text:
"There's a sadness in the heart of things," said the second Z-man. The first Z-man added, "It's life, and life only." The Wizard warned, "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!" But then I dreamed the answer and I told it to them: "We have fallen asleep in God's embrace, having a nightmare that we are elsewhere." So, now you understand what this Blog's "stuffs" is all about.
Monday, April 12, 2010
"It delivers a pizza, and it lengthens, and it strengthens
And it finds that slipper that's been at large under the chaise lounge for several weeks
And it plays a mean Rhythm Master
It makes excuses for unwanted lipstick on your collar
And it's only a dollar. Step right up!
It's only a dollar. Step right up . . ."
Warning: A Too-Long Blog Bit Below.
OK, here comes another old poem I wrote when I was 19 years old (boy, am I ever milking this ancient collection of poetry for all it's worth, eh?) This one is a kind of 'Love Poem With A Twist.' That sounds like it could be a drink, doesn't it? It's a bit quirky, so a brief explanation will follow:
Meeting at your white car
Parked just out of the neon's reach
A glance into your eyes bring back images:
Forgotten Fantasies
Time alone with Jean . . .
. . . . On the beach Jean lies beside me
. . . . Just like Jesus Christ
. . . . Holding me, rocking me
. . . . And now I am safe
. . . . She defends me from my doubts
. . . . And peace covers me like a blanket
. . . . Touching me with her fingers
. . . . And our space is all there is
. . . . Looking into her face
. . . . And seeing all I could ever want
. . . . If but one wish I had right now
. . . . It is that time could fall asleep
But then the neon starts leaking in
And Jean, she fades away
Reality stabs at my mind
As I pass you my money
And lean to kiss your lips
This was one of a few poems I wrote 'back in the day' which included a surprise ending.
When I was a sophomore in high school there was a senior named Jean. She was a beautiful cheerleader and way out of my league, but I was totally smitten with her. (I've mentioned her in my previous Blog Bits, 'Mensa-Donkey 101' and 'Set The Waybac Machine To June Seventeenth, Nineteen Seventy-Seven'.) Although Jean hardly knew I existed, it took me a couple of years to get her out of my mind.
Also, I grew up at the southern-most end of Santa Monica, California, just one block from the Los Angeles suburb of Venice. Near the Venice intersection of Lincoln Blvd. and Rose Ave., in the vicinity of where I lived, a prostitute used to sit in a white sedan and wait for johns. Never did I purchase any of the "products" that she had for sale, however, a good friend of mine once did.
But I got the idea that perhaps some men who visit prostitutes prefer to imagine that this woman they are with is someone else they have genuine feelings for. That is to say, they fantasize that the whore is some other woman they're actually in love with. And so I just kind of imagined myself to be this prostitute's john and then dreamed up the woman I would have fantasized about in that situation. Thus was born my 'Love Poem With A Twist.'
There seems to be a misconception about passing judgment that I wish to briefly comment upon. It is often said that we are not allowed to judge others because of several Biblical passages, not the least of them originating with Jesus: "Judge not that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you." (Matthew 7:1,2)
Secular folks have often thrown this statement into the faces of Christians as evidence that they are not allowed to speak ill of the actions of others. And sadly, many Christians have bought into it.
In the first place, we as a society are making judgments all of the time, and if we weren't, there would be no laws on the books. But haven't we collectively agreed that rape, robbery, burglary, murder, adultery, cheating, and many other actions are wrong? That these things are bad and those who do them should be corrected and punished? How much worse would this world be if we DIDN'T pass judgment on some things?
But just as the old aphorism goes, "Hate the sin, love the sinner", so there is a massive difference between judging a person and judging that person's behavior. Didn't Jesus Himself judge the behavior of the scribes, the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the moneychangers? Didn't he tell the woman caught in adultery to "Go and sin no more"? (John 8:11) In other words, He clearly labeled her prior behavior as "sinful". In Matthew 18:15-17, Jesus makes it clear that the behavior of a Believer can be judged by both a fellow Believer and by a church congregation.
Obviously then, what God has deemed to be wrong in His Word, we too can proclaim it to be wrong. It would be foolish for us to say, "I am not allowed to judge anything" because then all sorts of wicked behavior would be condoned, if not in word, then by silence. We MUST be able to judge the behavior of others as well as our own behavior, otherwise improvement, progress is not likely to occur.
What we must NOT judge is the soul and its destination. If I say, "Bob is a wicked dude and he's going to hell" I am wrong on the first count and may be wrong on the second as well. How can Bob, who was created by God and in the image of God, be wicked in soul? Bob can certainly DO wickedness, but it is not natural to his soul – the true essence of Bob - that he do so, for wickedness is not in keeping with the image of his Divine Maker of which Bob is a copy. And as far as hell is concerned, how do I know that Bob won't turn from his wicked ways tomorrow and be forgiven by Christ? And in any event, how do I, caught up in this corrupted earthly condition, know with any degree of certainty how God is going to deal with Bob later? I don't know that and I CAN'T know that.
Yes, I must judge the wickedness that Bob does, but I cannot judge the soul, or true identity, of Bob. If I do, I make myself a boob.
(Incidentally, Bob, I didn't mean to single YOU out, because I don't even know you; I don't know any "Bob." It's just that you have such a common, easy to type name. Sorry, Bobdude. Now go and sin no more, Bob, - if in fact you were sinning. And you probably were because we all do.)
This is pretty funny – in a way. Last night I watched the movie 'Henry Poole Is Here' which I had ordered from NetFlix because my Sister had recommended it to me. It's about a dying man who finds the face of Jesus appearing on a stucco wall of his newly purchased house. Afterwards I walked up to the post box to mail the movie back and then went into a bar and ordered a drink. This was only the second time this year that I've visited one of these neighborhood bars, and who knows why I did. Perhaps I had been subconsciously inspired by The Alliterative Allomorph's 'Bar Scene Blogfest' entry.
So I take a seat at this bar and to my left is this mountain of a man with a friendly face who's talking up this woman next to him. It turns out Mountain Man's name is Mike, and Mike is absolutely liquidated. I mean, he's more lit than a Drive-In movie screen. And although he already has two drinks in front of him, Mike decides to order another one and buy one for his female companion as well. I watch the bartenderette – I'll call her Jane – make this drink: one third Kahlua, layered with a second third of Bailey's Irish Cream, and layered once again with Crown Royal Canadian whiskey.
I called Jane over and asked her what that drink was called and she said, "A Duck Fart." I hadn't planned on having a second drink there but I ordered a 'Duck Fart' just to see what it tasted like. And as I'm staring into the glass I get to thinking: What about a story of an alcoholic who suddenly sees the face of Jesus in his 'Duck Fart'?
Meanwhile, Mike had charged all of his drinks on a credit card. Jane hands him the receipt and he goes to add it to the other credit card receipts in his wallet when suddenly he lets out a yelp and holding up an older receipt he says, "Oh, my G#d! I was in this bar earlier today and charged thirty dollars! My wife is gonna kill me!" I covered my huge grin with my hands and held back a burst of laughter.
Then this younger guy drinking from a pitcher of beer walks over, introduces himself as Dave and offers to buy Mike another drink. To his credit, Mike declined the offer, but they begin conversing. About two minutes later, Mike asks Dave, "What is your name?"
Dave says, "Dave."
And the conversation resumes for another five minutes until Mike asked his new buddy, "Say, by the way, what's your name?" As it turned out, it was still "Dave." Some minutes later, Dave excused himself and wandered over to the billiard table.
Mike started talking again to Jane, the bartenderette, and then he paused, pointed at Dave and said to Jane, "You see that guy playing pool over there? What is his name?"
By now I had finished my 'Duck Fart' and I walked out shaking my head and smiling. Perhaps Mike lived within stumbling distance from the bar and didn't have to drive home. One can only hope.
Le McQuote Du Jour:
I've always been different with one foot over the line
Winding up somewhere one step ahead or behind
It ain't been so easy, but I guess I shouldn't complain
I've always been crazy, but it's kept me from going insane
~ Waylon Jennings
~ Stephen T. McCarthy
Doggtor of Semiliterate, Half-Naked Blogological Studies
Stream O'Consciousness University in Jerryrigged, Jamaica
Letter Links:
YE OLDE COMMENT POLICY: All comments, pro and con, are welcome. However, ad hominem attacks and disrespectful epithets will not be tolerated (read: "posted"). After all, this isn't Amazon.com, so I don't have to put up with that kind of bovine excrement.
11 comments:
- WELCOME TO MY WORLD OF POETRY: said...
You do write some remarkable poetry as well as wonderful blogs.
It has been an eye opener for me doing this challenge, I have read about every subject under the sun
(well almost) I have enjoyed every day and hope the rest ofthe challenge goes well.
- April 12, 2010 at 2:01 PM
- Lisa said...
Yes, I noticed the disclaimer at the top of the page but read on anyway. :)
Another witty post - thanks for the humor!
- April 12, 2010 at 2:22 PM
- Stephen T. McCarthy said...
Thank you, dear!
Yeah, there is a wide range of Blogging subjects and styles out there in this A To Z Challenge, isn't there?
Thanks, as always.
I'm on my way to your Blog now to tell ya a little about Lecithin.
~ "Lonesome Dogg" Stephen
- April 12, 2010 at 4:29 PM
- mousiemarc said...
I couldn't agree with you more on your biblical interpretation. I learned it from a wise bible teacher years ago, and I have to thank you since I needed to dust off the truth of that teaching.
Good work sir.
- April 12, 2010 at 5:12 PM
- Stephen T. McCarthy said...
Your "wise Bible teacher" from years ago learned it from me!
Ha! Just kidding, obviously.
But thanks for checking in. ALWAYS glad to hear from ya, Brotherman.
~ "Lonesome Dogg" McMe
- April 12, 2010 at 5:26 PM
- Bud Ezekiel H. said...
a bit late getting here. but really enjoyed reading here today! you're talented and funny. apleasure to read. till tomorrow
- April 12, 2010 at 5:45 PM
- Lisa said...
Just got home from baseball and wanted to say THANK YOU for the wonderful information on granular lecithin. Everything you wrote made perfect sense but I'm just wondering why more people don't know about it. Now I've got to find a place to buy it. I'm excited!! :)
You are awesome Stephen!!
- April 12, 2010 at 7:33 PM
- Stephen T. McCarthy said...
BUD, hey, thank you, bud!
I'm just throwing a lot of spaghetti on the ceiling and hoping that some of it sticks.
>>I'm just wondering why more people don't know about it.<<
Because they're too busy watching American Idol, Lost, and Survivor and reading Stephen King and Dan Brown books to spend any time researching the really important things in life.
>>Now I've got to find a place to buy it.<<
If you avoid buying it in the more expensive round metal containers and get it in cellophane bags instead, with a little price comparison shopping, you should be able to find it selling somewhere for between $5.50 and $7.50 per pound. I suggest you make some phone calls to local health food stores.
>>You are awesome Stephen!!<<
Flattery will get you . . . everywhere.
~ "Lonsesomd Dogg" McMe
- April 13, 2010 at 8:21 AM
- arlee bird said...
3 good posts for one letter!
Good --- good poetry and I understand the twist--I've never done that either, but I get what you're saying and you're probably right.
Bad -- This was a good lesson. Actually your interpretation clarified a great deal for me and was very enlightening.
bonus --- That was a gem! I feel like I've been there before.
Blogging From A to Z April Challenge
- April 13, 2010 at 9:20 AM
- Raquel Byrnes said...
"Defends me from my doubts" great line. I also liked the other posts. Thanks for the visit...I hear you about REd Eye...completely not believable.
- April 13, 2010 at 10:17 AM
- Stephen T. McCarthy said...
rLEE-b ~
I thank you, sir. Glad you enjoyed that stuffs.
And I thank you too, Sister.
I'll visit again as time permits.
And 'Red Eye', yeah - Gah! & Pshaw!
~ "Lonesome Dogg" McMe
- April 13, 2010 at 12:37 PM


text:
The Biryani House Cart is one of the many food carts located on Liberty Plaza in Downtown Manhattan. The Biryani House Cart is distinct from the traditional food carts in New York City in that it offers Indian fare.Credit: Andrea H. @ midtownlunch.comCredit: Andrea H. @ midtownlunch.com
When Biryani House opened downtown, the most exciting thing (for me) was that they offer kati rolls. I am a lover of kati rolls and when I worked in midtown, I frequently enjoyed kati rolls from either the Biryani Cart or The Kati Roll Company. (BTW, Meru of Biryani Cart is an awesome guy and as The FoodRandomist discovered, he will make a special off menu "straight habenero" kati roll if you ask.) When I began working downtown, I was disappointed that there was no nearby place to get kati rolls. I was thrilled when Biryani House set up shop in Liberty Plaza and made kati rolls an accessible lunch.
I have had kati rolls from Biryani House on multiple occasions, but recently I decided to have their namesake and tried their chicken biryani. The chicken biryani is $6 and includes a soda or a water. The chicken biryani includes chicken and biryani rice (obviously) as well as a hard boiled egg and salad on the side. The salad consists of the typical iceberg lettuce as well as some sliced tomatoes and a spicy, pickled pepper. The biryani also has currants and what tasted like crispy onions. The chicken biryani is topped with fresh cilantro, raw onions, dried spices, white sauce, hot sauce, and green sauce. I asked for extra green sauce because I love all green sauces. (I'm a huge cilantro fan!)
The biryani was delicious and had some definite heat. The biryani rice itself was very moist--somewhat more moist than traditional biryani but was very tasty. Some of the chicken pieces were dry and did not appear to have any type of marinade or spice rub, but the sauces combined for perfect flavor. I am not a huge fan of hard boiled eggs, so I only ate about half of my egg. It was a typical hard boiled egg. The sauces were excellent. They all melded together, so it is difficult to parse out and differentiate the individual flavors of each of the sauces. The portion of the biryani at the bottom that did not have any sauce was unfortunately less flavorful.
The Biryani House Cart is located on the portion of Liberty Plaza in front of 140 Broadway. If you are facing 140 Broadway with Broadway behind you, the Biryani House Cart is on your left. It is across Liberty Street from Sephora.
Biryani House is definitely one of New York's great food carts and everything I have every tried from them is delicious. A fellow luncher on line recommended their chicken tikka masala and declared it to be even better than the chicken biryani--I will have to check it out during my next lunch from Biryani House.
Pictures of the Biryani House Cart's complete menu (courtesy of Downtown Lunch) are below:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Colossal Cafe
The ownership changed, and so did the ambition—in a good way. Colossal has always been known for its Flappers, yeasty pancakes with a little zip and sass. Top them with apples and walnuts tossed in brown sugar and honey, crowned with brie, and it's a whole new world of savory and sweet. Now that you can enjoy them in a roomier second location (that's actually bigger than a postage stamp) in the Como neighborhood, these cakes are ready for some new love.
• TOP IT OFF: Don't ignore the Flip, which is freshly whipped cream folded into a soft yellow cakey bun. 2315 Como Ave., St. Paul, 651-797-4027; 1839 E. 42nd St., Mpls., 612-729-2377, colossalcafe.com
Glazed Donut Pancakes
Good Day CafE
In this age of wacky mash-ups, we can get solidly behind the glazed donut cakes at this bright and sunny spot. Airy and light, almost creamy in texture, the cakes are hearty on their own, but when the kitchen geniuses top them with donut glaze and powdered sugar, they're magical.
• TOP IT OFF: Rumor has it that GDC's fluffy soufflé omelets are made using the old Lincoln Del's method. 5410 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, 763-544-0205, gooddaycafemn.com
Maria's Cafe
When is a pancake a cult superstar? When people drive a hundred miles to get it. Any weekend visit to Maria's will find those long-distance visitors. They come for the corn pancake, fat kernels of good yellow corn turned into something roasty and savory by owner Maria Hoyos's authentic Colombian recipe. Add salty cotija cheese for a little more savor, add syrup for a little more intensity, or add both for sweet-salty-corny supremacy.
• TOP IT OFF: The hot homemade salsa is kicky and so good it's practically gulpable; order fried eggs just to dump some on. 1113 Franklin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-870-9842, mariascafe.com
Buttermilk pancakes
The Bad Waitress
A pancake arrives the size of a large New York pizza, flopping off the plate in every direction, heaped high with fresh-cut bananas and chocolate chips, and is so good because of the perfect yin-yang of sweet and tangy that good buttermilk batter always has. The exterior is glassy crisp while the interior is tender and fluffy, and it is ceremonious and over the top with real Minnesota maple syrup. If you seek more out of life than IHOP, Bad Waitress is for you.
• TOP IT OFF: Fischer Farms bacon, the stuff the fancy restaurants use, makes the simple farmer's breakfast awfully good. 2 E. 26th St., Mpls., 612-872-7575, thebadwaitress.com
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Hell's Kitchen
Strange, is it? The literally underground space tricked out like a goth vampire's wedding nest, and off in one corner a television the size of a movie screen shows Good Morning America? Strange, yes, but sort of great, especially if you order the lemon ricotta pancakes, fragrant with lemon zest, rich with ricotta, and as sweet as good cake. Snare a bite with a few of the fresh blueberries piled on top. That's a good pancake, fresh and energetic.
• TOP IT OFF: Add a slab of grilled pit ham—smoky, salty, and a good foil to anything sweet, including HK's legendary caramel rolls. 80 S. 9th St., Mpls., 612-332-4700, hellskitcheninc.com
- Buttermilk cakes @ Lucia's
- Buckwheat wild rice flapjacks @ Zumbro
- Cornmeal cake with rhubarb sauce and sour cream @ Moose & Sadie's
- Gluten-free blueberry corn pancake @ French Meadow


text:
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- n. a pear-shaped plucked lute from China.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. The Surinam toad (Pipa Americana), noted for its peculiar breeding habits.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A genus of aglossal tailless amphibians, typical of the family Pipidæ. P. americana or surinamensis, the Surinam toad, is the only species.
- n. [lowercase] A toad of the genus Pipa.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- n. type genus of the Pipidae
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
Chew quickly recognized Tyler's talent and recruited him to join her Purple Silk music program, where students learn to sing Chinese songs and play traditional instruments such as a two-string violin called an erhu, a four-stringed lute known as a pipa and a bamboo flute called a dizi.
(known as pipa in Chinese) piled up at Mercat St. Joseph in Barcelona. word of the month (not quite sure exactly which month this was).
Jane Ira Bloom played soprano saxophone I have a thing for the saxophone which explains my crush on Jimmy Sommers and Min Xiao-Fen plays the Chinese pipa which is also an instrument that kind of looks like a weird guitar.
All the people, animals and outbuilding and the big house survived but I did have to send out a "pipa" and the firemen came also.
The ambitious menu features exotic fare such as pipa virtuoso Wu Man, who performs traditional music rarely seen in urban regions of China, let alone outside the country, as well as international superstars from the "Class of 1978" (the first classically trained musicians to graduate conservatory after China's devastating Cultural Revolution).
The necessary "pipa" variable is absent from the first example, which is why it doesn't work.
(two-stringed fiddle) and recorded a guitar, which can imitate the sound of the "pipa"
(example 1), but still be able to use the keys (example 2), or in other words: how do I receive the "pipa" variable in the first example? pweb: =
Mr. Merritt sings the quiet rock ballad "Last Breath" accompanied by a mix of acoustic and electric guitars, including one that sounds like a pipa, that begin to dart around each other in increasingly complex patterns while the song unfolds.
A whole cadre of Chinese composers -- Chen Yi, Zhou Long, Bright Sheng, and many others -- have worked traditional Chinese elements into Western composition; the New York Philharmonic has played pipa concertos.


text:
The Scotland debate in Wales
If I think back a year, I'm not sure how I expected the debate around the Scottish independence referendum to play out in Wales.
But in reality it has bubbled away quietly under the surface, rather than being a headline-grabbing point of discussion.
Even Plaid hasn't spoken about it hugely, other than obviously to express support for the yes camp.
On one level you'd have thought it would have tried to capitalise on such an historic occasion.
Internally for the party, I suspect events in Scotland have helped motivate grassroots members but externally there's been no jumping on the bandwagon.
Instead, it wants to get to the situation which the SNP has found itself in, which is primarily as a party that offers a realistic alternative to Labour for voters who may not even necessarily believe in independence.
Gas and oil reserves
The maths about independence in Scotland is hotly debated, particularly in relation to gas and oil reserves.
That debate has not happened here partly because of the black hole that would exist in Wales' annual finances in the event of independence.
The economist Gerry Holtham has put it at around £12bn. Here's the rough breakdown: the Welsh Government spends £15bn, the UK Government spends around £10bn in social security payments in Wales and there is £5bn on top if you take into account Wales's share of spending in areas like defence. The tax take is around £18bn.
Tale of two parties
Plaid had virtually the same share of the vote in the first Assembly elections in 1999 as the SNP. Since then it's been a tale of two parties.
Plaid has had one spell in coalition with Labour but now lies third in the number of AMs behind Labour and the Conservatives.
Meanwhile the SNP is in Government at the Scottish Parliament and is now coming to the end of an independence referendum.
The reasons for the difference in fortunes are many and varied.
Here are a few: the lack of an Alex Salmond-type leader, the demise of Labour in Scotland compared with the party's grip on power in Wales and the large fluid border with England.
Away from Plaid, how has the First Minister handled the Scottish referendum?
Trident submarine
He was criticised for one intervention when he said he'd welcome the Trident submarine base moving from Faslane to Milford Haven.
Plaid's Jonathan Edwards said nukes and liquified petroleum gas don't go together and we haven't heard much since of the First Minister's desire to bring nuclear weapons to Pembrokeshire.
He did go to Scotland to bang the drum for the union, also claiming that he would veto a currency union saying he would want a say on such an arrangement.
The trip to Scotland was something David Cameron urged him to do. The idea of course was that the unionist message from a Celtic cousin would have more traction that one from an old Etonian Prime Minister.
Since then he has consistently used the referendum to call for a constitutional convention, talking about the ad hoc nature of the way that powers are being devolved.
It's this rather than a call for more powers for Wales which has been the main focus of his comments.
Interestingly over the past 12 months, the main political story in Wales has not been constitutional change but instead a very different story about the standards of public service delivery, compared with England.
That reminds me of a comment from Rhodri Morgan who once told me that one of the main differences between Wales and Scotland was that Wales compares itself with England, while in Scotland that is not a consideration.
Wales is not Scotland-lite and this campaign has reinforced that point.


text:
email@example.com ph: +1 604.767.3121
Jason's career began in Australia where he worked as a lighting director for Australia's largest TV network GTV-9. It was there he honed his skills on a variety of television shows such as Who Wants to be a Millionaire, The Price is Right, Starstruck, and a number of sporting events from Cricket to the Formula One Grand Prix. A career highlight came in 2000 when he was assigned the role of console programmer and operator for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games.
After moving to Vancouver in 2001, Jason joined Electric Aura to collaborate with Rob Sondergaard to design a scene in for the feature film Catwoman. His Olympic experience was repeated in 2010 when he provided lighting design for the outdoor Cauldron for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremony as well as the lighting director for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2010 Paralympic Games.
Jason regularly consults on feature films for lighting design and for the use of video projection and media servers to create innovative effects. The evolution of new technologies has established Jason as a visionary and forerunner in the integration of lighting and video to achieve previously unobtainable results.
• The Bachelor Canada: Women Tell All and After the Final Rose
• Deck the Halls
• American Girl – Saige Paints the Sky
• Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie
• Bodog Fight
• Energy News Studios
• BC Poker Championships
• TELUS Sales Conference
• Steve Nash Foundation Gala
• We Day
• Squamish Festival
• Pemberton Festival B-Live


text:
The summer weather brings days spent in the glorious sun, but is also brings stale air and sweltering nights inside. If you have an air conditioner in your home, now is the time to make sure everything is in working condition.
Regular maintenance checks are important to the lifespan of all HVAC systems and in the case of air conditioners, risks are associated if you let air filter replacements fall by the wayside. An air conditioner can be begin to short-cycle and cause uncomfortable temperature changes; if dirty air restricts the flow of cold air, freezing can begin to build up ice on the foils; allergens can build up in the system and you can eventually end up with mold in the system; a dirty filter will use much more power to cool your home, and you'll end up paying more on your utility bills. General wear and tear can also impact the lifespan of your system and eventually HVAC repairs are required.
If HVAC repairs are urgent, Aire One offers 24-hour emergency service. With 25 years of experience and trained and licensed professionals, they are your best choice for thorough and professional repairs. Aire One is also proud to offer maintenance and protection plans, for HVAC repairs. A plan provides benefits such as: free parts and labour on services, priority service, live telephone support for 24 hour/365 days a year, and also tracks all your service history. Be prepared for any HVAC repair and book your maintenance plan today!


text:
TMI Tuesday #169 - Back to TMI Basics
1. On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with your sex life?
2. If someone shoves you up against a wall while kissing you, your reaction is?
3. What is the most romantic thing anyone has ever done or said to you?
4. Where is the most unusual place you have ever had sex?
5. How do you liked to be kissed?
Happy TMI!! And Thank You Vixen for getting some questions up after I disappeared last week!
p.s. You can be a star. I would be more than happy to post your ideas/questions! EMAIL me at prince[dot]hapnik[at]gmail[dot]com!


text:
- Contact
- Who We Are
- Agents
- Property Search
- Sellers
- Neighborhoods
- Rentals
This diverse neighborhood is a hub for start-ups, tech companies and arts-related businesses that also takes pride in its rich Hispanic culture. Located around the bustling Mission and Valencia corridor, the Inner Mission is known for its vibrant murals, variety of venues where you can listen to live music and fantastic Mexican food. Great shopping options, such as the Rainbow Grocery--a meat-free, worker-owned co-op-- also abound. Homes in the Inner Mission District include a mix of renovated, single-family Victorians and contemporary condos. You can catch both MUNI and BART in the neighborhood.


text:
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Catching Zzzz's
I'm a person who normally doesn't sleep much, and not at all during the day. I have tried several times after my shift to get a few extra hours of shut-eye but it doesn't work.Why do I volunteer at such an odd time? Mostly because others won't do it and I don't mind the quiet time. (Like I don't get enough living alone). A few remedies I've tried is getting to bed earlier, or taking some form of sleep aid. The results are not the best and whatever I do, I still feel tired the rest of the weekend. I suppose I could let them find someone else for that time slot for a week or two, but nah. Not me. I like to help out where I can. And it's sort of challenging, and I love challenges. Besides, I think I'm finally starting to catch up on my....... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Questions for discussion:
Are you a light sleeper?
Can you fall asleep at the drop of a hat?
What's the longest you've ever stayed up?
16 comments:
It is my honor to know a real redshirt! Just remember at the first sign of danger, call for help!ReplyDeleteReplies
Is that red-shirt or red-eye?Delete
At some point, you'll be so exhausted, you'll fall asleep.ReplyDelete
I take a while to go to sleep, but then I sleep all night. My wife is out like that, but she'll often wake up several times.Replies
The best strategy was taking the sleep aid, I got to sleep but then I was tired the rest of the weekend.Delete
My sleep habits seem to depend on the day I had. The harder I work, the better I sleep. I've done a few middle of the night prayer vigils, but I don't think I could handle it every weekend. Kudos to you!ReplyDeleteReplies
Well, it's only for a few more weeks. After that, our new expansion will be complete. Then I can sleep and enjoy the additions. :)Delete
Paying off a community service debt? (kidding, of course!) I'm a real good sleeper. But I do it usually in 3 to 4 hour increments. For days on end. Then there are days when I just cant seem to wake up. Naps are my friend. I have no idea why I fought them so much when I was a child.ReplyDeleteReplies
Who knows why we do anything when we're kids?Delete
I actually hate sleep. If I could get away with never sleeping, I think I'd be okay with that.
Too much to do.
Ack! I could never volunteer at those hours. I'd be a zombie if I tried. I'd paranoid about sleep aid so I would never take it.ReplyDelete
Since I A to Z, I've been waking up earlier and going to bed earlier. I actually like it much better, but I'm still asleep at six o'clock in the morning!Replies
And that's why I volunteer those hourse so often, few will take it. As for the sleep aid, it's not really a prescription. Just an OTC that makes one drowsy. Because it makes me feel tired all day, I don't like to take it often, even though it works the best.Delete
Hi Jeffrey - I'm not now the world's best sleeper ... but am struggling with one new hip, and now the other has muscle pulls - so not being able to sleep on either side or my back .. I struggle through the night - but I've always been able to sleep happily - but actually understand the logic in doing that pre-dawn session ...ReplyDelete
Good for you for helping out and volunteering and catch all those Zezzzzzssss .. cheers HilaryReplies
My aunt has problems with her hips an knees too. Just had surgery and she complains about not getting much sleep either. I can only imagine how rough it is.Delete
I am a light sleeper...I stress about sleep sometimes. Occasionally, I'll wake up around 3 a.m. and just can't get to sleep no matter what. The next night I sleep fine, but for some reason it always stresses me out when it happens!ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm a light sleeper too. Falling asleep is one of the hardest things for me to d sometimes. Only when I'm ver tired do I seem to fall asleep quickly.Delete
I have to read or play solitare/sudoku/mahjong to get myself to sleep most nights. I do sleep too lightly, as my husband's snores often make it impossible to get back to sleep once they wake me. I LOVE to sleep because I love to dream. I also like it because I carry too much stress around and really like to relax when I can... Thanks for dropping by my blog! Lisa @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.comReplyDeleteReplies
I have tried various things. Light classical music, sleep noise app, solitaire, etc.etc. Sometimes they seem to help, but not always.Delete


text:
Jon D has been doing hair since the early 90's. He began his career as a Stylist in Dallas, side-by-side with some of most creative people of the times. He moved to Austin in 98' to take residence at one of the top Salons in Austin for a 9 year stint. During this time he attained the level of educator & Master Stylist, worked on many local fashion shows, and detailed tons of amazing looks in the salon. Jon D loves the opportunity to work on the edgier side of trends but without fail is always happily providing service to any styled cut requested. He is great with Curly hair and also excels at Men's cuts.
Jon's dedication to personal growth has inspired him to study photography, Spanish, culinary arts (Macrobiotics), Shiatsu and Tai Chi and Real Estate, which he is licensed in. This man of many talents is always happy to learn something new when a topic of interest presents itself.
"What fuels me is passion, so when I find something I'm passionate about I like to pursue it. This grants me accelerated in depth learning that brings myself and others joy."


text:
|petrified knobby wood
|agatized tree stump
Trees and fossil plants can tell us the climate of any given area. We know that much of the land was once covered in dense, swampy marshes or tropical forests simply by studying the fossils plants that have been meticulously preserved in the coal seams or arid desert sands. Petrified wood often offers insight into the type of fauna found in a particular area as well. Evidence of animal life is often preserved in amber (fossilized tree sap) or through trace fossils found on the wood itself. For example, below is an amazing piece of wood that has been preserved with what is believed to be a small prehistoric woodpecker nest.
|prehistoric wood pecker nest
|holes bored in wood by prehistoric wood pecker
Tree sap also trapped and preserved insects, seeds, pollen, and a variety of other scientifically important objects. So the next time you're out and about, keep a close eye out for petrified wood. Each piece has an important story to tell and you never know what you'll discover.
|extremely rare flower preserved in amber
|cricket preserved in amber


text:
Join us as we explore Austrialian ceramist Julie Bartholomew's sobering works through an exhibition photo essay. In her work, … [Read more...]
Marketplace | The New York Ceramics and Glass Fair 2015
The New York Ceramics and Glass Fair wrapped up this week at Bohemian National Hall in the city. A part of New York's Winter … [Read more...]


text:
Friday, 31 October 2014
The cancer epidemic, the economic politics of cancer and other better world resources
For many years researcher and author Samuel Epstein has documented the neglect of prevention as the strategy of choice in the health professions. His first book The Politics of Cancer is still essential reading but from a TorontotheBetter supporter we have recently received a review of his latest (2013) called Stop Breast Cancer Before It Starts. The relevance to social economy is that the preventive measures Epstein recommends as the only effective method of stopping the cancer epidemic lie in the area of public regulation of pollutants and personal practices rather than in the largely financially driven interventionist therapies favoured by the mainstream cancer industries. The review and book details will follow. Remember - you can purchase any social economy book from TorontotheBetter, at a discount - just send an email to postmaster2torontotbetter.net; others may be cheaper, but we are likely the only non-profit online community bookstore you know. Please show your support for what we do for a better Toronto.
Posted by Taodhg at 10:51 am 1 comment:
Monday, 6 October 2014
Mexico on Fire! - Pan-American solidarity requested for Slain Mexican students
Hi guys! I don't know what to do with my frustration and sorrow, so I decided to email you, perhaps as a form to make justice to the 50 students found dead this weekend in Guerrero. The Normal rural students were killed after being kidnapped last week while protesting against government's cuts in rural education in the context of the October 2 aniversary. Normal students are indigenous students at under-budgeted teacher training colleges, the government's rationality behind Normal Rural universities is that the poor, should teach the poor. It has been like that for many years, and of course these students are more radical that urban teacher training colleges.
It's not clear who decided to kill the rural students, but we know that the kidnapping was perpetuated by police in collusion with local narco. This is not the first time Mexican government kills students in Mexico (October 68 is our landmark of violence of course) and certainly it is not the first time protesters are killed in Guerrero. Lucio Cabañas and Genaro Vasquez Rojas, the founders of pre- EPR Guerrilla in Guerrero, were also rural teachers in the 70's. However what happened this weekend is different, we are talking about 50 young students that were tortured and killed with no apparent reason. Just as the last note I copy-pasted below suggests, all Mexico has become a clandestine grave. A couple of weeks ago in Tlataya, Estado de Mexico, Mexican army killed 20 people with no reason as well.
The current killings in Mexico makes me think that Foucault could be re-thinked to understand some contemporary violence across the world --not all societies transited to a more subtle, self-regulated, form of exercising power. What we are witnessing in Mexico is the re-emergence of sovereign power in hands of the narco-state, and of course, this is happening with the approval of Mexican and US politicians. At the very bottom, the life of 50 indigenous students has no value to them.
A couple of links
indepth/features/2014/10/ missing-students-mexico-worst- massacre-2014103114147150558. html
ultimas/2014/10/05/201cmexico- es-una-tumba-clandestina201d- dice-solalinde-4201.html
And a great movie of Guerrero guerrilla
with thanks to TorontotheBetter correspondent Columba
Posted by Taodhg at 4:25 pm No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Kolkata: One hundred and ninety-nine kg of rose petals will be showered from the skies, while 199 bunches of balloons will be floating in the air to greet batting great Sachin Tendulkar at the Eden Gardens, as he plays the 199th and penultimate Test match of his career at the iconic ground Nov 6-10.
As part of grand celebrations drawn up by the local hosts Cricket Association of Bengal to give a befitting farewell to the player, all spectators in the galleries will be handed out Tendulkar masks and placards at the start of play on Day One and Day Two of the Test match respectively.
"The master batsman will be greeted by the expected full house of 65,000 wearing his mask on Day One. The next day, the spectators will wave placards with slogans eulogising the cricketer," CAB treasurer Biswarup Dey told IANS.
Tendulkar, who has already retired from One-Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals, will hang up his bat from all forms of the game after the next match (Nov 14-18) - the 200th of his glittering career - of the two-Test series against the West Indies.
"On Day three, 199 bunches of balloons will be released from the Eden Gardens. The balloons will have Tendulkar's photos and slogans as also quotations eulogising the Mumbaikar," said Dey.
A book on Tendulkar containing write-ups from eminent persons will be released day four.
"A helicopter will spray rose petals from the skies on day five. We have rented a private helicopter for this," said he.
A photo exhibition capturing Tendulkar's various moods on and off the ground, freeze frames of some of his sublime shots and great moments of his career will be organised at a suitable venue close to the ground around the match days so that his fans who failed to get tickets for the Test can soak in the celebrations.
The match tickets are now a collector's item, with Tendulkar's pictures and autographs printed on them.
Each day's ticket includes a different picture.
While Day One tickets carry the picture of a boyish Tendulkar when he had just started making the connoisseurs of the game sit up and take notice. Day Two tickets show him raising his bat after reaching a cricketing milestone. Frames of Tendulkar playing delightful strokes feature on the tickets for the next three days.


text:
Rick Barry lives and works in Washington, DC. An art school graduate with a degree in creative writing, he has worked for numerous political campaigns and non-profits, initially directing grass-roots voter contact before moving into marketing and communications. He loves to think about politics, culture and God, and the surest way to keep him in a conversation is to weave together any two of those topics.
He has written about art and pop culture for national and international magazines, and serves as managing editor of The Body Politic. He currently directs communications for the Grace DC network and serves on the boards for the Anacostia Gracious Arts Program and Pepperdine University's Institute for Public Service and Policy Development.
A former competitive martial artist, he won three bronze medals in the Wide World of Sports tournament, was invited to represent the United States in the 2000 millennial games and once chopped a watermelon in half with his bare hand. That last one is by far his proudest accomplishment.


text:
Since I became a mother, I've waited and dreaded this day... The day I have to clean poop off my child's face.
(I gagged just typing that)
Tyler has been sleeping worse than an infant these days - up multiple times a night only to be calmed by being held. So at about 3 or so this morning he woke up and I ended up sharing the twin bed in his room with him for the rest of the night.
Around 8 this morning, I heard James wake up and start making some noise. Really, that normally means he is finally ready to get out of bed. Tyler and I got up to go get him, and as soon as I opened the door... I smelled the poop.
Not totally unusual to anyone that has a baby or toddler. Only, as I got closer to his bed... I noticed that the duct tape "belt" we put on his diaper was attached to his belly, but the diaper was hanging open.
Upon further inspection, gasp... James had poop on his face, hands, legs, feet, and bed... I've never been more angry at him in my life. I've also been been more grossed out.
It took me a good bit of time to get things cleaned up, and get us downstairs to wash his bedding. I am still mad...
Of course now that we've been up for a couple of hours... I've cleaned up 3 poop incidents. This day is just covered in poop... And nap time is still two hours away!!
I plan on taking them in their pjs (redneck, I know) to get some Chick-fil-a for their lunch. Likely pick up dinner for John and I at Pei Wei... Put them down for naps... Wait for the Dell technician, and maybe catch 10 minutes of down time before the count down to bedtime!


text:
A couple of months ago I wrote about a short trip my partner and I planned on taking to London, in spite of the fact I have a dicey track … Read More
I've been on a lot food tours around the world; that's because I almost always seek them out. The tours are usually fun, informative and a great way to learn … Read More
Travel isn't always rainbows and baby camels. Sometimes bad things happen and sometimes we visit places that we don't like. I know, I know, there's something good to be found … Read More
London will soon be reveling in the global hoopla that comes along with hosting the Summer Olympic Games. Many people will use the opportunity to add London to their travel … Read More
London was one of the first international destinations I visited as a young Loper. My first visit actually marked the beginning of a five week backpacking trip around England and … Read More
In light of the fact that more than 2 billion people are believed to have watched the Royal Nuptials between the now Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, it will come … Read More
I recently I started a new series on LandLopers, the Interactive Travel Guide. The idea is to highlight one city or country every week and then get the best recommendations … Read More
London Eye
Many countries have a dish or meal for which they are famous. Foodies may scoff at the following list, but the fact remains that these foods are well known for … Read More
Tucked away in a SE London neighborhood off Lambeth Road is the Imperial War Museum. Although it has a fairly intimidating name, this museum is easy to get to … Read More


text:
By Johnny Edward:
Egypt national team coach Hector Cuper has announced his squad for the two upcoming friendlies against Libya and Jordan as he continues to put the Pharaohs into shape ahead of the crucial 2017 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
The Pharaohs are preparing for the 2017 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria in March will face Jordan and Libya at the Aswan stadium on January 27 and 29 respectively.
According to Kingfut.com, In his squad of 32, Cuper has included Al Ahly's defender Mohamed Hany, who is expected to make his international debut while the duo of Ahmed Raouf of Al Masry and Ismaily striker Marwan Mohsen, who's currently the second top scorer in the Egyptian league with seven goals are also listed.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Sherif Ekramy (Al Ahly), Ahmed El-Shennawy (Zamalek), El-Mahdi Soliman (Smouha), Mohamed El-Shennawy (Petrojet)
Defenders: Ahmed Hegazy, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Hany, Sabry Rahil (Al Ahly), Ali Gabr, Omar Gaber, Hamada Tolba, Ahmed Dewidar (Zamalek), Ayman Ashraf (Smouha), Mohamed Magdy (Al Masry), Ali Fathy (Entag El-Harby), Mohamed Nassef (ENPPI)
Midfielders: Mahmoud Kahraba, Tarek Hamed, Mostafa Fathy, Ayman Hefny(Zamalek), Momen Zakaria, Abdallah El-Said, Hossam Ghaly, Ramadan Sobhy (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Salah (Smouha), Ahmed Magdy (Entag El-Harby), Nour El-Sayed (ENPPI), Karim Mamdouh (Wadi Degla)
Forwards: Amr Gamal (Al Ahly), Bassem Morsi (Zamalek), Ahmed Raouf (Al Masry), Marwan Mohsen (Ismaily


text:
Todd Osborne
I was working with my 10 year old on math homework and somehow a discussion on multiplication led to a conversation about VI's press release from yesterday describing our $9B market opportunity by 2015. He did some quick math in his head and without a delay figured out that we need to grow by more than 1000% to get anywhere near $9B. While his math was correct, I told him we won't necessarily own the entire IPM market and probably won't get to $9B in revenue in 2 years. However, we did discuss how a small company like VI grows very quickly and captures as much revenue as possible as fast as possible. The multiplication factor comes, not only from a differentiated product and stellar team of VI employees and sales teams, but also from a strong partner network.
At VI, we have been growing our partner business ever since we started with a couple million of revenue in 2008, and this multiplication effect has been accelerating recently. Last quarter we had a whopping 85% of our business sold through a combination of our VIPs and our top OEM relationships.
The next phase of our growth will come from expansion across our key verticals into new customers, monitoring more applications at our current customers, and expansion into new geographies. We are relying on our partners to help us resell and deploy services to customers. Channel partners will introduce us to new accounts and our top OEMs will include VI in more of their virtualization/server/networking/storage purchases. Infrastructure partners are making TAPs a standard in the physical infrastructure, service partners will use VI to optimize performance in virtualization and cloud projects, and alliance partners will demonstrate the value the VI has in the physical, virtual and cloud infrastructures. Partners are at the core of every element of our growth.
With recent new hires, our world class partner team is now 11 strong, and the rest of VI's employees also play critical roles in our partner relationships. The VIP program has over 50 Gold partners and 6 Platinum partners, a great distributor with Zycko in Europe and many other emerging resale and distribution relationships. Our OEM partners are hitting their stride, and those that resell our product are seeing their infrastructure business grow as a result of partnering with VI. We have tested and certified that VI works well in environments with solutions from several industry stalwarts including VMware, HDS, EMC, IBM, Dell, HP, VCE, Microsoft, SAP, and Oracle. It has been a great launch of our partner business, but there is still more to do. This is why we continue to invest in people and programs to focus on the OEMs, the data center infrastructure partners, and to deepen our relationship with our VIP resellers.
All of this opportunity is why I am so excited that an industry expert is joining VI's team to lead the next phase of growth. Doug Smith, welcome to VI!!! We all know your experience will lead VI and our partner ecosystem to capture as much of the IPM market as possible as quickly as possible. I look forward to helping VI expand into new markets as I take on a new role as Regional Sales VP in the Asia-Pacific region.
Log in or register to post comment


text:
If there's one thing that is constant in our house, it's the question "What's for dinner?"
It used to come only from my sweet husband...who sometimes had the tendency to ask several times a day. That fact is a family joke now, and a bit endearing to me. :) But now that they care, our kiddos ask the question too...usually right after breakfast. Especially Hadleigh. She likes to know the plan of the day.
I have to be honest...some mornings I have NO clue what to answer. If I ask them what they want to eat, these are their usual responses:
Hadleigh: "Chicken Enchiladas. They're my favorite."
Nathanael: "Something with Brussels Sprouts. Or we could go to Buffalo Wild Wings."
Madeleine: "Chicken Pot Pie. No Brussels Sprouts."
Brent: "Food."
So the first week of 2013, I was in a slump. Because who wants to go to the grocery store after vacation? Thankfully, I have a husband who enjoys cooking when he can & who knows it's a blessing to me to have a break from the kitchen periodically. So he filled in. Shopped. Cooked. Yum.
After that week, I knew I needed a plan, and so I sat on two different afternoons, surrounded by cookbooks and charted out meals a week at a time. Calendar and grocery lists. Shopping. Done. And so, the last few weeks (if you follow me on instagram, you know this!) I have been cooking up a storm.
There are two things that motivate me to cook:
1) Having all the ingredients already in my house keeps me sane. While I love having a Wegmans store within distance, I don't love shopping every day...nor, with homeschooling, do I have the time to do so. I plan for a week & buy for a week. (This is what's working for me right now. In the past, I've planned for a month and then made one big trip at the beginning, with weekly trips for produce & dairy.)
2) I love trying out new recipes. When I'm in a cooking slump, it's usually because I'm relying on standbys that, while easy, don't excite me. I received several cookbooks for Christmas and really enjoy them so far...so if you need some fresh ideas, pull out an old favorite or new cookbook!
These days, I hear the word "margin" thrown around a lot. I think it's the new popular buzzword in certain circles...and it's a good one.
When I have a plan for our meals, specifically dinner, I have some margin...for the day and the week. I don't have to spend time thinking or running out to the store or deciding what pantry staples can combine to make an edible meal. I can quickly answer the "What's for dinner, Mom?" question and then enjoy the spare moments that follow.
There are often many times that I don't want to take the time...to fly by the seat of my pants...to be more spontaneous (like this week!) But I know that the need to plan dinner won't change anytime soon--or ever--and so committing time to organizing a good plan is one way I can use my time wisely to create a bit more margin in our life.
As it's Wednesday, how about a recipe to add to your list for next week? This is a yummy one! I adapted (ever so slightly) from Smitten Kitchen's new cookbook. I increased the grapes and olives, as my grapes seemed much smaller than hers...and because we love olives in our family.
Harvest Roast Chicken with Grapes, Olives and Rosemary
3 pounds chicken parts (thigh drumsticks and breast with skin and bones)
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cup small seedless grapes
1 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
Two small shallots thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1. Preheat oven to 450° with the rack in middle. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in ovenproof 12 inch heavy skillet (cast-iron if possible) over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Working in two batches, brown the chicken skin side down first, turning over once, about five minutes per batch. Do not move chicken until the skin releases itself and has a nice brown color to it.
3. Return all chicken to the pan skin side up and pour in the grapes, olives, and shallots. Roast the chicken in the oven until it has just cooked through and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.
4. Transfer the chicken, grapes, and olives to a platter and cover with foil. Then add wine and chicken broth to the pan juices in the skillet; bring the liquid to a boil, scraping up any brown bits until it has reduced by half, about 2 to 5 minutes. Strain sauce, if desired, then pour it over the chicken. Garnish with fresh rosemary. Enjoy!
And in case you're curious if your little ones will enjoy?
I'll let the picture speak for itself:
Today, I'm linking up with Edie over at Life in Grace for her once-a-month series this year on using our Time.
Let me know how you like the recipe & if you have any ideas to share about how you meal plan!


text:
Separate names with a comma.
Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by The Antipop, Oct 21, 2002.
Green ketchup, what are your opinions?
I think its the worst thing ever...
I tried it.. looks nasty and doesn't taste like the Heinz Regular red ketchup... maybe cuz it looks weird...
I don't know what everyone thinks but I think it tastes different from the red ketchup and it looks nastier. I LOVE Red ketchup..
just IMHO
Gotta agree with DarkMazda on this one, its just nasty all round.
Okay. I'm letting everyone know ahead of time that this is gonna be dumb, so prepare yourselves. (what did you expect?)
Educated voice on:
"Ahem, research in the field of this fine, tomato based condiment has been lagging behind for years. It's time we catch-up."
This has been a recording. I'm already miles away.
Mike J.
That was the greatest joke in the world Mike.
As for the question, I've never tried it, but it doesn't look that good. I'll just stick with normal ketchup.
Whenever we go over to my brother's house for a barbeque, we take our own ketchup, because his wife just buys that gawdawful green and purple stuff. Nobody eats that crap.
Gre-en ke-tchup
Ketchup is red, innit?
Its Tomato Sauce
Ketchup phhfttt weird people
umm I haven't tried that one.. I saw it but didn't call my attention..
Green, blue or purple ketchup is nasty-ola! Ketchup should be red, red, red!
Catsup should be red too!
Yup..red.. That green stuff looks like caterpillar crap.
I thought this was a thread about the 3 spanish sisters with the hit song all over europe. There was a news story today on NPR, so I fear the worst for our US airwaves. 'the ketchup song' is coming.
Hey, it's a cool song... the first five times you hear it.
No No No No , not the ketchup song....not the ketchup song.
It's horrible...that dance.....aaarrrrrrgggggg
The chicks are not too bad, but the song and dance...
'serving size: 1tablespoon'
pfft yarite! *squirts 3 and uses it all*
i think i got ketchup going through my veins...... but its definately not GREEN!
eyuck how things look can totally change your minds perception how it tastes...... GREEN liquidy stuff on your french fries?
Yea, the chicks oh man.. Wait, you mean it has a song on the background?
Gotta visit that Spain some day, with all the beautiful gals there it'll be like that Ketchup song but without the song
(Ok, well actually as far as modern pop goes, that particular song ain't that bad. Might be just my eyes talking though!)
yuck to green and purple ketchup. and pink and blue butter. give me the red ketchup any day. however, my kids and my niece love the stuff. yuck yuck yuck.
Damn.. I hate that freaking song!!
I would smack the "!&%$ out of those b!tches If I saw them! .. They are damn ugly and the words on that song ar an idiotic interpretation of the song "Rappers Delight" from Sugar Hill Gang.
I also thought the same about the thread title... that song is evil man! i tell you...


text:
- ITV Report
War heroines remembered for first time
At the Cenotaph on Sunday will be representatives from all of the armed forces and those who worked night and day for the war effort such as the Land Army and the Home Guard.
But this year, for the first time, they will be joined by a group of women hitherto almost forgotten.
A warm welcome was given for some special visitors to the Swynnerton Military Training Establishment in Staffordshire.
Many of the women were amongst the so-called Swynnerton Roses, young girls drafted in to make munitions for Allied forces during the Second World War
There were 35,000 women working there at the peak, hundreds of thousands more across the country - all working around the clock for the war effort.
This is one of the buildings here once used to store the finished bullets and bombs. It was dangerous work with what were casually called blow ups a regular occurrence.
If proof were needed just how dangerous the work was, in St Mary's church just up the road from the base there is the headstone of a worker killed by an explosion while working on shift.
Secrecy was paramount too. May of the girls were brought in daily by train to Cold Meece station - not open to the public and known locally as the station with no timetable. There were serious questions for any girl who forgot her factory ID card.
The vital work of the Swynnerton Roses has gone unmarked apart from a 1990's musical by Derbyshire writer Bob Eaton called 'I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire'. But thanks to a campaign by relatives and the local MP, this Sunday, for the first time, they will be represented the the Cenotaph in London, at the national Remembrance Day parade.
Alice will lead the Swynnerton Roses at Sunday's parade with her grandson at her side. It may have taken 70 years to get there but it'll be a journey well worth waiting for.


text: Kelli Hutcherson and Her Half Sweaty Boobs posted by GCeleb · October 11, 2012 Filed under: Kelli HutchersMaxim What's the deal with Kelli Hutcherson showing only part of her boobs in these photos for Maxim? Let those puppies loose Kelli! She still looks hot, but somehow I still feel slightly disappointed. Related Posts Candice Falzon Is Crushingly Hot in Maxim Lauryn Eagle in Lingerie at the Bar


text:
Items where Subject is "R Medicine > RK Dentistry"
Group by: Creators | Type of Work | Date
Jump to: G
Number of items at this level: 4.
Gandavadi, A and Ramsay, J.R.E and Burke, F.J.T (2007) Assessment of Dental Student Posture in Two Seating Conditions using RULA methodology – A Pilot Study. British Dental Journal, 203 (10). pp. 601-605. ISSN 0007-0610
Grant, Melissa M. and Creese, Andrew J. and Barr, Gordon and Ling, Martin R. and Scott, Ann E. and Matthews, John B. and Griffiths, Helen R. and Cooper, Helen J. and Chapple, Iain L. C. (2010) Proteomic Analysis of a Noninvasive Human Model of Acute Inflammation and Its Resolution: The Twenty-one Day Gingivitis Model. Journal of Proteome Research, 9 (9). p. 4732. ISSN 1535-3893
Gale, Z. and Cooper, P. R. and Scheven, B. A. A. (2011) Effects of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor on dental pulp cells. Journal of Dental Research, 90 (10). pp. 1240-1245. ISSN 0022-0345
Gale, Z. and Cooper, P. R. and Scheven, B. A. A. (2012) Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor influences proliferation of osteoblastic cells. Cytokine, 57 (2). pp. 276-281. ISSN 10434666


text:
Play nzherald.co.nz's rugby Pick the Score competition - go to: pickthescore.nzherald.co.nz
Key Points:
If there is any finger pointing to be done over the contentious issue of player poaching, Australia should stand as the guilty party rather than New Zealand.
The four Super 14 sides across the Tasman contain 31 players who were not born in Australia - almost twice as many as New Zealand's franchises, who can only muster 17 players between them not born here.
And far from being the perpetrator in player poaching as New Zealand has recently been accused, this country is very much the victim.
NZRU manager of professional rugby, Neil Sorensen, said: "Everyone talks about us flogging players from the Pacific Islands but it would be quite interesting to present the statistics and see that we are actually under pressure.
"We have noticed that there has been more interest from Australia in the last six to 12 months particularly.
"That probably shouldn't be a surprise given their player stocks and also with Robbie Deans and David Nucifora over there - guys who coached over here for a long time.
"We are concerned and Steve Tew [NZRU chief executive] has let his feelings be known to John O'Neill [Australian Rugby Union chief executive] that we are not happy about it but at the same time it is an open market."
Of the 30 players not born in Australia, 18 were in fact born in New Zealand. Included in that list of 18 are Waratahs lock Dean Mumm, Reds first five Quade Cooper and wing Digby Ioane who are all recent Wallabies. Australia have also done well recruiting outside New Zealand with Fijian-born Lote Tuqiri, South African-born Clyde Rathbone, Indonesian-born Guy Shepherdson, Saudi Arabian-born Stephen Moore, Canadian-born Matt Dunning, English-born
Cameron Shepherd and Zimbabwean-born David Pocock also representing the Wallabies in recent seasons.
The Reds and Force, who both have nine, are the two provinces with the greatest number of overseas players on their books.
The former has eight New Zealand-born players and assistant coach Damon Emtage, as well as the Papua New Guinean-born Will Genia, while the Force have five New Zealand-born players and coach John Mitchell, Shepherd, Pocock, South African-born Dane Haylett-Petty and Papua New Guinean-born Scott Daruda. The Brumbies have eight players born outside Australia.
In comparison, the Blues, always seen as the most multicultural and ethnically diverse of the New Zealand sides, have just five players not born in New Zealand. Justin Collins, Benson Stanley and Tevita Mailau were all born in Australia, Jerome Kaino in American Samoa and Joe Rokocoko in Fiji.
The Chiefs and Hurricanes each have four born outside New Zealand, the Highlanders two and the Crusaders one.
The breakdown of the 17 players not born in New Zealand is this - seven were born in Samoa, four in Australia, three in Tonga, two in Fiji and one in American Samoa.
Of those 17, nine have become All Blacks - Kaino, Rokocoko, Isaia Toeava, Mils Muliaina, Sosene Anesi, Sione Lauaki, Ben Franks, John Schwalger and Rodney So'oialo.


text:
Since reading Shane Hipps book, "The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture", this question has been more heavily on my mind. How does technology affect the Gospel? I don't think it is something that the church thinks about nearly enough. I am under the conviction that I must think about it. I'd even expand on the question a bit more. How do communication methods affect the message of the Gospel?
I'm not entirely endorsing everything said in the book or these guys. I have points I'm still mulling over, but the conversation is certainly one that needs to be had. We are an America of generations that have been indoctrinated with the ideas of many advertisers. As many begin to think about the use of these tech, they look at the advertisers results without understanding the method. We must be careful that we do not emulate the successful who are successful at the disregard for humanity to their own gain. We must care about those who we communicate with. This takes more work, but is much more fruitful and may be able to sum up many of the problems with the modern American church.
I submit this video as a way to catalyze the conversation.
Here's Shane Hipps new book:
Flickering Pixels: How Technology Shapes Your Faith
I also want to take a second to thank Gabe Lyons for seeing that everyone at the Internet Ministry Conference 2008 received "The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture". I believe it was the single most impactful thing I took from the conference.


text:
Reisch RD 180 v1.0
I offer you here my Reisch RD 180 to the Landwirtschafts Simulator 2015th
The tipper is equipped with a couple of add-on parts and got from me a Reisch skin.
The mod has been tested correctly.
Technical specifications
Price: € 48,400
Capacity: 18500l
Weight: 4600Kg
- Standard Light Script
- Cover
- Wheel chocks
The mod may not be offered with the original download link.
Have fun with the mod
2016-01-10 20:21
Simonschlosser, Posthalter


text:
If you haven't heard this one creeping around the 'net by now, you're in for a treat. Last week, "Anonymous" actor Rhys Ifans swung by MTV News HQ to chat about his new Roland Emmerich movie, but didn't leave without offering up some serious goods on "The Amazing Spider-Man." Ifans stars in the superhero movie as the villainous Lizard, and he offered us a terrifying taste of what his scaly creature might sound like when the movie hits in 2012.
We've got more comic book movie news after the jump courtesy of Splash Page!
Phoning It In
"The Avengers" trailer was an impressive feat on many levels, and would have been all the more noteworthy if a report that certain scenes were shot using an iPhone had been true. Sadly, it's not true, as the "Avengers" director of photography explains in a new interview. Move along, folks!
Punishment Time
Look, I'm all for a "Punisher" television series, but not one that's going to fundamentally alter the core of Frank Castle. It looks like that's what we might be in store for, sadly: a "Punisher" TV series is in the works at Fox, and based on the loose plot details we've heard thus far, this sounds more like "The New Adventures of Frank Castle" than a true-blue "Punisher" show.
Shades Of Patriotism
"Captain America: The First Avenger" arrives on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday (October 25), and ahead of the film's release, we've got an exclusive look at a behind-the-scenes feature detailing all of Cap's many different star-spangled looks. Give a watch and dive into Steve Rogers' various superhero suits!
Tell us what you think of our Splash Page roundup in the comments and on Twitter!


text:
opStrat Solutions
Championing your Journey to Excellence
opStrat Solutions
helps organizations to be more profitable by reducing waste, inventory, and delivery times.
The methods include a blend of training, coaching and mentoring, and operational leadership that is focused on fulfilling all
customer needs while reducing capital employed and the cash-to-cash cycle time.
Typical Benefits include:
Areas of expertise:
opStrat Solutions  provides operational guidance and support to all operational activities with specific experience in:
Next Steps
Please browse our site. We welcome your email or telephone call -- (613) 699-1214 -- to discuss how we can support your Journey to Excellence.


text:
One Moorgate Place, Moorgate
|Continental / Mediterranean | British
Institute of Chartered Accountants, One Moorgate Place
Phone: 02079208625 Fax: 02079208629
Moorgate (only 193m away)
Liverpool Street
One Moorgate Place is a contemporary restaurant in the City of London, serving the finest seasonal European lunch to diners. A stylish dining room with a first class standard of service, One Moorgate Place is an ideal destination for lunch at the heart of the City. Accompanied by an eclectic, cosmopolitan wine list, One Moorgate Place's menu showcases delicious seasonal produce, locally sourced by Head Chef Gavin Dunn. Elegant and inviting, the interior design features bold accent colours and contemporary art by Albert Irvin, Anthony Frost and Neil Canning. Luxurious soft furnishings and large comfortable seats add a touch of opulence and create a warm, enticing ambience. One Moorgate Place Restaurant is located on the lower ground floor of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW) grade II listed building. Entrance to the restaurant is either from 1 Moorgate Place or 11 Copthall Avenue.
Average Price
Main Course £16
Three Course Meal £35
Three Course Meal £35
Open hoursOpen for lunch from 12:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.
email firstname.lastname@example.com
website www.onemoorgateplace.com
Recent Customer Reviews of One Moorgate Place
Popular Local Sights
Dirty Dicks Pub
202 Bishopgate. Named after 18th century dandy Nathaniel Bentley.
Continental / Mediterranean / British Restaurants near Moorgate:
353m away, near Bank
|The Spitz European Bistro
over half a mile away, near Liverpool Street
|Bangers Eldon House
337m away, near Liverpool Street
|L'abat Jour
under half a mile away, near Moorgate
|Balls Brothers Ltd
under half a mile away, near Liverpool Street
|Davy's at Woolgate Bar and Brasserie
only 144m away, near Moorgate
|The Steak Exchange
under half a mile away, near Liverpool Street
|The Tokenhouse
only 128m away, near Moorgate


text:
I cannot believe that a year has gone by. So much has changed, and Kase has grown so much! I am SO thankful that God has brought us to this point. It was really, really difficult in the beginning. Kase struggled with reflux and colic, and NEVER slept. I wish I knew why some babies are easier than others, but count your blessings if thats you! Kase is such a joy now (although hates church! ha), and LOVES his family to pieces. He cant get enough of his siblings, and they can't get enough of him. We are so blessed.
One of my last prego pictures (sorry the picture is blurry)
Kase Holden 6lbs 11 oz.
First outing; mama's getting a pedicure!


text:
1609 I AM EMILIA. Writer. Wife. Lover. Mother. Muse. I am unheard. I want education, equality, opportunity, respect. For us all. We want choice. We want a voice. 2019 WE ARE EMILIA. 400 years ago, Emilia Bassano wanted her voice to be heard. It wasn't. Her story is still our story. Emilia and her sisters reach out to us across the centuries with passion, fury, laughter and song. Listen to them. Let them inspire and unite us. Times are finally changing. Not fast enough. It's up to you. We are all Emilia. Stand up alongside her and be counted.
You can book from 24-Jan-2019 to 15-Jun-2019.
Find out more about the venue for your show: Directions, Transport options and facilities.
(5mins) Head out onto the main road Strand. Cross street where possible and go right 100 metres – it's just after the Adelphi Theatre.


text:
- School was only two weeks away
- Only two weeks of summer were left
- Everyone in the GTA was confused why the weather was below 20ºC
The day started off with a trip to the lovely Erindale Park in Gary's hometown, Mississauga. Frisbees were tossed and board games were played as LCCC enjoyed a day of beautiful weather! The marquee board game of the day was Things In A Box, where we all discovered that certain LCCC members don't like sharing their Holy Communion >:(
(Okay, maybe all of us.)
Our merry party of eleven then headed to mass at [name of parish has been deleted to preserve said parish's reputation because {you'll find out in 5 seconds}]. To all the mass-goers out there - have you ever been to a mass where:
a) There's no music?
a) There's no music?
b) It ends in 40 minutes because of a)?
If your answer to the above question is "no", then jump in a time machine and go to the mass we attended, BECAUSE IT WAS THE LEAST MUSICAL AND SHORTEST MASS THAT MOST IF NOT ALL OF US HAVE EVER BEEN TO!
Granted, I'm sure the choir had some reason for not being present, but some of us were seriously considering breaking out into an acapella "Receive the Power" for communion.
Anyway, after mass, we all headed to the main event of the day - SkyZone Trampoline Park! Despite having an extra 20 minutes to work with because mass ended so early, we somehow managed to be late anyway, mostly because we made a pitstop at Micky D's and Nofrills to stock up on water. Luckily the staff were feeling generous and gave us an extra 10 minutes. We chucked dodgeballs at each other (accidentally hitting innocent little kids in the face... hehe...) and performed Olympic-worthy flips (into the foam pit, anyway).
The day concluded with dinner at Bayview Garden Chinese Cuisine, an hour of karaoke, and... a SURPRISE BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR GARY! , whose birthday had passed a week before.
|sang yut fai lok ah~!~!~!~111
It was a superb day for LCCCers who had been missing each other's company for three and a half months. We look forward to seeing you this upcoming year as we continue to celebrate our faith as a Chinese Catholic Community in Western - but first.... GT in a few days! God Bless!
P.S. Thank you to our wonderful chauffeurs for the day, alumnus Viatrix and honourary guest/accompanier-of-alumnus-Viatrix, Chris (:
P.P.S. Another thank you to our other honourary guests, Ms. Lam from UTM and Mr. Tam from McMaster. We hope you had a good time!


text:
Exhibitors and products at the fair
Take advantage of the exhibitor search to find the companies which could be of interest to you.
Here is where you will find all the exhibitors of transport logistic from May 9-12, 2017 in Munich. You can search according to suppliers, products and product categories. Use the reminder list to make sure that your preparatory and follow-up activities relating to the exhibition are the best they can possibly be. It will help you keep on track of everything.


text:
Baby Journey's Promise to you:
"Our innovative products offer safe and insightful solutions to make everyday parenting easier so you can focus on what matters most...your baby"
The Comfy Cozy Tub & Towel Warmer set is the perfect gift for every new mom. This tub grows with baby. The sling cradles newborns and the extra large tub will accommodate your child up to 2 years old. The detachable legs adjust the height of the tub so you can reach baby easily.
The towel warmer is a little bit of added luxury that can be used for the entire family. It can warm a full sized towel in 10 minutes. It also warms hooded baby towels, onesies, and blankets safely. It is also equipped with auto shut off, so that is one less thing a new mommy or daddy has to remember.
As a mother, I have had many tubs. I had a sling tub to bath my newborn in when they couldn't be submerged in water. I had a regular baby tub and when my son's out grew that, I had a tub that was inflatable. This set eliminates the need for multiple tubs and as it grows with baby, mommy's are happy they don't need to make additional purchases.
I love this tub! Now that I am expecting another little man in just a few months, I won't need to pull out an additional tub for him. I can simply use the sling to bathe the newborn and retract it when it's Declan's (my one year old) turn. When there is so much baby gear everywhere after a new baby comes home, an item that can be used on two of my kids is awesome. Anything that can make my life easier, I greatly appreciate. This has already been an amazing tub and Declan loves it. I can't wait to use it with our newest addition in just 10 weeks!
The Baby Journey Comfy Cozy Tub & Towel Warmer set make the perfect baby shower gift and can be purchased at Babies R' Us, Buy Buy Baby, and Baby Depot.
But here is your chance to win this for yourself or as a gift for someone you know who is expecting or trying to conceive.
Thanks for entering!!
*The Baby's Journey Cozy Tub and Towel Warmer set were provide to me for the purposes of this review. This was not a paid review and my opinions are always my own.


text:
When I say "quick" I mean that this dish will take about an hour to prepare and cook, rather than the more traditional 5 hours (plus overnight bean-soaking). So not exactly a 15-minute meal.
Traditional cassoulets put the 'slow' in slow-cooking and are full of flavour because of it; this one is not only quicker but it packs the same punch of flavour. It's also lower in fat because of the roast duck legs instead of the traditional confit.
Ingredients to serve 2:
2 duck legs
120g of smoked bacon lardons
3 fat sausages, cut into large chunks (I used a Toulouse sausage; flavoured with garlic, red wine, and smoked bacon)
1 x 410g can of Haricot beans
1 small white onion, finely diced
9 cloves of garlic (3 peeled and sliced, the rest left whole)
1 large carrot, diced
1 celery stick, diced
1 tbsp of tomato puree
30ml of red wine
1 bouquet garni
3 tbsps of chopped flat leaf parsley
30g of panko breadcrumbs (for crunch)
300ml of chicken stock
Olive oil
Sea salt and pepper
Firstly preheat the oven to 170c/160c fan. Use a heavy knife to lightly crush 6 cloves of garlic in order to release the flavour (there's no need to peel) and place them in a non-stick roasting tin. Place the duck legs on top of the garlic cloves (so that the garlic acts as a trivet), skin side up, and then drizzle the duck with olive oil and sprinkle over a teaspoon of sea salt. Place in the oven to roast for 1 hour.
While the duck is roasting you can cook the cassoulet. Fry the onion until soft, but not coloured, in a little olive oil over a medium heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, then add the bacon lardons and continue frying for a couple of minutes. Then add the 3 cloves of garlic and sausage and cook until the sausage starts to brown (3-4 minutes). Then turn up the heat and when the pan is really hot pour in the red wine, being careful of the sizzle, and cook for a further 2 minutes. Turn the heat back down to medium and add the haricot beans (there's no need to drain, you can add the water too), tomato puree, carrot, celery, chicken stock, bouquet garni, and seasoning. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, with the lid of the saucepan on, until the sausage is cooked and the cassoulet is thickened.
After 1 hour remove the duck legs from the oven and discard the garlic cloves. When the cassoulet is done remove the pan from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of the flat leaf parsley. Serve the cassoulet with the panko breadcrumbs sprinkled over and the crispy, roasted duck leg on top. Finish with a final scattering of parsley.
Based loosely on recipes from Nigel Slater and Raymond Blanc.


text:
Business Owners; Brothers Sentenced for Employing Unauthorized Aliens
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Geoffrey Lechner, 52, of Brighton, N.Y., and his brother, Douglas Lechner, 51, of Rochester, N.Y., who were convicted of employing unauthorized aliens, were fined $3,000 each by U.S. Magistrate Judge Marian W. Payson.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Marisa J. Miller, who handled the case, stated that the brothers are the principal owners of Clover Lawn Care. The defendants hired two or more aliens to work at the lawn care and landscaping company despite knowing that they were not authorized to work in the United States. The matter came to the attention of law enforcement in June 2012, following an accident involving a Clover Lawn Care vehicle driven by four employees in Brighton, N.Y.
The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation on the part of Special Agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James C. Spero, Agents of the United States Border Patrol under the direction of Assistant Patrol Agent in Charge Michael Werthman, and Officers of the Brighton Police Department, under the direction of Chief Mark T. Henderson.


text:
Last week House Democrats short-circuited the budget process by bringing the Human Services budget directly to the House floor with little notice and no committee deliberations. They brought the multi-billion dollar spending bill to the floor before a revenue number was determined and before spending priorities were identified by the Appropriations-Human Services Committee. After insisting the bill be brought to the floor, Democrats voted unanimously against it. Because the action was not genuine, House Republicans voted "Present."
Immediately after that vote, House Democrats filed 15 additional amendments, choosing various State programs and running funding amendments one at a time. With no general revenue number set and a refusal to view the specific funding areas as part of a larger budget package, Republicans again voted "Present" on the amendments.
Today the games continued as House Democrats brought additional human service amendments to the floor for votes. They continued to cherry-pick select programs and ignore the lack of a general revenue number, so again, House Republicans voted "Present."
I take my role as a State Representative very seriously, and when I come to Springfield I arrive ready to engage in serious discussions on matters of importance. But when those on the other side of aisle refuse to respect our rules and procedures, they are doing a great disservice to the people of Illinois. As long as the majority party continues to engage in unprofessional and counterproductive activities such as those that have unfolded on the House floor during the last two weeks, House Republicans will continue to vote "Present."
Click here to hear Rep. Morrison's recent interview about the issue.


text:
The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry!
Here is just one of the many, many positions being advertised right now.
Location: Los Angeles, California
You'll spend your days modeling, texturing, UV mapping all kinds of assets for TheWaveVR- everything from character concepts, to luminous, interstellar terrain to virtual champagne bottles. You'll dabble a bit in lighting design as well, setting the mood just right in the virtual club. You'll collaborate with our designers on making these spaces feel otherworldly, yet welcoming. You're also comfortable diving into shaders, effects, and making sure it's all optimized and running like butter.
Come work at our well-funded virtual reality startup backed by top VC's like KPCB, Upfront Ventures, and more. Our beta on Steam is in the top 3 highest rated VR experiences. Competitive compensation and benefits package, offices in Austin and LA. More info at www.thewavevr.com.
Interested? Apply now.
Whether you're just starting out, looking for something new, or just seeing what's out there, the Gamasutra Job Board is the place where game developers move ahead in their careers.
Gamasutra's Job Board is the most diverse, most active, and most established board of its kind in the video game industry, serving companies of all sizes, from indie to triple-A.
Looking for a new job? Get started here. Are you a recruiter looking for talent? Post jobs here.


text:
"Blithe Spirit" starts with a round of martinis, and the humor that flows thereafter should be as crisp and dry as an icy cocktail.
If the new California Shakespeare Theater production doesn't hit all the intoxicating high notes in Noel Coward's "improbable farce," it still has plenty of wit and elegance going for it.
That's not surprising, since "Blithe Spirit," about a second marriage upended by the first wife's ghost, is as funny as anything in Coward's canon. Written during the London Blitz of 1941, it's a well-oiled laugh machine built around a dotty medium, two competing wives — one corporeal, the other not so much — and the comfortably well-off protagonist they drive to the brink of extremity.
Mark Rucker — who gave Cal Shakes a hilarious production of Coward's "Private Lives" a few seasons back — directs with a sense of restraint that occasionally keeps the comedy from soaring.
On opening night, despite the efforts of the strong cast, this "Spirit" remained earthbound in its early scenes.
But Rucker's two-hour, 35-minute (with two intermissions) staging doesn't stay static for long.
Charles Condomine (the excellent Anthony Fusco), researching the paranormal for a new book, hosts a séance with local medium Madame Arcati (Domenique Lozano).
As Charles, his wife Ruth (René Augesen), and their friends Dr. and Mrs. Bradman (Kevin Rolston and Melissa Smith), settle in with the psychic — who's already feeling the vibes — it all seems as harmless as a parlor game (Annie Smart's country house set, bathed in rosy lighting by York Kennedy, creates an appealing backdrop.)
It's a game that quickly spins out of control. Arcati's spell releases the ghost of Charles' first wife, Elvira (Jessica Kitchens), who decides to stick around and have a little fun.
Rucker and company mine the séance scenes for laughs, and Lozano is a pleasure to watch as the medium.
Yet, except for Fusco, who captures Charles' petulance and exasperation with suave perfection, the rest of the cast is hit and miss.
Augesen, hampered by Katherine Roth's unattractive costumes, is a curiously flat Ruth. Kitchens gives Elvira a devilish twinkle, but slights the character's sense of longing for her former life.
Rolston and Smith remain one-dimensional, but Rebekah Brockman scores in the small but crucial role of Edith, the Condomines' jittery maid. Her final scene is a vibrant bright spot in an evening of ups and downs.


text:
Hello and welcome to all Zelda fans, especially those of you who have a special attachment to the classic Nintendo 64 games. That's right, this group is dedicated to collecting art and bringing together a community of members who love The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (OoT) and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (MM). Please join and help us create a society that will show everyone just how special these games are!
It's very important that you read and understand this if you wish to be an active/contributing member.
The first two bullet points are the most important. We don't expect members to read all the details after that, but please be aware of the bold font. c:
Member Requirements and Joining
Every Zelda fan is encouraged to join, but please note that this group is focused solely on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. We expect members to not only be active, supportive, and contribute artwork to our group, but above all we require you to follow our Rules and Expectations below.
Rules and Expectations
*1* Please be respectful of others at all times.
*2* Any art form that deviantART allows is allowed here too. We love all that you do. However, there are special terms for crossovers and Fan Characters (found below).
*3* When submitting art please be sure to put your art in the correct category.
*4* Please promote this club by putting a link or avatar somewhere on your profile, signature or journal. Remember, the more members the better!
*5* Only submit OoT and MM related work or work that has OoT and MM as the dominant theme/idea. Anything else will be declined or removed.
*6* We don't accept stolen artwork, screencaps, bases, dolls, or any work that you haven't drawn yourself. Photo manipulations are welcome but we have chosen to be very selective on what we allow.
*7* Please don't submit sketches, doodles, or anything that looks unfinished. We used to accept these things, but due to recent decisions, we have decided to decline any work that looks unfinished.
*8* New rule, we won't accept any Twilight Princess Shiek art so please don't ask us why we won't accept it.
What Kind of Artwork to Submit
We will accept any work that is related to these two games. As stated above in our Rules and Expectations, we accept any form of art that is allowed on deviantART (with the exception of dolls, bases, or anything related to that), however we do have special rules for crossover work and Fan Characters.
Fan Character and Crossover Terms
We do accept Fan Characters, however, your Fan Character must have a direct relation to OoT and/or MM. For example, if your Fan Character is a citizen of Clock Town or a new enemy that Link must encounter, that is acceptable. If your Fan Character is Zelda's (or any main character) child or the story surrounding your Fan Character takes place before or after OoT or MM, we will politely decline. To put it in simple terms, if it was impossible to create during the course of OoT or MM, then it won't be accepted. What do we consider crossover work? Plain and simple: Any work that combines OoT or MM with another fandom (or other Zelda games) is considered a crossover. We will only accept crossovers that have distinctive OoT and MM traits. Please be aware that all crossover work and Fan Characters will be checked and regulated to see if it follows our terms on crossovers. If you are unsure about these terms or would like to check with us to see if your work is accepted here you are more than welcome (and encouraged) to contact one of our founders and ask us questions.
How to submit your work
If this is your first time being a group member and you don't know how to submit your work, you can visit our gallery and find the folder that is the best category for your picture. There's a button on the right side of the folders that looks like a plus sign (+). Click that and select your work from your own gallery to submit to ours. If you are unsure of where your art fits you can find a basic description of what can be found in that folder on the left side.
Gallery Folder Guidelines
A description of what type of work goes into that gallery folder is found on the left side of that particular folder. Basically, if you don't know where to submit your work, just go to the group's gallery and click on the folder(s) that you think have the right category. Read the description found on the left side and use your own judgment. We try our best to keep fan projects separated from crossovers and original characters so please help us keep things in order and submit Fan Characters and crossovers into their respectful folders. For example if you have a OoT/MM comic or fan fiction that crosses over with Metroid please put it in the "Crossover" folder instead of the "Literature" or "Comics" folder.
Submissions to our gallery will now be regulated more closely. If you work is declined, please don't take it personally, it might not fit with our gallery description.
Any questions that must be answered immediately please send a note to or
Want to learn more about The Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Wiki The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Wiki
Be warned. There are potential spoilers if you follow these links.


text:
But I like a challenge, and this is certainly one of those. It fought me every step of the way, but I managed to finally emerge victorious albeit battered and bruised. However there is something satisfying about finishing with a reasonable model after such a journey. The glass is half full.
You can see photos of the build process here.


text:
Brand Label: Harris
ITEM MOVED TO ARCHIVE: On July 17, 2017 10:15 am, Fashion Stylist Online noted this item may be out of stock at Barneys New York because it was not referenced in their latest online catalog. If this item is out of stock at Barneys New York, you may be able to find similar fashions sold there or elsewhere on our Harris Designer Brand Directory.
Available for Purchase Online at Barneys New York for $525.00Pin It
Exclusively Ours! Harris dark brown suede monk-strap shoes styled with a plain toe. 1.25"/30mm heel (approximately) Stacked heel, monk strap with brushed silvertone buckle, stitched welt Buckle closure Leather lining Leather sole Available in Dark Brown Made in Italy.
Shop other brand label items from Harris on FashionStylist.com.
This item was published for sale online by Barneys New York on July 17, 2017 9:58 am and last updated by us July 17, 2017 10:15 am.
Editor Picks: The 'IT' Shoes of the Season
Laurence Dacade Pete Embroidered 95mm Booties
Alexander Mcqueen Floral Suede Platform Wedge
Valentino Rockstud Lace Up Pointed Toe Pumps Poudre
Laurence Dacade Mila Sequined 100mm Chelsea Boots
Christian Louboutin Ferme Rouge Self Tie Red Sole
Editor Picks: Adorn Yourself in these Adorned Shoes
Elizabeth And James Sydney Silk Satin Midi Skirt
Donald J Pliner Kira Jeweled Pointed Toe Booties
Christian Louboutin Praguoise Studded Red Sole
Manolo Blahnik Eskima Suede Moccasin Ankle Boots
Givenchy Suede Enamel Heel Ankle Boots Black
Editor Picks: Beyond BoHo Accessories and Shoes
Jason Wu Diane Leather Crossbody Bag Black
Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Chain Strap Saddle Bag
Givenchy Pandora Pure Bicolor Satchel Bag Black
The Row Suede Hunting Crossbody Bag 9 Pewter
Valentino Rockstud Studded Messenger Bag Bordeaux
Editor Picks: So 70's Shoes and Accessories
Armenta Old World Midnight Diamond Cushion Earrings
Ippolita Turquoise Diamond Constellation Ring
Armenta Old World Mesh Pear Ring
Borgioni Handcuff Chain 18k Gold Diamond Ring
Neiman Marcus Classic Quatre 18k Gold Band Ring
Editor Picks: Shoes that Lace and Tie
Loeffler Randall Ines Leather Lace Up Wedge Sandals
Loeffler Randall Callie Leather Lace Up Sneakers
Loeffler Randall Luz Tassel Lace Up Leather Sandals
Stuart Weitzman Gilligan Lace Up Dorsay Flats
Tory Burch Raya Suede Lace Up Wedge Sandals Black
Browse More Fashion Apparel by Harris (view more)
- $491.00
Harris Brogue Brushed Leather Monk Strap Shoes
- $388.00
Harris Crocodile Embossed Leather Derby Shoes
- $491.00
Harris Brogue Brushed Leather Monk Strap Shoes
- $388.00
Harris Two Tone Brushed Leather Oxford Shoes
- $444.00
Harris Croc Embossed Leather Oxford Shoes
- $595.00
Harris Men's Stitch Detail Burnished Leather Venetian
- $339.00
Harris Men's Leather Double Monk Strap Shoes Brown
- $379.00
Harris Men's Padded Collar Work Boots Black 8
- $379.00
Harris Men's Stitch Detail Leather Venetian Loafers
- $339.00
Harris Men's Stitch Detail Monk Strap Shoes Brown
New promo codes and links offering limited time promotions, sales coupons, and special offers on Harris designer fashions and accessories will be posted on each designer label apparel page. For the latest up to date information on this Harris Men's Suede Monk Strap Shoes | Footwear fashion item, including product specifications, ordering options, pricing, shipping details, high resolution pictures, shopper comments, and other sales media, visit the Barneys New York Online Store.


text:
Check out Mr. Zone 6, the latest track from Gucci Mane, which dropped on Thursday, June 17th, 2010. Gucci Mane's movement grows stronger with each new release, and Mr. Zone 6 has further strengthened that fact. It's a solid addition to the commendable body of work Gucci Mane has been creating since stepping foot in the rap game, and we're definitely looking forward to what Gucci Mane has on deck.
Have you heard Gucci Mane's Georgia's Most Wanted? Check out Gucci Mane's profile page for the most recent info, news, songs, and mixtapes.


text:
China, which may face a hard landing in a few years, needs to grow private consumption as a percentage of gross domestic product. - in a conference - Santiago, Chile
Related, iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index ETF (FXI)
Nouriel Roubini is an American economist. He teaches at New York University's Stern School of Business and is the chairman of Roubini Global Economics.


text:
Steep and Portal Knights are yours to download throughout this month.
What will you play next?
Get the latest information, including release dates and features, for brutal action adventure Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice for PS4, with PS4 Pro support. Embark on an intense journey of combat and exploration in a new game from Dark Souls developer FromSoftware.
Experience breathtaking virtual reality gaming with top titles such as Creed: Rise to Glory™, Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Transference & Firewall: Zero Hour.
PlayStation Blog


text:
Cake I made for my husband's niece this last weekend. Sugar jewels are fondant, feathers are also fondant lightly siffened with tylose. Sugar jewel decoration was based on Wendy Kromer's white cake featured in last month's Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine.
Tags: birthday peacock blue teal wedding anniversary round 4 tier
MaVicAdams, San Diego, California, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marinold-Cakes/245808382122412
5 Comments
Very nice, great job!
Thank you Michal!
Beautiful :-)
Soooooo pretty!!
Thank you!