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Wine Event Designer + Data Analyst
I use wine as a platform for connecting with wine lovers, enthusiasts, novices, nerds, travelers, etc.
Through my events, classes, and social media adventures, I help people develop skills to explore their own tastes in wine.
Wine Exploring
I post photos and tweet to tell stories from my wine adventures
Hosting Events
I design and host tasting events for wine retailers and restaurants
Wine vs Beer
I analyze pairing insight from my signature Wine vs Beer event format
What I have in my heart is brought out by the wine. ~Albanian Proverb
Your Wine Concierge, Inventor of the Wine vs Beer Dinner Format
Based in Atlanta but global at heart, I'm an exercise physiologist by day and a wine enthusiast...all the time. Mentored by a South African winemaker, I've managed a winery in Virginia, biked to wineries in Mendoza, explored tasting rooms in Napa and Sonoma, studied Pinot Noir in Willamette Valley, coordinated tasting events in Georgia, designed multi-course wine pairing dinners in the Shenandoah Valley, sold small-batch wines to big retailers in Washington D.C. ...and now I'm sharing joy of all things wine through A Cork in the Road's tastings, classes, and Wine vs Beer adventures.
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PODCAST INTERVIEW - Passion in Progress with Javier Mercedes
We talk about my passion for wine, how I came up with the concept for my Wine vs Beer Dinner format, and he even puts me in the hot seat to pair wine with dishes on the fly...
ON THE ROAD INTERVIEW (audio only) - Owner/Winemaker of Noble Wine Cellar in North Georgia
I had the opportunity to interview Jabe and Barbara Hinson of Noble Wine Cellar located in Clayton, GA. They are changing the wine game in The South by setting the bar on technique and quality. Beware - the sound quality here is really rough :( but I promise the content is worth a listen if you are curious about Georgia wine. They are awesome people and great winemakers.
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2008-09-26 / Travel
Oxford, a grand Ole Miss
A short hop, skip, and jump from Tupelo is Oxford, Mississippi. The difference between the two towns is akin to the difference between Elvis Presley and William Faulkner. Elvis, a sexy 6- foot- two, guitar- playing, hip- shaking man off the street, brought fame to dusty Tupelo.


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Monday, December 15, 2014
Tie-dye cheer
Yesterday, Billy helped me hang the tie-dye banner that I made with my lovely friend Deborah and her son, Nathan, out in California. I always wanted something festive for the bare spot above our kitchen cabinets. And it was a great way to celebrate paying one fourth of what we were paying for healthcare! Feeling very grateful. Sending love out there in the world.
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Trip Advisor
Being awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence five years in a row and inducted into the 'Hall of Fame' is a true source of pride for the entire team at Andersons Tours and we'd like to thank all of our past guests who took the time to complete a review on TripAdvisor, There is no greater seal of approval than being recognised by one's customers. With the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence based on customer reviews, the accolade is a remarkable vote of confidence to our business and our continued commitment to excellence.
We have just returned to the UK following our recent trip to Australia during which we went on your Blue Mountains tour.
I would like to say what a marvellous experience it was for us. Bob, or guide, was excellent, providing useful tips as well as the expected degree of local knowledge. He contributed to what was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We are looking through the photos and can't believe what a varied and exciting time we had. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Sydney.
Many thanks,
– Mike, UK
"This day trip to the Blue Mountains was most memorable day trip that i've ever had, the small group size, the interesting lookouts, the excellent lunch are all to be highly commended"
– Jane, California USA
" The day is so well organised. The staff were so friendly, they were very knowledgeable. Our Guide Geoff is a local and he was so passionate about telling the storey of the Blue Mountains and making sure we had a great day. "
– Eric, Manchester UK
" First time in Sydney, and I didn't know where to go, I found Anderson's Tours to be one of the best guided tours I've ever been on!! Cheers ! "
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" Thank you Anderson's Tours for a lovely day in the mountains, we loved Featherdale and the chance to see Aussie animals so close & overall we enjoyed every other part of the day, we will recommend this highly"
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Lindsay Lohan - arrival at the Sephora 10 Year Anniversary event in New York City
Lindsay Lohan is far from innocent. Magazines photo spreads like the ones in Movieline, Allure, Teen People, Popstar, and Vanity Fair, as well as her club-hopping lifestyle and stints in rehab prove that she is a wild child. As wild as she may be, however, Lindsay Lohan is hot, and she was voted No. 10 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women, No. 3 in Maxim's 2006 Hot 100 list,and in 2007 she jumped to No. 1on Maxim's Hot 100.
You can now forget you ever heard the name Riley Giles.
Lindsay Lohan's rehab distraction of a boyfriend has ridden his set of coattails as far as they are going to take him. According to People.com (hi, Suzy!), Lindsay and Riley broke up just after he went home with the starlet for Thanksgiving.
"They're over – they've broken up," a source blabbed. "She is concentrating on her life and her career," another pal said.
Interestingly enough, Lindsay was out and about the other night with sometimes boy toy and Paris Hilton ex Stavros Niarchos. Hmmm...


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I forgot to put my ice cream machine base in the freezer over night, do you think it will work if it's in there for 7 hours-ish? :(
It should work.
However, I suggest you read the manufacturer's instructions carefully for a more definitive answer.
Good luck.
If it's a Cuisinart, I wouldn't count on it. Next time, just store the bowl in the freezer. That way it's ready whenever you are.
I agree with chef June ..., won't work unless it's completely frozen
I also have a Cuisinart (old, but totally functional) and a perfectly good freezer - and freezing at least overnight still works best. I've tried putting it in early morning, for late afternoon churning - just not as effective. I also store it in the freezer when there's room, especially in summer. Never know when you'll need to drop everything and churn a batch!
If it's a Cuisinart, mine didn't work when I didn't leave it in the freezer the full time. If you can't wait, make sure your custard is a cold as possible.


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A massive congratulations to our friend & downhill skater Spoky Woky (aka Marie Bougourd) who, despite a knee injury, managed to bag a podium finish at the IDF (international Downhill Federation) event in Peyragudes last weekend. What an AMAZING lady!!
Spoky Woky says: "Check that awesome movie about Peyragudes Finals !! That event has the most surprising event of the season for me , i was actually at the point to not attempt to it because of a knee injury at Grim Mountain , and finally Sickboard convinced me to join them just to be there and enjoy watching the race and finally my knee get better and i did it to the final and took the second place !
That was not even expectable for me !
Thank you Lisa Karina , Martijn Schrama , Annemiekje Nogwat (and congrats guuuuurllll ) , Kevin Reimer for pick me up on their way to Peyragudes , Sickboards Longboards is killing it ! Thank you Koma Kino for the event and his support . RipTide Bushings have been killing it on that track , Aera Trucks, Orangatang Wheels team always around to help , SMB Bearings can't stop to get me faster and my Classic pan still here to make me feel like home on every roads.
It was so a huge joy to meet again my french friends which were screaming for me in the hairpins (i heard you ) , and what else than come back home and know that my best friend Pommy Hwwod who is also my exroomate and the OG of the Lyon Longskate Crew became a dad this week end !!!! I'm so happy right now , i just wanted that you know it"
Well done Spoky Woky, we are so, SO, SO proud of you & your fantastic achievements this season - the IDF rankings show what a mega star you are!


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A Doll's House
Why does Nora call her husband "a strange man"? Do you think she is justified in using that term? why or why not?
This question pertains to Act 3.
This question pertains to Act 3.
She describes her husband as a stranger because she feels as if she has never known him. In the context of their marriage, she is quite justified in her definition.
Torvald—it was then it dawned upon me that for eight years I had been living here with a strange man, and had borne him three children—."
A Doll's House/ Act 3


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2009 was a big year for celebrity comebacks, with Mickey Rourke, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, and Courteney Cox steppin' back into the proverbial spotlight. But something tells me that 2010 is going to be even better. One comeback that has me extremely giddy: Mayim Bialik, aka "Blossom," aka the girl who inspired me to wear hats and sew my very own tie skirt. Mayim disappeared off the pop culture radar screen for a while, and headed to UCLA to get a Ph.D. in neuroscience and start a family—she now has two children. Last year, she miraculously reappeared on an episode of "What Not To Wear." And now, she's making a run for a full-fledged comeback, with guest-starring spots on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "Til Death." Mayim said, "I am trying to see if the industry would like to see me as an adult actress and not as a teenager ... When I do personal appearances at colleges, I have to sort of backtrack and say, 'In case you didn't know, I was on after 'The Fresh Prince' for five years.'" [NY Post]
Oh, but that is just the beginning. Really. Here other soon-to-be comebacks that we're very excited about.
- Jaleel White. Did somebody say "cheese"? You probably know Jaleel as Steve Urkel—or Stefan, if you watched "Family Matters" in later seasons. We're very excited that he is back, starring in a new web series called "Road to the Altar." The concept: Jaleel and his Jewish fiancée make their wedding into a reality show to fund their honeymoon. Let's hope there's a polka scene at the wedding, for Urkel's sake. [Access Hollywood]
- Tiffany. If you were anywhere near a mall in the mid '80s, you were no doubt a big fan of Tiffany, who made me want red hair and a jean jacket, big time. Now that she's 37, Tiffany is ready for a second act—she says she wants to record a country album this year. "I've had success after 20 years, and my fans have really been supportive of my new music, but my heart is in country music," she says. "It's a new pursuit for me, and I have some songs under my belt." [The Boot]
- Julie Andrews. The hills are alive, with the sound of Juuuuu-lie. She hasn't been on stage in 30 years, but the original Mary Poppins is set for a comeback concert in May at the 02 Arena in London. [Reuters]
- Pavement. In the '90s, there was one CD I played to the point where it was scratched beyond recognition—Pavement's "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain." No one was sadder when the band disbanded in 1999. Luckily, 2010 is their reunion year. Not only is Pavement playing Coachella in April and New York's SummerStage in September, but tickets sold out in 10 minutes, a year in advance. And the band is also curating the ATP festival in the U.K. [Taragana]
- Pepa and Chili. These gorgeous, kick-butt ladies are both thirds of uber-successful female musical groups. Pepa talked about sex in Salt-N-Pepa, and Chili chased waterfalls and rejected scrubs with TLC. Now VH1 is giving each of them a reality series about their lives as single women. Spicy! Sorry, I couldn't resist that pun. [VH1]
- Little Richard. His hair might be intact, but his hip is not. Last month, Little Richard checked into the hospital for surgery on it. But on his way, he promised to be "rocking like the old days" soon with a comeback concert. [BBC]
- Tiffani Thiessen. For years, Tiffani (Amber) Thiessen was better known as the sweet-as-pie volleyball player/cheerleader Kelly Kapowski on "Saved by the Bell." She gave herself a second act in the '90s when she joined the cast of "Beverly Hills, 90210" for the college years and stirred up serious trouble. Now she's coming back again, with a role on the USA series "White Collar," which is actually supposed to be pretty good. Go Bayside! [Right Celebrity]


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There is this common perception around the patriarchal male nerd society that women are only nerds for the mens attention. Whether when they get in costume, share their love of comics or games there is that male gaze that says we are not 'real' if we do not stoop down to parent's basement level dwelling geekiness. So throw out that common conception with this feminism themed "There is No Such thing as a fake geek girl" design and let your nerdy feminist flag fly.
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Nature-inspired wallpaper can be used in any room of the home, and it is often paired with classic white or bold colors. In shared living spaces, such as a family room, the wallpaper can create an accent wall in an otherwise neutral space.
Cotton or paper wallpaper, rather than vinyl, should be used in rooms with little humidity. In areas with too much humidity, the wallpaper may peel after a short time. Vinyl birch bark wallpaper is more durable, and it can be used in bathrooms and kitchens in most homes. The rooms most commonly designed with nature-inspired decor include bedrooms and living rooms. When using patterned wallpaper to complete an accent wall, paint the remainder of the room in a solid color and opt for solid color furnishings to complete the theme of the room.
Birch bark wallpaper works well in any room that features a combination of white and metallic colors, such as polished silver. For instance, birch bark wallpaper that is paired with large mirror provides a metallic appearance to a room with a basic white theme. White also increases the appearance of spaciousness in a small room.
Birch bark wallpaper is typically considered neutral in color, but the pattern adds texture and warmth to living spaces. Use the wallpaper in larger spaces to increase the intimacy and coziness of the space. To add color to the space, add throw pillows, vases or other detail items that contrast with the gray birch bark.


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Institutional challenges for water resources management: India and South Africa
The comparison of water resources management issues in India and South Africa can be mutually beneficial given the bold new initiatives in post-apartheid South Africa and the rich history of water resource development and management in India. The focus of this paper is the institutional structures for water resource management, and the problems that are either caused or overlooked by these structures. Both countries have a constitutional objective of providing water as a fundamental right for citizens, but there have been problems in implementing this objective. This paper hopes to direct attention towards these problems by locating them within the network of institutional linkages at habitation level, district level, state (or provincial level) and national level.
The paper begins by outlining the South African case (section two), which presents the structure of envisaged institutional arrangements at the levels of the habitation, the district, the province and the nation, before listing problems of realising the constitutional objective, both at national and sub-national levels. The Indian case is next outlined (section three), with a similar effort to first present the complex of institutional arrangements at the habitation, district, state and national levels, before the problems are discussed along with possible causes. The fourth section has some practical suggestions on how to overcome the institutional challenges posed by existing government structures and mechanisms, while the fifth section concludes.
WHIRL Project Working Paper 7, 27 pp.
Institutional challenges for water resources management: India and South Africa


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You might as well make things easier on yourself and start planning now.
And by planning, I mean creating a backstory for when you call in sick to work on Thursday, April 5th…because the Mother of all Guilty Pleasures is about to Glitter Bomb you in the face again.
Toddlers & Tiaras is baaaaack!
Well, almost.
Wednesday, April 4th, actually. Just a few more weeks and then the show that you pretend you never watch and never talk about is pretty feeting its way back into your living room with a vengeance.
It's going to be the Battle of the New Mini Divas as Paisley and Isabella face off after months of media smack talk and underage nightclub singing.
Paisley, best known for rocketing to fame by way of her now infamously uncomfortable Julia Roberts Pretty Woman hooker outfit, is hoping to have another cheese dip celebration with a shiny new crown on her head.
Isabella, best known for both talking s*** about Paisley to TMZ when they caught her over the holidays all freshly spray tanned (…and questionably/allegedly coached by Mom…) and skyrocketing to LMAFO "Sexy And I Know It" karaoke fame with an infamously uncomfortable video performance, is hoping to talk more s*** and score a big crown at the same time.
It's Dramalicious. And that's only the kids.
Don't get me started on the Moms. Let's just say you do NOT want to be caught in the same Walmart parking lot when those two Moms go shopping. Ever.
Makenzie, Alana and the rest better watch their backs. There are some new and returning faces looking to knock those oversized crowns off their heads.
No wonder Eden jumped ship to LOGO.
Trust me, Honey Boo-Boo Child…this is gonna get good.
High Five if you'll be there.
And yes…I am. And I know it.
Thanks for asking.


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Friday, 20 November 2015
Islamophobic Hate Crimes After ISIS Paris Attack
From Mostafa Higazi's FB:
Brothers and sisters, #Islamophobia is on the rise and higher than ever. This is a great time for giving Dawah by educating people about Islam and helping to clear misconceptions. But just as important, safeguard your family and property from any danger and if you sense any threat towards yourself or any Muslim, contact your local authorities.
Here are a few known recent attacks and threats against Muslims in the West:
1) Man in Montreal publishes a video on YouTube and threatens the death of one Arab per week in the province:
2) Muslim woman in Toronto was attacked when picking up her two children from school. She was punched and robbed by the two suspects and called a "terrorist".
3) A Mosque in Texas was vandalized and pages of the Qur'an were found torn and covered in feces in front of the entrance of the mosque.
4) Threatening voicemails were left at a Mosque in Florida threatening to firebomb the mosque and shoot anyone in sight whether they are 2 years old or 100 years old.
5) A young French Muslim woman, who was wearing a veil, was punched and slashed with a box-cutter as she left a metro station in Marseille, in the south of France, by a person who made comments about her religious dress:
Alhamdulilah some of these suspects were caught and are currently facing criminal charges. Please play a role by educating your community about Islam. Also help to protect the Muslims in your community and keep an eye out for threats against Muslims.
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- Camilla Pia
- 18 June 2007
Attack Decay Sustain Release (Wichita)
Have you forgotten how exciting electronic music can be? Well you're about to be reminded as two albums released this year are set to totally revitalise the genre. One comes in the form of † by Justice, the other is this impressive offering to feast upon.
Already famed for their work in Simian and for remixing tracks by Muse and Klaxons, James Ellis Ford and James Anthony Shaw have created a thrilling first effort that will really get pulses racing, from the scratchy blips and beeps of 'It's the Beat' to the infectious hooks of 'Love' and 'Hustler''s dark and dirty rhythms.
Minimal, cleverly made and quite magnificent to boot, Attack Decay Sustain Release simply must be owned.
(Camilla Pia)


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-Returning to Scarvale
-Going back to Lightvale
-Reaver fight
-Sightless Undead appearance
-The chase
-Resupply, quest to Mistvale and Tuskenvale.
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By Mark Azzara
Dear Friend,
I knew this was coming. It hurts to see that it is finally occurring. What makes it even worse is that this story is likely to be repeated often and probably for a long time.
St. Gregory's University, a small Catholic school outside Shawnee, Oklahoma, closed in December. From the time I first heard of this college I took an interest because it seemed like such an odd fit – a Catholic university in the middle of the Protestant Bible Belt.
I am not surprised by this decision. When I was recruiting students for a tiny Catholic college on the East Coast I learned quickly that hard times were on the horizon for a lot of colleges such as St. Gregory's. I would have included "my" college except that it chose to dive headlong into online degree programs that may be its salvation.
The number of high school graduates in the "pool" is decreasing because couples are producing fewer children, whether through abstinence, birth control or abortion. And the huge growth of online higher education, which doesn't require much of a physical campus, may exacerbate the closure trend, especially among colleges that are late to, or not even entered in, the online game.
As the number of high school graduates declines the competition to recruit them increases. And some colleges – e.g., St. Gregory's – just can't stay in the race. They just don't have the money, according to an online article.
Several years ago Trinity College, a nominally Catholic school in Burlington, Vermont., closed. Its buildings have become part of the University of Vermont. And Burlington College, a private non-sectarian school also in that Vermont town, also shuttered its doors not long ago.
I remember that, years ago, St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas, closed. So did Mater Dei College in Ogdensburg, New York. And Assumption College in Richardton, Noth Dakota.
But as the Burlington College experience demonstrates, this slow-motion train wreck is not restricted to Catholic colleges. Hundreds of private colleges, Christ-centered or not, have fewer than 2,500 students, according to that recent article on the Crux Website, and they are the ones most at risk.
A big concern of mine is what this trend says about Christian learning. The fewer Christian colleges there are, the fewer chances for young people to get a Christian higher education. Or to put it another way, fewer chances to incorporate faith into one's worldview.
A hopeful sign in the St. Gregory's tragedy is that Christian colleges have stepped up to help students. Oklahoma Baptist University, not far from St. Gregory's, is offering to admit the displaced students. So is Franciscan University, a Catholic school in Steubenville, Ohio.
If that is a sign of the direction our faith is headed, then maybe I should thank God, despite the pain that this latest closure will cause for faculty and staff, who lost their jobs just a few weeks before Christmas.
And I speak from personal experience when I talk about this kind of pain. Hearing this latest news is like living a part of my life over again. Just two weeks before Christmas 2008, and a mere 20 minutes after the annual Christmas staff luncheon had ended, I was told my recruiting job had been eliminated.
This is one way to respond to the never-ending money crunch that colleges face. Most parents see the evidence in soaring tuition and fees. But as parents and students look at the return on their investment they increasingly conclude college isn't worth it. Many students complain they're so deep in debt they'll never be able to buy a house.
If this trend accelerates then real trouble will be brewing for a lot of colleges. And since greater Spokane has a lot of colleges (at the moment) that means this trend could have a direct affect on you at some point.
Costs are up at some colleges because they're spending big money on gleaming new facilities, cutting-edge degree majors and improved food services (e.g., a pizzeria at a Connecticut university that's open until 1 a.m. and a North Carolina university's campus-roaming ice-cream truck), all of which administrators hope will be irresistible to students.
Other colleges rely increasingly on adjunct (non-tenured) instructors who teach a lot, get paid very little and have no guarantee that they will even have jobs the following semester.
Even more important to me than the future of Christian colleges is the moral quagmire in which higher education finds itself. There is a moral (or perhaps immoral) dimension to staff abuse and over-pricing an education to pay for non-essentials like pizzerias.
For instance, adjunct faculty at community colleges across Ontario, Canada, got so fed up a few months ago that they went on strike, forcing a virtual shutdown of all their schools and resulting in the loss of an entire semester's education for affected students.
For all the education that universities dole out, perhaps it's time they took a step back and asked themselves whether their money-focused actions are teaching their students the wrong things about virtue and what's really important in life.
Ideally, there is a special joy in teaching or otherwise serving young men and women to help their minds grow. And there is a special joy in attending a school you think will always be there. To think that there will be fewer opportunities like this is not a pleasant way to enter the new year.
All God's blessings – Mark
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- When a beautiful church closes - October 25, 2018
- Evangelicals are figuring it out - October 18, 2018
- Journalism's most unethical day - October 3, 2018


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|First kiss
|E2 has gone CRAZY!
|Getting to know you nodes
|Why I still pay (part of) E2's bills
|Permission Denied
|E2 killed my dog, and I don't think it's fair
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Tens of thousands of car owners could be navigating roadways with counterfeit air bags that bear the insignia of major worldwide auto makers. That's the warning from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which alerted industry officials that testing reveals those air bags don't inflate or fail to inflate properly. According to the NHTSA, in once instance, upon impact, the counterfeit bag shot shards of plastic and metal pieces.
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While the failure of airbags to inflate is potentially hazardous to drivers, the agency said it was not aware of any deaths or injuries linked to the counterfeit air bags, and the issue affects fewer than 0.1% of all U.S. vehicles. Additionally, the NHTSA informs consumers the issue does not affect new vehicles, or replacement air bags installed by a new-car dealer.
In a statement, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood advises drivers to have their vehicles inspected for the faulty replacement air bags.
"Any time equipment that is critical to protecting drivers and passengers fails to operate properly, it is a serious safety concern. We want consumers to be immediately aware of this problem and to review our safety information to see if their vehicle could be in need of inspection," he said.
If drivers suspect their car might be at risk for faulty replacement air bags, the NHTSA recommends contacting auto maker call centers, having the vehicle inspected and air bags replaced, if necessary. A list of those call centers and additional information is available at www.safecar.gov.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Morton said the agency is working with others in the government including U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Department of Justice to better understand the issue and figure out how to prevent it from happening again in the future.
"Organized criminals are selling dangerous counterfeit and substandard airbags to consumers and suppliers with little to no regard to hazardous health and safety consequences," he said. "We will continue to aggressively investigate criminal supply chains with our law enforcement and private industry partners and bring these criminals to justice."
An announcement of the faulty airbags is expected from the Obama administration Wednesday.


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My best friend has always had feelings for me which i have always denied. He has always said he would break up with her for me because he loves me. We have the kind of relationship where we tell each other we love each other everyday and would die for each other. So about 4 months ago he started dating this girl and is "happy" with her. He constantly complains about their relationship to me though and recenttly i have realized that i think im in love with him. he just went away on vacation with her and came back claiming to have had the best time ever. And i am pretty sure i am in love with him. What do i do? because i dont think that what he had said previously still applies. and i dont know what i would do without him. So do i risk our friendship by telling him how i feel? or do i keep it a secret and wait until his relationship with her blows over, if it blows over?
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i thnk that feeling of yours should be kept inside... if you really love him... you must be happy for him... only destiny will tell if you really are meant for each other
You know what they say you only live once and also that you don't know what you have until it's gone. By the sounds of it you are in love with him. Go for it girl!
well, if you do say something, you won't have that nagging "what if?" feeling. It sucks.


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Collard Greens and White Bean Casserole
Greens. What's not to like about them, right? Packed with important nutrients and readily available, greens seem like the obvious choice for daily consumption. Of course, the tough part is learning which greens to eat, how best to cook them, or should we cook them at all, and is it true that eating greens raw is always better...
Mature collard and kale and mustard greens and radish tops and such are so much tastier after steaming or light sautéing, and I'd rather not eat the woody stems. But, tender dandelion leaves, arugula, and baby spinach are wonderful raw, especially in salads.
Radish tops, Beet tops, Pea shoots, Turnip tops, Sorrel, even small Dandelion leaves- I relish them all as much as the usual Chard, Kale, Collard, Mustard, Spinach greens plus the everyday varieties of lettuces and cabbages.
Anyway, enough expounding on the virtues of the greens... This Collard greens casserole recipe is quite simple and lends itself to many possibilities. If I feel indulgent, I cook it much like the traditional Green Bean Casserole recipe with the French fried onions adding the crunch. Sometimes the sauce is creamy and cheesy, and at other times it is full of flavorful herbs in a tomato base. Sometimes it is layered and baked much like Eggplant Parmesan or Lasagna; and sometimes, collard greens are thrown together with other vegetables and finished off with a layer of melted cheese on top.
I don't have exact measures for this recipe - that's the nice thing about casseroles, it is hard to get them wrong.
Chopped collard greens, steamed till a bit tender
Cooked white beans or black-eyed peas or Mayo Coba beans
Andouille chicken sausage (optional), cooked, diced
small red and orange bell peppers, diced
Onion, chopped
Garlic minced
1 Tbsp oil
Tomato sauce
salt to taste
herbs/spices: lemon pepper, paprika, cumin, parsley
Cheese for topping: Colby Jack, Mozzarella, freshly grated
- Pre-heat the oven to 375°F
- Heat the oil in a pan, sauté the onions, garlic, bell peppers; add the tomato sauce, cook for a few minutes
- Combine all the ingredients in a casserole dish, and stir in some of the grated cheese, reserving the rest for topping
- Bake in a 375°F oven for about 20 minutes, checking once or twice
- Top with the rest of the grated cheese and cook for another 5 minutes or so till the cheese melts
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She may be a lot of things, but Desiree Hartsock definitely isn't a woman of mystery. Nope. She wears her heart on her sleeve for sure. Even though last night's episode of The Bachelorette was the first time Des told Brooks Forester she loves him (right after he dumped her, of course) -- she admitted being in love with him a while ago, so it's not like her words came as any huge shock.
And I'm sure I speak for most fans of the show when I say that watching Brooks let Des go was one of the most painful moments any Bachelorette has ever had to endure. It was impossible not to feel heartbroken for her.
We're all DYING to know what happens on The Bachelorette finale next week -- and it looks as though Desiree may have let the cat out of the bag and ruined the ending for us.
WARNING: Spoilers Ahead.
I predicted last week that Brooks would be the one to dump Des in Antigua, but that he'd show back up at the final rose ceremony and propose after realizing he made the biggest mistake of his life.
And based on a tweet Des sent out last night, it sounds like that's exactly what is going to happen next Monday.
Here it is, folks.
OMG. Happy tears? Did she or did she not just spill the beans?
There's only one good reason why Des will wind up crying happy tears, and that's if the man of her dreams -- the only one she loves -- comes back to surprise her and gets down on one knee and asks her to spend forever with him.
I know her brother Nate recently indicated that Brooks does not win her heart, but based on that tweet, it certainly sounds like Des will have a reason to celebrate at the end of her journey for love.
Do you think Brooks will come back for Desiree?
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Josh Holloway's new TV drama Intelligence has cast The Mentalist actor Michael Rady.
The pilot focuses on Gabriel Black (Holloway), a former Navy SEAL with a microchip implanted in his brain, allowing him to access the entire electromagnetic spectrum.
Rady will play a federal investigator named Jameson, Deadline reports.
The 31-year-old actor most recently appeared on short-lived CW medical drama Emily Owens MD and has also starred on House of Lies and Melrose Place.
> Tomorrow People, Sleepy Hollow, JJ Abrams: US TV's new cult shows
David Semel (Homeland) will direct the Intelligence pilot, plus executive produce alongside series creator John Dixon.
If picked up to series, the spy thriller will mark Josh Holloway's first regular television role since Lost ended in 2010.


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The broads of Broad City are working coat check for the night, which means putting all the tickets in a bowl, wearing the coats, and vaping in between them. But because working moves Ilana's bowels, she leaves the closet. See what they did there? The initial slow-mo eye-locking between Ilana and Adele is funny against the backdrop of the series as a whole, because it's actually one of its most earnestly beautiful moments. Despite Vulvarine's many escapades, both witnessed and alluded to, it feels like this girl-on-girl hookup has been a long time coming.
Abbi has mentioned many a time that when she and Ilana first met in an indie improv group, she thought the curly-haired Jewess was Alia Shawkat from Arrested Development. So her guest spot on the show doesn't exactly come as a surprise. But this is Broad City so Alia doesn't play Ilana's long-lost twin, she plays "the hottest girl" Ilana's ever seen and the first person with which she experiences a simultaneous orgasm (and they only kiss).
Per Jaime's advice, Ilana uses the power of Italian desserts to seduce Adele and it goes something like this: find each other, sniff each other, make out, share cannoli, leave together. What's startling about the hookup is not how casual the girls are about it, it's how casual Comedy Central is. Remember: this isn't HBO. The fact that Ilana hooking up with a girl isn't the funny factor, but that the girl looking exactly like her is, is a triumph in the name of tolerance on television. Ilana, both the person and the character, is doing something incredibly smart—rather than turning to face the injustices of the world and fighting them with an iron fist, Ilana is molding the open-minded world she dreams of living in, by behaving as though she already does. All hail this Qween, 'cause under her reign, we have permission to try whatever the hell we want.
During their hunt to find Kelly Ripa's missing coat and deliver it to her "toned arms," the broads meet up with Adele in the park, which means a lot considering Abbi only met Lincoln because Ilana "forgot she was with him one time." When Abbi tells Ilana that Adele looks like her twin, the revelation sends Ilana into a tailspin. She mistakes her own arm for Adele's ("Do we have the same tattoo?!") and she hallucinates herself going down on herself (like we all secretly wish we could do?).
Yes, she masturbates in the mirror, but the hotness of hooking up with herself is lost on Ilana. The thing is, Ilana hooks up with people who are different from her—hotter, uglier, more smart, not more smart, outties, innies, etc. So while she's too creeped out to keep hooking up with Adele, in the spirit of her accepting nature, she suggests that they keep in touch for organ donors and jury duty, and lights up a joint. But then Adele fans the smoke out of her face and admits she doesn't smoke, so Ilana slams the door in her face, 'cause if there's one thing this bitch doesn't tolerate, it's a bitch who can't tolerate a little toke. Let's call it irreconcilable differences.
"Coat Check" concludes with Abbi and Ilana in bed, eating pears. Yum. While the episode has its bigger political notions, it's also peppered in small joys, like Abbi calling Ilana a "bobo" and Ilana's ridiculously goofy and accurate reaction to having her G-spot touched.
Lastly, shout out to Kelly Ripa for killing it as her Moonshine-drinking, pot-smoking, gift-basket-throwing alter ego. While the storyline felt like a bit of a stretch, it also feels like a sign of the influence Broad City is having on the world. Even the cheerful, quick-witted talk show host is willing to abandon her widely known persona to throw down with the broads. Looks like Kelly tuned into this truth: if you're not on the Broad City train, it's racing forward without you.


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There's several secrets and easter eggs hidden throughout the city. Good luck finding them
Bénard Ville Map Installation
- Download Bénard Ville Map
- This will take you to the Media-fire website where you can download the .zip, .rar or .7z file
- On Windows, use keys Windows+R and then typing "%appdata%/.minecraft/saves/" into the command line. (On a Mac, your save files are in: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves/). This will open the saves folder.
- Drag your downloader map (after unzip or unrar) in the zip/rar folderMap into saves folder.
- Close windows and reopen Minecraft.
- Select your map and play.


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Monday, 18 April 2011
Interview with Ruth Saberton
Ruth Saberton teaches Media Studies part time at Bodmin College and spends the rest of her time writing novels and short stories. Published with Orion under her real name, she also writes as Jessica Fox with a series of five books under Headline's, Little Black Dress imprint.
Ruth's writing courses HERE
Ruth's novels:
Katy Carter Wants a Hero
Ellie Andrews Has Second Thoughts (released in May)
As Jessica Fox
Tell us about your proudest writing achievement.
My proudest writing achievement has to be the day that 'Katy Carter Wants a Hero' was published. Honestly, nothing beats the feeling of holding a bound copy of your own novel and seeing piles of it in the shops. It really is a dream come true. I also love it when readers email me to say that they've enjoyed my books – that's the nicest thing in the world and I'm always so touched they've taken the time to write to me. I was also really excited when 'Katy Carter' was shortlisted for the RNA's Romantic Comedy of the Year Award. I'm an award nominated author! Wow!
What are your writing strengths and weaknesses?
My writing strengths? Hmm, probably that I have LOADS of ideas and never run out of plots. I must have about ten books planned and I'm desperate to get on with them all. I also really fancy writing historical/paranormal romance and I have a very exciting novel in mind. And another publisher wants me to write novels about horses (I love horses – when not writing, I'm out riding) so I'm working on this, too.
My weakness probably has to be that I'm very short on time. Because baby authors don't earn big bucks I'm still teaching to pay the bills. Teaching is very demanding and I have so much marking and planning that I sometimes wonder if I'll ever get it all done and be able to find a second to write. By eight pm I normally want to collapse into bed!
Do you have a writing routine or any odd writing quirks?
I like to write in bed! All I need is my lap top, the cat and the telly on in the background and I'm away. I also love writing on the train when I'm travelling from Cornwall up to London. It's always fun looking back on sections of my novels and thinking where on the journey those lines were written.
Is there a special place you like to write?
Ocean View House in Polperro, where I hold my writers' retreats, is a very special place to write. It's very calm and overlooks the village and the sea. I've never failed to be inspired there.
Are your characters ever based on people you know?
Of course – but I'm not saying who! That would get me into a lot of trouble! I tend to 'borrow' character traits and weave them into the protagonists. One ex-boyfriend's mother recognised herself which was rather scary. And Pinchy the lobster is real!
Who is your favourite author and why?
I adore Jilly Cooper. Not only is she witty and entertaining but she also writes beautifully about nature. I grew up reading her novels and whenever I feel down I pull one off the shelf and curl up with it. She's also been incredibly kind and supportive of my own writing. My biggest ambition is to meet her one day.
How do you handle rejections?
It's never nice to be rejected and when your book is your baby of course you take it personally when somebody tells you it's ugly! But responses to novels are so subjective and what one person hates another will love. Just think how many agents and publishers rejected Harry Potter!
What qualities do you think writers should have?
Writers should be tenacious and dedicated. It's a hard and often lonely occupation and you have to make big sacrifices. I haven't had a social life for years because evenings and weekends are the times when I write. I think you also need to be interested in people and enjoy observing the world at large. And of course you need to enjoy writing! At the end of the day, this is a passion as well as a career.
What are you working on at the moment?
At the minute I am working on my third book for Orion, currently titled 'Issie Evans Seeks Rural Bliss', and also a book for Avon which will be out a Christmas. In between that I have 30 GCSE coursework folders and 21 A Level Media projects to grade by Easter. Gulp!
I also teach courses for aspiring writers in lovely Polperro, where I live. I use a stunning Victorian House that overlooks the sea and I enjoy every minute of chatting to and helping my visitors. Two have now got book deals too and I feel very proud. The next course is on May 20th and there are still places! I also blog and update my website too, so readers can catch up with me there.
What advice would you give to an aspiring novelist?
Never give up! The difference between those of us who are published and those who aren't is just tenacity. If you really, really want to write then just keep going. Remember, it only takes two "Yeses" – one from a publisher and one from an agent – to send you on your way!
Ruth Saberton was talking to Maureen Vincent-Northam, co-author of The Writer's ABC Checklist
Posted by Maureen at 10:17
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2 comments:
- DW96 said...
A couple of useful insights there, Mo, Ruth, particularly that "special place to write." I can't imagine writing in bed (the missus would kill me) but I always enjoy working on the balcony when we're on holiday.
Great interview.
- 18 April 2011 at 11:04
- Writer Pat J said...
Love the website and a lovely interview too boot!
Will follow with pleasure...
- 18 April 2011 at 16:23


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My jet lag had not yet worn off as I headed out in search of sustenance. German phrases still rattled around in my brain, the ink in my passport had barely dried, and recent memories of schnitzel and sausage tugged at my taste buds.
I had a craving for real, honest continental cuisine, but didn't know where to find it in this molecular gastronomy-fueled, postmodern-infused, food trend-crazed city of ours.
That's when I stumbled upon Cafe Europa and found just what I was looking for.
A record player in one corner plays old-timey jazz tunes. Neighborhood regulars populate the small bar, nursing beers and chatting about the Old World. The restaurant is quiet enough to enable a good beer-fueled conversation, but not so quiet that you feel like everybody knows your business.
Even though the place has only been around for half a year, it exudes a warm, comfortable, lived-in feeling, as if it's been in the neighborhood forever. It manages to feel homey and foreign at the same time.
Ambience and food are perfectly matched. Heartily portioned dishes are easily sharable, rich and filling but not too heavy. Chilly Richmond nights scream for a steaming-hot bowl of red borscht, which somehow achieves a complex depth of flavor and lively brightness with clean flavors of beet, celery and onion tied together with fresh herbs and a cooling dollop of sour cream.
I never knew I liked borscht, but with every warming spoonful I found myself craving another earthy, tangy bite.
Two starchy starters, pierogies and potato dumplings, battle for attention on the appetizer menu. We had two types of pierogi — mushroom and potato — and while the dough was delicate and cooked to the perfect texture, the fillings were almost too subtle, their delicate flavors hard to pick up under the garnish of sliced scallions and crispy fried onions.
The dumplings, impeccably formed spoonfuls of potato, won us over with their soft, pillowy texture reminiscent of really good gnocchi. They're served swimming in a creamy mushroom sauce, a rich and savory complement to the dumplings and tasty enough to spoon up on its own, which also accompany the richly spiced goulash, a delightfully thick, meaty stew.
Having eaten at least one pork-based item on every day of my European journey, I tempered my expectations here, not believing that anything cooked in the US of A. could possibly hope to stand up to the classic porcine dishes I'd flown thousands of miles to experience.
One bite of Cafe Europa's pork schnitzel, however, quickly put the smackdown on my snobby assumptions. Crunchy, golden breading with a touch of warm spice gave way to a meltingly moist pork cutlet, tender and deftly seasoned.
The house-made pork sausage, with its beautifully browned skin and masterfully melded meaty interior, quickly jumped up the ranks to take on any sausage I've had in Europe or elsewhere. And the accompaniments — creamy mounds of mashed potato, sharp mustard and mellow, savory bacon-studded sauerkraut — beautifully rounded out each bite.
The beer list, while strictly European, is nicely varied, offering a wide spectrum of styles, and beer and food pairing is half the fun of dining here. If you're missing Europe, or dreaming of it, Cafe Europa is the next best thing — in some ways, it's even better.
Cafe Europa
Location: 4318 California St. (at Fifth Avenue), S.F.
Contact: (415) 386-1000, www.europasf.com
Hours: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays
Price range: $6 to $18
Recommended dishes: Potato dumplings ($9), red borscht ($6), pork schnitzel ($15), sausage with pork ($15), goulash ($16)
Credit cards: All major
Reservations: Accepted


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Karen & Jonathan, oh Karen & Jonathan, how I love thee. Let me count thee ways.
These two are so, so, so much fun. Seriously, they are the type of people you just want to be around because you know no matter what you are doing that you'll have the time of your life. Their wedding was the epitome of this! Karen was breathtaking and her shoes were to DIE FOR! Obsessed. Jonathan was smiling so much and you could tell he was so happy to be marrying the love of his life. Karen & Jonathan compliment each other so well. They are both so kind and thoughtful. They make sure that the people they love know just how much they are loved. They are fun and crazy and there is such a spark between them.
The ceremony was held in a super beautiful and open
in Independence, MO. The light filled the room with warmth as friends and family watched Karen & Jonathan commit their love and life to one another. There were lots of smiles and laughs during which was adorable. After the ceremony we got on the most incredible party bus to travel around Downtown Kansas City for pictures. Those pictures are so awesome. First stop was the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and then to the Kauffman Performing Arts building. That one shot below is one of my all time favorites. It's outrageously great. Final stop was the city streets downtown. I love street pictures downtown. So cool and so classic. It's the city and it's who we are.
The reception was held at the gigantic and grand
in downtown Kansas City. I have never shot there before and it was such a sight to behold. There was so much dancing. EVERYONE was out on that dance floor giving it their all! There was a huge photobooth where guests packed in and made the wackiest pictures. I just stood there and watch and laughed so hard.
I love you guys so much. I can't wait to see you again.
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December 17, 2009
Thrifty Threads
8 comments:
- Betsy Talbot said...
Wow. She is really stunning. I'm always amazed when someone looks so pulled together, no matter what they spent on their outfit. And when I find out it was second-hand - even better!
You can tell she is a fashionista by the details, especially the stockings. I want to be the kind of woman that can pull off that look! ;-)
- December 17, 2009
- danielle said...
Love this. The stockings are icing on the cake. :)
- December 17, 2009
- hiptobeme said...
Fit is soo important when finding something thrifted to make it look great. This fits fabulously, she looks wonderful and is an inspiration. My New Year's resolution is to actually follow through on taking up hems and doing simple alterations so things I find can fit me better. I have a few things in a pile that with a simple fix would make a world of difference. I always find great things but I am vertically challenged which can be difficult. My pants are often dragging in the mud, a cool thing when I was a teenager, not so much as an adult :)
- December 17, 2009
- Julie said...
Hiptobeme, I also have trouble finding clothes that fit, even new clothes (I have to try on 30 pairs of pants to find one that fits), so I rarely look at thrift stores because I assume nothing will fit me. And I don't have a lot of time for driving around and trying stuff on. (I'm a homeschool mom with a very impatient son.) But when I see something as gorgeous as this dress, it does make me want to try...
My goal is to be on Thrifty Threads, after all! ;-)
- December 20, 2009
- stephanie said...
Thanks for the nice words, ladies!
I just love wearing that dress.
Almost my entire wardrobe is resale - I post items and outfits on my blog sometimes, if you are interested in other ideas :
JULIE & HIPTOBEME...Re: hemmed clothes and clothes that fit - one of the GREAT things about resale is that you can find already-altered items. There are definitely other people with the same fit issues as any given person. Also, because resale draws from various seasons, years and makers worldwide there is a much more choice in fit in comparison to hitting the mall at any given time!
Good luck finding your treasures.
There are many to be found!
- December 21, 2009
- stephanie said...
and thanks to Angela for making me a regular on "Thrifty Threads!"
- December 21, 2009
- Julie said...
Okay Stephanie, you've inspired me. I'll have to give it a try on one of my rare kid-free Saturdays!
- December 21, 2009
- Angela said...
Thanks for all your comments, and Julie- I hope to see a photo from you someday soon for Thrifty Threads!
Thanks again to Stephanie! That is going to be a tough act to follow... I think I'll post our clothing swap next because that's a photo of myself and two of my friends...
So don't be intimidated- send in those photos!
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And He's a Used Car Salesman!
Stolen from Sig94
This guy was just upset with his boss and told it like he thought it was. What a great job of ad-libbing. He never misses a beat, if you listen carefully, you'll hear the cameraman and soundman lose it.
I seriously doubt this commercial was ever aired. Contrary to what the accompanying blurb has to say, there was extensive use of videotaping in the sixties.


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Pope Francis met on Wednesday with the parents of a US college student whose body was found in Rome's Tiber river this week, after apparently either being pushed or falling into the water less than 24 hours after arriving in Italy for summer classes.
A brief Holy See statement said Francis expressed to Beau Solomon's parents "feelings of deepest sympathy and compassion, and his closeness in prayer to the Lord for the young man who died so tragically." The Pope held the unscheduled, private encounter shortly before holding an audience with French pilgrims in a Vatican auditorium.
The mother, Jodi Solomon, appeared to be crying as her husband, Nick Solomon, put an arm around her while Francis tried to comfort the couple. Francis raised his hand in blessing.
Solomon's roommate has told school officials he last saw him early Friday at a pub popular with US students in the Trastevere neighbourhood of cafes, bars and restaurants near the Tiber.
The 19-year-old Solomon, who had just completed his first year of study at University of Wisconsin-Madison, had arrived in the Italian capital on Thursday for study at John Cabot University, a four-year, English-language institution not far from the pub.
Initial autopsy findings indicated there was water in the young man's lungs, meaning Solomon would have been alive when he ended up in the water, the Italian news agency ANSA said.
Police on Tuesday detained a homeless Italian, Massimo Galioto, 40, whom they described as being "seriously suspected of murder aggravated by futile motives."
Solomon's body was found on Monday a few kilometres down river from Trastevere.
A female companion of the Italian, who lived in an improvised camp set up along the Tiber's banks and near the base of one of the river's bridges, has said the American fell into the water after a shoving match with Galioto. The woman, Alessia Pennachioli, has described Solomon as being drunk and tumbling into the water.
Pennachioli told Italian RAI state TV that Solomon had been robbed by two Moroccan men, and that after he descended a staircase leading from a bridge to one of the Tiber's banks, he was "agitated, and had a fight" with Galioto, whom she referred to as Max. "It ended badly," she said on RAI.
Solomon "pushed, Max pushed back. He pushed a second time. Max pushed again," Pennachioli said. Solomon was "drunk and tumbled over" into the water, the woman said.
Some witnesses have told authorities the student was pushed into the river.
Although most of the river winds through the city placidly during summer, just downstream where the alleged scuffle took place is a small rapid, and concrete and rocks line much of the Tiber's banks.
Solomon's credit cards were used on Friday in Milan, and police are investigating whether other, still unidentified persons, had robbed him.
Across the river on the other bank, a summer-long fair, featuring food booths and artisans' shops, has been drawing thousands of visitors nightly.
It wasn't clear at what time Solomon was spotted on the river bank.
by Associated Press
Pope Francis met on Wednesday with the parents of a US college student whose body was found in Rome's Tiber river this week, after apparently either being pushed or falling into the water less than 24 hours after arriving in Italy for summer classes.


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In honor of my newest action pose set for Genesis 2 and 3 at Daz, here's a little freebie of 6 poses, 3 for G3F and 3 for G3M. Hope you like!
Note that this freebie contains the expressions and the positions as well in each pose. I recommend parenting each figure to the same null so you can move them all together if you need to.
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I live in a post war condo with a 6x13 concrete balcony. The metal grate used as the rail looks like jail (I'm not kidding). I'd really like to cover it - Hopefully with some sort of lattice cap or something. Can someone direct to a site where I can find this type of product? I'm not the handiest and I've been searching on google to no avail...
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You might first want to check with the documents you signed as part of the condo agreement---they may not allow such modifications.
If they do, there are numerous white vinyl fence parts and sections at the home improvement stores that may fit the bill.
This would probably require a minimum amount of cutting & assembly with a few tools.
Could you post some photos and give the rail dimensions???
I'm guessing you're wanting to hide/dress up the vertical pickets?
If so you might be able to use something like privacy panels or slats used for chain link fences ... examples : http://www.hooverfence.com/slats/slatindx.htm
Being in a condo you might be required to check with your condo board or committe as to what's allowable.
Just a thought. :)
We can definitely do this - others have but we're new to the building. I just attached a picture from when we moved in. We removed the screen and painted the concrete a much better color. The dimensions are 13 x 3.5
Why not just go green?
Get a couple of climbing plants, put the planters next to the railing, and let Nature decorate for you? There are some beautiful flowering vines that grow quickly, and they will help keep your balcony a bit cooler as well. Or there's always ivy (many varieties) that grows well in full sun or partial shade, even without direct sunlight if the area is bright enough.
If you have a brown thumb, use artificial plants!


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We recently had a design client change their mind about the some of the details on a sectional they'd ordered, and since we like to keep everyone happy, we made them a new one.
Now we have this beauty that needs to sell quickly because we're out of space on our showroom floor!
It's a take on our Melrose sofa, with some slight variations. The seat and back cushions are all premium down, and the fabric is one of my favorite linen-blend fabrics that we carry called Ireland Charcoal (it's the darker grey fabric with brown undertones shown below.)
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Guadalupe Rivera Marin to appear in San Miguel
By Susan Page
Diego Rivera's daughter, Lupe Rivera, will be honored here in San Miguel at an exclusive reception, a dinner and a public lecture on August 17, 18, and 19 respectively. The three-day event, open to the public, is a benefit for the San Miguel Writers' Conference.
Frida's Fiesta Weekend
A Benefit for the San Miguel Writers' Conference
Presenting: Guadalupe Rivera Marin, daughter of Diego Rivera
Reception: Sat, Aug 17, 4-6pm, US$40
Frida's Fiesta Dinner: Sun, Aug 18, 6pm, US$80
Lecture: "My Years as the Federal Senator from the State of Guanajuato"
Mon, Aug 19, 6pm, US$25
Hotel Real de Minas Ballroom
Frida's Fiesta Package: All three events, book signing, and priority seating at the lecture,
Dr. Lupe Rivera Marin is a lawyer and politician whose career included nine years representing the State of Guanajuato, first as congresswoman and then as senator. She served as the Mexican Ambassador to Italy and she is the longstanding Director of the National Institute for Historical Studies on the Mexican Revolution.
An accomplished writer and lecturer, Lupe Rivera is the author of three books. As a child, she spent memorable times in the kitchen of her stepmother, Frida Kahlo, an experience that led her to write a gorgeous bestselling cookbook, Frida's Fiestas. In her intimate portrait of her father, My Papa Diego and Me, she tells stories that are tender, funny and unexpected, bringing to life the world-renowned artist who just happened to be her father. This book also contains rare family photos and 14 high-quality reproductions of her father's works. Her book, Diego Rivera the Red is a colorful recreation of her father's childhood and early adulthood that reveals the ideological and artistic development of the famous revolutionary painter.
Gala reception
San Miguel residents and visitors will have a rare opportunity to meet and celebrate Lupe Rivera Marin at three events. On Saturday, August 17, from 4 to 6pm, we will welcome her at a gala reception to be held at an elegant home in Centro. The home is within easy walking distance to the Teatro Ángela Peralta, for those who have tickets to the Chamber Music Festival concert that evening at 7pm.
The Frida's Fiesta Dinner on Saturday, August 18 at 6pm, will feature cuisine from Rivera Marin's eponymous cookbook. The lavishly illustrated cookbook will be available for purchase that evening, and Rivera Marin will sign books, only for dinner guests. After dinner, she will share anecdotes about life with her famous father. Commemorative posters will be available at the dinner, to be held at a private rooftop dining room in Centro.
Life as a Federal Senator
On Monday night at 6pm, Dr. Rivera Marin will present a lecture in the Real de Minas Hotel ballroom, entitled "My Years as the Federal Senator for the State of Guanajuato." All of the events are bilingual, as simultaneous translation will be provided.
The San Miguel International Writers' Conference, for which the Frida's Fiestas Weekend is a benefit, will present its Ninth Annual Conference February 12 to 17, 2014. The exciting lineup of keynote speakers for that event includes Pat Conroy (Prince of Tides, The Great Santini); Yann Martel (Life of Pi); Laura Esquivel (Like Water for Chocolate); Benjamin Sáenz (PEN/Faulkner Prize winner for 2013); David Whyte (Pilgrim; Crossing the Unknown Sea); Kathi Diamant (Kafka's Last Love: The Mystery of Dora Diamant), and Ellen Bass (The Human Line; The Courage to Heal).
Tickets for the benefit weekend are priced as follows: The reception from 4 to 6pm on Saturday: US$40/520 pesos. The Frida's Fiestas Dinner on Saturday at 6pm: US$80 /1,000 pesos. The lecture on Monday at 6pm at Real de Minas: US$25/325 pesos.
A Patron Package for all three events saves US$20 off individual event tickets and includes the reception, the dinner, the book signing, and priority seating at the lecture for US$125/1,600 pesos. Tickets for the reception, the dinner, and the package are limited to the first 75 guests who purchase tickets.
To purchase tickets on line, go to www.sanmiguelliterarysala.org. While tickets are still available, they may be purchased in person in the courtyard of the Biblioteca, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 2pm, beginning July 30.


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BOMB disposal experts cordoned-off the heart of Rose Green this afternoon (Wednesday, January 21) after a bomb scare.
They were alerted to the possible threat around 1.15pm. The alarm was raised after a suspicious briefcase was found outside a bank branch.
A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "Police were called around 1.15pm to Avisford Terrace in Bognor to reports of a suspicious briefcase next to a bin.
"Roads have been closed in the area at Hewarts Lane and Rose Green Lane and the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) are on the scene."
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Christmas Tree Snow Globes
I can't believe it's Christmas Eve! One more sleep :D
As it is the Christmas season I thought I'd continue to spread the Christmas cheer and make some homemade decorations. I saw this cute post on Whipperberry a little while ago and instantly knew when it came closer to Christmas I would have to give it a go myself. I was pretty happy with the results, I think they add cute touch to any fire place or side. They could even be used and lovely little gifts. They are so easy to make and cost very little.
With just a few ingredients you can create such a pretty little thing. All you need is a jar, I simply washed out at empty jam jar. You'll also need some miniature Christmas trees, which I come across in my local garden center when I was hunting for my Christmas tree, at 99p a pack they were quite the bargain :) and finally some fake snow, which I found in a pound shop.
Once you have all your ingredients you just need to follow these few simple steps. Firstly secure you little tree to the inside of your jar lid, gluing it to the lid is probably the best and easiest way to do this. Next add a little about of fake snow into your jar, now the amount depends on your personal opinion, I added a few teaspoons, but I suggest testing it, you can always put more in or take some out until you get the perfect amount. Finally, screw the lid back onto the jar, making sure it is on tightly and then turn it upside down. I added some Christmas ribbon around the lid to make it more festive. And Voila, its's complete!
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The Industrial Training Fund, ITF is to establish 37 Industrial Skill Training centres in the six geo political zones of the country.
The Director-General, Prof. LongmasWapmuk disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, assuring that the agency has also planned to train 37,000 youths in different skill acquisition.
He said: "The decision to embark on the establishment of the centres was part of the funds' efforts at addressing the obvious shortage of skilled manpower acquisition in the country.
"ITF was established to promote and encourage the acquisition of skills in industry and commerce sectors of the nation's economy with the view of generating a pool of sufficient indigenous trained manpower to meet the needs of the private and public sectors of the economy.
"The centres when opened will enhance Apprenticeship Scheme as well as the training of young entrants and other skill workers thereby reduce over dependence on government.
"The fund had earlier established three centres in Ikeja, Kano and Jos, ITF is collaborating with ITEE, Singapore establishing a model skill training centre in Abuja, the centre in Abuja is to embark on the training of candidates on technology, electrical/electronics, ICT, Mechatronics and Culinary.
"The agency is also floating a skilled manpower development programme initiated under a collaborative association with the Nigeria Employers' consultative Association, NECA. The project, he said, is tagged: "Technical Skills Development Project TSDP," he stated.
He added that agency is also developing job specification documents, while at the moment 110 staff of the Dangote Cement Group are being trained in a long-term programme.
The agency is also coordinating and sponsoring a National Industrial Skills Development Programme, NISDP, which has taken off in 10 states of the federation. Under the first phase of this programme, 10,000 youths are already being trained while a total of 30,000 young Nigerians are expected to be trained in diverse trade in the nation's economic sectors as identified.


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This is my weekly post, listing some of the giveaways I'm entering around the blogosphere. Also, take note of the new button on the lefthand side of the Calico Critic. The link to Prizey.net will take you to a full listing of all the contests that I'm currently running on the blog. Such convenience!
- Angela at Library Girl Reads is clearing house and giving away several books to make room for her April acquisitions. Deadline is 2/24. Here's the link:
- The long-awaited giveaways of Robin Maxwell's O, Juliet have begun! Here are some of them:
Allie at Hist-Fic Chick is an O, Juliet giveaway participant. Deadline is 2/13.
Susie at All Things Royal is also participating. Deadline is 2/13.
Susie at All Things Royal is also participating. Deadline is 2/13.
Lucy at Enchanted by Josephine is giving away a copy. Deadline is 2/4. Here's her link:
Lizzy at Historically Obsessed is giving away her ARC. Deadline is February 4th.
- Teddy Rose at So Many Precious Books, So Little Time is giving away up to 3 audiobooks of The Swan Thieves. The deadline is February 5th. If you'd be so gracious as to mention that Laura Hartness of The Calico Critic sent you, I would be most grateful for the extra point!
- Seductive Musings is hosting a guest blog post with Sharon Lathan and giving away the first 3 books in her Darcy Saga. Deadline for the contest is February 6th.


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Welcome to the home of the Lasang Tibetan
Terriers owned by International Championship Show Judge, Mrs
Angela Draper Andrews. I have been breeding and showing dogs
since 1960.
Tibetan Terriers joined the household in 1984. Our first
champion Gaycetta Bruin a beautiful cream male winning B.I.S
(Best In Show) at the Tibetan Terrier breed club show, 5 CC's
(Challenge Certificates) & 9 Reserve CC's. Gaycetta Bruin
features in most of our pedigrees being the grandfather to
winning dogs that are in the show ring today.
All stock is Eye Tested and Hip Scored by
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4 killed in apparent drag race; man charged with murder
MIDDLESEX, N.C. – A North Carolina man has been charged with second-degree murder in an apparent drag race that killed four people and injured several others.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol said investigators believe two cars were in a pre-arranged race when one driver lost control and struck a group of people watching nearby about 10:30 p.m. Sunday. In addition to the people killed, at least three were injured.
Court records show that Jimmy Pearce II of Zebulon is charged with three counts of second-degree murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon. He made his first court appearance Monday.
The Highway Patrol says in a news release that Pearce hit the victims with his 1989 Ford Mustang in the crash in Johnston County, about 30 miles east of Raleigh.


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The Master's degree in Architecture (MArch) is unique in Canada. The program draws heavily upon the study of northern community needs coupled with an integrated approach to building systems for northern climates. Building with wood, design for climate change and digital fabrication are three areas of study for advanced graduate work, including a final design Thesis. The program length is two-years, with continued focus on experiential learning through design-build and community-design projects. Design studio options include 'Architecture and Craft,' 'Indigenous Design' or 'Community Building.' Two terms are devoted to co-operative education, placing students in design related offices locally, nationally and internationally. Specialized research is presented through research seminars while professional practice is emphasized through co-operative education and an advanced course in architectural practice. Courses on fabrication further expose students to the relationship between architecture and industry through making. A design Thesis forms the spine of the second year. Design courses (including Thesis) and co-operative placements are offered in both French and English.
The program strives to become recognized nationally for Indigenous Design at the graduate level. Indigenous worldviews and knowledge are present throughout the program, delivered in particular courses and through various community settings. The knowledge and skills gained in the professional program prepare students to enter into the profession of architecture. Graduates can expect to find employment as intern architects or enter into a variety of related design fields including urban design, community planning, sustainable design, environmental design, or digital fabrication.
The Master's degree in Science Communication (MSCom) is the first and only program of its kind in Canada. The program is an intense 12 month experience that covers the theory underlying good communication as well as the practical challenges of effectively communicating science and the issues involving science in society. Courses include learning, design and rhetorical theory, the application of new social and traditional media, exhibit development and research methods. This is a 12-month program with an eight week work placement. The program is delivered in partnership with Science North, the local science centre, which provides students with experiential learning opportunities for research and application of science communication principles. Students also need to write a Major Research Paper to complete the program. The knowledge and skills gained in the program prepare students for a growing number of careers in science communication. Graduates can expect to find employment with government agencies, NGOs, science centres, museums, zoos and aquariums, and leading research centres such as Perimeter Institute and Triumf, and wherever communicating complex scientific ideas and information is needed.
The MIR in Master of Indigenous Relations will provide graduate education to students that centers on Indigenous perspectives and worldviews. It acknowledges the complex nature of Indigenous issues, and builds capacity for knowledge generation through the mobilization of Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge and epistemology. The program is interdisciplinary in nature.
The Forensic Identification Program is a professional degree designed exclusively for experienced Forensic Identification Officers already working for Police Services in that capacity. The degree is designed to enhance the expertise of those officers. It builds on the training they have already acquired in the Forensic Identification Diploma they received from the Ontario Police College and the Canadian Police College by providing intellectual depth in the relevant sciences used in crime scene analysis. Further, it provides a deepened understanding of the rules of evidence in the criminal justice process and introduces some key themes in professional ethics.


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1. Program Goals/Activities
To support and encourage research by our most talented undergraduate researchers, the College of Business and Economics is initiating an Undergraduate Research Travel Grant program. The specific goal of this program is to provide support for students to travel with a faculty mentor to a national, international or (less preferred) regional professional meeting to make a research presentation (either oral or poster). This program is intended to complement the experience students gain by presenting at NCUR through the support of the Undergraduate Research program. It is particularly suitable for students who have already presented at NCUR.
2. Eligibility
Up to $800 is available to support travel by each student. 10 awards in total are available annually. Support for faculty travel should be requested through the College Professional Development Plan, or funded extramurally. Students enrolled full time in a College of Business and Economics major are eligible. They must be juniors or seniors and have a UW-Whitewater cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Mentors must be College of Business and Economics tenure-track or tenured faculty or academic staff members holding at least a 50% appointment. If there is an excess of grant applications, the following criteria will be considered in awarding travel grants:
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Requests will be accepted in each academic year from July 15 to March 15. Faculty must request funds on behalf of student presenters using the form available here. Please also paste copies of the student's unofficial transcript, student's CV, a description of the research project/scholarly activity to be presented (highlighting the student's role), and a brief mentor CV into the Word file containing the form. E-mail this file, as an attachment, to the Undergraduate Research Program (email@example.com) as early as possible. When sending the respective email, please insert "CoBE Student Travel Award Application" in the subject line. The Director will make recommendations to the CoBE Dean Dr. John Chenoweth. Awards will be announced by e-mail as soon as possible.
For faculty, all out-of-state travel must receive prior approval from the College. Please use the form provided here and submit it to Dean Dr. John Chenoweth (Hyland Hall 4300B) for approval before out-of-state travel commences.
Applicants should NOT finalize travel arrangements (i.e., purchase plane ticket, register for conference, etc) before approval.
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Travel must be completed and reimbursement forms submitted by June 20 of the academic year in question. All reimbursements must follow state and UW System guidelines as described by the UW-Whitewater Travel Information Office. All forms must be turned in the Undergraduate Research Program office, Andersen Library 2115, via hard copy. Please see our FAQ page for additional information: FAQ.


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It was interesting to me at first, then a bit disturbing when I was viewing a recent JC Penney ad. I'm not sure, but I think it might be a case of photo trickery. So I decided to ask my husband.
Here are two pics from a recent ad. Look at the models on these two pages. Yes, three of the four pics are of the same girl. But look at the thighs. They look almost identical in all four pics. All four have that "inner thigh gap" as if thighs should not be touching. Each picture appears to have an indent about 4" below the crotch line. Forget trying to slide a manilla folder between their legs, you could slide a 2X4 right through without it every touching their thighs lol! Very few people I know have thighs like that. There are some but they are a tiny minority.
Point is, I hate advertising like this. As if they pants they sell are going to make us normal people look like we have this huge inner thigh gap. Or like it's even desired. It's not normal. Not that it's abnormal, it's just not a mainstream look and most women and teens I know are simply not built this way. Except for that very small minority.
Now, look at a model from another JC Penney ad. It was either the same ad or maybe a week or two apart. This model has realistic hips and thighs. They are fuller and normal looking. No, not heavy at all. Simply normal like the way many of us are built.
Please JC Penney, use young teens in your ads that have thighs built like the majority. Go for the manilla-folder-could-fit-between-the-thighs look. Not a stinkin' 2X4. And if these pics were photoshopped like many are, shame on you.


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SMILES ON WASHINGTON SQUARE by Raymond Federman (Thunder's Mouth: $13.95). "Smiles on Washington Square is the story of a couple who meet in Greenwich Village (although perhaps they do not meet) and pursue a love affair which ultimately ends (assuming, however, that it ever began). The book is more of a teasing exercise than a novel--long on intellect, but short on flesh and bone. Most of the story follows Moinous, a young French immigrant. Moinous served in the U.S. Army in order to gain citizenship. Discharged at the end of the Korean War, he finds himself alone, unemployed and homeless in New York City. The one thing that enlivens his gloom is a smile thrown his way by a woman at an anti-McCarthy rally in Washington Square. The woman is Sucette, a blond Bostonian who is studying creative writing at Columbia. Their meeting is only an exchange of glances across a crowd.
But "in spite of its rather problematic beginning," Raymond Federman writes, "the love story of Moinous & Sucette will have to unfold, one way or the other." Moinous builds elaborate fantasies about the blonde who smiled at him. Sucette, while writing a short story, works in a new character, a young foreign-looking man whom she decides to call Moinous. Two weeks later, they meet again and fall in love. Or they may not.


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One teenager died and three other children were injured on Friday when a Khmer-Rouge era rocket exploded in Kampong Speu province.
Phnom Sroch district police chief Say Bunthan said that a 17-year-old cowherd, along with two boys, 8 and 10, and a girl, 10, had taken their cows to graze near Kraing Lahong village when they discovered the discarded B-40 rocket and started to throw stones at it.
The 17-year-old, who suffered wounds to his head and torso, died en route to the hospital.
To contact the reporter on this story: Buth Reaksmey Kongkea at [email protected]


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Mugamoodi is hailed as an authentic superhero movie. Starring Jiiva, Narain and Pooja Hegde, the film is directed by Mysskin and UTV Motion Pictures are the producers. Young composer K provides the music for this much hyped venture. Let's see if he delivers… Vaayamoodi summa iruda... Aalaap Raju Lyrics: Madhan KarkyThe guitar notes are a beautiful backdrop to this cute number which has a simple tune. Aalaap Raju is truly spellbinding. The chorus makes the song even more endearing while the interspersed dialogues are engaging. This song is sure to make a mark for the sheer melody and the simple yet classy instrumental accompaniments. A great start to the album.Lullaby for loss Theme...This theme is very sober with gentle guitar notes. It will surely sooth your senses. The song sounds like a lullaby true to its title. Towards the end, the theme picks up and becomes more intense and dramatic. Kudi vaazhthu... Mysskin Lyrics: Mysskin After 'Kannadasan Kaarakudi', this is yet another number rendered by Mysskin based on the TASMAC crowd and the culture of boozing to forget all worldly worries. The tempo is slow and the percussions have also been toned down. The lines 'Bodha Illadha Sandhoshama, Raja Illadha Sangeethama' pack a punch in the song where the lyrics stand out even otherwise. The mellow instrumental track before the first stanza, adds more drama to the song. Blue panther on the prowl Theme... This is the heroic theme that is being played along with the trailer. It has enough tempo and pace to send the pulse racing. This might sound great along with some nice chase sequences on screen. The starting of the theme has a distinct Hans Zimmer touch. Maayavi... ChinmayiLyrics: Madhan Karky This song has more than a fair share of seriousness in it. Chinmayi sounds different in this song compared to her general peppy numbers and the instrumentals before the second stanza stand out. Somehow it turns out to be a typical Myskkin number, which we have heard in his earlier films. Cape of Good Hope Theme... This interesting theme again starts off akin to Hans Zimmer's style. There is a nice orchestra of string and brass instruments, with minimum percussive beats. Hell Heaven and the Ladder Theme... This is really intense despite being a short theme. The violin makes a lot of impact. Superb, one must say. Come let's fall in love Theme... Beautifully titled, this one is very soothing. It takes off from the "Vaayamoodi summa iruda" number. Nice guitar, piano and violin bits add to the relaxing mood. Very long for a theme, though. Maayavi Flute Theme... This is the flute rendition of the earlier number by Chinmayi. The flute as such is a divine instrument and it sounds typically mellifluous. Vaayamoodi summa iruda with guitar... Aalaap Raju Lyrics: Madhan Karky In this version, there are some extra guitar additions to the first number. It just adds more taste to the ultimate outcome. Aalaap Raju can count this as yet another chartbuster in his list.Don't drive your car with this music On Theme... Another long theme and an eclectic one at that. The beat is really thumping. K has invested a lot of effort into making this one, a theme to savour. Who got such a title for this theme? Pretty indigenous.
Verdict: K's themes really lift the album and make us look forward to the movie's BGM score. Among the songs, Aalaap Raju's number takes the cake. On the whole, the music has provided a good platform for the superhero to soar.