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The other week I was reading through one of my favourite blogs "Adorkable Darling " ( She's absolutely amazing, you should definitely go check this little ray of sunshine out ) and she'd taken part in " The Simple Pleasures Tag ". Now, most of you will know that I don't tend to do tags but I think this is a really great way to focus on all the good things in life that you so easily forget !
The rules are simple, make a list of the simple things in life that bring you happiness and then tag somebody else to do the same.
So here we go :
- Fresh Sheets
- Good Skincare Products
- Hot Chocolate
- Belly Laughs
- Pancakes Made Just Right
- Swimming In The Sea
- Sunday Morning Cuddles
- Christmas Songs
- Cats
- Yoga Class
- Exploring New Cities
- Being with my Girlfriend
- New Notebooks
- Macaroni Cheese
- My Guitar
- Reading A Good Book
- The Smell Of Fresh Cut Grass
- Fresh Flowers

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I'm behind on my blogging, but as I was finishing up this gorgeous wedding, I couldn't help but post this little preview. I have honestly been so blessed to work with some of the most beautiful brides, inside and out.
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text: Creating a restorative garden is a big deal. It speaks to lots of big ideas: restorative justice, habitat conservation, outdoor education. And the list goes on. What might get overlooked sometimes is the little stuff: the micro-moments of discovery that happen when kids slow down and look around them. The Wildlands works its magic when kids stop, take notice, and discover.


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Next Thursday, May 31, will begin the great festivities of Granada, the Corpus Christi, and they do it with the traditional "alumbrao" of the façade of the fair, which opens the Granada Fair 2018.
On May 16, the fourth edition of Flamenco Madrid will start, a contest where big names are given of the current panorama of this Intangible Heritage of Humanity that represents us worldwide.
The half marathon of Madrid is a sporting event of great tradition and with a lot of history. Its first edition took place in 1989 and over the years it has been gaining in importance and number of participants. In recent years, more than 20,000 runners have gathered to enjoy a Madrid placed almost exclusively at their disposal. In fact, running is a sport that increasingly raises more passions between professionals and amateurs.
One more year, the fairgrounds of Madrid, IFEMA, gives us the opportunity to know the trends of contemporary and avant-garde art in one of the most relevant international events in this field. ARCOmadrid 2018 opens on February 21st, and opens the doors to us under the promising slogan "The future is not what is going to happen, but what we are going to do".
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Ex-N. Korean official in Austria says he unsuccessfully sought asylum in S. Korea
BERLIN, March 12 (Yonhap) -- A former North Korean official who reappeared recently after spending 16 years in hiding in Austria says he unsuccessfully tried to seek political asylum in South Korea a few years ago.
Kim Jong-ryul, who made headlines early this month in a surprise reappearance with a book offering glimpse into the plush life of former North Korean leader Kim Il-sung, told Yonhap News Agency on Thursday that he contacted South Korea's embassy in Austria in 2006 in an asylum bid.
"But it fell through. As the embassy official rejected me, it amounts to the South Korean government's rejection," Kim said in a telephone interview with Yonhap News. "It appears they did so because I'm a communist with horns."
A senior official at the embassy in Austria acknowledged that Kim had contacted the mission, but said he then fell off the radar without a clear explanation.
"It appears that the dialogue back then did not go smoothly," the official said on condition of anonymity, adding that the embassy has had no contact with Kim since his resurfacing.
Kim, 75, had worked in Austria for two decades from the early 1970s, posing as a trade firm employee and shipping to North Korea whatever Kim Il-sung wanted. In 1994, he faked his own death and went into hiding.
His reappearance drew wide media attention. He held a press conference to announce his book, and afterward officially sought asylum in Austria.
Kim Jong-ryul said the former North Korean leader spent millions of dollars buying everything from luxury cars, carpets and exotic foods as well as security equipment like poisonous gas detectors, while his people struggled amid poverty.
"When a person reaches 70, he thinks about death," Kim told Yonhap. "I asked myself whether I should die like this, and thought that I should offer some last words. That's why I decided to publish the book."
Kim said life after his disappearance was harsh.
"I have slept on the same bed every day for the past 5,619 days in an underground room in a small rural village on the outskirts of Vienna," he said, adding that he lived on a small amount of money he stashed away beforehand. "I think I lived on about 3.5 euros a day, which is not even enough to buy a pack of cigarettes."
Kim said he made up his mind to desert his homeland after the 1994 death of Kim Il-sung, also North Korea's founder and current leader Kim Jong-il's father. He said he predicted at the time that the Pyongyang regime wouldn't last more than five years.
He now thinks the regime is unlikely to collapse any time soon because it keeps such tight control over the people.
"About 10,000 people at most want the dictatorship to continue, oppressing and suppressing the people," he said.
Kim has a family back in North Korea and expressed concern about them.
"I haven't had any contact with them for the past 16 years," he said. "I have a wife, a daughter and a son (in the North). My son must be about 45 years old and my daughter about 40 years old."
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Complexity in Language
Language represents a mystery of the mind that has been explored for ages, with an exponentially increasing complexity. Think of all that must take place for you to read and understand this sentence alone. And in most cases, the communication is almost instantaneous, an astounding feet of computing power.
First rumblings of a revolution
I suspect that most, like me, have been unaware of the cognitive revolution, beginning in the study of linguistics.Noam Chomsky declared war on the old linguistic regime in 1957, with his dismantling of the popular view of language orchestrated by B. F. Skinner, the famous behavioral psychologist (the one who performed all the pigeon training experiments).
Skinner believed that language was a simple matter of training and years of experience, similar to training pigeons with huge brains. In 1957, Chomsky wrote a scathing review of B. F. Skinner's (1957) most important work on language, Verbal Behavior. In his short review Chomsky dismantled Skinner's argument deftly, labeling the idea of language "through reinforcement [or training] ... quite empty" (p. 12). In one mighty stroke, Chomsky tore apart the most respected theory of language, revealing the hollow center.
Noam Chomsky's new vision
Chomsky ripped through the old view with the ease of a genius, suggesting that all humans are born with hardwiring in the brain that prepared them to learn any language. This programming was the result of millions of years of evolution in the human brain. Chomsky's view shocked both linguists and psychologist, making the brain far more complex than Skinner had imagined. Humans, according to Chomsky, are born ready to learn language.
The cognitive revolution burst forth with this shift in thinking, and the study of cognition or cognitive science began to flourish. Linguistics moved from the study of grammar to the study of the mind and the infinite complexity of language, entering the realm of true science.
A new regime
As a consequence of the linguistic breakthrough, ripples of influence washed through all of academia, with whole new fields of study springing up rapidly. New departments were popping up on campuses across the United States and Europe, Chomsky having opened the black treasure box of the brain. Language was now seen as an entry point into the inner workings of the mind.
In his continued scholarship, Chomsky broke language apart and put the pieces back together again, meticulously studying and observing language as the means of acquiring data, hypothesizing, and experimenting. Chomsky envisioned language as a set of building blocks from which any individual can create and understand an infinite variety of utterances. This is sometimes referred to as transformational or generative grammar.
This new transformational model accounted well for the complexity of human language. Chomsky's work in the late 1950's established the mental mechanisms that could manipulate words, phrases, and clauses into an infinite number of structures that an average speaker can both produce and process.
A vision of universal grammar
Breaking the syntax of language into finite, fundamental units allowed Chomsky to push closer to an understanding of how language might work in the human mind. He hoped that this would lead to the ever-illusive universal grammar, representing the rules of structure that connect all human languages. His work pointed to the commonality between languages and cultures across the globe.
Breaking down the language to the fundamental pieces that are combined and recombined made possible the concept of computing and computer languages. Chomsky opened the door to computers and at the same time gave birth to a plethora of new fields of study such as computer science, cognitive science, modern linguistics, neuroscience, neurophilosophy, evolutionary psychology, and many more. All computer technology can trace some of it's history back to Chomsky's cognitive revolution.
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Chomsky, N.(1959).Verbal behavior, by B. F. Skinner. Indianapolis, IN: Bobbs-Merrill.
Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal behavior . Acton, MA: Copley Publishing Group.


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Julie's Cuban
202 Dovercourt Rd
(east of Dufferin, between Dundas and Argyle)
416 532 7397
Reservations recommended.
Ideal restaurant service is friendly, fast and efficient and not condescending or "in your face". The service we received at Julie's Cuban Restaurant came very close to that ideal. The ambiance on a freezing Friday night was enchanting. Picture a retro snack bar in a downtown residential neighbourhood that's been preserved and jazzed up, Cuban style. However, we got an icy blast every time customers did not close the entrance door firmly behind them - this needs fixing.
After starting with a traditional soup - Potaje de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean) that was thick and tasty, I chose two veggie options from the tapas menu: the Tostones Rellenos - green plantain cups stuffed with a creamy avocado and onion mixture (pictured here) was exceptionally good both in presentation and taste; and Yuca con Mojo which was nicely cooked if a little bland. Yuca, known variously as manioc and cassava, is a starchy root vegetable and a staple food in the tropics. It is also what tapioca and the "bubbles" in bubble tea are made of. In Cuban cuisine, mojo is sauce made with garlic, olive oil and a citrus juice, frequently lime.
The tapas menu and entrees are good value for money. The Camarones al ajillo (garlic prawns), $7.25, were very good and Pollo con Platano Maduro (chicken breast stuffed with plantain), $16.95, was a huge portion if a little bland. We found the wine list (no house wine, cheapest bottle $33) and the peppermint tea at $3.50 a cup to be pricey. The Key Lime Pie was heavenly. Total cost incl tax for three persons $111.89 plus tip.
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By David Englander
HEALTH CARE REFORM, or what's left of it, will put pressure on pricey medical devices and doctors' fees, but basic stuff, such as disposable gloves, syringes and surgical dressings, is likely to remain unscathed. With $7.2 billion in revenue last year, (ticker: OMI) is the largest U.S. distributor of medical and surgical supplies to acute-care facilities. Cardinal Health, the big drug distributor, is the No. 2, with $4.6 billion in revenue from this segment of the market.
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O&M's revenue has grown at a 13% annual clip over the past five years; earnings have compounded at 14%. This year the company is expected to earn $112 million, or $2.69 a share, on revenue of $8 billion. EPS are expected to climb 12%, to $3.02 in 2010.
The company's shares closed Friday at $44.71. They could reach $54 in a year as cost and purchasing synergies of a recent acquisition kick in. The stock yields 2.0%.
Much of the company's growth has come from acquisitions. Three years ago O&M bought McKesson's acute-care medical and surgical supply distribution operation for $152 million. A year ago the company paid $30 million for Burrows, a privately-held distributor with $600 million in sales. In the first half of 2009, O&M's revenue grew 13%, with about 70% of that increase coming from the Burrows acquisition and other new business. The rest came from increased sales to existing customers.
Now the cost synergies from the Burrows deal are taking hold. On the company's most recent conference call, management said staffing cuts and facilities closures could reduce selling, general and administrative costs to 6.95% of revenue from 7.15%. For an $8 billion business, that would add as much as $16 million to operating profits.
Owens & Minor also has a small but growing private-label business, called MediChoice, for high-volume products, like digital thermometers, specimen containers and surgeon caps. In addition to being cheaper for customers than branded products, private-label goods are more profitable for distributors.
O&M is likely to stay below the radar of congressional cost cutters, but rising profits will lift its profile with investors.


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The project to convert the derelict former Cumbernauld Primary School building in Cumbernauld Village into a Community and Heritage Hub has come to a disappointing end. The organisation who were leading on the project, Cumbernauld Community Development Trust, met earlier this week and reluctantly decided to withdraw from the project. The group had recently applied … Continue reading
Work is ongoing to convert the long-term, derelict former Cumbernauld Primary School, in Cumbernauld Village, into a thriving Community and Heritage Hub. The group behind this ambitious project is Cumbernauld Community Development Trust, the new name for Cumbernauld House Trust. The organisation plans to use the existing school building to accommodate a community café, offices … Continue reading
After much discussion and deliberation, we've now formally changed the name of our organisation to Cumbernauld Community Development Trust. It was decided that this name best reflected the aims and ambitions of our group and avoided any potential confusion with other groups in the area. The name change has now been formally accepted by both … Continue reading
We're aware we've been relatively quiet recently but we can assure you we're still working to deliver our Cumbernauld Community and Heritage Hub project and are firmly committed to the restoration of the former Cumbernauld Primary School building. Over the last six months or so we've strengthened our committee, bringing in some new members with the drive … Continue reading
We have strongly resisted the urge to stick any photos of Uncle Sam or Lord Kitchener up on this item but it wasn't easy! However the Trust really does need your help. Although we have hundreds following us on Twitter and thousands on Facebook when we go for funding a number of the major funders … Continue reading
A proposed multi-million pound community project has taken one step closer to becoming reality recently following the completion of two feasibility studies. Plans to convert the former Cumbernauld Primary School building in Cumbernauld Village into a sustainable community facility are being progressed by local registered charity Cumbernauld House Trust (CHT) and community group Cumbernauld Village … Continue reading
We are delighted to be one of the 16 recently announced Scottish groups to benefit from the Big Lottery Fund's Investing In Ideas scheme. http://news.biglotteryfund.org.uk/pr_050712_sco_iii_ideas_from_scottish_groups Their £10,000 grant has allowed us to commission the feasibility studies that have been underway for the last few months and we look forward to sharing the results with you … Continue reading
Obviously the school campaign is going to mean a significant amount of funding is going to be needed to pay for it. We are going to be kicking off a series of work based around community fundraising and getting more in for the people of Cumbernauld. A lot of major funders require some form of … Continue reading
So we've been given a couple of the rough drafts of the possible shape of the new building and wanted to share these with you to get your opinions. These drafts were for the option 2 proposal which was shown on the night of the consultation. The main differences from Option 1 are the additional … Continue reading
A fantastic turn out last night at our Public Consultation. We leafleted the village (thanks to CVAC for putting the effort in there) and advertised online. Phiilip Morgan-Klein (Chair of CVAC) chaired the meeting for the group and went through the background to the project and what our aims were. Following on from that Jura (our business … Continue reading


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Sharks built for another long spring
After reaching Stanley Cup Final for first time, there is plenty of optimism in San Joseby Eric Gilmore / NHL.com Correspondent
SAN JOSE -- One year after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the San Jose Sharks made the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in their 25-year history.
The Sharks lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games in the Cup Final, but under coach Peter DeBoer they proved to themselves and the rest of the NHL that they have the skill and mental toughness to go deep in the playoffs.
After playing a full regular season and four rounds in the playoffs under DeBoer, the Sharks won't have to spend training camp and the early part of next season learning new systems, as they did this season. That should make for a faster start and an easier path back to the playoffs for another potential run at the Cup.
Video: Locker Clean Out: Wilson addresses the media
WHAT THEY SAID: "It's a tough day because there's so many mixed emotions. The one that resonates though is how proud we are of them. We shared that with them as a group, what they've accomplished, the work they've done, taking care of each other to get to this point, players, coaching staff, trainers, everybody. And our fan support's been off the charts, as always. A lot of pride, a lot of proud feelings toward people, but it stings. It may lessen as the summer goes forward, but sitting here right now I'd lying if I said it didn't sting." -- General manager Doug Wilson
THE BURNING QUESTION: The Sharks have never before played this deep into the playoffs. After working so hard for so long yet denied of the ultimate prize, the question is how they'll respond physically and mentally after a short offseason. A number of Sharks, including Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski, Brent Burns and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, will play in the World Cup of Hockey in September, making their offseason even shorter.
INJURIES: Forward Tomas Hertl missed the final four games in the Final with a right-knee injury. He said he was injured in a collision with Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist late in the third period of Game 2. Hertl is wearing a brace, but he said he won't have to undergo surgery. No other Sharks missed an entire game in the playoffs because of an injury.
WHO COULD GO: Forwards Dainius Zubrus, Nick Spaling and Micheal Haley, defensemen Roman Polak and Matt Tennyson, and backup goaltender James Reimer can become unrestricted free agents July 1. Reimer could attempt to find work as a starting goalie elsewhere, but available jobs are limited. Spaling had a solid playoffs and has the versatility to play center and wing. He could well have earned himself another contract. Polak's spot might go to one of San Jose's young defensemen in the organization. Hertl and speedy forward Matt Nieto are impending restricted free agents, as is defensemen Dylan DeMelo. Hertl did enough this season to earn a long-term contract, and the Sharks need all the speed they can get, and that works in Nieto's favor. Forward Patrick Marleau, the longest-tenured San Jose player, and Thornton each is approaching the final year of his contact. Thornton was one of the Sharks' top players, centering the top line. Marleau had an up-and-down season. Each has a no-trade clause.
Video: Locker Clean Out: Jones cleans out locker
BIGGEST NEED(S): Last summer, the Sharks traded for goaltender Martin Jones and signed two key free agents, defenseman Paul Martin and forward Joel Ward, as well as forward Joonas Donskoi, a rookie free agent from Finland. This year, they might fill most of their needs internally from a large crop of recent draft picks. Right wing Timo Meier, the ninth pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, could break through to the NHL at some point next season. Defensemen Jeremy Roy, the 31st pick in 2015, and Mirco Mueller, the 18th selection in 2013, should battle for jobs. So should defenseman Julius Bergman, chosen in the second round in 2014. If Reimer leaves as a free agent, the Sharks will need new a backup goaltender for Jones. Aaron Dell, an impending unrestricted free agent, was their top goaltender for the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League. Dell's AHL teammate, Troy Grosenick, has another year on his contract. The Sharks also signed free agent goaltender Mantas Armalis, a Lithuanian who had been playing professionally in Sweden.
2016 DRAFT PICKS: The Sharks have six picks, but none in the first or third rounds. They traded their first-round pick to the Boston Bruins for Jones.
REASON FOR OPTIMISM: Reaching the Cup Final for the first time in their history was a huge step in the right direction. The majority of the core group should be intact for 2016-17, so the Sharks should be a formidable group again next season.


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Bulmershe Sports Leaders lend a hand at Woodley School Sports Week
Date published: Wed 28 Jun 2017
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Woodley School Sports Week
The final day of Woodley Schools Sports Week saw 230 year 4 students from our local feeder schools spend the day at the Goals Centre taking part in a range of physical activities.
Students had the opportunity to lead ultimate frisbee, rounders, tennis, rugby and table tennis spending 30 minutes on each sport.
The day was led by our outstanding Year 7 – 10 sports leaders who did a fantastic job on a very hot day explaining the rules of each game, organising the year 4 students into teams and supporting the students when needed.
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In the wake of widespread protests by the business community, Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said there will be some changes in the new VAT law.
"I'm thinking about giving some relief… some amendments may come (in next budget) …I'm' still considering a change," he told reporters in response to a query at a programme in the city.
Muhith was inaugurating a mobile VAT Online Helpdesk at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) office.
The government is planning to implement the new VAT law — 'VAT and Supplementary Duty Act 2012' — from the next fiscal year.
Experts have expressed concern that the uniform 15 percent VAT will increase the already high cost of living in the country.
On April 30 last, business leaders had a heated debate with Finance Minister Muhith during a meeting between the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and NBR over the implementation of a new VAT law, with the businesspeople threatening to take to the streets.
Regarding the helpdesk, Muhith said there will be minibuses that will roam around markets and carry out online VAT registration for businessmen. Seven such vans will be launched in Dhaka, while two in Chittagong.
The new law envisages a uniform 15 percent VAT instead of the existing multiple rates now applicable for many goods and services.
The NBR, however, maintains that the new law will not increase the prices of goods in general as businesses will get rebates.


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Illinois will regulate the use of drones by law enforcement under a bill signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn.
The Chicago Democrat signed the measure Tuesday. Quinn spokesman Grant Klinzman said the governor signed the law -- SB1587 -- to protect people's right to privacy.
Drones are sophisticated, unmanned aircraft that authorities are considering for aerial surveillance. The law requires authorities to obtain a search warrant before using a drone to collect information.
Bill sponsor Democratic state Sen. Daniel Biss has said the law helps maintain a reasonable expectation of privacy. The American Civil Liberties Union praises the new law as appropriate and reasonable.
The legislation outlines a few exceptions, including when the Department of Homeland Security decides surveillance is needed to prevent a terrorist attack.
Drones are already flying in America's skies. But more widespread use is expected to begin in 2015 because of federal regulations.
The Illinois Senate passed the bill in April. The House followed suit in May.


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Jindal Global Business School collaborating with IBM to form the IBM Business Analytics Lab
June 1, 2017, Sonipat: Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) recently inaugurated its Business Analytics Lab in collaboration with IBM. The IBM Business Analytics Lab was launched on the 1st of June in the presence Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor, O. P. Jindal Global University and Mr. Vivek Vasishtha, Executive Director and Country Leader, Government and Regulatory Affairs India and South Asia, IBM.
The power of Big Data and data analytics cannot be underestimated. Organizations that can process large amounts of data can use it to their advantage and scale remarkable heights. Hence, to answer the increasing demand for well-trained professionals in the field of Business Analytics- JGBS took the step to give its management students the correct Launchpad to succeed in the world of Big Data.
With a powerhouse like IBM on board, the newly launched lab holds a lot of promise for students interested in Business Analytics. The IBM Business Analytics Lab will not only make the students aware of the fundamentals in the field but will offer them hands on training from experts in the field. On the occasion of the launch, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar spoke highly of the collaboration and what it brings to the table. "I have always felt that corporations and companies look at Universities only with the need of recruitment however I am excited to see the larger vision here of training students in Big Data to fill the vacuum existing in this space" he explains.
So, what exactly to expect from the lab? Dr. Kumar elaborates, "We need to help our students and faculty to think even more creatively, which in-turn will enable them to do things which have never been done before."
Mr. Vivek Vasishtha then talked about the support the lab will receive from IBM and its benefits for future managers. Mr. Vasishtha having over two decades of experience in the field of Information and Communication Technology understands the latest trends and demands of the industry. "Analytics is the future. Not many institutes are thinking along these lines. It is being used everywhere- from sports to the world of politics and fashion. It's amazing to see that JGBS has the vision to create this platform," he remarked.
Dr. Tapan K Panda remained pleased with the fact that the lab would offer the B-School access to latest IBM software, which can boost the quality of research. But he also revealed a unique aspect of the lab, "We have business analytics as a domain in our management courses. But this will be open to other schools at JGU as well."
Thus, the newly inaugurated IBM Business Analytics Lab has been formed with the objective to fill the void for specialized professionals in the field.


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Parents desperate for answers demand 911 transcript in son's Pa. highway shooting death
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A month after their son was run off a Pennsylvania highway and shot to death, the parents of Timothy Davison remain desperate for answers and longing to know the 28-year-old's last words to a 911 dispatcher.
Davison, of Poland, Maine, was making the 1,400-mile trip home along Interstate 81 on Jan. 4 after spending the holidays with family members in Orlando, Fla., when the other driver began tailgating him. Davison lost contact with a Maryland 911 dispatcher as he crossed into Pennsylvania, then called back to say he was being shot at, according to police.
"I don't want to hear my son's voice -- that's too painful -- but I do want to read that transcript," the dead man's father, Timothy Davison, said. "I've got no answers."
Davison was found dead inside his SUV, which was stuck in a snowbank in the median near Antrim Township in southern Pennsylvania.
Investigators said they believe the killer rammed his pickup truck into Davison's silver Mitsubishi Montero SUV, forcing it into a the snow-covered median, where it became stuck. The driver then got out of his vehicle and shot a couple rounds into the car, striking and killing Davison, police said.
Theresa Allocca said her son was a "very experienced driver," who was operating a vehicle that could have reached 140 miles per hour and easily "outrun" the killer's Ford Ranger-style pickup truck. Allocca said Davison had lived in Phoenix, Ariz., at one point and was comfortable driving at a speed of 100 miles per hour if he needed to.
Davison's parents said they have many questions over what led up to the murder and have filed a formal request in Maryland to view a copy of the 911 transcript. So far, neither the transcript nor a recording of the call has been released, with authorities saying it is because the investigation is ongoing.
Among the questions that agonize his parents are: Did Davison drop-back on the highway in order to obtain a better description of the vehicle following him? Or did he decrease his speed while waiting for police to tell him whether to exit the highway as he approached a ramp?
Neither parent is convinced that a shooting hours earlier is unrelated to the one that killed their son. On the night of Friday, Jan. 3, hours before Davison was killed, a roadway shooting involving a pickup truck in Monaghan Township, Pa., 30 miles away, was reported. Police said shortly after Davison's death that there was no evidence indicating the two incidents were connected.
The shootings occurred roughly seven hours apart, and the gunshots involved in the first incident narrowly missed the victim's head.
"They ruled out that the first shooting was related. How is that?" Davison asked. "Without that person in custody, how could they determine that it's not the same person?"
"I think it's too coincidental in such a short period of time to have such similar events," added his mother.
Davison said he believes more than one person was involved in his son's killing, but declined to elaborate further.
Trooper Robert Hicks of the Pennsylvania State Police had no developments to report when contacted Thursday by FoxNews.com. Hicks noted that certain information obtained by authorities cannot be released because it would jeopardize an ongoing investigation.
The younger Timothy Davison worked as a construction foreman and supervisor.
"I lost three people that day. I lost my son, I lost an employee and I lost a friend," his father said. "He was a good kid and I miss him dearly."
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact PA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (800-472-8477).


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In the X-Men, Bobby Drake (aka Iceman) can do it, since his powers are also ice-based. In various Batman incarnations, Mr Freeze can do it. Superman sometimes does it with his super-breath. The list could go on. But sadly, that frozen policeman from the video is almost definitely dead.
Now that I've said it you probably already see the truth of it, but after the click let's break down just how horrible it is.
Well, you've not been cryogenically frozen. That isn't what happened. I've mentioned cryogenics before and why it's not currently possible: water expands when it freezes. The fluid in your cells will rupture the cell walls. The delicate structures in your brain alone will never survive the crude process. If you're 'cryogenically' frozen to the core by some superhero's breath? You're dead. That is, unless you have the kind of life insurance policy that covers your body being preserved eternally in a secure, temperature-controlled vault until they figure out a way to rebuild your ruptured tissues.
We must revive him – his knowledge of 90s sitcom catchphrases is invaluable to our era
So being frozen to the core is bad, right? At least that hasn't happened. Sadly if you're still awake then it's even worse. You are conscious somewhere in your mind but your skin is frozen, or at least encased in ice. Have you ever accidentally stuck your tongue to a freezing piece of metal? Even if you're sensible and have never done that, have you ever held your hand in a bucket of cold water before? Maybe you were serving cold drinks from a huge ice-water bin; maybe you were doing some stupid dare; maybe you were fishing something out of a cold sink; maybe you fell through a sheet of ice into a lake. You can imagine how nasty it might be. Even if your superhero has been benign and just encased you in ice, there'll still be some… clinging. You will also be in shock, much like someone falling through an ice sheet into a lake. Your eyeballs may also be frozen to the ice.
Oh yeah, you'll be suffocating. How long can you hold your breath? Your brain needs oxygen, and for some stupid reason our bodies never retain that much – certainly not enough anyway. Even if you didn't inhale the freeze-gas, even if it didn't coat the insides of your lungs in a terrible organ-rupturing perma-frost, you still can't breathe. One option is for someone else to smash the ice, but you may lose layers of skin, or the aforementioned eyeballs. Then there's still the issue of ice in your mouth, sinuses, windpipe and lungs. Another option is for Batman (or more likely one of the Gotham Police Department) to defrost you.
How do you think they'll defrost you? Some kind of fire might work. But what does Batman use?
"Don't worry, Robin. Microwave radiation is healthy"
In the Joel Schumacher film Batman & Robin, Batman thaws people with mobile heating units and heat rays. You might be infertile and sure there'll probably be some tumours or cancerous growths, but at least you'll be alive, right? If you could only close your eyes as they power up the heat-generating radiation machine… but no, your eyelids are frozen…
Unless you're freed by smashing or defrosting, you have a few minutes before complete brain death. If you survive the police's bungled attempts to heat you without being blown up like a party balloon, there may still be frostbite to endure.
Frostbite is what happens when living skin freezes. It can happen at any temperature below zero, but who knows exactly how cold the ice-beam will be? It's cold enough to generate ice instantly, after all. Most frostbite cases aren't too bad, from 'frost nip' to chilblains. Quite often sufferers do not require anything amputated. It just takes time to heal and may leave scars, like any other burn. But in cases of third or fourth degree frostbite? I hope you weren't attached to your earlobes, toes, fingers, nose, eyelids, nipples or lips… or penis.
Frostbite looks really horrible, so here's this guy again. Imagine his icy hell
I know kids aren't coming away with the lesson that it's okay to freeze people. But it's not like setting someone on fire is encouraged in a fun cartoon film for the whole family, so why is freezing someone okay?


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I have to accept I'm not all screams and excitement when it comes to menswear runways. Don't know why, I've never appreciated men's clothing until now. Why this sudden change? Well, when your hubby asks you for style advice, as the fashion mogul you are, and you have no clue about menswear THEN you know you need to know. That, and the immaculate Givenchy suit he was wearing the other day with a Calvin Klein black cravat made me snap (I would show you a picture but he might kill me...).
So, I decided I was going to immerse myself in these season's menswear shows as much as I could. So far we've seen Pitti Uomo and the first two days from Milan Fashion Week with two more to go. If I had to tell you, instinctively, about the overall mood of the Fall 2012, I would name it "Menswear Evolution Throughout Time" or "History in Menswear Revisited". Somehow, it seems that every brand has inspired each of their garments in past decades, taking inspiration in communism, English dandys, Futurism and a glimpse of reinterpretation in modern luxury.
The Gentleman, or Mary Poppin's impersonators, as ShowStudio calls them, were the main motif in Christopher's Baileys take on fall's menswear. The 101 on layering and the very core of Brit style result in a collection among perfection. ¿My favorite piece? The double breasted wool coat in grey, though the velvet suits also made it to my top ten.
When I read in GQ that "Raf Simons must have swallowed the red pill based on the procession of Agent Smith clones at Jil Sander this season" I was laughing out loud. Truth is, it is one of my favorite menswear collections so far. The long leather coats along with the suits of the same nature were a fresh and futurist construal of menswear. And it was about time; women have been ravishing about leather for the last years with leather sweatshirts and tight dresses. Even if we might not get to see anyone pull off the head to toe leather ensemble, any of this pieces are going to be worth watching in the street style round ups of next season.
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You might remember the good folk at BackPageFootball.com putting their reputations on the line with their World Cup predictions back in June. Well many have returned for a second go, with a few new faces joining in as well as the Premiership comes under the microscope.
1. Who will win the title?
Neil Sherwin: Chelsea. The top two from last year are still the ones to beat and I think Chelsea have a better squad now that Essien has returned. United's signings will take time to find their feet so they could count against them early on.
Kevin Coleman: I've been somewhat controversial for going against the grain and picking Arsenal to win the league, but I see some people have agreed with me. With such a talented squad, it's more than capable of going all the way and winning it out, but as recent years show hard luck with injuries have stopped them from doing that. Last year, in my opinion, they would've gone all the way had it not been for van Persie's injury early on, before Fabregas' near the end and the resulting string of losses. With Marouane Chamakh looking lively in pre-season, and the rest with a point to prove, they can do it.
Ciaran O'Raghallaigh: Chelsea
Neil Ahern: Manchester United
Ed Diggins: Manchester United. I have to say, I knew deep down that United would not win the league last season. I have different expectations this year, United cannot possibly have the amount of bad luck that went against them last season as regards Injuries and poor decisions in big games. Nani looks like he finally looks like fulfilling his potential, and I have big expectations also of Berbatov. I think Rooney will not be as effective as last year, but others like Hernandez and Macheda can also have a huge influence. I feel Chelsea will take steps back with the players who have left them and I don't think they have as strong a squad as last season. They have signed Ramires and may sign one or 2 more, but I feel that they are a team in slight decline and will not be as strong as last season. Arsenal need strengthening and I don't think they will push as hard as last season and could indeed struggle to make the top 4. Liverpool and City will be stronger than last season and both could take over from Spurs and Arsenal in the top 4. Eitherway, this will be the best title race in years.
Gavin Reilly: Blackpool. Eh, no. I reckon if the World Cup has anything to do with it, the fact that United had a few extra weeks off with their World Cup contingent being eliminated early, but to be perfectly honest – even as a United fan – I can't see Chelsea not having the strength in depth to keep going across the season and get over the line, however ungracefully it might end up being.
Eamonn Power: Much like last year, this one is very difficult to call. None of the top three have strengthened significantly and each seems confident that they can withstand the assault from those below them without serious investment once again. Man City will push hard and if they get off to a good start with their new additions gelling early then who knows what the limit of their potential is? If they are there or thereabouts in January they will more than enough cash to add more quality if required. To me however, it seems like a car crash waiting to happen. I'd be surprised if Mancini can maintain squad harmony to the levels required to make a championship push. If forced to pick, I'll grudgingly say Chelsea, although I hope I'm wrong.
Chris Mann: The obvious answer is, of course, Chelsea, but I'm going to stick my neck out and say Arsenal. Providing Fabregas and Van Persie stay fit and the new centre-back pairing settles quickly I think Wenger's team has more than enough quality to finish top of the pile come May.
Chris Nee: I can't see past Chelsea. Carlo Ancelotti seems to have adjusted well to the rhythm and culture of the Premier League and his side deservedly won the title last season. Ominously, they seemed largely unstoppable and their slip-ups came when they really weren't expected. If they can cut out that sloppiness then the teams around them will face a tough task. I wouldn't be surprised if Arsenal came second.
David Bevan: Chelsea. It's difficult to learn anything from the pre-season period these days. Neither Chelsea nor Manchester United have done an awful lot in the transfer market and the World Cup has eaten away preparation time for the majority of key players. Manchester City still look more like a marketing experiment than a cohesive football team but Mancini may get them close. When the current transfer news stories (Fabregas, Mascherano etc) die down, Chelsea will still be the team to beat. Individually, many of their players had to cope with a lot of criticism last season but, as a team, they will overpower most opposition sides with a minimum of fuss.
Kevyn Doran: It's hard to look past Chelsea. Despite a number of high scoring maulings of lesser sides, they never looked at the very top of their game. I feel they could hit that peak in Ancelotti's second season in charge, and that will be a big problem for the rest of the league. I expect them to have a comfortable lead by Christmas, and to lead the way from there on in.
2. Who will be relegated?
NS: Blackpool are pretty much gone before they even begin. The squad is too small and their refusal to go over their salary cap, despite being good business sense, won't help them attract the quality needed to survive. West Brom seem to be the perennial yo-yo club and I think they'll be back playing Championship football in 2011. The other place could end up being a bit of a lottery with Bolton and Wolves two of the contenders for the final spot. I'll go for the latter to lose out.
KC: Blackpool, unfortunately, because I enjoy Iain Holloway, but their squad is poor and it'll be a one season-er for them. West Brom, the Premier League's yo-yo team, will go down again and the third spot is open to a number of clubs – a toss up between Bolton and Wigan, but I hope the former.
CO'R: Blackpool, West Brom, Wolves.
NA: Blackpool, West Brom, Bolton.
ED: Wigan are a terrible team, they are definitely going down. Wolves will be there also come May, and then its either Blackpool or West Brom, I am going to go for Blackpool. West Ham could also be in huge trouble, but I think they will survive. I would like to see Stoke go down, but I think they will just about scrape it and stay up. Their home form is impressive and that will save them. I am sure a lot of people will tip Newcastle, but I think they will comfortably avoid relegation.
GR: Blackpool without doubt, West Brom, and West Ham who'll be at the end of a real ding-dong with Stoke.
EP: Blackpool: So far this summer: One player in, six players out. For a squad already low on real quality a record points low is very, very possible. I doubt they'll care though; the phrase "happy to be here" was made for Ian Holloway and his charges this season. On a side note, It's admirable that they are not trying to break the bank in a desperate attempt for "success". Wigan: Been threading water and doing little else for the last few seasons. Beginning this season with the least quality in their squad for years. A tough nine months awaits. West Brom: The perennial yo-yo club to find themselves out of their depth once more. Boing-Boing.
CM: Almost certainly Blackpool, but other than The Tangerines it's fairly tricky to call. West Brom are a perennial yo-yo team but I think they've got a real chance of staying up under Roberto Di Matteo's stewardship. Wolves and Wigan could be in trouble if they don't get off to good starts.
CN: Blackpool have to be favourites for the drop, unfortunately. Ian Holloway's dedication to entertaining football makes for good viewing but can only lead to him being poached by another club if it works or getting Blackpool relegated himself if it doesn't. The other two spots are very competitive, I think. Blackburn could be at risk, and second season syndrome might be enough to do for Wolves with two experienced Premier League sides joining Blackpool in the top flight this season. Mick McCarthy will certainly have a battle on his hands.
DB: I wonder if anyone will play a wildcard and neglect to pick Blackpool? As things stand, their team is weaker than it was last season – and even then, they overachieved on a massive scale. Just can't see it happening for the Tangerines, regardless of how predictable it is to doom them. Will also pick West Brom and Wolves. Not planning on visiting the Black Country any time soon anyway. I wonder if anyone will play a wildcard and neglect to pick Blackpool? As things stand, their team is weaker than it was last season – and even then, they overachieved on a massive scale. Just can't see it happening for the Tangerines, regardless of how predictable it is to doom them. Will also pick West Brom and Wolves. Not planning on visiting the Black Country any time soon anyway.
KD: Blackpool – nowhere near enough quality. I genuinely fear for them next season. They could do even worse than Derby a few years ago. West Ham – I like Avram Grant, but I dont think theres enough strength in depth, and if they lose Scott Parker – they're in trouble. Finally, West Brom, just because they seem to enjoy more ups and downs than anyone.
3. Which team's performances will exceed expectations?
NS: West Ham United. They have a great manager in Grant and the new signings will add plenty to what isn't too bad a squad as it is. Felipe Caicedo and Carlton Cole could be a potent strikeforce with plenty of power and pace, and I look forward to seeing Tomas Hitzlsperger's left peg in full swing again.
KC: West Ham will really improve under Avram Grant, and jump from their 17th finish last season. Liverpool should improve somewhat under Roy – especially if the takeover rumour is wrapped up by the season's beginning and any behind-the-scenes confusion and turmoil is put, finally, to bed. I think Wolves too will have a decent season, and avoid a relegation dogfight.
CO'R: Manchester City
NA: Newcastle United
ED: I am going to go different here and not pick anybody. I don't think anybody will exceed expectations this year. There are huge expectations of the big 4 every year and this is now a big six so to speak. Villa will flatter to deceive and fight with everton for 7th place. The normal players like Blackburn, Fulham, Stoke, Sunderland and Bolton will make up the middle section and then the other seven teams I mentioned above will be in the bottom seven or so, though I expect perhaps Newcastle to finish about 10th.
GR: Tottenham's, but only in the Champions League where they'll secure a QF berth for all four English teams (though none will win). Newcastle will do well in their first season back and probably be in with an outside shout for a Europa League spot come the end of the year.
EP: West Ham. Avram Grant's influence at a club shouldn't be underestimated. An extremely composed and tactically astute coach who can quickly stamp his influence on a squad. If(and it's a big if) the boardroom can keep things together so that the club's only focus is on the pitch then I can see them comfortably securing a top half finish with a push for a European spot a possibility. Given the doomsday warnings written about Liverpool at the end of last season, the work that Hodgson has done this summer along with impending takeover means they also deserve a mention in this section. A Top 4 spot is once again a realistic possibility. With Javier Mascherano the only big
name likely to sling his hook, it seems the Anfield club have weathered a major storm remarkably well.
CM: Possibly Bolton. Owen Coyle's an intelligent manager and he's got some good players at his disposal down at The Reebok. I'm fully expecting The Trotters to improve on last season's 14th place and make a concerted push for the top eight/ten.
CN: If the expectation of Stoke isn't for them to settle comfortably in mid-table, I'll say Stoke. Their style of play is sometimes abrasive and irritates the more sensitive Premier League fans but if they actually took the time to watch the Potters instead of absorbing Sky's propaganda they'd know that they can play some very quick passing football too. I'll also be keeping an eye on West Ham, a club that shares with its manager a desire to prove a point or two.
DB: Tough category. The only team that leaps out at me is West Ham, who should finish comfortably in mid-table with Avram Grant in charge. Thomas Hitzlsperger is a good signing and they will be pretty muscular up front if they pair Frederic Piquionne with Carlton Cole. It's a formula which has worked well for Stoke.
4. Who will be the Player of the Year?
NS: Carlos Tevez was unlucky to lose out last season and if he can repeat his 09/10 form then he will be right up there with a shout, though I wouldn't be surprised to see Wayne Rooney or Frank Lampard win if their side is crowned champions.
KC: That's a tough one. I don't think Rooney or Drogba will have the season's they did last year. I can see the likes of Carlos Tevez, Robin van Persie, Fernando Torres and Michael Essien all having good seasons for their sides, but I expect Cesc Fabregas to be in incredible form for Arsenal if he can stay fit. So Cesc.
CO'R: David Silva
NA: Shay Given
ED: Impossible to call really, its been Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Giggs, Rooney the last 4 years, this year could be anybody. I really cant pick anybody, this is the hardest of all to predict. At a random guess, I will pick somebody like Nigel De Jong but that's just picking a random name really, nobody stands out in my opinion.
GR: James Milner. It will be one of those years.
EP: Wayne Rooney's miraculous revival from World Cup obscurity to be completed in front of an audience of his peers in late April. Failing this, Cesc Fabregas to remain at Arsenal and play his way out of his contract by giving his all once more to the point where Arsenal fans see it as inhumane to keep him from his fulfilling his dreams any longer.
CM: I have a gut feeling that Fernando Torres is going to have a superb season, not that gut feelings actually mean anything. If Robin Van Persie avoids injury then he could be in the mix too, it's about time his individual talent was recognised.
CN: Andrey Arshavin. If Arsenal are to do well, Arshavin could be pivotal. He's one of the Premier League's exceptional players on his day and it could be a big season for him. Although isn't it about time a defender won this?
DB: Carlos Tevez. Manchester City have signed some hard-working, defensively-minded players who will do Tevez's dirty work for him and he should be able to concentrate on goalscoring – plain and simple. Would expect Tevez to get over 30 this season and City to go close to the title. It also helps that he is a player widely admired for good old-fashioned passion and workrate in addition to his raw talent.
KD: Frank Lampard. It's a very safe choice, but he makes Chelsea tick and look great statistically too. If they win the title like I say, he must be a favourite.
5. Who will finish as top goalscorer?
NS: I'd like to say Torres because I think he the best striker in the league but injury prowness will again be a factor in his season. Didier Drogba, Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez will be there or there abouts, and there's always a Carlton Cole or Darren Bent in the mix. Keep an eye out for Jermaine Defoe as well if Spurs get another good run going. I'll go for Tevez right now though.
KC: Like I mentioned above, I don't expect neither Drogba nor Rooney to run rampant like they did last year, but they will score a couple of goals so they'll be within a shout of this award. If Torres can stay fit, he'll be amongst the top scorers, and then you have players like Carlos Tevez, Darren Bent, Jermain Defoe and van Persie. With the new training regimes in place at Liverpool with the sport science staff that have been hired, and fresh after confirming his future for another year – Torres will be top scorer if he can stay fit.
CO'R: Didier Drogba
NA: Carlos Tevez
ED: Drogba has got to be the favourite here, the man is an animal. I can't see Rooney hitting 26 again this year and i also cannot see Darran Bent and Tevez getting anywhere near what they got this year. Torres is of course another favourite, however, how he will be injury wise is the key, he may miss the first four or five games and is bound to miss four or five more, so its hard to tell with him. Nobody else stands out really as capable of hitting 20 plus goals which is what the bar is.
GR: I can't see past either Rooney or Drogba again and I think, on the virtue that I believe Chelsea will keep hold of the title, that Drogba will do just about enough. I can see Rooney's goalscoring burden being more shared between himself, Hernandez, Owen (for the four
he'll manage) and Macheda this year. And who knows, Berbatov might not make a holy show of himself either.
EP: Wayne Rooney. Back amongst his own and with Alex Ferguson firmly lifting the pressure of his shoulders I expect Rooney to quickly rediscover the form of last season and conclusively banish the ghosts of South Africa, at least until the next time he dons the Three Lions.
CM: Torres, Drogba, or, providing Sunderland don't implode half-way through the season again, Darren Bent.
CN: I always think this is a really tough question because it's so reliant upon player remaining injury-free and getting support from their teams. With that in mind, I'm going to punt it: Didier Drogba.
DB: Carlos Tevez.
KD: Again, Drogba is the safe bet. I'd go for Torres or Rooney but there's always questions about their long term durability over the course of a season. Carlos Tevez should run them all close too.
Keep an eye out for Part 2, coming your way tomorrow!


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Paris Grill makes for the perfect apology
Paris Grill makes for the perfect apology
SEOUL - This is the type of restaurant where the hostess unfolds your napkin and places it in your lap for you, and where the server bows and says "my pleasure" when you thank him for refilling your glass.
Not the kind of restaurant you'd go to for an ordinary dinner out, at least not on a reporter's salary. But the Paris Grill at the Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel in Itaewon may be one of the best places in Seoul for a special - meaning pricey - occasion.
My special occasion was a gift certificate to the Hyatt from my landlord, an apology for an air conditioner that broke for nearly two weeks in July, while my mother was visiting from the States.
And a nice apology it was. With its dark wood decor and American jazz, the Paris Grill is classy and elegant and has a killer view of the Seoul skyline.
The restaurant serves spiffed-up western classics at top-end Parisian prices: steak, chicken, fish, lamb chops, and lobster, with most main courses ranging from 35,000 won to 50,000 won ($39.15 to $55.92).
I opted for two appetizers instead of a main dish: A yummy pan-fried goat cheese roulade with fresh basil and slow-roasted tomatoes (23,000 won, $25.72), and escargot in aromatic butter (20,000 won, $22.37). Chewier than the snails you'd eat in France, but still tasty.
The winner was my mother's main course: A perfectly cooked red snapper with confit garlic, black olives and tomatoes (35,000 won), nestled on a bed of the juiciest vegetables I've found in South Korea. Her dessert, a light vanilla creme brulee with raspberries and a lemon sable cookie (13,000 won, $14.54), was a close runner-up.
Was our five-star dinner worth two muggy weeks inside my rice cooker of an apartment?
Not quite, we agreed, although my mother said she wants to eat at the Paris Grill the next time she visits Seoul.
No problem, I said, as long as somebody else pays for it. And as long there's air conditioning.
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Paris Grill,
Seoul, South Korea
Hours: Breakfast served from 7 to 9:30 a.m., lunch from noon to 2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Brunch is served Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Prices: Most main courses range from 35,000 won to 50,000 won ($39.15 to $55.92). Multi-course set meals cost 99,000 and 139,000 won (about $107 and $150). Expect to pay at least 17,000 won (about $18) for a glass of wine.
Specialties: European-style steak, chicken, fish, lamb chops and lobster.
English menu: Yes
Dress: Nice
Clientele: Upper-crust South Koreans and expats
Location: Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel in Itaewon. It's not near a train station, so your best bet probably is to get there by cab - about a $4-$5 fare from Yongsan Garrison.
Web site: www.seoul.grand.hyatt.com
Telephone number: 799-8162
Speak English: Yes


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I love winter. Mostly because I love over the knee boots and eternity scarves! And capes! Winter is the best season because you have more choices of clothes to wear. Enough about my favorite season, here's a look from Shenae Grimes (5'3"):
A similar look:
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Aerie Cardigan $49.95 (on sale!)
Topshop Nude Zig Zag Snood $32
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Boots: www.aldoshoes.com and in Aldo shoe stores.
Glasses: www.urbanoutfitters.com and in Urban Outfitters stores.


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10-2 this weekend. Home teams went 9-3. Totally did not see FSU taking Duke to the wire in Cameron. Teams like FSU have always had the athletes to play with the best, but never the execution. Miami is another team that is really coming along this year. After playing even in the first half, they pulled away in the second half. Next year and the Top 10 recruiting class that comes with it can't get here soon enough for Paul Hewitt. Tennessee just keeps on rolling in the SEC.
The biggest surprise for me was Georgia upsetting Vanderbilt. If the Bulldogs get on a run here, the NCAA Tournament is not out of reach. Dennis Felton has done a magnificent job only one season after winning a total of 8 games and only 2 in the SEC.
I didn't expect Kentucky to fade in the second half like they did. I was not surprised one bit how they remained even in the first half, but I thought it would remain that way until the very end.
LSU is the best team in the SEC West, but they are going to lose 2-3 more games in conference. Alabama has played much better since starting the SEC is now only one game back of the Tigers.
Rivalry Week is this week as Duke travels to Chapel Hill, Tennessee hits the road against Kentucky, and Arkansas meets LSU in Baton Rouge.
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Thankyou Water has a view to tapping into the $600 million dollar bottled water industry in Australia in order to fight the world water crisis. 100% of Thankyou Water's profits is sent by the brand at the end of each quarter to its project partners, who carry out the work. TY Water monitors the projects they support regularly, and reports the results on the projects page of its website.
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Welcome, as we continue with what I believe to be our "Hubbies, Men of God, Can we talk?" series. Today let's chat about the beauty of a woman.
Kingdoms have been won and lost over a beautiful woman, David became a murderer for the love of Bathsheba, Samson lost both his blessing and his life for a woman named Delilah, and even Abraham lied to two different kings claiming Sarah to be his sister so that they wouldn't kill him to take her. Men have been captivated by the beauty of women since the beginning of time, scripture points out how the Sons of God (Nephilim) saw the beauty in the daughters of man, married them and had children by them.
If the angels had difficulty staying away from the daughters of man, what hope have we married men? It becomes even more challenging for us because we have a habit of professing marital death out of our mouths. We say things like "I'm just window shopping, but I'm not buying nothing!" But we're playing with temptation. A wise man once said "If you hang around the barber shop long enough, you'll eventually get a haircut!"
What can we do to help us through this?
"In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name." Jn 16;23
Yes prayer is the answer; however I've found that the key to that answer is the "Whatever you ask" portion. Asking for the right thing for your spirit, you see I use to ask that I remain strong which meant the answer laid on me. Not good since it was one of my weakest points and the enemy knew how to send just what I liked, the way I liked it and at my weakest point.
Petitioning for the right thing allowed me to learn a great lesson, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!" Yes it's true, take a moment and give it some thought, how many times have you looked at couples and wondered how they ended up together? Take my wife for example, when we first met I never gave her much thought, as a matter of fact she was not what I felt to be my type. But then one night at a friend's church during Worshiping, while crying and worshiping I open my eyes and felt the Holy Spirit say "Meet your wife!" She was the most amazing thing I'd ever seen, beautiful brown eyes wrapped in a spirit loveliness that had me wondering why God picked me to bless.
So what do I pray for to help me stay focused? Something I read in Proverbs 5:18-19
May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.
A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love.
A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love.
I pray that I remain intoxicated with her love, and for all other woman to pale by comparison in my eyes to her beauty, to let the richness of her spirit wash over me as it did that day when the Holy Spirit introduced us, and the sweetness of her touch provide me comfort. These are the things I needed God to bless me with so I wouldn't have to think about it when the enemy tries to tempt me, God has placed my spirit on autopilot!
The real joy is when I look across the room and say to myself "My, my, my she is so fine!" Thank you Lord. Her smile still makes me blush and I lose my train of thought, bless you Lord. Her touch across my brow takes away my breath and all my tension, Hallelujah!
So my brothers if you want a Holy Ghost make over for your wives that will turn them into visions of loveliness, ask God to change how you receive them because beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
Don't forget to join us Monday for the next part of this series, "Being the Head"
"Go out and feed some sheep today!"


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Growing up, Robin Friedman loved to write, but it was not until after she had worked as an editor in New York City and attended a year of law school that she finally decided to pursue a career as a children's book author. Beginning her writing career in 2000, Friedman is the author of How I Survived My Summer Vacation: And Lived to Write the Story and The Silent Witness.
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The rear panel of most GE microwaves can be removed by following a model-specific assembly schematic. In some models, the rear panel is a fixed part of the appliance frame and cannot be removed. However, the relevant schematic can still be used to access all removable parts in the machine.
Schematics for GE microwaves are available on the GE parts website, GEApplianceParts.com. The website offers a model-number search tool to help users quickly access the correct schematics, in addition to owner's manuals, parts lists and other documents. The schematics include detailed illustrations showing the precise position of every part and screw in the machine. Every part and screw can be purchased on the website as of 2015.


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I am a Year 6 student at Pt England School in Auckland, NZ. My teachers are Miss Szymanik, Mr Goodwin, and Miss Parrant.
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
The Paralympics
The Paralympics are just like the normale Olympics.
But the different thing about it is the people that play there, there body parts don't work properly.
At the Paralympics New Zealand won 9 golds, 5 silver and 7 brons.
The thing that is amazing about the Paralympics. even though there body parts don't work properly they still do it and still finished.
Thursday, 15 September 2016
The Crazy Story
There was a flying car in the sky a lucy saw it , the whole street saw it as well.
Every kid in the neighborhood wanted to fly in it. But one day it crashed in a tree up by the river bank. The whole neighborhood were talking about the crash. And also about who was in the car they never knew who was in it and who was driving it.It was a mystery………..
Monday, 12 September 2016
Thursday, 8 September 2016
Maths find a fraction of a number
Wednesday, 7 September 2016
My Story.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Nala who lived in the city with her mum and dad . Every morning she would wake up and feed his two pet bunnies called Pumbaa and Timon. One morning when Nala woke up.
The cage was BROKEN and she didn't know were they were.But when she looked out the window all she saw was a BIG EYE she was so scary she ran all the way to her mum and dad's room she went outside with her dad her dad was like holy sheeks what did you do. She was like those are not my bunnies her dad said ohhh yes they are yours missy.
But all that crazy niss was just a dream she woke and told her parents all about her crazy dream or was it a dream. Or was it .
Tuesday, 6 September 2016
This is Padlet. It is used for reading in room 13 and on padlet we can see each others answer but the rule is not to copy other people. ONLY BUG AND ALIENS READING GROUP GET TO USE IT.
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A jet injector platform technology that provides improved performance over existing jet injectors through the use of a controllable linear Lorentz-force actuator and software-based control system has been developed. Injectors designed on this platform are capable of delivering injections using arbitrary pressure pulse shaping. Pulse shaping has been shown to allow a wide degree of control over the depth to which the injection is delivered. A software-based injector control system improves repeatability and allows for automatic reloading of the injector, a task that would be difficult to implement using existing jet injector platforms. A design for a prototype autoloading controllable jet injector (cJI) based on this platform is detailed. The injection capability of this cJI was evaluated both in-vitro and in-vivo using a tissue analog, excised porcine tissue, and ovine tissue. An analysis of the cJI's performance indicates that this design is capable of delivering a controllable volume of fluid to a controllable depth based entirely on the parameter's input into the control software.
A photograph of the completed cJI instrument
Schematic of the cJI control system used during autoloading and stabilization
A sequence of video frames demonstrating the progression of a 5% Bromocresol Green solution into acrylamide gel. The width of each frame is approximately 25 mm. Frame spacing is approximately 5 ms. A pressure pulse of 50 MPa for 5 ms followed by 20 MPa for 45 ms was used for this injection; the total delivery volume being approximately 80 μl.
The modeled and recorded pressure step response of the cJI instrument
A plot of injection penetration depth versus injection pressure for two different concentrations of acrylamide gel
A photograph of two injections into acrylamide gel. The gel on the left was injected with a peak pressure of 25 MPa while the gel on the right was injected with a peak of 60 MPa. The follow-through pressure for both injections was 8 MPa, and the volume of fluid delivered in each injection was approximately 86 μl.
A plot of the injection cylinder pressure for five of the nine injections into 10% acrylamide gel used in the depth control test
Delivery volume and injection depth as functions of the period of the follow-through phase of the injection. Peak injection pressure was held constant at 36.6 MPa+/−0.77 MPa.
A plot of the injection cylinder pressure during the delivery volume test. The peak and follow-through pressures in each run remain the same while the length of the follow-through phase varies.
Side view of sections of porcine tissue post-injection. The section on the left was injected with a peak pressure of 37 MPa while the section on the right was injected with a peak pressure of 77 MPa, at constant follow-through pressure and volume.
A plot of injection depth and injection volume against injection pressure
A computer-aided design (CAD) model of the injection cylinder
Illustration of the autoloader and its connection to the injection cylinder
Schematic of the control system for the cJI when injecting
Sensor data captured from the cJI driven with a step
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After not having a real fly somewhere, stay at a hotel and go sightseeing vacation in 7 years (Mall of America for my sister's 50th! And yes, we went to the SPAM museum and it was awesome! lol) I decided I wanted, no needed, to go somewhere. I knew my BFF Barb was hoping to take her youngest boy to Disney before he was too old to appreciate it so I suggested to her that we go. She jumped right on board and soon the trip included me, Barb, her daughter Cassidy and her fiance Phil, her son Brian and his girlfriend Melissa and Barbs' youngest, Brody. Seven of us were off the the Happiest Place on Earth - Disney World Florida!
I jumped into the planning with gusto. How hard could it be, right? Airfare, hotel, rental car, bing bang boom. Yeah... not so much. Booking a Disney vacation is like giving a 16 year old an old paper map and having them use it to get somewhere. Talk about confusing! We wanted to stay at the Animal Kingdom Resort but the prices I saw were astronomical. Upwards of $300 a night. We needed 2 rooms for five nights. That's $3000 just for the hotel (Right? Math is NOT my strong suit, but even if I'm wrong, it's still expensive!) The flights seem to be running about $250 per person out of Boston/Manchester NH area - $500 for me because I need two seats. And then the rental car... it needed to be big enough for 7 people AND my scooter. We're suddenly in 18 wheeler territory! THEN... we had to figure in park passes and food. This is where I gave up because we were looking at a vacation that was going to cost about $12000!!! It was time to call in the professionals. Hello, AAA?
So Barb came up and we went to the AAA office and told the agent, Eliza, what we wanted. Hotel, Flight, Rental car, park passes etc... Her first suggestion was that if we were staying "on property" and not planning to go anywhere other than different Disney parks, we should scrap the rental car. I have NEVER been on a vacation without having a vehicle at my disposal and the thought of this made me nervous. What if there was an emergency? What if I needed a midnight run to CVS for peanut butter M&Ms? I gulped and agreed - no rental car. Instead we would sign up for Disney's Magical Express. Yup... uh huh... it was Magical alright... more to come on THAT!
Next, we had to forget about the cool rooms at the animal place where giraffes come right up to your balcony. It just wasn't in our price range. We had to face the fact that we were not Animal Kingdom people... we were Little Mermaid people - over in the low rent district. We finally settled on two rooms in one of the lesser resorts, a 3 day park hopper pass and the quick meal service plan. Eliza told me that I should book the airfare myself since I can get the same "deals" she can get and AAA charges an extra $50 fee for booking airfare - why?, I don't know. Seems to me if you're a member, which I am, and you're using them to plan a vacation, they should be able to do that, right? But ok, whatever. We put down a small deposit and off we went with whatever brochures she could give us. Of course, as soon as we got back to my house, we jumped online to look at what we just agreed to!
Everything was fine but I was having a hard time with the welfare resort we were booked in. I was looking forward to a nice relaxing vacation and I just wasn't getting that type of vibe from the "Cars" building or the "Little Mermaid" place. They seemed to be just concrete buildings with brightly painted characters all over them. The rooms opened to the outside concrete courtyards with concrete play areas. It just wasn't speaking to me. Of course, you may be wondering why in the world I was going to Disney if I was looking for a "relaxing" vacation, right? The only answer I have is that I'm my own worst enemy! Anyway, I finally decided I would spend a little more and upgrade to what they call a "Moderate Resort". We ended up at the Port Orleans French Quarter and if I do say so myself, what a smarty pants I was on that! More to come about the resort itself but I don't want to skip ahead!
If you've ever traveled anywhere with me, you know there is always some type of adventure or international incident and this trip was no exception. We started off the week with a doozy.
We arrived at the airport about 2.5 hours before our 4:30pm flight. I wanted to get there a little earlier than the usual 2 hours because I had never flown with Southwest before, was on my new scooter, needed to make sure I was assured pre-boarding and that they knew we were transferring in Baltimore and I would need the scooter there too. The AAA office screwed up and only gave half our party the bright yellow luggage stickers that signified "Disney Express", so they (AAA) told us we would have to check in and tell the agent and they would put stickers on the luggage.
So the seven of us descend upon the Southwest ticket counter, bags, carry-ons, jackets in hand. The reservations were under my name so I was the mouthpiece. I was also the problem. In times past, when booking an extra seat for myself, I put that seat under the name "ExtraSeat Jascowski" and the airline figured it out. I guess Southwest wants you to just... oh hell, I have no idea what I was supposed to do! So the agent had to clickety clack away on her computer trying to fix it. So we waited.... and waited... and... you know... waited. Finally, after calling in reinforcements, she gets it all straightened out and we check our luggage through.
We were headed up to the security area when I ask who was carrying my carry-on (I'm on my scooter and my purse is in my basket so I couldn't carry it myself). Everyone stops and looks at each other. NO ONE was carrying my carry-on. OMG, we left it in the car! But Barb says no, she didn't see anything left in the car. My carry-on has my Cpap machine, my medications and most importantly, my Kindle in it! I refuse to go on vacation without my Kindle... and those other important things too. So Barb grabs my keys and runs all the way back to the Long Term Parking area to find my carry-on. Who can guess what happens next?
So the remaining six of us wait for her to come back with the bag. And we wait. And we wait. We try texting and calling her but there's no answer. By now we've figured out the worst. The bag never made it into the car and she's had to race from Manchester NH back to Methuen to find the bag. It is now about 3:00pm, an hour and a half before our flight leaves. We have to get through security and to the gate but because she was just going to the car, Barb didn't have her purse. She had no way to pay for the half hour she was parked and she doesn't have her boarding pass or her ID to get through security. I go over and talk to the Southwest people and the one lady agrees to just print up another boarding pass for her and we could leave her ID with them so she would be all set. But we can't find her ID and we assume she must have had it on her. (You KNOW what they say about assuming, right?). So we all head up to the TSA at the top of the escalator.
Luckily the lines weren't that bad and the other five people in my party went right through. But of course, I'm on my scooter and can't fit through the scanning machines. So they open the little gate and talk with me and I agree to the manual pat down. Let me tell you, if you haven't been "gettin' any" for awhile, go through an airport security check and ask for pat down. You'll need a cigarette afterwards!
So after I got felt up by security, we make a pitstop at the ladies room. We're taking our time, la la la... and when we exit the restroom, my phone rings, it's Barb. We start to talk but suddenly some official looking woman rushes towards me and asks "Are you Michelle?". Why yes, yes I am! "We've been waiting for you" she says... "We've held up boarding the plane so you can pre-board!" And with that, I look up to see gate number whatever it was FILLED with people standing in the boarding lines... all looking right back at me. I hand the phone to Cassidy and I scoot towards the gate. A plane-full of people giving me the hairy eyeball.
Now, I'm the type of person that DESPISES (hate isn't a strong enough word) being the center of attention. It's not that I'm shy, I just like to blend in. And I do realize how ridiculous that sounds. As I type it, I hear Marisa Tomei sarcastically telling Joe Pesci (Uncle Vinny) "Yeah, you blend"... But I guess that's why I try to make as little a commotion with myself as possible - because - to quote my friend Deidra - I'm already a train wreck that people can't stop looking at.
As I pass through the hoards of angry villagers, I almost feel like giving them the beauty queen wave. That's what it felt like, that I was the only float in a fat lady parade gone wrong. But I get on the plane with Brody and I choose the comfortable front row. It never occurs to me that I am now on display for every angry passenger to once again shoot daggers at me as they pass by. I know for sure that if there's a plane crash, not one of them will help me down the blow up slide!
But wait! We forgot about Barb, right? She finally made it back to the airport, luckily didn't get stopped by any troopers while she was racing back and forth, and she's got her new boarding pass. BUT... it turns out that Cassidy DID have her ID and now she can't get through security. So Cas has to hand off the ID to a TSA agent who agrees to hand it off to the harried looking woman on the other side of the ropes. At this point, nearly everyone in the area is aware that the plane is now being held for BARB! She gets through security and they shove her shoes into her arms and tell her to run!! With seconds to spare she does her best O.J. Simpson impression (the old one - where he runs through the airport, jumping over seats and luggage, not the newer one where he kills his ex-wife and her friend) and she gets onto the plane in her stocking feet carrying her shoes and my carry-on bag! Whew, crisis averted.... for now!
Watch for part 2 - coming soon! And we're not even off the ground yet! LOL!


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The word eczema comes from the Greek word ekzein meaning "to boil out"; the Greek word ek means "out," while the Greek word zema means "boiling."
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Drawing inspiration from the Latin word saepio that means to wrap or surround, the 'Saepio' Lighting Series features a delicate design aesthetic worthy of modern living spaces.
Packed with handwoven fiber optic LED light strings, the illumination solution has the strings hung and allowed to fall as gravity would prefer. What's created is a chandelier that offers a totally one of a kind aesthetic that's full of large and small curves for a somewhat optical experience.
The 'Saepio' Lighting Series is designed by Il Hoon Roh and offers something of a floating illumination aesthetic. While traditional fixtures focus on bulbs to operate, the incorporation of LED light strings helps to shed light in all directions rather than just one or a few.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Weekly Wish List #4 Pattern trousers
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I'm in love with #1 and #3 - got a thing for the whole floral pattern/prints going on this Summer. I could see myself wearing them both during the day and for a night out, although they would definitely need heels if I was going to wear them at night. Nice choices and I'm now going to go and buy #1 (although I'll probably get into trouble for spending more money, argh!)ReplyDelete
I followed your blog by the way, can't wait to see the next wish list. Would love if you could take a look at mine (it's brand new) and see what you think or follow if you like.
Thanks for the wishlist!
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I'm loving this look at the moment too! Great selection :)ReplyDelete
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I love pair 2. Check out Boohoo. I got some trousers from there and love them :)ReplyDelete
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