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If you've traveled sometime in the past decade, you've probably used a search engine designed to take the pain out of seeking the best way to get there. Kayak is one such option, and quite possibly the cream of the crop.
Enter in your desired details for securing a flight, hotel, or rental car (like destination, arrival/departure dates, how many people, etc.) and Kayak will start a comprehensive search. Order your results by factors like price and number of stops (in the case of flights), and make your selections accordingly. You'll be directly taken to a website where you can make a quick and hopefully painless booking.
A few extra pluses Kayak offers: options, options, options! Kayak is designed for one-stop shopping, that is, to be the sole app you'll need to plan your trip. It includes flight trackers, price alerts, airline directories, and even suggested packing lists (the "Romantic" traveler mustn't forget "non-boring pajamas"). The design is also very minimalist, which works in its favor - we're dealing with significant sums of money whenever we fly, and an austere site gives a bit of faith that we're working with professionals here.
And a few negatives: It's simply more difficult to navigate such a quantity of information on a small screen - for this reason alone, I can imagine many people will stick to the web app when possible. Also, there is no option to select "anywhere" as a destination, which is my favorite feature of certain flight search engines.
Kayak is quite possibly the best flight search engine app out there - it has the most options and the cleanest design I've seen.Developer's original description available here
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- Skills Clinics at Texas East Gymnastics are hour long sessions that give our students an opportunity to learn several advanced gymnastics skills, or improve a challenging skill needed for passing their level testing. The students will be totally immersed in that one skill for the entire clinic to ensure cognitive understanding, recognize his/her strengths & weaknesses during that skill, and to develop a plan to master the skill.
- Students will be introduced to drills which work the pre-skills necessary to build up to the desired larger skill. These drills will also help them gain a better understanding of what is needed to progress in the desired skill. They will then be given practice skills which can be continued at home in order to continue progress beyond the time allotted at the clinic.
- Skills Clinics are usually offered every 4 to 6 weeks. Students can choose to work on one of the four skills offered at that time. Some of the more advanced skills offered include cartwheels, kickovers, back handsprings, pullovers and back hip circles. Sign up is available at the front desk the week of the Skills Clinic.
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In this post, I'm following up on the first entry and giving you the last 10 steps in my 20-step process to writing a book you can be proud of.
In this post, I'm following up on the first entry and giving you the last 10 steps in my 20-step process to writing a book you can be proud of.
Writing a book is hard work – it's easier to quit than finish. When you become overwhelmed by the sheer scope of the task, you might be tempted to give up. The key is to follow a proven, straightforward plan.
The shared feature of all great writers is that they make a contribution, which makes it the most important thing on your "to do" list as a writer.
Whether you're an old hand or a newbie who is serious about learning to write, the advice is the same: dig in and get that first book out of you.
"You don't give up writing," says Warren Adler. "If you're a true artist, this is your artistry. Keep writing, keep reading, and stay curious. When in doubt, write on."
Most authors probably wish they had a gauge of some kind to stick into the pages to tell them when their book is done. It's not just new, inexperienced writers who have that wish. Most published authors I've posed the question to say the same thing: it's hard to know when to put down the virtual pen.
The emotional map of your book is different than the plot, though the two are tightly related. Being aware of this emotional current can bring clarity to your writing, and is a powerful way to progress your story.


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I have a dog and a kitty. My cat's name is Tobi. He is almost 3 month old!!! He is an orange tabby cat and is soooooooooo soft! He has green/blue/gray eyes. He is hilarious. My dog is a black and brown toy poodle. Her name is Tikva; it is a Hebrew name( it means hope). She is very playful and funny. I love both of the soo much and will do anything for them. The actually get along very well and play a lot together. Some times they even cuddle with each other.VIEW MORE
I am originally from the United States, but when I was little I move to Argentina, Buenos Aires (South America). I spent almost half my life there, about 5 years. Then when I turned 9, a month later I moved back her to Cali!! I still really miss my friends from Argentina, but I have made so many knew amazing friends that I would miss sooooooooo much!!!!!VIEW MORE
I love to sing. I admit... it is hard to always be on tune, but it's the thought that counts. I have so much fun when I am singing. Once I start, you can't make me stop. I get supper passionate about singing. I will literally sing any song.. YOU NAME IT!!! I like singing almost as much as I love to dance.VIEW MORE
I love to dance. I go to dance class with my friends every Wednesday and have tons of fun!!! We always make up dance moves that end up in a performance. Every time I am on stage with my friends, I have a great time. Dancing is so much fun and entertaining.VIEW MORE
Zuma Beach means a lot to me because I always go with my friends and make a life time of memories. I went to Zuma with my friends this summer a bunch of times because I went to same summer camp that my friends go to. Some of the go to Lindero Middle School and some of them go to A E W with me. I go to Camp Calabasas at De Anza Park.VIEW MORE


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If ever a road trip called for a convertible, this is it! Top down, sunnies on, crank up the tunes and let the scenery take over.
When you're not sunning yourself on the golden sands, sipping a cocktail in one of the fashionable street cafes, or mooching around the stylish boutiques, we suggest you hop on a schooner for a sail around the harbour, enjoy an Art Deco tour or visit Little Havana for a strong cuban coffee and a large cigar. If you adore people watching, you're in the right place. Roller skating babes, hunky dudes and some of America's most flamboyant creatures strut their stuff along Ocean Drive.
Your Florida Keys adventure begins. Collect your car from Miami, may we suggest a convertible, and hit the road! Driving south from mainland Florida, it's easy to understand why the southernmost leg of US Highway 1 is referred to as the Highway that Goes to the Sea or the Overseas Highway. The route unrolls like a long ribbon in front of you with immense vistas of turquoise water and paler blue sky stretching endlessly on either side. Life starts to take on a different pace in this part of the USA. If you're seeking a laid-back, easy going holiday-you've got it. Flip-flops and cool shades are the order of the day here.
Key Largo's must-dos are a spot of diving and visit to John Pennekamp State Park, (one of only three underwater National Parks in the USA). A visit to the world's first underwater hotel and a stroll around the fascinating Wild Bird Centre are recommended too.
You're off to the most southern tip of the USA, Key West. You'll pass over endless bridges that seem to disappear into the sky and you'll be surrounded by scores of deserted islands in azure seas. Now don't rush this journey, take it slow - there's no rush in the Keys!
Key West definitely has a buzz about it. All the action largely revolves around Duval Street which runs from one side of the island to another. Packed with restaurants, bars and boutiques, this is one place you'll never run out of things to do. Enjoy a fun Pirate Walking Tour, an Echo Catamaran trip and the historic Conch Train. You won't get tired of strolling the quaint streets of Key West. Stop for a slice of the local speciality - Key Lime Pie or pop into Sloppy Joe's Bar (a favourite haunt of Ernest Hemmingway) and enjoy some good old people watching. Make sure to be in Mallory Square for the nightly Key West Sunset Celebrations.
It's time to head north again back to the upper Keys and Islamorada.
Islamorada is THE Sport Fishing Capital of the world, it's a Mecca for fishing fans who come to catch marlin, tuna and dolphin (the fish, not the mammal). If fishing isn't your interest, then there are plenty of other activities in this area to experience. We love the unique Aqua Ranch and The Turtle Hospital.
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Q. Simple question, I hope. I bought a used car from a dealer and didn't get the front plate. Do I have to get two plates, or can I just get the front plate that will match my rear plate that also has the new sticker on it?
– Brad Estill, Huntington Beach
A. The remaining plate has to be turned into the Department of Motor Vehicles in exchange for the required two new ones.
Living in Honkland, Brad is a smart one, did some research and learned that the Automobile Club of Southern California can help with this chore for those not wanting to wade through a packed DMV office. Of course, you have to be a member.
AAA spokeswoman Elaine Beno confirmed this, adding appointments aren't necessary, but DMV forms are. They can be had at dmv.ca.gov.
Getting new license plates, and the month and registration stickers, costs $20.
"You get a whole new set," said Jaime Garza, a DMV spokesman up in Sacramento.
Q. You are correct that the gas tax will be reduced by 6 cents per gallon, but the tax will be a lot more than 30 cents. The federal tax is just over 18 cents per gallon.
– Anthony Trujillo Escareno, Tustin
A. Anthony, there are more taxes on a gallon of gas than Kardashians on television and social media.
By the way, Anthony is referring to a little factoid Honk shared with readers last month on the reduction coming in the state's excise tax.
Yes, the federal excise tax is 18.4 cents a gallon, said Venus Stromberg, a spokeswoman for the state's Board of Equalization. Then there is the state excise tax, going from 36 cents to 30 cents a gallon on July 1; this one is adjusted annually.
There is also a 2.25 percent statewide sales tax. In Orange County, we pay an additional half percent in sales tax for Measure M transportation projects.
If a city has its own sales tax, we feel that, too.
Of these taxes, some are paid directly by us at the pump, while others are likely passed on to us by the gas stations.
So even with the reduction, the taxes on a gallon will be more than 55 cents, with much of that going to improve roads and other transportation stuff.
Honkin' fact: King County in Washington is hiring what it calls a comfort station coordinator, komonews.com says. The employee's goal? To ensure bus drivers have access to bathrooms.
Some drivers have said they wore diapers so they could keep their route schedules.
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Wage-and-hour class action suits are the bane of a big employer's existence. The evolving regulatory scenario is something they cannot afford to ignore. The increased use of temporary workers and prominent role of mobile devices in the workplace are driving the surge in litigation. Legal precedents are redefining the very definition of a "class action". The sheer size of these cases, the disruption they cause, the large potential damages, the possibility of adverse publicity, and the cost of litigation compel many companies to pay significant amounts to settle these lawsuits.
Many of these suits involve claims of misclassifying workers as exempt from overtime, especially temporary professional workers. Additionally, these claims involve allegations of non-exempt employees being required to work off hours through the use of mobile devices, webmail and social media. Companies utilizing large numbers of temporary IT specialists or healthcare professionals seem particularly vulnerable to these legal challenges.
A series of landmark decisions passed by the US Supreme Court are setting the precedent for other legal decisions and it is important for employers to know whether they are in compliance, if they wish to minimize or avoid the risk of class action suits making wage and hour claims. Let us take a look at these precedent-setting judgments, beginning with recent rulings regarding the definition of what constitutes a class action. A class action is a lawsuit where a person sues a group of people, a group of people sues another group of people, or a group of people sues a person. Class actions must have certain definite characteristics, including legal claims common to the entire class, the attorneys must be able to represent the interests of the class, and the class must be so large as to make individual suits impractical. In two landmark cases, Dukes v. Wal-Mart and Comcast v. Behrend, the Supreme Count opined that the plaintiffs failed to meet the definition of a "class". Class certification for class action suits would henceforth be applied only if the employer's actions resulted in damages to the whole class, in the same way.
The National Labor Relations Board always held that requiring workers to sign an arbitration agreement which made the waiver of a class action as a condition of continued employment violated the National Labor Relations Act. But, the Supreme Court held that courts cannot invalidate class action waivers, even when the individual incentive is too small to arbitrate a claim. An NLRB judge acknowledged that the Board's stand was untenable in the face of the Supreme Court's ruling.
Wage and hour claims, litigation, and class actions are brought against employers in increasing numbers all around us. Some preliminary measures, as detailed below, may be adopted by employers to avoid such a contingency:
Everyone is aware that class action suits, in most cases, end in settlements and for any employer it is always better to avoid ending up at the receiving end of such a suit.
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In its initial estimate of fourth quarter GDP, the Commerce Department reports economic growth slowed to +3.2 percent during the final three months of 2013, following a +4.1 percent gain during the previous quarter.
The slowdown reflected a deceleration in private inventory investment, a decline in residential fixed investment and a larger decrease in government spending. These declines were offset by a +3.3 percent increase in consumer spending and greater net exports.
Influenced by second half expansion, economic growth expanded at a +2.7 percent pace in 2013, compared with +1.9 percent in 2012. This is somewhat misleading in that consumer spending, which is generally two-thirds of the GDP and fundamental to credit union loan demand, increased a milder +2.3 percent, compared with +2.1 percent in 2012.
The report suggests inflation remains under control, rising only 1.3 percent last quarter compared with a 2.0 percent increase in the third quarter. The core price index eased to +1.7 percent, following a +1.9 percent rise during the previous three months.
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Brian Turner, director and chief strategist with Catalyst Strategic Solutions, says the initial report on fourth quarter GDP is encouraging; however, it is still too early to expect a steady upward trend in economic growth going forward.
"Consumer spending did improve during the last three months of 2013 and inflation remains in check, which generally helps to preserve consumer purchasing power," says Turner. "But the absence of spending growth even as the pace of inflation declines ("disinflation") is starting to raise fears of deflation (when the inflation rate turns negative)."
Whereas disinflation can increase the purchasing power of money to some extent, according to Tuner, it also raises the ultimate cost of debt. When deflationary conditions exist, lower prices amidst lower production and demand could lead to lower wages and even less demand, and subsequently, further price declines. This is commonly referred to as the "deflationary spiral."
"Obviously, credit union loan originations would not fare well under these circumstances," says Turner.
Historically, there has been only one period of deflation since 1948 – a short-lived, two month occasion in 2008 when consumer prices fell -1.0 percent and -1.7 percent, respectively in November and December of that year. Whereas the Federal Reserve has already dropped its overnight target rate near-zero, there appears to be just enough demand still present in the market to keep us from diving into a spiral.


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This month The Enclave Reading Series invades the Guerrilla Lit Reading Series. Please welcome James Freed, Jason Napoli Brooks, and Scott Geiger to Bar on A. Join us at 7:30 PM
James Freed's writing has appeared in The New York Times, Stereogum, on NPR (Neighborhood Public Radio) in conjunction with the 2008 Whitney Biennial and elsewhere. He holds an MFA from the New School and is co-founder/curator of The Enclave Reading Series. He lives in Brooklyn where he is finishing his first novel, The Unfulfilled.
Jason Napoli Brooks' fiction has appeared in Ninth Letter, H.O.W., Pindeldyboz, and the anthology America Street (HarperCollins). His non-fiction has been featured in Tema Celeste, Zing, and Punk. Brooks was the recipient of The New School Chapbook Award for Best Fiction of 2006 for his forthcoming Shelter, a novel based on photographs, which was described by Elisa Schappell (Tin House) as "an at times nightmarish, always poetic exploration of the erotic relationship between two boys….as surprising and mysterious as desire itself."
Scott Geiger's fiction has earned a Pushcart Prize and a Yaddo Fellowship. New work is forthcoming this year in the Spring issue of Conjunctions and the September issue of The Believer. He also writes for Architecture Research Office, a finalist for the 2009 National Design Award for Architecture.


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Drinks that you consume in the evening also play a great role in the quality of your night's sleep. Alcohol is one of the worst options. Some might believe that alcohol helps to fall asleep. However, the truth is that brandy, vodka whiskey and other beverages that contain alcohol dehydrate your body cells. If your body is dehydrated, it makes it difficult for your whole organism to restore at night.


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Yesterday we walked past a recently closed diner. In the window was a sign with these words: "Prepare to meet thy God." Hmmm. Was the food really that bad?
Then I talked with my friend Stuart, living in the eye of an epic hurricane in Houston. I asked him how he was preparing for the storm.
We did a lot of things to prepare for our move. The list seemed endless, and we just had to work our way through it. I'm glad we did, because now we are reaping the benefits of our preparation.
Sometimes I think we spend a lot of time preparing for small things, while spending virtually no effort getting ready for the big things. Maybe we don't realize the train that is coming down the track at us, or maybe we don't want to know about it. And admit it. How many times have you said: "That was the one thing I forgot to do." I've said it too often myself!
The significant question for a Christian is how much time do we spend preparing for what God requires of us? Do you invest more time planning your next holiday than preparing for what God wants to do in your life?
Part of the preparation is asking God what his plans are. Then wait as long as it takes for God to respond, so you know you are acting out of obedience to his will. Or maybe you just go ahead anyway on the basis of your own good ideas? I've had more than a few good ideas that turned out to be not so brilliant after all, and I have learned to wait on God and see what his ideas are instead.
We also prepare by making changes in our lives. Elaine and I have had to make enormous changes to accommodate what we feel God is calling us to. Preparation is costly, but it's worth it.
And preparation can be very tedious. Before you redecorate a room, you have to do all sorts of preparation. Fill the holes, fix the surface, remove the wallpaper (horrible job!), put masking tape down, and so on. It's never really until you have the roller in hand that you feel you've made any progress, and yet by then most of the work has already been done.
That tells me preparation is often the largest part of any task. Why do we treat our life in Christ any differently? We want the end result, but we don't want to spend the time preparing. It's seems so much work with so little visible result.
What if God called you to a lifetime of preparation for something you'd never see? God wouldn't do that, would he? Try telling that to Moses or John the Baptist.
I don't think we'll ever understand the importance of spiritual preparation until we grasp one massive truth. This whole life is only a preparation for eternity.
This isn't the real event, it's the opener. But unless you do the preparation, you'll never make it through to the real thing.
This should give us perspective and motivation in the basic steps of preparation we need to take day by day.
It may also change the whole way we look at the investing of our time and resources. It may show us how many of our actions are motivated by the prospect of an immediate payoff, and how few are taken with the long term in view.
My spiritual father and great friend Duane Harder made this statement: "God may take 50 or 60 years of one's life to prepare a person for the last 10." How opposite that is to our thinking! But consider Jesus. He prepared 27 years to live the last three. Aren't you glad he did?
Prepare the way. In one sense, John the Baptist's call is still ours. No longer to prepare the way for his coming, but for his return.
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TDP MP, Kesineni Srinivas alias Nani' decision to shut down Kesineni Travels became hot topic everywhere. Most of them including TDP members thought of Nani' decision to quit travel business because of the recent controversy with Transport commissioner.
Nani has unwillingly apologized transport commissioner because of AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. And also another story in circulation stating that the travels incur losses post bifurcation of AP and Telangana. But none found the actual reason behind the sudden close down of famed Kesineni travels. Pertaining to this, YSRCP has found some exciting information after some research.
YSRCP Legislator, Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy came out with a shocking revelation stating Kesineni' decision to quit travels, not because of losses or forcible apology to transport commissioner. It is a master plan of siphoning of funds.
He revealed that Nani is trying to declare bankruptcy like Vijay Mallya who has taken huge loan amounts for Travels has transferred to other business activities. He further added, "Nani is constructing a huge hotel in Vijayawada and ready to evade bank loans, which is the master script written by AP CM Chandrababu Naidu who has share in the bank loot".
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I have been conducting an experiment recently where I focus on the breath as much as possible through the day. Before I used to confine this practice to a small window of time when I first got up in the morning, but after discussing this practice with a friend we both decided to do it over the course of the entire day.
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Well two months later he said it's been one of the most transforming experiences of his life. He can observe thoughts and break patterns before they make him angry or stressed. He has arrived at the point where he realizes he is not the thinker. The thoughts occur and he is simply aware of them. Desires might arise – like I would like to go run on the beach but then he gets to choose if that's what he as awareness really wants to do. The discovery here is that he is not his thoughts.
So I have begun this practice of extending my intention to focus on breath to span the entire day. First of all let me just say it is no easy quest. In fact it makes me realize just how much work I have in developing myself. My focus flitters around like a candle flame in the wind. I will be focused on a couple of breaths for a few moments and then several random thoughts enter my field of awareness – they flow like waves one after the other. At some point several minutes later I remember to focus on my breath again. Then the thoughts roll in. Sometimes minutes later or hours later my awareness is drawn back to my intention and I remember to focus on my breath again.
Now at first I would get frustrated because my focus seemed so feeble. But eventually I accepted that the brain is doing its best to serve me, not wanting to forget anything and trying to 'figure out' what is best for itself. I appreciated the simple fact that remembering to focus on my breath was a sign of progress. And every time I returned to my breath I was able to observe with clarity my thought process up to that moment. Rather than getting caught up in the waves of my thoughts crashing upon the shore of my perception – I rise several feet above and observe them crashing into nothingness. I can say: oh those are my thoughts, how interesting. Rather than – this is ME thinking.
I can notice how my Ego interacts and responds to my reality. It was my physical body's birthday recently (September 13th) and I received several phone calls wishing me a happy birthday. On one level I felt very loved and appreciated. On another level I could sense my Ego increasing in the perception of its own self importance. This is not just a conceptual feeling. I notice Ego rising or falling in the solar plexus or sometimes in the heart or chest. If you notice the next time someone says something that offends you – notice where you feel it in your body. If you do, you'll notice a general tension in your heart or stomach. Sometimes the tension or 'threat' will cause shallowness of breathing. This is where focus on the breath is so important – because it automatically fills your lungs with a deep, relaxing sensation and when Ego energy seems to tense and impede energy flow – a constant regular, deep breathing helps you to quickly become aware of the tension that you might not have normally noticed and allow it to flow freely. I want to point out that this Ego tension comes whether what you're responding to is good or bad. When people say good things about you making you feel more important and you allow yourself to believe it, you will notice an enjoyable energy mixed with an uncomfortable energy. If someone says bad things about you and you allow yourself to believe it, you'll notice a mostly uncomfortable energy. This is why you prefer to hear and believe the good and react negatively to the bad – if you believe yourself to be your identity. But the important point here is that your body physically reacts and if instead of you reacting to your body you simply notice your body's physical reaction – you can simply meet your body's tension with breath and relax it. You can become aware of your body's curious way of behaving and counter it with an ever present, loving peace through the breath.
Living through the breath sets the stage for higher level experiences. I notice when intending to live through my breath that time slows down. Thoughts, when they do come are clearer. And although it's very difficult to remember to focus on the breath AND have fluid conversations at the same time– I notice that it is easier to go from focusing on breath to having a very fluid conversation and back to focusing on breath again, than it is to go from a mind filled with thoughts. It seems the quality of the interaction goes up when I go from a slowed down mind into a conversation. If I am real busy and I communicate with a person simply because they are on my 'to-do' list – it seems my attention is torn between them and the next thing I have on my list. The quality of interaction suffers. The same thing happens even if they aren't on my 'to-do' list but I'm not meeting them in the moment. That split in attention causes an uncomfortable feeling. This feeling I believe is what causes social anxiety. I notice that when I agree to focus on breath AND suspend judgment– I have a very enjoyable interaction and the other person seems to be lifted in the quality of their interaction as well. This doesn't mean I focus on breath while in the interaction, it just means that the focusing on breath and suspending judgment is a preparation before the interaction. The interaction itself, if fully engaged is timeless and so far in my experience doesn't have much room for thought outside of the moment.
When you live through your breath you feel more alive. You notice your body and brain's often automatic and seemingly chaotic responses to life. You begin to play a more active role in 'personal development' – which is the discovery that this body, this brain is just a vehicle. With this realization you inevitably question how can I make this vehicle the best it can possibly be as I (awareness) travel through this life experience?
I only exist in the now – where I always find my breath. And through my breath I can always remember myself. And in remembering myself I can observe my physical and mental nature with greater clarity.
Just set your intention to focus on your breath. Try to be as aware as possible of what it feels like to breathe air into your lungs and exhale. Notice any other sensations in the moment that come along with this focus. When your brain inevitably strays over the course of the day – don't get frustrated. Get happy that your intention created an anchor in your experience. An anchor in the now that is reinforcing your behavior of focusing on the breath. When you feel like giving up and say oh the hell with it – be aware of that thought as well! You are building a new muscle and the first day will seem like the heaviest lifting. The battle is not lost unless you say it is. The beauty of the now is that it's always just beginning. Re-start this practice of living through your breath as many times as you remember to; starting right now.


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Title: "It's All Over..." (もう, ダメです...)
Date Aired: 3 July 2008
Previous Episode
Because of his friend Asakura Nobunaga's nagging, Ayase Yuuto proceeds on watching a magical girl anime called "Dojikko Aki-chan (Clumsy Aki-chan)" that night despite admitting that it does not interest him. Downstairs, his sister Ruko and homeroom teacher Kamishiro Yukari are indulging themselves to alcohol even though it's 3 in the morning. As he remarks on how a person has the ability to watch anime on such hours of the day, a girl is seen with a smile on her face as Aki-chan's face flashes on the TV screen.
The following morning, Yuuto is preparing breakfast, while Ruko and Yukari are left sleeping from their drinking party. The two manage to wake up in time for breakfast, but they both participated in tormenting Yuuto in their own way.
Later on, in Hakujou Academy, Yuuto encounters classmates Nagai, Takenami and Ogawa, who remark on his opinion on women. This was suddenly interrupted by the sound of someone playing the piano; more specifically, it was fellow classmate Nogizaka Haruka behind the piano, admired by many of the students for her expertise.
Yuuto soon reached his classroom and there, he had a chance of seeing Haruka mingling with her friends, when Nobunaga interrupted him, the topic shifting to yesterday's episode of Dojikko Aki-chan and his anime-related interests. The topic about an anime magazine called Innocent Smile inside the school library seemed to arouse Haruka's interest, which ends up startling her friends.
At the end of the day's class, Yuuto is asked by Nobunaga to return the book he borrowed from the library (which is the Dojikko Aki-chan issue of Innocent Smile). He receives a warning from the librarian in the place of the borrower and heads off immediately. On his way out, he notices a girl sneaking inside with her face covered by her school bag. He instantly recognizes it as Nogizaka Haruka, who borrows a copy of Innocent Smile. As she leaves though, she bumps Yuuto, whom she then asks about what she just did. She also tried sneaking out from him, but she ends up losing balance. Yuuto manages to get hold of the book she borrowed, much to the remorse of Haruka. She leaves the library in tears.
The following days, Haruka seems to avoid Yuuto. He notices this and begins to wonder himself why.
He tries to talk to her personally, but her tendency to run away from him only worsens his image, especially to those who admire Haruka. He manages to reach Haruka on the rooftop, There, he admits that he will not expose her hobby to anyone and reassures her feelings about having such a hobby.
That night, he receives a call from Haruka, who admits she forgot to return the Innocent Smile magazine she borrowed. She remembers that people with overdue books have their names announced all over the school and her image will be tarnished when it happens. Yuuto and Haruka meet at the school, sneaking in so that they can return the book before it is overdue.
Inside, Haruka exposes her tendency to be airheaded and clumsy, much to Yuuto's relief, as he describes Haruka as a "weird ojou-sama".
Ojou-sama is the term used to describe a person (particularly a girl) who stands above all in many aspects, and thus, gains the admiration of many.
It literally means "queen" in Japanese.
They managed to complete the requirements in returning the magazine safely when the sound of a cat's purring echoed throughout the library. Haruka suspected it as a ghost cat that has been haunting the school as a ghost story; Yuuto decides to investigate however. Luckily for them, it was their teacher Yukari's phone, whose ringtone is a cat purring.
Outside the school, Haruka extends her thanks for Yuuto's help and allows him to call her by her first name. Yuuto also returns the favor by allowing her to call him in his.
Adapted FromEdit
This episode of Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu is adapted from the first volume of the Light Novels.
New CharactersEdit
- Ayase Yuuto - a student from Hakujou Academy. He "gives up on girls" due to being treated by girls like a servant at home. He meets Nogizaka Haruka in her attempts to maintain her unusual hobby and becomes friends with her.
- Nogizaka Haruka - one of the most-admired students of Hakujou Academy. She excels in many aspects, but is in fact afraid of people who will ridicule her for her hobby related to anime. She finds refuge on Ayase Yuuto, who respects her hobby.
- Asakura Nobunaga - Yuuto's friend and classmate and an avid otaku.
Cultural ReferencesEdit
- The term Akiba-kei (also called as Akiba-chan) is a Japanese slang term whose meaning is similar to otaku. It originally means "Akihabara-style", where Akihabara is an area in Tokyo where the electronics industry, and later the industries of anime, manga and gaming flourish with marketplaces dotting the area.
- The music played by Haruka as the audience is being introduced to her is "Jeux d'eau" by Maurice Ravel


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SEATTLE -- Sometimes a change of scenery can do wonders for a baseball player.
Case in point: Mariners starter Mike Leake.
The Cardinals swapped the 29-year-old right-hander on Aug. 30, the eve of the non-waiver Trade Deadline. Many viewed it as a buy-low trade for Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto; Leake was stumbling toward September, owning a 6.94 ERA in his last 10 starts with St. Louis.
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Against a cinematic backdrop of chrome and glass skyscrapers a couple embrace. Stood on the balcony overlooking the cityscape, the man and woman look like any other office workers. But then he slowly removes his glasses, flicks his tie over his shoulder and rips open his shirt to reveal an iconic red-over-yellow 'S' against a blue background. He lifts the woman in his arms and prepares to fly off into the ether.
No, it's not a scene from the new Superman film, but a themed photo shoot featuring soon-to-be-married couple Alex and Karnis. Like a growing number of couples over the past few years, they've decided to get together with their photographer and create a pre-wedding memento. This concept, usually referred to as engagement shoots or e-sessions, has been increasingly embraced by couples. But what's the point of it? And what implications does it have for wedding photographers and the traditional wedding photobook?
The idea of wedding photography has been around for decades. It's evolved over the years to become a dedicated business, and today the decision over which wedding photographer to go with is almost as important as your choice of wedding dress or even the venue itself. For a whole day your wedding snapper will be with you constantly. They will be an omnipresent observer of very private conversations and interactions. They will capture moments. They will orchestrate moments. It will be intimate.
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It therefore makes sense that you should feel comfortable with your wedding photographer. You want to feel – and more importantly, look – happy, relaxed and at ease in your photos. So some couples decide to do an engagement shoot as a sort of wedding dry-run, to help them feel calmer and more comfortable with their photographer.
Some couples opt for an engagement shoot as a chance to embrace their creative side. Like Alex and Karnis above, a lot of couples see the e-session as a way to pay homage to their favorite films, sub-cultures and sports. There are great examples of couples dressing up as characters in Breakfast at Tiffany's, or from Charlie Chaplin and Disney films. It's way to explore their shared passions and create images with a lot more personality. This is great fun for couples, but also amazing for photographers, as they get to collaborate on exciting, challenging and creative one-off projects that test their skills as professionals.
The engagement shoot is also a way to get a great alternative album of you as a couple. No matter how talented your photographer is or how awesome your venue might be, wedding photobooks tend to follow a similar pattern. They'll have a typical look and feel – you'll most likely be wearing a white dress or groomsman's suit for a start. The engagement shoot is a way to get a more relaxed and less formal wedding souvenir. It'll be just the two of you, dressed down and feeling laid back. There'll be no wedding party, no rigid itinerary for dinners and receptions; just you and the photographer.
Of course, where zeitgeisty trends lead, the cool-chasing crowd follow. Now that the wedding innovators have made the concept of engagement shoots popular, the early adopters are getting into it too. The world of weddings can sometimes feel like an arms race of bridal one-upmanship, with the battleground of better cakes, nicer locations and more glamorous honeymoon destinations fiercely contested. For many the experience of getting married – the timeline for which can easily last 18-24 months – might not feel complete if they don't have an engagement shoot as part of the wedding 'package'.
Fending off the backlash
Inevitably, there's been a backlash to the engagement shoot phenomenon. The wedding industry really is an industry, and the engagement shoot is seen by some as just another unnecessary option that society will eventually expect you to pay for. Others simply see it as a maudlin, overly sentimental indulgence; something of questionable taste, and best avoided.
But there's no pressure for any couple to pay for an engagement shoot. You don't need an e-session. You don't even need a super expensive wedding photography package. It's your choice. As for the issues over the concept of the engagement shoot itself, well, it all comes down to context and taste. What's the purpose of your shoot? Is it a syrupy, cringe worthy foray into vanity, or a fun, creative way to pay homage to your interests? Is it a schmaltzy indulgence or an alternative way to show some personality in a pre-wedding album?
The trend for engagement shoots shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. It's not for everyone, but as a creative, alternative companion to the traditional wedding photobook it's worth looking at. So if you and your partner are getting married and love, say, 80s-set rom-com The Wedding Singer, why not pay homage to Robbie and Julia in your own e-session?
About the Guest Author:
Emily Buchanan is a writer and blogger working for Howling Basset, a network of wedding photographers in Kent, UK. She'd cautiously call herself an amateur photographer and prefers to shoot with film. Follow Howling Basset on Twitter and Facebook
Photo credits – Joy Marie Studios


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Arashi's live DVD, "ARASHI 10-11 TOUR 'Scene'~Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fukei~ STADIUM", which was released on January 26th, topped the Oricon Weekly DVD Chart two weeks in a row.
Previously, we reported that the live DVD sold 618,000 copies in a week, and including this week's sales, now 677,000 copies have been sold in total.
Moreover, adding the sales of this week, the total sale figures of the 10 music DVDs that Arashi have released has now exceeded four million copies. Of course, this is the record for music DVD total sales by any artist.
Below is the Top 3 list for overall music DVD sales by artist:
1. Arashi – 4,014,000 copies
2. Morning Musume – 2,288,000 copies
3. Hamasaki Ayumi – 2,226,000 copies
Source & Image: Oricon Style
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The government's priorities about the "really disabled" (Report 26 February) are, not untypically, ill-informed, inhuman and discriminatory. They are clearly motivated by ill-conceived economic deficit-reduction motives, as articulated by Patrick McLoughlin: "We've got to reduce the deficit… we've got to reward those people who work, and that's what we are doing." It also signal yet another attempt to use political brute force to overrule the judiciary, which, on this occasion, dared to recognise the disabling effects of mental ill-health.
Punishing those who are not "really" disabled who cannot presently work because of mental ill-health (or other disabling circumstances and conditions) will, in the long term, cause significant hardship and distress – not just for those who become economically disabled on top of everything else, but to the economy overall. What did Theresa May say on the steps of No 10 as she moved in? Did she "really" mean what she said about "fighting burning injustice" and "if you suffer from mental health problems, there's not enough help to hand"? Can she and her colleagues be held to account on this and other matters of state?
Dr Simon Gibbs
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, Newcastle University


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Gower - £330 to £545
Mulberry Hill overlooks Three Cliffs Bay. The cottage is set in a quiet location, away from the road and backing onto the National Trust land of Cefn Bryn. The setting is ideal for walkers with 'The Gower Way' only a short stroll from the property, which offers walkers stunning panoramic views of Gower and beyond. There are other footpaths directly outside the property.
Both Mulberry Hill Cottage and The School House are located in a landscaped Victorian garden which guests are welcome to use; the same goes for the Victorian gazebo which has stunning views down into Three Cliffs Bay.
Mulberry Hill cottage is a detached cottage on one level with views out to sea. It is approached up a set of steps at the top of the garden.
It has central heating in addition to a wood burning stove (wood provided) in the main living room
Ground Floor
Living/Dining Room: Wood burning stove, 2-seat sofa, armchair, TV, DVD player, and CD/HiFi. There is also a table and chairs for 2.
Kitchen: Electric cooker with 4-ring hob, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave.
Bedroom: Double bed, mirror fronted wardrobe, chest of drawers and has an en suite bathroom, furnished with bath and separate shower cubicle, as well as underfloor heating.
External: Patio area with garden furniture and share of the main walled garden, which features a garden pond. Unrestricted parking just outside boundary wall.
Laundry facilities available from owner on request.
Sleeps 2: 1 Double
C/O day - Sat. Wood burner - Wood starter pack (extra logs £10). Bed linen & towels provided. WiFi (WiFi speed is not fast but it is available in the gazebo). Pets accepted. No children. No smoking


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Makaih Beats is a 19 year old producer and songwriter who leveraged the power of the internet to build his brand. He has helped thousands of rappers and singers by providing them with high quality instrumentals. Just go to his Soundcloud with over 57 thousand subscribers or anywhere around the net and you can see thousands of artists thanking him for providing them with original instrumentals. With over 10 million plays across the web, the 20 year old has created a fulltime career from his music which is very rare in this industry.
Official Website: http://makaihbeats.net/


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As the very first in our new awards programme dedicated to architecture in Asia, this has been a particularly special one to us here at WAN. It aims to celebrate the spectacular new residential designs we have been seeing emanating from the East in recent times. Now, a diverse range of award entries has been whittled down to the final outstanding six.
Our esteemed panel of judges comprised Lell Barnes, Principal & Design Director of John Portman & Associates; Peicheng Ju, Vanke's Chief Architect and Deputy General Manager; Dr Xiangning Li, Deputy Dean and Full Professor in History, Theory and Criticism at the Tongji University College of Architecture and Urban Planning; Rong Lu, Chief Project Director & Partner, schmidt hammer lassen architects, and Dr Ken Yeang, Principal of T R Hamzah & Yeang Sdn Bhd.
They were asked to take into account how each design addressed the key challenges in the brief, and whether it evolved or pushed the boundaries of the typology. Speaking for the panel, Lell Barnes explains that drawing up the shortlist was a tough call. "All of the projects demonstrated worthy attributes, yet there were eight that reached a higher plateau. To reach the six finalists, with some reluctance we omitted two of our eight favourites. All six selected projects demonstrate concise reactions to their various given programs, while stimulating the cultural contexts and sensitivities of their communities."
Here are those six amazing projects in alphabetical order…
d'Leedon – Singapore by Zaha Hadid Architects comprises seven residential towers, 12 semi-detached villas and integrated landscaping with recreation facilities. The choreographed position of the towers taper inwards as they reach the ground to optimise public space. A unique petal-shaped layout allows for windows on three sides of the apartments to give the highest quality of living for all residents, while varied balcony geometries and integrated landscaping all contribute towards a project defined by its site conditions and context.
Goodwood Residence – Singapore by WOHA Architects is set amidst an enclave of colonial black and white bungalows just off the prime Orchard/Scotts Road area with its 20-hectare backdrop of magnificent conserved trees. The 210-unit Goodwood Residence is conceived as an extension of the Goodwood Hill conservation area. Organised as two 12-storey L-shaped blocks, the development frames the view to the hill through an operable tropical façade. All blocks are one apartment thick, configured as garden walls that define and enclose a series of courtyards.
Sanctuary @ Geylang – Singapore by ONG&ONG is a boutique condominium with an elegantly simple multi-functional façade on a relatively narrow plot. The eight-storey structure makes full use of the land area, but accounts for the need for a green space for residents to enjoy. Thus, owners can come home to a quaint garden entrance that shares the ground floor space with a communal access area. Each unit is equipped with a generous balcony, encircled with steel metal mesh to give the façade a sophisticated modern look, while the timber deck adds a comforting tropical Asian feel to each unit. The steel mesh screen also has a sun-shading function and can be closed or opened throughout the day.
Siamese Gioia – Bangkok by Somdoon Architects consists of two, 7-storey blocks with 168 units. The apartment floors were lifted to create space on the ground floor for landscaping, 'waterscaping', and shaded shared spaces to flow beneath both blocks. An additional shared space is allocated on the roof in the form of a planted roof garden. Air is drawn up from the cool, ground floor area, across the shaded surfaces of the 'waterscaping', and up via glass-roofed atriums located in the heart of each block. The glass roofs above the atriums provide large amounts of natural daylight to the innermost areas of the apartment blocks.
Siamese Ratchakru – Bangkok by Somdoon Architects is a project that has transformed a pair of residential towers born of an abandoned project in a newly developing district of Bangkok. Consequently, the position of the columns was prescribed, restricting the width of the internal spaces. Previously designed with a flat façade, the design is improved by increasing the outer skin of the building, and maximising the usable space of each apartment. The 15-storey live/work tower is close to the public interface, the main road and the BTS Skytrain. Tucked behind the live/work tower is the high-density 28-storey residential tower.
West Zhenga Town – Shanghai by DC Alliance is a comprehensive community block, adjacent to Zhujiajiao Watertown Historic District not far from Shanghai. The town is made up of two parts; residential only and residential combined with commercial. Facing a huge challenge, DC Alliance designed the town to meet the modern commercial needs of the inhabitants, which preserving the historic cultural values of community living in the architecture. The end result is an enhancement of the local peoples' cultural identity and a stunningly historic, yet contemporary design.
The winner will be announced at the evening reception & exhibition on Thursday 23rd July from 6pm at the Matsu Showroom in Shanghai. For more information or to RSVP, please contact email@example.com


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Reebok India case: I-T finds no signs of big corporate fraud
The department, in its probe till now, has found that there do not exist signs of a clandestine "corporate layering" or veiled laundering in the finances of the company but the case qualifies under the category of manipulation and mis-representation of "discounts" offered by the firm to its dealers and manipulation of books of accounts, sources said.
The I-T is now checking the account books and financial documents of a number of select Reebok dealers in India, to whom it has begun issuing notices.
The much publicised case, where the FIR was filed in late May this year, is being probed by two other agencies, the Serious Fraud Investigations Office (SFIO), a department under the Corporate Affairs Ministry, and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Gurgaon police.
In the criminal complaint filed at the EOW, Reebok India had alleged that its former Managing Director, Mr Subhinder Singh Prem, and Chief Operating Officer, Mr Vishnu Bhagat, were involved in an Rs 870-crore fraud by indulging in "criminal conspiracy" and "fraudulent" practises over a period of time.
The I-T department, however, has not issued a clean chit to anyone at present.
"The case could have ramifications of tax evasion of close to Rs 140 crore or so. The probe does not show that it can be called a big corporate fraud as it was touted to be," top I-T sources said.


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Recommendation: Hold
Fair Value: $2.62
Disclosure: I have no position in GNVC
Putting my estimates together in my rNPV template turn up a fair value for GenVec. The majority of the company's value is in the potential for TNFerade, but the company is currently just too risky for a buy recommendation. The company needs to continue moving forward with TNFerade. It had a slight misstep this month, as data for TNFerade's treatment of pancreatic cancer was not up to investors' standards. Any more problems and GenVec could be in serious trouble as a company. The company already needs to raise more cash, and investors will probably not be too excited to give GenVec money if TNFerade is not progressing.
Barring any more setbacks, I value TNFerade at $2.27, with $1.52 coming from the potential to treat pancreatic cancer. I value AdPEDF at $0.19, and the whole company at $2.62, which includes TNFerade, AdPEDF, and the company's government collaborations. Obviously, value would be realized with progress in any area for its two drugs.
I am placing a hold recommendation on GenVec due to a lack of upside. I believe that the company is fairly valued and until there is more data released on TNFerade's progress I do not think that the stock can move. There should not be much downside, either, but I do not think investors will be able to make money in this stock for a few months to come. I will revisit this recommendation as mid-trial data is announced.
July 8, 2007
GenVec: Too much risk
Posted by Sizz at 1:36 PM
1 comments:
- PENNY STOCK INVESTMENTS said...
Great nes great biotechs.
- February 15, 2014 at 2:08 PM


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Has it really been that long since i've posted..
My new years resolution next year is to be more active on my blog.
Anyway... as you can see I am a dog lover.. I think the pic above and the name of the blog sort of gives it away.
My Darling Molly, the darkest and oldest of my Basset Hounds (the sleeping dog on the left)has been very poorly..this is a dog who is so laid back she almost falls over..nothing bothers her she hasn't had a days illness in the 11 years that she has come to live with us.( I never say own as Molly is very much a free spirit).
My lovely girl was rushed in to the vets with a temp of 106 and has had a four day stay with them, placed on a drip while they frantically fort to bring down her temperature.
Boy was I worried sick to say they least and having to leave her behind.. it was heartbreaking, I felt I was letting her down when she needed me the most.
I knew that she would be well cared for and would be given what she needed to hopefully get her on the road to recovery..but I had this overwhelming sinking feeling, We wouldn't be bringing her home again.
Megan (my wild thing on the right of the photo) who is epileptic and not well herself ...cried the whole time Molly was away..
She cried on her walks.. she cried when she woke up.. she cried at meal times and stopped eating.. So it wasn't just us missing her.... We were not a happy household.
We were preparing ourselves for the worse..
But all's well that ends well.. after 4 days and fantastic care by our vets...Molly is home, back where she belongs.. They treated her for hepatitis, anyone that owns a hound will know.. when out on their walks.. will pick up the most disgusting things.
She's not 100% she has a cocktail of meds to take..
but each day she seems to be getting back to her normal laid back self...
and we are thankful for it.
It's crazy how one dog can have such effect on a household...
Peace has been restored.. and all is well...calm and happy at our home once again.
Only two more weeks for Darling Daughter to start attending Uni.
It's going to be really strange her not being here..Just my husband and myself after 19 years of never leaving her.
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Poorly Pets..
Labels: Poorly Pets
1 comment:
- Lorna May said...
What great news about Molly. It's been a worrying time for you all.
It's great to see more original Ros work. Love them both, I love how you have creatively used the stamp with the circles.
Can't wait to see more.
- 18 September 2008 at 19:42
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The Monstera cushion displays a deep vibrant green leaf pattern and features gold cord trim and wooden buttons on the reverse.
Handmade by us in Lennox Head.
Various sizes available.
- Cotton twill furnishing fabric
- Gold braid edging
- Wooden button close
- Comes with eco insert
- Hand wash recommended
Note: Pattern placement may differ slightly to photograph


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The St. Louis Renaissance Festival, which is moving to a fall run after 17 years as a springtime festival, is holding the first of its two free "Preview Weekends" on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend.
The preview weekend hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The second preview will be on June 4 and 5. The festival is located in Wentzville's Rotary Park, 2577 West Meyer Road.
The event is "a sampling of delectable eats, show stopping entertainment, and unique, one-of-a-kind wares exclusively found at the Festival," according to a festival press release. Only a portion of the festival site will be open to visitors.
Live performance will feature festival favorites Pictus and 3 Pint Gone (Celtic music), the Scallywags (pirate humor and music), and the Chuvani belly dance troupe.
Season passes and other discounts for the fall run will be available during the preview weekends.
Non-Costumed Seasonal and Part-time Jobs
The festival, which is run by Minnesota-based Mid America Festivals, has announced that it is hiring for the fall run, which will be on weekends, September 17 through October 16.
The company is looking for;
- Interns in marketing, public relations, and sales
- Security, gate guards, and parking attendants
- Part time seasonal grounds crew, carpenters, and maintenance
- Temporary weekend help: booth supervisors, inventory specialists, customer service reps, food and beverage runners, cooks, and guest relations
Applications are available on the festival's website.
Auditions for Costumed Cast
"Guilds" of costumed entertainers will also be on hand to represent the Royal Court, gypsies, faeries, Germans, and Scots. These educational groups "are passionate about their portrayals," said Will Malloy, a marketing manager for Mid America Festivals. Some of the groups also perform independently of the festival.
In addition to the living history cast, the festival is looking for performers: street characters, musicians, singers, dancers, sword fighters, acrobat, and fire spinners.
Anyone wishing to audition for either an educational guild or as a street performer should bring a resume and headshot, Malloy said. Front gate staffers will direct potential cast members to the audition area. Auditions will take place throughout the day, on both days and both weekends of the spring preview.
These positions are paid, but no information was available about pay range.


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Eco-Friendly Skincare – Gifts In the Ocean
From ancient occasions, man has searched for his future around the ocean. We're from the ocean. Existence started there and our ties for this wonderful and mysterious marine atmosphere are strong. So, is not it just natural that on the island nation, the United kingdom, we aim to use aspects of the ocean in eco-friendly skincare products? Here's some good ...Read More »


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If you are an aviation enthusiast, you must see it.
As a whole, the Albenga Air Show 2012 itself was slightly smaller than the previous edition, but there were some spectacular performance from various acrobatic planes, including a Katana T30, a Mudry CAP 10 and Zlin 50. But to me, the most impressive demo was the one of the Piaggio 180 (whose factory is at walking distance from my office), which included barrell rolls (!) and showed an amazing agility for an aircraft of that type. Cool show, and well worth the trip.
In other news, I had several problems with Mediafire - and I will abandon it. First, the virus spreading in through it - which caused many inconveniencies to some users. Second, I had received (obviously fake) copyright infringment claims - which blocked my files.
Now, I am uploading the new T-45C (version 2.25) on Google Drive to see if it is a viable option (apart from Flightsim and Avsim of course).
Ah, yes - whenever I see the Frecce Tricolori I always come back home willing to do a Aermacchi MB339...but then, well, back to reality, for the moment I really do not have the time.


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Once upon a time, Zeppelin was playing coffeehouses. Music was played on a little-known synthetic resin called vinyl. And radio DJs ruled the universe.
This is the story of one such DJ—a legendary Brit named John Peel.
And how you just gained access to his insanely huge record collection...
Welcome to The Space, a new website/shrine dedicated to one of the UK's most prodigious music guys and his impossibly massive vinyl collection, which happens to be available for download now for the first time ever.
Ah yes, the late, great John Peel—he was best friends with rock stars. Maniacally devoted to music. A real-life cross between Cusack in High Fidelity and Lester Bangs in Almost Famous. The kind of guy who was singing the lyrics to "London Calling" six months before the Clash's first gig. And now, 37 years' worth of his music library is yours.
The site is set up to look like the actual shelves in Sir Peel's former studio, categorized from A to Z. Scroll through, choose an album and click on it. From there, you can listen to the entire thing on Spotify and/or download it on iTunes.
So far, only the "A's" have been released, but expect a new letter of the alphabet and its corresponding albums to be unveiled each week.
Sorry, Frank Zappa.