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Lincoln Minerals Limited: Mining Lease Application underway for Lincoln's world-class Eyre Peninsula graphite project
November 19, 2013 (Source: Lincoln Minerals) — Lincoln Minerals Limited ("LML") is pleased to advise that Parsons Brinckerhoff has been appointed to prepare a Mining Lease Application for the Company's wholly-owned and world-class Kookaburra Gully flake graphite project in the southern Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia.
Lincoln has a target date of 2015 for full-scale production from Kookaburra Gully, whose known resource inventory to date already puts it into the global Top Ten graphite deposits based on grade.
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Parsons Brinckerhoff's scope of services includes:
- Preparation of the mining lease proposal (MLP) report in support of the Mining Lease Application;
- Delivery of the required technical study components, either directly or through subconsultants appointed by Lincoln Minerals;
- Preparation and implementation of a Stakeholder Consultation Plan; and
- Meetings as necessary with DMITRE and other parties.
The mining lease proposal will require sufficient detail to be provided on the proposed open pit, tailings storage facility, processing plant, transport routes, water supply, power and other infrastructure to enable an assessment of the potential environmental impacts and mitigation and management measures. AMC Consultants Pty Ltd is preparing a conceptual mine plan, EBS Ecology is undertaking flora, fauna and cultural heritage surveys and Aldam Geoscience is undertaking a groundwater study to support the MLP.
Lincoln Managing Director, Dr John Parker:
"The scale of the proposed graphite mining operation is quite small compared to iron ore
projects proposed on Eyre Peninsula but, nevertheless, a key component of the Kookaburra Gully project will be the Stakeholder Consultation Plan.
"This will address impacts and benefits to surrounding landholders, stakeholders and the wider Eyre Peninsula community including impacts from general mining operations and traffic/truck movements and impacts on ground/surface water and agricultural operations.
"Mining and proposed new mining operations on Eyre Peninsula are a topical subject and
landholders and the community in the past have shown a high level of interest about mining proposals in relation to the environmental, social and economic impacts and benefits.
Parsons Brinckerhoff has extensive knowledge and experience in stakeholder engagement, coordinating studies that support mining lease applications and preparing the necessary documentation to facilitate the requirements of the statutory approvals process for mining developments in South Australia. The appointment is a key step forward to making the eventual transition to a mining operation at Kookaburra Gully within our targeted timeframes."
Bulk sample testing of Kookaburra Gully's mineralisation is currently underway with earlier work by Lincoln identifying that a low risk, low capital cost mine and processing plant could be established on site for under A$50 million with processing costs less than A$400 per tonne of concentrate.
Information in this report that relates to exploration activity and mineral resources was compiled by Dr A John Parker who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists and Managing Director of Lincoln Minerals Limited. Dr Parker has sufficient experience relevant to the styles of mineralisation and to the activities which are being reported to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the JORC code, 2004. Dr Parker consents to the release of the information compiled in this report in the form and context in which it appears.
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At the American Music Awards, Zoe Saldana and Katy Perry stood out on the red carpet in gowns by Roland Mouret and Oscar de la Renta respectively. Kirsten Dunst chose Dolce & Gabbana polka dots for a Sydney premiere, while checks were the print of choice for Helen Mirren in Tokyo.
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The ACTF – A Year in Review
Lily Pavlovic
16 Dec 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, it's time to wind back the clock and look at the year in review.
In JANUARY the ACTF submitted to The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts' Inquiry into broadcasting, online content and live production to rural and regional Australia.
The submission highlighted the importance of public and commercial broadcasting, and nation-wide access to arts, news and other services for every child.
Meanwhile, on the education front, the ACTF (in partnership with the Asia Education Foundation) announced the release of the Hoopla Doopla! Curriculum Resource Package for Chinese Language Teachers.
FEBRUARY was all about production! Young Northcote High filmmaker Yianni Rowlands took out the 2016 Trop Jr competition for his poignant animated film, Chess People.
Nowhere Boys – Series 2 was awarded a Kidscreen Award for Best Non-Animated or Mixed Series", while Little Lunch was announced as a Prix Jeunesse finalist.
Dukes of Broxstonia was sold to Germany's Nipponart GmbH and Disney XD in the US.
February also saw the launch of the Little Lunch App on the iTunes store.
In MARCH, over 1,000 students from all around Australia participated in a live Q&A webinar with some of the cast of Little Lunch.
APRIL brought awards fever! Nowhere Boys – Series 2 was awarded an International Emmy Award for Best Kids Series, Bushwhacked! (Mint Pictures) received a Gold Remi, Little Lunch (Gristmill) a Silver Remi and Ready for This (Blackfella Films/Werner Film Productions) a Bronze. All three series were also nominated in the Most Outstanding Children's Program category for our very own Logie Awards. Bushwhacked! went on to receive a Silver Plaque and Little Lunch a Certificate of Merit at the Chicago International Television Awards. Little Lunch also received a Banff World Media Festival Rockie nomination in the Children and Youth Fiction category.
In sales, AMC Networks picked up Ready for This and Worst Year of My Life, Again! for their channels in Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania. Meanwhile, RTV acquired Little Lunch for broadcast in Slovenia.
Daro Film picked up The Flamin' Thongs, Bushwhacked! and Ready for This for Seychelles, Africa, while SIC Portugal acquired Mortified, Lockie Leonard and Worst Year of My Life, Again! for Portuguese-speaking Africa.
Closer to home, the Payang Group purchased Bushwhacked! (Series 1 & 2) for screening on Malaysia's public broadcaster, RTM.
In MAY, Little Lunch received top honours at the Prix Jeunesse International Festival. The mockumentary series received the award for Best Fiction Program for 7-10. The snack-time series was also the runner-up for the Children's Jury Prize for the same category.
This Prix Jeunesse news came alongside the announcement of two new Little Lunch specials for 2016.
During this month, filming also commenced for You're Skitting Me – Series 3.
Lights, camera, action! The production continued in JUNE, as filming began for the highly anticipated Dance Academy movie! To fan's delight, the original cast of the television series announced their return for a feature filmed in Australia and NYC.
June also marked the commencement of production for pre-school animated series Balloon Barnyard in anticipation for its 2017 release.
In Education, a Ready for This Live Q&A Panel was held as part of the Youth Media Festival at ACMI provided a fascinating insight into the origins of the award-winning series and the challenges faced by the writers and cast. Students enjoyed quizzing Madeleine Madden (Zoe), Aaron McGraw (Levi) and Head Scriptwriter Liz Doran on the writing and acting process.
JULY was the time for the joyously destructive series BOXWARS to film its pilot episode at Melbourne's Princes Hill Primary. The school in Melbourne's inner north was overrun by Romans as children, teachers and parents prepared themselves for a spectacular cardboard race. It truly was "the art of destruction".
In AUGUST, Ready for This picked up two AWGIE Award nominations. Leah Purcell's episode "The Birthday Party" and Josh Mapleston's "The Crocodile" were among the four scripts in the "C" drama category.
More international sales were finalised, as Disney XD acquired Dukes of Bröxstônia (Series 1, 2 & 3). Hoopla Doopla! was licensed for broadcast to US Hispanic Pay TV channel, VME for Spanish speaking USA. Meanwhile, Latin America's Blim (Televisa) licenced animated programs including FleaBitten!, Desdemona, Horace in Slow Motion and Mega Bites.
Australia Plus TV secured a package of content for their Asia and the Pacific service, including programs, Ready for This, Worst Year of My Life, Again! , Bushwhacked! , My Place and You're Skitting Me.
RTE also licensed the two recently announced Little Lunch specials for broadcast in Ireland.
In SEPTEMBER, SLR Productions announced best-selling children's book series Andy Roid will be adapted to the small screen, with script development funding from the ACTF.
Tasmania was given a sneak peek of upcoming series Little J and Big Cuz, in a special preview during 'Hidden Stories' month.
The ACTF received a visit from the Year 11 Media Studies students from Genazzano College in Melbourne, who gained a detailed insight into the role and activities of the organisation.
In OCTOBER, Little Lunch books author and illustrator Danny Katz and Mitch Vane visited the ACTF couch for a live Q&A with primary school students. The students enjoyed asking questions about writing and illustrating children's books, and the book-to-film adaptation of the Little Lunch series.
As DECEMBER approached, it brought along a festive cheer. Balloon Barnyard burst into action with an official launch party at the 2016 Asian Animation Summit in Brisbane.
The Little Lunch App and Teacher's Guide, alongside Matchbox Pictures' feature film Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows received nominations for the 2017 Kidscreen Awards.
Looking back, it's been an exciting year for Australian children's television. We can't wait to see what 2017 holds!


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The Cal State San Bernardino campus was placed on lockdown four hours Wednesday evening following a non-injury shooting.
Lt. Mike Madden with the San Bernardino Police Department, which was assisting university police, told the San Bernardino Sun that a single shot hit a campus building, and police were searching for the shooter. No shooter has been found, reports CBS Los Angeles.
The school about 60 miles east of downtown Los Angeles has about 20,000 students. "Everyone not living on campus should immediately leave", the university said in a statement, adding that police would continue to monitor the campus. A window at the visual arts building was hit with a round.
Campus police are going are escorting students from cleared buildings, there is still no estimated time for the lockdown to be lifted. According to a tweet from the university's Twitter account, published shortly before 6 p.m., the possible incident was reported near the Visual Arts Building and the west parking structure.
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A major Collier County road project that was put on hold during the recession is back on the table.
A major Collier County road project that was put on hold during the recession is back on the table.
Officials started talking about extending Vanderbilt Beach Road into Golden Gate Estates nearly 15 years ago. Commissioners are now ready to discuss the $90 million project that should fix some traffic problems in the Estates.
"Immokalee Road is beyond horrific. Golden Gate Boulevard is bad, and Immokalee makes Golden Gate look not bad," said Brad Wasserman, a Golden Gate Estates resident.
The county came up with a plan for a new major east-west road by extending Vanderbilt Beach Rd. into the Estates and making it six lanes.
"The great recession slowed it down. I think now is the appropriate time to do it, especially when you look at all the building that's heading east," Wasserman said.
Nine residential streets could soon be major roads, connecting the southern part of Golden Gate Estates to Vanderbilt. Everyone we spoke with on these streets was happy to hear the project is moving forward.
"I think we've got to do it. All of the growth is east. As long as the bottom doesn't fall out of the whole economy again," said Howard Buesing, a Golden Gate Estates resident.
The hope is that it will cut down on traffic on other roads and cater to people building out east. Golden Gate Estates is the size of Washington DC, and now the county is trying to build the infrastructure to keep up with the growth.
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Winthrop homeowners can avoid this tedious task totally by working with an expert cleaning service provider that specializes in move out cleaning services. Move out cleaning is specifically designed to have properties ready for those moving in to settle in as quickly as possible. Having the house cleaned completely before you move out is a matter of common courtesy if absolutely nothing else, but sometimes it is a mandatory requirement, particularly if you're a previous renter.
That there are lots of reasons why it is impending for Winthrop occupants to work with an expert house cleaning provider when they are moving in or moving out. There is absolutely nothing basic about a move. The scope of the cleaning requirements that need to be done can be frustrating certainly, specifically if the renter is burdened with work and other responsibilities.
Preparing for move out cleaning.
The agreement signed by the property owner and the occupant normally includes a stipulation that requires the latter to leave the home as they had discovered it-empty, beautiful, and undamaged. In addition, for occupants who have actually chosen to move out, the landlord may add additional charges against deposit dollars if certain areas are not cleaned out.
Cleaning is absolutely not the top priority for someone who is faced with the formidable difficulties of settling into a new location and beginning a new life. There are many things that have to be accomplished in so little time, not the least which is completing work and other requirements prior to the move. In order to satisfy their end of the arrangement, the more useful choice for the renter is to work with Winthrop professional cleaning service provider, as opposed to do the cleaning themselves.
The main benefit of working with Winthrop expert cleaning company is that they can do the job more thoroughly and more efficiently. This depends upon the quality of the cleaning company, however nowadays it is easy to find a provider that is ensured to do an excellent task. A cleaning company can work wonders, and bring back a location that has actually been resided in for fairly some time into an area that is almost brand new. To prepared the location for its next occupant, a professional crew needs to eliminate grease, gunk, cakes of dirt, and dust balls from difficult to reach areas. They know how to carry out these jobs successfully. A person without sufficient experience in using cleaning tools and cleaning solutions would not know exactly what kind of substance to use to eliminate a certain kind of stain.
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Moving into a new place in Winthrop can be exhausting. Most likely, the new arrivals do not know any individual in the area, and there is nobody to offer an extra hand in preparing the location for the furniture and personal effects of the tenant. Although property owners or supervisors normally need the last owner to leave the facilities in excellent condition, it is still important for the new resident to establish that the area is indeed a wholesome, safe, and pleasant location to reside in. Professional cleaning companies provide not only end-of-tenancy cleaning services. They might likewise be called upon to carry out a thorough cleaning and upkeep, check on the home, inspect the little details, and ensure that the new house is undoubtedly prepared for occupancy.
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Before you leave the house, check for damaged issues and see to it you change every one of them. In case you forget to replace such things like lighting fixtures or missing screws, it is very likely that your homeowner would take a huge piece off your preliminary deposit for these minor issues.
You will have to make a choice between employing an expert to clean it or resorting to cleaning it on your own if the residence has wall to wall carpets. If you look at the present condition of the carpeting and match it to the initial state, this decision would be simple. Bringing it to the original condition need to be your aim when you make this decision.
You should also check the walls to see if there are discolorations on them. Walls with discolorations can be a big issue due to direct exposure. Ensure you get rid of wall-stains with a mild hand to avoid wearing down the paint due to the fact that if that takes place, you will lose a huge chunk of your deposit dollars.
After you have actually done all the cleaning, ensure that you inspect the fridges and ovens. The seals of the fridges need to be in correct condition, and the ovens should be clean enough for usage. When moving out in Winthrop, these checks will increase the odds of getting the deposit amount in whole.
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In its fifth year, the Broadening Horizons series explores the drivers and barriers relating to the study abroad of UK students. The latest report, Broadening Horizons 2017: Addressing the needs of a new generation examines how political and economic shifts, and disruptive technologies, are influencing UK students' overseas study ambitions and perceptions, with findings indicating the importance of addressing prospective students changing views. Today's young people face challenges unlike those which confronted previous generations, requiring different ways of advising them to ensure they make informed and prudent decisions about study abroad choices. The one-size-fits-all approach which incentivised students to go abroad in the past will not resonate with today's generation who may be misinformed or have false impressions that could potentially decrease their interest in the international study experience.
The latest Broadening Horizons compares the motivations driving interest in study abroad for today's students, together with the perceived obstacles, to previous research findings in the series. While some of the top drivers for study abroad still include the desire to travel and experience a life-altering adventure, there are changes, and many of the obstacles to studying overseas today reflect the challenges of current realities. With the increasing focus on outward mobility schemes to encourage home students to study abroad, the success of such programmes is dependent on messaging synchronised with prospective students' changing perceptions and priorities. Given the importance of study abroad to the internationalisation agenda, this report delivers understanding on how the factors influencing students' decision-making on international study have changed over recent years. Stakeholders will also get insights which can help inform increasingly sophisticated mobility strategies, ensuring better alignment with the priorities and concerns of today's students.


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Jim "Soup" Tsouprakakis of Dracut, Massachusetts sends photos of his bocce play during vacation at Old Orchard Beach, Maine. He says simply "It doesn't get any better than this." Photos by Gloria Tsouprakakis.
Sometimes you can toss the ball out and let it bounce and run to the target. Other times on soft sand at high tide, you need to loft it volo-like and hope it sits right where it lands (hopefully, near the pallino).
Just another day at the beach! That's "Soup" rolling with friend Del Jones. Nearby Royal Anchor Resort runs an annual September doubles tourney for couples. Contact Royal Anchor at 207-934-4521 for info or click the photo to visit their web site.
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I have another masculine Christmas card to share.
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You can find a link to instructions and video for layered embossing on this post.
This time I used the "skin" that was left over on the parchment paper
from other die cuts.
I melted clear embossing powder on this Tim Holtz die cut tree
then laid the pieces of "skin" on top and let the pieces melt together.
It turned out really shiny and has interesting patterns.
The stars behind the tree are heat embossed too.
The shine isn't showing in the photo.
This also fits with the CAS Mix Up Challenge
Both challenges end on the 24th.
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Last week we headed down to the Wearable Technology Show in London's Olympia, where a multitude of new wearables were exhibiting, from UV activity monitors to responsive running jackets. Most of the gadgets that were on show, were versatile in terms of the applications they could be used for and the industries they could be used in. With some seeming to serve a recreational purpose, others had functionalities that could also be applied in retailing, healthcare and even military contexts. Here's our top picks:
- Intelligent Headset, the world's first 3D audio headset, made its debut along with it's own Zombie game that requires players to 'listen' rather than 'look out.' This also has great applications for the educational sector and atmospheric marketing.
- ViewAR showcased apps that allow customers to navigate through virtual environments by means of gesture control – beyond gaming, this has some very interesting implications for retailing and branding.
- SnapWatch showcased their fun concept – a rigid steel band featuring a display that can snap around the wrist thanks to the flexible nature of its display. The modern comeback of the eighties Slap Bracelet!
- A piece of wearable tech that might serve to motivate sports enthusiasts to improve their running times is the Glofaster running jacket – it syncs with the wearer's mobile phone and lights up as long as they are running above their minimal speed.
- A showcased product that is already on the market is the emotional jewellery by the British brand Kiroco Touch. Content in the form of images, videos or text can be stored on bracelets or necklaces and then unlocked when the jewellery gets into contact with a mobile phone. This won the award for 'Best Innovation.'
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After touching down for all of 8 hrs after SXSW, we hopped on the Eurostar to continue our European Meetup tour! First stop Paris, with the support of our local host Celine Lippi, Co-Founder of Fashion Capital Partners. With a full house at the newly opened Le Numa, it was time to discuss the ins and outs of the ever growing omni-channel.
Kicking off with an opening keynote from Google's Pauline Butor who told us an astonishing five billion queries regarding fashion and beauty are made through Google every month! She went on to demonstrate the vast amount of Google tools available to fashion brands, that can help them gather data and create content. Talking us through last years hugely successful Topshop Fashion Week campaign, which used live hangouts to create another layer of content and a live view of a model's runway walk.
Next both iVentures Consulting and DemandWare discussed how to improve customer experience, with the connection between both physical and digital stores. iVentures Consulting gave us a preview of their eShopper Index, which brands came up top digitally? The top 5 included Zalando, Zappos, Amazon, NET-A-PORTER and Gap.
Fusalp, Vilebrequin & l'Exception debated best practices; rethinking retail with smart shopping experiences, digital windows and customer touchpoints, with a gentle reminder that at the heart of all these tech innovations still remains the physical product and of course the consumer!
The evening closed with 3 startup pitches; Shop'n'Brag, a mobile shopping app that seems to do just about everything, with augmented reality features and deal finders rolled into one; HappyBeacon, allowing retailers to interact directly with the consumer through push notifications and our final startup Bodi.me, joining the fight against returns by letting the consumer try on clothes virtually.
For all the photos from the evening, head over here and Paris, we cannot wait to return in June!
Every year Austin opens it's city to over 30,000 visitors for the notorious SXSW festival and last week we joined the lineup with our first event! With over 500 attendees crossing the threshold to take in three hours of panels, talks and face-to-face meetings at the Mentorship Hub. Here are the best bits from the conversations that took place.
First up, " Onboarding Tech" with Amy Walker, Director of Online Marketing at Neiman Marcus, Jen Rubio, Global Director of Innovation at AllSaints and Will Young, Director of Zappos Labs at Zappos.com
All speakers emphasised their preference for finding new tech companies through networking and receiving recommendations from venture capital firms over receiving cold calls and emails.
Brands don't want to be subjected to hard sales pitches that make unrealistic promises, but would rather engage in a conversation with a startup that has done extensive background research about the brand, has contacted the relevant department to pitch, and already has an idea about what the challenges may be and how they could be tackled. And naturally, if the technology is easier to onboard, then brands will implement it much faster. Young drives home this point "If you set the expectations we are doing something really interesting, that you might be interested in and we would love to learn what your challenges are […]' it's much more of a conversation than guns blazing sales pitching. And then I leave that meeting feeling like I wanna continue that conversation."
And what technologies are brands looking for? Brands want to increase their conversion rates and their ROI in an engaging and sustainable manner, rather than invest in a fad that attracts media attention. What tools can help them seamlessly merge their content and their commerce? What can help them build an online community by telling their brand story?
Our second panel focused on content curation, featuring Rachel Tipograph, Director of Global Digital and Social Media at GAP, Kristina Di Matteo, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Kate Spade and Katalina Sharkey de Solis, Director of Digital at Chanel.
Tipograph cited simplicity as key, it's at the core of GAP's brand and that filters into all of their processes, whether it's creating content, or onboarding a new start-up. This also rings true for the Kate Spade brand, who have a tiny team creating all this fantastic content, but if it's too complicated to onboard it just doesn't work.
With luxury, Sharkey de Solis pointed out that social media channels engage aspirational and potential luxury consumers much more than they do existing consumers. The challenge for them is finding a way in which to excite current consumers, which means, "We're really looking for experiential technologies because with this very high-end consumer, they're not necessarily wanting to engage with the brands on [social media] channels" – Sharkey de Solis
And, though traditional long-term branding campaigns may not be devised with specific measurement matrices in mind and may be ideally measured qualitatively, Di Matteo emphasised how difficult it is for brands to quantitatively measure the success of more fast-moving online campaigns. "If it were up to me, I would create the coolest reporting tool that would allow for me to understand everything that's happening and have it really succinctly tie up into my [ecommerce] data because, at the end of the day, our goal is to generate sales, but also be able to tell a great story." Anyone got an idea for this?
Last week's event was a milestone for Decoded Fashion, and you can be sure to find us at next year's SXSW.
For all the photos from the event you can check them out here, and for further SXSW fashion coverage take a peek at the FT's feature and Stylus's report.
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Decoded Fashion at SXSW presented by Cusp by Neiman Marcus is the only event bringing together digital heads of Fashion, Beauty & Retail brands to discover and mentor startups founders.
On stage, it will host two panels on brands seeking new tech, with speakers from Gap, Zappos.com, Neiman Marcus, AllSaints, kate+spade and Chanel. Fast paced startup demos will uncover what's hot in fashion and tech, with a closing presentation from former TopShop CMO, Justin Cooke.
At the Decoded Fashion Mentorship Hub presented by Stylus, tech founders can receive candid feedback and advice on their startup concept and plans, from investors and various executives in Fashion and Retail. Each mentor will offer 10-minute sessions and these are not to be mere sales pitch sessions, but an opportunity for founders to explore their messaging, value prop and even pricing with those who truly understand your target market.
To sign up for a mentor meeting, head to www.decodedfashion.com/sxsw/.
Retail data startup, 42, launched this week with the backing of Y Combinator. The company came to life during Decoded Fashion Hackathon last year, and headed to Milan as a finalist for our Fashion Pitch competition presented by e-Pitti. 42 went on to debut at TechCrunch Disrupt last year, being then accepted at the prestigious accelerator program Y Combinator.
The company turns raw point-of-sale data into actionable insights that help businesses boost sales. The idea that ignited the company came from co-Founder Cathy Han, formerly of Procter & Gamble. As she told Techcrunch while working with larger retailers to help them better analyze data, she realized that a lot of brick-and-mortar businesses lacked a suite of online tools to leverage customer and sales data.
"One of the things we've been focused on is our data infrastructure – to design it to handle retailers with a growing quantity of data, and to have an API that will allow it to handle any type of query," said Han.
Today, 42 works with its customers to configure custom reporting for their businesses, these custom reports can be automatically sent out via email to store managers in all locations on a regular basis.
As London Fashion Week draws to a close, we took a moment to check out some of the tech that made the headlines for us.
Livestreaming enables us to watch the shows anywhere we choose, or in the case of Topshop through a shop window. This season Topshop made this illusion come to life, collaborating with 3D agency Inition to create a virtual front row in the windows of their flagship store on Oxford street. Five Topshop fans had the opportunity to wear Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets & headphones, giving them a front row ticket to watch the vibrant A/W14 collection walk down the runway sitting in the window of Topshop.
Next up, Fyodor Golan's collaboration with Nokia, his collection consisted of a piece that still has us reminiscing about his show: a £68,000 skirt that was made up of 80 Nokia Lumia 1520 Smartphones. Whatever happened to the classic pencil skirt? Golan has clearly tossed that trend out the window. The bell-shaped mini-skirt was broadcasting snaps of colored visuals, which looking like butterfly wings that were beating away.
Milan Fashion Pitch finalists Wowcracy made their mark, with their online fashion platform that enables you to purchase high quality fashion before it lands on the market. They pre-sold a new collection live from LFW, launching Milan based designer, Flavia La Rocca's A/W14 collection on the opening day of LFW. Flavia La Rocca's collection is a combination of sustainable materials and exquisite design, made available to buy through Wowcracy before hitting the stores in Autumn.
And finally, the "Twitter Mirror" made a debut at LFW, with Matthew Williamson giving it some serious showtime. The "mirror" was set-up like a photo booth backstage for celebrities, models, make-up artists, and a whole lot more to snap their selfies. All could be spied upon Matthew Williamson's Twitter feed and under the ever evolving #OhMW.
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With Fashion Week behind us, it's time for SXSW! One of the cool additions this year was a wearable tech component added to SXSW accelerator competition presented by Oracle.
Our CEO, Liz Bacelar participated as a judge, and we are eager to share the finalists with you. Selected pitching companies were pulled from a pool of over 500 applicants applying for a chance to shine at Startup Village:
Bionym – A wearable device that authenticates users through their unique cardiac rhythm, and communicates identity wirelessly for seamless and dynamic interaction with technology.
Fashion Discovery Labs – Enables everyone to "Discover Fashion Instantly" in the real world through Google Glass, which aims to enrich the online and retail shopping experience.
Jon Lou – A lifestyle brand for people who love fashion, love technology, and think it's about time the two of them met for a drink.
Kiwi Wearable Technologies – Builds products which help wearers enjoy happier and healthier lives.
Mighty Cast – Connects physical objects to the cloud through its patent-pending technology and proprietary platform.
Pauline van Dongen – A fashion designer working closely with companies in the field of science and innovation. She aims to merge fashion and technology.
People+ – An innovative, curated business directory of professionals and companies.
Skully Helmets – Pioneering augmented reality solutions for the head protection industry.
A complete list of all 2014 SXSW Accelerator finalists can be found here.
On the first day of London Fashion Week, Lyst announced a new partnership with top iconic British fashion designer, Mary Katrantzou. Lyst are exclusively retailing a selection of the brand's limited edition Spring 2014 resort collection, these pieces are only available on Lyst.com in the USA.
Launching on Valentine's Day at the start of LFW, the collection comprises of ten garments, including the iconic Lanta & Nevis dresses. It is hugely exciting to see two innovative brands coming together, but also importantly marks Lyst's first exclusive retail partnership (a sign of things to come).
This partnership comes shortly after Lyst announced an impressive $14 million round of investment and the launch of Mary Katrantzou's own ecommerce site, back in November 2013. The collaboration is likely to give the designer a much further reach in the states and it is an exciting new proposition from the Lyst team.
Check out the cute Instagram video and spread the love #Lyst Loves Mary Katranzou.
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Screaming girls and Sherlock Holmes, what a way to open our Apple Store Meetup. If you arrived on time, you would've been met with an outpour of Benedict Cumberbatch fans, as we did a swift turn around to get ready for our event.
With a full house, it was time for us to reveal our 2014 Calendar and a special opportunity for founder Liz Bacelar to tell the story behind Decoded Fashion. We unveiled our plans for SXSW and the launch of the Fashion Hackathon and Summit for London this May. Not only that, but this year we have expanded our Meetup to create a global community to uncover the best tech in fashion. January saw us head to Toronto, whilst in March we will be in Dublin, Berlin and Singapore.
Up next fit solutions go to war Fits.me and Metail- let battle commence!! With the CEO's of both discussing different approaches to the problem of fit and how they are bringing return rates down. There is no doubt the tech is great but do customers use it? With the key issues across fit solutions being 3D representation, digitising clothes cheaply and size/shape of people against size/shape of clothing. It's also about understanding consumer mindset and behaviour, do they need to learn to use a fit tool? And the bigger question to be asked to the retailers, do they prefer conversion sells vs reduced return? With both solutions collecting a huge database of "body shapes", it's clear that there is further potential in this data, yet to be put into practise. With Metail CEO Tom Adeyoola closing with "the past 5 years have been about putting infinite things on the internet, the next 5 will be about making choices".
Diffusing the debate, CEO, Runar Reistrup introduces Depop, a mobile shopping app, that could be described as a little like Instagram with a buy button. Yes, it is another social shopping app but what stands out is it's network of influential sellers and it's clever use of high profile social figures to help onboard users. It's a great way for emerging designers to sell directly to the consumer, with Designer Katie Eary using Depop to sell her designs straight from the runway.
And finally, what a breath of fresh air when ShuffleHub's two young founders took to the stage. With a dramatic intro and a book on the floor here is Shufflehub "taking away the work and bringing the feel good" to shopping. Taking us through the UX golden rules and introducing us to a humorous testing regime on hungover friends. "We get out friends drunk, and make them sleep over" just to prove it's easy to use. Aiming for the purest and simplest browsing on the internet, one big button, easy shopping for when you don't know what you want and also for when you do. We have a good feeling about these boys!
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Toronto has joined London, Sydney, New York and Milan to become the next host city for Decoded Fashion's global fashion and technology meetup. Hosted by The Working Group, Toronto's first leg kicked off with a keynote from Fashionotes, followed by the latest from three of Canada's hottest startups Flixel, Kiwi Wearables and Fashion Forward. And if that wasn't enough, we threw in a live 3D printing demo from Makelab!
Fashionotes kicked things off with an exploration of the latest fashion and technology trends. As one of the only dedicated fashion and technology publications they are well placed to spot what's hot – the rise of the flash sale, Instagram's growing role in driving e-commerce and socially-integrated street style. They also gave us their top three startups to watch out for in 2014: The Cools, The Runthrough and Poshmark.
Fans of America's Next Top Model will already be familiar with Flixel, creators of the cinematography-inspired "living photograph" which can be used to create digital campaigns, portfolio pieces, art pieces and more. Their team also provides consulting for brands and agencies, and offers a complete visual package using cinemagraphs to enhance any type of campaign.
Kiwi Wearables, creators of the Kiwi Move, joined us fresh from their CES Debut. The Kiwi Move is a smart activity tracker that sync it with internet-enabled devices whilst its supporting app analyses wearer's behaviour and suggests improvements over time. Imagine a sleek device that clips to your collar that can help you track and organize your life.
Fashion Forward, a recent graduate of Toronto's INCubes Accelerator, shared tales from the front lines of a new fashion startup. Their mission is to help consumers maximize the resale value of their wardrobe by giving them a place to list their unwanted clothes and browse for new items. They spoke candidly about the challenges that face a new startup in the space, giving the audience plenty of food for thought about what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur.
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Reader, I went to Shanghai…
|•Original manuscripts of Jane Eyre and The Pickwick Papers travel to China
• 'Where Great Writers Gather: Treasures of the British Library' exhibition at Shanghai Library from 15 March to 15 April 2018
•Letters and drafts by D.H. Lawrence, T.S. Eliot and Percy Bysshe Shelley are also featured
Original manuscripts by five of the greatest writers in the English language will go on show in Shanghai for the first time in March 2018. 'Where Great Writers Gather: Treasures of the British Library' will feature drafts, correspondence and manuscripts by writers including Charlotte Brontë, D.H. Lawrence, Percy Bysshe Shelley, T.S. Eliot and Charles Dickens, alongside Chinese translations, adaptations and responses to their works.
The exhibition will reflect Shanghai's importance as a historic gateway through which English literature first arrived in China, subsequently finding an audience through its strong traditions of translation and publishing. It also marks a milestone in the relationship between the British Library and Shanghai Library: the two institutions signed a Letter of Intent and arrangements to hold the current exhibition were finalised at UK-China High Level People to People dialogue in London last December.
The exhibition includes valuable and rare manuscripts from the British Library:
• Charlotte Brontë's manuscript of Jane Eyre, including the famous line from the concluding chapter: 'Reader – I married him';
• Drafts of poems for Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, including letters discussing feline behaviour;
• Letters from D.H. Lawrence about his novel, The Rainbow, discussing the ban on its publication and alternative routes for it to reach a readership;
• Manuscript draft of a sonnet dedicated to Lord Byron by Percy Bysshe Shelley;
• Five pages from the original manuscript of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens.
Focusing on original manuscripts, the exhibition at Shanghai Library explores the journey of the five writers' works through China and reveals the story of the translation and reception of English literature in China. It shows the ways in which Chinese and English culture have interacted through various publications in China, and explores how Chinese people absorb and respond to cultural achievements from around the world.
Items from Shanghai Library's collections are also featured, including a manuscript presented by George Bernard Shaw to the Shanghai dramatist Huang Zuolin in 1937, with the inscription: 'Rise up, China! You are the future of the eastern world'; the earliest English novel translated into Chinese (Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, published as 'Tan Ying Xiao Lu' in 1872); English books used by the famous translator Tu An when he was undertaking the first Chinese translation of Shakespeare's Sonnets in Shanghai; Charles Dickens' personal collection of books and bookplates; D.H. Lawrence's signed limited edition of the poetry collection Pansies, and the signed first limited edition of Lady Chatterley's Lover.
Shanghai Library will also hold a series of promotional activities, including a translation competition, a recital of English literary works and a programme of lectures and reading groups. They will invite Shanghai cultural celebrities to send in their handwritten thoughts on 'English Literature and Me', to encourage readers to explore and interact with the exhibition and attract the widest possible audience. The British Library will also invite readers to visit the exhibition and take part in a digital campaign 'Back to the Origins of English Literature' to discover more about English authors and their works.
Alexandra Ault, the British curator of the exhibition 'Where Great Writers Gather: Treasures of the British Library', said: 'Nothing matches the thrill of seeing first hand original manuscripts: from Charlotte Brontë's scrupulously neat fair copy to Charles Dickens' hurried and rather messy draft pages, they reveal the many different ways in which writers create. It has been a pleasure to work with colleagues at Shanghai Library to develop an exhibition that will showcase authors and poets familiar to millions of readers in China'.
Chen Chao, Director of the Shanghai Library, said: 'It gives me a great pleasure to host this exhibition presenting literary treasures in Shanghai. This is not just an event of the high-level cultural exchange between China and the UK and the first in-depth cooperation between the Shanghai Library and the British Library, but also a spiritual interaction between the people of both countries'.
Phil Spence, the British Library's Chief Operating Officer, said: 'Shanghai has historically been one of the great gateways between Britain and China, with culture, trade and diplomacy flowing in both directions and bringing our peoples closer together. The new exhibition will be an opportunity to share manuscripts of five of our greatest authors with audiences in Shanghai, and to deepen the relationship between the British Library and Shanghai Library, with staff exchanges and the very process of collaborating on an exhibition of this kind enabling us to share knowledge, experience and expertise'.
The exhibition catalogue of 'Where Great Writers Gather: Treasures of the British Library' has been jointly compiled by the Shanghai Library and the British Library and will be published by the Commercial Press.
The exhibition is the latest stage of ambitious cultural exchange programme, 'The British Library in China: connecting through culture and learning', which has already seen major exhibitions at the National Library of China in Beijing and, most recently, at Mu Xin Art Museum in Wuzhen, which was visited by more than 41,000 people between October 2017 and January 2018. The initiative is funded by HM Government and also includes a programme of knowledge exchange between staff at the British Library and its counterparts in China, and the development of the Library's first Chinese website Discovering Literature, introducing more than 200 digitised literary treasures
from the Library's literary collections, as well as in-depth interpretative articles, short films and interactive elements: www.britishlibrary.cn The Library has also grown its audience on its new social media platforms WeChat and Weibo.
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NEW YORK — When President Bush draped his arm around New York firefighter Bob Beckwith, picked up a bullhorn and vowed to catch those who had destroyed the World Trade Center, it was a photo image seen around the world, a symbol of America's response to the terrorist attacks.
But now, on the eve of Bush's State of the Union address, that 16-month-old picture has become a symbol of partisan wrangling over Bush's response to Sept. 11 -- and growing concerns over the long-term health problems of some 40,000 rescue and volunteer workers who spent months cleaning up the site's wreckage.
The health-care issue surfaced last year, when Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) won approval for $12 million to fund an initial health-care study of these workers, many of whom have developed unusually persistent respiratory ailments, according to a preliminary report issued Monday.
Because those funds will pay for the screening of only 9,000 workers and are scheduled to run out in July, Clinton and others have been lobbying the Bush administration to back a $90-million, five-year study of all rescue workers.


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Koodalmanikyam Temple
Koodalmanikyam Sree Bharatha Temple is 25 kms from Thrissur town in Irinjalakuda. Its particularly famous for its single Prathista. The 'Mukkudi Nivedyam' and 'Brinjal Nivedyam' offered at the day of 'Avittom' star within the South Dravidian month of 'Thulam' is legendary in Koodalmanikyam. This ancient temple is probably the sole one in India dedicated to Bharatha, the brother of Sree Rama. The popularly referred to as Koodalmanikam of Sangameswara is supposed to be the Para Brahma moorthy. There's only one place of worship, even Ganapathy is not found in the temple. The lord at Koodalmanikyam is Chathurbahu Vishnu with Conch, Chakra, Gada and Japamaala. Its also believed to be the place of origin of Jainism in Kerala.Koodalmanikyam Temple is a marvel in architectural beauty. The deity is offered the garlands of Lotus, Thulasi and Chetti. The Temple has four ponds surrounding it. The spectacular gateways, the spherically formed Sanctum Sanctorum, the majestic Koothambalam and also the Carvings in wood and stone on the walls all attract students of Art and design to this place. The murals on the walls on either side of the eastern entry to Chuttambalam are another art marvel that requires special mentioning.


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It's always exciting to get together with friends and family whether it's going out for a night of fun, getting together for a barbecue (happy, almost, Fourth of July!) or having a movie night.
Unfortunately many of our favorite, fun events seem to revolve around food. Even worse is when friends and family pressure us into indulging.
I tell a story in my book Think: Use Your Mind to Shrink Your Waistline about a time we took some friends out to dinner. When it came time for dessert the husband of the other couple pressured his wife into eating dessert when she had clearly expressed her desire to eat healthy because she was watching her weight.
In these situations peer pressure can occur for many reasons but it usually ends up hurting only you and your goals. Last week I talked about conquering diet sabotage at work, so today I want to talk about some typical "play time" sabotage scenarios and how to avoid them.
Danger 1: The Food-Centric Outing
It's great to have friends you can go out and have fun with, but our social lives have become more and more food-centered. If your friends tend to want to gather for cocktails and dinner, either as the event or before moving on to something else, there are a few things you can do.
Do This: Let your friends know you're trying to resist temptation and that you'll skip the restaurant or bar and meet them at the concert, play or bowling alley. Or, see if you can get your friends to come over for a healthy barbecue or quick dinner instead of going out. If all else fails, have a healthy meal before you go out to make it easier to resist the no-no's on the menu.
Danger 2: The Party
Whether it's a dinner party or a cocktail buffet, joining your friends or business contacts is often a sabotaging but unavoidable necessity. The best thing you can do to avoid trashing your diet is to not be hungry when you get there.
Do This: Have a filling, healthy meal or an IdealShake no more than half an hour before you leave for the party. It will also help you to have something delicious but healthy waiting for you at home, and to focus on moving around and talking to people, rather than sitting or standing near the temptations.
Danger 3: The TV/Movie Night
We've talked about this in our post on The 4 Biggest Diet Breakers, but watching TV or a rental video can be a diet disaster. There is a strong relationship between eating and watching TV or a movie. Vegging out doesn't usually involve vegetables.
Do This: There are a few solutions, though. Have plenty of tasty, healthy snacks on hand, like kale chips, nuts, fresh cut fruit, or hummus and veggies, to keep your snacking mechanism happy. You can also watch your show while walking on the treadmill or doing stretches on the floor rather than just sitting.
Barring these, just skip the TV. Read a book, play a game of ball with the kids or go to a free summer concert. There are plenty of ways to be entertained that don't involve sitting ten feet from the fridge.
Removing the possibility for peer pressure is the an easy solution for avoiding sabotage. Even if your friends or family members aren't actively pressuring you the temptation of someone else's meal choice sitting right in front of you might just be too difficult to resist.
Enlisting your family and friends in your quest for a healthier lifestyle is definitely worth it in the end though!


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the first sunday in December was the greeneville christmas parade. since garret is a scout he was a part of the parade for the last two years. Dave's truck and trailer are also part of the parade :)
this year the girls and i rode with dave in the truck. it was a fun day and again, amazing weather! last year it was FREEZING!!
who are we???? pack 93!!!!


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Wrong place, wrong time. the family brain cell is never there when they need it.
What does it take to get it through their heads that crime doesn't pay?
@letmefindout slamming it on the ground apparently.
Basic arithmetic.
@letmefindout With that big gapping hole they just put in his head, pretty much anything will go through it now.
Nah they seem like a totally decent group of people, let's invite them over to the U.S.
I'll call department of corrections and we'll throw a mixer!!
@GrimmWilder Hopefully you mean a concrete mixer
@momma_mercy Theres too many there already. But they are about to be cleaned up. Just wait.
He'll look like 5 storie suicide after they have finished with him.
Betcha they never jay walk on those streets again!
JUSTICE, for WHAT!?
@drewstl if you believe CS it was theft.
At least one of them lived.
As he gently kissed the pavement, he hoped the crowd would leave so they could have some alone time.
Do these guys stand around all day waiting for someone to yell, "Thief!"
Regan smash!!
the yoyo face to pavement was cool,,they stopped the guy doing it to save some for the others
Don't you suppose to hang up pinatas?
I think it's fair to say there dead
@nybadguy THEY'RE dead, alright.
@frank n. stein yup
Must have stolen something worth a lot to that guy slamming his head on the pavement.
@ketamine<3 probably his favorite taco bender
Don't. Jump. That. Wall. AGAIN. (In a perfect world anyway).
No bullets, fires, or missing body parts.....must of just committed misdemeanors.
@happyjack "Must have", not "must of". You read less than Trump.
@vivalamigra really? You don't want to start picking little things like this apart do ya?
@happyjack Coming from the liberal that was picking apart my "comprehension" and "inept paraphrasing"? Your ideas are poor enough, but your grammar is weak and frankly, embarrassing.
R.i.P. -_-
AGAIN: Stealing is worse than murder, apparently!
Is this video proof of evolution at work? Didn't see a single pair of flip flops.
That's called reckless deregulation.
Trump. Trump. Trump
@ Goff; A-pol-o-gize.... Fist- ter- mister! I'm sorry.... I'm fucking sorry dude!
Thanks, Fistermister.
Much appreciated ...
You gotta meet Grannyfister.
xxxmass (below) can introduce you to him. Who knows ... you could be related.
Let's all meet some where and jack off together
@maddog123; C'mon people now, smile on your brother, everybody get together, try and love one-another, right now!
Thats murder yo
I think he was tying to wake him up before he got hurt cuz they were taking this too far. It didn't seem to work. Good effort though.
I guess it all depends what they did., cause I can see the punishment fitting the crime in WAY TOO MANY Instances.
Hey Chris, you gotta introduce Grannyfister to Fistermister (above). Get Granny over here, man ... also Smurf.
What'd they do? Fart in public?
finally a video so it is not in Brazil
Depends on what they done.
When I order a muck Ronald's and the Herbert gets my order wrong! Cunts
That's what happens when you sell stale Chiclets to tourists in Tijuana and you end up giving the other sellers a bad rep.
fuckin animals
Dats some serious face plantin
this far ? it's funny ....
Tough fucker,..,.,


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Having a website is one of the best things that you can do for your business, product or service and it should give you the results that you want. There are a few things that are missing from your website and that means loosing potential clients, less web page views and even worse is looking unprofessional to your visitors. Most of these things can be easily fixed with a few tweeks here and there.Read More
While many businesses just aim for that sale, I need you to aim towards your brand values because that is what keeps you on top of the minds of your potential clients.Read More
Think of not having a client onboarding process like the time before the internet was invented. Unimaginable! The purpose of this process is to set the stage or really start on the right foot with any project.These are just the steps that I take and are not set in stone so feel free to take some tips and implement them within your business.Read More
As a brand designer, color plays a huge part in my work. It helps convey visually what words can't. A very cool thing is that color can be associated not only with words but also moods and tones. You can use color to make a bold statement or to bring a sense of peace in your surroundings. This means that the psychological connection that people have to a certain color can either make or break your brand.Read More
So I was going through a few websites recently on business coaches because I'm interested in the subject but after opening a few, I realised that they all looked the same! Same fonts, same colours, the way their photography was taken down to what they said! It was like a trip to the chocolate factory and not in a good way.Read More
Colors play such a huge role in our lives. Imagine how you'd feel right now if you walked in a house that's all white. Take a minute and think about it. Personally, I'd be afraid to walk through it cause who knows what I've stepped on today! But others might get a sense of peace, tranquillity and love.Read More
I never knew how important branding a business was until I started my own. A couple of years ago I started creating Jewelry for myself and thought why not sell them online? It was a labour of love because working with metals is a love and hate relationship for me. So I researched my heart out and found stores like Etsy, StoreEnvy and Dawanda.Read More
Sometimes I just want to sleep. No stress over what I need to post on Instagram when I should schedule my pins or how much I engage in facebook groups. Having to always create content is soul draining. This post alone took me 3 days to write. Always finding an excuse that something else needs my attention (Netflix is extremely important to my sanity). And right there is the reason why I need to stick to my content creating routines.Read More
If your anything like me then you fully understand how being sidetracked while working is so easy! Kids running in and out of the room, my husband can't find his socks (not joking!), my phones keeps sending me notifications and even worse when you get that email notification from Netflix that they added a new season of your favourite TV show!Read More


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Göksel Baktagir
Göksel Baktagir was born in Kırklareli in 1966. He began his musical education at the age of eight, under the supervision of his father Muzaffer Baktagir. he subsequently registered at the ITU State School Of Art For Turkish Music in 1983 and graduated from there in 1988 . A year later, he started his graduate study at the same school. Göksel Baktagir, began composing during his student years at the conservatory and today has a hundred and forty compositions; thirty-five vocal and a hundred and five instrumental art-works to his credit. He has developed a special left hand technique that is unique to him since 1984 along with other techniques in the performance of the Kanun. He is universally recognized as one of the leading artists of our time with regards to...
Nihavent Sarki, Cana firkatinle sinemi ben daglarim
Ahmet Erdogdular, CRR 2001
Mahur Sarki, Asika Bagdat sorulmaz
CRR live recording January,01
Yurdal Tokcan Ud Taksim Sarkilar ve Gazeller
Yurdal Tokcan Ud Taksim Sarkilar ve Gazeller Konseri
Bestenigar Sarki, Omer-Ahmet Erdogdular January2000
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is an r Indian scienceart o by which you can get your wishes
come true within a short span of time. Vashikaran ceremonies
are always safe and they will guaranteed help you in achieving
the best and effective results.
Vashikaran means use of TANTRAS and MANTRAS and connecting
to the energy of universe and then getting the desired results.
When all the forms of love spells, magic spells or even black
magic spells fails then Vashikaran is used as this ceremony
is the most superior power of all and the best part is that
it will give you the guaranteed results that you are looking
I am giving you few examples where you can use VASHIKARAN
If you feel you
have lost your lover and you want him or her back in your
you feel that your husband or wife does not love you like
before and you are losing your marriage.
your lover has left you and is now is with some other person
when with vashikaran you can get back your love as he or she
will be in your control and will do as you want him or her
to do.
you are at work and want your boss to be in your control,
then you can use this ceremony and can make your boss do what
you want him to do for you.
can become financially stable with lots of money in your life
with the help of VASHIKARAN.
all your enemies and keep them away from you
if you feel that you are affected by black magic, hex or curse
then by using vashikaran you can be free from all the evil
energies and can live a happy and successful life.
spell caster cannot do vashikaran for you, you need special
VASHIKARAN or EXPERT who can do this for you.
with one VASHIKARAN CEREMONEY in your life you can be free
from all the problems, have a happy love life and also be
financially strong, and this is the reason today I have come
up with all in one VASHIKARAN CEREMONEY, by which all your
problems will be over.
I have said before that when all other spells fail, then this
ceremony is the only solution.
is also very costly as it requires lots of Mantras and Tantras
and then the VASHIKARAN KIT is prepared and when you will
use this kit then within 3 months all your problems will be
gone forever and again this is guaranteed to work for you.
For the preparation I will need your full name, birth date
details, picture of your right hand palm and also a close-up
picture of your face.
whole ceremony is very costly and the total cost of this full
work will be US$1800, but again I do understand that this
is a big work, that's why as a special favour you may first
send US$900 and then I will send you the VASHIKARAN KIT, and
then after using the goods when your life changes then you
can send the balance of US$900.
We also offer vashikan spells for lost love spells, vashikaran for man or women and vashikaran for money and we are specialise in offering vashikaran mantra in hindi .


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Taking the Weekend To Search
I hope you all enjoyed the recipes I shared this week.
I'm looking forward to churning out more fun, tasty recipes, especially now as the healing is over for my nose. Taking that first breath after having the breathing tubes removed from my nose was the most amazing feeling I've ever experienced. For six years I had a deviated septum and did nothing about it, unable to fully taste or smell anything to it's full potential. MY WHAT I WAS MISSING!
I have decided to take the opportunity to look through some of my mothers old cookbooks which I suppose would even be considered vintage! I am going to find some recipes that traditionally use meat and whip them into a Vegetarian Recipe to share with you all :)
Looking forward to this week of flips!
Have a good weekend and keep veggin'!
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Jonathan - Happy Veg
Dedicated Foodie. Proud Vegetarian. Recipe Creator. Friend to all Animals.
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Her Grace The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire
author of the new book WAIT FOR ME -her own story. just one of many published books:
Chatsworth: The House
The Estate: A View from Chatsworth
The Farmyard at Chatsworth
Treasures of Chatsworth: A Private View
The Garden at Chatsworth
Counting My Chickens and Other Home Thoughts
The Chatsworth Cookery Book
Round and About Chatsworth
Memories of Andrew Devonshire
In Tearing Haste: Letters Between Deborah Devonshire and Patrick Leigh Fermor, edited by Charlotte Mosley
Home to Roost . . . and Other Peckings
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On any exam day, we often see varied behavior in students standing outside the exam room. Some are sitting huddled in some corner with their small pieces of paper notes; some are discussing some points/facts in their own small groups; some are posing as if there's nothing special today; while some are just bullying others.
How to tackle nervousness:
Well, none can ever say what is the level of preparation with each of the students appearing for the exam and how one should behave. You are free to act the way you feel comfortable.
The point is just to control your emotions before the exam, feel confident and just feel at ease. Remember the exams are not some kind of imprisonment; they are a part of just a routine, much like your studies. You may keep all your books closed, not re look or revise from any tiny paper notes, if you feel. But if you feel like going through the notes in last minute, fine, go ahead; just manage everything well. Don't act nervous; you may not be feeling nervous but acting so can make you feel so. So manage with your essentials well before hand with planning. Do not start searching for your pen, roll number, identity card in the morning just before you have to leave for the exam. You need to be a bit planned. All these things need to be done the previous night. A little planning helps every time and everywhere.
Do not think negative!
Remember negative thinking is much much more dangerous than any negative happening. So do not jump into a problem even before it actually happens. Do not victimize yourself with thoughts like, 'Oh, what will happen if i don't know any of the questions?'. Or as they say, fear of fear is more catastrophic. Face the situation with confidence and a proper plan. Use your exam time wisely. Start with the question you know in and out and move further. It is better to fill your personal details in the answer sheet before starting with your answers as in the end you may tend to miss on the personal details or enter anything incorrect. So why take a chance at all ? Most of the times we know about the general rules applicable for the exam we are appearing for but still it is always wise to glance through them before jumping on the answer sheet. Remember to be the good yourself in your natural calm and resist any negative thoughts.
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One in a series on the moments that had people talking at New York Fashion Week:
BEDFORD, N.Y. — The car is stuck in traffic on the way to the Ralph Lauren show, which is not in Manhattan but in a small town approximately two hours away. The car is not a taxi or an Uber but a black SUV — one of hundreds, that has been dispatched by Lauren to ferry guests to his show.
After 50 years in business, the most recent focused on righting the public company amid a shifting market, Lauren has perfected a few things: interpreting the American mythology in cashmere and silk, indulging his own passions and welcoming others to come along for the ride.
So it was not surprising when the limo driver cued up a CD with a playlist of jazz standards, selected by Lauren. Look out the window toward the Hudson River. The sun is low in the sky. The water sparkles. The cool piano tinkles. What traffic?
Lauren remains committed to the notion of see now/buy now. So while other design houses were putting their spring 2018 collections on the runway, Lauren was presenting fall 2017. These clothes are in the stores. Yours for the shopping.
The show location was Lauren's own garage, which is a bit of a misnomer. The space, built alongside a banal strip mall, was no bland storage facility but more of a luxury spa for exotic cars. These are Lauren's passion: Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, Bugatti. Even if auto technology gives you no thrill, it's impossible not to be impressed by the elegant lines of the Bugatti, its perfect symmetry and sexy curves.
These are a rich man's toys. And Lauren is a billionaire, several times over according to Forbes. You can look. But no, you cannot sit in the cars.
Everyone is greeted by staffers in dark suits and led inside, up a long black ramp. Champagne? Yes, please. There are rows of lush sofas set up for the guests, and waiters in black "Ralph's Garage" coveralls pass deep-fried olives, which taste far better than one might think. Jessica Chastain, an ambassador for the brand, smiles in a white pantsuit. Katie Holmes stands tall in gold metallic trousers and a brown leather bomber. Diane Keaton wears a bowler. Armie Hammer is very, very trim in an eggplant-colored blazer. The world's nicest porta-potties are parked out back: carved wood doors, white votives, bouquets of red roses.
The guests mingle among the cars. The setting is odd. A bit overwhelming. But this is how Lauren lives. The kid from the Bronx who loved basketball but was too short to play it well. The young man who started out selling ties. The guy who dreamed of Hollywood and glamour, cowboys and the West. The man who made the American Dream happen for him by packaging it and marketing it to you. This is the life that all those Polo shirts built. Congratulations, Ralph. You earned it.
The models came sauntering out in Glen plaid and checks. Slim skirts, tailored jackets and crisp trousers. Then came the black leather and the race car references. But the glossy red coat and gowns were not aerodynamic and sleek; they were luxurious and elegant.
Lauren also showed his Purple Label men's collection — an accompaniment to the ladies, but dapper and polished.
Lauren took his runway bow in dark coveralls, looking like he was ready to flip open the hood on one of his cars and start tinkering. His family applauded. The audience stood.
He walked past his cars and down a ramp to the lower level. The guests followed. More cars. And a seated dinner with a menu taken from his Polo Room restaurant: lobster salad, burgers (with tuna and veggie burger options, if you must). More champagne. Wine. And a farewell snack for the drive back into the city: a little bag of Ralph's Garage caramel corn.
Then off into the night. With jazz tinkling from the radio. The George Washington Bridge all lit up. It's the New York of fantasies.
Lauren may be trying to figure out how his company can speak to the next generation of shoppers, and he might be searching for the best retail strategy — but he is not giving up on his fundamental belief in elegance, in possibilities. So if you're looking for some sort of wry, disheveled aesthetic, look elsewhere. All these years later, Lauren betrays no hint of cynicism. He still believes in his dream. Surely, you want to dream, too?
Also from New York Fashion Week:
How do you feel about tie-dye? Well, Michael Kors might open your mind.
Elegant, earthy, easy: Derek Lam's collection was just really great
At Oscar de la Renta, newcomers try a splash of paint to freshen a classic look
These bras aren't what you would call practical. But they might be brilliant.
Leslie Jones cheering in the front row was the best thing at New York Fashion Week
It was New York fashion's battle of the cool kids. Of course Rihanna won.
Dressing for a pep rally, with an artful twist, from Monse. Hey, Nicki Minaj approves.
Sparkly catsuits and SpongeBob prints, from a designer who wants you to dress like Katy Perry
Is that a dress or a shirt? Whatever. Tom Ford just wants you to be fabulous.
Fashion is finally figuring out diversity — in ways that actually matter


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Tuesday, 15 February 2011
summer ... now!
7 comments:
- Anonymous15 February 2011 at 13:36
Kate looks beyond beautiful here! Come on Spring!! xoReplyDelete
The entire ad campaign is fabulous! Love the green dress too. And the peonies;)ReplyDelete
I think Kate Moss hasn't looked so good in years!ReplyDelete
I could have posted the entire range of images from the campaign, they're all beautiful.
Well, Lisa, I have a confession to make. My heart skipped a beat when I entered your blog a few minutes ago, as this is just what I was writing about right now, about this campaign in my post for tomorrow.:)) Kate looks amazing!ReplyDelete
That green dress is pretty amazing! And I agree with you - best Kate has been looking in years :)ReplyDelete
Ada, I'm looking forward to seeing your post tomorrow, I can't get enough of those images.ReplyDelete
Me too - peonies are adorable ;o)ReplyDelete
And please - summer to us also - today really cold and windy here in Denmark ;o)
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Top Ten Tuesday is an amazing weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
This week's topic is: Top Ten Books I've Recently Added To My TBR. For this post I had to really dig around because I tend to add books to different lists in different places. Every time I see a book that interests me on other blogs I tend to add it somewhere, just to make sure I keep track of it, so I end up with books on my Amazon Wishlist, my Goodreads to read shelf, or my excel spreadsheet (I LOVE spreadsheets!!!). So after consulting all of my resources, here is what I came up with:
1. Ruined
by Amy Tintera
(release date: May 3, 2016)
2. The Star-touched Queen
by Roshani Chokshi
(release date: May 3, 2016)
3. The Crown's Game
by Evelyn Skye
(release date: May 17, 2016)
4. Reign of Shadows
by Sophie Jordan
(release date: February 9, 2016)
5. Elementals
by Michelle Madow
(release date: January 26, 2016)
by JJ Abrams and Doug Dorst
7. -10. The Seven Realms Series
by Cinda Williams
(The Demon King, The Exiled Queen, The Gary Wolfe Throne, and The Crimson Crown)
Are any of these on your TBR? If you read/reviewed any of them, I'd love to hear/read your thoughts. Please leave me a link in the comments below J