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Cricket Australia have unveiled two strong Australia A squads to tour England in the lead-up to the Ashes later in the year, headlined by Test hopefuls James Pattinson and Matthew Wade.
The tour comprises five one-day matches and three four-day matches, which includes a final match against the Australian team.
The match against Australia is set to be used as a final hit out for every Ashes candidate, before the squad for that series against England is announced.
Test captain Tim Paine has been included in the A squad as skipper, while Josh Hazlewood will play in both the one day and four-day series affter being overlooked for the World Cup squad.
Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, who many thought should have made a return to the Australian squad over the summer, has been included in both squads, although will likely play as a specialist batsman with Paine taking the gloves in the four-dayers. Former Test vice-captain Mitchell Marsh is also in both squads.
Potential Ashes candidates Chris Tremain and James Pattinson have also been included to play in matches against Sussex, the England Lions and Australia, while Jackson Bird could also push his claims after a strong Sheffield Shield season.
Michael Neser and Jon Holland round out the attack, with Holland replacing Agar between series.
Many of Australia's batsmen who aren't guaranteed of spots in Australia's best XI when the World Cup rolls around have also been included, with Marcus Harris, Kurtis Patterson, Will Pucovski and Peter Handscomb all in the touring party.
The quartet were all either in Australian squads or XIs over the summer, and will push for selection in the Ashes squad, although the task has become tougher with David Warner and Steve Smith's return to the national set-up.
Some other players in line for an Ashes berth – most notably Joe Burns, who scored a century in Australia's last Test – have missed selection, however, selector Trevor Hohns said they are being monitored by the selectors in county cricket.
"We have Joe Burns, Cameron Bancroft, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Peter Siddle and Daniel Worrall in our sights," Hohns said.
"They have not been included in the squad and will continue to play through this period with their County teams.
"However, we have made it clear that strong form with their County teams will be taken into account for selection in the Ashes squad or the Australia v Australia A tour match."
Paine's Test deputy, Travis Head, will also feature in both squads, captaining the one-day outfit, while Peter Handscomb – a surprise omission from the World Cup squad – has been included.
Should Alex Carey be hit by injury at the World Cup, one of Wade or Handscomb will be required to join Australia's squad in the tournament.
Kane Richardson, Sean Abbott and Ashton Agar round out the one-day bowling attack, while explosive opener D'Arcy Short, Ashton Turner and young gun Will Pucovski are also in the side.
Australia A four-day squad
Tim Paine (c) (Tasmania)
Marcus Harris (Victoria)
Kurtis Patterson (New South Wales)
Will Pucovski (Victoria)
Travis Head (vc) (South Australia)
Peter Handscomb (Victoria)
Matthew Wade (Tasmania)
Mitch Marsh (Western Australia)
Michael Neser (Queensland)
Jon Holland (Victoria)
James Pattinson (Victoria)
Jackson Bird (Tasmania)
Josh Hazlewood (vc) (New South Wales)
Chris Tremain (Victoria)
Australia A limited-overs squad
Travis Head (c) (South Australia)
Matthew Wade (Tasmania)
Will Pucovski (Victoria)
Peter Handscomb (Victoria)
Ashton Turner (Western Australia)
Mitch Marsh (vc) (Western Australia)
D'Arcy Short (Western Australia)
Kurtis Patterson (New South Wales)
Ashton Agar (Western Australia)
Michael Neser (Queensland)
James Pattinson (Victoria)
Josh Hazlewood (vc) (New South Wales)
Kane Richardson (South Australia)
Sean Abbott (New South Wales)
One-day matches
Thursday, June 20: Australia A vs Northamptonshire at The County Ground, Northamptonshire
Sunday, June 23: Australia A vs Derbyshire at The County Ground, Derby
Tuesday, June 25: Australia A vs Worcestershire at New Road, Worcester
Sunday, June 30: Australia A vs Gloucestershire at Bristol County Ground, Bristol
Tuesday, July 2: Australia A vs Gloucestershire at Bristol County Ground, Bristol
Four-day matches
Sunday, July 7 – Wednesday, July 10: Australia A v Sussex at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, Arundel
Saturday, July 13 – Tuesday, July 16: Australia vs England Lions at The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury
Tuesday, July 23 – Friday, July 27: Australia A vs Australia at Ageas Bowl, Hampshire


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Serious Shakespeare scholars have long derided the faults of his early comedy, "Two Gentlemen of Verona." While one may discern in this play scattered seedlings of linguistic and dramatic talent that would eventually flourish into the mighty oaks of "Hamlet," "Midsummer's Night Dream," "The Tempest," et al., much of this frothy comedy is a desert landscape. So, it is no accident that Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Artistic Director, Steven Maler, has set this production of "Two Gentlemen of Verona" in the Nevada desert. The Las Vegas of the 50's and of Sinatra's "Rat Pack" stands in for the Dukedom of Milan. Beowulf Boritt has designed a simple yet versatile set that allows the action to move seamlessly from Verona to Milan (Las Vegas) to the outlying desert.
One of the ways to carry off a credible production of this flawed play is to ask the actors to play their roles very broadly, as caricatures and parodies of real human beings. This approach works to some degree in this production, producing many fun moments, and a few moments of silliness and tedium.
The plot is the Shakespearean equivalent of "beach reading" - or should I say "Las Vegas poolside reading." Nothing deep, nothing too serious. The usual soufflé of mistaken identities, gender bending, lovers betrayed, lovers forgiven. That really is all one needs to know about the plot to follow along and enjoy the ride.
Maler has assembled a perfectly serviceable cast, with a handful of actors who truly stand out from the crowd. Andrew Burnap as Valentine, one of the "Two Gentleman," makes a striking first impression as he and his friend Proteus (Peter Cambor) sing "A Lot of Livin' to Do." Here is part of Maler's conceit. Woven into the original text are period pieces from the Rat Pack era. In some of the songs, we hear Sinatra's voice, in others, the cast members sing live some of the old ditties from the '50's. A jazz combo does a great job of under-girding the live singing. Under the Musical Direction of Colin Thurmond, these stalwart musicians spent part of the evening dodging raindrops in the spirit of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid! Evan Allen (Piano), Henry Fraser (Bass), Nick Neuburg (Drums) and Jake Novak (Trombone) are to be commended for their pluck and their musicianship.
Valentine falls in love "at first sight" with statuesque lounge singer Silvia, played winsomely by Ellen Adair. It is believable that the young swain would be smitten by her platinum blonde beauty. Proteus, upon arriving in Milan to join his friend, Valentine, also falls for Silvia. The erstwhile bosom buddies are now rivals for her hand, along with hapless Thurio (Evan Anderson), who has been bespoke for Silvia by her father, the Duke of Milan (Rick Park). Park plays the role in stylized Godfather fashion. In keeping with the overall parody feel of this piece, I would have wished for a little more over-the-top Tony Soprano effect, but perhaps I quibble too much here. Park did a fine job.
Valentine and Proteus each have servants who serve as comic relief, as is often the case when the Bard concocts a tale. Boston stage veteran, Remo Airaldi is entertaining as Speed, sometimes seeming to channel Lou Costello in his comic turns. Larry Coen is Launce, who with his faithful dog, plays the role of stand-up comic, buying time for the rest of the cast to catch their breath. Julia (Jenna Augen) is initially the love interest of Proteus, but he throws her over when he decides to woo Silvia. In a thankless and poorly written role, Augen does good work playing the dual roles of Julia and a bellhop in disguise as she goes undercover to find out what is going on with Proteus.
The pace of the piece becomes almost breakneck in the final few scenes. It feels as if the horse can sense the barn just around the corner and is galloping to whatever denouement awaits. There are chases in the desert using the many doors and windows of Boritt's set that reminded me of a scene from "Noises Off." The line between good-natured fun and silliness is thin indeed, and at times, this production strayed over that threadlike line once too often.
On the whole, it was a fun evening of good clean fun. A little culture - a little laughter - some good music. Boston is blessed to have an institution like Commonwealth Shakespeare Company that has provided us with free Shakespeare in Boston Common each summer since 1996. The company and this production are worthy of our support. Come out to The Common between now and July 28, and "Brush Up Your Shakespeare"!
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Set Designer, Beowulf Boritt
Sound Designer, J Hagenbuckle
Lighting Designer, Eric Southern
Costume Designer, Nancy Leary
Music Director, Colin Thurmond
Choreographer, Yo-el Cassell
This summer for our 18th season of Free Shakespeare on the Common, we are pleased to present the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. This production is proudly dedicated to Mayor Thomas and First Lady Angela Menino in recognition of their many years of supporting and championing CSC's work.
"Two Gents" tells the tale of two friends who leave their hometown of Verona to find their happy fortunes in Milan. Instead, they find temptation, trickery, and trouble as they vie for favor with the high-society Duke... and his debutante daughter. All are drawn into a web of disguise and secrecy where the last thing anyone wants is for the truth to surface -- least of all the dog.
Inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas -- the glamor, the hedonism, and the morning after agonies -- the production brings new meaning to the line "what happens in Milan, stays in Milan..."

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Connections and ideas continue to flow for the North West Craft Network. Ideas, small and large, hatched in the early part of the year are slowly coming to fruit, and we are beginning to revisit more ambitious plans that were seeded in early years and we now have the firmer foundation to start to make these things happen.
Intelligence exchange
- Research, exhibition invitiations and information exchanged widely.
- Awards and opportunities for makers shared with Development Group and wider networks. As a result of connections made through the NW Craft network in 2014 Liam Hopkins was shortlisted for Arts Foundation's Designer Maker of the year award 2019.
Sharing members' expertise and good practice
- Jo Kay, an audience development specialist and member of the network has shaped an 'Audience Targeting for Craft Sales' session for the next Meeting of the NW Craft Development Group (early 2019). This part of the meeting has been opened more widely to organisations who don't usually attend the meeting but who sell craft.
- Crafts Council launched UK Craft Network, and we've talked with their lead on this to see how we can connect our North West members into this national network, exchange information and ideas, best practice and advocate for North West craft.
- ARC's (Arts for Recovery in the Community) CPD programme for volunteers on their Pottery Pioneers project is underway and will engage Network members to train volunteers.
Building the case for the value of craft
- A task group will meet in early 2019 to workshop a collective letter about the value of Craft to Education for circulation to educational policy makers.
Building infrastructure for collaborative work and resource sharing (joint projects and exhibitions)
- The Network will revisit its plans for an outstanding NW generated Craft showcase touring exhibition at our next meeting in March. This follows on from initial research in the previous years of the network.
- The Jerwood Makers Open will come to Manchester City Gallery and members are keen to get involved with collaborative projects. This will be developed at the next meeting.
Supporting a healthy craft ecology
- Manchester Craft and Design Centre connected with the lead on the Greater Manchester Cultural Strategy and we will be exploring collaborations.
- Inspired by discussions around nourishing makers of the future, Manchester Art Gallery has decided to put on another Future Creative Event in March 2019. Students will be invited to respond to the gallery's displays to make products for sale in the gallery shop
- Professional coach and maker Victoria Scholes delivered the third of three business review days for residents and networks of Manchester Craft and Design Centre in January 2019.


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Part of me is somewhat ashamed of how I've let my writing fall onto the backburner for most of this year, but in my defense 2018 has just been an utterly unforgiving year. The year-end lists are going to be especially depressing this time around, since we're going to collectively say "wait, that was from this year?" again and again. While I would say 2018 is only the slightest bit less brutal than 2017 was, 2017 at least had a ton of good movies, games, shows, etc to momentarily drown our sorrows in as things went more and more to shit. That said though, for the third year in a row I'm doing my "Best of What I Missed" list, in preparation for my proper Top 5 of 2018 lists, and this time this list was kind of hard to do, since I did a good job of staying up to date with stuff I liked. There isn't even an anime section this time around, since the best thing I found that I missed was Napping Princess, and... yeah, I could leave that one off, honestly. In lieu of that, I'm putting in a comic series that I missed the first time around, and without further ado...
Best Missed Music: 4:44, by Jay-Z
Okay, scratch the whole "I'm good at keeping up with things," at when it comes to music. I'd like to think that I have good taste in music, but I'm absolute shit when it comes to staying up to date with it: case in point, I completely missed 4:44 when it first dropped. Don't get me wrong, I kept relatively up to date with what was going on between Beyonce and Jay-Z, but Lemonade itself was an album I had immense respect for, but it wasn't something I listened to out of enjoyment (even though it was Beyonce at her absolute A-game, and her best work in years... right up until she decided to work with Ed Sheeran for god knows what reason). But that album though isn't poppy; it just isn't my kind of thing... but 4:44 was, and like Lemonade it featured an artist who audibly went through some shit, and came out sounding like they had gone through a crucible. Jay-Z is still Jay-Z here with his signature smooth production, but with singles like the instant classic "Story of O.J.", the powerhouse "4:44" itself, and my personal favorite "Family Feud", Jay-Z unexpectedly got my interest back in the best way possible.
Best Missed Movie: The Florida Project
2018 has been a bit of a letdown when it comes to movies. I can't completely blame it though; when you're following up 2017, anything would feel like a downgrade. And weirdly enough, some of the best movies of 2018 are all coming out in just the last month of the year (personally, I can't wait for Into the Spiderverse, Bumblebee, Vice... hell, even Aquaman looks kind of fun). I did a pretty good job of forgetting the awfulness of everything by going to the the cinema on an almost biweekly last year, but there was one movie that fell under my radar, and that was due solely on nobody telling me that Sean Baker directed it. His previous film Tangerine was one of the most overlooked films of 2015, and his follow up thankfully got more attention, even if Willem Dafoe was robbed of an oscar for best supporting actor (grumble, grumble). I wouldn't say that The Florida Project is better than Tangerine, but it does come pretty damn close, and even though it isn't an incredible feat of indie film-making like what came before, The Florida Project is still an incredible look into American poverty with some of the best acting of that year, and it's not just Dafoe giving a great, understated performance, but it also has some of the best child acting in any film period. I've no idea where Baker goes from here, but I'm keeping a closer eye on him from now on.
Best Missed TV: Brooklyn 99
Is there a coined term for someone who gets into something right as it ends? Because when it was (briefly) cancelled by Fox, I decided to finally give Brooklyn 99 a shot after the massive outcry there was following the decision, and after binging through five seasons straight, I get why so many people were upset with its premature demise. I'm kind of surprised it didn't originate on NBC, considering it feels like a lost brother to Parks and Rec, and it was created by Michael Schur, who also gave us The Good Place (a show that was part of my Best Missed 2016 list, as it happened). Along with great jokes that rarely punch down, Brooklyn 99 feels like a show we need nowadays, given its fantasy of a progressive police force that truly feels like it protects and serves, instead of the nightmare force we've become accustomed to in our reality. That, along with an ensemble cast and a returning sixth season this January, made B99 one of the shows that truly helped me through this year. Nine nine!
Best Missed Game: Super Mario Odyssey
I know I already wrote about this game earlier this year, but it's honestly still the best game from last year I missed out on. And a play through from last week that ended up going on for a few hours made me double down on it being a damn close instant cure for depression. If I were to redo my Best Games of 2017 list, this would definitely edge its way into the top three, and honestly I still think it's the best Switch game, even after Let's Go P/E and Smash Bros have both come out. I can't say much else that's been said already about it, besides... it's damn good to see you get out of your funk, Nintendo.
Best Missed Comic: Transformers: Lost Light
I know I'm stretching my rules a bit, considering how the first issue of this came out technically in December of 2016, but the first collected volume came out in November of 2017, and the series itself is a sequel to Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye, which started back in 2012... but regardless, I'm putting Lost Light as my best missed comic because it finally ended this year, along with all of IDW's current continuity of Transformers comics, which itself started all the way back in 2005. And after reading through over a dozen volumes of the two series (which are really just one series told across two parts), I'd go so far as to say that James Roberts's work might isn't just the best piece of Transformers media to come out in the 2010s, but Lost Light just well be one of the most underrated comic book series of this decade.
Where does one start with this series? How its daunting scale actually hides how approachable the series really is when you give it a chance (I'd say volume six though is the best place to start, right as Megatron joins the crew... it's a long story). It's large cast of characters all feel distinct, thought out, and you find yourself rooting for all of them to a certain degree, and even relating to a few of them on a level you didn't think would be possible. It has a sense of humor and imagination that puts the best TV shows to shame, consistently great artwork, and above all else... just care. So much care went into this series, from story beats and turns that had outstanding payoff when they came through, character development and relationships that made the robots that you were reading about feel like real beings, and a universe that I find myself unexpetedly sad to see go. But the journey of the Lost Light and her crew... that's what mattered. And in whatever case, I can't wait to see what James Roberts does next.


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A Mentor That you need to be on a good Makeup Career
Starting and running your own fashion business is a difficult process. As you look to expand your business and hire new people into your organization, you have to make sure that you take the first step in the right direction. If you are going to start a makeup institute you need to be very careful. For this, you need to have to mentor by your side to guide you properly and it will also make a huge difference.
Why having a mentor is important?
You must be wondering why you need a mentor in the fashion industry. It is important because they will let you know all the small details and they will also guide you through different segments. It is extremely beneficial for your career. They will be experienced and also they have faced lots of up and down in their career. It is best to take advice from them and their insights will be very helpful for you. They will also help you see a bigger and better picture of your business. He will also help you make connections and grow your business on a large scale.
Different kind of mentors
- Business development
Sometimes it can be very difficult to focus on the side of developing the business. You have to be very creative and introduce new ideas. There might be different areas where your interest lies but it will be very difficult to get new ideas for everything. But if you don't focus on development then you cannot go further. You will be spending your half time thinking about new things and innovative ideas. If you have someone who helps you and offers you guidance then it will be very beneficial for the entire business.
- Retail and sales
Having a mentor by your side who understands the traditional and digital sales and retail is equally beneficial. Suppose if you want to start makeup courses then how much you should charge and how you can get maximum benefits. They can help you understand both the industries and how they work. By doing this, you will be working be a proper mindset and the process can be done easily. All the small things are very important to learn.
- Technology Expert
You should have someone to guide you with the latest technology and how you can incorporate that into your business. A business which is using the up to date technology will be working and changing more quickly.


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Chain introduces 'Love 'em or They're Free Guarantee'
In the wake of the recent overhaul of its pancake recipe, Denny's introduced a "Love 'em or They're Free Guarantee" for the month of August.
The new pancakes, which feature "fresh buttermilk, real eggs, flour, and a hint of vanilla," are reportedly 50 percent fluffier and just might give your favorite homemade pancakes a run for their money.
With its guarantee, customers "who order and don't truly love the delicious new pancakes will get them for free." This 100 percent satisfaction guarantee applies no matter how much guests eat.
"When we launched our new pancakes we promised our guests a higher-quality, tastier 'cake that was so much better, it might even top those beloved recipes they can only find at home," said John Dillon, chief marketing officer for Denny's. "We stand firmly behind that statement and to demonstrate how confident we truly are, we're inviting America to decide if our pancakes are some of the best they've ever had with our 'Love 'em or They're Free Guarantee.'"
Guests will receive full refunds on pancake meals and a discount for the value of just the pancakes on dishes featuring pancakes along with other items.
source: http://www.thedailymeal.com/news/eat/denny-s-so-sure-you-ll-love-its-pancakes-it-guarantees-them/080916


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Datejust 126200 - Two weeks on the wrist
Jun 28, 2019,01:55 AM
I had posted here a few months ago, to express my surprise that the new iteration of the classic Datejust 36mm seemed to have flown completely under the radar at Basel 2019. After all, this
iconic model most associated with Rolex over the past 7 decades, but the market seems obsessed only with the Sports range these days. Still, this is weird as this particular model is likely to be a major seller for the brand, as it has always been.
There was a lot to like from the specs and the pictures released, impressions that were confirmed when my AD of choice called me to let me know he had one in the configuration I wanted: round stainless steel bezel, jubilee bracelet, blue dial.
Here are the reasons that drove me to that particular configuration:
- blue dial: visually it was (by far) the most striking of the dials offered. This has been confirmed by a couple of other dealers, who are telling me that they can barely keep the blue ones on the shelves, whereas the black or silver are a bit slower to sell
- jubilee bracelet: I have many more Rolex on oyster bracelet than jubilee, and I really wanted to experience the new "super jubilee"
- smooth bezel: the white gold bezel on the 126234 is quite striking, but it's extremely shiny and luxurious, and I wanted something a bit more low key. I also do not believe that a difference in price of HKD 10,000 (about USD 1,300) is justified for just a few grams of gold
As I have now worn the watch, almost exclusively, for the past couple of weeks, I thought it might be of interest to share my impressions.
What I like:
- the dial: as stated above, the blue is really spectacular, with hues that vary between navy, sapphire and ultramarine depending on the light conditions. I also like the fact that they have simplified it, foregoing the railway track of the previous iteration. It makes for a much cleaner look in my eyes
- the bracelet: the construction feels very sturdy, thanks to the solid links, but it's really the integration of the end links between the lugs that offers a marked improvement over the previous versions. The bracelet seems to flow seamlessly from the case. I also very much like that they brought back a traditional clasp rather than the hidden one, as it provides micro adjustment as well as easylink functionality. And it makes the watch a bit more sporty. Altogether, this is the best jubilee style bracelet I have ever handled
- the case: Rolex have done an outstanding job at redesigning the case with flatter sides and thinner lugs. It is really reminiscent of the 16xx / 16xxx series, albeit far more substantial. The proportions case / bracelet are pretty close to perfection in my book, more so than the 116xxx series, which looked much more square with their thicker lugs
- the wearability: it wears wonderfully well, on my 7 inches wrist, much better than I expected from a 36mm watch. I am more used to wearing 39-40mm watches, but after a couple of days of my eyes getting adjusted to a more compact format, it looks completely natural and proportional. What is quite surprising is the contrast between its actual size, and how substantial it looks and feels. Because of its construction, it feels rock solid, and the visual impact is really enhanced by the rounded bezel. In short, the watch has a real wrist presence, and would suit any wrist up to 7.5 inches. Above, one is probably better off with a Datejust 41
- the power reserve: it was about time that Rolex upgraded their movements to offer 70 hours, which is fast becoming the norm in modern wrist watches. I like the idea of being able to put the watch down on a Friday evening, and pick it on Monday morning without having to reset the time
What I don't like:
- the accuracy: my watch consistently gains 4 seconds per day. Normally, I am perfectly happy with anything comprised within -5 / +5 secs per day. But Rolex spend their time bleating about the fact that their watches are now leaving the factory tested at -2 / +2 secs per day, which helps them justify the ever increasing prices. So if they are going to make this claim, they'd better deliver, and in my case they haven't
- the lume: it is perfectly useless after 30mn in the dark. The quality of the chromalight lume itself is probably not in question, there simply isn't enough of it, especially on the hands, for it to keep its functionality. This is not a Sports model, so one can't expect the same functionality, but it's still disappointing that Rolex hasn't come up with a real solution for their smaller models ever since tritium was retired. At the very least, they should make the hands a little bit wider to allow for more lume. More on that later
- the polished lugs: this is something that will split opinions right down the middle, but I don't care much for polished lugs. Between the bezel and the 3 centre links of the jubilee, there are enough polished surfaces already, and the lugs make the overall package a bit too shiny for my liking. I am strongly considering having them professionally refinished to mimic the brushed finish of the outer links of the jubilee, similar to the 16xx / 16xxx series
- the legibility: 75% of the time in daylight conditions, the legibility is adequate, if unspectacular. But 25% of the time, especially in dimmer light and at certain angles, the highly polished hands just blend into the dial because of the reflections they attract. Meaning that one can only rely on the lumed sections to tell the time. Which, as I was explaining earlier, are quite narrow. There is a very simple solution to this, which is to give the hands a brushed finish to improve the contrast. Grand Seiko does this, applying brushed finish on hands fitted onto dark dials while keeping them highly polished on light dials. They recognise that contrast is important for legibility and adjust the finishing accordingly. It is baffling that most Swiss luxury brands, never mind Rolex, utterly fail to address this issue given how obvious the fix is. I am very tempted to have the hands refinished too, though I probably won't do it while the watch is still under warranty.
The picture below provides an illustration:
Despite the few flaws / dislikes described above, I think this is a terrific watch. It is gorgeous, practical and wears superbly. It's incredibly versatile, too, which explains why this model has been such a hit through the years. Some will consider it dressy thanks to its size and finishing. Others will be appealed by the sporty nature of the oyster case and metal bracelet. I sit in the middle, and can easily see myself wearing it in just about any situation, from the swimming pool to a black tie party. In my view, this is the best Datejust version Rolex has ever come up with. And with the choice of bezels, dials and bracelets available, anyone should be able to find a configuration he likes.
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Datejust 126200 - Two weeks on the wrist
By: Boris : June 28th, 2019-01:55
I had posted here a few months ago, to express my surprise that the new iteration of the classic Datejust 36mm seemed to have flown completely under the radar at Basel 2019. After all, this the iconic model most associated with Rolex over the past 7 decad...
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Very interesting review. I agree that on that watch, the Jubilée bracelet is working vey well. Yes, a very good watch! [nt]
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Great watch!
By: yacomino : June 28th, 2019-05:50
however if it runs constantly 4 sec fast per day versus the claim of 2 sec, I would think Rolex would do something if you bring it back. Most rate test of this movement hit the 2 sec or less variation...
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A very nice Datejust ... But i try it ( exactly the same model with blue dial, jubilée and steel bezel) .. Superb but for my wrist ( 18 cms) it' s too small ... Dommage !! ( i dont like DJ 41 ) ...
By: leopold : June 28th, 2019-12:03
So , i have two 39 OP ( black and white), to comfort me ... Good size,in my opinion, of corse ...
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My wrist is 17.5cm, so not that much smaller than yours
By: Boris : June 28th, 2019-16:38
Obviously, it depends on the morphology, but I think that one can easily wear the DJ 36mm up to 18.5cm. Objectively, it would suit a wrist of this size, and people wouldn't think twice. They really didn't 10 or 15 years ago. But then, it is a question of ...
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Mathematics Colloquia and Seminars
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Mock-Gaussian behavior in the classical compact groups and number theoryMathematical Physics & Probability
|Dr. Chris Hughes, American Institute of Mathematics
|493 Kerr
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|Tue, Nov 26 2002, 3:10PM
We will study the distribution of a linear statistic of critically scaled eigenphases of a matrix taken at random from one of classical compact groups. The first few moments are found to be Gaussian, whereas the distribution of the linear statistic is not Gaussian. A similar phenomenon is found for the smooth counting function of low-lying zeroes of L-functions.


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In Harlow Town Park, hidden behind Pet's Corner an inconspicuous shipping container could easily go unrecognised as Harlow's very own Men's Shed. Reporter Jack Perring ventured down to find out more and learned of a similar project in Saffron Walden.
The late civil rights activist Coretta Scott King once said, "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." Nowhere else is the intention of this message better exemplified than in the tea-stained, sawdust covered workshops of the UK's Men's Shed Association.
In a time where the mental wellbeing of men is no longer a topic to be shunned and avoided; people across the nation are beginning to embrace their communities, coming together in the spirit of friendship to support one another. Offering a mate's advice, a friendly face and a chat over a warm brew may seem like simple therapies but to many these simple acts of friendship can be truly lifechanging.
What makes the UK Men's Shed Association truly unique is its biggest selling point. It offers its members a purpose. To a retired widower and indeed anyone stuck in a rut, this can be hard to come by. The workshops that the Men's sheds operate offer members a project to work on and skills to learn, giving them clearly set goals and the invaluable practical skills that can help to secure a job.
But the Men's Sheds aren't charities or clinics and their members certainly aren't patients. Coming from all different walks of life, all manner of situations, the 'Shedders' all have their own personal reasons for why they joined a Shed but a key reason for every one of them was to share in that sense of community and to be there for others in their time of need.
Originating in Australia, the 'shedding' movement as it's known has grown extensively with networks spreading across the globe. The Australian Men's Shed Association's motto 'shoulder to shoulder' comes from the expression 'men don't talk face to face, they talk shoulder to shoulder' and reflects the idea that many men find it easier to converse with people and share their thoughts whilst working with their hands rather than just chatting. The concept has been highly successful as by the end of 2019 the UK now has over 500 active Men's Sheds.
Keen to see a shed in action I made my way to two Men's Sheds, one in Harlow and one in Saffron Walden. What I discovered was a refreshing sense of togetherness and friendship.
The Harlow Men's shed officially opened on February 8 2019, much work has been done to convert the shipping container into a fully functioning workshop. Utilising each Shedder's unique talents and skills the container was fitted with electricity, worktops, cupboards and a tool rack along with plenty of equipment kindly donated from Harlow locals.
That's the one thing that really strikes you about Men's Shed. You get to see a quantifiable example of how much communities can really do for each other and how generous people can be when they know they're assisting a good cause. In Harlow, this was demonstrated to me by a polytunnel filled from head to toe with donated timber, tools, old furniture and other materials for the Shed to use.
In order to give back to the community and make a little money on the side to help keep the Shed running, the shed saws, bags and sells firewood and helps restore old bikes with local cycling community Hub and Spoke who sell the Shed parts to fix and reclaim.
With 30 members on the waiting list, there is already scope for expansion at the Harlow Men's Shed. Speaking to the Shedders in Harlow they all seemed optimistic about the Men's Shed movement. One Shedder told me "Its all about getting together, having somewhere to go, we have a good laugh, get a few jobs done, have a cup of tea, that's all people really need sometimes."
The Saffron Walden Community Shed Project officially opened in April 2019 with a small team coming together and securing the location in the River Barn at St Mark's College in September 2018.
Open three mornings a week, the large workshop caters for all with projects such as building bird boxes, bat boxes and the patent-pending bug hotel designed by one of the Shedders to be able to be batch produced and given to schools and charities. The Shed also features an impressive collection of machinery and donated tools. One such item, a wood lathe was kindly provided to them by Tesco thanks to the 'Bags of help' scheme.
The Shed is also keen to give back to the community. Admiring the wide assortment of tools the Shed had amassed I was notified that many of these tools had come from widows whose husbands had sadly passed leaving toolboxes in the shed with no one to use them. With this kind sense of community spirit in mind the Saffron Walden Community Shed designed and built a number of wooden trollies designed to help volunteers at the Saffron Walden food bank transport food donations.
Even stretching beyond their own immediate community the Shedders in Saffron Walden explained to me their involvement in an organisation called TWAM or Tools With a Mission, a charity which collects unwanted tools to send to developing nations to help teach people vital skills and help in community projects. The Saffron Walden Shed helps by collecting donations from the local area and then repairing tools to then be sent to TWAM, doing their own little bit for a much wider community.
One Saffron Walden Shedder had been involved in a skydiving accident which resulted in a life-changing spinal injury. Unable to work due to the accident, he told me how being part of the shed had helped him to find purpose in his work once again. "But it's more than that." he said, "It helps us but we're able to make stuff here for schools, charities, museums, food banks, its about giving something back."
And that really is the spirit of community that the Men's Shed encapsulates. Yes, they provide a vital space for people to come together as friends, create something to be proud of and find themselves a purpose. But even more wonderfully, it lets these people the give back to those who helped make these shed's possible with their kind donations and support.
If the greatness of a community can be most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members then there are over 500 certified great communities in the UK and hopefully many more to come.


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You already know how to change the font, font style, and font size. This section shows you how to change the font color. By default, the font color is Automatic, which is black. The Font Color command lets you change font color in two ways:
Choose a color on the Font tab in the Format Cells dialog box.
Click a color in the Font Color palette on the Formatting toolbar.
A good example of when you would want to change font color is when you add dark cell shading that causes the text to disappear. Consider using the Font Color command to select a light color for the text. Another example is when you are using one font color for one set of numbers such as the first-quarter figures and want to use a different font color for numbers in the second quarter.
If you have a color printer, you can get some beautiful and professional-looking results by changing the font colors to draw attention to important data.
In the upcoming To Do exercise, you change the font color for the title and date on the Summary sheet in the Sales workbook. Open the Sales 1st Qtr workbook if it isn't open already.
Select cell A1. This step selects the title you want to format.
Click the Format menu and choose Cells. The Format Cells dialog box opens.
A fast way to change the font color is to click the Font Color down arrow on the Formatting toolbar and choose any color you want from the Font Color palette.
Click the Font tab. The Font options move to the front.
You can change the font color by using the shortcut menu; select the cell, click the right mouse button on the cell to display the shortcut menu, and then choose Format Cells.
Click the Color down arrow. You should see a palette of colors, as shown in Figure 10.1.
Click the Blue color patch.
Click OK. Excel applies the color to your selected text.
Click any cell to deselect the range.
If the font color isn't what you expected, you can either pick a new color or return to the default Automatic (black) color. Select the cells that contain the font color and click the Font Color down arrow on the Formatting toolbar. On the Font Color palette, choose a new color or Automatic.
The toolbar makes it a snap to change the color of cell entries. The Font Color button tool on the Formatting toolbar provides a medley of color choices.
To change the color of text, select the text you want to change. Then click the Font Color button on the Formatting toolbar. A palette of many colors appears, as shown in Figure 10.2. Next click any color patch you want. Excel applies the color to the selected text.


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Order the correct amount of pet waste bags the 1st time!
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For residential areas: Condos, mobile home communities, Home Owner Associations (HOA) and more. Place one pet waste station for every 55 homes or units. Keep in mind if the residential homes/ units are really spread out, you may need a pet waste station for every 35-40 homes/ units.
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Paul Oakenfold is the first DJ to play at Stonehenge
The artist had a special back-to-back with Carl Cox at the historical location.
On September 13th, the British Dj Paul Oakenfold achieved one of his greatest performances sharing his music at the Stonehenge megalithic monument, located in England. According to the artist, other musicians such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Ryan Adam tried the same in the past but failed due legal issues.
The live recording will be published on digital and the earnings will be donated to English Heritage, an organization that manages more than 400 historical locations throughout Great Britain.
When the gig was about to end, Oakenfold premiered the 'Stonehenge' track, inspired on the historical site. Also, Carl Cox joined him and played some tunes with her fellow musician. The guests used headphones to minimize the scenario vibrations declared as World Heritage by UNESCO
Watch some highlights below.


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Beautiful Churches: United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel
The United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel is located on the Academy base, north of Colorado Springs.
This modern chapel has different areas where worship for different religions can take place. For example, the Protestant Chapel is located on the main floor with the Catholic and Jewish Chapels right below it.
To learn more about the church and its history, click here.
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So, with Uni starting soon I want to ask everyone who has already experienced University subjects about how they study. I know that high school and university can be very different and that it's hard for many students to adjust. With the career I'm aiming for, I will need high grades and I know there will be many others in my situation. Also, how do you manage getting really high grades in uni with a active social life and extra curricular activities? Thanks
Become a bafflingly and slightly worrisome semi-psychotic fiend about your marks and pretend not to be one when you go outside.


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Vintage Pattern Covers
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- AnonymousMay 27, 2010 at 7:48 PM
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Where do you find these?! I LOVE everything old fashioned and would love to start sewing some clothes like these!! Thank you and God bless you! KateReplyDelete
I'm not sure if you like the Amish too (their somewhat old fashioned) but my new blog is about my journey joining them! Check it out if you want www.journeytoamish.blogspot.com
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I find all of my vintage patterns at antique malls. The ones show in this post were actually found in Amish Country, in the town of Shipshewana. I will have to check out your blog. Thanks for sharing.
That coat pattern is ADORABLE! All the patterns are so cute.ReplyDelete
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Submitting 221(g) DocumentsOn this page:
The U.S. Embassy may give you a 221(g) letter directing you to submit additional documents or information related to your visa application. Your application will be kept on hold at the U.S. Embassy until you submit those documents.
All documents and information requested in a 221(g) letter should be submitted at the nearest Post Nord office within one year from the date you received the 221(g) letter. Failure to submit the required information within one year will result in the suspension of your visa application. You will be required to submit a new visa application and pay all associated fees in order to continue with your visa application process.
How to Submit 221(g) Documents
Electronic Copies via Email
If you received instructions to send via email an electronic copy of a document, send it in PDF to the U.S. Embassy which issued your 221(g) letter. Attachments must not exceed 3MB.
Original Documents via Mail
Step 1
After the interview the consular officer will give you a pre-paid label and a 221g letter. Collect the supporting documents requested in your 221(g) letter
Step 2
Put the documents and the 221g letter into an envelope, place the address label on it and then take it to the nearest Post Nord office location. Please hand it over to an employee indicating that it has to be sent with Receiver Pays Postage option. The Post office employee will apply a sticker/barcode on the envelope's address label and give you a receipt containing the tracking number.
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La Mesa Macular Degeneration Treatment
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in this country. Unfortunately, there is no proven cure for the disease. However, the experts at California Retina Associates are extremely well-versed in the management and treatment of macular degeneration. With our help, you can avoid losing vision to the disease and enjoy a great quality of life.
Our La Mesa macular degeneration treatment team recommends a few things to manage AMD.
Nutritional Supplementation
We believe that nutritional supplementation can be helpful for individuals with the "dry" (or less-serious) form of macular degeneration. Nutritional supplements may be particularly help for those that develop yellow deposits called drusen under the retina. Although nutritional supplements won't cure AMD, it is thought that they can lower the risk of early stage AMD developing into the later stages of "wet" AMD.
Doctors recommend supplements containing the following:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Lutein
- Zeaxanthin
- Copper
- Zinc
Foods high in these nutrients, such as dark, leafy greens and other colorful vegetables and fruits, are also encouraged.
Anti-VEGF Drugs
One of the ways to help treat wet AMD is through special medications known as anti-VEGF drugs. VEGF is a protein that stimulates the development of abnormal blood vessels. Anti-VEGF drugs like Avastin inhibit this protein to slow down or eliminate the development of these blood vessels. These medications are injected directly into the eye through a thin needle.
Upon meeting our La Mesa macular degeneration treatment team, we can tell you whether anti-VEGF drugs are recommended for your set of circumstances.
Laser Treatment
Another way that our team can help treat cases of wet AMD where abnormal blood vessels are leaking blood and fluid is through laser surgery. Our ophthalmologists will aim a laser light beam at the leaking blood vessels and use the laser to seal them off and slow their development.
Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy combines a light-activated drug with a low power light beam to seal off leaking blood vessels. The drug is injected into the bloodstream, where it travels to the blood vessels in the retina and attaches to molecules that are common in rapidly growing cells like those in the abnormal blood vessels. The laser light is then aimed at the blood vessels and activates the drug, which damages the vessels.
Normally, several treatments are required to see the desired results.
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Good morning. You could make some righteous sloppy Joes for dinner tonight, using a terrific recipe (above) we got from the chef Chris Gesualdi a number of years ago. You could make a rich bowl of miso soup. You could broil some chicken thighs.
But you don't have to. You could cook without a recipe instead. We do that here on Wednesdays because Wednesdays are otherwise pretty awful for cooking, at least for me. (It's the one day of the week where what I'd really like to happen at dinner is for a drone to buzz up to the back door with a sack of Parkway po'boys.) I find cooking narratively to be the best balm. You may end up feeling the same way.
So let's haul out the pressure cooker and give this a shot: shredded pork over rice.
You'll need a pork butt. Get four or so pounds off the bone if you'd like leftovers, and cut them into four equal-sized pieces. Now make a braising liquid: some honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, rice wine and rice wine vinegar, a big splash of fish sauce, a heaping spoonful or two of gochujang, some peeled and smashed cloves of garlic, a knob of garlic. Make that taste how you like.
Salt, pepper and brown the meat hard, then cook it with the sauce under high pressure in the machine for an hour. Let that sit for another 10 or 15 minutes before releasing the steam, then pull the meat and shred it with forks. Moisten with the sauce left in the pressure cooker, put it on a sheet pan and broil until crisp. Add a little more sauce, then serve over rice.
If you have kimchi in the fridge, you might serve some on the side. Or just make a salad of cilantro and cucumbers, a little sesame oil, plenty of rice wine vinegar, a shake of red pepper flakes and a drizzle of soy. Fun!
No? Not for you? You could whiz up some sweet frozen peas for a nearly instant dinner from Nigella Lawson: her recipe for easy pea soup. Or you could make a version of the celery and tofu salad that's served at Szechuan Gourmet in Manhattan. (Pressed tofu is often all I want to eat right now, particularly when I can smoke it a while, then toss it with preserved black beans, ginger and soy.) You can never go wrong with risotto with sausage and parsley.
Of course, yes, you will need a subscription to access these recipes. That's part of our Strategy for Survival, a process by which we trade our Useful Information and Product Features for a few of your United States Dollars. We think it's a pretty good deal and hope you agree. There's no gig any of us would rather have than helping you daily, in life and the kitchen.
So don't hesitate to get in touch if something goes pear-shaped with the technology or a recipe you cooked. Just write firstname.lastname@example.com. (If you are particularly aggrieved about something and wish to lash out, you can get me directly at firstname.lastname@example.com.)
Now, you know who's having fun these days? Our Tejal Rao, just back from Thailand with a report on Pim Techamuanvivit, who has taken over the kitchen at the restaurant Nahm, in Bangkok. It's delicious.
Also our Eric Asimov, just back from Pauillac, France, where he drank Chateau Lafite-Rothschilds going back to the mid-19th century. What a gig!
(Speaking of, mine isn't terrible, though I need to tell you I linked to the wrong Bullet LaVolta song last week. "X Fire" is a great song. But I meant for you to listen to "Dead Wrong.")
And I loved Besha Rodell in our Sydney bureau, with a smart essay on the fall and fate of the Australian milk bar, that nation's bodega, basically, lost to progress.
It's nothing to do with food at all, but Reeves Wiedeman on Vice, in New York Magazine, is an incredible read.
Finally, it's a new moon tonight and a supermoon though you can't see it here in New York because at this time of the cycle, moonrise is kind of aligned with sunrise. But it's out there right now all the same, real big, and I find that comforting. Let's cook something tonight. Promise? See you on Friday.


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About Coastal Scents
The Brand
Founded in 2005, Coastal Scents emerged on the cosmetics scene, and is now recognized as a premier cosmetics brand. The best quality makeup, with the lowest price and the best customer service is what made Coastal Scents stand out since more than a decade ago.
With more than 800 affordable beauty products, Coastal Scents provides a complete selection, from eye shadows, mascara and blushes to concealers, makeup brushes, lipsticks & more.
Who is Coastal Scents
Reto and Dorothy Kramer
Coastal Scents is a family owned business on a very special mission: Creating high quality beauty products to all of their customers without the high price tags of the major brands.
With a strong focus in customer service, Dorothy and Reto Kramer are dedicated to provide a wonderful online shopping experience that does not leave their customers with an empty wallet. "We are listening to our customers and give them what they are asking for" says Dorothy, President of Product Development.
Reto, on the other hand, is technology oriented with a background in programming and software engineering, he makes sure the website is running smoothly. "We are constantly improving our website with the latest technologies while keeping it safe and fun at the same time," says Reto.
The duo is proud of their dedicated and hard working team that is supporting their vision 100%. "A company is only as good as it employees" is one of the reasons why they have been successful since over a decade.
With tips and tricks on their blog, weekly website sales and specials, a big Facebook, YouTube and Instagram community and lots of new products getting released all the time, Coastal Scents offers something for everyone. We would like to invite you to join us, our customers and our fans on our journey of beauty and fun!
Social Responsibility
Coastal Scents takes its social and environmental responsibility seriously. All of Coastal Scents packaging is Recyclable. We are proud of the fact that all of our products are Cruelty Free and are never tested on animals; and we only support suppliers that do the same.
Coastal Scents Formulations DO NOT CONTAIN Parabens, Gluten, Oxybenzone, TEA/DEA/MEA, or Propylene Glycol.
In the Press
Los Angeles, CA – June 6, 2017 — Modern Living with kathy ireland® announces an exclusive interview with Reto and Dorothy Kramer, Co-Founders of Coastal Scents , a well-recognized premier cosmetics brand since 2005.
This cosmetics company is a fan-favorite due to the fact that they listened to their customer base. Their eagerness to listen to and meet the requests of their customers has helped them create a premium line that is the envy of the beauty industry.
"Today's customers are very knowledgeable. They search the internet to learn more about product quality and figure out where to find the best deals on products. In the past, we as consumers went to a physical store in order to buy makeup or other similar products," says Dorothy Kramer.
This company offers cosmetic and natural products . Their cosmetic line offers everything a woman could want from mascara to eye shadow and everything in between. One of Coastal Scents best sellers is their makeup brushes. They are long-lasting, providing the same quality as the major brands, without the high cost. Coastal Scents provides more than 800 affordable beauty products.
All Coastal Scents products are produced cruelty-free and no animals were harmed. This helps this company offer "fan-favorite makeup products with a cruelty-free heart."
Coastal Scents employs women in the Shea Butter Village of Ghana, where their natural products are hand made. They also provide health insurance for the women and clean water wells within close proximity. Coastal Scents provides this village a way to create revenue and helps them continue to improve their quality of lives.
Not only is Coastal Scents a great company to purchase beauty products from because of the quality of their merchandise and their affordability, they are also a great company to do business with because of how they give back.
NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Scents, which offers top quality makeup at extremely affordable prices, was recently selected to join the Google Trusted Stores program. To help shoppers identify online merchants that offer a great shopping experience, the Google Trusted Store badge is awarded to e-commerce sites that demonstrate a track record of on-time shipping and excellent customer service. When visiting the Coastal Scents website, shoppers will see a Google Trusted Store badge and can click on it for more information.
"We are very proud that Google has acknowledged our website as a place where customers can feel safe and comfortable to purchase," say The Kramer's, owners of Coastal Scents.
As an added benefit, when a shopper makes a purchase at a Google Trusted Store, they have the option to select free purchase protection from Google. Then in the unlikely event of an issue with their purchase, they can request Google's help, and Google will work with Coastal Scents and the customer to address the issue. As part of this, Google offers up to $1,000 lifetime purchase protection for eligible purchases.
Google Trusted Stores is entirely free, both for shoppers and for online stores. The program helps online stores like Coastal Scents attract new customers, increase sales and differentiate themselves by showing off their excellent service via the badge on their websites.
Founded in 2005, Coastal Scents emerged on the cosmetics scene, and is now recognized as a premier cosmetics brand. The best quality makeup, with the lowest price and the best customer service is was what made Coastal Scents stand out since more than a decade ago.
Coastal Scents is a makeup and beauty brand owned by K-Plex LLC, with demographics of teenage girls to mid thirty-year-old woman. By providing more than 800 affordable beauty products, Coastal Scents is able to provide a complete selection, from eye shadows, mascara and blushes to concealers, makeup brushes, lipsticks & more.
Project Ghana
Several years ago, Coastal Scents launched a special partnership with the Sekaf Shea Butter Village in Kasalgu, which is a small African village nestled near Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region of Ghana, in West Africa. The Sekaf Shea Butter Village produces extremely high-quality, all natural skin care products by the women of the Nuna Village Cooperative.
Established in 2008, by a team of dedicated and hardworking American volunteers, this special cooperative project was launched to provide rural Ghanaian women an opportunity to generate substantial family income, send their children to school (in lieu of working in the fields), enhance their self-reliance through employment, and live with dignity by investing in their family's futures.


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The Problem
I have a LookML project connected to a Git repository. I would now like to move that LookML to a new repository.
The Solutions
There are two solutions, one simple and one advanced. The simple solution preserves the history of the master branch, while the advanced solution preserves the history of all branches. Both solutions are described in the following sections.
Simple Solution: Preserve History for the Master Branch
If we reset the Git connection and enter a new Git URL, then the LookML will be moved over to that repository. Follow these steps:
Starting in Looker 7.12, the following actions are available on the Configuration tab of the Project Settings page in the new IDE. Navigate to the Project Settings page by clicking the Settings icon from the navigation bar.
- Go to the Project Settings page for that project:
- On the Project Settings page, click the Reset Git Connection button:
- On the Configure Git page, enter the new Git URL (the Git URL for the repository to which you want to migrate), then click the Continue button.
- If you are using SSH to connect, be sure to click the Reset Key button. Otherwise, the same SSH key will be used, which can cause a conflict if both repositories are hosted by the same service (in this case, Github).
- For SSH connections, add the new deploy key to your Git repo, and be sure to grant Write access in the Git repo deploy key settings. If you are using HTTPS, enter the login credentials for your Git repo (see the Setting Up and Testing a Git Connection documentation page for full instructions on setting up Git).
That is all! Now your project is connected to the new repository.
Note: Your project LookML will not appear in the master branch of the new repository until you deploy your project to production. Unless you deploy to production, your LookML code will appear only on your development branch in the new repository after you commit the code, or push it to remote (a git command available in the shift-click git menu).
Advanced Solution: Preserve All Branches
The above steps preserve the history of the master branch and the branches of any developers who choose to log in and sync their Development Mode. To preserve all branches and their history, a more involved process is necessary.
First, you need to own the original repository. You can find the URL at the bottom of the Project Settings page. If it begins with
llooker/, then it is Looker-hosted. We can grant access to a Looker-hosted repository for a limited time while you complete the migration; to get the process started, please contact us and include the repo URL and your Github user name.
For this example, in a situation where
firstname.lastname@example.com:llooker/PROJECT_NAME.git is the original repo and
email@example.com:your_organization/PROJECT_NAME.git is the new repo:
Clone the original repository onto your computer, and pull down the branches you want to preserve.
git clone email@example.com:llooker/PROJECT_NAME.git cd PROJECT_NAME git checkout master git pull
- Reset the repo's remote URL (read more about this here).
git remote -vThis shows you the remote(s) to which your repo is currently pointing. The results will look something like:
origin firstname.lastname@example.com:llooker/PROJECT_NAME.git (fetch) origin firstname.lastname@example.com:llooker/PROJECT_NAME.git (push)
- Now set the origin remote to the new repo:
git remote set-url origin email@example.com:your_organization/PROJECT_NAME.git git push origin master
- Now, to bring in history and files for dev branches, you'll need to do
git checkout dev_branch_nameand
git push originfor each dev branch. This can be done manually, or in a loop in a script such as:
#!/bin/bash for branch in $(git branch --all | grep '^\s*remotes' | egrep --invert-match '(:?HEAD|master)$'); do git branch --track "${branch##*/}" "$branch" done
Then push the branches with
git push --all.
Reset the git connection in Looker to this new URL and set up a deploy key on this new repo (see the steps in the simple solution section above).


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For Johnpaul Cafiero and his siblings, the annual screening of \"The Wizard of Oz\" meant home-baked chocolate chip cookies in front of the TV. They knew the story backward and forward. Their grandmother owned a signed first edition of the L. Frank Baum book on which the movie was based. \"She...
For Johnpaul Cafiero and his siblings, the annual screening of "The Wizard of Oz" meant home-baked chocolate chip cookies in front of the TV. They knew the story backward and forward. Their grandmother owned a signed first edition of the
"She used to read it to us in broken English," Cafiero recalls of the book, which began another family tradition -- collecting anything and everything "Oz"-related. Over the years, their house became a treasure-trove stuffed with movie props (including one of the flying monkeys) and cookie jars featuring the various characters and more.
The Oz Museum, 511 Lincoln St., Wamego, Kan., (866) 458-8686, www.ozmuseum.com. The museum is open seven days a week. You can view the exhibits in about 45 minutes, but many people choose to linger, viewing the movie and the several documentaries that are continually screened. Admission $7 for adults, $4 for ages 4 to 12.
The 2009 Oztoberfest ( www.oztoberfest.com) will be Oct. 3 and 4.
Lodging: Wamego has some small motels, but a wider choice of lodging options can be found in
Fortunately for their fellow fans, the collection is on permanent loan to a museum that seems right at home in
"You're driving through Kansas. What do you want to see?" muses Mercedes Michalowski, manager of the Oz Museum in Wamego. "It should be something to do with Oz."
With no film locations to visit -- Dorothy's farmhouse was, alas, fictional -- the delightful museum is an ideal alternative. The time is right too: Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the movie's premiere.
It's not the only celeb connection in Wamego -- this is the hometown of auto magnate Walter Chrysler -- but it is, not surprisingly, the Oz Museum that draws the crowds.
"I'm not allowed to go home without visiting the museum," says Heather Clymer, who has stopped with her three daughters on their way back to Michigan from
Through an intentionally drab door adjacent to an equally bland ticket window, the Clymers enter a kaleidoscope of bright colors, just like in the movie. They're then face to face with a life-size wax figure of Dorothy in her gingham dress and sparkling slippers. The red shoes are replicas of those created for
At any given time, about 5,000 items are on display at the museum, which is about 100 miles west of Kansas City, Kan. The collectionis being archived, but Cafiero, who grew up on the East Coast, guesses it includes about 25,000 pieces. His grandmother's first edition of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is among them, along with copies in 46 languages, including Hebrew and Farsi.
"People don't realize the extent of the books," Michalowski explains as we stand next to a bookcase full of "Oz" books. The first book was so popular that a total of 40 were written (and more that were inspired by), 14 of them by Baum.
The museum is open year-round, but attendance swells during Wamego's Oztoberfest, which features a stage production of "The Wizard of Oz" and appearances by four of the seven still-living Munchkins. Among them is Jerry Maren, an 89-year-old Angeleno who, as one of the "lollipop kids," handed a giant sucker to Dorothy. The festival, the first weekend in October, attracts fans from around the world.
Seven decades after the movie's debut, what's to explain the public's continued fascination? Cafiero, who's a Franciscan friar and a police chaplain, thinks it's the timeless allegories.
He points out that from the moment Dorothy stepped into those ruby slippers, she had the power to click her heels together and return to Kansas and the loving arms of Uncle Henry and Auntie Em. But, he adds, she had to learn the hard way.
"Life is full of wicked witches and flying monkeys," Cafiero says. "But, along the journey, hopefully we're lucky enough to make a couple of good friends."


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"Critical infrastructure." It's a phrase you might find in many grant guidelines and requests for proposal. But what is it? Where is it? How much does your area have? The answers might surprise you.
What is critical infrastructure?
According to DHS, critical infrastructure comprises physical and virtual systems "so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof."
There are 16 sectors:
- Chemical
- Commercial Facilities
- Communications
- Critical Manufacturing
- Dams
- Defense Industrial
- Emergency Services
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Food and Agriculture
- Government Facilities
- Healthcare and Public Health
- Information Technology
- Nuclear Reactors, Materials, and Waste Sector
- Transportation Systems
- Water and Wastewater
Where is critical infrastructure?
Critical infrastructure can be anywhere.
How much critical infrastructure does your area have?
And that, folks, can be the big hairy unknown. Critical infrastructure can be in or around your area, and you might not know it.
What to do about it?
We are working on some new resources to help agencies like yours plan around critical infrastructure and how to include details about critical infrastructure in grant applications.
What questions do you have about critical infrastructure? Please email Kurt Bradley and let us know!


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Sometimes one good run is all it takes to turn things around.
I've had a hard stretch of training for the past two months. I had a solid six-month plan to prepare for my first time running the Boston Marathon when I took a boneheaded chance on a hilly training run in new shoes, thoroughly pissing off my already cranky Achilles. I've managed to train through this injury, though with significantly reduced mileage and speed work than I'd hoped for and restricted to running the same flat loops around the park (or a local track when traveling).
It's been touch and go, with progress and inevitable setbacks. There have been runs where I've almost managed to forget I'm injured, and others where I've hurt too much to finish a mile. I'm not patient enough as a rule to deal well with this, and with Boston looming large (13 weeks and counting) it's had me stressed out (understatement!).
Last week was especially hard. I'd been feeling good over the holidays, and felt like I was close to getting back to normal. I returned to Atlanta, started back up with my Graston treatment (which – while painful – has helped a lot, but inevitably leads to a few days of touchy painful runs). Unfortunately, I didn't bounce back as I have most weeks after treatment, and by last Monday (after a tough 9-mile run on Sunday) I was really hurting.
I had what should have been an easy 4-mile run on my schedule for Monday afternoon. But after a day on my feet at work I was in pain before I even started. I finished, but slow, hurting, discouraged, and afraid by the end. The thought of 14 weeks kept going through my mind – I don't have time for another setback.
Tuesday was a day to reassess, talking with my trainer, coach and chiropractor. One last Graston treatment, and a new direction starting this week (shock wave therapy- sounds scary, right? But less scary than not being able to train the way I want.). More stretching and mobility. More work on my form. More pool running. More laps around the 800 meter flat soft track at the park.
Wednesday was cold and foggy, but I managed a 3-mile run with a few strides at the end, and even a little speed work in the cold rain on Thursday without any new trouble. More cross-training on Friday, and much-needed recovery day on Saturday.
A set out for my long run on Sunday afternoon, determined to enjoy the blue skies and warm weather after a week of cold, rain, pain, and worry. Ten miles on an 800 meter track isn't exactly something to look forward to, but the park was crowded and there was (as always) plenty of good people-watching.
It was a good run, just when I needed it. Not perfect and certainly not great – but good in a way I've not experienced in too long. I felt relaxed and strong. My biggest problem during the first 8 miles was keeping my pace under control. I did tire toward the end, and had some unwelcome tightness that caused some concern, but averaged 9 minute miles without trouble.
I still have a long way to go in the next 13 weeks, but I'm seeing progress. With one good run under my belt, I can finally see a path that will get me where I need to be on April 20. I'm starting new treatment tomorrow that I expect will help to get me there. I'll almost certainly be reassessing my goals for Boston, but I'm also developing habits and laying a foundation that will allow me to tackle new goals moving forward. It's time to quit looking back.


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April 6, 2014
Whitaker narrates this doco about determined guys,
Whose courage and utter strength belies
The horrors of their past.
And now they're riding fast.
Yes, from the ashes … one can rise.
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Got Gratitude This Holiday Season? It Could Benefit Your Health
This week we give thanks, but it's also the time of year to give back. Being grateful has positive health effects, studies have shown, such as reducing stress. Health professionals say there are some easy ways to make gratitude central in your life. Eric Tegethoff has more.


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We know the main features of Sony's α7R III, but for those who require moving images, here's a primer on the camera's video functionality.
Sony gave us journalists a bit of a surprise with the α7R III announcement. We had been invited to a New York City event (those of us in the NYC area) which was also livestreamed. But we all found in our in-boxes an announcement around 2:30AM ET. A Sony product manager clarified the apparent snafu. It seems the products were announced the evening before in China, meaning that it was already public knowledge.
Well, with that bit of mystery solved, we can concentrate on the camera.
We've already highlighted the features in a piece immediately following the product announcements. Emphasis now will be placed upon the video features.
First, I still maintain that with the possible exception of the Panasonic GH5, no DSLR or mirrorless camera is a substitute for a dedicated video camera. I exclude the GH5 because it can record internally to a 10-bit 4:2:2 codec.
The α7R III downsamples 5K video to 4K making for greater and sharper pixel density and appearance. Still, internal recording in both full HD and UHD modes is XAVC-S 8-bit 4:2:0. That is not to say that the images will look poor. Sample shots posted by Sony reflect sharp images with negligible or even non-existent rolling shutter artifacting due to the fast sensor read-out. And 8-bit 4:2:0 video may be fine for web or streaming or even documentary work. That is, of course, until you start even moderate grading.
You can achieve 8 bit 4:2:2 video via HDMI to an external recorder and that would certainly be my recommended path if you shoot SLog2 or SLog3.
The same caveats can also be applied to the HDR functions of the camera. It is a mini FS5 with its HLG curve (we still need to determine whether it has HLG 1,2,and 3 curves like the FS5). And in that regard, the HLG recording from both the A7rIII as well as the FS5 need to be considered "instant HDR." That is, play directly from the camera via HDMI to an HLG compliant receiver.
Autofocus improvements
Video functionality of the camera will definitely benefit from the enhanced autofocus capabilities and sensor improvements which have migrated from the Sony α9 mirrorless. In particular, Eye AF now works in video which is of tremendous benefit to the video shooter.
The α7R III with the sensor and AF enhancements (as well as HDR recording) makes it the ideal B or C camera to the FS7 or even on its own as a run and gun camera. Dual card slots and SDXC UHS-II support in the lower slot (like the A9) will provide lots of fast storage.
Most significant is the longer-life battery also borrowed from the α9. Sony advertises 2.2x the running time over the earlier battery technology. That is of tremendous advantage to video shooters.
As the camera approaches its November 30 shipping date, we will receive loaner cameras for evaluation and certainly intend to put the α7R III through its paces both still and video. Personally, I am willing to live with the 4:2:0 internal limitations because I know the limits of the camera. If the shot needs heavy grading, I'll have to record to an external device or use one my FS7's.
From the first glimpse after the press conference, I've fallen in love with the α7RIII and could easily see myself purchasing one.
More to follow when we evaluate the actual camera. Meanwhile, enjoy some footage from Sony below illustrating the HLG HDR shooting mode on the camera (you'll need an HDR display to get the best benefit from this), and some standard 4K footage from the camera.


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'I Don't Regret My Actions' – Singer Who Took Off Her Undies On Stage During Performance Reacts (Video)
Remember the Jamaican Dancehall entertainer, Yanique 'Curvy Diva' Barrett, who removed her panties while performing on stage? Well, she has reacted to the viral video after finding herself in the eye of a firestorm of criticism.
The curvy singer had removed her underwear in full view of the audience while performing at the Pride Jamaica Breakfast Party over the weekend. The Lifestyle singer, who had been engaging in a juggling session at the event, was in the middle of playing Dexta Dap's hit single No Underwear when she decided to follow the song's instructions and remove the intimate item of clothing. She placed it on the consoles before proceeding to tell the audience that it wouldn't be right to play the song while remaining in her 'undies'.
Watch the video below:
The video quickly generated hundreds of comments, mostly disapproving, labelling the artiste's actions as classless and distasteful. In an interview with THE STAR, the Curvy Diva lashed back at her critics, calling them out for being close-minded. She said her actions on stage were all in the name of entertainment and sought to remind naysayers that her artiste persona is far different from who she is in real life. The singer says she remains undaunted by the sea of criticism that has come her way in light of her latest viral video.
Her words were:
"I don't regret my actions because at the end of the day, it's all in the name of entertainment. It was something we thought about, we planned. Dexta was not slated to perform and so my team and I said it was something we would do. I had on a next pair of underwear and I had on stockings as well so me taking off underwear was all part of it," she said. "The song say ' she nah wear no underwear' so it was all in the name of fun and entertainment. I don't understand the blow-up but it's fine, we expect it. Jamaicans sometimes are a bit close-minded and we're fine."


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The Pasture is a standard tile improvement in Civilization VI. It is used to improve animal-based resources.
- Effects:
- +1 Production
- +0.5 Housing
- +1 Food (requires Exploration)
- +1 additional Production (requires Robotics)
- +1 Production from every adjacent Outback Station (requires Steam Power)
- +1 Culture with God of the Open Sky Pantheon
- +1 additional Production (requires Replaceable Parts)
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The Pasture is one of the earliest improvements available. Its most important use is to give access to the first strategic resource in the game: Horses. But it is used much more frequently to improve the more common Sheep and Cattle resources, giving them a much-needed Production boost.
Along with the Farm and the Camp, the Pasture's Housing bonus is an important way to ensure Population growth in the earliest stage of the game. At the same time, adopting the God of the Open Sky Pantheon will speed up your social progress greatly, thanks to the added Culture per Pasture.
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Since it is a lot easier to keep track of livestock if they aren't running loose across the countryside, it wasn't long after grazing animals were domesticated that a lazy shepherd devised a fence for keeping them in a pasture. Even those pastoralists who practiced transhumance had crude pastures at each end of their seasonal journeys. Pastures (not to be confused with meadows) are typically grazed throughout the summer, and may be purposely planted or simply fenced-off rangeland. The fences can be made of almost anything that will keep the livestock in and the local predators (animal or human) out: rock and stone, posts and rails, thorny brush, barbed wire, or electric wire. In most places, land ownership was tied to fenced pasturage, as in feudal societies or those progressive ranchers in the American West.


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Karan-Arjun with a twist !!
Like the coward that he is, Arjun Singh chose to hide behind "Its-a-parliament-Decision-I-Cant-do-anything" and "This-is-under-consideration-and-hence-cant-reveal-this" Veil. This has to rank as one of the worst interviews given by any politician in India.
In these tumultous times, what was expected of India's HRD minister was to give a Sensible Rationale for Reservation and his actions regarding it . Instead, what we get is this load of crap from him. He comes across as a bull-headed and stubborn person who has taken the decision just for the heck of it. He didn't even know the statistics on which the decision was made. Strange, with the issue burning right across India, atleast now he could have taken the pains to find some facts . Of course, what facts and figures the parliament had in mind is only known to them . Here, Arjun Singh, conviniently chooses to ignore all facts which are inconvinient to him and his agenda.
Two members of knowledge commission have resigned. Will this have some influence on our soporific government. I doubt it ! Yet the world lives on Hope.