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Zoinks! For Scooby-Doo fans, Spanish writer Edgar Cantero's novel "Meddling Kids" (Doubleday, $26.95) is Scooby-meets-H.P. Lovecraft — either humor-laced horror or horror-laced humor. Cantero does justice to both sides of that equation.
In "Meddling Kids," former amateur child detectives return as troubled young adults to the spooky place where they once put a small-time crook away — only to confront the real supernatural evil embedded there. In their mystery-solving heyday, the Blyton Summer Detective Club kids were 13 and 12, younger than the canonical Scooby gang. Thirteen years later, they're a damaged crew. Something scarred them back at Sleepy Lake and the Deboën Mansion, and they will know no rest until they face it. With help from an old ally, they retrace their steps of 13 years ago, learning how deeply the tentacles of the past still gripped them. For anyone who finds the triangle formed by Scooby-Doo, Lovecraft and Buffy the Vampire Slayer a cozy place to be, here's your end-of-summer beach book. Read the full review here.
Here's a look at other recent books currently on the night table:
Daryl Gregory's "Spoonbenders" (Knopf, $26.95) jumps between the mid-1990s and the early 1960s, tracing the rise and fall of the Amazing Telemachus Family: Teddy and his wife, Maureen (the World's Most Powerful Psychic), and their three kids — Irene, the Human Lie Detector; Frankie, who can move things with his mind; and the youngest, Buddy, who can see the future. They perform across the country until a fateful television appearance and Maureen's subsequent death destroy the act. Now, in the mid-'90s, their lives are all messed up. Gregory writes with humor and charm, offering up a rollicking and quick-paced plot tailor-made for summer. What makes the novel magical is his exploration of what it means to harbor these gifts. Read the full review here.
Reading picture books aloud is a tradition in many homes. The other tradition? Kids who pick out the same books over and over again. Sometimes, we need a recommendation or two to mix it up. Best-selling authors and illustrators tell us what they like or liked to read to their young children. For example, Anthony Doerr, author of the megaseller "All the Light We Cannot See," and his family adore Marc Simont's "The Stray Dog" (HarperCollins, $6.99). He says he's paged through that book with his son "probably a thousand times."
"It's a comic and tender story," Doerr said, "aglow with Simont's watercolors, about a family on a picnic who encounters a stray dog, dreams about him for the whole week to come, and — after a dramatic chase with a dog catcher — takes the pooch home." Read the full feature story here.
More than anything, film scholar David Thomson's "Warner Bros" (Yale University Press, $25) allows the reader to bask in the glory of the hard-nosed movie studio that, in the words of Andrew Sarris, "walked mostly on the shady side of the street." It aims to remind us what made Warners great — and, in its touching melancholia, why that greatness will never come back. "Warner Bros" is released as part of Yale University Press' Jewish Lives series. Thomson is well aware of his strange assignment, given the strong argument that Jack, the de facto head of Warners for most of its 40-year reign, was, as Thomson bluntly puts it, "maybe the biggest scumbag ever to get into a Jewish Lives series." But his book makes the convincing case for why, in Thomson's words, "this subject is more important than respectability." Read the full review here.
Former FBI profiler Hugo Marston tackles another Paris murder — actually three murders — in one case in "The Sorbonne Affair" (Seventh Street Book, $15.95), the seventh book in Mark Pryor's Marston series of mystery novels. As a character, Marston is an Austin native. Author Pryor is an Englishman who now is a Travis County assistant district attorney in Austin. The book begins as popular American romance novelist Helen Hancock, staying at Paris' Sorbonne Hotel, reports to Marston that she has spotted a hidden surveillance camera in her hotel room. Is someone trying to blackmail the author? The matter turns extremely serious when an American staff member of the hotel is found murdered and then connected to the purchase of the hidden camera. Read the full review here.


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Outliers, Talent Is Overrated, And Others – Creating Conversations About Success
I'm a little fuzzy on "the point" of this article in Slate.com. But I know this, she is right about the popularity of Outliers, and the overall subject.
Here's the article: Give It a Rest, Genius — What the new success books don't tell you about superachievement by Ann Hulbert. Of the books discussed in the article, I have presented synopses of two: Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin, and Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.
She describes the (relatively) new-found fixation on the 10,000 hour rule. She is right to say that Colvin's Talent is Overrated is more specific, more "demanding" than Outliers. Here are a couple of paragraphs from her article:
In their calculus of success, these books endorse perspiration over inspiration as the key to extraordinary performance. The prevailing term is "deliberate practice," introduced by K. Anders Ericsson, a psychologist cited in every one of these books for research that has led to the "10,000-hour rule." That's how much intensely focused training it takes to reach the expert level, in any field. Coyle's more New Age coinage is "deep practice."
Higher expectations can indeed work wonders for anyone, but truly relentless drive is a rarity. Amid all the recycled material in Bounce, Syed offers a sobering firsthand reminder from the sports front: The necessary fanatical commitment to mastery is most commonly inspired by competition, which has a way of winnowing ruthlessly. But in an era when plenty of American workers feel we're running in place and just barely keeping up, the mixed message of this genre is one we're understandably more eager to hear: Maybe we don't have to become magnitudes more frenetic than we already are—just a whole lot more focused—and we, too, stand a chance of zooming ahead.
I remember this thought from Lewis' Moneyball. By the time a baseball player is a young adult, it is simply too late to teach him not to swing at a ball. Here's the quote:
What most scouts thought of as a learned skill of secondary importance (the ability to take a lot of pitches) the A's management had come, through hard experience, to view virtually as a genetic trait, and the one most likely to lead to baseball success.
The A's acknowledged that it probably could be taught – if you could begin at about age 5…
So, what does all of this say to us as adults in the actual pursuit of current and future success. I think two things:
1. You may not ever be world class, but you can get better with deliberate practice. For example, do you speak, and is speaking a key part of your path to success? Then watch yourself on video, hire a speech coach, scrutinize every part of your speaking, from content, to delivery, to gestures, to eye contact. Extrapolate this principle into any work you actually do. Watch yourself do it. Hire a coach to catch your flaws (you'll probably not be able to see them – and, I hate to tell you – you do have some!). You have to work hard at developing the talent needed to excel.
2. Every job requires this kind of attention to get better. You know that line "this call might be monitored." I wonder if anybody who monitors such calls is doing so to help the people on the calls get better, or are they just trying to catch them doing something wrong?
Help yourself, and others, get better – day in and day out — by focusing on getting better. That may be the take-away message of these books!
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2018 has seen delivery of a series of bespoke workshops for various organisations and charities across Wales.
Through Summer and Autumn I have been delivering Continuing Professional Development to teachers on behalf of NAWR Arts and Education Network Mid and West Wales. This series of workshops has been based in Oriel Davies in Newtown, Oriel Q in Narberth, and Pontardawe Arts Centre in Neath Port Talbot. These workshops are all about using i-Pads to make photographs, edit using PS Express, and create storyboards. We're aiming to roll out this opportunity to other regions of Wales soon.
During Spring I worked with ASDES to empower participants to tell their stories about their encounters with employers. We considered superheroes, narrative, storyboards, photographs, drawing, all with the goal of shooting and creating a short film to be shared with potential employers. I also delivered one-off workshop for Swansea Carers Centre later in the year which encouraged participants to be more mindful of their surroundings and get creative using photography. Meanwhile Ysgol Hendrefelin in Port Talbot invited us in to deliver a four week course to enhance the creative skills portfolio of their Year 11 Art students.
In 2017 I worked closely with Communities First across the South Wales region to deliver a series of empowerment and employability workshops. Gains in individual feelings of self-worth came through a series of tasks using the camera. In turn participants viewed themselves, their habits, and behaviours in a positive way and worked towards improving their life goals and sense of well being. We looked at ways we can present ourselves better to others and considered how to appear to be our best in a variety of situations. Participants ended each course giving presentations of their photographs to their peers. These workshops were highly successful with many participants going on to find employment, or gaining the confidence to enrol on college courses to further their self-improvement. We're taking a break whilst Communities First transitions and hope, later in 2018, to work closely with the new organisations that evolve out of this transformative phase.
Meanwhile, I am also working with Stone Letter Media in producing music videos, short films, documentaries, promotional videos, live performance, graphic design, artwork and photography for anyone who needs us. You can read more about this via the Stone Letter Media Facebook page HERE, or by following THIS LINK


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They're dense like a blondie rather than cakey.
They're like biting into a piece of rich pumpkin fudge.
It's an easy no-mixer, a one-bowl recipe that takes just minutes to whisk together.
There's plenty of pumpkin pie spice and using a cake mix loads chocolate flavor in every bite.
I used the fresh pumpkin puree that I had from last year in the freezer.
Thawed it out to add to this cake mix and got the moistest most delicious bar ever!
This is a great dessert, cake, and chocolate heaven bar cookie! I never dreamed that pumpkin and chocolate would be so heavenly in one bar!
Chocolate Spice and Everything Nice
Every year as soon as there is a chill in the air, these chocolate pumpkin spice bars are my go-to recipe.
Fall recipes just shout cooler weather, cinnamon, and pumpkin.
Since we are all chocolate lovers here, these are a must make and the most often asked for all winter long!
Coffee Tea or Cocoa
These chocolate pumpkin spice bar brownies, go great with coffee tea or hot cocoa.
I have even made them for Halloween parties for the kids and the warm apple cider at the party complimented these perfectly.
They are just perfect for a cozy cooler evening for snacking on.
The pumpkin keeps everything deliciously moist!
Pumpkin really is a great ingredient for cakes, brownies, and most fillings. The moistness that it brings to all desserts is just decadent, as these brownie bars are.
I never dream a cake mix could mask the real deal. These bars will surprise everyone.
They will think you made them from scratch. No way to tell I promise.
They will think you made this chocolate pumpkin bar from scratch for sure.
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Have You Ever Thought About Pumpkin and Chocolate together?
They are rich in flavor. I love to use applesauce in most recipes for moisture.
This does about the same except the taste is so much better.
Who would have thought chocolate and pumpkin?
Not me, I didn't believe it until I tried these.
Frosting or no Frosting?
I suppose they would be good with a little frosting instead of powdered sugar, but I am not of fan of that sugary sweetness of the frosting.
I like the simple powdered sugar on top. Also during the holiday looks more festive. I like the snowy effect.
I am going to also experiment with a yellow cake mix and use some cinnamon in it to see how those come out or even a spice cake mix.
This is so versatile and easy I am sure all of them will come out great.
If you long sugar-sweet bars and love cream cheese frosting, drizzle some cream cheese frosting on top, then add some chocolate melted for added sweetness.
Next time you're trying to use up pumpkin look no further. Try this recipe out. You will be pleased with the results and they won't last long.
Everyone Asks for these during the holiday!
Everyone raves about them. The kids love them.
Blending these two flavors was a win-win experiment, the cinnamon just shouts fall.
They are now on the make it every year list!
Be sure to give them a try, these will be the easiest bars you will ever make!
These two flavors are the perfect pair!
The batter smells wonderful when you're whipping up the delicious chocolate pumpkin bars.
The blended flavors work so perfectly together.
Cake Mixes Can Be The Perfect Quick Fix!
I don't know how many times I wanted to try adapting a cake mix into a bar but was afraid it would be ruined and didn't know where to start.
So few ingredients go into semi-homemade and voila, out comes the best desserts!
Well after a few trials and errors this one came out amazing!
I always have leftover pumpkin from the holiday and this is the perfect way to use it up.
The flavors were fabulous and worked very well together. Hope you give this a try you will love these!
Using a cake mix made this so easy! Are you ready to fool everyone with this semi-homemade chocolate pumpkin bar?
Watch My Quick Video Clip on Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Bars
Rich and Decadent
These Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Bars are sure to win everyone heart all year long.
Don't wait for fall to make them, always keep a can of pumpkin and cake mix in the pantry!
Love Pumpkin Try Some of These Recipes
Pumpkin Pistachio Biscotti
Pumpkin Whip Dip Recipe
Glazed Pumpkin Spiced Breakfast Scones
Pumpkin Spice Rum Cookies
Pumpkin Mini Turnovers
Baked Mini Pumpkin Donuts
French Pumpkin Mini Muffin Puffs
Italian Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
Pumpkin Soup
Tex Mex Pumpkin Corn Muffins
Pumpkin and Sausage Bow Tie Pasta
Pumpkin Rum Shortcake with Caramel
Pumpkin Drop Cookies
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Crockpot Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Amaretto Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Roasted Pumpkin Puree
Savory Pumpkin Cheddar Scones
Pumpkin Pie
Easy Pumpkin Cheese Pie
Best Ever Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Pumpkin Fritters
Baked Pumpkin Pecan Donuts
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Yield: 24
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Bars
prep time: 3 min cook time: 35 min total time: 38 mins
These are the perfect moist chocolate pumpkin spice bar brownie style cake squares!
- 1 cup chocolate chips around 1/2 cup more if you love chocolate
- 1- Chocolate Cake mix any kind you like
- 1 - 15 ounce can of pumpkin puree (or 1 3/4 cups fresh as I used)
- Cinnamon around 1 teaspoon
- 1 Egg
- Garnish:
- Powdered sugar or you can use canned cream cheese frosting after cooled
- Brownie pan 12 x 9 in size
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl by hand or by using an electric mixer until well blended, pour the batter into a greased brownie pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees until the middle is set around 25 to 30 minutes, depending on your oven, use the toothpick method. Cool. Frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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The big boss needs a new transmission for his '61 Bel Air, and his underlings (us) must deliver. And by big, we mean really big. TEN's Executive Vice President of Aftermarket Automotive, Doug Evans, is so high us the masthead that he's technically our boss' boss' boss. He also stands about seven feet tall, so he can squash most mortals like a bug with both hands tied behind his back. In all seriousness, Doug is a super nice guy who treats his physically inferior subordinates with the utmost respect, but no one wants to disappoint the big man on campus. Making the task even more challenging is the fact that his Bel Air packs a 565-horsepower Shafiroff Gen I big-block stroked to 509 cubic inches. Saving the big man a few bucks at the gas pump would probably score us some brownie points, too. As such, the quest for a bulletproof overdrive trans led us straight to a Gearstar 4L80E. Granted, taglines are a dime a dozen, but Gearstar's "Trusted by the Best" slogan resonates loudly through the halls of our offices. Hot Rod has used them in several of its infamous Roadkill project cars, describing them as the best automatic transmissions they have ever used. That's awfully high praise in anyone's book, and it all starts Gearstar's comprehensive approach the trans design, assembly, testing, and customer support. "On average, each of our transmission builders has over 20 years of experience. When an order comes in, one technician builds that transmission from start to finish, and no one else touches it," explains Gearstar President Zack Farah. "The transmission builder's initials are inscribed into the case along with a tag number. After assembly, we put the equivalent of 100 miles on each transmission to check for leaks and to ensure the transmission is functioning properly. That way, we're using the dyno as a testbed, not the customer's car. If a customer has any questions at any point during or after the installation process, he can call us back and talk to the same technician that built the transmission." This same no-nonsense approach applies to the design process of each transmission as well. Gearstar doesn't subscribe to the one-size-fits-all approach, instead tailoring each of its transmission to its intended vehicle application. "Our transmissions are custom manufactured to the specs of each individual car. We take into consideration the intended use of the vehicle, torque output, rear gear ratio, tire height, shift rpm, and vehicle weight," Zack explains. Considering the Bel Air's hefty weight and big-time torque output of over 600 lb-ft, Gearstar spec'd out one of its 4L80E Level 4 transmissions for it. The comprehensive package includes a custom billet 10-inch torque converter, trans cooler, and an HGM Compushift trans controller. Think of it as a complete, turnkey transmission package for dummies. All you have to do is bolt it in and hit the gas. Obviously, it takes quite a bit of work to fortify a 4L80E to survive 600 lb-ft of torque, so here's a closer look at the Gearstar overdrive unit.
01| For those unfamiliar with GM's alphabet soup nomenclature, the 4L80E is essentially a TH400 with a 0.75:1 overdrive ratio. That means it's pretty darn stout straight from the factory, but Gearstar beefs it up even more with a high-capacity forward clutch drum, heavy-duty Second and Third gear clutch assemblies, a billet hub, a 300M billet mainshaft, a 34-element sprag, heavy-duty pinions, heat-treated Raybestos clutch frictions, and hardened Kolene steels. Gearstar's 4L80E Level 4 transmission lists for $3,895, and the optional HGM Compushift electronic trans controller runs $850 extra.
02| The heavy-duty direct clutch drum (left, top) is much beefier than the standard stock unit (right, top). The intermediate sprag is responsible for bringing the heavy direct-drum hub to a stop on the 1-2 shift, and GM has revised it several times through the decades. Gearstar uses the ultra-durable 34-element sprag (left, middle) which is far stronger than the roller-clutch-style sprag (right, middle). It rides on a hardened race.
03| When a transmission begins to slip, the clutch packs are usually the culprit. Gearstar utilized Raybestos clutches matched with hardened Kolene steels that not only provide additional torque capacity but also improve shift feel and reduce contamination due to debris.
04| While stock clutches are usually smooth, the grooves cut into the Raybestos units help displace fluid when the clutches apply. This promotes firm engagement and dissipates heat.
05| Another advantage of the heavy-duty direct clutch drum is that it offers additional capacity for the clutch packs. As such, Gearstar is able to fit six clutch packs inside the drum. The extra clutch packs increase the surface area of the clutch material, thereby vastly reducing the potential for slippage.
06| Gearstar replaces the factory planetary set (left) with a heavy-duty unit (right). It features straight-cut gears, which offer increased torque capacity over helical-cut gears. Although the aftermarket offers planetaries with a variety of different gear options, the stock ratios are perfectly suited for our '61 Bel Air.
07| Granted, the stock cast-iron forward clutch hub (right) is a plenty strong for many street machines, but the 300M billet steel hub (left) used in the Gearstar 4L80E is far better suited for high-load applications. The billet hub virtually eliminates the potential for spine failure.
08| The 300M billet input shaft (right) is larger in the drum area and features longer splines than the stock input shaft (left). Metallurgy wise, 300M is essentially 4340 steel with higher silicon, carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium content. The result is a much more durable shaft that's vital when torque output is north of 600 lb-ft.
09| Opting for a roller bearing on the forward hub (right) instead of a thrust washer (left) increases load capacity by quite a bit. Likewise, the bearings also reduce parasitic drag and power loss, which means that more horsepower finds its way to the rear tires.
10| Since the low-Reverse band holds the heavy reaction carrier in manual-Low and Reverse, it's subjected to tremendous stress under heavy throttle. Increased line pressure also places additional stress on the band as it engages. In comparison to the stock band (left), the heavy-duty band used in the Gearstar 4L80E has wider contact points for the lugs and carbon-blended lining.
11| The stock mainshaft and ring gear (left) are stout pieces, but Gearstar adds some extra insurance by upgrading to 300M billet steel units (right). They can handle well over 1,000 hp. The new ring gear's straight-cut teeth also provide additional torque capacity.
12| Having the right torque converter can make or break the acceleration and cruise characteristics of a car. All Gearstar transmissions include a torque converter custom-matched to each application. Our 4L80E was pair up with a 10-inch billet converter with a projected stall speed of 2,600 to 3,000 rpm.
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The 9 mm semi-automatic rifle that Dixon High School shooter Matthew A. Milby Jr. used Wednesday was bought by his mother in 2012, investigators said.
The Illinois State Police still are determining how Milby had possession of the weapon, and the agency also recovered surveillance footage from inside the high school, according to a news release.
Milby, 19, was released about 10:20 a.m. Thursday from Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital and is in the Lee County Jail on $2 million bond. His arraignment tentatively is scheduled for Friday.
Milby, who was shot in the shoulder while trying to flee after firing shots during graduation practice Wednesday, has been charged with three felonies, "and more charges may be filed in the near future," Dixon police said in the release.
The 19-year-old senior fired shots about 8 a.m. Wednesday into the Lancaster Gym at Dixon High School and took off running when confronted by school resource officer Mark Dallas.
Milby shot at Dallas as they were running, and Dallas returned fire.
State police are investigating the officer-involved shooting.
"We are working with the [Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives] to track the original purchaser of the weapon that was used and make sure we can figure out how it got in his hands," said Lt. Chris Endress, who identified the type of gun Milby used.
Milby is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated discharge at a school employee and aggravated discharge at a school building, each punishable by six to 30 years in prison.
Both of his parents, Dixon residents Julie Milby and Matthew A. Milby Sr., have been interviewed, and a search of his mom's Everett Street home, where Matthew A. Milby Jr. lives, was conducted Wednesday afternoon, Endress said.
Julie Milby told reporters after the shooting that she did not know where her son got the gun and that they did not have guns in their home.
Matthew A. Milby Sr. is a convicted felon, so he presumably is not allowed to own guns.
Julie Milby said her son had been bullied and "ostracized" by his peers after getting caught using marijuana while on the football team.
He was charged May 15, 2017, and found guilty April 26 in Lee County court of possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana and was fined $120.
As of Thursday morning, the state police had yet to interview Dallas.
As with any officer-involved shooting, investigators ask for a voluntary statement from the officer, which usually is given with a representative of the officer's union present.
In this case, "the logistics of when everyone is available has not been determined," Endress said.
Dallas, who is being lauded as a hero for his immediate and decisive actions, will not be available for media interviews until after his police interview, the Dixon Police Department has said.
It's common for a union rep to be at the officer's side during the course of an investigation, to act as a liaison and to "look out for the best interest of the officer," Endress said.
The Fraternal Order of Police responded quickly Wednesday, and a representative was with Dallas shortly after the shooting, Endress said.
Endress also had high praise for the way everyone involved responded to the crisis.
"As an outside agency, it was absolutely amazing to see all the resources come together and work so quickly to seal off and secure the school, to relocate the students and reunite the students with their parents, and secure the crime scene," he said.


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Becoming Men of God!!!! (A right to passage)
God gave me 6 boys to raise, Aharown, Eliyah, Zachariyah, Shemayah and Amaziyah. Aharown is 24 years old and is already a man who loves God and displays his attributes often. Eliyah is such a God centered young man and at 17 years old, I am proud of the man he has become. He is honest, giving and will become a wonderful husband one day. Zachariyah is and loving spirit who enjoys giving, he is such a law keeper and I have enjoyed watching him grow into the young man he is today. Shemayah and Amaziyah are such sweethearts and I see that we are on the right path
I have a male friend that was raised Hebrew / Jewish and when he reached the age of 12 he had a special ceremony that would allow him to go into man hood. Almost every culture in the world has something to mark the difference between a boy and a man. A boy goes through a "rite of passage," after which he becomes officially a man. The rite of passage may involve an ordeal, a test, or a training period of some kind. In other countries it might be getting circumcised. And in some cultures the boy who has reached a certain age might have to kill a deer, train with a bow and arrow, or go on a long journey alone, the youth might have to join in a dangerous hunt with the men, and after such a hunt he would then be declared a man. Each right to passage looks different but leads to the same purpose developing men of honor.
So I believe that God has given me a special idea about raising our boys, an idea that may be of use to you if you have sons in your family. We are looking to create a special celebration a ceremony to introduce them into Christ like manhood. This celebration we will call "Ben Yeshua," that is, "son of God." This celebration marks the point at which a boy becomes a man, a mature disciple of the Lord.
In America our normal right of passage is raising them to the ripe old age of 18, when he gets a driver's license? When he graduates from high school? When he moves away from his parents home? When he can vote? When he gets his first full-time job? When he is 21? When he gets married? Or when he owns his own home? None of this steps make a man really there is no clear point of transition. In America there is no one "rite of passage." If we look at it we have many passages and none of them lead to true man hood but more to insecure boys. They don't know when they are men and in retrospect most have trouble growing up. Again and again they may try to prove that they are "grown up." Sometimes they may choose destructive ways to do so like -joining a gang, learn to smoke, get drunk,use drugs and have many unhealthy relationships with many young women. The question has to be what do we as a nation do to give proper guidance to our young men? I am sure we all know that there is no magic to raising Christ filled young men. But the first plan has to be letting God be at work in teaching us and our boys, and he must be the one who causes them to grow up not us. So what I decided was that the one way I could help my sons was by having as many Christ loving, God fearing men in their lives showing them what it is like to be a man of God. Answering the question what is a man? What marks maturity? In the Bible I have never read a story that included anything about true maturity consisting of being able to kill or hunt! True maturity is spiritual. It is the wisdom in knowing God and his will, and being able to carry it out in our lives. As their mom and a woman I can't give my sons a working example of a man. But I can show them about giving God the center of my life. I can chose men who are the working examples I seek for them to learn from. I want them to follow an example but that example should be following Christ. Now I understand that we all fail and fall short of our father... And I understand that the men that my son's look up to the ones I have prayed for and God has sent might fail to live up to every standard. But what I want my son's to learn is that being a man is being able to admit when you fail and fall short of God's grace and then ask for forgiveness. So as I started to think about what a right of passage would look like for my sons I knew right away that I wanted it to involve testing and training. They would need to be able to prove themselves to be God fearing men. So what will the training consist of ? Godly man leading godly lives is the goal. The training must match the goal. So I set up projects for them. They must acquire and demonstrate skill in each of the several overlapping areas.
Knowledge of the contents of the Bible.
- Know the names of books of the Bible in order.
- Know Bible history.
- Read the Bible all the way through.
- Know main themes of biblical books
- Know Hebrew (amount of knowledge tailored to the child's ability)
Memorization of selected verses and passages of the Bible.
Knowledge of the major teachings of the Bible (doctrine).
- Know and understand all four feast and their meaning.
- Using devotional materials
- Prayer diary
- Day prayer and fasting
- Growth in understanding the meaning of overcoming sin
Projects of service and mercy.
- Serving with a non profit and church to serve the needy.
- Learn about Finances: tithing, drawing up a year-long budget; checkbook balancing; investing.
- Etiquette: table etiquette, greeting etiquette, letter etiquette, conversational etiquette, sexual etiquette.
- Sexuality: knowing Gods teaching and standards for sex and relationships. Understanding how God designed male and female bodies.
They work on these areas over a period of time. Many times we just integrate the work into our family shabbath time. The day of the Ben Yeshua celebration should be on a Saturday, because we want it held on a shabbath. I explain the celebration to all present.. Our boy reads a short passage from the Hebrew Bible and explains it. We go over the picked lesson. We pray for him. And declare that he is a man. Then we eat and fellowship.
What do our boys think of it? It's too hard," they say. "I don't like it." "Why do I have to do this?" We did make it hard. Manhood is not easy. This life is not easy for a man. And we avoid showing any sign of giving in to the pressures around us. "Why are we different?" they say.
What happens after our boy becomes a man? He has the privileges of a man. The privileges must be real and meaningful. This part can be scary and you should put a lot of thought into this. Remember "It is better to give them some freedom now, while they are still at home. At 16 they are still young enough to come and ask for advice, young enough to know that they don't know it all. But in truth wouldn't you rather them explore under the safety of your watchful eyes. It is far better than waiting until they go away to college and you don't see them or talk with them about all the challenges and changes they will face. I know families that do this with no holds. They allow there son to excuse himself from the table rather than being asked to be excused. They make their son buy his own clothing, school supplies, and gifts. He pays them rent once a month $15,00 dollars and a estimate of his share of the utilities, food, and other costs. And they give him an allowance to match these new responsibilities! But remember even when your son is a man, he is still part of the family and still lives with you. Love him just as much, kiss and hug him just as much. Play together. When we do this for our son we will have certain rules that we would have for anyone living with us, even people outside of our family. We will expect him to be at meals on time. We will expect him to be considerate of other members of the family. If he goes somewhere, we expect to know where he is and when he will be home. We will continue to talk with him about where he is spiritually. With us and others who have done this it has worked really well. Not perfect, not without adjustments but still better than just waiting for them to be 18....18 and without God as their foundation is scary even if the world says it is ok....


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By popular request, my Banana Leaf Vegan Banquet returns to Wandering Cooks on Saturday, April 20th. A selection of about 15 dishes are served on fresh banana leaves in traditional South Indian Style. All of the food is gluten free and made from produce sourced locally. Spices are freshly ground on the day to ensure the best flavour of the food. Among the dishes to be included you will find Coconut Green Beans, South Indian Pumpkin, Jackfruit Curry, Heirloom Tomato Curry and many others, The Wandering Cooks bar will be open with a superb vegan wine and beer selection to cater to your drinking needs. Bring a friend and have a great time! Read more →
6:00pm Saturday 20 April 2019
Wandering Cooks, South Brisbane QLD (map)


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Planning a trip to Laos takes plenty of careful consideration. There are many things to think about. One of them is a visa. After all, you may be required to get one in advance. Fortunately, Laos's visa policy allows almost all non-visa exempt nationalities to acquire a visa online. iVisa can help you in that department. We can facilitate the process of getting the document you need. If you wish to learn more about the Laos eVisa, we recommend that you read the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions you can find below.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Are Vanuatuan citizens eligible for a Laos eVisa?
Yes. The citizens of Vanuatu can apply for a Laos visa online.
What documents and information do I need to apply for Laos eVisa?
The first thing you have to do before you apply for a Laos eVisa is to check whether or not you have everything necessary for the application process. However, as you will see, you do not need much. Only the following:
- Passport – before you start the online application process, take a look at its expiry date and make sure that it is valid for at least another 6 months from the arrival date in Laos. A blank page is necessary as well
- Passport photo – for more chances of success, make sure that the picture is taken recently and follows all the other guidelines for a valid passport photo
- Travel itinerary
- Accommodation information – you can have a hotel booking confirmation, an Airbnb receipt, or anything else that can prove you have a place to stay in Laos.
- E-mail address – as a result of an online application process, the Laos eVisa you request is sent to you via e-mail in PDF format. Remember to print it out before departure, preferably in multiple copies. A spare is always useful
- Means of payment – when it comes to paying for services, iVisa is pretty flexible. You can use a credit or debit card, but you can pay with PayPal, Alipay, and WeChat as well.
How long does it take for my application form to be processed?
That is up to you. iVisa provides you with three processing time options so that you can receive your Laos eVisa at the right moment. You can opt for one of the following:
- Standard processing – you wait 7 Business Days for your Laos eVisa to arrive
- Rush processing – it takes 5 Business Days for your application to be processed
- Super Rush processing – your travel document arrives in just 3 Business Days
Is it expensive to apply for a Laos visa online?
Not really. But you should know that the cost of a Laos eVisa is established according to the processing time of your application. So, the faster you want your visa, the more you are charged. The prices are as follows:
- Standard –USD 76.58
- Rush – USD 96.58
- Super Rush – USD 116.58
For how long is the Laos eVisa valid?
The Laos eVisa expires 60 days after issued after the date of issue.
How many times can I enter Laos with a Laos eVisa?
The Laos eVisa is a Single Entry visa.
For how long can I stay in Laos with a Laos eVisa?
A Laos eVisa will allows you to stay in Laos for up to 30 days Per Entry.
Can I use the Laos eVisa at any point of entry in Laos?
No. The Laos eVisa is valid only at two border checkpoints. They can be found below. Bear in mind that if you enter Laos via another point of entry, other than the ones mentioned below, you need to apply for a standard visa at a Laotian embassy near you.
- Wattay International Airport
- Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge


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Earth Networks operates the world's largest weather networks, with more than 10,000 neighborhood-level weather and over 1,500 lightening sensors installed at schools, public venues and businesses. With a meteorological services team that is available 24/7, customers have access to customized real-time weather consulting in critical situations. Earth Networks combines the world's most advanced system of algorithms to make it possible for decision makers to anticipate severe weather, heat waves, cold blasts and flooding that has the potential to disrupt your operations. Its web-based monitoring and altering platform shows you current weather condition in one intuitive and easy to use interface — on your computer or mobile device.
Bob Golson, the associate director for facilities and operations at James Madison University, shares insight about working with Earth Networks.
How were you introduced to Earth Networks and why did you decide to partner with them?
BG: We put out a Request for Proposal for a university wide weather system. Based on some of the factors, we chose Earth Networks as opposed to a couple of other companies that were a part of the process. Customer service was a big thing. When we met with them during the process of the RFP, we seemed to get a better sense of what they could provide.
What are some of the benefits you have seen since you partnered with them?
BG: No 1. is I get a daily email from them in regards to what the weather is supposed to be for that day. That helps with planning programs and services. If there is a change to the weather, we get a real-time update that comes out through an email. So that has been very helpful for us in terms of planning any outdoor activities. We also have the ability to call to get a two-day forecast from a meteorologist, speak to that person and ask them what they are seeing which may affect any major university wide events or recreation events. That way we may adjust the start time or end time based on that feedback.
Have you been pleasantly surprised by working with the company in any way so far?
BG: They have delivered on what they said they were going to. When we did have an issue with the emails, they discovered what the problem was and fixed it no time. They have been very responsive customer service wise.
What would you tell other recreation professional about the benefits of working with Earth Networks? Would you recommend them?
BG: I would. I think knowing what is actually happening rather than using a system that is predicting what may happen has been the biggest benefit for us.


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Ok, it's official, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge literally look good in everything.
Prince William and Kate Middleton made a visit to the Northern Spire bridge in Sunderland, UK and had to rock some safety gear at the site.
The Royals donned neon green, reflective vests, safety goggles and hard hats. Somehow, the couple still managed to look regal and adorable.
The Duchess of Cambridge's vest was a smidge snug due to her ever-growing baby bump.
Prince William and Kate are expecting their third bundle of royal joy in April.


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Joseph Horowitz's "Artists in Exile": Dvořák and America
Posted by Beverly Stacy in Dvořák and America on May 28, 2012
Saturday, February 23, 2013–5:00 pm
Minás Gallery
815 W. 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
Join award-winning cultural historian Joseph Horowitz as he reads from and discusses his book Artists in Exile (Harper Collins, 2008). In his book, Horowitz explores Czech composer Antonin Dvorak's "American accent." Dvorak drew inspiration from African American spirituals, Native American chants and the American prairie while in New York in the 1890s. Find out how Dvorak poured those influences into the New World Symphony and other compositions, accompanied by plenty of musical examples. Horowitz will compare Dvorak to other famous visitors and immigrants, including Erich Korngold — who would become Hollywood's go-to film composer. This event is part of the PostClassical Ensemble's "Dvorak and America" festival in D.C., which includes several free concerts from Feb. 22 – March 1. For more info, please go here or contact your host, Samantha Buker at email@example.com. Books will be on hand at the event.


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YouTube is a wonderful and dangerous space.
Hours and hours of learning available to everyone with an internet connection.
A tool as revolutionary as the Gutenberg press.
Instant access to lectures, presentations, debates and discussions, news and information from around the world and from across the decades.
Mainly I use it for watching footage of my favourite bands.
Swings and roundabouts.
Horses for courses.
Which brings us to James live at T in the Park in 2014.
James, you may already know, take a very different approach to playing festivals than most bands of a similar standing…no easy, lazy, greatest hits setlist from them. Instead they see these settings as an opportunity to connect with an audience who may not know them, may only know of them or who may know only…that song. They don't want to use this opportunity to shift a few copies of their "Greatest Hits" album on Monday morning. They want to show people, prove to people, that they are a working band, a band making new music, a band with things to say and a way of saying them that makes them as relevant, more relevant, today than when they first appeared nearly thirty years ago.
The band appear not in front of the daisy logo but before the calavera that adorned the cover of their then most recent album "La Petite Mort". It's a statement of intent…we are here and it is now.
Then they play "Come Home"…a song from 1989.
This was the first song I ever heard by James, sat in the bedroom of Dave Evans…a boy with a floppy fringe but a solid knowledge of the indie music scene of the day. Dave was the gateway into a world beyond Erasure and Rick Astley and into the darker, more rewarding, world of The Smiths, Joy Division and James.
It's James I'm most grateful to him for.
Within seconds of the song beginning Tim Booth has left the stage and is perched, precariously, on the crash barrier. Holding hands with audience members, relying on the kindness of strangers to stop him falling. Then he does fall…willingly…into the outstretched arms of the crowd, trusting again that they will be gentle with him.
I once saw a bouncer at a Morrissey show punch someone in the throat as they attempted to clamber on stage and embrace him…it was an act so violent, so forceful and so unnecessary that it made me flinch. What made it more shocking was that I had been in attendance at a show on the Kill Uncle tour in 1991 when Morrissey had left the stage because of the aggression of the security and had only returned when his own road crew had replaced them.
James…always changing and yet never different.
What this little flash of audience interaction reveals is the thing that sets James apart from every other band of their size you could name. Despite the fame, despite the platinum records, despite the fawning of the press, despite the adoration, despite the sell out crowds, despite their position as an influence on so many other artists…they have remained humble, remained connected to their audience, remained true to the things that actually matter to them; kindness, love, generosity of time, space and spirit.
As "Curse Curse" starts a look comes across Tim's face…he's smiling, joyful, in the moment.
In "Danny Champion of the World" little Danny reveals that he knows when his dad is really happy because he isn't smiling with his mouth but with his eyes. That's what I see in this moment…a real smile, a smile from somewhere pure, a smile that is genuine.
The song is a soaring anthem…full of naughty imagery and clever word play and backed by a tune that would send the punters in the clubs of Ibiza in a frenzy. It's a banger mate. A stone cold banger.
Then the camera pans to some of the very important people gathered to watch from the wings and…
Your eyes do not deceive you.
It really is Susan Boyle.
Grinning like the Cheshire Cat.
Can we all just agree that Susan Boyle is ace?
I spent several of my early years living in West Lothian, Whitburn, and it is a mean, hard and ugly place. It isn't a place for people to dream a dream, not really. It is a place where culture means a trip to Ibrox (and it is always Ibrox) and where ambition is measured out in pints.
That Susan Boyle, with her fragility, could have dared to step out onto a stage and do what she did is, frankly, the closest thing to a miracle you are likely to witness. It took guts, strength, courage, fearlessness and will.
That she then survived the descent into the madness of the music industry is an even greater miracle than the one that put her there.
Now she is back in West Lothian being tormented by ugly boys from ugly homes with ugly little dreams.
There is hope and hopelessness in her tale.
I love her.
She is the perfect person to be smiling through a performance from James.
For James reach out to the lonely, the lonesome, the alone, the broken, the pale, the tired, the lovesick and the heartsick and lift them from the grime and the grim of the ordinary and place them as close to Heaven as the likes of me are ever going to get.
"Ring the Bells" (from the greatest album of all time) sees Tim duet with Andy Diagram. Two men and a trumpet singing songs of praise together. It's genuinely thrilling and all the while the rest of the boys in the band hammer, pound, beat and caress their instruments in such a way as to create a sound that reaches cacophony. A hymn to the village gathered to watch them.
When I first heard "Moving On" it was when I watched the video.
Few things have ever had such an impact on me.
Possibly nothing from a stranger, from strangers, has ever had such an impact.
I wept.
Real tears.
Remembering all the people I had loved who I couldn't tell now because they had moved on.
Jessie and John and Katy and Davy and Uncle Bobby and the others.
Then I remembered the people who were still here.
I could still tell them.
I did.
As soon as the song finished.
Now there are new people to tell.
I love you.
It's in Tim's eyes again as you watch.
They sparkle.
He's sad but he's not sad.
He is using this song, this moment, to connect to something within and without and create a healing.
A double bill of "Frozen Britain" and "Jam J" is the sort of wilfully perverse, obtuse even, thing that bands just are not meant to do at a festival. These are not songs for a festival crowd. These are songs for the devoted. But in the hands of James they become songs that resonate and touch even the casual listener. It helps that Tim is a totemic figure…all eyes fixed on him as he shakes, shimmies, slinks and slides across the stage. It's mesmerising.
"Getting Away With it All Messed Up" sees Tim back in the crowd. Holding hands. Looking into people's eyes. Singing to you. Singing to you. Singing to you. Singing to you. Singing to us. Singing to himself? When he sings "Dance like John Travolta…now" I laugh. Out loud. Every time.
"We've become a fucking cabaret band…" can only be the introduction to "Sit Down". It must be strange to have written a song that means so much to so many people. That means so many different things to so many people. For some it's the indie disco song where people, literally, sit down. For others it's just "that song" by "that band".
For me it is a conversation with the best friend I never had.
I've felt the breath of sadness.
More times than I've wanted to.
Sometimes it is hard to carry on.
I am ridiculous.
Maybe I've been touched by madness.
That can all be disturbing, upsetting, unsettling, challenging…but then I listen to this song by this band and it all feels better.
They give us one more new song with "Walk Like You" which is, in my ill informed and less than humble opinion, a corker. That's right. A corker. So there.
The set closes with "Laid" and "Sometimes".
Just think about that for a second.
Imagine being in a band that wrote one song as good as either of those.
Then consider being in a band that wrote both of those songs.
Bodies flail and fling around the field.
Voices reach, unsuccessfully, for the high notes in "Laid".
People grin at their partners when Tim sings about her only…you know…when she's on top.
The rain is falling now.
Maybe there is a God.
If there is He would like James.
At least if He was the loving, love, peace and harmony God of the New Testament he would. All beatitudes and forgiveness. All hope and promise.
It's a monsoon.
The rain isn't lifting the lids off of gutters but it isn't dampening anyone's enjoyment of what is happening…if anything it's acting like baptismal water, cleansing everyone's souls and leaving them in a state of grace and bliss.


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God loves every person on earth and He wants us all to receive salvation. However the path to heaven is difficult and there are few who will follow it to the end.It's tragic when Christ's death has no effect upon a person's eternal fate. It's also tragic when someone dies without Christ because their influence may discourage others from obeying the Gospel. And it's tragic when a person is separated from God and His blessings for eternity.
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Cliff and his wife, Beth (Williams), are native Alabamians. They are blessed with a son Cade, and two daughters: Kinley and Lakelyn. Cliff is a graduate of Memphis School of Preaching (1995) and Faulkner University (1997). Over the last fifteen years he has labored with the Ironaton church of Christ, located outside of Talladega, Alabama. During this time he has done extensive television evangelism—initially in the local market and recently on Gospel Broadcasting Network (GBN). As of 2012, Cliff is the host of Searching the Scriptures and Preaching the Gospel—both of which can be seen on GBN.
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Jen The Pen to host new VH1 interactive webseries Very VH1
On The Come Up: Love & Hip-Hop New York's Jen "The Pen" Hosts New "Very VH1" Spreecast Web Series
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Guess Jen's "whiteness" got it done after all…
Jen "The Pen" To Host "Very VH1" Interactive Web Series
Jen "The Pen" Bayer will be the new host of VH1's exciting new web series where she will be interviewing rappers, singers, actors, and talk pop culture in a live interactive chat room. The show is called Very Vh1 Spreecast and it airs 3 times a week on VH1.com.
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Dolce & Gabbana Aoyama Store, Tokyo
Designed by: Gwenael Nicolas / Curiosity
For client: Dolce & Gabbana Floor area: 521.80 M² Year of completion: 2016
Nominated for: Best Use of Light
About the Project
This innovative design project establishes an emotional connection between the structure, products and materials through light effects, contrasts and special perspectives.
Both the architectural design and décor expresses Sicily's distinctive and vibrant luminosity through chiaroscuro effects. The boutique is a space resembling a compact black volume lit by light projections that illuminate the displayed collections in regular intervals. The 200 projectors on the ceiling move around, switching on and off, making the product burst with colour or remain in the shadow, giving the atmosphere of a sunny day.
The boutique houses the menswear and womenswear collections, clothing and accessories on two levels. The outside of the store is in Arabescato marble, which also covers the inside of the store windows and inserts itself in the display cases for small leather goods. Meanwhile, the majestic panel in front of the entrance with the Dolce & Gabbana sign is in black Carnico marble. The floor of the boutique is tiled with black ceramic. The large gold staircase attracts attention like a huge candle at the center of the space while also transmitting a sense of strength and confidence.
What's unique about it
For the first time, the gap between digital retail and the world of traditional retail fills into this store. Nowadays, major brands are trying to re-create "real experiences" on their digital platforms, through exciting and surprising websites, in which the products are presented in sequence. Great attention is always given to those who are browsing, guiding them through the large amounts of images. To this end, in the Aoyama showroom, objects are choreographed to constantly appear and disappear.
Lighting devices usually used for concerts and museums were brought in to frame the space and products in an evolving fashion. The light does not put emphasis on the objects, but rather reveals them in a theatrical manner through the use of spot lights with concentrated light beams. The garments, with their peculiar Dolce & Gabbana textures and almost baroque details, are perceived as something ethereal and possibly unreal.


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Why should distinguished Edwardian Cabinet minister Edwin Strafford resign at the height of his parliamentary career? Why does the woman he loves so suddenly and coldly reject him? Why, seventy years later, should people go to such lengths--even as far as murder--to prevent the truth from being revealed?
Martin Radford, history graduate, disaffected and unemployed, leaps at the chance to get to the island of Madeira and begin the hunt for a solution to the intriguing secret of Edwin Stafford's fall from grace. However, his seeming good fortune turns to nightmare as his investigation triggers a bizarre and violent train of events which remorselessly entangles him and those who believed they had escaped the spectre of crimes long past but never paid for..
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Six months after the sudden death of her husband, Leonora Galloway sets out on a trip to France with her daughter Penelope. At last the time has come when secrets can be shared and explanations begin...Leonora takes her daughter to the battlefields of WW1, where her father is commemorated on the Thiepval Monument. But the date of his death is surprising, and reveals that Captain John Hallows cannot possibly have been Leonora's real father. This is only the start of a series of revelations that span three generations of a distinguished aristocratic family who are not what they seem. Penelope must piece together a tale of war, of loss, of greed, deception and vice - and the perpetrator of a murder left unsolved for more than half a century...
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Harry Barnett is leading a contented life in Vancouver with his wife and daughter when he is brought back to England by the death of his mother. He intends to spend just a few days sorting out her affairs when a chance meeting he will regret for the rest of his life makes him change his plans. Two old acquaintances from his National Service days track Harry down to his mother's house - the last address they had for him. A lavish reunion has been organised to mark the fiftieth anniversary of their RAF days. Harry decides to go. During the war Harry and his fellow RAF conscripts spent three months in a Scottish castle where they acted as guinea pigs in a psychological experiment. The reunion is to take place in the same castle. It will be a chance to see friends, settle old scores and lay a few ghosts to rest. The party begins on the train up to Aberdeen, until the apparent suicide of one of their number shatters the holiday atmosphere. Their arrival in Scotland seems under a cloud. And when another comrade dies soon after their arrival, Harry is gripped by a sense of foreboding. The recollections of the old comrades of their time in the castle are frighteningly different and unexplained events from 1955 still haunt them. As Harry tries to solve the mystery of what really happened fifty years ago, he uncovers an extraordinary secret that convinces him he will never leave the castle alive.
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1919. The eyes of the world are on Paris, where statesmen, diplomats and politicians have gathered to discuss the fate of half the world's nations in the aftermath of the cataclysm that was the Great War. A horde of journalists, spies and opportunists have also gathered in the city and the last thing the British diplomatic community needs at such a time is the mysterious death of a senior member of their delegation. So, when Sir Henry Maxted falls from the roof of his mistress's apartment building in unexplained circumstances, their first instinct is to suppress all suspicious aspects of the event.
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Richardt at the ever-excellent Flytip.com posted recently about 'these NYTimes.com info-porn-like tools':
This week's tool is a Rent vs. Buy tool for those negotiating the questionable real estate landscape these days. Users of the tool can easily compare the costs of renting and buying equivalent homes.
Once again it reminds of the potential for branded utility tools like this. Stuff that is so useful and valuable that the world can't help but forward it to on. This one's from the NY Times, and unless you register, you can't enjoy it. It's a great way to create value for the NY Times media brand. But I still don't understand why more marketers aren't aggressively driving this kind of branded utility tool. Shouldn't this be brought to us, for free, by one of the global banks?
The world's best trend map. Ever.
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I can't think of a better way to end the year than to share this little gem – the world's best trend map. Ever. It's called Trend Blend 2007+ and was just posted last week at Ross Dawson's excellent blog 'Trends in the Living Networks'. You can download the pdf here. Here's how Ross describes it himself:
Nowandnext.com and Future Exploration Network have collaborated in producing a map of major trends for 2007 and beyond, across ten segments: society & culture, government & politics, work & business, media & communications, science & technology, food & drink, medicine & well-being, financial services, retail & leisure, and transport & automotive.
Inspired by the subway map for a well-known city, the map shows some of the major trends in each of these segments, as well as the key intersections between the trends.
The other nice touch is how it's been made open source.
As with most of our content, this is released on a Attribution-ShareAlike Creative Commons license, so if you disagree with the trends we've chosen or think you can improve on the map, please take it and run with it!
I just wish I had a few days to sit down with colleagues to give this a go, for Asia-Pacific media/marketing trends in particular. Perhaps it should be a New Year's resolution to do it…
Being a great fan of Edward Tufte, and especially 'The Visual Display of Quantitative Information', it's great to see the classic underground map being employed to help untangle the impossible complexity of overlapping trends. The beauty of this map, or one like it, is that once you know your way around it, you can use it to present, over and over again. Simply thread your narrative with reference to the lines and 'stations' on the map.
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We don't all have the luxury of huge kitchen spaces with unlimited storage. Whilst most of us love our cosy kitchens, they can be hard to maintain due to the limited space. We all deserve to relax in and enjoy our kitchen, so follow these tips to make the most of your space.
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If you have a small kitchen space, it is likely that you will have limited storage, which you need to maximise. Rather than having all of your food randomly shoved into the cupboard, invest in lots of small baskets to get organised. Have a look at places such as B&M or Poundland, and invest in baskets to go in your food and cleaning cupboards. Not only will your cupboards look more organised, but you'll be surprised how much more you can fit into them when you're organised. If you don't want to fill your cupboards with baskets, then try fitting a shelf onto an open space on a wall, and get a few baskets to go on there. You could have a basket for spices, one for condiments and a few jars to store dry pasta or granola in. This small space can look really stylish when decorated well, and will free up some space in your cupboards.
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The worst thing to do (design wise) with a small kitchen is to use really dark colours, as it will make it look and feel far smaller than it really is. Nothing makes a room seem brighter and more spacious than a clean, sleek design that isn't overcrowded. Use light and bright materials that will reflect light around the room. Having white cupboards, sleek contemporary furniture and a slightly darker flooring won't only look great, but will make you feel like its so much more spacious. If you can, choose a mirrored backsplash to reflect even more light around the room. A good alternative to this would be subway style tiles which will make the room appear wider. The more minimal the decor, the bigger it will seem.
If you are lucky enough to have your dining room and kitchen next to each other, a great way to open up both spaces is to knock the rooms through. Even if they are both small, it will make a world of difference. Where the adjoining wall previously was, install a breakfast bar, which will maintain a slight natural divide without closing either area off. It also enables you to socialise whilst cooking if you are entertaining. As well as this, you have extra counter space which is always needed! In the dining room section, have a table and chairs with a bench on the side closest to the breakfast bar to really open up the space and maintain the open plan feel – and you can invest in some designer bar stools!
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Lumber exports from Russia to Japan soared 20.2% y-o-y to 80.6 thousand m3 in April 2019, export value expanded 21.1% to $29.3 million, according to Customs and Tariff Bureau of Japan. Total lumber imports to Japan increased 8.35% to 528.0 thousand m3 with import value was up 4.60% ...Modified: 11.06.2019
... fish was China. In 2018this country imported 980.2 thous. tons of fish for the total amount of $1215.5 mln (+31.9%). The Republic of Korea and the Netherlands ranked 2 nd and 3 rd respectively. In 2018 there was the significant growth of fish export to Japan, whose import increased by 25.6% in terms of volume and by 61.3% in terms of value.Modified: 18.03.2019
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... the same period of 2017. Russia's export of this production exceeded its import by 33%. Russia exported fresh or chilled halibut to Belarus (53.8%), Kazakhstan (42.4%) and Armenia (3.8%). The only importer of fresh or chilled halibut to Russia was Japan. From January to November, 2018 Japan's halibut export to Russia stood at $4.7 thous., it is a 3.6-fold increase compared to the 11 months of 2017.Modified: 30.01.2019
According to the Federal Custom Service of Russia, in 2017 Russia-Japan trade turnover has amounted to $18.261 bn, while in the first half of 2018 it has stood at $10.053 bn. "Bilateral trade turnover is expected to reach $21-22 bn to the end of 2018. Compared to trade with other countries, Russia-Japan trade ...Modified: 17.09.2018
The ceremony of launching the test delivery of goods from Japan to Russia first by sea and then via the Trans-Siberian railway took place in Japanese city Yokogawa. Japan's Deputy Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Toshihiro Matsumoto noted, that the Trans-Siberian railway has a ...Modified: 03.09.2018
The authorities of Russia's St. Petersburg plan to open a tourism promotion office on Japan's Hokkaido Island, St. Petersburg Governor Georgy Poltavchenko said at a joint press conference with Hokkaido Governor Harumi Takahashi in Sapporo on Thursday. " The main goal is to promote our tourism product, this is why we would like ...Modified: 23.08.2018
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It was Plato who said: "Necessity is the mother of invention." It was H. G. Wells who said "Adapt or perish." Me? C. S. Lewis said "Onward and upward!" Here's how Sharpo!® plans to survive and thrive with the changes to the gig economy in 2020.
California AB 5 (Gig Economy Bill) has been signed into law. In the 30 plus years that I have been entertaining at parties and events, performers in California have been treated as independent contractors. Most event and party performers I know loved this arrangement. BUT this new law changes everything for freelancers who just want a "gig". Me? I am a business owner so it remains super easy for clients to contract with my company. I pass the ABC test with flying colors. What I am not is a "hiring entity." I don't employ "workers. " The costs would be pohibitive.
My solution? Sharpo.com
I have created a fantastic one person mystery and magic show for parties and it is a smash hit! I have developed it over the course of many years and countless performances. I know that you may picture in your mind a troupe for your murder mystery party. Let me tell you why I believe my Sharpo!® One Person Murder Mystery & Magic Show is the best choice for your event.
In addition to the commitment and personal attention I give to making my clients' events the best they can be, and my proven thirty year track record, and my rave reviews…
1. My Murder Mystery & Magic Show includes my incredible close up and parlor magic! The perfect ice breaker during cocktails and mingling. I don't think that my ' competitors' can say the same.
2. My Murder Mystery & Magic Show is super interactive. Over the years I discovered I can give most of the "bit parts" to audience members and party guests which makes the program so much more interactive and so much more fun for everyone – and – there are no scripts to learn or lines to memorize…I utilize audience members for memorable moments improvisationally through the course of the program.
3. My events are priced much more reasonably and affordably. Less performers means lower production costs!
4. You get me personally at the show! Since I can only book one event per time frame my appearance is more rare, more special and more valuable. I don't think my competitors can say the same. Those generic murder mystery companies book as many events as they can for the same time frame and staff the events with far less experienced players.
5. My show reduces risk and liability! Those very talented but far less experienced players who are working for my competitors are likely being paid very little for their time and performances and may in fact be in violation of the new California labor laws . Sure – their business model frees up the time for marketing and many of these companies are very very good at that. But "Sell the sizzle and not the steak?" I think you deserve better than that. You deserve the best and that is why I'm here.
6 Big casts are superfluous! People have long associated murder mystery shows with theater troupes. I always get a chuckle when I hear that other companies promise to send four, five, six or even more players for a murder mystery event. Fact: In my many years of experience, I have discovered that most of these other players, no matter how talented, are severely underutilized in these situations. Most events actually only need one really great head-liner -the life of the party guy, who can raise the roof and make your party the event of the year!
7. No Shlock! The cliched "Murder Mystery Acting Troupe" with several costumed characters doing over the top performances with phony Brittish accents or New York Gangster dialects is thankfully a thing of the past. I can tell you with certainty: Most audiences today don't want that shlock. They want to be actively engaged and participate in an exciting and rare shared experience that will invoke cherished memories for years to come. Likewise the idea of hiring several actors to come to your party with some of them "blending in" to the audience is a strange notion. Some of my competitors in the mystery business actually boast that they do this. For the life of me I can't understand why you would want to hire professional actors to come and essentially do… nothing? Your party is chock full of suspects. You don't need audience "ringers" if you have Sharpo!®
I am a sole proprietor, operating a small business in Los Angeles, California. Current FBN? Check. I am DBA "Sharpo Entertainment Productions." Business Checking Account ? Check. EIN? Check. City of L.A. Tax Registration Certificate? Check. General Liability Insurance? Check. Brand Trademark? Check. "Sharpo!®" is a registrered Trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Registration # 3900527. Check, Check, Check. All my ducks are in a row.
When you make your buying decision on what entertainment to choose for your party I hope you will consider these important factors and then remember that CSI Means "Call Sharpo In."