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Sir Paul McCartney's Choral Piece
SCOTT SIMON, host:
This week, NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg went into a studio in Washington, D.C. and got linked up with her guest in New York and was quite excited.
SUSAN STAMBERG: Sir Paul, I am thrilled. You are my first Beatle. And I've been in broadcasting for 110 years.
Sir PAUL MCCARTNEY (Musician): Well, you are not my first NPR.
STAMBERG: Now, Scott. Did you ever talk to him?
SIMON: No. But actually, we go on an annual cruise in the Greek islands together, our two families.
STAMBERG: Lovely.
SIMON: So it would be a conflict of interest for me. But other than that, I also happen to know that Steve Inskeep did, and Fred Child did, and Michele Norris did...
STAMBERG: Yeah.
SIMON: ...and Renee Montagne, and Martin Goldsmith, and the Car Guys, if I'm not mistaken, have all interviewed Sir Paul.
STAMBERG: But Sir Scott, you can't take this personally, and I hope you won't. But I did get a chance to talk with him this week, and here's why. He was rehearsing at Riverside Church in New York for a concert that was held at Carnegie Hall this past Tuesday. It's a new spiritual choral that he wrote, and that' what was on the program. But the concert started with some classicized versions of McCartney pop tunes.
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Mr. ANDREW STAPLES (Tenor): (Singing) I will hold you for as long as you like. I'll hold you for the rest of my life.
Ms. KATE ROYAL (Soprano): (Singing) I know my heart can stay with my love, it's understood. It's in the hands of my love, and my love...
STAMBERG: The tenor Andrew Staples. The soprano Kate Royal. Sir Paul McCartney's most recent work is an oratory of that he calls - well, let's have him pronounce it.
Sir MCCARTNEY: We call it Ecce Cor Meum, or Behold My Heart.
STAMBERG: Thank you. The piece is written for orchestra, soprano and mixed choirs; and in the mix, a boy's choir.
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STAMBERG: I happen to think that that is one of the loveliest sounds in the world, the sounds of children singing.
Sir MCCARTNEY: I love it too. It is a great sound.
STAMBERG: I know that you sang in your church choir when you were a little kid in Liverpool. What are your memories of that?
Sir MCCARTNEY: You know, it's funny. We were rehearsing here at Riverside in New York and going backstage behind the altar completely reminds me of - I worked at a little church called St. Barnabas in Penny Lane in Liverpool. And seeing the robes and seeing the accoutrements and things backstage completely reminded me of being a young teenager. I didn't have a sort of wide experience at that time of much more than going to school on my street, so any little thing that was different I always found exciting. It was good for the imagination.
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STAMBERG: Paul McCartney says the title of this choral, Ecce Cor Meum, came to him when he was in another church.
Sir MCCARTNEY: I was sitting in the pews, looking around at the architecture, and I spotted this crucifixion. And underneath it, it said Ecce Cor Meum. So I spent a few minutes trying to work it out, dredging up my schoolboy Latin, and I remembered that ecce meant behold, I remembered Ecce Caesar. And so I got that bit and then I worked cor out - to do with corona and coronary - and worked out that that meant heart. And then meum was pretty easy. So I thought that must be mine. So behold, heart, mine.
And I then, as I started to sort oft think about that, I thought, well, I won't make the work essentially Christian because I like to bridge all religions. So I will keep mine accessible to Jewish people, to Muslims, to any religion, really, and Christians too.
But I thought, well, what does behold my heart mean to me? And it seemed to me that it was sort of let me give you my spiritual views, let me give you an idea of what I hold important in my heart. So you know, things like truths, love, peace, spiritual welfare, and things like that, that have always seemed important. I thought, well, it's a pretty good basis for the piece.
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STAMBERG: This is music of sadness, not exclusively that, but it's certainly bears that, in grief over the death in 1998 of your wife, Linda. She died while you were writing this piece.
Sir MCCARTNEY: That's right. She was very much a part of it in the beginning. And then when she passed away, I really couldn't write and I spent quite a period obviously grieving. But then when I came out of the worst of that period, I was able to get back writing. And so in the middle of this piece you will hear what we call the interlude, brackets Lament. And that's really probably the saddest part of the whole piece, and that was what got me back into writing. I was able to sort of write out my grief.
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STAMBERG: You have a history with classical music. You started writing it around 1991. And I wonder what - what does classical music let you do, Paul McCartney, that the music may be you're most famous for does not?
Sir MCCARTNEY: I really - the major difference to me is the length. It's like writing a short story or a novel. I love doing both. I think, you know, short stories are great. Short songs are fabulous. It's nice to have to condense something down and get it all said within three to four minutes or so. But I like the idea of being able to stretch and being able to bring themes back, vary them. So it's just a bigger painting.
STAMBERG: This was - it was performed in London in early November. And forgive me, but from what I read, the critics didn't jump up and down in glee. They said that the music was kind of simplistic. I think the word pleasant was used. Is that worse than calling something interesting?
(Soundbite of laughter)
Sir MCCARTNEY: I think it is, isn't it? Yeah. Like she's an interesting woman.
STAMBERG: Right.
Sir MCCARTNEY: You know what? When I started, people said to me, now look out, Paul, the critics are going to have their pencils sharpened for you. And I know that. I mean Sergeant Pepper was damned by the New York Times. She Loves You was called banal. So I'm kind of used to it.
(Soundbite of laughter)
Sir MCCARTNEY: It's the people who count. I'm not really interested in critics. I'm not going to write anything for them. I can write atonal, rough, tough stuff that they might like and think, wow, he's really far out, dude. But that's not me. I write melody. It's what I like to do. And if someone comes along and thinks it's a bit sweet, so he shouldn't come next time.
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STAMBERG: There's a section in Ecce in which the lyric goes: here in my music I show you my heart. That's a lovely notion and it's probably as true for your classical music as it is for everything else you write.
Sir MCCARTNEY: The context of that is that in the future we may be apart. In other words, I won't be around forever. But here in my music I show you my heart. So even after I'm gone, you'll know who I was. You should listen to this piece and you'll see what I value. You should listen to Eleanor Rigby and you'll know what I think is important. You should listen to any of my music and the message is in the music.
STAMBERG: This work I know took you eight years to finish. These days you're going through an awful - very rough divorce from Heather Mills; scandal stuff all over the tabloids. Does this music give you a refuge from all of that, Sir Paul?
Sir MCCARTNEY: It's - yeah, music generally is a great refuge. All my life, I've often said - and I know this with other friend of mine who've composed - if you're not in the greatest of moods, you can go off, you can find yourself a little corner somewhere, and if you're able to write a song or play some music, it's often a great healer. And you've written out your anger, or your grief, or whatever it is.
STAMBERG: How lucky you are. But I think it's also true for all of us. I mean that's what great art does for us too, I think.
Sir MCCARTNEY: I think so. You know, I think so many people come up to me and say your music has really helped me through college with this. I just didn't know what to do with myself but I listened to your music. My children grew up with Beatle music. And I love the fact that even people who don't write it feel this. It's a magical thing for all of us.
STAMBERG: Thank you so much for talking.
Sir MCCARTNEY: Thank you very much.
STAMBERG: A pleasure to talk with you.
Sir MCCARTNEY: It was a pleasant interview.
SIMON: Sir Paul McCartney talking about his oratorio, Ecce Cor Meum, with NPR's Dame Susan Stamberg. You can hear the entire Carnegie Hall performance on our Web site. Just go to npr.org/music.
(Soundbite of concert)
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BRENDAN RODGERS stressed on Friday that Liverpool were not about to become "The Mario Balotelli Show", but he was always going to be fighting a losing battle here.
From the moment he stepped off the team bus at White Hart Lane, all eyes were on the Reds' new £16m man. Booed by the home supporters, given a hero's welcome from the travellers in red, but centre stage throughout. One suspects that is just how he likes it.
His Reds debut lasted a little over an hour, and probably should have been decorated with a goal. But if first impressions are the most important, then this was a pretty good one. Liverpool fans will hope there is more to come.
There is something compelling about watching Balotelli perform. Whatever your thoughts on him as a footballer, or a character, there is no denying the Italian has something about him. Star quality, X-Factor, an aura; whatever it is, it is hard to ignore. He demands attention.
Here, he started in tandem with Daniel Sturridge, as Rodgers reverted to the 4-4-2 diamond system which had provided such success last season.
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Still, his presence seemed to unnerve a Tottenham backline that before the game was yet to concede in the Premier League this season. Whether he was competing with the muscular Younes Kaboul, or drifting out the left flank, he was rarely far from the action. Another headed chance, this time from a Gerrard free-kick, came and went.
Impressive, though, was his industry. He tracked back well to win a defensive header against the advancing Eric Dier, who elicited revenge with a crunching challenge in the corner soon after, though he was repeatedly encouraged by Rodgers to remain high up the pitch, as he sought to exploit Spurs' defensive frailties on the counter attack.
His manager's advice almost paid dividends on the half-hour mark as, collecting a clearance in his own half, he showed tremendous strength and pace to hold the ball up, spin away from Kaboul and look to set Raheem Sterling away. When Lloris rushed from his line, his clearance fell straight to Balotelli, who took a touch but sent his 40-yard volley well wide.
"It either goes in the net, or it goes where he put it, which was by the corner flag," reflected Rodgers afterwards. "The most important thing, though, was that he saw it, and the work that went before it."
Rodgers was continually out in his technical area, cajoling, encouraging his new signing. Focus is a big thing where Balotelli is concerned, and he seemed to have it here. He set up Sturridge for a shooting chance with a tidy back-heel, then popped up at right back to clear after a rare spell of Spurs pressure. As Rodgers later joked, he even managed to mark a man at a corner.
All that was lacking was a finish, as illustrated when he sent another effort over the bar from a well-worked Gerrard corner at the other end before half-time.
There were no fireworks, nothing spectacular or controversial. There was no wrestle with Gerrard when Liverpool were awarded, softly, a penalty three minutes into the second half. Even Balotelli knows better than to challenge the skipper for spot-kick duties. The two even shared a joke after Gerrard had dispatched his 43rd for the club.
The batteries had run out soon after. Balotelli was replaced by Lazar Markovic immediately after Alberto Moreno had wrapped up the points with his best John Arne Riise impression. He left the field to the sound of the new Kop chant; "Mario fantastico, Mario magnifico".
There is more to come from Balotelli in a Liverpool shirt. There has to be. He should improve as he gets fitter and more in tune to his teammates, and he should feed off the support of the Liverpool fans, who will back their new-boy to the hilt.
At £16m, he could turn out to be an absolute steal. He could also go the other way, of course, but whatever happens, it looks like it will be essential viewing. The Mario Balotelli Show may just be getting started.
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The Anaconda is found in the tropical areas of South America, and is said to be the second longest snake in the world by length and the largest in the world by weight. These snakes' lengths reach, on average, up to 3 to 4.5 meters, though can reach much longer spans. They belong to the Boa family, and are said to be heavy in body structure. Anacondas belong to the super-order of "Squamata". They are green in color with black blotches that cover their lengths. Their heads are narrow in shape, and their eyes are set high upon their heads. The Anaconda is a nocturnal reptile, as they are mostly found at night. Given that they are not venomous, their prey is killed mainly by way of constriction.
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The Capybara is the largest rodent in the world, and is found in the areas of savannas and dense forests of South America. The animal has a heavy and barrel-shaped body, with their fur is a reddish brown color. Their underside is yellow-brown in color. Their length is around 4 feet, and they have 62 centimeter long tails, and a body weight of 66 kilograms. Other features of the capybara body are webbed feet, longer hind legs, three toes on the rear and four on the front feet, and vestigial tails. They have a dominant male in each group who possess a distinct scent, and communication is done through purrs and whistles. They generally nap throughout the day and graze throughout the night.
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This marine mammal is mostly seen in Antarctica, but for breeding it will visit the coasts of Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, as well as South Africa. The Southern Right whale is usually seen with callosities on the head, a broad back area, no dorsal fin, dark grey or black skin, and an arch-shaped mouth beginning above the eye. They get attracted towards human populations and are active in the water, and return to their birthplaces after every 3 years.
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The Piranha is an omnivorous fish found in the fresh waters of South American rivers. Specifically, they are found in the Amazon Basin and the Orinoco River. Their lengths can range from 26 to 43 centimeters. They have sharp teeth which are found in both jaws. These tightly packed teeth form one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom. However, despite popular belief, piranhas are actually quite shy and not typically very aggressive towards humans.
5. Andean Condor
The Andean Condor is found in the Andes Mountain, and is said to be the largest flying bird found in South America. The areas these birds inhabit are found in Venezuela, Peru, and Chile. The Andean condor is mostly found in the areas at an altitude of around 5,000 meters with open grasslands. Their weight is said to be around 15 kilograms, with a body length of 4 feet and a wingspan of around 10 feet. The Andean Condor is known to take long flights. Uniquely no flapping of the wings is done in higher altitudes where gliding is possible. The Andean condor communicates through pecking and varied vocalizations.
4. Llama
Llamas are found in the wild in the Andes Mountain range, as well as in the form of domesticated livestock in many areas of the Americas, Australia, and Europe. They live in higher altitude areas in the wild, and are found in abundance in Bolivia. Their height is around 5.9 feet to their head tops, and their weight can reach 200 kilograms. They are intelligent and they learn quickly, and are curious, socialized, and use humming as a communication form.
3. Caiman
Caimans mostly inhabitant the areas of Central and Southern America. They are part of the Alligatoridae family. Some of them are seen in Brazil and Mexico, where they live along the river edges. They average around 3 feet long, and the largest of them is the Black Caiman. Their features are ventral armor with bony scutes, slender teeth, and a bony septum. They remain alert while hunting, and radar is used to locate water so that they can find the basins if any case presents wherein their current basins dry up.
2. Tapir
South American Tapirs are mostly found in the forest regions of Central and Southern America, especially in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Related species are also found in some Asian countries. They average around 6 feet long, 3 feet high, and their weight is around 300 kilograms. The coat is generally black or grey, and they possess stubby tails, hoofed toes, and white-tipped ears. They spend most of the time underwater, usually cooling themselves off and swimming. They seem to enjoy sinking to the bottom bottom of the water and remaining submerged for a time.
1. Coatimundi
The Coatimundi (or Coati) is related to the raccoon family, and is mostly found in South and North America, especially in Mexico and Peru. They are usually 127 centimeters in length, and they weigh around 11 kilograms. The color of their body is reddish or yellow-brown, and in some cases it is found to be black. A social creature, it lives in large groups. However, males join the females only during the breeding season, and communicate through grunting or snorting.


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South San Francisco, CA September 26, 2017
South San Francisco is diverse in so many ways, including our small businesses which Everything South City believes in promoting. So many of our local small businesses cannot compete with high marketing budgets enjoyed by larger companies and too often our neighbors cannot utilize services or products that they might otherwise enjoy. To that end, we share interesting businesses that are opening shop in our town, and hope that this outreach helps both our small businesses, and our neighbors.
Introducing Erin Acharya and her new business in South San Francisco:
The Nest Hypnotherapy
ESC: What do you enjoy doing in your office hours?
Erin: I enjoy soaking up all the time with my family. With three little ones at home, I focus on cooking creative and healthy meals and snacks and adding good recipe internet finds to my pinterest page
I also love going for walks with my family and when it's all quiet in the house, curling up with a good book and a cup of tea (just thinking about that makes me relax!).
ESC: What is Nest Hypnotherapy? What is it you offer?
Erin: I am a trained hypnotherapist who works predominantly with families who feel overwhelmed and in a rut. I help the individuals in the families shift to healthy mindsets allowing them to find calm and understand the ever changing nature of balance. This allows family to enjoy more, worry less, and head down the path to the future they have always wanted for themselves and their family.
I do this by working with the subconscious mind. The subconscious is where all of our habits and all of the information we've ever taken in is stored. It isn't a thinking region of our brain, it just obeys and does. So, when we have an unhealthy habit or thought pattern stored in there that's keeping us from reaching our goals, the fastest way to create change is to work directly with the subconscious and establish healthy habits and thoughts.
ESC: How did you come to choose South City for your home?
Erin: South City is a gem of a city. I love its easy access to surrounding cities and feel that it is such a welcoming place to be. I am hoping to add a lot of value to our vibrant community and feel thankful to be here.
ESC: Tell us more about your business, location, hours, etc?
Location: 405 Grand Ave #203 Phone: 650-446-5336 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Hours By Appointment Email or call for a free phone consultation
Monday-Thursday 9:30-3:30, 5:30-7:30 Saturdays 8:30-1:30
Website: Thenesthypnotherapy.com Blog: www.thenesthypnotherapy.com/blog-1


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I love maps. I like to know where I am relative to other places. I like figuring out how people and places intersect. A few months ago, fiveminutes was offered a free map. How cool! I love maps so couldn't say no. Folks at Modern Map Art sent me a high-quality print of Morgantown. It is simple and isn't cluttered by many road names. It helps me understand where I live. Although my job, kids, and activism have prevented me from hanging it, I recommend checking them out.
To understand how we got where we are, we do need to understand place. As a researcher who actually studies people and places, I know that it matters. Where we lives affects us. Children in crime-ridden areas experience more stress. Living in poverty can have longer-term consequences on things like depression. And to improve where we live, visual representations help.
So if you like maps like me — and are concerned about where you live — check them out. Put the map up on your wall. Think about those places where people may struggle and figure out how you can make the change. Go to your city council and ask for more bus routes. Advocate for a stronger police presence. To improve our world, we need to know about it.
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This beautiful collection of hues arrived in my inbox this morning (and probably many of yours). I love everything about it.. These are the colors I prefer for Easter, not necessarily the bubble gum pinks and neon yellows!
This is the first time I haven't been with all my children for a holiday - I am not a fan of this. So today, I have taken the time to regroup a little. I wrote a few notes to people who were on my mind, had a mimosa with my mother, lounged...and PINned a lot of new things.
I hope that you are having a wonderful, relaxing Easter Sunday filled with great memories!


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Sadly, this second American revolution will not result in liberty and justice for all. This time, you cannot imagine how badly the revolution will turn out for the greatest majority of Americans.
I did not think that I needed a wake-up call about how desperate the situation is here in the United States. I was pretty sure I already knew how completely Washington had destroyed this grand American experiment here in North America.
But I have had an alarming and sobering experience watching a documentary today. The future of this country is breathtakingly grim and there is no turning back. It cannot be fixed. The consequences of the decisions and laws made in Washington DC are compounding upon themselves. Regulation, taxation and Keynesian economics have America circling the drain.
It would feel really good to revert to old thinking and say how horribly unconstitutional Washington's actions have become. I'd feel better if I could blame some folks and watch as they were arrested, tried, found guilty and receive a sentence that fits the crime. But I know better. The Constitution's been dead at least 150 years. The states and "WE…The People," have allowed our state legislators and the DC criminals to destroy our country. And, like the Good Book says, they that sow the wind will reap the whirlwind. That's an old way of saying "when the tornado hits, it's your own damn fault."
The National Inflation Association has released a documentary entitled "Meltup." A Meltup happens when governments print fiat money, which causes the economy to collapse through hyperinflation and shocking price increases on everything (think Zimbabwe). It is the most devastating fifty-four minutes of truth that you will encounter. If this film doesn't truly disturb you…you'd better check your pulse. This film will make you want to run for the border. Any border.
Meltup features Gerald Celente, Peter Schiff, Ron Paul, Marc Faber, Jim Rogers, Tom Woods, and others. The documentary proves through facts and statistics how hyperinflation in the U.S. is now inevitable and how Americans could soon see the end of entitlement programs they have become dependent on to live and survive.
NIA believes Meltup is the most important economic documentary ever produced in world history and a must see for you, your friends, and family members. Please spread the word about the documentary to help those you care about survive the hyperinflationary crisis that is ahead.
At about 25 minutes into the film, there is a segment about silver prices and silver shortages. In the name of all that is holy, buy silver coins and bullion as fast as you can.
Tempus fugit carpe diem. Time flies, seize the day.
Secession is the Hope For Mankind. Who will be first?
DumpDC. Six Letters That Can Change History.
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Guilty on all counts.
UPDATE: It's hard to see how he can win after this, but does he realize that? And if he does win? AP notes:
Despite being a convicted felon, he is not required to drop out of the race or resign from the Senate. If he wins re-election, he can continue to hold his seat because there is no rule barring felons from serving in Congress. The Senate could vote to expel Stevens on a two-thirds vote.
"Put this down: That will never happen — ever, OK?" Stevens said in the weeks leading up to his trial. "I am not stepping down. I'm going to run through and I'm going to win this election.
UPDATE2: Stevens vows to fight it:
I am obviously disappointed in the verdict but not surprised given the repeated instances of prosecutorial misconduct in this case. The prosecutors had to report themselves to the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility during the trial for ethical violations. Exculpatory evidence was hidden from my lawyers. A witness was kept from us and then sent back to Alaska. The Government lawyers allowed evidence to be introduced that they knew was false. I will fight this unjust verdict with every ounce of energy I have.I am innocent. This verdict is the result of the unconscionable manner in which the Justice Department lawyers conducted this trial. I ask that Alaskans and my Senate colleagues stand with me as I pursue my rights. I remain a candidate for the United States Senate.


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Langley presented a $5,000 check to the Colonial Heritage Community Foundation (CHCF) for support of their Innovative Senior Champions Program (ISCP). The donation allows the organization to continue the adult day services program and related services for the aging population in the Greater Williamsburg area. The ISCP includes areas such as art, music therapy, therapeutic gardening and health and wellness.
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Introducing one of beat1's remixing generals, NJC aka Carpe Diem. Mr Diem delivers us his latest EP. Here's some of the DJ's supporting it so far. Out 20/02/2017.
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Romantic night in - Valentine's Day Interiors Accessories
PUBLISHED: 17:14 03 February 2010 | UPDATED: 16:39 20 February 2013
Update your boudoir with a few little extras – perfect for that romantic night in
Give your beau this Jigsaw heart photo frame, 14.50 by Lunacy
Say it with flowers with these filled vases from the Jane Packer Grey Rose collection, 15 each. Shown are Ranunculus Burgundy and Ranunculus Pink
Add a splash of colour to walls with the set of four 'Love' prints, 50 from Next
Roll out the 'Love rug' 10.99 by Soulful Toaster, a wonderfully soft, fleecy rug which can also be used for picnics and days on the beach.
If you haven't got someone to snuggle up with this Valentine's Day keep warm with this grey fleece love heart hot water bottle and cover, 11.99 by The Gifted Penguin
Cast a romantic glow with these pink antique-style votives, 1.98 each from B&Q
This 'I Love You' pillowcase set is the perfect romantic gift, featuring a red heart, split in two until the pillows are pressed together, 14.95 from Getting Personal.co.uk
Pied A Terre's Chinoise bedlinen collection is perfect for updating your boudoir. Chinoiserie butterfly double duvet cover, 70, pillowcase 12, cushion 18, pink 'rose stripe' cushion, 40, pink button detail bedspread, 135
B&Q: www.diy.com
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Jane Packer: www.debenhams.com
Lunacy: www.lunacyboutique.co.uk
Next: www.next.co.uk
Pied A Terre: www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Soulful Toaster: www.soulful-toaster.co.uk
The Gifted Penguin: www.giftedpenguin.co.uk


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Well, the weather has been nice enough today to do abit of surfing! :D Just love this cool dude and he only landed on my doorstep this morning all the way from the USA! Treated meself to a few Penny Black stamps that you can't get over here and if you would like to have a spending spree, I got them from PBStamps.
I've coloured him with Promarkers, the stripey paper is DCWV 'The Glitter Stack', the embossing folder is 'Divine Swirls' from Cuttlebug and the blue card is Coredinations 'Gemstones'.
I've covered the swirls in Stickles 'Arctic Ice' glitter glue and also used 'Crystal Ice' on the waves on the image.
And that's it really, I've kept it fairly simple! Thank you for visiting and for leaving such lovely comments too.
PennyBlackSaturday 'Summer Lovin'
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To describe the V8 Volante Long Wheelbase (LWB) simply as a drop-top version of the V8 Coupe is an over simplification. The principal reason for this is that the chassis of the Volante was absolutely unique to the model with an additional 200 mm added to the wheelbase, almost all of which was dedicated to providing the fortunate rear seat passengers, who also benefited from 20 mm of rear shoulder space, with more leg room. The boot also offered a very useful 100% increase in luggage space over the previous Virage Volante giving the LWB a reputation as a genuinely practical continental touring car. Arguably, the LWB Volante could be considered as the most spacious Aston of all time until bettered by the arrival of the four-door Rapide in 2009.
The engine that powered the Volante was the same 349 bhp unit fitted to the Coupe but with a /97 prefix. This was mated to a four speed Chrysler TorqueFlite automatic gearbox with sport and touring modes. There was no manual gearbox option whatsoever. The front and rear suspension featured revised geometry together with the spring and shock absorber settings which were tailored precisely to the needs of an extended wheelbase tourer with few sporting pretentions.
The interior of the Volante had some notable differences to the closed V8 Coupe and Vantage. The electrically operated memory front seats were unique to the car designed for comfort rather than sportiness. Also the centre console was unique with the four minor dials mounted two above two and with two DIN apertures for the Alpine radio cassette player and optional Alpine satnav with retractable screen. A six CD Alpine multichanger was concealed behind the passenger side burr walnut veneer trim. Sometimes the second DIN slot was used as a visual display for optional front and rear parking sensors. Special hydraulic door check straps were developed to control the opening and closing of the sizeable doors. The interior temperature could be controlled with a Jaguar sourced air-conditioning system which had replaceable pollen filters. From the late 1990s, Works Service offered a number of specialist upgrades to the 'V cars', such as Driving Dynamics brakes, suspension, sports exhaust and six-spoke OZ Vantage wheels or five-spoke lightweight Dymag wheels. Many of these can be seen on examples of the LWB Volante.
Oddly, whilst the factory did possess a press demonstrator, there are no known published road tests either in period or in the classic magazines so this interesting model has been somewhat overlooked.
A total of 63 examples were built over a short two year production run. The first four cars were built with what appear to be prototype VIN numbers and prototype engine numbers: two of these are believed to have been destroyed. One single car had an out of sequence chassis number 89501 for a special customer although it is believed that this example has an identical specification to the other sequentially numbered cars. The 63 cars were split into 37 RHD for customers in the UK and Australia with 26 LHD sold to customers in mainland Europe. The car was not available in North America.
The most popular colour chosen for the LWB Volante was blue, reflecting the colour of the original motor show car: predominantly Antrim and Mendip with a total of 26. Green was also popular with 21 (mostly Pentland), followed by Black with 10 examples.
One car, a left hand drive example, chassis 89034 underwent a substantial conversion with shooting brake coachwork by AM Heritage specialist, Roos Engineering, Switzerland. The work involved fabricating totally new coachwork aft of the 'A' pillar together with a single piece tailgate and followed similar conversions by Roos on a supercharged Vantage and an Aston Martin Lagonda.
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The difference between cold news and hard reality was brought home like a slap in the face at 4.30pm in Chandanwadi, Mumbai where Hanumant Singh was cremated. Until then he had been merely a former Indian cricketer who had featured in 14 Tests and then faded away in debatable circumstances, through injury. At the crematorium, however, with Mumbai's cricket fraternity coming together to pay their last respects, Hanumant Singh became Chhotu, as even those much younger to him referred to him.
It was a chance for captains of the team then known as Bombay, who had played against Hanumant in as many as seven Ranji finals, to show the respect they had for their Chhotu. Madhav Apte, Ajit Wadekar and Bapu Nadkarni were all right at the forefront, consoling Sangram Singh, Hanumant's son and himself a cricketer, and it was ironic that the one captain who had played against Hanumant who was missing - Polly Umrigar, had died earlier this month.
Bishan Singh Bedi had flown from Delhi to Mumbai to be at the funeral, and the man who would have most wanted to be there, Raj Singh Dungarpur, was away in his home town of Dungarpur, campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of forthcoming legislative assembly elections. He took the first possible flight to Mumbai, but by the time he made it, the funeral was finished, and some said that was perhaps a good thing, for Dungarpur would not have liked the Chhotu he saw.
More than three weeks of being in intensive care, kept alive by machines and given a chance to fight a combination of Hepatitis B and Dengue that had ravaged his liver, kidneys and lungs, had taken their toll, and the Hanumant that lay before the gathering bore no resemblance to the Hanumant who had, till as recently as November 4, been in Rajasthan, his home state, working as chairman of the selection committee.
Those who could be there were there; those who couldn't, showed their respect in other ways. Indian cricketers playing South Africa at Port Elizabeth wore black armbands, as did another set of cricketers at the Bombay Gymkhana. They were trainees of the England and Wales Cricket Board Academy, many of whom Hanumant had coached.
One of the things Hanumant was known for, besides, as Vasu Paranjape so succinctly put it, "driving through the on-side with such comfort that Chhotu was compared to Peter May, was his reading of the game." This would come out when Hanumant chatted about cricket, which was frequently. Some years back, over a cup of tea with some journalists, he made the point that VVS Laxman was repeatedly being dismissed caught on the off side because he was playing across the line. Unable to quite understand what he was saying, he was pressed for more; he summoned a bat and demonstrated how Laxman was actually playing across the line from leg to off, rather than the other way round, the common definition of the term "playing across the line."
When Hanumant's funeral ended, it was fitting, though ironic, that most of the gathering made their way to the CK Nayudu hall at the Cricket Club of India for a condolence meeting to mark the death of Pahlan Ratanji Umrigar. It had been organised much in advance with the Bombay Parsee Punchayat, and today fitted into the mood of things. Those who spoke of Polly kaka, and their audience, both reflected a time when cricket was a different game, and not just in the sense that one-day cricket had yet to be invented or that cricket boards did not measure success by the size of their coffers. The common thread was that Umrigar and Hanumant loved cricket to the extent that neither could give it up once their playing days were done.
Nari Contractor, visibly emotional, demanded that the Mumbai Cricket Association name its indoor school after Umrigar. Piloo Reporter, the former umpire who showed up in sports shoes, black trousers and a white shirt as though he was going to umpire a game, referred to the sobriquet 'palm-tree hitter' that Umrigar had picked up on the 1951-52 tour of West Indies, where he cleared the fence repeatedly. "The palm tree has fallen," said Reporter, in a reference to Umrigar's height and stature.
Apte, who shared a room with Umrigar on more than one tour, spoke of how the big man would carry a saree of his newlywed wife Dinoo, and keep it under his pillow as he slept.
There was no mention of contracts. There was no sign of a sponsor. There was no talk of burn-out. There wasn't an agent in sight. What there was, was a roomful of people saying "thanks for the good times," and good-bye, to two of their own.
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Sprint Nextel raised its buyout offer for wireless service provider Clearwire to $3.40 per share, though some investors and analysts said the new bid was still not enough to overcome staunch opposition.
Clearwire shares almost immediately traded at the new offer price, having consistently traded well above the old $2.97-per-share bid. (Click here to track the company's shares.) Sprint stock also rose in trade on Tuesday.
As recently as last week, analysts and investors said the deal was unlikely to be approved unless Sprint raised its bid substantially.
Taran Asset Management principal Chris Gleason said that he would not vote for a $3.40-per-share offer and was still hoping for a price range of $5 to $7 per share.
"We know the value is higher," said Gleason, whose firm holds more than 1 million Clearwire shares.
Sprint's revised bid values Clearwire at $10.7 billion. Clearwire has key wireless airwaves licenses that would help Sprint compete better against larger rivals.
Clearwire said it would review the revised proposal and would adjourn its shareholder meeting, which had been planned for 10:30 a.m. PT on Tuesday.
Sprint said that Clearwire has received commitments from Comcast, Intel and Bright House Networks, who own about 26 percent of Clearwire's minority shares, to vote for the transaction.
But analysts doubted Sprint would get enough support from the rest of the minority shareholders, even with the revised bid. Investors with roughly 31 percent of the public shares have said either in statements or in interviews with Reuters that they were unhappy with the original offer.
They include Mount Kellett Capital Management, Highside Capital Management, Glenview Capital Management and Chesapeake Partners Management.
"It's a good first step but this sweetened offer I believe will be insufficient to secure a successful transaction," said Roe Equity Research analyst Kevin Roe.


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We Have A Story To Share
We Love Sharing Our Story
I taught math to teenagers for thirty-five years. For most of those years I sat in a wheelchair because of a senseless accident.
I retired in 2009 to pursue a big dream. Rich's Ride has given me the opportunity to share an inspirational story of hope, dreaming big dreams, and overcoming adversity with audiences all over the country.
We would love to bring this story to your event. The links below will help you learn more details. Thanks for stopping by.
I speak to a broad spectrum of audiences with a unique combination of personal experience, practical application, and humor. In your unique setting, I'll convey a message of faith, hope, and grace in a compelling story that will inspire, entertain, and encourage. My core message: Hope Changes What's Possible.
I'll work with you to create a presentation that meets the individual needs of your audience and the goals of your conference, workshop, retreat, or special event.
Your Dream: Write a BIG Story A Ted talk from June 13, 2015.
Sample Topics
These are examples of general topics. However, no event is ordinary and no audience is typical. I will work with you to design a customized presentation that incorporates my experiences within the theme and unique requirements of your audience and event.
Have other ideas? We can work together to design an experience that will inspire your audience to dream big and believe in hope and possibility. Contact me and we'll that will meet your needs.
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"Rich Dixon is an outstanding communicator. He speaks with the authority of one who has faced a huge wall and scaled it and with a delightful humor that warms and inspires the heart. He's the real deal, and any group will benefit hugely from time spent with him."
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"I was inspired and motivated by Rich Dixon's story. The world is a better place because Rich chose to turn tragedy into triumph."
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"Man, you are great! The boys loved it. Thanks so much for coming down. The men really need to know what real Christians look like."
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"If you're looking for perspective, Rich will provide it. If you're looking for ways to make the best out of any situation, Rich will show you how. And if you're looking for inspiration and a charge to dream big dreams, Rich has you covered."
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"Rich was a huge hit with the kids. The only problem is our future guest speakers will never be able to compete."
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"Rich's message prompts listeners to examine their personal struggles and challenges. These insights will certainly generate additional opportunities to encounter grace and forgiveness and experience the power of God's healing love. Those are the kind of conversations I welcome."
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"Rich is a tremendous communicator. He will have your audience laughing and then crying all for the Glory of God. His compelling and genuine presentation disarms people and lets truth win. You will not regret having Rich in the line-up for your conference, chapel, Sunday service, or retreat."
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Check out this demo footage from the Big Bear Bash this weekend in Big Bear, California. This was put together by our friends at Canyon Run Video Productions. Enjoy!
Roll cages are RC training wheels
wow. I wish I was a traxxas employee
Boo....I want that ramp, and that truck, and its setup.
That expanded metal ramp is the bomb. Think I may have to fab one up.
Great video I it really shows how mush you can control the truck in the air be use the brake or throttle.
I wanted to put a really cool signature but I ran
I practically live there, I ski and Mountain Bike up there for free, too bad I didn't know about this!!!!
Slash 4x4 LCG+(rolling)HCG, Slash 2wd(raptor)


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May 24, 2008
Miscellaneous interestingness
New fatherhood -> sleep deprivation (yeah, still) -> abandoning any pretense of categorization. That said, here are a few interesting bits I've seen lately:
- The New Yorker reports on the world of high-end retouching in "Pixel Perfect — Pascal Dangin's virtual reality." (Hey, someone uses the Smudge tool!) [Via Ivan Cavero Belaunde, Clare McLean, Gary Cosimini, Claiborne Brown, and seemingly everyone else I know ;-)]
- The Times Online features "Billion-pixel panoramas — from your own camera" [Via Jeffrey Warnock]
- As I've said before, Logo design = Bullet magnetism. Now "OGC unveils new logo to red faces," says the Telegraph. Er, um, yes. (But hey, it's no worse than the "Lisa Simpson" London Olympics logo.) [Via Lori Grunin]
- "Oh man… two words: Photoshop Filter," says Adobe's Chris Arkenberg. Behold Man Babies.
I can't understand why everyone gets so upset about the CS3 Icons. I, for one, think that the are elegant in their simplicity and very useful. I find it far easier to remember that the Ps, Br and LR elemental type symbols stand for Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom than trying to remember that the seashell was for your File Browser and the Blue Feather was for your Photo editor and the Orangy Feather was for Image Ready (What was that supposed to be for anyway?), and what did the flower actually do anyway?
Now I have developed my right brain enough to appreciate the cool graphics of the previous set of icons, but my dominant left brain truly likes the CS3 icon set.
Please John, don't let the Right-Brained Designer Mafia talk you out of the direction you took the new icons. Just because there were a bunch of people who took the time (wasted?) to complain about the icons, doesn't mean that all the rest of the people that use the suite with actual lives don't appreciate and like the new icons.
Hate the Photoshop Family icon by the way… A blue pill with a triangle at the bottom?
I have one thing to say about Man Babies….
"That's creepy"
Look for Pascal Dangin's cameo in the Sex and the City movie. They dangle "Vogue airbrushing" as a carrot for Carrie.


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Contemplative Prayer is the opening of mind and heart – our whole being – to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words and emotions, whom we know by faith is within us, closer than breathing, thinking, feeling and choosing; even closer than consciousness itself. (www.couk.org.uk)
Though we may think of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words, this is only one expression. Contemplative Prayer is a prayer of silence, an experience of God's presence as the ground in which our being is rooted, the Source from whom our life emerges at every moment. (www.couk.org.uk)


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- Tom Dawson
- 13 November 2009
(PG) 126min
Senlis, a small town outside Paris in 1914. By day the middle-aged and devoutly Catholic Seraphine (Yolande Moreau) toils away as a servant and washer woman. In the evenings she paints on her hands and knees in her room, using soil, candle-wax, animal blood and flowers for her vividly imagined depictions of nature. By chance, a German art dealer Uhde (Ulrich Tukur), who's staying in Senlis, discovers one of her creations and sees in Seraphine a 'primitive' talent. And when he returns to the area in the mid-1920s, he's determined to make her famous.
Wisely French writer-director Martin Provost doesn't attempt a cradle-to-grave account of his subject's existence. From the outset this bracing portrait associates its title character with nature: she climbs trees, bathes in a lake, urinates in a field, and forages the raw materials for her artistic output. Asked why she is compelled to paint, Seraphine replies that that she is guided by her 'guardian angel.' Best known hitherto for her comic performances, Moreau is exceptional in the title role, and there's fine support from Tukur, as the gay, bourgeois 'outsider' figure, who feels a kinship with this female outcast. Of course Seraphine isn't the first film to explicitly connect genius and madness, but this remains an unsentimental, patiently rendered story.
Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Fri 27 Nov. GFT, Glasgow from Fri 11 Dec.


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"Sorry we're closed during Chinese New Year," "we'll resume our business from Day 5 onward". This is the tradition of Chinese, calling from one restaurant to another ahead just to get a table for Reunion or Chinese New Year. Often times restaurants will disappoint you, they're either fully booked or closed. We saw some of you asking on our page to recommend restaurants in Penang for Chinese New Year, and here we are, giving you the list of restaurants or buffet for Chinese New Year 2018 in Penang.
Restaurants in Penang for Chinese New Year in 2018
1. Hua Hee Restaurant
Located in Sungai Ara, Hua Hee is an air-conditioned, clean place for chu char. This might not be the ideal place for typical Chinese New Year course meal but hey, you'll not be restricted with price and choices of dishes. You can order want you want here, whether be it simple home-cooked dishes or seafood, Hua Hee has it all. What's best is that you don't have to face cut-throat prices, great restaurant in Penang for Chinese New Year.
Opens at Chor 2 ( the 2nd day of CNY)
Address: 4c-1, Tingkat Kenari, Taman Desaria, Sungai Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hour: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (Daily)
Contact: 017-5352700
2. Farquhar Mansion
Foodies, this is on top of our list. We all know that a table at a Chinese restaurant for this festive season ain't cheap, the price is super cut-throat but the quality is below average. We have no choice but to take it because elsewhere would be the same, so why not try something different this year? Splurge a little more and dine at Farquhar Mansion, a fine dine place well known for its quality. Their menu is specially designed for Chinese New Year, combining both Western and Eastern. Even their Yu Shang stands out from the crowd, carefully plated.
Address: 33, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Malaysia.
Operating Hour: 12 p.m.-3 p.m., 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
Contact: 019-5288 933
3. Foong Wei Heong Restaurant
Voted as one of the best chinese restaurants in Penang, Foong Wei is well-known by the locals. Similar to Hua Hee, they're also a chu char place, but prices could range from middle to high depending on the dishes. Make sure to try out their Peking Duck that comes with popiah skin to wrap the duck together with their sauce, so good. Be prepared to queue or make reservation to avoid disappointment, the restaurant is always crowded.
Address: 25, Jalan Penang & Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hour: 11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (Daily)
Contact: 04-2611918
4. Kota Dine & Coffee
Tired of having the same old Chinese style Reunion or Chinese New Year? Bring your family and friends to Kota then. Not only Kota serves traditional Peranakan cuisine with a modern twist, it is also set in a historical landmark, Fort Cornwallis. Take a stroll in there to learn some history and dine in Kota, they have curated a Chinese New Year menu just for you. Their Chinese New Year menu is unique, mixing both Chinese and Peranakan elements.
Address: Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 Georgetown, Penang.
Operating Hour: 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Contact: 04-3714929
5. New CRC Restaurant
Why "new" ? That's because CRC has two restaurants with the same name, the old one nestled in CRC Club and the one we're talking about, is located right opposite CRC Club. CRC restaurant is no stranger to locals, the restaurant takes up one of the most bookings for Chinese New Year each year. The food is great and service is fast, and they have menus especially for this celebration. Plus, they're open during Reunion and First Day of Chinese New Year. No doubt this is one of the best restaurants in Penang for Chinese New Year.
Address: 22 Jalan Pangkor, Penang, Malaysia.
Operating Hour: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Daily)
Contact: 04-2299737
6. Maple Palace
Opened its door back in September 2009, Maple Palace Chinese Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant in Penang, Malaysia that offers exquisite Chinese and local cuisine as well as warm hospitality in a rustic, historically preserved building. If you want a place that is fancy enough to meet your high standard, Maple Palace is the place. Unfortunately, they're closed on the First Day of Chinese New Year, but don't worry you could still dine in on the Second Day 6 p.m. onward. Their Chinese New Year menu looks promising, this is probably one of the best restaurants in Penang for Chinese New Year in terms of food and ambience.
Address: 47, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang, Malaysia.
Operating Hour: 12 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
More Information: http://www.maplepalace.com/chinese-new-year-menu
Contact: 04-2279690
7. Jade Palace Restaurant
This is by far the most convenient restaurant in Penang for Chinese New Year because it's located in a mall. That's right, Jade Palace is tucked in Gurney Paragon Mall, so parking won't be a hassle. Plus, you could have some shopping done before or right after meal with your friends and relatives, best of both world. They have the private room for special occasions but on Reunion and Chinese New Year where the restaurant will be flooded, they'll open up the rooms and make it into one hall. Their service and food are no doubt a thumbs up.
Address: Lot 163D Level3 &4, Paragon Mall, Jalan Kelawai, 10250, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Contact: 04-2189191
8. May Garden Palace Restaurant
Located right next to Cititel Hotel, May Garden is always flocked with both locals and tourists as the food there has always been good and will not disappoint. Some of the favorites are Black Chicken Soup, Suckling Pig, Steam Fish and the multi-colored Agar Agar. Don't forget to order their Wonder Pot (盆菜) and Monk Jump Over The Wall (佛跳墙), it's a Chinese New Year must-have to promote health and prosperity. Again, they're closed on the First Day of Chinese New Year, but there's a reason why we include May Garden in our list, it's really good. You can still make reservations or Second Day right?
Address: 70, Jalan Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hour: 12 p.m.-10 p.m. (Daily)
Contact: 04-2616435
Buffets in Penang for Chinese New Year
1. Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La
Celebrate the Lunar Chinese New Year in tropical style with delicious food, exciting entertaining performances and activities at Golden Sands Resort. Chinese New Year only happens once a year, of course, we need to bring our relatives and friends to some of the best places in Penang. This year, Golden Sands Resort has not come up with one or two Chinese New Year buffets, but five at two different locations ! Set in Garden Cafe or Sigi's Grill Bar, you can select their buffets based on your preferences.
Address: Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Contact: 04-291 3037
2. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa
Want to impress your relatives or friends by bringing them to somewhere fancy at the same time fail-proof ? Rasa Sayang is your best choice. Set by the beach, Rasa Sayang is a five-star luxurious resort equipped with professionals to serve you the best. Their chefs are experts and have years of experience in their field, using only quality ingredients and a humble heart. This year, Rasa Sayang has come up with three different buffets in conjunction with this festive season. So make your reservations now and you wont be disappointed.
Address: Batu Feringgi Main Road, Jalan Batu Feringgi, 11100 Batu Feringgi, Pulau Pinang.
Contact: 04-8888888
3. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
In conjunction with Chinese New Year, the new addition in Batu Ferringhi introduced their Chinese New Year Buffet. Happening in Makan Kitchen, Double Tree has come out with three different types of Chinese New Year Menu. They are Reunion Buffet Dinner, Chinese New Year Buffet Dinner, and Chinese New Year Weekend Hi-Tea Buffet. They not only serve Chinese cuisine, but also Western and Local delicacies. Each buffet comes with a complimentary Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang and they have special offers for children as well.
Address: 56 Jalan Low Yat, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia.
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/DoubleTreePG/
Contact: 04-8928000
4. Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Further down DoubleTree is Hard Rock Hotel, a luxurious 4-star hotel in Penang. The hotel offers two types of buffet menu for those seeking for a gathering place for Reunion and Chinese New Year. Both buffets consist of cold and hot plates as well as fusion as they not only serve Chinese cuisines but Japanese, Western and Italian as well. Rockin' Reunion Buffet Dinner is priced at RM138 nett and RM69 nett for both adult and kids, while Rock of Prosperity Buffet Dinner is priced at RM128 neet and RM 64 nett.
Address: Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
More Information: http://penang.hardrockhotels.net/offers/cny-offerings/
Contact: 04-8868 057
5. Vistana Hotel
Fully refreshed in 2014, Vistana Hotels offer new vibes with updated rooms maximizing on comfort and practicality. Besides all the upgrades, they do also updated their menu. Each year, Vistana would come up with different menus in conjunction with different celebrations, especially Chinese New Year. It seems like this year's menu remains secret but you could always contact them for more information and reservations.
Address: 213 Jalan Bukit Gambir,11950, Bukit Jambul, Penang, Malaysia.
Contact: 04-646 8000
6. Three Sixty Revolving Restaurant @ Bayview Hotel
Looking for great environment while celebrating Reunion and Chinese New Year? In here, you can experience a 360 view of Penang while dining with your friends and relatives. From cold to hot, 360 has all the essential dish of Chinese New Year as well as fusion delicacies such as Nyonya and local dishes. Their buffet is available from 15 to 21 February at the price of RM 88++, that sounds like a steal !
Address: 25, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
More Information: https://360rooftop.com.my/chinese-new-year-dinner-penang/#forward
Contact: 04-2613540
7. Berjaya Hotel Penang
8. Hotel Jen Penang
Address: Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Contact: 04-262 2622
More Information: https://www.hoteljen.com/penang/georgetown/offers/details/taste/chinese-new-year-at-cafe-jen/
Happy Chinese Near Year Everyone!
We hope our list would come handy to you Foodies out there looking for restaurants in Penang for Chinese New Year. Indeed, Chinese New Year sounds like a hassle with lots of preparation but it only happens once a year. It's time to get back to your family and have some bonding time together. Don't forget to follow us on Penang Foodie for more updates.


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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses the General Debate of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 27, 2019. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)
"Facing rampant unilateralism, we should not just sit idly by," Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
In his speech at the General Debate of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wang said that the international order needs to go by laws and rules, and acts in violation of international norms can only plunge the world into chaos.
Opportunities arising from the new round of scientific and technological revolution are opportunities of the world. Advances thus made should not be monopolized by any single country, and no one should obstruct the efforts of other countries to make innovations, he added.
"It is not legitimate or justifiable for any country standing from a position of power to impose unilateral sanctions or exercise long-arm jurisdiction over other countries, as such practice has no basis in international law," he noted.
To put one's own interests above the common interests of all other countries is a typical bullying practice that finds no support of the people, he said.
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty is important in upholding global strategic balance and stability. Unilateral withdrawal from it will cause multiple negative impact, he pointed out.
"China is opposed to the deployment of land-based intermediate-range missiles in the Asia Pacific. We urge the countries with the largest nuclear arsenal to fully fulfill its special and primary responsibilities in nuclear disarmament. China will continue to take an active part in the international arms control process," he said.
"I announce that China has initiated the domestic legal procedures to join the Arms Trade Treaty," the Chinese top diplomat said.


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We first gave you a sneak peak of Rescue+Mobile at CTIA in September, LogMeIn's remote support tool for mobile platforms. LogMeIn has now announced that Rescue+Mobile is now available for BlackBerry.
You can learn more about Rescue+Mobile at the link below. Pricing and device support is available after the jump.
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- WHAS Crusade for Children
The WHAS Crusade for Children is an annual telethon broadcast by WHAS-TV and WHAS (AM) Radio in Louisville, Kentucky. The telethon benefits a wide range of children's charities throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana.
The Crusade was begun in 1954, in large part through the efforts of Barry Bingham, Sr., the patriarch of the family that owned the stations and The Courier-Journal newspaper. The first telethon was telecast from the Memorial Auditorium, and featured actor Pat O'Brien as the celebrity guest. Contributions on the first telethon totaled more than $156,000.
The 2011 telethon raised $5,121,881 as the broadcast went off the air Sunday evening,[1] a decline of about $179,000 from 2010.[2] However, a $180,000 donation from Republic Bank & Trust Company the following day put the total at $5,301,182.[3] That total did not include bequests, which go into a special endowment set up in 2004, which is used to pay the expenses of the Crusade organization so that 100 percent of all monies collected by the public go directly to children's special needs.
In 2005, $5,378,566 was collected. That is the highest "tote board total" since bequests were counted separately for the endowment, starting that year. The record tote board total for the Crusade, including bequests, is $6,051,236 (2004).[4]
Since its founding, the Crusade has raised more than $138 million for local children's special needs.
The Crusade has become a major local institution. For months before the telethon broadcast each June, grass-roots collection efforts are held throughout the area — from "pickle jars" at restaurants, to bingo games, to benefit concerts and hundreds of similar events.
In the early days of television, local telethons were quite common. In recent years, though, most local telethons have given way to well-produced national telethons such as the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The Crusade for Children may be an anachronism, but a hugely successful one. It is by far the most successful local telethon in America, by almost any measure, though its outreach has grown well past the Louisville metro area. It is second in longevity only to a local telethon in Green Bay, Wisconsin on WBAY-TV that benefits those with cerebral palsy; that telethon was first produced in March 1954, seven months before the first Crusade for Children.
The Crusade broadcast is normally held on the first weekend of June each year, beginning on Saturday afternoon and ending sometime on Sunday night (occasionally even into the wee hours of Monday). In 2011, the Crusade broadcast dates were June 4–5.
The firefighters
The backbone of the collection efforts, and the signature of the Crusade itself, are the dozens of local fire departments who collect millions of dollars each year. Most of those donations come at road blocks set up at hundreds of intersections throughout the region, where firefighters ask motorists to put donations in boots. On a Saturday or Sunday in late spring, it's not uncommon for someone driving across metro Louisville to encounter multiple road blocks manned by volunteers.
During the telethon, each fire department brings in those donations, literally dumping them out of the boots and into "fishbowls" (aquarium-like containers) before the cameras. Before the "dump," a representative from each department usually reads a list of significant contributors, businesses who helped the department during fund-raising efforts, and numerous others who helped in any way — a process that is time-consuming and boring to many outsiders, but an endearing tradition of the Crusade that locals look forward to. Crusade organizers have tried to streamline this process of the years, with mixed results.
In the past, the fire departments brought the collections directly to the television studio, parading their trucks down the street outside with sirens blaring. But the number of participating departments has become so large that in recent years, broadcast crews have set up remote locations in outlying communities such as Elizabethtown, Corydon and elsewhere. (This also keeps the firefighters from having to bring their trucks all the way to Louisville, and closer to home in case they're needed to fight a fire.) The increase in fire department donations has forced the Crusade to broadcast a pre-telethon show, featuring the departmental reports and remotes from across the area. In 2007, Crusade organizers simply moved the official start of the broadcast to 1:30 p.m. local time, with a one-hour break for local and World News Tonight newscasts at 6:00 p.m. The 2008 Crusade followed a similar schedule, except for a two-hour break Saturday afternoon for the ABC broadcast of the 2008 Belmont Stakes; the telethon broadcast its final total during halftime of Sunday night's ABC broadcast of Game 2 of the 2008 NBA Finals. In 2011 the Crusade ended at 6:30 p.m., in order to clear the 2011 NBA Finals, the earliest on-air finish in many years.[2]
Departments compete each year to win the Jim Walton Trophy, given to departments that record the largest percentage increase in donations from the previous year. The trophy is named for Jim Walton, a WHAS-TV personality who was the Crusade's master of ceremonies for 26 years, and was its first executive director. Fire department collections typically account for more than half of the Crusade's final total each year.
On-air performers
Almost every Crusade features a celebrity guest, who usually performs on Saturday night during a variety-show segment that leads off the Crusade telecast. In 2006, Peabo Bryson made his second appearance as the headline guest. In 2007, The Kentucky Headhunters — whose origins are in Edmonton, Kentucky — are the headliners. Other past guests have included magicians Lance Burton and Mac King (two Las Vegas headliners with roots in Louisville), Kenny Rogers, Lee Greenwood, Steve Wariner, Ricky Skaggs, Tammy Wynette, Alan Thicke, Bobby Goldsboro, B. J. Thomas, Florence Henderson, Diahann Carroll, McLean Stevenson, Merv Griffin, Eydie Gorme, and Cab Calloway.
Larnelle Harris, a popular Gospel singer and Louisville resident, has appeared on many Crusade telecasts. Other local artists with multiple Crusade appearances include Melissa Combs, Karen Kraft and Kiks, The Monarchs, and Louisville's Thoroughbred Chorus, a world champion men's barbershop chorus. Mel Owen directed the Crusade Orchestra for many decades; Roger Dane took over after his retirement, and now Todd Hildreth holds that position with the retirement of Roger Dane.
WHAS Radio personality Terry Meiners and WHAS-TV news anchor Melissa Swan are the co-hosts of the Crusade telecast.
The Crusade broadcast goes on through the night, as is traditional with most telethons, but much of the overnight portion of the show is taped beforehand.
Broadcast/Webcast outlets
In recent years, all or portions of the Crusade have been telecast by stations other than WHAS television and radio. In 2007, television stations in Bowling Green (WBKO), Lexington (WKYT), Paducah (WQTV/WQWQ) and Hazard (WYMT-TV) carried portions of the broadcast, as well as sister station (WBKI) in Louisville. In 2010 and 2011, WBKO carried remote broadcasts of its own from locations in south Central Kentucky, hosted by staff meteorologist Chris Allen.
On radio, stations from the Commonwealth Broadcasting Company group carried the telecast in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Bardstown, Campbellsville, Princeton, Madisonville and Elizabethtown.
The Crusade is also webcast via their web site.
Where the money goes
Throughout the year, various agencies throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana apply for grants from the Crusade. These applications are considered and grants made by the Crusade Advisory Panel, a group of local clergy. This task was originally administered by the panel of The Moral Side of the News, a long-running public affairs program on WHAS-TV and Radio where local clergy discuss current events. (The program remains one of the longest-running continually-aired broadcasts of any kind in radio history.) In later years, the panel's Crusade duties grew larger than the program, hence the name change in recent years; additionally, other members outside of the show have been added to the panel, so that the Moral Side panel members are now a subset of the Crusade Advisory Panel.
Grants are made in all 120 Kentucky counties and in 50 Indiana counties. The Crusade returns donations from a certain area to that area — for instance, donations from Hardin County will be assigned to grant requests from that county. This has been Crusade policy since the beginning. All grants are on an annual basis; thus, charities must reapply each year. Grant requests typically total about three times the amount collected.
The Crusade prides itself in the fact that 100% of all donations go directly to grants, a fact particularly emphasized in its 2011 campaign. All overhead costs of the Crusade organization are covered by donations from businesses, and more recently from proceeds of an endowment set up for that purpose. During the years of Bingham family ownership of WHAS, the stations and the family covered many of such costs.
Former Jefferson County Judge-Executive Rebecca Jackson was named the Crusade's executive director in 2005. Jackson was the first Crusade director to come from outside the WHAS corporate organization. She replaced Dan Miller, a longtime WHAS-TV employee who left in 2004 to become vice president at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky. Jackson retired at the end of 2008.[5] Dawn Dison Lee became the new Crusade director in February 2009.[5]
Charges against chairman
In 2010, an indictment was brought against Paul Barth, chairman of the Crusade's board of directors and then chief of the McMahan Fire Protection District volunteer fire department. The charges accused Barth of federal mail fraud, money laundering and embezzlement, among other charges. Barth was accused of embezzling at least $189,000 from the Crusade. Barth faces trial in October 2011, In response, Crusade officials tightened controls on handling of cash and other procedures.[2]
- ^ WHAScrusade.org: Crusade final toteboard: $5,121,881
- ^ a b c Schneider, grace (2011-06-05). "Crusade for Children collects $5.1 million, down from last year". http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110605/NEWS01/306050064/Crusade-Children-collects-5-1-million-down-from-last-year?odyssey=tab.
- ^ WHAScrusade.org: Republic Bank puts Crusade over the top
- ^ Riley, Jason; and Gagliardi, Melissa (2007-06-04). "'People helping people': Crusade gets boost from donations big and small". The Courier-Journal.
- ^ a b "CEO selected for Crusade for Children". Business First of Louisville. 2009-02-04. http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2009/02/02/daily39.html?ana=from_rss. Retrieved 2009-02-04.
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'Who killed Andrew Earlham' – it's the question on the nation's lips, whether you watched the Liar finale or not.
The ITV drama came to a nail-biting close on Monday night, as Laura Nielson finally found a way to prove Andrew had raped her – and 16 other women – only for him to wind up dead and abandoned in the Kent marshes at the very end of the episode.
He was murdered. But by who?
Being a rapist, he had plenty of enemies with more than one reason to want him dead and ITV has confirmed that the second season of the drama will take on a 'whodunnit' theme as the motives are explored.
Here, we round up the suspects and weigh up their motives. There's plenty of time to have a think about this one though, seeing as the second series is slated for release in 2019.
Tom: The guilty ex
Laura's ex, Tom Bailey, had more than one motive for killing Andrew.
As well as being protective of his ex, he had a guilty conscience he would have wanted to ease after Laura found out about his affair with her sister, Katy. What better way to say he's sorry than by murdering the man who made her life hell?
Furthermore, he got sacked from the police for interfering in Laura's case against Andrew, leading to a nearly-violent altercation and Tom later admitting he wished he'd really gone for him.
But two solid motives aren't the only reason the finger points at Tom, as whoever killed Andrew needed to be strong enough to fight him and strangle him. Being an ex policeman, Tom ticks this box too.
Laura: The vengeful victim
Like Andrew said, Laura Nielson was plucking away at his heels throughout the entire series, desperate to get justice for what he did to her.
She finally got the evidence she needed to put him behind bars when she came across his stash of recordings of a gruesome 17 rapes. She knew he'd be sent down, so why stand in the way of his punishment?
Perhaps jail wasn't enough for Laura. Perhaps she thought it was too good for him and she wanted to see him suffer.
Luke: The angry son
Luke Earlham believed his dad's innocence from the beginning, enduring months of taunts and bullying at school as he defended Andrew.
But when Andrew asked his son to lie to the police and give him an alibi, and when Luke then saw he was still being isolate on social media for the tarnishing that comes with being in the family of a rapist, did he snap?
We saw Luke lose it with his dad in the final episode as the stress of his school life got to him. Being an avid user of social media, could he have stumbled across something connecting his dad to his mum's suicide too? He was clearly emotional and stressed when he told the police his dad wasn't home when they came to arrest him – did he finally snap?
Jennifer: The protective girlfriend
DI Vanessa Harmon's girlfriend Jennifer was clearly shaken and angry when she found out about Andrew raping her girlfriend while she'd been on tour with the army.
She snapped when she realised the police hadn't arrested Andrew after Laura and Vanessa's allegations due to insufficient evidence and admitted her guilty at not being able to protect her girlfriend.
Being in the army, she'd surely be able to handle a man like Andrew. Was killing him her way of personally seeking justice for Vanessa, no matter what the risks?
Katy: The unstable sister
Just like Tom, Katy Sutcliffe had a guilty conscience to clear – not only after devastating Laura by cheating with Tom, but also for Liam.'
She worked with Andrew so knew him well and she already proved she'd go to great lengths to help her sister when she broke into his locker at the hospital and stole his mobile phone.
With her relationship with Laura fractured and marriage crumbling around her, did Katy take a leaf out of Laura's book and try to fix things herself by getting rid of Andrew once and for all?
Vanessa: The powerless detective
Right from the start, DI Vanessa Harmon expressed her frustration at not being able to put the guilty behind bars due to insufficient evidence for the CPS.
When she was then raped by Andrew herself, she suffered the same fate as Laura when there failed to be enough evidence to get Andrew behind bars. Even the sting operation with an undercover detective didn't go to plan.
And then, when Laura found the video tapes stashed in Andrew's mum's shed, Vanessa finally had the evidence needed. Only she didn't pick up the phone call to Laura. Had she already decided to get her own justice with Andrew? Her girlfriend Jennifer is already on our list of suspects too – but who's to say they weren't working together?
The other question to ask, considering there's over one year until the next season will be with us, is whether or not the creators, Harry Williams and Jack Williams, have even worked out who killed Andrew yet?
In any case, while the finale might have disgruntled some viewers who felt it was a dis-satisfactory ending, seeing rapist Andrew dead rather than being served justice in prison, had he been arrested and had it been neatly tied up with a bow, what would the second series even be about?
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