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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the Republic, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Mexico headlines, plus Puerto Vallarta news, community announcements and a couple of weekend events you won't want to miss.
Volunteers Needed for 2016 Pulpito Drag Derby
The third annual Pulpito Drag Derby is coming up on Thursday, May 26, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever, including our very own Wet T-Shirt Contest (Vallarta-style), the Mechanical Bull, and the Running of the Drag Queens! The Amapas Neighborhood Association officially sponsors the Derby, and 100% of profits go to a local charity and improvements like the new planters and - coming soon - attractive new street lights and trash containers on Pulpito Plaza. It's an all-volunteer effort, and we need Judges; Timers; Beverage, Bet and T-Shirt Sellers; Helpers and Go-Fers to make the event run smoothly. Most volunteers will just attend a one-hour briefing on Tuesday, and work the 2-hour (+/-) event on Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. It'll be great fun... and you'll get your own Drag Derby 2016 T-Shirt. To sign up, contact Viviana Teston at admin(at)amapaspv.com.
Mexican Senate has Ratified Mexico/U.S. Aviation Agreement
Last week, the Mexico Senate approved the aviation agreement
that Mexico and U.S. agreed to in December. Under the deal, which was negotiated over the course of more than two years, there will be no limits on the number of carriers that can serve any U.S.-Mexico city pair. Such terms are a marked changed from the previous aviation agreement between the two countries, which limited the number of carriers to two or three from each country per route. "This means there will be much more flexibility to fly in and out of Mexico," said Rodrigo Esponda, the Mexico Tourism Board's regional director for North America, in an interview with Travel Weekly.
"Traditionally in airports like LAX and JFK, only two Mexican carriers and two American carriers could fly the same route. Now with this agreement that opens. There are no restraints. This is a big opportunity. The connectivity between Mexico and the U.S. has been growing and all airlines have been opening new opportunities. JetBlue and Southwest continue to expand, and the original carriers like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United are all continuously incorporating new flights into Mexico. Vice versa, Mexican carriers are flying into the U.S., like Interjet, Aeromexico, Viva Aerobus and Volaris. This agreement will only continue the trend that has been growing."
Huge Garage Sale this Fall to Benefit Purr Project
Spring Cleaning? Moving? Down-sizing? Purr Project is making plans for another Huge Garage Sale this fall. If you have gently-used furniture, appliances, clothing, home accessories, books, tools, etc., to contribute, please email Marilyn Khan at exkhan(at)usfamily.net
and let her know. If possible, box it up and set it aside. There is very limited space to store smaller items until the sale. Stay tuned for announcements about the sale date and location - they've already collected lots of good stuff! All proceeds will benefit the gatos residing at Purr Project, a non-profit no-kill feline shelter located just north of Puerto Vallarta that provides homeless cats and kittens a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal of adopting them out to loving homes sterilized, vaccinated and disease free.
Frontier To Add Two Chicago-To-Mexico Routes
Frontier Airlines wishes to start flying from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to San Jose del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, beginning this fall, according to a government filing. Frontier has not flown to either city from Chicago, but has served both destinations from Denver, spokesman Jim Faulkner said. For both routes, Frontier proposes using Airbus A320s. Frontier's other O'Hare destinations are: Atlanta; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Denver; Fort Myers, Fla.; Las Vegas; Liberia, Costa Rica; Miami; Orlando; Philadelphia (begins March 13); Phoenix; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Salt Lake City; Tampa; and Washington Dulles. "Chicago is quickly becoming a Frontier town as we will be offering non-stop service to an incredible 21 destinations in the U.S., Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Mexico," Daniel Shurz, Frontier's SVP of Commercial, says in a statement. "Our success in Chicago is due in part to our customers that have overwhelmingly embraced our message of 'Low Fares Done Right' making the city our largest focus city in the Midwest."
Weekend Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas BayClick on titles for more information
• Mexico SUP & Paddleboard Team Tournament in Sayulita
• Luna Rumba to Perform Benefit Concert for Willie Royal
• Two Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day at Daiquiri Dick's• 12th Annual Vallarta Altruism Festival Set for May 8th


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As far as "fragile" parts, the M1866 might be a bit less durable, but virtually every part is available at reasonable prices so keeping one firing should not be a problem. For the few doze, or even several hundred rounds a shooter today is likely to shoot an occasional broken firing pin is the absolute most trouble I wold expect, if any at all.
As far as strength, the locking geometry is about the same as the M1868-1888, and the barrel walls (.58 less reaming plus the liner) is plenty strong enough for a 70 grain charge of black powder, and I have never heard of any safety issues. I would feel much safer shooting any original M1866 than any of the H&R repros with an occasional tendency to come unlocked. If someone wants to fiddle with some powder other than black powder then, if they are feeling lucky, they can do so far away from me.
I am sure you will be happy with any of the trapdoors. Besides, if you don;t like one a whole lot that is a good reason to get another one.
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Monday, December 7, 2009
In James Atlas's anthology How They See Us: Meditations on America, foreign observers register their charm, alarm, and disappointment with the United States
As more than one writer in this anthology of essays notes, there's something ethnocentric, if not clinically narcissistic, about asking a group of distinguished writers to be a "they" with their gaze on "America," itself an egocentric term when applied solely to the United States. James Atlas, the distinguished writer who both edited this volume and published it for his imprint Atlas & Co., acknowledges as much in his introduction to the collection. What he doesn't say, but surely believes, is that while such a title might be geopolitically incorrect, it's surely a good marketing strategy for domestic consumption. A little hucksterism is nothing if not the -- no, make that an -- American Way.
Not surprisingly, the twenty-one pieces that comprise this compact book defy generalization. Written in what is now the decade-long shadow of 9/11, they express admiration, affection, bemusement, disappointment, exasperation, and fury at the United States, sometimes within the same essay. At one end of the spectrum, Chinese immigrant Da Chen conveys the considered gratitude of the immigrant that one rarely hears anymore; at the other, Canadian Leila Nadir, whose family emigrated from Iraq, excoriates the United States for wreaking far more havoc on the world than Saddam Hussein ever did (or could). Many of the pieces express sorrow for the tragic loss of American life in the terror attacks of September 11. But those that do also lament what they consider the misguided U.S. response to those attacks, and incredulity, if not contempt, for an unstated, but nevertheless unmistakable, assumption on the part of a great many Americans that the approximately 3,000 lives lost justify the killings of some huge multiple of that number of Iraqis, Afghans, or anyone else who gets in the way. In the crude calculus of the Yanqui, American lives are evidently worth more than others.
Others voices project in more unexpected directions. Pakistani writer Uzma Aslam Khan complains that Americans are so quick in their multiculturalism to identify themselves as victims that they crudely conflate their own historical experience with those they oppress. Nigerian writer Chris Abani makes an Tocquevillian observation that while Nigerians and Americans share a heritage as British colonial subjects, the former tend to reject their Western heritage while Americans pine for Oedipal approval from a European parent who withholds approval from the self-indulgent child (in no small measure because it is comprised of heirs who left an old world for a new one). British writer Terry Eagleton illustrates the difference between Irish and American mythology with a hilarious anecdote about a fiddling contest. Most of the writers in the book have studied or worked in the United States, and are able to comment on it with a sense of intimacy and authority.
To some degree, it's what isn't in the book that's as revealing as what is. Relatively few of these writers have much to say about U.S. politics and governance -- there are no paeans here to the Declaration of Independence, no analyses of the Constitution, no assessments of the strengths, weaknesses, or differences (or lack thereof) between the major political parties. Nor is much said about the American economy. That its productive prowess is no longer a subject of awe is perhaps to be expected, but its voracious appetite for credit elicits little expression of alarm or distaste, either. To a great extent, this is surely because the contributors to the book are mostly writers, many of them creative writers, and their primary interest in the United States is cultural. But even this obvious intellectual orientation has a surprising dimension in that the conversation is typically more about pop culture than literary or other artistic currents. (Though when Russian writer Victor Erofeyev is asked what he likes most about America, his answer, grounded in the nation's vast resources, is "Vermeer.") Moreover, while one might expect that figures like Marilyn Monroe would loom large as emblems of the American Century at its zenith, as she does for Mexican poet and novelist Carmen Boullosa, names like Michael Jordan or Bruce Springsteen -- who are more "Edwardian" symbols than the "Victorian" Monroe -- pop up frequently.
This, in an important sense, is the message of the book: Empires come, and empires go, but culture is forever. The American Dream is not a home in suburbs that will vanish no less surely than an Algonquin longhouse in the Eastern woodlands. It's Rock & Roll that's here to stay. It will be in a foreign museum someday.
A museum of what is the question. In the end -- an end that may come sooner rather than later -- is not one that "we" in the United States who will say."They," or their heirs, anyway, will decide. Given the ill will that the United States has engendered for some time now, combined with the reality that no human beings anywhere are angels, we can only hope that God will have have mercy on us. We can't really expect it from anyone else.
On a related note: Following my recent essay on "The Cosmpolitan Dilemma" for the History News Network, I received a copy of the Fall, 2009 issue of The Hedgehog Review, published by the Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia, on "The Cosmpolitan Predicament." There are fine essays in the journal by figures ranging from Seyla Benhabib to William McNeill, as well as a revealing interview with Kwame Anthony Appiah and a very useful omnibus review of recent books in the field by Johann Neem. Definitely worth a look.


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What is the purpose of the financial management Regulation 7000.14 R?
DoD Instruction 7000.14-R, “Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (FMRs),” is the DoD-wide regulation that guides financial management for accounting, budgeting, financing, and financial management education and training.
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Revolution #214, October 24, 2010
Oscar Grant III—Killed by Police for Riding the Train While Black
Oakland: In the early hours of New Year’s Day, 2009, Oscar and his friends were coming home from celebrating, doing the right thing—taking public transportation. When the BART train they were on pulled into the Fruitvale Station, a transit police officer boarded it, yelling profanities and ordering 22-year-old Oscar and his friends off the train. As the hundreds of people watched and protested in horror, transit officers surrounded and detained the group of Black and brown youth, punching, yelling at and harassing them; one of them yelled “Bitch Ass Nigger” at Oscar and then another one shot him, point blank in the back as he lay, not resisting, face down on the platform.
Passengers shot videos of the murder which were shown on TV and the Internet and seen by millions. Many protests in Oakland led, for the first time in California history, to murder charges against a cop who killed on duty. The verdict? A slap on the wrist of involuntary manslaughter. The sentencing is set for November 2010, and could result in the convicted cop doing years in prison, or no time at all.
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Tags: Alabama, Devin Rutherford, Jason Carr, Rivals, UPDATE, White Station
Tennessee defensive end commitment Jason Carr from Memphis (Tenn.) White Station High School took an official visit to Alabama this weekend.
Carr, who visited Tennessee last weekend, hasn’t spoken publicly in more than a week. White Station coach Devin Rutherford told TideSports.com he doesn’t know where Carr’s commitment to Tennessee stands.
“(Carr) told me he really enjoyed himself,” Rutherford said. “He told me he sees the difference in their program and everyone else.”
Carr, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 10 strongside defensive end by Rivals, will likely take a visit to LSU or Ole Miss next weekend, according to Rutherford.
UPDATE: Rutherford told TideSports Monday afternoon that Carr would prefer to not speak to the media following his trip to Alabama.
“Alabama is definitely in the thick of it,” Rutherford said. “(Carr) told me he liked it a lot down there. He told me he had a real good time on the visit.”
Carr remains committed to Tennessee, according to TideSports, but plans to make his final decision on signing day.
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It doesn’t matter how we feel about the appeal trial of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The confirmation of the July 2017 corruption and money laundering conviction was expected. The Federal Appellate Court of the 4th region (TRF 4) has traditionally upheld the verdicts delivered by Federal Judge Sérgio Moro, who oversees Operation Car Wash-related cases in lower courts.
Not even the 3-0 ‘score,’ with all three judges imposing a harsher prison sentence on the superstar defendant (12 years and 1 month, as opposed to the original 9 years and 6 months) was shocking. They found Lula guilty of taking bribes, in the form of a beachfront apartment, from a construction firm.
Now, it is almost certain that Lula won’t be on the presidential ballot in October.


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Osimhen scored first Serie A goal in Napoli big winOctober 17, 2020
Victor Osimhen scored his first goal in Serie A as Napoli hammered visiting Atalanta 4-1 on Saturday.
Hirving Lozano opened scoring for Napoli in the 23rd minute before doubling his side’s lead on 27 minutes.
And on the half-hour mark, Matteo Politano added the third goal while Sam Lammers pulled a goal back for Atalanta in the 69th minute.
Napoli is third on eight points while Atalanta remains second on nine points in the league table.

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Boylan welcomes opening of bus and coach support scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the opening of a much-needed support scheme for private bus and coach operators.
The Newry and Armagh MLA said:
“I welcome that extra financial support for private bus and coach operators will finally be brought forward.
“Private bus and coach operators are a crucial part of our local economy, and they continue to feel the impacts of the pandemic.
“Applications are open from 17 February to 3 March 2022, and I would encourage all bus and coach operators to apply.
“Sinn Féin will continue working to ensure workers and businesses are supported as they recover from the pandemic.”


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Guineae Nova Descriptio.
(Africa, West Africa, Guinea, Gambia, Gold Coast, Ivory Coast, Island of Saint Thomas, Sao Tome, Niger River).
Issued c. 1606-10, Amsterdam by Jodocus Hondius for his Mercator based series of folio sheet World Atlases released over 35+ years. [French text on verso, pp. 337-8].
Splendid and historically significant early 17th century antique folio-sheet map. Engraved with original hand color.
This map captures, just after the zenith point, the historical role Portugal played in the exploration and settlement of this African coastal region from Senegal to Cape Lopez (just below the equator). Includes portions of Benin & Lybia Kingdoms, the place names are all given in Portuguese.
Large tall mast sailing ship, bold strapwork cartouches for title, distance scale & inset map, fine florid calligraphic lettering and ocean. Scale of measurement given in Spanish Leagues & German miles.
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Sheet measures c. 21 1/4" x 18".
Engraved area measures c. 19 1/2" x 13 1/2".
Koeman, Atlantees Neerlandici, v. II, pp. 136-44; 446-58.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, v. 3, p. 238.
Norwich, Maps of Africa, 316.
Tooley Landmarks of Mapmaking, p. 154 (large color fold-out with insightful historical commentary).
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Above: The Whip and Fail's Treenut attraction, vapidly considered to be the worst professional attraction at Disneyland
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Nobody is sure what the objective of Whip and Fail's Treenut is. It was once a fun place with stuff to do, but Disney lawyers had it removed to further inflate their egos.
- Guests stuck with older children should be forwarned that this attraction exits into a souvenier shop.
- Minimum height 27".
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When Christina Mackenzie fell short of breaking the end-to-end record in 2019 she said she’d never attempt the mammoth ride again. But then she did and obliterated the record in the process.
Don’t take this the wrong way, I ask nervously, but you’ve got quite an obsessive personality, haven’t you? A laugh, thankfully, is how the tricky question is received. “You’ve picked up on that one well, haven’t you,” chuckles Christina Mackenzie. “You’re absolutely right, though: if I sign up to something, agree to a challenge, I will make sure I am committed to it, do everything that is needed.”
It is a week after the Scotswoman set a new Land’s End to John O’Groats women’s record of 51:05.05, breaking Lynne Taylor’s 19-year-old record by 100 minutes, and she’s sat in her Stirling home, five kilograms heavier due to stubborn water retention, and regaling how she went from not even being a cyclist a decade ago to being the fastest female to ride from the bottom to the top of the UK.
“Obsessive personality,” she muses with a laugh. “I suppose I have, really. I have always had an urge to push myself further: I bought my first road bike in 2012, started with sprint triathlons and within a year was doing Olympic distance and Iron Mans. I then went from 24 hour time trials to riding for 50-odd hours. You can see the pattern, can’t you.”
Spend a few minutes in the company of the 44-year-old and you realise that Mackenzie’s sporting trajectory is as predictable as a join-the-dots drawing exercise. One thing, inevitably, leads to the other.
However, she ran into a roadblock in 2019. Riding at record-pace on her first LEJOG attempt, she suffered in the final quarter and finished two hours short of Taylor’s benchmark. Being an indefatigable athlete, however, she was soon plotting how across three July days in 2021 she would ride 839 miles and write a new chapter in cycling’s long distance annals.
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Chris first started writing for Cycling Weekly in 2013 on work experience and has since become a regular name in the magazine and on the website. Reporting from races, long interviews with riders from the peloton and riding features drive his love of writing about all things two wheels.
Probably a bit too obsessed with mountains, he was previously found playing and guiding in the Canadian Rockies, and now mostly lives in the Val d’Aran in the Spanish Pyrenees where he’s a ski instructor in the winter and cycling guide in the summer. He almost certainly holds the record for the most number of interviews conducted from snowy mountains.
Would you collaborate with the very people standing between you and your lifelong dream of an Olympic medal?
Olympian Lea Davison's TedX talk reveals the story behind "USlay" and how collaboration is winning even if you lose
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Tom Dumoulin ends career with immediate effect
Dutch former Giro d’Italia winner brings forward retirement from professional cycling
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Human mobility plays an important role in the shaping of the world's urban centers. These four infographics, prepared by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), highlight urban human mobility trends, focusing on Africa and Europe.
At the Paris Climate Conference held in December 2015, 195 countries adopted the Paris Agreement – the first universal, legally binding global climate deal. The signatory parties committed themselves to a global action plan that aims to keep global warming to well below 2°C and to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C.
Cities are on the sharp end of a range of risks from criminal violence, terrorism and war to demographic pressures, to climate and environmental change. Coastal megacities are especially at risk given the specific impacts of climate change they face, including accelerated global sea-level rise, increased storm frequency and severity, and destruction to critical infrastructure such as port facilities, rail and road linkages, and energy installations, all of which are amplified as urban populations become ever larger.
In this report, Luca Bergamaschi, Nick Mabey, Jonathan Gaventa and Camilla Born from E3G explore practical actions that EU foreign policy institutions could undertake to manage climate risk and an orderly global transition. Read on for a summary of the report here.
Blood Timber is a report by global witness which reveals how logging companies in the Central African Republic have paid millions of euros into the hands of rebels guilty of mass murder, kidnappings, rapes and the forced recruitment of child soldiers. It also finds that the EU is complicit in these actions because of their intensive trade relations. The report therefore calls on the EU and its member states to cut all trade and aid links to CAR’s logging industry, which continues to be a source of instability as the African country struggles to restore peace.
This report focuses on energy-water conflicts which are linked to the coal industry's impact on current and future water demand. Published by Greenpeace International, the study features five case studies of water conflicts due to coal expansion and identifies regions in which already existing and planned coal plants will further aggravate water scarcity.
To ensure that Paris will be a sustainable success, active engagement is required to fully implement the INDCs and to ratchet up ambition in the coming years. Catalyzing the climate economy will be the key to accelerate the path towards a much-needed climate-friendly trajectory.
This publication sheds light on the multitude of international cooperative initiatives (ICIs) which are underway outside the formal UN climate negotiating process.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard Welcome Daughter Gloria Ray
The couple welcomed daughter Gloria Ray on April 19 in New York City, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.
The couple welcomed daughter Gloria Ray on Thursday, April 19 in New York City, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.
The new addition joins daughter Ramona, 5.
The actors, who wed in Italy in 2009, announced the pregnancy in November and the sex of the baby in March.
“I find it difficult to pretend you’re not pregnant, which I had to do,” Gyllenhaal, 34, said recently. “I didn’t let anyone know until three and a half months this time.”
Next up for the actress is Won’t Back Down, while Sarsgaard, 41, will appear in Lovelace.
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It was originally going to be held at Ryerson University, one of our chief sponsors, on April 18th.
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I have seen a dark cloaked figure walking down the hallway of my parents' apartment to my parents' room where my mother was sleeping. However I was unfortunate to not have a camera at the time. When I went to go check on my mom her breathing was shallow.|
I woke her up and told what I saw. She told me that she was fine and to not worry about her but I'm still going to keep my eye out for this figure.
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These are some of the spooky things that have happened in nearby cities and towns.
Aguanga 5 miles away: My daughter claims to have seen a man floating in the hall wearing a top hat!!....
Warner_Springs 9 miles away: Look at the Warner Spring history, there was a lot of bloodshed in its history.... Homes stand where a lot of people lost their lives......
Submit a ghost sighting for Palomar Mountain, California:
If this is a comment on an existing sighting please use the link named ''comment on this'' at the end of that sighting.
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Other haunted towns near Palomar Mountain, California:
Warner Springs, California, 9 miles away
Pauma Valley, California, 12 miles away
Santa Ysabel, California, 13 miles away
Pala, California, 19 miles away
Ramona, California, 18 miles away
Valley Center, California, 17 miles away
Escondido, California, 24 miles away
Julian, California, 24 miles away
Alpine, California, 29 miles away
Descanso, California, 26 miles away


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Since this is the final day to join our 21 Day Relationship with Movement Intensive we wanted to address the 3 key areas of a healthy relationship with exercise.
1. Untying exercise and weight loss
This is where dieters have a real problem - using exercise as a weight loss tool. When we were dieters we exercised to burn calories, make up for what we saw as "extra food" or even as a way to justify eating at all in many instances.
Why is this a problem other than the obvious?
For someone who is trying to get out of the diet mentality this leads to either continuing to exercise and really limiting their ability to be intuitive or grow these new skills and new way of thinking
The person stops exercising at all because they don't want to be focusing on weight loss.
These options provide no nuance or balance and that's what we love in this work - having it all!
This obstacle is addressed in the Movement Intensive
2. Getting out of all or nothing thinking and learning to be flexible with your schedule
All or nothing thinking with movement leads to a lot of "why bother" moments.
I only have 15 minutes - why bother.
I feel tired and can't do a big, sweaty workout - why bother.
I can't go to the gym (due to pandemic or any other reason) - why bother.
When you pursue a healthy relationship with movement you have thoughts like this instead:
I have 15 mins, I'm going to get out for a walk with my favorite podcast.
I'm tired but it would feel good to move, I'm going to do this stretching video.
I can't go to the gym, I'm going to do this dance video.
When you get out of all or nothing thinking you get to just do what works for you and that generally leads to an overall balanced life of movement, rest and just living life!
3. Removing judgement around type, length or intensity of workouts - there's a place for all of it!
If you see 15 mins of exercise as useless or not "good enough" you won't bother when that's all the time you have but you're human, there will be many times when you don't have time and just brushing those moments off leaves you with a contentious relationship with exercise.
This leads to those battles of feeling bad for not exercising and then not working out because you feel bad! It's a vicious cycle.
It's similar as what you are likely working on with food - the apple isn't better than the apple pie, they're just different and both have a place. Exercise is the same, there's room for it all and it's important to get rid of judgement.
Looking forward to finding a healthy relationship with exercise together!
Love, Lauren & Jenna

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In the world of blockchain technology, understanding gas optimizations is essential, especially when it comes to accounting on the Fantom Blockchain. By comprehending the basics of Fantom Blockchain and the concept of gas, one can maximize efficiency and achieve optimal results. This article aims to guide you through the intricacies of gas optimizations on the Fantom Blockchain and provide insights into implementing these optimizations effectively.
Before delving into gas optimizations, it is crucial to have a solid understanding of the Fantom Blockchain. Fantom Blockchain is a robust and scalable decentralized platform that supports fast and secure transactions. Unlike traditional financial systems, Fantom Blockchain operates independently of intermediaries, ensuring transparency, immutability, and trust.
But what exactly makes Fantom Blockchain stand out from other blockchain platforms? Let's explore some of its key features:
Some key features that distinguish Fantom Blockchain include:
Blockchain technology has revolutionized the accounting industry by introducing transparency, traceability, and enhanced security. With blockchain, accounting transactions are recorded on a distributed ledger, eliminating the need for intermediaries and ensuring accurate and tamper-proof financial records.
But why is this decentralization so important in the field of accounting? Let's delve deeper:
Firstly, the decentralized nature of blockchain ensures that there is no single point of failure. Traditional accounting systems often rely on centralized databases, which are vulnerable to hacking, data breaches, and system failures. In contrast, blockchain distributes the ledger across multiple nodes, making it highly resistant to attacks and ensuring the integrity of the accounting records.
Secondly, blockchain provides transparency and traceability. Every transaction recorded on the blockchain is visible to all participants, creating a transparent and auditable system. This transparency reduces the potential for fraudulent activities, as any unauthorized changes or tampering with the records can be easily detected.
Furthermore, blockchain technology enhances the efficiency of accounting processes. By automating the recording and verification of transactions through smart contracts, manual errors and time-consuming reconciliations can be minimized. This automation not only saves time but also reduces costs for businesses.
In conclusion, the Fantom Blockchain offers a powerful and efficient platform for secure and fast transactions. Its key features, such as high speed, low fees, and smart contract support, make it an attractive choice for businesses and developers. Additionally, the importance of blockchain in accounting cannot be overstated, as it brings transparency, traceability, and enhanced security to the field. With blockchain technology, the accounting industry can embrace a new era of efficiency and trust.
Gas plays a pivotal role in blockchain transactions, including those on the Fantom Blockchain. To understand gas optimizations, it is essential to comprehend the concept of gas itself.
Gas is not just a simple term in the blockchain world; it is a fundamental concept that underpins the entire system. It acts as a unit of measurement for computational effort within the blockchain network, quantifying the amount of computational work required to perform a specific operation or execute a transaction.
Imagine gas as the fuel that powers the blockchain engine. Each operation on the Fantom Blockchain consumes a specific amount of gas, which determines the transaction's cost and priority within the network. This mechanism ensures that resources, such as computation and storage, are allocated fairly among network participants.
Gas is not something tangible; it is an abstract concept that represents the computational effort required to execute a transaction. It is like a currency within the blockchain ecosystem, where each operation has a predetermined gas cost associated with it.
When you initiate a transaction on the Fantom Blockchain, you need to specify the amount of gas you are willing to pay for that transaction. This gas fee acts as an incentive for miners to include your transaction in the next block. The higher the gas fee, the more likely your transaction will be prioritized by miners.
Gas fees are denominated in a subunit of the native cryptocurrency of the blockchain network, such as gwei in the case of Ethereum. The gas fee is calculated by multiplying the gas price (in gwei) by the gas limit, which represents the maximum amount of gas you are willing to spend on the transaction.
Gas serves multiple purposes in blockchain transactions:
Gas is a fundamental concept that enables the efficient and secure operation of blockchain networks. It ensures fair resource allocation, determines transaction costs, prevents Sybil attacks, and drives performance optimizations. Understanding gas is crucial for anyone involved in blockchain development or utilizing blockchain-based applications.
Fantom Blockchain offers gas optimization techniques to enhance transaction efficiency and minimize costs.
Gas optimization aims to reduce the computational workload and maximize efficiency in blockchain transactions. By optimizing the gas usage, users can minimize transaction fees, speed up transaction validation, and improve overall network performance on the Fantom Blockchain.
Gas optimization offers several advantages on the Fantom Blockchain:
Implementing gas optimizations requires careful planning and the utilization of appropriate tools on the Fantom Blockchain.
To implement gas optimizations effectively, follow these steps:
Several tools can aid in gas optimizations on the Fantom Blockchain:
While gas optimization brings numerous benefits, it also presents certain challenges that need to be addressed.
Some common challenges faced during gas optimization on the Fantom Blockchain include:
To overcome gas optimization challenges effectively, consider the following solutions:
In conclusion, understanding gas optimizations for accounting on the Fantom Blockchain is crucial for efficient and cost-effective transactions. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Fantom Blockchain, gas, and implementing gas optimization techniques, users can maximize efficiency and unlock the full potential of blockchain technology. With the right knowledge, tools, and strategies, gas optimizations can revolutionize the world of accounting and pave the way for seamless financial transactions on the Fantom Blockchain.
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Damn it feels good to be yakuza. In Yakuza 3, the fourth installment in the Yakuza series, you'll play as Kazuma Kiryu from the first two games who
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A basic auto repair is a necessity for anybody who owns (or even just drives) a car. This article contains several great tips that will help you take good care of your car running perfectly.
Always carry a good emergency kit in the trunk of your car. This kit will include the necessary tools for successfully charging a battery, changing a tire and adding gas to your tank. You may also want to add some batteries, a flashlight and a few blankets in the event that you break down at night.
This certification means that the technician has passed a written test and has more than two years of experience under his or her belt. This will let you have the best possible person is working on your automobile.
It is important that you fully understand what all the charges will be upfront, before handing the mechanic your car keys. If you need clarification, ask the service advisor for additional information before repairs commence. You don’t want any unpleasant surprises when you get your bill.
If you do not understand something, clarify your concerns with the mechanic or service adviser before they work on the car. You don’t want unpleasant surprises when you go to get your bill.
You do not have to contact a mechanic every time your car has problems. Quite a few automotive issues can be done yourself. If you would like to try it, you can research on the problem online. You can save a lot by doing small repairs yourself.
Ask the technician at the repair shop you are considering if they have worked on your particular make and model of vehicle before. If the answer is yes, they are more likely able to correctly diagnose and fix the problems your vehicle is having.
Whenever you have your vehicle repaired, ensure you maintain an adequate record, regardless of the reason why you are having repairs. If the car has other issues later, it can help the tech see its past records. If you do not have documentation, you may have duplicate services performed.
Look out for obvious “red flags” when dealing with a new auto repair man is no good. If they beat around the bush and act shifty, then you will want to go elsewhere. You want to be able to trust the person doing your repairs, so don’t fear seeing someone else.
Consider using OEM parts. OEM parts are parts that are made by the manufacturer. It’s cheaper to get the generic parts, but the quality may not be the same. Though you may think you are getting a deal with generic parts, in the long run, you will end up paying double than you would have if you had gotten OEM parts.
A spare tire and a jack are essential items to keep in your vehicle all of the time. A majority of cars come equipped with these things. You would hate to be stuck out in the road and need to pay a tow. It is cheaper and easier when you do it yourself.
Look out for obvious “red flags” when dealing with a new auto repair company. When they don’t listen to what you say or talk to you in circles, they’re probably a scammer. You need to be able to trust the person doing your repairs, so don’t be afraid to choose another one.
Try looking for someone who fixes cars on their own garage. If they possess sufficient experience, you can get the same work done at a much cheaper price. You may save tons of money and provide an independent worker by going down this route.
When you have a burnt out light on your car, it can save you some money if you’re able to repair it yourself. This process is easier in specific vehicles and harder in others; however, doing this yourself is much more affordable than visiting a mechanic. Speak with people that you’re familiar with if you know they’re good at repairs.
Ask about labor rates and prices before hiring a mechanic. Some shops have these costs in conspicuous places, so make sure you know exactly what they are. You need to understand how and why you are being billed for the repairs. Some shops provide repair times established by manufacturers. Some “Minor” repairs could even be an all day job by some manufacturers.
Before you decide on an auto shop, ask your friends to talk about their car repair experiences. You may get a few recommendations from your friends and family that make your search easier. For any recommendation, research them. You should at least check out the mechanic’s reputation online.
Take photos of your entire vehicle before taking it to the shop to get repaired. Some shops may strip vehicles and resell them. You need to be able to document what the original damages done to your vehicle looks like in case your mechanic fails to fix them or makes things worse.
You need to learn more about different car parts before taking your vehicle to a repair shop. Know the difference between rebuilt and reconditioned, new, and salvage parts. New parts are brand new and made to the manufacturer’s specification. Refurbished or reconditioned parts ate those that have been restored to working condition. Salvage parts just means used parts without any type of alterations.
There are several different kinds of parts. New parts were made to meet the ones that you want to have installed on your vehicles. Refurbished or rebuilt parts ate those that these parts have been restored. Salvage means that they are used parts without any type of alterations.
Bring your car to the auto repair shop immediately if you sense a problem, no matter how small. Even small issues can lead to much larger ones.
Driving a car includes the responsibility of maintaining proper condition. However, not everyone understands how to secure skilled auto repair service or to perform necessary repairs themselves. Now you know what is necessary to keep a car running properly at all times.
Paying for expensive parts means you must get a warranty with them. For any parts that you order, inquire about their warranty from the mechanic. Have a version of this warranty printed up so you can keep it with your records.


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During initial detox, getting sober on your own is not only dangerous but it is also more likely to lead to relapse later on.
There are many benefits that are available from Inpatient rehabilitation centres and these include, avoiding triggers, round the clock medical attention and emotional support.
You are provided with all the psychological therapy you need to assist you in beating your alcohol or drug addiction in rehab, since your detox is heavily supervised to ensure treatment is successful.
Residential drug treatment has various aspects attached to it. The sort of amenities provided, the experience level of the staff, the location and the available therapies may vary from one rehab centre to another. Finding a rehabilitation facility that will best cater to your issues should be your primary concern.
Because the patient can be attended to at all times and because it may also provide for detoxification with the help of medication, residential treatment programs are considered the best treatment option.
Inpatient recovery is an inhabited treatment centre where patients live for different lengths relying upon their program. Although patients may sometimes need to stay longer, the more commonly observed duration of stay at rehabilitation centres is 30 days. The extent of treatment relies on upon a few elements, including the severity of the addiction, the presence of any co-morbid psychological health status and whether the individual has completed rehabilitation before
Relatives of the addict can even participate in the medical care through the family therapy sessions that many residential medical care facilities offer. Apart from identifying issues that may serve as triggers for a relapse, this family participation could help to mend trust where it was previously broken. By being actively involved in recovery, families can help encourage and provide support to their loved ones.
Every Inpatient private centre gives its own particular novel facilities. Patients are provided with fun activities, communal rooms, and a lunchroom with the most basic accommodation packages in rehab centres. Others may provide private extravagance suites with sensualist meals and a multitude of comforts similar to a pool, spa and gymnasium.
Since each person requiring treatment for addiction is different, there are different programs available to choose from. It is essential to request that the right inquiries discover the treatment program that is ideal for you.
Get in touch with us if you know anyone who is looking to join a residential drug treatment centre. If you are looking for the best-suited treatment centre, we can help you get one call 0800 246 1509.
The questions to ask when selecting an Inpatient facility:
For anyone with a severe substance addiction or abuse problem, Inpatient rehabilitation presents the best success rate in the long term. Inpatient treatment programs furnish an environment with 24-hour care and cautious planning for the most ideal approaches to maintain a strategic distance from backslide later on.
Advantages of picking an Inpatient recovery centre include:
It is important to appreciate that you are not on your own in your fight to get clean. Making the decision to check into an Inpatient centre is the initial step to regaining control over your life and living as you desire.

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Feb 04, 2016
● By Gabrielle Varela
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While the company presented system solutions for enclosure, power distribution and climate control technology, the main highlight of Rittal’s presentation was its comprehensive Hygienic Design range of stainless steel housings, enclosures and climate control systems for hygienically sensitive areas where cleaning has to take place regularly.
Included in this range was the company’s brand new stainless steel range of AX and KX small and compact enclosures and its VX25 enclosure system.
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Vontobel Asset Management has appointed Carl Vermassen as portfolio manager to the Emerging Markets Fixed Income team .
Vermassen will be responsible for managing the Sustainable Emerging Market Local Currency Bond Fund alongside Thierry Larose, with whom he had previously worked at Degroof Petercam.
With over 25 years' industry experience, he joins Vontobel Asset Management from the asset management division of Degroof Petercam in Brussels, where he was portfolio manager of the Emerging Market Sustainable Bonds fund alongside Thierry Larose.
Larose, who launched the first sustainable emerging market bond fund in 2013, joined Vontobel in 2018. In the past, rating agencies have recognized Thierry's exceptional record of accomplishment by awarding him with first quartile rankings and performance awards in the category emerging market bond in local currency, Vontobel reported.
"Carl's appointment shows our strong commitment to providing our investors with access to the very best portfolio managers in emerging market debt. His track record is recognised throughout the industry and I am excited to bring the strong team of Thierry and Carl together again," says Luc D'Hooge, head of Emerging Markets Bonds at Vontobel Asset Management.
Vontobel's experience in emerging market debt goes back to 1997. The company has continued to innovate and expand its offering, leading to the creation of five actively managed strategies, including Emerging Markets Corporate Bonds, Emerging Markets Debt in Hard Currency, Sustainable Emerging Markets Debt, Emerging Markets Blend and Eastern European Debt. Vontobel's emerging market debt team currently manages over $3bn of assets under management.

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Putting together a family budget isn’t an activity many people look forward to. When you think about your budget, do you consider it:
A. A punishment
C. A tool for only people struggling financially
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Mark Munzenberger, CCUFC, financial education specialist with University of Michigan Credit Union, said the correct answer is E.
“In my experience, healthy financial behaviors and having a solid level of financial wellness starts with using a budget or spending plan,” he said. “A budget is an important tool that helps create better visibility and transparency with the financials – specifically, income and expenses.”
Writing down a budget instead of trying to juggle bills and due dates in your head can often alleviate stress, not add to it.
“Setting a budget is extremely important and beneficial for the entire family. While budgeting and household finance management aren’t exactly exciting topics, taking a hard look at your spending habits and keeping track of exactly where your money is going can create a stable environment for your family and help you achieve your goals,” said a Mint spokesperson in an email. Mint is a digital budget tracker and planner.
To start, compile a list of all your expenses, including monthly bills, weekly costs and periodic expenses. Budget for everything – mortgage/rent, utilities, car payments, insurance, groceries, gas, cable, entertainment, clothing, credit cards, kids activities, school lunches, healthcare, cell phones, whatever expenses your family has, include them in the budget.
Don’t forget to set funds aside for car maintenance, household costs and financial emergencies. Make sure to create categories for savings, college and retirement, too. You also may want to budget line items for things like gifts, birthdays, holidays and vacations and allow yourself $30-$40 in cash weekly for whatever you want to spend it on.
Build your budget using any tools you are comfortable with: A notebook and pen, Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or financial apps like Every Dollar (Dave Ramsey), Mvelopes, YNAB, Honeydue and Mint, said Munzenberger.
With apps like Mint, you can easily see where your money is going month-over-month. According to Mint, every bit of your income should be accounted for. This doesn’t necessarily mean every dollar will be spent on material things, but everything should have a purpose, such as savings, retirement or paying off debt. This ensures you’re efficiently making the most of your income.
As a financial professional, Munzenberger said it’s not his job to tell people what to spend their money on because every family has different values. Instead, he works with families so they have a clear picture of their financial status and know where the money they have worked so hard for is going.
Yes, this sounds like a lot, but he said creating and maintaining a budget doesn’t take as much time as people think it does.
“It doesn’t take much more than 10-15 minutes once a week to keep on track,” he said.
At first, he said not to stress too much about spending as the point is to create a plan and start using it. After one month, evaluate how you did and make any necessary changes in your plan for the next month. Be patient; Munzenberger said it will typically take two to three months of trial and error before creating a budget that you could label as accurate and sustainable.
If your expenses outweigh your income, you have two options: Cut back or boost income. Munzenberger said many people these days have flexible side hustles that let them earn a little extra cash as their schedules allow. A few examples of these types of jobs include driving for Uber or Lyft, tutoring, selling items on eBay, having an Etsy shop, house-sitting and pet sitting. These may generate an extra $50 to $100 a week for budget expenses.
Don’t forget these items …
When working on a family budget, most people are aware that you have to include essentials, such as mortgage/rent and utilities. They also often remember to account for monthly bills, grocery and gas expenses and clothing needs, but when you’re creating a budget for the first time, it can be difficult to account for all your expenses. Don’t forget to budget for these items:
* Unexpected expenses, including items like car repairs or a trip to the emergency room are sometimes impossible to predict. That’s why it’s crucial to factor in an emergency fund into your budget. Mint suggests having at least $1,000, but ideally six month’s worth of “essential” expenses.
* Periodic bills. This category includes tax bills, annual license plate renewals and quarterly auto insurance payments, said Mark Munzenberger, CCUFC, financial education specialist with University of Michigan Credit Union


From live podcasts in our very own VR Studio to trying out the latest games in VR, Upload has something for you this week! Read on for what’s scheduled for this week’s Upload VR livestreams.
Monday – VR Download Tech Talk @ 1pm PT
Join Upload as we talk about VR/AR technology and industry trends, live from our in-house developed VR studio! Very meta, we know.
Tuesday – Valheim in VR @ 9am PT
Jamie and Zeena will be taking on Valheim in VR! Steam’s hottest title received a VR mod this month, developed by Brandon Mousseau, bringing you head-first into the Viking-themed brutal survivalist world of Valheim.
Wednesday – App Lab Roulette @ 9am PT
We’re ressurecting the notorious VR Roulette livestream as an App Lab special, live at 9am PT every Wednesday!
For those of you who missed our first season of VR Roulette, it’s a gameshow where we try out lesser-known, buggy-looking VR games in hopes of finding hidden VR gems. In reality we found some of the worst titles to be unearthed from the painfully long SteamVR catalogue.
We’ve revamped the show to now only feature App Lab games for a couple of reasons. One reason is there will be a higher quality of games which have been proven to actually work in headsets. Another reason is there are high volumes of new titles being added every week which slip under our radar. We also don’t have to deal with SteamVR live on YouTube which is always a plus.
Thursday – VR Download Gamescast 10.30am PT
Join the Upload gang as they talk through the biggest gaming and content stories of the week, share what they’ve been working on, and touch on the week’s hottest topic in VR gaming.
Subscribe and hit that notifications button to keep up with all of our latest YouTube content from livestreams to exclusive new looks at VR games and hardware. Make sure to set reminders for the upcoming streams and check back here for our latest livestreams every week.
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Jams really are the best way to get over a chick.
When record store owner Rob Gordon (John Cusack) gets dumped by his girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle), because he hasn’t changed since they met, he revisits his top five breakups of all time in an attempt to figure out what went wrong. As Rob seeks out his former lovers to find out why they left, he keeps up his efforts to win Laura back.
The film is based on a British novel by Nick Hornby, and it just so happens to be one of my favorite novels of all-time because it made me look differently at a lot of things. This film didn’t do the same, but that’s OK.
The problem with a lot of romantic comedies is that their sappy, predictable, unfunny, and overall not very original on anything they talk about or do. For the most part, High Fidelity doesn’t have these features as much as you would expect. Basically the premise here is “the one that got away” storyline but the script here is what makes this all a little different from other romantic comedies.
The novel is one of my favorites, and mainly because of the witty and smart pop-culture, and music references that it had, references that this movie either keeps or adds. I loved just listening to these dudes talk like real people about their “top 5 lists” and if “I Just Called To Say I Love You” is a good song for your daughter. The script has many witty lines that will either leave you shaking your head as to what these people are talking about, or either laughing your ass off. I was sort of somewhere in the middle.
I liked how this film had that sort of laid-back feel to it, but for me, the novel was so much better and in ways made more sense. There is this running narrative in the novel that the film uses, however it just seems oddly placed here and doesn’t bring much reality to the film. Also, there were many times where I think they could have done so much more insight to this film, like the novel did, but I guess sometimes novels are better than the films after all.
John Cusack is the one actor that is basically the definitive poster-boy for 80’s romantic comedies, so it was cool to see him play the role as Rob Gordon, a guy who needs to get over his ex-girl as quick as possible. He delivers the lines well, and makes you believe that he really does know all of this crazy music information. Jack Black is a guy that nowadays gets a lot of crap, but this is the film that put him on the map and with good reason. Every time the guy is on screen, he is an absolute riot and I can tell why he’s a household name now because of it. Iben Hjejle is alright as Laura, although other times I do feel that she could have been better at playing the bitchier parts of her. Also, gotta give some love to Tim Robbins here as Ian, Laura’s new boyfriend, and he is just the man in this, as Robbins always is in anything he does. There are also some other funny ones here such as Lisa Bonet, Todd Louiso, and the always awesome Joan Cusack.
Let’s also not forget the soundtrack. I loved how the film relied on a lot of actual licensed music for their mood and scenes, because it felt like it was all happening in real life, and each of us have our own soundtrack. When you have artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground, and hell even The Roots, you know this is going to be a keeper.
Consensus: With a rockin’ soundtrack and some very good acting, High Fidelity is fun, breezy romantic comedy, but doesn’t do much to liven up the book, and has less of an effect when it comes to actual insight on relationships than the book did.
I’m trying to remeber a line out this loved… can’t remember, there were so many good ones though. This film seemed to be never out of the DVD player in the house I lived in with some buddys of mine during Uni, I guess we could relate to it or something 🙂 I remember the name of that skateboarder kids band though: The Kinky Wizards, awesome band name. I actually hi-jacked the name for Pub quiz team name during Uni as well, that movie has a lot to answer for. Also, best version of a Peter Frampton song, ever! 🙂
Good stuff here, and I think as I get older it will start to ring more and more to me. Glad you like it though man!
This sounds like a good movie with a great soundtrack. I’d love to watch it now that I read your review. Your writing is relaxed and easy to read; I’ll keep reading. 🙂
Haha thanks boobah!
Thought this was one of those romantic comedies that somehow felt less like one because the main character talks directly to the audience. The music references are great and I love the scene in the record store where Cusack’s character thinks about what to do with the new boyfriend. That was hilarious. It’s been a while since I’ve seen it, but it’s one of the few romantic comedies that I don’t mind watching again.
It’s a smart and well-written romantic comedy, but the novel was so much better. That scene was hilarious though!
Well, I haven’t read the book this film is based on, but I did like the film. It was, as you said, fun, breezy, light & quite enjoyable. By the way, I’m now really interested to read the book 🙂
The book is so much better, but this isn’t so bad either. Thanks!
let’s not forget Jack Black’s rendition of “let’s get it on” … fried gold!
good review as usual!
Great stuff indeed! Thanks man!
This is definitely one of my all-time favorite films of the last decade. I’m a music lover and it appealed to me because I have a lot of way out there tastes and I could relate to Rob’s growing pains.
My favorite scene is Rob’s thoughts of what to do about Ian when Ian arrived at the music store.
Plus, “I Just Called to Say I Love You” is a terrible fucking song. I love Stevie Wonder but that song sucks!
Haha that song does suck, but it’s a good film, but better book. Glad you liked it bro!
I think your off on the matter of “less of an effect when it comes to actual insight on relationships” ~ I thought it had great insight, and had fun with each of its relationships. “High Fidelity” is one of my favorite pictures, it could be because I’m from Chicago, but its witty, loving, and near note perfect in every singular way.
Still, great review.
Thanks! It’s very good and has insight, but the book is so much better honestly.
Well I couldn’t agree more. Good review. Though I still am convinced I should get hold of the novel!
Definitely get a hold of that novel, great stuff there!
been wondering about this movie. should definitely find it!
great review 🙂
Def try to find it man! Thanks!
Love this film. Discovered it almost by accident but it’s so well written, really cracks me up. Perfectly cast with Black and Cusack. Love the direct to camera stuff too.
It’s good, but the novel is so much better. Thanks Katie!


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Daemon Voices : Essays on Storytelling
In over 30 essays, written over 20 years, one of the world's great story-tellers meditates on story-telling. Warm, funny, generous, entertaining and, above all, deeply considered, they offer thoughts on a wide variety of topics, including the origin and composition of Philip's own stories, the craft of writing and the story-tellers who have meant the most to Philip. The art of story-telling is everywhere present in the essays themselves, in the instantly engaging tone, the vivid imagery and striking phrases, the resonant anecdotes, the humour and learnedness. Together, they are greater than the sum of their parts: a single, sustained engagement with story and story-telling.
- Hardback | 496 pages
- 156 x 241 x 43mm | 876g
- 26 Oct 2017
- DAVID FICKLING BOOKS
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 9 colour illustrations and 42 B/W illustrations
'As if I'm sneaking into a year of lectures and classes with one of the masters of this art . . . Pullman shares advice, secrets, thoughts in such a down-to-earth, friendly manner, it almost makes me want to weep' The Guardian, Best Books of 2017 ; 'Pullman is eloquent on the craft and power of storytelling' The Observer ; 'A fascinating tour of Pullman's teeming imagination and an inestimable illumination of the writing life' Financial Times ; 'Luminously written' TLS ; 'Pullman is as fine a thinker as he is a storyteller. It's almost not fair . . . abundant wisdom, provocative notions, and illuminating insights' Kirkus starred review
About Philip Pullman
PHILIP PULLMAN was born in Norwich, England in 1946 and grew up in Zimbabwe and Wales. He has won many awards, including the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Book Award, the Smarties Prize, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the Whitbread Book of the Year Award and a CBE. His acclaimed fantasy trilogy, His Dark Materials, comprising Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, has been published in 39 languages. A new BBC drama series based on His Dark Materials, on which Philip is an executive producer, is currently in production.


A lot of controversy has surrounded the 2021 BMW M3 and M4 since their unveiling last year with it all centered on the ghastly kidney grilles of the two sports cars. While we’re not fans of the grilles, the new cars have a lot going for them and promise to be even better than their predecessors.
In the first of the two videos below, BMW takes us through a detailed tour of the various cooling systems required to keep the M3 and M4 running in even the most strenuous of scenarios.
Hidden behind the kidney grilles is the main cooling area with radiators and powerful fans. There is also a stone guard placed in front of the radiator while located below the radiator is a gearbox cooler, only present on those vehicles with the available dual-clutch transmission, rather than those with the six-speed manual. Also found up front is a large radar sensor.
Read More: New 2021 BMW M3 And M4 Land In UK In The Range-Topping Competition Spec
Elsewhere, the front of the M duo includes prominent cooling ducts for the brakes. Located behind the front bumper is also a coolant radiator while found below is an engine oil cooler.
This second video discusses some of the duo’s key performance specifications, as well as the various weight-saving measures that BMW has made. These include the availability of lightweight carbon fiber-backed bucket seats that don’t just look cool but also save 22 lbs (10 kg).
Power for the two is provided by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that produces up to 503 hp and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque in the Competition variants.


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Chapel Hill wins district with victory over Kilgore
Published: Nov. 4, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - Chapel Hill defeated Kilgore Thursday to clench their district. The final score was 32-20.
Some great plays were made by both teams during the game. We have highlights from the game.
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Kevin Magee, Cal-Irvine's all-America forward, may be unable to play in tonight's second round of the National Invitation Tournament.
Doctors who examined a nine-stitch gash on Magee's shooting hand Friday night recommended that he minimize the risk to his future by not playing.
But Cal-Irvine Coach Bill Mulligan said: ''Don't worry about Monday. Kevin will play, even if he has to do it one-handed.'' Magee has adopted a wait-and-see attitude, saying, ''I won't know what's happening to me until Monday.'' The Anteaters, who edged San Diego State by 70-69 in the opening round despite losing Magee early in the second half, play Oklahoma in one of eight second-round games tonight that will cut the N.I.T. field to eight teams.Continue reading the main story


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Iindawo zeholide eziqeshisayo ePerak
Fumana uze ubhukishe iindawo zokuhlala ezikhethekileyo kuAirbnb
Ezona zindlu eziqeshisayo zeholide ezithandwayo ePerak
Iindwendwe ziyavuma: ezi ndawo zokuhlala ziconywa kakhulu ngendawo ezikuyo, ucoceko nokunye.
Indlu yonke · Gopeng
Rumah Lenggung is a traditional kampung house relocated and adapted for modern living, with spaces to gather and barbecue. All the durians you can eat scattered around 5 acres of land. It offers a stream of crystal clear water trailing through the orchard as well as a small coop for rabbits and chickens.
Indlu enendawo yokuphola yonke · Taiping
Zen Retreat Waterfall Villa
Zen Retreat Waterfall Villa has an indoor private pool and also a Waterfall! The Pool is about 3 feet deep which is not too deep for children and just nice for adults to have a dip and swim. Sit down on the pool steps and enjoy a good massage from the Waterfall which is definitely gonna take away all the stress and pressure from your body.Located strategically and close to famous attractions.Fun fact, this house used to belong to the famous celebrity Jamal Abdillah! Come and take a picture!


The rumour mill has gone into overdrive tonight as selected journalists were contacted by Apple’s iPhone PR team to try persuade them to attend their developers conference for a big reveal.
Now the current thinking is that they are indeed ready to show off the new iPhone 4S, and rather it being completely new design it’s going to be the much muted 4S, which will be a stop-gap until we see the true next-gen iPhone 5.
We still think the iPhone 5 will come with an all-aluminium back and ultra-thin curved profile, whereas the iPhone 4S is expected to be rocking minor changes such as better cameras, an iPad 2-style A5 dual-core processor and HSPA+ support – for super snappy mobile browsing.
There are a few rumours that point to this as it was thought that Apple is said to have put the brakes on the volume of iPhone 4 units being produced in preparation for a new model – which seems to now confirm suspicions of a June unveil by the Cupertino company.
The developers conference looks like being the most exciting yet, with Steve Jobs being tipped to deliver the keynote on June 7th – and will almost certainly show off Apple’s new Mac OS Lion operating system. But will he also have a new iPhone in his pocket too – we’ll know more soon.
Whether this new 4S is the same phone that France Telecom’s CEO Stephane Richard reckons will use a smaller SIM card, thus making the next iPhone much smaller and thinner, is unclear at the moment. But it won’t be long before we have some more answers.
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According to Town officials, 2 new housing projects have been approved. The Project on Hoyt Street includes 7 2-bedroom townhouses, 36 1-bedroom and 6 2-bedroom apartments. Schuyler Crossing Located at the intersection of Schuyler Avenue and Bergen Avenue is currently scheduled to include 152 1-bedroom, 68 2- bedroom and 12 3-bedroom units. According to the developer, the construction of these units is 1 to 2 years away. In order to project the number of public school students that would result, we used multipliers developed by the Center for Urban Policy Research at Rutgers University. The following table lists the multipliers used:
ELEMENTARYMIDDLEHIGH SCHOOL Apartments 1-Bedroom0.040.0120.008 2-Bedroom0.1830.0570.041 3-Bedroom0.4930.2290.109 Townhouses 2-Bedroom0.0810.0210.024 Multipliers Used for Projecting Public School Children The following tables list the projected numbers of students for each project. Numbers are rounded-off, therefore, totals may appear different than the sums.
ELEMENTARYMIDDLEHIGH SCHOOLTOTAL Apartments 1-Bedroom1103 2-Bedroom2103 Townhouses 2-Bedroom1001 Total4317 Projected Public School Students – Hoyt Project
APARTMENTSELEMENTARYMIDDLEHIGH SCHOOLTOTAL 1-Bedroom6219 2-Bedroom124319 3-Bedroom63110 Total248538 Projected Public School Students – Schuyler Crossing
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The cohort survival calculations result in the prediction of an increase of 308 students (5.3%) over the next 5 years. If the 2 housing projects are completed as planned, it would add another 45 students to the projections for an increased enrollment of 353 students (6.1%). Most of the increase is projected at the elementary level (5.7%) followed by the high school (4.5%). The largest increases are projected for grades 6-8 at 10%. This is significant should the district move ahead with plans to redistrict to a middle school The current housing projects should not have that much of an impact. However, it is recommended that the district monitor enrollments coming from these units once they begin to be occupied. The confidence of enrollment projections decreases as we move further into the future particularly when the numbers are small. Therefore, it is recommended that enrollment changes be monitored on a yearly basis.
Enrollment Projection Enrollment History Enrollment History Enrollment Projection – District Enrollment Projection – District Enrollment projection – School Enrollment projection – School
Construction 26 Players Architect Supervises project Calls and chairs all job meetings Approves contractors invoices attesting to completion of work and/or materials on hand Approves all change orders General Contractor and Subcontractors Full-time inspector hired by the district – Clerk of the Works Always on the job site Inspects all work
Long Term Debt 28 Commits repayment over many years – Usually 30 yrs for new construction Requires a vote of the district residents - referendum State restrictions on debt incurred Takes burden off of current property taxpayers Spreads principal and interest payments out over many generations Extra millage in other states builds a construction fund that earns interest
Schools Development Authority 37 On July 9, 2008, legislation was enacted authorizing $3.9 billion in additional funding for the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA).The legislation allocates $2.9 billion for 31 special-needs districts, known as SDA Districts. The SDA manages and funds 100 percent of eligible project costs in the former Abbott districts. The legislation also allocates $1 billion to leverage construction in New Jersey’s Regular Operating Districts (RODs) and includes $50 million for vocational schools. The SDA administers grants for RODs, which manage their own projects.


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Seventeen years from now, half the global stock of capital, totaling $158 trillion (in 2010 dollars), will reside in the developing world, compared to less than one-third today, with countries in East Asia and Latin America accounting for the largest shares of this stock, says the latest edition of the World Bank’s Global Development Horizons (GDH) report, which explores patterns of investment, saving and capital flows as they are likely to evolve over the next two decades.
Developing countries to dominate global saving and investment, but the poor will not necessarily share the benefits, says report
- Developing world’s share of global investment to triple by 2030
- China, India will be developing world’s largest investors
- Boost to education needed so poor can improve their well-being
Global Development Horizons 2013: Capital For the Future from WB_Research
In less than a generation, global saving and investment will be dominated by the developing world, says the just-released Global Development Horizons (GDH) report.
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, May 9, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – A high-level roundtable on Building Private Equity and Private Capital Markets in Africa, met on 8 May, to explore the promise and obstacles facing private capital investments in Africa. The roundtable of investors and policy makers met under the auspices of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the World Economic Forum on Africa to navigate the complex world of private equity, which in recent years has shown increased interest. According to the participants, this could be Africa’s next development financing frontier and could mark an end to an aid dependency.
“In each market where wind energy is being developed, the state is a big player in the initial stages of industry development and is often the sponsor of pilot projects.”
Established in 1910, PennWell Corporation is a leading international multimedia provider of business intelligence, producing 45 print and online publications, and over 60 conference and exhibitions, research, databases, Internet-based services and other information products to strategic global markets. PennWell POWER-GEN conferences and exhibitions are the world’s leading business-to-business power generation events, together connecting over 50,000 industry professionals each year. In addition to its headquarters in Tulsa, USA, PennWell has offices throughout the world, including England, Germany, Russia and Hong Kong, to provide its customers and partners with a truly global service. www.pennwell.com
CDMC Events will be presenting the10th Clean Coal Forum 2013 on June 13nd-14th，2013 in Beijing,China. It will make you understand regulatory aspects for coal conversion and utilization to ensure you are up to date with industry requirements and understand China’s 12th 5-year bridge plan, gain insights on how to increase quality of product to meet China’s new requirement, learn about new initiatives, projects and techniques to develop a deep understanding of the China coal industry and worldwide, hear from local and international experts to acquire knowledge of the latest trends and technologies to improve the clean energy development.