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World Anti-Semitism in Disarray as Gaza Truce Stands
"We finally had them," says one disappointed protestor
January 18, 2009
NEW YORK, US (NNN) -- Anti-Semites worldwide retreated in disarray today after Israel's Gaza incursion ended in a mutual ceasefire. "We finally had them," said Mark Dowd, an insurance claims processor by day and internet activist for revenge against the Zionist pestilence at night. "They were there, attacking these innocent obviously third-world people," he said. "And now it's over."
Others expressed their disappointment as well. "Where do we go from here? I'm a lifelong liberal and civil rights activist. I don't care about blood libels and I oppose world finance for other reasons. What am I gonna do, claim they funded the slave trade or clubbed seals?" said Marcy Rutherford, a college student who has moonlighted as a "Peace for Gaza March" activist.
Many are recent converts to anti-Semitism. Deidre Moyan, a Food not Bombs organizer for Palo Alto, said, "I've defended the Jews against skinheads and Holocaust-enabling corporations for years. But now when I see this wealthy Jew nation blasting Palestinians with smart bombs, I think the impoverished Palestinians are entitled to some revenge. Dare I say it -- I hope they gas them."
At the White House gates, one protestor let his PROGRESSIVES FOR POGROMS sign fall limp. "What a bummer," he said to the guy next to him. "Now it's back to trying to get people interested in that Greek anarchist kid who took a cop bullet. Good luck with that after the Christmas season."
Media experts were at a loss to explain the recent surge in popular anti-Semitism. Professor Alro Duckworth of Stanford advanced an hypothesis: "Brain scans show that people will adopt a majority opinion even if it is factually incorrect. They ally with the weakest party to show they're willing to stand up against the crowd for what's right. That weakest party used to be the victims of the Holocaust, but now it's the donkey-cart Palestinians opposing industrialized Israel."
The American Nihilist Underground Society advocates nihilism, or a removal of interpretive layers from our perception of physical reality, as a means of transcending illusion. Nihilism denies value and purpose, which are byproducts of the human desire to judge reality and make a consensual "social reality" that by seizing on a single material factor misses the intelligible, or design-based, knowledge we need to adapt to reality. ANUS has been promoting nihilism since 1987.
Nihilism is the belief that nothing we perceive has Absolute value; reality exists, but beyond its inherent meaning to us as the physical container of our existence, it has no significance outside of what we perceive. "The world is my representation," indeed. When we strip away all of the values projected onto physical reality and its outcomes, we are left only with personal ideal and natural ideal, and bringing the former into adaptation with the latter is the lifetime task to which nihilism is a gateway.


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Korn singer struggles to DJ
Korn frontman Jonathan Davis finds DJing "hard".
Although he is best known for singing in the nu-metal band, the musician is also a budding DJ, but finds it much harder because of "all of the math".
He said: "Dude, it's so hard. When I get done doing a set, I'm just drained. I'm matching BPMs and I'm counting out bars when drops hit.
"All of this math is going on in my head the whole time I'm doing my set. So, when I'm done, I'm exhausted."
Although the 'Freak on a Leash' rocker admits he gets tips from friends on his DJ sets and making electronic music, he finds the simplicity of normal instruments a relief afterwards.
He added to website ARTISTdirect.com: "Hanging out with those cats doing the Korn stuff, they're starting to show me how to create sounds, and it's a bitch. It's very difficult, it makes my head hurt, and I have to walk away from the computer and decompress every couple hours. Then I go back.
"When I pick up a guitar, I can play it. You have one sound, if you want to change it, you've got pedals. To make this, you have to create the sound first and then apply it to the song and create again."Posted on 12 Apr 2011 08:30 to category : Music News
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In August controversy was in the air as the Dirty Dancing stage show fired its live musicians in favour of a backing track. Now the Musicians' Union urge its members to join in the protest.
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The new car market is booming with automakers reporting impressive sales numbers every month. People are starting to get back into the swing of buying a new vehicle. According to Edmunds.com, part of this stems from the rising trend of leasing.
Edmunds.com analyzed vehicle registration data from Polk and they found that from January to May of this year, new cars totaled 29 percent of all sales. This puts new car sales on track to beat last year's rate of 27.6 percent. Helping this increase is a renewed interest in leasing. Edmunds.com found that 25 percent of new car purchases were leased, an increase of three percent when compared to last year.
"Lease offers have become more important to automakers' and dealers' sales strategies. Luxury brands have for a long time relied on leasing to maximize their sales volumes. Now mainstream brands are riding that wave, drawing buyers with the promise of lower monthly payments through leasing," said Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Jessica Caldwell.

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text: SAN FRANCISOC (MarketWatch) -- Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson will step down on June 30, the agency said Wednesday. "I have been honored to serve as chairman," Dondaldson said in a statement. "Although there will always be more work to be done to preserve and enhance the integrity and strength of our nation's corporations and markets, I believe the time has come for me to step down and return to the private sector and my family." He is the 27th Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and was appointed by President Bush in 2003. He will hold a press conference at 4 pm ET.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- The US Department of the Interior and the Blackfeet Nation have officially implemented the Water Rights Settlement of 2016.
Blackfeet chairman Harry Barnes and Secretary Ryan Zinke singed the documents at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday morning. The settlement was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2016. Tribal members then ratified the compact in a vote last spring.
“The Blackfeet are one of Montana’s great warrior Nations, and like true warriors, they fought every step of the way for their people to get this settlement over the finish line. I was proud to stand by them as a State Senator, Congressman and now Secretary of the Interior,” said Secretary Zinke. “The Blackfeet have given up so much during this long process. Water is more than a drinking source to the Blackfeet, it’s their life source and we must respect and honor their culture and rights. I’m grateful for the work of many tireless officials and public servants over the years from the Tribe, State, Congress, and Federal government who have made this day a reality."
“This journey for justice and empowerment for the Blackfeet people with respect to one of our most vital resources has taken well over a century and a half,” said Blackfeet Tribe Chairman Harry Barnes. “Now, we start on a new path to realizing what our ancestors had always valued: the preservation of our culture, our people, and our opportunities to make real the treaty promise of a homeland for the Blackfeet people and our right to control our destiny.”
The compact includes $471 million for water-related projects including new or improved irrigation systems, the development of community water systems and land acquisition.
It also resolves and quantifies tribal water rights. It gives the Blackfeet the rights to three-quarters of a million acre-feet of surface water and nearly all the groundwater on the reservation, as well as some water off the reservation.
A study completed by the U.S. Department of Interior projects that the settlement act could create up to 500 short-term jobs and up to 200 long-term jobs.
The compact has been in the works for more than three decades.
- Recognizes the Blackfeet Tribe’s religious and cultural uses of water.
- Resolves all outstanding Blackfeet water claims, quantifies a tribal water right to more than 750,000 acre-feet of surface water and nearly all groundwater on the Reservation, and funds the construction and rehabilitation of water related infrastructure on the Reservation for the benefit of the tribal community.
- Includes an allocation of 45,000 acre-feet of water from Lake Elwell located behind Tiber Dam, a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) facility.
- Confirms tribal instream flow water rights on ceded lands that now are a part of the Lewis and Clark National Forest and Glacier National Park.
- Grants the Tribe the exclusive right to develop hydropower within the St. Mary Unit of the Milk River Project, a BOR project.
- Funds not only water-related construction projects, but fisheries, recreation, and energy programs as well. Such programs are designed to promote economic development and develop long term employment opportunities for Blackfeet tribal members.
- Resolves age-old disputes among the Tribe and its neighbors, as well as with the state and the federal government, and encourages long-term harmony and cooperation among all parties.
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Strange Brigade developers are proud of Rebellion risking new IPs instead of crafting sequels after sequels, as is so often the case in the games industry.
Strange Brigade certainly caught my attention so they're doing something right
I'm a big fan of Rebellion and i admire what they are doing. They are an independent dev/pub that makes AAA quality games, and they are expanding and making interesting content decisions. The Sniper Elite series is solid and the revival of the Battlezone IP was nice to see, but Strange Brigade looks very interesting. A 4 player co op shooter with an Indiana Jones/Mummy type vide. Hopefully the narrative is decent and it stands up in sp, but count me in.
I really hope Strange Brigade does well and they can continue to make experimental IPs like that. It looked promising when it was demoed at PSX.
I root for independent developers and mid tier publishers like Focus Home, Deck13, and Rebellion. We need devs/pubs like them to push the industry and to provide variety from the likes of EA, Ubi, ect. Games like The Surge and Sniper Elite 4 are high quality and entertaining titles that hold up well with their big money brethren. Strange Brigade, The Surge 2, Greedfall, Call of Cthulhu, and Vampyr are some of the more interesting titles in the imminent future.
I love fresh games
True, but sequels aren't necessarily evil either.
Sequels aren’t bad if done right and don’t come out every year or 2 (besides sports games) but if they are going downhill and you are just making them because they have a sellable name you are going to fail
They should be proud lol.
Makes a cod zombie dlc tier game "New ip" lol ok
Yup he has a point
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I read this book! It's one of my favorite series. The first book is Allegra Biscotti.
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Read the first! the seconds out already?? YES!
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i read the first book in this series.. it was really good but some of the scenarios seemed to be typical. i loved it though!
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Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany
Deep Violet Target Ball
Provenance: Ex: Ralph Finch Collection, American Glass Gallery
To understand this German target ball you must translate ‘SOPHIENHÜTTE IN ILMENAU (THÜR)’ which is embossed around the center band of the glass ball.
Sophienhütte means the specific site where the glass target ball was made. In this case, a building for a woman named Sophia or Sophienhütte glass factory or glassworks. Ilmenau means the town of Ilmenau. Thür is for Thuringia, a district known for glass, porcelain, and gun making. The target ball was made in Germany from 1875 to 1900 according to the auction catalog description.
Our 2-5/8″ diameter deep blue-violet target ball has a strong embossing with a quilted diamond pattern above and below the center band. It is a 2-piece mold with a rough sheared mouth and is in mint condition. It is not an easy target ball to find, especially in this deep violet coloration.
This is one of perhaps seven Sophienhütte In – Ilmenau (Thür) target balls found a few years ago in what was East Germany. The others were medium orange amber, cobalt blue, and aqua. Of note, the owner of the amber and aqua balls says the amber is a three-piece mold, and the aqua, a two-piece mold.
German glass production and glass-blowing centers in Thuringia, where the workers and their forefathers for many generations obtained their technical training. The glass industry was introduced into Germany from Venice and Bohemia during the Middle Ages. It was established in the forest region of Thuringia because suitable fuel and the necessary raw materials were close by. The Thuringian forest furnished wood used to fire the flass furnaces and the charcoal for the blowers’ lamps. The other materials used in the manufacture of glass, such as sand, lime, and soda, also were obtained in the vicinity.
The Sophienhütte was the first successfully operated glassworks that existed in Ilmenau in the Thuringian forest from 1852 to 1891. For a long time, it was the largest of the Ilmenau glassworks. Its opening also initiated the industrialization of the city and the tradition of the Ilmenau glass industry, which continues to this day.
Support: Painting of Sophienhütte, The Halberschmidt family. In 1951 this painting was made by Heinrich Lacroix for the dining room of the Sophienhütte. An engraving from 1860 served as a model. It shows the first hut building. The heirs of the former owners provided the Ilmenau painting on loan. It now hangs in the town hall. The photo of the picture comes from the 2006 home calendar. Published with the kind permission of Bernd Frankenberger
Primary Image: The Sophienhütte glass target ball imaged on location by Alan DeMaison, FOHBC Virtual Museum Midwest Studio
Support: Auction Lot 732: “SOPHIENHUTTE IN – ILMENAU (THUR)” Target Ball, Germany, 1875 – 1900. Deep violet coloration, quilted diamond pattern above and below center band, 2-piece mold, rough sheared mouth, dia. 2 5/8”, mint. Blown at the Sophienhutte Glassworks, in the town of Limenau, in the district of Thuringian, an area famous for glass, porcelain, and gun making. Not an easy target ball to find, especially in this deep violet coloration. – The Ralph Finch Collection of Target Balls, Traps and Shooting Ephemera, An Absentee Auction in Six Parts – 2017-2019, John Pastor and American Glass Gallery
Support: Auction Lot 148: “Sophienhutte In” – “Ilmenau (Thur)” Target Ball, two piece mold construction, Germany, 1875-1900. Spherical with quilted diamond pattern above and below center band with embossed lettering, vibrant orange amber, rough sheared mouth, dia. 2 5/8 inches. Bold embossing and a beautiful bright color. Fine condition. Cindy Gaffney collection. – Norman C. Heckler & Company, Auction #159
Support: Auction Lot 139: “Sophienhutte In” – “Ilmenau (Thur)” Target Ball, two piece mold construction, Germany, 1875-1900. Spherical with quilted diamond pattern above and below center band with embossed lettering, deep cobalt blue, rough sheared mouth, dia. 2 5/8 inches. Wonderful rich blue color and bold embossing. Fine condition. Cindy Gaffney collection. – Norman C. Heckler & Company, Auction #159
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Edith Wharton Page. 19 Nov. 2002 <http://www.Kutztown.edu/faculty/Reagan.Wharton.html>. Pizer, Donald. "The Naturalism of Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth." Twentieth Century Literature 41.2 (1995): 241-8.
Lindberg, Gary H. Edith Wharton and the Novel of Manners. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1975. Lyde, Marilyn Jones. Edith Wharton, Convention and Morality in the Work of a Novelist. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1959.
Mary Balkun explained in her book that “Lily … live[s] in a world of country homes, dinner parties, and the theatre” all of which require the use of money to attend (73). Since Lily has no money she turns to George Dorset, the husband of Bertha Dorset, her friend. He aggress to help her gain money through the stock market, however, Lily does not realize that she is expected to give up something in return; her body. Because of her lack of money Lily is then forced into situations where she herself is in danger, such as when Mr. Dorset invites Lily ... ... middle of paper ... ...Wharton and Fitzgerald to pay homage to the fight for a better life, even if it is lost in the end. Works Cited Balkun, Mary McAleer.
Daisy soon takes control over their relationship. In the quote, Gatsby waits for an approving look from Dai... ... middle of paper ... ... cannot keep it because they are incapable of providing all the essential things a woman needs in life, money, security, and masculinity; however, only one man can provide it, Tom. In Fitzgerald’s view, the only way to win a girl’s love and to keep it is through money. Fitzgerald shows the reader that together, love and money are the key to obtaining a satisfying relationship.The idea that people choose to be in a relationship for the money is sickening. Those who choose this way of life care about popularity and use rich and glory to be loved.
The Plot of the novel, is based on the fact that the newly rich, (those who were not born into money, but have acquired it over time), will never have the power of those who were born in to family wealth. The woman that Gatsby, the main character, is in love with, is married to Tom, a man of higher power than Gatsby. Living in East Egg, the couple looked down on those in West Egg. West Egg was “The less fashionable of the two,”(pg. 9) the area where those who had just acquired their new money lived.
New York: St. Martin's, 1993. Gerard, Bonnie Lynn. "From Tea to Chloral: Raising the Dead Lily Bart." Twentieth Century Literature 44.4 (1998): 409-27. Orr, Elaine N. "Contractual Law, Relational Whisper: A Reading of Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth."
Wealth and status is also important in the novel Jane Eyre, although they are important in different aspects of the novel and important to different people. There are two opposing views. Blanche Ingram, a very spiteful character is going to marry Mr. Rochester because of his wealth but when she is called to the gypsy to find out her future, she "finds out" that he is not as rich as he seems and therefore cancels all plans to marry him. "She (Blanche) considers the Rochester estate eligible to the last degree; though I told her something on that point about an hour ago which made her look wondrous grave".1 However there is another view to the importance of wealth and status. Jane Eyre, the main character says, "Were I a gentleman like him, I would take to my bosom only such a wife as I could love".2 Money and status are not important to her.
Even though Newland explains to her that it will be a small event she is determined to show them how much better she could be then them. It is to show her power, wealth, and also status in society. In society there are rules that must be followed for if they are broken the aristocrats shall look down upon them, and Wharton shows the rules from start to finish. In the begging Newland cannot arrive on time for it is improper and towards the end he cannot be with the Countess Olenska for she is not who society has deemed him acceptable to be with. Wharton focuses her novel on a period in time which society plays a key role in the community of New York’s citizen’s lives; it is also the ending period of the high New York class citizens due to the fact of the change coming into the northern states.


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It always seemed a cruel experiment.
The candle in the bell jar.
A boy amongst boys I watched the flame burning bright and brave and unsuspecting. I suffered for it as it weakened and suffocated in the deprived air. Mourned for it as it guttered and died, darkening the glass with funereal smoke.
A lack of oxygen has a similar effect on me..
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You may have heard someone refer to the “veil between the worlds growing thinner” at this time. On the night of Halloween, it is understood that this “veil” is at its thinnest, allowing communication with those who have crossed over to come more readily. But where or what is this proverbial veil, and why is it thinner now?
I recently overheard a medium dismiss this notion out of hand. Of course, spirit communication is an everyday reality for him. It’s literally his day job and because the idea doesn’t fit his unusual experience, he decided it was untrue. However, when something surfaces across cultures and centuries it is a part of the collective subconscious, and we know those things carry great bearing and truth.
Which means there has to be something to this idea of the thinning veil, right?
Many things we experience can be explained through the principles of resonance and dissonance because our entire universe is made up of frequencies, or vibration. (If you’d like to read more about resonance and dissonance, click here.) At this time of year, our lovely planet (or our half of it), our Mother Earth, is moving through a cyclical death process, preparing for the sleep of winter. As autumn draws on, our planet moves closer and closer towards a hibernating or deathlike state. Though we are often disconnected from this process today, we cannot really escape it. What our mother experiences, suffers, moves through—so, too, do we.
Once upon a time, people would have only had certain things to eat at this time of year. They would have made adjustments to their schedule to reflect the waning daylight and growing night. Today, we mostly feel it in the weather changes, in our holiday traditions, and maybe in the way the care for our yard or garden. But we are still moving through this process with our planet as a single organism. As we do so, we resonate more and more with death—the gateway to the spirit world. When we resonate with something, we have no resistance to it (or very little). So the changes we experience, the thinning veil and the ease in spirit communication, is on our side of the equation not that of the deceased, because we are naturally more open and allowing in this direction.
In the Southern hemisphere, many people are celebrating this crucial day during spring and not autumn because they are following the Roman Catholic calendar. However, pagans in those countries and other celebrants have reverted to following the seasons, understanding the true roots of this crucial time. And yet, because we know opposites to be two sides of the same coin, we can find some peace with this mix up.
The fact that so many people are celebrating together, and therefore resonating together, gives momentum to this time, making it even more powerful and effective. Halloween, or Samhain, as the celebration of the final harvest, can be likened to the last breath of life. We stand at a precipice now, gazing into the world of the other, a foot poised in each, connected to both. It is from this sacred place that we can reach into one and draw forth into the other, from here that we connect most easily to those waiting for us on the other side, from here that we resonate the strongest with the frequency of spirit.
And so the short answer is, yes, we really are closer to the spirit world at Halloween.
Death is merely a transition. As a moment of supreme nonresistance, it is nothing to fear, but truly a wonder to celebrate. Death, like birth, ushers us lovingly from one side to another. For many, death comes as a mercy, an end to suffering. For others it can be sudden or even unwanted. But the moment of release, the true vibration of death, is never painful. It is the resistance to that moment just before, the suffering, that we truly fear.
Those who fear this time of year are often facing resonance with their disenfranchised experience of death. The part of themselves that knows it will die and has had to experience the pain of losing others they love resonates with this powerful time and makes itself known, creating a personal experience of dissonance and activating feelings of fear, suffering, and grief. (Many people in the Judeo-Christian traditions experience this because they confuse the concept of “eternal life” with eternal “physical” life, or eternal ego. They see death as opposing life and have not been given the context with which to frame these two harmoniously—they are one in the same, two sides or perspectives of one, unified whole.)
If you find you are fearful at this time, you may want to explore your subconscious issues around death, ego, and resistance. If you can make peace with them and integrate these parts of yourself, you will find that this season can be a joyful experience—one in which we embrace many disenfranchised parts of ourselves. You may experience healing, or harmony, with your encounters of death and grief, and you may find new ways to connect with your loved ones who have already passed and heretofore felt so far from you when they are in reality only right next door.


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During a recent visit to Mexico, our colleague Erika embarked on a journey to learn more about her country’s deep and proud cacao roots. Tag along with Erika on her discovery tour of Mexico’s rich cacao heritage. From Mexico City to Chiapas, we will follow the cacao trail through museums, archeological sites, quaint towns and our partner Finca La Rioja. Put on some sun screen and comfortable shoes, because it’s time to start moving!
On the trail of Mexican cocoa culture and heritage
Cacao has been intertwined with the history and heritage of my beautifully diverse and colorful home country of Mexico. Used for religious rituals and ceremonies, as medicine or as a means of payment by ancestral cultures, cacao is still very present in our rich culinary culture and our agricultural landscape. In the international scene, Mexican cocoa is nowadays represented by award winning producers whose premium beans are used in the kitchens of renowned chocolate makers, pastry chefs and chefs.
If you ever go to Mexico City and the states of Chiapas, Yucatán, Quintana Roo and others in the south of the country, you will most likely come across cacao-related food, products and images in shops and cafés. And in every single area, museums and archeological sites will offer you a window into the past and a grip on the significance of cacao to the peoples who settled in parts of what we now know as Mexico and parts of Central America.
MEXICO CITY: MEXICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Our journey starts in Mexico City, in the National Museum of Anthropology. This impressive museum houses four square kilometers of exhibits containing the world’s largest collection of ancient Mexican art. As visitors saunter through the massive halls, they will sooner or later come across vast evidence of the role cacao played throughout the history of the Olmecs, Mayas, Aztecs, Mixtecs, Zapotecs and Toltecs. Pictures, icons, early markets trade representations and an endless collection of vases and pots give you a glimpse into these groups’ beliefs and customs.
Cocoa beans were extremely valuable, exceeding the value of gold at times. In the archaeological site of Bonampak in Chiapas, an impressive mural depicts a vase which represented the 45,000 cocoa beans offered as tribute to the ruler of the city. Usually cacao was reserved only for consumption of the elite and royals of these cultures. Sometimes it would only be the men of these social segments who had access to it.
Some exhibits highlight the ritualistic uses of cocoa in these cultures. Cocoa was a central element in festivals and ceremonies such as the pre-Spanish Mayan baptism ritual; weddings where offerings to the gods were placed to ensure a woman’s fertility; and funerals, during which beautifully decorated vessels containing cacao and chocolate drinks were set in the tombs of the elite, to accompany them and give them energy in their journey to the afterlife.
According to Mayan and Olmec creation myths, the gods found the cacao tree in the “Mountain of Sustenance” in paradise. It was then that the feathered-serpent god Quetzalcoatl took the tree and presented it to his people to feast from it, so that they would be healthy and strong. In some versions we hear as well that the gods of water, love and beauty were involved so that the seeds would grow and have beautiful flowers from which the cocoa pods would develop.
Mexico City also houses the wonderful and whimsical MUCHO – the Museo del Chocolate. In a next instalment of our Cocoa Stories, I will take you on my unforgettable trip to this little gem of a museum dedicated to promoting knowledge, traditions and the Mexican cacao culture.
Our travels through Mexico led us on towards Chiapas, where we spent a couple of days at Finca La Rioja and took some days off to further explore this historical cocoa region.
José María kindly welcomed us at his beloved plantation which we had so many times seen in videos and pictures. It was the first time I visited a plantation and I was not disappointed! The trees were bearing healthy fruit after a difficult period of disease last year. Porcelana beans were drying in the sun on wooden trays – finally some sun after a challenging period of extended rains. It takes patience, love and above all a lot of perseverance and hard work to produce cocoa beans under such challenging circumstances. This one bag is filled not only with award winning cocoa beans but with so much more…
Our next stop is Palenque – a Maya city state that perished in the 8th century and which is considered to contain some of the finest examples of Mayan architecture and art that was ever produced. Our local guide started the tour by narrating the sacred history of creation according to Mayan belief. Gods made men out of a mixture of corn paste and cacao. There were two first failed attempts: a mixture of corn paste and wood which was too rigid and a mixture of corn paste and mud which would break after drying out. It was only the last one, the one mixed with cacao, which allowed them to breathe life into it. And there we were, the human race.
This mythical and symbolic association of cacao with maize lives on in many drinks and dishes. Pozol is a drink which mixes fermented corn dough and cocoa. It’s served cold and it’s considered a thirst-quencher that gives energy. Some even believe that it has medicinal properties, drinking it to fight diseases. Either way, we found it delicious and refreshing!
While exploring the enchanting town of San Cristóbal de las Casas we came upon constant reminders of the way cacao and cocoa are still part of the local culture. A store proudly displayed a jewellery collection based on cacao: the tree, the fruit, the open pods and different artifacts used to store or serve cacao. Further on, we encountered a hot cocoa store, with wonderful vases and cocoa pictures as decoration. At a coffee shop the benefits of cocoa were shared with its guests: anti-inflammatory, stabilizes blood pressure, reduces stress, improves blood circulation…each and all of them good reasons to keep consuming it!
We were happily surrounded by cacao, its different products and its history. And we are equally happy to be able to share all these experiences as one of our Cocoa Stories. Our cocoa journey continues to inspire and surprise us. Who knows where it will take us next. There is always something else to discover, it’s always just around the corner.

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For the first time this year I might well be using the word 'scorchio' in my forecast - the temperature is rising!
Today under the cloud we're expecting highs of 21c but by Sunday temperatures will rocket to 27c!
Low pressure is still in charge today, allowing weather fronts to bring us cloud, we will see some bright spells though, and the wind will be light.
The west will be best for sunshine today.
Through this evening is when most of us will enjoy the most sunshine before a weather front brings more cloud from the South-West overnight.
That cloud will be enough to produce the occasional spot of drizzly rain tomorrow morning but it will improve through the day with all of us enjoying some good spells of sunshine and dry weather by the afternoon.
It will be breezy but it will still feel warmer than today at 22c.
High pressure then starts to build and that's when we'll see more sunshine and the rising temperatures day by day.
It is most definitely a bbq weekend as it stays dry, sunny and warm everywhere!
As the temperatures rises so do the UV levels.
The sun is very strong this time of year and sun protection is essential to prevent burning.
Pollen levels will also be very high from Friday onwards.


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Place aux Herbes is located in the heart of Saint Tropez, right next to the Vieux Port and it is the place where you will find all local products, flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
Wake up early in the morning and enjoy a walk through this lively market, filled with colourful flowers, fresh fruits, vegetables, and other regional products. It is the perfect way to start your day, with all the natural smells and lively colours.
Then you can head off to the Halle aux Poissons, another Provençal market where you will also spot a lot of restaurant owners buying fresh fish for their customers.
After you finish with your shopping you can enjoy a walk through the promenade and the Old Port, situated close by, while admiring some wonderful views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surroundings of the region as well.
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‘#5xTypical’ is a series of music based interviews with musicians by Karen van Gilst. What do musicians listen to? While cleaning, during sexy time or when working out? Do they have specific songs for specific moments? Or do they listen to music to influence their emotions?
"I only started listening to it 15 years ago. And to be honest, I still don’t get it. Not completely. So, I think I can’t say something about this song." - Kubilay Kaya (singer-songwriter)
Awesome record! I really don’t know why. I can’t even hear what he is singing. But still awesome.
These guys are gods! I ought to make a top 5 of the Beatles, or top 211 really, because of te number of songs they released. All other music comes after the 211th song.
I’m not really an Ellington fan, more a Coltrane fan. A love supreme definitely has a place in my top 5 best records ever. Something that’s quite remarkable actually because growing up I didn’t hear much jazz. I only started listening to it 15 years ago. And to be honest, I still don’t get it. Not completely. So, I think I can’t say something about this song. I can only say the following: Are you in a mellow mood? Love sick? BAM. This is the one.
Best soul song ever. I can just hear the love in it. Listen to the opening lyric; Add a little sugar. Come on! And with that falsetto! Without sounding forced or pretentious. I love that. It’s smooth, sexy, but not too much. It’s not sexist. Like a lot of soul singers from his generation. Curtis, he could be your uncle. Do you know what I mean?
This songs is incredible even without the vocals. But Curtis voice is the thing that completes it. But the version I think I like most is by Gladys Knight & The pips. She sings with chest voice which makes it sound even sexier but at the same time more raw, honest. Also, her timing is different and there is less trombone. Which makes it less bombastic.
The beat of this song is incredibly nice. In fact, it’s so nice, I instantly forgive him for the lyrics. They don’t interest me.
Kubilay kicked his career off with a number one hit. Although, not really. Technically, he wrote the song for Ali B. He studied composition and music production for 2,5 years at the HKU, Art academy of Utrecht. He wrote the song, and related record, during his first year. “Suddenly I felt like ‘the man’ with a lot of money and succes. But after a while it obviously got less. The feeling of having to produce only hit songs in the studio didn’t motivate me. Deep down I always knew this wasn’t what I wanted to do.
The songs had to meet too much requirements. They had to be short to get a chance to be played at the radio. I couldn’t use all the lyrics I wanted in fear to exclude a target group. I mainly wrote for the twenty somethings because they had the most money to spend on a CD. And so on, and so on. When you work like that, the music stays synthetic. I had fun writhing! Don’t get me wrong! But somehow, I knew this wasn’t what I wanted to do with my life. For me it started to look like a factory job.
My new record will be small, artistic, inspired by Spinvis. And The Beatles of course."


The City of Sulphur Springs offers one million gallons of water to reward the first person who calls in any major water break in the next 24 hours. The city defines a major water break as any break on city water main that is not a service lateral unless that lateral is four inches or greater in diameter. Any person who spots a leak should call 903-885-7602 and press one for dispatch.
The reward applies to every major water break that occurs in the Sulphur Springs City limits. I mean that an individual or business water bill will be free until they reach the million-gallon mark. It only applies to the first person who calls in each break. The reward may also apply to sewer fees on a gallon for gallon basis. The water in the water tower is said to be dwindling fast. North Hopkins Water Supply, which gets its water from Sulphur Springs, also has major breaks.


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by Kathleen McCoy
100 B.C. – 100 A.D.
Discovered in 1984 in the Lindow Moss Bog near Manchester and conveyed to The British Museum
Starlight directly entered
the right side of his skull.
He has been left with half
of one right leg. The other
is just gone. Yet time has kept
his speechless lips full,
writ large upon his smashed
and slanted leather face—
clubbed twice at twenty-five, then
strangled, throat slashed.
Did they come in their Druidic
hoods as friends, with their wily
eyes, their toasting silver
cup of mistletoe that steamed,
chimed, swirled, like a belly dancer
whose iron sword
glistened in moonlight? The savage
bells rang for centuries. And all of this
to keep the trees in flower,
the fields rife with grain and honey.
The ridiculous bogged down,
preserved in peat, half a man
who lived half a life
with a half-life of two millennia,
the pounding in the chest
of the wolf’s next meal.
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Queen's Gold Medal for Jo Shapcott
Jo Shapcott has won the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry. Her collection, Of Mutability, which traces her experience of breast cancer, has already won the Costa book of the year award.
Shapcott previously turned down a CBE in 2003 because of Britain’s involvement in the Iraq war. Previous winners of the Queen’s Gold Medal, which was established in 1933, include WH Auden, Siegfried Sassoon, and John Betjeman. Shapcott has also won the National Poetry Competition twice, the Commonwealth poetry prize, and the Forward prize.


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It all started in Africa. At this upcoming program learn about gourds and their uses in many countries. See amazing gourd art influenced by different cultures.
Thursday, July 28, 7:00–8:30 pm
Around the World with Gourds
Learn about the hard-shelled gourd and how it has traveled the globe for centuries. Be inspired by the many different cultures that have used gourds as you embellish and decorate your own.
Registration required. Call 785-580-4540.
Marvin Auditorium 101C
We have the most amazing gourd art book collection here at your library. Pick up a book list or check some out at the program. One of the newest is Gourds + Fiber. In this program that’s just what you’ll be doing. Incorporating some raffia fiber into a woven design around the top of a gourd as in the picture below. Call to reserve your spot. See you there!


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Full of ingredients you already have in your kitchen pantry, you can quickly whip up these no-bake cookies to satisfy your sweet craving anytime. Fudgy, chewy, and delightful, make these no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies in a matter of minutes!
Large mixing bowl
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2 ½ cup quick cooking oats
Mix sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in a double boiler.
Heat until boil; let boil for 2 minutes.
After mixture reaches boiling, remove and cool.
Stir in vanilla, oats and peanut butter until well mixed.
Drop by tablespoon onto waxed paper.
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Gustavo Petro is the new president of Colombia. On June 19, the country’s history is cut in half with the victory of the first left-wing politician as a guest of the Casa de Nariño. Much of the social and labor movement has been involved in Petro’s campaign since its inception and many more have joined for the second round. The great support received by Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez is also a triumph for the men and women of the social organizations and trade unions who committed themselves to the idea of change they proclaimed.
The central trade unions and many organizations rejoiced at the victory of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez. The presidents of the centrals came out to show their support for the new government and to express their hope for a change that benefits the workers of Colombia.
The Central Unitaria de Trabajadores, CUT, the Confederación de Trabajadores de Colombia, CTC and the Confederación General del Trabajo, CTG, as the main trade union centers of the country han coincided in apoyar al nuevo gobierno and in estar ready to build the reforms that are necessary in the country. They also hope that regulations that affect workers’ rights and unionism will be repealed.
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CUT says new era begins with government of Gustavo Petro
Francisco Maltes, president of the CUT declared that with the government of Gustavo Petro a new era begins in Colombia. He assured that there are many shortcomings that the new president will have to address, including hunger, inequality and the lack of university education for young people.
Regarding trade unionism, Maltes said that the country is required to respect freedom of association, the right to associate and the right to organize. In the same way, it is necessary that the agreements are respected, both in the public and private sectors. Finally, Maltes spoke of the need for this new government to comply with international labor recommendations.
On the other hand, the CUT also announced a statement of support to the government of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez. The factory considers the new government’s proposal to implement the peace agreement, seek social justice and environmental justice to be very positive. They express in the communication their desire to seek progress on decent work and I say. The Centrale also says it wants to ask for collective compensation for the union movement. Likewise, the CUT will seek to have its unions participate in the construction of the Development Plan and ends by saying that it will be part of the great national agreement.
Satisfaction and joy at the CTC
Miguel Morantes, president of the CTC affirmed that in the Central there is satisfaction and joy to be the first time that the left manages to come to power. He assured that they are waiting for the changes that the new government will bring and that they hope that these will begin to lift the country out of backwardness, poverty and exclusion.
Morantes said the country’s challenges are great but he hopes the people will understand the importance of coming together to seek Colombia’s progress. Regarding labor and union issues, the CTC President assured that this new government will be beneficial for the labor movement which has been stigmatized, flouted and marginalized. A first step to achieving a better world of work will be the repeal of Executive Order 1174, Morantes said. Also, according to the union leader, it is necessary to repeal other regulations harmful to workers and seek to improve the responsiveness of the trade union movement in the country.
Finally, Morantes referred to the attitude of the trade unions and sectors of the economy which welcomed the new government. He said it was important that many people look for a way to move the country forward and assured that the CLC would also be ready to support all initiatives aimed at the well-being of Colombia.
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The CGT believes that the course of the country has been rectified
Percy Oyola Palomá, president of the CGT, said that the response of the majority of voters decided to correct the situation regarding the application of the neoliberal model. He assured that this model has been the cause of impoverishment, exclusion and hunger and that it has been massively rejected since last year in unemployment. Oyola hopes that this change expressed at the ballot box will be for the good of the country.
The president of the CGT also hopes that the new government will listen to the workers. In the same way, they expect it to incorporate the international recommendations of the ILO’s Committee of Experts, which has declared that changes must be made in terms of freedom of association, collective bargaining, stopping collective agreements and progress in trade at several levels. Oyola also referred to the recommendations that are in the Action Plan for Labour, the Canadian government and the OECD, he assured that it is important that these are fulfilled.
In addition, the president of the CGT said that they hope that in this government the social dialogue will be deepened, that it will be useful and constructive and that the national agreement will be with the workers within the framework of this dialogue necessary to build reforms in work and pensions and helpful in generating decent work.
En lo que tiene que ver con la disposición que han mostrado los gremios económicos para trabajar con el nuevo gobierno, Percy Oyola aseguró que espera que ese gran acuerdo nacional permita tener las guarantees suficientes para avanzar en la búsqueda de transformations que hagan posible el trabajo decente in Colombia
Finally, Oyola assured that there is a lot of hope in the CGT and that they hope that this new government will lay the foundations for a new relationship between Colombians and that it will reduce the conflict that has been expressed from repressive manner.
Francia Márquez and domestic workers
Another organization that declared itself satisfied with the electoral victory of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez is the Afro-Colombian Union of Domestic Workers, Utrasd. Bearing in mind that the current Vice President is Afro and at one time did some domestic work, this group hopes that their issues will be better addressed by the new government.
The president of the union assured that France, to be a woman and an Afro, knows what the fight of this people is for the recognition of rights. As an organization, they hope that it can give importance to the issue of domestic work and that progress can be made in the demands of the sector.
Claribed said the union organization was on the move during the campaign and that it hopes the new government will promote a public housing inspection policy. He also said they are asking for a reclassification of the risks of domestic workers’ work and for progress to be made in social dialogue and collective bargaining.
Finally, Claribed Palacios assured that she hopes that the new vice-president will come forward and learn about the functioning of the monitoring table of Agreement 189, that she will become a mourner and that what is written will come to fruition.
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(PrivateEquityCentral.net) UK private equity turnaround specialist Alchemy Partners has backed the £17.3m ($28.5m) buyout by portfolio company Just Learning of CareShare, operator of the largest children’s nursery chain in Scotland, from UK private equity firm 3i.
The deal is the biggest to date in the £2.2bn nursery sector, and makes Just Learning the second biggest operator in the
3i held a controlling interest in Careshare since 2000, when founder Isabel Ridley negotiated a £12m management buyout. Ridley will remain on board as an adviser.
The acquisition incorporates Careshare's 20 Scottish nurseries in
Alchemy Partners, under managing partner Jon Moulton, paid £13.8m for an 84.5 per cent equity stake in Just Learning in December 2001. Just Learning had sales of £7.8m prior to the buyout.
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In April, Alchemy backed the £7.35m management buyout of the investment banking division of
Alchemy backed the E350m management buyout of listed Irish educational software company Riverdeep Group in December. In September, the firm acquired


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In Duxbury, there are still questions around the disturbing story of the high school varsity football team, whose players were accused last week of using anti-Semitic language.
The school fired the head coach and is conducting an investigation into exactly what the football players said: they allegedly used words like "dreidel," "Rabbi," and "Auschwitz" to call plays on the field.
Among those who took action right away was Barry Finegold. He's the Democratic State Senator representing parts of Lawrence and Andover — and he's Jewish.
He wrote an open a letter inviting the team to meet with him, which they did over the weekend. We talk to Sen. Finegold about how that meeting went.
On his meeting with the football team:
Sen. Barry Finegold: "Well, really, what I wanted to do is I wanted them to connect with my story, but I also pivoted to tell them that, you know, being a Jewish person and playing football wasn't always the easiest thing."
"I had a situation where at the beginning of every game my freshman year in college...every single member of the team would get on a knee and say the Our Father [prayer]. Being Jewish, I didn't get on my knee. I stood up. So I stood out like a sore thumb. And you're a freshman and all of these seniors and juniors and sophomores are in front of you. So that wasn't easy. And at the same time, my sophomore year, we were playing Georgetown — it was a very big game — but it fell on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. And I explained to my coach, I can't play. You know, it was drilled in my head at very young age that Sandy Koufax didn't pitch in the World Series, so you can never play sports on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur. So I've had experiences where I've felt different playing the sport. But at the same time, the game of football has been so instrumental to my life and I just really wanted to come across and explain how much it meant to me. And then I also talked about how much Judaism meant to me as well."
On if the team heard him and has a different point of view:
Sen. Barry Finegold: "I do [believe they appreciated what I was saying]. And the thing that I talked about is a Jewish term called 'Teshuva,' which means redemption, and that in the Jewish religion, we do believe in redemption. And to me, life is about looking forward."
"I also talk to them — and I showed them a clip of Elie Wiesel, who's probably one of the most well-known spokespeople for the Holocaust — and when he was talking about the Holocaust, he says, the reason why we talk about the Holocaust is not to have people feel bad for us, to give us pity or to cry for us. The reason why we talk about the Holocaust is to make the world a better place and for all of us to be messengers...I'm hopeful that every member of this team will be messengers of good and this will be a learning experience, a teachable moment. In the end. I'm hopeful and in Elie Wiesel's words that the world will be a better place."
On the education of genocide:
Sen. Barry Finegold: "Well, I think really what it turns to is a real problem, beyond this team or Duxbury, is the lack of education of young people in our state when it comes to genocide. Thirty five percent of all students in Massachusetts can't even name a single concentration camp."
"And the thing that I really stressed was that the reason why it's a big deal to make light of a word like Auschwitz, is that, as we say, those who tend to make light or forget history tend to repeat it. And what I also showed the students is...Rwanda, I showed them Bosnia. And that we in the state and as someone who's a state lawmaker, we now know we need to do a better job of educating people about genocide."
"...as we say, those who tend to make light or forget history tend to repeat it."Sen. Barry Finegold
"And it's not even just about a Jewish genocide. It's about an Armenian genocide. It's about the killing fields in Cambodia. So I think this is also a wake up call to all of us in elected office that we in the state of Massachusetts also need to do a better job of educating young people about this."
This segment aired on April 1, 2021.

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Cinema City signs lease agreement for the cinema in Sofia, Bulgaria. Cinema City to open in the largest shopping mall in Bulgaria
Today Cinema City International, N.V. (WSE:CCI) (“CCI”) announced that Cinema City Bulgaria EOOD has signed a lease agreement with Bulfeld EOOD for the multiplex in Sofia in the shopping mall Paradise Center. The cinema is expected to open in the 4th quarter 2012.
“Bulgaria is a country, where our operations have still a sound potential to grow. In Sofia we are present already five years with our big multiplex and an IMAX screen enjoying a keen interest from the audience. We look forward to open our second multiplex in the city and we will be happy to deliver our best cinema service to a wider audience in Sofia. ” said Moshe (Mooky) Greidinger, CEO of Cinema City, the largest multiplex cinema operator in Central & Eastern Europe and in Israel.
Cinema City Bulgaria has signed a lease agreement with Bulfeld EOOD to lease space for the multiplex in the biggest shopping mall in Bulgaria, Paradise Center, planned to open in the 4th quarter 2012. The Company is currently operating 4 multiplexes in the country with a total of 41 screens: in Sofia, Plovdiv, Russe and Stara Zagora. The cinemas in Russe and Stara Zagora were opened during 2010. In 2011 The company plans to open shopping centers in Varna and Burgas. In the Mall Of Sofia in Sofia Cinema City is running the only IMAX theatre in the country.
In 2010 cinema related operations in Bulgaria brought over EUR 8 million revenues in Cinema City. The company sold there over 1.3 million tickets. In Bulgaria Cinema City is also running the film distribution business through Forum Film Bulgaria being exclusive representative of the Walt Disney Studio, Paramount and Universal studios in the country. The Company is also offering cinema advertising to a wide group of clients via its subsidiary New Age Media.
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How To Choose Colors When It Comes To Fashion And Style
My ex-girlfriend once looked at my closet and said, “Wow everything in here is so black and white!”
Up until then, I had never noticed it before. But she was right; my closet was indeed pretty dull, with most of my clothing being either dark or neutral colors. Contrast that with my girlfriend’s closet: a rainbow of purples, pinks, and reds.
A lot of guys have issues with colors and for some reason like to stick with neutral colors. While it’s hard to go wrong with neutral tones, too much of them can come across as bland and boring. Colors are associated with emotions and passion, so it’s important to expand beyond “safe” colors like black and blue, and experiment with more daring hues like red or even pink.
Remember Mr. Unstylish from previous articles. You don’t want to be the guy that’s known for only wearing black, blue, and khaki brown. Those colors are safe and boring. You can’t build attraction with style by being boring, so experiment!
Emotions and Colors
A lot of people underestimate the power of colors, but psychologists and advertisers have known about the emotional properties of colors for a long time. Just looking at certain colors conjures up emotions, which make them a powerful tool in your style arsenal. Here is a list of common colors, and the emotions that are associated with them:
• Blue — Peaceful, stable, professional, loyal. Not all of these traits are bad for attraction, but having “stable” as the only thing going for you is a bad strategy. Use blue as the backdrop to layer on other colors, or experiment with different shades of blue such as baby blue or turquoise. Blue probably has the most diverse range of shades that can work in your styling.
• Green — Safe, reliable, environmental, calm. Again, these are not bad emotions to have associated with you, but they don’t exactly trigger any Style Attraction Switches either.
• Yellow — Energetic, happy, optimistic, hunger. (Have you ever noticed how one of the primary colors of McDonald’s is yellow? This is why.) This color has more energy and can be a good addition to your style arsenal if used sparingly.
• Orange — Cheerful, creative, stimulating, attention grabbing. This is a great color that is overlooked by a lot of guys. Orange is a very powerful color, so don’t overdo it. However incorporating a bit of orange into your outfit can help you stand out and grab people’s attention.
• Red — Warmth, anger, danger, boldness, courage, desire. Red is a very strong color with a lot of powerful emotions associated with it. Recent psychological research has even shown that women find men who are wearing red to be more sexually attractive than those who aren’t, so use that knowledge to incorporate more red into your wardrobe.
• Purple — Power, royalty, nobility, mystery, magic. Purple is a color that has historically been associated with power and nobility. Across cultures, there is something a little mysterious about purple. Adding purple to your outfit can be a very powerful touch. However, don’t overdo it, as purple (especially brighter purples) is also seen as a feminine color.
• Pink – A stereotypical feminine color. But a pink dress shirt can look great on the guy who can own the clothing piece. Contrast it with other masculine items for a polarizing look.
• Grey — Conservative, serious, dull, peaceful. Grey by itself is one of the most boring colors there is. Don’t overlook it though. Because it’s so bland, it can be mixed with pretty much any other color in an outfit. Just don’t overdo it, or you yourself will end up looking plain and dull.
• Brown — Confident, casual, earthy, reliable. Brown is a very solid color that doesn’t get used often enough. Black tends to be overused, so consider mixing up your wardrobe by getting brown shoes, a brown belt, or a brown leather jacket to bring this stable and masculine hue into play. Brown is often a more casual version of black.
• Black — Elegance, power, sophistication, strength. With emotions like these, it’s no wonder that wearing a nice suit is so powerful. Unless you are wearing an all black suit, don’t overuse black though, or you’ll end up looking Goth or gloomy. Mix black up with other colors to break up the darkness and monotony.
That’s just an overview of some of the colors that are out there. Colors are not an exact science, and different people associate different emotions with different colors, but there are usually some commonalities. Colors in the real world are rarely as simple as the primary colors presented here, so just pause and reflect for a moment when you see a colorful piece of clothing in real life, and ask yourself what emotions it conjures up.
Colors and Skin Type
The color of our skin can change the way a color looks on you. While a bright green might look good on someone with darker skin, someone with very pale skin might look sickly wearing the same color. Here are a few rules of thumb regarding color and skin tone:
Fair Skin (Whiter skin complexion with lighter hair and eyes) looks good in:
• Turquoise [Complements blue eyes and blonde hair]
• Baby blue [To be honest, baby blue looks good on everybody]
• Light brown and green [Calming, smoothing colors]
• Off-white [Specifically creams and light blues to add contrast to an already white skin]
• Cyan/fluorescent blue [Adds confidence and flair very well]
Medium Skin (Tanned skin) looks good in everything.
White people can achieve this type of skin via tanning, like the cast of Jersey Shore. However most Southeast Asians and some Southern Europeans have this tanned color naturally. Many Brazilians will fall into this category.
Tanned skin is the most versatile, and can look good in just about any color (except maybe tan).
• Purple [I remember going to Brazil for a vacation and seeing the color purple everywhere. There were different shades of purple, from purple shirts to purple sarongs to purple dresses. It was so beautiful!]
• Crisp white [looks beautiful in contrast to the slightly tanned skin. A clean white shirt shows of the shirt itself as well as the skin color]
Darker Skin looks best in:
• Pink [Anybody can look good in pink, but darker skin looks great in it]
• White [Adds contrast to those darker skin tones]
• Blue(s) [Any blue would look good, particularly vibrant blue and baby blue]
• Gray [Almost like layering a lighter color on top of a dark skin tone]
• Red [All shades again, bright reds to rich burgundy and magenta]
• Light Purple [Purple is one of those colors that you have to experiment with, but the effects can be breathtaking]
The colors that look good on you depends on more than just your skin tone. Not every color works for every man. Also, a slight change in the shade of a color can have a subtle but dramatic effect. The key is to experiment and remember that the final decision is up to your own calibration. Your measure of success should be positive attention and comments from women about your style.
The general rule of thumb is that, if you have light skin, wear darker colors, and, if you have dark skin, lighter colors will look good on you. You can also use techniques such as layering to help you utilize colors that otherwise might not look good against your bare skin.
One of the marks of someone who is a master of style is that he knows how to match colors in a way that is appealing. There is actually a bit of science behind this, so we’ll explore this topic in detail.
The Color Wheel
If you recall back to your high school art class, you may remember a tool called the color wheel. The color wheel is a diagram that artists and graphic designers use to find colors that are complimentary to each other. It is also a tool that you can use to match the colors in your outfit for the best effect.
This is what the color wheel looks like:
First, there are the Primary Colors. There are three primary colors: red, blue, and yellow. These are the basic colors from which all the other colors in the wheel are made.
The second are the Secondary Colors. These are the colors that are made by combining the primary colors together. If you remember playing with paints in kindergarten, you’ll recall that the following combinations make up the secondary colors:
Red + Yellow = Orange
Blue + Yellow = Green
Red + Blue = Violet (Purple)
Pretty simple stuff so far, right?
Things start to get a little trickier when we get to Tertiary Colors. These are formed by combining a Primary Color with an adjacent Secondary Color. If you’ve been keeping track, this gives us:
Orange + Red = Red-Orange
Orange + Yellow = Yellow-Orange
Green + Blue = Blue Green
Green + Yellow = Yellow-Green
Violet + Blue = Blue-Violet
Violet + Red = Red-Violet
As you can see from the diagram, all of these colors can also be shifted in terms of lightness or darkness. This gives us the rich variation of colors found in everyday life. But there are two more pieces of color related terminology.
The first is Analogous Colors. These are colors that are next to each other on the color wheel, for example blue and green, or orange and red. These colors match well because they are similar to each other.
Working with analogous colors is a good start for matching colors. Remember, the more similar the colors are to each other in hue, the better they will go with each other. So a really bright blue might not look good against a darker green.
The second is Complimentary Colors. These are colors that are directly across from each other on the color wheel. Because these colors are opposite from each other, they really stand out against each other. Use complimentary colors to create strong contrasts, but don’t overdo it, or your outfit can appear too busy or overpowering.
The final tip for matching colors is the most simple but useful: colors that are the same match up quite nicely with each other! Matching the color of different elements of your outfit can help create a sense of wholeness and symmetry, which really brings your look together. For example, wearing black shoes with a black belt, or maybe complimenting an orange scarf with daring orange socks. Play around with matching the colors of different items of your outfits to create more cohesive and thoughtful look.
Women notice when the colors of your clothes match nicely. Here is another color wheel which you may find helpful when putting together your outfits:
A Final Note About Colors
Colors can be a very powerful tool for your style arsenal. Because different colors have different emotional associations to them, you can use colors to communicate the message that you want, including several of the Style Attraction Switches. Keep in mind that different colors go well with different skin tones, and keep in mind the color wheel when mixing and matching colors.
Finally, color can be a powerful tool, but don’t overuse it. As a general rule, try to have no more than 3 distinct colors in a single outfit. This isn’t a hard and fast rule, but any more than that can be confusing and overwhelming to the eye.

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I’ve changed tariff – why has my Direct Debit amount not changed?
Your energy will be charged at your new tariff from the effective date of your tariff change.
But as we aim to keep your payments as stable possible, we don't automatically change them from day one. That happens when we next review your energy account.
We look to review your account twice during each 12-month billing period. This is to keep your Direct Debit payments in line with your energy use.
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We'll ask you for a meter reading beforehand. If you don't provide one, we won't review your Direct Debit amount at this stage.
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Again, we'll ask you for a meter reading. If you don't submit one, your Direct Debit amount for your next billing year will be based on an estimate of your energy use.