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Redis is a powerful NoSQL database that is quickly becoming one of the most used and most popular options for NoSQL databases. Redis offers an easy to use interface, great documentation, and a wealth of clients to integrate within your application. Getting Started with Redis provides fundamental topics of Redis, installation of Redis, and also provides a demo of how to create a Redis Cluster and to make your Redis configuration highly available.
Whether you are new to application development or are a seasoned professional, a database is going to almost always be necessary. Getting Started with Redis will demonstrate why Redis is perfect for the task. By the end of the course, you will understand the fundamentals of Redis and you'll have an introduction to intermediate Redis concepts like Redis Security, Redis Cluster, and Redis Sentinel.
- Basic understanding of programming concepts (I use Java in examples)
- Basic understanding of command line and beginner commands like navigating file structure and grep
Who should take this course
Who is the target audience?
Any one who desires to learn it.
Course Completion Certificate
What you will learn:
- Install Redis on their own machine or in a production environment
- Understand the different Redis data types and how to use them
- Start writing code that integrates with Redis
- Create a Redis cluster
- Create a highly available Redis
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With the ever-evolving industry trends, there is a constant need of the professionally designed learning solutions that deliver key innovations on time and on a budget to achieve long-term success.
Simpliv understands the changing needs and allows the global learners to evaluate their technical abilities by aligning the learnings to key business objectives in order to fill the skills gaps that exist in the various business areas including IT, Marketing, Business Development, and much more.
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Almost all street cars come from the manufacturer with an anti-roll bar as it is a common part of modern suspension systems. However they are designed to be overly soft for maximum comfort. An anti-roll bar does exactly what it says by reducing body roll in all situations. Every Dinan tuned anti-roll bar is built and tuned specifically for each BMW chassis. Lowering the amount of body roll keeps your BMW more level than stock (while still allowing just enough body roll) to improve mechanical grip. This improvement gives the driver a much more planted and confident feeling in every corner. Add a 32mm Lightweight Tubular Adjustable Front Anti-Roll Bar to reduce body roll, improve grip and stability while saving weight at the same time. This anti-roll bar is adjustable from 57% to 103% stiffer than the stock bar. This 4 hole bar can be mounted in 4 different positions with stock BMW end links.
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For the second day in a row, Hill City hit 115.
That shattered the old record for the day of 107, set in 1940. It tied the record for hottest day in June, set … yesterday.
Meanwhile, Russell reached 113 on Wednesday. That broke Russell’s previous record high for June 27 of 107, set in the sizzling summer of 1980.
Goodland and Colby also broke records. Goodland’s high of 110 bested the 106 from 1940, and Colby’s 112 toppled the 106 from 1940.
Meanwhile, in southwest Kansas, Dodge City recorded its highest temperature since the forerunner of the National Weather Service began keeping records in 1874. The 111 on Wednesday broke the previous mark for June 27 of 107, set in 1980.
Dodge City has recorded temperatures of 110 as recently as Tuesday and also on June 28, 1998 and on June 26, 2011.
Over in Garden City, the high of 109 erased the record of 106 set in 1979, and Medicine Lodge’s 109 bested the previous record of 107 set on this date in 1980.


Since 1914, Philips has led the automotive lighting industry with a reputation for high quality, safety and innovation. Philips is the choice of al major vehicle manufacturers and today 1 out of 2 cars in Europe and worldwide, is fitted with a Philips Automotive product. Philips Automotive is a business unit of Royal Philips Electronics, the world's largest leading supplier of lamps to the automotive and after-market industry.
Thanks to its innovative composition and precision engineering, the Philips high quality lighting is not only powerful, but also reliable. Production is meticulously controlled and certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and QSO 9000 to the highest ECE standards.
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Make a Sock Sculpture
This is an idea from The January Challenge that some of you may have heard about. It is something everyone can do, in their own unique way. I was faintly surprised how many socks I actually have when I dug them out to try this challenge – and even more of a surprise when I discovered how many odd socks I’ve been hoarding for years!!
Make a picture or sculpture out of…socks! Stripey socks, holey socks, odd socks – anything goes. What will your sculpture depict? It might be a face, it might be a giant sock – it might even depict your views on where spare socks actually disappear to…
Where do those socks go?

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Update: Teen seriously injured after crashing into garage in West Allis
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- West Allis Police have identified the person who crashed into a garage on Friday night as a 16-year-old male.
The teen suffered serious injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing.
WEST ALLIS, WI (CBS 58) -- One person suffered serious injuries when the vehicle they were driving left the street and collided with a garage in West Allis Friday night.
The accident happened around 10 PM in the area of S 61st Street and W Washington Avenue.
According to the West Allis Police, the vehicle left the street, struck a garage and then rolled over.
The driver appears to have been the only occupant of the vehicle.
No other injuries were reported.
The accident is still being investigated by the West Allis Police.


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Apple iPad is everyone's indisputable favorite today! iPad’s helpful configuration has made it an extraordinary hit within the short span. Its 9.7-inch screen with its full touch delicate widescreen, show a perfect and clear representation furthermore virtual console makes it a pleasure to watch recordings, listen to the sound, download applications, and play diversions on it. iPad Games holds an immense range in the market everywhere throughout the world. The chances of growth in iPad Game development remain boundless and there could be an extension of profits for iPad game development company. Many people like iPad games because they are so easy and provides a seamless playing experience to the users.
Apple has transformed the mobile gaming industry by offering a phenomenal iOS platform to create gaming apps on the iPhone and iPad. AppSquadz is a reputed iPad game development company in Dubai with extensive technical expertise and creative capabilities to deliver the most innovative and rich games and gaming apps for all types of games. Building an iPad game with an idea and a touch of enthralling stories including fights, adventures, characters, and animation which offers seamless playing experience is our chief objective.
If you love solving mysteries, like seeking adventure, and always wanted to hunt for treasures, Urban Hunt is the game for you! Urban Hunt Dubai is a unique and exciting new alternate reality game that lets you do all that and more! The game brings the traditional treasure hunt fun to the digital space.
Logo Quiz is a free game where you guess the names of thousands of logos from popular companies.We can see various company logos every day and everywhere. On TV, walking along the street, in magazines ... simply everywhere! More than 2500 logos are available for you to guess in over 52 exciting levels. Compare your answers with your friends! Challenge them to see who knows more logos!
At AppSquadz, the iPad game developers and designers provide full-service game development services, incorporating all aspects of iPad game development. We provide our class services to the clients’ right from the phase of having an idea to launch, including prototyping, technology architecture and design, coding, user interface design, graphics, animation, testing, App store consent or certification, and post maintenance support.
For years we have been following the time tested development processes using the latest methodologies which are agile and scrum. By conducting these tests, we understand your application and business needs, and theme of the game and our product managers work accordingly with you, and our developers and graphics team are there to assist you in building your dream game and take it to fruition.
As of now, Games are the most downloaded apps on the Apple App store on both iPhones and iPads. In the event, you are searching for iPad game developers to build your iPad Game with the best visual effects and sound quality than we are here to help you. AppSquadz is one of the best iPad Application Development Companies in Dubai offering best-in-class games at the best prices. We are profoundly engaged in building appealing, intriguing, and top-quality game apps with exceptional sound as well as visuals that improve the gaming experience of clients.
“Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.”.
AppSquadz Technologies tends to provide an enhanced User Experience, and the goal of our company is to satisfy our customer needs, providing the best value for the money. We provide the best platform that provides quality outcomes from the optimum utilization of resources as well as ensuring value to our customers business and mark their profitability. Our team of iPad game developers takes your ideas and converts them into excellent games with beautiful graphics, scalable technology architecture and unparalleled user experience (UX).
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The Bridge Program is a community-based Program for male and female Young Persons in conflict with the law. This service, funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is available to youth that have an existing probation order. The program consists of two components, the on-site classroom and additional community support services. Clients can access the Bridge Program through Probation Services only.
Our classroom is operated by Banyan Community Services in cooperation with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board. Bridge Program provides a specialized classroom and community school out-reach program for youth (12 – 18 yrs) in conflict with the law. The program is designed to promote academic readiness, assist with vocational development, ensure successful transition into mainstream school, and to decrease the likelihood of re-offending.
The Bridge programs additional community supports can be accessed by youth who have been deemed medium to high risk to re-offend according to a Risk Needs Assessment, which is completed by the Case Manager (Probation Officer).
Additional services being offered:
- Individual Support
- School Support
- Employment Search and Independent Living
- “Choices” Problem Solving, Communication Skills
- “Brake” Anti Car Theft
- Victim Awareness
- Parent Support
- “Steam” Anger Management
- Recreation Leisure
Community Support Workers liaise regularly with Case Managers (Probation Officers), schools, and community agencies that may be involved with the youth to ensure that clients receive the recommended rehabilitative services. With the help of the assigned Community Support Worker, youth complete their goals on his/her way to a successful discharge.


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This comfortable Art Deco apartment is located in a small block of 4 units - on the peninsular at Wollstonecraft - a harbour side suburb, and one of Sydney's best kept secrets.
This secure first floor apartment on Sydney's lower north shore has it all. Less than 4 kilometres by road to the Sydney CBD, with the train station a short stroll away and the harbour foreshore parkland of Berry Island Reserve only 100 metres from your apartment, where you can take an easy walk around the point to admire the harbour views across to Balmain, Birchgrove and Darling Harbour. Pack a picnic lunch to sit and enjoy the sunshine, or just relax on the grass with a glass of wine and take in the view. Check the map to appreciate the perfectly central location of this gorgeous apartment.
The fully furnished apartment has a large main bedroom with queen size bed and a second study/guest bedroom (no wardrobe), a modern bathroom with double shower, and a fully equipped kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, gas cook top, oven, refrigerator and a washer/dryer combo.
This serene, leafy, upscale neighbourhood is close to everything, and only minutes to local restaurants and entertainment as well as many popular tourist attractions. Take a stroll to bustling Crows Nest with its vibrant village atmosphere, and a multitude of restaurants, cafes, great coffee, cosy bars, interesting shops, supermarkets, gourmet deli's, fresh produce markets, bakeries, gyms, spas and much much more.
Public transport is at your doorstep. Take the train from Wollstonecraft station - only 3 short stops - over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the city centre and major tourist attractions like the Sydney Opera House, The Botanic Gardens, The Historic Rocks area, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay, King Street Wharf Bar and Restaurant precinct, Barangaroo Casino and entertainment area, museums, art gallery's, live theatres, cinemas, department stores, designer shopping, world class restaurants and nightclubs. Or travel 3 stops north to Chatswood - a large business district and shopping precinct. 'Go Get' hire cars are conveniently located at dedicated parking spots only metres from your apartment - ready for you to book and drive. Bus services to many destinations - including Luna Park, Taronga Zoo and the Northern Beaches are nearby. Royal North Shore Hospital and The Mater Hospital are both less than one kilometre. Two fantastic golf courses are only a short drive away, and beautiful Balmoral Beach is 10 minutes by road or travel 10 more minutes to Manly Beach. Or, take the train across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the eastern suburbs and on to famous Bondi Beach. On the way stop at Oxford Street Paddington for some quirky shopping, or visit Centennial Park to ride a horse, or hire a push bike for an idyllic ride around this vast, beautiful city park.
Location, location, location! This address is central to everything! Come home to your tranquil oasis after a day of hectic sightseeing, shopping, partying or playing. Here on business? This apartment is perfectly located for working professionals.
Amenities include :
Hi speed WiFi Internet.
Digital radio & iPhone 5 docking station.
Secure intercom access to the building.
North easterly facing - best aspect for the southern hemisphere.
Minutes to the Sydney CBD, and the harbour foreshore.
Public transport is at your doorstep.
Restaurants, shops, tourist spots and entertainment are all close by.
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We also have a communal back garden for the enjoyment of all owners and residents. There is a lawn with hedged gardens and an outdoor table setting on pavement where you are invited to sit and enjoy the sunshine, or have a quiet, casual meal.
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I will greet you and show you around the apartment. I will also check in with you by email during your first few days to ensure all is well with you and the apartment. I will also be contactable - any time - by email or text. Whenever possible, I will farewell you at the end of your stay and if not possible due work commitments, I will contact you prior to your departure.
My name is Tracy and I am your host. I live in the apartment beneath you. This is a small building of 4 apartments. It is a safe and friendly neighbourhood.
• Please feel free to invite and entertain your family and friends however we request no large, late, noisy parties or events please.
•Additional guests for overnight stays will require notice, approval, and an additional charge may apply.
•We would appreciate you advising any accidental damage, loss, or spills resulting in staining.
•Please report any breakages or accidental damage immediately. (Prior to your arrival any existing stains, cracks, chips, marks and general wear and tear have already been recorded via photo documentation).
For stays longer than 2 months, an interim inspection to check care and cleanliness will be required to take place.
•No smoking please.
•Our check out time is around 10.00am.
This check out time may be extended upon request – with the exception of when incoming guests are booked for the same day check in. We often have back to back bookings, but are happy to accommodate late check out whenever possible.

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WILMINGTON -- Wilmington City Council made some important decisions Tuesday night. Council members voted to reduce the speed limit in certain areas of town from 35 to 25 miles per hour. Those areas include streets near Airlie Road, including Airlie Brook and Bar Harbor. The speed limit in Lucia Point was dropped to 15 miles an hour. The speed limit will also be decreasing in Northwood Estates and Summer Haven as well as in the area between Red Cross Street, Third Street and the Cape Fear River. City Council also authorized work to begin on a flood-prone portion of Market Street.
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Ah, Strawberry Bon Bons. These alluring sweets start out as mouthwatering hard candy and slowly melt away to reveal a soft jellylike interior. All the while, you’ll enjoy a bright strawberry flavor that simply can’t be beat! If it’s been a while since you’ve had a Strawberry Bon Bon, try one today and see what kind of wonderful memories it brings back. And if you haven’t tried them yet, pick up a bag and see what you’ve been missing!
Bag Contains: approximately 180 pieces
Color is represented as accurately as possible, but actual product color may vary from photographs.
Ingredients: Corn Syrup, Sugar, Citric Acid, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Red 40, Pectin.
This product is manufactured in a facility where milk, peanuts, and soy are used in the production of other products.
Ingredients and nutritional information provided by manufacturer and considered accurate at time of posting. Refer to product labeling or contact manufacturer directly for current data.
Find all of your favorites and more right here at All City Candy. Have you seen our line of chocolate dipped treats? We offer gift baskets and a Chocolate of the Month Club, too. Planning a party? We make it easy with lots of bulk candy by color. Perfect for wedding favors, party favors, baby shower favors, candy buffets, candy jars. Lots of people like our foil wrapped chocolates, too. Click here for more ideas to help you plan your next event. And, don’t forget, All City Candy is your headquarters for all your corporate gifting needs. Yes - we ship worldwide!

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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Terminator 4 Trailer and Terminator 3 - Sgt. Candy (Deleted Scene)
The horror, the horror...
The very fact that this was written as part of the script for T3 is disturbing... But FILMING IT and intending to PUT IT IN THE MOVIE is simply unbelievable. I'm really happy that this didn't make it to the final cut.
I'm really a huge fan of the Terminator franchise. And I'm really worried about the upcoming T4.
I admit, I kinda liked T3 Rise of the Machines. I definitely didn't hate it, as many people did. I love the Dr. Silberman cameo, the story (once you get it, with the Skynet being a software, developed by Kate's father, who John never met because of the T2 events and by postponding the Judgement Day back then they actually created another oportunity for Skynet to be created...) works and the ending is cool.
But what the hell are they going to do with T4?! Like T3 didn't have enough plot holes, like the TV series didn't ruin the timeline enough (I absolutely ignore the whole alternate reality crap they try to push on us, I gave this show a chance and watched it half was season 2, but what can I do - it just blows!)...
Now, in T3 it is said that in the future Kate is John's wife, John is killed by the same Terminator that saves him and Kate, and actually it is Kate who sent it back in time. It is also said that in the future kate and John's children are also important. Now, let alone that Batman is now John Connor too, where the heck is kate and how they are going to explain it this time?!
We'll have to wait and see... or maybe we'd better not?
Release Date: May 22, 2009
Terminator 4: Salvation (Trailer #3)
aka Mad Max meets Transformers


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Private space company Nanoracks has signed an agreement with UAE investors to build orbital greenhouses to grow edible plants. According to Nanoracks Director Jeffrey Manber, plants that can survive in space will solve the problem of food shortages here on Earth. A considerable number of experiments in this area support this hypothesis.
According to Manber, there is no urgent need to grow vegetables in space to feed people on the planet (at least not yet). Rather, extreme extraterrestrial conditions are conveniently used to create new mutant species that can thrive in disadvantaged regions of our planet. This task is becoming very urgent in light of the rapidly increasing climate change.
“Thanks to DNA mutations that occur naturally in space and subsequent selection, we have already managed to create plants with higher yields and disease resistance, as well as better nutritional characteristics and less water requirements,” said Liuxian of the Agrarian Institute of the Chinese Academy. agricultural sciences in an interview with Space.com.
It is for this reason that Nanoracks plans to launch the StarLab orbital agro-technical complex this year. It will function as a greenhouse and research center to grow new plants with improved characteristics. Whether scientists will be able to get practically useful plants in space faster than breeding them with the help of genetic modifications on Earth remains a question. If the Nanoracks project comes true, then we will know the answer already very soon.


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||Multiples II Melbourne Friday 7th December - A/V modular gig
SABBATICAL & HAMBURGER LADY present:
MULTIPLES II: Audiovisual Modular Synthesizer Experimentation
Nokes & Cook:
Formal non-hostile merger procedure of 2 separate modular systems into a binding legal entity allowing flexible time share arrangements of each structures assets.
Alex White (Euro Modular Synth) and Ben Byrne (Laptop with Max/MSP). Together, they produce music pulsating with opposites. Oscillations and disturbances envelop and saturate one another as a host of possibilities surface, pattern and disintegrate.
Sound and vision for dystopian meditation - Featuring imagery and sounds from the new HÃƒâ€žXAN release
Join us again upstairs at The Gasometer for a night of audiovisual experimentation utilising modular synthesizers.
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||Effective management of arts organizations to fulfill social and artistic mandates.
||Seminar, 3 hours per week.
||open to VISA (single and combined), VISA (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), CANA, DART (single and combined), DART (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) and STAC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 14.0 overall credits or permission of the Instructor.
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This unique black-and-white drawing appeared in the February 1999 edition of the Amelia Earhart Society Newsletters, and raises more questions than it answers. First of all, I find no reference to the idea that Earhart ever flew her Electra down Fifth Avenue at such an absurd, dangerously low altitude, or any other altitude, for that matter.
Next, AES founder, president and newsletters editor Bill Prymak gives us no hint where he found this drawing, or who the artist was. It appeared at some date after Feb. 11, 1937, when Amelia announced her intention to complete a world flight at New York City, Barclay Hotel, and before her near-disastrous March 20, 1937 aborted takeoff at the Navy’s Luke Field on Hawaii’s Ford Island, based on the inset paragraph, which is small and very hard to read. Its author, one Mrs. Gladys Boulanger, is also something of a mystery, Here’s what she wrote:
That publicity hound bastard George Putnam. the husband, put Amelia up to buzzing around Fifth Avenue at the noon hour as promotion for her upcoming round-the-world flight. Amelia was no natural flier, you know. Did it all on willpower and guts. Anyhow, she plowed down Fifth Avenue one day in early fall, just after we put the ermine stoles on the new mannequins with the marcelled hair. Flew that big Lockheed like a matron aiming a Packard through a garage door. Just south of 42nd Street, she dropped a wing. Damn near decapitated Fortitude, one of the lions at the New York Public Library!
— Gladys Boulanger (Mrs.)
Better Turbans, Saks on Fifth
Mrs. Boulanger, who clearly doesn’t like George P. Putnam, seems to provide a hint about her occupation when she follows her name with “Better Turbans, Saks on Fifth,” apparently a reference to the famed department store and a specialty section therein, which even now sells a wide array of turbans and where she may have worked Other than this, the provenance of this artwork is a mystery to me, as is Mrs. Boulanger.
Bill Prymak likely wrote the interrogatory underneath the sketch, “Didn’t George Push Her Flying a Lil’ Bit??” We don’t know this for sure, but Bill was known to sometimes follow emphatic questions with two question marks, and of course he was the editor.
If anyone can shed further light on this most unusual and interesting artistic flashback, please let us know.


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The Story of The Frog Prince
Once upon of time there was a kingdom led by a wise king. The kingdom blessed by fertile soil and good harvest. The people lived wealthy and happy.
The palace was big and strong. Surrounded by thick wood and beautiful lake. The king had three daughters. There were all beautiful lake. And that made the king felt complete. But among those three, the youngest was the most beautiful.
Around the palace, there was a beautiful lake. Usually, the youngest princess played on the lake during the season.
One day, when the youngest princess played on the wood and sit near the lake, she was bore, and started to play with her golden ball. She played catch and throw. Up and down, again and again. She loved her golden ball very much. Unfortunately the golden ball slipped from her hand. The golden ball rolled and fell into the lake. The youngest princess was really sad. She just looked at her ball, rolling and falling and then gone.
The youngest princess confused. She wanted to have her ball back but she did know how. Finally she cried. She cried for a long time, louder and louder. Suddenly she heard a voice, a man was talking to her.
“What make you cry? Why are you sad, my lady? Your cry should melt the hardest stone I have ever seen before,” your cry break my hear…,” said a frog.
The youngest princess looked around. She tried to find the voice.
“Who is talking? I see no body here, just me” whispered her. Finally she saw a big frog with it’s ugly big head on the surface of the water lake.
She confused so that she dared to ask. “Is that you who is talking to me ?”
“Yes my lady, ” answered the big frog.
“Do not be worry and stop crying, I think I could help you taking your golden ball back to you, but I you to do something for me also,” said the frog.
“Allright, anything you want, my silk robe, or jewelery ? or pearl ?, or my gold crown ? anything you want but promise me you will take my golden ball back to me,” said the youngest princess excitingly.
“I am sorry my lady, I am not interesting on your jewelery or pearl or gold crown you have offer me. I only want to you to like me, treat me as friend, sit on your chair, eat and drink on your plate and glass, and the last, share your bed with me. If you agree with me, then I will dive to the bottom of the lake and take your golden ball back to you”
Without second thought, the princess agreed, “I agree. I promise to do anything you want me to do as long as you keep your promise too,” said the princess.
"It is fair enough although I think it is impossible that a frog could speak either live on the land for so that long. A frog only live on the water with his kind, singing and waiting until the rain fall,” whispered the princess.
Heard the princess’s promise, soon the frog started to dive. Several minutes later the frog returned with his mouth holding the golden ball and threw it to the princess immediately.
The youngest princess was very happy. Soon she caught her golden ball and ran home.
“Hey…, wait for me! ” shouted the frog. “Take me with you, you knew I can not ran as fast as you…” shouted the frog again. But the princess ignored him. She was too exciting so that she did not care about the frog and the promise she made. The frog disappoint and returned back to the lake.
The next morning, the king had a lunch with his youngest princess. Suddenly, they heard a jump voices at the stairs. The jump voices followed by knock on the door. Behind the door, heard a sad voice,
” My Lady, My Princess… please open the door for me and let me in".
Soon, the princess opened the door and she was shock when she saw a frog in front of her. Instead of letting the frog in, the princess closed the door in a hurry. She returned back to her chair, but she acted strange and worry.
“How can he come to this palace ?” whispered her.
The king worried about his daughter and he asked, “Something bother you my princess? Is there any bad guy behind that door ?”
“No, there is no bad guy, just the frog, an ugly disguisting frog,” answered the princess.
“And what does the frog want, so that you act terrify and scare? “ asked the king. Then the princess started to tell her father the story about her and the frog on the lake.
“I never tought that the frog will come to the palace and ask about the promise.”
“My lady, my princess…, please open the door for me. Do you forget about the promise you have made yesterday?”
“My dear, you must keep your promise because promise is a promise. Now, open the door and let him in, ” asked the king again.
With hard feeling, the princess walked to the door and opened it. Soon, the frog jump inside and followed the princess to her chair.
“My lady, pick me up and let me sit next to you,” asked the frog again. Afraid by her father, the princess prepared a dishes to had lunch together with the frog. When the meal served, soon the frog ate it using his tongue.
“It is really disgusting, the frog has no manner,” whispered the princess. I am not feeling hungry anymore grumbled her.
“Kwok…, I am, full now, I am tired my lady, take me to your bedroom and let me sleep on your arm, ” asked the frog again.
“My dear, you are the daughter of a king, you must keep your promise and gives the example to the people.”
Once again, hardly, the princess lifted the frog and took him to her room. Inside the room, the princess started to lay down on her bed, the frog came and said:
“My lady, remember your promise, now I am tired and I wanted to sleep next to you, better you do that or will report to your father".
The princess felt angry and annoyed, she took the frog and threw it to the wall,
"Enough ! yes I have made a promise, I do my best but I think it is to ridiculous !” shouted the princess angry.
Braak! …. Unbelieveable, when the frog fell to the floor, suddenly smoke came out from his body. When the smoke was gone remarkable, a prince charming showed up.
"Thank you my lady, you have save my life from the witch's curse. The magic spell dissapear and now I turn to my real," said the prince.
"My God, apologize me, for breaking my promise," said the princess affraid.
In the end, by the king's blessed the prince and the princess married. and they lived happy ever after.

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“Pilsen, large yet also small. Even though Pilsen is one of the largest cities in the Czech Republic, most of its miracles took place right in its historical centre. Most of the historical sites and cultural events can be visited on foot, however, you’ll have no problem getting around thanks to the expansive public transportation network. Pilsen offers countless opportunities, all you have to do is pick.
When speaking of Pilsen, I most appreciate its people’s cohesiveness, while simultaneously admiring the pride they aren’t afraid to show – “I am a Pilsener”. So, stop waiting around and come see for yourself all the wonderful things Pilsen has to offer. And before you go, one last word of advice: never order anything other than a Pilsner when visiting the pub.”
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On May 14, dark prince of conspiracy-based historical thrillery Dan Brown will release Inferno, the Dante-inspired fourth book in his Robert Langdon series, a novel whose first printing of 4 million copies all but guarantees that itíll be a giant hit - and that it will create lots of extra work for everybody. Abandon all hope, ye who crack the spine.
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The Weeknd and his girlfriend Selena Gomez have reportedly moved in together.
The ‘Starboy’ hitmaker and the 25-year-old singer started dating earlier this year and already the couple have decided to take their relationship to the next step as it is believed they are living in a lavish apartment in New York City’s Greenwich Village together.
Speaking about the brunette beauty and her 27-year-old beau’s relationship to ET Online, a source said: “[They are living] in a low-rise luxury building in the heart of the Village.
“[Selena] is definitely immersing [herself into the] nitty gritty of New York.”
It is believed the duo’s home boasts almost 12 foot high ceilings, with Juliette glass balconies looking over the American hotpspot and English kitchens, as well as a master bath with “his and her vanities”, a steam shower and a cast-iron bath.
The insider explained: “Best of all, the master bath is outfitted with his and her vanities, a steam shower and Kohler cast-iron bathtub.”
It is speculated that the ‘Kill Em With Kindness’ musician’s accommodation costs approximately $16,000 a month to rent.

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District 43 Rep. Christine Chandler and District 25 Sen. Peter Wirth are the sponsors of a tax relief bill recently announced by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham as an agenda item for the special session of the state legislature which begins at noon today.
“Having spent countless hours talking with individuals and business owners who are facing financial hardship due to the pandemic, I am pleased to be the House sponsor of the tax relief bill,” Chandler told the Los Alamos Reporter.
Chandler said the legislation waives penalties and interest on delinquent taxes for certain personal and corporate tax filers and for delinquent gross receipts and property taxes.
“The bill also doubles the FY 21 distribution to local governments from the state’s collection of the recently enacted internet sales tax. Local governments have seen a drop in GRT revenues necessary to support basic services for their residents,” she said. “This provision will provide important support for our local communities as they work to recover from the coronavirus crisis.”


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It was, in turn, the result of another development: There was also more sexual interaction between non-homosexual-identified men and homosexual-identified men, mainly through oral sex. However, after World War II, small pockets of the community began to prefer anal sex in their interactions. This correlated with a slow but steady rise in STD infection, which previously had been a non-issue. These two things - frequency of anal sex and frequency of STD infection - went up steadily, side by side, until ritual infection and treatment of STDs became ordinary in the population.
The prominence of anal sex, combined with the rampant promiscuity of the community, set the stage for one of the most devastating epidemics in human history. The fallout changed the landscape of sexual politics to this day. For the first time in its short history, the homosexual-identified population had a legitimate stigma attached to it - of disease and death.
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Thus, as the homosexual community soon to be called LGBT community gained a stigma it has yet to shake, their sexual interactions also gained a stigma. It seems no distinction was made between anal sex the behavior mainly responsible for the epidemic and all others; instead any and all same-sex behavior got a bad rap. At the same time, as STD infection started to increase in opposite-sex relationships, the definition of virginity changed, and thus the definition of sex changed eventually to the present one.
Even with this, anal sex was still held on a plane higher than other behaviors. All this helped to solidify the association between anal sex and other same-sex acts. There was also a rising tide of condemnation from Christendom, as the plague gave a new validation to their sweeping prohibition of same-sex behavior. That last development along with remnants of Red Scare-era attitudes, Christian condemnation, and LGBT stigma created a new hysteria about anything related to same-sex behavior.
Thus, the stigma of same-sex behavior spread to mere same-sex attraction. As a result, because of all these factors, we now have the present atmosphere: During all this change in politics, the emotional needs of men remained the same. Rather, it is those 19th century friendships reborn, and the reincarnation of the male-male relationships of Ancient Greece.
It also shows the consistent and natural need of men to bond - yes, even on an intimate level - with their own gender. Furthermore, the bromance is completely a product of its times, when affection between men is thought to be so unusual, it deserves its own name. The main difference is that eroticism is supposedly left out of the equation today. To the contrary, while its frequency may be significantly reduced, such manifestations of eroticism still do happen.
Interestingly enough, the female gender does not have the same turmoil with their friendships. Indeed, it appears women can do a bit more in their friendships without condemnation. However, from what this writer can see historically, not as much fuss was made about female-female friendships of similar intensity, at least before the 20th century. This is again due to the old definition of sex: Furthermore, it simply does not match the dynamics of these relationships. In fact, the current bromances probably match what was practiced in early Christianity , among the young and unmarried Christians of that period.
Furthermore, the inherent bisexuality of most humans mean these friendships are inevitable. The current problem is that, because of the dominant attitudes of today, these relationships are being blocked from reaching their fullest potential. Let the girls do what they will.
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Please note that the following definitions will be used on this website: As such, labels will appear in quotes during articles "straight","gay","bi" , while names describing behavior Kinsey , homosexual, bisexual, heterosexual, etc will not. Imaging feeling powerful, safe, like the default rather than the specific or second-class. Imagine not requiring special handling by awkward, inconsiderate men who were never taught any better. Imagine being allowed to touch and enjoy and indulge without apprehension. Imagine being able to trust your partner.
I figured this was a big reason, but breaking it down to this extent made me so extremely sad. I realized a long time ago that even if I met the nicest guy in the world, I still have to battle all those things mentioned above. Just being friends is hard See women are expected to give all those things listed above and settle for not getting them in return.
The idea of being equal is one of our greatest fantasies. Think about how many girls have learned how to masturbate thanks to slash fanfiction. A process. A continuum. A spectrum. Because we made it that way.
Every day. Slash has long been a safe space for women to explore sensuality. I feel like writing slash as made me far more confident and comfortable as a person. You can try to put whatever feminist, SJW spin you want on it to make yourself feel better, at the end of the day, you just wanna see boys kiss.
The sex is incidental, compared to everything else female slash writers write all about. There have been studies about this in Japan regarding the boy-love genre that is generally written by women and for women. Like gender equality, gay sexuality that is not used as comedic relief is also unfortunately rare in popular media.
We gain nothing encouraging a reductive, dehumanizing and exploitative idealization of others. Women are still in the minority when it comes to power. A woman can stand up to a man all she likes, society still has the mans back and not hers. That wanting something is escaping reality in a way that is negative.
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As for dehumanizing, most slash fics tend to have a heavy emphasis on people having an emotional connection and finding comfort in one another. Even fics that are almost entirely porn tend to focus on the characters enjoying themselves and having some sort of connection and understanding. Even non con tends to have a certain strong focus on the feelings of the characters and their motivations.
This is one of the problems that I see homosexual people struggle with the most; imagine all the difficulties of finding a relationship that is respectful and emotionally honest, built on trust, with a partner who cares about you and your needs, and now try finding that same relationship in a dating pool one tenth the size. The assumption is made that equivalent gender precludes abusiveness.
And that is just not so. But… well…" [Note: To read the entire work go here. I can enjoy the romance, the relationship, the banter, the squabbles, the LIFE, without putting myself in a position to constantly compare myself to the leads and finding myself coming up short every time.
I was just having a conversation with my family today about the how the slash fandom introduced me to the notion that porn could be intense without having undertones of stalking or rape or female powerlessness. And I was generally thinking about how much slash has taught me about writing romance on equal terms where everyone is first and foremost a human being.
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I think there are other reasons why slash is fun, and other social issues that drive it, but this one is just so important. Kudos to all the fine insights in this post. Especially female characters who are explored in depth and have good chemistry with other characters.

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With a big relief, business owners in Mumbai opened their shops after being closed for two months due to COVID-19 lockdown. All shops providing non-essential services were closed by the government in March, as it announced a nationwide lockout to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
This is the first day of opening of shops under Unlock 1. The shops are now allowed to function, but must follow the aud-even system. Under the system, shops would be open on each side of the sidewalk on alternate days.
Except the malls, all the shops in the Red Zone and all other shops in the city have been allowed to reopen by the Maharashtra government from June 5.
Nearby shopkeepers were seen who could not celebrate their joy at seeing open shops.
Subhash Jhala, the owner of a shop, assured that his shop has been cleaned and all precautionary steps have been taken. He also said that social distinctions will be strictly followed.
Shweta, a Colaba resident said, “We are happy that we see that the shops have opened up and now we can do everything but”.
Mumbai Shop Owners Association general secretary Viren Shah also shared his happiness. “It is a very happy day for us. The shops which were closed will now be open and business will resume,” he said.
Meanwhile, the administration has warned the shops to uphold social security regulations. Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said, “Shops will remain open on one side of the pavement and closed on the other side.”
However the lockout in Maharashtra will continue till June 30, which means that all schools, colleges, local trains, religious places, sports complexes, swimming pools will remain closed.
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Celebrating 30 years of extraordinary music, the San Francisco Girls Chorus is recognized as one of the world’s most respected vocal ensembles. Its level of training, performance, quality and range, passion and leadership in commissioning music for treble voices are lauded by musicians, critics and audiences. The San Francisco Girls Chorus has become a regional center for choral music education and performance for girls and young women ages 7-18. More than 350 singers from 160 schools in 44 Bay Area cities participate in this internationally recognized program, deemed “a model in the country for training girls’ voices” by the California Arts Council. The organization comprises a professional level performance, recording and touring ensemble and an Alumnae Chorus, both conducted by Artistic Director Susan McMane; the four-level Chorus School training program, supervised by Director Elizabeth Avakian; and a Preparatory Chorus for five- to seven-year-olds. SFGC appears frequently with San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Symphony and has toured internationally to 12 countries, with appearance at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. SFGC recently made a New York debut, performing at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. Among SFGC’s many honors are three Grammy-winning recordings with the San Francisco Symphony, the Margaret Hillis Achievement Award for Choral Excellence from Chorus America, and two ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music.
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Medical School/Degree: New York University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations: Orange Regional Medical Center
Residency: Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY
Internship: Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
Undergraduate: New York University
Year Joined: 1998
What made you want to become a health care provider or what is your earliest memory of wanting to be one?
I have wanted to be a doctor since grade school. The ability to help people improve their health has always been of great interest to me.
What do you love most about your specialty? / Why did you choose your specialty?
I enjoy helping people at all stages of life - from the very young, to those that are at later stages in life. It gives me great satisfaction to have the ability to treat a multitude of medical problems and to see people develop over the course of their lives.
How do you connect with your patients?
I like to find out what interests people, and what they get enjoyment from. Part of being a physician is being able to connect with people socially, and not just focus on the medical issues.
What are your interests outside of the office (hobbies, activities)?
I enjoy sports, hiking, and fishing. I enjoy spending time with my kids.
What is your advice for your patients?
Prevention is a major key to staying healthy. I encourage patients to do their best with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Illustration Teardowns: Italian Illustrators
For me, modern Italian Illustration is like gelato for my eyes—unapologetic yet unpretentious…risqué yet innocent.
In the spirit of UX Teardowns, I’ll be looking at illustrators that catch my eye, and try to analyze what makes their work so compelling. Please note that all illustrations hereinafter (besides the one above), are the express work of the artist I’m reviewing; I do not take any credit for their works! Also, I will try to be careful to post links back to the artist’s site — so if you click their image it will link through.
I’m just a plain ‘ole “Cali boy”, but I seem to have an unending affinity for the works of contemporary French and Italian illustration. Today I’ll look at the later…
First, Let’s Pay Homage
It goes without mentioning, that you’d have to live under a rock to not know that Italy has brought us many of our most important historical art giants, but, there’s also a tradition of modern Italian illustration to be aware of—for brevity, I’ll defer to a very nice article I found on this: Italy, Land of Seafarers and Illustrators which is quite well done. To the contemporaries…
Emiliano Ponzi is a personal favorite. I love the fact that some of his works are a bit, well, spicy. Definitely click through to check out the variety of work (the ones I’ve listed here are a bit tamer).
- Monochromatic with tinges of accent.
- Great use of figure ground and atmosphere with smart use of light, shadow, and reflections.
- I feel some of the very fine lines used, nicely offset the more blocked in shapes, and provide a sense of detail and sophistication without detracting from the overall composition
- Still pondering how he can sneak in all the little details without straying from the Japanese zen appeal of his work :) Is it the strategic color arrangements? What do YOU guys think??
Elisa Talentino brings gesture and whimsy to her works. Delightful and seductive at the same time! From her bio:
works with graphic, screen printing, illustration and animation…specializes in printmaking
- There’s more spacing and generally negative space, perhaps allowing for more daring pops of color.
- Not timid, which I love.
- Lively and real, her stuff definitely has a “gesture-first” approach to it.
I feel like this illustrator might have the most consistently strong conceptual aspect to his works of the ones we have listed here. He sort of reminds me a bit of a cross between conceptual cleverness of the UK based John Holcroft, but in an aesthetic slightly more in the family of what we saw from Emiliano Ponzi earlier. I found this bit from his bio interesting:
His style combines digital and mixed media with textures of scanned found objects, in order to give his bold conceptual illustrations a warm and evocative atmosphere.
I could only imagine the found objects are materials or papers, as the rest seems conceived and painted, but I might be missing something there.
- He absolutely always has some sort of clever concept or twist in the idea behind the illustration.
- Apropos to above point, he must do a lot of lo-fi sketching before fully committing to an idea.
- Perhaps his aesthetic isn’t as consistently strong as, say, Emiliano’s, but, then again, his conceptual is probably stronger overall. It’s an interesting comparison to me, this conceptual vs. aesthetic thing. (Above is admittedly just my opinion 🙂)
- He uses nice subtle vignette and texture to make the focal subject pop.
This illustrators style is a breathe of fresh air with her organic and hand drawn aesthetic. I hadn’t discovered her until writing this article, but I find the analog and painterly vibe quite agreeable indeed. She studied:
Graphic Design at Accademy of Fine Arts in Rome…studied illustration at Mimaster in Milan.
- Gorgeous painterly approach
- I quite like the little bips of white paper coming through. It gives a very authentic and hand-crafted appeal. How about you?
- In general, I find her use of color bold and unapologetic.
- Conceptually, a bit more literal and perhaps, less abstract (but that’s like, totally fine when it looks so refreshing right!?!)
Hailing from Alessandria, I found this bit interesting from his About page:
He researches the lightness of form and color of the heat and he does it with a few colors and simple lines.
He loves old posters of the 30’s, Picasso, Depero, Feininger, the russian suprematism, the cubism and heroic cycling of old times.
- Geometric and abstract mixed with some organic more literal elements. Well, he says he’s in to Russian Suprematism and we see that influence.
- Maybe he’s using some sort of parchment or other papers with a blend mode as the background has a rich texture that says this.
- Very thoughtful placement of shadows, and even overlapping shadows which give a neat sense of life and atmosphere contrasting nicely against the more geometric vibe. Same for reflections.
- A touch of Gestalt, as he strategically lets the viewer fill out some of the elements (e.g. the boats on the above illustration).
Sarah is an illustrator based out of Milano, Italy. Her illustrations are bold and lively…
- Mid-century influences with a contemporary feel
- Interesting and unpredictable shapes to common forms and figures—she does mention that she’s influenced by Lora Lamm and Alex Steinweiss, which, perhaps comes through in the figures.
- Bold color and underlying movement in the line of action of her illustration
I’m trying not to make this too long-winded, so here are some more Italian illustrators I think are incredible and you should check out:
- Andrea Mongia
- Joey Guidone
- Olimpia Zagnoli
- UPDATE (found after publishing): Gloria Pizzilli
- Who else? Leave in comments if you know someone that should be added to this list!
Rob Levin does technical things by day and illustration by night. You can view his blog at https://developtodesign.com and illustration at: https://www.behance.net/roblevin. Also, you may like to read more of the illustration teardowns articles.


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Tweet I guess I should have expected that, the terrifying part, given not only the title, but the author concerned. I somehow missed reading Joe Hill’s short story THE CAPE when it was winning all kinds of awards, so first encountered it here in comics form in IDW’s recent “Treasury Edition” of several short comics [...]
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TweetKickstarter has turned in to my new ESPN. You could have done a March Madness bracket of Kickstarter projects last month, but everyone wins. Elaine Lee and Michael Kaluta’s project involves reprinting Harry Palmer’s story from Starstruck—originally published with Marvel/Epic, but with an additional 88 new pages. 24 hours after launch they were sitting at 50% of [...]
TweetAs I suggested in my early con impressions, WonderCon had a reasonable amount of space and handled the numbers of attendees pretty well. It was no surprise that Saturday brought bigger numbers than Friday, and the crowding was more obvious, but still never reached that feeling of pushing and shoving that can easily erupt at [...]
TweetLater this year IDW will be publishing Half Past Danger, a new series written, drawn, and created by Stephen Mooney. After working as artist on several IDW titles including Star Trek and Angel for the last few years, Mooney decided it was time to set up a creator-owned project, which he’d have full control over. [...]
TweetIt’s almost time for the “The Amazing, Awesome IDW Panel” at the Emerald City con. We’ll be liveblogging it. Get ready to start hitting refresh. Our cast: Denton Tipton, Joe Harris, Michael Walsh, Mike Costa, Phil Hester and Livio Ramondelli. Harris on X-Files – He’ll be re-establishing and updating the mythology arc. There will be some [...]
In a move that is the opposite of a shock, some of the titles from the digital-first Monkeybrain imprint are coming to print at IDW, starting in June. The line will kick off with founder Chris Roberson’s EDISON REX and continuing with AMELIA COLE AND THE UNKNOWN WORLD, RED LIGHT PROPERTIES and more.
The people at IDW are no slackards. After taking a look at the sales of their My Little Pony comics — their best selling comics EVER — and the current 90s cartoon nostalgia trend, they’ve pacted with Cartoon Network to bring out a bunch of old favorites—and current hits —in comics form, in a deal announced at last week’s ComicsPRO meeting in Atlanta. Titles include The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Johnny Bravo and Generator Rex.
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Tweet Before “meta” was physical, before Modernism became Posted, before Art Popped, cartoonists drew stories about cartoonists and cartooning! Some of it was autobiographical (or possibly semi-auto… I doubt Milt Gross almost became Batman!), some of it was pure fantasy. (The pygmalian dream of a drawing come to life is represented twice in this volume, [...]


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Linksmų Kalėdų! (Merry Christmas – in Lithuanian!) In Lithuania, the traditional Christmas Eve meal is called Kūčios, which includes 12 traditional dishes, representing both the 12 apostles and the 12 months of the year. The meal is typically meat and alcohol free, and includes such dishes as herring, kūčia (a sweetened grain dish), sauerkraut, cranberry Kisielius (Kissel) and sweet biscuits known as Kūčiukai in Poppyseed milk. The whole dinner is usually kicked off with the sharing of a Christmas Eve wafer, Kalėdaitis, which is much like a communion wafer. Draugas News has a list of Kucios recipes, as does the Maskoliunas Family project. Beyond the special food, there are other traditions celebrated including putting straws/hay under the tablecloth. The straws are then pulled out, and the state of the straws indicate the fortunes for the coming year.
Kucios Dinner by Send Me Adrift
It’s Christmas Eve, and most people have their menus well-planned. But if you need some last minute inspiration, look no further than the typical Puerto Rican Christmas feast. Our favorite part? Lechon asado as the main centerpiece: a whole roast pig, which we try to get as often as we can! Other typical Christmas Eve or nochebuena dishes are pasteles (filled masa steamed in banana leaves), arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas) and coquito (coconut egg nog). Though Italian food is near and dear to our heart, this kind of feast is a definitely a close second!
Feast of the Seven Fishes by Austin Kleon
It’s Christmas Eve – which means it’s time for the Feast of the Seven Fishes known as “festa dei sette pesci” in Italian or alternatively as “Vigilia (the Vigil).” We posted briefly on this topic previously, but we figured it would be a good time to expand upon it. The Feast of the Seven Fishes originates from the Catholic tradition of not eating meat on the eve of special holy days, where fish would be consumed instead. The tradition has especially caught on in Italian-American communities, and inventive menus including baccala, calamari, lobster, shrimp and more adorn many “7 Fishes” tables.
Along with the requisite assortment of fishes, sides of veggies and Christmastime desserts like struffoli complete the meal. Traditional or not, any fish dish is welcome at a modern-day feast of two fishes in America. Mario Batali has a traditional Italian menu featuring anchovies, clam and mussels. The Bite Sized blog is cooking their way through an eclectic Feast of the Seven Fishes including Oysters Rockefeller. For those among us who aren’t terribly fond of fish, Buzzfeed has a tongue-in-cheek version of the feast featuring Goldfish Crackers and Swedish Fish. We also like Meatballs and Milkshakes‘ take on the meal, opting for a small menu – doesn’t a bay scallop crudo sound nice?


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The Amazing Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield has signed on to star in 99 Homes, says a story at The Hollywood Reporter. The drama arrives from writer-director Ramin Bahrani, best known for features like Goodbye Solo and Man Push Cart as well as for the short film “Paper Bag,” which featured the voice of Werner Herzog.
99 Homes will follow Garfield as a man whose home is forclosed on but who winds up finding success working with the immoral real estate broker responsible.
Garfield will next reprise his role as Peter Parker (and his friendly neighborhood alter-ego) in Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, set for release on May 2, 2014.
Justin Nappi and Kevin Turren are attached to produce 99 Homes.
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Rising obesity among Chinese children has prompted some parents in the Asian nation to take drastic measures, for example by sending their overweight kids to summer camps designed to help them lose the pounds.
Photographer Kevin Frayer recently traveled to one of these so called "fat camps," capturing both moments of joy and trepidation. Parents told Getty that by sending their children to the camps, they are seeking to prepare them for the "hectic challenges of life in one of the world's largest economies."
China currently stands as No. 2 for obesity within the world, just behind the United States. In a study that analyzed weight trends in 188 countries, researchers found that nearly 30 percent of Chinese adult men and women are overweight or obese.


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Cooking with Beer- Everyone is doing it
Most craft brewpubs incorporate their beer into their food menu. Sometimes the beer flavor is apparent and other times it is making good use of spent grain. Abita marinates their ribs in Purple Haze and Three Floyds serves up a Pride and Joy tiramisu. Dogfish Head and Great Lakes Brewing Company make their burgers from local cattle fed spent brewing grains. Kona Brewing adds spent grain into their pizza dough. Craft brew pubs also tend to provide paring suggestions for their popular menu items.
When I saw an advertisement for T.G.I. Friday’s offering menu items made with beer I didn’t pay much attention to it. But hearing it was made with Goose Island Honkers Ale made me rewind the DVR. I was impressed T.G.I. Friday’s was using a craft beer and even more impressed when I researched a bit and found out the type of craft beers used depended on region. A major chain going local? I like that.
Beers included on the list are:
- Harpoon IPA
- Magic Hat #9
- New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale
- Goose Island Honkers Ale
- Abita Amber
- Alaskan IPA (Alaska only)
- Boulevard Wheat
- Uinta Cutthroat Ale (Utah only)
Way to go T.G.I. Friday’s and I hope more national chains promote craft beer and being sustainable.


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SAYYADINA “Mourning The Unknown” LP
SAYYADINA (SWE) “Mourning The Unknown” LP (Nerve Altar) 13e
Half a decade ago I adored their 2004 “Fear Gave Us Wings” debut album because it was swedish grindcore with a twist, featuring current/ex members of General Surgery, Victims, Nasum. It had a lot of hardcore thrown in, making it more memorable than most of their peers were playing at that time.
I somehow skipped the 2nd album which came out in 2007. I am glad to realize that the record was still infused with Sayyadina’s unique, personal style. It is quite different from their debut, a little bit crustier for sure, but still crucial and essential.
There is a lot going on here musically. It’s the kind of record that needs time in order to get hold of all the subtleties and comprehend the overall flow. Excellent!
- American import.
- Limited to 500 copies.
- Includes 3 bonus tracks recorded from the same session.
- Includes insert with lyrics.
- Ships wrapped in cellophane.


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The Pagoda at SGP pays homage to resident djs from up & down our fair isle and beyond, representing nights such as Tief, Below, Circus, Rooty (RIP), Simple, Fleetmac Wood & Werk:It.
Over the past few years this fine Pagoda stage overlooking the Lake has played host to a first class array of disc jockeys, acts and artists; from Radio 1's Annie Mac & Toddla T to the mesmerising sounds of Matthew Johnson; from the NY groove of Kim Ann Foxman to the Eats Everything Bristol bounce. Remember the year Disclosure and Sam Smith performed 'Latch' at sunset? Or the time Skream went b2b with Zed Bias, Disclosure, Eats & Artwork?! T.E.E.D. dropping jungle? Jamie Jones & Seth Troxler b2b? Damn! that was the pure house party vibes right there!
As well as the Top Secret special guests, The Pagoda also welcomes a sprinkling of headline talent along the course of the weekend for your listening pleasure .
Let's praise the residents. They are the ones who often dig deeper, the chosen ones who set the mood of an evening, that represent the club night, the ones who'll play you tracks you'll be pestering them about later, the guys with the biggest record boxes and an ability to take you into a trance like state.
With over 14 stages and 4 days of live music and dj sets 2014 promises to be one of the most music-packed Secret Garden Party’s ever…. add to the mix the renowned secret sets by some of the biggest names around and it is…game on!
Warm up with the Head Gardener's new mix here
The Games Arena
From the pure quintessentially English to the damn right absurd, let the Games begin … From the Pig Labowski’s lounge, the shots are called for the return of The Pig Tossing World Cup 2014, followed by an Emu & Ostrich Polo Match, after a bout of HipHop Vs GlitchHop Scotch & some Disco Diva Dodgeball, The Midnight Ultimate Frisbee Match beginith ….. daytime Croquet with cucumber sandwiches and tea.
A short distance away the Fools on the Hill, begin their Wonky Races, down a Slip n Slide, like a rolling stone, around the craziest course and haircuts since Pat Sharpe and the 80’s.
The Great Lake will be home again to an iconic centre piece, art installation, and party venue, lovingly designed and built by the infamous PirateTechnics crew. This year we aim to open the lake up for more mass participative games, more boating & punting opportunities, wild swimming and places of reflection where you’ll be able to sit, eat, drink and relax.
The Jackdaw Pub
This year we celebrate the coming of our new 24-hour pub, hosted by our very own Diamond Dogs. Equipped with an Ace up their sleeves and a pool cue behind their back, these dogs will host a spectrum of classic back bar games, pool tournaments, illicit poker matches … but be warned, they’ve been known to start a bar brawl or two before.
The Pub will home a full line up: from South London and now globally acclaimed bingo enthusiasts, Rebel Bingo, to a sultry blues opera, a live band jukebox and to finish each night, 2 battling Grand Pianos for the sing-a-long of the summer.
To open, close and lead the Gardeners to the seminal activities of the Party our merry band of performers, musicians, merrymakers, floats and boats will lead you around the Garden. Expect the unexpected, led by our friends Perhaps Contraption, Megatraption Bands a full Orchestra and Choir and more animals (humans dressed as) than you can shake a zoo at.
Close up magicians, night time fires site-wide with ghost storytellers, poetry and live music to keep the cockles warm on those star-kissed nights.
Nestled away, past the magical weeping willow, the Arts Garden will be a place to reflect and get involved in creating our own SGP gallery. You’ll be able to learn a series of techniques from our resident artists, from sculpting a full-size body cast to life drawing, creating a stained glass window installation – where you’re the artist. Or sit with an easel by the lake and paint a water colour impression of the Garden.
The Human Zoo: Devolution of Mankind
Gawp in amazement as two wild homosapiens are held in captivity for your shock and delight. Imprisoned in a human-scaled hutch (for the entire weekend) and isolated from their own kind, watch as these well-heeled, career-driven primates lose their petty social norms and descend into primitive squalor before your very eyes. But gardeners beware, for humans are a ruthless breed, hungry for freedom and savage in their devolved form...
Green Crafts Area
No festival is complete without homage to the ways things used to be and quite possibly will be again. Get your creative hands working with a multitude of materials. Our Green Craft facilitators will guide you in the magic of making your own keepsakes. From Woodwork and Whittling, Stone Carving and Forging, to UpCycling everyday trash into a masterpiece to take home. Our Witches of Odd will teach you the ways of the Apothecary and spells, providing a comprehensive magic experience to meet the demands of modern day life.


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A Mission for Home animal rescue program continues to save lives
For nearly two decades, the pro-humane Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) have been giving unwanted dogs and cats a new lease on life through a special rescue program.
The program “A Mission for Home” involves handpicking pets from overcrowded shelters and bringing them here to make them available for adoption locally. Funded exclusively through the nonprofit DAWG, this program is a win-win for the animals and shelters alike. It helps other shelters reduce their numbers; the animals get a chance to find great homes; and local families have more animals to choose from when they’re ready to adopt a furry family member. Since the program’s inception in 2000, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center has rescued more than 1,200 animals.
Last week, 11 dogs arrived at our center from overcrowded facilities. These sweet, loving dogs are all ready for their forever homes, so stop by 28095 Hillcrest to meet them today.
For more information, visit cmvas.org or call 949-470-3045.
I just saw a post this evening (May 5 at 9:55 pm) that the San Bernadino Animal Shelter might be closing their doors on May 7 and euthanizing all the pets at the shelter. Is there a way the DAWG program can do something to help save some of these precious animals? Thank you so much for your time and help.

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Super Simple Christmas Card Craft
Everyone loves a homemade Christmas card, right? This card project is so simple you can very quickly make enough cards with your toddler or child for all those special people. It’s a versatile craft too- no need to recreate exactly what you see here- just use the resources you have to hand.
You will need:
- Green paper or card
- Selection of stickers
- Sequins or gems
First, cut the green paper into triangles. Older children may like to do this themselves. We used different shades of green but it would still be effective with just one shade- though of course you don’t need to limit yourself to green!
Next is the really fun bit! Give children anything you like to decorate the ‘trees’ with. We used sequins, glitter paint and stickers. I think these very simple stickers (from Wilkosby the way) look very effective. The beauty of this is you can use whatever you have to hand or very cheaply purchase materials. If you are using sequins you will probably find PVA glue your best option to glue then securely to the card.
You can have fun here, let the children decorate in their own unique style! Toddlers can be let loose with stickers, paints and sequins and just ‘slap it on’, but older children will take more care and think about patterns etc.
Finally, once the trees are dried simple glue a selection to the front of your card. We used white A4 card which we folded in half but you can also very cheaply buy pre-folded cards which come with envelopes too. Have fun with it and Merry Christmas!
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Amanda is the founder of Little Squigglers and now also of Little Squigglers Franchise Ltd. An ex Primary School teacher and mother of two, Amanda is passionate about the development and creativity of children.
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Prior to the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary episode, The Day Of The Doctor, Sixth Doctor star Colin Baker had ground his multicoloured axe over how none of the old Doctors would be appearing.
Following Tom Baker’s surprise cameo as The Curator, he seems even more angry…
“I know Tom did it longer than anybody else and he’s the oldest Doctor, but by asking him and not us, it makes you feel like a second-class citizen,” Baker told the Daily Mirror.
“Peter Davison, the fifth Doctor, said way back that they were not going to have us in the special. At the time, we didn’t know that Tom was in it, which was slightly irritating.”
The reason for not including classic Doctors was a good one, and it’s only the place Tom Baker has in everyone’s hearts – as well as him being the oldest living Doctor and the longest serving Doctor – made him appropriate for a wee nod.
Outside from a handful of zealous fans, nobody really wanted ‘The Day Of The Doctor’ to degenerate into a cluttered Dimensions In Time-style muddle. It continued the serving Doctor’s story while paying tribute to its past and its future, but as expected it concerned itself primarily with the mythology of New Who.
The Doctor Who 50th did a fine job of recognising the show’s past with archive footage used in ‘The Day Of The Doctor’ to keep our favourite Doctors as we remember them, cameos from Sixties stars in An Adventure In Space And Time, and Colin Baker himself warmed to a few more critical hearts in The Five(ish) Doctors.
As a talking head, Colin Baker’s been popping up on Who-related viewing, from The Ultimate Guide to The Afterparty with metronomic regularity. He’s barely been off our TV over the 50th – in fact, he’s racked up far more screen time than Tom Baker, who aside from the odd surreal interview on BBC News, kept to his splendid isolation.
After coming out so strongly about the lack of old Doctors prior to Paul McGann’s appearance in the Night Of The Doctor webisode and Tom Baker’s appearance in ‘The Day Of The Doctor’, Colin Baker runs the risk of looking foolish to keep banging that drum.


BAD AXE \u2014 The Huron Area Technical Center (HATC) recently announced the Student of the Month recipient for October 2019. Students are selected based on a variety of criteria including: achievement in career technical education, outstanding attendance, enrollment status, CTE related extra-curricular activities, on-the-job-training placements, work experience, and future CTE Program related education and\/or employment plans. Robert (Robby) Iseler is the HATC Student of the Month for October. He is a senior at North Huron High School and is a second year student in the power technology program at the HATC. Robby is the son of Robert and Laticia Iseler and brother to Ryan Iseler. Robby is an accomplished student and enjoys being a member of the North Huron football, basketball and golf teams. He is also an active member in FFA, student council and band. Robby is an exceptional student within the power technology program, a leader in his class, and was a contributing member of the Huron Intermediate School District Innovative vehicle design team where his outgoing personality and willingness to see projects through has been very helpful. Robby plans to continue his mechanical training at the University of Northwestern Ohio in diesel and ag equipment repair. He will continue to work within the family business and toward taking over his father\u2019s trucking company in the future. Robby will be honored during a luncheon at the Main Street Caf\u00e9, located inside the Huron Area Technical Center, and receive a certificate of award.


Choral Premiere Competition for Sing New York
Event Date: June 11, 2011
Posted: September 30, 2011
Location: New York, USA
Choir type: Community Choirs
Choral Premiere Competition
for Sing New York!
Sing New York! is an annual spring celebration sponsored by the New York Choral Consortium (NYCC), an organization composed of the more than 250 choral groups that call the five boroughs of New York City ‘home.’ NYCC, through Sing New York!, is proud to highlight the importance of ongoing choral composition by including a brand new work in its 500-voice ‘Big Sing,’ to take place on Monday, June 11, 2012. (See clips of the June 2011 Festival.)
The competition this year, as last, is open to composers who have already submitted works to PROJECT : ENCORE™ of Schola Cantorum on Hudson, and been approved. Project Encore is creating a new paradigm for recognizing new, already premiered choral works through its blind submission and vetting process. For more information on Project Encore, click here.
In order to submit a work for the 2012 NYCC Festival competition, a composer must have at least one score that has been accepted for the Project Encore database of compositions by December 1, 2011. Composers not yet part of Project Encore still have until the October 15th quarterly deadline to become eligible by submitting a new, already premiered work. Click here for information regarding submission to Project Encore.
The submission parameters for the NYCC Sing New York! competition are available here.
All Best in Ongoing Creativity!
Deborah Simpkin King, PhD
Artistic Director and Founder, Schola Cantorum on Hudson
Director and Founder, PROJECT : ENCORE™ of Schola Cantorum on Hudson
. .. transcending expectations!
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Good evening, I need advice, I should extrapolate the drawing from this photo to use it for new prints, how can I restore it by removing all the imperfections due to the fabric? sorry for the bad english
Your English isn't bad. I didn't need a translator anyway. 🙂
You just want to take the octopus out as is? That's relatively easy BUT since this falls squarely into line art territory, I would suggest using Illustrator to trace it. (There's also a myriad number of ways of doing this.) That way, you won't have to deal with trying to get rid of the fabric texture and instead focus on coloring and outlining the octopus using vectors. This can be done with Photoshop too but nowhere near the vector power that Illustrator has.
But why would you need to do that? Isn't it your art?
they are working sweatshirts and they are several years old, the original drawing has been lost and to make others print I wanted to extrapolate the drawing, but I don't know how to do it I'm a little beginner
Oh, you've got a task ahead of you, then, especially if you've never done something like this. If you have Illustrator, its Paintbrush Tool will let you trace over this image in particular. You could then scale the resulting vector art to any size without any loss in quality. (You might have to continually tweak things as you go along.) If you're interested, I could go into more detail.
of course I'm interested! it would be really great to have some advice
Hi again! Sorry for the delayed response; other obligations and all. 🙂
So I took your image and quickly put it into Illustrator as a background guide. (I reduced the transparency so it wouldn't be too much in the way.) Then I started to use Illustrator's Pen Tool to start constructing the octopus bit by bit. My result in 10 minutes:
Mind you, I'm not a seasoned professional like some of the Illustrator propellerheads but I do know my way around the basics. Using the Pen Tool is a skill in itself as it requires intimacy with Bezier curves. It's not exactly for the faint of heart or easily frustrated but definitely pays off once you know how it works.
I can, at any time, adjust any of these elements; color fill, angle of the strokes, scale, etc. I'm looking at it right now and see it needs some TLC but this was done to illustrate how flexible Illustrator is when it comes to stuff like this.
Note that this is just one way. I mentioned the Paintbrush Tool which may be more up your alley but could end up a little messier. (Though, again, you can adjust these elements after the fact.)
If you have access to Illustrator , try starting with Object >Image Trace - it will still need some tidy up but will get you close very quickly
Another great idea, but with a caveat: Remember to expand (Object > Image Trace > Expand) so you can edit the vectors post-trace.
(Really not digging this new forum format; I had to reload several times to like Dave's post and respond to it.) 😛
Could be old. Looks like a mascot for...something medical? (The translation is "resuscitation anesthesia".) Certainly something my school would have done back in my day. (The 1980's, represent!)
I am a nurse
lots of learning thing, great.

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The NoMad Pool
The pool is a luxurious and tranquil escape from the neon and glitter of The Strip. The Poolside Café features casual fare, expertly crafted cocktails and a robust selection of wines. This garden-like oasis, inspired by the Majorelle Gardens of Morocco, is accented by more playful moments, such as whimsical frozen drinks and refined riffs on poolside snacks.
Mon - Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri - Sun Closed
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, The NoMad Pool will transform into JEMAA - The NoMad Pool Party. A seductive and energetic daytime experience, JEMAA will feature the cocktail explosions the NoMad Bar is renowned for, tableside service, a roster of DJs and artists delivering nuanced music programming — including a tropical house vibe on Sundays — and even a cocktail fountain that can be delivered to the cabana for guests who really want to step up the action. JEMAA will set itself apart as the new daytime destination in Las Vegas.


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Like a lot of folks seem to have been doing lately, I've gotten around to one of those art summary thingies and although this is one of my better years, I have to say I've gotten way better at drawing not just ponies, but more!
I started this year off with some little ask blog answers for my ponysona on a regular basis but wasn't totally attached to my newly developed style entirely just yet. I was still using the regular lineart system I had used before with just a 5px line in MS Paint and standard scale for each image.
At this time I had broken away from the small lineart method and started making the images much bigger (between 2000 and 3000 pixels wide) and having thicker lines. That purple explosion BG has been reused and recolored several times and I was practicing more with backgrounds.
Now very attached to my new style, I started making a bunch of random OCs as gifts for some well-known bronies and even printed out some Apple Bloom fanart to give to Michelle Creber at Cloudsdale Congress! This pic was made after she came up with "Pastriotic" at said convention.
Utilizing my new style I started to make more dynamic poses and experimented with various expressions. This pic, being one of my favs, was more complicated than usual.
Not much had changed but I improved with my cute style and continued to draw diabeetus-inducing art.
Although I had just gotten into doing commissions, I was still able to do some canon pony fanart. I tried a new character this time from Equestria Girls, Sunset Shimmer.
I developed my own way of drawing pony butts and was getting much better with backgrounds.
Having settled down from all the BronyCon hype, I tried something new and started drawing anthro ponies. They didn't look too great at first but I got better as time went on.
One of the cutest Pinkie pics I've ever drawn IMO and a big improvement in my style. Also figured out a way to make the eyelashes look better.
Oh hey look, some non-pony art! It was about time I got used to making something different for a change. Shown here are Wander and Sylvia from the hit new cartoon "Wander Over Yonder"
Not just non-pony, but original! I finally revealed my new OC, Emi Hartman, and for the first time in forever drew a human character and developed my own style of drawing human faces!
My first humanized pony, and who'd have thought it would have been this naughty!
Of course certain lines were not crossed and I still kept the innocent cute feel making it just your regular sexy pinup and I plan to keep it that way.
Well there you have it. I've sure improved throughout this year and I'm learning more and more as I go!