You may be wondering by now why my blog posts have been so prolific over the past few days?… No need to guess, I will spare you the suspense!! After a fabulous 2 weeks on the beautiful beaches of Haad Tien and Haad Yuan on Koh Phangan (an island in the south of Thailand), Boaz contracted dengue fever from a pesky mosquito. Such bad luck! He has been in hospital for the past few nights and so I have had lots of time on my hands by his bedside to catch up on the blog. Don't worry, he is ok and hopefully he will be well enough for us to get on our flight home in a few days time! A massive thanks to Tali P, the third amigo on our Thailand leg, who has been an amazing support to both of us over the past week.
So, back to the first two weeks on Koh Phangan… such an amazingly perfect place to be for the last few weeks of our trip. We arrived intending to do a detox (ie. a fast and cleanse), then after a few days of eating raw foods to prepare for the detox, we decided we just wanted a relaxing holiday, so ditched the detox and did not look back! We filled our days with daily morning yoga, eating delicious healthy food (mostly at the Sanctuary), meditation, lots of beach time, lots of massages, beach volleyball, a hike to a stunning viewpoint and Muay Thai kickboxing (Nats you would be so proud!!).
After all the travelling we have done it was so nice to kick back in a beautiful spot and stay put for a little while. We cant wait to come home and are feeling excited to get back into the swing of things in Melbourne. See you all very soon!!!
Berlin is an amazing city and we loved our time here learning and exploring. The city is an open air history museum, being the epicentre of so much of recent history and at the same time it lives in the modern world, where we felt at home in the coffee culture that reminded us a lot of Melbourne. It is a city to be lived in which reveals itself slowly. Our time here was all the more special being joined by the lovely Tali P.
In just a few days we witnessed the rise and fall of the Nazis, the Holocaust, WWII and in the aftermath, the battle between communism and capitalism which resulted in the building of a wall. As we all know communism lost, but it really is unbelievable that the wall dividing east and west berlin only came down 23 years ago. We explored the sections of the Berlin wall that remain. Part of the wall is a museum and monument to those who tried to escape (and mostly failed). Another part of the wall is covered with graffiti expressing compassion for the past and hope for the future.
One of the highlights of our visit was the Fat Tyre Bike Tour of Berlin which took us to most of the main sites all in one day. Our guide was fantastic, explaining the history and relevance of the places we passed. The bikes were oh-so-comfortable and it was great to be riding hair flying in the wind.
The monuments to the holocaust in Berlin are so creative, unique and relevant. The holocaust memorial was powerful. It is amazing how creating a space can evoke emotion and memory. There is no one meaning for the structure, the artist left it up to the public to interpret as they will. However it was based on the Jewish cemetery in Prague (which I am yet to visit!) and it certainly feels like one walking through.
The memorial to the burning of books is an underground empty library, big enough to hold the number of books burned. It is viewed through a large glass tile on the pavement, in the exact position where the burning occurred. Powerful.
And then from large to small… all around Berlin, outside apartment buildings there are small gold tiles with the names of the Jewish person who resided there, the date that they were taken and where they went. A constant reminder of what happened here. Really an amazing owning and taking of responsibility for the actions of the past. I was also drawn to think about Australia's commemoration of its' Aboriginal past – and how to have a more present memory of those events.
Also amazing to be in Berlin because of my personal connection, my grandmother was born here. We happened past a Jewish girls school where she studied to find a religious jewish man running a kosher Shabbat each week to educate locals about Jewish traditions.
We also loved the eclectic, artistic side of Berlin, and spent hours walking around town, rummaging through flea markets, feasting on cake and coffee.
One of our favourite outings was to the open-air Bearpit karaoke in Mauerpark, where in front of an amphitheatre of 1000s of people you can volunteer to belt out a tune. So-you-think-you-can-sing eat your heart out… and a gigantic gold star to those brave souls who sang for us that day!!
The next 2 weeks we spent gallivanting around Europe. In transit we squeezed in a short visit to Athens and to my delight we ate a Greek salad in Greece in the shadow of the Pantheon… it certainly lived up to its reputation – best greek salad I have ever had!
We also managed to pop into Zurich for a few hours and wandered around the picturesque riverside.
In London we had a great time visiting our friends around town. I managed to fit in a few visits to my favourite chef' Ottolenghi's cafe, which didn't disappoint (as you might have guessed by this point after following our blogs, we are all about amazing food!). London was gearing up for the Olympics and all around town there were flags flying all the way down Oxford st.
On our short stop in Paris we got to hang out with the lovely Jo P who joined us as we explored the Marais and enjoyed a lovely lunch sitting outside a quaint cafe while we people watched.
We loved wandering the streets where almost every corner shop was a pattisserie, finally we just couldn't resist!!
After lunch, Boaz was feeling inspired to try his hand at being a Parisian… very dashing!
We even managed to make it to one of my favourite bookshops of all time, Shakespeare and Co, where there is a piano for visitors to play and beds amongst the floor to ceiling bookshelves where some of the staff sleep. Funnily enough, it was much smaller than I remembered when I visited 15 years ago!
Next stop on the Europa Europa whirlwind tour…Berlin!!
My very talented cousin, Moran, is on the right!
Most of our time was spent in Tel Aviv, enjoying the beach, cafes, bars, music, markets and the amazing food. Making sure to visit our trusted favourite cafes as well as discovering delicious new ones. The city was alive, gearing up for summer and around every corner there was a piano set up so that anyone who passed by could sit down and play. LOVE the impromptu performances by some very talented performers… only in Tel Aviv in summer where it is guaranteed not to rain for at least 4 months!!
We did manage to have some adventures around the country… Continuing the family roots theme that began in Morocco, we joined Ann and Yehudah in Jerusalem where Yehudah showed us some of the places where he grew up (including Mea Shearim – see the sign below!) and where he served during the 1967 war. We also managed to squeeze in a visit to Machane Yehudah (the food market) to sample some of the mouth-watering treats!
We spent a beautiful night in a lush hotel in Rosh Pina (thanks aunty Suzie-Sara!) that had an amazing vegetarian buffet and in the lobby, a wide range of fresh herbs grown on the property to make tea with anytime.
One of the highlights of our time in Israel was seeing one of my favourite Israeli musicians, Idan Reichel, perform at a huge outdoor amphitheatre set at the base of Massada. He hadn't performed in Israel in a while, the audience were all belting out the words to his emotionally provocative songs. The atmosphere was electric. It was a very special night.
Heading even further down south into the desert, we spent a night at Kibbutz Sde Boker to visit some old friends (can't believe it has been 15 years!!). I love going back there, a place where there is just soo much open space. Time slows down, the big sky opens up and the landscape stretches out for kilometers all around in the surrounding desert.
It is almost impossible to be in Israel and not be consumed by the politics that permeate the country. Following the tent protests last summer which were mainly about the cost of living (housing prices) and also social justice issues, we joined the first of this summer's protests that continued on that theme. It is always heartwarming to see first hand that there are people who care deeply about human rights issues and are doing something about it, especially because as much as I love visiting Israel, I also feel conflicted due to the terrible injustices that also happen here. What I do strongly believe is that the vast majority of people want to live a peaceful life where they can go to work, send their kids to school and enjoy their family and friends. I hope that in this unique part of the world that will be the reality here too one day for everyone.
What is the thing that you would most like to do after getting off a 20 hour flight???* Go to a traditional hamam and have a soak and massage, then a delicious dinner of course! And that is exactly what we did, thanks to the thoughtfulness and generosity of our good friends Ricard and Betty who treated us as to a belated wedding present in Barcelona. It was such a relaxing and special experience, one we wont forget for a long time!
It was so great to feel at home with familiar faces after our 3 month stint in South America. Betty and Ricard did a great job of showing us Barcelona including heading out night we headed out to the Spanish version of the Royal Easter/Melbourne Show complete with flamenco costumes, all types of paella and delicious churros. A real treat.
We also enjoyed exploring the amazing architecture of Barcelona, Gaudi's Park Guell was a hit, so were the delicious markets in El Raval.
But of course, our favourite meal was at our favourite cafe – Cafe de les Antipodes in Badelona where the special of the day was "La Paella d'en Boaz". Delicious!!!
* We flew from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona, then took a side trip to Morocco – just to clear up any confusion. Barcelona was before and after Morocco!
Even though it was clearly run-down and neglected, there was something magical about the sea-side fishing town of Essouaira. Looking past the rubble and odor caused by renovations to the sewage system, I could imagine that the old part of town was once a fortress to be reckoned with.
Our lovely traditional Riad was indeed a much needed respite from the busy medina. I took a photo from the top of the stairs looking down into the courtyard.
We wandered through the Mellah (common name for the Jewish Quarter of the Medina) and found the synagogue, well rather the sign indicating the place where it was supposed to be… there was no one around and the building was severely neglected… and so we moved on.
I especially liked the port. Notwithstanding the overpowering fishy odor, there were seagulls swarming overhead and local fishermen were fixing their nets, tending to their boats and selling their daily haul.
"You're making couscous in my brain" said the carpet seller to Boaz in the middle of a heated 20 minute discussion about whether the carpet Boaz wanted to buy was handmade or not! Bargaining is the name of game in Morocco and especially in the more touristy city of Marrakesh. Thankfully we had a wildcard up our sleeve… Yehuda, whose command of Moroccan Arabic and understanding of how the discussion goes, has helped us get some great deals! Thanks Yehuda!
Our stay in Marrakesh centered around Jemaa El-Fnaa, the main square in the centre of the Medina. By day you feel the hustle and bustle of a city, people rushing around, buying and selling. By night, the square comes alive with drumming musicians, agile acrobats and a wide range of food stalls. Together with the haunting call to prayer in the evening, it is altogether an enchanting place.
Boaz was a brave soul and braved the snails…mmm…delicious!!
We also explored the remnants of Jewish communities here, visiting the local synagogue which is well-kept and is still operating today.
Wandering around the medina we happened across a communal bakery. Community living is entrenched in the way of life here and it these bakeries gave us a glimps into how it works in practice. In the morning the dough is prepared at home, then brought to the communal bakery to be cooked.
Lastly, we enjoyed local entertainment at a local restaurant, about as touristy as you can get and such a fun night!


From the Blog: Digital Marketing Update Podcast #3, Why podcasting is a good idea!
Podcasting a podcast is a great tool for every small business owner to have in their marketing platform arsenal.
Digital Marketing Update, Podcast #3 lays out the reasons you should do podcasting–least of which they will provide an element of your business many prospects aren't aware of–and that's you and your personality!
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Well, good afternoon. Welcome to Digital Marketing Update! This is John Verlin with On Demand Advertising Solutions. We're going to be talking about small business owners content. Basically we're going to talk about podcasts.
I had a number of people—particularly on that last program asked me about this—and so I thought it would be a topic to talk about. By the way…if you do have a question or want to ask me a question about something you want to talk about—go ahead and email me at jverlin1@yahoo.com.
You can go to my website: www.OnDemandAdvertisingSolutions.com. With any questions we're talking digital content for small business owners—but since I came from a radio background—should you supplement your digital content with radio, print, TV…the sky's the limit here.
We want to do the best thing we can to help you with your business. Today, we're going to be talking about podcasting. Again, people will say "why should I podcast"? With all the new digital things?
Years ago, when I was in radio—thank goodness today we have measurable statistics and analytics with not only video, with social media…blogging—everything can be measured.
And even today—people who are doing traditional media—they don't have the tools—well, let me back up. They have the tools today that they didn't have ten years ago to measure results.
But you know what? A lot of small business owners still don't really know what works and what doesn't work. But—as far as podcasting goes, why should you do it? Well, it's kind of simple. There's several good reasons why.
What I do for my clients—I come to them, in addition to the social media—implementing those for them on a daily basis—if not weekly. Doing blogging for them…cartoon videos…and podcasts—recording and producing them. Sending them to Youtube or Podmatic site for my clients.
All of these are content that will help you with your marketing platform. They are going to get you noticed…enhancing your credibility to improve your brand.
The branding is the crucial thing in all of this. For local business owners particularly. Because people will search you out…they don't know anything about you. That adds to content for your marketing platform. To give you not only a national or worldwide profile—but primarily local. And that can be promoted locally.
But, here's why I like podcasting. One—it's an intimate medium. You can here my voice (softly) right now…I talk to you like a friend would talk to you. And that is something that ever since Orsen Welles and War of the Worlds broadcast—people have gotten emotionally engaged with audio.
Well, as far as small business owners and marketing—people can put this in the ipod, listen in a car, when they sleep….it can register in their subconscious These are really good touchpoints—emotionally to people.
And you can do as many of these as you want. They're simpler to do than video obviously.
Less production—although I do these for most clients. You can do all of this stuff on your own—do you know how to do it? Do you want to do it? That's why most people hire me to record and produce things.
And the fun part of this is—you can create your own radio show. We can…I can interview you! We interview your guests…your customers! Think about that! You call your top customers—and this is what I love about a podcast. "Would you mind—Bob, you know you spend a lot of money with me in my business—would you mind if I interviewed you on my weekly podcast? Who me? Really? You want to interview me? Believe me folks—they will love it!
Now they're getting excited Because you're helping them promote their business. Through something that you're doing on their behalf and it doesn't cost them anything!
Believe me folks—this gets the excited. Now you've got something that's an emotional connection and being featured—that they can promote on their website, and their emails to their customer base.
And they'll ask you how you heard about this guy that you contacted from On Demand Advertising Solutions…etc.
This is all why podcasting is fun because you're getting them (your customers) engaged in answering their questions that are important to them. That's indirectly important to you.
So, it's an intimate medium…it gets your customers involved…it's less stressful than doing a video…you can re-purpose this content as we've mentioned. People tend to be more relaxed when they're talking in interviews like this rather than video.
People tend to get kind of up tight when they're being watched. The video takes longer to produce. It's not as easy to produce. And video can be expensive. Particularly if you have to hire a producer. So podcasts are more portable, cost-effective for content marketing because you can put them on a blog post, tweet it, in white papers…you can actually create a video of a podcast like I do with mine and put it on Youtube.
It stands longer because really doesn't have a shelf life. And video is really a visual medium. So people have to really watch it and pay attention. Whereas with audio—they can be in the car, taking a nap…and can listen to it.
So it's for these reasons intimate, simplicity, feature your customers, provide really good content simply, sounds good and people get emotional.
So podcasting is another great way to leverage an arsenal in your toolbox of content marketing.
Again, contact me for anything you want to talk about….at jverlin1@yahoo.com or visit my website at www.OnDemandAdvertisingSolutions.com. I'm John Verlin, Have a great day!
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I received a Breaking News email last night from JewishPress.com.
The gist of it was, the Waqf, which sits on Har HaBayit, called up Netanyahu's office, and threatened to start "World War 3" if Moshe Feiglin is allowed to go up onto Har HaBayit (Temple Mount) today.
Netanyahu apparently gave the order to the police forbidding Knesset Member Feiglin from going up.
This order is in violation of so many Israeli laws (well, 3 at least).
Feiglin responded that he won't go up, but he no longer feels the vote with the Likud, since Netanyahu has trampled all over the law, instead of protecting and defending it, because Bibi is afraid of the Waqf (my addition).
I think it's about time the State of Israel dismantled the Waqf, and removed them from Jewish Holy sites such as the Temple Mount, and the Tomb of the Patriarchs.
I think its time the State of Israel called their bluff. Because, all it is, is a bluff.
We've survived and thrived through the worst Intifada the Arabs could throw at us. It's time we displayed a little more sovereignty in our own country, and in our own Holy sites.
Lies, Damn Lies, and Pallywood.
The following photo appears in the Facebook group "I acknowledge Apartheid Exists"
So why am I posting it? Because it's typical Palestinian nonsense.
But why should we let facts get in the way of typical Palestinian lies?
PS: The photo itself is distressing, yet its slanderous for Palestinians to hijack it and call it as their own.
US Secretary of State John Kerry has managed to disappoint friends of Israel rather quickly since his appointment by President Obama.
US Secretary of State John Kerry compared the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing to the nine Turkish activists killed by the IDF as they tried to break Gaza's naval blockade, at a press conference in Istanbul on Sunday.
Muqata Photo Roundup, Rosh Chodesh Iyar edition.
This airline passenger is a "kohen" and was told by his Rav that the way to avoid tum'a/ritual impurity by the plane flying over Jewish cemeteries in Israel was to wrap himself up in a bag like this.
The Arab passenger on an Israeli bus has a "boom" bag . Awkward?
Friday afternoon, returning from work on the Tel - Aviv to Rishon LZion train. Get off the train in Rishon, and remember I forgot a bag on the train with personal belongings...and the train is now on its way to Yavneh, and I need to pick up my daughter from gan...don't know what to do. One of the train station's security personnel sees I'm distressed and asks me what's up. After explaining that my bag was now on a train to Yavneh, he calmed me down, went to the train operations center, called the train security personnel on the Yavneh bound train, and ensured the bag would be on a train back to Rishon. He took my number, told me to pick up my daughter and he said he would call me when he gets my bag back. And that's what happened.
His name is Kobasa Aiylin, and this post is for him. He deserves a million "likes" and for Israel Railroad Management to know how helpful and responsible he is.
In what has become a daily occurrence, Palestinians are routinely throwing rocks at Magen David Adom ambulances, smashing windshields and seriously endangering the MDA medical crews.
Despite that MDA ambulances and medics treat wounded without bias to race or religion, Palestinians target these life saving efforts, even when the wounded are Palestinians.
April 2, 2013, 17:15 - Palestinians stone MDA ambulance on the Jerusalem - Hevron highway #60, near the community of Karmei Zur.
April 3, 2013 15:43 - Palestinians stone MDA ambulance on Halhul bypass road, part of the Jerusalem - Hevron highway #60.
April 4, 2013 11:27 - Palestinians stone Neve Zuf community MDA ambulance near the Abud village on road 465.


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Telegram Founder Durov Should Testify in SEC Case Over Gram Token: Judge
Coindesk - 11/26/2019 4:12:13 PM - GMT (+0 )
Telegram's founder and CEO Pavel Durov, as well as two other employees, should give testimony in the SEC vs. Telegram case, a judge has ordered.
According to a document signed by District Judge P. Kevin Castel at the New York Southern District Court on Monday, Durov's deposition should take place on Jan. 7 or 8, 2020, at a location "agreed upon by the parties." That would be a little more than a month before Telegram is scheduled to meet the SEC in court to dispute the legal status of the gram token, which the SEC considers an unregistered security.
Telegram vice president Ilya Perekopsky, who was reportedly responsible for communications with investors during Telegram's $1.7 billion token pre-sales last year, should also be questioned on Dec. 16 in London, the order states.
The third person listed to provide pre-trial testimony is Shyam Parekh, a Telegram employee who's name was on Telegram's letters to investors that were leaked after the SEC sued the company, one of the investors told CoinDesk. Parekh's deposition will be held on Dec. 10, also in London.
The SEC sued Telegram in October, demanding that the messaging app company's blockchain project TON be halted and the tokens allocated to the project's investors not be distributed. The regulator said that Telegram woul flood the U.S. market with unregistered securities and make them available to retail investors.
Telegram disagreed with the SEC, arguing that it properly registered the token sale under Regulation D, and the token itself, once issued, "will merely be a currency or commodity," not a security. It has recently asked the court to drop the SEC action, rejecting all the allegations by the agency.
However, the company agreed to postpone the project's launch, previously scheduled for the end of October, until April, 2020, so the SEC case can be resolved. TON investors approved the delay, refusing an offer of a partial refund.
The project has been still been progressing in the background, however, releasing the code for the TON blockchain nodes in early September and instructing the investors to generate their public keys and send them to the company for the scheduled gram token distribution. The team has also released a desktop wallet app for grams, running so far on its test network.
Several exchanges have previously signaled their readiness to list grams, including Coinbase. According to court filings, a major custody provider for grams, Gram Vault, has also filed paperwork for listing the token on Poloniex.
Binance CEO Chanpeng Zhao (CZ) recently told CoinDesk he believed projects like Libra and TON cannot be stopped by regulatory actions.
The next New York court hearings on the case have been scheduled for February 18–19, 2020.
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Ariell Johnson: Comics, Coffee and Coming into Your Geekdom
We all have that thing that we love, that thing we're passionate about, that thing — a dream, perhaps — that never really seems to leave us. It's something we hold on to, it's always in the back of our minds or tugging at our hearts, just waiting to unfold once the right circumstances are presented to us.
For Ariell Johnson, that thing has been comic books. More specifically, it has been her dream of opening a place where you can chill and read them. That dream came to fruition in the form of Philadelphia-based Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, which specializes in comics, toys and figurines, games, comic-related magazines, apparel, coffee and espresso-related beverages, as well as baked goods. The shop is a "celebration of geek culture. A place for comic book fans, hardcore gamers, movie addicts, television connoisseurs and zombie apocalypse survivalists to meet — and with their powers combined — change the world a little bit."
Surely, changing the world (even a little bit) is no easy feat, but Ariell, a Baltimore native and the first black woman to own a comic book store on the East Coast, is doing her part in striving to bring more diversity to comic book culture.
An avid fan of comics since she was in high school, Ariell dreamed up Amalgam in 2003 while she was in college, studying accounting at Temple University. Yet, as she explains, she wasn't able to actually start the business at that time, so she graduated in 2005 and held a series of jobs in and out of her specific field of study.
"I worked at Walgreens for about three-and-a-half years, and then I moved into an accounting job at a nonprofit counseling center," she says. "From there, I transitioned into another accounting job for a grassroots newspaper in West Philadelphia, and while I worked at that particular job, I was a barista at a specialty food shop here in Philly to get some coffee experience."
black girl, create: At what moment did you finally say, "It's time to open this shop"?
Ariell: There were three moments that led me to that moment. The first one was me being unhappy in my career and unfulfilled at my job. In addition to that, my mom had been sick for a number of years, and when I was 28, she passed away. That feeling of unhappiness and then losing my mom made me start questioning what on earth I was doing. She was 57 when she died. I lost my dad when I was 16 — neither of my parents made it to 60 years old. You start thinking — I may not have as much time as I think, so what am I going to do with my time? I don't want to waste it. There were things that my mom and dad wanted to do in their lives that they didn't get a chance to do. That had a big impact on me.
The last moment was a conversation I had with my brother-in-law and sister. I was talking about something going on in the Marvel cinematic universe, and I remember being really annoyed and passionate and fired up about it. And my brother-in-law jokingly said, 'You know, the only time you ever get excited is when you're talking about comic books or dance' (because I dance in my spare time as well). When he said that, I took it the wrong way because, personally, I had been struggling with being satisfied in my career. I was feeling like my interests were childish because that is what the outside world tells you. I think it was my quarter-life crisis; I was thinking, I'm still collecting comic books — I should be doing more grown up things! So, when he said that, I thought he was pointing out that I needed to get more adult interests. But my sister stopped me and said, 'That's not what he's saying. He's saying that if those are the things that excite you, then you really need to think about that.'
Those three things happened simultaneously, and they solidified my decision to move forward and try to make Amalgam evolve from this thing that I talked about — my own little personal pipe dream — into a reality.
Amalgam opened in December 2015. What lessons did you learn as a business owner within your first year?
To stay flexible. The shop is still fairly new, and I had an idea of what it would look like to run it, but that has not been the case at all. It looks very different now, and a part of that is because of the attention we've received [because of the Invincible Iron Man variant comic book cover]. Initially, I had a local neighborhood focus, and I still do, but we're also seeing the demand outside of Philadelphia from people who want to support our store. So now we're working on our website and online store because, initially, I decided to rely solely on social media. I figured that since our interests would be local, anybody who wanted to support the shop would actually come in. But now I'm seeing the larger potential for us to have sales throughout the country, and we're working to make that a reality.
Going back to when you first started reading and collecting comics, did you notice that there were not many other black girls who shared this interest?
It was definitely something I was aware of. Anytime you go into a comic book store, as a black woman, nobody inside looks like you. Comic book culture can be kind of elitist, too. It actually took me a while to go into my first comic book store. I've always been aware of the fact that I was not the norm in a comic book space, but I think the internet has made it clear that there are a lot of us. We might just be more spread out, or we might not feel comfortable going into shops or speaking candidly about our interests in those things. Initially, when I wanted to open the shop, I wasn't thinking about the representation focus, but as you see the way the world works and the treatment of people who are "different," I was compelled to help with that narrative.
Which character got you interested in comics?
Storm. I was introduced to her via X-Men: The Animated Series when I was 11 years old. That was a big deal for me because, up until then, I'd never seen a black woman superhero. It makes you think about all the little white boys out there who have Thor and Spiderman and Batman, etc., but when you look like me, you're struggling to put two names together — we don't know about black women superheroes. So, when I was thinking about the store, I knew I didn't want the next generation of little black girls to be 11 years old before they found a hero that they could identify with. Seeing faces that look like yours is important.
On Amalgam's Facebook page, the shop is described as a "safe haven for all of geekdom." It seems as though people nowadays are embracing their "geekdom" or the fact that they're a nerd, whereas in the past, these terms had more of a negative connotation. Why do you think that is?
People are proudly proclaiming to be a geek or a nerd because they've always been. They are taking pride in it now — they just may not have felt comfortable saying it before. I think about it in terms of when people started to proudly proclaim their blackness. It's not that we hadn't always been black, it was that the world made us ashamed of being black, and this is us saying forget that — I am black and I'm proud, and now I'm going to proclaim that in everything. You just want to let people know you're not shying away from who you are anymore. Particularly in the black nerd community, I feel like we are the ones who have had to be more on the low with our interests, especially if you're a woman. But with us emerging from the shadows, we're saying, we're black but don't pigeonhole me. I can be black and like science, and I can be black and like comics, and I can be black and be socially awkward. You can be those things.
If you could share one piece of advice for other black girls, what would it be?
To be yourself. When I started to figure out who I was and I walked in that proudly, it was just a really cool thing, and I'm happy that I was able to do that. Really figure out who you are — take the time to understand that. Don't be afraid of it, and don't let people shame you for who you are or the things you like. Embrace and love yourself.
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J. Monroe	 on June 22, 2017 at 3:55 pm
I love this post. Thank you blackgirlcreate and Ariell Johnson for being you and allowing the world to experience your brilliance.
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Gregory Geno, a CADD engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, says 3D designs. provide better accuracy, safety and help lower costs.
Wouldn't it be nice to actually see how a road is going to look before building it? What if you could anticipate problems before encountering them in the middle of construction, thus avoiding delays that cost time and money? With the use of modern three dimensional computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) programs, engineers can come close to achieving that by being able to see the project in 3D on the computer screeN.
MDOT uses the Bentley "OpenRoads" program to design projects from the ground up (surveying through construction), as well as using the software to create 3D models for projects that have already been designed in 2D.
Currently, there are no projects in the MDOT construction phase that have been designed from the ground up in 3D. However, Geno said they have converted some 2D plans to 3D models. A few examples of this are the Lakeland Drive six-lane widening project, the Highway 98 and State Route 44 relocation in Marion County, and the State Route 501 bridge replacement in Scott County.
Geno not only uses the technology himself, but teaches it to others. He recently conducted a class.
A number of different types of professionals at MDOT benefit from learning how to use these programs. Geno said MDOT environmental staff benefit because it makes creating a model on a proposed alignment for environmental impact study very quick and easy. MDOT roadway designers benefit from using the software. And MDOT area engineers benefits since they will be evaluating models. Geno said MDOT field staff also benefit from it as it will be using these models in the field to build these projects.
As with any new technology development, it takes time and effort to learn how to efficiently use the programs. Geno said students studying civil engineering today are learning with these programs.
The Alabama Department of Transportation used 3D CADD software to create a 3D virtual model of its $850 million I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Widening project proposed along Interstate 10. The 3D CADD program was used to help visualize projects to increase capacity for the existing bridge, reduce congestion, and provide a more direct route for transporting hazardous materials while minimizing effects to Mobile's maritime industry.
Edwin Perry, project manager for the ALDOT 1-10 Mobile River Bridge project, said the 3D real-life, virtual visualization helped create stakeholder buy-in to construct a new six-lane, 215-foot vertical clearance bridge across Mobile River, and widen the current bridges across Mobile Bay from four to eight lanes. ALDOT used 3D CADD software to help people visualize how the expanded existing road and the proposed new bridge would fit in with the existing George C. Wallace Tunnel, the Battleship National Park and the skyline of Mobile.
Currently, drivers have to slow down for a big curve before entering the Mobile Bay Tunnel headed east. The tunnel is only four lanes and has no shoulders.
Perry said currently about once every three days, there is an accident in the heavily traveled corridor that causes traffic delays. The project is currently in the process of obtaining environmental permits with design work expected to begin in about a year. Perry said 3D CADD is getting more incorporated in their standard designs.
"More of our projects in the near future will be in 3D," Perry said.


The award for Group Community Project recognises the outstanding contribution communities have made in their local neighbourhood in the last 12 months.
Congratulations to Big Pickersleigh Project who were presented with the award by Kevin Davis, Director of DJD Architects, at the awards ceremony on Tuesday 29th November, hosted by Satnam Rana of BBC Midlands Today at the Worcester Arena.
These are the third annual Fortis Awards, organised by Fortis Living to celebrate the outstanding contributions which unsung heroes are making in the communities where they live.
The team provides a relaxed and informal environment for the benefit of people on the autisic spectrum who may otherwise have difficulty participating in mainstream phyiscal activities. The team trains weekly at King George V playing fields and now competes in the Three Counties Ability Counts League.
A community organisation partnered with Fortis Living, Malvern Town and Malvern Hills District Council, Malvern Police, Worcestershire County Council and other agencies to transform the local neighbourhood. The project helps tackle anti-social behaviour; improve the quality of the physical environment; improve access to local public services and leisure facilities; assist people to find jobs and housing; and empowers the local community.
A team of young people aged 18 to 24 constitute the Fortis Living Youth Board, working to help improve services offered by Fortis Living for young people and championing the voice of younger people in their local communities.


As secularism and commercialism proceed to dominate American life, the removal of structures that protect and nurture the spiritual experience has perilous effects. Values wane; greed, self-interest, and incidents of conflict alarm. Chambers of the soul are invaded and the dearest treasures sacked. Those most vulnerable are children and youth, the married, the poor, and the disconnected. While in his first book Songs of the Lesser Servants the author presented in poetry spiritual experiences and perceptions of the changing social situation, this book concentrates on secularism's effect on the inner person. Melting World presents the ever-renewing spiritual contrasted with worldly ruin.Poems of experience, vision, parable, and allegory spring from everyday situations. Each poem challenges the reader to examine current perceptions of faith and secularism. Modern humanity must realize that secularism is not ideal society before it is too late to turn back. Under the guise of issues of church and state, man's spirituality is removed in schools, public places and media. Generations view man as a higher primate without soul or spirit. Spiritual man without God's presence dies in a melting world. Hope remains in begin again.


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Later this month, we're dedicating an entire Craftcourse workshop to making piñatas because...well, piñatas are awesome and Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. To get folks jazzed up, we did a little inspiration shoot using a quartet of cacti piñatas that we made (which were totally inspired by the amazing cacti artwork Helen Dealtry did for Design*Sponge).
I'm sharing a little taste here, but hop over to Craftcourse Nashville for all the eye candy...including some of my best .gif handiwork to date!
These little guys are so cute :) I've never made my own pinata, but I should really try!


HP is a multinational company, and it is a famous brand in the printer market. It is the most popular HP product among the users, and HP printers are manufactured and used on a broad level. HP products are developed with the latest and advanced technology components which offers the users a new level of experience. The best part of the HP products is they don't create issues more often, and the HP customers can enjoy using the HP products without any interruption. However, being an electronic gadget, the HP products also create issues that can be resolved with the help of some technical representatives. The users can use the HP contact number to get in touch with a customer service representative present at the HP contact support if they face any issue regarding the HP products. HP has developed its support service because there is no guarantee of the technical issue not occurring. That is why the HP contact phone number is available 24/7 to provide help and support to all the HP customers who are seeking help regarding the issues of their HP products. The users can find the various HP contacts on the HP contact us page of the official HP website.
HP has made all the arrangements for their customers so that they do not have to wait for a long time to get the resolution of the problems they are facing in their HP products. The support and help for all the HP products are available at the HP contact support. HP has created HP contact support to provide support regarding all the problems occurring in the HP products. The HP customers can resolve their issues in minutes by calling the HP contact number. The support representatives present at the HP contact support offers the best possible help to resolve any problem in the HP devices with the help of HP contact phone number. It is easy to find the different HP contacts just by visiting the HP contact us page of the official HP website.
The customers can see this article if they don't want to contact the official HP contact support for help. Here they get some troubleshooting steps regarding their issue, and they can follow the steps to resolve their problem completely. However, if they could not resolve any problem and require further help, then the users are free to use the support number of this website which is also a toll-free number. It connects the HP customers to an independent third-party HP contact number that offers the customers a wide scope of support and services. The HP users need to view the terms and conditions page if they are planning to call the website's support number which is toll-free. In this article, we will discuss the troubleshooting of HP wireless network and Internet on Windows 10. The customers need to follow the procedure step by step before calling HP contact phone number. Furthermore, they can get the HP contacts present on the HP contact us page of the HP official website.
How to Check the Enabled Wireless Key or Button?
The first step of troubleshooting the HP wireless network and web is to check whether the Wireless key or button is enabled or not. The customers don't need to call the HP contact number all the time to resolve these minor issues. The users can check the enabling of the wireless key by following the procedure given below. The procedure is developed by some expert HP professionals that avoid the chances of contacting HP contact support by calling the HP contact phone number. In case you need further help but the wireless key and why it is enabled, then you can call HP contact number anytime. Although, we recommend you to perform the steps given below before contacting HP contact support to get the required help.
Find the Wireless button or key that may be a picture of a wireless signal or an airplane.
Tap the key once and then wait for few seconds. You may see some variations in the wireless connection sign available in the notification field, and some changes in the wireless key LED lights also.
If there is no light on the wireless button or key, then take the mouse pointer on the wireless connection sign present in the notification space of the taskbar to see the live status of the connection.
If you have turned on the wireless signal, then try connecting to the web again.
If you have turned off the wireless signal, then tap the wireless key or button to turn on the key or button again, and then attempt to connect to the web again.
The procedure discussed above will help you to check whether the wireless key or button is enabled or not. It also minimizes the chances of calling HP contact phone number for help. The wireless button can be of different types in different computer models. You just have to identify the correct wireless button to check whether the wireless key or button is enabled or not. If you could not find the wireless button or key on your laptop or computer, then you can take the help of HP contact support by making a call to the HP contact number. The users can easily get the various HP contacts available on the HP contact us page of the official HP website. We have an alternate option for all the HP customers who need help regarding their HP products. The users can call our toll-free number provided on this website to get the required information or help. It will redirect you to an independent third-party HP contact phone number where an expert technician will provide you the best solution. You are also advised to look at the terms and conditions page before calling the HP contact number.
How to Update the Wireless Driver with the help of Device Manager?
The second process of troubleshooting the wireless network on HP device is to update the wireless driver by taking the help of device manager. The users usually prefer to contact the HP contact support for any kind of help regarding HP products. We advise the customers that they can look at the steps mentioned here that may help you to resolve the problem and avoids calling the HP contact phone number for help. By doing so, take make get the required solution, and they don't feel the need to call HP contact number for help. So, we advise every HP user to see the method provided below before making a call to the HP contact phone number for help.
Look for the Device Manager and open it using the Search box present on the taskbar.
Double-tap the Network Adapters present in the device manager window.
Now right-tap the wireless adapter name and then choose Update Driver.
Tap Search automatically for updated driver software.
Now follow the guidelines once you find the updated driver to install it.
Attempt to connect to the web again.
It shows how a wireless driver can be updated with the help of device manager and the customers don't need to contact the HP contact support for help. In case you face some trouble in the above procedure, then you are advised to take the help of HP contact number. You can visit the HP contact us page of the official HP website to get the various HP contacts. There is an alternate option available to you that you can use anytime to get the required help. You can call our toll-free number that redirects you to an independent third-party HP contact phone number. It offers the users a wide scope of HP support and services to the HP users. You just need to agree to the rules provided on the terms and conditions page before calling the support number which is toll-free to get the required HP contact support.


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NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Coming off a marathon 4-3 victory against Virginia last Friday, the No. 18 Duke men's tennis team tried to repeat the feat, but came up on the short end of a 5-2 decision at No. 30 Notre Dame inside the Eck Tennis Pavilion. The Blue Devils trailed 3-0, got the match to 3-2 and had two three-set matches remaining, but ultimately fell on courts six and three to give the Fighting Irish the victory.
Duke (13-9, 4-3 ACC) had defeated Notre Dame (13-11, 4-4 ACC) by a 4-3 final in February at the ITA National Team Indoor Championship with junior Catalin Mateas securing the walk-off victory. Friday in South Bend it was the Fighting Irish's Grayson Broadus with the clinching victory, defeating junior Ryan Dickerson 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 on court five, after the Blue Devils received singles wins from freshman Sean Sculley and sophomore Robert Levine.
The Fighting Irish started with a 1-0 lead thanks to the doubles point, capturing decisions on courts one and three. On court one, Tristan McCormick and Brendon Kempin defeated Sculley and sophomore Nick Stachowiak, 6-3. The Blue Devils quickly trailed 4-1 in the match. Duke cut the deficit to two games twice at 4-2 and 5-3, but Notre Dame held out for the win. Sculley and Stachowiak fall to 11-11 overall and are 6-9 in dual action and 1-3 in the ACC.
In two tight battles on courts two and three, Notre Dame pulled out the win with a 7-6 (3) decision by Richard Ciamarra and Broadus on court three against Dickerson and Levine. Neither side led by more than a game throughout and the set went into the tiebreaker, during which Notre Dame cruised. Dickerson and Levine were playing for their first time together this year.
The top two courts went quickly to the Fighting Irish in singles, pushing the home team's advantage to 3-0. On court one, No. 55 Alex Lebedev downed No. 99 Mateas 6-0, 6-4. Mateas dropped the first seven games before evening the second set at 2-2 and then 4-4. Lebedev closed with a break and hold to end the match. Mateas slips to 11-10 overall, 6-7 in dual competition and 4-3 in ACC play.
Notre Dame's lead swelled to 3-0 as Ciamarra downed Stachowiak 6-4, 6-2 on court two. Stachowiak jumped ahead 3-0 in the first set, but Ciamarra took six of the final seven games. In the second set, Stachowiak trailed 3-0. He was behind 5-2 before Ciamarra picked up the final game for the win. Stachowiak falls to 22-9 overall, 11-6 in dual action and 3-3 versus ACC foes.
Duke notched its first point on court four, where Levine defeated Matt Gamble 6-4, 6-1. Levine turned a 4-3 lead into the first set victory with a break and hold. After dropping the first game of the second set, Levine ripped off six straight to earn the win. Levine, who has won three straight and six of his last seven, ups his record to 11-7 overall, 8-6 in dual competition and 4-1 in ACC matches.
A fight to the finish by Sculley lifted him over McCormick 7-6 (8), 7-5 on court five. The two were even at 3-3, 4-4, 5-5 and 6-6 in the opening set before Sculley captured the tiebreaker. The second set had Sculley drop the first game but capture the next two to take a 2-1 advantage. Neither led by more than a game in the second set until Sculley broke and held to turn a 5-5 tie into the 7-5 win. Sculley ups his overall mark to 17-10 and is now 9-7 in dual matches and 5-1 in league action. His five league wins are the most on the squad.
The deciding point was secured by Broadus against Dickerson. Dickerson had a seemingly commanding lead in the opening set at 5-2, but Broadus stormed back with five-straight wins for the victory. In the second set, Dickerson pushed a 2-1 advantage into a 4-1 lead and held on to force a deciding set. The third set had Broadus lead 2-0 and 4-1 before closing out for the win. Dickerson drops to 16-12 overall, 9-9 in dual matches and 3-3 versus ACC competition.
It took three sets and a tiebreaker, but Guillermo Cabrera held off sophomore Spencer Furman for the Fighting Irish's final point with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) win on court three. In the opening set, Furman led 3-2 and 4-3 before taking the last two games. The second set was even at 3-3 before Cabrera rattled off the final three to force the decider. In the final set, it was Furman who went on a late run, converting a 2-2 tie into a 5-2 lead. Cabrera answered with four consecutive games to lead 6-5. Furman responded with a hold to force the tiebreaker, but Cabrera finished the comeback. Furman slips to 14-10 overall, 4-7 in dual action and 2-4 in ACC play. Duke finishes off the weekend with an 11 a.m. Sunday home match against No. 40 Louisville.


Power does not always equal performance, though the misconception has become widespread. All too often, owners of inefficient Chinese models are simply throwing away money in hot air and noise, rather than cleaning performance. Yes, lower wattage vacuum cleaners can be just as effective at cleaning our floors and can save Europe as much as 19TWh of electricity annually - equivalent to almost the entire residential electricity consumption of Belgium.
After more than three years of discussions, EU-wide Ecodesign and energy labelling regulations for vacuum cleaners were adopted in July 2013, with staged Ecodesign requirements (so called "Tier 1" and "Tier 2") entering into force in 2014 and 2017 respectively, and an energy label introduced in September 2014. A review of the adopted measures is planned for 2018.
Extend the scope of the regulations to battery hand-held models and robot cleaners.
More ambitious caps on power consumption.
Stronger dust pick-up and retention requirements, to boost performance and combat the decades-old misconception that 'more power equals better performance', without reducing the availability of products.
More realistic and robust test standards corresponding to real-life conditions. For instance, test while the dust receptacle is already partly filled.
Simplification of the Annual Energy Consumption (AEc) formula.
Address non-energy aspects, such as toxic components and the better availability of replacement parts.


Once you have a working application, the next step is to decide how and where to distribute it. You might be writing it for yourself, but you may instead have a wider audience and have a schedule for releasing it to them. There are a number of decisions to be made and tasks to be performed before you can do that, though. This process consists primarily of packaging and distribution, but it begins with licensing.


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Here at Cumnor House Independent School we are proud of our School uniform, especially the well-known red blazers which cut a dash for both boys and girls. Even at Nursery the little ones wear practical and comfortable red sweatshirts. We wear the Cumnor Red in order to foster a sense of community and to enable our children to present a neat and tidy appearance.


Is 'Colombiana,' the latest film from director Olivier Megaton ('Transporter 3') and starring Zoe Saldana, a hard-hitting international action adventure or an all too familiar trip to the movies? Read our review.
'Avatar' star Zoe Saldana continues to establish her career as an action starlet with Luc Besson's latest assassin flick, 'Colombiana'. Check out the first trailer here.
The first images from Zoe Saldana's femme fatale revenge movie 'Colombiana' have surfaced. The 'Avatar' star is looking armed and dangerous.


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Glafira Ivanovna Alymova (1758–1826) was a Russian Empire lady in waiting and harpist.

Biography
Glafira Alymova was the daughter of Colonel Ivan Akinfievich Alymov. She studied at the Smolny Institute from 1764 to 1776, as one of its first students, and excelled in music. On her graduation in 1776, she was decorated as one of its five best students, and was made lady in waiting to the Empress Catherine the Great. The Empress was fond of her because of her good humor and temperament. She was married successively to the writer and nobleman Alexei Rzhevskii in 1777, as his second wife, and in 1805 to the translator Maskle. Her second marriage, to a man twenty years younger than her and of lower social status, was regarded a scandal.

Mariya Svistunova was her eldest child and only daughter.

Glafira Alymova was regarded as one of the best harpists of her time. She was awarded the order of St Catherine by Empress Catherine.

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 Дмитрий Григорьевич Левицкий 1735—1822: Каталог временной выставки — Государственный русский музей. — Л.: «Искусство», Ленинградское отделение, 1987. — 142 с.
 Казовский, Михаил. Екатерина: мудрость и любовь: историческая повесть. — М.: Подвиг, 2010.

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18th-century musicians from the Russian Empire
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MENDOCINO Co., 10/11/19 — PG&E has fully restored power to the portions of Mendocino County shutdown during the recent fire weather event as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, according to a press release from Mendocino County officials. Some officials
PG&E began shutting off Mendocino County customers in two phases beginning on Tuesday, October 8, totally over 6,476 accounts in multiple communities, and announced the "all clear" for the end of the fire risk on Thursday afternoon. Since then, PG&E has been visually inspecting and repairing equipment across Mendocino County — and huge swaths of Northern and Central California — prior to reenergizing portions of the grid.
In Mendocino, some residents reported having their power restored almost immediately following the "all clear," whereas otherwise were still reporting no power at 4 p.m. on Friday. Many readers seemed to be reported significant differences in the time of power restoration between just a few blocks.
Last night, PG&E held a press conference for the third day in row since the power shutoffs began across the state, and the utility company will be holding another one at 6 p.m. this evening, which will be broadcast on the company's Twitter feed. You can watch last night's press conference here.
During Thursday's press conference, executives apologized to the public for the ongoing difficulties in accessing the company's websites and call centers, and acknowledged that they had failed to adequately provide the level of information needed by the public, with many customers unable to receive timely accurate answers about if they would be shutdown. They also noted that customers would not be billed for the time they did not have power. However, they defended the need for the shutdown, citing wind speeds of 54 – 77 miles per hour recorded across the region, saying some areas may have had low winds but were connected to high risk regions via the grid. They also stated that multiple cases of damage from fallen trees or winds had been found during the subsequent inspections.
In response to increasingly sharp questions from reporters concerning the impact of the shutdowns, executives stated that they had not given any prior consideration to compensating customers or residents who suffered financial losses, and refused to address the company's prior financial decisions. One reporter put the estimated cost of the shutdown at $2.6 billion across the state.
At least one person is reported to have died as a result of losing power to his oxygen machine, 12 minutes after the shutdown occurred at his residence, according to multiple news reports.
Here's the full press release from Mendocino County:
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The Sexiest Horror Movies Ever Made
You'll squirm... for multiple reasons.
You know what makes people uncomfortable? Horror. You know what else? Sex! Even though it's one of the most human of activities, getting sexy makes people as squeamish as jump scares and gore. And yet, like anything you'd see in a slasher flick, sex is pretty exciting—which is why it pairs so well with the horror genre. (And hey, monsters need love, too!) Here are some of the sexiest scary movies ever made.
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Catherine Deneuve plays a seductive immortal in early '80s New York City—a woman who is as stylish as she is beautiful. When her companion (David Bowie) begins to fade, she sets her sights on a new lover: a doctor played by Susan Sarandon.
Neil Jordan's adaptation of Anne Rice's novel is super '90s, with heartthrobs Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Antonio Banderas playing brooding immortals dealing with the neuroses that comes with ever-lasting life (and a desire for human blood). It's probably one of the most homoerotic movies ever made, and it introduced the world to Kirsten Dunst, who plays a maniacal child vampire.
Nastassja Kinski stars as Irena, a young woman who is visiting her brother Paul (Malcolm McDowell) in New Orleans. After Irena falls in love with a zoologist named Oliver (John Heard), Paul reveals to his sister that they are, in fact, werecats—and she must mate with another of their species to prevent her ultimate transformation. Thus begins a deadly game of cat-and-human as Irena and Oliver must outsmart Paul—and prevent Irena's evolution into a deadly leopard.
Most people remember John Landis's horror comedy for its fantastic special and makeup effects that allowed for a terrifying transformation scene when the hapless protagonist turns into a werewolf. (Not to mention the undead Griffin Dunne roaming around with half a face.) But it's also notable for a hot shower scene between its stars, David Naughton and Jenny Agutter.
Natasha Henstridge made her film debut as Sil, a genetically engineered alien who breaks out of a lab and embarks on a quest to mate with—and murder—all of the human males she can get her literal claws on. While a team of scientists stalk her every move, Sil preys on unsuspecting partners (including literally impaling a man's brain with her tongue).
You could call this Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula, but that title would be too unwieldy. And while the famed Godfather director's adaptation of the seminal vampire novel does teeter off the edge into vampire mania, it's still a lush, star-studded, and deeply erotic version of the classic horror tale with Gary Oldman delivering a tour-de-force performance as the blood-sucking villain.
Megan Fox stars in this pitch-black comedy from director Karyn Kusama and writer Diablo Cody as the ultimate mean girl. Jennifer has always been the queen bee in her class—and has spent years tormenting her "best" friend Anita (Amanda Seyfried). But is she just a mean girl, or could she possibly be under the influence of a demonic spirit who uses her body to feast on horny teenage boys?
Adam (Tom Hiddleston) is a depressed musician who cannot handle the existential dread of everyday life. But a reunion with his devoted lover Eve (Tilda Swinton) reignites his passion for life—that is until her wild little sister comes in to shake things up. Oh, and of course: They're vampires, having lived and loved and loathed humanity for centuries.
Robert Rodriguez directs this cult classic starring George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino (who wrote the script) as the bank-robbing Gecko brothers who cross the border into Mexico with hostages in tow. But when they arrive at the Titty Twister, a strip club in the middle of the desert, their hope for refuge is lost when the bar's patrons and employees are revealed to be vampires led by a ferocious queen, Santanico Pandemonium (Salma Hayek).
The Witches of Eastwick
In a picturesque Rhode Island town, three bored women (played by Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfieffer) discover they have some impressive powers once they accidentally conjure up a seductive—and devious—suitor (played by Jack Nicholson). While he may fulfill some of the women's desires, he's also set on destroying their perfect little town.
Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning fantasy-horror-romance hybrid is essentially a Cold War-era fairy tale for grown-ups. Sally Hawkins stars as a lonely mute woman named Elisa who spends her days mopping the floors of a top-secret government facility. Her life is turned upside-down when she discovers an amphibious creature, kept hostage by a sadistic colonel (Michael Shannon). What begins as an unlikely friendship turns, surprisingly, into a sexy romp between a woman and a fishman.
Anna Biller wrote and directed this highly stylized horror-comedy about a modern-day witch (Samantha Robinson) who cruises around California in search of various lovers. While she casts spells on her gullible love interests, Biller serves up a delectable feminist film that skewers gender roles and pays homage to 1960s horror inspirations.
While Luda Guadagnino's upcoming remake has already disturbed audiences, you can't ignore horror master Dario Argento's stylish, spooky, and bloody 1977 original. Jessica Harper stars as Suzy, a promising ballerina who moves to Germany to attend a prestigious dance academy. But when other ballerinas start dropping dead in gruesome ways, Suzy begins to unravel a mystery behind the school—which may actually be a haven for a coven of witches.
Taking some thematic notes from Suspiria, Nicolas Winding Refn's psychological thriller stars Elle Fanning as an aspiring model who moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams—which quickly become nightmares when the cutthroat world of fashion reveals a sinister (albeit sexy) underbelly of corruption of destruction.
John Carpenter co-wrote this thriller, in which the titular photographer (Faye Dunaway) begins to have visions of murders—that also happen to resemble her shocking and violent artistic aesthetic. A young (and hunky) Tommy Lee Jones co-stars in this glorious look at the seedy and grimy '70s-era Manhattan.
Tyler Coates Senior Culture Editor Tyler Coates is the Senior Culture Editor at Esquire.com.
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School feeding programme: Edo set to collaborate with private firm
The Edo State Government has revealed that it may collaborate with Dufi Prima Food Plc, a private firm, to domesticate and implement the Federal Government's Home Grown School Feeding Programme.
Governor Godwin Obaseki, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Taiwo Akerele, made this known in Benin City on Friday as he received the management team of Dufi Prima Food Plc at the Edo State Government House where the food company indicated its interest to collaborate with the state government on the Home Grown School Feeding Programme.
Commending the initiative of the company, the governor revealed that the state government would draw out a plan in line with the state's procurement law on engaging service providers to bid for the Home Grown School Feeding Programme.
He said: "We are going to come up with a proposal. We have the state procurement law and we will open up the procurement process for invitation to everybody who is into this line and see that the best in terms of production and output is chosen".
Meanwhile, Dufi Prima Food consultant, Efosa Cliff-Ogiugo, congratulated the state government on the successful launch of school feeding programme held in Benin City revealing that the company's visit was to officially introduce its products and develop a partnership on the use of its products for the programme.
The consultant noted that the company was already into partnership with the federal government on the programme and wanted to engage as many states as possible, adding that the company also intend to introduce programmes to upgrade school infrastructure.
He, however, maintained that the company would extend the gesture to disabled children and ensure that the value of the N10m proposed for the feeding programme would span nine months.
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The size of a population of a species is proportional to its level of genetic diversity and the degree of inbreeding, said Dalen. The team were able to analyze the complete genome of one rhinoceros dating from 18, years ago. By comparing the chromosomes inherited from the mother and from the father, they determined inbreeding was low and diversity was high. From other animals they were able to harvest mitochondrial genomes – which are passed down from the mother – and from this could estimate the size of the female populations over time.
Humans arrived in this part of Siberia 30, years ago. Though they hunted the rhinos, the animal's population remained steady for 12, more years until an abrupt period of warming known as the Bolling-Allerod. The same team previously published the genome of another megaherbivore, the woolly mammoth – and believe this species likewise went extinct due to climate change, not human hunting. A key difference is that the mammoths went extinct twice: the ones on mainland Siberia disappeared around the same time as the rhinos, but a few hundred survived on Wrangel Island six millennia longer.
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It didn't seem very big, so I decided to make more blocks. I didn't have that many yellow fabrics left, so that's when I pulled out the blue fabrics.
when I finally completed all the blocks, and sewed the top together, I really liked the way it looked. I knew that the large white spaces would have to have some special quilting in them to enhance the design.
I spent many nights trying out ideas in my head while waiting to fall asleep.
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Astoria's proximity to Manhattan has made the historically Greek and Italian neighborhood in the borough of Queens, NY trendy for years, and more recently, a hotspot for startups.
Steinway Street, its most famous thoroughfare, is named after Steinway & Sons. The world-famous piano maker moved its American headquarters to Astoria more than a century ago. Today, it's still a working factory where it can take a year to craft just one piano. But along its border with Long Island City, a newer, fast-paced economy is on the rise.
If you need proof, take a look at WeWork's very first Queens co-working space on 36th Street in Astoria. With shared startup offices in more than 35 cities around the world, the fast-growing brand already has multiple locations throughout Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Last year it added Astoria to its collection with WeWork Studio Square (named after the famous beer garden right below it).
In just a year, WeWork Studio Square has amassed 600 members who bustle across four floors of open lounges and private suites, set in modern-industrial decor. Its marquis amenity, perhaps, is a terrace overlooking Studio Square's massive outdoor beer-fest.
But WeWork wasn't the first to break ground on the Queens startup scene. In 2014, Argentina Flores opened QNS Collective, the first of its kind in the borough. The single-floor workplace is 5,600 square feet, with 32 members. The Queens native says having a VC-backed behemoth like WeWork move across the street from QNS Collective is a bittersweet moment for the entrepreneur.
"When a Goliath like them moves in, it changes our budget," says Flores, who had to ramp up marketing efforts and invest more time into hosting community workshops, while lowering member rates.
Despite those efforts, she has lost half of her members to WeWork. Shortly after our visit to Astoria, Flores announced QNS Collective will close its doors for good at the end of this month due to mounting competition with WeWork. "Being from this community and being first to market wasn't enough," she said during a follow-up interview.
But when WeWork first moved in, she tried to remain positive by acknowledging that this spells new opportunities for the local Queens community and is good news for underrepresented groups in the tech industry, including minorities and women.
QNS Collective announced it is shutting down this month due to tough competition in the Astoria area.
Queens native Saeed Jabbar operates Inclusion from a private office in WeWork Astoria. The nonprofit offers free digital literacy skills to Queens students, many of them first- or second-generation immigrants from countries like Nepal, Bangladesh and Kenya.
Jabbar says keeping his nonprofit's operations and classes outside of Manhattan has "drastically reduced" costs. "We can do events out here that's inclusive of the Queens tech ecosystem," he says.
Meantime, the rise of the Queens startup scene is also good news for entrepreneurs seeking work-life balance. Antonia Saint Dunbar is cofounder of THINX, the Manhattan-based startup behind the period-proof underwear and its controversial subway ads.
Now, she's focused on a new invention: comfortable high-heels for women. But instead of working out of the THINX office, the serial entrepreneur and new mother moved her shoe-team to QNS Collective.
"It is so powerful being based here," she says. "Being close to home is a 20-minute commute versus an hour so it really helps." With the recent shuttering of QNS Collective, Saint Dunbar is now looking to move her startup to the coworking offices at The Paper Factory Hotel in Long Island City, Queens.
Astoria isn't just luring tech talent and innovators. Creatives such as screenwriters are also flocking to these shared offices because Kaufman Astoria Studios and the Museum of the Moving Image are just a five-minute walk away.
Let's head back up north toward the Steinway factory. Farther away from the clash of the chic coworking offices, BuyBackWorld, a bootstrapped startup thrives in the midst of scrap metal and auto repair shops. BuyBackWorld also borders a less than fragrant wastewater treatment plant and the bridge to Rikers Island prison -- but its founders say the location is gold.
Cofounder Steve Francess says moving from the world of finance in downtown Manhattan to industrial Queens gave his career a culture shock, but their ecommerce (which sells used electronic devices) not only needed space for products, but a traffic-lite neighborhood that could accommodate around-the-clock truck deliveries.
Bootstrapped since day one, the cofounders say BuyBackWorld is profitable. According to the co-founders, it booked $7.4 million in revenue in 2016 and has 20 employees, most of them from Queens and some from the Bronx.
Astoria's historic population has made it a favorite place for Greek and Italian food in New York City with classic diners and long-standing cafes. La Guli Pastry Shop is an Italian bakery that's been here for 80 years. Nowadays, the increasingly diverse neighborhood has more than 560 restaurants of 55 different cuisines, according to the New York City Economic Development Council.
But one local is trying to capitalize on a new wave of younger, health-conscious professionals who tend to crave paleo more than pastries.
Ryan Brown, founder of Paleo With Love, sells packaged paleo meals out of CrossFit gyms in Astoria. He cooks the protein-packed dishes at the Entrepreneur Space, a city-sponsored incubator and large-scale commercial kitchen that rents supplies, stove tops and more to local entrepreneurs. The Queens Economic Development Council also runs startup competitions and workshops in the building.
And with 175+ foodpreneurs who cook out of the 24-hour kitchen space, it's an exciting time for foodies across the borough, too.


On the March 8 broadcast of KBS 2TV's "Superman Returns," Uhm Tae Woong and daughter Uhm Ji On spend some time kicking back and watching television after their play date with actor Chae Tae Hyun's two daughters.
While watching a rerun of "Superman Returns," Uhm Ji On suddenly bursts into tears when she sees her dad fall asleep on the television.
Uhm Ji On soon brightens up and smiles as if nothing had ever happened, while Uhm Tae Woong wipes away the tears that formed in his eyes.


Fila es una marca deportiva de origen italiano, creada por los hermanos Fila en 1911. Nacida como una marca de tejidos inspirados en su tierra natal, sus producciones estaban enfocadas a un textil de lujo incorporando utilidad y belleza estética. Con el paso de los años fueron creando sus propios diseños de prendas, hasta empezar a patrocinar a deportistas como Bjorn Borg, Ingemar Stenmark o el icónico Boris Becker. Aun teniendo su origen en el norte de Italia, desde los 80 Fila ha sido una marca muy arraigada a la cultura sportswear americana, siendo un estandarte para la juventud que veía su actitud y su estilo de vida reflejado en sus prendas.
Fila is an sportswear brand born in Italy, founded by the Fila brothers in 1911. Initially they were dedicated to the creation of fabrics inspired by their mother land, the productions were focused in a luxe fabric mixed with utiity and a beautifull aesthetic. As years passed by, they started to design their own clothing line, and also started to promote athletes from the likes of Bjorn Borg, Ingemar Stenmark or the iconic Boris Becker . Even though their originir are located on the north of Italy, From the 80's Fila has been a very ingrained brand on the american sportswear culture, becoming a pennant to the youth that saw their attitude and lifestyle mirrored on the pieces.
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