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Events 12/31/2011 11:59:00 PM
Let's face the year 2012 with great HOPE! GOD BLESS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
A Place For Top Moms
About Me 12/30/2011 07:41:00 PM
Newly Moms, Moms to be, and already Moms are still learning with the experience with the kids. Others do want some ideas and tips that they can inject in their normal routine with the kids. It is always good to learn new things from different point of view.
That's why there's a new place for Moms to learn and to share ideas and experiences. It is called the Top Moms, your new online partner in mommy matters.
Here's what Moms can find at Top Moms:
Top Mom Bloggers portion are Top Mom blogs packed with useful advice, not only about raising kids or taking care of the family, but also about enriching one's life both as a woman and a mom. Dr. Anna Vasquez is a psychiatrist who is as passionate about raising her kids as she is about her chosen profession, while Dr. Empress Villapando is a pediatrician and an all-around mom who shares her expertise in child rearing as a hos on ABC 5's Alagang Kapatid and as a resource speaker for Moms Today magazine. In Addition to writing weekly blog posts, Dr. Anna Vasquez and Dr. Empress Villapando also answer questions from Top Moms community members.
What Kind of Top Mom Are You? quiz is an online quiz part of the Top Moms website for Moms to know the parenting style and to find out as well how well we are Moms.
Photo of the Week - Moms can share photos together with the kids, and see adorable snapshots posted by other Top Moms based on a fun weekly theme.
These are just some of the things that Moms, like me, can check out from the website. Visit the Top Moms!
Pinoy Homecoming Hospitality Center Opens at DMIA
Balikbayan 12/29/2011 09:56:00 AM
Balikbayans arriving at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Pampanga, will experience their warmest welcome yet with the opening of the Pinoy Homecoming Hospitality Center at the airport on November 29.
Spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT), the homecoming center is part of the government's ongoing efforts to boost visitor arrivals from the balikbayan market by 25 percent in the next five years. Dubbed as the Pinoy Homecoming campaign, it primarily targets Filipinos based overseas, not only in the United States and Canada but worldwide.
A result of Presidential Proclamation No. 181 "Declaring the Years 2011 to 2016 as the Pinoy Homecoming Years" signed on June 3, 2011, the campaign supports Republic Act No. 6768, as amended, or the "Balikbayan Program." Under the Balikbayan Program, overseas Filipinos (OFs) are given special privileges and benefits in recognition of their contribution to the growth of the Philippine economy in terms of foreign exchange inflow and remittances.
"This is a campaign that recognizes three things: the invaluable contributions of Filipinos overseas, our urgent need to develop and promote Philippine tourism further and how much can be achieved when government agencies work together," shares DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez. "We also have to tap into the market of second and third generation Filipinos abroad and encourage them to discover their roots."
To reach this set of younger Filipinos abroad, the campaign also has a digital marketing component. Through the website www.pinoyhomecoming.ph, Pinoys abroad can easily access Philippine news portals, tourism products and services, practical balikbayan tips, Philippine holiday and festival calendars, as well as a directory of industry partners and the contact details of DOT's international offices.
The campaign is supported by Globe Telecom, Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC)and the over 700 partner-merchants nationwide. For more information on the campaign and balikbayan benefits, contact the Pinoy Homecoming Secretariat at 632 525-1255, 632 525-9318 local 268 or 244; fax to (632) 521-6165, or e-mail at tts@dotpcvc.gov.ph.
ARCHOS Launching Event
Anything Under the Sun 12/29/2011 08:31:00 AM
I was glad that I was invited to witness the launching of Archos newest generation Tablet PC. As we all know Moms are now having a taste of the techie stuff because we'll never know when will our kids ask us about this gadgets things so it is better to be informed and prepared, especially when Dads are not around.
Brand Manager Gelo of Archos discussed the details about their products. He even break some of our notion about the brand by revealing the background and history of Archos. With a relief, Archos was not the brand that we thought it is. After a few detailed explanation of Mr. Gelo on the other products of Archos, he then introduced their latest addition, the Archos Generation 9.
Comparing with other brands of Tablet PC, he point out some of the best feature that Archos have. It is quite good and it did have an edge on some of the brands.
All in all Archos launching made me think twice on choosing which brand of tablet pc to get. It becomes more complicated for a Mom like me. Anyway I'll get a hang of it any how.
Meet their Brand Ambassador, Aljur!
BOARDWALK's Personal Shopper
Anything Under the Sun 12/23/2011 12:28:00 PM
Love your own!!!
Recently I attended an event entitled "Eat, Play and Blog" of Boardwalk. Love your own, because I am a dealer of Boardwalk, so when someone gave me an invites I immediately say "yes" because I am curious in what Boardwalk introduce to use. Love your own!, because I use to wear boardwalk products, I am previously selling it and introduce it to my friend. And here I am, just to know more on what's new on Boardwalk.
So by then,they introduce Boardwalk "May personal shopper ka" your shopping confidant in the world of fashion.
The Personal Shoppers of Boardwalk will help you find the best-looking and best-fitting clothes for you. How you dress determines how the rest of the world sees you and these Personal Shoppers will make sure that you and everybody else will see you at your best.
You can be assured that Boardwalk's roster of Personal shoppers has the capability and expertise to know what is fashionable and what is not. they have been trained to breathe and live fashion and style and you can be confident that these Personal Shoppers know what they are talking about.
Personal Shoppers will do all those things for you. Hassle-free shopping at its finest. All you have to do is give them a call at 631-9999 and they'll do the rest. Because at Boardwalk, your fashion is their business.
SPEED's Annual Fun Run
Event 12/18/2011 05:21:00 PM
SPEED will be having their annual fun run and they are inviting everyone to join and participate. It will be mark the day on January 29, 2012. So all runners and fun run enthusiasts are encourage to join the fun and get the speed without limit.
Read more of their press release and the details about the fun run...
Be a part of history on January 29, 2012. Mark your Calendars and participate in one of the biggest events to start the year off. We give you No SPEED Limit.
No SPEED Limit, is a yearly benefit run organized by Ateneo Special Education Society (Ateneo SPEED). No SPEED Limit this year offers a unique 3K, 5K,10K and 15K route both inside and outside the Ateneo campus, reaching parts of Katipunan Avenue. For the benefit of Batino Elementary School, Ateneo SPEED aims to aid in the further development of teachers in one of the largest public special education institution in Quezon City.
Register from December 5 until December 16 to avail a P50 discount on 3k, 5k, and 10k routes.
RACE CATEGORIES and REGISTRATION FEES
15K Route: P700
5K Route: P450
GUN START
15K 4:45 AM
5K 5:15 AM
CASH & CONSOLATION PRIZES
1st Place: 6,000
2nd Place: 4,000
3rd Place: 1,500
1st Place: P4,000
2nd Place: P3,000
3rd Place: P1,000
2nd: P1,000
3rd: Consolation Prizes
1st: Consolation Prizes
2nd: Consolation Prizes
REGISTRATION VENUES
Download the registration form at http://ateneospeed.org/nsl and send an accomplished copy to nospeedlimit2012@yahoo.com. Payment and race kit pickup options will be sent to you.
Public Registration
January 9-13 10:30AM - 4:30 PM MVP room 215, MVP Building
January 16-20, 23-26 10:30AM - 4:30 PM Doghouse, Zen Garden
ROX, FORT BONIFACIO (3rd flr)
January 13-15, 20-22, 23-28
2 - 7PM
RUNNR, TRINOMA
Monday to Thursday 10AM - 9PM
Friday to Sunday 10AM - 10PM
TOBY'S, MALL OF ASIA
For Sponsorship & Registration Inquiries,
Text/ Call: Abby @ 0917-691-9500 and 0922-863-0433
Email: nospeedlimit2012@yahoo.com
Facebook Fan page: http://www.facebook.com/NSL2012
NSL website: http://ateneospeed.org/nsl
Watch BUM Grandest Fashion Show
Apparel 11/23/2011 08:37:00 PM
Local clothing brand BUM brings the Cosplay trend to the fore with a one-of-a-kind fashion show at the SM Mall of Asia.
If you have a story to tell, don't keep it to yourself. Flaunt and let the world know through fashion.
This has been the youth's battle-cry these days. Not only are they daring, wearing their colors on their sleeves proudly, they are pushing the envelope when it comes to dressing up, as well.
Even the term "costume play" or "cosplay", which is the act of dressing up as a fictional character inspired from an anime TV series, or a character they idolized, has found its way into the youth's wardrobe. Cosplay is no longer a style but it has become a "trend" that is normally seen and worn on the streets.
To underscore this "daring" and "experimental" style philosophy, BUM is putting together a fashion show on November 25 at the Music Hall of the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
Called Reveal Your Darkside, this fashion celebration is the culminating event of an ongoing nationwide contest. Since August 8, BUM has been receiving through its website (http://www.bumequipment.com.ph) countless entries from young stylistas who want to share the world their passion for the brand and the cosplay trend.
Interestingly, the fashion show will also showcase BUM's new collection for the Holidays. So cosplay and BUM fanatics can expect a one-of-a-kind fashion event that would inspire them to express their angst, passion, and identity more freely through BUM Collections. Mall goers will enjoy BUM's treats as early as 1pm with live games on screen. Shoppers can play live video games at the Music Hall venue and win fabulous prizes courtesy of our sponsors Netopia Internet Café and Ideal Vision. Register as early as 1pm and get a chance to win prizes in our event raffle such as NOKIA C1 cellphones, five (5) pieces of P500 GLOBE prepaid loads and BUM gift packs. Raffle draw will be held at exactly 6:30pm. BUM products are available at BUM Boutiques and leading Department Stores nationwide. For Show details, visit www.bumequipment.com.ph and like us at www.facebook.com/bumequip .
Won't Last A Day Without You PROMO PROMO!
This is an early Christmas gift of Star Cinema and Viva Films for all fans and movie goers, "WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU" is starred by Sarah Geronimo, the Pop Star Princess and Gerald Anderson, the Primetime Drama Prince. The movie is said to be a follow-up to the blockbuster hit Catch Me… I'm in Love. It is said that this will be the biggest romantic-comedy movie this season. The scent of romance with a whiff of humor will fill the early Christmas air this November.
WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU is directed by Raz Dela Torre together with the other stars Joey De Leon , John Lapus, Megan Young, Martin Del Rosario, Marlann Flores, Niña Dolino, Cheska Ortega, Young JV, Lui Villaruz, Jommy Teotico, and Yam Concepcion. Showing on all cinemas on November 30, 2011.
To at least let you peek how romantic it will be please watch the teaser and decide who will you take to watch the movie.
You can also peek at what happen during the Press Conference.
Christian Bautista's "Outbound" Blogger's Night Event
CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA starred in his first international film A Special Symphony. He is part of the first Pan-Asian musical TV series The Kitchen Musical. He is also the only recording artist to receive a 4x Platinum Record Award for Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan for 2011. He worked with Grammy-nominated pianist Jim Brickman, K-Pop R&B trio One Way, and fronted for the concerts of K-Pop sensations Rain and 2NE1. He also topbilled jampacked concerts here and abroad. He also has numerous endorsements tucked under his belt coupled with billboards all over the Metro and has consistently won numerous awards and citations.
With all these career highlights, Christian Bautista remains humble expressing and thankful for all these blessings. "Ever since I took the very first steps in my career, I cherished all the lessons and experiences I've gained through all those years- the ups and downs, the highlights and the difficult moments. These helped me hone my craft and led me to doors of opportunities. Every recognition that goes my way, favorable or critical comments on my work challenge me to do better because I owe it to my audience that I utilize my full potential," says Christian with a smile.
It is a dream of many artists and performers to collaborate with some of the most respected people in the international recording scene. But the chance of it happening is pretty slim. That is unless you are Christian Bautista.
Today, Asiansation Christian Bautista adds another feather to his cap as he launches his first international album Outbound.
Outbound features Christian's collaboration with music producers and artists he met and worked with from the United States, Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia.
"It's the first time that we want to try and attempt to do more outside the country. [And] Yes, I'm very proud of this album," says Christian, smiling.
The album consists of eight songs which is a good mix of slow and upbeat ballads. The first single All That's Left offers Christian's new, bolder sound, and further proves that he is more than just a balladeer.
"Slowly nag-build up kasi 'yan because of The Kitchen Musical. Parang nabigyan ako ng confidence to try something na kakaiba, na mas current na contemporary. So I told myself, sige let's try this," says Christian.
While taping for The Kitchen Musical, Christian never stopped to get in touch with some of the region's movers in the music industry until he met Tat Tong, composer of the anthemic All That's Left.
In a phone interview, Christian shares, "Tat Tong kasi is a friend of Kewei [Tay]. Kewei and I did a duet for Please Be Careful With My Heart in Singapore. She later on, introduced me to Tat. And then through e-mail, I asked him: 'Hey! I'm coming up with a new album. Do you have songs?' So he gave us one [and] we all liked it. After that, we told him na, 'Okay, make three more! Haha. [And] With Tat Tong kasi, steady lang kami e. We would throw ideas and stuff. And if it doesn't work out, we would always tell na okay let's do the thing tomorrow. We write and write and we never stop…"
And write they did. The remarkable results were All That's Left and the other song Unphotographable.
Tat's other masterpieces-original songs in Outbound include What Can I Do and his masterful arrangement on Christian's cover of George Michael's Faith, which is very special for Christian because it was used in his first big solo number in The Kitchen Musical.
Aside from Christian's collaborations with Tat, Outbound gathers its noteworthy works with Grammy-nominated multi-platinum instrumentalist Jim Brickman for Never Far Away, the K-Pop R&B trio One Way for Wrong Number, Indonesian songwriter Satrio for the hit song I'm Already King, and with Avex Japan's amazing Baby M for the lovely duet Sakura.
Christian's music videos always feature familiar and beautiful female celebrities: from Anne Curtis, Georgina Wilson, Solenn Heusaff, and Angel Locsin (in Beautiful Girl) to Cristine Reyes (in I Remember The Girl) to Paula Taylor (in Tell Me Your Name) to Carmen Soo (in Afraid for Love to Fade) to Angelica Panganiban (in Nakaraang Pasko) to Sarah Geronimo (in Please Be Careful With My Heart).
In All That's Left, it features CosPlay Queen Alodia Gosiengfiao. When asked what's like working with her, Christian says, "Alodia's beautiful, she's talented, she stayed up with us [from] 8 PM to 8 AM. We danced all night long until 3 AM. It was fun."
And while it's apparent that Outbound has drawn him out of his comfort zone, Christian admits that it does not mean he will stop being a balladeer.
"For this album talaga kasi medyo half-half. Half experimental, half-medyo ballad pa rin naman siya. [And] Easy listening pa rin naman. Pero definitely I'm not going to drop the ballads," he says, smiling. "Kasi siyempre, nagsimula ako sa ballads and du'n naman talaga ako kumportable. So hindi ko p'wedeng iwanan talaga 'yun."
As a performer, Christian believes he's improved, but he's not reached his peak. "Honestly, I do feel that I'm at my best so far. [But] I just hope I'm not at my best."
He adds, "[And] As I continue this journey, I have reached another turn on the road ahead. This is the right time to pursue new paths and directions. And there is no better way to begin this new and exciting phase than to share my latest work with you. With your support and a personal sense of renewed energy and devotion, I am ready to face the challenge of the future."
Outbound is out now in all major record bars nationwide under Universal Records.
1. All That's Left
2. Unphotographable
4. I'm Already King
5. What Can I do
6. Never Far Away
7. Wrong Number
8. Sakura
A live performance of Christian Bautista singing "I'm Already King"
Christian Bautista's Bloggers' Conference is brought to you by Universal Records in cooperation with Pinoy Magazine and official online partner Orange Magazine TV. Special thanks to Ever Bilena Blackwater.
FREE Christian Bautista "ALL THAT'S LEFT" Ringback Tone! For GLOBE users text UD344 and send to 2332. For SMART users text FALT and send to 2728. Text GetSong[space]6151903 to 2728 for SUN users (P15 for 15 days).
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Maria La del Bario....extended.....
Who wants a good news? Well, I think all of us.
This is a good news, the "Maria La Del Bario" currently airs in our television is extended. Yes, It is extended!. It means that more Filipinos fond on watching the teleserye. It is a good news, yes indeed!, It will be airing until February 2012.
The much awaiting on their extension is the Book 2, what will happen next and what is the different story by then, who gonna be the new character, and what is the twist of the story.
Well guys and gals, do watch "Maria La Del Bario" to feel the love in the air.
Here's the rest of the press release.
"Maria la del Barrio," the top-rating Primetime Bida drama series topbilled by Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee, is extended until February next year.
"I want to thank all the viewers who have been watching 'Maria la del Barrio"' since it started. Because of your support, our show has been extended until 2012," said Erich.
since it aired August this year, "Maria la del Barrio" has been dominating its timeslot. In Fact, in the latest data of Kantar Media/TNS, the teleserye of Erich and Endong ruled the national TV ratings game in October with a 21.2% average national TV rating.
With the jaw-dropping revelation that Sandra which was played Assunta de Rossi was alive, TV viewers will surely be glued even more as "Maria la del Barrio" continues to fascinate them with the exciting turns and creative twists in the life of Maria (played by Erich), Luis (played by Enchong), Victoria (played by Angel Aquino) and Fernando (played by Ian Veneracion).
Under the direction of Rory B. Quintos and Richard Somes, "Maria la del Barrio" sets TV screens on fire, weeknights, after "Reputasyon" on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter.
Kenny's new HONEY!!!
There's a new honey in town, particularly Kenny's honey! Well, just to taste and experience what is honey behind Kenny Rogers, I am so excited to attend the event and to try the new delicious food offered by none other than the Kenny Rogers Roasters.
Presenting, the Kenny's Honey Roast Chicken, a mouth-watering, juicy and perfectly roasted chicken infused with honey and maple. This new chicken flavor is served with Kenny's own honey garlic sauce and definite palate pleaser. The new "honey" in the menu can be ordered a la carte at only P399.00 for a whole chicken. Or it can be enjoyed with Kenny's Solo Plates, Healthy Plates, Combo Meals and Group Meals. Just give some tasteful blended with sweet on your mouth. Well, people just try it!
Kenny is known for their side dishes, oh! what a complete meal that Kenny served. The Marketing Director told us that Kenny served a complete meal that the customer/client be contented every time they order.
Kenny wants to be feel by the customer that they valued every cents they pay. They want a satisfactions on every amount that the customer paid.
With the perfect pairing, four new hot side dishes are bound to keep Kenny's roasted chicken in good company, Garlic Parmesan Green Beans, Sour Cream and Chives Potatoes, Turnip Salad and Aglio Olio - sides guaranteed to whet more guests' appetite.
Pairing with those side dishes on their new honey is timely on holiday season. The sweetness is in the air every time we are going to celebrate the much awaited Christmas season.
Now, you have more than one reason to enjoy roasted chicken at Kenny Rogers!
For more details, log on to www.kennys.com.ph or call 533-8888 for delivery.
MAG of my Life...
baby 11/17/2011 12:43:00 PM
Presenting the three guys in my life. It was a bonding day with my family, my husband carried our youngest son Gelo then suddenly our eldest son Maki asked his daddy to carry him also, so he carried our sons. I immediately grab the camera and took a picture of them.
Who among my sons is much of a look a like of my husband? LOL, just asking!
'Til next bonding moment.
The Magical Kingdom of Christmas @ SM Fairview
Christmas is really in the air! Everyone was in red which matches the decorations and designs in the venue. The reindeer and Pegasus designs in the event were great. It's Saturday and it's family bonding time.
We were settled and hoped that we will be able to get good shots of their presentations. The SM ChriSMs Christmas Campaign in SM Fairview is entitled "The Magical Kingdom of Christmas". It's an almost all Christmas star cast! The Gingerbread Man was there, Frosty The Snowman, The NutCracker, The Royal Family was there and of course Christmas wouldn't be complete without the Big Man in the Red Suit himself, Santa Claus. It was really a joyful event.
Here's more of the launching story…
In the mountainous land of ice and snow, over the mighty river running south, lies a bright, shining kingdom so intense that it dazzles the eyes - The Magical Kingdom of Christmas. This is the depiction of what was unveiled in Grand Christmas Ball and Launch last Nov. 12 at SM City Fairview.
The Magical Kingdom of Christmas is the official centrepiece of SM City Fairview this year. The set-up is quite different from the usual Christmas centrepiece as it highlights not only the castle but also the trompe l'oeil - a painting which is cleverly designed to trick people into thinking that the objects represented in it are really there.
The launching was attended by Engr. Bien Mateo, VP for Operations and some officials of SM City Fairview. Mr. Mateo said in his message that this year's theme is a tribute to the youngest customers and he invites everyone to help make every child feel the spirit, understand the true meaning of Christmas- giving.
One of the guest of honors, Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, echoed in her inspirational speech the joy Christmas brings to the whole family, children and community. Also present are the distinguished women in public service - Brgy. Captain Evangeline Dungca - Pasong Putik, Councilor Aly Medalla and Councilor Candy Medina of 2nd District, QC and Gov. Grace Padaca.
Highlight of the launch was the unveiling through a musical play which revolves around the young commoner named Gretel who was invited in the Grand Christmas Ball at the Christmas Kingdom along with the various Christmas characters such as Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, Nutcracker, Frosty the Snowman etc. The theatrical unveiling of the castle was even emphasized with the 100-member choir singing the official Christmas jingle "SM ChriSMs" which was originally sang by Maria Aragon, an internet child star sensation. Being that this year's inspiration is the children, Santa Claus delightedly gave out gifts to the kids of Autism Society of the Philippines – Greater Lagro Chapter.
With this Christmas Launch, which kicked off simultaneously in all SM Supermalls nationwide, shoppers can expect a series of grand activities throughout the holiday season like the Santa Meet and Greet, Strings of Christmas, the Christmas Musicale, Caroling Cheers, Fireworks Display and the Santa Convention, a unique Christmas event at SM City Fairview, that aims to gather the best give givers in town on Dec. 18.
The Magical Kingdom of Christmas is waiting for you only at SM City Fairview until Jan. 8. For inquiries, you may call SM City Fairview Marketing Department at 9368388 loc 120.
K-O-A-L-A Stands For...
Amazing 11/11/2011 01:55:00 PM
Learn about the cute and playful Koala with five interesting attributes that describe just what kind of creature it is!
K-Kind
Though it may seem a bit odd to some, describing an animal, especially a Koala, with a human attribute such as kindness is totally justified. Koalas are kind animals simply because they are herbivores. Big word, right? Being herbivores mean Koalas eat nothing but plants or leaves—Eucalyptus leaves to be precise. This means Koalas don't harm other animals or hurt them in any way for food. They are calm and harmless and their only weapon against aggressors is to growl. Though sometimes fierce in their own way when their safety is threatened, Koalas never hurt humans or fellow animals and pretty much keep to themselves (they prefer to live alone!) in their natural habitat.
O-Offbeat
The Koala is like no other animal in the animal kingdom. Though its slow movements are similar to the Sloth's, there is no other animal that resembles the Koala! Koalas have pear-shaped bodies that help them maintain their balance while perching on tree limbs. Despite their plump bodies, they are excellent climbers so they can climb smooth tree trunks easily and quickly, and are also good swimmers who cross rivers to get away from floods and predators. What is even more offbeat about the Koala is that despite its climbing and swimming prowess, they move quite awkwardly on the ground.
A-Aromatic
To be aromatic means to have "a strong distinctive fragrance" and our little furry friends are extremely aromatic! No, they don't smell unpleasant. In fact, they have a very comforting smell which is the aroma of the Eucalyptus leaves they eat all day so they smell a bit on the "minty" side.
L-Languid
A word that may not be common to one's vocabulary, "languid" is to be "lacking in vigor and vitality." Koalas are so languid that some people think they're lazy because they sleep so much or because they seem to move in slow motion. They certainly don't ever seem to be in a hurry. But, there is a very good reason for such behavior: Eucalyptus leaves are low in nutrients. Even though Koalas eat a lot of them, the leaves don't provide them with much energy. So koalas conserve their energy by moving slowly and getting plenty of sleep. Lucky Koala!
A-Amazing
One attribute that makes this animal so amazing is its thick gray fur, which is so thick that it's almost waterproof. Their fur changes to adapt to the different temperatures in their environment. Their woolly waterproof coats keep them warm in cold weather and dry when it rains or when seasons change and the weather warms up, they shed some of their fur to stay cool. It's like the Koala has its own multi-purpose clothing collection, ready for any type of weather!
Given these characteristics of Koalas, it is no wonder that many people get hooked on another interesting Koala—Koala's March biscuit snacks, that is.
Koala's March, with all its flavor and goodness packed into small biscuit sizes, is best when shared with friends and family—and all those you love.
Marie Digby Releases Her New Album "Your Love"
Acoustic 11/09/2011 09:44:00 PM
Last October 26 I was able to attend the launching of Marie Digby's "Your Love". Straight from work I hurriedly went to venue. Don't want to miss this opportunity.
Youtube has indeed made a lot of star, international and local and one of them is Marie Digby. She is one of Youtube's phenomenon celebrities who garnered views of nearly 20 million for her home made video of her acoustic rendition of Rihanna's "Umbrella" in 2007. In 2009, she released her debut album "Unfold" which broke into the billboard charts at #29 on its first week and spawned the hit single "Say It Again". Songs from the album have been used in top US shows like ER, The Hills, Greek, Smallville and One Tree Hill. She followed it up with her sophomore release "Breathing Under Water."
Though she has performed all over the US, Europe and Asia, Marie recognizes that huge chunks of her fanbase are Filipinos. Even though she has no Filipino blood (Marie is half-Irish and half-Japanese descent), her captivating beauty, charismatic personality, and heartfelt songs have enthralled the Pinoy market.
Like what I have mentioned, Marie Digby has a new album entitled "Your Love" released under Star records and MCA Music. Marie made this album especially for her Filipino fans.
Marie said "since I made my Youtube video and recorded my albums, my fans in the Philippines have been asking me to come visit. This album is my gift to them for all their support."
"Your Love" single is already playing heavily on radio stations and music channels all over the country. It features her collaborations with the Philippines' hottest actors Sam Milby ("Your Love" duet) and Jericho Rosales ("I Do"). It also includes other original tracks such as "Swoon" and Loving You Is Easy", her version of the OPM hit "I Think I'm In Love" and her hit songs "Say It Again" and "Umbrella". There are also minus one version of the tracks so you can sing along with Marie's music.
Fans and followers can still catch Marie on the following malls: Robinsons Sta. Rosa on November 12, Robinsons Galleria on November 13, Robinsons Starmills Pampanga on November 19 and Robinsons Place Imus on November 20.
"Your Love" is available now in CDs and digital downloads under Star Records and MCA Music and will also be released soon in Asia. The songs can also be downloaded online via www.starrecords.ph. To download "Your Love" as your ringback tone, simply text KL222 send to 2332 for GLBOE/TM, text YORLUV send to 2728 for SMART/ Talk N Text and text 5493042 send to 2300 for SUN Cellular.
Panciteria San Jacinto-Pasig is now Comida China de Manila
China 11/03/2011 11:37:00 PM
Filipino culture is richly embroidered with both Spanish and Chinese influences, with cuisine as the centerpiece attraction.
How the two cultures have blended perfectly in its host Filipino country is revealed in the names that Chinese dishes were called around the 1900s, with some names surviving through the present era.
Ever heard of Morisqueta Tostada? Pueco con Agreo Dulce? Camaron Rebosado, Amplaya con Carne? All these spanish sounding dishes are actually delicious, authentic Chinese food. Fried Rice, Sweet Sour Pork, Shrimps in Batter and Bitter Melon with Beef are what they are, respectively. And certified foodies of yester years did not go hundting for "Chinese Food" when they had food cravings or wanted to eat out with family and friends. They looked for "Comida China" (literally Chinese food in Spanish" which to old Manilans referred to that distinct style of panciteria fare in Binondo for the early 1900's to the 1970's.
Now, Panciteria San Jacinto- one of the favourite Chinese restaurants of Manilans in the pre-war and post-war era which has survived to this day- has changed its name to Comida China de Manila. Located along E. Rodriguez, Jr. Ave. (C5) in Pasig City, the present day Panciteria San Jacinto is favourite destination of Chinese food aficionados in the metro. Big Chinese families, Pinoy families on weekend feasts, regular foodies, office workers int he area and seekers of good Chinese food pay regular pilgrimages to the place to satisfy their palates. The lure of bountiful lauriats, all time Chinese favourites and the discovery of new things on the menu (like dimsum and the unique, flavourful Comida China Soup) have lured them to Panciteria San Jacinto-Pasig since it opened in 1996.
"Panciteria San Jacinto was one of the famous and favourite destinations for "comida china" since the pre-war years (it was first established in 1894), and we have been privileged to keep its legacy going through the years. We are happy to have revived the name and identity of the famous restaurant. We are also proud that we have taken its cuisine to new heights and made Panciteria San Jacinto's comida china available to younger generations, thanks to our joint venture with its original owners. "explains Benny V. Torres, President of Comida China de Manila, Inc.
But Panciteria San Jacinto is only one of several Chinese restaurants that catered to old Manilans in that bygone era, Benny says. Only few have survived to this day.In July this year, the Torres family, which runs Panciteria San Jacinto-Pasig and other restaurants like Mom and Tina's and the Rd Rickshaw Rstaurant in Pampanga, decide to change the name of Panciteria San Jacinto to Comida China de Manila.
"We want to keep history alive and get younger generations in touch with the glorious past of Chinese restaurants along T. Pinpin street in Binondo, which by the way was originally named Calle San Jacinto. We chose Comida China de Manila as our new name because it is representative of all the panciterias of that era. Besides , the restaurant has evolved into something more than a panciteria. TO begin with our Pasig branch, a full service 400-seater restaurant, is well appointed and comfortable. Oour menu remains faithful to the classic Cantonese fare served in Binondo, complemented with new disher put together by our Chief Cook who began his career in the very first Panciteria Sn Jacinto restaurant along T. Pinpin stress. The new name will also suit the vintage Manila look of our interiors, which is in the works,"Benny adds.
The Torres family chose to take a different from the old panciteria concept of the Pasig restaurant by opting for a more formal and upscale ambience,says Benny, but the food at Comida China de Manila remains affordable to its clientele. Served ind desired portions to match both pocket and appetite, old favourites and new fare are offered in poquito (half small or grazing portions), small, medium and large serving sizes.
Catering and in house feasts are all still part of the COmida China de Manila offerings.
Younger generations who may not have ever heard of the term "comida china" are suddenly discovering the charm of experiencing Chinese food with Spanish titles, observes Benny.
"It's part of our mixed culture. The food itself and the names of the dishes are all part of our history. Perhaps through our new name we will be able to make younger generations become more aware and proud of our colourful past and the interwoven influences in our history," he concludes.
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Prince Regal is trying to keep everyone's spirits up, while Roger the tipper truck seems completely determined to upset everyone. . . The problem is that the toys have been in Bobby's parents' attic for a very, very long time. Even Merrybelle, the eternally happy Christmas fairy, is beginning to think that they may never be found. Will someone come? Will the toys ever leave the attic? Is grumpy Roger right and the friends will remain in the attic forever? Read the book already – why not enter our free competition?
What a lovely little book for children to read alone or have read to them. Children's minds are inquisitive and this certainly feeds their mind. Ideal for school reads as discussion can take place through the excitement.
Your children will love this!
Prince Regal and the Forgotten Friends is full of wonderful toy characters that children or adults will be able to relate to. Among them are Prince Regal, the leader and inspiration to many of the others, Merrybelle, always smiling and trying to look on the bright side and Ted who soldiers on, despite his difficulties. Then there's Roger. Suffice to say that most adults have met a 'Roger' at some time in their lives. The toys are in a predicament and despite Prince Regal's best efforts, Roger is determined to make his job a lot more difficult.
This is a lovely story with delightful rhymes and illustrations at the end of each chapter that summarise the previous chapter or give hints about what may happen next. Children will be captivated and will absolutely love it!


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Q: which one past tense is correct? The significance of this research was expected that can help to improve the students' reading comprehension.
or
The significance of this research was expected that could help to improve the students' reading comprehension.

A: Neither one is correct: "was expected that can" isn't grammatical and doesn't clearly express whatever you're trying to say, while "was expected that could" is technically grammatical but illogical. It seems to mean that there was an expectation (of significance) that was (the expectation itself, not the result) capable of helping reading comprehension. This is unlikely, to say the least.
Based on context, it sounds like what you mean is something like this:

The significance of this research was that it was expected to help improve the students' reading comprehension.

In this case, there was in the past an expectation of a particular outcome from research, which made that research significant.
Or you could shorten it further, as "significance" can be implied, and just say

This research was expected to help improve the students' reading comprehension.

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Q: When do I use pointers in Qt? Ive been programming Qt for a while now and I am wondering what the difference is between these two cases:
case1:
header:
QPushButton * button;

source file:
button = new QPushButton(this);
button->setText("Button");
button->resize(100,100);

and
case2:
header:
QPushButton button;

source:
button.setParent(this);
button.setText("Button");
button.resize(100,100);

Both produce a button, but when should I use the former and when the latter case? And what is the difference between the two?

A: Qt memory management works with hierarchies of objects, when parent object deletes child objects automatically on destroying. This is why Qt programs always use pointers in similar cases.
Memory Management with Qt:
Qt maintains hierarchies of objects. For widgets (visible elements) these hierarchies represent the stacking order of the widgets themselves, for non-widgets they merely express "ownership" of objects. Qt deletes child objects together with their parent object.

A: In the first case you are dynamically allocating the button (which means that it will be destroyed when the parent is destroyed). In the second case the button will disappear when the code block ends (meaning it goes out of scope).
Use the first when you want to QObject, you are referring to, to last more than just the block in which it is created.
In the context of the class you are referring to (assuming the button is a member variable in both cases) it doesn't make much difference.
Also you may want to use pointers when using polymorphism.

A: The difference between the first and second case is that when you use pointers and the new statement to allocate the button, the memory for the button is allocated in the free store (heap). In the second statement the memory is allocated on the stack.
There are two reasons why you would rather allocate memory in the free store than the stack.

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*The stack is of limited size and if you blow your stack budget your program will crash with a stack overflow. One can allocate much more memory in the free store and if a memory allocation fails, all that normally happens is that a bad_alloc exception is thrown.

*Allocation on the stack is strictly last in first out (LIFO) which means that your button cannot exist for longer than the code block (whats between the {...} ) that allocated the memory. When memory is allocated in the free store, you as the programmer have full control of the time that the memory remains valid (although carelessness can cause memory leaks)

In your case, if the button just needs to exist for the duration of the calling function, you will probably be ok allocating the button on the stack; if the button needs to be valid for much longer stick to the free store

A: An useful specific usage: when posting custom events, carrying detailed data, for instance:
/** support SWI... prolog_edit:edit_source(File) */
struct reqEditSource : public QEvent {
    QString file;
    QByteArray geometry;
    reqEditSource(QString file, QByteArray geometry = QByteArray())
        : QEvent(Type(User+1)), file(file), geometry(geometry) {}
};

you can 'fire and forget' them:
qApp->postEvent(this, new reqEditSource(files[i], p.value(k).toByteArray()));

The event will be deleted after its delivery.

A: Many functions in Qt that take an object as argument, actually take a pointer to an object. That's because passing an object "by value" would actually create a copy of the object (via copy constructor) and pass that copy! Creating a new copy of the object has a lot of overhead. At the same time, passing the object "by reference", i.e. as a pointer, will just pass a 32-Bit memory address, which is a very lightweight operation.


Several years earlier gangster Frank Buchanan was deported to his native Italy through the efforts of law enforcement authorities and rival gangsters who inform on him. While in Europe he meets scientist Wilhelm Steigg, who has perfected a method of reanimating dead people and controlling their behavior with oral commands. Buchanan underwrites Steigg's experiments and uses his technology to wreak revenge on his enemies. Unfortunately radioactive poisoning is a by-product of the process, and authorities use radiation detecting devices like Geiger counters to pinpoint the source of the sinister plot.
A dead man walks the streets to stalk his prey! So terrifying only screams can describe it!
Here is horror that can happen NOW... TO YOU!
Dr. Chet Walker: It would answer the riddle, wouldn't it? Remote-controlled creatures, their brains powered by atomic energy, roaming the streets, directed from a central point.
Dr. Chet Walker: This so-called blood is radioactive! Capt. Dave Harris: Dangerously so? Dr. Chet Walker: Plus 9!
Frank Buchanan: Steigg, you may be a crackpot, but you're also a genius.
Penny Walker: [about her new doll] I'm going to call her Dave. Dr. Chet Walker: Dave? Dave's a boy's name, that's a girl doll. Penny Walker: I don't care... I know, I'll tell all my friends she's a tomboy.
Frank Buchanan: Dr. Steigg, if it weren't for my money, you'd be experimenting with cats and dogs in that flea-sized lab of yours in Europe.
Columbia booked this across the United States as a standard double bill with IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA.
To keep the budget low, like many directors of the period, Edward L. Cahn chose to shoot the film with in as few breaks and edits as feasible, so that the characters are constantly standing, sitting, and pacing to avoid the tedium of talking-head shots. Even when characters move from room to room, there are very few cuts. The effect is both impressive and amusing, once the viewer becomes aware of it, and could inspire a Drinking Game based on spotting the edits!
The film uses the old Columbia Ranch back lot in Burbank, now named the Warner Brothers Ranch, extensively filming on its residential and city street sets. The shot showing the "Monroe Air Force Base" utilized the ranch's entrance with its two gate houses.


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First off I just want to say thankyou to Derek Wayne Johnson, director of the brand new Horror/Slasher flick titled "Scrape". I appreciate you sending me an online screener before the film's official release. I have been tracking this film for the last six months since I saw a teaser trailer that looked really cool. "Scrape" is a story about Mick and Maggie Hedgeworth ( played by Garrett Kruithof and Nina Leon), along with their son Hunter (Alec Johnson) who live a quiet existence in small town Louisiana. Mick and Maggie rent from Mick's good friend Barry (played by Rick LaCour). Barry is a real eccentric older man whom Mick also works with. The neighbourhood has always been safe but a recent string of grisly murders to women in the local area puts everyone on high alert. As the killer narrows in on the Hedgeworth family will Mick, Maggie and Barry be able to find out who is responsible and put a stop to it?
So there is the basic premise for Derek's latest film. It's not an overly original idea given the genre and formulaic structure but fans of these types of films know what they are in for and that's all they really care about. I want to talk a little bit about the technical aspects of the film first. I think Scrape had an estimated budget of $500,000, which isn't much money these days. From the outset it's very clear this is a pretty polished piece of work. We get some great black and white camera work, along with a "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" style of narration that gives the audience a little introduction to our main characters. Majority of the camera work is nice and slick, a little bit of shaky cam was probably needed for some of the more intense scenes so that was okay. The audio is also very easy to hear and doesn't become overbearing when things escalate. I love some of the unnerving sound effects that are placed in the introduction credits and also through several action scenes. The entire score for the film was very reminiscent of things like "Nightmare on Elm St" and "Maniac Cop". Everything about this screamed late 70's early 80's slasher movie vibe, I dug that about it. Particularly the scenes shot in those foggy dimly lit alley ways that you are likely to see in the big city from any 80's flick.
The acting from everyone involved is also pretty solid, considering these are all inexperienced actors. The highlight of the film though is Barry (LaCour). He was able to convey so much through minimal dialogue. He had a kind of flamboyant, sensitive, unsure way of carrying himself that made him entertaining. From a body count point of view it was nice to see a slasher that wants to give you something fun inside the first ten minutes. What ever happened to the days of an opening kill (think just about any film from the 80's and 90's). These days its always 30-40 minutes before the first cliché character is killed, I was glad that wasn't the case with Scrape, it maintains it's 80's era style. I really like the look of the killer, it's difficult to describe him as is his weapon of choice so please refer to the above poster (haha)
Sadly Scrape isn't without its flaws though. By the time the credits starting rolling at just 75 minutes, I was left a little disappointed. It's nothing obvious that the film has wrong with it, just lots of small things. I think with the exception of a scene towards the end of the film that takes place in the Hedgeworth's house and garage the suspense factor ultimately fell flat. Maybe it's just me but I was hoping for a lot more tension and some jump scares (cliché yes but effective). Some of the reactions from characters throughout the film were a little underplayed. The babysitter comes to mind (she was awful relaxed for someone who had just stumbled across a psycho with some kind of oxygen helmet/mask on). Linda a co-worker of Mick and Barry's is being stalked and fails to even try to call for help, It wasn't overly realistic. There is also a scene where the killer spends a fair amount of time outside in the middle of the day and of course that is the easiest way to get caught! Mick has this really odd obsession with fireworks and blowing stuff up, that kind of seemed out of left field, not sure about the context. Would a fully grown/responsible adult be so infatuated with this hobbie?…. I don't know.
Several scenes just felt like filler when there wasn't anything crucial happening to advance the story. I thought the banter between Mick and Barry worked well but it was the most unlikely of friendships. Not sure if these guys would ever associate with each other in the real world. There were a few minor technical problems. I think that the editing was a little abrupt from scene to scene and the few action sequences that had tilted camera work didn't add anything to the experience. In fact neither did the view inside the mask, It seemed a little to video-game like. The action choreography during some of the chase scenes was a little lack-lustre as well. It's really only a bunch of small things but they all add up. By far the two weakest aspects of the film though are the lacking body count/gore and the films predictable nature. I can understand the gore side of things, Derek's probably trying to make a more mystery/thriller based story. However, the opportunity to do some really cool blood and gore effects and up the kill ratio was wasted. There was one nice "shredding" though, for lack of a better word. It had some cool practical blood effects.
In the end I think Scrape works well as a good fun 80's style slasher film that you can sit down and watch with your friends. Sadly it doesn't add anything new to the genre and the painfully obvious climax/reveal (which I saw coming 15 minutes into the film) leaves you feeling a little cheated. It makes "Scrape" difficult for a re-watch when you know whats coming the very first time you see it, let alone multiple viewings. It's technically very well made and there are some fun memorable performances. Combined with the sweet 80's slasher vibe which is rarely done well these days, making "Scrape" better than most films of this nature, so be sure to check it out and support Derek Wayne Johnson. Thanks again for the chance to view the film mate!!
My rating for "Scrape" is 5.5/10
2 thoughts on "Scrape (Review)"
Tileda Dunn on February 24, 2014 at 4:18 am said:
Hey over half score, ok cool.:)
adamthemoviegod on March 13, 2014 at 11:53 am said:
Yeah it's a very fun enjoyable throwback to 80's slasher films! be sure to buy it when it becomes available:)

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Congress ditches (for now) boneheaded idea to cut GI Bill benefits
by Frumentarius Apr 26, 2017
In what may have been one of the most head-shakingly and politically stupid ideas in recent memory, a proposal in Congress that was to have come before the House Veterans Affairs Committee on April 26th would have imposed a new $2,400 fee on service-members who wanted to sign up for the GI Bill upon leaving the military.
Let that soak in for a second while I put forward in the interest of full disclosure that this author has used the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit for both graduate school and firefighter training.
The GI Bill is a tax-payer-provided benefit for veterans to help pay for some of the costs of higher and vocational education for those who have served. It was expanded in 2008, with the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, which was designed to provide an education to those who served after September 10th, 2001.
The GI Bill not only provides assistance for use toward graduate and undergraduate degrees, but also technical training, which can include everything from firefighter and nursing training to long-haul truck driving school and even acupuncture training.
Let us be clear: the GI Bill costs the taxpayers money. It is not free. It is like any other benefit that comes from the federal government in that respect. According to the Center for Public Integrity, the Post-9/11 GI Bill has paid for nearly one million veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to go to school at a cost of about $30 billion since 2009. According to projections from the Veterans Affairs (VA) administration and the White House, spending on the Post-9/11 GI Bill is estimated to reach $42 billion next year.
Now, having service members pay into the GI Bill is not a novel idea, or even a terrible one, in principle. According to Stars and Stripes, an earlier version of the benefit, called the Montgomery GI Bill, mandated that recipients pay $100 per month for one year to receive the benefit. That was not during a time of war, though.
The newly-proposed legislation would have mandated a similar payment, of $100 per month, for two years, thus resulting in the $2,400 fee/tax/reduction in benefit.
No matter how you frame the tax, though, or how you levy it, or whether you call it a fee for a benefit, or simply call it what it is — a reduction in benefits to veterans — the bottom line is that in a time of prolonged war, where a small minority of the population is fighting the lion's share of the nation's battles, some in Congress thought it a good idea to reduce the benefits we provide them as a society.
How does that make any sense, at this point in our history, while we see an increased operational tempo across the globe, and while some service members continue to make multiple deployments to war zones, absent from their families and putting themselves constantly into harm's way?
Add to that fact that President Trump is now pushing for tax cuts for businesses and on corporations' overseas profits, among other elements of his proposed "biggest tax cut in U.S. history," and this smacks of placing more of a burden on American fighting men and women, while simultaneously lowering the burden on corporations and businesses.
Now, do not misread me. I am no left-leaning, corporation-hating, tax-loving liberal. As far as I am concerned, the Congress should lower tax rates across the board. That would be great. Put more money in the hands of citizens. Incentivize businesses to bring their profits back home. Let the gravy train roll for all of us.
Guess what, though? That will "cost" the government money (meaning, the government will have less of our money, and corporate profits, to spend on programs). Guess what, again? Some of the money it spends goes to veterans, for education benefits as a reward for the service provided on behalf of the country. If the proposed GI Bill tax/fee comes into being, it will save the taxpayers about $3.1 billion over the next ten years, again according to Stars and Stripes. That ain't chump change. I get that.
Now is not the time to cut that spending, though. There are other ways to recuperate this money if the Congress is determined to do so. Lowering the benefits of those who have fought for the country over the past 17 years is not the right answer. What message does that send? "We appreciate your service, and even though fighting continues across the globe, it is time to dial back the benefits you receive for your service while we cut the rates on corporate and business profits." How do you even begin to sell that idea?
It turns out that you don't. The proposal never acquired a congressional sponsor (shocking!) and the committee hearing at which it was to be put forward was postponed. It seems someone in Congress might have come to their senses on this one.
Let us hope the proposal dies the death it deserves.
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Angie Dean is a glamorous, sophisticated and versatile Vocalist / Pianist / Songwriter. She has a soulful, smooth, velvet voice which enables her to perform a wide range of styles from Jazz Standards and Blues through to the latest pop songs. Angie also sings in French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. Through her experience, sensitivity, and friendly manner she can read any audience and create the ambience and mood of the evening.
Angie Dean grew up in the seaside fishing town in South Australia called Port Lincoln and then moved to Adelaide to study music. A graduate of the Elder Conservatorium at the University of Adelaide, Angie completed a Bachelor of Music in Performance, where she majored in piano and studied singing as her second instrument. Angie also completed her A.Mus.A., and studied Jazz at the SACAE plus completed Certificates in Accompanying, Commercial Music, and Instrumental Teaching. She has worked extensively as a Vocal and Piano Teacher at Schools and Tertiary Instituitions as well as privately.
Angie studied Voiceover techniques with Alan White, and is now working at top recording studios in North Sydney for Websound and On-Hold Messages, TV and Radio commercials.
Based now in Sydney, currently living at Bondi Beach, Angie Dean is in constant demand as a solo performer, and also in her duo, trio and 4 piece band. Angie specializes in performing at 5 Star Hotels, which has included appearing at the Intercontinental Sydney, The Sheraton On The Park Sydney, The Stamford Plaza Double Bay, The Shangri-La Sydney, The Four Seasons Sydney, Star City Sydney Hotel & Casino, The Soffitel Wentworth Sydney, The Marriott Hotel Sydney, The Hilton Sydney. Interstate at the The Reef Hotel, Hamilton Island, The Sheraton Hotel Brisbane, The Beaufort Hotel Darwin, The Hyatt Regency Adelaide, The Adelaide Casino and The Hilton Adelaide. Angie has appeared on the Good Morning Australia show and has worked Overseas in Asia at The Regent Bangkok Hotel and The Dusit Thani Hotel. Angie performs regularly every month for the Lord Mayor of Sydney at the Sydney Town Hall.
Angie Dean's debut album titled "Movin' Like That" is now available, featuring her original song "Movin' Like That". Be mesmerized by the beauty and talent of Angie Dean with her alluring voice and caressing piano.
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Bob Nesta Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica. In 1963, Marley and his friends formed the Wailing Wailers. The Wailers' big break came in 1972, when they landed a contract with Island Records. Marley went on to sell more than 20 million records throughout his career, making him the first international superstar to emerge from the so-called "Third World". He died in Miami, Florida, on May 11, 1981. "Zimbabwe" is one of several highly specific Africa-themed protest songs that Bob Marley wrote. Released in 1979, when Zimbabwe was still called Rhodesia and was ruled by a small white minority, the song is quite literally a call to arms to black Zimbabweans, encouraging them to overthrow their government. Indeed, they did overthrow their government, and a new one, under the now-infamous Robert Mugabe was installed. Marley performed at the celebratory concert in 1980, along with Zimbabwean legend Thomas Mapfumo, among others.
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Home Events IAIA Performing Arts—Daystar Rosalie Jones Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Performing Arts is proud to announce that noted Indigenous dancer and instructor Daystar Rosalie Jones (Pembina/Chippewa) will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday, April 11, 2016, at 7 pm in the Commons, located in the Center for Lifelong Education. Admission is free and open to the public, but please RSVP to [email protected]
Daystar Rosalie Jones
Daystar Rosalie Jones's career spans fifty years, during which time she taught throughout the United States and Canada to encourage and promote the development of Indigenous talent in the performing arts. Born on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, she holds an MS in Dance from University of Utah, with postgraduate work at the Juilliard School, NYC. In 1980, Rosalie Jones founded Daystar: Contemporary Dance Drama of Indian America, touring North America, Ireland, Finland, Bulgaria and Turkey. Thirty choreographic works include Wolf: A Transformation (Anishinaabe) and the scripted dance-dramas Legacy of the Dream and No Home But The Heart. The NEA awarded her the prestigious Individual Choreographer's Fellowship in 1997, and in 2004, saw the creation of a Daystar archive at University of California-Riverside. Daystar is a published author and considers her primary mentors to be Jose Limon and Barry Lynn. Currently, Daystar teaches curricula she developed in conjunction with Director Marrie Mumford for the Indigenous Performance Studies at Trent University, Ontario.
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Q: com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.JsonMappingException: Can not deserialize instance of java.util.ArrayList out of VALUE_NUMBER_INT token I am trying to load a String value into List of Integers , here is the sample code
import java.util.List;

public class Test2 {
private List<Integer> list;

public List<Integer> getList() {
    return list;
}

public void setList(List<Integer> list) {
    this.list = list;
  }
}

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.List;

import com.fasterxml.jackson.core.JsonParseException;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.JsonMappingException;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.ObjectMapper;

public class Test {

public static void main(String[] args) throws JsonParseException, JsonMappingException, IOException {
    ObjectMapper objectMapper = new ObjectMapper();
    String s = "1 2 3";
    //colorFrameAlertConfig.setColorNumber(objectMapper.readValue(configEntry.getValue(), List.class));
    Test2 t = new Test2();
    t.setList(objectMapper.readValue(s, List.class)); //getting exception here
    for(int i : t.getList()){
        System.out.println(i);
        }
  }

}

When I run the above code, I am getting following exception
Exception in thread "main" com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.JsonMappingException: Can not deserialize instance of java.util.ArrayList out of VALUE_NUMBER_INT token
at [Source: 1 2 3; line: 1, column: 1]
at com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.JsonMappingException.from(JsonMappingException.java:270)
at com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.DeserializationContext.reportMappingException(DeserializationContext.java:1234)
at com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.DeserializationContext.handleUnexpectedToken(DeserializationContext.java:1122)
at com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.DeserializationContext.handleUnexpectedToken(DeserializationContext.java:1075)
at com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.deser.std.CollectionDeserializer.handleNonArray(CollectionDeserializer.java:338)
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Add a modern touch to your laundry by installing an ironing centre. As well as helping to reduce the clutter, ironing centres make ironing easy to set up, easy to use and easy to pack away. We'll show you how to mount the ironing centre, attach the door and put on the side panels.
Before you start installing the ironing centre, you might need to call in a licensed electrician to install a powerpoint. Also, read the instructions before you start the job.
Use the stud finder to find the studs on the wall that you're going to mount the ironing centre on. Mark their location on the wall with a pencil. You need to find six places where you can drill screws into the wall to properly secure the ironing centre.
On the wall where the ironing centre will be mounted, measure 680mm up from the floor. Mark this spot. This is where the bottom of the ironing centre will sit. Measure and mark the centre of the wall. Measure the width of the ironing centre.
Transfer onto the back of the ironing centre, where the fixing points are on the wall. Use the drill to pre-drill the six holes into the back of the ironing centre.
You will need someone to help you lift the ironing centre into place. Check with a spirit level to make sure the centre is sitting straight. Use the drill and screws to secure the ironing centre to the wall.
Line the holes in the brackets on the door, with the holes on the ironing centre. Use the drill and screws to attach the door to the ironing centre.
Line up the handle with the holes on the door of the ironing centre. Insert the screws through the back of the door and into the handles. Use the drill to tighten the screws and secure the handle.
If your ironing centre isn't recessed into the wall, you will need to attach the side and top panels. There is also a channel in the panels where you can run the power cord on the iron.
Place the rubber strips from the kit on the top edge of the ironing centre. Place the top panel on top of the rubber strip. Slot the side panel into place. Use the drill and screws to secure the panels.
Open the ironing centre and drop the ironing board down. On the left hand-side there are two pre-drilled holes. Drill screws into these to keep the panels secure and flush.


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2021 NFL Top 100: 61-70
June 8, 2021 Chris Jones	1 Comment 2021 NFL Season, 61-70, Top 100
I am back yet again with part four of my NFL Top 100 list. Today we will discuss the players ranked from 61-70 on my list. If you missed 71-80 here is a link for it.
2021 NFL's Top 100: 80-71
With that being said here are the players that rank from 61-70 in my NFL Top 100 list for the 2021 season.
70.) Calvin Ridley (Atlanta Falcons)
Coming in at number 70 is now the number one wide receiver on the Falcons depth chart. Calvin Ridley is a talented wide receiver that will be looking to put up some huge numbers this year as WR1 on the depth chart. Last year was a career year for Ridley who was playing the most of the year as WR1 due to Julio's injuries. In 2020 he had 90 receptions to go along with 1,374 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns. We should see a good boost in Ridley's targets and receptions total this year as Matt Ryan's number one target. Look for Ridley to potentially be in the 100 plus receptions total this year and will be a top 70 player in the 2021 NFL season.
69.) Andrew Whitworth (LA Rams)
Andrew Whitworth is about to enter his 16th season in the NFL. He is one of the more durable offensive lineman that I have seen in my lifetime. Last year was the first time in his NFL career that he played in under ten games in a season. With Whitworth being healthy it adds a gigantic boost to a guy like Matthew Stafford. Look for the 40 year old left tackle to help carry the Rams to where they need to be this year.
68.) Brandon Schreff (Washington Football Team)
One of the best offensive linemans that plays guard in the NFL today is none other than Brandon Schreff. The Football Team has seen how good the 4 time Pro-Bowler and former All-Pro actually is, Now in his seventh season with the team, Schreff is a big time factor for that offense. He has had a bit of an injury history the past few seasons, but when he is on the field he is one of the best offensive lineman in the game today. Watch out for number 75 for the Football Team as he is ranked 68th on my list for the top 100 players in the NFL.
67.) Corey Linsley (Los Angeles Chargers)
Coming in at number 67 is the new center for the LA Chargers Corey Linsley. Linsley has been a staple for the Green Bay Offensive line since the 2014 season. Last year he was an All-Pro center and now he is taking his talents to LA to protect their young talented quarterback Justin Herbert. Linsley is going to be big time for the Chargers this season, and the former All-Pro is going to do his best to give Herbert as much time as he needs in the pocket. He will also help Herbert on the calls when calling audibles as well this season.
66.) Cameron Heyward (Pittsburgh Steelers)
The four time Pro-Bowler and two time All-Pro defensive tackle Cameron Heyward comes in at number 66. Heyward's sack total dipped from 9 in 2019 to 4 in 2020, but Heyward was still a force for that Steelers defense. Pittsburgh's defense was fantastic last year and if we saw All-Pro Heyward show up last year it would have made for some interesting television. Heyward is in year 11 of his NFL career, he might not be as great as he has been in his career. He is still going to be a top player in the NFL today.
65.) JJ Watt (Arizona Cardinals)
JJ Watt is easily a first ballot hall of famer in my eyes I would like to see you tell me otherwises. Injuries have derailed his career a little bit, but when he is on the field boy does he make an impact. This is the guy that has over 100 career sacks in his NFL career. He played in all 16 games last season, so the Cardinals are going to get Watt in his top form in my opinion. A defensive end with two career pick six's who is a four time Pro Bowler and a four time All-Pro is hard to come by now a days. Arizona got him for basically nothing in free agency. Watch for Watt to remind us how good he actually is this year.
64.) Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Mike Evans is an elite wide receiver in the league today. He also has the best quarterback of all time throwing him the football right now as well. Evans has gotten over 1,000 receiving yards in his first seven years in the league. The three time Pro Bowler is a highly talented receiver that can go up and get just about any 50/50 ball that there is. I can't wait to see Mike Evans back this year because now that Brady and him have that connection, his numbers are going to be astronomical this year just you wait.
63.) Demario Davis (New Orleans Saints)
Demario Davis has been the anchor for the Saints defense the last three seasons. The former All-Pro linebacker has had over 100 tackles in his three seasons with the Saints. He is a big part of their defense and even last season when it looked like he was a step behind where he was a season prior, he still came up clutch. Davis deserves a lot more credit than he gets from the media. Watch out for Davis to show yet again why he is a force to be reckoned with.
62.) Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns)
Nick Chubb is a very vital part of this Cleveland Browns offense. The two time Pro Bowler has been an absolute wagon for the Browns in his short NFL career. Having no less than eight touchdowns in a season and only has rushed for under 1,000 yards once in his career. 5.2 yards per rushing attempt is his average which is crazy. Chubb has the potential to open up any game for the Browns. His effective run style helps create more opportunities for Baker Mayfield.
61.) Minkah Fitzpatrick (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Another key piece to another good team here at number 61. Minkah Fitzpatrick has absolutely blossomed into a shut down defensive back since being traded to Pittsburgh. Boy Miami must really be kicking themselves in the butt over that one. Fitzpatrick is not only a 2 time Pro Bowler, but he is also a 2 time All-Pro as well. He has been one of the top five defensive backs in the league since becoming a Pittsburgh Steeler. We should see more of the same and maybe even better play come out of number 39 for the black and gold.
Stay Tuned as 60-51 will be out Wednesday 6/9/21.
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Bojović & Partners is Advising Nestle on the Sale of its Local Confectionery Brand CIPIRIPI to Paraćinka AD
As part of the ongoing portfolio review, Nestle announced in Serbia the signing of an agreement on the sale of the local confectionary brand CIPIRIPI to Paraćinka AD, a member of the distribution group Silbo.
It is expected that the transaction, which includes CIPIRIPI chocolate boards and creams, will be carried out at the end of the second quarter of 2018, after completing the usual approvals and final terms.
Partner Uroš Popović leads the Bojović & Partners team advising Nestle on this transaction.
"CIPIRIPI has a long and rich history, with more than 27 years of presence in Serbia and a synonym for beautiful memories and childhood. In Paraćinka, which is a member of the Silbo distribution group, we have found an exceptional home for our CIPIRIPI confectionery brand, in which it will progress further. At the same time, this allows Nestlé to focus more on a part of the confectionary range of its globally-recognized brands KIT KAT, LION, SMARTIES and AFTER EIGHT, in which we plan a strong future growth" said Yana Mikhailova, Regional Director of South East Europe Nestle.
The official announcement of Nestle can be found here.


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Music by: New Nature Collective
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Generation for Generations
On his way to work, Lue passes MGE's Blount Station. Built in 1902, this 100-megawatt (MW) power plant has experienced many changes over the years. It was the first gas engine central station in the country. In 1915, the original generator building was remodeled and a 10-MW turbo generator installed. A construction project in the late 70s added the capacity to burn refuse-derived fuel. It was one of the first such projects in the country and more successful than most. MGE retired 90-MW of older, less efficient capacity in 2011 when it discontinued burning coal as part of its Energy 2015 plan. Transitioning away from coal into a cleaner energy future continues today as part of Energy 2030.
FUN FACT The GENRE 2030 icon incorporates a falcon in its design. Blount is home to a peregrine falcon nesting box. It was installed in 1999 and 10 years later the first falcons arrived.
One of the easiest ways to save energy is by cutting appliance operating costs. We used a portable energy meter to find out how much it costs to run a pair of barbering clippers for a month. Grand total? A little over $1. You can measure how much energy your home devices use. Just borrow a meter free of charge from your local public library.
About the Barber
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How to use practical NLP principles to get the most out of your meetings.
One of the primary concepts of NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) is the belief that everyone has preferred ways of interacting with others.
Some people are auditory (meaning that they respond best to words and sounds). Some people are visual (they respond best to pictures, sights and visual examples). Others are kinesthetic (they respond best to touch, feelings and emotions).
So if you are communicating in a dry, monotone voice (and without any body language) with someone who is primarily visual then a great portion of your message will be lost. You will have an especially hard time influencing or persuading that person because your style doesn't "match" their style.
Once we learn our subjects "preferred system," then rapport can be established much quicker and persuasion will occur much more rapidly and effectively.
In the same way, we must become aware that some people are more "detail oriented" while others are more "big picture oriented". So if you're out of alignment with your prospect's preferred system, then you'll also be out of rapport, making persuasion nearly impossible.
Can you see how this information is critically important in sales?
Knowing how to uncover a person's preferred system is a product of asking the right questions. And NLP teaches us the right questions to ask to unpack this critical information.
Furthermore, we know that some people are introverted while others are extroverted. Introverts "think to talk" while extroverts "talk to think".
An extrovert dominates a brainstorming session while an introvert sits back and absorbs the information to process later.
How can we use this knowledge to have more effective meetings?
Consider sending out a memo the day before a meeting which outlines the topic of discussion. The extrovert will probably ignore it, but the introverts will begin processing the discussion ahead of time. So when it comes time to meet, the introverts will begin to present their well-formulated thoughts. This will then encourage the extroverts to jump into the conversation resulting in highly productive dialogue and ultimately a more effective meeting.
These concepts form some of the most fundamental principles of NLP. Having this practical knowledge of psychology and human behavior will pay huge dividends in making us more effective communicators IF everyone will make the commitment to learning it, practicing it and making it a habit.


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Q: MATLAB transfer function which use custom threshold? Is there any MATLAB transfer(activation) function which its threshold could be set in desired value? (which mean we could for example set its threshold to a value, so if sum of weighted inputs was greater than a, neuron will fire and in other cases, don't fire).
I've searched and finds things like: hardlim(N,FP) and satlin(N,FP) but threshold is not custom. Also using of bias is not much useful because each neuron in every layer, has different threshold.
Thanks.


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Rav Gerson Bess Delivers Yahrtzeit Shiur at LINK Kollel For Rabbi Kalman Levine, HY"D
November 21, 2018 By Jewish Home LA
Rabbi Eli Stern
Four years ago, a shocking terrorist attack took place at the Kehillas Bnei Torah shul in the Har Nof section of Yerushalayim. Five Rabbis were brutally murdered while clad in tallis and tefillin during Shacharis. Amongst them was Rabbi Kalman Levine, hy"d, originally from Kansas City, Missouri. His nephew, Rabbi Yehuda Kraft, was learning in Yerushalayim at the time and now learns in the LINK Kollel in L.A. To commemorate Rabbi Levine's fourth yahrtzeit, on Thursday night, the 24th of Marcheshvan (November 1st), the kollel hosted Rav Gershon Bess, who gave a shiur in Rabbi Levine's memory.
Rav Bess is the senior posek of the Los Angeles community and rav of Congregation Kehillas Yaakov in Hancock Park. To a packed beis medrash, Rav Bess delivered a masterful presentation on many of the halachic intricacies in the laws of affixing a mezuzah to one's home, including issues dealing with walk-in closets and porches.
Rav Bess's remarks were preceded by words of hesped from Rabbi Kraft. He recalled his uncle as a masmid who was always learning Torah yet found time to help others as well. His love of Torah was matched by his refined humility. He was a true embodiment of kiddush Hashem in life, as well as in death.
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Tata Motors showcases a wide range of Safer, Smarter and Greener mobility solutions at AutoExpo 2023
New Delhi, January 11, 2023.
At the prestigious Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors, India's largest auto and mobility solutions company, today unveiledits future ready range of safer, smarter and greener vehicles and concepts, designed to transform personal mobility, people mobility and cargo transport. Building on its fundamental strengths of engineering and innovation, its immense passion for 'made in India' and by embracing a human centric, hi-tech approach, Tata Motors is Moving India forward towards new dimensional innovations by providing holistic solutions and richer experiences to its customers.
Inaugurating the Tata Motors pavilion and unveiling its extensive range of vehicles, concepts and solutions, Mr. N Chandrasekaran, Executive Chairman, Tata Sons and Chairman, Tata Motors said, "We are leading sustainability, energy transition and digitalization led transformation in each of our businesses. With emphasis on zero emission powertrains, cutting-edge technologies, advanced design engineering and best-in-class services, Tata Motors is accelerating the adoption of sustainable mobility and 'net zero' carbon emission goals. At the Auto Expo 2023, we are proud to present our vision of the future and its manifestation through our new age vehicles, concepts and smart mobility solutions."
With the largest display of vehicles, concepts and solutions for both people and cargo mobility at the Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors is demonstrating its leadership, commitment and future readiness to holistically fulfil the evolving mobility needs of a rising India.
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I think he bought one.
Looks like they're going to be making black ones now too.
yup only a year too late.
Does Mezz even post anymore or did he delete himself?
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Coronavirus changing how Georgia families say goodbye, grieve
By Beth Galvin
ATLANTA - Atlanta resident Bill Mann is in the middle of the hardest, and strangest, goodbye of his life.
"It was a little eerie," Mann says. "That was the word I would use, it was eerie."
Ernestine Mann, 84, died March 29, 2020, of complications of COVID-19.
The last time he saw his 84-year old mother Ernestine Mann alive was March 25, 2020.
She was inside the Arbor Terrace Cascade assisted-living facility in southwest Atlanta, and they were standing on the outside of the building.
It was a scheduled visit, a chance to check-in.
It was a hurtful thing, because we couldn't be with her. This situation is a very lonely situation for any family.
— Bill Mann, talking about his mother Ernestine's final days
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"We had on our gloves and our masks; we were very well prepared," Mann said, remembering.
But, looking through the window, he says, something didn't seem right.
"We noticed that her eyes were weak, and her gait was off," Mann says. "She was just not herself."
When they returned home, Mann says, they called Arbor Terrace, telling the staff his mother was ill.
Ernestine Mann, a graduate of Spelman College, died of complications of COVID-19.
She was taken to Piedmont Hospital and diagnosed first with pneumonia, then with COVID-19.
Because the virus is highly contagious, the hospital has stopped visitations.
That meant Ernestine Mann would spend her final days alone.
"It was a hurtful thing, because we couldn't be with her," Bill Mann says. "And this situation is a very lonely situation for any family.
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The first two to three days, he says, his mother seemed to stabilize.
Her vital signs normalized, and her oxygen levels increased. She was breathing with the help of an oxygen mask.
But Sunday, four days in to her hospitalization, a doctor called, saying Ernestine was taking a turn for the worse.
So her children worked the phones and waited for updates.
She seemed like she was back. I felt her energy. Two hours later, my mom was gone.
— Bill Mann, on the death of his mother Ernestine Mann, 84.
"We were calling, to the point where, I didn't want to bug the nurses and the doctors, because I understand what they are going through," Mann says. "They're on the frontline. It's challenging for them as well."
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That afternoon, when Ernestine Mann reportedly became agitated, pulling off her oxygen mask, Bill Mann got on the phone with his mother.
"It was really good," he says. "We got her to a safe place and she was comfortable. We said a prayer, and she said, 'Bill, I really appreciate that. I needed it.' And, I said, 'Mom, you've got to be keeping your mask up, you can't be acting up down there.'"
Ernestine Mann, 84, was a pillar of her Atlanta church and her community. But COVID-19 robbed her three children of the chance to be with her when she died, and kept them from being able to mourn her with the people who loved her. Mann's son shares h
They laughed together, he says.
"We left on good terms," Mann says. "She seemed like she was back. I felt her energy. Two hours later, my mom was gone."
Mann's three adult children were left stunned.
"But the real thing that was very lonely was the burial on Monday," Mann says. "You know, my mom was very loved. I was getting calls from all over the country."
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Yet because of Georgia's shelter in place order, which bans gatherings of over 10 people, only a handful of immediate family members could attend the funeral.
"After the burial, wow," Mann says. "You just left, and you went home. Normally, you would have that support system of people around you to lift you up. It didn't happen."
Bill Mann is sharing his family's story because he says there were painful gaps in communication between the hospital and his family.
They were left, he says, with so many questions about his mother's final days.
After the burial, wow. You just left, and you went home. Normally, you would have that support system, of people around you to lift you up. It didn't happen.
— Bill Mann, on his mother Ernestine's funeral
"And I understand this is new," Mann says. "This is blue ocean, and we're all just going through it. But, in the same breath, certain things, certain protocols, need to be in place, to where this doesn't happen like this anymore."
But, in the end, Mann is finding some peace.
"I can't really look at COVID-19, and what happened, and how she passed away, that situation," he says. "I have to focus on how she lived. And, how she lived was just fantastic. How she raised my sister and brother and I. How she was involved in the community and the church. She was a Delta Sigma Theta, a Spelman alum, and just the passion that she had, and the passion she just had for life."
One day, Ernestine Mann may get a proper goodbye.
I can't really look at COVID-19, and what happened, and how she passed away, that situation. I have to focus on how she lived. And, how she lived was just fantastic.
— Bill Mann on his mother Ernestine Mann's life
Until then, Bill Mann says, people all over the country reaching out, offering what comfort they can, over the phone.
"The calls, the prayers, I feel them," he says.
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