OH my word is this ever LATE! We are a month and a half past this party, and I am just now posting this! AND Im only posting it since I want to post Noah's birthday Smilebox, and I will feel extremely guilty if I do that one before this one! YIKES! Oh motherhood. Gotta love the daily dose of guilt. Weather its because you yelled at them for the 60th time to not yell at their sibling (I know it makes no sense but I know "I" do it! Not good), or had to take something they love away because they didn't listen, then YOU feel bad………ugh! This is the stuff they don't put in books, and most of the books that are written for parenting, I believe is by the CHILDLESS! Its so much easier to say WHAT you should and shouldn't do when you don't have them! LOL! Before I was a mom I always said " I will never do X." 9 Years and 3 kids later………..here I am, often doing X.
I am now going to run and edit the photos so Amber & Alexa can make their TY notes. See, really late on those too. I still have TY's to get done from a gift Alexa got from my PSF's in MAY! See people I really don't get it all done! I do procrastinate :C Boy do we have a bunch of TO DO's for afternoon craft time this week.
Not good. Why did I even begin this task today? I guess to get it done.
Anyway details of Amber's 4th birthday party, if you weren't around then.
We had her party at Empire Beauty School. Each girl got nails painted, hair & make-up done! They had a blast.
In the photos you will see Amber held up her nails ALL day, because they told her to make sure they didn't get ruined while being wet. I don't think she hardly put them down. As for the make-up she was like a PRO!
All I could think the ENTIRE party was looking back on this day, the day she gets married! Time will just fly by. That is what that whole thing felt like to me. How am I suppose to entrust MY BABY to some guy someday?! I know crazy. She may decide to NOT ever get married, but still we all think it. Then I think she better get married, I want grandchildren! What if she doesn't want children?! What then?! Crazy. I often get ahead of myself.
I just told myself-enjoy this time while she is little because before you know it she will be in the world, all grown up. I get weepy just THINKING about it. I know it sounds CRAZY since she is ONLY 4 but seeing my oldest- Alexa be 9 is a killer! Where has the time gone? Seems like just yesterday SHE was 4. You have no idea how fast it goes past us. I realized how quickly during Alexa's 2 1/2 years of chemo, thankfully it went by in a flash.
I think because Amber is my "baby" and like my little sidekick, its a real killer for me to see her grow so fast. Being the 3rd child she seems to advance so much quicker. Much more independent and "old" for her age. Im sure our life circumstances only pushed that even more so.
Time to get going on those TY's.
I have Noah's Smilebox and stuff to do, as well as LOTS of eye candy. Having said that, I have 500 photos to go through and edit to get to that point so stay tuned.
OH gosh, now I really wish I didn't think about it all.
OK so this is my life.
I get LOTS of requests asking how I do what I do.I'm honestly not sure why that is intriguing to people, but I if you want to know, I am here to share. I'm truly not that exciting. When other mom's ask what I "do" and I tell them their eyes glaze over! LOL!
In fact people in our area have no idea what I do, or how big stamping really is. Heck most of our family doesn't even realize how huge this hobby is to me. If you don't stamp you just don't "get it". KWIM?
People are always wondering how I fit what I do into one day. I'm not totally sure! LOL! I just have a "system" and it just works for me. I am pretty organized, and I think that helps. I take one afternoon a week and give the house a full cleaning. By staying on top of it throughout the week it doesn't get out of control.
Also I have an ear piece so when I talk on the phone I can either workout on the elliptical machine (blogger-cise) , or should I have to, clean or something like that, I am hands free. Its all about multi-tasking.
As far as the creative stuff goes, honestly the more you stamp and get creative time on a regular basis, the easier things just flow. I can't explain it, it just works for me. My brain is so crazy with ideas that I don't need a ton of time to get done what I need and want. I whip stuff together in under 30 minutes often, usually because I already have a stamp plan!
So here is my TYPICAL day.
6:30 – 6:45 wake up/shower/makeup/hair . My hair is super long and curly. Just wash, brush, hair products, scrunch and go!
8:15 – 8 :30 do blog post. If long winded add 15 minutes. OK so Im usually at this a half hour! LOL!
9:30 throw in more laundry, go stamp till 10:45. Toss Laundry in dryer.
1:00 – 2:00 pm Afternoon craft time with kids.
2:00-2:20 vacuum, maybe fold laundry, and get snack ready for when Alexa gets home.
4:30- 5:00 Do my Fake it routine or if Im not cooking stamp till 5:30! LOL! Kids also doing craft in my room.
8:00 get kids off to bed.
8:00 – 9:00 do whatever I need to do that didn't get done. Like cleaning, take and edit photographs of projects, maybe blog for next day……………….sketch ideas, whatever.
9:00 – 11:00 Jay and I watch our TV shows that we saved.
If I have to go to the store or food shop, maybe have an appointment, then you can cut out the part where I stamp. Or I just move my schedule around.
So that is what a "typical day" looks like, when all three kids are in school. Alexa is M-F 8am to 2 :20. Noah & Amber go for 3 hours . Amber only on M-W-F. Noah M-F.
During my time non stamping, I have a notebook handy so I sketch ideas for what I want to do when I get to my stamp room. I especially make sure to have a notebook/pen in my pocketbook so while Im out, if an idea strikes I can jot it down. Does this sound totally insane, and like my life revolves around stamping?
Yeah, I think it does. But you know what? That's OK! Stamping is TRULY enjoyable to me. Its my sanity. The little corner in my life just for ME I believe its helped me cope with lots of things, and allowing myself that GUILT FREE time makes me a better everything, to everyone.
My kids even point out cool fabrics and say "Hey mom that would make a nice card" LOL! It gets their brains thinking creatively too. They have their own kit of supplies so they can stamp whenever they want, and not use mommy's stuff! LOL!
I TRY to stamp daily, but that doesn't always happen. Only in a perfect world.
BOTTOM LINE: Its all about a "system" and staying organized. I have lots of to do lists!! This keeps me on track, and motivated.
With family staying here, some of my schedule is wiped clean, like stamping, and filled with appointments and whatnot. More so than I thought it would be. I'm hoping things settle down SOON!!
So that is really all there is to my life. Not as exciting as you may have thought, but that is how I get it all done.
I am sure we would all love to hear a tip or trick to how you fit something into your day. Or how you keep the kids busy-while you get some MY TIME in!!!
Lots of photos to share!
I have SO much to share today. I didn't realize it until I began going through all the recent photos.
I have 3 Smileboxes to share! I know, its alot ot take in for one post. But I know many of you follow my family, and enjoy what I share. The funny thing is our family time is NOT perfect, and I think anyone with kids will laugh at some of what I am sharing. I know I laugh, AFTER its over.
I LOVE making these Smileboxes because they take NO TIME, and I don't even need to resize my photos. I also like that I am preserving memories without having to scrapbook! LOL! Sorry that is just not my thing. Plus I think its more interesting to view photos this way. You can send these via email too. Great for long distance family. I know my own mother keeps up on my CRAZY life by reading my blog-so you usually know as much about me as my family! LOL!
As promised I have the Smilebox of Alexa's Bowling party from last weekend. Many of you sent her cards and whatnot! Thank you!! She felt very special.
We all had a blast at Alexa's party. I spent the day taking photos.
Alexa's friends would hand her each ball, when it was her turn. She likes being "waited" on. Her very first ball she got 9 down! I thought that was really cool since it was her 9th b-day!! I did get a photo of it, but you can't see it, so I was bummed. She even won the very last game! YEAH!
Noah was a bowling pro and may do his party at the bowling alley.
Amber cracks me us because this girl can do anything, and still twirl her ponytails in the process. Im mean she is running and playing soccer, kicking the ball down the field, and twirling her hair at the same time. Hilarious.
I didn't include too many photos of her friends, kept it mainly our family. I think you will see how much fun she had. I also didn't include her home gift opening. Its sort of the same thing. The faces she makes when she opens gifts always makes me laugh. She always has a look of "OH THAT IS THE BEST GIFT I EVER GOT!" and totally surprised. Too funny.
Now I have one of my most favorite things to do with the kids-apple picking. I think I look forward to it more than they do! Each year gets better and we all have so much fun. Some of my favorite photos every year come from this time, as you will see why.
This day was for Amber's class field trip. I kept Noah & Alexa out of school to got with all of them! SHH! Don't tell! LOL!
Now we have a Smilebox of our time at the Deerfield Fair, and Canobie Lake. Lets just say we were tortured at both! LOL!
At the fair-it was cold and rainy, which we tried to smile through. Noah complained about the "smell" of the animals and would NOT go in any of the barns! Well, given it was a FAIR, and aside from rides (which hello it was pouring) that was the only thing to do. It is usually a favorite, but not for Noah this year.
Now as for Canobie Lake Park, that is a park of rides. Once the kids found the "kiddie" rides they only wanted to go on them. I know its selfish but Jay and I were BORED out of our skulls 😀 We did go on some big rides but Alexa was not happy about that!
Her and I were on the Rooster ride, when she began freakin out and telling me she was scared. OK nothing I can do about that right now. Then she says "Im going to pee my pants!" I screamed!! LOL! I was lie you better not pee on me! I will not be happy. Thankfully she didn't, but after the Tilt a whirl it was time to go. They had enough. Oh well, we tried.
OK that is it for today.
I am going to share Amber's birthday Smilebox later today or tomorrow. Lots of photos to go through for her. She had a amazing time, as did her friends!
Thanks for reading, and I hope you are enjoying the day!
Its been 9 years. Where has the time gone?
You have grown so fast, and are turning into such an amazing person.
I look at your face, and I see a million things.
I see an amazing little person who has made a difference in the world. A person who changed me the minute you took your first breath. I see a piece of me, that I can literally hold on to. I see a life full of love, happiness, laughter, innocence, hope, faith, honesty, and the future. I see someone who beats all odds, a fighter. A person, who with one look, flashes a million memories across my mind. Times that may not have been, if I listened. If I didn't keep you. If I didn't have faith. If I didn't fight for you. If I didn't believe they were wrong. If my idea of perfect, was their idea of perfect.
But my idea was not the same. If it were I think of the love I would not have felt, happiness that would not be, memories that wouldn't exist, tears I would not have shed, pain I would not have felt, experiences that would not have lead us to today. Today, nine years of a life I would not known. How sad that would have been.
They told me you would not even live, to be 20 weeks gestation. Then you did.
They told me if you even lived to full term, and I was "lucky" enough that you weren't still born, that would be limp and not breathing.
Wednesday September 29th at 1:58 pm- your limbs weren't limp, your fists were closed and you were ready to fight. Ready to prove them all wrong.
At first breath, a breath I was told you would need to be resuscitated to take-you screamed as loud as you could! It immediately silenced, as they placed you on me, and I said your name-Alexa. You stopped, and looked right at me. The face I had so longed to see. Eyes I waited so long to look into. So aware. So content to be in my arms. Finally.
You were 9lbs 20 inches long. To me you were PERFECT.
There I looked at you. Instantly loving you, and so in awe of the amazing gift I was entrusted to care for.
A child I was told and encouraged not to keep. Told that I had my entire life to have a "perfect family". I'm still not sure what they meant by perfect because you were perfect to me. It didn't take 9 years to figure out they were wrong. I knew the minute God gave you to me that this is what perfect is. I often wish they could all see you now.
Everyday you prove "them" wrong, with every smile, every hug, every I love you…………every accomplishment-big and small, everything you do, you prove you are what perfect is.
You, Alexa are my definition of PERFECT.
Happy Birthday my special girl! I hope you know how much you have brought to our lives, everyday. I cannot imagine a single day without you in it! You are a true gift, and I cherish every moment I am able to have with you, and an honored to be your mom. I only hope I can bring to your life a fraction of the love and joy you have brought to mine.
I loved you from the instant I knew of you, and I will always love you!


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Is Mexico Safe for Travel in 2021?
Warnings & Dangers in Mexico
Mexico has an average level of travel safety. Some cities here may be safer; some may have rampant crime. Proper travel insurance and common sense will help to spend a pleasant time in Mexico.
Use public transport in Mexico very carefully. Pickpockets can operate in crowded buses, and in intercity buses, terrorist attacks are possible. Taxis are safe if you use licensed taxi services.
Pickpockets in Mexico are quite common. Do not leave things unattended, and always watch your surroundings. Be careful with those who ask or offer you help on the street - these may be pickpockets. Keep an eye on your wallet at tourist destinations, train stations, and airports.
Mexico is highly exposed to many natural hazards. Over 40 percent of the country's territory and nearly a third of the population is exposed to hurricanes, storms, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
MUGGING RISK : HIGH
Unfortunately, armed attacks and even kidnapping are not uncommon in Mexico. Usually, they attack solo travelers, those who sit up in a bar or walk around the city late at night. Use a taxi to return to the hotel if it is already evening and avoid any drunken showdowns on the street.
TERRORISM RISK : MEDIUM
Terrorist attacks in Mexico are rare, but firearm skirmishes and terrorist attacks are possible during drug cartel disassembles. Avoid the dysfunctional areas and watch the political situation in the country before you visit Mexico.
SCAMS RISK : HIGH
The risk of fraud in Mexico is very high, especially for Western tourists. Always be on the alert, watch your surroundings. Buy services and items only in licensed locations and stores. Use only the recommended taxi services, including from the applications on your phone.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK : MEDIUM
Since traveling alone is not recommended in Mexico, women are also better off staying with the company while traveling in this country. Depending on the region of Mexico, solo travel, in general, can be safe. But in the border and poor areas of the country, traveling alone can attract criminals to your person.
How Safe Is Mexico for Tourists?
Mexico is a popular travel destination, but this country has some regions that are more dangerous to travel.
For example, border zones.
The main crimes in Mexico are related to drug trafficking, robberies, assaults, car thefts, vandalism.
In most cities in Mexico, areas close to the city center are safer for walking at night, especially in the Plaza, Zocalo, or Jardin (main square) and surrounding areas. Stay in densely populated areas, avoid poor neighborhoods, especially at night, and don't go there anytime if you are alone.
Most often, traveling alone in Mexico is not safe; it is better to be in the company, as loners are more often attacked.
Drug trafficking and related crimes are a big problem in Mexico.
Avoid any contact with drug dealers and remember that drug abuse is illegal in this country.
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The country has rather severe penalties and fines, so follow local laws and adhere to the recommended rules of conduct.
There are many beggars and thieves on the streets of large cities.
They can chase tourists and extort money.
Some cities, such as Guadalajara and Mexico City, are safer than most places in Mexico.
However, caution is still recommended.
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Mexico?
A foreign national wishing to enter Mexico must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the 67 eligible visa-exempt countries or one of the three Electronic Authorization System eligible countries. A valid passport is a must.
Which Currency Is Used in Mexico?
The Mexican peso is the currency of Mexico. The Mexican peso is the 10th most traded currency in the world, the third most traded currency from the Americas. The peso is subdivided into 100 centavos.
How's the Weather like in Mexico?
The best time to visit Mexico is during the dry season between December and April when there is virtually no rain. The coldest months are between December and February, although temperatures can still reach averages of 28℃ during the dry season. The wet season begins in the south in May and lasts until October.
What Do I Need to Know about Airports in Mexico?
There are many airports in Mexico, including international ones. One of the largest and busiest airports is located in the capital of Mexico. Mexico City International Airport – An international airport serving Greater Mexico City. This is the busiest airport in Mexico and Latin America in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movement.
What Are Some Things to Do in Mexico?
Mexico is a state located between the USA and the countries of Central America. It is famous for its beaches on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico and its diverse landscape. There are mountainous terrain, deserts, and rainforests. Throughout the country, you can see the ruins of ancient buildings, such as Teotihuacan and Chichen Itza of the Mayan times. There are also many cities in the era of Spanish colonization. The capital of Mexico, Mexico City, is a modern city where there are prestigious shops, famous museums, and fine restaurants.
Is the Water in Mexico Safe to Drink?
Mexico's water is running out — and much of the water that remains is toxic. Tap water isn't drinkable in Mexico.
Is Uber Safe in Mexico?
Uber taxi is available in Mexico. The price of the ride will depend on the time of the day and destination.

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It's no secret that I am a big fan of Jinkx Monsoon.
From her moments of narcolepsy to her killer performance as Little Edie on RuPaul's Drag Race, this monsoon is leaving the competition drenched.
Jinkx is a force to be reckoned with, on and off the show. But she went beyond the call of duty recently at a performance in New York where she once again donned her kerchief as Edie and, in a brilliant mix of pop-culture references, sang "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Mis as Miss Edie.
Watch the bravura performance below, and listen to the crowd eat it up.


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What to Watch at Home
Through our Tuesday TouchPoints series, we are sharing a diverse set of content we hope will be helpful to those managing through volatility, working from home, or just connecting.
By HPA Founder & Managing Director Sumeet Goel
Over the past two weeks I've spent the majority of my time working with, thought partnering with, and being an active listener for our client CEOs and senior executives. We are in uncharted territory – for them (and you as well), this is not just about a significant market correction, this is also about a global pandemic that will affect each of us in a meaningful way in 2020.
Over the weekend, I thought about this article that I wrote last year with my personal Peak TV recommendations. It struck me that one by-product of social distancing is that there will be a lot more time spent consuming streaming content at home when you typically might have been watching sports or at the gym.
My recommendations were originally a labor of love based on an inquiry a few years ago to my social media friends about what I should be watching, and from that getting turned on to Peaky Blinders (*a-may-zing*), and then asking for more, watching more, and then sharing my thoughts on several Peak TV shows in early 2019.
So, as my contribution to the dialogue on how to cope with COVID-19, let me share with you my updated Peak TV recommendations. I hope you can find some gems in here that you haven't yet discovered, to help you through some of these funky days and nights. And if there is something that you consider "must see TV" that I haven't seen, please do let me know!
(Note: I've excluded shows that everyone knows already, so nothing here about GoT, Stranger Things, Succession, Westworld, or The Mandalorian (yay baby Yoda!))
Hope you find something in here to your liking.
MUST SEE (my 3 star rated shows):
Better Call Saul (AMC – 5 seasons 2015- ): I think you can watch BCS as a standalone, but obviously it works so much better when you've already consumed Breaking Bad. Not only do you get more connective tissue between the two series and the characters, you are also comfortable with the way in which the showrunners lay out the stories, the long set ups, the silent takes, the double and triple turns, etc. I'd recommend watching this regardless, but if you haven't seen BB, I'd recommend watching that first (see Bonus Section below), and then watch this
Billions (SHO – 4 seasons 2016- ): Appointment viewing for me. Enough has been written about this show. It's phenomenal. Each time you think they've crossed the line, they just move the line. It will jump the shark at some point, a la the train tracks in House of Cards, but until then, I'm loving every single episode of this show. In Season 3 and especially Season 4, they figured out the equation – just give the juicy scripts to Chuck & Bobby, Wags, Wendy & Taylor, and get everyone else out of the way. The double and triple and quadruple cons/plays/twists are wonderful to gorge on.
La casa de Papel (Netflix, 3 seasons 2017- ): Also known as Money Heist, I happened upon this by accident. And I'm glad I did. It's entirely in Spanish, but the English dubbing is almost perfect. And by keeping the same voices through the seasons, you actually believe that the voices you hear are the ones of the actors, because it's that spot on. So don't be daunted by language barrier! This show, ostensibly about a squad of individually talented crooks/misfits, brought together by one mastermind, may feel like a trope, but as you see over the course of the seasons, it's anything but.
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon, 3 seasons, 2017- ): I have loved how this show has progressed the characters over the three seasons. While Midge is the constant and the star, all of the accomplished *stage* actors around her (Tony Shalhoub, Marin Hinkle, Kevin Pollak, etc.) make this truly enjoyable. That stage experience comes through in the frenetic group scenes as well as the 1:1 interactions alike. Season 1 was about Midge finding her path, and Season 2 had some interesting diversions (Catskills, anyone), and Season 3 used the Shy Baldwin tour as a touchstone; keeping on coming back to that touchstone made things a bit wonky at times, but that's a nit. Interested in seeing where they take Season 4.
Narcos / Narcos Mexico (Netflix – 3 seasons 2015-2017, 2 seasons 2018- ): Go watch all 5 seasons of this. Right now. I'll wait. And while you're doing it, don't be tempted, like I often am, to Google any of it. Let it wash all over you and then, afterwards, feel free to read up on the real-world stuff that happened. Their ability to stay ridiculously close to reality and still tell an incredibly compelling story in an action packed and dramatic show, tells you how truly insane the reality was.
Peaky Blinders (Netflix – 5 seasons, 2013- ): The show that got me going down this Peak TV recommendation rabbit hole. Oh my lord, I love this show. Combination of Sopranos & The Wire (and even a little GoT, without dragons), set in the early 20th century just outside of London. Story of Tommy Shelby and his extended family – I can't do it justice. His attempts to grow his little business into an empire, straddling legal & illegal, working with cops, the government and other gangs – it's all just amazing. I have little nits about time/continuity issues over the seasons and was not as in love with Brody & Hardy characters as others seem to be, but those are nits. They've said that they want to take the family story through until World War II (it started just after World War I), and I'm all in – we're about 2/3 of the way there so far. Bring it on.
Silicon Valley (HBO – 6 seasons 2014-2019): These 30-minute eps go by like a flash. Tongue in cheek parody of the current SV/tech culture that was a pleasure to watch. Also love seeing actual famous SV folks attempt to act just so they can say that they got their cameo on SV. I think if you have *any* exposure to the SV culture (e.g., mine is extremely limited, but that's all that's required), you'll enjoy it. And in the context of the market correction we're now experiencing, it's even more of a cautionary tale.
COULD SEE (2 star):
The Boys (Amazon, 1 season 2019- ): What if all of your superheroes were real life human beings? And what if they weren't perfect beings that did everything the right way, with the perfect moral compass? What if there was a sinister organization behind them the entire time but the adoring public never knows about it? This is a fascinating show and a ton of fun.
Counterpart (Starz, 2 seasons 2017-2018): J.K. Simmons is great and the writers seems like they've given the long-game a lot more thought than in something equally conceptualized but poorly executed like Amazon's The Man in the High Castle, which I gave up on after the first season. The Starz OTT app is just brutal to deal with, but if you can get past that, Simmons' performance and what was setting up to be some great long term potential, along with twists & turns in Season 1, made this a good watch. Season 2 was also excellent as we really dug into the two worlds, how they came to be, and a host of things I don't want to give away here. I was very excited for this. Unfortunately it got bumped down to 2-star range because they cancelled it after 2 seasons!
Sneaky Pete (Amazon – 3 seasons, 2017-2019): I was hooked from the pilot. Actors were perfectly cast and the acting and writing were great. Every character had depth (I mean each and every character – you get invested in every single one – that's SO hard to make happen IMHO, and they do it so well), and the show juggles the different storylines and subplots quite well. Pete somehow got by on the skin of his teeth so often it was mesmerizing. But here's the thing – – – it's not *entirely* unbelievable, which is what made it so so watchable. Unfortunately cancelled after 3 seasons – I watched all three, but there was a clear drop off after the first two as they tried to wrap things up in a bow in Season 3, which I don't think they planned on doing. Regardless, definitely immerse yourself in Season 1 and then decide from there.
Homecoming (Amazon, 2 seasons 2018- ): Loved the 30-minute digestible aspect of this; comes from a successful podcast (which I didn't know about); very Mr. Robot-esque (as you'd expect from the same creator). Acting was great and that's what's may keep me coming back for Season 2, as I need some sort of conclusion, and not years and years of unrequited "love." The reason I say I "may" come back for Season 2 is that they have a 2-year gap between the seasons and have an entirely different cast of actors. We shall see.
Patriot (Amazon, 2 seasons 2015-2018): Strangest 'spy show' ever – it's ½ Wes Anderson and ½ John Clancy. The first season took me a long while to get into, but the 2nd season stepped up the game for me dramatically. You will only enjoy this if you can put on your Wes hat. They tie everything together rather well, with interwoven storylines, touchpoints past and present, jumping around on timelines. I started Season 2 because I thought there was *something* there for me after I wasn't totally into Season 1 – but wanted to give it another chance. I have it in the 2 star group because of those personal ups & downs, and because this may not be for all people…but it may be perfect for others! Note – another show cancelled after 2 seasons, but if you love your Wes, this might be a great show for you!
You (Netflix, 2 seasons 2018- ): New Year's Day 2020, everyone is talking about this show at a Rose Bowl watching gathering. I've never heard of it. And the pitch to watch it was, "There's a sociopathic killer, but you actually *sympathize* with him" – I said no way. Then I watched it. And strangely, it's kinda true. That's really the only way to describe this show. If that pitch piques your interest, watch it, and you'll be hooked.
DON'T SEE (1 star):
Comedians in Cars (Netflix): Great concept, sketchy execution. Essentially, when Seinfeld is spending time with folks that he has a long-standing relationship with, the 20 minute episodes are light, funny, full of interesting stories, and leave you wanting more – you want some sort of 2 hour extended cut (see: Louis-Dreyfus, Julia; Wallace, George; Baldwin, Alec). But the majority of them seem forced regardless of whether you know it's going to be forced because the counterpart is trying too hard (bless you Jimmy Fallon), just because there is no long-time connection there, regardless of the talent (I love Kate McKinnon, but it doesn't work), or because there is truly no reason to have them there except because the young comic has a Netflix special to promote (Hasan Minhaj). I LOVE comedy and will continue to watch these, hoping for the Alec Baldwin-esque episodes. But note that the *majority* of them are really forced.
Condor (AT&T): Fan of the original book and movie from my youth, so decided to give this a whirl. William Hurt is inspired – best I've seen from him in a long while. However, the internal conspiracy plot line and middle eastern double agents smacks *way* too much of early Homeland, and the whole U.S. side of things is way way too unbelievable. Final straw for me, which put the show at the bottom of my queue was the lead, Max Irons. No problem with his work here, but he's supposed to be 100% 'Merican, thru & thru. And he does a perfectly fine job of doing so, American accent and all. But, and this might be a directing/editing thing, in *every single one* of the first 4-5 episodes, he will drop into his native British accent, if only for a few words, and it totally messes up the show – pulls you right out from the watching experience. Brutal.
Jack Ryan (Amazon): Jim! And Bunk! Together! But alas, couldn't transfer Tom Clancy's oeuvre fully to the small screen over the course of a series. Clancy was great at weaving multiple storylines through a book and having them intersect and interact. They tried to do it here, but the individual storylines weren't equally compelling, and they also didn't tie the different ones together effectively. And what killed this for me was that it was all by the book. There were exactly ZERO twists & turns, ZERO gotchas, ZERO double agents, ZERO anything. It was straightforward. Good guys were good. Bad guys were bad. No ambiguity, moral or otherwise. It was fine for what it was, but I didn't go back for Season 2.
Jessica Jones (Netflix): Enjoyed season 1. Gave up a few episodes into Season 2. Just not going anywhere. Season 1 worked for me. Whatever Marvel was trying to do with the Defenders and cross-overs and keeping individual shows going at the same time just killed things. Especially when trying to create that much content for characters that are not that well developed in the marvel comics universe. These folks were never meant to have television shows that are 12 episodes per season, at an hour each, over multiple seasons!
Luke Cage (Netflix): Speaking of which – this one kills me the most. The actors were great. The character, while still just a Tier 3 or 4 in the Marvel pantheon, had a lot going for it. But the writing was sooooo bad. Tropes and stereotypes. So easy to guess the next line because it was from screenwriting 101 (note – I have zero experience in any of this, but I could still guess the line). I had to stop ¾ of the way thru the first season, and I hated doing it. Had such high hopes. Such a great cast.
Man in the High Castle (Amazon): Never read the book, but was fascinated by the concept – WWII goes a different way, the U.S. is split into two geos – Eastern controlled by Germany, Western by Japan, with a DMZ of sorts in between. An underground insurgent group, the mysterious & eponymous man, a potential alternative timeline, etc., etc. Had a lot of potential. But it was relatively slow, and the characters didn't really pull you in. Throw in the long break between Season 1 & Season 2, and then when I tried to start back up with Season 2 to give it a little more rope, I couldn't do it. Couldn't even get through the first two episodes of Season 2 before shutting down permanently. Just couldn't grab hold of me.
Ozark (Netflix, 2 seasons 2017- ) loved premise, loved most of first season. Love Jason Bateman (side note – go see Game Night right now, especially if you've ever been married and are middle-aged). Didn't keep me the whole way through. Didn't do season 2 – the early reviews were just so-so, and I wasn't really compelled by Season 1.
BONUS SECTION – ALL TIME FAVES
Not wanting to end on a low note with my 1-star shows, I also wanted to share my historical all-time faves that you can find any number of places at this point. These are seminal shows for me. In alpha order:


Most locals have a pre-charted Dubrovnik nightlife route, crafted carefully over their many years of enjoying the local bar scene. Most often, it includes the Dubrovnik Old Town, as a major part of Dubrovnik nightlife takes place in the historic center. Bursting with bars, clubs and restaurants, events and people, the Old Town is the place to be year-round. Locals come there a lot, but summers bring some open-air venues into the mix. Check out our suggestions for a night out on Dubrovnik.
The word 'nightlife' ignites a thought of the dark, doesn't it? But on the furthest south of the Croatian coast, where days take their sweet ol' time to travel into the night, 'Dubrovnik nightlife' officially begins at sunset. As the horizon lights up in fiery colors of the day's touch down, sit back with a chilled drink in your hand and simply enjoy the moment. That still leaves time to walk back to your home, nap, eat and get ready for the lively dark hours.
The two famous Dubrovnik cliff bars cling onto the southern side of the City Walls, surrounded in jagged rocks and flirting with the open sea. There's in fact two Buža Bars, the fancier Bard Bar and the more rustic Cold Drinks Buža. To find them, walk around the Dubrovnik Cathedral and head up Pobijana Street. Bard Buža Bar will come up past Azur restaurant on your left, while the Cold Drinks Buža, the pioneer of cliff bars in Dubrovnik, sits a bit further up the same street. Sunset at Buža Bars means finding yourself face-to-face with the horizon, although probably not one-on-one as these bars are quite popular. Grab a beer or a glass of wine, and immerse into the full-screen version of the daily melt down.
It's hard to beat the sunset from the top of the Srđ hill, stretching right above the Old Town and rewarding with splendid vistas of Dubrovnik's terracotta roofs, City Walls, islands and region. Enjoy the experience of a cable car ride to the top, or hike the Way of the Cross path (Križni put) for zero kuna. You'll come up on either end of the Napoleonic fortress, by the plateau or the upper cable car station. Panorama Bar & Restaurant, set between the cable car station and the humongous white cross, is definitely the prime spot for gazing away at the Old Town over a drink, or a humongous piece of chocolate cake.
~ A beer, a beach, a sun down.
Locals love the bay of Lapad for swimming, sunbathing, long coffees, and seaside promenades. The main walking strip is completely closed off to traffic and strolling around will introduce you to the fascinating keenness for leisure. Lined with cafes, restaurants and children's parks, the main strip runs between the bus no. 6 stop by the roundabout and the bay of Lapad. You can catch the mesmerizing sunset over Daksa Island from any of the beaches or bars lining the bay.
~ A drink inside a rock.
Even when lulled in by long beach hours, do the promenade along the northern shores of the Bay of Lapad. Trust us – one of the most popular and most unique bars in Dubrovnik sits right here: Cave bar More. While you'll definitely want to hypnotize the sunset from the outside terrace, as dark takes over, retract through a passage carved in rock. Inside you'll find a real cave with barren stone walls and modern seating areas, plus one definite highlight – a high cocktail table on a see-through platform over a plunging natural opening. Enjoy a drink in this highly unique environment.
On-the-go: Tutto Bene, by the tennis courts on Uvala Lapad promenade. Superb fries, rich tortillas and kebabs, sumptuous pizza by the slice.
Midway through Uvala Lapad main strip, you'll find the restaurant Luma and its wonderful open-air terrace, shaded in wild chestnuts and spectacular magnolia trees. With live music and a romantic, but cool atmosphere, dishes here come sprinkled with times to remember.
** Lunch highlights: wonderfully spiced pork ribs in their Sandwich before swimming and Dry Age Burger in a homemade bun.
** If you're treating yourself to a dinner, don't miss the Surf and Turf tartare or the sous vide pork belly.
While you'll find that many Dubrovnik beaches have either a restaurant or a bar or both attached, not many will refer to themselves as Dubrovnik beach clubs. Still, the few exceptions to the rule do it well, so hop on over for a beach day!
~ Dubrovnik beach club with the most remarkable view.
Situated on the most googled beach of Dubrovnik, Banje beach club by Dubrovnik Old Town enjoys perhaps the most idyllic location of all. Overlooking the beautiful Old Town port, St. John's fortress, Porporela pier and the island of Lokrum, the views from this place are unparalleled. Banje Beach Club comprises a stylish lounge bar, seafood restaurant and the beach space. Half of the beach is open to the public, while this Dubrovnik beach club manages the other half, offering comfy beach chairs and sun umbrellas, but also day-long cocktail service and resident DJ performances. A great spot to enjoy a leisurely day outside, as the sun sets, Banje Beach Club turns into a nightclub and stays open until 6am.
~ This Dubrovnik beach club takes you away from the hustle and bustle.
A newer addition to Dubrovnik beach club scene, Coral Beach Club enjoys the vistas of the mystic Daksa Island and the imposing Dubrovnik Bridge (Most Dr. Franja Tuđmana) from its location on the northern side of the Lapad peninsula, in the area called Babin Kuk. The pebble beach sits adorned with king-size sun loungers and a VIP section is available to those who wish to feel even more special. Cocktail service makes it all the way to the loungers, but snacks are pick-up only, from the cabana-style central bar and resto.
All glitzy of light and its reflections, Dubrovnik Old Town sparks up at night. Cruiser crowds are now gone, and the ones who stay get rewarded with this charming setting at its best. Stradun shines brightly, and vivacious murmur echoes in the air, interrupted only by predictably loud beats of the Bell Clock tower. While grandiose palaces stand theatrical and ostentatious along the main street, narrow side streets pulse with chatter and music.
You might notice lights in some of the windows above: this is a residential quarter, so remember to be kind when you party. There's people who need to get up for work around the time when you might be going to bed. Be mindful of their destiny!
~ Cheers: Živili [Zhee-ve-lee] – live long!
Wine is a very must when in Dubrovnik. A drink that is in the essence of Dalmatian living was handed out by the Dubrovnik Republic government as supplement for water back in the days when plague was considered water-borne. Often, the same government used wine as a diplomatic gift, to soften and impress even the toughest European rulers. Today, wine makes it to the Croatian tables on all occasions: lunch, dinner, celebration, sorrow and all others. When drinking in Dubrovnik wine bars, keep in mind that the hard labor on steep terrains which goes into the production of Croatian wines also makes it into their price, so keep an eye on your tab. If travelling on a shoestring, consider skipping the wine bars in Dubrovnik and scanning supermarkets for local varieties to try instead. Zorro shop in Od Puča street holds a nice collection of wines from the Dubrovnik region.
Dingač is, in fact, Plavac Mali grape wine-growing position on the southern slopes of the Pelješac peninsula. Enjoying ample Adriatic sun, the barren, steep and challenging terrain creates bold and full bodied wines for the mighty, so for the best experience, couple Dingač with strong cheese and prosciutto, or red meat. Savor at Skaramuča wine bar in Dubrovnik Old Town.
another Pelješac peninsula position on the southern shores, Postup enjoys quite the same sun as Dingač, but is a bit more flat and bit more easy on the workers. To understand what Postup is all about, get a glass at Matuško Wine Bar.
Tucked away in Palmotićeva Street on the northern side of Stradun, this cozy dig charms with a relaxed air, super friendly staff and almost 80 Croatian labels by the glass. Known for daily specials and a variety of tastings, this Dubrovnik wine bar works hard to present the best of the Croatian wine scene to you. Established and headed by 'Australian born, Croatian raised – but still Australian in sports' Sasha, the small team of wine experts here make sure to introduce each glass to you, so one might consider drinking here an educational venture. Very down-to-earth in their love for wine, people at D'Vino realize that 'everyone sometimes needs a beer', as inscribed on its wall and signed 'the boss.' D'Vino wine bar serves two local varieties, but maintains good neighborly relations with the Glam Café across the street, the bar which is the kingdom of craft beers on Dubrovnik bar scene.
Wine bar Razonoda steps it up a notch. Housed onthe ground floor of the Pucić Palace Hotel 5* in Od Puča street, the imposing bar and the wooden interior of this all-inside wine bar remind of an original upscale English pub. Serving over 130 Croatian wine labels and about 40 of them by the glass, the passionate sommeliers who work here have something to teach you about each of them.
If you really want to learn about wine, book a wine flight here, available any day between noon and 6pm (reservations mandatory). If you're in the mood for something other than wine, try some of their whiskey or cognac based cocktails. Although a completely non-smoking space, Razonoda also features a humidor which will leave no cigar lover indifferent.
Matuško, the region's largest wine producer has his vineyards in Ponikve on the peninsula of Pelješac, known as Dubrovnik wine empire. His most prized wines come from two locations which have enjoyed the 'protected geographical origin' status for over 5 decades: Postup and Dingač. But as his vinery is a two-hour drive from Dubrovnik, Matuško brought his wines closer to larger audiences by opening a wine bar in Dubrovnik Old Town, on Prijeko Street. Serving his wines exclusively, Postup and Dingač are not to be missed, as they linger boldly on your palate, are well-balanced and leave a memorable aftertaste. If you're looking for something lighter, try the owner's little quirk, the sparkling wine Don Mateo.
Whether you're into wines or into views, La Bodega serves both. Set in the corner of Luža square, La Bodega overlooks some of the main Dubrovnik attractions, such as the church of St. Blaize, Sponza Palace, the bell clock tower and Orlando's statue. La Bodega occupies a former nobleman's palace, thus its interior showcases the looks of Dubrovnik's historic interiors, as well as mind-blowing views. When headed to the restrooms on the top floor, don't miss a peak out the windows! Outside, La Bodega terrace places you amid vivacious daily life of Dubrovnik's historic center. Choose one of the dozen Croatian wines by the glass, sip slowly and watch life happen as you take a moment to just enjoy.
Nightlife in Dubrovnik Old Town boils down to bar hopping between small locales with exuberant personalities. From street to street, from square to square, innumerable venues promise to chaperone you into the night. In the summers, this means squished interiors, packed side streets, and a whole lot of good times. The tiny area within the City Walls, one kilometer square, serves so many different options that it is important to know what you are looking for: fancy setting, people watching or cheap drinks.
A stone's throw away from the Pile Gate, just up the hill, Art Café revives Alice in Wonderland with its happy-go-lucky service style, funky décor and bathtubs adapted into seats. Students, locals and good tune fans flock here, to enjoy a youthfully charming and slightly bohemian atmosphere, and occasional night appearances by local DJ's.
The longstanding favorite on Dubrovnik nightlife scene, Casablanca delivers a happening overture to clubbing in Dubrovnik. Revered by local DJs, Casablanca puts on a party before a party, crowding the Zamanjina Street with all generations of upbeat party-goers.
A unique sight on Dubrovnik's restaurant street of Prijeko, Buzz bar is truly – a bar, as in a place where you sit and discuss and read the stuff written on the walls. Open late, with smoking allowed inside and rakijas and craft beers on offer, Buzz will definitely buzz up your night.
An offspring of DJ Mag's fav Revelin Culture Club, B4 Revelin in Vetranićeva street is the place to start your night strong! All about cocktails, shooters and good music, B4 Revelin attracts youthful audiences, but will definitely get everyone in the right mood for partying all night long!
Hidden away in Miha Pracata Street, Gaffe Pub comprises a spacious indoors with the bar and booths and a covered courtyard. Decorated with sport memorabilia and large size screens, Gaffe is the go-to place for all football and rugby fans, but occasionally puts on great live music shows for everyone else. With Guinness on tap and snacks like chicken wings, what more could you ask for?
The iconic Dubrovnik bar puts on a live show every summer night, and its fantastic musicians often jam up the entire Bunićeva Poljana (Bunić square). Count on some feet swinging, at least. The live performances and the longstanding history do translate into steep food and drink prices, and the bar has a cash-only policy.
In Dropčeva Street, descend a few stairs into the quirky world of Katie O'Connors. It gets lively on game nights, as there are three screens in the bar, but on other nights, Katie's is a great place to enjoy a chat over a beer, whether you choose to sit inside or outside.
Glamourish in essence, None Nina serves their drinks under starlit skies on a backdrop of the Rector's Palace, so… yeah, it's allowed to feel a bit snobbish. The top place for people watching, at None Nina, drink cocktails. It's the only drink that fits the scene.
Named after its miniscule interior space, Micro enjoys a sizeable terrace in the corner of Bunićeva Poljana, just behind the Cathedral. Popular with locals for hip tunes, cool staff and good drinks, this place is always happening. Pop in for an afternoon coffee and an evening warm up.
Packing the best of Dubrovnik into a night-long pub crawl, Ziggy Star tour takes you to B4 Revelin, Casablanca and Revelin Culture Club. Get the groove on with an hour of free drinks and then dance the night away at local hotspots! Advance booking required.
walking up and down the main thoroughfare Stradun to see and be seen: doing a couple of djirs. From djir, from Italian il giro (n) – round. Popular with true locals, sweethearts, romantics, window shoppers, chatter-boxes, girls and random visitors, strolling up and down Dubrovnik's main street charms unselectively. It may seem crazy to just go up and down a street, but look down, eye-level and up to see the many perspectives.
In the summers, the Old Town is happening until 2am at the latest, but things get significantly quieter thereafter. With special licenses required for bars to work later like clubs, most places choose to remain simple Dubrovnik bars. Hours of operations are under City regulation and hence vary throughout the year, but typically expect the bars to stay open until midnight outside of the tourist season and until 2am in the peak summer. After closing, head out to one of Dubrovnik clubs.
The spectacular combo of an impressive 16th century fort, world-class set up and hip DJ names bumped Revelin up 26 spots on DJ Mag's Top Clubs in the World 2017 list. Now listed as the 49th club in the world, Revelin simply steps it up a notch and hence sits at the top of Best Dubrovnik Clubs list.
With programs ranging from student parties in the winter period, to hip international electronica names in the summers, Culture Club Revelin attracts mixed audiences with one common trait – love for great parties. In the summers, Revelin stays open until 6 am every night.
Perhaps one of the oldest existing clubbing institutions in Dubrovnik, Club Lazareti owns its image to decades of standing up for Dubrovnik's alternative scene. The birthplace and playground of many local DJs, this Dubrovnik clubbing movement still today persists to resist the mainstream. Set within the stone arches of Dubrovnik's historic quarantine, Lazareti enjoys a large outside terrace and some lovely views of the Old Town. Don't expect too much from the toilettes here, but do count on a lot of groove.
Paradoxically named the Skybar, this Dubrovnik club sits in a basement, just off the main bus station on Pile Gate. Perhaps more easy going than fancy, Skybar manages to keep a steady audience and get super busy both in and out of tourist season. The sub-terrain disco sits on two levels, one with a dance floor and the other with a bar. Although slightly rough around the edges, Skybar delivers a funky time at each visit.
Dubrovnik's internationally renowned festival takes place each year between July 10 and August 25, bringing together actors, musicians and dancers from the whole world in a mission of turning the entire Dubrovnik into an open-air scene. Theatre performances, classical music concerts, opera, ballet and drama all take place in a variety of Dubrovnik's most spectacular locations: the Rector's Palace, Revelin and Lovrijenac fortresses, the island of Lokrum and many more. Definitely a superbly unique way of starting your evening out and about, if visiting Dubrovnik during this period, make sure to check the Dubrovnik Summer Festival program.
We hope you have enjoyed in Dubrovnik nightlife, travel guide by Culture Club Revelin. To have the best time while in Dubrovnik make sure to check out our guide on Things to Do in Dubrovnik featuring top Dubrovnik attractions, must do things in the old town and some unforgettable Dubrovnik tours.


The 30-year-old became only the sixth Indian golfer to lift a title on the European Tour.
An azure sea in the background, his shirt sleeves fluttering in the wind, and the crowd chanting 'Bula, Bula', India's Gaganjeet Bhullar tapped his final putt home to win the Fiji International on Sunday. The 30-year-old became only the sixth Indian golfer to lift a title on the European Tour, earning a cheque of €132,231 (over Rs 1 cr) for his effort. These are some of the things he did that will help you in your career, or the golf course.
Ratan Tata turns 80 on Thursday. From starting his career on the shop floor of Tata Steel in the 1960s, and handling the blast furnace, to heading the Tata Group as Chairman, it has been a long and eventful journey for him. Being a part of a large conglomerate like the Tatas and leading it came with its own set of challenges. And, naturally, Tata has gone through plenty of ups and downs - failed ventures, disputes, losses - in his professional life. But, like a true fighter, he has always managed to overcome all odds.
As the business icon turns a year older, here's looking back at some of his oft-used quotes that have been his life mantra.
"Life is unfair and it's nowhere written to be fair. But it's not only you or me, it's for everyone. My talent differs from yours and yours from another person's, but we have equal chances to succeed in our respective fields. When there's a will, there's a way."
"We always complain some external factors for our failure and misery. But the reality is none of them affect your dreams unless you give them the power to do so. Be focused on what you want to do and go ahead, success won't be far from you."
"A life without excitement, ups and downs is too much boring and dull. You need to be a storyteller to your grandchildren, why don't prepare for that from now? We get this life only once, experience every aspect of it. No one ever have grown without falling once, fail as many times as you can, then only you can succeed. So quit complaining and start exploring."
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This June six award-winning Australian pole artists will travel to Southern California for a performance and workshop tour, including guest appearances in the June 2nd Girl Next Door – a pole dance soirée! Kick off this summer with twelve exciting workshops hosted by The Choreography House (Los Angeles) and Smoke and Mirrors Fitness (Orange County).
Michelle Shimmy (or Shimmy, as she is better known) is the co-owner of the Pole Dance Academy in Sydney. Shimmy has a background in rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, belly dance, and aerial circus. Shimmy has been pole dancing since 2006. She has performed and competed in numerous venues around Sydney and internationally.
In 2013 Michelle Shimmy will be a guest performer at the June 2nd Girl Next Door – a pole dance soirée!
Maddie is a former gymnast who has been pole dancing for four years. Maddie's grace and physique are a source of inspiration for her students. She is a patient and encouraging teacher, always ready to guide students through new moves.
In 2013 Maddie Sparkle will be a guest performer at the June 2nd Girl Next Door – a pole dance soirée!
Carlie Hunter is the owner of The Pole Boutique and has been on the pole since 2005 (literally!). She has competed and performed all over the world and holds an impressive array of national and international titles including dual Australian Champion titles and her "Choreographer of the Year award" for her "Granny Clementine" routine.
In 2013 Carlie Hunter will be a guest performer at the June 2nd Girl Next Door – a pole dance soirée!
Gracie is a true dancer and has been involved in the dance industry for over 10 years on numerous levels. After gaining Diplomas in Dance Technique and Performance Gracie travelled nationally and internationally as a dancer and choreographer.
Gracie is known for her technique, performance and intention as a pole dancer. She is the current Australian Pole Fitness Champion, she has been a featured pole performer at the Ink N Iron 2012 and 2013 festival in Los Angeles. She is sponsored by X-Pole Australia and has had features in various documentaries and Inked magazine.In 2013 Gracie Buntine will be a guest performer at the June 2nd Girl Next Door – a pole dance soirée!
Kristy is the 2012 and 2013 Miss Pole Dance Victoria, Australia's longest running professional pole dancing championship attracting elite level performers from all over the country. These women compete for the title of Miss Pole Dance Australia, and then move on to the international competition. Miss Pole Dance Victoria showcases the best pole dancers in Victoria and Tasmania and the competition will be fierce as they fight for a chance at the national title.
In 2013 Kristy Sellars will be a guest performer at the June 2nd Girl Next Door – a pole dance soirée!
In 2013 Bailey Hart will be a guest performer at the June 2nd Girl Next Door – a pole dance soirée!
Don't miss their performances in the June 2nd Girl Next Door – a pole dance soirée!
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The Forgotten City: Things To Do After You Beat The Game
By Avery Lawrence Feyrer Published 5 days ago
The Forgotten City has a few options once you've finished your first playthrough, here are some ideas for after you've beaten the game.
The Forgotten City is a game that deals with time-traveling and trying to break an endless loop. After being saved by a mysterious woman named Karen, you're sent to an abandoned temple to search for a man named Al Worth. What you find instead is a portal that takes you back thousands of years to a Roman city. Arriving in the city, you learn its few citizens are governed by a law called The Golden Rule. This law dictates that if just one person commits a sin, everyone is punished and turned into solid gold.
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The Forgotten City features multiple endings, so the game truly encourages you to make your own decisions in how to solve the mystery and break the loop. While The Forgotten City can be completed in practically one sitting, there are some replayable features in the game. Let's take a look at the things you can do after you beat the game.
The following list contains entries that have major spoilers regarding the game's story. Only continue reading this post if you've finished The Forgotten City.
4 Make Different Character Choices
When the game begins, you have to create your character. The character creation isn't anything strenuous, just simply selecting a skin tone, body type, and name. But the somewhat important decision is what backstory you have. There are four backstory options: Archeologist, Soldier, Fugitive, and Amnesiac. For your first playthrough, it's recommended that you select Archeologist. Having this backstory opens up additional dialogue options with various characters and gives you the ability to read ancient Latin.
Replaying the game choosing the other options can provide slightly different playthroughs, but honestly, it won't be that substantial. Being a Soldier rewards you with a gun with ten bullets, but there's no way to find more ammunition. Plus, you end up with a bow and arrow in the game quite early on, so having another weapon is overkill (pun intended). Choosing Fugitive gives you a 25 percent boost in speed, but again, this is not really necessary because you run well enough to keep out of harm's way. Given that the only way to get hurt in the game is by the golden statues running back to the portal, Fugitive and Amnesiac - which increases damage resilience - aren't that helpful.
3 Unlock Achievements And Trophies
If you're an achievement or trophy aficionado, The Forgotten City offers easy to earn achievements and trophies. There are a total of 40 achievements to earn in the game. You'll have to play the game multiple times to unlock certain ones that can only be completed for specific endings, but they're overall simple enough. Because the game itself isn't very long, playing through it multiple times shouldn't take too much time, either.
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There are a handful of secret achievements that don't tell you how to earn them, but if you play the game in creative ways, it's a good bet that you will unlock them naturally. However, if time is of the essence, pursue this breakdown of each achievement and how to unlock them.
2 Multiple Endings
The Forgotten City is a unique adventure that offers four different conclusions. While there are multiple endings, there is, in fact, a specific canonical ending that acts as the one true ending. After you reach one of the four conclusions, you can reload your game file and work toward unlocking the other endings, instead of having to completely restart the game. However, we do advise having multiple saves at key points in the game since some decisions you'll need to make differently.
It's highly encouraged to experience each of the endings because they offer an assortment of compelling dialogue and insights that you wouldn't see otherwise. Just how Shrek described ogres as onions because of layers, The Forgotten City also has layers, and experiencing each of the four endings peels back one layer at a time to reveal a fascinating tale.
1 Speed Runs
So, you've witnessed all four endings, unlocked all the achievements, and even tried using the Amnesiac character class. What's left now? Speed runs. For those who may not know, speed runs are playthroughs that emphasize, well, speed. Trying to finish a game as quickly as possible and The Forgotten City is a perfect candidate.
Currently, the longest recorded speed run for an ending in the game is under eight minutes. Certain endings will take longer than others, but trying your hand at speed runs can be a thrilling experience. At the very least, saying you completed a game under ten minutes is a nice notch to have under your gaming belt.
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Avery Feyrer earned a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He experienced working as a Web Content Editor at the local sports radio station in Arizona, before realizing his true passions were in games. Avery began writing game reviews for his website (coffeescorner.com) before becoming a regular contributor to MP1st, and now, a Staff Writer for TheGamer. You can find Avery on Twitter @CoffeeBlack_910.
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Here at Pentagon Plastics we take great pride in operating a fully equipped Toolroom that manufactures a range of high quality injection mould tools that are bespoke to our Customers requirements. This is a key element in the service we offer to the Plastic Injection Moulding sector and the department fully supports our production Mould Shop.
Being a UK Manufacturer has not always been the easiest career path to take with many ups and downs including biting recessions and the emergence of low cost European and Far Eastern outlets for Customers to explore. We have survived for 40 years by concentrating on what we do best which in essence is make stuff!!
At the same time as being a challenge it is also an incredibly interesting and rewarding career path…..
As a business we are looking forward with renewed vigour and are currently setting the infrastructure for the next chapter in our history. In doing this one huge hurdle is in front of us and that is a lack of skilled engineers that can serve our industry.
At a time when engineering was at it's knees our area lost a lot of skilled people to Gatwick Airport as it was seen as a way to earn more money through shift working than staying in Industry. That coupled with a large number of engineering based companies shutting and the lack of Company investment into training and apprenticeships has meant that we are now seeing a huge shortfall in the number of skilled workers.
Our particular requirement is for Plastic Injection Mould Toolmakers and skilled Mould Setters. We run a Toolroom with 5 fully trained, apprentice served guys and a Mould Shop with 3 trained Setters. The average age of our Mould Setters is 40 whilst the average age of the Toolmakers is 60 with 1 already passed retirement age and 1 very nearly there.
The big issue is the lack of response especially for Toolmakers when a job advert is placed. We are currently expanding our Toolroom and Moulding facility so early next year will be looking to recruit skilled personnel knowing that they might not be out there……!!!
Engineering is a highly skilled occupation that used to be held in high regard and we need to get back to those days if UK Manufacturing is to continue the growth that we are currently witnessing. UK Manufacturing is strong we just don't have enough skilled people to serve the demand….
We want to encourage Schools and career advisers to look at the opportunities that now present themselves and also encourage other manufacturers like us to start to look at introducing apprenticeship schemes especially the larger organisations.
This is a subject close to our hearts and we look forward to blogging about what we are doing @pentagonPIM to start giving back and encouraging our industry to thrive…..
If you have a child of School age who is not sure on their particular career path then encourage them to look at the different opportunities available in Engineering. There is a skill shortage so there is high demand!!!!
Thanks for reading and have a great weekend……..
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Culture Fund
Feminist counter-culture and subculture
Printing Company Las Muchachas
At first, almost all grant requests, the Dutch ones as well as those from the rest of the world were classified as 'culture'. Except for women's businesess, those were referred to the Guarantee Fund. Mama Cash interpreted 'culture' in the very broad sense, meaning everything that referred to feminst activism.
Feminist counter-culture and subculture took shape in the form of radical feminist magazines, cafés, printing houses, congresses, demonstrations, women's bands, and women's centres and facilities, all financed by Mama Cash. But culture in the narrow sense of artistic expression was also included. Founder Marjan Sax: 'Art was very important to us. Both art and culture play an important role in social change. We struggled a lot to get that right. For what is feminist art? In the end we decided to leave the interpretation to the artist herself'.
A specific fund for culture
In 1990, Mama Cash created a separate fund, managed by its own Board, to support 'culture'. The Culture Fund was meant specifically 'for Culture and the Third World' (in the first half of the 1990's Mama Cash started to use the term 'Global South' instead of 'Third World'). Subsidy requests from the Netherlands and the Global South were evaluated by Project Director Will Janssen. She advised the volunteer Board, which in turn decided which requests would be granted funding. As the rapidly growing number of requests from the Global South required some special expertise, Mama Cash founded the Fund for the Global South as part of the Culture Fund in 1991. The fund for the Global South became a separate fund in 1994.
Culture Fund the Netherlands
The Board of the Culture Fund, beginning in 1991, focused on grant requests exclusively from the Netherlands. The Board set up its own set of criteria to help evaluate the large quantity of requests: culture for Mama Cash included everything women do to improve their position in society and to manifest their choices. The Fund paid attention to new ideas and to projects important to the current feminist debate. The grants awarded by the Culture Fund varied from 500 to 5,000 guilders (240 and 2,400 euros). It supported theatre, words, music, dance, film, demonstrations, congresses, centres for women and actions. Costs for personnel, or rent were not funded. The history of women was also considered to be important, and women in non-traditional sports—such as chess, football, or rugby—received grants. Special attention was paid to groups that needed 'to fight for or defend their position in society', like black, migrant, or refugee women, older women, girls and lesbian women.
Saintly and slutty
Dameambiet
The following is a small selection from the large variety of groups that received money: 2,000 guilders (950 euros) went to a symposium about older women and their future organised by the group 'A Merry Old Day'; 1,500 guilders (720 euros) went to fund a trial against an insurance company for not covering sick leave salaries during employee pregnancies; 1,000 guilders (480 euros) went to a March 8th meeting of Migrant Women Netherlands. Women's chess club 'Queen's Gambit' received subsidy to organize the Fenny Heemskerk tournament. Occasionally a loan, with or without interest, or a guarantee would be granted. Artist collective, the 'Voyeuse', received a grant of 2,500 guilders (1,200 euros) in combination with a loan of 7,000 guilders (3,330 euros) for the themed exhibition 'saintly and slutty' in the Old Church in Amsterdam.
In 1997, Nancy Jouwe became the Manager of the Culture Fund. The artistic focus became more pronounced during her tenure. 'Supporting women entrepeneurs in the art world was important. At the time, women had a hard time getting money if they hadn't established themselves as artist or documentary maker yet. Solid craftmanship and artistic genius were exclusively associated with men at that time'. (watch interview)
Many artists did not want to be portrayed as women artists; they simply thought of themselves as artists. Furthermore, the mainstream funds to which artists could apply were not interested in small projects. Mama Cash was, and she granted seed money to women artists in small amounts of up to 1,000 guilders (480 euros). Over time, the grants increased in size.
Art Award Exhibition 2001
Mama Cash Art Award
The Culture Fund was not only concerned with supporting women artists; it also wanted to celebrate women's artistry. In 1991, initiated by founder Dorelies Kraakman, the Mama Cash Art Award launched with an exhibition of the works of the nominees. Jouwe: 'The media and some artists regarded the Art Award as a 'Chick prize'. At the time in the Netherlands, combining social engagement and artistry was not common. Mama Cash wanted to fund work that merged social engagement with beauty and aesthetics with a strong, personal voice'. (watch interview) The Mama Cash Art Award was presented for the last time in 2004. Mama Cash had reached the conclusion that women artists in the Netherlands had taken their place in the art world.
Black Magic Woman Festival
Along with visual artists and theater and documentary makers, Mama Cash also supported initiatives such as the Black Magic Woman Festival in Amsterdam. This festival raised the visibility of up and coming talented black and migrant women artists. 'Mama Cash was the first fund to grant us a subsidy in 1996', says Ernestine Comvalius. She has been involved in the annual Black Magic Woman Festival since 1998. 'A separate festival for black women artists was controversial', she says. 'Even now, we have to prove why it is necessary to draw attention to black artists. Mama Cash was the first to recognise the importance of our work. She took the Black Magic Woman Festival seriously. This, in turn, convinced other financiers. Later on, we also received a contribution from the VSBfonds. When we became well-known and others started to finance us, Mama Cash ended her grant support. The Black Magic Woman Festival functioned as a stepping stone for various women to become succesful artists'. (watch interview)
Documentary Festival
In cooperation with two public broadcasting channels, in 2003 Mama Cash invited five documentary filmmakers to create a documentary with the theme 'Who is S/he?'. Nancy Jouwe: 'One of the filmmakers was Sunny Bergman. She later became known for documentaries such as 'Perishable' and 'Sunny Side of Sex''. In 2004, the documentaries were shown at the Mama Cash Documentary Festival. Three of them were broadcast on Dutch television. The documentaries, as well as the festival, were financed by Johanna, a member of the network of Women with Inherited Wealth.
Inspiration for others
Oprichtingsvergadering 'Babaylan'
Mama Cash's financing of artists inspired others to do likewise. Nancy Jouwe: 'We possessed a lot of knowledge about, and had developed relationships with women black, migrant, and refugee artists. The VSBfonds wanted to get to know these women through us and learn from our working method'. Mama Cash's support did not stop at involve money, but also included encouragement for the artists. Jouwe, who now works in the cultural sector, still meets women who tell her: 'It meant so much to us when Mama Cash gave us that money. She was the first to believe in us as artists'. With relatively few resources, Mama Cash had helped to make women artists more visible and had inspired others to start financially supporting women artists.
Losing visibility
In 2001, the Culture Fund the Netherlands was closed during a structural reorganisation and was merged with the Mama Cash Foundation. Three years later, Mama Cash decided to divide her grantmaking activities into five different regions: Africa, Asia, Latin-America, the Middle East, and Europe. During this transition, the funding of groups in the Netherlands became a part of the Europe programme. By doing so, and by putting more emphasis on funding groups in the Global South and Eastern Europe, the support to groups in the Netherlands gradually lost its visibility in the work of Mama Cash. With the strategic plan 2009 -2013 On the Move for Women's Rights, the organisation decided to give more money to fewer groups. The number of groups supported in the Netherlands was reduced considerably as a result.


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VE partners
Entrepreneurship is ingrained in the DNA of VE Partners. It started in 1999 with several consultants starting their own advisory practice. Instead of charging the regular consultancy fees, however, they decided to couple their rewards to the success of the organisations for which they worked by being rewarded in equity stakes. After operating this model successfully for many years VE Partners developed into the current fund structure.
Danielle van Schubert
Has over 20 years of experience in financial professional services and management. At VEP she is responsible for all financial and investor relation matters concerning the Fund. Prior to joining VEP in 2013, she was CFO at international events organization ID&T and senior manager at KPMG. Danielle is a Dutch chartered accountant and has completed her education at the University of Amsterdam.
Kenneth Tjon
Founder and Managing Partner
Has over 23 years of experience in strategy development, hands-on value creation and operational management. He has been responsible for sourcing and execution of numerous private equity transactions, M&A transactions, and post M&A implementations. Kenneth has held several senior management and executive board positions in industrial companies. Prior to founding VEP he has been a partner of Arthur D. Little International, responsible for the Dutch Corporate Finance Practice. Kenneth has a Master of Science degree from the Delft University of Technology and an MBA from the Graduate School of Business from the University of Chicago.
Ron Elsinghorst
Senior Advisor and former Partner
Has over 20 years of experience in the private equity sector and has been responsible for various mid-market buy-outs and for complex strategic and operational value creation projects. Ron holds a Master's degree in chemical engineering from Delft University of Technology, an ICID from London's Imperial College and an MBA from INSEAD, Fontainebleau. Following earlier roles as engineer at Shell, as strategy consultant at Arthur D. Little and as entrepreneur he joined VE Partners in 2008 as Partner and member of the Investment Committee. In order to be able to focus on other entrepreneurial and professional activities Ron has been gradually reducing his activities at VE Partners since end 2015, in first instance as CFO and currently as Senior Advisor.
Jip Gimbrere
Has over four years of private equity experience. He has been involved with several direct investments in mid-market companies located in the Benelux and in addition has been working on various fund investments in Europe. Prior to joining VE Partners in 2016, Jip worked at the former Fortis Private Equity and Robeco Private Equity. Jip obtained a Master of Science degree in Econometrics from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam.
Chris de Weers
Has over 16 years of relevant corporate finance and hands-on corporate recovery experience. He has a focus on financial and operational management, often as part of overall improvement programs. He managed such programs and performance improvement assignments a.o. for a manufacturer of office partition walls, a manufacturer of bicycle parts and an international supplier to the automotive industry. Prior to joining VEP in 2000, he worked as a consultant in the Corporate Finance Practice of Arthur D. Little. Chris has a Master's degree in Financial Management from the University of Amsterdam.
Jasper Bergwerff
Has over two years of corporate finance working experience. He has completed several M&A processes and corporate finance valuations, predominately for mid-market firms. Prior to starting at VE Partners, Jasper worked as an M&A consultant at the Big 4, EY. Jasper holds a cum laude master's degree in Business Economics from the University of Amsterdam and is currently a CFA level II candidate.
Bjørn van Knippenberg
Has over 13 years of relevant strategic consulting and hands-on operational management experience. He has been active in developing business plans both for operational improvement cases as well as for new business developments. He has hands-on experience in implementing change programs in various companies. Prior to joining VEP in 2002, he worked as a consultant in the Strategy & Organisation practice of Arthur D. Little. Bjørn has a Master's degree in Econometrics from the University of Rotterdam.
Bob de Lange
Has over 17 years of relevant corporate finance and hands-on operational improvement experience. He has done projects in the field of M&A and financial restructuring, strategic consultancy, corporate recovery and general implementation management. Amongst others he was responsible for the strategic repositioning of an independent film distributor and an offshore services company and for the the financial and operational restructuring and subsequent sale of a manufacturer of plastic films for industrial and agricultural applications. Prior to joining VEP in 2000, he worked as a consultant for Price Waterhouse Corporate Finance and Arthur D. Little Corporate Finance. Bob has a degree in Business Administration from Nijenrode University.
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Pepijn Soede
Has over two years of experience in financial restructuring and due diligence. Prior to joining VE Partners, he worked as a business analyst at Deloitte Restructuring Services. Pepijn holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Management from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and a Master of Science degree in Financial Economics from the VU University in Amsterdam.
Quirijn van Engelen
Has over 9 years of corporate finance experience. He has worked on several M&A projects in Western Europe and Scandinavia. Prior to joining VEP in 2012, he has worked as a Corporate Finance advisor with Rembrandt F&O. Quirijn holds a Master of Science degree in Corporate and Financial Management from Lund University, Sweden.
Ivo Larsen
Founder and Partner
Partner, has over 20 years experience in strategic management consulting, hands-on value creation and operational management. He has been responsible for various corporate / financial restructurings, carve-outs and improvement projects. He has operated in executive and non-executive director functions in some of VEP's portfolio companies. Prior to VEP, he has worked with Arthur D. Little in the Strategy and Corporate Finance practices. Ivo has a Master of Science degree from the University of Leiden and an MBA from INSEAD, Fontainebleau.
Sergio Campisi
Has over 12 years of experience in investment management, strategy consulting and M&A advisory. Sergio has supported companies across various sectors by developing and executing operational improvement programs and growth strategies including buy-and-build. Prior to joining VEP in 2010 he has worked as a strategy consultant for Booz & Co and as a corporate finance analyst at Kempen & Co. Sergio holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Maastricht and an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona.
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Q: Gaussian processes with covariance $K(s,t)=G(s)G(t)$, what properties do they satisfy? Let $(X_t)$ be a Gaussian process with covariance $K(s,t)=G(s)G(t)$ for a given $G$. What does that mean for the process $(X_t)$ ? For example if the covariance has the form $K(s,t)=G(\min(s,t))$ where $G$ is non decreasing and positive means that $(X_t)$ has independent increments.
Do you have an example of such an $(X_t)$ ? Maybe based on Brownian motion ? What properties should it satisfy ? It feels like the covariance is so rigid that $(X_t)$ should be very specific.
EDIT:  $X_t=G(t)X$ where $X \sim \mathcal N(0,1)$ would yield such a process. I am wondering if this is the only way to get such a covariance. This would confirm the "triviality" of those processes.

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End Communications
A very sublime and classic Chicago design firm made up of a small team of three founders. This beautiful dynamically driven portfolio site really allows their print, interactive and identity design to shine and we loved the crisp and minimal graphic design they produce for their clients. Highly professional work like this really makes our mouths water. Kudos!... More
Nordenswan & Siirilä
An independent identity and graphic design studio located in Finland that has created classic corporate identities for their clients for over 20 years. Their work has a refined and elegant style, great use of serif typefaces, and solid application of sound typographic principles.... More
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Kind Company
Kind Company is a tidy operation, consisting of a small group of independent web and print designers in an office in Brooklyn, New York. From art galleries to non-profit associations, restaurants to retailers, and many local business in NYC, they have executed some highly impressive logo designs, print, and identities using highly refined typographic and typesetting skills. There's a lot to love about their work.... More
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A-Side Studio
A-Side Studio is a print, identity and illustration firm whose focus is on creating dynamic branding communication. They design everything from t-shirts, to advertisements, web sites, posters, and even pencil cases for their growing international client base. They also art direct Stranger and September magazines. They have been acclaimed, but also claim to do clean, clear and concise. Then they turn around and produce something gritty and belligerent. Who says they have to make up their minds?... More
Chris Ro | ADearFriend
ADearFriend is the design studio of Chris Ro, a recent grad of the graduate graphic design program at Rhode Island School of Design. With prior posts at Attik, Fork Unstable Media, and Fluid, Chris looks to continue both commercial and investigative research in typography, photography, graphic and interactive design through ADearFriend.... More
Originally established in 2001 by Michael C. Place, Build is a print design studio focused on the creative process... And sticking to their creative guns, they have forged an international reputation as a forward-thinking graphic studio. They have an exceptional eye for detail, typography, and high quality printing techniques. Their inspirational sense of style transcends popular trends, taking us beyond graphic design, and into the realm of artistry.... More
Ivan Pashenko
The excellent portfolio of Ivan Pashenko, a young art director with seven years of successful experience in visual branding and interactive design. We loved his unique take on the one-page scrolling portfolio � it's a simple and very effective solution. But we are especially impressed with his logo and identity design work. Check out the Mister Wong identity... it's a killer... in a room full of capital offenders! Great.... More
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James James
Brendan James Ward is a graphic designer and art director from Durham, North Carolina... And we liked this site for a couple reasons besides the nice logo, identity, and print work. First was the cycling color logo. Second was the portfolio navigation U.I. that you can actually play like a xylophone, but without that annoying xylophone-toned sound. Simple, but sweet.... More
Brendan James Ward
Lifesupp is the online portfolio of Sebastian Tudor, an art director, designer and occasional copywriter with experience in advertising and branding. More specifically he excels at corporate id, typography & packaging. Based in Bucharest, Romania, his work is mainly driven by print design, as can be seen by his site containing almost no HTML copy... which in this case didn't bother us because we were distracted by the high quality of his identity and design work.... More
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Lifesupp | Sebastian Tudor
Look ma, it's the online portfolio of Sara Haraigue! She's an excellent Parisian abstract print and type designer who has a clean, but experimental style. Illustrating shapes and colors and objects that flow like fabric are her specialties. Primarily her work has been for record sleeves and editorial placements. Minimal, but abstract.... More
Look at me Design - Sara Haraigue
Like a pack of wild animals on the loose, this independent multi-disciplinary design studio attacks print and editorial design with a frenzy! Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and filled with the kind of passion you only find south of the equator, in the deepest jungles, where they sink their skillful fangs into tender, young editorial and branding work. Grrreat portfolio... Grrrrowl!... More
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Kris is a young print designer, just getting into the business as can be seen by his portfolio of mostly design school projects. However, what strikes us is his vast improvement over a short period. Plus, his simple portfolio site shows an understanding of how to communicate his work simply and effectively. Nice stuff, 'nuff said.... More
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package net.mrlatte.khanjar.devices;

import android.content.ContentResolver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.database.Cursor;
import android.net.Uri;
import android.provider.ContactsContract;

/**
 * Created by Jongha on 2/2/16.
 */
public class DevicePhoneBookKnife {
    public static String getContactName(Context context, String phoneNumber) {
        ContentResolver contentResolver = context.getContentResolver();
        Uri uri = Uri.withAppendedPath(ContactsContract.PhoneLookup.CONTENT_FILTER_URI, Uri.encode(phoneNumber));
        Cursor cursor = contentResolver.query(uri, new String[]{ContactsContract.PhoneLookup.DISPLAY_NAME}, null, null, null);
        if (cursor == null) {
            return null;
        }

        String contactName = null;
        if (cursor.moveToFirst()) {
            contactName = cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndex(ContactsContract.PhoneLookup.DISPLAY_NAME));
        }

        if (!cursor.isClosed()) {
            cursor.close();
        }

        return contactName;
    }

    public static String getContactId(Context context, String phoneNumber) {
        ContentResolver contentResolver = context.getContentResolver();
        Uri uri = Uri.withAppendedPath(ContactsContract.PhoneLookup.CONTENT_FILTER_URI, Uri.encode(phoneNumber));
        String[] projection = new String[]{ContactsContract.PhoneLookup.DISPLAY_NAME, ContactsContract.PhoneLookup._ID};
        Cursor cursor = contentResolver.query(uri, projection, null, null, null);
        String contactId = null;

        if (cursor != null) {
            try {
                if (cursor.moveToNext()) {
                    contactId = cursor.getString(cursor.getColumnIndexOrThrow(ContactsContract.PhoneLookup._ID));
                }

            } finally {
                cursor.close();
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War and Military History
Was the internet invented in the 1900s?
It was invented in 1957.
Were wheels invented before the 1900s?
Wheels were invented long before the 1900s
When were backboards invented?
the backboard was invented in the 1900s
Who invented the first camera in the 1900s?
The first camera was invented long before the 1900s. George Eastman invented the "Kodak" camera, the first camera marketed to the general public, in the 1900s.
What sport was invented in the 1900s?
Korfball was invented in 1901.
In the 1900s what benefits and problems has the internet bring to the business world?
The internet did not exist in the 1900's. It was not invented until the 1970's and not widely used until the 1990's.
When was the jacuzzi invented?
Well it was invented in the 1900s. But specifically it was invented in 1968.
Who invented the telescope in the 1900s?
The telescope was invented way before that.
When were the first Ferrari cars invented?
They were invented in the early 1900s.
What was invented in 1900s?
The airplane and automobile
Things that were invented in the 1900s?
the screwdriver in 1907 :)
When were bicycle gears invented?
Sometime in the 1900s...
What was the time when water skiing was invented?
Water skiing was invented in the early 1900s.
When did internet was invented?
the internet was invented in the 1965
Why was the Internet invented and why?
internet was invented for pawn
When was the personal camcorder invented?
during the 1900s!!!!asswholes
Who invented flight in the 1900s?
Wright brothers in 1903.
What year was clutch bags invented?
Who invented HTC phones?
htc did in the late 1900s
What year was cross country invented?
cross country was invented sometime in the early 1900s
Where was the Internet invented and who invented the Internet?
the milltary invented the internet they use it to call airstrikes and commicate stuff like that
What are some transformations the US experienced during the 1900s?
Everything from radios,to television to,computers and the internet. Most of the electronics in use in American homes and workplaces were invented in the 1900's. Many of them were invented in the last 50 or 60 years.
What county was the internet invented?
The basics of the Internet are invented in Haway
Who invented bounty paper towel?
Bounty Paper Towels were invented by Arthur Scott in the 1900s.
Who invented the lectern?
An inspirational Irish woman know as Yvonne Harte, it was invented in the late 1900s.
Was basketball Played In Ancient Egypt?
No. Basketball was invented in the 1900s.
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Ernest D. Foree
Full Name: Ernest D. Foree
Date of death: October 20, 1932
H 38 Jan 10, 1905 - Jan 8, 1907 29th Democrat Rockwall / Rockwall Dallas, Rockwall
43rd Legislature, 2nd C.S., 2/27/1934, p. 566. Foree died "during the last year." Former Rockwall County Judge. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
Ernest D. Foree, birth date 10/19/1868, death date 10/20/1932, interment in Rockwall Memorial Cemetery, Rockwall, Rockwall County. Biographical sketch: "Ernest was a successful lawyer and a Rockwall County judge." Find a Grave.
Obituary, "Ernest Foree, 64, Rockwall Jurist, Dies at His Home," 10/21/1932, p. 1A. "Judge Foree was County Judge of Rockwall County sixteen years ago. Before that he was County Attorney and earlier was a member of the Texas Legislature." Dallas Morning News.
"Judge Foree to be Buried at Rockwall," 10/21/1932, p. 1. Death date 10/20/1932. "He was county judge of Rockwall County for 16 years. Before that he was a member of the Texas legislature and county attorney. " Waxahachie Daily Light.
Photograph. E.D. Foree, 29th Legislature, State Preservation Board
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