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Clever dancer earns 8.3M views for her ballet vs. hip hop routine
By Kristina Cappetta
Contributor at Sweet and Savory
Dance is certainly an art form. If you can do one type of dance well, that's an accomplishment. When you can do multiple types of dance, that's even better.
When you do them at the same time? You get a YouTube video that goes viral with more than 8 million views!
That is exactly what happened to this clever teen dancer when she blended two very specific styles of dance into one soulful, unique performance.
Meet Annika Verplancke.
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Dancing since the age of 4, she has become an accomplished dancer who's released many videos. But, her 2015 performance at the Youth America Grand Prix European semi-finals in Paris is one that has really stood out.
It's because she pits two styles of dance against each other (hip-hop and ballet)- but in one body.
It's how she does it, though, that has everyone talking. Take a look.
If you look at her costume you'll notice that half of it is a ballerina's outfit, while the other half is totally hip-hop.
In her performance to the song "Heart Cry" by Drehz, she shows both dance styles at once.
One side of her costume showed off a beautiful tutu to highlight her delicate pirouettes, while the other side showed her in a sleek black outfit, which made all of her sharp hip-hop moves pop even more.
No matter the music or style that's playing in the background, she never misses a step.
Many people have commented on the video. Here are just a few of the comments:
"Oh boy that's amazing, do you know how hard it is to dance with only one pointe shoe on? Real hard, good job to her she's great."
"She mastered two opposite dance styles. Legendary."
"Must have taken a lot to get used to dancing only half on pointe, good job."
It's hard to choose a favorite dance style because each one is done with such precision.
That's probably why so many people have watched it over and over again.
Verplancke has quite the resume when it comes to dancing. She was just 13 at the time this video was taken.
Since this viral performance, she has studied at Ecole Supérieure de Danse de Cannes Rosella Hightower as well as the Juilliard School in New York City.
She was also fortunate enough to be a guest dancer with the Staatstheater Nürnberg Ballett in Germany, as well as a choreographer for The Dutch National Ballet Junior Company's Choreographic Academy.
She has also won many awards for her dancing ability. We can see why.
Verplancke is still rolling ahead with her dancing career. Although the pandemic has sidelined many performances and practices, she is still keeping her eye on the prize.
She did take a year off to do some yoga teacher training and really think about the things that mattered to her most. She says that the pandemic gave her some much-needed time to think.
She has also been spending time on social media and finding different ways to participate in dance through Instagram. She's even gotten some product offers.
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No matter what Verplancke does, it's safe to say she has a bright future. Even after five years, her performance is still getting a lot of buzz.
To see her soulful and unique dance mash-up, watch the video below.
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Mortal Instruments Like A Drug - and I Need Another Hit
Pandemonium is a trip. As New York City's hottest all-ages club, the place guarantees a spectacle - garish tattoos, candy-colored hair, intricate costumes, mind-dulling trance music - there's always something new to see, taste or try. It's a colorful, dizzying, dream-like world so different from Clary Fray's usual humdrum existence, that the 15-year-old just can't get enough. Even when she witnesses what appears to be a murder, it's tainted with the strangeness that suffuses every square inch of Pandemonium. Her sudden appearance in a deserted storeroom stuns the would-be killers, her boldness saving a blue-haired boy - at least momentarily - but the assassins seem unconcerned with Clary's presence. They're talking about demons, Shadowhunters and some weirdo named Valentine. Are the "murderers" acting out some crazy role play game? Are they hopped up on drugs? Or has Pandemonium completely warped her mind? Even outside the club, she can barely think clearly. She's seeing things that aren't there, knowing things she's never learned, remembering events that never occurred. What's happening to her?
When Clary's mother goes missing, apparently at the hands (well, claws) of a demon, Clary must face the fact that everything she's ever known - about her parents, her home, herself - is a lie. The "killers" from Pandemonium seem to be the only ones with any clue as to what's going on. The teenagers claim to be Shadowhunters, beings created to track and kill demons. Whatever they really are, Clary is drawn to their energy, their powerful convictions, their sexy confidence. And the fact that they're the only ones who can help find her mother. Jace, an especially fine specimen of - well, whatever he is - helps Clary see the dark, fantastical underbelly of New York society, a strange, nightmare land that holds her mother somewhere in its clutches.
Clearly, Jace belongs in this bizarre alternate world, but what does it have to do with Clary and her mother, the most boring "mundies" on the planet? As she desperately searches for her mom, Clary realizes the person she really has to find is herself. Who is she, truly? What are the Shadowhunters really after? What do the demons want with her mother? What will Clary have to do - to accept - to save herself and those she loves?
Just when I was really getting sick of demons, vampires, werewolves and the whole crazy, copycat genre of YA urban fantasy, Cassandra Clare creates a series that finally pumps some life (so to speak) back into this tired category. Although City of Bones doesn't quite live up to its hype, it's still an imaginative, engrossing debut that will leave readers clamoring for more. It's sexy, funny, addicting - and I sorely need another hit.
(Readalikes: Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer; a little like Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling)
If this were a movie, it would be rated: PG for language, sexual innuendo and violence
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melissa @ 1lbr 29 March, 2010 15:01
I'm a huge Mortal Instruments fan. Love Clare's stuff.
Chantele Sedgwick 29 March, 2010 16:41
I love this series as well!:)
One of my favorite series. I really enjoyed it.
Tribute Books 30 March, 2010 09:16
will look into this one,thanks
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I LOVED the mortal instrument series and the infernal devices!!!!!!!! the city of bones is becoming a movie releasing 8/23/13 :D FILMED IN TORONTO
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Azerbaijan's Imprisoned Activists
Human rights monitors and many members of the international community are concerned over an Azerbaijan court's decision to imprison Azerbaijan youth leaders Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade to prison terms of 2-and-a-half years and 2 years respectively.
Emin Milli is the co-founder of a youth group called Alumni Network. Adnan Hajizade is a coordinator of the OL!, or "To Be," youth movement, which advocates non-violence and tolerance in Azerbaijan civil society. Both are on-line journalists using Internet sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for political and social commentary, sometimes critical of Azerbaijan authorities.
They were arrested and charged with so-called "hooliganism" after an altercation in a café in July, during which they were physically assaulted by 2 men who later claimed to be victims. Upon proceeding to the police station to report the attack, it was Milli and Hajizade who were arrested and charged.
"This court decision is a step backwards for Azerbaijan's progress toward democratic reform," said Ian Kelly, spokesman for the U.S. Department of State. "The non-transparent investigation, closed court hearings, disproportionate legal charges, and failure to detain and charge the assailants have raised concerns about the independence of the police and the judiciary as well as about restrictions on freedom of expression in Azerbaijan."
Mr. Kelly said the U.S. hopes "the events of the past 4 months do not signal a trend in the further erosion of free speech rights in Azerbaijan, and we urge that the appeal process is conducted in a fair, timely, and transparent manner. We also hope that this ruling does not discourage Azerbaijan's civil society to continue its efforts to promote democratic reforms, which the people of Azerbaijan deserve."
Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjorn Jagland said the prison terms given the young journalists "will have an inevitably chilling effect on freedom of expression in Azerbaijan." He urged authorities in Azerbaijan to "critically review their attitude towards media and civil society and public criticism in general, and bring it in line with their obligations as a member of the Council of Europe and a party to the European Convention on Human Rights."
Amnesty International said it believes the charges against the 2 youth activists were fabricated and that they were imprisoned "solely for exercising the right to freedom of expression."
For its part, the United States remains committed to working with the government and people of Azerbaijan to seek progress on democratic reforms, including freedom of expression and association. An independent judiciary, free from political influence and a vibrant civil society are cornerstones of a modern democratic state.
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Since micro-fabrics bear important information on the temperature-deformation history of geomaterials which cannot be gained to the full extent by petrologic studies, micro-fabric-based geothermometers represent useful additional tools which lead to special deformation-related thermometers. Investigations are mainly performed on one of the most important rock-forming minerals: quartz.
Large-scale structuring and reorganization of the continental crust is strongly affected by mainly granitoid melt which ascents along crustal-scale thrusts or strike-slip shear zones and crystallizes under stress. Based on fabrics of syntectonic magmatic bodies and in combination with petrologic investigations, conditions and development of the crystallizing melt are studied.
Storage of energy is one of the most challenging tasks in the field of sustainable energy supply. Our research is related to heat capacity, heat storage, texture and fabric analyses, e.g. the degree of grain contacts, in geo-materials of different composition. Results are of general interest for basic and applied research and provide a better understanding of the underlying processes that form reservoir characteristics.
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Jayne Smith is a ghost writer – in more ways than one.
When forced into writing a self-help book for supermodel Hawk, her life changes for the worst, but even this ghost writer will get her happy ending…
No Matter What: A Short Tale of Ghost-Writing and Obsession
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Jayne Smith is a ghost writer. She's a cheery soul who tends to look on the bright side, though she does also have a cynical side. When her agent emails her with details of her latest assignment, Jayne is not impressed. There is no way that she wants to write a self-help book for a shallow model/celebrity, Hawk.
But, faced with a dearth of other paid work, she decides to go ahead with the book, but to give it her own special slant. Soon it becomes irrevocably linked Please do support this new emerging publishing business, and a not-so-new but still definitely emerging writer.
For years, short stories and novelettes have been neglected and considered to be lesser art forms in comparison with the longer novel, but there is a place for all forms of fiction. Reading on holiday, when travelling or commuting, or when waiting in a doctor's waiting room - all these situations call for something stimulating and interesting to pass the time, but also something that will not be too complex concentration-wise.
Shorter stories are ideal, and we are championing their return to favour.
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As part of the National Facilities Redevelopment Program, Halifax is the blood processing site for Eastern Canada. The Greenfield development incorporates many of the design features of the Brampton site. Low energy consumption is ensured by the energy efficient designed and high performance envelope, mechanical and electrical systems. Thanks to the post-disaster design requirements full emergency power can be maintained throughout the building.
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Q: Visual Studio 2008 Project Properties Build Configuration Missing Options I have a strange problem, and hopefully someone can help me.
I have a solution with 13 separate C# projects. I am using Vista x64 to develop on, and I would like to build these projects to target the x86 platform. This is normally quite easy. I can go to solution properties -> Configuration properties and change the platform to x86. The strange part here is that 3 of my projects refuse to allow me to select x86.
So, I thought I'd go to each of these 3 projects separately and change it in Project Properties->Build and change the Platform. And the Configuration and Platform dropdowns are not there for these projects. I googled around a bit, and found a setting in Tools->Options->Projects And Solutions->Show Advanced build configuration. After selecting this, when going to Project Properties for the offending projects, I now see both dropdowns, but the platform only lets me select Active (Any CPU).
I can also not change the Platform in Solution properties to x86 for these projects.
Any ideas?

A: I also develop on x64 and deploy to x86. However I don't change the platform from the default value (Any CPU) and it works for me just fine. Do you have any code (such as Win interop) that works differently across platforms? Check out this post by Hanselman for details on 32/64 bit .NET targeting.

A: Sounds like the Build Configurations have gone screwy. The three projects were probably added after the solution was configured to have x86 support (New projects only support AnyCPU, even if the solution supports more platforms.)

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*Go Build->Configuration Manager...

*Change 'Active Solution Platform' to x86 (if it's there. If only AnyCPU is there, then use that.)

*For each offending project, in the Platform column, select 'New'

*Choose New Platform as 'x86', Copy Settings from 'Any CPU', and make sure the check box is NOT ticked.

*Hit OK.

Getting configuration/platforms consistent between the solution and individual projects can be tricky. The Configuration Manager can behave unexpectedly - especially with custom solution configurations. I suggest playing in a test solution first.

A: I would compare the textual contents of the csproj files to see if there is any setting that has fallen out or in by accident. Also check the contents of the sln, maybe there's something weird with the configs.
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A: For Visual Studio 2010. To run Access 12.0: R-click on the project name in Solution Explorer, select Properties - Build* - target platform - x86.

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Like the others have mentioned, fishing line of the lightest weight (maybe 5 or 10 lbs?) sown works perfectly and holds up well through many years of wear.
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Topic: Is the $1200 Ticket Sale Over?
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Not sure, but keep an eye out on eplaya. There has been multiple postings every day from people selling their $1200 and $900 priced tickets.
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Christopher Walk-In Camp will be located in the very east corner at 2:15 of the walk-in camp area.
Our little oasis will be offering all things Christopher walken, margaritas, and wine.
Black Box Pinot Noir and Cab Sauvignon are pretty delicious and goes pretty quickly at camp.
Although, one made from organic grapes would be awesome, I haven't been able to find any.
This should be reposted in 'Tickets Discussion'.
sipping kraken on ice all throughout the day is a good way to go. having a fruity drink to sip along with it makes it so much nicer. 'Jamaica' drink on ice (hibiscus flower tea mixed with sugar or any natural sweetener) is a nice combo. so delicious and refreshing!
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This was interesting. Was anyone else in queue before noon? I clicked on the link a minute or two prior to noon and was put in queue. 50 minutes later, I was able to purchase tickets but no vehicle pass.
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As long as the guy wears they're costume with confidence, that's all that matters. I personally like the men's steampunk fashion and the indian jones kinda look - it's hot!
ha! so silly and cute. great ideas! this video led me to hair falls which also sounds like a great low maintenance option.
I've been considering doing braids as well since last year my hair was a frizzy mess. I wonder how long they really last on the playa with the dust, wind, and showers.


Hi guys, so... ever had great intentions for a meal that didnt quite work out the way you had planned?
I'm always trying things 'just to see what happens' which invariably come out badly... its always fun though!
eg- celery and strawberry smoothy. the illiteration makes it sound like it would be really nice. its not.
Every time i touch tofu it ends up a disaster!! I'll keep trying though, i'll get there in the end as there's a veritable bottomless pit of recipes out on the net.
Well i've generally just used firm or silken firm mainly in curries. Last time it was with silken firm. I just can't seem to get it to take up flavour. I haven't really used much of it so far. I'm making lots of other great stuff like soups and taboulli and using vegan sausages which are fortified with good stuff from time to time and had just decided to kinda come back to tofu in the future once i get some regular favourites up and running.
I have heard that freezing it, then thawing it can help it to absorb more flavours, and frying it before you put it in the soup or curry can also help.
I think about my chickpeas with tomato... Only chickpeas with tomato... and some herbs and salt and other spicies and stuff, it was simply terrible.
Never mix pickled beets with fresh tomatoes.
I made a roast tonight but kinda got carried away. I didn't use enough oil and put all the wrong veges in at once so the carrots, swedes and some of the potato were undercooked, the capsicum was perfect, broccoli over cooked and other stuff in between. One thing i did do right though was the mushroom gravy, that was heaven and i found out that a bit of hot seeded mustard and some rosemary adds a nice flavour to the veges.
Hmmmm, burning tends to be the main problem - I wander off when cooking and forget the time. I have destroyed Le Creuset pans before now.
Quite a simple one. I don't have a kettle at the moment so i boil water for a cup o' tea in a saucepan. Started it off last night and left it. Musta been 2 hours later when i found it. I burnt water!


Convocan a una sesión especial para frenar la suba de gas — Diputados Por la mañana, en declaraciones radiales, el funcionario ya había expresado su posición. Un nuevo tarifazo del gas es practicamente insostenible para la gente.
Ricardo Gareca se pronuncia tras revelación del ex sicario de Pablo Escobar Como represalia, los jugadores del América de Cali pasaron a ser el blanco del " Patrón ". " La mafia dañó mucho al fútbol colombiano ".
5000 feared missing as Indonesia quake death toll rises Petobo, a cluster of villages in Palu , was virtually wiped out by the powerful quake and wall of water that devastated Palu. Officials say as many as 5,000 people were feared buried at Balaroa and Petobo, another decimated community.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 430 points Wednesday morning, or around 1.6 percent.
Tech stocks declined due to rising bond yields, which followed a spike in rates for the benchmark USA 10-Year Treasury.
The S&P 500 was also down 3% while the tech-heavy Nasdaq (Frankfurt: 813516 - news) lost 4%.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 3.22 per cent from 3.20 per cent late Tuesday after earlier touching 3.24 per cent. Nasdaq composite, which has a high concentration of technology stocks, tumbled 244 points, or 3.2 per cent, to 7,495.
Stocks were lower at the halfway point Thursday in volatile trading, with the Dow Industrials down more than 1,000 points over two days.
Major equity indexes in Europe fell more than 1.0 percent, also pulled down by technology shares, and gold prices inched up as some investors sought refuge in the metal. There have recently been several indications that the USA housing market has cooled, likely in part due to higher rates on mortgages.
"The S&P 500 is looking very weak and negative and that is putting fear into investors", said Michael Matousek, head trader at U.S. Global Investors.
Junto a la instantánea, Carrillo escribió: Mi Bella ADELA; siempre vives y vivirás en mi corazón. También manifestó que Adela Noriega es una "mujer misteriosa".
The recent turbulence in financial markets is a contrast to what investors have grown accustomed to in a bull market that has lasted more than 10 years, the longest in history.
The decline came amid a widespread selloff on Wall Street, which spilled over into global markets overnight as investors reacted to the "sheer magnitude of the move", OANDA analyst Stephen Innes wrote in a note to investors. It's fallen 6.3 per cent over the last five days.
Sears Holdings plunged 33.3 percent.
In theory, banks should do better if the Fed keeps raising interest rates and bond yields climb higher since it will make their loans more profitable.
The pullback - particularly for tech stocks - is needed, argued Joe Heider, president of Cirrus Wealth Management. USA gold futures settled up $1.9, or 0.16 percent, at $1,193.4. Silver dipped 0.5 per cent to $14.33 an ounce.
The dollar index fell 0.31 per cent, with the euro up 0.4 per cent to $1.1564. The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks fell 30.03 points, or 1.9 percent, to 1,545.38. The Japanese yen strengthened 0.53 percent versus the greenback at 112.36.


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From Environmental Security to Environmental Peacemaking
Tue. Mar. 01 2005
11:00pm — 11:00pm
Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
The authors in Worldwatch Institute's Worldwatch Magazine and State of the World 2005: Redefining Global Security suggest that environmental security is developing in new and dynamic directions. At an Environmental Change and Security Project meeting facilitated by Hilary French, the director of the Globalization and Governance Project at the Worldwatch Institute and special advisor to the United Nations Environment Program, presenters discussed the causes of this shifting focus.
Retired Colonel Gregory Foster of the National Defense University spoke on "Rethinking Security: The Environmental Connection." Stressing the need to redefine and rethink security, Foster argued for reinvigorating the 1990s debates on broad security concerns, causations, and interdependence:
There is a string or chain of causation, and our tendency is to…deal with more visible proximate symptoms because they are easier to get hold of, rather than trying to come to grips with underlying causes…. There may be a masking phenomenon at work, in which those ostensible political, social, military, and economic causes of such things as unrest, violence, conflict, and destabilization…may mask underlying, less visible, less obvious environmental sources of dissatisfaction, discontent, and alienation.
Frequent collaborators Ken Conca, an associate professor of government and politics at the University of Maryland, and Geoffrey Dabelko, director of the Environmental Change and Security Project, looked at the neglected flip side of the environment's role in confidence building. Both agreed that the environment's peacemaking potential is frequently underanalyzed and ignored by policymakers and decision-makers.
Competition for water resources can lead to violent conflict between water users at the subnational level, Conca noted: "Water is continually a source of violent conflict, because it is not substitutable, not equally distributed, not easily captured, and highly variable over time in its availability. Addressing unmet water needs and the allocation of water across sectoral needs are the world's largest challenges." But Conca emphasized that transboundary water resource management can be a tool for attaining peace and post-conflict confidence building. "Such water cooperation initiatives include international river basin cooperation, stakeholder dialogues, and domestic water policy reforms."
Bringing together Foster's "Rethinking Security" and Conca's water resource discussion, Dabelko applied the concept to cases like the Nile Basin Initiative and Mesopotamian marshlands. "Using the logic of environmental interdependence, utilizing cooperative efforts and dialogue to manage resources, and overcoming political tensions through interaction and confidence building, are all environmental pathways to peace," Dabelko pointed out. "Along the conflict continuum, the environment can be used as a conflict prevention tool, a lifeline during conflict, an ingredient in peace agreements, and as a post-conflict trust builder."
Attendees discussed issues raised by the presentations, including human security versus state security, the definition of environmental security, and the proper management of information. One participant asked, "Why isn't the environment a current political issue?" Another noted that "human security and state security are in conflict. There is a human rights approach versus a state risk approach." Managing definitions and information is key to increasing the role of the environment in security dialogue: "Defining what security means is important. If it is not clear, then it doesn't work." Another participant agreed: "Misinformation or disinformation hinders the profession from making good decisions."
Drafted by Zachariah Zanek.
Hilary French
Ken Conca
Professor of International Affairs, American University
Greg Foster
Col. (Ret.), Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Geoffrey D. Dabelko
Senior Advisor, ECSP; Former Director, ECSP
Professor and Associate Dean, George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, Ohio University
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How Much Do You Know About Hip Hop/ R&b Music?
15 Questions | By Riahboo16 | Last updated: Jul 29, 2020 | Total Attempts: 6579
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This trivia game is a part of a school project and I would like to test your knowledge on Hip Hop/ R&B music. Thank you and good luck. . !
Who was awarded the first Rap Grammy?
Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince
Which two rappers had the worst beef in Hip Hop history?
Ja Rule v. 50 Cent
Kanye West v. 50 Cent
Biggie Smalls v. Tupac
LL Cool J v. Kool Moe Dee
Name the girls that were in the group "TLC".
What was the name of Destiny's Child's first album?
What artist is not a part of Young Money Entertainment?
Lil Twist
Corey Gunz
Gudda Gudda
Which was Eminem's most controversal song?
We Made You
Name the R&B singer who started her career in 1994, but died in 2001 at the age of 22.
What Michael Jackson album is the second best-selling album ever?
Name the first Hip Hop/ Rap single to be released and who it was by.
Who was the first female artist to debut on the Billboard album chart at number one?
Type in the missing line of the verse." Treated me kind, sweet destiny, carried me through desperation.............................................. It took so long, still I believed Somehow the one that i needed, would find me eventually
What song is this verse from?" And keep talking that mess, that's fine Could you walk and talk, at the same time? And it's my name that's on that Jag So go move your bags, let me call you a cab Standing in the front yard, telling me How I'm such a fool, talkin 'bout How I'll never ever find a man like you You got me twisted"
Finish the lyrics:"If we crawlTil we can walk againThen we'll run.......................?Then we'll flyUntil there is no windsSo let's crawl, crawl, crawlBack to love, Yeah"Back to love, Yeah
Trey Songz real name is Tremaine Songz.
Tyga's name is short for "Thank You God Always"
Christian Metal
Cats The Musical
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From as early as I can remember I have experienced a deep connection with wildlife and plants and I had become interested in environmental matters and sustainability by the age of 11. I was deeply saddened by what I read and watched and took the fate of the world on my shoulders. With a burning desire to bring about change I went to University to study Ecology and became passionately involved in environmental activism, campaigning against a range of issues from the Criminal Justice Bill, new roads, Climate Change and Genetic Engineering. Ultimately myself and other activists placed these single issues under the banner of Anti-Capitalism and it was not long before I felt I was "against" everything.
I spent most of my time and energy trying to persuade people to change their views and lifestyles using any means necessary and became despairing and depressed when my message and actions seemed to fail to even start to bring about the revolution needed to bring down the system. (I lived by the saying "The earth isn´t dying it is being killed and the people killing it have names and addresses"). Much of my authentic intention to bring about positive change was fuelled by anger towards, and a sense of separation from, those ´killing´ the planet which simply increased my hopelessness and would often lead to black depression. I frequently burnt out and used drink and drugs to escape from the world and my own mind.
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At the time I was volunteering at an organic community gardens in Aberystwyth called Mentro Lluest where I was learning much about garden design and plant propagation amongst other things from Kenny McCausland. In search of a longer growing season, more experience and forest gardens I decided to WOOF abroad. I was really drawn to Portugal, though I wasn't sure why. At first I was just hoping to learn about forest gardening then I decided to look for places that might have something of a spiritual focus. When I found the Awakened Life Project Website I was surprised and delighted to find a vision that I resonated with so completely, I had assumed it would take years to find a place like this; a community with a coherent vision, committed to evolutionary spiritual growth and sustainable living. Even so I wasn't fully prepared for being totally met and supported on all levels of my being or the love and unwavering commitment to something bigger than themselves of the people I found here. I've found meaning and purpose to my life and I don't say that lightly.
Because we all hold an evolutionary context here all the challenges and all the joys of life at last make sense. I'm learning to take complete responsibility for everything in my life which is a new and entirely liberating stance. After years of running away I'm learning to be myself which is a lot bigger than I ever imagined it could be!


Our skies have been a real mixed bag, more cloudy than not, but blue sky peaking thru, once in awhile. I'm linking to both Sky Watch Friday and Weekend Reflections. Be sure to check them both out.
Fortunately you had your camera ready when the sun peeked out for a while!
This is gorgeous Jan. Absolutely beaufiful.Are you ready for me to send you some snow yet? LOL We have a storm coming tomorrow. Maybe 12" of the white stuff!
Fantastic capture, a beautiful sky reflection!
splendid photo! your skies are lovely. happy SWF and have a great weekend!
I like how the sky above the building is blue but in the other direction caught in the reflection is totally different. Awesome!
That is an original view ! I like the way the reflection on the building seems to "pursue" the tree... And those two birds on it add even more to the hole picture... Nicely done !
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That makes a very interesting photo with lots to "discover". At first glance the thumbnail looked much like a new building in my own town. I love those two birds in the top of the tree!
I really love how the reflection has clouds while the "reality" looks to be clear blue skies! Great catch of a moment!
beautiful capture! I love the organic sweep of the tree reflected in the geometric glass of the building.
the reflected clouds are a nice surprise!
Really neat reflection - it is kind of an optical illusion of the tree continuing around the building.
Stunning effect! Love how the sky deepens in reflection! Beautiful scene!
This is outstanding! One of the coolest reflection potos that I've seen in a while. Great shot!


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A group of children spent their Saturday afternoon celebrating the year of the pig at a Suffolk library.
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Chinese New Year is slightly earlier this year compared to last which saw the celebrations take place on February 16. On Chinese New Year, Chinese families will gather for the annual reunion dinner - it is also traditional for every family to thoroughly clean their house, in order to sweep away any bad luck and to welcome in good luck.
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Lisavet Darchiev — known to the world of thriller books as E. P. Darchiev, the Tsarina of murder mysteries set in Soviet Leningrad — fidgeted in the wings of the Dolby Theater, and longed mightily for a cigarette and a shot of vodka for her nerves. As, however, such things were forbidden backstage, she was denied the consolation of both the spirits and the weed. It was nothing unusual for her, though; she always had stage nerves before making an appearance, despite the number of such appearances she had made in the six years of her career as an author.
It was just that this appearance was on a "stage" bigger than any she had ever spoken on before – big enough to be a fitting place to be ruled by the Tsar of All the Russias, and more besides when you threw in the worldwide video audience, television and streaming. Millions of people would be seeing her potentially, and the fear of tripping on her skirt or breaking a heel on her shoe and doing a "J. Law" was not inviting — Why in the name of the blessed Saint Cyril had she agreed to this?? Ah, da; because they were shooting the second Alexander Pukalov movie, and she was working on his seventh book, and publicity for all such projects was generally considered a Good Thing. The Neva Emeralds, adapted from her first Inspector Pukalov book, had won for Best Adapted Screenplay two years ago, and the producers — helped along by Andrei, her agent — had thought it would be nice for the authors to get their word in on such matters, so to speak. It wouldn't be Lisavet's words, of course, but it got her face in front of the cameras, and reminded everyone there were books out there as well as a movie or two.
"And now, to present this year's awards for Best Adapted and Best Original Screenplays," she heard Ellen say over the tannoy, "please welcome a pair of names and faces you've seen on theater screens over and over again…if you bother reading the credits at the end of the movie…." That got a laugh, and some sympathetic applause from scattered sources in the audience. Lisavet crossed herself and muttered a quick prayer to the saints for help. "Please welcome Elisaveta Darchiev and Piper Walker." A stronger applause began as one of the representatives from Price Waterhouse thrust a black envelope into Lisavet's hand, and she stuck a smile on her face and strode onto the stage, sleek and stylish and confident to all appearances.
Halfway out, she met her counterpart for the few minutes they'd be on stage. Piper Walker was blonde, and perhaps a touch taller than Lisavet; she had written the original screenplay for Absent Moon, which won her category two years ago alongside The Neva Emeralds. They had met before, at the rehearsals that morning, and Piper gave her a wink as they came together now. Lisavet's smile became more relaxed; she had sensed a simpatico spirit in the icy blonde New Yorker, and the few minutes of conversation they had shared before rushing through rehearsal and then off to their respective hotels had confirmed this. As the applause died off, they went into their scripted routine, where they had an argument about which was the more "prestigious" award, original or adapted screenplay. The laughs weren't large, but they did move the show along.
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Sometimes prayer is a love song to God. It may be a song we sing, or words of gratitude we speak, or deep unspoken joy. As our eyes open to God's faithful love, as our hearts take in the reality of God's love more and more, we may find our spirits singing love songs to our Maker. These love songs can be our prayer.
Many of the psalms read like personal love songs to God. Many of them tell a story of a time when the psalmist experienced a great grief or desperate need. Often the suffering is described in some detail. And then, the story shifts. God acts. God rescues, heals, helps, saves. And the psalmist's terrible distress is eased. Despair gives way to hope. Sorrow gives way to joy. And the psalmist sings songs of love to God.
Reading the psalms can teach us the language of the heart, the language of emotions, the language of love. Reading the psalms can give us words to express our own love songs to God.
Many of us have stories that are much like the stories told in the psalms. Many of us have experienced times of great grief or desperate need and have cried out to God for help. Many of us have experienced God acting in love to meet our personal need. Perhaps we didn't even cry out to God. Perhaps we were unable to speak. But God acted. God's light shown in our darkness, God's kindness rescued us and gave us hope.
These moments of grace are moments of tender encounter with the living God. They change us. They alter the course of our lives. And our hearts have a need to sing about the love and gratitude we experience.
Let your heart sing its love songs to God. Sing your story of God's personal love for you. Sing your gladness. Sing your gratitude. Sing your love and joy to God.
sinking in a dark pit.
I cried out to you and waited for you.
and pulled me out of the pit.
You set me on a solid rock.
You did for me what I could not do for myself.
My heart sings with love for you.
Read a favorite psalm. Or begin reading through the psalms, learning this language of the heart.
As you are ready, write, or sing, or speak your own love song to God.


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The following Evolv review will focus much more heavily on the business part of the company as opposed to the product line.
Because other health MLM opportunites litter the network marketing landscape and unless you know how to market yourself effectively, you're in massive trouble.
Evolv's product…the Archaea Active formula…is said to be colorless and flavorless water that provides energy, stamina and endurance. This product may also help with circulation, support the immune system and help with absorbing vitamins.
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There are quite a few people asking, Is Evolv a scam?
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To get to the heart of this Evolv review, if you are trying to get rich from your list of family and friends or the few people you've handed your business card to at the mall, you are destined to quit and label not only Evolv a scam, but the entire network marketing industry one as well.
The fact that people end up that way is something that I really do understand. Not one person joins this industry with a plan to fail. Everyone gets involved to actually make some money.
By utilizing the right marketing methods, this goal is attainable.
By focusing your marketing on the other network marketing people in the industry, you now are talking the right group (rather than your family and friends).
It's time for you to develop and use an effective online marketing system. Get going and start using strategies like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, videos, article marketing, ezine ads, pay per click, etc so that you can reach out to more people.
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Teena Marie (2010)
April 6, 2010 • DJ Soulswede	•Interviews
Tags: 00s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Female, Funk, Group, Jazz, Legends, Solo, Soul, USA
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Born in Santa Monica, California, Mary Christine Brockert (aka Teena Marie) grew up in the predominately African American community of Oakland, California, where she was exposed to the music of Motown. In fact, in 1976, Marie signed with Motown Records where she worked with a number of different producers. She came to the attention of Rick James and eventually recorded "Wild and Peaceful." The album gave Marie her first R&B hit entitled "I'm Just a Sucker for Your Love." A song she sang as a duet with Rick James, with whom she had a sometimes turbulent romantic relationship.
In fact, so soulful was Teena's voice that until she appeared with James on the television program Soul Train most fans and radio jocks assumed Teena was African American. Although Teena's ethnicity was a mixed bag of Portuguese, Italian, Irish and Native American, Teena is once quoted as saying: "Overall my race hasn't been a problem. I'm a black artist with white skin. At the end of the day, you have to sing what's in your own soul.".. Read more
Also known as Lady T and the Ivory Queen of Soul, Marie released an album entitled "Lady T." She began to write songs and in 1980, released "Irons in the Fire" which she also produced. Her single: "I Need Your Lovin" made it to the top 40. A protégée of Rick James, Marie sang a duet "Fire and Desire," with James during the 2004 BET Awards which proved to be their last TV engagement together. Rick James died later that year of what the coroner claimed was a heart attack that might have been brought on by his abuse of drugs. It was determined there were 9 different drugs found in the singer/producer's system when an autopsy was performed.
Stax Records commented: "The Concord Music Group family and millions of fans around the world lost a great artist and friend on Sunday when soul music icon Teena Marie died at the age of 54. An internationally renowned singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and performer, Teena Marie, released her thirteenth and final album, CONGO SQUARE on June 9, 2009, for legendary soul music label Stax Records. The critically acclaimed collection was a personal milestone for the iconic, Grammy nominated soul music star and Rhythm & Blues Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient as it marked her 30th year in the industry she loved. Teena Marie left a sensational musical legacy. Making her debut in 1979, her sublime musical eclecticism took soul music in new directions, swiftly earning her a hallowed and singular place in the hearts of R&B purists. Throughout her groundbreaking accomplishments, Teena remained humble, unpretentious and refreshingly down-to-earth. Her talent was matched only by her kindness of spirit. She collaborated with musical giants throughout her career and they reciprocated with the kind of love and respect that indicated she was truly one of them.
"The enduring influence of Teena's inspirational, trailblazing career, could only have been made possible through her brilliant song-writing, showmanship and high energy passion which laid the ground work for the future generations of R&B, hip-hop, and soul," stated Concord Music Group chief label officer, Gene Rumsey. "We feel extremely fortunate to have worked with a visionary who changed music in indelible ways. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family, friends and of course, millions of fans around the world."
By Deardra Shuler for Soulinterviews.com 2010
Teena Marie's Page on SoulTracks
01 – Teena Marie – I"m A Sucker For Your Love (Wild And Peaceful, 1979)
02 – Teena Marie – My Dear Mr Gaye (Starchild, 1984)
03 – Teena Marie – Can"t Last A Day (feat Faith Evans) (Congo Square, 2009)
04 – Teena Marie – Lover"s Lane (feat. Howard Hewett) (Congo Square, 2009)
Teena Marie – Fix It (12 inch version), Faye Marshall – Goin" Home, Teena Marie – Congo Square (feat. George Duke), Rick James – Fire And Desire, Teena Marie – Now That I Have You, Teena Marie – It Must Be Magic, Teena Marie – Shadow Boxing, Teena Marie – Ooo La La La, Teena Marie – The Mackin" Game feat MC Lyte And Medusa, Teena Marie – Black Rain, Teena Marie – The Pressure (feat. MC Lyte), Teena Marie – Baby I Love You, Teena Marie – Ms. Coretta
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JMarie says:
Hi, I'd like to request this interview. Would love to hear it. Thanks! 🙂
DJ Soulswede says:
Hey JMarie, the interview is now available for you a week from now. Hope you enjoy! 🙂 The interview was conducted just a month or two before she passed. Life is strange…
Selene says:
Love teena whatever you have of hers I would love to listen, thanks
Hey Selena, the interview is now available for you. Take care
Teena Marie Interview says:
Hi DJ Soulswede
I'd love to have this interview! Thanks in advance! Your Show is The Best!
The Teena Marie interview is now available for you one week from now. Thanks also for your kind words 🙂
The interview is now available for you one week from now. Thanks also for you kind words 🙂


Even during a year when the European economy continued to struggle, and when the firm elected to pull out of Russia, Edelman continued its steady growth in the region, with revenues up by 7% ; continued to lead the way in data and analytics, digital and social; and continued to produce first-rate award-winning work.
The UK continues to account a little more than half of the firm's income in Europe, but there are strong operations in France (where the acquisition of Agence Elan gives Edelman 160 people and a leadership position); in Germany (where 26% growth helped them firm to revenues of close to $25 million); and even in tough markets such as Spain and Italy (Edelman has about 75 people in each). And, of course, Edelman's Middle Eastern presence is one of the best in that region, with strength in Abu Dhabi now complemented by the acquisition of Dubai powerhouse Dabo & Co, giving it 150 people across the two markets.
The firm continues to work for some of the region's biggest brand names, including AstraZeneca, Diageo, HP, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Novartis, Roche, Shell, and Unilever, and picked up some very impressive new business from the likes of Barclays, Danone, Dubai Tourism, Gap, Mars, RyanAir, Tetra Pak, Turkish Airlines, Visa, and Wrigley.
There was new talent too, including Mattias and Stefan Ronge and Anders Hallen from another innovative Swedish boutique Deportivo, who will provide creative input across the entire region; Michelle Hutton, who has relocated from Australia to lead the global consumer practice; and APCO veteran Stephanie Lvovich, who now heads global public affairs.
After restructuring and re-restructuring (if such a thing exists), Hill+Knowlton Strategies finally returns to the conversation for Pan-EMEA Consultancy, befitting an agency that continues to have one of the biggest PR networks across the region. For a number of years, that sheer scale (1,000 employees across 40 markets) appeared to be more of a burden than a benefit, with the firm exposed to recessions in various local markets. But an easing economic landscape means that H+K saw mid-single-digit topline growth last year, in a region that accounts for more than half of its global footprint, and more than $150m in revenues.
There were particularly strong performances in traditional powerhouse markets such as the UK and Middle East, along with improving results from emerging operations in the Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Denmark and Spain. Sweden has also grown and the firm retains a very strong presence in Norway, the home market of Lars Erik Grønntun, who became chairman and CEO of the region last year, following a leadership reshuffle that saw UK CEO Richard Millar add responsibility for the firm's global creative remit.
Unsurprisingly, Germany is a focus for Grønntun and early results there are good, bolstered by some new hires. H+K's PBN operation remains profitable in Russia, despite tough economic conditions, and the firm has also stepped up expansion in Africa, adding Nigeria to a network that already includes South Africa and Kenya. In terms of capabilities, H+K retains one of the strongest energy teams in the business ( with 60 people in the region working on blue-chip brands such as Shell and Statoil), and also possesses a broad portfolio of clients across FMCG, technology and healthcare.
Despite a relatively weak pipeline from the US, many EMEA operations submitted strong new business performances in 2014, with much of it spanning multiple markets, including Visa, Institut Pasteur, Northtrop Grunman, Twitter and GE Oil & Gas. The UK also expanded its business with Adidas, Ford and Intel, and a major pitch for E.On, while the region as a whole grew its existing business with key clients such as Statoil, Shell, P&G, Novartis, LG and Mondelez.
Much of the growth came after some key hires across the region, particularly in the UK. Simon Shaw and Vikki Chowney arrived in London as chief creative officer and director of content, respectively, with that office also naming three new practice heads, for technology, employee engagement and financial/professional services. Many of the newer recruits reflect the firm's shift more of a visual storytelling model, led by London's status as a global creative hub. This has seen the office develop a comprehensive set of IP and tools, along with a new training partnership with Hyper Island, as it attempts to build the blend of generalist and specialist skills that are required from the modern PR firm.
Ketchum's EMEA region operations have been evolving over the past few years, since the 2009 merger of the US-based firm and its German-based sister agency Pleon, which also brought with it operations in Central and Eastern Europe and the Netherlands. A year later, Ketchum acquired Russia's Maslov, and in 2013 it added German creative boutique Brandzeichen.
Integrating all of those businesses proved challenging, but EMEA chief executive David Gallagher has been insistent in his belief that it would all come together, and in 2014 for the first time it did. There was growth in Germany (albeit modest) and in the UK—the two equally-important pillars of Ketchum's EMEA operations—under the leadership of Dirk Popp and Denise Kaufmann respectively (both relatively new to their roles). The Russian operation (nominated to Consultancy of the Year in its market) has been performing strongly for several years, and the Brussels office—focused on Belgian market PR rather than public affairs—likewise made a strong contribution last year.
After stunning its bigger rivals to win Pan-EMEA Consultancy of the Year honours last year, Ogilvy PR continued its progress over the past 12 months, integrating the highly-rated Memac Ogilvy Middle Eastern operation to add the kind of regional scale that global CEO Stuart Smith so clearly craves. Ogilvy PR now weighs in at around $70m in EMEA, after growing by 33% in 2014 (although a good two-thirds of that growth came via the addition of Memac's Middle East and North African network).
The firm's regional profile, accordingly, now features strong operations in numerous markets, notably in mature countries like the UK and France and places like Turkey, South Africa and Kenya — emerging markets where Ogilvy possesses an edge on many of its rivals. The integration of Memac can only help that state of affairs, although Smith will be keen to see better growth in Germany (where the firm is still small); and the Czech Republic and Ireland (where it is among the market leaders).
After being elevated to the global CEO role late last year, Smith continues to lead EMEA from New York, but is investing in a more cohesive regional leadership team. The first major sign of that came from UK CEO Michael Frohlich's promotion to EMEA chief operating officer, and there have also been investment in regional roles for such functions as new business, human resources and knowledge management — all part of H+K veteran Smith's desire to build a genuine 'one-firm' culture across Ogilvy EMEA.
Business growth was again good, and more profitable, led by a London operation that continues to win business and produce great creative work, and the Memac network that does much the same. South Africa continues to shine, with Turkey up 35% to around $5m in fee income. Key new business across the region included Allianz, Acer and General Mills; the firm doubled the number of clients it services in three or more offices, and increased its roster of +$1m clients.
Perhaps the most impressive thing about Weber Shandwick's growth in Europe last year—a very healthy 6% organic, better than 20% with its Prime acquisition included—was its consistency across both markets (the UK and continental Europe were on a similar pace) and practice areas. But other metrics are similarly impressive: the firm retained all but one of its top 40 clients, which grew by a combined 10% over the course of the year; digital revenue was up by 30% and now accounts for a third of EMEA revenue.
Clients such as Aldi, Abbott, Merck, Nestle, Novartis, SABIC and Unilever all stepped up their spend, and there was new business from Beijing 2022, FIFA, FoodDrinkEurope, Listerine, Rolls Royce, Telefonica, Twitter, and Wickes. The continued success of the digital capability (now helmed by EMEA lead Adam Clyne) in the realm of content creation is now complemented by a planning team that doubled in size last year, and a new data and analytics center in Cologne.


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Reese Witherspoon's Engagement Ring
Reese Witherspoon's Engagement Ring – Dazzling!
Reese Witherspoon's engagement ring, featuring a gorgeous 4-carat Ashoka diamond simply set on a platinum band embellished with pave diamonds, is an elegant piece with a timeless feel. The couple began dating in January of 2009 and announced their engagement in December of 2010. Not only did Reese and Jim express their happiness with their relationship, Jim bonded easily with Reese's children, Deacon and Ava, who she shares with prior husband Ryan Phillippe.
Reese and Jim were married in Ojai, California, in March of 2011. The family has continued enjoying life since then, and we wish this lovely Hollywood couple many wonderful years together.
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Fun Facts about Reese Witherspoon
Born March 22, 1976, Reese Witherspoon landed her first feature role in the 1991 film The Man in the Moon. She gained greater popularity for roles in Freeway and Pleasantville, but her real breakthrough came with her appearance as Elle Woods in the 2001 hit Legally Blonde. Her 2005 portrayal of June Cash in Walk the Line earned her a Golden Globe, and Academy Award, and numerous other awards.
Reese married actor Ryan Phillippe in 1999. The couple separated in 2006 and divorced in 2007. She later dated her Rendition co-star, Jake Gyllenhall; they broke off their relationship in 2009. Reese has two children from her marriage with Phillippe, and she and husband Jim have a son, Tennessee James Toth, who was born in 2012.
Did you know that Reese Witherspoon has a long philanthropic history? She has supported Save the Children for many years, and was on the board of the Children's Defense Fund. She was also among a group of actresses who traveled to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Reese is the honorary chair of the Avon Foundation, which is a charitable organization that focuses on important women's issues.
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What Our Experts Have to Say about Reese Witherspoon's Engagement Ring.
Reese Witherspoon's engagement ring features a rare Ashoka diamond, which features rounded corners and 62 displayed facets. Only about ten percent of the rough diamonds mined each year have the ability to withstand the rigors of the Ashoka cut, making this particular ring a rare and valuable one. Like many celebrity engagement rings, this one is breathtakingly priced at over $150,000.
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Walks in Northern Territory
Cemetery & Trig Hill Loop
This is a hugely historic area and this walk, with its interpretive signs, takes you out to the cemetery and around the immediate area, up Trig Hill and back to the Telegraph Station.
Claypan Walk (Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve)
The Claypan Walk is 1.6 km return and meanders along the edge of the mostly dry claypans that transform into reflective pools for short periods after rain. There are several viewing platforms
along the way that provide the best views of Rainbow Valley.
1 km return
Corroboree Rock Walk (East Macdonell Ranges)
Corroboree Rock is a dark grey column of dolomite an hour's drive east of Alice Springs.
It's one of many sites in the MacDonnell Ranges that's of great importance to the Eastern Arrernte people.
Take a short walk around the base of the rock to survey the area and have a closer look at the ancient sedimentary, fine-grained rock. At the base you can see dark grey and light grey streaky blobs of dolostone rock. A ring of low ground surrounding it makes it look like an obelisk.
The real significance of the rocky outcrop to the Eastern Arrernte people is not well known. Corroboree Rock was probably not a corroboree site due to the lack of water in the area, but was probably used as an important storage site for ceremonial objects.
The rock itself is an outcrop of dolomite from the Bitter Springs Formation originally laid down in salty lakes 800 million years ago.
Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve is an easy stopover on your way to other East MacDonnell landmarks such as Trephina Gorge and Arltunga. The reserve is easily reached along the sealed road by two-wheel drive vehicles.
Emily Gap (Anthwerrke)
Emily Gap (Anthwerrke) is a registered sacred site. A large rock painting depicts the caterpillar dreaming. Please respect the site and do not touch any Aboriginal art.
Jessie Gap
These small Gaps in the Heavitree Range are the first features you come to on your trip into the East MacDonnell Ranges. They contain interesting Aboriginal paintings and are important
spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people.
500 m return
Karlu Karlu Walk
Karlu Karlu translates as 'round boulders', or the Devils Marbles, is a living cultural landscape and traditional country of the Warumunga, Kaytetye, Alyawarra and Warlpiri people. These granite boulders, many of which are precariously balanced on top of one another are scattered across the wide shallow valley that makes up the Reserve.
Mayijangu & Lookout Walk
Nyanjiki Lookout providing panoramic views of the Reserve and the opportunity to 'rock hop' the marbles. These granite boulders, many of which are precariously balanced on top of one another are scattered across the wide shallow valley that makes up the Reserve.
Mushroom Rock (Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve)
A 1 km loop walk allows visitors to view Mushroom Rock, an interesting sandstone formation with many Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) nests attached to the upper walls.
Nurrku Walk & Yakkula Loop
This walk provides visitors with a longer opportunity to experience the wider Reserve. These granite boulders, many of which are precariously balanced on top of one another are scattered across the wide shallow valley that makes up the Reserve.
The Pebbles
Kunjarra, The Pebbles are a natural rock formation surrounded by myth and legend; a women's place. Kunjarra is believed by the Warumungu Aboriginal people to be related to the Devils Marbles and are a sacred site where a number of dancing and healing rituals have been traditionally carried out.
Due to the significance of the site, visitors are asked not to climb on the rocks.
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What Do People Really Think Of Beyond Burgers?
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Beyond Burger Stock Is Soaring, But For Some Vegetarians, It's More Sizzle Than Steak
Cait Munro
Even if you're not a practicing vegan or vegetarian, chances are you're aware of the boom in meat-free burger patties that, unlike veggie or black bean burgers, are engineered to look, taste, and feel just like real meat. They're pink, they bleed; they simulate the experience of being a carnivore for people who have ostensibly chosen a herbivorous existence. And suddenly, these fake meat products are everywhere, from grocery stores to trendy NYC restaurants like The Butcher's Daughter and Mission Chinese, and even in fast food joints where beef has long reigned supreme. They're having an impact on the economy, too. Since Beyond Meat, purveyor of the Beyond Burger, went public in early May, shares in the company are up more than 700 percent since it announced its IPO.
As investors clamour to get a piece of the Beyond Meat pie, its primary competitor, Impossible Foods, is struggling to keep up with the demand for its products, which are sold at major chains like Burger King in the US (still waiting here BK!). Beyond Meat has already offered to step in and fulfil any orders Impossible can't fill from restaurants — which means the faux-burger turf wars are officially on. But beyond the hype and buzz, how many people are actually making 21st century meat substitute a staple of their diet?
While vegans and vegetarians are, for obvious reasons, a primary target audience for the products, some don't seem to like them. It's understandable — while many in the veg community forgo meat for ethical or health-related reasons, plenty of people just don't care for the taste of it. So why would they want something that mimics that?
"They are too processed, have a weird chemical taste, and the texture freaks me out!" says Kate Mey, a vegan we connected with through a veganism Facebook group, of Beyond Burgers. "Each time I have a terrible stomachache and the taste of oil in my mouth for a day or so. Hard pass. I'll stick to my bean and grain patties," agrees fellow vegan Laurie Burk.
(It's also worth noting that PETA claims that Impossible Burgers are not technically vegan, as they are reportedly tested on animals. No such claims exist about Beyond Burgers.)
But plenty of other non-meat-eaters say they love the patties. "I am so glad that someone is making options for burgers that isn't a black bean or tasteless soybean patty," says Jocelyn Steward. "As a vegan of two years, the Beyond Burger has given me sanity," agrees Maile Waite. "Though I try to eat mostly whole foods, there are days where I just need a juicy burger! Beyond Meat has given me the opportunity to continue saving animals' lives, and the environment, while still enjoying the convenience of fast food."
"My first time having the burger was at TGIFriday's. Amazing," adds Curl Ardee, a professional chef and food blogger. "Decided to try and prepare it home after going to Whole Foods and was able to cook it perfectly. Such a great alternative and way less mess than preparing a normal burger. Loved it and will definitely use it again."
Despite the animal testing controversy, some people say they prefer the taste of Impossible Burgers to those made by Beyond Meats, which some have criticised for their "grainy" texture and "weird" flavour.
"I have been a vegetarian for over 30 years and HATE the Beyond Burger," says Susan Roth. "I tried it when it first came out and actually really liked it for about a month but then I began to hate it. I can't exactly say why except that the flavour is just weird. I do love its competitor the Impossible Burger which to me tastes more like meat. I am okay with the Beyond Crumbles which I fry up and throw in chilli, spaghetti, etc. and love the Beyond Sausage."
Would-be fans also point out that Beyond and Impossible Burgers aren't actually all that much healthier than non-meat alternatives, even though they are presented as such. As vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based diets are becoming more popular, there's a growing perception that meat-free equals healthy, and that's just not always true.
"Just because something is plant-based doesn't mean it's healthier," notes Sarah Ryan, a registered dietitian nutritionist and a spokesperson for the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "In fact, if you compare the Beyond Burger with an 85% lean beef burger, the calories, protein, and fat are comparable. As a dietitian, I suggest picking a food you'll truly enjoy more. Some people forget that most of the beef case in the grocery store is lean and a healthy burger is definitely attainable, and sometimes more enjoyable, when choosing beef."
"I definitely think it's a better alternative to so many out there. As with anything processed, I go to a rating scale: good, better, best! This would definitely fit into the 'better' category. While being processed, it doesn't contain any soy or gluten which gives it a thumbs up," tempers Jayne Williams, a health and nutrition coach. "It does contain some 'shelf stabilisers' which in my opinion aren't the absolute healthiest."
Whether or not women are eating Beyond Burgers, they're happily investing in them. "I personally bought stock in beyond meat and glad I did," says Amy Smolenski, who says there's no way her husband would have agreed to go vegan without meat substitutes. "I'd rather him be a junk food vegan than not vegan at all."
And if Impossible Foods should want to go public, they'll have a ready investor in Sydney Masters, who says: "Beyond Burger doesn't hold a candle to Impossible Foods — unfortunately it is a private company or I'd invest! I'm a fan and even my husband, who is a meat eater, loves it too."
Beyond vs Impossible Burger: Reviews From Real People
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In one of my works-in-progress, (with the working title "A Path to Prosperity - digging out from debt, firing your landlord and eventually, your boss - all on about $10 bucks an hour"), one of the key themes I try and hammer home, is the importance of a location-independent income - what I call a 'Portable Income". Unfettered mobility + an income that follows you wherever you go - being a sort of modern-day nomad with a paycheck, will give you a tremendous advantage over most others as the Great Decession deepens and settles in for the long haul.
You'll have an income, while others will be out of work, and eventually, out of UE benefits. You'll be free to relocate to wherever you find most advantageous, while others will be stuck on the unemployment line, tethered by hope to a local industry that ain't coming back anytime soon, and chained by necessity and circumstance to an underwater home that's worth less than it's mortgage balance, that's costing them big bucks they simply no longer have to keep it, and that can't be sold anytime soon for anywhere near what is still owed. And even if not behind on their mortgage, they will be geographically limited in how far they can go to chase what little paid work is out there. There is a point of diminishing return, beyond which it simply won't pay to travel for work. You, on the other hand, *ideally*, will have your work and income follow YOU. This would free up your time, energy and resources to devote to more important things.
And yes, yes,...I know what you're thinking; "Uhm,...wait a minute?...you rent and work for someone else!?!". This is true, (and I was quite honest and up-front about that in my "About Me" page, no?) but in my defense, if the economy didn't fall off the cliff at the most inopportune moment - an event an ordinary "little guy" like myself could not reasonably have been expected to foresee, let alone have any control over, I would've already achieved the first two items in the subtitle over a year ago, as I already bought and paid for the modest and inexpensive home I intended to relocate-to. The best-laid plans of mice and men, and all that.
I'm still quite a ways off from "firing my boss", though - the crash not only caught me off guard, it also personally affected me, has waylaid me and caused me to put my plans on hold. It has also become apparent to me, that the economy is unlikely to recover, and will likely get worse. Like everyone else, I need an income to live on, and have slowly become convinced that depending on traditional "employment" for one's livelihood in this increasingly volatile and unstable jobs-market is unwise. It is why I chose to stay here and rent on expensive Long Island , rather than take a chance and relocate to a State where I know almost no one, and where the unemployment % is substantially worse - no matter HOW cheap it is to live there. Afterall, if your income drops to zero, it won't matter whether your housing costs are $1,500 a month or $150. In the latter case, it will simply take somewhat longer before the lights go off, but *eventually*, off they will go, if you don't find another source of income. Best to have that all sorted out before committing to a move.
Although I would need little in way of income to live reasonably well once I relocate, it's become apparent I cannot count on finding employment there, and would be at serious risk of financial difficulties(if not disaster), should I lose my job in a State with 12+% unemployment and where I have no network through which to obtain another job fairly quickly. It's also why I have begun focusing, in earnest, on creating my own portable income. And you should, too. But that's grist for another post, and I want to get back to the subject at hand.
1) You want to be as independent of the jobs-market as possible.
2) You want to be able to relocate to somewhere, where the cost of living is cheap.
There are other factors to consider of course, especially regarding #2, but these are the two main reasons to pursue such an income.
At the left-end of the spectrum - "100% active, location-dependant"
The "100% active", means you have to keep working to keep making money. Now, this is not necessarily a bad thing - many people find dignity, and derive satisfaction and meaning from their work. (I'm just not one of them, LOL;) There is absolutely nothing wrong with honest work, such as working with your hands. The main drawback, however, is that there may come a time when you are no longer able or willing to keep working.
Which brings us to the location-dependant part. Let's say you are a mechanic, and both you and your toolbox are portable. You can fix things, you are good at what you do, and can charge a very reasonable amount for your services, since you don't have the overhead of a shop nor need to pay a shop-owner a percentage of your take. You work out of your van, and can travel to your customers if for whatever reason, they cannot come to you. You build up a clientele based on word of mouth and referrals, as well as repeat business. But having done so, you cannot easily pack up and move to another part of the State, let alone country, without effectively losing your customer base. So if you plan on making a go of this type of work, you'd do well to do your research as to where you want to settle down, and plan on staying put there. This income is only portable in that you could conceivably start this nearly anywhere, albeit reasonably close to your intended customers.
You sell physical goods on ebay, NON-drop-shipped, and basically only need to be reasonably close to a Post Office or FedEx/UPS drop-off point.
Further to the right some more."somewhat" active, location-independent.
This actually encompasses a wide range of income sources, from Social Security, disability pensions, annuities, rental income, pensions, structured settlements, reverse mortgages, dividend income, ect, ect, all the way to a fully-automated online business, such as selling an ebook you wrote via clickbank, and letting others do the marketing via an affiliate program, or creating or commissioning your own educational CD or DVD, using an order fulfillment house that handles reproduction and distribution of your CD or DVD. Both of these last two examples are also what I call "work once, get paid forever"-types of endeavours.
At this point I suppose I should mention telecommuting jobs, temp-work and the like - while it's certainly possible to make a living online, working for someone else, it is, IMHO, basically employment minus the commute (whether employee, temp or IC), and is still dependant on an employer, thus carrying the same risks of layoffs, no work available, a slowdown or mismanagement problem, as well as a good old fashioned falling out. This, and my independent streak, tell me that I'd be better off in the long run by being my own employer, and to the extent possible, my own economy.
While going this route is certainly not without it's own set of risks, once up and running, the risks are spread out among hundreds of customers vs one or two employers. If you lose a few customers, you won't be out of business. If you lose your only employer. you ARE out of business. It's a trade-off to be sure - while an employee-type situation generally means a steady paycheck, few worries and little control, it's also an "all your eggs in one basket"- scenario. Which is fine until something happens to the basket. In this age of uncertainty, disposable employees, business failures and layoffs - as well as constant worries about job security, I think it's better to shoot for something that is independent of the job-market as well.
No one type of portable income stream is right for everyone, of course, but from the examples I posted, you can get an idea of the various types of portable incomes there are, and can probably use your imagination and creativity to get ideas of which one might work for you. And surely, you can see the potential? Not only the potential for being free of the hassles of holding down a job,once and for all, but also of being able to live in a nice, clean, healthy area with a low population density, low taxes and low cost of living - that may otherwise have been impossible for you to consider had employment prospects been a consideration.
As long as your portable income is fairly steady and reliable, and can cover your basic living expenses with some room to spare, there is really no reason why it can't work. If this sounds risky, keep in mind, you would be starting small, with little or no investment, from the safety and (relative)security of your existing home and job. If you think basing an income that rests on the continued operation and functionality of the internet is risky, consider that if and when the grid DOES go down for an extended time - perhaps even the Last Time, taking the internets with it, you probably won't have a job for long, anyway.
i agree with working for yourself, I have been doing so for many years, heavy truck repair including welding and custom work. Problem for me is the 60 % drop in business over the last two years while still maintaining a shop overhead that should have 4 men working. It whittled down to just me and a part time guy, but the overhead prevented me from making any profit.
We are going to have to live on a much cheaper wage in the near future, keeping overhead in relation to income will be critical. Up here in Ontario, many are in debt to the hilt and already people are loosing thier homes and the bankruptcy rates are climbing, our housing nightmare is just starting to unfold.