Heirlooms are any plant that has been grown for at least 50 years commercially or that has been passed down through a family for at least two generations. Heirlooms have many advantages, especially in a given area or region. They are usually very well adapted to their region's climate and soil, are proven to be resistant to pests in that area, and often provide consistent flavor and sizes in their yields.
Heirlooms also often have a great history and background to them that can be as interested and fun as the tomatoes themselves. They are also open-pollinated, which means they will bear seeds for the next generation's planting (unlike hybrids).
Here are the most popular heirloom tomatoes varieties in North America along with some notes on each to help the gardener know which may be right for them.
These are probably the most common types of heirlooms and the name actually applies to several varieties. When looking for seeds, be wary that this name is often applied to hybrid offspring from beefsteak types. Beefsteaks are very large bearing plants that grow high (4-6 feet) and bear tomatoes of a pound or better in most climates. They are relatively easy to grow, but are very water sensitive and require a consistent watering regimen to stay healthy.
Brandywine are relatively large tomatoes with an excellent flavor with a pink hue (red flesh seen through a mostly clear skin). Coming from Ohio, these tomatoes have become widespread and geographic varieties are all over the United States and Canada. This is likely the most well-known heirloom variety and it's very easy to grow almost anywhere.
These are a beefsteak variety with an unusual green shoulder and what in tomato-speak is called black coloring (aka purple) inside. They are very tasty and grow on very large plants with big fruit bearing capabilities. A smaller variety called the Black Pear has the same smoky flavor of the Cherokee's, but grows on a smaller plant yielding tomatoes of about half the size. Both are easy to grow in most North American climates and are a great heirloom for the beginning gardener.
German Stripe are some of the largest tomatoes available, these boat-shaped yellow-gold monsters can be up to two pounds in weight. Pink and red stripes accent the fruit and these are excellent slicing tomatoes for sandwiches and tomato bowl recipes. Easy to grow just about anywhere with a long enough season (up to 120 days).
Green Zebra is a fun variety of green tomato with yellow zebra stripes throughout. These are tart tomatoes that never lose their green coloring (the yellow darkens as the tomato ripens). Very popular amongst picklers and fryers, these tomatoes are relatively easy to grow in most parts of the country.
Hailing from West Virginia (hence the name), these are large, often odd-shaped orange tomatoes with interesting red streaks throughout the flesh. They have a high sugar content and almost fruity flavor and are very popular for salads and to eat raw like apples. They grow well in zones 3-4.
These heart-shaped heirloom tomatoes resemble oversized Romas in look and are popular because of their large size and sweet flavor. They grow well in warmer areas, but can require some care to yield good fruit. Probably not a good tomato for the beginning gardener.
Also known as the Red Calabash, these come from Chiapas in Mexico. They are large beefsteaks with a succulent flavor. They are thin-skinned and generally only grow well in the southern states, especially those of the Western U.S.
Mortgage Lifters get their name from the Great Depression when they were grown by a man in West Virginia in order to pay off his mortgage. They began as a beefsteak cross of three or four varieties (German, Italian and English) to create a melting pot beefsteak. They are excellent when eaten roasted and grow well in most of the middle states.
Polish Linguisa tomatoes are a variety of tomato that looks more like a red pepper than a tomato. They are very sweet and highly productive, producing a lot of yield during the season. They are great for pastes, sauces and well suited to growing in the Northeast.
WHERE TO FIND HEIRLOOM TOMATOES?
The best places to find heirlooms are at seed exchanges or through heirloom specific catalog outlets. Most on this list are popular enough that they can be found at a variety of sources and the seeds will not be prohibitively expensive.


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A group of rough and rugged men and one female prisoner on her way to be hanged get trapped in a blizzard and make plans to stay in a tavern for three days in Quentin Tarrantino's latest film, THE HATEFUL EIGHT. Most of the characters don't much like any of the others, and fragile alliances can change quickly with just the right story or revelation. It's going to be a tense, and ultimately bloody, layover.
It wouldn't quite be fair to say that THE HATEFUL EIGHT is an uncredited remake of John Carpenter's THE THING, but it certainly has some parallels to that movie. A small group of characters are trapped together during a blizzard. None of them can trust each other. And at least one of them is looking to take out some or all of the others through surreptitious means if possible, blatant ones if necessary. Only unlike THE THING, there's no blood test to reveal who the bad guys are. And if there was, the whole cast would likely come up positive.
Of course you've also got the star of THE THING, Kurt Russell, playing bounty hunter John Ruth, one of the titular EIGHT. And the soundtrack by Ennio Morricone, while largely consisting of new music, includes a few cues originally written for Carpenter's film that went unused until now. There are other similarities, but to mention some of them would amount to spoilers.
The other major influence on the plot seems to be the sort of closed room "whodunit" that Agatha Christie specialized in. When a poisoning takes place at the film's halfway point, Samuel L. Jackson's Major Marquis Warren turns into something of a profanity spewing Miss Marple as he seeks to deduce who the poisoner is. There's also some Hitchcockian suspense leading up to the poisoning, as the audience knows the coffee has been tampered with, but the characters (except for the poisoner, of course, and at least one other character) do not.
This is a film very much built on artifice and playing games with the audience. There are touches that make sure you never forget you're watching a movie: a musical overture and intermission, just like the epics of yore, and expository narration by Tarantino himself at two important points in the film, to name the most overt.
It also seems as if some of the cast are intentionally channeling other actors – Tim Roth comes across more like Christoph Waltz, and Demián Bichir plays a character named "Bob" in a way that couldn't help but make me think of DeNiro. Which kind of works, because every character in the film is putting on a performance of some sort. You never know how much of what any of them say is true.
Lying is, in fact, a major theme of the film. Even the title is a misdirection, with the number of hateful individuals who figure into the main plot being at least nine, and arguably ten.
It doesn't quite connect on an emotional level the way the best of Tarantino's films do, but as a playful filmmaking exercise it's entertaining while still effectively conveying its themes. Of course the usual caveats that accompany any Tarantino film apply here: it's full of graphic violence, general brutality, copious profanity, and racial slurs.
And there's an awful lot of abuse heaped upon Jennifer Jason Leigh's Daisy Domergue which some might see as misogynistic. Which it is, within the story. The male characters don't like each other, but they really don't like Daisy.
But depicting something isn't the same as endorsing it. If anything this is a film that, rather than glorifying hate of any kind, shows just how ugly and destructive it can be. And it does so while still being hugely entertaining, and occasionally even laugh out loud funny. 3 1/2 out of 4 stars.
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You can have up to 20 items out on your card.
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Everyone must keep to the corona measures. This is vital in order to combat corona and to reduce the pressure on the health-care capacity. How can you apply these rules as a resident of a dormitory? The City has listed the most frequently asked questions.
Can I be in my dorm together with my roommates?
Yes, you can, but do try to avoid social contacts as much as possible. Keep as much distance from each other as you can, where possible 1.5 metres. This also applies to balconies, terraces, and private gardens.
Does the rule for the 1.5-metre distance between persons also apply to roommates when outside?
Yes: since the emergency decree does not consider cohabiting students as a joint household, the normal rules apply: no more than two persons outside together and at 1.5-metre distance.
Can we as a group sit on the sidewalk or the square in front of our house?
The pavement or the square are part of the public space. The required distance of 1.5-metre distance from each other applies to groups of three persons or more. Since the emergency decree does not classify cohabitating students as a joint household, you must observe the 1.5-metre distance in the public space.
Gatherings are moreover not allowed, even if a distance of 1.5 metres is observed, such as organised gatherings or when people agree to meet up. Spontaneous get-togethers can also apply as such gatherings.
Can I use the common areas if I have a cold or other health complaints?
Try to avoid this where you can and in any case always keep to the distance of 1.5 metres.
Do you spend a lot of time together in common areas and does anyone have any health complaints? In that case, also the other residents have to stay at home to prevent any possible spread of the coronavirus, because there are stricter measures for home isolation and family quarantine. For all measures, please go to the RIVM website.
How many visitors am I allowed to have?
As long as no one has a cold or other health complaints, you can have a maximum of three visitors. Please limit the number of social contacts, stick to a small circle of people you know. And again, the 1.5-metre distance rule applies.
Are roommates allowed to have visitors when I'm having visitors?
Yes, but make sure you're in different rooms. Obviously, it's not a good idea for a house to be filled with people because everyone has three persons visiting who enter common areas. Use common sense to deal with this and keep to the general arrangements about the distance and the ban on gatherings. Enforcement may be applied in cases of excessive abuse.
Can we have a house party with just the people from our own house?
This is not a good idea, because it's practically difficult to keep to the 1.5 metre distance. If you're only together with your housemates, you can organise a fun evening for each other. However, for local residents and passers-by who are not aware that you live together with ten students, it may seem as if you're having a party with visitors. This can cause confusion and irritation, be aware of this and allow for such situations.
Will a fine be imposed if too many persons are visiting?
Yes, police and municipal enforcers may impose a fine of € 390.- if more than three persons are visiting at gatherings who do not keep to the 1.5-metre distance. They will consider the situation on the spot. Police and enforcers will then assess what action to take. Your are urgently advised to show common sense, take responsibility and keep your distance.
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When I think about it, it's been 8 years passed since I said "I do" to him whom I chose to live with forever. I could say that even without a travel or celebration, I felt complete just having him and our two best loved kids.
On our special day (3rd wk of May), we went to Tagaytay and stayed overnight at Summit Ridge Hotel. Both of us agreed that the place was just okay, not what we expect for its price tag. Taal Vista hotel is still better where we stayed few years ago.
During the day, we had lunch at Java Jazz since Trip Advisor gave him that idea. I did like the "bistek tagalog" I ordered. Their food is good for one serving. Afterwards, we had coffee at Bag of Beans. It was my first time there. Then, we went to Sky Ranch. Both of us are not good with heights so we went there for sight seeing & the view of Taal.
The highlight for me was our dinner at Marcia Adams. I really like eating in home-based resto because they usually serve better food and has good ambiance.
Morning after, we had breakfast at Breakfast at Antonio's. I like the place very much for having good food, breath of fresh air, ambiance, and view of Taal. As for him, his eyes feasted on the row of luxury cars that includes a Ferrari.
On our way home, I got some potted plants including a sunflower to show to Reese. We were still to get pasalubong until we had a phone call on an emergency at home. Gian fell on his crib! We rushed home and brought him to the ER just to make sure. Thank God he was okay. Our celebration is important to us, but our kids comes first.


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Lace Isn't Just for Your Fabrics!
A classic look that's been around for ages, lace continues to be one of our all-time favorite details in home decor. From classic fabrics to printed detailing, we want to show you some of our favorite inspired decor!
It doesn't get more traditional than a doily… but what about on a rug? We LOVE this twist on a classic look!
Bedding is always a perfect place to find some romantic lace detailing.
If you love the look of lace, but can't find the right place for a fabric so delicate, try some options that capture its style without having to worry about its maintenance! What do you think about an accent wall like this? We love it!
If you're frantically worrying about spills on your beautiful table linens, boy have we got the thing for you. Famous for their durability, Chilewich lacey metallic placemats can be cleaned with a quick and easy wipe.
I'm a huge fan of white dinnerware because of how nicely it complements food. If plain white is too simple for you, lace-inspired borders add an elegant touch to your table without breaking your color scheme!
Does lace feel too traditional for your style? We love how Wisteria proves you can mix and match lace with metals!
What other inspired ideas have you seen? We'd love to hear from you!
This past weekend, I went apple picking with my family, and I officially feel like Fall has arrived (despite the Summer weather)! While you might not have caramel apples, cider doughnuts, and pumpkins in your home every day, there are lots of ways to capture all the Fall feels in your decor- even on a budget!
While seasonal decor can be so fun and festive, no one wants to spend an arm and a leg on items you may only enjoy for a few short months. We've harvested a list of our favorite picks for Fall, all for under $25! Time to get shopping!
Not only is flannel the quintessential pattern of colder weather, this pillow from Pottery Barn is even reversible! That means the same throw pillows will carry you fashionably right from Fall to Winter. Mix and match, or reverse the cover whenever you're ready for a change!
Whether you're hosting a holiday or looking for a festive fruit bowl centerpiece, this gorgeous bowl from Anthropologie is the perfect choice. And for the price, how can you beat it?!
I love any excuse for Kate Spade… and this pie dish is perfect for any holiday!
With all of that holiday cooking, this kitchen rug will have you working in style.
Whether you are trying to put together a fashionable new outfit or a fun new room design, pattern mixing can seem like such a daunting task. You may love the look of mixing patterns, but where do you even begin? How can you tell what patterns will work together, and which will clash?
Once we show you a few of our favorite tips, you'll be mixing patterns together like a pro!
A great way to start with your pattern mixing is by pairing florals and stripes. Here, you can see that the vibrant floral wallcovering meshes so nicely with the striped rug in front. They've even gone the extra step and added more patterns in their throw pillows to tie the look together using two common colors: pink and black. The wallcovering, rug, and pillows all have these two colors in common, which creates a nice harmony between the three very different patterns.
Again, we see a strong harmony between the colors in each pattern in this bright, beautiful space. The floral print on the wall is complemented beautifully by the boldly striped couch, and framed by curtains using the same pink and orange hues. Stunning!
Another beautiful way to mix patterns is to go monochromatic, using the same color in each one. By using the same light blue in each pattern, this bedroom is simple and in perfect harmony.
If the monochromatic look is too mellow for you, pairing complementary colors is a great way to introduce different colors together. Again, you can see how beautifully florals and stripes mix!
I love this dining room from Serena & Lily for so many reasons, and the way they've mixed blue-based patterns together is definitely one of them! The napkins draped from the chair backs show you how versatile the look is when you have a base of stripes and polka dots to build off of.
If you like the feel of a monochromatic space, but want to add small pops of color, here's a great example of how to pattern mix in the same color family. Here, you see several different patterns and textures all meshing together perfectly because they are all soft, cool tones.
This bright and sunny living space shows off a more complex mix of patterns, but the commonalities are still the same. The wall, couch, and rug, while all very different in design, still have the same vibrant pop of blue that threads them together.
A classic mix, bold black and white stripes work great with a patterned rug. I especially love the way that the black stripes really make the rug border pop!
Another classic style, black and white is one of the easiest ways to mix several different patterns. Bedding, lamps, and accessories are all tied together by the same two bold colors. Not to mention, the options for adding in pops of color are endless!
Hopefully you've learned a few tricks to start pattern mixing on your own- start simple, and the more comfortable you get with it, the more fun you'll have mixing different patterns together! What will you try first? Let us know in the comment section!
I just returned from a fabulous (and oh so warm!) trip out to the west coast to see Jillian. After some San Diego fun time we headed East to Palm Springs for a little desert getaway. There is so much beautiful mid-century modern design, at times I really felt like we traveled back in time! We also stumbled upon an exhibit from Desert X – a house made entirely of mirrors, inside and out. It reflected the mountains and desert in such a unique way!
Palm Springs is a beautiful, funky little town amidst this grandeur. From the hotels, to the houses, shops, and art galleries, it seemed that everywhere in Palm Springs was rocking that amazing retro look! Combing the mid-century style with bright colors, prints, and shiny metals, really ties the look together and gives it a more modern flare.
You don't have to go to Palm Springs to get the look. Here are some of our favorite vendors and their takes on mid-century modern. What do you think of these looks?
What's your favorite? Would you bring some of this Palm Springs style to your home? Let us know in the comments!
Bigger is always better, right? And it's easier to design a big space than a small one, correct? No and NO! I've been intrigued with the trend towards "tiny houses". They are an architect's wonder and a designer's challenge.
How DO you put someone's entire living space into one small room?? Here are some amazing examples of how small can be beautiful, functional, and inviting. From the most contemporary, to rustic, and everything in between… Take a look at some masters of this new trend! I love them all!
So, what do you think? Could you live in one of these homes? I'd love hear from anyone that has one to tell us about their experience!
Pantone's 2016 Color of the Year Part 2: Serenity. A little bluish purple, a little smoky blue… Depends on the day and the piece! Here's a few of our favorites to inspire you!
Or on a crisp, striped pouf..
I love Annie Sloan paint in every color, especially this one!
Doesn't it seem so calming on bedding like this one?
It's smart on the walls….
And my favorite picture yet…the teddy bear is cute, too! Isn't my "grand puppy" Rocco just the cutest?? He's showing off his Serenity-inspired toy for us!
What do you think about Pantone's color, Serenity? Doesn't it just go perfectly with its counterpart, Rose Quartz?
Splurge or Save? You Decide!
I love Design. And good Design doesn't always mean you have to break the bank. That being said, not all "design" is created equal. As you will see in the items that we have gathered below, it is possible to find a much less expensive version of the look you are trying to achieve. So, what's the difference? When should you go for the "splurge" and when should you hold back and "save"?
Splurge or "luxury" design pieces are usually custom created. They are available in an endless array of fabrics, finishes, and colors. They are very often handcrafted by artisans and made to stand the test of time. A high-end piece of furniture will be with you for a very long time; These are the heirloom pieces handed down from our grandparents. Upholstered pieces can be recovered and wood can be refinished but the integrity of the piece will remain. So, if you are settled in a place you plan to be in for a while and are financially able to make that occasional luxury purchase, then go for it and know that it will last. Be smart in your choices. Make your "splurge" be for the classics – timeless pieces that will never go out of style and that you will not get tired of seeing!
Look-a-like or "save" pieces are for a given period of time. Let's face it, they are never going to be handed down to your children. But they do serve a purpose! If you live in an apartment and want some good design on the "cheap", go for it! It will make a big impact in your decor. Look-a-likes are perfect if you are still experimenting with what you like and where you want to live, and they give a big bang for the buck! What if you just want to go for a trendy piece in a hot new color? Give the look-a-like a try and see if it works! If it does, then go for the "splurge"!
We've gathered some "Splurge" and "Save" below – now you can decide which works best for you! All product info is direct from the manufacturers' websites to ensure an objective decision! Happy shopping!
Made with 300-thread-count 100% cotton. Fabric-covered button closure with interior ties to keep duvet in place.
Made with 150-thread-count 100% cotton. Button closure.
Made in Morocco by skilled artisans, this leather pouf is an essential for adding a pop of handcrafted color to your home.
Each pouf is dyed to exact color specifications and hand-sewn for superior durability.
Filled with dense cotton, this versatile piece is perfect as an ottoman or decorative accent.
Elegant light grey Moroccan leather poufs made with first grade genuine goat leather, hand-dyed and hand-stitched and embroidered by skilled persons.
Washed wood in a Distressed Truffle finish makes the Meacham Desk a noteworthy addition to home or office.
The Shaker-inspired design is big enough to hold all your electronic accoutrements and provides ample storage with four drawers and four cubby holes.
This Safavieh Landon writing desk keeps you organized in contemporary style.
Drawers provide ample storage space.
Now that you've seen some examples of "splurge" and "save", I hope you'll be better equipped with the info you need to do your own comparison shopping!


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Q: Problem in calculating the global sections of $\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^3}(d)\otimes \mathcal{I}_Z$ This is an additional question to the one I posed in Equivalence of sequences of blowups of $\mathbb{P}^3$
Let $[x_1,x_2,x_3,x_4]$ be coordinates of $\mathbb{P}^3$ and $Z\subset \mathbb{P}^3$ the subscheme given by the ideal $$I_Z=(x_1,x_2,x_3^2) \subset \mathbb{C}[x_1,x_2,x_3,x_4]$$ i.e. $Z$ is a double point supported on the line $L:(x_1=x_2=0)$.
I want to prove that $h^0(\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^3}(d)\otimes \mathcal{I}_Z)=h^0(\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^3}(d))-2$, with $2=length(Z)$.
In order to do this I first blow up the proper base locus in $\mathbb{P}^3$, i.e. the point $p=[0,0,0,1]$, and then blowup the point $q$ corresponding to the direction of the line $L$ in $E_p$ where $E_p \subset Bl_{p}\mathbb{P}^3$ is the exceptional divisor of the first blowup.
Let us finally denote with $E_q\subset Bl_{q}Bl_{p}\mathbb{P}^3$ the exceptional divisor of the second blowup and $E_p'$ the strict transform of $E_p$.
In this way the strict transform of $\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^3}(d)\otimes \mathcal{I}_Z$ corresponds to divisors in $Bl_{q}Bl_{p}\mathbb{P}^3$ of the form $dH-E_q-E_p'$, with $H$ the strict transform of the hyperplane section of $\mathbb{P}^3$.
First I consider the exact sequence $$0 \rightarrow dH-E_p' \rightarrow dH \rightarrow dH_{|E_p'}\rightarrow 0$$ and since the restriction is the trivial bundle we have $h^0(dH_{|E_p'})=1$ yielding $h^0(dH-E_{p}')=h^0(dH)-1$.
Next I consider the following $$0 \rightarrow dH-E_p'-E_q \rightarrow dH-E_{p}' \rightarrow (dH-E_{p}')_{|E_q}\rightarrow 0$$
At this point I have that still $dH_{|E_q}$ is trivial but ${E_{p}'}_{|E_q}$ is the class of $\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^2}(1)$ being $E_q \cong \mathbb{P}^2$ and $E_p' \cap E_q=l$ the exceptional line in $E_p' \cong Bl_q\mathbb{P}^2$.
But now the dimensions do not match, since $h^0(\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^2}(1))=3$ not giving me the right answer $h^0(\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^3}(d)\otimes \mathcal{I}_Z)=h^0(\mathcal{O}_{\mathbb{P}^3}(d))-2$
Do anyone know what am I missing?
Thanks in advance for eventual answers or remarks.

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Getting to know you: Justine Berkeley, SBM Services Ltd.
Kaley Foran- Researcher
Justine Berkeley is the managing director of SBM Services Ltd., and a fellow of NASBM. We spoke to her about her experiences as a school business manager and her thoughts about the challenges faced by SBMs across the country.
You can hear more from Justine at The Key's conference on school business management on 15 October.
Tell us about your background
I began my career as an accountant in industry and moved into education after having children.
I started off working for local authorities providing business management support services for schools, but I didn't feel I could properly support schools without having worked in one myself. You really need to understand the teaching side of things and the context in which you're working if you are to provide valuable advice. So, I moved into my first school business manager (SBM) role in a secondary school, and stayed there for seven years.
Since setting up SBM Services, I've worked with every kind of school; secondary, primary, special schools, free schools and academies. Everything really!
What did you learn from your first SBM role?
The biggest new skill I came away with was learning how to deal with difficult situations. Schools can understandably be very emotional places at times and you need to be able to handle things calmly and adapt to unpredictable situations.
What did you enjoy most about working in a school?
Before entering education, I worked in large corporations where you don't always get to see the end result of your efforts.
In schools, you get to really see the impact of what you do. In my first role, the school spent a lot of money rebuilding the dining hall. The school was originally built in the 1950s, so this was their first modern building. You could really see the impact of that on the pupils and how it made them feel.
I also got asked to mentor a group of girls and teach them about business. It felt lovely to be able to connect with them and to be a role model. I would always recommend that SBMs actually find some time to work directly with the pupils.
What is the most challenging thing about being an SBM?
I think the most challenging thing is how multi-skilled you need to be, considering how many tasks fall under your remit.
The SBM role is unique. On a corporate board of directors, you would have a number of people specialising in the areas that an SBM is responsible for such as a finance director, human resources director, and a marketing director. Only one or two of the board's members are likely to be specialists in the product or service the company provides.
In a school, all of that is turned on its head. You have a leadership team who are all specialists in teaching. An SBM often wears many of those other hats, managing finance, facilities, human resources, and ICT.
what would your advice be to other SBMs?
Be resourceful! Research skills are paramount. You might specialise at one, or even two, of the many aspects of your role, but you're unlikely to be an expert in all of them.
But even if you don't know how to do everything that is asked of you, if you know how to find the information and support that you need, you will be able to succeed.
Also, excellent time management skills are essential. There will never be enough hours to achieve everything, so it is important to focus on the tasks that are going to have the most impact, and are going to best support the school in reaching its vision and targets.
Why do you think SBMs should be on the leadership team?
If you are not a fully integrated part of the leadership team and understand the school's challenges, I think it would be near impossible to help direct the school's resources to the areas that matter most. It's essential that any business manager understands the environment in which they're working, and sitting on the school leadership team allows SBMs to really understand the business of teaching and learning.
Most strategic decisions will also have a resource implication, be that financial, staff-related, or physical. SBMs need to be able to support the decision-making process by ensuring that adequate resources are available for implementation.
Do you see the SBM role changing in the future?
I can see different models for the SBM role emerging. For instance, the role might get dissected, particularly with the formation of more multi-academy trusts where economies of scale allow the responsibilities of the SBM to be divided into more specialised areas such as finance director, HR director, and marketing director.
What do you think are the biggest challenges for SBMs in the coming year?
Definitely the reductions in funding. I've worked in education for 14 years, and we've always talked about how there isn't enough money to do all the things we want to do. But in the last 18 months, the cuts have started to feel very real.
SBMs will have to be much more creative. There will probably need to be more emphasis on income generation and marketing aimed at bringing more pupils and income into the school.
SBMs are also going to have to help their schools get better systems in place for performance management linked to pay awards. Funds will not allow us to continue to do things the way we have always done by rewarding everyone the same way.
However, every challenge brings new opportunities. This is a fantastic time for SBMs to really showcase how valuable the role is, and the significant impact they can have on improving schools.
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El Festival Internacional de Cinema de Morelia (FICM) és un festival cinematogràfic mexicà considerat com un dels més importants a Llatinoamèrica. És apreciat per la crítica cinematogràfica i pel públic en general per la seva acurada selecció de pel·lícules i per ser un punt de trobada sense igual entre els cineastes mexicans, el públic i la comunitat fílmica internacional.

Creat en 2003 a la ciutat de Morelia, capital de l'estat de Michoacán, per Daniela Michel, Alejandro Ramírez i Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Batel, la seva missió és impulsar als nous talents del cinema nacional, incrementar l'oferta cinematogràfica a Mèxic i promoure en el món el cinema mexicà. És l'únic festival de cinema a Mèxic la Selecció Oficial del qual en competència és exclusivament nacional. La seva programació es complementa amb una selecció d'estrenes mexicanes i internacionals, retrospectives, conferències, tallers i esdeveniments especials del més alt nivell.

El festival és organitzat per una Associació Civil sense fins de lucre i rep finançament tant d'institucions públiques com de la iniciativa privada. Els seus principals auspiciantes són Cinépolis, el govern de l'Estat de Michoacán i la Secretaría de Cultura del govern de Mèxic.

Com a part de les moltes activitats de promoció en el món del cinema nacional, el FICM ha presentat en el Museu d'Art Modern (MoMa) de Nova York tres cicles de pel·lícules curats amb l'inavaluable suport de la Cineteca Nacional, la Filmoteca de la UNAM i Fundació Televisa: Mexico at Midnight: Film Noir from Mexican Cinema's Golden Age, el 2015; Julio Bracho and the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema, el 2017; i El Indio: The Films of Emilio Fernández, el 2018.

Així mateix, en 2017 l'Orquestra Filharmònica de Los Angeles, dirigida per Gustavo Dudamel va interpretar un programa de música de cinema mexicà, creada en conjunt pel cineasta mexicà Alejandro González Iñárritu i per Daniela Michel, fundadora i directora general del FICM.

Al final de les activitats a Morelia inicia El Millor del FICM a la Ciutat de Mèxic, un cicle on s'exhibeixen les pel·lícules guanyadores del festival, així com una acurada selecció de la seva programació. Les activitats del FICM continuen durant tot l'any amb funcions i cicles de cinema en diferents llocs de la República i el món.

La 16a edició del FICM es va dur a terme del 20 al 28 d'octubre de 2018. En 2019, la 17a edició es realitzarà del 18 al 27 d'octubre.

Història
El Festival Internacional de Cinema de Morelia (FICM) té els seus orígens en les Jornades de Curtmetratge Mexicà en la Cineteca Nacional, un esdeveniment únic creat en 1994 per Daniela Michel i Enrique Ortiga, el qual buscava agrupar i difondre el treball de joves directors mexicans.

En 2001, Daniela Michel li va proposar a Alejandro Ramírez, en aquest llavors director general d'operacions de l'Organització Ramírez, portar a Morelia les Jornades de Curtmetratge Mexicà, amb la finalitat de descentralitzar l'exhibició de les obres de nous talents nacionals i continuar amb la promoció del treball d'una generació de realitzadors.

A principis de 2002, l'arquitecte i promotor cultural michoacano, Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Batel, qui ja tenia la intenció de realitzar una trobada de cinema en l'estat, es va unir al projecte. Els tres van vincular les seves idees i li van donar forma al que es convertiria en el Festival Internacional del Cinema de Morelia.

El primer FICM es va realitzar del 3 al 10 d'octubre de 2003. En aquella primera edició, la competència va estar constituïda exclusivament per curtmetratges i documentals. En 2004 es va agregar a la competència la secció d'obres michoacanas i, en 2007, els llargmetratges mexicans —òperes primeres i segones pel·lícules—. En 2013, la competència de llargmetratge va ampliar la seva convocatòria per a tots els directors mexicans, tant novells com consagrats.

El FICM ha estat part del creixement i desenvolupament de tota una generació de cineastes mexicans que van presentar els seus primers curtmetratges en el festival per a després tornar amb les seves òperes primeres; és el cas d'Elisa Miller, Matías Meyer, Jorge Michel Grau, Álvaro Curiel, Kyzza Terrazas, Nicolás Pereda, Rigoberto Perezcano, Alejandro Iglesias Mendizábal, Daniel Castro Zimbrón, Mariana Chenillo, Michel Lipkes, entre altres.

Seccions en competència i premis
Les seccions en competència que conformen la Selecció Oficial són:
 Llargmetratge Mexicà
 Documental Mexicà
 Curtmetratge Mexicà (animació, documental i ficció)
 Secció Michoacana

Els premis oficials que el FICM atorga són:
 Ojo al Primer o Segon Llargmetratge Mexicà
 Ojo al Llargmetratge Mexicà
 Ojo al Millor Director de Llargmetratge Mexicà
 Ojo a la Millor Actriu de Llargmetratge Mexicà
 Ojo al Millor Actor de Llargmetratge Mexicà
 Ojo al Llargmetratge Documental Mexicà
 Ojo al Curtmetratge d'Animació Mexicà
 Ojo al Curtmetratge Documental Mexicà
 Ojo al Curtmetratge de Ficció Mexicà
 Ojo de la Secció Michoacana

L'Ojo és una escultura dissenyada especialment per al FICM per l'artista de michoacán Javier Marín.

A més, el festival organitza un Concurs Michoacanès de Guió de Curtmetratge, en el qual participen guions escrits per autors michoacanos de naixement o residents en Michoacán.

Des de 2014, el FICM també inclou una Selecció de Curtmetratge Mexicà en línia, composta per alguns curtmetratges de la Selecció Oficial. Aquests treballs estan disponibles en internet de manera gratuïta per a tothom durant la setmana del festival, i concursen pel Premi a Curtmetratge Mexicà en línia, atorgat pel públic.

Guanyadors
Secció de Llargmetratge Mexicà

Secció de Documental Mexicà

Secció de Curtmetratge Mexicà

Secció Michoacana

Impulso Morelia
En 2015 es va crear la iniciativa Impulso Morelia, la qual mostra, durant el festival, un programa exclusiu de llargmetratges mexicans en postproducció (documentals i ficcions) perquè siguin presentats, pels seus respectius equips, en funcions tancades a experts de la indústria. Programadors de festivals nacionals i internacionals, crítics, productors, distribuïdors i agents de vendes participen en aquesta oportunitat única dirigida al diàleg constructiu i directe sobre els projectes triats. Addicionalment, en cada edició d'Impuls Morelia s'atorguen diferents reconeixements i suports destinats a contribuir a la conclusió, promoció i circulació de les propostes. Les sessions són conduïdes per José María Riba, delegat general del la Académie des Lumières.

Convidats especials
Des de la seva primera edició, pel FICM han desfilat figures importants del cinema mexicà i internacional com Olivier Assayas, Javier Bardem, Demián Bichir, Juliette Binoche, Laurent Cantet, Alfonso Cuarón, Geraldine Chaplin, Willem Dafoe, Bruno Dumont, Amat Escalante, Stephen Frears, Thierry Frémaux, Rodrigo García, Gael García Bernal, Terry Gilliam, Richard Glatzer, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Salma Hayek, Peter Greenaway, Todd Haynes, Michel Hazanavicius, Werner Herzog, Isabelle Huppert, Abbas Kiarostami, Dieter Kosslick, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Tommy Lee Jones, Jennifer Lawrence, Sebastián Lelio, Diego Luna, Lucrecia Martel, Cristian Mungiu, Gregory Nava, Bulle Ogier, Manoel de Oliveira, Marisa Paredes, Pawel Pawlikowski, Arthur Penn, Nicolas Philibert, Chema Prado, Bob Rafelson, Édgar Ramírez, Carlos Reygadas, Pierre Rissient, Robert Rodriguez, Tim Roth, Raúl Ruiz, Volker Schlöndorff, Whit Stillman, John Sayles, Jerry Schatzberg, Barbet Schroeder, Steven Soderbergh, Quentin Tarantino, Béla Tarr, Audrey Tautou, Bertrand Tavernier, Guillermo del Toro, Gus Van Sant i Wash Westmoreland.

Aliances
Des de 2003 el FICM manté una aliança amb la Setmana de la Crítica, secció paral·lela del Festival de Cannes, gràcies a la qual, any amb any, es presenta en Morelia una selecció dels llargmetratges que la conformen. De la mateixa manera, una selecció de treballs guanyadors del FICM es presenten en una funció especial de la Setmana de la Crítica.

Des de 2008, el festival està oficialment reconegut per la Acadèmia d'Arts i Ciències Cinematogràfiques dels Estats Units, per la qual cosa els curtmetratges guanyadors en les categories de Ficció, Documental i Animació poden ser considerats per a la nominació al Oscar.

Des de 2018, La Acadèmia d'Arts i Ciències Cinematogràfiques (AMPAS) dels Estats Units va seleccionar al Festival Internacional de Cinema de Morelia (FICM) per a formar part del seu Documentary Feature Qualifying Festival List, una llista de festivals selectes amb jurat designat, els llargmetratges documentals del qual guanyadors podran ser elegibles automàticament per a la consideració de l'Oscar en la categoria de Millor Llargmetratge Documental.

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Legendary from the 1890's as a mule barn, perhaps providing the Army with the famous WWI Missouri Mules, it has evolved through decades to a big hay barn, antique store, restaurant, bed & breakfast, and now functions as a private residence. Maintaining the attraction and allure of a vintage Bed & Breakfast through remodeling, the building has become a landmark in the small Ozarks City of Seymour and sits on 1.25 acres of land. The interior character reflects a period long past, planks of cedar line its walls and its tin ceiling character is reproduced with decorative copper Evangeline style.
The 14' x 15' Innkeeper Suite, located downstairs, has a newly remodeled full bathroom with a walk-in closet, and was completed at the same time as the 6' x 6' public half-bath. Complementing the 5, 12' x 14' guest bedrooms on the second floor, each with a full bath, there is a 10' x 14' housekeeping room (could be an additional bedroom). At the end of the hallway, there is a closet and laundry area. Recent improvements include a new metal roof and metal siding, remodeled kitchen, a 98,000 btu Rinnai tankless water heater, Sterling water softener system with a sediment & activated charcoal filters.
We have never used it as a B&B; it is our private residence. Furnished mostly throughout, the opportunity for a quick launch as a business, in the Amish country of Webster County, is inherit; the Ozarks have broad tourist appeal. Laura Ingalls Wilder home is a short 10 miles; Baker Creek Village and Heirloom Seed Company, 17 miles; Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch, 6 miles and a large Amish community create tourism interest. Two restaurants are adjacent properties. Seymour is showing signs of new growth, being only 30 minutes from Springfield; the opportunity for success seem significant.
We now want the ability to travel frequently and to be able to be near family.
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Here are the recipes for the Stir-fry Rice Noodles and Marinated Beef from Chinese New Year Feast Part 1. The recipes for the watercress soup, spinach and tofu dumplings, and mock beef dumplings can be found here. Enjoy!
Soak the rice sticks in warm water for 30 minutes or until they turn soft and drain.
Heat oil in a wok or large pan. Add chopped garlic and stir-fry until it turns light brown.
Add shredded tofu and rice sticks, followed by the seasoning mixture.
Add sliced fried egg, bean sprouts and chopped scallions.
Stir-fry for a couple more minutes.
Mix the garlic, cornstarch, sugar, black pepper, ginger powder, oyster sauce and soy sauce in a bowl to form the marinade. Stir until well mixed.
In a large bowl, add the marinade to the beef.
Add the meat. Cook on medium high heat until beef is cooked.
… and that's all the recipes from my Chinese New Year/Valentine's Day Feast. Happy Eating!


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The distillery was founded in the Roxbury, Massachusetts neighborhood of Boston in 1933 by Irwin "Red" Benjamin and Hyman C. Berkowitz. Old Mister Boston was known for its collectible bottles such as the 1953 Presidential Inaugural Bottle. Over time, through a series of changes of ownership, the words "Old" and "Mr." were dropped from the name until it was known simply as "Boston."[1] The distillery was a major employer in the Boston area from the 1930s until its closing circa 1986 when the parent company, Glenmore Distillers, shut down operations and the brand vanished. The building that housed Old Mr. Boston's operations is owned by the City of Boston and is in use as a City Inspectional Services headquarters as well as housing other city agencies such as the Boston Public Health Commission and the Department of Transitional Assistance.
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In this day and age of YouTube streaming and on-demand video, the stock Videos app feels a little outdated and way too limited in terms of features though it gets the job done.
With the Videos app, you can watch movies, televisions shows and music videos that you bought or rented from the iTunes Store, as well as enjoy your personal clips synchronized from iTunes on your computer.
On the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, using the Videos app is a little more engaging thanks to 3D Touch. In this tutorial, we'll let you in on 3D Touch shortcuts and gestures that are available in the Videos app.
Press the icon of the Videos app on the Home screen of your iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus to access the shortcuts menu. There, you can access up to four most recently watched videos, including ones you haven't finished watching, those you have watched through to the end and the videos you have recently downloaded from the iTunes Store and didn't start watching yet.
iOS keeps your watching history synchronized across devices so you can start watching a movie on, say, your Apple TV and pick up right where you left off on another device. And with 3D Touch, continuing a video is as easy as selecting it in the shortcuts menu on the Home screen of your iPhone 6s.
The menu even lists the time remaining (for example, "5 min remaining") and whether you have watched a video through to the end, in which case you'll see "Watch again" below the video title.
Tap the Movies tab at the bottom to access the movies downloaded to your device as well as your cloud purchases (as denoted by a cloud icon) that you haven't downloaded yet. To preview a movie, press it lightly in the movie list. Press a little harder to pop open the item in full screen mode.
Like movies, TV shows in the cloud and those you've downloaded to your iPhone 6s ore iPhone 6s Plus can be accessed by tapping the TV Shows button at the bottom. You can preview the whole series or individual episodes by pressing an item lightly.
While peeking at the episode, press a tad harder to go full screen. Pressing a TV show season in the list will peek at the available show seasons, as seen below.
As you may have guessed, previewing music videos downloaded to your device or those in the cloud is the same as peeking at movies and TV show episodes. Just press an item lightly in the music videos list to preview a video, or press a little harder to go full screen.
As mentioned, you can also preview your personal clips with 3D Touch though you'll need to synchronize them first from iTunes on your computer.
To hide your purchased movies, TV shows and music videos so that you see only the clips downloaded to your device, go to Settings → Videos and toggle the Show iTunes Purchases switch to the OFF position.
There, you can also choose where to resume playback the next time you open a video and sign into Home Sharing with your Apple ID to stream the videos from your computer.
Did you find this article useful? Are you going to be using these 3D Touch shortcuts and gestures in the Videos app?
If you find other 3D Touch goodies in Videos that the article doesn't mention, give us a heads-up in the comments section and we'll update the post with new information.


There are differently shaped and sized houses out there. With all the various room types that exist, we have created a kit of wall art that fits well in every space in the house. Part V, the last package in the series, features laundry room prints for the best washing experience, a game room poster with guidelines to follow, and a cat care plaque to inspire you to look after the ones you have taken under your wing. An excellent and useful closing set, this pack of stylish designer wall art has some of the most useful posters for a happy and comfortable home.
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For the best results, print the posters on a high-quality paper and frame them.


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Cam's Kids Ambassadors are the face of the Foundation in their communities, at school, home and wherever they go. Cam's Kids Ambassadors help to create awareness of anxiety symptoms and encourage the use of the many resources available on our website promoting healthy options for anxiety management.
They participate in many other activities to help the Foundation make a positive and healthy impact in their communities.
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"I can always count on her (Olivia) and she can count on me. We're a team and that lays down a good foundation for other students we work with." Katie and Olivia are both natives of Uxbridge, Cam Hicks' hometown and the vibrant beating heart of the Cam's Kids movement which continues to help young people across Canada deal with anxiety issues.
I've struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, so I was immediately like 'Oh.' I wanted something where I could use my own experiences to reach out to others, so it just seemed liked a perfect fit. I went online and applied to become an Ambassador after I checked out the website. I became an Ambassador, started going to meetings and it went from there.
As a Cam's Kids Ambassador, and vice-president of the Cam's Kids club started at St. Francis Xavier in early 2017, Hillary has been, and is, that "someone" for students dealing with stress-related anxiety. Her efforts speak to the core message at the heart of Cams Kids.
As a Cam's Kids Ambassador, Kaley has fully brought in her penchant for "organizing things" serving her well as she plans to stay involved with the foundation at both Algonquin and the University of Ottawa.
Like many Cam's Kids Ambassadors, Miranda Sarosi's connection to both the organization and its work comes from deep personal experience. As both a childhood friend of Cam Hicks and his family, and someone who is no stranger to anxiety, becoming an ambassador was an easy choice.
It was a close friendship and connection to the cause that made joining Cam's Kids an easy choice for Laura Alcorn. Now, nearly two years since joining the organization as one of its first Ambassadors, the University of Guelph student continues to make a difference both on campus and among her peers.
Taylor Anderson was no stranger to the Cam's Kids organization when she began her studies at Carleton University. In fact, the Health Sciences student had known Cam Hicks personally after going to school together in their mutual hometown of Uxbridge, Ontario.
It didn't take long for Bronwyn Bridges to click with Cam's Kids. From the moment she heard about the organization's chapter at St. Francis Xavier (StFX) University in Nova Scotia, the sophomore Biology and Psychology student knew she'd found something special.
After offering Vanessa Morgan the opportunity to serve as national co-ordinator of Cam's Kids, Linda Hicks advised her "to sleep on it" and let her know the next day if she accepted.
Queen's University in Kingston is the centre of Braeden Whitehead's universe but Uxbridge will always be home – as close to his heart as his friendship with Cam Hicks.
Kyle Stinson is a familiar name in the Cam's Kids family. As a veteran Cam's Kids Ambassador, the Ottawa University senior has given freely of his time, talent, and enthusiasm to a number of the organization's initiatives, and continues to serve as a mentor to many in the Cam's Kids community.
Between project deadlines and exam preparations, the end of a post-secondary school year can be overwhelming. Add in part-time jobs, family events or social obligations and it's easy to see why student stress levels go up over the holidays.
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On this program I will teach everything I use as a professional musician so you also can become a real Lead Guitarist. I will be straight to the point, with solid and practical irmation and techniques that will be part of your tool belt day-by-day.
On this lessons we will cover one technique that is the fundament for for every lead guitar: the Alternate Picking Technique. I will show you in a very practical an easy way how to develop your this technique that it will become to you something as natural as walking.
I will talk from the basics like choosing a guitar pick and Palm Muting, and I will take through 16 different exercises that will make you capable to play like a lead guitarist you want to be.


Magmar in game: 952 Who?
Important notice! Pokemon Magmar is a fictional character of humans.
Magmar's body temperature is nearly 2,200 °F (1,200 °C). The anime has shown that extremely well trained Magmar can have the ability to block Electric-type attacks with super-heated air. Because it hates cold places, this Pokémon typically resides in and around active volcanoes. This Pokémon has even been known to alter unfavorably cold surroundings by spitting scorching flames about to warm up the area and establish an environment more suitable to it.
Magmar is able to heal its wounds by dipping its wound into lava. In battle, it blows out intense flames from all over its body as to intimidate its foes and incinerate its surroundings. However, an outmatched Magmar will quickly retreat, using its fiery camouflage and its wavering, rippling glare to blend into any present fires.
Magmar first appeared under the ownership of Blaine. He used it in the Gym battles against Ash in Riddle Me This and Volcanic Panic.
Paul had a Magmar which first appeared in a flashback of his Gym battle with Maylene in Lost Leader Strategy!. Its actual appearance was in Aiding the Enemy!, together with its Trainer. It was used in A Pyramiding Rage! to battle Brandon and his Regice. Magmar gave up on Registeel, despite having a type-advantage and soon lost to Brandon's Regirock, resulting in Paul losing the battle. It evolved into a Magmortar prior to Pedal to the Mettle!.
A Trainer named Satchel evolved his Magby into a Magmar in You're a Star, Larvitar!.
Gary Oak used a Magmar against Ash in the Silver Conference in The Ties That Bind.
A Magmar made another appearance in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition in Tag! We're It...!.
In Bibarel Gnaws Best, a Magmar belonged to the head engineer.
A Magmar who belonged to Yosaku was seen making Charcoal in A Farfetch'd Tale.
A Magmar competed alongside its Trainer in a balloon race in The Big Balloon Blow-Up.
In As Cold as Pryce, a Magmar appeared in Pryce's flashback as one of the Pokémon which fought against his Piloswine.
A Magmar also appeared in Settling a Not-So-Old Score.
A Magmar appeared in a picture in An Elite Coverup!.
Two Magmar were seen briefly burning up the Pewter Museum in Make Way for Magmar!, where Red battled them using his Sandshrew. Though they were stalled, Giovanni finished them off with his Cloyster.
In Just a Spearow Carrier a Magmar appeared with its trainer at the Indigo Plateau.
A Magmar was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest in The Last Battle XIII.
A Magmar was also seen briefly in Volume 23, under the ownership of a Biker whose gang attempted to ransack Three Island. It was easily defeated by Giovanni's Nidoking and Nidoqueen.
Magmar and Electabuzz seem to be counterparts; both evolve in a very similar way (first at level 30, then after being traded holding an "-izer" item), and both are typically exclusive to one version of a pair of games. They both have similar Status-inducing abilities in Flame Body and Static, as well as the same Hidden Ability Vital Spirit. They also learn all their moves at the same levels, such as Fire Punch and Thunder Punch at level 29. They even have the same special moves when purified from Pokémon XD: Follow Me and Cross Chop. Their pre-evolutions and evolutions were released in the same generation. Additionally, their Japanese names are essentially phonetic reversals of each other.


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by ANDREW WILLIAMS
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Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal is best known for her role in saucy S&M flick Secretary. She has also appeared in big-budget fare such as World Trade Center and replaces Katie Holmes as Batman's lawyer girlfriend Rachel Dawes in forthcoming sequel The Dark Knight. She also plays wayward single mother jailbird Sherry in indie film SherryBaby, out now on DVD.
Why did you do SherryBaby?
It was an exceptional script. It was very real in the way that real human beings do things you wouldn't imagine. I made it quite a long time ago and was drawn to the fact I didn't know how I was going to do it, it seemed like a challenge. I'm so glad I did it, though, as it turned out to be about what I hope all my movies are about: someone whom it would be easy to judge but who the audience is invited to love despite how messed up she is.
Is it tedious to promote something you did so long ago?
I know getting involved in a teeny independent movie about someone like Sherry is going to take up many years of my life. It's not like doing a move like World Trade Centre. I had to promote that film but with Sherry Baby I had to help get it sold, distributed and advertised. A lot is on my shoulders and I'm really the only one who can go out and sell it. I have to be part of that. It's not like it's come as a surprise.
You've said you had a stormy relationship with the director, why was that?
We shot the movie in five weeks which is a very short time and I was in every moment of every scene so I was working very hard. I felt I was Sherry at the time, I didn't mean to but I started to. I worked long hours, fell asleep with my clothes on, woke up and went to work again. I was very stubborn and it was hard to have a civilised conversation with me because I was being Sherry. We also had a fundamental disagreement about who she was, I wouldn't back down on my opinion. Sometimes an actress knows more about the character she's playing than anyone else can know. I felt the only way that the movie would work would be if Sherry was someone who felt she was getting out of jail and going to be a great mother, which makes the obstacles she has to overcome all the more heartbreaking. Looking back though I must have been a fucking handful.
There are several sex scenes in the film. Are they difficult to do?
I don't find them so. It depends on what the person I'm playing in the scene is feeling. With objectivity you can see how sad those scenes are but she wasn't feeling that way when she was having sex with those people. It's my job as an actress to figure out how it was something she wanted, otherwise it plays that she's being victimised. You don't want to hit the audience over the head with that.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers said that actresses who won't go nude should have their ears cut off. Do you agree?
It's different for everybody as to how people use their bodies in their work and I don't make any judgments about it. Sex scenes can be an incredible way of communicating something. The hardest sex scene for me would be if I had to be someone's fantasy of beauty and sexiness – that's a lot of pressure, ha ha. It's better to be somebody real and do a sex scene.
Is your Batman character a damsel in distress?
There are moments of that. Chris Nolan, the director, would joke about how I had to resign myself to being a little bit of a damsel in distress but he pushed me in other ways to make her a powerful character. I play a lawyer and have real relationships with the people I'm interacting with in the movie. She's very smart and a real rounded person. Of course, if you're the girl in Batman, you're going to be a damsel in distress to some extent but she's a really great character. So many people I play are a mess; Rachel's really clear about what's important to her and unwilling to compromise her morals, which made a nice change.
Did you have a favourite superhero as a child?
Wonder Woman was around when I was a kid. I wasn't that into superheroes, though.
How did you get the Agent Provocateur ad campaign?
They asked me to do it and I said yes, but somehow I never put that together with the fact I'd have to stand around in my underwear getting my picture taken. The pictures are very tongue-in-cheek and have an irony about them, it's not the same as doing a Victoria's Secret ad. I felt like I was playing a character, someone who wasn't me.
Were you happy with how the pictures came out?
I really was. I was looking at them with Peter [her partner, fellow actor Peter Sarsgaard], saying: 'I don't think I look like that, that underwear really is good!' I couldn't believe how it made me look. The whole thing was a pleasure to do. When they came out, though, I was a bit surprised. Somehow I hadn't understood that there'd be all these pictures of me out there in my underwear. I did it as an art project.
Will you work with your brother Jake again?
Maybe at some point. We don't have any plans to do anything now.
What are you up to next?
I loved shooting Batman in London, so I'm thinking of doing a couple of films there. I ate at so many good restaurants. I loved walking around with my family. I saw an incredible exhibition at the Tate Modern and just loved the city. Where we stayed we could walk down the street and visit the butcher and the baker. It's not really like that in New York.


Florida has the third highest Hispanic population in the country, which gives the Sunshine State culture, character, and, you guessed it, mouth-watering cuisine. Mexican restaurants are on almost every corner in Florida, so it can be difficult to determine which are authentic and worth your dollar. Below, we've carved out 10 of the very best the state has to offer!
Everything about Agave Azul is fiesta-inspired, including the website, which plays party music as soon as the homepage loads. Since 2008, Agave Azul has brought real Mexican flare to the Port Orange and Ormond Beach areas of Florida, with consistent service and quality meals. The menu is extensive, with 16 lunchtime options, over 30 entrees, incredible guacamole, and much more. Agave Azul offers catering, private events, and a fantastic bar.
Frontera Cocina is the latest Mexican restaurant at Disney Springs, opened by eight-time James Beard Foundation Award winner, Chef Rick Bayless. Normally we might not include a resort restaurant, but when an eight-time James Beard winner plants their flag, culinary fans take notice. (James Beard Awards, for those that don't know, are essentially the Oscars of the culinary world). The main menu has a huge assortment of drinks, including eight wonderful margaritas, and fun twists on traditional Mexican fare, like the Shrimp Mojo de Ajo (pan-roasted Mazatian blue shrimp with mojo de ajo plantain rice, grilled calabacitas, warm corn tortillas), and much, much more.
JJ's Fusion Grille is slightly more casual than the previous entry on this list. A college-student favorite, JJ's competes with the likes of Chipotle, Moe's, and Qdoba by offering make-your-own, fast-casual Mexican dishes. Customers pick their base, add rice, beans, meat and veggies, before loading up with toppings and chips. If you're in the mood for a quick meal without the processed-feel of normal fast food joints, give JJ's a try.
The Señor "offers the most authentic Mexican food that will make your taste buds get up and dance," according to their website. Señor Tequila in Winter Springs, Florida offers tacos, burritos, fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas, and more. Stop by for lunch or happy hour between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for fantastic specials.
Lozano's Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee, Florida serves home-style, made-from-scratch meals every day. Monday through Thursday, stop in for one of their daily specials, including Margarita Mondays, $2 tacos, Kids Eat Free Wednesdays, and 65-cent chicken wing Thursdays. The atmosphere is fun and casual, and the food quite good. The menu has a wide variety, including tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, chicken tenders, chicken wings, and much more.
Coyo Taco in Miami, Florida, is "Miami's freshest Mexican street food experience," according to their website. Guacamole is smashed to order and tortillas hard handmade, while vegetables are locally sourced. All ingredients are 100 percent natural. Stop by one of their two street vendors or their store front. Order from a plethora of tacos, convert to a burrito or burrito bowl, or order up a quesadilla and sides.
Las Fajitas in Boca Raton, Florida, is a straightforward Mexican restaurant that relies heavily on serving up delicious versions of staple Mexican fare with full bar. Choose from salads, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, entrees, and dessert, including flan. Try the filet chipotle (grilled steak topped with potatoes in chipotle sauce and melted cheese) if you're in that neck of the woods.
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant is another party-perfect location. Ladies, take note of the discounted drinks on lady's night. For everyone else, the happy hour is Monday-Wednesdays. The menu is extensive, including lunch and kid's options, appetizers, soups and salads, nachos, house specialties, special dinners, seafood, vegetarian dishes, and desserts. Check them out on Facebook for upcoming events.
Chicano's Authentic Mexican Restaurant is a mom-and-pop owned restaurant run by the Lopez family, who bring their first-hand Mexican experience and heritage to each and every dish. Each dish is prepared to order and offers both traditional Mexican food and modern trends. Choose from seafood entrees, house specials, and "American-Mex" food. Can't choose? Try a combination. The fajitas, too, are worth the trip alone.
Dona Julia's American and Mexican Food in Lakeland, Florida offers breakfast, appetizers, lunch, and dinner. The breakfast food, in particular, is notable. Try the Idiot Scrambler (three eggs scrambled with hash browns, ham, onions, and cheese served with tortillas or toast), or a Mexican omelet (served with your choice of tortillas with beans and rice or home fries), among other options. The dinner menu is a mixture of American and Mexican foods, with options like meat loaf dinner next to chimichangas. Whether you're a Mexican lover or dipping your toe into new cuisine, Dona Julia has something for you.


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Chinese Zoo Culture: Animal Abuse Or A Lack Of Cultural Relativism?
While it's generally bad form to go into another country and start flinging around the morality of your own culture, there was something at the Nanshun Crocodile Park that tweaked even my worn out sense of cultural relativism.
Published on October 21, 2013 by Wade Shepard Follow me on Twitter here.
I've seen the garbage eating monkeys at the Nanjing zoo. I've watched as visitors passed cigarettes through the bars to a baboon at a zoo in Taizhou and then laughed when he burned his fingers. I've seen the spinning animal show — where a scuba diver spins a giant sea turtle, a shark, and a sting ray around and around in circles to the delight of the crowd — at the Hangzhou aquarium. I've watched many animal street shows in China, including one that went way wrong and ended with three monkeys battling three small dogs in a melee of claws, teeth, tails, and tangled leashes. And, too many times to count, I've watched people in China pelt caged animals with trash, food, snowballs, and just about anything else they can find to throw. In point, I know how Chinese culture tends to treat animals — especially those that are meant for entertainment — and I understand that I need to exercise the proper distance and moral flexibility decreed by cultural relativism when in such environments.
Going to a Chinese zoo and moaning about animal abuse is like using the Shanghai subway during rush hour and complaining about crowds, going to a bar and whining about the drunks, voting and bitching about how politicians lie. This is a country where up until very recently, just about anything that moved and wasn't branded homo sapien was pan-culturally regarded as food. The concept regarding proper animal treatment here is starkly different than it is in the West — calling it archaic, uncivilized, inhumane, whatever, is not going to gain much traction — but this concept is slowly starting to change, and places like the grade A Beijing zoo or people rescuing 1000 cats from a truck accident rather than eating them is testament to this fact.
This is probably why the Xiamen Nansun Crocodile park hit me as a stark sucker punch. I was expecting normal bad, not medieval.
Entire raw chickens were tied to the ends of ropes which were attached to the ends of bamboo poles like a fishing rod. For 20 RMB you could go crocodile fishing.
A bridge spanned across a murky pool that was packed to the brim with crocodiles. The green and gray beasts were piled on top of each other for lack of space, and they just sort of sat festering in the shallow layer of putrid, green water in the squalid rendition of a swamp.
A young boy got his parents to get him a chicken-baited rod and set out to see if he could hook a crocodile. He stuck the rod out through the bars and hovered the chicken over the mass of carnivorous reptiles, waiting for one to strike. A park attendant noticed that the 10 year old wasn't doing it right, and then demonstrated the proper way to fish for crocodiles:
You hang the chicken out over them, bob the line a few times, and then jerk the bait away right as they try to bite it.
The effect was like pulling a chair out from under someone: the crocodiles would fly up out of the pond, reach for the chicken, and clamp their jaws down around nothing but air. The crowd would then roar hysterically with delight.
Crocodiles were soon jumping this way and that, slapping their jaws shut with loud smacks and coming up empty, as more often than not the little Chinese boys and girls proved faster and would yank the crocs' food away with shrills of delight. There was something about prepubescent Chinese kids teasing and tormenting such powerful carnivores that was a flagrant sign of our times; it was a flipping of the natural order of things: a crocodile on human turf is a plaything.
So far, so normal. The crocodiles were being fed, and the teasing just meant that they had to put some effort, guile, and athleticism into their meal — which is probably not inherently a bad thing for a caged up predator. My culturally ingrained values whisper in my ear that you shouldn't tease animals for the fun of it, but this is China: if you can't fuck with the animals in a zoo what are they there for?
I then entered the main building and it became clear what else this park was doing with their crocodiles: turning them into handbags, boots, belts, hats, wallets, and just about anything else that can be fabricated from reptile hyde. Crocodile heads were also being sold by the showcase full, and if you found yourself wanting more crocodile than this you could get a complete taxidermied one, bent to stand upright on two legs like a person, of course.
There were dead crocodiles and the parts of dead crocodiles everywhere, but the real horror came from what was to be done to the live ones. Two sets of bleachers flanked a small rink with shallow pools at both ends containing a cowering crocodile each. Suddenly, a geyser of water squirted up from the center of the rink, and two men in matching skin tight red jumpsuits appeared. Applause, waves, bows. Showtime.
Each of the performers then went to opposite sides of the rink and grabbed a crocodile each from the small pools. They dragged the beasts onto center stage by their tails. The poor things limply allowing themselves to be towed around, as though they were sacks of grain rather than living creatures that could tear their tormentors to shreds if they so chose. These animals appeared to have given up all hope long ago, they were fully and completely zombified. Like so, they needed to be prodded with sticks to show the crowd that they weren't dead yet.
Each performer carried a two foot long baton, which they remorselessly jabbed into the sides of the crocodiles relentlessly. Rearing from the blows the reptiles would double up, swinging their heads and open jaws towards their assailants. Apparently, this was the result the men in red were looking for; applause resounded.
One of the performers then towed his giant reptile onto center stage as the other allowed his to scurry back into hiding in the pool. The man in the spotlight then began cracking the crocodile over the head and snout with his baton, finishing up with a few good smacks paid to the animal's eyes. The beast clenched its eyes shut and opened its mouth wide. The performer stuck his hand inside, twisting and turning it. Showboating. The crowd cheered. When he pulled his hand out the croc snapped its jaws closed. More cheers.
It was then the other performer's turn to take center stage. He fetched his respective croc and he dragged his croc into the middle of the rink. After cracking it over the head and eyes a dozen or so times with his stick, he stuck his head inside its gaping mouth.
The crowd was now floating on the wave of ecstatic mania. Adults were snapping photos, kids where clapping. One little fatty broke the top portion off of his plastic toy battle ax, turned the handle into a defacto crocodile prod, ran up to the side of the rink in front of the crowd, and pretended that he too was beating crocodiles. This was the type of bloodthirsty mania that takes over the crowds at cock fights, MMA competitions, and boxing matches, and I had to wonder how many people in attendance were secretly rooting for amputations and decapitations. This zoo visit had turned blood sport.
This routine went on with little variation from here on out, and then came the grand finale: one performer put his head in a croc's mouth while the other lifted one up in a bear hug and carried it across the stage. They posed for photos.
Amid waves and bows the performers then asked for donations. They positioned a crocodile center stage, whacked it on top the head so it opened its mouth, and then encouraged the crowd to try to throw coins and bills into the animal's gaping jaws. The croc was essentially transformed into a living, breathing wishing well. The crowd responded. Suddenly, dozens of people rushed to the edge of the rink and the beast was showered in a hail storm of coinage: one yuan, five and one jiao coins were bouncing off its head, eyes, and body, clanking against its teeth, and some auspicious throws landed right in its mouth. Little boys were whipping the coins as hard as they could while their fathers took their time to cultivate good aim. I watched as a three year old chucked out a bird shot of one jiao coins. Even mothers and grandparents got into the act, and calculatedly fired their monetary munition one by one. The mob was enraptured in hysterics, hurling projectiles at a defenseless animal was apparently something that gave them great joy.
The end of the show came when one of the performers gathered up all of the bills that were thrown into the rink into a handful and then tossed them into the mouth of the still enduring crocodile, as though it was a real life piggy bank. But he apparently thought better of giving the reptile his daily chit and reached his hand in one last time to remove the cash as jowls snapped shut one last time to end the show.
Yet again, the most interesting species to observe at a Chinese zoo ended up being my fellow human visitors.
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Tagged with: Animal Abuse, crocodiles, Xiamen, Zoos
Richard October 21, 2013, 11:22 pm
You can apply cultural relativism to whitewash all human sins and errors.
Wade Shepard October 21, 2013, 11:33 pm
Yes and no. There is a difference between actions or perspectives that a culture has a pattern of holding in common and acts by individuals that go against the grain of what their culture considers acceptable. I understand what you're saying here though.
Félix October 22, 2013, 11:19 pm
Wow, that's some weird shit… but if I want to play devil's advocate, I'd say that not all zoos are like that in China. The Harbin Tiger Park is first and foremost an animal reserve, and the big cats are left alone for the most part, unlike in that horrible tiger park in Chiang Mai, Thailand. You feel much less like a jackass when visiting it, then.
Wade Shepard October 23, 2013, 12:16 am
Definitely. This is true. The attitude towards animal treatment is starting to change. I found the Beijing Zoo pretty decent. They even had hired staff members to rile up interact with the animals for the crowd rather than letting visitors do whatever they want.
Going to these places are a good exercise in observing cultural contrasts though.
Marie November 1, 2013, 12:41 pm
I agree, I go to places like these for people watching-
That being said- taking a group of students to the Aquarium in Yantai several years ago, I was impressed by the well behaved tourists. Even the seal and dolphin show was more humane than I'd seen in other places… very much like you'd see in an aquarium back home. Who knows, maybe animal rights activists will take over sometime soon?
Wade Shepard November 1, 2013, 9:46 pm
This is true. If you travel to observe cultural contrasts then there are few better places to go than the zoos and animal parks of China. But you're also right that some of these places are run really well. I've also been to a few that were pretty much at the same standard as the USA or Europe.
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The Hamilton Motors Company was founded in 1917 by Guy Hamilton, after his Grand Haven, Michigan Alter Motor Car Company went bankrupt. The company produced only one car, the Model A-14, which was a four-cylinder, 28 hp touring car with a  wheelbase. He promised to make a six-cylinder car, but never did.

In 1918, the H. A. Oswald Engineering Company tried to resurrect the Hamilton as the Oswald, but it failed. However, Hamilton's Alter truck was produced until 1921.

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Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan
Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States
Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1917
1917 establishments in Michigan