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Euro Millions International Lottery Scam: Contact Our Fiducial Agent Immediately

Another scam preying on ignorance (and greed).

Date Jul 24, 2007 11:24 AM
Subject Contact Our Fiducial Agent Immediately

Contact Our Fiducial Agent Immediately
We the members of the Euro Millones International Lottery Board are pleased to inform you of the results from our just concluded lottery draws. The online cyber lotto draws was conducted from an exclusive list of 2,000,000 email addresses comprising of individuals and corporate bodies picked by an advanced automated random computer search from the internet, no tickets were sold. After this automated computer ballot, your email address emerged as a category "A" Winner. You are to receive a cash prize of US 950,000.00 (Nine Hundred And Fifty Thousand United States Dollars Only). Your prize award has been insured with your email and will be transferred to you upon meeting our requirements, statutory obligations, verifications, validations and satisfactory report . T o get your above stated prize, you ar e advised to contact our fiducial agent immediately via email with your winning information stated below and personal datas requested below;

(I) Batch No: BCA/022/CAC
(ii)Ticket No: 197 -033-02345
(iii Lucky No: 04-6-8-12-24
(iv) Ref No: MTD/SAN/9500/LAS.

TELL: +34 666 354 376
Name: Mr. Miguel Fernando.
Fill the Claim form correctly:
Your full name:-
Date of birth:-
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Dr. (Mrs). E milo Sanchez.
NOTE: Your winnings should not be in an yway disclosed to any one until you have successfully claimed your prize. All irreqular, suspected or multiple claims will be rejected result ing to a forfeit of prize.

Scam On Cure For: HIV, Hepatitis, Cancer, Herpes, Job Loss ...

Here is another scam email claiming that a voodoo spell caster can cure Cancer, HIV, Hepatitis, Herpes, get you your ex-husband/ex-wife back, and also the job you lost ...

An amazing testimony, I,m ALES ROSE from British Virginia, Life have not been easy since my husband left me and my two kids to suffer while perching with another find love, Out of the trauma i hard a total emotional melt down which lead into loosing my job, Since then i have been passing through hardship squatting from a relationship to friends house because i can barely feed myself and my kids talk more of renting an apartment, On a faithful day as i was walking down my street, hopeless, i meet my old friend Dean Sharmain she was so happy to see me and she pick me up to a fast food joint in the city, she was my old time friend and class mate, but now she looks different, looking good riding a big car and wearing all sort of customize shoes and cloth i was jealous but since she is my very good friend i have to ask her some few question on how come about her wealth knowing fully well that she was married twice and divorced and also from a very poor background,she told me the secret of her wealth behold i was so surprise that a voodoo spell caster can cast a lottery spell and will send you the lucky numbers to win millions of dollars, as a hopeless woman i have to try all alternative to make sure i get good money and take care of my family, so believe me i contacted this voodoo spell caster name Dr-[removed], i contacted him quickly through his mail address and he cast the spell and send me the hot numbers to win the lottery , to cut the long story short i am a billionaire today,And my husband is doing everything possible to win my heart again but there,s no for that again contact him now and be happy his email address [removed] or whatsapp him with this number [removed]

Example of fake revenge spell

An example of fake emails claiming certain 'doctors' can cast spells for multiple causes.

i was so depressed when my lover left me for another guy after we have dated for 5 years , i tried begging her to come back to me she refused and said she no longer have feelings for me i became a sad man after all we been through together,after all the love we have shared in the past i couldn't imagine my life without her because my love for her was priceless to trade for any reason,

one day when i was going through the internet i saw a comment about dr [removed] that he has the power to bring back ex lover and i decided to try and see for myself by contacting him and immediately i did he responded and i explain what am going through and he explain to me that the other guy use voodoo spell on her that was why she left me for him despite my care for her and Dr [removed] promise to help me recover my lover back and also will help me put a death spell on him so that he cannot fight me back in the future , in less than three days the guy was shot by unknown guy men in Florida and within five days my girlfriend was at my house waiting for me to return from work and when i did she started begging saying she was sorry she never knew what came over her .

thank you Dr [removed] now am happy with my girlfriend and everything is now going smoothly.

contact [removed] for any revenge spell and ex back spell , spell to win any court case and also spell to remove black magic from your body via [removed]@ outlook. com you can also chat him on whatsapp via +[removed]

Another scam email for 'spellcasting' ...

This was how i got my winning number for lottery.

Hello, I’m giving testimony on what [removed] have done for me, i won $900,000 in playing lottery, I took an advice from person who talked about this great spell caster called [removed] the person placed a testimonies on a blog saying how great spell caster helped him win the lottery by casting a spell sending him the winning number, i was curious and i thought it was all joke not until i contacted this spell caster to know for myself how this work cause i have spend a lot buying tickets and i never win. I contacted him and he told me the necessary thing that need to be done and i did it and he told me to wait for 2days and truly he gave me the winning numbers to play the lottery which i did, Can you believe my name was the first among winners.

He told me (my child all i need you to do for me is make sure that you share this testimonies to others so that they can also win the lottery cause i don't have much time to spend on the internet) so, that is why i am sharing this testimony with you that if you want to win the lottery this is the way online tips can help you, his email is [removed]

He is the only answer to that your problem of winning the lottery you can simply WHATSAPP him on +2349[removed].

Another scam email

Here is another scam email, claiming that a 'spell cast' can win you the lottery ...

i am James Knight from Australia, i have just won 1,ooo,ooo.o euro with the help of a spell caster dr enato by sending me lottery powerball numbers just last week Thursday. what i am saying is if you have be playing lottery games for a very long time please try and email this spell caster and try because i also try his his email address is: [deleted] hope he helps you out. Hurry now and contact him now via email address: [deleted] whatsapp number +(234)[deleted]

Another example

Another example of scam email claiming a "spell" for lottery winning ...

Hi Guys….I just want to say a big thanks to ( Dr [deleted] ) for what he has done for me and my family by helping me to win lottery. I won Five Hundred and Thirty Three Million Us Dollars. (($533,000,000.00)). His lottery spell is the best and so amazing. My life is now balance and i am Now Very Rich As i have always wanted and i am out of doubt. Are you looking for a real and genuine spell caster to help you win big in any kind of lottery you play? you can contact Dr [deleted] , today all your plan to ever win Big in Lottery will Come True and work out well for you. His spell very real and genuine i can not still believe it And His spell also work very fast. Thank you so much Dr [deleted] for dedicating your time to cast the Lottery spell for me. I got my bills paid and my debt cleared and am still mega rich. If you need a real And Genuine spell caster to help you Win lottery,kindly contact him for fast and urgent Help [deleted]@GMAIL.COM / whatsapp +234xxxx. if you have any problem contact Dr [deleted], i give you 100% guarantee that he will help you!!

Did I won the National lottery

I had received from National lottery winning pin and In 2014 and I am wandering If I can get this money.

No, you did not win anything!
There is no lottery, and there is prize.
You have been contacted by criminals who will ask you for money.
Under many names: courier, insurance, taxes, accounting, fees, ...etc.
Do not communicate with them at all.

The sent me

The sent me
You have won 540,000 Euros in this year EuroMillions Email Lottery programme. Your winning Pin is EU5189WR. Kindly, copy the link below to your browser and visit our official site below to complete the winner's Identification/claim form.
And the sent me the link.
So this Not true.

Never true ...

These emails are NEVER true.
They are always sent by criminals who fool people into sending them money, and only stop after the victim stops paying them.

How i won the lottery

Another scam email.
If one is stupid enough to believe that spells do work, then why not believe that they work for lottery wins too?

I am so grateful to Dr [deleted] for helping me to win the lottery. I have been playing the lottery for 5yrs now and i have never won anything and i was so frustrated and i need money to assist my family. I was looking for help to win and i went online and i saw so many good testimonies about Dr [deleted] on how he help people to win the lottery and i promise myself that i will give him a try and if he help me too i will also publish his name on the net for people to see and get help from him which i am doing now by writing this testimony.I contact him and he cast spell on the winning numbers and gave them to me to play and i buy my ticket and play behold i won $125million. If you also need his help to win the lottery here is his email: [deleted] or you can call and whatsapp him on +234[deleted]. I will forever be grateful to you Dr Kumar for what you did for me,email him at [deleted]@GMAIL.COM


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These from-scratch Cherry Cheesecake Bars feature a swirl of fresh cherries in a sweet, simple cheesecake bar.

servings of Cherry Cheesecake Bars on a marble platter

My first cheesecake experiences happened in my childhood and were all thanks to that no-bake mix topped off with a can of cherry pie filling. And I have to tell you that I felt quite strongly that it couldn’t get any better than those cheesecakes. Now, of course, I’ve seen the cheesecake light with the sheer joy (and surprising low effort!) of homemade versions.

Recently, I got my first bunch of cherries of the summer. My usual fresh fruit habit is to grab up whatever is in season without really knowing what I’ll do with it. But as soon as I saw those cherries, I knew I wanted to try a bit of a twist on a cherry-topped cheesecake.

I opted for bars instead of a traditional round cheesecake. Baking cheesecake in bar form allows you to cut way back on oven time. That’s a plus on a hot day or even when you just want to speed up the baking process.

sliced Cherry Cheesecake Bars

I also decided to skip the traditional cherry topping that’s usually spread on top of cheesecake in favor of a swirl of cherry flavor. Instead of having a clear division of cheesecake and topping, that beautiful swirl gives you little bites of cherry all throughout the cheesecake.

I did stay true to tradition by starting with a graham cracker crust. If you prefer, another type of cookie crust would work as well. Try lemon, almond, or vanilla cookies for a little variety.

I really like the subtle bite of lemon in these bars, but cherries and vanilla are great friends, too. If you like, substitute 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in the filling, and 1/2 teaspoon in the cherry swirl.

Now that I’ve made this homemade version of a childhood favorite, I can tell you without reservation that these Cherry Cheesecake Bars are far better than those cheesecakes I used to adore. Sure, there’s a bit more effort than you’d need with a mix and a can, but you’ll know that it was absolutely worth it when you take that first bite!

Visit the Recipe Index for more cheesecake recipes.

Yield: 24 2-inch bars

Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Additional Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours

Rich cheesecake gets swirled with sweet cherries in these delightful Cherry Cheesecake Bars!!

servings of Cherry Cheesecake Bars on a marble platter

For the cherry swirl:

  • 2 cups cherries, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • juice of 1/2 medium lemon

For the crust:

  • 10.5 ounces (298g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 10 tablespoons (141g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons firmly packed light or dark brown sugar

For the filling:

  • 16 ounces (454g) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • juice of 1/2 medium lemon

To make the cherry swirl:

  1. Combine the cherries and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Then decrease heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch and lemon juice. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, or until thickened.
  2. Set aside to cool.

To make the crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9"x 13"x 2" baking pan.
  2. Combine the cookie crumbs, butter, and brown sugar until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

To make the filling:

  1. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and lemon juice until thoroughly combined and smooth. Pour onto the partially baked crust, and spread evenly.
  2. Transfer the cooled cherry mixture to a blender or food processor. Process until there are no large pieces of cherries remaining. The mixture should be pourable.
  3. Spoon the cherry mixture over the top of the filling. You'll want to cover it well with small spoonfuls of the mixture.
  4. Use a thin knife to swirl the cherry mixture into the filling.
  5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bars are set and a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool to room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

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    11 Comments on “Cherry Cheesecake Bars”

  1. Just baked these using sour cherries(or Morello cherries) which we have in abundance and they came out fruity and delicious. Thank you for another easy, great recipe!

  2. Those sound awesome! Perfect use for fresh cherries 🙂

  3. Wow – these look so delicious! And scatter some blueberries over top and on the platter and you’ve got your red, white and blue 😉

    Congratulations on your book! It looks wonderful – can’t wait!

  4. Yes! These are the perfect size for summer. Light and easy!

  5. That looks great! Thanks for sharing!

  6. I made these yesterday, very good.😙

  7. Hi Jennifer
    Do you think frozen cherries would work in this recipe.  I love all your recipes! Not 1 has failed me and believe me I have tried quite a few of yours.
    Keep ‘me coming!

  8. I’m confused. The directions say: “Combine the cherries and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Then decrease heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.” There is no liquid to boil — did you leave out a step or ingredient?

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Strawberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are filled with lots of white chocolate, sweet strawberries, and plenty of oats. They’re sweet, chewy, and downright delicious!

Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies on a red-rimmed plate

As much as I love to bake with berries, they don’t always work that well in cookies. All that moisture from those berries can really wreck a cookie dough. That’s where freeze-dried berries come into the picture.

I first baked with freeze-dried berries a few years ago, but they weren’t easy to find. Now they’ve become more prevalent, and I’ve found that I really enjoy using them in baking. (Look for them alongside the dried fruits.) Using freeze-dried strawberries in these Strawberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies means you get plenty of sweet strawberry flavor while maintaining a good, sturdy cookie texture. That’s winning, my friends!

Strawberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies on a napkin

While white chocolate is not my first chocolate choice in general, there are times when it is the perfect choice. These cookies are a good example. Strawberries and white chocolate are a dreamy combo, and the sweetness of both really works well here. Of course, some of you may prefer dark chocolate with your strawberries. If so, then feel free to use dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate.

So, let’s talk a little more about those freeze-dried strawberries. I look for ones that are just strawberries, with no extra sweetener or other ingredients. They’re literally just strawberries. They are shelf-stable, which makes them a great addition to your baking pantry. You can rehydrate them if you like, although the flavor and texture won’t be quite the same as a fresh strawberry. For me, their main use is for baking. In these cookies, I roughly chopped them to get little bits of strawberry throughout the cookies. They can also be ground into a powder to use in lots of recipes to add flavor and color.

Strawberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies on a red-rimmed plate

If you aren’t able to find freeze-dried strawberries, then try dried strawberries. The flavor and texture will be a little different, but I think you’ll still end up with a pretty darn good cookie.

I absolutely adore these Strawberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. The sweetness of the berries and chocolate and the chewiness of the oats make them completely irresistible. If you’re looking for a great way to incorporate strawberries into a chewy, hearty cookie, then I hope you’ll give these a try!

Find more cookie recipes in the Recipe Index.

Yield: about 48 cookies

Strawberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Strawberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies have plenty of strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried strawberries. Add in lots of white chocolate and plenty of oats, and you've got a pretty fantastic cookie!

Strawberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies on a red-rimmed plate

  • 1 & 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups (297g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup* chopped freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the oats. Set aside.
  2. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
  3. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
  4. Stir in the strawberries and white chocolate.
  5. Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  7. Drop the dough by 2-tablespoon portions onto the prepared pans. (A 2-tablespoon cookie scoop works wonderfully for this.) Slightly flatten the top of each cookie.
  8. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are browned.
  9. Cool the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to continue cooling.

*I find that there's some variation in weights among different brands of freeze dried fruits, likely due to their processes and the absence or presence of extra sugar. I suggest measuring by volume instead of weight.

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  1. I could live on white chocolate.  If I can find the freeze dried strawberries I’ll definitely make them.  Yum!

  2. You could also use raisins or cranberries, they might be easier to find.

  3. YUM! These cookies look and sound so delicious! Perfect snack or even a sweet breakfast 🙂

  4. I baked these yesterday with the freeze dried strawberries.   Yum!   They turned out great.   In the list of ingredients is 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.   However, it is not included in step #2 of the directions.  I added it with the brown sugar.   My little nephews came to visit and loved the cookies.    I will be sharing this recipe with their mom and definitely be making these treats again myself.

  5. Wow this cookie is so great and delicious,thank you for sharing your blog

  6. I made these yesterday with a dried berry mix:  cranberries, blueberries, cherries, and a few dried strawberries.  They are yummy!

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Things to do in Nusa Lembongan, Bali

Are you wondering how to spend your time on Nusa Lembongan? Are you having trouble finding out what activities are available and which operators are the best? We’ve listed the most popular activities as well as some suggested operators. If you are short on time just let us know which activities you’d like to do during your stay and we’ll book them for you. There’s a lot to do on Nusa Lembongan and Villa Nusa is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a exploring.

The first tourists that came to Nusa Lembongan were surfers looking for that perfect break – and they found it! With   a range of breaks for all levels, Nusa Lembongan is the perfect place to learn or improve, and for experienced surfers, ride some of Bali’s best waves. Monkey Surfing offer surf lessons for beginners and intermediate level surfers as well as surfing guides and private lessons.

Website: http://monkeyactivities.com/  Reservations: contact@monkeyactivities.com

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)

Stand up paddle boarding is a lot of fun and can be either a relaxing activity or a work out depending on which you prefer. Rocky SUP give excellent beginner levels which start with the basics and then a paddle tour around Lembongan Bay, including a stop at Coconuts Beach. Rocky SUP also teach intermediates who want to try catching some waves and provide guides and board hire.

Website: http://www.rockysuplembongan.com/sup-and-surfboard.html

Mangrove Tour by Traditional Boat

IMG_4219-minThe mangrove forests on the north of Nusa Lembongan Island are an area of nar=tural beauty and can be explored by local boat which is “punted” along with a long bamboo lope (by the Captain). When you enter the mangroves you’ll be amazed by the quiet and calm as you weave your way through the network of natural water ways through the trees. The calm flat water reflects the tress almost like a mirror and is a dream for photographers. If you’re lucky you’ll also spot a variety of bird butterfly species along the way. This is an easy tour to arrange for you when you arrive at Villa Nusa.

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Nusa Lembongan is surrounded by the crystal clear waters and stunning reefs of the Nusa Penida Marine Park. Snorkelling trips can be arranged through dive companies but for a more personal day trip we also use local snorkelling boat captains who have traditional boats and years of experience to take you on a private tour of some of the best spots. Highlights include snorkelling with manta rays, schools of brightly coloured reef fish and stunning, vibrant coral reefs. Snorkelling can be arranged with us when you are here or in advance.

Scuba Diving

bigstock-Scuba-diving-on-coral-reef-und-97891529-minThere is no better way to experience the underwater beauty of Nusa Lembongan than by scuba diving. World Diving Lembongan is a PADI 5 star dive center with years of experience diving around these islands. They offer daily dive trips for certified divers as well as “try dives” and PADI Open Water courses for beginners plus a range of Advanced Courses for those who are looking to develop their skills. Highlights include diving Manta Point and Crystal Bay, a variety of marine life including turtles, sea snakes, schooling trevally, scorpionfish, tuna, barracuda, mola (sunfish) from July to October and some exhilarating drift dives. World Diving are renowned for their stunning “Big Boat” which offers divers one of the most relaxing days on the ocean; bean bags on the sun deck, heaps of space, bathroom on board and a friendly and professional team.

Website: www.world-diving.com Reservations: info@world-diving.com

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There is a beautiful walk along the cliff tops which passes by “Devil’s Tear”. When the swell is big the waves come crashing in below you so don’t stand too close to the edge! This is an easy walk and the views over the ocean along with the craggy cliffs and water pools make for excellent photography opportunities. We can arrange transport for you when you are here.

Free Diving

monkey-minIf you want to explore underwater but don’t want to be bothered with bulky diving equipment then free diving is a great alternative. “One Breath” which is part of Monkey Surfing provide AIDA free diving courses for all levels from one day experience programs through to 5 day advanced courses. Free diving is a great way to relax, meditate and achieve things you never thought possible!

Website: http://monkeyactivities.com/freediving-courses-lembongan/

Reservations: contact@monkeyactivities.com

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What better way to relax than by having a massage and some pampering spa treatments? Glo Spa at Sandy Bay offers excellent facilities and a range of treatments from their ocean front spa including massages, manicures, pedicures, aromatherapy and more. If you’d rather have a massage in the comfort of Villa Nusa we have a trained masseuse on staff and a massage table just waiting for you!

Website: www.glospabali.com Reservations: Let us know what you want and we can make a booking on your behalf.

Island Tours

If you’d like to explore all  of Nusa Lembongan then an island tour is a great option. Island tours use small pick ups which are fitted out with seating in the back to whisk you around the island and to all of the popular spots. Island tours can also include Mangrove Tours and Devil’s Tear. We use local, reputable tour guides with good English to look after you. We can arrange this when you are here at Villa Nusa or in advance.

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Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced Yogi, Serenity Yoga has classes for all levels including private classes if desired. Daily classes offered include Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Flow, Yin Yoga, Fly High Yoga and Power Yoga.

Website: www.serenityyogalembongan.com Reservations: Through the website or we can book for you.

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Brightly coloured ceremonies are a part of daily life in Nusa Lembongan and the local people are very welcoming when it comes to visitors tagging along. There are a couple of rules of etiquette than need to be observed such as ladies covering their shoulders and everyone must wear a sarong out of respect. The biggest ceremonies are during Galungan and Kuningan and also for cremations. Smaller ceremonies are held for the full moon, new moon, for blessings and for the temples. Ask us in advance if we know of any ceremonies taking place during your stay!

If there are any other activities that we haven’t listed above just let us know and we’ll get back to you. Our friendly local staff are great at organising trips and tours and are always ready to help. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Villa Nusa soon.

For more information or to make a reservation contact us on: donna@balivillanusa.com

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New Richmond ballpark: On or off?

Richmond Flying SquirrelsDespite the effort by Richmond business leaders to see the economic impact of a downtown ballpark, there are some worries that planning for the new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark has stalled.

Hopes were raised after 150 Richmond business leaders, part of Greater Richmond Chamber’s InterCity program, traveled to Denver to see Coors Field and the LoDo District, which was economically revitalized after construction of the ballpark. The lesson for the Richmond leaders: that a downtown ballpark can be a good investment.

Whether this impacts the debate over the parameters of a Richmond ballpark deal remains to be seen. The struggle, we’re told, is the same as before: proponents of a Boulevard ballpark (where The Diamond is now located) are disagreeing with proponents of a downtown Shockoe Bottom ballpark. The arguments are familiar to those of us working in the pro-baseball world: fans of a suburban site want an easily accessible ballpark with lots of parking, while proponents of a downtown site want an urban experience and plenty of activities before and after a game. Add in a debate over potential economic impacts connected to both sites, and you have the making of a stalemate.

Which is why there’s a little pessimism coming from team and league officials, coming on the heels of plenty of optimism just last month. From the Richmond Times-Dispatch:

In early April, [Eastern League President Joe] McEacharn expressed optimism about ballpark talks involving the Squirrels and the city of Richmond, but on Monday he said discussions haven’t matured.

“There are times that for every step forward, we have to take two back, and my disappointment probably comes from my feeling that we’re in that stepping-back mode,” McEacharn said.

Reached last week about the status of ballpark discussions, [Flying Squirrels owner Lou] DiBella said: “There really haven’t been many talks proceeding, and I have no knowledge of what the site is. …I can’t give you any information with any kind of certainty, which is extremely frustrating. I would suggest you call the mayor.”

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In our live webcam there is the ski resort of Bukovel in the Carpathians. Bukovel is located near the Polyanytsya village. At the present time Bukovel is the resort number one in Ukraine. The ski season here is quite long: from November to mid-April. Bukovel, which panorama is perfectly demonstrated by our webcam is popular resort both in summer and in winter.

Winter in Bukovel

Winter time is a great place for mountain sky and snowboarding fans. There is a lot of snow here usually, even if it is not enough, the artificial snow is a good compensation. The resort has 63 ski slopes of varying difficulty. There are 16 lifts. There is a ski equipment for rent. You can have a training with instructor also here. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, it is possible to ride snowmobiles or snow bikes.

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Summer in Bukovel

In the summer in Bukovel in our live broadcast is also fun as in winter. In 2014, the largest artificial lake in Ukraine with an area of 6.8 hectares, a depth of 15 m and a 2-kilometer-long beach appeared here.
There is an active sport in Bukovel in summer: water-skiing, kayaking, wake board, catamaran, Jet Ski. There is also a diving school here. Besides, there are: climbing wall, walking and horseback riding in the Carpathians, quad biking tours and excursions to any place in Western Ukraine. You can rent a bike, play paintball and airsoft, visit the bike park. For quiet relaxation lovers there are benches by the lake. Recently, in Bukovel you see in our webcam, has become popular such a kind of active leisure as FlySurf over the lake.

Wellness in Bukovel

Bukovel you see in our live broadcast is also a health resort. Here is an excellent diagnostic medical equipment, medical SPA with mineral waters. The healing Carpathians climate helps to recover soon.

Bukovel surroundings

If you come to the resort of Bukovel, be sure to take a trip to its surroundings. It is worth visiting the town of Yaremche with classical Hutsul architecture and the quiet life of the Carpathians village.
Take a trip to the town of Vorokhta with ancient Hutsul temples and stone viaducts that are over 100 years old!

Discover Transcarpathia, its mineral waters and castles. Bright impressions will leave a trip to Mukachevo and Uzhgorod.

Be sure to follow the walking routes of Bukavel in our webcam. Climb the Khomyak (Hamster) mountain, Bliznitsa mountain and get to the mountain Dogyaska Lake.

Watch another Baltic Live Cam nice ski resort webcams - Romanian resort of Azugaand Low Tatras ski resort in Slovakia.

Bukovel has a temperate continental climate. Summer is warm and winter is snowy and cold. In winter, an average temperature is -6 C, on snow slopes -5 ... -7 C. In summer, the average temperature is +16 C.

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OL Jordan Devey Injury Profile

#60 Jordan Devey

Position: OL
Height/Weight: 6’6″/320 lbs.
Age: 30
College: Memphis
Year joined Bills: 2020
Acquired: Free Agency via Raiders

College Injuries:

Pro Injuries:

2013 Ravens/Patriots:

No publicly reported injuries.

2014 Patriots:

No publicly reported injuries.

2015 49ers:

No publicly reported injuries.

2016 Chiefs:

Ankle injury, Week 7, missed 1 game.

2017 Chiefs:

No publicly reported injuries.

2018 Chiefs:

Torn pectoral muscle, side not specified, Week 7, went to IR, missed 11 games including playoffs.

2019 Raiders:

Groin injury, Week 3, missed 0 games.

Torn pectoral muscle, side not specified, Week 4, went to IR, missed 12 games.

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Torn pectoral, both instances

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My name is Dr. Kyle Trimble and I am, first and foremost, a Buffalo Bills fan!! When I am not cheering on the Buffalo Bills, I am a Physical Therapist. To give a background on myself; I was born and raised in Erie, PA, moved to Buffalo in 2006 to begin my studies at D'Youville College towards becoming a Physical Therapist at which time I became a devoted Buffalo Bills fan.  I graduated in 2013 with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy and moved home for several years. Moving back to the Buffalo area in 2016, I have gained extensive experience in outpatient orthopedics, skilled nursing, acute care hospital, and home care. Having obtained a significant wealth of knowledge that continues to grow, along with a undying fandom of the Bills, puts me in the unique position to educate my fellow fans about our great team.
I am currently an injury spotter working with Dr. David Chao, Orthopedic Surgeon @ProFootballDoc based out of San Diego. In this role, I provide real time updates regarding injuries during the game. I hope you enjoy what I publish and I welcome any comments or questions you may have.
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Moving to Barcelona

Moving to Barcelona

Moving to Barcelona - accommodation

Last updated June 2019

Moving to Barcelona. Advice and tips on finding long term accommodation. This article helps you with moving issues like finding long term accommodation, legal requirements such as NIE resident documents and other papers. If you didn't get the answer to all your questions about moving to Barcelona, then contact us. You might also be interested in our guide to working in Barcelona

Finding long term rental flats or rooms in Barcelona is really not difficult, but it helps if you know which websites and rental agencies are experts for finding rooms, flats and houses in Barcelona.

There are different types of accommodation for different needs; students need rooms in a shared flats, long term residents will need long term furnished or unfurnished rental flats, and overseas residents might want to buy a flat in Barcelona as a second home.

In this article we provide an overview and links to various types of longer term accommodation websites and reputable agencies, that we hope will be useful when moving to Barcelona for a longer stay.Scroll down this page page to the section about moving to Barcelona that you are interested in:

Rooms for rent in shared flats in Barcelona

Barcelona long term rooms in shared flats. Renting rooms in shared flats is very common in Barcelona.  Many young people in Barcelona cannot afford their own flat and either live at home with their parents, or share a flat with other young people in Barcelona. For young foreigners, who come to Barcelona to work or study, renting a room in a shared flat is an easy, fast and cheap solution. The contract for a room in a shared flat will normally be  an quite informal agreement with the flat owner. T

he monthly rent is always paid in advance. The usual rental room deposit is 1 months rent - sometimes half a month only. So when you move in, you would normally have to pay 2 months rent and you will get the deposit amount back when you vacate the room assuming that you leave the room in the same condition as it was when you moved in. Rented rooms are almost always furnished. The furnished rooms are usually quite spartan, but you can always visit one of the three Barcelona IKEA stores to get extra things. Find more Barcelona furniture stores

In a shared flat you often live with 2-4 other tenants. There is a good chance some of them are native Spanish speakers either from Spain or Latin America, which will help you practise the Spanish that many are learning at Barcelona Spanish schools. Sharing with other tenants means your roommates can also help you with lots of other practical things in Barcelona to help make your stay a succesful one.

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Long term rental flats/apartments Barcelona

There are many flats and apartments available for long term rentals in Barcelona and there are several ways to find them.

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Classifieds ads Barcelona long term apartment rentals

One way to find flats in Barcelona for long term leases is to walk around the area of Barcelona that you want to live in and just look upwards for signs that advertise flats for rent. These are usually long term rentals. Look for the words “piso en alquiler” or “pis en lloguer”, which both mean “flat for rent” in Spanish and Catalan respectively.

A faster way and one that avoids neck pains, is to visit accommodation websites in Barcelona.

This is simply faster and you will get a full description of the flat often with pictures. For long term rentals in Barcelona, we recommend that you consider using rental agencies, unless you are renting from friends or family.

The reason that we recommend this is that the sums of deposit money can be quite big when renting long term and it is simply safer to use an agency and get a proper rental contract.

The usual contract term is for a long term rental in Barcelona is 3 years total with a 1 year minimum period. That means you can leave after 1 year and stay for up to 5 years. Most owners expect you to pay the full first year if you leave anytime during the first year.

The monthly rent is usually adjusted upwards by a very small amount on an annual basis, but a major price change can only happen after 5 years.
The usual payment terms for a renting a long term flat or apartment in Barcelona are:

-1 month rent in advance,
-1 month rent for the property agency (ex IVA tax 16%)
-1 or 2 months of deposit for the owner (refundable)
= Total up to 5 months rent in advance

The rental terms can of course vary from agent to agent and owner to owner. Some agents charge a % of the first years rent,  instead of one months rent. Many owners are looking for financially reliable tenants.

Generally if you already live in Barcelona and have a job with a contract and official pay slips, then it is enough to show solvency by providing copies of your last 3 months of pay slips and a copy of the previous year’s tax return.

However, if you have just arrived in Barcelona and do not have a job or credit history, then the owner can quite rightly be nervous that you might choose not to stay in Barcelona, or that you might not be able to get a job or that something else could happen that might prevent you from paying the rent.

If you leave town without paying the rent, then the owner will lose money and will have the hassle of finding new tenants. To try and avoid this and to find the “financially viable” tenants, it is quite typical that owners of flats for long term rent in Barcelona ask future tenants to provide an “aval bancario," which is a bank guarantee.

If you agree to an “Aval bancario,” then you as the future tenant will have to deposit an amount equivalent to 3-6 or even 12 months rent with a Spanish bank and then the bank can step in with your aval money and act as a guarantor, should you be unable to pay the rent.

The 'aval bancario' is a  really just an extra form of deposit or security for the owner.  If you do not want to give the owner an aval, then you might offer to pay an extra deposit or even pay some months of rent in advance. The main disadvantage of the Aval bancario is that this amount is usually only returned when you vacate the flat in Barcelona and that could be a few years.

Some owners might accept an aval that is only valid for the first year. That way the owner has an chance to get to know you. After a year of rent payments perhaps the owner will have greater trust in your ability to keep up the rent payments and you can dissolve the Aval.

Short term apartments in Barcelona

Renting holiday apartments in Barcelona has become a very popular alternative to hotels.  Renting an apartment in Barcelona is not much cheaper for singles or couples, but for groups and companies attending trade fairs it provides much more more space and freedom and big savings.

There are many reputable and experienced holiday apartment rental agencies in Barcelona that offer tourist apartments and rent by days flats and apartments in Barcelona.

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Buying flats, apartments or houses Barcelona

Buying property in Barcelona can be both profitable and rewarding. Barcelona has seen a dramatic rise in visitors to Barcelona in the 25 years, since the Olympics in 1992 thanks to the world attention the games brought and also to the many low-cost flights into airports near Barcelona. As a place to buy a second home Barcelona is a favourite in Europe. Many visitors have become permanent residents of Barcelona or have chosen to buy flats and apartments in Barcelona.

It can be a good investment if you rent out your second home via the many short term rental companies. There are many 'agencias immobiliarios' (real estate agencies) in Barcelona who can show your properties so that you can get an idea of the prices and terms. We have collected links to the agencies that are recommended and can offer services in English and other languages. Real estate agency Barcelona

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Basenji and a bunny?

just thought i'd share some random cuteness of my B-boy and his elderly friend Missy Bun. Zumi was raised with rabbits, but is never unsupervised near them.. for his sake. Bun would give him what for! She by the way is just a mixed breed bunny, and almost 10 years old (I've had her since she was about 4 weeks)

also, random question about veggies and dogs.. is it ok for Zumi to like asparagus? i gave Bun a piece and he acted like he wanted it too, so i gave him some. he loved it! i thought it was a bit odd.

Great pictures!! Lovely to see them together like this. Tillo's dogsitter has a bunny too, which is big friends with their GR. Tillo likes the bunny too, but as soon as it starts to run around, he wants to chase it.. Lady the GR barks at him then to tell him to stop 😉

Great pictures!

Maxx loved veggies, asparagas included. About the only thing we didn't give him was corn since it looked the same coming out as it did going in! 🙂

Perfectly okay for your B to eat veggies, pretty much all of them, except expect the usual results. Like Linda said, corn comes out like it goes in, and things that give people gas will give them gas, of the most awful variety, so warning, warning! There are some they should not have, though, like onions - you can find pretty complete lists on other forum threads.

Lovely pictures of Missy Bun and Zumi

Wow what amazing pics! Never imagined seeing a B with a rabbit as my last 2 Basenjis were jackrabbit serial killers.

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Cute. Does he groom the bunny?

LOL Dan, mine would have poor bunny sucked down and using the fur for dental floss. 😞 My first rottie and my chow Katana, though, they lived around my friend's bunnies and loved them. My husband wondered if they were cleaning or basting the poor darned rabbits, but they really liked them.

thanks for all the comments.
Re: the asparagus. oh we paid for giving him that! phew! that's why i was wondering, i didn't want to upset his digestive tract, but other than the very bad gas he seemed quite unaffected.

As for the bunnies, he was raised with them, and has always been ok with them. he has never yet tried to harm one of my domestics. Dan, all wild bunnies are fair game, he will chase to kill. but just snuggles the pets. He knows the difference, so far. When he was tiny, i was also breeding rabbits for the local 4H, and had over 100 rabbits at one time. The only time Zumi got fresh with any of the bunnies was with Missy Bun at their first meeting. he "smacked" her, and she kicked him right back… they are now good friends 🙂
i attached a few more pics of him when he was very small meeting some of his first bunnies. Both Missy Ben, and our sadly departed Ben.
and yes! he absolutely does groom them. its quite cute watching him lick them and nibble the fur like he is getting buggies out, lol. Missy Bun even licked his foot last night, grooming him back.

Thats so cool. Ive been trying to get Ayo to get along with my friends Parrot, but it's not working out very well. I got distracted for a second and actually had to pull the parrot out of Ayos mouth, he just sat there looking at me with some green feathers in his mouth!!!!!

well, he does ok with the rabbits, and the rats but he was NOT ok with any of the birds!
i have had button quail and a parakeet, and a friend with a blue fronted amazon. Zumi wanted to eat them, and came close with the parakeet once. i do not trust him at ALL with birds. they make noise and flap wings and Zumi goes insane, so i doubt i could keep the peace there. i have always wanted a lovebird, but… its just not a safe option

His friend Mara, who lives with the Parrot gets along perfectly, they walk around together and their fine, even the cat!!!! But AYO just sees lunch!!!

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Teeth straightening was known to be a painful process due to the use of metallic braces. However with the invention of Invisalign treatment this dilemma has been put to an end. The Invisalign teeth straightening process makes use of practically invisible aligners that are placed over the teeth that are easily removable and do not interfere in your daily activities like the traditional braces.

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Invisalign It is a highly advanced cosmetic dentistry procedure which is painless and does not hinder in the day-to-day activities of the patient. The purpose of both remains the same, to straighten and align the teeth structure and make them look pleasing to the eye. Many people are apprehensive about opting for teeth straightening treatments as they feel the traditional metallic braces are the only way. With an effective alternative of invisible aligners there no need to worry about pain or the appearance of the teeth since these are practically invisible. Cosmetic dentistry centers and dentists have tried and tested this treatment and are recommending it to their patients.

Teeth straightening have undergone a drastic change with Invisalign treatment. The time duration for this treatment varies from case to case and can range between 9 to 15 months. You can monitor the improvement yourself week after week.

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Change is the only constant in life, the same goes with dental treatments. Traditional braces have worked wonders for millions of people across the globe and even today are used globally. Invisalign treatment is a step ahead of braces and gives the same and in some cases better results.

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Cheap replacement wristbands for my Fitbit Flex

If only I had seen this a month or so ago. I just had to buy one for mine, and ended up ordering mine from DealExtreme, which was decent quality, but it took nearly a month to arrive. Bookmarking this for the future.

yeah, the way you have to remove the working unit to charge just leads to wear on the band. I had one tear and got a free replacement from fitibt, but I don’t think that’s gonna work forever. Thanks for the heads up on these!

Mine seem to die every 5-6 months from the wear. It can be glued back together, its the widow plastic coming loose from the rubber bracelet, but what a hassle.

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Lock down a career in cloud security with the help of this training

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A few years ago, I bought a similar training package from icollege.co that was hyped on BoingBoing. The dealbreaker was how painfully slow the website was. According to Google’s PageSpeed, the iCollege homepage has a score of 30/100. This new offering has a PageSpeed score of 25/100: https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.certs-school.com%2F

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Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland's DODO novel mashes up D&D, time-travel and military bureaucracy

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While all of Neal Stephenson’s – always excellent – novels share common themes and tropes, they’re also told in many different modes, from the stately, measured pace of the Baroque Cycle books to the madcap energy of Snow Crash to the wildly experimental pacing of Seveneves. With The Rise and Fall of DODO, a novel co-written with his Mongoliad collaborator, the novelist Nicole Galland, we get all the modes of Stephenson, and all the tropes, and it is glorious.

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As a Black Ballerina, Misty Copeland is Attracting New Audiences to Ballet

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Misty Copeland knows how to put on a show.

As the principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland also knows how to attract new audiences to see a ballet, many of whom are witnessing the beauty of it for the very first time.

Behold, the Misty effect.

“The Misty Effect” describes the unprecedented impact Copeland has on people who are either experiencing ballet for the first time, or they’re gaining a new appreciation for the art because of Copeland’s contributions.

As a magical black ballerina, Copeland stands as a symbol of excellence for countless people of color who look to her as an endless well of motivation and empowerment. For that reason, many black families travel to the Lincoln Center in New York City to see her in action during her rendition of the iconic, “Swan Lake.”

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55 Inch Giant Panda Bear – CLEARANCE

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This cute giant panda teddy bear stands up to 55″ tall. It has various soft fur textures, acrylic eyes, and a zipper on the backside. It sits comfortably on its rear in the upright sitting position. This plush can be modded with up to three different holes and an optional internal toy storage pouch. You have your choice of Bum, Vag, or Mouth modifications on this plush. This plush can also be fitted with a vibrating silicone insertable hole.  You can see examples of our fabric inserts HERE.

Not your average plushy! BearMods plushies are reinforced for superior strength and durability you won’t find in stores! Made for lovin, so don’t be afraid to get rough!

Bum, Vag, and Mouth Holes Available

  • Your choice of any hole, all holes, a custom combo, or no holes at all.
  • 8″ deep, 3″ Wide. Your choice of Satin, Microfur, or Plush Fur lining.
  • We place the bum hole just under the tail in the rear of the toy.
  • We place the vag hole directly between the legs of the toy.
  • We place the mouth hole a few inches down from the nose of the toy.

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  • A built-in toy storage pouch with a zipper on the backside of the toy. Store your silicone hole, strap on cock, condoms, etc in here.

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Insert this soft silicone cup into any hole on your modified plush toy, for a whole new experience! Turn on the vibrator inside for even more fun! Fits all standard size holes, with any lining. Smooth plastic cup make it easy to slide in and out of any hole, with any lining. Easily removable for cleaning and storing.

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Dimensions 16 × 16 × 20 in

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Backstage NYFW with Nathan Rosenkranz

I met Nathan Rosenkranz at the first salon I assisted at in Bethlehem, PA. Back then Nate was a great stylist behind the chair. Fast forward 8ish years he is now a Freelance artist in NYC working for brands such as Alterna and styling celebs like James Franco. It takes a lot of hard work and networking to get where he is today so it was very cool to hang and see him in action. When I reached out to Nate a few weeks ago I was hoping to interview him backstage at some of the shows he was leading. Instead, he asked if I would like to work on his styling team! Even better!

I arrived to Lincoln center around 7:30am and found Nate and his team waiting outside the Salon tents. Everyone on his team was super nice! I could tell that it was going to be a no stress environment. In the past I have worked NYFW with another brand who will remain nameless and they were not so pleasant. I love everything about the beauty industry and love people who love it too so when someone is rude its a total buzz kill. THANK YOU NATE for leading such a polite team!

Around 8am we were given our passes and allowed into the tents to set up our workspace.

Once we were all set up Nate explained the step by step of the look we would be creating for DEOLA’S Spring 2015 collection.

Deola Hair step by step @ NYFW Spring 2015

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The final outcome was gorgeous! DEOLA is absolutely amazing. As a lead stylist it is important to work with the designer and decide what hair will compliment the garments. Nate nailed it! The hair was not only beautiful but also wearable. This is a classic style that would look great on any woman!
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Wrong Turn (2003)

Wrong Turn (2003)

Country:  USA

Director:  Rob Schmidt

Main Stars: Eliza Dushku, Jeremy Sisto, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Desmond Harrington, Lindy Booth

Storyline:  Trapped in the woods in West Virginia a group of young people get hunted down by cannibalistic men who are disfigured due to in-breeding.

Review (Spoils): This film does not have much storyline so I will narrow it down. We have a couple car wrecks and then young people meeting and than those young people trying to survive the woods while being hunted down by 3 mountain men.  We don’t need much storyline to make this film fun.  We have like able character such as Jeremy Sisto, we have hot chicks such as Eliza Dushku, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Lindy Booth.  We go lots of blood gore and spears and arrows, some great makeup for the disfigured men that hunt through the woods looking new victims and food.

Rating:  The movie is simple it has rednecks and hot girls that are not dressed for the woods. Seems simple? Yes the movie is that simple. Not great but not overly horrible but it is not The Hills Have Eyes. (the original not that awful remake)

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Baird West Coast Wheat Wine by Baird Beer

Baird West Coast Wheat Wine

Wheat wine is based on the British barley wine recipe and was created on the West Coast of the US in the 1980s. Baird West Coast Wheat Wine is a seasonal beer released on November 1, 2014.

Baird West Coast Wheat Wine Aroma and Taste

Baird West Coast Wheat Wine pours with no head and barely a nose, with just the faintest hint of malt. For a 9% “wine” this isn’t really pulling its weight. The taste is sweet, of licquorice, brown sugar and malt. It reminded me of my first attempt at homebrewing, in which I produced 30 litres of sweet flat brown water which was so intolerable that I forbade anybody from drinking it and instead bore that terrible burden myself. What a martyr I am.

There’s very little aftertaste here but it did permeate after a while. I looked at the label. It definitely says “wheat” yet I couldn’t detect any notes of it at all. That, coupled with the flashbacks I was having of past brewing disasters, and an unpleasant happoshu-esque drunken feeling- almost like they’ve artificially bumped up the alcohol content- led me to the sneaking suspicion that I may have opened a bad bottle.

Baird West Coast Wheat Wine One line Review

I know Baird likes its subtlety but this is ridiculous. Baird West Coast Wheat Wine feels half-baked. Come on, Baird. Pull out the stops a little. It’s ok to break character once in a while.

Where to Buy Baird West Coast Wheat Wine

Baird West Coast Wheat Wine can be bought online direct from the brewery at:

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Oh, the wheat just showed up now. I think Baird may have invented the after-aftertaste. Now that’s subtle.

Baird West Coast Wheat Wine Second Opinion by Rob

After reading this review of Baird West Coast Wheat Wine I knew I had to try it. And I generally agree with Joe on this one. It smelt like a brandy aged barrel beer with a large nose of caramel and liquorice imparted with alcohol. The body was barely carbonated and  had a slight maltiness to it with a large amount of sweetness too. There was some wheat to the aftertaste but not as much as I expect from a Baird Beer which are usually bursting with flavour.

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Sheena Duggal on ‘Contact’s’ memorable mirror moment

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The VFX supe is being recognized at the upcoming VES Awards

At the VES Awards in Los Angeles in late January, one of those to be honored at the event will be visual effects supervisor Sheena Duggal.

Duggal will receive the VES Award for Creative Excellence at the Awards in recognition of her valuable contributions to filmed entertainment.

Right now, the visual effects supervisor is overseeing VFX duties on Venom 2. She has had an acclaimed career involving such projects as Contact, The Hunger Games, Agent Carter and Venom.

A few years ago I was able to ask Duggal specifically about her work at Sony Pictures Imageworks as a high-speed compositor on Contact which involved both the ‘Wow-moment’ mirror shot and the virtual environment beach encounter Jodie Foster’s character has with her father.

With the VES Awards approaching, I thought I would re-publish those pieces from vfxblog. Here they are below – the work still blows me away (in fact, I think the mirror shot is often cited as one of the most favorite and influential by many VFX supervisors).

Contact’s ‘simple’ mirror shot

Sheena Duggal: This shot is an entirely 2d shot composited on Flame.

It is basically 3 plates:

A) Ellie running in front of a steady cam operator who is running backwards with a focus puller that we had to remove for the entire shot, (not easy back in 1996 to track and patch a moving shot like that).

B) A bathroom cabinet with a blue screen where the mirror should be, Ellie reaching for the knob and opening the door.

C) A reflection plate of the bathroom.

A reflection plate of the bathroom

The shot starts on the A plate of Ellie running up the stairs and down the hallway towards camera and as she got closer to where we wanted the bathroom cabinet to be she reached out her hand and grabbed a none existent door handle.

We tracked this plate into the B plate for the reflection in the mirror as the cabinet door opens, the tricky part was to align the fingers in the reflection with the A plate hand. We had to reconstruct the fingers to get the alignment and to sell the shot.

The final part of the shot was to add C plate the room plate reflection as the cabinet door swings open. We used a few comp tricks to create the beveled edge and seamless comp.

When I spoke on Contact at the Academy bake-off, I remember people being amazed that this was actually so simple because it employs what feels like a lot of visual trickery. I am delighted how well this shot has stood the test of time and proud of the talented team of people who helped to create it.

In the original vfxblog article, I also spoke with Contact VFX supervisor Ken Ralston, who revealed that the Ellie and father sequence was actually one in which they had explored possibly doing a frozen moment/bullet time effect.

The beach scene (and why it had to be done twice)

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Sheena Duggal: It was quite a groundbreaking sequence. Jodie and her dad were totally shot on a 360 bluescreen, I think maybe the first time that was ever done. Then the plates of Fiji were pan and tiles and the sky was a CG render. These we projected onto a dome to create the virtual environment and then we would render a BG plate from this that matched the BS shot camera and take this into Flame and composite it. I feel like it was ground breaking at the time – no-one was doing this kind of virtual environment work.

The big long shot where she comes out of the eye and lands on the island was supposed to be rendered in Cineon and it failed a few days before the premier, so I created a low res version of the shot, with ropey keys and mattes, for the premiere and then did about 36 hrs straight to comp the actual shot for the prints that went out to the theaters. I think that some of the temp version went out into the world as well.

I think it failed to be able to render because it was a long shot, so they brought it to Flame and I spilt it over 3 machines and would create each setup. It was a multitude of steps to create this look, remember before batch or anything like that, all foreground rendering, so I would create a step, share the setup with the artists in the 2 other rooms, run and check it looked right and then do the next step in the comp. It wasn’t just compositing, it was creating this look that was beautiful, dreamlike and heavenly. I spent a few weeks working on looks for Bob to choose from before we got here and pretty much everyone else had tried, so by the time it got to Flame as the solution we were 5 weeks out and there were a lot of shots to be done in that time.

Flame saved the day, it was certainly the hardest thing I never nearly did pull off. Jerome Chen will tell you, about 30 hrs into it I was sitting there just saying what if I can’t do it? What happens then?

It was also a nightmare to track with the 360 camera move in Flame, wow, really amazing what we pulled off for the time, I really have to say discreet helped a lot adding things to the software for us and I used Sapphire sparks to help create the look.

It’s basically a filter that applies a stocking net look to the image to create an overall diffusion, a technique that bloomed the highlights, keys on her eyes to make them pop, faked DOF, multiple selective colour corrections and cascading keys. Bear in mind each step had to be done one at a time, no batch, no selective or combined keyed functions, only one way to create a key, basic tracking software. It required a lot of imagination and faith and hand work, I would create a single frame that looked good, write down all the steps and then try to recreate it across the seq.

Coming up with the look for her father and the look when she touches the edge of the environment was also challenging, mostly created using displacement maps. I wasn’t ever really happy with his look but I ran out of time to figure out something more sophisticated that I could do in 2d.

A lot of the functionality that later appeared in Flame came from the things we learned from having to do all these tasks manually, we had a team of Discreet R&D people come and stay with us for weeks to observe that challenges we were describing. I’m just super proud of this one mostly because we pulled a rabbit out of a hat and it stands the test of time quite well.

The 18th Annual VES Awards take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 29th. Along with Sheena Duggal’s recognition and the various VES Awards, the Visual Effects Society will also present their Visionary Award to Roland Emmerich and their Lifetime Achievement Award to Martin Scorsese.

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Articles > 3 Timesaving Hair Cheats From Celebrity Stylist @hairbyadir
April 20, 2018

3 Timesaving Hair Cheats From Celebrity Stylist @hairbyadir

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There’s nothing we love more than helping you save time and make more money behind the chair, and that’s why we’re dishing out three short-and-sweet styling cheats from a red carpet legend. Celeb stylist and Virtue® Labs Creative Director Adir Abergel—known for creating the most iconic hairstyles on Hollywood’s biggest stars—spent the day at The BTC House to bring you tips that will improve life in the salon, so check them all out below!

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1. Adir’s Sponge Trick For Sleek Texture

Here’s a mess-free, timesaver for quickly slicking back hair: Apply Virtue® Uplifted Volumizing Whip to a sponge (yes, a kitchen sponge!) and saturate. Using the sponge, apply the product directly to the hair—this will smooth any flyaways and direct hair away from the face. Then, comb through. To secure the style, apply Virtue® Finale Shaping Spray from roots to mids, and use a diffuser around the face frame.

2. Blowout “Roller Set” Cheat

Instead of the traditional roller set, Adir uses multiple round brushes to set his blowouts by creating a roller brush set—a technique from the ’70s. After blow-drying each section, pin the round brush in place and let the hair cool. “This allows you to have the full amount of volume you’re looking for,” he shares.

Pro Tip: Each section should be the same size as the brush. Adir recommends using a brush that has a combination of nylon and natural boar bristles. The nylon will create grip and the natural bristles will add shine to the blowout.

Get the technique & watch the full video how-to HERE!

3. The Secret To Style Longevity

Adir’s secret to creating a long-lasting, full-bodied style—from before the red carpet until after the after party—is building a strong foundation BEFORE the blowout. Here’s how: Apply conditioner from the mids to ends to avoid buildup at the root that will weigh the hair down. Adir recommends only washing with lightweight products like Virtue® Full Volume Shampoo & Conditioner.

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July 2, 2020

“Both my parents were involved in sports. My mom was a sportscaster on national television and my dad played in the NBA. They have been together since age 16. I never felt pressure from my parents that I had to be an athlete. From a young age, I had freedom to do what I wanted. I tried ballet. I tried ice-skating. Then I tried tennis. Since then, I have been with my racquet all the time. Players often have a love-hate relationship with tennis. I had a lot of tough moments but I can’t imagine myself not being on the court practicing and playing matches. There is no pressure like there is in tennis. People often ask about my transition from juniors to the professional circuit. Honestly, I never understood what they wanted me to say because when I started playing in the professional circuit, I won two $15,000 events and played in the final of a $25,000 event. I won my first WTA title in Moscow in 2018. I had a quick rise to the top but then life hit me. It was not all going to be that easy, not everything would be rainbows and flowers. There had

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ANTRIM manager Gearoid Adams insists his side cannot dwell on their disappointing Dr McKenna Cup campaign ahead of Sunday’s National League opener away to Tipperary (Thurles, 2pm).

The Saffrons suffered three successive defeats to St Mary’s, Monaghan and Fermanagh in the pre-season competition with 14-point defeat to the Ernemen last month particularly damming as Antrim went 45 minutes without scoring in Brewster Park.

Minus the services of several established players, Adams and joint-manager Frank Fitzsimons attempted to blood some fresh faces in the competition.

However, Adams admits the experimentation didn’t go according to plan and the Antrim line-up for the forthcoming league campaign will have a more familiar look to it.

Antrim have also been boosted by the return of CJ McGourty to the fold after discussions with the management.

“Basically, myself and Frank had heard through the grapevine that CJ wanted back,” explained Adams.

“We discussed it and we met with him and he wanted to give it another go.

“It was pre-McKenna Cup. We didn’t need to see CJ’s pedigree in the McKenna Cup - he has done it at club and county level.

“The McKenna Cup was about trying new blood. We lost four or five established players on top of the players we were missing already through the universities.

“He has two or three sessions under his belt and he isn’t too far off the pace. He wants to go out knowing he has given it all to the county for whatever is left of his career which could be another few years yet. We forget he is only 28.”

McGourty’s return is a welcome lift prior to the start of the National League as Antrim look set to be under strength for the trip to Tipp while Adams has identified the areas where the Saffrons must improve.

“Matthew Fitzpatrick is doubtful. Kevin Niblock is doubtful. Niall Delargy is definitely out,” added Adams.

“Mark Sweeney, Sean McVeigh and Kevin O’Boyle are long-term injuries. We are hoping they will feature at some stage during the National League.

“We have to learn from our mistakes in the McKenna Cup. When we were playing Monaghan and Fermanagh, they had close to their full team. Fermanagh had 13 of their Championship side from last year. We had six. We gave a lot of players a run out for the first time. Ultimately, some of those boys didn’t make the panel for the National League.

“As we do quite often, we created a lot of scoring opportunities - we just didn’t take them. We need to be more clinical in front of the posts.”

Antrim open their Division Three campaign with back-to-back away games against Tipperary and Offaly. The following two rounds see them take on Sligo at Corrigan Park before travelling to Drogheda to take on last year’s Division Four winners, Louth.

It is hard not to conclude that, if Antrim are to maintain their status in their third tier, they must pick up maximum points in the round three and four games. Yet, Adams insists they will not fear any team and they will be out to make a winning start to the league this weekend.

“I think we have to respect every team,” said Adams.

“You can see the script being written already. Last year, we were one of the favourites for promotion, now we are favourites for relegation.

"We won’t look past the first game against Tipperary. We have to go down there to play. Tipperary had a brilliant year last year and you can’t disregard that.

“We will be going down to try to win and get two points. If we fall short, but improve every game and win those later matches, then so be it.”


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Running Wild Virtual 5K Race & 1 Mile Walk In Memory Of Stacy DiJulius

The 2020 Believe in Dreams 5k has gone virtual!

In order to bring our community together safely, this year’s 5k is going VIRTUAL. Running, walking or any other activity you choose, can take place anytime during the month long event from 9/20/20 through 10/20/20. Participating virtually and donating to our Running Wild event is the safest, simplest and most effective way to ensure our community can continue to support the Believe in Dreams mission to make dreams come true for youth in our community.

Send us a photo or video footage on Facebook, @believeindreamsorg, hashtag #believedinme of you completing your activity and share with us who believed in you before you believed in yourself. We would love to flood our social media for the month of the event with all your beautiful images and stories.

Options for Activities:

  • 5k run or 1 mile walk
  • 1 mile swim
  • 5 mile bike ride
  • dance, yoga, hiking
  • learn a new skill you always dreamed of!
  • dream up your own activity!

  • Adult registration – $35
  • Children 12 & under – $25

*the first 100 participants will receive an official Believe in Dreams hat!

  • All mail in registrations must be received by Friday, October 16th, 2020
  • Send entry form and a check made payable to:

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Packet Mailing Dates

Registration includes an official 2020 Believe in Dreams Running Wild t-shirt and custom race bib.

  • Register by 9/9 to receive packet before 9/20
  • Registrations received after 9/9 will receive packet by 10/2
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Nicco Mele has been named by Esquire Magazine as one of America’s “Best and Brightest”. He is one of America’s leading forecasters of business, politics and culture. He serves on the board of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, is a co-founder of the Massachusetts Poetry Festival and is on the faculty at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.


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The 5 Biggest Financial Mistakes I See

September 23, 2020

By Richard W. Stout III Have you ever made a large purchase that you instantly regretted? Most people have, yet we continue to make this mistake over and over again. Financial mistakes can prevent you from reaching your goals or doing what you love. They can postpone dreams such as owning your own home or…

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New Additions…

The latest additions to the collection, including a few more bitters.

Here are the latest additions…an extract, a few bitters, and some liqueurs.  Most of these acquisitions were chosen because of cocktails I’ve tried at The Passenger, so a hat tip to them.

Bittermens Orchard Street Celery Shrub – Celery, apples, and as it’s a shrub there’s vinegar as well (more on what shrubs are here).

Bittermens ‘Elemakule Tiki Bitters – I discovered this one in an unnamed cocktail at The Passenger that included Green Chartreuse, gin, aperitif wine, and said bitters…great cocktail.  I’m a fan of allspice dram, and the tiki bitters endeared themselves to me with their flavors of cinnamon, allspice, and other spices.  Besides “tiki” it also makes me think “Christmas” (a la mulled cider), so that opens up some other drink options.

Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6 – Great orange bitters, and it’s pretty popular in the D.C. mixology scene.  The nose is heavy on the cardamom and carraway, which I’m definitely a fan of…the orange peel is in the taste combined with the cardamom.  This should definitely be in your collection as your go-to orange bitters.

The Bitter Truth Creole Bitters – Initial smell I get on this one is fruit with anise.  Major flavor in this one is definitely the anise.  This review mentions fennel as well, which I get at the finish.  Both that last review and this one mention it as a replacement for Peychaud’s, which I’d go along with.  I’ll probably save my bottles of Peychaud’s for drinks that call for large proportions of it, while using this one in dashes.

Ilegal Mexcal Añejo – I bought this one with a specific cocktail in mind (The Beety Bastard by Gina Chersevani), but they’ve got a few others on their website that sound promising.  This is a small batch production (I’ve got bottle #840 of 1350)…more on that here.  I haven’t cracked it open yet, but based on the review here this may also be good as a sipping mezcal (the price also lends itself to that at $100/bottle).

The Beety Bastard – this one calls for Ilegal Mezcal Anejo, red beet syrup, pineapple cardamom soda, citric acid, and heavy cream. Awesome drink with so many great flavors.

Luxardo Maraschino – A bittersweet, cherry-based liqueur.  I primarily bought this one to make the Aviation and Martinez, but there are many other good options.  Founding Farmers has one called “Nice Coat!” with Bluecoat Gin, Maraschino, basil, lemon, and orange bitters.

Amaro Averna and Gran Classico – I’d compare/contrast these two together and with Cynar (which has a sweet start and more bitter finish than Averna).  The Gran Classico starts more bitter and less sweet but ends slightly less bitter than the Cynar.  I’m not a huge fan of bitter for bitters sake, so I’d go with the Averna as my favorite of these three…when mixed right though, all three have great potential.  Recently, I had Averna at The Passenger in the “Mother of Dragons” (it was Game of Thrones night).  Averna, grapefruit, Canton, orange bitters, garnished with FIRE…tasty.

The Targaryens would be proud.

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BellaVitano Balsamic Â  An Absorbing discovery: The sweet, nutty, fruity flavors of our sough-after BellaVitano are even more desireable with a few prozed drops of Modena Balsamic Viniger.

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