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Reuters - This tale depicting the quiet existential despair of a married architect who finds his feelings reawakened by an attentive single woman is so muted and internal in its focus that its entire running time feels like a preamble to a drama that never quite begins.

I walked by Subtle Tea Subtle Tea today and of course, I wanted to check it out. It's a well lit space that fits one large communal table, a window seat, and a few side seats; all of it was full. Luckily there was no line, so I didn't feel bad taking my time at the counter. In terms of baked goods and treats, nothing looked enticing. The selection was rather bare. The focus is teas, where the list was so long, I needed direction. I asked the girl for a recommendation because I wanted to try something interesting, yet I'm not a fan of fancy fruity teas or minty teas (for hot tea). She described the Almond Cookies Green Tea because it is their most popular. I was hesitant but agreed and she started brewing a cup, offering to replace it if I did not like it. On my initial taste, I wasn't sure

Something as subtle and diminutive as a Kubotan, or mini-baton, can transform a mild-mannered and law abiding citizen into an effective fighter against a daunting criminal. Kubotans come in different designs and materials, thereby concealing their function. One type is fashioned as a keychain of about 5.5 inches in length and made of metal in [...]

In a recent blog post over at TheAtlantic.com, James Fallows described Chinese government leaders as (1) patient, (2) subtle and (3) sophisticated. TCG respectfully disapproves of this view, but how about you? What adjectives do you think best describe leadership in China today?

I'm back on the Dive Team! (Junior Varsity, natch - if you missed the sad tale of my previous attempt at dumpster diving, you can read it right here.) I went out this evening with a different mentor (plus a fellow n00b), and we successfully rescued a whole bunch of fresh strawberries, maybe ten loaves of assorted sliced bread, some ground beef, shaved beef, sausages, and eggs, and a henhouse worth of organic free-range chickens from their landfill-rotting destiny. Nummy!New Mentor taught us padawans much about the subtle (and subtlety is key!) art of suburban gleaning. Her dive-fu is strong.Of course, none of us are really freegans. We all still eat food that someone valued enough to make us pay money for. But now that I've completed my first successful mission, I'm beginning to feel

This is a real product...I shit you not!!Yes, pun -- absofrigginlutely -- intended.Subtle Buttdisposable gas neutralizersApparently, you place it in your underwear and when you fart...the smell gets neutralized.Though I think this guy is way beyond help at this point...I can see soooo many uses for these things -- Mexican food night -- just to name one!You are thinking, "this can't be real". I know, right? But it is!!When I watched this demonstration video...I thought I was gonna hock up a lung I was laughing so hard.Who the hell thinks up products like this...lolCan you imagine buying this at the store?You...walking up and putting something called Subtle Butt on the counter.They'd have to sell it online...and they do!And if you feel that you or someone you know could benefit from this pro

A hypothesis in Sahaja Yoga is that we have within us a subtle system with energy centres that can be felt after self-realisation. When we get self-realisation we become connected to the all-pervading energy of the cosmos, and as a result we become subtly aware of ourselves and others. In the diagram the energy centres, [...]

In my conversations with people, I meet many who say they know they are That (ala Nisargadatta Maharaj). No only do they say that who/what they really are is Ultimate Reality, but also then add additional things like ‘it only shines through sometimes more clearly than other times.’ We must be keenly aware of what we are saying and its implications, because if you say that That shines through sometimes clearly and sometimes not…what is really being said is that you are the vessel or channel for That, and you subtly separating yourself from That. That which we are is constant…it is never more or less. There also is no shining through…or some derivative of higher or true self. To say there is a higher or true self again is to separate…you are saying “you” are the lower

A subtle mauve heart first catches your attention, and as you zoom out, the variegated, geometric gold petals shimmer slightly, accentuated by a midnight blue backdrop. The last thing you'll notice is the hefty weave, which adds just the right amount of texture and a little masculine handle to the femininity of floral patterns. Significant, but subtle.

Sometimes things happen, and we don't know why. I think it's possible that at a higher level of intelligence, we could comprehend causality and destiny more effectively. What if things all do happen for a reason, and we just can't see it?Some people are pretty set on why things are the way they are. "The cup is there because I put it there." But why did you put it there? What made you put it right there? What thoughts did you have?Can people be constantly manipulated at the mental level in such a way as to cause them to set up things a certain way? What if we're all building a complex system of events, not because we want to or are aware of it, but for some other reason? And what if the final end to it all, the point, the meaning of everything, will be revealed sometime in the near future?2012?

The only way to get rid of the dead beat brother in law is to sell the house. Joe is such a dead beat, he wouldn’t even get out of the recliner to let the pictures get taken. Other than Joe’s feet, it’s not a terrible picture by any means. The agent is emphatic that Joe does not convey with the house. The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL! Tags: jack+levine, uncle+jack Share This

Subtle are a band who seem to be able to overcome adversity, no matter what life throws at them. Just look at their history: Dax Pierson left quadriplegic after a tragic tour-bus accident, being shamefully jacked for $15,000 in Barcelona and continuously suffering “also-ran” status as their releases repeatedly get critical acclaim. They carry on regardless though, recording and releasing exceptional albums. ‘Yell & Ice’, despite not even being a “proper album”, is their latest stellar effort and features some quite jaw dropping collaborations. Joined by Dan Boeckner from Wolf Parade, Tunde Adabimpe of TV on the Radio, Markus Acher of The Notwist, Chris Adams of Hood/Bracken and Yoni Wolf aka Why?, formerly of cLOUDDEAD, Subtle has quite a gaggle of friendly talent. On ‘Yell & Ice’, these artist re-imagine tracks from the recent ‘For Hero: For Fool’ album and create new ones altogether, keeping an eye towards genre ben

miWisdom today… Getting angry or upset at others doesn’t normally work to one’s favour, as it creates resistance and throws the other person against you. Not only does the other person now see you as the enemy, they also completely resist what you have to say no matter how much logical sense your argument may have. This ends up being a “no win” situation for both parties. You don’t win because you haven’t been able to get your point across, and the other person doesn’t win because they have not learnt from their mistakes or their lack of understanding. Their Ego has simply impeded on making logical sense of the information that you are attempting to convey across to them. Instead of getting angry or arguing with the other person, the solution is to simply discuss the matter with them in a very subtle and calm manner. Focus on asking the right kinds of questions that will get this person thinking logically about their situation. These que

As titles such as Ornette Coleman’s “Shape of Jazz to Come” or the Refused’s “Shape of Punk to Come” prove, artists throughout musical history have endeavored to earn distinction as purveyors of “the sound of the future”. One of the latest, and most worthy, contenders for this title is the hip-hop/experimental rock outfit Subtle. On its second album, For Hero: For Fool, the Oakland-based group presents a futuristic musical vision that is vivid, unsettling, and, above all, distinctive. Subtle is a group of six musicians, who, in addition to standard rock instruments like guitar, bass, and drums, play keyboard, cello, woodwinds. At first, the band’s title does not seem to describe its music very well. On the surface, the music is bold, and, much like the album’s cover, a striking collage. From the very first track, electronic beats, ethereal keyboards, repeating strings, sung melodies, and furious hip-hop vocals jostle each other, begging for listeners’ attention

by Marshall Loebprovided byn today's work world -- where companies are regularly acquired by competitors, departments are repeatedly reshuffled and staff members always seem to be moving up or moving on -- it's easy for your accomplishments to be overlooked.To ensure that you get the recognition you deserve, it's important to master the subtle art of self promotion.Here are five ways to highlight your achievements without making yourself look like a braggart or a buffoon. They come from "Selling Yourself Without Selling Out," a book by Gina Hernez-Broome, Cindy McLaughlin and Stephanie Trovas of the Center for Creative Leadership, a nonprofit training organization:Educate up. If your boss is too busy to stay abreast of your activities, make it your job to keep her up-to-date. Schedule a weekly meeting or send regular emails detailing your accomplishments and addressing any issues. But keep the remarks concise, informative and balanced. "Don't talk about you, talk about the br

Subtle Signs ThatShow You're InterestedDating Editors You've met someone who's a potential love interest, or you might have a secret crush. So, how do you go about showing them you're interested in them without going overboard? Take some advice on subtle signs you can give from these Lovingyou.com users! Spend extra time around them fussing about them and caring for them. -Bettina Talking to them and flirting. -Becky When the person is speaking I listen to what he says, and show that I am attentive and enjoy it when he is speaking. -furbili Eye contact is definitely a good sign. I often find myself smiling at them, talking to them, and sometimes joking about dating them to get a reaction. If (the reaction is) a good one, then I admit my interest -Sarah Just be extra friendly to the person you're interested in. When at a party, cast him your best smile. If men can put their best foot forward so can women. Picture yourself talking to that person and think about what would really m

david mizner railed yesterday against a post by Matt Stoller accusing John Edwards of veiled racism. Matt Stoller’s thesis is this: John Edwards is talking about poverty, but he’s not talking to poor people. He may say that women’s rights are related to economic issues, but Clinton is actually framing her arguments around language women use. Edwards is talking as a college educated white guy to other college educated white guys. It’s the white man’s burden, and while well-meaning, it’s a little racist and annoying. I mean come on. There is no conspiracy to keep white men out of the Presidency. To which david responds: Stoller thinks it’s racist to appeal to morality to help the poor. But who said the poor people Edwards wants to help are black or brown? Not Edwards; he frequently points out that most poor people are white and that poverty isn’t a problem unique to cities. It’s Stoller who assumes that poor people are black or b

Whoa, talk about deja-vu (re: yesterday's post)! Bloombery chimes in this AM...Stocks in U.S. Poised for 10% Drop, Options Bets Showby Bloomberg - 7/16/07 snip:Bets in the options market against the Standard & Poor's 500 Index have exceeded wagers it will rise by a 2-to-1 margin for a month, the longest since Bloomberg began compiling the data in 1995. That's seen as a warning sign the market is due for a decline of 5 to 10 percent after the S&P 500 rose to two records last week, say managers of almost $1 trillion at Morgan Stanley Global Wealth Management, National City Private Client Group and Russell Investment Group. The Leuthold Group, whose flagship fund has beaten 99 percent of similar funds over the last five years, expects the S&P 500 to slide as much as 19 percent by the end of the year... Investors are buying the put options as protection from the crisis in housing, said Joseph Quinlan, chief market strategist at Bank of America's investment strategy group in New Yo

When you consider how much importance today’s self-centered society attributes to independence and promiscuousness, you can understand why some people might think that old-fashioned romance just doesn’t exist in relationships anymore. The airwaves and the Internet are filled with examples of people shunning monogamous relationships and romance for self-gratification and indulgence, and romantic couples are usually presented as silly and out-of touch. Luckily, however, true romance really does still exist out there. It’s tough to point out old-fashioned romantics not because they are on the decline, but because old-fashioned romance by its nature is really the opposite of flashy; romance is quiet, romance is patient, and romance is subtle. If someone goes out of their way to show the world how romantic their relationship is, it’s usually not real romance they’re trying to promote at all. The flashy, shallow stuff may get the air time, but there are mill

For instrumental music while reading, choose: hi-fi (broadband) or low-fi. For the Good of the Whole In order to work harmoniously with the Life Force, your dreams and goals must be good for the whole of life. Remember that it needs you as much as you need it. You need it to help you accomplish whatever you choose. It needs you for the experience of ever expanding life. You are the channel between the visible and invisible side of nature. You are right between the visible realm of matter and the invisible Life Force, with one foot in each world. Create your goals in such a way that they will benefit everyone and all of life when you materialize them. In this way, all of life is on your side, working with you. Once again, the best way to help others is to be the most and best of yourself. Seek to be happy and content within yourself first. If you don’t, you have nothing of real value to offer anyone else. So make it a priority to maximize your potential, forever growing into the very

With a decade of Labour rule upon us, the inpatient have already begun passing judgment (as opposed to speculation) on Blair's legacy. The more reasoned have looked back over the last ten years and asked what has changed? Optimists have pointed to Labour successes, pessimists to failings.Gordon Brown's eulogy to Blair is a perfect example of the former, as he highlights just how much Blair has achieved over the last decade. It seems that now he is leaving, people are realising just how much has been done and that it is not all bad. Even foreign policy, pre-Iraq, is seen as reasonable if not admirable. Most do not resent intervention in Afghanistan or Kosovo, those who remember it also admire Sierra Leone.There is, however, one element of Blair's recent history that refuses to be eroded by the recent revisions. That is the nature of the special relationship, that curious beast that somehow forced a confident and popular leader to subsume himself to a leader his ideological antithesis

For instrumental music while reading, choose: hi-fi (broadband) or low-fi. Allow Your Dreams to Come to You Your dreams are on their way as long as you allow them. You allow them by your beliefs. Beliefs are simply the thoughts you are in the habit of thinking. Not all beliefs are “right” or based on facts. Look at history for a staggering collection of examples. Beliefs Need Not Be Set in Stone We believed the earth was flat. We believed the heavens circled around the earth. At one time, we even believed bathing was unhealthy and eating tomatoes would kill us. If your belief system has you convinced that you are not worthy of reaching your dreams, or that financial independence could never happen to you, it’s time to re-examine your beliefs. These thoughts are merely habits. They are not based on fact. But, if you insist upon focusing your attention on limiting thoughts that are a part of your belief system, these habits of thought will be truth in your experience. You can cha

For instrumental music while reading, choose: hi-fi (broadband) or low-fi.   Receiving Communications from the Life Force Negative emotion is a clear indication that you are moving away from your dream rather than toward it. If you are doing a good job of focusing your attention on your dream, the law of attraction brings more and more thoughts that support your process of manifesting your dream. You’re on track, and it makes you feel good. If you notice that you feel bad and you can’t figure out why, examine your predominate thoughts and feelings about your dream. You will probably find that you have slipped into the area of doubt and the Law of Attraction has added more and more thoughts that support your doubtful thinking. The negative emotion you feel is a gentle nudge from the Life Force alerting you to the fact that the Law of Attraction is working against you in that particular moment, and that your thoughts are pushing away your dream rather than attracting it. Don

For instrumental music while reading, choose: hi-fi (broadband) or low-fi.   Introduction The information in this article will provide you with some necessary tools to become independent and wealthy, if that is what you choose. Some people are not interested in becoming wealthy and that’s fine. For some, a small, part-time income is enough. Others want freedom from the 9-to-5 grind and dream of an on-going income that will comfortably support their family. Others aim for the top and are determined to settle for nothing less than a fortune. Whatever your financial dreams are, this article was designed to help you make them come true. You may not be interested in building a fortune now, but in case you want to someday, you will know how. There are two sides to any business. The obvious side includes your particular style of shuffling papers, or rearranging things in such a way that an income is created. The subtle side of your business covered in this article is not as obvio

From Orson Scott Card's review of Steve Berry's The Alexandria Link:This book is evil. I don't mean it's about evil.I mean that this book, to the degree that it is read by people ignorant of history (i.e., practically everybody), will move us closer to a future in which our society permits or even approves of the murder of Jews and the destruction of the state of Israel.Here's how it works.At the beginning of the book, we are shown a Palestinian during the 1948 war over the creation of the state of Israel. The scene is about how this Palestinian has been torturing a man he captured in order to find out what he is doing; then he kills him. But the torture is not treated in the fiction as anything other than a regrettable necessity; later, the character does in fact regret his actions that day.That's not what makes this book evil. No, it's the fact that Berry sets this scene against a background in which Israelis are systematically driving all the Palestinians out of Israel; the I

Most of the new features in Mozilla's Firefox 2.0 aren't readily apparent, even to a seasoned Firefox aficionado. Once a user digs a little deeper, however, the new tools and capabilities become more obvious. Phishing protection automatically investigates suspect e-mail, an enhanced search tool suggests additional terms and Session Restore can save the user after a crash.Browser usage numbers for 2006 are beginning to appear on the Web, and for the first time in many moons the market share of microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) dominant offering, internet exolorer, has dipped below 80 percent. While Internet Explorer's star was sinking, its chief competitor's, mozilla firefox, was ascending. Its market share climbed from 9.50 percent in January 2006 to 14 percent in December -- just about the time version 2.0 of the browser was released. When I upgraded from the old version of Firefox, I barely noticed the difference between the two releases. However, after using the new version for

With one foot in Oakland CA and one foot in the cosmos, Subtle is one of the most supremely inventive groups working today. Imagine Gnarls Barkley jamming with the Beta Band, Devo partying with Outkast, or George Clinton landing the mothership on the Def Jux catalogue, and you might get an inkling of the width and breath of Subtle's ambitions. Following their critically-acclaimed debut The New White, the band overcame a tragic van crash (leaving member Dax Pierson a quadriplegic...visit daxpierson.com) to record For Hero For Fool, their most adventurous and clear-hearted achievement yet. Featuring avant hip hop masterminds Jel and Doseone of cLOUDDEAD and Anticon, For Hero For Fool is at once iconoclastic and accessible, blending iridescent psychedelia with electronic collages and bop poetry...1) A Tale of Apes I2) A Tale of Apes II3) Middleclass Stomp4) Middleclass Kill5) Midas Gutz6) Nomanisisland7) The Mercury Craze8) Bed to the Bills9) Return of the Vein10) Call to Dive11) The En

With one foot in Oakland CA and one foot in the cosmos, Subtle is one of the most supremely inventive groups working today. Imagine Gnarls Barkley jamming with the Beta Band, Devo partying with Outkast, or George Clinton landing the mothership on the Def Jux catalogue, and you might get an inkling of the width and breath of Subtle's ambitions. Following their critically-acclaimed debut The New White, the band overcame a tragic van crash (leaving member Dax Pierson a quadriplegic...visit daxpierson.com) to record For Hero For Fool, their most adventurous and clear-hearted achievement yet. Featuring avant hip hop masterminds Jel and Doseone of cLOUDDEAD and Anticon, For Hero For Fool is at once iconoclastic and accessible, blending iridescent psychedelia with electronic collages and bop poetry...1) A Tale of Apes I2) A Tale of Apes II3) Middleclass Stomp4) Middleclass Kill5) Midas Gutz6) Nomanisisland7) The Mercury Craze8) Bed to the Bills9) Return of the Vein10) Call to Dive11) The En

Copyright 2001 by asparkle2@aol.com now asparkle2@yahoo.com. "Sex is messy, kid." The smoke rolled from his cigarette into the room and I resisted the urge to wrinkle my nose at the offensive smell. Hugging myself at the knees, I watched as he settled back against the headboard and took a long draw on the thin, white cancer stick. "It's like I said," he added, "Life's a bitch, and you gotta get

Canadian HR Reporter "An insightful and sobering account" Book Description More than 85% of managers believe employees leave because they have been pulled away by "more pay" or "better opportunity." Yet, more than 80 percent of employees say it was "push" factors related to poor management practices or toxic cultures that drove them out. This gaping disparity between belief and reality keeps

Here's a piece of artwork I did for a friend entitled "The Subtle Knife" inspired by the novel by Philip Pullman. "Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted underworld—Cittàgazze, where soul-eating Spectres stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: 12-year-old ...

10 cool ways to attract people to your web site: 1. Give people a free subscription to your e-zine. Almost everyone is publishing a e-zine nowadays so it’s important to give something extra with the free subscription. You could offer a free gift or advertising when people subscribe. 2. Provide your visitors with free content. Your content [...]