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Let’s be honest: Almost nobody gives up gluten because of a hatred of doughy texture. There seems to be some inborn desire for dough-based products to always feel chewy and soft in our mouths. Breads, cakes, that beloved pizza crust–so much of the pleasure of eating it comes back to mouthfeel. Why are chocolate-chip cookies so much better out of the oven? Because they’re so soft.
Alas, some of us want to give up gluten, some of us have to. Really, there is little justification for having it in one’s diet. That said, the grilled cheese Mom used to make you when you were a kid is not the same if you don’t slap that cheese between two thick slices of sourdough. In our house, we have been on the search for gluten-free replacements for our favorite bread-like products for a few years, and the search is frequently fruitless. Even the few pizza places that offer gluten-free crusts readily admit they have it shipped in already pre-loaded onto a small baking sheet, telling you this while they stand over a massive pile of gooey, raw, gluten-heavy dough, or flinging a circular disc of it into the air. They almost always claim they do not make it themselves because they can’t provide a cooking environment that is truly gluten-free–a very valid concern for those with Celiac disease. However, I think part of it has to do with the fact that they do not know how to make it correctly.
So, I have been on the search for gluten-free breads that meet the texture requirement, as well as the subtle nutty flavor we all long for which is so readily available in regular bread. Most GF breads are quite bad in comparison. Dry, flavorless, brittle. However, there are a few out there making some serious ground. We took three of the best we could find–Schar, Udi’s and Goodbye Gluten–and put them to the critical tests: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Peanut butter and Jelly Sandwiches. If they can succeed here, they can succeed anywhere.
And so the battle begins . . .
We tested these sandwiches as a family: two adults and two kids, and here are our averaged rating results, on a scale of one to five, with one being lowest.
According to our data, Udi’s would get the first place medal followed by a close second and third place of Goodbye Gluten and Schar, respectively. But as we all know it’s never just about the numbers.
While Goodbye Gluten took second place because of its tendency to fall apart (after a few days the whole loaf became a bag of crumbs when not refrigerated, although the manufacturer recommends storing a room temperature) it was a first place in all of our opinions for taste and texture.
Udi’s took first place statistically because it had great overall sturdiness and texture, but while it also tasted great it wasn’t able to supercede Goodbye Gluten in flavor. As a side note the Udi’s products are usually found in the freezer section of the store. I keep it in the freezer at home, as well, because it lasts longer and is a quick thaw whose texture seems unaffected by the freezing.
Schar was not too far behind the first two but distinguished itself by scoring lower on both sturdiness and taste. Schar was always our “go to” gluten-free bread until we discovered the other two brands.
In case you were wondering, other ingredients included in this taste test were: Earth’s Pride Organics Creamy Peanut Butter and Whole Foods Market 365 Fruits of the Forest Fruit Spread.
All three sandwiches were cooked simultaneously in our Panini maker providing an identical cooking environment. According to the numbers, Goodbye Gluten won the first prize in the grilled cheese face-off. Udi’s came in second by only 1/10th of a point and Schar was also very close in third place. We were collectively looking for a bread that would achieve a nice golden brown, crispy surface while still remaining chewy on the inside. Also critical was the ability for the cheese to melt to that level of gooey-ness that we all crave in a grilled cheese. As you can see the Goodbye Gluten had a slightly crispier edge while still maintaining a chewy inside that provided a nice cheese melting experience. All that being said, we all agreed that all three products provided a satisfying grilled cheese experience.
The other ingredients in this face-off were Great Lakes Sharp Cheddar and Cooper Cheese. No butter or fat of any kind was applied to the bread.
If this face-off was helpful to you in selecting a gluten-free bread we would love to know!
I’ve been reluctant to try any of the gluten free breads. Thank you for providing the research, I feel brave enough to venture in and give your top two a taste.
Hi Katherine! That’s so great to hear! That is why I did the product comparisons and reviews – to try to take some of the risk out of trying healthier products. Many are so expensive that blind experimentation can become a little costly. Today, we actually keep both Udi’s and Goodbye Gluten in our freezer. We tend to reach for the Udi’s for a savory sandwich like a panini, and the Goodbye Gluten for something sweeter like PB&J. I’m so glad this helped. I hope you find one you are happy with! | 2019-04-26T12:02:17 | https://www.nutritionicity.com/product-reviews/product-face-off-battle-of-the-gluten-free-breads/ |
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What's Your (Self) Love Song?
Home •-Feature What’s Your (Self) Love Song?
Turn on a radio or listen to Songza and you’re sure to hear a song that is about longing for love, finding love, or losing love. Yes, just what we need…more messages telling us that love is something completely outside of ourselves and that we need someone else in order to feel accepted, loved…“complete”.
Well, I say that it’s time to say “screw off” to that disempowering fairytale. The reality is (and in some ways you may be loathed to hear this) that you’re never going to feel truly accepted, loved, and complete until you begin loving yourself.
Right about now you might be thinking, ‘Yeah, yeah…self-love…blah, blah, blah’, but after many years coaching folks from every walk of life, I’ve found this to be one of those universal truths…if you haven’t learned to accept and love yourself, it doesn’t matter how much others try to love you, you will never quite believe them and their love will never seem like enough.
Now the path to self-acceptance and self-love can be a long and demanding one requiring courageous exploration and new approaches, but you can take a step down that path TODAY with one simple and fun tool…claiming one of those aforementioned love songs for your relationship with your self!
See, I don’t know about you, but I spent the first part of my life listening to romantic songs envisioning my soul-mate singing it to me or me singing it to them. Now, though, some of the favorite love songs on my playlist are ones that have become an ode to myself. For example, when I hear Erasure’s “A Little Respect” and the line “Soul, I hear you calling. Oh baby, please give a little respect to me”, I imagine my little soul pleading to me to be kinder to it.
So, let’s find you a song that your precious self would love to have sung to it – anything from soft and sweeping ballads like “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” by Van Morrison, “At Last” by Etta James, or Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” to heart-pumping tunes like Guns and Roses’ “Sweet Child O Mine”, Rihanna’s “We Found Love”, or “Wild Thing” by The Troggs. Once you’ve claimed your song, play it at least once a day over this next week and envision singing this song to your self…make sure to really drink it in.
If nothing comes to mind immediately for you, here are some websites to help you find “your song”.
Here at Vividlife, we’d love to hear what love song you choose for your self, so come on over and share on the Vividlife Facebook Page!
Now…get busy stoking that love affair with your sweet self!
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Today in Memphis, we make Lionel Hollins-style disapproving faces at the coach's ouster, the Front Street Deli reopens, Nashville is overrun by Hollywood types and the Grizz Girls are holding dance classes. Also, porch poodle!
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– First the big news: we all know this by now, but Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins is no longer with us. He's been released into…I don't know, probably the arms of another team who won't love him like we loved him. I raise my coffee cup and smirk disapprovingly at my computer in your honor, coach.
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– Congrats to both St. Jude and LeBohneur for making the U.S. News and World Report's list of the U.S.'s top-rated children's hospitals again this year.
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The last few days, i want to diy a own home temperature control system, i need to use the arduino and a piece hmi touch screen, but know i don't know how to do it? i need some Tutorial that can teach me how to do it? But i via google search didn't found i need tutorial. That's a bad news! so i need your help, can you give me some advice or tutorial? In addition, i didn't know which tyle of hmi touch screen can i buy? Because i can buy arduino board on the arduino.cc offical site, this is not problem. So I look forward to your timely reply and help.
You are wrong here. This forum is about the Parallella system, not about DIY Arduino stuff (unless a Parallella is involved).
jacklii wrote: The last few days, i want to diy a own home temperature control system, i need to use the arduino and a piece hmi touch screen, but know i don't know how to do it? i need some Tutorial that can teach me how to do it? But i via google search didn't found i need tutorial. That's a bad news! so i need your help, can you give me some advice or tutorial? In addition, i didn't know which tyle of hmi touch screen can i buy? Because i can buy arduino board on the arduino.cc offical site, this is not problem. So I look forward to your timely reply and help.
This can be helpful to you!
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In this experiment sodium hydroxide is neutralised with hydrochloric acid to produce the soluble salt sodium chloride in solution. This solution is then concentrated and crystallised to produce sodium chloride crystals.
In this experiment sodium hydroxide is neutralised with hydrochloric acid to produce the soluble salt sodium chloride in solution. This solution is then concentrated and crystallised to produce sodium chloride crystals .
You have to decide if this experiment is suitable to use with different classes, and look at the need for preliminary training in using techniques involved in titration (see Teaching notes). What follows here assumes that teachers have judged the class to be capable of doing this experiment using a burette with reasonable expectation of success.
Assuming that the students have been given training, the practical work should, if possible, start with the apparatus ready at each work-place in the laboratory. This is to avoid vulnerable and expensive glassware (the burette) being collected from an overcrowded central location.
Filling the burette, measuring out the alkali into the flask, and titrating it until it is neutralised takes about 20 minutes, with false starts being likely for many groups. In practice it does not matter if the end-point is overshot, even by several cubic centimetres, but the aim is to find the proportions for a roughly neutral solution.
Producing a neutral solution free of indicator, should take no more than 10 mins.
Evaporating the solution may take the rest of the lesson to the point at which the solution can be left to crystallise for the next lesson. Watching solutions evaporate can be tedious for students, and they may need another task to keep them occupied – e.g. rinsing and draining the burettes with purified water.
Sodium hydroxide solution, NaOH(aq), (IRRITANT at concentration used) - see CLEAPSS Hazcard and CLEAPSS Recipe Book. The concentration of the solution does not need to be made up to a high degree of accuracy, but should be reasonably close to the same concentration as the dilute hydrochloric acid, and less than 0.5 M.
Dilute hydrochloric acid, HCl(aq) - see CLEAPSS Hazcard and CLEAPSS Recipe Book. The concentration of the solution does not need to be made up to a high degree of accuracy, but should be reasonably close to the same concentration as the sodium hydroxide solution, and less than 0.5 M.
Methyl orange indicator solution (The solid is TOXIC but not the solution) - see CLEAPSS Hazcard and CLEAPSS Recipe Book.
1 If your school still uses burettes with glass stopcocks, consult the CLEAPSS Laboratory handbook, section 10.10.1, for their care and maintenance. This experiment will not be successful if the burettes used have stiff, blocked or leaky stopcocks. Modern burettes with PTFE stopcocks are much easier to use, require no greasing, and do not get blocked. Burettes with pinchcocks of any type are not recommended; while cheap, they also are prone to leakage, especially in the hands of student beginners.
2 Burette stands and clamps are designed to prevent crushing of the burette by over-tightening, which may happen if standard jaw clamps are used.
3 The optional white tile is to go under the titration flask, but white paper can be used instead.
4 Ceramic gauzes can be used instead of pipeclay triangles, but the evaporation then takes longer.
5 The evaporation and crystallisation stages may be incomplete in the lesson time. The crystallisation dishes need to be set aside for crystallisation to take place slowly. However, the dishes should not be allowed to dry out completely, as this spoils the quality of the crystals. With occasional checks, it should be possible to decide when to decant surplus solution from each dish to leave good crystals for the students to inspect in the following.
b Use a pipette with pipette filler to transfer 25 (or 20) cm3 of 0.4 M sodium hydroxide solution to the conical flask, and add two drops of methyl orange indicator. Swirl gently to mix. Place the flask on a white tile or piece of clean white paper under the burette tap.
c Add the hydrochloric acid to the sodium hydroxide solution in small volumes, swirling gently after each addition. Continue until the solution just turns from yellow-orange to red and record the reading on the burette at this point. This coloured solution should now be rinsed down the sink.
a Refill the burette to the zero mark. Carefully add the same volume of fresh hydrochloric acid as you used in (c) to another 25 (or 20) cm3 of sodium hydroxide solution, to produce a neutral solution, but this time without any indicator.
a Pour this solution into an evaporating basin. Reduce the volume of the solution to about half by heating on a pipeclay triangle or ceramic gauze over a low to medium Bunsen burner flame. The solution spits near the end and you get less crystals. Do not boil dry. You may need to evaporate the solution in, say, 20 cm3 portions to avoid over-filling the evaporating basin. Do not attempt to lift the hot basin off the tripod – allow to cool first, and then pour into a crystallising dish.
b Leave the concentrated solution to evaporate further in the crystallising dish. This should produce a white crystalline solid in one or two days.
c Examine the crystals under a microscope.
Titration using a burette, to measure volumes of solution accurately, requires careful and organised methods of working, manipulative skills allied to mental concentration, and attention to detail. All of these are of course desirable traits to be developed in students, but there has to be some degree of basic competence and reliability before using a burette with a class. The experiment is most likely to be suited to 14–16 year old students. This is discussed further below, but what follows here assumes that you have judged the class to be capable of doing this experiment using a burette with reasonable expectation of success.
Students need training in using burettes correctly, including how to clamp them securely and fill them safely. You should consider demonstrating burette technique, and give students the opportunity to practise this. In this experiment a pipette is not necessary, as the aim is to neutralise whatever volume of alkali is used, and that can be measured roughly using a measuring cylinder.
It is not the intention here to do quantitative measurements leading to calculations. The aim is to introduce students to the titration technique only to produce a neutral solution.
Alternative indicators you can use include screened methyl orange (green in alkali, violet in acid) and phenolphthalein (pink in alkali, colourless in acid).
Leaving the concentrated solutions to crystallise slowly should help to produce larger crystals. The solubility of sodium chloride does not change much with temperature, so simply cooling the solution is unlikely to form crystals.
Under the microscope (if possible, a stereo-microscope is best) you can see the cubic nature of the crystals. If crystallisation has occurred in shallow solution, with the crystals only partly submerged, ‘hopper-shaped’ crystals may be seen. In these crystals, each cube face becomes a hollow stepped-pyramid shape.
1 What substances have been formed in this reaction? Write a word equation and a symbol equation.
2 Why must you use another 25 cm3 of sodium hydroxide solution, rather than making your crystals from the solution in Stage 1?
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Yes, Nancy, I can truly say God is in control and that He is an awesome God! At times when going through trials and tribulations, we are prone to wonder but, all in all, He surrounds us with peace and we know it will work out in the end. Blessings to you and Steve.
Thank you, Ruth. Knowing the trials and tribulations you and your husband have faced, your testimony carries much weight!
I have read that it is a mere 18″ from the head to the heart. In the course of my journey I have discovered that sometimes in the midst of trials it can be difficult to get the two connected, the head and the heart, with the knowledge of His sovereignty and the passions of my heart.
It has been my prayer that this truth of God’s sovereignty be so fully encapsulated and saturated within my heart, so that during those times of trials I am enabled to imitate Christ; set my face and a heart like flint in this truth.
You are SO right, Y. I, too, have dealt with the same struggle: getting what I know in my head to register in my heart, my emotions. Love your determined response: to set your face and heart like flint in the truth of God’s sovereignty. And your closing reminder is highly encouraging: Even Jesus wept. Precious, indeed. Thank you, Y, for your thoughtful, heartfelt insights.
“God has the final say.” Why is it so difficult to wrap my brain around that simple truth?
Trust does not come easy in the face of evil, does it? Sometimes I have to avoid the news for whole seasons so that I can focus better on what I know to be true.
Indeed, trust in God does not come easy in the face of evil. Perhaps trust is like a muscle. The more we turn our minds and spirits to Him, the stronger our trust will grow. We’ll be transformed into trusting people by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). Perhaps those seasons when you avoid the news is precisely for that purpose!
I love how you weaved the scriptures into this post. very powerful reminders and love the Tozer illustration. I’m all for a great cruise.
Ah, yes. A great cruise in God’s sovereignty–that’s the life we lead, isn’t it!
Oh, yes! Let’s see…Instead of “great minds think alike” (which is terribly prideful), THE GREAT MIND helps us think alike! That’s better.
The A. W. Tozer illustration makes the concept (God IS in control) SO CLEAR to me. Thanks so much for this post. The other readers responses were an inspiration to me…I am not alone in my feelings of doubt and worry.
I found the A.W. Tozer illustration to be an eye-opener, too. And you are definitely not alone in your doubt and worry. That’s the time to hang on to the rails of scripture! And take comfort from all the other passengers, also holding on. | 2019-04-23T16:38:52 | https://nancyaruegg.com/2015/02/26/is-god-in-control/ |
The colonial housing block was one of my most popular and successful videos from the Tropico 5 era, and today I bring it back to you tailored for Tropico 6.
Tropico 5 - Ep.18 : Super Farms!
Strategy how to build Tenement house Block in Tropico 5 game. Included all utility buildings. | 2019-04-19T14:54:16 | http://kinoyear.ru/hd/Tropico+5+Strategy+&+Tactics+2+Colonial+Housing+Block |
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The Grevy’s Zebra population numbers are dropping. The Grevy’s Zebra Trust, a Kenya-based grassroots organization, is dedicated to changing this.
A Grevy's zebra mother and foal. Photo copyright James Warwick.
As one of the most endangered species of Africa, the Grevy’s zebra is found only in the arid landscapes of Kenya and Ethiopia. Only about 2,500 individuals of Grevy’s zebra survive today with about 90% of this population existing in northern Kenya. Once hunted indiscriminately for its magnificent hide, the Grevy’s zebra currently suffers from threats like habitat loss and degradation, poaching, diseases, and drought. These abysmal conditions have attracted the attention of conservationists worldwide, and as a result some have actively engaged their time and resources in the conservation of the Grevy’s zebra in their native habitat. The Grevy’s Zebra Trust (GZT), based in Nairobi, Kenya, is one such organization that participates in the conservation of the species by partnering with local and global communities to ensure a stable future for the Grevy’s zebra.
The Grevy’s zebra acts as an indicator species, which means that the health of its population provides a clue to the health of the environment which it inhabits. This means that when the zebra population plummets, there are likely other people and animals in the surrounding environment who are likely to suffer.
To learn more about the plight of the Grevy’s zebra in Kenya, World Atlas spoke to Anne-Marie Gordon, who is the Grants and Communications Manager of the GZT.
“Some of the biggest challenges facing the Grevy’s zebra in the wild include competition with domestic livestock (whose populations are rapidly multiplying) for water and grazing, and habitat degradation and loss”, informed Ms. Gordon.
She also said that increasing populations and decreasing reliance on traditional, sustainable grazing practices have spurred the growth of unplanned settlements and grazing areas. The above factors combine to result in the loss of habitat for the Grevy’s zebra.
Despite the threats looming overhead, the conservationists are confident that the Grevy’s zebra can be saved if conscientious efforts are made to ensure its survival. Such endeavors would demand the cooperation of conservationists, scientists, governments, and the public.
She also mentioned that the team at GZT monitors the trends in Grevy’s zebra populations, creates awareness about the need to conserve the species and protect the local wildlife against poaching. The team also helps restore the degraded habitats of the Grevy’s zebra and improve the livelihoods of the local communities. They work dedicatedly to ensure that the Grevy’s zebra survives during times of environmental stress. Ms. Gordon also said that the activities of the organization are not just beneficial to the Grevy’s zebra but also to other species sharing the range with the zebra.
The Grevy’s Zebra Scout Program is one of the programs run by the GZT. It operates in the Wamba Region of Northern Kenya in partnership with community wildlife conservancies. 19 women and ten men are part of this program and are known as the Grevy’s Zebra Scouts. They collect long-term data on the species and nurture positive attitudes towards the species among the local community.
Grevy's zebra scout collecting data for the Grevy's Zebra Trust. Photo copyright Mila Collis.
Another program implemented by the GZT, the Grevy’s Zebra Ambassador Program, launched in 2007, aims to reduce and ultimately eliminate poaching of the Grevy’s zebras and other wildlife. The program operates in El Berta of Northern Kenya where the Grevy’s zebra once thrived but has currently been reduced to only about 100 individuals due to over-hunting for meat. 15 Grevy’s Zebra Ambassadors are employed from the local communities to participate in the zebra conservation activities of this program.
In 2016, this team was trained to use the CyberTracker, an android phone application, that would allow them to collect data on the zebra. This data would then be analyzed using a software program to yield real-time information that could be used to alert the concerned personnel to respond rapidly to changes in the field.
Laisamis is one of the vital habitats of the Grevy’s zebra in Kenya. However, limited access to water, lethal mud flats, loss of habitat to grazing, and poaching threaten the zebra populations in this area. Hence, the GZT has launched the Grevy’s Zebra Warrior Program that employs ten Warriors from the local ethnic communities of the Rendille and Samburu peoples. These people engage in monitoring the Grevy’s zebra populations and raising awareness about the need to save the species in the Laisamis. The Warriors involved in this program are often required to travel to remote locales like the lava plateaus of the region to study the zebras. Camels carrying supplies support them on such journeys.
Grevy's zebra warrior and camel team. Copyright GZT.
As the low availability of water often limits the survival potential of the Grevy’s zebras, the GZT also employs Water Monitors from the local community who are tasked to ensure sufficient supply of water to the zebras in their area of action. Drinking troughs, pans, and shallow wells are created for the zebras. Such water points are often fitted with camera traps to track the zebras visiting such water holes.
Healing the rangelands back to their former state is essential to the survival of the Grevy’s zebra and other wildlife species as well as the human communities that depend on such habitat for grazing their cattle. Currently, overgrazing has put the health of such rangelands at stake. GZT is thus trying to restore such degraded habitats by adopting several strategies like the planting of indigenous perennial grass, controlled grazing, and keeping livestock in enclosures where their dung and urine help enrich the soil.
Another endeavor to conserve the Grevy’s Zebras involves getting reliable population estimates of this species. The Great Grevy’s Rally is instrumental in providing such population data.
With all these programs running in full swing, it is hoped that the Grevy’s zebra populations will soon return to healthy and stable levels and the species will continue to survive and thrive for years to come.
To know more about the conservation work done by the Grevy’s Zebra Trust, visit their website here. | 2019-04-25T07:48:59 | https://www.worldatlas.com/news/as-grevy-s-zebra-numbers-plummet-new-conservation-initiatives-emerge.html |
The Hyundai Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept has debuted in the brand's stand at the 2015 edition of the Detroit Auto Show. The model is a pick-up with futuristic design, designed specifically for Generation "Y".
Although this model prefigures the possibility of the first pick-up in the manufacturer's range, those at Hyundai have let it be understood that they are not talking about a future production model in the near future. But it is possible that the design lines present on this model will influence their future SUV.
In the case of the Santa Cruz Crossover Truck, Hyundai used a design addressed to "urban adventurers" who need a versatile means of transport, and pleasant from an aesthetic point of view too.
The concept from Hyundai stands out by a trapezoidal large size front grille and through a set of angular optical blocks. The taillights have a different silhouette from what we were shown until now by the Korean manufacturer. But their form is still attractive and we hope to find in the future series models of the mark.
With regards to the motorization, Hyundai announced a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine rated at 190 hp and 406 Nm of torque. The unit is coupled to a HTRAC all-wheel drive system and announces a combined fuel consumption of 7.8 liters every 100 km. The representatives of the South Korean brand have not talked about the chances of developing a series variant of this concept.
The concept is basically a half-truck half-CUV with seating for five, and the city-friendly footprint of a small crossover.
On the other hand, the Santa Cruz is not a Ford F-150 either. Hyundai's Director of Corporate Planning Mark Dipko said during the world premiere of the vehicle in Detroit that "max payload, towing, and ground clearance are not the point at all."
In order to obtain a larger market share, the Santa Cruz model was designed to address different categories of clients at the same time. Part of this strategy is the presence of media. Thanks to its presence the style and features of this mode are promoted.
Because of its dimensions it is ideal for navigating in the urban jungle or in a tight parking spot. Most pickup drivers have to go through these special situations regularly.
This model provides typical CUV driving characteristics. But it comes with a versatile cargo space, which has separate storage, regardless if it's a recycling center trip, or hauling a pair of mountain bikes. But whatever the activity involved, all tools that are dirty, sweaty, moist, sandy, or bulky remain in the back of the truck, separately from the passenger compartment.
"The Santa Cruz crossover truck concept meets the unspoken needs of a growing Millennial lifestyle we call ‘Urban Adventurers'. This new crossover allows them all the expandable utility they need throughout their active week, from work-life professionalism, to social interests, to a whole variety of outdoor pursuits, without the typical compromises they have come to expect from the industry's current product offerings" stated Mark Dipko, Hyundai's Director of Corporate Planning. | 2019-04-20T21:04:26 | https://www.auto-types.com/autonews/hyundai-santa-cruz-crossover-concept-the-pick-up-that-anticipates-brand-future-design-language-12467.html |
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daughter. Once he finally won me over, he wasn’t supposed to break my heart.
cunning businessman, a big-city resident.
...and the father of someone else’s child.
repeating itself, and old flames? They don’t always go out.
that supposed to hurt more or less than any other answer?
since the moment he left.
me with strength. He made me forget. But most of all, he made me feel.
touches me, the scar tissue around my heart doesn’t quake.
and matches my gaze, his expression just as hard and intense as it was before. | 2019-04-25T20:25:44 | https://www.tsstuff.net/2019/02/somewhere-between-us-by-holly-hall.html |
BELMULLET’S OUR LADY’S SECONDARY SCHOOL made up for last season’s All Ireland defeat with a powerful display yesterday afternoon, dispensing of a spirited Gaelcholáiste na Mara in what was one of the finals of the year in an enthralling encounter in Athlone IT.
The game started off a very open affair with both sides counter attacking at either end however with no real end product. It was on 12 minutes the game had its first real chance as Callum Vickers was called upon to make a great save to keep the game scoreless, denying Justin Healy.
A minute later a stunning free kick from Colin Barret just outside the box beat Vickers however the ball came smashing back into play off the Wicklow schools crossbar, which was subsequently cleared by the Arklow defence.
On 16 minutes it was Vickers to the rescue again, the lively Justin Healy found himself in behind the Arklow defence one on one with Vickers but the latter refused to be beaten as he spread himself well and blocked from close range with his feet.
Chances were limited for the next 10 minute spell with a number of breaks in play which seen Arklow’s Pól O’Riain cautioned for a strong challenge on Belmullet’s Ryan O’Donoghue. On 28 minutes Vickers again pulled off a super stop from close range to keep Belmullet at bay.
The Mayo men were really starting to impose themselves on the game at this stage and their dominance showed as on 37 minutes Justin Healy played a smashing ball to Darrach O’Muirthe who made little mistake with a fine finish into the bottom left corner out of Vickers reach.
A minute later, Arklow had to reshuffle their back four as Paddy O’Donoghue was feeling the effects of a hamstring injury brought into the game, he was replaced by Jaques McCall in a straight swap at right back.
On 42 minutes it was that man Justin Healy, who was becoming a real handful for the Arklow lads, doubled Belmullet’s advantage as he found some space in behind. Healy had cleverly dinked the ball over the onrushing Vickers to send the Mayo school well and truly into the driving seat just before half time.
On 58 minutes Belmullet had a chance to finish off the tie however Callum Vickers produced more heroics to keep Gaelcholáiste na Mara in the contest. From Vickers save Gearóid Ó’hÉalaithe’s side went straight down the far end and it was the turn of Vickers opposite number Patrick McHale in the Belmullet goal who produced a fine save to keep his clean sheet intact.
The Arklow squad were given a lifeline on the hour mark. Jack Darcy produced one of the goals of the year with a sensational strike from 30 yards that flew past McHale, smashed the underside of the crossbar and made its way over the line. Game on with over a half hour left to play!
Straight from the tip off Belmullet went surging down to get their two goal lead back, Vickers pulled off another fine save from which Arklow went and countered straight at the Belmullet goal, this time they found Patrick McHale in their way. Immediately after Gaelcholáiste na Mara managed to get the ball into the box which led to an audacious bicycle kick from Liam Ó’Colemán, unfortunately for Arklow, Ó’Colemán saw his effort rebounding off the crossbar.
With quarter of an hour left to play, Justin Healy again found himself in behind the Arklow defence however the presence of the onrushing Vickers was enough to force Healy to drag his shot wide. A few minutes later Belmullet had two glorious chances to seal their victory however Vickers pulled a sensational double save to keep the deficit to just one!
Niall Walsh was then cautioned by referee Thomas Cunningham on 78 minutes for a challenge on the edge of the box which was well dealt with by the Arklow defence.
The last chance of the game came in the 91st minute and it came in the most unusual of circumstances, the ball was played back to Vickers whose first time clearance was charged down by Justin Healy who saw the ball sail agonisingly over the bar.
There was no time for Vickers to launch another attack from the goal kick as referee Cunningham blew the final whistle which brought an end to a thrilling finale.
This was Our Lady’s third All Ireland title in this competition having captured it previously in 1998 and 2005. A fitting tribute, having suffered a heart breaking defeat last season at the hands our St. Peter’s CS, Passage West.
Huge credit to the talented Gaelcholáiste na Mara who played some magnificent football to captivate the spectators. | 2019-04-22T04:21:29 | http://www.faischools.ie/national-connacht-leinster/news/2016/feb/thu/our-lady%E2%80%99s-ss-belmullet-capture-john-murphy-cup |
1. Nearly half of Americans older than 30 have advanced periodontal disease – As mentioned, gingivitis is the earliest stage of periodontal disease. When left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, the most advanced form of gum disease. In periodontitis, the gums may have abscesses. Permanent teeth may come loose and there is a change in the bite while the bones and gums recede.
2. Bacteria in the mouth causes periodontal disease – Before anything else, it must be said that not all bacteria are bad. In fact, only a small percentage of bacteria in the mouth are the harmful kind. When a person has poor oral hygiene, bad bacteria can grow and spread, leading to periodontal disease. This is the plaque or biofilm that accumulate in the crevices of teeth.
3. We become more prone to periodontal disease with age – Periodontal disease is a chronic disease, meaning it can progress over time. Because we become more prone to periodontal disease with age, the best way we can prevent gum disease is to maintain healthy oral habits. This is why at a young age, children must be taught good oral hygiene practices, to instill discipline and a healthy habit in them.
4. Bleeding gums is the most telling sign of periodontal disease – Some people think their gums bleed because they brushed too hard. However, the truth is, there could be other reasons besides that, one of which is periodontal disease. Aside from bleeding, periodontal disease can make the gums extra sensitive. You can also check for bad breath. If you have any of these symptoms, don’t sit on it and see your dentist immediately for a check-up.
5. Smoking is a leading risk factor for periodontal disease – Needless to say, poor oral hygiene can lead to periodontal disease, but factors such as smoking can and will get you there quicker. Smokers are more likely to develop periodontal disease. Studies also found that smokers showed more rapid bone loss.
Periodontal disease can have serious health complications. If your gums are giving you trouble, see your dentist to find out your options for treatment. | 2019-04-21T20:54:59 | https://www.audubondentalcenterofclinton.com/periodontal-disease-need-know/ |
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We are currently experiencing a social revolution in which women are standing up and refusing to tolerate the bad behaviour of certain men. It is happening in small towns where they are marching to make their voices heard, and under the bright lights of Hollywood, where actresses are wearing black to protest against abuse and misogyny.
But, after our grievances are aired and allegations are addressed, there will come a time when the question will be asked, ‘what next?’ How can we change a culture of toxic masculinity that has allowed this behaviour to rise and take hold?
I imagine that the answers to this question will be many and varied; it is in parenting, in education, in politics and in economic structures.
However, one small step in changing our world might be in encouraging more boys and men to read fiction in order to help them understand the lived experience of women, or a person of any gender, for that matter.
Studies have revealed that reading can play an important role in teaching empathy, helping readers understand the perspective of others; something that seems to be lacking in the men who behave in an abusive way towards women.
According to an SBS article, the University of Toronto study suggested that reading narrative fiction improved an individual’s ability to determine the thoughts or feelings of others.
The study measured a participant’s degree of empathy using the ‘Mind of the Eyes Test’, in which participants looked at 36 photographs of people’s eyes and were asked to deduce what the person was feeling or thinking. The results revealed that those who read fiction received significantly higter scores in the test, and gained even higher results when a subject’s personality and base character were accounted for. When reading about cultures different to their own, participants developed greater empathy towards those cultures and races.
It is not the first time this kind of study has drawn this kind of conclusion, with research in 2014 also revealing that reading helped break down prejudices.
And another study on reading and empathy showed that fiction helped readers ‘stand in the shoes’ of different characters.
It is hard to read the stories of those of a different gender and fail to understand that their inner workings are not dissimilar to your own. Books reveal that we all have the same doubts, insecurities and fears. It is reassuring to see that men and women are not as different as they might sometimes seem, whether in the media or advertising, or distorted family constructs of womanhood or manhood.
Similarly, books can break down prejudices around race and sexuality, helping others understand a different way of life, sometimes even through familiarity. In The Hate Race, Maxine Beneba Clarke revealed to me a childhood that was very similar to my own, apart from one difference – I was part of the white majority, whereas she was not. In reading about her experience, I came to understand the struggle she faced throughout her childhood, shaping her perspectives today.
Sally Morgan’s My Place is set in a street and a childhood that would be familiar to many Australians, with the first section, in particular, having a very familiar ring to it. Amid this familiarity, it also told the story of Indigenous Australians, helping those who recognised the setting understand the implications of the painful, racist history of Australia.
Books can also be useful in illuminating the consequences of bad behaviour, and the impact of that behaviour on other, or characters. From a distance, the reader can see the effect of abuse on children (The Man Who Loved Children) or on their wives (Big Little Lies), and how it might appear to the wider world. Often, there are clear consequences of this behaviour, which might not always be possible to see or interpret in reality.
But, you might ask, don’t boys and men read already? Not always in this way. Statistics on the reading habits of Australians revealed that boys and men are less likely to read fiction than women.
While it is positive to read anything at all, perhaps we are doing a disservice to our boys by not actively encouraging them to read fiction for the benefits it may offer. Of course, it is important that boys have the opportunity to read all kinds of books, but a more concerted effort is needed to ensure they are also exposed to the ideas available only through fiction, and literary fiction in particular.
Having said this, in practice, it may be harder and more complex than it seems. My son has just started reading chapter books, and at this stage, I can see what a delicate thing his enjoyment of books is. A little too much pressure from me and it might evaporate altogether.
However, I have been surprised that while he might choose Minecraft and water pistols in play, he loves to read books by Enid Blyton and Roald Dahl, alongside those about extreme weather and dangerous animals. He has also discovered David Walliams’ books, which while irreverent and funny, also offer subtle lessons on morality and acceptance. Mr Stink (what little boy could resist a title like that?) centres on a valiant little girl who feels lonely and excluded, but stands tall due to her compassion and kindness towards a homeless man. As long as these books are in front of our boys, we might be surprised about how enthusiastically they are embraced.
And what about men? If only they understood that there is little that is more attractive than a man who reads, who has the capacity to mix talk of footy and F Scott Fitzgerald, that might even be motivation enough. Perhaps women who look on in interest when they notice a man engrossed in a book have some inkling that a man who reads is a good bet.
After this era of revelation has passed, we will be looking for ways of creating a better future for men and women, in which abuse is not tolerated. But while making changes now, we also need to look further ahead, and teach our children to respect and understand each other. Fiction might be one small piece of the puzzle that will help build this understanding. | 2019-04-19T19:09:26 | http://readability.com.au/2018/01/24/we-need-to-talk-about-boys-and-books/ |
Blog Home / Cake Decorating Blog / Woodland Cake Pops: You Must Make These Sweet Bear Cake Pops!
Did you know that bears are very sweet? Well, these bear cake pops are!
You’re about to find out exactly what I mean with just seven simple steps. These cake pop bears are sure to overpower your guests, leaving them wanting more!
Line your work surface waxed paper.
Always use a cookie scoop to portion the dough so all pieces are uniform in size.
First roll into a ball and then into a log. Place the pieces on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet and refrigerate.
The cake pop dough consistency is the key to creating smooth cake pops. Please refer to this tutorial for making your cake pop dough, if you’re not familiar with the process.
In a small microwave safe bowl, melt light brown wafers. For instructions or troubleshooting with melting and dipping with candy coating, please refer to this excellent dipping tutorial.
Dip ⅓ inch of a cake pop stick into candy coating and push it into the bottom of the logs until it’s about halfway through. Do this for all the pieces.
Next, we’ll add the ears. Dab an M&M in the candy coating and and push onto the top of the head. Please do not refrigerate these uncoated cake pops after this step, otherwise the condensation will cause the M&M’s colors to run and when you dip it into the candy coating, there’s a good chance they will cause the candy coating to “seize”, rendering it unusable.
Once all the pieces have ears, dip them into the light brown coating. Reheat the candy coating for only a couple of seconds if necessary throughout the process. Place on a cake pop stand and let dry completely. Do this for all the pieces.
Melt about a dozen white wafers in a ziplock bag by microwaving at 50% power in 20-30 second intervals until melted. Make sure the candy coating is not hot or warmer than body temperature before piping, otherwise the temperature difference will cause cracks on your dipped and dried cake pops.
Snip the tip with scissors and work quickly to pipe a solid oval in the middle of the face. Pipe a semi circle in each ear as well.
Tip: Pipe a puddle and use a toothpick to extend the puddle out to form an oval.
Melt dark brown candy wafers in another ziplock bag using the same method in step 6. Pipe eyes and nose.
I hope you enjoyed this bear tutorial! Keep an eye out for other cake pop ideas from my Woodland Cake Pop Series.
Make Cake Pops Like the Pros!
How far in advance can you make these? Can I keep them in the fridge or freezer? | 2019-04-20T02:39:14 | https://shop.mybluprint.com/cake-decorating/article/bear-cake-pops/ |
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In the library of the entailed estate a cozy meeting room is furnished with room for up to 10 people with great reverence for the family's unique and diverse collection of books.
Meetings have been held at Broholm since the Middle Ages. Some of them may even have been crucial for Denmark's welfare. Let Broholm's manor setting establish the framework for your next event where participants can move freely in the historic rooms and enjoy an atmosphere that often fosters new ideas and creativity. Meeting room and group room depend entirely on your requirements and the number of participants.
The rooms of Broholm are furnished with comfortable furniture in a relaxed manor setting, which make them suitable for informal discussions, inspiring to brainstormings and cozy for eating, stylish cocktail parties, evening coffee, midnight snacks, and whatever else you can think of to make your stay at Broholm a special experience.
The largest room, Thorvaldsen Hall can accommodate 110 people on a row of seats. Alternatively, this room is ideal for meetings of 15-30 participants for a set up in a horseshoe formation.
The beautiful surroundings invite to morning jogging and hiking, there are opportunities for fishing in the lake and moat, and our collaboration with various team building agencies and our newly established equestrian center means we can arrange horseback riding for the attendees and other activities at Broholm. | 2019-04-20T08:34:45 | http://broholm.dk/GB/Conferences.aspx |
Jillian Buchanan has lived in the beautiful south Okanagan since 2000. She grew up in the suburbs of Vancouver but when she visited the Okanagan for the summer she knew this was home. Jillian owned her own business for 12 years in Osoyoos and once she decided to make a change she knew she was moving up to the Naramata Bench. She has always loved Naramata and had visited the area quite often over the years.
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Tammi Foster has been in Naramata since 1999, that is when she decided to move her family to the Okanagan from the big city for a more relaxed lifestyle. After being surrounded by the many beautiful vineyards that Naramata had to offer, it was hard for her to deny her growing interest in the local wine industry. Tammi became co-owner of Van Westen Vineyards in 2004 and she discovered her passion was in marketing and planning the many wine events the winery was a part of.
Tammi also became heavily involved with the Naramata Bench Winery Association and sat as a director at large for a number of years as well as assisting with the coordination of the ever so popular Tailgate party since 2006.
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Running back embraces connection to community after house fire in 2013.
MADISON — When Nick Morales carries the football, he thinks about that night in January 2013 and the aftermath.
That night, two and a half years ago, Morales and his family lost their home to a fire. Immediately, the people of Madison came to the aid of the Morales family. Morales and his siblings quickly had clothes and food. Madison had Morales’ back.
Now a junior at Madison Area Memorial High School, Morales is one of the top runners in the Class C North Big Ten Conference. Every carry, every yard, every touchdown, every win, is a thank you from Morales to his community.
On Saturday at 1 p.m., Madison (4-4) will host Foxcroft Academy (4-4) in a regional quarterfinal game. It’s the first home playoff game for the Bulldogs since 1995 and Morales is one of the big reasons for Madison’s success this season.
“The kid, (Morales) works hard every day. He’s coachable. He’s one of the first guys off the field asking me ‘Coach, how did I look (at the) point of attack? Were my fakes good?’ He’s very conscientious about what he does,” Madison coach Scott Franzose said.
In the regular season, Morales ran for 1,053 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging nearly 8 yards per carry. Morales also caught 10 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown. As a sophomore last season, Morales saw some time in the Bulldogs’ backfield, but was behind a pair of seniors, Cody Soucier and Jordan Curtis, on the depth chart. Coming into this season, Morales knew his role would expand, but he wasn’t sure how.
Morales opened the season with 175 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 35-18 win over Oceanside in Week 1. In a 33-12 win over upcoming playoff opponent Foxcroft the following week, Morales ran for 158 yards and four touchdowns.
Morales ran for more than 150 yards four times in the regular season. Morales and Franzose agree that field vision is his strength as a runner.
Morales puts the skill simply.
Perhaps at no time in the season was Morales’ elusiveness on display more than in Madison’s 42-0 win over Waterville on Oct. 2. Late in the first quarter, Morales busted up the middle for a 73-yard touchdown run. On the Bulldogs’ next possession, early in the second quarter, Morales turned a short pass from Malloy, who scrambled from right to left to buy time, into one of the most exciting plays of the season. The play went for a 61 yard touchdown pass. Morales finished the game with 231 yards of offense and three touchdowns.
There’s more to running the ball than making people miss, and Morales knows that. He’s working on lowering his shoulder into would-be tacklers when the need arises.
“I’ve actually tried to work on that a lot. When we need short yardage, I just tell myself ‘Cover the ball, put your head down, and go,'” Morales said.
Morales knows Madison’s recent football history. Last season’s trip to the playoffs, which ended with a 20-12 loss at Belfast in the quarterfinals, was the first time the Bulldogs reached the playoffs in almost two decades. Saturday’s home game is huge, the next step in reviving a program that hasn’t won a state title since 1994.
Morales hopes by playing well on Saturday, he can give more thank yous to the town that picked him and his family up when they needed it. | 2019-04-22T06:26:04 | https://www.centralmaine.com/2015/10/28/madisons-nick-morales-plays-for-his-town/ |
and non Netgear firewall ? Using the 'VPN CLIENT' option ??
really good router, it's got VPN pass thru, and everything.
and it works great for normal internet access.
and connect successfully. But then no internet access.
Yes everything. No other special rules, NO DMZ, etc.
(not very good, this is a windows type requirement).
Has anyone else had better luck with this ?
5. UML representations in SGML etc.?
7. Ribbon Cable - which line? | 2019-04-23T04:30:18 | http://www.verycomputer.com/120_8f1cedbc1acbc096_1.htm |
I’m going to create a new folder here first so I can create that document inside of it. I click on new and then folder. Then, I give that folder a name.
You can see that the folder “Test” is created inside of this library. Now, if I want to create a document inside of it, I click on the folder. I’m now inside the “Test” folder. I click on new, and I can create any of these document types.
The great thing is this will actually open in the online version of the application that’s associated with that type of document. From there, I can work on the document as I normally would. All the changes that I make to that document are saved automatically into the document. There’s not even a need to click a save button anymore.
Let me demonstrate. Now I’m creating a Word document. You’ll notice that it opens Word Online, and about 80 to 85 percent of all the functionality and features that I’m used to in a local version of Word that would normally be installed on a computer are available in Word Online. As you can see, I’ve got the familiar ribbon at the top with the familiar features that I can use as far as changing fonts and formatting.
Creating and editing a new document in Word Online.
Let me go ahead and add some text into this document. You’ll notice at the top that it says “saving.” The changes I’m making to this document are being automatically saved every single time I make changes. As I’m editing, it’s automatically saving it for me.
You can see that it now says “saved.” If I want to go ahead and give the document a name, I can click on the name here to rename it. Now I’ve created my first document inside of Word Online.
To go back to see the document that I’ve created in it’s location, I can use this breadcrumb trail at the top.
Boom. I’ve now created my first document inside of SharePoint.
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(hennemusic) Metallica are streaming audio of a 1988 live performance of their classic track, "One", as the latest preview to the November 2 release of an expanded 30th anniversary reissue of their fourth album, "...And Justice For All."
Audio of the record's third single was recorded live on December 7, 1988 at Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, CA during the group's Damaged Justice Tour in support of the album.
"One" has the distinction of being Metallica's first official music video and first US Top 40 hit, as the tune reached No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 while the album peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 on its way to sales of more than 8 million copies in the country.
The limited edition, one-pressing-only deluxe box set includes the remastered CD and double LP versions of the album, "One" 10" vinyl picture disc, triple live LP set featuring a newly mixed version of the band's iconic show from Seattle '89 by Greg Fidelman, 4 DVDs, 11 CDs of unreleased demos, rough mixes, interviews and live tracks, many of which have never been available and were pulled from the band members personal collections. here. | 2019-04-25T12:58:19 | http://www.antimusic.com/news/18/October/30Metallica_Release_Classic_One_Performance.shtml |
The following lists some other projects that use Mercurial as their primary SCM system. Projects using a different SCM may have a synchronized Mercurial repository.
1d6 roleplaying - free pen-and-paper roleplaying system (1w6.org) with Python implementation (rpg-1d6).
Adminton (アドミントン) contains a ton of useful things for admins, e.g. the Logbuch tools.
Argh! - an esoteric programming language.
beancount - double-entry bookkeeping software using text files for input (based on ledger).
Bitbucket Mercurial Hosting, written in Django.
Ccontrol - a utility for taming compiler versions, distcc, ccache etc.
GraphicsMagick - Portable image processing utilities, libraries, and GUIs.
gquilt - A GUI wrapper around quilt and Mercurials mq extension.
gwsmhg - A PyGTK GUI for managing work spaces using hg and the mq extension.
Hatta Wiki - A wiki engine using Mercurial for storage.
JCite - cites Java, Excel and text snippets from tests into documentation (literate testing).
MoNav is a Desktop / Mobile application that offers state-of-the-art fast and exact routing with OpenStreetMap Data.
NTFS-3G - NTFS driver for Linux with read and write support (FUSE driver).
Openbravo ERP - Web based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
Pacha - A systems configuration management tool. Keeps track of directories in an automated way with Mercurial in the backend.
Paste Monkey - A Web 2.0 pastebin developed in CakePHP and jQuery with many advanced features and clean code base.
RainDoll - An encryption tool with a simple idea: keep it simple. No bells and whistles. Uses Rijndael from .NET.
RhodeCode - RhodeCode repository serving and browsing application written in pylons.
Virtual Ideal Functionality Framework - VIFF is a Python framework for secure multi-party computation (repository).
vcs - Various Version Control System management abstraction layer for Python.
WinMerge 3 WinMerge is an Open Source differencing and merging tool for Windows. | 2019-04-19T06:42:44 | https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/ProjectsUsingMercurial |
The U.S. military has flown two unarmed B-52 bombers through airspace over disputed islands in the East China Sea, defying an attempt by China to wrest control of the territory from Japan.
The Pentagon said the Monday flights did not trigger a response from Beijing, which two days earlier declared the airspace part of a new air defense zone. China warned all aircraft to identify themselves before entering the area and to obey all orders from Beijing.
China published coordinates for the so-called East China Sea Air Identification Zone on Saturday and warned it would take emergency defense measures to enforce its claim.
The White House on Tuesday urged Beijing to settle its maritime dispute with Tokyo, without "threats or inflammatory language."
The flights over the uninhabited islands - known as Senkaku in Japan and Daioyu in China - come one week before U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Beijing as part of a week-long trip to the Asia-Pacific region.
Biden is expected to voice U.S. concerns to Chinese officials about the increasingly tense situation, which comes as Beijing seeks to lay claim to large swaths of the East and South China seas.
Japan annexed the islets in the late 19th century, while China claimed sovereignty over the archipelago in 1971. Beijing linked its claims to ancient maps it says shows the territory has been Chinese for centuries.
The festering China-Japan dispute is one of several maritime controversies pitting China against Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia.
Beijing has indicated a willingness to negotiate the disputes, but has so far rejected calls for multilateral talks. It has sought separate talks with each country.
Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Tuesday that Tokyo is working closely with Washington and will take all necessary steps to protect what it insists is Japanese territory. | 2019-04-23T16:08:22 | http://internationalriskmanagement.com/News/US-Military-Aircraft-Challenge-China-Air-Defense-Zone-11-27-2013.html |
Everyone has different beliefs about how much sleep we need but the truth of the matter is that we are all different and therefore all need varying amounts of sleep to not be sleepy in the daytime. Is it a case that we need a full 8 hours or a length of time that is a multiple of 90 minutes?
When we sleep, a recurring cycle averaging 90 minutes occurs and is divided into two categories; non-REM (rapid eye movement) and REM sleep. The cycle will tend to be 65 minutes of normal, or non-REM sleep; 20 minutes of REM sleep (in which we dream); and a final 5 minutes of non-REM sleep. The key factor to a great night sleep is the number of these complete sleep cycles we enjoy.
Non-REM sleep can be divided into four phases; stage one is the light sleep where we are half awake and half asleep, stage two is true sleep the largest part of human sleep, stages three and four are deep sleep where the brain produces delta waves and there is limited muscle activity. The deep sleep stage is where some children experience bed-wetting, night terrors or sleepwalking.
REM sleep usually begins about 70 to 90 minutes after we fall asleep. We have around three to five REM episodes a night. At this stage the brain is extremely active, more so than when we are awake, our eyes dart around (hence the name) and our breathing rate and blood pressure rise. However, our bodies are effectively paralysed, said to be nature's way of preventing us from acting out our dreams.
1/2 hours, or 9 hours, but not after 7 or 8 hours, which are not multiples of 90 minutes.
Do you have a passion for health and fitness, we all know that sleep is an important part but what about everything else? Do you feel that you have the answers and could share these with people to help them on their fitness journey? If so then a course in personal training could be for you! | 2019-04-19T10:14:47 | https://www.thetrainingroom.com/blog/fitness/november-2013/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need |
A year and a half ago, I was inspired to visit Rainbow Mountain also known as Vinicunca when I came across its beauty on an Instagram post. During my recent trip to Peru I finally made this dream a reality! Here's everything you need to know to prepare for this challenging journey.
Peru is a fascinating country that has something for every type of traveler. Whether you are eager to marvel at ancient Incan architecture, try food in the foodie capital of the world, or be immersed in beautiful natural landscapes, Peru will leave you fully content. To help you make the most out of your trip, here are 21 things to know before traveling to Peru.
Last fall, my best friend and I were mulling over where to visit for the winter holidays. We’re both big on travel and hadn’t taken an international trip in ages but deciding where to go was really tricky. Europe? Nah, too cold. Caribbean? Zika…yeah. South East Asia? Way too far for our short trip. And then it hit us: Peru! It’s summer time there and, surprisingly, it isn’t in the thick of their tourist season. Looking back, I’m so happy we went – it was the perfect mix of activity, culture, and leisure. I still remember our train ride through the Andes mountains to Machu Picchu and I seriously miss the amazing food (one word: ceviche!). | 2019-04-19T23:03:52 | https://www.traveljewels.net/south-america?category=Travel+Prep |
PEG is Price/Earnings to Growth. It is calculated as Price/Earnings/Annual EPS Growth. It represents how good a stock is to buy, factoring in growth of earnings, which P/E does not. Obviously when PEG is lower, a stock is more undervalued, which means that it is a better buy, and more likely to go up.
PEG is Price to Earnings Growth. I've forgotten how it's calculated, I just remember that a PEG ratio of 1-2 is attractive by Graham & Dodd standards.
What is value investing? What are the key principles of value investing? | 2019-04-21T12:49:56 | https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/831/what-is-the-peg-ratio-how-is-the-peg-ratio-calculated-how-is-the-peg-ratio-use |
Is Donald Trump a one-term president?
Fr. Christopher Pieroni, SSPX, Conditionally Ordained?
Is Paracelsusian Alchemy still considered 'Witchcraft'?
Have Women Become Too Independent For Marriage?
Do Islamic terrorists really believe in Rap?
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"El que puc dir que m’agrada de Tea or Coffee és que es tracta d’aprendre anglès d’una manera divertida i dinàmica, molt diferent a com estudiava jo quan era nena. M’encanta que les classes estiguin a peu de carrer i es puguin veure les activitats que feu"
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Plastic surgeons Drs. Francisco Canales and Heather Furnas perform a full spectrum of facial surgical treatments in Santa Rosa, CA. One of the most sought-out surgeries at Plastic Surgery Associates Santa Rosa is a facelift. This surgery focuses on distinct areas of the face to tighten loose skin and wrinkles to create a more taut, yet softer appearance. Based upon your concerns and goals for surgery, a facelift can focus on the lines and wrinkles near the eyes, the mid-face area and cheeks, the bottom two-thirds, including the mouth, jowls, neck, and more for an all-encompassing younger look. The facelift technique used depends on your desired outcome, the health and condition of your skin, the degree of skin laxity, your lifestyle, age, and anatomy. Some individuals are of age and have skin laxity for a full facelift while some may only be ready for a mid-facelift. Dr. Canales and Dr. Furnas are highly trained and experienced surgeons who understand the complexity and delicate anatomy of a facelift procedure. The overall goal is to produce a natural appearance that's gorgeous, subtle, and still striking.
"Dr. Furnas and her entire staff were kind, informative, and very professional. I had several procedures done at one time: upper blepharoplasty, lower facelift, and laser resurfacing on my face and chest. It has been a little over three weeks since my surgery and I look great! Not overly done which was my fear. Dr. Furnas does beautiful, natural work and I would highly recommend Plastic Surgery Associates."
"I have known Dr. Furnas for many years and just had my second surgery with her. The first was an upper eyelid surgery when I was 51 and now, at age 68, I had a facelift, CO2 laser and fat injections. I was out and about one week post surgery and back at the gym after 2 weeks. The results are amazing (and subtle) and my friends are impressed....those that know that is. For such a lot of surgery, it was a non event. At week 3, other than a bit of residual redness from the laser, I am fully back in my life. Thank you Heather, you continue to amaze."
"I have known Dr. Furnas for many years and just had my second surgery with her. The first was an upper eyelid surgery when I was 51 and now, at age 68, I had a facelift, CO2 laser and fat injections. I was out and about one week post surgery and back at the gym after 2 weeks. The results are amazing (and subtle) and my friends are impressed....those that know that is.For such a lot of surgery, it was a non event. At week 3, other than a bit of residual redness from the laser, I am fully back in my life.Thank you Heather, you continue to amaze."
Men and women who are suitable for facelift surgery will have drooping skin, lines, and wrinkles on the face whether it be the face as a whole or on the upper, mid, or lower face. A facelift can target one or more areas, depending on your unique goals and desired outcome. It's also important to note that age doesn't always define the time in life to have cosmetic facial surgery. There are countless aspects and factors, and also numerous lift techniques, depending on the cosmetic concerns of the patient. The lifting technique chosen will be different for patients who are between 30 and 40 years old vs. those who are older, such as 60 or 70 years old. The condition of the skin is one of the key elements in the decision-making process. Patients should be physically healthy and be a nonsmoker, and also have expectations that are realistic.
This lift corrects the chin area, neck, and sometimes the jowls. Methods of a nonsurgical nature, such as a Kybella injection, can also be applied for chin augmentation to attain a younger, tighter-looking neck.
Following your procedure, we will monitor your health until you can be safely released to be taken home by a friend or family member. Prior to your procedure, we will schedule your follow-up visits and go over suggestions to help you feel more comfortable during your recovery. It's normal to have bruising and swelling, slight to moderate pain, and soreness, which may be reduced by pain medication. You should feel and physically look better after several weeks. You can expect a more glowing look with fewer lines and sagging. Overall, your face will appear lifted and younger looking.
The cost of your facelift will depend on the technique used and other factors. In your consultation, our plastic surgeons will create your unique treatment plan to match your needs and goals. When this is complete, we can go over estimates of fees. To avoid unnatural-looking results, it's better to concentrate on finding a skilled surgeon, like Dr. Canales or Dr. Furnas, instead of the lowest price. Plastic Surgery Associates Santa Rosa can give you information on low-interest financing that will make your facelift affordable.
The best technique for you will vary based on your concerns, goals, level of skin laxity, what areas are being addressed, and other factors. To produce your best results, Dr. Canales or Dr. Furnas will go over the different techniques in your consultation. They can then help you choose which technique is best.
Although there are several great noninvasive skin tightening treatments, these can only give you small improvements. For moderate to severe skin sagging, facelift surgery is the best choice to improve your appearance. In your consultation, we will discuss your choices, including nonsurgical procedures, to help you select which is best for your goals.
Wrinkle fillers and relaxers, like BOTOX and Juvéderm, have become more popular to improve fine lines and wrinkles. Also known as a liquid facelift, nonsurgical wrinkle treatments are good for early signs of aging; however, the results won't last more than 1 – 2 years. A facelift will produce more significant improvements than injectables with long-lasting results. Ask Dr. Canales or Dr. Furnas about nonsurgical wrinkle treatments in your consultation.
Some patients worry that a facelift will make their skin look shiny, overly tight, or like they are in a wind tunnel. Dr. Canales and Dr. Furnas focus on giving you results that look natural so you appear refreshed, not fake. They listen to your concerns and goals before creating your custom treatment plan to produce your best results.
Cosmetic facial surgery can turn back the hands of time for your face and give you a rejuvenated appearance. Thankfully, there are a wide variety of choices for surgery, depending on your unique goals. This surgery is meant to make you younger looking but natural. For more information, we welcome you to get in touch with Plastic Surgery Associates Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, CA to schedule your appointment. | 2019-04-19T08:46:42 | https://enhanceyourimage.com/Procedures/Face/Facelift-Santa-Rosa-CA?forward=1&ispublished=True |
The day is almost upon us! Tomorrow night kicks off the 2016 NFL Draft. The draft ends months of terrible speculation by ESPN and other networks. They’ll have to fill about 80 percent of their TV schedule with something else now (Look for “My Wish” to start soon along with other “human interest” stories).
One thing is for sure, Mel Kiper’s hair will be as loud as Chris Berman’s annoying voice. If you’re looking for something to do while watching, try playing the NFL Draft drinking game. Drink every time you hear the words “upside” “reach” or “bust”. You’ll be dead by 11 o’clock. If you do manage to keep it somewhat together, check to see how accurate these picks are compared to what goes down tomorrow night. Here’s our final mock draft for 2016.
Los Angeles Rams (Trade from Tennessee) – Jared Goff, QB, Cal – After moving all the way up to the first overall pick, the general consensus is that the Rams will use their selection on a quarterback. They’ll select Goff as their QB of the future.
Philadelphia Eagles (Trade from Cleveland) – Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State – No surprise here. The Eagles will select whoever the Rams do not, either Goff or Wentz. Philly has bigger problems on their hands though: like what to do with Sam Bradford?
San Diego Chargers – Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State – Possibly the best all around athlete in the entire draft, Ramsey will give the Chargers some long-needed help on the back-end of their defense. Whether that’s playing cornerback or safety, is yet to be determined.
Dallas Cowboys – Myles Jack, LB, UCLA – Since the departure of Demarcus Ware, Dallas has had some difficulty putting constant pressure on the QB, and Jack should give them some immediate help up front.
Jacksonville Jaguars – Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State – The Jaguars are in a rebuilding phase no more, and need their defense to step up to the same level of play that their offense did last season. Bosa, who can basically line up at any position on the d-line, should inject the front seven with some new energy.
Baltimore Ravens – Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss – Offensive tackle is the second most important position in the NFL besides QB. If Tunsil is still on the board at this point, and nobody trades up to get him, look for the Ravens to jump at the opportunity to select him.
San Francisco 49ers – DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon – Buckner compares favorably to another 49er, and former Oregon Duck, Arik Armstead. Selecting Buckner is the first in a long line of steps needed to rebuild the front 7 in San Fran.
Cleveland Browns – Vernon Hargreaves III – Although Cleveland certainly has more pressing needs (A QB anyone? Literally my entire life, they haven’t had a decent quarterback) Hargreaves is the best player available at this point, and pairing him with Joe Hayden should give them one of the better CB tandems in the league.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Andrew Billings / DT Baylor – Let this guy beef up, learn the scheme and he will be a man child that eats up opposing teams offensive lines. His stock dropped a bit over the course of the drafting process, but I’m still high on this freak’s abilities.
New York Giants – Ronnie Staley /OT Notre Dame – A lot of mock drafts have him falling, but I see some potential with this guy. He is versatile in that he can play tackle or guard for a team that desperately needs to protect its quarterback to get the ball down field.
Chicago Bears – Shaq Lawson /DE/OLB Clemson – The Bears will need to go defense here since all the other decent offensive linemen are taken at this point. I wouldn’t be surprised if Conklin or Tunsil, should they drop get snatched up by them. Lawson is a freak player that has some injury concerns, specifically with his shoulder. Otherwise, this guy is a top-five pick in my opinion.
New Orleans Saints – Sheldon Rankins /DT Louisville – The Saints defense is atrocious. They need a solid defensive linemen to plug up the middle of the line and stop the run and possibly free-up and edge rushers they have. Rankins fits the bill.
Miami Dolphins – Eli Apple /CB Ohio State – I first wrote down Zeke Elliott, but changed my mind 5 times before choosing Apple. With the addition of CJ Anderson at RB, I think they will wait to see how that plays out first. Apple is the next best CB, a position they desperately need help with.
Oakland Raiders – Leonard Floyd /OLB Georgia – He is an all-around linebacker that the Raiders desperately need. I wouldn’t be surprised if they actually trade up to get someone that is more of a home run hitter like Myles Jack or Joey Bosa.
Tennessee Titans – Jack Conklin OT / Michigan State – Did I mention trade? If I was a betting man, I’d say there will be 3 to 4 more trades done in the 1st round of the draft this year. Yes, offensive line help is what the Titans need, but moving up just 5 or 6 spots can get you possibly a whole lot more.
Detroit Lions – William Jackson III – CB Houston – Some mocks have this guy going earlier than this or even later. I say the Lions desperately need secondary help and I think this is the guy to do it.
Atlanta Falcons – Darron Lee, OLB, Ohio State – The Falcons have stated they need speed at the linebacker position. Lee fills that need with 4.4 speed. He has the ability to shine at the weakside position.
Indianapolis Colts – Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State – The most glaring need for the Colts this offseason is the offensive line. Colts QBs were sacked 37 times. While that does include the statue Matt Hasselback, it’s too much. They also averaged only 3.6 yards per carry. Decker can help shore up the O-line with his strength.
Buffalo Bills – Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss – Remember when he was the consensus number 1 pick? A lot happens over the course of a season…and off-season. Nkemdiche still has the skill to warrant a first round pick. The bills need help on the D-line after the departure of Mario Williams.
New York Jets – Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis – Ryan Fitzpatrick will likely re-sign with the Jets. After him, it’s Glassjaw Geno Smith and Bryce Petty. Lynch has the tangibles and intangibles to be the QB of the future in New York.
Washington Redskins – Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama – Washington can add to its defensive front to go with the addition of Josh Norman in the defensive backfield. Reed is a big, quick, physical tackle who can make an impact. He can improve the run defense, and get after the QB.
Houston Texans – Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor – The Texans add a big play receiver for new QB Brock Osweiler. Coleman scored 20 TDs for the Baylor Bears in 2015.
Minnesota Vikings – Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss – The Vikings can add a big weapon for Teddy Bridgewater. Stephon Diggs is a deep threat, and Treadwell can be the possession guy with big play upside.
Cincinnati Bengals – Josh Doctson, WR, TCU – Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu are not walking into the Cincy locker room. The Bengals need a number 2 to compliment AJ Green. Doctson is a play-making receiver with more than enough speed to fill the void.
Pittsburgh Steelers – Mackensie Alexander, CB Clemson – Ramsey, Hargraves, and Apple are off the board already and Pittsburgh cannot continue to win games 38-35. They need a corner and they’ll take the best available one left on the board.
Seattle Seahawks – Germain Ifedi, OT/G Texas A&M – Contrary to Seattle’s success, Russell Wilson needs some protection up front.
Green Bay Packers – Reggie Ragland, ILB Alabama – Aaron Rodgers and Co. will continue to handle their business on the offensive side of the ball, especially with Jordy Nelson returning. Green Bay can always use some help on the defensive side though. Ragland’s their guy at #27.
Kansas City Chiefs – Will Fuller, WR Notre Dame – Time for the run on WRs. Jeremy Maclin finished with a strong season, but Kansas City needs a good WR2. It might be a stretch to take Fuller here, but doubtful he makes it to the next time Kansas City is on the clock. If you want him, you have to pull the trigger here.
Arizona Cardinals – Shilique Calhoun, OLB Michigan State – Our last memory of Carson Palmer wasn’t a good one, but there’s no need to panic just yet. Arizona already has a strong defense, but defense wins championships. Just look at what Denver did.
Carolina Panthers – Ezekiel Elliot, RB Ohio State – Hard to imagine someone with talent like Elliot’s would fall to the bottom of the first round, but too many teams have other needs. Carolina likes to run the ball and their current RBs are Cameron Artis-Payne, Jonathan Stewart, Brandon Wegher, and Fozzy Whittaker. Elliot would be an immediate upgrade.
Denver Broncos – Connor Cook, QB Michigan State – At this point, Denver still needs a QB, unless they really feel confident with Mark “Sanchize” at the helm. If Denver was willing to draft Tim Tebow in the first round, why not Cook? | 2019-04-21T16:37:42 | http://pc-sports.com/final-2016-nfl-mock-draft/ |
Portland, Oregon’s official name is "The City of Roses." I wasn’t sure why until I read that in 1889 the Portland Rose Society planted 20 miles of roses along the city streets, all to help attract tourists to the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition. The original 20 miles of roses have now become bazillions of roses planted in squillions of gardens around the city.
There are roses in Gresham, Happy Valley, Hillsboro, Troutdale, along the Willamette, in scores of carefully-tended parks, and even in Portland itself! Though the park roses are lovely, I’ve discovered that some families do an even more incredible job of loving their “home-grown” roses. When you see one of those perfectly-trimmed yards with multi-hued roses glowing like gems in the green, stop. Admire the petals. Notice the shape of the leaves, and how the color changes as the blossoms mature, and how the rose remains beautiful even as the petals succumb to the ravages of heat and humidity. Notice also, how beautiful roses are always surrounded by eager young rosebuds. Remember, many roses are at their loveliest in the evening.
Chances are, the gardener will come out to provide a TOUR OF THE ROSES. Smile brightly. You’re about to meet a new best friend. Now is when you’ll learn that a 16-penny nail and a 4” square of wallboard provide the perfect amount of iron and calcium for a newly-planted rose bush - and that you must “dead-head” religiously so the plant will use its energy to make blossoms rather than seeds. And, (when you’re with The Gardner, there is always more to learn!), that you must plant garlic beneath the roses to chase away aphids and other destructive pests.
Do not pick the roses, but collect their fragrances into that special place you go when discouragement attacks or when you hear the Siren call of loneliness. When those moments come, Stop. Close your eyes. Open your memories and smell the roses. Feel the presence of God. Sense the loving tenderness of His pruning shears, the careful poking of His gardener’s trowel, and the nearness of His love.
Yes, some roses are red, but some are yellow, orange, pink, or a wonderful shade of lavender. Some roses, likely bred with care at the Portland Rose Garden, are orange and yellow and red and crinkly.
No roses are perfect, but all are beautiful.
Roses prefer company, and seem to glow when being admired.
All, according to one note I read, were designed by the Rose of Sharon. | 2019-04-23T06:03:19 | https://duerksen.smugmug.com/Flowers/Oregon-Roses/i-8ZrRvNZ/ |
Oh, I love maternity shoots. Moms and Dads are so full of anticipation and excitement. I can't blame them, the anticipation tops anything else - Christmas, a wedding, ANYTHING. Carrying a baby, giving birth and being a parent is the ultimate privilege. I can't think of anything more amazing. | 2019-04-21T01:00:38 | https://www.moonbugphotography.com/moonbug-photography/tag/maternity+photography |
A pair of handmade ears! Brown and red tipped ears this is a smaller than my usual variety version.
Ears are on a durable black metal headband. Upon request I also have ribbon covered metal headbands (Also in silver metal, and a variety of other satin covered colors on request - such as white, tan and purple) - please just message me and I will create an alternate listing for you.
Thank you so much! Until the Halloween season is over, ears may take up to the maximum process time to ship, but I will make every attempt to ship them out sooner than the estimated time frame. Ears should arrive before Halloween. Please let me know of any earlier cutoff dates so I can make sure they arrive before then! If you need faster shipping, please let me know!
If there are any problems you can contact me any time and I'll do my best to make everything right! I will always do my best to try and fix any issues - so please contact me. If I do not get back to you right away that might mean I didn't get your message so please message me back for a response. I will always respond as soon as I can and as thoroughly as I can.
Once made, USPS Priority mail shipping takes around 1 - 3 days to delivery to the US. If you are interested in Express shipping options please message me.
International shipments may take an additional week or two to process and shipping time ranges from 6-10 business days.
Shipping is free for each additional item - I will package them together to save you as much as possible. For international shipments shipping for up to two additional ears are free (for a total of three) but no more than that will fit in the package for that price, if you would like more than that and are ordering internationally please send me a convo and I can look into the most cost efficient method for you.
If there are any problems please contact me and I'll get right back to you. Just in case I'm out please allow up to a day or two for a response, but I will get back to you!
I offer returns within 7 days or receipt as long as you pay return shipping.
It has been eleven days and the item I purchased has yet to be shipped. Very disappointing.
I still have not received my order. I'm quite upset by this, I placed this order months ago. I wish they would contact me back. | 2019-04-18T14:42:57 | https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/silveredfox/12728180/extra_small_brown_and_red_ears_-_headband/ |
You may have noticed that things have changed around here – the blog has a fresh look and I can now sum up what From Aldi To Harrods is about with the phrase “make money, save money and live the life YOU want”.
I recently received a comment on a YouTube video, stating that “If you have to buy all reduced food then you really are living on the bread line….?? The occasional reduced item is fair enough but an entire shop is bordering on a problem…“. At the time I laughed it off with a comment about being able to afford regular holidays, but the truth is that this comment really, deeply upset me.
The thing is, I have been on the breadline. Both during my childhood and as an adult. As a teenager, my family was homeless and lived in a hostel for 6 months until we found permanent housing (and there are very few people who know this about me – I have only recently told Tony!); we received food parcels throughout my childhood. As an adult, both Tony and I spent some time unemployed. I have worked extremely hard to build a better life for myself – last year I became debt free and 2015 sees us getting married and having an amazing Disney honeymoon. Tony has been in a well paid job for 18 months now and I have more than doubled the income I had before I was unemployed. I could go on and on about how hard I work with a full time job, freelancing and earning extra cash along the way, but let's just say that we are in a great financial situation right now.
I want to stay in a great financial situation, which is why I choose to be thrifty and make extra money. Previously it was a necessity – there simply wasn't enough money available so we had to cut back and earn extra. But now I want to protect what we have, because we never know what is around the corner. Simply put, if you have a limited amount of money (which most of us do), wouldn't you prefer to spend as little as possible on the necessities? Therefore leaving you more money for things that you want to buy – whether it be holidays, nice clothes, a nice car or whatever. Or if you can get the items you want at a cheaper rate, why not? That's more money in your pocket! And by making extra money and making savings where possible, we can afford a wedding at a luxury wedding venue with a Disney honeymoon on top!
This comment has prompted me to have a slight blog redesign – a chance to state clearly what From Aldi To Harrods is about, as well as helping readers to know where to start. I would love to get some feedback from you, so please feel free to drop me a comment about the redesign or anything at all!
Don’t take any notice of these (insert your own word here!), you’ve managed to get your life back on track and are proud to share it with complete strangers – good for you I say.
I separated from my husband in June 2014 (thank goodness) and although I know this first year on my own with my 3 children is going to be hard, I kind of relish the challenge of it all; after I was trying to feed 5 people on about £10 a week before so I’m sure I can do a hell of a lot better now that I’m minus the ‘adult child’.
I love looking for bargains at next to nothing prices; if I can’t use it that day I freeze it to use another time. This along with coupons I manage to give my kids treats that they wouldn’t normally have. Last week I got 4 Onken yogurts for 60p – 3 reduced to 25p and 1 at full price 85p, then a £1 off 4 coupon. It takes a bit of juggling but it is doable.
I enjoy your blog and the new design is great. I agree with you, I would much rather spend less on essentials and be able to enjoy a good holiday. I also think there is popular misconception that if you buy reduced food items you can’t possibly have good diet. We buy plenty of reduced items and have a varied, enjoyable and nutritious diet.
The new blog looks great. I was brought up to save, never borrow money, live frugally, and it is in my personality to the core. It’s fun!
New design looks fab, very clean.
Ignore people who carp. The more you save on some things, the more you have to spend on things you really want! | 2019-04-22T18:45:00 | https://emmadrew.info/make-money-save-money-and-live-the-life-you-want/ |
How to stream upload recorder audio as multipart message to a http/2 endpoint?
I am implementing the Alexa Voice Service in a native iOS app (swift 2.3) and i'm struggling with the http/2 implementation.
"The request sent to AVS is a multipart message: the first part a JSON-formatted object, the second part binary audio captured by the microphone. We encourage streaming (chunking) captured audio to the Alexa Voice Service to reduce latency; the stream should contain 10ms of captured audio per chunk (320 bytes)."
To be a bit more clear: I want to upload (stream) the audio to AVS while I'm still recording the user's voice.
I already succeeded in uploading a full sound sample and sending that to AVS as a whole. However, the streaming implemtation is what I need and I have no idea how to accomplish this.
Can somebody give me some guidance ?
Re: How to stream upload recorder audio as multipart message to a http/2 endpoint?
I presume you’re asking about the networking side of this, not the audio recording side. I can help with the former but not the latter.
You can use URLSession to do a streamed upload by creating the upload task with uploadTask(withStreamedRequest:). The session will then call the urlSession(_:task:needNewBodyStream:) delegate method to get an input stream for the upload body. It will then open and read (asynchronously) data from that stream, uploading it as it becomes available.
IMPORTANT It’s possible for the session to call your delegate method more than once. For example, if the request fails with an authentication error, the session may automatically send the request again, and that will need a new body stream.
IMPORTANT Remember that the session reads the data from the stream asynchronously. If you choose to implement the second option, you must support asynchronous reads properly.
First of all, thank you so much for showing interest in the question! I posted this topic on several other forums but people just ignored me there..
Ì looked into the uploadTask(withStreamedRequest:) function you talked about in your reply. I grasp the concept of the delegate methods but one thing I could not understand was how the multipart message is going to work. I tried to make it work today but kept getting 400 responses from AVS.
let contentType = "multipart/form-data; boundary=\(boundry)"
You’re definitely getting mixed up here. When you use urlSession(_:task:needNewBodyStream:) that stream has to yield the entire HTTP body. You’re trying to use two streams, one that contains the multipart/form-data preamble, which you set up via the httpBodyStream property, and another that contains the bulk data for that form, which you set up via urlSession(_:task:needNewBodyStream:). That won’t work. You need one stream that yields the entire body.
Once you have this basic test working you can then go on to investigate using an indefinite stream.
btw Given that you’re using Swift 3 you should skip NSMutableData and use a Swift Data value. You can make this mutable by declaring it using var.
I modified the code to meet the requirements of your previous reply. I now get 200 responses from AVS!
However, AVS sends back data containing the binary audio to play in my app but I never receive the data in the urlSession:didReceive data function. Is this normal behaviour ?
let contentType = "multipart/form-data; boundary=\(boundary)"
However, AVS sends back data containing the binary audio to play in my app but I never receive the data in the urlSession:didReceive data function.
How did you determine that the server actually send you any data in that case?
Is this normal behaviour ?
I would expect you to get the ‘did receive data’ call with the body data of the response.
When this function threw a response, the audio of AVS was contained in the data parameter of the function. That's why I expect to receive data in the current implementation with the delegate methods but that ain't happening.
So, to confirm, you've implemented the urlSession(_:dataTask:didReceive:) delegate callback and it’s not getting called, right?
Weird. I tried this out here in my office and, while I saw some weird stuff, I definitely get the response data back from the server.
The server did not recognise my form data.
AFAICT I’ve done nothing wrong here. Looking at a packet trace of what I sent on the wire, the only difference between the two requests is the transfer encoding. The identity request uses no transfer encoding and the chunked request uses a transfer encoding of Chunked. This is both expected (NSURLSession doesn’t know the length of the body stream and thus has to use chunked encoding) and correct (HTTP 1.1 requires that the server support chunked encoding). However, it’s clear that httpbin.org is not handling this properly.
Coming back to your situation, I’m not sure what this means for you. To do a streamed upload you’re going to have to use chunked encoding. I presume that the server you’re talking to will accept that, but it’s hard to know for sure because I don’t control the server.
I discuss this idea in depth in my Debugging HTTP Server-Side Errors post.
I searched for the cause of the didReceivedata function not being called and found out that I just forgot to call the completion handler in the didreceiveresponse function.. To be clear: I receive the data now, so that's working!
Now there is one part missing to make all of this work.. We are now sending prerecorded sound samples but how do we get to stream the sound of the voice recorder directly to the request. You mentioned it could be possible with something called a stream pair ?
How could I implement this in my current request code/configuration ?
PS. I really appreciate the amount of effort and time you spend on this thread!
I receive the data now, so that's working!
… how do we get to stream the sound of the voice recorder directly to the request. You mentioned it could be possible with something called a stream pair ?
That data will show up on the input stream, whereupon it’ll be read by the upload task and sent to the server.
The upload task will then open that stream, read data from it, and send it to the server. The complication here is that the upload task will read the stream asynchronously, by scheduling it on a run loop, and correctly implementing that is a bit tricky (in fact, it wasn’t even supported prior to iOS 7).
Currently i am recroding the audio data into a temp file and then fetching data from that file in form of NSData (while setting up request to upload).
How can I write audio data directly to my request body also uploading it at the same time??
I am using AVAudioRecorder for recording audio into a temp file.
I can’t help you with the audio side of this. I’m going to assume that you have some way to get chunks of audio in a format that your server will accept. If not, you’ll need to ask questions about that over in Media > AVFoundation (Audio).
Create an upload that uses a streamed body by calling uploadTask(withStreamedRequest:).
Once you resume the request, URLSession will call urlSession(_:task:needNewBodyStream:) to get a body stream for the request.
You can create a bound stream pair.
I’ll discuss the details of each below.
Your implementation of the urlSession(_:task:needNewBodyStream:) method must call the completion handler with that input stream.
Subclassing InputStream is simple in the synchronous case but your subclass must support async reads. This should be possible on recent systems but it’s quite tricky. I generally recommend the bound stream pair approach.
Once you have a bound stream pair your can pass the input stream to the completion handler (step 4 above) and then you ‘own’ the output stream. You should run the stream asynchronously, writing data to it in chunks as that data gets recorded. Any data you write to the stream will be sent as a chunk of the HTTP body (that is, using the chunked Transfer Encoding).
The output stream here is no different from any other output stream, and there’s tonnes of examples of how to run an output stream asynchronously.
Thanks @eskimo for details you have mentioned here.
and providing reuest body via NSInputStream in the delegate "needNewBodyStream". As you can see the audio data is coming from a file (already recorded with correct audio format).
So do you mean that now i should get the chunks in real time from the recorder and pass it to same inputStream in that delegate method??
and when the delegate gets called then i should pass the audio part via inputstream (not sure if we can pass body in different streams i.e httpBody/HttpsBodyStream and rest in "needNewBodyStream" delegate via NSInputStream).
Also i had this one doubt, previously i was using "uploadTaskWithRequest" for same request and now this - "uploadTaskWithStreamedRequest" .
which is almost same (in both cases - uploadTaskWithRequest and StreamRequest), still same chunks of data are being sent. Is it expected behaviour, or should there be some difference between the dataBytes sent over the network?
Can you start a new thread for this? The indentation here is getting in the way of me reading your post.
Also, perhaps you can use this as an opportunity to describe the overall big picture of your project, because I’m not sure I’ve got a good handle on that right now.
Could you provide the link to the new thread? I'm trying to do something very similar, that is take microphone samples and send them via chunks. Thank you! | 2019-04-22T22:34:12 | https://forums.developer.apple.com/thread/76675 |
Video post captures Rain, installation by Yuki ANAI, artist who expresses himself through multimedia to reconnect man with nature. Rain crosses individual and collective memory, with the complicity of sound.
Rain was depicted at Ars Electronica Festival 2018. | 2019-04-25T04:40:16 | http://www.arshake.com/en/video-post-in-the-rain/ |
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The mining of fluorspar first began in 1760 in Derbyshire, near Castleton in England. Extraction and stone carving took place in England, before the objects were exported to France to be mounted in bronze.
The material is a semi-precious mineral and is found only at Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern at Castleton in Derbyshire. In 1768, industrialist Matthew Boulton wrote a letter in an attempt to purchase the mines to create ormolus.
By the 19th century, Blue John was being used for a variety of objects, including dining sets and candelabras. Today, production continues in Castleton, where jewelry is mainly manufactured.
The mines of Derbyshire are an integral part of the landscape, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Terror of Blue John Gap, 1910, is centred around the mysteries of the Blue John mining caves.
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An exhibition venue since 1986, the Villa stands in a wonderful location in Annemasse in Montessuit Park, a recently renovated haven of greenery and a central place for activities and social interactions in the city. The Villa du Parc occupies a nineteenth-century bourgeois residence that has been specifically refitted to host art shows (350 m2 of exhibition surface).
East and North facades of the villa du parc have been the subject of artistic specific commands, reflecting the artistic activity of the Villa in the park.
" Légers décalages " on the East façade (red ) was performed by the French artist Christophe Cuzin in 2006. It is a mural of the exact plan on scale 1 of the façade, tilted 15°, revealing by this slight offset the flat plane of the Villa. Making the façade plane the very purpose of the work, he plays on the correspondence between " illusion and reality, pictorial and architectural space, painted facade and reality of the facade. It offers a cheerful and mischievous look on painting in public space, representing the media itself of its intervention, by a play on color, light and spatial registration.
The North façade is the support of a work by the Swiss artist Didier Rittener inaugurated in 2014. This monumental drawing, handmade graphite pencil, represents an abstract set of geometric shapes put in perspective and taken from paintings of Kasimir Malevich, a founder of Modernist abstraction. Graphite, mixed with plaster facade, vibrates according to light and gradation of intensity devised by the artist, giving the façade a dancing and air speed. | 2019-04-21T07:02:14 | http://villaduparc.org/en/villa |
Pansit-pansitan (family: Piperaceae) is an herbal medicine also known as Ulasiman-bato, olasiman-ihalas & tangon-tangon in the Philippines. English name: peperomia.
Pansit-pansitan is a small herb that grows from 1 to 1 1/2 feet. It can be found wild on lightly shaded and damp areas such as nooks, walls, yards and even roofs. Pansit-pansitan has heart shaped leaves, succulent stems with tiny flowers on a spike. When matured, the small fruits bear one seed which fall of the ground and propagate.
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A University of Texas poll released earlier this week reports that 23% of Texans are convinced that Barack Obama is a Muslim. These numbers are unusual because most national polls show that just 5% to 10% of American voters still believe Obama is a Muslim-- less than half the number of Texans who buy into the debunked theory. The poll also shows McCain with a comfortable +10% lead in the state. | 2019-04-25T02:07:53 | http://www.polltrack.com/presidential/tag/muslim |
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Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert have had career years. Blake Shelton topping the charts with Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight. Miranda Lambert with White Liar and The House That Built Me.
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Miranda Lambert was nominated for 9 awards and Blake Shelton 4. The couple plan on being married in the spring.
Shelton actually was going to record the Lambert hit single The House That Built Me. As he recalls one night on the drive from Dallas to their home in Oklahoma he played the song for her.
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In this example the wavy 'ruggae' of the stomach wall can be seen.
A short segment of the colon is prominent, but is not frankly dilated.
Faecal material is visible in the right hemi-colon.
This is a normal abdominal X-ray with faecal material seen in the large bowel. There is no evidence of bowel obstruction or perforation.
The psoas muscle edge is clearly defined on the left, but not on the right. Although loss of this contour is associated with retroperitoneal pathology, such as psoas abscesses, it is also often absent on normal X-rays. Therefore, abdominal X-rays cannot be used to confidently diagnose retroperitoneal problems.
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Suzuki has launched the Access 125 special edition scooter in two new paint schemes. The Suzuki Access 125 now will be offered in Matte Fibroin Grey and Metallic Matte Black. The scooter is said to carry the same features that are on the currently sold model.
The special edition Access 125 features chrome headlamp cover, chrome finished mirrors, special edition logo, black alloy wheels and grab rails compared to the standard model. The current outgoing Suzuki Access 125 model was introduced in March 2016 while the special edition model came few moths later in September 2016.
The current outgoing special edition model is only available in Pearl Mirage White with Brown colour inner body. The special edition model with new paint schemes will get black colour inner body panel. The Suzuki Access 125 will share its engine from the existing Suzuki Access 125 which is a 124 cc single cylinder engine.
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Colour: gold. Nose: extremely close to the 12, just even chalkier – and less fruity. Our old Tweed jacket that’s seen many rains, hessian, a little engine oil, soot, black earth, and in the background, some green bananas. Great nose, as far as the style is concerned, but it tends to whisper a bit low. Mouth: oh wow! Pepper, grass juice, seawater, lemon juice, turmeric, orange peel, paraffin, pumpkin seeds, wakame (one of the greatest edible seaweeds)… This, I enjoy really a lot. Finish: superb, but a tad short. Cutting a Frank Zappa tune before the end of the guitar solo. Grassy/bitter aftertaste. Comments: you should be given the option to add a few Euros to be allowed to buy it at a higher strength. Other than that, I find this recent batch pretty fantastic and more brilliant than older ones.
Ah, there, a forty-six! I believe this is the one that got the kiss of death. I mean, in my own little book. Having said that, I was having it at WF 87 back in 2009… Oh and it seems that it’s not quite available anymore, am I wrong? Perhaps in Wick? Colour: gold. Nose: indeed it’s very pretty, and particularly firm, with citrons, wet beach sand, beeswax, muesli, cider apples, angelica, eucalyptus, and a little moss. Complex, stylish, and kind of wild. Mouth: a slightly rounder version of the 17, with a little more honey and raisins, then something slightly prickly that reminds me of Schweppes Lemon. You know, Uma Thurman’s favourite. Finish: rather long, with some green pepper and a bittersweet ending. Pickled fruits. Comments: I think I liked the 17 better, for it was more distillate-driven, but it remains (remained?) a pretty perfect malt.
We may be expecting something totally distillate-driven here… Colour: white wine. Nose: sunflower oil, chalk, menthol, aniseed, thuja wood, teak oil, green tea (a can of gunpowder tea), then more custard. Very ‘accurate’, I would say. With water: sweeter fruits come out, ripe gooseberries, cranberries, pears… I’m not finding much coastalness this time. Mouth (neat): tastes young, with sweet pears and apples ruling the show, before more vanilla, grapefruit and pepper start to pop out. A little too new-make-y for my taste, perhaps… (make up your mind, S., don’t you want them distillate-driven?) With water: better, because the herbs are coming back, together with some soft seaweed and, at last, a little seawater. Finish: medium, saltier, lemony. Green apples and Dr. Pepper in the aftertaste. Comments: perhaps just a few more years? Even if one of the Hhds was older? | 2019-04-19T23:12:46 | http://www.whiskyfun.com/2018/A-Pulteney-Quartet.html |
The Foreign Ministry has been embroiled lately in a series of money scandals, leading to the deterioration of morale and discipline. How and why did they happen?
To my recollection, corruption in the ministry seems to have some of its roots in the early 1970s when Kakuei Tanaka became prime minister. Tanaka’s debut upset bureaucrats who had been accustomed, ever since the Meiji Era, to bureaucrat-led politics.
The Foreign Ministry, which was still adhering to some of its prewar traditions, suddenly faced new challenges — dealing with a populist political leader with no bureaucratic background and improving relations with the feisty media. It’s natural and necessary for the ministry to adapt itself to the nation’s evolving democratic society, but some of measures they took for this purpose were questionable.
At that time, I was posted at a diplomatic mission abroad. The head office in Tokyo took a new approach: Take care of Japanese travelers overseas; be careful not to offend politicians and media people; and spend money unstintingly, if necessary, to stay on their good terms.
Having been trained in the field of intelligence, I had doubts about the ways taxpayer money was being spent for purposes other than the primary foreign service missions — diplomacy and information gathering. It was, however, the prevailing mood of the Tanaka period that money works for everything.
In the beginning, those officials probably acted with pure motives, such as excessive loyalty to the boss, a sense of fulfillment from a mission accomplished and, given the practice prevailing at the time, self-confidence in the ability to juggle accounts.
But having learned the tricks of generating unaccounted-for funds, some of them eventually succumbed to venal temptations. This tendency seems to have become more pronounced during the economic bubble of the late 1980s when everyone in the Japanese society was on a spending spree.
Social accounts covered not only expenses for visiting legislators and media relations, but also other areas of concern at home and abroad. In my view, this sowed the seeds of scandal and induced a mood in which public affairs was confused with personal interests.
If this analysis is correct, it may be said then that the Foreign Ministry has accomplished its housecleaning. For example, recently Diet members on an overseas tour were invited to dinner at an ambassador’s official residence, and they offered to split the bill.
People on both ends — the entertained and the entertainers — have become very careful about money matters. Ambassadors no longer need to tell embassy staff to “do everything possible” to please VIP visitors.
The possibility remains, however, that more irregularities or wrongs committed in the past 10 or 20 years will yet come to light. But it can be said with reasonable certainty that no fresh scandal will occur from here on. Now some of the “off-the-book” items created in the past for convenience’ sake can be transferred, if needed, to regular accounts so that diplomats can devote themselves to their duties.
The effect of housecleaning is likely to be permanent. Like the economic bubble, the money politics of the ’70s is already a thing of the past. It can be reasonably expected that the bureaucracy of the Foreign Ministry will get its act together and enter a new era.
But a worrisome question is, what will happen to the practice of improving interpersonal communication at after-hours parties and meetings? That’s a tradition deeply embedded in Japanese society. After formal work, staffs frequently spend time together drinking and chatting. Superiors listen to what subordinates have to say. It’s an informal way of promoting teamwork and has been accepted by everyone in Japan in both the public and private sectors — except for those who lack common sense and reject social mores.
In the prewar period, elite bureaucrats received perks such as the “committee allowance,” enabling them to invite people at their own expense. But in the egalitarian postwar society they were stripped of those special allowances. Economic Ministry officials had private companies foot the bills for parties. Foreign Ministry officials used expense accounts. People in the private sector used company money for after-work wining and dining as a way to promote workplace communication.
Obviously, such social spending without reasonable limits, would lead to erosion of morale. But it will be counterproductive to restrict such after-hours get-togethers too rigidly.
Suppose a vice foreign minister proposes to have an informal face-to-face dialogue with a vice minister of finance or commerce, or the chiefs of staff of the Self-Defense Forces. These days, the proposal will meet a negative response because officials are too nervous about recent wining-and-dining scandals in which bureaucrats entertained each other at the taxpayer’s expense.
Good communication between ranking economic and defense officials is essential for the effective conduct of foreign policy. Some things cannot be handled through formal contacts. If after-hours informal contacts are made impossible, something essential to interpersonal communication will be lost.
Officials in a responsible position should be allowed to mix more freely with other officials. Needless to say, all related expenditures must be fully accounted for, and any spending for private entertainment or personal gains must be strictly prohibited.
If, as a result of the internal reform now under way, the Foreign Ministry bureaucracy puts its house in order in a transparent manner, as it’s expected to, it will go down in history as one of the remarkable reforms of the Heisei Era. | 2019-04-20T16:31:29 | http://okazaki-institute.org/articles/japanese-diplomacy/others/01-04-31 |
Max Fisher at The Atlantic with the round-up.
In unveiling his first formal National Security Strategy Thursday, U.S. President Barack Obama called for “a strategy of national renewal and global leadership,” emphasizing U.S. economic strength as the foundation of American power and promising to deepen U.S. alliances and partnerships around the world.
The Cable has obtained the text of the 52-page document, which the White House is planning to roll out later today.
The NSS was the product of months of deliberation and consultation inside the administration. Its lead author is Ben Rhodes, the president’s lead foreign-policy speechwriter and a deputy national security advisor. It represents both a repudiation of some of the most controversial aspects of the Bush-era strategy and a continuation of many of its key elements.
The roll-out of President Obama’s National Security Strategy tries to frame the strategy as a repudiation of his predecessor’s. But the reality is that the new strategy is best characterized as “Bush Lite”, a slightly watered down but basically plausible remake of President Bush’s National Security Strategy. If you only read the Obama Team’s talking points, or only read the mainstream media coverage, which amounts to the same thing, this assessment may come as a big surprise. But if you actually read the Obama’s NSS released today, and President Bush’s most recent NSS released in 2006, the conclusion is pretty obvious.
Bush recognized that the war on terror would require all elements of national power, from military to law enforcement to soft power, and Obama’s NSS makes the same point.
Perhaps the most striking continuity is in the recognition that America must lead. This was an important theme of Bush’s NSS. Effective action depended on American leadership – “the international community is most engaged in such action when the United States leads.
It’s an impressive document, and goes a long way towards providing a coherent framework for American foreign policy and national security which makes sense of what the administration has been doing and offers a roadmap to where it wants to go. From my perspective, the most interesting — and strongest — part of the NSS deals with the administration’s new approach to al-Qaeda. The most problematic is the gap between its strong commitment to civil liberties and the rule of law and its practice thus far with regard to things like drone strikes.
The NSS lays out “a comprehensive strategy” in what it repeatedly calls a war against al-Qaeda and its affiliates, one “that denies [al-Qaeda and its affiliates] safe haven, strengthens front-line partners, secures our homeland, pursues justice through durable legal approaches, and counters a bankrupt agenda of extremism and murder with an agenda of hope and opportunity.” It defines this in narrow terms: “this is not a global war against a tactic — terrorism or a religion — Islam. We are at war with a specific network, al-Qa’ida, and its terrorist affiliates.” It places this war within the perspective of broader foreign policy concerns, and warns against overreaction to terrorist provocations — pointing out, correctly, that al-Qaeda’s strategy hopes to trigger such American overreactions, leading to counterproductive political responses and interventions which drain our resources, alienate our friends, and radicalize Muslims around the world. Much of the NSS can be read as a multi-level, robust strategy to prevent such self-defeating responses, while doing everything actually necessary to disrupt and defeat the threat which actually exists.
There’s a certain caricature of Obama on the right that holds he only accepts American exceptionalism — the view that America has an outsize role to play in global affairs — in the sense that he finds America exceptionally blameworthy. The responsible exercise of U.S. foreign policy for Obama, goes this view, is to restrain it until it withers away. Charles Krauthammer offered that thesis. Mitt Romney put it in hardcover. Sarah Palin put it on Facebook. And it won’t go away with the National Security Strategy, because it was never tethered to reality. But the National Security Strategy demonstrates how it’s the exact opposite of what the Obama presidency is about.
That creates an interlocking series of obligations for implementing the strategy. “National security draws on the strength and resilience of our citizens, communities, and economy,” Obama argues, so that requires the maintenance and integration of not only military, diplomatic, development, intelligence and economic power, but also of domestic prosperity and justice. This is a blueprint for investing in health and education as much as it is a blueprint for investing in the military. When you think about it, how can you really separate the two? The military is worried about the security implications of the obesity epidemic, after all. This is a broad expansion of a military concept known as “interdependent capabilities,” where the assets within one service or branch or department can support and magnify those of others — applied across the government, and across governments.
Second, it requires a “a rules-based international system that can advance our own interests by serving mutual interests. International institutions must be more effective and representative of the diffusion of influence in the 21st century. Nations must have incentives to behave responsibly, or be isolated when they do not.” International power isn’t a “zero-sum game,” Obama argues — a central refutation of Bush’s insistence that the U.S. ought to never allow a new superpower to develop — with one major conceptual exception. Isolated nations and actors really do face zero-sum situations against an international community united around common norms. And that’s how Obama argues American leadership can marshal institutions for common objectives over the long term.
At the same time, the new strategy states that the United States remains on a war footing against al Qaeda and seeks to destroy the group and its affiliates, Mr. Brennan said. He further noted that the group behind the Sept. 11 attacks is different from other Muslim terrorist groups that might have local grievances.
The emphasis on homegrown radicals reflects the recent trend of attacks and attempted attacks in the United States by U.S. citizens or residents who were inspired to wage terrorism as a result of information posted on the Internet.
The latest such attempt was purportedly made by Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistan-born naturalized American arrested in connection with an unsuccessful attempt to detonate a homemade car bomb in New York City’s Times Square.
My response to that is, uh, first off, the QDR preceded the NSS. Which, we can all agree, is as f***ed up as a football bat. Also, the QDR also punted on setting priorities, something that has frustrated both allies with whom I have spoken as well as key legislators. (See, Abe! I am aware of the Congress!) I will note my major complaint about all of this, though, after I cover the second objection.
The second objection is that these kinds of “strategies” are really just long political speeches focused on national security. There is a little in there for everyone, and everyone’s activities and opinions are at least acknowledged if not promoted. The document is, at the end of the day, intended more for external consumption than for internal use.
The problem with this is the internal leadership vacuum that results. Like it or not, people in the Departments of Defense, National Intelligence and State — not to mention USAID and the combatant commands — will refer back to this document to justify their programs and budget requests before both the administration and the Congress. And who can blame them? It’s an official document signed off on by POTUS himself. All of those good progressive voices who fret the military has too much power and is dictating strategy from below need to take note here: when you produce something-for-everyone documents like this NSS and the QDR which do not set firm priorities, you’re essentially asking departments and commanders below you in the food chain to set their own priorities. Or, at best, you are forcing them to constantly be seeking guidance as to what your true priorities are.
I may be asking for too much — I don’t know. But both the QDR and this NSS strike me as thoughtful, intelligent, comprehensive and … kinda empty. Because these documents do not establish clear priorities or recommendations, I am left studying the budget like everyone else for clues as to what the U.S. government’s real priorities are for national security. | 2019-04-26T12:46:05 | https://aroundthesphere.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/the-lack-of-preparation-and-focus-on-the-imminent-zombie-problem-is-disturbing/ |
Radiotherapy, also known as radiation treatment, is the controlled use of high energy X-rays to treat many different types of cancer. About 4 out of 10 people with cancer have radiotherapy. The length of each course of radiotherapy will depend on the size and type of cancer and where it is in the body.
Radiation treatment damages skin, at best the damage is minimal, sometimes it is like sunburn, at worst, it is bad. There doesn't appear to be any consistency of advice amongst the health care providers that you tell us about. We are not experts in the field and you should always follow the advice of your medical teams. However, both you, and your teams, may find the information held in these pages useful. | 2019-04-26T00:22:54 | https://www.beautydespitecancer.co.uk/radiation |
It seems like there’s been a torrential downpour of Black Milk Clothing releases lately, and even with the DC Heroes Ammo release happening later today, there’s still room for more! For all you wizards and witches out there, mark your calendars for April 8th at 9am AST for the second Hogwarts collection.
I’m definitely pleased with how much Black Milk keeps pushing their designs. That sheer maxi shirt was more than a pleasant surprise, and I’m really loving their bomber jackets. We also had the opportunity to chat with Cam over at Black Milk and he mentioned a few goodies to look forward to, so look for that interview sometime next week!
DON’T FORGET: If you’re new to purchasing with Black Milk, DO NOT place orders over $200 in the US. You will likely get hit with big customs fees if you do. Make multiple, smaller purchases under $200 to avoid this. It’s free shipping, so it doesn’t cost you any extra to make a bunch of small orders.
Those are so awesome hahaha.
I’d have to say you got lucky there Elizabeth! Black Milk has never made mention to be concerned about customs fees ONLY if getting priority shipping. And I actually know lots of girls who have gone the normal shipping route and been hit with fees because they went over $200. I don’t think you’ll get hit every time, but none of us want to take the chance! | 2019-04-22T05:04:49 | https://settostunning.com/2014/03/26/black-milk-clothing-presents-hogwarts-2-0/ |
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is very much a buzz phrase. Often companies looking to learn more about what SEO are baffled at how this new field of marketing can gain them an edge. Well it has been proven time and time again that it definitely can gain an edge over your competition. The problem a business has to assess is whether they should employ a specialist SEO Company or use existing resources within their respective IT Departments or Do It Yourself. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Advantages: You have complete control. You can change things instantly. You will learn about the inner working of your website and also learn more about the Internet and how search engines work.
Disadvantages: It is a specialized field and attempting to do it delays the inevitable and allows your competition to gain an edge on you; also you may end up with more problems in the future by getting it wrong. You will need to have an intimate knowledge of your website, how it works, HTML and possibly any scripting languages that the website uses, like PHP. Also, you will need to buy some commercial tools to use, like WordTracker, WebPosition and SEO Elite. WordTracker allows you to effectively research Keywords, WebPosition allows you to track your websites ranking in the search results for given keyword phrases and SEO Elite allows you to track all links to your website. Purchasing these three necessary pieces of software will cost you around USD$900. Also, you will need to have a lot of time to read about SEO, take online courses, like StomperNet, listen to podcasts, like MrSEO podcast and read as much SEO material as you possibly can. For the StomperNet course you are looking at about USD$3000 and miscellaneous of books is likely to run up to another USD$1000. Total for In-house DIY, roughly USD$1500 to USD$4900. Not being experienced enough to know when and what to change. Not knowing how to link build effectively. Not having any time to study and learn enough to make the correct changes and modifications to your website – estimated at about 200 hours of study, learning and analyzing. As SEO takes time to see any results in the search engines it is important to not only learn the required knowledge to implement SEO but also give yourself the time to make tweaks and ongoing analysis. So to setup and configure an average website with 10 static pages it will take you probably 2 days and ongoing link building will be many, many countless days. Also, you need to take your time so that you do not overdo your SEO, spamming and stuffing keywords into pages as this can be as detrimental as not doing anything to the website in the first place.
Advantages : You don’t have to use internal staff resources or alter the focus of your business. Hiring a specialized online marketing and SEO Company will mean you have instant access to experts in the field who have a wealth of knowledge and resources. An SEO Company will know the lay of the land without you having to learn what they already know to expert levels. The Online Marketing Company will be your best partner in working towards achieving your online Internet marketing objectives.
Disadvantages: Using an Expert SEO Company will cost you money. It is important to realize that even though you have hired a firm to implement your Search Engine Optimisation you will still need to work in consultation with them in order to market your website online correctly – explaining your internet marketing goals, objectives, deadlines and budgets. Do your research, look at the SEO Firm and its portfolio, case studies and history of successes, ensure it is a reputable firm and don’t be scared to ask questions.
A decent and reliable SEO company will have a good reputation and a strong presence within the Online Marketing and SEO industry. When you start, I suggest searching in Google for “Online Marketing” or “SEO” within your country or region. Look at the potential SEO firm’s websites, their portfolios and take some notes. Give them a call and see if you can arrange a meeting at their office and in person to discuss details and gather more information. Discuss your situation and how you can best achieve your goals. Take note of their professional nature, their history, case studies and vision for your online presence and also ensure that you are happy with the professional and personal relationship you have with the company representatives as this will be an ongoing one.
While the advantages and disadvantages of optimizing your own website and employing an SEO Company are diverse I think it important to point out that no matter how good you think you are an SEO firm will always be better at SEO. So if you really want to see results, you have very little time then hiring an SEO company is the only way to go. If you have time and some website expertise then you may be willing to put in the time and try doing it yourself. My only thought on this is that you wouldn’t hire a plumber to fix a problem with your car.
When all is said and done, good Search Engine Optimisation will get your website results. It is important to make sure you are making the right decisions in your online marketing as this may well be the lifeblood of your business and is certainly an effective way to promote your business and generate sales leads.
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Born of Peruvian parents who didn't support her love of music, Roxana's fire for music pushed her to self teach guitar and piano. She also uses her computer science degree to wear the hat of record producer, and sound engineer which helps her record music for many projects especially The Bango Bango's!
Her aptitude for recording and writing has resulted in many of her tracks placed on WNYR RADIO - New York City, KSPR POWER XR-San Francisco and Pandora as well as in the film and tv industry here and in Brazil.
Playing in The Bango Bango's has awoken her passion to play nostalgic music of the 80's with an emphasis on the "GIRL POWER" craze of The GoGo's and The Bangles and other fun, party rock music! Roxy says " life is short and that now I'm in the right place with this band"! She feels a sense of fulfillment realizing a childhood dream to play in an ALL FEMALE rock band...and we're ELATED to have her!
One fond childhood memory is telling her parents she wanted to play guitar and piano to help the world!
Her most prized possession is her Randy Rhoads guitar and spiritually- her dignity and respect for God.
Purple is her go to color but some may say she looks GREAT in hot pink too!
Dream vacation would be Switzerland, Austria or Greece although with life's pressures, her pillow seems good enough!
Making people smile and seeing them enjoy music, while singing and dancing enriches Roxy's soul and makes the tough parts worth while!
Asking her which Bangles song is her fave ? EASY, Walk Like an Egyptian, why? Fun groove, easy to dance and sing to! Agreed!
Speaking of needing a vacation, well that's her fave GoGo's song too, so let's get her on a plane to Europe soon! | 2019-04-19T14:21:37 | https://thebangobangos.com/wp/band/roxana-camacho/ |
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The CISPA bill and its content posted abridgedly, and why it affects the citizen more than had the SOPA bill.
In the spirit of newspapers of record, Urban Times shall publish the current version of the United States’ Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, a piece of legislation similar to the lines of SOPA and PIPA, though with a fundamental difference—whereas SOPA, ACTA, and PIPA dealt with the shutting down of websites “infringing” on copyright, CISPA manages to entice, as opposed to alienate, companies and corporations by encouraging cooperation between intelligence organizations of the United States and the private information held by said corporations, thereby putting all culpability and infringement not upon internet corporations and websites, but upon their users, citizens of the world. Internet corporations are encouraged to share private user information with the United States federal government, in exchange for immunity from prosecution though liability—information shared, not through a forced hand via subpoena or court warrant, but by arbitrary decisions based on the management of said private corporation.
This means that there shall be no great protests directly from Facebook, or Google, against this legislation, for they are supporters of the bill. The bill is up for debate tomorrow, Thursday, April 26th, 2012, and for vote by Friday. It is past the eleventh hour, and many have missed the previous 66 bell tolls warning that once Internet companies are benefited by legislation, they will not care about you, the user. They are corporations. They don’t care about you. A corporation, as much as a person as it may be according to certain laws, has no feelings. It is up to you, the user, to fight back, and knowledge is the first step to understanding your enemy.
There is an idiom that goes, “read between the lines”. Government legislation and law interpretation are truly, truly the times where this idiom is not just good advice to live by, but a necessary thought process for your happiness, well being, and more dramatically, survival, in the face of deliberately misleading rhetoric and ambiguous terminologies.
The bill has been formatted to facilitate its reading.
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of National Intelligence shall establish procedures to allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector entities and to encourage the sharing of such intelligence. | 2019-04-26T07:39:58 | https://wdsi.wordpress.com/tag/facebook/ |
The Hong Kong Jockey Club often promotes Hong Kong horse racing as the pride of Hong Kong society. This marketing strategy is supported by some undeniable facts. The G1 races organising by it are widely-recognised, which attract outstanding business corporations to sponsor the prizes sustainably. The quality of its veterinary clinical services is world-class, which has been repeatedly lauded by overseas trainers after they sent their racehorse(s) to compete in Sha Tin racecourse (turf track). Its anti-doping testing is one of the strictest in the horse racing world. Its revenues are enormous to the extent that it can play an influential role in philanthropy. One can seldom find an elite sport institute or a charity organisation comparable to it in Hong Kong.
Yet despite assuming a renowned position in the world of horse racing, the enemies of the HKJC are probably as many as its supporters. For instance, many criticised that it often promotes gambling which is almost equivalent to encourage others addicting to opium, but the controversy is nothing new so that it is not worthwhile to repeat the old arguments here. Nonetheless, another line of criticism lies in the notion of animal rights which increasingly seizes people’s attention and is thus worth more public deliberations.
Hong Kong animal rights activists highlight that the so-called “achievements” of the HKJC are built upon the exploitation of the thoroughbred racehorses, such as acquiescing to trainers’ arrangement of over-intensive training and competition schedules and jockeys’ overuse of whip in the races. In other words, they vexed that racehorses are pushed too harsh for maximising the chance of winning at the expense of their health condition. Meanwhile, they blamed that the legs of racehorses are bred to be excessively thin so that they are injury-prone. Once the racehorses are severely injured in the racecourse or are retired with serious injuries, they have little choice but to receive the so-called “animal euthanasia” involuntarily. They thus insist that horse racing is an inhumane activity and urge to ban it in Hong Kong.
However, most of those criticisms are misguided.
There is no completely objective standard of reasonable training schedule, and it is often difficult to judge whether an injury suffered is a pure sport incident or is attributed to trainers’ or riders’ negligence. The huge weight differences between racehorses and jockeys suggest that more researches are needed to prove that jockeys impose significant pain to racehorses by using whip. Meanwhile, there is also insufficient research finding to support the claim that the legs of racehorses are excessively thin, and the activists are unable to tell the public that what the reasonable thickness for the legs of racehorses is supposed to be in order to prevent them from suffering leg injuries more effectively.
Moreover, imposing “animal euthanasia” is unavoidable if the racehorses had any serious injury that obstructs them having basic healthy life irreversibly, judging by the HKJC veterinary team solely without any intervention from other departments. And the critics of “animal euthanasia” often ignore the historical context that thousands of retired racehorses, if they were abandoned or released to the natural environment by their owner(s), were absorbed by the black market or illegal racing entities every year in some other states.
It is noted that the practices of settling the retired racehorses in Hong Kong are different with that of other states. In the 2000s and early 2010s, most retired racehorses in Hong Kong, except a few who were exported overseas by their owners or were imposed “animal euthanasia” by the HKJC veterinary team, were sent to Beas River Equestrian Centre for rehabilitation and training, given that the veterinarians believed their health and temperament is good enough to receive re-training as some Lead Horses, showjumpers or the like. Many of them either ended up staying at one of three local public riding schools or were sent to New Zealand, Europe and China for equestrian development. Given that the space for settling retired racehorses is limited for recent few years, the HKJC has already required the horse owners to pay the fees for sending their racehorses overseas after their retirement before they were allowed to register in Hong Kong (while the quarantine issue remains in Australia). Therefore, it is counterfactual to criticise that the HKJC is keen to impose “animal euthanasia” to healthy retired racehorses nowadays.
Crucially, there is no guarantee that the welfare of Hong Kong racehorses would be enhanced after the abolition of Hong Kong horse racing. We’re now living in the globalisation era. The racehorse owners can arrange their racehorses to compete in another corner of the world, where is unlikely able to offer as much protection as the HKJC to racehorses, easily.
While many of the activists’ accusations lack enough scientific or factual support at this moment, at least one of their critiques is right. That is, traditional Chinese newspapers reporting overwhelmingly focuses on the odds of races and the trainers’ and jockeys’ perceptions of the performance of racehorses in training. The welfare and detail of injuries of racehorses, unfortunately, is briefly mentioned occasionally. And according to my observation for more than 15 years, the veterinary records of racehorses would be deleted in their official profile webpage soon after they are retired, though some of them could still be assessed via some other pages of the HKJC’s official website. Consequently, it is difficult for the public, especially the beginners, to assess to the relevant information about the welfare of Hong Kong’s retired racehorses in detail. It is thus argued that the HKJC should enhance the transparency and provide more factual responses to media enquiry as soon as possible, given that the issue of animal welfare in horse racing is no longer irrelevant to the public.
Also, it should be noted that, although those Hong Kong racehorses that are retired for health reasons, such as suffering from serious tendon injuries, bleeding or heart irregularities, it’s still legal for their owners to export or sell them to some other states for extending their racing career in principle, and there are some relevant cases of it. It is much worried that their welfare is ill-protected, though there are a few successful stories framing by the traditional Chinese media or by horse owners in social media.
Furthermore, ensuring that the decent healthy retired racehorses are sent overseas does not imply that they must not be killed or be cruelled. Therefore, the HKJC shall be responsible for enhancing the welfare of retired racehorses through purchasing prairie or land to build paddock outside Hong Kong for settling them in the long run. The owners should be imposed the fees not only for sending them overseas after their retirement but also for supporting the post-race live of racehorses before they were allowed to register in Hong Kong. The fees should be refunded only when the owners signed an agreement for arranging their retired racehorse(s) to breed or to retire in some reputable paddocks or in their private pasture, subjecting to scrutiny. In other words, selling their racehorses for non-breeding purposes should not be refunded so as to discourage the owners to evade the responsibility of taking care of them by agreeing on a free transfer or selling it(them) in low price. This arrangement is arguably capable of requiring the owners to bear the responsibility but at the same time defending that they should not be morally blamed solely because of deceiving by their agent(s) who is(are) paid for settling the retired racehorses supposedly (Meanwhile, killing the retired racehorses often fails to contribute to the world significantly. They should not be regarded as a reliable source of meat because quite many of them receive the treatment of analgesics and anabolic steroids in their career, which is adversarial to the health of meat-eaters).
2 September will mark the beginning of new Hong Kong horse racing season. There will be little surprise that the HKJC will re-emphasise on its administrative excellence and the racing competitiveness under its arrangement. However, the old problems remain unsolved, and they would be exacerbated if the loopholes were realised by more principled agents. Nonetheless, if it determined to tackle those problems, then the HKJC would be able to become a true leader of the horse racing world. This will be the true pride of Hong Kong society as well.
T-Fai YEUNG is an MPhil graduate of the Department of Public Policy at City University of Hong Kong. He publishes opinion articles about Hong Kong horse racing in Stand News and www.inmediahk.net. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not reflect the view of the aforementioned organisations.
This article firstly appeared on Stand News. | 2019-04-18T23:18:40 | https://readhorseracing.com/2018/08/24/criticisms-misguided-but-the-hkjc-should-make-improvements/ |
Norfolk and The Norfolk Broads are synonymous with each other. These inland waterways are unique to the county and instantly recognisable. The renamed Broads National Park is a wildlife and bird watching delight, much of it designated with areas of scientific interest. A joy for those who love to sail, fish the waterways or just meander slowly in a boat, you can discover tranquillity around water that is so enjoyable, allowing you to truly relax and unwind - The Norfolk Broads will entertain and revive!
Hire a day cruiser from Broads Tours and explore the area at a serene pace, navigate the waterways and lakes and witness the unique wildlife both on the banks and in the water. Along the way, why not moor up at one of the many waterside pubs where you can sample the great local food, or stay on dry-land for a bit longer and walk many of the waterside paths and routes? Be sure to keep an eye out for the impressive Norfolk Wherry barges with their distinctive high-peaked sails. Alternatively, get closer to the waters in a canoe or kayak, where the flat open waterways provide easy navigation so you can experience the wildlife at a much closer level. The Canoe Man in Wroxham will hire out craft or take you on a bespoke nature trip where you can reach some stretches of water not accessible to larger craft.
Wroxham and Hoveton are the main centres for The Broads. Popular with tourists in the summer, they play host to a number of notable attractions, from boat-hire companies to the infamous Southern Comfort - a lively paddle steamer that takes you out on a round-trip cruise. If shopping is on the agenda then pop into Roys of Wroxham, a unique and well-loved local department store in the heart of The Broads, where you can find just about everything!
However, The Broads are not just about Wroxham and Hoveton. There are many quiet villages to enjoy and explore. South Walsham home to Fairhaven Woodland and Water Gardens has one of the prettiest stretches of water; from here you can take the small river boat for a short trip around their private Broad where you may be lucky enough to spot an elusive Kingfisher, watch the elegant Grebe or see a playful river Otter.
Ranworth and Ludham are two pretty villages. At Ludham Staithe join the river Thurne for an enjoyable walk along the banks and see the windmills at Staithe and Thurne. In Ranworth head up to the tower of St. Helen’s church for some great views across the Broad and countryside, or explore on foot via the numerous walks and pathways maintained by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Alternative destinations include the towns and villages of Salhouse and Stalham and further south look out for Rockland St. Mary, Loddon and more! The How Hill National Nature Reserve owned by the National Trust, is internationally acclaimed and has something to offer visitors whatever the season.
There are some great award winning family attractions too. Wroxham Barns, is a must for families with smaller children whilst adults will enjoy the craft stores and local produce. Active families should head towards Horning, where they will find the superb adventure park, BeWILDerwood, full of family-orientated adventures and activities, or pick up the Bure Valley Steam narrow gauge railway, which runs from Wroxham to Aylsham.
There is much to see and do in The Broads, it is truly a magical experience and one not to be missed.
Explore a lovely area of Norfolk from this pretty converted milking parlour, set in an idyllic and tranquil location.
Enjoy Norfolk and its big open skies at this delightful bungalow tucked away on a quiet lane in a lovely Broadland village.
Situated in the heart of this delightful Broads village, Watts cottage offers attractive accommodation. Sit in the conservatory looking out over the garden or take a two minute walk to stroll along the river.
Light and airy, The Old Post Room is a great place to stay, ideally placed in the centre of The Norfolk Broads yet only a short drive away from the glorious beaches of the East Coast.
Knapton Hall Cottage is a very attractive property, offering tasteful and attractive accommodation of a high standard.
Beautiful thatched cottage within a stones throw of the Norfolk Broads and the sandy beaches of the east coast. | 2019-04-23T02:06:50 | https://norfolkcottages.co.uk/norfolk-broads-cottages?page=3 |
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Say a big "thank you" with this premium World of Thanks Gourmet Travel Gift Basket, featuring a hand picked assortment of snacks, sweets, cheese, crackers and more! The delicious treats abound in a wooden world travel themed container. We wrap it with coordinated gift card and colorful bow.
In hot summer months we may substitute chocolate for non-chocolate item of equal or greater value. | 2019-04-23T01:52:35 | https://www.thoughtfulpresence.com/world-of-thanks-gourmet-gift-basket/ |
1. Talk about reality and truth and how they are different from fantasy, wishes, possibility, pretend, and make believe.
2. When you sense a child is beginning to stray from the truth, stop them.
3. If a child has ADHD or is impulsive, use a plan for self discipline.
Sometimes children who are impulsive blurt out things without thinking. Other times they start talking and don’t know how to stop. This impulsivity component can lead to dishonesty because of a lack of self-control. It’s not always malicious lying, but it’s still not good and shouldn’t be excused because the problem often gets worse. Even though children may have poor impulse control, they must learn to tell the truth. The route, though, may contain more self-discipline training than some of the other suggestions.
When a child has developed a pattern of lying, we don’t automatically give that courtesy. Believing someone requires trust and it’s a privilege which is earned. Privilege and responsibility go together and when a child is irresponsible privileges are taken away. For a time, the things your child says are suspect. You may even question something that is found to be true later. A child may be hurt by this, but that hurt is the natural consequence of mistrust which in turn comes from lying. Being believed is a privilege earned when children are responsible in telling the truth on a regular basis. Not believing your child may seem mean but your child must learn that people who don’t tell the truth can’t be trusted. Tell your child that you would like to believe him or her but you cannot until he or she earns that privilege.
5. Some situations won’t be clear and some children will deliberately lie to avoid punishment.
You find yourself in a predicament because proof seems impossible yet you have a sense that this child is not telling the truth. When possible, don’t choose that battleground. It’s too sticky and you will usually have other clearer opportunities later. Children who have a problem with lying demonstrate it often. Choose the clearer battles and use those situations to discipline firmly.
6. Confrontation should result in repentance.
This may seem unrealistic at first but keep it in mind as your goal. Children who are confronted with the fact that they are telling a lie should immediately agree and apologize. A child who is defensive is relying on arguing and justifying as manipulative techniques in order to avoid taking responsibility. This is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.
7. You may, for an introductory period of time, in order to motivate repentance when confronted, withhold further discipline if a child responds properly to correction.
“If you can admit it was a lie and that you were wrong when I confront you, I will not further discipline you for that lie.” This is a temporary approach to teach a proper response to correction.
8. Be proactive in teaching about honesty.
10. Memorizing proverbs dealing with honesty is a way to appeal to a child’s conscience.
These suggestions will go a long way toward helping a child tell the truth. Don’t let this problem go. It only gets worse.
Continual, persistent work will pay off in the end. Other helpful ideas can be found in the book, Good and Angry, Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids, by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN.
Used with permission from Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller. | 2019-04-23T03:52:37 | https://www.allprodad.com/10-ways-to-help-children-who-have-a-problem-with-lying/ |
With so much happening this last week - the end of Switch, the Switch Wrap party, the TEF recaps, the release of the Switch OST album (available on Yesasia in a few days) on Naver Music, all the final media stories and reviews, and so much else - we almost forgot to post Tree-J's latest blog post about Switch.
On May 17th, the same day, Jang Keun Suk posted the selfie of himself wearing the blue camouflage mask to all of his SNS accounts, he also posted a link to the latest Tree-J blog post on all of his LINE accounts.
The latest blog post not only reviews the final six or so episodes but shows behind-the-scenes photos of the shooting. How cool is that?
Anyway.... Go to this link and read the post...or just look at all the beautiful photos! | 2019-04-18T11:18:16 | https://www.theeelsfamily.com/2018/05/switch-tree-j-blog-jang-keun-suks-tree.html |
No matter how carefully you chart the growth of your startup, and plan for contingencies, eventually something will go wrong, and you’ll be forced to go into “crisis mode.” You might have missed an important deadline, or you might see the failure of a critical piece of equipment, or you might notice a vital software bug the day before a big presentation.
The question isn’t whether or not you’ll experience these crises—you almost certainly will—but rather, it’s how you choose to approach the situation.
Remain calm. First, try to remain calm. If you become too frustrated or irritated, you won’t be able to think clearly, and you’ll be more likely to make an emotional, reactive decision rather than a logical, calculated one. On top of that, your employees will be looking to you as an example and a source of inspiration; if you remain calm, you’ll inspire calmness throughout the organization. If you allow your emotions to get the better of you, you’ll contribute to an environment of emotional volatility.
Perform a root cause analysis. Take the time to perform a root cause analysis. Depending on the situation, this may take a few minutes to a few days—but even if the situation is urgent, it’s a good idea to get started early. The sooner you learn what the root cause of the situation was, the sooner you can work to address it. Look at the precipitating factors and underlying causes, and make sure to ask questions of the core people involved with the project.
Prevent further damage. If there’s a chance for further damage to take place, work quickly to stop the bleeding. For example, if you accidentally pushed an update to your app that compromises user security, pull the update and notify any users who haven’t downloaded it to avoid doing so until you remedy the situation. This should be your priority, since it will mitigate the full scope of the damage.
Notify the affected parties. It may already be a part of the “preventing further damage” element of your strategy, but if it isn’t, make sure you notify any affected parties. For example, you may need to let your investors know you aren’t going to make your launch date. Proactive communication is far better than finding out naturally, and demonstrates your integrity and acknowledgment of the mistake. You can also gauge their reactions to determine the severity of the impact.
Appoint a crisis manager. You may want to get your hands on the problem yourself, but it’s better if you delegate the responsibility to a capable party. That way, you can stay focused on high-level issues and keep operations running. Appoint a “crisis manager” who can oversee the repair and recovery process, and coordinate the resources necessary to rectify the situation. You’ll need to be available for questions or direction, but ultimately, they’ll be responsible for the primary duties.
Make repairs or reparations. At this time, things should have calmed enough for you to commit the necessary repairs or reparations. If there’s actual damage to your products or services, get your team to start correcting them. If it was a one-time incident that caused reputation damage or hurt your customers in other ways, now’s the time to draft a formal apology, and come up with a way to make it up to affected users.
Prevent the crisis from recurring. Once you’ve begun the process of repair, you can take a step back and learn from the situation. Was there a procedural error that led to this? If so, you may need to draft new steps of the process. Was this a problem with oversight or execution? If so, you may need to take disciplinary action. Was this a fluke incident? If so, you can put safeguards into place to trigger if these conditions repeat themselves. Always try to prevent the crisis from recurring.
As long as your business is able to survive the crisis, you can think of the situation as a learning opportunity, rather than a failure. Even the most successful founders and CEOs must go through these growing pains; the most successful ones are those who can work past these temporary hiccups.
Nice article sit. Really helpful. | 2019-04-22T04:04:31 | https://savedelete.com/internet-tips/crisis-mode-what-to-do-when-something-goes-wrong-in-your-startup/195818/ |
This colorful abstracted horse is part of Kayla’s recent gallery showing at The Hunt Morgan House. This piece features the Triple Crown winner in her signature abstracted brushstrokes with thick acrylic texture.
5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, and 18x24 Photographic Prints. Signed by artist, ready to frame and hang! | 2019-04-24T16:25:03 | http://www.kaylaweberart.com/shop/i-can-justify-it-original-9x5tc-mj3ka |
What is chiropractic care experience like?
The techniques we use are designed for children, with gentle assessment and adjustment. In the case of infant children, most adjustments can be made simply using a fingertip an adjustment as light as the touch of a finger that can restore mobility.
When should my child see a chiropractor?
chiropractor time to assess and adjust the spine in order to alleviate any pain the child may have experienced as part of childbirth. Some of these early spinal issues may, if left untreated, blossom into larger issues in the future that may impact your child's growth, development, and happiness. For older children, it's not too late: the sooner they are examined and adjusted, the sooner they can experience a life of greater mobility and lesser pain.
There is no better time than right now to schedule your child's chiropractic appointment through Crossroads Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Please call us at (912) 353-7611 or visit our website and click the convenient "Request Appointment" link. All we need is your name, contact information, and preferred date and we can begin your child's healing journey!
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The Executive Board - A.S.I.A.
Hi everyone! My name is Linh, and I'm hailing from NorCal with my alma mater being UC Davis. I'm currently a graduate assistant at the United Front Multicultural Center, where you can visit me and my secret chocolate stash. Some of my hobbies include traveling, reading, watching shows, and being a foodie. I'm always down to try a new restaurant and give recommendations!
I love exploring new places around town and taking pictures. My other passions include developing leadership retreats, professional development workshops, and traveling to wherever Southwest Airlines has cheap tickets. Fun fact - I'm down to take the Amtrak up to Anaheim for hot pot and milk tea. I'm also a certified leadership coach.
I was born and raised in Chino Hills, CA. By day, I run the College & Career Center at a high school in San Marcos. I am a diehard Bruin and storyteller, who finds joys in reading, traveling, and consuming copious amounts of pop culture. Seeking balance and building better habits are the keys to my best life. My mantra: "I cannot have it all, but I can have all that is for me."
Greetings, my name is Koua Thao, and I am from Marysville, CA which is located 45 minutes north of Sacramento. I enjoy playing sports, hiking, going to the beach, and doing adventurous activities. See me around campus, feel free to say hi and well start up a conversation.
Hello! I am here from Colorado but was born and raised in Tanzania. Some of my favorite things to do include reading comic books, Netflix, and watching or playing sports, particularly soccer and basketball. I also enjoy cooking and think I’m a five-star chef in my kitchen. I am also a graduate assistant in the United Front Multicultural Center. Come and say hello. | 2019-04-26T12:37:22 | http://asiausd.weebly.com/the-executive-board.html |
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