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For coffee lovers, not much can rival the enjoyment. Many people can not start their day without a cup of coffee. But not many know, coffee in the form of liquids, grains, crushed, or extract, is a magical substance for beauty.
Did you know, if caffeine has been scientifically proven to eliminate cellulite? Or apply coffee on hair can accelerate its growth? Coffee is also effective at removing panda eyes.
From now on, when you drink coffee, do not waste it. Here are seven uses for beauty coffee, as reported by Byrdie, Monday (7/24/2017).
1. An overflow of antioxidants
We usually associate antioxidants with superfoods, such as blueberries and pomegranates. But a cup of coffee proved to contain an extraordinary antioxidant charge for overall skin health.
Antioxidants fight against premature aging of the skin from heat, light, pollution, and harmful free radicals. Antioxidants in coffee, flavonoids, are released when coffee is prepared.
The antioxidant also serves as a protector, whose use continues into the hair. Masks or hair products that contain coffee will help prevent hair loss while increasing the luster.
Not to mention, using a product containing coffee will make your hair smell very good.
3. Reduce puff
When used for external use, caffeine in coffee helps reduce puffiness in the eyes. Caffeine will limit blood flow to the area and reduce the swelling.
4. Clean and smooth
Not only is the collision coffee ideal for home made scrubs, they are also very effective without hurting the skin.
Coffee ground until smooth will remove dead skin cells and will make the skin smooth and smooth without irritation.
5. Tighten
Because coffee is diuretic, the cream and serum that contain coffee can temporarily, reducing the appearance of cellulite. This is done by pulling fluid away from fat cells, essentially making fat cells so dehydrated.
This will shrink the size of cellulite, resulting in a firmer effect when viewed from the outside.
6. Calming
Considering that caffeine in coffee has a function as a stimulant, it is surprising that coffee can also soothe inflamed skin.
This effect is caused by antioxidants that also protect the skin from premature aging.
7. Brighten
You probably already know how coffee makes you wake up in the morning? It turns out that coffee also has the same thing on the skin.
When used as a face mask, the content of stimulants in the coffee will facilitate blood flow and make skin look bright, and shine. Or basically, so it looks fresher.


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Do you have your smart meter yet?
Hydro one is rolling out the smart meters. This is a device that records when and how much hydro you use and sends it by the hour to Hydro One.
Here is an out take of Hydro One's page about Smart Meters.
Why do we need Smart Meters?
Between now and 2025, Ontario must build almost a whole new electricity system. This includes replacing about 80 per cent of our current generating facilities as they retire over time, and expanding the system to meet future growth. Building new supply is vital. So is conservation. That's why the Government of Ontario is introducing new tools like smart meters that will encourage all of us to think more about how and when we use electricity. Smart Meters when teamed with Time-of-Use prices are new energy management tools to help customers manage their electricity use and costs, reduce the need for additional power generation during peak periods and create real supply and environmental benefits.
Hydro One
Hydro One will be able to create a profile on you. When you are usually home, When you are not home, how much power you consume (and what times of the day you consume it). Then bill you for those time frames that your usage is higher.
They can also turn your hydro off (remotely) if they decide you have used too much power in that day.
There is no where on the website that says that your information will not be shared with 3rd parties as well. Hydro One can sell that information to other corporations and governments without your consent.
These Smart meters are not just an option. Hydro One says that the meters and power lines are there property. You cannot refuse to have the new meters installed. Well you can but your hydro will be turned off.

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Examining the Marvel Supervillains Emil Blonsky AKA The Abomination
Marvel broke new ground with the first film. Now let's take a look at the second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and see how they handled the villain.
Fragments #6 – "We Fit": The Intertextual Tightrope of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
While the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU from here on out) is arguably the most financially successful, audience-pleasing shared universe in film history, its shortcomings present significant challenges to the quality of its individual media components and to the longevity of the collective franchise. Unlike our previous, wide-ranging looks at the continuities...
Nicole Perlman Q&A: How 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Went From a Writers Program Project to Record-Breaking Film
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LANGENHORN, GERMANY - JANUARY 13: A pig looks out from its pen at the Ebsen organic farm on January 13, 2011 in Langenhorn, Germany. Organic foods retailers are reporting a surge in demand following the recent dioxin contamination scandal sparked by the announcement by the German company Harles and Jentzsch that some of the fatty proteins it had supplied to animals feeds producers was tainted with dioxin. German authorities responded by barring 4,700 mostly poultry and hog farms from selling their products until laboratory tests could guarantee them dioxin free. Investigators are meanwhile pursuing a criminal investigation against the leading employees at Harles and Jentzsch. Organic farms have thus far been immune from the scandal since they use no industrially-produced animal feed. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)File photo of a pig (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — A pig found running loose in Beaverton has found a new home.
Washington County Animal Services call his new home at a Scio animal sanctuary "hog heaven."
On Thursday, a resident called police when the pig was spotted, and corralled the pig in a yard.
Police arrived and held the pig. He was then taken to a local animal shelter and his story was featured on multiple local newscasts.
On Saturday, The Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary announced he had been adopted there.
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Ever the trend setter, Luke spent just as many hours this week trying out new looks, as he did asking for sweets. This cute little number mimics a pink hair do (cleverly acheived with Jude's pink poncho) , a dashing grey tie, matched with the grey dressing gown belt, and rounded off with a gorgeous read crocheted hand bag. Edit - note the favourite blue pj top wrapped around the knees too!
Outfit number two was created just last night. Here Luke models Mummys all time favourite top (specified to suit Mummys body shape by no onther than Trinny and Suzanna). Luke wears this number as a dress, and compliments it with an imitation English £50 note eraser.
The last little number, for the moment, is this great outfit. (Note how the red tones tie it all together?) The hat, all the way from Egypt, belongs to Sam, and the scarf (which Steve bought me in Belgium) belongs to Mummy. The dummy is the models own.


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Today's sketch lends itself to so many different things that you can do with it. I decided to play with my new Unity Stamp set called Be Owl Mine. I paired it with a sentiment from PTI called Handwritten Notes. The paper is from Basic Grey and is the Blush series. I love the blue/brown combination. You can find many Unity stamps and Basic Grey papers at limeLIGHT Papercrafts and with 10% off your order (ends today so hurry) how could you not go shopping? Use the code PRESIDENT to receive your 10% off.
So..what do ya think? I bet you have some fun things you could make with this sketch! Want some more inspiration? Check out the Page Plans blog HERE and see what the other design team members made.
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Project by Project NY 2018 Annual Retreat Kickoff during APA Heritage MonthMay 18, 2018
Project by Project NY: May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! PbP-NY goes to the Poconos! Project by Project NY (PbP-NY)'s Annual Leadership Retreat in the Poconos! Retreat Theme: Activate the Hive! What better way for PbP-NY to kickoff this year's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month than to host our Annual Leadership Retreat! We escaped the […]
PbP-NY's Annual Leadership Retreat – Activate the Hive!May 9, 2018
PbP-NY kicked off this year's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by hosting our annual leadership retreat in the Poconos. We spent a wonderful weekend together to discuss the state of Asian leadership in the US, our goals with this year's partner, and this year's theme on Asian Americans and immigration. Retreat theme: Activate the Hive! […]
What does Project by Project Do?May 6, 2018
The Wake-Up Call On June 19, 1982 at the height of anti-Japanese sentiments arising from massive layoffs in the auto industry, a 27-year-old Chinese-American named Vincent Chin was murdered in Detroit by two autoworkers. Vincent's killers however were only sentenced to a $3,000 fine and 3 years of probation with no jail time. Vincent's death […]Posted In: Los Angeles - Blog
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A Conversation on Immigration At April's Steering Committee meeting, PbP-LA invited guest speakers from our 2018 Beneficiary Partner OCA-GLA for a two-part interactive session on immigration! The first part of the session was a panel hosted by Kurt Ikeda from our beneficiary partner OCG-LA. Many of the panel participants came to share their own immigration […]
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Project by Project NY (PbP NY) selects Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) as its 2018 beneficiary partner! Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) is the nation's only pan-Asian children and families' advocacy organization, bringing together community-based organizations (CBO) as well as youth and parents to fight for equity for the […]
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PbP-LA: February 2018 NewsletterFebruary 21, 2018
"… An Insidious Myth." Stereotypes are often based on inaccurate generalizations, and for our community, the image of Model Minority has done more to levy sweeping, incorrect assumption to every ethnic groups under the umbrella term of Asian Americans. This past weekend, the Los Angeles Chapter was excited to invite Christine Lee, the Development Manager […]


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ACC: 27% of AMI patients don't adhere to docs' orders
The study evaluated 2,487 acute MI patients who were treated with PCI and enrolled in the TRANSLATE-ACS observational study. TRANSLATE-ACS is an ongoing registry that aims to provide a better understanding of antiplatelet therapy use in AMI patients post-PCI.
"The thing that makes TRANSLATE-ACS pretty unique is that it follows up with patients with a phone call six weeks and six months after discharge to assess how they are doing with their medications," Robin Matthews, MD, cardiologist in training at the Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, N.C., told Cardiovascular Business.
During the current evaluation, Matthews et al evaluated antiplatelet use among acute MI patients using a Morisky Questionnaire six weeks after hospital discharge.
Patients were split into three groups: low adherence, medium adherence and high adherence.
The questionnaire consisted of a series of questions including: whether patients understood the types of medications they were prescribed at hospital discharge; whether they understood the procedure they underwent in the hospital; and what the importance was of these medications and procedures.
Additionally, the patients underwent a self-assessment that included questions about whether they missed any medication doses, whether they had taken the medications prescribed vigilantly and what their own perceptions were about their own health (whether they were depressed, etc.).
"What we found was that 27 percent of patients at six weeks were nonadherent in terms of the medications they were supposed to be taking," said Matthews. "That means that 73 percent of patients do adhere to their medications.
"While this sounds decent, it's still a very high-risk population. Even 73 percent is actually unacceptably too low for such a short period of time after the procedure," he noted.
The next question was why. Why were patients nonadherent? The researchers looked at various factors including past medical history, differences in presentation and what occurred at discharge.
"Are patients treated differently at discharge and does that play a part in why some patients may be less adherent than others?" Matthews asked.
The researchers found that patients who had lower adherence were younger, were more likely to be employed and less likely to be insured. Those who had low adherence were also more likely to have undergone a prior PCI and were more likely to have depression.
Those who had lower adherence rates also were less likely to have a follow-up appointment scheduled and were less likely to receive explanation for medication during their hospitalization by their physician.
"There are logical aspects here that we can definitely improve upon," said Matthews.
"Additionally, we looked at whether it makes a difference if you are less adherent to these medications," he offered. "Does this mean you fare worse?" The short answer is yes.
Matthews and colleagues found that 11.6 percent with low adherence to medications were likely to undergo an unplanned rehospitalization within six weeks of discharge compared with 9.1 percent of those with medium adherence and 8.1 percent with high adherence.
"This signifies that there is a statistically significant difference between those patients who do not adhere to medications and those who do," Matthews offered.
"One of the conclusions here is that 27 percent is an unacceptably higher number of nonadherence in a short period of time."
Additionally, he said there are definite differences in the makeup of patients who are less likely to be adherent to medications upon discharge. "We can probably identify these patients when they are in the hospital," Matthews offered.
He said one way to remedy the problem is to focus on better communication at discharge. "Good follow-up, better communication and improving the assessment for these types of barriers could help to reduce the risk for a patient being rehospitalized earlier."
While Matthews admitted that costs may be a factor in nonadherence, he said, it is a multifaceted problem.
"We have health literacy issues, provider-related issues and health system issues," he said. "There are multiple issues here, and while costs are definitely one of them, if you focus on just one of these issues, you will end up missing the boat."


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First-time buyers are fixing their mortgage for longer than they did a year ago, according to figures from Accord Mortgages.
We're making the following changes to our residential product range from 9am Friday 2 March
The experts at Accord have made eight predictions about what lies ahead for intermediaries and the mortgage market in 2018.
Brokers are helping more clients make their money work harder by fixing their mortgage over a longer term.
We're making significant changes to our residential product range.
Jeremy will join Accord on Monday, 19 March and will be responsible for driving forward the lender's position in the intermediary market.
Three new discounted Standard Variable Rate (SVR) mortgages available for borrowers looking for flexibility and competitive monthly repayments over a short period.
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We're making the following changes to our residential product range from 9am on Wednesday 20 December
Accord Mortgages has strengthened the support it provides brokers by further expanding both its sales and underwriting teams
Accord Mortgages has today (Monday, 27 November 2017) launched interest only repayment options to its residential mortgage range.
Accord Mortgages is celebrating its ninth award win of the year after receiving five further accolades for its improved service and market-leading mortgages.
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We're delighted to announce our lowest ever fixed rate deal will be available at 9am on Tuesday 19 September.
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Figures from Accord Mortgages reveal a spike in the number of remortgage applications.
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Potential reduction due to over £35 billion worth of mortgages due to mature in Autumn.
We'll pay the full amount of the standard valuation charge for all residential borrowers choosing a product with a free standard valuation.
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Since the start of 2017 on average 80% of its remortgage customers have opted for free legal assistance.
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Accord Mortgages has named Andrew Montlake, director at Coreco, the top Twitter influencer within the intermediary market.
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Accord Mortgages is continuing with its welcome box initiative following a positive reception from both brokers and their clients.
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Hello storm clouds!
It didn't take very long for the wind to start howling. Luckily the rain held off until right when I was walking across the barnyard with the grain. It would have sucked if I'd missed a good drenching!
Then the wind started. I sounded like there was a semi truck coming up the lane. I went around the side of the house to look, but nope. Just the crazy wind.
The temperature has been dropping since then, and it looks like we'll be having some really yucky weather for next week. Just in time for Tommy's farrier appointment.
It's been a slow couple of months. Too wet for Tommy to get much turn out, and definately too wet for any riding. I'm not complaining though, because I'd rather have 40s and rain than 20s and snow. I'd like to do one ride in the snow, then it can go straight back to being warm!
I had grand plans of doing a Christmas photo of the horses in their Santa hats. We did one test shoot just to see how that would work out. Nobody was thrilled, but Weapon was his normal photogenic self. I was going to crop out my hand and bit, but that just seems like too much work.
Tom was so far from thrilled it was funny.
Then he shook the hat off and stepped on it. That's what we think of Santa hats at our barn.


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A must for any vehicle
Reviewed by Jerome F (LOMA LINDA, CA) Reviewed for a 2004 Chevy Astro — Nov 27, 2013 4:28 PM
I have installed K &N air firlters in over 7 vehicles. And in every case i recieve better fuel economy and tighter thorttle responce. A must for everyone
Very Good Filter
Reviewed by William M (BRISTOL, WI) Reviewed for a 2008 Chrysler Sebring — Feb 20, 2013 3:55 PM
Just installed this on my astro van and I did notice the van ran smoother and with a bit more power. AutoAnything did a great job with the order, helping me set uo an account and very fast shipping. THANKs
I like K&N Air Filters
Reviewed by Marcin S (Wheeling, IL) Reviewed for a 2002 GMC Safari — Jan 01, 2013 8:34 AM
I like K&N Air Filters and I always buying for every car I have now and my past,much more better air flow,in some of the cars you can actually hear it.
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Reviewed by Carl S (Stevensville, MI) Reviewed for a 2002 Chevy Corvette — Apr 27, 2010 3:42 AM
I have 4 vehicles and all 4 now have K&N air filters. The first one converted is a 2002 Corvette. This performance of this car seemed to improve as evident by increased wheel spin during hard acceleration with automatic control disengaged. Was looking for better fuel economy in our 2007 Rendezvous, not sure if it helps since we have such varied travel demands on that vehicle, it's hard to compare apples to apples. Definitely can't hurt. Have just converted both my work vehicles, a 2004 Colorado and 2001 GMC Safari. Just seems like the right thing to do to improve fuel economy. Changing the filter in the Vette convinced me.......
Great Air Filter
Reviewed by Steve M (Niles, IL) Reviewed for a 2000 Chevy Astro — Feb 17, 2010 8:36 PM
This is a repeat purchase. After using this filter many years ago I decided I was a life long customer. It really makes a difference and is easy to maintain and clean. I highly recommend K&N filters.
use and know
Reviewed by Christina L (Lansing, MI) — May 11, 2008 8:58 AM
it is to soon to tell at this point i have only had the air filter installed a week. but time will tell I was keeping track of mileage before and will do so after and see if there is a difference.
Better than Fram " Air Hog"
good product, great service
Reviewed by Scott B (West Deptford, NJ) Reviewed for a 2002 Chevy Astro — Oct 12, 2007 4:49 PM
I ordered my K&N filter and was assisted by a friedly and knowlegable service rep. made the experience start off right. Shipping and service were first rate, and the filter is impressive.
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Some stuff.
First of all...i m a little annoyed because of my hair. its probably dying but what the heck cos i wan my plantinum.
it got bleached twice. Luci mixed wrongly, so the dye din get through and spoiled my hair instead =w=lll and my brother din put enough. gee. so i m going to redo it later...
I KNOW I KNOW. all of you are gonna tell me DONT DO IT, you will kill you hair blah blah blah blah.. no. i m not going to listen shit =.= i want my plantinum hair. I cant wait to get home and do it >w< /
and..honestly. i hate my class today =.= the facilitator is tryin to turn me into a vegan. fuck that. lol. i are meat eaterzzzz OMNOMNOMNOM 8D
oh. and on a side note. i still think that ugly people should jus burn themselves away if they cant even make an effort to look pretty. OR EVEN WORSE, those who use makeup to look ugly[not aplying to special effects makeup] jus die. you scar my eyes. *what a selfish post*
anyhow...there's this stupid woman who cant stop staring at me on the MRT...really annoys me. i dont know if she day dreamin or whut, but stop lookin in MY direction cos i m paranoid =.= honestly. den again. MUZ BE THE AH BENG GOLDEN BLOND COLOUR. shit. i really wanna go home and redo my hair NAO.


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I don't believe that 'rules are made to be broken.' However I do agree with Emerson that "a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds." (Notice the important word foolish; it often is left out.) Organizations, large and small, need rules to operate effectively. However, we all know of situations in which someone's insistence on following a rule rigidly stops us from doing something that needs to be done and that benefits the organization, the staff, and the purpose of the organization. Also situations change and almost always faster than rules do. So what's a leader to do to help staff members follow the rules and yet not practice that 'foolish' consistency?
It seems to me there are two elements necessary for anyone to find that balance – clarity and creativity. It's important to understand the underlying principle for the existence of the rules in the first place. That clarity will help us make better decisions as we try to apply the rule. For example, some outside organizations want to use university facilities for events. However, state universities have a number of rules for different circumstances that all have the same underlying principle - state property can't be used for personal gain. When you understand the principle, all of the arcane rules about external groups using campus facilities make a little more sense and can be applied more reasonably. It's also important to be clear about the purpose of the situation to which we are applying the rule. We might have one idea about the purpose and the person we're working with might have another idea which can lead to confusion as we try to apply the rules.
Once we have clarity of principle for the rules and purpose for the situation, then creativity comes into play. The rules might prohibit us from having this event on campus as it is currently designed, but perhaps if we found a way to redesign the event, it would fit within the rules. The clarity of principle and purpose allows us ways to find solutions to these kinds of problems.
The leader's tasks then become making sure organization members understand the underlying principles and creating an environment which supports creativity in applying the rules to varied situations. The environment also needs to be comfortable for individuals to make suggestions about redefining rules to meet those changing circumstances.
Working creatively within the rules really is possible for all of us when we are clear about the principles behind the rules and the purposes for the activities we want to do. Helping organizational members find this clarity and be creative is a critical leadership task. So, where have you creatively (and legitimately) found a way to do something when the rules were working against you?
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A mid summer nights dream study package
Understanding A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream is the most original and varied of Shakespeare's early comedies. In structure it is rather like a layered cake, each layer seemingly separate, but all contributing to the overall flavour.The subjects covered in the following pages include:
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The top layer: Oberon, Titania, and Puck The top human layer: Theseus and Hippolyta The middle layer: the lovers The Bottom layer: the "rude mechanicals" The play-within-the-play
I. Titania, Oberon and Puck
As supernatural beings, Oberon and Titania seem appropriately to be the top layer of the festival cake that is A MidsummerNight's Dream--but they spend most of their time wrangling in an alltoo-human way. They do seem, however, to have a profound influence over the human world, not only in the way that they intermingle with it through the magic juice, but in the way that their actions influence the very seasons of the year. Their argument, according to Titania, has frighteningly changed the world, in the way thatthe macrocosm of nature influences the human microcosm. Robin Goodfellow (Puck) Puck seems to have less power, and to be nothing more than a mischief-maker with a slightly bent sense of humour*. But this charming Shakespearean Puck, with broom*, hunting horn, and ears that look like the asses' ears he gave Bottom was actually more threatening as he was imagined by others in the period. RobinGoodfellow (Puck), as shown here with cloven hoof, prominent priapism, and a witches' coven, is not exactly the minor mischief-maker of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Folk festivals were frowned upon by the Church, as remnants of pagan ritual; thus Puck in this picture is given both positive and negative symbolism: fertility, and associations with witchcraft. It is a measure of Shakespeare's skill that...
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Dear World, we hope you have your pop-corn and tissue papers ready because 2015 is bringing you some amazing revelations from the Pakistani Film Industry. Here are 25 Lollywood movies coming out this year that we can't wait to watch!
1. Saya E Khuda-E-Zuljalal
Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal is an upcoming Pakistani action/history film directed by Umair Fazli & produced by Jehan Films and AR Productions. The cast includes Umair Sultan, Nayyer Ijaz, Arbaaz Khan, Moammar Rana, Noor Bukhari, Resham, Shafqat Cheema and Rambo. An earlier title was Mission Allah-u-Akbar.
It is a story of Pakistani heroes of the nation during the war of 1965, what Pakistan was supposed to be and what it is today. It also takes the audience through a period of history that has been forgotten. The film has been supported by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Air Force.
2. Manto
Main Manto is a much anticipated film based on the life of famous literary figure and short story writer Saadat Hassan Manto. The movie is directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat who is also playing the lead role of Manto, Saba Qamar, Mahira Khan and Danyal Adam Khan are the other cast members.
3. Bin roye
Bin Roye is an upcoming Pakistani romantic drama film directed by Haissam Hussain, produced by Momina Duraid, starring Mahira Khan ,Humayun Saeed, Armeena Rana Khan, Zeba Bakhtiar, Javed Sheikh and Hamza Ali Abbasi. The film is set to be released on July 18, 2015.
4. Jawani Phir Nahi Ani
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani is an upcoming Pakistani comedy film directed by Nadeem Baig and produced by Humayun Saeed under production banner Six Sigma Plus. The film stars Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahmed Butt, Vasay Chaudhry and Humayun himself in lead roles. It is set to be released on September 23, 2015.
5. Kambakht
Kambakht is an upcoming Pakistani action, comedy film directed by Hamza Ali Abbasi and produced by Eyad Ibrahim and Sharmeen Khan. The film stars Humayun Saeed, Shafqat Cheema, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui, Saba Qamar and Sohai Ali Abro.
6. Halla Gulla
Halla Gulla is an upcoming Pakistani romantic comedy film directed by Kamran Akbar Khan and produced by Hanif Mohammad. The film stars Javed Sheikh, Ismail Tara, Ghazala Javed, Asim Mehmood, Muneeb and Sidra Batool in lead roles.
7. Maalik
Maalik is an upcoming Pakistani political thriller film directed, produced and written by Ashir Azeem under the banner Media Hub. The film stars Farhan Ali Agha, Sajid Hassan and Hassan Niazi and Azeem himself in lead roles.
8. Mah e Meer
Mah-e-Meer is an upcoming Pakistani biographical film directed by Anjum Shahzad, produced by Khurram Rana, Sahir Rasheed, Badar Ikram and written by Sarmad Sehbai. The film is based on the life of a famous poet Mir Taqi Mir, role played by Fahad Mustafa. Film also stars Iman Ali, Alyy Khan, Sanam Saeed and Manzar Sehbai in lead roles.
9. 8969
8969 is an upcoming Pakistani directed by Azeem Sajjad in collaboration with AJ Productions, the film stars Saba Qamar, Hussain Tiwana, Sadaf Hamid, Azeem Sajjad and Anam Malik among others.
10. Gidh
Gidh is an upcoming Pakistani Action/Romance film, directed by Shamoon Abbasi. It is produced by JAR Production and Shaam Films. The film starring a huge star cast from Pakistan film Industry Shaan Shahid, Sara Loren, Ayesha Khan and Syed Jibran.
Abdullah is an upcoming Pakistani film it's based on the occurrences that developed in Quetta. Its directed and produced by Hashim Nadeem Khan. The film stars Sajid Hassan, Hamid Sheikh, Imran Abbas, Sadia Khan and others.
12. 3 Bahadur
3 Bahadur is an upcoming Pakistani 3D computer-animated adventure film directed by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and a joint production of SOC Films, ARY Films under the production banner Waadi Animations. The film will be released nationwide by ARY Films on May 22, 2015.
13. Paranormal Karachi Nights
Paranormal Karachi Nights is an upcoming Pakistani horror movie. It's produced by Ashir Azeem.
14. Swaaarangi
Swaarangi is an upcoming Lollywood film directed by Phida Hussain. The film is an international co-production between Australia and Pakistan, produced by Phida Hussain, Mazhar Abbas and Summer Nicks under the banner of Flipping Images Productions, Phida Hussain Productions and Xeitgeist Entertainment Group. The film stars Resham, Ayub Khosa, Naveed Akbar, Waseem Manzoor,Zulfiqar Gullshahi, Aftab Nisar, Hamza Mushtaq, Shahzaib Johar. The music of the film is composed by Sanwal Esakhelvi, Sami Khan and Waseem Manzoor.
15. Karachi Se Lahore
Karachi Se Lahore is a Romantic comedy film. It is directed and produced by Wajahat Rauf . The cast of the movie includes Javed Sheikh, Ayesha Omar, Rashid Naz, Shehzad Sheikh, Yasir Hussain, Eshita Syed, Ahmed Ali, Aashir Wajahat and Mantahaa Tareen Maqsood.
16. Wrong Number
Wrong Number is a upcoming Pakistani light hearted movie. Yasir Nawaz, Nida Yasir and Hassan Zia of YNH Films in collaboration with ARY Films have announced that the movie will hit cinemason Eid ul Fitr. The movie stars Javed Sheikh, Danish Taimoor, Sohai Ali Abro, Janita Asma, Danish Nawaz, Shafqat Cheema and Nadeem Jafri.
17. Ho Mann Jahan
Ho Mann Jahaan is a upcoming Pakistani movie about three university friends directed by Asim Raza. The film stars Mahira Khan, Adeel Hussain and Sheheryar Munawar in lead roles and include notable names like Arshad Mehmood, Bushra Ansari, Nimra Bucha, Sonya Jehan, Jamal Shah and Munawar Siddiqui.
18. Jalaibee
Jalaibee is a caper action thriller film directed and written by Yasir Jaswal and produced by Eman Syed. Jalaibee is a joint production of ARY Films & Redrum Films in association with Sermad Films and Jaswal Films. The film stars prominent TV actors Danish Taimoor and Ali Safina in lead roles along with Adnan Jaffar, Sajid Hasan, Uzair Jaswal (director's younger brother), Wiqar Ali Khan, Sabeeka Imam and Zhalay Sarhadi.
19. Good Morning Karachi
Good Morning Karachi is a 2013 Pakistani drama film directed by Sabiha Sumar and produced by Sachithanandam Sathananthan under the banner Vidhi Films. The film is based on the novel Rafina by the acclaimed Pakistani writer Shandana Minhas. It is the story of a young girl, Rafina, (Amna Ilyas) who chases her dream to become a renowned model. The film premiered on November 9, 2013 at the South Asian International Film Festival, and was released nationwide in Pakistan on New Year's Day 2015 by A-Plus Films.
20. Yalghaar
Yalghaar is an upcoming Pakistani war epic film by Hassan Waqas Rana. The film is produced by MindWorks Media and is based on the true story of Pakistan Army's Swat Operation
The film explores what happens in the lives of those involved, including the militants and how all of them are affected at a personal level because of the ongoing operation. It stars Shaan Shahid in the lead role, along with Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Ayesha Omer and Sana Bucha. It is the most expensive Pakistani movie to date. Apart from budget and extensive cast, the film features 150 written characters.
On December 19, 2014 Hassan Waqas Rana revealed that this film is a tribute to slain children of the 2014 Peshawar school attack.
21. Khwaab Aik Haqeeqat
Khwaab Aik Haqeeqat is a upcoming Pakistani thriller horror movie. It is directed by directed by Shahid Nizami and Produced by Noman Baqi saddique. It is a Film by Filmic Excellence in association with Kik Images Productions. It stars Maira Khan, Aamir Qureshi and Khalid Nizami and others.
22. Dekh Magar Pyar Se
Dekh Magar Pyar Se is a upcoming Pakistani romantic comedy film set to release in summer 2015. It is directed by Asad-ul-Haq and produced by Ali Murtaza under the production banner Shiny Toy Guns. In this Movie Sikander Rizvi, grandson of the legendary singing sensation Madam Noor Jehanwill make his film debut with gorgeous model and actor Humaima Malick.
23. Meri Jaan
Famous lollywood actor Babar Ali Return in the Film industry with his upcoming movie Meri Jan. Its a musical love story directed by Majid Khan and produced by Huma Sheikh.
24. Maya
Maya is a upcoming Pakistani horror movie. Directed by Jawad Bashir. Its star cast include Hina Jawad, Ahmed Abdul Rehman, Anam Malik, Sheikh Mohammad Ahmed, Zain Afzal, Rasheed Al, Ali Aftab and Jawad Bashir as guests appearance.
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China and Japan plan direct currency exchange agreement
China and Japan have unveiled plans to promote direct exchange of their currencies in a bid to cut costs for companies and boost bilateral trade.
The deal will allow firms to convert the Chinese and Japanese currencies directly into each other.
Currently businesses in both countries need to buy US dollars before converting them into the desired currency, adding extra costs.
It is the latest step by China as it seeks a more global role for the yuan.
"Given the huge size of the trade volume between Asia's two biggest economies, this agreement is much more significant than any other pacts China has signed with other nations," Ren Xianfang of IHS Global Insight was quoted as saying by the Bloomberg news agency.
China is Japan's biggest trading partner. According to the Japan External Trade Organization, trade between the two countries stood at 26.5tn yen ($339bn; £218bn) in 2010.
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The plans were announced during a visit to China by Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and after a meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.
The two leaders also agreed to allow the Japan Bank for International Cooperation to issue yuan-denominated bonds in China, the first time a foreign government body has been allowed to do so.
At the same time, Japan said it was also looking to buy Chinese government bonds, a move that analysts believe may prove to be mutually beneficial to both nations.
"By adopting Chinese bonds as a part of official foreign exchange reserves, Japan is labelling Chinese bonds as an investable asset," according to Takuji Okubo of Societe Generale Tokyo.
"This should encourage Japanese private investment into Chinese bonds, as well as into other Asian emerging currencies. Such development in turn should help develop offshore currency trading in Japan," he added.
As for China, Mr Okubo explained that the move will help China further open up its financial markets.
The deal "is a manifest of a higher level of commitment from China to the open-up reform, which would add credibility to the ongoing offshore yuan experiment", he said.
Tripartite agreement?
Along with promoting bilateral business ties, China and Japan said they had also made progress on a free trade agreement between China, Japan and South Korea.
The proposed agreement is expected to boost trade between the three nations.
"On a free-trade agreement among Japan, China and South Korea, we've made a substantial progress for an early start of negotiations," Mr Noda said.
China has been pushing for the three parties to speed up talks and proceedings on the deal, especially after Japan showed a keen interest to participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP).
The TPP, a trade pact led by the US, includes Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
It is aimed at eliminating tariffs and other barriers to goods and services trade and investment among the member countries to boost growth. Source link
Slowly a crash is coming to America; the countries are the easts are slowly cutting out the America dollar. Knowing the Government of America is unable to pay back the debt, they are turning away from America trading among them. The powerful in Washington are off shoring their wealth and protecting their wealth from American laws they have a future in the new world.
These empty promises in Washington are only distractions, and feeding the nation false hope they hope to keep the nation in the dark until the final stage of their plans. They will disarm the nation changing the law to protect themselves against uprisings they will bring the nation under their control and power.
Revelation 13:2-5 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with him? And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
After the collapse of the American economy new laws will be put in place destroying the constitution of America, there will be an upraise as we saw in Greece but due to the disarmament of its citizens the revolt will be put down by the new governments of the world. What are we, salves in teh world of those who plan to live off our strength?
Revelation 13:7-9 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. If any man have an ear, let him hear.
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Sunday, September 2, 2007
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUSELF. Understanding the Social Self: A Personal Analysis
According to Vaughan & Hogg (2005) a person's identity can be divided into 2 components, personal identity and the social identity. I believe that personal and social identity interacts and do not act separately from each other. George Herbert Mead in 1969, proposed the theory of symbolic interactionism. His theory suggests that individuals create meaning through the interaction of their perception and the environment. Therefore, theory gives individuals cognitive understanding about who they are, which is then expressed in their behaviours and emotions. (Hewitt, 1997).
This essay will discuss some of the psycho-social variables that contribute to my social identity. I also address how social variables influence some constructs of personal identity. These concepts have been summarised on a concept map. From exploring McClelland's theory of needs I will also provide some underlying needs, that might explain social behaviour. This is done on the basis of how I have created meaning from myself, the environment and their interaction.
Social Roles
Within life we give ourselves a number of titles which are also known as social roles. A Social role according to James, Witte & Galbraith (2006) is an expectation of a behaviour, attitude or function in which a position in society holds. James, Witte & Galbraith (2006) have highlighted a number of common roles played by adults. I play a number of these social roles and they contribute to my social identity. Within my family environment some of my roles include sister, daughter, cousin and niece. Within the community, my social roles are diverse and include citizen, church member, friend, neighbour, and student.
Most of these roles remain constant throughout my life; however roles can change daily or over time. I also have roles which I anticipate I will play in the future. Some of which are already in progress, as I am engaged, and I will be getting married and taking on the role as wife. After I graduate, I hope that my degree will assist me in becoming the role of a counsellor or psychologist. These social roles are important as they put in place scripts about how to behave in certain situations.
Social Categorisation
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The most obvious example of this is being female. From this personal attribute I clearly distinguish myself from being male. I have various other social groups in my life that contribute to my social identity, such as my race. My mother is Tongan and my father is Australian. Therefore, I am connected in various ways to the Tongan community and the Australian community. However, living in Australia I tend to identify myself more with Australians. This observation supports Kashima, Foddy & Platow's (2002) claim that social categorisation differs depending on context. Again, a clear distinction has been made between me (who I am) and any other race that is not either Tongan or Australian (not me).
My values and beliefs are another area of my life where social categorisation is evident. Being a Christian I have similar morals and values to many other Christians. By placing myself in the Christian category, produces the statement that I am Christian and I am not Atheist or Agnostic. My family has also instilled in me certain values and priorities which connects to or disconnects from a vast number of groups. Categorisations determine who I am, and who I am not in society. Impacting on my cognition's and can be seen in action via my social roles and self presentation.
Social catagorisation may occur for a number of reasons. Baumiester & Bushman (2008) claim that people use the stereotyping heuristic (another form of social catergorisation). This heuristic is used create mental shortcuts to simplify the world. McClelland's theory of needs also bring to light the need for another possible reason for social catagorisation. McClelland's theory suggests that humans have a need for affiliation. Social catergorisation may be a way to improve and create a sense of affiliation.
Social Comparison
The self comparison theory that was proposed by Festinger in 1954, suggests that we compare our abilities and opinions with others (Chien- Huang & Chia-Ching, 2007). Vaughan & Hogg (2005) go as far as stating that our cognitions, emotions and behaviours are formulated around the behaviours, emotions and cognitions of other people. This concept is personally confronting but at the same time very real. Social comparison can be made in order to validate oneself and are more likely to occur when insecurity is present (Chien- Huang & Chia-Ching, 2007). Social comparison can be used to enhance, validate, improve or destruct one's social identity, depending on the direction of the comparison (Chien- Huang & Chia-Ching, 2007).
On a personal level, social comparisons have an impact on my social identity. I often associate and make comparison with those who are like me. These similarities are mainly found in those who have the same interests and those who are of the same background (i.e. Tongan and Australian). I would describe myself as generally optimistic, happy, caring, honest, open, humorous and passionate. These descriptions are based on my comparison of myself to people who I interact with regularly. When comparing myself with someone like Mother Teresa, I wouldn't consider myself as caring as initially described.
The same goes for my social class, I consider myself to be middle class. This concept of myself would change depending on context and geographical location. Yet in the context of my current situation, I consider myself to be similar to those around me. According to Zuckerman & O'Loughlin (2006), we are more likely to associate with people who enhance our self-esteem. This leads to better mental health. This research, although confronting can pose questions about the people we associate with and why we associate with them. This evidence could support McClelland's theory of needs regarding power (Deckers, 2005).
Other comparisons manifest themselves in physical attractiveness. Being a female in today's society it is hard to avoid physical comparisons. Western culture focuses on stereotypical form of attractiveness. I use upward social comparisons against 'ideal' images. Jones & Buckingham (2005) conducted a study which suggests that women with high and low self esteem are both sensitive to comparison of attractiveness. However, the direction of social comparison differs. Jones & Buckingham's (2005) finding suggest that the direction of my social comparison is due to low trait self esteem.
Self Presentation
Social comparisons can give positions or places in society and contribute to the types of groups we which associate. The labels I give myself as a result of these positive or negative comparisons are instilled in my cognitions. Self presentation, allows me to either hide or promote these characteristics from society. Fiske (2004) claims that we present ourselves differently depending on how we want others to perceive us. Fiske (2004) defines 5 common forms of self presentations which include integration, self promotion, intimidation, exemplification and supplication.
Self presentation for me assists in gaining approval about my social self from peers, friends, family and other social groups. Through using the looking glass self, I imagine how others view me. When I first meet someone I am generally quiet and reserved. My looking glass self tells me that if I'm loud and rude at first, the other person might think I'm terrible company. After becoming acquainted I tend to open up more and become more active in the social situation. This is an example of my most predominant self presentation technique, integration (Fiske, 2004). This may also suggest a high need for affiliation according to McClelland's theory of needs (Deckers, 2005).
Finally my cultural background also has influence on my social identity. In contrast with Australia, an individualistic culture (Malim, 1997), Tonga has a collectivist culture (Malim, 1997). Living in Australia, the western culture has dominated my social interactions in the community. My Tongan heritage, on the other hand, has more of an influence on my family interactions. I believe it is from my Tongan background that I have developed an interdependent self. Myers (2008) suggests that interdependent people define themselves by their social connections.
The interactions of these psycho-social variables all influence my social self and self concept. This essay only covered a brief description of myself. However, from the theory, it is evident that I have an influence on society just as much as society has an influence me. The symbolic interactionism theory gives an understanding of how these variables, my perception of the world and the environment, interact to create my self concept.
Appendix A: Social-psycho Variables that Contribute to the Creation of My Social Self
Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Social Presentation
Appendix D: Symbolic Interactionism
Appendix E: Motives and Directions of Social Comparison
Appendix F: Reasons for Social Comparisons
Appendix G: Social Roles
Appendix H: Self Evaluation
References- includes glossary references
Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2008). Social Psychology and Human
Nature (1st ed.) Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth
Carr, S. C. (2003). Social Psychology. Context, Communication and Culture.Milton: John Wiley
Chien-Huang, L. & Chia- Ching, T. (2007). Comparison conditions, comparison patterns and models of comparative behaviour. Social Behaviour and Personality, 35(6), 761-776
Deckers, L. (2005). Motivation: Biological, psychological and environmental. (2nd ed.). New York: Allyn & Bacon.
Fiske, S. T. (2004). The self: Social to the core. In S. T. Fiske (2004). Social beings: A core motives approach to social psychology. (Ch 5, pp. 169 - 214). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley
Goa, C. D. (2007). Social identity theory and the reduction of inequality: can cross cutting categorization reduce inequality in mixed race groups? Social Behaviour and Personality, 35(4), 537-550
Hewitt, J.P. (1997). Self and Society a Symbolic Interactionism Social Psychology. (7th ed.), London: Allyn and Bacon.
James, W. B., Witte, J.E., & Galbraith, M. W. (2006). Havighurst's social roles revisited. Journal of Adult Development, 13(1). 52-60.
Jones, A. M. & Buckingham, J. T. (2005). Self-esteem as a moderator of the effect of social comparisons on women's body image. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 24(8), 1164-1187.
Kashima, Y., Foddy, M. & Platow, M. J. (2002), Self and Identity. Personal, Social and Symbolic. New Jersey: Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
Malim, T. (1997). Social Psychology. (2nd Ed). Wiltshire. Macmillan press Ltd
Myers, D. G. (2008). Social Psychology. (9th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill
Rogers, P. & Lea, M. Social presence in distributed group environments: the role of social identity. Behaviour & Information Technology, 24(2). 151-158
Vaughan, G.M. & Hogg, M. A. (2005). Introduction into Social Psychology. (4th ed.) Harlow: Pearson Education
Zuckerman, M. & O'Loughlin, R. E. (2006). Self-enhancement by social comparison: a prospective analysis. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 32, 751-760
Appendix A: Psycho-social Variables that Contribute to the Creation of My Social Self
Appendix B: Glossary
Collectivist Culture- The extent to which an individual or group are orientated towards the group (Carr, 2003.). Priorities are given to the groups goals (Myers, 2008)
Individualistic Culture- The extent to which an individual or group are orientated towards themselves (Carr, 2003). Priorities are given to the individuals goals over the group's goals (Myers, 2008).
Interdependent Self- Constructing one's identity in relations to others (Myers, 2008).
Personal Identity-definition of self in terms of traits, idiosyncrasies and personal relationships (Vaughan & Hogg, 2005).
Looking glass self- The tendency to look at oneself, by imagining how another person perceives you. (Baumeister & Bushman, 2008)
McClelland's Theory of Needs- Humans are motivated by three categorises of needs
affiliation, achievement and authority (Deckers, 2005) - Previous blog posting titled "McClelland's Theory of Needs" gives further explanation of McClellands Theory of needs.
Social Categorisation/ Groups- The tendency to divide the social world into separate categorises. Therefore creating the 'us' group and 'them' group (Baron & Byrne, 2004).
Social Comparison-comparing own abilities and opinions to with others (Myers, 2008).
Self Concepts-Information the self including, self awareness, self esteem and self deception. From these components self beliefs are constructed about oneself (Baron & Byrne, 2004; Malim, 1997).
Self Esteem-how favourably one views themself (Baumeiter & Bushman, 2008)
Self presentation- Self presentation is the desired personal representation expressed to society through behaviour (Fiske, 2004).
Social Identity-A personal definition of who you are. This can include personal attributes and shared attributes with others (Baron & Byrne, 2004).
Social Roles-Different roles played by individuals within society. Social roles change depending on context. They also create scripts about how to behaviour in social situations (Myer, 2008; Baumeister & Bushman, 2008; Baron & Byrne, 2004)
Upward Social Comparison- Veiwing oneself below that of another person (Baumeiter & Bushman, 2008)
Appendix C: Social Presentation
Exemplification- to be seen as worthy and moral (can be seen in parents and religious leaders). (Fiske, 2004)
Integration-to be liked. Can avoid conflict, and conform to opinions. (Fiske, 2004)
Intimidation-to be feared (can be seen by people in authority such as parents. Can use vocal or physical gestures to instill fear or create high standards and goals. Furthermore, can use fear to control others. (Fiske, 2004)
Self promotion- to be seen as competent (often seen in a job interview) rather than be liked. Often self promoters seek out expressions of respect and awe. (Fiske, 2004)
Supplication-to be seen as helpless. Attract attention, and seeks assistance from those around them in a variety of areas. (Fiske, 2004)
Taken From
Fiske, S. T. (2004). The self: Social to the core. In S. T. Fiske (2004). Social beings: A core motives approach to social psychology. (Ch 5, pp. 169 - 214). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley
Appendix D: Symbolic Interactionism
Symbolic interactionism is a theory which is based on how humans define the interaction between their:
- identities
- expereiences
- behaviours
- realities and
- social interactions
Humans create self idenitity based on their interactions and experiances with others. (Armstrong, 2007).
Armstrong (2007) claims the three basic principles of symbolic interactionism are:
"a) Humans act toward thing/experiences on the basis of the meaning those things/experience have for them.
b) The source of the meanings for thing/experiences are derived from or arises out of soial interaction with others and
c) The meanins of things/experiences are handled in an modified through an interpretive process used by the individual in dealing with the things he/she encounters." (Armstrong, 2007).
Taken from
Armstrong, K. L. (2007). Self, situations, and sport consumption: An exploratory study of symbolic interactionism. Journal of Sport and Behavior, 30(2), 111-129
Appendix E: Motives and Direction of Social Comparison
Chien- Huang & Chia-Ching, (2007) also hypothesised and confirmed the following motives and directions for social comparision
- People will make lateral comparisons for self-evaluation.
- People will make lateral comparisons for common bond.
- People will make upward comparisons for self-destruction.
- People will make upward comparisons for self-improvement.
- People will make downward comparisons for self-enhancement.
- People will make downward comparisons for altruistic reasons.
Taken from-
Chien-Huang, L. & Chia- Ching, T. (2007). Comparison conditions, comparison patterns and models of comparative behaviour. Social Behaviour and Personality, 35(6), 761-776
Appendix F: Reasons for Social Comparisons
1: Conditions of ability
2: Uncertainty
3: Frustration
4: Self-relevant domains
Taken from
Chien-Huang, L. & Chia- Ching, T. (2007). Comparison conditions, comparison patterns and models of comparative behaviour. Social Behaviour and Personality, 35(6), 761-776
Appendix G: Social Roles
• Friend is the interaction with both females and males
with whom one has chosen to spend time and develop a
• Spouse/Partner includes activities associated with one's
marriage or intimate relationship involving both couple
and individual identity.
• Kin/Relative role encompasses the relationships and
activities with all relatives other than parents, children,
and spouses.
• Learner role activities relate to the acquisition of knowledge
and the development of learning skills.
• Daughter/Son is one's adult relationship and activities
with parents/stepparents or with the spouse's parents/
• Parent includes the relationship and activities relating to
being a father, mother, or stepparent.
• Citizen involves community/civic, environmental, political,
patriotic, or volunteer activities related to neighborhood,
town, state, national, or international social issues/concerns.
• Home/Services Manager role includes activities involved
in acquiring a place to live, managing ordinary household
tasks, handling financial aspects of living, and performing
as a consumer of various services.
• Worker includes activities related to the job for which
one receives pay or still performs although retired.
• Leisure Time Consumer includes the activities undertaken
for recreation or diversion during one's discretionary
• Religious Affiliate pertains to participating in religious
activities related to one's beliefs in a spiritual being(s).
• Grandparent role consists of the relationships and activities
related to being a grandparent.
• Association/Club Member includes participation and
activities in organized groups, involving social, civic, fraternal,
athletic, patriotic, and/or auxiliary groups.
Taken From-
James, W. B., Witte, J.E., & Galbraith, M. W. (2006). Havighurst's social roles revisited. Journal of Adult Development, 13(1).52-60.
Appendix H: Self Evaluation
Research- I felt the research I have done was quite extensive. With the use of journal articles, books and websites I was able to build my understanding. However, theoretical aspects were focused on more by me. Although I found a variety of interesting research relating to the self I did not use them in my essay. This could have been useful in expanding on some of my theoretical concepts.
Written Expression-
Flesch Reading Ease- 38.1
Flesch Kincaid Grade Level- 11.8
Word Count- 1,496
Both my reading ease and grade level could have been improved with shorter sentences and the use of less complex words.
My APA style could be improved within my appendices. I felt I used consistent APA referencing style through the text. I struggle with written expression; however, I tried to keep the paragraphs as short and succinct as possible. My use of headings created flow and structure to a topic which had a variety of fuzzy overlapping concepts. My concept map was not APA format, however, the colours created and indication of the differing levels of concepts.I also don't know if my glossary in the appendices was useful or just confusing (I ended up only placing links on the word only when first mentioned, to reduce confusion with links that lead to other areas).
Online Engagement- I created my blog later in the term, however, once online I made attempts to interact and create blogs regularly. I feel my online engagement with students could be improved by making more meaningful contributions to others blogs. Comments on other peoples blogs can be found on the following links. I enjoyed collaborating and networking with other students.
Jess' Blog 2
Beck's Blog
Karen's blog
Christina's Blog
Jess's Blog
Jules' Blog
My blog
Zoe's Blog
Rachels Blog
Zoe's Blog 2
My Personal blog entries can be found on these links
Life. be in it!
Getting down to the nitty gritty
Please don't ask me how ideas for my blog ended up...
it's a hard life :o)
Funny little cartoon, made me smile.
McClellands Theory of Needs
Guilty of Ignorance-
Some thoughts on Prejudice
Is anyone innocent?
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The streets aren't quite paved with gold in Kanazawa but if someone wanted to take the saying literally and actually make a golden street, Kanazawa would be a likely location.
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Ninety-nine percent of Japan's gold leaf is made in Kanazawa.
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How thin exactly? I didn't have a ruler with me on my visit but I'm told it measures one 10,000th of a millimetre!
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