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Although Penang in Malaysia is internationally renown for a thriving culinary scene, the food in Kuala Lumpur can certainly hold its own. The sheer quantity of interesting dining choices in Kuala Lumpur is overwhelming at times, but then again, that's a good problem to have!
- Use this Kuala Lumpur travel guide and make sure that you arrive hungry.
Kopitiams and Mamak Stalls
No culinary exploration of Kuala Lumpur is complete without visiting at least one -- or more -- of the many open-air Mamak eateries. Found on nearly every corner, and open until late hours, Indian Muslim 'Mamak' stalls and kopitiams (cafes) are an integral part of the culture. People from all nationalities gather to eat, snack on roti bread, drink specialty drinks, and watch sports or gossip.
Mamak restaurants are usually simple establishments and offer up cheap, no-frills fare. You can often order from a menu or simply point and choose from a multitude of dishes – all halal – that are already prepared and on display. Your bill will be calculated at the table later based on what you ate and drank.
The local beverage of choice -- non-alcoholic, of course -- is known as teh tarik, a tea-and-milk drink that is poured skillfully between two glasses until a foamy texture is achieved.
Padang Eateries
Popular throughout Indonesia and Malaysia, you'll find many Padang-style restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. Food is usually cooked once per day, then served throughout the day at room temperature. Customers start with a heaping plate of rice, then customize their meals with meat, vegetables, and curries by pointing. As with Mamak restaurants, you're charged for what you take; prices aren't on display and printed menus are rare.
Although prices are often calculated at the whim of the proprietor, Padang restaurants are an easy, cheap way to fill up on local food.
Jalan Alor
Jalan Alor, adjacent to Bukit Bintang, is possibly the epicenter of Kuala Lumpur's street-food scene, at least the tourist one. Frenetic and pushy, you'll get menus thrust in your face for everything from seafood to Chinese delicacies as you try to choose from the numerous stalls. You'll even find food from the Philippines on offer.
Jalan Alor is pedestrianized, so it's a great place to sit, nibble, drink, and watch other travelers get hassled into trying something from the menus.
- See some useful expressions in Malay for food terms that will come in handy.
The Chinatown area is a great alternative for food in Kuala Lumpur away from the busy scene around Bukit Bintang. Along with plenty of hotpot eateries and family-style Chinese restaurants with overly attentive staff, you'll find street stalls selling sizzling claypot noodles and other delicious Malaysian noodle dishes.
The Madras Lane Hawker Centre is slightly hidden in Chinatown but well worth finding to try local renditions of laksa noodles.
Petaling Street, although often shoulder-to-shoulder busy with people perusing fake goods, is an exciting place to sit with a cold beer and watch the throng push through.
- See some transportation options for getting between neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur.
Little India
It's no surprise that Kuala Lumpur's neighborhood of Little India harbors delicious places to eat; even the air often smells of spice and curry! Indian restaurants serve up the familiar dishes popular with Westerners, along with lots of tasty Malaysian Indian specialties. Alternatively, you can expand your South Asian culinary repertoire by trying one of the Nepali or Bangladeshi restaurants in the area. Even Tibetan food is on offer.
For a new experience, try one of the banana-leaf restaurants where rice and ghee-based sauces are scooped onto banana leaves at your table. Don't worry, the messy leaves are thrown away after you eat!
The Bukit Bintang Area
Along with plenty of ethnic restaurants squeezed along the busy Bukit Bintang strip, you'll find fine dining choices, the usual fast-food suspects, and even a scattering of big Western chains such as Outback Steakhouse. But why fly all the way to Kuala Lumpur for food you can have just as easily at home?
If you're lost in the labyrinth of shopping malls in the area and don't want to make your way to Jalan Alor, you can grab some decent food in one of the many mall food courts -- usually found on the basement levels. Offerings from Korean food and Japanese sushi to authentic Chinese cuisine can be enjoyed in a cafeteria-like setting. The food courts in Sungei Wang Plaza and the Pavilion KL are especially popular.


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Brooks Ayers' tangled web of lies is unraveling faster than he can keep up with it, after a hospital representative disproved one of his biggest pieces of proof that he has cancer.
Ayers has been accused by pretty much the entire cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County of faking his cancer for attention and air time, and one of the ways he tried to defend himself was by producing an itemized bill of his chemotherapy treatments at City of Hope medical center as proof of his illness.
More: Meghan King Edmonds calls Brooks Ayers a "con artist" over cancer claims
Only problem is that City of Hope says he has never been treated for cancer there.
During the E! interview, Ayers produced documents for "David B. Ayers" — his legal name — with the City of Hope logo with line-item billing entries totaling $33,000.
"These are the three bills that reference the days I got my treatment," he claimed. "I'm not going to say I'm in remission. That's not going to be the case until my numbers have normalized and that's the word that was used to me.
"I have more tests coming up in two months. I go back every 90 days. I don't get a scan every 90 days but I get blood work done every 90 days."
More: Brooks Ayers drops bombshell about cancer diagnosis (VIDEO)
But a hospital rep told E! News that they have never treated anyone by that name at any of their facilities, and an investigation by the new source showed inconsistencies in the logo on Ayers' so-called bill versus the facility's actual logo, suggesting it was a forgery.
Ayers' document also had the address spelled differently than official hospital documents, used the phrase "invoice #" instead of "medical record number" and while he claimed he printed it out via the patient portal, the hospital rep said invoices are not available online.
So what's really going on here? It's pretty obvious.
More: 7 Brooks Ayers accusations that are beyond disgusting
Ayers has not yet commented on this new revelation.

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This Roth novel follows Coleman Silk, the dean of a New England university. As a light-skinned black man he has not revealed his African-American background to his family or his work place. This comes back to haunt him when he is accused of racism by 2 black students.
Silk's love interest in the book is Faunia Farley, a woman he believes is illiterate and who works at a dairy farm, milking the cows. I chose to create the picture of the milk bottle Silk picks up from the farm weekly (to get close to Faunia) for the cover, because it gave me a not too literal opportunity to illustrate the black/white theme in the story, but also because the image somehow associates with the title on an unconscious level.
However, the editor of the book chose the second cover with the picture of the crows. This photo (which I took on a trip to Japan) refers to a crow, Prince, which Faunia kept as a pet. She was fascinated with his blackness and his ostracization from his peers.
This cover was created for the Danish imprint Gyldendal.


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Monday, November 17, 2008
Building static libraries with the iPhone SDK
I do not have access to my client's Apple developer account, so I needed a way to supply the client with an Xcode project that includes a skeleton of source code along with a binary library that includes all the custom radio player functionality I have developed. This will allow the client to build the iPhone app and submit it via their account without giving the client access to my source code. Normally, one would probably create a custom framework to wrap up the custom radio player code, but in the case of the iPhone, this is not an option. Apple forbids the use of external frameworks or dynamic library linking in an iPhone app. Instead, I needed to create a static library containing my radio player code.
Fortunately, creating a static library for the iPhone turned out to be a fairly simple, but not at all well documented, process. If you already have an Xcode project, you can easily turn any portion of the source code into a static library. Here's how.
1) In your Xcode project, locate the "Targets" section under the "Groups & Files" sidebar. Right click on "Targets" and choose to add a new target:
Then, in the following dialog box that appears, choose a Cocoa Touch "Static Library" target:
Name the library whatever you'd like. In this example, I named the library "TestStaticLib."
2) Now, assign source code files to your static library. You can simply drag existing files from your project list. Note: don't add the .h files.
3) Then, remove those same source code files from your app target:
4) Add the new static library to your target app via the "General" settings for the target:
5) Edit your target app's linking settings to add "-ObjC" to the "Other Linker Flags". This is only required if your static library defines Objective-C classes that your app is going to reference:
6) Build your new static library for all the SDK targets (such as simulator, iPhone Device, etc.).
7) Build your app. It should now be referencing the static library rather than compiling from the original source code.
If you need to then distribute the app to a client, you can simply remove the source code for the static library and the client will still be able to build the app without having access to the original source code.
This technique might also be useful if you have some shared code you'll use in multiple applications, but don't want to recompile the shared code each time you make a new app that references it. Simply copy the shared library binary images to a specific location in your development environment and then have all your apps link with that code.
33 comments:
- Biappi said...
Just one deployment tip
I've found that creating an Universal Binary gluing togheter the device and the simulator buids "Just Works"
It's considerably better to have only one .a than one for each architecture
- November 28, 2008 at 2:21 AM
- d235j said...
Not really; only the developer will be testing the app in the simulator, so this will just result in extra cruft for the end user.
- December 16, 2008 at 6:15 PM
- Phil said...
I don't think there will be extra cruft. If you make a "fat" library (with device and simulator), the linker will only link in the relevant portion of the library. This is different from dynamic linking.
- January 20, 2009 at 4:29 PM
- costan+aw said...
If you're using static libraries to share code between iPhone projects, you can use a tool I wrote that takes the content of one project, and merges it with another project.
The tool is on GitHub, with complete instructions for using and extending it - http://github.com/costan/zerg_xcode
With my tool, you would wrap the library in an Xcode project, with all the files tucked away nicely under one folder and one group. Then the consumers would download the project somewhere, then "zerg-xcode import" from the project directory. The targets and files would be inserted in the consumer's project, and the files would be copied on disk as well.
Most importantly, this also works for updates, even if files are added / removed.
- February 28, 2009 at 1:42 AM
Thank you so much for the information!
I started with your post, and tried to automate it as much as possible. This is what I came up with: iPhone Development and Code Sharing
I would be grateful for any feedback from you and your readers.
- March 2, 2009 at 10:03 PM
- Felix said...
Awesome! You saved me quite a bit of time in trying to figure this out by myself. Thank you.
- March 18, 2009 at 4:32 PM
- Clint said...
Great post. I realize that in this case the source code can't be shared, but if other folks come across this tutorial and are thinking about sharing static libraries, along with the Xcode project and source code, they might want to consider using a cross-project reference. This allows you to avoid pre-building each static library for multiple runtime environments (and is perhaps more flexible than the "fat" Universal Binary option). I actually wrote up a tutorial on this at http://www.clintharris.net/2009/iphone-app-shared-libraries in case it's helpful to anyone else.
- March 30, 2009 at 4:31 PM
- Phong said...
Great, let's try this
- April 11, 2009 at 3:52 PM
- Nic said...
This doesn't solve the problem of having a company wide library that you would like to update on the fly.
Isn't there a way I can just add the header files to my search path and add the lib to the linker phase?
I've tried doing this but the only way to get it to work is what you have listed here ='(
- July 26, 2009 at 8:07 PM
- Phil said...
Look into Xcode / Preferences / Source Trees. You can store your private library / sources in a separate repository and separate folder, and Xcode can find them using the Source Trees settings. It can be updated independently.
You can also look into svn:externals if you are using subversion, for instance.
- July 26, 2009 at 9:05 PM
- sri lanka proposals said...
thank you! That looks like a great resource
- August 11, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Thanks for your post, I am trying myself to have some code from my iphone app to use in other apps with similar functionality, so from what I understand, static libs are the way to go (due to frameworks restrictions for AppStore apps).
I have followed carefully the steps you describe, however I for some reason get stuck in step 6 (Build static lib for all SDK targets). When I build the static lib target (right-click target, select "Build lib") I get 99 build errors, basically of the type:
error: syntax error before 'UIButton'/'UIView'/etc
fatal error: method definition not in @implementation context
Then on the errors window, I click on the .m file line, and the errors seem to origin in some .h files in the .m file imports.
At first I thought it had to do with some missing frameworks in the lib target, so I added the same fw's I had in the app target (UIKit, Foundation, etc) but that did not work.
I assume there is some linking missing that should be included. May you have any clue on what could be missing? I also see there is a Copy Headers directory in the lib target. Should I add the headers there too?
I would appreciate any help. Please let me know in case you need further information.
Thank you advance!
- August 31, 2009 at 6:08 PM
I finally got build the static lib target. A bit of background:
The static lib I am trying to build in general consists of some view controller classes (UIViewController extending classes) and delegate classes (NSObject classes) which I plan to use as base classes on other projects. I use the delegate classes to hold some functionality outside of the view controllers, and in some cases I want some UI elements to be updated from these delegates, so they hold references to UIButton, UIView, etc.
Originally the delegates contained only a (Foundation/Foundation.h) import, and that was sufficient for a successful build of the project's target. However, when I added them to the static lib target and tried to build, it sent the "error: syntax error before 'UIButton'" type of errors and the build failed, again, only on the delegates.
The solution was to add the (UIKit/UIKit.h) import to the delegates and the UI* types were recognized so the build finally completed.
I still wonder why this was not needed on the project build. (it might be something simple. I am just beginning with ObjC and XCode - Please let know in case you know the answer!)
Again, thanks for the post.
- September 1, 2009 at 2:03 PM
- andyeb said...
For anyone else having problems using categories from statically linked libraries, you need to add -all_load to "Other Linker Flags", in addition to -ObjC.
- October 11, 2009 at 11:34 PM
- mad-boy said...
I can't get this to work with simulator and device. I compile 2 libraries, one for device and one for simulator. I add them both, but Xcode doesn't seem to know, which one to use! If I compile first for simulator it only runs on simulator and if I compile first for device it only runs on the device! Any suggestions here?
- March 21, 2010 at 4:25 AM
- Anonymous said...
An answer and a question...
To get the library so it can work on both simulator and device, you must find the build setting for "Architectures" and add to it two rows, one for "Any iPhone OS Simulator" and one for "Any iPhone OS Device". I don't know how to create the rows from scratch but you can drag-n-drop existing rows in from your main app which usually already has these two rows defined. After that, your library build will work on device+simulator for one but not both of the configurations: debug or release.
Which brings me to my question:
Whether I define this build setting for "All configurations", I cannot get a single "Obese binary" which contains all 4 libraries: simulator+device*debug+release. Making two libraries (one for debug, one for release) results in some kind of collision in xcode where neither will build.
My objective is to be able to distribute a header file and the compiled library and have any iphone developer be able to use the single library.
Has anyone figured out how to fix the fat binary problem and successfully build an obese binary?
- April 27, 2010 at 10:38 AM
- Mostly Torn said...
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure you can't create a library that supports both debug and release at the same time.
As you mention, you can make one that supports both sim and real device, but not both debug and release at the same time.
- April 27, 2010 at 11:36 AM
- Anonymous said...
Even so, putting two libraries in the project causes a build failure, so it's unclear how one can distribute libraries to other developers that they can use in their apps during testing and release.
Is there a build-setting where I can say "if debug, use this version and if release use this other version"?
The ideal would be the compound binary. To share libraries in my mind requires that it be secure (hence the compiled lib over source) and easy (a single dropped file).
- April 27, 2010 at 1:14 PM
what should we give to the client. the complete project or just the .a lib file...please help as i am new to iphone coding
- September 6, 2010 at 10:32 PM
If you run into missing UIKit-stuff, the static library target most probably doesn't use the prefix header file in your project. The header file usually contains #import . Just "Get Info" on the target and enable "Precompile Prefix Header" and type the file name in "Prefix Header" in the build tab.
- September 21, 2010 at 8:55 PM
- Achilles said...
Great Tutorial!
I have a question tough, is there a way to hide a Category inside a archive?
I'm facing linking problem in doing that, the category methods are not found
- October 1, 2010 at 3:08 PM
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- November 19, 2010 at 5:36 PM
- KIRANJAGAN-MCA said...
One error has occured
Error is :'[ setValue:forUndefinedKey:]: this class is not key value coding-compliant for the key window.'
- November 21, 2010 at 4:18 AM
noob life-saver thank you!
What happens with .h files? ok, I dont add them to the lib but if I remove them from my project I get errors?
should I still have
#import mything.h
in my code?
- January 22, 2011 at 4:19 AM
- Mostly Torn said...
Yes, you still need to include the .h files as separate files.
- January 22, 2011 at 5:28 AM
You may make "Direct Dependencies" into your Target's General tab to your library. So you needn't build your lib under all architecture. Your target automatically will build your lib under correct architecture.
- March 23, 2011 at 10:43 PM
How can add the images etc to the static library , I have tried to add the budle resources but it is no taking ?
- April 15, 2011 at 2:58 AM
Will Apple let your customer publish an application that uses your binary library, even though Apple will not receive the source code to that binary library?
Also what is the difference between a "framework" (which Apple will not let people use), and what you are providing for your customer? Is your library not a framework for building a music listening app? Where do you draw the line?
- May 27, 2011 at 3:02 PM
- Doctor Vindershlots said...
I know somebody might have asked this before but I didnt find any answer ...
Does the lib includes all the xib files and images ?
- June 23, 2011 at 4:07 AM
I have built a static library which I am using into one application. The static library is built for iPhone device and simulator and created universal library
When I used it in application everything works well. I could debug the library from application using line by line debug method in simulator mode.
While debug xcode is showing the code of the library which I want to hide during debug.
Is there any way to do this? Any command or method to remove code from library.
Thanks in advance..
- July 11, 2011 at 12:15 AM
- niksu22 said...
Hi friends,
After including the library, when i try to call a method of that library , xcode gives me a waring 'No such method found' . But, the code gets compiled and even the method is called. Whats wrong ? need ur suggestions.
- October 6, 2011 at 3:00 AM
- mano said...
I follow the blog upto creating static library. But, i'm struggling to use the library in a separate application. it's .a file only enough or have to use some other files?How to link the .a library file to my new application..Anyone explain me as brief as possible..
- February 17, 2012 at 12:53 AM
- veibhav said...
How can I convert code into static library ( .a file) in Xcode 4.2..Is there any tutorial or steps??
- March 27, 2012 at 3:04 AM


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As a 7-year-old Clinton Elementary School student walked off a school bus Monday afternoon on La. 67, the bus driver deployed the vehicle's flashing stop signs to halt drivers on the state highway.
But a 67-year-old Baker man driving a Ford Explorer did not see the stop signs and ran into the girl as she crossed the highway, said Trooper First Class Jared Sandifer, a State Police spokesman.
The driver, Hoyt Norwood, was cited for passing a school bus and operating a vehicle with a suspended license.
The impact left the girl with several broken bones and put into focus a new state law passed in the recent legislative session aimed at preventing these kind of accidents.
The law, Act 654, sponsored by state Rep. Neil Abramson, R-New Orleans, and state Sen. Edwin Murray, D-New Orleans, requires school districts to change where and how they load and unload students at bus stops.
But not all school districts have fully implemented the mandated changes, including East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes.
According to the new law, students must now be picked up or dropped off on a road shoulder, parking lot or any other off-road location the school system approves. But students cannot be let off or picked up at a location that requires them to cross a road or highway.
Bus drivers are also prohibited from loading or unloading students who are near their home while the bus sits in a travel lane, except when there is no shoulder and then the bus must be in the farthest right lane so the student does not have to cross traffic.
The bill originally said the law would apply only to municipalities with more than 300,000 people, but that language was deleted in the House.
Henderson Lewis Jr., superintendent of schools for East Feliciana Parish, said they are working toward complying with the law and he plans to meet with his transportation director Wednesday.
He was unsure where they were on the road to implementation, but said they will have to change their bus routes to meet the law's mandate.
Lewis said one thing that may delay the full implementation in his school system and others with financial issues is that more buses may be needed to handle the possibility of additional routes.
The Ascension Parish school system faced that problem several years ago when it changed its bus routes to keep children from crossing streets and highways.
Patrice Pujol, superintendent of the Ascension school district, said they made the change slowly over several years and staggered the purchase of the buses.
Pujol admitted there are some parts of the parish where it is almost impossible for children not to have to cross roads, but she said no children cross major highways before or after getting on or off a bus.
Pujol said the change initially drew the ire of some parents because it meant longer routes and children getting home from school later.
The new law went into effect on Aug. 1, but does not give a deadline for full compliance, something Murray asked the state Attorney General's Office to issue an opinion on.
Murray also asked the office whether the law applies to two-lane roads, multi-lane highways or both.
In the opinion issued July 28, Attorney General Buddy Caldwell wrote that by the time the law takes effect, school systems will have already put into place their route structure for the 2014-15 school year.
Given that time constraint, the opinion states that each district will be given "reasonable time" to comply with the law and must complete the process "as soon as reasonably possible."
"What constitutes a 'reasonable time' will vary from district to district, taking into account the circumstances and challenges particular to each district," Caldwell wrote. "It is logical to assume that the Legislature recognized that a variety of factors, including fiscal and logistical challenges, may result in some school systems requiring more time than others to implement these changes."
The opinion also states that the law applies to two-lane roads and highways like La. 67, not just multilane highways.
Keith Bromery, spokesman for the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, said they are also working toward compliance with the law, but it might take a while for urban school systems like East Baton Rouge to adjust to all the nuances of the new law.
He said they may have to change or add new routes.
"We will comply with the law," Bromery said. "It's just a matter of time."
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Call to action: Valley's contaminated water is like 'third world country'
At the end of 2017, California finds itself at a major crossroads. With Washington, D.C., refusing to lead on the issues that matter to most Americans and putting California values in its crosshairs, our Golden State has done a fantastic job of showing the rest of the country – and the world – that things can be different.
However, we have made a serious omission from our progressive priorities: we have yet to fully address California's growing water crisis.
It is tempting to overlook an issue that doesn't affect most areas of California, with such a large economy and our state's many successes, like combatting Big Pharma and providing tuition-free community college to California residents.
If we truly want California to shine as an example of progressive leadership, then we cannot allow people living in the Valley to be treated like second-class citizens, without access to clean drinking water.
It is morally unconscionable that we have families living with contaminated water pouring from their taps. As human beings, we cannot survive, let alone thrive, without water. These families deserve clean water that is safe to use and safe to drink.
I recently went to the San Joaquin Valley and visited with families who unfortunately live with deadly contaminants in their drinking water. I met with Bertha and her family at their home in the small town of East Orosi. She brought me a crystal-clear pitcher of water that appeared innocuous. However, it harbored unsafe levels of nitrates. Daily tasks such as washing their hands, taking showers or cooking are simply unsafe.
A United Nations representative compared California's drinking water system to that of a third-world country. This is a flagrantly unacceptable standard for a state with the 6th largest economy on the planet.
Here are the facts:
• As many as 1 in 4 schools in the Valley have been impacted by unsafe drinking water.
• Some families pay up to 10 percent of their monthly budget for clean water.
• There are upwards of 300 out-of-compliance water systems in the state.
• As many as 1 million Californians are exposed to unsafe drinking water each year.
These figures should set off alarm bells for all Californians, especially if you consider that the problem disproportionately impacts poor and Latino Californians. We need urgent statewide action to address this issue, and the state Legislature has tools it can use to protect these vulnerable Californians.
In this past year, I became the co-author of Senate Bill 623 by Sen. Bill Monning, which was introduced in order to create a Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund. The fund was the result of an historic agreement between the agricultural industry and environmental activist groups, who both agreed to contribute to the fund in order to help ensure that every California household has access to clean water.
The bill would institute a nominal fee on water bills across the state, at less than $1 per month per household, and also include a fertilizer fee. A problem of this magnitude requires all of California to come together to fix it.
Between these two funding mechanisms, our state would be able to raise enough money to ensure that no Californian ever need worry again about turning on their faucet and getting water that could hurt them or their loved ones if they drank it, or bathed in it, or cooked with it.
Most of us take these regular tasks for granted. After meeting with the hard-working families of the Valley, I couldn't help but think of my own family – my mother and father and the struggles they faced as they raised a family in the working-class city of La Puente. A zip code shouldn't determine your quality of life.
The right to water extends to all Californians. However, the conditions we see in the l Valley do not adhere to this basic human right.
The bleak facts of the water crisis in the Valley are clear. We have a strong, fair proposal for a real, sustainable solution to the problem that will provide relief for California families without overburdening the rest of the state. Our neighbors' struggle is our shared struggle, and we must all ensure that every Californian can access their right to safe and affordable drinking water.
Dr. Ed Hernandez, optometrist, is a West Covina Democrat who serves as chairman of the Senate Health Committee and represents the 22nd state Senate District. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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My Karma
We go to work with the pretext that we will get paid by the end of the month. On a same note, my Actions today are guaranteed to be paid off in this life-time. What I sow will be reaped. I will get happiness and sorrow in this life. My Actions speak for thy self, and I will be rewarded accordingly.
All the above has been heard and said so many times that we hear it from one ear and take it out from the other. Why don't we ponder on the above thoughts and try to make peace with ourselves since we know that what we throw at others will come around and then we will have to pay it's consequences.
I believe.....
I believe when we are born, our destiny is written by the Almighty. We are just puppets on this planet making our moves and doing our duties. However, thinking that since our destiny has been written we needn't worry about our future and our actions, is wrong. We are dwelling in one of the smartest organism on this planet and can make good or immoral choices. So, it is entirely up to us, how we act in a situation. The performance that we give for that moment is gonna reap us either sorrow or happiness. Choice is TOTALLY ours!
Alchemist, a classic example!
The above reminds me of a good book, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. In his book, the character is looking for omens and goes in that direction. The same way, all of us have our destiny written, and we have to look for omens around us. How we act at that moment, is entirely ours. We have to be at Peace, to look for omens and work on them. If the mind is restless, chances are that we could bypass the moment which has come across us. Peace is not given by God, we have to generate it within ourselves, and it comes with satisfaction and being content at that moment. If we are content, opportunity will knock on our door, and we can translate it to be an omen and act on it. If we are restless or lazy, we will not be able to hear the knock on our door and still be cribbing over our present. In order to change our present, we have to be aware of our surroundings so that when an opportunity knocks, we can act. This action is like seeds which will eventually reap into a beautiful plant or cactus.
I have come across a beautiful song, Instant Karma by John Lennon. His lyrics make us realize that Life is beautiful, and we have turned it into such a complicated and ugly thing that we do not think before acting since egoism comes our way and that could make us pay for our actions.
This is one Life we have gotten as humans and, we don't know in what form will our soul be in the next Life so, let's try to make use of today and make it a better place for us and our people to enjoy.
Ruchira, I have often seen in your hubs that you tend to choose topics which are not esoteric. Your own flavor adds to the meaning which you bring out beautifully. Hindu philosophy as I have understood rests on two pillars. 1) Transmigration of soul; and,2) theory of Karma. What you do now, you will be rewarded accordingly. Your next birth will be decided accordingly. So is future. What you do at present will decide what type of future you will have or at least most of time.
Karam kiye ja phal ki chinta mat kar ai insaan,
Jaise karam karega vaise phal dega Bhagwaan,
Ye hai Gita ka gyaan, Ye hai Gita ka gyaan.
This friend of mine is great philosopher, hub-world,
Hi Ruchira. It's true we are the masters of our own destiny since God has bestowed on us the power of reasoning. We can be happy or miserable, grab opportunities or let them fly by and the rest.
We reap what we sow and reap it right in this life. So let us all sow goodness and love so that we reap it manifold.
Great thoughts and voted up, interesting and useful.
Thanks my friend on this spirit uplifting hub.
I have seen Karma at work in things as simple as letting someone in during busy traffic. Thanks for a great view on this!
Lovely hub Ruchira! And so much wisdom in it--Thank you!
I am a big believer in Karma and try to be mindful of it. This was a great hub!
I've seen Karma in action but most people lack in their awareness of themselves. They're so involved with the "he said, she said" of the world they miss our on their own life. Wonderful Hub topic! Voted up and beautiful.
Fabulous hub Ruchira!! I'll stick with my good karma! UP and AWESOME!!!
Very nice to read this hub.
Ruchira....A very thought-provoking hub written & read by true believers! I share your thoughts and hope the very best for you. The Law of Karma will lift us up or break us down....deservingly. You, my friend have peace and assuredness in your heart. Bless you.
What I sow will be reaped
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Voting up and sharing
life is what we make it...and i do agree that we are responsible for our own destiny...a great inspirational one Ruchira...
Well said Ruchira !! Excellent work. I totally agree, good and bad, happiness and sorrow are our own choice and not chance. Thanks for a wonderful hub, very inspirational !! :-)
Nice hub! No one can escape the result of his or her karma. The law of Karma is inviolable. So everyone must act with a sense of responsibility. Ignorance of the law is no excuse
Great hub! Very inspirational.


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It was like an epiphany for me. The 'jist' of the article is that air travel is widely accessible to the masses (prices haven't really increased dramatically), therefore it is a very public mode of transportation…similar to your city bus.
If it has been a while since you rode your local public bus, remember back to those incidents that include body odour, a lack of personal space and some riders who use the ride to share their philosophy on things like city garbage collection or taxes.
I've been finding it difficult to enjoy the flights we have been on lately. I'm fidgety, there aren't any cookies and my seat mates don't seem to know how to 'share' an armrest.
I loved this article because it really called it like it is. Commercial air travel is not a luxury, it is a public mode of transportation which includes all of the unpleasantness that comes along with that.
So, the moral of the story for me is to lower my expectations and save up for the that trip to Maui on a Private Plane.


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How to Recognise Symptoms of Food Allergies in Adults
Food allergies can range from being very mild to life threatening, and in many instances, people are unaware that they have an allergy, or indeed if they're suffering from an allergic reaction. As a result, it's useful to understand a little bit about the different types that can occur, and how you can recognise the symptoms. For those that experience very mild reactions, it can be useful to help diet management, but in serious allergies, knowing how to spot symptoms can help to save a person's life. In the interests of food allergy awareness, let's take a look.
Firstly, it's important to note that there are two main types of allergies. There are what are called IgE-mediated food allergies, and non-IgE-mediated food allergies. The main difference between the two is that IgE-mediated food allergies will generally present symptoms within seconds or minutes of coming into contact with, or ingesting the food, whereas non-IgE-mediated food allergies tend to present symptoms over a longer period - up to days in some cases.
IgE-mediated Food Allergies
As already mentioned, IgE-mediated food allergies will present symptoms almost straight away, so if someone experiences any of the symptoms we're about to look at, it's very possible that they're as a result of consuming a food they're allergic to. It's important to bear in mind that not all allergic reactions are equal - some people might experience the following in a very mild way, whereas for others medical attention may be required. Judgement has to be made on a case-by-case basis.
The main symptoms of IgE-mediated food allergies are the following:
- A tingling or itching sensation in the mouth, often in the gums
- Itchy and red rashes that can often be raised
- General swelling, usually constrained to the face and lips or mouth
- Swelling can also cause difficulty or discomfort when swallowing
- Itchy eyes
- Sneezing
- Some breathing difficulties or shortness of breath
- Dizziness and nausea
- Diarrhoea and other abdominal pains
In some cases, IgE-mediated food allergies can be considerably more severe, resulting in anaphylaxis, which is also commonly known as anaphylactic shock. This is a medical emergency with potentially life threatening consequences. If you suspect that someone is suffering from this condition, then you must call 999 immediately.
Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include all of the above to a more severe degree, in addition to the following more severe presentations:
- Loss of consciousness
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Non IgE-Mediated Food Allergies
These types of allergies are often harder to identify, as they will present themselves well after ingestion of the food. Certain symptoms are similar to IgE-mediated food allergies such as rashes, and are easier to identify. However, non-IgE-mediated food allergies can cause any of the following symptoms, which are often thought to be the result of a different ailment given the difficulty in connecting them with the consumption of a type of food.
- Heartburn and indigestion
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- Blood in the stool
- Pale skin
- Redness or rashes around the anus, rectum or genitals
Many of the above present themselves most frequently with children and babies. Colic for instance can be caused by allergies.
Finally, we should note that it is entirely possible for people to experience a mixed reaction, which is to say that after eating a food they are allergic to, they exhibit symptoms of both IgE-mediated food allergies and non-IgE food allergies.
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Recently indie developer Jon Olick kicked up a fuse on Twitter about alleged policies Sony had in their contract agreements regarding any independent games the first party company supports, which according to Olick stated that Sony would gain ownership of IPs published on PS4. Today he has updated his Twitter account with a series tweets that rectifies what he had claimed previously.
This is why people in the industry (or in life) need to keep their mouths shut. Tweeting on the spot experiences have gotten so many people in trouble it is not even funny.
I agree but I see it as natural selection. Weaning out those people. The guy just made a fool out of himself
it is very simple, if Indy devs fund it they own it and the platform is available for them to self publish and set the price, date, patch, advertise, Sony only owns it if they fund the game themselves.
so if an Indy dev wants to keep the rights totally he should fund the game independently, like using Kicksatrer, Project Phoenix just recently did this and will be on almost every platform.
the mix up is about the development tools..
"Originally Posted by famousmortimer
Much ado about nothing..Back in the day id used to license their engine for free or very cheap. Their policy was that you could edit it in any way that you want but whatever improvements you came up with id owned and could use on future versions of the engine. This was in place when half life was made..The wording in this sounds similar. What i read is that if you "invent" something in terms of development on a ps4 dev kit that Sony can then incorporate it into their dev kit. I would be shocked if that wasn't true of Microsoft and nintendo also (or the unreal engine for that matter) . I don't believe this has anything to do with controlling IPs. "
"Originally Posted by GoldenHelmet
We're making GAMES for PS4 and not one has a clause about ownership transferring to SCEA OR SCEE.
This is NOT the case, the only thing that IS owned by Sony, which is the same as Microsoft and Nintendo are the SDK' and the hardware, which is why most companies GIVE it away, so developers aren't paying for something they NEVER own."
If only people helped Shadow of the Eternals as much. . . 8 days from ending the Kick Starter and only 34% of the way there.
Kicksatrer is dependent on reputation, for SotE the devs have a very bad one, I loved Eternal Darkness but don't trust DennisD, I would rather they have a publisher with experience pushing them.
@ newmonday
You don't trust the guy to make a great video game, or you don't trust him for his disgusting choices in pornography?
It's a shame so many people's personal feelings about Dyak are getting in the way of a talented and passionate team to make a sequel to a fantastic game that won't see a successor any other way.
I think you're right though, at this stage it would be more favourable for a publisher to snap this up. Looks great.
Sony reveals to the world who they really are. A snake in disguise. Don't get fooled guys. Sony is the same company that charges 100 dollars for a 32gb memory card.
"You don't trust the guy to make a great video game, or you don't trust him for his disgusting choices in pornography?"
100% the first part. I don't even know what you're referring to in the 2nd.
But after him yammering on for years about how Too Human was his dream game, it's like, dude... I don't ever need to support anyone who dreams of making games that are THAT awful.
Then, instead of realizing that his vision was poorly executed he starts whining and trying to sue Epic because their engine is too crappy for him to make good games, a problem that manages to stumble nobody else at any level from indie to AAA.
Get lost, Dyack.
Or at least get legal advice from decent professionals instead of wannabes.
Edit: lol at the disagree. Someone thinks one should get legal advice from his aunt so that he can properly rage at sony over a misconception.
Agreed seek competent and soundly legal advise. Sucks he had to find out the hard way though.
@MWong: coukd have been worse. He could have started some legal action on the advice from that dude. He just got shamed on the internets. Burns, but it's no big damage.
^ Agreed fellas
This type of scenario strikes me as a form of professional Darwinism.
Attrition of cretinism through social media.
When you're in trouble you, "Better call Saul". Idk if you watch Breaking Bad but that just came up in my head...
He shouldn't dare write about this on twitter or he's in big trouble.
I know...how do people not yet realise that you shouldn't publish things like this on a social network. You can't just slander people and because it's on your Twitter account, expect to be exempt from the law.
For some-one who must be tech-savvy as a game developer, you really need to engage your brain and think 'Should I publicly slate a private contract I have, to the world'. If he even needs a lawyer to indicate that's not a great idea then he deserves to be panned. And is he moaning about a paralegal giving him bad advice? That's almost slander again
I think they should have special how not to ruin your carreer on twitter courses for any company employee.
I loved it when other indie devs said he was wrong his reply was, bubububut my Harvard lawyer said.
Haha i doubt he ruined his career. Mostly his ego
Yeah but i mean in general. Also he decided to hand out non existant dirty laundry of a future business partner thats just stupid.
What's odd to me is how he thought Sony would gain ownership of the IP's in the first place. I've read these contracts. I didn't see anything that would lead me to believe this was the case. In fact, there's a whole section on Acknowledgment of Company's Ownership Rights that outlines that your company still retains all rights to their products.
So what gave him that idea in the first place, I wonder?
Even more so, if that was even remotely true how did he not think someone would have raised a storm MUCH before him?
There was no Acknowledgement of Company's Ownership Rights section.
The contract said:
"All Next Gen Materials, all inventions and developments that utilize or incorporate Next Gen Materials and any derivatives of Next Gen materials are the sole property of SCEA"
Next Gen Materials means the PS4, any software Sony gives him related to the PS4, and any other info Sony give him related to the PS4.
So, unless he doesn't utilize the PS4, any software related to it, or any info about it when making his game...
Well the problem is next gen could even specify next gen artwork, next gen game engines.. next gen anything... Its all in the eye of the beholder. i dont think sony was clear enough.
If you develop something using Sony's SDK, they still retain ownership of what they provided to you. Next Gen materials is materials provided to the company from Sony, not the other way around. This doesn't have anything to do with the ownership of your own IP's.
Ownership Rights is in another agreement which they probably would have signed dealing with ownership of IP's. The company still owns all rights to art, source code, music, etc but excludes intellectual property provided to the company by Sony.
Personally, I think a great way to nullify a Confidentiality and Non-disclosure agreement is to go onto twitter and leak details of an agreement that is meant to be confidential.
Sooner or later it'll just bite them in the butt. If they are going to have one, it should be managed by a third party.
I don't have time to listen to what they're thinking about anyways. Too... Many... Games...
Twitter needs an app where it won't actually post what you've typed for 24 hours. That way you get time to delete what you might not want people to read or what you may not even believe yourself anymore once you've calmed down.
I still think Twitter is stupid, but I see it's purpose.
Moral of the Story:
Think before you talk/type ?
Didnt sound like he was wrong
Sound more like he didnt know what he was getting into
I can believe that
But anything even implying sony might be a tad bit greedy or unfair is just
Blasphemy on this site
coming from a pro xbox dude. just saw the comment you made when im reading the other articles and now i saw you again here. heres a quote "Ryse looks better than what the PS4 can offer" a bold statement bro. maybe you didn't look closely at infamous and killzone's environment. and if we are talking about graphics only. The dark sorcerer is the best in visuals. yes its not a game but its running in real time on PS4. and not to mention the order 1888. naughty dog and santa monica haven't even shown what their games are. MS showing "almost" all their big guns already
Well that idiot screwing over Mr. Olick just gave para legals a bad name...
Because society knows and respects Olick's opinion?
Trust me, this changes nothing for para legals. LOL
Idk what Olick was trying to say, but I seriously doubt Sony just takes ownership of every game on its platform lol
Clearly he misunderstood part of the contract.
No, that's what the contract said. It's quite clear when you look at it.
"All Next Gen Materials, all inventions and developments that utilize or incorporate Next Gen Materials and any derivatives of Next Gen materials are the sole property of SCEA"
Next Gen Materials means the PS4, any software Sony gives him related to the PS4, and any other info Sony give him related to the PS4.
So, unless he doesn't utilize the PS4, any software related to it, or any info about it when making his game...
It just has to do with Sony's SDK and development tools. If you update/modify the tools Sony has the right to use those modifications in the future as the tools belong to them. This has nothing to do with games or IP at all. The guy completely misunderstood what it was saying and made an ass out of himself.
Uh, so if you don't utilize or incorporate PS materials...how exactly do you get it on the system? Assuming you can publish it without using any PS Material....do you just throw it out there and hope that it works bug free? Sony is anything but indie friendly, but it's amazing how many fanboys are fighting tooth and nail for PS...if this was MS they'd be on the other side just as aggressively....the favoritism is more ridiculous than ever.
I really wish people would give that "poor MS gets ripped unfairly on N4G" crap a rest. Some people actually do give them credit when it's due. This is about an indy dev ranting about something he misunderstood on Twitter anyway. This has nothing to do with poor ol' Microsoft.
@corvusmd, what on Earth are you talking about? Why are you still talking about something you don't understand, and using that inaccuracy as a basis to stir up a console war conversation?
How can you say that Sony are not indie friendly considering their free rental of dev kits to small indie game makers in an effort to help them get projects off the ground? How can you claim they're not indie friendly when they were allowing self publishing on their network at a time when Microsoft were not? And indeed, it still took a fair amount of negative coverage before MS reversed that dumb policy.
How can you say they're not indie friendly when they prominently featured several indie devs (and their games) on stage at E3?
The guy who made these posts was wrong, as were the idiots giving him advice. It's been clearly set out numerous times on various comments here exactly why he now acknowledges he was wrong....and yet you're still trying to argue a nonsensical position? Why?
I think you, as well as some others, are looking at materials in too narrow a way. Materials, in reference to Sony's SDK, which this clause is applicable too, could be anything provided by Sony in their dev kit in order for someone to make their game. Typically software API's, source code, general default features, etc.
So, knowing this lets take an example of something that someone could put in there, that would now belong to Sony.
Sony, in it's dev kit has a set of API's that function to display/interface the save game features for a game. If a developer decides they want their own custom save game screen functionality, they go in, using the original save game API's as a basis(would likely have to for system access), and customizes it to make it more efficient, or to perform additional tasks...like say create a special database entry, or upload that save automatically, contact leader boards, or whatever.
Under this clause, that new custom save interface implementation is now the property of Sony since it was built on top of Sony's original API. They have rights to redistribute it on a future release.
This is in no way connected to any additional material used to actually create the save game screen. Any artwork, or possibly UI interface that is completely designed or made to make this screen without using the Sony SDK is still the property of the developer.
It's the curse of the tweet!
Beware you tweeters out there!
Im not sure whats more sad - that people feel the need to tweet whenever they take a piss or that people actually care and read it
Some people REALLY need to let the world know LoL
You seem to have cared enough to read AND comment :D
*facepalm* He can't read wright.
*facepalm* You can't write right...wright?
fyi that was done purposely but guess you missed the point.
If i need to explain it, it defeats the purpose.
you can't tweet anything because the fanboys will attack you even for the tiniest of things.
Tiniest things? Like being unbelievably wrong in suggesting that Sony would effectively steal the rights to indie companies IP merely by featuring said IP on their console?
You don't think that's more than a tiny thing? The guy and his lawyers were too dumb to understand a contract that a TON of other indie devs understood just fine.
Eh, for the lawyers part they probably misunderstood the meaning of the text. In these types of contracts(hell most any contract), what is what is explained explicitly at the beginning of the contract. Think party of the first part, and when they say who is considered the contractor or contractee, etc.
Some of the tweets referenced the fact that it was a para-legal who gave him the information. Other indicated that the lawyer wasn't versed in software copyright law.
I've personally read one of Sony's developer's contracts(MS as well), and trust me, they are a confusing mess of legalese. I'm sure it makes sense to the lawyers who know about what's being talked about though, and lawyers are there to keep other lawyers employed.:)
Don't care to research this topic further though, because for a developer to really believe that Sony would strip them of their IP's and not a single other indie dev would bat an eye, is just plain illogical.
Yet more proof that social media and one's career don't always mix well.
This is ridiculous. Read his latest tweet ( https://twitter.com/search?...
He clarifies what he's saying. He's giving advice to people not used to dealing with OTHER lawyers, not your (or his) own. He was trying to say that if you don't get things in writing that you don't have proof of what they said.
Aka: If sony's lawyers said "Hey, this doesn't mean what you think it means. We won't own your stuff!" but you don't have a written copy of them saying that, they can later say "Oh, you misunderstood us. It really did mean that we own your stuff." and you won't have much ground to lean on.
Not exactly true. Verbal agreements are actually applicable in court. A verbal agreement is treated similarly to a written one.
Yeah, no. He's trying to blame someone else for his stupidity. Nice try. Enjoy the egg stuffed crow.
Ummm...isn't the contract that Sony is saying doesn't mean what he thinks it means the writing that he is saying others need to get in writing?
FYI...contracts are explicit. They are not vague. Particularly not one of this magnitude. Everything is spelled out in detail about who is responsible for what. What exactly you can and cannot do. Who will own what at the end, and who has what liability. Nothing in these contracts is left up to legal argument. Everything in these contracts also is bound by general civil laws regarding anything in them.
Stop trying to make this into a bad thing for Sony. The guy screwed up. He didn't understand what was written. His lawyer misinformed him, likely unknowingly. He made a rant and got egg on his face.
Twitter should have a "Are you sure you really want to tweet that?" Button.
My advice to anyone who wants to post a impulse rant on twitter....Don't.
This guy must not understand English legal language. I doubt it says anything about Sony owning the games. Everyone else would be talking about that.
this is a prime example of why people need to think before they run their mouths.
Twitter- Allowing people to talk out of their ass in a 140 characters or less since 2006!!!
So whats up with people making dumb or false comments on twitter. I think people would have figured it out by now. How do you not know that self publishing means what it means. Sorry you also don't get to blame your lawyer man.


text: The celebrated young Russian pianist Polina Leschenko will perform on Friday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. at the Middlebury College Kevin P. Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Her program will feature works by Bach, Busoni, Chopin and Liszt. Leschenko has recorded for EMI in the series Martha Argerich presents (2004), performing works by Liszt, Chopin, Kreisler and Rachmaninov, Brahms and Bach, and Feinberg. She has also recorded Prokofiev chamber music with Martha Argerich, Christian Polt_ and Roby Lakatos for PureMusic in 2006. The performance is sponsored by the Middlebury College Performing Arts Series. The Middlebury College Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall is located on South Main Street (Route 30). Reserved seating tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for seniors. A pre-performance dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at Rehearsals Cafe in the Center for the Arts. Reservations are required. For tickets or dinner reservations, contact the Middlebury College Box Office at 802-443-6433. Online tickets and information are available at www.middlebury.edu/arts .


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Seafood is king in Halifax, as a series of dining experiences honouring the Titanic proved to Vacay.ca's Mariellen Ward.
In Halifax, Titanic memorabilia rises to prominence
For visitors who want to see the exhibits related to the Titanic in Halifax, here's your guide, as written by Vacay.ca's Mariellen Ward.
Halifax respectfully honours the Titanic
Thousands come out to commemorate the sinking of the Titanic in Halifax on Saturday night, Vacay.ca's Mariellen Ward reports.
Fairmont Château Laurier's unsinkable Titanic link
One of the victims of Titanic was Charles Melville Hays, a successful businessperson and builder of one of Canada's most famous hotels.
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The luxurious Prince George Hotel is the place to be in April when the Nova Scotia capital commemorates the sinking of the ocean liner.
On Titanic 100th, Halifax remembers
Events on April 15, 2012 will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and Vacay.ca's Mariellen Ward will be there.
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20 Best Places to Visit in Canada for 2018: Go North — Way North
Vacay.ca recommends an Arctic cruise and visit to Dawson City among its picks for this year.
First Nation in BC revives tree ceremony
Shuswap tree-cutting ceremony is a fascinating once-in-a-generation event.
Off the beaten path in Newfoundland
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Govt pays tribute to late Chief Justice Lewis
(elbcradio.com/Liberia/Feb. 5, 2015)-The Liberian Government has paid tribute to the country's fallen former Chief Justice, Johnnie Lewis.
The Government described the late Justice Lewis as a patriot to be remembered for his commitment to the principles of justice.
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf paid the official tribute Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the State Funeral of the late Chief Justice at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia.
President Johnson-Sirleaf recounted the former Chief Justice's many positive contributions to making the justice system viable.
The Liberian Leader said: "The partial results of Justice Lewis' outstanding services to the nation are visible in the physical structures constructed by his administration."
"Courts, with his name written in engraved marble, were built during his tenure. These buildings remain as physical monuments by which Liberians will forever remember him for his services to the state," she further noted.
The President then prayed for the bereaved family's comfort and consoled them for God to grant his soul perfect peace and light perpetual shines on him.
Also paying tribute, on behalf of the National Legislature, at the State Funeral, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alex Tyler, said Justice Lewis will be remembered for the judicial reform instituted by his (Lewis') administration.
In addition to the construction of several courts across Liberia, Speaker Tyler named judicial workers' wage increment as Justice Lewis' meaningful contributions to the nation's building process.


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Inside Sumerian, Amazon's Big Bet on Augmented and Virtual Reality
Amazon is making a grand entrance into the augmented and virtual reality space with Sumerian, an all-in-one development platform that can build AR and VR apps for smartphones and headsets, and—soon enough—AR/VR apps that'll run right in your browser.
Within these experiences, Sumerian can create immersive virtual worlds populated by "hosts"—3D characters brought to life by the same artificial intelligence tech that powers Alexa.
Sumerian is platform-agnostic. Rather than developing its own branded device or headset, Amazon opted for integration with existing offerings. Sumerian is built on open web standards and supports both Apple's ARKit and Google's ARCore, meaning app creators can build one Sumerian app that runs on Android, iOS, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and beyond.
As a new addition to Amazon Web Services, Sumerian is priced using that service's usage-based model instead of a subscription and connects to other AWS services.
Amazon released a Sumerian preview in November when it was first announced, but ahead of its expected May launch, PCMag got an exclusive look inside Sumerian and a few early customer apps.
Kyle Roche, General Manager of Amazon Sumerian, took me through a demo of the 3D app-creation platform. I got a tour of Sumerian's drag-and-drop app editor and 3D object library, its Visual State Machine for scripting complex automated scenes, and went inside the process of creating artificially intelligent hosts, which you can have full conversations with inside these virtual experiences.
I also spoke to Marco Argenti, a VP who oversees not only AR/VR, but also the AWS Mobile, Serverless Computing, and IoT divisions. Amazon has ambitious plans for Sumerian, and an even grander vision for the role augmented and virtual reality combined with AI will play in our connected future.
Why Amazon Is Betting on AR/VR
How Amazon Built Sumerian
Creating 3D Sumerian Apps
Amazon's Strategy: Integrate With Everyone
Sumerian's AI Hosts Are a Game-Changer
Pulling in the Voice Services Behind Alexa
Scripting Logic in Immersive Worlds
Weatherbug's Simulated Meteorologist
Addison, the Virtual Caregiver
The Moneymakers: B2B and IoT
It All Comes Back to AWS
Amazon's Vision For Our AR/VR Future


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Dex In Blue (Johnnies #2) by Amy Lane
Dreamspinner Press
Novel: 350pgs
5 Pants Off
Ten years ago David Worral had plans to go to college and the potential for a beautiful future in front of him. One tragic accident later, he fled to California and reinvented himself as Dex, top porn model of Johnnies.
Dex's life is a tangled mess now, but the guys he works with only see the man who makes them believe even porn stars can lead normal lives. When Kane, one of Dex's coworkers, gets kicked out of his house, the least Dex can do is give him a place to stay. Kane may be a hyperactive muscle-bound psycho, but he's also a really nice guy. What could be the harm?
Except nothing is simple—not sex, not love, and not the goofy kid with the big dick and bigger heart who moves his life into Dex's guest room. When they start negotiating fractured pasts and broken friends, Dex wonders if Kane's honest nature can untangle the sadness that stalled his once-promising future. With Kane by his side, Dex just might be able to reclaim the boy he once was—and if he can do that, he can give Kane the home and the family he deserves.
Wow. Just wow. This book is fantastic. Be prepared to completely fall in love with Dex and Kane.
I got 3% into this book and Amy Lane had managed to send me from 'Holy crap this book is hot' to 'oh my god, this is so heartbreaking' with tears streaming down my face, 3% in! I don't know where that kind of talent to write comes from, but I'm sure glad people like Amy choose to share such talent with the world.
Dex and Kane *sigh* prepare to fall hard. These two characters practically come off the page. There is nothing better from a book, than when you are so immersed in it, it is like the characters are flesh and bone, you somehow become part of their lives, and they are right there on your sofa (insert correct word here for different nationalities, what, couch?) next to you.
I didn't want to let these two go. Their was such tenderness to their relationship that the reader falls head over heels for them, and you just want to keep reading, to keep being by their side as life showers them with the happiness they deserve.
This book isn't an easy ride. Dex and Kane have to battle through some personal issues and emotions, that impact their ability to be there for each other, each with their own insecurities, but what the reader realises before they do, is that really, what they both need is to let someone take care of them, and eventually they open up to that idea.
It is the most heart wrenching parts of this book, Dex's confrontation with his family for example, or Kane trying to fix his sisters life, that you see THEIR life, Dex and Kane's, at its best, how they manage to envelop the other with love and support that will leave you a gooey puddle as you feel privileged for getting to be front row for such a love story.
Kane is considered a 'simple' person, whilst Dex likes to plan, and deconstruct situations; however that would be far too simple a way to look at these characters. Although it is Kane's simple way of dealing with life that makes him someone so approachable to the reader, he has insecurities that open him up to be more than just the easy going guy in this relationship, and he has wisdom beyond his years, and more insight than he would ever give himself credit for, when it comes to taking care of Dex's heart.
Seriously, this book actually makes me want to whimper at how much I love these two characters. It carries over so much of what was sheer brilliance in 'Chase in Shadows'. You get more than the love of a couple; you get to see a family. How this group of guys from 'Johnnies' makes sure that everyone is always taken care of, which makes this book even more heart-warming, as you find so much of the story and so many of the characters have grabbed your heart, away from just Dex and Kane.
Not many writers have the skill to make sure that you understand each character they are writing about, to explain to the reader why each character away from the main arc is worth caring about, but Amy Lane does, making her reads always that bit more special.
This book is easy to read, because through the pain, confrontations, and regrets there is always love, always hope, meaning the reader can always find a way to smile, and keep their heart light.
Read it, enjoy, and just bask in the love. Seriously, these guys will just make you swoon.
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Reviewed by Buggy
Review:Opening Line: "It was okay right?"
I absolutely adored Chase In Shadow, so how happy was I that Amy Lanes latest book Dex In Blue brought us back into that same world. Yup we re-enter "Johnnies" gay-for-pay porn with David "Dex" Worral, who makes this book a true companion piece by going through parts of Chase's heartbreaking story all over again from his own POV. Thankfully Dex's story isn't as emotionally exhausting or angst filled as Chase's, I mean it has its moments (this is Amy Lane after all) but I didn't feel like I'd been hit by a truck and needed therapy after this one -and I mean that in the most fan-girly way:) I also already knew the large cast of characters going in so I didn't have to struggle sorting out their dual names again. And Dex, well I kinda loved him plus there's his boyfriend Kane and he's such a laid-back, unassuming sweetheart that you can't help but smile at his view of the world. There are also some really funny bits…
"Could you come and help me edit this last frickin' video. You've fucked girl's right? You know what a pussy is supposed to look like? Dex winced "Yeah sort of." "Excellent. I need someone who can tell me if this shit looks hot or just weird."
David Worral's life has just been shattered; his best friend, love of his life and first and only male lover has just been taken from him in a tragic accident, destroying his once limitless future and compelling David to flee Montana and its memories. Reinventing himself in California starts out innocently enough, when his parents can no longer afford his college education, and on the suggestion of a girlfriend he arrives at Johnnies, a gay-for-pay porn company. David wasn't gay but his alter ego "Dex" sure as hell was and Dex was going to make him very wealthy.
8 years later and David/Dex is essentially running Johnnies, spending as much time behind the camera now as in front of it. He's the go-to guy, the fix it guy, the guy with the plan especially when the owner has a nose full of blow. Dex has finally admitted to himself that he's gay after having his heart broken by another Johnnies model and is lonely. He needs a friend, someone else in his beautiful empty house and that's how he finds Kane.
Carlos "Kane" is young, hung, gorgeous, living in the moment and needing a place to crash. He also likes sex, I mean that's how he ended up doing porn (might as well get paid for it right) who cares if it's with a man if it feels good. Kane is also a nice guy to a fault, paying for his nieces hospital bills with what his sister dubs his "dirty" porn money and even giving her his apartment so she can avoid an abusive boyfriend. (I really wanted to slap the sister)
"Dex laughed a little. "Aren't you supposed to be straight? He asked, but his body relaxed into Kane's, and that made Kane happy. "I am straight", Kane mumbled. "Except when I'm fucking guys, "I'm plenty straight. Now shut up and sleep. And don't feel bad. That was amazing."
So Kane and Dex are playing house, sleeping in the same bed while Kane's pets take the spare bedroom. I mean they've done it at work so they might as well take comfort in each other here too. What starts out as friends with benefits quickly changes into something else though and it's interesting how Lane manages to make the sex scenes in front of the camera so different from the ones behind closed doors. She also creates a real sense of family within the Johnnies staff and all the obstacles that life throws at them. The HEA here is awesome although if I'm honest a little far-fetched. I mean as nice as it was and as much as I wanted "that" to happen there's just no way the powers that be would let it.
"God made me gay. Dex made me realize it wasn't a bad thing" *sigh*
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Review: Book #1 Chase in Shadow


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Being Star Wars Day, today has brought forth plenty of new information regarding this December's Star Wars: The Force Awakens - like, new character names and fresh images from J.J. Abrams' highly-anticipated film. Of course, by now, many of you are aware that Disney isn't just continuing the core saga with a new sequel trilogy. The studio is also producing standalone "anthology" movies to be released in between the new "episodes".
Gareth Edwards' Star Wars: Rogue One (about a band of Rebels stealing the Death Star plans) will come first, in Decenter 2016. However, the second of these projects has overshadowed the larger Star Wars universe over the past couple of days, as filmmaker Josh Trank departed the director's chair (perhaps due to his behavior on the Fantastic Four set).
TheWrap has learned that the second Star Wars Anthology project will be an origin story for fan-favorite character Boba Fett. The Mandalorian made his big screen debut in The Empire Strikes Back and instantly became one of the franchise's most iconic creations (despite his very limited screen time). One only has to recall the reaction to his untimely "death" in Return of the Jedi to see how beloved Boba Fett is.
Boba was also featured in the much-maligned Attack of the Clones as a youth (played by Daniel Logan) under the tutorship of his father, Jango Fett (Temuera Morrison) - of whom Boba was a clone. It is unknown at this juncture if Morrison (or even an older Logan) will be called upon to headline this movie, but considering that the prequel trilogy is official series canon, it's a distinct possibility that one of those two actors might be involved in some capacity.
Regardless of which thespian fills out the suit (and/or provides the voice), it should not come as any surprise that this is a project Disney/Lucasfilm are interested in pursuing. For decades, Fett has been one of the series' most marketable entities; due to his minuscule roles in the films thus far, there's plenty to do with the character that we haven't seen yet on the big screen. That opens up a multitude of routes for the director to go down when concocting the narrative, which will more than likely explore the galaxy's seedy underbelly (given Fett's history).
With this information in tow, fans will begin to discuss what they would like to see in a film centered on Boba Fett. The muddled Star Wars rumor mill has hinted in the past that the Hutts would have some kind of part to play in a standalone flick, while other reports suggested Boba and his old prey Han Solo would be featured in the same movie together. Those rumors may be all smoke and no fire, but it's certainly plausible that Boba's journey could involve slimy slugs and/or Corellian smugglers.
Obviously, priority number one is finding a new director - and since the film isn't expected to hit theaters until 2018, there's still plenty of time for that. For now, it's just nice to know something more substantial about this particular project. It's also exciting to know that a movie about the galactic crime world is in the pipeline, as Lucasfilm looks to blend genres with these upcoming space adventures.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters December 18, 2015; Star Wars: Rogue One on December 16, 2016; and Star Wars: Episode VIII (subtitle TBD) on May 26th, 2017. We'll keep you updated on development for the Boba Fett origin movie.
Source: The Wrap
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- A Pint of Science
- Pint of Science – Making and Maintaining Connections
- Pint of Science – The Immune System and The Brain
- Pint of Science – Particles Go Quantum
- Pint of Science – Regenerating Organs in the Lab
- Pint of Science – Time Flies: A Brain Perspective
- Pint of Science – Understanding Addiction
- Pint of Science – Life: From Surface to Deep Sea
- Pint of Science – To Infinity… And Beyond!
- Pint of Science – The War On Cancer
- Pint of Science – Light: The Future of Data
- Pint of Science – Under the Crust
- Pint of Science – Análogos de Marte – Madrid
- Pint of Science Madrid – Preparing for Mars
On Tuesday 19th May, Dr Jessica Teeling, Dr Jay Amin, and James Fuller will be at the Juniper Berry in Castle Square talking about the role of the immune system in Alzheimer's disease and the possibility of developing novel treatments.
Dr Jessica Teeling is an associate professor in immunology based at the Institute for Life Sciences. The aim of her research is to look at how the body, and specifically its immune system, communicates with the brain, particularly with reference to dementia. Your immune system causes inflammation in areas of infection or injury, which is normal in healthy people. In sufferers of Alzheimer's disease, the immune system can be activated "too much" in the brain, giving an exaggerated response, and leading to irreversible changes to the neurons. If patients in early stages of dementia get an infection, they can deteriorate 5-6 times faster, in some cases, than those not suffering infections. As well as this, having a chronic inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis can increase your chance of developing dementia. Certain other risk factors and lifestyle choices can be linked to early onset, in some cases through inflammation of the blood vessels, possibly leading to vascular dementia. This is why there is also an interest in vascular dementia when looking to see if there is a link between the body and the brain in this way, because it is the blood vessels which cross that barrier.
Work being done at the Institute for Life Sciences and Southampton General Hospital is looking at ways to use this knowledge to help patients, or possibly come up with preventative measures. James Fuller, a student of Jessica's, will be talking about using antibody therapy to remove "plaques" in the brains of Alzheimer's patients – build ups of a protein called amyloid-beta, which is produced by our bodies, but which form clumps in the brain in sufferers of Alzheimer's, which then also stimulate the immune system. James has generated new kinds of antibodies that can remove these plaques, without causing a lot of inflammation, by changing their structure so that they have less inflammatory potential.
In the lab, it is possible to look in more depth at the mechanisms involved. Jessica explains, "We know that if you have an infection, immune cells in the brain, called microglia, are stimulated, and they release cytokines, cell signalling proteins which are pro-inflammatory, and have an effect on the brain. When this happens to amyloid-beta plaques, they also inflame. We don't know which is more important yet." Finding a link to neurodegeneration, she says, is more difficult, because you need wide cognitive tests.
Jay Amin is a clinician, and he will be explaining what you can do with cognitive testing to see how well the brain is functioning. He uses this to see if infections are associated with early onset of dementia, linking the lab to real patients. Jay's research is in looking at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. He is trying to understand how the immune system is involved in each, studying the blood and brains of patients to see whether there are pathological or physiological differences, and whether it is possible to predict how fast it might progress.
Jessica's background is in immunology – she did her undergraduate degree and PhD in Amsterdam, where she worked in a blood bank, using blood to look at the immune system and see how they worked together. Then she worked on antibodies developed from blood given to patients with immune deficiency and autoimmune diseases, before moving to work for a company making antibodies for cancer treatment. She came to Southampton in 2004 to work in cancer immunology, but decided she preferred to work in inflammation biology; she learned about the brain and now combines all of these areas, looking at inflammation, and antibodies, in the brain and the body. She says "I think it's fascinating to know how the body works, why it goes wrong, what happens as we age, how the immune system is altered when we get diseases. And there is so much to learn about the brain, we're still learning all the time"
Jessica says that her typical day involves going to work at Southampton General Hospital, having lab meetings to discuss progress, problems, interesting findings and other new literature, then checking emails to see whether there are collaborators to reply to, in the UK or in Holland, before cycling to Highfield campus to meet students or give lectures, and eventually going home to walk her two dogs! She also adds "I hope people find the event useful and exciting, we'll have some surprises – you'll have to come to find out what!"
You can see Jessica, James and Jay at the Juniper Berry on Tuesday 19th May by booking tickets here http://pintofscience.co.uk/event/crossing-barriers/


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When it comes to packing for recent trips, I've felt like a fish trying to swim upstream. I try so hard to pack minimally, but still we end up taking what feels like WAYYYYY too much stuff. Usually, I blame carseats. When we were planning a family vacation for 2016, our first thought was to do a trip entirely without carseats. We thought through a lot of itineraries, but couldn't come up with one that made sense for us. When we decided to go to Tulum, we pondered whether or not we could make the trip work without a car, but in the end we opted for a rental car. It was the right choice.
But still, even with the carseats, packing light had to happen. How much do you really need for a beach vacation anyway? I was thankful I could reference what we'd taken to Costa Rica a couple years back, and I tried to pack even a bit less since this trip was shorter and we had to use the same size suitcase for one extra human. So anyway, here's what we brought (minus Dan's clothes, but he packed about the same as I did, perhaps a tad less). This list is mostly for my reference in the future, but maybe someone out there will find it useful, too?
willa's clothes
2 pair leggings
1 pair shorts
2 tank tops
2 t-shirts
2 dresses
1 beach cover-up
1 hooded sweatshirt
1 swim shirt
3 bathing suits
1 pair sandals
1 pair moccasins
2 pair socks
1 sunhat
1 pair sunglasses
cameron's clothes
1 pair pants
2 pair shorts
1 full-piece pjs
1 long-sleeved onesie
1 long-sleeved shirt
2 t-shirts
1 hooded sweatshirt
1 tank top
2 swim diapers
1 swim shirt
1 pair sandals
1 pair moccasins
1 pair socks
1 sunhat
toys + other kid items
Cheer Bear
3 books folder of coloring/art materials
2 matchbox cars
2 stacking cups
2 small plastic spoons (for sand play)
1 small ball
1 book of puzzles
1 BrainQuest
1 pair earphones
kids' camera
Solly Baby Wrap
2 life jackets
2 carseats
1 travel crib
my clothes
2 short dresses
1 pair lightweight pants ("vacation pants!")
1 pair cropped legging
2 pairs shorts
2 t-shirts
1 lightweight cardigan
1 long-sleeved shirt
3 tank tops
1 beach cover-up
3 bikinis
1 swim shirt
1 sports bra
1 regular bra
2 pairs socks
1 pair running shoes
1 pair flip flops
1 sunhat
1 pair sunglasses
non-clothing items
2 bags of toiletries (lots of sunscreen; minimal make-up)
laundry soap
travel knife
12 Lärabars
fruit leather
canvas bag
4 water bottles
2 snack containers (plus a few we used as sand toys and then recycled there)
Steripen to purify water
2 books
2 magazines
2 iPhones + 1 charger
iPad + 1 charger
1 camera
2 headlamps


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Enhances vasodilatation and circulation so that more blood is delivered to the muscles during practise, which assists in the removal of lactic acid resulting in a excellent way to recover sore stiff muscles.
Speeds up the breakdown of glucose and fatty acids. Warmed muscles burn fat more easily than cold ones.
Improves coordination and proprioception.
Reduces heart irregularities associated with sudden exercise.
Sweating is one of the three methods for removing waste from the body and cleansing the organs.
Increases blood flow, resulting in more efficient flow of oxygen and nutrients to the body.
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Many of the postures massage the lymphatic system and aid in lymphatic drainage, assisting to eliminate infection, bacteria, and toxins.
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Assists to breakdown cellulite.
Stimulates the production of collagen in your body - the main protein of connective tissue that strengthens muscles.
Stronger immune system is a result of a regular hot yoga practise with infrared heat.
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