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Georyl Christmas Giveaway
Georyl and her sponsors are giving away cash prizes and blog makeover this Christmas. To be honest I've been lazy joining giveaway but when I received an update email of her blog, Georyl, that they are moving the deadline from December 23 to December 18, I realized why not join; just for fun anyway. But I'm hoping to win one of the prizes, whether cash prize or makeover.
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- BSB Academies
The academies offer a range of sporting, musical, dance, drama and creative classes, for both children and adults. While under the umbrella of the British School of Bahrain (BSB), the Academies at the BSB are open to all children living in Bahrain.
Courses are offered for Swimming, Athletics, Football, Basketball, Ballet & Dance, Gymnastics, Tennis, Martial Arts, Yoga and more.
- 17 610 943
- www.britishschoolbahrain.com/
- firstname.lastname@example.com
The Sports and Arts Academy linked with St Christopher's School in Saar. Activities range from Athletics, Fitness, Gymnastics, Swimming, Basketball, Netball, Cricket, Rugby, Dance and Music.For Toddlers, check out the Early Years Multi-Sport sessions.
- 17 598 615
- sparta-bh.com
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Common errors support for the Mailcoms Mailbase Lite / Mailbase / Mailbase Pro franking machines. Below you will be able to find a range of common errors support for these franking machines. Simply find what you need help with and follow our guides to see if we can support you.
The Mailcoms Mailbase Lite, Mailbase & Mailbase Pro franking machines occasionally might have contrast issues with the machines screen. If this is the case then you may be seeing a blue or blank screen, and this is a contrast issue. Fortunately it is easy to fix. Below you will be able to find out what this means and how to potentially resolve the issue.
1. Turn of your franking machine and let it power down correctly. Give the machine a few minutes to do this.
2. Turn on your franking machine and let it power up correctly. Give the machine a few minutes to do this.
You will now still see a blank screen and you will be fixing this issue 'blind'.
3. Press the Options button.
4. Press the bottom button on the left hand side of the screen. You will see three buttons, click the bottom button.
4a. IF your screen is blue, press the second button down on the left hand side of the screen (- button). Press this several times.
4b. IF your screen is blank, press the first button down on the left hand side of the screen (+ button). Press this several times.
This should fix any contrast issues you are experiencing. If not, please contact Mailcoms.
The Mailbase Lite, Mailbase & Mailbase Pro franking machines occasionally show a DE Error Code. These issues tend to be due to connection issues and can all be resolved easily. Below you will be able to find out what the DE error codes mean and how to potentially resolve the issue. See if we can help you below.
DE00 - General Task Exception Error
DE01 - GFX_VALIDATE_ERROR, GFX file validation error after download
DE02 - GFX_INSTALL_ERROR, GFX file installation error after download
DE03 - XML_ATTR_NUM_ERR, Invalid number of attributes
DE04 - XML_ATTR_NAME_ERR, Invalid attribute name
DE05 - XML_STRUC_ERR, Invalid XMS structure
DE06 - XML_REPLY_ERR, XML reply error
DE07 - XML_PARSE_ERR, XML parse error
DE08 - MEMORY_ERR, No memory
DE09 - NULL_ARGUMENT, NULL argument
DE0A - ADD_DEVICE_ERR, Failed to add device
DE0B - NULL_PTR, NULL pointer
DE0C - INVALID_PTR, INVALID pointer
DE0D - IT_MSG_ERR, Intertask message error
DE0E - INVALID_MSG, Invalid message
DE0F - INVALID_URL, Invalid URL
DE10 - NO_RATE_MGR, No rate manager found
DE11 - SOCKET_CREATE_ERR, Failed to establish socket
DE12 - SOCKET_CLOSE_ERR, Failed to establish socket
DE13 - DNS_HOST_ERR, Unable to resolve DNS host
DE14 - SRV_CONN_ERR, Server connection error
DE15 - DATA_TX_ERR, Failed to send data
DE16 - DATA_RX_ERR, Failed to receive data
DE17 - INVALID_UPDATE_TYPE, Invalid update type
DE18 - UNDEFINED_UPDATE_TYPE, Undefined update type
DE19 - FTPC_OPEN_ERR, Failed to open FTP session
DE1A - FTPC_LOGIN_ERR, Failed to login FTP session
DE1B - FTPC_CHDIR_ERR, Failed to change directory
DE1C - FTPC_TYPE_ERR, Failed to change transfer type (binary)
DE1D - FTPC_CLOSE_ERR, Failed to close FTP session
DE1E - FTPC_TIME_OUT, FTP session Timed out
DE error codes in general means a connection error has occurred. It can occur when you are trying to connect with the Data Centre. It could be caused by any of these conditions:
1. The Data Centre is not set up to communicate with your franking machine.
2. There is some other type of network problem.
3. If using PC Meter Connect, it might not be connected or isn't working properly.
To resolve this issue, these are some of the things to consider:
1. Is this your first postage refill? If so, contact Mailcoms to make sure your franking machine is linked to your postage account.
2. There may be a network communication problem. Check your modem, router and other network connections.
3. Have you reached your credit limit? Do you have funds available to download?
4. If using PC Meter Connect software, make sure you have the most current version. Check to see if your USB cable is connected. If you want to try an analogue line instead of PC Meter Connect, make sure the USB cable is disconnected BEFORE you reboot your system.
5. Reboot your system. If this fails, perform a complete shutdown of the machine and reboot your system after three minutes.
The Mailcoms Mailbase Lite, Mailbase & Mailbase Pro franking machines occasionally may show flashing lights on the navigation panel. If this issue seems to be occurring on your Mailbase Lite, Mailbase & Mailbase Pro franking machine, then this can be easily fixed. Read below to see how to potentially fix flashing up, flashing down or flashing power lights on these franking machines.
1. Remove Connection cable from the franking machine. This could be the LAN, PC or Analogue Phone cables.
2. Reboot the machine at the mains without the connection cable plugged in. Power cable only.
3. This should clear the problem.
If this does not solve the issue then please contact Mailcoms urgently using the details below.
The Mailcoms Mailbase Lite, Mailbase & Mailbase Pro franking machines may occasionally show a printer error code. These error codes tend to be due to printer issues. As a result your franking machine will not be printing correctly and it may show an error code like the ones you see below. Below you will be able to find out what the printer error codes mean and how to resolve the issue. See if we can help you below.
0102, 0104, 0106, 0110, 0112, 0116, 0306, 0308, 0309, 2305, 2306, 2307, 2308, 2309, 2400, 2401, 2444, 2446, 2447, 2503, 2507, 2518, 24A1, 24A2, 24A3, 24A4, 24A5, 030D, 0324, 0325, 0326, 0327, 0328, 0329, 0802, 2304, 2304, 010E, 030D, 030E, 032A, or 032B.
You may be able to clear the error by restarting your franking machine and cleaning the print head.
Follow these steps for a safe restart:
1. Unplug the power cord
2. Wait one to three minutes
3. Plug the power cord back in, ensuring that it is plugged directly into a wall outlet
If the error returns after restarting your franking machine, follow these steps to clean the print head:
1. Remove the scale
2. Open the ink door
3. Select Change Ink Tank
4. Once the printer carriage has moved to the front position, open the green latch
5. Remove the ink tank
6. Pinch the grey levers together, and remove the print head
7. Using a link free cloth, remove any excess ink, and wipe the print head
8. Carefully remove any ink that is on the gold-colored print head contacts on the meter
9. Reinstall the print head, making sure the grey levers click in place
10. Reinstall the ink tank
11. Close the ink door
12. Reinstall the scale
13. If the issue is unresolved after following these steps, contact customer support from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Time. Have your model number ready.


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- Complimentary access to the Continental Club Lounge with daily breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails
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Some Clues to Its Complexity
Human metabolism has evolved to be remarkably flexible in its ability to use a variety of dietary energy substrates. From a cultural history perspective, humans have demonstrated the ability to subsist for generations on up to 80% of dietary energy as carbohydrates at one end of the macronutrient spectrum to over 80% as fat (a ketogenic diet) at the other end. Given this wide range of dietary options, what is the optimum nutrient mix for humans? Is one end of this spectrum better than the other? Or is it best to be somewhere in the middle? If adopting one end of the spectrum, how long does human metabolism take to optimize its use of the dominant fuel provided? Surprisingly, the truthful answer to all of these is 'we really don't know!' Yes, we know that a lot of disease symptoms and health indicators get much better soon after someone starts on a ketogenic diet. What we do not yet fully understand are all of the underlying physiological process through which ketosis promotes metabolic healing, and how long that process takes to get the full benefits.
Part of the reason that we don't know more about this issue is the lack of longer-term human research at the high fat end of this dietary spectrum. Most people, including most nutrition scientists, appear to believe that the effects of a high fat diet can be determined after only a week or two. Thus most diet studies, particularly those assessing effects on physical performance, have typically been run for two weeks or less. And this is still the case, even though we published data over 3 decades ago showing that the process of adapting to a very low carbohydrate intake requires at least a month and likely quite a bit longer. How much longer? It depends upon what measure of adaptation one is following, and it is very likely that inter-individual variability is a factor as well.
While a ketogenic diet can put you into a state of nutritional ketosis in a matter of days, it can take weeks to months to become fully keto adapted.
How Long Does it Take to Optimize Ketone Metabolism?
One simple assumption that we can dispose of right away is that keto-adaptation occurs simultaneously with the build-up in the level of 'ketones' (primarily beta-hydroxybutyrate) in the blood. This hypothesis is based on the assumption that all of the benefits of ketones are directly linked to the amount available in the circulation. But here's the catch – in our controlled inpatient studies, blood levels of BOHB come up to a new steady state within a week of starting a ketogenic diet (Phinney, 1980; Phinney, 1983), but one's subjective and objective ability to do vigorous exercise takes anywhere from several weeks to a few months to recover and then stabilize. In other words, the process of keto-adaptation that allows for normal or increased exercise performance lags well behind the level of ketones in the blood.
Another indicator of how the body adapts to tight carbohydrate restriction may be the amount of glycogen that is maintained in muscles. Long ago, we noted that even when dietary carbohydrate is very low, muscle glycogen only drops to about half of its prior level after 4-6 weeks on a high fat diet (Phinney, 1980; Phinney,1983). But more recently, we studied highly trained runners who had followed a ketogenic diet for 6 months or longer. Despite impressive weekly training mileage, their glycogen levels had come all the way back up to those of a matched group of athletes following a high carb diet (Volek 2016). This implies that the body's ability to produce and defend muscle glycogen via gluconeogenesis can become finely tuned, but that this takes much longer than 4-6 weeks to occur.
Serum Uric Acid as a Biomarker for Keto-adaptation
An intriguing potential indicator of the body's progress into keto-adaptation is the response of the serum uric acid content after initiation of a ketogenic diet. In healthy normal humans with initially normal blood uric acid levels, their values typically double in the first week of nutritional ketosis. Although this phenomenon was reported over half a century ago, its cause remains poorly understood. Some medical experts assume that carbohydrate restriction causes more purines from nucleic acids to break down to uric acid, either due to increased death of cells or from a higher dietary protein intake (i.e., meat containing nucleic acids). For reasons we won't detail, neither of these mechanisms stands up to data in the published literature.
In short, the figure below depicts the serum uric acid levels typical for a healthy person fed a moderate protein ketogenic diet for 12 weeks. The acute rise in the first week occurs simultaneously with the increase in blood ketones, but then the slow progressive decline occurs despite stable levels of dietary protein and blood ketones. In other words, the initial rise in blood uric acid appears linked to the onset of nutritional ketosis, but then the body slowly adapts back to normal uric acid clearance despite sustained ketones in the blood. So what gives?
The best available answer to this question is that there is a somewhat murky understanding of how our kidneys deal with organic acids. To protect the body's acid-base balance against too much acid from the diet or produced by our metabolism, our kidneys have the capacity to identify and actively clear organic acids from the blood. To some degree, at the onset of nutritional ketosis, this seems to be indiscriminate – it treats uric acid (which can be toxic when it builds up in the blood) and non-toxic levels of ketones all the same. So at the start of nutritional ketosis, these two organic acids compete for excretion, causing blood uric acid to rise despite no increase in its production. This was demonstrated long ago when two studies demonstrated sharp increases in blood uric acid levels when ketones were infused intravenously into human volunteers (Lecocq, 1965; Goldfinger, 1965).
But then, over time something seems to occur that slowly allows the body to efficiently rid itself of uric acid despite persistent blood ketones. In other words, the kidneys adapt to normalize uric acid excretion in the presence of beta-hydroxybutyrate, but for reasons we have yet to fathom, this process takes a few months to occur. One clue about how this occurs is the observation that during starvation ketosis, after 3 weeks the kidneys are excreting ketones at one third the rate than after just 4 days despite having the same blood ketone levels (Fery, 1985). This implies that over many weeks, the kidneys 'learn how' (i.e., adapt) to conserve ketones and get back to efficiently excreting uric acid.
In pointing out this slow recovery in the kidney's handling of organic acids, we are not suggesting that this process itself is the limiting factor in keto-adaptation. Rather, perhaps other aspects of the body's energy regulation and homeostasis are undergoing similar slow changes as well with the net effect resulting in the process we long ago named 'keto-adaptation' (Phinney, 1980; 1983).
Does Keto-adaptation Increase Mitochondrial Density?
Another potential structural change that might directly contribute to keto-adaptation would be an increase in mitochondrial density in muscle, brain, and other oxidative tissues. The dramatic shift in energy metabolism towards fatty acid and ketone oxidation would be expected to enhance mitochondrial function. Although human evidence of keto-adaptation being linked with mitochondrial adaptations are lacking (we should be in a position to change that soon), mouse studies indicate a connection (Bough et al. 2006; Ahola-Erkkila et al. 2010). This could occur by either increased mitochondrial biogenesis, or decreased mitochondrial damage and autophagy.
It is understood that reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause structural and functional damage to mitochondria, and that nutritional ketosis decreases mitochondrial ROS production. This could result in a prompt increase in the lifespan of existing mitochondria. Given estimates that mammalian mitochondria have half-lives in the 1-2 week range, and since it takes about 5 half-lives to reach equilibration after a change, an increase in mitochondrial lifetime might take 5-10 weeks to reach a new steady state for enhanced mitochondrial density, depending on the tissue or organ in question.
Keto-adaptation as a Complex of Changes on Varying Timelines
To be sure, when someone initiates a well-formulated ketogenic diet, a number of changes are set in motion which may occur in parallel, but with widely varying rates of completion. These may include:
- A prompt increase in ketogenesis resulting in BOHB becoming available as a major cellular fuel for oxidative metabolism, particularly in brain, heart, and skeletal muscle.
- Progressive adaptations in some tissues to prioritize fatty acid oxidation rather than ketones (e.g., skeletal muscle), allowing more ketone and less glucose use by the brain, and thus less need for gluconeogenesis from protein.
- Prompt reduction in ROS generation, resulting in reduced target tissue damage, but with the time to a new steady state depending upon the turnover rate of the target tissue.
- Fine tuning of glycogen conservation and 3-carbon substrate scavenging, allowing muscle glycogen content to return to 'normal'. (Volek, 2016)
- Reduced inflammatory mediators, resulting from down-regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome (Youm, 2015) and reduced isoprostane generation (Forsythe 2010, Kim, 2012).
- Improved power-to-weight ratio with body fat loss and improved body composition (McSwiney, 2017).
With the increasing availability of oral ketone supplements, we should also be able to learn more about both the short-term effects of ketonemia and the selective effects of exogenous BOHB in contrast to the mix of BOHB and AcAc that is released by the liver (Owen 1969). Given the observation of Cahill et al. that AcAc is selectively taken up by muscle, then reduced to and re-secreted into the circulation as BOHB, there is the added potential benefit of this process in regenerating NAD+ in peripheral tissue. This offers a point of study for inter-organ fuel exchange along with a shift in cellular redox state between the liver and peripheral organs (e.g., muscle and potentially brain).
Bottom line: keto-adaptation will likely be defined as the net effect of many parallel responses to a well-formulated ketogenic diet, with these various responses occurring on differing timelines, and to differing degrees across individual phenotypes/genotypes. These many variables aside, however, the timeline for full keto-adaptation will likely be measured in months rather than days or weeks.
Have more questions about nutritional ketosis? Check out our FAQ by Dr. Steve Phinney and the Virta team.
The information we provide at virtahealth.com and blog.virtahealth.com is not medical advice, nor is it intended to replace a consultation with a medical professional. Please inform your physician of any changes you make to your diet or lifestyle and discuss these changes with them. If you have questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your physician.


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Friday, April 6, 2012
Half Full Friday!
Posted by sprinkles at 8:00 AM
11 showed me some love:
- Sarge said...
Hey Wylde One!
Wow, great job with that A+! Sounds like a great week. I personally would vote for dog toys, but I'm a little biased that way! BOL. OMD I'm so excited that your Dog Swap is coming up! It was so much fun last time and I can't wait!
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, COP
- April 6, 2012 at 8:05 AM
- Golden Woofs! SUGAR said...
Woof! Woof! Happy Friday! Golden Congrats on your A. Have a wonderful weekend. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
- April 6, 2012 at 9:28 AM
- Finn said...
Nice job on that A+! We are looking forward to your doggie swap, I can't believe it's been a year already. Madness! Have a wonderful weekend, hope you get to enjoy a little of that nice weather.
- April 6, 2012 at 11:22 AM
- Mr. Pip said...
Nice job with the A! Hope you get to enjoy some of the nice weather.
Your pal, Pip
- April 6, 2012 at 2:36 PM
- Dip-Dip and the Bridge said...
It is easier to hold down a Siberian Tiger than a Chihuahua to get it's nails clipped, I swear!
Brilliant that you got an A+ and saved yourself a plummers bill.
Lynne x
- April 6, 2012 at 3:19 PM
- Frankie Furter and Ernie said...
Happy HAPPY EASTER!!!
Glad your rash thingy is better.
- April 6, 2012 at 5:26 PM
- Ruby said...
Happy Weekend Sprinkles!!
- April 7, 2012 at 6:40 AM
- Drama queens mum (Kimberly) said...
Sounds like you had a great week.
- April 7, 2012 at 11:57 AM
- Sagira said...
Sounds like you had a great week.
I think people would be happy with no matter what you decide to give away. It is all just for the fun. :)
- April 7, 2012 at 9:46 PM
- Lorenza said...
Well... sure it was a very nice week!
Congratulations on your grade!
Happy weekend!
Kisses and hugs
- April 7, 2012 at 10:33 PM
- ♥ Sallie said...
Happy Easter!
- April 8, 2012 at 3:08 PM


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What is food waste?
Food waste is any food purchased for human consumption and not eaten. This includes food scraps, peelings, mouldy food, meat bones, and the uneaten part of the meal you lovingly produced for your family – basically any food item not eaten. It also includes food that is fed to your pets, chooks or worms.
How much of our waste is food?
In Bayside, almost 50% of the contents of our garbage bins is made up of food waste, and 65% of this is avoidable food waste – food that was purchased with the intention of being eaten but was thrown out.
Most of the time, it's not intentional. No one likes to see good food go to waste. We buy delicious food to feed ourselves and our families and then life gets in the way.
We can all learn how to reduce the amount of avoidable food waste we throw out and how to make the most of our unavoidable food waste through composting and worm farming.
Reducing the amount of food waste going to landfill is a must given its significant financial and environmental impact.
The disposal of food waste imposes considerable costs on the community through waste collection, waste disposal and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with rotting.
Taking control of your food waste is an easy and effective way to have a positive impact in your community. Beyond the environmental benefits, reducing food waste is a great way to save money, resources and time.
So why do we throw away so much food?
There are some common reasons why we waste food. These are:
- Forgetting about food we have in the fridge or freezer.
- Forgetting to check the cupboard or fridge before going shopping.
- Not planning our meals and menus.
- Not using food before the use-by or best-before date.
- Buying or cooking more than we need.
- Not using leftovers.
How to reduce your food waste
Join the "Don't Feed the Bin" online community we'll teach you how to plan better, shop smarter, store better, use those last ingredients and save money in no time.


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Dumbo (1941)
|Helen Aberson, Harold Pearl, Joe Grant, Dick Huemer, Otto Englander, Bill Peet, Joe Rinaldi, Vernon Stallings, Webb Smith
|Thursday, October 23, 1941
|64 minutes
|Walt Disney Pictures
|General audiences. All ages admitted.
Dumbo is a baby elephant born with oversized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy -- Timothy the Mouse -- the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles. This vintage Disney classic earned an Academy Award for Best Score and an Oscar nomination for Best Song ("Baby Mine"). Other memorable musical gems include the "Pink Elephants on Parade" dream sequence, Walt Disney's ode to surrealism.
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Dumbo images are © Walt Disney Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Dumbo Blu-ray Review
It is always interesting to look back on films of the past and marvel at what was accomplished with so few resources. Given what can be done today in the world of animation, it is beyond impressive to see what the animators could achieve with simple 2-D pencil drawings. Disney was the company that innovated animation and captured the minds of audiences through its heartwarming stories. Over the years Disney has released its classic tales onto Blu-ray and now Dumbo is the latest to receive the gold star treatment.
The tale of Dumbo is a familiar one in which we see a protagonist who was born with disadvantages overcome diversity and embrace what others consider a hindrance to achieve greatness. Dumbo takes place within a traveling circus and focuses on the animals that live within. Using a children's tale to explain the miracle of birth, we first see a group of storks flying through the sky carrying small bundles of joy to hopeful parents. Dumbo's mother, an elephant, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her own child and finally the clumsy stork arrives. After a brief exchange the mother elephant unwraps her baby and shows him off to her fellow friends.
What comes as a surprise is that unlike most baby elephants Dumbo has exceptionally large ears and because of this he is the butt of many jokes from others. His mother, like all mothers, has nothing but love for him and could care less how he looks. Unfortunately after an accident during a performance the circus ringleader discovers Dumbo's misfortune and decides to capitalize on it by making him the star of the clown show. The only other friend Dumbo has throughout the film is a friendly mouse named Timothy who tries to help him overcome his obvious disadvantage. After a distressing altercation with some guests at the circus Dumbo's mother is locked up.
While attempting to sooth his distraught friend, Timothy winds up getting Dumbo intoxicated. Timothy winds up in the same predicament and they both find themselves experiencing the same hallucination of pink elephants dancing in front of them. Through this though they make a startling discovery, Dumbo can fly and once the circus discovers it Dumbo finds himself the world's greatest phenomenon. Watching this story unfold it is incredible the amount of work that went into it, the detail within the animation is startling and the musical score is beyond compare. What is interesting though is seeing the world that this film was made in. There are certain elements within the film that would definitely not survive in today's world.
The scene in which Dumbo and Timothy become intoxicated and experiences hallucinations is a perfect example; any parent today would be in uproar over a film exposing their children to such things. Of course one could also argue that children of that day saw the film and were no worse for wear after seeing it. Regardless of how you feel, the overall theme is obvious, regardless of where or how you were born it is possible to overcome your disadvantages and achieve greatness.
As mentioned before, the film finally has reached Blu-ray on a 70th Anniversary Edition. Packed on 2-discs it showcases an amazing amount of bonus features. On disc 1 is the film presented in high definition picture and sound. Along with that are several features that allow you to go deeper into the film with fun background information on the film. There is a making of documentary, audio commentary, a look at back at the famous Disney ride, deleted scenes and songs, art galleries, fun games, and two animated shorts. On disc 2 is the standard version of the film, and like on the first disc contains many of the same bonus features.
Even though Dumbo may not be considered the most famous of Disney's creations, it is always impressive to see the amount of love and attention that goes into the DVD's but what really makes Dumbo an impressive and heartwarming story is not only the theme of overcoming diversity but also the power of a mother's love for her child.
For more reviews please visit our film/television review section.
Dumbo images © Walt Disney Pictures. All Rights Reserved.


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Master of Arts in Teaching
If you're ready to change lives as a K-12 teacher, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed to prepare you—and your students—for success. USC Rossier's rigorous curriculum is fully integrated with preparation for a California Preliminary Teaching Credential in Multiple Subjects (Elementary) or Single Subject (English, Math, Science, or Social Studies). With additional coursework, you can also pursue a Special Education Credential, Gifted Certificate, or Bilingual Authorization for Spanish Certificate.
The MAT degree is offered at the USC City Center campus in downtown Los Angeles or online.Apply Learn More
Curriculum Overview
The MAT program requires a minimum of 28 units and can be completed full time in 15 months. MAT coursework will train you to use teaching theories, principles, and skill sets to make a difference in schools with diverse K-12 populations.
Coursework Examples
- Introduction to Curriculum and Pedagogy in Urban Schools
- Contexts for Educational Equity, Access, and Agency
- Blended Learning Experiences for Students in Urban Schools
Throughout the program, you will practice applying theories and instructional methods in a local urban or high-needs classroom while being mentored by an experienced guiding teacher.
Related Programs at USC Rossier
- Master of Arts in Teaching (online)
- Master of Arts in Teaching- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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When I was looking at graduate programs, it was important to me to enter a program that views education as social justice and believes that providing access to equitable education should be central. I loved that USC Rossier's program fits these qualifications and is right in the heart of an incredible city.
The Admissions Committee seeks students whose academic background, professional goals, personal commitment and communication skills meet the demands of the program, and show promise for a successful career as a teacher.
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Genève Aéroport (GVA) 4+
Genève Aéroport
- #84 in Travel
- Free
Carry the airport in your back pocket! More functions have been added to the newest version of GVApp optimized for iOS 11 and WatchOS 3: scan your boarding pass to track your flight and activate the personal travel assistant, share a flight and choose a notification ringtone, update the interactive map – all for free!
Flight status
Take the airport monitor everywhere you go! Do you want to check whether your flight is on time? All arrivals and departures from Genève Aéroport on the day and the next are listed in the application. Consult their status to find out if there's been any change. The file on each flight indicates the flight number, check-in desks, gate, airline and type of aircraft.
Track flights
The application allows you to track any flight departing from or arriving at Genève Aéroport. The tracking function allows you not only to have easy access to the flight file but also to be notified of any change in its status (push) and to activate the personal guide. You can access the right file directly by scanning the boarding pass. A simple click allows you to share the flight tracking information with your contacts!
Personal travel assistant
Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or, on the contrary, are afraid you'll forget something, you'll find a use for the personal assistant included in the flight file. Passenger security, gate, itinerary, the next train/bus connections – get the information you need just by clicking. All the key stages, on departure or arrival, are listed.
Interactive map
Visit the different airport levels using a 3D map, consult points of interest or find out how to get from one point to another – it's never been easier.
Feel like doing some shopping? Every shop has a file. Consult the practical information or add it to your favourites. If you can't find a shop at the airport, display it on the map and follow the path indicated.
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Are you coming to the airport by car? Find out how busy the parking lots are and calculate the cost using the application. Are you one of those people who can never remember where they parked their car? GVApp remembers for you!
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Help me out with something here, readers.
Is hating the Rolling Stones a dangerous and contrarian "emperor-has-no-clothes" kind of stance? Or is it obvious and tiresome, like declaring "Y'know, I really hate flying coach"?
Because I have recently had yet another flare-up of a lifelong disdain for the aged bad boys of rock 'n' roll and I just need to know: In terms of hatred for the Stones, am I part of the 1 percent, or the 99 percent?
If you haven't heard, I'm sorry to be the one to break the news, but the Stones recently announced that they're getting back together for a series of concerts to mark their 50th anniversary as a band.
The first of those concerts, in fact, is set to take place today in London with a few follow-ups shows in early December in New York and New Jersey. The big news this time is that former Stones Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor will join the band for a reunion that I can find no evidence that anyone was even asking for.
In the news items about the new tour, I looked in vain for that word "farewell," but alas found nothing of the kind. The Stones have apparently just turned the corner on the way to 60.
Hey, it's no skin off my nose – or maybe I should say lips – if audiences still want to see a bunch of scrawny old guys plow through "Honky Tonk Women" for 10-millionth time. But, to quote a Stones song from the disco era, how are we ever going to "Miss You" if you won't go away?
I'm not here to argue that "Sticky Fingers" or "Exile on Main Street" weren't groundbreaking rock 'n' roll records. Of course, the Rolling Stones of that first decade were giants of the genre. If rock 'n' roll was invented to give voice to teenage alienation, then no song has ever topped "Satisfaction" in that category.
And I'm not declaring that all aged rockers need to do the world a favor and disappear. Bob Dylan has been touring and recording longer than the Stones, but the obvious difference is that Dylan has gone through several wholly distinct creative periods – many of them weird and awful, but that just underscores his artistic integrity. Dylan is still, even at 71, capable of surprises.
The Stones, by contrast, are the world's most expensive jukebox. Put in a quarter – or, to be more accurate, $830, which is the general admission price for the New York show – and out comes "Brown Sugar."
I'm a kid of the '70s, so it's true that the Stones' greatest period of creativity was already in decline when I started buying records. But, in terms of image and career arc, I can't resist a comparison to a band of my era. When KISS first emerged in the mid '70s, they also were a dangerous band that scared the wits out of parents. Yes, it's a comparison likely to give a Stones fan an aneurysm. But in both cases, a transgressive teenage rock sound has become a pitiless and cynical corporate brand.
With more than a half century of rock music behind us, we fans have learned a few overarching truths about the rock revolution. And one of them is that bands have a lifespan, at least good ones do. The Beatles' break-up was shattering for millions back in 1970, but looking back, who can doubt such a thing was inevitable? Up until the moment when John Lennon was killed, the pressures for a Beatles reunion were building to a "Day in the Life" kind of crescendo. Maybe, the Fab Four would have succumbed to the pressure and re-united for a few shows just for the paycheck. But can you imagine the intact Beatles in their 70s playing shows today? Lennon never would have allowed that to happen. Just imagine what John would have to say about Jagger and the Stones today? There's a tweet I want to read.
Those of us who love rock 'n' roll, from Chuck Berry to the White Stripes, like to think of great rock music as a kind of untamable buckin' bronco on which very few can ride for long. The Sex Pistols, the best bad rock band in history, came together for one brilliant album and one insane besotted American tour, before dissolving before the world on stage in San Francisco. That's an extreme case, sure, but man, what a shooting star that was. Try to imagine the Sex Pistols playing in 2012. It would be like eating a great meal you ordered 30 years ago.
A band's lifespan doesn't have to be short. REM, for instance, bowed to the inevitable a couple of years ago after a long and magnificent career that I'm sure has set up all the great grandchildren of the band for life. Perhaps the dreams of U2's Bono is troubled by such thoughts right about now too.
The point is that the Rolling Stones have transcended that natural lifespan for a rock band at a terrible price. These guys are a zombie band now, a cynical oldies act with nothing new to say to the world except, "pay me."
For any true music fan, the ironies are almost too bitter to contemplate. The band who said "I can't get no satisfaction" are the very definition of "satisfied." The band who said, "You can't always get what you want," continues to get everything they want by ransacking their legacy.
But, in one surely unintended way, Mick and Keith and the boys are right. For those of us immune to the charms of the Stones, we can't ever get what we want.


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Ok, here's a question that's been at my brain for a long time now.
You know there are "dorks" right? I'm picturing the comic book/Star Trek/Star Wars variety, but then you also have the extremely smart/socially awkward/pocket-protector group.
And there's a shared "differentness" about these folks. Different things fire up their funny bone, influence their fashion sense, peak their interest.
So my question is basically, when did the "dork" appear in society?
Were there cave man dorks? Dorks in ancient Rome? Medieval dorks? And if so, what role did they play in society? What jobs were they attracted to? Did other cultures create a name for this subset of personality types? Did they wear their togas too short or have mismatched leggings?
How many pre-twentieth-century dorks were simply lumped under the category of eccentric?
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I am Dr Patrick Flanagan, and this is the latest edition of my Dr Health Secrets newsletter.
Lately I have written about toxins in our water and food supply. This installment is about a diet that has gotten a lot of attention all over the world. This newsletter about the Atkins Diet and its effects on your body.
Beef, It's What's For Dinner
And breakfast, and lunch, and snacks. That, and all other things of the protein persuasion, such as chicken, eggs, cheese, fish, and lard. Yes, Atkins was the diet that enabled its followers to ingest as much fat and protein as their little hearts desired while still shedding those extra, unwanted pounds. Many even seemed to get results from the Atkins diet without even having to step foot in a gym. Even more remarkable were those revolutionary new "desserts" that were both Atkins friendly and approved. Sure they tasted like they were manufactured in a nuclear weapons facility, but they were still synthetically sweet, and would help in the elimination of those darned sweet cravings. What the perfect diet Atkins was.
Eat as much fat as you wanted, consume all of the steak and bacon you could, and wash it all down with an aspartame-infested soda and non-exercising exercise regiment. The life of a lazy king.
The Fat Makes The Calorie, Not The Man
It seemed perfect, but seemed would have to become the operative word. Many of you have lived on this earth long enough to know that perfection really doesn't exist. There is no perfect child, no prefect insurance plan, no perfect way to say, "We should see other people," and no perfect diet. Dr. Atkins himself would have argued that cholesterol levels didn't increase with the added intake of high fat foods, but many researchers and scientists have proven otherwise. Heart disease, as well as other heart conditions, has been attributed to followers of high protein and high fat diets. Some studies are starting to show the correlation between these diets and heart problems, and to me, even the potential risk of losing my ticker is enough to make me eat a piece of bread.
One particular side effect that is hazardous when eating excess amounts of fat and protein are the increased levels of acidity within the body, which are mostly caused by the ketone acids that are produced during ketosis. High levels of acidity can lead to a loss of much needed calcium from within bones. Calcium, which is an alkaline material, is depleted when acid levels get to be too high. This is your body's way of attempting to neutralize its ph balance and bring everything back to a normal level of functioning. Lack of calcium, over time, can lead to an increase in fractures, the erosion of teeth (teeth are made of calcium), and the depression of the central nervous system. High acidity also forces the kidneys and the liver to work a lot harder than they typically would, so people who have preexisting problems with these organs are at risk of developing even more severe problems when on Atkins.
Aside from leading to dehydration, acidity can also cause high toxic levels within the body, and over time, these toxic levels can lead to permanent and caustic side effects. One way to help with the removal of these chemicals would be to drink water, but it has to be the right type of water. Many waters have surface tensions that are so high, that the cells in the body can't absorb the water that they need. One way to help eliminate this problem would be to add the right colloidal minerals to the water that you are already drinking to allow for more nutrients to enter the cell and toxins to come out.
There's no "I" in Vegetable
Carbohydrates are considered food for the brain, and even more importantly, many simple carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, contain important antioxidants that are needed to provide a healthy immune system. If you are a follower of Atkins or any other low carb, high fat, and high protein diets, then I don't stay on these particular eating plans for too long a period of time. If you absolutely can't bring yourself to eat a noodle or an apple, you should at least attempt to take some kind of antioxidant supplement.
This article has been authored by Dr Patrick Flanagan, a cellular hydration expert who has developed a unique mineral form called Microcluster® silica and silica hydride to dramatically increase longevity. Silica hydride is the most powerful antioxidant known. To learn more about Dr. Patrick Flanagan and ways to more beauty, health and longer life, for less than $1 a day, please visit: http://www.DrHealthSecrets.com/
How To Avoid Gaining the Holiday 7
As the holidays approach, a frequent question from my clients and subscribers is "How can I avoid gaining weight during the holidays"? Their concern is legitimate. The average American adult gains seven pounds of fat between Thanksgiving and New Years Day.
Top 10 Questions and Answers on Atkins Diet
1. What is Atkins Diet? Dr.
Lose Fat and Retain Muscle By Getting In Touch With Hunger
"Unless that apple tastes like the best apple you've ever tasted in your life, unless that treat or slight deviation in your diet tastes like a dish prepared by a professional chef - you ain't doing it right?unless you are always on the brink of hunger - hunger so deep and intense that eating a single piece of fruit or having a bagel with a hint of jelly is a transcendental taste experience, than you need to redouble your diet effort. There comes a point in deep dieting where the slightest stray from your day to day eating routine results in what I'd call, amplified taste.
Throw Out the Scale
Do you know someone that is obsessed with the scale? Someone who hops on the scale morning, noon and night? And stepping off each time with feelings of frustration or disappointment? With obesity on the rise and weight loss a common household topic, its easy to become obsessed with weight, diets and the scale. This multi-billion dollar industry brings about constant marketing and advertisement on the next solution or quick fix that hits sixty five percent of American's weight issues.
11 Steps to Guarantee Weight Loss and Fitness Success
1. Persistence!Violate this step and you'll never achieve permanent results.
Close Kept Secrets to Weight Loss Lesson #4
How's the practicing going? Are you spending time each day to practice RET, EFT and affirmations? When you make yourself a priority, then everything else falls into place.When we lose our connection to God, to ourselves, then we get off track.
Anti-aging: Is It Really Possible?
Although it is obviously not possible to turn the clock back entirely, we can take many steps now to ensure that not only do we slow down the aging process, but we can also reverse many of the signs of aging that we may presently be experiencing.The biggest key in the fight against aging is of course our diet and nutrition.
Negative Calorie Foods & Weight Loss
You gain weight when your calorie intake is more than your calorie expenditure. But if this calorie equation is reversed, then it results in "negative calorie" balance in your body.
Dealing with Childhood Obesity
Experts tell us that overweight or obese children have reached epidemic proportions. If you spend your childhood being obese then there is a very good chance you will spend your adulthood being obese.
Can You Still Buy Ephedra?
With millions of people aiming for successful weight loss, many are still interested in diet pills and want to buy ephedra. Perhaps you are wondering.
A Look at Bariatric Surgery Patients
Individuals who are interested in bariatric surgery need to be aware of the ramifications. Although significant weight loss can be achieved with the procedure, patients need to have realistic weight loss expectations.
Losing Weight: The Simple Science of Losing Weight
Are you committed to losing weight and keeping it off? Then, it is time to discover the science of losing weight. Losing weight is the result of a chemical reaction that takes place in the body where stored fat is used for energy.
Compulsive Eating and Binge Eating Disaster Plan
Congratulations on waking up each morning and greeting the day with renewed determination! Perhaps you rise and say, Today's the day - I will make it through the entire day sticking to my diet goals." What a wonderful, optimistic way to begin a fresh day.
The Mental Game Of Weight Loss
Many of us have tried losing weight in the past only to have it all find it's way back to us and then we notice it brought a few friends along.Then there's nothing left to do but feel frustrated, and suffer with our weight problem for another several months or years until we get sick and tired again of bering sick and tired and try once again to lose that unsightly weight.
The Jiggle Effect on Faster Weight Loss
Exercise Physiologists who study the effects of exercise on weight loss, have determined that the "jiggling" or shaking of excess body fat when someone walks fast or jogs, in combination with the muscle contractions invlovled in that activity, causes weight loss. I call it the "jiggle effect".
Good Food/Bad Food Whats Left to Eat?
We've entered the Twilight Zone when it comes to the multitude of diets being promoted today. Starting with the Atkins Diet, then the South Beach Diet, now the Hamptons Diet and more.
Action Plan to Take the Weight Off This Year
Addicted to Restaurants Are you addicted to restaurants? So are lots of Americans. What used to be a "treat," going out for dinner, has become more common that cooking at home, and we think we're better off? Think again.
Weight Gain = Poor Quality of Life
Gaining up to 20 pounds over four years can significantly decrease quality of life, according to a study in the Dec. 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Weight Loss Plateaus -- 7 Easy Steps to Overcome It
Have you ever experienced this scenario before?"I have successfully lost 15 of the 25 pounds that I want to lose, but now I am stuck at the same weight even though I am faithfully controlling my food intake and doing my exercises. What happened? Is the diet not working anymore?"Yes, many women over 40 start off their weight loss programs full of excitement and determination, and indeed you do see the pounds dropping off over the first few weeks.
How To Maintain Your Weight Loss Motivation
One of the hardest aspects of getting yourself into shape, is maintaining the motivation you need to achieve your weight loss goals. Just about anyone will lose some of their enthusiasm, a month or so into a weight loss program.
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For a period of more than 50 years now, Cannon has been creating quality gun safes on the market. Cannon gun safe come with a range of unique features and different sizes. And if you are looking for a well established brand of gun safes in the market to buy from, then cannon will serve you best. They are well-known for constructing large gun safes with enough space to store various valuable items besides guns. This is why cannon boast of being one of the top firms in the industry for creating gun safes. Year after year, Cannon has improved its products to make sure they meet the ever changing demands of its customers.
Summary of Contents
- 1 Why Cannon is the best Safe?
- 2 Our Recommend Top 5 Best Cannon Gun Safe Reviews:
Why Cannon is the best Safe?
There are several brands of gun safes in the market today. This is why some people find it a hard task to choose the gun safe of their choice. But with cannon, you can be ascertained to get the best as it has proven over the years. For this reason, we've underlined some few features that place cannon way above other gun safes on the market. Before we discuss about the top cannon safes on the market, here are the features that make cannon to be outstanding among other gun safes.
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Cannon fire safe
The Cannon fire rating is of great quality. Unlike other gun safes, Cannon tests its safes and ensures that they meet 1200 degrees and maintains that temperature for a long while. Such trials ascertain that your gun safe from cannon can withstand any adverse fire situation. It also guarantees the safety of your firearms and valuables in the cabinet.
Triple hard plates Security gun safes
The body of all cannon safe is made of triple hard plates. These are layers of very hardened steel which as well protects the locking system on your gun safe. It ensures that a burglar or thief cannot break into your guns safe easily. Thus, they offer maximum security to your valuables and guns.
Many gun safes have bolts with anti-pry tabs. But Cannon has longer bolts with anti-pry tabs, which as well provide the extra security of the safe. The bolt sizes are not the same as those found in other gun safes as they are a bit longer and more secure.
Cannon safe Unique features
Cannon gun safes are able to power and connect to your electronic device from outside the safe. This feature is unavailable in most of the other gun safes in the industry. This means that you don't rely heavily on the battery and if it runs out, you have other choices. To add to its backup plan, the cannon has a manual combination for accessing the gun safe in case the electronic one fails to operate.
Cannon wide body safe
The great cannon brand offers its loyal customers a wide range of gun safes to select from. These include the commander series, cannon series, armory series, patriot series and scout series. They all have similar features which differ slightly in accordance with their sizes. As well, their prices are different, but they still offer great protection and storage to their users.
Finally, one of the best features that cannon offers to its clients is the lifetime warranty. Many brands or manufacturers of gun safes offer a warranty of up to 3 years. But for cannon, you can be assured to always receive great assistance from its center the moment you purchase one of their gun safes.
Although, it is better to call their support and ask your equerries before placing order. Warranty details information also available on their official site.
Our Recommend Top 5 Best Cannon Gun Safe Reviews:
The list below represents the best cannon gun safe that we recommend you to check out before buying any other safe. They have all the cannon basic features, are top quality and come at a very reasonable price compared to their features.
Cannon office gun safe solutions OS8 H11HEC-15 Safe (Our Top Pick)
When it comes to an office fast access safe, the Cannon safe OS8 H11 series is very desirable. It is compact and offers great security as it is made of steel which is hard to crash. The gun safe is suitable for small and secret places. With a 75 minute fire protection, you can be assured of the protection of your valuables in the safe.
It has 3 to 4 inches long locking bolts and anti-pry tabs. Besides being very secure, it comes with a backup in the form of a power supply with media outlets. These include; 2 USB ports and two 110v outlets. Other key features are high grade upholstery, RJ45 Ethernet, and adjustable shelving that can be customized.
Cannon 24 gun safe review – CA23-H3FDC-15 safe
This is a very amazing cannon safe that comes at a very great price but offers top security. It is easy to customize as it comes with several adjustable shelves for placing your firearms and other valuables. The gun safe is very safe as it is constructed from pure steel and its lock is secured with a triple 60 plus RC steel hard plate that can't be broken with simple tools. It has a 60 minute fire protection capability which means your valuables will be safe for that duration in case of a fire outbreak. It as well comes with backup outlets which are two USB ports and two 110v outlets. Additional features are a door organizer kit, high grade upholstery interior and RJ45 Ethernet.
Best home safe reviews – HS3824-H9TEC-13 gun safe
This cannon HS3824-H9TEC-13 safe is suitable for home use. It can be easily customized with its adjustable shelving and has a 180 degree opening door. In addition, it comes with 4 to 8 inches locking bolts and anti-pry tabs that offer added security. The body is made of steel and it has double steel composite doors for assuring protection of the valuables. It can protect your guns and other valuables for 60 minutes just in case there is a fire. When you purchase this gun safe, you not only receive a lifetime warranty, but as well a backup in the form of power and media outlets.
Fireproof gun safes for home – HS3824-H8TEC-13 safe
This is one of the top rated cannon safe on the market. The home suitable series can be customized as it comes with drawers which can be re-arranged to your preference. Furthermore, it comes with a power supply with media outlets which act as a backup in case the batteries runs out. These are two 110v outlets and a two port USB. With a high fire rating, the safe can secure your valuables for 60 minutes in the presence of fire. The interior is of a high quality and the safe is made of pure steel which is hard to crack.
Cannon 100 gun safe review – A100-H2FDC-15 armory safe
Our last highly rated cannon safe is the Cannon safe A10O H2FDC 15 Armory safe. Not only is it the largest in the Cannon family, but as well offers great protection to its contents. It comes with a big gun storage capacity of at least 100 guns. Furthermore, it has the ability to secure your valuables up to 45 minutes in case of fire. For better security, the Cannon 100 consists of a high security UI EMP lock secured with a triple 60 plus RC steel hard plate. Similar to other cannon gun safes, you receive a lifetime warranty on purchasing it.
To conclude, Cannon gun safes are one of the top in the market. Despite having a long history that dates back to more than 40 years of production, they have continued to produce quality gun safes. Features like longer locking bolts, large capacity, power supply and a lifetime warranty makes them unique. That's why they are highly rated and purchased by many.
I hope you have gotten your answer after reading this Cannon Gun Safe. You can comment below for more information.


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How was your weekend, lovelies? I completed a set of custom notecards for a bride-to-be and packed it over the weekend. Each notecard had the name of her friend embroidered on it, accompanied with a photo of them and a sweet message from the bride. The card is framed by a stitched border.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Custom Notecards
Friday, January 28, 2011
Guest blogging at Sarah's Loft
Hi lovelies, I'm honoured to be guest-blogging at the awesome Sarah's Loft today. I'm sharing on stunning leather shoes so hop on over here for a read!
Have a great weekend!
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Transported to Japan - Octa Hotel
If you know me, you'll know that I'm always on the prowl for things Japanese-related. Octa Hotel in Milenia made my heart skip a beat because I felt as if I've stepped into a cafe in Tokyo (just don't look at the familiar buildings outside)! That's right, it's a cafe and not any form of accommodation. Like many such cafes in Japan, this one is French-inspired and is beautifully decorated so. Food's good too!
I love that they have these baskets, just like in Japan, for ladies to put our bags in. How thoughtful!
They sell some pretty household items as well :)
Octa Hotel originated in Fukuoka but has since expanded to many branches in Kyushu. And now, Singapore!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Feasting the Eyes
Ogling at pictures of artisan bread on this Japanese blog. You have no idea how happy bread makes me.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Little Details of My Work Space
One of my favourite things to do is to look at images of other people's work area. It's inspiring and fun! I also realised I've never posted any pictures of my living space on Cookie Cutter. So, I took a few random shots of some details in my work space. Here you go:
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
In the Mood for Spring - John Patrick S2011
Lovely pieces from John Patrick Spring 2011 Collection.
Happy mid-week, lovelies!
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Monday, January 17, 2011
A Taiwanese Cafe - Agrioz
I love the clean and simple design and how some spots are bathed in gorgeous sunlight! Wishing I'm in Taiwan right now!
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Friday, January 14, 2011
House of Books
How was the week for you? Regardless, I'm sure you're happy that the weekend is here. On some weekends, I just want to laze in the house, sit on the couch and read a book. And if I could do it in a house like this one I'm about to show you, I would have died and be in paradise.
All that books! *salivate* I am madly in love with this living space!
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Christmas Eve 2010
If you follow me on Twitter, you'll probably know how I spent my Christmas eve last December. Otherwise, here are a few photos on it.
T and I decided that we will spend it away from the crowd and fancy restaurants. So, I packed him (roast beef) and myself (salmon) a fresh hearty sandwich, a bottle of wine, and off we went to the Botanical Garden! It was raining on our way there. We didn't let it deter us and it soon stopped.
It was a wonderfully peaceful Christmas eve and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Japanese-inspired French pastries - Flor
Hello there! Are you enjoying 2011 so far? I know I've taken a longer leave than expected. A family member had a minor accident so we've all been a little busier at home. But I didn't forget about you guys! And regardless of how the year started, I'm going to be positive and believe that it's going to be a great year!
For this first post, I want to let you in on this little patisserie with REALLY yummy Japanese-inspired French pastries! Flor (pronounced "fu-ro-ru" is nicely hidden along the quiet Duxton Hill. Its design is simple but warm, a charm I find quintessentially Japanese. The Japanese lady boss at the counter was full of cheer, smile and politeness. When T and I returned from Tokyo last year and suffered from withdrawal symptoms, Flor was one of our antidotes!
Cute signboard reminiscent of many shops in Japan!
These pictures were taken by my iPhone and really don't do the place justice,
especially this cake.
But trust me, the cakes are all unbelievably soft, moist and light!
I had this really refreshing tea as well!
You may thank me after you've checked out this little gem :p


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Ronald G. Roberson, C.S.P., holds a doctorate from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. From 1988 to 1992, he was a staff member of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, serving as a liaison to the Orthodox churches. Father Roberson now lives in Washington, D.C., and is associate director of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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The Maronites of Lebanon traditionally trace their origin back to the late 4th century when a group of disciples gathered around the charismatic figure of the monk St. Maron. They later founded a monastery located midway between Aleppo and Antioch and evangelized the surrounding population. In the 5th century the monastery vigorously supported the christological doctrine of the Council of Chalcedon.
By the 8th century, the monks had moved with their band of followers into the remote mountains of Lebanon, where they existed in relative isolation for centuries. It was also during this period that they began to develop a distinct identity as a church and to elect a bishop as their head, who took the title of Patriarch of Antioch and All the East.
The Maronites came into contact with the Latin Church in the 12th century, when the Latin crusader principality of Antioch was founded. In 1182 the entire Maronite nation formally confirmed its union with Rome. There is a strong tradition among the Maronites that their church never lacked communion with the Holy See.
Patriarch Jeremias II Al-Amshitti (1199-1230) became the first Maronite Patriarch to visit Rome when he attended the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215. This marked the beginning of close relations with the Holy See and a continuing latinizing tendency. The 16th century saw the conquest of the Maronite homeland by the Turks and the beginning of long centuries of Ottoman domination.
A major reforming synod took place at Mount Lebanon in 1736. It drafted an almost complete Code of Canons for the Maronite Church, created a regular diocesan structure for the first time, and established the main lines of Maronite ecclesial life that endure to this day.
By the 19th century the western powers, especially France, began to offer protection to the Maronites within the Ottoman Empire. A massacre of thousands of Maronites in 1860 provoked the French to intervene with military forces. After World War I both Lebanon and Syria came under French control.
When France granted Lebanon full independence in 1943, it attempted to guarantee the safety of the Maronite community by drawing boundaries that would ensure a permanent Maronite majority, and leaving behind a constitution guaranteeing, among other things, that the president would always be a Maronite. This arrangement was threatened by the 15-year long civil war that erupted in Lebanon in 1975. Soon Christians were no longer a majority in the country since many thousands of Maronites left the country to make new lives for themselves in the West, and the very existence of Lebanon seemed uncertain.


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Capsule 1.0: The Ultimate JVM Application Deployment Tool
By Fabio, Ron
The process of deploying a piece of software to run on a computer is, perhaps surprisingly, not trivial. An application is a complicated creature that, when deployed, may find itself in unfamiliar environments where it interacts with different hardware, different infrastructure software, and other neighboring programs. Ensuring that an application survives and thrives is the responsibility of both its code and its deployment process. The balance between the two often depends on the languages, runtime and tools used to construct the program, and therefore, different deployment tools may be appropriate for different technology stacks.
While JVM applications require very little from their environment – just a JVM and a kernel – surprisingly, a good general-purpose deployment tool/mechanism for JVM applications did not exist – so far. Fat JARs don't always work 1 and even when they do they can require platform-specific scripting 2. More recently some have used Docker to deploy Java apps, but Docker is ill-suited to the task: one of its main purposes is to provide general application portability – something that JVM applications already have – and so it requires downloading, deploying and managing a variety of full-OS images and repositories. As a runtime-agnostic tool, Docker also fails to use the JVMs strengths.
Today, after a year of maturation, we are happy to announce the release of Capsule 1.0, a simple, robust and flexible deployment tool for JVM applications. Capsule caters to the unique strengths and requirements of JVM applications, and we believe it is both the simplest and most powerful way to deploy a JVM application, whether it is a desktop application, a microservice, or complex web application. Capsule works well not just for Java applications but for all JVM languages, from Jruby, Jython and Groovy, through Kotlin, Clojure and Scala, to Frege and OCaml-Java. If you're writing programs for the JVM, you should give Capsule a try.
One way of thinking about a capsule is as a fat JAR on steroids (that also allows native libraries and never interferes with your dependencies) and a declarative startup script rolled into one; another, is to see it is as the deploy-time counterpart to your build tool. Just as a build tool manages your build, Capsule manages everything from the build to the launch of your application.
We have designed Capsule with the following principles in mind:
- Packaging needs to be small, portable and convenient. Capsule packages any JVM application – no matter how complex, no matter how many JAR files it is composed of, or source files in scripting languages, or native libraries – as a single executable JAR called a capsule that works on all platforms 3. The capsule may directly contain all of the application's dependencies or simply declare some or all of them, to be downloaded when launched. It is the fat JAR that always works. If you prefer, capsules themselves can also be placed in Maven repositories and downloaded from there when launched.
- Installation has to have minimal impact on the host system, and optionally support updates. A capsule installs itself the first time it is run by creating some files in a temporary directory that may be deleted by the user at any time with no ill effect 4. A capsule may also optionally look for updates – either to the application or its dependencies – and download them when it launches. Those dependencies – which could be language runtimes or web containers – may be shared by other capsules.
Launching must be deterministic yet flexible, possibly secure and optionally restricted. Launching a capsule requires no startup scripts. The capsule looks for the requested JVM version, sets up the classpath and necessary agents and sets the JVM flags. Capsules can also create their own container when launched – to limit resource use, or to use well-known ports without interference from other programs – and as JVM applications can run in unprivileged containers, those containers are safe. Alternatively, security can be provided through the JVM's own security mechanism. Additionally, capsules require only a kernel and a JVM – not even a shell – so they can run on JVM microkernels like OSv. All of this functionality is entirely programmable and composable through caplets, components that customize a capsule's behavior.
Don't invent new tools and new standards when existing ones will do. Capsule is written in Java and can be extended in Java. It respects the JVM ecosystem, doesn't reinvent the wheel, and uses existing tools and standards. A capsule is packaged in an executable JAR, and stores all metadata as simple JAR-manifest attributes; if needed, it is downloaded – fully or partially – from Maven repositories, and it is built using popular JVM build tools like Maven, Gradle or Leiningen. Capsule itself is a simple Maven dependency, as are all the build-tool plugins. There is no need to install new tools.
Capsule Magic with Caplets
The way Capsule provides all this functionality while still staying simple is through caplets, which are modules that customize a capsule's behavior. Caplets can be embedded in a capsule, or packaged separately and used at the command line to wrap and modify the behavior of an existing capsule.
Capsule's first caplet was the Maven caplet, that lets you declare some or all dependencies of your application in manifest attributes instead of embedding them in the capsule JAR. While this may not be necessary for many applications, here are two examples of its usage, which demonstrate Capsule's potential.
The first example is a simple Hello World servlet. When built, it creates a standard WAR file that can be deployed to any servlet container. A closer examination reveals that the WAR is a bit special. Its contents are:
1124 WEB-INF/classes/co/paralleluniverse/examples/HelloWorldServlet.class
653 WEB-INF/web.xml
161596 Capsule.class
1467463 capsule-maven-1.0.jar
As you can see, the WAR contains the
Capsule class, which means its a capsule, as well as an embedded JAR,
capsule-maven-1.0.jar which is the Maven caplet. The JAR manifest looks so:
Manifest-Version: 1.0
Main-Class: Capsule
Premain-Class: Capsule
Caplets: co.paralleluniverse:capsule-maven:1.0
Application: org.eclipse.jetty:jetty-runner:9.3.3.v20150827
Allow-Snapshots: true
Min-Java-Version: 1.7.0
Args: $CAPSULE_JAR
If instead of deploying the WAR to a servlet container you execute it directly,
java -jar build/libs/capsule-runnable-war.war (or, even simply
./capsule-runnable-war.war if the capsule is made "really executable" – see the user documentation for instructions), it will automatically download Jetty, and use it to launch the servlet. The Jetty artifact will be cached and shared among other caplets that use it.
Another example uses JavaScript and the Avatar project that implements Node.js on the JVM. The capsule JAR contains just the JavaScript source, the
Capsule class and the Maven caplet:
161596 Capsule.class
1467463 capsule-maven-1.0.jar
266 app.js
When the capsule is launched, the Avatar runtime – including the native libraries specific to the local OS – will be downloaded from a Maven repository, cached locally, and shared with other Avatar capsules.
Other caplets include a daemon caplet, which launches the capsule as a Unix daemon or a Windows service, a secure caplet, which launches the capsule in a Java sandbox (defined by a specified security policy), a desktop caplet, which turns a capsule containing a GUI application into a native (including icon!) executable for Windows, Mac or Linux, a container caplet, which runs a capsule inside a container and a couple more.
Lightweight Containers for Capsules
Containers are an effective way to sandbox applications as well as to streamline deployment and consolidate servers, so they are a useful DevOps and security tool regardless of the software stack. However, since JVM applications have minimal environmental requirements (that is, a kernel and a JVM) and are generally portable, using a container solution like Docker is a waste of time, space and convenience. On the other hand, the shield caplet creates a lightweight container for a capsule, without requiring the creation of large images 5.
Compared to Docker, capsules containers are small and build quickly. They are more secure as they run in unprivileged containers: getting root access in the container does not translate to root access in the host. Secrets can be stored in environment variables in the host, and logging and JMX monitoring are automatically pumped outside the container (those last couple of features are not yet implemented in Shield, but they soon will; you can see how Capsule's flexibility combined with Java standard mechanisms for logging and monitoring makes them quite easy to implement).
For example we can easily run the quasar-stocks web application in a container with simple bridged networking:
java -jar capsule-shield-0.1.0.jar quasar-stocks-thin.jar
We can then easily retrieve the IP address of the container in which the application is running with:
lxc-attach -P ~/.capsule/apps/quasarstocks.Application_0.1.0-SNAPSHOT/capsule-shield/ -n lxc -- /sbin/ifconfig
When everything works as expected, launching the same command on the final deployment server (possibly as a daemon) with port-forwarding configured to make the service public will allow us to have our web app running in a strong security sandbox with near-zero effort.
What Now?
Head over to capsule.io and start launching capsules!
They require shadowing to avoid collisions, and often even that is not enough, and they don't support native libraries. ↩
They might require non-portable launch scripts to be executed by an OS shell to pick the right JRE version, set up the classpath, agents and JVM parameters. ↩
All platforms that support the JVM, of course, and the needed scripts and native artifacts that might have been included. ↩
Apart from potentially some longer launch time because e.g. of dependencies re-download. ↩
The shield caplet uses LXC to place a capsule into a container. ↩
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STORRS, Conn. -- Saniya Chong has picked up the pace and is making up for lost time as her time with the University of Connecticut women's basketball team begins to wind down.
The Huskies' guard enters Saturday's Senior Day game against Memphis at Gampel Pavilion (SNY, 4 p.m.) having played at least 30 minutes in 13 consecutive games, including all but 22 seconds of top-ranked UConn's 90-45 rout of No. 23 Temple Wednesday night at the XL Center. In her first 122 career games, Chong reached the 30-minute plateau seven times.
There may be no rest for the weary but she knows there's only, at most, about five weeks and 11 games remaining.
"I can't get my last three years back so I'm really just trying to give it my all now," Chong said. "The past three years haven't been exactly what I wanted, but I have had the best four years of my life. I'm getting opportunities here that I would have never gotten anywhere else. Coming here has been the best decision I've made. I'm so happy that I came this far."
The Ossining, New York, native has made no secret about all the ups and downs she's been through since she arrived on campus. Earning coach Geno Auriemma's trust has been hard.
But as a senior she's been a reliable cog in a run that has pushed UConn's NCAA record winning streak to 102.
It started with a big fourth quarter in the Huskies' narrow season opening win at Florida State and continued with a clutch 3-pointer that iced a victory at Maryland. She matched her career high of 20 points and added eight assists in the 90th consecutive win against South Florida.
On the season she is averaging 7.9 points and 3.9 assists in 29.4 minutes per game. Her assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.08 leads the American Athletic Conference and the nation and is on pace to smash Moriah Jefferson's school record of 3.08 set two years ago.
"I think it's about being consistent," Chong said. "The past years I would have a really good game but then be completely invisible. This year I'm being consistent and reliable. It's definitely about confidence. That's a huge thing for me. I'm going out there and just playing and being the teammate that my teammates need me to be."
Her 135-game career totals have her at 716 points, 251 rebounds, 266 assists with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.33, and 105 steals.
Since she and Tierney Lawlor arrived on campus, the Huskies are 143-1 (.993). Of course, Chong is the first to admit that they have ridden the coattails of Jefferson, her former high school rival Breanna Stewart, and Morgan Tuck, to get much of that.
But UConn's Class of 2017 could break the record for wins by a class held by the Huskies' Class of 2016 (151) and break the mark for top winning percentage by a class (.974) held by UConn's Class of 2011 - Maya Moore and Lorin Dixon.
Chong will happily settle to match last year's class with the four national championships, though the other records would likely come along with that.
And no program has won five NCAA titles in a row.
"We have a shot at the fourth and I'm hoping we get it," Chong said. "We could make history the way they did and a little more. It would be a great feeling to be a senior and go out with four national championships. Four national championships and more wins? I would love to tell Stewie about that.
"I'm confident we can do because we've worked so hard. Since the beginning and all the doubts, all of us are coming together and proving to the world that we can do it. And just having four national championships on my back just like the great three … You're not the only ones."
Chong played her final game at the XL Center Wednesday and Saturday will be her final regular season game at Gampel Pavilion. With the Huskies in line to host first and second round NCAA tournament games next months, she figures to get two more shots in her on-campus home.
But Chong has been doing the "last time" thing for six months.
"I started doing that in preseason," Chong said. "We were doing individual workouts and when we finished I thought, 'This is it for me. Good luck to you guys.' "
Chong came to UConn as the only scholarship player in the class. But she'll leave with Lawlor, who joined the team as a walk-on freshman and was given a scholarship by Auriemma two years ago.
"It's going to be pretty emotional but also amazing that we came in together and we are about to leave together," Chong said. "I wouldn't want anyone else to walk out with except Tee."
But with one Ossining High player leaving, another will be joining the Huskies next season.
Andra Espinoza-Hunter, who was a teammate of Chong's as a seventh and eighth grader at Ossining, arrives here in June. Who's better than Chong to give her a little advice.
"I would tell her to never give up," Chong said. "It's going to be a struggle in the beginning. Every freshman goes through it. She's going to have her ups and downs. Every freshman does. It's a new experience and you're juggling school and being on the court and all the hours that go into that. So, never give up and give 100 percent."
Chong, who will receive her bachelor's degree in sociology in May, figured that out for herself.
Now she hopes to go out on top.
"When I first came in here, I didn't expect much," Chong said. "To come this far, it has been an amazing ride. And I just can't wait to finish it with the girls."


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No, I did not drown or get molested by marine mammals.
I wanted to be able to post some photos and needed to get them off my moms phone/dropbox (which took awhile)... then my laptop started to fail.
(Sounds like "The dog ate my homework", but it's true).
Ok, enough excuses
The details:
- There were +70 swimmers
- The event raised nearly $73K for food banks (each swimmer selected a local food bank)
- My team of six raised $3,095 for the HMB "No Strings Attached Breakfast"
- The water was cool (about 51 degrees), but the winds were light and the sun was out
- There were plenty of ducks
But my favorite was the one made by Ann that I towed (until we were separated) around the Pier.
|Yes, those are nuts (Our team name was "the Frozen Nuts").
Although he didn't make the full swim with me, we were reunited on the beach.
- And we all had a blast!
|Kique, Nicole, me, Joel, Lezlee, Gabor
my buddy Chris (who prefers to be "on the water" vs "in the water")
Thanks again to all that donated and/or swam - especially Nick (that set this all up).
I'm already looking forward to Dec 2014.