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At Theta, artificial intelligence helps us to create chatbots - using natural language processing and, in the case of our FAQ bot, machine learning too. We also use a variety of machine learning tools to generate insights and predictive analysis for our analytics customers. All of which supports intelligent decision making, drives efficiencies and enhances customer engagement.
We are also interested in the potential of machine learning to enable our cyber security.
The value of perfect information
Machine learning is becoming increasingly important for cyber security. Without perfect intelligence about your adversaries, it should be impossible to tell what techniques and tradecraft they might use against you in the future. Machine learning can deliver insights into adversary behaviour that complements intelligence derived through other means. It also enables much greater agility and flexibility, since AI-based tools are generally quicker to deploy and faster to deliver positive operational effects than legacy tools.
The ability to detect outlying data artefacts or correlate events are the principles used by security information & event management systems (SIEM). A SIEM will ingest and correlate the large amounts of data generated by the security appliances (like firewalls) and agents across an enterprise in an attempt to detect adversary activity. The shortcoming here is that is many of the responsive activities still require a human to take action, and even then, only after the event has occurred. Wouldn't it be better to defeat the threat before it became an incident? This is where using AI to perform the analysis and prevention in real time is powerful.
Know your enemy
Understanding the human motivations behind hacking can enlighten your network defenders about where to focus their activities. This is because hacking is ultimately a human endeavour and you are often selected as a target by a human, not a computer. The cyber kill chain doesn't begin with reconnaissance, it begins with a motivation that drives target selection. All contemporary advice on the cyber kill chain seems to forget this crucial step in the process.
For example, a military operation would not go ahead without some understanding of the enemy's capability, will and intent. An army wouldn't deploy without knowledge of the terrain they had to fight through and an air force wouldn't fly without knowing what the weather was or where the air defence missile systems were. Yet many organisations seem happy to forget about all context. They abdicate responsibility for cyber security to their IT departments, who are expected to 'beat the bits' against every conceivable attack and patch every vulnerability, without considering what the enemy might be up to.
Current commodity malware that targets organisations indiscriminately is usually easier to detect and defeat. More advanced adversaries present a greater danger because their motivations and targeting processes are largely hidden. Adversaries using AI to make their target selection are especially dangerous.
No hacker leaves no trace
With AI, the targeting, payload selection, weaponeering, delivery and execution could in theory be totally automated with the ruthless and efficient logic of a computer. Human hackers often get caught because they get spooked, over confident or frustrated and make 'noise' on the target network that gives them away. A risk-aware and AI-enabled adversary would probably not make the same mistakes and if they did they would learn very quickly.
Two pictures showing the same thing: WannaCry ransomware was obvious to the user but was a little harder to find when looking at the hexadecimal code. Machine learning could protect you from such attacks even if you weren't patched against that vulnerability.
Many nation-state adversaries are unlikely to go full-AI for their offensive cyber capabilities anytime soon. They are likely to retain a human in the loop to ensure proportionality and minimise the chances of collateral damage or runaway propagation of a cyber attack. The real danger is likely to either come in the form of commoditised AI frameworks which can be 'rented' from cyber criminals, or rogue nation-states, as we have seen with WannaCry and the Mirai botnet.
It gets worse. AI can now be used to defeat security controls such as 'CAPTCHAs' (security controls used to differentiate between humans and computers on webforms). While this application of AI was used to solve a unique problem, there are various frameworks such as Microsoft Azure AI platform, Google Tensor Flow, Amazon Web Services AI and IBM Watson that could be used by anyone to defeat other controls.
AI on the defensive
The good news is that AI can also be used to defeat, or at least disrupt, cyber threats.
At Netsafe, they have developed an AI chatbot to converse with scammers. If you've ever received an alluring opportunity via email about a lost prince trying to wire some funds through your account or a long-misplaced lottery ticket, then you can now forward the email to firstname.lastname@example.com and they will take over the conversation for you, without exposing you to any risk. By holding convincing email conversations with scammers, the chatbot consumes their time and resources, making their work less productive.
But what about defeating technical tradecraft? We have seen how rapidly adversaries can rapidly weaponise opportunities such as leaked NSA hacking tools and turn them into effective ransomware. If no signatures exist for the malware being used or if the attack launched directly into memory without writing to disk, then how can the attack be detected, let alone defeated?
Machine learning and malware detection
Machine learning can examine data structures it hasn't seen before and derive insights from them. In the case of cyber security, we take a few characteristics of both malicious and harmless files or behaviours and the plot the results on a simple X,Y chart. Red dots represent data points for malicious events and blue represents legitimate activity:
There is some distinction between legitimate and harmful files, but the data is very 'noisy'. Although there are some clusters of both good and bad, it's nowhere near clear enough to make a classification either way.
What if we add hundreds of characteristics to the model and view the results from different angles?
Now we have a slightly better view of the distinction between good and bad files, but it could be better. Perhaps if we cast the 'shadow' the data forms onto different shaped objects like spheres or saddles to accentuate the differences? Then very clear patterns begin to emerge allowing us to make a more definitive classification:
Even with outlying data points it would still be possible to estimate the validity of an event, especially when considered with other behaviours being detected and correlated. Machine learning systems do this in real time without the need for vast signature libraries and without having seen the behaviours or data before. Better still, machine learning systems continuously refine their rules to make increasingly accurate assessments, and can be 'taught' in a more structured environment by humans about definitively good or bad situations.
This is not a mathematical fantasy. We use this technology every day at Theta and recommend it to our clients. Give us a call if you want to know more.


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"Boom Boom" is back.
Local favorite and ISKA champion Randy "Boom Boom" Blake returned from a layoff with a fourth round stoppage win over Manny Mancha Friday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The bout headlined the XFN 347 event at the River Spirit Casino and was streamed worldwide on Fite TV.
The fight between the two GLORY kickboxing veterans was a classic matador versus bull match up. Mancha, a hard hitting southpaw, came straight ahead and looked to land his hyped left hand. The quicker Blake caught him coming in with jabs and good right hands, and countered an inside low kick with a right that dropped Mancha late in the first round. Mancha got up but was still dazed and the bell may have saved him.
Blake continued to catch Mancha coming forward in the second round. Mancha would occasionally land but the better shots were clearly Blake's. Mancha tried to score with some knees from the clinch in the third but Blake had his guard up. Both men appeared to feel the effects of the pace. In the fourth, Blake landed a counter right over a Mancha left that dropped the California fighter. Mancha beat the count but was still groggy, and the fight was waved off.
"That's the best of me yet. I had a lot of things going on. A lot of stress you know? Going back into training camp. After last time, I didn't get a chance to fight. I didn't take any time off. I put in 15 weeks for this camp. I knew I had five more rounds left in me," Blake said in the post fight interview.
"I been hit harder but he did a good job by keeping the pressure," he said when asked about how he prepared for Mancha's pressuring style and the power of his left hand. "We knew what he was going to do which was throw that left hand constantly and throw that left kick. And he does a great job so hat's off to Manny. The game plan for this fight was be first, be last. That I did do."
Blake improves to 35-4 with the win. Mancha slips to 12-3.
Undercard Kickboxing Results:
Alfred "Freight Train" Walker KO2 Ramon Barber (3 x 3, 150lbs)
Walker, who hails from nearby Muskogee, Oklahoma, won an eight man tournament last year. Barber defeated Walker in a boxing match a few years ago, and this was an opportunity for Walker to settle the score. Walker was the quicker fighter and landed some nice combinations in the first round. A hard knee to the body finished off Barber in the second after Walker hurt him downstairs. Walker spoke of possibly fighting in Japan in October in the post fight interview. Walker is now 14-1. Barber is 8-6.
Malcom Hill UD3 Chis'lon Collins (3 x 3, 145lbs)
Hill pressed the action, and got the better of Collins in a battle of debuting pros. Hill backed up Collins to the fence and threw some nice combinations, and also scored with some solid low kicks on the outside.
Obinwa Ikebanna KO1 Brett Richison (3 x 2, amateur)
Both fighters started cautiously, working low kicks and sizing each other up. Ikebanna threw a right uppercut that missed and a left hook, then a follow up right head kick that landed on the hands down Richison. Richison hit the deck and looked groggy, and the bout was immediately waved off.
James Oliver TKO3 Trenton Barr (3 x 2, amateur, 145lbs)
Oliver was too much for the debuting Barr. The taller southpaw was able to land long left hands on Barr, and scored a knockdown in the second. In the third, Oliver was dominating, and after he landed some solid knees to the body, the referee stepped in to rescue the fading Barr.
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Update: Atlus has released an official response to today's events. They can confirm that there's nothing "dangerous" or "defective" within any edition of Persona 5 and that only a "tiny" amount of cancellations have been issued by Amazon. Any users who have experienced issues with Amazon regarding their Persona 5 pre-orders should contact customer support for more information. Exactly what the issue was at Amazon or why so many people in the community shared similar cancellation problems remains unclear.
The Persona 5 community is confused and angry after Amazon sent out cancellation orders en masse earlier today, with the JRPG just weeks away from launch. Pre-orderers of Persona 5's standard SteelBook edition, as well as the Take Your Heart Premium edition, each reportedly received cancellation notices. Though, at first the community believed all Persona 5 orders were affected, Amazon has since officially clarified the situation. Not all pre-orderers have been affected.
According to Amazon, only the SteelBook and Take Your Heart Editions of Persona 5 were cancelled, specifically because of a manufacturer-caused defect:
"The actual reason why the order was canceled is that the entire inventory Amazon had received from the manufacturer had a major defect that was detected by one of our valued customer like you're [sic] and then an investigation began to check if all the items have the same issue and we had to cancel mass orders and return the item back to the manufacturer."
The Persona 5 cancellations appear to be solely associated with Amazon pre-orders at this time, as customers of other online retail outlets have not reported similar cancellations (despite some initial rumors). Publisher Atlus has also confirmed this, recently tweeting that they are working with Amazon to figure out what the problem is in the hope of correcting it.
The official cancellation email, however, made the issue out to be much more significant than just a standard defect. According to one received email, Amazon cited "regulated materials classified as dangerous goods" as the purpose of the cancellation. They noted that these types of products have to be delivered in a certain way and that Amazon could not ultimately provide that. Obviously that sounds like much larger of an issue than a simple SteelBook defect.
A second take, however, is that this has all been a giant mistake on Amazon's part. Would a shipment of video games truly be cancelled over a risk of dangerous materials? Would no other retailer be issuing similar cancellations, despite offering the exact same products? This could all be one big accident on Amazon's part. In fact, one pre-orderer is claiming that Amazon has already told him it was a mistake and that they should re-order the game:
"Well, I got a response from Amazon. They said it was a mistake, and that I should reorder the item. They also said they would wave shipping costs. I don't know if this is a case by case situation, but if you had your order cancelled, contact Amazon and they might respond with the same information now."
For the sake of the Persona 5 fans who have been looking forward to their special editions, hopefully this has all just been one big misunderstanding. With any luck, everything gets solved soon before its release date.
Persona 5 launches on April 4 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.
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Firefighters had to free a woman from the wreckage of a car following a crash in Wyke this afternoon.
Two crews from Bradford were called to the scene in Station Road shortly before 2.20pm.
They worked to free the woman from the car before handing her over to Yorkshire Ambulance Service paramedics.
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Two internationally respected Cantabrian sportsmen have signed
on to represent Christchurch International Airport overseas.
Cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee and rugby hero Brad Thorn are
the first of a team of Christchurch International Airport
Ambassadors and will represent the airport in India and Japan
Sir Richard will begin his duties next month, traveling to India
with airport managers to meet airline and travel industry
executives and other officials.
Christchurch International Airport CEO Jim Boult says Sir
Richard's ambassadorial role will help raise the profile in India
of not only the airport, but also Christchurch and the South
"Sir Richard is a cricketing legend recognised the world over
and particularly in India, where cricket has a very strong
following," says Mr Boult. "He played in 86 test matches for
New Zealand over 18 years and is the greatest all rounder in the
history of the game. He is well known and highly respected in
Sir Richard says he is delighted by the opportunity to promote
Christchurch Airport.
"In my opinion, Christchurch Airport is the gateway to the most
beautiful parts of New Zealand," he says. "Christchurch is my home
and I live here by choice, surrounded by the best New Zealand has
to offer. I look out my window towards the stunning Southern Alps
and know it's exactly the sight many Indian travellers come here to
see. I'm keen to help more of them do that."
Brad Thorn is acknowledged as the former hard man of the All
Blacks forward pack and is now playing for Japanese club Fukuoka
Sanix Blues, but says he has a soft spot for Christchurch.
"Most international travellers come to New Zealand for our
awesome mountains and lakes, so they love flying in to Christchurch
over the Southern Alps. Christchurch Airport welcomes millions of
visitors every year and I look forward to helping more Japanese
visitors see the best of New Zealand. I hope to help airlines
consider New Zealand and the South Island as a must-see destination
for Japanese travellers."
CEO Jim Boult says the airport ambassadors will work closely
with the company's aeronautical business development team, sharing
their love of the South Island with officials, airlines and
agencies, including those already providing services here.
"Statistics show international visitors spend more time and more
money in the South Island, so we plan to work with our ambassadors,
airlines and travel companies to make our epic scenery and amazing
experiences available to more travellers," he says.
"New Zealand and India are Commonwealth countries with many
principles and interests in common," he says. "Our country is very
popular there through a shared love of cricket and pride in both
our film-making industries. Sir Richard's appointment is not only
recognition of those aspects, but also a nod to the 2015 World
Cricket Cup, co-hosted by us and Australia. By then, we hope to
have improved access to the South Island through codeshares with
existing carriers and an Indian airline service here. Over the past
five years, Indian visitor numbers to Christchurch have grown by 55
per cent, a trend we hope to see continue."
Mr Boult says the Japanese market has been significant for the
South Island for many years, with Japanese visitors opting to
arrive in Christchurch to be closer to the scenery they come
looking for.
"The South Island is a 'must' in any Japanese travel itinerary
and tour companies are always considering new southern experiences
for their travellers. We look forward to working with Brad to
encourage travel companies to bring more Japanese visitors here
directly, then transfer to a short service to Mt Cook or
Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism Chief Executive Tim Hunter
is confident the Japanese visitor market has considerably more
growth potential, especially over the summer months when direct air
services are operating from Tokyo to Christchurch.
"At its peak, New Zealand welcomed more than 178,000 Japanese
visitors in 2004, with the vast majority wanting to see the South
Island," he says. "Whilst that number has declined considerably a
stronger Japanese Yen resulted in a resurgence of demand in 2010.
The South Island is still what Japanese visitors come to see, so we
believe offering more flight options that connect our iconic South
Island tourism regions will bring more of them back here."
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I love cooking and trying out new recipes. I saw this recipe posted to the paleo recipe site PaleOMG. Eating healthy is all about being prepared and sometimes casseroles are so easy to throw together, pop in the oven, and eat. I'm always looking for new ways to use ingredients and this one caught my eye. I made a few changes based on what I had in my fridge and it was yummy and husband approved. Next time I will definitely be trying it with chorizo. Make sure to check out PaleOMG for lots of yummy recipes!
Follow this link to original website: http://paleomg.com/almost-5-ingredient-green-chile-chorizo-cauliflower-casserole/
Below is the recipe with the slight changes I made from the original recipe.
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 8 ounces canned diced green chiles
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- 10:45 am to 11:15 am – Outside Play (weather permitting)
- 11:15 am to 11:30 am – Bathroom
- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Lunch, Story, Bathroom
- 12:30 am to 2:15 pm – Nap
- 2:15 pm to 2:30 pm – Bathroom and Bus
Three and Four Year Old Preschool Schedule
Time Block I:
Arrival (9:15 am)
Learning Centers – Arts and Crafts, Puzzles, Wooden Blocks, Beads, Books,
Home-living Center
Time Block II:
Teacher Selected Activities
(9:15 am to 11:00 am)
Morning Circle – 9:15 am to 9:30 am
Group Work – 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Snack and Bathroom – 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Paper – 10:30 am to 10:45 am
Music – 10:45 am to 11:00 am
Time Block III:
Self Selected Outdoors Activities
(11:00 to 11:30 am)
Time Block IV:
Lunch Period (11:30 am to 12:30 am)
Toileting, Wash Hands, Departure of half day children at 11:45, Lunch, Quiet Time
(Story Time and Set up Cots)
Time Block V:
Rest Time/Nap Time (12:30 to 2:30 pm)
Rest/Nap Time
Wash Hands
Afternoon snack
Departure for children who ride bus (2:30)
Time Block VI:
Self Selected Activities/Afternoon Care (2:30 to 6:00 pm)
Indoor Play
Outdoor Play
Homework, Story Time, Science Activities, Puppets, Games, etc.


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I'm brand new to the group so apologies if i'm posting this in the wrong section. I'm after some advise with regards to replacing my wheels, I'm trying to find out what the sizes mean and what actual effect will if make, I've not been able to get a straight answer from any of the suppliers to be honest and when you're looking at paying out nearly a grand I would really like to know exactly what I'm buying. The two sizes are 17x8J / 17x7J ? any suggestions/advise would be very much appreciated.
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Kenny backs woman raped by father
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has claimed there are inadequacies within the court system after a man who raped his daughter over a 10-year period walked free.
Mr Kenny urged the Court of Criminal Appeal to deal with the case involving convicted rapist Patrick O'Brien as a matter of urgency.
The 72-year-old was handed a 12-year sentence with nine suspended, but was released on bail to await an appeal on the jail term. Mr Kenny said: "It has filled the people with a sense of revulsion. I trust that the Court of Criminal Appeal will deal with the referencing of this as a priority."
Fiona Doyle was raped once a week for a decade from the age of eight. She said she was devastated by the sentencing.
Mr Kenny praised Ms Doyle, who waived her right to anonymity, saying she had shown great courage throughout the case. He added that he would arrange an Oireachtas debate on potential reforms to the court system, which were first proposed by Justice Minister Alan Shatter last September.
"I suggest we should have a discussion about what the Oireachtas feels should be put in place for the future, given that there are inadequacies with some respects of our court system in terms of consistency, membership and capacity to respond quickly," Mr Kenny said.
This follows calls for the Government to introduce sentencing guidelines for sex offences.
The Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) is writing to the justice minister to demand greater consistency in such cases. Opposition parties Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein also called for sentencing guidelines to be written into law, with the former preparing to publish a Bill on the establishment of a Sentencing Council.
RCNI spokeswoman Cliona Saidlear described O'Brien's sentencing as dreadful. She said: "There is deep hurt and outrage out there. Every time there is a sentence like this, it has a lasting impact in terms of a survivor's confidence and their vindication, of survivor's rights, and a survivor going forward and feeling they will be taken seriously."
O'Brien pleaded guilty to 16 charges of the rape and indecent assault of his daughter. Mr Justice Paul Carney suspended nine years of his sentence and remanded him on bail, with regard to his poor health, as he awaits the appeal.


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At last count, following were the XLers who participated in the Mumbai Marathon.
(In no particular order)
1. Emmy David (83)
2. Abhijit Kelkar (BM 94)
3. Chandramouli V (BM 91)
4. Narayan Swamy (BM 91)
5. Amit Buchar (2001)
6. Jayanta (2001)
7. Val Souza (87)
8. Abhishek Sancheti (2007)
9. Ganesh Raman (2003)
10. Chandra Bhattacharjee (IR90)
11. Luvkesh Bhatia, Exec-PGP 2005
Also present were :
Jaspal Bindra (84) at the start-up line waving out to all
P S Jayakumar (BM 84) - PSJ is the country business manager - consumer banking for Citibank in India.
try out the site http://www.global-pix.com, select Mumbai marathon from the list of races and type in your bib number..your pic shud be there..
Kim's Note : Please let me know if there are any errors or omissions in the above list.


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Well we should have seen this coming to. Not the original announcement that Wachovia would be moving certain operations to St. Louis, but the fact that Wachovia will follow in the path of many Fortune 100/500 companies in its efforts to cut costs by moving portions of its operations out of the United States.
The trend of companies moving call centers and help desks by way of "outsourcing" continues well below the radar nowadays. It so common that it is almost not even news anymore. Thats sad.
It is a by-product of an inefficient corporate tax system that rewards companies for not employing Americans and hiring other nationalities on the cheap as cost cutting practices that benefit the bottom line in a competitive marketplace.
It is also the by-product of a global economy and trade policy that is completely unbalanced.
First Wachovia leaves Richmond, changes the big billboard and now evidently is taking its logo to the Phillipines as well. Surprised? The only surprise to me was it wasn't India.
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Now to the fun stuff, one of my art creation, the Zodiac series, based on characters from Disney, Marvel and Star Wars, has been featured in the Taiwanese website "EBCBUZZ". I was so happy that my designs has gain interest from over seas. Being an introvert and having social anxiety, I seldom promote my artwork publicly. So for someone to discover my artwork and shared it has gave me great pleasure. And I hope my most favorite series, the "Luminous Series", will get some attention some day as well.
Fabulous 2018
2018 has come to an end, and it was a pretty great year for me. But I wanted to start off by saying that it was a sad year for the Marvel fans as the comic legend, Stan Lee, have passed away. RIP Stan Lee, without you, there will be no Marvel of today. You and your cameos will be missed! Excelsior!!
Now to the fun stuff, one of my art creation, the Zodiac series, based on characters from Disney, Marvel and Star Wars, has been featured in the Taiwanese website "EBCBUZZ". I was so happy that my designs has gain interest from over seas. Being an introvert and having social anxiety, I seldom promote my artwork publicly. So for someone to discover my artwork and shared it has gave me great pleasure. And I hope my most favorite series, the "Luminous Series", will get some attention some day as well.
I finally got a chance to visit Europe. I am a big Mozart fan, and Vienna has always been on my places to-go list, because Vienna is the city of Musicians. I am so glad that I was able to visit Mozart's home in Vienna and Salzburg. Another place on my list is Greece. I've always been fascinated by Greek mythology since I was a kid, and really enjoyed watching movies with stories about the Greek Pantheon, and I'm also dying to see the beautiful blue Aegean sea! So this is really a dream come true to me. Oh and of course, Disneyland de Paris! can't miss that one! One more Disneyland (Shanghai) and I will have gone to all Disneyland around the world! Yay!!
Last but not least, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the Pixar Animation Studios and attended the special screening of "Incredibles 2" at their studio theater, even before the world premiere. It was such a treat. I also had the opportunity to tour the Walt Disney Animation Studios and attended a special screening of "Ralph Breaks the Internet"! During the tour, I was escorted through the hallways of the studio, which was filled with artworks by many Disney artists. It was very inspirational and I never thought that I would be so lucky to have the chance to visit the studio since they were usually not open to the public before, but who knew right? Guess that's the Disney Magic!
Looking forward to another wonderful year! Happy New Year! Cheers!
New Year. New Hope
Bye - Bye 2016
Time really do flies… is it already the last day of 2016? Every year today, I get very emotional and feeling a little blue. Looking back to 2016, there wasn't much changes… not too much negative, and after a few years of hard work, my art business is in a more stable form. Although there are much more improvements to be made, but a little improvement each year is also very encouraging. Especially when I get positive feedbacks from customers, I have this feeling that is indescribable.
During 2016, I see my family members and friends struggle with health issues, and many celebrities have left us… I feel that while I still can, I should do more meaningful things, cherish what I have and with whom I'm with. Live life to the fullest and leave with no regrets!
Looking forward into the New Year, I hope I can become a better person and always do the right thing and stay happy, and I wish that everyone stay healthy and happy too.
Happy New Year!! Cheers!
My 2015
2015 came and went, seeing the last sheet of paper on my peel-off calendar, I'm feeling a little blue. The feeling inside of me is the same every last day of the year, and is taken over by "Sadness", because another year is gone. I always need some time to adjust to my emotions for the new year. Yes, I watched too much "Inside Out"… XD
So to summarize the positive and negative events of 2015, I can tell you that it was a roller coaster ride.
Starting off the year, I was so delighted to have met my idol, the Disney Legend, Master Animator, and creator of Ariel, Glen Keane! To hear him giving a speech in person was very encouraging and also very emotional for me. I grew up with Ariel and it was this character that inspired me to draw and sing. The first song I learned to sing was Part of Your World. This character meant so much to me, and it was created and drawn by Glen Keane. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to meet Glen Keane and it was such an inspirational moment. Already having met the writers, directors and producers of the Little Mermaid, Ron Clements and John Musker, at the Walt Disney Studios last year, and also Alan Menken and Jodi Benson before that, I felt that I'm a lucky girl to have been able to meet the whole team of my favorite childhood animation. I guess this is the Disney Magic (Dream, Wish & Believe).
In March, I was excited to be invited to the Walt Disney Company's 2015 Annual Meeting. It was a unique and fun experience and not as boring as I thought it would be. Mickey Mouse was there to greet us along with Olaf, Storm Troopers and more! After the meeting, we were all treated to an early screening of Cinderella. It was a wonderful experience.
I loved animation and that's how I started to draw. But unfortunately, I did not have the chance to study animation when I was young and settled for graphic design in college. I stopped drawing for a while and was working in the music industry. I felt that during this time, my art skill has deteriorated, and I'm always hesitant to present my artwork to great Disney artist because I felt that my art skills are not up to the quality of their standards. But thanks to my hubby, he gave a set of my Allure Series artwork to a Disney Artist, Mike Peraza, and received positive comments. This gave me confidence to help me continue to do what I like to do. I am now continuing to draw and also working on my new style of artwork. I don't quite have a name for this style yet, but as some of you may have seen, it's basically artwork with black background with high contrast colors and lighting effects.
I attended the 2015 D23 Expo in August and was overwhelmed by Star Wars fans. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of Star Wars, so this felt like a Star Wars convention more than a Disney convention. But other than the Star Wars makeover, there were many other events to keep me occupied. I saw many actors and actresses but was very excited to see another one of my favorite actor, Johnny Depp. He sure was mad as a hatter, but it was fun. One disappointing thing about this event was that the
merchandise was very hard to come by. There was a D23 exclusive Pixar shirt that I really really wanted to get, but was not able to because of the many scalpers purchasing all of them and putting it on eBay for 3x the amount of the original price. I was down for a few days. But overall, it was still a fun expo and this year was definitely a new experience for me.
This year was the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland and also the Diamond Celebration. I had high hopes for my visit this year, and with high hopes came with disappointing moments. Started the day with a bad experience at the parking garage. There was some accident earlier in the day and we were directed to make a detour to a different nearby parking garage which was a little further away and with all the commotions, we finally arrived at the gate almost an hour later. Then at the entrance where we were stuck for a long time. There was a malfunction of the ticketing machine and instead of directing us to the next line, the cast member just sat there waiting for the manager to come help without letting the rest of the line know about what's happening and how long it would take. So we ask if we can just go to the next line and she said that we will have to go to the end of the line, which doesn't make sense as we were already in line for a long time. So we waited and waited and finally another cast member came and we were let through. So with that out of the way, the rest of the day was great and fun… until… the fireworks. We were already excited to be in Disneyland and was waiting for the finale before we head home, the Diamond Celebration fireworks! But to our great disappointment, the fireworks had some technical difficulty and was cancelled. But we were told that it was cancelled due to high winds! High winds!!! We looked around, none of the leaves were even moving… it was a calm day all day long. But I guess Disney didn't want people to know that they had technical difficulties. Oh well… it was just disappointing and it wasn't the happiest place on earth for me this time.
Even though it wasn't the best experience, but the force of the Disney Magic will bring me back to Disneyland again in the near future.
Looking forward to the new year of 2016 and wish everyone a Happy New Year! Cheers!
December 2014
I actually do not like writing blogs because I am not the type of person who knows how to express myself. Most of the time I would start a blog and then just stop. I just couldn't think of what to write and just erase the whole thing. So I have decided that I will just write a blog once a year.
Looking back into 2014, for Malaysians, it hasn't been a good year. Three Malaysian related flight incidents have been a nightmare for us... Even though Malaysian Airlines MH370 have been missing for quite some time, I still have hope and wishes everyone in flight MH370 returns home soon. Unless evidence is found, I still believe they are alive. Being a Malaysian myself, I am sadden by these events and I want to give my condolences to the family and friends of passengers in flight MH17 and QZ8501.
During 2014, there are a few unforgettable moments that I have experienced. My pet dog, Pongo, had to undergo surgery while I was away in Malaysia which kept me awake for two nights. This kind of feeling made me realized that this little dog that I adopted 2 years ago is now part of my family. He is like a son to me and I love him very much!
The first time I had one of my art piece available for auction, I worried that it was not good enough and that I may have to bring it home because no one will like it. To my surprise, there were a couple of people on a bidding war to win my art piece. I was glad and felt very honored that my art work was appreciated. I believe that there are still people that will appreciate ones work not because of who they are but because of the quality of their work. If you think about it, most people before they are well known, are just hard working individuals trying to proof the quality of their work. Because of my artwork being noticed, I was asked to help design the artwork for ceramic tile coasters for the Jolly Holiday Christmas Party by the Golden Gate Disneyana Club. At the party, seeing everyone receiving the tiles and telling me how much they liked it really made me feel appreciated and full of satisfaction, even though I was not a well known or famous artist. Just like 2 years ago when I was asked to perform at the Walt Disney Family Museum, this made me realize that hard work will pay off.
This year is also the year that I finally had the oppurtunity to watch the Maestro Danny Elfman in concert. Being able to watch and listen to Danny Elfman singing live as Jack Skellington from Nightmare before Christmas and see never before seen original artwork by Tim Burton was one of the most meaningful and memorable Halloween ever!
25 years ago, my dad bought me a VHS version of Disney's "The Little Mermaid", and i fell in love with this movie. Unfortunately, I didnt get a chance to watch it at the big screen. Being born and raised in Malaysia and after 25 years later, I would never thought that I will get to watch this movie again at the big screens inside the Walt Disney Studios with the creators of The Little Mermaid, John Musker and Ron Clements. It was such an emotional experience because this movie shaped me into who I am today, a vocalist and an artist.
To wrap up 2014, all the negative and positive is now an after thought, so to move into 2015, I am making a wish upon a star that I can meet the mermaid master and Disney Legend, Glen Keane, who is also my most favorite artist.
Happy New Year, I wish my dream will come true! ºoº
Cutesy Disney Princesses
After creating my Origami Series Princesses, I was told by someone that they looked too skinny and can be a bad influence. As an artist's point of view, it doesn't matter if they look skinny or fat, as long as it is a good representation of a person, then that is good enough. But anyhow, this person has inspired me to create this new "Cutesy Princesses" piece. With this piece, I tried to bring out the positive of these body figures because not everyone is created equal, and anyone can be a princess.
Time flies... today is the last day of the year 2013. Thinking back on what I have done this year, there were happy times, down times but overall, it was still a good year.
Let's start off with the not so good stuff first. My crowd funding indiegogo campaign was not successful, I didn't raise the amount that I needed to create my album. But that's okay, just like what Walt Disney said, "It's good to have a hard failure when you're young". So with the little amount that I received, I was able to create a demo album. This also gave me time to relax a bit so I have time to continue with my art interest.
I began to draw again, and have learn how to do it digitally. I created my own style of Disney inspired artworks, the "Origami" and "Allure" Series. I never would have thought that I would return to doing art. And this time, it's Disney inspired art, the subject that most interest me. Being able to provide my artwork for sale also encourage me to do more. Knowing that someone somewhere in this world appreciate my artwork and purchase a phone case with it, carrying it with them everyday makes me smile with glee. But I will not stop doing traditional art as that is my first true passion.
During the year, I attended the GGDC spring meeting in which I donated one of my artwork for the club to use as a raffle. To my surprise, I was excitedly happy to see that my artwork had one of the most tickets being used to hopefully win that piece.
Again during the GGDC Xmas party, I donated another piece to the club as a raffle prize. Once again, my artwork had one of the most tickets placed in the bowl. Here is a photo of the winner of my artwork. I never thought that my artwork would be appreciated so much and this have really encourage me to continue on what I love.
This year I had the honor to meet a few talented Disney artist and Legends. They are but not limited to, Tyrus Wong, Andreas Deja, and Claire Keane. But I hope in 2014 I can also meet Claire's father, Glen Keane. He have inspired me the most ever since I was little. I have learn so much from listening to these artist during their workshops and talks. They inspired me even more to create more good artworks.
Traveling... although I haven't done too much traveling this year, but I did made one spectacular trip. I went on an Alaskan Cruise with the Disney Cruise Line! It was the most fascinating places that I have been too. The glaciers were majestically beautiful. I rode a helicopter and then a float plane. The Alaskan Huskies were so cute. The food were great. The King crab legs were delicious. The scenery is just breath taking. I'd go there again in a heart beat.
One sad moment this year was the passing of Walt Disney's daughter, Diane Disney Miller. She was such a nice and humble lady and have contributed so much to promote Walt Disney's Legacy. I'm so honored to have meet this wonderful lady and hope that she enjoyed the CD that I have recorded for her. Without Diane, I wouldn't have been able to perform at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Her passing was such a shock to me but she will always be in my heart, just like Walt Disney.
I hope I will have another magical year in 2014!
Happy New Year!!!
My Pixar Week
Started the week by enjoying a nice and sunny Saturday at the Lasseter Family Winery. This winery has such a nice and cozy atmosphere. Then on Thursday, attended a fundraising benefit event for the Techbridge school for girls at the Pixar Animation Studios and was treated to a special pre-release screening of Monsters University. To cap off the week, went to the Walt Disney Family Museum for a presentation of Disney/Pixar 101 by Pixar Producer Jonas Rivera and Disney historian Don Peri. Diane Disney Miller and her husband Ron Miller was also there attending the presentation.
GGDC Spring Meeting
This is the first time I donated one of my drawings and what better than to donate it to the Golden Gate Disneyana Club. I always have the lack of confident to show off my artwork in person other than to my family and close friends. But I build up some courage today and wanted to help out the club, so I donated this drawing I did for the Mermaid themed meeting. The drawing was for a raffle prize and there were quite some also very nice items up for raffle. All of them are authentic Disney collection items. But to my surprise, my drawing was one of the most wanted items in the raffle. Having dreamt of drawing for the Disney company, this is as close as I can go for now and was very happy to be acknowledged by Disney fanatics! This will encourage me to continue to create more artwork and hopefully, maybe in the future, my dream may come true again.
Merry Christmas!
The year 2012 is wrapping up and looking back the past two years, I was involved with many Disney Magic. I spent last year's Christmas on the Disney Dream cruise line sailing in the Bahamas and then counted down the year at Disney World Magic Kingdom. But my most memorable moment this year is when I was invited to perform my musical show "A Tribute to Walt Disney" at the Walt Disney Family Museum. It was an honor to be able to pay tribute to Walt Disney at the Walt Disney Family Museum which was founded by Walt's daughter, Diane Disney Miller. I will never forget this moment as it was like a dream came true. So to end my Disney year, I spent a few days working on this piece to celebrate Christmas 2012. I'm looking forward to another year filled with Disney Magic!
Merry Christmas and have a Happy Holidays!
- Paulway
January 2018
@2013 Paulway Chew


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No More Dreaded Mondays...
Does this sound like a dream that will never come true?
Do you hate Mondays?
If so, what's keeping you at your current job?
If you said a steady paycheck and the promise of a secure retirement, then you're in for a big disappointment. In today's volatile economy, there is nothing safe about punching the clock for a job you hate.
But maybe you're one of the many who have gotten caught up in thinking work is just something you do to support your weekends. Work is that necessary evil, a means to an end, or just a curse from God. You probably take your role of providing for yourself and those depending on you seriously. But you don't expect to enjoy your work—you just do what has to be done.
Only now you're seeing that even loyalty and dependability bring no guarantees. Lately you've seen coworkers who have been let go after years of faithful service. Perhaps your entire industry has been shaken by outsourcing or changing technology. Maybe you're tired of the long commute and being tied to your desk when you know you could make your own hours and still be productive. You may have ideas stirring that you think could create new income and time freedom.
But here comes another Monday. Maybe feeling trapped is just the reality of the way things are.
Doesn't everyone dread Mondays?
Absolutely not! All of us, no matter how old we are or what kind of work we're doing, can learn to bring the same excitement to our jobs that we bring to whatever we love to do on our days off. I believe that each one of us can pursue work that is a reflection of our best selves—a true fulfillment of our callings.
No More Mondays will show you that meaningful work really is within your grasp. And once you've opened the door and seen all the exciting career opportunities that await you—whether you decide to revolutionize your current job or launch a new career altogether—you'll find you can't go back to the old way of working."
The only way to find true security is by following your calling -then finding or creating work that matches that calling and passion.
No More Mondays's practical, inspirational advice speaks to people looking for guidance on how to launch a new career or business, those who want to stay in their current jobs and give the old 9-to-5 model a twenty-first-century makeover, and managers desperate to understand the way people want to work today. For all of them, Dan Miller's message is loud and clear: If you're one of those people who dread going to work on Mondays, do something about it!
Are you ready to...
- Launch a new career or business
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- Make the most of the life and career you have
- Approach the inevitable changes in your workplace with anticipation
- Recognize that your job is an important subset of your "calling"
- Stop blaming others and thinking that circumstances are controlling you
- See opportunities where other see obstacles
- Realize that not relying on a paycheck may open the door to extraordinary income
- Move past fear and lack of knowledge to act on your ideas
Thinking Way Outside the Box (and the bag)
Now, imagine that you were standing in the field. What would you have done if you were the girl? If you had to advise her, what would you have told her?
Careful analysis would produce three possibilities:
- The girl could refuse to take a pebble –but her father would then be thrown in jail.
- The girl could pick a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order to save her father from his debt and imprisonment.
- The girl could pull out both black pebbles in the bag and expose the money-lender as a cheat but perhaps incite his immediate revenge.
Take a moment to think through this story.
I've used it with the hope that it will help you see alternate solutions beyond the obvious.
The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with
traditional logical thinking.
You may be in a similar situation. You may be in a job you hate – but the pay is great. You have two choices
- You can stay in a job you hate.
- You can leave the job but will then give up the great pay.
The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble. Without looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles.
"Oh, how clumsy of me," she said. "But never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked." Since the remaining pebble is black, it must be assumed that she had picked the white one. And since the money-lender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an impossible situation into an extremely advantageous one.
Now, how could you see more creative solutions for your situation? A couple of years ago I coached a very successful media executive. Because he was so respected he had been given increasing responsibilities over the years. He came to me with a dilemma.
His current position had squeezed out all his family and community commitments. He was working 70-80 hours weekly, but he had also become used to the $180,000 in annual pay.
He was considering whether to just accept his lot in life, or to quit his job, give up his salary and seek a more balanced life.
I proposed another choice. Since he was valued, why not approach his superiors with a new solution. Delegate much of his weekly work load to allow him to contribute in his areas of competence. They agreed readily – he was able to go back to a 40 hour work week; he began playing the cello professionally again, volunteering in his son's school, playing in occasional golf tournaments and managing his church bookstore. Simply by asking for a less-than-obvious solution, he was able to move into a new season of true success.
Most complex problems do have a solution.
It is only that we don't attempt to think outside the obvious choices.
Check out this book - it's a quick read sure to inspire you and push you to look for those "and" solutions that may not box you into just one way or the other.


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The Secret Interior Design Tricks They Don't Want You To Know
With a little bit of inside information you too can be decorating like the pros. Whether you have just moved into a new home or fancy changing current settings, you can have your own room worthy of its place in a Interior design magazine. It is a common myth that all grand designs need to cost an arm and a leg but following some simple DIY decorating ideas and tips you can keep costs low without compromising the overall impact.
Where To Start
One of the most important starting points with Interior design is inspiration, after all you will be one of the people enjoying the designs on a regular basis. With room by room design you can take the time needed without overwhelming yourself with decorating ideas. You want to start with a clean, clear, basic space by removing any clutter from the room you will be able to gather new ideas and visions easier. You can even jot down some of your decorating ideas or sketch thoughts out onto paper first before then researching them further.
Make The Most Of What You Already Have
This is such a simple yet underused concept with a little bit of TLC or creative thought you can turn something old into something new. An old dirty wooden chair can be turned into an antique looking centerpiece in no time. Maybe you have some lightweight plastic or wood laying around with a little bit of creativity these can easily be turned into something new. By attaching them to the wall (removable sticky hanging strips will do) you can attach another ridge on the front to hang heels from. By ascending the bars along and up the wall you have a great storage design with little to no costs.
With rooms on the smaller side a simple few rules will go along way. Remember when painting them to stick with softer colors something easy on the eye a light color. Adding in mirrors will give the room a sense of space as the lighter paint will help maintain a bright room and a carefully placed mirror can reflect light even further. The idea with smaller spaces is to keep them bright with natural light and lighter colors as this will always add the illusion of more space. Large windows, lighter curtains there are many further ways to increase the natural light.
Don't be afraid to use covers on certain furniture. While done incorrectly this can look tacky so stick to basic colors. For instance used in any room frequented by children can offer a great benefit using a slipcover or classy sheet over a sofa. Protecting it while also adjusting the color to match or change the vibe.
One of the most important things in Interior design is choosing colors and a scheme that is effective while not over doing it. A color scheme should be around 3 colors. Picking more can complicate things and create an air chaos while choosing just one can dramatically take away vibrancy from a room. A great decorating idea is to paint any borders or skirting with a slightly paler color than your base color to add the illusion of more space.
One way to help decide the correct colors is to use a color palette or color wheel, mixing and matching to note what truly goes together. You can even add wall decals to suit your color scheme as these are cheap they also look great with a variety of patterns and forms. By using items to match your color scheme you can emphasize the impact for instance a sunflower themed kitchen with an actual sunflower on the table or green walls with a green bowl of apples on a table offers that professional touch at little cost.
Contrasting Times
While contrasting colors can be a bit of a difficult task to pull off for the beginner. Contrasting old with new is a superb way to add a touch of class especially in unexpected locations. A modern kitchen with a raw organic earthy wooden table at its center can offer a fantastic contrast. The best part is these tables can be found for cheap second hand and their used charm works perfectly for a contrasting effect. From a luxury dining light in a bathroom to a modern living room with an old rustic second hand rocking chair, Interior design and decorating ideas are limitless.
When deciding on furniture think small. Bulky 1 piece furniture might seem practical for a larger family but 2 smaller items could be a great alternative. Glass tables can offer a great look of more space. Start by limiting the amount of furniture you have in one room do not overcrowd it. If you need to accommodate a lot more people think practical. Limiting clutter is crucial here remember furniture needs to be functional you can save on space by combining functionality in items such as foldaways or hidden storage components.
Keep It Simple For The Long Run, Experiment In The Short
By using these simple Interior design ideas you can create a big impact and take your interior decorating further. There should be a harmony and balance between the color and furniture you use keeping more permanent things such as wall colors large furniture items simple. But adding more interesting experimental centerpieces that can alternate more freely such as a light fixture or wall decal will help keep your room fresh and vibrant with the ability to incorporate new decorating ideas in the future at ease.


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I haven't been posting as much, but things are moving forward quite well on the 2nd floor project.
We have selected a contractor and that is Miro from Miro Home Improvement Inc. He seems very honest and reliable and he re-worked his price with our changes and he's within our budget. He wants to handle the demolition and when we told him his quote for demo was $3K higher than the demo companies, he was able to adjust his pricing.
We've also selected an electrican and made a decision about what to do with the wiring for the building. We are going to get a third panel for the common areas, which will give us the flexibility to move upstairs to the 2nd floor should we decide to. This will take away quite a bit of usage from the 100 amp panel on the first floor (electric dryer main culprit), which will enable us to keep the 100 amp service on our floor and not upgrade to 200 amps. We are going to put 100 amps upstairs and then 100 amps for the common area panel. We will also be getting 3 new meters and new service into the building- alot of stuff!
In case anyone doesn't know how it works with owner occupied two-flats, the city is concerned about owners being sneaky and putting common area wiring on the rental unit and making the tenants pay for the building lighting. In our building we pay for everything, but some people can be very sneaky and pull things like this. The city frowns upon that and we were concerned they might make us put a third panel in anyway.
We also got a letter from our structural engineer verifying that the roof is supported by clear spanning joists from masonary wall to masonary wall. Every other joist, there is a vertical 2X4 connecting the roof to the 2nd floor ceiling joists. This is good news because it technically is not a load bearing wall and this means we can move it with little trouble making the bedroom larger.
Steve has his appointment with the city the first week in May to go over our plans and get the "easy" permits with electrical. Since we are not touching the plumbing or structure of the building, we qualify for an "Easy permit." If we were doing the plumbing etc... it could take up to 3 months to get permits.
So after all the trials and tribulations, we are making decisions and on budget- things are OK.
The tenants are scheduled to move end of May, and since I feel like hissing like a feral cat every time I think about them, that's a good thing. Oh, and I got a raise at work that starts June 1st. Provided the tenants leave as promised, June looks to be a good month here at the homestead!


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If you're considering applying to university this autumn, it may seem a little early to be thinking about your application. You don't need to get that dreaded UCAS form in until at least the middle of October, right?
Well, yes - but this means choosing which universities you are going to apply to. And if you're serious about your education, picking five or six out of a hat won't cut it.
The start of the university open day season is upon us, and there's no better way to help you decide where you might complete your degree over the next few years than an Open Day. A website and prospectus can only tell you so much, and there's no better way to get a proper taste of university life than making a visit in person.
So start booking your places now, and read our tips on getting the most out of each Open Day.
1. Do your research
While it's tempting to just wander around those universities within a hour's drive or so, surf the net and read some prospectuses to find out at least 3 or 4 that really appeal to you.
It doesn't matter if some of them are over 200 miles away - doing this legwork now means you're much more likely to enjoy the results of your journey. Find out and consider the following:
- Do they actually offer the course you want to take?
- If so, what's involved and how is it structured?
- Does it cover all the content you want to learn more about?
- How much flexibility is offered in terms of module options?
- Is there a lot of coursework, deadlines, etc.? If so, do you think you can cope with the workload?
- Will classes and lectures be in large or smaller groups?
- Is there an opportunity to take a work placement or year abroad? If so, how are they organised and will you have to make any monetary contribution?
2. Plan your trip
Take the stress out of the journey by deciding how you're going to get there, what time you need to leave home, where you will park if you're driving, or how far the university is from the train station if you're travelling by rail.
Put some loose change in your pocket for parking charges and have the address (including the postcode!) to hand, so you can program your Sat Nav.
Aim to arrive early if possible, so you can make the most out of your day.
3. Investigate the fine print
Can you afford the tuition fees and the cost of living? What textbooks and other supplies do you need to buy for the course? Are there any other hidden costs, such as field trips?
Accommodation is another big issue you'll want to find out more about, since you'll be living here for the next few years at least. Questions you may want to ask include:
- How is accommodation allocated? Is a place in halls of residence guaranteed? If not, what accommodation is offered outside of the campus?
- What is the cost of accommodation and what exactly does it include?
- Will you have to move your stuff in and out each term?
- What's the impact of self-catering over catered?
- How large are the rooms? Are they all the same size?
- Are you allowed to put things on the walls?
- Are the halls generally quiet or noisy?
- How good is the campus security?
- Where will you live after your first year?
- In your second and third years, will you have to travel far to get to campus? Will you be able to bring a car?
It's important to get answers to details such as these - they could become deal breakers as you start to narrow down your university choices - so make sure you remember to bring that pen or paper with you!
4. Explore the campus
Wander around and check out the facilities - do they provide a gym, swimming pool, WiFi, computer labs, etc?
What about food and drink options? Is there a restaurant, snack shop, and bar?
Are there any clubs or societies you would be interested in joining?
You'll be spending the next three years of your life here, so it's a good idea to find out you'll have everything you need to survive.
5. Talk to staff and students
Yes, they are paid by the university, but they should (hopefully) give you an honest reply to any queries you have. So talk to as many tutors and current students as you can.
It helps if you prepare a list of questions before the actual day. All of this information will then help you decide whether you want to apply or not.
Some questions you may want to ask staff include:
- What are the entry requirements for the course? And do they accept qualifications other than A-levels?
- Will all of your qualifications count if they use the UCAS Tariff?
- What are they looking for in applicants? How are you more likely to be successful?
- Do they interview candidates for the course?
- Are they happy to accept applicants who want to take a gap year or defer their entry?
- Will an early application work in your favour?
- What is the graduate employment rate for the course like?
- How many students choose to continue on to postgraduate study, and will it help you get a job?
- Do have a careers advice centre and/or hold job fairs?
Some questions you may wish to ask current students include:
- What do you like and dislike about the university and the course?
- Has your experience so far been an overall positive one?
- Are the halls of residence clean, decent and comfortable?
- What is the town/city/local area like? Are there lots of places around for entertainment and socialising?
- Is it expensive to study here and are they able to adequately cover their monthly costs?
- Are there plenty of opportunities for part-time work?
- Does the university offer bursaries, scholarships or fee waivers?
- Do placements abroad or in the industry affect costs or fees?
- What societies and clubs are available to join?
Again, taking notes and photos throughout the day will help you remember more about the place when you get back home, and allow you to compare it to other university open days you attend.
6. Don't strike out alone
While you may feel this particular university is suited to you, it's useful to get another perspective. So ask a member of your family or a friend to go along with you on the day. They'll pick up on things you might otherwise miss, and it's always nice to have some company.
You can also ask them for their thoughts on the university at the end of your visit, and talk through any doubts you may have.
It may seem a lot of hassle to take time out of your schedule and organise an open day trip, but actually being at a university and experiencing it firsthand will make it much easier to answer: "Would I be happy to accept an offer from them?".
£9,000 a year plus living expenses is a lot to spend on higher education, so shopping around to find the best place for you is imperative.
Many students say they knew their university was "the one" after attending an open day, and the same could be true for you too.
Do you have university open day tips you'd like to share? Or any comments on my post? Please pop them below!
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Editor's Note: This post was originally published in April 2013. It has been rewritten in September 2019 to reflect changes in accuracy and include more useful information for readers.


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The Perfect Musical Getaway – The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music One continues to be one of the greatest musicals of all time, taking to the stage of Hull New Theatre, running from Monday 13th April until 25th April 2015, as part of a major national tour.
The critically acclaimed family favourite tells the uplifting and inspiring true story of the singing Von Trapp family. From truly romantic beginnings to a thrilling escape for freedom, the production will take you back in time, to when the family's beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WW||.
Watch the action-packed journey unfold, as the Von Trapps flight across the mountains comes to life in their search for happiness. A true classic for the young and young at heart!
Danielle Hope plays the iconic part of Maria, who captures the hearts of everyone as she is welcomed into the family of the Von Trapps (following a few tricks and games along the way!). You may recognize Danielle as the winner of BBC Television's Over the Rainbow, from which she made her professional debut as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. She has also since played Eponine in Les Miserables in London's West End and the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technocolor Dreamcoat.
Enjoy an exceptional musical production this spring, featuring some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including My Favourite Things, Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev'ry Mountain and The Sound of Music!
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Reminder - Digital Publishing Suite (DPS) will End of Life on August 31st, 2019.
by Derek Lu
Table of contents
11 February 2013
Prerequisite knowledge
User level: Intermediate
Original publication date: 08/08/2012
Modified: 02/11/2013 (Change log)
Adobe products
Library and Store API v2
Sample files
By downloading software from the Adobe Web site you agree to the terms of our license agreement. Please read it before downloading.
Begin by downloading the sample files that are provided at the beginning of this article. The sample file contain the combined library / store custom template that offers an alternate view of the default library. Using source code, you can change the e-commerce interface to create a custom user experience. Figures 1-5 show the various views of the template.
Figure 1. The grid view of multiple folios.
Figure 2. The one up view of folios. Users can swipe horizontally to navigate.
Figure 3. Clicking the Options icon in the upper right corner displays available options.
Figure 4. Clicking Subscriber Login displays a login interface.
The Subscriber Login button is used for entitlement viewers. It is displayed if a flag, isEntitlementViewer, is set to true in the JavaScript source code.
Figure 5. Clicking Subscribe enables a user to choose a subscription.
The Subscribe button is only displayed if the following conditions are true:
- Subscriptions are available
- The user does not already own the most recent folio
- The user does not already have an active subscription
Figure 6. Clicking Restore Purchases lets users restore purchases.
To use the provided library and store templates you must have some folios published as public.
Where does the data come from?
The template uses the new library and store APIs to display folio data and images. All other images are packaged with your viewer.
Download and uncompress the sample files folder to see the contents. Currently, Viewer Builder does not allow nested folders in HTMLResources. Because of this limitation, the template does not organize the files into folders.
File structure
Development considerations
During development, it is a best practice to build and test your content on the desktop using Safari. When testing on the desktop, the API file is not available so data is loaded from the Adobe fulfillment XML feed. Using Safari allows local files to access data across domains, which is required when testing your project on the desktop.
While testing on the desktop, be sure to remove the include for AdobeLibraryAPI.js —otherwise you will be unable to view the files in your desktop browser. When testing on the desktop, if nothing is displayed open the debugger to check if there are any file paths that can't be resolved.
The following list contains descriptions of the key files in the template:
- HTMLResources.zip – The file that is uploaded to the Viewer Builder. It is included as an example. This file can be uploaded to Viewer Builder as-is for testing purposes.
- assets/AdobeLibraryAPI.js – The file that contains the library and store APIs.
- assets/backbone-min.js – An open source application framework.
- assets/index.html — The HTML file used to display the custom slot.
- assets/jquery-1.7.2.min.js — The jQuery library.
- assets/library.css – the styles for the template.
- assets/main.js — The main JavaScript file that starts the application.
- assets/underscore-min.js — JavaScript library used by Backbone.
- assets/.png – the images for the template.
- assets/.js – the JavaScript files for the template.
Note: Files in the "assets" directory should be included in the custom slot Zip file you upload to the Viewer Builder.
To make use of this template with your own content, you'll complete the following steps:
- Modify assets/AppView.js.
- Upload files to the Viewer Builder.
The following sections describe each of these steps in more detail.
- Modify AppView.js.
This modification is only necessary if you would like to test your account on the desktop. Since the API file is not available on the desktop, this XML feed is used to display the folios.
Open AppView.js in your code editor. On line 41, modify FULFILLMENT_URL to match the accountId parameter with your accountId. If you need help finding your accountId, see the section titled Connecting to fulfillment in Building a custom storefront. Once you have located your accountId, modify the value after http://edge.adobe-dcfs.com/ddp/issueServer/issues?accountId=.
On line 45, modify isEntitlementViewer to true or false, based on whether or not this is an entitlement viewer. This setting determines whether or not the Subscriber Login button is displayed.
- Upload files to the Viewer Builder.
To upload your files to the Viewer Builder, you must first create an archive that contains the files from the "assets" directory. When the archive is created, be sure to zip the files at the file level rather than the directory level of the assets directory.
Once your files are compressed, open the Viewer Builder and navigate to the Navigation Toolbar section. For more information on the Viewer Builder, watch the Viewer Builder tutorial video.
In the Navigation Toolbar section, select the option to Use Custom Viewer Library. Navigate to the zip file you created above and use the Lock Orientation menu to choose Portrait. Select the checkboxes to Hide Title Bar and Auto Launch.
Figure 7. The Navigation Toolbar section of the Viewer Builder for the library.
When your IPA has finished building, install the viewer on your device and begin testing.
In this article you learned how to modify a sample template to create a library and store custom slot. If you would like more information on the JavaScript libraries used, check out the documentation for Backbone, jQuery, and Underscore. Additional articles and videos are also available for Digital Publishing Suite.
To learn more about how to extend Adobe DPS to meet your business needs, watch the video of Klaasjan Tukker's MAX 2013 session, Extending and Integrating Digital Publishing Suite.
- Changed FULFILLMENT_URL so it uses a proxy.
- Added condition to check for folio.isArchivable when archiving a folio.
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So you've set the table with your good china and planned a meal Anthony Bourdain would be proud to call his own. Now what? To make the holidays jump from an "8" to a "10," grab a handful of pinecones and a little bit of glitter, yarn or paint. We know you don't have a lot of time for tomfoolery during this time of year, so not only is this DIY project inexpensive, it's also quick and safe for kids! Use the pinecones to decorate your mantle for the holidays, create festive ornaments or add a touch of the outdoors to your dining room table. Here are three ways pinecone crafts can spruce up your seasonal décor:
First, grab some pinecones and yarn in the color of your choice. Take your yarn and wrap the string evenly around your pinecone, working your way from top to bottom. That's it! The more you layer, the more colorful your pinecone will be. Tip: If you're planning to hang your pinecone, leave a little extra string at the top and tie it in a loop.
To make glitter pinecones, grab some spray adhesive, a paper plate and glitter in the color (or colors) of your choice. Hold the pinecone over your plate and spray it an even coat of adhesive. Then, liberally apply your glitter, using the paper plate to catch any extra glitter. Give your pinecone a soft shake to shed the excess glitter and set it aside to dry. It won't take long!
Grab a paintbrush, acrylic paint (we used neon pink) and pinecones. Dab each prong of the pinecone with paint. If you want a more colorful decoration, paint more of the cone. Note: You may have to apply more than one layer of paint if you've chosen a lighter color. To turn your paint-tipped pinecone into a place card holder, take a slip of paper and write or stamp the name of your guest on it. Then, simply wedge the card holder between the prongs at the top of your pine cone. Viola! Pinecone place holder.


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Nothing ruins a gorgeous new skirt or dress quite like dry, bumpy knees. Unfortunately, they're all too common because it's so easy for knees to get rough and dark due to the buildup of dead skin cells on their surface. There aren't many oil glands on your knees, and constant bending, pressure and friction (yoga, anyone?) can make your knees look, well, not so pretty.
Luckily, there are some pretty easy ways to get your knees in shape for skirt season. First–and most importantly–exfoliating is essential. Use a salt scrub or exfoliating body wash to help slough off dead skin a few times per week. This will leave your knees looking–and feeling–a lot softer and smoother. When exfoliating, just make sure you aren't causing any pain or stinging; those unpleasant sensations could mean that you're actually scrubbing off healthy skin cells.
After you exfoliate, always follow up by applying a healthy layer of lotion over your knees. You may even want to consider using a lotion, cream or ointment that contains lactic acid or urea like DERMAdoctor's KP Duty® Lotion. These ingredients help to break down dead skin cells, removing dry skin and bumps. By removing dead skin cells, you're also making it easier for lotion to absorb into your skin.
Now, who's ready for skirt season?!
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Land degradation refers to degeneracy in the overall quality of soil, water or vegetation position generally caused by human activities. The Vegetation Management Act 1999 states that the wording includes soil erosion, rising water tables, the remark of salinity, mass movement by pressure of soil or rock, stream bank fluctuation and a measures that results in degeneracy water quality, you can collect information related to Land Degradation . Degradation is also considered to include combine in the ground cover to less palatable species, or carry from overall perennial grasses to overall annual grasses. Environmental dilapidation is brought about impurity uniquely in urban areas, which not only experience a rapid expansion in population due to high puberty rates, low destruction and amplifying rural-urban migration, but also due to the rapid industrialization.
Major ecological and socio-economic are executed by land/soil degradation. Direct blow of agricultural progress on the environment occur from farming activities, which lead to soil erosion, salinity/brackishness of land and loss of nutrients. The Green Revolution has been supported by over using of land and water resources and use of fertilizers and pesticides have raisedMultifood. In the relay to urbanize virgin territory, there has been irregular violating of the land laws.
The fashionable trend of economic and industrial development coupled with the firm maturation of human as well as livestock population has been the main reasons behind the frequency of land gradation in India. These factors apply stress on limited land resources of the country for agricultural, industrial and housing. Needs of the maturing population is the lands under farming which face the largest search out of land degradation in India