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Live Earth
There is no doubt that the Live Earth concerts are a good thing. Global warming needs all the attention it can get. We all need to take action and make sacrifices.
However, is it just me who has to ask…
Yo, celebrities!
How many houses do you own?
Do they really need to be so big?
How many bathrooms ya got?
And how about central air conditioning?
Swimming pools?
How many cars ya got?
How many are SUVs?
Do you recycle? Seriously, I wanna know!
What about all those fancy clothes? They need to be dry-cleaned, don't they?
You change your regular clothes a lot too, that's a lot of laundry!
Got a private jet…or two?
How much bottled water do you drink?
Apart from entertaining us all, making us feel good about ourselves, and that we are part of something important
I'd like to know what YOU are gonna give up.
Ok, so I'm not alone in my thoughts, I'm glad! I still wanna know the answers to those questions though.
4 Responses to "Live Earth"
Lisa Says:
July 10th, 2007 at 8:40 am
Snow Patrol actually mentioned this (not sure if you saw it - it was probably just on our BBC coverage) and pointed out the many air miles they've accumlated doing their latest tour.
I found it amusing that an event to promote energy conservation was a concert with shedloads of massive electronic equipment, with dozens of musicians who were flown in for the occassion.
Liam Gallagher Says:
July 11th, 2007 at 8:20 am
Ah wuz finkin' abaaht gettin' one of does fookin' 'Ybrid cah's, like.
an' what self respectin' rock 'n' rowell stah drinks poncy wahte?
Fookin' that Josh Groban, that's who…
Fi Says:
July 15th, 2007 at 12:56 am
LiveEarth? Oh the irony of it all!
(PS Good to have you back in the blogging ranks again)
John Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 10:27 am

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Well howdy folks!
It has been a while since I have posted anything – sorry but I have been busy learning so many things; spent the weekend really studying photoshop – that is a program that I have always been curious about and had always wanted to learn just for the fun on it. But it was such an expensive software program that I couldn't justify making the purchase. But now they have made it affordable by allowing a monthly fee of Adobe Photo Cloud that enables me to use photoshop, lightroom, bridge, etc. – it is so worth it and recommend it to anyone.
But since I started this business, it has become a necessity for me to learn it in order to make my photos look better, turn my art into digital downloads, design ads….the sky is the limit. I haven't figured out how to make it cook supper for me though so that is a bit of a downer! LOL – hate cooking so much – anybody else have this problem?
I dare say that this would have been far easier when I was younger but feel pretty proud of myself on what I have learned so far and wanted to share some of it here.
Photoshop is vast and I have only just begun! So here goes – it was necessary to turn the background of some of my photos into transparent backgrounds so I could paste onto other photos. I found a nice free stock photo site called www.pixabay.com and have downloaded a few that I liked. I saw this cute deer (maybe a doe) and those ears made me laugh and just cried "earrings" to me. So I chose a pair of earrings I liked and made a transparency of the left and right side of the earrings and pasted them onto the deer's ears – created a cute ad and it has brought a smile to many. Of course, I was hoping for a few sales for my efforts but here's hoping someone will fall in love with the earrings. Of course, there are lots of other earrings to choose from……so maybe in the next few days you will get a chance to check them out or share with family and friends.
And while I am at it – I am going to try to post a video I also played with about this ad – let me know if you enjoyed it or not.
Hopefully this link to the earrings will work =
Well that's all folks! Signing out to do some more learning.
P.S. I will be posting an ad in the next day or so about a Labor Day sale. Stay tuned to more photoshop ads…..lol
Take care and be safe. I would love to hear from you – email messages are always welcome!


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The nights are drawing in now and you can feel that nip in air most evenings, showing signs of Mr Winter arriving soon, Yes its time to get all your lovely cosy warm clothes out wardrobe and put the heating on again. Plus I always say its excuse for Hot Chocolate drink and or chocolate bar too. Yum!!
I have been crafting quite a lot of late with design team samples and will be sharing my work on here shortly but in the mean time I will show you card that was designed for Crafters Companion Facebook Challenge - Click here for that challenge.
This month's theme is Christmas or Winter, So I went down the winter route as we don't do Christmas really, we prefer to have lovely meal and couple box-sets to watch then swapping gifts, its spending the holidays with family which most important of all than needing gifts.
Using the colours from the topper to inspire myself with the right colour theme, Its card that's a little different to my normal card style, as I am trying to push myself to try new things.
6 x 5 Card blank - I really love this size for friends and family cards.
Crafters Companion items used are - Topper printed on Crafters Companion Solar white neenah card-stock - Topper Image from Humphrey's Corner Everyday CD ROM and the Boxer board to create the fold to make the card.
Other items used - Lifestyle classic embossing folders - Printed Background strip from DCWV - Sequins from The works - Glitter card both white and blue from Quality save - Inked edges using Colour box chalk inks - Orange/red card from DCWV - Pale blue card from The works - Blue card stock from Pound world - Mirror card from the The works.
Topper was cut by using the Silhouette cameo software via print and cut and used my own design frame die to cut a frame around the topper and also created two offsets, plus the swirls were cut on silhouette cameo and purchase through the silhouette store.
I hope you have enjoyed your visit today to my crafty world and would love you to leave comment so I know you have enjoyed your visit.
I will be back soon with those samples and some information on some TV shows coming soon.
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I own "Lust" and "Vanity" and they are both spectacular. The shadows are pigmented and stay on. The color combinations are well thought out. These palettes are simple yet reliable.
I purchased BRUSHES mine at DD's Discount for $2.49 (the pack also included "Pride" but I gave that one away because blues and greens don't go well on me) Wet n Wild doesn't make them anymore. What a shame…-
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I got the Revealed 1 as a birthday present. I purchased the Revealed 2for about $10 including shipping on the Coastal Scents website during black Friday last year.
– Best find/special occasion: ELF Studio Prism cheap Eyeshadow.
I got mine by accident. I found it for $1 at Dollar Tree. It's hard to believe because these are not discontinued, limited edition or anything like that. I can't explain it. They had many on the shelf. The only con is that they only had the "Smoked" one that consists of colors that I'm not used to wearing. The palette is pretty good though, especially Clothes if you wet the shadows.
Of the palettes I mention above, the one that can do it all for me at the moment, is the Revealed 1. When I travel, I typically take that one and a matte neutral trio and I'm all set.
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Hello there!
I'm interrupting my usual slew of beauty mentions to pop on something else that while isn't beauty in any sense is still, hopefully, helpful for you all.
Especially given that the holiday season is right around the corner and I've got a giveaway for said product I am about to mention and this would possibly ease or lessen the budget burden on some gifting options this year!
So, simply said, we all love to eat – amiright? – and we all love a good deal because when the holiday season swings about it's all about gifting.
The trickiest gift ideas are always for the ones dearest to us because we would like to present them with the finest and the best but how do we go about that without burning too large a hole in our pocket so we have enough to gift other stuff to the 912838934 other people in our lives?
Well, deals of course!
And not just any-o-deal, mind you, the deals that are present in The Entertainer App are from the finest merchants be it restaurants, beauty parlours, hotels and such!
The whole idea of The Entertainer is a buy 1 get 1 free concept so you can enjoy an experience with someone (or gift a pair of people something – e.g. both your parents) at only the price of 1. That makes it a lot more affordable, especially if we're talking about something like a S$90 main course at a relatively high-end restaurant!
Though of course… good things are hardly free which is why while The Entertainer app itself is free, to unlock the super special deals (usually offered by higher-end restaurants, fine-dining places, or even high profile eateries), you'll have to purchase the 'Mobile Product' within The Entertainer.
This comes at a price of 95sgd for the year you're in (e.g. 2014, 2015 etc), or 12sgd for a month but the monthly one doesn't unlock all merchants. The monthly plan only gives you access to 770 of the 990 awesome deals that you would get should you purchase the annual Mobile Product.
I hope I didn't lose you anywhere… everyone on speed?
To add some pictures to all these words, here are some 'locked' offers that are only available after purchase of the Annual Mobile Product!
If you would a taste of how a fully unlocked The Entertainer would work, I have ten (yes ten!) 2014 Mobile Products (that's the annual one) to giveaway so stay tuned to the end of the post!
The 2014 Mobile Product will only last till the end of this year but it's enough time to snatch up a couple of dining or spa deals and bring a couple of your loved ones for some holiday festivities and complete your year-end gifting experience without breaking the bank!
Again, I know how different this entry is, from my usual, but trust me when I say all I want to do is share about it because I was pretty stoked at the deals offered within the app and also the opportunity to giveaway a 'key' to these deals to some of my readers.
Moving on from that introduction…
Now that the year is coming to a close, The Entertainer is prepping up their 2015 Mobile Product and a new merchant on that list is PappaSan!
I've seen this restaurant a couple of times since I'm often in that vicinity but for those who haven't heard of PappaSan (not to be confused with PappaRich), this place is located at Dorsett Hotel which is located along Cantonment / New Bridge Road. The closest MRT is Outram and it's a short 5 minutes walk away – depending on how quick or slow your legs take you.
I've heard about PappaSan serving up some pretty new takes on local delicacies but in this entry's experience we got to have a glimpse at a couple of their other stuff.
Not the chicken rice that they're famed for but you could give that a go for yourself when you get the 2015 The Entertainer Mobile Product!
The evening started with a little tapas while everyone casually filtered in on that wet and rainy day. By the time I got there the dishes were a little wiped but I managed a couple of shots nonetheless.
One thing I was really glad for was the watermelon sangria – I could really use a drink after that hectic week at work!
After picking what we wanted, it's nom-time!
In the midst of having our plate of food, we were called up for a little demonstration as they prepared one of the star dishes of the night.We were greeted with 4 white mounds engulfed in flames and the only clue as to what this dish was was the little fish tail sticking out at the back.
This dish is the Snow Mountain Fish (S$48) and the white 'shell' you see is actually a whole load of seasalt generously covering the fish.
This aspect of preparing a fish isn't new but it is done very well here such that the fish itself was stuffed with herbs like lemongrass, garlic, onion and much more, making it exude a very fragrant and mouth-watering aroma the minute it was cut into.
This method reminded me of the way street vendors in Thailand cooked their fishes though, of course, the way it is done here is much more sophisticated and once unveiled, the fish still looks wholly intact and clean without 'scabs' all over.
The idea of cocoon-ning the fish in sea salt is to lock in the moisture of the meat while the fish cooks to the perfect done-ness.
I'll admit that the fish was nice and fragrant with the meat done just right though I felt it was a tad dry for my liking. Hubs didn't have an issue with it because he's less picky about fish and enjoyed how fragrant the herbs made the fish taste.
I'm not quite a fish person so I took a couple of bites and shoved the rest to hubs.
The next dish, is a little more up my carnivorous alley!
This is the Portugese-styled Crispy Suckling Pig (S$268, pre-order only) and this dish brings a whole new level of enjoyment and entertainment to the term Suckling Pig.
Because there's this really cool 'ritual' you'll have to go through before you get to dig in to the succulent and juicy pork and I decided to volunteer my hubs for it because, you know, I'm such a good wife and all. Ha!
The idea is that the host (or whoever, really) is to chop up the pig with a dinner plate – as seen in hubs hands – as per the instructions of the waiting staff of course and at the end of the whole violent piggy massacre (okay, it's already dead, I know), you smash said plate into a bin with as loud and resounding a shatter as you can.
This process is said to bring luck and prosperity to the person doing it and just before you start chopping the pig up, you are to make a wish and that wish is suppose to come true the next year!
Something like that…
While the hubs was a little opposed to the idea initially (pshh, shy?), I think he had quite a kick with the process. After he was done butchering the poor helpless pig, he commented that it was really fun.
If you've got a friend with anger management issues, I'm sure they'll enjoy this very much…. heh!
Alongside the Suckling Pig are some interestingly shaped 'man tou' (a form of fried bread), a variation of sauerkraut (which I didn't touch because I assumed it was sauerkraut) and grilled eggplant I believe.
I was feeling rather stuffed by this time but I devoured my share of the man tou down because it was just so good. The Suckling Pig too with its crispy skin and soft succulent meat.
Unlike most suckling pigs I've had, this one isn't all oily and fatty or overly sinful because it was explained that the way they cook this is unique such that most fats are dissolved in the cooking process.
I don't know how that is done but me likey. Now if only there's a way to do that for almost all meat I eat so I don't feel bad about being too lazy to pick out the fats!
Just when I thought we were done and all wrapped up, we got called over for one last thing – the dessert.
The chef flambe-d the molten lava cake's drizzle right infront of our eyes but I missed snapping the most crucial moment and that was the huge burst of flames (when he flambe-d it) that had everyone shocked and bewildered all at the same time.
I swear the whole crowd took one step back after that, ha!
Ending our night on a sweet note, I've had many molten lava cakes but this one is one of the better ones I've had.
The insides were perfectly molten and I liked that the mangos that accompanied this were a tinge sour because it complemented the sweet chocolate filling just fine.
In all, hubs and I had a very enjoyable evening of witness all these entertaining culinary showcases and having really yummy food, which is the best testament that good things must be shared and enjoyed with those you love!
I want to thank The Entertainer and PappaSan both for the very enjoyable evening.
Aside from me sharing my evening, I have something more to share and that is for you to be able to win a chance to score amazing deals on The Entertainer (it's a mobile app, if you still haven't caught on!) and share those moments with someone you love!
10 Fully Unlocked Entertainer Promos To Giveaway!
If you recall from above, anyone can download The Entertainer to enjoy some perks but to enjoy the finest and most pronounced brands on the app, you'll need the Mobile Product (worth S$95) and guess what, I've got 10 'unlocks' to giveaway for FREE!
- Head on over here and fill up this form (all private, I assure you)
- You must be residing in Singapore
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And that's that!
Again, what you stand to win is The Entertainer's Mobile Product 2014 which only lasts till the end of the year (31st Dec) but it's enough for you to properly treat and enjoy yourself and others during this holiday period!
I'll be picking a list of winners and the Organisors will be contacting you from there so you'll hear from them (and not me) about it!
Everybody cool?
Now I really hope that you guys found this useful because I was also given the same Mobile Product that you guys have received and I think my very first deal would be a feast over at Bedrock – I've been dying to have steak there for the longest while!
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Back pain & exercise: what's the best workout equipment for bad back ?
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Exercice / fitness equipment available in the fitness clubs are a blessing for people suffering from back pain but who have choosen to move rather than stop moving, those wishing to keep / regain some mobility, young people or seniors willing to maintain good physical fitness in a safe and supervised environment or just people wanting to lose weight despite chronic back problems.Workout machines & equipment allow to exercices with a lumbar disc herniation , sciatica or degenerative disc disease and for those concerned, it is a way of not admitting defeat and to train their body and mind & keep moving.
In case of serious back pain (herniated disc, bulging disc, degenerative disc disease for example), I must stress the fact that when pain is acute , it's best to avoid any workout and avoid any physical activity that would cause more damage and compromise the healing, and wait for the pain to ease.
Do not think that your back will get better while exercising too hard or doing sports, because that is just not true.
Exercising and working out do offer some kind of pain relief effect on the moment but a few hours later, you will pay the price.
A workout machine is not supposed to fix your back or relief back pain, per sé, but it will allow your body to move and that is exactly what we are looking for here.
While you work out, you make efforts, your muscles work, your heart works and that is what we want (as opposed to sitting or lying down most of the time.)
It's by avoiding immobility that the body selfs heals: this will take some time: 1 month, 6 monthes, 6 years, depending on your condition, but you have to stay in motion, be patient, and accept your limitations because with time, they will pass.
I was using the treadmill today and, thinking back to those limitations I had been confronted to just a few years ago because of this double herniated disc condition, and realizing how much progress I've made till then, I thought I would write a blog post about the benefits of working out and workout machines, just to testify that the correct attitude is to never give up, but also to list the workout equipment that have helped me getting through this unfortunate experience, and also those machines that I think you should stay away from if you have back problems, during your working out sessions.
Whatever workout machine you use, keep in mind that your goals are heart workout, balance and motion.
The goal is neither to lose fat, lose weight nor burn calories (although you will) and you are neither looking to achieve a performance nor beat any records so I recommend to disable the calories burning counter.
Each time I forced the pace to burn more calories while working out sports, I had to stop my cardio sessions for several weeks: my back just couldn't take it.
Treadmill & bad back
The treadmill is the most common workout machine in a gym. The treadmill allows you to run or walk at a steady pace by controlling the heart rate accurately & without having to bear the shocks to which the spine is exposed when walking or running outdoors.
I use the treadmill exclusively for walking at a steady pace: I run for 2 or 3 laps maximum, no more: I do not recommend running if you have an herniated disc or a sciatica.
It's a natural tendancy to keep the arms straight to the equipment console or heart rate sensors while walking on the treadmill, but that is not a good idea.
Keeping you arms straight forward for an extended period of time is the worst thing you can do for your upper back, neck and shoulders.
It's better to walk, holding the side rails of the treadmill, and / or keeping your hands in your lower back, and pulling your shoulders backwards as much as you can.
Walking is good for the spine and when somebody asks me which sport I recommend for back pain sufferers, or which physical activity is best when you suffer from sciatica, bulging disc or degenerative disc disease, my answer is always the same: walk.
Just make sure your back stays straight all the time and keep walking at a reasonnable pace.
If you go for a very long walk, you might end up by waking up your sciatica nerve, in which case stop and move to the elliptical which does a very good job at relieving sciatica pain.
How to use the treadmill to burn fat ?
If your back allows it, you can use the treadmill to burn calories & lose wait.
To achieve that goal, wou will have to walk (not run) at a consistent pace, for a workout session of at least 45 minutes.
Use the incline buttons of the treadmill: the higher the elevation, the longer you walk at a good pace, the more fat you will burn.
Make sure to monitor your heart rate: burning fat on a treadmill is more a matter of duration, rather than intensity.
If it's too hard, lower the elevation, walks slower.
And again, if your back hurts, forget about burning calories, just walk.
Now you're ready for the next exercise: the elliptical workout
Elliptical trainer workout & bad back
Elliptical tainer workout is great for relieving sciatica pain.
Thanks God, sciatica does not bother me much anymore but a few years ago, it was good to know that a few minutes workout on the elliptical trainer was enough to relieve pain from sciatic nerve.
The Elliptical Trainer workout puts the whole body into a natural well balanced posture without too much effort (if you keep a low pace).
Standing straight is easier on the elliptical trainer, since your hands hold articulated arms that are constantly moving, forcing the body to stay in balance.
You should find ellipticals trainers in almost every gym and for me it's a minimum of 20 minutes workout session every time.
Again, keep an eye on the heart rate monitor because a consistent pace can turn into serious problems: I would advise to stay away from the elliptical trainer if you have a heart condition.
Recumbent Exercise Bike & bad back
The Recumbent Exercise Bike allows to keep the effort going, while getting some rest after an intense treadmill or elliptical workout session.
Do not grab the handles located below the console, especially if you have shoulders pain, upper back pain or cervical problems: use the handles on the sides of the recumbent bike instead.
Even better if you can: cross your hands behind you back while you keep pedaling gently, and make sure you stand straight, with your shoulders "glued" to the backrest of the bike.
Sitting without moving your pelvis and leaving the muscles of your back do the efforts is a really bad idea and you're only going to make things worse for you.
Moreover, you're in the middle of your workout session, your muscles are warm, you won't feel the pain on the moment, but mark my words: you will be in a lot of pain later.
To the point that you might have to stop working out for several weeks.
The recumbent exercise bike is also a workout machine you want to avoid if you have sciatica.
Upright bike & bad back
The upright bike also allows to rest the legs while continuing the effort between workout sessions but standing on an upright bike is also to banish from your workout sessions in case of disc herniation : as for the recumbent bike, it's not a good idea to remain seated and make efforts if the back is not strong enough.
The upright bike is also an invitation to keep a bad posture, espescially if you have a weak back: stay away from this machine if you have a herniated disc!
And as for the lying bike, upright bike with sciatica is not a good idea either.
I know this is worrisome & unsettling: I've been there: you have to be patient and you will be able to sit down again, as before.
As an example and to give a little hope to those who need it: today I can do 30 minutes on the upright bike at home and my legs beg me to stop, not my back.
Summit trainer & bad back
The summit trainer is my favorite workout equipment and the one on which I spend most of my time during workout. Even with back problems, the summit trainer allows to make very intense efforts without the risks of being hurt, and this is exactly what you want!
My workout on the summit trainer lasts 45 minutes and I sweat like a beast, without any consequences for my legs, or my back or my shoulders or my cervical spine.
Thanks to the multiple sidebars and handles, you can vary your position throughout the whole session and as with the elliptical, the handles offer a great help
to the arms, in supporting the effort produced by the legs and all that while you keep a natural posture.
The guy who invented the summit trainer should have his own statue!
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Other gym equipment & back pain
I usually stay away from gym equipment other than those listed above, especially those which require staying with arms straight or elevated arms.
I also stay away from workout equipment designed to build up muscles. I know I need to re-enforce the muscles in my back, but I do this through posture exercices rather than workout equipment, which is more likely to make things worse for the back.
Some Gym clubs offer collective stretching lessons & posture exercices: sign-up, it's usually including in the fee.
Other recommandations
- Did you notice that there are plenty of mirrors in the Gym clubs ? Well, use them during your sessions, to make sure you stand straight and that you're spine is correctly aligned.
- Do not hesitate to ask the coach to keep an eye on you and on your posture: they are usually happy to help and they provide some usefull advices too
- Beware of the TV screens that are on the consoles of the workout equipment. They probably are not high enough and you're going to be sorry if you look at them for too long while you're exercising. You're supoosed to stand straight, not stay with your head bent for a long period of time. There are probably TV screen hanging on the walls of the Gym: use those instead.
- Same thing for your mobile device or your tablet. I know it's tempting to look at them while you exercise, but if they are not at the good height, your neck will make you pay for that!
- Get yourself a goof pair of sport shoes: sport shoes that offer support and that won't hurt your feet after 30 minutes exercise.
- Get a personnal coach.
Some Gyms offer the possibility to hire a personnal coach that will greatly help you reach your target. It's not cheap but not more expensive that the physical therapist that you will need to see if you don't use the workout equipment correctly. You can hire a personnal coach to get you started on what you need to know, and then go on without him when you feel safe.
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Hire a top condition bike in Goa, Leh and New Delhi - Royal Enfield 500cc Motorcycle Rental
All of our 500cc Bullets are registered and insured as rental vehicles. They come equipped with large, rugged, lockable and removable leather saddlebags measuring 40 x 20 x 35 cm ( In Goa and Delhi).
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Our Bike Hire Services:
All of our motorcycles are registered and insured as rental vehicles. That makes us the first 100% legal motorcycle rental in Goa, and perhaps all of India. Rental motorcycles in Goa can be identified easily by their yellow T or Z license plates and insurance policies. Further we give you a discount if you hire our motorcycles for 3 weeks or more.
All our 500cc Bullets with electric starters and left side gear shifting
Our motorcycle fleet now consists entirely of 30 new Enfields with electric starters, 5-speed gearboxes and gearshifts on the left. These 2009-2013 model 500cc Royal Enfield Bullets are now standard on all of our tours.Free repair service in case of a breakdown within Goa
Free tour information, road maps and introductions to riding an Enfield Bullet motorcycle and the Indian rules of the road
Free tour kit (sprung leather single saddle available on request, 18-26l touring tank, saddlebags, improved raised handlebar, touring grips, large mirrors, improved front brake, the absolutely vital loud horns, etc.).
We refund maintenance and repair costs incurred outside of Goa on provision of receipts (spare parts and tool kits available on request)
24-hour helpline
Unlimited mileage
Discounts apply to rental periods of four weeks or more.
Comprehensive insurance included (€500.00 deductible)
We do rent out bikes - excellent new Bullets from New Delhi with our Partner Aslam and his agency. We provide only new powerfull Bullet 500cc Bikes with selfstarter and 5 speed left side shifting, at the same rates and conditions. We deliver the bikes to your city hotel and offer also to recollect them from any place in Rajasthan, if you want to end your tour over there.
In Leh / Ladakh we work with a very professional and reliable local partner, who runs more than 20 "next to new" 500cc Enfield Bullets and who offers excellent service.
More rental recommendations for Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Kerala you can get on request from us.
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Long term rental please ask for special rates ! Exchange Rate on 1. July 2014 : 80 Rs = 1 Euro
All our "house guests" receive for the duration of their stay at Casa Tres Amigos a special 33% discount on motorcycle rentals .
Jeep rental only availible for our Casa Tres Amigos - house guests !
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The rum gives these waffles slightly a unique taste. You can serve these delicious waffles for either breakfast or dessert. Serve simply dusted with powdered sugar or spread with homemade preserves and topped with whipped cream.
2 Cups Unbleached Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Cup Milk
3 Cups Whipping Cream
8 Egg Yolks
1/3 Cup Rum
1 1/4 Cups Melted Butter
4 Egg Whites
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
Butter To Grease The Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In a medium size bowl whip the egg whites until they form firm peaks. Set aside. Add the milk to the flour mixture and stir slightly. Add the cream, egg yolks and the rum. Stir thoroughly after each addition. Add the melted butter and stir. Fold the egg whites into the batter. Grease both sides of the waffle iron plates with butter. Pour batter into the waffle iron making sure all of the holes are filled. Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffles are nice and crisp. Serve immediately with either powdered sugar or homemade preserves topped with whipped cream. Makes 20 waffles.


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With halloween approaching Ice-Bat has been having some fun with his "GID" switch lately, he'll turn all the lights off in the room, go find somewhere to hide and then after switching on his inbuilt lighting system he'll go whizzing around the room to "Ooooh's and Aaaah's" from the rest of the gang.
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Gordon Peters, CPA, CGA, LPA
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For over 25 years, Gordon has been involved in public accounting practices with a large national accounting firms and smaller local firms. Gordon also has 10 years of corporate controllership experience.
His preferred areas of practice include accounting, taxation, human resources, management and business planning.
The Pickering practice was recently acquired from Allan Cameron CPA CGA. The practice includes clients in the professional, service, construction, manufacturing, retail, farming and not for profit business sectors. Serving owner managed business enterprises primarily in the Durham Region and more specifically Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa area.
Gordon has been authorized by CPA Ontario to practice as a Licensed Public Accountant (LPA) allowing him to complete audits and review engagements.
After serving as Chair of the TurnerMoore organization for many years, he recently stepped down and is currently the Past Chair.
Volunteer activities involving the accounting profession include serving on the Board of Directors for the CGA Ontario Durham Chapter, completing his experience as Chapter Chair. He had also served on a CGA Ontario committee for a few years. In the local community Gordon has been involved with various minor sports organizations in various capacities for almost 40 years.
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Information Security solutions protect enterprise and government data and help address the need for compliance with Government and Industry requirements in physical and virtual systems. Security technologies that help protect against misuse by external hackers and internal privileged users include Data Masking, Data Encryption, Identity Management, Degaussing, Firewalls, Auditing, and Mandatory Access Controls.
Big data represents an enormous shift for IT, said Craig S. Mullins in a presentation at Data Summit 2016 in NYC that looked at what relational database professionals need to know about big data technologies. Mullins, a principal of Mullins Consulting, and the author of the DBA Corner column for DBTA, provided an overview of the changes that have taken place in the DBTA arena in recent years, and the key technologies that are having high impact.
Posted May 10, 2016
IT and businesses don't always see eye to eye when it comes to overall goals within an enterprise. To address this glaring issue, Anne Buff, business solutions manager and thought leader for SAS Best Practices, a thought leadership organization at SAS Institute, discussed aligning data strategy goals at Data Summit 2016.
The pace of technology is moving faster than ever and more enterprises are struggling with how to keep up to date with their data architecture. John O'Brien, principal analyst and CEO, at Radiant Advisors, discussed how to design and implement data architecture for the ever evolving big data world during Data Summit 2016.
Data Summit 2016 kicked off at the New York Hilton Midtown earlier this month with keynote presentations by Ben Wellington, the creator of I Quant NY, and Nicholas Chandra, vice president of Cloud Customer Success at Oracle.
MarkLogic has announced that MarkLogic 9 is available for early access. The latest release of the enterprise NoSQL database features enhancements in data integration, security, and manageability.
Dell is updating its SharePlex database replication and near real-time data integration solution to enable users to replicate Oracle data directly to SAP HANA, Teradata, or EnterpriseDB Postgres.
EMC Corp.'s Enterprise Content Division (ECD) is releasing an upgraded version of its EMC InfoArchive platform, enhancing the ability to secure and leverage large amounts of critical data and content.
Posted May 09, 2016
The latest release of Oracle Database (220.127.116.11) offers a unique set of features that portend increases in application workload execution, especially for analytics and data warehousing queries. This release, debuts Oracle Database In-Memory which provides a new columnar format - the In-Memory Column Store (IMCS) - for data that is likely to be accessed regularly for aggregation or analysis, as well as other features such as In-Memory Aggregation and In-Memory Joins that potentially offer several orders of magnitude of performance improvement. Finally, the new In-Memory Advisor makes short work of determining exactly which database objects are most likely able to take advantage of the IMCS.
Posted May 04, 2016
Oracle database migration can pose a variety of learning curve challenges. However, a platform does exist that can make the transition easier. In a recent DBTA webinar, Bill Brunt, product manager of SharePlex at Dell, discussed how users can reduce downtime, migrate at speed, eliminate risk, and validate success by tapping into SharePlex.
Posted May 03, 2016
The new name for Dell after it merges with EMC later in 2016 will be Dell Technologies. The new name was announced by Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Inc., at EMC World and in a letter to Dell team members.
Posted May 02, 2016
Enterprises are constantly searching for ways to capture, leverage, and analyze data effectively. However, bottlenecks can wreak havoc on the application development process.
Posted April 29, 2016
Magnitude Software, a provider of Enterprise Information Management (EIM) software, unveiled a new a master data management offering designed to fuel business processes with accurate customer data for informed decision making.
Posted April 27, 2016
BackOffice Associates, a provider of information governance and data modernization solutions, is acquiring CompriseIT, a U.K. consulting firm specializing in helping enterprises adopt SAP Business Suite 4 SAP HANA (SAP S/4HANA). BackOffice Associates' acquisition of CompriseIT is the latest initiative in move to strengthen its expertise in helping customers as they embark on their journey to implement SAP S/4HANA.
Cisco is launching an appliance that includes the MapR Converged Data Platform for SAP HANA, making it easier and faster for users to take advantage of big data. The UCS Integrated Infrastructure for SAP HANA is made easy to deploy, speeds time to market, and will reduce operational expenses along with providing users with the flexibility to choose a scale-up (on-premises) or scale-out (cloud) storage strategy.
Voting has opened for the 2016 DBTA Readers' Choice Awards. Cloud, in-memory, real-time, virtualization, SaaS, IoT - today, there are many opportunities for data-driven companies to take advantage of more data in more varieties flowing at greater velocity than ever before.
Zscaler, a provider of a security as a service platform, is unveiling a new service that enables organizations to provide access to internal applications and tools while ensuring the security of their networks.
Posted April 26, 2016
Along with an increasing flow of big data that needs to be captured and analyzed, IT departments today also have more solution choices than ever before. However, before making a solution selection, organizations need to understand their requirements and also evaluate the attributes of the possible tools.
Posted April 25, 2016
The COLLABORATE 16 conference for Oracle users kicked off with a presentation by Unisphere Research analyst Joe McKendrick who shared insights from a ground-breaking study that examined future trends and technology among 690 members of three major Oracle users groups.
The need for data integration has never been more intense than it has been recently. The Internet of Things and its muscular sibling, the Industrial Internet of Things, are now being embraced as a way to better understand the status and working order of products, services, partners, and customers. Mobile technology is ubiquitous, pouring in a treasure trove of geolocation and usage data. Analytics has become the only way to compete, and with it comes a need for terabytes—and gigabytes—worth of data. The organization of 2016, in essence, has become a data machine, with an insatiable appetite for all the data that can be ingested.
Oracle released new versions of several of its engineered systems which provide tightly integrated hardware and software. The company has introduced the Exadata X6 Database Machine, as well as updates to the Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance and SuperCluster M7.
Posted April 20, 2016
It seems every week there is another data breach in the news, which translates to millions and millions of personal records, credit card numbers, and other pieces of confidential information stolen each month. The victims of these breaches include important companies with professional IT staff. Now, you may be thinking: "Shouldn't the network guys be responsible for security?"
To help organizations that are being held back from moving enterprise workloads to a public cloud because of business, legislative, or regulatory requirements that restrict where and how they handle data, Oracle has launched a new set of offerings. Introduced at Oracle CloudWorld in Washington, DC, by Thomas Kurian, president, Oracle, "Oracle Cloud at Customer" enables organizations to get the benefits of Oracle's cloud services but in their own data center.
Dataguise, a provider of data security solutions, is making DgSecure available for the detection, monitoring, and protection of sensitive data across Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Storage Service (S3) and all Elastic MapReduce (EMR) platforms that use AWS S3.
Posted April 19, 2016
When users require access to multiple databases on multiple servers distributed across different physical locations, database security administration can become quite complicated. The commands must be repeated for each database, and there is no central repository for easily modifying and deleting user security settings on multiple databases simultaneously. At a high level, database security boils down to answering four questions.
Teradata, the big data analytics and marketing applications company, is making key investments in the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Analytics of Things (AoT), along with updating its signature platforms.
Posted April 18, 2016
Hortonworks is making several key updates to its platform along with furthering its mission as being a leading innovator of open and connected data solutions by enhancing partnerships with Pivotal and expanding upon established integrations with Syncsort.
Posted April 15, 2016
Everyone within an enterprise agrees that data is an asset, but it's what to do with it that causes divisiveness between business leaders and IT personnel.
Lavastorm is releasing its Accelerators Library solution at no cost to users, offering an array of preconfigured components that make it easier and faster for all Lavastorm users to build analytic applications regardless of technical acumen.
Posted April 14, 2016
IDERA is releasing its SQL Inventory Check platform for free to allow database administrators (DBAs) to easily discover servers on the network and verify versions to keep them properly maintained or to prepare for migrations.
Posted April 13, 2016
DataStax, provider of database software for cloud applications, is releasing a scale-out graph database solution built for cloud applications, providing users with a new tool for maintaining their highly connected data.
Posted April 12, 2016
There are many different definitions of the term "big data," some of them reasonable, others not so much. However, the overriding issue for many data professionals, especially those who use more traditional data management tools, is confusion about what to do with big data and how to get the most out of it.
Posted April 08, 2016
Delphix is making major updates to its data operations platform, delivering enhancements to strengthen secure application development in the data center and in the cloud. "One of the main bottlenecks that we hear about over and over is management of all of this data," Dan Graves, vice president of product marketing. "That's where Delphix comes in. Our core value is unlocking that data in a secure way to allow businesses to a have fast, fresh, full production environment."
Posted April 06, 2016
Databricks, the company behind Apache Spark, is releasing a new set of APIs that will enable enterprises to automate their Spark infrastructure to accelerate the deployment of production data-driven applications.
Posted April 01, 2016
AtScale is unveiling an upgraded platform that introduces new innovations to enterprise security and performance.
Posted March 30, 2016
Teradata has introduced a new "design pattern" approach for data lake deployment. The company says its concept of a data lake pattern leverages IP from its client engagements, as well as services and technology to help organizations more quickly and securely get to successful data lake deployment.
Posted March 28, 2016
The digital economy promises to redefine nearly every aspect of a company's operations—from raw material procurement through post-sale services. Yet, some of the most dramatic changes will be seen in how companies evolve their product portfolios and leverage digital capabilities.
Posted March 25, 2016
One of the most common challenges organizations face when developing an enterprise data governance program is the presence of data silos or pockets of data initiatives scattered throughout the company with little to no association or collaboration of efforts. While many describe their data systems as "siloed," the disjunction is less about the underlying technology and far more about the division created between lines of business.
The emerging Internet of Things (IoT) represents a huge opportunity for today's enterprises but also poses risks. Many organizations are challenged to open up their systems to ever-growing networks of devices, sensors, and systems that are relentlessly spewing data that may or may not be of value. But questions about security and systems performance swirl around as well.
The rise of big data technologies in enterprise IT is now seen as an inevitability, but adoption has occurred at a slower pace than expected, according to Joe Caserta, president and CEO of Caserta Concepts, a firm focused on big data strategy consulting and technology implementation. Caserta recently discussed the trends in big data projects, the technologies that offer key advantages now, and why he thinks big data is reaching a turning point.
Posted March 23, 2016
To spread the word on the best information management solutions in the marketplace, Database Trends and Applications has launched the 2016 DBTA Readers' Choice Awards, a program in which the winners will be selected by the experts whose opinions count above all others - you. Time is running out so make your nomination now.
As more businesses leverage applications that are hosted in the cloud, the lines between corporate networks and the internet become blurred. Accordingly, enterprises need to develop an effective strategy for ensuring security. The problem is, many of today's most common approaches simply don't work in this new cloud-based environment.


text: It's Small Business Saturday, which is a day dedicated to supporting your local stores instead of big chains. And hey, we love all booksellers, but we particularly love those specific book nerds who open up retail stores so they can lovingly assemble collections of books to share with readers of all stripes! So as we encourage you to #ShopSmall, we thought we'd suggest a few new paperbacks in a convenient mass-market trim (fits right in a purse or pocket!) to add to your shopping list. Enjoy!


text: Kids can use their imagination to create beautiful works of art! Just grab one of the spray bottles (water with food colouring) and go to work. You can write your name, paint a picture or even play a game of Tic-Tac-Toe! Whatever the case, be sure to take a picture or two to remember what you created…or convince Mom and Dad to store it in the freezer at home.


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Super Rugby is coming to the United States. U.S.A. Rugby announced today that the Bulls will take on the Stormers on February 3rd at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. The match will be part of a double-header that sees the U.S. take on the Argentina XV in their Americas Rugby Championship opener. The U.S. has drawn with Argentina the last two times they played with last March's match giving the Eagles the ARC title.
The match between the Bulls and the Stormers will be a pre-season match as both teams get ready for the new season. Tickets will be available on November 16th with a pre-sale and continuing on November 20th.
This will be the first opportunity many American fans will have to see two Super Rugby teams first hand. While the StubHub Center has delivered sub-par crowds for U.S.A. Rugby in the past having two Super Rugby teams might help.
The rest of the Eagles ARC schedule should be announced shortly but it involves two more matches in California.


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What does TCT do?
TCT provides intense, fast-paced, results-oriented, English language training for Japanese and Foreign Corporations in a broad cross-section of industries, including: Chemicals, Cosmetics, Fashion, Finance, Insurance, Machinery, Pharmaceuticals, and Semiconductors, just to name a few.
TCT was Established and incorporated as a Yugen Gaisha in 1986 by Larry Knipfing.
TCT provides Special Business Skill Training Seminars in the following areas:
- Overseas Prep Training
- Active Meetings Training
- Assertiveness Training
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- Email Writing Training
- Cross-Cultural Training
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TCT also consults for Publishers and Language Schools, helping them develop material, build their own programs and train their teachers .
Larry has written numerous ELT textbooks over the years for publishers such as the Japan Times, Soiku, Screenplay, and Sanshusha. His newest book, Larry's Americana, is published through NHK Publishing. Larry writes a column of the same name for NHK Radio's Jissen Business Eigo's monthly text/magazine.


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It has been far too long since we last heard from Stalley. Today the wordsmith makes his return to the interwebs with a brand new album for our listening pleasures. This time around Stalley serves up a new project called 'New Wave,' his first since parting ways with MMG.
The new project features fourteen new tracks that include "Madden '96," "Let's Talk About It" and "Soul Searching." The project is his first in nearly three years and keeps things to himself with no added guest features throughout the LP. With fourteen tracks, Stalley comes with a barrage of his wordplay and a smooth dose of his lyrical prowess. Check out the new project in the stream below and head over to iTunes to grab your copy immediately.


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Dental Hygienist, Katie Gutierrez, RDH
MEET KATIE! Katie is a hygienist here at GCFD! She has been practicing dental hygiene with Dr. Garrett for 3 years. Katie and her husband have a beautiful little girl and a fur baby! After work and on weekends, Katie loves catching up with her TV series and cheering on her Mississippi State Bulldogs!
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MEET KAYLA! Kayla is a Dental Hygienist here at GCFD and has been with Dr. Garrett for 3 years now. Kayla loves going to the lake, spending time with her little girl and family and friends.
She also loves Football! On the weekends, you can always find Kayla in ❤Red and 💙Blue supporting the Ole Miss Rebels and the NY Giants.
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MEET BRITTANY! Brittany is Dr. Garrett's assistant. She has been practicing dental assisting for 10 years. Brittany is the mother of 4 little boys and 2 fur babies. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her children, reading and cheering on the Memphis Tigers!
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How to Protect Your Property While On Vacation
In all the hustle and bustle of getting ready for a vacation, it's easy to think that simply locking the doors and setting the alarm is all you need to do to protect your house while you're gone. The reality is that not prepping your home before you say goodbye, leaves you vulnerable to all sorts of issues. The FBI estimates that there are at least 2.5+ million home break-ins per year which translates to a home burglary every 13 seconds. And 85% of the time, burglaries are perpetrated by people who are desperate and often dangerous.
The good news is that there are a few simple things you can do to keep you property safe while you're away. Better still, while it's a good idea to have a home security system these days, there are many things you can do for free to keep your property managed and safe while you enjoy a little R&R. Here are 10 smart steps to do just that.
- Buy a Security System – This is one of only two paid options on the list, but these days, it's a good idea. The FBI estimates that the average cost of a home burglary is $2,119. The average security system costs $30/month which is pennies compared to what you'll pay in time and investment if your property is broken into.
- Be Smart with Social Media – It's true that thieves these days are using Facebook as way to track whether or not someone is home and then determine if they are a good target. That said, you don't have to keep your posts to a minimum while you're out enjoying the good life. Make sure your privacy settings on Facebook don't allow anyone but your friends to see your posts and you're less likely to draw attention to the fact you're not home.
- Turn down the water heater – This is something no one thinks about, but it's a pretty important part of powering down your home. If you keep the water heater low while you're gone, you'll save money by reducing your electricity or gas bill for the month. Plus, it's helps you stay green, so why not?
- Don't leave a spare key outside – Burglars and others prefer to enter through the front door so if you leave a key out, even if it's hidden, chances are, they'll find it and use it.
- Put the mail on hold – Yes, it's a pain, but it's worthwhile, especially if you'll be gone for a long time. Nothing says nobody is home like an overflowing mailbox.
- Time Those Lights – Inside light timers are an inexpensive way to make it look like you're home, even if you're not. Get a couple and put them on lights that are easily seen outside the house.
- Your Home, Unplugged – Pull and Eric Clapton and unplug all your small appliances and anything that isn't plugged into a surge protector. You'll save money and be protected against any power issues while you're gone.
- Stop the Press – Got a newspaper delivery or some other daily delivery? Put them on hold or have a friend come pick up the deliveries for you. A stack of newspapers in the driveway sends a pretty obvious message.
- Unplug the Garage Door – Thieves these days will often use universal remotes to open your garage door and force their way in through the back door. If you unplug, no one can open the garage door without going through the house first, making it harder for criminals to be successful.
10. Ask a friend for help – We all need a little help from our friends. Wile you're on vacation, ask a neighbor to pull your trash cans out, pick up deliveries or just visit the house so it looks like it's been lived in. The more it looks like you're home, the less likely thieves will think about doing any damage.


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Hardware authentication tokens aren't a new concept, but Google thinks it's time to bring these devices to a much broader audience. First whispered about back in January, Google has taken to the stage at the RSA conference this week to offer some insight about what it hopes to accomplish with the Google One (password) ring. That's not it pictured above, by the way, but hopefully it's just as cool-looking.
Right now, Google is testing a USB dongle — which is exactly what many banks distribute to their corporate clients who need strong authentication measures to access online account services. Engineer Mayank Upadhyay notes that there's one key difference with Google's stick: it also features an NFC chip. That would potentially allow a users to kick start the login process by placing a phone or tablet within range.
But a small, wearable device would work, too. That's where the ring comes in. An innocuous ring that could validate a user's identity (assuming the companion USB token is also within range) would help solve several of today's most serious computer security issues. If the token and ring are being used to authenticate, users wouldn't fall into the trap of re-using the same password across dozens of sites. The hardware pair would also ensure that those ridiculous passwords we see every year on the top 100 leaked passwords list aren't still going to be causing problems five years from now.
So what's Google's interest in all this? There's got to be an angle, and it's probably safe to assume that tight integration with Chrome (which recently received an optional strong password generator), Chrome OS, and Android. The same hardware present in the USB dongle could be easily built in to phones, tablets, and laptops to give users a more convenient way to utilize their rings.
Google's also got a thing for analytics, and the company would almost certainly be keeping tabs (anonymously, of course) on which services users are signing in to and what's going on behind the scenes — like shopping or banking — to build an even better advertising profile.
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Some things are just weird.
Yesterday my lab partner and I mapped a hemisphere to a circle and then out to an infinite plane. Not quite as cool as mapping your doughnut to your coffee mug but still ok.
It turns out we made a black hole. Luckily it was only a computer simulation.
Earlier this week I saw a transport truck going down a single lane one way street the wrong way in the middle of the afternoon.
When I'm standing in the kitchen doing dishes, I often think, "If I moved to Hawaii, would I bring my cheese grater, or just buy a new one?"
Do they even have dollar stores in Hawaii?
That one's for Audrey.
I think I'd bring my toque and mitts and wear them in January no matter what the temperature was just because you wear a toque and mitts in January. That's how it is. Don't question it.
It's starting to get cold enough now that I was tempted to get a toque out today, but I can probably hold out another couple weeks. I might just bake some chocolate chip cookies instead.


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3 Positive Benefits Of Visiting The Dentist After A Long Absence
It seems the longer you stay away from the dentist, the harder it is to go back. After avoiding the dentist for many years, you may fear that you'll be "in trouble" once you finally do schedule an appointment, making it easier to just stay away. Instead of fearing a critical scolding from the dentist (which probably won't happen), consider these three positive benefits you'll receive your first time back in the dental chair.
1. Ample Time to Ask Questions
After years, or even decades, away from the dentist's office, you should expect your first appointment to be lengthier than a typical check-up for someone who goes regularly. Don't let this deter you from making an appointment, though. A lengthy visit provides ample opportunity for you to have all your dental questions answered by the dentist or hygienist.
During this first dental appointment after an extended absence, you'll have a full set of dental x-rays taken, as well as a thorough exam. In addition, the dentist must look at your medical history and fill in the gaps since your last dental appointment. This can take some time, but use it to your advantage by asking plenty of questions.
Depending on the condition of your teeth and the time allotted for your appointment, you will either have your teeth cleaned during this visit or you will have to schedule a follow-up cleaning appointment. If your teeth are cleaned during the first visit, it will probably take longer than future cleanings because the hygienist needs extra time to remove years' worth of plaque and tartar from your teeth.
2. Teeth Look and Feel Amazing Afterwards
After a long hiatus from the dentist's chair, you'll likely experience some mild discomfort after a dental cleaning, because the excess build-up of plaque deposits requires the hygienist to spend extra time scraping the areas between your teeth and gums. However, once all of this unhealthy plaque is removed, your teeth will look great!
For a short time after the cleaning, you can expect symptoms such as:
- Soreness
- Swelling
- Mild bleeding
- Tooth sensitivity
These symptoms are normal and should ease up within a few days. Don't let a fear of pain prevent you from making the appointment, because any mild discomfort you feel shouldn't interfere with eating, drinking or going about your regular daily routine. In fact, many patients are quite relieved after a thorough dental cleaning because their teeth look and feel better than they have in years.
3. Lingering Dental Problems are Resolved
If you've avoided dental appointments for a very long time, chances are good the dentist will discover at least one problem that requires treatment, however minor it may be. There is no reason to fear this discovery, because it will finally be resolved! You have a second chance to improve your dental health for the long haul once any lingering problems are fixed.
Sometimes people steer clear of the dentist because they know there is something wrong, but they fear a painful and scary prognosis. If this sounds like your situation, you've probably worried about it for awhile and blown the problem up in your mind. There's a very good chance your mind will finally rest easy after you undergo a thorough dental exam.
There are all sorts of reasons why people avoid the dentist: fear, embarrassment and anxiety, to name just a few. Instead of letting these types of emotional reasons prevent you from getting the dental care you really need, try reversing your outlook on the situation. Think about all of the benefits (including the three listed above) you'll receive once you sit back down in the dentist's chair after a long time away.
For more information, contact a local dental clinic like Family Dental Center TriCities, PC.


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The latest attempt by the rights holders of Dallas Buyers Club to obtain the details of alleged movie pirates has failed.
The rights holders, Dallas Buyers Club LLC and Voltage Pictures, have been attempting in court action launched in October 2014 to obtain the details of ISP customers linked to IP addresses that participated in downloading the movie via BitTorrent.
DBC had intended to contact ISP customers and offer to come to a financial settlement for downloading the movie. In exchange, the company would commit to not taking legal action against alleged pirates.
Opposing DBC was a group of ISPs that operated services attached to the IP addresses that the company was interested in. The ISPs — iiNet, Adam Internet, Internode, Amnet Broadband, Dodo and Wideband Networks Pty Ltd — had indicated they were concerned about the possibility for so-called speculative invoicing, where large sums of money are demanded from piartes.
A Federal Court ruling earlier this year would have allowed the company to move ahead with contacting ISP customers. However, the judge presiding over the case, Justice Nye Perram, in an August judgement imposed a stay on his order granting preliminary discovery.
Perram said that he would lift that stay provided DBC abided by a series of conditions setting out restrictions on what the company could demand from downloaders.
Those conditions included seeking settlement based only on two of the four grounds that DBC had proposed to use as part of a formula for calculating its offer to downloaders, and that the company lodged a $600,000 security with the court to ensure it would abide by the terms of Perram's ruling.
Perram ruled that DBC would be permitted to seek from individuals the cost of purchasing copy of Dallas Buyers Club and a portion of the cost of legal proceedings.
The latest round of proceedings saw DBC attempt to revisit the court's decision to impose a stay.
In particular, DBC sought to revisit the question of whether a distribution licence fee could be incorporated into any demand for settlement and the question of additional damages linked to factors such as deterrence and the flagrancy of infringement.
In regards to the latter factor, DBC had originally sought to incorporate in its formula, details of which it has not revealed publicly, the number of other films an ISP customer had illicitly downloaded.
Perram rejected the latest round of DBC arguments on both counts.
A key issue in the latest application was the question of lodging a bond with the court. DBC had argued that the figure originally imposed would have a deleterious impact on its business.
It instead proposed to limit its contact to 10 per cent of the original group of IP addresses it had tendered, and consequentially lodge a bond of only $60,000.
Perram's judgement said that the issue of a lower bond did not arise because he had would not be granting DBC the right to do anything beyond what he had already said he would permit in his August ruling.
The new DBC application was dismissed with costs awarded against the rights holders.
"Some finality must now be brought to these proceedings," Perram's judgement stated (elsewhere in his ruling he invoked the lengthy biblical screen epic, Ben-Hur).
"What I will do is make a self-executing order which will terminate the proceedings on Thursday 11 February 2016 at noon, unless DBC takes some step before then," the judge ruled.
The judgement stated that Perram would be disposed to grant leave to appeal his May and August rulings.


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How do I use message-driven bean (MDB)?, part 2
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A message-driven bean (MDB) is an enterprise bean that allows enterprise applications to handle messages asynchronously. An instance of an MDB is instantiated by an EJB container to act as a message listener. Messages received by an MDB may be sent by any JMS-compatible message transmitter, such as a JMS-enabled publish/subscribe topic.Unlike session and entity beans, a client program does not direct invocations at an MDB. Instead, the MDB receives invocations from the message source through the standard callback method, onMessage(), in the same manner as a JMS message listener.
A Message Driven Bean must implement two interfaces:
- javax.jms.MessageListener - This interface defines the onMessage callback method. When a message is put on the queue/topic, the onMessage method of the message-driven bean is called by the EJB container and passed the actual message.
- javax.ejb.MessageDrivenBean - This is the EJB interface that contains the EJB lifecycle methods:
- ejbCreate() - called by the EJB container when the message-driven bean is created
- ejbRemove() - called by the EJB container when the message-driven bean is destroyed or removed from the EJB pool
- setMessageDrivenContext(MessageDrivenContext context) - called prior to ejbCreate and passed the message-driven context by the EJB container. The context has runtime information such as transaction data.
A message-driven bean must declare deployment information about itself in a deployment-descriptor file named ejb-jar-xml. The EJB container handles the duties of subscribing the bean to the topic or connecting it to the queue based on information placed in the deployment descriptor.
The ejb-jar.xml file contains:
The following is an example of a typical ejb-jar.xml file:
<ejb-jar> <enterprise-beans> <message-driven> <ejb-name>MyMDB</ejb-name> <ejb-class>com.jeffhanson.ejb.MyMDB</ejb-class> <transaction-type>Container</transaction-type> <message-driven-destination> <destination-type>javax.jms.Topic</destination-type> </message-driven-destination> <security-identity> <run-as-specified-identity> <role-name>system</role-name> </run-as-specified-identity> </security-identity> </message-driven> </enterprise-beans> </ejb-jar>Message-driven beans are not located by client classes and client classes do not directly invoke methods on them. All access to a message-driven bean is through a JMS topic or queue which directs messages at the message-driven bean through the EJB container. The EJB container ultimately passes the JMS message to the message-driven bean through the bean's onMessage method. All message-driven beans must implement the javax.ejb.MessageDrivenBean and javax.jms.MessageListener interfaces, as the following example illustrates:
public class MyMDB implements MessageDrivenBean, MessageListener { private transient MessageDrivenContext ctx = null; public MyMDB() { } public void setMessageDrivenContext(MessageDrivenContext ctx) { this.ctx = ctx; } public void ejbCreate() { } public void onMessage(Message message) { System.out.println("MDB Message received: " + message.toString()); } public void ejbRemove() { } }
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