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Traditionally kids fly their kites on a windy day. This anemometer craft will give you another option the next time some blustery weather hits your area. An anemometer is a tool used by meteorologists to measure wind speed. Because a power drill is needed, you'll need to get a grownup to help you out.
Supplies & Tools:
- Wooden spool
- Dowel, 1 thick enough to spin freely in spool and at least 12" long
- 3/16" Dowels
- Egg carton
- Cork
- Washer
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Acrylic or poster paint (optional)
- Glue
- Power drill
- Coping saw
- Sandpaper
- Hole punch, 1/8"
- Workbench
- First prepare your cups by cutting 4 egg holders out. Then shape them a bit so they look like a 4-petalled flower. You can paint them if you like. Tip: If you paint one of the holders a different color from the others, then it will make counting the rotations a lot easier.
- While your paint is drying, ask a grownup to fire up their power drill. Hold the spool in place lengthwise using a workbench. Drill a hole through in the middle using a 3/16" drill bit. Check to see if the dowel fits. If not, drill a bit more to make the hole wider. Remove the spool, make a quarter turn and secure it back into the workbench. Drill another hole through the spool. Sand down any wood splinters.
- Next, switch the drill bit to ¼". Cut the cork in half and secure into workbench. Drill a hole through the middle. Set aside.
- Use a coping saw to cut the 3/16" dowels into four 5" long pieces.
- Set the spool on a flat surface and place the ¼" dowel through the top hole. Add glue to the four drilled holes and place a 3/16" dowel into each making sure they don't touch the middle ¼" dowel. Allow to dry.
- Next, punch a hole in two of the petals of each cup to feed the dowels through. You may need to use a pencil to gradually make the holes bigger. You want the holes to be snug not loose for the dowel.
- Finally, put together your anemometer by placing the cork and washer on the ¼" dowel. Then set the spool on. Attach a cup onto each 3/16" dowel and make sure they're all facing the same direction.
On a windy day set your anemometer in the ground or a flower pot. Make a chart and take note of how many rotations your anemometer makes in a 30 seconds. Compare the results to other days. Or just have fun watching the cups spin. Isn't it mesmerizing?
If this craft was a bit advanced or you just don't have access to a drill, then please stop by again for our next post. We'll share instructions on how to make a basic version of the anemometer.
See you soon!


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For divergent voices to be heard, everyone needs to listen
There's no shortage of correlation between teams that actively pursue all sides of an issue and outstanding achievement. Sounds simple, but the environment that fosters that kind of collaboration requires an adaptability in communication among your team members that puts partnership first.
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Teams are composed of skill sets, but success lies in knowing why and how people apply them
Teams are made up of relationships that interconnect in a variety of ways, which makes the composition of teams paramount to productivity. But how often does a team view itself as a whole?
On the Core Strengths platform, results of a team's SDI 2.0 can be combined into a Team Strengths Portrait to gain insight into team dynamics. Adding someone with a complimentary strength – such as someone who excels at being methodical – can raise the whole team to higher levels of performance. This conscious composition cultivates adaptability and accountability, resetting the stage for team members to become more collaboratively connected and form stronger relationships.

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Barbara, Frana & Just Desserts, Tivoli Artists Gallery, Aug/Sept
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Greene County Council on the Arts Holiday Show
Tivoli Artists Gallery Small Works Holiday Exhibit
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November 2008 New Century Artists Gallery, "Energy", New York City
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While the new Senate Affordable Care Act (ACA) replacement bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), is now unlikely to make it to a vote, the Republicans are still interested in dismantling the ACA. Despite the signs that a replacement bill may not be coming in the immediate future, it is still important to understand the potential effects of a bill like the BCRA, which encompasses many of the concepts Republicans are looking for in an ACA replacement bill. The BCRA would have many negative effects on the healthcare industry and the American public.
One area that would be greatly harmed by the bill is Medicaid. Medicaid serves millions of Americans who are low income, disabled, elderly, and children. In 2015, Medicaid provided health coverage for 97 million low-income Americans over the course of the year [1]. Medicaid provides vital coverage to many vulnerable people, for instance Medicaid covers 62% of nursing home residents [2].
The BCRA would greatly cut funding to Medicaid and lead to an additional 15 million uninsured from the Medicaid population [3]. On top of the negative effects of the BCRA on Medicaid, two thirds of the American people oppose major reductions to Medicaid as part of a plan to repeal and replace the ACA [4].
The BCRA would convert Medicaid funding to a per capita cap system. Medicaid currently pays states a percent of all Medicaid enrollee's bills on an unlimited basis. In a per capita cap system, the federal government would give states a set amount of money for each enrollee, this amount would vary for the different groups of Medicaid enrollees (e.g. disabled, children, etc.). Growth over time of this set amount per enrollee would be tied to the Medical Consumer Price Index plus one percentage point through 2025, and then would be tied to the overall Consumer Price Index. Typically, Medicaid spending grows faster than these growth rates, especially the overall Consumer Price Index, which currently is almost 50% lower than the Medical Consumer Price Index [6].
In addition to switching to a per capita cap system, the bill would cut Medicaid expansion funding. The bill would begin cutting expansion funding in 2021 and by 2024 states will have the same match rate they typically have to cover other populations. Funding will be cut in phases so in 2021 it will be 85%, 2022 it will be 80% and 75% in 2023 [7]. It is very likely that many of the 32 states (including Washington D.C.) that participated in Medicaid expansion would eliminate coverage for expansion adults.
Through cuts and caps, the CBO reports that federal Medicaid funding in 2036 would be about 35% below where it would be under the current law [8]. This amount is enormous and would have crippling effects on states. One study estimated that this would mean that California alone would lose between $37 and $52 billion between 2020 and 2027 [9].
Medicaid cuts and caps would adversely affect all states but some states would be hit harder. While states can try to save money in certain areas, there are many factors that affect states' ability to respond to cuts and caps. Many of these factors are out of the control of state governments or cannot be mitigated without sufficient funding.
There are measures states could use to manage their budgets in order to cope with per capita caps, but each measure comes with major challenges and drawbacks [11]. Some measure include:
- States Can Raise Taxes or Make Other Budget Cuts
- Reduce Benefits Not Required by Statute
- Limit Coverage of High Cost Enrollees
- Reduce Provider Rates or Implement Delivery System Reforms
- Implement Policies to Promote Personal Responsibility or Skin in the Game
Read about what these measures entail and their challenges here: http://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/no-easy-choices-5-options-to-respond-to-per-capita-caps/
The bottom line is that the BCRA would have extensive negative effects on Medicaid programs across the country and adversely affect millions of Americans.
[1] https://www.cbpp.org/research/health/policy-basics-introduction-to-medicaid
[2] http://www.kff.org/infographic/medicaids-role-in-nursing-home-care/
[3] https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/costestimate/52849-hr1628senate.pdf
[4] http://www.kff.org/health-reform/press-release/growing-majority-of-americans-oppose-congress-plan-to-repeal-and-replace-the-affordable-care-act/
[5] http://www.businessinsider.com/how-senate-health-bill-would-affect-insurance-coverage-2017-6
[6] https://healthcareinamerica.us/better-care-reconciliation-act-of-2017-f75fe7e0e5c6
[7] http://nashp.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NASHP_ACA_AHCAHouseSenateBills_Matrix_7.14.17_CA.pdf
[8] https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/reports/52859-medicaid.pdf
[9] http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2017/07/14/medicaid-and-the-latest-version-of-the-bcra-massive-federal-funding-losses-remain/
[10] http://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/factors-affecting-states-ability-to-respond-to-federal-medicaid-cuts-and-caps-which-states-are-most-at-risk/
[11] http://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/no-easy-choices-5-options-to-respond-to-per-capita-caps/


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A new client called our House Clearance Bathgate office requesting a full clearance of a three-bedroomed terraced house dating from the 1950s and located in Bathgate – West Lothian. The client, a businessman in his 50s, had been renting out the property, and the last tenant had been there for over a decade until she sadly passed away. The man told us that his tenant had been a compulsive hoarder and unfortunately the small house was crammed from top to bottom with a huge variety of junk, rubbish and, of all things, a huge collection of cuddly toys. He had considered evicting her, but as she had been quite vulnerable and isolated, he'd never had the heart to go through with it. Now he wanted the house completely cleared as he planned to refurbish it then sell it. Property values in the neighbourhood had risen considerably in the past 10 years.
We reassured him that we have carried out numerous house clearances in the Bathgate area for properties affected by hoarding in the past, but suggested that the house clearance would probably take two days rather than the one day a property of this type would normally need.
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On-street parking was available outside the property, so we parked up our vehicles outside at 7 a.m. and immediately got to work. Our first task was to carry out a quick appraisal to make sure that the property was safe to work in. Properties affected by compulsive hoarding can be unsafe due to the hazard posed by falling objects, but we soon decided that it was safe to work in and we then set about clearing it.
We made quick progress despite the quantity of personal effects and general clutter. We cleared out the items from the hallway, then the living room and kitchen, before moving upstairs.
We managed to clear most of the house on the first day, and returned on the second day to clear the last two bedrooms. These were the rooms filled with soft toys, and it was quite a melancholy affair to dispose of them.
Disposal of Furniture, Junk & Contents
We reused anything that we could from the clearance, which included a few items of furniture such as a table, three chairs and an old bed frame. These were donated to a local charity in Bathgate to be resold. Unfortunately a lot of the items from the house were in no state to be reused, including the cuddly toys. The toys would have needed professional cleaning and sterilising before children could have used them, and this would have been prohibitively expensive.
Client Recommendation
The client was present during much of the house clearance, and was very pleased with the speed and efficiency of our work. He could not believe the difference that our Bathgate house clearance team made, and was now confident that he'd be able to sell the property after refurbishment.
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Wow. Happy Friday – this was probably the longest most stressful week of 2015 so far, being that it was the only one that didn't include a major holiday.
Today, we flashback to the year 2002. In seventh grade I was obsessed with teen magazines. YM, Cosmogirl, Teen Beat, Teen Vogue, j14, Seventeen…sometimes even the real Cosmopolitan which I would thumb through, wide-eyed, not understanding a single word.
"What's a cli-TOR-is? I want one!"
Americans had a much different view of celebrity culture in the pre-social media days. While little girls still worship the stars of Pretty Little Liars or whatever show teens are watching the same way we idolized Hilary Duff back then (yes there was a time she was VERY MUCH relevant and we all cared about her – don't deny it), I can't help but feel like celebs have been humanized by the vehicles they now have to communicate with fans. Instagram, Twitter…it used to be that the only way we could learn about our favs was through printed and bound magazine articles that made them seem so disconnected from our normal tween boring-ass lives.
One form of listicle I remembered seeing often was the WHAT "SO-AND-SO" HAS IN HER DRESSING ROOM! variety. Looking back this was nothing more than a very effective way of slapping a celebrity name on some random products to endorse them to impressionable kids. I still run into these crocks of shit all the time as an adult. "REESE WITHERSPOON SWEARS BY KIEHL'S!!" I mean, I'm a smart, grown, educated girl but if a celebrity told me she dodged highway traffic as her preferred form of exercise I'd probably consider it for at least a second. We're all pretty much brainwashed, and have been our whole lives.
Since I've always wanted to be a writer, I've always kept a journal. Since I've also always wanted to be a celebrity, some of the things I wrote in my journal looked like this entry from May 11, 2002, written in green gel pen.
"~What I Would have~in My DRESSING~ROOm!~
-1 case of DASANI water bottles (filled)
-1 case of Lipsmaker sponge on sparkler all flavors
– 3 things of hunny
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-computer w/ AIM
-Acuvue color contacs
-Secret sheer dry
-Baby oil & powder
-tanning oil
-Dentine Ice gum
-oil absorbant pads
-clean & clear foam face wash
-fruit, hehe
And another consumer was born. At first reading this I couldn't help but feel sorry for my little 12-year-old self. She'd been duped by magazine ads and bullshit articles. She thought the right skincare products are what make you a woman and she wanted to be famous so she could have as many Pringles and as much lip gloss as she could ever want. It all made me so sad.
But then I remembered how good Pringles are – so I put on some lip gloss, and I went out to buy some.


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HA NOI (VNS) — In a bid to increase the efficiency of the bureaucracy, the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam has issued a resolution calling for a reduction of the number of those on the State payroll at all levels.
According to the resolution, at least 10 per cent of Government staff and officers in ministries, localities and government agencies on State payroll in various sectors will be reduced by 2021.
The resolution states that the education and health sectors must closely monitor the number of staff being put on the State payroll even though there will be increased demand for staff for new schools and hospitals.
The Party also calls for the need to re-assess the professional level of those on the State payroll and if any needed to be reshuffled.
The resolutions say that each organisation within the Party, Government, socio-political organisation and public-service units must have plan to reduce those on the State payroll during the seven-year period 2015-21.
The Government estimates that there are about 282,000 on the State payroll, people who work for government offices, administrative offices and Vietnamese representative offices abroad.
In February 2014, the Home Affairs Ministry also suggested gradual reduction of 100,000 public staff. — VNS
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The latest forecast is calling for some extreme cold in the 6-10 day outlook. This is the forecast the gas bulls have been waiting for.
As we noted last Monday, it had appeared that the crude oil bears in New York finally stamped their imprimatur on this market… sort of.
Be that as it may, we still questioned the bear's staying power. To wit, on Friday, November 13th, the January WTI contract opened that day's session at 77.47 and finished at 77.03. However, as we kicked off last week, the contract surged back towards 81.00. The market did collapse to end the week, oddly enough, finishing last Friday, November 20th, exactly where it opened on Friday the 13th, 77.47... spooky.


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I ran into a family tree on Ancestry.com that claimed to have a record of the appointment of John Fleming as the guardian for David. The summary of the tree owner was that this court record indicated that David Fleming had been adopted by John and was not his biological son.
Naturally, I dove into this right away. This week I received a copy of "The Profiles of the Fleming family in Lycoming, Chester and Northumberland, Pennsylvania" from the Pennsylvania Historical Society.
It provided a bigger scoop than just the answer to this adoption issue. First, to answer the adoption question, David was only 13 or 14 when Squire John Fleming died in 1777. He was named in his father's will to receive 200 acres of land. The court records show that his brother John Fleming was appointed as his guardian. At that time, since there is no mention of, or provision for, John's wife in his will, it must be assumed that she preceded him in death. His young age must have required the appointment of one in particular since he was now a land owner. So his brother John Dolan Fleming was appointed as his guardian.
The packet I received also included a number of historic references, newspaper articles, pictures and a family tree. It was a trove of information. Much of it centered around the descendants of John Dolan Fleming, for whom Flemington, Pennsylvania is named. But some information was provided about the ancestry of Squire John Fleming as well.
Squire John Fleming was one of three sons of William Fleming and Mary Moore, the daughter of William Moore. His brothers were Robert (1730-1778) and George (b 1732). According to the file, William migrated with his family to America about 1732 and settled in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Sadly, he died shortly after arriving.
All three sons would play key roles in the American Revolution. Squire John was a member of Bald Eagle Township's Safety Committee. Robert became a Lieutenant in the Continental Army and was killed at Fort Horn in 1778. Youngest brother George enlisted as private in Chester County, Pennsylvania for the Continental Army.
This is just the tip of the iceberg on this package I received. More posts to come.


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Pete Davidson Calls Ariana a Diabolical Genius
Pete Davidson addressed his breakup from Ariana Grande during his Denver stop of his "Pete Davidson and Friends" tour at Comedy Works this past weekend.
Pete asked the crowd if anyone had ever gotten dumped via diss record and then called Ariana Grande a diabolical genius that he had mad respect for.
He explained that during dress rehearsal for SNL he did say something about Ariana and when word got out to her camp that he was going to say something they assumed it was going to be bad when in fact it was something nice.
Ariana's camp decided to release, "Thank U, Next" 30 minutes before SNL was to film. Pete and his crew listened to the song in his dressing room before SNL and Pete said he realized women are the smartest people.
Pete said he didn't like that Ariana talked about his 🍆 manhood because she ruined it for all other girls. Pete said, "Isn't it weird to dump your fiancé and say his d*ck is awesome". Pete said Ariana is very tiny and everything looks big to her and that he is very average.
I think Pete still has respect for Ariana and he's dealing with everything with humor and calling her a diabolical genius was his way of giving her props. Wish them both the best!


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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Recycled Magazine Makeup Brush Holder
Photo: Recycled Magazine Makeup Brush Holder
I finally got around to trying that recycled magazine project I blogged about earlier this year. I decided to create a makeup brush holder by using pages from my Glamour magazine to decorate a tin can. It was a lot easier than I thought, and it took me less than a couple of hours to complete this project. Continue reading to see step by step instructions on how to create this makeup brush holder.
- Scissors
- Magazines
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Tape
- Rubberband
- Tin Can (cleaned and dried)
- Elmer's Glue
- Glue Gun
- Tear out pages from your magazine that has a lot of pretty colors, prints, text and/or images.
- Measure your tin can's height. Then cut strips from magazines that are the same height. For example, my tin can was about 4.5" so I cut sheets of paper that had a height of 4.5".
- Then lay a single sheet down, and fold the rough edge of the paper about 1/4" so that you have a straight edge. Then take the pencil and roll it so that the magazine wraps around the pencil.
- Secure the tube with a small piece of tape (i.e., about 1/4" of tape). Repeat this process until you have enough tubes to surround the entire tin can.
- Wrap the rubber band around the tin can. Then slip the tubes of magazines under the rubber band to see if you like your design.
- Plug in your glue gun, and place two droplets of glue at the top and the bottom of the can (See Photo with yellow stars below). Then place the first tube down. Make sure that it is align with the bottom of the can. Then place a thin layer of glue on the side of the tube (See Photo with pink start below). Place another thin layer of glue on the tube, and then place two more droplets of glue on the can. Then secure with another tube. Repeat this process to the end. Secure with a rubber band until project dries.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Winter Gardening in California
I love California for many reasons, but one of them is being able to garden throughout the winter! Here are some of the things still growing in the garden in December:
Photo: Romaine Lettuce
Photo: Bok Choy
Photo: Mustard Greens
Photo: Cilantro
Photo: Salad Greens going to seed
Photo: Bell Pepper
Photo: Fennel going to seed
Photo: Tomato seedlings planted in late summer
Photo: Scallions (Green Onions) going to seed
Photo: Pineapple plant grown from planting pineapple head
Photo: Lemon grass shoot given to me by a friend
Our zucchini plant was also still producing zucchini, but I uprooted it because the zucchini were small. Carrots, onions, shallots and garlic are also still growing as well as sage, English thyme, lemon thyme, rosemary, parsley, and oregano. Our lime tree is still flowering and setting tiny fruit.
In general, the plants are growing at a much slower rate. I think next year I will try row covers or set up cold frames to see if that will improve growth.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Harvesting Tarragon Seeds
|Photo 1: Flowering Tarragon Herb
|Photo 2: Tarragon Seeds (left); Tarragon Flower Heads (right)
Tarragon is an herb with a licorice-like taste. The plant produces yellow flowers that eventually develop seeds. See Photo 2 above. To get the seeds, just break the dried flower heads. The black slivers are tarragon seeds.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Personalized Address Planters
These personalized crocks would make a wonderful housewarming gift and a nice addition to your own home. Personalize these crocks with your family name and/or street address and then set them on the porch or walkway. Black, blue and green colored fonts are available. They are currently $59.95 at Plow & Hearth, and you can get free shipping by using coupon code: PHFSN. Other Plow & Hearth Coupon Codes Available Here: http://aptgarden.blogspot.com/p/savings.html.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Better Homes and Garden Holiday Store
One of my favorite magazines, Better Homes and Garden (BHG) has a Holiday Store! Currently, you can get $3.95 shipping on any order, any size. You can shop by issue or by topic. They also have holiday exclusives! For example, you can get 40% off holiday fruit boxes and get free shipping as well.
Cover Those Gray Roots in a Pinch
|Photo Credit: Everyday Goddess
So you are getting ready for a hot date or an important meeting, but as you are primping yourself in the mirror all you can see are those pesky gray hairs staring back at you reminding both you and the world that you are not that young anymore. Well, here's a quick, inexpensive tip for covering up those gray hairs in a pinch. All you need is eye shadow in the same shade as your hair color, an eye shadow brush, and if you wish some hairspray.
- Eye Shadow in the same shade as your hair color. I have dark brown/black hair, and I use Cover Girl eye shadow in "brown smolder" #740. It works great as a brow liner too. Target only charges $0.49 shipping for this item, and it costs $2.98 before tax.
- Inexpensive or old Eye Shadow Brush. You can also get a complete set of brushes at Tmart.com for about $4 or individual brushes as low as $1. Shipping is FREE.
- Hairspray (optional). I use a fine hairspray to give my roots a light spritz. I allow it to get tacky, and then apply the power to my roots. It's not necessary, but I think it makes the powder stick to my roots longer.
- Style your hair as usual.
- If you want to use hairspray, give you roots a very light spritz of hairspray.
- Dip your eye shadow brush in the eye shadow while you are waiting for the hairspray to get tacky. This should only take a few seconds.
- Then start covering your gray hairs with the powder. I use small, short strokes...think stippling. Avoid getting the powder on your scalp.
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Today's Finds: Grass Animals
|Alpaca ($4.29 + Free Shipping)
|Puppy ($4.38 + Free Shipping)
|Bunny Rabbit ($4.42 + Free Shipping)
|Squirrel ($4.43 + Free Shipping)
These are so adorable, and a fun way to dress up your desk this winter.
They are crafted out of artificial grass so there is no need to water or maintain it.
They are under $5 each and shipping is free at Tmart.com.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Happy Veteran's Day!
Glamour ran an article called "31 Days of Giving." The article gives readers 31 ways to give back to people. You can read the online version at Donating to Charity: 31 Days of Giving by Glamour.com. The article inspired me to compile a list of ways to help our troops and their families in the spirit of Veteran's Day.
- Send a teddy bear to the child of a deployed marine. For $25, jonathancollins.org gives a plush toy with a voice message recorded by the parent, which will play when the paw is pressed.
- Show your support for our troops. A donation to woundedwarriorproject.org can aid a soldier's physical—and emotional—recovery after deployment.
- Support the troops with warm socks, deodorant, Cheez-Its: Find their wish lists at anysoldier.com.
- Staying home for the holidays? Donate frequent-flier miles to injured soldiers' families at heromiles.org
- Buy a counseling session for a soldier returning home after serving in Iraq or Afghanistan with your $17 donation to www.giveanhour.org.
- Create and send a postcard to our troops for free by visiting: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/cosmo-kisses-postcard. Cosmopolitan and Maybelline New York will donate $1 to USO for each postcard sent. Up to $20,000.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Pumpkin Update
|Photo: Jack-o-Lantern from the Garden
I planted pumpkin seeds in July, but as you can see our pumpkin was not quite ready for carving. My daughter and I decided to carve the pumpkin anyways. We were inspired by the jack-o-lantern in the Bubble Guppies episode about Halloween. We both bonded over the experience, and were happy with the final product. Next year, I will try planting the seeds in June, and will use a lot more organic fertilizer.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Free Christmas Cactus by Mai
Free Plants By Mail (freeplantsbymail.org) was started by local growers as a way to use the surplus plants from nurseries and also as a way to support The Nature Conservancy. Free Plants By Mail offers a new free plant each month. This month they are offering Christmas Cactus. Although the plant itself is free, you do have to pay a small shipping and handling fee of $6.95.
This organization also has over 100 plants available for sale on their site. 100% of the proceeds from the sale will go to The Nature Conservancy.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Send Postcards to Our Troops for Free
You can create and send a postcard to our troops by visiting: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/cosmo-kisses-postcard. Cosmopolitan and Maybelline New York will donate $1 to USO for each postcard sent.*
Many of my family members and friends are in the military. They do so much for us, and I know that they will appreciate the fact that we took the time to write them a kind message. So please take a few minutes to show them your appreciation!
*Up to $20,000.
*Up to $20,000.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Cow Mug
I love my cow mug! This little guy never fails to bring a smile to my face every morning!
I am also in love with Italian Sweet Creme flavored creamer by Coffee-Mate. I wasn't a regular coffee drinker before, but I am now.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Reduce Your Magazine Clutter
|Photo: Magazine Binder
If you subscribe to several magazines like I do, you know that those magazines can easily pile up. Perhaps this would not be such a bad thing if you actually read those magazines again, but let's be honest --- we rarely do. So let's tackle that clutter in a smart way.
How to Create a Magazine Binder
- large 3-ring binder (Note: You could always upgrade to a larger binder later, but I like starting big)
- dividers with tabs/labels
- ordinary binder paper (college-ruled or wide ruled)
- scissors
- Elmer's school glue or glue stick (Note: I prefer using Elmer's school glue)
- Stapler (for keeping multi-issue articles together)
- High-quality 3-hole punch (optional)
- I use a binder for each major subject that interest me. For example, I have a binder just for "Home & Garden" related issues. Then I use dividers to divide the binder into subjects. For example, I have a section on each room in a house, and the front and backyard.
- As I read magazines, I tear out images or articles of interest and just glue them (or staple them if it is a multi-page article) to a piece of lined binder paper. You can also use a three hole punch on full page articles. Sometimes I jot quick notes next to the item or article. Then I file the paper under the appropriate section.
- After I am done reading the magazine, I am left with a magazine full of advertisements or articles that did not interest me so I just put it in the recycling bin.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Apartment Gardeners Can Compost
|Photo 1: Thick top layer of hand shredded newspaper
|Photo 2: Shredded newspaper, egg shells, carrot tops, coffee grounds, and banana peel decomposing
|Photo 3: Red worms working on scraps.
|Photo 4: Finished compost ready to use directly in garden or to make compost tea.
For apartment gardeners and people with small gardens, I suggest trying a worm compost bin. The bins are cheap (less than $10), requires little square footage of space, and are easy to make. You will also have finished compost in less time than you would with a traditional compost bin.
Indoor Worm Compost Bin
I used to keep a worm compost bin under the kitchen sink in a small plastic container with holes on top. I use handfuls of finished compost to make compost tea (i.e., mixture of finished compost and water). Compost tea stretches out finished compost so I can provide nutrients to several plants.
For those of you who are hesitant about keeping worm compost bins indoors, I promise you my bin did not have any bad smells or fruit flies nor did any worms every try to escape. The key is to keep the bins under the right conditions. This may sound difficult, but it is not. The environment must be cool or warm (but not hot), moist but not soggy, and not overloaded with kitchen scraps. Note: I only fed my worm bin broken egg shells, fruit and vegetable scraps. I also chopped or crushed scraps when I could to accelerate the time it took to get finished compost. I also placed a layer of moist, shredded newspaper on top of my scraps to prevent fruit flies from discovering my bin. If you notice the bin getting soggy, you can give the liquid to plants or place shredded newspaper at the bottom to absorb the liquid.
Outdoor Worm Compost Bin
Now that I have more space, I created a large worm bin and placed it outside near the back door. I love it! The worms quickly break down all my scraps. It is important to keep a thick layer of moist shredded newspaper on top of the scraps to keep the fruit flies to a minimum. See Photo 1. The fruit flies do not hurt the worm bin; They actually help break down the scraps. I just try to discourage their presence because they are annoying. Make sure you keep the medium moist or else you might attract ants. If ants ever attack your bin, just use a hose with a mister attachment and moisten the scraps and newspapers. The ants should disappear in a day.
I am considering creating a second bin. The bins are easily stackable because I drilled holes on the sides of the bin instead of on top. My adult red worms have already produced several baby red worms so I will have plenty of worms for a new bin.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Harvesting Marigold Seeds
|Photo 1: Dried marigold flower head full of seeds
|Photo 2: Dried orange petal fluff removed. Base of plant is holding a bunch of marigold seeds.
|Photo 3: Base of plant holding a few marigold seeds.
|Photo 4: Bag full of marigold seeds
My marigolds are dying back in the garden and the stems have turned brown, which means it is time to harvest the marigold seeds. Collecting marigold seeds will take very little time and effort, and you will end up with an abundant supply of marigold seeds. Share them with friends or grow them next year from seed.
Marigolds are easy to grow from seed, are pretty, drought-tolerant, and are very hardy plants. I plant marigolds throughout the vegetable garden because the roots secrete a substance that kills nematodes. The smell of marigolds also deter some pests that munch on other crops (e.g., whiteflies).
How to Collect Marigold Seeds
- Plastic snack bag or other seed container
- Small rock or weight if using a plastic bag
- Scissors
- Bowl
- Identify flower heads that have died back, and where 1 to 2 inches of the stem has turned brown. See Photo 1. Snip off these flowers (with the stems) and place them in a bowl.
- Place a small rock or weight in your bag to keep it from flying away.
- Using your fingers, remove the "orange fluff" (i.e., the dry, brittle marigold flower petals) and discard them. I throw the fluff right back into the garden. See Photo 1 & 2.
- Several marigold seeds (i.e., black and tan slivers) are in the base of the flower. See Photo 2 & 3.
- Remove the seeds and place them in the plastic bag. Seal the bag when you are done. If you used dried flower heads, then you should not have any condensation. If you do notice condensation inside the bag, re-open the bag and allow the seeds to completely dry out before storing them.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Harvesting Butternut Squash
Photo 1: Butternut Squash Flower
Photo 2: Young butternut squash growing on the fence.
Photo 3: Butternut squash almost ready for picking
Photo 4: Butternut Squash Harvested (unwashed)
I am a huge fan of butternut squash soup! I planted 2 butternut squash plants earlier this year, and they have taken over the garden. So far we have harvested 3 nice size butternut squash, and there are still more to come. During the growing season, I snipped off any small, rotting butternut squash and threw them away to help redirect energy to the healthy butternut squashes.
The butternut squash are ready to be picked when there are no longer green streaks on the skin, and the stem has turned brown. Cut the squash from the vine, leaving at least an inch of the stem attached. Disinfect the butternut squash by dipping it in a weak bleach solution, and then dry the squash. Store the squash in a cool, dark place. When stored properly, butternut squash can last several months.
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Zhulong Gallery Premieres with Satellite
(Dallas, TX—March 11) Zhulong Gallery launches in Dallas on April 3. Designed to showcase New Media art, its multi-level galleries reclaimed from industrial space provide a high-tech platform for contemporary art. The gallery's façade is a 17 x 10-foot screen for projecting images, text and video. Downstairs, the gallery space presents a museum-like setting that creates a sense of discovery for guests. Upstairs, a poetic gallery deck provides views of Downtown Dallas and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
Aja Martin, director of Zhulong Gallery, said, "In Satellite, we just begin to explore the wide-ranging field of New Media art." She added, "Satellite is a sampling of artists who will be featured in future exhibitions."
Zhulong Gallery, 1302 Dragon Street, Dallas, TX 75207
Premiere Exhibit: Satellite
Preview, April 3, 2014, 6 – 9 pm, To RSVP, http://www.zhulonggallery.com/RSVP
Exhibit continues April 4 – May 10, 2014. Beginning April 5, Zhulong Gallery will be open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm or by appointment.
Satellite features New Media works by 11 contemporary artists and frames Zhulong Gallery as a hub for receiving and transmitting art and ideas. The artists interpret data, culture, travel, and time. Some of the works contain subject matter relating to space exploration and others hint at the satellite and its functions in an abstract, yet tangible manner.
Artists in Satellite present works that explore the expanding parameters of New Media:
• Hiba Ali (b. Karachi, Pakistan, currently Chicago, IL) creates virtual environments and documents that explore power formations and alternatives to current Western infrastructures.
• Erika Blumenfeld (USA) – With special devices, Blumenfeld records light and presents it as phenomenon in the form of installations, sound and video art, and artist books.
• Lily & Honglei (New York and Beijing) – This two-person collective meld the virtual and 'real', offering augmented realities (AR), video works, and virtual films communicating ideas about Chinese history and culture and its relationship to the globalized present. They are also members of the collective Manefest.AR, which uses mobile technology as strategy for visual art.
• James Geurts' (London, UK and Melbourne, Australia) 'Expanded Drawings' take an abundance of forms: public installations and sculptures, graphite drawings, projections and video works. All iterations convey the artist's observations of specific geologic phenomena.
• Susan Giles (Chicago, IL) presents architectural sculptures that relay the fragility and folly of memory. Working with spectacular and banal architectural forms and features, the artist creates large and small-scale sculptural works and video deal with transmission of experience into language—audible and gestural.
• Ira Greenberg (Dallas, TX) works in the computation medium and most recently explores new life forms through programming. His 'protobytes' respond to their environments living and dying among us in real-ti
• Paul Hertz (Chicago, IL) will present works from his latest series of glitch art, a program that visualizes the collapse of time and memory.
• Chris Lattanzio (Dallas, TX) creates glowing relief sculptures and environments that play on Pop Art and render the banal and the spiritual with equal affect. Highly saturated or cool and atmospheric, the works alter both space and psyche.
• Anh-Thuy Nguyen (b. Vietnam, currently Claremore, OK) is a performance and video artist who explores our significant cultural relationships with food in an attempt to present distinct but universal ideas.
• Max Schich (Dallas, TX) culls massive data and interprets it into delicate visual representations. These info-pictures communicate trends, connections and disparities that might go unnoticed without this specific visual context.
• Lauren Woods (Dallas, TX) is a conceptual artist working in hybrid media. Her 'inkblot projections' and other video, film and sound works set up alternative means and roles for viewing, the viewer and subject.
Zhulong Gallery: the new light on Dragon Street. More information is available at http://www.zhulongallery.com.
For more information regarding Satellite, please contact email@example.com.
Lily & Honglei's work on view: video and painting of Milky Way


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Couple of years ago, a good friend of mine, who studied in an Ivy League school, after few intense interviews, got an offer from a new startup in the last week of March. Up until then, the startup had never sponsored any H1B visas for their employees and were very new to the process. When the employer approached an immigration attorney, they were told that they need to file LCA and may not be able to make it on time for the H1B filing for that year. My friend got a great offer, but could not capitalize as he was not aware of the LCA process timeline. We have many prospective professionals, who end up in similar boat. We will try to outline in layman's language on "what LCA is all about and why it is required", including processing times and many other common questions around LCAs.
What is LCA for H1B Visa?
LCA stands for Labor Condition Application. LCA is a mandatory document that the H1B Sponsor / employer needs to file with US Department of Labor before they file the H1B petition with USCIS for any non-immigrant worker. The H1B Sponsors need to file ETA Form 9035 / 9035E electronically with US DOL using their iCERT Portal System (basically DOL's online system). Besides "H1B", the same LCA form is also used by employers for filing as required for other visa types like "H 1B1 Chile", "H1B1 Singapore" or "E3 Australian."
What does the LCA contain ?
A Labor Condition Application (LCA) form has important information about the offered job position for the foreign worker as listed below.
- The job title of position offered ( including SOC code, title )
- Duration of the job position offered ( upto 3 years )
- If the position offered is either full time or not.
- Total number of job positions the LCA is applied for ( can be one or any number)
- Rate of Pay / Salary offered for the position
- Location of the job position
- Prevailing Wage for the same position in that area.
- Employer's & Attorney contact information.
As part of the public disclosure norms, it also includes details on where the filed LCA will be posted or displayed for public viewing, either at place of employment or at main location of the business/employer.
Why is LCA Important for H1B Petition ? What is employer declaring/ attesting by filing LCA with DOL ?
As foreign workers are new to America, there is every possibility for certain employers to take advantage and treat them unfairly in terms of wage, benefits, etc. In this context, US Dept of Labor had mandated LCA and it is very important for a foreign worker as it protects their fundamental rights at work location in terms of wages, working conditions and policies. In LCA form, employers declare/attest that they will abide by the labor laws and be compliant in the below four areas:
- That the foreign worker will be paid equally with their other employees in that location or the prevailing wage rate in a particular location, whichever is higher for that position, and the foreign worker need to be paid during non-productive time. Also, provide same benefits as regular US workers. Read How to determine LCA Minimum Wage for a Job
- That the employer will provide same working conditions as US workers and employing foreign worker will not adversely impact the working conditions at the location, especially hours, vacation time, shifts, etc.
- That there is no strike or lockout or any other work stoppage for the named occupation in the place of employment during filing of LCA.
- The employer will provide the LCA to the employed workers in that location and will be provided to union, if any. Also, post the LCA in conspicuous locations where H1B worker will be employed or distribute through electronic notification for the employees in that location.
You can check out employers posting the LCA related data on their websites for disclosure. For instance, check out Accenture LCAs Information. Also, by right as a foreign worker going through the LCA process, you are entitled to receive your LCA from your employer, if they are planning for your H1B petition filing. You can request for it, if you did not get it.
How long is the LCA Processing time ? How about FEIN Time ? Any other time ?
If the employer, who is sponsoring H1B has done H1B sponsorship or LCAs before using iCERT system, the typical processing time to certify LCA is about 7 working days.
If your employer has never done LCA filing before, the DOL's LCA filing system may not recognize their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). So, they need to first verify their FEIN with Dept of Labor ( DOL) and it can take 5 working days. As mentioned in the beginning, this was one of the challenges my friend ran into and many can run into with start-ups.
Also, in the last few weeks of March, the system can be quite loaded and there is a risk of system outage, you need to factor that time as well. Overall, it is recommended that the employer starts the process by first week of March or latest by second week of March to avoid delays.
H1B Minimum Wage or Prevailing wage in LCA :
One of the most important aspects of an LCA is the prevailing wage for the position being offered. The wage information that is offered for the position is also present in the LCA under the section "G. Employment and Prevailing wage Information". It is important to have the right wage level selected to avoid issues in the future. USCIS has been very particular about this and denied many petitions for not selecting the right wage as many selected 'Level 1 wage'. Read article How to find the Minimum or Prevailing Wage in an Area for H1B LCA
H1B Visa Sponsors Databases :
As part of public disclosure Dept of Labor publishes the LCA data and all the numbers you see in H1B Sponsors Databases like ours or on the web like H1B Visa Grader are nothing but the LCAs related data related to an employer. They are not really the actual H1B approvals or denial stats by USCIS, but rather LCA approvals and denials by DOL. You can check out the entire H1B Disclosure data at DOL Website – Foreign Labor Cert Data
Overall, filing an LCA with US Dept of Labor is a pre-requisite for filing H1B Visa petition with USCIS. You need to include a copy of certified LCA along with your H1B application package sent to USCIS. It is critical for any prospective US work visa seeker to plan and factor in required time to file LCA as part of H1B process.
Did I miss out anything? How was your LCA Filing experience ? If you are planning for H1B Visa 2020 Season , plan ahead…
Any other things to consider ?
References : US DOL Website – LCA Instructions


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Chinese confinement myths of dos and don'ts are commonly discussed if mothers should observe for confinement after childbirth in Singapore. According to Chinese beliefs, traditional confinement practices are necessary for mums to follow in order to have good health. These wise advices from grandparents or confinement nanny are not necessarily myths during their generation. However, as environment, hygiene and medical help are so much different and advanced, traditional postnatal confinement of a woman are not followed strictly nowadays in Singapore or western confinement. Apart from the confinement dos and don'ts, mums are encouraged to learn more about what to do or what food to avoid during confinement for your health benefits and knowledge as well.
Myth 1: Mums should not drink plain water during confinement.
Fact 1: Breastfeeding mums require liquid to stay hydrated and avoid constipation during confinement. Drinking warm water is encouraged but excessive plain water is not advisable. Excessive plain water might increase the chances of water retention and dampness. Red dates tea and confinement soup is a better choice of drinks for mums.
Myth 2: Washing hair and showering is not allowed during confinement.
Fact 2: The main reason is because of the risk of mothers catching a cold easily during showering time due to the body's opened pores or wounds. Hot shower water should be used instead of cold, raw water. Mums are encouraged to buy and use confinement herbal bath for its health benefits. Most importantly, do ensure to dry the body and hair immediately after bath.
Myth 3: During confinement, breastfeeding mothers should take special diets.
Fact 3: Mothers should have a nourishing well balanced diet and drink enough to quench thirst. No special diet is necessary.
Myth 4: Aircon and fan are not allowed during confinement.
Fact 4: Mums sweat easily with all the heaty confinement food and hot weather in Singapore. It is not hygienic for baby during confinement when breastfeeding. Fan and aircon is allowed but temperature setting of aircon should be at 25°C and mums should not face the cold air directly. In addition, humidity level in the room should be kept balanced about 50% to 60% to prevent risk of catching cold, flu or other ailments such as rheumatism.
Myth 5: Babies are not getting enough milk if they require feeding frequently.
Fact 5: Babies may feed a lot more often than they go through growth spurts at two weeks, six weeks, three months and six months old. Ensure baby is latching well to receive enough milk.
Myth 6: Breastmilk is not as nutritious as formula especially when baby is older than 6 months.
Fact 6: Human milk changes constantly according to baby's growing needs. Breastmilk has all the nutrients in the right amount needed for baby's growth and development. It is full of antibodies that protect baby from illnesses and enhances baby's immune system. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) recommend babies should be exclusively breastfed for a minimum of six months and thereafter for two years or beyond with complementary foods.
Myth 7: Mothers who have cesarean births, premature babies or twins cannot breastfeed.
Fact 7: With proper guidance, breastfeeding is possible after childbirth for scenarios of caesarean births, premature babies and twins.


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Modal verbs (also called modal auxiliary verbs, or modals) are used with the infinitive form of the main verb (minus -to) to add additional layers of meaning to a sentence.
Modal verbs are also called modal auxiliary verbs, or modals.
Here are some examples:
- I can play the piano.
- She may know his name.
- I must try harder.
Examples of modal verbs
The following are all modal verbs:
- can
- could
- may
- might
- must
- shall
- should
- will
- would
- would rather
- ought to
Modal verbs can refer to:
- ability – I can drive a car.
- probability – I might go to the party later.
- deduction – That must be the man she was talking about, he fits the description she gave me.
- obligation – I have to go to the meeting or my boss will be annoyed.
- necessity – I must leave early today.
- prohibition – You cannot smoke in here.
- permission – May I leave early?
- instructions and requests – Could you help me?
- suggestions – We could go to the cinema to see that new movie this evening.
- advice – You ought to notify them straight away and sort out the problem.
- recommendation – You should watch the film – it's fantastic!
- preference – I would rather finish this before we go.
- promise – I will definitely call you first thing in the morning. (see future simple lesson)
- prediction – You will love it there! (see future simple lesson)
Modal verbs – ability
- I can sing, but I can't dance.
- I could swim when I was six, but I couldn't ride a horse.
Modal verbs – probability (deduction)
You can use different modal verbs to talk about probability (deduction). The difference in meaning is how certain you are about what you are talking about.
- will (very certain)
- must (expressing opinion you are quite sure about)
- should (expressing opinion you are quite sure about)
- might (possible)
- could (possible)
- may (possible)
- can't (expressing opinion you are quite sure about)
- won't (very certain)
- She will be at work now, she never finishes before 6pm.
- He must be stuck in traffic, the road we so busy when I was coming home.
- I should finish this soon, I don't have too much left to do.
- He might call later if he remembers your birthday.
- He could be out with his friends, I'm not sure where he is.
- She may come later, I'm not sure what her plans are.
- It can't be John over there. It looks like him, but I'm sure John is overseas at the moment.
- I won't finish the report today, there have been too many interruptions and I have to leave soon.
Modal verbs – obligation (necessity)
You can use the modal verbs 'have to', 'must' 'ought to', 'should' to talk about obligation.
Modal verbs 'have to' and 'must' talk about necessity / strong obligation.
Modal verbs 'ought to' and 'should' talk about lower level of obligation.
You use 'have to' when the obligation comes from someone else – e.g. it's a law or a rule.
- In most countries you have to wear a seatbelt when travelling in a car.
- Drivers ought to / should drive slower in wet weather.
Obligation is not as strong as the legal requirements is to drive to the speed limit but driving carefully is still a moral obligation for motorists on the road.
'Must' is used when the obligation comes from the person speaking.
- I must stop smoking.
You can use 'don't have to' when there is no obligation.
- College students don't have to wear a uniform. (there is no rule for them to wear a uniform).
BE CAREFUL – you cannot use must not to show no obligation. This has a different meaning. It means 'cannot, not allowed to, no permission to'.
For example:
'You mustn't interrupt when someone is talking dear.' the mother told her son. (the child is not allowed to interrupt other people).
To talk about obligation in the past, use 'had to'.
- My grandfather had to walk four miles to school everyday when he was a child.
Modal verbs – prohibition
Modal verbs 'must not' (mustn't) and 'cannot' (can't) are used to talk about prohibition. Prohibition means something cannot happen, it is not allowed, there is no permission.
'Must not' – see example in the previous section. Mustn't is more commonly used when the prohibition comes from the speaker.
Another example is:
- "You mustn't sit on the desks in my classroom." said the teacher.
'Cannot' – more commonly used when the prohibition comes from someone else, e.g. a rule or a law.
- Employees cannot use Facebook during office hours.
To talk about prohibition in the past, use 'could not'.
- Women could not vote in the USA until 1920.
Modal verbs – permission
Modal verbs 'can', 'may' and 'could' are used to ask someone for, or to give permission (you want to be allowed to do something, or you are allowing someone to do something).
- Can I go home now?
- You can borrow my jacket if you're cold.
- Could I ask you a question?
Note: 'could' can be used to ask for permission. It is more formal / more polite than 'can'.
- May I use your telephone?
- You may now kiss the bride.
Note: 'may' can be used to ask for and to give permission. It is more formal / more polite than 'can'.
Modal verbs – instructions and requests
Modal verbs 'can', 'will', 'could' and 'would' are used to ask someone, or tell someone to do something.
- Can you make me a coffee, please?
- Will you call me a taxi, please?
- Could you take this luggage to my room, please?
- Would you ask him a question for me?
Note: 'would' and 'could' are more polite than 'can' or 'will'. When asking or instructing someone to do something, you should also say 'please'.
Modal verbs – suggestion, advice, recommendation
Modal verbs 'should' and 'ought to' are used to give suggestions, advice and recommendations.
- We should go out for dinner next week. (suggestion)
- We ought to go out for dinner next week. (suggestion)
- You should inform the boss straight away. (advice)
- You ought to inform the boss straight away. (advice)
- You should stay at the Apollo Hotel, it's amazing! (recommendation)
- You ought to stay at the Apollo Hotel, it's amazing! (recommendation)
'Could' is also used to make suggestions.
- We could meet up at 8pm, does that suit you? (suggestion)
We also use modal verbs 'will' and 'would' in conditional sentences to give advice.
A commonly used second conditional phrase is: "If I were you, I would……"
- If I were you, I would tell the boss straight away. (advice)
- The boss will help you, if you tell him. (first conditional)
- The boss would help you, if you told him. (second conditional)
You can also use 'must' to give advice. 'Must' is stronger than 'should' or 'ought to'.
A speaker who uses 'must' thinks what they are suggesting, advising or recommending is so important (it is like an obligation) for the person to do that.
For example:
- You must get those tyres on your car changed. They are so dangerous!
Modal verbs – preference
'Would rather' is used to talk about preference.
- I would rather work late tonight. I can have tomorrow morning off then.
If you are comparing options, you use 'would rather…….. than….'
- I would rather work late tonight, than have to work tomorrow morning.
Use would rather not (negative form) to talk about something you don't want to do.
- I would rather not work tomorrow morning.


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Mentor: Phin Barnes, Principal at First Round Capital
Techstars Program: New York City
How did you first get involved with Techstars?
I was part of opening the First Round Capital office in New York and it has a long-term relationship with Techstars. I originally mentored in Boulder and unofficially at Boston.
Awesome. Are you from New York originally?
I'm originally from Massachusetts, a New England sports fan living in New York.
Why is mentoring valuable to you?
As an investor, a lot of times when you're meeting a company that you haven't made an investment in and you're evaluating them, Techstars does an amazing job of matching people that would be helpful to one another. The Techstars approach of being open and pairing founders with fantastic mentors that have relevant experience was really rewarding. We were able to jump right in during the NYC program. It feels like being a board member already. The opportunity to be part of building more companies is an easy way to give back to the community.
Who were some of the recent founders you worked with closely?
Contently, wantworthy, and piictu.
When you're in a mentoring session, what do you bring to the table?
My whole background is really in building brands, consumer-facing stuff. Now we have consumerization of everything. One thing I like to ask is, "Here's the consumer, how are you going to deliver a wow experience?" and also helping them think through design aesthetic and brand voice decisions.
Speaking of voice, how important is it for companies to build an online footprint in the early stages?
Get something online where you can gather feedback from the market. You need to be a founder that wants to listen and has the clarity of vision to represent what you're thinking. The ideas that you put out at first? Lots of people have that idea. Get feedback, it's the quality of your listening skills. What are the key nuggets after alpha beta tests? Incorporate them and push them out.
How should founders prioritize during the week prior to pitching?
Practice, practice, practice. Obviously! Demo Day comes on a certain day and you know it when you come into the Techstars program. Figure out the best story that they can tell, the "napkin sketch" so to speak. They should be able to describe what their business is in one sentence. Often times people will try to talk about all of the great things they have done through all of the weeks in Techstars and it means that the mission of the business can get lost. Just say, "here's the business we're building and here is what we do." It's easy to lose sight of this when optimizing and tweaking their pitch. Remember why they came to Techstars and the rest will fall into place.
Most important question: what's your favorite hip hop album?
-laughs- There's so many! Right now I'm listening to Blackroc, it's actually Black Keys and a bunch of New York guys that got together to collaborate.
Phin blogs at Sneakerhead VC about tech and entrepreneurship (oh, and
sneakers kicks).


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Hatta has been ranked the most Instagrammed place in the world, beating destinations like Tuscany, Italy and the Amalfi Coast. It's always been one of the coolest places to visit in the UAE. Tagged over 188.707 times Mark Setchfield finds out why we love the exclave of Dubai.
With just a few days to go until my fourth Christmas in the sun, I never imagined I would be surrounded by a herd of deer. As I entered the enclosure, at least 15 deer of all ages surrounded me, some with full antlers, other with small stumps – all of them staring up at me as I tried to capture the moment on my camera. They were quick to feed on the tree branches I offered. This situation was all very surreal. But the reality was I hadn't travelled to the snowy north.
I was not so far away, in fact, in Hatta – an exclave of Dubai – for a two-day getaway.
The drive itself from Dubai, through the ever-changing landscape was breathtaking. As the scenery changes so much it is hard to keep your eyes on the road, from a towering city skyline to amber, windblown dunes to, finally, the beautiful dark volcanic mountains of Hatta.
Located about 134km south-east of Dubai city, close to the Omani border, this small village has quite a few surprises for such a peaceful little place relying mainly on tourism and water for its primary economy. Historically, the area grew date palms; the fruits were used as a food source and the trees were used for construction. Now many of the old houses have been cleared to make way for modern villas, set in orderly streets. New schools and hospitals have been built, public parks have recently opened and a small shopping mall is another of the very visible changes. The dark mountains are now glowing signs of development as strips of neon light flood the night sky.
The drive from Dubai through the ever-changing landscape was breathtaking, ending at the beautiful dark volcanic mountains of Hatta
Those are just a few of the changes taking place as a comprehensive Dh1.3 billion development plan for Hatta from Dubai Government gets underway. Much of the plan, launched this time last year, is aimed at improving the lives of the people who live in Hatta, with better infrastructure and employment opportunities for local entrepreneurs. In addition to more sport and culture offerings (the Spartan race was held there last month, for the first time), tourism is another branch of the development, and it's a win-win – providing work for Hatta residents and getaways for visitors and UAE residents.
Expect to see the area around Al Sheraa – a heritage area with a 200-year-old mosque – developed with pathways and places to rest. For those with more energy, the first of five trails in the Hatta Hiking Project opened in spring this year, featuring a 9km trail connecting the key tourism attractions of the town.
My home away from the city for the weekend was JA Hatta Fort Resort, one of the oldest hotels in the country, and close to the ancient village. The resort, with just 52 rooms, opened in the 1980s and was renovated just over a year ago. The staff has undertaken much of the redesign at the hotel, which is set against the Hajar Mountains, explained Deborah Thompson, the newly appointed general manager.
There's a definite sense of community in Hatta; the hotel staff – some of who have worked there since it opened, tell me they consider it home – are noticeably friendly and welcoming. Deborah addresses them by their first names and I sensed a warm atmosphere. The hotel itself has big plans ahead, including a helipad within the grounds of the hotel, for those who want to get away to their getaway really fast.
I'm overwhelmed by the fresh aroma of lush basil and rocket. Each plant has been grown from seed in six weeks
I'm then whisked off to the location of the next big project: A wellness centre. The hotel already has a small spa, just for women, but plans are to open a larger space for both sexes. Next up was the recently completed greenhouse. Walking into the microclimate, I'm overwhelmed by the fresh aroma of lush basil and rocket. Each plant has been grown from seed in six weeks, with irrigation drawn from the ground, and much of the greenery is used by the hotel's chef. Deborah explained how all her team members have hidden skills; with staff going from waiting tables to tending to their seedlings. Other plans for the resort are the redevelopment of the climbing walls, a new shooting range, a glamping area (to join other camping areas already available in Hatta, should a tent be more your style) and renovation of the second pool area.
The resort is also home to an animal family, from the aforementioned deer, to peacocks, chickens and over 30 goats, with many animals named after the staff's family members (including Deborah's daughters). Some animals may be culled to reduce the ever-increasing numbers, but the staff are very attached the animals, I'm told. Apart from being cute, they are useful: They eat all the hotel's edible waste.
The rooms are bright and white, with a chalet feel in keeping with the mountain locale, with vaulted ceilings, pebbled walls and a walk out terrace. I spent the afternoon hanging out in my room overlooking the lush green grass, and I could see the silhouette of the Hajar Mountains as the sun began to set. After a night in one of the biggest beds I have ever seen, I was up early for a quick breakfast then headed out to Hatta dam for a couple of hours' kayaking, having decided against tackling the other very popular sport on offer in the area – mountain biking. Built in the 1990s to supply electricity and water, the dam, one of three in Hatta, has now become a favourite hiking and watersport destination, and a great place for a photo.
When you arrive at the dam, the first thing you will notice is the huge artwork on the spillway. It took German street artist Case MacLain two weeks to complete the 80m-high mural of the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, in a project run by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office. It is just another example of how Hatta promotion is ramping up.
From the top of the 330m dam, the water looked a fresh blue colour. I headed down to get my life jacket fitted, carefully stepped into the kayak and with a gentle push, I was off. I could hear nothing but the ripple of the water as I pushed the paddle left and right. I stopped and rested for a few minutes, and thought to myself that this has to be a perfect way to start the day. Surrounded by mountains, gliding over 30m-deep water, getting close to nature – who wouldn't want to be here?
Feeling confident, I pulled out my phone and managed to catch a heron in full flight as it leapt off some rocks, then headed to the furthest point of the lake, stopping to snap different views. Thinking I was alone on the lake, suddenly a powered dingy zipped past me. The lake is patrolled, making sure no one is left stranded. Riding over the waves, I headed back – two hours of paddling was beginning to take its toll.
My driver, Shetty, has been working for the hotel for over 30 years and luckily for me, is a Hatta expert. When he first arrived in Hatta, there was very little there, a few shops, housing, the mosque and the hotel. He loves the Hatta way of life, and I could see why: It's relaxed and peaceful, pollution- and traffic-free. Whether you want an action-packed hiking getaway, a kayaking weekend or a tranquil resort to unwind at – or all three – I say jump in the car and head to Hatta.
Expect to pay around Dh1,000 (plus taxes) per night with breakfast at the Hatta Fort Hotel. Call 04 809 9333. The drive to Hatta is probably the only downside to a visit: The border crossing on E44 is currently closed to non-GCC residents, meaning you'll have to take a detour around Oman. The best route from Dubai is from E102 (Sharjah-Kalba Road) via E611 (Emirates Road), taking 90 minutes.
Now restored, the Heritage Village is situated in the heart of the Hajar Mountains. Explore over thirty buildings and get close to the Emirati village way of life. Models, graphics and audio give you an insight to the history of traditional life in the region. Entry is free.
Open from 7.30am you can head out onto the lake either in a kayak (Dh60, for individuals) or pedal boat (Dh120 for one hour for up to two adults and two children). Get there early. Contact Hatta Kayak on 056 616 2111.
There are over 50km of trails, divided into different grades to suit all levels and open 24/7. Much like a ski run, they are graded green for beginners, blue for intermediate, red for experienced and black for very skilled riders. Before you set off, download the latest trail map athattamtb.ae.
Visiting the natural spring-fed pools among the rocks of the Al Hajar Mountains is probably the one reason you've visited Hatta before. This series of pools run through narrow canyons and rocky corridors, bursting with waterfalls and turquoise pools. They get very popular, particularly on Friday afternoons, so arrive early. Guided tours can be arranged can through Hatta Fort Hotel – Shetty knows the best spots to visit the pools.
After a successful first honey festival earlier this year, it's back for a second edition running from December 27-31. There will be 50 honey producers present, both from the UAE and from overseas, showcasing 12 variations on the sweet stuff. Head to the Heritage Village. Hatta is also home to the Hatta Honey Farm, a local producer with a number of beehives. Although the farm is not open to the public, there is a shop there selling the honey.


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Our greatest pretenses are built up
not to hide the evil and the ugly in us,
but our emptiness.
The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there.
- Eric Hoffer
God has given you one face, and you make yourself another.
- William Shakespeare
Society is a masked ball,
where every one hides his real character,
and reveals it by hiding.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
It is impossible for a man to conceal himself.
In every act, word or gesture,
he stands revealed as he is,
and not as he would have himself appear to be.
From the Universe, nothing is or can be hidden.
- Ernest Holmes
Be yourself. There is nothing more for you to do
than to be the best YOU that you can be -
with no imitation, no pretense, no guilt, no shame.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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How To Not Care What Others Think
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Prothrombin fragment 1+2 is associated with carotid intima-media thickness in subjects free of clinical cardiovascular disease
Páramo J.A., Orbe J., Beloqui O., Benito A., Colina I., Martínez-Vila E., Díez J.
Atherosclerosis Research, University Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Magazine: Stroke
Date: May 1, 2004Unidad de Chequeos [SP] Radiology [SP] Hematología y Hemoterapia [SP] Neurology [SP]
Thrombin, a central enzyme in the clotting cascade, plays a role not only in thrombosis but also in the progression of atherosclerosis. We studied the relationship between prothrombin fragment 1+2 (F1+2), a specific marker of thrombin generation in vivo, and carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), an index of subclinical atherosclerosis.
We examined 181 asymptomatic middle-aged subjects (mean age 55.6 years, 76.7% men) free of overt clinical atherosclerotic disease. F1+2 was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and IMT by duplex ultrasonography of carotid artery. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between the 2 parameters.
Compared with individuals in the lowest tertile of F1+2, those in the upper tertile (>0.55 nmol/L) showed significantly higher IMT (P<0.01). In correlation analysis, a positive relationship was found between plasma F1+2 and carotid IMT. F1+2 also correlated positively with cholesterol (P<0.008) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (P<0.005), but not with blood pressure or body mass index. In the multivariate analysis, the association of F1+2 with carotid IMT remained significant (P<0.001) after adjustment for age, sex, body mass index, systolic blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.
In a population sample of adults without clinically overt atherosclerotic disease, the plasma levels of F1+2 were significantly associated with carotid IMT, suggesting a relationship between thrombin generation and the development atherosclerosis.
CITATION Stroke. 2004 May;35(5):1085-9
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I hope that your reporting in the future will have the veracity and fact-checking necessary to start informing the public on our role in this, so that necessary change can happen.
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Whether you're driving in winter weather or amid hurricane season, it's important to have reliable windshield wiper blades on your vehicle to maintain a clear driving view. If your wiper blades are cracked or torn, they can no longer grip the windshield and will not be able to wipe off rain, mud, sleet, and snow effectively. If you need to replace your windshield wiper blades, Davis Car Care can help you find the best wiper replacement for your vehicle.
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