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Recently my colleague Grega from Njamisushi drove me to Ruše, a small town near Slovenia's Pohorje mountain range. The road is narrow but manageable. We parked right by the spring, which was great, since we had a trunk full of glass flasks for hundreds of liters of spring water. And by spring water I mean the real fresh stuff that flows naturally from an underground source.
I took this picture during summer time.
Choosing the right water
Why is it important? Because over 99% of the content of your cup of tea is dihydrogen monoxide (H2O, aka water). That's why choosing good water is actually more important than buying top-grade tealeaves, using wonderful ware, or honing tea gongfu skills to perfection.
Here in Slovenia tap water is not so bad, especially where i live, because it isn't chlorinated at all. However, local water is very hard. Of course I hate the fact that scale builds up so fast on tea accessories, but I also realize that most cities around the world would be very happy to have our kind of water running through their pipework. In fact, in most big cities the water is simply not suitable for daily intake, let alone making good tea.
Bottled water and Chinese tradition
More and more tea traders recommend using bottled water for tea. I don't think that this is a good idea. Why? Because bottled water is not fresh. Storage conditions vary drastically: water may be exposed to sunlight or cold, or it may be trapped in tanks or bottles for long periods of time. Either way, a traditionalist would probably argue that water that is not allowed to 'breathe' lacks 'qi' – a big factor in traditional tea culture.
Lu Yu, the author of the first comprehensive book on tea, says that 'the best water comes from mountain springs, while the worst is found in wells'. This rationale is still relevant. Due to prolonged contact with the rocky inlay of wells, water becomes acidic and sometimes even tastes salty. Well water is also stagnant, and where there's no movement, there's no life or energy. I guess it's fine to use well water if nothing else is available, but if I have better options, I'll do what I can to make my tea taste great and feel vibrant.
Zhang Xin You, a scholar of ancient tea culture, believes that it is best to use water from a spring near the place where the tea is grown.
Another teaist, Zhang Yuan takes a poetically philosophical stance, suggesting that 'the essence of tea is water, while water is a substance of tea'. Good tea and spring water are in a synergistic relationship: vibrancy of good tea can only be uncovered through the living substance of natural water.
Water that is too pure is poor water
Water quality if one of today's most discussed environmental concerns. Even sophisticated home filtering systems have been found problematic, since they tend to acidify water. For instance, my friend Grega tells me that his Brita filter produces water with a pH value of 5.5. The other issue with filters is that they remove mineral substances and other "good" elements that are crucial for perfect brewing.
Water is a natural solvent, which means that the spring water dissolves small values of polar and ionic substances contained in the underground medium through which it flows. That is good. In fact, that's what makes water natural. No drinking water should be 100% pure.
I always free my kettle of scale before boiling a new batch of spring water. By scale I mean the sediment and lime that form both inside and outside the kettle after I use hard tap water. I watch the heating process closely and press the power-off button shortly after small bubbles start forming. Then I pour the water into a cast iron pot, let it cool down to suit the needs of whatever tea I'm making, and pour the hot water over the tealeaves that are sitting tight in a closely placed gaiwan.
There is no one best way to measure the readiness of hot water. Obviously, today one can accomplish such task with built-in or portable thermometers. However, I find pleasure in traditional ways and base my judgment on the size and shape of water bubbles. So far, I've heard about two classification systems: the method dating back to the Tang Dynasty that categorizes water bubbles as 'fisheyes, joined pearls, and surging waves', and a more complex Ming Era classification that describes bubbles as 'shrimp eye, crab eye, fisheye, joined pearls, and surging waves'.
During and before the Ming Dynasty, Chinese only drank green tea, so it was quite important to keep the temperature low. It was later, during the Qing era, that black, wulong, and other teas requiring higher brewing temperatures started to gain popularity.
Everything I've written so far describes my own experience and preferences. I strongly recommend that you experiment with various ways of choosing and preparing water before and after marking down any particular approach as your favorite. Namely, with the same amount of tea, type of ware, and other conditions try to use the following types of water:
- Tap water
- Bottled water (cheap and pricey, from several manufacturers)
- Spring water
- Distilled water
Use all four and compare the resulting brews as you go through the water types one by one.
Having done a bit of experimenting myself, I have arrived at the following conclusions:
- Distilled water yields by far the worst results. The tea is notably qi-less and deflavored beyond recognition.
- Good spring water works best.
- Some bottled water is not bad at all, although it isn't significantly better than my regular tap water. But again, aquasystems differ immensely, so in your city tap water might give you the worst results.
Here is the bottom line: if you have already purchased some decent tea and want to make the most of it, you need to have good water to make it happen. Find a local source, preferably a natural spring, and try it out!
This article was written by Miha Jesenšek and translated into English by Roman Kaplunov.


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If you trade or invest in stocks or other financial instruments and don't keep a journal, let me try to convince you to start. Keeping a trade journal is a little work, but the payoff will be worth it.
1. Accountability
The number one reason to keep a journal is accountability. Telling someone you are going to do something makes you accountable. That person can then call you out if you don't follow through on your word. No one wants to be known for not keeping their word, and that is why it can help you achieve your goals. By keeping a journal you are holding yourself accountable to yourself.
2. Honesty
If you don't record your trades you can pretend like they never happened. This is especially true for painful losses. Lying to others is one thing, but lying to yourself is going to cause all kinds of psychological problems. You need a clear head to trade, and keeping yourself honest can help achieve this.
3. No Two Trades are the Same
Just like snowflakes, all stocks have unique patterns. General movements are very similar though. You can get a feel for the different ways a trade may go. Use this to your advantage so you don't get taken by surprise. The more trades you experience and remember, the less likely a trade in the future will do something that will cause you to panic. Of course, you can never completely get rid of the unknown as explained in the book The Black Swan.
4. Analyze Success and Failure
There are times when every trader goes on a winning streak. You can look at these times and see what you did. Try to remember the ways you were thinking and executing your trades. Were you Trading in the Zone, as author Mark Douglas puts it? It may have just been luck, the same way when flipping a coin it can land heads 10 times in a row. If nothing else, looking at winners it is a great way to increase motivation.
There will be times when you faultered and did not stay disciplined in your strategy. Record it and learn from it. Go back and revisit your errors now and again. Get it ingrained in your mind not to repeat these mistakes. Do not run away from your failures. Absorb them.
5. Statistics
Your trade journal has your actual historical data on your strategy, not hypothetical back tests. Plus, this data is available to you for free. Why would you not want to analyze it?
If you have a statistically significant number of trades you can calculate your expectancy. Once you have this, you can adjust your risk structure to optimize your trading profits.
6. Collecting Trophies
If you are a fan of the show Dexter, then you will understand this picture. It is Dexter's victim's blood slides, his kills, his trophies. To me a trade journal is a similar kind of thing. There is a saying, "Traders eat what they kill." Your trades are your kills, and your journal is your collection. The benefit of this is it keeps you motivated to continue getting more trades in your collection. Video games use this same technique by encouraging players to earn collectible achievements. It is a very powerful motivator.
7. Looking Back
You can look back on old trades and see where they would have gone if you had not exited. Little tweaks could drastically effect your trading results. For example, if the vast majority of your trades hit your stop loss and then immediately continued in your direction. Perhaps you should loosen your stops.
Make sure you avoid focusing on individual trades, wallowing in what could have been. There is a whole subject of study on this and its negative effects called regret theory.
8. Ah-ha! Moments
When you undergo any endeavour there are moments of clarity where you make a breakthrough in thought. It is possible that you might have one of these moments when looking through old trades. Or maybe you have had an ah-ha moment, and now you want at your view old trades through this new perspective.
9. Details
Keeping a journal is like taking a microscope to your trade strategy. If your account value is growing, you are getting a general idea that your strategy is working. It is nice to take a closer look and see the impact of individual trades though, as well as all your trades as a whole. It is a form of strategy verification and builds confidence. It can also help to reassure you in drawdowns.
10. Discipline
Routinely keeping a journal builds self discipline. Every time you take a trade you record it. Building discipline in doing little things like this will get you one step closer to self-mastery. So when a time comes when you need to have strict control and take immediate action, you will have trained.

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The fluorescent proteins are turboGFP and turboRFP from Evrogen. Both proteins are super bright with brightness % compared to EGFP of 112 and 187, respectively. They are both fast maturing, allowing detection of fluorescence as early as 8-10 hrs post transfection. In spite of their dimeric structures, tGFP and tRFP have been successfully used as fusion protein for subcellular structure labeling. All OriGeneG??s organelle markers are tested individually for correct labeling
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Poor posture among children is incredibly common — heavy backpacks, iPhones, iPads, rapid growth, and the like all contribute to poor posture, and the results can be terrible for your child's health. Left untreated, poor posture can result in a lifetime of unnecessary aches and pains according to Dr. Dee from Murfreesboro, TN.
Here are 3 reasons to check your child's posture early and often:
1. Spinal Curvature – If the body succumbs to poor posture, the natural "S" curve of the spine changes shape. These vertebral subluxations can lead to pain, blood vessel constriction (which cuts off nutrient and oxygen supply to muscles), and nerve restrictions.
2. Neck and Back Strain – A misaligned spine adds stress and strain to the muscles supporting it. Over time, this causes neck and back pain, and causes the body to overcompensate in other areas.
3. Organ Function – Our skeleton is home to our internal organs. When this frame starts to take an unhealthy shape, studies show that this physical stress damages organs. A chiropractor will know exactly what to look for to insure your child's skeletal frame is properly aligned.
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Thanks for doing all of the testing. It probably isn't worth sending a keypad or me trying to make one. It isn't off by that much and the blocks around the outside of the screen aren't really that important to the game anyway.JRetSapDoog wrote: »So, it seems like the only solution is to send you a keypad. Let me know if you want me to do that.
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I have mentioned before that I like to listen to music while falling asleep, and I find that albums put out by European label ECM often provide a soft musical pillow. ECM has possibly produced more drummerless sessions than any other record company. One such effort is Kenny Wheeler's Angel Song, featuring Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, and Dave Holland. These powerhouses of jazz seem to fall under the spell of Kenny's austere compositions, subsuming their otherwise strong musical personalities to create a meditative mood.
Update: This theme is also titled "For H." on Kenny's album Music for Large and Small Ensembles, released a few years earlier.


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Criminal Justice Theories
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Summarize the following criminology theories: strain theories, anomie, general strain theory, neighborhood strain, and war on poverty.
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Summary of the following criminology theories:
Strain Theories:
The original theory of general strain theory was developed by Durkheim and Merton and was revised by Robert Agnew. Mr. Agnew utilized empirical data collected by Durkheim and Merton to generate a broader scope that placed more emphasis on those variables that contributed to the general strain theory. Robert Agnew based his theory on the concept that when people are treated badly they may get upset and engage in a crime, which contributes to the possibilities that a person may commit a crime. In review of these two concepts he generated a hypothesis that shows a linkage between strain and crime committed.
Agnew's general strain theory associated two types of methods in which a person can measure strain that contributes to crime; subjective and objective view points. The subjective viewpoint is when the individual in question is asked directly to whether or not they believe they're being treated fairly in society. Objective viewpoint is when the researcher views actual actions that contribute to the individual's viewpoint to contributing factors.
Under Agnew's general strain theory he then conducted an analysis to what factors may contribute to strain. For example, strain from family, autonomy, respect, or negative stimuli. It's believed that when the person experiences these types of strain in their life based on internal or external factors, the creation of deviant behavior is generated through the person's assumptions in how he or she is living up to society, family, or individual expectations. Different levels of strain contribute to anger and/or depression and is said to lead the person to conduct illegal activities. Robert Agnew's general strain theory is believed to have a focal on those living in low-income brackets, but states it can occur in many different communities without regard to income bracket.
Robert Agnew created a hypothesis that generated factors and beliefs in both genders. For example, females often display general strain theory if they face discrimination, foul treatment, failure to achieve goals, and damage to family bonds. Males on the other hand may encounter general strain theory when they have conflict with peers, family, and materialistic failure in regards to goals. Regardless of the individual and/or gender, there are many ...
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The concept of criminology maintains many different theories as it relates to different aspects of deviant behavior. In this paper we discuss certain theories that is said to contribute and serve as the foundation of deviant behavior: Criminology Theories: Strain Theories, Anomie, General Strain Theory, Neighbourhood Strain, War on Poverty
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I've not been blogging because it is no fun when others can't read. AND I don't FEEL GOOD ::whine::. I've not been sleeping because I have a nasty cough - now my diaphram, tummy muscles ache, my head hurts when I cough, and it's gross. I may go buy cough syrup tonight because I need to sleep.
We are getting school done, and I am going to the gym (and disinfecting the machines when I'm done). I washed my fancy new cell phone - you know the Christmas Gift.
Wait until you hear about my day yesterday!
I woke up and discovered the freezer door had been ajar overnight. The NEW freezer - the BIG one. I lost a few things but most was frozen enough that I shut the door and shuffled off.
I was cooking breakfast when Zander informed me that someone had gone potty in he and Nolan's closet. After lecturing all on how silly that would be I went into their room and discovered that their closet was flooded...and it had seeped out in the room. Now we have no working plumbing in the kitchen.....still today the carpet is wet. It stinks. I can't get it dry or get under it well.
Mike has been at a 3 day exercise, and I hope to really see him tonight. Poor man - no kitchen plumbing, molding carpet, computer woes, AK PFD's to file, and NOW a TAX PROBLEM too. I'm working on the tax problem. It seems the form the base filed was rejected.
Mom's Night Out was Monday night, and I missed it. I was too sick to go anyway. Tuesday night was Bible Study - and we survived. Betsy, a local friend, said SHE had cleaned her cell phone also. That made me feel immeasurably better. Always nice to know you aren't the ONLY ONE!
Here are a few photos from yesterday:
Look how much it cost to fill the tank yesterday!
This is their closet - carpet removed - toy/movie closet - got one bucket of water from here.
See the water in the main room - 3 buckets of water sucked up
Stuff everwhere
Preparing Beans in the bathroom
I hate being sick. I want to go to bed. I'm going to go have lit/Bible/history discussions with my rhetoric level boys....then maybe sleep.
OH HEY - I DID buy some Amy's organic freezer meals and some paper plates - that's a bright side to the wet...I don't feel like cooking this week anyway. ::snort::
AND - my new/used cell phone is working! Now everyone just needs to call me so I can harvest their numbers....


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Hey all! I have been so busy getting ready for the season, that I have neglected my blog. Unfortunately, I don't think that will change until after Junk In The Trunk!
This month at Sweet Salvage was the much anticipated French Market Event! It was FULL of fantastic french items. Just look at this...Bella, Bella!!
And most importantly, my most favorite things ever, OLIVE BUCKETS!!! I dream of them, really.
I want one soooo bad! Could you imagine all the terrificness you could do with them? Don't you just want one too? I could even use them to transport my hair flowers around in ;0)
Hair accessories for the French Market were done in lots of soft colors with sprinkles of black! When I sat down to design this month, I thought of things that reminded me of Paris.
You can not help but add in Eiffel Tower with this theme!
Hat's are a must for traveling. Don't you think?
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Supreme Court Decision Eliminates Redevelopment Agencies: What Is The Impact On School Funding?
January 30, 2012
January 2012
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In connection with approval of the state budget for fiscal year 2011-2012, the California Legislature enacted two bills addressing redevelopment agencies. ABX1 26 suspended all redevelopment activities and scheduled dissolution of redevelopment agencies. ABX1 27 would have allowed redevelopment agencies to remain in existence by agreeing to pay an amount set by formula to their county auditor-controllers for distribution to other taxing entities, including schools. ABX1 26 and ABX1 27 went into effect on June 29, 2011. A lawsuit was filed in the California Supreme Court on July 18, 2011 (California Redevelopment Association, et al. v. Ana Matosantos, et al ., Case No. 5194861), challenging the constitutionality of ABX1 26 and ABX1 27 on behalf of cities, counties and redevelopment agencies, and requesting a stay of enforcement.
On December 29, 2011, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Matosantos that ABX126, which dissolves redevelopment agencies, is valid, but that ABX1 27, which gave redevelopment agencies the option of making a payment in order to remain in existence, is invalid. As a result of this decision, and unless other pending litigation or legislative action changes the course of this matter, all redevelopment agencies will be dissolved effective February 1, 2012.
As of that date, all assets of each former redevelopment agency will be transferred to the control of a "successor agency" which will carry out the enforceable obligations and wind down the activities of the former redevelopment agency. In most cases, the successor agency will be the city or the county that created the redevelopment agency. The actions of each successor agency will be subject to review by a seven-member local Oversight Board which will be formed by May 1, 2012. Each Oversight Board will include, as a representative of local school districts, a member appointed by the county superintendent of schools, if the superintendent is elected, or by the county office of education, if the county superintendent is appointed.
The Governor targeted the elimination of redevelopment agencies in part to redirect some property tax revenues to school districts. School districts are now waiting to see what impact the Matosantos decision will have on the state budget for 2012-2013.
It appears that revenues previously allocated by redevelopment agencies to school districts will continue to be received by those districts. Property tax revenues formerly collected by each now-defunct redevelopment agency will be collected in a trust fund within each county treasury and administered by that county's auditor-controller, who will distribute the moneys in that fund according to the following priorities. First, the county auditor-controller will continue to make statutory passthrough payments to school districts, as required by the reforms enacted by AB 1290 in 1993. After these payments are made, the county auditor-controller will allocate moneys in the trust fund to successor agencies to pay for certain enforceable obligations, including those embodied in existing passthrough agreements between school districts and former redevelopment agencies. The third priority is administrative costs of successor agencies in carrying out their statutory obligations.
Finally, any funds remaining after these priorities are met will be distributed to local agencies and school entities according to a complex formula set forth in the bill. However, if at any time the funds available to the successor agency are not sufficient to meet the enforceable obligations of the former redevelopment agency, the deficiency shall be made up by the county auditor-controller from the trust fund, which could cancel out amounts due to local taxing entities.
Therefore, while school districts may expect to continue to receive revenue they would have received prior to the elimination of redevelopment agencies (such as statutory passthrough amounts and payments required by passthrough agreements executed between districts and redevelopment agencies prior to ABX1 26), the dissolution of redevelopment agencies is unlikely to provide school districts with additional revenue.
In his proposed 2011-2012 budget, the Governor projected that with ABX1 26 and ABX127, local educational agencies could expect to receive $1.7 billion in additional revenue in 2012-2013 and $400 million each year in future years in the form of payments from redevelopment agencies that remained in existence under ABX1 27. Since ABX127 was struck down, annual revenues to local educational agencies under ABX1 26 are now projected to be closer to $1 billion, and this amount will, under the Governor's recently proposed state budget for 2012-2013, be used to offset the state's revenue limit funding obligations.
Had it survived legal challenge, ABX1 27 could have provided significant ongoing revenue to school districts. As it stands, revenue districts should not expect to receive any financial gain due to the dissolution of redevelopment agencies. Basic aid districts may see an increase in the local property tax revenues they receive, but that will depend on whether sufficient funds exist for distribution to local educational agencies after other obligations of the former redevelopment agencies are satisfied.
There remains a separate lawsuit challenging ABX1 26 on different grounds than were raised in Matosantos, which could yet save redevelopment agencies from elimination. Legislation has also been proposed that would prolong the life of redevelopment agencies for a short time to allow for a more orderly wind-down, but that bill's future is uncertain. Additionally, because the Court overturned ABX1 27, which would have allowed redevelopment to continue in certain instances, there are new legislative efforts to resurrect at least some redevelopment activities. However, as of this time, redevelopment agencies must still wind down effective February 1, 2012. We will continue to monitor these developments.
If you have any questions about the elimination of redevelopment agencies and its impact on school funding, please do not hesitate to contact one of our eight offices located statewide or consult our website.
Written by
Harold Freiman
Walnut Creek Office
Devon Lincoln
Senior Counsel
Monterey Office
©2012 Lozano Smith
As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this News Brief does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.


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Saturday, September 29, 2012
120929 [Photo] SEOHYUN went to key and Nicole birthday party
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120929 [Photo] HAPPY CHUSEOK EVERYONE!!!!
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120929 [News] Girls' Generation's Seohyun endorses 'The Face Shop's 'Mango Seed Facial Butter'
Girls' Generation's maknae Seohyun has been featured in a new CF for cosmetic brand, 'The Face Shop'.
120929 [Poll] YSI Styles - Oh!
The poll for Genie's officially closed. Results will be out first week of October :) Now it's time for another round of voting.
Big curly hair, bright pink over-the-knee boots and pompoms... I wasn't too sure about this concept at first. It was truly an explosion of color and aegyo. When they've managed to transition to sexy, why go back to being cute again? But it must be the stage, it must be that knee lift dance with the Sone chanting, or the eyes that sparkle while singing to an oppa, because clearly, Girls' Generation did their magic again (and even earned them a Daesang).
And of course, for every successful stage, there is a successful eye-catching ensemble of costumes. We again rounded up a variety of their Oh! outfits and this time we ask you to choose the top 3 Goguma favorites.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
120928 [Photo/Info] CNBLUE : Music Bank in Chile
Music Bank in Chile 2nd November SUPERJUNIOR, CNBLUE, AFTERSCHOOL, MBLAQ, DAVICHI, RaNia
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120928 [Photo] Seohyun Visit Park Sungil
Seohyun went to visit Park Sungil on Sept20th. The wall on the left is Sungil's polariod wall of people who visit him pic.twitter.com/OHQrwSkc
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120928 [Poster] Girls' Generation in Lotte Department Store's flyer
Girls' Generation in Lotte Department Store's flyer that says "Let's laugh, share and enjoy together. Have a happy Chuseok everyone"Where Kpop is all about Power of Nine FB
120928 [Rumors] CNBLUE Filming New MV In London
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120928 [Info] FnC Update CNBLUE Schedule In Their Official Site
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120928 [Fan Taken] "CNBLUE IN LONDON" : Photo By Linh
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120928 [Poster] CNBLUE & SNSD Will Attend SBS K-POP Super Concert In US
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p/s : let's wish the artist is still the same, the MC's is still the same, their schedule are free for this concert!!!
120928 [News] Girls' Generation to Perform at 'SBS K-Pop Super Concert in America' on November 10th
Girls' Generation will be headed to California for the "SBS K-Pop Super Concert in America" on November 10th.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
120927 [News] Seohyun and TVXQ to grace November issue of CeCi!
On September 27th, photos of Seohyun and TVXQ flaunting their good looks were posted on Girls' Generation and TVXQ's official Facebook pages. The photos were taken for a pictorial for the November issue of fashion magazine CeCi.
120927 [Message/Photo] Seohyun Message From Girls' Generation Official Page
쎄씨 11월호 촬영장에서 저의 모습입니다!
많이 기대해 주시고, 추석 잘 보내세여~^^
많이 기대해 주시고, 추석 잘 보내세여~^^
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Seohyun It's my look for Ceci November Issue Photoshoot !
Please look forward to it and have a nice Chuseok~^^
(By 숸 Cr : Girls' Generation Official Site
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120927 [Goguma Art] Seohyun and Yonghwa drawings
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
120926 [Goguma Art] CNBLUE IN LONDON
120926 [Fan Taken] CNBLUE : Safely Back To korea
120926 [Info/Trans] Jung Yonghwa & SeoHyun (all BIL) Mention in "Catch Me Thanks To - Max Changmin"
"the really kind JooHyun"
"kind ffanyffany Tiffany"
" alcohol monster Jung YongHwa"
"the ever lonely guitarist Lee JongHyun"
"kind Min Hyuk who makes me feel like seeing a younger version of myself,"
"cute Jung Shin"
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120926 [Video] Seohyun's Hugs from the Heart
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
120925 [Video] SNSD in Dommune : Special NIGHT Interview Cut
Dommune Girls' Generation Ultramegamix SNSD cut 720p magnet:?xt=urn:btih:9EB0F83C8620D097BD75C9FB1F7CE51A1124420F
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120925 [Tweet] Mysterious Lips??
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I am so happy with these friends
Guess who am I?
I am so happy with these friends
Guess who am I?
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Monday, September 24, 2012
120924 [News] Girls' Generation performs at the successful 'SMTown Live World Tour III' in Jakarta!
On September 22nd, the 'SMTown Live World Tour III' concert was held for the first time in Indonesia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The large-scale Kpop concert kicked off at 6.30pm (Jakarta time) and it saw the attendance of over 50,000 fans from around the region to catch their favorite artists from SMTown, namely Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Girls' Generation, SHINee, f(x), EXO and Super Junior.
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120924 [News] CNBLUE Concludes Their First Exclusive Concert in London
120924 [Video] SNSD : Hey! Hey ! Hey Music Champ
Girls' Generation - Oh! + MR.TAXI (HEY! HEY! HEY! Music Champ - 2012.09.24).ts
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120924 [Goguma Art] CNBLUE flying back home
Sunday, September 23, 2012
120923 [Tweet] Jungshin Tweet "Everyone please be careful not to catch a cold!!"
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Everyone this is Jungshin. At the present it is raining in London. I love feeling like what I used to watch on a film~ Concert is very interesting~ ^^ We all have experienced a very good time~! Everyone please be careful not to catch a cold!!
(By Jennie_fam)
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120923 [Video] K-Pop band CNBlue think One Direction are 'good-looking'
K-Pop band CNBlue love Coldplay, U2, Oasis and The Beatles
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120923 [Goguma Art] Yongseo version of reply1997
120923 [News] CNBLUE successfully wraps their concert in London
120923 [Fan Taken/Fancam] Seohyun : SMTOWN Jakarta
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120923 [Fan Taken/Fancam/Fanacc] CNBLUE IN LONDON
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120923 [Tweet] CNBLUE : A Successful Concert in London
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UK concert starts now!! Indigo2 Let's Go CNBLUE!!
Translation 2nd tweet:
Hello we're CNBLUE!
Finished the concert in London!
It was really fun!!We're happy!!
We definitely want to comeback here once again. It was a fun night!
Have a good night.
Finished the concert in London!
It was really fun!!We're happy!!
We definitely want to comeback here once again. It was a fun night!
Have a good night.
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No Bengali kitchen is complete without a bottle of Jharna Ghee. I was sharing with S, anecdotes of my encounter with this favourite brand of ghee (clarified butter) that adorns my kitchen and comes of use when you want to make an aromatic and creamy mashed vegetable. One of my summer favourites is to boil potato, parwal, pumpkin, mash it and add finely chopped green chillies and a dash of salt. Drizzle ghee and have it with hot piping rice. Another way of relishing Jharna Ghee is to enjoy it with Gobindobhog Rice (a variety of short grained and aromatic rice found in Bengal) with mashed potatoes and a boiled egg. Jharna Ghee continues to be my comfort food till date.
What is Jharna Ghee? Jharna is a popular brand of gawa ghee ( cow milk based ghee). For an interesting discussion on ghee read the following thread http://www.gourmetindia.com/topic/342-ghee/page-3. It is an integral component of Bengali cuisine as no Moong Dal would be complete without a drizzle of Jharna Ghee or no Niramish tarkari (vegetable curry) would taste good without a fresh dose of ground garam masala and a dash of Jharna Ghee. Jharna Ghee is also used in restaurants catering Bengali food. For instance, one of the articles on Bengali Restaurants outside Kolkata mentions along with fish even Jharna Ghee is sourced from Kolkata.1
Jharna Ghee is a product from Sundarban Dairy and Farm Works, Kolkata and probably several decades old. Though several articles recollect their associations with this favourite brand, I have not come across any article on the producers of Jharna Ghee or Sundarban Dairy and Farm Works. As I polish the last helping of Khichdi (with a generous helping of Jharna ghee), I feel a cosmic connection with B who braved the Mumbai traffic, pending work schedules to reach home early to enjoy her comfort dinner of piping hot rice, Jharna Ghee, salt and green Chilly or the frantic call of the mother to buy a bottle of Jharna Ghee as a remedial measure to her son's weight loss. Such is the magic charm of Jharna Ghee 🙂
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1Bagchi, S. "Bengal on the Menu". The Telegraph. 8 October 2005. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051008/asp/weekend/story_5315005.asp


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Stetson Receives $210,000 Grant for Prison Education Project
The Stetson Community Education Project was awarded a $210,000 grant and will expand classes for incarcerated men in Tomoka Correctional Institution, as well as begin offering college credit for courses this fall.
The Laughing Gull Foundation approved a grant for $70,000 a year for three years for the Community Education Project (CEP), which has offered classes in the Daytona Beach prison since 2015, said Pamela Cappas-Toro, Ph.D., assistant professor of World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) at Stetson.
Beginning this fall, the project will offer one course each semester for non-degree-bearing college credit. Twenty students are expected to enroll this fall and that number will grow to 30 men next fall.
Stetson Receives $400,000 Volusia Country ECHO Grant to Aid in Construction of Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center
Stetson University has officially begun construction on the Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center, named after the great-granddaughter of John B. Stetson, who awarded the university with a donation of $6 million to carry out the project. The Aquatic Center will be a home for Stetson's intercollegiate rowing teams, as well as a place for activities of the Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience to be held.
Volusia County made a grant of $400,000 to aid in the process of construction, as the initial phase is expected to cost approximately $6.2 million. The ECHO grant, for environmental, cultural, historical and outdoor recreation projects will help Stetson achieve a goal of completing the center in October of 2018.
Stetson economics professor awarded virtual reality grant
Alan Green, Ph.D., assistant professor and chair of Stetson's Economics Department, is one of just 50 instructors at elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools around the world to be awarded as part of the inaugural Virtual Reality Grant Program founded by Nearpod. The education technology company develops digital learning tools, virtual reality and interactive content for use in classrooms.
Green, who also is director of Africana Studies at Stetson, will have access to Nearpod VR headsets and more than 25 VR-based lesson plans. The grant also includes professional development, one-on-one support services and a Nearpod license for the university.
Kudos to Stetson faculty and staff members for successful grant awards!
Provost Beth Paul is pleased to congratulate the many faculty and staff members who have worked with the Office of Grants, Sponsored Research and Strategic Initiatives during the past year. There has been positive growth in research activity on campus as the university works to support teacher-scholar excellence.
For FY15 to date, the Grants Office has submitted 32 grants proposals and contracts totaling $2,565,997. Sixteen have been awarded totaling $1,408,840, five were declined and 11 are still pending, totaling $1,052,550. The Grants Office assisted more than 22 faculty and staff members in submitting grant proposals.
Volusia Center for Excellence in Education
Stetson's Department of Education partnered with the Volusia County Schools, Bethune-Cookman University and the New Teacher Center (a national non-profit) to submit a winning $1.1 million proposal to create and launch the Volusia Center for Excellence in Education (VCEE). We are honored that our proposal was one of only four that were funded by the Florida Department of Education for this highly-competitive opportunity. Stetson is the lead institution and fiscal agent for the grant.
The VCEE will strengthen and enhance the skills of teachers, as well as their knowledge of core subject matter. In-depth coursework, labs, field experiences, and clinical education training will be required for all teacher candidates participating in this program.
Faculty and staff members who contributed to this project include:
- Dr. Chris Colwell, Principal Investigator (PI)
- Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown, Co-Principal Investigator
- Dr. Bette Heins
- Dr. Doug MacIsaac
- Dr. Kathy Piechura-Couture
- Dr. Carine Strebel
- Dr. Mercedes Tichenor
- Shelley Gross-Gray
Historic Preservation
The Grants Office worked with the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management Al Allen to submit a historic preservation proposal to the Florida Department of State to reroof three Stetson buildings: Conrad, Flagler and Sampson Halls. The Roof Replacement proposal ranked in the top 10 out of 66 proposals. The Florida Secretary of State will forward the top-ranked proposals to the Florida legislature for funding. Stetson will receive $275,000 after the Governor approves the legislation.
The Coleman Foundation
The Coleman Foundation awarded Stetson's Prince Entrepreneurship Program in the School of Business Administration a $20,000 grant to create a Coleman Foundation Fellows Network in partnership with the university, which has provided matching funds of $6,500. The Network is a community of cross-campus champions of entrepreneurial education. The Foundation is funding three faculty members from disciplines outside of the Price Entrepreneurship Program and the School of Business Administration, with Stetson funding a fourth fellow. The faculty Fellows are:
- Dr. Eric Kurlander, History
- Dr. Dan Plante, Math & Computer Science
- Patrece Robinson, Music
- Dr. Nathan Wolek, Digital Arts
The goal of the Coleman Fellows is to advance entrepreneurship and self-employment education and grow entrepreneurship education across campus. Working in close collaboration with Dr. Gary Oliphant, Associate Professor of Management, coordinator of the Prince Entrepreneurship Program and Stetson Coleman Fellows Project Director, the four Coleman Fellows are developing a new entrepreneurship course within their discipline or are modifying an existing course to add entrepreneurial components - both leading to permanent courses/course changes.
Fellows will maintain an ongoing connection to the Prince Entrepreneurship Program and continue as part of the Coleman Foundation Entrepreneurship Community of Practice. Stetson must commit to funding additional Fellows to be competitive.
College of Law
In December 2014, the Grants Office gave a presentation about grants and sponsored research to Dean Pietruszkiewicz and faculty members at the College of Law to encourage collaboration on existing and new grant applications. As a result of this outreach, we are now actively pursuing two grants to benefit the College of Law and are researching funding on behalf of College of Law faculty members. One of the grant proposals is a historic preservation grant to stabilize, conserve and restore four Spanish Colonial Revival architectural water fountains - part of the original architecture of the 1926 Rolyat Hotel, now the Gulfport home of the College of Law. For more about the Gulfport campus, see the online tour.
Stetson receives grant from Stockman Family Foundation
Stetson University is the recipient of a $5,350 grant from the Stockman Family Foundation for the professional digital photography of works of art from the Oscar Vera Bluemner Collection. Approximately 10 percent of the collection has already been photographed, and the grant will add 100 more high-resolution digital photographs of Bluemner's most important works. The digital images will help make the collection more available to the general public and to scholars studying the artist's work. Bequeathed to the university by Vera Bluemner Kouba in 1997, the collection has been housed in the Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center since 2009, and contains more than 1,000 of Bluemner's works.
Hoover presents at Stetson Showcase
The Grants Office's student assistant, Daniel Hoover, participated in Stetson Showcase on April 16, 2013, speaking on the Social Stigma and Knowledge of Epilepsy in Undergraduate Students. Supported by facts and statistics, he pointed out that research shows students and the general population are under-and-ill-informed on the disease - some countries believing it can be "caught" from the affected person, and many people don't know what to do if they witness a person having an epileptic seizure. Daniel won the Maris Prize for excellence for his research.
Smith visits Stetson Campus
Elizabeth A. "Lizzy" Smith, Grants Program Director for the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, visited Stetson University's DeLand campus on February 11, 2013. She engaged with foundation student scholarship recipients Kimberly Charles (business administration), Lauren Tarulli (integrative health science) and Michelle Vergara (behavioral economics). Each discussed their educational background and reasons they selected Stetson University, explaining that one-on-one mentoring by faculty was an important factor. During a campus tour, Charles pointed out her classrooms and the Roland George Investments Program trading room in the Lynn Business Center, and Tarulli discussed her research projects in Sage Science Center. Smith expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet with the students and repeatedly commented on the beautiful campus.
Batchelor visits Stetson Campus
In November 2012, Dick Batchelor, Principal of the Dick Batchelor Management Group and a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, visited Stetson University with Clay Worden, Scott Wilson and Stetson University alumna Kerry Hannaford of McGladrey, LLP in Orlando, Florida. The visit included tours with K.C. Ma, Ph.D., and finance students of the Roland George Investments Program trading room in the Lynn Business Center, with Stetson University Trustee Betty Johnson and duPont-Ball Library Dean Susan Ryan inside the Politicos Room of the duPont-Ball Library. During a luncheon, faculty from the Department of Political Science, Stetson University C.F.O. F. Robert Huth and students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Business Administration discussed a range of issues with the visitors.
Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards Stetson $7,500 grant
Bank of America Charitable Foundation is a long-time supporter of Stetson University. In November 2012, the Foundation awarded the university a grant of $7,500 to support internships for first-generation college students. To celebrate the award, Bank of America Vice Presidents Sheila Torres and Gail Kurth met with and delivered the check to Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby. The Office of Grants, Sponsored Research and Strategic Initiatives collaborated with Bank of America's Senior Vice President Christine Ruiz in Tampa and President Samuel A. Willett in Daytona Beach, as well as with Stetson University's Office of Career and Professional Development, to prepare the successful grant.
Eggeman shares experience and tips with Stetson community
Our guest, Gail Eggeman '73, who runs the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, and has also been a director of the Florida Association of Community Farmers' Markets, shared her experiences and tips with Stetson University students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Eggeman started a Slow Food chapter in St. Petersburg and has been to the international event (Terra Madre) led by the Slow Food founder, Carlos Petrini. She is also a former municipal CPA and grant-writer, and understands the financing of small charitable groups.


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As of today, sexual communication with a child under the age of 16 is now a criminal offence.
Anyone aged 18 or over who intentionally communicates with a child under 16, acting for a sexual purpose and where the communication is sexual or intended to elicit a sexual response can be sent to jail for a maximum of two years, and will automatically be placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
The offence applies to online and offline communication, including social media, e-mail, texts, letters, and other forms of communication.
The law was created after the NSPCC campaigned for better protections for children online. During the Lords Report stage of the Serious Crime Bill Lord Harris of Haringey then tabled an amendment proposing a new criminal offence in this area.
The provisions can be found in S.67 of The Serious Crime Act 2015:
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The Ambush in the Cron Drift took place during the Operation Skyhook in the Galactic Civil War.
AX-235 was a Rebel outpost hidden in the asteroids of Cron Drift to monitor Imperial transmissions detected by some communications satellites, stolen from Orron III. It was the very outpost that intercepted an Imperial transmission with the schematics of the Death Star.
Due to the importance of the information, the Alliance dispatched Biggs Darklighter in an T-65 X-wing starfighter to retrieve it. However, after leaving AX-235, Darklighter's X-wing broke down and he came under attack by Imperial forces. The Independence sent three R-22 Spearheads to protect him until a rescue team could arrive and repair his ship. After escaping the attack he delivered the plans to the Independence.
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Star Wars: X-Wing
- ↑ As the Imperial convoy raid and the Incom Corp strike are Biggs Darklighter's first missions, they precede his mission to the Cron Drift.


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DENVER, Colo. (April 18, 2012) -- All the talk about Furniture Row Racing being based in Denver, approximately 1600 miles from NASCAR's main hub in Charlotte, N.C., takes on a different twist this week as the Sprint Cup Series will be in America's Heartland competing at Kansas Speedway.
The 1.5-mile facility located in Kansas City, Kan. is called the home track by Furniture Row Racing since it's the closest venue -- approximately 600 miles and 11 hours to the team's shop in Denver.
While it will take the team haulers from North Carolina approximately 16 hours to reach the Kansas track, one wonders if this is an advantage for Furniture Row Racing, which also had a shorter drive home from last week's race in Fort Worth, Texas.
"Not really," said Furniture Row general manager Joe Garone about the team's driving distance to Kansas. "It's nice for our truck drivers to have a few shorter trips, but it's not going to make a difference on how we perform on the track. The reverse can also be said when we have to travel further distances than the teams based in North Carolina."
Team driver Regan Smith would be happy for even a minor advantage to get his No. 78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet untracked.
"We seem to be stuck with finishes in the mid teens to mid 20s," said Smith. "However, we had good meetings at the shop this week and are working extremely hard to figure out why we've been struggling on some of the bigger tracks this year."
In the first seven races of 2012, Smith has four top-20 finishes, a 23rd and two 24th-place results. His best finishes were 15th in Las Vegas and 16th in Martinsville, Va.
"Not really bad, but not really good either," said Smith about his season finishes.
Turning the tables in Sunday's STP 400 will not be an easy task for Smith, who has only four career Cup starts at the Kansas track with finishes of 32nd in 2008, 26th in 2010 and a pair of 24th-place results last year.
"To be honest, Kansas has been a hard track for me to figure out," stated Smith. "It has indeed been a challenge, but each time I go there I feel more confident. Hopefully this will be the turning point weekend for our Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet."
Smith enters the Kansas race 21st in driver points. He fell three positions after finishing 23rd last week in Texas. He is only 17 points from 14th.
"A good result will get back what we lost in the standings," said Smith following Saturday night's Texas race. "But right now it's not about the standings, we need to string together some solid finishes and build momentum. Good results always seem to take care of the point standings."


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Members of the Spiranthinae family, sometimes called Ladies Tresses, are recognized by the characteristic spiral or rosette-like growths with tall spikes of dainty flowers. There are about 30 genus in this group including Sarcoglottis, Stenorrhynchos, Pelexia, and Spiranthes. (Stenosarcos is a cross between Sarcoglottis and Stenorrhynchos.) Most of these orchids are found throughout Central and South America in the more tropical and sub-tropical areas. Other more cold tolerant varieties are found in Europe and North America. Foliage color and pattern varies, many of them having "painted" leaves or variegated foliage. Bloom color and size depends on the species. Generally, they are white, green, orange or reddish-pink. Some are fragrant while others are not.
Mostly terrestrial, they are accustomed to a 'dry' period during the winter months, occasionally dropping a few leaves before blooming. Keep slightly drier and do not feed during the winter until you see new growth. During active growth, water often and feed every 2nd to 3rd watering. Blooming season is generally from November – March, with a growing season from early spring through the late summer.
These plants need medium light conditions similar to Phalaenopsis culture and moderate temperatures (60-80 degrees). Higher humidity during warmer months is recommended. Spiranthinae should be potted in tight containers in an open, well-drained medium. Depending on you conditions different medias will be appropriate. A mix of large grade Douglas fir bark with peat and perilite works well. Also a sphagnum moss based mix. Keep clumps of plants together rather than dividing them often. Plants grow better that way and will make wonderful specimen plants for your collection. Make sure to repot every 2-3 years, as the plants do not like stale mix.
Note: This guide is only applicable to Spiranthinae Orchids and similar Genera (Painted Leaf Orchids). For other varieties, please click on one of these links:
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Tuned Percussion
Starland Music Ltd
A fantastic selection of tuned percussion instruments to suit all price brackets - from kids' first musical toys to the solid classroom glocks and xylos in constant use.
We've now moved our orchestral tuned percussion to the next gallery called 'Concert Percussion', which is where you'll see our ranges of xylos, vibes, marimbas and timpani suitable for concert bands and orchestras.
As always, music teachers can sign-in to their Starland account (or create one) HERE to see special 'education only' prices!


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Reasons Why You Should Consider A Short-Term Loan
Getting a loan might not be attractive in the eyes of an individual entity, but this is not the case for business entities. Personal debts are not encouraged because it makes you more likely to spend money on things that you don't really need at the moment. However, when it comes to small to medium-sized enterprises, a short-term loan is something that can help their businesses in some circumstances.
Investopedia defines a short-term debt as a short-term or a current liability that is either due within a year or less. This type of loan can turn things around when the company is in need of quick money. However, it is known to be more costly to pay compared to a long-term loan because of a higher APR or annual percentage rates. This means that a debtor will be paying the interest for a shorter period of time.
The short-term loan has a "variant" or a slightly tweaked version called short term installment loans. Instead of paying the debt at one sitting, the debtor will have an option to pay via installment basis, as long as these installments are within a year or 12 months. This small tweak makes a significant change in the loan. With a short-term installment loan, the debtor can pay the money owed with lower interest rates without surrendering the fast money benefit of the short-term loan. More of its benefits are shown below.
Just like any other thing, a short-term loan has some pros and cons. That's how this option is perfect for some options, but not for some. Here are the pros and cons of a short-term installment loan.
1. Easy cash flow – when your business needs quick cash flow, a short-term loan is one of the easiest ways to get one. Easy cash flow is a life saver for seasonal businesses because it can be used as funds for additional inventory during the season peak.
2. Useful for building up credit – when your business is relatively new, you'll have a hard time getting a loan in banks and other financial institutions. Banks can consider giving you a bigger amount of loan if you successfully paid your previous loans.
3. Can be used for opportunities, as well as emergencies – a lot of businesses can rely on a short-term installment loan when things go bad because of a reckless decision and they needed money to fix things. Banks can offer them assistance. This will make a business bounce back faster and start profiting again.
The fund can also be used for new opportunities. If a business is getting more customers, it is likely that the capacity of machinery to produce more supplies is getting weaker. With this quick funding, a business can buy better machinery to support a bigger customer base and make a bigger profit than before.
4. Has interest-only option – this is both a pro and a con. A pro because you'll only have to pay for the interest in earlier months, and a con because you'll have to pay for a larger sum when the credit is due. This is written on the pro section because the debtor can re-use more money from the debt for usage or investment.
1. Early repayment penalties – this happens when you decide to pay the debt earlier than the due date. In theory, this looks like a good deal for the creditor because he won't need to make an effort to collect the debts. However, in a business sense, the creditor will not be able to collect more interest if the debtor pays early.
2. You might get addicted to it – small-term loans can get you quick funding for your needs. However, this is not a good option if you'll depend on all your opportunities or problems with this kind of funding.
3. The risk is higher – this is because you'll have to pay for the loan even if your business happens to fail. In every business, the possibility to fail is always present and there is always a risk in every business decision being made. You'll pay for the original amount, as well as for the interest hooked with your loan.


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About Andrew
Hi I'm Andrew from Indianapolis.
Let me start by saying many thanks to Taku Aihara, Hiroko, Hiroshi, Kita-kik, Masaaki, Michi, Mikachi, Satomi, Yasuko and Yoshie for their help on Japanese language translations. Also many thanks to our J-Pop World forum members Anthony, DoAsPuffy, Jeff, TofuUnion and Yom1970 for all their help over the years. And finally 10,000 thanks to Theresa for her editing assistance, contest judging and design suggestions.
So why and how did I create J-Pop World?
It all started in December of 2005. I had just begun learning Japanese and was looking for Japanese language music to keep me inspired. That's when I discovered the group Puffy AmiYumi.
Now once you enter your thirty-something years most people's musical interests tend to be fairly fixed. What impressed me was how much I enjoyed every song of theirs I heard. After buying the first of their ten plus CDs I was hooked.
By mid-2006 I was looking to improve my HTML and JAVA programming abilities by creating and maintaining my own website. Since I was enjoying Puffy's music so much I thought they would make a fun subject. I was right! So on October 16th, 2006 the first pages of Puffy AmiYumi World made their appearance and my love affair with promoting Japanese music began.
By the end of 2007 I had learned some more advanced website creating skills using CSS instead of straight HTML. Rather than just redoing all 300+ pages of my Puffy site I wanted to pick another Japanese group to help promote with an all new website. After looking over several different J-pop groups I decided on Kaela Kimura and GO!GO!7188 and started both new sites on December 11, 2007 using the puffyamiyumiworld.com domain.
From there it was an obvious decision to create a new domain name that would better incorporate all three sites along with the many pages I had created about other Japanese groups, including some interviews by Puffy's songwriters. So on February 1st, 2008 J-Pop World made its official debut.
J-Pop World has since grown into its current form: an interview website dedicated to promoting Japanese musicians and related artists from around the world -- particularly those seeking to establish a fanbase in English speaking countries.
Let me once again thank everyone for all the time and effort they've put into helping develop and promote the site. Arigatou Gozaimashita!
UPDATE: After a four year run J-Pop World took an extended hiatus while I worked on other projects.


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If you're looking for ways to continue to improve your skills, grab a San Carlos Flight Center flight instructor and do a Proficient Private Pilot assessment. Find out what areas would most benefit from some additional attention. There are many skill areas that are commonly found as weaknesses on Private Pilot flight reviews. Which one might you work on next?
Common Weaknesses & Areas of Improvement
- Eyes outside: Using the horizon as a guide in straight and level flight, and when making changes to pitch, bank, and heading.
- Taxi Technique: Direction control and speed control without riding the brakes. Crosswind taxi technique.
- Airport Pattern Operations: Pattern shape. Wind correction. Stabilized approach. Smooth flare and touchdown.
- GPS Proficiency: Competency in using GPS courses, flight plans, and databases.
- Navigation Skills: Course Tracking. Heading vs. course using wind correction.
- ATC Services: Competency using ATC radar services, Class B transitions, Class C entry, arrival and departure.
- Charts and Publications: Fully understanding VFR Charts, A/FDs, the AIM, and ACs.
- Rudder Coordination: Correcting for adverse yaw in turns, climbing turns, and clearing turns.
Private pilot proficiency assessments are performed by San Carlos Flight Center instructors and are often combined with new member checkouts and flight reviews.


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The Master's Hammer and Chisel Reviews
The Master's Hammer and Chisel fitness system from Beachbody can help you sculpt a lean, defined body using SSP (Stabilization, Strength, and Power) Training.
About The Master's Hammer and Chisel
Hosted by Autumn Calabrese and Sagi Kalev, The Master's Hammer and Chisel fitness system can give you the strength, definition, and power you need to sculpt a lean, defined body. Or, as the company claims, a "visually dramatic physique."
Using SSP (Stabilization, Strength, and Power) Training, The Master's Hammer and Chisel program can transform your body in as little as 60 days, using six different workouts that can be completed in 30-40 minutes (we'll come back around to this soon).
But will The Master's Hammer and Chisel system really help "create your own masterpiece," or will it just create frustration due to a lack of results?
To help you make a more informed decision, we'll begin with the System's pricing.
Master's Hammer & Chisel Availability & Pricing
The Master's Hammer and Chisel program is priced at 3 installments of $29.95, or one single payment of $89.85. Either way, your order will include free S&H.
For this, you'll receive:
- 12 "hardcore" resistance training workouts (6 from Sagi and another 6 from Autumn)
- Program & Nutrition Guide – According to the website, this includes "your straightforward eating plan, easy-to-make recipes, and expert tips from Sagi and Autumn on how to get the most out of your workouts."
- Quick Start Guide
- 7 color-coded portion control containers
- 24/7 online support, including nutrition tips and personalized fitness advice from real experts.
All Beachbody products come with a 60-day refund policy, less S&H charges. In order to request one, you'll need to call customer service at (800) 207-0420.
Speaking of the company, we've reviewed many of the most popular Beachbody programs here at HighYa, and generally, know the right questions to ask so that you'll have a better idea of what to expect.
First up, the experts behind The Master's Hammer and Chisel system.
Who Are Autumn Calabrese and Sagi Kalev?
Autumn Calabrese is a fitness professional, celebrity trainer, and national-level bikini competitor. She's been with Beachbody (more about them shortly) for a fair amount of time, and boasts her own programs such as 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme.
Sagi Kalev is another fitness professional (both a trainer and a model) who's been pursuing bodybuilding in the US since 1993, and is even a former two-time Mr. Israel. Kali is host of Beachbody's Body Beast program.
Regardless of these two professionals' backgrounds, The Master's Hammer and Chisel claims to work using something called SSP (Stabilization, Strength, and Power) Training. Will it help you achieve the results you want?
What Is Stabilization, Strength, and Power Training?
Unlike the muscle activation used in Autumn's videos, or the Dynamic Set Training featured in Sagi's, Stabilization, Strength, and Power (SSP) training doesn't appear to be an actual "thing" outside of The Master's Hammer and Chisel program.
With this said, here's a brief overview of what you'll find in each of the program's workouts. First, Sagi will help you increase muscle mass:
- Hammer Conditioning – Compound movement-based exercises that "improve stability, coordination, and strength."
- Hammer Power – "Increase speed, reactive strength, and power" using intense powerlifting exercises.
- Max Hammer Strength – Here, you'll "increase strength, power, and muscular development" by pre-fatiguing your muscle and then maximizing your lift.
- Hammer Plyometrics – Use your entire body to "create force, speed, and power."
- Total Body Hammer – Sagi will help you maximize strength and muscle growth using hypertrophy and pyramid-style sets.
- ISO Speed Hammer – Using isometrics, you'll undergo tempo training to "create strength and grow muscle."
Then, Autumn well help sculpt your new muscles and make them "pop":
- Chisel Balance – This workout will focus on improving your stabilization, muscular endurance, and core strength by exercising your entire body.
- ISO Strength Chisel – Increases flexibility and strength by utilizing resistance and isometric holds.
- Chisel Endurance – Using time-under-tension, you'll be able to increase muscular endurance and strength.
- Chisel Cardio – "Increase heart rate, circulation, and burn an intense amount of calories" using cardiovascular resistance.
- Chisel Agility – Another cardio workout that will improve your quickness, coordination, and stabilization. This one's challenging!
- Total Body Chisel – Create strength and lean muscle will this full-body resistance workout.
Along with your order, you'll also receive 2 bonus workouts:
- 10 Minute Ab Hammer – Adds definition and strengthens your core.
- 10 Minute Ab Chisel – Floor-based "core crusher" exercises that will "transform your midsection."
Whew! That's a whole lot of fitness-speak! But what in the world does it all mean? So that you can fully understand exactly what you're getting with The Master's Hammer and Chisel, let's briefly explore some of these terms in greater detail.
Your Master's Hammer & Chisel Glossary
Cardiovascular Exercises
Although it might sound complex, cardiovascular exercises are simply ones that increase your heart rate. Specifically, "Cardio exercise uses large muscle movement over a sustained period of time keeping your heart rate to at least 50% of its maximum level."
Remember this heart rate point, because we'll come back around to it at the end.
Cardiovascular Resistance
Although there doesn't appear to be any exercises formally labeled as "cardio resistance," it's likely that this workout involves a mix of cardiovascular exercises with weight resistance (whether using separate weights or your own bodyweight).
Full-body Resistance
As the name implies, full-body resistance (also known as total-body resistance) aims to strengthen every muscle in your body in a single workout. This not only works your muscles, but also strengthens your cardiovascular system.
Isometric exercises are performed "in one position without movement," and work by contracting "a particular muscle or group of muscles."
Despite their usefulness in rehabilitation settings, since they can help maintain muscle strength, isometric exercises generally aren't considered ideal for building strength.
Tempo Training
Tempo training is all about timing. Generally, you'll speed up the lifting portion of a rep, while slowing down the lowering portion. The goal? To "engage the greatest number of muscle fibers and build strength, speed and size."
Have you ever heard the term atrophy before? In this context, it basically means shrinking muscle.
Well, hypertrophy is the exact opposite, and is typically achieved through a combination of strength training and aerobic training.
Pyramid Sets
A pyramid's shape can be used to describe everything from illegal scams to the government's food guidelines.
But in this instance, pyramid sets involve an inverse relationship between the weight you're using and the number of reps you're performing. In other words, you'll start with a lower weight and perform a certain number of reps. Then, as you increase your weight, you'll do less reps.
Time under tension (TUT) references the amount of time your muscles are being worked during a given exercise. And by straining your muscles for longer periods of time, "you can cause extensive muscle breakdown leading to sleeve-busting muscles."
Pre-Fatigued Muscle
Pre-fatigue, or pre-exhaustion, training involves performing isometric exercises (which we already discussed) before getting to your "real" lifting. This way, the muscles you're trying to build will be "overloaded" (i.e. already exhausted).
As a result, you'll make sure you're working the exact muscle group you need, without worrying about other muscles becoming overloaded too early and reducing the effectiveness of your workout.
Powerlifting Exercises
At its most basic, powerlifting is "a sport in which the objective is simply to lift as much weight as possible."
As relates to The Master's Hammer and Chisel, this likely means that you'll try to lift as much weight as you can in different exercises. Usually, this might involve a combination of squats, dead lifts, and bench press.
Compound Movements
The opposite of isometric (read: isolation) exercises, compound movements are defined as, "Any exercise that engages two or more different joints to fully stimulate entire muscle groups and … multiple muscles." The benefit is that "the whole body is forced to work systemically, thus producing a system-wide, or total-body, effect."
With all of this out of the way, are customers raving over The Master's Hammer and Chisel—or just stark raving mad over their lack of results?
Customer Feedback for Autumn & Sagi's Other Programs
The Master's Hammer and Chisel was just released December 2015. And considering that it's a 60-day program, there hadn't been enough time for online customer reviews to appear at the time of our research. For now though, what's the feedback for these trainers' other programs?
On HighYa, 21 Day Fix had an average rating of 2 stars at the time of our research. However, nearly all of these referenced Beachbody's billing practices (recurring charges, difficulty stopping autoship programs, processing orders without the customer's consent), while only a handful referenced the program itself.
Of these, some complaints included failure to experience results and that it wasn't vegetarian-friendly.
Sagi's Body Beast program fared better with an average rating of 3.3 stars, although there were only three customer reviews. Here, the most common compliment cited positive results, although one customer claimed they experienced billing problems.
From a company perspective, Beachbody LLC based out of Santa Monica, CA, had an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau despite more than 500 closed complaints (as of 12/18/15).
As with Autumn and Sagi's programs, most BBB complaints seemed to reference billing problems, whether related to overcharges, receiving add-ons they didn't request, or difficulty obtaining refunds.
Given all this, should you eagerly await The Master's Hammer and Chisel release date, or should you choose something else and get started now?
Is The Master's Hammer & Chisel the Right Program for You?
In many of the other Beachbody programs we've reviewed, three of the most common pieces of customer feedback include:
- To achieve maximum results, they often take more time (whether daily or the number of workouts you'll need to complete per week) than advertised,
- That like any other fitness programs, what you eat generally has a greater impact on what you achieve than the exercises you do, and
- That you should probably be fairly fit before beginning.
Regarding these last two points, The Master's Hammer and Chisel does come with portion control containers to help you eat the right amount of food. It's also claimed to include a customizable nutrition system that gives "the precise science of how to eat for results."
But exactly how customizable is the nutrition system? How well does it show you what to eat (instead of just how much to eat)? Until more customer reviews flow in, there's no way to know. But keep this in mind:
Achieving your fitness goals isn't just about portion control; it's about eating the right foods at the right time, whether you're looking to bulk up or slim down. After all, you could fill your portion control containers with nothing but donuts, and although you're eating the right portions, this definitely wouldn't give you the results you're after.
Referencing your current level of fitness: Most of Beachbody's programs are well known for their intensity, so if you haven't exercised in a long while or have movement problems (e.g. joint or back pain), you'll definitely want to speak with your doctor before beginning.
Finally, what extra equipment will you need to get the most out of The Master's Hammer and Chisel program? There isn't any mention on the program's website, but it appears you'll need at least a few different dumbbells. And because maintaining heart rate is so important during cardio exercises, you might want to invest in a quality heart rate monitor as well (you can find inexpensive options for less than $30 at just about any sporting goods store).
Did you give The Master's Hammer and Chisel a go? What are your thoughts? Did you achieve any results? Did it meet your expectations? Whatever it is, tell us about it by writing a review below!
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So I have been using Beach Body products for about 5 years now. I started with Shawn T and Insanity and loved it. It was intense and I finished every workout exhausted and motivated at the same time. I progressed to Insanity the Asylum both Volumes 1 and 2 and was equally impressed with the results both physically and psychologically. They were different than Insanity but provided the same feelings of accomplishment.
As I slimmed down I missed the muscles I once had from being a regular weight lifter. I tried Body Beast. It provided what I wanted in terms of muscular physique, but basically threw cardio out the window.
Now onto M H&C. I was really looking forward to this product as I hoped it would finally combine the two things I loved about Body Beast and Insanity; the pump from lifting and the cardio blast from Shawn T.
Granted, I am only one week into the program, it is falling a bit flat. The routines are almost too manageable at 30-40 minutes a piece. I am probably going to try and squeeze 2 workouts in each 1 hour session I have available to workout.
I wish this program would have been the challenge I was looking for. That being said, Beach Body needs to appeal to its long time customers more. Most of what they produce is geared toward people looking to start a fitness program and not to advance one.
For those of us who are accustomed to using Beach Body programs, or who are generally pretty fit, it would be great to have available a more advanced program or have options spelled out by the pro trainers as to how to make their programs more advanced.
It may just be me, but nothing feels better then wanting to collapse at the end of a workout and feeling like I did some real work. Master's Hammer and Chisel could provide this if they made the program more difficult. Plus, results would come in no time.
I would recommend this product with one caveat. Be prepared to make some modifications to the schedule to make it more challenging. Other wise it feels like you are just going through the motions.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend


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Foreword Preface Introduction: Low carbon cities - more than just buildings Part I: Classic texts on ecologically sustainable cities: conceptual evolutions and different schools of thought 1. Ecopolis - the regenerative city 2. Much better than climate change adaptation 3. Imagining biophilic cities 4. Sustainable cities are solar responsive cities 5. Trends in low carbon transport and urban development in thirty-three cities, 1995 to 2005 6. How city dwellers affect their resource hinterland - a spatial impact study of Australian households Part II: New directions: designing for low carbon cities 7. Future ecological design as urbaneering: new positions on city-making without scale 8. A planning approach for the transformation to low carbon cities 9. Green districts and carbon engineering: increasing greenery, reducing heat island effects and generating energy 10. From green buildings to sustainable urban design: two case studies 11. Urban reclamation and regeneration in Seoul, South Korea 12. From sustainable to low carbon cities: is India's urban transformation triggering a paradigm shift? Part III: Urban micro climates: mitigating urban heat stress 13. The urban heat island and low carbon cities 14. A holistic view of the effects of urban heat island mitigation 15. Urban micro climates: mitigating urban heat stress 16. Energy reduction using natural ventilation in city planning 17. The impact on the increase of urban air temperature on planning and building energy consumption in tropical urban climates 18. Urban heat islands: case studies from Frankfurt am Main, Arnhem and Ho-Chi-Minh City 19. The green plot ratio and the role of greenery in low carbon living 20. Urban populations' vulnerability to climate extremes: mitigating urban heat through technology and water-sensitive urban design 21. Multi-scale analysis of surface layer urban heat island effect in five higher density precincts of central Sydney 22. Looking ahead: Applying low carbon principles to shift urban design paradigms in the Asia-Pacific region towards green urbanism Glossary Bibliography Index
Steffen Lehmann is Founding Director of the Zero Waste Research Centre for Sustainable Design and Behaviour at the University of South Australia. He is a widely published author and scholar, and is Founding Director of the s_Lab Space Laboratory for Architectural Research and Design (Sydney-Berlin). A German-born architect and urban designer, he was editor-in-chief (2007-2014) of the US-based Journal of Green Building and an advisor to the Australian and German governments, city councils and industry. Since July 2014 he has been Head of School in the School of Built Environment at Curtin University, Perth.
'For too long, the international debate about 'green' building has been far too object-focused. That is why Low Carbon Cities: Transforming Urban Systems is of utmost importance.' Ulf Meyer, architecture journalist, Berlin
'From the author who gave us the tour-de-force account of urban sustainability, The Principles of Green Urbanism, comes another timely read. Steffen Lehmann has assembled some of the best environmental urban minds in this new anthology that will become essential for all those who are looking for viable and sustainable solutions. Low Carbon Cities might just be the inspiration we need in our efforts to rethink and transform our cities towards the new, ecologically sustainable and resilient future.' Professor Tigran Haas, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
'The rapid urbanisation underway in Asia is a challenge and an opportunity for urban sustainability. With chapters written by experts from different parts of the world, this book is a timely addition that addresses many aspects of how low carbon cities can contribute to curbing climate change. Its essays and case studies provide useful references for students, practitioners and researchers who are interested in the global issue of sustainable urban development.' Professor Edwin H. W. Chan, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
'Low Carbon Cities: Transforming Urban Systems is an inspiring guide to exploring ways to create low carbon cities. The world's cities play a major role in climate change as both sources of problems and pioneering projects for solutions. Low carbon solutions can demonstrate thriving participatory processes of systematic urban transformation. This excellent anthology illustrates how low carbon urban design can help to reduce or mitigate climate change-related emissions.' Professor Thomas Spiegelhalter, Florida International University, Miami
'This book delivers a holistic view of sustainable cities, bridging a variety of practice, from architecture to environmental studies to urbanism, green building and micro climates. It's a must-read textbook for graduates seeking to understand the complexity of urban environmental issues.' Professor Wanglin Yan, Keio University, Japan


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I enjoy learning about the person behind a website, so let me share a little about myself. I am Willemien Kruger, married and mother to 3 children (pictured below) whom I have been homeschooling since birth (nearly two decades now). We live in South Africa. After travelling through our beautiful country for 2 years we chose the Klein Karoo as the place to settle and continue building our homeschooling lifestyle. We have always homeschooled our children and view it as a privilege and a way to accomplish what we want to achieve as a family.
Two decades ago, I was a very ambitious, performance orientated driven career woman (an industrial engineer) before getting married and eventually having my life turned around completely by children! God had other plans for me (Jer 29:11) - wonderful and good plans as I discovered and enjoyed over the years to come. I love the season I am in now…as a full-time homeschool mother of 3 precious children. I am involved in different projects related to education often.
I have worked in factories, implemented big computer systems, done business process analysis and performed consulting work. Part of my career background also includes teaching Project management at North West University (South Africa). During this time I completed a Masters degree on the topic of Engineering education which helped me discover that there is no one right answer to the challenge of education. There are probably more questions than answers.
When I started homeschooling my children formally nearly two decades ago, I managed our active Homeschool Support group locally. As homeschooling is still a growing movement in South Africa, I have met and advised many people on homeschooling issues ranging from concerns with socialization, how to start, what to do, deschooling and curriculum choices. As my personal experience with my own children grew, it became more natural to advise others especially on eclectic homeschooling as a curriculum choice. Apart from individually advising others on home education, I am comfortable presenting seminars as well. Some of my articles have been published internationally (The Schoolhouse Magazine), as well as a course on "Growing in homeschool confidence'. As the need for curriculum grows, I have also written, developed, co-authored and published an Afrikaans language and unique South African Art curriculum to be used as part of an eclectic approach. After many years of practically and personally doing homeschooling, advising others and the hard work of writing down what I learn, it was a big accomplishment for me personally to publish a series of Homeschooling Guides.
I still love to research and read wholesome, intelligent and value adding information I can find on homeschooling, and I enjoy to share what I learn. Thus the idea of a website as a place to share came first as an idea – then to concept - then to reality. For more information on how this was accomplished click on the link right here :
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Although I have strong opinions about all sorts of issues, I really try to stay teachable and as a family we are learning every day to walk and live in the grace of God at the center of our lives. We grow continuously in this journey of life and it is my hope that this website will ensure your growth as a reader as well.
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Dankie Willemien, dat jy met soveel oorgawe leef, en byna refleksief soveel gee, en ook so wyd.
I just wanted to say that I went onto your website and I have found that this is "THE" best one that I have seen, we have just started homeschooling and you have helped me a lot!! Thank you so much for all the emails and info and support.
I popped over to view your website and was blessed by your heart and depth of content.