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There's a saying that if you really want to get to know a country, you should visit its local markets. In Thailand, that's certainly true; you can soak up a whole lot of local flavour – and eat some, too – just by walking around the local market (or talad in Thai).
Thai fresh markets are cornucopias of colourful fruit and vegetables, prepared snacks and food, chunks of red or green curry, dried foods, unrecognizable merchandise, dodgy CDs, DVDs and computer games, brightly hued T-shirts and jeans, hair accessories, handicrafts, and not to mention second-hand shoes, name-brand copies… all of which are offered at bargain prices.
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Fresh markets and weekly markets
Basically, there are 2 types of markets in Thailand. The first type is known as a talad sod (or fresh/wet market) which is a more permanent market. They always operate in the same place, at the same time and for 7 days a week.
The second type is talad nat ('appointment' or 'meeting' markets) which is like the weekend markets you'll find in many other countries where farmers bring their produce into town to sell. It is basically a community market. There are lots of them; almost every village, big or small, will have one. Local shoppers love them because the produce on sale is usually fresher than in supermarkets and cheaper too.
But then, like with most things in life, there is an exception. One of the most talked-about markets in Phuket is the weekend market called Talad Tai Rot on Chao Fa West Road near Central Festival Phuket. This is a typical Thai bazaar, featuring all sorts of items similar to those sold at the other 2 market types above.
Fresh food
In most markets, there's very little order to things. You may find barbecued chicken next to a second-hand shoe stall. Or, if you're lucky, you might find some sexy underwear for sale next to the seafood stand. Lobsters and lace – talk about exotic.
With Phuket being surrounded by fertile fishing grounds, the fresh seafood at most local markets makes for a fascinating sight. You can see huge groupers, big juicy tunas, red snappers, thousands of tiny silvery anchovies and shiny white squid all laying side by side on a bed of ice.
On top of the standard pork or chicken displays in the market, the most fun comes in seeing things you would never encounter on a hotel menu (think fried grasshoppers and some tasty silkworms).
Herbs and vegetables
Among the vegetable stalls, you'll find a bewildering selection of greens (and reds, yellows, purples and pretty much every other colour of vegetable). Thais don't just eat the fruit and leaves of plants; at a typical vegetable stand you'll find on sale everything from the roots to the stems, the seeds and even the flowers. It's a common sight to see mountains of garlic, aubergines – both long and short green runner beans – and bright-orange carrots, potatoes, shiny red tomatoes and glistening salads.
Many of the greens that you'll see will be herbs, which add the flavours and aromas that Thai food is so justifiably celebrated for. Herbs can also confer medical benefits. Trouble sleeping? Eating ta-krai (lemongrass) may help. And there's one variety that will keep the mosquitoes away if you rub the juice on your skin. Blogged-up dose? Sa-ra-nae (Thai mint), can be a big help. Embarrassed to wear dark clothes because of dandruff? The juice of ma-krood (kaffir lime) should help.
Cooked food (or Thai takeaways)
Thailand's markets are also a good opportunity to appreciate how rich in food the country is, and many shoppers take home an entire cooked meal wrapped and bagged along with their fresh veggies and fruit at the end of their shopping foray.
There are usually quite a few cooked-food stands in one market. If you look closely you will find all kinds of curries to spicy soups and salads, stir-fried dishes and more. Perhaps the most convenient item to sample is the barbecued seafood, chicken or pork that goes so well with sticky rice.
Local sweets should not be missed either. There are varieties of sweets and desserts to choose from those sweet stalls; bua loy (rice balls in coconut milk), khao niao mamuang (ripe mango with coconut milk on steamed sticky rice), buad faktong (pumpkin in coconut milk) and kha-nom mo gang (egg custard pudding), to name just a few.
Where to find markets in Phuket?
Many market traders move from site to site around the island selling their merchandise at talad nats. In reality, there are dozens of these markets that open daily in Phuket come rain or shine, and you won't have any trouble finding one. If you're driving past one, slow right down as the traffic around the markets is at best unpredictable and at worst impassable. Park up the road and walk back a little to catch a glimpse of the 'real' Thailand and enjoy your bargain lesson in Thai culture!
Staff at your hotel should be able to tell you where and when the nearest one is open. Alternatively, see the list below for the locations of some of the markets, and the days on which they operate.
Patong Beach
- Baanzan Fresh Market. Located right behind Jungceylon Shopping Mall - Daily from 9am to 7pm
- Nanai Road Fresh Market. Not far from Baanzan Market - Daily from 8am to 8pm
Chalong Bay
- Talad Nat near Chalong Circle. Heading south toward Rawai Beach, the market is just about 200 metres from the circle, on the right-hand side of the road - Sundays from 6am to 12pm
- Talad sod opposite Villa Mall, Chalong - Daily from 6am to 12pm
Rawai Beach
- Talad Nat near shell museum on Viset Road - Daily from 2pm to 8pm
- Talad Nat in Soi Saliga on Viset road - Wednesdays and Sundays from 2pm to 8pm
- Talad Nat opposite Friendship Beach on Viset Road heading to Rawai Beach - Tuesdays and Fridays from 3pm to 7pm
- Talad Nat opposite Vijitt Resort & Spa on Viset Road - Wednesdays and Sundays from 3pm to 7pm
Karon and Kata Beach
- Talad Nat on Patak Road - Mondays and Thursdays from 12pm to 8pm
- Talad Nat at Wat Karon - Fridays from 4pm to 9pm and Tuesdays from 4pm to 11pm
Kamala Beach
- Kamala Talad Nat on the back road, on the way to Patong Beach - Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 8pm
- Kamala Friday Market is a bigger market than the one above, located at the coconut plantation opposite Phuket FantaSea - Fridays from 2pm to 7.30pm
Bangtao Beach and Cherng Talay area
- Talad Nat opposite the Cherng Talay Police Station - Wednesdays and Sundays from 1pm to 8pm
- Talad Nat next to Tesco Lotus Express - Mondays and Thursdays from 1pm to 8pm
Nai Yang Beach and Phuket Airport area
- Talad Nat at Wat Nai Yang. Toward the airport using the old road (road no # 4031), you'll pass by the Nai Yang Temple. The market operates inside the temple - Saturdays and Tuesdays from 2pm to 8pm
- Talad Nat opposite Shell Gas Station is 200 metres past the Blue Canyon Golf Club on Thepkasattri Road (Airport Road) - Sundays from 2pm to 8pm
Cape Panwa
- Muang Tong Fresh Market. Coming from Cape Panwa on Sakdidet Road, at the first traffic lights (look for a 7-Eleven shop at the corner), turn left and the market is about 200 - 300 metres from the turn opposite a Tesco Lotus Express Shop - Daily from 7am to 10pm
Thalang area
- Fresh market at the Heroine's monument. The market is located in a simple building with a tin roof on the right-hand side of the monument if you're facing north - Daily from 5am to 10am
- Talad Nat at Wat Pra Nang Sang. Located inside the well-known Pra Nang Sang Temple, before Thalang main traffic lights - Tuesdays and Fridays from 2pm to 8pm
- Baan Kian fresh market. Turn left at the Thalang main traffic lights. The market is a few metres after the turn - Daily from 7am to 5pm
- Talad Nat at Suan Pa Bang Kanun Park. Thepkasattri Road opposite Mung Thalang School and not far from Mea Juh Phuket Souvenir Shop - Wednesdays and Fridays from 2pm to 8pm
- Pa Klock Talad Nat. From Heroine's Monument, turn east toward Pa Klock, the market is about 7 km from the monument and located just a few metres past the Old Age Home and the Phuket Special School. Best to look for the signs - you can't miss it - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 2pm to 8pm
Phuket Town
- Ranong Road Main Market. Phuket Town's main market on Ranong Road has been operating since time immemorial. Although the market itself has recently been completely rebuilt this is the same site that pirates, traders and adventurers would frequent for their business dealings. Many vendors open up shop as early as 4am and close around midday.
- Talad Tai Rot. The biggest market in Phuket, with over 1,000 stalls. On Chaofa West Road from Central Shopping Mall, heading south toward Chalong Bay direction; turn left at the first traffic light - Saturdays and Sundays from 4.30pm to 8.30pm
- Talad Nat at Soi Samkong. If coming from Tesco Lotus on Bypass Road, keep going east and go straight through the Samkong traffic lights and the second set of traffic lights. The market is a few hundred metres from the lights - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 8pm
- Talad Nat at Soi Panieng. If coming from Tesco Lotus on Bypass Road, head east and turn left at the first traffic light and continue for about 500 metres. The market is on the right-hand side in a very busy community - Daily from 2pm to 8pm
- Kwang Road Talad Nat. The market is located south of Phuket Town, on Chao Fa East Road opposite Siam Commercial Bank and not far from Phuket Villa California Housing Estate. The market is located just before the Kwang Road traffic lights - Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 8pm
- Baan Na Kok Talad Nat. Located next to the TOT office, by the side of Land & House Housing Estate on Chao Fa West Road before reaching Wat Chalong - Daily from 2pm to 8pm
A note on money
It's wise to carry small change and some low denomination banknotes when you go to a talad nat. After all, the vendors are not generally related to the Rothschilds or the Vanderbilts, and they won't be carrying lots of cash to make change.
So don't expect to be very popular if you want to buy a 20-baht bunch of bananas and then ask for change for a 1,000-baht note.
And another note on feet
When you're going to the market in Phuket, put away your Jimmy Choo sandals and wear solid shoes that protect your feet. In some markets, especially after rain, you might even want to wear rubber boots – the ground may be wet and muddy.
If you insist on wearing flip-flops, do be careful where you step. Bashing your toes against a piece of wood or concrete is likely to take all the fun out of your shopping experience.
Take care, and enjoy your bargain lesson in Thai culture!


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Brexit & Forex Trading
Everybody knows that when something changes this leads to shifts in other related spheres, too. This is especially accurate observation when it comes to Global market and the processes that take place there. Even if the most insignificant detail turns from its usual direction, great consequences are going to follow. Not to mention what happens if something more significant happens, the outcome is always unpredictable. And everyone remembers the great financial crisis back in 2007. There are many countries that are still unable to recover from it.
In 2016 another major event happened and the center this time took place in the Old Continent and more specifically in Great Britain. What caused the big noise was called BRexit. This political situation caused unspeakable chaos all over the world due to the fact that Great Britain is one of the main forces when it comes to trading and economy power and impact.
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In this line of thinking, it is perfectly normal that the online trading field, and more specifically – Forex investing sphere was affected, too. The main reason for this is of course the fact that this type of online investment is popular globally, and every local or global financial or political change reflects on it as a mirror. However, it is important for people to understand what actually BRexit is and what kind of changes it caused to the Forex trading field.
What Does BRexit Stands For?
The whole thing began in June 2016 when it became clear that United Kingdom is going to withdraw from the European Union – the process that followed is widely called BRexit. It should be noted that it is a result of the referendum in which 52% of the population voted for leaving the Union. It is no t difficult to figure out that such a political change, where many countries are involved, is going to cause both economic and political shifts in UK.
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As of August 2016, neither the timetable nor the terms for withdrawal have been established. Meanwhile, UK is still considered as a member of the EU. The term "BRexit" itself is a word game that combines Britain and exit, standing for a new word, that is related to the situation it describes.
As for now, all the details of the process are uncertain under. Unless any extensions are agreed, the needed time for this withdrawal process to be completed is going to be two years. It starts from the moment Great Britain gives official notice. However, such notice hasn't still been given. The assumption is that during the two-year time period new agreements will be negotiated, so nothing is 100% sure yet, but nobody knows what could and will happen.
BRexit – Consequences
The most important thing to be mentioned here is the fact that GBP could slump into a "currency crisis" if the crisis continues and the urgent questions remain without answer. In addition, the problems, regarding the stability of the GBP's price, started to emerge as disturbing signs for what was about to come, about an year ago. The truth is that an effect in the financial market occurred months before the official Referendum and its outcome to happen. The British pound was no longer stable as it used to be, before the mention of the Referendum.
In a short note, foreign exchange firm Caxton FX, notes that the effects of BRexit would set off a major downward spiral in the GBP and its price movement, owing to uncertainty in the markets, and worries about the future of Britain's economy.
Another serious reason, that lead to this current situation is the fact that foreign investors (mainly big banks) started to leave the UK investment market with disturbing temps.
What is the Connection Between BRexit and Forex Trading?
It should be noted and underlined that the rapidly changing price of the GBP, as a result of the BRexit situation is directly reflecting in the Forex online trading field. Due to the fact that this type of online investing is related to placing bets on different assets pairs' movement and the prediction of which direction (Up or Down) is going to happen for a set period of time, the constantly changing value of the pound is of great importance. Taking into consideration the fact that it is easy for prediction, if a trader bets on its falling price he is very likely to win the trade.
This means that all the trades that include GBP are easier for prediction and thus investors can accumulate significant profits by dealing with Forex and more especially by involving the pound in the bets they place.
To sum it up, trading Forex with keeping BRexit in mind could be really profitable business for those who know how to take advantage of the constantly changing market conditions. However, everyone should be careful because this financial field is not so easily predictable, no matter how it may look.

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Step 1Heat the oil in a wide-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and chile and cook over medium-low heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook about 1/2 minute, stirring frequently.
Step 2Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste for salt, and season to taste with black and red pepper. This makes a generous pint of sauce. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
Step 1In a food processor, combine the bulgur, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper and allspice and process briefly to blend. Add the ground meat in 4 portions and process briefly to mix. Add 2 cups water in 4 additions, processing to blend after each addition. Scrape down mixture. Add 6 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons at a time, and process after each addition. The mixture should be sticky. Process the mixture until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2Transfer the mixture to a bowl and knead until it is very smooth, adding the last 3 tablespoons water. Check that the mixture is evenly moistened. This makes about 1 quart mix.
Step 3Make a test meatball: Take about 1 teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Fry the meatball in a small skillet heated with a thin layer of oil until the meatball is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired, then test again until the flavors are right.
Step 4Moisten your hands and roll the mixture into small meatballs, using a rounded teaspoon of mixture for each one. Set them on a plate.
Step 5Prepare a steamer (make sure the boiling water doesn't touch the steamer top). Add 1/3 the bulgur meatballs, or enough to make one layer, to the steamer top. (They expand a little while steaming.) Cover and steam over medium heat for 18 to 20 minutes or until they are cooked through. Refrigerate the rest of the mixture until all of the meatballs are steamed.
Step 6Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add about 1/4 of the bulgur meatballs and sauté until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side; shake the pan to turn the meatballs over, or use a slotted spoon. Just before removing them from the pan, add 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes and sauté for a few seconds. Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Wipe the pan if necessary, add more oil and repeat until all the meatballs are cooked.
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Massage Therapy is a Necessity, Not a Luxury.
For many years the idea of a massage was associated with a relaxing treat or a spa getaway. Massage has been framed as a luxurious extra instead of a necessary part of the healthcare system. We are putting an end to this by letting people know how great and valuable massage really is for your mind and body. Learn more about why pain sufferers should make massage therapy part of their treatment plan.
Massage Therapy Definition
Massage therapy is a therapeutic practice used to improve an individual's mental and physical health by manipulating body tissues. More specifically, massage therapy involves the manipulations of tissues such as the:
- Muscles
- Connective tissues
- Tendons
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Manually manipulating these soft tissues enhance a person's health by relieving tension, promoting relaxation, and providing pain relief. Massage therapy has been shown to significantly enhance an individual's emotional and physical well-being long-term.
What Conditions Can Massage Therapy Help With?
There are a variety of physical and mental health benefits provided by massage therapy. Having a massage therapist, mechanical massage, or TENS massage can help with the following symptoms and conditions:
- Anxiety and depression
- Fibromyalgia
- Carpel tunnel syndrome (Repetitive strain injuries)
- Headaches and migraines
- Sports injuries
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Cancer pain
- Arthritis
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- Muscle tension and spasms
- Insomnia or chronic fatigue
- Stress related conditions
- Strains and sprains
The Most Popular Types of Massage Therapy.
There are a variety of massages that can be performed by professionals, machines, or electric impulses. Each massage can help with a specific kind of pain or condition. Some individuals prefer a deeper tissue massage, whereas others gravitate towards passive pressing. Which massage would you prefer?
Swedish Massage
This is a commonly used massage that targets the full body for alleviating muscle tension and promoting relaxation. The technique uses lotion or oil and involves five basic strokes: (1) long, smooth strokes, (2) kneading, rolling, and lifting, (3) wringing and small strokes, (4) percussion, and (5) rocking and shaking vibration. Swedish massages help with:
- Full-body relaxation
- Injury-recovery
- Flexibility
- Stress levels
- Circulation problems
- Muscle tension
This type of massage involves the basic Swedish massage combined with a variety of essential oils and health-promoting scents. Essential oils are often extracted from plants and flowers and can be used to help a variety of conditions including:
- Headaches
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Hot Stone Massage
This massage uses smooth heated stones and places them at various points of the body to loosen tight muscles. This massage is beneficial for individuals who have symptoms or conditions such as:
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Deep Tissue Massage
The deep tissue massage is excellent for ridding the muscles of 'knots', which are problem areas in the deeper layers of the muscle. The deep tissue massage can be painful following the appointment. Deep massages are more intense than a Swedish style but should not be overly painful. It can help with:
- Chronic pain
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Limited mobility
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Shiatsu Massage
The shiatsu massage is a traditional Chinese practice that zeros in on localized pain. Shiatsu is also available as a Neck & Shoulder Shiatsu Massager, a mechanical massage device that alleviates upper body tension. This massage targets acupressure points to encourage the flow of energy and help with balance. this kind of massage is good for:
- Stress-related conditions
- Back and neck pain
- Sciatic nerve pain
- Arthritis
- Insomnia
- Sinus problems
TENS Massage
TENS therapy uses electric impulses to block pain signals from reaching the brain. The unit plugs into gel pads which adhere to the skin on painful areas of the body. The intensities and modes can be adjusted to apply different kinds of massage. This massage therapy can be used at home and is beneficial for:
- Muscle tension & spasms
- Circulation problems
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis
- Sciatic nerve pain
- Tension headaches & migraines
- Back pain, neck pain, & shoulder pain
Which Massage is Best For You?
You should choose a massage based on several factors. A few of these include:
- Type of pain
- Health history & injuries
- Price range
Type of Pain
As mentioned above, each massage specializes in a unique type of pain. There is some overlap in terms of painful symptoms but generally each massage targets a specific type of pain or tension. If your pain is localized tension in the muscles try hot stone, if your pain is deep in the muscles and knots, try deep tissue.
Health History and Injuries
It's important to ease symptoms instead of aggravate them. If you're receiving a massage post-surgery or in the recovery of a significant injury, make sure to let the massage therapist know. Choose a more gentle or passive massage on recently strained or injured tissues.
Many individuals have massage therapy covered in their benefits plan which is excellent! Massage therapy is an important factor in promoting mental and physical well-being and should be considered valued as such. If your budget can not allow for a weekly massage, you can invest in an at-home massager or TENS machine that will provide relief long-term.
Get More Information
For more information about massage therapy visit Massage Therapy Canada or the Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario. For more information on TENS therapy visit the page TENS Machine: This is Everything you Need to Know. If you purchased a TENS Unit find out how to use it in the article How to Use a TENS Machine - And How to Know You're Using it Properly.
- DR-HO'S. How do TENS Machines Work? Living Pain Free. Retrieved from https://drhonow.com/drhonowblog/2017/05/01/how-do-tens-machines-work/
- DR-HO'S. TENS Machine: This is Everything You Need to Know. Living Pain Free. Retrieved from https://drhonow.com/drhonowblog/2017/04/13/tens-machine-guide/
- Massage Therapy. 2017. The Benefits of Massage Therapy. Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario. Retrieved from https://secure.rmtao.com/massage_therapy/the_benefits_of_mt
- Wong, Cathy, ND. 2017. Top Types of Massage. Verywell. Retrieved from https://www.verywell.com/most-popular-types-of-massage-89741


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Labor Day weekend at the 2017 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam just got bigger with the addition of 15 acts.
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Literary credibility at last! The Joy of Essex was discussed by a Highgate book group in the grand sounding venue of the Highgate Scientific and Literary Institution on Monday. As Ian Dury once sang: "I could be the inmate in a long-term institution…" And now this exiled Essex Man was appearing in a Literary Institution… and very impressive too with its portraits and armchairs.
Laurens Holve presented a fine introductory paper on The Joy of Essex, and then the book was put open to discussion. It proved an interesting evening and sparked a lot of debate, with reminiscences of Southend, Epping Forest, Chingford and Constable country. Some of the pop culture references were unfamiliar toy the group, but retired headmistresses in Highgate are now researching Ian Dury, Dr Feelgood, Phill Jupitus and Towie…
One reader who wasn't that keen on the book did compare it to Chavs by Owen Jones, noting my attempts to not demonise the Essex classes. Several people felt they wanted more on northern Essex, but ultimately I guess the book was more a reflection of the Essex I know rather than a comprehensive guide to every town.
Next month the group is doing a book on Matisse, whoever he played for, so they certainly cover all bases in Highgate. And a nice couple of pints with Laurens and Anne afterwards in the Angel, the pub where Monty Python's Graham Chapmen (Brian) used to drink.


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React Easy State is the fruition of my two years long journey with ES6 Proxies and meta programming. It is also a state management library for React.
The joy of simplicity
Easy State is a React state management library with no core philosophy - like functional programming or immutability - except for one thing. It aims to be as close to vanilla JavaScript as possible ... and it got pretty close. You can store your state in simple objects, which may be used and mutated in any way you want.
Behind the scenes the state stores are wrapped by ES6 Proxies, which intercept all basic operations - like property get and set - and add a touch of reactive magic. They register which part of which store is used in which component's render and automatically re-render the component when necessary.
The cool thing about Proxies is transparency. From your point of view none of this is visible. You just have to deal with plain objects and React components and let Easy State keep them in sync for you.
Coding a stopwatch
"Hello World!" is boring. Let's make a dumb stopwatch instead.
First we have to create a clock, which serves as our state store. It should save how many times it ticked so far and it should be startable and stoppable.
import { store } from 'react-easy-state'
const clock = store({
ticks: 0,
start () {
clock.intervalId = setInterval(() => clock.ticks++, 10)
stop () {
clock.intervalId = clearInterval(clock.intervalId)
export default clock
As I promised you, this is vanilla JavaScript ... except for
store is one of the two functions of Easy State and it wraps objects with transparent, reactive Proxies.
Rule #1: Always wrap state stores with
We will also need a view to display our clock. Let's go with the simplest option: a function component.
import React from 'react'
import { view } from 'react-easy-state'
import clock from './clock'
function StopWatch () {
const { ticks, start, stop } = clock
return (
<button onClick={start}>Start</button>
<button onClick={stop}>Stop</button>
export default view(StopWatch)
Not much to explain. The clock store is a normal object, StopWatch is a normal React component. The only strange thing is
view, which is the other function of Easy State.
view turns your component reactive and re-renders it when a store property - used by its render - mutates.
Rule #2: Always wrap components with
You can see the demo below.
I told you, it's dumb... Time to make it shiny.
Become a master watchmaker
We have to add a bunch of features to the clock store. It should display the elapsed ticks in a nicer format, it should know when it is ticking and it should be resettable.
import { store } from 'react-easy-state'
import moment from 'moment'
const clock = store({
ticks: 0,
start () {
clock.intervalId = setInterval(() => clock.ticks++, 10)
stop () {
clock.intervalId = clearInterval(clock.intervalId)
get time () {
const time = moment(0).millisecond(clock.ticks * 10)
return {
seconds: time.format('mm:ss'),
fraction: time.format('SS')
get isTicking () {
return clock.intervalId !== undefined
toggle () {
clock.isTicking ? clock.stop() : clock.start()
reset () {
clock.ticks = 0
export default clock
Nothing very surprising, just a bunch of new JS code. Keeping the store framework independent is a nice idea. It lowers the barrier of entry for new devs and makes switching frameworks easier.
Let's move on with the new StopWatch component. It displays the nicely formatted time from the clock and adds a reset functionality.
import React from 'react'
import { view } from 'react-easy-state'
import clock from './clock'
function StopWatch () {
const { time, toggle, reset, isTicking } = clock
const label = isTicking ? 'Stop' : 'Start'
return (
<button onClick={toggle}>{label}</button>
<button onClick={reset}>Reset</button>
export default view(StopWatch)
The live demo is here. Still not rocket science, but it can compete with the big guys. Google "stopwatch", if you don't believe me.
The two rules of Easy State
Hopefully you start to see the pattern form the above examples. Easy State has two simple rules:
- Always wrap your state stores with
- Always wrap your components with
Apart from these two, you have total freedom. You can access and manage your state however you want to.
Under the hood
Easy State is a stalker, it secretly keeps track of two things:
storetracks every property get and set operation on the state stores,
viewtracks the currently running render function.
When a store property is used inside a render function, it is paired with the render and saved in a tuple. Later - when the same property is mutated - it looks up all of its saved renders and executes them. This way the view is always kept in sync with the state.
Let's move inside our stopwatch and see what's going on there.
- StopWatch is rendered for the first time.
viewsaves the fact that StopWatch is currently rendering.
- StopWatch uses the
intervalIdproperties of the clock store during its render. All of these get operations are intercepted by the
storeProxy and Easy State takes mental notes: StopWatch is using these properties to render.
- The user presses the Start button, which starts an interval and sets
intervalId. The set operation is intercepted by the
storeProxy, which realizes that
isTicking) changed. Easy State re-renders every component, which relies on these properties. In our case, this means StopWatch.
- The interval increments
ticksevery 10 milliseconds. Easy State knows that StopWatch uses
ticksand re-renders the component every time
ticksis incremented.
Why should I try it?
Easy State is based on an old idea - called transparent reactive programming - which is used by VueJS and MobX for example. The innovation lies in the implementation, not the concept.
Both MobX and VueJS use ES5 getters and setters to track property access and mutation on the stores. This approach has limitations - like arrays and expando properties - which require workarounds from your side.
By using ES6 Proxies, Easy State can finally complete the magic of transparent reactivity. It can track anything from dynamic properties to delete operations, inherited properties, iteration, enumeration and property accessors. It won't ruin the reactive fun with exotic bugs and workarounds.
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Remember the movie that was filmed at my house last summer? Oh my goodness, it was actually almost two years ago. Yes, Peter was a little girl in the film. Well, here it is folks. The official trailer for the movie, "Blue Door."
You won't see Peter in this clip, but you will see one of my dear friends Renny Grames. Renny and I met during the production of Peter Pan--ironically, she played the only girl pirate on Captain Hook's crew--named Molly. We became fast friends and can always pick up where we left off no matter how much time has passed.
I had no idea what a suspenseful thriller the movie would be--but it turns out, its quite gut-wrenching and Renny's performance is exquisite.
And yes, I am reminding you again to come to our benefit concert. You will not regret it. Mark my words. Please tell all of your family and friends.


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New London is cracking down on pets for people living in public housing.
The New London Housing Authority has a new policy that dictates which animals can stay and which must go, the Day of New London reports.
Dogs already living in public housing are safe, but the new rules ban residents from owning a pooch unless it is needed for medical assistance, such as a companion dog or seeing eye dog.
Tenants can have only one cat and all dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered. As for fish, they are OK as long as the tank is no larger than 20 gallons, reports the Day.
"We understand pets are companionship. You can keep your cat or your fish or your little ferret,'' executive director of the housing authority, Sue Shontell told the paper. "We are just trying to get some control."
The paper also reports a monkey, snake, spider or other animal that is not commonly kept as a household pet, has to go.
Property manager, Jennifer Carrion, said the authority's federal properties are governed by federal regulations on pet ownership, which prohibit dogs.
In the early 2000s, a former executive director went as far as to call for a "no dogs" rule, which was rarely enforced.
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View the Perseid Meteor Shower at Emiquon
Prairie State Outdoors
The University of Illinois Springfield's Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon and the Dickson Mounds Museum will host a lecture and live viewing of the Perseid Meteor Shower Aug. 12 at the Emiquon Preserve near Lewistown.
The lecture, "Meteor Showers Bringing Visitors from Outer Space", will begin at 2 p.m. at the Dickson Mounds Museum, located at 10956 North Dickson Mounds Road.
The talk is free and open to the public. It will occur rain or shine.
John Martin, UIS professor of astronomy and physics, will explain the origin and physics that cause the Perseid Meteor Shower.
"On a typical dark night you can see about five or six meteors streak across the sky each hour," explains Martin. "In August, the Earth will pass through a trail of debris left behind comet Swift-Tuttle.
"During that passage we will see the frequency of these visitors from beyond the Earth increase markedly during the Perseid Meteor Shower."
Following the lecture, a Star Party will begin at 9 p.m. at the Lakeside Observatory on Emiquon's Thompson Lake.
Martin will give a guided tour of the night sky and the Sangamon Astronomical Society will share views of the sky through their telescopes.
Visitors are advised to dress appropriately for being outdoors and encouraged to bring binoculars and lawn chairs or blankets.
In the event of an overcast sky, the event will be cancelled.
Call Martin at (217) 206-8342 after 5 p.m. for weather information.
UIS' Therkildsen Field Station is at The Nature Conservancy's Emiquon Preserve, located between Havana, Ill. and Lewistown, Ill. near the Dickson Mounds Museum.
The program is free and open to the public; reservations are not required.
The Thompson Lake landing is located directly off the east side of Illinois 97/78, approximately half a mile north of the Dickson Mounds turnoff.
A sign will be posted at the turnoff.
A map is also available online at http://www.uis.edu/emiquon/.
Everyone entering the property will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.


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Purdy Library to host Art in the Park
The Purdy Branch Library will host Art in the Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. The event will be held in the Purdy City Park.
Art in the Park will feature the Picturing America collection, which the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library received through a grant sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association earlier this year.
The print collection includes reproductions of several American masterpieces and represents a variety of art forms, such as architecture, pottery and textiles. It is designed to promote the study of American history through art.
According to the Picturing America website, the program "conveys common heritage and ideals by bringing individuals face to face with the people, places and events that shaped the country," and "provides an innovative way to experience America's history through art."
All area residents are invited to attend Art in the Park. Refreshments will be served during the event. The Purdy City Park is located on Highway C in Purdy.
For more information, call 417-442-7314.
Picturing American events will be held at other library branches over the next few months.


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I've been sitting on this one for awhile, and it's time to release it into the wild. It's called "The Will of Venus."
It was a day that all young girls both dreamed about and feared. Mostly feared. Aelia Prima had done all the traditional spells to see the face of your future husband, but they'd never worked. Which was odd, because she had a knack for spells–finding lost objects and the like. She asked the household Gods, the Lares, for help, but got the distinct impression that things were being managed by something higher than them.Comments Off on I'm a story-finishing menace!
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Thanks to my sister for suggesting the title "In Sickness and in Health."
Robbie didn't sleep, but if he did he would have been awakened by the sound of Lydia vomiting. It echoed all up and down the house through the plumbing.
He padded downstairs, watching his feet. They looked indistinguishable from human feet, if perhaps a bit less veiny. He went into the guest bedroom downstairs, where Lydia had moved because her bones were getting brittle, and moved into the bathroom.
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I just learned that "La Divina Commedia" will appear in the
July October issue of ChiZine. Yay! I'm really excited; I'm really fond of this story and am glad it finally found such an awesome home. (I wrote it January 1, 2009, and suspect that it's the only short story I finished in 2009 since that year sucked so much. NO MORE DEAD AND DYING RELATIVES, UNIVERSE! I'M LOOKING AT YOU! Ahem, I digress.)
I will, of course, link when it's available. 🙂


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You don't realize how hard it is to live without a fridge. I mean, it's really hard. I feel like I'm not really living there. I feel like I'm just the cleaning lady there or something. But come on, I bet even cleaning ladies snag diet cokes from the fridge when no one is home, right??
So the other afternoon, I went to Kroger and milled around the baking aisle trying to think of something that I can make that doesn't require a refrigerator and that contains items that don't have to be refrigerated. Not easy. Not easy at all.
I ended up purchasing the following items:
Graham Cracker Crumbs
Lean Cuisine Mushroom Pizza
Butterscotch Morsels
Peanut Butter Morsels
Sweetened Condensed Milk
And what I ended up with is a fudge! And it's good! Really good! Here is how I did it:
No Fridge Fudge
1 cup butterscotch morsels
1 cup peanut butter morsels
1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs (I eyeballed it)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup coconut
Melt morsels in a microwave safe bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk. Then stir in the graham cracker crumbs and coconut and press into a 8x8 inch pan.
Let it set for 3-4 hours.
You could also make this a chocolate fudge, by using chocolate morsels and chocolate wafer crumbs.


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An ostrich caused traffic chaos in Tunbridge Wells after running beside cars at more than 40mph.
The escaped bird was spotted running past 20 cars on the main road between the villages of Rusthall and Speldhurst in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Adult ostriches can run up to 60mph and grow to more than 9ft-tall, but this youngster is just over 2ft-tall, but can still run at more than 40mph, according to locals.
Motorists slammed on the brakes after spotting the flightless bird speeding up and down the busy main road - causing queues of more than 20 minutes between 8.30 and 9am.
The ostrich is native to Africa (ALAMY FILE PHOTO)
Jokers have now set up a Twitter account for the 'free range' bird called TWellsOstrich.
Among the posts include 'Time to hit the road! Watch out for me this morning' and 'I'm very tired from running around Tunbridge Wells all day!'
Other posts include 'There I was confidently gambolling down the road and everyone started staring at me. I don't know why', and 'I am a free range Ostrich I have you know'.
@Love_TunWells I get around. Mainly stick to Tunbridge Wells though. Its got the best watering holes.— TWellsOstrich (@TWellsOstrich)
January 13, 2014
Local Colin Grant, 45, said: "It was dashing around pretty fast - when I first saw it it overtook me and I was doing about 30mph, so it must have been going at 40mph plus.
"It was a very curious sight - it must have escaped from an ostrich farm nearby."
One motorist caught in the queue said: "There was a queue of about 20 cars pulled over and I assumed it was a lorry coming down.
"I noticed a couple of people getting out of their cars and others leaning out of their windows and taking pictures."
He added: "Then I saw this young perky ostrich confidently gambolling down the road, with its funny gait.
"It came right up to our window and looked at us but I only managed to get the first shot on my phone."
The police and local council have been alerted.


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Cupcakes are still very much the 'in' thing. You can't go anywhere these days without seeing them for sale. You can have any flavour or topping and can theme them to any occasion or time of year. As they're small, it doesn't feel gluttonous to eat a cupcake either. In celebration of the humble cupcake, 12-18 September will see the third annual National Cupcake Week. Of course, if you have a cupcake week, you need to have a cupcake champion too!
Monday 15 August saw 50 of the nation's greatest bakers descend on London to win the coveted title of 'National Cupcake Champion 2011' and I am proud to say that I was there! I nearly wasn't though and as those of you who follow me on Twitter will know, my bus driver still thought it was Sunday and he was going for a nice drive!
I just registered on time, with my heart pounding, and then joined the other fabulous bakers for a morning of demonstrations whilst our cupcakes were being sampled and discussed. The highlight of the morning was a presentation by the 'Outsider Tarts' http://www.outsidertart.com/ two amazing American guys who have their own bakery in Chiswick. They also have a cookery book which has just been released, so I've added the book to my 'to buy' list and the bakery to my 'to visit' list and I recommend you do the same.
Before we knew it, it was time to check out the competition and to have lunch. We were all itching to check out the other entrants and to find out who had won. Whilst I didn't feel blown away, I had a few favourites and it was obvious that people had worked hard on their cakes. There were some nice ideas and it was clear that judging would have been very difficult.
The winners were announced and one cake – a lime and coconut 'free from' cake swept the board, by winning the 'Free From' category, 'Best Tasting' and the ultimate prize 'National Cupcake Champion', so a big congratulations to Jennifer Buls, from Absolute Treats.
As I made my way home (and I took a different route this time!), I firstly handed out a few cupcakes (to a street cleaner and two passing policemen!) and then reflected on my day out. I was (and am) incredibly proud that I was a finalist. I have a lovely certificate to state this and I'm going to have it framed and hung on my wall! My business has been going for less than two years and it is fair to say that it has somewhat taken over my life. I've been feeling a bit down recently and this has given me a nice little boost. It has also made me think about the direction that I want my business to go in, so I'm going to sit down over the next week and really give that some thought. Finally, it has shown me that the 'humble' cupcake is still incredibly popular and it is great that something so small is able to give pleasure to so many!
The picture above is my entry – a Peach Melba cupcake. It's a vanilla sponge cupcake, with an injection of homemade peach jam. It has raspberry Swiss meringue buttercream icing piped on, and is then topped with a fresh raspberry and a drizzle of both raspberry and peach puree. It mightn't be a championship cupcake, but I certainly think it's a winner!


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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
737. Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Sometimes, you just need a cookie. Different moods call for different cookies. Caramel-y? Alfajores. Crunchy? Pistachio biscotti. Healthy? Oatmeal Raisin. Nutty? Gazelle horns. Iraqi? Kleicha. Chocolate-y? Kinder all the way. Spicy? Mushrooms and Zmitsterne. Elegant? Macarons. Sugary? Palmiers.
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Monday, December 29, 2014
736. Zaatar Shortbread Rods
The Lebanese, with the Francophone influence over their culture, have a habit of merging French and Arabic food yielding impressive results. Take the zaatar croissant: quintessentially French pastry with undeniably Arab (specifically Palestinian) herb/spice mix.
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Sunday, December 28, 2014
735. Scrambled Eggs and Mushrooms
I cannot get over how underrated the simple things in life are.
Here we've got the most simple breakfast possible that will have your tummy feel like a king's.
Pan roasted fresh mushroom are accompanied by slow and low-heat scrambled eggs, all brought together with some toast and perhaps a glass of orange juice.
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Friday, December 26, 2014
734. Chicken Tikka Masala
So I seem to be a hopeless cookbook collector. To moderate my addiction, I made this self-imposed rule to make at least fifteen recipes from each book I own.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
733. Merguez Baguette Sandwiches
Merguez is a North African (specifically Moroccan) sausage which the French have adopted as their own. It is a hybrid of a sausage and a kofta. Not unlike the Iraqi basturma or the Turkish sujuk actually.
Sauteed in a pan and placed beside some sunny-side-up eggs for breakfast, or tossed on the grill accompanying a full-blown barbeque lunch, this spicy fresh sausage is to be appreciated.
Monday, December 22, 2014
732. Peanut Butter Oreo Ganache Tarte
This tart is a nutty spin-off my oreo-ganache tart. The addition of peanut butter almost invariably makes things better, don't you think?
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Saturday, December 20, 2014
731. Steak Escalope with Mushroom Sauce
This dish is not a light one, albeit an amazing, warming, delicious, and comforting one.
A mash-up of two previous recipes (Chicken Fingers with Dipping Sauce and Crispy Roasted Chicken with Mushroom Sauce), it is a dish of no regrets.
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Thursday, December 18, 2014
730. Chicken Liver Mousse
Information truly is enlightening.
Before, I would refuse to feel bad about eating anything Allah has created for human consumption. I thought of vegetarians silly, and vegans as simply absurd.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
729. Roast Chicken Provencale
Provence is a region in Southern France, very well loved and known for its rustic and local cuisine and produce. Arguably the most famous dish hailing from that region is the ratatouille, which showcases the abundant use of aubergines, capsicums, garlic, onion, tomato, and of course olive oil.
Sunday, December 14, 2014
728. Cheesy Jalpeno Quesadilla
Quesadilla are basically the Mexican version of Iraqi arayees or regular grilled cheese sandwiches.
A filling is encased between two thin breads and toasted to perfection.
This cheesy, and very spicy, quesadilla is as simple as it gets.
Friday, December 12, 2014
727. Knafa Naplussi
Knafa (الكنافة) is the all-time Ramadan dessert, and is just as good any other time of year. Everyone from the Arabian Gulf, to the Levant, to Turkey, Greece, and Northern Africa make it and call it theirs. Its true origin? None other than our mother land of Palestine.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
726. Iraqi Broiled Fish with Sultana Sauce
I am so happy to host this month's MENA Cooking Club Challenge: IRAQ!
Previous months include: Algeria, Bahrain, Djiboui, and Egypt.
Monday, December 8, 2014
725. Iraqi Yellow Rice
Rice is a staple in the Iraqi household, and no lunch is complete without it.
Therefore it is of no surprise the sheer creativity and variety Iraqis have created using this grain, from elaborate biryani, parda plau, carrot rice, and broad bean dill rice, to more simple forms like vermicelli rice and lamb fat rice.
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Sunday, December 7, 2014
724. Brie-Stuffed Mushroom
Anyone who likes mushroom, cheese, and garlic will appreciate this recipe.
Mushroom caps are lightly cooked in a little butter, then stuffed with brie cheese cubes and topped with an onion-garlic-parsley mixture.
Friday, December 5, 2014
723. Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
This season I bought a small load of excellent butternut squash, and decided to use it instead of pumpkin (to great results). I made pumpkin pie, pumpkin latte, and now I used the last of it in this pumpkin-chocolate cheesecake swirl cheesecake.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
722. Turkish Menemen Eggs
There exists a whole world of eggs I thoroughly plan on exploring. Eggs just might be the best and most convenient single-cell protein out there. I have even seen old ladies slowly peeling their boiled eggs on a train or in the park.
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Monday, December 1, 2014
721. Crispy Roasted Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Chicken and mushroom, much like chicken and lemon, is a classic and made time and again for a reason: it's a winning combination.
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Gingrich issues contrasting statements on life at conception
December 05, 2011
After alarming pro-life activists with a public statement that human life begins when the embryo is implanted in the mother's womb, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich issued a statement on December 3 affirming that life begins at conception.
In an interview with ABC television correspondent Jake Tapper, Gingrich said that "when a woman has a fertilized egg and that's been successfully implanted that now you're dealing with life." When Tapper followed up, asking the former Speaker of the House whether "implantation is the moment for you," Gingrich clearly answered in the affirmative: "Implantation and successful implantation."
The Republican candidate's televised remarks shocked and alarmed pro-life advocates. Gingrich has a strong record of opposition to abortion, but his televised statement lent support to the argument commonly raised by advocates of early abortion: that a fertilized human embryo cannot be considered a human life in its earliest days, until it is implanted in the mother's womb. That argument flies in the face of scientific evidence, since at the time of fertilization a new and distinct human life is formed.
Distributors of the "morning-after pill" have used the argument that Gingrich advanced in his television interview—that life only begins with implantation—to justify their claim that the pill is not abortifacient. And proponents of embryonic stem-cell research have used the same logic to justify the destruction of fertilized embryos. Although he told ABC's Tapper that he was firmly opposed to embryonic stem-cell research, Gingrich seemed to be leaving the door open to such arguments during his television appearance, when he said that if human life is not defined as starting at implantation,"otherwise you're going to open up an extraordinary range of very difficult questions."
However, after pro-lifers reacted with shock to the former Speaker's remarks, the Gingrich campaign issued a public statement that flatly contradicted his answer to Tapper. "As I have stated many times throughout the course of my public life, I believe that human life begins at conception," the candidate affirmed. He went on to say: "My convictions on human life are longstanding, deeply felt, and irrevocable matters of conscience. I will do all in my power—always--to foster reverence for life."
In his published statement Gingrich underlined his opposition to embryonic stem-cell research: "As I have also made clear in several of my public pronouncements throughout this campaign, I oppose federal funding of any research that destroys a human embryo because we are also dealing here with human life."
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Further information:
- Gingrich Breaks from Some in Anti-Abortion Community on When Life Begins (ABC)
- Gingrich Reaffirms his Belief in the Sanctity of All Human Life, Born and Unborn (Gingrich campaign)
- Newt to CatholicVote: "Human life begins at conception." (CatholicVote)
- Newt Gingrich walks back pro-life 'oops' moment (Religion News)
- A canonical comment on Newt's oddball remark (In the Light of the Law)
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Posted by: garedawg -
Dec. 08, 2011 1:26 AM ET USA
Someone must have reminded Prof. Gingrich, a Catholic convert, that we soon celebrate the Immaculate Conception, not the Immaculate Implantation.
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Dec. 06, 2011 12:23 AM ET USA
Since implantation of the fertilized ovum takes place several days after conception it is understandable that pro-life activists would want to make clear what science teaches, namely that implantation is another step in the continuum of life begun at conception. And Good for Newt Gingrich to have had this opportunity to clarify his position by confirming that life indeed begins at fertilization/conception.


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It can be challenging for me to find happy clothing! the Karma fleece jacket is great for Fall in New England-I look forward to wearing it multi seasons
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So comfortable. Received many good comments from friends.
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John, I think you make a convincing case. As a side note I don't think that not sending xforms-invalid when the value (and its validity) has not changed is a quirk, rather it is a very desirable feature. -Erik On Aug 26, 2008, at 4:25 PM, John Boyer wrote: > > Hi Mark, > > I'd like to understand whether the example of keeping the focus on a > control if it is filled out incorrectly really works as a technique. > > One problem is that filling out one field incorrectly may cause > multiple controls to receive xforms-invalid events, and they will > arrive in an undefined order, so there is no way to guarantee that > the focus will stay in "the" invalid control. Could work for simple > forms with few data dependencies, but is not generally applicable. > > A second problem is that the invalidity in one control may be the > fault of a bad data entered elsewhere. The user may want to leave > the invalid data but then go fix the real problem. For example, > suppose the user with a bachelor's degree is asked to enter his age > and he types 18 rather than 28. A simple typo. Then, when asked > for years of schooling, the user enters 20. This pops a constraint > because he can't have more years of education than he has years of > life. However, the problem is with the age data, not the education > data. > > For the above reason, and just generally speaking, it is usually > considered to be poor UX to freeze up the focus in an invalid > control. The better practice is to stop the first focus out, but > then let the second attempt to remove focus succeed if the user has > made no changes. Now it turns out that a quirk of our processing > model might actually make an "event target setfocus" do exactly this > behavior because a second tab would not change the value, so you > would not get another invalid event. To be clear, if you have this > > <input ref="age" id="X"> > <label>Age</label> > <setfocus ev:event="xforms-invalid" control="X"/> > <alert>Please enter an integer number.</alert> > </input> > > then if the user types "abc" and hits tab, then the focus would stay > in the control and the user would see the alert. But if the user > hits tab again, then no data has changed so I don't think another > xforms-invalid event would occur, which means the focus would move > on, right? > > If so, is this the same as "preventing the user from leaving the > control if its value is not set appropriately"? > > And regardless of how this discussion goes, I don't really > understand why using the event function would look weird. > > <setfocus ev:event="xforms-invalid"> > <control value="event('target')"/> > </setfocus> > > It seems to say enough that it is clear what is going on. Put > another way, even if we chose a default of event target, I don't > think the method is declarative until you have a way to explicitly > state the default, so it would still be necessary to have a way of > saying that the control to focus is given by the event target. > > Cheers, > John M. Boyer, Ph.D. > Senior Technical Staff Member > Lotus Forms Architect and Researcher > Chair, W3C Forms Working Group > Workplace, Portal and Collaboration Software > IBM Victoria Software Lab > E-Mail: email@example.com > > Blog: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/blogs/page/JohnBoyer > Blog RSS feed: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/blogs/rss/JohnBoyer?flavor=rssdw > > > > > From: > "Mark Birbeck" <firstname.lastname@example.com> > To: > John Boyer/CanWest/IBM@IBMCA > Cc: > "Ulrich Nicolas Lissé" <email@example.com>, public-forms <firstname.lastname@example.com > > > Date: > 08/20/2008 06:56 PM > Subject: > Re: Allow xf:setfocus with no @control to set the focus to the event > target > > > > > > Hi John, > > > [snip] > > > > Does it really make sense to try to focus the event target? > > If that's what the author wants...yes. It's not uncommon in HTML forms > to prevent users from leaving a control if its value is not set > appropriately, for example. > > > > What if a > > sequence of actions is grouped together and invoked from multiple > locations > > using dispatch? > > Sure...but if the listener is on the control, then you'll always > ultimately get Event.target set to the control in question, won't you? > > > > It seems an odd thing to see <setfocus/> without any indication of > what the > > focus is being set to. > > No different to any other default values, surely? (xf:rebuild, > xf:refresh, xf:submit, xf:send, etc.) And a lot less weird looking > than using the event() function. :) > > Regards, > > Mark > > -- > Mark Birbeck, webBackplane > > email@example.com > > http://webBackplane.com/mark-birbeck > > webBackplane is a trading name of Backplane Ltd. (company number > 05972288, registered office: 2nd Floor, 69/85 Tabernacle Street, > London, EC2A 4RR) > > > -- Orbeon Forms - Web Forms for the Enterprise Done the Right Way http://www.orbeon.com/Received on Wednesday, 27 August 2008 06:25:28 UTC
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Industrial photography of a conveyor system.
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DIY Travel Art
Art does not need to be expensive. Craft your own DIY travel art by framing a map of one of your favorite travel locations, or create a gallery wall with several framed maps. This DIY is a great way to display cherished travel memories and is very simple to make no matter your artistic ability.
You Will Need
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- Printed map of a one of your favorite travel locations (either store bought or printed off the internet)
- Scissors
- 2 white sheets of paper (one must be the size of the of the frame, and the other must be slightly larger than the size you want your image to be)
- Pencil
- Glue stick
- Photo frame (any size)
- Ruler
- Exacto knife or craft knife
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How To Make Your Own Travel Art
1. Either using a store bought travel map, or a printed one off the internet such as Stamen, find the city or location you wish to frame. For this travel art a printed map of Paris was used from Stamen's free watercolor maps.
2. Create a heart tracer by folding a sheet of paper in half and drawing half of a heart on it so that the bottom point of the heart touches the center fold. Cut out the heart shape using scissors.
3. Place the heart tracer on the center of a sheet of white paper that is larger enough to cover the entire picture area of your chosen frame. Flip the sheet over, and on the back side position the heart tracer in the middle. For extra accuracy you may wish to use a ruler to measure that the heart tracer is exactly in the middle of the sheet of paper.
4. Grab a pencil, and trace around the heart tracer.Continue to 3 of 5 below.
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5. Using an exacto knife or craft knife cut out the traced heart shape from the piece of paper you will later frame.
6. Position the map over the cut heart shape so that it too is upside down. Carefully peak on the front side of the paper to ensure the part of the map you want to display is showing through the cut heart shape.Continue to 4 of 5 below.
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7. Place the paper back down and using a glue stick glue the map to the back side of the cut sheet of paper with the heart shape.Continue to 5 of 5 below.
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8. Open your chosen frame, and place your newly created travel art within the frame, and hang the artwork on a wall.
Feel free to experiment with the cut tracer shape, while a heart adds a romantic touch, other shapes such as circles or squares will look more modern, while cutting out letters (such as the first letter in the city's name) or shapes like stars will give a more playful finish to your DIY travel art.
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Jump Rope - Wire Speed Rope for Mastering Double Unders - Best For Cross Training, WOD's, Boxing, MMA, Exercise, and Fitness - 100% Lifetime Better Than (Blue Cable, Normal Grip) High-Quality Jump Rope(Black Rubber Handle, Blue Rope)
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"Castleton feels like home and the small campus has allowed me to make many connections with both my peers and professors."
About Castleton
Campus Life
Castleton University's physical education program has a long history of preparing educators who deliver quality physical education in our schools, and professionals who deliver health, recreation and fitness opportunities within our communities.
Throughout the program physical education majors gain quality off campus experiences. During the first year they begin working with students in local schools across a variety of age groups. Many students also pursue internships to coach or to work with special populations. In addition, students take advantage of professional development opportunities by attending state, regional, and national conferences, and participating each semester in a workshop series organized by faculty.
Students who wish to teach in schools apply for admittance into our rigorous teacher preparation program, which prepares candidates for teacher licensure and culminates with a semester-long student teaching experience. Employers are aware of the University's enduring reputation and commitment to producing exceptional health and physical education teachers. Graduates of our program currently teach all over New England, New York and beyond.
Teaching children and adults how to achieve and maintain healthy and active lifestyles has never been more important. The Castleton University physical education program is committed to preparing high quality physical educators and professionals who will serve as future leaders in the field.
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IHES- Newsletter
January 23, 2019
3rd- 5th Grade Students
2018-2019 IHES Yearbooks On Sale Now!
All purchases must be made Online!
Yearbook ID Code: 11108519
Order Deadline: March 29th, 2019
Back the Pack Game
Strategic Planning, Engagement
& Program Support
The 8th annual Winthrop Back the Pack Basketball game will be Saturday, February 23 at Winthrop Coliseum. Help Back the Pack by donating a food item or $5 to receive general admission. We are looking for student service club volunteers from schools in the district to accept donated food items for admission. If you have a group that would like to volunteer, contact Serena Williams at 981-1006 or email email@example.com.
PTO News
We have scheduled a wide variety of spirit nights this semester. IHES PTO receives a percentage of proceeds from meals purchased on the scheduled nights. Each restaurant has different times and information. To get updates and reminders about spirit nights sign up for our text system by texting: @ihespto2 to 81010
January 30 – Shomars
February 5 – Shane's Rib Shack
March 8 – Kidcreate Studio
March 14 – Chick fil a Spirit Night
March 27 – Shomars
April 4 – McAlisters
Box Tops will be collected Every Other Friday. The next collection day is this Friday, January 11th. Please send them in an envelope or ziploc bag with your student's name and teacher.
25 Spirit Night – Kidcreate Studio (pre-register)
30 Spirit Night - Showmars
5 Spirit Night – Shane's Rib Shack
22 Movie Night
15 Family Fun Night 5:00-7:00 @ Westminster Park More information to come
22 Fun Run Pep Rally
12 Fun run
25 PTO Meeting at 6:00 Followed by Pirates in Training
TEXT REMIND SYSTEM: text: @ihespto2 to 81010
EMAIL: firstname.lastname@example.com
Map Testing Schedule
Tuesday (B) 1/22
2nd (Teachout)
8:55 – 10:35
K (Williams)
1st (Waring)
1:30 – 2:15
Wednesday (R) 1/23
2nd (Pagoota)
8:55 – 10:35
K (Wacaster)
12:35 – 1:20
1st (Rodgers)
1:30 – 2:15
Thursday (O) 1/24
2nd (Copeland)
8:55 – 10:35
T. Adams
(12:35 – 1:20)
1st (O'Dell)
1:30 – 2:15
Friday (Y) 1/25
2nd (Baker)
8:55 – 10:35
K (Hopper)
12:35 – 1:20
1st (Elmore)
1:30 – 2:15
Monday (G) 1/28
2nd (Adams)
8:55 – 10:35
K (Cosper)
12:35 – 1:20
1st (Clontz)
1:30 – 2:15
Board Approves School Calendars
At the December 17, 2018, Board of Trustees business meeting, the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school district calendars were approved. In the event SC State Law is changed to allow an adjustment to the school start date, district administration may request a change to this calendar. However, in being considerate of all involved, should it become an option to adjust the start date district officials will be mindful of the timing and the amount of flexibility allowed.
Download the 2019-2020 calendar.
Walking Wednesdays
On Wednesdays students will enter the school as usual. If they eat breakfast at school then they should go there first. Otherwise, students will put their bookbags in their classrooms and begin to walk the hallways. We know that exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain and we're excited about this opportunity to improve our own health and academic learning. We will walk each Wednesday until 7:30 a.m. when students will enter the classroom to start their day.
Let Me Run
Let Me Run Spring 2019
Registration opens February 1
Practice days and times are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:45
Season begins Wednesday, March 20
Season concludes with a 5K race on Saturday, May 18
Contact Mr. Batten (email@example.com) or Mr. Morton (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more details!
Girls on The Run Registration Opens January 14!! That is NEXT WEEK!
Registration will be FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, unless noted as Lottery. This means that registration fees will be charged automatically at the time of registration. Our First Come first serve sites will be open from January 14th and will stay open until the season starts on February 11th or until all the spots have been filled.
Our Lottery sites (listed below) will be able to register between January 14 and January 24th. We will then run our lottery and place girls on January 25th. This means that your card will not be charged until January 25th if your child is placed on the team. If your girl is not placed on the team, you will not be charged.
The sites that fill teams (or multiple teams) will stay lottery in an effort to make registration available to as many girls as possible. The other sites that don't fill up as quickly, will stay open longer in attempt to help the schools market to girls and give them extra time to register.
How will this look?
If your site is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE: You will enter your payment info and your card will be charged automatically. This means your child has been awarded a spot on the team immediately.
If your site is listed as LOTTERY: You will enter your card info, but will not be charged immediately. You will receive a confirmation email that your girl has been added to the Lottery list. This email does not guarantee a spot for your girl; it confirms that your registration has been received. When we run the lottery on January 25th, your card will be charged only if your girl is awarded a spot. You will receive an email letting you know the status of your daughter on January 25th.
Please contact us BEFORE registration opens if you need to make alternate payment arrangements. Scholarship options will be explained during the online registration process.)
As of January 7th our LOTTERY SITES are as follows:
Dobys Bridge (need additional coach for second team)
Dutchman Creek
Ebinport (Need Coaches)
Fort Mill Elementary
Gold Hill Elementary
Great Falls Elementary
Harrisburg (will need additional coaches for a second team)
India Hook
Indian Land Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Lewisville Elementary
Mount Gallant
Orchard Park
Sunset Park
We will NOT OPEN registration for teams that are still in need of coaches. Coach girls are guaranteed a spot on the team. If you are interested in coaching or would like more information, contact Jennifer, email@example.com
Sole Mates for 2019!
SoleMates is an exciting way that you can help support the continued journey of GOTR Tri-County. GOTR SoleMates are men and women who pursue individual goals, such as running races, to raise money for our council.
- The SoleMates campaign will run between Jan 15 & April 30.
- All SoleMates are invited to join us in our Spring 5K.
- You will have GOTR Tri-County support along the way.
- Your goal will be to get 15 people to donate $15 as you raise money earn rewards.
- Money raised goes towards much needed scholarships in under served areas.
- Over $380,000 in financial assistance has been given each semester
- We provide financial assistance to 38-42% of girls enrolled in GOTR
There is so much to celebrate in our 15th anniversary, help us keep the celebration going!
Learn more about SoleMates and sign up today here
Join us for information sessions on January 12th or 13th to learn more. Sessions will be from 10am-11am at the Girls on the Run offices in Rock Hill. Register by clicking here
Questions? Contact Heather Kidwell
Like Shelving?
If you do, than our media center needs a volunteer like you! Please contact Mrs. Smith (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information.
Erin's Law
Erin's Law and Comprehensive Health Education:
Section 59-32-20 (B) of the South Carolina Code of Laws
York 3 – Rock Hill School District Overview and Implementation
Dear Parent/Guardian:
The South Carolina Legislature passed legislation in 2014 known as Erin's Law. This law requires that South Carolina school districts extend their current mandated educational programs regarding personal safety, abuse education and prevention curriculum to students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades. The goal of the law is to teach children to avoid situations that may lead to abuse and to report any instances of abuse they may have endured.
The intent of the law is to give students skills in knowing how to stay safe from sexual assault and how to report any incidents of sexual assault. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss all health safety topics with their children. Specific to Erin's Law, The Committee for Children and Darkness to Light (D2L) provides excellent resources for parents and families. Links to these resources are included here:
http://www.cfchildren.org/families/sexual-abuse-prevention http://www.d2l.org/site/c.4dlCljOkGcISE/b.6035035/k.8258/Prevent_Child_Sexual_Abuse.htm#.Vrj3SE_ wtaQ
Providing abuse education in schools is not a new initiative. Mandates under the Health Education Act and Internet Safety Education Curriculum require instruction beginning in sixth grade. Erin's Law simply extends this education into grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. Some sample topics in elementary school include: Self-Esteem and Personal Power, Fitting In and Acceptance, Grooming and Boundaries, Staying Safe in the Virtual World; S.A.F.E.: It's Ok to Tell.
Our district guidance counselors, health teachers, and physical education teachers, under the leadership of our Lead Clinical Nurse and Associate Superintendent for Planning and Programs, worked together to select developmentally appropriate curriculum that will give our students the knowledge and skills they need to protect themselves. Your child's school guidance counselor will present age appropriate lessons Pre-K – 5.
Parents are welcome to view the instructional materials at Safer, Smarter Kids. https://safersmarterkids.org/.
Luanne Kokolis, Associate Superintendent for Planning and Programs
Important Weather Information
Friday Lunch Visits
We will have tables set up on kindergarten patio or in the center of the building for families to eat while they visit. Parents may also come have lunch on their child's birthday.
Rock Hill School District Wellness Policy
As a wellness focused school we are thrilled that our school board has approved a wellness policy. Some of the most important points of the policy are listed below.
• Candy and food will not be used as a reward for students.
• Children will have access to water during the day to stay hydrated.
• Special classroom snacks will follow the healthy snacks guidelines. Please see our website for more information about what is allowed.
• Non-food birthday recognition items are allowed if you would like to provide a treat on your child's birthday. (Cupcakes, cookies, cakes, etc. will not be allowed.)
• Any outside snacks provided to children during school will follow our district wellness guidelines and be in sealed labeled containers with nutritional information clearly labeled. (Pizza does not meet healthy guidelines.)
• Physical activity (P.E. and Recess) cannot be withheld from a student.
• Physical activity cannot be used as a form of punishment
• All fundraisers must follow the guidelines stated in the district wellness policy.
• Valentine's Day parties will offer a one-day exemption from wellness policy, however, all food must be clearly labeled with ingredients and nutritional information
• No home-baked items can be served to children.
• At India Hook, you may choose to bring lunch for your child occasionally on Fridays or their actual birthday. Please understand that food cannot be shared with other children.
Wellness Policy
School Improvement Committee Meeting Dates
- February 19 at 4:30 at India Hook in Media Center
- March 19 at 4:30 at India Hook in Media Center
- April 23 at 4:30 at India Hook in Media Center
- May 21 at 4:30 at India Hook in Media Center


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Black Raven & Roses Skull Cross Stitch Pattern
Stitch Count: 236 x 300
14 count: 17" x 22"
16 count: 15" x 19"
18 count: 13" x 17"
Floss: 29 Colors
(This is NOT a kit, floss and fabric NOT included).
Charted for DMC floss; uses solid floss colors, All stitches are full Stitches.
No half stitches or back stitching. Black & White PDF electronic Pattern chart with Symbols.
Patterns are designed for 18 count Aida DMC threads. You can choose other threads, fabric type, color. Please note that the size of your finished design may vary if you use a different count Aida.
This is a pattern that you have to print out yourself.
Pattern Copyright Kustom Cross Stitch 2015
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