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The Army of Terracotta Warriors
As far as pre-death preparations go, the Army of Terracotta Warriors take burial planning to the extreme.
Soon after Qin Shi Huang became Emperor in the 3rd century BC he ordered the vast tomb to be built. He spent the afterlife buried with a mighty clay army of life-sized soldiers, a huge feat of construction that lay hidden for over two thousand years.
In 1975 the tomb was discovered by some local farmers and the individual warriors have been painstakingly excavated.
To date about 2000 figures have been revealed, there may be around 6000 in total, an incredible number when you consider each warrior is different, each one an individual character.
We took a tourist bus out to the Terracotta Warriors from in front of Xi'an railway station, this makes it easy for the independent traveller to get to the pits which are some 40 kilometres east of the city.
From the drop-off point a pleasant trail leads through the ticket barriers {it's not cheap!} to the pits.
Declining a tour guide, the five of us used our guide-book to make our way around the site, beginning at pit 3, moving on to pit 2 with its larger pit.
Pit 2 was great as a few of the warriors were in glass display cases allowing you to get up close and personal with them, enabling you to see the detail and craftsmanship, as well as the traces of colour.
It is amazing to think that they were all brightly painted, how animated they must have looked.
It is under the roof of pit 1 that you really grasp the scale of the tomb, here are the bulk of the warriors and their horse-drawn wooden chariots {the wooden chariots have long rotted away}, line after line of them, ready to march.
Interestingly many of the soldiers had bronze weapons coated with chrome, chrome was 'invented' last century, the Chinese mastered the skill over two millennia ago.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the warriors was their appearance. Their individual hairstyles and clothing give a compelling insight into how the ancient Chinese dressed and wore their hair.
To be honest, I was expecting to be underwhelmed by the Terracotta Warriors.
While I found the history behind them fascinating I didn't think the pits would be so dramatic.
I was very wrong, the figures were bewitching, from the expressions on their faces to the detail in their clay costumes.
The huge number of soldiers and the cast of other characters, the acrobat, the horses left me thinking about them for days.
This is history with visually human insight.
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It's time for Bangladesh to invest in deep-water hydrocarbon exploration
The prospect of exploring oil and gas reserve in the seabed has been underplayed in South Asia, while concentration on import dependence or development of expensive LNG infrastructure have been overplayed. Uninterrupted availability of mineral resources (oil and natural gas for South Asia) is a prerequisite to the healthy growth of power and energy sector; however, in both counts the region significantly falls short of its true potentials.
The region is yet to unearth its true prospects of natural gas and crude oil. As the existing onshore energy is depleting, and renewables are still in infancy, it is high time we concentrated on the true potential of deep-sea oil and gas reserves in the Indian Ocean Region.
With eight countries and 1.7 billion people, South Asia is already one of the most energy-starved regions in the world. The need for massive energy consumption becomes even more critical as the region recently emerged as the fastest growing economic region if the world at 7.06% GDP growth. However, the lack of central energy hub and well-coordinated energy trading and cooperation has led to weak trade trajectory in the region (only 5% intra-regional trade) and one of the least economically integrated regions in the world.
While demand of energy is growing at 4.6%+, the region has only 707kWh (2014) of per capita electricity consumption, as opposed to the world average of 3,128kWh. Total energy consumption in 2013 was 928.4mtoe against the domestic production of only 641.7mtoe, leading to a massive 286.7mtoe of energy gap in the region. This gap is filled in by importing LNG bases and transporting it via tedious routes across half of the world. But a concerted effort to make the full realization of power trading within the neighboruing countries and exploring the indigenous O&G mother lodes in the IOR and Bay of Bengal still remain unrealized.
Importing around 75% of its hydrocarbons requirement, India is the fourth largest consumer and fifth largest importer of O&G in the world. Other than renewables and alternative energy source, hydrocarbons meet around 40% of energy requirement in India. The country houses 20% of the world population, but only 3.3% of its energy. As a result, more than 85% of O&G domestic demand is met through imports. This massive demand-supply gap is resulting as domestic production and exploration activities are not marching with the growing demand for energy.
Bangladesh is currently dependent on onshore fields for gas output, with production hovering around 2,700MMCFD against a demand for over 3,300MMCFD (S&P Global Platts, 2015). To meet the growing energy demand and depleting onshore energy reserve, the country lately but recently has concentrated on exploring O&G reserve in the Bay of Bengal.
The Bay of Bengal is the least explored area for O&G potential. The western part (India) and the eastern part (Myanmar) of the Bay have discovered significant natural gas reserves in the past decade. Geological studies and interpretations suggest that Bangladesh can have significant gas resources in the onshore and offshore belts which are yet to be discovered. The seabed of Bay of Bengal is home to a rich core of solidified natural gas known as: "Diamond" or "gas hydrates." However, Bangladesh has not matured its technology to extract the petroleum at such depth or run the feasibility study.
At the Bay, Bangladesh has 11 blocks for O&G exploration at the India and Myanmar border. Among these, six prospective blocks are at Myanmar border. However, out of these six blocks, only one (DS Gas Block 12) was assigned to South Korean Posco Daewoo International Corporation, an IOC also involved at the Shwe gas field in Rakhine state, Myanmar. The Shwe project first came into operation at the Mya field in July 2013 and the gastropod offered 500mmscfd by the end of 2014.
Under its assignment, Daewoo would be investing $60-120 million from 2017-2021 to conduct 2D and 3D seismic surveys in the block 12. In the continuation, the government intended to award the next offshore block and its multi-client seismic survey in 2018. But much to the citizen's dismay, the Energy Division recently cancelled the decision to conduct the non-exclusive 2D multi-client survey.
The exclusivity of the gastropods in the bay is unique enough for our goevernment to start immediate exploration and operation in the Bay of Bengal. Myanmar hit the Shwe gas field in 2004 and started exploring since 2014, which is adjacent to the recently cancelled DS block 12.
There will always remain challenges to new initiatives, but it is the first baby steps that initiate the desired changes. Despite the presumed roadblocks, South Asia can reap the benefit of intra-regional connectivity through proper exploration of the energy reserves in the IOR. To start with, the concern governments need to adopt integrated policy frameworks that will encourage and invite the private sector to the drilling activities both for offshore and onshore fields.
Country like Bangladesh that is about to enter into the game, should split its deep-water territory into a number of smaller O&G blocks to accommodate an increased number of IOCs in offshore hydrocarbon mining.
The member states should also setup research taskforces on various climate change and environment risks that is mandatory for exploration of offshore energy. In this regard, TVET programs should be initiated and institutional capabilities should be expanded. At the same time, the region needs to develop expertise and adequate skilled manpower for carrying out the challenging operations in both the fields to develop self-sufficiency in the energy sector.
New innovations of deep or ultra-deep O&G mining technology, and new geologic findings of potential gas and oil reserve at great depths would be just wishful ideas and images on paper if there is no delivery mechanism for the market. For South Asia, the depleting energy reserves will challenge the economic development unless the recent discovery of huge gas reserves at the Bay fails to be an eye-opener for the authorities to go all-out for deep-sea exploration.
Riasat Noor leads national and international power and energy projects and has authored several publications on energy connectivity and digitization, and appeared in flagship platforms such as UNIDO, GSCASS, ESI - NUS, and II Eurasian Forum (YES-Forum) and advocates for energy security.


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A project approval process is part of portfolio management. In many companies, the project approval process starts during a yearly business planning process. Projects are submitted, evaluated and approved for the following fiscal year. The following process represents a very simplified and high-level view of what is involved.
1. Complete Future State Analysis: Evaluate the future state of the organization and the marketplace. Questions include: What is the vision for the organization in three (to five) years? What will the marketplace be like? Where will the competitors be? What capabilities need to be in place?
2. Complete Current State Analysis: Evaluate where the organization is today. Questions include: What are the strengths and weaknesses? What is the primary mission and strategy? Are you winning or losing in the marketplace?
3. Create Gap Analysis: What has to happen to move the organization from where it is today to where it needs to be in the future? What skills need to be built? What capabilities need to be in place? What information systems need to be developed or purchased? What processes need to be implemented?
4. Propose projects to close the gap: What projects must be funded to get the organization from where it is to where it needs to be? This ends up being a wish list of work, including both IT and business initiatives.
5. Create a business case for each project: The business case provides enough preliminary information so that the projects can be prioritized later. This could include:
Assigning a sponsor.
High-level business requirements and major deliverables.
High-level estimated effort, cost, and duration.
High-level cost-benefit analysis.
Describe how the project aligns to goals and strategies.
High-level risk analysis.
6. Prioritize the projects: Prioritize the projects based on business value and alignment to goals and strategies. This is not always an apples-to-apples comparison, since there are many reasons why a particular project might be of value. Even though all of the projects provide value to the business in some way, some projects may be rejected altogether while those remaining will end up on a prioritized list.
7. Determine which projects will be funded: The projects with the highest priority to the organization are put forward for funding. This could include the entire prioritized list, or some subset. For instance, the organization may have 20 prioritized projects, but may have funding for only 10. Projects that do not get funded go on a portfolio backlog.
8. Initiate the project: After the project is approved, at some point it will be ready for executing. The business sponsor should revalidate the business case to ensure the project is still viable. The organization must be prepared to commit the resources required to complete the project. If those items are all in place, and the organization is still in agreement to proceed, then you can start the project planning process.
April 11, 2015 Leave a comment
It is said that all people fear two things – death and public speaking. Having to present in front of others can be nerve-racking – even for experienced speakers. You are not going to find the answers in your Communication Plan. Here are some tips to help you feel more confident.
1. Prepare.
Nothing gives you as much confidence as being prepared. Of course, you need to know the content, but you should also understand the structure of your presentation and how you will move from point to point. You don't need (or want) to memorize the presentation, but you don't want to forget things either. You should rehearse the presentation multiple times. This could be in front of a safe audience, or even saying the words to yourself. You don't want to read content from a slide, but having the overall session framed by some slides with bullet points can keep you on topic and make the presentation more comfortable.
2. On the day of the presentation.
Get yourself mentally and physically prepared.
3. Use confident body language.
Much of your message is relayed through your body language.
4. Look for opportunities for interaction.
Encourage interaction with others during your presentation. When others talk for a few seconds, it takes the focus off you and lets you clear your head and focus on the key points ahead. Interaction also keeps the audience engaged. Public speaking is one of the hardest things to master. If you prepare carefully, have a great mindset and are enthusiastic, you will deliver a great presentation.
February 25, 2015 Leave a comment
There are many techniques and processes to help you be successful on a project. Some of them like better estimating and defining requirements are pretty standard and obvious. Here are some other ways to increase the likelihood of success on your project that are not so obvious.
Understand the big picture and the details
If the devil is in the details, there is nothing more devilish than the complex and intertwining dependencies of a project. You need to be aware of the details, even if you don't react to each detail each time. At the same time, it's just as important to see the big picture. Understanding the overall purpose and objectives of the project allows you to make decisions based on broader context. The big picture also allows you to see trends before problems emerge.
Make decisions quickly
Over analyzing and procrastination are a problem on many projects. Use the best information you have available to make decisions quickly. Even if it's not the BEST decision, a GOOD decision suffices in nearly all cases.
Communication heavily
You can never have enough communication. If the worst thing is that somebody says they already know what you just told them, great. The discussion will be short. However, for every time you hear that, you will have five more instances where the person was not aware.
Manage risks proactively
This one might fall into the more obvious category. But it is surprising to me how many projects do not formally manage risks. Some projects identify risks but don't put a plan in place to manage them. Risk management does not take so much time. All successful project managers do it.
Manage expectations
Many project managers communicate, but not effectively. The do not realize how to communicate what is happening now and the future looks like. If you have ever surprised a sponsor or customer, you probably were not managing expectations well.
Make sure you get major documents approved
Sometimes we are just too busy to get approvals for documents even if you know you need them. The result is often that there is a disagreement with the approver after the fact, causing rework and conflict.
Involve stakeholders throughout the project
We should all know it is important to understand project stakeholders. But often we focus on stakeholders at the beginning and the end of the projects. To be really successful you need to engage key stakeholders all the way through the project.
Cultivate excellent relationships with the Project Sponsor
Stakeholder management is important, but one stakeholder is more important then the rest – the sponsor. Go out of your way to develop a good relationship with the sponsor.
Use all the obvious techniques for project success, plus these eight that are a little less obvious. You will have a much better chance for success.
January 30, 2015 Leave a comment
"I actually think burnout is the wrong description of it. I think it's 'burn up.' Physiologically, that is what you are doing because of the chronic stress being placed on your body." ~Richard Boyatzis
Some years ago, when my mother told me that a friend of hers had experienced burnout, I didn't really listen. Actually, I didn't want to hear about it. I even felt irritated because she felt sorry for people who got burned out.
My opinion was that they were just being ridiculous and exaggerating.
It was an excuse, supported by a medical certificate from some doctor they knew well, so that they could stay home, plant basil in the garden, drink tea, and read good books in front of the fire. They were simply lazy folks who just couldn't be bothered working.
Some lessons are learned the hard way. Others, really hard. A last few change you for life.
For me, burnout was life-changing; it turned my aggressive skepticism into factual knowledge. Almost annihilated by the beast of burnout, I've recovered, humbled and grateful to be alive.
The other day I sat down and flipped through my journals from the past years. It was overwhelming. I felt so heartbreakingly sad for myself, for what I've put myself through.
There was page after page of me worrying about alarming issues and symptoms I was experiencing, for a period of several years. There were lists of points I raised with my doctor, trying to figure out what was wrong with me. He kept saying the same thing over and over, but it was impossible for me to take it in.
He said, "Be careful, Mrs. Torneryd. You have all the symptoms of a textbook burnout." My answer was always the same: "I cannot get burned out. It can't happen to me; I'm not that type of person."
Some of the points from my diary:
I was in a constant state of "I can't do this anymore," but there was nothing major I could change for instant relief. It was a combination of circumstances: the aftermath of bad choices, my workload, and my competitive character.
Every part of me—body, mind, and soul—was desperate to stop the life-drenching feeling of having nothing left in me to give or take from. I was wasted, worn-out, and destroyed.
Even so, I just kept going, repeating to myself, "When you're down and out, there's always 20 percent of your strength left" (a quote from martial art trainer). And I kept using my remaining strength over and over again.
People talk about "hitting the wall." I hit that wall about five years ago—full speed, head first.
Since then, I've been forcing forward through concrete, screws, electric wires, and bricks. Then it happened: I made it through that thick wall, only to realize that on the other side was nothing but a fathomless, evil black hole. I fell until I crash landed, and then there was nothing left of me.
On the 17th of February 2014, my body collapsed. I had my first full-blown panic attack, immediately followed by a second one.
At first, it felt like my spine muscle cramped. I tried stretching and rubbing against a door post, in vain. I couldn't breathe properly.
My lungs started pumping frenetically, and I could do nothing to stop it. It felt like I was suffocating. I seriously thought that I was having a heart attack and would die. Eventually, I passed out.
I finally accepted the message my body had been trying to communicate to me for years—I needed to make monumental changes in my situation, then and there, or I would lose my sanity, at the least.
For the first four weeks of my sick leave, I did nothing but sleep. It was not by choice. I simply collapsed—on the sofa, my bed, and even on the floor. I just couldn't stay awake.
After the sleep marathon came sadness. I felt so incredibly sad, alone, and abandoned. I felt betrayed by society and my employer.
When I didn't feel any more sadness, I started my healing journey to peace and acceptance and began reading self-help books. Every day I made an effort to rescue myself.
Eventually, a shift took place. Step-by-step, I built myself a ladder, careful not to go back to the wall I'd fallen out of, and I started to see the light at the top of that horrid black hole.
You don't need to push yourself to this point—not if you follow these steps to avoid an imminent burnout:
It is not admirable to push yourself when your body and mind beg you to stop.
Limit your contact with people who drain you, make hurtful comments, and complain. Pay your bills on time. Clean your home so you feel calm there, not stressed and surrounded by chaos. Eat fresh food and spend less time distracting yourself with technology.
Fear of rejection is also self-rejection; stop worrying about others' opinions.
Trust someone close with your feelings and challenges.
It actually feels quite wonderful to receive.
Get enough sleep to keep cortisol (the stress hormone) levels down, and don't skip breakfast!
This gives your body the Vitamin D it needs to function properly, though you can also get it from a supplement.
When we exercise, the brain releases the "happy hormone" endorphin.
Strive to improve, but never push yourself if you feel it's hurting you.
Listen to your body and do all you can to be kind to yourself.
Obviously, burnout is not some fake thing lazy folks pretend to have so they can stay home from work.
It is a force that can knock you out completely, making it difficult to deal with the simplest of tasks, like taking a shower or cooking a meal; and almost impossible to handle normal things, like leaving your home, shopping for food, and answering phone calls.
I officially apologize for all my previously judgmental thoughts on this area.
You don't get burned out because you're too weak. You get burned out because you've tried to stay strong for way too long!
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by Skylar Liberty Rose
Picture yourself in your mind's eye twenty years ago. Who do you see? What shaped your world at that time? If you could go back to that instant, what would you say to your younger self?
I've been considering this very thing for the past few days as approaching the close of the year is often a time for reflection.
1) You are good enough. It's important so I'll say it again. You are good enough. Even when you think you're not and especially when you're told that you aren't. You are. Hang on to that.
2) This too shall pass. It may sting, it may smart, it may hurt like hell but it will pass. In the depths of pain you will find a steely strength that you couldn't have acquired any other way. Don't tinge it with bitterness. Keep it pure and forge your way forward.
3) You will mess up. Sometimes it will be in small ways and sometimes things will blow up in your face. Learn to take responsibility for your own actions. Be accountable and look for the lesson. Then, move on.
4) Dream big. You don't have to play small. You have a unique light that wants to shine and glow and guide. Don't dim that light for anyone. Ever.
5) Your parents did the best they could with what they had. Just like you are now.
6) Love hard. Love with every ounce of your being. Love with every fibre of who you are. Don't dilute it or avoid it because of fear. To know love you will also know hurt and loss at some point. Love anyway. Re-read number two.
7) Listen to your creative spirit. Your soul wants to sing to a song that only you can write the lyrics to. Nurture each creative calling. Allow yourself freedom of artistic expression without questioning it's worth or acceptance.
8) Don't stay stuck. You will change and you will learn and you will grow. Your fluidity is natural and necessary. Don't try to contain your colours or restrict your movement. At different ages you will have different yearnings. Go with them. Trust the voice at your core. Explore and play. Let life show you it's wonder.
9) Cherish the friendships that matter. The ones that withstand time and distance. The ones that survive obstacles and challenges. These are the friendships that will carry you through the darker times and elevate you higher during happy times.
10) Learn to let go. People and possessions will sometimes pass through your life. There will be times when you will want to hang on tightly. To secure what you think you cannot endure losing. The freedom you seek is found when you loosen your grip and let go.
11) Neither your bank balance nor your weight define you. Strive to stay well balanced with both but let your ultimate aim be health and happiness. Don't get too hung up on figures of any kind. Your self worth is not a number.
12) Be grateful. Cultivate gratitude and give thanks for what you have. Do this daily and you will change your focus from what you think you lack to what you realise you are enriched with.
13) Be open to change. Nothing in this world is permanent. Change may frighten you but without it nothing new can occur. No new joy can be experienced. No amazing transformations can take place.
14) Remember you have a choice. Always. It may not be a desirable choice or an easy one but you do have the freedom to choose. Even when it comes to the actions of others, you have a choice on how to respond and how to process your thoughts. Choose wisely.
15) Blaze your own trail. Be yourself. Don't compare yourself to others. You are your own unique, flawed, colourful, wonderful self. There is only one of you and there will only ever be one quite like you. Go out into the world and make your mark. Be proud to own who you are and what you do. Be courageous. Fly high. Create the life you want to live and be who you were born to be.
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by Jennifer Twardowski
"There is a kind of beauty in imperfection." ~Conrad Hall
Back when I was a teenager, I was kind of a perfectionist. Or, well, I wasn't really a perfectionist—I was actually a "fake" perfectionist.
Allow me to explain: I put on the perfectionist persona. I acted and behaved in a certain way so that everyone (including both my fellow classmates and teachers) thought and believed that I was the perfect student when I wasn't.
Everybody thought I was the student who got straight A's, was a bookworm, was involved in every extracurricular activity that ever existed, never got in trouble in school for anything ever, and was an overall stellar student.
Though some of those things were kind of true—I mean, I was involved in a lot of activities and I never did get a detention ever—I was very far from a stellar student.
I didn't get A's in middle and high school; I mostly got C's. I certainly wasn't a bookworm; I hated reading all this fiction stuff I was told to write book reports on.
The truth of it all was that I was really stellar at one thing: faking my own perfection. I had mastered the skill of being seen as the perfect, most stellar student in order to hide my own shortcomings.
I was trying to hide that I wasn't so great at studying and getting good grades. I was trying to hide that I did, in fact, get in trouble every so often.
I was trying to hide my own imperfections. I was terrified that the world would see that I had weaknesses and inner wounds. I feared that others would know that there were tasks that I was not good at or just flat-out could not do.
To this day, the fear of others seeing my imperfections is still an issue to some extent. Like the fear of judgement that comes up whenever I make a typo in an article or whenever I give a presentation and accidentally mispronounce a word.
My inner critic still likes to creep in and try to debilitate me from moving forward.
Whether we are a child trying to avoid bad grades or an adult who is trying to write the perfect book, we are all struggling with accepting our own imperfections.
We are all on the journey of hindering the voice of our inner critic and allowing our true selves (imperfections and all) to be seen.
Here are three ways that can help you create a habit of accepting your own imperfections:
Many of us grew up societies where we were told we have to really focus on strengthening our weaknesses. If we weren't great at math, then we got the idea that we needed to spend more of our time and energy strengthening our abilities in math.
Though there are benefits to strengthening our weaknesses, it can really cause a blow to our self-esteem and motivation to focus on them. We can develop the idea that just because we are not good at this one thing, then we are a failure.
So ask yourself: What things am I really good at? Is it music? Languages? Writing? Speaking? Physics? Identify what things come natural to you and make it a goal to really enhance your gifts so you can be the best that you can be.
Let's get real here: Whether you are doing something that is your strength or your weakness, at some point or another you are going to mess up.
The problem, however, is that when we do mess up, many of us shut down. We stop trying, and our inner critic starts telling us how we are not good enough.
Next time you mess up when you're doing something, say out loud, "I am beautiful!" Then get out a sheet of paper and write down ways that you are beautiful. What are the good things that you do for others? What are the amazingly beautiful qualities that you have?
To enhance this even more, make it a habit to do this same thing when someone else messes up. See someone trip over their words during a speech? Remind yourself that they are beautiful, and why. See someone make a typo? Remind yourself that they are beautiful, and then write down a quality that they possess that makes them so beautiful.
We are all connected, so by sending other people love when they expose their own imperfections, we will give ourselves space to heal as well.
For many of us, the problem is that when we mess up, we just stop working. We get so caught up in the belief of "I am not good enough" that we stop ourselves from moving forward.
I struggled with this constantly when I took my very first watercolor painting class two years ago while I was living in Korea. Over and over again I found myself making a small error, getting all worked up about it, shutting down, and basically just wanting my art teacher to do it for me.
Over time I gradually learned to just let it go and keep going. I ultimately developed and strengthened my skills by setting the intention to keep going regardless of any errors I made along the way.
So, whenever you do mess up, whether that be using the wrong brush for that one stroke, saying the wrong thing, losing something important, or tripping over your own two feet, just brush it off and keep on going.
Breaking down, stopping, and worrying about it doesn't allow us heal and transform. Accepting the mistake and continuing to act does!
October 16, 2014 Leave a comment
by Dr. Amy Johnson
"If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking." ~Proverb
I've noticed that things go much more smoothly when I give up control—when I allow them to happen instead of making them happen. Unfortunately, I'm terrible at this.
Although I'm much better than I used to be, I'm a bit of a control freak. I often use perfectly good energy trying to plan, predict, and prevent things that I cannot possibly plan, predict, or prevent.
For example, I wonder if my baby is going to get a proper nap when we travel and, if not, just how crabby she might be. I think through her travel and napping patterns, attempting to figure out exactly what we're up against, as if her sleep is something I can control.
I also think about the weather a lot when out-of-town guests are visiting. I spend my already-limited time planning for every possible weather/mood combination when considering our itinerary.
Like most humans I know, I spend a lot of time in business that's not mine. The baby's business, my friends' business, Mother Nature's business.
As a recovering control freak, there are three things I know for sure about trying to control things:
In other words, control is rooted in fear.
When we trust that we're okay no matter what circumstances come our way, we don't need to micro-manage the universe. We let go. And we open ourselves to all sorts of wonderful possibilities that aren't there when we're attached to one "right" path.
I suspect it's slightly different for everyone, but here's what 'control mode' looks and feels like for me: My vision gets very narrow and focused, my breath is shallow, adrenaline is pumping and my heart rate increases.
My mind shifts from topic to topic and from past to future very quickly, and I have little concentration, poor memory, and almost no present-moment awareness.
In surrender mode, I'm calm, peaceful. Breathing deeply, present in the moment. I see clearly and my vision extends out around me, allowing me to (literally) see the bigger picture.
So the great irony is that attempting to control things actually feels less in control. When I'm micro-managing and obsessing over details, I know I'm in my own way.
Surrender literally means to stop fighting. Stop fighting with yourself. Stop fighting the universe and the natural flow of things. Stop resisting and pushing against reality.
Surrender = Complete acceptance of what is + Faith that all is well, even without my input.
It's not about inaction. It's about taking action from that that place of surrender energy.
If letting go of control and surrendering not only feel better, but actually produce better results, how do we do that?
Sometimes it's as easy as noticing that you're in control mode and choosing to let go—consciously and deliberately shifting into surrender energy.
For example, when I become aware that I'm in control mode, I imagine that I'm in a small canoe paddling upstream, against the current. It's hard. It's a fight. That's what control mode feels like to me.
When I choose to let go and surrender, I visualize the boat turning around, me dropping the oars, and floating downstream.
I'm being gently pulled, no effort necessary on my part. Simply breathing and saying, "Let go of the oars" is usually enough to get me there.
Sometimes it's a little harder to make the shift from control to surrender. Here are a few questions that can help:
When you pinpoint the fear, question its validity. Ask yourself, Is it true? If you're afraid the night will be ruined if your boyfriend doesn't remember to pick up eggplant (and you've already reminded him 14 times), question that assumption.
Can you really know the night would be ruined without the eggplant? And if it would be ruined (by your definition, anyway), what's so bad about that?
Your business is the realm of things that you can directly influence. Are you there? Or are you in someone else's business? When we're trying to control things outside of our own business, it's not going to go well.
It almost always would. Let that feeling of freedom guide you toward loosening your grip.
Einstein said, "The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe."
I believe in a friendly universe.
Being receptive and allowing things to happen is a skill that can be practiced and improved upon. It helps to believe in a friendly universe—one that is supporting you at every turn so that you don't have to worry yourself over the details.
We can always choose to do things the easy way or the hard way. We can muscle through, or we can let go of the oars and let the current carry us downstream.
There is a peaceful, yet focused energy that accompanies holding the intention of what I want, but not forcing myself to do it. That energy is magic. I'm still a work in progress, but I'm allowing it to become a habit instead of making it a habit.
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by Lori Deschene
"All appears to change when we change." -Henri-Frédéric Amiel
I admit it, I'm a change addict. I love new cities, apartments, jobs, and friends. This can be both a strength and a weakness.
On the one hand, I never shy away from a new experience or opportunity. On the other hand, it takes a strong effort for me to stick with anything once the novelty wears off.
So today I started thinking about all the ways I can make a day exciting without changing any of the big things that need to stay constant if I'm to make progress on my larger goals. Here's what I've come up with:
Write down what you'd do differently and then try to do at least five of those things.
This gives people the opportunity to see you in a new light, which means they may interact with you differently.
Maybe you'll pass a restaurant you'd like to try sometime or a gym that's offering free classes.
I did this one time and met a man on the bus who I dated for a month. Well worth the detour!
Practice deep breathing, listen to soothing music, or download an audio book for the ride.
You'll notice a lot more than you usually do—and new people will likely talk to you to figure out what you're doing.
Bring new pictures and candles, or move your desk if you're able. Rearranging furniture always makes my space more exciting.
It will make the whole day more interesting if you have your eyes peeled for rare coins, specific pens, and odd food labels.
And I mean real conversations. Ask them what they do on the weekends, what their favorite memory is, and whether or not they like spam. (Okay, the last one is less interesting, but I think it says a lot about you if you eat unidentifiable lunch meat.)
Sometimes it will be easy; sometimes it will be challenging. Every time it will brighten someone's day and fill you with joy.
Head to the gym, learn to do pottery, start guitar lessons. You can always eat a sandwich at your desk later.
You never know what you're missing in the office when you head out at the same time every day.
Then offer some to someone in your office.
Maybe it's to find a lower car insurance rate or talk to someone you secretly admire. I get a big kick out of little victories like these.
Then start a conversation about it. It's always fun to share a new passion, especially if the other person gets excited, too.
Maybe I'm just a dork but I get excited about stretching my vocabulary!
In Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh's book The Miracle of Mindfulness, he explains how he stays fully present when washing the dishes—and enjoys it. Anything can be interesting if you get curious about how it works.
See how many (smart) risks you can take throughout the day, like accepting a difficult assignment or committing to something you've never done before.
In the movie Yes Man, Jim Carrey said yes to absolutely everything, even an intimate moment with someone's grandma. I'm not suggesting you go to that extreme, but you'll likely have an exciting day if you say yes to most things you're asked.
You'll get a warm fuzzy feeling and you'll create some good karma for yourself. You never know when that kindness will come back to you and open up your world.
Once on The Office everyone bet on stupid things, like how long it would take Kelly to explain Netflix to Ryan, or whether Creed would notice they replaced his apple with a potato. If you're pulling an all-nighter, this could be a fun way to hold onto your sanity.
I was on Match.com for a while—don't laugh—and I have to admit I kind of watched my email like a kid counting down 'til Christmas.
Kids are always willing to jump around, get messy, and give get their blood pumping. You still have legs and endorphins—tap into that. Play basketball after work, go bike riding, or spend some time on the swings.
When you buy coffee, ask the barista how long the shop has been there. When you make copies, pay attention to how the machine works.
Assuming you trust each other, why not? A change of scenery can work wonders; and it's always fun to see how someone else lives.
I once read that intelligent people are never bored because they're always curious. You're smart—start exploring! If you keep your mind engaged and fresh during your downtime, you'll have far more passion and focus when it's time to get productive. And equally important, you'll enjoy more of the minutes that would otherwise just pass by.
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by Evelyn Jacob
"Do affirmations work?" is a very common question that all personal development teachers hear over and over. The short answer is, YES.
Think about it. All day long, you are talking to yourself. Whether what you say is positive and empowering or negative and disempowering, the point is, YOU LISTEN, you believe yourself, and you act on what you tell yourself. Therefore, what you tell yourself over and over again, with feeling, does imprint in your subconscious mind and it does influence your behavior.
For example, if all your life you've been telling yourself, "I'm no good at art. I can't draw even the simplest thing!" then that is a command. With repetition you start to believe it, and so anytime you're asked to draw something, you hesitate or refuse.
So based on all the negative self-talk you've been subjecting yourself to, with negative results, it stands to reason that if you shift your self-talk toward the positive end of the spectrum, your behavior and your results will change for the better.
Knowing that you DO listen to yourself, and follow through on your self-commands, here are some rules for saying the right affirmations in the right way, that will make them effective in creating a better life:
First, eliminate the word "affirmations" from your vocabulary if you've tried saying affirmations in the past and they didn't work. You don't want the negative connotation tainting what you are telling yourself. Let's call it "self-talk" or "commands." If you don't mind the word, go ahead and use it.
And now, the rules:
1. Be in a relaxed and happy frame of mind. That's not always possible, for example if you're buried in debt, stressed out about it, and you want to change your financial situation. But you can do it. Exercise is one way to snap out of a negative mindset so that you can use positive feelings to drive your self-talk. If you're stressed, your self-talk creates negative feelings and these in turn cause you to think more negative thoughts. Flip that switch! Go for a run, bike ride, walk, do some yoga, dance, hit the racquetball around, play some hoops… whatever – get those endorphins coursing through your body and then when you're feeling great, do your self-talk (even during exercise, if you want!).
2. Focus only – emphasis on ONLY – on what you want. That is, think about the end goal and how incredibly fabulous you feel when you think about that goal. Never mention the current situation because every single mention or thought about it, only gives it that much more importance. Your subconscious mind's job is to match your outer reality to your inner reality so don't think about what you want to get away from… think only about what you want.
3. Feel it. In fact, you're going to use these positive feelings to drive the idea "home" into your subconscious. The secret key is to be happy, and at the same time talk about how great you feel when you think about your goal. For example, "I love how I feel when I think about having a successful web design business!" or "I feel so good when I imagine helping women with career and business coaching!" or "I feel like I'm soaring, I'm so happy thinking about traveling the world as a photojournalist!"
Using feelings is the secret to moving past "what is" in your physical reality and allowing yourself to believe the "what is" that lies in your imagination… the "what is" that is already real in your mind and just needs to be brought into your physical reality.
The reason using feelings works because your subconscious mind has filters in place that disallow conflicting ideas to enter. That's why affirmations like, "I am a successful artist" will work eventually, but it takes a LOT longer because your mind creates resistance to this idea based on what it already knows. However, the mind does not filter out feelings. So use the feelings as a carrier. It's a sneaky way to imprint cool new ideas and beliefs into your subconscious mind!
4. Never mind "how." That's your subconscious mind's job, so just let it do its work. Say your affirmations in the present tense, and let that idea "ferment" in your mind and solutions will come forth. You can always add, "or better" to any affirmation to open yourself up for a better alternative!
5. Never put timelines on your affirmations! Who's to say it won't happen sooner than you think? The fact is, unless your beliefs are in line with what you want, you won't receive what you want. So be patient and work on those beliefs. Once they're aligned vibrationally, manifestation can be quite spontaneous.
6. Practice daily. It took time to create self-defeating mental habits, so it will take time to create empowering mental habits – anywhere from 21 to 90 days to imprint a new belief. Do not quit before saying an affirmation feels natural and comfortable; it's as natural to think this new thought as it is to wear your favorite pair of jeans. Embody your command with feelings, visualization and repetition.
7. Be happy now. Never wait until your desire manifests to be happy. That's not how it works. You can't attract happiness with unhappiness. The Law of Attraction only attracts what you vibrate. So be happy now! Be grateful for what is in your life right now, put a smile on your face and take that great feeling with you all day long.
8. Finally, take your wish for granted. That means, quit worrying about whether you'll get it. Make it as part of your everyday existence as the dishes in your kitchen, the clothes in your closet, the furniture you sit on… make your desire an "already mine" feeling. Just expect it to come to you. If you've been faithful in saying your affirmations consistently, persistently and with feeling, those commands will NOT be ignored and whatever experience, thing or situation you want in your life, will manifest.


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An oddly picturesque village, with the beautiful view of the fjord. I was lucky enough that I got Norwegian friends who have patiently drove and showed me around. Special thanks to Fely Ann Ines Hegerland and Frode Hegerland for accommodating me in their summer house with magnificent view.


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A project to provide better information on tourist movements within New Zealand is under way, Tourism Minister Mark Burton announced.
The Ministry of Tourism's New Zealand Tourism Flows Model, will map where and how international and domestic tourists move throughout New Zealand.
"This is critical information for the tourism sector as it will provide detailed understanding of the current characteristics of tourism in New Zealand's regions and importantly, it will link this analysis with tourism visitor forecasts to provide insights into how tourism will develop on the ground", Mark Burton said.
The project is innovative on a number of fronts, including using all of the key tourism sector data and presenting it visually through maps on a GIS platform. It draws on a range of information that includes Department of Conservation visitor data and Transit New Zealand road counts.
Initially, the Model will be used by local and central government planners when considering sector infrastructure investments. There will be a wide range of uses for the Model including by private sector businesses to assess their investment decisions in the tourism industry.
The Model will illustrate tourism trends and allow agencies to identify capacity constraints before they occur, to enable proactive action.
"Tourism is a key economic driver for New Zealand and managing the growth in a sustainable way is vital to its success. The New Zealand Tourism Flows Model will be an important tool to provide more detailed and higher quality information on New Zealand's tourism industry, particularly in our regions.
"An understanding of tourism pressure points is crucial to sustainable tourism development. The New Zealand Tourism Flows Model will enable us to identify infrastructure requirements around the whole country and will provide valuable insight into the dynamics of tourism in New Zealand, now and in the future." Mark Burton said.
The Ministry of Tourism has contracted COVEC, ACNielsen and Eagle Technology to develop the New Zealand Tourism Flows Model. This work will be completed in December of this year.
The project has been funded by the Cross Departmental Research Pool administered by the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology.


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President Donald Trump said he is part of the largest "witch hunt" in U.S. political history in a tweet Monday morning.
Trump suggested everyone watch well-known lawyer Alan Dershowitz's appearance on "Fox & Friends," where he explained weather or not Trump obstructed justice by firing former FBI Director James Comey.
Dershowitz said it would be ridiculous if Congress were to ever charge Trump with obstruction of justice for exercising his constitutional authority under Article II, saying there would be a "constitutional crisis" if charges were filed against the president.
"You cannot charge a president with obstruction of justice for exercising his constitutional power," Dershowitz's said.
A must watch: Legal Scholar Alan Dershowitz was just on @foxandfriends talking of what is going on with respect to the greatest Witch Hunt in U.S. political history. Enjoy!
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Dershowitz's comments come as California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein said that the Senate Intelligence Committee is investigating Trump for "obstruction of justice" Sunday on NBC's "Meet The Press." The president also blasted the FBI the same day for the way it handled the Hillary Clinton email investigation.
Former FBI Director James Comey and former Attorney General Eric Holder bashed Trump Sunday for criticizing the way the FBI handled the Hillary Clinton email investigation.
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Amber Harrison Has Rare Court Win To Remove Sensitive Legal Documents Online
Amber Harrison, the former mistress of Channel Seven CEO Tim Worner, had a legal win over the weekend after Melbourne's Federal Court ordered a US website to remove sensitive legal documents that inferred Harrison should seek a resolution with her former employer rather than fight the case in court.
Last Thursday it was revealed that documents from Harrison's former lawyers, Harmers Workplace Lawyers, had been leaked on the San Francisco-based website Automattic Inc under the headline 'BREAKING: Amber Harrison's struggle with greedy lawyers'.
The court ordered the documents be removed, however, it is unclear whether Automattic Inc has received the order or complied.
According to reports on Fairfax Media, the leaked documents are emails discussing whether Harrison should negotiate with Seven rather than fight it out in court over her alleged claims that Seven didn't provide a safe working environment.
Harmers is no longer working with Harrison amid claims it's still owed $330,000 in unpaid fees from its former client.
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This post by Michaela Brown (@michaela_brown), co-organizer of Startup Weekend Education Mountain View
"We have only one of the two crucial components of entrepreneurship. We have computers but no coffee," a group of 12-year-olds told keynote speaker Andrew Sutherland, founder of Quizlet, at the first Startup Weekend for middle school students.
Okay, okay. We'll take ownership of that oversight. Good on the iPads and Chromebooks for all, but next time enough coffee for 60 tweens for a full weekend. Noted.
In our defense, it was the first Startup Weekend Education for student entrepreneurs ages 11-13, the youngest age group in Startup Weekend history. Another 'first' was Startup Weekend's appearance in Mountain View, California.
Not only do these Mountain View students have the developmental advantage of easy access to the most innovative businesses and resources, but many are children of parents who work for such companies. From an early age they are exposed to the latest technology and words like 'Java', 'HTML' and 'CSS'.
Chris Chiang, lead organizer of the event, is a middle school history teacher, technologist and a school board trustee for the Mountain View Whisman School District. Last week he explained in an interview why middle school students need to be the center of Startup Weekend Education. He anticipated the experience being equally beneficial for the kids and adult helpers. He was right on target.
"It was a learning opportunity for all of us," said Chloe Wood, former SWEDU participant in Oakland and mentor of the winning team, Notebook Check. "Startup Weekend facilitated the learning process for the kids, but we were learning from them too. They have so much conviction about their ideas and zero inhibitions. As adults grow older, we lose that. We lose it and then train ourselves to gain it back. Watching them dive in effortlessly is inspiring."
Inspiring and infectious. We had a long and impressive list of mentors and coaches with edtech and education backgrounds who wanted 'in' on the inspiration and action. Saturday morning we asked the mentors to pick one startup team and stick with them for the weekend. Mentors chose their teams according to matched interests and areas of expertise.
The coaches arrived at set times on Saturday and Sunday to run one-hour workshops for business planning, coding and design. Some coaches rotated to each startup team to share their message and give students the opportunity to ask questions.
Parents were invited to hang out, but if they wanted to be more involved we asked them to either become a coach to all students or become a mentor to a team other than his/her son/daughter.
Saturday afternoon a student's mother dropped by to watch for a couple hours. After she and I had been talking for a few minutes in the gym she said it smelled too heavily of Doritos, so we stepped outside to continue the conversation.
We sat down on a bench between the Crittenden Middle School gym and the library, where three of the teams were working. Co-facilitator Jessica Falkenthal exited the library, looking down at the ground as if in deep thought as she walked across the blacktop. She had a big grin on her face.
This was Jessica's 17th Startup Weekend.
"I am just so happy to be here. These kids…everything is effortless. 'You just coded that?' (mimics a sassy/bored) 'Yeah.' And the quality of their work is even better than some adults'."
The mother, Premika Ratuam, spoke up: "My son, I've never seen him so focused and organized. I can't believe he is organizing a group. This morning he told me, 'Everything is under control.' I've never heard him say those words. And when he was on the microphone last night pitching his idea, his voice, it sounded so deep! It was a huge shock. I know their voices are supposed to change about now but that was the first time I've heard it on him. His voice…it really filled the whole room! I was wondering to myself, 'Who is this?'"
The 24 pitches on Friday night and the eight final pitches on Sunday were the best Jessica had witnessed in 17 Startup Weekends. Typically adult participants have trouble refraining from going over the time limit during their pitches. At SWEDUMV we hardly had any kids incapable of selling their message within the allotted time. These kids had it all: charisma, humor, concise and simple presentation, and remarkable product demos. Most teams had even designated people to answer specific questions that they anticipated the judges to ask.
I was interested to see how the kids would navigate the 'each team member must speak' rule that Chris added. Some Startup Weekend alum and coaches believe the more speakers you add, the more complex and distracting the pitch can get. Yet once again, the middle school students handled the quest with poise. Nearly all students spoke on Sunday in front of a packed gymnasium, with the Doritos aroma ever so faint.
The general consensus was that the middle school students were brilliant, confident and worked well in teams. Chloe mentioned noticing the difference in the way the all-girls team interacted and problem-solved compared to the all-boys teams. "I feel like I'm an anthropologist, studying them!" she laughed. "I can't help it – it's so interesting."
The main takeaway for Leilei Wu, Community Manager at Pop, was feeling good about the real-world exposure for the kids. "All the technical stuff you can learn from a book," Leilei said. "You can learn everything by yourself these days. You need curiosity and you need to know what people really want. Kids have that. But how to think logically about how things work – that is from experience. Adults gain that over time, but think where they could be now if they had started earlier. That's why it's important for the kids to be jumping in at this stage."
Part of the mission of the SWEDU Mountain View organizers and facilitators was giving the kids opportunities to learn how to problem-solve with a team and effectively communicate an idea. With these objectives in mind we designed a curriculum with a unique instructional component that does not exist in the adult Startup Weekend program. We walked them through the various stages of startup development via brief instructions followed by educational activities. This approach came very naturally to our co-facilitators, Jess and John Baldo, both former educators.
Our other goal for the weekend was to generate interest in entrepreneurship and technology. Chris explained, "At the adult events, this would be assumed; it's why they sign up. For kids, we offer activities to build this passion."
Or, as in the case of the Mountain View middle school students who attended, the passion for entrepreneurship may already exist, but perhaps only second-hand passion inherited from a parent or their environment.
It was hardly a challenge in Mountain View to build student interest in technology. On opening night when we asked the students who knew how to code, about a quarter of them raised their hands. When we asked who was a designer, about a third of the hands rose. And they were hungry for more – the SWEDUMV developer and designer coaching workshops were overflowing and buzzing throughout the weekend.
Their prototypes were especially impressive considering they had less than 12 hours to work on them on-site. We cut the program duration of the standard 54 hours in half, reasoning that 11-13 year olds have less endurance than adults. Adult Startup Weekend participants have more than double the time to create their prototypes at the venue site. In addition to that valuable face-time, adults also have the freedom to continue working together elsewhere when the venue closes.
The stricter time constraint the kids faced had no effect on the quality of the apps, websites and the one physical model they built. With the help of Pop, an app that turns hand-drawn wireframes to interactive prototypes, and the superstar mentors and coaches, again, the student entrepreneurs exceeded expectations.
It was pretty special to watch middle school students bravely walk up to the mic on Friday night to share their ideas for solving the biggest problems in education today. The audience was engaged, chuckling as they followed along from the perceived education problem to explaining why people should care, for example, "all the stuff students carry in middle school is the reason Americans have back problems later in life," and the earnestness with which it was presented.
In between the laughs I couldn't help but think about all the students around the world who would give anything for this opportunity.
On Friday night Premika's son, Geoffrey Glass (13) and his neighbor Varun (13), pitched two of their six ideas, which were brainstormed in the backseat of Premika's minivan while riding to the event.
"Ask adults how long they've been thinking of the ideas they pitch at Startup Weekend and they'll say three years, 10 years, 17 years," Jessica said. "There is no fear with these kids; it's incredible."
It's clear that the middle school students at Startup Weekend Education Mountain View have mastered the art of showing passion for an idea while also being able to shrug and move on if things didn't go their way – caring a lot without caring too much. It would be difficult to measure if that skill existed in them before SWEDUMV, but we do know they were flexing that important muscle often over the weekend, and the adult volunteers and audience fed off that aptitude and energy.
Our next move is providing more environments and support around the world through Startup Weekend to foster those raw skills early and often. If you want to join the revolution of training and building confidence in young entrepreneurs, contact Startup Weekend Education (email@example.com) for more info. Words of advice: Don't underestimate on the coffee.
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Beitou 北投
My first stop in Taiwan was Beitou, the northern most district of Taipei city, where my brother's girlfriend resides. With all the tour buses parked outside hot spring hotels, it is no doubt a place where tourist flock to relax and enjoy the greenery. Xin Beitou (New Beitou) is where most of the hot springs and greenery concentrate whereas Beitou, which is only a few minutes walk away was the marketplace. The MRT now connects Xin Beitou and Beitou. However the best mode of transport between the two would be to walk, or use the public bicycles.
Known for its many hot springs, any tourist would be spoilt for choice. We went to a private one at a hotel, but the locals prefer the free and easy ones at the park.
Thermal valley. 地热谷
Or as some of the locals call it - hell valley 地狱谷 due to the fact that before they fenced it up, many people actually fell into the valley and killed themselves.
Amazing place to take pictures, with the dreamy background and all.
Travel note : Always pack a swimsuit. You never know when you'll need it. I made the same mistake in Budapest, and ended up not experiencing the famous Hungarian baths.
Moving around in Taipei is easy with their metro system. Not only are maps and signboards sufficient in all their stations, everyone is also incredibly friendly. Be careful not to drink or eat while waiting for your ride to avoid getting a fine. After travelling to a neighbouring Chinese country after Taiwan. I can't help noticing how clean and civilised everyone is in Taiwan. Definitely made my trip to Taiwan so much more enjoyable.
Taipei city
Before we arrive at the main reason why I was in Taiwan, we had the opportunity to stroll through the busiest part of Taipei city.
Best Mentaiko pasta I've ever had at Dazzling Cafe
When you order the honey toast, don't forget to watch how they cut it. They will manage to still keep everything in place although split apart.
and oh their fruit teas are delish. I had the rose milk tea, which was amazing as well
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No. 11, Alley 7, Lane 205, Section 4,
Zhongxiao East Road, Da'an District,
Taipei City, Taiwan 106
We could only afford minimal shopping around this area as everything spelt expensive. Take take picture in atas mall shall suffice.
Next, on to our mission.
Taipei city
The best 85 - Diamond Tony's. A restaurant located on the 85th floor of Taipei 101.
An amazing restaurant with an Asian-Western fusion cuisine. The wide selection of abalones, lobsters and top grade steaks left us all mouthwatering wanting for more. If only
our my brother's wallet would permit.
Not to mention the breathtaking view from the 85th floor.
But food was not what we were there for, by the end of our main course, everyone was a little bit jittery, waiting for the moment.
The saxaphone was playing in the background, a singer sang to some Elton John, all eyes were in the same direction and customers were expressing support and excitement.
and that was how my brother scored himself a fiancee.
Posing with the humongous bouquet of flowers.
Continuing on with our travels the next day,
Xi Men Ding
Shopped around this area and found that everything was rather expensive and not really worth the price. Managed to score a super cute winter jacket though but apart from that, I think there are other places in Taiwan for shopping.
Shih Lin night market
One of the most prominent night markets in Taipei.
Here, you can find simply everything. Just don't forget to bargain bargain and bargain !
Scored myself RM18 flats and some gorgeous high quality scarves under RM50 !
If you're not into shopping, food may be what would attract you here. By far, I've had the best Oyster mee sua in Shih Lin.
Don't forget to find this stall. The auntie behind the pot makes the best meesua imho !
Pork intestines, oysters and overflowing flavour.
Oyster omelette.
Don't forget to go to the indoor food court at Shih Lin. Here you can find all kinds of food. Including bitter gourd smoothies ! Personally I hated it, but I guess it is an acquired taste because I know my mum and brother loves it.
The name "Coffin Plank" is attributed to how the bread is cut, making it look like a little coffin.
I know what you're thinking. What's up with all these odd names, Taiwan ?
You can pick your own ingredients, including minced pork, cabbage, cheese, sardines etc.
Travel note : Everytime someone gives you a price at the market, act surprised, as if you can't believe how expensive they are (even if you think it is reasonably priced). This usually helps with bargaining.
九分老街 Jiu Fen old street
We got there by sitting the metro to Ximending, where we met a private driver who offered to drive us. Alternatively, if you are travelling with fewer people, there are buses you can hop on as well.
Known for its historical value, tourist buses flock this area. It may look dark and gloomy near the entrance with all the canopies blocking the sunlight, not forgetting the difficulty of getting through the crowd but I assure you, the squeeze will be worth it at the end. Many tourist end their journey to JiuFen after the first few shops.
One of the best in jiufen. This treat is served chilled, and it resembles a peanut crepe. You wouldn't miss it as there is always a crowd gathered to watch how they are made.
But the view at the end is amazing. Overlooking the mountains and the sea.
Travel mates. After my trip to Chile and Taiwan, I am convinced that for those who frown upon selfie sticks obviously has not travelled in a group.
日月潭 Sun Moon Lake
We travelled to 南投 NanTou before hopping on a bus to Sun Moon Lake. However we made a mistake when we purchased the bus tickets from Taipei to Nantou. Instead of purchasing the express buses, a 3 - 4 hour journey, we bought the regular ones which took us on an almost 6 hour bus ride. Nevertheless, the bus driver was incredibly friendly and the buses were super clean and comfortable. We stayed in Nantou for about 2 days.
Travel note : Always plan ahead how many hours you need to get from one place to another, and always remember to confirm the details before purchasing any form of tickets.
The best way to enjoy this beautiful scenery is to rent a bicycle at one of the local shops.
I got one of these Giant lady bikes and it made such a good prop for all the pictures !
I think someone proposed a few days ago
There was a small market around the area so we took the opportunity to grab more local delicacies.
Not sure what the name is but this is like a massive fried popiah, similar to the Chinese fried dumpling. The ingredients inside include mushrooms, cabbage, carrots and Chinese vermicelli.
Stuffed chicken wing
I really don't remember the name for this but basically it has some kickass pork wrapped in rice. And it probably tops the best things I've ever eaten.
And who can ever miss the Taiwanese pork sausages ?
Travel note : Remember the names of your food so that you can always come back for it in the future
溪头妖怪村 Xitou monster village
From Nantou city, we had a day trip by bus to Xitou Monster Village. The entire village had a Japanese vibe with Japanese monsters as mascots. It was a really serene place and it wasn't extremely crowded with tourists.
A very entertaining show about the stories of these two monsters that mutated from animals.
Double flavoured ice cream that definitely tasted like colouring and vanilla ice cream.
Taiwan times village 宝岛时代村
A very unique recreation of olden day Taiwan.
The entire exhibit is indoors and all the stores although clad with old signs and worn walls, sells modern day goods.
Childhood games
Definitely worth the visit. There is a lot of olden day games and props for pictures.
Taiwan Times Village 宝岛时代村
No. 1039, Zhongzheng Rd,
Caotun Township,
Nantou County 542, Taiwan.
逢甲 Feng jia
Sat a bus to 台中 Taichung, which translates to the middle of Taiwan. Housing Feng Jia University, the area was flooded with students. Which is why it was my favourite destination during my Taiwan trip. Not only was everything reasonably priced, everything sold also leans toward suiting the taste of students like me.
We lived right next to the Feng Jia night market.
Which meant more food adventures of course.
Breakfast at Fengjia. I loved this town, especially in the mornings. Stalls like this line outside the University entrance and students can just walk past, pick up a sandwich (deliciously made) before heading to class. Not to mention how incredibly cheap the food is ! The night before my brothers bought a litre of winter melon juice for around RM1.
While we were at FengJia, we visited Taichung city to have the best hotpot I've ever tasted.
The delicious "ma la" 麻辣 soup filled with pig blood curd. It was the first time I dared to eat this, and I instantly fell in love !! It's tasteless but the texture is really interesting. At this restaurant, you order the ingredients you want, and they will constantly refill soup and pig blood curd for you.
Ding wang spicy hotpot
No.12 Jingcheng Rd,
Xitun District Taichung City,
Taiwan 407
Fengjia was our last time before I headed back to Beitou and back home. Before heading back, we visited a store to buy some souvenirs and snacks for our family.
一福堂 IF House
We bought plenty of the Cozy Midi Lemon. Their store sells a variety of Taiwanese biscuits including
太阳饼,凤梨酥,牛轧糖 etc
(Suncake, pineapple tart, nougats, etc)
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Construction Worker Dies After 20-Foot Fall from Scaffolding
Posted on behalf of Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC on March 27, 2017 in Workers' Compensation Blog Posts
Last Thursday, a 54-year-old construction worker died after falling 20 feet from a scaffolding at a home construction project on Lincoln Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.
The man received medical care at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to a severe head injury, according to Waltham police.
The incident is being investigated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as state and local law enforcement.
Falls a Leading Cause of Construction Site Deaths
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the nation. In 2015, more than 20 percent of employee deaths were construction-related, according to OSHA.
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Shame on me. I had A Life Of Bright Ideas (2012) by Sandra Kring lying around since Christmas (thanks again, Mom!), but with so many books to go through and so little time to do it in, I had it on the back burner. When I was packing for Turkey, though, I thought "Hm... this might be perfect pool reading!"
Turns out it was.
It's 1970. Eighteen-year-old Evelyn/Button has moved into her Grandma's old house following the death of her mother. Her Aunt Verdella and Uncle Rudy, who live across the street from her, take care of her whirlwind six-year-old brother since their grief-stricken father is not up for that anymore. Button leads a quiet life, working in her mother's bridal shop and helping her Aunt and Uncle where she can. When her wild and gutsy childhood friend Winnalee arrives at her steps one day, with an unexpected surprise in tow, their friendship is tested.
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The sport of mountain biking has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with South Africa at the forefront. Our fantastic weather and incredible scenery has played its part of course, but it's the outdoor, adventure-loving nature of South Africans that's really fuelled SA's rise as a global mountain biking hotspot. Apart from the Absa Cape Epic, which is without a doubt the biggest mountain biking event on earth, here are five standout MTB events to take serious note of…
One of the first events early on in the calendar each year takes place in the heart of the Tankwa Karoo with some of the best trails SA has to offer. The three-day stage race is fully catered, with riders staying in tents on the Kaleo Guest farm for all three stages of the race. The unique rock formations of the Tankwa Karoo form an intricate part of the routes, offering a truly special and most unique riding experience.
The sport of mountain biking has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with South Africa at the forefront. Our fantastic weather and incredible scenery has played its part of course, but it's the outdoor, adventure-loving nature of South Africans that's really fueled SA's rise as a global mountain biking hotspot.
The next equally unique experience is the annual Tour of Legends that takes place almost entirely within the boundaries of a Big Five game reserve. The marshals at this event are in fact game rangers that help keep the dangerous animals in check while some 300 lucky souls get to ride elephant trails. Another standout feature of the event is that riders get to stay in absolute luxury, and all catering is included in the entry as well.
The bespoke Entabeni Nature Reserve and Legends Golf and Safari Resort plays host to the event in the Waterberg region. This also means that the event is malaria free! What more could you ask for?
This six-day stage race encapsulates the best the Southern Cape and Garden Route have to offer. The appeal of the event lies in the point-to-point nature of the stage race, hopping from town to town, taking in the sights and landscapes along the way. The event has become increasingly popular for international adventure tourists.
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South Africa's most prestigious national marathon series and the biggest of its kind in the world. The series of seven events travels across South Africa and gives riders a wide variety of riding experiences, from coastal to bushveld and highveld to winelands.
There are of course those who prefer to stay closer to home and the Nissan TrailSeeker Series ticks this box squarely. The Nissan TrailSeeker Series offers two regional series that provide riders with adventure on their doorsteps by giving them enjoyable trails within two hours' drive from either Gauteng or the Western Cape. Gautengers have welcomed the series, in what are now five fully subscribed events that all sell-out weeks before, with up to 3 300 riders per event! The fledgling Western Cape Nissan TrailSeeker Series is also showing steady growth, and with venues like Meerendal Wine Estate, Hermanus, and Grabouw, it's easy to see why.


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A recent article posted in the Huffington Post pointed out the ease of which a foreign national could circumvent the U.S. election laws regarding the use of money to support or defame a candidate. The use of foreign money in U.S. elections is strictly forbidden, but that did not stop, according to activist investigators, Russia from using upwards of $100,000 to buy more than 3,000 political ads as well as employing hundreds of social media bots to heavily influence the 2016 presidential race in favor of Donald Trump. The extent of the alleged meddling is not yet known, nor is it known the overall effect both short term and long term that it had on the American political landscape or the democratic process of the United States in general.
It is this type of supposed election manipulation and government misconduct that End Citizens United is dedicated to preventing. ECU is a Political Action Committee, which stands by the idea that every person in the country has a right to an equal voice in how the country is governed. ECU believes that true democracy is based on one person, one vote, and that the size of a person's bank account or the level of influence they have should not allow them to have more of a say than any other person. The group is dedicated to a wide range of causes which support the idea that under the American way of life, all citizens should be able to have confidence in their democratic process. As such ECU is committed to concepts such as campaign finance reform, sensible and common sense gun control law reform, campaign transparency, increased election security and oversight, and the reversal of the broad-ranging power that ultra-conservative right-wing politicians have been able to wield in Washington thanks to the efforts of Citizens United.
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