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North Korea, Indonesia, Venezuela: Your Monday Briefing
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Good morning. A harrumph from North Korea, an earthquake in Indonesia, and exploding drones in Venezuela. Here's what you need to know:
• North Korea is accusing the U.S. of failing to live up to its end of their nuclear bargain.
At the Asean security forum in Singapore over the weekend, Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho said the North's concessions, like dismantling a missile engine test site, had brought nothing from Washington. That was after Mr. Ri had a cordial, if brief, encounter with the U.S. secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, above.
Mr. Pompeo is now heading back to the U.S., after finishing his Asia tour in Indonesia.
And our reporter dug into a supposed mass defection of North Korean waitresses to South Korea and found a tale of lies, blackmail and betrayal.
• Thirty-seven dead.
That's the toll, as of this writing, from a powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of the Indonesian resort island of Lombok near Bali on Sunday evening. Above, the aftermath at a Bali hospital.
The quake, magnitude 7.0, sent panicked residents and tourists fleeing to safety on both Lombok and Bali. It was followed by a 5.6 aftershock and a tsunami warning, which was later lifted.
Just days before, on July 29, an earthquake struck around the same area, killing 17 people.
• "Cracks appeared in the official story line."
That was our reporter's observation on a government-led trip for journalists in northern Rakhine State, in Myanmar. They met with a group of Rohingya Muslims, who the government said had been repatriated.
But the supposed returnees told our reporter that they had never left Myanmar.
The government spun other stories: that the Rohingya were terrorists or else their pawns, and that, rather than being the victims of what much of the world has called ethnic cleansing, they had burned down their own homes.
• The Australian government is taking a harsher new line against major banks' and insurers' stranglehold on consumers.
A government report issued found that the country's four largest banks controlled more than 75 percent of the country's lending, deposit and credit card businesses, and that the insurance industry was even more concentrated.
Treasurer Scott Morrison urged transparency and outside competition, but some experts see little hope without the threat of large penalties.
"I suspect we're going to end up with no major change," said an economist who wrote a book about Australian banking. (The title? "Game of Mates.")
• Iran will try to bolster its currency with new measures on Monday, as U.S. sanctions are reimposed.
• More Australians are having to reach into savings to make ends meet, a new survey has found.
• "Mission Impossible — Fallout," the sixth film in Tom Cruise's action series, has taken in $330 million worldwide as of its second weekend. It opens in China on Aug. 31. "Christopher Robin," Disney's computer-generated version of Winnie-the-Pooh, had a modest North American opening.
• Here's a snapshot of global markets.
• "I am fine, I am alive": President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, above shielded by bulletproof screens, was unharmed after an apparent assassination attempt fit for Hollywood. Drones exploded midair during a military ceremony in the capital, Caracas, and the ensuing chaos was broadcast live on television. [The New York Times]
• Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called the drought punishing Australia "shocking" and signed off on special emergency payments for some farmers. An aid worker pleaded with him to do more. "It's worse than anything you are seeing in the media," she told him, weeping. "It's far worse." [ABC]
• Hamza bin Laden, a son of Osama bin Laden, is said to have married the daughter of Mohammad Atta, the lead hijacker in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. [The Guardian]
• Sky News Australia apologized for broadcasting an interview with a notorious far-right figure, Blair Cottrell, who has called for hanging portraits of Hitler in classrooms. [The Sydney Morning Herald]
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Tips for a more fulfilling life.
• Luxury for less: An expensive vacation doesn't actually have to be, well, expensive. We looked at 10 cities, including Paris, above, Hong Kong and Mumbai, where luxury experiences can be had on the cheap.
• Lagman House is likely the first restaurant in New York to specialize in the food of the Dungans, Muslims who fled China in the late 19th century and settled in what is today Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Our reviewer was sated.
• Zombie Boy, the heavily tattooed model whose real name was Rick Genest, has died at 32. Lady Gaga, in whose "Born This Way" music video he made a star turn, said the cause was suicide.
Hercule Poirot was fictional, but an obituary for Agatha Christie's famous Belgian detective nevertheless appeared on the front page of The Times on this day in 1975.
Poirot, fastidious and impeccably dressed, made his debut in 1920 in Christie's "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" and appeared in more than 30 novels by the British mystery writer.
But "at the end of his life, he was arthritic and had a bad heart," according to the obituary, which ran the month before Poirot's final appearance, in "Curtain." Above, the British actor David Suchet took on the role for TV.
Although "Curtain" was published in 1975, Christie wrote the book during World War II as a gift for her daughter in the event that Christie did not survive the bombings in London. The book — as well as one featuring her other famous sleuth, Miss Jane Marple — were locked away for more than 30 years.
Christie died in 1976, and received her own front-page obit in The Times. With a prolific output and global appeal, she remains at the top of Unesco's list of the world's most translated authors.
It's hard to pinpoint why Poirot's death got such prominent treatment in 1975.
"There's a deep psychological level to Christie's work," Mark Aldridge, the author of the book "Agatha Christie on Screen," said in an interview last year. "You can watch a film of her work purely for the plot, but you can also watch it for insights into the characters and the human conditions."
Claire Moses wrote today's Back Story.
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Why Choose an AR 80 Lower Receiver?
An AR 80 Lower is an incomplete receiver. This means that crucial work still needs to be done on it, but the parts can be sold for personal use to individuals without the hassle of purchasing a normal rifle. By ATF standards, it cannot be considered a functioning rifle if the main fire control group pocket is not manufactured already onto the receiver. This also leads to buyers need the proper tools and knowledge on how to properly assemble the AR 80 Lower. Why do people choose AR 80 Lowers rather than AR completes?
A Blank Canvas
Purchasing an AR 80 Lower can be like beginning a new art project. Since the rifle kit does not come assembled, individuals must build it themselves. This is not only a learning experience, but a personal one as well. Given that many other customization options are available to an AR 80 Lower receiver, this makes the buyer ultimately the manufacturer. And as the manufacturer, any serial number combination, any color, any finishes can be made possible.
Deal Breaker?
However, buying an AR 80 Lower does not offer much in terms of monetary saving. Usually they can be as much as or more expensive than completes. So really the only reasons to choose the lower would be the value of craftsmanship or a valid reason depending on state regulations. In California, purchasing any AR receiver is treated as a rifle which then prevents buyers from being able to create an AR pistol due to the law that prohibits rifle receivers being made into pistol receivers. However, the ability to create an AR 80 Lower pistol is possible with the AR 80 Lower Receiver.
Even though the price is the same, the AR 80 Lower is chosen not because of its cost, but because of dedicated buyers who want to increase their collections and take part in creating something unique.
15 FAQ's About Las Vegas Vacations
People travelling to Las Vegas for the first time, or return visitors, can be a bit overwhelmed with all that Las Vegas and its surrounding areas have to offer. So many questions arise as to where to get cheap hotels in Vegas, what age are you allowed to drink, what's the weather like in Vegas, what should I pack, what hotels accept pets, how can I see Vegas on a budget, how much does a limousine cost from the airport.
Unfortunately it can be difficult to find all the answers to these questions in one place.
Q. How much does it cost to rent a limousine from McCarran airport?
A. Las Vegas Limousines have some great rates for travellers who want to experience a limousine for a very cheap rate. They can be contacted at (702) 7361419. Their current rates are $4.50 each person one way to Strip hotels and $6.00 for each person travelling downtown one way.
Q. What is the average temperature in Las Vegas?
A. Las Vegas has 320 days, on average, sunshine, every single year and an incredibly low 4.19 inches or rainfall. The temperature in January ranges from 56F(13C) to 33F(1C) and in July between 75F(24C) and 105F(41C).
Q. Is there a number I can call to find out Nevada road conditions?
A. There is a toll free number to call – 18776876237. You can also go to the website. To check California road conditions call 1-800-427-7623 or 916-445-7623.
Q. How old must you be to gamble?
A. 21 years of age.
Q. Can I use my cell phone when I am gambling?
A. Cell phones are not permitted when you are live gambling – like roulette, craps, blackjack, etc. There are no exceptions to this rule and you will be told quite firmly by casino staff to turn off your phone.
Q. How can I find out if my hotel offers a shuttle service from the airport?
A. Visit Here. Where can I find out information about Hoover Dam?
A. You can get maps and driving instructions at this website.
Q. Obviously I want to do a bit of gambling while I'm in Vegas and hopefully not lose all my money. Is there anywhere I can go to to learn some gambling strategies before I go?
A. Look at these websites:
Q. Is there a way of finding out what my taxi rate should be from the McCarran airport?
A. There should is. Visit http://taxi.state.nv.us/FaresFees.htmQ. Where can I get the best rewards on my slot card?
A. One way is by going to Harrahs and registering for their player card as their slot card is good there and also Flamingo, Ballys, Paris, Rio, Caesars and other casinos outside of Nevada. Another way is by going to MGM/Mirage and joining their players club as their slot card is good also at Luxor, Excalibur, New York New York, Mandalay Bay, Monte Carlo, Bellagio, Mirage, TI, Circus Circus and also other ones in Nevada.
Q. Are there any interactive maps of Las Vegas?
A. Yes. Visit here to see interactive maps.
Q. Where can I find the current temperatures in Vegas in real time?
A. Visit here to find temperatures in Vegas. Where can I find out what is happening in Las Vegas this week?
A. Go here
Q. Where can I find some pictures of the Las Vegas Strip all in one place?
A. Visit Here
Q. How can I find out what shows and headliners are going to be in Las Vegas when I'm there?
A. Visit Here
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Things Caregivers Need To Know About Seniors With Dementia
People living with dementia are the only ones who really understand what it's like to live with their form of the disease, whether it's Alzheimer's or another type such as frontotemporal (FTD) or Lewy body (LBD).
Sadly, the ability to communicate becomes compromised by dementia. That being said, care partners can, if we take the time to search out the meaning behind their words or actions, continue to improve the care provided. Here are some tips that can help you.
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I can read your body language and tone of voice
I may not always understand the meaning of your words, but I know what you are saying. I can read your jerky body language, the impatient tone of your voice, and your irritated facial expressions. Although you may tell me nice things, your words are hard to believe when your body and voice indicate that you are annoyed, angry, or resentful.
I think you're stealing
I can't find something that I'm sure I placed in a certain spot. I may have moved it myself, but I don't remember. All I know is that I can't find what I want, so my mind tells me someone must have taken it. That someone is probably the person who is with me the most. I accuse you of stealing because I don't understand why whatever I want is not where I think it will be. I need you to understand that this is the disease, not me, so please forgive me for causing you so much pain.
Don't talk too fast but don't treat me like a child
If you can slow down your speech and use simpler sentences I'll be better able to understand what you are telling me. I'm asking you to not overdo this, though, by talking to me like I'm a child. That's worse than having you talk too fast. Just slow down a little bit and try to simplify sentence structure so that I don't need to keep more than one thought in mind at a time. I still won't understand all of your words but this will help me a lot.
Your tone of voice upsets me
You've been arguing with your sister about politics, so I think that you're mad. If you're mad, you might be mad at me and that scares me because I depend on you. I know that this back and forth is something that you've always enjoyed, and I used to jump right in, but now the tone of voice sounds angry and I become afraid. Please remember that if I'm sitting with you I need to keep things a bit more relaxed. Voices that sound angry or even impatient, whether or not they are, can upset me.
I hurt but can't tell you where or why so I act out
If I'm upset, or what they call aggressive, remember how bad my arthritis was even 10 years ago. Just because I can't tell you where I hurt, or even why doesn't mean that my pain has stopped. Sometimes the only thing I can do is what they call "act out," which is a term I hate, by the way. I'm trying to tell you in the only way that I can that I hurt. Please try to help by ignoring my bad behavior while you try to determine how to address my pain.
My fingers need to do something because that calms me down
I'm not trying to be difficult when I take the tissue box and pull out all the tissues. When I sit and tear up those tissues I'm doing what I need to do. It's something that I can't help. Some people call this fidgeting, but I think that I'm trying to use my tools, or maybe I just need to get rid of energy. If they need to label this as a "behavior," well, I don't like that but I can live with it. However if you can just give me something to keep my fingers busy I won't be so destructive.
I'm frightened because nothing is familiar
I might even be in the same home where nothing has changed for decades because you are so wonderful that you keep things the same for me. Still, nothing seems familiar. Then, I might even ask you to take me home. I might seem upset for no reason and lash out at you when you try to help. I might cry. Please be patient. As with other difficult "behaviors," which, again, is another term I really don't like, I can't help it. I'm trying. Really, I am. Please help me feel safe and then I can calm down.
You won't understand my world but you can try
My world is my truth. If you try to understand the feelings behind my words and actions both of us will have an easier time. This is called validation. Why wouldn't I want people to validate my feelings? Don't you want that, too? I'm really not so different from you. It's just that I can't explain things clearly anymore. If you really listen to me, and watch my own body language, you'll be better able to help me. Helping me helps us both have a better day.
You are wonderful and I love you
Please understand that I know that you are trying your best. Taking care of someone like me is very hard. Even if I can't remember your name or that you are my wife or brother or friend, I still love you to the end of the earth. I know that I'm so fortunate to have you and I appreciate what you have done and what you are doing now. I give you a hard time because I can't help it. Again, it's the disease, not me. You are my world and I love you even if the word I say is hate.
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Building an Inexpensive And (Probably) Effective AR-15
Bing! A text message came through on my phone. "Dude, is this a good deal?"
I looked at the incoming photo – it was a screenshot from a local armory's sales mailing list. It was one I knew well; the mailer also shows up in my inbox on a frequent basis. This particular photo showed a bargain that would have been inconceivable a year and a half ago. A complete flat top M4-pattern AR-15, sans lower receiver, rear sight, and magazine(s) for $299.99 – with free shipping. The kit included:
- a completely assembled upper receiver (with 16" M4-pattern 1/7 twist barrel, fixed tower front sight with bayonet lug)
- charging handle
- full-auto bolt carrier group
- complete lower parts kit
- buffer tube
- collapsible stock
For three hundred bucks.
To his door.
Heck yeah, it was a good deal for a first-time AR guy.
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A Closer Look
Before long, my research turned up a local dealer who had stripped lower receivers for $48 each. I had a spare flip-up rear sight I loaned him until he could find a suitable replacement. All added up, my buddy had a brand-new M4 for a shade over $350.00, with added sales tax. Factor in the $50 for a flip-up rear sight, and he'll have a perfectly serviceable AR-15 for roughly $400.
Now, said buddy falls firmly into the "just wanted an AR to have one" category. Granted, he may shoot some coyotes with it, but mostly, this particular rifle will probably mostly be a range toy; something to dig out and show buddies, maybe blow off rounds at the sandpit. For these reasons, I felt 100% comfortable green-lighting the project for him; it was perfect for what he wanted to do. The suppliers are also often maligned by AR snobs looking down their noses. But these budget offerings are perfect for what my buddy will realistically end up doing with his AR.
My question was: how would an AR-15, pieced together at absolutely-rock-bottom-AR-market-glut prices stand up in the accuracy, reliability, and usefulness departments?
The "Peak AR" Phenomenon
"Peak AR" is a play on words referring to the concept of Peak Oil, in which the oil production capacity of the global community reaches its maximum production capacity, at which time demand and consequent production drop (or almost stop) due to maximum supply and minimal demand. It applies well to the AR gun community.
As of right now, we have got to be close to Peak AR. After the tragic 2012 Newtown school shooting, many feared high-capacity firearms were soon to be outlawed. The gun world, needless to say, started snapping up anything AR related. I remember being in the middle of an AR-15 build at that time, and suddenly all the parts I'd planned and budgeted for simply vanished, or had prices gouged out of proportion. Everyone wanted some, and manufacturers who would never have considered building an AR jumped on board the train and started cranking out AR-platform rifles to meet the onrush of demand and cash in on the phenomenon.
It didn't help when it looked like Hillary Clinton would become president in 2016. Again, everyone feared outright gun bans, so people who already had one or two ARs bought some more, possibly to bury or plan to sell at a profit later. AR output was cranked up even more. Fast forward to mid-2018. Trump is in office, there is no severe danger of another firearms ban in the next year. Nobody is really buying ARs, since everyone who could already has two or three.
On The Question Of Demand
Demand has crashed. Anyone who makes AR-15s is trying to get rid of overstock. Prices have fallen on almost everything AR-related. It's a magical time, and we're at or close to Peak AR. Even after a couple of "scares", there will probably be no better time to build an AR platform rifle than right now, if you've ever wanted to.
As Cheap As It Gets?
When the rifle kit arrived on his door, my buddy wasted no time getting the lower and hoofing the parts to my door for assembly. We brought the kit down to my man-cave, put on some tunes, and I proceeded to school him on the ways of the AR lower assembly.
Yes, he launched some detents – I fortunately had spares. I got to show him the workings of the AR, describe differences between entry-level kit parts and higher-end parts I had on a couple of my rifles, and discuss which upgrades were useful and not over-the top-outright wastes of money. I had an STR stock and single-point sling adapter kicking around, and we threw them on while we were there. We had a great time, and he was positively thrilled with the end product and total experience. His words, "I never thought it would be so easy!"
And really, building AR-15 lowers is extremely easy if you have the right tools and pay attention to detail. These lower parts kits are a great way for the beginner to get started in the AR-15 build world for not much money. They can also use the rifle as a baseline to figure out what improvements to make.
That Whole "Reliability" Thing
But will a less expensive gun fail before a more expensive gun? Aye, there's the rub. It's nothing you can answer definitively "yes" or "no" based on a sum of a gun's parts. You have to remember that (let's be honest here) almost nobody running one of these guns in any scenario will: A) have it on a full-auto lower with a giant pile of pre-loaded mags kicking around, and B) run through those magazines as fast as you can on rock 'n' roll, using it like a belt-fed squad-level machine gun. The vast majority of people purchasing a kit may perform crowd-pleasing semi-auto mag dumps or even play with a bumpfire stock at a sandpit – but on a whole, these guns will usually be serving up semi-rapid, occasionally aimed fire then (hopefully) cleaned and maintained. Under these conditions, a PSA AR-15 will last much, much longer than just 440 rounds – you should easily see many thousands of rounds through a carbine before you need to start replacing or upgrading stuff.
Even hypothetically using an AR-15 to defend a hypothetical bug-out location in a hypothetical post-apocalyptic event where one may indeed have a bunch of hypothetical mags ready to go for defending against a hypothetical threat: if you shoot so rapidly and so often that your gun cooks itself to death, you better have a priest behind you handing you a spare rifle along with your last rites, because something definitely went wrong with the plan somewhere. Even Rick Grimes didn't rip through 440 rounds attacking a Saviors outpost, so you're probably theoretically in good shape regarding your inexpensive AR's round count lifespan.
Putting 'em Where They Count
Non-mechanical disaster struck when my buddy brought his new AR to the range. Being along in years far enough that his eyes have decided to stage focus mutinies, my buddy found that his shiny new AR's iron sights were just a big blurry mess. He ran a few rounds through it, then went home after ensuring it functioned. We started chatting about solutions the next day.
He obviously needed an optic. Fortunately, he had a spare 3x-9x hunting scope kicking around, so he wanted to install that on the rifle. He was starting to consider hunting with the rifle, so he was pretty enthusiastic about the scope idea. We looked at mounting options – he was on a very tight budget – and finally decided on the Nikon P-series two-piece scope rings. He was looking at one-piece bases, but we discerned that the two-piece ring system would offer us more flexibility in mounting this and any other scopes he might want to run in the future. He ordered up the rings next paycheck, and I mounted it all up for him one evening after work. Easy upgrade, made easier by the M4's flattop railed upper receiver.
Everything was going well until he found a kid selling an AR-oriented el cheapo Chinese fixed 4x scope with an illuminated reticle for $40. The tacti-cool 4x went on as quickly as the previous model could come off, and my buddy admitted he thought it looked cooler…and the glowing reticle helped his failing eyes.
What About The Next Time?
The next time, he was able to slap the trigger and group green-tip ammo into about 4" at 50 yards. He was pretty happy, knowing he wasn't a great shot and that it was essentially military surplus ammo. I told him the 1/7 rate of twist barrel might not be doing him any favors with the light bullets, either – but the gun performed exactly as he expected at his skill level.
Since I put the rifle together with him, he has had a neighbor of his (who had a surplus of cast-off, no longer used AR-15 parts) upgrade the upper for free to a stainless 1/8 twist chambered barrel with a free-floating rail. He loves it, since it "looks all badass" and it still shoots, well, 4" groups at 50 yards with him behind the trigger. Guess sometimes it ain't the arrow, it's the Indian. I was able to get behind the wheel and get groups of about 4" at 100 yards from the bench, gritty trigger and all. Not great for a tuned high-dollar AR-15, but not bad for 350 bucks.
However, after several hundred rounds through the gun, my friend with his current rifle setup has happily reported zero malfunctions with the gun. The inexpensive package has performed well for its cost level, demonstrating itself as a notable starter point for upgrades down the road.
Greater Than the Sum Of Its Parts?
But is sourcing pre-made entry-level AR-15 parts kits worth it? Do they perform to a level reasonably high enough to justify not going out and sourcing high-dollar alternatives? Well…that's the real question, isn't it?
From what I've seen, I'm going to take a deep breath, clamp my eyes shut, and say…yes. Throw rocks, but for someone just starting out in the AR-15 world, inexpensive kits are a great place to start. And, to do it without going into serious debt. Our subject rifle met all the goals set before it, at a reasonable price. It also continues to perform to its owner's satisfaction. Staying inside this envelope, kits and those of its ilk are really a pretty good way to go if you're not expecting a match gun or long-term survival gun. So if you're just starting out or can only afford to part ways with $400 or less, shrug off what the snobby high-end AR guys will tell you and try a cheaper kit from a reliable supplier. Look for reviews, ask around, and find what works for you. It's a great way to learn the workings of an AR-15 platform, and they can be upgraded easily.
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Four Secret Disney Tips For Your Next Vacation
There is no more popular vacation destination on earth than Walt Disney World, Florida. Since 1971, the Magic Kingdom has been the foremost tourist attraction, both in America and the world, and with its rides, attractions, characters and events, it's easy to see why.
But even with all of this popularity, there are things a lot of people don't know about the park. Secret events, tricks and backdoors into the park to make your experience all the better.
Join us today, as we bring you four Disney World tips to help you make the best of your upcoming vacation.
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The Train Station Welcome Show
The Magic Kingdom rewards its citizens for their promptness in one extremely fun way: the early morning Train Station Welcome Show. Introduced in 2017, the park's daily welcoming ceremony is a great way to set the mood for the fun and magic of the day ahead.
Arrive fifteen minutes ahead of the park's opening for a cavalcade of all the park's most treasured characters, welcoming you for the day. There's singing, dancing, and a beautiful fireworks display. It's the perfect way to put an official seal on your day, kicking off the magic and getting you in tune with the Disney spirit. Believe us, when you do Disney World, it pays to do it right.
The Kiss Goodnight
Park goers who can't make the early morning welcome can opt to stay thirty minutes after the park's closing for the magical Kiss Goodnight. Taking place at the Cinderella Castle, this is an enchanting, thirty minute light display that is a joy to watch. Delight in the changing, choreographed light display, set to When You Wish Upon a Star. This is another one of those must-see attractions that really completes the entire Disney World experience. Remember: this is the Magic Kingdom, and any excuse for more magic is a bonus!
Free Photos
Disney's PhotoPass cast members take snapshots with paying park visitors to help them capture the memories. That being said, however, they will also gladly take photos for free with your camera or phone, if you approach them. This is "the happiest place on earth", after all, so it makes sense.
Simply ask to take a photo with your favourite camera, remember to adjust the settings on your phone or camera, and get ready to make some memories. And while we're on the topic of photo ops…
Less Crowded Photos
Disney World is a great excuse to take some gorgeous vacation snapshots. And the most popular by far is usually taken in front of Cinderella Castle. But keep in mind that there are many areas of the park that are equally whimsical to take photos at, including the back of Cinderella Castle. Remember to case the campus for good photo opportunities ahead of time and, when faced with the dilemma of waiting twenty minutes for a photo or going exploring, just explore.
And there you have it: four closely guarded Disney World tips to make your next vacation to the Magic Kingdom even more special. For some of the best holiday deals to Disney and other top holiday destinations, visit Rooms101 today and get ready for some serious fun.
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Casas Vacacionales en Orlando, FL Cerca a Disney
Las casas vacacionales en Orlando son propiedades que les brindan a los huéspedes mayor libertad, independencia y un ambiente más cálido que el que se puede percibir en un hotel. Orlando es una gran ciudad, centro turístico de muchas familias en los Estados Unidos y en el mundo entero ya que dispone de gran variedad de parques temáticos de diversas franquicias, siendo la más famosa el parque temático de la mundialmente famosa franquicia Walt Disney.
Casas Vacacionales en Orlando, FL, un lugar cómodo para una gran aventura
Orlando, FL, es un destino vacacional al que suelen ir grupos familiares, desde núcleos familiares de 4 a 6 personas, hasta incluso 10, acudiendo padres, hijos, abuelos, etc.… con la mira de disfrutar de sus asombrosos parques temáticos juntos, en especial el parque temático de Disney World, por lo que el tema del alojamiento cobra vital importancia, sobre todo, si este se encuentra cerca dicho parque. Al viajar las familias toman una serie de decisiones importantes, y en los últimos años, las casas vacacionales de Orlando han tomado mucho auge ya que estas brindan mayor comodidad y privacidad, además permiten a quienes las alquilan poder sentirse como en casa, lo que ayuda a reponer las energías y prepararse para el próximo día, un día lleno de acción y diversión en los parques temáticos de Orlando, FL.
Muchas casas vacacionales en Orlando suelen quedar algo alejadas de los parques temáticos, sin embargo, existen algunas que se encuentran ubicadas estratégicamente a minutos del parque temático de Disney World, el más visitado de todos los de Orlando, FL, de forma que aquellos que logren alquilar o comprar una casa en Orlando, definitivamente debe ser una cerca de Disney.
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Casas vacacionales en Orlando, FL… ¿Rentable?
Este tipo de instalaciones para hospedarse durante un viaje a Orlando suelen ser muy cotizadas, en especial si se tratan de viajes de más de una semana ya que así funciona el alquiler de este tipo de propiedades, las mismas realizan alquileres semanales y no diarios como podría hacerse al hospedarse en un hotel, por lo que visto al inicio puede parecer mucho menos rentable, sin embargo, además de los beneficios ya mencionados, cabe destacar que en realidad alquilar una de esas casas suele salir económicamente hablando, mucho mejor a un mediano-largo plazo, ya que al encontrarse en una casa aunque no se dispone del beneficio de desayuno a la habitación, pueden hacerse compras en el mercado y preparar una buena comida casera, que en definitiva, sale mucho más económico.
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Exercise and Bone Health: A Closer Look
Why Is Exercise Important for Bone Health?
Bone health follows the old adage "Use it or lose it". Stressing bone through activity and exercise encourages it to increase its calcium content and grow stronger and more dense. A sedentary lifestyle has the opposite effect on bones. Inactivity causes the bone to lose calcium and get weaker.
What Exercises Are Best for Good Bone Health?
Any exercise is good because all exercise causes the muscles to contract against the bones, which stresses, or stimulates, them. So-called weightbearing exercises are the best for bone because both muscles and gravity stress the bones.
A few good examples of weightbearing exercises include walking or hiking, running or jogging, aerobics, household chores and yard work, racquet sports, basketball, baseball, cross country and downhill skiing or a ski machine, skating, and weight training.
What Else Is Necessary to Maintain Good Bone Health?
To be strong, bones also need calcium. Increased calcium produces increased bone density which increases strength. Adults need 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams of calcium daily. Sources of calcium include dairy products (the best source), green, leafy vegetables, shellfish, sardines, oysters, hazelnuts, almonds and tofu. Many foods like orange juice, bread and cereal is fortified with calcium. Calcium may also be added in pills or liquid supplements.
What Is Estrogen's Role In Bone Formation?
In women, estrogen helps calcium become absorbed into the bones. After menopause, as estrogen levels lower, calcium losses can increase dramatically and supplements may be considered.
Is Too Much Exercise Harmful?
Yes. Young, highly competitive athletes are most commonly guilty of overexercising by doing too much too fast and not giving their bones enough time to rest. It is important to start to exercise gradually and slowly increase the time and intensity of the workout.
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If you feel tired or ache the day after exercising, you did too much. Decrease the intensity or decrease the duration of your exercise, or both. By slowly building up your exercise program, you will be more likely to stick with it and keep building stronger bones.
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10 Attractions You Can't Miss In Las Vegas
This desert oasis is a city that most people already know a decent amount about. It is one of the biggest epicentres for gambling in the world. When you get off a plane in Las Vegas airport you are immediately greeted by slot machines. As you leave the airport you have amazing views of "The Strip", which is an incredibly long stretch of mega-casino and resorts lit up by glowing neon lights. The gambling doesn't stop there as gas stations and even grocery stores feature slot machines (seriously, people hang out and gamble in grocery stores).
Las Vegas has done an excellent job of adding more than just gambling to its offerings. It attempts to brand itself as the "entertainment capital of the world", and frankly they are doing a pretty good job of it. There are musicians that take up permanent residency in Vegas (yes Britney, Backstreet Boys, and maybe Gaga), an incredible variety of shows (Cirque du Soleil to Blue Man Group), world-class dining options, phenomenal golf courses, mountain hikes, endless shopping (high end to outlet malls), pool parties and nightlife, and even a manmade beach and ski-resort.
As you visit Vegas you will be enthralled by everything "Sin City" has to offer.
This list is in no way inclusive of everything you could plan on a Vegas vacation but is designed to include some of the most iconic Las Vegas attractions that are perfect for the first timer, and things that you may not think to explore.
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1. Welcome to Las Vegas Sign
Taking a picture at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign is a rite of passage for vacationers. Whether you are here for a bachelor party, work convention, or just escaping cold winter temperatures this sign on the South end of The Strip is a perfect way to begin your trip.
2. Visit Foreign Cities
Okay not really, but lots of the casinos are based on a location or theme from somewhere else in the world. The Paris features its own Eiffel Tower and really is reminiscent of Paris, the Venetian is based on Venice (discussed more below), the Luxor is based on ancient Egypt, Caesar's Palace is based off classic Rome, the Imperial Palace shouts out to Imperial Japan, and New York New York is pretty self-explanatory. Visiting a casino is not a substitute for seeing these places, but I recommend exploring more than just the one you stay in as it is fun to see what elements from around the world have implemented in Vegas.
3. Freemont Street (Old Vegas)
Freemont Street is where you will find the old school Vegas casinos like the 4 Queens and Golden Nugget (featuring a water slide through a shark tank). Even though it is old, it is not run down or left behind.
Freemont Street runs straight through most of the big classic casinos, and is a perfect spot to get a drink from an outdoor bar, see some of the most unique street performers in the world, experience free live music, as well as have strippers attempt to pull you in to see their shows (seriously, be careful).
4. Bellagio Fountain and Gardens
Even though each resort has fantastic things to see, the water show and botanical gardens at the Bellagio cannot be missed. The 8-acre man-made lake features a dancing water fountain show choreographed to music. The show is different every 15 minutes, and the results truly are beautiful. This is the spot that was glorified in Oceans 11 (Brad Pitt and George Clooney could make anything glorious).
The gardens in the lobby are exquisitely decorated and maintained for each season with some of the unique plants and flowers in the world. Even as a local I make a point to go down each year to see the gardens decorated with a Christmas theme.
5. Gondola Ride at the Venetian
The sky in this picture really is painted on, and it does look that amazing in person.
The Venetian is a luxury resort based off of Venice Italy. My favorite part of the Venetian is that they built canals throughout the ground floor and mall of the casino, and offer motorized gondola rides while you get serenaded by your very own gondolier.
Even though it makes my husband want to barf, I love how romantic these rides are. Somehow they designed it so that you don't feel like you are floating through the middle of a casino.
6. Adventure Rides at the Stratosphere
The Stratosphere is hotel and casino that towers overall on the North end of The Strip. The Stratosphere is most famous for its views of The Strip and hair-raising rides.
It is by far the tallest building in Vegas, and the rides up top are NOT for someone who is afraid of heights. My favorite is the Big Shot, which shoots your seat straight up the top of the tower and into the sky. It is the tallest thrill ride in the world. If that isn't gutsy enough for you, you can jump off the top via controlled cables to the bottom.
7. The High Roller
This gigantic observation/Ferris wheel is brand new to Las Vegas. It is like the London Eye, but bigger. Surprisingly it really is a fun ride as pods are big enough to feature whole groups of friends, and even your own bar and bartender.
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8. Hoover Dam
Not all the attractions in Vegas feature neon lights. The Hoover Dam is a testament to modern engineering. I found the tour showing how the dam generates power for Las Vegas fascinating. Also, the lake made by the dam (Lake Mead) is great for boating.
9. Las Vegas Ski Resort
Yes, in the mountains just 45 minutes away from The Strip developers built a ski-resort. It is not huge, and does not feature the world's best snow, but the novelty of being able to ski within 45 minutes of the scorching desert heat is unreal.
10. The Mob Museum
Part of the reason that Las Vegas is built the way it is today is that of the involvement of organized crime. The mob used casinos to launder their money. Supposedly organized crime is out of Vegas now, but a fascinating history remains. The Mob Museum doesn't just explore Vegas' criminal history, but the characters that made this possible from around the country. The museum does have some creepy elements as it allows visitors to hold a tommy gun, explore crime scene photos, and even see the bloody walls left from massacres.
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Some Fun Things to do in Williamsburg, Virginia
Whether you're visiting Williamsburg for the first time or live in the area, there is an abundance of activities and places to see. The city is bursting history, fun and excitement. Below are a few of my family's favorite things to do in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia:
1. Colonial Williamsburg – Visit the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg to learn about life in the 18th century. Step back in time to see what life was like for the colonist through tours and reenactments.
2. Jamestown Settlement – The settlement of Jamestown is a fantastic place to visit. Immerse yourself in the 17th-century culture with a Powhatan Indian Village, colonial forts and see the 3 ships that bought settlers to Virginia.
3. Yorktown Battlefield – See the site where the British surrendered and our Independence was won in 1781.
4. Busch Gardens – What would a visit to Williamsburg be without a day at the amusement park? Take a tour through Europe with roller coasters, food, live shows and a stop at Sesame Street Forest of Fun for the little ones. Make sure to ride one of the newer coasters, Griffon, while you're there. Save money by purchasing tickets online with these Busch Gardens discount coupons!
5. Water country USA – Cool off with a visit to the water park. There are water slides of all kinds, 3 kiddie areas, plus a lazy river to beat the heat. If you're planning to visit both Busch Gardens and Water Country, a 2-park pass will help you save some cash.
6. Williamsburg Premium Outlet Mall – Get your shopping fix at the outlets. You'll find stores from Coach to Ann Taylor and even Stride Rite. You are sure to find something to buy at one of the 135 stores!
7. Williamsburg Pottery – Looking for pottery or custom silk flower arraignments? Head to the Williamsburg Pottery for a unique shopping experience.
8. Great Wolf Lodge – Spend the night in one of the neat hotel rooms and experience an indoor waterpark. This is a great time for all seasons of year. There are quite a few activities for kids but be sure to look for specials as it can be rather pricey.
9. Eco Discovery Park – Want to rent bikes or a kayak? Eco Discovery Park has a full service Marina and a nice long bike trail. It's a serene area with lots of native birds such as osprey and herons.
10. Freedom Park – Another place for bike rides is Freedom Park with trails for everyone from beginners to advanced riders.
11. Yankee Candle Store – If you like candles, there is a huge Yankee Candle Flagship store in Williamsburg. You are sure to find every scent of candle and Yankee Candle product imaginable. I also find it just plain neat to see all the different sections that each have their own decor.
12. Sno To Go – Looking for a tasty treat? Try these Hawaiian style snowballs of shaved ice and syrup ( located right across from the Yankee Candle Store). By the way, these are not sno cones. Try them "stuffed" with soft served ice cream inside!
13. Merchant Square – Merchant Square is located within walking distance of Colonial Williamsburg and William and Mary College. You'll find unique shops and delicious restaurants. This is also the area where the Farmers Market is held on Saturdays.
To save money, look for Williamsburg Discount Vacation Packages. If you know that you are going to visit multiple amusement parks, such as Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, in a single visit, you will pay less by purchasing tickets together versus each attraction separately.
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Michael Cohen, Trump's Former Fixer, Reaches Plea Deal Over Payments to Women
Michael D. Cohen, President Trump's former fixer, agreed on Tuesday to plead guilty to campaign finance charges, making the extraordinary admission that he paid a pornographic film actress to secure her silence about an affair she said she had with Mr. Trump.
Mr. Cohen is also expected to plead guilty to multiple counts of bank and tax fraud. For months, prosecutors in New York have been investigating him in connection with those crimes and focusing on his role in helping to arrange financial deals with women connected to Mr. Trump.
Mr. Cohen surrendered to the F.B.I. at the bureau's Lower Manhattan offices at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday. He was expected to appear in United States District Court in Manhattan before Judge William H. Pauley III later in the afternoon.
His lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The plea agreement does not call for Mr. Cohen to cooperate with federal prosecutors in Manhattan, but it does not preclude him from providing information to the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, who is examining the Trump campaign's possible involvement in Russia's interference in the 2016 campaign.
If Mr. Cohen were to substantially assist the special counsel's investigation, Mr. Mueller could recommend a reduction in his sentence.
The guilty plea could represent a pivotal moment in the investigation into the president: a once-loyal aide acknowledging that he made payments to at least one woman who said she had an affair with Mr. Trump, in violation of federal campaign finance law.
Mr. Cohen had been the president's longtime fixer, handling his most sensitive business and personal matters. He once said he would take a bullet for Mr. Trump.
The investigation of Mr. Cohen has focused in part on his role helping to arrange financial deals to secure the silence of women who said they had affairs with Mr. Trump, including Stephanie Clifford, an adult film actress better known as Stormy Daniels.
The charges against Mr. Cohen were not a surprise, but he had signaled recently he might be willing to cooperate with investigators who for months have been conducting an extensive investigation of his personal business dealings. But any bid to negotiate a plea deal under which he would provide information to federal prosecutors in Manhattan in the hopes of a lesser sentence appears to have broken down.
Mr. Cohen's plea agreement comes slightly more than a month after he gave an interview to George Stephanopoulos on ABC News and said he would put "his family and country first" if prosecutors offered him leniency in exchange for incriminating information on Mr. Trump.
In July, in what appeared to another public break with Mr. Trump, one of Mr. Cohen's lawyers, Lanny J. Davis, released a secret audio recording that Mr. Cohen had made of the president in which it seems that Mr. Trump admits knowledge of a payment made to Karen McDougal, a model who said she had an affair with him.
As part of their investigation, prosecutors had been looking into whether Mr. Cohen violated any campaign-finance laws by making the $130,000 payment to Ms. Clifford in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election.
Mr. Cohen's plea culminates a long-running inquiry that became publicly known in April when F.B.I. agents armed with search warrants raided his office, apartment and hotel room, hauling away reams of documents, including pieces of paper salvaged from a shredder, and millions of electronic files contained on a series of cellphones, iPads and computers.
Lawyers for Mr. Cohen and Mr. Trump spent the next four months working with a court-appointed special master to review the documents and data files to determine whether any of the materials were subject to attorney-client privilege and should not be made available to the government.
The special master, Barbara S. Jones, who completed her review last week, issued a series of reports in recent months, finding that only a fraction of the materials were privileged and the rest could be provided to prosecutors for their investigation.
On Monday, the judge overseeing the review, Kimba M. Wood of Federal District Court in Manhattan, issued an order adopting Ms. Jones's findings and ending the review process.
It was unclear on Tuesday what role the materials that Ms. Jones reviewed, which were made available to prosecutors on a rolling basis during her review, may have had in the charges against Mr. Cohen.
One collateral effect of Mr. Cohen's plea agreement is that it may allow Michael Avenatti, Ms. Clifford's lawyer, to proceed with a deposition of Mr. Trump in a lawsuit that Ms. Clifford filed accusing the president of breaking a nondisclosure agreement concerning their affair.
The lawsuit had been stayed by a judge pending the resolution of Mr. Cohen's criminal case. Mr. Avenatti wrote on Twitter on Tuesday that he would now seek to force Mr. Trump to testify "under oath about what he knew, when he knew it and what he did about it."
Benjamin Weiser and Alan Feuer contributed reporting.


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LONDON (AP) — A classic Mercedes-Benz race car driven by Formula 1 legend Juan Manuel Fangio sold for 19.6 million pounds ($29.6 million) at auction in England on Friday.
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The nursery is a shared domain for parents and their newborns to feel comfortable in. Incorporate a sofa or a daybed for naps or as a cosy cuddle corner. There's no need to adhere to traditional pink or blue when decorating a baby's room. Embrace the current interior trend for a gender-neutral palette or plump for soft monochromes to promote a calm atmosphere. Add whimsical trinkets such as dreamcatchers and mobiles to capture your child's attention. These imagination-boosting pieces double up as decorative items, too. Adorning the walls with personal quotes is a classic technique for an infant's interior. Settle on a traditional proverb in calligraphy, or opt for a meaningful word or shorter phrase on a neon sign. Experiment with textures and colours, whether sheepskin rugs, animal-shaped pillows or textured quilts. Scattering bright and tactile pieces around the room will help your child discover the world as he or she grows.
The Toddler's Den
Evoke treasured memories in a toddler's room by framing their art. Pasta pictures, handprints or the first time they wrote their own name can appear pleasingly abstract when displayed effectively. Alternatively, exhibit brightly coloured children's books with appealing covers. Keep the space pristine when it's not in use by choosing toys, games and useful items that are easy to hide away. A fold-up tent or tipi is a space-saving way to transform a plain bedroom into a wonderland. Opt for dual-purpose furniture, such as seating with drawers underneath. Toy chests are indispensable as they look sweet while doubling up as storage, a bedside table or a seat. An open-floor plan allows your toddler the creativity to turn the environment into their own. Try a loft bed to free up plenty of space – whether for play or to stack up toys and games.
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Young minds can change quickly, so it's worth putting a lot of thought into decorating your child's room. To avoid frequent and drastic redesigns, try wall stick-ons combined with smaller themed accessories such as linen, bunting and toys. A farmyard or railway-track rug means your child can use the whole room for play. Or if an item you can tuck away is preferable, a table with scenes drawn on its surface produces the same effect. Encourage more play by utilising the walls. Cover them in chalkboard paint to encourage impromptu sketching sessions or install a giant world map to pique curiosity. Adding a magnetic strip to the wall allows your child to create a photo or magnet display that can be rearranged. For storage, use the full height of a room by installing high shelves or commando nets above beds. Hanging pockets on doors minimise the number of items you'll need to keep at ground level.
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I am a middle age lady who is settting up a website of her life.I inherited a box full of small objects, old photographs, old correspondance from my grandma and I thought I could organise a website around the idea of gathering, photographs, videos, documents and diary.( I would help the person to write his life.
The purpose of it, is to make people write about their life so that they could transmit the " book ! to their children . transebook comes from Trans ( transmit) and E-Book).
I suppose that the audience are for mature people ( 40 till 89 years old )
People with good sense of familly, high education .
As i said transebook comes from Trans ( transmit) and E-Book). I wish to have symbolic meaning in the logo around the book. But i am happy to see other ideas.
I was thinking of a graphic that emphasizes the E in a funny way. But i'd be happy to see free creation around elegance, not strong colours.
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Ideas based on my personal experiences in learning how to manage type 2 diabetes. I stress that I am a diabetic, not a doctor nor a dietician. I have no medical qualifications beyond my own experience. Nothing written here is intended as medical advice, and any ideas you may decide to use should be discussed first with your doctor.
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
The Diabetes Diet Wars
Going by the results, a very long time.
Welcome to the diet wars.
Which camp are you in? Do you follow the low-fat dietary guidelines of the ADA, AHA and USDA? Those guidelines usually start with something like "People with diabetes have the same nutritional needs as anyone else". That is technically accurate, but it implies that we must meet those needs in the same way as everyone else; and that is simply not true. Somehow they blithely ignore the fact that everyone else doesn't have insulin resistance and a struggling or defunct pancreas. They will often follow with something like "The message today: Eat more whole grains! Whole grains and starches are good for you". But we all know that will raise our blood glucose levels, don't we? No problem – they have a solution for that too: "Your doctor may need to adjust your medications when you eat more carbohydrates". In fact, despite the "same as anyone else" preamble the recommended diet is very low-fat and high-carb. It leads, in my opinion, inevitably to over-medication and progression.
I did the approved training with the dietician, but I kept having this radical thought as I saw my numbers go into the stratosphere and realised I would have to ask the doctor for lots of medications if I ate as the dietician recommended – what if there was a way of eating that gave all of the benefits of those grains and starches without doing that to my blood glucose? Much later I have started to read the book "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes. I'm so glad he wrote it because he supports with science many of the decisions I made using logic and my meter some years ago.
Or are you in the low-carbohydrate camp, following weight-loss diets such as Atkins or South Beach and similar, or ultra-low-carb diabetes control diets such as that recommended by Dr Richard Bernstein? Or are you following something less radical such as Gannon and Nuttall's LoBAG (Low Biologically Available Glucose) diet?
If I had to choose one of those it would be Gannon and Nuttall; but I don't belong to any of those warring camps. I know my signature of "Everything in Moderation – Except Laughter" seems rather boring, but I chose it with care. The more I read about diabetes, the more I realised that extremes can kill us. In blood glucose terms both hypo- and hyper- are to be avoided; normal numbers are my aim. The same applies to lipids (cholesterol, especially triglycerides), weight, blood pressure and all of the various medical indicators we have to be aware of. I am honestly mystified as to why the experts keep urging us to go to extremes of low-this and high-that.
Another part of the problem is the word "diet"; it implies a short-term restriction to meet a goal such as weight loss. Diets do not work for us. As diabetics we have a chronic, life-long, life-threatening condition that is directly affected, more than most other conditions, by the food we eat at every meal. We do not need a short-term quick-fix diet. Instead we need to each discover for ourselves a "way of eating" that is delicious and enjoyable to ensure that we can happily follow that way for the rest of our lives, but which also meets our nutrition needs while aiding, rather than exacerbating, our diabetes control or other health problems.
But people like labels so I call my way of eating "low-spike" because that is my aim: to minimise blood glucose spikes after I eat. Compared to the ADA guidelines I eat low-carb, but I don't count carbs because that is not my aim; instead I read my meter after I eat, review what I ate, and adjust the menu next time if the result was unacceptable. It's pretty simple really. Occasionally I check to be sure nothing vital is missing, but the only thing I seem to be missing after six years of eating low-spike is complications.
So I'll keep doing what I'm doing and let the others keep fighting the diet wars.
Cheers, Alan
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter
PS That was my third and final dLIfe column.
4 comments:
- Margie's Musings said...
Last night we went out to eat, Alan, and Bob had brisket, coleslaw and baked beans. His after dinner sugar was 255. Was it the baked beans or the coleslaw or both?
- 11/28/2008 2:08 am
- Alan said...
Hard to say without recipe details. But it could have been either or both.
Some restaurant coleslaws have a lot of sugar, and possibly some starch, in the dressing. Here is just one example: http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-kfc-coleslaw-i72970
With the baked beans there are two possibilities; the beans have some carbs but the sauce can be loaded with sugar and starch too. Here is a classic "healthy" example from the Mayo Clinic, with 57gms carb to the cup (who eats 1/3 cup?): http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/baked-beans/NU00308
Cheers, Alan
- 11/28/2008 7:39 am
- Mark said...
Does drinking Chinese green tea help to control T2 diabetes?
medical training
- 2/05/2009 10:06 pm
- Alan said...
I have seen claims concerning green tea or EGCG and some cancers, although there is still controversy on that subject, but I have never seen any well-supported claims concerning either the tea or it's extract for diabetes of any type.
There are a few non-definitive studies from Asia, but nothing I would place much value on at this time.
I drink tea, including green tea, occasionally but not a lot and for flavour, not really for health.
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B is for Boy Protagonists
My MG Fantasy has a boy protagonist. I normally don't write in a male's POV simply because I'm not very confident I can make it work. Wait, I should clarify: a teenage male POV. All too often I worry he'd come off too girly or overly macho because I'm trying to compensate for my own lack of testosterone.
So, the question of the day is: (actually three questions. My bad.)
If you're female, do you write in a boy's POV?
If you're male, do you write in a girl's POV?
Or at least, ATTEMPT to?
My boy protagonist is a 12-year-old orphan who's searching for his sister to save her from slavery. This is Fantasy, so it's set in a world of my own making, which is not totally out there as far as geography is concerned, but does have fantastical elements and creatures that I created from the bowels of my noggin. Now, while I don't have a problem writing this boy's POV, I sometimes wonder if I have the guts to make him older. As in, have him be a teenage boy and do...whatever it is that teenage boys do. I'm not actually planning to change him. This is more of a hypothetical question.
See, we already have Harry Potter, of course, and J.K. Rowling made it work (though Harry did start out as an 11-year-old so it was MG-ish before it became YA). The other book written in a boy's POV by a female writer that I can think of quickly is Brenna Yovanoff's The Replacement. Again, it works, though as I am female myself, my perception is flawed. Do actual (read: real and alive) teenage boys read The Replacement because it has a male protagonist, and does it make them think the voice is authentically boy? See, I wouldn't know this, and as I don't know any teen boys around my neighborhood and have none of my own (my son's into Thomas the Train at the moment), I wouldn't be able to conduct a study.
(And vice versa for male authors writing in a female's POV)
Do you worry about misrepresenting your characters, too? Or have you gotten it down to a T? Do share. We'd all like to know.
Btw, here's a list of some MG and YA books with male protagonists, in case you're interested (written by both male and female authors).
- Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
- Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer
- The Last Apprentice series by Joseph Delaney
- The Monstrumologist series by Rick Yancey
- Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey
- Percy Jackson/ The Olympians series by Rick Riordan
- Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld
- The Missing series by Margaret Peterson Haddix
- Maze Runner series by James Dashner
- Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini
- Leven Thumps series by Obert Skye
- Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan
- Ender's Saga by Orson Scott Card
- Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud
- Tunnels series by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams
- Pendragon series by D.J. McHale
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Anything by Gordon Korman (e.g. Schooled, The Sixth Grade Nickname Game, Maxx Comedy: The Funniest Kid in America, etc.)
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- Neal Shusterman's books (e.g. Unwind, Downsiders, Bruisers, etc.)
Oh, before I forget, I'm also guest posting on Angie Sandro's blog. If you'd like to read about how my cultural background--in this case, I talk about FOOD!--affects my writing, click here.
Monday, April 02, 2012
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Boy Protagonist
27 comments:
- Connie Keller said...
I'm a woman writing a male's POV in first person and my MC is 17. I was a little anxious about trying it. But when I started my three boys were all teenagers, plus I know all their friends really well, so I thought I could give it a try. And according to the boys, teens, and men that have read the book, I got it right.
Actually, I have to admit that I LOVED writing from a teen male's POV. So I'm doing it again.
- April 2, 2012 at 7:51 AM
- cherie said...
That's cool, Connie!
- April 2, 2012 at 8:04 AM
- Krista McLaughlin said...
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - mostly male characters, there's very few females in the story.
I have the same problem. My current WIP is written from a seventeen year old male's POV and I'm not sure that it is accurate, but I'm trying. When I finish, my goal is to have some guys read the book and tell me what wouldn't be accurate from a male perspective and how I can modify it. Hope that helps!
- April 2, 2012 at 8:05 AM
- Anonymous said...
Funny timing! I was jsut listening to a podcast about men writing female protags. There are some good boy characters out in literature. A favorite in my family is the MC in Frindle. (What's his name??)
- April 2, 2012 at 8:16 AM
- Liz Fichera said...
I do love writing (and reading) YA from a boy's POV. I'm currently reading TWISTED by Lauri Halse Anderson and, so far, she's totally nailed the POV, IMO. It's also very different from her other books like SPEAK and WINTERGIRLS.
- April 2, 2012 at 8:18 AM
- Kate said...
My favorite book (lately) written from a boys POV is YOU AGAINST ME. Jenny Downham did an amazing job writing a complex, flawed, but ultimately lovable and heroic boy.
- April 2, 2012 at 8:35 AM
- Ashley Nixon said...
I write from a male's perspective and I've been told that that you can't tell I'm a girl writing it. HAHAHA. If I am writing from a female's perspective I usual have them a little more tomboy-ish...and hardcore, cause I want my female characters to be strong.
- April 2, 2012 at 9:16 AM
- Cristina said...
great post. I think in "The Replacement" the author did a pretty good job with male POV.
I try to pay attention to how male authors write male characters. One thing they don't do as much is focus on the physical details of emotions. they are more action oriented. Of course you want your MC to be 3 dimensional and have depth, but you have to balance it with some testosterone :)
- April 2, 2012 at 10:02 AM
- J. A. Bennett said...
I totally worry about that which is why I haven't even tried to write from a Male point of view. You are one brave lady, but I also think you're good enough to pull it off. good luck!
And yes, I am feeling much, much, much better. Thanks for asking!
- April 2, 2012 at 10:14 AM
- Stephsco said...
I think writing opposite gender POV has its challenges, but as long as you have beta readers or a critique group to help you along, you can correct any inconsistencies or unbelievable dialogue.
- April 2, 2012 at 10:24 AM
- Kittie Howard said...
In my WIP Jacob's a kid. I have to think back to how my brother talked, also pay attention to what neighborhood kids say. Girls tend to go on and on, which I'm doing now, LOL. Great post!
- April 2, 2012 at 10:28 AM
- Cat Lavoie said...
I have a few pages in my WIP that are from a male POV. I was definitely worried about it being believable ... and I don't think I could pull it off for an entire novel. Great post! :)
- April 2, 2012 at 10:35 AM
- cherie said...
You guys are awesome! I've been thinking of writing a YA story with both a girl and a boy POV...well, as soon as I get over my fear, I guess. LOL!
- April 2, 2012 at 10:37 AM
- Carrie-Anne said...
I've always been gender-atypical, more stereotypically guy-like than girly, and still prefer male friends to female. Even though most of my main characters are female, I do have more than a few main characters who are male, and I've really enjoyed writing their perspective. Right now I'm turning a long short story/novelette/piece of backstory and flashback into a full manuscript, and I'm really happy that the MC is a guy. He ages from 14 to just on the cusp of 21. This book is also third-person limited (at least till his future wife shows up), as opposed to my usual third-person omniscient, so that's also something that's a nice change of pace for me.
- April 2, 2012 at 11:29 AM
- Lori M. Lee said...
When I wrote fanfiction, I wrote almost exclusively from a boy's pov. I like to think I did it well, but that's such a subjective thing lol. My first manuscript, now under revision, is also from a boy's pov.
- April 2, 2012 at 11:36 AM
- Julie said...
I'm writing a male POV for my WIP and I do worry about this. I think I have it down, but it's so hard to know. Great post, and I loved the Harry "you shall not pass!" pic LOL.
- April 2, 2012 at 12:16 PM
- A.M.Supinger said...
Cool post and AWESOME Dumbledore/Gandolf comic! :)
I love reading books with male protagonists, but I've been hesitant to write from that POV. I don't wanna screw it up :P
- April 2, 2012 at 1:25 PM
- Cheree Smith said...
Great post. I haven't written from a boy's perspective as of yet, but I don't mind reading books about them.
- April 2, 2012 at 2:11 PM
- Anonymous said...
Nice post. I have written short stories from a male POV and they are really difficult. I found it so much harder to get inside the characters head.
- April 2, 2012 at 3:12 PM
- Stephanie said...
Half of my recently finished novel is from the POV of a 15 year old boy, and it never occurred to me not to use a male POV. A person in my online critique group flat out told me that as an amateur writer, I should not be writing from an opposite gender POV. I take that as a challenge. I'm not good about being told what to do :)
If the spirit moves you, jump in and take the risk. Just make sure to get the honest opinions of people who are the same gender as your main character. In the end, you'll at least gain writing experience, which is always a good thing.
- April 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM
- Linda - Nickers and Ink said...
Interesting question about POV and writing from another gender's perspective. Challenging, but definitely worth the research!
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- April 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM
- Mina Lobo said...
I agree with Stephsco's point about beta readers - any dudes can give you some pointers from their personal experiences, but remember those'll be *their* personal experiences. Boys and girls (and men and women) are so different from one another as individual people, I don't think I'd worry about writing from the male POV, per se, but just from *your character's* POV. You know what I mean? Maybe some things you feel your character would say/do aren't what a particular male would say/do, but another male might. (That make any sense at all???) :-)
One of my fave authors, Chris Moore, hung out on teenaged goth message boards (which is less creepy than it sounds) to research his Abby Normal character (a teenaged goth gal) for his comedic vampire trilogy. Maybe you could find some similar online hangouts for boys of an age with your character to get a feel for what's going on with them? However you approach it, best of luck with it!
Some Dark Romantic
- April 2, 2012 at 7:47 PM
- Crack You Whip said...
It is so interesting reading all of the A-Z posts!
I only write about myself, which is pathetically sad, but it works.
Absolutely great post!
- April 2, 2012 at 9:44 PM
- Sarah Pearson said...
I've written one YA story and it has a male MC. I don't know if it's any good because I still haven't reread it after finishing the first draft :-)
- April 2, 2012 at 9:47 PM
- Daisy Carter said...
I think writing across gender lines (or racial lines, or sexual orientation lines, etc) can be challenging, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. Sure, we might mess it up. But, like others have said, if we have beta readers and critique groups to help us along, why shouldn't we go for it? If the story in your heart is being whispered to you in a masculine voice, then write it from his POV. You can do it! And, you know, watch a lot of teen movies/tv shows to get into a guy's head. ;)
- April 2, 2012 at 11:06 PM
- Tara Tyler said...
i write both, depending on the story i come up with. i like boys, maybe cause i have 3 =)
- April 3, 2012 at 7:46 AM
- R.A.Desilets said...
I only used to write in a male's perspective up until a year ago when I wrote my first female oriented writing. Since getting back into the female voice, I've found it hard to fall into the male voice again.
But I'm currently editing my novel Rioss (my MC is a gay male) and there are parts that he sounds too girly/worries too much. I am making him ultra paranoid (he's in a mental institution, so I have some leeway here). But the paranoia sometimes stops being paranoia and borders the worrying line (which I'm trying to avoid).
Once I'm done editing two times, I'll be looking for beta readers, who will hopefully be able to tell me when my character crosses the line.
I loved this post by the way, it was very thought-provoking for me - so thank you!
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We are establishing a global business mentoring brand. Small to Medium businesses will join groups of 7 other business owners every fortnight facilitated by a mentor.
- Coaching / Mentoring
- Helping businesses start, grow and exit business faster
- Master Mentoring Groups (learn off each other)
- Helping businesses to grow faster
- Giving the entrepreneur knowledge and confidence (mastery)
- Creating a formula (blueprint) for success
- Getting them to be better and prolific decision makers
- Club / College ie belonging
- Helping entrepreneurs get clear on their endgame
Target Audience - Small to Medium Businesses. They are traditionally very practical yet excitable. They like to have fun but don't like to be sold to.
What we hope to achieve for businesses:
- Accelerate their business
- Help them be more prolific at making faster, better informed decisions without the angst
- Get them enjoying the adventure of business
- Get them experimenting with refining their business formula
- Develop their entrepreneurial eye to capitalise on opportunities and overcome issues
- Help them exit their business
A logo for 'Accelerate Global' that looks good both large and small and in colour and black and white. It should also include the tag line - Master Mentoring. Faster Business.
- We want the brand to signify speed
- We want the brand to feel like a community
- The brand should be simple yet strong
- We want it to be aspirational
- We want it to be practical
- We want the brand to be innovative but solid
- We like lower case as a preference (the A could be either lower or upper case)
- The 'Global' should be less prominent than 'Accelerate' (and could be either Lower case or Capitals)
- Colours we like include (but not limited to) are lime green or orange
- We would like the logo to signify acceleration / upward movement
- We prefer a cross between corporate and casual
Less emphasis should be placed on the WORLD (ie stemming from global there is some cliche images cropping up - if the world is to be incorporated it should be subtle )
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When Apple Inc. first showed off the iPhone 5 back in September, only one game developer landed a coveted slot to provide a demo at the event — Electronic Arts , for the next sequel of its \"Real Racing\" mobile franchise.
At the time, the company had loosely committed to releasing \"Real Racing 3\" in December. That launch got pushed off, with the company citing the need to further polish the game. On Monday, EA announced that the game would release on Feb. 28 for iOS and Android devices.
But a more notable bit of news came as the company also announced the game would be available free of charge. Technically, this is called \"freemium\" in the industry, and it means users can download and play the game for free, but also have the option of purchasing items in the game. EA is essentially banking on the latter to make money from the game.
This is not the first mobile title to go this route, though this may be among the more notable shifts for a game that had previously commanded a relatively high price premium. The predecessor title \"Real Racing 2\" currently costs $5 for the iPhone version, and a version for the iPad at one time charged as much as $10 to download, though the current version of RR2 costs $7 on the tablet.
In an interview with MarketWatch on Monday, Nick Earl of EA said \"Real Racing 3\" was designed from its inception to be a freemium game, and that the new business model was not the cause of the game\'s delay. \"You can\'t really retro-fit this,\" he said, speaking of the notion of shifting a game designed for paid downloads to a free-to-play model. He added that \"we love the model, because we find it very democratic and accessible.\"
Earl, a senior vice president for EA in charge of the roll-out of \"Real Racing 3,\" said the publisher is pushing more of its mobile titles down the freemium route. Mobile games drove about $100 million in revenue for EA\'s third fiscal quarter ended in December, up 18% from the same period the prior year.
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( our standard is 380v50hz/ 3ph)
50% as deposit by T/ T, 50% when sending copy BL
Company Contact:
- Phone: 008615136223681
- Address: Guancheng District, Zhengzhou, Henan, China , zhenghzou, China
- Email:
Published date: June 6, 2014 -
- Business Description: our company could supply some different kinds of farm machine, like
harvester, farm product further processing machinery:peeling, shelling,
crushing, briquetting, etc.
Any need, please contact with me freely.
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