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For the last nine years, I have been raising an ex's son as my own. I am about to become his legal guardian. I never married or had biological children, so this is probably the only official family event I will have in my life. I have gone to countless weddings, showers, brises, christenings — you name it — and have given generously and happily to my friends. If my family hosts a celebration for the guardianship, would it be wrong to strongly hint that equivalent, big occasion gifts are welcome?
Pam, Manhattan
Depending on how your son feels about your soon-to-be-formalized relationship (I won't use the legal terms, "guardian" and "ward," they're way too Oliver Twisty), a party sounds terrific. Just be careful of the boy's feelings. You probably know better than the rest of us that your guardianship comes at the loss of his biological parents. Still, I hope that nine years of love and support have made him as glad for you as you are for him. That is something to celebrate.
But the crux of your question is about loot. Do not give a party for gifts or hint about them, strongly or otherwise. It is mercenary and cheapens the true cause for celebration. (This is equally true of weddings and births.) If you or your son needs something that you can't afford, like a wafer-thin tablet or math tutor, mention it to a close friend and she can pass the word.
Of course, Diana Ross had a point in "It's My Turn" when she sang "This time's just for me." But she wasn't referring to those gift-registry guns you see in romantic comedies. Many of us go without elaborate weddings or biological children and lead rich lives (for which our friends are probably deeply grateful). So be the good mother you are and put tit-for-tat china patterns right out of your head.
Graduate Thesis
I am a recent college graduate. At my parents' suggestion, I contacted a much older family friend about a job. I am interested in a field where he is held in high regard. He agreed to write a letter of recommendation, but said he needed to meet with me a few times. At our first meeting, he made a blatant pass. I was embarrassed and left abruptly. Later, he let me know he would write the letter, but made no mention of what had transpired. I'm torn: I'll feel like a whore if I take his help, but if I don't, my parents will ask questions. What should I do?
It's stomach-turning when people try to use power to their advantage, but it happens every day. So let's get real. The family friend was always going to write the letter, pass or no pass. That's the way family friends work. And being a "whore," in this case, would involve a great deal more than suffering an unwanted advance. Why punish yourself? If we only took recommendations from saints, we wouldn't have many to show our prospective employers.
It's a tough job market out there. And though the old guy was way off-base, he wasn't your boss and didn't condition his letter on your responding to his pass, either. If his name will open a few doors for you, let him knock. You don't have to see him again. (In fact, make sure that you don't.)
Just Asking
My fiancée and I are getting married after living together for three years. We received an R.S.V.P. from a childhood friend of my mother. She is attending, but added a note that said my fiancée and I might enjoy our wedding night more if we spent time "apart" before the wedding. I found this presumptuous and tacky, especially considering that I see this woman once a year, at most, and my fiancée has never met her. Should we respond or let this roll off our backs?
Seth, Durham, N.C.
Let the rolling begin. The woman should never have written her note, but she seems pretty irrelevant in your lives. Why write a snippy letter? What's more, her idea is not bad for creating some wedding magic (and not merely of the recovered chastity variety). My larger concern is with your wedding guest list. I know that parents of the bridal couple are a powerful (and well-funded) lobby, but why invite strangers to your big day? Have you considered that this woman's note was a cagey stunt to get herself uninvited from the hitching of two souls she barely knows?
Brand X
My friend and I disagree about how specifically to request a drink in a private home. He thinks it's fine to say: "Dewar's on the rocks" or "Tanqueray martini." I believe the request should be more generic: scotch or gin. What do you think?
Maggie, New York
You mean, other than the fact that I have some serious shopping to do before I invite your pal to drinks at my place? Don't order by name brand in private homes. If your host has two vodkas, he will offer you a choice. Otherwise, you create a needless bummer by asking for something he can't provide.


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The Kingwood Park Lady Panthers remain unbeaten in District 21-5A play following a 7-1 victory over visiting Crosby Friday night.
Junior midfielder Kobi McNutt notched four goals and an assist in the contest, earning a hat trick in the first half.
"(McNutt)'s distributing the ball and creating plays for others and also making space for herself and she knows what to do with the ball," Kingwood Park head girls soccer coach Jess White said.
Kingwood Park got on the score board in the 15th minute when McNutt bent a set piece into the top right corner. Two minutes later, junior forward Mackenzie Lee lobbed a shot over Crosby's goalkeeper to make it 2-0 at the 23:45 mark in the first half.
In the 20th minute, McNutt nearly scored again, when her set piece from just outside the left corner of the 18-yard box struck the crossbar and ricocheted down inches from the goal line. Sophomore Maddie Guerra headed in the rebound in the fray.
McNutt added two more goals before the half was through – one on a settle-and-strike near the penalty kick line on a cross sent in from Lee and the other on a set piece on which Crosby failed to set up a wall.
By halftime, it was 5-0, Lady Panther favor.
"We're trying to finish on a strong note," White said. "Our schedule is so spread out that we want to maintain chemistry and conditioning all at the same time. It's important that we focus on each individual opponent and not take anything for granted."
Crosby's Kailey Fuchs put the Lady Cougars on the scoreboard in the 53rd on a breakaway that left her one-on-one with Kingwood Park goalkeeper Emma Pinkerton.
McNutt tacked her fourth goal of the night and 19th goal of the season in the 68th minute.
Senior Lady Panther Darby Roach capped the scoring on Kingwood Park's senior night by heading in a corner in the 70th to the applause of her teammates.
"That was great," White said. "Everybody was really happy for her. She plays defense, so she doesn't get that opportunity that much so everybody was really excited. It was very well deserved."
The Lady Panthers will play at Porter and at Atascocita before entering the postseason.
"I think there's always some areas that you can continue to improve in, but there has been steady growth as far as ball movement, communication on the field and we have to continue to take steps in that direction, whether it's a freshman, junior, senior or whatever so that we can be where we want to be in the postseason."


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We watched William Creek disappear in the mirrors and we waved to the film crew on the road and headed towards Farina Station. On the way we stopped at Coward Springs which has a thermal pool. Didn't seem to be too thermal to us but we stopped for lunch and wandered the old homestead and engine man's rooms before heading south along the track
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|The Oodnadatta track Coward Springs
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Have you ever searched for a list of essential carry on travel items, only to find one with weird, out of touch items or shockingly high prices?
I once read one which suggested a $300 carry on handbag and $26 under-eye mask as "essentials." I actually raised my eyebrows incredulously. Surely those can't be the items that people consider essential?
You'll find no such extravagant items in this list. This is all about the basics; the things I always carry on with me, especially for a long haul flight. Traveling by plane can be a really stressful, uncomfortable experience for those of us who can't afford to fly in those glorious first class seats (which airlines rudely always make us walk past). Over the years I've developed a list of items that I always keep on hand in order to make the process as painless as possible.
The Perfect Bag
The best bag for the trip can vary depending on where you're going, how long you're going, how long the flight is, and whether or not you have a suitcase as well. I try to travel with only carry on luggage as much as possible, because I don't like to risk someone losing my luggage or throwing it around and breaking something.
If I'm going on a longer trip with one or two destinations, I will generally take a carry on suitcase with a large handbag that sits on top. I have a lovely set my grandma gave me for graduation that I really love.
Four wheel suitcases are a MUST.
When I studied abroad I had two suitcases with only two wheels and they were a nightmare to drag through the streets of London.
It's also important to have a well designed bag for your personal item. Mine is great because it has lots of pockets and compartments, plus it sits on top of the suitcase and attaches to the handle. This is my ideal setup because airports often involve a lot of walking, and I hate carrying a heavy bag. I'm not a big fan of flying with duffle bags, although Joe loves them.
Whenever we go on trips with multiple destinations or when we're flying on budget airlines, we generally just pack everything into backpacks. I have this Andoer backpack and it's been amazing. It has a laptop sleeve and a padded compartment for my camera (it also works well for other stuff if I'm not taking my camera). Because the bottom half is taken up by that compartment, it means I can stick notebooks, toiletries, or whatever else I need in the smaller compartment on top and it's super easy to find without having to dig through the backpack. I can't recommend this bag enough.
Water Bottle
Buying water bottles at the airport isn't difficult, and they're usually not outrageously priced – though they are definitely marked up. But if you want to save a bit of money (and a bit of plastic!) you can pack a reusable water bottle to fill up at the airport. Airports in many countries have water fountains, and in some countries bars are required to give you tap water if you ask for it. This may not be practical for every country – for example, we bought water bottles in Morocco because the tap water isn't safe for us to drink. (You can invest in water purification systems, though we haven't done this yet.) It's always best to research whether it's safe to drink the tap water before you visit anywhere.
Just make sure the water bottle is empty before you go through security or your bag will get pulled!
Makeup Remover Wipes
This may seem more of a "feminine" thing, but honestly anyone can feel sweaty or gross after a long flight (or rushing through security). I don't usually wear makeup on long flights anyway, so I like to keep some makeup wipes on hand to keep my face feeling fresh and clean.
Wearing a scarf isn't always practical depending on the weather, but if it's cool enough outside to get away with it, they can really come in handy. Planes can get very cold when the air is blasting, and while overnight flights usually provide blankets, it's always good to have something on hand. Plus I'm still not sure if those blankets are clean or not… don't tell me though, it's better if I don't know.
Anti-bacterial Wipes and Hand Sanitizer
Planes and airports are GERM CENTRAL. I try not to think too much about how many sick people may have touched something, or someone who doesn't wash their hands in the bathroom (we've all seen someone just walk out of a stall and leave the bathroom). It's not good to dwell on, and I try not to go overboard, but I will sometimes wipe down the tray table or TV in my seat. And I definitely make sure to use hand sanitizer before eating.
And please for the love of God, do not use the toilets without shoes on.
Medicine and/or vitamins
We have a little first aid kit that we take with us when we travel. A few things that I usually bring with me:
-Vitamin C (I try to take this around flying to boost my immune system)
-Painkillers (Ibuprofen, paracetamol, etc)
-Throat lozenges (The air on the plane can be irritating and cause cough attacks)
-Indigestion and heartburn medicine (That plane food can be a bit iffy)
-Cold medicine (If you're in a foreign country it can be tricky to find the right medicine, so it's good to have some on hand)
Melatonin or anything that makes you drowsy can be useful, though I usually don't personally take it on planes.
We don't always have room to bring much, but it's always better if you can bring some of your own snacks. Firstly, buying food at the airport or on the plane is expensive. Secondly, long flights do usually offer meals, but sometimes they're really gross. It's good to have backup snacks just in case. Lastly, if you plan in advance it's easier to get something more nourishing, instead of just eating chips and candy.
I have read that there are benefits to fasting on flights, but truthfully I haven't tried it yet because I like food and sometimes it's the best way to cure boredom when you've been sitting on a place for 5 hours.
Magazine or Book
I always like to have at least one physical magazine or book to read on long trips. It's good to have the option if you're running low on battery or don't have signal. Plus, on long flights my eyes will start hurting if I spend too long watching movies or looking at my phone. Spending a few hours in the air is a great way to get a digital detox and stop looking at a screen for a bit!
Lotion, Chapstick, and Face Spray
One of the things I hate the most about flights is how much it dries out my skin! The air on planes is terrible and before long my knuckles are cracking and my lips are chapped, so I always keep lotion and chapstick on hand. Face sprays are really refreshing as well and help when it's been too many hours and all I can think about is getting off the plane.
It's always useful to have tissues on hand, especially because sometimes while traveling you find yourself in a bathroom with no toilet paper.
Headphones and Ear Plugs
These are often provided but they're not great quality. Over the ear headphones are great for canceling out the noise of the plane. I usually take my Beats headphones, as well as my regular Apple ones, because sometimes the over the ear ones start to hurt. They're also not great if you want to have music or noise playing while you try to sleep.
I usually like to have ear plugs as well in case I just need some peace and quiet.
Portable Charger
Long haul flights often have some kind of outlet or USB charging port, but sometimes they don't work, and shorter flights rarely have them. Joe and I always take our portable charger, which has two USB ports and holds 8 charges. It's not the smallest, but the fact that we can use it for so long without charging it makes it well worth the space it takes up.
Chargers and adapters
The portable charger is great when you're on the go, but sometimes you have a long layover and end up spending hours in the airport. I might need to charge my laptop or iPad while I'm there, so I make sure to have all the chargers easily accessible. It's also great to have an international adapter, that way you can stay charged no matter what country you're in!
Neck Pillow and Sleep Mask
Again, overnight flights often provide a pillow and a sleep mask, but they're not always great quality. I have a sleep mask which is cute, soft, and has a little bag to keep it clean. Travel pillows can be slightly annoying to deal with, and it's difficult to keep them off of questionable surfaces, but they can definitely come in handy if you really need to be able to sleep on a flight.
Travel Wallet
One of the things that can get me flustered in the airport is trying to keep up with my passport, residence permit, boarding pass and phone. Plus I need a good place to keep a pen, money/credit card, and keys to my luggage locks. This travel wallet that I received for Christmas is perfect for all of it.
Sometimes if I'm traveling with a backpack that makes it harder to get the wallet in and out, I'll take a tiny purse or fanny pack (hey, they're really useful) so that I can get what I need quickly.
This is a small thing, but many times when you travel to a new country you have to fill out a landing card. They usually have some extras on the plane, but you'll have to ask the attendant, they'll have to track one down, you have to flag them down to give it back… it's honestly too much hassle. Keep one on you for anything you might have to fill out.
I'm a big fan of keeping a travel journal as well, so add in a notebook and you can write about all your adventures.
A couple things that I personally find helpful:
Stress Away Essential Oil Roller
I'm a lot more chill in airports than I used to be, but get me in Heathrow and I can start to get a bit flustered. I love using essential oil rollers because it helps me feel more grounded. I can't definitely say that the oils always make my stress disappear, but even just the act of stopping to roll it on helps me acknowledge that I'm stressed and that I want to let go of it. Plus they smell nice.
Compression Socks
I'm one of those people whose feet swell horribly on long flights. (TMI? Just wait til it happens to you and you'll be glad for the advice.) When we went to Australia earlier this year we had a 7 hour flight followed by a 13 hour flight, and it was painful. We purchased compression socks beforehand, and while it didn't stop the swelling entirely, it definitely helped. I also suffer from restless leg syndrome, and I noticed a significant improvement when wearing the socks.
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Japanese Occupation of Korea
1910-1945WARNING: The following subject may be sensitive to some!
Check out -> Japanese Occupation of Korea Part 1
History Continued (Part 2)
Korea under Japanese Rule Wikipedia
(all info in this article comes from Wikipedia & other various sources - all linked for you to easily access and read more about, I only included the more major and significant information).
1926 - June 10th Movement a.k.a another 'Manse Demonstration'
Brought on by the mourning of King Sunjong, the Japanese, reminded of what took place after Gojong died, kept a closer watch on the Koreans in case another such protest should occur. University students and middle school students alike joined in. Flags, statements, and flyers were made, and after 10,000 flyers were printed, all the students took them back to their respective schools and began dispersing them amongst the student population. University students and middle school students alike joined in. At 8:30 am, on June 10th, 240,000 students including about 300 middle school students, lined the streets and paraded through downtown Seoul scattering the independence proclamations and shouting "10,000 years of independent Joseon! The Japanese suppressed this movement and 210 students were caught, 53 imprisoned, 7 students were prosecuted ranging from 1-3yrs. It was the first street demonstration for National Independence that had been solely planned and carried out by students. This movement revived the stagnant independence movement.
1929 - Gwangju Student Independence Movement
The first movement was brought on when some Japanese students harassed a few Korean female students. On November 3rd, the students were forced to sing the National Anthem of Japan, but instead of singing, the students remained quiet or shouted for independence. The second movement on November 12th, student groups lead by Jaeseong Jang passed out requests for people to join this movement. A few high schools decided to go on strike against the Japanese regime. More people were ignited to join when the Japanese threatened suspension on them.
1931 - Wanpaoshan Incident
Anti-Chinese Riots broke out called 'Wanpaoshan Incident'. as a result of public anger against the treatment of Korean migrants in Manchuria.
1939/1940 - Ordinances 19 & 20
"Name change policy" where they could voluntarily change their surname and their given name to a Japanese one. In April they began to promote this policy more seriously and the name change rate went up quickly from 3.9% in April to 80.3% in August. Some say the reason for the drastic change was b/c they were harassed if they didn't change their name, others say they changed their names so they wouldn't be discriminated against. Most of this was only a 'Shi' change (a surname/family name) change. Only 9.6% changed their given name. In 1939, there were 981,000 Koreans living in Japan as immigrants.
This name change policy was a part of Japan's assimilation efforts and was heavily resisted by the Korean people. Those who kept their Korean names were not allowed to enrol in school, were refused service in government offices and were excluded from the list for food rations & other supplies.
1939-1944 - National Mobilization Law, Deportation of forced labour
Japan started to draft Koreans in 1944 when WW2 looked dire before then it was according to history voluntary. Even so, because of the conscription and drafting, the Japanese didn't trust the Korean soldiers who fought beside them and at times killed them in order to not let them turn on them when the Americans invaded.
WW2 (also noted the Pacific War & the 2nd Sino-Japanese war) had broken out in 1939, the US got involved in it when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on June 7th, 1941. The US subsequently declared war on Japan (as well as Britain, Australia & other nations) and then Germany declared war on the US. Hitler had already been wreaking havoc in Germany and conquering country and state after one another. He first made a pact with Russian leader Stalin whom he later backstabbed and attacked Russia. Germany and Japan signed a "pact" agreement & Italy signed it a year later. The Holocaust also happened during Hitler's reign in Germany where over 6million Jews were killed by Nazi Germany, marked as the "deadliest genocide in history". Both the German's & the Japanese's goal was World Domination.
1945 - End of WW2
Following the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese surrendered to the allied forces on the 15th of August, ending 35 years of Japanese occupation. On September 8th, American forces arrived in the Southern part of Korea, while the Soviet Army and some Korean Communists stationed themselves in the Northern part. US Colonel Dean Rusk proposed to the Soviet Military administrator that Korea should be split at the 38th Parallel - this proposal was made at an emergency meeting to determine postwar spheres of influence, which lead to the division of Korea.
1946 - 'Name Restoration Order'
'Name Restoration Order' was issued on October 23 by the United States, which enabled Koreans to restore their Korean names if they wanted.
Most of the Korean industry was in the North while the agriculture was in the South. Because of the North would frequently cut electricity and other things. Presidential elections were held in 1948 and the American troops withdrew in 1949. Jeju Uprising also took place in this period. This was a very "unstable" time b/c of Communist beliefs under Soviet leadership in the North and Democratic/Capitalistic beliefs under American leadership in the South. They all wanted to be unified but b/c of these political differences it was nearly impossible. The clip from Arirang Tv states that Korea would never have been split if not for the Japanese Occupation which caused all these divisions to begin with. B/c independent activists had to flee to China, Russia or other such places, people were encountering different political stances.
By June 25, 1950, the North attacked the South and marked the beginning of the war.
Human experiments were taking place here during WW2. The things these prisoners were faced with were: Vivisection, germ warfare attacks, Frostbite testing, Syphilis, Rape and forced pregnancy, weapon testing (used as a human test weapon), Other experiments such as sea water injections, starvation, gas chambers and even being burned or buried alive.
Seoul 1945 (2006)
MV (doesn't show much of the drama mostly just the earlier episodes)
The first 4 episodes are set in the latter years of the Japanese Occupation. Then it is focused during the times between the Occupation till the War that breaks out because of different ideals/beliefs brought on by the Soviet North and the Democratic South. At the end of WW2, Russia obtained control over the North and the US over the South - different doctrines were being taught. (This reminds me of that documentary I watched from Arirang TV where she says that North/South would never have split if it hadn't been for the occupation). Hae Kyeong (Ke Hee) grew up as a servant to Suk Kyung who's father was a Pro-Japanese traitor. Hae Kyung is in love with a childhood friend from her hometown, Oon Hyuk, who later flees to Russia because of his communistic beliefs and friends in that field. Dong Woo is also the son of a pro-Japanese traitor but his father quickly releases all ties to that in order to save himself from the persecution that would surely follow. He is engaged to Suk Kyung since childhood (an arranged engagement) but she only cares for him as a brother or friend, not as a man. Suk Kyung is envious of Ke Hee whom Oon Hyuk loves but whom she loves. Because of all these entanglements, the characters are constantly moved from one thing to another. Once again, I didn't like this very much because of the main girl being in love with a man with the wrong ideas. I finished this drama solely for Dong Woo and the period of time it was set in. Episodes 50-71 are set during the Korean war.
DW - "You say that there is no hope in the South, but it's the North that is without hope in my view. Look how many people the Russian communists have killed and how many people have been robbed of their possessions and driven to the South. Communism? How could everyone be equal? It's a fantasy, a dream."
OH - "We're not trying to make everyone equal. But everyone must be allowed equal opportunity. How about the United States, the leader of Capitalism? Is it a land of opportunity where everyone reaps the fruit of their efforts? Slaves worked like animals, immigrants and white working class make all the sacrifices, and only the privileged few live good lives."
DW - "Do you think it's any different in Russia and communist countries? A communist government holds absolute authority over its state and dominates the people. The only difference is the do it in the "name" of the common people. A mature democracy is the only hope for South Korea. A mature Capitalism."
Oasis (2003)
MV (contains spoilers)
During this period in time, our main leads father was killed before his eyes by a man. years pass, he meets and falls in love with a woman. He finds out that the man who killed his father is currently where the girl he loves lives. He is torn between love and revenge. It's a nice love story set in this terrible time.
Quotes: "Thank you for being born, for meeting me, for being with me."
Amnok River Flows (2008)
About a man who fled to Germany after being chased down for participating in the March movement of 1919. He lives his life there and writes about home. He is a philosopher and ex-doctor in training. and eventually a novelist. The first episode follows what is written in his novel. the following episodes are all filmed in Germany and they show the girls from there that like him (his own moral dedication to his wife back home - although it was only physically because, in my eyes, his heart was not there - but, of course, it was an arranged marriage). The Hitler Nazi outbreak, the hiding of Jews and the eventual freeing of Korea and his death.
Eyes of Dawn (1991)
I have not seen this, but it's supposed to be about a comfort woman who ends up in a love triangle of sorts with 2 men: one she meets and falls in love with but is separated from because of the war, and another she meets after and plans to marry until she is reunited with her love. (The thing I don't like, from reading the synopsis of this drama, is that the one she loves is once again a North Korean soldier - it seems these dramas like to make the women love them instead of the ones on the South side... :/ *my main tiff with 'Seoul 1945'* So I don't think I'll ever watch this.) But it got high ratings when it aired.
Into the Flames (2014)
MV of the first 4 episodes (contains minor spoilers)
This drama starts out in 1943 of the Japanese occupation and it shows the discrimination of the Joseon people in Japan (where the main character resided until Korea was freed in 1945). It shows him as a youth learning martial arts but having to do whatever the dojo master tells him to - which ended up making him do some gangster like things in the process. He meets a friend (a fellow Joseon) and they become close. There is a love triangle between them with a Japanese girl as young men. When Korea is freed, the lead and his family move back to Korea. Then the drama skips to 1966. Only the first 4 episodes are during the Japanese occupation. (but I personally think it's the best part of the drama - the rest is good but the first 4 episodes are just amazing IMO).
The Last Princess (2016)
About the last princess of Joseon, she was taken from her homeland and sent to Japan, she dreamed of the day she could go back home, but things kept her away and then the government kept her shunned from returning for political reasons, so she didn't get to see her beloved homeland until she was quite old and not many remembered her. Her life was so sad. :'( She longed for her homeland so bad it was all she could think about. And her friend who stopped at nothing to try and bring her home.
Assassination (2015)
A group of resistance fighters gathers to be assassins with a plan to eliminate a few of the Japanese higher officers and betrayers of the country. But there is also a betrayer amongst them. The main lead is a daughter of one Korea's biggest traitors, her mother was killed when she was only a baby and she was separated from her twin sister. When they meet later, they are on different sides of the fence and harsh truths are brought to light.
Dongju: Portrait of a Poet (2016)
It's a "portrait" or a depiction of the life of a Korean poet who lived during the Japanese occupation. It shows pieces of his life: his desire to write poetry despite troubling times, his own quest for freedom and wanting to help his cousin with the independence move and his capture and torture by the Japanese. It goes back and forth from the past to his interrogation. It's black and white film. He was kept in a war prison in Fukuoka Japan where they would do live experiments on the prisoners, one being the lethal injection of seawater. "In this prison, more than 1,800 people died getting unidentified injections."
Quotes: "I shall walk the path given to me."
The Silenced (2015)
A group of young girls who get sent to an all girls "sanatorium" where they would send girls who had sicknesses or illnesses that their families didn't want to deal with, basically they were abandoned by their families to the state. In a time of the Japanese Colonization, these girls were experiencing frightening things there and to begin to search for what is going on under their eyes. What they find is horrible.
Love, Lies (2016)
Girls raised in a Gisaeng house, the ones blessed with a voice are promoted to be singers. The two main girls are friends, and they go their separate ways after one betrays her friends' trust with her love. It's the start of a path of vengeance that ultimately becomes a poison; betrayal lead to hatred and love turned to lies. In the time of the Japanese occupation, it's the last of the Gisaengs.
Hanbando (2006)
It's a bit of the future mixed with the past from the start of the Japanese annexation treaty, the last king/emperor and his seal. Korea is trying to pass a railroad with N.Korea (in order to become unified), but Japan claims to have ownership of that land because of a stamped seal that was given to them by the king. A historian claims that the seal is fake and goes out of his way to prove it. (I added this to the list because of its link to the start of the annexation treaty).
Lost Memories (2009)
Trailer (if I had watched the trailer first I would have understood the drama more clearly lol)
Based in a world where Japan still occupied Korea much into the future and the fighters who knew about this trick - fight to take back what was theirs. A man who was raised in Japan and has "memories" of a past he doesn't remember, finds the key to his lost memories and joins the fight for his country.
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Lee Sang That Lee Sang (2013)
Based on a renowned Korean Author who is generally outcasted in the Korean literacy field. This drama is about a fictional imagination of what his life might have been or could have been if his skill was used elsewhere. I personally really want to watch this because of the cast. I have not found it anywhere to watch yet. If anyone knows of a working link or site, please let me know. ^^
Battleship Island (2017)
Hashima Island (Japan's "ghost island" nicknamed 'Battleship Island' after its shape) Wikipedia
"Beginning in the 1930s and until the end of the Second World War, Korean conscripted civilians and Chinese prisoners of war were forced to work under very harsh conditions and brutal treatment at the Mitsubishi facility as forced laborers under Japanese wartime mobilization policies. During this period, it is estimated that about 1,300 of those conscripted laborers died on the island due to various dangers, including underground accidents, exhaustion, and malnutrition." - Wikipedia
This focuses on 3 POW's who work here, one a fighter, one a father and one an independence fighter.
Park Yeol (2017)
"An anarchist and independence activist during the Japanese rule who plotted a bomb attack on Crown Prince Hirohito on his wedding day." - Wikipedia *don't go into this movie expecting a happy ending*
All of these videos below are good and worth watching if you are interested in learning more about this era and what the people experienced as well as getting factual insight on it. (believe me, YT is loaded with a bunch of crap on this dished out from the opposite spectrum - these are the few good ones I managed to find and I wish I could find more on the in-depth policies, racial discrimination and torture things the people had to go through).
During WW2, 450,000 Korean male labourers were involuntarily sent to Japan.
This will conclude my article on the Japanese Occupation of Korea; please keep an eye out for the following article discussing what took place after the Korean war, the Vietnam war and Korea's role in it, the financial situations, the May 18th massacre and what lead up to it and so forth. ^_^
Check out -> Japanese Occupation of Korea Part 1


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Welcome to Tomball Smiles Dentistry
Tomball Smiles Dentistry, located near Main Street Tomball, Tomball Town Center, Tomball Park, and Tomball Parkway is your family dentist office in Tomball Texas. We're serving up smiles throughout Tomball, Hufsmith, Stagecoach, Willow, Rose Hill, Kohrville, Klein, Pinehurst, and other local areas. We put your comfort first, providing a gentle touch and friendly, professional care for all of your family's dental needs. You can book an appointment through our website. If you have any questions or wish to speak about any of the dental services we provide, feel free to give us a call at 281-256-7554. It's our pleasure to serve you. General Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Hygiene and Emergency Dental Care are all provided under one roof. Our comprehensive dental services consists of Crowns (including Single-Visit Crowns CEREC® CAD/CAM), Root Canal, Fillings, Gum Disease Treatment, Wisdom Teeth Removal, Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Dental Cleanings, and Dental Check-ups. Our caring team of dentists and hygienists use the latest dental equipment including Electronic Dental Records, Digital X-ray Technology, Intraoral Camera, Lasers, and other modern amenities. You can find more information about what we provide on our Services page. Let us know if you have questions. Tomball Smiles Dentistry dental providers accept most PPO carriers, some HMOs, and offer payment options with My Smile Dental Plan and Smile Generation Financial. We believe in making an impact throughout the local community by serving. Our dedicated team has volunteered their time toward Special Olympics, Charity: Water and Star of Hope Toy Drives and has provided donated dentistry as Smile Generation Serve Day participants. It is our goal to provide your entire family with outstanding service and the dental care you deserve.


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I love going to the cinema, but it's really expensive. My friends and I are used to finding ways of making it as cheap as possible. We are big fans of Meerkat Meals & Movies. For those of you living under a rock, Meerkat Movies is an offer from Compare the Market which when you enrol, gets you BOGOF on cinema tickets on either a Tuesday or Wednesday each week for a year. 2 for 1 cinema tickets are not to be sniffed at!
Here I will show you how to get Meerkat Movies and get your year's worth of 2 for 1 cinema tickets!
To be eligible, you do need to make a purchase from the website, but there is a hack, which will cost you just a few pounds, and it will mean you can make back that initial spend in just one cinema trip.
Hop on over to Compare the Market, and find the Travel Insurance option. At the bottom of the page is a short video, showing you these selections, but if you are confident to do this on your own, just work through the questions, selecting these options:
- UK Break
- Single trip
- Choose some dates quite soon, I've found that a weekend break (Friday to Monday) usually seems quite cheap
- Select "Just me" for who you want to insure
- Enter your date of birth
- Don't add on any additional types of cover
- Don't declare any medical conditions. (This is a trip you are NOT going on – of course if you are buying actual insurance for a real life trip, you should be 100% honest about any medical conditions you or anyone in your party may have)
- Fill our your Email Address, First Name and Surname
- Select whether you agree to receiving marketing communications (you can always unsubscribe later)
- Select that you have read the Terms & Conditions (once you've read them of course)
Then select "Get Quotes". The quotes will be displayed in price order, starting with the cheapest at the top. As you can see from the step by step video below, I found one for £1.60. I therefore decided not to try again. If you are not happy with the prices, it can sometimes be worth trying slightly different dates.
When you click on the "More Details" option – it will show you that the policy is eligible for enrol in the Meerkat Movies programme if you proceed with the purchase. You should then choose "Go to provider". It is essential that you use this link to make your purchase, as it is tracked back to ensure your qualifying purchase came from Compare the Market.
My video doesn't show this part, mainly because I am already enrolled in the programme, but also because every insurer's website is slightly different – but hopefully they should be pretty self explanatory. Any problems – drop me an email, I'd be happy to help!
Once you've bought the policy, within 24-48 hours you will be emailed offering enrollment into Meerkat Movies. You will need the details of your policy. At this point I would recommend downloading the app. Every week you can log in and get your personalised code for that week.
You only need to go to the cinema once in a year to make a profit from this deal and although it may seem fiddly at first, it is well worth doing. Your friends will love you too!
Meerkat meals added 2018!
Thanks to Meerkat Meals, you can now get two for one on a variatety of meals out – check the website for up to date information, but joining is exactly the same! Meerkat Meals allows you to get two for one on meals (starters, main courses and desserts) on every day between Sunday to Thursday ALL YEAR! That means in a year you could have over 250 free starters, free main courses and free desserts! I mean – why would you not join!?
If your Meerkat Meals & Movies is about to run out – you can either repeat the hack for the following year, or if you have genuinely bought an insurance product through Compare the Market you can request your reward be extended. I did have an expiry date of the end of January – but as I did my home insurance through them just a month or two ago, I've now got it extended until the end of November!
If you like this hack, you should read my post on cheap West End Theatre tickets!


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Apple Issues New $1 Billion 'Green Bond' To Fund Renewable EnergyBy Brian Spaen
Last year, Apple issued a $1.5 billion green bond that aided in the company's dedication to run completely off of renewable energy. The tech giant has nearly reached full capacity at 96 percent, and they're planning for the second bond of $1 billion to push them over the finish line. They've now issued the most money in climate bonds through US dollars.
Green bonds, or climate bonds, are tax-exempt bonds given to organizations to develop sustainability projects. They can take either abandoned or undeveloped areas and turn them into valuable properties that can enrich the environment. $81 billion worth of bonds were issued in 2016, and that the number could reach up to $150 billion this year.
There are many factors that Apple will focus on with the $1 billion green bond. The company will attempt to limit waste with less carbon emissions and being more efficient in their production. They will continue to remove harmful chemicals in their manufacturing plants and will look toward using recycled materials. Finally, they will be investing in more renewable energy sources.
Alex Webb of explains that Apple will be part of the process in opening "solar energy, hydroelectric plants and biogas facilities in Oregon, North Carolina, Nevada, Arizona and California." The company already committed $850 million to a 130-megawatt solar farm in Monterey County, California, back in 2015. Once completed, it should be able to run all of Apple's facilities in the state.
Supply chains that aren't directly owned by Apple are all that's left to run on renewable energy. Otherwise, offices and data centers throughout the world are all hooked up to sustainable sources. The company also hopes to strengthen its recycling by shifting to a closed-loop supply chain.
Inside of the closed-loop, the company plans to ultimately eliminate mining for the reuse of older gadgets. For example, old iPhone 6 devices would be melted down and used in other products and they would strictly use recycled tin. They will also continue to push their program where they can turn in their old laptops and phones for credit or gift cards when applicable.
Apple has with mining for their materials, especially with how often they upgrade their products. Not only were there harmful chemicals in their production, but children were involved in other countries and they were using tin from areas that led to the demolition of trees and animal habitats.
That's since changed as CEO Tim Cook has pushed their sustainable efforts. "Earth's resources won't last forever" and "technology must be safe for people to make and use." Issuing a second bond in as many years clearly shows the passion in creating a better environment.
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"Our house is still on fire," Greta Thunberg said.
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China is banning several kinds of single-use plastic gradually over the next five years.
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One of our own, Bridget Zinn, was recently diagnosed with cancer. The Kidlitosphere, as it does, immediately rose to the occasion and organized an auction to help with her medical expenses.
And what an auction it is! People have donated art, books, crafts, manuscript critiques, even the chance to have your name in a Babymouse books.
Because I'm a bad blogger, the auction is partway over. But look at it this way--there's more to come! Go see what treasures await you.
And Bridget, we're all pulling for you.
ETA because what was up with that title? I certainly have no idea. *whistles innocently*


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"A wonderful place to relax - with wonderful helpful owners."
3 things they loved about the trip
- Large spacious home - very clean
- Walking around the village watching the tide go out.
- Eating at all the wonderful places the owners recommended - everything is withing walking distance!
"This home is much nicer than the photos present it. There is an very private apartment suite on the bottom floor of this 4 story home. The upstairs kitchen is awesome!"


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reddysuma00 needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 40 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
Not yet decided
We are developing a trip journaling mobile application that would allow users to record, catalog and share their trips. We want users to share their entire trip narrative/itinerary (not just pictures) in an interesting and simple way.
For each individual experience (i.e. visiting a museum during a trip to Paris), a mobile app user logs into the app and inputs/uploads information about the venue/activity, including:
1. Location details (via foursquare, ex. Buck's Coffeeshop, or written in by user); this would include pins on a map.
2. Pictures (via camera roll, Instagram)
3. Activity details (accommodations, attractions, entertainment, food & drink, nature, shopping, other)
4. Captions/comments (written in)
5. Tagged companions
6. Rating
At the end of the trip, the final result would be 1) a trip narrative that could be shared in the form of an itinerary, as well as 2) the individual experiences that make up the entire trip (that can also be shared).
1) Design the look and layout of the summarized narrative that will be shared in the form of an itinerary. Multiple versions of this would be great, experimenting with amount of information listed on the itinerary
2) Design the look and layout of an individual trip experience.
Two versions of each of the above should be created: one version for mobile (what the app user would review before sharing with friends) and one version for web/pdf that would be what the what a friend of the user would see.
Each individual trip experience would have any or all of the following components: location detail, picture(s), activity, caption, companion name, rating.
A trip narrative would be made up of the individual experiences, but may or may not exclude some of the details to create a simple, streamlined look.
Both the individual trip experiences and the full trip narrative may consist of multiple pages.
Two documents are attached.
Document 1 – Sample Montreal Itineraries (Word Doc)
Two versions of a trip narrative: 1) a highly summarized itinerary just in list form, and 2) trip details for every experience, including names of companions, pictures for each experience, captions (sometimes) and ratings. Use these details to create your design.
Document 2 – Iphone5 Screenshot/Mock-ups in Omnigraffle
Rough examples of what may be seen on the iphone app. This representation is its most basic & boring format!
Screen shot 1: Sample narrative version 1 as produced by traveller/app user
Screen shot 2: Sample narrative version 2 as produced by traveller/app user
Screen shot 3: individual experience version 1 as produced by traveller/app user
Screen shot 4: individual experience version 2 as produced by traveller/app user
Lastly, please think creatively when working with document 1! What is a creative way to portray a trip? A narrative?


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Germany's electricity grid stable amid energy transition
Germany's power grid stability and security of supply has been stable over recent years despite a huge expansion of intermittent green electricity production. Average power outages per consumer amounted to little over 15 minutes in 2017, a slight increase from under 13 minutes in 2016, according to the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA),
The increase was caused by extreme weather events like storms, floods and snow, rather than the energy transition. "The energy transition and the rising share of decentralised generating capacity continue to have no negative effects on the quality of supply," the agency said in a press release. "Interruption times in the distribution network caused by weather events more than doubled compared to a year earlier."
When systematic monitoring started in 2006, average outage times exceeded 20 minutes (see graph). In the same period, the share of renewable electricity production in Germany rose from 11.3 to 33.1 percent, mostly from fluctuating sources such as wind and solar power stations.
The statistic is based on the international "System Average Interruption Duration Index" (SAIDI), which measures the total duration of electricity blackouts longer than three minutes for the average customer.
Germany's security of supply is among the best in Europe, according to the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER). In the CEER's 2018 comparison of 2016 figures, the country's SAIDI score including exceptional disruptions ranked second in the European Union. Only Switzerland fared better. By contrast, the UK, France and Spain each had around 50 minutes of disruptions per year. Romania had the longest interruptions, averaging 371 minutes.
Globally, Germany also fares very well. US citizens on average "went without power for four hours during the year" in 2016, according to the US Energy Information Agency (EIA). In Western Australia's three grids, the SAIDI score was 233, 1077 and 343 minutes in 2016-17.
Generally, security of supply strongly correlates with the share of underground electricity cables. In Germany, 80 percent of its 1.8 million kilometres of cables are buried, whereas in the US – with around 40 percent – and Australia and many Southern European countries, this share tends to be lower. This makes the grid more vulnerable to being disrupted, for example by fallen tree branches.
The sources of energy generation so far have little impact on security of supply. But grid operators in Germany have to go to great lengths to balance asymmetric production of green electricity across their networks. The amount of so-called "re-dispatch measures" has risen strongly. Redispatch is when the grid operator forces a power station to lower production in a region with oversupply, and directs another plant in a low-production region to higher output. The cost is passed on to consumers.
For more details on Germany's electricity network, read the dossier The energy transition and Germany's power grid and the factsheets Re-dispatch costs in the German power grid and Set-up and challenges of Germany's power grid.


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Scaffolding Equipment for Construction Sites are a Prerequisite
People who are into building work rightly know the true value of scaffolding. You will often see scaffolding on several construction sites and structure formation places where new buildings are erected or in regions where building renovation and repairs are in progress. Scaffolding is a temporary structure that is…View More


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May 31, 2018
IAI Certifies to New ISO 9001:2015 Standard
CHANTILLY, VA – Integrity Applications Incorporated (IAI) is pleased to announce that we have completed our transition to the newer ISO 9001:2015 quality standard as of May 13, 2018. The ISO 9001 quality standard is an internationally recognized quality certification that covers all critical front and back office business processes at the company.
IAI has been an ISO 9001 quality certified organization since 2015. The ISO 9001:2015 standard is based on a number of quality management principles, including a strong customer focus, the motivation and commitment of top management, the identification and mitigation of risks, and continual seeking of opportunities for improvement. The goal of the ISO 9001 quality certification is to ensure that IAI's Government and commercial customers receive consistently high quality products and services.
Certification required that IAI work closely with an accredited third party auditing organization to thoroughly review the company's internal quality management system processes to ensure we are capable of consistently delivering products and services that meet customers' needs and expectations. The IAI team responsible for the company's recertification completed their recertification and upgrade efforts more than six months ahead of schedule.
According to the International Organization for Standardization, there are over one million companies and organizations in over 170 countries certified to ISO 9001. Using ISO 9001:2015 helps IAI to demonstrate our commitment to excellence in delivering quality and innovation to our Government and commercial customers.


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Ben the Horse (Credit: James Callan)
The weather couldn't have been better in the Greenbelt last weekend and I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go on a two-hour horseback ride in Dufferin County with Rawhide Adventures on Peace Valley Ranch.
Situated almost on top of the Niagara Escarpment, our trip took us along rolling fields of land that were originally farmed in the late 1800s by Irish settlers. Some of these pastures are currently home to a herd of a hundred head of cattle, all part of the Rawhide experience. We set out on our adventure mid-afternoon, following a few riding pointers on the practice barrel.
(The following photos are courtesy of Rawhide Adventures)
Our group's horseback riding experience was varied, and our fearless leader Crusty was quick to point out and break any bad habits we may have picked up in the past. We were reminded throughout the ride anytime those bad habits popped up with a smile. A great learning experience, especially for those with some previous riding experience.
Not only was our ride stunningly beautiful, it was also educational. From our riding posture and form to the surrounding land. In fact, Peace Valley Ranch is very close to the proposed mega quarry near Melancthon Township.
Our views from the top of the escarpment were stunning from all vantage points. We rode through the hills, found the herd of cattle and there was even a rumour that the bull was spotted. It was a real ranch experience. Our horses Ben, Travis, Ziggy and Stella were extremely well trained and we had to be too. We all found that the experience exceeded our expectations.
When we returned from our ride MJ, Crusty's wife, had prepared a lovely barbecue of fresh Peace Valley Ranch hamburgers, salads and juice. We had worked up an appetite so this was much appreciated by all.
Despite my obvious allergy to horses (I was sneezing the entire time!) I will go back. It was a true Greenbelt experience that reminded me why we are so lucky to live in a country that protects and values its resources.
Thank you to Crusty, MJ, Nikki and Sophie for their hospitality and horseback riding tips. It was an experience that I won't soon forget.
A few glamour shots of our fearless leader, Carl "Crusty" Cosack (cred: James Callan)
Visit www.rawhideadventures.ca to book your summer riding adventure.
- Julienne Spence, Acting Communications Director


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Additionally, if you're looking to trade in an old iPad for some credit, the retailer is still offering a minimum $125 Best Buy gift card with the trade-in of select iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models. Best Buy debuted the in-store offer as a chance for customers to upgrade to Apple's new sixth-generation iPad at a discount.
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"Perpetual Blasphemies" is a compilation featuring the first two demos by Spanish Death Metal band, NECROVEN, single-handedly steered by Jonathan Reina. The style is fairly straight-forward Death Metal – no bells and whistles, only pure fucking Death! There are only six tracks featured here, but the result is twenty-six minutes of absolute face-shredding brutality, which could be considered as a full-length by some bands.
NECROVEN is able to conjure up an atmsophere that reeks of old cemetery slough and gives some notable nods to the likes of old INCANTATION, and some Finnish Death Metal acts like CONVULSE and RIPPIKOULU – especially in the riffing where 'Abandoned by Gods' has quite a strong resemblance.
Anyone who is somewhat initiated with the current new wave of old school Death Metal should be well informed about the recent quality bands emerging from Spain, with the likes of ATARAXY, BANISHED FROM INFERNO, GRAVEYARD, MORBID FLESH, etc. – and so NECROVEN proves to be no exception, seeming to have found themselves a firm position among its ranks.
"Perpetual Blasphemies" comes in digi-pack format with artwork designed by none other than Mark Riddick (responsible for the front cover and layout). I wouldn't necessarily rate this particular release as a 'must have', but would definitely qualify as more-than-worthy for those on the look out for some good ol' ghoulish Death Metal.


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If a single application is running slow, you feel annoyed right? Just imagine that your entire Mac computer is slow and takes minutes to open a single file or to respond to just a single click in the worst cases. It's frustrating isn't it? Well, there is no need to panic, your Mac computer is completely normal. As and when the computer becomes older day by day,, its normal to slow down. There are many issues that lead to decreased Mac speed. It can be due to low hard drive space, presence of unwanted files or some background applications stuck with some errors and many others.
Not just reasons, but even there exists remedy to solve such issues. Here are some simple ways using which you can easily speed up your Mac machines that are running slow. You can use these tips anytime (better done regularly), so that your Mac is in a proper working condition.
Make sure your hard drive has about 10-20% of free space: Applications need certain physical RAM space during start up and even for execution. The more applications you have the more free RAM space needed for proper functioning. Also, Mac OS X defragments most of your hard drive files automatically, but even to achieve this it needs free space. It's always advisable to keep at least 10% (preferably 20%) of the hard drive space free for running the applications at higher speeds.
Clean-up your desktop: For any computer or laptop to boot quickly, it must have a clean desktop. Technically, a computer's booting time can significantly be reduced if the desktop is clean, and there are only a small number of applications which load at the start-up. Take a look at the files and apps on your desktop which are rarely used. In addition, if the desktop has large files will also slow down your Mac computers, since it requires additional resources from the system for booting. Moreover, a clean desktop will also result in improved computer performance and also helps to reduce the rendering workload on Finder.
Repair permissions using Disk Utility: At times, some catastrophic events like abrupt shutdown, crashes, and power outage etc. might corrupt your organizational directory. This makes your Mac computers slow and result in glitches. Thus, with the help of the in-built OS X tool in "Disk-Utility" you can repair those corrupt Permissions. It might take several hours to complete hence; it's preferable to perform after completing your work. To achieve this follow
Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility > [Select main Hard drive] > Repair Disk Permissions
Clear unwanted Login Items: As and when you install new programs, the number of startup items will also increase. Also, some of the applications like update managers, Dropbox, Google Notifications, among others can slow your performance down. Most cases, there will be many programs that are unneeded and are used very rarely. Hence, removing these programs from the Login items list reduces the amount of time used while starting up as it needs to login to all the programs at start up. Thus, you can increase the Mac computer speed considerably and help increase performance.
System Settings > Accounts > [Username] > Login Items
Watch the Activity Monitor: Activity Monitor is a very important tool for monitoring the state of the Mac computer. It's a Mac OSX's inbuilt tool, which shows the all the details about the CPU consumption, usage of RAM and the virtual memory. In addition, you can even view the processes, tasks running and make a note of the applications that use maximum of the Mac's resources. This helps you in optimizing those programs to increase your Mac speed. To accomplish this, launch the Activity Monitor from Applications -> Utilities, choose "My Processes" and click the "%CPU" heading.
Clean up your hard drive space: Mac OS utilizes the free space that is available as a "virtual memory", which plays a significant role in improving the performance and increasing the speed. The obvious solution to a slow-running Mac operating system is to free up hard drive space to make room for the 'virtual memory'. So, in order to achieve this, first start with emptying the Trash, remove rarely used applications, permanently delete the unused and unwanted files from the computer. If the situation is very worse then, it's advisable to format or even re-install the Mac OS. This removes all the files from your Mac computer.
One important point, before performing this step, you need to be very careful. This is because, while deleting, there are chances of deleting your vital files instead of deleting these unwanted files. Also, if you decide to format or reinstall make sure you have taken proper backup of your valuable data and then proceed with this. Else, you will land in data loss situations. But, you even skip this step, since; deletion is the only way to free up this step!! Don't worry, even if you lose your data, use Remo Recover Mac software. By employing this unique application you can easily perform lost data recovery on Mac within few minutes. Thus, just go ahead and continue with the cleaning process.
Update software and drivers: Presence of outdated, missing and non-operational drivers and applications will result in performance degradations. Hence, keep updating all the Mac applications to its latest version. Whether it is iTunes or Safari or your Mail! Update all of them regularly. From your Apple menu, select "Check for Software Updates" and let your computer scan for any new updates. You will need to be connected to the internet to do this, so make sure you are connected via Wi-Fi or cable.
Following the above listed tips will help you to speed up your Mac computers that are running slow. Before performing the steps make sure you have taken the backup of your complete hard drive data that are very important.


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While Kenya is generally peaceful and friendly, crime and protests during elections can increase and travelers can get caught in the middle.
The best advice is to be an informed traveler. Check the news, websites and ask locals about any tension. Because like many things in parts of Africa, problems can escalate very quickly.
Plus having a good grasp of what's happening in the country you are traveling in can make your visit far more interesting.
Despite Kenya being a beautiful and exotic destination, crime is common in Kenya's urban centres, coastal beach resorts, northern Kenya (including the North East Province), the northern parts of Eastern, Coastal and Rift Valley Provinces and north of Malindi. But there's no need to be paranoid and change your travel plans, exercise some common sense and take precautions where possible to avoid crime as you would anywhere you travel.
There are some suburbs travelers should avoid as they tend to be crime hot spots. Most include slums, like Kibera which is the largest urban slum in Africa. Eastleigh, in Nairobi's east is considered a high risk area due to the number of terror related incidents which have occurred since 2012. Violent crimes have also been known to occur in Buruburu, Kasarani, Mathare, Pangan, South B and South C.
Bag snatching and other petty crime is common around transport hubs. Violent crime in Nairobi is increasing in some suburbs with armed carjackings, kidnappings and home invasions.
Compared to the capital Nairobi, Mombasa's crime rate is lower however it's still necessary to take precautions when out and about.
Travelers should be alert and take caution in the Old Town area of Mombasa and the Likoni Ferry. Avoid hanging out at the beach at night and take taxis wherever you need to go at night rather than walk.
Bandits or shiftas are an unfortunate problem in Kenya, with many originating from neighboring Somalia. The issue is widespread in Kenya which means you need to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions if you plan to travel beyond the urban centres. It's best to avoid traveling at night.
Tourists are rarely targeted in game reserves and national parks in Kenya but there have been past incidents involving tourists while on safari, even in the popular Masai Mara and Samburu reserves. Police and security forces are present in these areas and if your safari guides advise you to put your windows up, pack away your camera and other valuables while traveling through a village; listen to them. Aside from bandits, the occasional snatch and grab does happen.
Banditry, cattle rustling and ethnic clashes have caused sporadic violence in these areas. Travelers aren't always targeted but its better not to put yourself in a situation where you could be.
Travel advisories warn travelers not to travel to or around these border zones. All three countries are experiencing localized conflicts. Violence, such as armed banditry, violent cattle rustling, counter raids and tribal warfare, are common along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Kidnapping, armed banditry and clan warfare occur along Kenya's borders with Sudan and Somalia. In November 2008, two Westerners were kidnapped on the Kenyan side of the Somali border and taken into Somalia. Somalia's border has long been a no-go zone for any travelers due its ever present internal conflicts and terrorism issues.
Anti Somali government extremist group Al Shaabab continue to threaten Kenya with attacks on shopping centres, foreign embassies and other spots where tourists frequent. Most government travel advisories indicate that travelers should exercise a higher than usual level of caution while in Kenya.
Kenya is targetted by Al Shaabab due to their military intervention in Somalia and highly developed tourism (which guarantees media coverage of their nefarious activities). Several of the latest terrorism incidents have occurred near the border with Somalia such as the 2015 Garissa University attack where around 150 people were killed and many injured. Attacks have continued in Garissa county and neighboring Lamu county.
In 2013, Nairobi's Westgate Shopping Centre was targeted. 67 people including foreigners lost their lives in a shooting carried out by Al Shaabab militants. The coastal town of Mombasa has also not been left untouched by terrorist activities with a police station targeted in a stabbing and petrol bomb attack by three assailants, leaving two police officers wounded.
Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya and it could land you in prison for up to 14 years plus financial penalties. Avoid public displays of affection as they are frowned upon and the locals can get hostile. People in positions of power such as government and numerous religious groups have often publicly denounced homosexuality which has continued to cultivate a culture of homophobia in the country. Attitudes are slowly changing thanks to local LGBTI services and advocacy groups however there's still a long way to go.
For the most part, female travelers to Kenya will have a trouble free time. The locals are friendly, respectful, hospitable and most speak English.
There have been some reports of women experiencing harassment by men trying their luck or prostitutes at the beach resort areas on the coast. Avoid hanging out at the beach or wandering around at night. Instead, take a taxi if you plan to head out at night, even if you are with others. Keep the beach wear at the beach and dress modestly when traveling around town. And as you would at home or anywhere else, avoid getting too intoxicated.
If you do decide to head to Kenya for a holiday, and there's no reason you shouldn't, then these tips might be helpful.
When traveling to any country, personal travel insurance is important. Not everyone travelling to East Africa will experience a violent crime, but petty theft is common and covering small possessions like cameras and jewelry is a good idea.
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The company I work for is telling me to visit Nairobi for expanding business but after reading this have to think twice thanks for the information. Take Care.
Robbery is so common in Nairobi that it's best just to know how to deal with it. Here's one way to deal with it: https://medium.com/@kyleschutter/how-to-deal-with-a-robbery-f0993dadf1e6
This article paints a truly dark and dated picture ... there's need for balance.
All one needs to be is smart and sensible.
Why walk a slum unescorted?
Should you be in the darker side of the city at night, or be in the brighter, more 'alive' restaurants and malls?
I live and work in Nairobi and have only been pick-pocketed once, 20 years ago, drunk in a bar.
Most expats live in the leafier sides of the city, where people walk their dogs late into the night, where security is guaranteed either by the police or private firms.
There are lots of superb local and international hotel chains, international country offices, and great local restaurants.
Food for thought.
Thank you for commenting Richard. I am from the US and am planning on going on a medical mission trip to provide care for those that are in Kenya. I'll be in the more remote parts of Kenya. How is the crime in those areas?
When did kenya become so dangerous to westerners?
Kenya got a beautiful nature, so much to visit. But, robbery and crime is so rampant in Kenya. The police seem part of the practice; The locals kind of approving it. In my 6 months stay in Nairobi, I was attacked 4 times; but none while working in neighbouring countries (Tanzania for 2 years, Mali 1 year, Sudan 2 years, and Djibouti 1 year). My advice is plan short trip, go with stuffs you don't mind losing, watch out your surroundings and avoid walking alone. That applies all over Kenya, though Nairobi is worse.
Snatch and grab is real threat in downtown Nairobi. I am experienced traveler and don't wear flashy clothes or jewelry when traveling. I do almost always wear a small gold cross on a chain that is always worn under my top. It is not worn out in the open. Within one hour I was "attacked" from the side and from behind while crossing streets. Twice, men lunged at my throat, clawing at my neck to try to snatch gold chain from my neck. You could barely see the chain, but being a "mizunga", (white person) theives take more time to check you out for a crime of opportunity. Both times my husband grabbed the guys who fled, and my chain clasp held tight. It was a very unpleasant day in nairobi. It made me suspicious of any person walking anywhere near me.


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Every part of the cello, including features that appear to be for decoration, like the small holes on the front of the instrument, are necessary for achieving the low tone beloved by listeners around the world.
At the head of the cello is a decorative, carved wooden called scroll. The scroll is a decorative carved wood piece at the end of the cello, usually carved out of the same piece of wood forming the pegbox. The most common carving is a delicate scroll shape knows as a "volute" that dates back to the Baroque period.
The pegbox houses four strong tuning pegs [one for each string] for the strings to wrap around so they can be tuned. The other end of the strings is anchored at the tailpiece. Each peg is slightly tapered in shape, allowing the player to adjust the hold of the peg by applying more or less pressure and turning. Often, the pegbox and the scroll of the cello are carved out of a single piece of wood.
The pegbox holds strong tuning pegs for the strings to wrap around so they can be tuned.
Tuning pegs
The strings are wound around pegs at the head of the cello. The pegs can be turned to alter the tuning of each string. To make the pitch of the string higher, the pegs are twisted to tighten the tension of the string. A looser tension results in a lower pitch. An inexperienced player should be very careful when using the pegs to tune because it is very easy to over-tighten the string, causing it to break.
The nut (or string nut) holds and directs the strings down the fingerboard to the tailpiece. The nut is found at the top end of the fingerboard, holding the strings in perfect alignment and exact height from the fingerboard to maximize the cello's tone and playability. Four small grooves or notches are carved into the top of the nut, into which the strings are placed before winding around the pegs.
Along the neck of the instrument is the fingerboard. The cellist presses the strings down onto different parts of the fingerboard to make different notes. The fingerboard provides a hard surface for the string to be pressed down onto so notes can be played.
Cello fingerboards are mostly made of ebony, a very hard black wood. Other hardwoods are sometimes used on lower quality instruments and are artificially blackened to look like ebony.
The cello fingerboard does not have frets like a guitar to delineate one pitch from another, so the player must have a strong ear and sense of pitch to play confidently in tune. A cello fingerboard must be planed professionally with the proper curve and "scoop" in order for the strings to vibrate freely without buzzing against the surface.
The neck is an extension of the body of the cello that holds the strings and fingerboard and ends at a stout peg-box and scroll. It is typically carved from sturdy maple. The neck extends from the body to hold the strings and fingerboard.
Top and Back
The cello body is constructed of two large, arched pieces of single wood that are held apart by the ribs. When the cello is resting on its back, the soundboard or "top" is seen on top with two distinctive "f-holes" cut through. The back is one large expanse of resonant wood without any hole.
The quality and age of the wood in the top and back of the cello have a large impact on its sound. Cellos are very subject to their environment, including heat and humidity, but a well-made, well-cared-for, frequently played cello will improve markedly with age. The age, type and condition of the varnish used on these pieces also affect the sound.
The typical wood used for tops is spruce, while the back & ribs are generally made of maple. Around the edge of the top and back are seen a decorative edging known as "purfling." This inlay has decorative appeal and also helps reduce the chance of cracks developing in the top and back.
The standard cello has four strings which are made out of gut (sheep or goat). Most modern strings used today are wound with metallic materials like aluminum, titanium and chromium. The strings vibrate and transfer that vibration to the body for amplification and resonance.
Cellists may mix different types of strings on their instruments. The pitches of the open strings are C, G, D, and A with the C being the lowest in pitch. The player draws a horsehair bow across the strings or plucks them while fingering notes on the fingerboard to produce single notes, chords and other sound effects.
Every player has differing opinions on how often the strings should be changed, but when the string snaps or loses the ability to stay in tune or produce a pleasing tone, it should be replaced.
The f-holes, named for their shape, are located on either side of the bridge, and allow air to move in and out of the instrument as part of the sound-production process.
F-holes are openings carved into the top of the cello that act to increase the power of the tone emitted by the instrument. They allow some sound from the resonant interior of the cello to escape to the listener, but that is not their primary purpose. In fact, most of the tone provided by the cello comes from the vibration of the top and the back transferred directly to the air.
There has been a lot of study about the placement, size and effect of sound holes on stringed instruments. These features have in fact changed quite a bit in the course of centuries worth of cello design experimentation. Scholarship suggests that they allow more freedom of movement between the top and back and help focus the production of sound, affecting the tone quality in a way that is much more than just allowing sound waves to escape.
Sound hole
Sound hole helps the cello put resonate by allowing the body to vibrate somewhat more freely and allowing some of the vibrations inside the cello to escape. However, the sound does not all come from the sound-holes. They also look really cool.
Sound hole is also f-hole but while sound hole has functional aspect, as in many components of the violin family, the sound-holes have both a functional aspect and an esthetic one. Functionally, they are located on both sides of the bridge [There is one on each side of the cello], in the narrowest section of the sound-board, where the arch is the steepest.
This is the area that needs to be flexible enough to vibrate, but at the same time strong enough to carry the tension of the strings. So cutting open the f-holes is what creates the necessary flexibility, allowing the sound-board to vibrate better.
The bridge is a piece of arched wood, on the top between f-hole notches that supports the strings, which are stretched at high tension. It holds the strings above the cello [holds the strings away from the cello's top surface] and transfers their vibrations to the top of the instrument and the sound post inside.
This allows the strings to vibrate freely while transferring that vibration to the resonant cavity of the body. It also provides a spacer between the strings so they rest evenly above the fingerboard.
The bridge is not glued [not permanently attached to the cello], but rather held in place firmly by the tension of the strings.
And the height of the bridge can be adjusted within the standard specifications to suit the playing style of the player.
The tailpiece is the anchor holding the strings to the body of the cello on its lower end. Many instruments have an individual fine tuner on the tailpiece for at least the A string, if not for all the strings. Some tailpieces have built-in fine tuners on the tailpiece for all the strings.
The tailpiece is traditionally made of ebony or another hard wood, but can also be made of [composite material] plastic or steel and is seen in other wood colors besides the typical black.
The tailpiece can be made of several types of wood or composite material and is seen in other wood colors besides the typical black. The endpin or spike is made of wood, metal or rigid carbon fibre and supports the cello in playing position. In the Baroque period the cello was held between the calves, as there was no endpin at that time.
The endpin is a metal spike that screw into the base of the cello. It helps support the instrument [keeps the cello firmly planted into the floor] on the floor while it is being played. (The word "endpin" sometimes also refers to the button of wood located at this place in all instruments in the violin family, but this is usually called "tailpin").
The height of the end pin rod can be adjusted to fit the height and playing style of the player. On the end of the end pin rod is a rubber tip or sharp tip that can directly pierce the floor. The sharp tip of the cello's endpin is sometimes capped with a rubber tip that protects the tip from dulling and prevents the cello from slipping on the floor. The end pin rod anchors the cello to the floor in front of the player so the instrument does not slide forward.
Modern endpins are retractable and adjustable; older ones were removed when not in use. Some players remove their endpin rod before moving the cello or storing it to avoid accidentally bumping it against something hard, which can result in damage to the cello. The endpin was "introduced by Adrien Servais c. 1845 to give the instrument greater stability".


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MNA Exclusive Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday blasted apparently her arch-rival BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia for her remarks over the Padma Bridge.
"It's true that a bridge is made attaching different parts. But what she meant by patchwork is not understandable to me… I'll say it's better not to concentrate much on the remarks of such a mad person. Any person with a sound brain can't utter such words," the prime minister told parliament.
Sheikh Hasina was answering a supplementary question from Awami League MP Fazilatunnasa Bappy.
Last week at an event of the student wing Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, the BNP chief compared the construction of the 'dream bridge' with 'patchwork'. She had advised everyone not to use it as it would be 'fragile' if the Awami League government completed it.
Referring to Khaleda Zia's call to her party men not to use the Padma Bridge, the prime minister said people will see whether the BNP men use it when the construction is completed.
The construction of Bangladesh's largest infrastructure started in December 2015 at an estimated cost of around Tk 300 billion.
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Eating insects
I'm just going to start off by saying that I am a vegetarian, and almost a vegan at that, because of ethical reasons. That is where I am coming from with this piece, I am biased towards that point of view.
Are you really going to eat me? Look at my cute floppy eats!
However, that does not mean that I think that everyone should be like me. I am not here to convince you that you should stop eating animals. I am here to convince you that there are other options in addition to meat.
I realize that the veggie life style is not conducive to everyone's day to day routine. I get it. If you wake up in the morning and have about 20 seconds before you need to be out the door, and you have to make your lunch, you are most likely going to grab the hot pocket rather than make a salad. Why? Because nuking a little meaty pocket of cardboard food is WAY more convenient than getting out the lettuce, maybe cutting up some fresh tomatoes, finding a container to put it in, grabbing the dressing, and of course you need silverware. Next thing you know you have a duffle bag full of green stuff for your lunch.
Today I'm only eating food that resembles some portion of clothing.
OK, so unless you are obsessed with picnic baskets like Yogi Bear is, salads are out, and now I'm saying meat is off the table too? What am I supposed to eat you might be asking!?
I'm not sure I really like where you are going with this.
That's right I am in all seriousness telling you that a viable alternative to eating red meats could be insects. Wait, before you go finish throwing up… ok well finish throwing up, I don't want you to get it on the screen. There are a lot of compelling reasons why we should switch over to eating insects.
My FAVORITE reasons to eat insects
1) They are surprisingly healthy
One of the advantages of eating insects is that there is a lot of diversity of what nutrients you can eat by consuming them. Even within the same species there is a lot of nutritional variation, depending at what point in their developmental life you are chowing down on them. Furthermore, they are packed with protein, fat, and fiber.
"Many edible insects provide satisfactory amounts of energy and protein, meet amino acid requirements for humans, are high in monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids, and are rich in micronutrients such as copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, selenium and zinc, as well as riboflavin, pantothenic acid, biotin and, in some cases, folic acid. – Rumpold and Schlüter (2013)
TLDR: Insects are full of more good stuff than Santa's presents bag.
And what do you want Timmy? Did I hear you say you want a cricket paddy? Because that's what you're getting you little…
2) Raising cattle can be very bad for the environment
Some estimates claim that 70% of the agricultural land used by man is used for cattle and live stock. That is an unbelievable amount of land! If you went to the dictionary and looked up the definition of "Crap-load of land," next to it you will see, "The amount of land used to raise cattle.
There is also a little problem when ranchers want to use land but the land has one of those pesky old growth forests on them. Ranchers, being smart men, have devised a good way of clearing the land. Burning it to the ground.
When the whole world is eating insects, this will not be nearly as much of a problem. Imagine how many crickets you could pack into a warehouse. The answer is many, because you can stack them in cages straight up, whereas, livestock needs to have open land to range on. Insects are happy if they have a dried up potato to nom on.
3) You don't have to kill an animal
Now, I know that, yes, insects are animals and living creatures and all of that too, but they are not going to be anywhere close to having the same level of sentience as a cow or a pig will. They just don't have the hardware for it.
In a few decades when people are eating insects, and a study comes out that says that insects have feelings too, then we can talk about them being all sad from dying and stuff. But for now, let's just stick to the assumption that they are just insects. Just bugs. Best we can tell, no feelings there, unlike cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, etc.
4) They will make meat better
Imagine that you are an FDA inspector for meat, and you have, say, 1000 dead cows to inspect in 1 day. How long are you going to be taking to inspect each one? It's kind of an upsetting thought when you stop to think about it. One man, 1000 cows, how thorough are you going to be?
Now let's say that we live in a world where people eat just 70% as much meat as they do now. Just imagine how much better the FDA could inspect all of the meat. If you want to know more, check out this post I did last week where I talked about the meat industry and over sight more in depth.
5) Lots of people already do it!
The statistic is commonly thrown around that at least 2 billion people are eating insects as a part of their diet already. I have yet to find a credible source confirming this, but I can tell you that it is still going to be quite a few people. People in the following countries already eat insects regularly: Central Africa, Thailand, Ghana, Mexico, China, Brazil, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands, and even some in the USA. -US News
Mmmmm, just like momma used to… uhh… how do you cook these again?
There you go, my top 5 reasons why we should all start eating insects. I'm not going to lie, the concept is still a little, you know,… well you're eating insects and there is no way to sugar coat that.
At the end of the day, is it really any more weird to eat crickets than it is to eat beef? I mean look at the ridiculous amount of effort we have to go through just to get a piece of beef! I can go into my back yard and start a cricket farm for FREE! That has to be worth something, right?
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