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Agile Web Technologies
I confess that lately I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Microsoft is churning out an enormous amount of new web-application development stuff these days. And they're doing so at a pace that makes it hard to keep up with the announcements; forget about actually understanding it all.
For ASP.NET developers, we now have a number of new technologies to consider when working on a project :
While we're mulling over the ASP.NET specific stuff from above, we also need to consider the following new approaches for creating our data tier (and possibly maintaining it - I'm not yet convinced that ongoing DAL maintenance is being addressed):
And don't forget Microsoft's Silverlight project, in which we're all really interested, but not entirely sure how it will fit into our whole web application development picture. It seems like Silverlight is being positioned as a Flash/Flex competitor for the rich web application development space. Certainly the idea of using the same old C# or VB we know and love instead of mastering Flex sounds good.
Much of this stuff strikes me as really cool, compelling, useful and productivity-enhancing. Yeah, I know, I'm sounding like a shill for Microsoft right about now. But to my credit, I did say "seems" and not "is".
Up until October of this year (2007), we had an equally cool and compelling third-party option for some of this stuff in Rob Conery's awesome SubSonic product (and it's free, no less). You still do have SubSonic, for now at least. But in October, Microsoft assimilated Rob (all your SubSonic are belong to Microsoft - resistance is futile, don'tcha know). Personally, I'm kind of happy about this development because I think it shows that Microsoft is showing good judgement in assilimateees (did I spell that correctly?). And Rob appears to have retained the right to develop SubSonic as he sees fit, free of overt influence from the Bor...uh, Microsoft. Rob blogs some about choosing a data access layer here: Rob on choosing a data-access method.
So I've been on the "I'll sleep when I'm dead" track, trying to stay abreast of all these latest developments in development. Much of this stuff is built upon on new language features in the latest .NET framework, some of which are not entirely trivial to immediately grasp at an elemental level (LINQ expression trees, for instance).
With all this new and cool stuff streaming out of Redmond, one would think that developers are in a state of bleeding-edge bliss. And to some degree, I think they are. But I also think that developers are in a state of frustration and confusion over the vast number of choices of tools and techniques to use on new projects. I know I am.
The thought process goes something like this: "I'm starting a new development project that will take man-years to complete. I want to avoid the mistakes of the past while simultaneously taking advantage of the progress that's been made in development tools and techniques thereby improving my (and my development group's) productivity." Sound familiar?
Back in the day, if you were writing an application for Microsoft Windows, such decisions were considerably easier. Mostly, it was a choice between writing directly against the Win32 API, or using MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes), or using VB. If you were rooted in the Borland camp, the choice was even easier: you just used OWL (Object Windows Library) or, later on, Delphi.
There were some other, moderately viable, choices that came along in the meantime, mostly centered around the 4GL (fourth generation language) movement (or hysteria, as I like to think of it). Companies were coming out with products that were supposed to remove the grunt-work of coding an infrastructure freeing us to just build features for our users. And it would eventually bring programming to the masses. Uh... yeah, right. Things didn't quite work out the way they predicted.
I mention the 4GL phase because I think it's instructive to consider why it failed. I think that at least part of the reason 4GL's failed to take the world by storm has to do with the typical mind-set of seemingly most developers. I believe, although I may just be projecting, that people who did serious application development for a living were put off by the lack of control inherent in using the so-called 4GL products. And in the world of 4GL development, developers, removed from all worries of coding details, were implicitly promoted to application designers and/or architects. Yet, as we know, not all developers make good, happy, designers or architects.
A lot, but certainly not all, of the new stuff coming out of Microsoft is aimed at increasing our productivity through a combination of designer-based and database-schema-based code generation. It has a slightly familiar feel to me; not entirely unlike the 4GL craze, albeit with some important differences to keep developers happy. Developers use wizards and designers and drag-and-drop operations to create nifty applications while writing very little code. Well, very little code by hand, to be more precise. There is a very high coolness factor to this approach. It's really kind of fun and empowering and fast to be able to create a web application through the designer that way. And the generated code is nicely written - as well as or better than most people would do by hand, I suspect.
The problem, as I see it, is that so much code is being generated. Tons of it. Throw together a database of 15 tables with relations and constraints, mix in 30 views (web pages) for viewing, editing and reporting on that data. Use, for instance, ListViews to display and manage the data and LINQ-to-SQL to render the data access layer. When you're done, you wind up with more generated code than you can shake a stick at. Who's going to maintain that code? How easy will it be to update all that code to take advantage of the latest, greatest tools and techniques? Will we have to regenerate the code when our database model changes?
At least at the moment, it seems more accurate to say that the stuff coming out of Microsoft is aimed at increasing our startup or initial productivity. It doesn't, however, seem to do much to help us maintain or extend our application.
This only serves to increase my confusion and frustration over which tools and techniques to use on my new projects. I want to get these projects done quickly (well I don't want that so much; it's usually others that do). But I also want to ensure I don't create some huge, unmaintainable library of code files.
So now I find myself wending my way through MSDN documentation and various blogs, diving down into the details of the recently released stuff, trying to find how I can leverage it all in a non-designer, non-code-generated fashion. I've got some ideas. And I'm ready to start coding them up. But yet I'm frozen. I'm wondering if, any day now, Scott Guthrie's going to announce that MS has made available a CTP release of a product that sits on top of all this LINQ-AJAX-ENTITY-MVC stuff, that no longer generates code to physical files, but instead generates it dynamically, if at all. Sort of like SubSonic's build provider approach, except that it doesn't require a build step. Instead, the DAL is refreshed, programmatically or automatically, after deployment (which allows for client-specific modifications "in the field").
I've run low on iced-tea (caffeine) so I'll cut short my stream-of-consciousness rant, make a refrigerator-round-trip to reload my cup and get back to work. If, by some freak combination of flawed web search, combined with an extra-normal display of patience, you find yourself having actually read all this, I would love to hear what you think.
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Clay County
Our earliest history dates back to James Lemmon's Liberty Farm Ranch, near the confluence of Liberty Creek and the Little Blue River, which supplied travelers on the Oregon and Overland trails in the 1850-60s. Located just northeast of the present town of Deweese, it was used as a Pony Express station in 1860-61. The buildings, destroyed in 1864 during an effort by Indians to reaffirm their claim to the region, were rebuilt and later sold to Wells Fargo & Co. Records show that in 1871 Rueben Peachy was appointed postmaster of Liberty Farm, but the station was discontinued in 1874.
A wave of settlers, including many Civil War veterans, arrived during the 1870s. John Epley established a water-powered grist mill on the Little Blue in 1877. A number of businesses that sprang up near the mill site were destined to become a prominent thread in the tapestry of the life of Deweese for the next 60 years.
An even larger wave of settlers, recruited directly from Czechoslovakia by the railroad company, arrived in the mid 1880s. When the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad crossed to the south side of the Little Blue River in 1885, a town site was platted. Named for the railroad attorney, J.W. Deweese, it soon became the center of activities.
The first freight arrived on Thanksgiving Day, 1886. New businesses sprang up, and more families arrived almost daily. Telephones came to Deweese before 1905. After the Hubbell family purchased the mill, they replaced the old brush dam with one of concrete and added a hydroelectric plant, giving Deweese electrical power as early as 1910.
Churches were important to the settlers, who made arrangements for services almost as soon as they arrived. A Christian Church was built in 1909, and rebuilt in 1945. A Catholic Church built in 1910, was replaced by a larger one in 1978. Two rural churches also existed for a time, a German Congregational and St.Martin's Catholic, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Methodist Church was moved to town from the country, but it disbanded in 1914.
Schools were also a high priority. The school built in 1888 was replaced by a "red brick school on the hill" in 1915, and Deweese had a high school from 1926-45.
Newspapers published in Deweese between 1886 and 1920 include "The Recorder," "Herald," "Hustler," "Bugle," and the "Booster."
The town had its largest population of 156 in 1930. Suffering the loss of both a good number of businesses and well-established farmers during the drought, the population of Deweese is now about 70. Also gone is much of our rural population. In 1910, one section of land three miles west of town had 16 people residing on it, along with a school and an active church. Now there are no people, no school, and St. Martin's stands empty.
The State Bank was built in 1905. During a robbery in 1908, the safe was blasted open, making a terrible mess. In 1915 an attempted robbery by a local chap resulted in the murder of the young cashier and the suicide of the would-be robber. Soon thereafter the building was replaced by a brick structure. The bank failed in 1928, but today the building serves as the post office.
Fires had a hand in reshaping our business district. An early grain elevator, replaced after a 1910 fire, was not rebuilt following a fire in 1922. A building on main street, housing Chamberlain's drug store and Price's hardware and implement store, burned in 1916. Pappas' general store burned in the mid-1920s and Janda's garage was lost in a 1935 fire. Lightning struck the steeple of the Christian Church in 1945. Again, with no water or fighting equipment, all was lost. Today, Deweese has a water system, a fire truck, and a good volunteer fire department.
Business activity in Deweese peaked in 1910-20, and has over the years supported,in addition to the usual enterprises, a weaver, a hay-stacker manufacturing business, a mink and skunk farm, and a taxidermist.
During the centennial year, 1986, businesses center around our ag-based economy. We still have a post office, filling stations, a sand & gravel business, a good cafe/tavern, and two churches. The Community Club maintains a hall, and sponsors ball games, an annual festival, and spark plugs other community activities.
By George J. Petr, 311 East 6th, Hastings, NE 68901
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Deweese Centennial 1886-1986 , copies available from the Deweese Community Club and found in libraries in Hastings, Fairfield, and NSHS; A Frontier Life, by Charles Wesley Wells; and Hamilton & Clay County History 1921, the story of Deweese as related by James Bainter in 1889.

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Flawlessly weaving together cinematic indie rock with spectacular harmonies and a truly unique voice, the music of Forebear takes listeners on a surreal journey through ideas of inner conflict, interpersonal crisis and the perils of living in an age of global tension. Comprised of some of Los Angeles' most prolific musicians — Scott Goldbaum (vocals, guitar), Molly Rogers (viola), Nick Chadian (bass) and Mike Musselman (drums) — the band was formed in 2014 and, after only a few months, caught the attention of famed producer Scott Gordon, previously known for his work with Alanis Morissette and Ringo Starr.
The band's self-titled debut EP, which established them as an act to watch in 2015, features songs such as "North Korea and the Five Stages of Grief," which was written by Goldbaum in his car and explores interpersonal drama in a manner than is both grandiose and beautiful, and "Cusp," which highlights Goldbaum's stream-of-consciousness lyrics and Molly's haunting viola solos atop a driving rhythm section. The album explores the notion of finding catharis in sharing experiences — both good and bad — while finding inner peace and learning from those experiences.
To learn more about the band, visit www.forebear.la.
What was your childhood like? When and how did you initially become interested in music?
Nick: I remember being about 10 years old and pulling my dad's old drum kit out of the garage and just making noise. It was at the same time I discovered classic rock and music as a whole. I had a friend whose dad would take us to jazz clubs around LA. At age 12 or 13, I couldn't really grasp what was happening musically, but I knew it was something special. Those times spawned the desire to write songs and perform music.
Who are your biggest creative influences?
Nick: Like I said earlier, classic rock will always have a special place in my heart. I mean I'm that weird guy with a Led Zeppelin tattoo. It's part of me. But there is so much good stuff around today and from the past that I can take a little something from anything I listen to. Anything from the Funk Brothers, who played on countless Motown hits, guys around today like Jim James and Eddie Vedder, or more obscure people like Ruben Nielson from the killer group Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Anyone with soul and who is giving their all to their craft influences me to want to write unique and cool songs. Also John Frusiciante. I seriously fucking love John Frusiciante.
How did you meet the other members of Forebear?
Nick: I knew Scott from the days of playing in my first band. It was a loud and rowdy punk band. Scott was good buds with the drummer and, when we weren't practicing, Scott would come hang out and jam RATM tunes. As time moved on, Scott and I ended up being a band together. Mike was the drummer of that band. Even though that project didn't last, we ended up working together in this new configuration. Molly had been working with Scott prior to Forebear being a full band. I came into the first rehearsal blown away by her talent. And I've never been in a band with a viola, so I was all down for that goodness.
How did you settle on Forebear as a band name?
Nick: We thought it made sense considering a few of us had played together in the past. Forbear means an ancestor or forefather. We had all worked together in some capacity in the past and the band now is a representation of us as one unit.
What is your songwriting process?
Nick: Generally Scott will come in with a nugget of an idea. We will take that and build the song together. The beauty of Forebear is that the band is such a pure representation of the people who play the songs. When we are jamming or writing, there is not one particular person in charge. This allows us to try all ideas and write something that we hope is a unique expression of each individual coalescing into some "real cool shit," if you will.
How did you meet Scott Gordon, and what role has he played in shaping your band's sound?
Nick: A while back, Scott Gordon helped Scott G. with recording and producing some solo material a while back before the band was in the form it is now. As the band grew, Scott Gordon just seemed to stick. He's such a cool guy with amazing sensibilities and a great ear. He can be the voice of reason and sometimes notice that thing that nobody else did. He also makes me play on temp better, which is very important ( I like to rush, it's in my nature).
What goes through your mind in the moments before you walk out on stage, and how do you unwind after a show?
Nick: Before I walk out on stage, my main goal is to make sure that the four of us are feeling connected. Making sure that all our heads are clear and focused on the task at hand is all I care about. I want to be sure to leave whatever else might be going on in our lives at the door and focus on playing these songs as tight and pure as possible. Unwinding after a show is usually just taking a few minutes to reflect on what worked and what could have been better. But no matter what, the vibes after playing are always positive.
Which contemporary musicians do you think will be most fondly remembered in fifty years?
Nick: I love the bands that play epic live shows. Pearl Jam, My Morning Jacket, Dr. Dog, Radiohead. Bands that put on great shows are the musicians — and more importantly, the experiences — I will remember.
In your opinion, what are the top three Led Zeppelin songs?
Nick: Top three… that's hard! But if I'm not thinking, I'm going to say "Over the Hills and Far Away," "Achilles Last Stand" and "Fool in the Rain." Yes, for today, those are my top three.
What was your favorite childhood cartoon?
Nick: As far as childhood cartoons go, anything that was on Nickelodeon in the early '90s. You can't go wrong with any of that stuff!
What are you guys working on next?
Nick: Look for a new EP and music video coming in the next few months. We're also looking to get out on the road and come to all the lovely people across this country. In the meantime, our self-titled EP is out now!


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Pak Sha O Village, Sai Kung, is one of the few remaining well-preserved Hakka villages in Hong Kong.
The century-old village now houses only 19 residents.
Surprisingly, they are mostly people from abroad.
The indigenous Hakka people have gone overseas.
An American couple, Thomas E. Goetz and Lauralynn A. Goetz, settled here in 1995.
They rent a traditional Hakka-style house and have been keeping it in good shape for its owner, who lives in Liverpool, England.
The historic house has a pitched roof built with timber rafters, purlins and ceramic tiles without the use of a single drop of glue.
Not many builders know how to make such sophisticated roofs, Thomas said admiringly.
"The rent is attractive, but we have to bear the maintenance fees all by ourselves," he said.
A property developer has been eyeing Pak Sha O Village for a few years, acquiring and accumulating land title to properties from the indigenous villagers.
"This is a beautiful Hakka village. The government should barter land for land with the property developer," Thomas suggested.
He is deeply concerned about Hong Kong issues.
He wasn't very happy to hear of a senior official in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) who filed applications to build five 3-story houses at Tai Long Sai Wan in Sai Kung and even dubbed it his "ancestral property".
"He is supposed to protect the environment, isn't he?" Thomas said.
How old is Pak Sha O Village?
Thomas estimated that it is more than 150 years old, given that missionaries arrived at this village in 1841 and built a church on the hilltop in 1880.
"Because of the villagers, the missionaries came," he said.
The Goetzes' home is like a museum of heritage, decorated with Hakka peasant hats and antique furniture.
Although it is a century old, it has fresh water and electricity.
The couple have subscribed to dial-up internet access to keep in touch with the outside world.
The only disadvantage of their home, they say, is that access is difficult.
No supermarket is willing to provide delivery service to the remote village.
And the retired couple is doing part-time English teaching in Tuen Mun, meaning they have to travel from the easternmost part of Hong Kong to its westernmost part.
"Can you imagine how long the journey is?" Thomas said.
"We first take a ride to Sai Kung Town Center. Then take bus No. 299X to Sha Tin, and then take another bus, No. 263, to Tuen Mun. But we need another bus ride on No. 53 to get to the school.
"It takes us at least two hours for a single journey!"
Despite all the struggles, Thomas finds Pak Sha O to be the best place he has lived in among his 36 years of residence in Hong Kong, especially after returning from Vietnam, where they had briefly stayed for six or seven years.
"It is just shocking to see property prices [in Hong Kong] skyrocket," he said.
"Lauralynn's parents' home in South Carolina in the United States costs only HK$1 million. But it has three bedrooms with two bathrooms and a garage."
He found it hard to fathom why Hongkongers would rush to pay millions of Hong Kong dollars for tiny flats.
Thomas and Lauralynn say there is no place like Hong Kong, their home.
For instance, they say that MTR Corp. — the rail operator that has been the subject of public complaints recently for everything from budget overruns to its banning of large musical instruments from its trains — is quite efficient when it comes to providing on-time train service.
Hong Kong's a city where corruption is fought by the government.
Business people are honest and as good as their word.
It was a completely different story in Vietnam, Thomas said.
Hong Kong is a safe city, as well, Lauralynn said.
This article appeared in the Hong Kong Economic Journal on Oct. 9.
Translation by Darlie Yiu
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One adventure is coming to a close (we depart in 3 hours!) and our family is gearing up for our next adventures. It is time for us to say farewell, Singapore!
I read this quote a while back and it totally sums up our experience the last 20 months.
"To live outside's one country is to experience an adventure of a lifetime, it may not be apparent from looking at us, but we return home forever changed."- Unknown
We are extremely grateful for the experiences that we have had living abroad. We have have learned so much about ourselves, other cultures and people, we understand that it's ok to find your self in uncomfortable experiences and situations, we enjoyed the endless travel opportunities, we've enjoyed trying new foods, exploring with our visitors and are appreciative the ease of life and living back home. Singapore and living so far away from family and friends has been a life changing experience that we will forever be grateful for. We hope to one day be able to return to Singapore and are eager for any other opportunities to live overseas. Plus, we return back to the States with the best souvenir from our time in Singapore, Addy!
It's been a hectic and tiring week in Singapore for our family. The movers arrived on Monday and started packing our things and our load was packed into a sea container Wednesday. It's amazing how quickly your life can be boxed up and fit into one 40 ft. container. We will hopefully be reunited with our belongings in 8 short weeks. We are also living in a hotel, which is not always the easiest thing with a baby, but Addy is being as flexible as any nearly 5 month old can be.
This little cutie loved playing with the boxes!
We fly out in the early morning hours Saturday and will arrive late morning in Chicago for some much needed family time. We are excited to be landing in the same time zone or nearly the same time zone as most of our family and friends. We will be in Indiana visiting our families for about two weeks. Addy is excited to be meeting all of her family and friends!
After our visit in Indiana we will be heading to Houston to start our next adventure. We will be in temporary housing for a bit while we wait to close on our house. I'm putting myself on a blog vacation for a few weeks while we get over the jet lag and spend time with our families. I'll still be taking pictures and will continue post on our Indiana adventures once we are settled in Texas.
So for now, we say farewell Singapore(we hope to visit again) and Howdy, Texas with a short stop in the Hoosier state in between!
Here are some other pictures from the week!
Toys were a bit sparse this week so we found body parts to play with instead. Addy can't wait to see the fort Daddy can build with all these boxes!Our Hotel!
Wrestling with the bed pillows!


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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Tidbits : My Elk
A few weeks ago I won a fairy tale game on Heli's blog; it was quite a surprise because I never win anything (lol). And the biggest surprise was that I could choose an animal from her shop HeliS on Etsy. That was a difficult task, because all Heli's animals are gorgeous; finally I chose the elk as being a real trophy to have that hanging on your wall. Today it got its proud space on my wall above my PC next to the cute dog print of Myrte from Mirthquake on Etsy and the waterlily painting of my friend Betty. He looks pretty proud up there ! And maybe he will get company from some fellow animals very soon .....
Posted by kraplap at 10:11 PM
Labels: animal, dogs, elk, EST, Etsy, European Street Team, game, HeliS, MirthQuake, printed, wall art, waterlily
8 comments:
- Dina Fragola said...
How cute! I have a rabbit from Heli too!
- June 21, 2009 at 11:16 PM
- X by Leina Neima said...
:) Congrats - happy you! I have a SuperGirl from sweet missH :)
- June 21, 2009 at 11:18 PM
- ZenaZBlog said...
I love elks and this one is so tiny and cute!!!
- June 21, 2009 at 11:51 PM
- LeelaBijou said...
Very cute! :)
- June 22, 2009 at 1:22 AM
- ingermaaike said...
Congrats on winning that totally cute elk!
- June 22, 2009 at 7:29 AM
- Kreativlink said...
Looks great! :)
- June 22, 2009 at 9:06 AM
- Heli said...
Heh, I am sure Mr.Elk is very proud on his honory place on the wall next to these great art works :)
- June 22, 2009 at 10:46 AM
- Dawn of LaTouchables said...
Interesting challenge! Oh--congrats! Love your button pouch!!!
- June 23, 2009 at 7:30 AM
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"I've been naively home schooling," says Trevor Rabin with a laugh as he discussed time spent since he last worked with members of the famed rock band Yes. "I've done 50 film scores and a 2012 instrumental album which was most enjoyable but I did it backward; I finished the record first and then I placed it with a distributor. The fans didn't seem to like it but that ... Read More »
Here is a time-sensitive statement from Scotland Squire, the wife of Chris Squire–the Grammy Award-winning bass guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and founding member of Yes–who passed away Saturday, June 27. "My best friend and the love of my life Chris Squire will be cremated today in Scottsdale, Arizona at 3:00 pm. However, knowing Chris, he might be running a bit late ... Read More »


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It's no secret that rhinos are being poached in record numbers, and despite efforts to protect the animals, 2014 is on track to be the worst year in nearly a decade for rhino deaths. So far poachers have killed more than 500 rhinos, the majority of which lived in South Africa. Last year the number of rhinos poached ended at 1,004 – the highest number since 2006.
Poachers hunt rhinos for their horns, which are popular in several Asian countries, where some men believe that rhino horn powder will improve their sexual performance. Since 2007, poaching has shot up a shocking 5000%, despite conservation efforts and an executive order from President Obama to help protect the animals.
Related: Rhino Poaching has Increased 5000% in Past 6 Years
Over 80% of the world's rhinos live in South Africa and worldwide there are only about 25,000 left in the wild. A majority of the poaching takes place in South Africa's Kruger National Park, a popular safari park, where 351 rhinos have been killed.
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Diwali is just around the corner and most of you must already be in a festive mode. At such a time, one wants to just kick back and take in all the fun, but Diwali chores can be pretty challenging. Fortunately, we live in the era of apps that have become our personal assistants for a number of services. India can easily be termed a nation for service oriented start-ups and most of these start-ups have apps that cater to an incredible range of needs.
So, we at Digit decided to compile a list of Diwali specific apps for the two most popular Ecosystems- the iOS App Store and the Google Playstore. In this listicle, we attempt at highlighting apps for the two individual stores as well as apps that are common to both Android and iOS. Let us begin by listing some Diwali themed apps for Android.
Android Apps for Diwali
Diwali greeting cards maker
Gone are the days of sending Diwali greeting cards by post. Its a little sad but we have a cooler, faster alternative for you. Find the Diwali Greeting Cards Maker app on the playstore and you can customise your greeting cards the way you want. The app comes with some pre-loaded cards featuring renditions of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Laxmi, auspicious diyas and crackers. Users can also customise a greeting to include selfies, family photos and other images from the phone's media gallery. There's also an option of adding pre-loaded Diwali quotes abd stickers and if you really want the extra personal touch you can also sign the greeting cards with the signature option, which turns the card into a canvas and lets users draw or write in various colours. Once you are set on the card of your choice, you can save it as a photo on your device and share it with all your contacts or alternatively on Facebook or Twitter.
Firework Diwali Live Wallpaper
Imagine this, its Diwali and everyone you know is in the festive mood but you are stuck in office working late. Maybe you are travelling overseas and constant calls from back home are a cruel reminder that you are missing the one festival where the whole country is lit up like a chritmas tree. Well, if you are that person, we sympathise with you and recommend you make the most of what you have in your hand to feel a little festive.
There are countless apps available on Android which can turn your smartphone screen into a beautiful live wallpaper customised for the Diwali enthusiasts. One such app is Firework Diwali Live Wallpaper. The app is a tiny 5.7 MB download and it does just what its title suggests. Using the Firework Diwali Live Wallpaper app users can set a live wallpaper which depicts a city skyline on Diwali night. The app lets you increase or reduce the intensity of fireworks and select different backgrounds for the skyline. It also gives users the ability to add stars, birds & aeroplanes to the background. There's also an option for a fireworks sound effect, which can be turned on or off as per the user's preference. The only problem with this app is that it is riddled with ads which can be a little distracting while setting up the wallpaper, but once its done, you can sit back and see your virtual Diwali city come to life on your smartphone screen.
Diwali Dhoom
Crackers are passe and if you are still bursting them, you need to look up some of the recent reports on rising air pollution in the country. Our advise- ditch the real crackers and get ready to play with some virtual ones. If you are itching to burn some crackers then Diwali Dhoom is the game for you. It's a simple game and even though it has just about 10K downloads on the Playstore, the game is a lot of fun.
The objective of the game is to aim and burst crackers with a bow and arrow. The tip of the arrow has a small burning flame and players need to aim and shoot crackers sligned in front of them. There's also a stage where players need to shoot at lantern shaped crackers flying in the sky. All crackers have different exploding animations, very similar to their real counterparts and the difficulty level of the game keeps increasing with each stage. So, make this Diwali eco-friendly and celebrate with some virtual dhoom instead of real dhamakas.
Rangoli for Diwali
Rangoli is a Diwali must. Intricate rangoli designs can be spotted everywhere during Diwali season, but if you are someone who's best left doodling, here's your chance to beat some Rangoli masters this festive season. The Rangoli for diwali app helps you create beautiful designs from their pre-loaded selection of designs. The app provides a simple 4-step instruction set for each design, which helps users judge the amount of space required to create the design as well as instructions for drawing using a dot based template.
Playstore has a bunch of other apps also available but Rangoli for Diwali is one of the few that comes with instructions.
Diwali Safety Tips
The app does what the name suggests. The Diwali Safety Tips app has a set of 20 safety tips to avoid accidents that occur due to negligence, carelessness and most of all- Fireworks. The app is a good guide to have in your pocket while fixing electrical lights around the house or while decorating with earthen lamps. Most of you can alternatively google these tips aswell but the app covers a range of possible screw-ups (for the lack of a better word) that one might encounter during Diwali. Safety should not be taken lightly on a festival that involves fire, crackers and lots of electrical wiring.
So, this year, play safe and have an 'app'tastic Deepavali!
iOS Apps for Diwali
Diwali 2015
Diwali 2015 is a one stop shop for your greeting and prayer needs. The app gives you a set of pre-loaded test greetings, which you can either copy and paste into your messages or send directly through the in-app Whatsapp connect button. The app also has cards for Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan pooja & Bhai Dooj. The Diwali 2015 app also has 3 Aarti's (prayers) which can be played from within the app.
Cracker Boom
Cracker boom is sweet little game for you or your kids. The game is simple. it provides players with a constant set of crackers that they need to burst by interacting with the screen. The catch is that all the crackers that you burst should coincide with the list of crackers being displayed on the top of the screen. If you burst too many wrong crackers, you loose the level and have to replay it again. Try out the game, it might save you from the boredom of the countless meet and greats this festive season.
Diwali Photo Frames
This app lets users create personalised greeting card with pictures takes from their iOS devices. The app is easy to use and place selected pictures in pre-designed frames with Diwali themes. Users can also add text to the frame, modify image sizes and finally share their frames on Facebook, Twitter or Whatsapp. The only downside of creating frames with this app is the tiny watermark on the bottom of the final frame.
Common Apps on Both iOS & Android
Diwali being the festival of lights is great but unfortunately the festive season comes with its own set of dangers. While we hope most of you stay as far away from crackers as possible, unforeseen circumstances can result in injury. We hope this Diwali is a safe one for you but just incase you find yourself in a tough spot apps like 1mg can come in handy. 1mg is an all-in-one health app which also delivers prescription medicine. The app tells you about medicines and their possible side-effects along with cheaper options for overpriced products. The app also helps locate nearby doctors and book lab tests, home collections. The app is available on iOS & Android as 1mg but the same app is also available for Windows phone users as HealthKart Plus.
Urban Clap
Diwali is usually that time of the year when you think of getting your house repainted or fix some broken leaks or mabe you need someone to put the lights up. Well, we can now do all that without moving a muscle. Okay, maybe just one muscle. Much to your tapping finger's curiosity, we now have apps for such services. Urban Clap is one such app. Using Urban Clap you can book services ranging from AC servicing, Carpentry, Electrician jobs, Plumbing, pest control and much more. The special Diwali services section on the app also includes Salon services for women, which may help glam-up for the festive season.
Urban clap also lists photography services as an option and helps in providing quotes on different photographers, just in case you are planning a big Diwali gala.
A lot of you may have heard of the pixlr photo editing app but nonetheless it's an app that deserves to make this list. The pixlr app has a very user friendly interface and gives users the ability to quickly edit pictures taken by their devices. The app also lets you make collages, which can be a fun way of recording those festive moments. It has various options for applying effects and overlays on images as well as an option for building different styles. Edited images and collages can then be shared on social media platforms like facebook, Twitter or Instagram directly from the app. We know there are many editing apps out there but we like this one for its ease of navigation and clean UI.
Ever seen the title sequence for True Detective? No, not the new season. We are talking about season 1, where detective Rust Cohle makes you want to live in a rusty old town with a psychopath on the loose. If you did notice the cool blended effect on that title sequence and wondered how to create something similar, we have an app just for you. Photoblender will allow you to merge and blend two pictures together to create an interesting image that's sure to impress and what better time to use it than the festive season! Users just need to pick 2 pictures, blend them together, edit them with some cool in-app effects and finally, share the image through the various sharing options available.
There are various other apps that could make this list but the again, there's an app for almost everything these days. If you want to add to this list, please feel free to leave a comment below. Hope you have a happy and 'app'tastic Diwali!
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The Woodlow Mansion
They ran into the house and through the living room to a closed door. Hope blossomed in Shannon's heart. Tyler had moved on his own. He was going to be okay.
Whitney pointed at the door. "He's in there."
Johnny pulled what appeared to be a silver cigarette case from his breast pocket. Shannon knew better. It was his tool kit. Choosing one carefully, he winked at Shannon before inserting it into the lock. A few seconds passed. They heard an audible click.
Shannon smiled. Being married to a 'businessman' had its perks. "I'll take it from here. Can you keep the kids busy until Nick gets back with the food?"
"Sure." Johnny placed a quick kiss on her jaw. "If you need me, yell."
She stepped into the bathroom and found Tyler leaning over the toilet. The floor was filthy, but she knelt next to him anyway. She smoothed hair back from his face as he continued to dry heave.
"Feeling better?" she asked once he finished. "You look green as spinach. Poor baby. How many different drugs did they have you on?"
"I could open my own pharmacy. He scooted back from the toilet and leaned against the wall. His blue eyes swam around the room. "Where are we?"
"Don't you remember leaving the hospital? Car ride? Anything?"
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Tyler groaned. "No way am I eating anything."
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At Gamescom 2016 it was revealed fans will get their hands on Resident Evil VII January 24th! After watching this trailer, I could not be more excited to finally play it! The game definitely looks to be a departure in more ways than it's first person perspective and American writing staff.
Looks like at some point in the game you'll play a woman trying to escape a prison and eventually failing. The whole sequence definitely seems Outlast inspired, and while it's not original, it might be something the series needs to reinvent itself after 20 years. Watch the trailer and let us know what you think below.


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Just finding out....
I just found out the I have type 2 and it is a scary thing. I have always been a heavy set person and ate what every I wanted. Now it seems that everyone is telling me that I have to change my life into a 180. Is this really what I need to do now? After finding out, I have changed a few of my habits. I used to drink soda/pop all the time. Now, I have cut it down to at least one can a day. I have also cut down on my sugar snacks…a lot. My husband has them but I try to tell him not to over do it or you will become like me. I have cut down the snacks I take to work to eat with my lunches. Most of them come in packs of 2. Now I break them down and eat only one a day. Of course in doing this, I have lost some weight too.
I know I still have to go and see my doctor and a "dietician" and that I am going to hate!
I wasn't raised on salads, vegetables & rise. I was brought up on meat, potato & pasta with heavy sauces.
It is very hard to give up stuff and try to eat healthy when you don't have the money to eat healthy. Plus, trying to eat at the right times of the day is really hard when you have two people working at different times of the day.
I know that I am venting here like a lot of people do. We find ourselves cooking foods at home that taste great but, are not healthy. We go out once a week to fast food so that we don't buy the store when we shop for food to cook at home. I can't afford to buy the "healthier" eat and go lunches in the frozen food area of the store either.
If anyone can give some advice or tips for someone who is just starting out, that would be great!
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Exercise is a great help in controlling weight and controlling you A1Cs. Check with your local hospital for a Cardiac Exercise program. A doctor need to refer you but the programs are very affordable , great support, most include a dietician for helpful hints. Also our hospital group provides classes in diabetic diet control and recipes.
i was newly diagnosed in june i was scared to death,i have always eaten what i wanted too,my dr told me start slowly never eat over 60 carbs a meal to start,well i never really knew what carbs were,so i started measuring and looking at all the packages,and now im on a low carb diet,diet pepsi is what i drink,as time goes on you will see,it gets easier good luck and this is a great site alot of caring people here thats for sure;0
When I go to McDonald's , I let myself have a cheesburger, but I might order a big salad with it…I honestly believe ( always have) that the body actually needs a certain amount of fat. Just by adding broccoli ( which many restaurants serve) and spinach to my high fat diet—I admit it, I can't imagine not eating fries , etc, but just by adding that to what I eat, I have no doubt I have at least raised my iron count up a little..it was hovering lower than it used to. Even adding an orange a day or an apple a day the body appreciates…sincerely, ANNE
Hello and welcome
Boy do I know what your talking of ben there done that .
First it will take time a lot of time for me it was two years till I was able to get it all set in place .I look back on it and go wow .
They sed I had to cut all the carbs and fat from what I eat as a chef I know that all foods has some carbs and or fat lol lol lol
Read a lot of the post here and you will get a lot of info from the ones that live with D every day we are glad to help
Best wishes
MES71 Dont sweat the small stuff. First off you have started to reduce what you are doing. There are other things you can eventually replace while still on a budget. Like instead of a Big Mac have one of the chicken wraps. Just an idea. Point is take it slow and steady. This will help overall. Replace your regular pastas with whole wheat pasta for instance. Then see about making home made sauces which means you control what goes in it. I.E. some spaghetti sauces actually have regular sugar in them. Ugh! Sometimes I find some healthy stuff on sale which then I buy as much as I can. Just one quick question? ok? How many meals do you eat daily? Otherwise keep working at it for I know you can do it! Hugs
Welcome, congratulations on taking the first step towards wanting to be healthy. The first would be to give up your sodas and replace with another drink. I like crystal light, all flavors to change it up. I stay away from starchy foods such as potatoes, rice and pasta, all WHITE foods are a no no for me. I only eat whole wheat/grain foods and limit my portions to 1/2 cup with only one serving per meal. I eat lots of veggies. I treat myself with sugar free candies to one at a time, and am very conscious of carbs in anything I eat! You will be amazed how these foods will last because your intake are usually smaller portions. Good luck!
I know what you mean about always being a heavy set person. When I was growing up with teeny, tiny petite sisters and a mom I was known as the fat, jolly one. When I found out I was Type 2 I changed everything drastically. Now it is a total shock to me that I have lost so much weight and that while I am still much larger than my sisters (they are size zeros) I am down to a size 10. I can wear an 8 now but not very comfortable around the waist yet but I am getting there. For me this is a HUGE accomplishment. I feel so much better and healthy! Just follow your dr. and dietician's advice and the sage advice from people here and you will be amazed at what you can accomplish. Set small goals for yourself and then when you meet them you will feel fantastic and it will give you the comfidence to meet the next goal. Good luck. It will be hard at first and then it gets easier.
Hello MES71. Congratulations on making this step towards getting better control of your diabetes. I think sometimes speaking it out loud (or typing it) can psych your mind up for what it is you need to do.
You've been given some great advice so I would only echo that you test your glucose levels regularly and speak with a doctor as soon as possible. As well as, utilize all of the sections on site. Might I suggest you check out a discussion I started a while back. You may find it helpful. http://www.diabeticconnect.com/discussions/14...
I know it all seems overwhelming right now but you will learn what to do, it just takes time. We're a very supportive community and will be here whenever you have questions, are looking for information, want some advice, or just want to vent. And remember, one step, one thing, one day at a time.
When I started comparing my former favorite snacks to fresh fruits and vegies it came as a pleasant surprise that often a serving of a sugary prepackaged snack cost a little more than a serving of fresh fruit or vegies. When hubby buys a candy bar it can even cost a bit more than my apple. Having a craving for crunchy things I switched from chips to baby carrots, cucumbers, apples, or bell peppers. This last week huge red bell peppers where 3 for $1.00.
Another pleasant surprise is for me, pasta, rice and potaotes seemed to have been less satisfying. I eat less and feel fuller without those foods. Plus seem to stay full longer.
When I was diagnosed, my blood glucose level was 670 and my A1c was over 20… I had to change my entire life… My last A1c was 6.9… it just requires lots of hard work…
when I got sick last april I was diagnosed glucose 804 I felt as if I was dying now almost a year later I have lowered my A1C to 4.0 and my insulin was cute in half I'm type 2 a long way to go to lose more weight but now I'm eating healthier
How did you manage a 4.0 A1c? It may be instructive for many of us. Had you experienced lows during that time your A1c was that low?
No offense to you at all, but OH, my God…an A1c of over 20. The highest I have ever had is 16. How did you get it down to 6.9? Are you a type 1 or a type 2? Sincerely, ANNE
I'm a type 2 and diet, meds, and insulin… I eat lot's of salad, veggies, and meat… It's just lots of work to keep my numbers down.
You've received great suggestions. The only one that I can add is that even a modest amount of exercise makes an amazing difference. There are lengthy explanations for this and they're all interesting to read and to know. But try this. Test your BG then take small walk, or stretch or in the ideal do both. Limit it to only 15 or 20 minutes and test again. I did this just yesterday and thee was over a 20-point drop in 15 minutes. Admittedly, this by itself will not get you to where you need to be but it's an experiment and confirmation that you can positively effect your own body.
Add some of the suggestions posted here and the likelihood of managing and improving your health is assured.
All the best.
MES71, It is easier than you think it will be. I had to do a complete change overnight when I was diagnosed. You should stop sodas, they are very high in sugar. I started drinking Crystal Light. Took some getting used to but it is better than I thought it would be.
Potatoes and Pasta are high in carbs and that is what you don't need. I eat pasta but only a tablespoon depending on what it is. Green veggies can replace pastas, potatoes and rice. I don't fry anything at home any more, I bake, grill or broil all of my meats and love them.
A salad can be a couple leafs of romaine lettuce with tuna or chicken salad or other veggies with grilled chicken of beef with a low cal sugar free dressing or you can make your own.
You say you are heavy set. Losing weight is a must. Not only will you feel better but it is important when you are diabetic. Go to diabetic live or www.dlife.com and sign up for their newsletter you get wonderful recipes, articles on what to or not to eat and how to make meal plans.
Also make an appointment with a dietitian/nutritionist and get help with meal plans and nutrition. Ask your doctor how many carbs you can have per meal. I am allowed 60grams (I never eat that many per meal) I break them down and have 15 for a snack. I am now to the point that I can have a real cookie or half of a real candy bar once in a while.
I have a sweet tooth so I buy sugar free cookies and read the label. For some I can have 3 to five cookies. I also eat high fiber foods which will allow you to feel full longer.
It just might be alot easier and more affordable then you think! There is an amazing amount of info concerning healthy foods on DC. Check out the article section, and the discussion section. Go to the Ask The Expert section, and get advice from doctors, dieticians and diabetic educators. Integrate this with all the good info and experience from DC members and it's a win win combination. Get educated about proper diet, and don't take this comment personally. I've had diabetes for 17 years, and I'm still learning about proper diet, and managing it. You can live a long and healthy life in spite of your diabetes!
I know the "scary" part of finding out. Don't worry the people here will be there for you when you need them. I have been reeding for several weeks and finallly decided to participate. I have found the information on this site very helpful and encouraging.
If you have questions - ask. Some one here will try to give you the answers that can help you. Information is critical. Read some of the blogs and the info on this site as a start. You have made the start just by seeking out the community here.
Glad you are participating…I have let myself slide lately (from this site) and am trying to make a resolution to be more involved too. I like your remark that information is critical! Amen!
Take it one step at a time. If you are trying to do too many things all at once you tend to get overwhelmed and give up. You don't want to do that.
So what I did when I first found out was purge my pantry. I donated my sugar full and sugar free foods. Got rid of a lot of the junk foods. If they are out of the house it is easier for me.
After that I chose one thing to focus on. That was reducing my BG numbers. I tested before and after eating and that taught me a lot about what I could eat and what was going to give me trouble. I don't eat the same time everyday either because I may have a class or a meeting with a client or something like that. But when I eat, I try to keep an eye on my trouble spots. Yours will be different from mine and that is what that testing will tell you.
Keep a journal of what you eat, when and how much. Then also put in there your test numbers so that you see what is going on inside your body. That will start to give you the confidence to deal with the fear of what to do.
As for shopping, I know what you mean. It is harder to eat healthy and it gets more expensive every day. BUT, once you start to eat a healthier diet, you will find that less food will fill you up because your body is getting good nutrients instead of crappy empty calories.
Here is what I suggest. Shop around the perimeter of the store and buy your veggies and fruits, nuts and dairy first. Find your meats and make some meal plans in your head or on paper. Then if you venture down the other aisles. Take time to ready every label of every item you pick up. Many of them will go back on the shelf. It is creepy when you start reading those. For now, just focus on the carbs and serving size. As you grow in confidence, you will start looking at other things.
Your doctor and your dietitian are your friends and they are there to help you. Let them. It is hard at first, but it is worth it in the end.
I am having really good success with eating spinach and broccoli…I have noticed I can walk faster and run faster and I feel lighter…I don't think the 50lbs I set a goal to lose is coming off very fast at all, but I feel better about myself. I have a lot more strength throughout the day…no miracles here, but at least they are positives..ha, I still eat cheesburgers…not every day, but yeah, I admit it, every other day…I know it's bad, but I grew up on that stuff. However, I also grew up on a lot of fruit and baked chicken..ha…ANNE
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2019 AGM and election of directors
Scottish Fencing uses members' e-mail addresses for various purposes including team selection, information about grant applications, and importantly at the moment, the election of directors.
Would all members please make sure that the e-mail address listed on the Sport80 website is current and refers to an account which is checked routinely. Otherwise, important messages may be delayed or not received at all.
A big thank you to all who attended the recent AGM on the 24 February 2018.
A copy of the minute is here
You can see pictures of the award winners on the Scottish Fencing Facebook page
2017 Club development grants - updated!
Following a review of earlier grant applications, Scottish Fencing recognise that many clubs have been deterred from applying for grants due to the requirement to reach a set target of members.
We appreciate that many clubs cannot afford to lose money on these activities if they failed to reach their member target.
In order to protect clubs from this Scottish Fencing will cover successful applicants' costs to ensure they do not lose money on activities, so long as every new/returning fencer that attends an activity becomes a member of Scottish Fencing.
2017 - Andy Alderman Leaves Scottish Fencing
Scottish Fencing is today announcing the departure of Andy Alderman from the role of Club Development Officer.
Andy leaves on 30 November having joined the Scottish Fencing staff in April 2016. Andy is of course a well known personality in the Scottish Fencing community, thanks to his tireless work on the coaching and high performance side over several years.
In Safe Hands 1 and 2 - essential training for Club Welfare Officers
Wallace Fencing are running the "In Safe Hands" 1 and 2 Child Protection course at Linlithgow Academy on Saturday 21 October 10am - 1pm and Tuesday 24 October 5.30-9.30pm. Further details here:
Scottish Fencing would encourage all Club Child Protection and Welfare officers to attend if they have not previously attended this training.
Referee Mentor Scheme
Refereeing in fencing, particularly for foil and sabre, is a skill which comes from a lot of practice and building on experience. Referees can improve their skills from constructive feedback of their performance and from observing current practice.
The ideal way to improve refereeing skills is not in a classroom setting but in competitions supported by a mentor who has gone through the process of seeking feedback and learning from experience.
Scottish Fencing has developed a mentor scheme to help those wishing to develop a career in refereeing.
PVG and Disclosure Checks
In light of the recent report into historical abuse in Scottish football, sportScotland has updated their advice on good governance in respect of PVG checks.
As a result Scottish Fencing would ask all members who are coaching or volunteering at their clubs to PVG through Scottish Fencing, even if they are already part of a scheme through an alternative source.
There is no cost to this. Please email Liz and we will send you a form and instructions on what to do once your form is filled in.
Referee Development - training
Scottish Fencing is keen to move from the current referee education system which is based on qualifications and levels and which tests how well referees know the rules. Ideally a future system would gauge someone's competency to referee in an event or competition based on the experience they have gathered and on peer review. (this is similar to the philosophy of the current coach education programme).
Coach Education Manager – thanks to Paul Neil-MacLachlan for his long service
After service to Scottish Fencing of more years than even he can remember (but at least 16), Paul Neil-MacLachlan has decided it's time to retire from his position as Scottish Fencing's Coach Education Manager. Paul played a key role in developing and delivering coach education in Scotland, including the highly successful Hungarian collaboration which trained many of our current senior coaches.
Obituary – Jean MacLardy
It is with much sadness that Scottish Fencing reports the passing of Jean MacLardy. Jean began fencing at a house wives group in 1971. From this beginner's introductory class she went onto pass her SAFU and BAF coaching exams. She coached many youngsters in her time starting some international fencers on their paths to success. She ran fencing clubs at St Margarets School and Scotus Academy to name just two. As well as coaching she was an active committee member standing on the Scottish Schools Committee.


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It's easy to do and I'm sure we've all done it. Perhaps we forgot something inside the house, or needed a quick bathroom break before heading out — for whatever reason, we often decide to leave our shoes on indoors to avoid wasting time taking them off and then putting them on again.
But did you know that you're putting yourself and your family at risk — especially if you have small children who play on the floor and put their hands in their mouths an average of 80 times an hour — of stomach, eye, and lung infections?
Think about where you've been today: Maybe you were at the grocery store and your foot skimmed over some bad milk, or maybe you walked to work on sidewalks where dogs defecate and racoons drag trash around. Maybe you even work in a factory with toxic chemicals or used a public bathroom at the gas station.
Regardless, you've exposed your shoes to millions of organisms that will then get dragged throughout your house.
The University of Houston did a study and found that 39% of shoes contained bacteria C.diff, a public health threat resistant to a number of antibiotics that can cause many health issues, including diarrhea.
Coliforms, on the other hand, which are universally present in faeces, were detected on the bottoms of 96% of shoes.
E. coli was also detected on 27% of the shoes, along with seven other kinds of bacteria, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, which can cause urinary tract infection, and Serratia ficaria, which can cause respiratory infections.
In total, researchers at the University of Arizona found nine different species of bacteria on people's shoes, and determined that these bacteria live longer on our shoes than in other places. Naturally there is just a continuous build up of new bacteria that feeds the growth of more bacteria.
Researchers also tested to see if bacteria on shoes would transfer to the tile floors in a house. More than 90 percent of the time it did, and carpets fared even worse.
Microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba, who teaches at the University of Arizona, conducted a study which involved testing a brand new pair of shoes, and found that within just two weeks of wearing them, they accumulated 440,000 units of bacteria.
"The common occurrence (96 percent) of coliform and E. coli bacteria on the outside of the shoes indicates frequent contact with fecal material, which most likely originates from floors in public restrooms or contact with animal fecal material outdoors," said Gerba. "Our study also indicated that bacteria can be tracked by shoes over a long distance into your home or personal space after the shoes were contaminated with bacteria."
Good Morning America conducted a similar test, examining the bottoms of eight different people's shoes, as well as two dogs' paws, for bacteria. They concluded that the shoes were dirtier than a toilet seat. "Toilet seats generally have 1,000 bacteria or less, and these are in the millions so there's a lot more bacteria here," said Jonathan Sexton, a research assistant at the University of Arizona's College of Public Health.
First of all, if you wear your shoes in the house, don't panic.
A thorough clean of your floors and shoes will help to eliminate any existing problems. Next, you'll just have to enforce a No Shoes In The House rule and abide by it!
Set up reminders if you need to, like a sign that says "please take off your shoes," or create a space before you enter the home or at the door that will trigger a response to remove your shoes, like a shoe rack or cubby.
The unfortunate truth about this information is that, while exposure to some bacteria can help build our immune systems, the ones that we tread in our homes mostly originate from fecal matter, which can be pretty harmful for our health.
Need another reason to ditch the indoor footwear?
Walking around your home barefoot is actually great for your health! Children who go habitually without shoes have stronger and more flexible feet, are less likely to become flat-footed, and develop fewer podiatric deformities.


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By Ini Ross--They tell you that struggle is just part of the story. That the obstacles you confront, the scars you gather and the fears you face are just a part of life.
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Our goal is to end the cycle of low literacy by helping families across Massachusetts develop high impact home reading routines that lay the groundwork for a lifetime of learning, success, and productive, responsible citizenship.
We strive to end the achievement gap through a dual intervention model. The first part of this model is a book rotation system, which allows children in our programs to bring home new, high-quality books every week. The second component is parent education; we hold parent workshops to teach parents evidence-based reading strategies that focus on reading interactively with their children.
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6 Tips For Job Seekers On Body Language
Body language speaks volumes at a job interview. Everything from your handshake, eye contact, and how you move your extremities when you talk, to your posture when sitting can reveal a lot about you to the hiring manager sitting across from you.
Related: 3 Areas Job Seekers Make The Biggest Mistakes
If you want to make the right impression, be aware of your own body.
1. Eye Contact.
Eye contact can help you build a personal connection with the interviewer. It is especially important at the time of the handshake and when the interviewer is speaking or asking a question. By giving eye contact, it communicates that you are confident, listening, and engaged. However, there has to be a balance with breaks in between eye contact. If you stare too long, it can come across as being overly aggressive and you may begin to look crazy and creepy.
2. Handshake.
The handshake is a professional point of contact, so how you do it sends a very important message. To come off as confident, you want to be firm, but not overpowering. And on the other end, if your handshake is limp like a dead fish, the interviewer may sense you lack confidence and interest. Women tend to overcompensate and shake hands too firmly so practice on you family members as this is where you make a first impression.
3. Expression.
No matter what you say, if your expression does not match the message, it will not come across. For example, at the time of the first handshake at the job interview, exhibit a smile when you say, "It's nice to meet you." When you are talking about one of the most exciting projects you were involved in, your expression should match that, otherwise you're giving the hiring manager a mixed message.
4. Posture.
The way you sit can impact how others want to communicate with you. If you are leaning back all relaxed, you may leave the hiring manager thinking you're lazy and not serious about the meeting. If you lean too forward and invade their space, it can come off as too aggressive. What you want is a neutral position – sit straight up on the chair with a slight lean forward to express you're interested and engaged. You also don't want to be stiff in posture. It's unnatural and can make it hard for others to communicate with you comfortably. A good technique is to slightly mirror the interviewer's posture.
5. Arms.
Many security guards have their arms across their chest. It signals that they are in defense mode. This is the same message that's sent to the hiring manager when they see a job candidate with arms across their chest. You want to be viewed as approachable, so it's best to leave your hands to your sides when standing or on your lap/knees when sitting.
6. Excessive Nodding Or Shaking.
Yes, you want to communicate agreement and understanding, but excessive nodding of the head can be seen as being overly agreeable, and you end up looking like a bobble head. One or two nods tagged with a smile is all you need. Along the same lines, be watchful of your extremities like leg kicking (often a result of nerves) or flaring arms as you talk. Maintain self-control of your extremities, keeping your feet flat on the ground and using your hands only when trying to make a gesture.
To better prepare for the next job interview, consider doing a video recording of a mock interview. You'll see habits in your body language that you can practice to correct before the next real job interview!
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Coloring: pan pastels, paint pens and pencils........ Thus far!
Off for our walk, then to work, "play" time is over!
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Thursday morning: added words, not in love with my pick, that is when Nicole's information of having the transparency of your stamped image would have been useful!......try it before you Go for it! But as it goes....I am always rushing! Don't like my white dots either ! Boy I am negative this morning! I am really not! Breath and slow down! Have an awesome day!


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50% of Aleppo electricity is restored – Electricity Minister
50% of Aleppo electricity is restored – Electricity Minister
In an interview with Syria is here Syrian Minister of Electricity Imad Khamisdeclared that the gas station that fed power to Aleppo has returned to work, after it had been targeted by militants Free Army militia.
The minister added that the electricity has returned to more than 50% of the province of Aleppo, and it will return to its previous status before it was hited during the next few hours.
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Niobrara (nīəbrâr´ə), river, c.430 mi (690 km) long, rising in the High Plains, E Wyo., and flowing E across N Nebraska to the Missouri River on Nebraska's northeast border. The Mirage Flats irrigation project uses water impounded by Box Butte Dam (completed 1946). A scenic 76-mi (122-km) portion of the river comprises Niobrara National Scenic River (see National Parks and Monuments, table).
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Ask yourself this question: what do people want when they search the web?
They want answers. They want expert knowledge. They want to know the blogger they just discovered is an expert.
Why? Because who wants to hear from the novice? Who wants to know what the eighth tallest building is. Instead, we want the most profound, well-researched , entertaining and relevant content that exists.
Like Brian Dean said in his epic link building post, "it's human nature to be attracted to the best."
Stop overthinking your content strategy and start trying to be the best.
How to earn authority and be the best
Sounds pretty ridiculous right? I'm sitting here telling you to be the best and you're sitting there like, "Oh gee thanks, Scott. Why didn't I think of that!"
But I'm going to stop you right there before that cynical lizard brain of yours starts driving the bus.
If you know you need to be the best in your niche, then why not go for it? Why sit there and keep thinking the best isn't for you, it's for them?
It absolutely is for you, you just have to know where you can be the best.
Joe Pulizzi is the founder of Content Marketing Institute where he is an authority on marketing. But he didn't start that way. First he was an authority on writing, then he was an authority on web content, then he was an authority on content marketing and before long, his influence became all-encompassing.
What Joe understands is that true authority comes from being an expert and that anyone can be an expert if the niche is small enough.
Knowing more than anyone else about a subject, automatically gives you authority. Some people might have more followers, some people might be extremely persuasive, but if you know more than those people, you can have the upper hand.
During this interview (6:35), Joe Pulizzi reveals some very important advice for business owners and content creators who are trying to establish authority.
"You want to go very, very small…Once you get to that niche, then you talk about every little thing that affects those pain points of those customers…Figure out where you can be the leading expert in your niche."
Listen to Joe. Start small. Start as small as you can and start building your content resource. Whether it's a blog, a video series, an e-book…whatever. Get very specific with your niche and start tuning into your customers who exist at that level. Own that level. Be the expert those customers are looking for.
Big box stores can't do things like this. They have to appeal to a wide audience all the time. You have an advantage over them because you can be nimble in your marketing and you can speak directly to those people who have real pain points that are getting swept under the rug because they're too niche.
Slow and steady wins the race
Nothing is free. Everything takes time and authority is no different.
Once you've found the niche you are going to own, you have to start building a resource. This is the part that takes time. Building real authority online doesn't happen with a snap of the fingers.
We're talking about a new age of marketing where commercials and print ads don't work like they used to. These days, buying customers is a lot less effective than earning them.
After you know the niche you are going to own, you have to find the medium through which your customers will listen to you. What social channels does your audience use, what sites do they frequent, what types of content do they share? This will all clue you in as to how to best reach your niche.
You cannot rush this process. True authority is earned, not bought.
Here's an important point made by Seth Godin in a recent Copyblogger article:
"What's not obvious is the discipline necessary to earn authority. Now that you can't be given it, now that you can't take, now that you have to EARN it, it seems to me that many of us have forgotten that there's a cost to earning something."
He goes on to say, "Authority comes from consistent generosity, from truth telling, and from empathy. It comes from showing up. It comes from telling your truth and consistently sharing your point of view."
People want to meet the publisher behind the content. If you try selling to them before they trust you, of course they're not going to buy.
Authority doesn't happen overnight. It takes time to earn trust, but it will be worth it because no budget or downsizing can take away an audience that was built organically.
Go find where you can be the best
People want the best. They don't want mediocre. They don't want cheap. They want quality. They want expertise.
You have expertise.
You are the master of some part of your industry. No matter how specific you have to get. No matter how insignificant a niche may seem, find the space in which you can be the expert and start growing your authority.


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Mariah Carey Steps Out After Wedding Vow Renewal
Mariah Carey rocks a black corset around her dress as she leaves the Azzedine Alaia store on Saturday (April 28) in Paris, France.
The 42-year-old entertainer brought along her adorable twins Moroccan and Monroe, who she kept covered under blankets in their carriers.
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The night before, Mariah and her hubby Nick Cannon renewed their wedding vows!
"Tonight was an incredible night, I can't express how amazing it was to renew our vows in Paris at the top of the Eiffel tower." Mariah tweeted.
FYI: Mariah and Nick are using their Chicco infant seats!
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