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Grief and coping with a loss do not end when the services are over. Perhaps you were able to attend the services, share your condolences or offer your support during the immediate time after the loss. How can you continue to show your support as your loved one adjusts to a new normal in the weeks and months that follow?
Grieving is a process that takes time, and it can be hard work. There is no set timetable for grief, and everybody grieves differently. There are many different simple, thoughtful gestures to consider to show your support for your loved one.
Write a letter or send a personal card
Whether it is a "thinking of you" note around a holiday, anniversary, or out of the blue, let them know they are in your thoughts. Share a fond story of the loved one that was lost and use this opportunity to stay connected with meaningful memories.
Celebrate holidays and special occasions
Holidays and celebrations can be especially hard after a loss. Look for ways to celebrate and also honor the memory of the loved one who has passed. Give a toast, plant a flower or tree, or share favorite memories around the table. These are just a few ways to remember a loved one as part of a celebration. Spend some time thinking about the traditions that you can help maintain to honor their memory.
Reach out and stay connected
Take the first step to reach out and keep a connection with your loved one. Loved ones may not ask for help or support, and may feel isolated or lonely during this difficult time after a loss. Instead of waiting for your loved one to initiate contact, be proactive and stay connected. It can be as simple as meeting for coffee or a walk in the park. If your loved one needs a laugh, bring over a comedy and watch it together. It is okay if you do not know what to say, sometimes just the supportive presence of family and friends can be a great help during this time.
Be there for them to reminisce and share their in grief. This can be painful, but be careful not to approach this with any perceptions as to what grief looks like and how they should feel. The grieving journey is different for everyone. Be mindful of any situations that are especially difficult and ask how you can help.


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If you are only interested in the headset reviews and want to skip the intro, click here.
Whether you are a pilot or a passenger, or someone who works in a noisy environment, you might want a good pilot headset in order to reduce noise levels.
Aviation headsets are generally worn by pilots to cancel or reduce noise levels from the engine, blade noise and airflow. They also allow for in cabin and radio signals to get through loud and clear.
Headsets allow for active and passive noise reduction allowing for ambient noise to be lowered from 30 down to 15 decibels.
Your headset will be your tool to communicate with others inside and outside of the aircraft. Not only will it help you communicate, it will also play an even bigger role: protecting your hearing.
Our sensitive hearing functions between 20Hz and 20000 Hz but amplifies the sounds between 2000 Hz and 5000 Hz, as we tend to tune in on the levels of the human voice which are situated between these ranges.
Sound frequency is expressed in Hertz (Hz) while the actual intensity and volume is measured in decibels (dB). A normal conversation is around 50 to 80dB.
Exposure to sound levels of 90dB and above for prolonged periods can cause hearing loss and damage to the inner ear. Aeroplane engines run at around 120dB to 130dB, which is why a good headset is essential for a pilot.
Let's look at some of the important features before reviewing the best available headsets.
Pilot Headset Buyers Guide
PNR, ANR and DNR
PNR is passive noise reduction while ANR is active noise reduction and DNR is dynamic noise reduction. PNR reduces noise via foam in the ear-cup which cuts off sound from outside the headset.
These headsets have to fit tightly on your head to be effective. They are normally cheaper than ANR. ANR headsets make use of electronics to suppress unwanted sounds via noise cancellation technology.
DNR headsets are the more expensive of the 3 types and use digital electronic techniques to remove noise or in some cases remove it completely.
Outgoing signal is almost as important as incoming signal, so your headset needs to have a decent microphone with suppression of unwanted noise. You do not want the noise in the cockpit transmitted to the cabin via the intercom or to the ATCs or other aircraft as it is important that everything can be heard clearly.
A microphone muff is not enough to reduce all the unwanted noise, the muff needs to be actively noise suppressing so that audio quality over the microphone is the best possible.
Another very important factor is how comfortable the headset is to wear for extended periods of time. The headband and ear-cushions need to fit well and feel comfortable on your head.
Before you buy a headset, wear it for around 10 to 15 minutes to make sure it stays comfortable. The weight of the headset can also effect the comfort factor, although heavier does not automatically equate to more uncomfortable.
Cable and plugs
It is important to ensure that your headset plugs are compatible with the aircraft you are going to fly. Different craft make use of different headset plugs so you will need a headset with plugs that will work in the craft you are flying.
While this may be considered optional, many pilots are looking at headsets with Bluetooth capability which allows for connection of smart-phones, GPS and so forth to the same headset without having to carry along a bunch of extra cables.
The Warranty
If you purchase an expensive headset, you want to make sure that you are covered for an extended period of time should something go wrong with it. Look for a good brand with an extended warranty to protect your purchase.
Many headsets offer nice to have features as extras, which as a pilot, you can assess your own requirements and preferences when choosing headsets with the optional extras.
Some of these features include cockpit recording and individual ear piece controls. You can also look at items such as extra microphone muffs, replacement seals, headset bags, microphone windscreens and various other optional items.
The rule of thumb is to buy the best headset you can afford that is comfortable for you to use. If you can afford DNR, go for it and ANR is preferable if you are going to be flying extensively.
For once-off flights or minimal hours, a PNR headset is an acceptable set for use. For student pilots, a PNR headset might be a good option and then purchase ANR or DNR once qualified. Set your budget and then look at the best headset that fits within your limits.
Aviation Headset Reviews in 2018
Bose A20 Aviation Headset
This is a comfortable headset weighing in at only 340g and made to be durable and strong. The ear-cups are large and the headband is padded to prevent excess pressure and the volume to each ear can be controlled separately.
The boom-mounted microphone goes on the left ear-cup and the cables come from the left as well. This is set with an 2 plug jack which can be unscrewed and replaced with a different cable if necessary. The in-line panel has buttons to turn on the ANR and is battery powered.
There is already passive noise cancellation due to the padding before you even flick the switch. This headset also features Bluetooth comparability. Audio quality is excellent and the set allows for mp3 input as well. The warranty period is 5 years and the set comes complete with a carry case and aux cable.
Rugged Air RA900 Black Stereo Pilot Headset
This headset features a metal frame with double foam headband and is designed to be comfortable for long periods of wear, weighing in at 445g. The headset offers a 24dB passive noise reduction and has deep pocket ear cups for cushioning and reduced noise. There are control dials on each ear-cup to control volume as well as a push-to-talk button.
This headset allows you to switch between mono and stereo and has a 3.5mm jack which can be used with most cellphones as well as the standard dual plug audio cable. Audio via the jack is always stereo. The microphone is attached via a full flex boom on the left ear piece and can be used for radio communication as well as other audio devices. This headset has a 7 year factory warranty.
Lightspeed ZULU 2 Aviation Headset
The Lightspeed Zulu 2 uses ANR and has a comfortable frame which is sturdy and streamlined and light enough not to cause too much pressure on long flights. This headset is cushioned on the headband and over-ear ear pieces for comfort and some passive noise reduction. MicroportVent technology works along with the magnesium ear-cups to effectively reduce wind sounds and low level buzzing. When used the the FlightLink app, this headset can also be used to do cockpit recordings during flight.
With the added benefit of Bluetooth as well as an auxiliary port to allow connections to cellphones and similar equipment, this headset automatically lowers sound on secondary devices when there is an incoming intercom or radio message. The in-line panel has volume, power, ComPriority and Bluetooth buttons. This headset comes with a case for carrying the headset as well as offering extra space for essential documents. This headset comes with a 5 year warranty with the offer of added service after expiry of the warranty.
David Clark H10-13.4 Aviation Headset
This PNR headset offers excellent noise reduction with minimal outlay. The carry case and Bluetooth adapter can be purchased separately if required. This double foam headset offers an excellent seal even if you are wearing aviation glasses, without adding extra pressure and weighs in at 468g.
The gel ear-cups have a volume knob for volume control which can easily be adjusted due to their tactile adaptations. The headband features cranial support to distribute the weight across the entire band, reducing pressure spots. The microphone is situated on a flexible boom and is customized to reduce noise. There is a 5 year warranty on this this headset for your piece of mind.
Kore Aviation KA-1 Aviation Headset
This PNR headset is lightweight, comfortable and reasonably priced. The headband is well padded and the gel ear seals create excellent passive noise reduction. Each ear-cup has volume knobs for individual volume control. The microphone is on a flexible boom which attaches to the left ear-cup.
This is a noise cancelling microphone which offers stereo and mono sound which is set via a switch. There is an auxiliary port to allow connection to mp3 players and cellphones. Cables need to be purchased separately but the headset does come with a carry case and a 5 year manufacturers warranty.
ASA HS-1 Aviation Headset
Offering 23dB noise reduction, this headset offers high level passive noise reduction. The deep ear-cup, padded headband and metal frame offers sturdy, durable, comfortable headset design with over-ear ear pieces which fit well to effective noise isolation. The cup holders are arched allowing them to adapt according to your ears so they always fit well. The audio is clear and the microphone also offers decent noise reduction for effective communication.
The microphone is on a flexible boom for maneuverability. The HS-1 has a two plug cable for general aviation use. This headset is reasonably priced and a good option for student pilots. This headset can get a little tight on long flights, so is perhaps more suitable for training or shorter flights. This headset weighs in at 884g and offers a lifetime manufacturers warranty.
FARO G2 ANR Aviation Headset
This is a robust headset made from carbon fibre with dual plug and mp3 capabilities. With noise reduction of up to 52dB on ANR with PNR at 23dB reduction which makes this outstanding. The ear cups are lined with faux leather and the headband is well padded to offer less pressure on your head and ears on long flights. The microphone offers decent audio and is connected on the left ear-cup The cable also connects on the left cup and features an in-line control for volume as well as the ANR controls.
The cable is the dual plug type suitable for more craft. Extremely lightweight at only 255g, it is lighter than most of the headsets currently available. There is a 3 year warranty on this headset. This headset does offer Bluetooth connectivity as well as Mp3 audio input. The headset comes with the audio cables and a headset bag.
Faro PNR Aviation Headset
Weighing in at 370g, this headset is heavier than it's ANR equivalent and offers noise reduction of up to 26dB making this a decent PNR set for various uses. The headset features large soft cushions which provide added comfort.
The G2 PNR headset has dual volume controls as well as the ability to connect cellphones and MP3 players. You can also purchase these headsets in a variety of colours. The 3 year warranty allows for full replacement within the warranty period.
Faro AIR
Super lightweight at only 28 grams, this in-ear headset is one of the lightest available while still offering 50dB noise reduction. This is very effective for a headset without ANR capability. This headset comes with a 3 year warranty and replacement ear tips.
Lightspeed Tango Wireless
This wireless ANR headset is fairly heavy at 510g but allows for the freedom of use without cables and all the controls being at your fingertips on the headset itself. This set uses 2 x 3.7V lithium-ion batteries for around 12 hours consecutive use.
The microphone is the standard Electret mic and the set also allows for audio and MP3 input. Bluetooth capability is standard and the headset comes with a 5 year warranty. Plush ear cushions and leather headband adds to the comfort offered by this versatile wireless headset.
There are many headsets available on the market offering varied frames, noise cancellation, comfort and designs. Once you have established a budget, you should then go ahead and try on some of the headsets for a period of time to get the feel of it and if it is suitable for your needs.
It is always better to go for the best that you can, preferably with a reasonable warranty as you will be using it for a long time and don't want to have to replace a headset very often, especially if it is very comfortable.

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In Chris Rock's fast and blisteringly funny "Top Five" — a romantic comedy that's also an extended riff on art, identity, authenticity and what it means to be a black entertainer — Mr. Rock plays Andre Allen, a comic in crisis. A stand-up star turned movie-franchise brand, Andre has climbed to the top of the box office playing Hammy, a kind of "Lethal Weapon" enforcer in a bear suit with a gun and a Schwarzenegger-style tag line: "It's Hammy time!" (The words "600 million worldwide" are stamped on a movie trailer in blood-red letters.) Now, though, Andre is trying to get serious with "Uprize!," a painfully misbegotten historical drama in which he plays a Haitian slave revolutionary.
The movie opens with Andre trying to publicize "Uprize!," which is about to hit (and flop). Shooting in New York, Mr. Rock, who wrote and directed "Top Five," sets the scene at warp speed with a compressed career retrospective that fills in Andre's history, his greatest hits and current aspirations. Charlie Rose, playing himself, pops by briefly and early to solidify Andre's place in the rarified celebrity firmament. Time magazine, Mr. Rose explains, anointed Andre the funniest man in America, an honor that's soon slyly undercut when a fan asks Andre when the next Hammy movie hits. "I don't feel like doing funny movies anymore," Andre says later, "I don't feel funny." Given how funny the movie and Andre both are, Mr. Rock makes it tough to take this lament seriously.
Comics — they (still) don't get no respect! In some ways, "Top Five" revisits the question of art and its uses that merrily hums through Preston Sturges's "Sullivan's Travels" (1941), about a director who wants his next picture to be "a true canvas of the suffering of humanity." In "Stardust Memories" (1980), Woody Allen's woebegone pastiche of "8 ½," Mr. Allen plays Sandy Bates, a director troubled by a similar crisis in comedic faith. "I don't feel funny," Bates says. "I look around the world, and all I see is human suffering." When Bates shows some executives his latest film, one asks, "Doesn't the man know that he has the greatest gift that anyone can have — the gift of laughter?"
One of the ideas that Mr. Rock teases throughout "Top Five" is whether the stakes are different when the funnyman with that gift is black. That becomes prime fodder for the interview that Andre does with Chelsea Brown (a wonderful Rosario Dawson), a reporter for The New York Times assigned to write a profile of him. Wearing a brimmed hat that she might have borrowed from Annie Hall, Chelsea is rapidly transformed from Andre's interrogator — he berates her for asking hack questions — into his inevitable romantic foil. Initially accompanied by Andre's entourage, including his friend and body man, Silk (JB Smoove, superb), the two break free and begin walking and talking through a New York that's seductively romantic, partly because it's grounded in real ideas about how we live now.
At once tightly structured and loosely played, "Top Five" unfolds over the course of a day that softens into night as Andre and Chelsea travel — on foot, by car and by subway — from one part of the city to the next. In a raucous high-voltage scene, they visit Andre's old stomping ground, a housing project where, after he exchanges a quick, sour word with an old-timer (Ben Vereen in a sharply honed small part), they swing by an apartment. There, with bodies and furniture crowding the living room and photographs of President Obama adorning the walls, Andre's friends and presumably some of his earliest comic foils — played by Tracy Morgan, Sherri Shepherd, Leslie Jones, Michael Che and Jay Pharoah, among others — snap jokes and insults, putting more touches on his portrait.
Andre may be the main attraction, but Mr. Rock's generosity as a filmmaker here means that Chelsea has plenty to say and do. Beat for beat, laugh for laugh, Ms. Dawson fluidly keeps pace with Mr. Rock, whether their characters are arguing about multiculturalism or revisiting Andre's career highs and hilarious, horrible lows, one of which is recounted in a gaspingly funny, raunchy flashback with a fantastic Cedric the Entertainer. Mr. Rock's acknowledged debt to Richard Linklater's peripatetic "Before" triptych is evident in all the two-shots of Andre and Chelsea walking and talking, but also in how it's a given from the start that they're equals. Chelsea gives as good as she gets, yet never at the expense of Andre's other love interest, Erica (Gabrielle Union), a reality-television star.
Mr. Rock has far more on his mind than a catfight. In "Top Five," he sifts through — with on-point jokes, boisterous slapstick, affecting honesty and a sharply honed and earned sense of history — issues of artificiality and authenticity, the spectacle of black celebrity and the imperative of personal meaning. Andre has become famous by playing Hammy the Bear, a character that completely obscures his blackness and his maleness. Both Hammy and the Haitian revolutionary represent two familiar — and Mr. Rock seems to suggest — permitted modes of black expression: clowning and suffering. In setting Andre on his search for self, Mr. Rock has carved out a third way, in the process creating a black character who's fully human and a comedy that's wholly a blast.
"Top Five" is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian). Raw, raw, raw.


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I followed Paradigm Mall's Facebook Page for 3/4 of the year, waiting for the mall to open for business, and when it actually did, I was away on vacation! What poor timing!
Anyway, finally, today I have photos of the new shopping mall to share with you. It's the first shopping mall in the Kelana Jaya (Petaling Jaya) area and it will be my new hunting ground whenever I am in Petaling Jaya or Kuala Lumpur. Lazy to go to MidValley already! No need to cross the LDP (Damansara–Puchong Expressway or Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong) to Giant for groceries because Tesco is just at my doorstep!
Naturally, I am unable to share photos of the entire mall. At this point in time, about 90% of the tenants are opened. Tesco hypermarket, Golden Screens Cinema and CYC Mega Leisure World (arcade), just to name a few larger tenants, will only be ready sometime in June.
As it is, I see many F&B outlets at Paradigm Mall. I wouldn't have to patronise the same eateries even if I spend a month dining at this mall! Ermm…. perhaps even two months! Since the mall just opened on 24th May, 2012, many tenants are still running opening promotions, until the end of June or beyond. The grand launch will be in September or October this year.
Many people are complaining about horrendous traffic jam in this area, especially during peak hours and weekends. Well, can't blame shoppers when there's a new block in the neighbourhood and when parking (there are 4300 bays) is free until 1st July, 2012.
I figure things will be a lot better once everything is in order, especially when the two blocks at the back of Paradigm Mall are completed. As for now, check out the photos that I have, and the (partial) list of tenants at Paradigm Mall.
Tags: Kelana Jaya, mall in KJ, mall in PJ, new shopping mall, Paradigm Mall, Paradigm Mall tenants, Petaling Jaya, WCT Berhad
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hope to go this mall=)
Nice.Let's have a window shopping after my final exam.
can't wait to pay a visit there
nice design…
I'm going there this Saturday!
Look like this is another high class shopping mall in selangor!!!
It was cool and beautiful shopping mall…must pay a visit if got holiday~
will go there 1 day…
I've been there 2 times since it opened, and I'm sure it will be a super popular mall for quite a long time to come. There are many big and popular shops inside, not to mention a large variety of food. Best thing is, SEPHORA IS OPENING INSIDE! Gosh, now i don't have to go all the way to KL just to buy something that might be sold out by the time i get there, lol.
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5 Days Meal Plan to Lose Weight
Nowadays people are afraid of their health due to irregular diet and junk food. Usually losing weight is a tedious task, we have to keep control over food. Most of the time it is tasteless and nasty! We have certain ways where you can easily get healthy and lose weight without compromising the taste. Here are 5 simple effective meal plans that can be followed to lose weight. In this segment, you will be provided with an effective 5 days simple meal plan which will help in making drastic changes in your weight and beauty. Let's now discuss the...Read More


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John Krajsa focuses his practice on insurance defense litigation and bad faith defense litigation. He has represented universities, non-profits, and insurance companies in complex matters. He advises these organizations on a variety of subjects including policy interpretation and coverage issues. John prides himself on bringing a professional but personal touch to his work with clients.
Prior to joining White and Williams, John was Vice President of AFC Reverse Mortgage, Inc., in Allentown, from 2012 to 2016, where he managed the day-to-day operations of the company. He also served on the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association Safety and Compliance Committee. In the Spring of 2015, John completed a co-op within the litigation department of a large Philadelphia law-firm.
Recognition & Involvement
Over the course of 2015 and 2016, John volunteered 50 hours of Pro Bono work with Drexel's Trust and Estates Planning Clinic, drafting wills and other estate planning documents for the West Philadelphia community and retired military. In 2015, John was selected to work with the Drexel Entrepreneurial Law Clinic where he spent a semester advising two Philadelphia start-up companies on their legal matters.
In 2011, John interned at the People's Insurance Company of China, located in Beijing. He also taught economics, advanced calculus and web design at the Beijing Foreign Language School in Beijing.
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How to Play LanderIn this game you need to control a spaceship and land it on a designated spot on Mars. Use the arrow keys to turn on engines from different directions to control the spaceship. There is limited fuel so you can only use the engines for a limited number of time. When landing, make sure that the speed of the spaceship is not too high otherwise it will crash.
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Colas are everywhere. People love to have them as "thirst-busters". Surely these colas are easily available, is cheap and its quite convenient to go and grab a cola to have a momentary refreshing moment. but have you ever considered the ill-effects of having cola on your system. The list is endless. These carbonated drinks can damage your body to a great extent.
Zero nutritional advantage
Drinking colas account for zero nutritional advantage. There is practically no benefit of drinking colas. They largely contain refined sugar which is harmful to the body.
Leads to weight increase
The weight increase and obesity is largely related to the consumption of sodas. A lot of researches have been done and it has been concluded that the calorie content of these soda is very high which amounts to obesity and weight gain. The person consuming soda has a higher risk of weight gain than one who refrains from cola intake.
Weak Bones
The chances to develop Osteoporosis increases in those who have colas on a regular basis. Cola consumption leads to loss of calcium and hence weakening of the bones.
Dental problems
The tooth enamel is severely impaired by excessive cola consumption. The teeth is more susceptible to decaying as they become very weak and sensitive. To prevent the decaying of tooth, one must consume less soda specially in between meals.
Colas increases the risk of diabetes. Its a complete "NO" to those who are already suffering from diabetes. It aggressively increases the sugar content in the body by impairing the body's ability to process sugar.
Damage of kidney
Say a "NO" to the soda if you want your kidney in perfect health. Excessive consumption of sodas can lead to stones in the kidney.
Blood Pressure Problem
Soda consumption is detrimental to the blood pressure levels. Excessive intake amounts to increased blood pressure.
Liver malfunctioning
Once again, colas have a harmful effect on the liver. Excessive intake might rupture the working of the liver and lead to chronic diseases like liver cirrhosis.
Digestion Problems
Being a highly acidic drink, colas are highly injurious for the digestive system.
High caffeine content
The colas have high caffeine content which not only leads to dehydration but also leads to restlessness, insomnia, excessive urination etc.
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So far today:
Makes me nervous when thing go so swimmingly!
- woke up early
- toe is better
- book order from a friendly bookstore guy
- Brian offered to take Victoria to the babysitter (she was still sleeping)
- horrid manager is taking the day off
- coffee waiting for me at work
- crappy report thrown together yesterday is exactly what they want (they never know until they see what they've asked for what it is that they want)
- interesting projects lined up
- phone hasn't rung all morning
- no messages waiting (just remembered to check)
- book crossings meeting tonight
Makes me nervous when thing go so swimmingly!
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Strengthen The Team With Creative Team Building Games
The power of a team can make wonders and this is the reason that companies and business firms emphasizes on the team building culture. In order to generate harmony in the team and avoid any kind of behavioural clashes among the team members the vast number of team strengthening activities are being conducted by the organizations within the employee base. The ideas and innovations in this field are vast and can be explored to an unimaginable extent but organizing the team building games is one such method which is most popular in the business world.
The ideas of conducting the creative team building games can vary as per the mind sets of organizers but there are number of companies who follow the procedure of games initiated by some of the innovative minds. The gaming activities for the purpose of tea building can be arranged indoor as well as outdoor. The indoor activities are generally filled with brain storming puzzles, quizzes etc. In such kind of games the teams are decided and they are judged by asking the questions on general knowledge, business knowledge and various other organization related issues. The team which performs better wins the prizes and appreciation. This builds the base of business strong.
In the same way the outdoor team building games also have a special place in the company's team building activities. These ideas are much healthier and innovative as they actually allow the team-mates to discover the fun of playing together. The major outdoor games can be themed events, school days' events and much more. This also reduces the work stress out of the employees' mind and they perform in better way. The new ideas can always be added to this entire trend for lifting up the morale of the employees and uniting them into one strong and leading team.


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Seasonal Trend or a Market Correction?
It's every child's favorite time of year – summertime! It's one of my favorite times of year in real estate because year after year uncertainty kicks in and we see a market that changes before our eyes, if only for a handful of months. In the past weeks, several real estate professionals contacted me to discuss observations of a slowing trend in their neighborhood. This is not a surprise, as with every summer cycle we see specific trends irrespective of compounding variables such as the current political climate, equities markets, and global uncertainties. However, this summer is starting off with more fear than usual.
I'm not just hearing market flutters from real estate professionals, but I'm hearing from clients, Uber drivers, my barber, etc. Pretty much most people I encounter has read a recent article or heard from a friend that the market has been slowing. Last week a Realtor came up to me at my open house and whispered, "the market has changed", as if she had a secret to tell me. As different as the market may be over the past several weeks, it still has signs of our summer seasonal trend, though what most interests me is whether the inertia and fear may transition the market into a flat or downward trajectory.
Thinking of selling your home this summer? No doubt you will look at recent sales in your neighborhood and are sure to find sale prices that exceed your expectations. Instinct: you want that price too. What you don't know from that single piece of data is whether there was another buyer willing to pay that price, so if you rely too much on that price you may be stuck with a home that does not sell. Too often in the summer we see price reductions on homes and wonder if it is a sign of a changing market or a simple issue of homes being listed too high, especially when many don't realize some of the sales in your neighborhood were anomalies and the highest price offer ended up being 5-15% higher than the next motivated buyer.
Attention Sellers:
Sell now or wait until Fall – since summer months are inconsistent, sometimes I suggest clients wait until early Fall when families have returned and the priority shifts back to house hunting. The inherent risk is whether the market holds for another quarter. Notwithstanding a crystal ball, it is a decision that should be weighed and understanding the pros and cons will help keep things in prospective especially if the outcome isn't what you anticipated.
Listing price is crucial – don't be wooed by a single neighborhood sale and think buyers will pay it again. Have realistic expectations understanding that the best buyer for your property may be away for vacation (people like to travel during the summer months). Listing your home too high will likely result in a future price reduction and frustration as to why your home isn't selling quicker.
Remember the 5 P's: Property Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
I am thankful for sellers who do not prepare their homes for sale – it enables my buyers the opportunity to purchase that home for a good price. Putting a sign in the yard and marketing the home for sale is easy, but it is the preparation and knowing what is important to fix or replace that is difficult and extremely important. It is so easy to look past preparation arguing it isn't needed because everything sells, or you want to get to market quick, but failing to prepare your home will leave a large amount of money on the table, guaranteed.
As we move into summer you will want to take note of specific trends that consistently occur. These subtle shifts individually do not impact the market, but when you put them all together it tends to put doubt in buyers resulting in less aggressive offers. Therefore, some buyers can pick up relatively good deals during the summer months if they feel comfortable with the general market climate.
Specific Trends in Summer:
Quieter open house activity – We are already seeing a noticeable slowdown to weekend open house traffic that impacts how or if a buyer decides to write an offer for a property. The slower traffic equates to less competition from the Spring months that had standing room only open houses.
Schools out (priority shift) – Like clockwork, after the final school bell, families are off on vacations, often for a majority of the summer. The priority shifts from house hunting to family time and you see a noticeable change to motivation. Whether for the whole summer or just a few weeks, you may miss the perfect property that comes to market while away.
Stock market calming – Not only do families take time off for summer, so does Wall Street. Less activity in the stock market impacts buyer's actions, especially because so much of our market is fueled by Restricted Stock Units (RSU). If your company stock slows in the summer then you may be less interested to sell it at that time.
Uncertainty sets in – Now that you are seeing a change to what was an impenetrable market, uncertainty kicks in and you wonder if you should buy now or wait to see how the coming months play out. Not to mention the instabilities you are seeing domestically and globally.
In addition to the typical summer trends we experience, there are a few variables playing out that I think deserve special attention, which have the potential to significantly impact our market.
Special Attention:
Will the current seasonal trend continue to a market correction? It's possible it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy; the current fundamentals have not been favorable: affordability is at historic lows, interest rates are rising, political and global uncertainties have been brewing and even some of the most valuable companies have been dealing with scandals and growth questions. Even so, home prices continued to rise in early 2018 leaving Buyers feeling defeated and frustrated about entering the market. The same conditions that have existed this year may turn into an opportunity for Buyers if they stay committed to the process and capitalize on what may be something more than seasonality.
Stock market – Watch the stock market and fear index. We have a unique real estate market whereas the purchasing power is significantly impacted by the stock market. Much of the down payment money I see comes from buyers selling their Restricted Stock Units (RSU), so if their company stock goes down, so will their ability to buy the more expensive home. When the value goes down they will also be less interest to sell, hoping for a rebound soon. I remember in 2009, where in hindsight it was a fantastic time to buy, many of my clients didn't buy because their money was tied up in stocks that had gone down and they didn't want to liquidate. I presume a similar situation will occur next time.
Employment – jobs numbers are looking fantastic, but I still hear about a tightening job market. I am unclear as to the scale of this contraction since on the other side I hear companies are still hiring. It is an interesting dichotomy that I'm trying to fully understand, however, it seems there is an issue brewing that needs to be watched carefully and we will see the change day-to-day before it makes the news headlines.
Interest rates – We've been talking about these historically low interest rates for many years now and how it's fueled this amazing market cycle; low interest rates in our market with exponential job growth and wealth creation, it's a win-win formula. However, even in the valley, affordability has been decreasing and you should pay special attention to how it impacts purchasing power. In comparison, during the last market peak of Q3-2007 interest rates averaged approximately 6.5% while the Fed Funds Rate hovered around 5%. Today those rates are much lower while affordability continues to decrease. The Fed has communicated their confidence in the market and plans to continually increase interest rates, which impacts affordability and tightens the lending market.


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In this lesson, students will learn about the relationship between constitutional rights and fair and unbiased jury selection. Jury duty is an important civic responsibility, and justice in America requires the work of each branch of government as well as the citizens who serve on juries.
Participating in the Jury System
Students will participate in activities and discussions about the relationship of a democratic society to its legal institutions, and the issues of fairness and equality under the law and legal system. They will discover how constitutional amendments such as the Fourteenth Amendment influence lawsuits, and they will apply concepts within the Bill of Rights to jury trials.
A History of Conflict and Resolution and the Jury System
Students will gain an understanding of the modern jury system and historical methods of conflict resolution. They will compare and contrast the different trial methods of past and present, and analyze each as a way to resolve conflict. They will examine jury trials and the responsibility to decide the facts. Then students will write a persuasive essay arguing for their preferred method of trial.
Making Decisions by Group: The Jury System
Students will learn about the nation's jury system and its importance to the rule of law in the United States. Students will experience the Sixth and Seventh Amendments at work as they engage in the main lesson activities, including one in which they will serve as jurors.
What Makes an Amendment?
Students will learn about the process of amending the Constitution. They will review the details of the amendment process and discuss its pros and cons. In class activities, assignments, and the Lesson Extensions, student partners and groups will create persuasive presentations that they will share with the class to gain support for an amendment.
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Students will recognize the different parts of the U.S. Constitution and conduct a close text reading to discover the meaning and significance of each part. In the main activities, they will analyze the way in which the document balances the workings of the government with the rights of the individual. The Lesson Extensions will support these analyses with text-based evidence from primary text sources.
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With the changing of the seasons from summer to fall, it's time again to make plans to attend the Astec Advanced Customer Schools located at the Astec, Inc. training facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Registration opens October 1 for classes held in January and February. The school sessions will be offered four different times, and each session is expected to sell out.
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When planning the Astec Advanced Customer Schools, instructors look at every detail to see how each class can be improved. For 2015, instructors are currently planning new content for every class. There will also be ample time for hands-on learning with the various equipment components. In addition to gaining insight and training from the Astec staff, attendees have opportunities to network with each other.
What does it take to run an asphalt plant? How do you maximize production and uptime? The classes offered during the school session include instruction on drums, drag and silos, trunnions, weigh bridges, conveyers and belts, controls and controls trouble shooting, baghouses, and burners. Astec engineers are available to field questions and the Astec Service Department will offer advice about how to handle wear and tear. Attendees will have plenty of opportunity to take advantage of the hands-on time with models and simulators.
"We've had a lot of fresh faces in the class sessions these past three years," said Troy Norris, Astec service support coordinator. "We have attendees from around the globe and we strive to present detailed, educational, and easy-to-understand material for plant operations and trouble shooting. We want everyone that attends the Astec Advanced Customer Schools to come away with the information they need to advance their operations and business. It's time well spent."
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| Updated on 23 Jan 2018
- All developer's units are 100% sold.
- Resale units are now available for the corner and inter terrace.
Pavilion Park is a freehold terrace housing development located at Pavilion Circle in District 23.
Now left the last 30 units of Phase 2J and Phase 2H, for sale at attractive prices.
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Pavilion Park (Phase 2J) is the prestigious freehold landed housing located at Pavilion Circle (along Bukit Batok Rd) in District 23 of Singapore. Pavilion Park is situated in a hilly enclave, surrounded by Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Dairy Farm Park, Bukit Panjang Park and Bukit Batok Nature Park. For those who appreciates the tranquillity of nature in the busy city of Singapore, Pavilion Park will be chosen landed development. It is located within easy transport routes like PIE, AYE, KJE and BKE. Only a 3-minute drive to Bukit Batok MRT Station, Bukit Gombak MRT Station and Bukit batok Bus Interchange ensuring travel to the city. The developer is Allgreen Properties Ltd.
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- Shopping, eating, sports and entertainment facilities are also available at nearby Westmall, Beauty World Plaza, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre and Bukit Batok Town Centre.
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Sabina Chaudhuri is the Director of the Miss CEO Ambassador Program. She is also a Business Systems Analyst at Cisco, where she uses data to help drive strategic business decisions. She is also involved with Cisco's Early Career Network where she plans development events and helps to provide tools and resources for others early in their careers. Sabina graduated from the University of California-Davis in 2015, majoring in Managerial Economics and minoring in Education. During college, Sabina worked as a market analyst for the College of Engineering and served as manager for the UC Davis Club Finance Council. Sabina has also worked in Corporate Affairs at Intel to help plan and execute volunteer events and programs, as well as served as host for her own segment "Young Living with Sabina" on WomenNow TV.


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Inside Look at the Upstate NY Prison: From Food to Clothes to Inmate-Officer … – ABC News
As convicted killers David Sweat and Richard Matt remain on the run after escaping from the Clinton Correctional Facility, more details are emerging about what life is like behind bars at the prison in Dannemora, New York.
From clothes to food to inmate-officer friendships, here is an inside look at prison life at Clinton:
Matt and Sweat were on the "Honor Block" for well-behaved inmates before they escaped from their cells on June 6, a source told ABC News.
Honor Block inmates at Clinton can have special jobs, like working as assistants to plumbers and electricians, a source said.
In the Honor Block, "You're allowed out of your cell a majority of the day," said Erik Jensen, a former inmate who was at Clinton with Matt and Sweat three years ago.
"In the regular cell blocks you go to work, you come back, you lock in," Jensen explained. "Honor block is different. You get to roam around on the cell block — which is locked — but it's just a bigger cell."
The Honor Block at Clinton gives certain privileges regarding laundry, cooking, phone use and recreation, according to state Department of Corrections regulations.
Honor Block perks include cooking in the cell block and in the recreation yard, Jensen said, noting that Honor Block inmates can also wear plain clothes, like sweatsuits and t-shirts.
Honor Block inmates only need to wear uniforms to the mess hall and to work assignments, Jensen said. "You can wear any color except black, blue, orange or gray," he said.
Taylor Vogt, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Corrections, told ABC News today via email that Clinton's Honor Block "has been dismantled due to the on-going investigation into the escape."
"The gallery where Inmate Matt and Inmate Sweat were housed is secure and is currently vacated," Vogt's statement added.
It was not unusual for guards to bring contraband to prisoners they liked, Jensen said.
"The CO's [correction officers] would go hunting, give deer meat to inmates, cook it, sometimes share bowls of food with inmates," Jensen said. "That's how close a relationship they had with some of the guys in there."
"If you're doing 15 to 20 years … you guys [officers and inmates] build up a repertoire together," Jensen explained, noting that some officers will even let some inmates request to move to a different cell.
Just last night, Clinton correction officer Gene Palmer was arrested for giving Matt and Sweat art supplies and access to the catwalks, according to court documents.
But Palmer's defense attorney, Andrew Brockway, said Palmer "did not display special treatment" to either Sweat or Matt.
"If you talk to other prison guards, it's common practice to … try to get some level of trust from these individuals," Brockway explained. "Because they have provided information in the past that's led to the break-up of fights, stabbings, gang activity in the prison."
Palmer has been charged with promoting prison contraband, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct. He has not yet entered a plea.
Clinton Correctional Facility employee Joyce Mitchell, who was also arrested for allegedly helping the escapees, brought Sweat art supplies, colored pencils, tattoo ink and even food, according to Jensen.
Mitchell faces charges of promoting prison contraband and criminal facilitation. She has pleaded not guilty.
If officers at Clinton get a tip about contraband, "They'll come and toss your cell," Jensen said. "Sometimes they do random ones."
Jensen also described a riot he witnessed at Clinton in 2011.
"They shut the whole jail down and they searched it for three days," he said. "They searched the whole jail, everybody's cell."
"Other than that, just locked doors, bars," Jensen said of security at Clinton. "You can't get to one side of the jail without having a key, or without having an officer open a door for you," Jensen said.


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I'm sorry.
I'm going to apologise to you, first, but then also to the planet. Because the truth is that as much as I tried to be mindful and sustainable while we were travelling as a family last year, I failed more often than I succeeded, and I suspect I could have tried so much harder.
I realise this confession is not very helpful, especially if you happen to have opened this post in the hopes of finding tips for sustainable travel (perhaps we could brainstorm ideas together?). But I think confessions are an important. I fail all too often when it comes to taking care of the world we live in, and I think it's important to own my failures, and to let myself feel the shame rather than sweep it under the carpet, so that I can do better next time.
Also, maybe if you sometimes feel that everyone else is a zero-waste champion, carrying around a year's worth of waste in a single mason jar while you forgot to bring the reusable bags to the supermarket last week… my confession might help you feel a little bit better, and perhaps a little less alone. We have a better chance of success if we support one another.
(A bit of context: we were on holidays for one month. There were five of us, three adults and two children, making our way from Dinan in France to Scotland, via Paris and London, staying in Air BnB homes along the way. Our time in the village hadn't been a brilliant success at sustainability (I shared some of our experiences and ideas here), but it turns out that life on the road can make things a lot more difficult.)
Things that did work well
First, the positives. There were some things I did that worked really well, making life easy and practical for us on the road while also going a small way towards minimising our footprint. They included:
We used public transport as much as possible. From the time we left Australia in August to our return at the New Year, we took trains and buses almost everywhere. We only hired a car for one week, in order to travel in the Scottish highlands, and only took a taxi on one late night in London, and two extremely early (one of them 4am) mornings
I packed three beeswax wraps of varying sizes when we left for our trip, and used them to cover just about anything. They were especially useful in Dinan, but also came in handy when, for example, we wanted to transport a half-eaten cucumber from one Air BnB home to another, without using plastic wrap or take-away plastic boxes
I had also packed a square, collapsible, insulated lunch bag. Again, back in Dinan this was great for carrying cold things home from the market, but it was also handy once we hit the road, not only carrying food from the shops but also storing it and taking it with us from one place to another, rather than throwing things away
I bought some tourist-style biscuit tins. I love to use tins at home for storage, but they were also very helpful while we were travelling, slotting and stacking neatly in my suitcase, and carrying everything from food to stationery supplies to first aid. (Clearly I had already eaten the biscuits. I did it for the planet)
I packed two heat-proof drink-bottles with me when we first left Australia. One was glass and I accidentally smashed it in a ceramic sink in our London B&B, but the other was wood with metal insulation, and is still going strong. I'd fill this with water before leaving from the day, so that we didn't need to buy plastic bottles of water
I packed two tote bags for carrying groceries, and bought a couple more when I needed them. I also wore a back pack every day (this one), rather than carrying a handbag. It could expand to create a surprisingly big space, and I've carried full-sized blankets in it, bottles of milk and wine, stacks of books, and secretly-stashed Christmas presents. Mostly I was pretty good at bringing bags with me, even for things like Christmas shopping. I think we used three or four plastic bags in total in the month we travelled, and those I saved to use as garbage bags in our B&Bs
Things we really should have done better
I didn't bring a reusable coffee cup. In France, this didn't matter. I drank tea at home and coffee in cafes and, knowing this would be the case, I just didn't add it to the luggage I was packing. But in London and Scotland, often my husband would go out early while I was getting the kids dressed, and bring back two coffees and the newspaper to read. It was so nice to have a 'proper' latte after all that time that my conscience grew weak.
Lesson: I should have said "no thanks." Or waited until I could leave, too, and had the coffee in the cafe. I did sometimes, but mostly I didn't, and I'm sorry.
I took a big bag of soap nuts with me when we first went to Dinan, and used them for several months. But then the ancient washing machine in our rented apartment tore apart the little muslin bag I used for them (as well as several items of my clothing). I didn't know how to replace it, so I had to buy ordinary laundry powder to use on the road. I tried to find earth-friendly detergent but still ended up with a kind of contact-dermatitis on my legs and torso, which doesn't bode well for the waters it drained into.
Lesson: I'm not sure. Learn how to sew my own little muslin bags? There's no way I could have carried a month's worth of clean clothes for five people travelling in winter. Can you help? What would you have done?
I used traditional Christmas wrapping paper, even though I knew it probably couldn't be recycled. There was a lot of angst around this (for me) and in the end, I chose paper because a) by the time we arrived in Edinburgh, where we'd be for Christmas, we only had two days left to organise everything, b) I couldn't find brown paper and didn't have time to decorate it anyway, c) my husband doesn't like furoshiki wraps because he thinks they don't get used, and anyway I couldn't afford to buy enough for all the presents, d) the children didn't have Santa stockings or sacks, so I wanted to create some kind of 'unwrapping' experience for them, and e) we didn't have a tree or much in the way of decorations, so the other adults travelling with me quite rightly felt a bit of festivity was in order.
I didn't want to be the wowser in the group, and perhaps by this point was feeling a bit (or a lot) hypocritical about pushing the issue, given all the other slip-ups and outright failures we'd been making along the way. It's hard to be vigilant about recyclable wrapping-paper while sipping coffee from your take-away cup.
Lesson: In retrospect, the smartest thing would probably have been to bring two stockings or sacks for the kids, so that the Santa presents didn't need wrapping, and then to use a combination of cloth, tea-towels, ribbons and other ideas for our presents to one another. Also, I'm going to teach myself how to properly use furoshiki wraps, so by next year, my husband might accede to their usefulness.
Food waste and recycling was tricky. I did manage to sort-of minimise our food waste, but we were limited in terms of recycling options, depending on the rules of each home we stayed in. I've written before about the challenges of not bringing things in, rather than figuring out what to do with the things on the way out, but I don't think I was particularly good at this, especially once we hit the road.
Lesson: Really, there's not a lot you can do in these situations, other than to be mindful of what you bring in, and I just needed to be more vigilant in that respect. It's a lot harder to cook at home while on holidays, and can sometimes be counter-intuitive (the amount of 'things' we'd need to buy for just one meal in terms of food ingredients that wouldn't get fully eaten, and all the jars, tins and plastic they come in, would possibly be more wasteful than a single take-away pizza box or plastic container), so I guess the answer is to think hard and creatively about what comes in, every time.
Air travel. This is the giant, white elephant in the room when it comes to sustainable travel. Here we are as 'responsible' human beings, travelling with our keep-cups and tote bags, while just to get where we want to go, we are participating in an industry that is responsible for more than 2 percent of the entire world's carbon dioxide emissions by burning finite fossil fuels, emitting greenhouse gases, and leaving contrails in the atmosphere. In addition, airports and the related infrastructure (terminals, runways, ground transport, maintenance facilities and shopping) use up huge amounts of energy, water and resources.
Lesson: Clearly, the easy answer is not to travel by plane. But I am selfish and I do want to travel, at least sometimes. Australia is an island, so any international travel requires flying. It's a start to participate in a carbon offset scheme (where trees are planted to 'offset' the fossil fuels your journey burns). I did this and don't want to discount it, but to me that feels like a tiny drop in the ocean.
I have had another thought: I've read that the per-passenger-per-kilometre carbon emissions of air travel are roughly the same as travelling by car. So now, back home, I need to be even better at not taking our car, walking instead, or using public transport if necessary. (Although to get from Melbourne to Paris, and then to get home from Edinburgh to Melbourne, we flew 33,682 kilometres. Multiplied by the five of us, that's 168,410 kilometres, so I have a lot of walking and tram-rides to do before I even break even from this one trip, environmentally-speaking. It's not a perfect system).
What do you do? How do you combine air travel with your environmental conscience? What are your top tips for thoughtful, sustainable travel?


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Fall 2013
Leigha Dennis
Located in Highland Park, Detroit the project Play.House. looks at the current state of families in the area and works to facilitate the living of single mothers with children. With single mother families being the majority of the residents of Highland Park the house focuses on everyday spaces that can be transformed to engage the mother and child in play while also keeping the spaces open for constant interaction between mother and child. The project looks at the house through the lens of the mother and that of the child resulting in very different perspectives on the spaces of everyday living. While the dining table might be seen as a place to eat for the mother it can also be seen and transformed into a stage for the child, the spaces now become multi-functional just because of the different perspectives.
Research indicates that play is being lost in today's busy schedules and the need to excel in academics. Although many do not see the benefits on play in a child and adults life it is proved one can lean a lot about a person and also pretty much anything though the actions of playtime.
"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation -Plato
Site Analysis - Highland Park
Social Analysis - Families and the State of Play
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Handmade artisian jewelry made from the heart in my little home studio in Southern California
Since an early age I was always doing something with my hands...I needed to be creative...and I loved to learn new things. I began by altering a broken rosary from my grandmother....It was coming apart, so I bought a simple jewelry pliers and fixed it. Then I began to look at other beads that I had and started to string those together and giving them away as gifts to my friends.
I stumbled upon Etsy by accident and opened a shop but it remained empty for a full year before I had the courage to put something in it. Since I was an antique dealer by profession, I started out putting in vintage jewelry and findings. I saw the lovely things people where making with my things, and thought, I can do that. So I began to assemble simple earrings. Soon I began to sell my own work and the desire to create and make more and learn more took over.
I have been published several times in Belle Armoire Jewelry magazine, a beautiful publication that I would have never gotten into if it hadn't been for Etsy.
I am currently studying metalsmithing at Long Beach City College, a challenging and demanding course. I want my work to evolve into handmade sterling silver jewelry and custom one of a kind pieces. I have a keen interest in making my own beads and currently am working with polymer clay...who knows where that may lead...I love to learn new techniques and trying out different things and keeping my work interesting and fun both for me and my customer.
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'Big Brother 15' Racism Proves Series Is the Best Psychological Experiment on Television
In the past couple days, we've learned the ugliest thing about Big Brother is not an unflattering elf suit, or Jen's official photo on Big Brother 8 . No, it's this season's rampant racism, which is more disturbing than the image of Chenbot transforming into a liquid metal puddle in a murderous rampage.
Thanks to fans tuning into the live feed — and Reality Blurred — we learned that Big Brother 15's contestants were unleashing derogatory language against minority members of the house, saying that the Asian-American Helen should "go make some rice," that houseguests should "be careful what you say in the dark" around the African-American Candice, and that the homosexual Andy and all the women are "f*gs" and "c**nts."
It's astounding what Big Brother 15's houseguests are willing to say in front of cameras so early in the competition — despite the fact that millions of eyes are currently watching them, and that viewers have more power than ever, it seems the contestants have no qualms about the repercussions of using derogatory language. Perhaps it's because they know their words are not likely to air — though CBS has not responded to Bustle.com's request for comment, the network censored Big Brother 13's Jeff Schroeder's homophobic rant about Harry Potter's Dumbledore — or perhaps it's because, quite simply, no one in the house is challenging them.
Indeed, as Reality Blurred pointed out, GinaMarie said the n-word when referring to the insurance she gets in her income bracket, and got no pushback from Nick and Andy. Spencer gave a hat tip to Adolf Hitler and Nazi doctors, and no one made a peep. And Aaryn, GinaMarie, and Kaitlin only fueled one another's prejudice, almost upping the ante on who could appear worse in progressive human beings' eyes. In fact, only pizza boy McCrae stepped up to Amanda for calling Andy "f*ggoty Ann," but it was too little too late. This won't be known as the best season of Big Brother. It will be known as the most detestable season.
Because it seems our houseguests are more invested in taking home $500,000 than defending those that should be defended. And psychologists around the world should take note and immediately tune into the CBS live feed: Big Brother 15 is the greatest example of Groupthink currently on television — our 16 houseguests have a desire, and, in order to win, a need to get along with one another. When a handful of those contestants are so brazen about their racism, our houseguests grin and bear it, or throw their own prejudiced hat into the ring. Without an outside world to keep the houseguests in check — or without a few houseguests willing to risk eviction by standing up for what's right — the Big Brother house feels invulnerable, and able to ignore the consequences of their action or inaction. And, interestingly enough, that invulnerability leads to another symptom of Groupthink: Stereotyping.
Psychologically, it's fascinating how textbook Big Brother's Groupthink-fueled racism is. Caused by insulation? Check. Exacerbated by an atmosphere in which decision-making is key? Check. Leading to self-censorship? Check. But, unfortunately, there's no textbook way to solve the language permeating this year's Big Brother. How could contestants on a competitive series shift to thoughts of how to improve the well-being of their cohorts when simultaneously trying to vote them off? And though a quality leader helps combat the worst of Groupthink, it's easy to imagine language will only deteriorate should Howard, Helen, Candice, or Andy pick up Head of Household.
So it seems viewers are attempting to take action into their own hands. Whereas some — including myself and Big Brother 12 contestant Ragan Fox — are attempting to encourage CBS to simply air the footage to give viewers a look inside the very ugly side of reality, others are petitioning to get Aaryn Gries, the worst offender on the series, booted from the show.
It seems unlikely that petitioners will succeed — 1,500 signatures for a series watched by millions won't move the needle — but at least there's a lot to learn from this season of Big Brother. For one, the series truly continues to be the best psychological experiment on television. And secondly, this season is full of terrible, terrible people.
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A Future Where Nano Satellites Beam Information
Christopher Files / 4 years ago
Satellites provide the earth with the ability to run critical infrastructure which includes Telecommunications, Television Transmissions and even that annoying little Sat Nav who tells you it's more convenient to take a shortcut through a swamp. But according to Anthony Previte who is CEO of the space company Terran Orbital, Space Satellites could provide all of us with even greater information tools to relay data.
This concept involves multiple constellations of "nano satellites" which are designed to provide small battery-powered sensors with a cheap data connection that never goes down. To explain this idea simply, imagine if every petrol station had a sensor fitted to each pump, if there was a petrol shortage in one part of the country, this information would be relayed to a Satellite and conveyed to the government with the aim of moving fuel around to solve this particular problem
As the internet is expanding even further, more and more industrial equipment is becoming connected to Networks with the aim of managing these operations more cheaply, sorry efficiently, no cheaply. The aim of Nano devices is to orbit 600 Kilometres over the equator, this compares to standard Satellites which fly around 36,000 Kilometres over the equator.
A fascinating concept also lies with the vision of using these sensors in disaster areas which are hard or impossible to be reached by traditional modes of transport. Say there is an oil leak, think Gulf of Mexico; a sensor could be dropped into the ocean via a plane to continually monitor the leak in real-time with the data being beamed to a Nano Satellite in space, the information would then be sent to a centre with the aim of tracking the events in real-time.
This concept has the ability to radically revolutionize the ways in which we are able to gain a clearer picture of events in the world.
Thank You MIT for providing us with this information
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Dear Paws to Talk,
I patrol my yard (If I don't do it who will) to keep other animals and mysterious humans out. The other day the neighbor dog hopped my fence, stole my toy and then hopped back into his yard. He has done the same thing 3 times. How do I settle this with him?
-Betty the Boxer
Howl Betty,
I hate when someone comes into my yard without my approval like the gardener or the mailman. Just like you, I take my patrolling duty very seriously. Although I must admit, part of the time I am on patrol, I relax in my favorite bush while keeping a lookout. Who says you have to run around the whole time in order to keep your yard safe?
Your neighbor sounds like a mongrel. First, I suggest you go up to the fence and bark all your anger out at him. Let it out. You'll feel like trotting around the yard after that.
However, you can't control what he does. Instead of being furious when he is in your yard and stealing toys, you should expect it.
I think he is doing this because he wants to play. If you greet him with a growl he will probably keep antagonizing you. So the next time he picks up a toy in your yard engage in some tug of war. Fight for your toys. Maybe you will have a good game? Maybe he will be a good companion? Make the best of this bad situation. If that doesn't work then call the German Sheppard at the local police station and let a professional handle your neighbor. Good luck.