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We've been brainwashed over the years to thinking that all fat is bad for us. That it makes us fat and causes heart disease and cancer and everything in between.
Even though the mainstream media is starting to share the message that fat is not only NOT bad for us and that it's actually extremely necessary for optimal health, the original messaging is rooted really deep. For so many women, their little internal voice still says over and over, "Fat is bad. Fat makes you fat!"
It's led so many of us to thinking we are doing the right thing for our health and weight by eating low-cal rice cakes, oatmeal and pretzels.
By avoiding fat, even saturated fat, you are actually working against yourself when it comes to cravings, energy, health and weight.
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Tempe Golf Lessons Update – August 4, 2009
I will be coaching at two locations in Tempe, Arizona:
2. Fiddlesticks
Rio Salado is an all grass practice facility and nine hole golf course. Just because it is a "short golf course" don't be fooled – the course can bite you. You will find ob (out of bounds) left on all nine holes and a hazzard (lateral and regular) that comes into play on all holes as well. And, you will find new range balls that were added last week. Rio Salado should not be overlooked.
Fiddlesticks is a 15 acre night lighted range with grass and mats. The range is very popular due to the convenient location in Tempe. You can book a golf lesson late in the evening as the range is open from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm Sunday – Thursday. The range closes at 11:00 pm on Fridays and Saturday at 12:00 am. The hours are great for the summer-time heat.
If you are interested on booking a golf lesson in Tempe, please call me, Arizona Golf Instructor & Lessons at 602.828.GOLF (4653). Both driving ranges are within close reach to all golfers from Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. You can schedule a session from topics such as coaching and instruction for corrective and/or development, putting, chipping, pitching, bunker shots, and golf course strategy.
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My work as an artist is focused around authentic, intimate connections. Whatever kind of love you have...whether you're a couple, a tribe of five, a single mother of three, or are welcoming your first baby...if you love each other deeply, I want to tell your story. I want to capture how your husband looks at you right before leaning in for a kiss, how your son's arms effortlessly wrap around your neck, or how your hands peacefully glide through your daughter's hair. My sessions are really just a chance for you to get all close and cuddly and love on each other. Capturing those loving moments and deep connections is the best way to cherish your life's most precious memories forever.
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My portfolio includes my recent sessions and clients. Please know that if a certain race, gender or family structure isn't represented it's simply because I haven't had the opportunity yet. I do not discriminate against or judge anybody. Love is love. And I would love to capture yours ♥
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Find Allah among them…!
While reading the glorious Qur'an, it is interesting to take a dive in the literary ocean to come out with some pearls of inimitable nature.
For example, the phrase ومنهم/ و منهم (and among them/among them) always attracts my attention. It is a simple construction but then it is the inimitable style that makes the Qur'an a miracle in human language.
It is amazing to reflect over as reflection is a part of ibaadah or worship and glorification of Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'aala.
I would like to present one such collection here. Hope you will enjoy reading as much as I enjoy.
1. Allah's diversity in creation:
"Allah has created every [living] creature from water. And of them are those that move on their bellies, and of them are those that walk on two legs, and of them are those that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent" (Surah an-Noor 24: 45)
2. Allah punishes wicked/evil people by different ways:
"So each We seized for his sin; and among them were those upon whom We sent a storm of stones, and among them were those who were seized by the blast [from the sky], and among them were those whom We caused the earth to swallow, and among them were those whom We drowned. And Allah would not have wronged them, but it was they who were wronging themselves" (Surah Ankaboot 29: 40)
3. Different attitude/approaches of Allah's slaves towards His Book:
"Then we caused to inherit the Book those We have chosen of Our servants; and among them is he who wrongs himself, and among them is he who is moderate, and among them is he who is foremost in good deeds by permission of Allah. That [inheritance] is what is the great bounty" (Surah Faatir 35: 32)
4. From birth to death, different stages of man's life:
Scene 1:
"Allah is the one who created you from weakness, then made after weakness strength, then made after strength weakness and white hair. He creates what He wills, and He is the Knowing, the Competent". (Surah Ar-Room 30: 54)
Scene 2:
"O People, if you should be in doubt about the Resurrection, then [consider that] indeed, We created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clinging clot, and then from a lump of flesh, formed and unformed – that We may show you. And We settle in the wombs whom We will for a specified term, then We bring you out as a child, and then [We develop you] that you may reach your [time of] maturity. And among you is he who is taken in [early] death, and among you is he who is returned to the most decrepit [old] age so that he knows, after [once having] knowledge, nothing. And you see the earth barren, but when We send down upon it rain, it quivers and swells and grows [something] of every beautiful kind." (Surah al Hajj 22: 5)
5. When stone is better than the rebellious creature:
"Then your hearts became hardened after that, being like stones or even harder. For indeed, there are stones from which rivers burst forth, and there are some of them that split open and water comes out, and there are some of them that fall down for fear of Allah. And Allah is not unaware of what you do." (Surah al Baqarah 74)
6. Believers and unbelievers among mankind:
"And of them are those who believe in it, and of them are those who do not believe in it. And your Lord is most knowing of the corrupters" (Surah Yunus 10:40)
7. Believers and unbelievers among Jinn:
"And among us are Muslims [in submission to Allah], and among us are the unjust. And whoever has become Muslim – those have sought out the right course". (Surah al Jinn 72: 14)
8. Allah gifts differently to different people:
"To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what he wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males.
"Or He makes them [both] males and females, and He renders whom He wills barren. Indeed, He is Knowing and Competent". (Surah Ash-Shuraa 42:49, 50)
9. Allah's amazing creation in different hues and colours:
"Do you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky, and We produce thereby fruits of varying colors? And in the mountains are tracts, white and red of varying shades and [some] extremely black." (Surah Faatir 35: 27)
10. Among the mighty creation, stands out the knowledgeable man:
"And among people and moving creatures and grazing livestock are various colors similarly. Only those fear Allah, from among His servants, who have knowledge. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Forgiving. (Surah Faatir 35:28)
11. And, if anyone refuses to find His Creator among the above-mentioned signs, then the world can find such people among cattle!!
"And We have certainly created for Hell many of the jinn and mankind. They have hearts with which they do not understand, they have eyes with which they do not see, and they have ears with which they do not hear. Those are like livestock; rather, they are more astray. It is they who are the heedless." (Surah Al 'Araaf 7:179)
Jazakallaahu Khayra for reading this post.
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Masha Allaah.very interesting.
Jazakallah khaira.
Comment by Sarah | August 6, 2013 |
great and inspirational, good food for the day.
jazakallahu khiran
Comment by bilal | August 12, 2013 |


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"The most important investment you can make is in yourself" - Warren Buffet
The very first time I heard this quote, it really hit home. Ever since I can remember, I've been a bargain girl. Going around, hunting for the best deal almost was like a sport for me. You totally get a high from scoring a super deal. I still find myself doing it to this day. It's always worked for me fabulously, until I saw how it affected other people and their lives.
I have always been a big believer in how the home is a reflection of your soul and whats going on in your life currently. It's like a physical representation of who you are being in the world. One of my clients was complaining to me recently about her personal life (which happens all the time as a designer by the way, I am inevitably your therapist). Her relationship with her husband isn't as intimate as she would like. They are wanting to have children and she is trying so hard to spark a little romance in their life. For the life of her she hasn't figured out where and when it went wrong.
As her designer, I can't help but notice that over the last couple of months she has been incredibly reluctant to make any purchases for the master bedroom. Everything I have proposed to her, she is waiting for it to go on sale or see if she can hunt for a better deal. She still hasn't even made a decision on a paint color. For some reason, she just can't commit to anything. So, naturally her master bedroom is mismatched, undone and not a very nurturing and romantic space.
Of course they aren't connecting, they don't have a place to do so. It really has me so passionate about showing everyone I know how important it is to invest in yourself, especially when it comes to the home. Sometimes its well worth a couple extra dollars to not wait for it to go on sale and enjoy the experience of a beautiful home NOW! Not waiting to make your life extraordinary right away.
I really love this bedroom I found designed by Brittaney Elise. It's California romance at its best. I'm all for a beautifully designed space with trends and cool things but there is nothing like a romantic retreat for you and your partner to come to home to. Even if you are single, to have a space that makes you feel nurtured and comforted, a space that gives you a sense of bliss. It will do wonders for your self love and probably attract the parter that you desire. Taking pride in your home and space should be one of the biggest priorities in life. Once you invest in your sanctuary, watch how your life unfolds.
If this look is a little too feminine for you, you can just draw some inspiration. You only need a few essentials to create romance in your own bedroom. My go-to's are:
Color: You can stick with the neutrals if you so choose, but be sure to add some color mixture. Even if its beige and white, mixing color in adds warmth to a space.
Candles: Aroma is so important to the senses. Make sure you have a few candles that smell divine. You want enough of them that without light, they really leave a beautiful glow.
Flowers: Any kind of nature will do really. Fresh flowers or even a plant, brings life to the room. It just has a great energy and can be incredibly beautiful too.
Fluff: Pillows, blankets, throws, etc. You want your bed to be comfortable to retreat to. A plush rug adds a deliciousness to your feet. Have a robe ready to wear after your nightly shower.
WHAT TO LEAVE OUT: Photos of family members. Anything to do with work. Artwork that is loud or disruptive. Super harsh lighting. Many people also say to leave the TV out but I find that watching movies can be totally romantic.
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I got rid of my TV this week. Not the physical object, which stands blank-faced and dusty in a corner of my apartment, but the package from Time Warner Cable. I haven't watched TV on TV for six months. I can't make head nor tail of my cable bills. All I know is, I'm paying about $2,000 a year to watch the Oscars and repeats on the Food Network. Something had to be done.
It was a practical and cost-saving decision, but there was something emotionally fraught about making it. Twentysomethings presumably don't have this, but I'm 37 and still basically wired for a one-screen existence. You can have a million devices; you can use them simultaneously while watching TV; you can even get most of your content from YouTube or Hulu. (And you do. Apart from live sporting events, everything you watch via your cable provider can be found, as we know, online.)
But the fact remains, you can't just not have a telly. What if something happens? What if the next 9/11 or Diana's death comes around, and you're left scrambling for adequate livestreaming? How will today's kids bond with each other in the first week of college without the Crap TV of Our Youth conversation, which the on-demand model more or less rules out? (By this I mean, if I'd actually had to choose and download what I saw when I was growing up, rather than channel-surfing and idly dropping in on bad telly, I would never have watched Crossroads, Central Weekend Live or anything with Keith Chegwin in it, and those references, or their US equivalent, are crucial when you're bonding at university freshers' week).
It's just nostalgia, I know. When something really bad happens, consuming the filler of rolling cable news is an emotional response that will find expression through other modes and delivery systems. And, of course, you can stream content onto your TV set and watch it in exactly the same way.
But the fact that it's not a universal is what changes the experience. Like the price of a Big Mac, for a long time, how you watched TV was a variable you could index across all other categories. When I was growing up, what kind of TV you had and how it was policed were crucial litmus tests for how weird your parents were. For example, you could still have a black-and-white telly in the mid 1980s, but it had to be your auxiliary set, in the spare room upstairs, or, if you were really rich, in the kitchen on the counter.
There was the kid at school who was bullied for not having a telly thanks to her weird parents, and the other kid, who had a telly, but whose even weirder parents would only let her watch the BBC, because ITV was "too violent". (That was the least of her problems. They also dressed her in yellow flared trousers on non-uniform day – this was in 1986 – and her dad asked a ridiculous question at the parents' meeting prior to the school trip to France. Something about alcohol. I still remember, with a pang, how she hung her head in shame.)
There are modern iterations of this, of course: how much time children are allowed to spend online, and whether their parents let them have a computer in their room or insist on keeping it in the kitchen, where they can look over their kids' shoulders as they pass. (When I was growing up, those of my peers who had a TV in their bedrooms were thought to come from recklessly liberal households.)
And all new technology invites complaint: television once heralded the death of the family, with that apocalyptic vision of people staring slack-jawed at the screen, trays of boil-in-the-bag food on their knees, unexpressed opinions about the world turning to dust in their brains. It was probably the same with radio. It was probably the same when they ditched oral history for Gutenberg's dangerous new print medium, and so it goes on.
Now, with each member of the household plugged into his or her device, oblivious to the world around them, the advent of TV looks like a golden age of family togetherness. At least, when you watch TV together, you can comment to each other on what you're all seeing. And while, thanks to second-screen activity, we probably interact more than we ever did with each other while watching – according to this survey around half of us use a device to chat to others while a show is airing – they're not in the room with us.
Speaking of which, how do you even arrange the room when there's no TV as focal point? Where are you supposed to point the sofas?
The only lesson of this, apart from the fact that we should all have bought Netflix stock two years ago, is that you cling to what you know. These cultural touchstones and where they fall in our lives define us by generation.
And so, while I got my head around not having a landline some time ago, saying goodbye to the TV is a bigger deal. When I think of TV as it was, I think of those Wimbledon finals of the 1980s, the Muppet show on Sunday night, Charles and Di's wedding. The lack of choice in British telly 30 years ago was such that everyone was watching the same thing at the same time, and there is something to be said for that.
One day soon, I'll bite the bullet and ditch the hulking great Sony in the corner of my living room, and that will be the end of that. But not yet.


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Changi Airport in Singapore has held onto the top spot in Skytrax' "Best Airport" survey for the 6th year running – incidentally, the only airport to do this since the annual survey began in 1999.
Asian airports dominated the top rankings, taking out 6 of the top 10 spots, with Munich, Heathrow, Zurich, and Frankfurt also in the mix. (Heathrow? Really???).


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According to the Wall Street Journal, Sprint has launched mobile (local) search has part of a broad new strategic relationship with Microsoft, "allowing its subscribers to use their phones to look up information on local businesses and events and find downloadable multimedia content such as ringtones, videos and games." (Here's the Microsoft release.)
According to the article, the new Microsoft-powered search will appear on the "home page of Sprint's browser." The local search component of the partnership will be monetized with advertising. But there's ambiguity in the way the WSJ describes the ad model and I haven't yet had a chance to discuss this with either party.
Here's how the WSJ describes the advertising aspect of the deal. "The local-search component offers a new revenue stream as well: Businesses can bid to be listed as sponsored links in the local-search directory and will pay a fee when consumers click those links to call them through the service."
So the clicks initiate phone calls to merchants. Whether these placements will be separately auctioned and billed as "calls" or as "clicks" is not clear. I'm assuming this is PPCall advertising and will be priced accordingly.
Microsoft is currently monetizing local search online at MSN search and Live Local through its relationship with SuperPages.com, which includes local PPC and PPCall advertisers. It separately has an exclusive relationship with Ingenio to provide PPCall advertisers for the mobile version of Live.com. Whether advertisers in the Sprint deal are being provided via either or both of those Microsoft relationships is not clear at this moment.
Regardless, the move will likely boost AdCenter's fortunes in the near-to-medium term, with Sprint as a mobile distribution partner. It also further solidifies PPCall as an ad vehicle well suited to mobile.
Sprint has an existing mobile local search relationship with InfoSpace, whose downloadable FindIt application works with Java-enabled Sprint GPS phones. Recently, Sprint also announced a deal with Google's new Java-based "GMail for mobile" initiative. But this is a broader and deeper involvement with Microsoft at the level of the carrier deck.
The WSJ article discusses some of the other partnerships between U.S. carriers and mobile search vendors, such as JumpTap and Medio Systems.
If one steps back, what may now be emerging is a kind of mobile search/feature war among the carriers that may trump their collective concern about being relegated to "dumb pipe" status. Sprint has apparently thrown that conventional wisdom to the wind in its most recent announcements with Google and now Microsoft. The emphasis seems, instead, to be on providing the best mobile search and user experience — as it should be — in their competition with other carriers for customer acquisition and loyalty.
There's something of an irony here in that on Windows Mobile smartphones (I have the Sprint PPC-6700) the mobile IE browser is the focus of the mobile Web-search experience. In that context, the mobile search experience is much more a duplication – albeit comparatively weak – of the online experience. What that means is the Window Mobile OS (on smartphones) is likely to merely replicate the market position of Google (or Yahoo) rather than boost Live.com or this new Microsoft-powered Sprint mobile search.
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To be or not to be
Barkha Dutt's analysis Live and let die (March 10) is a sugar-coated acid pill for those suffering from terminal illnesses.india Updated: Mar 16, 2007 23:46 IST
[Saturday letters]
Barkha Dutt's analysis Live and let die (March 10) is a sugar-coated acid pill for those suffering from terminal illnesses. We are trying to be practical, emotionless and self-centred, however sweetly we may word the suggestion. The concept of euthanasia is a handy tool for the materialistic and busy Gen X. A killing does not cease to be a killing and a crime if 'mercy' is added as a prefix to elevate the deed. It's all an escapist exercise.
Viniti Gupta
While It is true that we do not want to lose our dear ones, it is also true that sometimes we pray for their end. For how long can one survive on respirators? And for many families there is the question of paying the bills for the treatment, which is expensive. In many cases, given the callous attitude of the younger generation, the elderly end up in homes for the aged. It is better to give them the right to end their lives rather than live in pain and hatred. When we encourage people to donate blood, eyes etc, why not the right to die with dignity?
GK Arora
The debate on euthanasia will continue, but I feel the time for its legalisation in India has not yet come. Over the last few decades, the medical world has developed newer skills to care for terminally ill patients.
Avninder S Syal
via e-mail
People we love do not deserve to be on artificial respirator. Rather, they deserve an easy death. We should understand that spending so much money on emotion doesn't make a difference. I support the idea of 'living will' because this is the only way to make a difference and helping those who can't be helped. Doctors should not be the sole decision-makers.
Aditi Sharma
Uncivilised act
Apropos of the report Every 4th child is victim of sexual abuse (March 10), many children who are abused are not even aware that they are being abused. When they grow up they realise what had happened to them was abuse. Many children are not in a position to go the police or a court of law. We must make people aware of the extent of the problem. We need to do something before more innocent lives are ruined.
Arpita Saxena
via e-mail
I wonder if the very censoring attitude India has regarding everything that is suspected of endangering the public morale isn't to be blamed for these shocking numbers. Many topics are taboo here and cannot be shown or discussed without risking prosecution. The fact is that in more liberal societies, the abuse figures are much lower. A liberal and open approach and fewer attempts to control public morale would lead to much better results than those we have seen so far.
Markus Gries
The sexual, mental and physical exploitation of the children is a menace to humankind. Committed journalists can bring such people justice.
Vikram Singh Dobal
via e-mail
Against the nature
Apropos of the editorial Animal vengeance (March 15), it is distressing to know that an organised pogrom is being conducted against street dogs in Bangalore. Such extermination of a helpless species in retaliation for a few aberrations does not speak well of the liberal and intellectual spirit of Bangalore.
Christopher Clifford
via e-mail
Be constructive
Sitaram Yechury in The struggling billion (March 15) paints a sorry picture of the state of the Indian people and only succeeds in damning the political class. Politicians run governments and if things are so bad, it is they who are responsible. Yechury should realise that the nation's failure on various fronts is due to the caste-quota raj policy. Hope, our politicians will realise the bad effects of caste and quota.
Raghu Ram
via e-mail
Take it sportingly
The article Leg firmly before wicket (March 15) portrays the appeal of the cricket World Cup, which always stole the heart and time of every cricket fan. The games were made for recreation. It would be good to encourage every player and every team playing in the sixth World Cup.
Asadullah Khan
via e-mail
Using brute force
It is beyond imagination that in a civilised and democratic country such shameless bloodshed by police can take place. In West Bengal rule of law had long been replaced by rule of the ruling party, but such barbaric activity can only be compared to Jallianwalla Bagh massacre. It will be better that the media should rise to the occasion and present facts to the rest of the country.
MN Kundu
via e-mail
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The Daily Mail features an article on ankle replacements and ankle fusion but implied that a rise in middle aged runners is responsible for an increased incidence in ankle replacements. The TARVA team are quick to respond that exercise is good for you and it is NOT exercise that is the issue, it is INJURY that is bad for you and sadly as you age you are at increased risk of injury. Full details of the Daily Mail article can be read here.
More and more people are taking up running. It's great for your cardiovascular and mental health, it lowers your risk of diabetes and obesity and keeps you alert and fit.
It's logical to think that pounding your joints causes them to wear but actually the scientific evidence suggests this is not the case.
There are plenty of long-term studies of runners to show that, as long as your joints are healthy to start with, running does not substantially increase the risk of developing arthritis, even if someone jogs into middle age and beyond.
So if exercise is good for you, then why do the press knock it? Well lets be absolutely clear, it's not exercise that is bad for you, it is INJURY that is bad for you and sadly as you age you are at increased risk of injury.
Why are you at increased risk of injury as you age?
Well, as you age your ligaments become less elastic or less stretchy. This means that they are less adaptable to changes in foot position and so ligament injury is common. In fact a million people a year attend A&E with an ankle sprain so its one of the commonest injuries people suffer.
What is an overuse injury?
An overuse injury occurs where the forces put on the body exceed the ability of the body to handle them and soft tissues such as tendons, ligaments or bones can fail. This presents with conditions such as tendon problems (tendinopathy or tendon tears), ligament sprains, and even stress fractures.
What tips could you give to someone looking to take up jogging?
- Make sure you have a Good Pair of trainers that must be well fitting and comfortable
- Build up gradually and slowly. DON'T overdo it or you will get an overuse injury
- If you are not used to running and are starting afresh, get a personal trainer or physiotherapist to assess your running style and give you advice on injury avoidance.
And if you are very overweight or have pre-existing arthritis you may wish to consider different or modified activities such as walking in water, cycling or cross training which put much less strain across your joints but can give you an equally good cardiovascular work out.


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I can't believe I forgot to post this card last week. My son turned 21 and I wanted to make him (you guessed it) a shaker card. Hello. My name is Jennifer and I'm addicted to shaker cards. There. Admitting it is half the battle. I used several retired products on this fun card, but they were pretty popular products, so you may just have them sitting around your stamp room, too. Wipe off the dust and rediscover your love of them!
Stamp Set: Crazy About You
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie, Thick Whisper White
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Ink: Pumpkin Pie
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Let me know if you want to order anything! email@example.com
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King, NC
Owner: Miracle Faith Ministries
Architect: Jimmy L. Norwood, Jr.
Sq. Footage: 33,312 SF
This project included complete demolition of the client's existing structures located on the 3.21 acre site. New domestic water lines with backflow prevention were installed, along with over 500sqft of sidewalks which were highlighted by landscaping and an overall exterior site lighting package.
The structure was built with a standing seam metal roof system, and includes ornate stained glass windows. Theater type seating was installed on a sloped sanctuary floor to accommodate up to 800 individuals, and is sheltered by an architectural acoustical ceiling with elaborate geometrical slopes throughout the sanctuary. Completion of the interior also included phone and data wiring, high efficiency lighting fixture package, theatrical lighting and sound system, and fully addressable fire alarm system.


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I'm, like most of you, using Windows XP as my primary operating system. I always pondered if I should make a complete change to Linux, make a dual boot system or stay with Windows. Every decision would have advantages but also disadvantages.
The site Bellevuelinux lists 25 reasons to convert to Linux and they are doing a good job at that. What they are saying is basically that its free and more secure, and that it may benefit the average user. I agree with most of their reasons but some do not make lots of sense to me.
For example, 12) the number of distributions is not a positive factor, at least not for someone who wants to change and does not know about them. It's hard to make a selection if you have dozens of distributions to select from and no or little information about differences between them.
Update: The original site is no longer available. Here is a site that is offering a copy of the top list.
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Maybe the "Linux Distribution Chooser" http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Linux+Distribution+Chooser%22 will help a little bit?
Interesting read. I find myself more and more convinced to install Linux on my a secondary PC… even though the few times I've tried a distro, I couldn't find my way around…
Not able to read the article. Read the blurb but don't see an article. Seems the case for lots of articles, too.
11:08 PM EST Here actually. Wow, is the site that dysfunctional?
I have been using Linux for several years now! I have a couple of browsers for going online ….. Firefox (my usual) and Chrome (for some web searches) I have had very few problems, updates are regularly installed at the click of a mouse and install in the background whilst I carry on with my usual stuff! I can recommend Ubuntu as a good distro with plenty of support ….. and all for free! What more can you ask for? If you are nervous you can install it as a dual boot system! You turn on and you are given the option of using Windows or Linux ….. Not that you will use windows once you have stepped into the light!
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Book Review: Landline by Rainbow Rowell
"Nobody's lives just fit together. Fitting together is something you work at. It's something you make happen -- because you love each other."
I know I'm a little behind the times with this one, but after loving Eleanor and Park a few years ago, and then reading Fangirl and Attachments in 2016 and 2017 respectively, I decided to check out Landline from the library. Rainbow Rowell is one of those writers that seems to excel at everything she writes. Eleanor and Park is widely hailed as the book that you should read if you're looking for good young adult literature. Landline is about the marriage of Georgie and Neal. They have been married for fourteen years and have two children, but something is off with their marriage. They are stuck in an unhappy place, but Georgie and her best friend and writing partner Seth have been given the chance of a lifetime to write 4 episodes of their dream tv comedy. The only problem is they have to give the scripts to the network a couple of days after Christmas, and Georgie, Neal, and the kids are supposed to be in Omaha visiting Neal's family for Christmas. When Neal takes the kids to Omaha without her, Georgie is left wondering if this is the end of their marriage.
When Georgie goes to stay at her mom's house instead of staying at home alone, her cell phone battery keeps dying, so she tries to call Neal and the kids from her mom's landline. When she finally does get a hold of Neal through the landline, Georgie discovers she is actually talking to Neal in 1998, during the only other time they were taking a break. Georgie thinks she is having a nervous breakdown, but then wonders if she can fix everything by changing something in the past.
Rowell uses flashbacks to give us more context for Neal's personality and how Georgie and Neal fell in love. But first, we see the relationship between Georgie and Seth. They've been best friends and writing partners for almost twenty years. The two rely on each other and spend almost every work day together. It would be really easy for Neal to get jealous, and even though Neal and Seth don't really care for one another, Neal doesn't seem jealous. But I think Rowell made an excellent character choice by making Seth a jerk. He cares a lot for Georgie, but he is selfish with his love and does not understand why Georgie's marriage issues should have any effect on her writing. So I am glad this was not a love triangle book. I absolutely loved the scenes where Georgie and Neal first meet. Georgie and Seth work at The Spoon, the college comedy magazine, and Neal is the cartoonist. Georgie doesn't notice him until two years in, and from then on, Neal is it for her. Neal doesn't laugh and for a comedy writer, that should bother Georgie, right? But the two of them are drawn to each other despite the fact that Seth is always there and Neal technically has a girlfriend. Once they start dating, they both know it is for life.
Rowell uses the magic landline phone as a way for Georgie to "go back" in time to figure out what went wrong, except that it is future Georgie talking to past Neal. I love using this question as a plot device: if you can go back in time and fix a past mistake, would you? Even if it would change something in history? In theory, it seems like an easy answer. Yes, I want to go back and say something I should have or shut up when I said too much. But if Georgie talks to past Neal and changes something, does that prevent them from having Alice and Noomi (an adorable nickname for Naomi)? I think that is part of the beauty that is Rowell's writing; she creates an interesting tool to describe something everyone has felt at one point or another.
I have always loved the characters in Rowell's novels, but I think Neal takes the cake for me. He does not smile or laugh often, but when he does, he lights up Georgie's room. He becomes a stay-at-home dad so that Georgie can live out her dreams. Also, the fact that he draws on Georgie when they're dating and then even throughout their marriage? I don't know why, but swoon. At one point, Georgie says she needs Neal more than Neal needs her, and while from the outside, it may look like that, but I think Neal needs Georgie just as much. He needs her to be her best self and love him like he loves her.
I really enjoyed Landline; I give it 4 stars. And now I think it is time for me to reread Eleanor and Park.
What Rainbow Rowell book is your favorite?


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Yep, it's here, folks: The biggest, grandest, most spectacular Starbucks on the planet, right down the road from where we live in Shanghai, on the corner of Nanjing and Shimen Roads. It caps off the recent opening of a grand new shopping mall called Taigu Hui 太古汇 which has been in the making for a few years now. Located above the fairly new subway station on Line 13, the mall and office complex opened up earlier this year. The new Starbucks R opened earlier this month.
Today, I took my daughter Hannah over there for a look-see. The line to get in took around 15-20 minutes. Once we were inside, we found ourselves surrounded by crowds of people from all over China waiting to order coffee or snacks.
There were roasters and baristas by the dozens, most of whom spoke passable English. There were several stations on two floors and coffee makers and machines, droppers, droopers, and drippers. It was a grand spectacle of coffee production.
The cheesecake looked delicious, so we ordered one, along with a marmalade croissant and a piece of mozzarella pizza. I had an espresso and Hannah got a malted milkshake. The bill came to a whopping 260 RMB. Well, we were paying for the spectacle after all.
All around you could see, hear, and smell the makings of great coffee. The swirling of the beans in the roasting and mixing vats to be then conveyed through tubes, Wonka-like, to their destinations inside bags. Crowds of people watched and took endless selfies with the magic beans, meitu-ed of course.
Chinese people have been loving coffee for a while now--there's a Starbucks on every corner in Shanghai, at least in the more gentrified neighborhoods.
This cafe is the equivalent of the flagship Apple Stores. It is designed to hook more people in China on coffee and on the Starbucks brand in particular. And no doubt it will succeed in doing so.


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Read: Colin Kaepernick's acceptance speech for medal at Harvard
Colin Kaepernick received the W.E.B. Du Bois medal at Harvard University on Thursday for his contributions to African and African-American history and culture.
The former NFL player was one of eight people recognized at the ceremony, including comedian Dave Chappelle. Kaepernick requested that the media not record or broadcast his speech, but he did allow it to be written down on record.
According to WDHTV's Eric Kane, here is the entirety of Kaepernick's speech:
Kaepernick requested that the media not record or broadcast his speech, however he did allow his remarks to be on the record. So here is what he said: pic.twitter.com/KewUJJp0iB
— Eric Kane (@EricKaneTV) October 11, 2018
Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season, during which he began kneeling for the national anthem in protest of social injustice and discrimination towards African-Americans. Kaepernick has gained recognition as a social activist since then and became the face of a recent Nike ad campaign.
Kaepernick has sued the NFL for allegedly colluded against him. His case is set to go to trial.


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It's a typical Monday morning so thoughts of road rage and the city rush hour madness drives me out of bed into the bathroom as the nearest mosque sounds the Alfajir call to prayer. On weekends, I particularly find this early morning noise irritating since I just want to enjoy the morning sleep interruptions kepts as minimal as possible.
Today however, am grateful for the Muidhin, the caller at the mosque because I need this noise to keep me out of sleep and out of bed. As I step out of the bathroom, the rooftop settles into a familiar razzmatazz that can only mean one thing: it has started to rain. Strange times in deed. These days it shines for days on end only for the skies to empty in the night and at dawn.
As I step out of the gates of the apartment where I live I come to face with the full colour of Nairobians when it rains. Some politician in this locality recently deployed earth movers and gigantic machines to dig up roads in this end of the world as a "clear indication" of his intent to serve when elected.
But that was until the all-powerful voters pulled an equally supreme decision on him without a second chance for rerun. He must have aborted the project forthwith and the residents now have to grapple with pools of water and tonnes of mud at the slightest drop of rain. A man in front of me has rolled his jeans up to knee length exposing white stripped socks that keep soaking and turning black cotton like Nairobi soil at the back with every lift of his feet.
We are all walking to this crazy bus stop where drivers are hooting and overtaking as their turn boy makanga's shout and drag passengers by the hemlines of their dresses and coats to board their matatus. Isn't it amazing that they always overtake dangerously only to park right in front of the rear occupant becoming next ahead until the next driver comes and does the same?
Just then a rather tipsy young man steps on the shiny black leather shoes of the rolled jeans guy still standing next to me, perhaps bemused by his own indecision on which matatu to take and momentarily enjoying the drama of women being dragged around by makangas who are also hurling unprintable insults at anyone not showing clear intent of boarding their roaring rickety jalopies.
One wonders why they keep those engines running all the time even when empty and keep modifying the automotive engines so much they end up sounding like some ebola stricken wild elephant roaring and bleating in a forest somewhere in Congo.
Anyway, a quarrel ensues between the tipsy fellow and the rolled jeans guy who is taking none of the apologies offered. The two block the way momentarily and have to be shouted out of the way by the line growing fast behind them before both agree to cede way.
It has been drizzling from the moment I stepped out of the apartment and the little school girl next to me is shaking. No, I think her teeth are rattling simultaneously on their own and the sweater she so closely hugs herself into is not helping much. I allow her to step into the KBS first purely on humanitarian grounds then follow suit, taking cue to close my umbrella as I enter the bus. A train plies close to my estate but these are not the kind of days to wait for its schedule of 7:30 AM when you are at the station at 6:20 AM, it may arrive when you are dead frozen in this weather.
The traffic is nasty all the way from the estate to the CBD and we have to meander through panya (unconventional) routes in Eastlands before we come into town. It's foggy and visibility is as far as the eye sight of a new born baby yet this driver is doing death speeds as usual, the matatus never learn.
As we alight around the national Archives area, I realize the rains haven't forgiven us yet and are still pounding hard on the CBD tarmac. I look around for the nearest sign of the flourishing shoe shining business in town and thank God for the rains. Someone shall surely take home bread tonight, in bounties. I spot one where lines are long already and curse.
Must we always queue for everything in this part of the world, including to pay for the removal of mud on your trouser that a careless walker splashed on you?
As I make my way there, I notice women without umbrellas are grappling with even tougher questions having to place hand bags and cardboard boxes on their heads to keep the drizzle off their precious hair. Whoever occasioned the plastic ban better be looking for Nairobi women and FIDA to apologize.
Just then a lady crosses my path in heels followed by another who beckons her to notify her of the muddy mess the rising and falling of heels in her walking motion have occasioned on her tight slay queen jeans. The one with dirty jeans gives her a wild look and follows with an angry rebuttal "NAJUA!!" (I know) that leaves a broad smile on my face. Women can be quite some creatures, all in a rainy Nairobi morning.
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Sterling Heights, Mich. (May 1, 2014) — UHY LLP welcomes new member, Abdul Jabber Certified Accountants and Consultants Office, in Saudi Arabia to the global accountancy network UHY, of which our firm has been a member since 2001.
Abdul Jabber Certified Accountants and Consultants Office, was established in 1992.The firm's head office is based in Jeddah with a branch in Riyadh. The firm provides accounting, audit, tax, consulting and specialized IT services for a portfolio of clients in the private and government sectors.
Managing partner of Abdul Jabber, Dr. ELsayed Elboussery says: "We have joined the UHY network for a number of reasons. We expect that being a member of UHY will strengthen our practice and local capabilities providing our current and prospective clients access to leading global assurance, accountancy and business advisors services globally. In addition, being part of the UHY global network underpins our commitment to deliver quality services, bring expert knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, and elevate our offering to assist the needs of both our local and international clients."
Richard David, Chief Operating Officer of UHY Advisors, Inc. in the USA and member of UHY commented: "We are delighted Abdul Jabber Certified Accountants and Consultants Office has joined the UHY network extending our coverage and capabilities in the Arabian Peninsula, which plays a critical geopolitical role of the Middle East and the Arab World. As a leading producer of oil and natural gas, Saudi Arabia is keen to attract further foreign direct investment supported by the continued diversification efforts focusing on power generation, telecommunications, natural gas exploration, just to name a few. We strongly believe the firm is a very good fit for our network."
The firm will soon be adopting the UHY branding and will be known as UHY Abdul Jabber, Certified Accountants and Consultants Office.
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Mobile marketing and advertising is fast looking like it will become the convergence point or the glue that binds all marketing and advertising activities in the future.
With sales of mobile phones globally continuing on an upward trajectory and with smartphones becoming the norm thanks to the success of mobile gadgets from the likes of Apple and the popularity of android, it's anticipated that more people with be searching the web with their mobile devices than with desktops within 2 years. Businesses therefore need to focus more of their marketing efforts on integrating mobile marketing and advertising to read mobile search consumers.
There is already a pattern developing that people are actually switching their web search behaviour away from desktops to instead using their mobile phones, and in many parts of the world including the UK, the percentage of people that access the web via smartphones only is on the increase as people ditch home computers. This is likely to increase demand for mobile broadband in place of fixed line broadband services, which will increase the demand on local businesses to offer a better and more mobile friendly web experience.
With so much going on in the mobile marketing and advertising world, it's no surprise that there's a lot of excitement at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona at the moment.
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Revenue-building strategies for mobile-phone operators, financial services in a mobile world and how to capture more of the connected consumer's time and money — these are just some of the topics likely to be front and center when 60,000 delegates from the mobile-telecoms industry descend on Barcelona for the annual Mobile World Congress.
According to Neil Mawston, a telecoms analyst at Strategy Analytics, most companies at Mobile World Congress will be looking to explain one of two things: "why they haven't done as well as they thought, or what they will be doing differently in order to do better."
And they'll be looking to do that in the context of one of this year's big, overarching themes, Mawston said: convergence.
"There's been talk of all parts of the fixed, portable and mobile worlds as well as hardware and software services colliding and inter-competing for years. But it really hasn't happened in the real world. Now it is," he added. "Almost every device on Earth right now is either computerizing or mobilizing. Whereas in the past you would only see traditional telephony firms at Mobile World Congress, now you'll see car players, Web companies, marketing firms. Today, Google is increasingly competing with Nokia and Vodafone and all kinds of mobile-phone players." Read the full article here.
Imagine for a moment what your business would look like if it had jumped into internet marketing back in early 2000 when you could buy Google Ads for pennies a click, and getting a top ranking for high converting buying keywords was a walk in the Park?
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When considering an Urushi pen, I'd say most folks in the pen world probably think of companies like Nakaya, Danitrio and Hakumin; maybe even Pilot, Sailor or Platinum. But I'd venture to guess most, if not all, are overlooking the small-town penmaker, located on the rural outskirts of Aiken, South Carolina — Jonathon Brooks (probably better known as Carolina Pen Company).
If you've read my blog for any length of time, you already know that I have a relationship with Jonathon and his company. I've spent some time with him at his shop in Aiken, which is just a short drive from my home and I'm really excited to be writing about his latest venture into the world of Urushi pens.
For those of you not familiar with Urushi, it's a Japanese lacquer made from the Lacquer Tree (no, I'm not making this up) which is similar to what we would know here in the US as Poison Ivy. The Lacquer Treecontains Urushiol (the same stuff found in Poison Ivy) which is poisonous to the touch until dried and formed into a powder which is then mixed with various things and applied in meticulous layers to form a brilliant and incredibly durable lacquer finish. Urushi has been traditionally used in Asian cultures to create what is known as Lacquerware (look this stuff up, it's stunning) and, well, pens.
So Jonathon has decided that the combination of making his own materials and custom pens while chasing a miniature horse (yes, he owns a miniature horse) and a 3-year-old around isn't enough of a challenge and has taken on the art of Urushi Lacquer pens.
After a pen is made from ebonite (a dense, hard rubber that smells like death when you turn it on a lathe), he applies anywhere from 20 to 50 coats of lacquer to the pen. After each coat, Jonathon places the pen in a humidity-controlled environment to cure for a minimum of 24 hours. He then sands each pen and adds another coat. This process takes weeks to complete, but the results are absolutely stunning.
I currently own two of his pens, one in a custom cigar shape with a beautiful orange Urushi and the other is a custom shape with slightly conical finials that has a gorgeous yellow Urushi with back Urushi applied over the top of it in what Jonathon refers to as his "Chaos Treatment." The effect is a splattered, two-tone look. And because they're layered, the black Urushi actually has texture. It's quite an interesting feeling in the hand and I absolutely love it.
Because these pens are made from ebonite, they exhibit two qualities that I really enjoy:
- They're extremely lightweight making them very comfortable to use for long periods of time. Neither of these pens post, but Jonathon has made them large enough that I can use them unposted and the light weight balances perfectly in my hand.
- They warm up nicely when using them. Anyone who has used an ebonite pen knows what I'm talking about here. Because it's essentially a rubber and not a plastic, ebonite takes on a very warm feeling when using it, almost getting more "grippy" in a way. It makes for an even more pleasing writing experience and one that I enjoy immensely. If you've never used an ebonite pen, give one a try. It's a joy.
With most custom pens, you're bound to find some slight imperfections. That's sort of the name of the game with anything handmade. These Urushi pens add another layer (or 50) of handwork to the process, meaning there is a bit more margin for fluctuations in the final product which makes these pens even that much more unique. It would be nearly impossible to create two identical Urushi Lacquer pens. Each one has it's own characteristics, it's own movement in the finish. These pens are works of art. Hand-made from start to finish with hours of meticulous brushwork and treatment in each one. There are a few little places on my Urushi pens that aren't perfect, but then again nothing is. In fact, the Japanese would refer to these imperfections as "wabi-sabi" which is an acceptance of imperfection. We gettin' all zen up in here, y'all!
In my opinion, an Urushi pen is something worth owning if you're even a little bit interested in custom fountain pens. The vivid colors, the warmth of the ebonite, the endless combinations of finishes and that touch of extra character you get from the hand-applied lacquer just make for a really, really unique finished product that there will only ever be one of. So if you're thinking of going Urushi, or if you're already considering a pen from Jonathon, definitely give the Urushi process a bit of thought. It'll add some dollars and wait time to your order, but you'll be glad you did.
Check him out, as usual, at CarolinaPenCompany.com and tell him I sent you!
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Have your kids been begging you for guitar lessons? Would this be something you'd like to do but you're not sure where to start at? In any case, the article below has advice you will appreciate. Use what you're about to read and begin playing the guitar.
It is extremely important to pay attention to the basics of guitar. It is important to take baby steps in order to run later on. You should learn the foundations of guitar playing before trying to play a favorite song of yours immediately. Also, determine where your fingers should reside on the guitar. Don't neglect the scales and the chords. Once you feel comfortable with these things, you can go on to something else.
Stay motivated through any means necessary. Make a long-term dream for yourself, but also keep short-term goals in mind. You may want to practice with someone else. Reward yourself at the end of each week that you have successfully practice every day. Always keep in mind that anything worthwhile requires work.
Learning the guitar can be very exciting. This is something you should want to do, not something you feel like you have to do. Don't let it become a stressful chore that you dread. This attitude may cause you to be bored, hate the guitar and completely stop practicing. Continue practicing and playing the pieces enjoyable to you.
When you begin playing guitar, do what you can to get a quality one for practice. They may be out of your price range, but think outside the box. It is possible to rent these instruments or to find one used on the Internet. Using a quality guitar will ensure a better sound.
Calluses on your fingers are actually a good thing when it comes to playing the guitar. If you do not get calluses, playing will be painful. It takes a while to build up good callouses, but with regular practice you will soon have them. There are also products on the market made just for this purpose.
As you set about learning to play the guitar, make certain to educate yourself on the actual names of each and every part of the instrument. Once you know the terminology and lingo, it will be easier for you to learn from the training manuals. In the end, it will help you be the best guitar player you can be.
You must understand the parts of the guitar before you plan on playing it well. This will enable you to get to know your instrument.
Before you get callouses on your fingers, you might have sore fingertips. You may find it less painful to play on an electric guitar or a nylon-string guitar. Steel-stringed guitars will hurt the most when you play. Rubbing alcohol can relieve the pain, but avoid something more harmful, like turpentine.
Whether you love playing rock, or you like classical guitars, you should learn how to play with simple techniques. Try easy songs to start with. Learning a child's tune may be childish to you, but these simple, one-note melodies can help you set a firm foundation for playing faster.
Learn how to play songs in different keys. This will create beautiful sounds that are unique. In addition, it facilitates better understanding of music in general. This will make you a better musician.
After you dedicate yourself to guitar, make certain to practice religiously. Keep in mind that there are no rewards without hard work. This is why you need to commit to at least five, thirty minute practice sessions per week, though seven would be better.
Invest in a metronome. You can improve your ability to keep a rhythm and keep your timing on target with a metronome. It will help you develop the proper pace. You'll be more efficient when it comes to learning if you use a metronome.
Look for someone to play the guitar with. Find someone who's musical taste is similar to yours. They will be able to teach you techniques you do not know about yet. When you play with someone else, it can make learning all the more fun. By practicing with someone who is at about the same skill level you are, you can challenge each other and move forward together.
Understand that you need to take breaks. Do not burn yourself out while playing. You will want to stay fresh and strong. If practicing has been a daily occurrence, don't be afraid to let it go for a few days. A short break can renew your interest. But keep the breaks in moderation!
Try to learn how to play songs by yourself before you try looking at tabs. Do this before you research the information in a book or on the Internet.
When learning guitar, obtain instrumental music to inspire your practice sessions. Listening to professional music will inspire you to play much better. Learn to recognize the difference is styles, and determine which one you prefer. If you find a style you enjoy, you'll love to practice a little more.
Someone Else
It is always beneficial to play with someone else when you can. One person can play the melody as the other person plays the chords. This is a fun way to develop better technique. It also makes you better at creating a steady tempo and rhythm since you'll be playing with someone else.
Learn how to use a pick correctly. Picking up the pick is an important part of learning guitar. Make sure you do not form any bad habits early on. Learn how to hold a pick properly. Practice playing with a pick and regularly challenge yourself with various picking patterns.
If you are considering taking up guitar, give some thought to the style that you would like to learn. The style of music will determine what kind of guitar you should get. Contemporary rock music uses electric guitars while folk music often uses acoustic guitars.
As this article has shown you, there are a number of things to learn about guitar playing. The above advice was made to assist you in this process. Take heart and know that what you desire is possible. Keep these tips in mind as you embark on your musical journey with the guitar.


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George joined Intrepid as an Analyst in July 2017. George has worked in multiple fields across the banking and finance industries, including most recently as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual and as an Intern at The Spartan Group investment bank.
At Amherst College, George was a member of the Varsity Football team and Investment Club, Finance Club, and Amherst Leads. He also studied abroad at the Stockholm School of Economics and completed the Dartmouth Tuck Business Bridge Program.
He enjoys getting involved in the community, particularly in helping organize the Special Olympics. During basketball season, you can find him enthusiastically rooting for his hometown LA Lakers.