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When you learn that there is a place in your country that pretty much approximates like that of Venice Grand Canal in Italy, you know well that there will be quite a calling for some vanity shots. Venice Piazza Grand Canal Mall is a mall in Taguig City, Philippines inspired by Italy's famous Grand Canal in Venice. Sure I can at least do a selfie like what majority of the visitors there do but we felt the need to execute some decent editorial.
It was a side trip to be honest. If it weren't for our Korean visa release, I don't know when we will be able to find time to experience such a place. Kind of funny though. The mall is just a 15 minute drive from where we live (traffic aside of course) but we just can't seem to plan the visit. That or we're just too lazy.
Going back, the visa release was scheduled to be anytime between 1:30pm – 4:30pm and what better way to kill our morning time than a stroll in a place such as this Venice Italy wannabe and like I said, do some vanity. I opted to go casual with a bit of street style on this post by putting on a hat to top off the very basic white shirt + blue chinos + white sneakers combo and get that Italian blend.
Should anyone plan an OOTD shoot in this place, be sure to do it during the mall opening and…on a weekday. Unless you want selfie warriors as your backdrop, head over there on a weekend. That's all for now folks. Ciao!
H&M hat and trousers | Uniqlo shirt | Lacoste sneakers | Swiss Military Hanowa watch | Shuji x Blackonyx Homura bracelet | Ray-Ban clubmaster
All shots taken with a Canon 5DMKII + 85mm F1.8 by Cessie.


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Top 10 Countries Generating Carbon Credits
Carbon credits have long gained the status of an effective instrument in the fight against climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and pollution in general.
There is no longer any doubt about their efficacy, since many countries have had carbon pricing and carbon markets running for over 15 years with encouraging results.
The Kyoto Protocol clearly outlines a number of steps to be taken in order to ensure carbon neutrality for the world. Incentivizing that process, today, there are a number of countries which offer carbon credits for sale as an investment.
A major benefit over simply having returns is you actually decrease your carbon liability in a simple manner.
However, the movement is not yet universal. There are some countries who have been doing it well for ages. On the other hand, there are many countries which have recently rolled out carbon credits schemes which are comprehensive and on a very large scale.
Keeping that in mind, we'll introduce the top 10 countries you should consider for investing in carbon credits today.
1. New Zealand
An emissions trading scheme was launched there in 2010. Electricity generators, manufacturers and the transport sector are mandated to give to the government a carbon permit for every other tonne of greenhouse gases emitted by them. Later legislation outlawed free handouts of these permits and supported inclusion of more diverse schemes, such as agriculture based schemes.
2. Japan
The Tokyo Metropolitan Trading scheme was also launched in 2010 and covers around 1,400 of the highest emitters there. Japan's target is to cut emissions by 25 percent from 1990 levels by 2020. The method used here is regulation, which has an emissions cap on manufacturing units and offices. These commercial units have to find innovative ways to solve their emissions issues.
3. Australia
Australia runs the domestic emissions reduction scheme, which prohibits the amount of CO2 large companies can produce. Further, these companies are banned from procuring or otherwise using CO2 offsets from the UN, but they can use a system of domestic credits. The EU will be linking it's ETS scheme with Australia's sometime in the future.
4. United States
The United States has a number of programs running under various states. A few noteworthy examples include the Californian scheme, where polluters will get 90 percent of permits they need to cover emissions for free right in the beginning, as well as remaining permits which will be offered at quarterly auctions. They plan to cut emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
5. South Korea
South Korea is at the forefront of carbon credit investments, and has set up a large scheme where 500 companies, accounting for over 60 percent of the total carbon emissions annually, will be up for emissions trading. The ultimate aim for this scheme is to reduce emissions by 30 percent by 2020 taking the general trend as a baseline.
6. Mexico
Following the same standards of reducing carbon emissions from general predicted levels by 30 percent before 2020, Mexico has unveiled a new, voluntary carbon dioxide trading scheme. Here, the creation of a carbon market is not mandated. A commission has authority to implement a cap, then trade system to regulate carbon emissions.
7. India
India currently stands at 7 percent of the world carbon trading market. The scheme rolled out in 2014. The scheme covers eight sectors which have 54 percent of the total industrial energy consumption of the country. This comes after a pledge for reducing emissions by 20 percent from 2005 levels by 2020.
8. China
Seven cities of China, namely Beijing, Chongqing, Guangdong, Hunan, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Tianjin are running carbon trading schemes successfully, counting for a large proportion of the global carbon market. They are targeting a local decline in carbon emissions by up to 45 percent below 2005 levels before 2020. These cover most energy-intensive industries in the country.
9. Thailand
Thailand's carbon market is a relatively new one, but due to a large number of manufacturing units, it is readily picking up pace. The carbon market is run under the guise of Thailand Carbon Offsetting Plan - TCOP, started in 2013. Frameworks to set up a national carbon price are already on the way, and a pilot market is already running well.
10. Vietnam
Like Thailand, Vietnam's market has also seen steady efforts being put into ensuring a stable carbon credits system for the future. It recently launched over a million carbon credits just from the household biogas plants. It is working to ensure that the 31st largest carbon producer in the world moves forward towards being a carbon neutral economy.
Emerging Carbon Credit Economies
Many other countries are slowly starting to emerge to the forefront of carbon trading, such as Taiwan due to its flourishing electronics industry, as well as European countries which have wonderful programs running in parallel to their efforts in ensuring an environmentally safe future for all.
These European economies include but are not limited to Scandinavian countries like Iceland and Norway. These countries bring the power of the latest in renewable energy technology to the carbon market. Further, multiple countries are coming together to form conglomerates that are offsetting their carbon liability. An example is the WCI.
Final Words
With this, we conclude our rundown of the 10 best countries as far as carbon credits are concerned. Some of these countries are also the largest offenders as far as carbon dioxide emissions are concerned, but the fact remains - the business of carbon credits is likely to keep on flourishing as the world moves towards a sustainable future.
We strongly urge you to look into countries which have well framed carbon policies to make sure you invest in the best possible manner. Remember, your investment is an effort towards ensuring a brighter, cleaner and safer future for our children.

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Blanched asparagus looks so elegant, but there's nothing fancy about this easy cooking technique, which makes your favorite spring vegetable even more delicious. Here's How to Blanch Asparagus perfectly to enjoy in salads, pasta, or all by itself.
In need of blanched asparagus recipe inspiration? Make the best Hollandaise Sauce ever, and add some spears to Alice Springs Chicken. Or try the tasty Asparagus Salad, loaded with veggies and not a leaf of lettuce in sight. For a fast salad, dress whole blanched spears in Balsamic Vinaigrette and a handful of crumbled blue cheese.
Can you blanch asparagus ahead of time, for a large dinner party? Yes, you can–it's easy! Click and slide the number next to "servings" on the recipe card below to adjust the ingredients to match how many you're feeding—the recipe does the math for you, it's that easy.
Why blanch asparagus?
For starters, blanching makes certain vegetables more tender, flavorful, and enjoyable to eat. Add blanched asparagus to a veggie tray and chances are you'll wish you made more. Blanching leaves the asparagus bright green and slightly crisp, yet soft enough to bite through when rolled into a sushi roll or sandwich wrap.
Blanching asparagus is also a fantastic way to pre-cook it beforehand for another cooking method later. Grilling asparagus takes half the time and yields better results when you blanch it first.
Asparagus—thick or thin spears?
No matter what size of the asparagus, fresher is always better. Pencil thin spears can be tough and woody if not super fresh; the same goes for the giant ones.
It's better to consider a few other factors when buying asparagus: freshness, appearance, and what recipe you're planning to make with the asparagus.
How to select asparagus:
Storage. How is the asparagus stored at the store? Unless you're buying the freshest of fresh asparagus right from the farm, asparagus should be stored upright in the produce section, in ice or in a little water, to keep the vegetable hydrated.
Appearance. Look for straight, sturdy spears that are firm, not wrinkled. Asparagus should be bright green with a gentle purple hue at the tip. Check the bottom of the bunch to see if the stalks are wrinkled, completely dried out, or too woody—avoid them if they are.
Finally, inspect the tops of the asparagus. When the tips of the spears start to open, darken or appear slimy, skip it and look somewhere else.
How to store fresh asparagus at home:
At home, trim off the ends with a sharp knife and place the bunch upright in an inch or so of cold water inside the refrigerator until you need it. A square-bottomed mug or ramekin works great for this.
How to trim asparagus:
Contrary to popular belief, if you snap off the asparagus where it naturally breaks, you might be losing precious inches of this sought-after vegetable.
Instead, cut off the bottom inch or two of the whole stalk with a chef's knife. If your asparagus came rubber banded together, keep the band on to help you make the cut.
Peeling asparagus: yes or no?
Although it depends on your recipe, sometimes peeling the bottom few inches of very large asparagus spears can help with even cooking.
In general, you shouldn't have to peel asparagus at all for every day eating, but some classical culinary preparations do call for it.
Small, pencil-thin spears of asparagus should not need peeling.
How to blanch asparagus:
- Once you've trimmed the asparagus, you're ready to go. Bring a stockpot or Dutch oven filled with an inch or two of salted water to a boil. Salted water seasons the vegetable beautifully, so don't skimp!
- Fill a large bowl with ice water. If you've run out of ice, or someone forgot to fill the trays last night, don't fret. Just spread out a clean kitchen towel on the counter, instead.
- Once the water boils, add the asparagus and cover. Cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the size of your asparagus. (Cut up pieces of asparagus and very thin asparagus cook even quicker.)
- Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the asparagus and immediately plunge the spears into the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Allow to cool for one minute, then remove from ice bath and pat spears dry with a towel.
Blanching asparagus without ice: remove asparagus from boiling water and spread out on the dry kitchen towel to cool.
How to blanch asparagus in the microwave:
Microwaving asparagus is easy and doesn't heat up the kitchen.
- Dampen a few sheets of paper towel. Spread them out and lay the asparagus on top of them.
- Roll up the asparagus in the dampened towels then lay the bundle, seam side down, in the microwave.
- Microwave on high until the asparagus is just crisp tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the microwave using tongs and carefully unroll. Plunge the asparagus in ice bath to cool, or spread out on a clean kitchen towel.
How to freeze blanched asparagus:
If you're lucky enough to be able to buy asparagus in bulk, you can freeze it to enjoy through the year. Blanching asparagus for freezing works the same way, except you may need more water and ice.
Once the asparagus has been blanched, chilled, and dried, place the spears or pieces in freezer safe bags or other containers. Don't forget to label and date, so you know what you've got.
If you want to keep the asparagus from sticking together while freezing, flash freeze them beforehand. To flash freeze asparagus, spread the blanched asparagus in a single layer on baking sheets. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours, then transfer to freezer bags.
More ways to eat up blanched asparagus:
Crudité. Cold veggie platters just got more edible with tender spears of asparagus and your favorite dip.
Pasta. Chopped asparagus is the perfect pairing with pasta. Try this Pasta with Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Prosciutto, or a Pasta Primavera.
Eggs. Eggs and asparagus go together, like birds of a feather. Poach an egg to serve over a pile of tender asparagus, a little salt and pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Or add to a frittata or quiche.
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- Immediately remove from boiling water and plunge into ice bath to stop the cooking. When completely cool, drain well and pat dry.


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REI Opts Out Of Black Friday
December 2, 2015
The day after Thanksgiving is always the craziest of them all. It's the day you can get great things with a massive sale. Whether it's in store or online, there are some great buys out there. This day is Black Friday. However, some stores are starting to opt out of this tradition.
Everyone knows of famous holiday, and everyone also knows how hectic it can be. Waiting outside the store for hours just to get a few things on sale. People running in the doors like a herd of animals, determined to get what they're after. Spending the night in a tent on the store's sidewalk to get up early and to get in line by the doors before everyone else.
One of the stores most shoppers have being talking about REI. This company sells outdoor gear(coats, hats, boots, etc.). They have most everything for your outdoor needs.
"For 76 years, our co-op has been dedicated to one thing and one thing only: a life outdoors. We believe that being outside makes our lives better. And Black Friday is the perfect time to remind ourselves of this essential truth. We're a different kind of company—and while the rest of the world is fighting it out in the aisles, we'll be spending our day a little differently. We're choosing to opt outside, and want you to come with us" CEO, Stritzke tells Forbes.
Many customers are disappointed about their decision, but REI thinks it is best for the company.
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A dream trip for a disabled like us
Ever since our son married a second-generation Turkish girl a few years back, we had been interested in taking a trip to Turkey. However, Michael–my husband has been on wheel-chair for 10 years after a stroke so that travelling was something we were reluctant to do. Now that I was finally retired last year, husband and I decided we should give it a try.
With our daughter-in-law's help and our own search online, we found this company which actually provides tours for the disabled. The whole Ephesus tour from Kusadasi was better and more than expected. For example, they provided us not only a wheelchair-accessible van but also an extra wheelchair for me just in case I might need it. And indeed, I needed it because of my weak knees! Our guide, Taylan, such a great person whose manners, knowledge and thoughtfulness made our trip much more memorable. Worth mentioning is that they, without our request, also assigned an assistant to us without charge. The assistant, Hasan, such a godsend, didn't speak much English but that did not for a bit affect his gentle and tentative service to us.
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This site is supposed to be a showcase for my thoughts about software engineering, less a personal homepage. If you want to know more about me, invite me to a beer.
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For the last two weeks, I've been testing a new tweak for my self-management: Timeboxing. This article explains the principle and summarizes my insights.
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In this article I wrote about my attempt to add a navbar to my Angular app and how I ended up with adding the full JQuery library to be able to use Bootstrap components. Already when releasing this article I knew that this is not the best way to get a working navbar. In this article, I explain why using ng-bootstrap seems to be the best way to add Bootstrap components to an Angular application.
Yesterday, I wanted to add a simple Bootstrap Navigation bar to my Angular application that I created with JHipster. Although this is a standard component, I had difficulties because I didn't understand how Bootstrap, Angular and NodJS play together. This article explains how to "really" add Bootstrap to an Angular application that got created by JHipster.
From March to June 2018 I have the great privilage to be the visiting professor for the course Software Engineering at the Ostfalia university in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, in representation of Prof. Dr. Bernd Müller. Most of the students study computer science and are in their 3rd term. This article explains what topics I teach and why.
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Three Rivers Public Health Department has been trapping and testing mosquitos for West Nile Virus this year. The district's first positive West Nile Virus mosquito pool has been reported from within Dodge County. Three Rivers will continue to monitor the status of mosquitos in the area with mosquito trapping and testing throughout the warm months.
Three Rivers Public Health Department has also been providing surveillance in Dodge, Washington, and Saunders counties for West Nile by collecting and accepting dead birds for testing of the virus. Three Rivers District Health Department has been collecting all birds that are Corvids (American Crow, Black-billed Magpie, Blue Jay). Three Rivers has now closed bird collection this year due to a mosquito pool positive for West Nile Virus in Dodge County. However, Three Rivers Public Health Department will continue to take reports by phone of all dead birds. To submit a report of a dead bird, residents should contact Three Rivers at 402-727-5396 (Fremont office) or 402-443-4603 (Wahoo office).
Transmission of West Nile Virus occurs through the bite of a mosquito that has acquired the virus by feeding on an infected bird. In turn, the mosquito can pass the virus to humans. You cannot get West Nile Virus from a dead bird. The best thing the public can do to protect themselves from West Nile Virus is to avoid mosquitoes.
People can reduce their risk by:
West Nile is transmitted to people through the bite of a mosquito that acquired the virus by
feeding on an infected bird. Most people who are infected have no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms. About one out of 150 people infected with West Nile Virus become severely ill. However, people over 50 and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to the disease and are more likely to experience serious consequences.
West Nile Virus may cause a wide range of clinical illness ranging from mild "flu-like" signs to encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) that may be fatal to both humans and horses. While horses are susceptible to WNV infection, many infected horses do not develop clinical illness and recover uneventfully.
Vaccination and mosquito control minimize the risk of WNV infection in horses. Although the number of WNV infected horses has declined over the last five years, WNV remains an important disease in unvaccinated horses. Horse owners should consult with their veterinary practitioner to ensure current WNV vaccination status of their horses.
For more information, call Three Rivers District Health Department at 402-727-5396 (Fremont office) or 402-443-4603 (Wahoo office) or visit www.threeriverspublichealth.org. Additional information can be found on the Department of Health & Human Services Website at: http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/puh_epi_wnv_deadbird.aspx
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so, today's pick from 187 Ways to Amuse a Bored Cat is pretty tame and not a little creeepy...
#131 Playing Baby
My cat likes me tohold him like a baby in my arms. When I do, he puts his tail in his mouth, holds it with his paws, and sucks on it like a bottle.
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um...I don't know what to say really. I have encountered something similar though. Once upon a time I was a kennel tech at a local vet clinic/boarding facility and we once had a little kitten stay for about a week. Not unusual perhaps but if you picked him up, he'd crawled up to your shoulder and suck on your earlobe. I don't think that cat stayed in a cage the entire time he was there except at night. I wish I could remember his name...it was Mr. something but I just can't recall.


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Volkl Kiku (2014)
Rating: 3.36 / 5
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Gender: Female
Waist Width: 123
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Crud performance: 3.75 / 5
Flotation: 3.75 / 5
Forgiveness: 3.11 / 5
Overall: 3.36 / 5
With a 107 mm waist, the Kiku is the widest women's ski Volkl makes, intended for expert freeriders who expect to ski lots of powder. It's similar in intended application to the men's Gotama, one of Volkl's oldest and most important models. It's part of Volkl's Women's Freeskiing collection, which features soft-snow, freeride-oriented models ranging in width from 107 mm down to 83 mm. All are durable wood-core constructions with solid-feeling vertical sidewalls and glass-reinforced internal torsion box (the core is wrapped in a fiberglass sock to resist torsional flex, or twisting). The top model, Kiku, has carbon fiber layers, which give it power without the weight and dampness of metal. The Aura (96 mm) and the Kenja (87 mm) both have metal reinforcement. The two narrowest and least expensive models - the new all-mountain Yumi (83 mm) and the park-oriented Pyra (85 mm) - are reinforced with fiberglass only. Rocker profiles also vary: The Kiku is fully rockered for loose powder performance; the Aura, Kenja and Yumi are rockered in the tip only, for optimal mixed-conditions performance; the Pyra gets tip and tail rocker for easy pivoting and switch riding. All models are sold flat (no binding).


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Details On Yamashita Tomohisa's New Album 'unleashed' Revealed
The details on Yamashita Tomohisa's new album "UNLEASHED" (November 28 release) have finally been revealed!
"UNLEASHED" marks Yamashita's first album in four years. Yamashita himself is involved with the songwriting and composition of most of the songs in the album. In addition, KAT-TUN's Kamenashi Kazuya participates in the seventh song, "Dancer."
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Abdul was meditating, getting prepared to strap on a suicide bomb, when suddenly his friend Ahmed appeared to him in his dream.
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I've covered the issue of broken connections between DMVs and election offices before, but a new article in USA TODAY is highlighting just how big the gaps are in registering voters at motor vehicle agencies:
When county clerks in New Mexico tried to figure out why voter registrations had slowed to a trickle this spring despite an upcoming primary, they made a surprising discovery: The culprit was a new online voter registration system at motor vehicle offices.
Introduced with fanfare in January, the new system required drivers to go to a separate computer kiosk at the motor vehicle office to complete their voter registration. That proved to be too much hassle for many potential voters; it also violated the federal "motor voter" law.
New Mexico, which has gone back temporarily to using paper voter registration forms, was trying to improve its motor voter performance in response to a 2010 court order. In most states, no one knows how well motor vehicle agencies comply with the mandate to register voters because no one is really keeping track. But a growing consensus says they are failing.
Poor implementation of the National Voter Registration Act, the 21-year-old law that requires motor vehicle offices to register voters, is emerging as a problem when almost every aspect of voting is coming under scrutiny, either because of controversial voter identification laws or long lines at the polls. The bipartisan commission formed by President Obama to investigate long voting lines in the 2012 election called the motor voter law "the election statute most often ignored." Motor vehicle departments "are supposed to play the most important registration role," the commission said. Instead, they "are the weakest link in the system. … Some DMVs appear to disregard the law."
Because so many voters and would-be voters have business at the DMV, breakdowns in registration create numerous downstream problems at the polls:
More than 130 million voted in the 2012 election, and, according to the presidential commission, 10 million of them waited more than half an hour to vote. As many as 16 million people are inaccurately registered. In some states, up to 15% of voting records are inaccurate, the commission said. About 50 million Americans, one-quarter of the voting-eligible population, aren't registered at all.
Millions of people get to the polling place and discover their voter registration doesn't exist or has not been updated along with their driver's license, says Chris Thomas, election director in Michigan and a member of the presidential commission.
"The lines and delays on Election Day are due in part to the failure of this program," Thomas says. "There's been a lot of disenfranchised voters over the last 20 years that this (law) has not been implemented."
Up until now, the problem has eluded analysis because data collection is so poor:
Last spring, the Pew Charitable Trusts Election Initiative tried to find out how well states were doing at complying with the motor voter law. What they found was that states kept such poor data that in many cases it was impossible to tell.
"The fact that government doesn't have its act together is costing taxpayers money," says David Becker, Pew's director of election initiatives. "It's causing voters not to have the information they need."
The problems include incompatible or antiquated technology, spotty training of employees, poor record-keeping and lack of interest on the part of leadership, election experts say.
Registering voters "is being viewed as a secondary responsibility of the motor vehicle division," says Maggie Toulouse Oliver, clerk of Bernalillo County, New Mexico's most populous county. "In fact, it is just as much a primary responsibility as is licensing and registration."
Using EAC survey data, however, a clearer (if not precise) picture emerges:
According to federal Election Assistance Commission surveys taken each election cycle, less than 30% of voter registrations come through motor vehicle departments.
Those reports note that data from many states are incomplete. In California, for instance, some county clerks who collect voter registration forms don't track where they come from, so it is impossible to compare, for instance, how many people updated their driver's license with how many people updated their voter registration …
In the swing state of Ohio, 24% of registrations came through the state Bureau of Motor Vehicles, according to the Election Assistance Commission report. Secretary of State Jon Husted says that until 2012, computer systems in his office and at the state Bureau of Motor Vehicles could not exchange information. Now they do so daily, he says. "We've made a lot of progress in that respect, and thankfully the BMV has cooperated."
[A map of states and the percentage of voters registered via DMVs is embedded at the top of the article.]
Other states are looking to improve their performance as well:
New Mexico's motor vehicle division plans to introduce software next year that will allow licensing and voter registration simultaneously, as required by the motor voter law. In June, it returned to printing out voter registration forms, asking voters to complete them by hand, then sending the stacks of paper to county clerks. The agency sent follow-up letters to 7,300 New Mexico residents who had visited the motor vehicle agency since January but didn't complete a voter registration form, division spokesman S.U. Mahesh said …
[Delaware's] Cohan, the president of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, says that at the group's annual conference this week, there will be an entire day devoted to motor voter compliance. A dozen states, including New Mexico, have asked for information about Delaware's system, which uses an electronic signature pad like those in retail stores for voters to provide their information, Cohan says.
The incentive to do so will intensify as advocates (and litigators) step up the scrutiny – and the pressure:
Voting rights groups have brought numerous lawsuits against states for failing to offer voter registration through public assistance agencies, which the motor voter law requires. They are becoming more interested in suing motor vehicle agencies.
"We've begun to get pretty interested in them," says Estelle Rogers, legislative director of Project Vote, one of the groups that sued New Mexico. "Our old complacency about how well it works at the driver's license agency … I don't say that sentence so much anymore."
Technological advances provide another opportunity for progress. As more and more states launch online voter registration systems, the capability to link those systems to existing state and local agencies offers the promise of a seamless, "one stop shop" approach for voters.
Over the years, my anecdotal experience has been that DMV-related problems are the top complaint among voters who experienced registration issues at the polls. You can bet this article – and the work behind it – is going to push the debate forward. Stay tuned!


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It's nearly time for ambitious resolutions and earnest winter self-improvement projects—but nobody will mind if you slack off every now and then to binge a few old favorites on Netflix. Read on to learn about the best of what the streaming service is bringing to the screen next month—as well as what to catch now, before it fades into the black hole of the Internet.
What's Arriving . . .
America's Sweethearts
Who was this movie—a much maligned bomb, and rightfully so—weirdest for? Was it weirdest for Julia Roberts, who had just won an Oscar for Erin Brockovich—a major turning point in her career—only to follow that victory up with this mean romantic comedy, in which she plays a personal assistant who works for her awful movie-star sister (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and spends some of her time in a garish fat suit? Actually, ha, let's abandon this exercise right away. I was going to suggest that the movie might be weirder for Zeta-Jones or John Cusack, or even Billy Crystal or Christopher Walken. But you know what? It's absolutely weirdest for Roberts, who could not have had a worse follow-up to a professional high. (The Mexican had already come out when she won her Oscar.) I'm not necessarily saying you should watch this movie, but it is an interesting, vexing little artifact of movie-star history.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Most of you have probably seen this movie, a huge 2003 hit that has since played endlessly on cable TV. But! I want you to re-watch it with one thing in mind: keep an eye on Kate Hudson's hair. A friend pointed this out to me years ago, and it's driven me mad since: while Hudson is great in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (which is not a great movie), her hair is a total mess. It's dry and fried for almost the entirety of the film. She's gorgeous, of course, and a harsh dye job and some overstyling isn't her fault. It's just interesting that the people making the film let it happen. Anyway! Watch the movie, look at the hair, or just sit back and wonder about what happened to the romantic comedy.
King Kong
I went to see this movie—Peter Jackson's 2005 kinda-sorta financially disappointing epic—a few days after its Christmas opening, at a small movie theater in Boston that no longer exists. There were only a few people in the audience—it was a late screening, and again the movie wasn't the massive hit Universal was hoping for—which should have made for a peaceful viewing experience. And for much of the film, which is big and weird and messy and pretty great, nothing in the theater was amiss. But then, at the very end, when poor Kong was falling from the Empire State Building, Naomi Watts looking pained as she watched him go, with the film slowing and the soundtrack hushing, some jamoke sitting behind us—perhaps feeling uncomfortable with the emotion of the moment and needing to cut it with some stupid, boorish outburst—said, at full volume, "That's gonna leave a huge dent," completely breaking the moving spell Jackson had created. So! I'm saying all this because the movie is now going to be on Netflix, meaning you can watch in the comfort of your home—either in uninterrupted peace, or while saying every dumb thing that comes into your head throughout. You get to choose.


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Photo taken on Sept. 15, 2020 shows the signing ceremony of normalization agreements between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain with Israel at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua)
The signing also demonstrated that the Trump administration is eager to showcase its foreign policy achievement and gain support among pro-Israel evangelical Christians with the upcoming presidential election.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Israel signed agreements to normalize diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain at the White House on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in signing the three-way agreements.
The signing ceremony, which was held in the South Lawn at the White House, formally makes the UAE and Bahrain the third and the fourth Arab nation to establish diplomatic ties with Israel. Egypt and Jordan signed their peace deals with Israel in 1979 and 1994, respectively.
The signing also demonstrated that the Trump administration is eager to showcase its foreign policy achievement and gain support among pro-Israel evangelical Christians with the upcoming presidential election.
Trump touted the historical significance of the agreements by calling them "peace deals."
Combo photo shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (M), the UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan (R) and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani attending their respective events on different occasions. (Xinhua)
The UAE and Bahrain have never fought a war against Israel in history, and the unofficial relationship between Israel and the two Arab states have developed for years.
Netanyahu hailed the normalization agreements as "a pivot of history" that heralds new dawn of peace, saying Israel, the UAE and Bahrain are eager to invest in a future of partnership, prosperity and peace.
Bahrain's foreign minister noted that the agreement is an important first step, while emphasizing the two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
"Today's agreement is an important first step and it is now incumbent on us to work urgently and actively to bring about the lasting peace and security our peoples deserve a just, comprehensive, and enduring two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will be the foundation, the bedrock of such peace," he said.
The Tel Aviv Municipality Hall is illuminated with the colors of the national flag of the United Arab Emirates in the central Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Aug. 13, 2020. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump announced separately on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel have reached an agreement that establishes full diplomatic ties. (Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua)
Sheikh Abdullah of the UAE in his remarks expressed thanks to Netanyahu for halting the annexation of Palestinian territories, calling it "a decision that reinforces our shared will to achieve a better future for generations to come."
According to the Israel-UAE deal announced on Aug. 13, Israel agrees to suspend its plan to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territories in the West Bank.
The Palestinian leadership, which has long accused the Trump administration of being biased in favor of Israel, condemned the deals.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on all Arab countries to abide by the Arab Peace Initiative, launched in 2002, which stipulates that the Arabs can only normalize relations with Israel after the Palestinian issue is resolved. ■


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So, another wildly unnecessary makeup purchase, but one I really wanted.
The BH Cosmetics Opalescent Palette really caught
BH Cosmetics has thrown out some fire products recently and I always see a lot of positive reviews about the brand, so I couldn't wait to try the Opalescent Palette.
First impressions
At a first glance, I like the overall packaging. I'm not in love with it and I think the front is a bit crazy, but it's pretty, eye-catching and very different to other palettes in my collection.
It comes with a nice big mirror on the inside, which is really important to me. Some of the more expensive brands don't put mirrors inside their eyeshadow palettes and this is a massive no-no for me. So good job BH Cosmetics on that front.
But most importantly, when I opened the palette, I loved every single shade. There isn't one in the palette that I dislike, they're all beautiful. A lot of palettes I have contain shades I'm not fussed about or wouldn't wear, but this one ticks all the boxes.
Fave shades so far:
- Captivating
- Opaline
- Twilight
- Magic
- Delight
- Vivacious
- Wish
After an initial look at the Opalescent Palette, I went on to swatch the different shades.
Swatching is a good indicator to the quality of eyeshadows because it allows you to get a feel for the formula, pigmentation and if the colours look the same on your skin as they do in the pan.
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I'll be honest guys, there's a pretty substantial variation between the quality of the shades in the palette.
I found all of the lighter mattes, as well as some of the other mattes, to be lacking in pigmentation. I really couldn't seem to get much colour out and it looked very washy. I'd actually say that the quality of these mattes were clearly cheap.
You can particularly see that the shades Bright, Alluring, Grace, Dainty and Stunner were chalky. I had to keep putting my finger in the eyeshadow pans and still, nothing came out.
However, with most of the darker mattes, the pigmentation seemed to be better. I definitely wouldn't say amazing, particularly when you compare them to Morphe palettes (which are a similar price), but there was more to work with.
To make up for this, though, the shimmer shades were incredible. Really pigmented, really buttery, really beautiful. They were very creamy and I loved every single shimmer shade.
So, the swatches from the Opalescent Palette were a bit of a mixed bag. The mattes were underwhelming, while I was very impressed with the shimmers.
But, I wanted to see how they'd work on my eyes.
The look
I wanted to create a look using the peaches, pinks and browns in the palette to go with my outfit for the day.
I started with concealer as my base and then used the shade Flutter all over my lids as the base colour.
Then, I tried to use the shade Bright all over my lids to
After, I attempted to use Alluring all over my lids and nothing again. Same with the shade Dainty. These light mattes didn't do anything.
So, I moved onto a shimmer shade. I wet my brush with a bit of Iconic London's Prep Set Glow and went in with the shade Opaline. And the pay off was insane. It was the complete opposite to the light mattes: vibrant, shimmery, pigmented and stunning. I applied Opaline all over my lids.
Then, to try and add some sort of softness and depth to my look, I used the shade Mystic (a darker, brown matte) in the outer corners and into my crease. This shade had more colour and pigment than the others, but I still wanted more from it. But, I managed to get it to work after some time and actually ended up with a nice look.
Here's how it turned out:
I liked the finished look. Opaline is such a beautiful colour and I created a simple look that was just perfect for what I wanted.
It wasn't my best work, but I was happy with it.
The eyeshadows did last on my eyes all day.
As you'd expect, the colour had faded a bit, but I was pleased with how well the eyeshadow lasted. Especially because of the trouble I'd had with those light matte shades, I wasn't particularly hopeful!
Where to buy
For us guys in the UK, the best place to buy the BH Cosmetics Opalescent Palette from is Beauty Bay because of the fast and free-over-£15 delivery. The Opalescent Palette costs £19 from there and it has a total of 24 shades, which is extremely good value.
For people in America, you also have the option of buying the palette from the BH Cosmetics website. It normally costs $24, but at the time of me writing this, they had a 20% sale on the palette so it cost $19.20. So, if you're intending to get the palette, now would be a good time!
Final thoughts
I like it, but I'm not over the moon with this palette.
The pros
The shimmers are absolutely stunning and are extremely creamy, pigmented and vivid. There
It's such a good price, £19 for 24 shades is a great deal and for those on a budget, you can't grumble at this at all.
The packaging is quite nice and it has a large, handy mirror, which means it's great for travelling as you don't need to pack an extra mirror.
The cons
The mattes were pretty bad. While the darker mattes worked a bit better, they still weren't that pigmented and required extra work than other eyeshadows I've used.
As for the lighter mattes, there was nothing there. I tried, I really did, but there was pretty much no colour. This is annoying because it means the mattes in the palette are pretty irrelevant.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Get this palette if you really love the shimmers and have a lot of brown mattes in your eyeshadow collection already. It's a shame because the price of this palette is wonderful and the shimmers are stunning, but those mattes really let it down.
I'll be intrigued to try some other BH Cosmetics palettes in the future to see whether the mattes are better in those or not. But I'm not in love with the Opalescent Palette.


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A & E MUSIC | Birds of a Feather
The Ladybird Animal Sanctuary's resident rebels with a furry, and fantastic, cause
BY David McPherson
Photo by Mishafotos
On average, Hamilton Animal Services euthanizes approximately 3,000 cats and 300 dogs annually.
Unlike Oliver Twist, Dickens' classic orphan boy— who had the gall to ask for more—all Oliver the cat could do was plea for help with sad, emerald eyes. Enter Lisa Winn. The Hamilton singer heeded the cat's call. You see, Oliver has Feline Leukemia, a contagious disease, and a local shelter was set to euthanize him until Winn stepped in. The animal's plight tugged at her heart. Later, Oliver's story inspired the artist to establish a virtual haven—Ladybird Animal Sanctuary — to save other forlorn felines and abandoned pets.
"I wouldn't call myself an activist … not in the 'protester' sense anyway," says Winn. "I do what I can to be kind to animals: being a long-time vegetarian, not using products containing animal ingredients or that were tested on animals, not wearing leather, not attending zoos, etc."
Ladybird Animal Sanctuary officially took flight last year. A pair of musical mates, Melissa McClelland and Janine Stoll, joined Winn in this crusade. Since its formation, the registered charity has rescued 91 animals — mostly from the local area.
I caught up with these three lovely ladies on a late August night at Toronto's Dakota Tavern. The venue hosted a CD release party for McClelland's latest project: the sophomore disc from Whitehorse (see sidebar). At the door, donations for Ladybird Animal Sanctuary were collected, and more than $1,300 was raised. After the show, we sat down to chat about how this sanctuary came to fruition and what's planned for its future.
Ladybird Animal Sanctuary is an extension of Winn's personal beliefs. She hopes the organization can help educate people about being a responsible pet owner. All three ladybirds volunteer their time; the sanctuary does not get any grants from the government and relies solely on donations and private funders.
"We want to raise awareness about why it's important to spay and neuter animals and get them proper vet care," she explains. "Exercising compassion for animals is important because it reflects on how you treat each other."
The women explain to me that people sometimes acquire an animal, then find that they "don't jive" with their lifestyle, so they try to abandon them. According to Winn — in Hamilton specifically — animal neglect is a problem. And, it's usually due to irresponsible pet ownership, and a failure to spay or neuter. Ladybird constantly receives emails from people who want to get rid of their pets; basically, they did not know what they were getting themselves into when they bought or adopted that cuddly furball, and the pet is not considered a permanent part of the family. Appeals for help with strays are also a frequent email request. The sad reality of this situation is that once these abandoned animals are picked up by Hamilton Animal Services (HAS) their survival rate drops. According to recent statistics Winn shares, on average, HAS euthanizes approximately 3,000 cats and 300 dogs annually. The good news is "euth" days are going down thanks to the increase in the number of rescue organizations like Ladybird, and other animal shelters who are stepping in to save more animals.
In the Fall of 2001, Winn, McClelland and Stoll started a band (Ladybird Sideshow), along with Erin Smith. When asked about the origins of the Ladybird label, Stoll recounts the tale.
"We were driving through the country and wondering what a good name for our band would be, and Melissa said, 'we are ladies and we are kind of like birds'; it felt right and it stuck."
Besides a love of music, these songbirds share a love of giving back to their communities. While Stoll and McClelland continue to follow their muses, Winn is the main cog in the Ladybird's fund-raising machine.
"Lisa is the official bleeding heart of the charity," McClelland says. "She has years of experience working with animals and rescue groups and she has taught us so much about what the reality is and what needs to be done. She is willing to put herself out there and do it. She physically goes to the shelters and picks up the animals that she thinks are a really good fit for what we do.
"She also manages our foster network, setting up appointments for potential adopters," McClelland adds. "Lisa is really good with these people and gets these animals into permanent homes. I can't imagine how much time she spends between running animals back and forth between appointments, sending emails and just following up … it's a massive job."
Stoll's job is to help with promotion; she does all the graphic design work, including posters for events, brochures and maintaining the website, ladybirdanimalsanctuary.com. She concurs with Winn however, that without McClelland, this sanctuary would not exist.
"She has a lot of access to important people, along with an infinite bank of great ideas," Stoll comments. "Melissa's an innovator and really good at writing proposals … she's what gets us to an audience that normally wouldn't know about our organization."
Winn runs the charitable organization in between working a full-time job. Animals rescued by the Ladybird Animal Sanctuary are placed into foster homes , and remain in foster care until they are adopted. Looking to the future, Ladybird Animal Sanctuary plans to open a rural refuge in Southern Ontario where all abandoned animals can find a temporary home before they are adopted. Animals considered "unadoptable" will also find a permanent place to stay at the new facility.
"We want to create a really beautiful, environmentally friendly, sustainable place where Lisa will live full-time," says Stoll. Adds McClelland: "We have big plans... .We want to invite the community in and make it really inclusive, creative, fun and filled with music."
Winn says the plan is to slowly build the sanctuary. "We don't want to move faster than we should," she concludes. "We want to focus on raising money so we can find the right location for a property and get a mortgage."
The $1,300 raised at the Dakota is certainly not enough for a downpayment, but it was a good start with more fundraisers planned this fall.
As I bid adieu to the trio, a smile crept across my face. It's hard not to feel good about how these three artists are making a difference so cats like Oliver can stave off their death sentence and find a loving home.


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MYVG – Contemporary Vegetarian Cuisine @ Bandar Puteri PuchongApril 18, 2011 | 11,113 views
A full bowl of chunky peanut sauce with a light sprinkle of sesame seeds on top; but if this was vegetarian … then are you game for the Satay?
Like a recurring nightmare, this would be the official third post in a row centering around wholesome, healthier foods. Talk about a change will do you good huh?
This was incidental. Wait, could be accidental, since without my GPS, we got lost somewhere in Bandar Puteri Puchong. Or wherever this place was. Initially wanted to do Super Kitchen Chili Pan Mee all over again for dinner, with the sick intention of burning the roof of the mouth and sweating buckets before calling it a day.
Then the ever reliance on modern device took a drastic stab at reality. Without the device, I could not make heads or tails of the whole area. Ended up further away than desired, and this vegetarian restaurant was the only place that was brimming with life. Seriously.


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Well…Posted on Thursday, July 20th, 2017 at 6:09 pm
Coming out of the last couple of weeks alive. On the 10th of July, I had a spell of tachycardia (180 bpm) brought on by a reaction with lisinopril. Needless to say, it's been a pretty trying time, both before the event and after. It worked on my blood pressure well, but the side effects grew and then cascaded. And I can't say if there was anything left untoward with the heart as a result. It's out of my system, and the side effects are gone, but I am a little on the cautious side until I see the cardiologist next week. The replacement metoprolol isn't doing the job.
But I have managed to be in the pool every day since I arrived. And the food and company has been fun. I haven't done poorly. The office is up and running. I am handling business. I'm feeling pretty good, now that I have cleansed the body.
But I'm not pressing anything, taking everything in due course. I am dealing with a coming vincebell.com change of server. I am looking at recording and burning DVDs, but probably after I housesit for Alicia to close out the month. That starts the day after my doctors' appointments in Brenham. I'm getting through the heat of summer without too much misery.
Myka has taken to hanging under the house until she gets hungry. Sometimes I can coax her out, other days are more resistive.


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If you walk into Jandiala Guru, you can find the Thateras in a lane called 'Gali Kashmirian' (Lane of the Kashmiris). I was a little puzzled by this name. Why were there Kashmiri Thateras in a little nondescript Punjabi town?
It turns out that in the late 18th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh invited skilled metal workers from Kashmir, primarily Muslims, to settle in his kingdom. They established themselves in Gali Kashmirian, and began making brass and copper utensils.
Bazaar Thaterian (the Metalworkers Market) became a thriving market for all sorts of utensils, including those for household use as well as for community cooking (have you seen the huge cauldrons at gurudwaras?).
During the partition of India, the Muslim Thateras of Jandiala Guru migrated to Kujranwala in Pakistan (another metalwork town). Hindu and Sikh Thateras from Kujranwala arrived in Jandiala Guru and began practising their craft. Thus, the metalworkers in Jandiala Guru today are either Hindus or Sikhs. But the name of the lane has endured. Gali Kashmirian. The Lane of the Kashmiris.
The Thathera community has a long oral tradition of craft. Knowledge is passed through apprenticeship, usually within the family. Designs are made by skilfully hammering a series of tiny dents into the heated metal. Even the tools they use are handmade.
In spite of being inscribed in 2014 on the UNESCO representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Humanity, the Thateras are struggling to make a living. The popularity of steel, aluminum and plastic has killed the market for brass and copper utensils.
There's a very nice video here, of the Thateras. It appears from the interviews that that Bazaar Thaterian is dying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SXc7L9d0ds


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Teen tackles three races to raise funds for mental health charity in memory of Meldreth friend Ed Mallen
PUBLISHED: 17:38 23 May 2016 | UPDATED: 17:38 23 May 2016
The close friend of a Meldreth teen who tragically took his own life last year has spoken of his pride in taking part in a trio of races to raise money for a charity set up in his memory.
Seb Grant – a school friend of Ed Mallen who died when he was struck by a train last year at just 18-years-old – has so far completed two of the three 10k runs organised by Hoohaah for The MindEd Trust. The race organisers chose the trust as their charity of the year.
The latest run saw hundreds take part in the event held in the grounds of Wimpole Estate on Sunday.
The 19-year-old, who works as a duty manager at The Plough in Shepreth, said: "There was a really friendly atmosphere, people who were struggling were really encouraged. It feels really good to be helping somehow."
The MindEd Trust was set up by Ed's dad Steve Mallen in the wake of his death, to support early prevention through mental health and literary programmes.
Seb said: "I think the work that Steve has done to raise awareness is fantastic, it's great that he's turned a tragic situation into something positive.
"Ed's death has made our friendship group more supportive of each other.
"If someone is being difficult, there may be a reason for it. You shouldn't move away from them. I want to get involved in more fundraising events and help the charity in any way that I can."
Seb will be dusting off his trainers once again to run the final 10k at Hatfield Forest on Sunday, June 19.
You can still support him in his fundraising mission by visiting his page – search for 'Seb Grant' on mydonate.bt.com under the 'Sponsor a Fundraiser' section.
Steve said: "We were of course delighted that the Wimpole run was completely oversubscribed with nearly 700 runners and dozens more spectators offering overwhelming support. I would of course like to personally thank Hannah and Alison at Hoohaah for staging such a tremendous morning. I would also like to thank all our friends and volunteers who helped make this such a memorable event. All the monies raised will go to help young people right across our community."
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Sigh. We really suck at the fingernail cutting. I'd say at least half the time our poor, poor boy ends up bleeding at least a little. One day I really nicked it and, apparently, baby's blood doesn't clot very well, and it just kept bleeding. Two napkins later I remembered the little thing of Gorilla super glue and that there's this stuff called liquid bandaid and just went ahead and super glued the end of his little bleeding finger. And it worked.
We later bought some of the liquid bandaid stuff, called New-Skin. We had a chance to try it this morning. It didn't really work very well. It smells just like clear nail polish. I think nail polish would dry better. So, we just used the super glue again.
For little bleeding fingers I'd say use super glue, then clear nail polish, and then the liquid band aid.
Oh, and we're using these really cool baby nail cutters that have a l.e.d. light on the end and everything.
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Wednesday 17th May 2006
Hi Tim,
You have been organising my oversesas travel for about 10 years - first for Winterhawk Wholesale Ltd trading as Arbuckle's and now Not Just Plastics Ltd trading as Payless Plastics.
Time is the test and the fact that you are still oranising my very extensive travel is the best endorsement I can give.
You are also great to deal with, efficient, honest and very reliable.
I would not hesitate recommending you as I have to others.
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During this time all of my arrangements have been arranged faultlessly.
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"Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet" – Thich Nhat Hanh
I first read this a couple years ago. How on earth, I thought, am I supposed to remember to 'kiss the ground' when I barely have time to get to where I need to be? It looks like a pretty maxim to live by- but not very practical. Continue reading


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While Apple itself didn't have a main existence at CES 2018, that does not suggest we didn't see a host of statements for Apple users. While HomeKit wasn't as popular as Alexa or Google Assistant at the program, it was still presented in a range of items. Check out all the leading CES stories listed below.
Likewise today, Apple launched iOS 11.2.2 with extra Spectre mitigations in Safari. This upgrade is available in addition to the updates Apple launched for its items in December. Apple launched iOS 11.2.5 beta 5 to designers, along with tvOS 11.2.5.
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Somewhere Else, Apple today began offering a mesh Wi-Fi system on its online shop. While this system is from Linksys, Apple's own AirPort line stays the same amidst speculation that it dissolved the group accountable for the items.
Today, we likewise reported on 2 circumstances of iPhone battery surges– one in Spain and one in Switzerland. Apple likewise dealt with increased analysis from U.S. legislators relating to the iPhone downturn debate.
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There are numerous smart speakers on the market, but only a few of them have been able to garner the attention of the public. Google Home Mini is the perfect example of this statement.
Its popularity keeps augmenting on a daily basis, and it does not appear this is going to come to a halt anytime soon. It comes accompanied by high-quality innovation that puts other smart speakers to shame. In addition, it is very inexpensive and thus allows people with different budgets to benefit from it. The positive reviews keep pouring in for it.
Many individuals who have already put it to the test have mentioned that it has superior sound quality than Echo Dot. Not only this, but a lot of people also agree that it has a superior function than Alexa when it comes to answering music-related queries. Everything indicates that is a great smart speaker to take advantage of, but just how great is it?
First Class Structure That Does Not Fail to Impress
Google Home Mini is structured of durable material in order for it to last for many years to come. It is a very cute round design, and it is portable, which comes in handy if you are the type of individual who likes to carry high-tech devices everywhere.
At the bottom, there is a microphone off switch. In order to change volume, all one has to do is tap the sides of it. One of the elements that have contributed in making Google Home Mini the go-to option for countless people around the globe is its simplicity.
Indeed, even though it is an innovative structure, it is very easy to get the hang of. All one has to do is plug it to the wall and then set it via the Google Home app on either iOS or Android. After doing this, 'hey Google' should be verbally expressed in order for the soft LED to light up. You will then notice that Google Assistant will answer.
Yes, this is pretty much all there is to it to begin utilizing it. Its application can be compared in many different aspects to the Alexa application. Nonetheless, the differences among them are what have aided the Google Home Mini to become a favorite.
Speaker That Meets Consumers' Needs
There are a lot of individuals who believe there is not much different when comparing a tiny speaker to another one, but this is very far from the truth, especially when Google Home Mini is integrated to the equation.
The Bluetooth speakers of this model are way better than Echo Dot. If one puts them against each other, the Google Homo Mini will end up being 10db louder.
When compared to Alexa in this aspect, the voice of the Google Assistant has been noted to sound more natural, which is a benefit that cannot be easily attained even with other well-known smart speakers that are also being the talk of the town at the moment on the market.
Of course, a secondary speaker will be needed if you want to enjoy music at a very high volume, which is something that you should expect to do even if you opted for another top smart speaker.
It is important to mention that this model by Google can function as a coordinated audio system in your entire house if there are several speakers present. If you want an intercom system, this addition can get the job done. This is another benefit that most smart speakers out there do not have due to their poor structure.
Those that allow this to take place, tend to lack in quality, which definitely makes them a waste of time. It is safe to state that this model has you covered in several areas!
Interpretation of Queries
When it comes to which model is better at interpreting queries, the Google Home Mini definitely knocks it out of the park. With units from other manufacturers, one has to utilize specific words in order to attain an adequate answer.
This model was structured in a very unique way to provide an answer no matter how loose the language utilized is. Google Home Mini supports Spotify and Pandora music and supports iCloud, Office 365, and even G Suite; therefore, there are a lot of different things one can do this with this unit. If you stop to think about it, there is no way boredom can arise if this unit is nearby.
Regarding possible downfalls, there is nothing to pinpoint at. Google definitely did a magnificent job with its structure. A team of experts created this model with attention to detail. It took a few years before they released it to consumers.
They wanted to introduce a smart speaker that would be able to meet the needs of everyone in every way possible, and they definitely did not fail in achieving this, hence why there are numerous positive testimonials on different online platforms. It has been said this model is ahead of its time.
Besides the excellent function that accompanies it, in the aesthetic department, it definitely does not fall short. It has a very futuristic appearance that can lighten up any space. It is a very cute model to look at. At first glance, it does not even look like a speaker, which is another huge plus.
Google Home Mini: A First Class Smart Speaker That Stands Tall Among the Competition
Regarding the low price of it, no other top smart speaker is able to beat the Google Home Mini, another reason why its popularity is skyrocketing even more every day. There have been several different companies that have presented similar smart speakers to consumers, but they do not compare in quality.
This is not shocking, as Google has become well-known for always providing the public with first class products that stand tall among the competition. If you are looking for a smart speaker that will not let you down, the Google Home Mini is definitely worthy of your consideration.


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Prawn Caesar Salad with homemade croutons
Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
1x 260g De Costi Cooked and Peeled Prawns
2 small Cos lettuce, washed & chopped
2-3 Eggs, boiled
200g Bacon, cooked to your liking
1 cup Caesar dressing
¼ cup of Parmesan cheese flakes
Home made croutons;
Sourdough bread, sliced into bite size pieces.
2 tsp Garlic powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp Olive oil
Salt & pepper
METHOD (Stove Top & Oven 180°C)
1. To make homemade croutons; line a baking tray with baking paper. Toss bread and olive oil together in a bowl, add garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt & pepper. Lay bread onto baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes until crunchy.
2. In a large bowl toss together De Costi Cooked & Peeled Prawns, cos lettuce, bacon, Caesar dressing and parmesan. Toss until it's all covered in dressing. Add in croutons.
3. Serve with eggs topping with more dressing if needed.
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