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Has it really been a week??
I know it's not a baby blog, but how can a new mother possibly refrain from showing off her little munchkin?? I already want her to stay a tiny baby! :) I'm glad she's finally got bright eyes and is looking around at her new world. Every day she seems more like a little person rather than a little stranger. And swaddled up in her green blanket, she looks like a pea pod. A cute little pea pod sleeping on the couch with Daddy. :)
We've had a trying week, but it seems that last night (Friday night) was a good step forward. I was able to actually sleep most of the night with Victoria at my side. She won't sleep in the cradle yet -- at least not for any length of time. But she's so tiny, and so used to the warmth of another human and being cuddled up that I don't blame her for not wanting the cradle just yet. As she gets a little bigger, I'm thinking she can sleep more in it for naps, and then graduate to it at night.
So today I feel refreshed! (Sorta.) I'm still a little weary from nursing and getting to know this little creature, but it's nice to feel a little more human. I'm hoping to tackle (slowly) the cleaning and organization of my sewing room/office, since when I go back to work, I'll eventually want Victoria in there with me while she plays. Not looking forward to going back to work -- please continue to keep us in your prayers for 1) our house-hunting, and 2) that I'll be able to be a stay at home mom sooner than later.
Well, that's all for now. Thank you for all the wonderful comments on my announcement post, too! It's so nice to have such friends. Take care, all.
- Amy
5 comments:
- Mrs. G said...
Amy, I'm so glad things are settling down for you. It's nice that Victoria wants to snuggle with you at night and nice for you as well since she'll nurse more! Enjoy your Babymoon!!! :-)
- July 4, 2009 at 12:29 PM
- Sarah said...
Oooh, Paris, I love the word "babymoon". :)
Amy, she is too cute for words! What sparkling eyes and what darling, chubby, kissable little cheeks! I'm getting baby-sick looking at her darling photos. It's hard to believe my baby is almost six months old and oh, how much babies change and grow in six months!
I'll be praying for your housing and for your work situation. May God direct and guide you!
Malachi wanted to sleep with me at night too for the first few months. At last he is finally sleeping in his crib for part of the night, but around 2:30 or 3:00 a.m. he wants to nurse and he usually ends up in bed with me for the rest of the night. It's been an adjustment (the others did not sleep with us as babes) but it's sweet to have his tiny body curled up next to mine and to hear his little baby breathing.
Congratulations again. She is divinely adorable.
- July 5, 2009 at 7:22 PM
- lissawi said...
Congratulations Amy! Enjoy that snuggly new baby stage!
- July 6, 2009 at 3:53 PM
- Adelheide said...
Congratulations! I don't mind baby posts at all. :D She is lovely!
- July 8, 2009 at 8:17 AM
- Me said...
I will definitely pray for you that you may get to be the stay-at-home mommy that you so desire to be. Our Heavenly Father knows that it is the very best thing for a mother to be home with and raise her children.
What a sweet little angel you have!
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Mrs. Publicist: As promised, What's In A Name, a little late, but here! What character name should we discuss, Spence?
SQ: I believe I saw a reader (from the reknowned Plunderer subset) question about Bernie's Porsche, and the Porsche – actually 3 so far in the series – is a sort of character. The name was already in place, of course, but the big decision was to make the model not a brand new Carrera, but an old and dinged up relic.
Mrs. P: Because that tells us something about Bernie?
SQ: Either way it would, but brand new wouldn't be him, even if he could afford it.
Mrs. P: And each one in the series is older and more dinged up than the last?
SQ: Exactly. Which opened the door for a mechanic in the stories – Nixon Panero.
Mrs. P: Who painted martini glasses on the body of the most recent one. Meaning C&B were sure to get pulled over. So that led to the role of the motorcycle cop, Fritzie Bortz?
SQ: You see how these things work! Should we go into Ferdinand Porsche's Nazi past?
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Chicken Stew
2 Chicken carcasses
Water to cover (about 6 cups)
1 tablespoon salt
2 carrots, quartered
2 onions, one quartered, one minced
2 potatoes, shredded
2 cups cooked chicken, cut up
3 sweet potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, sliced thin
2 cups frozen spinach
1 cup uncooked rice
Cook the chicken carcasses in the water with the salt, quartered onion and quartered carrots for 3 hours or so, until they fall apart. When the carcasses start to fall apart, pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth into a clean pot. Add the shredded potatoes and minced onion, return to a boil, and simmer for an hour. Add the sweet potatoes, carrots and cooked chicken, along with any chicken picked from the bones, and cook until the veggies are tender. Add the rice, cook for 10 minutes, add the spinach and cook another 10 minutes. You may want to add more water or salt at this point, because the chicken stew will be very thick. Serve with fresh ground black pepper.
Ryan was very enthusiastic about this stew, my dearly beloved and Mark didn't complain (which means they liked it well enough), and Patrick griped (no surprise). Served with a nice crusty French or Italian bread, it was a nice meal on a cold night.
Hope you all get some sunshine and relief from the cold today!
15 comments:
- SissySees said...
I think it sounds great! And your rule is more than fair. I paint with a broader brush at the firehouse - if you think you can do better, you're welcome to cook next week. In fact, I only cook there upon request now.
- January 11, 2010 at 9:51 AM
- gMarie said...
I think it's fabulous and for what it's worth - I always had the same rule. I never think to add sweet potatoes to soup and it's a shame - we love them. Thanks for the idea!! g
- January 11, 2010 at 11:52 AM
- Pam said...
I'll take a large bowl of this stew please - it looks fantastic Marjie.
- January 11, 2010 at 12:29 PM
- nazarina said...
Comforting indeed and so flavorful...give me more!
- January 11, 2010 at 12:35 PM
- buffalodick said...
I was dinkin' around with that turkey carcass making two quarts of broth last night.. It's worth it!
- January 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM
- The Blonde Duck said...
I'll eat without complaining. I'll even twirl for you.
And about the pecan pie--you can use light or dark. The Eastren South (Georgia, Alabama, etc.) seems to go with dark while Louisana, Arkansas and Texas does light...but I've seen both. It depends.
- January 11, 2010 at 2:08 PM
- Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...
A very comfy meal for these frigid temps. If I had someone cooking the delicious meals for me that you cook for your family, you'd hear nothing but high praises!
- January 11, 2010 at 2:09 PM
- Chronicles of Dolliedaydream said...
Warming soups and stews are the only way to go at the moment. I did a pea and mint soup on Saturday!
- January 11, 2010 at 4:10 PM
- pam said...
I have a huge bag of nothing but chicken carcasses in my freezer. They are like little bundles of boney gold.
- January 11, 2010 at 4:42 PM
- noble pig said...
Oh yes the griper...I have one but this stew would warm me up any day!!
- January 11, 2010 at 4:42 PM
- Ann Made Studio said...
Mmmmm I don't make enough of these meals and I know they'd all love a bowl here :) It looks delicious.
- January 11, 2010 at 5:57 PM
Comfort food....it's good on ANY night!
- January 11, 2010 at 7:12 PM
- Sarah said...
I love chicken stew but haven't made it in eons. I seem to stuck on chicken soup.
- January 11, 2010 at 10:04 PM
- Mickle in NZ said...
I would happily eat this anytime of the year, it has so many ingredients that my innards like, looks so flavoursome and filling without any stodginess. And incredibly comforting, especially when shared with family sitting around the table on a super cold night.
Do encourage Ryan's excellent taste buds and get him cooking - maybe there will be a chef in the family! I fear your dear Patrick is beyond any sort of food help.
Huggles and love, Michelle
- January 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM
- grace said...
i was just thinking to myself as i stare out into the snow that it's definitely the ideal time for a hearty stew. this one is LOADED with veggies and goodness and color and flavor and all i can say is BRAVO. :)
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As noted earlier, there have been changes to the CPS over time that have clarified the estimates of specific insurance classes as well as changes that have affected the measurement of overall levels of insurance coverage. These changes have included the following:
- In the late 1980s, estimates of private insurance were refined with respect to what was employer-sponsored, by broadening the universe of who were asked this question beyond just workers and their family members. In addition, questions were also added at the household level to pick up coverage of children that might have been missed (employersponsored insurance) from outside the household and Medicaid).
- Several major revisions to the CPS occurred in the mid 1990s. Census converted to a CATI/CAPI process, which has been thought to increase detection of insurance coverage. In addition, beginning with the March 1995 CPS, the questionnaire was changed to expand the categories of coverage a person could have. This allowed for a more accurate detection of Medicaid (although it resulted in fewer Medicaid covered persons as the "other government coverage" categories increased), as well as more accurate nonhierarchical counts of persons covered by private insurance (both employer sponsored and individual).6
- In March 2000, the survey added a verification question to clarify the number of uninsured.
- In March 2001 the survey also added a question to pick up coverage under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
- March 2002 saw the additional change of weights based on the 2000 Census.
- While the March 2003 CPS saw some changes to such fields as industry, occupation, and racial classification, the insurance portion of the survey remained the same as in March 2002 and March 2001. March 2004 followed the format and classifications found in March 2003.
Although the improvements to the CPS over time have been extremely helpful, they have made it more difficult to model trends over time. In addition, there are specific issues with certain insurance coverage estimates from the CPS - in particular, the reported Medicaid population is much lower than that implied by program statistics from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and lower than that found in other surveys such as MEPS and the SIPP.
Using the most recent surveys (March 1995 through March 2004), we have attempted to adjust for the survey changes, including insurance verification and SCHIP coverage, as well as for the shortfall in Medicaid enrollees captured by the survey. In addition, we have imposed consistent definitions on certain types of insurance (such as a consistent minimum age to be a policy holder with employer-sponsored insurance). For those adjustments that represented a change in the survey, we have used the more current data in order to adjust the data from earlier survey years.
The adjustments were made to a uniform set of file extracts for the period March 1995 through March 2004. The initial files contained no adjustments; merely using the insurance definitions and weights provided by Census for each year but recoded into a more standard format. The following adjustments were then made to the files: a) updating the survey weights to reflect the new decennial Census, b) adjustments for employer sponsored insurance (age of policy holder, coverage from outside of household), c) adjustment for verification and SCHIP, and d) adjustment for Medicaid undercount. These adjustments are briefly described below, and are addressed in more detail in the appendix of this document (See "Technical Appendix: A Longitudinal Model of Health Insurance: An Update of Employer Sponsored Insurance, Medicaid, and the Uninsured").
6 For example, the survey update allowed identification of spouses who had insurance in their own name from their own employer in addition to being listed as a dependent on another policy, a change that increased the counts of persons with employer-sponsored insurance policies.
Updating the Survey Weights
The March CPS includes a supplement weight which allows the records to sum to the total non-institutionalized population. Each person is assigned a weight based on person characteristics (such as race, etc) such that the records sum to the total population in accordance with the Bureau's projections of Decennial Census population levels.
The first adjustment made to the time series was to allow for a consistent weight basis for the time series. When the March 2002 file was released, the weights were benchmarked to the 2000 Census. Previously, the years from 1990 forward had been benchmarked to the 1990 Census. Census then released sets of 2000 consistent weights for both March 2000 and March 2001. Moving to 2000 weights more accurately reflects the underlying population, but causes some discontinuity in the time series in the first year the new weights are used. To correct for this, we determined the total change in population due to the shift to 2000 consistent weights and then WORKING PAPER, 31 MARCH 2005 Page 15 of 34 spread the increase smoothly back across 10 years. Specifically, we calculated the percentage increase in the population for CY 2000 and 2001 by race and by age and then averaged the percentage increase across the two years for each cell. This increase was then spread across ten years (the full decade) with CY 2000 having the full increase and CY 1991 having a factor of 1.00 (unchanged). These factors were used to increase the person weights, record by record, on the CPS files from March 1995 through March 1999.
Employer Sponsored Insurance (ESI) Adjustments
Due to changes in the CPS over time, as well as Census assumptions in recoding the unadjusted data, there were significant discontinuities in the ESI estimates that needed to be adjusted for, in order to be able present a consistent time series. Our three main issues are: age of ESI policy holder, addressing coverage from outside the household, and addressing duplicate coverage at the person level.
Our first ESI adjustment was to enforce a consistent minimum age for ESI policy holders. Census coding prior to March 1995 did not permit ESI policy holders to be under age 15. The new questions that begin in March 1995 do not have this rule in place, and as a result the ages for some policy holders seem unreasonably low. For consistency, we have instituted a rule that states a person must be at least age 18 (unless married) to be considered an ESI policy holder, otherwise they are changed to be a dependent. This adjustment was done for all years, and while it does not affect the level of total ESI coverage, it does show a very small shift from policy holders to dependents.
The goal of our second ESI adjustment was to consistently define whether coverage from outside the household was employer sponsored or non-group in nature. After 1995, Census coding rules placed anyone with coverage from outside the household, who was age 15 or older, into private non-group status. We looked at family characteristics, such as the presence alimony, child support, or multiple persons with outside coverage, in order to determine when group coverage was likely and reassigned these cases as ESI. In doing so, the goal was to keep families together under one ESI policy when there were several persons in a family with outside coverage. The effect was to increase the number of persons with employer-sponsored group coverage by about a million persons each year (a less than one percent change).
Our final ESI adjustment, which was only applied to the pre-March 1995 surveys, enabled us to better identify non hierarchical private insurance coverage. The coding rules that Census employed prior to March 1995 did not allow identification of spouses who had coverage both in their own name and as a dependent. By looking at the raw data from March 1995 forward we were able to notice trends in duplicate coverage and impute them back onto the earlier years. While absolute (net) counts of covered persons did not change, the gross counts of those covered did change in order to take into affect the duplicate coverage issue.
Adjusting for Verification
The March 2000 CPS added a question to verify that individuals who indicate they lack coverage are indeed uninsured.7 The uninsured on the CPS had historically been a "residual" of those who answered they did not have other coverage types.
Research from other surveys suggested that asking individuals directly if they were uninsured would capture more people with coverage, hence the decision to add a question directly verifying no coverage. As it turned out, the verification question, overall, finds about 8% fewer uninsured each year.
Given the addition of the verification question has increased the number of persons reporting insurance coverage, we have adjusted the CPS in years prior to 2000 to mimic the effect of the verification question in those years. That is, each insurance category was adjusted, by age group, to approximately represent what would have been picked up had the verification question been asked in the earlier years. The uninsured have been reduced, within age group, proportional to the effects of verification found on the March 2000 through March 2004 CPS files. They are then given the coverage profile of those found to have coverage only through the verification questions.
7 From 2004 ASEC Questionnaire: "I have recorded that (name/you) (was/were) not covered by a health plan at any time during 2003. Is that correct?"
Adjusting for SCHIP
In 1998, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was implemented, and since then has become a growing source of coverage for children. In March 2001, the CPS added a question to measure coverage under SCHIP.8 As with the verification question, the methodology mimicked the effect of the new SCHIP question as if it has been asked in 1999 and 2000, which was to lower Medicaid counts slightly (under a half million), trivially affect the uninsured. It should be noted that the SCHIP adjustment referred to here is not an "undercount" adjustment. SCHIP coverage was not imputed to levels found in the program itself, but was imputed to levels consistent with the amount found on the March 2001 and 2002 CPS files in order to mimic the effect of having the question present in the survey from the start of the SCHIP program. That is, given that the March 2001 CPS found approximately 80% of the actual SCHIP enrollment from CY 2000,9 we impute approximately 80% of SCHIP for CY 1999 and 1998 onto the March 2000 and March 1999 files.
8 From 2004 ASEC Questionnaire: "In (state) the (fill state CHIP program name) program (also) helps families get health insurance for CHILDREN. (Just to be sure,) Were any of the children in this household covered by that program?" READ IF NECESSARY: "(fill in state CHIP program name) is the name of the (state's) CHIP program. It is the same as Children's Health Insurance Program, which helps pay for children's health care."
9 SCHIP counts on the March 2001 CPS were 69% of program counts (CMS) for FFY00, and 87% of the December 2000 point in time count according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. An average of these was used to compute the target for March 2000 and March 1999, based on FFY99, FFY98, and Dec 1999 and Dec 1998 numbers.
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Endurance game
An endurance game is a game where the object is to last as long as possible under some sort of stress. The stress might be intoxication, physical pain, fear, social embarrassment or any other negative sensation. The important distinguishing feature of endurance games is that the object is to outlast one's opponents, rather than outdo them in any test of skill.
Endurance games are common in schoolyards, as they provide a way for children (particularly boys) to establish a pecking-order based on toughness. They are also a feature of hazing rituals in institutions where hazing is common.
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Physical Endurance[edit | edit source]
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Pakistani dramas have had a certain appeal all over the world. They go on for about twenty to thirty weeks and revolve around one central and one peripheral storyline. In the current season, there are some top dramas that have garnered attention from the audiences and creating a lot of conversation around social issues, relationships and even horror!
1. Cheekh
Starring Saba Qamar, Bilal Abbas and Aijaz Aslam, this drama is a mystery thriller. Nayab (Ushna Shah) is Mannat's (Saba Qamar) best friend and from a poor family. Mannat is happily married to a rich guy whose brothers and sisters are also very loving (seemingly). Nayab falls from the top of the house and dies. The autopsy reveals that she had been sexually assaulted and before dying, Nayab names "Raja" as the culprit. Who is Raja? Who has murdered Nayab? Watch for the edge of the seat thrill and some superb performances by the cast.
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2. Aangan
Based on the partition novel by Khadija Mastur, Aangan is the story of a very broken family and some very complex characters. Sajal Aly stars as Chammi, a young woman who has grown up without parents. Opposite her is heartthrob Ahad Raza Mir who plays a slightly conniving Jamil. Ahsan Khan stars as Safdar who is in love with Hira Mani's character, Tehmina. The show was long-awaited by audiences and now that it's finally aired viewers can't wait each week to watch it. Unfortunately, Aangan isn't on YouTube but it is rumoured to be on Netflix soon.
3. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
When a poor garbage picker girl Noori (Iqra Aziz) is married to an autistic Bhola (Imran Ashraf), a different sort of a relationship emerges. The play talks of many social issues, forced marriage and betrayal. Watch for the sweet romance between Noori and the man she actually fell in love with, Sahir (Syed Jibran) and the melodious soundtrack. You can watch the first episode here-
4. Baandi
Meeru (Aiman Khan) is a domestic worker and is dealing with a lot because her employer, Faiza Begum (Hina Dilpazeer) is the devil incarnate. Faiza Begum pretends to be a super righteous woman – but she's really not! Her son Wali (real-life husband of Aiman Khan, Muneeb Butt) is a really good cop who is in love with Meeru and wants to rescue here.
5. Enaaya
Eros Now's web series "Enaaya" starring Mehwish Hayat, Azfar Rehman and Asad Siddiqui is in the news for a while now. Enaaya (Mehwish Hayat) is a singer in college and joins the college band and struggles with a lot of familial issues. Watch the first episode here. Whether good or bad, it's definitely getting people's attention. Watch the first episode here
6. Bandish
Horror is a genre Pakistani entertainment seems to have really caught on. This one is an especially well-made thriller airing these days. Starring Hira Mani, Zubab Rana, Fahad Sheikh and Marina Khan, this play will give you all the chills. The creepy child, the voodoo and an evil witch. It's all there. Watch the first episode here
7. Deedan
Another story of star crossed lovers that is doing well with the viewers is Deedan. Starring Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza and Ajab Gul, the drama explores the deadly honour culture and the various ways choices are suppressed and give rise to even more heartbreaking consequences. Watch the first episode here -


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$139 for a 24-Lap Nascar Racing Experience (a $279 Value)
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Enjoy a 24-lap racing experience and receive two passes for any Nascar Whelen All American Series Race happening most Saturday nights at Sunset Speedway!
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- Limit 1 voucher per person per visit. Unlimited as gifts
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- This course gives you the opportunity to drive on the fastest 1/3 mile asphalt oval in Ontario.
- This voucher is designed as a beginner course that is guaranteed to cross one item off your bucket list.
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With our line of Equip books, we are developing a collection of substantive resources for Christians who desire to dig deeper into important biblical, theological, and cultural issues. Although longer than the books in our Big Truth | little books® series, every resource in the Equip line is accessible and tailored specifically for the everyday Christian.
|The Biblically-Driven Church: How Jesus Builds His Body | Cliff McManis – What is the purpose of the church? What qualifies someone to be a leader in the church? What is true church growth? In this work, Cliff McManis brings together over 20 years of pastoral experience, biblical study, and thorough research in order to answer the most basic questions concerning the nature of the Church and her mission.
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|God's Glorious Story: The Truth of What it's All About | Colin Eakin – God has written a story. Ponder that thought for a moment. That is a startling statement. The God of the universe, the only one true God, has written a story, a comprehensive narrative of what has been, what is, and what will be. And not only has God written a story, but he wrote it to be read and understood by the highest form of his creation, his magnum opus–humans.
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| Strong and Courageous: The Character and Calling of Mature Manhood | Derek Brown – Manhood has fallen on hard times. More than ever it appears that men are ignorant of what true masculinity entails. Perhaps most discouraging is that this ignorance characterizes many men in the Church of Christ. Writing from several years of experience in discipleship and pastoral ministry, Derek Brown seeks to help Christian men understand their calling, find hope in the gospel, and grow in godly masculinity.
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|The Gospel, the Church, and Homosexuality | Edited by Michael Sanelli and Derek Brown – Homosexuality is now a watershed issue for the church. Christians, however, have not consistently responded to this issue with a balance of truth and love. Sadly, our failure to engage others with a Spirit-wrought blend of compassion and truth telling has allowed some to continue in sin while distancing others further from the church and the hope of the gospel. The contributors to this book seek to help Christians think carefully about the matter of homosexuality so that they can minister to their friends, family members, and neighbors who are presently wrestling with same-sex attraction.
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|Skillfully Surveying the Scriptures, Vol. 1: Genesis through Esther | J. R. Cuevas – In an age where certain books of the Bible – particularly those from the Old Testament – are largely being ignored and untaught, this book series aims to equip both formal Bible teachers and laymen to teach the whole of the Bible, book by book, to God's saints. With detailed yet easy-to-follow study material and lesson worksheets designed for Sunday School and Bible study settings, this resource will prove to be a useful tool for Bible teachers of all levels of experience.


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An Israeli study has demonstrated that listening to the music of Mozart is more conducive to the development of premature babies than is exposure to Bach.
Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of classical music to the development of babies. But the Ichilov Hospital research, led by Prof. Dror Mandel director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Ronit Lubetzky, the deputy director of the Department of Pediatrics, examined whether all classical compositions aid premature babies' health or whether Mozart has a unique influence.
Twelve premature babies, born in the 30th week of pregnancy, averaging 1.2 kilos weight, were divided to three groups, who were each exposed to the music of Mozart on the first day, to Bach on the second day, and to no music at all on the third day.
The compositions chosen for the study from Baby Mozart and Baby Bach discs were calm, and not performed by large orchestras. Following only half an hour of exposure to Mozart's music, the metabolic rate dropped by 9.7 percent in comparison to babies who weren't exposed to music at all. Listening to Bach led to a drop of 4.5 percent in the metabolic rate, in comparison to those not exposed to music, but this drop wasn't deemed to be statistically significant.
The effect of Mozart's music was very swift: Ten minutes after beginning to listen to his music, the metabolic rate dropped by 4.5 percent.
For more go to Haaretz
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When it comes to traveling from West Palm Beach to Miami you have quite a few options, some of them better than others.
If you're flying into West Palm Beach, you might consider renting a car at the airport. As of this writing, the airport offered Hertz, Enterprise, Budget rental options.
Renting a car has some good points and some bad points. Let's start with the good.
You have more freedom than if you were using public transportation. Sometimes, when traveling as a group, it can be hard to coordinate everyone's schedule so they show up to the bus station on time. Also, if you have little ones, it might also be easier transporting them around in your own vehicle than on a bus or train.
Now for the not-so-great things about renting a car on vacation. There's the extra cost. When you factor in the initial cost with added daily insurance and the price of gas, you could wind up spending hundreds of dollars more than you had intended. That's money that can go toward food and souvenirs. There's also the hassle of driving somewhere that is unfamiliar to you. It can feel overwhelming when driving on new streets, and you also can't enjoy sightseeing.
Trains depart West Palm beach every hour and arrive in Miami in just one hour. Once you arrive at the train station, you can easily catch a taxi to the dolphin facility to begin your adventure. Fares are as low as $10 per ticket, though if you'd like extras such as full bar service and food, you'll pay up to $40 per ticket. Sticking to economy, the train is a great way to get to the dolphins on a budget.
If you'd like to ride on wheels instead of rails, buses are another economical way to get to Miami from West Palm Beach. Total drive time is an hour and a half, and fares start as low as $11 per ticket.
Of course, you can always use the services of a company like Uber or Lyft. We're not sure what the fare would be round trip, or how many cars you would need if you are traveling with a large group, but you can certainly connect with the drivers and find out.
Private Van Shuttle
In our opinion, your best bet is to use Dolphin World's own private van shuttle that will pick you up at your hotel, drop you off at the facility in Miami, pick you up when your adventure is done, and drop you back off safely at your hotel.
Our vans are clean, air conditioned, and we even provide drinks and snacks (for full service passengers) for the journey. We are affordable and make your day trip a whole lot easier and enjoyable.
If you have any questions about our van shuttle service, please get in touch with us.


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Air Breathing Northern Snakehead Fish That Can Live on Land Found in Georgia.
A mysterious fish that can survive on land without water was discovered in the state of Georgia. And officials are warning anyone who comes into contact with the species to kill it immediately.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division said an angler caught the fish in a Gwinnett County pond this month.
A snakehead fish is considered a non-native invasive species, which means it affects native species by competing for food and habitat. Read Full Story from CNN.
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Over the years, there are several posts that I wrote with a direct reference to the environment in which we exist. As I am one of the many people who worked across diverse industries and countries, I can definitively prove that people who are committed to a cause will continue to excel. Each person who is committed to deliver quality, support the communication in an open democracy, seek the transparent measures taken with fair distribution and reward, will continue to excel such that all work is done at a maximum level of efficiency, quality, speed.
For many centuries when the communication among people was rather fragmented, censored and controlled in some countries, many people continued to be committed while ensuring that the next generations will be better than they were. It is that intelligence transferred from generation to generation that might be the common factor that shall be fully explored since the technology can get us to levels of unmatched quality. It is that truth that gets carried over generations therefore its existence might be more invisible and undivided than many leaders makes us think or believe.
Commitment to positive and peaceful outcomes therefore will become the new mantra in each country.
There were many leaders who over the years were committed to make the world a better place, but a plan without the adequate tools and support fails short therefore they were never able to make it better for all. The commitment to improve all areas of our lives therefore will be the next leap that humanity will take to make it happen.
Degrees of freedom is the best representation of such concept since we are linked to what we feel as worth it and positive therefore within the natural laws, those connections will always exist undivided and unbroken.
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The most shouted trekking in Annapurna region is Annapurna Base Camp Trek. To reach the base of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m/26,539ft), the 10th highest peak and was first submitted 8000m peak in the planet, is rewarding in itself. In a very short period of time, the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking trail takes you from the tropical to alpine region at the base of 7000 m and 8000 m peaks offering pristine culture of different ethnic groups and breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, closeup view of Himalayas including Mt. Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Fishtail and many other 7000m above peaks come into the sight.
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Stephen Fry to go on tour
Stephen Fry is to embark on a UK tour.
Stephen Fry Live! will coincide with the publication of the star's latest volume of memoirs, the title of which is as yet undisclosed, with the £29.50 ticket price including a copy of the book.
The short tour, which begins at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall on September 24, followed by Colston Hall, Bristol on the 25th, Sheffield City Hall on the 28th, Edinburgh Festival Theatre on the 29th and the Royal Festival Hall in London on October 1st, .is described as 'stories from the book, anecdotes and a smattering of Fry stand-up' by his publicist.
Tickets for Edinburgh's Festival Theatre September 29 are already on sale, with the Bristol date on sale at 10am tomorrow morning.
The news comes as Fry received his first Tony award nomination yesterday – for his Broadway debut as Malvolio in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Fry's next prominent acting role is as the British Prime Minister in the latest, London-set series of the terrorism drama 24, which begins airing on Sky One next Wednesday.
His previous memoirs, The Fry Chronicles, was 2010's biggest autobiographical seller in the UK, and sold over one million copies worldwide. His first volume, Moab Is My Washpot, was published in 1997.
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Microsoft has released a new version of WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) Notifications for Windows XP that includes several important changes, and marks Microsoft departure from low-key anti-piracy effort in WGA after receiving too much complaint. WGA Notifications version 1.8.0031.0, released since August 26th, 2008, makes the notification of bogus non-genuine or pirated Windows operating system is now more prominent, and able to skip future notification of impending update on the tool.
WGA Notifications is a second component of Microsoft genuine initiative that provides that warning messages and other on-screen prompts when WGA Validations (see information about WGA), detects a non-activated, failed-validation or pirated operating system. The update v1.8.0031.0, which has been specifically targeted to Windows XP, especially Windows XP Professional, the most pirated version of Wndows OS, will bring the "non-genuine experience" of Windows XP inline with WGA software changes made in Windows Vista SP1.
Other than increase the effectiveness of the detection routine and reduce the risks of false-positives, the most important change is on the nagware, as according to Windows Genuine Advantage blog:
With this update to WGA Notifications in Windows XP, we've implemented a couple of related features that draw on the notifications experience we designed for Windows Vista SP1. After installing this version of WGA Notifications on a copy of Windows XP that fails the validation, most users will discover on their next logon that their desktop has changed to a plain black background from whatever was there previously.
The desktop background can be reset to anything else in the usual ways, but every 60 minutes it will change back to the plain black background. This will continue to happen until that copy of Windows is genuine.
Also, the user will see the addition of what we call the "persistent desktop notification." This notification is similar to a watermark but works a bit differently. The image (see below) appears over the system tray and is non-interactive in the sense that you can't click on it or do anything to it.
The notification is, however, translucent and also can be clicked through and objects underneath it can be interacted with. In the screenshot here you can see (below) that the Recycle Bin appears underneath our logo. In this case, the Recycle Bin can be selected and moved about or right-clicked. The notification appears above any object on the desktop, but underneath open windows or applications. One of the reasons we've implemented the plain black background is to emphasize this new persistent desktop notification. As with the plain black background, the notification will continue to appear until that copy of Windows is genuine.
All the annoyances are on top of existing nag pre-logon message, the logon interrupt message and the bubble notification messages that appear from the system tray (notification area). Worse still, Microsoft has decided to present a modified EULA (End User License Agreement) that forces user to agree to allow WGA Notifications and Validation Tool to auto-update and install themselves silently without further notice whenever new versions are released in future, on laughable reason to make the process simpler for end-users. Previously, all WGA related programs will be installed via wizard, which users can safely canceled.
Microsoft plans to roll out the new WGA Notifications ver. 1.8.0031.0 and its successors to Windows XP Pro, and initially also editions based on Pro code such as Tablet and Windows Media Center (which will be bypassed in future too) only. Windows XP Home (and Windows XP Table Edition and Media Center Edition (MCE) in future) will continue to experience current WGA nags.
WGA Notifications 1.8.0031.0 is delivered via Windows Update in phase starting from Wednesday, and the distribution may takes several months to complete. For users who can't wait and want to get the 'new experience', a standalone version of installation file, WindowsXP-KB905474-ENU-x86.exe, has always available via Microsoft Download Center too. Surprisingly, no genuine Windows validation required to download the WindowsXP-KB905474-ENU-x86-Standalone.exe, or WindowsXP-KB905474-ENU-x86.exe.
And, for users who have been troubled with non-genuine status and annoyed by the notifications, hackers have cracked this version of WGA Validation and Notifications.
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When you need a service done for your Honda, there are many different services that can be done depending on what you need done. All of our Honda repair services include things from the common oil change and tire installations to the more important radiator service and scheduled maintenances. Each of our services are designed to help keep your Honda going for a long period of time. At Honda of Bellingham, we hope to see your Honda running past the coveted 100k mark.
When it comes all Hondas, we take pride in servicing them to help keep them going for a long period of time. We do scheduled maintenance work on your Honda to help it keep running smoothly or, if there is a problem, we can diagnose it and repair the issue with ease. Scheduled maintenances are highly important in order to keep your vehicle going and extend its life. Depending on its mileage, it may need a little more work compared to other times.
There are many parts and components to Hondas that are important to keep them running smoothly. If you notice anything different that is happening with your vehicle, you can bring it on so we can make sure that any other damage can be avoided. If you feel like there may be an issue, let us know where you think the problem persists. We can also use or diagnostic equipment to help pinpoint any other issues as well.
During your scheduled maintenance, what is done, changed, fix, or replaced all depends on how many miles may be on it. Usually every fifteen thousand miles or so is the more important maintenance work that includes replacing of some parts before they completely wear out and cause issues later on. This includes every aspect of the brakes, a transmission flush, filter changes, and more.
We specialize in Hondas so no matter what Honda you may have or bring in, our highly trained technicians can easily find and fix any issue no matter what. They are also trained in every other vehicle as well. We have tons of technology and equipment that can help not only find any issue, but fix any issue as well to speed things up.
First class service is what we strive for when it comes to your vehicle and then getting it done in a timely matter. Our goal is to find the issue and solve it quickly. You can let us know where you believe the problem is coming from to help pinpoint it. Getting you back on the road quickly and safely is what matters most. Having you come back within weeks of service for another issue is not what we are about.
One of the more common services that needs to be done is an oil change. This is a simple service that needs to be done every 3k to 7k miles depending on the vehicle and the previous oil used. Oil changes help keep the engine clean and function properly. It is never a good idea to skip or to put off an oil change as it can cause bigger issues later on. In fact, it can damage your vehicle to the point that it may stall or not start causing you to have to tow it.
During an oil change, there are many key components that include not just changing the oil. Some filters are also changed out like the air filter if they are dirty. Usually dusty roads or sand can cause them to get dirtier faster. The tires can also be rotated as well to help keep them wearing evenly. Tires need to wear evenly to stay in good shape. If they wear unevenly, one may be too thin and pop or have less traction. Another included benefit is a courtesy inspection to make sure every part of your vehicle is good to go.
Overall, our Honda repair services provide every service you may seek out for your vehicle. From the scheduled maintenance work that needs to be done to fixes of any part. If you would like schedule an appointment, you can contact us at 866-455-8489 or you can stop in. We are located on Iowa Street in Bellingham, WA. We proudly serve the surrounding cities as well including Blaine, Mt. Vernon, and more.
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Who's running late for the Paris Agreement?
University of Melbourne research asks whether to limit global warming - countries should lower their emissions' target to meet their climate change commitments.
Are Australia's roads giving you asthma?
New University of Melbourne research finds that living near a major road in middle age raises your risk of asthma by about 50% compared with those further away.
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New research by the University of Melbourne has traced the human impact on record-breaking hot temperatures as far back as the 1930s.


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Golf Returns to terrestrial TV at Glasgow 2018
This week's inaugural European Golf Team Championships at Gleneagles not only represents history with men and women playing together in a unique format for equal prize money – it also sees the return of live UK golf to free-to-air TV.
The Championships, which will comprise Men's and Women's Team events as well as a revolutionary Mixed Team format, will be screened live across the BBC network in addition to significant radio and online coverage. Fronted by Eilidh Barbour, the BBC's golf coverage from Gleneagles will see live action across Friday, Saturday and Sunday with highlights from the first two days of play.
It also marks the return of golf to a multi-sports environment for the first time since the Rio Olympics in 2016 with the BBC also providing extensive coverage of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, featuring Aquatics, Cycling, Gymnastics, Rowing and Triathlon in addition to Athletics from Berlin.
Eilidh, who took over from Hazel Irvine as the BBC's golf anchor in 2017, said:
There's no better place for a team competition on British soil than to go back to the scene of Europe's last Ryder Cup victory - the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles.
"Coming from Perthshire, I'm thrilled that once again it will be playing host to a huge international event and pictures of its beauty will be beamed all over the continent.
"What sets golf apart from every other sport is that men and women of all ages and abilities can play and compete together and it's great to see mixed gender golf taking place in such a huge international event. I look forward to seeing it unfold and hope it can be something that is developed further in the future."
The European Championships will be broadcast across the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the umbrella body for European free-to-air channels, with a potential audience of 1.03 billion.
Colin Hartley, Glasgow 2018 Championships Director said: "We are delighted that the inaugural European Golf Team Championships will be accessible via free-to–air television allowing many people to watch this exciting and innovative format. It will be an historic occasion when the men and women tee it up together at Gleneagles showcasing their skills which in turn will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of golfers watching across the BBC network."
Mark Lichtenhein, Chairman of the Ladies European Tour, said: "As Europe's only team sport, it is fantastic for golf to have been included in the inaugural European Championships. And the team format means that the players have the rare opportunity to represent their countries and compete for gold medals as part of a multi-sport platform.
"Playing alongside the other sports with live television and digital coverage across the entire continent of Europe, means that many people will be able to see the incredibly talented players and personalities that we have in European women's golf for the first time. We await with anticipation to see who will be crowned the Champions of Europe."
Players from 15 nations will compete for medals in the European Golf Team Championships across five days of competition from 8-12 August.
The Championships will feature a 50/50 gender split in the field with male and female professionals competing for equal prize money in both a Men's and Women's Team match play Championship, as well as an 18-hole foursomes stroke play Mixed Team Championship.
Players will represent their countries with 16 teams of two players competing in the Men's and Women's Team events, before combining to form teams of four (two men and two women) in the Mixed Team Championship.


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A quick start guide for testing real Wi-Fi router performance
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Wyclef Jean: Spreading the message
The recording studio shakes with a deep bass beat as Wyclef Jean blasts a track off his new album.
Jean looks like every bit the hip-hop star - but not necessarily an activist who was recently in trouble with the law.
Just last week Jean was one of 13 people arrested while protesting proposed budget cuts in the New York City education system.
It is the latest cause celèbre here. Some 20,000 students and stars, including P Diddy and Alicia Keys, were at the rally organised by Russell Simmons, of Def Jam Records, and his Hip-Hop Action Network.
"I went down there and the kids were goin' all crazy. They see celebrities and they go crazy.
"So one cop came and he yells 'I don't care who you are, move to the other side', so we calmly moved to the side.
"So he came back and said 'we're taking no more celebrities on the podium, now get out of here', and I was just like, I ain't goin' no where until I speak on behalf of the kids.
"But he wouldn't say I resisted arrest because I just turned around and put my hands behind my back. If that's disorderly conduct, I don't know what to tell you. But the good thing is sometimes silence is louder than words."
Wyclef Jean is not the first celebrity to be incarcerated for disorderly conduct while demonstrating for this issue.
Sex in the City star Cynthia Nixon was arrested at a previous rally and is due in court on 19 June.
New York's mayor, Michael Bloomberg, and the City Council are still working to reach an agreement on the $41.8bn education budget.
"Did Rosa Parks set a good example when she said she wouldn't go to the back of the bus? Did Martin Luther King set a good example when he went to prison?
"I didn't go to prison for no drugs, no guns, or whatever. I went to prison because I believe they shouldn't cut the budget... when it comes for protesting for the right cause, that's what I'm all about. I'm a revolutionary. "
Now Jean has another message to spread - he wants people to buy his third solo album since he shot to fame as a member of the Fugees in the early '90s.
World issues
"Masquerade is just life. I did the album two months after I lost my father. The album is an autobiography of my life, before Wyclef was Wyclef Jean.
"So it talks about gettin' out of the projects, hookin' up with the Fugees, becomin' a producer, and world issues.
"We also gotta a song called War No More." That song focuses on life after 11 September.
On a lighter note, one surprise on the album is Jean's collaboration with veteran Welsh singer Tom Jones.
"We did a 2004 version of What's New Pussycat with my man Tom Jones - he's the most insane."
Masquerade is released in the US on 18 June.
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Fragrance J'Adore L'Absolu 2014 perfume for Women by Christian Dior was released in 2014. Who Is It Best For? Well it is an aroma highlighted by a bouquet of fragrant white flowers, animal wildlife and citrus scented tones that will bring a sensual, romantic and passionate perfumed sensation. Examining it closer once applied you will notice a lingering quality of softer fragranced fresh, fruity and floral hints that hide an essence of mysterious, fresh and calming feelings.
Based on the combination of notes Christian Dior J'Adore L'Absolu 2014 is classified as Flower fragrance to the nose. The fragrance composition is a creation of Francois Demachy. The emanation of flavors and scent notes for J'Adore L'Absolu 2014 unfurl in a whiff of floral opening top notes including rose. The white flowers heart center notes blend in with jasmine while the deep white flowers base notes leave an impression of tuberose.
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The magnificent J'Adore perfume collection by the house of Christian Dior welcomes another beautiful release now with the intensity of a floral bouquet boosted with flower absolutes in the new J'Adore L'Absolu 2014 perfume. This latest creation comes after the original J'Adore L'Absolu 2007 release and the collectible J'Adore L'Absolu Limited Edition 2012 bottle while it joins this year's fabulous J'Adore Extrait De Parfum.
Tracking records of Absolutes back into time has its origins in flower absolutes. Received by extraction, an Haute Parfumerie technique, absolutes have a deep, sensual and intense aspect.
Absolute femininity in a floral bouquet, J'adore is the scent of beautiful flowers that blossom with total feminine beauty.
Riche and stylish, J'Adore L'Absolu sublimely magnifies the power and sensuality of its floral notes in a perfume in which floral absolutes are well blended: sweet and radiant Damask rose, sexy and lustrous Sambac jasmine, and strong, voluptuous Indian tuberose.
In the opening top note Damascena Rose Absolute indigenous to Turkey and Bulgaria unfurls its beauty; the Damascus Rose is applied as an essence or an absolute. An essential element in the perfumer's palette, it sees complete evolution in the top note of J'Adore L'Absolu.
The heart note of Sambac Jasmine Absolute brings a symbol of feminine delicacy; Jasmine is one of the flowers used the foremost in perfumery. Its soft aroma makes it a fragrance all on its own.
The dry down base notes of Indian Tuberose set the foundation for this gorgeous creation. Brought from India to Europe near the 16th century, the tuberose is an herbaceous plant that holds clusters of extremely fragrant white flowers. In J'Adore L'Absolu, the absolute of Indian Tuberose delivers a really intoxicating floral, dashed with honey and orange, a noble and glamorous concentration.
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Date Added: 04/07/2015J'adore l'Absolu has rightfully earned signature status in my collection for many years. I've lost count of the number of bottles that have emptied on me... :)). When Christian Dior J'Adore L'Absolu 2014 edition was released I was anxious there might have been a reformulation and I would not like it... but thankfully to my delight this works like magic on my skin and will satisfy my carnal appetite for this magnificent perfume creation... Love Dior!by Marie
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When hiring for a position that requires regular business trips, it's important to consider factors beyond the obvious. If a job candidate will be making contact with global partners, you want them to be charismatic. They should be confident, decisive, and a natural at making others feel at ease. But they should also be the kind of person who enjoys traveling for work.
In 2017, TSheets commissioned a survey of 811 US workers to learn more about their work-travel habits. The survey was conducted by Pollfish to ensure a random selection of respondents. Of these 811 employees, 62 percent said they traveled to another state for work.
Using data from those 502 respondents who had traveled in the past 12 months, let's break down the motivations of employees who travel, discuss their biggest concerns, and share best practices for finding employees who are the right people for a job that involves travel.
Among employees who travel, the largest group (36 percent) does it because it's good for their career. Another 34 percent do it because they love to travel. These are the employees who are most motivated to take their work on the go, and they're the ones who will be happy to continue traveling for years to come.
The remaining third includes employees who would prefer not to travel or only do it for the money. Their motivations for doing the job are much lower, putting them at higher risk of churning.
Employees who travel face an unavoidable interruption to their daily routine. So it's no surprise the number one frustration for traveling employees is being away from family. Sleep disruption and a poor diet make up nearly a quarter of respondents' complaints, with an inability to exercise taking up 5 percent of the votes.
It's worth considering that the second biggest concern for traveling employees is air travel. Whether that concern is a matter of fear, anxiety, or simple distaste, all these feelings can add up to extreme stress. And as we well know, stress is a key component in employee turnover.
Ideally, the right person for business travel is someone who doesn't mind being away from home, enjoys air travel, and wants to see and experience new places.
How do you find that person? Here are five questions you should ask before promoting or hiring someone for a position that requires travel:
Has a fear of flying ever held you back from traveling somewhere you needed to go?
Do you consider traveling for work more of a joy or a burden?
Has a lack of sleep ever caused you to underperform professionally? If so, how will you ensure this isn't a problem in the future?
How comfortable are you with spending weekends away from home?
If chosen for this position, what can we do, as a company, to help you stay healthy while traveling?
Note that none of these questions ask about the employee's family, state of health, or age. They are related to the job at hand. Be sure to review the US Equal Opportunity Commission website prior to creating interview questions, so you know which topics are off limits.
As HR, it may not be up to you who holds a traveling position for your company, but either way, it's important to make sure that person feels valued by making their experience as easy and comfortable as possible. Here are a few ways you can make employees' time away from home as stress-free as possible.
1. Give your employee the perks of air travel.
The debate over who owns the frequent-flier miles racked up by traveling employees is an argument as old as time (seriously, check out this article by "The Washington Post" from 1991). That said, employers can earn major points with their mobile employees by giving them those miles at the end of the year to use how they like (family trip to Disneyland, perhaps?).
Joining a membership program may also give your traveling employee additional perks that could make air travel less stressful. Some membership programs (like the Delta Sky Club) offer travelers room in their private lounge where they can relax before their flight. Having a place to kick back and get a bite beyond the typical airport cuisine may be just what your employee needs after the hustle and bustle of going through security.
And speaking of security, if your employee hasn't already registered for TSA Precheck, why not offer to cover the cost so they can get through security faster and easier? Skipping the long lines through security benefits employers too, as it lessens the chances of your employee missing their flight due to unforeseen airport traffic.
2. Consider their needs when booking hotels.
When booking a hotel, check for amenities like an on-premises gym and a continental breakfast. If you prefer to let employees make their own reservations, give them a company-payment credit card to use, rather than asking them to pay for it upfront. Remember, for 9 percent of employees, having to pay for their travel expenses is their biggest frustration.
Giving your employee the freedom to make travel-related purchases without pulling money from their personal bank accounts is one way employers can empower their workers while also putting them in control of lodging and dining that fits their needs.
3. Help them keep family time sacred.
Dedicated employees are often willing to give up their evenings, weekends, and even holidays for the sake of their company's goals. But even the most dutiful employees have families, and asking your employee to give up their weekends to travel is bound to take a toll.
Promote a healthy work-life balance by creating policies that keep home time sacred. When your employee isn't traveling, encourage them to turn their email and work phone off, and then support them by providing adequate coverage to meet any challenges that might arise as a result of that policy. Your clients may not always appreciate this policy, but plenty will respect your decision to put employee mental health first.
Traveling for work isn't for everyone. But when you hire the right people for the job and support them through thoughtful, proactive perks and policies, you can get the most out of your traveling employees, both in dedication and productivity.
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Why doesn't my brand new Unity 3.x/4.x start on Windows?
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Oct 11, 2010 at 03:40 PM
Unity may fail for different reasons: needs a supported video card, sufficient memory and hard disk space to run. It also needs the Operating System to have the expected drivers, libraries and permissions..
Following is a list of common solutions that have worked before:
Make sure Windows is Up To Date. For this you can use the Windows Update application. Also make sure you have the latests drivers for your hardware. Sometimes they are listed in the Windows Update application, others you have to look for them in the manufacturers website.
DirectX libraries not found. This may throw an error message, such as: "The program can't start because d3dx9_XX.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.". Unity may be requiring a DirectX library that hasn't been found in your OS. See this site for more information: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Diagnosing-basic-problems-with-DirectX
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) on Windows Vista and above. This does not occur on every machine, but some users have reported DEP can stop Unity from working. To add an exception follow this guideline : http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-Data-Execution-Prevention-settings, "To turn off DEP for an individual program". Note: It is reported (but not confirmed) that Oct '11 security updates to Windows change the DEP setting to highest and this can stop Unity in it's tracks. Change back to the settings mentioned earlier.
"The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0150002)". Users reported this may occur in Windows XP. A posted solution was to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=9b2da534-3e03-4391-8a4d-074b9f2bc1bf&displaylang=en.
User permissions. Unity needs to be able to write and read files. Sometimes user privileges disallow this. Try running Unity as an administrator by right-clicking on the icon and selecting: "Run as Administrator". Using the shortcut properties you can set Unity to always run as administrator.
Firewalls, Anti-viruses, other software. Try closing all running programs in Windows before starting Unity. An application may be conflicting with Unity.
Send a bug report. If problems are not reported it's more likely they will not be fixed. Besides, Unity Support may already have an answer for your problem.
Try and see if Unity will start when you choose to run the Project Wizard on start-up. This will help you determine if Unity is crashing because of your project.
Worst case scenario: Re-install Windows. Windows is a very complex piece of software, that can break after a lot of usage, installing-reinstalling software and using utilities that remove system files (e.g registry tweaking, antivirus/antispam removing what it shouldn't, optimizers disabling services, etc.) Some users have found Unity works after reinstalling Windows. Leave this as your last resource.
If you have an kernel level debuggers installed Unity will not open. Please remove your debuggers. Note that the best way to completely eliminate these debuggers is often to re-install Windows.
If you have any unusual USB devices attached to your computer try removing them. Occasionally USB devices can appear as HID devices and cause input problems. Unusual might mean anything that is not a keyboard or mouse.
Thanks! Adding an exception in DEP worked for me!
DEP was also the problem for me. Only started after updating Unity.
How can we do the DEP part without putting it on for ALL programs? I'd have to add every editor/game on my entire system to the exception list...
I want it on the essential services, and definitely off for Unity.
I just wanted to say that I was having this problem with Unity being installed onto my D drive, and adding an exception to DEP resolved this issue for me. Many thanks.
Answer by kyle
Oct 12, 2010 at 03:11 AM
did you get an error on the unity 2.6 uninstall section? that sometimes causes it to crash if it doesn't uninstall correctly, an easy way to tell this is if you have the same startup picture in the opening, you know the jungle thing? ya that if it's still the jungle island picture and not a army man standing it's not working correctly and reinstalling unity 3.0 may fix it.
Answer by Brandon 4
Oct 24, 2010 at 04:13 AM
I restarted my computer and ran it again and there were no other issues.
Answer by i4xrush
Oct 24, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Make sure Unity 3 is installed right, A few possible fixes from my usual Diagnosis is to A) Install Java JDK B) Reinstall Unity 3. C) Installing java in general such as JRE D) All of the above.
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I had the 0xc0150002 error. I found that downloading both the Microsoft Redistributable C++ library fixed the problem.
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