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You know a concept is solid when it grows from a good idea to a standard business practice. It can feel like the change takes place overnight, especially if the solution can quickly prove its ROI – a company adopts it, and suddenly, it can't imagine life without it.
When virtualization hit the data center, it quickly became the industry standard. Virtualized infrastructure helps cut data center costs, boost performance and consolidate server workloads. The shift changed the IT status quo and paved the way for further developments in the space, easing the transition as enterprises increased cloud strategies and improved operations. However, as recent years have made clear, the modern data security climate is volatile. Projects made possible by virtualization will fall flat if companies are unaware of the risks hiding in their data.
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Flow Field Computations of Combustor-Turbine Interactions in a Gas Turbine Engine
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The current demands for higher performance in gas turbine engines can be reached by raising combustion temperatures to increase thermal efficiency. Hot combustion temperatures create a harsh environment which leads to the consideration of the durability of the combustor and turbine sections. Improvements in durability can be achieved through understanding the interactions between the combustor and turbine. The flow field at a combustor exit shows non-uniformities in pressure, temperature, and velocity in the pitch and radial directions. This inlet profile to the turbine can have a considerable effect on the development of the secondary flows through the vane passage. This thesis presents a computational study of the flow field generated in a non-reacting gas turbine combustor and how that flow field convects through the downstream stator vane. Specifically, the effect that the combustor flow field had on the secondary flow pattern in the turbine was studied. Data from a modern gas turbine engine manufacturer was used to design a realistic, low speed, large scale combustor test section. This thesis presents the results of computational simulations done in parallel with experimental simulations of the combustor flow field. In comparisons of computational predictions with experimental data, reasonable agreement of the mean flow and general trends were found for the case without dilution jets. The computational predictions of the combustor flow with dilution jets indicated that the turbulence models under-predicted jet mixing. The combustor exit profiles showed non-uniformities both radially and circumferentially, which were strongly dependent on dilution and cooling slot injection. The development of the secondary flow field in the turbine was highly dependent on the incoming total pressure profile. For a case with a uniform inlet pressure in the near-wall region no leading edge vortex was formed. The endwall heat transfer was found to also depend strongly on the secondary flow field, and therefore on the incoming pressure profile from the combustor.
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LOS ANGELES, CA A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner granted De Rossi's request to take the last name of her partner during a closed hearing Thursday. The television star will now legally be known as Portia Lee James DeGeneres. The couple was married in August 2008. The 37-year-old Australian-born actress asked for the name change last month. Neither woman attended the hearing. They married during the five-month window in which gay marriage was legal in California. Portia DeGeneres is well-known for her roles on several television series, including "Ally McBeal," "Arrested Development" and "Better Off Ted."
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text: Digestive Health Irritable Bowel Syndrome Living With The Benefits of Yoga for IBS By Barbara Bolen, PhD Barbara Bolen, PhD Twitter Barbara Bolen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and health coach. She has written multiple books focused on living with irritable bowel syndrome. Learn about our editorial process Updated on March 24, 2021 Medically reviewed Verywell Health articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and healthcare professionals. These medical reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Jay Yepuri, MD, MS, is board-certified in gastroenterology. He is a partner with Digestive Health Associates of Texas and a medical director at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital. Learn about our Medical Expert Board Print Yoga certainly seems like a natural fit for a person who has IBS. Here is a brief overview of the benefits of yoga and what research has to say about any possible benefit in terms of reducing IBS symptoms. Sporrer / Rupp Cultura / Getty Images Why Yoga for IBS? Yoga offers some advantages over other forms of exercise. Yoga has a well-documented helpful effect on the autonomic nervous system thus addressing the IBS brain-gut connection. It has also been shown that yoga counteracts the effects of stress, a major contributor to IBS symptoms. Yoga may reduce the likelihood of weight gain — reassuring if food sensitivities prevent you from following a specific diet. Yoga's slow pace may remove the risk of triggering runners' diarrhea. What the Research Says There are two studies that looked at yoga as a direct treatment for IBS. The first study measured the effects of four weeks of yoga on GI-related symptoms in adolescents with IBS. The yoga intervention consisted of a one-hour instructional class, which included a demonstration as well as student practice, followed by a video to be used for daily home practice. Although the study size was small (only 25 participants), the results were promising. The lucky teenagers who were placed in the yoga group experienced less anxiety, avoidance behavior, and disability than those in the waitlist control group. The teenagers who were originally on the waiting list were then given the same four-week treatment. The researchers combined the two groups and compared their symptoms before and after the yoga treatment. The yoga treatment resulted in significantly fewer GI symptoms and less anxious avoidance, suggesting that yoga may be helpful for people with IBS. The second study studied the effects of yoga treatment on a small group of men who suffered from diarrhea-predominant IBS. The group was split into two: the conventional treatment subjects received the medication loperamide, while the rest were placed in the yoga group. The yoga intervention consisted of 12 yoga poses and a specific breathing practice, which the patients were instructed to practice twice a day. Again, the results were promising. After a two-month period of time, both groups showed a significant decrease in GI symptoms and anxiety. The loperamide group experienced an increase in GI activity, while the yoga group experienced greater activation of the part of the nervous system that is involved with calming the body. The researchers conclude that yoga may be more beneficial for patients with IBS-D than traditional loperamide treatment. A Word From Verywell Although these are some promising results, it is way too early in the game to conclude that yoga is an effective treatment for IBS. Hopefully, additional, larger research studies will be conducted to further answer the question as to whether yoga helps IBS, as well as pinpointing which practices are most effective for symptom relief. In the meantime, since yoga does have many demonstrated health benefits, it may be a good idea to grab a mat and start to soothe your spirit. Sources Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Taneja, I., Deepak, K., Poojary, G., Archaya, N., Pandey, R. &Sharma, M. "Yogic versus conventional treatment in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized control study." Applied Physiology and Biofeedback 2004 19:33. Bhargava, R., Gogate, M. & Mascarena, J. "Autonomic responses to breath holding and its variations following pranayama." 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Voltra Motorcycle
We always see super bikes from Yamaha and Suzuki. To be honest, nothing really amuses me now. Seeing the same concepts and designs being a bit modified has become quite boring for us.
This is one major reason I guess why most of the designers are moving to other different designs and concepts and this Voltra bike is one prime example of that. This bike has been designed by Dan Anderson. He used product semantics to create the overall design. To be honest, it's one hell of a design! Very thrilling and fascinating!
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Voltra is basically an electric motorcycle. The designer explains that he researched a lot on motorcycle history, society, and culture. He also took into consideration the technology being used and how to exactly design the bikes to make them appealing as well as efficient at the same time. Well, hard work pays off well and here we have the bike! One Super unique bike!
Although the bike lacks a number of features which I think are particularly important to be in a bike such as the brake handles, clutch handles, and so on, still I think it's great. I am pretty much sure the designer will add those missing parts as well. I mean, of course even he knows that a bike can't run without those parts until he decides to place them elsewhere and create a completely new mechanism.
I particularly like the rear wheel joint. To me the bike looks like a Lego bike which is cool. Even the head lights that are shaped like bazookas look amazing.
However, I feel that the mid section should be sturdier once the bike is in production. Right now it looks a bit weak to carry the weight of the person. And, because it is an electric bike, it won't even be as powerful as the ones which run on petrol. I know electric bikes are not that speedy but by looking at the shape of this thing, I can assure you that the designer has something on his mind with regards to the whole speed thingy.
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text: March 5, 2018 The MarketsAs Yogi Berra once said: It's déjà vu all over again.Last week, global stock markets took a bit of a dip after President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on steel and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum. Tariffs are taxes on goods imported from other countries. In general, governments impose tariffs to enhance revenue and/or protect domestic industries from competition abroad.Tariffs tend to spark fierce debate about protectionism and free trade. Proponents suggest tariffs may protect domestic companies and create jobs. Critics suggest tariffs may slow economic growth and drive prices higher.Here's the thing: tariffs don't always produce the anticipated results. Let's take a look at two examples while keeping in mind that World Trade Organization (WTO) rules do not allow countries to impose new tariffs unless they are 'safeguards' intended to protect a domestic industry.In 2002, President George W. Bush imposed a tariff on steel. While the WTO was deliberating about the action, "…the European Union ended up hitting Bush where it hurt. The bloc planned tariffs on a wide range of products, including many produced in key swing states where job losses could hurt Bush's chances of re-election," reported Time. The WTO eventually decided the tariff was illegal. Eventually, in 2003, the tariff was removed.In 2009, President Obama imposed a safeguard tariff on Chinese-made tires. China retaliated by restricting imports of American chicken feet (a culinary treat in China), reported The Economist. At the time, U.S. exports of chicken appendages were valued at about $278 million. Guess what happened?Far fewer Chinese tires were exported to the United States. However, tire imports from South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia doubled, more than offsetting the decline in Chinese-made tires, reported the Council on Foreign Affairs. On the other side of the tariff tiff, U.S. poultry exports to China fell, but U.S. poultry exports to Hong Kong rose. As they say, when one door closes, another door opens.In the big picture, it's unlikely U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum will have significant impact on China, the reported target of the new steel tariffs. After all, China ranks eleventh on the list of nations sending steel to the United States, reported National Review. Most U.S. steel is imported from U.S. allies such as Canada, Mexico, and South Korea.GPS INVESTMENT STRATEGIES are migrating towards another "new normal." As opposed to the old "new normal" of the Federal Reserve pumping the economy with low interest rates and printed money, the exact opposite has begun. Now, the "Fed" is raising rates with 3 or 4 0.25% rate hikes expected this year and they have stopped purchasing assets through their "Quantitative Easing" plans developed out of the financial crisis QE. So what is the "new normal"? First, with rising rates and/or inflationary environments portfolio allocations need to adapt. Historic returns for traditional bonds cannot be expected as they have an inverse relationship to interest rates and they are starting in a rising rate environment near all-time low yields. Alternative strategies will need to be implemented in portfolio construction. See Paul Tudor Jones, who called the October 1987 crash, predicts inflation surge, bond price plunge. While we do not make portfolio decisions based merely on opinions of analysts, one of our scenarios we have determined as a possibility is similarly depicted in this article. For bond alternatives with similar risk levels to traditional bonds as well as attractive yields we are looking at several categories:Rising rate friendly fixed income funds such as floating rate bonds and loans, TIPs and active managers such as the Pimco Income Fund among others who employ alternative and active management.Life Settlement Funds (for qualified investors)Risk Parity FundsOption Strategy FundsMarket Neutral FundsManaged funds with exposure to commodities and other areas mentioned aboveFor stocks, there is the inflation issue as well as the valuation issue. With stocks at near their all-time highs on many valuation metrics, one must consider how long the party will last? At GPS we are a goals-based firm and position each client's portfolio to achieve those goals. That said, stocks are still an important part of a portfolio, even during riskier times like today. One strategy we are bringing back for certain portfolios where it makes sense (we used these 10-12 years ago to combat all-time highs in the market in 2007-08) is the use of structured notes. A structured note is a contract with a large financial institution somewhat like a CD (one example is a CD) where you have a predetermined outcome based on formulas within the investment. Attached are 3 examples:A two year note based on the emerging market index. Investors receive:Twice the gains of the index with a limit of 23.25-27.25%. So if the index is up 10%, investors get 20% (see examples attached)A 10 % "buffer" or if the index declines the first 10% of a decline doesn't count so to speak. For example, if the index is down 10% investors lose nothing, if it is down 15%, a 5 percent loss will be realizedTo potentially make money if the market goes up or down look at the attached 2 year capped Dual Direction Note based on the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 indexesBasically, if those indexes rise, investors get 100% of the gain of the lesser of the two. If the index declines, investors profit with up to a 15% decline. Anything more than that the 15% buffer reduces the amount of decline. See attachedFor more conservative investors we have attached a FDIC insured S&P 500 CDNo risk to the downside and 100% of the S&P 500 index SPX upside performance up to 60%These are complicated investments and we will have conversations with our clients in which they are appropriate for.GPS Navigation Strategy which attempts to identify long-term trends and stay invested in uptrends and avoid much of the significant downtrends is currently reflecting no trends right now as the choppy, flat market has indicated this year. The short-term sudden moves currently occurring are not as favorable as the longer term trends such as last year. We continue to monitor tis strategy and employ it within an overall asset allocation for those clients it suits their situation.Data as of 3/2/181-WeekY-T-D3-Year10-YearStandard & Poor's 500 (Domestic Stocks)-2.0%0.7%8.3%7.3%Dow Jones Global ex-U.S.-2.8-188.8.131.520-year Treasury Note (Yield Only)2.9NA2.13.5Gold (per ounce)-0.42.02.93.0Bloomberg Commodity Index-0.60.0-4.7-8.7DJ Equity All REIT Total Return Index-2.6-10.41.76.9S&P 500, Dow Jones Global ex-US, Gold, Bloomberg Commodity Index returns exclude reinvested dividends (gold does not pay a dividend) and the three-, five-, and 10-year returns are annualized; the DJ Equity All REIT Total Return Index does include reinvested dividends and the three-, five-, and 10-year returns are annualized; and the 10-year Treasury Note is simply the yield at the close of the day on each of the historical time periods.Sources: Yahoo! Finance, Barron's, djindexes.com, London Bullion Market Association.Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. N/A means not applicable.what does your state export? Every state has adopted official symbols that represent its culture and heritage. You can probably name your state's official bird and flower. It's likely you recognize your state's flag and its seal. Can you name its highest value export?The United States exported about $1.6 trillion worth of goods during 2017, according to The World Factbook. Here is a list of the states that export the most, along with their highest value exports:Texas – fuel oil and light oilCalifornia – civilian aircraft, engines, and parts Washington – civilian aircraft, tanks, and armored vehiclesNew York – diamonds and artIllinois – light oil and soybeansMichigan – trucks and passenger vehiclesLouisiana – fuel oil and soybeansFlorida – civilian aircraft and cellular phonesOhio – civilian aircraft and soybeansPennsylvania – coal and medicineIndiana – medicine and gear boxesGeorgia – civilian aircraft and gas turbinesNew Jersey – fuel oil and jewelryTennessee – medical instruments and civilian aircraftNorth Carolina – civilian aircraft and medicineIt's interesting to note top-exporting states often are top-importing states. 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Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market.* Gold represents the afternoon gold price as reported by the London Bullion Market Association. The gold price is set twice daily by the London Gold Fixing Company at 10:30 and 15:00 and is expressed in U.S. dollars per fine troy ounce.* The Bloomberg Commodity Index is designed to be a highly liquid and diversified benchmark for the commodity futures market. The Index is composed of futures contracts on 19 physical commodities and was launched on July 14, 1998.* The DJ Equity All REIT Total Return Index measures the total return performance of the equity subcategory of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) industry as calculated by Dow Jones.* Yahoo! 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Eating probiotic yoghurt during pregnancy can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia by 20 per cent according to new study
A new study has suggested that eating probiotic yoghurt during pregnancy can reduce the risk of women suffering pre-eclampsia and premature births
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Pregnant women are less likely to suffer from pre-eclampsia (opens in new tab) in their pregnancies if they eat probiotic yoghurt, new research has suggested.
The NHS describe probiotics as 'live ['good'] bacteria and yeasts [that are] thought to help restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut'.
According to Live Science, Swedish study 'The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study', published in the BMJ Open journal has used the data collected from about 70,000 pregnant women in Norway to draw these conclusions between probiotic products and a lowered risk of pre-eclampsia.
During the study, the women were required to complete questionnaires about their health and lifestyle during the 15th and 30th weeks of pregnancy, followed by information about their diets at 22 weeks.
The researchers found that only 23 per cent of women said that they drank probiotic milk before becoming pregnant and only 38 per cent drank the stuff up to their 13th week of pregnancy. In addition, 32 per cent of women continued to drink it between 13 and 30 weeks.
The results confirmed that those who were drinking on average about one and a half cups per day reduced their risk of pre-eclampsia by 20 per cent.
Dr Mahsa Nordqvist, a lead researcher on the study, said: 'Consuming probiotics late in pregnancy can lower the risk of pre-eclampsia by reducing symptoms, such as high blood pressure and protein in the urine, which tend to occur in the third trimester.'
The researchers also concluded that by drinking the milk during early pregnancy, the women reduced their risk of a premature delivery by 21 per cent, as opposed to those mums-to be who didn't drink any.
'Preterm delivery can often be related to infection, which leads to inflammation in the body', said Dr Nordqvist.
'The results suggest that if the body's inflammatory response can be lowered at an early stage of pregnancy, this may lower the risk of giving birth too early', she added.
While the study particularly measured the amounts of probiotic milk drank by the pregnant women, Dr Nordqvist notes that 'products such as kefir, milk containing the bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus and yoghurts with added probiotics [could] be considered comparable to the milks described in the study'.
So if drinking probiotic milk doesn't sound so appealing then it's definitely worth trying yoghurt as a good alternative. Even yoghurt drinks such as Actimel, which contain the probiotic bacteria, or Activia yoghurts are a good way to start.
Dr Susanne Bathgate, a maternal-fetal specialist at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. told Live Science that 'doctors currently recommend that pregnant women at a high risk of pre-eclampsia [should] take a low dose of aspirin daily in their second trimester, which is thought to help reduce inflammation'.
So after the finding that both pre-eclampsia and premature deliveries are believed to be linked to inflammation, 'reducing [it] might change pregnancy outcomes', said Dr Bathgate.
'But more research is needed before doctors can make recommendations that pregnant women [should] drink probiotic milk to help prevent complications.'


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four of the six toes i like to nom-nom the most.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
the papermama photo challenge: fingerprint.
Posted by melissa rohr at 4:49 PM
5 comments:
- Excellent Parent said...
so cute! Il ovelittle toes!
- September 18, 2010 at 4:53 PM
- rachel said...
what is it about baby feet?? maybe because they aren't (usually) stinky? love them!
- September 18, 2010 at 9:39 PM
- thepunkrockmom said...
Hi! I found your blog through the Paper Mama and I'm so glad I did! Your pix are flipping amazing! Gorgeous!
I am having a photo challenge over at my blog, and I would love if you could stop by and check it out! And hopefully enter it if you can!
- September 19, 2010 at 5:18 AM
- Unknown said...
So precious :)
- September 19, 2010 at 10:37 PM
- krissilugbill said...
oh so sweet! I love it :)
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If you have curly, wavy, or out of control hair then you may be looking for a hair straightener that can cure this problem. Whenever you have stubborn hair, it can be difficult to get the look and texture that you want out of your hair. When you use the right hair straightener, you are going to be able to reduce or even eliminate your hair woes.
The hot tools pink titanium digital salon flat iron is quickly becoming one of the most popular products when it comes to hair straightener products.
Fast heat is essential whenever you are on the go and want to have beautiful straight hair. The hair straightener offers you fast heat as well as instant heat recovery, so you do not have to waste time waiting around. The variable heat setting goes up to 450 degrees, and you can use the heat locking feature by hitting the button twice and unlock the heat locking feature by hitting it twice again.
The slim design makes this hair straightener remarkably easy to hold and use. You also get to enjoy the one year warranty.
Another popular hair straightener is the Remington S9951 shine therapy frizz control, humidity resistant one inch ceramic flat iron.
The flat iron uses ceramic plates to allow for improved heat distribution and heats up to the maximum temperature of 430 degrees quickly. The ceramic also allows for an effortless glide with no snagging.
Anyone who has extremely stubborn hair should consider investing in this hair straightener, since it can tame even the wildest hair without any product. The technology also helps your hair to remain 65 percent more frizz free throughout the day.
Simple Tips for Better Straightening
Even if you have seriously frizzy or curly hair you need to make sure that you do not over do it with the hair straightener. If you use this tool too much, you could cause serious damage to your hair. It is recommended that you allow your hair to rest at least a full day and night before using it again. This will help your hair recover from the heat.
To prevent damage you can use products on your hair that protects it whenever you are using a hair straightener. There are some pretty inexpensive products that you can find online, or you may want to go to your salon if you would rather use something pricier.
If you have dry hair, you should use shampoo and conditioner that is going to give your hair plenty of moisture. Heat can be rough on your hair, so it is crucial that you use shampoo and conditioner that can help it stay healthy and strong.
Those of you that have to straighten your hair every time you wash it may consider using a dry shampoo to allow your hair to have some rest in between straightening sessions. There are a lot of excellent products that you can use that will keep your hair looking clean for a couple of extra days.
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At UPMC, we are committed to finding the best treatment approach for each patient, maximizing the benefits of surgery while minimizing the risks.
When evaluating our patients, we look at their conditions from every direction — to find the path that is least disruptive to the patient's brain, critical nerves, and blood vessels — with the goal of returning to normal functioning. It's a truly comprehensive, customized approach to care.
Treatment options for brain, skull base, and pituitary conditions include:
Neurosurgery at UPMC: A powerful team approach
Dr. Robert M. Friedlander discusses the team approach to treating neurosurgical patients.


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How cute is the gorgeous little heart stamp over the background? I love the scattering of the hearts and you may think that I just randomly stamped them around because that is the way it looks but in fact I didn't. I put the Hearts Mask from the Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks over the Shimmery White cardstock, and because that gorgeous heart stamp is so small I was able to stamp it inside each heart in the mask to create a 'random' look.
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There are already several apps available that turn iOS devices into remote controls for both hardware and software media players, such as Apple's own Remote app or the XBMC Remote (also available for Android), but how about an app that can move your TV? The ControlWand does just that – it's a remote control for the newer models of WallWizard's motorized TV mounts.
The app is compatible with all three iOS devices and works in conjunction with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth adapter. It has three modes – in Auto mode the mount will recognize if the TV is on or off, and will adjust the TV's position accordingly (perhaps users can set on and off positions ?), while Manual mode lets users control a mount by pressing the virtual buttons on the app.
But what really puts the "Wand" in ControlWand is its Gyro mode, aka the Don't Let Your Kids Know About This Mode. It will let users control a mount simply by waving around their iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch – the mount will follow automagically. Check out WallWizard's website for more details. The system will be shown off at this week's CES, and should ship sometime later in Q1.
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The following poets from Bulawayo are featured in the October 2010 issue of PIW Zimbabwe.
Clemence Chinyani (b. 1985) lives in Kumalo, Bulawayo. He writes poetry and short stories, and is currently working as an accountant with Spotlight Media; he also freelances for several companies.
Lilian Dube (b. 1993) is a young poet of mixed race: her father is Ndebele and her mother is Russian. She is an upper-sixth student at Speciss College. A recipient of the Joshua Nkomo scholarship, she has also won a scholarship to do her tertiary education in the United States of America. Lilian is a very passionate individual and some of this passion can be seen in her writing.
Thandeka Gonde (b. 1988) is a poet, critic and youth counsellor based in Bulawayo. She works closely with Students Partnership Worldwide in their outreach programmes. Thandeka writes from the heart and her poetry is often emotional.
Shari Eppel (b. 1960) is a psychologist, who has worked for sixteen years in the field of rehabilitation and empowerment of tortured communities and individuals. She has written more than 20 major reports on human rights abuses in Zimbabwe since the mid 1990s, and she was the primary author of a report on the so-called 'Gukurahundi' massacres in the west of Zimbabwe, which occurred during the 1980s. This report, Breaking the Silence, Building True Peace, was released by the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace and the Legal Resources Foundation in 1998. Her poem 'Bhalagwe' refers to the author's first visit in 1995 to Bhalagwe Camp, a notorious torture and murder centre during the massacres of the 1980s.
Deon Marcus (b. 1978) attended school at Christian Brothers College in Bulawayo and completed an Honours Degree in Accounting Science with the University of South Africa in 2002. He is currently completing an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Ancient History at the same university. Deon has had poems published in Short Writings From Bulawayo in the Intwasa Poetry series and in Long Time Coming. In 2005 his anthology Sonatas was launched and received a National Arts Merit Award as well as the Zimbabwe Book Publishers Association Award for best poetry or drama that year. As well as writing poetry, Deon is a keen musician and is one of the founders of the Bulawayo Chamber Music Society.
Mthabisi Phili (b. 1986) is a writer, critic and visual artist based in Bulawayo. He has been exposed to theatre, poetry and many other forms of art, and has participated in visual arts exhibitions since 2002. His works have been displayed in Austria, Britain, Norway, Germany and South Africa. He worked as an exhibitions officer for the Visual Artists Association of Bulawayo between 2007 and 2009, during which period he was also the visual arts consultant for the Intwasa arts festival. Founder of Voices in Colour in 2009, he continues to work with Christian art groups in an outreach programmes, and in Bulawayo with Victory Art. He has been published by amaBooks, Bulawayo, and has been interviewed by both Radio Dialogue and Radio France.
Mgcini Nyoni (b. 1979) is a poet, writer, playwright and human-rights activist based in Bulawayo. His poetry has been published in several anthologies including Fire in the Soul: 100 poems for Human Rights (New Internationalist and Amnesty International). He is the Creative Director of Poetry Bulawayo and the director of the annual Bulawayo Poetry Festival.


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Paul was ordained to the ministry in 1995 and pastored several area churches. Paul and Cindy served as directors at a faith-based community center near Mt. Eaton for 12 years and have been envolved in mission work in Kenya, Africa. Over the years in their ministry they have had opportunity to walk alongside people who were going through struggles and difficulties in life and relationships, and they are expanding that ministry.
Using the method established by Pastor John Regier of Caring for the Heart Ministries based in Colorado Springs, they endeavor to use Biblical concepts and principles to help couples and individuals resolve broken relationships and bring healing into their lives and relationships.
They have received training with Caring for the Heart Ministries and its affiliates for providing a ministry of pastoral counseling. HopeQuest Ministries is a faith-based ministry and clients are served on a donation basis.


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Ark. – Walmart will become the latest national retailer to sell Apple's iPads,
which will be available in hundreds of Walmart locations beginning Oct. 15 and
expanding to more than 2,300 stores by mid-November, the company announced.
began carrying the iPad earlier this month, and Best Buy has offered it since
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at a press event.
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The glossy garden catalogs have begun to arrive in the mail. Perusing these publications can be a bright note on a cheerless winter day.
When my garden is not in bloom, the winter months will find me browsing through the current catalogs and reading old gardening books.
I find these worn and often out-of-print books are favorite companions and can serve as excellent references. Old gardening books discovered on dusty shelves in used bookstores or antique shops make for amusing and informative reading. They often have lovely woodcut illustrations or soft watercolors and are full of gardening words of wisdom. Some of my favorite finds have been books by Adelma G. Simmons—Herb Gardens of Delight and Gardening in Five Seasons; other winter reads are The Gardener's Bed Book and A Small House and Large Garden by Richardson Wright and The Overlook Guide to Winter Gardens by Sonia Kinahan. Both current and old material can stir my imagination for future gardening projects. That's when a garden journal is handy for putting my ideas on paper.
Gardening on paper can mean drawing up a detailed plan with precise measurements for relocating plants or for planning a new garden. It can include what most northeastern gardeners do at this time—leafing through a garden catalog and jotting names of new plants to add to your "wish list."
A gardening friend in the eastern part of Pennsylvania wrote me this week to tell me she has already placed three orders. One she was excited about was an order for a beautiful red clematis from a seed catalogue. It has been one she has been seeking for several years, 'Gravetye Beauty', Texensis.
If you decide to plant a garden in more detail, use a sheet of paper with half-inch squares large enough to represent your bed at a scale of a half-inch on the paper to one-foot in the garden. Transfer the dimensions of the garden to the paper. If there are permanent elements such as rocks, trees and shrubbery, include them on the paper.
THE THREE R'S—Rethink, Revise and Redesign
Rethinking the Garden
You might want to take time to ponder what plants, trees or shrubs did well in your garden. Making a list of those you decide to replace or relocate will be one less decision when you are ready to garden. Write your notations in a garden journal, or place your written list in a favorite gardening book to which you often refer.
If some of your plants did not receive adequate sun, think about moving them to a spot in full sun. Sometimes just cutting a few tree branches could allow more sun in the garden. I discovered this was the answer to having healthy and exuberant plants in our window boxes. You may consider having more shade loving plants where your garden receives partial sun. If an area is too wet, you need to move plants to a spot where there is good drainage.
Revising the Garden
Because plants grow and mature at different rates, the garden is never stagnant; it is constantly changing. Plants have a limited longevity, and this means replacing them.
You are the architect of your garden, so it is only natural to alter it by adding new plants, having another garden in the works or discarding plants to a more desirable spot. You may find that some plants do not have a place in your garden any longer if certain colors or growing habits displease you. Passing plants along to gardening friends who might find a place for them in exchange for some plants from their garden is a nice idea.
Redesigning the Garden
The best way to achieve a design pleasing to your eye and to the style and proportions of your home is to study gardens with good designs. With the bones of your garden in view during the winter months, you are able to visualize how you could redesign your garden.
For design ideas, study photographs in gardening magazines and books. Once spring arrives, visit public gardens, and take advantage of private gardens on tour. Local garden centers and nurseries can be helpful, and if you still are not satisfied, you can always hire a landscape architect.
I found the following new books at my local library and hope they will inspire you to dream while waiting to dig in the dirt again. One thing is certain—gardening on paper means no weeding.
Designing and Planting Small Gardens, by Peter McHoy
Gardens Private & Personal: A Garden Club of America Book, by Nancy D'Oench, Bonny Martin and Mick Hales
1,000 Garden Ideas, by Stafford Cliff Step-by-Step Ultimate Yard and Garden, by Better Homes and Gardens
The Garden Primer, by Barbara Damrosch
Carole McCray is an award-winning garden and lifestyle writer and artist who lives, writes gardens and paints in the scenic Laurel Highlands in southwestern Pennsylvania. She won the 2003 Garden Writers Award of Achievement for her article on Native Seeds published in The Christian Science Monitor Newspaper.


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The skin patch that is used in drug testing is made of an absorption pad held in place by an adhesive plastic membrane. Drug molecules are absorbed into the patch. One patch provides constant observation for seven to fourteen days.
The sweat patch used for drug testing is affixed to the skin in much the same way as a band-aid and is effective in staying in place.
The skin patch when used in drug testing, detects the presence of drugs as excreted through perspiration.
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The Purpose of Your Personal Statement
by Ben Frederick MD
on November 13, 2013
What's the big deal with personal statements anyway? If you have earned your decent high school and undergraduate grades, studied hard for admissions tests like the SAT and GRE, and have made an effort to gain relevant work experience, why do admission essays even matter?
Why Does it Matter?
We will let a pro answer this. According to Dr. Liza Cariaga-Lo, Assistant Dean, Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, "The personal statement is seriously important, as it is often (in cases where there is no interview requirement) the only opportunity for the student to share information about relevant to the pursuit of graduate study." In other words, your individual composition is your one shot for admissions committee members to see you as a person, not just a smattering of grades and a modicum of test scores.
Self Promotion
While the purpose of the personal statement is, in essence, to "sell" yourself, there are a few things to keep in mind when self-promoting.
The concept of self-promotion:
- Does NOT mean re-hashing the many achievements on your résumé. Though your academic performance might be stellar, there is more to you than that! The admissions committee members will already read your résumé. Give them something new here!
- Does NOT mean pretending you are perfect. Some of the most compelling stories involve overcoming hardship. Have you used any struggles in your life as learning experiences to make yourself a stronger person? This applies to things the admissions officers will find elsewhere in your application, like low grades. Use negatives to your advantage instead of pretending they don't exist.
- DOES require that you focus on your desired program. Instead of just listing your successes, take the time to really indicate how you can benefit that specific program. Like any good sales pitch, the personal statement needs to show a school what is in it for them. What do you bring explicitly to their table that they cannot pass up or let get away?
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Nature Based Solutions are Cost Effective
G20 finance ministers have recognized nature based solutions are the most cost-effective investment to protect and repair the planet. Mitigating climate change through grey infrastructure costs over $300 billion a year while nature based solutions pose a cheaper, more effective, and sustainable option. Despite the advantages of natural solutions, they receive only 2.5% of public climate mitigation funding. The G20 advisory board has proposals to encourage governments to create sustainable green infrastructure instead of creating grey infrastructure sustainably.
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Some football programs attempt to schedule easier opponents for their annual homecoming games. That can't be said for Long County this year as the Blue Tide take on highly ranked Appling County tonight.
The Region 2-AA Pirates (7-0) come into tonight's game undefeated and ranked No. 9 in the state in the Associated Press Prep Poll and No. 10 in the Georgia Coaches Association Poll.
Appling County is coming off a solid 37-23 win over Tattnall County. The Pirates are averaging 30 points on offense while only allowing 12 points on defense.
Long County (0-7), on the other hand, still is looking for its first win of the season under new coach Ron Flott.
However, the Blue Tide are coming off one of their best performances of the season, a 32-26 loss to Brantley County last Friday in Nahunta.
Long County is averaging 13 points on offense while allowing 33 on defense.
In five contests, the Blue Tide are winless against the Pirates, and tonight Long County will be the underdog in front of the hometown fans.


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Light and salt
We are told that as Christians we are to be hidden and not get out, do not flaunt our faith, our beliefs, our piety and religiosity. The world wants us to close our belief in the four walls of the church, to silence, to break down our lives in two parts: the life on every day, which should be a-religious and the life on holidays and on Sundays. The whole modern world is trying to prove to us that faith is the backwardness, the Middle Ages, something to be ashamed of, what you should not show or flaunt. He proves that the state, society, daily life, school, learning, work, leisure, entertainment, everything in our lives is to be a-religious, secular, not involving our religious convictions and believes. Example? Statement by the Prime Minister of France at the Conference of the Laeken European Union, about the secularist ion of life in Europe. And what does it in the end mean? Nothing else like sentencing religion in exile, proving that religion is something completely personal and embarrassing, showing that the believer, is the second or even third social category.
And the answer of Christ to such attempts-in today's Gospel: "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds" - not beautiful words and bombastic marches and processions, but your good deeds! It's not about bigotry and fanaticism, nor a religious fundamentalism, but bright and clear testimony. Do not be ashamed to be believer, a witness to Christ. Our life is not and should not be a-religious, devoid of religion and morality, but it just should be soaked and saturated with Christ. Our lives should be holy, good and religious. We are to be the salt of the earth, for that world, laundered of religion, of morality and feelings. We have to be a light shining brightly and not smoldering and smoky candle. Salt that has lost its flavor is suitable only for disposal. Candle, which does not give you the light is not anymore useful.
How to believe today to be truly the salt of this world?
How to believe today, to be a light to the world in his dark, to be bright and clear point?


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The Crowne Plaza Houston Northwest (Brookhollow) Hotels convenient location in Northwest Houston Texas on US Highway 290 offers easy access to downtown Houston, The Houston Galleria shopping district and many area attractions. A full service hotel offering all the luxuries you have come to expect from a Crowne Plaza if coming to town for business or leisure. Business travelers visiting Weatherford, International Paint, Oceaneering, National Oilwell/Varco, Menniger Clinic, Caterpillar, Cooper Cameron, David Weekley Homes, Siemens or Dresser will find Crowne Plaza NW Hotel the perfect location to work and relax. With over 17,000 sq ft of convention & meeting space and a dedicated meeting planner on property, we can accommodate almost any size meeting. The Crowne Plaza Houston NW (Brookhollow) Hotel features one of Houston's premier restaurants in Remington's Grille & Bar which offers upscale dining and room service. Each guest room is updated with complimentary WI-FI access, oversized executive work desk and includes our fabulous Sleep Advantage package to enhance your sleep experience. A key accessible club lounge is available for breakfast Mon.® Fri. from 6am-9am and an evening reception including hors d'oeuvres and cocktails available from 5pm-7pm, Mon. ® Thur. evening. Our friendly staff provides world class service which makes this Houston hotel "The Place to Meet". This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.


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About Marché:
We provide meaningful education and we do our work with love and understanding. We are an experienced team of teachers and we offer a Czech-English environment. Our approach to the families as well as to our employees is respectful and individual.
In a small team of professionals we create a beautiful, harmonious and stimulating environment which is one of the best in the Czech Republic. We carefully set up the processes in our classrooms in which our children improve to the upper limit of their potential.
The values of Marché are love of humankind and life, respect for childhood, joy of living together, protection of the natural curiosity, support of independence and natural self-confidence in the child.
Who we are looking for:
Our team is small and so we are looking for a kind, respectful and easygoing professional who will share our values. The person who fits into our comunity is a team player with the ability of self-reflection, the person who communicates respectfully. He/She likes to be educated, taught and is opened to new challenges.


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Let us say upfront, in language our members won't misunderstand, that Law Shield does not support the notion or execution of "smart guns" — that is, technology that prevents a gun from being used by anyone other than its owner. We think each individual gun owner is solely responsible for what comes out of the muzzle — certainly that's true legally — but it's also true morally and tactically.
The 1911 has multiple "off" switches already — grip safety, thumb safety, and trigger. And, a gun safe prevents unauthorized use of firearms pretty darned effectively. Ultimately, the "on" switch is the shooter's mind, which engages the trigger to produce deadly force in a justified circumstance, or in any other less-grave circumstance.
But is the trend moving in the direction of some sort of owner-enabled gun technology? Inexorably, it seems, if we look at innovation in products other than firearms.
For instance, NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has recently received a number of orders within a range of new high potential fingerprint sensor markets. According to company documents, NEXT offers an area fingerprint sensor for smartphones, tablets, PCs, doors, time registration systems, payment terminals, flashdrives, USB-tokens, key fobs and many other uses. But here's what got our attention about the company:
Tore Etholm-Idsøe, CEO of NEXT Biometrics said, "The 'Apple Effect' is starting to make a significant impact in multiple new market segments. The general acceptance of fingerprinting is increasing fast. All of the customers requesting our products in January have made it clear that they need the quality of a large-area fingerprint sensor at a very low price." NEXT Biometrics Group ASA is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with sales, support and development subsidiaries in Seattle, Silicon Valley, Prague, Taipei, and Shanghai.
For those shooters of a certain age, we remember Remington's Model 700 EtronX, a rifle introduced in 2000 with an electronic fire control, with no moving parts other than the trigger. It was chambered for three cartridges in the company's bolt-action rifle line.
It isn't hard to imagine that pairing the EtronX action, or something similar to it, with a NEXT Biometric sensor produces a lockable iPhone that shoots bullets.
Again, that's not a future we endorse, but it's a future we can see our members having to contend with — and maybe sooner rather than later.
What do you think?
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Navy Pier is one of the major tourist attractions of Chicago. it is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side Chicago.
Navy Pier is about a mile long Chicago Shoreline jutting into Lake Michigan. It was built in 1916, as part of Plan of Chicago, developed by Daniel Burnham and his associates.
Here is the official website for Navy Pier.. click here..
Attractions at Navy Pier
Navy Pier: Public Art
Navy Pier: Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows
Navy Pier Park: Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Wave swinger and other entertainments
Navy Pier: Shakespear's Theater
Navy pier: Children' Park
Navy Pier: Chicago Harbor Lighthouse and Chicago Marine Safety Station
Navy Pier: Tour Boat and Cruise Ships
Navy Pier: Hot Air Balloon Ride
NAVY PIER: Public Art, Monuments & Fountains
Navy Pier: Smith Museum of Stained Glass
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Some attractions
Y-Symbol at Navy Pier
Chicago Skyline from AeroBalloon
The AeroBalloon floats 40 stories / 350 feet, from above the Navy Pier
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Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
Designated a Chicago Landmark: April 9, 2003
The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is the only surviving lighthouse in Chicago and one of only two remaining examples in Illinois. Built in 1893, the Lighthouse symbolically marks the Chicago Harbor-a historically pivotal point where the nation's maritime transportation network connected the East Coast, the Great Lakes, and ultimately the Gulf Coast. During the 1917 renovation of the breakwater, the lighthouse was moved to its present location, and its attached fog-signal room and boathouse were constructed.
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Skyline Lake Tour
Captain at the Helm – by Michael Martino.. click here..
The Gateway Park Fountain.. click here..
Bob Newhart as Bob Hartley.. click here..
Crack the Whip – by J.Seward Johnson.. click here..
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Italian workers march against labour law "reforms"
Italy's biggest engineering union, Federazione Impiegati Operai Metallurgici (FIOM), organised a march through Rome last Saturday to protest the government's Jobs Act, large chunks of which have already been enacted. The act makes it easier for companies to fire staff. Even if a dismissal is subsequently judged illegal, the company, while possibly having to give monetary compensation, would be under no obligation to reinstate the worker. The changes are being pushed through by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's Democratic Party.
Speaking the day before the march, Renzi gave his response to it, saying: "Tomorrow there's another march against the government—no news."
German union files suit to stop Deutsche Post creating two-tier wage regime
The Verdi union filed a lawsuit this week to prevent Deutsche Post's (DP) plans to expand its parcel delivery service using staff on lower wages than other DP staff. DP wants to cash in on the rapidly expanding parcel delivery business fuelled by online retailing. It wants to create 10,000 lower paid jobs as part of its parcel delivery service by 2020. To date it has taken on 4,000 such employees.
Verdi says DP's plans would breach an agreement it has with the company to limit the volume of business DP can outsource to third parties. However, the union has said it would be willing to forgo its opposition to DP's plans if the company would agree to shorten its current workforce's working hours from 38.5 a week to 36, with no loss of pay.
DP and the union are scheduled to meet for further talks on April 14.
Irish bus workers union to ballot over privatisation
The National Bus and Rail Workers Union (NRBU) will begin balloting its members next Monday on industrial action up to and including an all-out strike. This follows a breakdown in talks between the public sector union SIPTU (Services Industrial Professional and Technical Union), NRBU and the employers' representatives of Bus Eireann and Dublin Bus.
The bus companies have announced plans to privatize 10 percent of their routes. NRBU also intends to begin High Court action against the government implementing its transport privatisation programme.
UK Windsor Castle staff ballot on industrial action
A ballot began Tuesday of low paid administrative staff at the Queen's residency in southeast England. They are members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS). The ballot closes April 14. Around 100 are taking part.
The Windsor Castle staff had grudgingly accepted last year's low pay increase on the understanding that allowances would be paid for additional duties such as acting as tour guides and translators and providing first aid cover. However, these allowances have not materialised. Newly recruited staff start on a salary of £14,400.
Protest march by young Portuguese workers
Several hundred young workers held a march through the streets of Lisbon Saturday to protest poor working conditions. The march was organised by Interjovem, a union for young workers, and by Portugal's largest union, CGTP (General Confederation of Portuguese Workers). Around a third of youth in Portugal are unemployed.
Strike by Portuguese health staff suspended
An indefinite strike by health care staff organised by STSS, the Union of Sciences and Health Technologies, due to have begun Tuesday, has been suspended after the government promised further talks. The union represents 10,000 health care staff and held a two-day strike in February.
Their concerns include the fact that more than half of diagnostic and therapeutic technicians are employed on a short-term or self-employed basis and that many are forced to work an extra five hours a week without pay.
They are also protesting the fact that career structures and salary rates have been frozen for the last 15 years. This is leading to recruitment problems and suitably qualified staff moving abroad to work.
Work to rule by Moscow medics
Doctors in general practice (GPs) and clinics in Moscow began a work to rule last week. They are protesting an increasing workload even as staff numbers are cut. They are also protesting against shrinking salaries. Many are on less than half their earnings compared to the recent past. Some neighbourhood GPs are on the equivalent of €640 a month.
Yekaterina Chatskaya, an obstetrician at a Moscow clinic, explained, "The workload is colossal….If we were at least provided with stationery supplies. Yesterday I was issued paper for my printer for the first time in five years. Usually…I have to buy supplies out of my own money…The main disaster is the lack of time for examining patients properly. The Health Ministry allots 10 to 12 minutes for each patient, but it is impossible to meet this standard."
Middle East
Egyptian bakers in Alexandria stop production
Last week around a quarter of Alexandria bakeries stopped making bread, protesting against the Egyptian government failing to pay state subsidies. The government normally reimburses bakeries that sell bread at a loss to poorly paid workers. The subsidy system is a new government programme that is gradually being introduced throughout the country.
Egyptian port workers strike
Around 1,000 workers employed by the Queen Service Company at the Red Sea port of Ain Sokhna went on strike last week, demanding their delayed profit share bonus and allowances. The strike began after a delegation of employees tried to discuss the matter with management, resulting in three being sacked. The striking port staff held a protest outside the Suez governorate office.
Protest of Lebanese teachers and civil servants
Teachers and civil servants held a one-day strike Tuesday, and protests throughout the country. They were organised by the Union Coordination Committee as part of an ongoing three-year campaign to pressure the government to approve a bill giving them a pay increase. Around 100 protesters held a sit-in outside the Education Ministry building in Beirut. Rallies of teachers and civil servants took place in Western Beqaa, Tripoli and other towns and cities.
Palestinian civil servants demonstrate
Civil servants in the Gaza Strip held a protest last Thursday when Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah visited the territory. They were protesting not receiving their salary cheques for several months.
South African manganese miners' strike
Miners at the BHP Billiton Manganese mine in South Africa went on strike Friday, demanding bonuses be paid before a proposed new company is formed. Around 800 miners walked out at BHP's Wessels and Mamatwan mines near Hotazel in the Northern Cape.
The National Union of Mineworkers is attempting to wind up the strike, asking its members to return to work while they negotiate with the company. Striking workers say the company owes them bonuses from before the proposal to spin off the new company (South 32) was made.
South African telecom staff strike threat
South Africa's Telecom Union is threatening an all-out strike, escalating the current go-slow. The Communications Workers Union (CWU) is demanding the sacking of the CEO and management team and an alternative to the company's privatisation plan.
The threat of an all-out strike follows the company's plans to push forward the automatic transfer of its staff in call centres, supply chain and information technology due to begin the end of April.
The CWU is refusing to give its majority approval to voluntary redundancy packages in opposition to Solidarity and the South African Communications Union, the two other unions in the industry. The CWU's concerns are that the break-up of the state enterprise into privatised units would undermine the union's bargaining position.
Since restructuring began, 62,000 out of 80,000 telecom jobs have been shed.
South African civil servants' dispute
Wage negotiations for South African civil servants officially came to an end Wednesday, April 1. The government has initiated the move to independent arbitration to overcome the gap between the unions and the state, indicating the two sides are in dispute.
The Public Service Association is claiming the action is premature and is concerned that if arbitration breaks down the union would be pushed into strike action. Government has offered public sector workers the rate of inflation plus 1 percent this year and 0.5 percent increase next year in a two-year deal, whereas the union is demanding 10 percent over one year.
South African power station construction staff sacked
South African power generating company Eskom has sacked 1,000 workers involved in the construction of the Medupi Power Station. The workers were fired for striking and other sackings may follow. Construction employees of Eskom's subsidiary companies went on strike for a day and half last week demanding an end to layoffs, better allowances and accommodation, and a bonus payment. On March 27 the power companies' subcontractors issued a circular declaring the workers need not turn up for work.
The contractors proceeded to lock the workers out. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has demanded the workplace be reopened, threatening broader action.
Kenyan vegetable process workers drive out scabs
Workers at a vegetable factory in Limuru, Kenya, drove out labour brought in to take over their jobs during a strike last Wednesday, March 25. A worker said the scabs had been brought in when the strikers boycotted work over poor pay and conditions. "We felt they were destroying our deal," he said.
Namibian mining company suspends half of workforce
Mining company Purity Manganese in Namibia suspended half of its workforce, without pay, for striking March 26. Of 240 jobs, 121 are dependent on the outcome of a company inquiry into allegations of misconduct.
The long list of charges stem from what the company regards as illegal strike action. The list includes desertion, participating in an illegal strike, assault or attempted assault, gross insubordination, intimidation, major breach of contracts, using insulting, abusive or racial language or behaviour, and an insolent attitude to management.
A letter was sent out to the suspended workforce last Friday demanding a return of all keys and property to their supervisors. The Miners Union of Namibia said foreign companies use these tactics when going bankrupt, using legal loopholes to tie up the process while they leave the country. Purity Manganese is Israeli-based.
Gabonese telecom workers strike continues
Gabonese Telecom workers have continued their strike action into April, demanding pay parity, unpaid bonuses and the implementation of a worker share scheme. Gabon and Morocco Telecom merged in 2007 with the private company Libertis. An agreement at the time promised a merged wage rate, bonus system and a share scheme giving workers a 5 percent stake in the company.
Eight years after privatisation the company still refuses to implement the agreement. Workers action has interrupted Internet and telephone communication in the capital, Libreville. The government has accused the telecom workers of sabotage.


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DSLR cameras are threaten by mirrorless, which appears to be the future, and cameras using mirrors feel like part of the past. Is it really so? When will the transition take place? Will the Canon 6D Mark II be one of the first DSLR's to die? Well, no. Finally it seems that the camera will be launched in 2017.
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Many photography specialized journalists have stated that the Canon 6D Mark II would not arrive next year because this camera would be replaced by a new high level mirrorless camera by Canon. However, it seems that will not be so.
It is clear that the new Canon mirrorless camera will have a Full Frame sensor, being thus the first mirrorless of the company with a sensor in this format, arriving after the Canon EOS M5 that has an APS-C sensor.
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Nobody wants to stand by and just watch someone destroy their own life through drug addiction. Unfortunately, too many find themselves in this very scenario when they discover a loved one is dependent on a life-altering substance.
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- Spells out an ultimatum for every loved one in attendance: "If you don't go to rehab, you will never be welcome in our home again."
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Finally, it's important to be prepared for anything at all. Like the nature of addiction treatment, addiction itself varies so much between individuals, and some interventions will be more of an uphill battle than others. By having an intervention specialist on board, you'll have the most advantage in creating a calming environment that doesn't create an aura of hostility.


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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
A Nightmare on Elm Street review
Had the chance to catch the Freddy last night at his first screening. Or otherwise known as Nightmare on Elm Street.
On to the review;
Plot, the high school kids of Elm Street find themselves having nightmares of being stalked by a badly burned man with razor sharp knives attached to his right hand. One of them gets killed while falling asleep and slowly they unravel who this burned man is.
First peeve,they gave Freddy a different back story, in the original movie, he was a child murderer who killed around 20 children a decade earlier.The newer one gave a much more tame but cliche'd backstory.
Freddy is played by Jackie Earley Haley this time around instead of the original actor Robert Englund (A role which he was best at). No issues with that though, Jackie's performance of Freddy was great, though it was somewhat limited by the dullness and predictability of the movie. If only he had more things to worth with, like more bodycounts for one.
At times I was struggling to keep awake for the very different reasons.
The movie lacks the creative kills the original had. Sure Freddy looks much gruesome now, but that wasn't enough for me.
Overall I would give this movie a 4/10. Only watch if you've never seen or heard of the original one.
Oh did I mention that this remake was produced by Michael Bay? The same person who bludgeoned the Transformers movie. Which explains the different storyline.
I fear a sequel.
edit : Additional note, I also noticed that none of the swear words or any scenes have been taken out.
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4 comments:
- devilwearsprada said...
this movie was stated no cut scene. and was PG 13. it sound weird to me. since u said its not scary at all....i think better dun watch. haha!
- May 13, 2010 at 1:39 AM
- Ryan said...
Yea, better go for another movie
- May 14, 2010 at 9:08 AM
- κՅղԵ ՉհՃղ said...
Might as well wait for the pirated DVD~
- May 19, 2010 at 10:40 PM
- SowYau said...
Dude, you seems always have free movie passes. I envy you! :p
- July 21, 2010 at 2:40 PM
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