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"Netta Elzie is part of a small group of activists in Ferguson, Missouri who have become essential sources of information about the protests." -The Huffington Post
Netta Elzie
Netta is a resident of St. Louis who has been documenting the events in Ferguson on Twitter. She is Co-Editor of the #Ferguson Protester Newsletter. Before the death of Mike Brown, Netta volunteered with a girls group, called the Sophia Project, in the city of Saint Louis. The group focuses on helping teenage girls navigate through life. Her essay "When I close my eyes at night, I see people running from tear gas" was published in Ebony Magazine on September 9, 2014. Since then, Elzie has been one of the youth activist voices that has taken the message of resistance internationally to media outlets like Aljazeera.com, The Feminist Wire, the Wallstreet Journal, GlobalGrind.com and Huffingtonpost.com.


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The 2019 Grand Prix Final will be held at the Palavela arena in Torino, Italy, Dec. 5-8.
The top six in each discipline from the senior Grand Prix and the Junior Grand Prix Series will battle it out for top honors at this prestigious competition.
Yuzuru Hanyu, Alena Kostornaia, Wenjing Sui/Cong Han and Gabriella Papadakis/Guillaume Cizeron topped the standings in their respective disciplines, each with two wins under their belts.
The most anticipated showdown will be between Hanyu and Nathan Chen. Hanyu scored higher than Chen in his two assignments to finish at the top of the leaderboard, but both will be chasing top honors in Torino. Bronze is up for grabs with Russia's Alexander Samarin leading the charge.
The second most anticipated showdown will be the ladies event with the Russian trio of Alena Kostornaia, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova in a three-way battle for gold. Given their sweep of the six Grand Prix Series competitions they are the odds-on favorites to capture all three steps of the podium in Torino. However, if Japan′s Rika Kihira is on top of her technical arsenal, she has the potential to spoil that party.
In pairs, if Sui and Han are on top of their game, they will have no rivals for the gold. The battle for silver and bronze will be the highlight of this discipline. Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Koslovskii of Russia have not put a foot wrong this season and are top picks to take the silver over Cheng Peng and Yang Jin of China.
Likewise in ice dance, Papadakis and Cizeron are gold medal favorites. Canada′s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier could prove to be strong challengers for Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov of Russia. Whichever way that rivalry plays out, there is a good chance these three teams will be on the podium.
Russian coach Eteri Tutberidze will have a busy schedule at the Final. Aside from the four senior ladies, two junior ladies and one junior man who will be competing at the Final, her daughter (Diana Davis with partner Gleb Smolkin) will also be competing in the junior ice dance competition.
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Organ Thing of the Day? Sometimes the thing is a band or a piece of music, some days an art show or a piece of art or? Today we have a question, and the question is, who is Cecily Baker?
Who is Cecily Baker? Is she a performance artist? A painter? A writer? An activist? A mother? Does she really exist? I don't really know? Who is Cecily Baker? Whoever she is, she's a ball of colour, she oozes life, she's defiantly upbeat, a beautiful inspiration. She has a book out right now, a novel called Putting Back Together The Pieces You Broke, she's LGTB campaigner, a feminist, she talks of standing for parliament, she talks of being positive, she's loud and proud, she has so much energy. Her first book seems like it might just be a cathartic thing, something she really needed to do once those jump leads I asked her about had been used to kick-start the next part of her life, her new life. The first book is out, and it kind of looks like her creativity can really flow.
"Putting Back Together The Pieces You Broke is an urban allegory. Beginning in the 1980's and describing one woman's journey to an epiphany. Putting Back Together The Pieces You Broke is the starting point, now the author can move on".
"A clever twist on Twelfth Night, the author fuses the first and third person and explores a new and contemporary style. This is the first in a series of three books. The autobiography is dramatized in parts and the "you" is generic, exploring all the people who have hurt her. In short, never hurt an author. You might find yourself in a book…."
So let's ask her, who is Cecily Baker?
Cecily Baker is a pen name I used because my first novel is an autobiography and contains sensitive topics. As a mum of four, I did not want my children too exposed to my previous sex life. She is now a kind of alter ego, but I would say her characteristics have morphed into my own. She is me on a "berroca" day.. When I had completed my first novel, I knew it was time to use social media but when I googled Deborah Hodge, lots of bears came up. Literally. A children's author in Canada dominates the Internet. Cecily derived from Oscar Wilde's "Importance of Being Earnest". Cecily Cardrew is a smart, persistent woman who escapes jail. The play is also suitable for the persona I created because it is a farcical comedy where a fictitious persona is maintained to escape boring social obligations. In my past life I was a Deputy Headteacher and although taught art and photography for many years, I needed to break free from that identity. Baker simply links to Sherlock and Baker Street is Quintessentially British.
What is the book about?
"Putting Back Together The Pieces You Broke" is a dramatised autobiography. The "you" is generic and in turn examines and puts to rest people who have hurt me in the past. It is a catharsis and in my own admittance a "verbal vomit" as I needed to get this out of my system and overcome bad things in my past. There are essences of Shakespeare's Twelfth night and the time frame of the novel is akin to the "period of misrule" in this play. Viola and Olivia are taken from Olivia and Sebastian who are twins In the play, but I used viola as we are meant to represent the same person. I infuse poetry to work through some of the toughest memories but if you have a dark sense of humour like me, you will laugh out loud at the sheer audacity. I have used some real emails and letters too as one of my favourite novels is "the colour Purple " by Alice walker. During writing the novel, I had quite a few epiphanies, one of the biggest is that I was in a self-induced consumerist coma for 41 years, and the other is that I am a raving feminist. No one will ever hurt me again and I found the biggest love of my life staring right back at me from the eyes of my four children. We had to move back to south London to escape a raving lunatic who was sectioned and his family and my traumatised children needed me at home. So instead of sitting on my bottom doing nothing, I have been sitting on my bottom writing. My efforts are all to buy my house "Norman" so my children can have a forever home…
And the forthcoming launch?
Although I have had the book available on Amazon since April, I wanted to mark an official launch. It is at Slade Green Library, in Erith on the 19th July. The launch is incredibly unusual. Nothing like this has happened before. As I am also an artist, I am literally bringing to life one of the chapters called "people who have Nonced me" The launch features a large body of work that I have undertaken over this last year. The work comprises of different sections. The first is a look at what would happen in the event of a nuclear blast. Growing up in the 1980's, we were constantly under the threat of a nuclear attack. The government gave us placebo's and I even remember us stockpiling and having a door ready to place against a wall for protection. This theme continues as I explore further how we are blinded by consumerism and spoon fed what we are supposed to accept. I use Richard Branson as a christ like motif in the next section. This explores what we now worship. I also draw attention to important messages such as pollution and world peace. The work varies significantly in styles. I explore photography, graffiti, mixed media and even sculpture. It is literally an explosion mirroring my own explosion into "life" after my consumerist coma. In another section I explore the meaning of life. In my case it is my four children. I have painted them many times and explores portraiture and mixed medias to capture their personalities. As the novel and the installation also marks a huge rite of passage into me being a new and different person, I also explore this further by bringing the characters to life. I will be undertaking performance art on the day and I also have writers, actors, singers and performers bringing he essence of my work to life. They will be reading my own and their poetry and most importantly: staying in character for the whole period of the 2.5 hour show. The event is being filmed and photographed and then this will be edited into a documentary. After 5.00pm the exhibition comes down.
Here's something someone else wrote…
And while Cecily is busy launching her already published first book, performing, painting (being a very busy mother), she's also at work on a second book called #Jigsaws, here's something she published on YouTube last month. (seems Cecily likes pegs, colourful ones of course)
Here's something Cecily said (on YouTube) about that rather energetic video back at the end of June –
"#behappyinyourskin Why are the media telling us what we should look like? Why do we feel self-conscious if we are not a #perfect10? #JIGSAWS is the sequel to "Putting back together the pieces you Broke". #JIGSAWS is a collection of true stories. The characters are an array of black, white, gay, straight, men, women, trans and even people who just like dressing as the opposite sex at the weekends. Religion and culture are explored and all characters have this in common: they are learning to love themselves after overcoming adversity. You know what? We are all the same inside. Get over it! This film features boobs… Lovely bouncy folds of skin. The main subject here has had three children. Cecily Baker features too and she has had four: Loud and proud. It's guys who sexualised our titties so just sit back and enjoy. Equality is the deep core message driving all the work. And world peace of course xxx"
And…. Could Richard Branson have been our saviour?
"A story of the aftermath of global warming. A portrayal of how one legacy and the pursuit of wealth above everything, even for a seemingly good cause : your family; can have disastrous effects. Pollution, mass farming and the huge divide between rich and poor. The poem is set in the future. Who can help us? Could Richard Branson have been our saviour?"
And…. back on April 12, she posted this one…. shocking stunts ?
Things are reaching boiling point. The Green Party are doing nothing about the planet it seems. They are too insipid. MA'AT and Cecily baker are enraged and want to take things further. Hacking and shocking stunts seem the only way people will listen.
So who is Cecily Baker? Still not sure who she is? I rather like the bits I've discovered so far? She could be you, she might be me, she could be all of us? I'd like to think there's a little bit of Cecily Baker trying to break out of all of us? I think we need to ask her some more questions, I like Cecily Baker, think we might ask her a few more questions…. what about those pegs?
Its one thing sitting in your living room for a year locked away writing… but another thing entirely to bare your artistic soul. Even a book can simply not be read, but there is no where to hide with art.
The launch for "People Who Have Nonced Me" happens at Slade Green Community Library, Chrome Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 2EL 19th July 2015


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Enjoy the palm grove with a camel ride during 45 minutes and discover a palm oasis in the middle of the desert.
This tour includes a ticket for the Official Sightseeing Bus of Marrakech.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult during the camel tour.
Location: Marrakech
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Jaundice is caused due to excessive fat deposition in our liver. Hence a proper diet is very essential to treat the menace effectively. Most of the doctors would suggest a diet which has 100-150 grams of protein content with moderate fat. It should be enriched in sugar and natural starches.
The best diet for a jaundice patient is a fruit diet comprising of fresh fruits (sweet potatoes, grapes, black soya, nuts and almonds) and fruit juices. Lemon is effective too when you are down with the disease. Make a point to take sugarcane juice everyday for minimum one or two weeks. Orange juice is another good option as it facilitates bowel movement. Tomato juice with a pinch of salt in the early morning is also helpful. Take barley water repeatedly and many times everyday. Among the vegetables, radish leaves would work.
Pulses, cereals and spicy foods are a strict no-no. These lead to swellings forming in your liver. Focus on the fibrous stuffs. Drink plenty of water.


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Habib, Salman, Robert Roser, Richard Gerber, Katie Antypas, Eli Dart, Sudip Dosanjh, James Hack, et al. 2016. "High Energy Physics Exascale Requirements Review. An Office of Science Review Sponsored Jointly by Advanced Scientific Computing Research and High Energy Physics, June 10-12, 2015, Bethesda, Maryland". United States. doi:10.2172/1341722. http://www.osti.gov/scitech/servlets/purl/1341722.
Available for download: Four-page HEP report summary
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) Offices of High Energy Physics (HEP) and Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) convened a programmatic Exascale Requirements Review on June 10–12, 2015, in Bethesda, Maryland. This report summarizes the findings, results, and recommendations derived from that meeting. The high-level findings and observations are as follows. Larger, more capable computing and data facilities are needed to support HEP science goals in all three frontiers: Energy, Intensity, and Cosmic. The expected scale of the demand at the 2025 timescale is at least two orders of magnitude — and in some cases greater — than that available currently. The growth rate of data produced by simulations is overwhelming the current ability of both facilities and researchers to store and analyze it. Additional resources and new techniques for data analysis are urgently needed. Data rates and volumes from experimental facilities are also straining the current HEP infrastructure in its ability to store and analyze large and complex data volumes. Appropriately configured leadership-class facilities can play a transformational role in enabling scientific discovery from these datasets. A close integration of high-performance computing (HPC) simulation and data analysis will greatly aid in interpreting the results of HEP experiments. Such an integration will minimize data movement and facilitate interdependent workflows. Long-range planning between HEP and ASCR will be required to meet HEP's research needs. To best use ASCR HPC resources, the experimental HEP program needs (1) an established, long-term plan for access to ASCR computational and data resources, (2) the ability to map workflows to HPC resources, (3) the ability for ASCR facilities to accommodate workflows run by collaborations potentially comprising thousands of individual members, (4) to transition codes to the next-generation HPC platforms that will be available at ASCR facilities, (5) to build up and train a workforce capable of developing and using simulations and analysis to support HEP scientific research on next-generation systems.


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From Badlands:
West Jordan, UT – Crowd control was key for Badlands at the 2017 ATA tradeshow as they unveiled the new Bino XR optics case. Utilizing Badlands Zip-No™ Magnetic Closure Technology, the Bino XR provides separate, easy-access compartments for a set of binoculars and a rangefinder. "Oohhs and aahhs" were frequently overheard as Badlands demonstrated the dual-carry capability of the new case.
Features of the Bino XR include:
- Badlands Zip-No™ Magnetic Closure Technology on both upper and lower compartments
- Upper storage fits most 10×42 binoculars and smaller
- Lower storage fits most rangefinder models
- Built-in lens cloth
- Tethers for binoculars and rangefinder
- New zippered side pocket storage
- Built-in (removable) rain cover for ultimate protection
- New slimmer, ventilated 4-way shoulder harness system
Badlands Supply Chain Manager Tim Shoaf said of the new case, "Honestly, this one is kind of pain in the you-know-what for me because demand is already through the roof." He continued, "We're working hard to fulfill all the demand and make sure everyone has one of these on their chest this spring."
The Badlands Bino XR will be available April 2017 for $149.99. Available color options will be Badlands Approach camouflage, Serengeti Brown and Gunmetal Gray.
Now in its 23rd year, Badlands continues to focus on exceptional quality, continuing innovation, unmatched performance and as always the only unconditional lifetime warranty in the industry.


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TAGHAZOUT COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus - 3 Months That Changed The World.
Surf Camp Bookings Welcome
We're really pleased to announce that we are now taking bookings for September onwards. It's been a crazy three months. Morocco went in to a coronavirus lockdown suddenly and hard. Police and military on the streets, no outdoor excursions without paperwork showing exactly why.
Morocco One Of The Safest Countries (So Far!)
The good news is that it seems to have worked. The number of new Coronavirus cases in the Agadir region has regularly been zero. The EU have declared Morocco one of the safe destinations for travel (yippee, no quarantine on the return home) and the local authorities are making absolutely sure that any business that does open it's doors is doing so in a safe way.
International Travel Is Back
With Morocco's lockdown relaxed, hotels, riads and guest houses are allowed to have guests stay. International travel looks set to resume (Air Arabia quoted mid July in a local newspaper for restarting flights to / from the UK). As such, we are taking bookings.
It's been a pretty stressful period, we're definitely not running at full capacity yet, so if you are looking at booking a holiday to Taghazout for July or August, please do get in touch to clarify which services we are running.
Full Steam Ahead Come September
Our expectation (hope!) is that we'll be up and running full steam ahead this September, but we are already open right now. Most of our staff are locals, so we're doing everything we can to keep things going to ensure we can keep them paid. This also means pretty much the whole team are around and ready to spring in to action.
Our COVID-19 Response
In terms of our own response to COVID, we are following both UK and Moroccan guidelines on best practices. We have a min of 6 hours between cleaning and new guests coming in. Our staff are under strict instruction to bleach all surfaces and handles twice a day and to let rooms air as well.
We have stopped our buffet meals for the time being. Thankfully our whole eating set up is to enjoy the beautiful outdoor terraces, sunshine and fresh sea air.
Unsure About Anything, Please Just Ask
If you are unsure about any of our arrangements during this time, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Likewise, for questions on deposits, moving holidays, refunds, please just get in touch and we'll do our very best to do the right thing for our guests.


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The anime studio Mad House began streaming the first three minutes of the anime adaptation of Sin'Ichi Hiromoto's Hells Angels manga on Thursday. The "dark fantasy that is full of cynical gags" follows a girl's journey to hell and back.
AnimeShinbun is a community of awesome people posting and discussing the latest anime news. It's part of NewsBoiler, a network of social news sites covering today's pop culture.


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NDP MPP and Energy Critic Peter Tabuns has been asking some very pertinent questions on the sale of Hydro One, particularly the $2.6 billion the government has given Hydro One which matches a $2.6 billion "Departure tax" that will be due when the company ceases to have an ownership that is greater than 90% public.
Mr. Peter Tabuns: I'm going to go back to the $2.6-billion payment that Ontario makes to Hydro One for their departure tax.
Supplementary estimates show that $2.6 billion is coming from the Ministry of Energy and will go to Hydro One. Is that correct?
and so on, until this one passage I will interpret – by highlighting the key words and adding my commentary:
Mr. Serge Imbrogno: I'll just say that the $2.6 billion goes towards paying down the stranded debt, so that transaction is targeted towards stranded debt. Putting in the additional capital increases our value, and then when we sell the portion of Hydro One, that's what we're using to put towards infrastructure. That's maximizing the amount we can get for infrastructure from that transaction.
The "stranded debt" is not a line item that can be paid down. It is a calculation made by subtracting the assets of the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC) from the liabilities.
Current assets of the OEFC include a note from the government representing, in part the original owner's equity in Hydro One, and ~$5 billion due from the province of Ontario.
due to confusion between "stranded debt" and "residual stranded debt", I prefer to use the term "unfunded liability" instead of stranded debt, which matches its appearance on the OEFC balance sheet.
Mr. Peter Tabuns: In part you're maximizing it
Mr. Serge Imbrogno: So we'll be paying down the stranded debt and we'll be reinvesting the proceeds in infrastructure
Mr. Peter Tabuns: But you're maximizing by reducing the cash that we have available. You're not going to be paying down more debt than you would have otherwise. Your goal, as stated previously, is $5 billion for debt reduction. Correct?
Mr. Serge Imbrogno: That's not changing. The $2.6 billion is separate from paying down the debt related to the transaction
Mr. Peter Tabuns: So actually $7.6 billion will be plowed into debt reduction in the aggregate. Correct?
The Unfunded Liability was reported as $8.185 billion as of March 31, 2015 – since which time another ~.5 billion of debt retirement charges were collected. If this were true, there is no unfunded liability
Mr. Serge Imbrogno: Well, the $2.6 billion is a payment towards OFEC's stranded debt.
no, it's really not – but assume it is handed as an asset to the OEFC, if only as an IOU
Mr. Peter Tabuns: Right. So that's $2.6 billion plus $5 billion that's going into debt reduction, is it not?
Mr. Serge Imbrogno: One is debt reduction and one is stranded debt reduction. One is towards the ratepayers through the OEFC and one is debt of the taxpayer. Maybe that's not a distinction you necessarily want to make, but I think it's important from a ratepayer perspective.
I believe the distinction Imbrogno would like to avoid making is $2.6 billion will be to solely a book value benefit to the OEFC, whereas $5 billion will reduce government debt – possibly without reducing net debt anywhere.
The debt of the province of Ontario, as reported on the Consolidated Financial Statement for 2014-2015, is $314.96 billion. Total liabilities are $367.627 billion.
The province reports Financial Assets of $83.051 billion and Tangible Capital assets of $97.065 which makes the net debt – the figure most often reported – $287.576 billion.
Hydro One comprises $8.072 billion of those tangible financial assets, so a sale of 60% would, if it was sold at book value, reduce the provincial assets by $4.84 billion. This means that paying down $5 billion in debt will have essentially no impact on the net debt of the province – it will simply keep pace with the reduction in asset value.
Now, to the OEFC, which is all grey money (not real). The debts on the OEFC balance sheet are included in the province's $315 billion of debt, and the province's balance sheet doesn't include as a liability the "due from Province of Ontario" asset of the OEFC – in fact that line refers to profits at Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation, legislatively required to pay down OEFC debt (revised by Dwight Duncan to only be payable when the entire OEFC debt could be retired) which have been spent by the government while being added to the owner's equity of OPG and Hydro One.
If one actually treats the OEFC as separate from the Province there will be a lot of double accounting.
When the OEFC was created it was financed by a note from the Province representing the $8.885 billion of equity the province accounting itself in the new companies (relevant section of 1999-200 reporting). That note represented a $3.8 billion value for Hydro One comprised of $3.4 billion in common shares and $323 million in preferred shares.
The preferred shares are noted in the prospectus, but can be ignored for my purpose here.
I expect the Provinces' $8.885 billion note to the OEFC will no longer be backed by the Hydro One asset, reducing the value of that asset by as much as $3.4 billion.
I believe what an informed honest, forthright Mr. Imbrogno should say is debt will be reduced by $5 billion, but assets will be reduced by roughly that amount too – at the provincial level.
The same will likely be manufactured to be true at the OEFC grey play level – remembering everything at the OEFC is not separate from the province ($5 billion province + $2.6 billion OEFC = $5 billion).
Discussions about debts are not illuminating without discussions of assets.
This is why net debt is a broadly used figure – and the discussions on Hydro One's sale should proceed using that convention.


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Chatrium Hotels & Residences Participate in ITB Berlin 2015, Hall No.26, Thai Pavilion
Bangkok, February 2015: Chatrium Hotels & Residences is participatingin the ITB Berlin from March 4-8, 2015 at Hall No. 26-B, Stand #228 in order to update 6 luxury and lifestyle hotels and residences; five of which are located in Bangkok, Thailand while one is in Yangon, Myanmar.
General Manager of Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon, Ms. May Myat Mon Win will represent the hotel in Yangon as well as the hotels & residences in Bangkok including;Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Emporium Suite by Chatrium, Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok, Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 – A Chatrium Collection and Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok. "Europe is a huge market and our guests mostly came from Europe. My presence at ITB Berlin gives me an opportunity to increase awareness ofthe exceptional Chatrium properties located in Myanmar and Thailand" says Myat Mon.
Chatrium Hotels in Bangkok:
v Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok is our multiple award-winning 5-star hotel situated by the legendary Chao Phraya River, offering unparalleled and truly breathtaking views. It is a premium option for accommodations by effectively blending spacious yet luxurious contemporary accommodation with warm and friendly Thai hospitality. Offering 396 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, each with a choice of river or cityscape views from the comfort of your bed or private balcony, while facilities include 6 restaurants and bars, meeting & conference facilities, spa, fitness center and outdoor pool garden.
v Emporium Suites by Chatrium is a 5-star luxury hotel in one of Bangkok's most prestigious addresses. Winner of TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice 2014 Award and situated above Emporium Shopping Complex and next to Benjasiri Park, it offers everything from brand name shopping to pampering at Thann Sanctuary Spa. The luxurious accommodation comprises of 378 elegantly appointed rooms; while facilities include 1 restaurant, 2 bars, meeting & conference facilities, spa, fitness center, free-form swimming pool, Jacuzzi and children's pool.
v Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 – A Chatrium Collection is a modern lifestyle hotel in the downtown district of Bangkok, right next to some of the city's best shopping and dining hotspots. Offering 129 guestrooms with modern living spaces including a restaurant and bar, plunge pool, fitness center and putting green area.
Chatrium Hotel in Yangon:
v Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon is a beautiful 5 star luxury hotel in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar's premier city with magnificent views of Shwedagon Pagoda. Built in a colonial style, Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon is privileged to be recognized as one of Myanmar's heritage hotels; showcasing the concept of a city resort while reflecting the ease and comfort of a bygone era in Myanmar. The luxurious accommodation comprises 303 spacious rooms including 37 exquisite suites; while facilities include 3 restaurants, 2 bars, meeting & conference facilities, spa, health club and a pool garden.
Chatrium Residences in Bangkok:
v Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok offers a sanctuary away from the bustle of Bangkok whilst still minutes from the central business district and trendy shopping neighborhoods. For short or long stays, our comfort crafted studios and suites provide all the amenities of a hotel. The accommodation comprises 506 spacious rooms and suites; while facilities include 3 restaurants, 2 bars, meeting & conference facilities, spa, health club and a pool garden.
v Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok is our 5-star serviced home away from home. Situated beside the Chao Phraya River and Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, stunning views compliment new heights in comfort and convenience with all the luxuries of 5-star hotel. Spacious residences offer all the comforts of home, with a separate kitchen, washing and drying machines, cleaning services and access to a swimming pool and Fitness Center.
You are invited to experience Asia in the comfort of Chatrium's charm, where you can live the remarkable. For more information, please visit us at www.chatrium.com
High resolution Photos of all properties of Chatrium Hotels & Residences can be downloaded at http://www.chatrium.com/gallery-en.html
About Chatrium Hotels and Residences:
Chatrium Hotels & Residences is born from a passion to provide uncompromising, warm service and a truly captivating experience. Discover 5-star services with a charming personal touch at properties located with comfort, convenience and stunning surroundings in mind. From cosmopolitan city center living in Bangkok, to the relaxing beauty of Royal Lake in Yangon, whether on business or leisure, long stay or short; you are right where you want to be. The six properties of Chatrium include Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon, Emporium Suite by Chatrium, Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok and Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok. The newly launched Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 is under our new A Chatrium Collection hotel brand, featuring trendy hotels in deluxe destinations that are tailored to the smart and independent traveler. Join us today and Live the Remarkable.


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Kate Tucker is an Australian artist based in Melbourne who works mostly with painting and mixed media installation. She is inspired by the kaleidoscopic wonder of flora and fauna, which immediately makes sense upon viewing her lush, vibrant abstract pieces. For this week's CMYLK, we mocked up Colourlovers palettes of three acrylic works she created this year.
Above: "Lolly Rift"
"Dazzle Camo"
"Melting Billow"
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The halter neck dress is a classic style that can be updated in design to keep up with trends while still maintaining the overall halter neck look. It's safe to say Marilyn Monroe's figure flattering white halter neck dress in The Seven Year Itch displays how glamorous this style can be.
Each year at celebrity bashes there are always ladies dawning this flattering dress. Many were snapped wearing variations of the halter neck on the sparkly purple carpet at the British Soap Awards. Some wore short mini styles whilst other opted for long maxi designs.
Gwyneth Paltrow was pictured wearing a striking black halter neck dress with a cut out design at the recent Iron Man Premiere in New York.
As well as glam events like those above the halter neck dress can also be a great casual summer dress. It's an excellent light travel companion that doesn't take up much room. It can be worn as day wear and to cover up your swimwear as well as dressing it up for a romantic evening in the sun. It's a perfect sophisticated cut for all occasions.
As mentioned this style of dress is very versatile and can adapt beautifully to new trends and with other styles, like backless designs and maxi styles. The empire waistline styles are great if you want to elongate your frame especially when it is coupled with a full feminine flared style.
The variations of halter dresses are endless, some have deep plunging v necks whilst others have a sweetheart neckline and others square designs and then there are silk styles to satin.
So you are on the look for your prince charming? Like Cinderella did, you too are visiting a party today to find the perfect match.
But to look your picture perfect and get all the attention you, you must wear some designer wear, short party dress or good club wear.
The options in short designer wear is plenty. All you have to do is take your pick according to your figure and comfort level and you will shine like a star in the evening party.
If you are shy type and trying out that short dress for the first time, go for jersey dresses. The reason behind them is that they hide more than they reveal.
But if you are the experimental sort, then stone embellished halter dresses must be your pick. Available in a variety of colors like purple, plums, and pinks, they are sure to raise your presence quotient at the party. And who would mind the attention?
A new entrant in the category of short dresses are Ruffle tiered tunic dresses. It is a body hugging dress which flatters a bit from the waist and again narrows down towards the thighs. This kind of short dress is ideal for those with heavier mid riff. You can either opt for one shoulder dress in a variety of colors and fabrics. They look elegant and are stylish at the same time. One shoulder dress shifts the focus from the midriff and beams to the neck … so those with svelte shoulders can wear this kind of short dress.
However, for petite frame, a tube dress or off-shoulder ones would look good. Meanwhile whatever you wear, make sure you team up with the best accessory, i.e. your confidence. So best of luck with the party preparation!


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Following the Garmin Swim, Garmin introduces another sports watch, The fēnix is the company's first GPS wrist watch for outdoorsmen, such as mountaineers, hikers, cyclists, hunters and backpackers. With GPS, the watch can offer navigation and tracking functionalities. It is equipped with altimeter, barometer and compass (ABC sensors) to provide information on elevation, weather changes and heading. The watch also able to provide trip information to guide adventurers during their challenging activities.
The fēnix is built to withstand tough outdoor conditions. It is waterproof to 50 meters and has a high-strength housing to survive shocks with a mineral glass lens to resist scratching. The watch features a large LCD display with LED backlight. It includes a comprehensive navigational toolset for users to plan trips and create routes, record waypoints, and record GPS bread crumb trails on the move (tracklogs). There is TracBack function that can guide one back along a previously recorded tracklog.
With ANT capabilities and Bluetooth, you can wirelessly share tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches with other compatible Garmin devices easily. The fenix also serves as a running watch to provide real-time performance data, such as distance, pace time and calories. Of course, there are also basic watch functions such as alarms, tones, timer, stopwatch and world clock with the ability to display several times zones at once. It has a polyurethane wristband.
Coming in Fall, the Garmin fenix will be available for $399.99.


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an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; conjurer.
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South Florida
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Just want to give a shoutout to Will to say Thank You for making a truly magical performance. Not since I witnessed Omar Pasha in Madison Square Garden in 1973 have I ever said "WOW... That looks like REAL magic!" Now, Will Tsai has created that milestone... I am excited to see where he takes this moving forward.
It's better to have a bottle in front of you... than to have a frontal lobotomy!
Inner circle
Hopefully I'll pass my exams with
1629 Posts
To people saying "the table is doing all the work and no he isn't using any skill":
Wasn't actually thinking up the idea and the mechanics of this table skill at all?
Inner circle
1448 Posts
So there is no skill in getting the routine and timing spot on??? This act would take a lot more skill than those are questioning. Plus you can't go comparing a self working effect (or being able to push a lever/flick a switch) the same as this structured and perfectly timed routine that had to be presicion for it to have looked as good as it did.
Inner circle
Rhode Island, USA
1507 Posts
As magicians we appreciate and marvel at seeing exemplary dexterity and skills on display because we know how difficult it is and how much dedication it takes to master such routines. So whenever "the work" is begin done with special props that make the job easier we cannot help but to get a bit defensive.
It's similar to the argument from the old school mentalists who mastered difficult billet peeks and nail writing vs. those using the latest electronic marvels that practically hand you the information on a silver platter. As another example from music industry, can you imagine what drummers felt like after hearing the first electronic drum machine? But from the audience's standpoint they could care less about how the feat is accomplished...All that matters is being entertained.
What's going to be interesting is seeing what Will performs next because his matrix routine is going to be very difficult to follow assuming that his goal is to build from each performance.
Special user
601 Posts
Something off topic. I think the real meaning of Will's routine is good manipulation of money can get you multiple pieces of romance.
Special user
602 Posts
Jared, I feel what other people want to say here is that self-working effects are not rewarding at all. If anyone can achieve that effect with no efforts, then there is no meaning to it. I totally understand this point of view, although I can't agree with them here. To achieve such performance, you need perfect coordination, timing, gesture.
Inner circle
Maui, Hawaii
1012 Posts
I think this is about as lovely as a matrix ever gets. Crazy beautiful. Until I saw Will do this I had a favorite matrix which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSROGOfb......st-vrecs It's almost perfect. Those who know the methods here can argue that some of the tools used in this example also are not "sleight of hand" . . . But we all accept these tools. The issue to me is that whatever you can employ that gets the reaction is fair game. Experience tells me the best effects are tools plus misdirection with a spice of gaffs. What Will created is a route to eliminate misdirection as the camera prohibits this. His end result is totally skillful despite the mechanism employed. And it is absolutely beautiful in my opinion.
"I'm a professional magician and once in a while I even work." Jonathan Todd Excelsior (StarManager)
Inner circle
Maui, Hawaii
1012 Posts
That said - how I know where my Vapr Watch resale money went . . . LOL
"I'm a professional magician and once in a while I even work." Jonathan Todd Excelsior (StarManager)
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On May 30, 2017, StarManager wrote:
There's a video somewhere which replays it in very slow motion. Yet it didn't explain anything. It's wonderful, Will's timing was perfect. If you read YouTube comments, they are laughable. Guys spend time saying that watching the slow motion video makes them scratch their head even more...
Regular user
114 Posts
I just want to say that I've been enjoying this discussion--people have raised a number of valid points, even if I don't agree with all of them.
I still have no idea how it was done. None. I mean, it's fine to point to the prop and to conclude, "It was the prop!" That is indeed one weakness in the routine, the lack of any alternative explanation. But having puzzled over the video, I cannot even begin to picture the mechanism involved. As mh1001 says, even in slow motion the illusion is perfect (or near-perfect)....But did I just say "illusion"? In fact, if I'm honest with myself, I have to acknowledge that I'm merely assuming that it was an illusion, based on my own metaphysical beliefs. Because if I had to judge from the evidence of my senses alone, I would have to conclude that Will Tsai actually is some kind of god or demi-god with supernatural powers. Only my faith in what science tells us is possible (a big leap of faith, by the way, given how wrong scientists have been and in some cases continue to be ahout the way the universe works) leads me to conclude that there was trickery involved.
I think some laypeople will definitely come away thinking he has "special powers...." Did you see the shock on some of the faces in the audience? They didn't look entertained--they looked like they had seen a ghost! And that to me is a good thing. Anything that shatters the complacency and cynicism and hubris of our secular-scientific age, even momentarily, is a good thing.
Inner circle
Rhode Island, USA
1507 Posts
Mh1001, I completely agree with your position. Even if an effect is virtually self-working it still takes skill to bring it to life. In our business everything should be fair game to achieve the desired effect. But personally, I feel better knowing that I can do it both ways. There's something satisfying about investing the time and dedication to make a difficult move look smooth.
Doug Trouten
Elite user
471 Posts
Magicians were once known for exhibiting mechanical marvels. And, as Arthur C. Clarke observed, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
I don't think Will's goal was to impress those "in the know" with advanced sleight of hand. His goal was to stun the judges and audience. Mission accomplished.
It's still magic even if you know how it's done.
Terry Pratchett
Elite user
417 Posts
I was just about to post the same Arthur C. Clarke quote, Doug. Nicely played, and spot on...
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AGT is not as easy as it looks.....its very much different then being a guest on a local TV show.
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Will did his Job Outstanding "He Fooled the Judges & the Audience " I really enjoyed it very Magical !
Magic Life
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84 Posts
Audience perspective is what the more important and its flourished well here.
Long time after someone has shown again here the beauty of magic( not mentalism.. Lol)
Special user
Has tolerated the trolls here for
676 Posts
So does this mean you now all forgive him for his poor business practices?
Inner circle
4289 Posts
On May 27, 2017, mh1001 wrote:
This makes zero sense. Has this affected Strange Travelers? How about the Self-Tying Shoelace? Bite-out coin? Healed and Sealed? Ambitious card? Two card monte? There were a bunch of others where the ad copy stated as seen done by David Blaine or something of the sort. Those effects still killed even when people started performing them a week after a Blaine special airs. Going by your logic, all those effects would have been worthless due to Blaine having performed them and having the ad copies reference Blaine. Blaine is also arguably far better known than Will so...
Inner circle
Wandering around with
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On May 29, 2017, mh1001 wrote:
mh1001 (Not pointing fingers here, just speaking from experience)
If this happens to you, you are letting it. No one challenges unless it is provoked (talking down to spectator/I'm better than you attitude...etc.). Audience management skills would stop this. You are comparing standing at a table with the performance Will is doing on camera. There are no challengers. He has control of (one dimensional) viewing angles AND lighting.
Let's continue the discussion of his performance and not get off into real magic vs. "just tricks" from the spectators point of view.
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Lawson Needs To Go To Therapy
The one year appointment did not go great. Good news – the twins are healthy. I thought the appointment was going to be over with when our pediatrician got serious. If you did not know weight has ALWAYS been an issue for Lawson. He was born at a great weight for a preemie ( 6 pounds) but ended up not being able to consume food well which landed him in the NICU for 2 weeks.
Since NICU time trying to get weight on this boy has been tough. He is always around 3 – 4% percentile on the preemie chart. Well their pediatrician explained that he is low in weight but always gained enough to keep on a nice curve; however, his progress crashed. He did have a cold a couple weeks before which hurt his weight gain – but beyond that we have an issue with Lawson….
Something we have not really talked about before. Lawson will not eat solid food. At all. It has been 6 months of solid food for the twins and it has been such a struggle. Anything thicker than applesauce he will gag and throw up. EVERY SINGLE TIME. He also has ZERO interest in food – loves milk and that is IT! Because he is not getting enough calories and he is so active he is barely gaining weight. He is 50% in height and 1% in weight. He is at 17.5 pounds at the moment.
Long story short – the pediatrician referred us to a occupational therapist for Lawson to help him eat. We see her in about 2 weeks. I am so hopeful since it has been such a long road trying to get calories into him. The pediatrician discussed the issue is most likely from being a preemie and some sort of gag reflux that has gone wrong?
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The Gorillaz are back with little rest, and why would they need any? They are cartoon characters, right? When listening to them you always know just what to expect….. a lot! With "Plastic Beach" still warm on the stove top Damon has released the follow-up without wasting any time.
The album opens with "Phoner to Arizona" which is close to my least favourite Gorillaz' song. Well after the first few listens it was. It appeared to be just a combination of electronic noises without any vocal or direction. There is an odd vocal type noise which doesn't work so well for me later in the song. The track does grow after a few listens however it feels like it drags as it takes it time developing into something meaningful.
Comparatively speaking "Revolving Doors" pulls on the hand brake and does a one-eighty spin back in the right direction. That familiar vocal of "Stuart" is reinstated over a bold acoustic sound crossed with electronic beats to quite dramatic effect. "Hillbilly Man" continues with a soft introduction which grows as the song morphs into a quite odd beast. This album is obviously taking steps to challenge the listener more than previous albums, which were a little safer. The backing vocal is a little on the nose and there is a lot happening towards the end of the song and I am not so sure that it is comes together. It's a worthy track which challenges the listener.
"Detroit" seems to be written specifically for someone who is not me. It is short and sharp and is not written to be listened to when driving to work half asleep at 6am. The extremely repetitive beat to the song can get a little grinding however the other aspects of the song are quite enjoyable which gives this track real love-hate quality. "Shytown" brings the album back towards traditional Gorillaz framework. The song is well constructed being quite relaxed and "un-rushed" which induces a celestial feel to the sound.
The term "outer space" seems to have lost its meaning since the 70s and 80s and "Little Plastic Bags" does its best to renew the meaning of the term. There is a real feeling sense of being lost when listening to this album and no song sums up the sentiment more that this one. But, then you get to "The Joplin Spider" which is a musical reenactment of a Star Wars battle with vocal accompaniment. "The Parish of Space Dust" moves into a more post-apocalyptic vein with dark tones through the vocal contrasting against an up-beat melody and background radio reporting which flows into "The Snake in Dallas" which with "Amarillo" continue to timeless/spaceless feeling of the album which is quite haunting in parts and is achieved in part by using a lot of short tracks.
The back end continues to flow with a similar tone with out any greatly noticeable high or low-lights to mention. "Bobby in Phoenix" is probably one of the more forgettable tracks. If there is anything to fault this album by its that there is not too much variation in song structure or tone of the lead vocal.
The album feels like Damon just wanted a low-key release with some more experimental ideas. This is light on the big pop tracks that have dominated the past three albums, but is still true to that familiar Gorillaz sound. There is a sense of a concept album which tells a story of being lost in deep space and the songs seem to hold each other up. On their own they are a little confusing and lack substance at time, but as a whole they become "The Fall" which is aptly named and tell a story full of emotion and fear. Electronic samples and random talk or chatter are used to good effect to deliver on this vibe. Some of the tracks achieve this feat better than others but as a whole the album will probably be overlooked by some, while taking others on a musical journey.
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Maverick McNealy, Carr Vernon Help U.S. to Victory at Palmer Cup
Maverick McNealy of Stanford and Carr Vernon of CSU-Monterey Bay helped the U.S. win the Palmer Cup on Sunday. McNealy recently won the Haskins Award for collegiate player of the year. Vernon is the first CSUMB player ever selected to compete on a USA national team.


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Working Out Your Curves: Learning Curves
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I've got some tips on how to face those fitness fears with your workout gear choices. You don't have to wear fancy gym gear to workout, but your workout wear needs to fit your silhouette and be flattering to your body. Give yourself permission to try on workout shirts and pants with a little "ease," but not huge Muumuu-size tees. The rule is to make the best of your shape and keep yourself in shape!
Testing out clothes that are equal parts comfort and function is very important with today's alternative activities. Fabrics that have hi-tech looks "wicking" were created to draw the perspiration away from your skin. This is great for hitting the treadmill or taking a spinning class to keep you cooler. I found that even the length of my T-shirts makes for a more comfortable workout experience moving in my body, especially when trying out something new, like a spinning class, or a Yoga or Pilates mat class, or even walking outdoors.
Cynthia Tivers, LA owner and designer of A Big Attitude® workout wear shared this: "I started out believing that not everybody is made to look like everybody else." Because of the nature of her business Tiver's has had the opportunity to meet and talk with hundreds and hundreds of women who are size fourteen and up and they reinforced what Cynthia believed, "It is absolutely no different when a woman goes to work out. If you wear clothing that is designed for the task at hand and flatters your shape, chances are you will be more motivated not just to work out, but to work out better."
Here are some great activewear tips:
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These tracks, also known as the Axis Outtakes, nearly never made it past Kathy Etchingham's dustbin. Luckily they were retrieved and ended up in an auction at Sotheby's in December 1981. Since then they have turned up in various guises on collectors lists and of course have been treated to the usual shabby mangling on various bootleg releases. This is the the best version from the masters on DAT.
A brief history of the Sotheby's Auction Tapes:
Jimi's former girlfriend, Kathy Etchingham, put eight reels of tape up for auction at Sotheby's in London on December 22, 1981. These tapes were of Jimi's performances at some of the BBC sessions, assorted jams, and "Axis: Bold As Love" rough mixes. The tape sold for 1500 Pounds to American Bob Terry. Bob Terry reported the following songs were on the tapes:
Radio One, Spanish Castle Magic, Day Tripper, Get Myself Together(Hear My Train A Comin'), Golden Rose(One Rainy Wish), Call Out My Window(Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window), Wait Until Tomorrow, Castles Made Of Sand, Little One(two versions with Brian Jones), See You Tomorrow(Ain't No Telling), two instrumentals(Jazz Jimi Jazz & South Saturn Delta), Fucking Around(Have You Ever Been To Electric Ladyland), Playing Over James Brown, Bold As Love, Up From The Skies(two versions), EXP.
Other songs have been booted as Sotheby tapes, but are from other sources. (taken from the book Jimi Hendrix: Experience The Music by Belmo and Steve Lovelace)


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Teen founders launch Hallway, a homework helper for high-school students
In a world where school districts, schools, teachers, administrators and parents continue to debate and wonder about the value of social media, the landscape is scattered with what could be opportunities for learning. In some places, it's embraced, in others it's grudgingly accepted, in others it's totally blocked.
Where there's a need, though, there are often thinkers trying to find a solution.
Hallway is an answer to questions that are often asked.
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Learning is best accomplished when it's social and you can work with your peers. That's the premise behind Hallway. This is a startup that has huge potential. Embraced properly, it could be that extra set of hands, that translator, that personalizer that you've always wanted in your classroom.
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Another Afternoon with Invisible Illness
Another Afternoon
In the doctor's office I recite this
litany of symptoms, a politician
repeating global warming statistics
he does not believe: Yes, I still feel dizzy
when I stand up, Yes, I still feel an ache
in my elbows and knees, Yes, I take a nap
on the couch in my office when my boss
is out for lunch and yes, yes, yes, my right
big toe is still numb. I try to wrap my
mouth around the word fine when the doctor
asks how I feel but I know my eyes plead
fix me, like a splash of ink on his
prescription pad could give consolation
instead of another sleeping pill.
(© 2005, Originally published in Grasslimb)
In honor of Invisible Illness Awareness Week (September 12-18, 2111), I wanted to post this poem, which I wrote more than five years ago, long before I had a name or diagnosis to describe what was wrong with me. I know my experience is not unusual, that many of us struggle with symptoms for years, dismissed as malingerers or head cases before we find a specialist or GP who recognizes our tangle of symptoms and can order the right tests to pull apart cause and effect. One of the hardest struggles of invisible illness is to convince people—friends, family members, employers, that jerk on the bus who gives you a nasty look for taking the seat reserved for seniors and people with disabilities—that we are, in fact, ill. Perhaps the hardest struggle is the initial pressing need to convince a medical professional that our symptoms are worthy of his or her care and concern.


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I recently wrote about fever in infants. This is something I've had much experience with as a mother of two. I also know how tedious a task it can be attempting to check a baby's temperature as much as they wriggle and squirm. I've tried numerous types of thermometers and some of the digital ones can take as long as 3 minutes to give you results. That's just not ideal which is why I find the temporal artery scanners much better.
Different Types of Thermometers
There are several different varieties available in thermometers. While you have your traditional digital thermometers there are different types now that make taking temperature on an infant or child much easier. It's always good to have a reliable thermometer you can use as back up even if it does take ages to get a reading. The most accurate method of taking your baby's temperature is rectally. Here are some of the options available in thermometers.
Digital Thermometer
These are typically the least expensive and most versatile thermometers around. You can check your baby or your child's temp orally, under the arm, or rectally with a digital thermometer. They are pretty simple to use and safe for babies and children.
Tympanic Thermometers
A tympanic thermometer is one you use in the ear to read temperature. They are commonly used by physicians, primarily pediatricians, as an easy way to check temperatures on infants and children who can't keep still. Used with probe covers they are also very hygienic.
Temporal Artery Thermometer
These are one of the easiest ways to check your child's temperature and are also commonly used in clinics and hospitals. Most are really simple to use with a simple stroke across the child's forehead along the temporal artery.
Pacifier Thermometer
These are digital thermometers made in the form of a pacifier and are ideal for babies and young children. These are great for some parents although in order to get an accurate reading the child must keep it in their mouth for up 5 minutes and are not recommended for newborns under 3 months.
Among these varieties my favorite is the temporal artery thermometer for several reasons. Under the arm is not the most accurate area to check a child's temperature and with my toddler she doesn't keep still long enough for digital thermometers to get a reliable reading. A tympanic thermometer, though easy, is also not the most reliable as ear wax build up can interfere with the reading. You also have to be sure they are positioned correctly to get an accurate reading so they can be a little challenging on babies with smaller ear canals. My mother had one of these to use if the kids got sick while staying over and it was a pain to get a good reading. Neither of my children took a pacifier so that wasn't an ideal choice for me and the problem with taking oral temperatures is that if your child recently ate or drank anything it can affect the reading.
Exergen Temporal Artery Scanner
The thing with temporal artery thermometers is that they are found to be more accurate than tympanic and easy to use on infants and children (although they are still not recommended for newborns) We bought an Exergen Temporal Artery Scanner and I love it for so many reasons. It is the preferred choice that our pediatrician uses and it just makes sense as a reliable method; after all, what is the first place you check for a fever? The forehead! And when it comes to something as important as checking a fever I want something I can trust and rely on for accuracy.
- Fast scan
- Easy to Use
- Can be used on kids while sleeping
- Not versatile
- It's not accurate after a bath
- Doesn't come with a case or cover
Other factors that can affect accuracy is if the child's forehead is wet such as after a bath or sweating. If this is the case pat the head dry with a towel lightly then glide the thermometer across the head and behind the ear then release the button. Also it is not versatile like a digital that allows you to check temperature by way of an alternate method. With a digital if your child recently ate or drank making an oral temperature not possible right away you can always check it under the arm or rectally.
I also wish it came with a case or a cover for the head because smudges or dirt on the lens of the scanner can interfere with its accuracy as well. What is nice is that it has an antimicrobial head that naturally eliminates bacteria so it's hygienic and safe for use by multiple members of the family without the need for probe covers.
Another key factor that makes this thermometer convenient is that you can even use it on your sleeping child without disturbing them. You just have to be sure you don't use it on the side they've been lying on. One of the biggest reasons I preferred the temporal as opposed to the tympanic is that it is non-invasive and comfortable for my kids. Just try taking the temperature of a baby with an ear infection using a tympanic thermometer!
These reviews have been paraphrased for your convenience. To read the entire reviews along with others check them out here.
Each time I've used my thermometer I've had consistent results, although I have worked in a doctor's office before too so I have some prior knowledge. I would recommend trying it out a few times on a family member who is not ill when buying one just to see if your readings are consistent. A rule of thumb is if you're getting results that vary in range then you're likely not using it correctly.
Despite the fact that it may take practice to get accustomed to taking a reliable temperature I still highly recommend this product. It is well worth it and you may be able to get a discount on it. Many pediatricians have pamphlets or brochures for the Exergen which contain a mail-in rebate so be sure to ask.


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DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — In the coming election in Istanbul, the Kurds will "stand by the victim against the usurper," the new mayor of Diyarbakir, Adnan Selcuk Mizrakli, says.
"We will not allow thieves like [Binali] Yildirim to succeed," Mizrakli told Al-Monitor in an interview in the city's cultural center, referring to the candidate of the Justice and Development Party (AKP). Mizrakli had been asked which way he would like his Kurdish brethren in Istanbul to vote now that the Supreme Electoral Council has invalidated the March 31 election in Turkey's biggest city and called a new poll for June 23.
The electoral council said a new vote was required because many of the polling-station supervisors had not been civil servants, as required by law. But it gave no evidence that this transgression, a common occurrence in elections, had altered the results.
The rerun is widely seen as a move made under pressure from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the AKP. Yildirim, a former prime minister, had lost May 31 to the opposition's Ekrem Imamoglu by a mere 13,000 votes. During its long rule of Istanbul, the AKP has built a network of close relationships with city council contractors who contribute generously to the party's coffers.
Turks are now holidaying during the Islamic feast of Eid al-Fitr, but when the election campaign starts in earnest next week, Erdogan and the AKP are expected to do all in their power to persuade Istanbul's Kurdish voters either to vote for Yildirim or, if they find that unpalatable, to stay at home.
Abdulhakim Dash, the chairman of the Platform of Eastern and Southeastern Associations, an umbrella organization for groups that assist Kurds who migrate to Istanbul, told Al-Monitor he expects the government to bring in pro-AKP Kurdish elders from southeastern Turkey.
Kurds will not be impressed by any AKP appeals, said Mizrakli, whose city is the virtual Kurdish capital of Turkey.
Even before the electoral council canceled Imamoglu's mayoral certificate, it had disqualified 10 candidates of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) who won in the southeast's local elections. It gave victory to the candidates who came in second — and they all belonged to the AKP.
The electoral council said it was enforcing the rule that people dismissed from the civil service could not hold public office. But it did not explain why it had accepted such candidates in the first place. Once again the electoral council was seen to be giving in to political pressure. Erdogan has frequently accused the HDP of supporting terrorists, a charge the party denies.
"This intervention undermined the people's will and the rule of law," said Mizrakli, who is an HDP member. His co-candidate for mayor in the March 31 election, Hulya Alokmen Uyanik, was disqualified because she, too, had been a civil servant dismissed in the purge that took place after the 2016 coup attempt.
"From western Turkey and Istanbul, there has not been a protest, not even a weak one [against the electoral council's disqualifying the HDP winners],'' he continued. "Despite this unfaithfulness, Kurds are committed to democracy because what Imamoglu went through is something we know very well."
In fact, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the leader of Imamoglu's party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), did condemn the disqualification of the winning Kurdish candidates.
"To say 'I don't give you the mandate' to a person whom you allowed to take part in the elections is against democracy and the rule of law," Kilicdaroglu was quoted as saying April 18 by the Bianet news site.
Mizrakli is proud of Imamoglu's March 31 victory, saying it gave a "doping-like boost to democratic forces in Turkey." He points out that Kurds contributed to Imamoglu's success because the HDP did not field a candidate in Istanbul to avoid splitting the opposition vote.
On June 23, Mizrakli told Al-Monitor, "Kurds will walk toward democracy, rule of law and tomorrow's hopes and freedoms."
Mizrakli is the first elected person to move into the Diyarbakir mayor's office since the government detained the co-mayors Gultan Kisanak and Firat Anli in October 2016, accusing them of terrorism. A month later the government appointed a professional civil servant, Cumali Atilla, to run the city of 930,000 people. The government deposed elected mayors and appointed administrators in more than 90 towns of the southeast.
At the same time, the government opened its purse to the administrators, giving them far more funds than the Kurdish mayors had enjoyed. Ankara seems to have hoped that the administrators' benevolence would persuade voters to support the AKP in the next elections.
It did not work in Diyarbakir. On March 31, 63% of voters stamped their ballots for Mizrakli, a surgeon turned politician, and only 31% voted for Atilla.
In the interview, Mizrakli accused Atilla of a "reckless use of public money." As an example, he said his predecessor had authorized the purchase of 1.8 tons of kadayif, a Turkish sweetmeat.
On the day he got his mayor's certificate, Mizrakli entered his new offices with the press. He was dismayed by the chandelier and marble-clad washroom that Atilla had installed.
"We're now examining all their financial transactions, one by one. I'm personally looking at all the expenditures for health care — checking what was bought against the market price," Mizrakli said.
So far they have found the city has what Mizrakli called a "huge debt" of 759 million Turkish liras ($130 million).
Diyarbakir is rich in history. Built on the banks of the Tigris River, it has been favored by conquerors for centuries. Today the city's traffic flows through the narrow gates of the massive, black basalt walls that were built, destroyed and rebuilt during the Middle Ages. When Richard the Lionheart fought Saladin (a Kurd) for control of the Holy Land, Diyarbakir was on the crusaders' map, but it was called Amed. Kurds use the name today.
Hasan Pasha Han is arguably the finest caravanserai in Turkey. A two-storied structure in black and white stone, it serves everything from breakfast to water pipes to Kurdish delicacies until late at night. Its high-stepped staircases test the fitness of the visitor.
Yet few western Turks come to Diyarbakir. Decades of Kurdish insurgency have given the southeast an unwelcoming image.
When Al-Monitor asked Mizrakli how he hoped to overcome this, he said western Turks have a prejudice against Kurds.
"They like to say that Turks and Kurds are like bone and flesh, but do Turks speak our language? They can sing English songs, but can they sing a Kurdish song?
"In central Diyarbakir one can walk the streets and feel as safe as if one was in Ankara or Istanbul. Feeling secure is not related to their being enough 'security' forces, but to the trust that exists between people.
"Tourists who come will be welcomed," he continued. "And they will leave happy."


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Before the Web became ubiquitous, it was difficult to promote a new programming language. The most popular ones were either pushed by a manufacturer (such as Fortran, originally developed by IBM in the 1950s) or spread fortuitously through word-of-mouth (C, C++).
Still others, more notably BASIC and Ada, emerged from universities or government institutions, but their audiences often remained small and esoteric.
The internet changed all that. Now anyone can not only publish their own language (complete with compiler or interpreter); they can promote it through a variety of forums and code repositories. Ruby, Python, and PHP all spread thanks to the Web.
But even with the Web powering awareness, there are some languages that aren't mainstream and you probably haven't come across them. Nonetheless, they're worth a quick look. Specifically, we're referring to Gravity, Imba, Viper, Morfa and Objeck. Is there anything that might compel you to use them? Let's examine them.
Gravity is an MIT-licensed open-source programming language intended for iOS and Android development. It supports OOP, procedural and functional programming. It has a syntax a bit like Swift (as a "modern" language, it supports lists, maps, and functions as first-class objects and closures). Like Python, all variables are objects. Here's an example of a class:
class Italy {
var population = 60656000;
var area = 301340; // in km2
func density() {
return population/area;
func main() {
var it = Italy();
return it.density(); // returns 201
If Swift didn't exist, then I think Gravity would have more momentum. Though open-source, it's part of the Creo commercial project.
Another open-source project, Imba is used for creating web applications. It has adopted its own virtual DOM (just like React and some other libraries do), only it's claimed to be up to twenty times faster.
Inspired by Ruby and Python, it compiles down to JavaScript and works with existing JavaScript libraries. Unlike, say, CoffeeScript, Imba is not just a different dialect of JavaScript. Here's an example that accepts input and then adds the input to a list.
tag App
prop items
def addItem
if @input.value
items.push(title: @input.value)
@input.value = ""
def toggleItem item
item:completed = !item:completed
- for item in items
- item:title
I was very impressed with the inline examples and the use of Scrimba for interactive tutorials. If you are into JavaScript, then this could be well worth a look. You can try out Imba in the Scrimba.com online interactive screencast learning platform.
Vyper targets the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine). Ethereum is a cryptocurrency platform that lets you sell or buy Ether (the crypto-currency, not the chemical!). The main language used on Ethereum, Solidity, has proven useful for "smart contracts," but some dissatisfaction and security concerns have led to the development of Vyper, which is based on Python (with stronger typing, including support for units of measurement). Here's part of an example:
def transferFrom(_from: address, _to: address, _value: int128(uint256)) -> bool:
if _value <= self.allowed[_from][msg.sender] and \
_value <= self.balances[_from]:
self.balances[_from] -= _value # decrease balance of from address.
self.allowed[_from][msg.sender] -= _value # decrease allowance.
self.balances[_to] += _value # incease balance of to address.
log.Transfer(_from, _to, convert(_value, 'uint256')) # log transfer event.
return True
return False
Loosely based on the open-source language D, Morfa is a general-purpose language that can be used as a substitute for C++, Java or C#. It combines OOP and functional programming and generics. Quite surprisingly, it includes REPL (Read-Eval-Print loop), so you can try it out without needing a full edit-compile-run cycle.
Morfa includes language features that let you create Domain Specific Languages (DSL). These features include operator overloading and user-defined operators, quoting operators, higher-order functions, properties and constants and more. You can create code like this, in the example of creating matrices:
var A = m [1.0, 2.0];
var B = m [A |
var C = m [B, eye(2) |
zeros(2), B ];
Morfa uses LLVM to generate fast code. The benchmarks suggest that, for most applications, it is comparable with C# on Mono and sometimes C/Java in terms of CPU performance. What is a little odd, however, is the licensing, which is GPL 3 for the Morfa compiler, interpreter, shell and C interface generator… but three-clause BSD for the standard library.
Objeck has been around since 2008. It started as a test bed for Object Oriented Programming. The current version is 3.1, and includes libraries that provide support for JSON, RegEx, XML, CSV and database access, as well as HTTP and HTTPS web clients.
The RosettaCode website shows different language solutions to the same problem on each page. It currently has 265 pages containing an Objeck solution, and viewing it is probably the best way to get a feel for the language.
This example is on the "100 doors" page:
bundle Default {
class Doors {
function : Main(args : String[]) ~ Nil {
doors := Bool->New[100];
for(pass := 0; pass < 10; pass += 1;) {
doors[(pass + 1) * (pass + 1) - 1] := true;
for(i := 0; i < 100; i += 1;) { IO.Console->GetInstance()->Print("Door #")->Print(i + 1)->Print(" is ");
if(doors[i]) {
else {
Objeck is cross-platform, with 32/64 bit downloads. It's open source and located on Github.
New hardware platforms such as smart speakers, wearable computing devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) all need to be programmed, and no existing programming language is perfectly suited. Add in cryptocurrencies, browser technologies, machine learning and there's always going to be a need for new languages.
For example, twenty years ago, it was mainly Pascal that used the variable : type syntax (such as a : integer); C, C++, and Java all used type variable syntax (such as int a). But since then, Go, Rust, Kotlin, Swift, Scala, Gravity, Morfa and Nim have all emerged, and all use the same order as Pascal in declarations. Technology is contantly evolving, and today's niche programming language could become tomorrow's juggernaut. With that in mind, it's worth paying attention to the small, interesting languages—they could someday become a very big deal.


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An artist is using some familiar Disney princesses to send a powerful message about rape.
In a statement on her website Saint Hoax, the artist behind the images, said the project is "an awareness campaign targeting minors who have been subject to sexual abuse by a family member. The aim of the poster series is to encourage victims to report their cases in order for the authorities to prevent it from happening again."
Saint Hoax told Huff Po Entertainment she was moved to create the images upon learning a friend had been raped by her father at a young age.
"That story shocked me to my core," she wrote in an email. "As an artist/activist I decided to shed light on that topic again in a new form. I used Disney princess because it's a visual language that my targeted audience would be attracted to."
Images via Saint Hoax.


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photo: Courtney Bell
The Huntington-based band Chum, made up of (from left to right) Jude Blevins, John Lancaster, Chris Tackett and Mac Walker is reuniting for a show on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the V Club, 741 6th Ave., Huntington
Reposted from The Huntington Herald-Dispatch
The story of Chum reads like a literal version of musical chairs. Nearly twenty years after junior high friends Mac Walker and Chris Tackett called up John Lancaster to see about jamming, more than a decade after their sophomore record never got released, after numerous lineup changes and a reunion in 2005, the Huntington-based sludge rock band is back.
Chum plays the V Club October 1st with Horseburner and Tower of the Elephant.
A band's story can read like any relationship between two people over the years: they form, break up and/or fall apart over time. But what makes Chum's story unique so many years after original drummer Chuck Nicholas jumped ship and founding members Walker and Tackett left is that Walker, Tackett and Lancaster, friends since junior high, are still that: friends.
"We're all deaf and hoarse right now, so bear with us," Lancaster said with a laugh over the phone after a just-finished band rehearsal in Walker's basement.
The guys in Chum (Lancaster: vocals/guitar; Walker: guitar; Tackett: bass; Jude Blevins: drums) have been gathering at Walker's every so often preparing for a pair of shows in Huntington and next week in Lexington, where Tackett calls home these days. After years of on-again off-again status, it's good to get together and have a good time, Lancaster said.
"We just make a marathon weekend out of it. Everybody comes in Friday night, and we do a few hours, then go all afternoon Saturday and Sunday. It's been a blast."
"We just make a big party out of it," Walker added.
Tackett said that the enduring friendship and musical collaborations that have existed in the intervening years have helped Chum retain its energy.
"I can tell you right now it sounds really f---ing heavy. I don't know if you can put that in there. It's been cool because with John and Mac playing together in John's solo project, and with Jude, Mac and myself playing in Hyatari together, it almost seems like it was inevitable that we'd get together and do this."
Bringing Blevins on as drummer was a no-brainer and, for Blevins, who'd seen Chum open for Helmet at Ritter Park years ago, a great call to get.
"I was honored, of course," Blevins said. "I'm sure they could've had anybody, any drummer they would've called would have jumped at it. I think it's pretty cool.
Walker said the original chemistry is still there.
"It gets to be kind of like second nature, because you can almost predict what the other guy is thinking when you're playing and writing. A few of these songs we are playing, we never released, so it's great to bring those songs back to life."
John Lancaster on Headhunter:
"For these upcoming shows we actually recorded an old song we wrote around 1997 called "Headhunter." It was originally intended for that second record that never happened. When we played it live, people really liked it, so we thought it would be cool to record it and put it online for a free download."
Tackett said what was once old, as far as Chum goes, is new again.
"One of the reasons I like to revisit Chum is because the material holds up even though some of this stuff is fifteen years old. A lot of the stuff we were writing back at that time, I consider it to be pushing the envelope as far as our song structures and tunings. It's a little more common nowadays, but back then you didn't hear it too often. The songs have held up well and have that energy and are really heavy, so I like to revisit it because they don't feel old to me, they feel just as current as when we were writing them back in the day."
It almost seemed like a drag, or maybe it was fitting, to ask the "heavy" questions of the guys: why did things go wrong, and when, back in the mid-to-late 1990's?
Maybe it was the lack of label support after releasing "Dead To The World" on the Santa Monica, California-based Century Media Records? Walker addressed that angle.
"I think what happened was, the label wasn't really into the band anymore, they weren't liking the new material. We were rehearsing and writing new material and it just seemed like a lot of work wasn't going anywhere. That seemed like the beginning of the end."
For Tackett, internal chemistry issues arose after original drummer Chuck Nicholas left to join West Virginia contemporaries Karma To Burn before DTTW was even released.
"For me, when Chuck left the band, the songwriting, the whole process kind of changed," Tackett said, speaking diplomatically. "Mac and myself feed off each other, and Chuck and John fed off each other, and we all worked well as a foursome. All the songs that were on [DTTW] and the two [1994 cassette] EPs were hashed out in a room together.
"We had that chemistry, and the songwriting was effortless.
"After Chuck left, we had to write with other people and it wasn't the same, and the music started to change, not for better or worse, just different. So for me, the Chum era kind of ended when Chuck left the band."
Tackett on Nicholas leaving (continued):
"Chuck doesn't get enough credit as a songwriter. Correct me if I'm wrong John, but didn't Chuck contribute lyrics and concepts? (John answers in background) He definitely helped with arrangements. With Chuck, he was really an experimental guy, and he'd just go off the deep end and just do stuff to be funny and it would end up a song. It was a weird way to write but it worked for us as a band."
So many years later, Lancaster, Tackett and Walker, with mutual friend Blevins, are looking to not only keep their friendship intact, but Chum too. The internet age offers an avenue of communication that can facilitate long-distance collaboration, as Lancaster displayed recording and releasing his solo debut, "Phantom Moon," last year.
Also, just as important, Chum's fans are able to generate a mutually reinforcing energy, whether its picking songs for a set list, asking about merch, or remembering favorite shows from the past on the Chum Facebook page.
"It's pretty much the main inspiration for us doing it at this point," Lancaster said of the fans. "We get messages from people talking about the band, it's just great to know that people are excited about it."
Tackett on new Chum releases:
"We haven't discussed making a new album together at this point, but at this point who needs a record label? With a project like Chum, if we wanted to release a record for free, at this point it's about sharing the music with people who love it. It's a labor of love for us to play and record this music."
Walker said, just like at practice, at the V Club show Saturday, it's going to be a party.
"It's great. We've got people coming in from all over the place, so it's more than a reunion, we're getting to see old friends too."
Old friends indeed, Tackett said, summing up Chum's future.
"We're all basically like brothers at this point, having grown up together. I don't see any reason for us to stop making music anytime soon."
If you go:
Chum, Horseburner, Tower of the Elephant
Where: The V Club, 741 6th Avenue, Huntington (304) 781-0680
When: Saturday, October 1st, 10 p.m.
Cost: $8
Info: http://www.vclublive.com/