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Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), India launches EPF Account Passbook or e-Passbook just like Bank Passbook to Check EPF Balance, Transaction Online website http://members.epfoservices.in/. Over 50 million subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO can now obtain e-passbook along with details of their updated accounts online. In order to avail this facility, the active subscribers would have to register themselves on the EPFO portal by furnishing their account details. The facility to obtain e-passbook will be available only for active members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and would not be extended to those whose accounts are inoperative, settled or have negative balance EPFO Launches Member Portal for Employee, Where Employee can check own PF Status ONLINE.
How to Register for EPF Account Passbook ONLINE:
*STEP-1. Visit EPFO Members Website: http://members.epfoservices.in/
*STEP-2. Register online to view your EPF Account Passbook on website by Click over REGISTER Button at bottom of website page or visit: http://members.epfoservices.in/employee_reg_form.php
*STEP-3. Register at New page with using your MOBILE NO, DOB, PAN Card, NAME, and EMAIL.
*STEP-4. Now Click over GEN PIN Button to get PIN on your Mobile No.
*STEP-5. A PIN No will be sent to your Mobile to enter the next level, Enter PIN No. sent from EPFO on your registered Mobile to space provided and click over SUBMIT Button.
*STEP-6: Now you will get SMS regarding successful registration and Message on Page "Registration successful. Your username and pasword has been sent to your mobile number. Please login to the EPFO portal with the same. Please relogin here to continue further."
*STEP-7: Now Re–login through website http://members.epfoservices.in/index.php through Login space provided on top right of page.
*STEP-8: Select option from CHOOSE YOUR DOCUMENT which you have used during registration i.e. PAN CARD NO. and Mobile No. and Click over Sign In Button.
*STEP-9: Now Your are done with registration Process and get MEMBER PORTAL PAGE With WELCOM MR. XYZ. From This is page where you can check or Download Online Balance details or E-Passbook.
*STEP-10: To Check Balance or Previous Transaction Click over Download E-PASSBOOK => Download E-PASSBOOK.
Select the state where your establishment is covered.
Select State => Karnataka
Select your EPFO Office = > Bangalore
Enter your Account Number = EPF ACCOUNT NO
Name as on PF Slip: ABC.
Now click over get Details Button
You will get EPF Details if your E-Passbook is available to EPFO.
*STEP-11: In some cases when EPFO, Company, State Govt., Central Govt or PSU didn't provided details then you will get Message. "Your e-Passbook is not available" Don't worry there is solution all you have to do is click over "SEND REQUEST TO GET YOUR E-PASSBOOKS" Button provided.
You will get Message once click over button " Sending e-Passbook request for Member Account number: *****002*00*0000000**0 please Confirm."
Click on OK Button.
Now you will get message "Your e-Passbook request has been accepted. You shall be intimated on SMS when the same is available. You can check back after 3 days."
You EPF Details are not available as per EPFO the facility at present is only for the members for whom the employer has uploaded the Electronic Challan Cum Return for the wage month of May 2012 onwards.
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I sat in my recliner with a pile of presents at my knees, my friends and family had thrown a surprise birthday party for me. It was a grand old time, we cooked bratwurst out on the grill and socialized then had cake, and now we were getting down to the presents. My niece Jess handed me a large present and said, this I from Drew and I, happy birthday Uncle Jim. I opened it to find a very nice stainless steel coffee maker, which I thanked them kindly for, hugs were exchanged, and it went to the side of the chair as I began to open the rest of my gifts.
After the party, we cleaned up, and I placed the coffee maker in the top shelf of the pantry, at the very back, where it would remain for the next eleven years. You see, I don't drink coffee but I thought I would keep the gift in case we entertained someone who did. Anytime I thought about using it for a friend, I determined that we would need to go buy coffee, and set it up, and it would just be too much trouble. After two or three years, we forgot completely that the coffee maker was even there, as we began to store the doggie treats in front of them. When we moved to a new home after eleven years, we re-discovered the coffee maker, but things had now changed, I now drank coffee and was pleasantly surprised at my forgotten gift. I could not wait to set it up at my new home and brew the hazelnut coffee I had come to like so much.
I have often wondered about the Holy Spirit and how he works in some people's lives, yet does not figure prominently in others. When I was a younger man, I thought of the Holy Spirit in terms of my conscience. Whenever I felt the danger bells going off in my head because I was about to do something I knew was wrong, I called it an attack of the Holy Spirit. I have often had believer brothers and sisters that have gotten caught up in things that they knew were clearly wrong, and I often wondered if they had heard the warning bells like I do, but I still didn't get it. As I grew older, I met men and women who were Christians who seemed to be different from other followers I had known, as though they were enlightened in some way. In questioning them over the year's one thing I found in common, they all claimed to live by the spirit. Acts 2:38 says; 38Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
I must admit, I never really even understood what the Holy Spirit was, or how I would receive a gift of it. Would I feel a change in my soul, the Apostle Peter said we would get the gift, but I was still waiting. I just figured it was a holy attitude that I would begin to have, maybe some sort of a righteous presence I would begin to have over the years. And I did not understand how some Christians had this "enlightenment" and seemed to be truly "on fire" for the Lord, yet many of us were just going through the motions and did not seem to have "the gift". I would find myself reading the Bible out of obligation, because it is what we are supposed to do.
Back to the coffee maker, like the coffee maker that was given to me as a gift, I chose not to use it. I placed it at the back of the top shelf of the pantry, because I didn't know what to do with it, yet I thought I may have need of it at sometime in the future, so I kept it. All of us who are followers of Christ receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, but many of us never really understand how the Spirit lives in us, is accessible to us, and will guide us in all we do if we let Him. Walking in the Spirit was the difference to me between living in Christian mediocrity and walking with purpose each and every day. But the Spirit will not automatically take the wheel and steer you in the right direction, first we must submit to his gentle leading and ask God to lead you through the Spirit. This was a life changing time for me, and I never want to go back. The Spirit is a gift, what you do with Him is up to you, He is there waiting to lead you into a great adventure in your faith, all you need to do is be willing. God Bless

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A must-attend session is HealthPack's signature panel of OR nurses and technicians. Each year, we bring in a panel of local hospital professionals on the "front lines" to review and critique your commercialized packages live, on a closed-circuit feed. Afterward, the panelists join the conference and answer your questions. Talk directly with your end users—there's never an empty seat in the room!
HealthPack is designed for medical device packaging decision-makers, from directors to managers to package engineers and R&D team members. The conference program is developed with the assistance of an advisory committee of veteran professionals working in all corners of the industry. HealthPack 2019 also will include a preconference interactive session, a tabletop exhibit hall and plenty of networking time.
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HealthPack 2019 will explore today's medical device packaging trends and challenges, addressing topics such as:Opening Keynote
The Evolution of Packaging: Time to Move from Commodity to a Value-Added Proposition
Dr. Laura Bix, Michigan State University School of Packaging
A Fireside Chat with the FDA
Patrick Weixel, Food and Drug Administration
New Developments–ISO 11607
Michael Scholla, DuPont Protection Solutions
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Arrive early for our preconference workshop on ISO 16775. (Separate paid registration required.)
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Live from HealthPack 2018: 4 Ways to Impress Nurses (and a Few Ways Not To)
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Harmonizing ISO 11607 with the EU's Medical Device Regulations
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Alkaadhem is as low as 10-1 favourite for the Freephone Stanleybet Lincoln following the publication of the weights for the Doncaster handicap.
Corals have the four-year-old, trained by Marcus Tregoning, at the head of the market on 10-1 after the lightly-raced four-year-old colt was allotted 9st 1lb for the one-mile cavalry charge on Saturday, March 27.
But he as big as 16-1 with Ladbrokes and the Tote.
William Hill have Fremen (8st 8lb) at the head of their betting at 12-1, while Ladbrokes make last year's winner Pablo (9st 6lb) favourite on 14-1.
And the Tote have six co-favourites on 16-1: Alkaadhem, Chivalry, Desert Opal, Fremen, Pablo and Shoal Creek.
The market mover of the day, though, was the Ed Dunlop-trained Swift Tango who, after scoring at Lingfield yesterday, was cut to 20-1 from 33-1 by William Hill and installed as a 20-1 chance by Coral. He escapes a penalty, leaving his weight as 8st 3lb.
Suggestive (best-priced 25-1) and Akshar (20-1) head the weights. Trained by Dermot Weld and William Haggas respectively, the pair must shoulder 9st 10lb in the £100,000 feature with the former bidding to become the first Irish-trained winner since Weld's Saving Mercy in 1984.
Weld also has American Derby winner Evolving Tactics on 9st 7lb, while the challenge from across the Irish Sea is boosted by Aidan O'Brien's Shoal Creek (9st 2lb), Sahara Desert (9st 2lb) and High Country (8st 7lb).
Pablo has been allotted 9st 6lb, 9lb more than when he landed a major gamble in the race last year.
Zucchero, the winner in 2002, has 7st 9lb compared to 8st 13lb when landing his big success, while 2001 victor Nimello has 7st 4lb as opposed to 8st 9lb in his glory year, meaning he is unlikely to make the cut.
NEWMARKET trainer David Loder has explained his thinking behind the booking of Johnny Murtagh as stable jockey - and expressed the hope that the Irishman might be as successful for him as "Eric Cantona was for Alex Ferguson".
Loder, who this season is training without the full force of Sheikh Mohammed behind him, celebrated a winner at Lingfield this afternoon.
On the subject of Murtagh, he said: "The most important thing is not what the trainer thinks, but what the owners want.
"When it became obvious that Jamie (Spencer) was going to Ballydoyle and that Frankie (Dettori) would be busier with Godolphin than he has been, it seemed important to me that we had a regular top-class jockey who was available to ride the horses should the owners wish.
"After discussing it with the owners, Johnny was in the hat, and Darryll (Holland), who is very good and has ridden a lot of winners for me.
"Johnny seemed to be the obvious choice and he was the one that was most popular with the owners.
"He will be an asset to the stable and is one of the few world-class jockeys who you would be happy to have riding for you in any top-class race around the world. That can only be an advantage.
"He will be based in Ireland but will be over for most of the week when the season gets going, but there is no rush at the moment.
NORTHERN raider Telemoss heads to Cheltenham on Saturday to contest the Ladbroke Trophy Chase in a bid to avenge a defeat at the track last month.
The ten-year-old was beaten into third place behind Iris Royal in the Tripleprint Gold Cup, and Cumbrian-based trainer Nicky Richards is expecting an improved performance this weekend.
ONLINE poker website UltimateBet.com became the latest sponsor of a British Classic when they were today announced as the new backer of the Guineas Festival at Newmarket.
The first Classics of the season will be known as the UltimateBet.com 2000 Guineas and 1000 Guineas.


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If you've noticed my lack of posts recently, it's because I've been out on vacation. But I'm back now and here's a look at the makeup I took along with me which is literally all I've been wearing on my face for the past couple of weeks.
I didn't bother with foundation or any other base for that matter, because I knew I was going to be outdoors and its too freakin' hot for anything layered on my skin. Therefore, just my Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen for me.
I did wear concealer, though, and I am currently obsessed with the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer. I used my little sample sized Bobbi Brown Illuminating Powder to set it, and it stayed put all day. Together, I think, they did a great job making me look less sleep deprived and much brighter.
I carried along my Maybelline Chai Latte Eyeshadow Palette for my brows, mostly, and just in case I felt like I need a little glitter on the eyes. And finally the Maybelline Hyper Sharp Liner and L'oreal Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara finished the eyes for me.
I didn't really carry anything for my cheeks because I didn't think I'd wear blush. So I skipped straight to the lips with my two Maybelline Color Bloom lip balms in Pink Blossom and Peach Blossom and my much loved Lakme Enrich Satin Lipstick in number 129. However, I ended up just slicking on the lip balm and using the lipstick as blusher, instead and I think it all worked out pretty well.
And that was all. I'm glad I'm back now and can switch up my makeup a little bit. Everyone likes a little change, right?
I did one of these posts back in back in November last year too, so if you want to check that out click here.


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The Golf Collage
November 2017
Hi there folks,
We had another fantastic journey on our Golf Collage and thank you very much for joining us and making it such an enjoyable trip! This trip was really special for Al and Jan-Louis, or better known as 'Jay-Lo'. On this Collage we also had our largest number of golfers on board at 40! It was so great for us to see everyone play their best for that special prize of first place. Well done to all our individual and team winners for each game and a special congrats to our winners of the over-all leader-board.
We want to add a special welcome to Jan-Louis Nel. He has been a great ambassador for golf since a very young age and it is great to have him on our team. Jan-Louis currently plays of a +4 handicap (yep, the one where you shoot below 70 all the time…) and he has a dream to walk the fairways alongside the great champions of the world. We wish him all the very best with the success story he is already in the process of creating. It was great to travel with him and we are looking forward to welcoming him on-board the Rovos Rail in 2018.
Our Winners:
LADIES' CHAMPION: Ita Redmond with at 202 points.
MEN's CHAMPION: Tom Gatsonides at 189 points.
Very well played!
You have all captured some amazing images and we'd love for you to share it on our Facebook Page. Please go and 'like' our page and upload your special memory.
Please see the leader-board below as well as some small swing tips to help generate that consistency in your swing we are all looking for.


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I really like today's mani! I started with two coats of Julep Taylor which is a dark periwinkle creme. Then, I did one coat of I Love Nail Polish Cheshire Blues (an indie brand) that is a glitter with pink hearts, silver hexes, and more!
Because hard stuff is the worst.


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Prepare For Long Holiday Traveling
The important thing that you have to do before you leave the house for holiday is by unplugging any unnecessary equipment that connect to electricity like TV, radio, computer, air conditioner, and so forth. This can help you to reduce the use of electricity as well as reduce the chance of fire while you are away. Also, it is important to hide the sign that you are away in order to avoid the burglar comes. You can ask someone to take your daily newspaper, mail, and set your lights on timer so that your house does not look empty.
Moreover, before you start the journey, it is better for you to prepare the map in order to avoid getting lost during the trip. Bring the map which includes directions that easy to read so that you will not get difficulty to find the place you are searching for. Also, do not forget to find information about the weather of your destination. Do not let bad weather disturb your holiday.
Furthermore, checking out the condition of your car is also important before you go for long holiday traveling. Bring your car to the car shed if you can not check it by yourself. Just make sure that everything is in good condition in order to make you comfortable while you are on the road.
In addition, since you will leave your house for long time for holiday, you need to ask someone to take care of your pets. Do not forget to leave your number to the keeper of your pets so that they can contact you easily if they need to ask something about your pets.
Finally, if you want to get your holiday to be safe, happy, and joyful, you need to take time to prepare for the trip. Just make sure that everything is already checked and finished so that your holiday will be perfect. Have a nice holiday!
Travel Light With One Bag
If you are going out of the country, the better thing to do is to buy clothes from the street, instead of packing that luxurious, branded stuff. They can be worn and dumped, and need not be brought back. Carry instant ready to eat food this will save your time and you will get more fun instead of arranging something to eat. Pack your bag neatly; things will occupy less space then.
If you are planning to go aboard then definitely you will bring something from that country. So pack your luggage and bags accordingly. Overloaded with heavy luggage and extra bags will not give you more independent and you will not get more fun.
Quick Tips for Traveling Light
1. Choose a lightweight and easy to carry bag.
2. Check weather report of the place you are going to travel. Put cloths according to its climatic condition.
3. Organize your packing space carefully and put items inside of other items to utilize maximum space.
4. Keep your sunglasses, hand lotion, ear plugs, snacks, lipsticks, toothbrush, comb, pen, water, medicines and other necessary items in the top of your bag or in a separate hand bag.
5. Keep your ID, visa, credit cards and money in a security pouch. Also keep some small currency in your pocket for little purchases.
Traveling in the Tropics
First and foremost, travel in the tropics means you're basking under the glorious warmth of a stronger sun than you're used to. As you revel in that gorgeous tan you're developing, it is worth remembering to take precautions against sun burn and dehydration. Carry your sun block and drinking water around wherever you go, and not just when you're at the beach. Dress in cool cottons to keep the humidity at bay, and wear a hat and sunglasses.
While swimming in the sea, watch out for jelly fish stings and other similar hazards that can put a damper on your holiday cheer. If you discover a seemingly idyllic and deserted beach where the sea appears calm, think twice, thrice or more before you dive in. Some areas have strong undercurrents that just might send you on your last vacation in the sky. Always get enough information from local authorities about the best and safest places to bathe before deciding to strike out on your own, whether it's for a swim or a hike.
Eating out is an exciting adventure when travelling in the tropics. Strange cuisines ranging from fragrant to the grotesque tempt and dare your palate into trying things you normally would beat away with a stick. Well, you're on holiday and it's only natural to want to try anything once. This could result in anything from irritable bowel syndrome to Delhi belly. Well, now would be a good time to remind you to carry toilet tissue with you if you intend to be away from your hotel for a long time. Most toilets, especially in rural areas, do not stock tissue and you can save yourself tonnes of embarrassment if you have some with you!
You don't have to have something exotic to upset your stomach; even a mundane salad or iced drink can make you double over from bacteria in contaminated water. Avoid salads and ice unless you're sure of the source. Wash all fresh fruits thoroughly or better yet, eat only what you can peel. Make sure you carry medication for holiday tummy or food poisoning recommended by your doctor at home. Drinking from the tap is not an option in most countries. It's safer to carry your trusty brand of bottled water with you from your hotel if you intend to be out all day.
Mosquito repellents and bug sprays are a must when travelling in the tropics. Consult your doctor about the need for malaria vaccinations before you set out. While in the tropics try and stay indoors during late evenings when the mosquitoes swarm around. Shut doors and windows or use screens if they are available. You'll be better off in the hilly areas where you get to enjoy all the benefits of tropical countries without the hassle of blood sucking insects.
Before travelling to the tropics, discuss with your travel agent and your doctor, the need for certain immunizations such as yellow fever, depending on the area you're travelling to and general ones such as tetanus shots. Some countries require mandatory shots, while others don't seem to stress the need for any. Consult your doctor about the need for rabies shots if you intend to travel to remote areas or be in contact with animals. It would be in your interests, especially if travelling with kids, to check what applies to you.
Carry your own stock of first aid supplies including pain killers, band aids, disinfectants and even sterile disposable needles in case you need an injection are a good idea if you intend visiting remote areas. Make sure you get up to date information about seasonal viruses that are about at your tropical destination. Get authentic information about occasional health hazards such as bird flu, dengue fever, or other epidemics that may be making the rounds.
Read up on the place you intend to visit. Having an idea of what to expect, local customs, and food habits will smooth your transition and help you relax into your vacation more quickly. Getting to know the local people and gaining an understanding of their way of life and culture enriches your vacation in many ways, giving you a far deeper perspective of the place you are visiting. But don't abandon your native caution entirely as you relax, as touts or scammers can be rampant around tourist spots anywhere in the world. Watch out for pick pockets and petty crime. Never pull out a wad of notes in public. Always keep small change in separate pockets for easy access.
Spending Overseas Advice
Travel money exchange rates vary between suppliers and are affected by a country's financial situation, including interest rates, inflation and supply and demand. This is called the floating rate and it is not controlled by a government as a fixed rate may be.
When the pound is not performing well against other currencies it is imperative to secure the best conversion. On the 19th July 2018 the pound fell to its lowest rate against the US dollar in over 8 months and it has also dropped against the euro. Securing a poor rate can be costly.
Comparing travel money exchange rates is always wise; it can cost a surprising amount to use a high street favourite or the airport. By purchasing money in advance, the holiday money exchange should offer money for luxuries and treats.
Often, the best rates for currency and pre-paid cards are achieved via online purchases with reputable providers. Using a live comparison website takes just a couple of minutes and is simple to navigate. There's no need to leave your desk or home; the information is at your fingertips.
You should consider how to mix your spending money; taking just currency is a risky strategy so travellers cheques or a pre-paid card are safer alternatives. Experts recommend that you at least take a small amount of cash to pay for taxis, souvenirs and snacks.
Be aware that credit and debit cards are subject to fees when used abroad and that not paying a bill in full can lead to interest; another cost to be avoided.
Pre-paid cards
A pre-paid card is growing more popular, this option is replacing travellers cheques.
The pre-paid card performs like a debit card and has chip and pin protection.
Pre-paid cards are not linked to bank accounts. Only the amount loaded on the card can be lost or stolen.
Cards can be loaded with one currency or several if travel takes you between countries with differing currencies. A fixed travel money exchange rate is offered.
Users can top up their cards at a Mastercard or Visa ATM (fees may apply.)
Travellers cheques
Travellers cheques are familiar and safe.
They allow you to budget as you go.
When changing the cheques in to currency don't forget to check the holiday money exchange fees and rates to get an excellent conversion.
Debit and credit cards
Debit and credit cards are normally charged approximately 2-3{85629059ac2e8044767bece865d2d09c2b75f5dda6ed1c8364a24627c269000d} when used overseas and interest may be applied.
There may not be ATM availability in lesser known, lesser populated resorts.
A debit card does not cover faulty or undelivered items.A credit card will cover the above.
Never leave a currency, travellers cheque or pre-paid card purchase until the last possible moment. Airports, and ferry ports, are prone to offering the poorest rates and unattractive fees because the suppliers know that you are limited in your possibilities; you can't shop around, head to the high street or happily wait until you arrive in resort.
Trust a travel money exchange rate comparison website like travelmoney.com to advise and protect your interests.
Travel Reservations
Flight Arrangements
Get your flight ticket ahead of time. While you can use a stand by ticket this might not be a good thing if you have children or elderly people with you.
Passports: You forgot to apply for what?
You will be surprised to know that one of the things the first Space travelers had was a set of passports. Early space flight was planned exceptionally well, but there was the chance that a capsule would enter the atmosphere and drift into a foreign country. They could then show their passports to a farmer who might have never heard of America. If this rule is still followed I am not sure.
Look at the following:
1. Make sure you have a passport
2. When does it expire?
3. Will it expire while you are on holiday?
4. Can you travel on a temporary passport?
5. Get a passport long before you need one.
6. Before you go make sure you have spare pages especially if you will visit different countries.
Visas: You need your visa when?
Find out if you need to have a visa. Sometimes you can get a visa on the border. Do not go to Mozambique from South Africa only to find you need to go back 400km because you need to apply in Pretoria. Do not assume anything when you need a visa. While a visa application can be handled in hours, some demand you apply a week in advance. Check the internet for the correct period, and office.
Super Tip: Certain countries demand you hand in your application before a certain time in the morning. Do not think you can slip in at the last second. Trust me I have had to turn around and come back the next day. While the person behind the glass will look at you and listen to your sad story they have a right to refuse your application. They often do.
Currency Exchange: You want to pay with what?
Get your traveler checks by arranging it with the bank ahead of time. You may exchange money into a different currency on the airport but make sure you have enough to last until you can exchange more money at a hotel or other convenient places. Convert your money at banks whenever possible as they give better rates than hotels, travel agencies, exchange booths and tourist offices. It is more expensive to purchase the currency in your own country than it is once you have reached your destination.
Health: You really need all these pills?
Follow the rules because if you entered or will enter certain countries you need to prove you have taken the prescribed medication or had the injections. Arrange health insurance and if you have a chronic illness talk to your doctor for help. Get the medication for your epilepsy, heart condition and wear your Medic Alert Identification Tag. Keep the medication in the original labeled vials.
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Selecting Best Travel Toys
While coloring books encourage some creativity, go beyond with coloring crafts. A color your own mask does double duty as a creative project and then leads into imaginative play as your child pretends to be the animal represented by the mask.
Activity books filled with games and mazes are used to foster learning and fine motor skills. Creativity is enhanced when the selected books include pictures to color or complete.
Small toys, such as bendable figures, animals or small cars, encourage imagination through let's pretend games. Use finger puppets to create puppet shows for toddlers or have your kids create a puppet show for you.
Ball toss games and bead mazes develop fine motor skills and are just plain fun! You would be surprised how much energy a child can expend trying to master a new skill such as the ball toss game without ever leaving their seat. Competitive spirits are fueled by the creation of contests such as the most successes in a row or fewest misses over ten tries.
Simple puzzles such as the Tangle, happy cubes or magic loops serve to foster learning and creativity in kids of all ages. Level of difficulty is crucial – too hard and your child will get frustrated, too easy and it is not fun.
About Internet and Travel Planning
The reach of Internet in Travel and Tourism is like never before, and it's increasing day by day. You can find several websites competing with each other for any of the popular tourist destinations around the world. Even, any respectable airlines, hotel and tour companies must have a website loaded with information and different packages. Then there are enormous blogs and personal websites owned and managed by tour enthusiasts fully loaded with their personal encounters to the places visited by them. These blogs and personal websites can be the best guide in planning for a vacation.
Need for Travel Agencies and Tour Planners
However, need for travel agencies and tour planners are always there. You need services of these experienced Online Travel Agents to handle your international travel needs. They become more important in case of planning a complex, multi-modal and multi location trips, especially when in groups. You can have added benefit of reduced fares or additional services with Airlines and Hotels after booking a package with their associate Travel Agents.
Benefits of Tour Planning with Online Travel Agents
Online travel agents offer best deal for you suited for every budget according to the occasion. They offer several seasonal packages for popular occasions like New Year, Christmas, summer holidays or winter vacations. Most of them also offer exclusively planned wedding tour packages for newlywed couples. When you are planning your honeymoon trip, it's impossible to ignore several attractive packages offered by top travel agents. Because none other than these experienced travel agents can suggest you better places to go for a lonely and much private place for vacation full of romance, love and ecstasy.
Travel Safe and Light
1. Research. Do a little research regarding the place you're going to visit to know its culture. This is probably a common practice but I would like to still include it here. There are some practices that are considered rude in one country but accepted in others. You don't want to get into trouble, especially in a foreign land, right? For instance, it is considered rude to point or touch something with your foot in Thailand because they consider it the dirtiest part of the human body.
2. Secure important documents. Important documents would include your passport, vouchers, boarding tickets, etc. I recommend allotting a compartment within your bag for this so that these documents remain together and would be easier to locate when necessary.
3. Do not put all your money in one place. It's now practical to not put all your hard earned money in your wallet or pocket when you're traveling. Keep the bulk of your money somewhere safe and just place on your wallet enough cash to get you through the day. If you're going to place it in your pocket, make sure it is deep enough or have flaps for added security. This is why I love cargo shorts or pants. It has lots of pockets that have buttons or velcro.
I recommend you sew an inside pocket on your jeans where you can safely keep your money. I asked a local seamstress to make an inside pocket for my jeans. Just ask him/her to add a velcro so that the pocket will have additional security. If you can do this with the lower garments you're going to bring, you don't have to worry about losing your money or getting robbed. Unless of course, the robber asks you to give him all your clothes. Yikes!
4. Mark your belongings. I have this habit of marking my things with stickers, especially my gadgets. For example, I can immediately spot my mobile phone even when surrounded by other phones because I have a butterfly sticker on mine. Even my digicam have heart stickers to have a distinctive mark. My parents do this kind of marking with all their things, including luggage, pens, containers, etc.
Put neon orange stickers on your luggage. The stickers are easy to spot, especially when you're looking for your luggage on the baggage belt inside the airport. You can easily see if someone mistakenly gets it.
5. Have a copy of important documents. If in case you misplace your passport or a travel voucher, it would be easier to replicate or verify your ownership if you have a clear copy on hand. As you can see from the previous photo, I have a photocopy of my passport that I keep inside my luggage at all times.
6. Have a hard copy of important numbers. Do not rely on keeping all important data on your gadgets. It's important that you have a written copy of important contacts like your passport no., credit card nos., your credit card/s customer assistance nos., etc. If you lose your card for example, you can easily contact your bank to cut any further transactions made through your credit card. If you only have these numbers in your mobile phone for example, and lost your phone together with your cards, then you'd have a difficult time reaching your bank for assistance.
7. Separate your money from your credit cards. I see most people who places their money along with their cards in one wallet. I recommend separating them. Put your cards in another wallet. This way, you only need to take out your money if you're paying in cash or take out your card if you're charging your purchase.
8. Use Pacsafe products! Girls and guys alike have with them a bag for their daily use during travels. I recommend investing in Pacsafe products. It has special features that helps every traveler secure their belongings. I particularly like the Pacsafe models which you can use as a body bag. I feel more secure when my bag is in front of my body. It's easier to get things out of it as well.
In this light, I'm eyeing the Pacsafe Venture Safe 200. It's a compact travel bag that I can use daily. The Venture Safe 200 is roomy enough to carry all the necessary things I need for the day.
It's chic and since it's a Pacsafe, it has a 4 anti-theft features: eXomesh slashguard in front, side and bottom panels, slashproof adjustable shoulder strap, snatchproof shoulder strap allows the bag to anchor to a secure fixture, and tamperproof zippers.
Traveling Light Tips:
1. Know the weather. Before you start packing, know the weather in the place you're going. You might be bringing clothes that are not appropriate.
2. Bring only necessary amount of toiletries. I am very guilty of bringing bottles of toiletries that makes my luggage heavy. Bring only the amount that is necessary. You can purchase toiletries like shampoo, conditioners, toothpaste, lotion, etc. in sachets that are more practical to pack. If you have to bring toiletries that are not available in sachets, there are mini containers that you can purchase in groceries so that you'll only be bringing the necessary amount that you need. Make sure to secure the covers of bottles by taping them firmly.
3. Avoid heavy garments. Unless necessary, avoid bringing clothes that are heavy like denim jeans or bath towels. There are various travel towels now available which are more compact and more absorbent to bring along.
4. Bring compact shoes. There are foldable, compact but comfortable walking shoes available in the market. Instead of bringing bulky shoes, bring those that are foldable and compact. There are brands out there that offer comfort and style for walking shoes.
Foldable shoes can save you space and weight. This picture is a sample of female foldable shoes. There are also other brands that offers compact shoes for both male and female. I recommend packing these instead of shoes that will take a lot of space.
5. Use light weight luggage. If you'll be traveling that requires you to bring a large luggage, look for one that is light by itself. I've seen a lot of luggage that are heavy even when they're empty. 1kg off the weight of your luggage will go a long way.
Staying Fit While Traveling
- See if your current gym at home has a location in the city where you will be traveling to. If not, they might have a partnership with another gym that offers free or discounted admission.
- Always take the stairs rather than the elevator. For a real workout, walk up and down the staircase at your hotel.
- Get maps of the area you will be visiting and find the best safe walking paths and trails. (Hotel concierges are a great resource.)
- If the weather is not satisfactory, find a mall or other large indoor place where you can walk. Malls generally open early in the morning to accommodate walkers.
- Bring an exercise band with you for simple strength-training exercises you can do in your room.
- A basic workout of sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, yoga and stretching can be done just about anywhere.
- Try not to get off schedule. This will help you get back on your usual routine when arriving home and also to help combat jetlag.
Survive Traveling with Kids
To top it all off, well, you're with your loving family. What more can you ask for? Everything is going to be a cinch. Nothing will go wrong. Nothing will dampen your day. The trip will be a smashing hit.
If that's your first notion of traveling with kids and your partner, better wake up.
You're in for a huge surprise down the road to an entire new world that you wouldn't want to be in (for a few minutes, I guess, until you get your marbles up and about, and working again).
Oh, it may be quite a good road to travel on with your partner since you have been together enough to know each other's personal antics.
But, with your kids? That's a completely different story.
What you need to remember is this: This isn't a fairy-tale. This is real life.
So, expect the ear-piercing screams from time to time. The I-want-to-see-that-too or I-want-to-be-the-first-one fights, the I-am-hungry, I-am-thirsty, I-am-tired, or I-want-to-go-to-the-bathroom situations that will send you faster to a nervous breakdown if you're not too careful.
As much as this may sound so depressing to you, it doesn't mean that you have to cancel the trip, and wait 'til your kids are already grown and mature enough to behave throughout your long road travel.
Here are a few guideposts to make your road adventure more bearable, and (at least) a bit relaxing for your frazzled nerves.
One: Bring Their Favorite Toys.
Whether it's the latest gizmo gadget around, or the fluffiest or scariest of creatures ever made by man, children would usually have their own favorite toys or dolls that they would ALWAYS like to bring along.
So, don't forget that teddy bear, that scary monster, or other toys that you know your kids will bawl over, miss so much, or try to persuade you in going back home for.
Two: Keep Them Free from Hunger or Thirst.
Adults can probably hold off their hunger or thirst for a few minutes or so. Typically, kids can't do the same (and you shouldn't expect them to).
They get antsy when they're hungry or thirsty.
So, don't leave home without eating a heavy meal if you would like to have a better road trip.
While you're at it, why don't you grab a few goodies to munch on during your trip? You can have that initially prepared at home. Or, you can just buy them while you're on the road.
Food is the number one type of distraction that will definitely keep your children busy and satisfied.
Three: Get Ready to Keep Them Amused.
Aside from their toys and munchies, you may also want to play a game with them. Prepare something that you can all do without you having to look at them and taking your eyes off the road. For this, trivia questions may come in handy.
Now, these things are too elementary that you may think that any parent like you would have the earlier notion to do these things to prepare for that travel in a more convenient manner. Fact is, there are many who are still harassed; others may appear nonchalant.


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Minivan ends up submerged in Mill Bay, Narooma | photos
And it's not the first time: scroll down
A minivan became partly submerged in the middle of south coast bay after the driver freaked out when a spider coming out from behind the sun visor.
Narooma police have now confirmed earlier reports from witnesses that a woman was driving her silver Kia minivan down Centenary Drive, Narooma when she pulled down her sun visor and out popped a spider beside her.
She panicked, stopped the car and jumped out leaving it in gear and without the handbrake on and it subsequently rolled down into the bay. She was alone in the vehicle at the time, other than the spider obviously.
National Parks workers who happened present at the scene reportedly waded out to the vehicle, opened the rear sliding door and removed belongings including a child seat from back seat.
Another witness has informed the Narooma News that she witnessed the minivan rolling into the bay off of Centenary Drive shortly before 9am. The vehicle got to where it was in the middle of bay just from rolling down the embankment, she said.
Narooma police were notified of the accident at 9am Wednesday and checked on the welfare of the driver and recorded the incident. The welfare or species of spider is unclear at this time.
Police say the removal of the vehicle is the responsibility of the owner. Pollution from the vehicle into the pristine inlet could also be a concern.
The vehicle was submerged part way up its doors, with the rear sliding door open, facing the Mill Bay boardwalk. There were no obvious tyre tracks down from the newly reopened and refurbished Centenary Drive.
By 10am there were a steady stream of onlookers, including one man who took to the water with an underwater camera.
- This article first appeared on the Narooma News


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I flew out on AirBerlin, so I figured it was the perfect way to start practicing my German. When the steward came around with the drink cart, he asked, "Was möchten Sie?" (What would you like?), and I replied, "Wasser, bitte." (Water, please.) Then he asked me, "With or without bubbles?" and continued to speak English to me for the remaining 10 and a half hours. So much for practicing.
When I landed in Düsseldorf, I had to get by passport checked, and the woman asked me, "What is the reason for your trip?" "I'm studying in Berlin." Then she looked at me and said, "And you don't speak German?" So we continued the rest of the interview in German. I was also able to get through security, ask for directions to my gate, and order lunch in German.
The flight from Düsseldorf wasn't quite so exciting, except when I asked for, "Wasser, bitte," the stewardess replied, "Stille?" (Without bubbles.) I don't know why the steward on the other flight couldn't do that.
I got to the hostel and proceeded to trip over nothing in front of the owner less than 2 minutes after arriving. One of the pieces of advice I got for studying abroad was to stay true to myself. Somehow, I don't think continuing to be a klutz was quite what they had in mind.
Today was supposed to be my touristy day. I had found a walking tour of Berlin that I wanted to take, covering many of the main attractions of Berlin, including museums, the Wall and Checkpoint Charlie, and others. Yeah, that didn't happen.
So my day started with breakfast at the café next to the hostel. They had a variety of breakfast choices on the wall, including things like the Power Breakfast and the Continental Breakfast. So when I ordered, I said, "Continental Breakfast und eine Flasche Wasser." Even when I was saying it, I was wondering if that could be any more Denglisch.
Then I went to get on the U-Bahn to get to the tour meeting point by 10:00. But, I couldn't find the station. No matter, I thought, there's another one at 13:30, I'll just go to that one, and take the S-Bahn instead (which the station is practically right next to the hostel). So, at 12:45, I head over to the S-Bahn station, buy my ticket, and hop on the train. Using the S-Bahn, I had to make a transfer, so I got off at the correct station and went to find the connecting train. I got on, sat down...and 10 minutes later, I still wasn't where I was supposed to be, and the trip planner said it would only take about 7 minutes. So I got off, went back to the map, saw that I went the wrong way, so I hopped back on the return train and tried again. When I finally got to the correct stop, it was 13:35...and the tour was already gone.So I walked around a little bit, and then got back on the S-Bahn and headed back to the hostel. But, of course I had to get and take the train the wrong direction again after my transfer. So I have yet to actually see any touristy sites.
So what have I learned about myself so far? No matter where I am, I am a klutz and get lost easily.
Tomorrow I actually get to move into the Studentenwohnung, my apartment. Unfortunately, I won't have internet there, so I don't know how often I'll be able to update.


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Lateral puzzle
1. There is a man who lives on the top floor of a very tall building. Every day he takes the elevator down to the ground floor to leave the building to go to work. Upon returning from work though, he can only travel half way up in the lift and has to walk the rest of the way unless it's raining! Why?
2. A man and his son are in a car accident. The father dies on the scene, but the child is rushed to the hospital. When he arrives the surgeon says "I can't operate on this boy, he is my son!" How can this be?
3. A man is wearing black. Black shoes, socks, trousers, jumper, gloves and balaclava. He is walking down a black street with all the street lamps off. A black car is coming towards him with its lights off too but somehow manages to stop in time. How did the driver see the man?
4. One day Kerry celebrated her birthday. Two days later her younger twin brother, Terry, celebrated his birthday. Why?
5. Why is it better to have round manhole covers than square ones? This is logical rather than lateral, but it is a good puzzle which can be solved by lateral thinking techniques. It is supposedly used by a very well-known software company as an interview question for prospective employees.
6. A man went to a party and drank some of the punch. He then left early. Everyone else at the party who drank the punch subsequently died of poisoning. Why did the man not die?
7. A man died and went to Heaven. There were thousands of other people there. They were all naked and all looked as if they had died at the age of 21. He looked around to see if there was anyone he recognized. He saw a couple and he knew immediately that they were Adam and Eve. How did he know?
8. A woman had two sons who were born on the same hour of the same day of the same year. But they were not twins. How could this be so?
9. A man walks into a bar and asks the barman for a glass of water. The barman pulls out a gun and points it at the man. The man says 'Thank you' and walks out.
10. My favourite logical puzzle is:
Two men come to a river. There is a boat that can carry only one man at a time. They cross. Explain.
11. One cup is half full of tea, the other half full of coffee. You take a spoon from the tea cup and place it in the coffee cup. Then you take a spoon from the coffee cup and put it into the tea cup. Is there more tea in the coffee or coffee in the tea?
12. You are in a room where there are four switches. Each is attached to a light bulb in another, unseen room. Your task is to work out which switch operates which of the four bulbs. You can play with the switches as much as you like, but after doing so you can go only once into the room with the bulbs.
13. In a dark room there are two black hats and three white hats. Three men walk in, select a hat each (by touch) and walk out single file into a well-lit corridor. Each is unable see the hat they themselves are wearing (let's say the underside of each hat is gray in all cases) but can see the hat(s) of the persons in front (if any).
The third person to walk out (ie he sees 2 people ahead of him) speaks first: "I don't know what colour hat I am wearing". The second person in line then says: "I dunno either." Then the first person announces: "I know what colour hat I am wearing."
Question: What colour hat is the 1st person wearing?
PS This is not a lateral thinking type of problem but a straight, logic-only sort of puzzle.
14. What is greater than God, more evil than the Devil, the poor have it, the rich lack it, and if you eat it you will die?
It is claimed that 80% of preschoolers quizzed knew the answer but that only 17% of Stanford University students did.
15. "Brothers and sisters have I none, but that man's father is my father's son." What is the relationship of the speaker to "that man"?
16. There are two gates, one leads to Heaven and is guarded by an angel, the other to Hell and is guarded by a devil. Angels and devils look alike, but the angel always tells the truth while the devil always lies. How can you tell which gate is which by asking just one question of only one gate-keeper?
17. Three men went to a motel. The man behind the desk said the room is $30, so each man put up $10 and went to the room. A little while later the manager realized the room was only $25, so he sent the bellhop back to the three guys' room with $5. On the way to the room the bellhop couldn't figure out how to split the $5 between the three guys, so he just gave each one of them $1 and he kept the other $2. That left the three guys paying $9 each for the room.
Now 3 x 9 = 27 + the 2 that the bellhop kept = $29. Where's the other dollar?
18. An advanced fighter bomber is about to drop its bombs over the enemy. The pilot presses the button to release the bombs but nothing happens. Why is this so?
19. Which four-letter English word reads the same backwards, forwards and upside-down?
20. A sergeant with a major in mathematics asked his ten men to line up in five rows of four men each? How?
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First .. Short height so can reach half the floors button max.. Rainy days umbrella so reach top floor button
2nd.. Mom
3rd.. Its day
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5.. Round cover can't fall in the manhole.. Any other shape its possible
8.. different month .. One in jan one in december both on 5th at 5:55am
Last edited by sarv_shaktimaan; March 5th, 2015 at 05:07 PM.
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4th.. Crossed international date line in a ship?
8th.. Thought about it.. I revise my answer.. Triplets or quadruplets or .. Go on.. Lookup what octomom is up to these days.
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10.. The men are on 2 different sides of the river.
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19.. Boob ? (Written in all caps)
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1 Cant he use an umbrella or some danda even if it is not raining.
2. This is a very old one. i first heard it in 87 before probably many here were born.
there is already a thread on 17, which i pushed up.
8. I am tempted to say, one of the sons is a step son..
This is quite a game, politics. There are no permanent enemies, and no permanent friends,only permanent interests. - Some Firang
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OK, i answered 18 in a minute under some 'spiritual influence' 14 years back.
The pilot is flying upside down.
There was another question with that (i got that within seconds. easy one if you follow some things). One woman is happy but is crying. The other women next to her are sad but are smiling. What is going on
This is quite a game, politics. There are no permanent enemies, and no permanent friends,only permanent interests. - Some Firang
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19 .. Noon (again in all caps)
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4. celebrations can be done any day. It doesnt necessarily mean they were born 2 days apart.
6. Poison was mixed after the man drank the punch.
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9th .. Did anybody get it? Was driving me mad. I got the answer from the movie .. Hasee Toh Phasee featuring Parineeti Chopra.
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10. Does one swim?
I know, my answers seem too simple. Cannot be this.
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Few others very common and almost hundreds of time been heard riddles,.. I am sure you also have heard these 100s of times,...
No Credits for answers
Riddles and Logic Puzzles
1. You are given two ropes and a lighter. Each of the two ropes has the following property: if you light one end of the rope, it will take exactly one hour to burn to the other end. It doesnt necessarily burn at a uniform rate. How can you measure a period of 45 minutes?
2. You put a coin in an empty bottle and insert a cork in the bottles opening. How can you remove the coin without taking out the cork or breaking the bottle?
3. You have 100 bags of coins each with 100 coins, but only one of these bags has gold coins. The gold coin weighs 1.01 ounce and the other coins weighs 1 ounce. You also have a scale, but can only use it once. How can you identify the bag of gold coins?
4. You are in an empty room with a transparent glass of water. The glass is a right cylinder and appears to be half full. How can you accurately figure out whether the glass is half full, more than half full, or less than half full? You have no rulers or writing utensils.
5.There is an island of monks where everyone has either brown eyes or red eyes. Monks who have red eyes are cursed, and are supposed to commit suicide at midnight. However, no one ever talks about what color eyes they have, because the monks have a vow of silence. Thus, no one knows their own eye color; they can only see the eye colors of other people, and not mention them. Every day, the monks enjoy a silent brunch together at a round table. One day, a tourist visits the island monastery, and, unaware that hes not supposed to talk about eyes, says At least one of you has red eyes. Having acquired this new information, something dramatic happens among the monks. What happens?
6. How can seven trees be planted such that there are six rows of trees in straight lines consisting of three trees?
7. The police rounded up Jim, Bud and Sam yesterday, because one of them was suspected of having robbed a bank. The three suspects made the following statements under intensive questioning: Jim: Im innocent. Bud: Im innocent. Sam: Bud is guilty. If only one of these statements is true, who robbed the bank?
8. You are wearing a blindfold and thick gloves. An infinite number of quarters are laid out on a table of infinite area. 20 of these quarters are tails and the rest are heads. How can you can split the quarters into 2 piles where the number of tails quarters is the same in each? You are allowed to move the quarters and to flip them, but you can never tell what state a quarter is currently in.
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Few very general and old ones,. And I guess,. You must had heard 10's of times, these kiddie-kid ones,..
No credits for any right answers,..... Try yourselves,... and if failed,.. google. But these are hundred thousand years old, KG riddles , anyway !
What can run but never walks,
Has a mouth but never talks,
Has a head but never weeps,
Has a bed but never sleeps?
Poor people have it,
rich people need it,
You die if you eat it.
What is it?
A driver went the wrong way down a one way street. The Police saw her, but she didn't get a punishment. Why was this?
What does cost $100 per gram, but almost every household in the US has at least 20-50 grams?
Who makes it, has no need of it.
Who buys it, has no use for it.
Who uses it can neither see nor feel it.
What is it?
Jim and Greg are seated at a table. Jim asks Greg how old he is. Greg responds by saying that the day before yesterday he was 32, and next year he will be 35.
How is this possible?
A man and his son were in a car crash. The father was killed and the son was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The examining doctor exclaims: "But, this is my son!". How can this be?
Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer's beautiful daughter. So he proposed a bargain.
He said he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could marry his daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the proposal. So the cunning money-lender suggested that they let providence decide the matter. He told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag. Then the girl would have to pick one pebble from the bag.
1. If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her father's debt would be forgiven.
2. If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her father's debt would still be forgiven.
3. If she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into jail.
They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the farmer's field. As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the bag. He then asked the girl to pick a pebble from the bag.
Now, imagine that you were standing in the field. What would you have done if you were the girl? If you had to advise her, what would you have told her?
A mother gave birth to a twin. But their birthdays are different. Different year, month and day. How is this possible?
A Diesel railway engine - locomotive is traveling north at the speed of 80km/hr. Wind is blowing east at the speed of 30 km/hr. What is the direction of smoke which is emanating from the engine?
What gets wetter as it dries?
What is this that never asks but get usually answered?
A young woman is attending her mother's funeral. While there, she meets a man she has never seen before and falls in love immediately. After the funeral she tries to find him but cannot. Several days later she kills her sister.
Why does she kill her sister?
A man walks into a bar, and asks the bartender for a drink of water. The bartender pulls out a gun, points it at the man, and cocks it. The man pauses, before saying "Thank you" and leaving. What happened?
Re: Lateral puzzle
Cheryl has become famous everywhere,..
Cheryl's Birthday
OK here we go with the fresher internet meme
Satires I read :
Also, Cheryl is a wh0re.
How? she just didn't wanted to give her birthday date, she just wanted some privacy and so what if she was speaking wit two guys at the same time? she has all the right to do and make her own decision.
MY CHOICE - Dipika effect.
I think Bernard and Albert were just messing with Cheryl and gave up trying to know the date.
In reality, all she wanted was the d from both Albert and Bernard.
This privately whispering girlie must be sleeping with both.
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text: Hey guys! I'm back with the weekly "Best Dressed" feature on the blog and this week features Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and the glowing Kareena Kapoor Khan from the recently held Lux Golden Rose Award. Deepika Padukone So, it was a back-to-back thigh high slit outfit for Deepika as yet again, she was spotted in


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Aren't these just the best shoes that have ever been conceived of?? I was pretty sure that Japanese shoes didn't fit me - last time I was here, even their Extra-Large was just a smidgeon too small - however this time I seem to be getting really lucky - all the X-Large sizes fit my giant western feet!
These tights (sent to me by My Tights) go so perfectly with the shoes as well, because the stripes match up and make my legs look super cool from behind, haha. They're also perfect for Valentines day and I'll be wearing them again come February 14th - they're cheesy, but kind of perfect.
In these photos I'm posing in a side-street just off the main shopping street (Takeshita dori) in Harajuku. I decided purple hair was appropriate for a Sunday afternoon in this suburb, and I was glad I got all dressed up because "dressing-up" over-the-top in Harajuku is the norm. It has not been cold here AT ALL, more like autumn weather in fact, and I haven't even needed my coat in the daytime.
dress - c/o Sheinside
boots - from a store in Koenji
tights - c/o My Tights
cardigan - Forever 21
Continuing with my Japanese-themed science posts, today I'm going to talk about the "Uncanny Valley" phenomenon. Uncanny Valley was proposed by a Japanese robotics professor named Masahiro Mori in the 1970s, but has become more relevant today now that we have started to create life-like animations and robots that look like humans.
The Uncanny Valley
Humans react most positively to the sight of other humans. When we see animations and robots that have human characteristics, our reaction towards them is more and more postive the closer to humans they become - until a point.
When the robots/CGI start to look almost identical to humans but just not quite, our reaction to them is quite severe. They make us shudder. They make us cringe. We don't like them one bit. For example, this is a robot called CreepyGirl.
But a robot like this, that doesn't try to look too realistic, we find likeable and even cute.
This video explains the uncanny phenomenon really well and I recommend you watch it! It explains why even though CGI has become really quite advanced, all the animated films that we see still feature very cartoon-like characters.
Hope you're all having a lovely Tuesday!
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Harajuku & The Uncanny Valley
27 comments:
You look lovely as ever little purple hair darling! Congrats for your new shoes and tights! That is a very provocative thought on why realistic -humanoid robots kinda give us the creeps, I'll have to check out that video for sure, you sure share some interesting thought provocative things! Thank you for sharing. I shall also check out "My Tights"ReplyDelete
Have a great week and may you have some more excellent discoveries this week!
Peace and love
-Ginela Gonzalez
your purple hair is amazing!! :)) your boots is to die-for!! and your tights and dress is fabulous! just OMG!! :D I really love your blog ;DReplyDelete
YOUR SHOES. I want them!!ReplyDelete
Francesca xo
yep those shoes sure are awesome. With every post, I more and more want to hop on a plane over to japan. :DReplyDelete
Those shoes... those tights.. that trip to japan!ReplyDelete
So jealous right now! :D Oh and also I love Daniel Floyd!
I took a class in gaming theory last year and it was
really insightful-- like you can really get in depth with
video games and also it's very applicable to human behavior
since good games have to teach a player how to play the game
(mega man does a good job of this) in a systematic way(and well you know we use our brain to play video games because they're so interactive which gives room for a lot for neurological discussion). There's actually a lot of science in it!
Also I'm not sure if you play many video games but the
new bioshock game will feature this mob character called 'Motorized Patriot' which basically looks like this: http://nerdreactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/George-Washington-Heavy-Hitter-BioShock-Infinite.jpg
The artists who created the concept described it as being like a porcelain child doll-- in the same style on how they used to craft dolls where they would be very similar to humans but 'not quite there'. It's pretty creepy haha. oh and on a relevant note the "CreepGirl" is genuinely making me feel scarred it doesn't help that it's 3AM. o_oReplies
That's awesome! I would so love to do a class on game theory, it sounds super interesting! I'm also really interested in how we project ourselves onto the characters in games. My brother suffered from phantom pain when he was younger and playing video games, especially those like wii where you use the feet board and a remote which you wave, controlling the limbs of the avatar on screen, actually got rid of his phantom pain while he was playing them. So I'm really really interested in them from that perspective as well.Delete
That character is pretty terrifying! they sound like they're trying to use the uncanny valley to their advantage! I actually don't like scary games where things creep up on you, and you have to do a lot of hiding and shooting - I get way too involved, and then freaked out haha. I'm more a mario kart kind of girl myself, haha.
I need those tights!ReplyDelete
I am always fascinated by the 'uncanny'. It is something we studied in English lit and looking at Freud. The familiar, but strange which creates a feeling of attraction and repulsion. I love all those weird things. We looked at books with doppelgangers and I recently read this beautifully creepy story about a guy who hears a voice who copies everything he says through the wall of a hotel but says it slightly differently, just altering odd sounds so that everything he says is sinister. Hard to explain but it's kind of like the robot girl. She says trying to link it all together again!ReplyDeleteReplies
Your description of that story actually made me shudder, wow. What is it called if you remember the name of it?Delete
You sparked a good discussion between me and my boyfriend about the uncanny in the horror genre actually. I didn't know about it, and he told me all he knew about it. Reaaaaally interesting. So many of my childhood nightmares actually involved dopplegangers - it's such a strong human fear.
Nice job linking it all together though ;) Haha but it is a lot like that!
lovely shoes!ReplyDelete
love the shoes! :)Irene WibowoReplyDelete
trop belle ♥ j'adoreReplyDelete
do Japanese have such big feet? wow.ReplyDelete
these shoes are awesome, yes. + you look wonderful with all these colours <3
I just want to say one thing, I'm in love with your shoes. I really, really need to go in Japan!ReplyDelete
love the hair!!ReplyDelete
a) jealousjealousjealoussorryReplyDelete
b) That's so strange, but it makes sense :P
Those tights are so cool! My cousin and I love saying things to each other in French, so maybe I'll have to look into those for her. :)ReplyDelete
This outfit is adorbs!ReplyDelete
You look great, I'm definitely jealous of your tights (and Japan duh).ReplyDelete
As an illustration major, we talk about the uncanny valley. No one's gonna buy your art if it's creepy!
Ahh that's really interesting. I hadn't thought about it being taught as a part of art and illustration as well, but actually, it makes a lot of sense that it is!Delete
- Anonymous6 February 2013 at 12:23
That robot IS terrifying. Why is it making that face?!? When I was in Japan, I could only fit into most of the "LL" size shoes. Actually, going to Japan is what got me addicted to high-heeled wedges (I bought three pairs there!)ReplyDeleteReplies
Hahaha, I think it's trying to smile. trying.Delete
The boots are absolutely adorable! Good thing too because that robot is absolutely disturbing.ReplyDelete
Wow, this piece of science had me absolutely fascinated! Not quite related, but kind of, I stumbled upon this photoshoot recently where a guy spent 12 years trying to find people who had the same features but were in no way related - so actual doppelgangers, to do a shoot with. Here are the results and when I saw it, I couldn't help but wonder how he broke the news to the people that they were about to come face to face with themselves. Surely, that would have me hysterical! I thought you might find it interesting on a scientific level, as well, that these people have such similar features with no familial relation to each other. http://slideshow.nbcnews.com/slideshow/today/strangers-who-look-like-twins-im-not-a-look-alike-50590127/ReplyDeleteReplies
Whaaaaaat! Oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, what an incredible art idea!Delete
So many of the people look like brothers or sisters, but there's a few who I am just convinced are actually the same person. I guess with billions of people you would have to find very similar dopplegangers among them eventually! I'm wondering how many people are out there who look similar to me, now. Creepy but cool thought. That would be an interesting thing to try out, seeing as my face is "out there" online anyway.. hmmmm...
I'm so glad that this science post interested you so much:)
I love this post not only is the outfit great but I feel like a learn something everytime I read this blog. The idea that we don't except robots that look to real is so true, it's just scaryStyle With FriendsReplyDelete
Love Wall-E... that other robot is creepy.ReplyDelete
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