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Wow. I asked Simon, Scott and Dara to come up with a post for the blog about something in IT that they thought was interesting and this is what I got back…..
I am a visual learner so I particularly like the diagram . Clearly we want flow (being so absorbed in something that time disappears) in our lessons!
Well done guys. 🙂
To see Simon's post read on, Scott's is here ->
"Flow" and DDA in games
DDA: The Basics
DDA (Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment) is becoming increasingly popular in games. The idea of it is to alter the difficulty of a game in accordance to the apparent skill level of the player. This is all done to attempt to access the player's "Flow"
Flow: What is it?
Flow is the name given to that feeling of total immersion and time not existing when partaking in an activity. This could be reading, watching a film, going for a jog or playing a video game. There is ongoing thorough research into this idea, how to initiate it and how it can be applied to the world.
The 9 Components of Flow
Research has shown that there are nine main elements which identify the feeling of Flow. They are:
- Clear goals (expectations and rules are discernible and goals are attainable and align appropriately with one's skill set and abilities).
- Concentrating and focusing, a high degree of concentration on a limited field of attention (a person engaged in the activity will have the opportunity to focus and to delve deeply into it).
- A loss of the feeling of self-consciousness, the merging of action and awareness.
- Distorted sense of time, one's subjective experience of time is altered.
- Direct and immediate feedback (successes and failures in the course of the activity are apparent, so that behavior can be adjusted as needed).
- Balance between ability level and challenge (the activity is neither too easy nor too difficult).
- A sense of personal control over the situation or activity.
- The activity is intrinsically rewarding, so there is an effortlessness of action.
- People become absorbed in their activity, and focus of awareness is narrowed down to the activity itself, action awareness merging
Flow: Origins of the Term
Flow all began as an idea developed by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a psychologist from Hungary. He wrote a paper named "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience". The name "Flow" comes from the description of the experience from several parties. They describe the feeling as "being carried along in a current" and so the name was born.
Accessing your Flow
The defining element of whether or not someone will access their flow in a game is the relationship between the difficulty of the game and the ability of the player. If the game is too hard, the player will develop anxiety and will not access their flow; if the game is too easy then they will get bored, also not accessing their flow (As shown in the diagram)
Methods of Achieving this
The most widely used method of achieving this is to target a specific market: hardcore gamers, casual gamers or your run of the mill average gamers. Although this can help the target group access their flow, it has a relatively narrow scope. Difficulty settings are a relatively effective way of overcoming this, but the game will still really only appeal to the target group as the game will be specifically designed for them.
Enter DDA
DDA (explained on the first page) is a modern way of appealing to a wide range of customers. The adjustment of difficulty depending on skill refines the game and therefore helps that player access their Flow. It is used in a few games currently, such as Heavenly Sword and Flow (named after the idea).
Where it should be Included
If a game is set to include Flow logic, then this should be included in every stage of the software development cycle; from Analysis all the way to Maintenance (You don't want to delete a key component completely if it doesn't work do you?).
The Future of Flow
The application of Flow logic and DDA is getting increasingly popular in games and I think that eventually it will be included in most games that are released.


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3M to Showcase Innovative and Sustainable Fire Suppression Solution at ADIPEC 2016
Global Fire Systems Market for Oil and Gas to Reach US$8.93 Billion by 2023.
3M a science-based company fuelled by innovation, will showcase 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid at ADIPEC that will be held from 7 – 10 November 2016. Novec™ 1230 fluid is a revolutionary clean fire suppression agent that reduces the climate impact of a fire protection system by more than 99%.
As a clean agent Novec™ 1230 fluid is electrically non-conductive and does not leave any residue when it evaporates resulting in no damage towards sensitive electronics or other valued assets.
According to a recent research report by Transparency Market Research, the global fire protection systems market for oil and gas is forecasted to reach US$8.93 billion by the end of 2023.
"Rising oil and gas exploration activities is one of the core drivers of fire protection systems in the industry," said Martin Parsons, Regional Business Leader, Electronics and Energy Business Group, 3M. "Stringent regulations and technological advancements from across the world are also key drivers. Today's clean agent solutions should not just be environmentally sustainable, but should help protect businesses from incurring costs, potentially in the millions, that result from downtime when repairing or replacing equipment."
In terms of the Gulf, Frost & Sullivan revealed that the region's fire-safety systems market is estimated to hit US$3.15 billion by 2020 with an annual growth rate of 15% primarily due to industrial and commercial investments. Sectors such as retail, institutional and public buildings as well as infrastructure all contribute to the increasing demand.
In November of 2015, 197 parties to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer agreed on a "Dubai Pathway" for controlling climate-change-inducing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) such as FM-200, a path similar to that taken by halon. "Countries within the GCC region are all moving towards sustainability and innovation," said Parsons. "We are confident that once key stakeholders in the region understand the global and regional policy impacting the fire suppression market and that sustainable choices are available, specifiers and end-users will avoid the future cost inherent in non-sustainable technology.
The 2016 edition of ADIPEC will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 7 – 10 November 2016. Here 3M will be participating to showcase a range of sustainable products that will increase the productivity and efficiency of companies operating within the oil and gas industry.
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Ehost had been established from 1999 and doing their Web Hosting and Online Services till now. In the year 2015 they have been re-branded: got a New Design, New Logo and New Control Panel. At first E-host has been running in vDeck but the new service offers for its Customers. It has been now owned by Endurance International Group (EIG).
Some of the Privilege of E-Host Services is
Ehost offers a Monthly Payment Option which makes them a Top most among all Competitors. If any Customer pays Long term bill, will provide them Discount. Monthly payment of Bill without any Contract will make Customers Happy.
Free Domain Name for Lifetime:
Hosting providers will provide Free Domain Names for First Year alone, but the Ehost provides the Free Domain Name for Lifelong. It makes a level up of Ehost Hosting Service among Customers.
Ductile Nature:
Ehost offers both cPanel hosting and Excellent Drag-Drop Website Builder that comes along with 1000 Templates. If you don't like these Templates you can delete those Templates and they will provide the amount paid.
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Now we are going to discuss about types of Hosting used in Ehost Service.
cPanel Hosting:
When you sign up with any Web Hosting Company, the new users need things to be straight forward and Easy. This is what the Control Panel does. Most of the Companies now-a-days use Control Panel only but in Ehost the options are Robust and easy to get what you are searching for you. This type works well with WordPress, HTML 5 and works well for Web Developing Programs. It also offers MySQL options for CMS Systems like Joomla or WordPress.
Peculiar about eHost:
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There are some Genuine Company whom follow up their Spoken Words.
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Long-term view
In this video, Neil Woodford of Woodford Investment Management, considers the global financial and economic implications of the UK's vote.
Neil Woodford of Woodford Investment Management is the manager of the St. James's Place UK High Income, UK Equity and Income Distribution funds. The opinions expressed are those of Neil Woodford and are subject to market or economic changes. This material is not a recommendation, or intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or advice. Full advice should be taken to evaluate the risks, consequences and suitability of any prospective fund or investment. The views are not necessarily shared by other investment managers or by St. James's Place Wealth Management.
Please be aware that past performance is not indicative of future performance. The value of an investment with St. James's Place may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested. Returns on equities cannot be guaranteed.


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Why Trust Us
We are animal lovers, and own American and British bulldogs, and being in a rural situation other animals too. I have grown up with dogs, my parents bred German shepherds, I spent a lot of my younger years frequenting dogs shows with my parents. In recent years I worked as an animal control officer, where I was the pound keeper for 4 + years I had to deal with all types of dogs from spoilt pooches to aggressive, scared dogs.
We manage a boutique boarding kennels so our visiting `pooch` friends only get the best while their owners are away to minimize fretting and anxiety which sometimes happens in a larger kennel facility.
If there is something special your pooch requires please ask us! I am happy to administer medication, care for elderly dogs, puppies providing they are vaccinated, and will handle difficult dogs on a case by case basis, we have a piece of paradise, my goal is to keep all dogs that stay with us calm and as stress-free as possible.
Phoenix in the sun
Ana one of my past American bulldogs, and Minx the cat take over my lazyboy
My special girl Phoenix,. Sadly had to be helped to heaven in 2015 all medical issues, without her our dog safety education programme wouldn't be the success it is now....RIP MY BEAUTIFUL GIRL :-(


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Fatma Zidan
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This Saudi-born, Denmark-based Egyptian is a conservatory-trained harp player with deep roots in Arabic traditional music that switched to vocals 10 years ago. Her powerful, warm and soulful voice appeared on hundreds of recordings as an in-demand backing singer in Cairo's studios before gaining success in Egypt and Saudi Arabia with classical and pop styles. Hers is a blend of love and topical songs, delivered by her exquisite acoustic multi-cultural acoustic band, for an authentic sound that unites east and west.


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Well, I got everything on the kart, set up, secured, and presumably working. Motor, ignition, exhaust, new chain, etc. I merrily went to (finally) dismantle the rear caliper to see if I could clean it or if I'll need new seals. I loosened the rotor from the axle so I could slip the caliper over and off. I went to the brake lines and tried to remove the line from the caliper - the brass elbow broke off in the line nut. ARRRRGGGGHHH!
I ran to autozone to see if they had something for me, but it turns out that my Haase caliper has a non-standard fitting. So even though Ted brought some elbows that should have worked, the thread pitch was wrong and I couldn't use it. Now I'm on a mission to find an elbow or two that will fit - I haven't tried to remove the other brake line yet, so there's a probability that it, too, will break.
I'm almost positive that I'll get to drive this kart sometime. Almost.
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Voice of Kids (VoK) is a student based organisation designed to help promote school spirit and leadership among students.
Student participation in the VoK will maintain a high standard of personal conduct. VoK members will demonstrate leadership qualities by serving as good examples of learning and behaviour through their words and actions.
The purpose of VoK is to:
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Listen up, Southend. We're finally gonna lay all our cards on the table… We've been doing some snoopin' on your lil' town.
What did we learn? Well, we know you're not all boring grannies and boyracers. We also know that you are well better than – whisper it now – Brighton or Blackpool or some other seaside town.
And we even conducted extensive research of hundreds of samples to deduce that Rossi's ice cream is simply the best in the world. Seriously, we ate a lot.
Basically, we know you're awesome, Southend.
But we think it's about time you learnt just how awesome we are too. We know we're gonna fit right in with your lovely little town, and to prove it, here's a rundown of why you should definitely be excited that we're coming to Southend.
Cocktails with heritage
Look, we push the limits of cocktail wizardry every single day. And after teaming up with the experts at Ketel One and their silky smooth vodka, it's safe to say that we're living up to our title as complete masters of cocktail making.
From our Ketel Mar-tea-ni, a creation that's sure to be everyone's cup of tea, to our Mango Loco, a crazy vodkaccino topped with Rainbow Drops, one thing's for sure with this cocktail menu… Expect the unexpected.
Big on flavour
Don't be fooled, we're not just about mixing up the most perfect blends. We know you take food seriously, so we do too.
That's exactly why we've applied the same skills and crazy imagination you see in our cocktails, and put them to work in the kitchen. The result is a bar food menu that isn't just fuel, it's cause for a celebration. And you know we're all about celebrating.
Iconic Handcrafted Flavours
Dr Pepper. Jelly Baby. Rhubarb and Custard. That's right, and we're only just scratching the surface.
What started as a bit of a crazy, adventurous (maybe even illegal?) experiment in our first bar, with a madman, a blender and a vodka-guzzling baby llama, has grown into our very own Handcrafted Flavour factory.
Now? We produce over 30 zany, ridiculously mouth-watering choices… But the question is, have you got the nerve to try XXX Chilli?
We know how to throw an epic party
Work hard. Play harder. That's what we're all about.
For more than two decades, we've been campaigning against those ordinary nights out we've all just accepted as the norm. We've moderated any form of moderation and basically, we've made the good times bloody great.
Are you ready to party at Revolution Southend bar and restaurant? We sure hope so, because before you know it, we'll be on your doorstep.


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Confirmed Courses for Fall/Winter 2017
Below is a listing of local courses that have been recently added to the HFRG Training Calendar. More details on the courses, including costs, will be added to their respective calendar events soon. If there are any questions regarding any these courses, please give us a call at (618) 476-3200.
September 18-22
TPR UoF IT Course
September 26-28
TPR UoF Transition Instructor-Only Course
October 3-6
Escape and Evasion Instructor Course
October 16-19
TPR Firearms IT Course
November 7-9
TPR Firearms Instructor Course
December 4-6
Escape and Evasion Instructor Course
December 5-8
TPR Firearms IT Course
December 11-15
All courses above will be at our local Veterans of Foreign Wars facility. In addition, we have three additional dates (two in October and one in November) that we are going to add as soon as we can confirm a location for the courses.


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I Tested Different Makeup Brush Cleaning Devices to See Which Ones Really Work
Like daily flossing or hitting the gym, giving your makeup brushes a good scrub down every week isn't difficult; the issue is more that it's just so easy to let it fall by the wayside. You're busy, you lost track of your cleaning schedule, you really can't sacrifice your brushes for the hours it will take them to dry out and are you really even getting them that clean anyway? I know your excuses. I've used them too, then quietly simmered in guilt over all of the dirt and oil I was probably depositing right back onto my skin. In my best infomercial voice, I ask: There has to be a better way, right?
Get clean, over at Fashionista.


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Holi season is around, the festival of colors. And this Holi season we want our readers to connect to their loved ones in India to wish them Happy Holi.
Now since the voip calling rates to India are very cheap, so it ain't cost you much wishing loved ones in India (making cheap calls to India). And the best part is that Nymgo, a very cheap Pc to Phone voip provider has lowered its call rates to India (in PAY as you Go plan).
The only sad part about Nymgo being that Nymgo has stopped offering their unlimited India Calling Package. Anyways this drop in calling rate to India in Pay as you go plan compensates for this.
Pc to Phone voip provider Mediaringtalk earlier reduced its calling rate to 1.7 cents/min and now Nymgo has followed it reducing its rate to just 1.3cents/min to India Mobile (I guess this is the cheapest calling rate to India). Nymgo is first VOIP service to go as low as 1.3 cents per minute.
1.3 cents to India Mobile does not include calling code (94), it may be because of high termination cost on 94 calling code.
The best part about Nymgo is that apart from PC to Phone calls, one can also use Nymgo SIP using any SIP device by using Nymgo SIP settings. Thereby making Phone to Phone calls using Nymgo.
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NSUI Demands Cancellation Of ABVP Vice President Nominee's Candidature
National Students' Union of India or NSUI called the incident as 'a calculated attempt by the ABVP to intimidate students through violence in the run up to the DUSU polls'.
The organisation alleged that Shakti Singh, ABVP nominee for DUSU Vice President's post, entered the campus with a group of outsiders and terrorised the entire college of Zakir Hussain yesterday by going on a rampage armed with blades, hockey sticks and rods.
"Several students have been injured and college property destroyed. Women students were not spared from this onslaught of ABVP goons either," claimed a press release from NSUI.
It requested the DU administration to take immediate action against the ABVP and its nominee to send the message and demanded expulsion of ABVP nominee from DU and cancellation of his nomination immediately.
College principal Masroor Ahmad Baig told Indian Express that it was ABVP activists who beat up students.
However, ABVP national media convenor Monika Chaudhary distanced the organisation from violence and said the ones indulging in violence are not ABVP activists.
"We have not been able to communicate with Singh… Singh had gone to campaign in the college… what we know is that fight broke out between two student groups," Ms Chaudhary told Indian Express.


text: We completed the last week of the advent course yesterday. Twelve of us attended. May we take the opportunity to thank Geoffrey for his efforts and to Pam for hosting us. Many people think that church members are indoctrinated into a single fixed doctrine of belief. The thoughts and ideas expessed here clearly exposed a wide range of interpretation and belief. We will be reconvening to start a five week session course between February and April to which you are welcome. Please speak to Geoffrey for more information.


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October 29, 2018
911 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101
October 29, 2018
Film at 7:00 pm
Running time: 80 minutes
General Admission Seating
All Ages / Bar with I.D.
$10.00 single tickets (not including fees)
$66.00 6-film package, as a part of a season subscription (price includes fees)
Groups of 10+ save! Learn more here.
- IN PERSON at the Paramount Theatre Box Office, open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm.
- ONLINE at Ticketmaster.com, which is accessible via this site.
- BY PHONE using Ticketmaster's automated system at 1-800-982-2787.
There are many ticket resellers and secondary markets for tickets. The ONLY OFFICIAL website for the theatre is stgpresents.org. Please note: we do run occasional offers through partner sites including, but not limited to: Broadway.com, Goldstar, TravelZoo, official artist websites and their official fan clubs.
Purchasing tickets from any other seller or website runs a high risk of receiving fraudulent tickets.
Note: if you have successfully purchased tickets from one of the official sources listed above, congratulations! We're sure you're excited, but please DO NOT share photos of your tickets online. Tickets can be replicated via these photos and resold, which could inhibit your ability to enter the theatre. We look forward to seeing you at the show!
STG Presents Silent Movie Mondays Halloween Special - The Cat and The Canary (1927) at The Paramount Theatre on October 29, 2018.
THE CAT AND THE CANARY (1927) was director Paul Leni's first movie after arriving in America from Germany. Laced with just the right amount of humor, this picture established the haunted house horror-comedy genre. Its bold visual style and mobile camera gliding through atmospheric sets makes you feel like you are one of the characters moving through the film's haunted house. Musical accompaniment by Christian Elliott on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
Print Source: Photoplay Productions
Running time: 80 minutes.
CineClub will immediately follow the film in the Paramount lobby bar. Introduction by CineClub host Dr. Jennifer Bean, Chair of Cinema Studies at University of Washington.


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Disney rakes in $7.325 billion at 2018 box office
LOS ANGELES, USA – Disney posted its second best year at the box office ever, bringing in $7.325 billion worldwide for everything from Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War to hit animated sequel Incredibles 2 and the latest Star Wars film. Disney remains the only studio to ever ........»»
'Incredibles 2' passes $1 billion at worldwide box office
NEW YORK (AP) --- The acclaimed Pixar sequel "Incredibles 2" has passed $1 billion (P53 billion) in worldwide ticket sales, making it Disney's third film this year to cross the box-office milestone. Disney said Tuesday that Brad Bird's summer blockbuster reached $1 billion on Monday, about six weeks after debuting with $182.7 million at North American theaters. That opening set a new record for animated releases, and "Incredibles 2" has steadily climbed the history books. Not accounting for inflation, its domestic haul of $574 million ranks as the ninth biggest North American gross of all-time. "Incredibles 2" follows Disney's "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Infinity War" in ...Keep on reading: 'Incredibles 2' passes $1 billion at worldwide box office.....»»
Jurassic dinos shake earth, boost box office earnings
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Now Showing: Incredibles 2 Carried These Family Values Pinoys Can Definitely Relate To!
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'Incredibles 2' makes heroic N. America box office debut
LOS ANGELES, United States -- "Incredibles 2," the long-awaited return of a quirky animated superhero family from Disney-Pixar, reigned supreme at the North American box office, raking in a record $180 million in its debut, industry estimates showed Sunday. It was the highest ever opening for an animated film in the US and Canada, easily besting the $135 million debut of its Disney-Pixar stablemate, "Finding Dory" (2016). The film tells the story of the Parr family -- matriarch Helen (Holly Hunter) is called upon to help bring the world's hiding superheroes back into the open, as husband Bob (Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day work of being a homemaker. Their children...Keep on reading: 'Incredibles 2' makes heroic N. America box office debut.....»»
Incredibles 2 review: Credible entertainment
Brad Bird's Incredibles (2004) didn't need a sequel. While it ended with a cliffhanger of a scene involving the titular family of superheroes facing the threat of ridiculously-named villain Mole-Man, it was more of a fitting coda to the film that champions synergy within a family ........»»
LOOK: Belo-Khos, Kramers, Dantes families sketched as 'Incredibles' characters
MANILA, Philippines – Your favorite celebrity Pinoy kids (and their parents) are now Supers! Pixar Shading Art Director Bryn Imagire, who worked on Incredibles 2, sketched the Belo-Khos, the Kramers, and Dantes as the Incredibles in a series of portraits that are on display at SM Aura until June 28. Below, ........»»
Revisiting the Parrs: the timelessness, relevance of Incredibles 2
MANILA, Philippines – Good things come to those who wait, and for Incredibles fans, it's been a long 14 years. Pixar is finally releasing a sequel to the much-loved animated movie, and it will start right where the first one left off – with the Parr family shooting off to defeat The ........»»
Incredibles 2 set to break more records for Disney
LOS ANGELES, USA – After a glut of lucrative box office juggernauts from its Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney is looking to break more records with Incredibles 2 , the long-awaited return of a quirky animated superhero family. The film – which comes out Friday, a full 14 years after The ........»»
'Incredibles 2' set to break more records for Disney
After a glut of lucrative box office juggernauts from its Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney is looking to break more records with "Incredibles 2," the long-awaited return of a quirky animated superhero family. 'Incredibles 2' set to break more records for Disney After a glut of lucrative box office juggernauts from its Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney… link: 'Incredibles 2' set to break more records for Disney.....»»
Star exclusive: Meet two 'Pixnoy' artists behind the scenes of 'Incredibles 2'
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'Incredibles 2' director Brad Bird shares 6 interesting points
LOS ANGELES---"Don't remind me," Brad Bird quipped with a smile when asked why it took him 14 years to bring back the Parrs---that family of undercover superheroes---whom the moviegoers embraced and loved in 2004. Brad was at the Sony Pictures Studios lot, supervising the scoring session, with Michael Giacchino conducting a full orchestra, for the third act of Pixar's "Incredibles 2." He praised the orchestra members: "They're the best. They can look at something and just play it." The Oscar best animated feature film winner for "Ratatouille" then sat down to discuss his much-awaited follow-up to "The Incredibles." This time, Helen/Elastigirl (voiced by Holly Hu...Keep on reading: 'Incredibles 2' director Brad Bird shares 6 interesting points.....»»
Happy Meals to come with Disney toys this summer
Beginning this summer, McDonald's Happy Meals in the United States will come with Disney-inspired toys from upcoming films including "Incredibles 2" as part of a newly announced partnership between the two brands. It will mark the first time since 2006 that McDonald's will be able to harness the massive marketing draw of Disney films in their Happy Meals, notes AdAge. Disney decided to drop their alliance with McDonald's because the Happy Meals failed to meet the nutritional guidelines. The promotional alliance will launch in June with the release of the hotly anticipated "Incredibles 2", and will be followed in the fall with "Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2", wh...Keep on reading: Happy Meals to come with Disney toys this summer.....»»
WATCH: First trailer released for 'The Incredibles 2'
The superhero family's second big-screen adventure, in theaters this summer, now has a trailer. The roles are reversed in this second installment, as Elastigirl heads off on a mission leaving her husband home alone with the kids, including the unpredictable Jack-Jack. After an initial teaser in November, which didn't reveal much, Pixar has now released a more comprehensive trailer for "The Incredibles 2". While Helen is called away on a new mission, Mr. Incredible is left to look after their three kids. Parenting challenges include helping Dash with math homework and taking care of baby Jack-Jack, whose powers are starting to develop. Directed by Brad Bird, who also helmed the ...Keep on reading: WATCH: First trailer released for 'The Incredibles 2'.....»»
WATCH: Our favorite superhero family returns in Incredibles 2 sneak peek
MANILA, Philippines – Disney-Pixar really took their time with Incredibles 2, releasing it 14 years later – and by the looks of it, the sequel may just be worth the wait. In a new sneak peek that was released at the Winter Olympics in South Korea, we see both Mr. Incredible ........»»
First Incredibles 2 teaser shows off Jack-Jack s powers
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WATCH: Fashion industry pays tribute to 'The Incredibles' designer Edna Mode
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Democracy and the City
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
149 W. Hastings
Vancouver, BC
Join the Urban Studies Graduate Student Association (USGSA) as we host our Fall Forum: Democracy and the City.This student-led conference will host community members, students, academics and professionals who are working to make our city and region more democratic. Together the conference will explore how, and why, urban regions are desirable sites for inclusive forms of democratic governance.
Some of the themes to be discussed are youth engagement, urban culture, and democracy as a practice. Finally, the forum will conclude with a discussion on innovations in democracy, and how the city form lends itself to encouraging new means for public participation and civic life.
The event will take place at SFU Woodward's Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre on Sunday, October 5, 2014. The event is free and open to everyone!


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Like past years, K&N has teamed up with high-profile custom vehicle builders, like Creations N' Chrome who built the 1969 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck aptly named The Fine Dime
The large format 24" X 18" shop calendar, number 89-11493-15, is still available and now features a yearly calendar on every page
The K&N Limited Edition Calendar first graced shop walls for the 2011 calendar year and the stunning ultra-high-quality large format print and photography made the calendar an instant hit. Each year since, fans of the K&N calendar have anxiously awaited the release of the newest edition. Because of this high demand, K&N has opened the limited edition K&N 2015 calendar up for preorder.
New this year is the option to buy the calendar in two different sizes. Like years past the large format 24" X 18" shop calendar version, number 89-11493-15, is still available and now features a yearly calendar on every page. New for 2015 is the smaller 14" X 10.5" more traditional size wall calendar, number 89-11853-15. Sometimes the large format shop calendar just won't fit in smaller spaces such as offices or cubicles. Plus the smaller calendar places more emphasis on days of the week making it equally as functional as it is attractive.
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New for 2015 is the smaller 14" X 10.5" wall calendar, number 89-11853-15, because sometimes the large format K&N shop calendar won't fit in smaller spaces
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Because the K&N 2015 calendar will be printed in two sizes, the large format K&N calendar 89-11493-15 will be produced in very limited quantities. Larger quantities of the 14" x 10.5" K&N calendar 89-11853-15, are being printed, but once they're gone, they're gone. Be sure to preorder your K&N 2015 limited edition calendar to make certain you get one before it is too late.


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As I look at the sky up above,
I wish this moment stands still,
As I soak in all the feels.
This is the day I waited for,
Since I was a kid and played with a doll.
Used to have a prince and a beautiful house,
And a lovely lady in a pink gown.
I used to say they belonged together; forever; without a pause,
I said "they are drenched in love" before I knew what it was.
And now that I stand here; today,
I now know,
Whatever choices I made,
The things I saw and I said,
I was supposed to end up here,
Right this way.
I wish for the sheets of love,
To cover us and keep us warm,
And protect us from harm.
But that's future and it will be fine.
For now,
Let me enjoy for today,
today I get what was always mine.
Now again I go back to the memory lane,
The doll house, the dreams and all that which kept me sane.
I grew up listening to stories of poisoned apples and glass sandals,
Of frozen heart and red bangles.
And with that my belief grew strong
That there is someone out there,
To release me from this bond.
And then I started searching for him everyday,
Looking behind masks; making myself vulnerable in each possible way.
And along the way, I met a few mistakes,
But never did it shake my dream,
And I fought them; however hard they seemed.
And now I stand at the aisle,
Letting out a curvy smirk,
As I meet my half in a while.
And as a tear-drops on my cheek,
I murmur to myself,
"Yes those stories can be true,
For every version of me, there's a version of you.
Yes I believe in fairy tales and tangled fates,
Yes, I believe in Soulmates."
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The title of this article may sound interesting but the actual reality is that there is no prescribed formula for success. Yes, there are certainly steps/or dos which can surely help in moving towards success. I am just penning down some them and believe me it works. I am sharing 'secret' with you guys based on my own experience. And these things are such that implementations of them will surely help.And there is no harm in working on these tips.
1. Reading – covering various subjects
You may say this is but obvious, what is new? But I have observed that many people don't read, or don't have hobby or habit of reading. Friends, there is no alternative of reading; no other source or medium can be alternative of reading. I have observed people; be it students or experienced professionals who do read but their reading is limited to only their domain area only. What will differentiate you from others is your knowledge on various subjects apart from domain field. It will help you in your placement interview and even during your professional career. Extra reading on myriad subjects will help you standing apart from colleagues.
2. Participation in events like Business Quiz, Open Lectures, Seminars, Management Festivals organized by prestigious management institutes
It is very important to participate in above mentioned events as it helps in interacting with students, professors, professionals of otherinstitutes and companies. Meeting new people from fraternity expands your network and helps you grow professionally. Make a team with like-minded friends and represent your college in these events. Believe me, it is finest way of marketing yourself and your institutes at these events.
Make in-house club like Finance club, Quiz club, Marketing club etc.
Further, make a group of friends and create clubs like marketing, finance, quiz etc and arrange regular meetings of these clubs every fortnight or monthly. During my MBA, we used to take a topic and one team used to present before the club. You can also invite your faculty, dean in this meeting who can share their knowledge and experience.
3. Build a profile on Linked in
Building a good profile on linked is a must. Nowadays having a strong presence on linked-in is a key to get calls from HRs of different companies. Hence, build a strong profile on linked-in, fill in all relevant details like email id, cell phone etc correctly so that they can connect with you easily.
But please be careful that in while doing so, please do not bluff, otherwise you will get caught easily and might end up with rejection without being selected.
4. Watch English movies, documentaries,videos etc.
This may sound bit weird but it helps. Based on my personal experience, I can assure you that there are some fantastic movies and watching them improves domain knowledge as well as grip on English language. Please see imdb list of top 100 Hollywood movies and watch them.
Please note that I am talking about good English movies only and not any other movies which may teach you something else
Jokes apart, further, there are wonderful documentaries available on BBC documentary website which can be your knowledge capsule. You would have heard of ted.com, if not then please visit ted.com and you will be into world of learned, sharp, researchersindividuals who share their story in a short time. These will help in enhancement of knowledge on various subjects and will help in presentation skills.
5. Develop some hobby + play one sport
During these precious 2 years, you should develop passion for one hobby; be it music, quiz, movie, reading or any other thing of your interest. But develop it, if you don't have and try to nurture it throughout your life. Additionally, play one sport, be it cricket, badminton, football, or any other in house game. But play it regularly.This will act as a super stress buster in future.
Please don't think about developing passion for 'teen patti'. It may backfire.
6. Research about companies you want to join
Make a group of 10-15 people in your class and create a list of companies in the field you want to do your specialization and build career. Divide this list among group members and try to fetch some useful information on these companies business, name of the key decision makers, details of its HR department, recruitment officer, address, contact details etc. And try to build a connect with them with the help of your placement cell. However, this exercise should be done during 1'st or 2nd semester so that this can be of help in your summer internship placement and final placement.
7. Get a grip on Excel, PowerPoint and Word
This is utmost important. You should have a solid grip on Excel, Power point and Word. The entire corporate world runs on these three things. If you are not good at it, don't worry, consult your IT faculty, seek their guidance or join professional classes or take help of your friend who is good at it. There are also good videos available on internet for excel, ppt teaching. Just search them and learn from it.
8. Make a daily routine and stick to it
This suggestion may sound parental advice and weird but it is actually very important. In order to achieve something in life, one needs to make some sacrifice. During these valuable two years, you have to make most of it. And for that, you have to make a daily schedule for you and implement it too.
Ex: Go to bed at 11 or 12 and get up at 5 or 6 in the morning. This will expand your day and you will have almost 17 to 18 hours at your disposal in which you can finish all your work and you will not postpone work on tomorrow.
Further, after getting up early, do exercise, go for jogging/walking, do yoga, play any sport. Be it anything but do some physical exercise so that you feel fresh during the day.
9. And lastly, focus on study
Last but not the least. Remember one thing that you are here to study and your entire existence is only for study. Don't get distracted by other things and spoil this valuable time of your life. Make a routine of spending 3-4 hours for focused study to revise learnings of the day, to prepare for next day and so on. But keep busy yourself in the study as your parents have spent a good amount of their hard earned money to send you here. Hence, don't do any nonsense which can crush their dreams of seeing you doing wonders. Bring pride to your parents, brothers and sisters and for all your well-wishers.
The above is easier said than done. But my friends, honestly, I have tried most of them and it has worked till date. You may disagree on some of the points but try to implement whatever you like, it will surely will help as each of the above tips isindeed a secret to success for an MBA student.
Contributed by janmang ( Class of 2010, IBS AHEMDABAD )
Linkedin Profile of janmang : http://in.linkedin.com/pub/janmang-mehta/21/b17/b59


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Linda Ikeji is out with a very inspiring New Year's message for young women. She says "Said from the bottom of my heart. I hope this makes a difference in someone's life. Dear woman, you're powerful beyond measure!".
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02.01.2017 at By BN TV 51 Comments
Linda Ikeji is out with a very inspiring New Year's message for young women. She says "Said from the bottom of my heart. I hope this makes a difference in someone's life. Dear woman, you're powerful beyond measure!".
Watch below.
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Not being negative but these messages always have me confused….neither here nor there.
Unfortunately never gets to the young women in the very deprived parts of the country with no access to social media..can't even afford to have 3 square meals talk less of buying data…
The young women that would normally see this are already empowered and see folks like Oprah..Michelle Obama as Strong Role models to emulate…
If people really want to help you have to carry the message right into those neighborhoods that's how it's done and more practical..
Food for thought ?
I respectfully disagree with the part that the people who have seen the Linda video are already empowered. Many people (ladies and gents) with data only have data because of what Linda is talking about.
I disagree with you. There are so many girls in their 10s and 20s that need messages like this. I have a 10 year old daughter and I made her sit with me to listen to this message from Linda. Messages like this help our teenagers and ladies in their 20s. The fact that you fully understand this message does not mean other people are not motivated by it. Please let's all be open minded. This message from Linda Ikeji will help so many young girls retrace their steps and give our younger girls something to hang on to if they ever find themselves in the situation. We need more of this in our society. Thank you Linda. You are building a legacy because I know 20-30 years from now, these videos will still air.
I love you
We've heard all dis before naw, abi?……deep though!!!
Linda Ikeji, pls, stick to your blog. No add inspirational speech on top the matter.
@TobeReal that is an assumption, u totally conclude everyone on social media has access to the right information Noooo. The average young person both male and female come online to be entertained and make silly comments, a lot of them don't even know the value the Internet itself can add to their lives, it becomes very necessary to speak to the minds of these youths that have such access so we have more people that can think and create something positive to impact those that have no access to these kind of information. And I sincerely hope that most bloggers Bellanaija inclusive will also pay more attention to giving informatoon that can help people think and decide to do more not just entertainment, gossip, drama and fashion. #Foodforthought #2017 the year to do more!
I think BN tries to strike a balance between gossip and valuable information but as we all know, gossip wins. Like the article on the UN Security vote on Israel, few clicks, Toke's article on her book, hundreds. The information is out there, people have to want to access it. I agree with Tobereal, the girls that are truly in need of empowerment, don't have access to data. The childish ones that come here and make silly comments, choose to ignore the valuable information, therefore choosing to remain disenfranchised.
"on became"
Confused . Not hating on.her success but this women empowerment is getting old. We have always had intelligent, successful, well educated women in our society. In my immediate family I havery 2. My mother went to 2 university's in the fifties and early sixties and sister achieved great heights in medicine. The notion that men are favored more than women can't be overlooked for sure but women have always been in the mix. In these times and in the past women have been economic forces just as their male counterparts, in the rural communities they farm like men do and trade too. Ever since the Beijing conference spear headed by a feminist agenda we have seen an increase in women around the liberated yes but our values especially families suffer. From the biblical days women have always played prominent roles. Linda should be an advocate against prostitution or exploitation and not spread this confused and toxic message just like Oprah has done. Opening school for only girls, and all that blah blah. Africa had a female leader, the US couldnt elect one, world's richest woman is a nigerian, the biggest blogger in the Africa is woman and even this platform I am on is owned by a woman.
In life nothing comes easy, we all have to strive for success. Women who are selling their bodies are also striving, though morally wrong. No judgement here, just a refined and clear message is needed to be passed along to our daughters and sons also, not by a subtle brag about possession and materialism which seems to be our society's biggest problem but a honest desire to affect our people our future.
My 2 cents!
You may not like the messenger but her message is powerful, that is her message and she has those she is supposed to reach. U will not deny the fact that there is an increase in the Runs girls business, You will be surprised that even women that work still do it. If someone can share her story to help even if its one person then I think its worth it. U talk about materialism why are people working morning and night is it not to buy the good things of life, to help others if u don't hav money can u help others, can u employ people! Noo, soo if these girls are going after men to give them the basic things of life it will be nice for someone to let them know they can as well be the one buying such things for others. Soo Linda has a message she may not be a perfect person as so many people will say but she has a good message. And I think she should spread it. The Matharoo Sisters can start from watching this video. We need a man that can champion the course for men too, yahoo boys and the likes! Mark Zukerberg does not have 2 heads!
Then why are there some girls out there that still do runs?
Angel Linda who worked so hard copy cutting and pasting from foreign blogs 24/7 and cyber bullying folks early on when she started. Oh what a great role model
Blogger with two heads and the hardest working in the whole wide world
Worked Hard Worked Hard Yes Linda it must be a lot of hard work copying cutting and pasting
Clap clap clap
Shut up, you are just a bitter soul. Go drink haterade somewhere else, it's too early in the year for your bullying rubbish.
In Korede Bello's voice if she copied and paste, then copy and paste your own lol
E.g Mediatakeout.com mirror site ???
For the girls with access to data…even been through University and can clearly see successful women…surely something else is at work,,,in the 9ja context probably…GREED!!
Like the gospel they just refused to acknowledge the light…
Ohhhh Linda wetin nah??You need to stop please.It seems you are feeling yourself too much.
And if she is feeling herself, how is that a bad thing? Ride on Linda, you are an inspiration. @Pelumi, if you think "cutting and pasting" is an easy job please go and do it and see if you will be as successful. I personally know bloggers that do basically the same thing as Linda (cut and paste)but they can't even boast of a car or any reasonable proceeds from blogging. Linda must be doing something right.
Linda needs to chill already. She is beginning to sound like a broken record. There are a one and million ways to make money these days aside from sleeping with men. How about you incorporate that into your talk and leave the sleeping with men talk alone… why start with how much money you have spent or you have? Girl relax!!!!
You're the broken record here .
Abi? At least someone is thinking like me. She obviously slept with a lot of men but not for money…
I am a bit surprised at the notes here on Bella. I am not an all season Linda fan. However, this message is timely and powerful. You know we do not collect meaningful data in Nigeria and so we do not know what is really going on in the population. Prostitution is now the norm and it is wreaking havoc on our young people. All these early deaths that we hear of, the HIV numbers that don't match the death rates we see in the villages, the people with herpes and drug resistant STDs, the soaring infertility rate from destroyed fallopian tubes due to chlamydia infections, and the list goes on. We can all scream foul and raise our hands in disagreement. But, look around you. Really look around you. People have been reduced to commodities. Both males and females. It is very dangerous. When you have life experiences that turn your body into priced butcher blocks of meat, how could you have great value for yourself or others? How can you not expect a "pay to breathe" system to be the norm? If you had to sleep with one diseased man or woman per semester to pay your school fees and you graduate and now have a job and people are asking you to be interviewed for that job, will you think they should get it just because they are smart and qualified? You are more likely to become a predator because in your time of innocence, someone converted you to prey. The predatory antics we are witnessing in our society stems from people having to embrace this sort of abuse in order to just breathe. Linda has a VERY STRONG POINT. You dont need to become a deposit for diseases and soul destroying experiences if you want to get ahead. You have to continue to innovate and never give up. You have to try many things to succeed. You have to struggle to overcome. You have to work to earn and your success is measurable by your failures. The larger your conquests, the harder you would have tried. People need to know that vagina or anal meetings are not the way to overcome struggle. Nigeria is a VERY VERY VERY OBSCENELY HARD PLACE TO THRIVE. We need to provide young people the outlet to thrive. I dont want to sound as if we have lazy youth and that is the root cause. the economic situation is VERY TERRIBLE. However, if there is no supply of body parts, the demand will change.
U have sense!! I think the old BN commenters are coming back, pls u all shld come back let's make this comment section great again with intelligent, non biased and deep contributions. Not this one way traffic kind of comments i see here nowadays, once its a particular name or topic, then people don't want to see any good just start making negative comments. Please we need very sensible comments here again. We are here to learn as well as have fun.
It's never wise to point to a few exceptions to justify a position while ignoring the preponderance of evidence to the contrary. Pointing out a few successful women who are apparently not treated any differently but are by no means representative of the majority of women is meaningless. Too many women are denied equal access to opportunities simply because they are women. While life is far from rosy for many men, there aren't many examples of obstacles that men face because they are men. To suggest otherwise is dishonest. If your values are threatened by empowered women, it might be time to re-assess your values. We need to stop hiding behind tradition and misinterpretations of religious text in vain attempts to hide our bigotry and maintain the status quo.
If a few badly behaved women, who supposedly abuse the benefits of empowerment, were a reason to subjugate all women, then there are probably more than a few reasons out there for the mass castration of men.
Why is Linda Ikeji so obssessed with telling the whole world that she has never slept with any man for money. It now seems like that was what she was into before the money came. Just sounds dodgy to me
Is it a lack of imagination, ignorance or simple bad belle that prevents you from seeing the value of repetition in getting a message across? Why don't you also complain that MTN is obsessed with telling the world that they offer telephony services through all the multiple adverts?
When you have something worth saying about something you care about you keep saying it in the hope that people who missed it the first hundred times might see it the hundred and first time and so on. Some people may even benefit from getting the same message multiple times so why not repeat it for them?
I don't understand this obsession with searching for ulterior motives. Even if Linda slept with someone at some point, lying about it now to dissuade others from that path may be an acceptable lie. There's absolutely no reason to doubt what she's said but if you have evidence to the contrary, go and start your own blog and publish it. MSCHEWWWW
Don't mind the man, he is an ignoramus.
it must be bad belle also!
Is it a lack of imagination, ignorance or simple bad belle that prevents you from seeing the value of repetition in getting a message across? Why don't you also complain that MTN is obsessed with telling the world that they offer telephony services through all the multiple adverts?
When you have something worth saying about something you care about you keep saying it in the hope that people who missed it the first hundred times might see it the hundred and first time and so on. Some people may even benefit from getting the same message multiple times so why not repeat it for them?
I don't understand this obsession with searching for ulterior motives. Even if Linda slept with someone at some point, lying about it now to dissuade others from that path may be an acceptable lie. There's absolutely no reason to doubt what she's said but if you have evidence to the contrary, go and start your own blog and publish it.
Good one, Linda
Kudos for giving back.
I would not mind helping in a women empowerment training for the women you want to empower, my own way of giving back
I can train them four times in a year for free. A class of 30 – 50 people will be ideal.
Cheers. Keep keeping on jare. You are a shining light in Nigeria and beyond and you have just started.
@covertnigerian or whatever you call yourself. Do you know of any other successful woman that at any given opportunity starts singing ive never slept with any man for money. You dont have to reply me if you dont have anything sensible to say
And what does my not knowing any other such woman prove? Linda has made this her issue. It is the issue that she will be an activist for and so she keeps talking about it. Many of us have never said anything publicly about human rights abuses yet some people are constantly fighting for those rights to be respected. Does it mean that because they are now considered to be human rights activists they must have been human rights abusers in the past? Can't it be that they simply care about those issues or have seen what happens when people's rights are disrespected?
If this analogy is a bit much for you, I'm happy to dumb it down further. Just let me know.
Nigerians and poverty mentality once a rich person is criticised, the next thing that comes out of their mouth is bad belle.. Im not poor my people.I live a very good life and have no reason to hate on Linda. I just voiced my observation. Im sure its people like you hustling for peanuts she gives out on her blog. Unfortunately im not on dat level and I know more successful people than linda ikeji
please stop talking, you sound soooo stupid.
Everyone is welcome to have an opinion and should be free to express it. However once you publish it publicly, you have presented it for scrutiny. If a freely held and published opinion is stupid, then it deserves to be criticized.
I prefer it when disagreements are kept above the level of petty insults that avoid the meat of the discussion, but the egregiousness of comment has motivated me to devote a few minutes of my day to school you and the people 'loving' your comment.
The comfort level you boast of is not a measure of immunity from ignorance so by all means let's have a discussion here if you're confident that you can present a logical counter to anything I have to say.
I have never been a fan of Linda but to be honest I am growing to admire her. Let's admit it, we have a big problem in Nigeria with the whole sex for money thing and on both sides, girls and the men. It's destroying homes! And how can we grow as a nation when we don't even have moral values anymore? Linda is advocating for things that will help future young girls if we have missed out on this change of mentality that must come someday! Who cares even if she is lying? Why isn't anyone holding on to the main message and issue at hand? When we get married, for those who aren't, would you be satisfied knowing your husband is out with other "kids" and sharing out your destiny? Or won't you be worried of your daughters selling their bodies for the next iPhone 24? Again, I'm not a linda fan, I'm not even in Nigeria, but I'm Nigerian and proud of the message she is passing along!
powerful and inspiring message. a great way to start the new year. like you Linda, i too have been down, tried many businesses and failed woefully at it. i have thought about the easy option: find a sugar daddy. however something tells me i'm way too loaded to be 'that girl' so il strive on, and who knows ? maybe 5 years from now, like you, i too will be churning out motivational videos. ride on linda. you rock!
My only problem with Linda is that she keeps selling herself out. Billionaires don't talk. People speak 4 them. It's just obvious that she wants some sort of popularity right from the start. Can she just be quiet and let the media that created her publicise her too. She's said enough already. Waiting to see her on Times Square…lol
Im an avid reader of Linda's blog and i like dat she feels d need to inspire n motivate her fellow women. I jst have an issue wit d kind of comments she approves on her blog, they are ridiculous and inhumane yet she approves dem..dts why sometimes wen she tries to b all motivational i cnt take her seriously bcz i see a contradiction in character, cz its like u letting all diz inappropriate things fly on ur blog bt ure preaching against inappropriate things.
She needs to stop promoting pornographic pictures and LGBT agenda on her blog
Linda sell ur 17m car and feed hungry girls, open an academy for young girls and provide needs like sanitory towels and stuff, if blogging is so lucrative, train these same girls and give them financial independence, provides meals and snacks also, since u have investments for a life time, invest in someone.
Thank you @chi her Blog has a lot of sexual content…she has her own agenda…
You tell me if her Blog is not corruptible and overtly sexualised?
@Nahum…that's right…Bella maybe before was all about girlie stuff but now covers all areas but would they read it??
And please not everything is hate….when so called money people are pulled up..or contradicted as someone mentioned.
A bit of objectivity goes a long way…
That you don't know who she slept with or the fact that she keeps repeating that she didn't sleep with anyone doesn't actually mean she didn't sleep with anyone for money… we know who 'they' are
Thanks Linda,you really inspired me.
`People should leave Linda Ikeji alone . let her share her life story. I was inspired. But i also agree with whaat somebody said , let her créate an academy for girls with her plenty money and also empower them. That will be her way of giving back to society.
Ada Lewis loves Linda Ikeji.
Bless you for this Sis.
You are living your purpose.
From Glory to Gory, will forever be your portion !
I understand Linda Ikeji is self – made
and she says, "she never slept with a man for money." Which is admirable
My question is: Linda Ikeji has never had a boyfriend? With Nigerian single man as a boyfriend, he will always give you money, whether he sleeps with you his girlfriend or not, whether you ask him for money or not, as long as you are his girlfriend
To tell young women, "I never slept a man for money," could be confusing
Because some of them in Nigeria just have boyfriends that they are committed to each other in the relationship No cheating it is possible
Linda Ikeji, could start economic classes for young women in Nigeria to advise them on how to invest their money received from their boyfriends
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Saturday, February 23, 2008
The Second Cover...
It's been a very full couple of days with a Vogue Nippon cover, Daria finally coming back to the runways for Versace and a new studio shoot in Vogue US. Now, thanks to melfrey at tFS we have the second cover of 2008 in our hands. It is a reprint from her Vogue UK editorial, but I can't complain. Vogue Hellas picked out a beautiful shot for the cover, and unlike Vogue Nippon, they don't have a "G" covering her face!
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The storm that will affect the Mid Atlantic through tomorrow was a very difficult one to forecast, with models constantly switching solutions. What was very likely from the start though was that the storm would not trend much north, if at all due to the placement of the stalled front. Instead, however, the storm trended significantly to the south, which was not expected.
The models are now coming to an agreement, and looking at most of the models, northwestern New Jersey and Orange County, NY are likely to stay dry, with the immediate NYC area also likely to stay dry though a few showers are possible, with any rainfall less than 0.1 inch. Southern Connecticut is also likely to stay mainly dry with a few showers possible, especally in SE CT, and with the sharp cutoff line to the SE of Long Island, between 1/4 and 1/2 inch of rain is likely in Long Island, with the highest amounts of over 2 inches of rain to the south of the area, towards the Delmarva.
Below is my rain map for this storm. Note that there is still some last minute uncertainty and the heavy rain and northern end of the rain could end up slightly further north or south than what the map shows. Another update will likely be posted later today, focusing on the longer range.


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Madrid is one of those cities that shines all the time, through rain or sun, summer or winter. Clear blue skies and mild temperatures are just two of the factors making Spain's capital so enjoyable. Needless to say, the city showcases one of the best cuisines in the world – one that is opening up new horizons onto healthier lifestyles. There is no better time to treat yourself than right here, right now in Madrid. Let the fiesta begin!
Oliva Te Cuida
Olivia Te Cuida
This cosy little eco-restaurant in the Justicia area offers organic home-made meals. Decorated in bohemian style with a chillaxed vibe, the space feels just like a friend's living room. Share the long wooden table together, have a chat with local hipsters or take a seat by the floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the quaint street outside. Besides a daily menu, you can create your own dish by mixing different ingredients. www.oliviatecuida.blogspot.com.es
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Fit Food
Fit Food
A healthy diet means a healthy lifestyle. Fit Food takes you on a new wellness journey in its Salamanca store. This juice shop makes its own cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices, with the highest possible amount of nutrients, keeping those healthy enzymes alive and thus maximising anti-oxidants. There is a wide variety of organic, non-dairy, gluten-free smoothies and juice detox cleanse programmes, as well as healthy and low-carb bites. www.fit-food.es
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Il Tavolo Verde
Leo & Martina at Il Tavolo Verde
Il Tavolo Verde goes beyond being a mere restaurant to offer a unique organic café and 'antiques market' experience. The place serves up delicious specialities cooked with products sourced from local organic farms – all in an evocative décor brimming with 17th to 20th-century furniture thoughtfully selected by owners Leo and Martina during their worldwide travels. The beautiful florists' corner and art exhibitions on weekdays are not to be missed. www.iltavoloverde.com
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Herbolario Navarro
Herbolario Navarro
Europe's largest organic market is right here in Madrid. Herbolario Navarro has over 10 stores in Spain, offering eco-friendly and organic products ideal for an increasingly health-conscious public. Ever since the Navarro family opened their first herbal store in Valencia in 1771, they have introduced teas, natural cosmetics, books, gluten-free products, organic fruits and vegetables, dietary supplements and even toys for kids. Organic cooking lessons and seminars by gastronomic gurus are not to be missed. www.herbolarionavarro.es


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Analysis of the Ovine NEU1 Gene in a Unique Model of GM1 Gangliosidosis
Copyright for this work is retained by the author.
Lysosomal Storage Disorders are a class of inherited metabolic conditions that result from alterations in the function of lysosomal enzymes. One example is GM1 Gangliosidosis (GM1), a disorder in which the activity of β-galactosidase is deficient resulting in neurodegeneration and early death. The enzyme, β-gal, is a member of the Lysosomal Multienzyme Complex (LMC), which transports proteins to the lysosome and enables various functions. LMC members include β-gal, α-neuraminidase and the Protective Protein Cathepsin A (PPCA). In a unique ovine model of GM1, there is a primary deficiency in the activity of β- galactosidase and a secondary deficiency in α-neuraminidase activity. The cause of the secondary deficiency in α-neuraminidase activity, which is not seen in any other animal model of GM1, is currently unknown. The α-neuraminidase protein is coded for by the NEU1 gene and is, a glycohydrolitic enzyme that is active in the lysosome. The secondary deficiency of α- neuraminidase seen in our inbred sheep may be due to a polymorphism in NEU1, which if taken in conjunction with the recently identified putative disease-causing mutation in the gene that codes for β-galactosidase (GLB1), may disrupt the ability of α-neuraminidase to properly bind to the other components in the LMC. This would prevent α-neuraminidase from properly trafficking to the lysosome and becoming activated. This project compares the exon sequence from inbred sheep affected with this unique form of GM1 to the sequence from sheep from the inbred flock that are not affected, looking for potential differences between the two sequences. The sequence comparison between affected and normal sheep may reveal differences that contribute to this secondary α-neuraminidase activity deficiency seen in our sheep model. Whole genomic DNA was isolated from normal and affected sheep. PCR was performed to amplify individual exons with specifically designed primers. Products were visualized through gel 5 electrophoresis and sent to Eurofins Genomics for sequencing of the amplicons. Analysis of sequence was done using the Sequencher program and BLAST from NCBI. Results indicate no confident or impactful NEU1 sequence differences between the normal and affected sheep or between these sequences and the reference sequence from GenBank. The lack of differences in the coding sequence for NEU1 may indicate the secondary deficiency of α-neuraminidase results instead from a polymorphic change in the gene coding for PPCA and that this is what prohibits proper formation of the LMC. Alternatively, the missense mutation identified in the GLB1 gene may alter the ß-galactosidase protein sufficiently that it impairs the overall structure of the LMC resulting in the secondary deficiency of α-neuraminidase.


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Dash is a fun and free online course that teaches you the basics of web development through projects you can do in your browser.
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We launched this about a month ago, but I thought I'd share it here again in case some of y'all didn't know what I've been working on :) Would love to hear all of your feedback!
Misha Chellam@mishachellam · Founder, Tradecraft
Dash looks great, I'm looking forward to a quiet weekend when I can give it a real test-drive
Good question! The most surprising thing to me is that Dash ended up being way more similar to a book than a website. The main difference is that we get to invent the format and the content that goes in that format, which gives you an order of magnitude more flexibility than simply making a video or a book. That sort of creative freedom is really dangerous and difficult to deal with. It's so much harder to keep it cohesive and limit yourself when there are few natural limitations. We ended up going with a project-based approach that has people building real things right off the bat, and I think it works really really well, but we threw away 4 months of work to get to that point. If you're interested, I wrote up a thing on medium that talks at more length about what I learned building Dash: https://medium.com/what-i-learne...
Derek ShanahanPro@dshan · Three Hex, Cloud Unicorn
@nbashaw looooove dash. Was a super fun way to remind myself of the basic conventions in CSS especially that I've used but only lightly over the years, often in a hacky way. Totally fortified some basic foundational concepts for me. The UX throughout is incredible.


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I've been thinking a lot about my parents lately...who they are, who they've made me. People talk a lot about the mistakes their parents made, all the cycles they hope to break. And my parents aren't perfect, of course, but what I'm really holding on to these days is everything they did right. They set the bar in so many ways, and I can only hope to love like them.
By the way...I think I can finally share the good news: I'm pregnant and my baby is due in April next year! If you've been wondering why it's been super quiet around these parts lately, well, now you know! I honestly just couldn't sit down to write about real life, so I've been focusing on my pregnancy and trying to wrap my mind around what's ahead. We're so, so excited, and I can't wait for this next chapter.
So when you're expecting your first child, the avalanche of parenting advice that rushes your way can be more than a little overwhelming. There are suggestions from friends, tips from family members, link after link of parenting stories online. And then, of course, there are all the pointers you pick up on your own.
More than anything, of course, as I try to imagine myself as a mother, I look to my mom. I remember the way she tucked me in when I was little, the music box that played, the final words she said each night: "I love you." I remember the notes she left in my lunchbox all the way through primary school, the times she saved the day by just being there. Again and again, I've replayed scenes where she was more selfless than I'm afraid I'll ever be and more empathetic than, at times, I may have deserved. I remember feeling safe, always.
She's not perfect, of course, nobody is, although she's a perfectionist. Sometimes she's way too perfectionist. Her punctuality makes her always in a rush, she's the queen of neatness, and sometimes she cares so deeply that I hesitate to share the tough things with her, afraid she'll panic for me. There's one thing, though, one quality of my mom's, that I'm vowing to pass on, and that's her relentless need to celebrate the little things.
Every time I got an A on an exam, the paper made its way onto our refrigerator for the week. Whenever I won first place in school debate, I got to pick what we had for dinner. On each birthday, mom ordered a cake and cooked so many foods and invited everyone to celebrate. There was the time she planned a surprise party for me...actually, many times. The woman loves surprises.
Sometimes I wonder where that heart of gold comes from. Maybe it's her roots, or from a life lived in, or maybe she took after the people who raised her. In any case, it's second nature to her, and the point is: she knows how to show love, and she does it. It's as simple and as difficult as that.
My mom and I are living apart now, since I'm married and currently living with my husband, but still she finds ways to celebrate the special moments. I come from a huge family. My parents have 6 kids and 12 grandchildren, and my mom's babysitting more often than not. Still, as big as the family has gotten, that's never diluted her love for any of us. There's always plenty to go around, and she makes sure we all feel it, not just on holidays or on birthdays or when the major milestones happen, but every day, in the smaller moments.
I hope I'll someday do the same. I'm definitely going to try.


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Last Monday Terri and I photographed the beautiful Kate.
Kate is truly full of life and a pleasure to be around.
We even created a .gif animation of a back flip that turned out pretty cool.
This is Kate and her lovely mother, Charlene.
Even though we were at Cincinnati's Ault Park, I really tried to use everything around the park and not only the structure the park is known for.
It's important to Terri and I to give every client something unique.


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That's right folks! This humble Nashville food blogger is heading to Manchester with a tent and an empty stomach, eating things from trucks so you don't have to. I also plan to get my fill of good music and fashion in as well. Over the past few years, the food at Bonnaroo has been getting better and better, so this year I decided to give that aspect of the festival some well-deserved attention!
So get ready for a slew of 'Roo posts folks, because to whet your appetite, I'll have a few preview posts between now and the festival. I'm most excited for the Fat Back Collective's collaboration with Roberta's (one of my favorite establishments in NYC!) and Snake and Jake's Christmas Barn, where there will be a whole hog roasted every day. That means lots of pig for yours truly. I plan to get all cave woman on some ribs! I'll also give you the scoop on the famed Food Truck Oasis, as well as the eleventh year of the Broo'ers Festival, not to mention my must-see list of bands!
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The Pound Euro and Pound US Dollar exchange rates are advancing as markets seek shelter from volatility after President Trump's inauguration.
Latest News:
- Pound US Dollar rises as investors desert USD
- Euro strong, although threat of Trump weighs
- US Dollar slumps as Trump speech focusses on protectionism
- ECB Draghi and Praet speeches incoming
The Euro has also been boosted by US Dollar weakness, although the common currency has weakened against the Pound as investors believe Trump poses a more immediate threat to the Eurozone than the UK.
Morning Update, 24th Jan; The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the UK government does not have a constitutional right to activate Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty without the prior approval of Parliament. However, it has also ruled that the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland do not have a right to influence the decision. This has increased the likelihood that Scotland will hold another independence referendum, so Pound Euro and Pound US Dollar exchange rates have weakened.
Pound Euro Strong, Pound US Dollar Bullish as Markets Seek Safety Following Trump Inauguration
Pound exchange rates have seen a strong rally today following Friday's US Presidential inauguration, with investors once-again buying Sterling as something of a safe bet. It may seem counterintuitive, considering Brexit is on the way, but traders expect GBP volatility to be much less severe than that of safe currencies like the Euro and US Dollar.
Similar to what was seen after Trump's election, the belief that GBP may already have received its biggest shock – while the worst could be yet to come for the EUR and USD – has boosted the Pound Euro exchange rate to a two-week high and sending Pound US Dollar exchange rates up to a five-week high.
Also supporting the Pound is the fact that markets are confident tomorrow's Supreme Court ruling will uphold the previous challenge against the government. Inside sources claim that even the Cabinet expects the Supreme Court to uphold the High Court ruling stating that Parliament must vote to trigger Article 50. This would give MPs a chance to moderate the government's 'Hard Brexit' stance, potentially lessening the impact of leaving the European Union and improving the outlook for Pound Sterling.
Euro Mixed as Trump Fears Weigh US Dollar; Draghi Hits Back at Currency Devaluation
Weak demand for the US Dollar has pushed the Euro higher today, although the overall outlook for the common currency does not necessarily warrant such strength, allowing GBP EUR to remain bullish even as EUR USD advance.
While the Euro is a more appealing option than the US Dollar at this juncture, President Trump could easily become a dragging factor on the Euro as he has the 'Greenback'. The President's inauguration speech focused heavily on his protectionist intentions, threatening EU-US trade links. Trump has also recently commented that USD is overvalued; a concern for the European Central Bank (ECB) as policymakers are relying on a strong 'Buck' to keep the Euro weak, assisting the Eurozone economic recovery.
Speaking in response to Trump's inauguration comments, ECB President Mario Draghi stated;
'There is a very strong international consensus in the G20 and the G7 to refrain from competitive devaluations. So there is a whole protocol in the various statements by the G20 and the G7 that basically states how countries should behave with respect to exchange rates.'
Trump Focus on Protectionism Pushes Pound US Dollar Exchange Rates Higher
Traders were once-again disappointed by the lack of policy information from President Donald Trump following his inauguration on Friday. The President did not give any details on his fiscal spending plans during his speech, instead focussing on more protectionist rhetoric.
However, the White House website does now document the President's economic goals, stating;
'To get the economy back on track, President Trump has outlined a bold plan to create 25 million new American jobs in the next decade and return to 4 percent annual economic growth.'
The page only provides the same explanation of Trump's strategy for growth – tax cuts and a focus on bringing jobs back to America – that the President gave on the campaign trail, leaving investors with no new information. Additionally, the protectionist rhetoric is clear – unsettling investors who worry that Trump's dislike of free trade could damage the US economy. The White House website further explains;
'By renegotiating existing trade deals, and taking a tough stance on future ones, we will ensure that trade agreements bring good-paying jobs to our shores and support American manufacturing, the backbone of our economy. The President plans to show America's trading partners that we mean business by ensuring consequences for countries that engage in illegal or unfair trade practices that hurt American workers.'
It has already been announced that Trump will today sign an executive order signalling the start of renegotiations for the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He is also expected to soon sign an order to being the withdrawal process from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
In addition to a spat between the White House Press Secretary and the press regarding the size of Trump's inauguration crowd (the press claim photos of the event show attendance of around 250,000, while the President and his aides claim the audience was around 1.5 million strong) has further dampened hopes that President Trump will be more restrained now that he has taken office.
As a result the US Dollar is down -0.3% against the Euro, while Pound US Dollar exchange rates have been able to climb 0.6%.
Pound Euro, Pound US Dollar Exchange Rates Forecast; ECB to Address Trump Concerns?
UK and US data is virtually non-existent today, leaving the Pound likely to respond to developments within the Eurozone. The ECB's Mario Draghi and Chief Economist Peter Praet are giving separate speeches later today.
The Governing Council members may use their speeches to address some of the concerns raised after President Trump's inauguration speech, potentially reinforcing the importance of trade to the Eurozone economy and warning against trying to influence exchange rates with rhetoric.
Traders may interpret these as signs that the ECB is worried by the impact Trump could have on the Eurozone and this could sour Euro sentiment, allowing Pound Euro exchange rates to make further gains. Pound US Dollar exchange rates are likely to continue on their current trajectory.
Interbank Pound Euro, Pound US Dollar Exchange Rates
At the time of writing, the Pound Euro exchange rate was trending around 1.16, while the Euro Pound exchange rate was trading in the region of 0.86.
The Pound US Dollar exchange rate was trading around 1.24, while the US Dollar Pound exchange rate was trending in the region of 0.80.


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Helen Mirren to Star in Miniseries Catherine the Great
HBO and Sky have partnered for a four-part drama about history?s most powerful female monarch.
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren will lead miniseries Catherine the Great as the tumultuous monarch and politician who ruled the Russian empire and transformed its place in the world in the 18th century. The four-part historical drama will follow the end of Catherine?s reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future of Russian politics. Mirren, who won an Academy Award for embodying Queen Elizabeth in The Queen, offered her remarks on the project:
Catherine the Great is the latest project in the partnership between HBO and Sky (the network behind The Young Pope) and will begin filming later this year. It is produced by Origin Pictures and New Pictures and will be made available on HBO in the US and distributed to Canada through Bell Media. It will also be available air on Sky Atlantic, NOW TV in the UK and Ireland, and on Sky Atlantic in Italy, Germany, Austria and Spain.


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It was a new beginning for her, as she bid farewell to her parents and siblings and moved to a totally new country to join her husband and his family. She left her home with joy and sadness, joy because she is excited about starting her new life with her husband and sadness because she had to leave her parents and family behind, and that girl was ME !!
Leaving everything behind, wasn't easy for me, it was very painful yet very beautiful, as I was to settle in a country which was totally different in every aspects , than the country where I was born and spent my early years. Definitely, I entered into a new whirlpool with responsibility with happiness and excitement. Yet, there was a time when I used to burst into tears with no reason, felt nervousness and sometimes completely lost. One phone call from parents or hand written letter I always craved for the most. The letters I used to get from MUM, same letters I used to read again and again until another one comes.
Second or third letter came and mum wrote to me " You were my backbone Jagruti, I never realised that how much I used to rely on you. You were always on my side, and how gracefully you took a responsibility of our house. I never thought I was raising a girl, actually you raised me. I am lost in my own house, don't know where to start once again..I am totally stranger in this house" Love and blessings from Mummy !
One might think that always a girl who leaves her parent's house finds it difficult to adjust, it's not just that, parents and siblings go through that pain too..well, I realized that recently too. Our daughter studies away from home, and she was four week at home with us. We had great fun with her, went shopping together, played cards, watched so many her favourite TV shows , went to movies and of course we cooked together or rather I say she cooked so many dishes for us. We just got used to getting most of the dinner dishes from her. In four weeks we never ate same dish again except Soya Veg Manchurian ! Now after she is back to UNI, I am on my own in the kitchen :(
I never had any clue about this over so popular Indo Chinese cuisine until few years back, when internet entered our lives and few times whenever I visited India, my family members brag about this cuisine and take me to restaurants or sloppy joints at street side. I wasn't particularly bowled over to this cuisine first time, but when I started preparing at home by trying out different recipes, family members started appreciate and started demanding, and oh yes, husband became a soy sauce lover that he wants to add in anything and everything, my family is to be held responsible for acclimatization of my fondness towards Indo Chinese.
Many vegetarian Indo Chinese recipe has stayed in my kitchen past few years, we often prepare when we crave for something else than usual Indian affair. So this time , daughter being at home everyday, kitchen was buzzing with so many new recipes, tastes and ingredients, and daughter came up with Soya Veg Manchurian because she knew that I would love to have my protein dose in each and every meal. While she got on with the mixing soy and chilli sauces, whizzing up the food processor, I got ready with my camera to click this delicious dishes pictures.
Soya is a great addition to this dish because for us as vegetarians, we can get all our 9 essential amino acids as soya is a complete protein!
One might get stressed out for handling so many vegetables, chopping them or shredding them finding it as chor, and don't want to spend whole afternoon in the kitchen, please don't, just use your food processor, in less than an hour this amazing meal you can bring on the dining table from your very own kitchen. By adding soya granules into this dish, made this dish protein rich and totally skipped frying..can you believe, I know you won't but trust me you can make this dish without frying the Veg balls. Almost any kofta recipes, needs frying I do skip and I make my koftas in a paniyaram pan. So what about taste ? Let me assure you there is not a fraction of a difference in taste or texture, actually both times when we made this, the pan was wiped clean everyone found it so yummy!
Just dig into this most popular indo chinese delight, and enjoy healthy and flavourful dish !
You will need - Soya Veg Balls
- 200 g soya granules
- 150 g white cabbage
- 150 g cauliflower florets
- 3-4 medium carrots
- 2-3 spring onions
- 1 big green capsicum
- 100 g green beans
- 4-5 green chillies
- 2 tbsp chopped ginger
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 5-6 tbsp. wholemeal plain flour or plain flour
- 3-4 tbsp. corn starch
- salt to taste
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper powder
Method :- Making soya and Veg Balls
Wash soya granules with the water, discard the water.
Place in a pressure cooker with 200-250 ml water and let it cook till 3 whistle.
Transfer the cooked soya granules and strain the water. Do not discard the water.
Let it cool completely and once again squeeze as much water you can.
Now was and pat dry all the vegetables.
Roughly chop them.
Place them into vegetable chopper or food processor with onion, chillies, garlic and ginger and mince them. Do not make puree, but same size as soya granules.
Transfer into another bowl and again squeeze as much water you can. Do not discard the water.
Now add minced vegetable into another bowl, add both flours and salt and pepper.
Mix everything gently and form a dough and shape this dough into small balls.
Heat Paniyaram pan, add few drops of oil into each cavity ( whole ) and put balls into each whole.
Keep heat low to medium, keep turning them and very close eye on them.
Cook them for 6-8 minutes till nice and golden brown and crispy.
Leave it aside for later use.
You will need - For the Manchurian sauce
- 2 big red onions
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 2" fresh root ginger
- 3-4 green chillies
- 5-6 tbsp. white parts of spring onion
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 3 tbsp chilli sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 4 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp. cumin and coriander powder
- 1 tsp. black pepper powder
- 3 tbsp. corn starch + 1/4 cup water mixed
- 1 vegetable stock cube diluted in 250 ml water + saved water from the soya and vegetables.
- 3-4 tbsp. spring onion green part for garnishing.
- 2-3 tbsp. vinegar
Method :- Making Manchurian sauce
Once again use food processor to chop onion, garlic , ginger and chillies.
Mix soy, red chilli, sweet chilli sauce and ketchup in a bowl.
Heat the oil in a wok or kadai, add chopped onion mixture.
saute for few minutes, and add white parts of spring onion.
Add the red chilli powder, cumin and coriander powder and immediately add soy sauce mix.
Stir this mixture for few minutes and add vegetable stock.
Simmer this mixture for 2-3 minutes, or starts to bubble on the sides add cornstarch mix.
Keep stirring and mixing and cook for 4-5 minutes, if mixtures gets thicken add hot water.
Now add salt and black pepper powder.
Keep stirring add vinegar and switch off the heat.
Add soya and veg balls and keep them in for 2 minutes.
Garnish with the spring onion greens and serve immediately with fried rice or noodles.
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An Oversimplification of Her Beauty
This event is SOLD-OUT. There may be a limited number of tickets released to the rush-line the day of the screening, 15 minutes before showtime.
Terence Nance dazzled audiences at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival with this bold debut that's hard to define as fact or fiction. As both director and film subject, Nance brings a delightful sense of humor and vulnerability to chronicling his relationship with a lovely young woman (Namik Minter), teetering between platonic and romantic. Utilizing a tapestry of live action and animated styles, Nance explores his fantasies, emotions, and memories for a vibrant expression of young love.