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Ho, Ho, Ho, holiday season is nigh, and for a lot of us it means becoming reacquainted with a giant, aluminium flying can for either few hours or what feels like an eternal hell that is the long haul flight.
I'm literally a week out from starting my own holiday journey, which I like to call the mother of all long hauls: the London to Sydney. It's a flight I've done on and off over twenty years (Yes, before they had personal TVs in front of your face. Oh, it was tough). Over that time I have come up with my own tried and tested formula which helps me emerge from said plane feeling less like a dribbling zombie desiring fast food and more like a human ready to holiday it out. So here are my top tips for flying the healthy way:
Order Ahead: Make sure you contact your airline in advance to choose your meal. There is nothing more annoying that having to stick with the last chicken meal when you actually haven't eaten meat in years. It should be old news that you can get a huge variety; vegan, veggie, raw. Take your pick and hope for the best. And on the subject of eating, eat light meals in the days leading up to your flight. That way you won't feel like you're attempting to digest a lead balloon while sitting on your backside for what can feel like an age.
Pick your seat prior: This isn't being control freaky, this is you picking the seat you know that you want. Personally, I go for the aisle seat because it means that I have the freedom to get up and move whenever I want. For others, they like the window seat for the view and the argument that there are less germs (Thanks for the extra paranoia, internet). Make sure you check up on your seat the day before you fly because you could get lucky and change to a seat which neighbours unoccupied ones so you can make your own insta-bed! Who needs First Class?
Be rested: One year I decided to stay up all night before my flight to Australia thinking I'd drop off the moment I found my plane seat. Incorrect. I was irritable, my mind was cloudy and I ended up getting sick a few days after I arrived. Try be as rested as possible before you fly because chances are the Z's you get on your flight aren't going to be capital.
BYO: Food, that is. I'm talking, nuts, oat cakes, dried fruit, protein bars, more oat cakes. Do not depend on your airport to supply you with healthy food. In my experience, there isn't a lot of choice and you end up panic buying crap that won't help you feel good. I'm still waiting to spot a coconut water past security, but a girl can dream.
Water: Of course I had to get this in here. Remember that if you do bring a bottle of water with you to the airport it will be taken off you at security. So, it's best to prepare to buy another once you're through to duty free. If you can find some coconut water after security then go for it! When on the flight, I recommend getting friendly with the airline hostesses. And I don't mean swapping life stories, I mean getting up to visit them in their galley to score more water. You may even make friends out of them and get some free perks.
Beautify: Being locked in an air conditioned tin will play havoc on your skin. In fact, you may emerge looking like the lizard queen. To combat this, I will quite happily slap on an invisible overnight mask (I swear by Origins Drink up Intensive Mask) after take off as well as reapply hand cream and lip balm whenever I feel like it. It gives me something to do, and it really does make a difference to your skin when you're back on land. So save up those free samples and prepare to self-soothe on your next flight.
Move: It is so important to keep the blood flowing while you're sitting down for long periods of time. Plan to take a walk every thirty minutes, stretch and get on with some chair yoga because, let's face it, what else is there to do?
Be Kind: To combat the flying anxieties, have a playlist at hand that you've designed specifically to relax to. Make sure you use it back home in the weeks before you fly so that you're body learns that those tracks mean chill out time. Flying is also a perfect place to try some mindfulness meditation. No one will even know you're getting your zen on while flying at 30,000 feet. While your at it, bring out some aromatherapy action. Thisworks have a great In Transit Muscle Therapy roll on, which I've used and loved for the past year when I've travelled. Its relaxing Marjoram, Black Pepper and Clove scent beats the classic 'Eau de plane'.
Get the gear: As well as the products listed above my in-flight survival kit also includes: a neck pillow, my own headphones, eye drops, ear plugs, eye mask, anti-DVT socks, a kindle loaded with every book I've ever had an interest in as well as an iPad loaded with my favourite TV shows. This bit is all about the comfort and are noticeably in the category of: 'Pretend I'm anywhere but here'. Something that I think is paramount for ones wellbeing when going the long haul.
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Dogon figure (Three quarters view)
Front view Dogon village Video Maps
This statuette depicts a figure with truncated legs, and whose arms
are bent at the elbows and at the wrists to create a step like form.
The breasts are placed high on the torso and continue the mass of the
shoulders. This stylization of the human body can be seen in many
Dogon sculptures. The almost featureless face conforms to the
simplification of forms that characterizes these sculptures. This
piece probably represents a protective spirit (dege) or a
nommo ancestor.
Sacrificial materials are poured on figure sculptures and other
ritual objects found on personal altars, ancestral altars, in
binu sanctuaries, and on altars dedicated to nommo.
Many different substances are used for sacrifice, including the blood
of chickens, sheep, and goats slaughtered for this purpose, mixtures
of various plant juices with millet flour or flour made from the
fruit and seeds of the baobab, concoctions of burned herbs, and shea
oil. These sacrificial materials are vehicles for nyama, the
vital force that determines a person's mental and physical well-being
and allows a person to continue living. Nyama is found in all
living things, including animals and plants, and in supernatural
beings as well. It can be liberated from its support and transmitted
to another being. When a sacrifice is made, the nyama of the
sacrificial material strengthens and increases not only the
nyama of the spiritual being to whom the sacrifice is offered
but also that of the persons who perform the sacrifice.
16th / 17th century.
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A registered cattle brand is a design that has been registered with a state livestock agency or Texas county clerk's office for the purpose of identifying the ownership of animals marked with that design. Cattle brands are usually placed on the animal's ribs or hip.
Branding of livestock can be traced back to about 2700 B.C.E. and is known to have been practiced in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. It was introduced to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, beginning with Hernando Cortez, who used a design composed of three crosses to mark his stock.
The purposes of branding are to identify the legal owner of a branded animal and to deter theft. While other systems of animal identification exist, brands have the advantages of being simple, permanent and easily seen. Registered brands are considered personal property and can be sold, transferred or inherited so long as the registration is kept in good standing.
Hot irons and freeze branding are the most common methods of applying brands, though the latter is more often used on horses than cattle and cannot be registered for use on cattle in some states. A good brand design is easy to remember and difficult to alter.


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Way back in October 2006, I posted an entry entitled "Lessons from Beyond the Grave- What 2 Singaporeans teach us".
This was in two instalments.
Part One was the tragic tale of a certain Mr.Tan Jee Suan who was so poor and financially distressed that he felt that the only way out of his monetary troubles was to end his life in front of an MRT train. His parting gift to his children was $10. This was all that he had and it was for them to buy chicken rice.
In the one and half years since then, do we still have our Mr. Tan's in our midst?
Part two was about Singapore's first Chief Minister Mr.Marshall. I was very moved by what he said about "Noblesse oblige" in public service during an interview he gave to Dharmendra Yadav entitled "Meeting David Marshall In 1994".
Noblesse olige literally means nobility is an obligation. It is defined as:
1. Benevolent, honorable behavior considered to be the responsibility of persons of high birth or rank.
2. the obligation of those of high rank to be honorable and generous (often used ironically)
Thanks again to Mr. Yadav. Without his publishing this conversation into the public domain, we would never have known what Marshall felt about Singapore's move away from idealism etc.
Marshall is an idealist and humanist that I greatly admire. What was said in 1994 is just as relevant to us today.
As expected the Straits Times just glossed over the feature on Marshall on this his 100th birthday. I did not expect them to mention any of the points brought out in that 1994 interview and I did not get it!
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Córdoba Province is a synthesis of the Argentine reality. Its territory is characterized by the presence of plains, mountains, rivers, lakes and a great variety in vegetation. Its capital city has become a true Latin American metropolis. However, there still exist small traditional settlements in the northern area.
Cordoba is one of the oldest settlements in the south of the American Continent and is known as "La Docta" (The Learned City), because it was the first city in the country to have its own university.
The settlement of Jesuits in the Cordobian capital left an extensive architectural, cultural and religious heritage. This colonial splendor can be enjoyed in the museums, churches and public buildings in the downtown area.
Starting from Plaza San Martín, one can travel on a simple circuit that will allow one to visit the most outstanding spots: the "Cabildo" (old Town Hall), the Cathedral, the "Templo de la Compañía de Jesus" (Temple of the Company of Jesus), the "Colegio de Monserrat" (Monserrat School), the "Manzana Jesuítica" (Jesuit Square), the "Cañada" (floodwater containment canal), the "Iglesia de las Carmelitas Descalzas", the "Basílica Santo Domingo", the "Iglesia de los Capuchinos" (Capuchin Monks´ Church) and the "Museo de Arte Emilio Caraffa" ("Emilio Caraffa" Arts Museum), ending the walk in Parque Sarmiento (Sarmiento Park) and the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Cordoba National University).
However, along with this historical city, there is a modern and lively parallel Cordoba with shopping and commercial centers, and an ample offer of cultural and recreational activities. Nightlife has a special flavor, with a large number of bars, pubs and discos, for all ages and tastes.
Today, there are 5 universities and about 150.000 students which makes it an ideal place to study Spanish in Argentina.
A few kilometers away from the city, one can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Cordoba Hills, and the bounty of nature in its many valleys.
It is up to you to discover all that Cordoba has to offer!
Valle de Punilla is a region of hills and valleys that embraces beautiful Cordobian cities and towns. The most famous of these is Villa Carlos Paz, in addition to La Cumbre, La Falda, Villa Giardino, Capilla del Monte, Cosquín, Los Cocos, and Tanti, amongst others.
These mountainous areas are very appropriate for hiking, climbing, horse riding and picnicking on the banks of the many streams and brooks.
Villa Carlos Paz is the most visited spot in this region. It is situated to the south of the Valle de Punilla and is surrounded by hills and rivers. The Lago San Roque ("San Roque" Lake) is ideal for recreational activities and water sports such as canoeing, swimming, sailing, motor-boating and windsurfing.
It is well-known for its resorts, with wide, sandy lake beaches surrounded by trees. Amongst these resorts, the most popular are San Antonio de Arredondo, Mayu Sumaj, Icho Cruz, Tala Hasi and Cuesta Blanca. In addition to these resorts, many tourists visit the Quebrada del Condorito to practice paragliding and to admire the various species of animals that live in the area, such as the famous Cóndor Andino (Andes Condor).
Villa Carlos Paz is an interesting option for people of all ages. Its night life is first class and well-known throughout the country, thanks to its many discos, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and coffee shops.
In the afternoon it is possible to ride on the chair lifts which will take you to the top of the hill that overlooks the city and the lake or on the amphibian vehicles that take you on a tour of the city and then cruise round the lake.
Capilla del Monte is ideal to use as a base from which tourists can go and visit all the spots close to the city. Its maximum symbol is the Cerro Uritorco Mountain, which has become both locally and internationally famous over recent years, because of the fascinating mystery indicating it as a preferred landing place for UFO´s (Unidentified Flying Objects).
The surrounding area has special spots for tourists to visit and admire the colorful, multi-shaped rocks and the crystal-clear water of its streams and rivers.
Cosquín is located right in the middle of the Valle de Punilla Valley. It has some fantastic scenery, and its climate is pleasant during the four seasons of the year. The Rio de Cosquín (Cosquín River) is the heart of the city and offers tourists well-equipped resorts with all the necessary services and infrastructure, for enjoyment of peace and quiet.
It is well-known for its artistic-cultural events, amongst which the Festival Nacional del Folklore (National Folk Music and Dance Festival) is the outstanding show of the year, and mobilizes thousands of people during nine consecutive evenings. It is a national and international emblem of native music and dancing.
Villa General Belgrano is a typical mountain village, known as the "town of merging cultures". Most of its settlers belong to native communities or are of German, Swiss, Austrian, Italian, Hungarian or Spanish descent.
The "Villa" surprises visitors with its unique central European architectural style. The houses are built of wood, and have gabled roofs with red tiles, in a typical Alpine style.
One can enjoy walking, mountain-bike racing, cross-country motorcycling and also its very special traditional festivities. The most popular of these is the Fiesta Nacional de la Cerveza (National Bierfest) which takes place in the month of October.
Jesús María is a city of tradition where one can visit places of archeological and historical interest, in addition to taking part in open-air activities. Its main attractions are Estancia Jesuítica Jesús María (Jesus and Mary Jesuit Farm Complex), founded by the Jesuits in 1618, Posta Sinsacate (Sinsacate Stagecoach Post), or a visit to several nearby "Estancias" (Ranches), where it one may combine rural activities with ecological tourism.
Well-known for hosting the Fiesta Nacional de la Doma y el Folclore (National Horse-breaking and Folk Music Festival), Jesús María combines "gaucho" history and traditions, with music shows of international prestige.
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The BFI and Lionsgate UK announce today that they have joined forces to present a very special screening of the critically acclaimed Testament of Youth ahead of its UK release date. The event is the first in a major new programme called BFI Presents, designed to help grow audiences for independent British films.
The Testament of Youth event will be centred on London's BFI Southbank on the evening of Monday 12 January, 2015, with audiences across the UK able take part via a live satellite link that will see the event simultaneously beamed into around 400 cinemas nationwide
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Hi! This is Kati, Tom & Janis' daughter. Mama wanted me to post this for her. They have not been able to post from the iPhone like they thought they could.
Here's what she said:
We left yesterday at 5pm. We reached Knoxville, TN around 11pm and stayed there for the night. Most of the travel time was filled with light rain.
This morning we got back on the road again around 6:45. Tonight we will be staying in Minneapolis and hope to arrive there at the latest around midnight.
The current driving conditions are excellent. Slight clouds, clear, and 63 degrees.
Bonnie is in a great mood. She's been very giggly. She laughed driving through the tunnels and over the really big bridges.
Tom has been the sole driver so far.
I am almost finished with the baby afghan I started crocheting during the trip yesterday.
Our passports never came in before we left, so we have an appt tomorrow to get one while we wait.
Completly off subject, Lizzy, Mama got your card and loves it! She's saving all the handmade ones she's gotten to put in her scrapbook.
That's it for now!


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The first pictures of Wills, Cate and the new future King! You saw them here first….:)
Hand made peg dolls
So, time to clean up the peg. This one was tough going but after alot of sanding, repainting and varnishing she looks as good as new again:
The lace from the original was unusuable so I wrapped a new piece around the body of the peg and sewed it together up the back
I always sew where I can. It's the only way to ensure she doesn't all fall apart again! All that is left to do now is assemble her back together again….
Ok, you can see from the last post that she is in pretty bad condition!
I gave the pink brocade a wash in something pretty strong, but that glue isn't shifting. So, only thing to be done with it is to cut off as much as possible and hide the rest in seams and under embellishments! I have attached a fairly white band of lace to the bottom:
The sequins were past being used also, so I found some nice iridescent white ones and sewed these over the ribbon:
The skirt will be sewn together down the end and gathered at the top ready for re-fitting. Next thing to sort is the wooden peg!
This lovely little Geisha doll was made by Paula for her daughter who was dressing as a Geisha for her school assembly! You can see more pictures of this on Paula's blog (see below). Thanks for sharing Paula!
Just wanted to say hello to anyone coming here from 'The Dolls House Magazine', welcome to Dolly Peg Doll!
Peg dolls are a throw back to my youth I guess, what little girl didn't have one at some point? My collection is steadily growing and you will find some of it here on these pages as well as step by step projects to make your own and lots of ideas. Use the categories and tags to help you find something specific, or just enjoy a browse!
The smallest peg doll ever? Made from the head of a matchstick, this little sailor peg has been hand sculpted and painted by my husband and stands just 8mm high….yes, 8mm!!
The waterslide transfer faces are great for making little peggies, but check this peg doll face out!
She has been covered in fabric, sculpted and painted and is just beautiful. Take a closer look:
The detail continues throughout the whole doll right down to the beads on the front of her dress, the tiny little gold necklace and the ringlets in her hair. Someone has had alot of fun making her!


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What a difference a couple of months make.
The year kicked off with investors again predicting this was the year Treasury bond yields would finally, after so many false starts, dart higher as the Federal Reserve raised official borrowing costs.
Instead, the bond market has parted ways with equities big league, with lower yields signaling the sort of concern about the country's economic prospects and companies' profit margins that is starkly absent from a giddy, record-loving stock market.
"Not long ago we were often asked why our 2.5% end-March 2017 forecast for 10-year US Treasury yields was so low," Goldman Sachs strategists Francesco Garzarelli and Rohan Khanna wrote in a research note. "Now, the most recurrent questions are how much further can bond yields fall?" Also: What will make them move higher?
Treasury bonds are considered a safe investment, and their yields move opposite to their price. Despite slightly higher yields following the French election, 10-year benchmark rates stood about 2.30%, below a postelection peak near 2.60%.
Stocks, in contrast, have defied gravity, chasing frequent record highs despite concerns about firms' profitability, a weak investment backdrop, and the prospect of additional interest-rate increases from the Federal Reserve.
To highlight the bearish trend in the US government bond market, the Goldman analysts contrasted its moves with those of its comparable foreign counterparts.
"In the big picture, US Treasuries have represented a bearish force for global fixed income since last June, and particularly since the election of President Trump," the Goldman strategists wrote. " More clouds have gathered over the size and the timing of the Trump Administration's fiscal expansion, and the news on the inflation front has been more mixed of late."
As for the matter of when yields might actually turn higher, Garzarelli and Khanna are telling clients the pace of Fed tightening will be key: "The level of US yields is ultimately set by the Fed, the only major central bank that we expect to tighten policy this year and next."
For Wall Street traders, prepping for bond yields to rise has been like waiting for Godot. But they'll keep doing it.


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Quote..Clifford Irons, 39, is from Castlemara Drive in the town.
A police officer told the court in Belfast that the two guns were found in a car which, he said, the police could link to Mr Irons.
The police officer said the case was linked to a feud involving the UDA in east Antrim.
He told the court that Mr Irons was "heavily involved in this".
The officer said the guns were loaded and a bullet in one of them was "doctored" to have more effect.
The police officer also said that during a search of a house, they found a bag of balaclavas and gloves along with a notebook of "things to do". unquote.
You can see why he's nicknamed ''Trigger'' [after the character from the tv series ''Only fools and horses'']


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Although there has been no absence of charlatans, churls and damned fools in the history of the US Congress Ted Cruz, a Republican Senator from Texas – is setting new standards for buffoonery. And his antics may well doom the GOP – Grand Obstructionist Party – in national politics. His fake filibuster, which one wise wag aptly called "a sillybuster," in the Senate debate over the budget, insisting that the Senate vote to defund the Affordable Healthcare Act, could set the stage for a shutdown of the government despite the fact that after talking smack for 21 hours he voted for the continuing resolution that is designed to prevent this impending tragedy.
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Lawson-Haggert goes South 1953 Rambler Contingents: Ole Olsen and the Westerners 1926 - 1928 Erskine Hawkins Lost in Shuffle 1938 Eddie South, Jazz Violin 1941
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Ray Smith's weekly traditional/historical jazz program appeals to the devotee as well as the neophyte. The hour features traditional jazz, Big Band and swing from the entire 20th century and before, including recordings from as early as 1890. Series release date: 1972
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This post is an article from the Winter 2018 issue of the OYAN Review and has been edited slightly for publication on the blog. It was written by Marian Rose at the Seaside Public Library.
I consider myself lucky that my library is right across the street from our district middle school. The teen events are held after school on Tuesdays for one hour (unofficially an hour and a half). Although it's easy access for teens to attend after school, keeping it interesting and fun (while introducing what the library has to offer) to keep them coming back and wanting more can be a challenge.
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Council not wild about amendments
A two-year process to incorporate language protecting wildlife into the Snyderville Development Code has all but come to a screeching halt with the Summit County Council's feedback that they had concerns about the wording.
"The intent is to place wildlife mitigation standards in the code to help mitigate the impact of new development. Some of those strategies could include clustering development and constructing wildlife friendly fencing," County Planner Jennifer Strader said at the Nov. 7 Summit County Council work session.
County Council Chair Dave Ure said he was opposed to the idea and argued that 78 percent of Utah is already designated as public land.
"I would say can the whole bloody thing and don't ever bring it up again," Ure said. "Summit County has spent millions and millions of dollars for open space and for habitat. And we're proud of it. We've done an excellent job. So why with the small percentage that's left in the state of Utah, are we now making it even more difficult for a person to build on."
Ure added that the County would be adding a layer of bureaucracy before anyone could build a house or development.
County Councilmember Sally Elliott said she is also reluctant to add another layer of bureaucracy, but added that the amendments have a lot of good elements.
"Having this discussion makes it abundantly clear that people who live in the Snyderville Basin love their wildlife and they don't want to see them destroyed on the road," Elliott said. "I don't think we need to 'throw the baby out with the bathwater,' but I think we need to approach it in a reasonable way, and incorporate some of the language and information into the code so there is a clear reference that we do care."
"But perhaps we don't care enough to make a wildlife amendment that will make homeowners jump through yet another hoop when it's difficult enough to get through our process," Elliott added.
County Councilmember Chris Robinson suggested they continue the current process of submitting development proposals to the Division of Wildlife Resources for comment. Then, if the developer asks for anything beyond base density, the potential for wildlife mitigation can be factored in.
"More as a negotiating thing; not mandatory," he said.
Despite the Council's opposition to the amendments, they agreed to move forward with a public hearing. "Maybe we're missing something," Robinson said.
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Below are the most common problems students encounter at graduation time. This is not an exhaustive list but it is intended to help you monitor your own progress toward graduation. Always check with your faculty advisor or the Academic Counseling Office if you have questions.
1. Total number of credits. Students need 64 credits in the associate degree and 128 in the bachelor degree. This can sometimes confuse transfer students. UNH accepts credits from other schools as they appear on the transcript. In other words, we don't take a three credit course from another school and increase it to four credits.
The only time UNH appears to alter a credit award from another school is when the other school operates on a system other than semester hours. In that case, the UNHM Office of Admissions converts the other school's credits to semester hours. This is a fairly rare occurrence.
300-level courses do not count toward graduation from a bachelor degree.
2. Repeated courses. Watch out for repeated courses. Every once in a while, a student takes a course a second time because s/he doesn't remember taking it before! Students can earn credit for the course only once. The grade earned the second time replaces the grade earned the first time, even if the second grade is lower.
Pay special attention to courses that may have originally been offered as special topics courses and are subsequently converted to permanently numbered and titled courses.
3. Number of credits in the major. Most majors specify a minimum number of credits that must be earned in the major. Transfer students need to be particularly careful. If students transfer in a 3 credit course, most majors require them to make up the credit IN THE MAJOR. Check the rule for your own major.
5. Discovery requirements (Applies to freshmen admitted fall 2010 and after and transfer students admitted fall 2011 and after. There are three requirements you should pay special attention to:
a. the Inquiry requirement. Students admitted with fewer than 58 credits are responsible for this requirement.
b. Biological and Physical sciences. Bachelor degree candidates are required to take one of each and one of them MUST have a lab. Associate degree candidates are required to take two courses from the biological sciences, physical sciences and environment, technology and society with no more than one from any single category and one must have a lab.
c. Math 418 does not fill Quantitative Reasoning.
4. General education requirements. (Applies to freshmen admitted prior to fall 2010 and to transfer students admitted prior to fall 2011)There are two to watch here.
a. Group 3 is divided into three subcategories: Biological, Physical and Technology. In the bachelor degree, students must take a course from at least two of these categories. In other words, you can't have three T's or three B's or three P's. Be particularly careful because the course prefix is not necessarily a clue to what category it falls into. For example, BSCI 421, BSCI 422 and BIOL 520 are all TECHNOLOGY courses.
Associate degree students need two courses from group 3 and may take both in the same category.
b. Math 418 does not fill Group 2, Quantitative Reasoning.
5. The foreign language requirement. Students can't take the beginning level of a language (401-402) if they had two or more years of that language in high school; they must take an intermediate level course (503). If it has been a while since you last had the language in high school, you may need to take a review course (SPAN or FREN 403) first. You will earn elective credit for SPAN or FREN 403. Then you may go on to the 503 level to fill the foreign language requirement. You must take a placement test to enter a language course beyond the elementary level. Tests can be taken in the computer lab at any time.
The exception is that if it has been longer than 7 years, students can go back to the beginning. If you have questions about your eligibility to take the elementary level, check with your faculty advisor or with Academic Counseling.
6. Achievement standards in major. All but one major (Engineering Technology) have some sort of individual grade and GPA standard in the major – usually C or C- in major courses with an overall average of 2.0 in major courses. Some majors, like Sign Language, have higher standards. Check the standard for your major.
7. Overall GPA. All students must have a 2.0 overall gpa in order to graduate.
8. Several majors (Business, History, Humanities, Biology, CIS) have self-designed concentrations. These concentrations are developed in consultation with the faculty advisor in the major. In order to be certified for graduation, the faculty advisor must approve the concentration. Each major has a form to be filled out and signed by the faculty advisor and returned to the Academic Counseling Office.
9. Minors. If you believe you have completed the requirements for a minor you must fill out a certification of completion of minor form no later than the middle of your last semester. The form must be signed by your major advisor and the minor supervisor, then returned to Academic Counseling. Make sure to check the requirements for the minor. There is usually a minimum grade, some sort of distribution requirement across levels of courses and under no conditions may a student "double count" more than 8 credits in the major and the minor. Minor requirements can be found in the online catalog. Certification of completion of minor forms can be found at : http://manchester.unh.edu/current-students/advising-academic-forms
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text: Fragmentation of Brain Reactions by Switching Phenomenon? Doepp, M., Thum, C. TimeWaver-Health-Centre, 28 Dorf St., Bichwil 9248, Switzerland Summary Complementary medicine techniques show strange and paradox reactions on stimuli in persons who have a combined exposition to stress and electro-smog. This concerns to articles of Goodheart (the founder of Applied Kinesiology) in 1978. He called the phenomenon "Switching" of the Central Nervous System (CNS). A switched brain is functionally fragmented or dissociated, resp. In our study we could prove that by testing the vegetative nervous system (VNS) by means of the Heart Rate variability (HRV) before and after 3 de-switching exercises – http://youtu.be/x6KKyPjnhjI . Before: toxins were accepted and detox-agents were rejected, after: opposite and correct results. The differences were significant. Introduction In 1978, Goodheart the founder of Applied Kinesiology (AK) found some strange behaviors of muscle reactions on stimuli. Stress (meaning dis-stress) seemed to be a main reason. The same was found by the author in 1999 using the Meridian Diagnostics method (Prognos®). Hence, the regulatory systems oft he CNS can work in a paradox way in certain situations. This was called "Switching". Later the same was found using the HRV examining the VNS. In several Youtube videos the author described a de-switching procedure consisting of 3 simple exercises. Materials and Methods 28 test persons were exposed to stress and electro-smog (cellphone calls for > 4 minutes). Their stress state was examined by HRV measurements (TimeWaver Cardio®) = "before". Criteria were VLF, LF, and HF, incl. calculations of VLF/HF, and VLF+LF. They were exposed to a mixture of chemical toxins holding the bottle in the left hand. The HRV was done again, an improvement was "yes", a deterioration was "no" = "before". They performed the 3 de-switching exercises. Then they were exposed to the same mixture of chemical toxins. and the HRV was done again, an improvement was "yes", a deterioration was "no" = "after". The results of "before" and "after" were compared. The same procedure was done for a mixture of detox agents (chlorella, spirulina, DMSA). Results Before: 23 of 28 resulted in "yes" to toxins, 5 of 28 resulted in "no" to toxins; 19 of 28 resulted in "no" to detox, 9 of 28 resulted in "yes" to detox. After: 5 of 28 resulted in "yes" to toxins, 23 of 28 resulted in "no" to toxins; 4 of 28 resulted in "no" to detox, 24 of 28 resulted in "yes" to detox. According to Student`s t-test all differences are significant für p < .0005. Conclusions The addition of stress and electro-smog produces paradox results of the VNS examined by the HRV. This may be called "Switching" of the CNS which is unable to judge toxins as dangerous and detox agents as positive. Reason may be a fragmentation of the brain reactions on stimuli. This behavior of the CNS is similar to that one concerning states of addictions. A de-switching procedure described by the authors earlier is able to normalize the reactions of the VNS. References DOEPP, M., Energie und Kosmos, Hochheim/Germany, Co`Med ed., 2008 GARTEN, H., Lehrbuch Applied Kinesiology: Muskelfunktion – Dysfunktion – Therapie, Munich, Elsevier, 2011 Entswitchen-Jerusalem_Int_Conf_Neural_Plasticity (PDF) Page navigation ← Hilfe für Körper und Seele mit gesunden Trinkwasser-Tankstellen Aluminium unter die Haut – Schock für das Immunsystem! →


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Since achieving their independence in 1991, the transition from communism to a free market system has been extremely painful for millions of Eastern Europeans, especially in Ukraine & Moldova.
State bureaucrats and oligarchs teamed up with corrupt politicians throughout 24 years of independence to perpetuate a graft-ridden, Soviet-style system that has kept millions of Ukrainians & Moldovans impoverished and prompted millions of others to flee their home countries.
Its citizens are deeply disappointed and angry that they have not experienced order, stability or decent economic development like Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Baltic countries. Poverty, corruption and hopelessness dominate everyday life.
More recently, the popular Ukrainian civil uprising known as Euromaidan, the ousting of their corrupt president and the ensuing conflict with Russia has now left Ukraine on the verge of economic collapse with over 1.5 million displaced persons in need of assistance.


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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 13 (UPI) -- U.S. search giant Google says it is working on a version of its Chrome Web browser for Windows 8 that will run in the operating system's Metro interface.
"Our goal is to be able to offer our users a speedy, simple, secure Chrome experience across all platforms, which includes both the desktop and Metro versions of Windows 8," a Google spokesperson told Mashable.
The Google announcement follows a similar one last month from Mozilla, which said it has been developing a version of its Firefox browser that includes both a Metro and desktop interface in a single application.
Google confirmed Chrome for Windows 8 will be optimized for touch support, enabling users to use Chrome on any Windows 8 tablets as well as desktop computers, slashgear.com reported Tuesday.
In the current Windows 8 Consumer Preview, one version of Microsoft's own Internet Explorer runs specifically on Metro, and doesn't support Flash, while the other runs in the traditional desktop interface, both sporting radically different interfaces, slashgear.com said.


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Last week was international babywearing week so I figured this would be a good time for me to talk about my experiences of babywearing a newborn.
My babywearing journey started out with one of the dreaded 'crotch danglers' renowned for being particularly bad for babies. But I admit, I ignored these facts, and was seduced my the marketing and vast amount of rave reviews about the Baby Bjorn. As a professional marketer, when I'm not a mama, I should have known better.
That said, at the time though, I swore by it. Babe loved it, daddy did and so did I. By seven months I was starting to hate it, argh the back ache!
This time around with Boyo I'm a whole lot more educated and I've been able to gather advice from the great babywearing mamas on twitter and the sling meet forum. The resounding advice was to get a stretch wrap for when the baby is small.
In the UK there are two main types of stretch wrap available (that I'm aware of). The Moby (American I think but made in china) and the Kari Mee (with great british made credentials). So then the tough decision of which to go for. The Kari Me is apparently more stretchy than the Moby, which has it's positives and negatives. In the end I went down the totally unethical route and purchased the one I could get the cheapest. That was the Moby which I bought (well my mum did as my birthday present) from Slumber Roo.
In total I have four wraps/carriers etc, three of which I can use with the newborn. The Moby is my saviour, but my Baby Hawk mei tai is also useful when Boyo wants to look around, or in hot weather (we had a few early October), plus a ring sling my friend kindly gave me (which I'm promising to give a good go next week for breastfeeding on the move). We also have an Ergo Baby but this requires a newborn insert.
I essence I love my Moby and so does Boyo.
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Matt Kalil appeared in the Panthers' first two preseason games, but will open the year on the IR list.
The Carolina Panthers placed returning starting left tackle Matt Kalil on injured reserve with a right knee injury, the team announced Sunday.
According to a team release, Kalil played through knee soreness during training camp and the first two preseason contests. Kalil met with the renowned Dr. James Andrews in Florida, then underwent an arthroscopic procedure just days after the Panthers' second preseason game against the Dolphins. In January 2015, Andrews performed a scope of both of Kalil's knees, an operation that did not require him to miss any time.
In compliance with league rules, Carolina did not officially place Kalil on injured reserve until after 4 p.m. on Sunday; players put on the list prior are not eligible to be activated during the season.
Said general manager Marty Hurney: "We're putting Matt on injured reserve to give him time to fully rehab the knee. We decided to make the move now so he's eligible to come back after eight games."
This marks the second time Kalil, a one-time Pro Bowler, has been placed on IR since joining the league in 2012. In 2016, he suffered a labrum tear on his right hip which required season-ending surgery. He signed with Carolina the ensuing offseason and started all 16 games last year.
Second-year offensive tackle Taylor Moton will start at left tackle in Kalil's place.
In a move corresponding to Kalil's injury, the Panthers signed cornerback Lorenzo Doss to complete their roster.


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Many little girls love to dress up and play with a tea set. If you're looking for an extraordinary party for your little princess, check out one of these options for a Tea Party she'll never forget. Pricing varies by location and party size. Tea parties are great for girls between the ages of 3 -12, though tween and teen parties are available as well. We've put together a great list of children's tea parties in Long Island for girls to try out.
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The Little Ladies Club
Party favors include combs, manicures, and a tiara for the birthday girl!
Where: 246 Unit 3 West Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801
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The Long Island Puppet Theater
Enjoy a Very Royal tea party and meet your favorite Disney Princesses! The Long Island Puppet Theater has several party theme options and one of the best puppet shows on the island.
Where: 10 Heitz Place, Hicksville, NY 11801
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The Secret Garden Tea Café and Gift Shop
Already beloved by Port Jefferson residents, The Secret Garden is a versatile site. Plan a private party or stop in for a snack. If you fall in love with one of their fantastic tea blends, you can order it in bulk from their website!
Where: 225 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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The Tea Room at Main Street
This unique site is a florist-tea room combination. Relax with friends with tea and tasty baked goods surrounded by lovely flowers, or give your daughter an upscale birthday or graduation party at this quaint shop in Huntington Village.
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Composer: Dan Walker
Commissioned by: Leichhardt Espresso Chorus
Premiere: The 2014 G is for Gloria concert on 12-Oct-2014
Movements: 5
Dan Walker's Mass of Deliverance was commissioned and first performed by the Leichhardt Espresso Chorus with Sydney Brass at Sydney's St James Church on 12 October 2014. Three months later it was performed again at the same venue, this time by The Choir of St James.
Mass of Deliverance
1. Kyrie
2. Gloria
4. Sanctus
Dan Walker outlines the origins of this Mass.
This Mass grew out of several conversations with the LEC Artistic Director Michelle Leonard and our shared desire to write a liturgical work that would be appropriate for the G is for Gloria concert, while truly showcasing the strengths of the Leichhardt Espresso Chorus. The inclusion of instrumental superstars Sydney Brass added an enjoyable element to the composition process, allowing me to create some rather large sounding sections within the work and some very delicate moments of reverence. I am not a religious person at all, though as a chorister I have become very familiar with the liturgy and understand the gravitas that a Mass setting often carries with it. One of the challenges I faced was to not be led down the garden path of mimicking existing settings. This Mass is an uplifting work, is wholly positive and hopefully a joy to sing. I feel on many levels the world has lost its way, and that we very often forget what a privilege it is to live, even fleetingly, on this planet that many of us take for granted. In this time I think we all could use a little rescuing.
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I am back once again to doing my daily sketches and today I had another go at doing a space hamster comic strip. You will have noticed that the item in the strip that becomes the target of destruction is in fact Marcel Duchamp's famous 'Fountain' during his time with the Dada art movement.
Looking at this strip I wonder why or what it was that compelled me to draw a strip, destroying a famous piece of art. The only answer that I can think of is the simple task of communicating humour to the audience, much the same way as Duchamp did when he submitted a urinal to the Society of Independent Artists really as to make a joke about the preconceptions of what is art. Asking myself why I do a drawing is a question I sometimes feel I don't ask enough of and it is something to consider and exercise in future projects. I guess the tour guide radio was right, this was thought provoking.


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15 Corn recipes! If you are a regular follower of Feeding Big, you will know that for the last week, I have been featuring a lot of corn recipes!
Right now, corn is in abundance, at least it is here in Virginia. Our local CSA has been giving each share holder at least 24 ears or corn each week. I know that seems like a lot, but last year we were getting 72 ears a week, or more! I froze most of our corn from last year, but this year I decided to try some different recipes.
I got in the kitchen and did some cooking! I made a few new recipes and made a few repeats also. Life got in the way and I realized I wouldn't be able to make as many recipes as I wanted to share with all of you, so I shouted out to some of my good blogging buddies. They were all ready to help me and share all of their corn goodness.
So, here are a few collages of my recipes and those from other bloggers. I know there will be at least one or two that you will want to make for your family. Let me know if you make one. I would love to hear about it.
1.) Cornbread Casserole by Our Table For Seven
2.) Bacon and Sweet Corn Hash by See Aimee Cook
3.) Ravioli with Corn and Arugula by Feeding Big
1.) Elote (Mexican Corn) by Magnolia Days
2.) How to Make Corn on the Cob in the Slow Cooker by Around My Family Table
!.) Spicy Grilled Corn Salad by Magnolia Days
2.) Mexicali Corn and Bacon Relish by Now Things are Cookin'
3.) Corn and Black Bean Salsa by Life with Lovebugs
1.) Summertime Corn Stew with Shrimp and Clams by The Wimpy Vegetarian
2.) Summertime Corn Chowder by Baked Bree
3.) Creamy Corn Chowder by Feeding Big
4.) Slow Cooker Southwestern Corn Chowder by Blueberries and Blessings
1.) Everything Corn Muffins by Cooking with Books
2.) Fresh Corn and Rhubarb Cake by Hungry Little Girl
3.) Bacon and Corn Pancakes by Spatulas on Parade
So, what do you think? See anything you like? I know that the rest of the corn I will be getting from our CSA will be used well. Thanks for stopping by and I will see you tomorrow!
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It goes without saying that if a tech stock trades at dirt-cheap multiples, its story probably isn't squeaky-clean. That especially holds when the Nasdaq remains up about 60% over the last two years.
But if an investor is willing to tolerate a less-than-perfect story and the measure of risk that comes with it, there are some potential diamonds in the rough out there. That's particularly so following a tech correction that has often been harsh to companies with less-than-perfect stories.
Here are three names that bargain-hunting tech investors willing to stomach some near-term choppiness might want to consider.
1. Juniper Networks
Valuation: Juniper (JNPR - Get Report) trades at 12 times a 2019 EPS consensus of $2.14. And after backing out $900 million in net cash, shares trade for just 1.8 times a 2019 revenue consensus of $4.9 billion. They also sport a 2.9% dividend yield, following a recent dividend hike.
Why it's cheap: Juniper was clocked last week after providing soft Q1 guidance to go with a Q4 beat. The company blamed architectural changes being implemented by major cloud data center clients that are weighing on demand for its MX series edge routers (Arista Networks (ANET - Get Report) , which has seen strong uptake for switches that integrate routing functionality, is likely a beneficiary).
Depressed telecom and cable capex is also a headwind for Juniper. And the company's security hardware business continues facing stiff competition from Cisco Systems (CSCO - Get Report) , Palo Alto Networks (PANW - Get Report) and others.
Why it might be worth buying: While the MX series is under pressure, Juniper insists demand remains strong among cloud giants for its innovative PTX series core routers, which deliver high routing densities and can also integrate optical transport functions. That, along with growing sales for Juniper's Ethernet switches and networking software solutions to telcos and smaller cloud providers, positions the company reasonably well as cloud-related capex keeps growing rapidly.
There also might be some light at the end of tunnel for telecom capex, as 5G network rollouts start in earnest next year. In the near-term, the fact that AT&T (T - Get Report) , a major Juniper client, plans to raise its capex by 16% in 2018 to $25 billion could provide a bit of a reprieve. And going forward, EPS will benefit from the launch of a new $2 billion stock buyback program, of which at least $750 million will be spent in Q1.
2. Cirrus Logic
Valuation: Cirrus (CRUS - Get Report) trades for 11 times a fiscal 2019 (ends in March 2019) EPS consensus of $3.95, and (after backing out $400 million in net cash and investments) just 1.5 times a fiscal 2019 revenue consensus of $1.56 billion.
Why it's cheap: When Apple's (AAPL - Get Report) sales come under pressure, one can count on Cirrus' sales doing the same, given that well over half of the chipmaker's revenue comes from shipments of audio codec and amplifier chips used within iPhones, iPads and related accessories. A few days after Apple issued light March quarter sales guidance, Cirrus missed December quarter estimates and offered a soft March quarter outlook. The company also forecast its revenue would be roughly flat in fiscal 2019, albeit while predicting sales would rise in calendar 2019.
The fact that Cirrus remains so dependent on Apple might also affect its valuation, since it's guaranteed that sales would plunge if Apple, which now designs quite a few of the chips going inside of its phones and tablets, started relying on home-grown audio codec chips. However, there's no sign right now that Apple has any such plans.
Why it might be worth buying: Demand for advanced mobile audio and voice experiences both acts as a competitive moat for Cirrus with Apple and top Android clients, and also presents some opportunities for growth. On the call, the company was upbeat about ramping sales of smart codecs -- they integrate a codec, a DSP and audio software -- and amplifiers to Android OEMs in 2019. It was also optimistic about growing sales of chips used in headphones with digital interfaces (rather than 3.5-millimeter headphone jacks), and landing design wins for voice biometric solutions that can authenticate a user based on his or her voice.
Cirrus also just added $200 million to its stock buyback, raising its available funds to $262 million. Given where its stock is currently trading, those funds could be used up quickly.
3. Western Digital
Valuation: Western Digital (WDC - Get Report) trades for just 6.7 times a fiscal 2019 (ends in June 2019) EPS consensus of $12.54, a rock-bottom multiple even after accounting for $5.5 billion in net debt. Shares also sport a 2.4% dividend yield.
Why it's cheap: Western's hard drive business is staring at a long-term unit decline thanks to solid-state drive (SSD) cannibalization. In addition, investors are worried that Western's SanDisk unit will, following a strong 2017, be hurt by declining NAND flash memory prices later this year, as industry shipments of high-density 3D NAND chips surge.
Why it might be worth buying: Though its sales of PC and mission-critical hard drives will likely continue falling, demand is stronger for Western's high-density helium drives, which are beloved by heavy-spending cloud giants and also have a growing enterprise footprint. While Seagate (STX - Get Report) is seeing some traction for its helium offerings following early stumbles, Western remains the leader in this space.
And while there's a good chance that NAND prices will drop later this year, it won't necessarily spell doom for SanDisk and other suppliers. Both because price declines could be offset by the manufacturing cost reductions provided by higher-density ( 64-layer and higher) 3D NAND chips, and because lower prices could serve as a boon for SSD penetration rates in the PC, enterprise and cloud storage markets. They could also motivate smartphone OEMs to boost storage capacities for high-volume models.
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Globally, nature, biodiversity and planetary health, are in steep decline
WWF's Living Planet Report 2018 reveals staggering extent of human impact on the planet
- The Living Planet Index indicates that global populations of vertebrate species have, on average, declined by 60 per cent in just over 40 years.
- The biggest drivers of current biodiversity loss are overexploitation and agriculture, both linked to continually increasing human consumption.
- Over the past 50 years, the global ecological footprint (one measure of our consumption of natural resources) has increased by over 190%
- Globally, nature provides services for humanity worth around US$125 trillion a year – but runaway human consumption is severely undermining nature's ability to power and sustain our lives, societies and economies.
Since 1998 the Living Planet Report, a science-based assessment of the health of our planet, has been tracking the state of global biodiversity. In this landmark anniversary edition, 20 years after its original publication, the Living Planet Report 2018 provides a platform for the best science, cutting-edge research and diverse voices on the impact of humans on the health of our Earth, with inputs from more than 50 experts from academia, policy, international development and conservation organizations across the world.
"Science is showing us the harsh reality our forests, oceans and rivers are enduring at our hands. Inch by inch and species by species, shrinking wildlife numbers are an indicator of the tremendous impact and pressure we are exerting on the planet, undermining the very living fabric that sustains us all: nature and biodiversity," said Marco Lambertini, Director General, WWF International.
According to the LPR 2018, nature provides us with economic services and benefits worth 125 Trillion USD every year. Yet, both nature and biodiversity are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Living Planet Index (LPI) shows that populations of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles have fallen by an average of 60% between 1970–2014, while the Freshwater Living Planet Index records an 83% decline in freshwater species in the same time period, equivalent to 4% per year since 1970. The most significant decline has been seen in tropical rainforests and in rivers, lakes and wetlands around the world. The report further goes on to identify the two key drivers of biodiversity loss - over exploitation of resources and agriculture, attributing 75% of species loss since 1500AD to these two factors. The increased demand for energy, land and water over the past 50 years has also increased our global ecological footprint (one measure of our consumption of natural resources) by over 190%.
"We are living in an age where our continuous need for increased consumption is driving us into an era the scientists are calling the Anthropocene - where, for the first time ever, humanity is shaping the future of the planet. It is important to remember that nature forms the crux of modern human society and our economic activities ultimately depend on the resources that the planet provides. It is time that we look beyond business as usual scenarios and galvanize collective action for positive change, allowing the planet an opportunity to revive itself", said Mr. Ravi Singh, Secretary General and CEO, WWF-India.
Despite numerous international scientific studies and policy agreements confirming that the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity is a global priority, worldwide trends in biodiversity continue to decline. What is needed to change this is bold and well-defined goals and a credible set of actions. As the world looks toward the promise of 2020 - a year that will see global leaders coming together on climate, biodiversity and sustainable development - governments, communities, businesses and organizations must come together to deliver a comprehensive framework agreement for nature and people under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Globally, WWF is taking the window of opportunity between now to 2020 (when the Aichi targets under the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Environmental Goals of the 2030 Agenda culminate and a new comprehensive framework for the future is set) to shape a positive vision for nature and for the planet by collaborating with a consortium of almost 40 universities, conservation organizations and intergovernmental organizations to launch the research initiative: ''Bending the Curve of Biodiversity Loss''. Together, we must mobilize public and private actors to show greater action and ambition to reverse the devastating trend of biodiversity loss.
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I don't have to write anything more about the annoyance of dealing with a constant barrage of emails day in and day out. From those dealing with a handful of emails to those getting hundreds of them, the collective feeling is that of pain and boredom. What is supposed to make sure that you get the job done, ends up taking up a major chunk of productive hours.
In the last few months we have reviewed a few apps that try to help people tackle their overloaded inboxes. SaneBox separates your most important emails from the ones that can wait, helping you prioritize the way you read your messages all the while saving you time and frustration. Come join me to learn how to put this app to use and enhance your productivity.
We do get a lot of email these days. I am not talking about spam – clean, legitimate emails from people we know and do business with. Leave it unattended for a couple of days, your email inbox will look like a war zone with the causalities being your productivity and reputation. Besides, it has become a fashion to complain about email overload.
For those who are really serious about clearing out their inbox and get things done, there are some great apps to lend a helping hand. Email Game is one such app and is a new way to read and respond to email.
Over the last few years apps have overtaken our phones and now the web — at least in a more organized way (e.g. the Chrome Web Store). While this movement has been fantastic and allowed us to do more than ever, it's also made it easy to overload ourselves with an unmanageable number of apps.
Mobile devices and desktops aside, I am still overwhelmed at times with the number of web apps I use, have access to and test each and every day. The web front didn't use to be this way for me and was quite manageable. Perhaps I'm in this situation now because I work with so many more web apps for this site, or perhaps the growth and advancement of the web has opened up many more web app possibilities.
What are your thoughts? Are you overloaded with web apps on a regular basis or do you just ignore the growing multitudes? If you ignore them, how do you stay on the edge of new and exciting apps?
Personally, I am consistently overloaded with not just web apps but mobile and even desktop apps. However, I generally thrive off the constant stream of fresh, new apps to try, which always push the envelope of what's possible to greater lengths. At times though, I certainly need a break and to stabilize my ever changing app line-up. How about you?
You just simply cannot ignore emails. Now that almost all individuals and businesses are online, people are mailing the jeepers out for one thing or another. At least with telephones you just can turn them off or yank them off the wall to avoid the barrage of calls, useful or otherwise. But with an email inbox, there is very little control over the incoming traffic.
If you're looking for that urgent project update from your client, in all possibility you will have to wade through the weekly newsletters, funny videos recommended by friends and bill mailers among others. To help you keep your sanity we've put together a bouquet of apps that tackle email overload, after the break.


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A friend highly recommends KJB: The Book That Changed the World, a documentary about the historical, and particularly the political, circumstances surrounding the creation of the King James Version. It is narrated by John Rhys-Davies, the actor who played Gimli in the films of Lord of the Rings. In an interview also on the disc Rhys-Davies comments that "It's a special Bible, written at a special time, a time when the language was actually molten, when language could have gone any way... they shaped it thus."
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More on the KJV from Thomas S. Kidd, "If It's Not King James, It's Not the Bible":
C.S. Lewis...argued against the notion of the Bible as literature. "I cannot help suspecting . . . that those who read the Bible as literature do not read the Bible," he said."If It's Not King James, It's Not the Bible"
The Bible is primarily the story of man's sin and God's work of redemption, and no version has put that story in such compelling prose as the KJV. The days of the KJV's dominance are gone, but in the Bible's most famous verses, its cadences reverberate. As John 3:16 says in the King James, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." That still sounds like the Bible to me.


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We'll break it to you gently. "Insanity" star Shaun T., who has been the face, body and voice for the sold on TV DVD's that will whip anybody into shape, is no longer available. Shaun got married and "came out" to the public via Twitter. The 34-year-old creator of "Insanity" and "Hip-Hop Abs" retweeted the best wishes a friend sent him on Twitter and he forwarded it to his 85,000 followers with pictures of his best female friend and new husband Scott Blokker. Although Shaun, born Shaun Thompson, was an openly gay man, this was the first time he'd acknowledged it publicly.
Shaun T joined the Tom Joyner Morning show to discuss his "coming out" telling the crew, "I love all the tabloids how it's like Shaun T has finally came out. I was never in."
He goes on to explain why he never said he was gay publicly, "I create fitness DVDs and programs that help change people's lives I'm not going to be like 'Hey what's up, this is Shaun T welcome to Insanity, I'm gay."
The couple is in complete wedding bliss just weeks after their nuptials. Shaun T explained to the crew how the couple decided who got whose last name, saying, "I just knew that I wanted his last name… [I'm} the only Shaun Blokker in the world, get in to it," he said excitedly.
But getting married doesn't stop the business side of Shaun's life. After touring with Powerade this summer and taking "Insanity" all around the country, he released "Insanity: Asylum" late this summer. The latest edition of the "Insanity" series uses sports training methods that promise to get people into amazing shape. For Shaun T., fitness is not just a business; it's his own way of life. He says that "Insanity" was something he created not for profit, but because he wanted to see others become confident and fit.
"I played football, basketball, and track and field, those were my sports," Shaun told yahoo.com. "I actually went to college and I gained the freshman 50. So I gained a lot of weight my first year cause I was focused on academics. After that I really appreciated what health and fitness did for me in my earlier years. I really wanted to feel good like that again. Experiencing the quote, unquote not happy with my body feeling, I wanted to inspire people to be like you know what, you can be happy and fit and healthy with your life. So it is truly my passion to motivate people to be a happier, healthier them. From that experience that I had in college I got into the fitness world. I started teaching classes, personal training, actually became a professional dancer and choreographer. I took some of my sports training that I did in college too and created "Insanity" and "Asylum." So I do what I do because I love to help people."
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Any great person in history that fought against the immoral and barbaric practice of slavery was religious and gained their convictions from reading (in your words) "that book". And the current problems in Africa stem from outsiders from the United States and Europe meddling for their own interests. They thought that "they knew best" and as we have witnessed so do you.
What are human rights?
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible.
Notice it doesn't say only the currently popular human rights, but all human beings (even the religious ones).
People have a right to their own opinions, and have a right for it to differ from yours if needs be.
Now as for Shaun T, who cares if he's gay? He does an amazing job on the insanity workout. And I agree with him, it is about helping people.
It never seezes to amaze me how Gay ,Lesbians and Tramsgenedered people equate the horor of slavery and segregation to those of alternative sex lives, none of us could identify the sexuality of a White Gay person unless they choose to exhibit it to the public. A Non White person can't disguised how they look or who they are.
I am a born Nigerian Yorouba , and now naturalized American . In West africa we still have intact Slave Dungeons where Black Africans were warehoused for shipment to the Americas ( USA, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Columbia, Jamaica , Haiti, DR Puerto Rico ,Colombia Atc….)
We Black Africans …Yes We Africans are equaly responsible with White Europeans for Slavery , we Black Africans captured , killed and sold fellow Africans to The White Man, and we even travelled across the ocean as "Human Cargo Guard" protecting the White Slave ship Crfew. People don't Think , How could a crew of 5-8 White people armed with a single shot loaded powder gun that took 5 minutes to load after firing it control 50-65 angry slaves ? simple answer an additional crew of Black African Allies assisted The White Man to torture ,kill and control these slaves on route to the New World
Quite true–the slave trade could not have occurred without the assistance of Black Africans. However, no one is comparing/contrasting homosexuality to slavery at all. That is preposterous. 'Slavery' isn't being compared 'homosexuality' but rather the same basis (religion) used to justify that hate is now used to justify this hate. All brought to us by a book that 'supposedly' preaches about love. People with no defense often jump there to end any relevant dialogue because they cannot find any logical reason to justify blindly hating complete strangers. It doesn't take an academic scholar to see the ironic contradiction.
It's a pity that so many would rather argue over who has suffered the most rather than fight to end discrimination and pain. Trying to use the bible (or any book) to justify hating someone else is reprehensible. (Not to mention getting so worked up over gay folks says a lot about that particular person).
In Northern Nigeria, citizens and human rights groups continue to fight archaic Sharia laws that amputate hands for stealing and sentence women to death by stoning for adultery. Civil Rights are for actually meant for everyone–whether or not you like the way they look, the color of their skin, the God they worship (or deny) or who they love. Intense Religiosity coupled with a lack of intelligence, low IQs and poor academic education is the problem.
What does a gay man have to do with marrying a black female? He isn't marrying any female.
People said that same exact thing about interracial marriage and even slavery–which has a lot more biblical references and clear instructions than same sex marriage does in the bible. Mind your own business instead judging the happiness of others. Live and let live!
This is Total Insanity for sure Sodom And Gomora .
This is not good no mater what extreme Liberals say.
Extreme Conservatism create Tea Partiers, Extreme Liberalism Creates Total Societal Moral Breakdown. The end is near , God will only tolerate so much .
Is anybody marrying Black females anymore?


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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
A few days ago we were talking and he asked how Cindy was doing, I told him that she was still hurting and it looked like the first of February would be the soonest the Doctor would release her to go back to work.
Tell her I said to "Put your Big Girl Panties on and walk it off", I had to laugh because he and she have always gotten along really well, they always have a comment similar to this for one another and they always laugh about it.
I can just imagine if Cindy were to say to me that she was hurting and needed a hand with something, and I replied with "Put your Big Girl Panties on and walk it off" just how quickly you all would be reading my obituary.
Why is it that Cindy's Dad or my little Brother can say things like this and get a laugh, no one gets their feelings hurt, and all is still well in the world.
Jimmy messes up and says something like this and no one laughs, the world seems to come to an end, everyone's feelings are hurt, and Lassie won't even bark to let anyone know Jimmy's in the well.
The smartest thing I know to do is to help her out when I can, say yes dear, and smile to myself when little brother makes comments like this.
Cindy was sitting at her computer tonight laughing at a text she got today, a message from my Brother that said, "Put your Big Girl Panties on and walk it off" I just shook my head and said, "I can't believe that guy"
It's OK Brother, I did laugh but you know how it is, you get away with this kind of stuff because you are all the way across the country, but I have to live with her.
Do you have a friend or relative that can get away with comments like this?
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You're a smart man, Jimmy. Leave it alone and walk away! Never tempt a woman that you share house, or bed with, unless you have a mighty nice doghouse.ReplyDelete
Words have different meaning when they are out of character. I had a friend at work who was always calm. One day someone made a really big error and he calmly pointed it out but with a little bit of extra emphesis. The transgressor said to him, "Well you don't have to yell!" I pointed out to her that there was no yelling and she responded, "For Frank that is yelling!"ReplyDelete
Its the sibling thing; I think it takes precedence over the spouse thing. My brother can say and do things I'd never let my hubby get away with. So I kind of get it. I do hope Cindy turns the corner and starts feeling more herself soon!ReplyDelete
I always say stuff to Tony and He replies "Oh sure... but if I said that to you, we'd be having an entirely different conversation."ReplyDelete
He is so right. (but don't tell him I said that)
My sister and my mother can get away with far more than any one else. And Lord help them, when my sister and Tony get in the room.... well, let's just say that it's a good thing we all know they are kidding.Replies
Hey Juli, Your secret is safe with me, that is unless Tony reads this post :)Delete
Your Sister and Tony sound like Cindy and my Brother, if you didn't know better you would think they were really going at it, a lot of fun has been had over the years just listening to them.
GOOD JOB JIMMY to realize what you can and can't say and yes, some relatives, especially siblings can get away with this stuff.ReplyDelete
Interesting how we take things differently, depending on the speaker. I don't mind my kids or friends teasing me about something, but I don't like it when my husband does it. I have no idea why, but I do feel weird about teasing him also.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Bijoux, I have learned this the hard way, Cindy's Dad can make a joke with her and everyone laughs, I make the same joke later and I'm just being mean...sighDelete
My older brother is the same and gets away with saying anything to Mrs Jones.Delete
This Christmas, when my wife bent over to pick something off the floor, my brother quipped, "Bloody hell, it's suddenly gone dark in here!" She laughed with him.
In contrast, days later, when she asked me, "Does my bum look big in these trousers?" and I replied, "Yes it does a bit - you'd be better wearing the skirt" she sulked for the rest of the evening.
Women, heh!
Hey Bryan, They are hard to figure out and our Brothers don't seem to help the situation any :)Delete
Okay, first I have to say that I LOVE the photo of Cindy!!!!ReplyDelete
HILARIOUS!!!! You GO, girl!
As Bijoux shared, it's interesting how we take things differently, depending on the speaker. Maybe it's because those we're most closest to, we're more sensitive to.
Great post topic, Jimmy!
P.S. hope you're feeling better, Cindy!
Now that you mention it, I say stuff like that and people laugh it off. But sometimes I'm serious!ReplyDelete
I hope Cindy's recovery is going well. Be nice!
Yup...the closer you are to someone, the less you can get away with. I can't say anything critical to my husband, but co-workers and friends are an entirely different story.ReplyDelete
I can say just about anything to my persnickety mother because she never takes me seriously.ReplyDelete
Back when I worked on the fire department, I got away with murder because I always had an innocent look. It didn't matter WHAT I did, someone else got blamed as I stood and watched. One particular incident involved taking everyone's shoes (that they would leave behind, after putting on their bunkers and boots), switching only ONE shoe with another (size 9 left, with a size 11 right) then tying the laces.ReplyDelete
NO ONE ever expected the smiling blonde.Replies
Someone ELSE (meaning NOT the devoted spouse) can get away with making a smartass comment a lot easier than a spouse can. Maybe because we're so close to a spouse, and our feelings so vulnerable, the same smartass comment would come across as hurtful criticism. That's what this smartass thinks, anyway.ReplyDelete
It depends on the day, time, and place. If hubby is smart and he times it well and I laugh. If not he is a Jerk. Women make a lot of sense don't they?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hey Rachael, I think that is my problem, I tend to pick either the wrong time, place, or day, and sometimes all three Ha HaDelete
What do they say? Can't live with them and can't live without them :)
I think the can't live with them and can't live without them works both ways. Maybe someday we will figure each other out, but that wouldn't be as much fun, would it?Delete
I agree with you Rachael, trying to figure each other out is what makes life worth it :)Delete
During a slightly heated discussion with my husband once, I was told how nicely I speak with everyone, how my tone is so friendly. I think he wanted that same tone as we were having the "discussion." LOLReplyDelete
Different people, different dynamics.
Best wishes to Cindy.Replies
Hi Anita, Isn't it funny how different the dynamics are depending on the person, I had a conversation with my Sister about an argument she and her husband had, it all began with a statement he had made to her, when I asked what if I had made the same statement, and she said well that's different :)Delete
Welcome Anita I hope to see you again soon.
re: Sis ...yep... :)Delete
and Thanks, I'll be back.
Gotta Love Little Sis :)Delete
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