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About Capri Shoes
Oscar Navarro, Owner
Capri Shoes has been handcrafting custom footwear products for over 50 years. Capri Shoes is one of the few custom shoemakers providing a wide spectrum of specialty costume footwear products from clown shoes to stage boots to professional dance shoes. The same expertise that goes into each pair of specialty shoes is also available to the discriminate buyer looking for a unique pair of shoes, unavailable from mass retailers.
With a large staff of shoe making and repair specialists, Capri also offers professional footwear maintenance and repair solutions for individuals as well as retail and professional clientele nationwide.
We are one of the few companies that still cut and sew shoes by hand in the tradition of the traditional shoe cobbler, creating a product to fit your exact foot measurements. No other shoe company offers this custom fit creating on such a wide scale.
All Capri products are 100% handmade in the United States under the watchful eye of Owner, and second-generation shoemaker, Oscar Navarro. While shoe making has become a unique trade and dying art, with only a small number of expert shoemakers remaining employed in the United States, Capri has compiled a team of the best.
Capri owner Oscar Navarro has worked in the professional shoemaking business since 1980, when he emigrated at the age of 20 from Mexico to the U.S. During the next dozen years Oscar learned and mastered his craft and was eventually able to purchase Capri Shoes from its original owner in 1992. Capri Shoe has been serving Southern California since 1963.
Over the past 23 years Oscar Navarro has diversified Capri Shoes from being a simple shoe repair shop into a world class creator of custom handcrafted shoes for major amusement parks, movie studios, dance troupes, and theatre groups. While Capri's clientele has expanded and diversified over the years, their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction hasn't swayed under the watchful eye of Oscar Navarro.
In 2003, Capri moved to Historic Downtown Fullerton, where they established a new custom shop and retail store, and continue to grow their operation through hand-made quality and an eye for detail.


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Thornton Wilder, RIP
Thornton Wilder, courtesy of Yale Collection of of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
The prolific and exuberant Thornton Niven Wilder died on this day 36 years ago. Today, we're paying homage to the man behind American classics such as The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Our Town, considered by playwright Edward Albee to be "the finest American play ever written." Wilder's old friend, actress Marian Seldes, beautifully summarizes the larger-than-life writer, teacher, and, above all, friend. Penelope Niven, who also chimes in, has a Wilder biography coming out in 2012.
To hear the entire Big Read documentary dedicated to Wilder and The Bridge of San Luis Rey, please go to The Big Read website.. The audio program is narrated by actor Sam Waterston and includes wonderful commentary by a diverse group of writers and thinkers, including Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder.

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This is a group assignment - you must work in teams of 2 or 3. See course collaboration policy for details.
This may be the second phase of the semester project.
Continue development of an innovative user interface for an application utilizing a computer and/or a smartphone.
For this assignment you are to specify the following:
This assignment requires no traditional implementation (i.e., coding), but is full of important, meaningful implementation activities that will set the stage for what follows. Be very attentive and careful. Your success depends on the quality you infuse to your product / idea at this stage.
Produce a report (PDF), with the above outline.
Start with:
Grading will be based on your ability to carefully and succinctly identify the above key points.
Grading will also be based on the quality of your evaluation of others' work (e.g., 10% to 20% of your grade).
To be eligible for full credit you must follow these instructions carefully.
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Earth scientists may work anywhere on Earth – and also with material from the Moon, and with planetary images. They may travel widely, working in many different countries and climates: on an exploration drilling rig in the cold of Alaska or the heat of the Persian Gulf, in Antarctica, the Himalayas, at sea drilling the ocean floor, in arid environments seeking groundwater, and in the many naturally hazardous volcanic and tectonically active regions of the world. Geoscientists work in the field, laboratory and office gathering rock samples and making measurements, applying many and varied analytical techniques, interpreting results, computer modelling, presenting reports, and contributing to development of policy on the Earth's vital resources and life-sustaining environment. Our graduates pursue varied careers path.
See whats going on with glance at our department.
Earth Scientists make many beneficial contributions to society, by:
- understanding climate change and its dramatic consequences.
- monitoring geohazards and predicting volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
- discovering and managing the world's resources: hydrocarbons and precious minerals.
- managing groundwater and ensuring pollution-free water supplies.
- planning for environmental sustainability e.g. carbon capture and storage.
- investigating the strength of bedrock, to support roads, dams, power stations and tunnels.
UCL Earth Sciences carries out world-leading research in mineral, rock and ice physics, climate change impacts in the polar regions, geological archives of past global climate changes, palaeontology, and geo-environmental hazards – all used in the development of our undergraduate programmes. World-class facilities are accessible to our undergraduate students.


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News & Reviews: Area 51
Seth Brown hat tested a prototype of the game. You can read the review here.
Also Chris Marling tested and described a prototype of the game, see the review here.
There is a review from the website opinionatedgamers.com. You can read the review here.
Here is a video review of the game by Undead Viking:
The website Het Geel Pionneke has published a review to the game in Dutch:
The following edition of this Italian game magazine contains a review of "Area 51".
Download the magazine (as PDF) from the website by clicking the button "Scarica il numero".
The article is on page 14.
There is a review of the game on the gaming website Reich-der-Spiele (in German):


text: Let's talk about platinum blonde hair colors, as this color is becoming popular this year. So, if it happened so, that you decided going platinum, for white blonde hair color, then let me tell you couple of things about it. This color can change and even redefine your look. This color makes a statement, as it's bold and fits those who adore retro styles as well as those who admire modern fashion trends. One thing is known for sure do it right or don't do it at all, so if you want you hair to look platinum blonde, then I advise you to go directly to the hair salon, only professionals can make it right. Here are shown some images for your inspiration, hope you will make the right choice.


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Europhotonics Master and Doctorate Program
EUROPHOTONICS is an Erasmus Mundus program that started in 2010 (coordinator : Aix Marseille University). The other partners of Europhotonics are : Karlsruhe Institut of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe School of Optics (KSOP) in Germany, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC), Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) in Spain, University of Florence in Italy.
Grants for Master (2 years) and Doctorate (3 years) can offer to students from all over the world very interesting opportunities to follow high level courses in the partner institutions and to obtain very high level diplomas.
The Master program is accessible to Bachelor students willing to acquire a specialization in optics, photonics, biophotonics, nanophotonics and electromagnetics.
All the courses are taught in English.
For the non EU students the grant is 1000 euros/month and installation money.
For the EU students, the grant is 500 euros/month and installation money.
The Doctorate program finances co-tutelle PhD thesis between 2 laboratories among the partners of the consortium.
The doctorate program is open to non EU and EU students who have a Master diploma.
The amount of the grants is around 1600 euros/month after taxes.
The application deadline for the next edition that will start in October 2014 :
For the Master :
Non European Student : January 07, 2014
European Student : February 01, 2014
For the Doctorate:
Non European Student : January 31, 2014
European Student : February 08, 2014
The applications are made online on the website : http://www.europhotonics.org
For more information, please see attached PDF file.


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I sincerely think that any city that you go to has its pluses and minuses. However, the place you live is not about people reaching out to you, but you reaching out and finding your own niche inside the community. Any community is willing to adopt another friendly face if that person is ready to respond in kind. If you walked into Kelowna with a preconceived notion that it is an unfriendly place I am sure that you went around looking for the worst our city has to offer and found it.
Try looking at this city from a positive perspective and you will see a whole different side of the Okanagan.


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Good spare parts service is also about ensuring maximum availability and swift processing of orders. The first priority of our Spare Parts Service is to supply our customers with suitable original spare parts as quickly as possible. Our active Parts Management Service covers everything from consulting to the selection of spare and wear parts tailored to your requirements.
Green light for optimal quality: Environment simulations often reduce costly and time-intensive trials because potential weak points can already be detected and eliminated in the lab and in an early product stage. Aside from standard inspections based on federal and international standards, the equipment of our test center also allows customer-specific testing using mechanical and climatic environment simulation tests.
Fluctuations on the test bench
Our fluctuation testing equipment can be used to simulate mechanical stress that is required for parts in accordance with federal and international regulations. Vertical shakers and shakes with sliding tables are available for tests in the three main axes while still maintaining the installation position.
Simulation systems for mechanical environment simulation
Our lab provides electrodynamic fluctuation systems (vertical shakers and shakers with sliding tables) for vibration-related tests of parts and components, also in combination with a temperature chamber for combination tests of vibration stress and temperature superimposition.
Coldness, heat, sand, salt spray, impacts, vibration: If your product survives, it is fit for the global market. Technology products also have to function perfectly under extreme weather conditions. Simulation systems for climatic ambient conditions allow time-saving, cost-effective and reproducible tests for investigating the suitability and reliability of parts and components.
In our test center, we provide the following simulation systems for climatic environment simulations:
Well-trained personnel enable you to maintain a high level of production and machine reliability. KraussMaffei offers you an extensive program of training courses which can be held either at our training centers or individually at your location. Please refer to our current training program for details.
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Meeting new requirements often necessitates a retrofit. To this end, we can supply you with complete turnkey solutions including all the services you need.E-Mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Newly developed technologies can be incorporated to increase the productivity of your system. These include our state-of-the-art control system and recently developed machine components.
We offer custom modernization solutions tailored to fit the requirements of new production methods. These range from the replacement of individual components to the retrofitting of complete assemblies.E-Mail: email@example.com
During the long life cycle of a system, there may come a time when you need to move it from one production site to another. Our service experts will provide you with customized single-source support for relocating your machines, whether it is a simple move within your plant or a complex move across the world.E-Mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
From day one, we provide you with support in everything from setting up and commissioning your system to training your personnel, which, by request, we can offer as early as the project planning phase.
As soon as you start up your system, our experienced service team is entirely at your disposal with a wide range of services.
To enable you to make efficient use of your system and meet new requirements at any time, we offer you our expert support in everything from consultation and component optimization through to preventive service.
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You know, I've never heard of my daughter called that before, but.....okaaaaaaay. Apparently Instacare Doc didn't mean that in a BAD way.
We were at Instacare last fall because we were on vacation and didn't pack our nebulizer. It was a short 3 day trip to grandma's and my teenage daughter Kitty had packed her albuterol inhaler, so I wasn't too worried.
But Kitty had a cold and we had a major change in elevation. Those two things combine must have made her feel that her albuterol inhaler just wasn't helping.
So, Mean Mom that I am, I dragged her to the Instacare.
Instacare Doc could tell that she needed a breathing treatment and I sheepishly admitted that we hadn't packed our nebulizer and that's why we were there.
She was really nice about it and assured me that I wasn't a bad parent. She went off to get the nebulizer and brought one back with the canister and mouthpiece.
Sometimes people drip (or slobber) when they use a mouthpiece with the nebulizer. You can really taste the medication with the mouthpiece - it's sort of salty, which of course make your mouth salivate (or slobber/drip) a little bit.
When Instacare Doc came back to check on Kitty, she could see that Kitty had wrapped a pile of tissues around the base of the canister kit. She said, "Oh - is she a Dripper?"
Never thought of it that way, but yes.
I should have told Instacare Doc when she first went to get the nebulizer that Kitty HATES the mouthpiece. She would much rather use the mask. But Instacare Doc was busy and I didn't want to bother her to hunt down a mask.
These is what we use at home. The big nebulizer is 17 years old, and the smaller one is new. Instacare Doc had home health care deliver a nebulizer to grandma's house so we didn't have to keep going back to the Instacare every 4 hours for a breathing treatment.
You can see a mask on each nebulizer. The mask on the smaller nebulizer is just like the mask you use when you get oxygen at the hospital. The one on the right is also works as an oxygen mask, but it's shaped like a dinosaur. We still have it from when the kids were little! Some kids like the dinosaur shape because it's not so scary. I think we have one shaped like a fish somewhere too.
If you or your kids are using a nebulizer, you can try different options to see what you like. I'm not a big fan of the mouthpiece either, it is salty and I do drip. I would rather use a mask.
If your kids don't like using the nebulizer, that could be a reason why. Try a couple of different masks or a mouthpiece and see what they like best.
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When you've got it, you've got it and this is definitely the case with Angelica Cruz. She's sassy and quick to punch but don't let her charming looks fool you. In a quick minute she'll be the first one to hit the books but if you step on her toes she'll be the first to educate you in the art of the punch. So sit back, relax and take a seat as we get down and dirty with the baddest b*tch on the block.
LRG: Are you single?Angelica: No.
LRG: OK this interview is over.Angelica: [Laughing] You're a dick.
LRG: But seriously, what got you interested in modeling?Angelica: I was really not cute when I was younger. I was completely ugly so when I came out of my shell I figured that I owed it to myself to give it a shot. Ha, ha to the guys who turned me down or the guys that I left.
LRG: How many hearts have you broken?Angelica: At least 10.
LRG: Have you cheated on any of your boyfriends?Angelica: Yes.
LRG: Why did you cheat?Angelica: I get bored very easily. I have to be entertained constantly.
LRG: Is it true once a cheater always a cheater?Angelica: No.
LRG: Why?Angelica: Because I love my boyfriend and no matter how many times we break up I'm never going to go anywhere. Besides, I've dated around and created a barrier around myself so that no one can get to me.
LRG: OK now this interview is really over!Angelica: [Laughing]
LRG: If you were single, what's the best way for a guy to get your attention?Angelica: He can't. Any guy who hits on me has no chance. Besides, I get the guys attention and I do the picking. It seriously takes a lot for me to talk to anyone and if I have to I'll dance in a club by myself.
LRG: I guess this is where the nickname b*tch comes from?Angelica: Yeah right. [Laughing] Exactly. I'm really sassy and I'm proud of it.
LRG: Tell all of our readers something that would either surprise or shock them.Angelica: I'm really a nerd and I'm clumsy and not graceful. But one thing for sure is that I'm funny. Funny as all hell.
LRG: What are your plans for the future? (continued on pg. 82)Angelica: I want to get into acting and if it doesn't work out I have a backup plan of being a vet tech. I don't want to be pessimistic but I have to be realistic about my future.
LRG: What's the biggest problem with being beautiful?Angelica: It's a gift and a curse at the same because you meet a lot of scumbags. On the flipside, women are always haters on girls who are pretty. But f-them and get in line.
LRG: Have you ever been in a fight?Angelica: Oh yeah.
LRG: How many?Angelica: Over 10.
LRG: Did you ever get your ass kicked?Angelica: Never.
LRG: Come on, let's be real here. Never?Angelica: Never. I'm the champ. Period.
LRG: What's your favorite drink?Angelica: Patron Silver over ice and if I have to a Grey Goose.
LRG: Does the Goose get you loose?Angelica: Sure. Isn't that what alcohol is suppose to do?
LRG: Do you wanna grab a drink?Angelica: Uh, it's 11 in the morning but OK let's roll.
This interview is definitely over and "we" gotta go.


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So, in the process of moving, the entire contents of my fridge were dumped in a big box and trucked to the new place... It's been an adventure sorting out my veggies! My Mom, who kindly (and THANKFULLY!!) helping pack up my kitchen remarked that I had a "lot of cabbage to use up"...
I love the bright colors as you assemble this salad, the purple cabbage and orange carrots especially, are such a pretty contrast!
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice (from 3 to 4 limes - oh please use fresh! I have issues with that bottled stuff!)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated (less if you're not crazy about ginger)
- 1 or 2 jalapeno chiles, minced or to taste, as hot or mild as you like!
- 1 head cabbage, cored and very thinly sliced or coarsely shredded (I use 1/2 red and 1/2 green)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced or 4 green onions (scallions) sliced thin as far up into the green part as possible
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Dressing: Pour the soy sauce, sesame oil, oil and lime juice into a small bowl, add the sugar and stir until it is dissolved. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapenos. (You can use a food processor at this point if you want, I prefer all the "chunks" be whizzed up!)
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
To serve, toss the cabbage mixture in the dressing and put on serving platter. Add half the cilantro, toss with tongs and scatter the remaining cilantro on top.
1/2 hour or so before serving, put the cabbage, carrots and red onion into a large bowl and mix together. Pour the dressing over, toss again, cover and refrigerate.
SO refreshing!! I could eat this stuff for days on end, but it never lasts that long! It gets a little "wilted" and juicy the second or third day, but it is still really good!


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"Hajj days must benefit with worship"
BINGOL - Hajj days must benefit with worship said Bingöl University, Faculty of Theology Assoc. Dr. Ramazan Korkut.
Dr. Ramazan Korkut, lecturer in Bingol University gave information about the hajj fardh stated that hajj which in term of the congress of the Islamic Ummah, must be transformed into a worship that will provide solutions to the problems of the ummah.
Korkut said, "We have left the Ramadan month behind and entered the first 10 days of the Zulhijja. Allah Almighty, in the Qur'an, 'is the righteousness of Allah over the people to fulfill the pilgrimage [hajj] of those who can raise up power. But whoever disbelieves - then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.' And the Prophet says, 'whoever fulfills the pilgrimage by observing the pleasure of Allah and does not say a bad word during the pilgrimage, if he does not commit sin, he will return as a clean and forgiving as the day he was born of his mother.'"
"Hajj is a worship of both financial and body"
Korkut, who expressed that the Hajj is a worship of both financial and body, continued as follows: "As it is known, in Islam, worship is divided into body, financial and both 'financial and body'. Salaah and fasting are worships of the body. Zakat is a financial worship, it is clear. But Hajj worship has both sides, financial and body. Properties and body are both consignations."
"Allah is obliged to those who are able to exercise hajj"
Korkut said, "It is supposed to pray five times a day, once a week on Fridays, once and a year on fasting and once in a lifetime to hajj. So that mankind is really created for worship, it is a process that must be evaluated with worship. Allah Almighty is obliged to those who are able to exercise the hajj. It is necessary for the person to have the material strength to be able to deliver the hajj except for the essential needs of the person and to be safe and healthy."
"Hajj days must benefit with worship"
Korkut, who is in the recommendations of those who cannot power for hajj, says, "What can our brothers who cannot go to Hajj do now? The worship that we perform at this time is worthy and precious in Allah's sight and Allah has sworn to the first 10 days of the Zulhijja month so that our brothers who cannot get the opportunity to go to the hajj will have fasting and worship."
"Hajj is a congress of the Islamic ummah"
"Hajj is a congress of the Islamic ummah," Korkut said: "The Islamic ummah has common problems at the moment, and the blood of the Islamic geography is faced with great difficulties and hardships in tears, and at the same time, as the hajj is a congress of the Islamic ummah. It must be transformed into a worship that will solve the common problems of the Islamic ummah. Hajj is to be made a consciousness that strengthens the brotherhood of Islam."
Korkut explains the significance of those who practice hajj in their pursuits and the importance of continuing their lives in the spirit of hajj. Said, "Most of those who go to the hajj from our country are mostly of old age and postpone the hajj to the old age time. But the important hajj to be done during young ages." (Nihat Kanat - ILKHA)


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My time solo-travelling across Europe is almost done. I'm extremely depressed about it, but I'm so thankful and grateful that I've done it. Here's a sappy post about what I've sort of learned thus far, and recapping some of the highlights (as well as some of the lows.)
Infinitely, I've learned that solo travelling is something everyone must do before they get pinned down to a job or career. I don't care if it's a short week-long trip or a round-the-world year-long one. Solo travelling is important and imperative to one's life. You will learn so much about yourself, how to budget your time and money, and most importantly– how to open yourself up to other cultures, open yourself up to people, and become more vulnerable with yourself.
During the course of my trip, I've made many friends, seen many things, done a lot of stupid things (like a lot of stupid things, probably things I shouldn't have done, but hey– life's too fucking short to not do stupid shit)– but never would I have experienced this all without doing it by myself. My original journey was rather organized and meant to be: London–>Paris–>Bruxelles or Antwerp or Amsterdam–>Koln/Bonn–>Prague–>Berlin. With a leap of faith and some last-minute planning, I actually went to: London–>Barcelona–>Paris–>Koln/Bonn–>Prague–>BACK to Paris (like a dumbass)–>Amsterdam–>Berlin. Some of this was way too much to fit in a trip that is a little longer than a month, but all of the experiences I've had made it all worth while. But here are some words of wisdom I have to share for you all, that I've eventually had to learn by myself on this trip.
Be flexible. Things will go wrong. Things will go right. Be flexible with your plans, have a bit of spontaneity in your life. One of the wisest decisions I've made on this trip was travelling to Barcelona for a week with a friend. In my original itinerary, I wasn't slated to go to Barcelona, but I did anyway because life is too short, and it was awesome. Another example of this is when my friend missed her bus to meet me… I was stuck in Paris and heartbroken over the events that had happened… So what did I do? I decided to go to a place that I wanted to go for awhile: Amsterdam. Did I get a lot of sleep? Nah. Did I actually see a lot of Amsterdam? Not really. Was it totally worth it? Fuck. Yes.
Do stupid shit. You're young. Do the stupidest shit imaginable while you're abroad. I've done more dumb shit on this trip than I've ever done in my entire life. Do I regret it? Not at all. I've learned lessons from it, and I've taken those and applied them to my life. You'll never know what you could have had until you at least try, right?
Slow travelling is the best. I'd highly recommend doing a European trip that is at least two months long, and staying in each country for at least a week. During this butt end of my trip, I've been staying in each country for about two or three days, and that's not nearly long enough to get accustomed to the people and the culture of the city. It also takes you one day to gain your bearings in a city, and one day to relax, unwind and pack your shit! Slow travelling allows you to not only embrace the culture, but embrace the people surrounding you. I spent a week in Prague and that wasn't nearly enough! While the city itself could probably be seen in one day– it was hard for me to leave some of my friends that I was just starting to get to know. If I were to do it over again, I'd spent two weeks in Prague: one getting used to the city, and the other volunteering at the hostel I stayed at.
Connections are easy to make, but easier to break. Luckily, with facebook it's easy to keep in touch with others. However, romance on the road is extremely difficult. Everything's pushed up to hyperspeed, and you experience a fling at 10x the rate of what a summer fling would be. Admittedly, I'm a bit of a romantic, so I might not be the best person to look to for words of advice on the subject– but travelling is difficult because you meet so many people that you just click with. I think travelling adds to the mystique of romance because it's ~sexy~ to get to know someone, have a passionate night with them, and leave it at that. When I wrote the last blog post, I thought that he was going to be the only person I met on this trip that I shared a significant connection with. I was wrong (and also kind of right. I did mention that falling for everything was part of being a traveller. That's the truth.) Shortly after, I met someone in another country that I went out on a date with, shared one beautiful night with, before I realized that this was the constant feeling that they had gone through. I mean, I could be wrong. Maybe I'm just finally meeting people that are worthy of dating? Maybe these wonderful European men are a different breed? Maybe it's a mixture of all of the above– but it's easy to build a connection when you're lonely. You just have to put yourself out there. I'm hoping these connections last.
Be open to everyone and everything. There's no room to be picky as a traveller– everyone's lonely and trying to make friends. Be nice to everyone, make friends with everyone– even if they're who you wouldn't normally hang out with on first glance. You'd be surprised. Some of my closest friends on this trip were people that I might not talk to if I were at home. I've made some wonderful friends on this trip: a wonderful Portuguese woman I dub 'Mamacita' because of her infinite wisdom, a business traveller from Malta who coincidentally ended up living in Chicago at the same time I did, and one of my closest friends on the trip– a British traveller on her gap year. (Shoutout to Beth, because she's a lucky bitch for being back in Prague. Party hard for me.)
I'm sure there are more lessons I've learned, but I'm forever indebted to my parents for letting me do this after my graduation. I'm sorry you had to fund my debauchery, but can you pretend that at least part of this was a cultural exchange? (I mean, technically speaking, it sort of was.) I'm also thankful for my Couchsurfing hosts and my family (Marco and Natasha) for being so kind into extending your houses to me for when you did. Thanks to Erica for putting up with my shit for the first two weeks. We'll always have Shower Cidre. And to the people and friends I've met along the way– thanks for making things a little less lonely for me. You all have taught me so much about myself and I'm happy to have earned your friendship. I hope we'll see each other again someday.
Thanks for everything, guys. I'll write more about travelling when I'm not focused on getting ready to sightsee. Last day of Berlin, here I come!


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Crockpot Miso Soup
Time needed
10 min preparation + 4 hour cooking
Serving Size / Yield
5 servings
- 6 C. water
- 4 Tbs. white or yellow miso paste
- 12 oz. extra firm tofu, cubed
- 1 C. green onions, chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 C. sugar peas, sliced
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Pour water into crockpot and whisk in the miso until completely dissolved.
Add tofu, garlic, and carrot and set the crockpot on low.
Cook for 6-8 hours, checking occasionally to ensure the soup doesn't boil.
Add green onion and cook on high for 20 minutes.
Stir in sugar peas just before serving the soup. Adding rice noodles is a great way to make this a heartier dish.
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We are going to make an experiment.It Coke and Mentos.
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Why We Need a Day Off
Yesterday, I did something that I rarely do; I took a day off. I had a morning doctor's appointment, but after that, I was free for the day. Even though I have Saturdays and Sundays off, there was something liberating about being off when I was usually at work. I woke up two hours later than I usually do. I spent time with my family. We went out to lunch. I got to take a nap. I had some time to read, write, and be lazy in front of the TV. It was great. To me, the day felt calmer and brighter.
I understand that there are people who have to work more than eight hours a week to make ends meet and provide for their families. I also know that there are people who have important responsiblities and can't take time off unless their job is done (I'm one of them). These people work hard because they have to. What I'm advocating is taking a day off whenever possible. It's good for our mental and emotional health. It gives us more time for us and our families. It helps us retreat from the routines and stresses of work. It allows us to evaluate our lives and recalibrate for the days to come.
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The terminus of the Gangotri Glacier is said to resemble a cow's mouth, and the place is called Gomukh or Gaumukh. Gomukh, which is about 19 km (11.8 mi) from the town of Gangotri, is the precise source of the Bhagirathi river, an important tributary of the Ganges. Gomukh is situated near the base of Shivling; in between lies the Tapovan meadow. Gomukh is 18 km from Gangotri in the foothills of Bhagirathi at a height of 4255m. It is the snout of the Gangotri Glacier. The Bhagirathi river here is pretty speedy. Around the snout, nature presents a wild topography. There are bolders scattered here and there with some pieces of broken snow, along with the hard clayey snow of the glacier.
The trail to Gomukh begins from Gangotri, about 22 km (13.7 mi) from Gomukh.9 km ahead of Gangotri is Chirbasa, the abode of Chir trees. After 3 km of Chirbasa comes the dangerous Gila Pahar, Here the Bharals, a type of mountain antelope are sometimes seen. The Bharals are found above the altitude of 10,000 ft. Only 4 km from here is Bhujbasa. After trekking 41/2km from Bhujbasa, one reaches Gomukh, the snout of the Gangotri Glacier. A little before Gomukh, the majestic view of Mt. Shivling welcomes the trekkers to the place. The trek to Tapovanan and Nandanvan starts from here. The last climb to reach Tapovan is very stiff, within 2 km a stiff of about 70 degrees, which gain a height of around 1500 foot and is quite a challenging experience.
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Monaghan eye history as Kerry teeter on the brink
By the time the Monaghan-Kerry game starts in Clones tomorrow, it may be a straight knock-out test for Eamonn Fitzmaurice and his under-pressure squad.
It's only the second outing in a three-match series, but if Galway beat Kildare in Newbridge and Monaghan beat Kerry, the two All-Ireland semi-finalists from this group will have been decided.
Galway v Monaghan two weeks later would settle the running order for the top two, leaving Kerry v Kildare in Killarney as meaningless as a January challenge game.
Actually, less relevant, since a January game helps in the season-building process, whereas a dead rubber Championship tie in August would be the ultimate in pointlessness.
It's difficult to imagine the Fitzgerald Stadium turnstiles doing much business for such a unique non-event. And those Kerry supporters who did attend would, no doubt, be in a state of shock at how a season which promised so much ended in embarrassment.
Of course, that scenario may not emerge, since a Kildare win over Galway would leave Kerry's qualification hopes just about alive, even if they lost to Monaghan.
Still, Kerry really are heading for a high-wire act in St Tiernach's Park, where the vast majority of the crowd will be wearing blue and white.
There has been a sense of giddy excitement in Monaghan all week as supporters enjoyed the build-up to one of the biggest games in the county's history.
Beating Kerry in the Championship would be historic for Monaghan and made all the most special if it were to book a place in the All-Ireland semi-finals.
The last time Monaghan reached the last four was in 1988, when they lost to Cork. Three years earlier, they had taken the great Kerry team to a replay in the semi-final, a season in which they also won the National League title for the first time.
The draw with Kerry still has a special place in Monaghan affections as the day they matched the best team in Championship history.
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The draw was secured in dramatic circumstances from the boot of Eamonn McEneaney, one of the best place-kickers of his generation, who pointed a 53-metre free late on. Kerry won the replay by five points.
McEneaney and many of his colleagues were aboard again when Monaghan lost the 1988 semi-final to Cork. Still, three semi-final outings in four seasons show the standard Monaghan reached in that era.
They have been at a consistently high level in recent times too, but unlike '85 and '88 when winning Ulster meant automatic All-Ireland semi-final qualification, their provincial successes in 2013 and 2015 took them to the quarter-finals only.
They lost to Tyrone on both occasions, leaving them with the worst of both worlds, squeezed out for a semi-final place and also overtaken as the top team in Ulster.
That's part of the reason why Monaghan people are so excited about tomorrow's game. It has all the appearances of a quarter-final (although a win would not guarantee them a semi-final place if Kildare beat Galway) and this time the opposition is Kerry rather than Tyrone. Also, it's in St Tiernach's Park.
"It's a huge opportunity for Monaghan. Having the game at home at a time when there's uncertainty about Kerry is as good as you could ask for," said McEneaney.
"Kerry aren't coming to Clones off a cosy win in Croke Park last Sunday, as many people thought they would, so a lot has changed in the space of a week."
Of course, it can also be argued that it's exactly the wrong time to play Kerry. If they had beaten Galway as comfortably as the odds suggested, they might be a touch complacent tomorrow, presenting Monaghan with a chance to pounce.
"I don't think it would make any difference. Monaghan beat Kerry in the League last February so whatever happened against Galway, they would be very wary coming up here again," said McEneaney.
"As it is, they're coming off a disappointing performance. It doesn't matter who you are, your confidence is shaken when you play poorly. And with their survival in the Championship possibly depending on a win, the pressure in really on.
"Everyone seemed to think that Kerry's last game against Kildare would be about them trying to ensure they finished top of the group, but it's a lot different now. It's about survival."
There's a history of a Kerry backlash after poor performances so the general view is that they will be a different proposition tomorrow. McEneaney agrees but questions how good Kerry are, especially against well-organised defences.
"They have troubled them in the past and again last Sunday. Monaghan have got to make it as difficult for their forwards as they possibly can," he said.
That moves the focus onto Monaghan and the crucial question of their true status. It appeared to be of the highest quality when they finished third in the Division 1 table (they beat Dublin in the last game) in March before overpowering Tyrone in the Ulster quarter-final.
A few weeks later, they scored just ten points when losing to Fermanagh, who were later well beaten by Donegal and Kildare.
"It was hard to figure out what went wrong against Fermanagh. It was as if they were sitting back waiting for things to happen. It was the exact opposite of how they played against Tyrone," said McEneaney.
"The important thing was that they took the lessons from it and used them in the qualifiers. There's more in them than we've seen yet. Even last Sunday, they weren't at the peak of their powers against Kildare.
"They still managed to win, which was great, but there's no doubt they can play better.
McEneaney, a former Farney manager, pinpoints two key requirements which must be fulfilled if Monaghan are to win tomorrow.
"They must all step up together and it's absolutely vital that they start well," he said. "This is not a day for some – or even most – of the team playing very well. They need everyone to be on their game, whether it's the starting team or the subs that come on.
"And they must get it right from the start. If Kerry get a run on a team, they make it count. Galway didn't allow them do that last Sunday and it's vital for Monaghan to do the same.
"They need to get into the game early and take it to Kerry. Playing at home should help with that. This is their pitch, they need to make sure they show that."
The big pressure may appear to be on Kerry but, in many ways, it's just as heavy on Monaghan. Defeat would almost certainly leave them needing to beat Galway in Pearse Stadium this day fortnight to have a chance of reaching the semi-finals.
It's an achievable goal, but if they can't beat Kerry at home, the odds would be stacked against them beating Galway away, especially if Kevin Walsh's men need to win to maintain their bid for a semi-final place.
McEneaney believes that could well be the case, pointing out that the tight confines of St Conleth's Park will suit Kildare more than Galway tomorrow.
"The fixtures have fallen nicely for Monaghan. Having beaten Kildare, they are home to Kerry, who took a heavy knock last Sunday, whereas Galway have to go to Newbridge. If Monaghan can reach four points this weekend, they will be in a very good place," he said.
Monaghan have beaten Kerry in three of their last four Allianz League meetings, an impressive record that will leave Malachy O'Rourke's men quite confident that they can extend it into the Championship.
"Monaghan have no fear of Kerry. Most of this squad have been together for a long time and are comfortable as a group. They know what a great chance they have to reach the All-Ireland semi-finals so you can imagine how motivated they are for this game. If they all step up together, they can win it," said McEneaney.
As well as taking them a step closer to the last four, it would mark the first time Monaghan had beaten Kerry in the championship, the draw in 1985 being their best result so far.
And what of McEneaney's 53-metre kick that brought them level that day?
"No, it was 73 metres as far as I can recall," he joked.
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Diaphragm pacing might extend survival of some people with ALS according to a new study led by California Pacific Medical Center's Jonathan Katz MD. The study found that ALS patients implanted with the NeuRX DPS phrenic pacer appeared to live about 16 months (60%) longer vs. historical controls – after the initiation of noninvasive ventilation. 77 people with ALS participated.
"The procedure may work," says Katz. "But more studies need to be done."
A key question is whether healthier people with ALS are in some way selected for diaphragm pacer implantation – patients who could live longer otherwise unassisted.
"Until that's excluded, we need to have a great deal of caution," says Katz. "We need to study [the DPS] a lot more. We need randomized trials."
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WiFi devices are becoming more and more popular to the world travelers, especially those travel bloggers. When I first came to Thailand and people were using global wifi hotspot instead of SIM cards to get a better connection, it was the first I had heard of them. These days, it's quite normal to try other WiFi devices. This RoamingMan international WiFi is very popular in China these days but has been released in the USA now, will be available in Singapore soon.
As a blogger, WiFi abroad is really important since all my income comes from writing blogs. You may just see me travel all the time and take photos but I spend soooooo much time online writing and blogging. When I travel, it's a real concern that I won't have good WiFi to let me work efficiently.
"With the innovative Cloud SIM technology, it requires no SIM cards, and automatically connect to the local carrier's network with strongest signals based on your location. No worry about roaming fee, bill shock, locked phones, language barrier, hacking risk, juggling among different local SIMs any more.It can also be used as power bank to charge your phone anytime." – RoamingManWifi Hotspot
Cloud SIMs are awesome because you aren't stuck with one network like an actual SIM card. It's very convenient for people who are hopping from country to country.Up to 5 devices connection allowed, and this will be much cheaper if you have travel buddies.
Runs for up to 15 hours on one charge of battery-life.Their website says it's unlimited data but in the package, it also says they say they go by Fair Usage Policy in some countries and to not stream or use up too much data. It's real 4G network, and it's fast when it connects to a good network; up to 150 mbps for downloads and 50 mbps for uploads.
They have promotion now and just $6.99/day with unlimited roaming data. That's very affordable price. It's cheaper than most systems I've seen which range around $10.


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Invisalign: Straighter Teeth Without Braces
Many patients are concerned about their crooked teeth because they can make speaking or eating very uncomfortable. In some cases, they can even cause discomfort and a loss of self-esteem. A typical solution to this problem over the years has been metal braces. However, many patients haven't straightened their teeth already because they don't want to deal with the look and discomfort of traditional braces. Thankfully, Kristoff and Associates Family Dentistry can now offer a viable alternative with Invisalign in Carmel.
What Is Invisalign? How Does It Work?
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that can help patients with an overbite, underbite, or generally misaligned teeth bring them into a straighter, more comfortable orientation. It accomplishes this by using a series of clear plastic aligner trays that fit over your teeth. The trays are meant to be worn in a specific order, and each one is a different shape that gradually applies gentle pressure to shift your teeth into alignment. The individual trays are meant to be worn up to 22 hours a day for about 2 weeks before progressing onto the next one. Treatment can take anywhere from 8-18 months depending on your degree of misalignment. Invisalign has advanced over the years to be able to address more and more complicated orthodontic issues, so if you're looking to fix your crooked teeth, you are probably a good candidate for Invisalign.
Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces
Invisalign has a number of advantages when compared to metal braces, such as:
- The clear plastic makes them practically invisible on the teeth.
- The trays are removable, which allows a patient to eat and care for their teeth as they would normally.
- The smooth plastic is much less irritating to the surrounding soft tissue of the gums and lips.
- The trays often work faster to correct issues than traditional braces.
- Invisalign requires less frequent visits to the dentist's office.
Invisalign helps patients undergo orthodontic treatment discreetly and comfortably. Its subtle appearance allows people to keep their treatment private, and many actually forget they are wearing their trays throughout the day.
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The first step is to visit your dentist in Carmel, Dr. David Kristoff, so he can give your teeth a thorough examination. This will allow him to determine if Invisalign is the right treatment for you, as well as let you ask any questions you might have. Should you both decide to move forward, the process will start with his team taking a series of x-rays and photos of your mouth. These will be used to make your trays and assure that they are perfectly fitted to your particular teeth. Once you have started wearing your trays, you will need to visit the office about every 6-8 weeks so your progress can be monitored.
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If you've ever wondered why the battery life of your iPod or laptop flatlines after a few years, rest assured: scientists are on it.
Physicists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed advanced imaging techniques to find out how and why lithium batteries steadily degrade over time. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, presents real-time videos of the lithium ion reaction in rechargeable lithium batteries.
As a lithium battery discharges, lithium ions move from a negative electrode to a positive electrode, driving a current through the external device (e.g. your iPod). Recharging the battery drives the ions back to the negative electrode.
The problem is that the lithium ions actaully degrade the material in the electrodes, eventually killing the battery.
For the past couple years, scientists have been studying the atomic interactions of this lithium ion reaction using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The images generated by TEM depend on the electrons that can pass through the sample, much like light through an optical microscope. Less dense areas transmit more electrons while more dense areas of the sample transmit fewer, building a detailed image with information about structure, size, and density.
The scientists at Brookhaven have developed a method of TEM that works in real time, allowing them to watch as lithium ions degrade nanoparticles made out of a model electrode material of iron and fluoride. In the video published alongside the paper, you can watch the material degrade-- starting rapidly at its surface and then undergoing a slow phase separation into iron crystals alongside chunks of lithium-fluoride.
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The scientists hope that observing how lithium ions destroy electrode material will enable researchers to address the degradation that takes place in almost all electrodes and engineer new materials and energy storage cells.
As scientists look to scale energy storage to accomodate electric cars and grid-scale storage, addressing this irreversible electrochemical process may transform the next generation of energy storage devices.


text: Gwyneth Paltrow has praised exboyfriend Brad Pitt for confronting HarveyWeinstein after she told him that the producer had tried to misbehave with her in a hotel room in 1995. Weinstein had called Paltrow for a meeting in his hotel room after she signed "Emma" and offered to massage her shoulders and lure her into his bedroom. "I was blindsided. I told (Pitt) right away and I was very shaken by the whole thing, and I had signed up to do two movies with (Weinstein)," she told Howard Stern on his radio show. Paltrow, revealed that Pitt threatened to kill the producer after she told him about her "weird" encounter with the producer. An angry Pitt approachedWeinstein on the opening night of a Broadway's Hamlet in 1995. "Pitt told him, 'If you ever make her feel uncomfortable again, I'll kill you.' It was great. It was the equivalent of throwing him against the wall, energetically. It was so fantastic because what he did was, he leveraged his fame and power to protect me at a time when I didn't have fame or power yet,". Weinstein, a heavyweight Hollywood producer, had a spectacular fall from grace after numerous women accused him of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The revelations against him sparked global anti-harassment movements such as #MeToo and Time's Up.


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Zaanse Schans: the perfect day trip
Urban, modern, cosmopolitan. That's what comes to mind when I think of Amsterdam. A 45-minute bus ride from the city, however, will take you back in time, to the original roots of the Netherlands. Welcome to Zaanse Schans.
Seeing the iconic Dutch windmills was high on our checklist when visiting the Netherlands, so Zaanse Schans was the natural place to visit. The neighborhood houses a collection of barns, houses and fully functional windmills dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
Strolling through the area feels like a step back in time, especially in the late afternoon, with the majority of visitors having left, and the place so peaceful and tranquil. Picturesque barely scratches the surface here.
Besides the windmills themselves, there are clogs being made here, cheese to be tasted, and boat trips to be taken. Whilst admission to the Zaanse Schans is completely free (yay!), I can't promise you you won't be spending some hard cash on the delicious cheeses and stroopwafels for the ride back home!
If you want to visit the museum and step into the windmills, make sure you check out the opening hours beforehand here. Due to some navigation errors on my part, we arrived somewhat late, but just walking by the lake and peeking into the mills from outside was enough. It was a perfect ending to our woefully short trip to Amsterdam, and given the chance, we'd be there again in an instant.
Some practical tips:
- Getting to Zaanse Schans is easy as ABC. Take bus 391 from Amsterdam Central Station, which leaves every 15 minutes.
- Amsterdam's tourist office offers a Regional Day Ticket, which is an incredible bargain if you plan to visit the small harbour towns close to Zaanse Schans, or the Castles down south. I didn't have the time to visit everything, but they're a highly recommended trip.
- April to May is high season here, so expect crowds!
- Don't be in a rush; the pace is slower here. Go with it.


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Ethical Fashion Show: What Next?
Reporting on an event you're involved with (even if tangentially) is just awkward. I'll tell you how we were involved and what worked, but also do the obligatory dishing -- the type of constructive, future-thinking harping that we at TreeHugger have to do so you know we're not just eco-hypsters.
Regular readers know that Paris's Ethical Fashion Show (EFS) featured Rainer Wolter's winning Umbrella Inside Out (UIO) garment at last Friday night's couture show. The dress showed beautifully -- we can't wait to give you a sneak peak in anticipation of I.D. Magazine's December feature! It remained on display for the three days following, at our little UIO booth in the pavilion. Basically, UIO traded exposure at the EFS for exposure on the UIO site, and the press related to the competitions. A great arrangement!
Those who had taken part in previous years were pleased that the event had outgrown its beginnings in warehouses, with various seminars and shows spread out across the city. The Tapis Rouge's three floors were packed with couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and jewelry. Overall, designers from all over were happy to meet one another, talk shop, and feel less isolated trying to make a living in eco and fair trade. Over the coming weeks, we'll tell you about incredible fair trade projects and also stuff you'll want.
But, once you know about the products, will you be able to find them? While designers appreciated the comradery, many were confused about the event's purpose, and seemed especially disappointed in not meeting more buyers (many of whom would have bought for spring at Paris Fashion Week the week before anyhow). Also, they were pretty much shackled to their display areas, so couldn't attend the round tables on fabrics, marketing, and defining ethical fashion. Other designers had better experiences (notably those who treated it as a consumer show and a trade show and so had goods to sell). Established labels like Linda Loudermilk and Edun were on the runway but didn't participate in other aspects, likely because they didn't need to.
The problems of penetrating foreign markets really came to the fore in a variety of conversations. For example, those importing garments made from re-purposed fabric into the U.S. pay a customs premium because they can't name the origin of the fabric, making an already expensive process even more costly to the consumer. Many making a go at organic and fair trade production have their share of complications simply from making that happen, and are intimidated by the complexity and size of the US market.
On the one hand, I feel encouraged by all of the recent eco-fashion chatter, the number of up and coming designers, and the ability to shop guilt-free from New York to Montana (yes, you can get Twice Shy and Mohop in Missoula!). On the other hand, if we want to sustain the momentum (profitability) and avoid looking back at the first years of the century with nostalgia for a brief period when it was easy to buy organic denim, designers need information, resources, and money to show that this can work. They need it soon. If we don't share a common language around "eco" and "ethical," it would be easy for the retail giants (whose investment helps pave the way for smaller designers) to dillute their meaning.
There's that quote about seeing further by standing on the shoulders of giants. Without the enormous effort that went into the Ethical Fashion Show, many of us would not have been able to see what we need to do next. I would like designers to comment and also write to me about joining designers from the show in creating an event and online resource to address some of these issues. More later this week on TreeHugger Radio. ::Ethical Fashion Show
Ethical Fashion Show: What Next?
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From the album " CRY WITH A SMILE"
A song of affirmation and encouragement, first written in 1987 to an anthem like R&B mid-tempo groove, the title says it all. While fighting to recover from "The Big C" battle of '86 (I am a 26 year Cancer survivor), I drew upon and shared memories of my mother with this song, who would always say those three little words to me to keep me from giving up whenever I got discouraged. This is my attempt to encourage anyone who'll listen, to come together in these troubled times we live in. I sincerely believe we can do it, if for no other reason, for the CHILDREN, for OUR FUTURE!


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You are a goose!
How do I know this? Your honking laugh? Nah. Your Mother (think about it…)?
I know you are a goose because you are reading this blog.
I want to remind you of the fable The Goose and the Golden Egg.
As a brief refresher, the fable goes something like this.
A farmer was surprised one day to find that his goose had laid a golden egg. Thereafter, the goose laid a golden egg every day and the farmer became very rich.
He also become greedy so decided to kill the goose to get all the golden eggs out at once.
Alas, he found that there was no stash of golden eggs inside the goose and his golden eggs stopped, since he had killed the goose.
So, why are you the goose?
Think of all the things you do every day, all the people you are responsible for in some way, all the items you take care of – these are your golden eggs.
It us up to you to keep that goose healthy, so you can keep getting golden eggs.
What happens when the goose gets stressed out or sick?
First of all, it gets ornery and you DO NOT want to be around an agitated goose.
Secondly, it stops producing golden eggs. Or produces small, thin-shelled, ordinary eggs.
Does that sound like something you want to be known for?
I can see all of you thinking "YES! Sign me up for being ornery!" or "Today I will be mediocre!"
Of course that is NOT what we want!
Here are some ideas on how to take care of that goose, based on the four areas identified in the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Dr. Stephen Covey:
1. Mental – keeping our brain power high
Play online Scrabble
Take a class
Learn another language
Work crossword puzzles
2. Physical – keep your body functioning at its best
Take a yoga class
Drink more water
Eat 1 fruit or vegetable at every meal
Take a multi-vitamin
3. Social/Emotional – establish & maintain relationships
Send an email to a family member just to catch-up
Go on a "date" with one of your children
As a Christmas gift for your niece, take her shopping or to a movie
Call your mother (she worries…)
4. Spiritual – connecting with a higher purpose
Attend a religious ceremony
Take a walk in nature
Read "The Purpose Driven Life"
Volunteer for a good cause
This list is meant to be a thought-starter, not exhaustive. For those of you who are thinking "how am I going to squeeze MORE things into my day?!", think efficiency.
Some things fit into two or more categories, such as taking a walk in nature can count for physical and spiritual renewal. For the creative, some can count in all four! For example, bible study with your girlfriends while on stationary bicycles!
What are you going to do this week, to start taking better care of that goose? After all, you want golden eggs, right?
Leaving you with this from the lighter side: I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once!


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A teacher loses faith in the Common Core
A former hedge-funder turned teacher realizes numbers do not mean a quality education: http://www.americanradioworks.org/segments/a-teacher-loses-faith-in-the-common-core/
NYSED provides schools with inaccurate data on college preparation.
"The reality is that most school districts across the state are already doing an effective job of preparing kids for college. To misrepresent the facts in such a clear and purposeful way is irresponsible," he said.
"Not only were the names given, the report included which colleges and universities the students attended, their race, special education status, whether or not they received free or reduced priced lunch, and in many cases, their college major."
Who wrote the Common Core Standards?
A successful history of—and the threat to—Public Education in the United States
Interesting & Concise look at the history of Public Education in America- including the threats to our system.


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The Alaska Teaching and Certification Resource
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (EED) oversees the Alaska teacher licensing process. Teaching in Alaska K-12 schools requires an active teaching certificate issued by the EED. The Alaska educator certification process is outlined below to help you learn how to become a teacher in Alaska.
How to Become a Teacher in Alaska
To obtain Alaska teacher certification, prospective educators must earn a bachelor's degree and complete a teacher preparation program. For those who already have a bachelor's degree but did not complete teacher preparation, there are alternative routes to teacher certification in Alaska.
Like many other states, Alaska uses a tiered system for educator licensure. First-time teachers will be issued an Initial certificate. The Initial certificate may be upgraded to a Professional teacher certificate after two years of successful teaching and completing the appropriate Praxis Subject Assessments exam(s) as well as Alaska's state-specific coursework requirements. Experienced teachers may advance to a Master teacher certificate by meeting the requirements for a Professional certificate and earning certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
- I want to be a teacher in Alaska, but don't have a degree: Earn an Education Degree
- I want to be a teacher and have a degree, but not in education: Learn about Alaska's Alternative Certification Process and Programs
- I have a teaching degree and am interested in more education: Learn about Master's Degree Education Programs or Doctorate Education Programs and Information.
Finding Approved Teacher Education Programs in Alaska
Projected Job Growth
Growth in Teaching Jobs in AK through 20242
Candidates for teacher certification in Alaska must complete a teacher preparation program that is approved by the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development. You can find a list of approved programs through the department's website.
Candidates must also earn a bachelor's degree through an institution that is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the US Department of Education. Completing a bachelor's degree or teacher preparation program through a school that is not appropriately approved and accredited may not qualify graduates for teacher licensing in Alaska.
Teacher education programs may also hold accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This organization is the result of the merger between the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). CAEP accreditation carries a distinguished reputation for rigorous standards in teacher preparation.
See our list of CAEP accredited schools in Alaska.
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development projects 12 average annual openings due to growth and 56 average annual openings due to replacements for elementary school teachers, 3 average annual openings due to growth and 15 average annual openings due to replacements for middle school teachers, and 9 average annual openings due to growth and 48 average annual openings due to replacements for secondary school teachers from 2014 to 2024.3 There are approximately 6,610 elementary, middle school, and secondary teachers employed in Alaska (excluding special education) according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.4 Within the state the average annual salary for elementary teachers is $73,220, for middle school teachers $79,760, and for secondary school teachers $80,550.4 The NEA-Alaska, the largest active union for education professionals in the state, provides information on issues impacting teachers.
Alaska Teacher Education Requirements
In order to be certified to teach in Alaska, an applicant must have completed a bachelor's degree as well as state-approved teacher education program at a regionally accredited college or university. The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development also requires all educators to take two courses, one in Alaska studies and one in Alaska multiculturalism. A list of approved courses is available through the department's website.These courses must be taken within the first two years of an Initial license in order to renew a teaching certificate. However, many candidates choose to fulfill the coursework requirements prior to applying for a certificate.
Alaska Teacher Testing Requirements
Prospective teachers in Alaska must pass a basic competency exam. There are a number of competency exams that meet this requirement for Alaska teacher certification, which are listed through the Division of Teaching & Learning Support website.
In addition to demonstrating basic skills, candidates must also demonstrate content-specific knowledge for their endorsement area(s) by taking the appropriate Praxis Subject Assessments. The Praxis Subject Assessments are not a requirement for initial licensure, but teachers must take and pass the exam in order to advance to a Professional certificate and continue teaching in Alaska.
Additional Alaska Teacher Certification Requirements
All Alaska teaching applicants are required to complete a background check with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and a federal background check with the FBI. Fingerprints must be rolled or scanned by a trained technician. Acceptable fingerprint cards can be requested from the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development.
Alaska Teachers Licensing Application Process
Once all of the steps to Alaska teacher certification are complete, candidates must submit an application for a certificate with the following documentation:
- Official transcripts demonstrating proof of bachelor's degree and teacher preparation program completion
- Institutional recommendation for a license from a teacher preparation program official
- Completed fingerprint card for background check
- Verification of passing scores on an acceptable basic competency exam
- Payment of non-refundable fees
Completed applications should be sent to:
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
Teacher Education & Certification
801 West 10th Street, Suite 200
PO Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-0500
Visit the Department of Education & Early Development for more details on earning teaching certification in Alaska.
Alaska Teacher Salary and Jobs
|Number Employed
|Average Annual Salary
|Preschool Teachers
|Preschool Teachers, Special Education
|Kindergarten Teachers
|Elementary School Teachers
|Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
|Middle School Teachers
|Middle School Teachers, Special Education
|Secondary School Teachers
|Secondary School Teachers, Special Education
|Secondary School Teachers, Career/Technical Education
Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2015.4
Teaching and Education Programs
1. Alaska Department of Education & Early Development: https://education.alaska.gov/TeacherCertification
2. Projections Central, Long Term Occupational Projections: http://www.projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm
3. Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development: http://live.laborstats.alaska.gov/occfcst/
4. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2015 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Alaska: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_ak.htm


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The Swedish carmaker Volvo will invest $500 million to increase its sales. Under the plans announced on Monday, Volvo will invest this amount in its first US assembly plant. Volvo is talking with many US states in order to finalize the location of the plant. Chief Executive Hakan Samuelsson said this prior to making the announcement. Production will start in 2018.
According to Håkan Samuelsson, chief executive and president, "The US is an absolutely crucial part of our global transformation and today's announcement makes it perfectly clear that Volvo is in the US to stay".
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Application forms can be obtained from the Enquiry counter of the Controller of Examination Section or by sending a self-addressed Rs.10/- stamped envelope along with a request letter.
Mode of payment may be either Demand Draft of any Bank or General fund account Challan from BANK OF INDIA of selected branches.
If the payment is made by Demand Draft, then it should be drawn in favour of "The Registrar, Bharathiar University" payable at Coimbatore.
Certificates to be enclosed, amount to be paid and application forwarding details are available at the back of the application form.
Degree Certificates of latest batch candidates will be issued only after the Convocation and for others, it will be issued as and when they apply.
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Service innovations and e-mobility – the auto dealership as comprehensive solutions provider (DEAL)
Auto dealers and e-mobility: Time to strengthen the customer interface
Until now, none of the research activities or schemes concerned with e-mobility has really considered auto dealers and the vast potential they hold as a direct point of contact with customers. The first step toward tapping this potential is to use scientific methods to create the necessary concepts and tools and develop business models. These will then allow auto dealers to offer new services and help prime the market for e-mobility.
The auto dealership as a comprehensive solutions provider
The aim of the "Service innovations and e-mobility – the auto dealership as comprehensive solutions provider (DEAL)" project is to transform auto dealers into providers of e-mobility solutions. This entails developing new service concepts especially with dealers in mind, including for instance insurance policies for new kinds of damage, recycling models for batteries and new mobility options. In developing new services, the customer is considered an active partner in creating added value. This gives rise to new business models that prepare auto dealers for the profound changes that will take place in the mobility value chain. All this will be combined with a new concept for employee training. The plan here is to give dealership employees the knowledge and the tools they need to get customers excited about e-mobility.
A wider range of activities protects dealership jobs
Implementation partners Fahrzeug-Werke LUEG AG and Vößing GmbH plan to use the results over the medium and long term to position themselves in the market as providers of e-mobility solutions. Their focus is on immediately using the new services developed as part of the DEAL project to expand their business areas. DEAL is being supported by three multipliers (including AutoCluster NRW and Automotive Rheinland) who are in charge of circulating project results among smaller dealerships. Mercator Executive School GmbH is doing its part to ensure the results achieve recognition by developing suitable training schemes for companies. Processing selected results for further application will primarily be the responsibilty of the chairs at the University of Duisburg-Essen that are involved in the project. Once the project is complete, the short- and medium-term plan is to publicize the findings within the scientific community by participating in the relevant conferences, submitting articles to accredited national and international journals and holding lectures.
Keywords: e-mobility, auto dealer, service concepts, training
Prof. Dr. Heike Proff
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sparkling Snowflakes
Unfortunately the photo isn't great as I found it hard to photograph the glitter and the colour didn't turn out true to life – it's a bit paler than it looks in the photo.
Stamps (Hero Arts) - Stunning Snowflakes & Holiday Dolls
I embossed the snowflakes, one of my favourite Christmas stamps from Hero Arts, in white on white card, applied broken china distress ink and spritzed with water. Then I machine stitched the piece of white card, which had been embossed in the Cuttlebug, onto the background. I added glitter and gems to the die cut snowflake (Cuttlebug ice crystal) and am still finding bits of glitter all over the place! I just embossed the sentiment in silver and added lots and lots of gems for some more sparkle. Thanks to Sue for all of the gems I used here!
This is my first Christmas card for 2010 and now I'm really in the mood for making some more!
15 comments:
- Vera Rhuhay said...
This is Gorgeous,Heather!
the sparkle snowflake really pop the card!
- September 29, 2010 at 1:02 PM
- Patricia said...
So beautiful card love the sparkle snowflake =P
- September 29, 2010 at 1:14 PM
- Barb said...
Heather, this card is so beautiful! Love the blue, white and silver combo and that sparkly snowflake is stunning!
- September 29, 2010 at 3:02 PM
- Sarah said...
Beautiful, beautiful card!
- September 29, 2010 at 3:29 PM
- Rosemary said...
what a gorgeous Christmas card! whoever gets this beauty is going to be so delighted!
- September 29, 2010 at 3:39 PM
- Deirdre said...
Wow Heather, amazing details - love it.
- September 29, 2010 at 6:41 PM
- Anne said...
Wohooo- love the COOl blue colors here and all the glittery shine and gems- fabulous creation Heather!
- September 30, 2010 at 2:13 AM
- Arlene said...
What a beautiful take on that sketch. So creative.
- September 30, 2010 at 4:02 AM
- Dawn said...
awesome card Heather.. it looks so sparkly. love the blue and silver together
- September 30, 2010 at 9:41 AM
- Trinh said...
Fantastic take on the sketch, Heather! This card is gorgeous; I love the color scheme and all the pretty snowflakes.
- October 1, 2010 at 3:56 AM
- Judi said...
Hi - I saw this card of the HA Flickr pool and had to stop by and tell you what an absolutely beautiful card this is! So elegant and glittery! This is fabulous!
- October 1, 2010 at 9:16 AM
- Jess said...
Simply beautiful Heather!
- October 1, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- Suzanne C said...
Fabulous! This is stunning. Love the colors and glitter.
- October 4, 2010 at 3:07 AM
- dustypenny said...
Lovely card, Heather. Maybe it's the sentiment. LOL. Hugs.
- October 4, 2010 at 3:45 AM
- Cath said...
Hey Heather Maria! Thanks for entering the Holiday Cards & More Week Jolly Holiday Greetings challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on the fun! :)
- October 13, 2010 at 12:12 PM


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|You are in: Football: Eng Div 1
Tuesday, 11 February, 2003, 22:51 GMT
Brighton 4-1 Wolves
Led by the pacey Bobby Zamora, struggling Brighton stormed to all three points as Steve Coppell's side turned in a four-star performance to claim their first win of 2003.
In a lively opening period, the visitors started brightly and wasted little time in signalling their intentions.
With just two minutes gone the ball broke for Paul Ince unleashed a dipping right-footed volley that flew inches wide.
Brighton took the lead when Gary Hart raced down the left leaving the defence in his wake and when he looped the ball to the back post, Zamora arrived first ahead of Lee Naylor to score.
The Brighton fans were soon celebrating again after Dean Blackwell arrived completely unmarked to thunder home Richard Carpenter's cross.
Within two minutes of the restart Brighton had extended their lead in spectacular fashion.
The hosts broke clear when a sweeping move saw Hart and Zamora exchange passes in midfield.
After the latter had raced away down the left to clip a ball back into the box, Paul Brooker burst past his marker to finish emphatically.
Wolves hit back to earn themselves a lifeline as Mark Kennedy crossed for Kenny Miller to stoop low and head home.
But just two minutes later the host's nerves were eased as Hart capped off an industrious display and wrapped up the points with the Seagulls' fourth.
Brighton: Roberts, Watson, Cullip, Blackwell, Pethick, Mayo, Brooker, Carpenter, Rodger, Hart, Zamora. Subs: Butters, Oatway, Barrett, Piercy, Beasant.
Wolverhampton: Murray, Naylor, Lescott, Butler, Edworthy, Newton, Cameron, Ince, Kennedy, Proudlock, Miller. Subs: Oakes, Rae, Andrews, Sturridge, Clyde.
Referee: P Walton (Northamptonshire)
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The other day, a guy asked me what I liked about him. I replied honestly: "You're cute, you have a great dick, and you're nice."
"Nice?" This was over text, but I could practically hear the cringe.
"Not in a bad way! In a mature way. It's attractive!"
I could tell he still didn't like it. It was like I'd put some weird curse on him, somehow — this guy who's an excellent cook, crazy-smart science and math guy, hilarious, awesome in bed, and a genuinely good person without really trying to be — by calling him "nice."
But it's hard to blame him, sort of. Think of all the pop-culture signifiers that have maligned nice guys and fetishized the aloof, douchey asshole with a nice guy hidden underneath his emotional barriers. Ever since Mr. Darcy rolled around in Pride and Prejudice, that archetype has been upheld as the ultimate dream man, and romantic comedies circa now took their cue from Jane Austen: If only you can prove yourself to some small-minded snob you're attracted to, he'll show his true colors. The "nice guys," on the other hand, are the boring, available dudes who simply don't provoke enough interesting conversation or physical attraction to hold your interest. Even Sex and The City, which I adore, perpetrates this idea.
And girls fall prey to this just as often as guys do, particularly in their teens and early twenties, before they realize that archetypes don't really account for all shades of people. I've noticed that just as girls are "unlearning" this idea of winning over mean guys, the men around them (being, of course, slower on the uptake than we are) have just started to be socialized to be more enigmatic, mysterious and unattainable.
Meanwhile, in the last few years, there's been a strain of so-called "Nice Guys" who troll OK Cupid for the romantic accolades they think they deserve, overly conscious of being That Guy who's unfairly friend-zoned, who has a chip on his shoulder because he thinks he's entitled to have a girlfriend. I'm not talking about the "Nice Guys." I'm talking about... well, just nice guys. They don't have to try. They just are, if they like it or not.
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As trades workers we often meet other professionals and it can be useful to know about their business. I am regularly asked for recommendations for plumbers, gardeners and carpet cleaners.
Here is an interesting article about the benefits of carpet cleaning. Thanks to Mark at Clean Direct in Milton Keynes for help in preparing it..
Carpet cleaning is one of the most important aspects of home and office maintenance. Clean carpets drastically improve the aesthetic appeal of a room. People may not consciously inspect floor coverings upon entering a room, but improperly maintained furnishings have a great impact on the perception of visitors. An otherwise immaculate home can be ruined by a smelly, stained carpet. This situation can be avoided by scheduling regular cleanings with a trained professional.
The benefits of proper maintenance go far beyond the superficial. The health of a home's inhabitants and visitors can be improved with a proper cleaning regimen as well.
There is a segment of the population who believe that carpeted floors are unsanitary.When they are not maintained as the manufacturer intended this is absolutely true. However, with the help of a trained professional, area rugs and wall to wall carpeting can be as sanitary as any other floor covering.
Carpet that is not cleaned or is cleaned improperly can lead to a variety of health problems. Some can be minor such as irritation in individuals suffering from allergies.
Vacuuming alone can help with things like soils and pollen. When trying to mitigate pollutants such as mites, bacteria and viruses, however, hot-water extraction performed by a professional is the obvious choice.
Preventing the growth of mould is another benefit of properly executed carpet cleaning. Moisture can be tracked in from outside and humidity may be high in the home. Either of these can lead to water seeping down to the backing, or padding, of the carpet.
A trained professional will be able to detect this type of condition, perhaps preventing a larger problem from occurring. After the detection stage, high powered fans and dehumidifiers can be employed to dry out compromised furnishings.
Cleaning is also a must when it comes to increasing the life span of carpeting. Carpet manufacturers provide detailed care instructions for the consumer. Included in those instructions are recommended vacuuming frequency. This is very important for removing rough particles from the upper fibres of a carpet.
Another inclusion is the frequency with which a professional cleaning is recommended. Not only will these instructions help to increase the lifespan of the carpet, in many cases the warranty will be voided if they are not followed.
Having a clean-smelling home or office is an added benefit of hiring a professional cleaner. Sometimes people do not realize that their everyday surroundings have an unpleasant odour.
Visitors and clients could find it very off-putting if carpets have an odour from things like pets, food preparation or trapped moisture.Even if an area appears tidy, an unpleasant aroma could give others the impression that the inhabitants do not keep up with their cleaning.
Many methods can be used to freshen up carpets or ensure that they do not begin to pollute a room with any type of smell. A professional cleaner will be able to give advice regarding the best approach for each individual case.
Developing a good working relationship with a professional cleaner is an important step in property upkeep. In order to keep clean carpets look into obtaining the services of a professional carpet cleaner. Keep in mind, every room is different and as such an individualized maintenance plan should be developed in order to keep your property in optimal condition.


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