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Definition of
- (noun, food) small sour dark purple fruit of especially the Allegheny plum bush
- (noun, plant) wild plum of northeastern United States having dark purple fruits with yellow flesh
- (noun, plant) a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits
via WordNet, Princeton University
Synonyms of Sloe
alleghany plum, allegheny plum, blackthorn, prunus alleghaniensis, prunus spinosa
Alternate forms of Sloe
Hypernyms: bush, plum, shrub, wild plum, wild plum tree
Origin of the word Sloe
- "fruit of the blackthorn," O.E. slah (pl. slan), from P.Gmc. *slaikhwon (cf. M.Du., Du. slee, O.H.G. sleha, Ger. Schlehe), from PIE *sleie- "blue, bluish, blue-black" (see livid). Sloe-eyed is attested from 1867; sloe gin first recorded 1895. more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper
Words that sound like Sloe
saale, saccule, sagaciously, sage willow, sagely, sail, salaah, salah, salai, salal, sale, sallow, sally, salol, saucily, saul, saxicola, scale, scaley, scaly, scheele, scheol, scholia, school, scilla, scowl, scull, scylla, sea coal, sea cole, sea eagle, sea gull, sea holly, sea kale, sea lily, sea squill, sea swallow, seagull, seal
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Disclaimer: Hindi ahead. Read with caution. Translations ahead. Read with patience.
I recently travelled to the Delhi-NCR region on work. It was to be the ultimate experience. I was finally moving way out of my comfort zone. My cushy, cosmopolitan, Bangalorean lifestyle would strongly be threatened, I knew. I had every reason to dread and fear the trip, not the least because I knew there were no Cosmopolitans to be had no matter what the provocation. I coached myself about unity – India India bhai bhai; schooled myself about tolerance; and set out to Noida. I had resolved that I would be amused and not annoyed by meetings that were predominantly in Hindi, and/or any other Delhi-NCR experience that would come my way. I was determined that I would keep my sense of being a Bangalorean intact and when I landed I would have won a war with myself; emerge inspired, happy, creative; no longer intolerant towards Ooper Bharath.
All South Indians regard North Indians askance and with barely any tolerance. It cuts both ways. The North-South is a great divide. Posts are written about it, blood is often shed on paper. For those South Indians who have made the North a home or those North Indians for whom a Southern city is haven, assimilation is not without angst. These confused OBs or SIs have birthed many poignant posts of diasporic writing. What do you do when you are a Punjabi who is only satisfied with a masala dosa at the end of the day? Or when you are a thayirparantha?
Now dear reader, you begin to appreciate how this trip was seminal.
Sitting in Bangalore one gets very complacent. Assertiveness is not our strong-point, much less aggression. If someone running to get into the Metro Station crashes into us from behind while we are strolling down M G Road, we say, 'O so sorry.' Our motto has always been 'swalpa adjust maadi'. Kindly adjust. We do that. In good faith. Our lives are peaceable. We solve Sudoku in traffic jams, make friends in buses, and exchange our telephone numbers and news with automen. It's a very Bangalorean trait to just not bother. Except to mildly gossip, or severely brag compulsorily at family functions.
Up North, life is not so easy. It must be all the blood historically shed in that place; it could be the weather which is so extreme, but in Ooper Bharath life is a struggle. Naturally enough being the seat of India's power, life in the Delhi-NCR region is all about power. Fresh OBs in Bangalore tend to display the power and aggression till a mellow breeze from Bangalore cools them down or till our South Indian food, our 'sambur' and our 'idli' and our 'dosha' renders them sluggish and disinterested just like us.
Generally, people in Bangalore speak to you in whatever tongue you first address them in. Here, everyone is proficient in or at least has a working understanding of, at least three South Indian languages, Hindi, and English.
Sir, one sandwich kodi; Ek sandwich dena; Oru sandwich. Boss, sandwich. One sandwich, please.
All these will get you what you want. Namely, sandwich. One numbers.
No drama. No questions asked.
Not so in the Delhi-NCR region.
'Umm… one samosa, please?'
And Samosaman will stare at you glassily. He will threateningly lift the tea sauce pan. So you will get flustered and forget you are in the North and slip into ondu, oru, une, or whatever language that you first remember.
Samosaman will smirk and smugly raise one thick, bushy, salt and pepper Punjabi/Jat eyebrow at you, till you mumble, 'Bhaiyya, ek samosa dejiye.'
Then, and only then, will he slam a hot samosa on the table and stare at your face sternly expecting to be paid.
Then you try and ask for sauce/ketchup. Never mind that both of you know that it is your first time in the shop, he will still bark at you and say, 'wahan hai.' And not even point towards the wahan.
Hence only the brave attempt this. I would applaud your nerve if you said, 'chutney kyun nahin hain?' Of course, it has never been known to happen.
As a city, Bangalore is easy-going.
A fool of an arse overtakes an auto on the road from the wrong side and the automan will say, 'O let him be, paapa, who knows what kashta he has in his life', on good days. And on bad days, he will let forth a stream of choice invective and complain to you till you reach your destination and then forget about it.
Not so in the Delhi-NCR region.
An auto honked when you were trying to take a U on the road?
Quickly reverse and bang into the madarchod who dared to honk. Then remain unmoving.
Saala, behenchod, carwallah rams into the automan? The automan won't move. He will wait patiently till the carwallah decides to take his U-turn. Now the automan will quickly accelerate and stand between him and a smooth turn blocking the road and creating traffic.
Now the automan will tell you, 'Abhi dikhata hoon sala behenchod ko. Aap bhaito,' and then will proceed to get off the auto and fight. Use of fists is allowed.
Don't dare get off the auto while this is going on. Don't even think of staying put in the auto while this is happening. Like that.
Booking a taxi in Bangalore is effortless. Taxi drivers in Bangalore are efficient, punctual, and helpful. They will lift your 20 kg suitcase for you, and with the other hand, reach to take away your laptop bag from you while saying, 'Madam, neevu hogi koothkoli, naan tharthini.' So you go sit in the car and wait for him to bring your luggage to you as instructed. If you need to make a detour to the office, he will breezily say, 'Okay, Madam, no problem, Madam', and wait till you come out of the office at exactly the spot agreed upon. At the airport, he will drop you off at the entrance, help you locate your Airline counter from the outside, raise his hands in a benevolent farewell as he walks out of your life for good.
Not so in the Delhi-NCR region.
Taxiwallah will survey your luggage. 'Itna bada suitcase fit nahin hoga.'
And you will be all flustered and tense and say, 'What? Kya? Par kyun? Aapka gaadi, taxi hi hain na?'
Then he will idly scratch his head and speak to you slowly in an attempt to make you understand, 'Lekin, yeh toh bada suitcase hain.'
So now, the terrified Bangalorean who doesn't want to miss her flight will smile winningly, beg, and say, 'Bhaiyya, please, kuch keejiye na, hummein der ho raha hain.' But prepare to be subjected to very overt gazes through the overhead mirror till the end of the journey as a Hindi song plays on the radio.
So after you have learnt the hard way about what's in store when you act pleading and kind; you will say very sternly, 'Kya bakwaaz bol rahe ho, chalo saaman gaadi mein dalo. Hummeinderhorahahain. Chalo bhaiyya, jaldi karo.' And neatly, go sit in the car. Taxiwallah will figure that he was talking rubbish, put your luggage in the car, understand that you are getting late and hurry up. But prepare for a harrowing drive till your destination is reached as he tries to shake your equilibrium and make you feel very sorry for being high-handed.
Now try suggesting he has to make a detour to the office, wait for half-an-hour, and pick you up and then take you to the airport as instructed when you booked the cab. He will now call his supervisor. Bitch about you. Then the supervisor will ask to speak to you.
Madamji, ye nahin hoga. Aapko abhi dosra cab book karna padega.
Abhi? Ab kahaan se naya cab book karenge?
Woh toh hummein nahin maaloom, Madam, aapko toh book karna padega.
As a Bangalorean, now is when you are tempted to burst into tears; call your friends at work (even that man you met for just five minutes in a meeting the last day); ask them to bail you out of this mess while praying to all the South Indian Gods in the pantheon to ensure you make it to your flight back home. You throw in rash promises of coconuts and cold baths for good measure.
Or you can just say, 'Suniye, aap ne confirm kaise kiya? Request mein toh sab saaf likhata ki hummein cab kitne time ke liye chahiye or kis liye.'
He will pipe in and say with a loud voice, 'Madamji, aap samajh nahin rahein hein…'
So you interrupt him in the loudest voice you can sustain without sounding like a squealing kid and say, 'Jee nahin, ab hum kuch nahin sunenge. Aap suniye hamari baath; agar booking mein kuch problem tha, toh aapko pehele bathana chahiyetha. Yeh car toh hum jahan kahenge wahan tak jayeega. Aur hum kuch nahin sunenge. Aapko aapka taxi chaar ghante ke baad milege. Samjhe aap?'
Then he will whimper, say, 'Madamji, sabhi condition aap khud hi de rahin hein, hum kya kahen.'
So you say, 'Theek', hang-up, and instruct the now cowering taxiwallah to wait in that parking place there.
On the way back to Bangalore, strapped into my economy seat, I mulled over my Ooper Bharath experience.
Tolerance? Check.
Amusement? Not too bad.
Survived the trip? And that's when it hit me. With awful chagrin.
I have become an aggressive Ooper Bharath to end all aggressive Ooper Bharaths.
Bhai bhai – Brother, Brother
Thayirparantha – A play on thayirsaadam (curd rice), a derogatory term that refers to Brahmins in Tamil Nadu.
Swalpa – Little
Maadi – Do
Kodi – Give
Kya? Par kyun? Aapka gaadi, taxi hi hain na?' – What? But why? Your vehicle, is a taxi, no?
Madamji, ye nahin hoga. Aapko abhi dosra cab book karna padega. – Madam, this is not possible. You will have to book another cab.
Abhi? Ab kahaan se naya cab book karenge? – Now? How will I book another cab now?
Woh toh hummein nahin maaloom, Madam, aapko toh book karna padega. – That I don't know, Madam, but you will have to book another cab.
Suniye, aap ne confirm kaise kiya? Request mein toh sab saaf likhata ki hummein cab kitne time ke liye chahiye or kis liye. – Listen, how did you confirm then? It was all clearly stated in the request – how long we needed the cab and for what purpose we were using it.
Madamji, aap samajh nahin rahein hein… - Madam, you don't understand…
Jee nahin, ab hum kuch nahin sunenge. Aap suniye hamari baath; agar booking mein kuch problem tha, toh aapko pehele bathana chahiyetha. Yeh car toh hum jahan kahenge wahan tak jayeega. Aur hum kuch nahin sunenge. Aapko aapka taxi chaar ghante ke baad milege. Samjhe aap? – No, now I will not listen to anything. You listen to me. If there was a problem in the booking, then you should have let me know before. This car will have to go where I want it to go. I will not listen to anything anymore. You will get your taxi back in four hours, do you understand?
Madamji, sabhi condition aap khud hi de rahin hein, hum kya kahen. – Madamji, what is this you are giving all the conditions yourself, what can I say now?
Theek – Correct

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BioStar is a site for asking, answering and discussing bioinformatics questions. We are members of thecommunity and find it very useful. Often questions and answers arise at BioStar that are germane to our readers (end users of genomics resources). Every Thursday we will be highlighting one of those questions and answers here in this thread. You can ask questions in this thread, or you can always join in at BioStar.
This week's highlighted question:
What is your experience with GMOD tools or alternatives?
I am going to implement a (non)-model-organism (does that matter) genome database very soon. It will present a newly sequenced animal genome with annotation to the community. We are looking for software that will support the development of such a tool without 're-inventing the wheel'.
We will need a genome-browser for sure and a database backend for the annotation data. We also will have use for integration of
- ontologies (anatomy, developmental stage, etc.)
- phenotype-genotype data, including images of phenotypes and stages
- authentication/authorization
- some users should be able to contribute by doing remote annotation
- RNA-seq and other experimental data should be visualized as tracks
- there should be private and public tracks for the genome
- Blast interface to the genome
So I thought the GMOD tools will do the trick, as what we are trying to build is pretty much similar to FlyBase or WormBase, etc. Now my questions, excuse me if it is a bit vague:
How good is GMOD for this purpose and what are your experiences with it mainly as a developer? Are there good and viable alternatives to it (e.g. UCSC Genome browser + their data model)? I was planning to use G/JBROWSE and the CHADO database models, is that a good idea? Can such a system be administered by 1-1.5 persons?
We are still in the phase of summing up project requirements, but please contribute your valuable experiences, every input counts!
I was surprised to see my somewhat snarky answer rated up today when I went to look! I suggested that the user community ought to be asked what they want built. And I relayed the story of how MaizeGDB had surveyed their community to see what the needs were. And soon after the lead author of the MaizeGDB paper on exactly that came by to share their experience. It was a nice exchange overall–I hope it was a win for end users and for developers!
It's a conversation that is going to have to go on over and over again as new species and new data sets come through the next-gen big data wave we are having. I think it's important. Go see what everyone said. And offer your thoughts if you have had experience with these tools.


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Women's advocacy groups say the public needs to stand up for the implementation of better measures against state authorities involved in sexual harassment.
Youth social worker Ticha Na Nakorn called for improved legal action against such officials, calling the existing sex offence law a "paper tiger" that fails to bring culprits to real justice.
The failure of current measures against sexual harassment can be seen in a slew of recent cases of state authorities, including one senior official in public health who was accused of molesting several female colleagues for many years, said Ms Ticha.
Ms Ticha recently spoke at a seminar at Ebina House Hotel in Bangkok on how laws offer protection to victims of sex crimes.
The forum was co-hosted by the Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation (WMP) and other relevant agencies.
Ms Ticha said that unnecessarily complex bureaucratic procedures made probing sexual harassment cases challenging.
Accused officials can also appeal against probe results if found guilty.
"Disciplinary action probes against those [accused] authorities is only a ritual to comfort victims," said Ms Ticha. "In fact, fairness is not provided for them at all because of sluggish investigation processes."
According to Angkhana Inthasa, chief of the WMP's gender equality department, the foundation deals with around 30-40 cases of female victims of rape or sexual assault per year.
About 90% of the victims experienced these acts through people they already knew, including superiors, senior figures at educational institutes or friends' boyfriends.
One female university student at WMP, who was raped by an older male authority figure in March, opted not to lodge a police complaint as legal processes were too time-consuming. Instead, she demanded justice by petitioning the university, resulting in disciplinary punishment against the wrongdoer.


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It's been exactly one year since I've started wearing my hair naturally curly and it has been a long, frustrating, challenging, life changing, beautiful journey.
Jan 2011
Jan 2012
Now, be aware that I never did a big chop because I had already been perm free since June '09 so I didn't feel it was necessary. Sometimes I feel like I should have only because my hair had suffered SO much heat damage that it would have been better to just start over but I'm a scaredy cat and the thought of cutting my hair clean off scared the fear of Jesus into me. I ended up having to cut a lot of my hair off in May '11 since there was SO much hair that just wouldn't grow but still not enough to call it a "big chop". There was a lot of research that I did not do before going natural, which is also something I regret doing because I would have saved my hair a long time ago, had I done the grunt work.
I went natural for 2 reasons:
- Health. My poor hair couldn't take anymore heat damage. It's a miracle it hadn't completely fallen out because I was abusing it. I flat ironed my hair every single day, I never conditioned it, and sometimes I wouldn't even sleep with a scarf on. I knew the best way to save my hair was to take the straightening method out completely.
- Self love. When I was younger I battled the fact that I was black for a long time. Going to school and only being friends with white kids because they were the only ones that were nice to me. The black kids wanted no part of me so I wanted no part of them, least of all, the racial similarity. Adding to the fact that all I saw on TV were white baby dolls, white barbies, primarily white TV shows, etc. I was so envious of the white race. They looked so beautiful and I look so....black. I look back on those times and I cringe! How could I have hated the biggest and best part of me?? The fact that I wear my hair in it's natural state further helps my journey to self love because at the end of the day I am a black woman and I love it.
Different methods of styling:
Wash N Go
Braid Out
Bantu Knot Out
And my go-to style: Twist Out
Some of the products I used:
I don't really use some of these products anymore but the ones I swear by are:
Pampa EVOO
Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil
Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum
Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel
Bio Infusion Deep Conditioner
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Bio Infusion Leave-in Conditioner
Mane N Tail Shampoo & Conditioner
Suave Conditioner
The product that did NOT work for me at all was Cantu Shea Butter products. I felt like they just sat on my hair rather than penetrate it. Will not be using ANY of their products again.
Shea Moisture is the business but it tends to leave my hair a bit greasy after a day or two.
I love Eco Styler Gel but the packaging lies! I definitely get flakes in my hair just by the end of the day!
The Bio Infusion Hair Hydrating Creme was "enh". It didn't make or break my curls so I wasn't running to the store to buy it again.
The Shea Butter Oil just smelled funny. No thanks.
A HUGE thanks to these ladies for helping me through my journey:
Natural Belle
The journey definitely isn't over! I have so much more to learn and I can't wait to share it with you!


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I must confess that my knowledge related to the #OccupyWallStreet movement is limited to protests against big business. The exact politics behind it I am unaware of and my ability to research it is currently limited by both free-time availability and my desire to spend that free time researching a movement that hasn't yet broken through the crusty outer layer of my heart (yes, that is a confession of my apathy).
Despite that lack of knowledge and understanding a short section of C.S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters" caught my attention last night. Lewis writes as an elder demon named 'Screwtape' to his nephew concerning the best way to tempt humans…
If we promoted justice and charity among men, we should be playing directly into the Enemy's (God's) hands; but if we guide them to the opposite behavior, this sooner or later produces (for He permits it to produce) a war or a revolution, and the undisguisable issue of cowardice or courage awakes thousands of men from moral stupor.
Martin Luther King Jr. was quoted as saying, "there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular; but one must take it because it is right." I think that the #OccupyWallStreet protests are the first-fruits of that position being taken. We can all agree that the protesters are not physically safe, they are politically segregated, and popular only among the most committed followers.
However, I HOPE that my Christian readers will be willing to admit that the protesters' position is right! The consolidation of wealth among a few individuals is something God has been warning against and reprimanding since Sodom and Gomorrah (yes, their sin was economic, NOT SEXUAL! Check Ezekiel 16:49). Jesus himself came, "to proclaim good news to the poor," (that's in quotes cause he said it himself)! Christianity is not a religion of mere salvation, but also of redemption.
Heaven is not a world of marshmallow clouds and pearly gates, Heaven isn't a bright light, Heaven isn't a misty spiritual realm. Heaven is here, Heaven is now, and Heaven is more real than what we are currently living. Heaven is a place with no sickness, sadness, or fear; so how can economic disadvantage exist in Heaven? Answer… it can't.
Now, as image bearers and spirit carriers of Christ, it is OUR responsibility to work towards what Heaven is and will be (confusing, I know, but Jesus himself talked about Heaven both as existing now and coming in the future). Like Rob Bell writes about in his controversial book Love Wins, Heaven and Hell can both be experienced now as well as in the afterlife.
Coming full circle in this post I would like to tie this back in to the opening statements and title. As humans we have a specific duty to work alongside God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in bringing Heaven to Earth. That duty requires us to take a stand for what is right regardless of risk to ourselves. Sometimes, we are forced into action by either our cowardice or courage, and while the #OccupyWallStreet movement is my current example of this taking place, there is no reason we cannot do this for any number of wrongs in our world.
So I would encourage you all to take a page from those courageous risk-takers (regardless of political ideology) and take a stand against something you know to be wrong, but will cost you great personal injury. You may find yourself a new addiction in #OccupyingOurWorld
P.S. If you need ideas I would be happy to help you or point you in the direction to which you could help yourself 🙂


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08th – 10th March 2018: between 10 am – 6 pm
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According to research, the number of Americans over 55 will double by 2030. By 2030, 107.6 million people will fall in that age range. It's no secret- Americans are living longer than ever. Many economists credit the growth of the people over the age of 65 do significant strides made in medicine. Others suggest that this trend has more to do with a more health-conscious, informed population acting making the lifestyle changes and choices that contribute to having a longer, healthier life. Although Americans have more access to better care, the cost of care can quickly exceed the level of benefits provided by plans like Medicare. Specialized coverage options are now available to many Americans and meet a need for the growing aging population.
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Seafish campaign hooks record results
A reach of over 121.1M consumers and an uplift of 12% in omega-3 health benefit awareness.
The UK Authority on Seafood, Seafish, has achieved record results with their 2015 integrated digital campaign created by London branding agency Underscore. The wide-ranging results included a reach of over 121.1M consumers and an uplift of 12% in omega-3 health benefit awareness.
"Superfishoil not superficial" was created by Underscore to connect with target audiences of Seafish and contributed to a growth in unique website visitors by 290%, an increase in Facebook likes by 161% and an EAV of £298,305*, alongside a host of awareness increases including a 25% uplift in recommended weekly omega-3 intake.
"Superfishoil not superficial" was created by Underscore for the latest campaign in a series of initiatives by Seafish's consumer facing brand 'Fish is the Dish', which is dedicated to seeing more people eating more fish more often.
Marketing Manager of Seafish, Heather Middleton, stated that the campaign has been one of their most successful to date.
"Our campaign has definitely been the most effective in terms of reach and response. The simplicity of message meant that we could promote the benefits of omega-3 to multiple audiences across the UK." Ms Middleton said.
Following a rapid immersion into the UK seafood consumption habits, Underscore realised that simple swaps rather than massive diet changes would be the most effective way of influencing behaviours amongst even the non-fish consumers.
"Superfishoil not superficial" allowed for the direct comparison of unhealthy choices to the benefits of the omega-3 rich foods, such as swapping a cottage pie to a fish pie.
Two approaches to the creative were adopted including a high impact approach for national print media and digital media, and a softer style for in-store experiences where people are in purchase states of mind.
Seafish is dedicated to a sustainable future for the seafood industry and through Fish is the Dish is able to celebrate fish and other seafoods as a healthy, delicious and easy meal of choice. They have partnered with Underscore on multiple projects and the next big collaboration will be on the 2015 relaunch of National Seafood Week in October.
For all media enquiries & assets please contact:
Rachael Bradley
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|The cross and the leafless tree contrasting the hues created by the setting sun.
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Indian Designer Payal Singhal On What's In, Influences and Industry
Indian designer Payal Singhal said that she doesn't believe Bollywood fashion has made the global impact that might be expected, according to News 18. Although Bollywood is known for its glamor and romantic plots, Singhal says that the influence of Indian film industry on fashion has stayed in India.
Instead of film notoriety, quality of style and product has brought Indian fashion to the global market, Singhal believes. She also noted the quality of India's vintage materials and, of course, its embroidery. Singhal thinks that weavers should have a turn at the stage for their work.
Designers are now starting to give those who create their fabrics credit for their craftsmanship. Collaboration between designers and weavers will combine the business know-how with knowledge of the craft. If designers don't share the spotlight, Singhal said, the craft suffers. In lieu, the emphasis should be on the fashion itself. That includes the fabric that makes it.
Singhal also collaborates with weavers to produce designs.
The designer's latest line, Lady M for the 2017 Summer/Resort season, showed at the Lakme Fashion Week recently. She drew inspiration from "Death on the Nile," a murder mystery, envisioning 1930s style high society fashion; however, she told News 18, she didn't reproduce the look intentionally. Instead, she wanted to reflect the sparkling look of the design from the mysteries she'd been watching.
Singhal appreciates low maintenance outfits – dresses that the wearers don't have to worry about once they're on, and that don't require a lot of ironing.
She also said that modern fashion emphasizes experimentation, on creating style by combining pieces. The industry has undergone major changes since she began. Because of this, there is a new flexibility and openness in fashion; trying new things and making a personal style aren't social taboos. Singhal said that fashion is no longer about what's in. Instead, it's what's individual.


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Joyce Grogan Coulter, beloved wife, mother, and treasured friend, passed away Feb. 27, 2017, in Tooele, Utah. Joyce was born in Bingham Canyon on Jan. 18, 1929, to Robert Andrew and Vearl (Donaldson) Grogan. Joyce graduated from the LDS Hospital nursing program in 1950 and the University of Utah in 1951 and worked as a registered nurse in Salt Lake hospitals for 40 years. She is survived by her husband Billy Raymond Coulter; six children: Debra Joy Coulter, Suzanne (Steven) Lancaster, Randall (Judy) Coulter, Bryan (Kim) Coulter, David (Shari) Coulter and Mark (Amy) Coulter; 25 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and one sister, Nancy (Stephen) Reeder.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 E. 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah. There will be a viewing held Thursday, March 2 from 6-8 p.m., and one held prior to the services Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the same location. Interment right after the services at Larkin Sunset Gardens. To see full obituary and to send condolences to the family, visit www.memorialutah.com.


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My program had a Sayonara (goodbye) party, since we leave in two weeks! Wow! I decided to wear my new yukata that M gave me (thanks!!) and it looked wonderful! My host mom did practically all of the yukata-putting-on business. I was glad to have someone help me!
LEFT: me and the host fam! Aren't we cute?!!
We all gave speeches (in Japanese), so I was up late last night working on mine with M's help. My host parents gave a really nice speech about me, how they "received my energy" and enjoyed having me at their house. Shigeo had a surprise: he designed a hanko (signature stamp) for me, using old Chinese characters for my name, each with a specific meaning (I forget right now). He said that I should use the hanko when I write them letters! I was so touched I nearly cried! I will truly miss them!
LEFT: me and L, in our Yukatas before the party!
LEFT: me and our program director who has helped me *tremendously*. Not only a mentor, but a friend! We usually have lunch in her office on Mondays and tell her our stories from the week. We are very lucky to have her!
BELOW: The Go-nin 五人 who all arrived in late March! I have made some good friends! Sorry the picture is a bit blurry...
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Hello readers! How are you all doing? It's my 2nd day off today and I'm loving it, I was able to catch up on my 8 hour and more beauty rest, haha. Because yesterday had only 2 hours of sleep for the whole day and went to work after the fun-filled date with the BF then. We had breakfast together at Jollibee because I was craving for their longganisa meal for the longest time. Nothing beats Jollibee's breakfast meals, yum! In the afternoon, we headed to Megamall to check out a few things and at the same time, just enjoy looking around at gadgets and girly stuff for me. We ended up watching there too, supposedly we we're to watch at Robinson's Galleria since it's near the office but I like it better at Mega Mall. We decided to have dinner first then watch the movie Karate Kid, I thought of eating at the food court since we wanted something cheap, but it was so funny when we passed by Shakey's I suddenly got un-decided of what to eat, but he knows me well and he was walking reaalllyyy slowly for me to think fast if we should go with Shakey's or food court. haha. I made up my mind and we went inside Shakey's. First I recommended that we eat the bunch of lunch, since it has everything already, but to our surprise while browsing at their menu was the Family deal 1 which had: Your choice of pasta or chick' n chips, pizza, garlic bread and a pitcher of ice tea all for P541. Not bad at all eh? good for 2-3 persons. We also ordered additional Mojo's n Dip with ceasar dressing, both our favorite!
Mojos and Dip with ceaser dressing served hot P85
This is such a good deal that I noticed most of the customers are ordering the same thing but others opted for chicken. It was quirky actually, ^_^ The food was served freshly cooked and importantly hot! When I saw the servings of the pasta I thought we couldn't finish it because it was a-lot! the bits of meat was so flavorful it's a rave. He also loved it that he finished off the plate, we both just love pasta so much (Can't wait to cook for him).
As for the pizza, I'm not a fan of their Pizza both thin and thick crust. I don't know why, I just don't. It's not that their pizza is bad, maybe it's the combination of flavors or something. The garlic bread was as usual not bland at all, another spoon of approval. Our total bill cost us around P687.75 and tipped the waiter for fast and good service. ^_^ As usual, they always ask if we can answer a survey sheet which we gladly answered and at the back of the survey is -
His avatar of himself. Sorry for the bad lighting it's too yellowish. I think it's a good idea that he makes this every time he eats out, who knows people may wonder who this guy is right? Here's a sneak peek of his works http://diobrando.deviantart.com/. He's both a gamer and an artist
Shakey's isn't really new but we keep coming back when we crave for pasta and Mojo's. I guess it's the service that makes it different to us customers. So far, the branches which has good customer service are SM Bicutan and Megamall Ortigas.
By the way, I couldn't resist but take this picture, gotta love Puss in Boots right?
My Verdict: 4/5 spoons (the 3.5 for food and the additional point goes to their customer service)
Of course we'll be eating there again when we crave for pasta!
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Ásgeir 'Unbound' by Julien Lassort
Julien Lassort's video for Ásgeir is a complex, brooding science fiction piece on the interconnectivity of humans, in a future where individuals leap between each other's personal VR experiences.
The four intertwined stories leave out all but the slightest hints of exposition in favour of set pieces coated in Black Mirror-esque digital unease. Lassort manages to establish a convincing cinematic world of the near-future through very ambitious means - it's engrossing, and confusing, and beautifully executed.
From the director
"The track brought to my mind the idea that all lives are connected to each other. Like if everybody was linked together by a mysterious system. I wanted to work on a narrative and visual concept taking place in a realistic and close future. I wanted to show the fantasized life of four characters linked to each other by a virtual reality system. But it would have some sort of bug and things wouldn't go the way they were supposed to.
"If I had to sum up the concept, I would refer to a Russian doll image where each doll is endlessly nested in another."
"It's amazing how, soon, we will be able to log on a VR system and live a dream, a fantasy or change life for a moment. I developed my idea on this basis, interlinking each character to another. It's like you have to be a character of someone's video game in order to play your own game. If I had to sum up the concept, I would refer to a Russian doll image where each doll is endlessly nested in another.
"It was an ambitious film to shoot, with an intimate scene, a stunt, a specific demand on acting, casting, settings, light and frame. It's very rewarding for a director. In the end, everyone is going to understand their own story, but I hope they are going to be transported by the oneiric atmosphere emerging from it."
- Director
- Julien Lassort
- Production Company
- Solab
- Director of Photography
- Julien Meurice
- Producer
- Nicolas Tiry
- Line Producer
- Arthur Parratte
- Editor
- Manuel Coutant
- Production Assistant
- César Tresca
- Location Manager
- Gabriel Chaussende
- 1st AD
- Emmanuel Marx
- 2nd AD
- Vaiana Serre
- 1st AC
- Vincent Toubel
- 2nd AC
- Emmanuelle Benayoun
- Underwater Camera Op
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For many parents and their children, the first day of a new school year is the most stressful experience, as both parties try to get back into the swing of the early morning schedule. If you always seem to be unprepared for this annual upheaval, perhaps it is time to rethink your strategy, and here are some helpful hints to make the return to school bearable for both you and your kids.
Prepare a Shopping List
This needs to be done at least 2 weeks before school starts and should include all uniform items, such as blazers and school shirts, along with equipment like pens, pencils and erasers. To save time, locate an online supplier, which will save you the shopping trip and the chances are, the items will be cheaper when purchased online. Allow ample time for delivery and make sure that all clothing is clearly labelled before the first day back, otherwise things will get misplaced and lost.
First Day Checklist
As a follow up to the shopping list, create a checklist for that first day back to school, which should include school shirts, equipment, and anything else that is required. School bags can be prepared the night before, and with time of the essence, anything that can be sorted prior to the morning will stand you in good stead. If the checklist items have all been ticked off, there is nothing more you can do until the alarm clock sounds and everyone goes about their business.
Young Children
If it is their very first day at school, a visit to the classroom prior to the big day could make all the difference, as you have to deal with the added stress of a new experience. The unknown can cause panic and stress, but if the child has already seen their new environment, they will know what to expect and are likely to be happier about the arrangement. If you sense an air of apprehension, talk about it, and relate your own first day experiences with your child, which will help them to understand that this is something we all have to deal with.
Early to Bed
There is nothing like a tired child to make the first day at school an absolute nightmare, so make sure the children are into an early sleeping routine at least one week prior to the big day. This will not only help your children, it will also be good for you to retire a little early, as you will need all your energy for that first morning of school. Long summer breaks can play havoc with routines and you cannot expect children to pick up a hectic routine without some form of preparation.
Talking can really help, as any uneasiness is brought out into the open, and if you have more than one child going back to school, ask the older one to help their sibling deal with the realities of the first day at school.


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Google is reportedly ready to shell out $5 billion-$6 billion – evidently more like $6 billion – to buy two-year-old Groupon.
The All Things Digital blog says the bid works out to $5.3 billion down and $700 million in earnouts unless negotiations fall apart.
That's more than Google paid for any other acquisition. It only spent $3.1 billion on DoubleClick and $1.65 billion on YouTube. Naturally there's talk it's overpaying.
Groupon and its daily discounts would get Google, whose search practices are now being investigated by the European Commission for antitrust violations, into local business online advertising.
Groupon is supposed to have upwards of 12 million registered users and revenues of around $350 million a year with a run rate that Needham & Co analyst Mark May puts at $1 billion, double most estimates.
It's said to be the fastest-growing company ever and it's also supposed to be one of Google's largest advertisers, spending maybe $50 million a year with the search site. Google is assuming its popularity will last past the recession and won't be copied to death. It's also supposed to be an edge against Facebook, which has also started a deals offering.
The New York Times says Yahoo made a $2 billion bid that Groupon dismissed as too low. Enter Google with an offer of $3 billion to $4 billion that it had to raise.
At the end of September Google had $33.4 billion in the bank.
Groupon is backed by around $170 million from Moscow's Digital Sky Technologies – which also backed Facebook and Zynga – Battery Ventures, Accel Partners and New Enterprise Associates.
Groupon sends daily offers of steep 50%-90% discounts on retail goods and services to users and keeps 50% of every deal sold. The deal only kicks in when a certain number of consumers buy in.
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"But the whaleman, as he seeks the food of light, so he lives in light."
Moby-Dick, "The Lamp"
Pattern includes instructions for both the cowl and shawl versions.
A shawl and cowl inspired by the whalemen's quarters below the Pequod's deck.
The Lamp can be worked as either a cowl or shawl, with either a garter stitch edging, which is worked as part of the main panel, or a simple crochet edging, which is worked after the main panel is complete. The shawl shown has the garter stitch edging, and the cowl shown has the crochet edging.
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China snubs RP proposal for UN to mediate riftBy Michaela P. del Callar 04/18/2012
China yesterday ignored a Philippine government proposal to bring a dangerous maritime standoff over a disputed shoal to the United Nations (UN) for resolution and instead ordered a Philippine Coast Guard ship and a research vessel to leave the area, further prolonging the dangerous impasse.
Last Monday, the government proposed to bring the disputes to the UN-affiliated International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to determine which among the two nations can actually claim ownership to the Scarborough Shoal northwest of the Philippines near the South China Sea.
But on Tuesday, Chinese officials ignored the offer and instead demanded the Philippine side "to withdraw all of their vessels" from the area and "restore peace and stability there.".... MORE
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OBVIOUSLY....I'm not around.
Been up to my eyeballs in work, family and teens. So this is an official notice of my "taking a break" from blogging.
I shall return....soon.
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Filed under: Farm, fertilizer, science, tillage | Tags: diesel, farm, no-till, strip till, tillage
For many years now I have been cutting back on tillage. My reasons go back to the things I learned way back in the 1970's when I was in college. In the years of cheap fuel, the reduce tillage mantra was largely ignored. Fuel was cheep and previous practice was easy to continue. Now as fuel prices, especially for diesel fuel, increase, all farmers need to step back and consider if all of that tillage is needed. Below is an article gleaned from Purdue University.
Consider the Costs before Tilling
By Lisa Schluttenhofer, Purdue University
"Full tillage and subsequent soil loss can quickly lead to negative implications for your land's long-term productivity," Vyn said.
In the comments on this article was a comment that seemed to equate less tillage with more use of chemicals. I have found the opposite to be true. We are now using fewer chemicals to control weeds than we did before we reduced tillage. Back when fuel and chemicals were cheep we would spray a field just to keep down the weeds. Now with rising fuel prices, and the cost of chemicals that are derived from or use a lot of energy to produce, we are taking a closer look at if we really do need that extra pass. If you want to make a profit when margins are thin, you have to keep all of your costs down.
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Ikebana Mind
At the Shambala Center where my zen group meets, there is a woman who does beautiful Ikebana arrangements. I often scribble a little note to thank her for her work. The simplicity is deceiving, and since I've had a class, I can tell you that many steps are taken to create these little still frames of nature. For instance, the flower stems are to be held under water as they are trimmed. I'm not sure if this is just smart practice with any plant, or if it is tied to energy. Flowers and branches are not necessarily eliminated if they are imperfect — in fact, just like a hand knit scarf, the little flaws are a reminder that it is fine as it is — in fact, perfect. Most often beginners use a method using three main branches. These are mathematically proportional and are usually based on the measurement of the vase. They represent ten(heaven), chi (earth) and jin (man). I remember fussing with my pieces and fighting the urge to be perfect with them, and I remember the teacher saying , " this is not a battle". She had a great dry sense of humor under her stern face, and it makes me laugh to picture her. If any of you saw the show "Six Feet Under", there is a scene where the mother takes a floral arranging class. She is so uptight and it is evident in her work. The teacher there tells her to breathe, and that is exactly the advice given to me. After that, things did fare better. I learned how to snip away excess leaves and flowers according to the "less is more" style. I learned that flowers arc towards the sun (of course LOL) and sometimes you bend a branch carefully to help give it shape. There are even ways to create grids out of cut stem pieces that are inserted into the tops of vases to help keep the stems in their upright positions. And this is just the simple overview. There are many schools of Ikebana and some even incorporate found objects in a very modern style. I was lucky enough to see some great work at the Philadelphia Flower Show this year. If any of you have done some Ikebana arrangements, please post some photos.


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Highlights of 2012
Monday, 31 December 2012 by shak1877
As the year draws to an end I would like to take a moment to pause, reflect and give thanks to God and everyone who has supported this site…
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Saturday, 27 October 2012 by shak1877
It is always an honour to be recognized by one's peers! Many thanks to LexFlNatural for nominating Shakara Natural Tips for the Versatile Blogger Award. Wow!!! What a surprise. I am truly humbled and view this as an honour to be recommended by such an admirable blogger.
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is there a moment in your life that you are CRAVING for some food, for no reason????? at that moment, you are not thinking about the damn calories anymore, but only that food that makes your appetite calms down…..Today I was craving for cheese, maybe I haven't had dairy for quite a while!
so I made some pure cheese cookies:
with PURE CHEEEEEESE (hey say cheese here :-D)
Ingredient: 1 CUP of 6 Cheese Italian ( or any strong flavor cheese you 'd like to satisfy your tastebuds)
1 Cup flour; 1/4 cup of flaxseed. and that's it.
add soymilk till it become cookie dough texture ( I add about 1/2 cup of soymilk).
spray the pan with oil. (ooooops, too much!), and gently press the cheese dough. Send them to the oven, 350 degree for about 20 minutes, till they looks like this:
you really need to watch out – don't want to get burned cheese cookies :).
Surprisingly, I didn't put any baking soda in it. the texture comes out like this:
like bread, very fluffy and airy, with a really cheesy smell! haha
alright – now fun time!
I got an award from a super sweet girl Jessie . Thank you for giving the time of telling some lies guilt-less! haha
Tell up to six outrageous lies about yourself, and one outrageous truth.
alright , here we go:
1. I am a night owl. I stay up REALLY late….
2. I can ate the whole jar of almond butter in one day.
3. I take good care of my car – no dent at all!! I am a great driver!
4. I call my parents ( they are in China), once a week.
5. I don't like talking while I am having dinner.
6. I had never blogged before.
7. I updates my status on facebook every day!
– so which one is true??!! hahaahahha have fun guessing, my dear blogger frieds!
i will make the nomination in the next post:)


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In the office, PC usage has changed from data entry and word processing to e-Commerce, online collaboration, and an ever-increasing need for continual security and virus protection.
In the home, interests have shifted from low-bandwidth photos and Internet surfing to downloading and viewing high-definition videos, as well as advanced photo and video editing.
Intel's new 45nm manufacturing technology, with hafniuminfused Hi-k transistors, enables even more processor performance by doubling the transistor density, improving efficiency and speed relative to the previous generation, and increasing cache size by up to 50 percent.
These new Intel Core 2 Duo processors deliver more performance without using more energy.
Built on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, the Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processor delivers revolutionary dual-core performance and breakthrough processor energy efficiency.
With Intel® Wide Dynamic Execution, Intel® Smart Memory Access, Intel® Advanced Smart Cache, and Intel® Digital Media Boost, this new processor is designed to do more in less time.
Additional features,which support enhanced security, virtualization, and 64-bit computing, make the Intel Core 2 Duo the most impressive processor developed for an increasingly multimedia-centered, high-definition world.
Energy Efficiency
Design changes in the Intel Core 2 Duo processors that improve performance also increase processor energy efficiency by operating at lower frequencies that require less power to run.
Intel® Intelligent Power Capability, a feature that optimizes energy usage of the processor cores, turns on computing functions only when needed. These more energyefficient processors support smaller, more capable, and quieter desktop PCs to conserve critical power resources.
Better Acoustics
Intel® Core™2 Duo processors are equipped with a Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) that enables efficient processor and platform thermal control.
Thermal sensors located within the processor measure the maximum temperature on the die at any given time. Intel® Quiet System Technology, included in the Intel® Express Chipset families1, uses the DTS to regulate the system and processor fan speeds.
The acoustic benefit of temperature monitoring is that system fans spin only as fast as needed to cool the system, and slower spinning fans generate less noise.
Core 2 Duo
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- Dual coreUp to 3.33 GHz
- Up to 6 MB L2 cache
- Up to 1333 MHz FSB
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Enjoy Life's Allergy Friendly Dairy-Free Rice Milk Chocolate Bar
If you are looking for a dairy-free chocolate bar, then I have an outstanding product that I can wholeheartedly recommend - Enjoy Life's boom Choco boom dairy-free rice milk chocolate bar. This delicious chocolate bar is made in a dedicated nut and gluten free facility and is free of dairy, soy, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts. In fact, Enjoy Life's chocolate is free of the eight most common allergens. Enjoy Life's boom Choco boom chocolate bar is also vegan. This rice milk chocolate bar is so terrific that it tastes just like a traditional milk chocolate bar. I am honestly not sure I would be able to tell the difference between Enjoy Life's boom Choco boom dairy-free rice milk bar and a Hershey's milk chocolate bar. So if you are looking for an allergen free chocolate bar, give Enjoy Life's boom Choco boom dairy-free rice milk bar a chance. Enjoy Life also offers a dark chocolate bar and a rice milk crunch bar. This chocolate bar will satisfy even the strongest chocolate craving. To see what stores carry this delictable chocolate, please check with Enjoy Life.
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Yay today I scored the leather trousers from the H&M DRAGONTATTOO collection by Trish Summerville!!
Check out the entire collection online: http://www.hm.com/nl/dragon-tattoo
Can't wait to put together my first outfit with it!
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No, I have the idea that they run big, normally I have a 38 so I bought these in size 38 but after wearing it 1 time it seams to stretch out. So I should have bought a size 36...ReplyDelete
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Hey, you...
Hey, you. I never heard from you again. The thirty-something, somewhat emotionally mature, non-drama side of me has already accepted the fact that, poof!, just like that you were gone. That side of me has started to realise that there's no point hanging on to something that could have been but never was. That side of me has started to move on.
But hey, I must admit that I still do think about you. Once in awhile, I'll come across some place, some song, some food, something, that would bring back a memory of you and me. I find it a bit weird because you and I never really got past the more than friends, less than lovers stage. And yet, there fragments from the three months we shared come back to mind every now and then.
On Monday nights that I go to the gym in the city, I wonder if I would bump into you at the train station. When the train starts to leave your station, I find myself craning my neck to see if you were one of the passengers that got off that crowded station.
Earlier, I was queueing for registration to Pump class when this song by Echosmith started playing. That song, Cool Kids, will always be a song attached to you. I still remember why. It was a Saturday night. You just came from your rowing session. I spent the afternoon doing my own thing. We were going out for a nice dinner in a part of the city we rarely visit. You were in the shower. I was on the bed, reading the news on my phone or something. Suddenly, this song started playing on the MTV channel. You started singing. You step out of the shower, smelling of whatever shower gel it was that I brought. Your hair wet, beads of water on your shoulder, your bare chest. You're surprised that I do not know the song. I remind you that you and I have an eight year difference. I found it exceptionally cute how you weren't shy at all to sing along with the song, while you got dressed for our date.
Those were the good times. Tonight, for a brief moment, I was reminded of that.
I still don't know what happened to you, to us, to what could have been us. Maybe I'll never find out. Maybe I'm not meant to find out. Sometimes, I wonder if something bad happened to you. Touch wood, of course. Sometimes, there's a part of me wishing that your ghost would visit me in my sleep just to tell me you're alright.
I'm okay. I sometimes think I almost fell in love with you. I am glad that what happened happened before I fell for you completely. Otherwise, it would have been a lot more difficult.
I checked your Instagram account tonight. No new post. Your last post was a dessert plate from the Christmas lunch we had. I came across the words written under your name.
"We say hi, we say bye, like we have never met." Maybe I should've seen this as a sign? I dunno.
I'm moving on. It's just that once in awhile, I like to remember the good times we had.
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Use only the tender white stalks showing no discolouration. The inside stalks are preferable.
Wash and leave tips of leaves on stalks or remove leaves from coarser stalks. Crisp in ide water. Dry on paper towels before stuffing.
Use a pastry tube or a knife to fill grooves with processed cheese spread.
Garnish with chopped parsley, green pepper, chives, pimiento, or a dash of paprika. Chill before serving.


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18 Amazing Simple Deck Decorating Ideas That Will Add Ellegance to Your Home
For anyone who wants to preform the simple outdoor atmosphere for decking, this post must be suitable for it. On this article below you will easily find the simple deck decorating ideas. However to find the suit one, you need to assess properly your existing space. The word simple must be easy as usual, but if you can't assess the existing condition, it will be weird at the end. So the assessment of your current deck will be important. The second thing is about the budget that you provide. Usually the simple is the less cost you need, but somehow your taste will also take a role in order to determine your budget. Another important thing is the material that you will use to implement a simple deck decorating ideas. Along with the ideas, we also proudly bring to you a valuable content to enlarge your reference in order to make amazing decoration for your deck.
Simple Deck Decorating Ideas
When Mother Nature begins to warm, thoughts of outdoor entertaining, including B-B-Qs, poolside parties, lunch (or brunch) on the patio, tend to get us thinking of decorating ideas, specifically deck or patio decorating ideas. Decorating doesn't have to be an expensive endeavor to spruce up an outdoor patio; a few simple changes can do the trick without breaking the bank.
With a plethora of decorating magazines on the stands, interior/exterior decorating websites and design blogs, it's easy to want more than what the budget will allow. So it is always a good idea, as you formulate decorating ideas for a patio, to determine what your budget can afford.
As you assess the outdoor area in need of a makeover create a list of things that need attention. For example, is the patio furniture looking a bit tattered? Are decorative plants healthy and thriving? What patio decor items could be added or replaced? Maybe a coat of fresh paint to outside walls or a trellis with climbing vines to make an unattractive area more appealing.
Reviewing visual resources such as garden and patio magazines and interior design websites can help generate ideas; use photos to assemble a theme or style suited to your desired effect.
If you, a friend or a family member, have a talent for crafty work, do-it-yourself (DYI) instructions are readily available for almost every type of patio, or deck, decorating project such as an in-ground pond or water fountain, a stone path or a mosaic tile table top. The options are endless. It helps to have a general plan before you begin to keep the entire project manageable.
Here, then, are ten simple and affordable patio decorating ideas to freshen or change an outdoor entertaining area:
1) Repaint or refinish outdoor furniture; consider a new color for a big change.
2) Hand painted canvas cushion pillow covers for outdoor furniture; use colors and designs to match or complement a theme.
3) Place larger potted plants of various sizes placed in unusual containers around the perimeter of patio area. Search out chipped pottery pieces at garden stores for marked down prices; a chip or two can be easily hidden or camouflaged.
4) Group furniture together creating one or more cozy/intimate spaces.
5) Consider making or purchasing a hand painted canvas rug; these are great for outdoor patios or decks and many artists will offer a wide choice of different designs with custom color options.
6) Add decorative lighting using unusual items; add garden lanterns or string twinkle lights around a tree or under the eaves of a garden umbrella.
7) Hand paint small to medium tera cota planters; transplant smaller flowers, herbs or leafy plants and use as table decorations.
8) Make or purchase tablecloths; oilcloth is a great choice for casual outdoor tables, providing easy maintenance and available in a variety of colors and designs.
9) Wall art adds a designer touch to a patio and can be anything, from sculpture, to driftwood, to hand painted canvas wall decor. Use larger pieces on expansive outdoor wall areas or hang in smaller groups of three.
10) Statues, waterfalls, ponds all add an interesting focal point to a patio. Their size should be in balance with the size of patio or entertaining area. Look for an unique piece or create your own.
Generating and planning patio decorating can be a fun, creative process. New patio decor can be an extension of the interior of your home or something uniquely different creating an oasis for you, your family and your invited guests. Break down each aspect of patio decorating ideas into small steps so as not to overwhelm yourself. Then get ready to plan the party!
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United Nation's Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon's recent visit to the Gaza Strip, and his expression of bewilderment and outrage at the peril of those blockaded within the small territory begs the question; what sort of Gaza would Israel find acceptable?
Military strikes against Gaza and its cross border tunnels, on which the Gazan economy has become dependent, have been renewed in recent weeks. Many children in Gaza suffer from malnourishment, which is known to cause stunted growth as well as stunted brain development. Combine this with the fact that many of the same children have no access to a remotely proper education and one has a recipe for the creation of a new generation of violent extremists; the central argument proponents of the blockade will put forth to begin with. However, we have all heard the statistics and arguments before and a few questions need to be raised about the dire nature of the situation. Only the future remains in question.
The fresh incursions into Gaza have also been reported to be in retaliation for new rocket attacks from Gaza. Today Israeli Army Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi addressed the Knesset Security and Foreign Affairs Committee, and expressed the opinion that Hamas is not likely to be behind recent rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, as "Hamas was more interested in maintaining its rule over Gaza than escalating violence with Israel, since it would cause the collapse of the state of appeasement in Gaza and risk shuffling the deck in the Strip,". However Ashkenazi eluded logic when he went on to assert that Hamas could do more to put an end to the attacks, using this as a justification for continued attacks on Hamas positions in Gaza, although he himself just spoke to dismiss assumptions that Hamas militants were the perpetrators of the attacks which incited Israeli military responses. This seems to mean that the Israeli method of encouraging the de facto powers in Gaza to control extremist activity would be bombing the facilities of the de facto powers which could aid the process of controlling delinquent militants.
In her recent address to the annual Policy Conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Israel to make difficult decisions in moving forward in the peace process, and indeed pointed out that the Gaza situation is unsustainable for Israelis or Palestinians. Unfortunately the Secretary did not provide any sort of details as to what a future Gaza might look like, nor did Prime Minister Netanyahu provide any details of what an acceptable Gaza would be to his government.
So the international community must pose this question to Israel; what kind of Gaza would be acceptable to you? The answer is long overdue.


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Theramens continued: "And further, when Antiphon, who during the war supplied from his own means two fast-sailing triremes, was put to death by us (alla mên kai Antiphôntos huph' hêmôn apollumenou, hos en tô̢ polemô̢ duo triêreis eu pleousas pareicheto), I knew (êpistamên) that all those who had been zealous in the state's cause (hoti kai hoi prothumoi tê̢ polei gegenêmenoi pantes) would look upon us with suspicion (hupoptôs hêmin hexoien). I objected, also, when (anteipon de kai hote) they said that each of us must seize one of the resident aliens (hote tôn metoikôn hena hekaston labein ephasan chrênai); for it was entirely clear (eudêlon gar ên) that if these men were put to death (hoti toutôn apolomenôn), the whole body of such aliens would become enemies of the government (kai hoi metoikoi hapantes polemioi tê̢ politeia̢ esointo)." (II.iii.40)
The argument Theramenes uses against Critias and the rest of the Thirty concerning their action against the resident aliens in his defence speech is very different from the one he used when the Thirty approached him concerning it.
On the former occasion he is quoted as saying: "But it is not honourable, as it seems to me (All' ou dokei moi kalon einai), for people who style themselves the best citizens (phaskontas beltistous einai) to commit acts of greater injustice than the informers used to do (adikôtera tôn sukophantôn poiein). For they (ekeinoi men gar) allowed those from whom they got money, to live (par' hôn chrêmata lambanoien zên eiôn); but shall we, in order to get money, put to death men who are guilty of no wrong-doing (hêmeis apoktenoumen mêden adikountas, hina chrêmata lambanômen;)? Are not such acts altogether more unjust than theirs were (pôs ou tauta tô̢ panti ekeinôn adikôtera;)?" (II.iii. 22)
In his defence speech he argued on the grounds of the impact such action would have on 'the whole body of resident aliens'. Presumably, the resident aliens played an important part in the economy of Athens, and the action the Thirty had undertaken against the thirty richest resident aliens already proved to have detrimental impact on the other aliens, less rich, but industrious. That's why he could say in his defence: 'it was entirely clear (eudêlon gar ên) that if these men were put to death, the whole body of such aliens would become enemies of the government.'
This appears to suggest that the execution of the thirty richest resident aliens and confiscation of their property was seen by the majority of Athenian citizens with satisfaction and approval. It is in this light, I believe, that the law concerning the resident aliens in Plato's Laws ought to be understood: 'If an alien acquires property in excess (ean tô̢ xenôn ousia pleiôn gignêtai) of the limit allowed the third property-class (tou tritou megethei timêmatos), then within thirty days of this event he must pack up and be off (hê̢ an hêmera̢ touto gignêtai, triakonta hêmerôn apo tautês tês hêmeras labôn apitô ta heautou), without any right to ask the authorities to extend his stay (kai mêdemia tês monês paraitêsis eti toutô̢ par' archontôn gignesthô). And if someone disobeys (ean de tis apeithôn) these regulations (toutois) and is taken to court (eisachtheis eis dikastêrion) and convicted (ophlê̢), he must be punished by death (thanatô̢ te zêmiousthô) and his property confiscated by the state (kai ta chrêmata autou genesthô dêmosia).' (915b5-c4, tr. Trevor J. Saunders)


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Location: Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, ENG
The drinking fountain in the Market Place at Dalton-in Furness was erected in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee. It was designated a Grade II historic building on 6 May 1976 and was restored in the 1980s.
Drinking fountain number 8 from Walter Macfarlane & Co.'s catalogue was manufactured at the Saracen Foundry at Possilpark in Glasgow. The structure is 9 feet 6 inches high and consists of four columns, from the capitals of which consoles with griffin terminals unite with arches formed of decorated mouldings.
Rope moulded cartouches contained within the north and south lunettes host the image of a crane; the west contains a dedication: Erected / In / Commemoration Of / Her Majesty's / Diamond Jubilee / 1897 and above, the useful monition, Keep The Pavement Dry. Civic virtues such as temperance were often extolled in inscriptions on drinking fountains. A left facing bust of Queen Victoria is on the eastern cartouche. The structure is surmounted by an open filigree dome, the finial being a crown with a pattée cross. Originally the terminal hosted a gas lamp above the crown.
Under the canopy stands the font (design number 7) 5 foot 8 inches high. The basin which has a scalloped edge and decorative relief is supported by a single decorative pedestal with four pilasters and four descending salamanders, a symbol of courage and bravery. A central urn with four consoles offer drinking cups suspended by chains. The terminal is a crane. These items are missing from the current structure.
Symbolism was popular in Victorian times. Griffins are symbolic of guardians of priceless possessions, salamanders display bravery and courage that cannot be extinguished by fire, and cranes are recognized as a symbol of vigilance.
- Capital: The top of a column that supports the load bearing down on it
- Cartouche, a structure or figure, often in the shape of an oval shield or oblong scroll, used as an architectural or graphic ornament or to bear a design or inscription
- Console: a decorative bracket support element
- Filigree, fine ornamental work
- Finial, a sculptured ornament fixed to the top of a peak, arch, gable or similar structure
- Fret, running or repeated ornament
- Griffin, winged lion denotes vigilance and strength, guards treasure and priceless possessions
- Lunette, the half-moon shaped space framed by an arch, often containing a window or painting
- Pattée cross, a cross with arms that narrow at the centre and flare out at the perimeter
- Pedestal, an architectural support for a column or statue
- Pilaster, a column form that is only ornamental and not supporting a structure
- Plinth, flat base usually projecting, upon which a pedestal, wall or column rests
- Terminal, statue or ornament that stands on a pedestal


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El Sazon Oaxaqueño is located in a mini-strip mall next to a laundromat. I am thinking since The Mayor and I are without laundry facilities we might get out and do our laundry more often if we come here. I can hear the conversation now:
"We really need to wash some clothes."
"Nah. Not today."
"I'll grab the laundry!"
Number Tres on Patrick Kuh's list of the Top 25 Mexican Restaurants in LA, this little restaurant is different than the ones that have come before. Namely, the food comes from the region of Oaxaca, which means you get to experience the great regional export: mole.
El Sazon features two types of mole on their menu: an amarillo mole, which is served in a large bowl like soup, with huge hunks of roast beef bathing in golden goodness. The other is the infamous mole negro -- black mole -- which is rich and thick and tastes of dark chiles, chocolate, raisins and spices. I have no idea what really goes into it -- all I know is that we ordered a bowl of it on the side and dipped fresh tortillas into it, sopping up every last drop. Normally, they serve the mole negro with pollo, but you know The Mayor and pollo don't mix so...
I went with the Amarillo Mole con Res and The Mayor ordered Enfrijoladas con Chorizo, which were corn tortillas soaked in a black bean sauce, rolled up on a plate, covered in more sauce, and topped with queso fresco and little balls of chorizo sausage.
Both plates were absolutely lovely. Neither was the spicy-hot Mexican food that we are used to, nor was it the greasy, cheesy, heavy type we often get (which I am a big fan of -- The Mayor, not so much). Oaxacan food is a different taste altogether. It's flavorful and rich but doesn't feel heavy.
El Sazon is also a bakery and while we were dining we saw many people come in just to buy an assortment for breads... I couldn't tell you what all of the different breads were, but they were beautiful and must be really good since the demand was so high. Since we are now completely without kitchen, I think it's a good time to start sampling these breads, one by one. I want to start with the loaf that had little chicken drumstick shapes baked onto the top.
My only wish for El Sazon is that they had more beef on the offer... the dishes are pollo heavy, so it's hard for The Mayor to get a good set of choices. But, truth be told, I think we'll be happy just ordering another bowl of mole negro, then sidling up to the bread bar to pick out a fresh roll and dunk ourselves silly while watching our laundry spin.
Our bill came to under twenty bucks, which included our two requisite Jamaicas.
El Sazon Oaxaqueño
12131 Washington Place
Culver City, CA
(310) 391-4721


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So my first week, even though it was 3 days, is now in the books with the Panthers. I got a lot of assignment today, FINALLY!!!
The first thing I am doing is one of the most important press releases all year. Most press releases take about 10 minutes for me to write, but this one will take a week. It is the release announcing our schedule for the upcoming season. It takes forever because the schedule is changed a bit other the course of the next week. For example, we had a game moved a few days because of a schedule conflict with what I assume to be a concert. But also, we need to break down the schedule on the release, announce meaningful games, like Todd Bertuzzi's return to Vancouver. Also it is our first chance to announce ticket packages. We have a ton of Saturday night home games so I'm sure our sales department will give me a Saturday ticket package to announce. Expect the announcement by the end of next week.
I also began working on our Pre-season Media Guide, not to be confused with the real Media Guide for the season. This guide is just an outlook at the players and the year to come. It's simple, but tedious work because it is a lot of updating stats. Adding this past season's total onto career numbers, adding them together, seeing what records where broken, etc. This isn't due for over a month now but I'm happy that I'm soo far into it already. Obviously, there will be players that we sign or potentially do not sign that will be added or subtracted before rookie camp begins Sept. 6.
Also, I got assigned 4 stories to write for our publications. One story is a Q&A with the newest star Panther Todd Burtuzzi. I'm very excited for this one because Todd will be the first player I get to sit down and get to know. I am either going to talk to him Tuesday or Thursday. He is coming to town this week along with the other ex-Canucks Bryan Allen and Alex Auld. The three will be attending a Panthers Summer Camp at Incredible Ice and participating in the Panthers Cook Out at the Bank Atlantic Center on Thursday. I of course will be there escort in some respects. But again, I'm very excited to speak with him. Today I did some background research so I have great questions to ask him.
The other three stories are on 3 other players that we signed this offseason. One is on Ruslav Salei, the defensemen we signed from Anaheim. The other 2 are a combined story as we signed two players from Finland, where our capitan Olli Yokinen is from. So I am going to write a story on both these new players and their Finnish connection.
I actually get tomorrow off, unless we sign someone which is unlikely. Sunday is another Cats BBQ so I will attend that but it shouldn't be anything too exstensive. I will chime in again next week!!


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Sunderland chief executive Margaret Byrne has resigned after it emerged she knew convicted child-sex offender Adam Johnson had kissed and sent explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl.
Byrne, who has been in Portugal for the last week, has come under intense pressure because Sunderland continued to play Johnson for almost a year despite knowing about his actions and the Daily Mail understands she would have been sacked had she not offered to stand down first.
It emerged during Johnson's trial in Bradford that Byrne had a copy of police interview transcripts in which he confessed to kissing and grooming the teenager.
Byrne also had a copy of the 834 WhatsApp messages they exchanged, including Johnson saying he wanted to 'get her jeans off' in the back of his Ranger Rover.
The former Sunderland and England winger was last week convicted of sexual activity with a child and now faces up to 10 years in prison.
Ms Byrne said in a statement: "Contrary to what has been suggested, I did not understand that Mr Johnson intended to change his plea at trial or at all.
"I was astounded when he did plead guilty.
"I accept that Mr Johnson should not have been permitted to play again, irrespective of what he was going to plead.
"It was a serious error of judgement and I accept full responsibility for this."
A Sunderland statement read: "The Board of Sunderland AFC has today accepted the resignation of Margaret Byrne.
"Margaret, in her role as CEO, was responsible for the running of the club. She was also accountable for the actions taken by the club in relation to Mr. Johnson.
"Sunderland AFC acknowledges that Margaret's intentions have always been to act in the best interests of the club, however it has become clear through our own internal investigations that in this instance decisions have been taken by Margaret in error.
"Whilst swift and decisive action was taken to terminate Mr Johnson's employment upon his guilty plea, decisions taken prior to this, including the decision not to suspend him for a second time pending the outcome of the trial, were wrong.
"In light of what has been acknowledged by Margaret as a serious error of judgement on her part, we have undertaken a full review of the club's decision-making processes to ensure that there can be no such mistakes in the future.
"Throughout this deeply regretful situation, we recognise that one devoted young fan and her family have been very badly let down, first and foremost by Mr Johnson and his despicable actions, but also by the club they support. We are so very sorry for this.
"Mr Johnson lied to the club; he also lied to our fans and they have every right to feel aggrieved by this. Lessons have been learned and we hope that the club and its fans can move forward from this together."
It also emerged during the trial that Byrne did not inform manager Sam Allardyce about Johnson's admissions.
Allardyce was appointed in October and was told by the club that Johnson intended to protest his innocence, hence he continued to play him right up until February 6. The footballer earned £3million during this time.
However, Johnson pleaded guilty to kissing and grooming the girl on February 10 and was sacked by Sunderland the following day.
Allardyce said after the trial he did not know of the documents Byrne had in her possession.
Byrne had come under increasing pressure to hand in her resignation after Johnson's conviction last week.
Shadow sports minister Clive Efford said on Sunday: 'Sunderland have got some questions to answer.
"In employment law you don't have to have beyond any shadow of a doubt, you can take reasonable action.
"If there were concerns, they should have held up the suspension (he was suspended on March 2 for two weeks after his initial arrest) and not reinstated him.
"I think it's quite clear, in terms of safeguarding young children, I would say the club had no choice but to act and not restore him to the team.
"Sunderland were in possession of enough evidence to seriously question whether they were being told the truth.
"Their judgement, at best, is left wanting here. They should be giving clear answers to this to draw a line under this."