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Travel Photography in Vietnam
Readers of my facebook page will be well aware that last month, Laura and I were travelling around Vietnam. The purpose of the trip wasn't travel photography in Vietnam, but to explore and meet people from this fabulous country, eat some nice food, and drink some good cocktails. That is exactly what we did and along the way I tried to capture the spirit and essence of the country as best as I could through the viewfinder 🙂
I took along my Fuji XPro 1, and despite meeting the concrete from a decent height on two occasions, it performed admirably, and I thoroughly enjoyed not lugging around a large SLR and a selection of heavy lenses! Laura carried the Fuji x20 and I hope to blog some of her images soon, as I've had many requests for further images with this little camera since my review a few weeks ago.
Vietnam is a country featuring a multitude of very different landscapes and ways of living, making it a photographer's dream in terms of capturing varied images within one trip. However each area had its own set of challenges when it came to shooting. We started our trip in the capital, Hanoi. It is the definition of 'hustle and bustle', with street sellers galore, and more scooters than you can imagine. Interesting photo opportunities are in abundance but the difficulty then lies in finding a 'clean' shot, some early morning starts were definitely required here! Conversely, the idyllic hill town of Bac Ha, which we reached via an interesting overnight train has a more simple way of life – buffalo's are used to plough the fields, and double up as commuter vehicles for the kids! Here, we were challenged by the weather as thick mist often covered the beautiful landscape. However the times when it lifted slightly added an extra layer of 'rustic charm' to the images captured. From here we hopped on a junk around the karst islands of Halong Bay, seeing some spectacular landscapes, before flying to the more commercialised Hoi An, which still manages to retains its charm and was one of our favourite places. A quick stop over in the westernised and modern Ho Chi Minh (formally Saigon), before a rain filled visit to the waterways and floating markets of the Mekong Delta. Finally we chilled out on the beaches around the stunning island of Phu Quoc – enjoying warm waters, sun and a few beers!
From the bustling cities, to the colourful hill tribes, we enjoyed; green tea with builders, crazy scooter rides, lost wedding rings (mine!), flying fish, pigs on bus roofs, frogs legs, beautiful sunrises and lots more. We visited as much of Vietnam as possible and had an amazing time. We met lots of lovely locals and equally lovely fellow travellers, I can highly recommend a visit to this happy, colourful, friendly, interesting and lively place!
The common thread throughout the trip was the interaction between the locals, strong family bonds and close knit communities, working and socialising together. As I take a similar approach to my travel photography as that for my wedding photography, focussing on the people and telling a story with my images was my photographic aim. I took a fair few shots during the trip, and have narrowed it down to my favourite 50 that represent the country and its people…
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Superb work Adam… do I sense a move to travel photography. Certainly feels and looks like you enjoyed this trip. Stunning work.
You got some exceptional images here Adam. Too many to mention but a couple that stand out for me are the guy looking out of the barge window, the girls in the handcart and the farmer walking along with the jungle as a backdrop. Loos like the Fuji worked really well, nice and sharp and great colour.
Lovely work adam, some nice portraits and some nice street/travel photography images. I like the mood of the images. 4th image down is a cracking portrait!
In a word: wow. Up your game Mark Carey. There's a new kid in town.. 😉
Amazing images Adam, a real sense of being there in the moment, lovely tones, colour and contrast
Some v nice images here Adam – nice to have the opportunity to do such stuff – Im sure it helps all other aspects of your photography.
Absolutely stunning collection of images Adam. The tones and colours are beautiful, especially love them in the fishing shots. The portrait of the old chap at the sewing machine is great.
You are too good at this Adam. Love them all. Beautiful colours.
I've been looking forward to seeing these Adam and I'm honestly blown away. So many stunning shots of Vietnam and its people. Hard to choose favourites but the shots of the man walking with the jungle backdrop and the sewing machine are powerful. And the water / reeds picture is beautiful. *sigh
Wowsers trousers, they are breathtaking. I love the face peeping out of the barge, the girl in the cart, the newspapers one, the man walking in the jungle. All of them basically. I could look at them over and over again!
Oh my goodness, Adam. An incredible collection of images.
I'm bookmarking this to enjoy in more detail with a cup of tea this evening.
Mate, this is such a beautiful collection of images – so much life and emotion in each frame. Love the portrait of the guy holding the bird with one shoe. Fantastic photography dude.
Absolutely superb selection, Adam, well done! I really enjoyed the split compositions and the variety framing devices you've used, truly great work.
Did you manage to find you wedding ring?
Beautiful work Adam – a real sensitivity in your shooting. The smoking old lady is a masterpiece and overall its a really strong collection. Well done mate.
I echo all the sentiments above, outstanding pictures. Just shows what that sensor and lenses are capable of in the right hands!
Great set of images Adam, lovely work!
Outstanding photography Adam, beautiful images.
Cracking set of shots, Adam. Great colours, tones, B&Ws and some fantastic portraits. Nice one!
Really love the shots. Thank you for showing them! x
Stunning stuff mate.
AMAZING mate. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!!!!!
Thanks for share
Beautiful images. I think you could easily include travel photography in your repertoire. I really enjoyed them. Pinned a couple as well. 🙂
I'm late catching up and reviewing these photographs Adam. The superlatives have all been used up. Just bloody brilliant.
Stunning collection of shots Adam, so many favourites!
Bloody. Hell.
These are so, so good. I'm just going to give up I think.
Adam, these are INCREDIBLE. Awesome documentary work. Hugely inspired my friend. If I could have taken just ONE of these I would be a very happy man indeed.
Fantastic shots Adam. You're really captured the spirit of the place. What lenses did you take?
I still can't make up my mind if I should take the X-Pro1 & X-E1 or the X-Pro1 & X100 when I go to the Philippines next month. Maybe all three, but there's always the chance I'll come back without any of them!
Anyway, very inspiring stuff from a beautiful country…it's on my bucket list.
Adam, these are really special. What a talent you are 🙂
Absolutely stunning shots, thank you 🙂
I've really been considering getting into the Fuji X-series and had kinda settled on the x100s for the supposed better AF, but these X-Pro1 pics look really sharp with great colors! Could I ask if you had any issues with auto focus?
The man walking up the road with the mass of trees is one of the coolest photos I've ever seen!
May I ask what sort of post processing you've used? They don't look like out of the camera B&W jpgs
Hi Adam,
I absolutely love this set.
Great examples of travel photojournalism.
I must have been in Nepal when you were in Vietnam. We should have Hi5'd each other. 🙂
Hope to see you soon mate.
Hi Adam,
came here from fujirumors.com, and I really, really like these pictures!
Keep up the good work,
I really enjoyed seeing these. The girls in the cart seem like an optimistic analogue to the famous "napalm girl" photo from 1972. Did you have this image in mind or did it just turn out this way? It made me smile and think about how the passage of time changes the human landscape. I might be shooting a film in VN next year, and it will take me through the country, almost always outside. How much weatherproofing should I consider and how accessible is power for recharging batteries in the countryside?
Great work. I am travelling Asia from Sept – May and am looking forward to posting my blogs. Your images make me very excited for the trip. Although I was thinking about getting a compact I think I will be lugging around my 5dmk2 and a few lenses. 🙁 Can't afford the Fuji at the mo!
How ironic that I received this. I am the founder of Ride of the Brotherhood, We are Veterans mc riders and supporters, establishing an 501C3, to assist Veterans organizations, families and charities. Our first project is The RIDE. Ten Vietnam Combat Vets return to Vietnam and ride throughout North and South visiting sites where they served. Upon return we plan on a Welcome Home Celebrity Concert for all Vets but the Spot like will be on the Vietnam Vet, the Welcome Home they never received. The date for this is March 2015, 50years from the date the first combat troops landed in S. Vietnam. We are hoping to create a documentary which would high lite each of the 10 Vets talking about then and now and to show other Vets and everyone else what you have, the beauty and culture and the past is the past. This will be finance through sponsors and donations with ALL unspent funds and continue funds going to the Veterans organizations and charities. I would enjoy talking with you and sure it would be very informative. Your photos have increased the participation on making this trip. Thank you
I love those pics, so many memories, sapa girls are so unique with the lovely colors.
What a great set of images!
Really well done.
Just stumbled across your images Adam, really stunning work. We leave in 9 days for vietnam hence the googling!
Thanks Adam, we are currently on an around the world trip and Vietnam is our next stop (we're in Cambodia now). I've been researching places to shoot and really enjoyed your Vietnam portfolio.
Great pictures! What a nice compositions and great moments! I hope to see the tribes myself in the mountains. I am myself traveling to Vietnam in less than two weeks. Which lenses did you use? I have myself a X-T1 and still can't decide which lenses should I take (have 18-55, 35 and 55-200)… Maybe it is better to buy sth wider? Would be grateful for every help 🙂 Cheers
awesome images…great pics with wonderful tones and composition…came across your page looking for another photographer I met when I lived in Saigon..just moved to Ha Noi from Australia..great to be back in this fantastic country,I love seeing other Photographers work and yours are great man..well done !
Absolutely love these photos – the colours are so vibrant. feel a bit nostalgic for travelling having seeing these.
I only just discovered your blog and website and I'm admiring your superb images Adam. And I got the surprise of my life when I saw your photograph of the old gentleman standing in the entrance next to the yellow wall which, I am guessing, is in Hoi An – because that's where I photographed the same old gentleman, standing by a tree at the riverside in the old town, dressed in his traditional loose white clothing, watching the world go by. If you have the time, please check out my Vietnam blog here: http://digital-trekker.blogspot.com.au
It's still a work in progress. I shall be following your website regularly from now on. Your images speak volumes about this beautiful, amazing country.
I'm planning a visit to Vietnam and tend to prefer dramatic scenery shots bit this is a really nice collection of portraits, vignettes and cameos. What a great collection to have. The Fuji does a good job. I use a Canon G12 and do post-processing but you have really captured the feel of the place. This will influence my shots. Well done.
Adam, I happened on your site while searching for "Photography in Vietnam". Thank you for sharing your work. Today is August 9, 2015 and I am currently in Siem Reap Cambodia. In 3 days I will arrive in Saigon (Ho Chi Min City) for the first time. Thank you for the sampling of what's to come, I really like your style.
Adam this work is an inspiration! Last couple of years I've curtailed my creative holiday photography as I've thought the idea of dragging my D4 around like a ball and chain around my ankle. I should really get on this again… Any thoughts on compacts/mirrorless options that are new for 2015? Many thanks.
Your photos of Vietnam's landscapes are so amazing. What year did you take a photo?
Superb set of images! Really captured the ambience and feeling of the place without interfering! Lovely pictures
Very nice pictures! I just googled for travel photography in Vietnam and came across your post.
My plan is to take my X-T1 with 18 & 35mm with me – so nearly the same setup as you did. Now I'm really looking forward it 🙂
Exquisite images, you really got the best out of the Fuji cameras.
These pictures brought out smile on my face, brilliant work and so many stories. I am intrigued to go to Vietnam now!
Thanks for your outstanding work


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There are some of us who'll be lamenting the fact that we have to work next week when others around us are ringing in the New Year.
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As so many people demand more information about kitchen cabinet brand, today I will give you the latest cabinet products; I just get several information from lowes store online. Better kitchen is not about brand and quality, it's about appearance and comfort, I'm sure you need better appearance while cooking something, with better mood you will be able to create delicious food or dish. Kitchen cabinet will be the right thing to be applied on your kitchen in order to increase kitchen appearance, with different type and brands, I'm sure you really need to find the right kitchen cabinet.
Moreover, for the house design and home plans with cost to build, you have to adjust the style with the available budget allocation. If the house large, you can apply the contemporary style but if you prefer to have small house, the modern and minimalist style is appropriate. Do not forget also to choose schemes that can increase the feeling of comfort in the house. It can drive you to the best sensation during the time of stay.
You have to feed your dogs in the right portion, and the right time. It would make the pet become healthy and that is good for your bed. You have to choose the design of the dog beds that can make you feel good about. I guess you have to choose the design of the dog beds that can make you feel great and awesome about. You may wanna choose the best design of the dog beds that could comfort your other pet too. The monogrammed dog beds are the recommended one. You just have to choose the right one for your pet.
Another interesting thing about coffered ceiling is the variation; indeed, there is hundreds of creation for coffered ceiling, and every coffered ceiling have the characteristic. For example, the hexagonal ceiling give you spacious appearance on the ceiling, it's quite wider that the regular or plain ceiling. But the problem is the installation process, I'm sure dealing with ceiling is not an easy task; you need to reach the ceiling and install the panels. You need something to reach the ceiling, the material are heavy, I suggest not to do this job alone, you need someone to help you hold the ceiling, or you can simply call the experts, it will be fast and efficient.
After you clear the area, you need to think about the concept, there are several choice, vegetable, fruits, flowers or just ordinary plant decoration, better choose wisely now, each type requires different treatments. It will be easier for you to take care regular decoration plants; all you need to do is keep the plants fresh and wet. Vegetables requires intense treatments, adding fertilize and watering process need better schedule, better organize your time to give the best shoot. Flower can be your next choice, it's already have beauty appearance, but only the appearance, you will love to smell the fragrance, it's exotic and refreshing.
You can get the Rumford fireplace because it has special design such as the tall and the shallow impression. It can reflect the heat. However, the designs of this fireplace are having the streamlined throats that can be functioned to eliminate the turbulence and also carry the smoke away from the room. But you do not need to worry because the heat will still concern in the room atmosphere. It is the old style of fireplace; you can see that there are many ancient impressions that are represented by the Rumford fireplace. In addition to make sure that the fireplace is in a unity with your home style, you can start to combine the design of the fireplace with another type of the house impression.
Are you looking for a simple dressing table for storing your make-up tools? You can try this MALM dressing table from IKEA then. You will see they are pretty and so accentuating simplicity. So if you want to find a good stuff, IKEA is the best place for decorating your interior of house. There are a lot of options of MALM dressing table in IKEA. There is this elegant white color which is just perfect to be paired with vintage style or contemporary style. With the empty part of the table, you can place the mirror and you will have the smooth running drawer with pull-out stop. How great is that?
IKEA is the best place for looking some treasures for your home. There are a lot of stuff for filling up your bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen room, and even your garage or basement! There is no denying if a lot of people tend to visit this company house retail as the first place to be visited to purchase house appliances, because not only great qualities which they offer, but also the cheap price! You may find a lot of pieces here come in cheap price but still having good quality!
You can't doubt the quality of the MALM dressing table that you purchase from IKEA. You can store make up tools, start from eyeliner, mascara, lip balms, lipsticks, loose powders, brushes for your cheeks, and other cosmetic appliances that you need to support your daily appearance whether to go to work or to your University. You can store anything you like in MALM dressing table from IKEA. You can also find other colors like black, white and brown. You may see the black and brown ones are the most favorite colors for this dressing table. You can see from the out of stock of the dressing table just in one week. Don't ever deny the quality it brings. You order now and see yourself its quality!
There are some brilliant ideas for unique pantry doors. You can follow these ideas right away after you found out the dull look of your pantry door affects your mood to get into it. The existence of pantry door is part of your total kitchen look and although it is unobtrusive, a plain pantry door can make the kitchen feel closed off. You can then take advantage of the door surface and apply a creative touch to this space. If you want to get unique message center, you can use a useful and mysterious bookcase or go nostalgic with a screen door or a favorite poem. Anything is possible to be one of ideas for unique pantry doors.
First, you can use this chalkboard chic. This way is inspired thoughts of French bistros, barista artwork and the practically of a grocery list for a big family. You make a unique pantry doors with a purpose if you use chalkboard paint to turn the inserts in your pantry door into a writeable surface. This can be a message center for the whole family if you supply colored chalks too.
Second is bookshelf camouflage. You know that everybody loves a secret doorway, right? You can cover the pantry door using the camouflage of classic bookshelf. It is not like real bookshelf rather like a realistic bookshelf mural that can be attached to a flat door for an instant colorful transformation. You can also attach the additional shelves to the door itself to match completely when closed. If you add a simple push of the shelves inward, it will open the room to the pantry. This way can make a unique look of your pantry door.
Third is using screen door. This door not only creates a unique look but also a vintage look to your kitchen. You can paint this door using red or yellow color adjusting the theme of your kitchen. You will feel like you are stepping out onto a breezy front porch each time you enter your pantry. That is some unique pantry doors ideas that you can try by your own.
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Most real sheets of paper and card are not completely flat, but a standard Photoshop drop shadow can make an object look like its floating in mid air a lot of the time. However, a slightly curved or rolled page, a folded corner or a small crease is enough to go from looking too 'Photoshop' to looking quite natural. Using Photoshops 'Selection' tools you can crop your basic drop-shadows to make them appear much more realistic and more 3 dimensional.
1: Define Your Page Element
> Open a new Photoshop file to page requirements (72 dpi for web, 33dpi for print)
> Create a new layer and name it 'Page' (or a name of your choosing)
> Using the rectactangle selction tool – draw the page you want to apply the effect to
2: Apply a Drop Shadow to the Page
> Layers (from the main menu) > Layer Style > Drop Shadow
The settings used for this tutorial are; Distance="4px", Spread="0px", Size="16px". You can adjust these drop shadow settings to be appropriate with the particular type of image you want to emphasise; a poster, a postcard, an old sheet of paper etc.
Basically you need to imagine the natural 3D quality of the physical object and recreate it. A new sheet of paper would have very little 3D quality when layed flat so you wouldn't need more than 16px in size, but an old photo may have heavily curved corners for example – in which case you would increase the size of the shadow. Here we are aiming for something in between.
The more you increase the distance of your shadow – the more you can control the direction of light to your page.
3: Flatten and Rasterize the Page Layer
> Right-click and convert your rectangle into a 'Smart Object'
> Right-click again and 'Rasterize' your new Smart Object
4: Start Cropping the Shadow
> Take the Spherical Select tool from your tools panel and draw yourself an extreme oval
> Place the bottom edge of this oval at the top edge of your page
> Hit the Delete/Backspace button to crop your 1st curve into the drop shadow
What you may find is that for darker or larger shadows – the crop looks to clinical and precise to be natural. The cure for this is to add a Feather effect to the Spherical Select Tool before you carry out the crop. The Feather setting is found at the top of your workspace window, below the main menu. The darker and more dramatic the shadow – the more you will need to increase this value.
Once you have cropped the top of the shadow do the same with the bottom. The distance that you applied to the shadow in the settings box will actually do most of the work for you in terms of simulating natural light direction.
Once both the top and bottom edges are cropped we have a more natural looking drop shadow than is possible with the standard Photoshop effect. The image now looks 3 dimentional without appearing to hover in mid-air. See below …
You may want to add some more depth to the image. To do this, apply the same cropping technique to both the left and right sides of the page as well.
Now you have the a more natural effect to plant your nice image or content on to. Here I have used a photo I took in Barcelona.
Now the finished image has a natural quality all of it's own and now sits ON the page rather than hovering above it.!
*This is a taster of things to come. Help us to deliver the things you want to see by leaving constructive feedback and requests for future Photoshop tips!!
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(DALLAS) — Aerial mosquito spraying is underway in Dallas County and Houston to prevent the spread of West Nile virus while the disease spreads farther, faster and earlier in the season than ever before, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Only 29 cases were reported a month ago. Now, the CDC is reporting 1,118 cases spread across 47 states, with 41 deaths.
Seventy-five percent of the cases have been reported from five states: Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Illinois. Texas appears to be the hardest hit, with 586 reported cases in total. The death toll in Texas was 21 as of Wednesday, with Dallas County hit hardest, with a total of 270 cases and 11 deaths.
No place is striking back harder against the West Nile virus than Texas, which has launched an aerial assault against mosquitoes despite objections from environmental groups. Overnight, planes carrying pesticides took to the skies dousing more than 63,000 acres of land in Dallas and Houston to battle the disease.
"These kinds of chemicals are most toxic to young children, infants and babies," said Jennifer Sass, senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council.
The CDC and health officials in Texas insist the worries about the spray are overblown and pale in comparison to the devastating effects of the disease. Harris County Mosquito Control Director Dr. Rudy Bueno told ABC News that the spray is "very safe and effective."
"We normally kill 90, 95 percent of the mosquitoes that are out flying the night we put this out," pilot Malcolm Williams said.
The CDC says this outbreak is on track to be the worst in the country's history. The worst year on record is 2003, in which the country saw 9,862 cases of West Nile virus infection and 264 deaths.
Many experts point to last year's mild winter for the drastic outbreak and the scorching temperatures this summer, helping the mosquitoes thrive.
Eighty percent of the people who contract the West Nile virus have no symptoms and their body eventually gets rid of it, according to the CDC. The remaining 20 percent experience flu-like symptoms.
One in 150 people will develop more severe forms of the disease and experience neurological symptoms and brain swelling, according to ABC News' chief health and medical editor Dr. Richard Besser.
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"A Symphony for the Senses"
The Eighth Annual Michigan Lavender Festival, presented by Gabriel's Garden, will be held at the Wolcott Farm Learning Center, located at 65775 Wolcott Road in Ray Twp., Michigan between 30 and 31 Mile Roads. The 2-day event will take place on Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
This one-and-only lavender festival in Michigan, presented by Gabriel's Garden, has earned a reputation for delivering quality activities and first-rate vendors in a serene, lavender-filled atmosphere - and this year is no exception. As festival co-founder Jennifer Vasich describes it, "The lavender festival is a symphony for the senses."
Previously held in Romeo, The Michigan Lavender Festival is proud to be a Made-In-Michigan Event, featuring over 65 Michigan artists of one-of-a-kind, hand-made goods. Festival highlights include free classes and demonstrations, gourmet lunch, a natural health area, a farmers' market,
horse-drawn wagon rides, and "cooking with lavender" classes. Mini art workshops will be presented by the Starkweather Arts Center of Romeo, Michigan, and the proceeds will benefit the SAC. In addition to the festival, visitors are welcome to stroll about the barns and pastures to see the farm animals.
What's new to the event this year? More lavender. Although the lavender garden growing at Wolcott contains less than a hundred plants, the essence of lavender is sure to be drifting in the air throughout the farm. "This year, we hosted a contest and selected an artist of the year, seeking out the individual who most originally incorporated lavender into their existing line of work.", said Vasich, "Lavender could be used in any form, including lavender buds, sprigs, pure oil, painted lavender, etc. The entries were amazing." The result? Gail Marlinga, of Abby's Mosaic won the prestigious title of the 2010 Lavender Festival Artist of the Year for her beautiful mosaic entry. "It was difficult for the judges to determine a winner, there were just so many creative entries", adds Vasich, "Festival goers are in for a real treat this year, and we were able to give them exactly what they wanted more of - lavender!"
Admission to the 2010 Michigan Lavender Festival is $5 for adults and children under 12 enter free. Wagon rides fees are $5 per person, and $3 for seniors and kids 12 and under. Toddlers and infants are free.
For more information, visit the Michigan Lavender Festival website at: www.MichLavenderFestival.com or call Gabriel's Garden at 586-336-0418.


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How to Optimize Your WiFi Network with WiFi Optimizer for Android
This How to applies to 2,4GHz WiFi Networks (most of the WiFis)
1Get the App from Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wifi.optimizer.appsrlb)
2Run the app. Once you open it on your Android Phone, it will automatically perform a scan and will show the results. For each detected WiFi Network will show you the channel in use, the signal strength, and its security:
3Choose the WiFi Network you want to analyze. You can monitor the WiFi Network on real time. You can also choose where to install the router to get more signal. The Channel button will be green (you are already using the best channel), yellow (there are better channel available) or red (your WiFi is having lot of interference's!).
4Click on the Channel Button to see how many Wifi Networks are on each channel, so yo can see easily the best one (in Green). You have then to connect to your WiFi router and set the recommended channel to avoid interference's and speed up your WIFI.
5Finally, WiFi Optimizer will rate each WiFi Networks with WifiPoints. You will get WiFiPoints with: Signal level: up to 4; Channel used: up to 3; Security: up to 3
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Review: Possess by Gretchen McNeil
Fifteen-year-old Bridget Liu just wants to be left alone: by her mom, by the cute son of a local police sergeant, and by the eerie voices she can suddenly and inexplicably hear. Unfortunately for Bridget, it turns out the voices are demons – and Bridget has the rare ability to banish them back to whatever hell they came from.
Terrified to tell people about her new power, Bridget confides in a local priest who enlists her help in increasingly dangerous cases of demonic possession. But just as she is starting to come to terms with her new power, Bridget receives a startling message from one of the demons. Now Bridget must unlock the secret to the demons' plan before someone close to her winds up dead – or worse, the human vessel of a demon king.
My Review:
Possess is a creepy contemporary read that is sure to appeal all readers of YA. While it may take a few chapters to really get going, it makes up for the slow beginning with multiple twists and turns that are sure to surprise readers! While the book ends on a lighter note, it will leave readers begging for more from McNeil.
Bridget is a sarcastic teenager who is still in pain from her dad's death less than a year before. While at times she can be whiny and annoying, I could see that she truly had a good heart and was just frustrated with her "gift". I couldn't believe how involved in the story I became. I was so interested in learning more about Bridget's crazy ability to talk to and banish demons.
The side characters are equally as fun to read about! Bridget's friend Hector is hilarious! I loved the interactions between him and Bridget. I also liked Peter at first until he started acting…strange. I was so shocked at what happened to him!! My favorite character would of course have to be Matt. He is sooo dreamy and is determined to look out for Bridget. My favorite scenes were the ones between them!!
The demons in this story are not your average demon that you will find in YA nowadays. They are evil and not at all cute!! I was so creeped out whenever they Bridget encountered them. The scariest scene with them involves glass dolls. So chilling!
If you want to read about demons alongside a slow and sweet romance, Possess is the book for you! I am now a fan of McNeil's writing!
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Great review! This one sounds really good. I'll definitely be picking this one up soon.
Love the sound of the characters and the slow building romance. Can't wait to read this. Fantastic review
I seriously cannot wait to get my copy in the mail. I have my fingers crossed it will be here today! It looks extremely good. Great review!
I've heard a lot of good things about this so far and your review just made me want to read it even more. It sounds amazing!
Thanks for sharing your opinion with us,
Carina @ Fictional Distraction
I'm glad to hear the demons are evil and scary. Cute demons don't make a lot of sense to me.
This looks really good! The characters sound well written. Thanks for the review!
Great review! I felt the same way! Loved that the mc had some backbone!
This one does sound very creepy, and even though creepy books usually freak me out, it seems like it has strong characters and that always appeals to me. Looking forward to reading about Matt!
I hated the doll scene! *shudders* But yeah, I totally loved Possess, just like you! The twists were always a surprise, and the romance was so adorable! Great review, Bailey!
Hmmm…this is a book that I've seen around a lot but haven't really read a review for, so I wasn't expecting it to have a contemporary feel to it, must less humor, based on the cover. I'm glad to know there were some laughs to be had with Hector.
I felt it was more paranormal, set in a contemporary world, but maybe that's just me. I'm so glad you loved it though – I can't wait to read more of Gretchen's writing!!
I've heard so many good things about this one and have it in my TBR pile. I remember Hafsah's review made the dolls seem really creepy so I might not read it at night Plus, you mentioned a whole bunch of boys!
I'm way into creepy lately and books like this are completely satisfying my need for a shiver! Adding this one to the TBR…
Love books where demons are evil instead of cute!
Thank you for the awesome review.
& I love the cover. It is really spooky looking.
I loved it too!! Great review!


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Taste is the number one driver of consumer choice in food and beverages. Understanding how we experience taste is fundamental to unlocking how consumers evaluate and make food choices. So what exactly do we mean by taste?
The key is in the harmonious connection between the culinary arts, the foundation of science and the infusion of cultural, demographic and social influences.
Taste is a powerful and complex thing. It's not just about flavour, or about sweet, salty, bitter or sour. It's a multi-sensory human experience – a layered effect of appearance, sound, touch, basic tastes, mouthfeel and aroma – all influenced by our cultures, life stages, individual preferences and mindset.
We cover the full spectrum of taste. For starters, we take a holistic approach to building great taste by identifying both the scientific and cultural aspects that make up our taste profiles. With our unrivalled breadth of taste systems, Kerry can tackle the whole taste experience, from the first visual cues through to the satisfying sensation after the last traces of aroma reach the olfactory bulb.
In addition, we take a sensorial approach by connecting the consumers' taste language to our sensorial methodologies to fulfill and exceed consumer expectations. Our expert panel of sensory scientists combined with our internal consumer panels enable us to speak the language of taste, easily translating this experience from the consumer to our scientists.
At Kerry, we break this experience down into six key elements:
The sizzle of bacon on a hot grill, the crunch of a potato chip, the pop of a champagne cork, the snap of breaking a cookie, the fizz of a sparkling drink. the cues we take from the noise our food makes are fundamental to our perception of the pleasure they will bring. By applying our expertise in cereal systems, proteins, lipids, enzymes, extrusion and other process technologies, Kerry enables our customers' products to make the right sounds at the right time.
When a consumer sees, for example, a hot chicken wing coated in sticky BBQ sauce, or a beautifully decorated dessert, he or she immediately starts to form a judgement as to what it will taste like, based on past experiences. This anticipation causes us to salivate, which alerts the taste receptors in and around our tongue. Kerry's range of marinades, glazes, coatings, inclusions and confections are examples of technologies that we design as much for visual appeal as to deliver great flavour.
Our skin is rich in nerve-endings, especially the palm of our hands and fingers. When we pick up a strawberry with our fingers, a slight squeeze is enough to tell us much of what we need to know about its freshness, ripeness, moisture, temperature and other qualities that influence how it will taste. Kerry helps ensure that our customer's products 'feel' right through precise formulation of enzyme, emulsifier and texturant systems for use in liquid, dry, paste, chilled, frozen, ambient formats across multiple applications.
Once food makes contact with the tongue, and the roof and sides of the mouth, our brain can detect very subtle differences in its texture, temperature, moisture level, chewiness, fluidity and astringency. The combination of these characteristics inform our appreciation (or otherwise!) of the food's taste and thereby influence our future choices. Apart from the mouthfeel properties inherent in the natural extracts, stocks and reductions that we produce to deliver authentic taste, Kerry influences mouthfeel of our customers' products through our range or protein, texturant, enzyme, fermentation and other functional systems.
Basic Tastes
The sensations of sweetness, saltiness, bitterness and sourness have been broadly understood for more than a century. In more recent times, Umami (associated with lingering savoury 'deliciousness') has been formally recognised as the 5th basic taste. The degree to which the taste receptors on our tongues can detect these sensations can vary significantly from person to person, and play a huge role in determining our individual taste preferences. Kerry's proprietary TasteSense™ perception technologies, along with our natural umami products, are instrumental in providing depth to these 5 basic tastes.
Much of the sensation we perceive to be taste is strongly influenced by what we smell through the nose and the aroma that flows from the inside of the mouth, up through our retro nasal pathway, to the olfactory bulb at the front of our brain. In fact, researchers believe that as much as 75% of taste is experienced through the food's aroma. This is where Kerry's expertise in flavour top notes, as well as our natural citrus, vanilla, cocoa, botanical, herbal and vegetable extraction and smoke condensate technologies, really come to the fore.
We are experts in understanding how taste is created from a culinary perspective, searching the culinary world for the newest and most innovative dishes and flavours.
We bring new platforms to life by translating the techniques and methods used to create authentic and delicious taste experiences.
As consumers change, so do the foundations of taste. Globalisation, world travel and a changing multi-cultural household are opening up new taste experiences, giving consumers access to a greater variety of flavours and ethnic cuisines than ever before. Almost half of global consumers agree that their taste in food has changed as a result of exposure to foods from other cultures.
We go to great lengths to understand the core foundation from which consumers' taste experiences are formed, analysing cultural upbringing, life stage and purchase behaviours to deliver on the key areas of the taste experience that resonate most with them.
Today, consumers are looking for great-tasting products created from trusted, authentic and wholesome foods and flavours. And Kerry is in a prime position to deliver on these core attributes.
This extensive approach to taste is grounded in four basic areas:
Consumers today are taking a proactive approach to their daily food choices and looking for products made from real ingredients. Manufacturers have recognised this consumer demand and are responding by changing formulations, evaluating their sources and moving away from artificial colours and flavours.
According to Mintel in 2015, 'natural' has accounted for 25% of all food launches over the past three years. For these self-accountable consumers, we create taste products that are safe, trusted and real.
We provide clean label solutions that are consumer friendly, free from artificial colours and flavours and using trusted and traceable ingredients that are easily recognised.
Three-quarters of Americans believe natural equals healthy, and restaurants are starting to remove unwanted ingredients, artificial flavours and colours, and develop 'No No' lists to showcase their commitment to delivering real food made from real ingredients.
Authenticity is critical to delivering a true taste experience. As consumers continue to redefine value, they are willing to search out and pay for products that deliver on these attributes.
According to DataMonitor in 2015, 63% of U.S. consumers are highly influenced by claims of authenticity when purchasing food and drinks. And more than half of consumers globally consider 'made with natural ingredients' as the most important factor when considering whether a product is green or sustainable.
For consumers who want comfort, nostalgia and familiarity, we provide taste that delivers wholesomeness and provenance.
We leverage authentic cooking styles to produce great taste. Customers around the world partner with Kerry to develop real, authentic taste experiences akin to the familiar family recipes that were passed down from generation to generation.
Freshness is a key factor for consumers when choosing their meals. They are changing their behaviours when shopping for products they can make in their home.
The DIY revolution has led to a resurgence of farmers markets in the U.S. as 22% of consumers claim to typically purchase fruits and vegetables at a farmers market and not a grocery store. The revitalisation of age-old practices like canning, pickling and gardening have helped shape the tastes of the future by promoting fresh, authentic and healthy options.
For consumers seeking products with a feel-good factor, we deliver invigorating, revitalising and refreshing taste.
Our tastes are extracted from the purest possible sources – prioritising freshness and authenticity, and bringing a sense of vitality and health wherever they appear.
From admissible luxury and reward to permissible indulgence, we create opportunities for consumers to explore new taste experiences or more indulgent and premium taste options that both nourish and delight.
We are all human. A core driver of being human is the need for indulgence and reward. Consumers are looking for these occasions to enjoy the finer things in life and even if they are small, they want it to be the best with products that deliver on big flavours, with or without the calories.
For consumers who crave premium and/or indulgent experiences, we deliver on-trend, emerging taste profiles that excite and inspire.


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Gigapan is a computer controlled pan/tilt system which enables you to shoot photographs in great detail. The system works by breaking up a panorama of any size into blocks. Each of these blocks is made up of the full resolution images as shot by the camera. Using Gigapan's stitch software, these blocks are assembled to create the ultra high resolution images. Try the image below, zoom into Madiba's face by using the controls on the left side of the image.
This Image is made up of 40 images of 16Mega pixels but images containing over 6000 images can be seen on Gigapan's website gallery.
What is the practical application of Gigapan?
- Visitors can be attracted to your website by the sheer novelty of these amazing images.
- Photographs of areas that are too wide for any lens to capture can be shot using this system.
- High resolution images of your building or your product i.e. a Caterpillar vehicle, can be produced for large display prints.
- Background plates for special effects films can be created.
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Treatment of Stages IIIB and IV, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer With Alternating Cycles of Carboplatin/Taxol and Carboplatin/Gemcitabine.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the USA, and account
for 28% of all cancer deaths in 2002 (1). In stage IV and some patients with stage III
disease chemotherapy is widely used with the primary aim of prolonging survival and /or
palliating symptoms. A meta analysis of clinical studies that randomized patients between
the best supportive care and chemotherapy concluded that Cisplatin based chemotherapy
resulted in a potential gain in the median survival and an increase of the 1-year survival
rate compared to the supportive care alone (2). Combination chemotherapy regimens
(Platinum/Taxanes, Platinum/Gemcitabine, Platinum/Vinca alkaloids) have demonstrated a
response rate of 30-50% with median survival of approximately 10 months, one year survival
rates around 40%, and 2 year survival of only 10 % in patients with advanced Non Small Cell
Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (3,4). Therefore it is important to continue to search for new
agents/combinations that can be used to improve the overall prognosis of these patients.
Rationale for using alternating cycles of chemotherapies:
Emergence of progressive or recurrent disease is a consequence of selection and overgrowth
of pre-existent, drug resistant cells during treatment. Based on the mechanism of somatic
cell mutation, Goldie and Coldman (5,6) proposed a model for the emergence of drug
resistant cells in tumors. Their model proposed that alternating non-cross-resistant
combinations would prevent the overgrowth of resistant cancer cells and improve the
probability of tumor control or cure. Their recommendation assumed that the two
non-cross-resistant regimens were of equal or similar efficacy and that the drugs contained
in the two combinations could not be administered together in one single regimen.
There are few instances in Clinical Oncology where two regimens of similar efficacy exist
for the same tumor type. Since apparently equivalent chemotherapy regimens exist for the
treatment of NSCLC, the Goldie and Coldman hypothesis could also be tested in this tumor
type. Historically, SWOG conducted a phase III trial randomizing patients between FOMi
(5-Fluorouracil/Vincristine/MitomycinC), CAP (Cyclophosphamide/Doxorubicin/Cisplatin) and a
third arm FOMi/CAP, which alternated the two combinations. Response rates were 26%, 17% and
22%, respectively, and were not statistically significantly different (P=0 .247). Survival
was reported as 20, 24 and 23 weeks, respectively. Statistically survival of FOMi/CAP
treated patients was superior to FOMi treated (P=0.024) but not CAP treated (P=0.23)
patients (7). Since then, several studies have attempted to improve upon the response rate
and survival in advanced NSCLC by using regimens with alternating cycles of
non-cross-resistant therapy (8,9,10,11). These regimens yielded overall response rate of
21-49%, median survival of 20-48 wks with acceptable toxicity.
Though several studies have been done to evaluate clinical response in lung cancer using
alternating chemotherapies, none of these studies have evaluated clinical response with
alternating Paclitaxel and Gemcitabine based treatment which are two of the most effective
chemotherapy regimens in use currently. In studies of Platinum combinations that included
one of these agents, results were better than those achieved with Platinum alone or combined
with earlier generation agents such as Vindesine or Etoposide (12). Current evidence
suggests that combinations of Paclitaxel or Gemcitabine with Cisplatin or Carboplatin are
among the most active palliative treatments for advanced NSCLC. With combination of
Cisplatin and Gemcitabine a response rate in phase II trials ranged from 30-54%, with median
survival times of approximately 8-15 months and I year survival rates from 34-61% (13,14).
Myelosuppression was the major toxicity, while Cisplatin associated nonhematologic
gastrointestinal, renal and neurologic effects were also problematic. Attempts to reduce
toxicity associated with the Cisplatin/ Gemcitabine regimen have included replacing
Cisplatin with Carboplatin, a platinum analog possessing similar efficacy and hematologic
effects, but lacking the non hematologic toxicity commonly experienced with Cisplatin
therapy (15,16). Furthermore Carboplatin can be administered with no need for prehydration
to avoid renal toxicity.
In several phase II studies of the Carboplatin/Gemcitabine regimen in patients with stages
IIIB and IV NSCLC, objective response rate ranged from 25%-59%, with median survival of
10-16 months (17,18). In a phase II trial, Carrato et al (19) compared 21 day and 28-day
schedules of the Gemcitabine/Carboplatin regimen in 75 advanced NSCLC patients. Patients
received Gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 on days 1,8 and 15 with Carboplatin AUC 5 on day 1 every 28
days, or a modified regimen omitting the day 15 Gemcitabine dose and repeating cycles every
21 days. Incidence of grades 3 and 4 neutropenia were 52% and 38%, respectively with the 28
day regimen, and decreased to 39% and 23% with the modified regimen. Significant reductions
in rates of grades 3 and 4 thrombocytopenia were noted from 45% and 61%, respectively, in
the 28 day cohort to 24% (P=0.04) and 17% (P=0.002) respectively, in the 21 day group.
Response rate (46% and 37%, respectively) and median survival time (38 wks for both
schedules) were maintained in both groups of patients. Furthermore, higher dose intensities
of both Gemcitabine and Carboplatin were achieved every 3 wk vs every 4 wk schedules
(Gemcitabine 1,133 v 1,002 mg/wk: Carboplatin 162 v 124 mg/wk) (20). Results from current
phase III trials (21,22) are also consistent in showing good activity and tolerability of
the Carboplatin/Gemcitabine combination in advanced NSCLC, and establish this regimen as an
appealing approach for treating this disease. On the basis of above discussion we have
chosen Carboplatin/Gemcitabine as one of the doublets we will use in our study. The other
doublet we are using in our study is Carboplatin/Paclitaxel. Several studies have shown
response rate of approximately 30% with median survival 8-11 months (23,24,25). Toxicity was
mild. Grades 3,4 neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and anemia were seen in 15%, 2% and 5%
respectively (25). Dose finding studies (26,27) of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in advanced
NSCLC have shown that doses of Paclitaxel higher than 175 mg/m2 prolongs the median time to
progression but causes more neurotoxicity and leucopenia. Also, better response rate, the
longer overall and better one-year survival seen with the higher dose of Paclitaxel were not
statistically significant.
Rationale for using Gemcitabine and Paclitaxel (alternatively in the same regimen) for NSCLC
is provided by their antitumor activity, different mechanism of cytotoxicity and different
toxicity profiles. In an in-vitro study (28) Jensen PB et al has shown collateral
sensitivity between Paclitaxel and Gemcitabine in seven resistant small cell lung cancer
cell lines.
The importance of evaluating the impact of any therapy on the quality of life (QOL) of
patients with malignancy has been demonstrated in recent literature (29). Patients with
advanced NSCLC suffer from a variety of treatment related challenges and do not have an
expectation of cure. Hence, it is particularly important to compare treatment alternatives
not only on survival endpoints but also on QOL. Therefore, we propose to incorporate QOL
evaluations in the proposed clinical trial. QOL instrument we are using is the FACT-L
(version 4). The FACT-L is a validated 36-item Likert instrument that combines both relative
frequency of symptomatic/quality of life problems with the patients perceived relative
importance of each issue (30).
Can we use Taxotere as second line agent if patient had received Paclitaxel as first line
In comparison with best supportive care, Docetaxel (Taxotere) has shown a benefit in overall
survival for the second line treatment of NSCLC (31,32). Patients with prior exposure to
paclitaxel were excluded from TAX 317 trial (29). But in TAX 320 trial (30) many patients
had received Paclitaxel prior to enrollment (31% of patients in Docetaxel 100 mg arm, 42% of
patients in the Docetaxel 75 mg arm and 41% of patients in the control arm. Authors were
able to evaluate retrospectively, what impact, if any, prior Paclitaxel exposure may have
had on response and survival with Docetaxel. Partial response rates were equivalent in the
cohort of 91 patients who had received prior Paclitaxel (10.5%) and the group of 157
patients who had not received prior Paclitaxel (8.5%). In a similar analysis of survival
data, prior Paclitaxel therapy had no bearing on the survival advantage seen with Docetaxel.
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
clinical response
Imran Ahmad, MD
Study Chair
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Canada: Ethics Review Committee
May 2004
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On his first visit to the East in 1872, Ned Buntline persuaded him to appear on the New York stage, and, except for a brief period of scouting against the Sioux and Cheyenne in 1876, he was from that time on connected with show business. In 1883 he organized Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and toured with it for many years throughout the United States and Europe. Wyoming granted him a stock ranch, on which the town of Cody was laid out. He died in Denver and was buried on Lookout Mt. near Golden, Colo. The exploits attributed to him in the dime novels of Buntline and Prentice Ingraham are only slightly more imaginative than his own autobiographies (1879, 1920).
See R. J. Walsh and M. S. Salsbury, The Making of Buffalo Bill (1928) biographies by D. B. Russell (1960, repr. 1969) and J. Burke (1973) L. W. Warren, Buffalo Bill's America (2005).
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Land and Property: Notification on or before relevant date: notification of the option to tax
Article 5 refers to notification of the option to tax "required by paragraph 3(6) of Schedule 10 to the Act". If paragraph 3(6) of Schedule 10 requires notification (NB all elections made since 1 March 1995 require notification) that notification must be given to HMRC on or before the relevant date. However, if no notification was required under this paragraph (i.e. the option to tax was made before 1 March 1995 and the value of rents received was less than £20,000) then the condition in Article 5 will be met regardless of whether the option to tax was notified.
The option to tax by the purchaser must be notified to HMRC in writing no later than the relevant date and must apply from that time. You should note that the relevant date is the time of supply. For VAT purposes the time of supply is normally the date of the transfer, but will also include receipt of a deposit that may otherwise create a tax point. A tax point is not created by the receipt of a deposit by a third party acting as an independent stakeholder (as opposed to an agent of the seller) until the money is released to the seller. Further information on tax points can be found in Notice 700 The VAT Guide and guidance V1-11 Time of Supply.
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I'll be on a plane heading to Austin in a matter of hours, so I'm going to keep this short. I'm taking a boatload of school work on my spring break with me, but I'm hoping to get ahead on a few projects. On the knitting front, after dropping five stitches at SnB Tuesday night, I tried on the Jaywalker. Yes, the first one. Yes, I"m still knitting it. I couldn't get it over my heel, but everyone assured me it would stretch. If not, my UNM girly, R., has tiny feet. She may be getting a cute pair of handknit socks. I think my SnB friends were trying to keep me from having a Jaywalker meltdown. But I'll be ok. Really.
I'm taking them with me on the trip, and because I'm such an optimist, I'm also bringing the Retro Rib sock pattern from IK Winter 2004, yarn and two US 2 circs. That's my Sockapaloooza project. I'd best get started! I'm also bringing the pattern for a cute felted bag. See, I think I have a month off rather than ten days. But let's just see what I can accomplish.
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A week or two ago - been a little slow on the blog action - official team night for our school mountain bike teams. Just so happens one of the boys on my junior high team, his dad owns Recycled Cycles, here in Seattle. He offered to host a team night for the junior high and high school teams, complete with pizza and families invited. Awesome. Plus 10% off shop goodies and free reign to use the bike stands and tools. Sign us up.
We had about 25 folks show, students and parents alike. General chatting, milling about, and eating of pizza. I didn't grab many pics, too busy yapping with folks and working on bikes. A fun night and good excuse for the teammates to goof around a bit.
Steve, owner of Recycled Cycles, stares down a spinning wheel. I was actually wrenching on teammate Scotty's bike, while my son Ian grabs the secret photo. My own bike shop days ended in the mid '80s, yet it feels so right standing at the bike stand, searching for tools on the workbench and soaking up the shop vibe.
Recycled Cycles specializes in used bikes, but also carry brand spanking new models from Raleigh, Kona, Marin and Diamondback. Plenty of bins with used parts to fish through, along with some cool vintage stuff to gawk at. Mix of Old 'N' New to entertain all.
Old school steel Merckx with vintage Mavic goodies as added bonus. Yes please.
Interesting stuff hangs from above.
Need a frame? Take a gander, including the sweet Gunnar.
Just a sample of student riders and racers that attended.
This bike stuff is serious business.
So there you have it, a glimpse of the night's activities. Fun and frolicking included at no extra charge. Big kudos to Recycled Cycles for hosting and feeding us all. When in Seattle, stop by and check 'em out. To old school me, a "real" bike shop worth a visit.
Coaching and being part of the Washington Student League has been a blast so far. Stay tuned for more details. We now return to our regular programing, already in progress...


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DUBAI: Salima Begum from Gilgit Baltistan was among the ten finalists of Global Teacher Prize, an initiative that encourages teachers and has prize money of $1 million.
Global Teacher Prize ceremony was held on Sunday night in Dubai. A Canadian woman won the award for working towards the betterment of a school in a remote village in Arctic which only has air access.
The community that she is working to uplift has a high suicide rate and reportedly, the school does not have many teachers who wish to continue their career there.


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Butter is made by the simple process of agitating cream until the fat solidifies and separates from the liquid. The liquid or buttermilk is drunk in some cultures and used in baking in others. The remaining solid mass is washed and generally salted. Butter churns are simple mechanical devices to save labor and expedite the churning process.
The history of butter churns is as old as butter itself and most likely began with Asian nomads who used churns of animal skins in which cream was agitated until the solid and liquid separated. From these evolved the rocker or swing churn often powered by animals. Barrel, dash, stoneware, tin and steel churns have all found a place in different times and locations, and simple glass jars acted as churns for many, particularly in cases where the volume of cream was small.
Rocker Churn
The rocker churn was an improvement on the primitive goatskin arrangement for making butter and consisted of a box set on a rocker frame, which could be pushed backward and forward.
Dash Churn
The dash churn is a simple design without a great deal of mechanical advantage, but was widely used until the 18th century and is still in use in Tibet. The dash churn consists of a cylindrical wooden or stoneware tub with a wooden lid through which a stave or dasher is plunged up and down to agitate the cream. The dasher or stave often had holes or sticks to increase the agitating movement. The dash churn was also known as the up and down churn, plunger churn, knocker churn or plowt-kirn in Scotland.
Paddle and Barrel Churns
The paddle churn consists of a wooden box with a handle that operates paddles. The paddle churn was popular for domestic use in many countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The barrel churn was a variation on the same principle -- in some designs the handle turned the barrel and others designs used paddles inside. By the nineteenth century many churns were geared and gave more mechanical advantage to the user. Wooden, tin and stoneware churns were all popular during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Glass Dazey Churn
The glass Dazey churn also became popular in households during the 19th century. Being geared, they were a significant labor saver and the person churning could watch the progress of the cream as it turned to butter. They were designed for small, domestic volumes of cream. The glass Dazey butter churn is still available, and this style of churn is the most popular design still in use.


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Does anyone know where I can find a driver for Conexant HD Audio? Right now I am using a driver from Microsoft to play device sounds.
Help please!
Does anyone know where I can find a driver for Conexant HD Audio? Right now I am using a driver from Microsoft to play device sounds.
Help please!
Often the MS provided driver is perfectly adequate. If you are not experiencing problems I would leave it as it is. :)
I use Driver Easy Free to check for latest drivers. The latest one it found for mine card was this:
Download Conexant CX20751 SmartAudio HD Driver 18.104.22.168 for Windows 10 64 bit
But it really depends on your type, the latest, but probably incompatible are here:
Download Conexant Sound Card drivers
Still you can try to install it using Have Disc (twice) and then Let Me Pick. I do not use this card, so I did not try.
Thanks for the replies. I got me a new computer and gave my old one to my brother. It has the Conexant HD Audio driver. My new one (Toshiba) has a Realtek Audio Driver. I am having to install the latest updates on the old one since my brother doesn't know how to. Should I install Windows 10 on it? Acer doesn't recommend it, since they didn't provide drivers for it for Windows 10.
It's worth trying to update it while it is still a free update, if it doesn't work you can always roll back.
Okay. Will do Phil! Thanks!
Hi Jesse Williams,
We know Conexant only provide audio chip to manufacturers, and they do not released audio drivers to the public on their website, they will send it to the manufacturers. So most times, you need to download the conexant hd audio drivers from the computer manufacturers download center.
If you have already installed Windows 10 system for your Acer laptop/desktop, for updating conexant audio drivers for your old Acer computer, you can enter device manager to help you, like the image TairikuOkami said. You can try to uninstall your conexant audio drivers first and then reinstall it.
If you want to upgrade your Acer system to Windows 10, it depends on your computer model, Acer released an article about models supports windows 10, you can view it from here. After upgrade to Windows 10, the computer will automatically install the audio drivers. So you can test your audio drivers after the windows 10 is fully installed. If the audio has no error, I think you finished your work.
Wish this explain can help you.
Hi Jesse,
tenforums provides some tutorials about Windows 10 installation. And you can get it from here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/
And in tutorials, you can find two articles: Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums
This is about windows 10 clean install. I think there are many ways to install the windows 10, so when the automatically upgrade function cannot be used, try another way such as this.
Another article is: Windows 10 - Upgrade Installation - Windows 10 Forums
This is about how to upgrade to Windows 10, there are eight ways you can do this.
I have Windows 10 and no external mic. I can listen to the headset, but the microphone does not work. I have a Tip RIng Ring Sleeve jack. I just updated my Toshiba C55-C5241 laptop with the latest Conexant Audio Driver software.
Anyone know what to do?
Thanks in advance


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|Home > Influence of boundary conditions on the out-of-plane response of brick masonry walls in buildings with RC slabs
In modern unreinforced masonry buildings with stiff RC slabs, walls of the top floor are most susceptible to out-of-plane failure. The out-of-plane response depends not only on the acceleration demand and wall geom-etry but also on the static and kinematic boundary conditions of the walls. This paper discusses the influence of these boundary conditions on the out-of-plane response through evaluation of shake table test results and numerical modelling. As a novum, it shows that the in-plane response of flanking elements, which are or-thogonal to the wall whose out-of-plane response is studied, has a significant influence on the vertical re-straint at the top of the walls. The most critical configuration exists if the flanking elements are unreinforced masonry walls that rock. In this case, the floor slabs can uplift, and the out-of-plane load-bearing walls loose the vertical restraint at the top. Numerical modelling confirms this experimentally observed behaviour and shows that slab uplift and the difference in base and top excitation have a strong influence on the out-of-plane response of the walls analysed.