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I don't own a car. I don't need one. I live in Bangkok, a place where you can hail a taxi in your shower. Okay I'm exaggerating, but in Bangkok, taxis are everywhere. I can walk to the edge of any sidewalk, raise my hand, and three or four taxis will fight to the death to get the fare; imagine one of the motorized fight scenes from Mad Max with the dialogue dubbed in Thai. The victor will slide to a halt in front of me and beckon me inside while he reaches out to dislodge a battle-axe from the hood. It's quite convenient. Nevertheless, despite the convenience Bangkok taxis provide, once I'm in one I often hear a nagging question in my head, namely, why the hell don't I buy a car?
It's not that all the taxi drivers here are bad. Many are friendly and honest, and they will convey you to your destination without undue hassle. Some, however, are better endured under the influence of Xanax. I am taking it upon myself, therefore, to inform you about the types of taxi drivers you will need to beware of should you visit here and provide some insight on how to best survive them. I have classified them into five categories: The Mad Scientist, The Frugal Frumper, The Pale Rider, The Predator, and The Mentally Deceased.
The Mad Scientist: Unless you're as fit as a NASA astronaut, you should probably tell this fella to take you straight to the emergency room because he's going to put you there anyway…you might as well get there in time for them to restart your heart. The problem is there's no way to spot this type of driver before you get in. You won't realize what's going on until you see a space up ahead that looks too small for the taxi to squeeze through. If you notice the driver squint his eyes at the gap and then check his seatbelt, get ready. And by get ready, I mean assume the crash position. You are sitting in the taxi of a mad scientist, and he is about to test the theory that an object will elongate and grow thinner as it approaches the speed of light.
But, hey, the good thing is it seems to work. It's not something you should try with a weak heart or without a diaper, but it really does seem to work. I can attest to this from experience. From the second the driver begins his run at the gap, my body begins to collapse in on itself. First, my stomach turns into a golf ball, and then the remaining cells in my body crowd together and hug each other in fear. My eyes bulge out, probably because my skin is trying to hide on the other side of my head, and all the air in my lungs abandons me with a whimper as I instinctively twist my body into a sideways posture to become more streamline. The taxi is now a missile. Just before we reach the gap, my eyes duck inside and hide somewhere down around my tonsils…my testicles are already there. My body has never been thinner. I'm as thin as a sheet of paper, and because my heart has stopped beating, every bit as white. Then, it's over. We are decelerating. The mad scientist in the front seat is enjoying a chuckle. I open one eye. We are through. We made it.
The Frugal Frumper: This guy is dinner at Denny's compared to the mad scientist, but he will still provide you with an experience that, if you let it go on long enough, will leave you suicidal. He is also known as The Green Pedal Pumper or The Eco Imbecile, and his mission is to concurrently save the world and make you wish you were dead. He does this by driving in a most irritating manner; one that he is convinced conserves fuel. It doesn't. In fact, it most assuredly uses more fuel than the normal, sane method of driving. I will, however, say this for his method… it does give your neck muscles a good workout.
Here is how it works. He stomps on the gas, making the engine go FRUMP and the taxi noses up and lurches forward. The G-force of the acceleration plasters you against the seat, your head bends so far back you are looking at the sky through the rear window. Then he abruptly takes his foot off the accelerator, whipping your head forward until this time you are looking at your shoes. He coasts for a while. When the taxi has slowed to a crawl, you will hear another FRUMP, and the whiplashing process starts all over again. This will continue until you reach your destination. Sound like fun?
Part of me wants to strangle him. The other part of me also wants to strangle him. Fortunately, both parts agree it wouldn't be a good idea while he's driving so I satisfy myself with making his life miserable. My favorite way to do this is to emit groans of sexual ecstasy each time I'm thrown to and fro. This earns me dirty looks from the frugal frumper, which only encourages me to groan louder. I am enjoying this far more than he is. He is becoming agitated. He shifts in his seat and looks over his shoulder at me. I lick my lips and give him a wink. And when I see he's as sorry he stopped to pick me up as I am, I let out a high-pitched orgasmic scream, smile, and tell him to let me out so I can smoke a cigarette.
The Pale Rider: This fella offers no entertainment value at all. His real name is Death. You don't want his services. Thankfully, there is a way to spot him before you get in. On his dashboard will be an apotropaic shrine, complete with a few Buddhist talismans and a flower rosary hanging from the rearview mirror, and if you look inside, you will see white smudges in the shape of a pyramid on the ceiling where a monk has blessed the car. All of this is designed to protect the driver from accidents, and from the idiotic way Pale Rider drives, it is clear he truly believes no harm can come to him. I, on the other hand, am not so confident. I spend the whole ride with my fingers dug three inches into the upholstery and my eyes the size of volleyballs.
My first experience with Pale Rider wasn't too bad when I first got in. We were in Bangkok traffic where everything was bumper to bumper so there wasn't much he could do, but when we got on the tollway where he could let it out and run, I was so scared I almost got religion. It wasn't that he was driving twice the speed limit. The problem was how he would weave wildly in and out of traffic and tailgate anyone that dared to block his progress…and by tailgate, I mean he got so close to the car in front of us, all he had to do to have anal sex with the other driver was unzip. It was insane. If the other guy so much as tapped his brake, we were goners. It probably wasn't a good idea to distract Pale Rider at that moment, but I remember squeaking something about slowing the fuck down, and evidently, my squeak was still in the range of human hearing because he immediately began to back off. Then he looked over his shoulder at me and said, "What's the matter, aren't you in a hurry?"
I told him, "I'm not in a hurry to die, if that's what you mean." Then I instructed him to take the next exit. I hailed a new taxi for the remaining ride home…one without a shrine.
The Predator: This vermin preys on tourists. You will find his taxi outside the major hotels, tourist sites, and those certain areas that specialize in the sex market. He has a slimy quality about him that is visual. He wears wraparound sunglasses, a pinkie ring, a toothpick in his mouth. He never smiles. When you get in, he will invariably lean over the seat to inspect you…he pushes the sunglasses down his nose to get a better look, two beady eyes appear. I love this guy. I'm going to have fun with him.
I know what's going to happen so I try not to speak in Thai at first; I tell him the address and that is all. Satisfied he has a sucker in his cab, he pushes his sunglasses back up and pulls away from the curb. He does not start the meter. I wait a few moments and ask, "Meter?" Him: "No meter." So I say, flatly this time, "Meter." Him: "I take you, 500 Baht." I ignore that and say again, "Meter." Him: "Meter broke, 500 Baht." And by this time he is well into traffic and far from the tourist site where he picked me up. If he lets me out now he will waste gas to get back there, and then he will be at the back of the long queue of other predator taxis…so I now say, in Thai this time, "If your meter is broke, I'll just get out here." His head whips around and again he unleashes his beady eyes on me. He curses in Thai under his breath. I smile.
The Mentally Deceased: I tweeted about one of these gents a while back. He was old, although to say he was old is something of an understatement. He was a poorly preserved antique, and his brain had gone to rust. I looked up from my reading to find we were on a road oddly bucolic for the middle of Bangkok where we were supposed to be. I leaned up and — not too loudly because I didn't want to stress his heart while he was going 50 KPH and in control of the steering wheel — I said, "Where the fuck are we?" He rounded and looked at me as if he was aware for the first time he had a passenger. I continued, "The Sky Train?…at Mo Chit?" And at that point recognition came into his eyes and he started bobbing apologetically. He had forgotten. He was sorry. He'd taken the wrong turn. He would adjust the meter so I wouldn't have to pay. He was embarrassed.
And that, my friends, is the problem with the mentally deceased. They are such genuinely sweet people you cannot possibly be angry with them. He had me feeling guilty for not going the direction he was going. I heard myself telling him, "It's no problem, don't worry. We'll get there soon enough. It's no big deal, really." And, of course, I wouldn't let him adjust the meter. I would pay the full amount. I guess the lesson here is that if you're a tourist and don't know the route to your destination, it is probably better to avoid the mentally deceased taxi driver. You tell him to take you to Bangkok's Weekend Market and you're likely to spend the weekend in jail for trying to enter Burma illegally. However, if you do happen to find yourself with such a driver, I strongly advise that you remind him often where it is you're going, avoid loud noises, and keep a close eye on his pulse.
So there you have it. While writing this I had to go out a couple of times and I took taxis hoping for a terrible experience to share with you. Unfortunately, both drivers were friendly and professional. It really pissed me off. But that just underscores the fact that most of Bangkok's taxi drivers are excellent. The five woeful beings I just described are rarities for the most part. Oh, if you're a tourist, you're going to run into The Predator a few times, but just know that their meter is never broken, and if they refuse to turn it on, get out. It's not as if it's going to be difficult to find another taxi. All you'll have to do is raise your hand and watch as three or four of them fight to the death to get to you first.
[I dedicate this post to the lovely and ever young Denise Railey, known on Twitter as @sunnysocal. She was another friend that urged me to start a blog. She might well have been the first to suggest it, but it's been so long ago I can't remember for sure. That's what happens when one is slowly transforming into one of the mentally deceased as I am. Denise's first novel is in the works, but you can enjoy her writing now at her blog: http://deniserailey.wordpress.com/ ]


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It's been over three decades since the first ANPR solution for policing was created by the UK's Police Scientific Development Branch yet the global market is still growing strongly at around 13% a year.
The UK leads the world in the use of ANPR technology in policing but using it to capture licence plate details is not even scratching the surface when it comes to its potential. So how might police use ANPR better?
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Many ANPR systems can now read and record much more than number plates. Police can use them to not only capture suspicious vehicle activity but also for criminal patterns, supporting crime prevention and community safety.
Using ANPR alongside penalty notice enforcement systems helps the police to identify a range of traffic offences such as speeding or running red lights. This information is passed to the penalty notice enforcement system, which automatically generates notices of intended prosecution. Giving the public secure access to the evidence from the cameras makes it easier for the police and public alike.
The number of drivers on the road without tax or insurance papers would be impossible to track manually, let alone enforce. A fixed or car mounted ANPR camera linked to a vehicle database could immediately be cross checked against insurance databases as well as stolen vehicles.
Real-time analysis can enable officers to predict criminal activity and intercept offenders prior to an incident taking place by using complex algorithms and analytical data.
Outside of policing, traffic management systems are becoming smarter by the day, with the integration of ANPR technology with traffic light and variable speed limit solutions keeping the road network running smoothly. It can also help automate toll payments and support innovative traffic trials, like the odd/even pilot in Delhi that was trialled to significantly reduce pollution by alternating access to the city depending on the vehicle's registration details.
It's no surprise that the market for ANPR is growing so strongly, and within excess of 45 billion reads already in the UK national database it's a source of big data that is supporting safer roads and communities and is likely to do a lot more.
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
Soft and Pretty Valentine Mantle
30 comments:
- Andy's Attic said...
Deb, I hope you are better soon. Your mantel looks so sweet. I love the old candy boxes!!
- January 13, 2013 at 4:32 PM
- Penny Phillips said...
I love your collection of vintage candy boxes...hugs, Penny
- January 13, 2013 at 5:15 PM
- Penny Phillips said...
I love your collection of vintage candy boxes...hugs, Penny
- January 13, 2013 at 5:15 PM
- chris mckinley said...
Love your mantel! What a lovely collection of vintage candy boxes!!
Feel better!
- January 13, 2013 at 5:24 PM
- Kim K. said...
What a beautiful collection of candy boxes. Your mantle is very pretty.
- January 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM
- ThrifterSisters said...
Awww, Deb. I am so sorry that you have been bitten by that nasty bug! Hanna and my son Alex had it all last week and it was horrible. Get well soon and thanks for the super cute mantle photos. They have given me some great ideas for my own mantle.
- January 13, 2013 at 5:43 PM
- Debby said...
Cute little boxes. Feel better Deb.
- January 13, 2013 at 5:43 PM
- JoAnne said...
Feel better Deb! Love your mantle!
- January 13, 2013 at 5:57 PM
- Linda @ A La Carte said...
Deb I am so glad you are feeling better. I've been feeling a little icky myself. I'm hoping to get some Valentine decorations out soon. Love your mantel! Hugs, Linda
- January 13, 2013 at 6:00 PM
- NanaDiana said...
That's a really cute idea for a mantle, Deb. I really like all your vintage boxes. xo Diana
- January 13, 2013 at 6:05 PM
- Erica of Golden Egg Vintage said...
Hi Deb-
Your mantel does look so soft and pretty! I'm sorry you were feeling under the weather. Hopefully you'll feel better this week! I'm hoping that there will be a good Estate Sale on Fri or Sat, so maybe I'll see you there! :)
- January 13, 2013 at 7:23 PM
- vintage grey said...
Your Valentine mantel is so beautiful!! Have a great week! xo Heather
- January 13, 2013 at 11:18 PM
- The Polka Dot Closet said...
Your mantle is adorable,,So glad you are on the mend!!
- January 14, 2013 at 12:19 AM
- ImagiMeri said...
Very sweet, soft and pretty......just like you.
- January 14, 2013 at 7:32 AM
- craftyles said...
Deb, your mantle is lovely. The hearts are perfect. Glad you aare feeling a little better. Take care!
- January 14, 2013 at 8:44 AM
- Shirley Hatfield said...
How pretty! You do such a fun job on your mantel...it's so nice to have a space to change around for the holidays. I have been down with the nasty cold bug myself and am just getting back to crafting...I haven't even done one post for January!
- January 14, 2013 at 9:26 AM
- Theresa said...
Love your mantel! Happy to hear that you are on the mend! Have a blessed and "feel better" day! HUGS!
- January 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM
- Rose Garden Romantic said...
Your Valentine's mantle is gorgeous! I just adore vintage heart candy boxes! I have two and am always on the lookout for more.It's getting hard to find the vintage ones for a decent price. I think I will alter some not-so-pretty ones that I have.
Michelle xoxo
- January 14, 2013 at 3:31 PM
- Pink Roses and Teacups said...
Hi Deb! Hope you are feeling better. My hubby and daughter had that cold too, and fortunately I didn't catch it. Your mantle is so pretty! I love vintage valentine boxes. Now, I have to look for some! Take care!
- January 14, 2013 at 4:19 PM
- Little Susie Home Maker said...
So sorry you been sick, I been seeing a lot of that. I love your Valentine boxes. I remember when I was little I loved to go lay on my Grandmas bed and look at the pretty Valentine box covers she had hanging on her bedroom walls! They were bright and had lots of ribbons and flowers! Loved them.
- January 15, 2013 at 2:19 PM
- Celestial Charms said...
Beautifully decorated mantle...so very romantic.
- January 15, 2013 at 3:17 PM
- donna said...
Your mantel looks GREAT. I am on the 4th go around with the yuk. Today is a little better but I am still tired. It just wears you down.
- January 16, 2013 at 11:19 AM
- Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...
Love your mantel, Deb...you have a lovely collection! Sorry to hear this cold/flu junk has got you, too...we just can't seem to shake it here!
- January 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM
- Joy H said...
How pretty! I love your mantel scarf!
- January 16, 2013 at 10:26 PM
This is so cute. I have been thinking how I might display my vintage heart boxes on my mantel - and I already have a big window up there - I like how you put these together.
- January 17, 2013 at 1:44 PM
This is so cute. I have been thinking how I might display my vintage heart boxes on my mantel - and I already have a big window up there - I like how you put these together.
- January 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM
- 20 North Ora said...
Love your candy boxes! Sorry you aren't feeling well. Hope you get better real fast.
- January 17, 2013 at 10:36 PM
- Ric Rac and Polka Dots said...
Aw Deb, thanks so much for the inspiration. How come you aren't taking the red rice tablets? Just curious if there is something bad I don't know. How much did your hubby lower it? I'm excited. I knew it could be done! I think you look wonderful, I can't believe you have any to lose! Thanks so much for visiting and commenting.
- January 18, 2013 at 7:39 PM
- Karen Mary Butterfly said...
I am glad you are feeling better! Boy, a lot of people have gotten so sick! Not fair! Your mantel looks great! I love simple...and I think this is simply sweet! Feel better!
- January 18, 2013 at 11:24 PM
- VintageBettys said...
Your vintage Valentine boxes are very pretty :), and your mantel looks beautiful,great job!
- January 19, 2013 at 8:08 PM


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Educated at the University of Cambridge, Mrs. Cornstubble received her Montessori Diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale London Training Center in 1966. She was employed by Elmbrook Montessori in Brookfield, Wisconsin, prior to being hired by Joliet Montessori in 1969. Mrs. Cornstubble worked at JMS for 6 years, from 1969 until 1975, when she took several years off to devote to her own children as a stay-at-home mom. She returned to Joliet Montessori in 1981 and has been a valued member of the faculty ever since.
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Directions(1-10): Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
Akbar was the son of humble parents. His father was a school master. There was never very much money in the house so he didn't enjoy any luxuries. All he wanted was to learn more and more. Books were not easily available then as they were handwritten and very expensive. Akbar read all the books he could lay his hands on. In due course, he mastered Arabic, Persian, Philosophy and Astronomy and dreamt of getting a position at court. But for this one had to really excel in some field. Also one needed a patron close enough to the Emperor to recommend a newcomer. It was a few months before he could find a patron and a few more months before he could find a suitable opportunity to recommend him to the Emperor who asked what he had learnt and what work he could do.
On hearing the same, he said, "We are pleased to give the young man a chance. Let him take 'charge of the royal poultry house!" when he heard the news Akbar was heartbroken. He, a scholar; capable of debating with the most learned men asked to look after chicking hens! all the same he got down to work with great determination. His only concern was hens. He saw to it that they were well fed and had clean water, that their living quarters were clean and 'if a fowl took ill that it was separated from the others and given proper treatment. Meanwhile, the Emperor had forgotten about the scholar he had packed off to mind the hens. But one day while his Finance Minister was reading out the palace accounts to tell the Emperor how much money had been spent can the royal house hold, he mentioned such a low figure that the Emperor sat up."Have most of the hens died?" he asked 'No your Majesty', was the reply- ''The hens are not only alive but are plump and fit." Send for the scholar! the Emperor demanded.When Akbar came to the palace the Emperor demanded, "Aren't you feeding the hens properly?" I am sire, only the food is different? I'm feeding them what cannot be used in the royal kitchen, vegetable peels and dough used to seal the vessels while cooking for your Majesty. The hens not only enjoy it, but it is also very good for them. "Good work, we hereby promote you to the rank of royal librarian." Akbar was bitterly disappointed: He had spent the first thirty years of his life gaining knowledge. How he wished to gain that knowledge and help people. Instead as head of the royal library he would be seeing only books and no people. But he buckled down to organising the library.A year later the Emperor came to visit the library. He was surprised to find each book covered with a packet of silk, velvet or brocade. There were hundreds of books and not one without a cover. "You have used expensive material to cover the books but have not charged us. Surely you are not spending your own money?" Akbar bowed low, "Your Majesty these covers did not cost anything. Everyday dozens of people come to the court with humble grievances on sheets of paper which are folded and placed inside a bag of the most expensive material that they can afford.
1.) Which of the following can be said about Akbar's family?
A. They were poor and uneducated.
B. They discouraged him from becoming courtier.
C. He was ashamed of them and did not introduce them at Court.
1) None
2) Only A
3) B and C
4) Only C
5) All of these
2.) Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage?
A. Akbar was aged when he was finally made a courtier.
B. Akbar excelled at whatever job the Emperor assigned him.
C. The Emperor did not value a person's education but his family background.
1) All of these
2) Only B
3) A and B
4) B and C
5) Only A
3.) How many years of Akbar life were spent gaining knowledge?
1) 50
2) 20
3) 10
4) 30
5) None of these
4.) Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word BITTERLY given in bold as used in the passage.
1) Sweetly
2) Angrily
3) Sourly
4) Freezing
5) Gladly
5.) How did Akbar handle his appointment as royal librarian?
1) He was angry and was waiting for an opportunity to tell the King so
2) He was thrilled since he loved books
3) He was disappointed but put his best efforts into the job
4) He considered it a good opportunity to learn more
5) He was very happy since he preferred reading to interacting with people
6.) How did Akbar manage the cover for books?
1) He used the used-sheets of papers
2) He spent his own money for this
3) He borrowed covers for books
4) He was not aware of it
5) None of the above
7) Why did the Emperor send the Akbar when he was in charge of poultry?
1) To test Akbar's knowledge of poultry
2) To see if Akbar was worthy of higher responsibility
3) To understand why the poultry was thriving despite reduced expenditure on them
4) To scold him for feeding the poultry leftovers instead of healthy food
5) To demand an explanation for the poultry being overweight and unfit
8) What lesson can be learnt from the story?
1) Patience and hard work will help one achieve success
2) Pursuit of riches and wealth is all that matters
3) One should use any means possibility to attain a promotion
4) One should be satisfied with whatever job one gets and not much more
5) It is very difficult to get something in life without bribing
9) Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word LOW given in bold as used in the passage.
1) Small
2) Gentle
3) Unhappy
4) Short
5) Soft
10) Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word CLOSE given in bold as used in the passage.
1) Shut
2) End
3) Careful
4) Dear
5) Neighbouring
1. 1
2. 2
3. 4
4. 5
5. 3
6. 1
7. 3
8. 1
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Mr Schroeder paints the town redFictionPosted by Ben Thompson Mon, April 15, 2013 12:49:01
In 2007 I went to Shanghai to film a TV play called "Song Hu Feng Yun" (松沪风云). It was about the life of an entrepreneur in old Shanghai. Actually later I tried to watch it. It was quite well made, but far too long, 60 episodes. I gave up after a while.
This scene was fun to film. In this scene I am quite drunk and I drag the hero of the piece (who is my employee) to visit a brothel. This was filmed in Hengdian and I believe the building they used was a genuine antique building that had been dismantled and moved there piece by piece. It was a warm evening and everyone was in a good mood. The girls who meet me at the door of the brothel were wonderful, real blowsy old China whores. I talked to them and discovered that they were graduates from an acting school in Henan, and this was their first job. One of the most enjoyable things about acting in China was acting with young people fresh from drama school. It happened to me several times. Their enthusiasm and discipline was inspiring.
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The Time To Begin is Now!
Found this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson on the web today: "Every artist was first an amateur."
I think it is always natural to desire certain talents and skills. To want to be able to sing well, draw beautifully, or play like the masters, though, requires sacrifice. The most significant sacrifice usually is starting out as an amateur. However, having the clumsy hands of an amateur doesn't last if you have the passion of an expert!


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Pulkit Samrat on fight with photographer: They pushed my uncle, that's not done
Actor Pulkit Samrat says he had to react after a photographer abused and hit his uncle outside Bandra court in Mumbai.bollywood Updated: Jan 25, 2017 08:58 IST
Actor Pulkit Samrat is back in news, and for all the wrong reasons. Soon after pictures of him surfaced on the social media where he is seen hitting a photographer, it got everyone talking . However, in his defence, the actor says he only took the step after he was instigated, and it was way more than he could tolerate.
"They instigated and pushed my uncle. That is not done! If you are nice with me, then even I will cooperate," says the actor, who married Salman Khan's rakhi sister, Shweta Rohira in 2014.
The incident occurred after Samrat was leaving a family court in Bandra on Monday. He attended a session after estranged wife Rohira filed for divorce. It is reported that questions about the divorce proceedings irked the actor.
"After letting them (photographers) take a couple of pictures, I was heading back with my family when this photographer came and chased us. We requested him to let us go, but he pushed me and my uncle, and even abused us. That's when I retaliated," he says.
Is he worried about building a negative image for himself? "Not if the truth is written," he adds.
The actor has been going through his share of troubles in his personal life ever since the news of his separation with Rohira surfaced in 2016. It was earlier reported that the reason behind his separation was due to his alleged affair with co-actor Yami Gautam.
Soon after the news became public, the actor went on a Twitter rant and deleted his account.
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The books on Yoga techniques defined "Kapalbhati" as "Pranayama" (manipulation of breath) and a "Kriya" as "Shatkriya" (cleansing technique). As per "Patanjali Yoga sutras", it comes under the techniques leads to spontaneous stoppage of breath. Among these view,s Patanjali brought the concept as clear as later texts. Modern medicine defines the absolute muscle tiredness as fatigue after an intense work with less fuel. But this state allows the autonomic parts like cardiac (heart) muscle, smooth (blood vessels, stomach, intestine) muscles to react. Hence there is the chance to observe the involuntary functions easily if the person is emotionally strong.
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Apple plan is a Blockbuster
EmptyRelated story: Apple jumps to rentals, lures studios
Apple CEO Steve Jobs said in his Macworld keynote Tuesday that his company's iTunes will rent movie downloads, and Wall Street reacted as if DVDs are headed for the trash heap.
Shares of Blockbuster, the world's leader in DVD rentals, sunk 16.7% on Tuesday to $2.69 after setting an all-time low of $2.66, making it the biggest decliner on The Hollywood Reporter Showbiz 50 stock index. Netflix, the leader in the DVD-by-mail subscription business, saw its shares sink 3.2% to $22.05.
While Blockbuster and Netflix were particularly hard hit, there was carnage on Wall Street in general after a big Citigroup write-down because of the subprime mortgage crisis. Even Apple shares dropped 5.4% to $169.04, while the S&P 500 fell 2.5%.
But even after Apple's drop, it still sported a market capitalization of $148 billion, making it the second-most-valuable company on the Showbiz 50 by far -- more than doubling the value of the next-closest entertainment giant. Apple was the biggest Showbiz 50 gainer last year and quickly has grown its financials, explaining in part its current clout when striking entertainment deals.
Only Google was more valuable after Wall Street's bloodbath Tuesday, boasting a $199.5 billion market cap. News Corp. remained the biggest media conglomerate.
A Blockbuster spokeswoman responded to the company's loss in market value, saying Tuesday that the rental giant feels "the Apple news is a positive" and validates the strategy of its relatively new CEO James Keyes.
"This should accelerate consumer acceptance of digital usage" of film and TV content whether for sale or rental, the spokeswoman said. "Blockbuster feels well positioned to take advantage of increased awareness and demand via its Movielink service," which offers more than 4,000 TV and film titles in deals with all major studios and about 35 indies, she added.
At the same price points, Blockbuster and Apple's offerings might compete mainly on selection and brand. "We've got a great brand," the Blockbuster spokeswoman said when asked whether Apple will be able to transfer its dominance in digital music into the video space.
Keyes is looking to make the Blockbuster brand ubiquitous by pushing into digital downloads and onto other emerging platforms. "There is no one dominant player beyond Blockbuster that can participate in all of those channels," he said (HR 12/19).
Shares of the other big DVD rental firm, Movie Gallery, which trades for just 3 cents a share, were unchanged. The financially unstable firm recently reported that top officials have been unloading their shares for as little as a penny apiece. Movie Gallery, along with a few other penny stocks, is in the midst of being dumped from the Showbiz 50.
Apple's news that iTunes will rent movies for consumers to view on computers or on TV screens, provided they have an Apple TV set-top box, also pits Apple against TiVo, whose shares were off 1% on Tuesday, and Amazon, which lost 3%.
As Movie Gallery shutters ever more stores, Blockbuster is poised to benefit, analysts said, arguing that the swoon in Blockbuster shares Tuesday make them all the more attractive.
"The Apple audience is largely portable, and I don't see Apple TV replacing the DVD player," said Michael Pachter of Wedbush Morgan Securities. "Apple rentals will supplement DVD rentals by giving people the option to take filmed entertainment with them on a plane or train. It will not substitute for DVD rentals," he said.
Pachter, who has an $8 price target on Blockbuster shares, also noted that studios have little incentive to cannibalize DVD sales, especially if Blu-ray Disc gains traction and a DVD upgrade cycle kicks in.
That's one reason, insiders said, that studios have been slow to make titles available for download or streaming online. Netflix, for example, has a Watch Instantly feature that has just 6,000 titles for streaming, nothing near the 90,000 titles it offers on DVD. Apple plans to have only 1,000 titles available for renting by the end of February, 100 of which will be in high definition.
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The first time that I listened to this CD I was driving. I didn't have anything on hand for note-taking, so I scribbled some notes down on some mail I'd received and picked up on my way out. I'm not sure why I always carry a pen with me but seem to lack something worthy of writing on. In any event, I took these notes, poised for a review, and accidentally threw the envelope I no longer needed away. But it doesn't matter. I kept listening to this CD. And listening. And I almost know it by heart now, so I don't need any notes.
White Slaves (And, yes, that's a real thing-- know your history, people!) have a sound that falls somewhere between hardcore and punk. It's something like Skarhead, Reach the Sky or Shut Down- that sort of old school hardcore band from Victory Records. There are also elements of a band such as Bane, Modern Life is War and especially on "Bad Luck" I can hear the Drowningman bleeding through. It's just that energy-- that fury. And every word is screamed but it's not screamo. It's so much more. It's so much better.
With starts and stops that can make you feel like you're playing a game of "Red Light/Green Light" this CD from the second it starts until the very second that it ends is just a shot of pure adrenaline. If you're hyped before listening to White Slaves, you will be once you press the play button. This is the hardcore I remember from growing up and this is the hardcore that I wish existed more still in 2015.


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Wicked, The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, is coming back to Albuquerque this fall. There is a special UNM priority offer available now. This offer allows you buy your tickets before they go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 20. Use the promo code OZ.
Back by "popular" demand, Wicked continues to break box office records across North America. This Broadway show will be on UNM campus at Popejoy Hall from Sept. 17 to Oct. 5.
For more information, visit www.popejoypresents.com/unmwicked.


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Ferm Living Plant Box - Dusty Blue
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The septum is a piece of cartilage and bone that provides the framework for your nose. Your nose is shaped and supported by your septum, and if it is bent or deformed, due to a traumatic injury or birth defect, it can make breathing difficult and your nose may appear crooked or twisted. Septoplasty surgery at our Los Angeles and Beverly Hills facility can open your nasal airway and straighten the contour of your nose.
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Our respected rhinoplasty surgeon specializes in creating one-of-a-kind treatment plans that correct the aesthetic qualities and functionality of patients' nasal structures. Through a comprehensive consultation, thorough examination, and detailed conversation discussing your goals for treatment, Dr. Geoffrey Keyes can educate you more thoroughly about how to best achieve satisfying, realistic results.
Our goal is to come to a mutual understanding of what you want and what you physically and cosmetically need. An optimal outcome can best be achieved by working together. By working as a cohesive unit, educating you on what to expect before, during, and after treatment, as well as advising you on the benefits and risks associated with the rhinoplasty procedure, Dr. Keyes can ensure your experience will be a quality, insightful, and pleasant one.
When it comes to anticipating surgery the fear of the unknown can be daunting. It is for that reason that Dr. Keyes takes the mystery away from the operation. He wants you to feel confident in and comfortable with your decision to undergo septoplasty surgery. By spending time answering your questions, addressing your concerns, and showing you published illustrations or the entire surgical process, he is able to calm nervousness and alleviate the anxiety that often comes hand-in-hand with having surgery.
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Our state-of-the-art surgical center functions in the same way a credited hospital would. We are staffed with experienced and well-versed nurses, technicians, and even Board Certified anesthesiologists. Because the safety of our patients is our utmost priority, our team is held to the highest standard when providing patient care. Septoplasty surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure. While the procedure generally requires a patient to sedated using general anesthesia, we do offer all forms of anesthesia for enhanced convenience and comfort.
To correct the function of the nose during septoplasty surgery at our Los Angeles surgical center in Beverly Hills, Dr. Keyes improves breathing tremendously by removing and discarding deviated or thickened cartilage that creates a blockage. Incisions are made within the nose (closed rhinoplasty) so scars resulting from your enhancement will not be visible to others. During surgery, Dr. Keyes will identify all regions of your nose which can benefit from a septoplasty and need improvement, so revision surgery will not be needed at a later date.
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Cartilage within the nose should often be reshaped to improve the overall appearance and function of the nasal cavity. There are multiple cosmetic and health-related benefits of having septoplasty surgery including:
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While septoplasty poses several physical and health-related benefits, it can also directly impact the way you feel about yourself and view yourself. Through every nasal surgery procedure that Dr. Keyes performs, he keeps in mind the emotional and personal benefits that tend to upstage even the physical and cosmetic ones. Not only will you adore your new profile and the natural-looking shape of your nose, but your self-esteem will also be evidently augmented and you will no longer have to hide behind your prominent facial features.
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Unreliability of Microsoft Azure calls for third party products and services to supplement Office 365
Instability in Azure has been causing some major down time for Microsoft's Cloud customers, including Office 365 users. According to Microsoft Azures website in the last week "We are experiencing a connectivity issue across multiple Azure Services", "Microsoft is investigating an issue affecting access to some Microsoft services. A spokesperson has said "We are working to restore full access to these services as quickly as possible." The outages are also causing problems for the many customers relying on Azure to host websites. This includes Microsoft itself, whose MSN.com site was inaccessible last Tuesday.
Outages have been an ongoing problem since August. The Microsoft Azure status update website shows a history of outages dating back months. http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/status/#history
Azure outages are a serious problem for Microsoft as they try to sell its cloud-computing service as a cost-effective and reliable solution. Experience shows that you can't rely on their service alone. This is why it is crucial for businesses to have a back-up system in place.
Enhancing Office 365
There are two major issues at play with Microsoft's Cloud Services:
- Problems with outages and downtime
- No one solution can meet the requirements of all customers
Office 365 is reasonably reliable, and Microsoft is working hard to combat down time and outages. Hopefully the platform will achieve the stability required for a serious business solution soon.
Microsoft Office 365 is a good solution that offers a wide range of capabilities, the features and functions meet the needs of a wide range of potential customers. But like most mass-market solutions, not all needs will be met for all customers.
Office 365 customers may need third party products and services to supplement the features and functionalities of the platform.
Further articles about Azure outages here:
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Tom Bashe is an associate broker at Coldwell Banker Residential, a full service Real Estate Brokerage specializing in Residential Real Estate Sales in Southern California. He began his career in real estate prior to graduating high school and was a licensed real estate agent before he received his high school diploma. In 2006, at the ripe old age of 21, Tom became one of the youngest Real Estate Brokers in the industry. In the 11 years since, his team has successfully sold hundreds of properties ranging in price from just over $50,000 to just under $5,000,000. He specializes in selling Single Family dwellings, condos, townhomes, multifamily dwellings, land and estates.
Entertainers paradise in this Monarch floor plan designed by renowned architect, Barry Burkus located at the convenient community of Los Lagos. Upon entry, an open floor plan with towering beamed ceilings and grand fireplace, present flexible use for family and guests alike. The Dual master suites boast an abundance of storage, as well spa-like master baths with large soaking tubs, and lots of natural light. The flexible 3rd bedroom (arranged as den with Murphy bed) is a great guest room, or home office. The kitchen is a chefs dream, with upgraded counter tops and light fixtures - this space opens nicely to the breakfast nook. A sunken wet bar has convenient pass through window to backyard - ideal for the rare home with private saltwater pool and spa. Don't miss this opportunity to move into this furnished home in time for season!
Custom remodeled kitchen and bathrooms and interior modifications make this a prime investment in Los Lagos. Often referred to as the 'two master bedroom plan' the home includes wood floors, beamed ceilings with ceiling fans, Two large master suites, soaking tubs and marble showers and granite countertops. Updated air conditioning units. Vaulted ceilings and oversized tile fireplace. Large living room, dining area with step down wet bar. Two large Patios. One private and one with a view of a meandering stream. Ponds and pools throughout the development. Great for primary residence, 2nd home or income producing investment. Los Lagos was started in 1980 on 35 acres. The eighty-nine beautiful custom homes were designed by renowned architect Barry Burkus.
Possibly one of the most highly upgraded homes in Los Lagos. See attached list of upgrades. Roof replaced in last 2 years with solar padding added under tiles. AC condensers replaced in past ten years. 2 new Air Handlers in attic less than five yrs old, Custom Fireplace mantel with Fire & Ice instead of gas logs, tile throughout the kitchen, living room, dining room, hallways and baths. Recessed lighting in kitchen and living room, fans, extra closet with built-ins added in Master, counters in Master Bath raised with dual sinks. Gourmet Kitchen has designer Cherrywood Cabinets and many cupboards have pull out drawers. Bay windows added in kitchen and dining room. Tile has been replaced on wrap around patio with treated artificial grass and curbing. Enjoy your private stand alone spa on the patio after your $35 to $50 round of golf at the Indian Wells Golf Resort with Indian Wells Residents card as well as 20% discounts at many Indian Wells restaurants.
Awe -Inspiring water views are enjoyed from this quiet and upgraded desert home. Charming interiors, custom-quality upgrades and breathtaking views combine to create comfort, style and entertaining enjoyment. You've found the perfect home for a large family and pets. Private yard with lush landscaping sets the tone for the best in family entertaining. Spacious floor plan promotes family interaction and togetherness. Cook's kitchen includes granite countertops, rich wood cabinetry, tile flooring and stock-up pantry space. Impeccable quality is found throughout with carpeted bedrooms that are private and peaceful retreats for all. Master suite provides ample space with a large bath including all the comforts you'd find in a higher end resort home. The family lifestyle is perfectly addressed in this charming home at a popular location where everyone wants to be!
This spacious RENOVATED home features; an open floor plan with vaulted wood beam ceilings and floor-to-ceiling great room fireplace, high gloss marble tile floors in the main living areas, a detached office casita off of the home's front gated courtyard entry, two master bedroom suites each with plantation shutters and a large en-suite bathroom, a chef's kitchen with custom cabinets, slab granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, a breakfast nook, and large, private side and rear (with built-in BBQ) yard patios and a NEW ROOF. The third bedroom, currently used as a den/media room, features double doors for easy foyer access and an adjoining bathroom. The home is being offered FURNISHED, per inventory. The Los Lagos community provides its residents with 4 community pools and spas and 4 lighted community tennis court AND enjoy all the perks of being an Indian Wells resident.
Beautifully remodeled 3BD/3BA home located behind the gates of Los Lagos, in the heart of Indian Wells. This private gated community offers a tranquil setting amidst numerous streams and waterways, weaving through lush vegetation, along with 4 pools/ spas & tennis courts. The home sits on a premium south facing lot and has been immaculately maintained. It features high vaulted ceilings, custom flooring, extensive lighting, multiple windows & doors, two master suites, formal dining room, great room with decorative fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen with upgraded cabinets and appliances. The outdoor living area boasts magnificent southwest mountain views, with an enclosed patio area overlooking a nearby lake and stream. Indian Wells residents enjoy discounted golf and use of the Hyatt Fitness Center. Offered Furnished per inventory list. Bonus: Solar Powered.
Los Lagos offers some of the most beautiful lake front properties in Indian Wells. This sophisticated, quiet Southern California community offers breathtaking views with serene lakes, meandering streams, greenbelt areas, and walking paths. Residents enjoy the use of four pools and spas, four lighted tennis courts, and the privacy of a secure gated community. It's the perfect place for upscale, yet affordable living.
Homeowners love viewing the incredible mountains from their huge rooms with soaring vaulted ceilings and large picture windows. Custom lighting adds to the tranquility of these homes as well as spacious living rooms and cozy fireplaces. Gourmet kitchens welcome the chef of your family with granite counters, custom cabinets, breakfast nooks, and stainless steel appliances. And many homes offer two master suites so that family and friends can enjoy their stay while having some privacy of their own. Los Logos offers mature landscaping and professionally maintained water features. The management takes great pride in keeping the neighborhood pristine, creating a relaxing atmosphere for its residents and guests. With the use of several patios at each house, this neighborhood is wonderfully designed for outdoor living and entertaining.
Besides enjoying the many perks of Los Lagos, residents also have access to a variety of city amenities. They can take advantage of $35-rounds of golf at the Indian wells Golf Resort or workout at the gym facilities at Hyatt Grand Champions Resort. There are also many discounts to local resorts, spa treatments, golf, tennis, stores, and fine restaurants. The list is endless for fun local activities including sports tournaments and cultural events. Students in this community have access to Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Palm Desert Charter Middle, and Palm Desert High School. This is a low crime area under the protection of public services from the Indian Wells fire, police, and medical departments.
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Some of BlackBerry 10's top apps will be receiving big updates soon, with another being Work Wide for the BlackBerry Passport and all other BB10 smartphones.
So far, the Work Wide developers (Brian Scheirer and Olaf Hanson) have "improved on all the apps that already were built in, improved styling, added support for French, German, Spanish, expanded Work Wide's support to ALL BlackBerry 10 devices, and arguably our biggest addition has been the inclusion of text messaging (sms/mms)."
The developers are now preparing to release version 1.3 of Work Wide, which will continue to "improve all the features you know and love in Work Wide AND adds another very popular app into the mix. We aren't sharing what this app is quite yet but Work Wide will present it in a new and unique way."
If you've been considering getting the Work Wide app, now may be the best time. The Work Wide developers have noted that once version 1.3 is rolled out there will also be a price increase.
Currently, Work Wide is available for $2.99, but will be increased to $3.99 once version 1.3 is made available.
Check out Work Wide in BlackBerry World here.


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Episode Seven - Agreement On Everything But The Fish?
We're still a car podcast, we swear! Jonathon talks about his time in a reproduction Ferrari F312, Manuel discusses his plans for his first real review of the Corvette, and Ashton continues to be pedantic.
Oh, we also argue about sushi. That's just how we roll.
Even though we forgot to record ads, we're professionals, this episode is brought to you by Lucid from Totem Nutrition. Fans of countersteer can use the code COUNTERSTEER2018 for 15% of their first order.


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I'm not a pro as regards portraits, that's why I "hired" MoneyK: to train myself, to study the human figure, to understand light.
Here's an attempt with a bare flashlight.
I wish you all a wonderful Thursday night.
Now I have to set the studio for this afternoon's meeting (Light Garage – random photography lessons. Want to know more? Just check the official website Barbara Pedemonte – Light Garage).
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Brief preface: I just wrote this today and created this blog in about five minutes because I knew that I needed to get this out there, into the universe, before I lost the nerve or my anxiety tricked me into thinking that it really wasn't so important (because, as the title says, anxiety lies). It is unedited and written in a flurry of emotion, so please take it for what it is. Once I take the time to really think and plan, I'm sure this first post and blog as a whole will undergo some major changes and/or disappear entirely. Of course, I'm writing this entire preface on the assumption that someone is actually going to read this, which is definitely presumptuous and probably delusional. Oh, and the "why I'm here" in the title is referring to this blog specifically, not meant in any philosophical sense. There will be no philosophy in this post. So if that's what you're here for, you should probably leave. Unless you have anxiety. Or enjoy nonsensical ramblings. In that case, feel free to stay. Preface over.
It really does take bravery to start. I've been using Stephen King's quote for so long ("You can, you should, and if you're brave enough to start, you will"), but I don't think it really clicked until just now as I was sitting at the breakfast table, thinking about all of the things I could do with my life… all of the things that I talk about doing, think about doing, really want to do… but don't. I've been like this for so long that I rarely ponder anymore why exactly I am like this. I don't question my motives, my true, deep feelings… what it is inside of me that stops me from doing the things that I know, know, know for a fact would make me happy. Granted, some of them are more difficult: being more present, not worrying so much, practicing gratefulness, picking a "career" path, etc. Those I don't do because they're hard and I'm not exactly sure where to start and it's so much easier to not start at all. But that doesn't explain the easier things that would make me so much happier while requiring so little actual effort: getting up early each day to enjoy the quiet and peace of the morning, having tea before bed each night, practicing yoga, going on more walks, writing a little each day. While it's never easy to build a new habit, no matter how small it may be, this doesn't account for my problem. My biggest problem is not being consistent in my habits (although don't we all struggle with that sometimes?). My problem is never starting the habit to begin with. It's this deep-seated anxiety that I feel every time I consider it, this automatic tightening, like my body is trying to physically close itself off. My heart starts to beat faster, I forget to breathe, and suddenly it makes so much more sense to just stay in bed or not pick up that pen or not walk out the door and drive to the yoga studio conveniently located two miles from my apartment. It makes more sense because my body loosens as soon as I let go of this notion. It relaxes as soon as I abandon the idea of trying something new, doing something that would make my life better. Not to say that I feel happy, exactly. It would be more accurate to say that I just feel less. When I decide to stay in bed instead of getting up at my 6:30 alarm or stay home instead of going to that yoga class, my anxiety goes back down to its normal, background noise level. It doesn't go away, it just quiets, waiting to rear its head up when I start to again consider something it doesn't approve of. I just realized as I was writing… that right now, in this moment the anxiety is gone. I'm writing about it and thinking about it, but not feeling it. It happened almost as soon as my fingers started flying across the keyboard. That usual, low-level anxiety that I'm so used to living with every moment of every day, that sense of unease that is so constant that it's almost easy to become numb to it… it disappeared as soon as I started writing. And yet this is what my anxiety keeps me from doing. This is what it convinces me will make me feel worse. Why do I listen? This has happened before. It always happens when I start writing. The noise and the sadness and the fear and the dread just slip away. And now I'm crying because I wish I could always feel like this or at least remember this when the anxiety tries to take the wheel. I want to remember that anxiety lies, that anxiety is a selfish, manipulative bitch, that I have a tool right at my fingertips (literally) that can help me not to feel so bad. So of course it's one of the many things that the anxiety has tried to take away from me (and, let's be honest, has succeeded). I don't want to do this anymore. I want to be braver than the anxiety makes me feel. I want to be brave enough to start… start anything. I want to be brave enough to start one thing and then the next and then the next. I know that I'll probably never kick anxiety out all together, but I want to take it out of the driver's seat. Which reminds me…
As I was writing, I remembered something that I read recently by Elizabeth Gilbert. I just read it again and, in light of my recent revelations and simply because of who I am as a person, burst into tears:
Dearest Fear:
Creativity and I are about to go on a road trip together. I understand you'll be joining us, because you always do. I acknowledge that you believe you have an important job to do in my life, and that you take your job seriously. Apparently your job is to induce complete panic whenever I'm about to do anything interesting—and, may I say, you are superb at your job. So by all means, keep doing your job, if you feel you must. But I will also be doing my job on this road trip, which is to work hard and stay focused. And Creativity will be doing its job, which is to remain stimulating and inspiring. There's plenty of room in this vehicle for all of us, so make yourself at home, but understand this: Creativity and I are the only ones who will be making any decisions along the way. I recognize and respect that you are part of this family, and so I will never exclude you from our activities, but still—your suggestions will never be followed. You're allowed to have a seat, and you're allowed to have a voice, but you are not allowed to have a vote. You're not allowed to touch the road maps; you're not allowed to suggest detours; you're not allowed to fiddle with the temperature. Dude, you're not even allowed to touch the radio. But above all else, my dear old familiar friend, you are absolutely forbidden to drive."
This is my new mantra, my new anthem, my new way to try to live each day. My anxiety, my fear, can no longer be in control. I don't know how I'm going to even begin to take that control back in most aspects of my life. I don't know how to overpower someone who I've already given control of the maps, the thermostat, the steering wheel, even the fucking radio. But at least I know of one safe place, one sanctuary where the anxiety cannot touch me, and that is here on the page. And so that is where I will start.


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M31's Intriguing Nucleus
Hubble telescope observations have yielded insights into the Andromeda Galaxy's (M31's) complex nucleus. New images from Hubble uncovered a disk of young, hot, blue stars swirling around a supermassive black hole. The disk is nested inside an elliptical ring of older, cooler, red stars, seen in previous Hubble observations. The inset images show M31's bright core and a view of the entire galaxy.


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A Humanist Ceremony for everyone who wants one
Too few people in the UK are aware that they can celebrate significant occasions in their life - and death - in a non-religious way. Through its network of trained and accredited humanist celebrants, the British Humanist Association (BHA) already provides humanist funerals, weddings, baby namings and other ceremonies in most parts of England and Wales. We seek to raise awareness that Humanist Ceremonies are available for everyone.


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Ben Rawding came up big in the fourth quarter, tipping in an offensive rebound at a key point and scoring nine of his game-high 20 points in the final frame as Blackhawk withstood a late New Castle rally to win, 63-58.
The Cougars, now 4-3 over all and 2-1 in Section 2-AAA, had four players score in double figures as Mike Pearson scored 16 and Zack Hayward and D.J. Damazo each added 11.
After three quarters, Blackhawk led 39-34 but the Red Hurricane almost double its point total in the final quarter. Blackhawk clinched the game at the free throw line, making 16 of 20 in the final quarter and 20 of 26 for the game.
New Brighton 54, Summit Academy 47 D.J. Pearson scored 17 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked four shots as the Lions improved to 2-1 in Section 2-AA.
Moon Area 57, South Park 51 Aaron Johnson scored 23 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Moon Area stayed unbeaten in Section 4-AAA. Ryan Falbo added 15 points.
Beaver 52, Ellwood City 43 Matt DiNuzzo scored 12 points to lead Beaver to the Section 2-AAA win. Chaz Roth was the game�s scoring leader with 16 points for Ellwood City.
Cornell 73, Trinity Christian 32 Ryan McCutcheon had 22 points and 11 rebounds and Brett Gibson 21 points and 10 rebounds as Cornell opened its Section 4-A season in impressive style.
Beaver Falls 90, South Side 50 Brock Van Lier, Todd Thomas and B.J. McBryde scored 15 points each to lead Beaver Falls over South Side, which turned the ball over 37 times.
Riverside 70, Western Beaver 47 Shane Rusnock had 19 points, and Riverside used a dominant second half to pull away in a game they led only 35-30 at halftime. Brothers Hunter and Dustin Creel led Western Beaver (0-7) with 14 points each.
Sewickley Academy 82, Vincentian 64 Junior Peter Schramm had 23 points and 21 rebounds as Sewickley Academy won its Section 4-A opener. Tom Droney added 22 points and 12 assists.
Aliquippa 64, Avonworth 29 Chaquille Pratt had 11 points, and every Quip who played scored in moving Aliquippa�s Section 6-AA record to 3-1.
Rochester 61, Shenango 43 Trey Johnson, Jason Adamson, and E.J. Blackwell each scored 15 points as the Rams grabbed their first section win of the season on the road.
Beaver 76, Quigley Catholic 51 Carly Vendemia scored 30 points as Beaver jumped to a 41-22 halftime lead and won the non-section game going away. Kayla Taormina led Quigley with 19 points.
Sweet honored West Allegheny senior goaltender Anthony Sweet was one of three area players named as the PIHL players of the month for November. Sweet, who leads the league with a 1.11 goals against average through nine games in November, was honored by the Penguins on Tuesday.


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Driving demand has been a new package of software that bundles programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator together.
Net income for the quarter topped analysts' forecasts and more than doubled from a year ago to $123m (£67m), or 50 cents a share.
Sales also surged, jumping to $423.3m and prompting Adobe to increase its revenue targets for the full year.
The company is benefiting from the increasing digitisation of documents, images, video and audio both at home and in the office, analysts said.
To meet changes in the marketplace, Adobe released its Creative Suite package that lets companies buy a number of programs rather than have to shell out for each one separately.
The pick up in demand surprised even the company and Creative Suite accounted for about 15% of total revenue during the first quarter.
Underpinning the new products, meanwhile, is the company's Acrobat software that lets users create and manage documents in the Portable Data Format (PDF).
Many large firms, particularly those in the finance and legal sectors, are trying to streamline their operations and are replacing paper with electronic documents.
Adobe's first quarter is expected to be stronger than its second and analysts are predicting a drop off in sales because of the Easter holidays and shorter months.
That should not rein in growth too much, however, with revenue for the full year now forecast to rise to between $1.475bn to $1.5bn. That would be an annual growth rate of about 15%.
Shares in Adobe climbed to $38.92 in after-hours trade in New York after earlier closing up at $36.27 on the Nasdaq.


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Here is the next page, which is used for the worship. It has a drawing of the kalash symbolising prosperity and auspiciousness. It says "Shri Pujanu Pano" (Shri=Lakshmi, Puja=Worship, Pano=Page).
The pages inside the book are also a reflection of the diverse cultural / business practices of Mumbai's trading communities. The daily sunrise and sunset times are mentioned, to accommodate some practices such as Jain community's requirement to know the 'hora' or muhurat. The Jain working day is broken into 12 horas, beginning at sunrise and ending with sunset. Each hora is influenced by a particular planet and may or may not be suitable for undertaking a new activity.
When I went to Mangaldas Market, I also saw the shops busy folding and stacking red cloth. This cloth is used as the base of a raised platform where the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are installed. It will be purchased wholesale from Mangaldas Market by many dealers, and they will sell it all over Mumbai, to the business community.
|Chopda Pujan, Swaminarayan Temple Mumbai. Photo Source: ProKerala
|Maharashtrian traders performing chopda pujan: Source: PTI


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