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In my journey to create architectedfutures.net, one of the things I'm dealing with is a platform infrastructure choice. My current focus is an investigation of Drupal and WordPress. I haven't chosen between them yet, and I believe either could do a good job for 80 percent of what I want to do, but there are definite differences in the way the job would get done, and, in the end, what gets done. So I'm digging in further, doing additional experimentation, and even toying with some concepts where I might use both. I often go back to basics, core principles, to help clarify my thinking in this process and ask myself: "What is the goal? What are you trying to do? Which is the better approach to getting there?" This post is a reflection in that vein. This post is also trying to document some history for those who are interested in following, or joining, my journey.
My goals early on were different from what they are today, and they've led to experimentation with different platforms and different approaches. I don't suggest that anyone else take the same path that I've followed. I don't know how many others, if anyone, are likely driven by the same motivations or aspirations. I doubt that very many of you could afford to spend as much time as I have on the project without being forced to some form of closure, unless you are doing it as an avocation. One reason for how long things have taken me has been resources. The resources available for my project to date have principally been my time and talents. Plus, my tools and external support are all self-funded. I've come to rely a lot on Google and open source, community college computer science classes, and learning to configure of my own environments on my home computers. (Luckily I have a background of 35 years of professional IT experience to help find my way through the maze.) Another reason for lack of closure with my project has to do with scope creep. Some of it wasn't really 'creep' so much as being distracted with multiple competing, non-aligning tasks; simultaneously tackling technical objectives and trying to address and accomplish seemingly unrelated business management processes. Some of it was expansion and evolution of vision. Some of it was just scope creep.
On the technical path, in the beginning (2005), I was looking for a platform to build a web site for Architected Futures™, the business entity I had just founded, where we could advertise our presence, and something where I could build a functional prototype of some core components of my Entity Architecture Tool Suite™ (EATS™). (At the time I called it BEAMS – Business Engineering and Analytic Modeling System.) I wanted the prototype to support web delivery of the software product, and I researched web content management systems (CMS). Not knowing a lot about this space, and not finding much substance in the available documentation, I decided to learn to swim the old-fashioned way – jump in the water. I bought a hosted account at GoDaddy and looked at what they had available: Geeglog, Mambo, PostNuke and Xoops. Based on a feature comparison I decided to dig deeper into PostNuke and I tried to get a feel for what its capabilities were by actually installing it, trying to configure it and looking at the code. At the same time I continued trying to check my options based on the offerings at cmsmatrix.org. (It takes a while to sort and sift through over 168 offerings when you can't do direct comparison by feature.) Eventually I found and isolated TikiWiki. TikiWiki had a nice suite of functions, appeared to have a reasonable approach toward security (permissions) and it had an architecture that claimed to be amenable to customization and extension; so I switched my approach to use TikiWiki as my base platform. When I had problems using TikiWiki in the GoDaddy environment, I found another web hosting company that was TikiWiki friendly.
TikiWiki worked for me for a time. I was able to develop some functional plugin extensions that integrated into the TikiWiki framework to do basic CRUD (create, read, update and display) functions against my content repository. But, as my needs became more advanced, my issues with TikiWiki grew. The platform had been useful in validating that some of my concepts could be accomplished with PHP and MySQL, but the framework was wrong for other things I wanted to do. The code was difficult to find my way around, and as is typical of most open source, there wasn't much good documentation. If you want to know how things work, you reverse engineer the source code – often without a road map. (Thank heavens for cross-reference tools.)
PHP Frameworks
After TikiWiki, I researched and tried a number of PHP frameworks. At the time I wasn't so much interested in a system that offered all the groupware features that were part of TikiWiki's promise (forums, blogs, link directories, a wiki, articles, RSS feeds, etc.). Those elements were nice, but I wanted to concentrate on the core EATS™ functions. And I wanted to develop my code in a more object-oriented way. I wanted to drive my processing using a document-centric, message-based architecture, and I wanted to move to PHP5 and OO development. So, rather than looking for a new "web solution" I tried to concentrate on something that would give me a structured framework for development of a CMS using PHP5; something that I could leverage so that I wouldn't need to build everything from scratch. By early 2007 I had done research into a number of offerings and had completed some experimentation on ModX, the Zend Framework and Symfony; all of which looked initially appealing but none of which were fully satisfying. I was trying to do something that wasn't aligned well with what other people were designing these packages for, and making the different goals play well together wasn't going well. In the end I gave up on trying to fight someone else's concept of how I should construct a web-delivery system and I decided to go ahead and create a proprietary platform. That worked, and I made further progress on advancing the EATS™ software using my own PHP framework.
While I was developing prototype code for the content repository in PHP, I was also developing a web framework to host and deliver the core code, and evolving conceptual designs and specifications for the higher level EATS™ functionality. Once I had certain core concepts prototyped in PHP, I then started moving them to a Java implementation, experimenting with both desktop Java and web delivered Java based on Apache Tomcat and Servlets. For good measure I even worked with C# and Microsoft's .Net technologies. I wanted to satisfy myself that the architecture was implementation technology agnostic. By building it, or at least critical pieces, in PHP, Java and C# I knew it was more than just wishful thinking. In addition, during this time period, I spent some time studying and experimenting with GIS technologies, discovering their associated implementation requirements.
For a number of reasons, once the Java development started rolling, Java became the primary implementation vehicle for the evolving EATS™ software and the PHP code got sidelined. (It gets tough to keep focus on that many balls in the air at the same time.) Over the last year or so, based on what I'm trying to do with EATS™, the Java exercise has moved toward Eclipse with investigations of the Rich Client Platform (RCP), OSGi, and the Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF), some of which potentially re-introduces platform dependencies, for different, to me more legitimate, reasons. Java is also the infrastructure platform that makes the most sense from a commercial development basis.
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You've probably heard of the mirror test: place a mirror in front of an animal, and see if they can recognize their reflection. Quick, easy, fun to try on the family dog, and thus far only ever successfully passed by humans, magpies, and a handful of primates, elephants, and cetaceans (Ari & D'Agostino, 2016). Even human children below the age of 18 months have trouble identifying themselves in a mirror (Lewis, 1979). However, according to a study published in the Journal of Ethology this past March, it may be time to add manta rays to the list of animals capable of displaying self-recognition, and if so, they'd be the first fish to accomplish this feat of cognition… ever.
Researchers from the University of South Florida tried out the mirror test on two giant manta rays living at the Bahamas' Atlantis Aquarium, placing a mirror in their enclosure for a 16-day period, and they witnessed some truly stunning results. The animals were observed to repetitively circle the mirror, lifting their fins and turning sideways to bare their bellies to the reflective surface, but displayed no aggressive behaviors towards the mirror, nor any of the coloring changes previously shown to occur when a ray meets a new individual (Ari, 2014). These behaviors would seem to suggest that the rays were testing whether their reflection moved when they did, and could even have been trying to use it to view areas of their bodies that are normally out of sight. Both of these things would indicate that the rays recognized their mirror images as themselves.
You can watch a sample of these behaviors, below:
Future replication of this research will be necessary to confirm whether the behaviors exhibited by the two animals surveyed in this study are true of their species as a whole, and whether they do in fact represent the act of self-recognition. It's possible that these behaviors could have arisen from a general sense of curiosity towards the ray's shiny new toy, rather than anything truly self-oriented. However, these findings would not be completely unprecedented, as giant manta rays do possess the largest brains of any fish species (Ari, 2011). And after this study, it certainly seems that they can put that big brain to use.
Ari, C., D'Agostino, D. P. (2016). Contingency checking and self-directed behaviors in giant manta rays: Do elasmobranches have self-awareness? Journal of Ethology 34, 1-8.
Ari, C. (2014). Rapid coloration changes of manta rays (Mobulidae). Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 113, 180–193.
Ari, C. (2011). Encephalization and brain organization of mobulid rays (Myliobatiformes, Elasmobranchii) with ecological perspectives. Open Anatomy 3, 1–13.
Lewis, M., Brooks-Gunn, J. (1979). Social cognition and the acquisition of self. New York: Plenum Press. p. 296.

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Across Europe by train to Bucharest for a Danube River cruise.
For most people, getting to Bucharest, Romania for a Danube river cruise is easy. Fly to Bucharest, collect your luggage and you're there. Done. But because I don't fly, the Dacia Express overnight train from Vienna to Bucharest was my only option.
My 24-day Danube cruise aboard Uniworld's River Duchess would begin in Rousse, Romania, but Bucharest was our meeting point. I was aboard the MSC Splendida on a seven-night Mediterranean cruise but left the ship one day early in Marseille, in order to reach Bucharest in only two nights. There was no time to spare and no margin for error.
Reality check.
1. Three-hour train from Marseille to Paris.
2. Taxi from Paris Gare de Lyon to Paris Est.
3. Overnight train from Paris Est to Munich. 11 hours.
4. Four-hour train from Munich to Vienna. Wait five hours.
5. Board the Dacia Express overnight from Vienna to Bucharest. 25 hours.
Time to board the train.
As a glaring headlight signaled the approach of the Dacia Express, my excitement grew at the thought of yet another train adventure. A small electric cart driven by an even smaller woman wearing a drab blue uniform, parked in front of my coach car. Here were our clean linens, neatly folded. She unloaded the cart and carried the wrapped bundles onto the train.
Once underway, she introduced herself as the conductor of our car. I was sternly advised to stay in my room with all three door locks engaged and not to open the door without first using the peep-hole. Without a dining car or even a club car, I wasn't planning to go anywhere.
Here is my two minute video tour of the sleeping car aboard the Dacia Express:
It was going to be a long night.
With the exception of a few quick visits to the bathroom at the other end of the car, I wouldn't leave my room for the next 25 hours. There was no dining car, despite the online photo of happy people having a meal. Luckily, I brought a couple liters of water, cheese, bread and chocolate. I learned on my 11-hour train from Paris to Munich – despite enticing photos, don't expect dining cars on overnight trains. Doors bolted, I snuggled under my duvet and watched movies on my ipod. Sometime around 1am I fell asleep.
Without warning, train came to a jarring halt. Men were pounding on doors, yelling, "Passport photos, show passport photos. Open doors now!" Startled but not totally panicked, I remembered rumors about unexpected passport checks at the border into Romania and Hungary.
Cautiously I opened my door and saw a pistol-packing, quasi-uniformed guard. "Passport photo, you have passport photo?" I immediately handed over my passport. Then he requested my train ticket, which I surrendered. Several minutes passed, and as he handed back my documents, added, "Have a nice trip."
Here we go again.
Once again under the thin duvet, I fell back to sleep only to be awakened minutes later when the train again abruptly stopped. And once again men were shouting in the corridor and pounding even louder on the doors. Since I thought we had already met the Romanian police, who were these men?
With marked hesitation, I opened the door. "Show passport!" he demanded. I handed him my documents. This man was dressed similarly to the last inspector; dark clothes, pistol in its holster.
Laboring over every page of my passport, he asked, "Where are you going?" I replied, "to Bucharest." He wanted to know why I was going there, for how long, where I'd stay, where I was from and my occupation. I complied with his questioning and hoped he'd pivot and leave. Note to self: next time, don't say "journalist" for occupation.
Still shaking, I extended my free hand and accepted my newly stamped passport. He didn't leave. Instead, he stepped into my compartment. He looked under the small wooden platform bed. Standing on tiptoe, he peered into the overhead storage area. Finding no one and nothing of interest, he said, "Have a nice trip."
If the conductor had told me that both the Hungarian and Romanian police would board the train in the middle of the night, this incredibly frightening experience could have been avoided. Chalk it up to experience.
Where is everyone?
On my morning jaunt to the bathroom, almost every compartment door was open with no one inside. Quite a contrast from the previous night when there wasn't a single door open, with voices heard from within. Now the coach was eerily empty.
Our train rumbled past the distant snowcapped Carpathian mountains, springtime's newly plowed fields, and small-town station masters who held simple red or green signal signs. These were the highlights of my trip.
At 10:30am, about an hour late, we pulled into Bucharest Gara de Nord station.
I had arranged for a driver to meet me on the platform and luckily he was there. Within minutes we were in his car heading to the Radisson Blu Hotel for a two-night stay before our river cruise.
Looking back.
It's an incredible train ride and I'm amazed I did it. While terrifying and unnerving, the romance of following the path of the historic Orient Express was just too alluring and mysterious to resist. And my only way to get to Bucharest. Next time, though, it won't be on the Dacia Express.
I'm the editor and creator of CruiseMaven.com, a solo traveler cruising the world on waves and wheels, collecting recipes along the way. I hope my articles and photos entertain, advise and inspire you to travel the world without flying. Take a breath…stop for a local meal and a glass of wine along the way.


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How do you feel about money? Do you enjoy looking at your bank account or do you avoid it like the plague? When you think about your financial situation, do you feel confidence or guilt? Everyone has a relationship with money and while some people treat their money like a trusted friend, others view it with guilt, fear, and frustration.
Are you wondering if you have an unhealthy relationship with money? I went to some of the experts to find out signs that you need to change your relationship with money ASAP.
You keep ending up in the same financial situation
Brandon R. Redman, managing partner at Securian Advisors Northwest told me that one of the first signs that your relationship with money is on the rocks is if you keep ending up in the same financial situation, or worse, despite trying to change it through means like debt consolidation.
If that's the case, Redman said, "It's not a money issue, it's a behavioral issue. While the relief of being temporarily debt free, or cash-flow positive was great, it didn't translate into forced savings. Instead, it translated to the same behaviors that led to the problem in the first place."
You avoid planning for the future
Another sign that you need to check your relationship with money is if you're not taking a longterm view of your finances. Clint Thomas, cofounder of Integrity Wealth Solutions and certified financial planner, told me, "People can always come up with excuses of why not to plan: I don't have money now, I'll figure it out later, someone else will do it for me, or it's too overwhelming." This kind of procrastination won't get you anywhere.
Redman agreed. He told me it's not a good sign if "when faced with retirement savings options at work, your response is, I'm too young to worry about that now. I want to live my life and have fun while I can. I can save for retirement later." However, he added, "The power of compound interest is significant, and the financial impact of waiting for one, two, three years isn't something you can make up. Start saving today, even if it's a little bit. You can still live your life, but you'll be so much better off."
Thomas noted that sometimes people avoid budgeting because "it can seem too overwhelming and frankly, not fun. Some people like to stay intentionally ignorant. But staying on top of your finances and having a plan can be very liberating and make life much happier."
You have no consistent money strategies
Redman told me you may have an unhealthy relationship with money if "you have no consistent strategies… anywhere" for paying off your debt. He continued, "Whether it's investing for retirement, building up savings, or paying off debt, each month seems to have a different approach and a different priority" when there isn't a plan in place.
He added that you should pay attention to what you're doing and create a more consistent plan. He told me, "Shuffling funds from one account to another, addressing one money fire and then the next, won't get you as far as a consistent, well-thought-out plan would."
You feel powerless when it comes to money
Do you ever feel like you have no power over your finances? That's another sign that you and money need some relationship counseling. Rebecca Brown, certified money coach told me, "Feeling powerless can show up in patterns of avoidance or sticking one's head in the sand. It also presents itself as feeling apathetic, without any desire to face your money situation."
She added, "When an individual feels powerless they are operating from the 'Innocent' or the 'Victim' money archetype. They may blame their money challenges on external forces or they may operate from a place of fear or unwillingness to face their present money reality."
If you feel powerless about money, know that it's just your perception, and not reality. You can create a plan to improve your finances moving forward. Once you realize changes are in your power, you will be able to move forward and forge a more positive relationship with money.
You feel fearful about money
Another emotion that often comes up with regards to money is fear, according to Brown. She told me, "Oftentimes [the fear is] because there is a lack of knowledge around their true money situation. It can also be a chronic fear of 'never enough-ness' or a fear that financial calamity is just around the corner."
It's dangerous to come from a place of fear with your finances. Brown continued, "When operating from a place of fear, individuals avoid stepping into their power and taking control of their money situation. They are unable to enjoy the abundant life that may be right in front of them because they are focused on their fears instead of on the real, present moment in front of them."
You spend more than you earn
Do you, like many Americans, spend more than you earn, amassing lots of credit card debt? If so, it's time to make a change. Thomas told me you may have an unhealthy relationship with money if "you're living a lifestyle you can't afford — if you are constantly trying to keep up with the Joneses, not saving, and putting everything on credit then it creates a very unhealthy relationship because you can never have enough."
These behaviors lead down a financial road you don't want to take. Thomas continued, "This lifestyle typically leads to being in major debt which is extremely difficult to get out of. Living at or below your means allows you to save for your future and be happy that you aren't burying yourself in debt."
You don't use money to enjoy your life
On the flip side, hoarding your money is also detrimental. Thomas explained, "If you hoard money and material things and are so frugal that you don't enjoy life and the experiences it has to offer, it's unhealthy." He went on to say that we shouldn't accumulate money just for "the sake of accumulating money." He explained, "You need to take advantage of the hard work that you do and enjoy life. Reward yourself with experiences or things or donating to charity and other community projects."
So if you're someone who has plenty of money, but holding on to it out of fear, let yourself live a little. Your money should help you enjoy your life.
You feel conflicted about money
Whether you believe that money is the root of all evil or, conversely, that money is the answer to all your problems, making judgments about money is also a sign that you and money need to repair your relationship.
Brown told me, "Money is ultimately neither good or bad. Sometimes people feel conflicted about money either on the giving end or on the receiving end as they grapple with this idea of good money and bad money. They have a love/hate relationship with money which can cause them to repel the very thing they are trying to attract."
Instead of viewing money as good or bad, see it for what it is — a tool that can help you achieve what you want in your life.


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The Search for Ramona Price
Police Think 7-Year-Old, Missing Since 1961, May Be Entombed in Winchester Overpass
Santa Barbara police plan to release cadaver dogs at the Winchester Overpass construction site on Wednesday, in hopes of finding traces of the long-missing Ramona Price.
Price was just 7, with dark hair cut pixie-style, when she walked from her Oak Avenue home on Santa Barbara's Westside home on Saturday, September 2, 1961. She was heading for the Price family's new home, but never got there.
Her body has never been found. Now, the name of a possible suspect has emerged, a serial killer of children in another county with a connection to the Winchester Overpass that was being built at about the time of Price's disappearance, according to police.
Police aren't saying more, pending a press conference Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the overpass. They aren't releasing the suspect's name, other than saying that he died in prison many years ago. They concede that it's a long shot that Price will be found.
In my 1992 book, Around Santa Barbara County with Barney, I wrote that Gerald Lowery, then a patrolman and later police chief, recalled that a highway construction worker was arrested in the San Diego area. He was accused of murdering children around the state and disposing of their bodies in fresh freeway cement. But he was never charged in Price's case and does not appear to be the suspect police have in mind now.
Back on that fateful day in 1961, the Price family was excited, preparing to move to a new home in Goleta. Without telling anyone, Ramona decided to walk to her new home at about 11 a.m., not realizing that it was miles away. Just before noon, the family, busy packing, missed her.
But she was gone. Bloodhounds traced her 1.9 miles down Modoc Road. Then, nothing. Two brothers, 44 and 55, came under heavy suspicion after they told of speaking to Price when she walked past their parked car as they drank wine.
Price, they said, was walking purposefully. "Where do you think you're going?" one brother said he asked her.
"I've got to go somewhere," she replied and kept on walking. They were investigated and freed.
Her apparent abduction took place just two-tenths of a mile farther down Modoc Road, police came to believe. A mystery witness told police of seeing a child climb into a faded blue 1953 or 1954 Plymouth sedan at the point where the bloodhounds lost her scent.
Perhaps the weary girl decided to accept a ride from a friendly stranger, although her parents had warned her against it.
Over the years I've talked to retired officers who worked on possible leads, never giving up hope. Her parents moved out of state later in the 1960s.


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one of the troubles I have with coteaching in three different classrooms is the freeze signal. most of the teachers at my school have these fabulous chimes we all bought from responsive classroom training (I have my own from my days in the classroom). the chime makes the most pleasant yet loud calming noise and each teacher has trained their children to freeze when they hear the sound of the bell. this is fabulous. yet each teacher has trained their class to freeze in a specific position- some freeze with their hands on their shoulders, others put a finger on their lip and one hand in the air, and others have their students fold their arms over their chest. this is all fabulous for the classes and it works like a charm. except I feel like a mouse in some sick lab experiment. I hear the bell and without thinking throw my hands into one of the quiet positions, then look around at the confused stares and realize i'm the only one with a hand in the air. there is nothing like having five year olds whisper about you as "crazy mrs lipstick flappin her arms again"
if I have a mental breakdown this year it may be from the bells. then again, there are many other reasons that may lead to a break down. the bells just might push me over the edge.
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Coteaching woes
2 comments:
- Snippety Gibbet said...
I didn't know about the bell signal. Before Christmas I brought in a bell as an attention getter. The first time I rang it and the kids threw their hands on their shoulders, I was highly puzzled about what the heck they were doing. All I could do was laugh at them.
- 15 January, 2009
- Splatypus said...
Oh man I miss you!!!
- 22 January, 2009
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Mission and Vision
At Vista Oaks, we will create a respectful learning environment where each student can reach his or her fullest potential through an individualized, standards-based educational program structured for student's success.
Because we believe that every student can succeed, Vista Oaks Charter School will:
- Provide each student with an engaging and relevant learning experience;
- Incorporate rigorous educational opportunities that improve academic achievement;
- Consider the unique learning style and needs of each student when planning his or her academic program;
- Promote personal responsibility and ownership in planning for one's future; and
- Serve students with exemplary, dedicated teachers and staff
Means to Achieving Mission and Vision
Vista Oaks will provide the following to our students:
Provide each student with an engaging and relevant learning experienceIncorporate rigorous educational opportunities that improve academic achievementConsider the unique learning style and needs of each student when planning his or her individualized academic programPromote personal responsibility and ownership in planning for one's futureServe students with exemplary, dedicated teachers and staff
Provide each student with an engaging and relevant learning experience
- A hybrid independent study program that offers on-line, on-site and independent study courses to meet each student's unique needs
- Provide access to the latest technology to enhance learning, including hands-on computer engineering classes, use of SMART Boards, and state of the art computer labs
- Flexibility that allows older students to participate concurrently in R.O.P. and community college programs
- Research-based intervention programs to help bridge academic deficiencies
- Access to one-on-one and small group tutoring for both the struggling student and the student needing a challenge
- Design instruction that ensures students are college and career ready by the end of high school
- a-g approved courses for college-bound high school students
- Upon enrollment, students complete thorough assessments to identify academic strengths and weaknesses
- A personalized learning plan is developed for each student based on the assessment results, student's goals and life circumstances
- A flexible school day that considers each student's personal obstacles without lowering the academic expectations
- Personalized coaching and mentoring that supports each student on their path towards graduation and beyond
- Passionate, highly qualified teachers with a proven track record of success in alternative education
- Subject matter specialists oversee curriculum offerings and support students at all levels


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Photos: Neuengamme CampClick on a thumbnail image to view the full photograph.
Brickworks of the SS-owned company, Deutsche Erd- and Steinwerke. The brickworks was planned to provide building materials for "Führer buildings" along the Elbe River in Hamburg. Brickworks. Approximately 55,000 of the 106,000 inmates at Neuengamme died, many from the rigors of hard labor. Brickworks. Brickworks. Brickworks. Brickworks. Brickworks. Kiln in the brickworks. Carts like these were used to transport clay to the factory from nearby clay pits. Forced laborers built a branch canal connecting the camp with the Dove-Elbe River. View of the Walther-Werke workshops for forced labor. Rifles were manufactured here for the war effort. Walther-Werke workshop. This section has been converted into an exhibition. The other sections of the workshops are still used for prisoner labor. Walther-Werke workshop. Foundry. Foundations of the greenhouse in the camp nursery.
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Specially for the summer months, The Royal Exchange has launched a brand new summer menu, vibrant cocktail list and decorations all under the theme of California Dreaming.
Served in the light and open surroundings of The Grand Cafe, Chef Stefano Leone has created dishes such as Lobster Cobb Salad (£18.50), Tuna Poke Tacos (£14.50), and Glazed BBQ Salmon with sweet miso, edamame, spinach and donburi sauce (£16.50), all inspired by the vibrant colours and flavours of California's western coast. Guests who order a dish from the California menu will receive a complimentary California cocktail until 31st August.


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I am starting this log, well, mainly so I don't drop off the fitness journey. Most of the fitness gurus say if you post it and keep yourself accountable you will have a greater degree of success.
What i did (or didn't do)
I woke up late, so no working out in the morning. No surprise there. It would be highly unlikely this would ever happen. I am soooo not a morning person. Deal with it!
I did however do some stretches as my calves were sore. I don't know why, I dint think I did much of a work out 2 or maybe it was 3 days ago. Anyways, I could barely walk.
Came home from work, nope. Not going to work out then either got to make dinner for the little one.
After dinner, nope again. I had to listen to my little one read to me.
Then i plopped down on the couch for next hour or so.
At about 8:30 I decided i should do something. The only reason was because i wanted to start this fitness log.
15 reps 2 sets:
Total time: 30 min
3 different standing leg lifts
2 different types of squats
Fly's 5 lb weights
Floor inner thigh lifts
Floor outer thigh lifts
Tricep kickbacks 5 lb weights
Standing backbends (too lazy to do sit-ups)
Bicep curls 5 lb weights
Shoulder raises 5 lb weights
I probably could have used 7.5 lb weights. I haven't been using 5 lb weights for awhile. Oh well, guess i was extra lazy today.
Fitness thoughts for the day
Let's be honest, I really don't have high hopes I'm going to follow thru. But, this is my own personal challenge and I am going to give it a shot.
My fitness history
Here is a little bit about me. I'm 49 years old in so-so shape. This means I can't keep to any schedule whatsoever. I procrastinate until I forget about it. I get really comfortable on the couch, then proceed to tell myself whatever I'm doing at that minute is nice and I should keep doing it. For some reason, I seem to keep in so-so shape.
The younger me
When I was younger, in my 20's before kids, I was in pretty good shape. I really didn't have to work at it. Although, I worked as a waitress and didn't have to work out. I always wonder what I would have looked like had I worked out on a regular basis. Senior year in high school was the best shape I have ever been in. I was in a dance group and we practiced 5 days a week, plus i was running.
Battling my mindset
Te younger me doesn't matter except for my mindset. I know my body has the ability to be in shape. Therefore, I should be able to get back to great shape. You know, like those people on YouTube who talk about being extremely over weight and lose hundreds of pounds. I mean really? I don't have to lose that much so it should be easier for me right? Given I don't have as much to lose. I'm not comparing or minimizing the efforts of others. I think its a great achievement if you go thru that kind of body reformation. I just think its just as hard when you are in so-so shape and have a little bit to lose, a little bit to tone up.
I'm a perfectionist
Let's get something clear. I am a perfectionist. Always have been. I analyze the crap out of something and wait until everything is perfect before I can move on. Most of the time, i cannot even start something because the "plan" isn't perfect enough. This will be a challenge.
My evil inner voice
The second challenge will be my inner voice. I have to ignore that part of me and push on. I'll be trying to keep the self-doubt locked at the back of my mind. Already, right now, my voice is talking at me. It's saying, "Why would anyone care what a 49-year-old thinks about a fitness journey?", "Who do you think you are? There are other people's journey that is more meaningful", "No one will read this", "This is not going to be interesting enough for anyone to care". It keeps coming so I'll have to ignore, ignore, ignore.
Being candid
I'm doing this because I wanted to be honest. To write about something that is honest. Not posts I think people will want to hear, but what I'm really doing. Right now!
This is the first day of my fitness log. I don't really know how this is going to turn out, but you will hear my honest thoughts going forward.
Here are some videos i found to inspire you on your own fitness journey. I especially love Melody DanceFit. Anytime i can workout without feeling like i'm working out is best. Its an easy one, so if you think its hard going to the gym and following along with Zumba, this will much easier.
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She integrates in an excellent manner the wisdom of the East and innovative thinking of the West, making this knowledge accessible to everyone.
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The below are major workflow tasks available in Informatica power center tool.
SessionIt allows to select the mappings and order can be of execution can be set. Also for running mappings instructions will be captured. It is a reusable task in a workflow.
- It will trigger an email notification during execution. The parameters are email username, subject, and text.It will be used when a job fails or any duplicate data identified.
CommandIt is used to run shell commands. To copy a file, delete, running SQL commands from an SQL file can be done from here using a shell script.
ControlIt can stop the execution of workflow in case of something went wrong or any deviation notified from decision task.
DecisionIt will notify as yes or no based on given condition, followed by positive or negative flow will be executed.
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He took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:16
Yesterday we noted some childlike qualities that should be part of our relationship with God: innocence, trust, simplicity, and freedom from pride.
But anyone who spends time with children could also come up with a list of "childish" behaviors, such as self-centeredness, stubbornness, and sudden outbursts of anger: "I can't wait, and I won't wait. I need what I want this minute, and I won't take no for an answer. I'm going to stomp my feet and scream till I get what I want!"
We've all seen such behavior and attitudes—in infants and toddlers, school-age children, teenagers, and young adults. We've seen these attitudes in people who have children and even grandchildren of their own. I've also seen them in bank employees and in the highest levels of bank management. I've seen them in teachers and professors, in deacons and elders and pastors—in myself.
In today's Scripture passage the disciples exhibit this childish behavior as they selfishly push children away.
We shouldn't assume that the children Jesus embraces are uniquely and exceptionally well-mannered. Jesus' embrace doesn't depend on how well-behaved we are, or even how strong our trust is. But he does call us to trust and obey, and he gives us the strength to do so. Here's a profound statement of faith we can live by: "Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong."
Loving Jesus, strong Jesus, we thank you that you take us, your children, even in our weakness, and say to us, "You belong to me." Hear our prayers, O Lord. Amen.
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1. I love crossword puzzles. I do at least one per day. I do the NY Times Monday or Tuesday puzzle as they are tend to be faster for me than the other days. The other days are harder and do not retain my attention. I'm honest. I play it on my iPad thanks to the app. Yay technology.
2. I take a plethora of vitamins each morning at work since I forget to take them at home. I take vitamin D, magnesium, fish oil pills, and wellness formula. Plus my allergy pill. I wash them down with coffee because I'm a rebel like that. They are always in my bag. And I often wonder if my cohorts think I'm a hypochondriac.
3. I have about 20 bottles of polish that I use combinations of on my toes. They are kept in a lunchbox I got from Lush – and the girls steal them as often as they can. What can I say? I like variety?
4. 10 years ago, I wore jeans to work every day. Today, I wear skirts or dresses. 10 years ago, there was a great chance I would have to crawl under a desk or behind a dusty and dirty server. Today, I don't do any of that and revel in the fact I can wear whatever is comfortable – and in this case, it's a dress.
5. I often trick people into getting their photo taken. And some of those are the best photos. What can I say – I like shooting photos of people I know – I like capturing who they are. Granted, I've gotten a bit better about assuming it's okay – but, well, I like capturing true smiles – true facial expressions of people. So I trick them. Shrug. It's a hobby.
6. I play my ukulele for my dog. Maggie is mesmerized by it. So I play it, she circles me – and I feel like the pied piper.
7. I read lots of crap by other people's standards. Seriously. If there is a fantasy with multiple books – I'm all over it. The Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon about protectors who are servants of Artemis and keep humans safe from vampire like creatures? Yes. I have most of them too. Sookie Stackhouse books? Yep – every single one I own -and I've seen the author twice. Vampire/were-animal books by Kerrelyn Sparks? Yep – got them all. And Karen Marie Moning books about Irish Lore and fairies taking over the world? Love it. I read plenty of other stuff too – but, well, I like story lines that span multiple books.
8. I have bees. And I hope they do well. They should be hatching right now. And I want them to take care of my garden. Assuming Maggie allows me to have one. Fucking puppy who is trying to dig to China.
9. I want a mermaid or an octopus for my next tattoo. Don't know which. Maybe I should get the first finished – then decide.
10. I have been known to stick stickers on my cat – and make my puppy all wet just because their reactions are funny.
11, When my Daddy comes for dinner, I enjoy planning the meal. What can I say ? I love taking care of him. And while I'm not sure I would ever consider myself service-oriented, I am definitely Daddy-oriented. 🙂
12. Even on my worst days, I feel incredibly blessed.


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For about a year and a half I had a good run with basic AMS Manual Keywords ads — those ad farms of thousands of keywords. Then, in the fall of 2018, something significant changed at Amazon, besides just the AMS reporting system upgrade, and my ads which had been running at a smallish but steady profit basically stopped working well.
At the time, I didn't concentrate on the issue, content to spend several months working on getting my feet wet with Facebook Advertising while my AMS ads ran feebly in the background (at least I wasn't losing money on them). Let's just say that two separate attempts at Facebook product ads ended unsuccessfully and I shut them down to rethink my approach.
So, there I was in June with no effective advertising running and, let me tell you, that is no place you want to be. In the absence of any recent new release, my organic sales on my primary (1st-in-series) books are, at best, less than 1 per day.
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Melbourne, Australia – Goya is proud to announce that they are the sponsor of the upcoming FileMaker Product Developer Conference in Chicago this October. The conference is the only event dedicated to FileMaker-based products, and is a must for developers wanting to take their own products to the next level.
With over 15 sessions on business topics, technical challenges, employment, outsourcing and more, there will be plenty of information for developers to use in their own solutions. As well as a keynote from Ryan Singer, lead designer from 37Signals, there will be representatives from FileMaker Inc. and many leading FileMaker development firms.
Goya CEO Nicholas Orr is thrilled to sponsor the conference: "It's a fantastic opportunity for us to support the FileMaker Developer Community as well as to showcase our unique products. We think that this conference is the perfect platform for developers to get the most out of their own FileMaker products."
As FileMaker developer tool specialists, Goya offers three products which developers can leverage to improve their solution code, and make updates and deployment simpler and easier.
RefreshFM is the only update automation tool for FileMaker solutions. It allows developers to quickly build their own product branded updaters that end users can run with a single click.
RESTfm is a Web Services solution for FileMaker Server which includes sample code for product licensing, solution delivery and synchronization.
BaseElements is an analysis tool which allows developers to fine tune their solutions as they build them, reducing errors and removing unused code, so they can deliver better experiences to their customers.
Goya will be demonstrating all three products at the conference, as well as covering more details in two vendor sessions based on RefreshFM and RESTfm.
"I love being able to show product developers the sorts of time savings they can get, and the simple end user experience they can deliver, by using RefreshFM for their solution updates. We're really looking forward to this year's conference." Nicholas Orr Goya CEO.
Conference attendees will save up to $100 (USD) off the full conference registration price, paying only $650, by taking advantage of the "early bird" discount, available now through September 2013. Registration is open now.
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Goya is an Australian based software development company specialising in FileMaker Pro developer tools. For over 12 years, we've been developing custom solutions for FileMaker businesses while building up our own suite of developer tools. By making these available to other FileMaker developers, we've saved time and money for other FileMaker developers all over the world. Starting with BaseElements in 2007 we changed the way developers built their solutions by offering them a tool that worked like FileMaker. In 2010 we created RefreshFM for automating updates and it remains the only product in it's category for FileMaker developers. Our free FileMaker plugin is extensively used and highly regarded by the FileMaker community for it's extensive functionality. Now with RESTfm for Web Services we're again re-thinking the things that FileMaker can do and giving more options to developers to extend their solutions. Copyright (C) 1999-2013 Goya Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Mac OS X platforms are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.


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|RWTH Publication No: 660973 2016   IGPM454.pdf
|Parametric PDEs: Sparse or low-rank approximations?
|Markus Bachmayr, Albert Cohen, Wolfgang Dahmen
|We consider a class of parametric operator equations where the involved parameters could either be of deterministic or stochastic nature. In both cases we focus on scenarios involving a large number of parameters. Typical strategies for addressing the challenges posed by high dimensionality use low-rank approximations of solutions based on a separation of spatial and parametric variables. One such strategy is based on performing sparse best n -term approximations of the solution map in an a priori chosen system of tensor product form in the parametric variables. This approach has been extensively analyzed in the case of tensor product Legendre polynomial bases, for which approximation rates have been established. The objective of this paper is to investigate what can be gained by exploiting further low rank structures, in particular using optimized systems of basis functions obtained by singular value decomposition techniques. On the theoretical side, we show that optimized low-rank expansions can either bring significant or no improvement over sparse polynomial expansions, depending on the type of parametric problem. On the computational side, we analyze an adaptive solver which, at near-optimal computational cost for this type of approximation, exploits low-rank structure as well as sparsity of basis expansions.
|parameter-dependent PDEs, low-rank approximations, sparse polynomial expansions, a posteriori error estimates, adaptive methods, complexity bounds
|IMA Journal of Numerical Analysis, Volume 38, Issue 4, October 2018, Pages 1661–1708


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What did I say in the chat box ?
Get ready to pay premium $$$ for any 1.0.0 mods.
AVS will also follow the same logic.
many customers will lose 😉
Honestly BlackWot and AVS are only matching the price of other packs on the market. Surprised it took this long with how reliable they are.
Thanks for another great review!
Thanks so much for reading, Kiran!


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Nicholson had been a rock in the Cubs' lineup since his arrival with the team in 1939.
Which of this year's All-Stars will be forgotten?
Is bunting to break up a no-hitter only controversial because of how our brains work?
Notes on Nats, Phillies, Twins, Dodgers, Rockies, and Jays prospects
Strong performances from Anderson Franco, Justin Dunn, Zack Collins and more.
LABR intensive.
Bud Norris stays strong at back end of Angels pen.
A 36-year-old starter debuts, eight things don't happen in the Home Run Derby, and Leonys Martin is a mason jar full of old rubber bands.


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This is a post with the best places to visit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. If you are after opulence, indulgence and just OTT (over the top), then you have come to the right place.
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Dubai is the place of the biggest everything in the world – the tallest building, the biggest mall, the largest artificial island, the biggest synchronised water fountain in a man-made lake, amongst many others.
Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai gained the title of World's Tallest Building in early 2010. Shooting almost a whole kilometre above ground at 828 metres with 160 out of 200 stories inhabitable (source).
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It is an understatement to say that you feel like you are on top of the world when you are at the apex of the skyscraper.
You can access entry to the Burj Khalifa through The Dubai Mall to purchase tickets.
I could not stress enough that you buy your tickets well in advance, so you have a chance to go up the Burj Khalifa when you are there and not miss out.
Fireworks on NYE
The Burj Khalifa hosts one of the biggest fireworks display in the world. If you want to visit Dubai, try to plan it so that you will be in Dubai to watch this splendid show on the 31st of December.
There is no expense spared for this fireworks exhibit. Dubai prides itself in being the biggest of everything and this is no exception.
We left our accommodation to watch the fireworks show on NYE. It turns out we left nowhere close to adequate time to get there.
Almost everyone was going in the same direction as us and to the same place. The highways leading to the Burj Khalifa was packed bumper to bumper and eventually to a standstill.
We were waiting for so long in traffic, that we started seeing some people turning off into a small lane that continued down a little bit. After waiting for some time, we decided to get off the highway and go down the same lane to park the car.
There were so many cars here that you could say that they were almost parked on top of each other.
If we were going to go in, we were going to have to stay till everyone left because people were going to start backing their car into ours leaving us no way to exit.
Normally we would be deliberating whether that's a good idea as we would be trapped, but this time we were in agreement that we would stay.
The fireworks commenced just 10 mins after we got there giving us just enough time to get the car in and walk to the park from the road.
The display was little different to what we were used to back home, where they would work up to a finale. Here they went all in from the beginning and they had some fireworks that were new and interesting to look at as we had never seen that particular firework before.
They had fireworks predominantly shooting out, up and down the vertical lines of the sides of the skyscraper and many going straight up to light up the top of Burj Khalifa.
Groups of people were all around us huddled together, with their kids running around and playing. It was lively for a place that had no specific event planned.
Some cars from the highway had taken the lane to come into the area as well. Others stepped out of the car from the highway itself as the laneway was now blocked with an overfill of cars. They might as well watch the fireworks instead of being stuck in traffic.
It lasted somewhere between 8-9 minutes with a few short pauses and it was all over before we knew it.
All the people that got out of their cars from the highway had gone and the lane blockage was clearing up. We stayed for a short while after, for some people-watching and to take in the buzz from the atmosphere. Afterwards, there was only a couple of minutes wait to get our car out as the man who owned the Van blocking us, was close-by.
The night was not over yet though because it took us another hour to get through the traffic. It is, after all, the busiest time of the year.
At times of chaos, go with the flow and you may end up with a much better itinerary than the one you started with.The World Travel Diary
There is also a fireworks display near the Burj Al Arab if you would like a different vantage point or backdrop, especially with water nearby.
It is just as spectacular, if not more because it brings a different atmosphere with it.
Burj Al-Arab
The Burj Al Arab, or 'The Tower of Arabs' is a hotel in shade sails shape and design, at a height of 321 metres.
It is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world set right in the ocean on a man-made island, meaning you get water views or stunning city views of Dubai skyline.
It was open in 1999, consisting of 202 suites and has a pillow menu, in case you are particular about what your head rests on during the night. There are 17 types to choose from so you are assured to have a restful night of sleep.
It holds the record for the most expensive cocktail in the world at over $1,000 USD, but you get to take home a souvenir with you – The glass the drink was served in. The cocktail glass is made of Swarovski crystal and the stem of the glass contains diamonds.
A night at the royal suite can cost you a pretty penny and set you back about $24,000 per night.
You can feel like a royal yourself sipping on a hot cup of coffee with the top completely covered with Gold-Leaf.
Yes, you read that right, Gold-Leaf!
You can get a "Ultimate Gold Cappucino" from the Sahn Eddar lounge at Burj Al-Arab for $85AED.
What is in this coffee, you might ask, that validates this price tag?
The cappuccino is made with pure Arabica coffee beans with foamed milk covered in gold leaf leaving an outline of the Burj Al Arab building on top.
Accompanied with the cappuccino is a serving of Grand Cru Guanaja. A Grand Cru Guanaja is a chocolate flavoured marshmallow and this also comes with a side of gold leaf.
The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is not just a mall with over 1200 stores in operation. It is the largest mall in the world at over 1.1 million square metres, equivalent to 200 football fields!
You would think that with such extravagance and costs that come with increased maintenance and owning bigger spaces, comes a higher tariff to house your rented vehicle, especially considering Dubai Mall is in the middle of metropolitan area, but here is the welcome news. Parking is completely free! You are free to roam about in the area with a choice of up to 14,500 spaces, as long as it has not already been occupied.
If you feel that this is insufficient , you will be happy to find out, that the Dubai Mall further expanded towards late 2019 and added plenty of brand new stores along with 3000 new parking spots.
With mammoth-sized shopping centres come larger spaces, more nooks, more turns, longer times to get from one place to another. In the process of exploring and shopping, we had gotten ourselves lost. Everything looked the same when we tried to retrace our steps back and many times we thought "it should be at the end of this walkway" when it was a completely different walkway altogether. We went back to where we thought we came from many times and it was nowhere close to where we started that day. We had circled the mall for a solid 40 mins before we started recognising some shops we saw earlier that day.
Finally, after searching through centre directories and asking concierges, we made our way back to familiar territory, the mall entrance to Burj Khalifa. From there, we further retraced our steps until we found the car park.
I was stumped that we had lost our way in the shopping center and for that long. Back when my husband and I were dating, back at home, we used to go to malls a lot. We had been so many different shopping centers at so many different locations that malls became second nature to us. We could have just visited a new mall one day and knew our way around within the first 30 mins. But Dubai Mall had surprised and challenged us to rethink what we thought we knew!
TIPWhen you park your car, make a note of which section and level you parked on and put it down in your phone. Then leave breadcrumbs through the mall of your trail. The easiest way to do this is by paying special attention to large retail stores as landmarks to pass as you are nearing the car park when you are returning. You can also ask a concierge on how to return to the car park that you parked your car at.
Unless you are happy to lose your way and take some time to return especially when you have little kids (or even big kids), who want to go home at a moment's notice when they get very tired and are done for the day or even if you are by yourself with a lot of shopping bags, the last thing you will want to do is walk around the mall with them while you try and remember where you parked your car.
Dubai Ice Rink
As I mentioned earlier, the Dubai Mall is not just a mall that you can visit for retail therapy. You can also visit for entertainment purposes suitable for the whole family complete with an Olympic sized Ice Rink,
The kids will really be excited about this opportunity to have a break and test out their skating skills on the ice, whether they are beginners or practised. You can hire essentials such as helmets, skating boots, lockers and even skating boots that aid in balance.
So if you are thinking that you don't want to skate because you land on your bottom way more times than you are on your feet, this will no longer be a worry for you. They have the same skating aid for kids, so they can use these boots until they are more comfortable on the rink.
If you think you would like some guidance on what to do, they have coaches that you can hire either for a private session or as part of a group.
They only run 5 sessions per day from 12:15 pm to 9:45 pm, so ensure that you book in advance if you have a short stay in Dubai or to avoid disappointment.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Dubai mall also houses an entire Aquarium and Underwater Zoo and it is also the same place as the largest acrylic panel installation in the world at 2,450 tonnes and 8 metres high. The capacity of the tank is 10 million litres and there are over 140 different species that can be found in the main tank. A combination of 300 sharks and rays live in this water tank. It is, of course, the largest suspended aquarium in the world!
The kids would also love the aquarium which has some dimmed spots where they can watch sub-aquatic critters glide smoothly through the water. This can help in calming them in case they are feeling perturbed from over-stimulation, as it did for ours.
There are daily shows running such as shark feeding, ray feeding and crocodile feeding, because, a sea creature's gotta eat! They also have animal presentations after lunchtime for Otter and Piranha feedings. Yikes!
They offer discounts for group bookings of 25 or more, so if you are travelling with other families and friends, this would be really useful.
Reel Cinemas
There is also an immense indoor cinema with a roof that opens up in the winter months. Unlike other countries, in the UAE the mercury can be seen touching the 45 degrees Celsius mark on an average basis. It is one of the hottest countries in the world and in 2019 (source) Dubai was recorded at 48 degrees Celsius. So on an average day, you will feel comfortable in the open spaces and not too cold. There are 26 screens and it is, you guessed it, the largest cinema in the world! It is also very luxurious so you will feel like a special guest – unless you are already used to that kind of environment in your local cinema.
Another bonus with this complex is that they designed a cinema with kids in mind, called Reel Junior. So if you are watching the kids (and they are a little bit older than preschoolers), while your travel companion shops, this cinema has beanbag seating where they can get comfortable and munch on little kiddie snacks. Don't worry, you don't have to sit on beanbags like your kids – you can sit on seats designed for adults in the back of the cinema so you can keep your eye on them while being comfortable.
Shopping Hack
The bonus of having the Aquarium, Ice Rink and Cinemas available is you can do one of two things. You can either enjoy these activities with the kids and reap the same benefits together. Or if you are travelling with another adult like your partner or a trusted friend, then one of you can take advantage of uninterrupted time to do some shopping, for both of you or just for yourself in one of the world's best shopping paradise while the other takes the kids to do the activities. The choice is yours!
Waterfront Lunch
I used to reside in Abu Dhabi for seven years when I was a child, as my dad was an expat.
So it was a fantastic coincidence that my childhood bestie had since left Abu Dhabi to finish schooling and start working in Dubai. We worked out that it would be best to meet at Dubai Mall since she worked very close to the Mall.
We met at a waterfront restaurant and caught up 20 years worth in 1 hour, or at least we tried what we could with the time we had.
After lunch, she had to return to work and recommended visiting a Gourmet Sweet Shop, Bateel Boutique, that sells Organic Dates and Chocolates.
I'm not going to lie, we did get some dates, but we helped ourselves to more chocolate than we could consume ourselves and looked way too good to eat. We figured worst-case scenario would be we would have some delicious leftover chocolate to enjoy later when our sweet tooth itches for more.
Dubai Fountains
After lunch, we went for a stroll outside down the strip and watched the Dubai Fountains. For fountains, they are actually quite entertaining, with bursts of water being shot into the air up to almost 75 metres high at various, but synchronised times in allocated spots to make it seem like the water was dancing. Did I mention that this is the largest dancing fountain in the world? Because it is! And it in the largest man-made lake at over 12 hectares.
As the water show progresses, some contemporary Arabic music plays in the background and as you keep watching it sway away so gradually and back towards you, the water almost morphs into something between the elegant limbs of a ballet dancer and a fireworks display.
Palm Jumeirah Islands
The Palm Jumeirah Islands are clusters of islands that began development in mid-2001 and completed at the end of 2006 by one of the biggest property developers in Dubai.
The Palm Jumeirah is built in the shape of a palm tree and each island holds 17 villas and the design of the villas range between Islamic and the Mediterranean styles.
The islands sit on a huge lake called Jumeirah Lake which is filled with seawater.
There are up to 736 houses, each with its own swimming pool. 46 of the clusters in the archipelago are residential units. The 4 others form the remainder of the community with a pharmacy, gym, supermarket, beauty salon and leisure centre.
The Palm Jumeirah islands are one of three artificially built islands. If you are facing the ocean, on the right is The World Islands. As the name suggests the islands are artificially built to resemble the globe. On the left is Palm Jebel Ali, a bigger version of The Palm Jumeirah islands (source).
The island was built by dredging sand from the seafloor and sand erosion is prevented with the use of breakwater rocks (source).
One of the amazing things about this development is that it can be spotted from space.
Getting There
You can access The Palm Jumeirah islands with a taxi from Dubai Internet City or Nakheel Metro stations. The other option is to get to DAMAC station (the station for the Marina) on the Metro and then catch a tram from there.
Dubai Gold Souk
The Dubai Gold Souk is a place you must visit, even if it is just for the experience. It is located in the business district of Deira, in the locality of Al Dhagaya and there is an array of over 380 stores, lined up one after the next, predominantly with jewellery traders. You will not find yourself short of choice when you browse for gold jewellery as the displays range from simple and dainty to showy and flashy.
Dubai Gold Souk is a highly popular choice for buying gold because the price is comparably lower to anywhere else in the world. This is hugely ascribed to the exclusion of taxes applicable to gold. But this changed in 2018 when a 5% VAT was imposed on gold. Even then, the price of the gold you buy in Dubai is more competitive and affordable to obtain than anywhere else.
If you think the price of the gold item you have your eye on, is still too high, you can negotiate with the jeweller for a discount. Almost always they will want your business and they will work with you to make you happy with your purchase.
Gold is a highly regulated item by the government in Dubai. This means that rest-assured any gold product you buy is of high quality and you will know exactly how pure the gold is (usually almost completely pure), the weight of the gold, the cost of labour for producing the item and the details about the stones placed in the piece. You can ask for a document that certifies these details, as it is compulsory for the retailer to give this to you upon request, so it can be used in other parts of the world for valuation purposes.
Furthermore, you will be able to claim back the VAT you paid as a tourist as long as you fulfil certain criteria as part of making the purchase.
You can easily fit the Dubai Gold Souk almost anywhere in your itinerary with their convenient trading hours from between 10 am to midday till 10 pm. If you are there on a Monday, you will have the full 24 hours.


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fishing report for 3-12-2019
not very many people out the last couple of days with the wind and the ice conditions changing drastically. be safe if you are going out, but its also time to start thinking about spring new shipments of baits and spinners are arriving everyday, not all have made it to the web store but will be there soon. stop in and check out the largest selection of custom baits in north east Michigan. as always have a safe and great day.


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So, here's how it happened.
Just a little over 6 months ago, I left my job. I had been in the tech industry for over 15 years, the last 9 at Microsoft. I loved my job, and I was good at it. But, it was time for a change of pace. Time to try to figure out what I wanted to do next in my life, and make it something that I'd be happy with for the next 15 years.
About 4 months ago, I started blogging about food. Finding and creating recipes, cooking, photographing and writing. Top to bottom, soup to nuts. This was surprising because over the last 9 years, I ate out almost every night. But, I wanted to help out with [DC] and food seemed like an interesting place for me to contribute, so I decided that despite being embarrassingly unqualified I'd give it a go. I've certainly never let being inexperienced in something stop me before.
Rediscovering cooking and discovering how much I loved the whole experience of food… not just the eating, but also the making and the creating and the designing and the describing… was a revelation. It began taking up most of my time, as well as a good part of my house. Ideas of what to make next were piling up around me, much like the ever increasing number of cute bowls and plates that acted as backdrops for my creations. My makeshift studio, if you could even call it that, consisted of a couple of 14 x 11 white pieces of paper, a desk lamp and the light above the stove. I was lucky enough to have a well lit nook in our kitchen, but unlucky enough to live in Seattle where million dollar light is rarely seen. But, I had a camera I loved, a plethora of lenses and a knack for Photoshop. And I was having a ball.
Soon, it wasn't just the dishes and ideas stacking up, but also the photos that I liked. I quickly went from one or two food photos to a couple hundred and counting. I started playing around with Flickr, and talking with some of the other would-be food photographers. Many with absolutely amazing work.
And of course, also piling up in the corner and on the tables were the cookbooks. Hours were spent wandering the aisle at Barnes and Noble as well as reading countless recipes online at some of my favorite fellow-foodie blogs.
But despite all this energy, I was really scattered. Some of my food writing was on [DC], some on my personal blog and some elsewhere that I can't talk about yet. I'd highlight a few of my food photos on my photo of the day site, but most of them went directly Flickr. I was getting some exposure, but it was getting really confusing telling everyone where to look to find me. I was building the right ingredients, but it just wasn't yet forming into a dough.
And then, a cooking disaster led to yet another seed being planted: a reader-driven site for help with confusing recipe instructions or other tips in cookbooks. A cookbook information line. I can't be the only one that struggles with "knead until you get a smooth paste" instructions. And while I could spend the hours searching through hundreds of different recipe sites, and personal accounts, what I really want is one place that I know I can go to and find the answer.
And with that idea, Cookbook 411 was created. Here you will find my own experiences with cooking, my food photography gallery and my recommended food-related lists (books, tools, stuff for the pantry, etc.). But, you will (hopefully) also find the experiences of hundreds or thousands of other people out there who have had their own successes and failures with recipes they've discovered in cookbooks or on blogs. And, you will find a place where you can contribute your know-how as well.
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Pantone 2019 live coral
The fashion color is the main element, the main thread that leads the whole modern fashion industry. By itself, the color is very unique, it always fascinates and attracts at the same time. Just think, there are so many colors, and their number of shades is hard to imagine.
The Pantone Color Institute provides a global perspective on the color movement of current and future seasons. Every year, it presents the world with a new trend color palette of primary colors, led by a leading priority color. This event is eagerly awaited by all followers, whose rhythm of life certainly depends on this event.
Color Pantone determines the best combinations of color shades that best fit to the main color. This color combination presents its own coloring.
You ask why? And that's it. This palette of colors should cover the whole world with a wave, first of all, the world of the fashion and design industry.
Therefore, the design of the wedding ceremony should not dull fashion trends. Color design especially.
To arrange a wedding in a super mega modern style, it means to follow exactly the Pantone color scheme.
As the main color in 2019, they chose Pantone 16-1646 live coral. They call it Fiesta. This is a bright hot saturated color. Which radiates energy, passion and excitement.
The color palette will also be complemented by: Jester Red, Turmeric, Pink Peacock, Pepper Stem, Aspen Gold, Princess Blue, Toffee, Mango-Mojito, Terrarium Moss, Sweet Lilac. It can be concluded that such a palette is quite bright.
Such a vivid Pantone palette will bring a lot of warm bright colors into the wedding decor. Wedding celebration is often made out in bright colors complementing by main pantone and dominants. In our case, it will be Living Coral-Fiesta. With this task it is easy to cope in the fall, when we are surrounded by many lovely orange gifts of nature. But what should we do at another time of year? For wedding decoration in the latest fashion trends, first of all flowers will help. Flowers are never enough. Their number depends on how much you want to plunge into the holiday. Here the dominant colors of Pantone will help us. They will help dilute the main "live coral". The best option would be to arrange flower arrangements adhering to the color palette. Experienced florists who pay tribute to fashion, will certainly win your heart with their decisions. Do not forget that such a color palette the bride and groom can try on themselves or decorate themselves with distinctive accessories, brooches, gloves, hat and others. Bridesmaids will look charming in delicate dresses in the colors of living coral.
Be sure that your wedding will look extraordinarily elegant if you decide to use the colors of the latest fashion trends. You will be able to give yourself and close people a world filled with colors and new impressions. Such a palette will fill your photos with emotions and make them alive.


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Need toiletries or first aid supplies, prescriptions or free Covid-19 rapid tests? Here is a great place with everything you need, including a small selection of groceries!
This is the local drug store and convenience shopping. They have the best prices for milk and basic supplies
Davie St. location open 24 hours a day! Post Office, Toiletries, cleaning supplies, food supplies, snacks and make up.
Pharmacy, household/personal hygiene items, post office, beauty counter, dry snacks, etc.


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If you take a walk back in history, you will be amazed at the transformation of TVs. From the small digital boxes to flat screens to plasma and now convex shaped LED TVs. TVs from 50 years ago were heavy and took too much space compared to modern TVs that are not only light but feature the latest technology.
The concept of mounting TVs to walls has gained traction since it first came along. Nowadays, you can find different types of TV wall mounts, and that may complicate your decision if you're looking to get yourself one. That is why we have narrowed down your search to five best TV wall mounts and provided a buyer's guide ease your work.
Advantages of Buying a TV Wall Mount?
We all dream of creating more space at home or the place of business. Creating more space involves discarding unwanted things, but ironically, it involves adding more objects to your home in this particular case. So if you have a large, bulky TV that's eating up all your space, all you need to do is purchase a wall mount to hang your TV.
Another advantage of installing a TV wall mount is that it cleans up and refines your room to give it a modern look. Mounts help hide wires to improve your room's décor while. It is also known that TVs mounted to wall look better than using a TV stand.
Best TVs Wall Mount Comparison Guide 2023
|Mouse Name
|Tilt Range
|Check Price !
VideoSecu MW380B3
[usr 4.7 size=17]
37-70 inch
15° forward & 5° backward
Mounting Dream MD2380
[usr 4.8 size=17]
26-55 Inch
+5°/-15° Tilt
Cheetah Mounts APTMM2B
[usr 4.7 size=17]
15° Downward
ECHOGEAR Full Motion
[usr 4.8 size=17]
37-70 inch
5° up and 15° down
Mounting Dream MD2413-MX
[usr 4.8 size=17]
26-55 Inches
What to know before Buying ?
- Types of TV Wall Mounts:
- Fixed: These are the entry-level TV wall mounts, and just like its name suggests, it attaches your TV flat on the wall and cannot be adjusted at all.
- Tilting: These allow you to tilt the TV screen vertically, up or down to achieve the best viewing angle.
- Slim: These are the thinnest TV wall mounts to keep your TV close to the wall. They can be fixed, or tilt enabled.
- Swivel: A swivel TV mount allows you to slide your TV horizontally to get the best viewing angle.
- Articulating: This type of TV wall mount is the most versatile and expensive. It lets you tilt or swivel it to enhance your viewing angles.
- Weight and Size Capacity: Since the mounts come with a limited weight bearing, you should get one that will support your TV screen without instability. Weak TV mounts risk damaging your TV, walls, and flooring from the impact.
- Ease of installation: The best thing about these TV mounts is that anyone can install them without having to rely on a professional's help. Even if you're not a handy person, most mounts will take less than half an hour to install.
- Special Features: When buying a TV wall mount, it is important to consider whether you need the extra features that come with the articulating TV wall mount. If not, we recommend you buy the most basic fixed TV wall mount to save some bucks.
5 Best TV Wall Mounts Review In 2023
If you own LED TVs in a public place like a restaurant or an office, you can use the VideoSecu MW380B2 for its lockable feature. The MW380B2 comes 98% assembled straight out of its box, and it will mount just about any TV regardless the size.
A nice touch is its sturdy built quality. Mounting this TV wall mount is also easy. On average it took less than five minutes for professionals and 20 minutes for non-professionals users installing it by themselves without help.
- Good quality build on the wall mount.
- The horizontal leveling is adjustable over a 12-degree angle.
- Lockable wall mount with 5 mm shackles holes.
- A 10 foot HDMI cable included.
- Long arms allow you to move the TV towards your desired position.
- They didn't include holes to get the zip ties in.
Mounting Dream provides you with a dream mounting that is free from all hassle. This Mounting Dream comes assembled straight from the packaging since no one wants to be involved in a tug of war while trying to set it up.
You simply take the assembled wall mount and stick it to the wall and fit your TV screen. It feels sturdy and durable thanks to its high-quality build materials.
- Hung stencil provided in your kit for easy mounting.
- Taping the stencil to the wall is made easy by using the level which can also be used to make sure that one side is not left hanging.
- Once brackets are inserted, it's easy to screw them in place.
- Comes with a 6 foot HDMI cable and three Velcro ties for wires.
- Tilting the TV forward can be a little tricky if you over-loosen the screws.
Third on our list is the Cheetah APTMM2B. It comes with everything you need to install it like the mount configurations and even comes with a ten inch HDMI cable and power cords. We liked how the cords and wires were integrated into the frame of the wall mount to avoid hanging cables from the TV.
It is well built and sturdy. If you're planning to hang it on your bedroom wall, no need to worry since you can simply adjust the viewing angle to suit your needs. What's best is that you get all these features for a moderate price compared to its competitors.
- Universal Design means it fits most 20-75 inch TV screens.
- Includes an Easy to Reach Pull Tab for safely locking it in place.
- Comes with a 100% Lifetime Guarantee.
- Flush 1.5″ Profile.
- Allows tilting for Reduced Glare and Better.
- Viewing Designed with a strong Metal GREEN Design.
- Features Lift and Lock Pull Tabs.
- There are minor complaints that it does not support smaller TV screens.
The ECHOGEAR is a full motion articulating mount that has an innovative new design aimed at easing mounting and providing the best viewing angles. It comes with large wall hangs that make it easy to mount the main assembly to the wall. To test its engineering, we decided to mount the ECHOGEAR to a brick wall, and the results were amazing.
We didn't encounter any instability. In fact, we decided to push it to the limit by pivoting it towards the kitchen, which is almost at a right angle to the wall.
- Universal TV mount design that holds 37-70 inch TVs.
- ECHOGEAR TV mounts can hold four times the weight as advertised.
- Tilting is easy. You don't need tools, just your hands.
- Customer support all through the week.
- Comes with a five-year warranty.
- Cannot use on some TVs like the Samsung UN65KS8000 because the 35mm bolts are long without spacers and are too short with spacers.
Fifth on our list and second favorite wall mount from Mounting Dream is the MD2413-MX. It is a full motion articulating mount that is cheaper than its competitors yet comes fully assembled, and with all the equipment you need to mount it. The screws and spacers are all you need to mount it to the wall.
The mount is sturdy, so you don't have to worry about its weight bearing capacity. The MD2413-MX also has a great articulation angle for enhancing viewing angles.
- Easy to install.
- Sturdy build with heavy-duty steel reinforcements.
- Comes with a six-foot HDMI cable.
- Comes with a magnetic bubble for leveling.
- Features a rotate, swivel and tilt function.
- Mounting large and heavy TVs requires an effort from two people.
Final Verdict
- If you're planning to revamp your room and enhance your TV-watching experience, you need to consider buying a TV wall mount. We have covered all the areas in this review and buyer's guide to help you when selecting a TV wall mount. You will not regret buying the listed mounts since you can continue using them even after you've upgraded your TV.


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Why Choose Dr. Andrew Harvey?
I read other reviews on Dr. Harvey and noticed an overwhelming amount saying how comfortable they felt there and how nice everyone was… I definitely agree – I felt super comfortable and immediately at home at HarveyEye. But one thing that needs to be said is how thorough the eye exam is! I would always compare optometrists to mine back home, and they usually wouldn't match up, but Dr. Harvey exceeds that. He explains everything he's doing and makes sure you get everything you came there for. Fantastic optometrist!! And reasonably priced too! – Kessler
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Dr. Harvey was raised in Crestwood, KY. After graduating from South Oldham High School, Dr. Harvey attended Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned his BA in Chemistry. He then moved to Chicago, Illinois to attend the Illinois College of Optometry. During his fourth year of school, he completed clinical rotations in many different areas of eye care, including Low Vision, Cornea and Contact Lenses, Pediatric Vision and Vision Therapy, and Advanced Care. Once Dr. Harvey earned his Doctorate of Optometry (O.D.) degree, he returned to Kentucky to work for a short period of time doing LASIK consultations, and then for a bigger private practice in Lexington before returning to Louisville to open up on his own.
Dr. Harvey lives in Prospect with his partner, Jonathan, and their two dogs, Woodford and Juno. In his spare time he enjoys hosting friends out by the pool in the summer, horror movies and video games, and playing piano.
We accept the all major insurance plans.
"I started wearing glasses in the 8th grade. The first time I put them on I was blown away by how much detail there was in the world, and how much of it I had been missing. That's when I knew I was going to become an Optometrist. Since finishing school, I have devoted my time and energy to helping as many people as I can to have that same experience. It's the most rewarding feeling to have someone thank you for helping them see! And now I am dedicated to helping people in Anchorage, PeWee Valley, Crestwood and East End Louisville with their vision needs." – Dr. Andrew Harvey, Optometrist
HarveyEye is a Louisville, KY based Optometry practice located near Anchorage KY, PeWee Valley KY and Crestwood KY, and established by Dr. Andrew Harvey, Optometrist. Dr. Andrew Harvey of HarveyEye provides comprehensive eye exams, children's exams, contact lens fittings (single vision, mono-vision, multi-focal and gas permeable), ocular disease management (diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma) and emergency optical care in the Louisville KY, Anchorage KY, PeWee Valley KY and Crestwood KY areas. Glasses and frames are offered from Lacoste eyeglasses/eyewear, Kate Spade New York eyeglasses/eyewear, Nike eyeglasses/eyewear, Vera Wang eyeglasses/eyewear and many more.


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The Hammam is probably the oldest surviving bathing tradition in the world. A ritual which stretches back centuries, a Hammam and massage are a key part of Moroccan culture. Enjoy a luxury Spa and Hamman at Riad Kheirredine, Marrakech.
Enjoy a luxurious Hammam with privacy at Riad Kheirredine. Using natural ingredients such as black soap, rose based clay masks, argan oil, orange blossom and salts, our experienced masseuses will leave your skin feeling refreshed and your body relaxed.
We offer the best price for direct bookers, along with many benefits you cannot get elsewhere. What are you waiting for?