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Anxiety disorders can be very different from one person to another. Indeed, it can be a chronic stress, phobias or even panic attacks. They can be punctual or persistent but in the latter case, it affects the quality of life of the person as well as his health because anxiety can be the cause of conditions such as nausea, heart palpitations or headaches .
Fortunately, some natural remedies fight against the anxiety and headaches that result. Among these, we find the lavender lemonade!
The benefits of lavender
Lavender, and more specifically lavender essential oil, is used in aromatherapy to fight against anxiety disorders. Indeed, in addition to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic properties, it has a soothing and soothing action. Several studies have highlighted these relaxing benefits of lavender including:
- A recent study by Ege University (Turkey) examined the effects of lavender essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety and sleep quality in chemotherapy patients. Thanks to the assignment of 70 patients in three groups (a group with lavender oil, a group with tea tree oil and a control group without oil) and two techniques for measuring anxiety and From the quality of sleep before and after chemotherapy (Questionnaire State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Pittsburgh Quality Sleep Index (PSQI)), the researchers found a positive and significant difference in the group with lavender essential oil.
- A study conducted by the Department of Pharmacology of San Jorge University (Zaragoza, Spain) highlighted the pharmacological mechanisms of lavender essential oil on certain targeted areas of the central nervous system. They discovered that lavender essential oil works positively on the serotonin transporter, which plays an essential role in the regulation of certain behaviors such as mood or emotivity, and on the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor. (NMDA), which is necessary for the transmission of painful messages. Thus, the essential oil of lavender would have beneficial pharmacological properties on anxiety and pain.
- On the principle of red or blue codes used in case of emergency by health professionals, researchers have implemented a Lavender Code to reduce burnouts and stress in the hospital field, while increasing overall satisfaction work by acts of kindness as a result of stressful events. This clinical trial was conducted by the University of San Diego (California, USA).
- The researchers evaluated the pilot program which consisted of informing the staff and physicians of four hospital units of the availability of the Lavender Code Kit. It contained affectionate words, chocolate and lavender essential oil to help you relax. After three months of observation, 51% of participants reported experiencing at least one stressful event in their workplace and 32% received a Lavender Code kit from their co-workers. Thus, although satisfaction with their work has not really increased, the feeling of recognition has improved. Moreover, thanks to the contents of the Lavande Code kit, a reduction of stress at a given moment and in a general way was observed, which suggests a new way of managing stress at work.
But that's not all, lavender also helps reduce depression, fight insomnia, relieve sinusitis and treat headaches. According to a study conducted by the University of Mechhed (Iran) on 47 patients suffering from migraines and having inhaled lavender essential oil for 15 minutes, lavender would be an effective treatment for migraines and mild headaches. acute.
Thus, it is advisable to use lavender essential oil in massage and / or inhalation, as well as dried lavender. Moreover, to reduce and prevent anxiety and headaches, here is a lemonade recipe with lavender:
- 6 lemons
- 5 cups of water
- 1 cup of honey
- ¼ cup of dried lavender
First, make juice with the 6 lemons and set aside. Then bring half of the water to the boil. Remove from heat, add honey and dried lavender and let steep for about 20 minutes. Filter the brew into a larger container and mix the juice of the lemons and the rest of the water with the latter. Finally, stir well and keep cool.
Enjoy anytime of the day for an immediate relaxing effect!


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In a historic ruling last month, Kenya's Supreme Court nullified the results of the country's recent presidential election. Held in August, the election saw sitting president Uhuru Kenyatta declared the winner over opposition candidate Raila Odinga by the country's electoral commission, known as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), despite opposition concerns of rigging. Citing widespread "discrepancies that affected the integrity of the elections," the Supreme Court ruled that the IEBC's conduct during the voting process was unconstitutional and called for a new election run-off within sixty days. But just this week, Odinga announced that he would not participate in the October 26 revote. The opposition argues that few changes have been made to ensure that the election will be credible and notes government efforts instead to clamp down on both dissent and institutional checks on its authority.
Western neutrality in Kenya is profoundly false. To place equal blame on 'both sides' when the government has employed an authoritarian playbook is to implicitly pick a side.
The country is in uncharted waters and what will happen now remains unclear. Some Kenyan analysts are interpreting an earlier Supreme Court decision to suggest that if a candidate withdraws from the run-off, a fresh election must take place with new nominations. Stopping the run-off and moving toward a fresh election would certainly give everyone more time for a proper vote. This seems especially critical since the IEBC has done very little to date to implement substantial reforms that would address the Supreme Court's concerns and, more generally, ensure electoral credibility.
The real issue is that the government appears to have no interest in a free and fair process. As I recently argued in this journal, Kenya's ruling elites have been modelling an increasingly sophisticated version of electoral authoritarianism over the last decade. For them, elections are merely a tool for maintaining power rather than for presenting a real opportunity to transfer authority. Unsurprisingly, their immediate response to the boycott and to mass demonstrations has been to push through parliament a law that awards automatic victory to a candidate if the other withdraws, to outlaw protests in the country's major cities, and to threaten to arrest opposition politicians organizing demonstrations.
There is only one path forward for Kenya and that is to implement a genuinely transparent and broadly legitimate election process, even if it requires abandoning the run-off clock. This would be in keeping with the principles of the Supreme Court's judgment and Kenya's Constitution—and it would ensure the right of all groups in Kenya to participate meaningfully in politics. In pressing the government to accept these conditions, the international community—especially U.S., British, and other European governments who hold significant economic, political, and military sway in the region—can play a decisive role.
But unfortunately, foreign officials have instead sent a series of mixed messages.
First, government actors in the United States, Britain, and elsewhere responded to the August election by congratulating Kenyatta despite allegations that the election had been stolen. Then when the Supreme Court struck down the outcome, those same officials reversed course and hailed the decision as a win for democracy and the rule of law. Although this was a positive development, the posture since the decision has been more problematic. In the face of government intransigence and foot dragging by the IEBC to implement reforms, the United States, Britain, and the European Union responded by blaming both sides as equally culpable and by asserting that a run-off must take place no matter what.
Citizens of African countries are expected to accede to a lower political standard than real democracy. Not only does this perpetuate the old colonial imagination, it is also fundamentally wrong.
In effect, foreign governments fell back into their traditional posture, one that privileges stability and implicitly props up the country's status quo. In doing so, they seem especially motivated by the desire to appear neutral in an intensely polarized political climate. But this form of neutrality is profoundly false. In a context in which one side is employing an authoritarian playbook, to place equal blame on a government that uses state power to insulate itself and an opposition whose main bargaining chip is to refuse to participate in a flawed process is to implicitly pick a side. This approach allows the government to hold on to authority, and, even worse, to do so under the guise that there is blame to go around and only it can secure the country.
In this way, the American and European impulse to be balanced not only protects authoritarian backsliding, it actually deepens the political crisis. In the hope of achieving a short term compromise, this version of neutral mediation precipitates long-term instability by refusing to address the underlying causes of political conflict—the consolidation of power by ruling elites and the fact of continued impunity regarding both past injustices and electoral frauds. As Kenya find itself on the precipice, it is incumbent on American and European states now to reject this posture and to forcefully pressure the government to accept a truly reformed process as well as the basic terms for a free and fair election. Unless they do so, foreign officials will be complicit in the country's growing repressiveness.
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To understand why the foreign desire to seem impartial has strengthened the regime, some background is useful on the events surrounding the recent election. For starters, it is essential to appreciate the larger context in which any presidential race is held in Kenya. Across parts of Africa, notably countries like Botswana, Namibia, and others, the post-Cold War period has seen the emergence of real multi-party democracies in which constituents are represented through the political process and can count on actual transfers of power. But in keeping with broader global trends, the region has also witnessed authoritarian retrenchment in the last decade. In Kenya, this retrenchment has taken the form of ruling elites using the state's security apparatus and resources to manage the voting process in ways that appear superficially credible to foreign officials, concerned more with ensuring peace and maintaining existing arrangements. The result is a history of documented electoral fraud that pushed out Odinga in 2007 and marred the election results in 2013. In this context, elections have provided those in power with a cloak of legitimacy while simultaneously allowing them to hold on to their power.
Nothing about events before, during, and after the August 2017 election cut against these fears. In the lead up to the election, the IEBC's chief technology officer, whose job it was to ensure the security of the electronic system, was found tortured and murdered along with another person. He had been complaining of death threats to the police to no avail. The murder remains unsolved, with many viewing the government as the principle suspect. Part of the reason for this suspicion is that the IEBC made no effort to secure its systems after the murder and the State House appeared equally unwilling to determine if electoral security could be breached.
For all the talk of not intervening, U.S. and European equivocation shapes the terms of local disputes. It also plays exactly into the expectations of autocrats.
As for election night and after, there were numerous red flags. The IEBC rushed to declare Kenyatta the winner, under pressure from the State House, before making public approximately a quarter of the actual paper results. That same night, and for the first time ever, the government ordered media houses not to report any constituency-level results. Those results could have served as an independent assessment of the accuracy of the IEBC's overall electronic tally—the only information that was officially released. During the judicial challenge, the IEBC refused to comply with a Supreme Court order requiring the commission to grant access to its electronic system—a refusal that led the court in its ruling to assume that either "the computer system had been infiltrated . . . or that the IEBC officials interfered with the system themselves." And in addition to everything else, large numbers of ballot papers, despite coming from a single printing house, Al Ghurair, did not seem to have the required security features. From the outset, the IEBC's decision to award the Dubai-based Al Ghurair the contract for printing ballots was controversial. The company is widely believed to have ties to the Kenyatta family. But worse, it is an open secret that Al Ghurair is considered to be the printing company of choice for autocrats like Museveni in Uganda. Indeed, the company played a major role in the contested 2016 Zambian election—in which the opposition leaders, who would later be jailed, raised rigging concerns specifically about Al Ghurair.
Following the Supreme Court's nullification of the August vote, the actions of both the IEBC and the Kenyatta government were hardly reassuring. The commission's chairman, Wafula Chebukati, responded to the decision by blaming the commission's CEO for mismanagement and even potential fraud. In particular, Chebukati raised questions about why his password was used by others to access the results transmission system during the vote tally without his approval. Even if all that the commission had been guilty of was incompetence, the behavior of its officials—finger pointing and accusations of implicit rigging—suggests an institution currently constituted without the legitimacy to run a follow-up presidential race.
But despite everything, in the lead up to Odinga's decision to boycott the run-off, no meaningful changes were made to the composition of the IEBC. Nor were any of the other changes demanded by the opposition pursued—from the company printing ballots to the mechanisms in place to assure transparency of the vote tallying process. Some commentators viewed such opposition demands as disingenuous, impossible to achieve in the time constitutionally allotted for a run-off. But why should the onus be on the opposition to contest under essentially the same system that the Supreme Court just declared unconstitutional? Moreover, for the political health of the country, and under conditions in which there have been multiple cycles of rigged elections, why not make a serious attempt to ensure the integrity of the process? Indeed, even if the opposition's motives have not been entirely sincere, wouldn't a committed effort by the IEBC and the Kenyatta government to address its demands expose the gamesmanship and, more importantly, engender institutional trust?
Yet instead of negotiating in good faith and reaching agreement on these issues, the government pursued an aggressive policy of retaliation against its perceived enemies. It moved to cut the budget for the judiciary as well as for the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (an autonomous constitutionally mandated national human rights institution), the Auditor General (which reports on the misuse of public funds), and various other independent offices. At the same time, Kenyatta and other ruling party members verbally attacked the chief justice of the Supreme Court and sought to press through parliament a series of election amendment laws that would make it effectively impossible for the Supreme Court to nullify any future election (regardless of concerns about vote tampering). Moreover, these actions were all taken in conjunction with a broad crackdown on dissent, from restricting the travel of civil servants and academics and shutting down established international NGOs such as the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) to unleashing police violence on student demonstrators and arresting opposition members on charges of subversion. It should be noted that the attacks on NGOs, pursued by Kenya's NGOs Coordination Board, are in keeping with the global authoritarian trend to use new NGO "oversight" entities to intimidate civil society and restrict activism.
To say that Kenyatta likely won anyway is essentially to reject the need for fair procedures. Indeed, if the rules don't matter why have an election at all?
Thus, the question of who actually won more votes in the August election is, in a sense, immaterial. Due to the highly polarized nature of Kenyan politics, it remains possible that Kenyatta may have actually gained a majority. But the issue is that any election in the country takes place against a backdrop in which the process is fundamentally suspect and there is little faith that those in control will cede power even if they were to lose. To say that Kenyatta likely won anyway is essentially to reject the need for fair procedures. Indeed, if the rules don't matter why have an election at all? Given the implications of this line of reasoning, it is therefore not a surprise that some in Kenyatta's camp are now openly touting the benefits of dictatorship.
Under these circumstances, essentially the only card that the opposition has had—due to its lack of power over any meaningful institution—is to refuse to participate, since to take part in a questionable process is to legitimize its own inevitable defeat. This latter outcome is precisely what many believe happened in both 2007 and 2013. Thus, when American and European officials castigate the opposition for threatening to boycott the run-off—as has been the general line for the last month—they are attacking the one tool at the opposition's disposal and implicitly reinforcing a government hand that has all the relevant bargaining power.
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This is a decisive moment for Kenya and indeed for the future of democracy in other parts of Africa. The Supreme Court's nullification last month embodied a sharp rebuttal of the prevailing authoritarianism and an assertion of the need for truly free and fair elections. That decision also came on the heels of yet another autocratically managed election, this time in Angola—and the court's judgment was widely understood to have reverberating consequences for ruling elites across the region.
At the same time, however, the almost immediate undercurrent of foreign commentary has been to emphasize the turmoil generated by the decision. Days after the ruling, the credit rating agency Moody's declared the judgment "credit negative" because it "prolong[ed] a period of political uncertainty that has damaged business confidence." What was relevant about the decision was not how it provided a critical defense of democratic process or broke with electoral authoritarian practices in Kenya. Rather, all that mattered, especially for business investment, was short term stability—irrespective of the long-run effects of government impunity and illegitimacy. The clear assumption from Moody's perspective was that things would have been better if Kenyans had simply accepted Kenyatta's reelection, regardless of the conditions under which it took place.
The only path forward is to implement a transparent and legitimate election process, even if it requires abandoning the run-off clock.
Now as the government steers the country deeper into political crisis, these voices will only become more pronounced, the implication being that citizens of African countries should simply accede to a lower political standard than real democracy. Not only do these arguments participate in the old colonial imagination, they are also fundamentally wrong about what has been generating crises: the sustained failure of ruling elites to pursue authentic and popular self-government, not the efforts by politicians, activists, and publics to press for these demands.
This is why it is so critical that foreign governments and their envoys abandon any stance of false neutrality. If they want to be truly neutral then aggressively oppose the improper use of state power, without the vacillating effort to blame everyone. This is hardly a position of unequivocal support for Odinga or the opposition and is certainly not about "taking sides." It is a commitment simply to defending fair procedures—which in the long run benefit all—and to opposing the misuse of power, whoever is wielding that power. By contrast, the current American and European equivocation—as well as the status quo mindset that informs it—inherently entrenches governing regimes. For all the talk of not intervening, these choices shape the terms of local disputes. They also play exactly into the expectations of autocrats. And if as on cue, those same rulers threaten the rule of law or shut down avenues for dissent, foreign officials, no matter their claims to neutrality, will nonetheless have played their role in sanctioning the new autocracy.
For more on the subject, read Aziz Rana's earlier essay, Kenya's New Electoral Authoritarianism.


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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
11.6inch IPS screen,
11.6inch IPS screen, high Toughened cover. Supports Multi mini-PCs, multi systems.
*11.6inch IPS screen,
*11.6inch IPS screen,high resolution.
*Toughened glass capacitive touch panel with up to 6H hardness.
*Toughened glass capacitive touch panel with up to 6H hardness.
*When working with Raspberry Pi, it supports Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali and Retropie.
*When working with Raspberry Pi, it supports Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali and Retropie.
Revision as of 03:38, 10 August 2022
11.6inch IPS screen, 1920 x 1080 high resolution, Toughened glass cover. Supports Multi mini-PCs, and multi systems.
- 11.6inch IPS screen,1920 x 1080 high resolution.
- Toughened glass capacitive touch panel with up to 6H hardness.
- When working with Raspberry Pi, it supports Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali and Retropie.
- When working as a computer monitor, it supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, ten-points touch, and driver free.
- Multi-languages OSD menu, for power management, brightness/contrast adjustment, etc.
- 3.5mm audio jack, supports HDMI audio output.
- Embedded ferrite Hi-Fi speaker.
Working with PC
This product supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 OS.:
1. Connect 12/1A power adapter to the DC interface of the LCD, and you can see its backlight is on after the successful connection.
2. Connect the TOUCH interface of the LCD to the USB interface of the PC. Waiting for a moment, The touch will be recognized by Windows automatically.
3. If you use HDMI, you need to connect the HDMI interface of LCD to the HDMI port of the PC. About 5s later, you can see that the LCD display properly. If you need the audio, you can insert 3.5mm earphones into HP ports.
1) If multi-screen are connected to one PC at the same time, you can only control the cursor by this LCD, so please set the LCD as the main screen.
2) Some of PC cannot support the HDMI screen Hot Plug. In this case, restarting the PC can solve.
3) HP audio output only works while using HDMI communication.
Calibration touch on Win 10 PC
Take the windows10 system as an example:
- 1. Enter the Windows settings of the system, type in the search bar and click "Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input" (as shown in the picture below).
- 2. Click "Setup" in the pop-up "Tablet PC Settings" interface:
- 3. The following text prompt will appear on the screen. Please tap the touch screen with your finger, and the computer will recognize it as a touch screen.
【Note】If the touch screen is blank, press the "Enter" key, and the text prompt will switch to the touch screen. (The screen which displays the text prompt will be used as a touch screen!)
Working with Raspberry Pi
Supports Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali and Retropie systems on Raspberry Pi.
Please download the latest version of the image from the Raspberry Pi official website.
1. Download the compressed file to the PC, and extract the img file.
2. Connect the TF card to the PC and use SDFormatter to format the TF card.
3. Open the Win32DiskImager software, select the system image prepared in step 1, and click write to burn the system image.
4. After the programming is completed, open the config.txt file in the root directory of the TF card, add the following code at the end of config.txt and save it.
hdmi_group=2 hdmi_mode=82 hdmi_cvt 1920 1080 60 6 0 0 0
5. Connect the 12V power supply to the DC interface of the LCD, and you can see that the LCD backlight is lit normally.
6. Connect the Touch port of the LCD to the USB port of the Raspberry Pi.
7. Connect the HDMI port of the LCD to the HDMI port of the Raspberry Pi, power on the Raspberry Pi, and wait for a few seconds to display normally.
Keys description
- Open or Close LCD display. If you don't need the LCD for a long time, you can use this button to reduce consumption
- Direction button
- "OK" function
- Open menu and "Return" function
Screen installation reference instructions(without case version)
The bonding method between the LCD of the screen and the touchpad is using double-sided adhesive. In order to prevent the LCD and the touchpad from peeling off in some special situations (such as when the screen is installed at an angle), it is necessary to make structural support for the LCD when installation. A reference example you can check below.
【Note】 The assembly materials used below are not included in the shipped kit! ! This is only used as a reference for installation and materials.
Reference Drawing
Part Name:
1. Equipment case
2. Countersunk head machine screw
3. Copper pillar
4. Adhesive sponge
5. Acrylic board (thickness 5mm and above)v 6. Round head machine screw
Assembly instructions
1. Fix the Copper pillar ③ on the back of the Equipment case ① with countersunk screws ②, and then embed HDMI LCD ⑦ into the Equipment case ① and bond it firmly. The countersunk screw holes on the casing will be blocked by the edge of the screen. So the screws cannot be seen on the exterior side.
2. Paste the Adhesive sponge ④ with an appropriate thickness on the Acrylic board ⑤, pay attention to the position of the paste to avoid the PCB board, and finally fix it on the copper pillar ③ with the Round head machine screw ⑥. After assembly, make sure that the sponge is fully attached to the back of the LCD.
3. The opening holes on the acrylic board avoid the components on the PCB board to facilitate the connection between the interface and the device
Note: The LCD display surface cannot be installed parallel to the ground, otherwise it will fall off under the action of gravity. In addition, when it needs to be installed at an angle, the back of the LCD screen should be kept at least less than 75 degrees from the horizontal.
3D drawing of assembly effect
3D Drawing
11.6inch HDMI LCD (H) 3D Drawing
Question:How to remove the colored squares of the GPU self-check when the Raspberry Pi is powered on?
The other is the TOUCH interface, which generally needs to be connected to the USB interface of the host. Power is drawn through the USB interface and the working current is about 5V 80mA.
If you require technical support, please go to the Support page and open a ticket.


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Different locations, climates, and crops require specific greenhouse structures to give your plants the right conditions and protection.
Different locations, climates, and crops require specific greenhouse structures to give your plants the right conditions and protection.
Glasshouses are the optimal greenhouse structure solution for the commercial production of vegetables, fruits, and flowers in mild/cold climates and for nurseries.
Our glasshouses incorporate the most advanced materials and automation technologies in the industry. These greenhouse structures enable you to deliver ideal and stable growing conditions to protect your plants and secure your yields even when outside weather dips to -15oC or more.
Glass greenhouse structures let in a lot of light and radiation. They're durable, low-maintenance, and designed for high loads and optimum production. Glasshouses also have a range of natural ventilation options you can choose from based on the specific location, crop, and climate of your greenhouse project.
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How To Create a Bitmap Blur Effect In Android Using RenderScript
Learn how to achieve the popular blur effect on your Android apps
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RenderScript framework API can be used for performing computationally intensive tasks at high performance. RenderScript was primarily developed to use with data-parallel computation, although serial computationally intensive workloads can benefit as well. The RenderScript runtime will parallelize work across all processors available on a device, such as multi-core CPUs, GPUs, or DSPs, allowing you to focus on expressing algorithms rather than scheduling work or load balancing.
RenderScript is especially useful for applications performing image processing, computational photography, or computer vision. There are two ways we can access the Android RenderScript framework APIs:
- Directly using
android.renderscriptAPI classes. These classes are available from Android 3.0 (API level 11) and higher.
- Alternatively, you can use
android.support.v8.renderscriptsupport package classes. The support library classes are available for devices running Android 2.2 (API level 8) and higher.
How To Use RenderScript
In order to use the Support Library RenderScript APIs, you must have Android SDK Tools revision 22.2 or higher and SDK Build-tools revision 18.1.0 or higher.
After you have the above two minimum development tools, you need to update the settings for the Android build process to include the RenderScript APIs. In the Android Studio project add the following configurations to the project
defaultConfig {
applicationId "com.javatechig"
minSdkVersion 14
targetSdkVersion 23
versionCode 1
versionName "1.0"
// Add the following two lines
renderscriptTargetApi 18
renderscriptSupportModeEnabled true
The following code snippets can be used to create a bitmap blur effect in Android using RenderScript API.
//Set the radius of the Blur. Supported range 0 < radius <= 25
private static final float BLUR_RADIUS = 25f;
public Bitmap blur(Bitmap image) {
if (null == image) return null;
Bitmap outputBitmap = Bitmap.createBitmap(image);
final RenderScript renderScript = RenderScript.create(this);
Allocation tmpIn = Allocation.createFromBitmap(renderScript, image);
Allocation tmpOut = Allocation.createFromBitmap(renderScript, outputBitmap);
//Intrinsic Gausian blur filter
ScriptIntrinsicBlur theIntrinsic = ScriptIntrinsicBlur.create(renderScript, Element.U8_4(renderScript));
return outputBitmap;
You can use the above code snippet to blur an ImageView as follows.
ImageView imageView = (ImageView) findViewById(R.id.imageView);
Bitmap bitmap = BitmapFactory.decodeResource(getResources(), R.drawable.nature);
Bitmap blurredBitmap = blur(bitmap);
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"What will happen to bookshelves?", bibliophiles lamented with the ascent of the e-book, mourning the loss of the feel of paper pages between their fingers and the smell of rich mahogany encasing their many leather-bound books. Now, physicians may be wondering the same thing about stethoscopes. As ultrasound machines become smaller, cheaper and more portable, a recent BMJ article notes, some doctors propose that point-of-care scans may replace the stethoscope as "the symbol of the profession."
In a BMJ blog post responding to the original article, Rhy Davies, a medical student at Imperial College London, writes an "Ode to a stethoscope" summarizing the history of the instrument, its medical pros and cons and the meanings it embodies. He writes:
And can you boldly stride into the hospital canteen with an ultrasound device the way you can with a stethoscope? Slung around the neck, it declares to the world that, yes, everything will be fine now that the medical student is here. (Actually, that's infuriating. Can we all agree to stop doing that?)
Lastly, what of one of the greatest uses of the stethoscope? In a hectic emergency room or a busy GP surgery, when the earbuds go in and the diaphragm is laid meaningfully on the chest, the stethoscope ferries the doctor or student to that quiet mental space.....what will become of that little space where the doctor or student can synthesise, diagnose, and reflect? Will the next generation of ultrasounds have an app for that?
Previously: Med school friendships from classroom to clinics, The OMG Factor: Curbing your enthusiasm during clinical rotations and Students design special stethoscope for use in space, noisy places
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Kettering psychedelics Temples have announced details of their much anticipated debut album, to be released on 10th February 2014.
The record, titled 'Sun Structures', will be released on their home label Heavenly in the UK and Fat Possum (Home to releases by Yuck & The Wytches) in the US.
To coincide with the release of the album, the four-piece have also provided us with a new single, 'Mesmerise'.
Keeping to their kaledoscopic sound from previous singles, 'Mesmerise' has a marching beat which splashes of colour and 60s harmonics that warm you, the title of track symbolising perfectly the feeling from what you are hearing.
Currently on tour in the US, the group's next headline tour in the UK is in late February 2014, which has also been recently unveiled. The dates are as follows:
Glasgow Oran Mor – (24 February)
Hull Fruit – (25 February)
Nottingham Rescue Rooms – (27 February)
Leeds Stylus – (28 February)
Manchester Academy 2 – (01 March)
Oxford 02 Academy 2 – (03 March)
Birmingham Institute – (04 March)
Cardiff Globe – (06 March)
Bournemouth Old Fire Station – (07 March)
London 02 Shepherds Bush Empire – (08 March)


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I am sure you are with me in saying we are thinking of Coulston whãnau as they farewell their dealy loved poppa this afternoon.
Change Of Date and Venue
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Please note a new date, and venue has been organised for the Upper and Lower Hutt Regional Staff meeting:
Date: Wednesday 13th June
Venue: Silverstream Retreat, 3 Reynolds Bach Drive, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt 5019
Time: 3.30 to 5.30
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Ministry Of Education RS7 Reporting
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No changes to Infocare for the 1 February 2018 – 31 May 2018 funding period will be able to be made after 4pm, Tuesday 5 June.
Samoan Language Week
There has been a lot of celebrating in our kindergartens this week for Samoan Language week.
Fanau Pasifika lead Samoan language weel at Levins Te Takare. Tamaiti performed siva, sasa, pese and storytelling.
To celebrate Samoan Language week in the Association office our amazing transport team cooked a Samoan lunch for us. It was deeeeeelicious! Fa'afetai lava!!🙌
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Awatea Kindergarten had a Samoan lunch on Tuesday to celebrate Samoan language week
Open Polytech Teachers Graduate
Four Whānau Manaaki teachers graduated from the Open Polytechnic last week, including Brittany Manawaiti who was chosen to speak at the ceremony.
Brittany, a teacher at Raumati South Kindergarten, told the graduation audience that she was inspired to become a teacher after a visit to Bali. "I witnessed the power of education and how it brought joy to children who owned next to nothing," said Brittany. She also said she is proud of the career she has chosen and about making a difference. "I have the opportunity to ensure that children are treated equally and are provided with an opportunity to strive in their environment, and that is a responsibility I hold dear," she said.
Brittany says graduation gave her the opportunity to celebrate her hard work, achievement and sacrifices. She loves the opportunites she has at Raumati South, and enjoys the large outdoor space for children. She's also enjoying working in a close-knit team with the chance to sit down and have a kōrero about the day. After her placements, Brittany says it was her dream to work for Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens, because of the team work and similar values and beliefs about children's learning and development.
Tu'u Mailo who is teaching at Maraeroa was a TONI home-based educator for Whānau Manaaki's Etu Ao homebased service before she enrolled to study. Etu Ao Visiting Teacher Raewyn Moffit says as an educator, Tu'u was always enthusiastic and had great relationships with the children.
With six children of her own Tu'u found the workload challenging while she was studying, so it was great to celebrate with so many of her extended family. "I really enjoyed it, I loved it and my family loved it."
Tu'u says she is learning a lot while teaching at Maraeroa. "I love it because I'm learning more – it's such a good team."
Laura Talbot who also graduated last week says studying was stressful but she feels excited and proud to finally be able to put what she knows into practice in her job at Plimmerton Kindergarten. "I'm really loving it – the team is supportive and welcoming."
Brooke Maxwell is teaching at Newtown Kindergarten and studied part time while working at a centre in Nelson. She says this enabled her to put what she learnt from her course into practice straight away.
"It was amazing, it made me realise I was doing the right thing."
Her two children were young when she began her degree, so coming to graduation recognised their contribution to her studies. "It was nice to finally celebrate with my family."
Brooke is enjoying the many cultures at Newtown Kindergarten. "I'm loving it – it's quite different, such a diverse community."
Special Visitors At Paramata
Paremata Kindergarten had some very special visitors during the week, three founding pupils!
One of them even bought in her very first kindergarten painting from 1957!! It was a lovely visit with the ladies sharing many stories with the children about their time at Paremata.
Conference Update
Welcome to the fourth Conference update, there will be further news, information and guidance in weekly editions of Kōrero.
We look forward to welcoming you to this year's annual All Staff Conference on the 9thand 10th of July!
The theme of this year's two day Staff Conference is - PANONI - Celebrate! Challenge! Change!
The All Staff Conference will once again be held in the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, on Cable St in Wellington City.
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Tackling Woes For Eagles 'D' In Opener
The defense had two primary objectives heading into Friday's game.
"We talked about coming in here that our effort to the ball was going to improve and our tackling was going to improve," said defensive coordinator Billy Davis. "The effort to the ball was there and the tackling wasn't where it needs to be yet."
The tackling left plenty to be desired, as the the running back duo of LeGarrette Blount and Stevan Ridley romped for a combined 193 yards and three touchdowns on just 19 carries. That's north of 10 yards per clip. Part of that has to do with players abandoning their gaps; part of it is growing pains as the team adjusts to a new scheme. But the poor tackling was a big factor as well.
Chip Kelly has not run a particularly physical training camp. And while there has been some occasional tackling to the ground during individual drills, typically the players are asked to thud — or simulate tackling without bringing the ball carrier down.
Is it tough to just flip the switch?
"It's a totally different mindset," said Kurt Coleman. "We've gone wrap-up and it is what it is, it gives you good form but when you go live and it's a totally different beast. And you saw guys — I remember Mychal [Kendricks] came down and smacked the running back [Blount] and kind of bounced off him, that's the kind of stuff you can't prepare for when you just thud it up."
"It's the first preseason game and this was really the first time we were actually live tackling, but there are no excuses for anything," added Nate Allen, who had his share of struggles Friday. "We just have a lot to get better on."
This is not a new issue for this defense. The Eagles missed a tackle on 8.5 percent of their plays in 2012, the highest mark in the league according to Football Outsiders.
It needs to be kept in mind that this was only the first exhibition game and drawing sweeping conclusions based off preseason play is never a good idea. But there is definitely a lot of work that lies ahead for this unit.
"That's what the preseason is about — seeing who we are and where we are and how far we have to go," said Davis. "And we've got a ways to go right now."
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The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce Dr. Chuck Bunting as the new Associate Dean of Research and Sponsored Programs. The OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved this appointment during its regular meeting on November 30, and Bunting will officially assume the role January 1, 2013.
Bunting, the Halliburton Professor of Engineering in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering has been on faculty at OSU for 11 years.
"Dr. Bunting is an exciting addition to the College Leadership Team," said Dr. Paul Tikalsky, Dean. "He is an experienced faculty that understands the needs for collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary research. He has great insight into what is necessary to elevate our profile in innovation and research. I look forward to working with Dr. Bunting to advance the college and OSU."
Bunting has an extensive background in academic research and is nationally recognized in the area of electrical engineering.
"I am honored to have been appointed to this position and look forward to the opportunity to serve and work together to improve the research culture for both faculty and students," said Bunting. "I hope to help streamline the processes of the sponsored research office, and am excited about building collaborations that are deep and sustainable across the college and the university."
Bunting received an A.A.S. degree in electronics technology from Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach, VA, and a B.S. degree in engineering technology from Old Dominion University, where he graduated with the highest honors. He went on to receive both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Virginia Tech in electrical engineering.
Bunting worked with the Naval Aviation Depot as an Apprentice, an Electronics Mechanic, and an Electronics Measurement Equipment Mechanic, from 1981 to 1989. Then, from 1994 to 2001, he was on faculty with the department of engineering technology at Old Dominion University. There, he worked closely with NASA Langley Research Center on electromagnetic field penetration in aircraft structures and reverberation chamber simulation.
Bunting joined the faculty at OSU in 2001, as an associate professor and was promoted to full professor in 2011.
"I have been working on a major proposal initiative associated with bringing a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Oklahoma State University," said Bunting. "This effort has broadened my exposure to higher research administration and has considerably expanded my perspective on defining a successful research environment – particularly with a focus on large multidisciplinary centers."
Bunting has a passion for engineering education, applied computational electromagnetics, statistical electromagnetics, electromagnetic characterization and application of reverberation chambers, and the analysis and development of near infrared tomography and microwave acoustic tomography for prostate cancer detection.
In addition, Bunting is very active in the IEEE EMC society where he chairs tutorials, serves on numerous committees, is a Distinguished Lecturer and member of the Board of Directors.
His education and experience will aid the progress of the college's success in expanding its research initiatives.
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So obviously, I watched "No Mercy." If anything, I watched it to find out how Starship thinks as an agency. I wasn't totally impressed with MONSTA X when they finally debuted, and their follow-up EP was consistent but not memorable.
So you can imagine my surprise when I listened to "All In."
Beyond being a lead single through and through, "All In" is one of the best Kpop releases I've heard this year, if not the best.
Being a DBSK fan makes me very particular when it comes to performance-heavy songs. The common mindset towards performance sort of overlooks the song and focuses all the spectacle on the visuals, and it's rare that I see performances like "Rising Sun" or "Keep Your Head Down" which are just as much aural experiences as they are visual. And as far as "All In" goes, it's one of the best performance-heavy songs I've heard from their generation of groups.
"All In" starts strong with the obligatory lead single elements: the strong hook and the rap part. But the first vocal bridge immediately shifts the song to the other end of the spectrum—a light and melodic, but not weak, build up. Then the chorus comes in and strikes the perfect balance between power and grace. This contradiction is extremely difficult to achieve, but MONSTA X's success speaks for itself. And unlike songs wherein it's the melody or the treatment that carries the success, in this case it's everything. The constant line breaks/short lines allow for more opportunities for the vocals to exhale, which means each line becomes a burst of power for the vocalists. On the other hand, there is variety to the line cuts—some are very short, some are a bit longer, which means on the listeners' side the chorus is nowhere near boring.
I talked about multiple levels of contrast when I reviewed DBSK's "Rising Sun," but honestly up until "All In," I hadn't heard K-Pop come close to that level of sophistication. While "All In" has less contrast in terms of over-all sound, the idea that various contradictions can exist in a single song is more than enough to make this the best K-Pop single I've head all year. There's the hard, spaced out phrasing of the hook against the melodious, graceful bridge—brought together by the fact that they're both delivered with a sense of urgency. There's the first half of the chorus with short, powerful lines and then the second half with longer, sustained melodies. There's the aggressive rap parts against the epic melodies. All these things are happening at the same time, so it's such an experience to hear—and an even better experience to see performed.
I mentioned earlier that when it comes to "All In," MONSTA X have a hand in the song's success as well. It's rare that you see a group that isn't eaten alive by a song as large and complex as this, but when you listen to the song and watch the performances they have it all under control. Call it a "taming of the beast," if you will. The performances are smooth, they're powerful, and every aspect is given the same amount of attention—the singing, the rapping, the dancing, the showmanship.
It's been around a month since I first heard "All In," but every time I listen to it I hear an amazing track, and every time I watch performances I see a song literally coming to life.


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8 December 2010
Snow Makes Kim Happy
16 comments:
You look great in the snow, Kim! I love the howling picture the most!ReplyDelete
And a Very Merry and Snowy Christmas to you!!ReplyDelete
I am glad that you like that cold wet stuff. I would be glad to send you some of mine.
That is indeed one happy face!ReplyDelete
Woof! Woof! YES Absolutely agree with you KIM. LOVE LOVE the SNOW. Enjoy! Lots of Golden Woofs, SugarReplyDelete
That looks like F-U-N!!! I can tell you love it--it's all over your face.ReplyDelete
What an adorable dog and what a happy life Kim has in the snow! I must say that your writing style is just like Ree Drummond's "Pioneer Woman" blog so I think you could be on your way to becoming famous!ReplyDelete
Hey Kim!ReplyDelete
Great pix of you enjoying the white fluffy stuff! I love it too. Hey, love the pix of you howling to the wind! I bet you're fun to run around with. Happy holidays.
Grr and Woof,
Hey Kim,ReplyDelete
Good to see you! I am in agreement with you. Snow is wonderful. I howl in the snow everyday when mom comes home from work. You look very cute with your howling face.
Well, I don't mind the snow, but the cold weather I could do without. We are mailing our cards tomorrow. Let me know when ours arrives. I am curious how long it will take.ReplyDelete
Your pal, BIG Pip
What great pics!! I am still waiting for the snow :)ReplyDelete
You sure look like you're having fun, Kim!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous9 December 2010 at 04:45
You really do look wonderful in that snow. I wish I could go to the snow!! Everyone has blog posts about snow!!ReplyDelete
PS- I am having a giveaway at my blog I know you'd love to get involved in!! www.goldensimba.blogspot.com
Love that howl!! and it is even better in the snow! We are quite lacking in snow at the moment...do you think you could share some of yours? :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous9 December 2010 at 13:43
Now that's a happy happy happy dog! You go Kim! :)ReplyDelete
Waggin at ya,
You look very happy in the snow! We haven't had any here yet, but they say maybe on Saturday it'll snow a couple of inches. I have to be careful because I have stitches and am wearing some silly contraption on my head that my momma made, but if it snows I want to run in it!ReplyDelete
I love the snow too Kim! I find it tastes delicious...ReplyDelete


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This collaboration between Walfrido and Disney is a natural as Walfrido is Hawaii's artist of Natural Wonders! Taken from the movie short with the same title Mickey and Minnie celebrate their down time with the Iconic vision of Diamond Head in the background. This very limited edition will sell out instantly! Order yours today!


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The Smith family is one that will go down in American history as one that was unique, full of success and definitely one that has been open about whatever they've faced together. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's parenting of their children has been one of the other topics discussed about the family in the press. With all that's going on, one wonders how the children were affected. Some insight into their parenting style by Will has provided a closer look at their opinions of raising celebrity children.
Business moves definitely run in the Smith family, with Will having worked with his son Jaden Smith as an actor on projects and with Willow being one of the co-hosts on her mother's Facebook Watch show, Red Table Talk.
Jaden Smith had been working over the years to set himself up as more than a musician and actor that is following in his father's footsteps. He's taken some creative leaps throughout his young career and now the latest move seems to align more with his sister – switching to the use of simply their first name as a form of their artistry.
Fans took note last year of Jaden's seeming change to his persona and online identities across most of his platforms. While he never seemed to overtly make a statement, the musician started to drop the "Smith" portion of his moniker, choosing to leave the solitary Jaden (stylized in all caps) as his preferred name going forward – much like his sister has.
"That's strong. Willow. You feel like you don't have to say your last name. You're just Willow. I create different characters for myself and that's also one of the reasons I love Bowie so much, but I create different characters for myself and it's like, Jaden, that's music and Jaden Smith, that's 501(c)(3), that's acting in movies. I wanted to just make that little distinction there, just a little bit, so that I could just … different things are happening."
HBO Max has announced that Jaden's father's iconic sitcom family is reuniting for a special to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Fans were surprised to see the original Aunt Viv, Janet Hubert-Whitten, back for the special, as she's been very vocal about her exit from the show. It's great timing, as Bel-Air, breakout director Morgan Cooper's dark, drama tinged, self-made The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot, has officially been picked up for two seasons at Peacock.
It was during the filming of his now iconic show that Will met Jaden and Willow's mother, Jada Pinkett Smith. Despite their marital troubles as of late, the parents have always been very supportive of the non-traditional choices that their children make – partially due to their upbringing and the freedom that their celebrity parents gave them.
Dear Will,— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 21, 2020
There are so many things that I haven't and don't get right but there is one thing I got really right and that's choosing you as the Father of my children. pic.twitter.com/TnGeJYiFHG
They've addressed their children in the press, much like they've had to do recently for their own marriage relationship, and Will's not been shy about his thoughts about his children – and what others think.
When an interviewer praised Jaden and Willow's "freedom of expression" and asked Smith if it was something that Will and Jada "consciously encouraged them to have," Will replied jokingly with a laugh, "Yeah, I think it may have been a mistake."
"I think we might have gone too far," he repeated when talking to BBC interviewer A. Dot. "Jaden is 100 percent fearless, he will do anything. So as a parent it's scary, it's really terrifying — but he is completely willing to live and die by his own artistic decisions and he just doesn't concern himself with what people think."
Ultimately, with Jaden now the CEO of his own water company and Willow doing new music finally, years after famously quitting while in her teens and with a hit single, the Smith family seems to be fine. Will chalked it up to a major item a few years ago in an interview with Haute Living.
"We respect our children the way we would respect any other person."


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The Philadelphia Eagles are in line to get the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft, and with a pair of playoff hopefuls left on their upcoming schedule, they aren't likely to drop much.
At 4-10, Philadelphia is one of three teams tied for the second-worst record. The Eagles are still in play for the top pick, as there are two teams currently at 2-12, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs, but they'd have to win their final two games of the season coupled with Eagles losses for either to finish with a record as good as the Eagles'.
Fans will be conflicted about whether the team should win any games down the stretch, but a single win could be very detrimental for the Eagles when it comes to draft order. There are six teams tied at 5-9, and with a strong strength of schedule coming up, Philly could fall towards the bottom of that list in the selection order if they earn a win.
Here's a look at the top half of the draft order if the season ended today, as provided by Mocking the Draft:
1. Kansas City Chiefs - 2-12 (.469 SOS)
2. Jacksonville Jaguars - 2-12 (.541 SOS)
3. Oakland Raiders - 4-10 (.469 SOS)
4. Philadelphia Eagles - 4-10 (.505 SOS)
5. Detroit Lions - 4-10 (.546 SOS)
6. San Diego Chargers - 5-9 (.474 SOS)
7. Cleveland Browns - 5-9 (.480 SOS)
8. Buffalo Bills - 5-9 (.500 SOS)
9. Tennessee Titans - 5-9 (.526 SOS)
10. Carolina Panthers - 5-9 (.536 SOS)
11. Arizona Cardinals - 5-9 (.543 SOS)
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 6-8 (.469 SOS)
13. Miami Dolphins - 6-8 (.500 SOS)
14. New York Jets - 6-8 (.526 SOS)
15. New Orleans Saints - 6-8 (.528 SOS)
16. St. Louis Rams - 6-7-1 (.536 SOS)
There is obviously a lot for the Eagles to look for in the NFL draft if they want to turn things around next year: the offensive line has been makeshift and the defense has been suspect, especially in the secondary. The Eagles have young talent at quarterback in Nick Foles as well as Michael Vick, but after this season, its unclear whether either is likely to lead Philadelphia to a winning season in the future.


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Mallory James Mahoney Plays Ainsley in Season 3 of 'On My Block'
Mallory James Mahoney appeared in TV shows like 'Bunk'd' before joining the star-studded cast of 'On My Block.' Read on to find out more about the star.
What's the strangest thing you've ever encountered in high school? For the cast of On My Block, an average day involves compiling a loosely Mean Girls-inspired, fluff-covered bulletin showing criminal mastermind, Lil' Ricky's whereabouts; digging up a grave; or seeking refuge from a suspiciously vigilant crush. Season 3 features a few new characters, though none as striking as Ainsley. Played by Mallory James Mahoney, the child prodigy is set to make life even harder for the young investigators.
So, who is Mallory James Mahoney?
Mallory James Mahoney's name will ring familiar to the viewers of Bunk'd, a comedy TV show the Texan actress has been a part of since 2018. On the show, Mallory plays Destiny Baker, a confident young woman with a keen interest in everything fashion and beauty-related. She is equally passionate about maintaining a good appearance as she is about protecting her friends.
As Mallory explained in a previous interview with Texas Lifestyle Mag, Bunk'd show-runner Pamela Eells added significant changes to Destiny's character once they started talking. From an extroverted, outspoken young woman, Destiny transformed into a perfectionist with a long history in pageant competitions. As the actress told the outlet, she was more than excited to take on a role that taps into a vital aspect of the mainstream cultural scene in Texas.
As Ainsley Riches, she plays a young woman determined to make a career in show business. This ambition is partially reflected in her sartorial choices and she is often seen wearing fashion statements like a magenta colored bomber jacket covered in sequins, or thick white eyeliner with extra-sparkly glitter.
"I love being an actress because, I get to play all types of different characters from a brash, self-absorbed singer on On My Block, to the fun but somewhat intense beauty pageant girl who has become a Earth loving activist's friend on Bunk'd, and the role of Taylor the mischievous angel in Heaven Scent," the actress wrote in a recent Instagram post.
'On My Block' is far from Mallory's first major role.
Much like Ainsley's character, Mallory has been busy building a lucrative career in show business for almost as long as she can remember. Having joined her first theatre group at the age of 5, she rose to the top with record speed, booking her first serious role by the time she turned 9. As she told Texas Lifestyle Mag, she is currently coached by Cathryn Sullivan, the mastermind who helped Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and the like to kick-start their careers.
In addition to Bunk'd and On My Block, the actress also appeared on Day 5, Sober Companion, and Dig. Created by Burnie Burns, Day 5 is a critically acclaimed web series exploring a far-fetched scenario in which anyone who falls asleep dies immediately. Sober Companion is a comedy about a legal attorney gone rogue, featuring Pete Davidson, Justin Long, and Nick Frost.
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Kibble Walks ~ Sense of Place Part X
I am often asked by people who have read my most recent book, The God Presumption, if I really gift the bark of trees with dog kibble. Yes I do, even in the coldest of our New Hampshire winters; on my return from the early morning walk, I sometimes require half an hour in…Read More
Citizen of Earth
Francis Bellamy was a Christian socialist minister ousted from his own pulpit for espousing Jesus as a socialist, and preaching against the evils of capitalism. Maybe this is new news for some of us, but Bellamy's original version of The Pledge of Allegiance was intended for citizens of any country. I pledge allegiance to my…Read More
Eco-spiritual Dimensions of Green Burial ~ Sense of Place Part V
In my growing up years, we didn't talk about carbon footprints, diminishing rain forests, loss of wildlife habitat, and the destruction of boreal forests. We certainly didn't talk about dying and death, nor our cultural propensity to send off loved ones in mahogany coffins placed snugly into plastic or concrete vaults. We didn't talk about…Read More
Edible Villages
"There's so many people that don't really recognize a vegetable unless it's in a bit of plastic with an instruction packet on the top." These are the words of Pam Warhurst, the co-founder of Incredible Edible in Todmorden, England. Pam herself is not new news, but her TED talk is provocative and ought to inspire…Read More
Urban Insistence
It's often the case that a poem or a piece of art or a book review finds its way into my inbox; not nearly so often that I repost it. This is a powerful, imaginative piece of writing, and by way of confession, I wish I had written it. (Still, the introvert in me most…Read More


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AAP® is comprised of a gifted and talented staff of professional directors, educators, choreographers, musical accompanist and assistants who are here to help you every step of the way. Dedicated to the students the staff members cater and nurture their craft as well as their students' talents.


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Let's be honest, if you didn't gram your cotton candy-topped French toast, then you definitely didn't eat it. We're all suckers for a bit of #foodporn (don't deny it) and there's no better place to capture a pretty snap than Sydney's most Instagrammable café, Speedo's.
This North Bondi eatery has built up a rep for serving up some of the most jaw-droppingly b-e-a-utiful (and delicious) food in the city. In other words, it's a foodie lover's dream.
To help you navigate their jam-packed menu, we've picked out the best of the bunch. From stacked and drizzled pancakes to bright-pink bowls and slightly naughty rolls, here is some of the most Instagrammable dishes in Sydney.
Caramelised Banana And Chia Vegan Pancakes
Whoever said healthy pancakes couldn't be pretty AND taste good obviously hasn't been to Speedo's. Vegan or not, order the caramelised banana and chia pancakes and you'll be treated to a sky-high stack of three pancakes with poached berries, fig, pistachio crumble and maple syrup. Keen to go full-blown cheat mode? Dive into the triple stack pancakes and add ice cream. Whatever you choose, you're guaranteed a stunner of a meal.
Green Goodness Bowl
If you and green food aren't best of mates, prepare for that to change once you meet Speedo's green goodness bowl. Not only is it super photogenic, it's loaded with poached eggs, avocado, chickpea, flax and sesame seed fritters, pepitas, vegannaise, kale crumb, leafy greens and quinoa soy sourdough toast—yum! Both your body and your gram will thank you.
Raspberry And Lemon Hotcake
Who doesn't love a hotcake on their Insta feed? Speedo's oh-so gram-worthy raspberry and lemon hotcake is bound to reel in all the likes. Think a HUGE hotcake covered in honey whipped ricotta, poached fruit and generously drizzled with maple syrup. If that wasn't enough, it's topped with delicate, edible flowers! Brace yourself for some serious Insta-lovin'.
Pink Pitaya Bowl
Pitaya what? Yep, those bright-pink bowls you've seen all over Insta can be found at Speedo's. A pitaya bowl is basically dragon fruit blended with other fruit and decorated with even more fruit—uh huh, it's basically a fruit party in a bowl. Speedo's make theirs with mango, coconut, blackberry, strawberry, passionfruit and kiwifruit before sprinkling tasty vegan granola. And the best bit? It's as scrumptious as it is stunning.
Egg And Bacon Brioche Roll
Now, now, we know what you're thinking—an egg and bacon roll can't be anything special. But let us tell you—Speedo's knows exactly what's up when it comes to making said humble roll. Rashers of bacon and a perfectly fried egg are sandwiched between a soft, buttery brioche bun with BBQ tomato relish and cheddar. Heck, it even comes with a side of not one, not two but THREE hashbrowns! If that doesn't up your gram cred, we don't know what will.
Inspired to get snap-happy? Find Speedo's location, opening hours and all the deets in The Directory.
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5 Cool Things to do in Geneva
Geneva has a rather staid reputation as a banking & diplomatic city. But scratch the surface and you will find a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with an alternative side. This means bohemian neighbourhoods, flea markets, live gigs, contemporary art, and indie design. Here are 5 cool things to do in Geneva, Switzerland.
Discover Carouge
A short tram ride away from the city centre, on the other side of the River Arve (one of the two rivers that flow through the city), is Carouge.
This is Geneva's West Village where indie shops, cafes, and artisans come together.
Its Italianate setting of pastel walls, painted shutters, and stone archways makes for a pretty picture.
Don't miss the baked delights at Boulangerie Wolfisberg. Try the unusual flavours at Chocolat Pascoet – coriander or sage if you're adventurous or passion fruit to play it safe.
Go on a Saturday when Carouge's bi-weekly farmers' market (also on Wednesday) is in full swing on the Place du Marché. Pick up some fresh bread, local cheese & honey, fruits, and wine and have a picnic. Or just soak in the vibe and then head to the nearest restaurant for refreshments. Try the relaxed bistro Café du Marché or the classy French brasserie Café des Négociants by Swiss celebrity chef Philippe Chevrier.
Carouge also hosts a Thursday evening market, perfect for a pre-dinner wander followed by a drink at one of the lively bars in the area. The live music club Chat Noir is a local favourite. Alternatively, try the funky Le Cheval Blanc, which hosts local rock bands & improv nights at its basement venue, Le Box. UPDATE: Read more about Carouge, Geneva in my recent article for BLink.
Explore Les Grottes
Just behind the main train station in Geneva is the decidedly bohemian neighbourhood of Les Grottes. This formerly gritty area attracted immigrants and squatters. Lately, it has been cleaned up (a bit) and gentrified. It's a multi-cultural neighbourhood that teems with artist studios, vintage shops, cafes, bars, and farmers' markets.
Admire the colourful building façades and turn-of-the-century apartment buildings as you walk its narrow streets and explore its leafy squares. Check out the funky Schtrumpfs Building on 23-29, Rue Louis-Favre, a 1980s Gaudi-esque apartment complex with a hodgepodge of styles and clashing colours.
Every Thursday, the Place des Grottes comes alive with a lively evening market (4.30 pm onwards). Here, local vendors sell vegetables, bread, cheese, wine, and beer.
Later, wind up at one of many bars and restaurants in the Grottes; Les Trois Phéniciens, Le Quai Des Grottes, and Nomades are popular spots.
Look at art
One of my favourite things to do in Geneva was visiting MAMCO (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art). This is Switzerland's largest contemporary art museum and is a must-visit for any art enthusiast. Opened in 1994, the museum is housed in a cavernous 4-storey factory building. It hosts a rotating programme of experimental modern art.
When I visited this summer, they had a cool mixed-media showcase by Los Angeles-based Walead Beshty. The exhibit featured large-scale copper installations, photograms, and "FedEx Sculptures". The best part is that entry to the museum is free!
Try gallery hopping
MAMCO is part of Geneva's Quartier des Bains, an association of 17 cultural entities including art galleries, museums, and cultural institutions.
Thrice a year, the quartier hosts La Nuit des Bains, an evening of art appreciation when MAMCO and the art galleries in the area stay open until 9 pm.
It's a great way to discover new local & international artists as you weave in and out of galleries, a glass of wine or beer in hand. In 2020, La Nuit des Bains will be held on March 19, May 14, and September 17. More details here.
Go shopping
Sure you can splurge on fine watches & luxury chocolates in Geneva (and you should!). But also make time to scour the flea markets of Plainpalais for antiques, vintage clothes, second-hand furniture, and other bric-a-brac. This is one of Switzerland's biggest flea markets. It is held at the Plaine de Plainpalais every Wednesday and Saturday, and also on the first Sunday of every month. The square also hosts a huge farmers' market every Sunday from early morning until about 5 pm.
Where to eat & drink in Geneva
There's no dearth of dining options in Geneva, from casual cafes to fine-dine restaurants. A popular spot is Cottage Café, a charming restaurant in a former gardener's cottage in the heart of Brunswick's Parc near Lake Geneva. For a more traditional experience, drop in at Café Papon in Vieille Ville (Old Town). The restaurant dates to 1808 and is located in a historic building with a sunny terrace.
But to truly get a pulse of the city, turn your attention to Geneva's burgeoning cocktail scene. L'Atelier and L'Apothicaire are très-cool cocktail clubs serving imaginative craft cocktails in relaxed lounge settings. Or try the lively Barbershop with a colourful, Cuban flair or the shabby-chic speakeasy La Verre à Monique.
Nearby is Bleu Nuit, a hip restaurant that has a hidden bar Le Frigo, which is accessible through a vintage refrigerator door.
End the night in the Pâquis neighbourhood, Geneva's red-light district that has seen a surge of cool bars & restaurants popping up with some regularity.
Try Kampai for upscale Peruvian-meets-Japanese Nikkei cuisine accompanied by a mean yuzu-infused pisco sour.
Where to stay in Geneva
I stayed at the Intercontinental Geneva, which is located in the International District near the United Nations European headquarters & the Red Cross Museum (which is also a must-see). It's a short bus ride from the city centre. Rooms are spacious, air-conditioned (unlike many hotels in Switzerland), and several rooms have a view of Lake Geneva & Mont Blanc.
Have you visited Geneva? What was your favourite thing to see or do there? Leave us a comment below.
This article was commissioned by Business Traveller India and a version of it appeared in their print issue of November 2019.


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If apps like Instagram have proven one thing, it's that photos and mobile phones are an extremely popular (and powerful) combination. And photos on the web are obviously immensely popular as well.
A year ago NYC-based startup Aviary decided to capitalize on these trends by launching developer-facing APIs, which allow third-party apps to bake in image editing with a minimal amount of work required. Today, the company is announcing some stats that indicate that its strategy is working: it's now powering image editing in some 300+ websites and mobile applications, and over one million photos are being edited per week on mobile alone.
For most of its history Aviary has offered a suite of web-based image editing tools — if you want to edit an image but don't have Photoshop handy, for example, it's a great free alternative. Then last year, it opened the doors to third-party developers with a new HTML5-based web API, and it followed that up with its iOS and Android SDKs this past September. Aviary says that on average, it takes a mobile developer only fifteen minutes to bake this functionality into their apps.
The company is also reporting some strong engagement stats. Users are working with the editor for an average of 90 seconds, and 80% of users that launch the editor wind up editing and saving a photo (in other words, they aren't accidentally entering it and immediately leaving).
Among the applications that have recently integrated Aviary are Friendcaster for Facebook (a third-party Facebook app for iOS and Android), stock photography site Bigstock, Halftone, social browser RockMelt, and Alt12.