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This is a paper that I wrote for an Information Systems class in 2002. It gives a basic overview of web applications – the language and how data is transmitted across the Internet from the user to the server (the web site the user is trying to view) and back to the user. It uses ColdFusion as an example. Also talks about Flash, a multimedia technology. This essay was written in 2002, so it is a bit outdated, however, the principles of web technologies are still the same.
Google Sitemaps
Google Sitemaps do not replace Google spidering your site. Google will still spider using its current methods. The Google Sitemap can only help the crawler do a better job because URLs to pages can be listed manually and tagged with other important information.
Benefits of a Google Sitemap
- Could contain URLs that would be otherwise unreachable via the Google Spider – e.g. if there are pages with no links to them – they can be placed manually.
- Can list the last modified date of a page.
- Can list how often each individual page gets modified (e.g. always, hourly, daily, weekly, etc.)
- Set a priority number (from 0.0 to 1.0) to each page. The priority you assign to a page has no influence on the position of your URLs in a search engine's result pages. Search engines use this information when selecting between URLs on the same site, so you can use this tag to increase the likelihood that your more important pages are present in a search index.
- You can have multiple Sitemap files that are referenced via a Sitemap index file.
- Each Sitemap file must have no more than 50,000 URLs and must be no larger than 10MB (10,485,760 bytes). You can compress that file using gzip (http://www.gzip.org/) but the original file must be no larger than 10MB. To list more URLs, you must use a Sitemap index file.
- Each Sitemap index file may not list more than 1,000 Sitemaps. Therefore, currently, the maximum number of URLs per site are 1,000 x 50,000 = 50,000,000 URLs.
More Information about Google Sitemaps
From Google:
A Sitemap provides an additional view into your site (just as your home page and HTML site map do). This program does not replace our normal methods of crawling the web. Google still searches and indexes your sites the same way it has done in the past whether or not you use this program. A Sitemap simply gives Google additional information that we may not otherwise discover. Sites are never penalized for using this service. This is a beta program, so we cannot make any predictions or guarantees about when or if your URLs will be crawled or added to our index. Over time, we expect both coverage and time-to-index to improve as we refine our processes and better understand webmasters' needs.
Example of a Sitemap index file (see that it points to the gzip files):
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <sitemapindex xmlns="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap/0.84"> <sitemap> <loc>http://www.example.com/sitemap1.xml.gz</loc> <lastmod>2004-10-01T18:23:17+00:00</lastmod> </sitemap> <sitemap> <loc>http://www.example.com/sitemap2.xml.gz</loc> <lastmod>2005-01-01</lastmod> </sitemap> </sitemapindex>
Sitemap Protocol – released by Google in June, 2005 (still Beta)
Quote from Google:
"Please note that the Sitemap Protocol supplements, but does not replace, the crawl-based mechanisms that search engines already use to discover URLs. By submitting a Sitemap (or Sitemaps) to a search engine, you will help that engine's crawlers to do a better job of crawling your site.
Using this protocol does not guarantee that your webpages will be included in search indexes. (Note that using this protocol will not influence the way your pages are ranked by Google.)"
Sitemap Protocol format
The Sitemap Protocol format consists of XML tags. All data values in a Sitemap must be entity-escaped. The file itself must be UTF-8 encoded.
A sample Sitemap that contains just one URL and uses all optional tags is shown below. The optional tags are in italics.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <urlset xmlns="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap/0.84"> <url> <loc>http://www.example.com/</loc> <lastmod>2005-01-01</lastmod> <changefreq>monthly</changefreq> <priority>0.8</priority> </url> </urlset>
Also, it is possibly to NOT use the XML format for the Sitemap file and just list the URLs per line. You can name the text file anything you wish. Google recommends giving the file a .txt extension to identify it as a text file (for instance, sitemap.txt). You have the same limitation of 50,000 URLs as before.
Location of Sitemap Files
The location of a Sitemap file determines the set of URLs that can be included in that Sitemap. A Sitemap file located at http://example.com/catalog/sitemap.gz can include any URLs starting with http://example.com/catalog/ but can not include URLs starting with http://example.com/images/.
If you have the permission to change http://example.org/path/sitemap.gz, it is safe to assume that you also have permission to provide information for URLs with the prefix http://example.org/path/. Examples of URLs considered valid in http://example.com/catalog/sitemap.gz include:
URLs not considered valid in http://example.com/catalog/sitemap.gz include:
URLs that are not considered valid are dropped from further consideration. It is strongly recommended that you place your Sitemap at the root directory of your web server. For example, if your web server is at example.com, then your Sitemap index file would be at http://example.com/sitemap.gz. In certain cases, you may need to produce different Sitemaps for different paths e.g. if security permissions in your organization compartmentalize write access to different directories.
Step-by-Step Guide How to do a Google Sitemap
http://www.sitemaps.your-tips.com/ – This is a site that shows you a video of a step-by-step guide on how to create a Google Sitemap.
Google Sitemaps (BETA) Help: Creating a Sitemap
Another Example of a more thorough Sitemap file:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <urlset xmlns="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap/0.84"> <urlset> <url> <loc>http://www.google.com/BUILD</loc> <lastmod>2005-04-30T03:45:08+00:00</lastmod> </url> <url> <loc>http://www.example.com/catalog?item=74&desc=vacation_newfoundland</loc> <lastmod>2004-12-23T18:00:15+00:00</lastmod> <priority>0.3</priority> </url> <url> <loc>http://www.example.com/catalog?item=83&desc=vacation_usa</loc> <lastmod>2004-11-23</lastmod> </url> </urlset>
Sitemaps Third Party Programs & Websites
Additional Resources
Google Sitemaps (BETA) page
Google Sitemap Video Tutorial
How to Create a Google Sitemap
Create a Google Sitemap for your Web Site
SiteMapXML – How To Create and Submit Your Google SiteMap XML
Google Sitemap
Create Google sitemaps
Google Sitemap Tips
Inside Google Sitemaps
Arguing, Changing, and Making Friends
These are the three recent audio books I've listened on the train. One is about the basics of arguing. One is on dealing with change. The last one is what you can accomplish by being friends with people.
How to Argue & Win Every Time by Gerry Spence- This teaches the very basics of arguing. You have to know what you're talking about well so it gives you confidence. Prepare what you're going to talk about. Put emotion behind your words to make them powerful – some people tend to give into, not because of the logic and facts of your argument, but the tone and feeling you put out, and how you make them feel. Spence discusses the importance of having rhythm and tone (singing helps) when delivering your message as well as how to argue with an angry person. Good book overall, but I don't think it stresses enough that sometimes arguing is an art, and you need to be a good communicator and listener first – which can be complicated just by themselves. What good is it if you can argue, but you fumble and mutter every other word? Then you can't argue because your argument doesn't carry the same weight. Overall, good intro.
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, Kenneth H. Blanchard – Great book that discusses predicting change, getting ready for change and dealing with change. This is a quick listen that took less than 2 hours. The values taught here can be applied to any profession. I think one misconception that people have when they read/listen to this, is to believe that that the book is telling you to accept change and not fight it. This is anything but. By "change" it means you doing something about it – whether it is accepting the current situation and making the best of it, or moving on and doing something completely different – it doesn't matter – but doing something after you release your fear of the unknown and doing something that you'll benefit from.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie – This book is gold. This is the second time I listened to it to remind me of the principles. If you need to work with people, whether you're a salesman, in management, or even tech, I HIGHLY recommend this.


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Ok I have to apologise, but my trip away is getting closer and closer, and because of this, my shopping list is getting longer and longer. Oops! With Inglot, Mac and Sephora at my disposal in Times Square I am going to be up to my neck in high end make up. However, sad as it may seem, I'm more excited about drugstore make up, a lot of which we can't get here. I'm not going to do a wish list for every single brand I want to buy bits from, but I thought I'd do a post on NYX, mainly because its so hyped up here, and also for the fact its not readily accessible. So no matter what happens, I'm not coming home without NYX make up!! :)
First up is probably the most obvious one of all, the Butter Lip Glosses. Raved about by beauty bloggers across the globe for being non sticky, super pigmented, and smelling delicious, I will definitely be picking up a couple of shades of these to try out!
Next up is the HD Eyeshadow base. I've actually had this before and I loved it! Any time I used it my eyeshadow did not budge, but unfortunately I tried to buy it from the site I had bought it from previously and it wasn't there!! NOOOOO!! So I shall definitely be stocking up on this when I get to a stand! :)
I'm useless at contouring. Like absolutely useless. I'm just so pale I can never seem to get a right shade of bronzer that's not too orange on my Casper white face. So seen as the Powder Blush in Taupe is meant to be the perfect contour shade for paler ladies like myself, I'll be giving it a try. And maybe one or two other shades, just for the blog of course. ;)
I'm a blush fiend ok?? The newly released Baked Blushes just look so beautiful I have to give them a go? It would be rude not to... Wouldn't it?
And lastly, a base. I don't hear a lot about NYX base products for some reason, but this Invincible Fullest Coverage Foundation sounds really interesting. It claims to offer full coverage, but with a natural looking finish! I don't have hugely problematic skin, but I'd love to try this for days I get really bad breakouts, which to tend to happen once a month... :(
There is lots more I could add to this list, and being truthful, when I get to a stand I will probably buy loads more than this! But for now this is what I definitely have my eye on, and will go to hell and back to make sure I get them!
Have you tried any NYX?
Thanks for reading,
Alisha xxx
A beauty fanatic who loves all things make up,skincare, and bodycare! For enquiries please contact email@example.com
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
NYX Wishlist
4 comments:
I have never tried anything NYX! I'd love to try their blushes!ReplyDelete
Haven't tried anything from NYX but now I want to!ReplyDelete
I know Grace I think the blushes and the lip products are the things I really want to try! :)ReplyDelete
Nickki the only thing I've tried is the eye primer so I can't wait to try a few more bits! I've heard rumours proper stands are meant to be coming to Ireland this year!! :)
- Anonymous20 March 2014 at 14:38
I'm after the taupe contour shade too - feeling a bit bored of all my bronzers at the moment.ReplyDelete
Hope you enjoy 'em when you get 'em!
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Elzo Durt is a Belgian illustrator and graphic designer. His universe, largely inspired by psychedelia, is sprinkled with cosmic allusions and a vintage touch very urban. We met him on the occasion of his exhibition at Nero Gallery in Rome, open until January 30.
How did your passion for art begin and what pushed you towards pursuing the artist's career?
I've always lived surrounded by comics because my father loves them very much. When I was little, my parents took me to many exhibitions, and I knew I wanted to be an illustrator when I was still very young, I knew I wanted to make beautiful pictures. In high school I was already in an art school, I did not like my drawing, so I had to find another way to express myself through illustration. After I finished high school I studied graphic design, and pretty soon I started to do lots of flyers for parties, concerts, and then slowly I started working for other stuff, record covers, illustrations for magazines.
Music is an essential element of your life and your works. Let's talk about the relation you see between art and music. Is one of two predominant over the other or is there a symbiosis?
I always bought a lot of records, listened to a lot of music and album covers have always fascinated me. On a record sleeve, we can express what we want. It's totally free, and the cover always has to identify the disc. When I studied graphic design, I knew that my goal would have been that of taking my inspiration from the bands i loved, but I had no idea that I would have the opportunity to work with them as well… today I am very happy to work for bands that I considered the best, I'm very proud. I listen to music all the time, I also organized many concerts or parties. Four years ago, I created with my friend Froos, the label TEENAGE MENOPAUSE, we do not want to lock ourselves into a specific style, we operate at the stroke of heart. For this label I do not do album covers, I make enough for other labels, but we try to discover other illustrators through the album covers that we produce. We pay a lot of attention to the music and then to the object, the cover .
Let's talk about the topics of your drawings: what do they have in the common and why?
I work with collage, so I am dependent on images I find. My thematic -thus- varies according to my database. Lately, I work a lot for the press, they ask me to illustrate a text, and I have 24 hours to make one or more illustrations on the theme. I love working like that, it requires me to work on theme that I wouldn't necessarily approach. In my personal work I often go back to specific themes: portraits and diverted religious scenes. That of portrait is a never ending theme. I think just across a face, there is a way to share a lot of different emotions. Religious scenes appear regularly in my work, as anatomical drawings do, because I work a lot from old carvings, and the 17-18th century are very recurring.
Dreams and future projects: where do you see yourself in twenty years?
In the near future, I plan to release a book that presents all of my work, I want it out in time for the opening of my exhibition at "the Gallery du jour" of Agnes B in Paris that starts in early April. I am also very pleased to exhibit in Italy, because I love the space. I organize three festivals in March / April / May in Belgium with 6-7 groups each night, which takes lot of time away from mr as well. And then of course, I continue to draw illustrations for various projects and I have a lot of record covers to achieve in the upcoming months. As for the distant future, I do not think too much. I work hard day by day, the main thing is that I'm happy to get up to work on projects that fascinate me.
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Hello all. Most of you know me from my twitter account @DFSClutchBoy . I have been playing DFS since spring of 2015 and have had mild success in MLB DFS since them. My MLB DFS reputation was best showcased when I cashed 17 straight slates during the summer of last year all while posting my lineups for free publicly. Also on the early slate 5 days ago (4/19) I was able to take down a few GPP's for myself and subscribers. That's enough about me lets talk about pitching on today's slate. Who should you play in cash, in GPP and who should you throw in the dumpster.
High Price:
Zack Greinke (FD – $10,000) – Zack Greinke is the definition of a scary high tier priced play; however, this match up at home with the San Diego Padres is simply to good to ignore. In just his last outing, he faced SDP in Petco and posted a line of 8 IP with 5 hits, 1 BB, 1 ER, for 43 FDP. To top it off, Greinke has only given up 22 hits on 127 at-bats against SDP (.221). I am hoping that the negative ballpark shift lowers his ownership because I want exposure to Greinke tonight. This is an above-average match up and I believe Zack Greinke is VIABLE IN ALL FORMATS.
Chris Archer (FD – $9,500) – Chris Archer has been good to start the season and the Rays bats are starting to heat up. The Orioles hit RHP pretty well. My initial thought on Archer is that his price is rather high and I was trying to find numbers to support the play. What I found was that Chris (boom or bust) Davis has 3HR and 5XBH against Archer. I don't think his price matches his match up today and will be picking on other high tier options for tonight's slate. I will have LITTLE IF ANY ARCHER EXPOSURE.
Jason Vargas (FD – $8,500) – Simply put, Jason Vargas is the hottest pitcher on the slate today and only the third most expensive. He WILL be extremely high owned. The White Sox batting average over the last 7 days is the third lowest in the MLB (.188). Lets keep in mind that they had to face Kluber and Carrasco this past weekend. This match up is much tougher than it looks and will be Vargas's toughest this season. The White Sox hit very well against lefties and have the numbers to back it up. I'm not saying to avoid Vargas in all formats, but I like Greinke as a safer option with a much better option tonight. I will have SOME VARGAS EXPOSURE. He is a DECENT CASH GAME OPTION.
Amir Garrett (FD -$7,700) – This 24 year old southpaw has been absolutely brilliant to start the year. He has yet to go less than 6 innings and even struck out 12 O's in his last outing. The Brewers are a great match up STRIKEOUT wise for Garrett. They strikeout 30% of the time against LHP and Garrett should have no problem racking them up against Milwaukee tonight. The two problems that I have with deploying Garrett tonight in fanduel is that A) his price seems extremely high, and B) Baltimore and St. Louis (2 of his 3 previous matches, are teams that are bottom 5 in the league against hitting LHP. The other match up was with Pittsburgh who is 9th to last against LHP. While I understand that the Brewers strikeout a ton against LHP and Garrett should have no problem racking them up tonight, I fear that the Brewers will be able to pound him when they are able to make contact. People seem to ignore the extremely high wRC+ that Milwaukee possesses against LHP. For $6,700 on DK, Garrett is certainly in play as an SP2, but for $7,700 on FD he is a GPP ONLY.
Phil Hughes (FD $6,100) – First off, by no means is Phil Hughes a good pitcher. He has struggled throughout his career and hasn't really had a "dominant" outing yet this year. However, on a slate where the Nationals are playing against a gas can in Coors, and other high priced bats are in tremendous spots, it may be important to ride the value train from the pitching position. The Rangers have been ICE cold to start the season, with the worst BA in the MLB (.207) and the fifth worst wOBA (.290). Hughes has also had some minor success against the Rangers. With any pitcher this low price comes serious risk. Hughes is an extreme fly ball pitcher and we all know Mazara, Lucroy, Odor and even Choo do best. This is also a negative park shift. Hughes is an extremely risky play, but one I may have some exposure to and just pray he gets through 6 and the twins bats come through. Hughes is a VIABLE GPP OPTION.
Side note: Feedback is important to me on these articles as I am looking to get more active with them and release more. Please feel free to tweet me or shoot me a mesage ( @DFSClutchBoy) with any feedback or ideas for future articles. Best of luck tonight and I will be active on twitter throughout the day / night to answer any further questions you have. LETS CASH


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Magic Moments And Timeless Music
"Turn me loose, set me freeAnd give me all I've got coming to me
Somewhere in the middle of Montana
Somewhere in the middle of Montana
And keep your retirement and your
So called Social Security
Big city turn me loose and set me free."
BIG CITY by Merle Haggard
By Doc Lawrence
He told me that the Beatles were "our second best country band." The Strangers, his legendary band, embodied solid country music and yes, Merle Haggard had a high opinion of the boys from Liverpool. I was blessed with a couple of hours with him before a concert performance at the fabled North Georgia amphitheater, Lanierland Country Music Park. He took the stage very late before a sellout crowd and opened with one of his biggest hits "If We Make it through December," that told of a joyless Christmas when a good father just lost his factory job.
The lyrics sting: "I don't mean to hate December."
Merle Haggard was as authentic as his heroes Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams and Bob Wills. I asked him about "new" country singers. "Nothing against them," he replied, "but the music doesn't have much melody." His favorite place in America? "Lafayette [Louisiana] has great honky tonks where families come to have fun." He expressed disdain for what he perceived as needless nightlife regulation: "Those people don't need rules or laws. They have a good time and don't hurt anybody."
Stereotyped by early hits, Haggard would show another side in his later years, singing "Jesus Christ," by Woody Guthrie on the soundtrack for "Capitalism: A Love Story," a Michael Moore movie. He recorded "Hillary," a musical endorsement for Hillary Clinton in 2008. "What we need is a big switch of gender. Let's put a woman in charge," the song advised. Haggard's recording of "Don't Be Cruel," is worthy of Elvis, another performer Haggard respected.
I asked him why there was no movie about his life. "They'd need James Dean to play me," he replied, "and he was dead before I was a star." Actually, Haggard in his early years bore a resemblance to Dean.
"The band bet me this morning when we left Pennsylvania," Haggard told the audience, "that I couldn't get drunk twice in one day. Well, I showed 'em." It didn't matter if this was true because he performed a long set, singing many of his hits while flawlessly playing his custom Fender, accompanied, as always, by The Strangers.
On the road during a 50-mile drive home to Atlanta late on a fairy tale Saturday night, I was happy, unaware that I would never see Merle Haggard again.
A man whose early life was too often interrupted with jail time and prison, he rose above his past to become a singer and songwriter with huge influence on American popular culture, transcending Nashville and Bakersfield boundaries. One of his most enduring songs proclaimed that he was sick of dirty old cities and longed to be turned loose and set free. His melancholy song, "If I could only Fly," played in my mind after I heard the sad news that Merle Haggard left this world on his birthday.


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Looking Ahead for the Tasmanian Dairy Industry
The 2011 Tasmanian Dairy Conference "Looking Ahead for the Tasmanian Dairy Industry" was held in Ulverstone on July 5th 2011 with nearly 200 people attending. The conference provided a balance of industry outlook information, new developments and farm management topics for farmers, industry service providers and government representatives.
Main sponsors were:
- National Australia Bank
- Roberts
- Monds Feed
- De Laval/Agritech
- Fonterra
The presentations for 2011 covered:
- Industry national and international trends and forecasts
- Dairy Australia and Aust Dairy Farmers programs
- Animal welfare standards
- Pasture renewal and lucerne research
- NZ Lincoln Dairy Farm development
- Emissions trading in NZ
- Herd fertility study
- Automated milking
- Hepatic oxidation in dairy cows
- Soil conditioner project
- Schools and cows create careers
Session sponsors were:
- Handley AB
- Impact fertilisers
- Skills Institute
- Wrightson Seeds
- Bayer Animal Health
- Degree C
The program and speaker presentations are provided here.
Program and flyer
- Dairy Situation & Outlook, Chris Phillips, Dairy Australia
- The international economy and dairy industry outlook, Frank Drum, National Australia Bank
- NZ approach to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts on farm, Ron Pellow, SIDDC
- The changing world of animal welfare standards, Bridget Peachey, Dairy Australia
- Research initiatives from Dairy Australia, Ian Halliday, Dairy Australia
- Doing battle with the supermarkets, Chris Griffin, Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF)
- Future directions for the Lincoln University Dairy Farm, Ron Pellow Executive Director, SIDDC & Alvin Reid, Dairy Farmer, SIDDC Board Member, LIC Board Member
- Maximising results from pasture renewal, David Squibb, Wrightson Seeds
- Preparing for an automated milking system (AMS) dairy – the farming system, Ron Mulder, De Laval
- IMP digester and soil conditioner project, Phillip Pryor
- Introducing hepatic oxidation, Phillip Gale, Vanguard Nutrition
- Freezing out drought – adaptive processes to drought within lucerne and its implications on farm, Keith Pembleton, TIAR
- Early promising results from circular head reproductive trial, Craig Dwyer, Smithton Veterinary Service


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For a lot of students the thought of moving from what you already know and have grown accustomed to, to something foreign to you is a scary thought. However, the transition from High School to University does not have to be a terrifying experience, rather it can be exhilarating.
When preparing for University you might be nervous of a number of things. The workload, the class size change, the social change, being away from home for the first times, are all examples of common fears when transitioning into University. Rather than fear the unknown, you will find it more comforting to embrace the new.
Tips for Academic Transition:
- In High School you did not have a choice whether or not you went to class. Now that you are at an institution where very rarely will they ever take attendance you will find it easy to miss an occasional class. My suggestion for this is simple: don't. You might think you will not miss anything, or that you can get the notes from someone else. That could be true once, but often once becomes much more. It does not take much to fall behind.
- You may have found High School easy, or maybe you did not have to try hard to achieve the grades you received. University will be different. University is not nearly impossible as long as you put your effort into your work. Avoid procrastination, studying only the night before, and avoid missing assignments.
- If you are really struggling with something it is likely that it will come up again. Do not ignore it and do not be afraid to talk to your Professor face to face. You may be in a class of a few hundred people, but your Professors will appreciate the fact that you took effort and time to ask them a question.
- Read what is assigned to you. However do not just read the text, take notes while you read. When you take notes write them in your own words, as your own words are easier to understand and remember than the textbook's words.
Tips for Social Transition:
- Opt for a roommate. Maybe not a single person from your High School is attending the same University as you. A roommate will allow you to immediately meet someone, and through that person you can meet other people too. If things really don't turn out well you can often change.
- Get involved! In High School you may have found it easy to allow time for sports and clubs. Universities have numerous clubs too. They have Math clubs, Science clubs, and even some clubs you would never think of, like a cheese club; for those people who simply enjoy cheese. It's an easy way to meet new people too!
- Take a break every now and then. I say this with caution. If you work hard, study hard, attend classes, and do your assignments, you will deserve a break. Watch a movie with a couple of friends, or sit and talk for a while. However remember, a break is not watching a movie every night, or playing Mario Kart for hours the night before a test. View your breaks as reward for having worked hard.
Remember do not be afraid. Embrace the fact that you are about to begin something you have never done before. Why do people skydive? Because it's thrilling, new and completely different. Let University be your skydiving experience.
This article was written for you by Grace, one of the tutors with SchoolTutoring Academy.


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A short Journal entry this week, to leave you time to go off an enjoy other things.
What other things? you may ask. Well, let me make a few suggestions…
Dark Lane Anthology Volume 5
This new anthology collects 16 short stories, of the strange and wonderful variety. In their words:
The Dark Lane anthology series once again brings the reader a collection of weird worlds and strange stories from both established authors and promising newcomers.
If that sounds like your cup of tea, then you can grab yourself a copy right here.
Many of the stories have accompanying illustrations and I am pleased to report that I contributed several to this collection.
See more of my work in the Art Gallery
Aphelion, issue 220
The August issue of Aphelion is also out. Aphelion is a webzine of science fiction and fantasy, and each issue contains a mix of long fiction, short stories, poetry, and flashes.
One of my short stories, Tough Town, is in the current issue and you can read it, for free, right here.
It's a tale of crime, duplicity, and spaceports, and features the highest number of gags I've been able to cram into a short story.
What are you waiting for?
Stop reading this, for heaven's sake, and start reading one of the above collections. Go on, you deserve it!
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Capcom dished out hearty serving of screenshots from the upcoming Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 for PS Vita today, showing some awesome skull-cracking fights between our favorite Marvel superheroes and legendary Capcom video game characters. They also give us a look at some of the game's new features.
The new game takes all of the action from the original Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 and crams it into a bite-sized portable rendition of the game. Players will also have the ability to spruce up characters with new Gold Herald color schemes and check out new "replay" and "spectator" game modes that let us share and watch battles via PS Vita's WiFi connection.
Another feature we're looking forward to trying out is the ability to use our PS Vita to play Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom on a PS3 console. This is very similar to plans Nintendo has for their new WiiU and WiiPad combo, and it sounds like a great way to experience a handheld game at home.
If the screenshots aren't enough to hold you over until February 22nd (the game's release date) Capcom has also decided to tease us with the game's official box art. I have to admit, Hawkeye looks like he's ready to kick some ass.
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Increasing Demand and Supply of Papad
Papad is a popular and tasty food item in the Indian diet since many centuries. It is essentially a wafer-like product, round in shape and made from dough of powdered pulses, spices, powdered chilly and salt. Variety of pulses and proportion of pulses and spices varies from region to region depending upon preferences of local people whereas certain varieties are popular on a larger scale. Traditionally this activity was confined to household papad making but in view of increasing demand and availability of machinery (mechanisation) it has now been developed in cottage and small scale sector.
Papad is a favourite item with Indians and is used as taste enricher with the main course and as a snack item. Since it is made from pulses, it is easy to digest and nutritious as well. It is very easy to make instant food item and is either fried in edible oil or simply roasted before serving. Its shelf life is 2½ to 3 months. This product can be made anywhere in the country. The note envisages location at an appropriate place in Assam. MARKET POTENTIAL
Market for papad is steadily growing across the country. There are not much seasonal fluctuations but demand generally goes up by 10% to 15% during winter season. There are a couple of national brands but the market is predominantly controlled by the local brands. This activity is yet to pick up in Assam and thus prospects for a new entrant are bright, provided quality is good and prices are competitive. It can be sold through many outlets of provision and departmental stores. Before launching the product, a quick assessment of consumer preferences is advisable.
Demand and Supply
Papad manufacturing is primarily confined to the unorganised sector. There are some national brands like Lijjat, Leher, Haldiram etc. but their products are costly and thus have limited market share. Bulk of the market is controlled by the local brands. Market for these products is growing steadily and there are not much seasonal fluctuations. Marketing Strategy
Pricing is a critical aspect to compete with established brands and the product has to be pushed through with the help of retailers. A small delivery van is necessary. Requisite changes in the ingredients have to be made in line with regional likings. Farsan items can be sold in bulk packing of 2, 5 and 10 kgs. to the retailers who, in turn, would repack them in suitable quantity and sell. This is a standard practice in this industry as retailers from nearby centres prefer to buy them in bulk for selling in local market. MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Papad can be manufactured from different varieties of pulses or there could be a combination of pulses as well. Adequate quantity of water is added in flour of pulses, common salt, spices and sodium bicarbonate and homogenous mixing is done to obtain dough. After about 30 minutes, small balls weighing around 7-8 grams of dough are made. These balls are then placed in papad making machine or papad press wherein these balls are pressed and circular papads are made as per the size of mould. These papads are then sun-dried but in this note drier with trolley is recommended as sun-drying may not be always feasible in Assam. Lot of 25 or 50 papads is then packed in polythene bags.
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A plot of land of about 150 sq.mtrs. with built-up area of approximately 80 sq.mtrs. shall be adequate to house all the equipments leaving sufficient space for storage and packing. The location need not be at a prominent place as counter sales is not envisaged. The total cost of land is taken at Rs. 50,000 whereas the construction cost is assumed to be Rs.2.00 lacs. 2 .Plant and Machinery
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- Climbing Expeditions
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Trip Information
Location: Central Range, Mexico
Summit Elevation: 18,491 ft. (5636m)
Days: 7
Dates: March 4-10, 2019
Skill Level: Intermediate
Maximum Group Size: 8 Clients
Cost of Trip: Contact Us for Details in 2019
Trip begins in Mexico City, Mexico
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Recent Trip Results
- March 2017 - Summit
- March 2015 - Crater Rim/Summit
- November 2013 - Summit - Dispatches
- January 2008 - Summit
- December 2007 - Summit
Our Orizaba Expedition for the 2019 Season
- Incredible opportunity for mountaineers to reach an 18,880 ft. (5636m) summit
- Perfect training peak to prepare for a future attempt of Aconcagua
- Orizaba veteran American staff that have successfully led previous trips with 100% Summit Success
Highlights of our Trip
- Private transports throughout the expedition
- Veteran American mountain guide with over a decade of guiding in Mexico, to ensure seamless delivery and safety procedures
- Access to satellite phone and email, dispatches of the team progress on our news site
- Emphasis is placed on providing high end logistics, staff, equipment and services to a small team of climbers
- Accommodation in Tlachichuca, Mexico in quaint lodge
Trip Description
Join us for a climb of this beautiful and accessible mountain in the heart of Mexico. First climbed in 1848, Orizaba is the 3rd highest mountain in North America and an excellent experience for the aspiring mountaineer. Standing 18,880 feet above the Gulf of Mexico to the east, Orizaba is an excellent challenge for those who have had some experience with mountaineering and are looking to test themselves at high altitude. Orizaba is the perfect next step on the road to peaks such as Elbrus and Aconcagua and has served as the choice for mountaineers as the first big mountain glacier climb.
Pico de Orizaba is easily accessible from Mexico City, a short drive to the town of Tlachichuca brings us to the base of the mountain. We will spend a night in town to take in the views of the mountain and sample the exquisite local cooking. Before making our way to the start of the climb we have time to pack and organize equipment on the sunny grass of our logistics operators hacienda.
A 4-wheel drive truck ride will transport the group and gear to the Piedra Grande hut located at 13,972 feet on the mountain. Here we will take a day or two to relax, hike, and acclimatize. As soon as we have taken some time to review basic skills, we are ready to climb to the summit.
The route travels via moderate snow slopes of the Jamapa Glacier. After several hours ascending the snow slopes we reach the crater rim. A short traverse along the exciting summit ridge leads to the summit of Orizaba.
After the climb we will join in a celebration dinner back in town and then transport back to Mexico City for the culmination of the expedition.
"The Orizaba trip was a great adventure set within the rich culture of central Mexico. As an experienced climber, I was provided an introduction to high altitude mountaineering and Mountain Professionals also taught me vital climbing lessons along the way."
Steve C.
Projected Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Mexico City (7,340') transport to Tlachichuca (7,000') in private van. Enjoy our local operator's hacienda and wonderful meals.
Day 2: Expedition overview, gear check & explore Artisans' Market.
Day 3: Transport via 4-wheel drive to Piedra Grande Hut (13,972') on Orizaba and take a small acclimatization hike.
Day 4: Acclimatization hike to set up high camp and return to sleep in the hut.
Day 5: Hike to high camp/sleep in tents.
Day 6: Summit Orizaba and return to the hut, transport to Tlachichuca and sleep in our hosts hacienda.
Day 7: Morning transport to Mexico City/Flights home.
Trip Cost Includes
- Mountain Professionals guides.
- Transfer from Mexico City Airport to Tlachicuca and back.
- 2 Nights accommodation in Tlachicuca at Hotel including meals.
- Transfer to and from mountain via 4x4 vehicle.
- All hut or camping fees for the climb.
- All meals and cooking gear on mountain.
- Group climbing equipment, including tents.
Price Does Not Include
- Items of personal nature, individual travel costs, delays, taxis, etc.
- Personal clothing or gear.
- Alcoholic drinks and personal snacks.
- Recommended Travel/Trip Cancellation Insurance.
- Staff gratuities.
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School: Valparaiso University
Hometown: Kirkwood, Mo.
Year Joined KRCG 13: 2016
Will joined the KRCG 13 Weather Authority team in May 2016 as the weekend meteorologist. In April of the following year, Will became the morning meteorologist for KRCG 13 Live at Sunrise.
Will received his Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology from Valparaiso University with minors in mathematics and digital media. During his time in college, he completed internships with Bryan Busby (KMBC - Kansas City) and Tom Skilling (WGN - Chicago). Will also participated in two convective field studies, which provided first hand experience forecasting and tracking severe storms in tornado alley. It was on those trips that he witnessed two tornadoes and numerous supercell thunderstorms in person.
Growing up in St. Louis (Kirkwood), Will is no stranger to Missouri weather. He remembers witnessing things like the significant ice storm of 2006 and the 2010 New Year's Eve tornado outbreak. From winter snow storms to severe weather, Will loves the many challenges that Show Me State forecasting provides.
Unlike many meteorologists, Will didn't discover his passion for weather until high school. Having always excelled in math and science, he sought meteorology as an interesting career path to combine those interests and apply them. He loves the challenge of making science understandable and important to viewers.
While not at work, you'll often find Will at one of the many disc golf courses in mid-Missouri. He considers himself a lover of virtually all music, and plays the French horn. Will has also juggled since the age of nine, adding extreme pogo sticking to his repertoire a few years later. During many summers throughout his college years, Will street performed at various locations and events across St. Louis and Kansas City.
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I've been meaning to put this post together and while my plans have changed this morning due to a poorly boy home from school, I thought it would be a good opportunity to catch up.
So, meet Jack:
Jack is the gorgeous boy of Rachel and James. I met Rachel through the world of twitter - now I'm trying to write it down it seems a bit elongated but it isn't really so I'll try and explain... I was following the incredibly lovely Ellie of Buttons Parties, a fabulous children's party planner/entertainer and Rachel is her friend and also on twitter so I started following her too (in a non-stalker way of course). Ellie then started up a local group of the Clandestine Cake Club where I met her in person and Rachel was there too. From following her on twitter I knew Rachel is incredibly talented with a sewing machine so when my sister was returning from a three year work stint to Paris, I commissioned her to make a tricolour cushion to match a Union Flag one she had been given when she relocated! Have a look at Rachel's website The Printed Tree, she really does make beautiful things!
Then, things got busy for me and I couldn't make a few cake clubs and drifted away from the world of twitter. In December I had a call from Ellie asking if I did gift vouchers as she'd like to purchase one for a friend, it then transpired it was for Rachel! I was very excited to be seeing Rachel again and for me at least, it felt like the quickest pregnancy ever!
Anyway, back to Jack! Babies often look like their Dads, but Jack was a total miniature of his Dad who I have to say was so helpful during the session, doing a great job of soothing, changing and generally being supportive and lovely!
Jack didn't seem that keen on sleeping so we took the opportunity to get some lovely bright eyed photos, look at those gorgeous blue eyes.
Then with the help of milk and cuddles, he drifted off!
Look at his hair, scrumptious!
Thank you Rachel and James for allowing me to photograph so your gorgeous boy, I hope life as a family of three is going well x
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Speed limits on Vincent and Lark Ellen avenues will be increased because a traffic survey revealed that 85% of motorists exceed the posted speed.
Based on a recommendation by Covina's public works division, the City Council voted 5 to 0 to increase the speed limits from 35 m.p.h. to 40 m.p.h. on Vincent between Edna Place and Badillo Street and on Lark Ellen between Edna Place and Grovecenter Street.
But the council denied the department's request to increase the speed limit on Hollenbeck Avenue, because of residential driveways and a nearby park and school. It will remain at 35 m.p.h.


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To educate through a song is not only to open the mind, but to open the heart!
(PRWEB) January 30, 2014
Songs To Educate, an Arts Integrated Education resource, introduces a powerful song to accompany the tides of change in the global education of universal human rights. The song is called "Many Colors Are We". It is a bilingual tribute (Spanish and English) embracing the essence of humanity, conveyed through song and a moving narrative.
This February, Songs To Educate invites teachers and parents to incorporate the song and video "Many Colors Are We" to their Black History Month curriculum to celebrate diversity.
Teaching civil rights and social justice in light of Black History Month is an opportunity to engender perennial values and principles in young lives. The American Civil Rights movement is not over! The best way to honor the extraordinary breakthroughs of the Civil Rights Act, the NAACP, the Freedom Riders, Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is to bring the issues of civil rights alive in light of current times.
The struggle for basic human rights, civil rights and social justice is a world affair. It involves all of humanity, everywhere on this tiny planet. It is the collective responsibility of all people of all backgrounds.
Education is a key to instill these important values.
Like so many songs by the artist Talking Hands Talking Feet, "Many Colors Are We" is a children song for all ages! It is simple with a profound message.
Teaching compassion and tolerance begins with an inexorable sense of humanity and kindness, expressed so beautifully in the African word 'Ubuntu'.
Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa describes in his book "No Future Without Forgiveness", "Ubuntu speaks of the very essence of being human....It is to say, 'My humanity is caught up, inextricably bound up, in yours.' We say, 'A person is a person through other persons.' It is not 'I think therefore I am.' It says rather: 'I am human because I belong, I participate, I share.'"
A recent Ted Talk presented by Boyd Varty "What I learned from Nelson Mandela" explores the concept of "Ubuntu" through a personal and moving narrative.
Humans are of one fabric. When the fabric is torn somewhere, even in one person, it affects all humanity. That is the indelible belief of the Aleut people of Alaska. In greeting they say, "Aang Waan!", which means 'Hello my other self'! In Okinawa, Japan, the greeting is "Ichariba chode", which is to say, another person is already one's brother or sister, even if meeting for the first time.
Compassion weaves throughout the tightly knit fabric of indigenous peoples all over the world. It is integral, inseparable. In fact, to not have empathy or compassion towards one's brothers and sisters of the human tribe, is alien to most rural indigenous peoples.
The song "Many Colors Are We" from Songs To Educate is about being part of the cure. What does it mean to be part of the cure?
Religious, ethnic or culturally bred prejudice, racism and bigotry is unacceptable in our time. These things are not "human nature". They are based in ignorance and fear of the unknown. Education plays a huge role in 'being part of the cure'. Gender inequality and racism are not human nature but human pathology that is learned.
Many believe passionately that 'the cure' begins in education!
Songs and stories are integral to teaching. To educate through a song is not only to open the mind, but to open the heart! This is the mission of Songs To Educate. This February, Songs To Educate's "Many Colors Are We" is a brilliant complement to Black History Month relevant curricula.
About Song To Educate:
The founders Paul and Melanie Zeir have been working directly with thousands of children since 1997 to inspire and educate through music and movement. Interactive songs with dances and lesson plans are now available online at http://www.SongsToEducate.com.
Songs To Educate provides a full supplemental library of curriculum based songs with movement accompaniment for children ages 2-12.
Songs To Educate is about loving learning and satisfying the curriculum requirements.
Services include curriculum-based performing arts programs, conference presentations, in-depth teacher training, and tech support for public, independent and homeschooling environments.
Any teacher can integrate music and movement into the classroom…Songs To Educate is here to help!


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The leading European Free From Functional Food Expo offers you the opportunity to meet up with more than 270 exhibitors from over 25 different countries, presenting the latest product innovations covering allergy free, functional and nutritional benefits. More than a trade show - Free From Functional Food Expo is the ultimate free from experience.
The trend for gluten free continues to dominate, with more producers than ever before offering food, drinks and ingredients which are free of gluten, certified by the authorities national bodies managed by AOECS, the Association of European Coeliac Societies.
Suppliers and buyers can swap information, share experiences, make new contacts and build international relationships - as well as keep up to date on the products, ingredients and trends that shape this fast growing sector.
There will be a full conference programme in two dedicated theatres during the two day event. Experts will reveal all the latest insight into the market - and what the future holds. This year there will be even more to debate - with topics covering functional food and veganism. Last year, the show welcomed Hamish Renton from Renton Associates; David Jago from Mintel; and David Hedin from Euromonitor International.


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But on this trip they would be tested following the earthquake.
The volunteers returned on Saturday, but they still had not fully returned to themselves by Monday.
The 23 Chicagoans with the nonprofit group Little by Little were brought out of Haiti by FEMA and the Air Force.
"Thank God she's home," said Terry O'Brien was among the spouses frantically organizing the return trips for the team.
His wife, Stacy, is a stay-at-home mom who felt called to action.
The team treated 1,000 patients over seven days. Then, the earthquake struck.
"I turned my head and saw the mountains and the avalanche happen and saw where they were rolling down the mountain side, and I felt an absolute strike of fear," volunteer Kristen Broth said.
"We ran outside, and the trees were shifting and shaking, and it looked like they were blowing," Little by Little founder and volunteer Sue Walsh said.
"I never felt unsafe or scared, but when the earthquake happened, I was afraid of that," said volunteer Sparvim Nazarof.
The team included nurses, some from Children's Memorial Hospital, nursing students, medical technicians and trained volunteers. They were fortunate to have supplies left over from their mission to treat earthquake victims.
"We saw the worst trauma imaginable and the worst volume imaginable," Walsh said.
"I do feel we were able to make a little bit of difference and save some lives. It was a very difficult scene," said Borth.
Now that the entire team is home and safe, they focus on helping the survivors.
"I was vested in Haiti because my wife was. I have such a different appreciation for life now, and I'm sure our lives are changed forever," Terry O'Brien said.
Earthquake survivor and wife Stacy O'Brien did not want to speak on camera. However, she said she hopes others will be moved to action to help the people she came to know.
The volunteers say they simply were not equipped to stay and treat more patients in Port-au-Prince, but they were grateful to see rescuers and disaster relief responders arriving as they left.
They say they are already planning for the next team that might be going.
Chicago TV, Radio team up for Haiti relief
The Chicago broadcasting community is uniting to raise money. The Chicago Helps Haiti drive will be Thursday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
ABC7 is joining other TV and radio stations to broadcast a blitz of public service announcements, encouraging people to donate money to the American Red Cross.
A phone bank will be set up to accept donations.
Chicago diners contribute to relief effort
Starting Monday, diners at some Chicago restaurants will have a chance to help earthquake victims.
Customers will be asked to add a dollar to their checks, for the relief effort in Haiti. The money will be forwarded to the Heartland Alliance.
The restaurants include such well-known Chicago eateries as Blackbird, Goose Island, Atwood Cafe, Avec, Boka, The Bristol, Chaise Lounge and Piece.
The fundraising effort continues through the week.


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Coriander Seed
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Crushed coriander seeds
To crush the coriander seeds, first clean and dry roast the seeds lightly till light aroma comes out from the seeds. Cool and place them between a clean cloth and crush using a rolling pin or a mortar and pestle into coarse or fine powder. Use as per the recipe requirement. For crushed seeds, you can use both whole or split coriander seeds. Store the crushed seeds in a clean dry air-tight container and keep away from humidity.
How to Select?
- Select clean, uniform dried seeds with wavy ridges, varying from cream to light beige colour, and having a good aroma.
- Avoid buying damaged and blackened seeds.
- Always buy from a good source to avoid contamination with stones and other debris.
- It is preferable to buy whole seeds. Toast them lightly and grind whenever needed in powder form. Do not stock too much of coriander seeds powder as it will lose its aroma.
Culinary Uses
- Coriander seeds hold a prominent position in the Indian kitchen, to flavour many sweet and savoury preparations.
- Apart from being used whole, coriander seeds can also be powdered. They are generally toasted before being ground to bring out their full flavour.
- In Indian dishes, we first start with oil/ghee in a pan, then put some cumin or mustard seeds and then we put in coriander powder, turmeric and other spices and herbs.
- Internationally, coriander seed is best known as an ingredient in baked goods, but also goes well with a large variety of foods such as potatoes, cheese and even chutneys.
- Add coriander seeds to soups and broths.
- To make a healthy spinach preparation, sauté it with fresh garlic and coriander seeds, mix in garbanzo beans, and season with ginger and cumin.
- Add coriander powder to carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, potato and most other vegetables for a musky, earthy and fresh flavour.
- You can aromatize rice with coriander seeds by adding 1 tsp ground coriander to the cooking water or strive for a crisp flavour by mixing 2-3 tbsp of coriander seeds.
This spice is an important ingredient in Indian spice mixtures like garam masala, subzi masala, sambhar powder, rasam powder, etc.
How to Store?
- Coriander seeds should be kept in an opaque, tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place.
- The whole seeds will stay fresh for about one year.
Health Benefits
- Coriander busts intestinal gas and stimulates the appetite.
- Coriander seed can be used for making a medicinal tea to soothe an upset stomach, to treat indigestion, and mild gastrointestinal upsets.
- Sugar-coated coriander seeds are used as a breath freshener in India.
- Coriander is known to lower blood sugar by stimulating the secretion of insulin. As a matter of fact, it is called an "anti-diabetic" plant.
- It also helps the heart by lowering bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol.
- Coriander's anti-inflammatory properties are used in treating arthritis. Here's a remedy you can use to get relief from the ailment. Boil ground coriander seeds with water and drink the concoction.
- Coriander can also be used to treat bacterial and fungal infections.
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If you have ever been in the girls' department of a clothing store, you will notice there only a few options out there. The young girls of today, get to choose between short, tight and pastel- hardly a choice for a girl who doesn't want to wear clothes with hearts, flowers or princesses all over them.
"You have teeny-tiny cap sleeves. You have very fitted shirts that you find more in the women's department ... and then the shorts is where perhaps most parents gasp as they walk into some of these stores," Sharon Choksi, a mother of a 12-year-old girl said.
That's when Choksi decided to do something about it. With inspiration from her daughter and niece she created her own clothing line called Girls Will Be, addressing the lack of options for girls.
Maya and Grace specifically gave her instructions of nothing frilly, no bows and definitely no sparkles.
They wanted clothes that they could climb trees in, build LEGO creations and play with cars.
After collecting boys and girls clothes from 10 of the biggest retailers, the mother-of-two measured them and was surprised about what she found. Girls shirts were 1-3 inches thinner than boys. The sleeves were also shorter. Shorts on the other hand were barely a third of the length of girls.
You may think it is because boys are 'bigger' than girls are and that is what has created the size gap, but that isn't true.
According to KidsHealth.org girls are usually taller than boys until the age of 9, because they start puberty earlier.
"We believe girls and boys are more alike than they are different," Choksi tells Scary Mommy. "They are all kids with a wide variety of interests, from dinosaurs to kittens and football to ballet, and they should all have clothes that reflect who they are and what they like. After all, clothes are one of the biggest ways kids express their individuality and tell the world a little bit about themselves."
The Girls Will Be brand launched in 2013 and Choksi sold out of almost everything, leaving them scrambling to make additional merchandise.
"In terms of new styles, we have a long wish list of things we would like to add, because we know girls need so many things with our signature "in-the-middle" style – with swimsuits and pajamas at the top of the list," Choksi tells Scary Mommy. "You can bet next summer we'll be back with even more styles of not-so-short shorts."
What do you think of her design styles? Is she addressing a problem that many parents feel is important?


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(Dec 10, 2012) Canadian federal and provincial sales taxes are slightly above the average international level, according to new research by UHY, the international accounting and consultancy network.
Jon Levy, partner at UHY Victor located in Montreal, Canada observes "Canada's economy and tax base has been comparatively solid in recent years. When this is combined with the general desire in the federal and provincial governments to keep taxes low, the result is a moderate level of sales taxes in Canada compared to other countries. Not too high and not too low – typically Canadian!"
Brazil and India tax consumers pay the highest levels of consumption and sales taxes in the world. In addition, European countries impose heavy sales tax burdens, which threatens to undermine recoveries in consumer spending in these countries by putting pressure on disposable incomes.
UHY tax professionals studied data from 22 countries* across its international network, including all members of the G8 and the developing BRIC economies. UHY calculated the percentage of the total price of a representative basket of goods and services that was made up of taxes and duties.
The Brazilian and Indian governments take 28.7% and 38% respectively of the total price of the basket of goods and services through taxes. On average, European governments are responsible for 15.5% of the price of UHY's basket of goods and services.
Canada's federal and provincial governments collect 14.7% in taxes on the sale of goods and services, which compares to an average of 13.8% for all countries, an average of 8.2% in the Asia-Pacific countries, and 12.3% in G8 countries.
Ladislav Hornan, chairman of UHY, says: "Brazil and India, like many developing economies, rely far more on sales taxes than income taxes compared to their more economically developed counterparts. Lower income taxes can have a positive effect on productivity, as it encourages individuals to work harder and entrepreneurs to generate more wealth.
"However, questions remain as to whether these high consumption taxes have hindered the growth of vibrant consumer element of those economies."
UK and Europe struggle with high direct and indirect taxes
UHY says that while some developing economies balance high sales taxes with low income taxes, the UK and European governments levy some of the highest sales and income taxes in the world.
Ladislav Hornan says: "European economies have 'zig-zagged' over the past few years, limping into growth and slumping back into decline. Struggling with huge budget deficits, European governments have raised income and sales taxes. This has severely discouraged the consumer spending that could support a stronger recovery.
"Comparing the sales taxes in the US and Europe, it is clear where consumers have a better deal."
The UK, the Netherlands, and France have all increased their sales taxes recently – the UK raised VAT from 15% to 20% with two changes over the period of just two years. France plans further rises in 2013.
UHY adds that taxes on 'necessity' purchases in Europe are exceptionally high. There are six countries in the study where over 50% of the price of a litre of petrol is made up of taxes: Ireland (60.5%); France (59.1%); Germany (58.5%); Italy (57.8%); the UK (58%); and the Netherlands (50.2%).
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Brazil's indirect taxes were some of the highest in the study. Brazil's government was responsible for 28.7% of the cost of the basket.
Diego Moreira, executive director of UHY Moreira-Auditores in Brazil, and member of UHY, adds: "Direct taxes on individuals in Brazil are very low, but this means the tax burden falls heavily on businesses and consumption instead."
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At last year's Emmys, "Daily Show with Jon Stewart" lost this race for the first time in a decade. Back in 2003, it ended a five-year winning streak for "Late Show with David Letterman."
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"Real Time with Bill Maher" – "Season 11, Episode 25"
"Saturday Night Live" – "Host: Jimmy Fallon"
"Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" – "Season 1, Episode 1"
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3 Cubes of Not-Chick'n bouillon (or any flavor you choose)
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*Bring 6 cups water and bouillon to a boil.
*Meanwhile mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl
*Add water and stir until dough is sponge-like
*Knead dough briefly to make tougher
*Divide dough into four balls and roll into logs about 1-2″ thick(they will plump significantly when cooked)
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In yesterday's advent blog, we looked at the start of John's gospel. The gospel begins with the a rather strange sentence: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. A few paragraphs later, John adds a bit more meat onto the bones, saying "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us", and a little bit after that he says that "No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known."
Yesterday's blog pointed out that Jesus is the creator. But that fact, whilst awesome and somewhat mind-blowing, isn't the whole story. What John is saying here is that God has become a human being. Two thousand years ago, God lived among us. God lived and breathed, and ate and drank. He grew up, had a family, had friends. He knows what it is like to be human, not in an abstract "God knows everything way", but in the sense that He has lived it.
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By looking at Jesus in the gospels, we see that God is compassionate, that He gets angry at injustice, that He loves and cares. He teaches those who will listen, and gives chances to those who refuse. He prefers people to be in relationship with Him than that they simply fuss around doing things, or following arbitrary rules. He is willing to break social conventions out of love for others.
They also show a man has gone through the experiences of life. He had they joys of friends and family, but also his fair share of sorrows. Jesus experienced what it was to be hungry, to be rejected by his family, and betrayed by his friends. And at the end, he knew what it was to be falsely accused, to be tortured, and killed.
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Dear Dr. Smith,
I was wondering what is the ideal age gap for people dating with the hope of getting married. I am 27 years and was asked out by a man who is 44 years. He is a Christian, never married before looking for a life partner. Will this make a sensible union? Is it wise to get involved? kindly advise.
Dear Friend,
Most people will tell you that a man that is three to five years older is ideal for a woman to marry. However, this is not necessarily true. There is no set age difference for marriage harmony and marriage happiness. There are certain issues, however, that should be taken into consideration when considering age differences in marriage.
1. Females tend to live longer than males
2. Older men may be looking to find their fountain of youth again
3. It can be a control issue. Older men may feel that they can control a younger wife
4. The gap between ages may later show how little they have in common
5. When two people are not at the same maturation stage, more conflicts may arise.
What you are telling me is that a man that is seventeen (17) years older than you is showing interest. Clearly, this is not an ideal age difference for marriage. It is not impossible however, for the marriage to work. You should take into consideration the following factors though;
1. At age 44, why is it that he is not married as yet?
2. Where is he in his educational development?
3. Where is he in his economic development?
4. Are there any child/children involved?
5. Dose he have a profession or a job?
6. How many serious relationships were he in before and how long did they last?
7. How long has he been a Christian?
Too frequently Christian ladies marry a "body" thinking that that "body" will bring them companionship and happiness, but all too soon they discovered that it was just a "dead body" they picked up. The "body" has no meaningful job, no career, no education, no assets, no progress, just a "body", and what was supposed to be marital bliss becomes marital blister.
To know if he is the right person for you, here are some signs to look for as the relationship progress.
1. His level of spiritual maturity
2. His faithfulness to God in tithe and offering
3. How he keeps the Sabbath
4. Does he want intimacy before marriage
5. How progressive is he
6. Does he relate well with his family
7. Is he always strapped for cash
8. Is he borrowing money from you
9. What is the level of compatibility between you both
10. Do you genuinely love him or just want a "body"
I pray that these issues raised will help you to make an informed decision. Whatever you do, please don't fail to take it to the Lord in prayer first. God bless and I wish you the best. Please keep me posted.
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Alzheimer's disease is one of the most severe dementia with the neurodegeneration. However, it is still uncertain about its cause, etiology and progression. This disease have been mainly reported in western coutries, but, gradual and steady increase of this disorder are found in Japan. Two possible approaches are suggested. One is the analysis of cause and the other is the development of treatment. Some studies clearly showed that cholinergic neuron was degenerated significantly. According to the loss of these neurons, one of the possible treatment is the transplantation of cholinergic neurons. It is also suggested that the application of some neurotrophic factors(NTFs) must promote the regeneration of cholinergic neurons. Our studies were focused on the hippocampus which contains the cholinergic neurons and is closely related the memory and learning. We showed that two major NTFs (IGF-I and bFGF) have potent activities to repair the injury of the hippocampus. It is also proved that neural transplantation is very effective on the improvement of memory deficit. The conditions of garft and host are very important. Neural transplantation is also effective in theepileptic model that is called kindling. Proper neural transplantation and NTFs treatment are both effective to improve the amnesia. We sugested the possibility to apply these method to the clinicaltreatments.
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2 egg yolks
1 tblsp chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 tblsp grated parmesan
1 medium spaghetti squash
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One of our favourite new voices of 2015 belongs to the insanely talented Wren aka Sydney's Jess Graham. Her debut EP, Raw, comes served with haunting strings, beautiful compositions and an undeniably striking voice that you won't be able to resist. We were highly excited to have Wren virtually stop by for a chat and get to know more about the artist, her musical background, being stranded on a desert island and a whole lot more. Enjoy!
Interview by Matt Bond
Hello Wren! Thanks for joining us at It's My Kind of Scene. Tell us about your day so far?
Wren: Hey! Day so far is great. I am in the South Coast, Milton, visiting my parents. We went on a coffee run, then went kayaking, checked out a property here that I vow I will buy as soon as I am wealthy and now I am sitting in the garden enjoying the greenery with a cup of coffee (again).
Here's an ice-breaker of sorts… who is Wren? If you'd be so kind, introduce yourself as if nobody in this (imaginary) room knows who you are, why you make music and what you'd describe your sound as being.
Wren: My real name is Jess Graham. I started out as a classical performer with the violin and then progressed from there into electric violin as well as a myriad of other instruments. This in turn led to composition. My works under Wren combine my love of both classical/orchestral and contemporary music, resulting in a cinematically unusual blend of genres.
I really love the composition of the tracks on your Raw EP and it totally makes sense you come from a trained background in classical music. Tell us about your music education?
Wren: I started out learning the classical violin at age 6 as well as music theory/musicianship. My most influential teacher, Professor Peter Zhang, taught me under his syllabus. I grew up playing in several orchestras and quartets as well as competing as a solo violinist. The plan was for me to travel as a classical performer to China, where I would perform as a soloist with the Orchestras. However, this did not seem to appeal to me, at all, much to my teacher's dismay. I continued to play the violin, however, I was being pulled from classical into contemporary where I began playing with bands as an electric violinist. Due to an accident in my HSC year (2008), however, I was rendered unable to play the violin for many months, completely throwing off my major in performance. I had to change my major to composition. Funnily enough, despite my reservations, I took to writing like a fish to water. I loved it. I began to sing and muck around with other instruments during rehab to lessen my withdrawal symptoms and found that I learnt quickly. I took these skills with me to the Australian Institute of Music where I studied composition for a year before transferring to Macquarie. I completed my Bachelor of Arts at Macquarie, majoring in contemporary music and have now just begun Bachelor of Music Honours at UWS.
And that Raw EP… it's a beautiful collection of tracks. Let's focus on the second single from the EP, 'Alive' for a second. What's the story behind the song?
Wren: The story is that I guess I was trying to figure out what the point of everything is. For example, if everything in our lives that is material was suddenly stripped away, what would we be left with? What really defines us in the end and what constitutes a life? I came to the conclusion that it had to be the connections we make with people along the way; those profound instances when you truly feel some deeper knowledge and understanding of the world and that blissful epiphany when you wake up in a moment and realise how joyful life is supposed to be.
You've recently released a clip to accompany the track 'Soldiers' that was directed by Clare Conway. There's a whole lot of memorable imagery in the video and it focuses on your skills as a violinist. How did you come up with the concept for the clip?
Wren: To be completely honest, not one single frame was my handiwork. I truly admired Clare's sensitivity and creativity and I asked her if she would be willing to work with me on a concept for a clip that I could use for one of my tracks. She was really keen and she selected "Soldiers". In the next 24 hours, she had already come back to me with a fully completed treatment and was requesting I immediately come to Melbourne to commence filming. Her brilliant mind and her highly commendable organisation had me hysterically laughing with both awe and amusement. From there, I left it all up to her. She had completely understood my vision and I felt very confident in her ability to deliver my message visually.
The Raw tour kicked off in Brisbane on February 12! Did you have a good time at Brisbane's Ric's Bar? And how would you describe the Wren live music experience?
Wren: I did have a great time! The experience is epic. The music is highly cinematic and as such, it really takes you on a journey, both audibly and mentally. The music is designed to stimulate your imagination.
Australia's music industry is thriving at the moment, with so many amazing talents popping up each and every day. Who are some of your fave local music acts?
Wren: Some of my local favourites? I absolutely LOVE Sia, especially her raw, rough voice. It just oozes emotion. I also love Peking Duk - can't stop playing their track, "Take Me Over" - I wish I could have written some strings for this one.
Surprise! You've been stranded on an island in a remote location and no one's going to find you for a couple of weeks. Don't worry, you've got shelter and plenty of food and the weather is nice and there's no mosquitoes. Problem? You've only got enough battery on your iPod to listen to five songs. Facing the prospect of a couple of weeks without music, what fives songs are you choosing to keep sorta fresh in your mind?
Wren: Well...
1. Coldplay's "Paradise" so that I remain positive, glass half full regarding my surroundings.
2. Hans Zimmer's "Pirate's of the Carribean Theme" so that I feel epic and able to take on the island.
3. Coldplay's "Midnight" when I would be struggling to sleep one night, so I could instead appreciate the stars.
4. Debussy's "Clair de lune", because it is stunningly beautiful and relaxing
5. John Powell's "Forbidden Friendship" from How To Train Your Dragon", because I am sure I would get bored being stranded and the idea of a pet dragon would stimulate my imagination.
1. Coldplay's "Paradise" so that I remain positive, glass half full regarding my surroundings.
2. Hans Zimmer's "Pirate's of the Carribean Theme" so that I feel epic and able to take on the island.
3. Coldplay's "Midnight" when I would be struggling to sleep one night, so I could instead appreciate the stars.
4. Debussy's "Clair de lune", because it is stunningly beautiful and relaxing
5. John Powell's "Forbidden Friendship" from How To Train Your Dragon", because I am sure I would get bored being stranded and the idea of a pet dragon would stimulate my imagination.
Bonus points for the Pirates theme. Well played. What's on Wren's radar for the rest of the year? New music releases, more tours, representing Australia at Eurovision?
Wren: Ha ha! I would love to represent Eurovision, however, I have not been presented with such an opportunity! So, I will be instead completing my Honours degree, filming my new music clip for "Alive" and recording my new EP, so stay tuned!
When they air Wren's MTV Behind The Music special 45 years from now, what will they say about you?
They wont say much, they will instead air a video compilation of all my most embarrassing, quirky moments during my career. I am almost 100% sure my friends already have begun one of these epically embarrassing projects...
A huge thanks goes to Wren for answering our Q's! Now, dear readers... go and give the Raw EP a listen and fall in love. And if you're lucky enough to be in Sydney on March 6, Wren will be taking the stage at the always amazing Oxford Art Factory for the last show of her 'Raw Tour'. We know where we'd rather be on Saturday night. P.s. a new Wren EP is coming? Woo! Best news.