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Joyjason = Japanese Omnipotent?
When playing Visual Novels, many people have the assumption that I can read every single kanji there is.
In fact, I do not. Get this assumption out of your mind, since even the most proficient Japanese players will not be able to easily read the more difficult kanji. Just as we all have words in the English Language that we do not know, there are Japanese words (or kanji) that even native Japanese will not be able to read properly.
This is where hookers and translators come into play. Put in simple terms, these hookers and translators allow a user to access the text code of each letter shown on the game screen, so it can be copied, modified, or in our case, translated as we please.
How this works is very simple: A "hooker" is a program designed to "read" the letters or words displayed in a game. While I will explain how "hookers" work later on, one can think of hookers to be programs that "read" the text of the game for you.
Next comes the translators, usually in a form of an engine. The most popular would be Google Translate itself (so the next time when you admire how Google Translates your phrases or words as long as you have the page open, even without internet, it's because when you opened the page, you also downloaded Google Translator's engine). ATLAS and other translators also use this "engine" to translate Japanese into respective languages, and in the cases of Koreans, we use the engine for "EzTrans".
Please note that the engine for "EzTrans" is Japanese -> Korean EXCLUSIVELY. Please don't ask me for it since it's a shareware, not a freeware. HOWEVER, a free version of AralTrans will have one of these engines included (but you cannot modify it as you would be able to in the paid version)
Now, with all things aside, what the hell is this "AralTrans" that occasionally pops up in the posts I make, and how is it different from ITH (Interactive Text Hooker) or AGTH (Anime Games Text Hooker)?
AralTrans is a specific program modified by Team Polaris for the exclusive use of Visual Novels, for Koreans. Its extreme benefit stems from the fact that it's a hooker+translator in one program, so a player would not need the hassle to open up both translator and hooker when trying to play a game.
Here is the website for the Project: http://lab.aralgood.com/
Before we get into any details, let's look at the benefits of AralTrans.
1) No need for other programs. AralTrans itself takes up about 100 MB of hard disk space, which includes all the filters, engines, and commands needed to properly hook each and every game out there. In addition, when first hooking the game, AralTrans will give you an option to create a shortcut that launches every single program necessary for you to play the game in the future. So no more hassle with AralCodes or anything like that after you put it in once. While this doesn't seem like a lot, you should look to the other benefits I'll list below.
2) Instant implementation INSIDE the game.
So basically, it seems as if you are playing a translated version of the game, instead of having a translation box outside the window. This means that sometimes, you will be able to enjoy the game in full screen mode.
Obviously, the text displayed above is Korean.
3) Perfect translation of everything, including choices and other factors outside the dialogue box.
One of the extremely common cons of ITH and AGTH is that it sometimes cannot extract texts from outside the dialogue box. Not only would it have a different string that users would need to switch back and forth between, but often would not show up at all. With AralTrans, no problemo.
Huh, sounds like a good program, right? Actually, it does have some cons as well.
1) Faulty and Crashes often.
Usually when one thing crashes (such as the integrated hooker), the entire program (including the game) crashes as well, so this actually causes some OMGWTFBBQ moments (especially in games that have a interactive gameplay element, and you forgot to save).
2) Usually requires an AralCode
Not really a con, but thought I'd mention it. ITH can automatically detect the VN's engine with a high accuracy, but AralTrans requires an AralCode at about a 90% rate. Despite this, if you visit the link I provided above (with an account), there's a full database of player-generated AralCodes that is readily available.
AralTrans is the only option for players wishing to play games such as the title above: "Kimi to boku to Eden no Ringo", since AGTH and ITH will not hook properly on the game.
How to Use Aral Trans!
UPDATE: AralTrans v0.2 will work with most games, including the newly releases. Team Polaris recently released an AralTrans v0.3 which is still in BETA phase and very unstable; they will be stabilizing this version as time goes along.
If the second picture doesn't show up too well, right click and open it in a new window/tab.
AralTrans FAQ
Q: Where can I download it?
A: The link I provided above.
Q: It's Korean!
A: In the "AralTrans" section of this page, read the second paragraph.
Q: Any way to make this appear in English?
A: Yes. Use your own translation engines. However, I warn you ahead of time that the translations WILL be faulty.
Q: AralCode for (Insert Game Name)?
A: If you can properly demonstrate your knowledge of this program, I will hunt for the code for you. The website requires you to register and verify that you are over 18 (obviously because these games are rated 18+), but I'm saving you the trouble of all that. However, do remember that all these codes are player-generated, and what's not on the database is not available for you.
Q: Can you teach me how to use AralTrans?
A: How to use is presented above. There's also Google.
Questions? Fire 'em away.

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Summer reads from 2016
Planning some down time over summer? Get some great reading under your belt with this selection from the books we've reviewed in Sanctuary over the past year.
Dezeen Book of Interviews: Architecture, interiors, design
Edited by Marcus Fairs, Dezeen
Dezeen Book of Interviews makes for a fantastic read. It contains selected interviews with 45 leading figures in architecture and design conducted for the Dezeen website between 2008 and 2014. Read the full review >
Birdscaping Australian Gardens: Using Native Plants to Attract Birds to Your Garden
George Adams, Penguin
Birdscaping is a comprehensive reference which offers guidance on bird species identification, and on the growing and maintenance of plants to provide food, shelter and nesting for birds. Read the full review >
The Permaculture City
Toby Hemenway, Chelsea Green Publishing
Chelsea Green publishes fantastic books about organic gardening, permaculture, ecology, DIY, and sustainability. The Permaculture City: Regenerative Design for Urban, Suburban, and Town Resilience (2015) by Toby Hemenway is no exception. Read the full review >
The Terrace House: Reimagined for the Australian Way of Life
Edited by Cameron Bruhn and Katelin Butler, Thames & Hudson
With many well-designed buildings, floor plans and beautiful images, this book would be of interest to those in the throes of planning a new home or addition. Read the full review >
Planning Melbourne: Lessons for a sustainable city
Edited by Michael Buxton, Robin Goodman & Susie Maloney, CSIRO Publishing
The population of Melbourne is exploding, with an estimated 1.6 million extra homes needed by 2050. The editors are all top of their fields: Michael Buxton, Professor of Environment and Planning at RMIT University, is an expert on peri-urban development and environmental policy; Robin Goodman, Professor and Deputy Dean of Sustainability and Urban Planning at RMIT, has extensive knowledge of housing and planning policy; Susie Moloney is a senior research fellow and lecturer with the School of Global Urban and Social Studies at RMIT University. The book examines housing affordability, transport choices, protection of green areas and heritage and urban consolidation. Planning Melbourne explores the history of planning since the war years, with a focus on the past 20 years and the ways in which key government policies have shaped the city. While it has Melbourne as its focus, this is a useful book for anyone interested in issues of urbanisation, governance and planning.
The Bee Friendly Garden: Easy ways to help the bees and make your garden grow
Doug Purdie, Allen and Unwin
Anyone familiar with Peter Carey's classic novel Bliss will know the difficulty Honey Barbara has with starving bees. A lack of flowering plants, due to land clearing and drought, forced her to travel ever farther seeking food for her hives. This is, sadly, a common issue in Australia; bee populations can become marooned in food deserts among the expanding suburbs. Doug Purdie has previously written informatively about keeping bees, but has now penned a revealing new book on how to create bee-friendly gardens, including selecting plants that can adequately support bee populations. He explains why these insects are beneficial to our gardens, but also points to their role in keeping urban ecosystems healthy. The book is attractively illustrated with photographs, and presents simple challenges that we can all take on – such as building insect hotels!
The Eco-Home Design Guide: Principles and practice for new-build and retrofit
Christopher Day, UIT/Green Books
For readers of Sanctuary and Your Home, many of the concepts in this newly released guide to sustainable building will be familiar. However, with a plethora of simple diagrams, clear explanations and even poetic language, Christopher Day's contribution to this body of knowledge is a valuable one. Examples in the book are generally from Europe and the UK but, with many of the older buildings in Australia's major cities of a similar age and style to those he refers to, Day's insights into how to improve the environmental performance of existing housing stock are broadly applicable. For home renovators and builders in southern states, there are tips on appropriate materials, and impressive effort paid to cheat-sheet style 'key points' which will suit speed-readers. This is a thorough design guide that returns to first principles, and explains well why each of us should take whatever steps we can to improve houses for comfort and efficiency in a changing climate.
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Bell Atlantic Mobile is set to become the first cellular phone company on the East Coast to offer a new service that would let vending machines, alarm systems and human customers "talk" with their office computers from remote locations without a wire connection.
The Bell Atlantic Corp. unit plans to announce the commercial launch of the new data transmission technology -- known as CDPD, for cellular digital packet data -- at a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
With the announcement that it is bringing the service to Baltimore and Washington, Bell Atlantic will move to the forefront of the industry in rolling out a technology that is expected to have a wide variety of applications for business and government customers.


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Under the direct supervision of the Mastercare RN Supervisor, the CNA is responsible for the care of a registered Mastercare client in the privacy of the clients own home. The caregiver will visit the client's home and perform quality, compassionate care within the scope of clients care plan. All care and tasks provided are authorized by a physician and all care must be documented in the clients' care plan. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: • Must be at least 18 years of age • One (1) year experience in Hospital, LTC facility or home care within the last two (2) years • Must complete Mastercare's pre-employment and new hire process • Pass a physical examination after being offered employment and health assessment annually thereafter • Must be able to read, write and speak English. (Some employees may be hired to care for another Nationality will be required to read, write and speak for the Nationality for which they are hired i.e., Japanese Clients) • Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Field Supervisor any changes in the clients' condition • Must be emotionally stable and able to display a caring attitude toward clients and their medical needs • Must have available, reliable transportation to and from assignments Physical Requirements: • Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting unspecified weights depending on the assignment requirements, bending, stooping, sitting, standing, associated with a normal home care client • Must have sufficient visual acuity with correction to read printed materials • Must have hearing acuity to hear spoken communications from the client, supervisors, and co-workers • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and exert up to 50lbs of force constantly to move required objects consistent with the position. Work Environment: • Employees will be scheduled to meet the needs of Mastercare Clients within their home environments • Working with clients in their homes, employees could be exposed to blood borne pathogens and body fluids • Employees must utilize personal protective equipment when providing personal care where there are risks of exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids • Employees may be subject to unrestrained pets, clutter, or poor lighting and performing duties in homes with no air conditioning/ventilation


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Unjustified abuse>
WHILE I have often criticised the efforts of Liverpool city council, I feel that the torrent of abuse poured upon them regarding the Williamson Square fountain is unjustified.
It is certainly of an unusual design, not common in the UK. The style is common, however, in the world's largest children's playground - Orlando, Florida.
Florida's fountains provide refreshment and amusement for all visitors to the theme parks, not just children. I have many photographs of myself, my wife and my children running screaming and laughing through the spray.
Surely Miss Markey (ECHO letters, Jan 11) has seen photographs from the early part of the last century of children playing in one of Liverpool's oldest, Italian styled fountains at the base of the Wellington memorial behind St George's Hall. They seemed to me to be enjoying themselves, as do today's children in Williamson Square. What is wrong with kids enjoying themselves.
My congratulations to the council and to the designers. Well done.
Michael Loyley,
Fountain of laughs >
HAVING just read the letters regarding the water fountains in Williamson Square, I can't help but wonder what makes us so different.
I work in town and walk through the square regularly. Every time there are kids and sometimes adults running through the fountains dodging the water. The laughter is fantastic and I find it really funny to watch.
Liverpool people have a reputation for having a great sense of humour and let's face it these characters must have one to run through the fountains in winter-time.
As long as no-one is in danger or anything is damaged, I can't see any harm.
Margie Bowers,
Liverpool, via e-mail
High standards >
WE are parents of two daughters; one who has left Our Lady Immaculate school, and one who still attends.
We have been very upset over the way the school has been portrayed over bullying claims. The school is in Everton, it is a great asset to the community, and the only Catholic school in the area.
Our Lady's is a school of high standards. It treats every child the same and shows them care, love and understanding.
The school's bullying policy has always been of a high standard.
The school and its staff have been a tower of strength to my daughters over the years. On a personal note, the head teacher has been there for us as a family when things haven't been going so well.
Name and address supplied
No chance >
IF the Lib-Dems win a seat in Liverpool in the General Election, will the last person to leave this city please turn out the lights! Fortunately, I don't think the Lib-Dems will come anywhere near overturning Labour's commanding majorities in any of the Liverpool constituencies.
But the Lib-Dems seem to think they have a chance. Who are they trying to kid?
You only have to look at the party policies on law and order to realise if the Lib-Dems get in, crime would be out of control.
Where I live, Labour's zero tolerance stance on crime is welcome.
The Lib-Dems, however, have sent a message that they are soft on yobs and vandals.
Michael Edwards,
Our dogs are safe >
WHILE welcoming the publicity given to the plight of the many unwanted pets abandoned over Christmas at our centre in Halewood (ECHO, January 10), I would like to make it clear that while sadly the branch does have to put some animals to sleep, this is only done if they are aggressive, very sick or injured and can't be rehomed. We would never, ever put to sleep young, healthy dogs.
We are the only rescue centre on Merseyside prepared to take in stray dogs and try to find them new homes. Last year we found new, loving homes for over 900 dogs, 600 cats and 150 small mammals and birds and we returned over 700 lost dogs to their grateful owners.
We keep our animals for as long as necessary to find them new, caring homes and spend literally thousands of pounds on veterinary care every year.
Please assure your readers that none of the healthy, young dogs featured in your article will be put to sleep.
John Smallwood,
secretary and administrator, RSPCA Halewood Animal Centre
Shortpoints >
DO you have a letter for Shortpoints? Why not use the special Shortpoints messageboard by clicking here? Remember to include your name and address
* I HOPE> an ECHO reader may be able to point me in the right direction. Since before Christmas I have been trying to find a DVD or VHS tape of a television series from 1983 called One Summer.
It was set in Liverpool and was the tale of two lads called Billy and Icky played by David Morrisey and Spencer Leigh. I have tried to purchase this series on the internet but to no avail. I would be grateful for any information at all.
Mick Kedian,
The Brambles, 44 Annweir Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 9NF
* WALKING> around the city centre recently, I was delighted to see some of the changes that have been made. The shops were buzzing with people, there were continental coffee bars here there and everywhere and the Williamson Square fountain really added to the whole European feeling.
How proud I am to be from our fine city - and it's getting better all the time.
P. Jones,
* IN RESPONSE >to Mr Vickers reply regarding the Everton team's photo at the minute's silence (ECHO letters, January 11). It clearly states at the bottom of the picture "Everton observe minute's silence."
I concede that maybe the caption is not accurate. As for my opinion of the picture, I stand by my comments that this photo could never be described as appropriate in depicting a minute's silence as stated by the ECHO.
(full name and address supplied)
* LIVERPOOL> is a great night out until you have to get home. I have been told on many occasions by taxis that to just take me through the tunnel in the early hours of the morning will cost #25.
A friend of mine who went less than two miles after the tunnel on Boxing Day was charged #40. How are these fares calculated?
Martin Hiorns,
* RE >the letter from P Rigby, Formby (ECHO, Jan 10). What a shame they have to walk up the garden path to pick up their bin bags. We have to walk to the shops for ours.
At least theirs are given to them, we have to pay for ours.
William Fisher,
* I WELCOME> Cllr Paula Keaveney's commitment to Fair Trade (ECHO letters, Jan 11). Could she confirm that this commitment extends to not buying furniture for council run services that has been manufactured from trees felled in what remains of the world's rainforests?
Peter Cranie,
Liverpool Green Party


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CORE Academic Curriculum
Each subject of the core academic curriculum (reading, math, science, social studies) is aligned to the Michigan Curriculum Framework with focus on Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE's). The curriculum is reviewed every five years through a district-wide committee process. Recommendations are made to update and purchase needed textbooks and supplemental materials. Professional development is provided in all four of the core academic areas to provide staff with the opportunity to improve instruction and student learning in each subject. In addition, other non-core subject areas (such as fine arts, vocational, foreign language, health/phyical education, technology) are reviewed on a similar rotation schedule.
Development and Use of Alternative Assessment Measures:
Capac Community Schools continues to develop and use various alternative assessment measures within the school district.
Various types of student assessments are used to:
- Determine the success of children in achieving the state's standards and benchmarks.
- Provide information to teachers, parents and students on progress in meeting standards.
- Assist in diagnosis, teaching and learning in ways that best enable children to meet the standards.
- Determine what project/lesson revisions are necessary.
The types of assessment measures being utilized in our district, or under consideration by the district are:
- Performance assessments
- Student portfolios (including Michigan Literacy Performance Profile)
- Michigan Educational Assessmet Program (MEAP)
- IDEA Oral and Reading Tests for English Language Learners
- Teacher-developed and criterion referenced tests
- Brigance (for cognitively-impaired students)
- Education Performance (Scantron) Web-based Assessment program
Other indications used by the district (in addition to student assessments) for the above purposes include:
- Graduation, dropout, and attendance rates
- School-to-work transition
- School-to-college transition


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FXApril 22nd, 2014 6:42 am | by John Jansen |
Via Mark Chandler at Brown Brothers :
- The dismissal of Manchester United's manager is getting more attention than the global capital markets, where trillions of dollars are exchanging hand every day. It is a testimony to the sociological representation in the capital markets, as well as to the absence of fresh incentives. In some ways, it is the perfect transition from the holiday mode that began for some last Thursday to what is likely to be a more eventful next few days.
- The week's main events still lie ahead. These include the euro area flash PMI and the HSCB flash manufacturing PMI for China, Australia's Q1 CPI, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's policy meeting, Canada's retail sales, and US durable goods orders.
- China formally confirmed the 2 percentage point required reserve reduction for some rural banks. This had been largely signaled last week. The dollar has been gently trending higher against the yuan, most recently since April 10 and today it rose to its best level in 14-months. The spot yuan rate was 1.2% below the fixing, as the PBOC allows part of the new 2% band to be explored. The flash PMI will be reported tomorrow. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.3% today, the first advance in four sessions, led by financials and telecoms. Technology was weighed down by concerns that the rash of new public offerings approved last week (46 companies) included many in this space.
- The Australian government was somewhat critical of the neutral stance of the central bank given the appreciation of the Australian dollar. The market shrugged off the comments. The Australian dollar is the second strongest major currency today, gaining 0.3% against the dollar. Australia's Q1 CPI will be reported tomorrow, and it is expected to rise above 3% y/y on the headline rate and 2.9% on the trimmed and weighted mean basis from 2.7% and 2.6% respectively. Such an increase may bolster speculation of an RBA rate hike before the end of the year. This in turn could see the Australian dollar try again to establish a foothold above $0.9400.
- European shares have continued their advance that began prior to the holiday. Led by pharmaceuticals, European shares are up for a third consecutive session. The Dows Jones Euro Stoxx 600 is up almost 1% through the European morning. There has been a flurry of activity, as Novartis reportedly will sell its vaccine division to Glaxo (~$7.1 bln), and its animal-health unit to Eli Lilly (~$5.4 bln) and buy Glaxo's cancer drugs ($16 bln). There is also speculation that Pfizer may purchase AstraZeneca.
- The Canadian dollar is the only major currency that has slipped against the dollar so far today. There is some concern that the delay in the Keystone pipeline has dampened sentiment. The US dollar had slipped to about CAD1.0860 on April 9 and has now closed the North American session above CAD1.10 for four sessions coming into today. Our bias remains on the upside though initial resistance is pegged in the CAD1.1070 area. The wholesale trade report today is unlikely to elicit much of a market reaction. Tomorrow's retail sales report is more important. Canadian officials are hoping for a transition from household consumption toward exports and investment. After a 1.3% rise in January retail sales, a 0.5% gain is expected in February's report.
- The dollar has finished the North American session higher against the yen for seven consecutive sessions coming into today. The dollar made a marginal new high, but seems stuck at the 50% retracement level of the drop since the April 4th push above JPY104. Its advancing streak will be challenged today. Initial support is seen near JPY102.20.
- Today's US data includes the Richmond Fed survey (April) and existing home sales (March). Neither are market movers. Bernanke speaks before the Economic Club of Canada near midday (ET) and his topic "Eight Years of Crisis Management at the Federal Reserve and the Way Forward" may draw interest, even if not fresh trading incentives.


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Recently I used the new Questions feature on Facebook to gauge what social media marketing tools are producing business for my fan base.
I was not too surprised to see that LinkedIn and Facebook are being used successfully.
LinkedIn Groups
Aside from engaging with your current network of connections on LinkedIn, have you interacted within groups where your prospects might be members? Try this. Join a group that has a large collection of LinkedIn members in your geographic area. Where I am LinkedCincinnati group on LinkedIn is a tremendous group for local professionals to interact.
Now monitor the conversations. Replace with one where you can naturally respond to the topic. Don't promote your products or services. Consider this a 'virtual' cocktail part and you are mingling from one conversation to another. Just give what gems of wisdom you have to offer to the conversation. When you comment, LinkedIn will create a link to your profile so the reader has the opportunity to learn all about you, without you having to do all the talking. You should not expect to get immediate business. This is a relationship building environment. Over time, you will be known within the community and you will be sought out when your products or services are in demand.


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A little TMI: I haven't 'pooed in 6 days
27 May 2013
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I've been interested to hear more about this!!! I can't wait for you to update! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Amberly! I'll be updating over the next week so check back soon!Delete
Hahaha, you're title totally had me! I was like, "Oh no, Sarah..." LOL! #dirtyhairdontcare!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Awesome! We need pictures. Does your hair feel healthier? I'm a big fan of Dr. Bronner's liquid soaps. They are organic and multi-functional.ReplyDeleteReplies
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found you thru grace for gayle. I've never tried the no shampoo deal. I can go a day without shampooing and I have oily hair. I'd hate to know what it looked like after 6 days. I'm sure I'd be able to fry an egg on my head if that.ReplyDelete
Hi! The transition phase isn't the prettiest...honestly. But, the goal is totally worth it! Washing with baking soda and apple cider vinegar improved my hair as compared to just water alone.Delete
Yes and I'm dying to see how this bad boy turns out! I can get a good 2-3 days out of mine, 4 if its getting close to the weekend. I use dry shampoo and that stretches my grease mess a bit further :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 3:54 PM
I'm trying to not wash my hair every day too! But definitely not 6 days... I would die, ha! I'm having a hard time just skipping every other day, ha!ReplyDelete


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I believe that my pitch has partly met my proposal.
Like with 'Perception' my story takes a well known story, yet the point of view, presenting the story, gives it a new twist.
However this years presentation of the idea is different – I have done a talk to camera video, with images. I feel that I have taken a risk – since I'm not use to doing this type of video. And though it is less time consuming to do, than a video involving still shots… I feel that this video is not as good as it could be.
It is of basic quality, and though I am happy with the edit – I feel that the quality of my footage could be better – especially the lighting. Another way of making this video better could be that I had more images in – perhaps of scenes in the film idea, or even of my characters. And a final way is defiantly get my audio the first time, I had to retake my audio, and dub the video since while filming you can hear people talking out side the classroom – next time I need to make sure where I film is quiet, I have a sign on the door asking any people passing by to be quiet – since filming is taking place.
I feel that though this mistake has helped me to realise what works best for me, and what doesn't – because I feel that I don't come across as very confident in the footage. I feel that my editing skills are at a basic level – but I should try to be more adventurous, and try to remember certain skills better.
My time management wasn't very good – I took too long to finalise an idea, and then couldn't get my images finished in time for the video to be put together. And I feel that this final video seems too rushed.
My research techniques worked really well – as I basically found information found online, and then copied it my word document, to then high light what was important. I feel that my video will not show the extend of my research.
Through this project I feel that I'm better at the scriptwriting, and idea making development side, to media as opposed to the actual filming process. I feel that this video could do with a big clean up – and perhaps I need to plan my idea in advance, as well as film it earlier in the future.
I feel that if I was to do this video again, or another idea for 'The pitch'.
I would try to find my idea quicker, and even if the idea is in the beginning process I should try to capture footage earlier. However I feel that using alternative view points to a story are my strongest points, and make my videos better – since these type of characters are so interesting. And I defiantly feel that my Pitch should be – next time – still moving images, and a voice over.


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Just a week ago, doctors from The Cleveland Clinic confirmed the success of the first uterus transplant in the country. The nine hour procedure was conducted on a 26 year old woman and the uterus used in the transplant came from a deceased donor.
Since the success of the operation, deterrents of the procedure have voiced out their criticism surrounding the viability of uterus transplants to the majority of women. The criticism stem from the fact that some believe that a transplant is an extreme means for women to go through just to get pregnant. Doctors involved in the transplant have since spoken out about the controversy. They argued that while not bearing children is not life threatening, having the option to do so is life-enhancing.
More recently, the woman who went through with the transplant have also commented on her daunting experience.
Lindsey, who opted to withhold her last name to protect the privacy of her sons, have explained that a very young age she was told that she can never have children mainly because she was born without a uterus. She was unsurprisingly devastated by the news.
"I was told at 16 I would never have children. From that moment on I prayed that God would allow me the opportunity to experience pregnancy," explained Lindsey.
It would take another year for Lindsey to try to get pregnant. At present, she is dosed with high amounts of anti-rejection drugs and conceiving at this point would not be safe for neither Lindsey nor the child.
Doctors have also explained the mechanics in which Lindsey's new uterus would operate. Conception would not be done through intercourse since the uterine transplant does not include the fallopian tubes. Instead embryos from Lindsey and her husband's sperm would be implanted in her transplanted uterus.


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- Monofat 1.3g
- Polyfat 0.3g
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Warm Spiced Lentils
Serve this dish with pita bread wedges. Make sure not to overcook the lentils, or they will split and their texture will suffer. Substitute red or yellow lentils, if you prefer.
How to Make It
Place lentils in a large saucepan, and cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Stud whole onion with cloves. Add studded onion, bay leaves, and rind to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are just tender. Drain well. Discard onion, bay leaves, and rind.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato and the next 6 ingredients (through garlic); cook 2 minutes. Stir in lentils, cilantro, and parsley; cook 2 minutes. Stir in juice, salt, and black pepper. Serve warm with lemon wedges.


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I received this book for free from Pan Macmillan Australia in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Heartlessby Marissa Meyer
Series: Standalone
Published by Pan Macmillan on November, 2016
Genres: Fantasy, Re-Tellings
Pages: 464
Source: Pan Macmillan Australia
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Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland and a favorite of the unmarried King, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, she wants to open a shop and create delectable pastries. But for her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for a woman who could be a queen.
At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the King's marriage proposal, she meets handsome and mysterious Jest. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into a secret courtship.
Cath is determined to choose her own destiny. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.
I really enjoyed Marissa Meyer's The Lunar Chronicles series, but personally I found Heartless to be a step above them! Whimsical, refreshing and hard to put down, Heartless is a stunning Wonderland re-telling focused on the tragic backstory of the Queen of Hearts.
"The easiest way to steal something, is for it to be given willingly.â€
I'm always a little apprehensive about re-tellings. I also have to admit straight up that I am not a fan of Lewis Carrol or Alice in Wonderland. Why? Well, I find it to be a bit too bizarre for my tastes and I never really enjoyed any of the Alice-inspired films or re-tellings. However, since this was Marissa Meyer after all, I was willing to take a shot with Heartless. With the promise of shedding some light on a ghastly-yet-interesting villain, I knew that Heartless would be at least on-par with Marissa Meyer's other stories.
I'm so glad I wasn't wrong.
The book starts off slowly, but soon gets into the swing of things. Before the Queen of Hearts, there was Lady Catherine Pinkerton; a girl who wants to please her parents and indulge in daydreams of someday owning her very own bakery. I found Catherine's passion for baking absolutely mouthwatering. As she baked rose macarons, key lime pies and even pumpkin cake, I was suddenly feeling the overwhelming urge to get up and bake myself (or at the very lest, go and buy something sweet and cake-like!) It was a nice touch to the story and I really think it helped round Catherine out into a real, three-dimensional character.
The world of Hearts itself is strange, but not off-putting. Usually I'd be rolling my eyes at a world where lobsters dance upon the shore, riddles are commonplace and warthogs and humans fall in love – but somehow this just worked in Heartless. It became utterly charming and didn't focus on being too 'mad', despite appearances and the inclusion of a very pre-Mad Hatter. There were certain elements that were memorable for me; particularly the magical hats ( little horses on a carousel!) and the whole tea party scene in general. Marissa Meyer did a fantastic job of keeping everything together and not making it too hectic for the reader.
"Perhaps we know each other in the future and you're only remembering backward.â€
Not wanting to be betrothed (as her parents wish) to the bungling, childish King of Hearts, Catherine is helped by his new court joker, Jest. The two quickly form a bond and their friendship turns into a nice little romance with quite a few complications. Jest, of course, has secrets – the main one being his intentions while visiting Hearts. He and his raven companion, Raven, have come from Chess – the world ruled over by the warring Red and White Queens. I won't spoil too much, but Jest's reasons for being in Hearts works quite nicely. I really loved the way that the element of time, prophecies, etc. played into this story without being too predictable.
There's also a Jabberwocky on the loose. Marissa Meyer combines elements of Wonderland with other fairy tales and it just works a treat.
I managed to finish Heartless quicker than I expected given its 400-plus pages. The end had my heart breaking, but also had my mind reeling and understanding. I don't think I'll ever be able to look at the Queen of Hearts the same way again.
While I did have a few minor faults with the book, overall I found it to be quite an enjoyable read. The writing was exquisite and the world-building light and quirky. I find myself actually a little disappointed that this isn't part of a series. I would have loved to see more of Catherine's adventures, but given the way it ended, I understand why it's a standalone.
Heartless will be going down as one of my favourite reads this year!
I'd like to thank Pan Macmillan Australia for sending a me a review copy and inviting me to be part of the blog tour for 'Heartless'!
Click here to see the tour schedule!
Lizzie Hearts is one of my favourite Ever After High dolls and I thought it was only fitting she be pictured with her mother's 'back-story'!


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One of my all time favorite albums is Amir Zaki's Signature. It was almost eleven years ago, when I had first got my hands on this album, and I have since been addicted to it. It is more than an album to me, it is a part of my life. It brings back memories of days that were so long ago, and were perhaps some of the best days in my life. Frankly speaking, I have been blessed with a wonderful, wonderful life, and it seems unfair to label any part as better than others, thereby implying any part of my life was less than another. Perhaps, what I wanted to say is that those were the days when I was at my best behavior. Unfortunately, I lost my way too soon, and have since never been able to get it right.
I remember little of consequence from my childhood. Like all children in an average middle-class Pakistani family, education took up all my time. My parents are hard-working, honest and simple people. My father is a simple man, often accused of being too blunt and tactless. He is also the wisest person I know. For as far back as I can remember, I do not recall having seen him discussing politics, sports, or anything that did not directly concern him. Blabberers like yours truly, and passionate opiners like yours truly's spiritual 'misguide' Jalali Baba know only too well the futility of those discussions. Yours truly probably knows the futility better than Jalali Baba, since yours truly is often subjected to those futile rantings by Jalali Baba, and through him and his rantings yours truly has been able to see just how futile and feeble yours truly must seem expressing those opinions, since unlike Jalali Baba, yours truly is not blessed with even the half baked theories that Jalali Baba passionately advocates … theories, which can only result from an indepth knowledge of superficial matters.
My father had come into the UAE soon after he had graduated with his Bachelors, and had started working with the UAE armed forces. For almost three decades, he worked with the same employer. I am still not very sure what his job responsibilities were, but he was the only one in that office who spoke, read and wrote Arabic as well as English with about the same level of ease/difficulty. He had learnt the local dialect early on, and set about practicing whatever others he could. He even had a signature in Arabic, complete with the trademark calligraphic appearance of an arabic signature. Come to think of it, his signature looked better than those of our Arabic teachers at school. We used to show off his arabic signatures to our friends whenever we were required to get our poor scores in arabic tests signed by parents; those signatures came after much soul searching, the search part being undertaken in our souls by parents; a small price to pay for the moments of glory during recess.
It seems like it was in another lifetime…the listening to Aamir Zaki's Signature, as well as the showing off of Walid Sahab's signature.
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- be neutral and practical.
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Sunday, 24 February 2013
London School of Modelling Graduate in runnings to be Miss Harrogate 2013
A massive congratulations to Olivia Caven who is currently in the runnings to becoming Miss Harrogate 2013!! So far she is in SECOND place and needs all the votes she can get so please support her by texting "MISS HG19" to 64343. Olivia has a wonderful inspiring story. She was born completely deaf and has faced many struggles in her life however Olivia has fought against this and never let it prevent her from making her dreams a reality. READ OLIVIA'S PERSONAL MESSAGE IN HER OWN WORDS: This is Olivia's Story in her own words: "I got through to the Final of Miss Harrogate!! I need your votes to help me win. It is a texting vote system which will have the details on the page on how to vote!! This is not just my dreams and desires. It's also for the people who are different like me. I was born completely deaf and struggled in my childhood with all the obstacles it gave me. I never let that stop me from fulfilling my dreams! I pushed myself to be like you. As all my friends and family know, my speech is good and improving all the time! Most people never find out until I tell them but I was not always good at hearing, speaking and I had no confidence at all. It was simple things like, talking to a stranger, picking up the house phone, going to a shop on my own and asking for the price of the things I wanted, asking for directions, explaining I was deaf to a stranger. My parents and I worked really hard to make sure I had the same opportunities through life as hearing people do. I worked hard at my speech. As my hearing was deteriorating till it was gone, I had an operation 4 years ago to have a Cochlear Implant. This changed my life and it was then that my speech improved because I heard more sounds then ever before!! It was extremely hard learning sounds all over again but it was the best decision of my life. Since I had my Cochlear Implant my confidence improved at every new obstacle that I overcame! Now I have a chance to show people that if I can overcome my fears and be brave to stand up in front of everyone and achieve MY dream. Then so can you! Never give up, You can achieve your wants and desires with a determined and positive attitude. You've read about why I'm doing this, so please help me to be a role model for others. VOTE FOR ME !! :) xx " We are so pleased that Olivia was able to gain so much from her 2 day boot camp at London School of Modelling. When Olivia came to us she was quite shy and unsure of herself but after our coaching and advice we literally saw her transform into a confident young lady.
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No. 2 Wisconsin Dumps No. 1 Minnesota For WCHA Title
March 8, 2009
Courtesy of Wisconsin
Using goals from five different players, the No. 2 Wisconsin women's hockey team toppled No. 1 Minnesota 5-3 to capture the 2009 WHCA FINAL FACE-OFF Championship at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. Sunday afternoon. The win marked the third championship in program history (31-2-5) and earned the team the WCHA's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
Hilary Knight, Jasmine Giles, Alycia Matthews and Jessie Vetter were each named to the All-Tournament team and Vetter was named Tournament MVP.
Like in the Badgers' semifinal win against Minnesota-Duluth, the first period featured zero goals. Both teams showed off their penalty-killing prowess instead, killing off three penalties apiece. Wisconsin was forced to play 5-on-3 for 3:30 midway through the period when successive penalties were called on Rachel Bible, Knight and Olivia Jakiel. Minnesota (31-4-3) had their own 5-on-3 to kill off for 1:10, but the defenses held strong and neither team lit the lamp. Wisconsin outshot Minnesota 7-to-4 in the period.
Wisconsin finally capitalized on the power play when it took a 1-0 lead at the 9:46 mark of the second period. Skating with a 4-on-3 man-advantage, Erika Lawler won a faceoff in the Gopher zone. Lawler won it to Knight, who passed it back to Angie Keseley at the blue line. Keseley then passed it to her right to Giles who sent a slap shot past Minnesota goaltender Alyssa Grogan for her 16th goal of the year and second of the weekend.
The Badger lead grew to 2-0 just 57 seconds later as Meghan Duggan also tallied her second goal of the weekend. A penalty to Minnesota had just expired when Brooke Ammerman held the puck behind the goal line in the Minnesota end. Duggan then positioned herself in front of the net, and despite two Gopher defenders keying on her, was still able to tip in the pass from Ammerman. Matthews was also credited with an assist on the play.
Minnesota would get one back though with 4:33 remaining in the period. After a faceoff win in the neutral zone, Terra Rasmussen took a pass from Michelle Maunu and skated into the UW zone. Her shot was able to beat Vetter five-hole to cut the Badger advantage in half. Sarah Erickson notched the secondary assist on the play.
In the period, Wisconsin outshot Minnesota 12-to-9 while going 1-for-3 on the power play. The Gophers were 0-for-2 on special teams in the second period.
The Badgers extended their lead to 3-1 just over seven minutes into the third period. Malee Windmeier, who was able to keep the puck in the offensive zone, passed it to Knight who carried the puck down into the far corner. Knight's centering pass found Lawler open in the slot and she was able to put in her 17th goal of the year.
Wisconsin was then able to turn a five-minute major for checking from behind on Erickson into two goals late in the third period.
Wisconsin scored its second power-play goal of the game with 5:07 remaining as Keseley gathered a loose puck to the left of the net and found Bible wide open in the slot. Bible was able to send a wrister past Grogan for her third goal of the year.
The second goal of the power play came 30 seconds later as Knight scored her nation-leading 40th goal of the year. Falling to the ice, Knight was able to chip it in from in front of the net. Brittany Haverstock and Keseley were each given assists on the play.
Minnesota added two goals in the final two minutes but it was too little too late as Wisconsin proved victorious.
For the game, Wisconsin outshot Minnesota 34-to-18. Vetter finished with 15 saves, while Grogan stopped 29 shots. The Badgers were 3-for-11 on the power play, while the Gophers finished 0-for-5.
The NCAA tournament field will be announced at 5 p.m. today on NCAA.com.


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Lennox Head politician "stunned" by email leak
FRIDAY 2.35pm: LENNOX Head-based politician Catherine Cusack has spoken out about the email scandal which forced her to resign as Parliamentary Secretary.
Speaking exclusively to The Northern Star, Ms Cusack said she was "stunned" the email was leaked publically and apologised to Premier, Gladys Berejiklian and the State Government.
"I don't understand the leaks and I feel sorry for the Premier," Ms Cusack said.
"It's not my intention to hurt the government at any stage.
"(The Premier) did the right thing in accepting (the resignation)."
Ms Cusack said the Premier, who has been a close friend for decades, was "very generous" in her correspondence with the embattled politician in the past 24 hours.
Most importantly, Ms Cusack "apologises to the people in the Hunter region, who she was serving as the Parliamentary Secretary for Education and the Hunter.
"This error I have made has let a lot of people down," Ms Cusack said.
"It's very unhelpful for everyone."
Looking forward, Ms Cusack is focused on "tying up loose ends" before her resignation is finalised to ease the difficulties that may come with her "sudden departure".
Ms Cusack also expressed her thanks to former MPs Don Page and Janelle Saffin for their public support.
"In this difficult time, they would understand why I resigned," she said.
"I'm just grateful for their empathy."
Ms Cusack didn't rule out a trip home to Lennox Head and said a potential visit served as a silver lining within the ordeal.
FRIDAY 10.30am: FORMER Federal and State MPs have thrown their support behind ex-Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Catherine Cusack following her controversial resignation from the post.
The embattled member of the NSW Legislative Council resigned yesterday evening after a scathing email was leaked criticising members of Premier, Gladys Berejiklian's cabinet.
After a 26-year career in politics, former Ballina MP Don Page worked closely with Ms Cusack over the decades.
Mr Page called Ms Cusack a "very capable person" and he is saddened to hear of her resignation as Parliamentary Secretary.
"I'm saddened to hear she's resigned because I think she has a lot to contribute," Mr Page said.
"I've never been part of the internal machinations of the Liberal Party.
"It's a rough game politics."
President Page ALP Federal Electorate Council and former Page MP, Janelle Saffin wouldn't comment on what she said "seems to be with internal factional Liberal Party discord with Premier Gladys Berejiklian."
But Ms Saffin remains confident Ms Cusack will continue her dedication as a member of the Legislative Council.
"Catherine has been a committed and competent representative and no doubt will continue to do that as an MLC," Ms Saffin said.
Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy and Northern NSW, Ben Franklin remained tight lipped and declined to comment on Ms Cusack's resignation.
Catherine Cusack was contacted by The Northern Star.
In a statement made to the ABC, Ms Cusack said: "All I want to do is apologise to all the people I have let down."
FRIDAY 8.15am: NORTH Coast-based Liberal MLC Catherine Cusack has resigned as Parliamentary Secretary after sending a strongly-worded email to Premier Gladys Berejiklian criticising the new cabinet.
Ms Cusack's email singled out Energy Minister Don Harwin, who was appointed to the cabinet in the most recent reshuffle and was also made leader of the government in the Legislative Council.
"We are working with Don's dreadful performance. As you know, he is no orator," the email said, according to Channel Ten.
"He's easily flustered; he's wafer thin skinned. This is all resulting in gross embarrassment in the upper house."
Mr Harwin was instrumental in marshalling the numbers for Ms Berejiklian to become Premier after the resignation of Mike Baird.
Ms Cusack also allegedly attacked Ms Berejiklian's statement that the cabinet was appointed solely on merit.
Ms Cusack threatened to quit the party and move to the crossbench if Ms Berejiklian repeated the claim.
"If you ever say again that you made these decisions on merit I swear I will resign from the Liberal Party and join the crossbench," she wrote.
Following the email scandal, Ms Berejiklian announced Ms Cusack's resignation yesterday.
"I have this afternoon accepted the offer of resignation from Catherine Cusack MLC as Parliamentary Secretary," she said.
Ms Cusack declined to discuss the details of her email, but told Fairfax Media: "All I want to do is apologise to all the people I have let down."
Ms Cusack was Parliamentary Secretary for Education and the Hunter.


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Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Oct. 25 - Nov. 4, 2016
Medjugorje: where 35 years ago Our Lady appeared to 6 young people and is still today appearing and delivering messages to the world. Our Lady is trying to bring the world back to Her Son through prayer, fasting, penance, faith, and conversion.
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By signing up to Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Alert, you'll receive messages about crime, witness appeals and general policing activity in your local area, meaning you can better protect yourself from any issues that may arise. More »
You can also be kept informed about what your local policing team is up to, including public events and meetings they are attending.
Signing up to Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Alert is free, quick and simple. You'll be given the option of what you want to receive alerts about, and how often. You can decide to receive alerts by email, text message and voice message – whichever suits you.
It's simple to use and you'll only receive messages about topics that you've selected. You can change your preferences or stop receiving messages at any time.
The types of messages you receive depends on the categories you select. For example, if you choose 'Farm and Rural Watch' as an area of interest, we'll send you information relevant to this area. You can pick multiple areas of interest, such as business, vehicles, animals and more, as well as different areas of the county – the choice is yours!
Alerts are posted directly by Northamptonshire Police and other partner organisations to keep you informed about what is happening in your area, helping us to work together to make Northamptonshire safer.
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Latest On Libraries
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:30 by Danny Moody
It's been a bit of a challenge to keep up to date with what's happening with Northamptonshire's libraries. They're closing, they're not closing, the opening hours are being cut, they're not being cut, they're closing now, they're not closing until next year!
The definitive position will hopefully emerge at the Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) Cabinet meeting today.
The papers are available here, and libraries will be discussed under Item 18.
Snow Update
Fri, 02 Mar 2018 07:52 by Danny Moody
The Litchborough office is closed today, Friday 2 March 2018, due to impassable local roads. Staff are working from home and have access to email so please get in touch that way. Normal service is expected to resume on Monday.


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Our system is broken and we do need people to represent us who have expertise in business. I work with 56 small business owners across the mid-west. I provide financial oversight and business planning assistance, so that they can realize their full potential. Nearly half of all members of Congress are lawyers and two-thirds are professional politicians. It is about time that we have people representing us who actually understand how the economy works. I believe in term limits and will serve no more than four terms (eight years).


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Rodent Control Perth Tips
Rodents not only eat food but also contaminate it. In an attempt to get the food, rodents damage the containers and other packaging materials used to store food. Rats are also known to gnaw on both electrical and wooden items; this can damage the item or cause a fire.
Here are a few tips on how to control rodents in your home in Perth:
- Keep all possible entry points such as ventilation screens and eaves in top condition.
- Seal all points where pipes, cables and wires enter your home.
- Ensure your windows have screens and the screen is in top condition.
- Install a spark arrester in your chimney.
- Screens on the roof and attic air vents should be in good condition at all times.
- Your doors should be tight fitting and be weatherproofed at the bottom.
- The gaps on garage doors should be sealed.
- Drier vents should be installed with self-closing doors or be stuffed with clothes as a screen.
- Pet door into your house should be closed when not in use.
- The garage door should remain closed when not in use.
- As a long-term measure you should ensure that you do not feed, water or shelter the rodents. They reproduce rapidly in these conditions.
While mice are fun pets for some people, other rodents might not be as welcome.


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The baby's muscles are getting stronger every day. The fetus is growing rapidly and the movements become even more complex and acrobatic. Your baby is growing quickly – by now it is about half the length it will be at birth. Some of the healthy tips include eating lots of iron rich foods, proteins and vitamins. The accelerated growth and development of the nervous system rely on your food intake, which will in turn produce a healthy baby. A pregnancy massage at this stage can alleviate aches and pains.
Over the last four weeks of your pregnancy, your baby has grown an incredible amount and has just quadrupled his weight. The fetus is growing rapidly – in fact, from his movements you may be able to tell if your baby is awake or asleep. You are now halfway through your pregnancy.
A pregnancy massage will help you especially with pains in the lower back area. As long as you eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water, do not worry about the calories. Follow a few pregnancy healthy tips regarding regular exercise, but do this in consultation with your doctor.
You may have gained an average of 8 to 10 pounds. Your doctor will let you know what a healthy weight gain should be so you can follow a few healthy tips regarding exercise and a sensible diet. A pregnancy massage will also help as it will relieve and soothe your aching joints and muscles. As the fetus is growing, it is now time to think about the delivery of your baby. Creating a birth plan can help you with the support you need during your pregnancy.
Remember that it is vitally important to make sure that you get enough nutrients in your diet especially iron. Follow good healthy tips regarding iron in lean red meat, pork, dried beans, spinach and oatmeal. The growing fetus requires good nutrients that will make for a healthy baby.
Consider a pregnancy massage for an aching back, as the weight you are carrying can cause various aches and pains. It is time to enjoy your pregnancy and get the nursery ready for the new arrival.


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As globalization continues to make the world a smaller place, and goods become more accessible across borders, concerns about food safety in the Asia-Pacific region have steadily risen over the years. An APEC forum is being held in Beijing, to find ways to better address the issue.
156 participants from 19 APEC economies and 4 non-APEC members attended the APEC Food Safety Cooperation Forum. Created 7 years ago, the forum has been actively looking for ways to strengthen food safety standards in the region, without hampering trade.
"As consumers are faced with more varieties of food, the potential food safety risk also becomes bigger. This forum has helped APEC economies to cooperate in supervision, exchange information, and improve the overall food safety standard in the Asia-Pacific," said Director of China's General Admin. of Quality Supervision Wu Qinghai.
For the first time the forum has brought together high-level regulators, academics, and industry stakeholders to talk about their respective roles in safety supervision. They say governments alone cannot shoulder this heavy duty.
In China, the chronic food safety problems have greatly hurt consumers' confidence in domestic products. But as more turned to imports, the cracks in that also began to show. In July this year, more than 400 batches of food imports from 35 countries and regions were labeled substandard by the country's top quality supervisor. Excessive additives and microbial contamination were among the main culprits.
Government regulators and industries have been brought closer by this forum. As foods move and more freely beyond borders, this forum is hoped to facilitate safety control cooperation, so APEC members can better benefit from the economic integration.


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Question about Motorola Mobility MOTOKRZR K1 Cellular Phone
I have a motorolla rokrz6 unlocked phone
i successfully connected the phone to the internet
but i cannot find how to connect the phone to the internet while sending and receiving pictures.
I created a profile for the multimedia settings but i do not have the http:// to use in the services
Posted by goldenguras on
i have a motokrzr k1 phone i am trying download ringtones but each time i try to my phone keep on saying network not avaliable i went in the phone to see if i could set it up but each time i try i just cant get it to work please help to set up my phone so i can enjoy it,
Setting up an internet conection and multimedia connection on unlocked gsmphone
Model No: Motorolla Krzr Z6 a German Market Model
1st of all make sure u have the internet connection:
creating an internet connection
menu>connection>Data connection>add a connection>
Profile Name: Atnt
Proxy 1: 22.214.171.124
port1: 80
domain 1:
gprs apn: WAP.CINGULAR
user name: firstname.lastname@example.com
password: cingular1
GPRS Timeout:15 min
click on additonal settings
Proxy 2:
Port 2: 9201
csd number: 14152441012
unername: email@example.com
password: cingular1
speed: 9600
line type: ISDN
CSD Time out: 15 min
main menu>messages>options>settings>multimedia Messages>Service Profile
there creaate a profile
Profile name: Cingular
Service Center: http://mmsc.cingular.com
internet connection: : atnt
Then go the the browser setup
browser setup:
Menu>office tools>web access>browser setup>broser profile>add a new profile
profile name: cingular GPRS
home page: http://device.home
data connection: Atnt
cookie poxy Policy: let gateway decide
restart the phone
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Actor Bradley Cooper and supermodel Naomi Campbell turned heads as they enjoyed a breakfast date in California over the weekend (27-28Feb16).
The American Hustle star was spotted meeting up with British beauty Naomi at a West Hollywood restaurant early on Saturday, and they continued to raise eyebrows after leaving together, according to images obtained by TMZ.com.
The celebrities have yet to comment on the nature of their breakfast get-together or the status of their relationship, but Bradley was last spotted out with his model girlfriend Irina Shayk in New York City in February (16).
In November (15), it was also reported the actor had moved into the Russian beauty's Manhattan apartment to spend more time together.
"Instead of continuing his apartment hunt, he's been living at Irina's apartment on Perry St. in the West Village," a source told the New York Daily News. "And he's been in New York City a lot: approximately half of September and half of October and has been in New York City for a chunk of November as well... The two go for walks on the West Side Highway a lot."
The 41-year-old was also reportedly keen to buy a new pad and have his mother Gloria move in with the couple.
"Since the death of his dad in 2011, Bradley is so close to Gloria - she's genuinely his best friend," a source Britain's Grazia magazine. "He phones her multiple times every day but he would much rather have her under the same roof. She moved in with him at his place in L.A. for a solid two years. It wasn't easy, especially on Renee Zellweger, who was his girlfriend at the time, and they actually split up a few months later."
"(But, Irina) lets her be in charge and that keeps the peace," the insider continued. "Plus, it's not like they're going to be living in some cramped apartment. Bradley is looking at massive places in Central Park West in Manhattan to make sure they all have their own space."
Bradley previously dated actresses Renee Zellweger and Zoe Saldana and model Suki Waterhouse. He was also married to actress Jennifer Esposito from 2006 to 2007.
Naomi has been relationships with several high profile suitors over the years, including boxer Mike Tyson, actor Robert De Niro, rocker Adam Clayton, Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore, and most recently, Russian businessman Vladislav Doronin.


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Legend of the Five Rings: New Journeys
The Phoenix
The Shugenja
Although the titles affiliated with many Great Clans can be and are disputed by others, such as the Lion's status as the preeminent military power in the Empire, the status of the Phoenix Clan as the greatest shugenja in the Empire has never been questioned, or at least not publically. For reasons owing both to heredity as well as the teachings of the clan's founders, there are none in the Empire who can rival the sheer power and number of shugenja that the Phoenix can field. Truly, their priests are beloved by the kami, who answer their prayers with great vigor and relish.
The history of the Phoenix Clan is unusual, compared to most. It was created when Shiba, a child of the Sun and Moon, knelt before the mortal Isawa and pledged to protect his line for all time. Isawa and his tribe were known in the early Empire to be the most powerful sorcerers, and Shiba knew that they were needed to create a stable domain for his brother's new nation. Thus thePhoenixwere created, and despite a turbulent past with frequent incidents of members falling to darkness in pursuit of knowledge, the clan has remained the preeminent mystical force in an entire Empire. In the modern age, four families stand united in this purpose:
- The noble Shiba take up steel in defense of the clan and the other families.
- The powerful Isawa rule the clan and delve into the mysteries of the elements.
- The monastic Asako enforce the purity of the clan in the face of great temptation.
- The versatile Agasha, once vassals of the Dragon, explore new methods of magic.
The Phoenix have long been the advocates of peace among the Great Clans, at least as much as any samurai can truly advocate for peace. The difficulties in the Colonies, with the mad dragon P'an Ku and the heretical philosophy of Fudoism, weigh heavily upon the Phoenix, who view themselves as the stewards of Rokugan's spiritual well-being. In the wake of these tragedies, the Phoenix have devoted themselves to discovering what makes the mortal soul vulnerable to the corruption of a supernatural nature. By discovering the truth, they hope to aid all of Rokugan in becoming pure forever.
The Blind Phoenix, Shiba Tsukimi, has held the position of Phoenix Clan Champion for decades. She has struck a balance between her position and the Council of Elemental Masters that has rarely existed throughout the history of the Phoenix, but which her wisdom, patience, and humility has dispelled with the lingering hostility and arrogance that has long prevented such things. Years ago, she was poisoned by a Scorpion's blade, and in saving her life, the Master of the Void merged Tsukimi's soul with the Void in an as yet unknown manner. Of late, Tsukimi has grown increasingly withdrawn from the mortal world, growing more and more concerned over oddities in the tapestry of the Void that she has seen coming in the near future.
The Daimyo of the Phoenix in 1199
The Shiba
Shiba Tsukimi, the Blind Phoenix, has lived through much as the Champion of her clan. Tsukimi has been involved in defense of the Hidden Gisei Toshi, the hunt of Mantis pirates, has been a taisa in the Shiba army during the War of Fire and Thunder, was Rikugunshokan of the Shiba when Isawa Ochiai unleashed the Egg of the Void, and served as Champion during the War of Dark Fire and the Destroyer War. Years later, during of the Twins, Tsukimi lost her eyesight in a duel against a young Nitoshi. Tsukimi's soul has much to offer to the next Champion when it joins with the Soul of Shiba and the Phoenix Champion longs for the day when the burden passes to another.
The Asako
Asako Tsunefusa, Inquisitor and Magistrate, has been the daimyo of her family for some years. Unlike the leaders before her, Tsunefusa has chosen to take the direction of her family in a militant direction. As an earth shugenja and Inquisitor, Tsunefusa's possesses a powerful will, and commands her family with a sternness envied by battlefield commanders. She has reached out to the Yogo Kuroiban and the Kuni Witch-Hunters as well as the Jade Champion seeking to build a coalition to delve deeper into the many questions of the Spider and the New Taint.
The Agasha
Agasha Kurou is the daimyo of the Agasha, a remarkable alchemist, and shugenja of both earth and void. He is the child of Agasha Chieh and is known to be gracious, knowledgeable, and rival to the Doji in his ability to make alliances. Recently, Kurou made a name for himself in the defeat of P'an Ku's Madness in the Colonies when he devised a way to remove the thralls of that insane dragon from their thralldom. Kurou has chosen to strengthen Phoenix ties with the Crane and married a young Kakita artisan named Suena.
The Council of Five
Asako Chukage, a Henshin monk and recently the Elemental Master of Water, is now the Voice of the Elemental Council. Chukage served under the previous Master of Water, Bairei, and spent significant time in the Colonies. Chukage helped in the discovery of the Madness of P'an Ku, but was unfortunately touched in the mind by that Dragon. Chukage felt the terrible insanity of the Celestial Being and chose to retire his position as the Master of Water after the ordeal was resolved. The Council asked him to stay on and speak as their Voice, but each of the Elemental Masters constantly monitors Chukage in their own way.
Isawa Tsumaro, a tejina shugenja and the new Elemental Master of Air. Tsumaro is perhaps one of the most ambiguous and confusing individuals to hold the position of Master. Few know the true appearance and even gender of the Master of Air. Tsumaro changes appearance daily. One day a male with long black hair, the next day a woman of striking appearance with fierce golden eyes. Tsumaro has shown up in morning court with vibrant blonde hair turned pink over the course of the afternoon. If asked, Tsumaro merely states an appeasement of the little kami of air and certainly, to any who can sense such beings, Tsumaro has a powerful entourage of the spirits around her at all times.
Isawa Norimichi is the new Elemental Master of Earth and the calm bedrock of the Elemental Council. Norimichi possesses the infinite patience of stone and is slow to anger or to give even the appearance. Many perceive him as too calm, perhaps even slow of mind, but those who know him understand that Norimichi is always thinking. Always thinking, but rarely speaking unless it is needed. To those few who have managed to rile the Master of Earth, there is a different side of Norimichi, a rumbling bass of power thrumming beneath the hard surface. Woe unto the foe that provokes him.
Isawa Koiso is the Elemental Master of Fire. Koiso is a sultry,aggressive individual who favors forward thinking and an active approach to politics. She is dangerously smart and knows it. Koiso is often compared as the counterpart to Norimichi, his polar opposite. The Master of Fire has a keen eye for people and a tendency to test their boundaries. She uses their discomfort to her advantage and is a master manipulator. Koiso is probably the most powerful member on the Elemental Council and has the largest body of acolytes of any Master. When asked, she simply states that her vast knowledge and trained mind must be shared with the next generation. To do otherwise would be to fail the Phoenix.
Asako Miyabi was appointed the successor to Chukage only recently. She is quiet and reflective, but possesses an easy cheer and perceptive eye. Miyabi's friendly demeanor is chiefly the product of her ability to witnesses without judgment or preconception. She lacks ambition, content entirely to serve. However, she does put every effort into her position and is one of the most active Elemental Masters. Miyabi has begun to see strange occurrences, perhaps portents of the future. Others would consider her considerations mere chance, but Miyabi does not believe in chaos. To her, it is simply order not yet understood.
Isawa Shunryu, newest member of the Elemental Council, is the Master of Void. Despite being only a moderately skilled student, Shunryu was chosen because of his old soul. He is the reincarnation of the former Elemental Master of Void, Isawa Sogaku, a man of considerable worth. Shunryu struggles with his feelings of unworthiness and is by far the weakest member of the Council. Some of the other Masters see him as weak and untried, but others in the Council and the Phoenix leadership see the young Master as a breath of fresh air and a chance to reinvigorate the Council. For his part, Shunryu simply does not want to fail.


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An unconventional background such as mine brings with it a number of influences that greatly affect my work. Apart from having degrees and experience in both Architecture and in Industrial Design, I was fortunate enough to have both my childhood and adulthood years divided across two continents - something that I believe has given me an appreciation for the relevance of cultural influences on design and the ability to view things with a certain abstraction that I find very useful.
As such I find myself doing a lot of different things at the moment - Apart from working as a designer at Yabu Pushelberg, I am a Co-founder of FAR FOUND a collective of 5 individuals from 5 different personal and professional backgrounds - Chinese-American, Polish-American, Burmese-Canadian, Colombian and myself. We explore the influence of culture and design in the most personal way we can.
I also work with TYTHEdesign, a company that lends design-based support to organisations in the social sector.
While all of this may seem like a lot of non-congruent things of vastly different scales to be doing, working in these different areas helps me satisfy all the different parts of who I want to be. Always looking for exploration I'm currently delving deeper into my long fascination with footwear.


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Federico is an experienced freelance writer and has contributed to popular business magazines within Australia and across the globe including Virgin, Entrepreneur.com, Silicon Valley Globe, CEO, Business First, Dynamic Business, Inside retail, Think & Grow Rich, Wealth Creator, and My Business.
Federico's specialities include leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, consumer trends, investment, lifestyle, money, mindset, growth strategies, and an array of other compelling topics suitable for a broad market including the start-up community, aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, executives, investors, CEO's, and other enterprising individuals.
If you are looking to showcase your story, profile your brand, products, or services across the media, via a selection of business publications, you can rely on Federico's editorial and copy-writing experience and industry contacts.
Some of Federico's signature pieces include:
- 'Influenced by Iconic Arctic Explorers, Social Entrepreneurs taking the leap of Faith" - (May, 2016 edition)
- Workplaces of the future will feel more like 'The Matrix' than 'Office Space' - (April, 2016 edition)
- Why 'failure' shouldn't be a dirty word in education - (January, 2016 edition)
- Australia braces itself for the technology 'gold rush' - (December, 2015 edition)
- Young People & Money - how will technology change the relationship ? - (October, 2015 edition)
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CEO Magazine:
The myth of the intrapreneur - revisited (February, 2016 online edition)
What can we learn from game changers (February, 2016 online edition)
- The simple dynamics of Live Speaking (February, 2016 print edition)
- The power of vision: the ultimate weapon to success (January, 2016 online edition)
- New Age Networking: how Millennials build and sustain relationships (January, 2016 print edition)
- Facing the firing furnace of entrepreneurship (December, 2016 online edition)
- I'm at the Top. Why do I need a Coach ? (May, 2015 print edition)
- Intrapreneurial Leadership: a fine balancing act (December, 2014 print edition)
Business First Magazine:
- How does Entrepreneurship lend itseld to Space Exploration ? April, 2016 print & online edition)
- Recruiting the Entrepreneurial Employee: why business leaders need these innovators (May / June, 2015 print edition)
- Intrapreneurship: the silver bullet for success - (January, 2015 edition)
- Vision: the ultimate weapon for achieving mastery (December, 2014 edition)
- The Millennial Generation: headache or opportunity ? (September, 2014 edition)
- The Epicentre of Entrepreneurship & Adventure (August, 2014 edition)
- CEO's: who do these leaders lean on ? (May / June, 2014 print edition)
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- The Intrapreneur - why SME's need these innovators (March, 2016 edition)
Why SME's should be hiring entrepreneurial employees (March, 2014 edition)
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Think & Grow Rich Magazine:
- The Myth of the Intrapreneur (June/July, 2014 print edition)
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Under Eye Wrinkles Home Remedy
Under eye wrinkles is among the most common skin defects for guys and ladies both young and old. Eye wrinkles occurs as a result of the combination of skin scathe, old age, vulnerability to the sun and skin impairment. Luckily for you, getting rid of them does not need a costly visit to the health spa. You will need to follow the tips below to solve your eye wrinkles problem.
Consume up to 10 glasses of water each day with a multivitamin to quicken its effect. Each glass of the water should weigh up to an ounce. When you receive the correct balance of hydration and nutrients, it will help to keep your skin salubrious and can frequently aid to lower the symptoms of skin damage like wrinkles.
Apply the inner part of a pineapple on your eye wrinkles and allow it for a period of 30 minutes. The fruit has a bromelain. It is a natural form of alpha-hyroxy acid which is proven to lower under eye wrinkles and fine lines.
Rub a light layer of oil from either a coconut plant or an olive plant on your eye wrinkles prior to going to sleep every night. The surplus moisture seen in these plants regenerates skins and hinders further occurrence of wrinkles.
Buy a wrinkle killer cream from a nearby cosmetics or beauty shop for your day to day use on your eye wrinkles. Search for the type which has been added moisturizers and beta hydroxyl acids. If you are uncertain about the right type to use, you can pay a visit to your skin doctor at the initial stage to decide on the best cream for your skin.
Whenever you are out of doors or rather outside, you need to put on a quality sun blocker. Harm from the sun is the first stimulator of wrinkles and aging that are classified as premature.
When you want to buy cosmetics, make sure you go for the ones with sunblocker and use it in your daily make-up routine. It will save you from the needed shield from any possible sun impairment.
You need to quit consuming alcohol and smoking. The two of these matters can result to early aging and give rise to fine lines, wrinkles and other skin disorder when you utilize them excessively.
Buy eyelasticitiy eye cream. It is among the eye creams which have been tested and proven to clear eye wrinkles. Apply it as recommended on the label and do not skip any application period.
Eyelasticity is a safe and powerful way to reduce dark circles, puffiness, crow's feet and laugh lines. It is Cheaper and far less intrusive than Botox. Check it out at Eyelasticity Review