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The Cupid has been making its place in the hearts of many since a quite a long time from now. The divine arrow that he shots soaked with the tiny beads of love has been connotative of the lust and charm that love is thought to bring. However, bad news for the little guy getting ready for the V-Day is that he is not greeted with open arms and welcomed with warm smiling faces anymore. Not to the same extent anymore!
Countries around the world are raising anti-valentines day emotions and bringing public policies. These policies are meant to discourage V-day to the best possible level. These countries are not just doing this on Religious basis but also on the grounds of moral and cultural values. They believe their values would be "Polluted" by adopting a borrowed western cultural norm i.e. The Valentine's Day, which is celebrated on the 14th of February every year.
However, a popular thought is that only the Muslims countries are against the tradition, which in reality is half the truth, many non-Muslims and liberal countries and states are also begging to discourage this trend, based on reasons more than one!
We here list down the Muslim as well as non-Muslim parts of the globe who have turned down the Valentines' Day on reasons similar as well as different from each other, their beliefs against this tradition will also be stated:
The Muslims Countries banning Valentine's Day:
1. Pakistan - Battling the "UnIslamic" norm
Pakistan has become a current addition to the anti V-Day sentiment and has gotten successful in banning the Valentine's Day celebrations in public after the court of the country passed a bill saying "Valentin's is an unIslamic approach and must be discouraged amongst the public and the through the media; electronic as well as print."
Those violating the orders have been warned, "the media will be duly monitored"
Meanwhile, the local people got onto streets the last year and vowed to celebrate this UnIslamic, unethical norm by calling it as the "Hijab day" or the "Haya Day" meaning the "Day of Chastity". The names tells it all!
2. Indonesia - Banning the dirty-dealings:
Valentine's Day is being banned in Indonesia (a Secular country) is aiming to ban valentine's day on the grounds that it promotes Unethical and UnIslamic deeds that can contaminate the society. The celebrations, as well as selling of gifts or any items depicting such a norm, are prohibited. Even though the Holiday is still popular among the public, the officials are causing a major bang against the holiday.
While most of the teenagers around the world consider this day as a great opportunity to express their love for their class mates or anybody else, the Indonesian teenagers are turning out real different, with them chanting slogans against this day, such as: "Say No To Valentines!!"
3. Saudi Arabia - lashing the festival:
Saudi Arabia being home to the religious epicenter of the Muslims is creating a major wave against Valentine's festival. The administrators are prohibiting the sales of purchase of anything that represents a celebration of this day. However, practices continue leading a major black marketing potential inside the country.
The religious leaders consider this an UnIslamic and originally Christian tradition. Muslims are warned to be publicly lashed or prisoned. However, if a non-Muslims wish to celebrate the event he is asked to do so privately.
The lineup goes on with Iran and Malaysia also making it to the list, owing to their Islamic beliefs.
Non-Muslims Countries Against the V-Day:
1. India - Extreme-bashing the Western-ly Festive:
Indians have always been known to have been conservative and less welcoming to anything that is western or has anything to do wit west. The reason behind this mentality could be the British colonization history. The Hindu nationalist party Mahasabha has come up with a rare approach in their backlash against this tradition.
They cite that any girl and guy who will be found dating or spotted out together on the valentine's day will be forced to marry each other, they will not be allowed to keep a relationship out of the wedlock. A religious leader will make them get into a marriage relationship and their parents will also be notified.
Why has a "pseudo-liberal" country like India surfaced such an initiative? The answer probably lies in the fact that modern readers believe that this is probably going to bring western norms into their blood, thus contaminating it!
2. Japan - Smashing the Unfair Day
A Japanese group called the "Revolutionary Alliance of Men that Women find Unattractive launched" launched their anti-valentine's campaign called "Smash the Valentine's Day". The group is of the opinion that "a festival of this sort aims to value the "good-looking" members of the society and is a day when people like us are crushed and pushed. We would not accept this LOVE CAPITALISM because love is fair, so should all related festivals be! this is unacceptable, this is unforgivable!"
3. Russia - Securing the Spirituality:
Well yes, you read it right! Russia the magnanimous Russia is taking recent measures to ensure Spiritual security. The logic that Russian government keeps is that we must throw festivals like Halloween and Valentine out of the society because they are capable of threatening the spiritual roots of the country. Valentine's day is a morale-killing day, that needs to be appreciated, the officials consider.
4. Florida -
A school principal from the state of Florida has banned any sort of public celebration of the V-day. The schools of the area have enforced this ban. The officials say: "any student aiming to show gestures that depict the celebrating the day; whether in terms of red clothes, or flowers or gifts etc will have to surrender the gifts. We are not letting this happen, our youth could be motivated by things that might affect their academic and moral potential!"
While many might be raising voices against the bans, celebrating it but not disclosing the celebration. The valentine's day has lost the intensity and ardor that it used to possess in the past, not anymore!
What is your take on the festival? Are you for or against the ban? Do you believe February must be the month of love and celebration of V-Day with all the fervor? Share your views in the comments below, we value your view!


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Anisotropy in CNT composite fabricated by combining directional freezing and gamma irradiation of acrylic acid
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A novel fabrication process for composite consisting of organized modified carbon nanotubes (CNT) in the polyacrylic acid (PAA) matrix has been developed. The CNT were organized along crystallite domains during a directional freezing process and subsequently fixed by the gamma irradiation induced polymerization and crosslinking in solid state. Different morphology and distribution of CNT in fabricated and conventionally prepared composites were investigated by scanning and transmission electron microscopies. The interactions in the polymer matrix were elucidated by a broad dielectric spectroscopy. Importantly, the composite exhibited anisotropic electrical and mechanical properties studied by electrical conductivity measurement and dynamic mechanical analysis, respectively. Differences of two orders of magnitude in the electrical conductivity and 5 times higher storage modulus at 10−2Hz in the direction along and perpendicular to freezing in composite with 0.1% CNT in feed were observed.
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Cast of Goodspeed's new musical 'Deathless' announced
EAST HADDAM >> In a not-too-distant future where no one dies, a family navigates life's big questions during an annual road trip in Zack Zadek's new musical "Deathless". Goodspeed Musicals continues its commitment to innovative, thought-provoking works with this breathtaking and funny new musical featuring Tony Award nominee Jennifer Damiano as Hayley Serling; Sean Allan Krill, who is currently performing in the Off-Broadway hit Joan of Arc: Into the Fire at The Public, as Kevin Serling; Connecticut native Johnny Shea as Justin Lartney; Kelli Barrett, who originated the role of Lara Guishar in the Broadway musical Doctor Zhivago, as Samantha Serling; and Broadway actress Jessica Phillips as Michelle Serling. "Deathless" will run June 2 – July 2, 2017 at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn.
The Serling family is taking its annual road trip to Niagara Falls, but this time they're saying goodbye to Mom. Along the way, memories of past trips, old wounds and family secrets are navigated in a not-too-distant future where no one dies of disease. For daughter Hayley, the journey means facing the big questions of life and death. Travel with unforgettable characters on the brink of discovering that living forever may not be as wonderful as it sounds. A funny, bittersweet, breathtaking new musical you simply must see. "Deathless" is sponsored by Creative Endeavor Office.
"Deathless" features book, music and lyrics by Zack Zadek. An award winning composer/lyricist, songwriter, performer, and playwright, Zack has been named by Playbill as "A Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriter You Should Know," and is a 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist and a 2017 MacDowell Fellow. Zack won the 2017 Weston New Musical Award for his book, music, and lyrics to "Deathless". Other pieces in development include The Crazy Ones, The Role of a Lifetime (director Jerry Mitchell), and 6. Zack's work has been developed at major American theatres including The 5th Avenue Theatre, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Legacy Theatre and NYMF, and in the UK at The London Theatre Workshop and Edinburgh Fringe.
Hayley Serling will be played by Jennifer Damiano, who made her Broadway debut in the ground-breaking production of Spring Awakening. Ms. Damiano's other Broadway credits include American Psycho (Jean), Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (Mary Jane Watson), and Next to Normal (Natalie). Kevin Serling will be played by award-winning actor Sean Allan Krill whose Broadway credits include Honeymoon in Vegas, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever and Mamma Mia!. Johnny Shea will play Justin Lartney. Mr. Shea's New York credits include Forest Boy (NYMF) and Pip's Island, a groundbreaking, immersive play experience.
Samantha Serling will be played by Kelli Barrett. In addition to the recent production of Doctor Zhivago, Ms. Barrett's Broadway credits include Baby It's You, The Royal Family and Wicked. Michelle Serling will be played by Jessica Phillips whose Broadway credits include Leap of Faith, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Next to Normal and The Scarlet Pimpernel.
This bittersweet musical will be directed by Tina Landau, who most recently directed and co-conceived The Spongebob Musical, which received rave reviews in Chicago. Landau's New York credits include the Broadway productions of Tracy Letts' Superior Donuts and Bells Are Ringing; In the Red and Brown Water and Tarell Alvin McCraney's Head of Passes at The Public; Wig Out! and Dream True (also lyrics/book) at Vineyard Theatre; Playwrights Horizons' Floyd Collins (also book writer); and Paula Vogel's A Civil War Christmas for New York Theatre Workshop.
"Deathless" Scenic Design will be by Dane Laffrey, who previously designed Goodspeed's The Theory of Relativity at The Terris Theatre in 2015. On Broadway, Laffrey has designed set and costumes for the acclaimed Deaf West revival of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's Spring Awakening and set for the Broadway premiere of Sam Shepard's Fool For Love. He has designed NYC premieres of Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced (Lincoln Center Theatre), Bess Wohl's American Hero (2econd Stage), Woody Harrelson's Bullet For Adolf (New World Stages) and Adam Mathias and Brad Alexander's See Rock City And Other Destinations (Transport Group), among others.
Costume Design will be by Tilly Grimes. Ms. Grimes is an English theatre designer based in New York. Her recent credits include Bess Wohl's critically acclaimed Small Mouth Sounds (directed by Rachel Chavkin), Kingdom Come and Lightning Rod Special's Underground Railroad Game. She has designed for Roundabout, Ars Nova, The Foundry, Red Bull Theatre, Cherry Lane, Clubbed Thumb, The Barrow Group, New Georges, La Mama Theatre and many others.
Lighting Design will be by Scott Zielinski, who has lit approximately 300 productions throughout the world, including the Broadway production of Topdog/Underdog. An award-winning designer, Mr. Zielinski has worked with numerous directors and choreographers, including Neil Bartlett, Chase Brock, Richard Foreman, Sir Peter Hall, Hal Hartley, Doug Hughes, Tony Kushner, Krystian Lupa, Ong Keng Sen, Diane Paulus, Lisa Peterson, Anna Deavere Smith, Twyla Tharp, Robert Wilson, George C. Wolfe and Mary Zimmerman.
Projection Design will be by Lucy Mackinnon, whose numerous design credits include the upcoming Broadway revival of Six Degrees of Separation and the Deaf West production of Spring Awakening. Other Broadway credits include Assistant Projection Designer of Newsies the Musical, Assistant Video Designer for Wonderland and Video Consultant for Fun Home.
Sound Design will be by Jay Hilton, who has designed countless productions at both The Goodspeed and The Terris Theatre in Chester. His work has also been heard on Broadway, National Tours and at Regional Theatres from coast to coast.
Music Direction for "Deathless" will be by Julie McBride, who served as Music Director for The Terris production of LMNOP in 2013. In addition to serving as Music Director for the Off-Broadway productions of Jesus Christ Superstar and These Paper Bullets, Ms. McBride was Associate Conductor for Broadway's Amazing Grace and played keyboards for Broadway's Finding Neverland.
Orchestrations are by Justin Goldner and Zack Zadek. Goldner is a music producer, arranger, bandleader and session musician. As house guitarist in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen and house bassist on NBC's America's Got Talent, he plays nightly for audiences in New York and across the US. He has been privileged to make music with Sting, Ricky Martin, Macy Gray, Hugh Jackman, Donald Glover, Matisyahu, Steve Martin, Jason Robert Brown, Audra McDonald and a host of others, including his mentor, Meshell Ndegeocello.
Casting for "Deathless" is by Paul Hardt of StewartWhitley Casting.
"Deathless" was the recipient of the Weston Playhouse's 2017 New Musical Award, developed at Theatreworks Silicon Valley and the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival
"Deathless" will run June 2 to July 2. Curtain times are Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 pm, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 pm and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are available through the Goodspeed Box Office (860.873.8668), open seven days a week, or on-line at www.goodspeed.org. For show highlights, exclusive photos, special events and more, visit us at goodspeed.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
For over 30 years, The Terris Theatre, 33 North Main St., Chester, has been Goodspeed's home for developing fresh, innovative and original new musicals. Many new and reimagined musicals have been developed in Chester, Conn., before moving on to Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours and other Regional Theatres. Because this is a developmental theatre, the show can change on a day-to-day basis. New scenes are added, songs are moved, costumes are changed, dialogue is tweaked―all based on audience response and feedback.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Michael Gennaro, Goodspeed Musicals is dedicated to the preservation, development, and advancement of musical theatre. Goodspeed produces three musicals each season at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn., and additional productions at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. The first regional theatre to receive two Tony Awards (for outstanding achievement), Goodspeed also maintains The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre and The Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre. Goodspeed gratefully acknowledges the support of United Airlines, the official airline of Goodspeed Musicals, official auto sponsor Hoffman Audi, and official audio sponsor Sennheiser. This production is also made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts.


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Jurgen Klopp blasts Liverpool's critics but admits his team DO have problems ahead of Premier League clash with Leicester City
Kop boss claims that the Reds' woes are being blown out of all proportion as he prepares to try and get his men back to winning ways at the King Power on Saturday
JURGEN KLOPP has hit back at his side's critics - but admitted Liverpool do "have problems".
After a promising start to the season the Reds' form has nosedived in recent weeks.
Their 2-0 defeat at Leicester on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup made it four games without a win for the Merseysiders.
Pressure is mounting on Klopp after he failed to address Liverpool's long-term defensive frailties in the summer transfer window.
But the former Borussia Dortmund boss is attempting to stay positive throughout the slump.
And he says that he his team's struggles have been blown-up by the media.
Klopp said: "It sounds like we have nil points and are the worst team in the league.
"Yes, we have problems, but we don't have to make them bigger."
Liverpool's slump began with the 5-0 thumping at the hands of Premier League rivals Manchester City a fortnight ago.
They had key attacker Sadio Mane sent-off during that clash at the Etihad after catching Citizens 'keeper Ederson in the face with his boot.
That led to a three-match suspension, and his absence was felt as the Kop boys struggled to a 1-1 home draw with Burnley at Anfield last weekend.
And a Champions League draw with Sevilla a week ago did little to dampen the mood, which was made even worse by the setback against the Foxes two days ago.
Liverpool will be hoping for revenge on the Leicester and to end their miserable run on Saturday.
They once again make the journey to the King Power stadium to take on Craig Shakespeare's men.
Keep up to date with all the latest news, gossip, rumours and done deals in SunSport's LIVE transfer blog
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The Promise
The Promise. The hero of the novel is a dog named Maggie. Along with her LAPD K-9 officer Scott James, Maggie takes center stage in this entertaining crime novel in which the good guys tackle a villain who presents himself as a very worthy adversary. Readers who like crime fiction, especially dog lovers, are those most likely to enjoy this novel. Rating: Four-star (I like it) Click here to purchase The Promise from amazon.com.
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by Suman Gupta
- Industry-first collaboration gives access to more than 4.5 million listings from 72 countries
National, June , 2017: Elara Technologies Pte Ltd., owner of Housing.com, PropTiger.com, and Makaan.com, has joined REA Group's Global Property Network, delivering the world's largest source of global property listings.
As an industry first in India, this collaboration will bring together Elara Technologies' group companies from India and REA Group owned and partner sites across China, USA, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau, including leading portals such as realtor.com, realestate.com.au and iproperty.com.my.
From today, consumers who are looking for inspiration, investment destinations, moving for work or education, wanting to start a portfolio or simply thinking about buying a property, can explore the world of property like never before. They will now have access to more than 4.5 million listings from 72 countries[1]. The listings on the global property network will be exposed to more than 450,000 visits and 4.6 million page views globally each month[2].
Listings on this global property network will connect sellers with buyers across borders, and property seekers will be able to view global listings translated in their respective local currency and languages. Indian home buyers looking for property abroad will now have access to a global database of properties via trusted market-leading local brands. Similarly, Indian developers will now have a platform to get their listings in front a global audience.
Commenting on the development, Dhruv Agarwala, CEO, Housing.com, PropTiger.com, and Makaan.com, said, "In the last few years, there has been a growing appetite for overseas property investment into the Asian market including India. At the same time, Indians now aspire to own property in international locations for work or leisure. We are confident that this collaboration will open a world of possibilities and benefit end consumers and business partners alike."
Henry Ruiz, CEO – Asia, REA Group said, "People love looking at property so we wanted to provide them with an opportunity to explore listings outside of their home country, but from a platform they already know and trust. Having a network of property portals come together on the one platform allows property seekers to access a large source of listings from around the world, whether that's an apartment in New York, a beach house in Australia, or now an apartment in Delhi."
To view international properties, please visit
- https://housing.com/international
- https://makaan.com/international
- https://proptiger.com/international
Links to international websites with Indian properties listed
- http://www.realtor.com/international/in/
- https://www.iproperty.com.sg/international/in/
- https://www.realestate.com.au/international/in/
About Elara Technologies Pte. Ltd. :Elara Technologies Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based information technology services company and the holding company of Housing.com, PropTiger.com and Makaan.com. The company provides digital real estate marketing and transactions services. PropTiger.com and Housing.com merged in January 2017 to create India's largest full service online-to-offline (O2O) real estate platform.
PropTiger.com : PropTiger.com is India's leading real estate advisory firm offering a one-stop platform for buying residential real estate. Founded in 2011 with the mission to help people buy their dream homes, PropTiger.com leverages the power of information and the organisation's deep-rooted understanding of the real estate sector to bring transparency and trust in the process.
PropTiger.com helps home-buyers through the entire home-buying process through a mix of technology-enabled tools as well as on-ground support. The company offers researched information about various localities and properties and provides guidance on matters pertaining to legal paperwork and loan assistance to successfully fulfil a transaction. Since inception, the platform has sold homes worth nearly $1.6 billion to 18,500 people.
The company has acquired several companies like Makaan.com, Out of Box Interactions and 3DPhy to strengthen its portfolio of offerings.
Housing.com Founded in 2012, Housing.com is a technologically innovative real estate platform for buying, selling and renting homes. The company offers over 600,000 verified listings through a trained team of data collectors, analysts, auditors and photographers. With over 100 data points per listing, the in-house Data Sciences Lab is empowered with a significant body of information to allow buyers and sellers to make more informed decisions.
Housing.com has led a number of strategic acquisitions that include Indian Real Estate Forum (IREF), India's largest community forum on buying and selling homes; Realty Business Intelligence (RBI), a company focused on doing due diligence of new real estate projects; and HomeBuy360, a popular software for developers to manage and enhance their marketing and sales efforts.
Makaan.com : Makaan.com is an online real estate marketplace committed to providing an assisted home buying experience to its consumers. Makaan.com helps users make wise and profitable decisions regarding buying, selling and renting of properties in India. With superior technological features, credible data and real-time intelligence on property search, makaan.com is well positioned to serve as the preferred partner for home buyers and sellers.
Makaan.com has around 700,000 listings on the platform across 50 major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.
About REA Group Limited: (www.rea-group.com) REA Group Limited ACN 068 349 066 (ASX:REA) ("REA Group") is a multinational digital advertising business specialising in property. REA Group operates Australia's leading residential and commercial property websites, realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au, Chinese property site myfun.com and a number of property portals in Asia via its ownership of iProperty Group. REA Group also has a significant shareholding in US based Move, Inc and PropTiger in India.


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Malkangiri, Mar 5:
A cyclist died on the spot after an unidentified Tipper hit his cycle at Malkangiri district in Odisha today.
The deceased was identified as B Trinath.
According to reports, the Tipper hit the cycle from behind at around 8 am at Kiang under Mathili block in the district.
The driver of Tipper fled the spot following the incident.
The irate villagers blocked the Jeypore-Malkangiri main road keeping the deceased's body at Mathili Gandhi Chowk demanding compensation for Trinath's family.
Reaching the spot, the police are trying to convince the locals.


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If you use the Web very much, you've probably heard the term "cookies" used quite a bit, and not always in a favorable context. Many Web users have gotten the idea that cookies, whatever they are, are at best an invasive nuisance, and at worst, potentially destructive to the hapless hard drive accepting them. To separate myth from reality, it helps to know exactly what a cookie is, and what it's intended to do. A cookie is actually a very small text file which a Web page server sends to your hard drive, in response to your browser's request for a Web page.
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On Plateaus, Both Physical And Emotional
And to specify, both kinds I'm talking about are weight loss plateaus. I've noticed that this year I hit a physical weight loss plateau and a couple emotional ones. I think I will share my weight-loss chart with you:
(You can just ignore the huge leap in July… We went on a cruise with my family, and I decided I would eat whatever I wanted. Cheesecake and melting chocolate cake and huge plates of pasta, oh my! BUT, no regrets, I would recommend it to anyone!)
The physical one was in August, when I stayed right around 170 for 5 weeks. Coincided with when I added exercise… Hmmm… My theory is that even though I was usually eating my Activity Points, they weren't enough for the extra effort from my body, so it hung on to what it could. Right around when I gave up on Power 90 is when I broke the plateau, also worthy of a "Hmmm…"
My biggest emotional plateau was the past 6 weeks. I had dropped my baby weight plus 25 pounds, was within 15 pounds of college/marriage weight. I hit my "realistic" goal and anything after that was headed towards my "fantasy" goal (Isn't it most women's fantasy to get back into their wedding dress?) I needed to send my nice phone in for repairs, which left me with my cracked-screen G1. My laptop was unreliable at best and eventually just quit turning on, which meant that at home I was really just left with Husband's Macbook if I wanted to log my food. Plus, I was just tired of dieting—in comes the Great Weight Experiment. I did OK, I suppose… Lost a little, gained a little. I decided that even if I don't head downward, I still want to prevent an upward trend. Once I got my nice phone back last week, I started tracking and (mostly) counting again. It's worked out pretty well for me. I have a couple cute dresses that I can't quite fit into yet, and so those will be my ultimate goal.
I'm not 100% certain I'll reach that goal before deciding to go for Baby2, but that's OK. And since my pre-pregnancy weight will be 30+ pounds less than Monkey's pre-pregnancy weight, I'm hoping to stay below 190 this next time. I think that's a realistic goal… With Monkey, I went from 187 (about two weeks before I got pregnant) to 222 (the morning he was born), so a 35 pound gain. Of course, the stupid stinking postpartum water retention/blood pressure issues meant that when I went in at one week to get my c-section stitches out, I weighed 220!
Sigh… Breathe… Letting go. At some point I'll list out all the details of how I went from pregnant to not-pregnant. It was an adventure-and-a-half!
I think my emotional plateau has been conquered. I'm back to logging everything, and even though I'm not as stringently keeping to my points limit, I still lost weight last week. I feel like pictures of me actually look like me. Right now, I'm at peace with how I look and I'm at peace with how I feel. I'll probably have to buy new maternity pants the next time I get pregnant, but that's OK too. Maybe when I'm not so focused on the scale, I can feel better about exercising more. (Weird, right?)
I also came out of the emotional plateau and Great Weight Experiment with a better understanding of my habits. I didn't completely change my habits in the past year, but I'm better equipped to deal with ice cream and sweets cravings. I decided to go back on the diet to stay under 160, and to get in the best place possible before Baby2. BUT, I'm not angry/resentful/burned out anymore. Foregoing four weeks of progress is a small price to pay for that. (And so far I've got the just-started-dieting jump start again, so, added bonus!)
Plateaus? Not terribly bad. Unless you've got a time crunch such as a wedding or other event, go ahead and take a few weeks off. Take a few weeks to not think about food. Don't take those few weeks to sabotage yourself by drinking a whole carton of eggnog or something… Just make healthy (enough) choices without the math. And when you feel like losing more weight, you'll be ready.


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Too often, we read about, and ourselves receive anecdotal evidence, that people with any degree of limitation stay at home, sometimes to the extent they say they feel trapped in their own home.
And too often, the reason for the reluctance to venture out is worry about being able to find- and use- a suitable toilet.
It is a genuine concern. We go to the loo on average eight times a day, so chances are, even if doing the weekly shop, we may need to 'go'. Or we have a continence issue. It's even more of a consideration if we want to spend any amount of time out.
Don't worry. You aren't alone!
It's a concern affecting potentially up to 14million people (1), whether you need help or additional facilities, or your carer needs help to assist you. That doesn't take into account your carer, who also needs to 'go', but can't necessarily leave you whilst they 'go'!
There are solutions.
Changing Places and Space to Change toilets aim at addressing the problem of accessing a toilet away from home by anyone who needs help. They deliver more space, and support equipment- particularly a hoist, adult-sized changing bench, and privacy screen.
The British Standard BS8300:2018, which sets out 'best practice' for inclusion in building which the public access, has just been updated. It now notes that in such facilities as a Changing Places, installing a wash & dry toilet in place of a conventional WC further enhances the user's dignity and independence. We say it also extends the range of people who can use toilets away from home, and improves hygiene for everyone involved(2).
So far, there are over 1000 Changing Places and Space to Change toilets across the country. You can find them in town centres, tourist attractions, museums, shopping centres and malls, leisure centres, motorway services, airports, train and bus stations. You can find them in many Wetherspoons pubs. Literally a handful of supermarkets have them.
But as you can tell from the numbers, they are by no means everywhere. There is an online reference map (http://www.changing-places.org/find_a_toilet.aspx), and an 'app', that enable you to search by type of venue and location to determine where they are, and help you plan a trip out or journey, or find your nearest one when you have ventured out.
There is also a growing campaign to raise awareness of the facilities, and the need for them. To help campaigners, we've produced a raft of material which can be downloaded free of charge here:
There are also a number of specific social media accounts/pages for and by campaigners.
Many venues do not even know about the facilities. So if you want one somewhere, use our support information, handout, or ask!
It does work, as campaigners Sarah Brisdion, Tony Clough MBE and Rachel George, to cite just a few examples, have proved. Sometimes the venue 'gets it' immediately, and does its utmost to accommodate at least a Space to Change. Sometimes it takes more time and effort.
The effort is paying off, as seen by the new British Standard, and the Building Regulations that now state such toilets are 'desirable' in buildings to which the public have access. But even Building Regulations are not law.
The more voices added to the campaign, the more likely the Government is to listen, and actually take action. But regardless, don't be trapped just because of a worry about toilets. Check out, and get out (and about).
(1) Potential users of a wheelchair-accessible toilet with space, bench and hoist include:
– 1.5m wheelchair users
– 6.5 million people who have either bladder or bowel incontinence
-1.5million people with a learning disability
– 1.2million people living with stroke
– 62,000 amputees
– 30,000 people with cerebral palsy
– 500,000 people with acquired brain injuries
– 100,000 people with multiple sclerosis
– 70,000 people with muscular dystrophies
– 5000 people with motor neurone disease
– 8,000 people with spina bifida
– 40,000 people with spinal injuries
– 120,000 people with a stoma
– 3.8million adults morbidly obese
– 8.7million people with osteoarthritis
– 400,000 people with rheumatoid arthritis
(2) A wash and dry toilet (eg a Closomat) does exactly that. It can be used as a conventional WC. Integrated douching and drying mean the user is automatically washed & dried without the need to manually clean (or be cleaned) with toilet tissue.


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Here is this months list of recommended reading – the best writing on women, gender, music and art from all over the internet.
During April we have seen the importance of empowerment through Beyoncé's performance as the first black woman to headline Coachella. Yet, reports from the festival highlighting the sexual assault that took place during the festival shows the importance of creating awareness about these issues- something we are passionate about at Girls Against.
Vera Papisova, 18 April 2018
From Kendrick's Pulitzer to Beychella : How the Mainstream Woke Up to Black Excellence
Kyla Marshell, 19 April 2018
The Rugby Rape Trial Demonstrates That Victims Will Be Punished, But Women Will Rise.
Agnes Robakiewicz, 11 April 2018
One Year of Filipino Punk Feminism and Rebellion
Vincent Bevins, 11 April 2018
Ariana Grande's New Song Quenched Thirst I Didn't Know I Had
Daisy Jones, 20 April 2018
School Tells Braless Pupil: 'Cover nipples with plasters'
Sabrina Barr, 7 April 2018
Amber Mark Knows a Thing or Two About Using Music As Therapy
Alim Kheraj, 19 April 2018
SZA Is the Pop Star of the Future, Long Live The Queen
Shaad D'Souzza, 16 April 2018
Meet Halima Aden, The First Hijabi Model On The Cover Of Vogue
Ellie Pithers, 19 April 2018
Know their Names: Women Composers Neglected By History
Mary Sharratt, 4 April 2018
Get to know : Dream Nails
The Tung, 25 April
This Photographer Takes Intimate Photos of People With Scars
George Douglas Davies, 24 April
Written by Emma Randall.


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10% of owners of iPhone 5 & up will buy an Apple Watch, predicts Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is predicting in an investor note that around 10% of those who own an iPhone 5 or later will buy an Apple Watch, generating first year sales of around 30M – right at the top end of the 10-30M range suggested by other analysts.
While predicting likely sales of a new product category is always a rather shaky undertaking, and sales of competitor smartwatches may not prove a reliable guide, Morgan Stanley thinks there is one clue to how well the Apple Watch might sell: the precedent set by the iPad …
Consensus estimates for first-year iPad sales were 5M, with skepticism about consumer demand among those who already owned iPhones. Actual sales were 15M units – 14% of iPhone owners at the time. Given even higher numbers for claimed purchase intention among US consumers surveyed, Morgan Stanley believes that 10% of owners of the iPhone 5 and up is a conservative estimate.
Our 30M Apple Watch unit estimate in CY15 [Calendar Year 2015] is at the high end of consensus and arguably still conservative. Street estimates run the gamut,with most ranging between 10M and 30M units in the first year. We believelooking at penetration into the Apple installed base yields the most realistic assessment of demand potential of the Watch. Our 30M unit estimate implies 10% penetration into Apple's 315M iPhone 5 or newer installed base exiting 2014, which is lower than iPad penetration of 14% in its first year.
One big unknown at present is just how long 'calendar year 2015′ will be in terms of Apple Watch availability. While a February launch had been predicted, Apple has so far only said 'early 2015' while a leaked comment by retail head Angela Ahrendts said that the launch would be in "the spring."
Via Business Insider
Filed under: AAPL Company, Apple Watch Tagged: Angela Ahrendts, Apple Inc, Apple watch, iPad, iPhone, iPhone 5, Wall Street
For more news on AAPL Company, iPhone, and iPad continue reading at 9to5Mac.
What do you think? Discuss "10% of owners of iPhone 5 & up will buy an Apple Watch, predicts Morgan Stanley" with our community.


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The following block of rooms has been put aside for our Regional Science Fair, which is happening on April 10-12, 2019.
At the Accent Inn we have a block of rooms put aside.
They have:
3 rooms with 2 queen beds @ $98 plus tax including continental breakfast
2 rooms with 2 queen beds/kitchenette @ $108 plus tax including continental breakfast
Release date: March 20
For individual reservations please call the hotel direct 250-374-8877 and quote GROUP ID 5650306 "Science Fair"
All reservations MUST be made prior to the release date of March 20. This is important as the hotel is almost sold out and rooms may not be available after the release.
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DVC's Softball team lost to Cosumnes River on Tuesday, 6-4 and San Mateo on Friday, 8-0 in 5-innings.
DVC vs. CRC
1stO'Rourke triples on a line drive to right fielder Krum. Cassin scores
2ndLozano doubles on a line drive to center fielder Walsh. Krum scores
3rdBaccay singles on a ground ball to left fielder Salas. Steege scores
3rdBenfiet singles on a line drive to right fielder Bering. Baccay scores. Kaiser scores
6thCisneros singles on a ground ball to shortstop Mari. Ruaro scores. Steege scores
6thEsparza grounds out, shortstop Steege to first baseman Kaiser. Cassin scores
7thO'Rourke hits a hard ground ball and reaches on an error by shortstop Steege. Schuchart scores
7thArzaga scores
DVC vs. CSM
The Vikings had two hits on the day, coming from Spohomores, Mariah Schuchart and Alexis Esparza.
The Vikes gave up 8 runs on 7 hits and had 3 errors in the field.
DVC will take on SRJC on Tuesday at 3:00pm in Santa Rosa.


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Reviews of Okonjima Plains Camp
They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
Okonjima Main Camp review
Leopard tracking is an excellent experience!Read more about the whole safari
Okonjima Main Camp review
After a minor hiccup regarding which room grade we had booked, fortunately Expert Africa's voucher system confirmed our booking precisely our luggage was transferred to one of the new view rooms ( a bungalow really ).. These are huge with a wall of glass over looking the savannah.
We arrived early afternoon and after lunch went on a game drive in search of Leopard... did we find one ? yes we did.... a beautiful male out walking, thanks to our guide.
Back at the lodge we had a very good evening meal with our guide.. Martin... joining us which was a very nice touch.
After dinner we went to a hide to watch porcupine.
In the morning after breakfast we went on another drive this time to look for cheetah... did we find them ? yes we did... not one but 5.. and they came right up close to the vehicle.
On the way back we also found a female leopard with a cub although they were hard to see as they were so well concealed in the bushes.
Our only negative comment was that the gift shop was closed and since the trust receives its income from the lodge and shop we found it strange that they were not prepared to open it... this was our last day in Namibia and we were ready to buy gifts... this therefore had to wait until we were in Cape Town
Okonjima Main Camp review
Cheetah are guaranteed.
Leopard is not guaranteed but is so worth the extra time and far more exciting.
Okonjima Main Camp review
Compared with our last visit three years ago this camp has lost its charm but no doubt it caters for more clients.The new public areas are pleasant to look at and provide a good dining and sitting area,The new cabins, however, give the impression of luxurious garage conversions.
Activities were extensive and well organized,collared leopard tracking was particularly rewarding considering how difficult these cats are to see in the wild. What a pity we have to cheat to achieve it but I am not really complaining. Our only complaint, a serious one, was using a metallic radio tracking aerial on top of a hillock in a tropical thunder storm with lightning strikes within half a mile of us. On the positive side, the bushman trail was very well done and should not be missed.
Great dining experience
Perhaps because of the buffet system in Etosha, I really appreciated having waiter service at Okonjima and to be able to be seated with other guests.
The room view here was marvellous with a sense of quiet isolation even though the main camp was quite close. The game drives I had here were conducted by a very knowledgeable guide, Peereu, and the whole experience was by turns exciting and relaxing.
The oryx that night at dinner was superb, as were the choice of wines!
Okanjima - dont miss it!!
Probably our favourite place we stayed on our trip to Namibia. Its not really about the accommodation here, its about the cats, but we had a view room ( a few minutes walk from the central building) which was very very spacious and comfortable, and as the name suggests has a panoramic view over the surrounding bush where springbok, oryx and warthog roamed freely. The other garden rooms, although we didnt see inside them, gave the impression of being smaller and were in close proximity to where dinner etc is served.
We were a little put off in the first few hours of our stay as we couldnt get any clear information about what activities we could do when, but once allocated a guide (Michael, who was excellent) this was much better explained and organised. The activities were very good, trips in open landrovers to see the cheetah, and leopard tracking was both fun and successful. We werent expecting to see as many other animals (especially giraffe) so that was an added bonus. We did the night drive which was also worthwhile as we got fleeting glimpses of a good number of animals.
Food was very good, breakfast, freshly baked/cooked food for afternoon tea, and dinner (much better one night than the other). Would recommend you to budget for the activities here, as you can't do much on your own, and whilst they are quite pricey if you do a few of them they are what make the stay as good as it is.
We learnt alot about the work of the foundation and the characteristics of the cats in general here, much more so than any other place / safari we have been on so far. We went on to Etosha and in comparison saw relatively few cats there (lion) so if you want guaranteed big cat then do stay over here even if only for one night.
excellent cats watchings with luxury lodge
First night in bush camp; second in main camp.
Exellent on all the points.
Memorable stay at Okonjima Bush camp
This the best run lodge we have stayed during our 16 days in Namibia. We were booked for Main Camp but upgraded to Bush chalets so that was nice.
The staff are super efficient, friendly and willingly to go extra mileage for their clients. The staff were very helpful with communicating with the lost luggage office in locating our lost luggage.
The guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Seeing the female leopard and her cub sitting on the tree was one of the highlight of our trip.
Bush Lodge in Okonjima
Upgraded form Main Camp to Bush Lodge. Could have stayed 2 or 3 nights here.
First class service and excellent food in beautiful surroundings. Can see why people go to private game parks. Saw a leopard and 6 cheetahs.
Okonjima Main Camp review
A great place to stay, in a spectacular setting and surrounded by fantastic wildlife. Seeing both Leopards and Cheetahs was brilliant, and the quality of the guiding outstanding, reflecting the specialised activities which the tourism aspect of the camp supports.
The shared tables at dinner are different, but also an interesting change from solitary dining; while the accommodation is very comfortable.


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It is amazing just how much you can get done if you stay of the internet, turn off the tv and put on some music. This weekend I:
*Made this cute bunting with bakers twine and Japanese masking (Washi) tape for my scraproom (thanks sis for the idea)
*Finally cleaned up the stack of paper scraps and other odds and ends that were just piling up in my scrap room
*Put a ton of layouts that were just in a pile into albums. I also made these new labels for my albums. I'll probably make then look a little more artistic at some point in time but at least I know what is in which album.
*Did all my laundry and more importantly actually folded and put everything away immediately
*Made these basic card forms from some scraps. Now all I have to do is add more embellishments and a sentiment when I need one for some occasion.
*Worked out – treadmill and yoga.
*Also did some knitting and reading and about to go do some more.
Go me! Let's see if I can keep this up…ok well at least a couple weekends a month LOL!


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Let's take a moment to talk about online hate and haters
Quite a few people asked me if I ever receive any online hate and how I deal with it. Of course, I do. From the people who hate it that I get to travel and those who really hate it when I talk too fast/loud, to those who have an issue with the way I edit my photos, those fighting for the privacy rights of those captured in my street photography and most recently, those that consider that I have violated the sanctity of the holy Instagram by daring to post written content on stories instead of a blog.
For a while I was quite bothered by them all, but at some point it all clicked for me and I understood that if I wouldn't be criticized, then I wouldn't be doing it right and the fact that people care enough to oppose what I am doing means that they are out there, watching. Nowadays I encourage any types of interaction, good or bad and I reply with a smile on my face to whatever it is that I receive in my DMs, knowing that myself and my content are important enough for someone to have taken a few seconds/minutes to write me a message.
See, hate messages are not only intentional, but sometimes they might be accidental, with some people not even trying to be aggressive or mean, nor realizing the passive aggressiveness and impact their words have on other, but the effect is still the same. That's why I think that there is no good excuse for it and that we should all be more careful with not only what we say, but the way we choose to deliver our message, as well.
When we are not paying attention to either, we all tend to spill our negative moods and feelings we have for totally unrelated reasons into what we say.
Of course there are, as well, people who just enjoy spreading negativity and although they are the worst ones of the bunch it is important to remember that regardless of what they might be saying, they are your biggest fans and they will always be there watching, paying close attention and engaging as often as possible – claiming it is solely so they can see when you slip up and provide them with a reason to engage, but we all know that it is because they just can't have enough of what you post.
That's why you should never let negative messages bring you down, discourage you, lead you to consider changing your creative path or make you quit anything. It should be quite the contrary! All those messages should make you realize that you've achieved ultimate goals of social media; something not many succeed to ever do regardless of how hard they try: starting a conversation, making people feel something and giving people something to think about… and for that I commend you and you should be proud of yourself.


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Lamont called into Scotland squad for injured Visser
Sean Lamont has been called into the Scotland squad for the forthcoming tour to Japan as a replacement for the injured Tim Visser.
Visser picked up a knee injury during Harlequins' Challenge Cup final defeat to Montpellier last week, ruling him out of the Tests in Toyota (June 18) and Tokyo (June 25).
The inclusion of 104-times capped Glasgow Warriors wing Lamont follows the announcement this week that centre Matt Scott would replace Alex Dunbar (knee).
Vern Cotter's 27-man party head to Japan on June 11 after a training camp at Murrayfield.


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The Board of Directors is responsible for the company´s governance and the appropriate organization of its operations as well as for ensuring that the Company´s accounting and financial management are appropriately supervised. The Board of Directors deals with matters that are far-reaching and important for the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.
Harri Sailas
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Member of the Board of Directors since 21 December 2015
B. 1951, M.Sc Econ
Main work experience
Mutual Pension Insurance Company Ilmarinen, President and CEO 2007–2015. Before that executive posts at Nordea and its predecessor banks, most recently as Director of the Helsinki Regional Bank and as Deputy CEO of Nordea Bank Finland
Positions of trust
Solidium Oy, Chairman of the Board 2016–, Alko Inc., Chairman of the Board of Directors of 2015–, Helsinki Deaconess Institute Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board 2015–, HSE Foundation, Vice Chairman of the Board 2014–
Stefan Wentjärvi
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Nina Kiviranta
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Prime Minister´s Office Finland, Government ownership steering unit, Financial Counsellor 2019–, Ministerial adviser 2016–, Ministry of Education and Culture, Ministerial adviser 2013–2016, Managing Director, Prime Soil Ltd. 2010–2013, Senior Vice President, Destia Oy 2007–2010, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministerial adviser 1999–2007, Ministry of the Environment, Senior Officer 1991–1999
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B. 1980, Master of Business Administration
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Naim NAP 250DR Power Amplifier Review & Test
Full review and laboratory test of the Naim NAP 250DR Power Amplifier by Australian Hi-Fi Magazine. Free download.
The following equipment review consists of a full subjective evaluation of the Naim NAP 250DR but omits the technical analysis.
If you would like to read the complete review, together with a complete set of independent laboratory tests and graphs conducted by Newport Test Labs plus a full a test report written by Steve Holding, click on the graphic at the right, which is a downloadable pdf that is an exact replica of the original pages on which the review appeared in Australian Hi-Fi Magazine, January/February 2017 issue (Volume 48 Number 1).
Naim NAP 250DR Power Amplifier Review & Test
A few years ago Naim embarked on a project to produce a preamplifier and power amplifier combo that it intended to be a testament to the company's design and engineering capabilities. The budget was unlimited, and all involved were told by Naim's management team: 'no holds barred, let it rip…' The result was the Naim 'Statement' amplifier system which, at near $360,000 in Australian money, still stands as the pinnacle of Naim Audio's technological expression in amplification.
But for Naim's engineers, having manifested their greatest artistic creation, what remained? Basically, their next challenge was to trickle-down aspects of the new technology into more affordable 'bread-and-butter' products that would be more financially accessible not only to Naim's ardently loyal client base, but also to new customers. Hence it is that the new Naim NAP 250DR uses exactly the same Naim-designed custom output transistors as the Statement, as well as the self-same discrete regulators (DRs) as the flagship amplifier…just not quite so many of them!
The impetus for the development of Naim's own transistors was the company's belief that all standard-issue transistors possess limitations in terms of power and thermal saturation that were not befitting of an all-out 'Statement' design. So, in conjunction with a specialist semiconductor manufacturer, Naim created its own bipolar transistors (NA009N/ NA009P), the design of which it says enables better thermal connection to the heat sink, which in turn reduces temperature fluctuations in the transistor's silicon, and according to Naim, it's these temperature fluctuations that cause a transistor's characteristics to dynamically change, which is obviously an undesirable trait. The new NA009 transistors contain no ferrous materials at all: they even have pure copper legs.
In addition, the Discrete Regulator (DR) used in the flagship product now features in the NAP 250DR—as reflected by its nomenclature. As you'd guess from the word 'discrete', voltage regulation is achieved via the use of discrete components and the d.c. voltage reference is supplied by a 7-volt 'buried' zener diode, rather than a standard zener device.
The Equipment
Little needs to be said about the front panel of the Naim NAP 250DR, because it's completely bare save for a single mains power switch at the extreme right and the little green Naim 'bridge' logo that glows when the amplifier is switch on. But if you look around the back of the NAP 250DR you'll see that—and I must say 'typically for Naim'—connectivity is…well… different.
Firstly, only banana connectors need apply at the amp's speaker outputs with the almost-flush sockets accepting neither spades nor bare wire. Then, there's that lone XLR input (which almost tricked me into thinking I'd erroneously received a mono amp) that's not actually a standard XLR socket, because pins 2 and 3 are wired 'hot left' and 'hot right' in order to facilitate stereo operation (with pin 1 as the common ground). Naim provides a connecting cable wired for this unique XLR arrangement at the amp's end that is DIN-terminated at the preamplifier end. So, using anything other than a Naim device to 'drive' the NAP 250DR is not possible unless you obtain an appropriately-terminated cable to connect your preferred preamplifier's twin output (whether RCAs or XLRs) to the single XLR input on the NAP 250DR. Irrespective of the benefits claimed for this arrangement, I find that in principle it's… insular… and limiting. Apple anyone?
So, in order to facilitate this review the local Aust/NZ Naim distributor, NA Distributors, provided me with Naim's Bluetooth- and App-empowered NAC-N 272 preamplifier/streamer/DAC and it was this that I used (in conjunction with the requisite DIN-XLR cable connecting it to the NAP 250DR, with all my source components in my system remaining as per reference. The NAC-N272 retails for $6,950.
The company also supplied me with an older NAP 250 power amplifier, so I could compare 'old' with 'new'… so to speak. As you have no doubt guessed, the older NAP 250 continues on in the company's product line-up, currently with a recommended retail price of $6,700.
According to Steve Sells, of Naim, there are no differences in the basic amplifier circuitry between the NAP 250 and the NAP 250DR…except that DR version has had a few component values changed to accommodate the NA009 output transistors. The power supply circuitry, on the other hand, is completely different, with Sells claiming it's essentially a smaller version of that found in the Statement NAP S1—a highly regulated (using those discrete regulators) high-current power supply that Naim claims is '30 times quieter' than the NAP 250's power supply, and 'maintains a more constant voltage under heavy speaker driving conditions'.
Specs-wise, Naim specifies the NAP 250DR as having a power output of 80 watts into 8Ω loads and its frequency response as 3Hz to 50kHz –3dB. On the purely physical side, the NAP 250DR measures 87×432×314mm (HWD) and weighs 15.8kg.
Different Twins
My auditions started with the older NAP 250 amplifier in order that I could ascertain the original's sonic signature. And yes, let me state this straight off the bat, the clichéd PRaT descriptor does apply here. The NAP 250 jumps at rhythms in a most propulsive way across the frequency range—not just in the bass response. So there's an impression of attack and speed in the way that drums, for example, fire towards the listening seat. The snare and kick drum crisply and tightly pulse energy and establish an engaging fast rhythmic pace.
Also on offer were superb low level and overall detail retrieval, good separation of dense mix layers and an overall smooth tonality. Bass power was good—if not hat-blowing—while the NAP 250 presented excellent image accuracy laterally within a very wide—if somewhat shallow-ish—soundstage.
On an operational level, my sample NAP 250 displayed a noticeable turn-on 'thump' via my reference Wilson Audio speakers which, being very sensitive, tend to exaggerate such foibles. Your speakers' sensitivity will determine the volume of the thump.
Enter the NAP 250DR. No more thump. First thumbs-up. Subsequent—and I'll add numerous—thumbs-ups came via both subtle and not-so-subtle sonic improvements over the NAP 250. For starters, the NAP 250DR has a noticeably more dynamic presentation with contrasts in musical amplitude being both more pronounced and real-sounding. Several of my dynamics torture tests featuring well-produced drums, powerful orchestral, rock and world music recordings showed the DR in the model name could just as well stand for Dynamic Range compared to the straight NAP 250.
A surprise came via Argentinean prog-tango Sera Una Noche where the NAP 250DR showed a clean set of heels to its predecessor in the way it handled treble decay with instruments such as bells and cymbals in a number of tracks throughout this revelatory recording. The Naim NAP 250DR beautifully conveyed the harmonics and delicate detail of upper high frequencies while maintaining superb timbral signatures throughout the bandwidth.
The soundstage of the NAP 250DR is also deeper and seemingly more layered than its predecessor, whereas its width and image placement are simply on par. In my listening room there most definitely was an impression of increased distance between the vocalist and instrumentalists in live recordings, as well as an increased sense of the venue's ambience.
The transient attack and 'speed' I referred to regarding the NAP 250 is maintained on the NAP 250DR. The superbly-captured snare on Like a King and Whipping Boy from Ben Harper's 'Welcome to the Cruel World' snapped with terrific projection while cutting through the solid bass foundation without impinging on the clarity of Harper's subtle vocals. Appropriate weight and emotional connection was given to Johnny Cash's aged and deep growl on Hurt from 'American IV: The Man Comes Around'. And although this track may seem simple enough for any competent amplifier to reproduce effectively, it's an astutely balanced one that can produce clarity in the vocals juxtaposing the crescendo as it builds to accentuate the sentiment behind the lyrics' message. Similar findings applied to Patty Larkin's Winter Wind from 'Angels Running' where Larkin's voice is present and floats on a platform of warm and full-bodied guitar chords.
The one consistent factor with both amplifiers but more so, to a considerable extent, in the NAP 250DR, is the connection with the music being replayed. I noticed I became immersed in the performance and relaxed into the listening experience so deeply that I found myself constantly having to make a conscious effort to don my 'reviewer's hat' in order to write down these evaluations. These amplifiers invite listening and involvement.
Everything that Naim does it does in a distinctively individual way—and always has—from the minimalist styling that carries across all its products, to the circuitry it designs, and right down to the proprietary connectivity. To my mind, the company is making a clear statement here, which is 'Follow us on our path and we'll take you to the music.' And with the NAP 250DR this is just the destination. # Edgar Kramer
Naim NAP 250DR Power Amplifier
Warranty: Two Years
Distributor: N.A. Distributors
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A full technical appraisal of the performance of the Naim NAP 250DR Power Amplifier complete with laboratory test results, frequency response graphs and an analysis of the technical performance, is contained in the LABORATORY REPORT which is in the pdf version of this review. (Click the TEST RESULTS box).


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From Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Shipley, 17 March 1783
To Jonathan Shipley
ALS: Yale University Library; copy: Library of Congress
Passy, March 17. 83.
I received with great Pleasure my dear & respected Friend's Letter of the 5th Instt. as it inform'd me of the Welfare of a Family I so much esteem & love.
The Clamor against the Peace in your Parliament would alarm me for its Duration, if I were not of Opinion with you, that the Attack is rather against the Minister. I am confident none of the Opposition would have made a better Peace for England if they had been in his Place; at least I am sure that Lord Stormont, who seems loudest in Railing at it, is not the Man that could have mended it.9 My Reasons I will give you when I shall have what I hope to have, the great Happiness of seeing you once more, and conversing with you. They talk much of there being no Reciprocity in our Treaty: They think nothing then of our passing over in Silence the Atrocities committed by their Troops, and demanding no Satisfaction for their wanton Burnings & Devastations of our fair Towns and Countries.1 They have heretofore confest the War to be unjust, and nothing is plainer in Reasoning than that the Mischiefs done in an unjust War should be repaired. Can Englishmen be so partial to themselves, as to imagine they have a right to plunder & destroy as much as they please, and then without satisfying for the Injuries they have done, to have Peace on equal Terms? We were favourable, & did not demand what Justice entitled us to. We shall probably be blam'd for it by our Constituents: And I still think it would be the Interest of England voluntarily to offer Reparation of those Injuries, & effect it as much as may be in her Power. But this is an Interest she will never see.—
Let us now forgive and forget. Let each Country seek its Advancement in its own internal Advantages of Arts & Agriculture, not in retarding or preventing the Prosperity of the other. America will, with God's Blessing, become a great & happy Country; and England, if she has at length gain'd Wisdom, will have gain'd something more valuable, & more essential to her Prosperity, than all she has lost; and will still be a great and respectable Nation.— Her great Disease at present is the Number & enormous Salaries & Emoluments of Office.2 Avarice & Ambition are strong Passions, and separately act with great Force on the human Mind; but when both are united and may be gratified in the same Object, their Violence is almost irresistable, and they hurry Men headlong into Factions and Contentions destructive of all good Government. As long therefore as these great Emoluments subsist, your Parliament will be a stormy Sea, and your public Counsels confounded by private Interests. But it requires much Public Spirit and Virtue to abolish them! more perhaps than can now be found in a Nation so long corrupted.
Please to present my affectionate Respects to Mrs Shipley and all my young Friends, whom I long to see once more before I die. I hope soon to congratulate you on the Marriages that I hear are in Contemplation.3 Every thing interests me that regards the Happiness of your Family; being ever, with the sincerest Esteem & Affection, My dear Sir, Your most obedient & most humble Servant
B Franklin
Lord Bp. of St. Asaph
9. David Murray, Viscount Stormont, was the British minister to the French court during BF's first year in Paris, and subsequently became secretary of state for the northern department: XXXVI, 260n. On Feb. 17 he spoke at length against the American treaty in the House of Lords: Cobbett, Parliamentary History, XXIII, 396–402.
1. During the final discussions before the preliminary peace agreement, BF raised the issue of British atrocities in response to the British negotiators having proposed American compensation for the Loyalists: XXXVIII, 375–7.
2. A point BF had made earlier: XXXV, 499–500; XXXVIII, 597n. The British government had been criticized in similar terms for more than half a century: Bernard Bailyn, The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution (Cambridge, Mass., 1967), pp. 48–50.
3. In the letter immediately above BF congratulated William Jones on his engagement to Bishop Shipley's daughter Anna Maria. Jones's letter to him had also announced the engagement of Anna Maria's sister Georgiana: XXXVIII, 310–12.