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Given current U.S. military interventions in the Arab and Muslim worlds, there are important lessons to be gained by delving into questions of women and gender in the French Empire in North Africa. First and foremost, pervasive, monolithic, and very negative portrayals of Arab or Muslim women as inherently oppressed, powerless, voicelessas lacking any agencyare immediately challenged by the regions recent history. In addition, the wide variations in womens responses to imperialismfrom militant action, to peaceful resistance, to obtaining a modern, French education in order to oppose the colonial orderdemonstrates clearly that North African women were not passive bystanders. Moreover, students begin to perceive at the same time that invoking a monolithic, unchanging Islam for explaining womens lives and social status fails to explain much, if anything. It also becomes clear how much politics, violence, and militarism in various guises dramatically influence women and gender relations not only in colonial states but also in postcolonial states. All of these lessons and insights drawn from the North African case study have wide, nearly universal applicability to other empires, whether modern European empires, or the American Empire. Finally, by choosing to narrate individual womens life stories, and employing this strategy as the principal frame for the module, I hope to show the immense power of biography to take us into the past, where we question received wisdom or unexamined assumptionsinvariably about ourselves and the social universe we inhabit.
Discussion Questions:
- How did different manifestations of French colonialism impact the lives of the North African women whose voices are heard in, or through, the fourteen documents found in this module? How and why did womens daily experiences of French imperialism differ in each of the three North African countries?
- How did imperial politics and policies and colonial representations of North African women intersect?
- How do the stories of these individual women contradict the images and stereotypes of Arab or Muslim women found in current American media?

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iPad vs Kindle: an E-Reader Showdown
There has been much to do over Apple's newest product, the iPad. Everywhere we look it seems like it is all anyone can talk about, its potential, its beautiful screen, and the cool new apps. One of the big features that everyone is talking about is the ability of the iPad to function as an e-reader. How well though does the iPad measure up against tried and true e-readers like the Kindle?
In order to properly test and compare the e-reading abilities of the two devices we knew that we were going to have to venture out of the comfort of our apartment. Sure, they both worked well while sitting on the couch, but how well would they handle reading in the park (a favorite activity and a good trial for beach readability)? For the sake of being as scientific as possible, we opened up both devices to the same book and as close to the same location as possible (because of the larger screen size of the iPad, there is more content on a "page").
We read and photographed the devices in the following lighting conditions: bright sunlight outdoors, partial shade outdoors, shaded outdoors, and indoors indirect light. Both devices were left to the default font and brightness settings.
After several days of iPad and a year of Kindle usage, we arrived at the following conclusions.
What the iPad does well
- Main Menu. We like the opening menu of the iBooks app. The bookshelf looks great with our titles all lined up and it's easy to read what titles we have on our shelf at a glance.
- Larger screen. Larger screen means more screen real estate which means less page turning even after a font size increase.
- Page turning. To turn the page on the iPad all you need to do is tap on the screen, there are no buttons to click and the page turning animation is quick and smooth.
- Pretty pictures. If your book has images, they look much better (as long as you are not outdoors in direct or are only partially shaded sunlight) on the iPad. Images are in color and are sharp and bright. Book covers also look better on the iPad.
- Night reading. The iPad is able to be read in the dark or low light conditions without the need for a light. This is great for catching up on a good read while in bed and not needing to turn on the reading light.
Even at an angle, the Kindle is easy to read.
What the Kindle does well
- Weight. The Kindle is easy to hold in one hand (great for the subway) and does not tax your arms after an extended reading period.
- Size. Its super thin size means it easily fits in most of our bags making it fantastic to travel with. It's perfect for those unexpected long lines.
- Bright light. The Kindle looks great outdoors. Whether at the beach or at the park, the e-Ink display, just like the printed page, does not mind the bright direct light. No matter how bright the light was outside, there was almost zero glare.
- Viewable from multiple angles. No matter which way we angled our device, we were still able to read it. There was no need to have it directly in front of us unlike with the iPad.
- E-Ink is akin to the printed page. The text actually looks like its from a book, not a computer. The e-Ink display is easy on the eyes and after a few minutes of reading we forgot that we were reading from an e-reader.
In conclusion, it looks like our Kindle is not going to be usurped as our e-reader of choice by our iPad. While we love that the iPad is more than an e-reader, we do not like how difficult it is to read outside, the incredible amount of glare (even indoors, all too often all we could see was our reflection instead of the text), and the weight (one handed reading on the train is a serious no-go). Reading on the iPad also does not provide the same book-like experience as it does on the Kindle. Thanks to the e-Ink display on the Kindle we really are able to forget that we are reading on an electronic device. The e-Ink display is also much easier on the eyes and does not give us the same eyestrain that extended reading from the iPad or laptop does.
What device would we prefer to use to read a picture book to a child? The iPad. What device would we use to read a magazine? The iPad. What device would we use to read a comic book? The iPad. What device would we want to use as our go-to e-reader? The Kindle.
Apartment Therapy Media makes every effort to test and review products fairly and transparently. The views expressed in this review are the personal views of the reviewer and this particular product review was not sponsored or paid for in any way by the manufacturer or an agent working on their behalf.
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|View Poll Results: Haruka or Mitsuki?
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|2006-06-17, 01:20
|Link #81
Do the Penguin Dance!
I argued with one of my friends on this one, and I chose Mitsuki because in my point of view, she is the one that suffered the most on this series. Haruka faction might argue that it is Mitsuki's fault that Haruka was in a coma for 3 years, but I beg to differ, since an accident is not only time based, but on place based as well (place based meaning the place where the accident occured). I'm not saying that it was Haruka's fault either, because it is an accident.
Mitsuki took care of Takayuki the 3 years he was depressed, eventually sacrificing her dreams and her life for him. To me, that is true love (stupid, yes, but its love :P). And the one who gives true love, absolutely deserves it.
And yes, I hate Takayuki. Lol.
|2006-06-17, 12:52
|Link #82
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Location: Florida USA
Age: 30
I don't know if the accident was any of the main characters faults. It was an accident, it could've happened to anyone, know but the person who hit her is at fault. You can't blame Taka for being late, or Mistuki for hooking them up, or Haruka for choosing there. It was just a freak accident.
I think Mitsuki did love Taka more than Haruka. She sacrificed her dreams in life for him, and was lost without him. He said he needed her, but in truth she obviously needed him more.
Haruka had gained more strength after the coma and saw that it would be best for Taka to be with Mitsuki, she knew she could live without him, and could go on. She did what was best for them both. Haruka seemed immature and clingy, but after the coma, I think she was more mature than Takayuki or Mitsuki.
I liked Haruka from the start, and I'd have liked it if she had gotten Taka, but in the end I'm glad he is with Mitsuki since they fit best and it would be best for them. So I voted Mitsuki.
|2006-06-18, 21:23
|Link #83
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Location: marianas trench
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I voted for Haruka and I'm a male.. I will post my reason some time this week as I am quite busy with work right now...
But i would throw this question to anyone who would dare to answer? What do you think would have happened if it was Mitsuki who was involved in an accident and not Haruka? Also as to not make it as one sided or irrelevant what if, lets just say that the accident is a partial result due to something that Takayuki and/or Haruka have done.. not nearly his/their own fault but something that would put an unwarranted guilt non the less..
I just want your views on this.. It might make for an interesting discussion and in a way make us look in a view we might not recognize/accept otherwise
|2006-06-18, 22:13
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Location: Canada
Interesting question, and the only answer I see at this point is with this question:
"How deep into Haruka was Taka after the festival?"
Remember Taka originally fell for Mitsuki. Would his crush/infactuation/love get the better of him? Or did he, at that point, completely turned the page regarding Mitsuki?
As far as the guilt trip goes, I'm not sure myself. Taka was a different man before and after the 3 years. After the 3 years he was basically an automaton that seeked to please the one most in need. Before however he actually had human traits.
I personally can't find an answer at this point, since I only have 2 eps worth of material to work with, and I haven't played the game.
|2006-06-18, 22:23
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For character designs, adult Haruka all the way! Then again, I like long hair, hehehehehe.
However, in terms of who 'deserves' Bakayuki more, I would say Mitsuki. In all honesty, I was split down the middle for the entire series, but the 'tiebreaker' for me comes down to one thing... it was Mitsuki who, in more ways than one, made a man out of Takayuki when he was wasting away.
Beauty of this anime. however, is that it was so well written that I wouldn't have minded the ending either way. Both paths had their 'clues' embedded within the series, and either ending would've been perfectly logical in my view.
@Einlancer: If let's say the situation is reversed (ie. that it was Mitsuki who got into the accident and Haruka was the one who got Takayuki out of his rot), then of course I'd lean towards Haruka. There's just something touching to me about a guy/girl getting his significant other out of a slump and/or helping them even though it means sacrificing the helper's own happiness, as both are characteristics of the type of couple that I am so biased towards. It just so happens that it was Mitsuki who did all that in KGNE, but if fate would have it that it would've been Haruka (or even Akane) instead, then it would be her then I would've rooted for.
As to what would've actually happened, then I think the ending would be pretty much the same as the original KGNE, except it's Haruka this time around. And I think because all that Takayuki's relationship with Mitsuki was that of a small crush of years past, there would've been much less anguish and torture for all three. In other words, there won't be all these drama because in this case, there's really nothing to misunderstand for Haruka nor are there past or present strong romantic feelings of Takayuki for Mitsuki.
|2006-06-18, 22:53
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Maybe it was a small crush, but in the whole series it's the only "honest" feeling that I've ever had out of Takayuki.
Before the accident it seemed to me that he felt "obligated" to Haruka, with the possible exception of the night where he almost did the deed. Even then however I couldn't tell if it was love or simply raging hormones.
After the accident he was basically a robot.
|2006-06-19, 03:14
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Location: marianas trench
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Thanks to DrgoonKain3 and Decel for the replies.. I was actually hoping that there was a lot more replies to my question before i put my reasons why I chose Haruka.
The reason why i asked that 'what if' is to see if the majority of the respondents would have the same as my perception of Takayuki's feeling at the time of the accident. Cause I interpretted and pretty much believed that Takayuki's feeling towards to Haruka is love and what he felt for Mitsuki is probably a mild crush or a feeling that of a bestfriend.
I have come to this conclusion because of pretty much how Takayuki reacted to the whole accident. That, to me, my friends, is not a feeling of guilt as many would have suggested but a feeling of great loss. And you only feel that way if you have a strong feelings of love and in some cases hate. Anyone who have lost a real loved one would have known this feeling. It is usually in these cases man is at his worst be it mentally or emotionally (which is pretty much what i would call rock bottom), and Takayuki is the embodiment of that. This is also the emotions displayed by Mitsuki in the latter episodes when she taught she is going to lose Taka to Haruka. If Taka did really felt only guilt and without an ounce of love, i would have doubt that his reaction would be that extreme. It's not like the parents of Haruka blamed him for the incident, in fact they have been the most understanding of all people in this series.
Now the reason I ask for the 'what if' is to see if you will respond that Taka will have the same breakdown as he did in the Haruka accident. For example, given that Taka and Haruka are still in a relationship (the same at that time) and instead of a taka/haruka date it should have would have been a Mitsuki group date bday celebration. What if suppose to be that Mitsuki/Taka/Haruka were to meet at the station at 3pm. Then Taka was suppose to pick Haruka at 2:30 pm because THEY are in a relationship (and lets say it would only take around 25 mins to go to the station). Now lets say Taka arrived at Haruka's house at 2:20 pm but Haruka's not ready yet because the Ribbon/scarf/ or jewelry that she wanted to wear was misplaced or nowhere to be found (to make it more interesting, lets say that the object missing is a gift from Taka a few days before and it is the first time that Haruka will be wearing it, much like the same as the Ring for mitsuki). Haruka just wanted Taka to see that she is so happy with the gift and how the gift will look on her.. Now let us say that they found the ribbon/scarf/ or necklace at 2:55 pm. They hurried and arrived at the station at 3:15 where they saw that a traffic accident happened where Mitsuki was involved. The accident was said to have happend at around 3:07 pm. The question now is , would Taka have the same mental/emotional breakdown in the same scenario? As for me, i think Takayuki would not have the same emotional breakdown. But then again that would be just me. i think the one that would be more affected would be Haruki. but somehow i think they would pull though with the help of each other, might have continued on to college while continuing to visit Mitsuki at the hospital.
I think the problem arose because of how Mitsuki approached the whole situation. I think if you take care for someone the same way as Mitsuki did, i think it would have more of a damaging effect than helping him. Also the way she takes care of him, there is no way they could avoid a growing feeling for each other. Maybe it was Mitsuki's plan all along. But she should have approached takuyaki in a more resolute manner. I think a slap or two to wake him into his senses instead of TLC that Mitsuki been giving him. The way things were, she is like giving Taka the justification for his moping. And if she really cared for the relationship of Taka and haruka, intead of getting naked and practically saying "forget about her, let's get it on" she should have slapped him silly and scolled him to high heavens saying things like, "Is this what you think Haruka want?" "Pull yourself together, for Haruka's sake? and things like that. Takayuki at that time was a pathetic b@s%^&d but i somehow feel Mitsuki took advantage of the situation without her knowing it herself. But that is just my personal opinion.
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|2006-06-19, 08:36
|Link #88
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canada
Such a "scenario" wouldn't work. Taka's guilt in KGnE was partly due to the fact that he did something completely trivial while being aware that he should've been meeting Haruka. Forgetting this and that and being late is different from taking a detour to do something with someone else.
Also, I'm not saying Taka felt not even an ounce of love. He did love Haruka, especially following the festival. I'm just questioning how much of it was genuine love, and how much of it was "I love Haruka because she loves me".
As for Mitsuki helping Takayuki the hard way, I doubt roughing it would have helped him. Taka's a total pushover with absolutely no backbone. The guy was as brain-dead as Haruka after the accident and not much better by the end of the series.
|2006-06-20, 21:26
|Link #89
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
Age: 29
Male - Haruka (I actually expected this of all series to be more geared in the female side but whatever)
Mostly because I find the Takayuki-Mistuki relationship hollow based on how they initially got together (from the flashback)
|2006-06-26, 07:45
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I know many guys in HS that would have just let Haruka wither away in that hospital...Not that they didn't care, but I doubt they would have been like Taka where every waken moment of his young life (a teenager's life) he was obsessed with what happened to her...Me personally I think I probably would have gotten over it better than he did because unlike taka i have many family members that would have intervened and helped me cope while having the understanding that I'm just a kid and despite everything I have to move on...But Taka was not as lucky and I think it's clear that while he was feeling guilt (which is SOOOOOO to be expected), he stilled loved the girl and is not only obsessing over his part in it, but also his loss...The loss of a future together that he was persuing (This is so clear in the anime because of what he does just prior to meeting Mitsuki outside)...
Taka showed me that by deciding to take those exams and follow her to college that he was moving on to the next phase of their relationship inwhich he had already come to the conclusion that he wanted or was content with being with her and progressing the relationship...That's why I often get a bit miffed at the "He was always in love with Mitsuki" claims and whatnot since he clearly wasn't about to follow Mitsuki into the next phase of her life (eventhough he did like her and NEVER really acted on it)...Also when you are talking about TEENAGE LOVE you have to throw absolutes out of the window...I know guys who are married to their HS sweethearts who were fooling around on them with other girls in HS...
So to get back to your point Decal, even if he loved Haruka just because she loved him, as a teenager, that is often all you need...And if he loved Mitsuki more with the type of intensity and hidden feelings that most Mitsuki-lovers so boldly and quickly claim then as a teenager once he had felt those feelings recipricated I have no doubt he would have acted on them...I know I would have...Other than standing up Haruka on a date inwhich he had not decided on a future with her to that point and getting mad when Mitsuki suggested they go on a date (where he had yet to get to know her an become infatuated with her) Taka didn't seem too jaded in his feelings between the 2...My GF in HS...her best friend was so hawt and I liked her and she even gave me what i considered as "vibes", but in the end nothing happened...you can like someone and even feel like you want to be with them and and still be with the GF you love (and STILL not act on it)...However I suggest you not tell your GF's the message I just passed along ...LMAO, it's a good thing I'm STEALTH right now X)...
*slaps self for yet again making a looooong post when I had intended it to be short, this forum does it to me every time*
|2006-06-26, 08:30
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Location: Canada
I somehow get your teenage love argument, but I don't understand what your comparison of Takayuki's actions versus real-life people.
Of course he was content on being with her, since she made the move first. Taka is a reactionary character: goes where he's needed most. At that point Mitsuki didn't break down in front of him yet, though she was showing the first signs of so.
And if I recall, he decided to follow Haruka after the festival. His sentiments for Mitsuki were shown before that. Hence why I said that the festival may have been a turning point.
|2006-06-26, 09:02
|Link #92
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Location: ニュー・オーリンズ、LA
Well unfortunatley since I watched this show over a year ago I have heard countless arguments (and had countless debates vaporized by last year's hacker) that have to do with Taka never having loved Haruka and that his sentiments for Mitsuki were ALWAYS stronger leading up, during, and even after the accident...I've heard arguments that every single thing Taka did in the anime is built on guilt and weak-mindedness as if he's the only guy in history to fall for a girl he intially didn't think much of...I tend to believe Taka acts much more like a real common guy would act given the circumstances of his story...If he loved Mitsuki so much still after Haruka woke up then he would have expressed that (He clearly did not)...Haruka re-awakening just re-sparked all the feelings (guilt, love, otherwise) that he covered-up thru his relationship with Mitsuki where he failed to naturally exercise those feelings...He was confused and disturbed by all of it...Not realizing how much he was hurting Mitsuki (IMO this is because he never proactively persued her so his feelings don't have the weight her's does)...Is he a baka for some of this? That is arguable, but only a morsel of the true story....
|2006-06-26, 09:38
|Link #93
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Location: Canada
I believe that he goes for Haruka after she wakes up because she appears the weakest at the time. As you say, he doesn't notice how much he's hurting Mitsuki until he finds out she's quit her job and moving and all. At that point Haruka was -or rather appeared- stronger than Mitsuki (she started therapy and all by herself).
Accident, then:
-Haruka in a coma <- Goes after Haruka
-Mitsuki breaks down crying (and getting naked) <- Goes after Mitsuki
-Haruka wakes up, thinks she's 3 years in the past (Mitsuki appears fine at that time) <- Goes after Haruka
-Mitsuki breaks down, quit jobs, moves out. Haruka gets "stronger" (ironically, to be with Taka), takes therapy <- Goes after Mitsuki
As I've stated, Taka's a reactionary character that goes where he's needed most. There was a whole debate over it in another thread.
|2006-06-26, 12:41
|Link #95
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canada
Taka loved Mitsuki, at least to the point of the festival.
At the festival itself, and until the accident, he settled for the one who was in front of him, in which case Haruka. As far as "love" I'm not so sure. I think he chose the status-quo that is represented by the picture. Imo Mitsuki "appearing happy" on it is an important point in Taka's decision to move ahead with Haruka.
He's an empty shell after the accident. You could have replaced him with a robot that has a "help the one that's most in need" function and you'd have the same result.
|2006-07-13, 01:34
|Link #97
Is rather bored...
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Location: Florida USA
Age: 30
|2006-07-13, 08:14
|Link #98
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|2006-07-28, 01:40
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to each his/her own I guess. I like mistuki over Haruka because Mistuki suffered more, helped Taka out more, she's also taller and better looking but thats just my personal taste. I can see why people like Haruka more as well, ie more ignorant, feel sorry for her because of car accident etc.
as for love , I think Taka at least liked Mistuki but since Mistuki did not confess like Haruka did, he took the safer rout, going out with Haruka whom he knows likes him instead of taking a chance with Mistuki, later on he did at least like Haruka although his like and later on love for Mistuki did not fade hence the delimma he finds himself in.
|2006-07-31, 14:27
|Link #100
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Europe
I've voted for Mitsuki
I'm male, I'm bisexual, and my teenage years are a while gone now.
Yeah - so my perspective is certainly not that of a teenager or an early twen.
What I would've found way more interesting than the gender of the respondent is the age of the respondent. Because I believe the older the viewer of this anime is the more he is able to empathize with Mitsukis and Takas situation, their feelings and their flaws - simply because of life experiance.
I think when you are young you have a clear picture of what LOVE has to be like, with strict regularias (see all these comments about Mitsuki betraying her best friend Haruka etc. - that's childish bullshit imo). But that's not what life is alike, isn't it?! There is NO black and white - and ironically I have to post this common quote/lore here: In war and love there aren't any rules.
So in general, I'm with you, Decel. Whether Taka loves Haruka or Mitsuki isn't the point for me. It's the wrong question. I clearly see that Taka loves both of them - for different reasons. But the most important is Mitsuki. You can argue with the fact that she was his (secretly) first love. But that's not so important I think. What's important: they had more time with each other with the possibility of maturing their relationship. And thats exactly my point of view here: from the beauty and sweet first love - they both learnd to really love each other. Taka realizes this luckily in the end (otherwise it would had make me want to beat him up badly... *lol*). And what the hell had Mitsuki done wrong? Mitsuki slowly begins to fear the possibility of loosing Takayuki - because of his insecurity facing his self-imposed responsibility. But who wants to blame him for that? What should Mitsuki have done? There aren't any simple answers to that one! Her personality; her flaws; covering her boiling emotions and let it then out in an explosive and self-destructive way - all this makes her a believible three-dimensional human character. And I love her for that! I could really identify with her - I could literally feel with her all the way through this emotional ride.
So I'm very pleased and satisfied with the outcome in the end
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Weifang (潍坊; Wéifāng) is a city in Shandong Province.
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Weifang is located in the center of Shandong province in between Jinan to the West and Qingdao to the East. The self proclaimed "Kite Capital of the World", Weifang and its winds are known throughout the province for its fondness of kites.
By train
The train station is very new and comfortable when compared to other cities in the province.
Weifang is on the main line from Jinan to Qingdao and by bullet train it's about 2 hours to Jinan and only an hour to get to Qingdao. There's plenty of transport outside the station, however the immediate surrounding area is undergoing heavy construction (welcome to Weifang). From the station take bus 56 to get to the downtown spots. As with every train station in the country, beware of the taxi drivers, waiting to overcharge unsuspecting foreigners. Walk away from the station to the road and catch a taxi who uses the meter.
If departing, there are many ticket agencies around the city that sell train tickets for an additional 5 or 10 yuan so it is not necessary to head back to the station and wait in the crowded lines. Agency operators (as with most citizens in this small city) most likely will not speak English. Booking your train a few days in advance is advisable.
By bus
There are two main bus stations in Weifang, one of which is undergoing construction and is located across the train station. The other one is down the road from the train station - one kilometer or so.
With the new bullet trains, short-distance buses see much less passengers, however during holidays are sometimes the only way to go. As there is no pre-booking of bus tickets, simply show up the day (morning is better) you want to go.
Qingdao airport: if catching a flight from Qingdao it is cheaper and sometimes more efficient to take the bus from Weifang to Qingdao and letting the driver drop you off by the highway near the airport - many Chinese people do the same. Taking a train to Qingdao will require taking either an airport bus or taxi, back the way you came, about 20 minutes outside of Qingdao to where the airport is located. Traveling from Weifang directly to Qingdao airport by bus takes about 2 hours and costs 50 RMB.
Travel tip: buses do not have toilets on them and they sometimes go for hours (especially sleeper buses) without stopping.
Get around
By bus
Weifang buses much like the city itself are new and therefore quite comfortable when not peak travel times. Buses start around 6am ending at about 10pm in the summer and 9pm in the winter.
The two main roads are Dongfeng Jie and Shengli Jie which bus #16 and #56 both service. Bus 16 follows a circular loop along both of these two main streets while bus 56 starts at the train station and ends at the other side of the city at Weifang University.
By Taxi
Keep your eye out for the larger, newer, green and yellow taxi's as the older blue ones tend to be very smoky and dirty. Taxi's will go 3 kilometers before adding about 1.6 yuan per each extra kilometer. An extra one yuan fuel fee is to be paid to the driver at the end of your voyage. Weifang proper is quite small so getting from end of the city to the other won't cost more than 20 RMB.
Weifang's claim to fame is its kites and a visit to Weifang should include some exposure to the kite culture here.
A shopping trip to Weifang would most definitely include a kite. For yourself or as a gift, put on a wall or fly it in the wind. Versatile, pretty, unique. Remember to bargain hard with the shop owner.
There is a Technological Market 科技市场 in Weifang, located near the Medical University. Take bus #16.
Shopping on the old road is also an interesting time. Antiques, handicrafts, scroll-like wall paintings and many other nick-nacks are located in this tucked away part of town.
Cheap, tailor made suits, dresses, coats or fabric can be found on Tailor Street down the road from the Technological Market. Don't forget to haggle.
Shandong food comes in two flavors - spicy and salty and usually both. Bun-like white bread is more prevalent than noodles in the province and the seafood is generally quite fresh. Weifang has many restaurants to offer and for a random stab at it, try Si Ping Lu which is lined with eateries. Menu's are generally not in English though msot restaurants have picture menu's or food displayed in the entrance. Enjoy.
Weifang radishes are re-known in Shandong for their nutrition and zesty flavor, a trip to Weifang should include a bite of radish. Head to the supermarket or bargain with a guy selling them on the sidewalk.
Some supermarkets in the city even offer fully cooked and prepared (though from packaged bags) dog meat. Woof! Woof!
Kiss Bar - small and danky.
California Dreamin' is swinging and sociable.
M-Box has a live band and the occasional amateur foreigner can be heard singing or playing the guitar. The foreigners bar of choice.
0536 Dance Club is the dance club of Weifang. Watch yourself as it can get rather raucous on the weekends fights breaking out are all too common.
The Fairington is the only (thus far) 5-star hotel in Weifang. It is located away from the city center - very near the Weifang Amusement park. Associated with the Fairington is 'Building B' a comfortable 3-star hotel across from the main building. Both wings have restaurants and shopping available. Be forewarned: this hotel is often full with businessmen as the convention center is nearby.
The Dongfeng Hotel is a well established 4-star hotel not too far from the Fairington at the cross streets of Dongfeng Lu.... Like the Fairington, the Dongfeng has all the amenities, including it's own building B, and is often full of business people.
The YuanFei is a new, luxurious 4-star located in the heart of the financial district.
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Honestly if it's like this for much of the winter, we will just leave. Life is way too short to be breathing 2 weeks worth of leftover exhaust all day.


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Joseph Rotella and Dennis Van Roekel have an article at U.S. News and World Report that details more than $220 billion in tax subsidies given to some of the largest corporations in the world, allowing them to pay very low taxes even while earning record-breaking profits. And it's hardly a coincidence that many of them pay more for lobbying than they do in taxes:
From 2008 to 2010, the 280 most profitable U.S. corporations sheltered half of their profits from taxes, thanks to tax subsidies totaling nearly $224 billion, according to a 2011 analysis by Citizens for Tax Justice. A dozen large companies, including Exxon-Mobil, Boeing, and General Electric, reaped $175 billion in profits, but their combined tax rate was negative 1.4 percent, thanks to $64 billion in subsidies from oil depletion allowances, write-offs from overseas profits, and other loopholes, according to the study.
These subsidies didn't just come about by accident—at least 30 Fortune 500 firms pay their lobbyists more than they pay in taxes. Most small businesses can't afford lobbyists, so it's no surprise that the benefits of tax loopholes flow mainly to Wall Street, not Main Street.
Thanks to these loopholes, probably no major company pays the full federal corporate tax rate of 35 percent. The highest three-year average effective rate paid by any of the 12 large corporations in the Citizens for Tax Justice study was 14.2 percent—less than many middle class families.That's the kind of sweetheart deal most taxpayers—and most small businesses—can only dream about. We do, however, get to pick up the tab for these costly tax breaks. For starters, when corporations shirk billions of dollars in federal taxes, middle class taxpayers must bear more of the cost of national defense, healthcare, and other necessary programs.
In 1955, corporate taxes made up 27.3% of federal revenue; today, it's 8.9%. In terms of the overall economy, corporate taxes were 4.3% of GDP in 1955 and only 1.3% now. Individual income and payroll taxes in 1955 were 58% of federal revenue; today it's 81.5% (source for all these figures here). This is not a coincidence. The tax burden has been shifted enormously away from corporations and on to individuals. And the reason for this is the ability of corporations to spend billions of dollars on lobbyists and political contributions to get hundreds of billions of dollars in tax breaks (and trillions of dollars worth of favorable legislation — government contracts, loose or non-existent regulation, rent-seeking laws to lock competitors out of the market, etc).


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1. Suspense, mystery, and horror
2. That deals with local myths, traditions and superstitions
3. Intertwined with serial murders
4. That involves three heads of households
5. Which all began from a unpopular dam project
6. That takes place in a humble rural town
7. Set in 1983
It is highly popular as:
1. The characters are very lively and the story is absolutely brilliant
2. It reminds you of the good ol' days when there were no mobile phones or video games
3. When kids actually improvised existing games and went outside to play
4. At the same time gives importance on family and friendship
5. Which can snap and break with just a little wrong turn...
There are absolutely no selections to choose. All you do is read the text along with the visuals. But solving the mystery through acquiring hints and clues called "TIPS" is the main "gameplay" of this game. And the suspense and mystery is so intriguing, it makes people who at first scoff at this game get hooked into it.
The rest...you have to play for yourself - or at least read the manga.
I've also created an English wikipedia site for this game/anime. Feel free to check that out as I've written as much as I can think of for FAQs.
I did check that page, but no one gave a story summary. I saw the detective, and I accidentally saw ki1980's mega-spoiler so I thought it could be along the lines of murder mystery, but I wasn't sure. Anyway, okay, I guess I get some of it.
As I read the various, er, revelations, I got the feeling that this was the "my mind was totally blank" thing that Ryukishi07-san was talking about in his 12/14 diary entry. ^^;
But if I were to give a general description, it would be something like the following, it's impossible to write a summary without spoiling things, but I'll try to keep it at a minimum:
As I wrote that, I realized how impossible it is to write a proper "general" description of the story (because I know so much now). Anyone who played through the game would say "there is SO much more to it than that", and I agree, what I wrote is no more than the tip of the iceberg (and there would be multiple icebergs, mind you). This sound novel, like all great novels, isn't limited to a single genre. On top of the advertised "horror", "suspense", "mystery", Higurashi also contains just as much comedy (oh boy the comedy), drama, action, and even some romance (more specifically, just how powerful "love" can be, as demonstrated in the Meakashi chapter). It's a story that makes you laugh, cry, angry, scared, confused, and, most importantly, it makes you think.
At first, perhaps most people would step into the story thinking their ultimate goal would be to "figure out who the murderer is". But as one become more and more attached to our characters through all the events that can make one laugh-out-loud, burn with passion, stunned with shock, or moved to the point of sheding tears, and then faced with an uncertain but unavoidable outcome, the sense of powerlessness is true. As each new chapter releases go by, we see the same characters in the same setting, but with the story unfolding in a totally different direction, the readers will have to discover what similarities and differences that all these "alternate universes" share, think about the possibilities of events happening, and truly, not to find out "who did it", but to find a way to "avoid the tragedy".
Or as the catch phrase on the game package would say: "Challange the Tragedy"
Oh, other than that, it's just a bloody good game, I'm so happy I learned Japanese.:heh:
I'm heading out to Comike right now in order to get my hands on Minagoroshi-hen!! I'll weather the cold for this hot item.
Na~ Was anyone able to grab the demo Higurashi Daybreak @ Tasogare's booth?
Undefeatable Rena-pan. ヽ(゜▽゜)ノ
My Minagoroshi shipped one hour after it was released yesterday (go Mangaoh), but it probably won't get here until next week, so I'm going to escape this thread before kj comes in and blows everything up.
The spoiler button are just like those signs that mysteriously hang in the open and say "do not pull". Well I pulled and the snippets makes me want to know more. Is there any website that explains the games in detail for those of us who can't really read Japanese?
What I could add as someone that has read most of it, is that you don't want to read details about the game, since it is really all the more enjoyable that way.
The creeping feeling you get as events unfold in the first scenarios is definitely ruined if you already know what happened in the 5 past years beforehand.
Other than that, I can only say... either you learn Japanese, or you try to forget about Higurashi before the anime comes.
I am muddling through the manga (yay for kanjis) for Onikakushi and Watanagashi and they appear to be alternative or at very least simultaneously occuring(to give perspective for the overall plot). Are each of the game/chapters the "same world, alternate result" or simultaneous occuring or linear one after the other?
I'll take the advice and limit my contact with things Higurashi as much as I can. >.>
The mangas' biggest weakness, besides not being nearly as detailed as the original sound novel, is the lack of explanations that's not directly related to the story. In the sound novel, you receive critical pieces of information that's important to the player (you), but disconnected from the actual story, in the form of a "tip". As you progress through the story, tips accumulate and are read seperately from the actual story, and sometimes they can provide valuable insights to the player.
In any case, the one thing to keep in mind is that "the characters, and the world itself, are the same across all stories. Just because _____'s behaviors are so different between 2 chapters, it does not mean that two different _____s exist."
Although I do appraise all three mangas in their respective ways in being true to the original game. But yes, the manga lacks the critical informations that is necessary to bring out thoughts and your own theories.
An important thing to remember when reading the different chapters is "what caused it to lead to this result" and "what are the similarities between the different worlds." (i.e.: _______'s action here caused the domino effect and ______ always seems to die no matter what)
I read an after-play comment of Minagoroshi written by Shun-san over at ろくでなしの詩. He took it off now because it was a rather negative review bordering on being extreme, which probably pissed off a few people. But overall, I think he raised some good points.
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Okay....I've finally finished Onikakushi with a 70% understanding of the whole scenario, and while it is quite interesting, I'm not sure I want to nurture out the strength to continue it. It has yet to touch my addicting point, and translating really takes a lot of effort in my hand. I'll have to go to the advanced Japanese class when my holidays are over.
At this point, I may even be thinking to wait for the anime before playing the rest.
Question, does it get more ~addicting~ later on?
Hmm. If Onikakushi can't hold your interest...
WataNagashi is a really good downward spiral once the matsuri is over. Although obviously you'd have to read through the cheerful first part of the story.
I found that enjoyable, but if you're still uncomfortable with your japanese and you find it tedious well... I can't quite help you.
The least involving scenario would probably be HimaTsubushi, but it's short.
Other than that I got helplessly addicted to all of the other scenarios.
Can't wait for the end of MinaGoroshi <3
The appeal level really skyrockets when you get to the Kai 解 (answer) chapters. Not just story-wise, but even the presentation for the Kai chapters appears many times more polished compared to the earlier chapters (especially in terms of new musics).
Imagine it this way:
Reading through the question chapters is like finding empty cans to set up in a row.
Reading through the answer chapters is like blowing the the cans away with your air rifle.
Some people might find the "first-half" of the chapters (happy daily life) to be boring, but they're there for a purpose. Only after you have become familiar with all the characters and their daily lives can you feel the shock at full force when "something goes wrong".
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The Merrick Board of Education last week approved a measure to hire a security consulting firm to conduct a security audit at the district's three elementary schools, but fell one vote short of passing a separate measure to hire a firm that would have provided private, unarmed guards at the schools.
The board unanimously agreed to contract with Altaris Consulting Group, LLC, a security consulting firm based in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., to conduct a security audit at Birch, Chatterton and Levy-Lakeside elementary schools — and provide recommendations for improvement. A possible contract with Summit Security Services, Inc., of Uniondale to post a security guard at each of the three schools received three votes from the six-member Board of Education, one short of the four needed for approval.
The votes, which occurred at the board's regular monthly meeting on Feb. 5, came after a group of parents with children in the Merrick schools started a petition under the name "Merrick SOS (Secure our Schools!)," which calls for licensed, unarmed guards to be stationed outside the entrances of Merrick schools. Group members said the petition has received more than 500 signatures online at change.org and on paper.
During the Feb. 5 meeting, Merrick School Superintendent Dominick Palma proposed the contracts with Altaris and Summit, and gave an overview of the actions that the district has already taken to enhance school security since the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn.
According to Palma, protocols are now in place for the schools to lock all exterior doors during the school day. Custodians will regularly check that no exterior doors have been propped open. The schools will also limit which doors may be used as entrances. Visitors must turn over photo IDs to hall monitors at school entrances for as long as they are in the buildings.


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In the spring of 2009, Congress imposed -- and President Barack Obama signed -- new regulations on credit card companies, forcing them to adopt more consumer-friendly policies. Loan and credit card companies, however, played a role in kick-starting this reform.
Individuals and political action committees affiliated with the industry gave 57 percent of their 2008 cycle campaign contributions to Democratic candidates -- the first time since the 1990 election cycle that Democrats had received a majority of the industry's donations. Previously, this group had given Republicans the edge by margins of two- or three-to-one.
That advantage for Democrats didn't last, though. In 2014, the industry gave around $8.2 million in political contributions, with 70 percent going to the GOP and 30 percent to Democrats. That year, the top contributors to candidates and parties were Capital One Financial (over $802,000), American Express (nearly $639,000) and the American Financial Services Association (almost $571,000).
Finance and credit companies spent $33.3 million on lobbying efforts in 2014. The top lobbying entities that year wereVisa Inc. (over $4.3 million), MasterCard Inc. (almost $4 million) and SLM Corp. (around $3 million). In 2015, legislation that Visa and MasterCard lobbied on most heavily were related to cybersecurity and data security.
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While that is an important part of our identity, The Salvation Army is so much more than bell-ringers!
The Salvation Army has been active in North and South Carolina since 1887 - opening units in Raleigh, NC, Wilmington, NC and Spartanburg, SC in that year. Today, the Army operates hundreds of facilities and services in over 50 "commands" around North and South Carolina. These range from daily character building programs such as the Boys and Girls Clubs and community centers, to providing shelter for familiees in need of transitional housing, to holding weekly worship services, to providing safe and affordable housing to seniors.
These commands are normally headed by an "Officer" of The Salvation Army - individuals or couples who have accepted positions of full-time ministry with The Salvation Army. Officers are responsible for leading a force of local volunteers, employees, and soldiers (those who choose The Salvation Army as their home "church" and commit to regular worship and service).
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Since Hurricane Sandy swept through the east coast last October, residents of affected streets have had to live among visual reminders of the storm's destruction. Burned facades, displaced boardwalk planks and oceanfront debris strewn curbside still remain months after high winds and flooding devastated the New York area. When it was reported that the Google Street View van was snapping photos in Staten Island and the Rockaways, local residents responded with angry complaints. Though these communities have shown great resilience, they nevertheless hope to put the harrowing images of Sandy's havoc behind them. Some residents accuse Google of abusing the privacy of these homeowners during this vulnerable recovery time and think the updated maps will make resale of their properties difficult. Others believe the updated maps will work to garner support for a speedier reconstruction, as Google claims they will.
A statement released by a Google spokesperson said that the company hopes the updated maps will help with the ongoing recovery efforts: "As part of our ongoing work to provide useful information in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Street View team is currently re-driving affected areas of New York. We hope this accurate, updated imagery will help people around the world better understand the extent of the damage and the importance of coming together as a community to aid in the recovery efforts."
After being criticized for the slow update of maps of New Orleans after hurricane Katrina, Google has tried to make clear the intention to re-shoot the New York area as reconstruction continues, explaining that the company will return to document recovery efforts. Google also explained that these will only be temporary Street View images to reflect the reality of the neighborhood, but it has not been articulated how often the re-shooting of these communities will occur.
New York City Mayor's Office Deputy Press Secretary Julie Wood issued a statement saying "When Google consulted with our administration, we agreed that gathering this visual data and sharing it prudently was an important service they should perform, as they have after other global disasters." She continued, "Google is committed to documenting these same neighborhoods again soon to show the recovery we are confident will be made."


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It's almost identical to our version. Same ideas, same script, same shooting style. The biggest difference is that none of us made it.
So it based on ours, and it had been entered it into a competition alongside lots of other people's totally original film entries, then won a trip to Cannes, £600 and £1300 of film equipment.
Sorry for angry words and swears, but I was pissed off about the whole thing. I got a fair bit of support, lots of people suggesting I email Nokia's press office, Jemma Lyon's university, etc. In the end I didn't do any of that, just decided to deal with it tomorrow and went to bed.
MoFilm quickly moved to do something about it. They messaged me on Twitter, got my number, gave me a ring, and generally dealt with all this in a nice professional way. They stuck a full apology on their blog:
"I would like to make a statement regarding the alleged plagiarism accusations from the Nokia Minimo movie competition.
I was approached by a Nokia representative who asked me to remake any video in under two minutes for his Nokia assignment. I was unaware that this was a competition at the time and did not receive a brief. The representative also promised to give me a mobile phone in exchange for assisting him with his project. I never received the phone.
The Nokia representative was present during the filming of my video and after being asked several times if the film was OK to submit he insisted it was and persisted to show the actors the original video to direct them where to stand and what to do. At no point did the representative inform any of the people involved that the film was breaching the terms and conditions and I was led to believe that the entry was valid.
Further to this, Nokia became aware that my entry was based on another video three days prior to sending me on the trip to Cannes, but they still sent me on the trip and refused to act until the public outcry.
My name has been tarnished by this event. I have been branded a cheater amongst many other things too awful to write and I have yet to be informed of how Nokia aim to rectify this. I aspire to pursue a career in the creative media industry and this libel is a great hindrance to my progress to achieving the career I want. My efforts to expose the truth have been greatly subdued by Nokia and the rule of law seems not to apply to large powerful corporations in certain instances.
In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that basing my video on Mr Tribble's creative work was done in ignorance. I was not aware that I was breaking any rules and the Nokia representative never informed me that I was doing so. I previously had no interest in submitting an entry but I was misled into thinking that I was merely helping the Nokia representative, he has since personally apologised to me for the way I have been treated.
Nokia has allowed my name to be dragged through the mud by shrouding the situation with half truths and even some out right lies in order to save their own reputation."


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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Hanoi to Danang Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Hanoi to Danang Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Vietnam View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message LaMottaVSKeaneJoined: 08 Jun 2011Posts: 4 Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:34 am Post subject: Hanoi to Danang I've worked in Hanoi for over a year and while I've loved the place I feel it's time to move on. I have a possible opportunity to work in Danang but undecided. Has anyone worked in both cities? How do they compare? I know its more quiet and less polluted which is good. But how quiet is quiet? How's the social life? I do like my Viet culture but what's the ex-pat scene like? Any decent bars/restaurants? Essentially... Is it dull? I'm not a mad raver or dirty sexpat but I do enjoy some good nights out! Back to top vabeckeleJoined: 19 Nov 2010Posts: 439 Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:24 am Post subject: Hanoi and Danang Danang is great for seafood, when you get to know the places, the food is fresh and tasty. Unfortunately, after a while the choices of different dishes becomes quite dull after a while. The fresh produce of fruit and veg may offset this though. And it is all cheaper than in HN. I do not really go out at night too much, but the places to really go full out are limited to a handful. I have also found that the expat scene in Danang to be cliquey - Hoi An seems to be a lot friendlier when it comes to expats, but that has only been my experience. You will probably know every expat here within a couple of weeks if you get plugged in and it will only be a handful. That in itself can be tedious - I was told there are only about 10-15 Brits here teaching English, if that. If you are not working for one of the 3 or 4 major chains here then both wages and working standards are far below that of Hanoi's. I love Danang but I think it will take a lot more time for it to be a place it wants to be. Danang will also be a valuable experience of what the local people are like in a less chaotic environment and one will be able to reflect on what some of the core issues are in regards to the development of this country, without the added confusion of pollution, traffic and noise. If I was in my 20s I would prefer a 6 month gig over the year. I would advise you to take a break from city life for a while, take a breather, enjoy the climate and fresh food and if it gets too boring, move on. Oh, right now the rainy season has started to show itself, no flooding as in Hanoi but it can rain solid for a week, but that kind of rain will only last for about a couple of months; around Dec - Feb I guess is when it is the wettest. Back to top ExpatLukeJoined: 11 Feb 2012Posts: 744 Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 3:31 am Post subject: I've worked in both and have been enjoying Danang at least 10 times more than Hanoi. I didn't even dislike Hanoi that much. But Danang has that great small-town, beach-town feel to it. If you head out to any of the popular bars, it's easy to meet expats. It's really a smaller community, so everybody knows everybody. You can head to any bar and meet friends. Basically, you can do all the same things you could do in Hanoi, but there might be less variety in Danang. There's bars, clubs, the beach, movie theaters, cheap food, nice food, parks, etc. The perks are that the traffic is not as crazy, and you really feel like you can breathe and relax at the end of the day. If you've been offered a job with enough hours, then I recommend you take it. It's a whole new Vietnam, and one I've enjoyed much more than both Hanoi and HCMC. Back to top kbot5Joined: 18 Nov 2011Posts: 10 Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:41 pm Post subject: I agree with everything expatluke says. I've been here for a couple of months now and I'm still really enjoying it. I'm in my late twenties and plan on spending a year here, maybe more (when decision time comes, we'll see). I like that I live in the heart of cafe/market/restaurant culture but still have a beautiful beach a few km away. I like that DaNang isn't a huge tourist destination, and when I want to spend time in Hue or Hoi An, they're a stone's throw (but I always end up craving to come back to DaNang). The people are nice, curious in a nonintrusive way, and usually willing to lend a hand to a foreigner. I spent a short time in Hanoi and it was just too busy and noisy for me. Moto drivers don't lay on their horns here like they do in the big cities, and they're more courteous on the roads. If you've got a job, come on down! I'll buy you a beer. Back to top watfordfanJoined: 24 Aug 2012Posts: 8Location: Vietnam Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:38 pm Post subject: Rainy season isn't much fun though Been in Danang for 4 years, and it has changed dramatically in that time - far more options for the expat in terms of jobs & eateries. Cost of living is way beneath that of Hanoi or HCM. And the arrival of AirAsia flying direct to KL has made life a lot easier & cheaper for when you want to escape (or need to do a visa run!). 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Dear Annie: I have three wonderful young adult children. The oldest two girls both recently graduated from college and are living at home, working and saving money.
The girls were not particularly interested in dating until recently. Our oldest met a guy at work and has fallen hard. She's always been family oriented, but for the past three months, all she wants to do is be with this guy 24/7. She spends most nights at his place, and we don't see her at all on the weekends.
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Dear Annie: My oldest sister is very selfish. She has three young children but never wants to spend any time with them. Sis is in her early 40s and acts as if she's 16. She is only concerned with herself and what others can do for her.
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The Best of the Rest at ICFF 2010
Wrapping up our week long coverage of the ICFF 2010 show, we've gathered a hodge podge of the rest of our favourite things we saw and photographed during our stay in NYC amongst the throngs of designers, retailers, design press and reps. It was an amazing time meeting many of the folks we communicate with via email and IM (including one of our own team, Joelle, whom we met for the first time) and an opportunity to see many designs we've only admired online and in print.
Favourites included Elisa Strozyk's tactile Miss Maple overhead lighting, the pricey but wondrous ant farms created by architecture students, and the the luxury dream bathtub from WETSTYLE (where Apartment Therapy LA's Abby took a short rest from the show, lounging for a breather). A "thank you" to everyone whom we got to meet during our time in NYC for this year's show!
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The aerospace industry is an important, growing sector of the northern Illinois economy. A recent announcement reinforced that.
GE Aviation will double the size of its operation in Loves Park. Schneider Electric is leaving the building at 1354 Clifford Ave. that it shares with GE and Invensys Eurotherm. Schneider's move gave GE the opportunity to sign a new lease for 151,921 square feet of the building.
GE Aviation invested $1.7 million in capital equipment in 2013 and plans to spend $3.2 million this year.
GE employs 196 workers. They make actuators, valves, pneumatics and environmental control systems, mostly for the private and corporate aircraft sector.
The aerospace sector here will continue to thrive because of companies like GE, Woodward and United Technologies. Throw in aggressive leadership at the Chicago Rockford International Airport, and aerospace has a bright future in the Rock River Valley.


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Bicycle Times visits SRAM's California research and development lab
In 1998, a small group of California engineers developed bicycle components and called the company TruVativ. Six years later, the mighty SRAM purchased the San Luis Obispo company, followed by the company's introduction of its Rival, then Force, then Red road group sets. We were in the area for a Zipp 30 Course wheel introduction, so on the way out of town we toured the new SRAM lab, a brand-new 20,000-square foot facility across from the SLO airport, about a mile down the road from the original 8,600-square foot building. Thirty employees—engineers, lab technicians, marketing, public relations and machine shop wizards—share a custom work space which might be the envy of the industry.
The SRAM SLO lab is where drivetrain components, seat posts, cranksets, handlebars and stems are developed, prototyped, and tested until failure. It's in the early stages of development, and we weren't able to take photos of the early development stuff, but one thing stood out: engineers have the equipment necessary to create a carbon prototype crankset in-house and have it on the stress test machines the next day, a process that just a few years ago would take months.
And yes, SRAM breaks a lot of stuff. They break stuff so you don't have to!
And with the recent introduction of its expanded 1x drivetrain platform, it was cool to watch their chainline test, which took cross chaining to the extreme.
Shifting and all it encompasses includes too many variables for a feeble-minded journalist to count, but SRAM built its own test mule to cover all possibilities.
Zipp brand manager Declan Doyle—based in Indianapolis—hails from the Emerald Isle, and was pleased to see a conference room named in his honor.
This man gets to build prototypes, and has the world-class equipment to play with every day. Can't wait to see how his workspace evolves over the next few months.
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Beyonce is in London right now to promote her new album, but we are way more interested in hearing about her gorgeous new purse! Always a style maven, she's snagged the Beatrice from Zac Posen's brand-spanking-new purse collection, which retails for $1450 at department store or on Neimanmarcus.com. If you can't break the bank on that particular bag, here are a few others that remind us of Beyonce's beauty.
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HTC's Droid Incredible is essentially a jaguar-sleek version of the original Motorola Droid – comparatively the aging lion at this point. But the easily mockable moniker is not exactly appropriate. The iPhone was incredible. The original Droid was nearly incredible. This Incredible is more like the smooth, mature, professionally executed conclusion of all previous Android phones – the apex of the Android art. Apex – that would have been a good name. But it may not even live up to that description.
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If you hold the original Motorola Droid and the Incredible side-by-side, there's no contest, at least physically. Even though both occupy the same two dimensional area, the Incredible is about 13 percent thinner (0.47 inches deep to the Droid's 0.54 inches) and more importantly, nearly an ounce and a half lighter than the pocket-sagging Droid. In some places, the Incredible is even thinner thanks to its sculpted, form-fitting rear cover, which is irregularly carved to match the battery compartment.
Both also run Android 2.1, which provides, among other things, seven roomy home screens compared to the Droid's three. Tapping the Home key from any home screen gives you an iconic view of all seven.
Inside is where the Incredible raises the Droid bar. It's powered by a swift 1GHz Snapdragon processor, compared to the Droid's 550MHz engine, which means everything loads faster. YouTube videos load nearly a third faster on the Droid.
What the Incredible lacks is Droid's slideout QWERTY, which is why the Droid is so bulky. Whether this is an improvement (beyond the weight issue) is a personal choice. If you don't like touch keyboards, you won't like the Incredible, especially considering its too-thin QWERTY in portrait mode, and vice versa.
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Like the Droid, the Incredible is largely devoid of external bulges and buttons. There's a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a nearly flush power button up top, a similarly discreet volume toggle on the left perimeter, and that's it. Touch keys for menu, back, home and search are positioned below the screen and above a tiny concave optical mouse, which functions like the trackpad on a laptop.
Both phones sport a similarly long 3.7-inch, 480-by-800 pixel display (The Droid's LCD is actually 800 x 854), the Incredible shows off an AMOLED, which is theoretically brighter and more battery-friendly than LCD, although you won't see much viewing improvement considering Droid's stellar screen. The Incredible's AMOLED is a bit glossier, brighter and more colorful than Droid's also excellent LCD, but these are slight differences perceived only by holding the two screens side-by-side.


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