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Do you dream of pursuing a college education abroad, particularly in the United States? Look no further, here's all you need to know about the test you need to take – the SAT, along with some useful tips from Pedagoge Baba on how to get the score you desire.
What is the SAT?
The Scholastic Aptitude Test, also known as The SAT Reasoning Test, is a standardized test that is accepted by colleges for undergraduate courses in the United States. It is owned and published by the College Board, a private, for-profit corporation, and is developed and administered on its behalf by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Why would you take it?
If you are planning to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in the United States, there is a high chance that you will be required to take the SAT. In addition, there are also various SAT Subject Tests that evaluate a student's knowledge on a specific subject(s).
The cost of taking the SAT varies depending on your country. For a student residing in India, the SAT costs $95 without the essay and $109 with the essay. The SAT Subject Test costs $75 to register with an additional $21 per subject test. Multiple subject tests can be taken on one day.
Although SAT scores are valid for a period of 5 years, most colleges do not accept scores that are more than 2-3 years old. It is preferable to take the SAT in your penultimate or ultimate year in school, that is, 1-2 years before applying to college.
ETS requires you to submit an original, valid identity which includes your name, photograph, and signature. The primary acceptable ID is your valid passport. Additionally, you need to fulfill the requirements of the individual institutions you are applying for.
The SAT is a paper-based test only. It is available in most countries and there are a plethora of test centers in all major cities in India. Use this website to find your nearest test center.
In the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, the SAT will be available internationally in October, December, March, and May. SAT Subject Tests will be available in October, November, December, May, and June.
It costs $11.25 per score report to send scores to institutions of your choice (4 are free of cost which is obtained while registering for the SAT).
The SAT consists of two compulsory sections:
- Evidence-based Reading and Writing
The Evidence Based Reading and Writing sections comprise a Reading test, and a Writing and Language test. It tests your ability to understand a passage and answer questions on the basis of what is stated and implied in the passage. They lay emphasis on scientific reasoning and the meaning of words in extended contexts.
- Math
The Math sections cover a range of math practices with an emphasis on algebra, problem-solving, modeling, data interpretation and graphs. There is one section which does not allow the use of a calculator.
- Essay, (optional)
The Essay provides a passage written by an author. The student's job is to analyze the manner in which the author builds the argument.
The entire test is scored out of 1600 which is equally divided into sub-scores of 800 each for Reading & Writing and Math. The essay has a combined score of two raters, each scoring on a scale of 1-4.
Total Time:
3 hours (plus 50 minutes for the optional essay)
The number of questions and time-allotted section-wise is as follows:
Reading: 52 questions, time allotted: 65 minutes
Writing & Language: 44 questions, time allotted: 35 minutes
Math: 58 questions, time allotted: 80 minutes
Essay (optional): 1, time allotted: 50 minutes
Unlike the old SAT, the redesigned new SAT does not have any negative marking for wrong answers.
Pedagoge Baba's advice:
- It's important to study hard, but it is more important to study smart. Find out which parts of the SAT are more challenging for you and focus on improving those parts.
- There are many books and study material to refer –McGraw Hill, Barron's, Collegeboard, Kaplan, and so on.
- Time your practice sessions and create an environment that best mirrors the environment of the actual test.
- Shortlist colleges that you wish to apply to and find out which colleges require you to take the subject tests as well.
- Start practicing a couple of months in advance of the test date. Space out your practice sessions and remember, there's no shortcut to success.
- Lastly, don't be too hard on yourself. You can take multiple attempts (2-3) and most colleges count your best scores across all the attempts. Don't be disappointed if you didn't get your desired score.
- Here's a list of resources to help you practice smarter and harder- Magoosh , Khan Academy, Sat vocabulary
If you need more help, you can find teachers on our website! Good luck!


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text: This review was first posted on Music, Books and TeaThe first thing I need to say in this review is that Finding Sky is one of my favourite paranormal reads of this year. I honestly didn't know what I was letting myself in for when I started reading it, I had a feeling I'd enjoy Finding Sky, but nowhere near as much as I actually did.I adored the idea of Savants and Soulfinders. It was really interesting to read a paranormal book that didn't involve vampires or werewolves, but simply humans with supernatural powers. The idea of a soulfinder was quite bittersweet too. Each savant has a soulmate, born around the same time as themselves, and without their soulfinder, they will never reach their full potential as a savant. I loved Sky's character. She was so unsure of herself, she had so many doubts, yet she still wasn't afraid to stick up for herself when she really had to. The scene where she stood up to Zed for the first time was absolutely cracking, I love it when characters stand up for themselves, even though they hate confrontation. And when Sky got together with Zed – wow. She just evolved into this great character, completely thrown in at the deep-end, as she has no clue what a savant or a soulfinder is. She's managed to train herself to ignore her savant skills, and now that she's discovered it's not something to be ashamed of, she's unsure what to do for the best. And Zed. Oh my goodness, talk about ultimate book crush. I can't even begin to gush about him, because I'll never stop. But a musical, motorcycle riding bad boy? Send him my way, please. Sky and Zed's scenes were brilliant, they leapt out of the page and were just written perfectly. The romance wasn't overly gushy, it wasn't twee, but it wasn't fake either. I don't know how to describe it other than it being perfect! Their telepathic conversations were great too, and the 'lassoing the egg' scene had me in absolute stitches!And I was so pleased to see Sky and Zed's parents play such huge roles in this book! There was no missing parent syndrome in this book whatsoever. Being one of seven siblings kind of guaranteed that Zed's family were going to be mentioned in some shape or form during the book, but I was so happy to see them taking a huge role in the book. They were the reason why Sky recovered from her kidnapping, and really helped her to accept who she was. Sally and Simon, Sky's adoptive parents, were great too. They were ridiculously over-protective, yet it was so easy to see that they just wanted the best for Sky, even if they didn't understand what the Benedict's could offer her that they couldn't. I found the plot in Finding Sky to be really engaging, and a little different too. A large majority of the book was dedicated to Sky finding out who she really was, meaning that the title played a huge part of the plot too, which I loved. It thought it was great how the character development played a huge part of the plot, as it really allowed Joss Stirling's writing ability to shine a lot. I loved how she managed to inject a good balance of humour into her work without it being too forced.Finding Sky was a total star find in my local library. I am so pleased I decided to start this series, and I cannot recommend it enough to everyone. Even if paranormal isn't normally what you'd go for, there's still something to appeal to you, because this isn't your typical paranormal book. There's something different and fresh in Finding Sky, which definitely adds to its appeal. So, what are you waiting for? Get your hands on a copy of this book!


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White and summer go hand in hand. It is one of the trendiest color to wear this summer. You can never go wrong with wearing white this summer. White dresses are great for different occasions from a casual day to a formal event. Whether you are planning a vacation, preparing for summer cookout or simply hanging out with friend, make sure to find the perfect summer white dress that can be worn for the different occasion. This little white dress with tie at the top makes for a great casual summer days. Little white dresses can be dresses up or down -- there's no better summer with white and white dresses!
Don't be reluctant to wear white. As a neutral color, you can't go wrong with styling white. Here are ways to style your dresses:
- Add bold hues and fun accessories: for me this means wide-brim hat and straw hats, statement necklace and earrings, and a fun bag
- Add a pop of color: Bright colors make whites really pop. Sometimes, I like to add a pop of color by including pastel colored blazer, colored sandals/pumps or a bold colored earrings
- Add a denim jacket: as seen in my pictures, denim jacket adds a classic twist to white dresses.
- Keep it simple: Sometimes, it's best to keep the look simple. Think neutral shoes and accessories.
- Add sneakers for fun: love pairing sneakers with white dresses. It adds a whimsy feel!


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Architectural Paint Research is the analysis of consecutive paint layers in a building, with the aim to identify original decoration layers and subsequent colour schemes of an interior (element) or a building façade. It is often carried out to determine an appropriate (historical) colour scheme for a repainting campaign. It consists of on-site small-scale excavation work, scientific analysis of paint samples and archival investigation.
Architectural Paint Research is mostly carried out on site. In multiple well-chosen locations in the room and on specific interior elements, paint layers are carefully uncovered one-by-one to reveal the paint and colour history. This so-called 'stratigraphy' is key to a good understanding of the visual appearance and surface quality of historic paint layers (colour, texture and sheen), and serves as a basis for microscopic analysis, for which discreet paint samples will be collected.
Microscopic analysis of paint samples will provide further information about the build-up and composition of historical paint schemes. Sometimes a paint layer can be dated based on the presence of certain pigments. We can also get an idea of the extent to which paint layers have aged (faded or darkened) or have been abraded during past re-painting campaigns.
Together these two research techniques provide insight about the paint history in general, and more specifically about the technical and visual aspects of individual paint layers. Archival and documentary investigation can often generate further information and assist in completing the decorative history.


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I usually don't watch TV,
especially when we are having dinner.
However, because of the last earthquake,
we sometimes watch it to keep up with current news.
We have aftershocks almost everyday,
so the announcer gets developments
even in his reading out.
When that happened, the announcer apologized
for interrupting and changing the news
by saying, "Excuse me."
After hearing him, my youngest daughter
turned to me and grinned fiendishly.
I told her, "He didn't say 'excuse me'
because he didn't passed gas, you know."
She said, "No?" and looked so disappointed.
My original Japanese entry
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[v] engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government" [v] arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
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\Mach"i*nate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Machinated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Machinating}.] [L. machinatus, p. p. of machinari to devise, plot. See {Machine}.] To plan; to contrive; esp., to form a scheme with the purpose of doing harm; to contrive artfully; to plot. ``How long will you machinate!'' --Sandys. \Mach"i*nate\, v. t. To contrive, as a plot; to plot; as, to machinate evil.


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Thank you for your interest in coaching. You've probably heard us say that the greatest gift you bring to others is your transformed and transforming presence. Coaching is one of the key ways you can cultivate that kind of presence. We focus on your spiritual life and relational capacity as a leader.
Everything rises or falls on leadership. No ministry or organization or family 'drifts' into true spiritual success. It takes leadership. And leadership rises or falls on the quality and character of the leader's spiritual life. The demands of life and ministry can push you beyond what your soul can absorb in a healthy way. A coaching experience will both anchor and strengthen your soul so you can thrive over the long haul of ministry.
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions that will help you discern if Leader Life Coaching would be helpful for you at this time.
What is Leader Life Coaching?
- It is a focused exploration and intentional development of your spiritual life, character and relational capacity over the course of 12 months.
- It is a relationship that cultivates what is most important to your success as a leader–the well-being of your soul.
Who do you typically coach? We coach leaders who …
- Find themselves weary of their vocational calling
- Admit they cannot keep living like they're living for another 20 years
- Are considering getting out of ministry because they are burned out
- Have lost a sense of connection with God
- Know they are in a vulnerable place with their mate and/or kids
- Are frustrated with their staff, board and/or congregation
- Face difficult vocational or personal transitions
- Find themselves in a good place and want to guard and strengthen their souls for the future
- Want someone who understands the risks and rewards of ministry available outside the organization to listen and offer perspective.
Why should I do Leader Life Coaching?
- It will help you identify your relational strengths and challenges and what you can do to maximize your influence as a leader.
- It will enable you to live more fully into your gifting, more deeply into your key relationships and more completely into your calling as a leader.
- It will give you a loving, listening ear with someone who has been in ministry for 40 years and can offer a healthy, outside perspective for 12 months.
What types of issues will you explore with me?
- Family of Origin
- Habitual ways of Feeling, Thinking and Behaving
- Conscious and Unconscious Memory
- Relational Reactivity and Receptivity
- Communication and Motivational Patterns
- Rhythm of spiritual disciplines (e.g. solitude and silence, contemplative reading and prayer, private and corporate worship)
- Impact of your sins, wounds and vulnerabilities on the way you lead and connect with others
- Spiritual, emotional, relational development
- Personal/Work life balance
- Family life
- Staff relationships and development
- Relational focus in preaching and teaching
What will the coaching sessions be like?
- We will meet via Skype, FaceTime, phone or face to face.
- In the initial session(s) we will discuss your current experience, what you feel needs to change, what has kept you from your desires and what it will take to make progress.
- We will regularly review your goals in light of the discoveries we make concerning your personality and history, desires and development, strengths and challenges. In other words, we will coach you toward specific results based on what you've lived and what God is calling you to do.
- You will set your appointment times based on your schedule. You will also have the opportunity to give us a 'heads up' before each coaching session (by means of a brief coaching session questionnaire). And you will have our complete attention and focus during each session.
What Will the Coaching Experience Accomplish? We believe it will …
- Give you greater awareness of your calling and gifting, motivations and challenges, wounds and weaknesses, strategies and successes.
- Help you respond well to what God is calling you to change about yourself.
- Provide more clarity of the vision God has for your ministry.
- Increase your capacity for deeper relationships with God and others.
What are the Commitments made by me the Leader and you the Coach?
The Leader agrees to:
- Give permission to be coached.
- Declare that his/her learning is a top priority during this coaching relationship.
- Approach his/her learning and growth with "the curiosity of a beginner."
- Share all relevant information with the Coach.
- Take responsibility for his/her own learning and growth, and make specific requests when his/her needs are not being met in the coaching relationship.
- Take responsibility for his/her actions and inactions.
- Begin the relationship by trusting that the Coach has his/her well-being and growth as their primary concern.
The Coach will:
- Create a safe listening environment in which the Leader is comfortable discussing the challenges and opportunities they are facing in his/her professional or personal life.
- Ask questions that will help the Leader see beyond the boundaries of his/her current perspective and expand their capacity for observing themselves and others.
- Support the Leader's growth through mastery and maturity in skills, expertise and moral judgments.
- Act collaboratively to engage in purposeful and bold conversations, holding the focus on the coaching relationship and the Leader's stated goals.
- Provide support materials such as assessment and evaluation tools, books, articles, etc., as appropriate.
- Be alert to when and if the Leader is no longer benefiting from the coaching relationship and recommend a change.
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Burnham-on-Sea D Class Lifeboat tasked to assist distressed dog
Whilst on exercise in the area south of Brean Down, the volunteer crew of lifeboat Burnham Reach were tasked by Milford Haven Coastguard, to assist members of the public after their dog had disappeared over the edge of the Down today (29 January).
They immediately made their way to the casualty area, searching around both sides of the Down, until they spotted the dog owners, not in immediate danger, but close enough to observe the distressed animal.
Helmsman Tim Walters nosed Burnham Reach onto the rocks, whilst a crewmember clambered up to assist the animal. Consequentially, the dog decided to slide down the rocks into the water, and swam towards the lifeboat.
The animal and crewmember were both recovered onto the lifeboat, and the casualty transferred to the care of a waiting Coastguard recue team, plus grateful owners, on the beach at the South side of the Down.
Lifeboat Helmsman Tim Walters said of the rescue; 'This was a well executed fast response, taking no longer than three minutes or so. The owners were extremely grateful.'
Local Coastguards gave the following advice:-
A timely reminder that dogs should be kept on leads at all times when on Brean Down, often we are told by the owners that their dogs are well trained and don't run off. There have been several incidents around the coast in recent weeks involving dogs of cliffs, sadly the majority have died from the fall. This dog was lucky and came away just cold and shaken, but do you really want to risk the life and safety of your beloved pet?
Our safety advice is always keep pets on leads when on high ground no matter how well trained or obedient it is. Plus, never try and self recover the animal as you may put yourself and others in danger, especially on days like today where the weather is drizzly and the rocks are wet and slippery.
Lucky for these owners the RNLI were out training. If you or your pet gets into danger along the coast, cliff edges or beaches dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
RNLI media contacts
For more information about this release please telephone Mike Lang, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07889 815860 or email email@example.com
Key facts about the RNLI
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that saves lives at sea. Our volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service in the United Kingdom and Ireland from 238 lifeboat stations, including four along the River Thames and inland lifeboat stations at Loch Ness, Lough Derg, Enniskillen, Carrybridge and Lough Ree. Additionally the RNLI has more than 1,000 lifeguards on over 240 beaches around the UK and operates a specialist flood rescue team, which can respond anywhere across the UK and Ireland when inland flooding puts lives at risk.
The RNLI relies on public donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. As a charity it is separate from, but works alongside, government-controlled and funded coastguard services. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved at least 140,000 lives. Volunteers make up 95% of the charity, including 4,600 volunteer lifeboat crew members and 3,000 volunteer shore crew. Additionally, tens of thousands of other dedicated volunteers raise funds and awareness, give safety advice, and help in our museums, shops and offices.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 or by email.
The RNLI is a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SC037736). Charity number 20003326 in the Republic of Ireland


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The Cosmopolitan Reader (Dec. 2010)
eds. G. Brown & D. Held
The world is becoming deeply interconnected, whereby actions in one part of the world can have profound repercussions elsewhere. In a world of overlapping communities of fate, there has been a renewed enthusiasm for thinking about what it is that human beings have in common, and to explore the ethical basis of this. This has led to a renewed interest in examining the normative principles that might underpin efforts to resolve global collective action problems and to ameliorate serious global risks. This project can be referred to as the project of cosmopolitanism.
In response to this renewed cosmopolitan enthusiasm, this volume has brought together 25 seminal essays in the development of cosmopolitan thought by some of the world's most distinguished cosmopolitan thinkers and critics. It is divided into six sections: classical cosmopolitanism, global justice, culture and cosmopolitanism, political cosmopolitanism, cosmopolitan global governance and critical examinations. This volume thus provides a thorough and extensive introduction to contemporary cosmopolitan thought and acts as a definitive source for those interested in cosmopolitan thinking and its critics.
Table of Contents
Editors Introduction
Garrett Wallace Brown and David Held
I. Kant and Contemporary Cosmopolitanism
Idea of a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Purpose
Immanuel Kant
Kant and Cosmopolitanism
Martha C. Nussbaum
Kant's Cosmopolitanism
Garrett Wallace Brown
A Kantian Approach to Transnational Justice
Onora O'Neill
II. Cosmopolitan Global Justice
Justice and International Relations
Charles R. Beitz
International Society from a Cosmopolitan Perspective
Brian Barry
Cosmopolitanism and Sovereignty
Thomas Pogge
International Distributive Justice
Simon Caney
III. Cosmopolitanism, Nationality, States and Culture
Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism
Martha C. Nussbaum
What is Cosmopolitan?
Jeremy Waldron
Nationalism and Cosmopolitanism
Kok-Chor Tan
Global Distributive Justice and the State
Simon Caney
IV. Cosmopolitan Politics
The Cosmopolitan Manifesto
Ulrich Beck
Principles of Cosmopolitan Order
David Held
Moving from Cosmopolitan Legal Theory to Legal Practice: Models of Cosmopolitan Law
Garrett Wallace Brown
A Political Constitution for the Pluralist World Society?
Jürgen Habermas
V. Cosmopolitanism, Global Issues and Governance
Reframing Global Governance: Apocalypse Soon or Reform!
David Held
The Architecture of Cosmopolitan Democracy
Daniele Archibugi
Humanitarian Intervention: Toward a Cosmopolitan Approach
Mary Kaldor
The Environment, Global Justice and World Environmental Citizenship
Patrick Hayden
VI. Cosmopolitan Examinations and Critiques
David Miller
The Problem of Global Justice
Thomas Nagel
On Cosmopolitanism
Jacques Derrida
Can International Organizations be Democratic? A Skeptics View
Robert A. Dahl
Citizenship in an Era of Globalization
Will Kymlicka
A Comprehensive Overview of Cosmopolitan Literature
Garrett Wallace Brown and Megan Kime


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The CT Snowflakes Grand Family 2018 - 2019
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Grand Secretary
Grand Treasurer
Grand Conductress
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Grand Organist
Grand Adah
Grand Ruth
Grand Esther
Grand Martha
Grand Electa
Grand Warder
Grand Sentinel
Anne M M Kellner (106)
Jennifer L Willich (53)William L Greene (116)
Marilyn C Mattoon, PGM (110)
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Grand Secretary Emeritus
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International Headquarters
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Themes and Projects
AIM: To recognize and embrace each individual's skills and abilities, improve communications, while keeping our sights on slowly and steadily increasing our membership.
EMBLEM: Snowflakes (WGM) and Tortoises (WGP)
HONOR STATION: Adah
COLORS: Raspberry & Gold (WGM), Federal Blue & Silver (WGP)
FLOWERS: Yellow Roses & Stargazer Lilies (WGM), Tulips (WGP)
SCRIPTURE: Finally, be you all of one mind, have compassion of one another, love as brother and sister, be tenderhearted, be courteous. (1 Peter 3:8)
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CT Grand Chapter General Fund
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Candida, not CFS
Home › The Candida Forum › Your Stories & Journals › Candida, not CFS
This topic contains 7 replies, has 6 voices, and was last updated by Chlofloso 6 years, 11 months ago.
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- March 19, 2012 at 9:28 am #76322
nikkiserenityMemberTopics: 3Replies: 4
Hi, I have been suffering with all of the candida symptoms at some level or other for the past 15 years. I had previously done candida diets that seemed to work for a while then when I was eating sugar again the symptoms returned. I have seen numerous doctors over the years but no diagnosis, just loads of tests. Then two years ago I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This was difficult for me to accept as it meant no cure! Last week I read an article that said CFS does not exist and that it is a misdiagnosis for something else. Amoung the list of alternative illnesses was Candida. This screamed out from the page at me because of the severity of most of the symptoms I am experiencing, and knowing I had suffered with candida for many years. So I am back to try this diet, it seems stricter than the one I did before so my fingers are firmly crossed that this time it works and I can get renewed health and vitality.March 19, 2012 at 2:37 pm #76343
NadjaBMemberTopics: 14Replies: 60
I'm also diagnosed with CFS. But I also think that it is a mix of candida and hypersensitivity. I've got the a blend of the symptoms from both diseases, and I think the diet will make my "CFS-symptoms" go away and the hypersensitivity symptoms milder.
But I disagree with the article. A know a person who has it bad. She can't walk and she sleeps uptil 16 hours. Sometimes she sleeps the whole night, eats a bit and is awake in 2-3 hours and then sleeps until the evening, eats a bit and is awake 2-3 hours and then sleeps a whole more night. She is really sick.
But I also now another person who is diagnosed CFS that I think is just lazy and a bit mentally ill.
I think the diagnose is maybe used a bit too often, instead of really figure out what's wrong. But not in every case. There is a reason why they study it so intens in Norway, some people are really sick.
If you are sure you got candida then go for it! 😀 And be strong, I promise you that this will test your willpower or lack thereof, but I'm sure you can do it when you have found this site.
Good luck!March 20, 2012 at 3:38 am #76392
Chris24MemberTopics: 12Replies: 329
I also dont believe CFS is really a disease. Rather its a condition that is not clearly laid out yet. Incurable? Nonsense. We are not victims of a disease that falls out of the sky. There is a cause and we can do something about it.
Go for it Nikki. And dont hesitate to ask a lot of questions on this forum.March 20, 2012 at 8:51 am #76419
nikkiserenityMemberTopics: 3Replies: 4
Nadja, it sounds like your friend has M.E which is definately an illness in it's own right, as is Fibromyalgia. It is too common nowadays for those to be lumped together with CFS. M.E apparently comes on acutely and people with Fibromyalgia are in a lot of pain, this as far as I can see are the distinct differences from CFS.
Chris I like your optimism that there is a cause and we can do something about it, I certainly intend to.
Thanks both for your support.April 27, 2012 at 12:49 am #80160
boganmobileMemberTopics: 7Replies: 30
NadjaB wrote: I'm also diagnosed with CFS. But I also think that it is a mix of candida and hypersensitivity.
What is hypersensitivity? Is it an illness?April 27, 2012 at 2:07 am #80162
Chris24MemberTopics: 12Replies: 329
boganmobile wrote:
I'm also diagnosed with CFS. But I also think that it is a mix of candida and hypersensitivity.
What is hypersensitivity? Is it an illness?
Not an illness, rather a quality. Hypersensitivity refers to high-sensitive persons. It is a relatively new entry in the psychological world. Approximately 1 in 5 or 6 people have what we would call a highly sensitive brain, which means these people have great difficulty filtering information that comes in, which means they get overwhelmed easily. This does not mean they are cry babies or more emotional than others, it means that they notice more and have to process more information than the average person. This chronic overkill of information and stimuli can eventually lead to physical conditions like chronic fatigue, depression and hyperventilation. Especially in this day and age.
One highly sensitive person may be more sensitive or less sensitive than the next, making it a rather vague diagnosis, if the word diagnosis is appropriate at all. This can lead to people not understanding it at all, because of the differences between people who call themselves high sensitive. e.g. the extremely sensitive person feels misunderstood because the in his regard less sensitive person (who may call himself high sensitive) claims the same issues as him. But the differences can be too big for the first to accept the latters claim.May 1, 2012 at 11:12 pm #80623
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M.E. stands for myalgic encephalomyelitis, which is what CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is called in the UK. Scientific literature mostly uses the two names interchangeably for the same syndrome, however there are people who say the two are not the same.
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The recent steroid statistics are really frightening. The steroid statistics revealing immense use of steroids in sports have been greatly frustrating the professional sports industry, but the most frightening are the steroid statistics of teenagers and young students using steroids for performance enhancing and various cosmetic reasons. The steroid statistics reveal the teenagers are often using steroids to become faster, stronger, or better at performing, and to look good.
Teenager students are widely using steroids in football, baseball, swimming, wrestling, weight lifting, running, and other sports. The steroid statistics of some surveys suggest that 2.5% of high school pupils in the US have taken illegal steroids at some time. The most frightening the high risks of steroid abuse in those under the age of 18.
The steroid statistics of the study conducted from 1999 to 2001 reveal that the use of steroids among teenagers has been rising. In 1999, 2.7% of X grade and 2.9% of XII grade students reported having used steroids at least one time in their lives. The steroid statistics showed rise in steroid use in 2001, in which 3.5% of X grade and 4% of XII grade students reported having used steroids at least one time in their lives.
The racial and cultural steroid statistics reveal that Caucasian students are more likely to use steroids than African Americans, Hispanics, or those of other races. The gender based steroid statistics reveal that men use steroids overwhelmingly more than women.
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The MTF's steroid statistics however reveal that the perceived risk of steroid use, which is collected only for seniors, increased significantly, from 56.8 % in 2005 to 60.2 % in 2006. The disapproval of steroid use, also collected only for seniors, did not change significantly from 2005 to 2006.
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CHARLOTTE, NC –On the first day of the N.C. legislature's short session, more than 15,000 teachers will be heading to Raleigh in an action they are calling the March for Students and Rally for Respect. Unlike teacher walkouts in other states, notably West Virginia, North Carolina's action will be one day only – but teachers taking part hope it won't end there.
Opinion: Art as Soul Food – A Tough Yet Essential Case to Make
… when most people think arts and humanities, it usually conjures something a little snooty, out of reach and not at all essential. Cue video of the Broadway "Hamilton" cast, with the approval of audience members who have paid hundreds of dollars for a ticket, lecturing Vice President Mike Pence, and it certainly confirms a stereotype.
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By Ollie Irish
This morning's most interesting rumour claims that Arsenal are back in the race to sign Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on loan, although apparently Arsene Wenger isn't prepared to match the Dutchman's £65,000-a-week wages.
With Robin van Persie set to miss much of the remainder of the season, Huntelaar represents a more-than-decent alternative.
With the World Cup on the horizon (I will be typing that a lot this year), KJ needs to be playing more first-team football than he's currently getting at the San Siro, so it seems likely that he will move somewhere this month. Spurs and West Ham have also been linked with the player.
As a Spurs fan, I'd love to have Huntelaar, but surely Arsene Wenger's need is greater here – with RvP out of action, and the title on the line, Arsenal's gaffer has to forget his prudent ways for once and get his wallet out – it's only a loan after all, so the overall cost to the Gunners should not be considered prohibitive – not when his signing might mean the difference between winning the title and finishing second or third.
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You certainly know that protein is essential nutrients the body needs to build muscle. These nutrients works to improve, maintain, and develop the muscles of the body. There are also many types of protein-containing foods that you can consume. However, you may not be able to meet the daily protein requirement only with ordinary food, Bro.
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- Download required compressor/decompressor
- Basic xml/html knowledge to understand how to edit your own database.
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- Fiddler2 to capture database url
This is a Pwnthis Tutorial.
As I am still getting lots of emails and comments on making your own database. I have decided to share this AGAIN. Yes, it was shared once in one of my many posts but as I'm to lazy to find it. I shall remake this tutorial. Do note that if you changed anything that is not supposed to change, your game will not load and it will be stuck at the loading screen.
I know that there are other decompressors out there and this is not made by me, just that I have customized it to my liking. :D
- You will need fiddler to capture the latest database.dat from Playfish. They update it weekly and you will always need the latest version for the cheats to work.
- Always clear browser cache if the database activities are not appearing in Fiddler. [Fiddler Tutorial on clearing Browser cache]
- Open fiddler
- Use Chrome or Firefox (Firefox users, you will need to ensure traffic is forced to fiddler)
- Enter the game.
- Once the game is loaded, you should get something like this image where all the server files and their location are listed.
- For Pet Society, you will be finding for database.dat and if you want to edit the shops, search for ShopMystery or any other shops as you like.
- For Restaurant City, you will be finding for restaurant.bin for the interior and front.bin for the exterior. There are many other .bin files for you to explore too.
- So basically you will right click these lines in fiddler, select Copy > Just URL
- Paste it in your browser and you will be prompted to save the database file on your desktop.
- Now, download the database decompressor from my links above.
For Pet Society Decompressor:
- Click Decompress and select the .dat file.
- If you select a correct .dat file, an .xml version of the database will be generated and saved in the same folder.
If you get a "this file is read-only" error, just right click the .dat, go to Properties and untick the Read-only option, then click OK and you can decompress it now.
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- You can now easily edit the file. Once you are finished with editing, just click on Compress in the tool and select this XML file.
- A new copy of .dat file will be saved. This is your OWN database now.
- Simply use Fiddler and replace it and load the game. [Fiddler Tutorial to replace databases]
- If you have edited it correctly, the game will definitely load. If you realise that the loading is taking forever, chances are you've made a bad editing to the database.


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Jan 5, 2018
Happy New Year. The theme of this year, for me, is Better Choices. I could say better small choices. Here's why.
A few years back I was leadership coaching there general manager of a large resort chain. We would meet poolside – as you do – and chat. On my first meeting with my client, Paul, he texted me saying he was running late and told me to grab a coffee and he would be there shortly.
It was 9am. So I chose a table under a large shady beach umbrella and waved at the waiter. "Can I order a coffee please?"
"No sir, I cannot take your order. If you want to order a coffee you need to go to reception – order it – and then the order will come to the kitchen and then I can bring it to the table."
I was stunned. So I did just that.
My coffee arrived and then so did my client and we started the coaching session. After 90 minutes I started to wrap up the session but asked: "Paul what did you notice anything unusual while we were sitting here today?"
Now, I'm asking Paul to look at a pristine, multi-million dollar resort and spot what's wrong?
"Er … no … should I have?"
"Paul, OK … what didn't happen?"
"Im lost … "
I explained that we sat there for nearly two hours in a designated food and beverage area with four staff on duty and at no time did anyone approach us for a refill. Nor did anyone suggest a brunch menu. They have eyes. They can see guests. But the most they made off me was $3.50.
I admit we could see waiters delivering food and drinks. But Paul didn't see how those drinks got ordered. Nor could explain why head spend was so low.
Think of it like this. Multiple the wages of four staff by two hours and deduct the cost of one cup of coffee and decide if you make of lost money. I used to do a lot of work with BP with their highway service centres and I got really good at calculating the revenues and costs per square metre of retail space.
So onto of the wage bill add in the cost of pool side retail space and the covers you need to make that profitable. (For a great read check out Kristen Hawley's article on restaurant success).
Then I explained how I ordered my coffee.
Paul was stunned. "That can't be right!"
Paul investigated and it turned out the food and bev manager had a hangover one morning and rather than open the tills he told his team to tell customers to order and pay at reception! That system had been in operation for three years and the guy that started that system didn't even work there anymore!
I do a lot around systems and working procedures and I can tell you that whatever is going on around your smallest unit of transaction is probably going on around everything else.
Needless to say Paul fixed that problem! The result? Head spend trebled.
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This two day conference consists of a series of lecture sessions designed to examine in detail current developments in the estate and gift tax field; strengthen the practitioner's knowledge and application of estate planning techniques to a multitude of diverse and complex problems; and to provide a forum for the discussion of important estate planning problems and their solutions. Sessions will be led by a group of conference faculty members comprised of estate planning and tax practitioners and legal scholars. Faculty members have been selected for their knowledge of the subjects, presentation skills, and ability to communicate.
Brochure for the 37th Annual Estate Planning Conference
37thAnnual Duke University Estate Planning Conference
October 15 – 16, 2015
|Thursday, October 15
|7:00 – 8:15am
|Registration & Continental Breakfast
|8:15 – 8:30am
|Welcome & Opening Remarks
|8:30 – 9:30am
|Topic: Review of the Past Year's Significant, Curious or Downright Fascinating Fiduciary Cases
Speaker: Dana G. Fitzsimons Jr.
|9:30 – 9:40am
|9:40 – 11:10am
|Topic: The Estate Planner's Perspective on Recent Developments — The Year in Review
Speaker: John B. O'Grady
|11:10 – 11:20am
|11:20 – 12:20pm
|Topic: Venn Diagrams: The Intersection of Estate & Income Tax (Planning in the ATRA-Math)
Speaker: Paul S. Lee, J.D., LL.M.
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|Topic: Coping with Death and Incapacity in the Digital Age—How UFADAA Will Help
Speaker: Suzanne Brown Walsh
|2:20 – 2:30pm
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|Topic: Ethics and Technology in a Trusts and Estates Practice
Speakers: David E. Lieberman and Steven K. Mignogna
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|Topic: Getting to "Yes" with Your Client's IRA Custodian
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|Topic: Trust Design: The Most Important Part of the Estate Plan
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Pastoral Letter of the Bishops' Conference of the Nordic Countries Concerning the Catechumenate and Reception into the Church
"Where is the entrance?" If someone needs to ask this question, the architect has made a mistake. Entrances need to be recognizable and inviting, unless one wants to keep away uninvited guests. What, then, about the entrance to the house of the Church, the entering of persons into the community of the faithful? Can the entrance be easily recognized, or must one enquire about it from someone? For centuries this did not pose a problem: becoming Christian and entering into the community of the faithful, the Church, took place through Baptism.
Faith is personally encountering Jesus Christ and becoming his disciple. Continuous effort is required in order to think as He thinks, to be of the same opinion as He, to live as He lived. St. Cyprian of Carthage was once asked, "What would you do to convince a person of Christianity?" He responded, "I would let him live with me for one year." What currently happens to those adults interested in the Christian and Catholic faith who are received into communion with the Church and who wish to enter into this home, the Church? This question is often posed by the people of the Nordic countries. Due to changes of Church and society, no longer are all children baptized as infants, as in some instances, parents want to let the children decide about matters of faith by themselves; in other instances, the parents themselves have left the Church. In our Nordic countries there is, however, a growing number of converts; that is, people originally from other Christian communities and Churches, who wish to become part of the Catholic Church.
For these adults, who are in search of the Church's entrance, the Second Vatican Council has revived the way which had existed from almost the beginning of the long history of the Church: the Catechumenate. This Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, which came into effect in 1972, was meant especially for the "young Churches" of Africa and Latin America. Conversely in Europe, today often the only way to prepare for Baptism is by receiving private instruction from a priest. Fortunately, the catechesis for adults offers us in the Nordic countries an excellent opportunity to preach the Gospel to both those who are searching as well as to the parishes.
The Catechumenate is not a door to the Church, but rather a way, which should last for a sufficiently long time—according to experience, at least one year. Why is this? Being a Christian presupposes becoming a Christian; the decision to give oneself and one's life to be governed by the Lord Jesus Christ requires development. It may be that people become interested in the Christian faith and, particularly, the Catholic Church after having experienced and participated in one of the great feasts of the liturgical year. The liturgy and communality have drawn them to the Church. Some have experienced God's closeness, which has lit a fire in the search and longing to proceed towards Him. These are good and important preconditions, although alone they are not enough for making the decision.
Additionally, one needs to settle one's ideals, values, expectations and hopes for life. The relationship with God and Jesus Christ must grow and mature, deepen and be able to overcome challenges to the faith. To meet these ends, the Catechumenate offers different phases on the way to becoming a Christian, each of which is started solemnly with its own rite. The person feels a compelling force through the liturgy and catechesis, which results in a living and lasting growth into communion with the Church. Those who are baptized when being received into the Catechumenate are asked for example, "What do you ask of God's Church?" Answering this requires a process of reasoning and decision.
Later during the Catechumenate, the candidate is initiated into the Christian doctrine, he participates in the feasts of the liturgical year, and learns better and better to explain and understand the happenings of everyday life based on the Gospel. With this he naturally needs help, as one cannot be a Christian or become a Christian alone. Consequently, the way into the Church is always a way which is walked within a community. This community is found in the Catechumenate groups (they are the Church in miniature form). In addition to those who ask for Baptism or convert the groups also include some members of the parish, a priest and sponsors, who remain present with those being baptized.
Also, the liturgical feasts and the phases of the Catechumenate assist them on their way. For example, in one such celebration, those asking for Baptism are given the "Our Father" prayer, which they may pray with the parish henceforth. In this way, the baptismal candidate grows step by step, to take his place in the parish. The candidate learns that being Christian means also taking responsibility for the life of the parish, and giving one's strengths and gifts to be used, in order that the parish be living and growing. The celebration of becoming Christian through Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist forms the summit of the Catechumenate. However, the Catechumenate is not only a good opportunity for the baptized or converted to follow the path which leads into the Church; it also offers a great opportunity to the parish itself. As the sponsors accompany the candidates who go before the parish, questions are raised also about their respective Baptisms and belonging to the Church; each candidate questions his own faith and voluntarily asks to be baptized and to be received into communion with the Church. It then becomes clear that the Church does not only have a mission; it is the mission itself and it cannot relinquish the duty of acting accordingly.
The Catechumenate makes one sensitive to the task of this mission, which has been given to all Christians: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20) When people come to us and ask, "How may I enter?" it is not enough that we guide them to priests or others working in pastoral tasks. Parishioners are also needed, who prepare the newcomer a kind and friendly reception, and are willing to share with him their own faith. This sharing enables the parishioners to strengthen their faith and renew their Baptism.
The practice of the Catechumenate with its rites and celebrations helps in its part to revive the sacramental signs and rites. There are plenty of these symbols and rites, especially in our Catholic liturgy. However, habit and obviousness accompany the danger that the meaning and meaningfulness of these holy rites is obscured. Supporting a person desiring Baptism or converting on the way of Catechumenate may itself become a catechesis for the parish, during which also active Catholics can regain the richness of liturgy and can be nourished by it. Here in the Nordic countries we are already using the Catechumenate in some parishes. Let us imagine that even more parishes would begin to take advantage of the Catechumenate and a larger amount of those asking for Baptism might grow in this manner on the way towards communion with the Church. Through this, what could change in our parishes? New groups would be formed, the members of the parish would have the possibility to again find their faith, the newly-baptised who are inspired by the Holy Spirit would commit actively to the parish, for example as catechists, lectors, etc. The responsibility for others would grow, as the members of the parish would be concretely responsible for the soon-to-be-baptized person in need of support. The consciousness of the mission of the parish and the whole Church would grow, and the connection between life and faith would become clearer. The parishes would gain a attractive and radiant power and, as a consequence, draw more people to themselves. In this manner, beginning the Catechumenate would aid the renewal of the whole parish.
We bishops wish to encourage all the faithful, priests, parish councils, pastoral councils and the councils of the different religious orders to discuss within themselves and ponder this: can a Catechumenate be founded in more parishes, and if so, how could it be done? We would like to encourage—maybe one step at a time—that the different phases and rites would be realized for the adults who are preparing for Baptism and for the reception into full communion with the Church.
We wish you God's blessings for the approaching Season of Lent.
+ Anders Arborelius OCD Bishop of Stockholm
+ Czeslaw Kozon Bishop of Copenhagen
+ Bernt Eidsvig Can.Reg. Bishop of Oslo Administrator of Trondheim
+ Peter Bürcher Bishop of Reykjavik
+ Teemu Sippo SCJ Bishop of Helsinki
+ Berislav Grgic Bishop-Prelate of Tromsø
+ Gerhard Schwenzer SS.CC. Bishop Emeritus of Oslo


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Wednesday 30 May 2012
Another magic moment: the late winner against Cove
It has been virtually glory all the way for AFC Wimbledon since the club was formed in 2002, but for a lot of supporters, nothing beats the early years in the Combined Counties League. That feeling of hope and expectation, indeed a new beginning, of that first 2002/03 campaign, is remembered by many. After an excellent response from readers of the official website for your favourite moments, two supporters selected our landmark victory against Cove on Saturday, 24 August, 2002. The 3-2 victory, thanks to a late Lee Sidwell goal, was the first home league win for AFC Wimbledon and the first of many on a road that would eventually lead to the Football League.
Richard Brazier, a 51-year-old season ticket holder at AFC Wimbledon, has followed the Dons since December, 1976. While he regards THAT Danny Kedwell penalty last May at Manchester as a magical moment, he says the Cove win provided "a more obscure, but equally exciting moment".
After attending the 2002 World Cup in Korea, Richard recalls how he felt in the early days of AFC Wimbledon. "I went from being frankly a bit disinterested in what was going on, to being obsessed with the club before even seeing a game and I think we felt a good start in the new guise was absolutely vital," he said.
A 2-1 win at Sandhurst meant that AFC Wimbledon did make the perfect start, but the Dons, then managed by Terry Eames, lost their first home game against Chipstead. That left the AFC Wimbledon faithful hungry to see their side win for the first time at home and 3,180 packed into Kingsmeadow for the Combined Counties Premier match against Cove. In fact, the demand for the match was so great that the gates were opened at midday and 1,000 fans were already in the stadium at 1.00pm.
Richard has great memories of the match and indeed the magical moment when Lee Sidwell struck the winner two minutes from time.
He recalled: "Much to the frustration of the 3,180 crowd in attendance, including 50-plus Brighton fans, who were brilliant on the day, Cove were 1-0 up at half-time and we found it really difficult to control the game. After Neil Robson made it 2-2, we thought we might snatch a winner, but we almost lost it. I think most had resigned themselves to just a point, but in the 88th minute up popped Lee Sidwell. I was standing right behind him in the stand and his shot went like an arrow into the far corner (my memory is that it was a better shot than it actually was, but who cares). It was probably the most excited I had ever got at a game, up to that point, even after 35 years of watching and we all just leaped on top of people who we had never met before. There was a fantastic sigh of relief at the final whistle and rounded off with a loud chorus of Seagulls, Seagulls for the travelling fans. I was on such a high after the game, which made the horrible Ash defeat two days later even more difficult to bear."
Fellow AFC Wimbledon fan, Edd Paul, also chose the winning goal from Lee Sidwell as his moment to cherish. Edd, aged 18, who now lives in Raynes Park, can remember re-enacting the goal on the train home as he was brought up in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
He said: "I remember it was an absolutely mental game, there were about three goals in a matter of minutes at the start of the second-half and we had come from behind twice to level the score at 2-2. Then, in the 89th minute up popped Lee Sidwell to scuff in a winner, it was an amazing feeling, and I remember re-enacting the goal on the four-hour train ride back to the Midlands. The only thing I was equally excited about at that match was getting Carlo Castronovo's autograph!"
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Post Mumbai, investors are watching4 min read . Updated: 07 Dec 2008, 10:23 PM IST
Post Mumbai, investors are watching
Post Mumbai, investors are watching
Of the 200-odd past columns posted on our website, few get more commentary from visitors than "Who will rule the 21st century?," a piece we wrote in 2007 predicting continued US economic leadership, with India and China coming into parity in a matter of decades. As for the question of which country would offer a more attractive environment for foreign investors, we essentially took a pass, saying that only time would tell how well India and China would each capitalize on their huge advantages and handle their complex challenges.
Since that column appeared —it's available on The Welch Way, www.welchway.com—not a week has gone by without our receiving at least a dozen questions that continue to press the matter. Readers have asked: Where should foreign direct investors place their bets? China? India? If both, in what measure? Usually we just set these questions aside, reasoning that there wasn't much more we could say.
Sadly, since the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, there now is.
We love India. Its people are bursting with intellect, creativity and positive energy; its entrepreneurs, with rare indomitable spirit.
Over the past 20 years, India has proven it can educate managers and front-line workers alike. And while it has struggled with road and energy infrastructure improvements, it has managed to muddle through while making real progress.
c1bef894-c430-11dd-94b6-000b5dabf636.flvBut today India is being tested as never before. And in the coming months, the world, and in particular the global business community, will be watching for the answer to a crucial question: whether India can overcome its greatest obstacles to advancement. Not just terrorism, but India's many well-known internal challenges.
Look, like too many other countries today, India is no stranger to terrorist violence. Its Parliament building was infiltrated and at least a dozen people slain in 2001, and countless other terrorist attacks have occurred in New Delhi, Jaipur and the state of Assam, leaving thousands dead. Even Mumbai has been struck before: seven synchronized train bombings in 2006 killed 186. Some of these attacks have been carried out by home-grown groups. But the country is embroiled in a long-standing regional conflict with Pakistan (and, as a result, Afghanistan), and no one can dispute that many of India's terror incidents have been perpetrated by outside forces.
None of this, of course, is news to India's foreign direct investors. What will be news in the months ahead is how India's government responds. Because the attacks in Mumbai, striking as they did at India's financial heart, have shown just how risky doing business in India might become. If other countries' experiences serve as any indication, India's future remains hopeful. The events of 9/11 revealed severe weaknesses in America's homeland security apparatus—just as the Mumbai attacks did India's—and yet the US swiftly put together a multi-pronged response. Similarly, Spain and Britain bounced back strongly after devastating terrorist attacks in 2004 and 2005, respectively. Their governments redoubled anti-terrorism measures and their people rallied.
The people of India will also rally. But even if they have the will to fight back, can the Indian government as well? The changes required in homeland security operations will be massive. The country, for instance, is reported to have only 3,500 intelligence agents for 1.1 billion people. Compare that with the US, where the FBI employs 13,000 special agents for 300 million residents. Perhaps more daunting is the issue of whether India, with its 22 official languages and dozens of disparate political parties, can implement the needed changes with due expertise and speed.
The country is currently led by an honourable man, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, but his toughness has always been an issue, and with elections several months away the opportunities for political mischief will be many. Moreover, India's ability to execute a complex, coordinated programme could very well be hobbled by the country's byzantine bureaucracy, which too often operates as little more than an employment agency.
With such a mixed picture, all that foreign companies can really do right now is provide their people with additional security—and wait. In the meantime, some investors are sure to think about tilting the balance to China. That's understandable. Despite persistent worker protests, the Olympics this past summer left little doubt about the country's ability to manage itself on a massive scale.
But China isn't really India's biggest economic challenge right now. India is. How its leaders respond to the Mumbai attacks will tell the business world what it wants and needs to know—not just whether they should pull back from India, but just how risky pushing forward will be.
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|Descent of the Tundra Songstress!
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|Episode Information
|Descent of the Tundra Songstress!
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|September 15, 2016
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Descent of the Tundra Songstress! (ツンドラの歌姫、降臨!) is the twenty third episode of the Aikatsu Stars! Anime Series. It aired on September 15th, 2016.
"The Lucky Seven of Four Star Academy" is where if you collect every wish, something will come true! Yume and Laura, start looking for these wishes, but they can't find the seventh "Tundra Songstress" who is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Yuzu Nikaidō of S4 is at an event, and announces that her show is going to be replaced by another idol who is about to make a guest appearance.
As Yume and Laura sit in the cafeteria, they discuss how shocking it is that it's already been half a year since the began their Aikatsu at Four Star Academy, and Yume is reminded how Anna is always talking about originality. Yume asks Laura what she thinks her originality is and she thinks for a bit and replies it is maybe her energy. Yume is disappointed by this because she feels it is too generic, and comments that Laura has her unique rock star style, which Laura says she couldn't found it if not for Yume, and that it's Yume's turn to find her own originality.
Meanwhile at Lilie's house, inside her bedroom Yuzu offers her a ticket to her next event, telling her that she always wanted to have Lilie watch her perform. Lilie looks out the window and says that she would be delighted to attend, now that the weather has cooled down and it is nearing autumn. Yuzu asks her if she's read all the books on her shelf and she replies that she had.
Later on, in cafetaria, Koharu enters and tells them about Four Star Academy's seven lucky stars. She explains that if they can find all of them, their wishes will be granted. Yume is excited about this and wants to look right away.
Laura describes the first lucky star as an emblem with four stars, that whoever finds will shine just as bright as the stars. Koharu noted that it's like S4's logo, and then Mahiru, hearing the conversation, told them she might found what they're looking for. They find on the sports field the four stars described. The next lucky star is described as "say a prayer to the endless world" and at first the girls are confused but then head to the changing room and open a mirror reflecting an array of mirrors behind it, seemingly endless.
Next they must find the tiny fairy, and they find her dancing.
The next is "if you find a beautiful person in the art room you will become just as beautiful". The girls go to the art room and wait a while, they don't find anybody, until they notice a painting called "Beautiful Person" hanging on the wall. They then ask the woman in the painting to lend them her beauty.
Next they must "dance to the rhythm of time", they infer that this refers to the clock in the library as it's the only clock in the school which plays music. They go to the library and dance to the rhythm that the toys in the clock play on violins, Arisa finds the girls dancing in the library and gets mad and asks what are they doing there, they're not supposed to be there but Yume asks her to let them finish the dance.
Next they are told to listen to the music of a tiny piano on night. They go to the music room and find a large piano, but later hear music from the other side of the room and find a tiny piano hidden within the book shelf.
On the next day, at the backstage of Yuzu's performance, while stretching to practice for her show, she feels a rush of cold air and notices Lilie has come to see her. Yuzu then asks Lilie to help her stretch and so Lilie sits beside her and presses in her back hard, causing Yuzu to laugh remembering that they would stretch together like this as kids. When Lilie presses so hard that Yuzu can't handle it, she comments that "Lilienne, you haven't changed a bit" and seeing her struggle to remain balanced Lilie tells Yuzu she hasn't changed a bit either. She reminds Yuzu that failure lies in giving up so she tries to stretch anyway even with Lilie pushing up against her back.
Outside of the tent, Yuzu encounters her manager. While talking with him Yuzu offers Lilie a spot in her performance, which was unexpected for her, until Yuzu assures her that she nailed it even on such moments, like when she have to play on two roles on the drama due to one of the performers suddenly getting sick on the main event back then. Lilie then quotes Anne of Green Gables saying that jewels encrusted within the earth can not shine, that only jewels with time to polish shine brilliantly, which Yuzu understands to mean that she needs time to prepare. Yuzu then offers to devote some of her practice time to Lilie, but she says this will mean Yuzu has less time to practice than scheduled. Yuzu says it's not a problem at all and Lilie agrees to appear on stage.
Having found the first six, Laura reads about the last lucky star, the Tundra Diva who brings a chill to that which she touches. The girls are confused and don't know where to start. Outside on the bench Yume says that since they found the first six they can call it a victory, but Laura reminds her that their wishes will only come true if they find all seven, and that Yume does want to find her originality, right? Yume agrees and decides they will find the seventh lucky star. She also asks what is a tundra, and Laura explains that it is a region covered in a layer of ice.
Back in the cafeteria, the girls find Miki and Yuri who discover that they're looking for the seven lucky stars, as eventually do all idols at Four Star Academy. Miki explains that the Tundra Diva is an actual student of Four Star Academy, called Lilie Shirogane, and she is also a senior manager but is not currently attending school because of health issues. She also says that she will be returning soon, but Yume wants to find her right away. They also ask what is the meaning of the tundra part and Yuri says it is rather hard to explain, and advises them to look for a video of her from last year on the school computers. Miki and Yuri also explain that the seventh lucky star changes every year, and asks them to guess who the Greek statue outside the school is, and Yume says it's Tsubasa. They take this to mean Tsubasa was the seventh lucky star last year. The girls then go to the computer lab and find a video of Lilie, which causes a chill to run up Yume's spine.
After Yuzu's performance, Lilie steps on to stage. Her peers instantly recognize her and say they're glad she's returned and cheer for her. Lilie then performs "Dreaming bird" for the audience and it is very popular with the crowd. After the performance, Yuzu congratulates Lilie on her comeback and give her Vienna coffee for the hard work.
Meanwhile, back in the computer lab Mahiru comments that while they found the seventh lucky star, originality must by gained by one's own effort. Yume then decides that they all should have catchphrases of their own, like Lilie is the Tundra Diva. While Yume tries to find the perfect catchphrase for herself, Koharu comments that Yume's search for her originality is far from over.
- Lilie Shirogane
- Yuzu Nikaidō
- Yume Nijino
- Laura Sakuraba
- Koharu Nanakura
- Mahiru Kasumi
- Tsubasa Kisaragi
- Yuri Ashida
- Miki Katsura
- Arisa Sakamoto
- Although she doesn't appear in person, Ako Saotome is shown for a brief moment in a picture on Yume's phone, alongside the other first years.
- This episode marks the debut of Lilie Shirogane.
- The Green Shadow Coord makes its debut in this episode.
- Dreaming bird makes its debut as an insert song.


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Escape from Japanese summer
For the month of August, I returned home to California, USA, to visit my family and friends. What made this a special trip, though, was that my Japanese friend, Takumi, came to stay with me and my family for two of those weeks. It was his first time in this country, so of course, I packed our time together with American style fun and beautiful scenery that only California has to offer.
San Francisco Cable Car on Pine Street by Fred Hsu licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
We regrettably couldn't make it to San Diego, my college town, but we visited many other iconic places to make up for it. I live in the San Francisco area, so that immediately checked one off the list. In addition to that, we saw Lake Tahoe, San Juan Bautista, Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, Los Angeles, Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Gilroy.
This is a picture of the famous Lake Tahoe. We drove six hours to visit my friend Allie, and her fiancé, Anthony. The weather was perfect, and we did many outdoor things. We went hiking, jet skiing, and swimming in the lake. I've never seen such clean and beautiful water! This was a new experience for both Takumi, and myself.
I have two sets of grandparents. My dad's parents have lived in the quaint and quiet town of San Juan Bautista for 15 years; this is a view of their backyard. We spent a lot of time with them, because they really, really love company!
San Juan Bautista is a small and famous historical town, mostly controlled and preserved by small business owners. It has many antique shops that my grandmother and I visit every time I return to America. My grandmother (in the blue shirt) and I brought Takumi to our favorite shop, owned by two sweet, elderly women. They were so excited to meet him! He bought some presents for his family, and the ladies hugged him and kissed his cheeks as thanks.
My grandfather on my mother's side lives in Los Gatos. He decided to throw a party at his home for my and Takumi's return from Japan, so my entire family joined together and ate a delicious dinner that my uncle prepared for us. This picture is a view of Takumi and me playing "fetch" with my grandfather's dogs in the backyard.
Santa Cruz beach from wharf with people on sand by Runner1928 licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Next, we visited Santa Cruz with my friends Shea, Danille, James and Ashley. Santa Cruz is famous for an amusement park called "The Boardwalk" located right on the beach. It has some of the oldest rides in the world! This day was spent jumping in the ocean, screaming on roller coasters, eating really unhealthy food, and playing arcade games.
I mentioned before that we spent a lot of time with my paternal grandparents. On this day, we visited Carmel and Pebble Beach with them. Carmel is famous for its clear, clean, and pristine ocean view. Unlike Santa Cruz, which is a tourist attraction, Carmel is built as a historical site for a really peaceful and relaxing time. In this picture, I wanted to visit the same rocks I used to climb as a small child. For some reason, it seemed a lot easier when I was younger!
I thought this picture was so cute. It's my grandfather and Takumi talking about boy things while my grandmother and I do girl things a little further behind. Pebble Beach is really a perfect place for some family bonding time.
This was a great day. Much like the Kobe Outlets, Gilroy has a famous outlet mall, as well. I have a rule: if something was made in America, I should buy it there; if something was made in Japan, I should buy it here. It's a smarter purchase, because it's always less expensive that way! We were so surprised to see the discounts at outlet stores such as Kate Spade and Coach for Men. All of our purchases were something like 70% discounted from the same items sold in Japan. It was amazing! It's always great to feel like you got a good deal.
Lastly, of course, we had to go to Los Angeles. My mom, her boyfriend, Takumi and I all took a five hour road trip to Universal Studios, Hollywood. We spent two days there, comparing it to Universal Studios, Japan. Apparently, the Jurassic Park ride is exactly the same, down to the smallest detail. But, unlike USJ, Harry Potter World isn't finished yet! Even so, despite that small setback, Los Angeles was an amazing trip, along with all the other cities we visited. I was able to introduce Takumi to my family, friends, and home state, and we really enjoyed every minute of it.
- quaint:趣のある、古風な
- paternal:父方の
- pristine:手つかずの、汚れていない
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Historical auction at The Cliffe Hotel
A meeting of two local businesses at the Ludlow Women in Rural Enterprise summer exhibition resulted in the discovery of a major auction held in the town more than 80 years ago. The sale of furniture and household goods at The Cliffe Hotel in May 1928 was so big that bidding for the 636 lots took two days to complete. Contents included early English furniture, silver, Sheffield plate, antiques and paintings as well as many items of Indian and Burmese origin collected by the owners during their travels. Ludlow solicitor, Humphrey Salwey, built the house in the mid-19thcentury and it was his daughter who arranged the sale prior to letting the property to tenants.
Today's owner of The Cliffe Hotel, Helen Jones, was delighted with the find. 'I was thrilled to discover so much about The Cliffe especially as the auction catalogue included a room-by-room description of its contents. The history has really brought the house to life and is already proving of great interest to my guests.'
Jill Ming of Building Beginnings who carried out the research said, 'The sale proved a fascinating record of a wealthy Ludlow family's belongings in the early 20th century. The descriptions were so detailed I was able to picture the house with all its furnishings which really helped with writing its history.' Another WiRE member Julie Mellors was on hand to photograph Helen and Jill with the completed history at the network group's summer meeting at The Cliffe Hotel.Press


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The Chicago Botanic Garden Learning Campus is envisioned as a gateway to the natural world for kids and their families. As nature increasingly becomes a distant concept for children plugged into the digital environment, our work encourages direct engagement with plant life, and the natural cycles of nature in order to reconnect our youth to the ecological world. As the idea of "getting dirty" in the outdoors becomes more of an abstraction for children, we have designed this garden to highlight process, transformation, and creative discovery in this four season landscape experience.
The overall concept is guided by strategically located elements that focus on natural materials and systems. A series of play mounds and an encircled stone stream define the framework for the proposal. Within these two areas, opportunities for individual exploration and group learning are integrated into the canopy and earthen experiences. Kids of all ages are considered in these various types of discovery from fossilized imprints of seeds and leaf structures in the stones and wood planking to the various landscape typologies that transform over the seasons.
芝加哥植物园将是一个为青少年群体提供的教育和娱乐的园区, 设想为儿童及其家庭通往自然世界的门户。随着大自然越来越成为城市儿童的一个遥远的概念,我们的工作旨在鼓励与植物生活和大自然相接触,以便将青少年群体重新连接到生态世界。 我们设计了这个花园,突出了芝加哥植物园这个四季都存在的景观体验


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Buoyed by the success of her first movie- NH 10, Bollywood star Anushka Sharma has decided to produce one more film. Titled as "Phillauri", this would cast Diljit Dosanjh and co-produced by Foxstarhindi. Announcing this through twitter, the beauty said – "Happy 2 announce our next production venture – PHILLAURI, with @foxstarhindi & costarring @diljitdosanjh, Suraj Sharma."
Diljit Dosanjh is making his debut in Bollywood with Udta Punjab opposite Kareena Kapoor whereas Suraj Singh is the actor who grew to fame with the adventure drama Life of Pi.
Anushka said, "Phillauri has a unique premise. It took almost 100 years, a crazy Punjabi wedding and rank strangers to complete this love story, and that's the crux of the film."


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ABSCBN's Bantay Bata 163 and Mothers for Others
gathered Manila's moms and their families together for a charity brunch event at The Dusit Thani Hotel to celebrate Mother's Day by way of a Children's Couture Fashion Show directed by Ariel Lozada.
The event was hosted by none other than Tessa Prieto- Valdes
Celebrity parents and social personalities whose children walked the runway for a cause included:
It was a very successful event partnered together with Dusit Thani and Lifestyle Asia Magazine *media partner* (with the team in attendance),
One Mega Group's Tiu family was also in attendance
as well as other sponsors like Megaworld. Mini activities were prepared at the lobby of the Dusit ballroom by Party Perks
and a family portrait session was offered by photographer Raymund Isaac (in cooperation with Canon)
Events photographer Willie Saw on the other hand, was walking around snapping photos of guests as they enjoyed bites of Magnum in between smiles.
Guests admired the beautiful floral arrangements by Roberto Blancaflor and feasted on the wonderful Crossover buffet of Dusit Thani w went home with Olay beauty products
Villa del Conte chocolates, Colours, as well as other special treats.
Click thumbnails below to see who else attended the event:
What a well- organized and well- attended event. Congratulations to Bantay Bata and Mothers for Others for mounting this Mother's Day brunch. Funds raised from the event will benefit pediatric heart patients.