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My patient with an intellectual disability sits in a wheelchair, with enough capacity to mention the word "cancer" and to start crying, but not enough to follow the subsequent thread of conversation in which I tell him that there is no good treatment for his disease. As I struggle to keep my explanation simple and use gestures to describe toxicities like fatigue, hair loss and vomiting, he smiles. The smile illuminates his bright and youthful face and breaks my heart. His sister tells me she has devoted her whole life caring for him and only placed him in residential care when his physical needs grew beyond him. Here, she visits him every day.
Her face registers surprise that in this modern era of medical miracles, I can say there is nothing I can offer her. She nods at my concern that toxic chemotherapy with no proven benefit and the lack of a patient's ability to promptly report side effects could prove a prematurely deadly combination. She then suggests that even without treatment he could have years of good health; I disabuse her of this notion too and feel woeful. I try bringing him into the conversation but the interpreter tells me the patient keeps repeating the same words. I console myself that those words are not fear or pain.
The consultation is coming to an end and the burden of my momentous pronouncement on a patient's fate weighs heavily upon me. These days, patients come armed with their rights, readings and demands. They travel far and wide for opinions, leave messages and send emails, all to seek out what's best, as is their right. Yet, here is my voiceless patient and his soft-spoken sister, dignified, accepting, relinquishing crucial decisions to me, an utter stranger to them an hour ago. When they leave my room, nothing will be the same again.
Being comfortable with a medical decision doesn't mitigate the feeling of moral responsibility. My patient smiles and regret gnaws at me. Does his disability cloud my advice? Does it render his life less valuable? In fact, he seems more adored and cherished by his family than so many others. The people with the least voice need the most advocacy but what form should that advocacy take? Perhaps it's okay to invoke a common (if not universal) view that the consolations of futile chemotherapy are fewer than the rewards of a life lived well until the end. But having known him for an hour, who am I to decide? His sister now expresses a wish to let him be as happy as he is and not lead him towards unnecessary suffering. This seems entirely reasonable but I wonder if she is simply tired and overwhelmed. Feeling stuck, I ask if he has a doctor I can call.
"Oh yes, his GP is great!", she says, her face lighting up.
I can see why. The doctor happily takes my call and expresses a thorough knowledge of his patient. He is so warm that I find myself telling him about my dilemma. He listens before advising me that chemotherapy would be inappropriate and the patient wouldn't cope with the toxicities. He reassures me that he will continue to see the patient, thus avoiding the logistics of hospital appointments. The patient listens to all of this without registering too much but his sister is visibly relieved. Thanks to the GP, the air in the room feels lighter and the decision to avoid chemotherapy easier.
Afterwards, I find myself reflecting on the GP's valuable contribution. It put my own mind at ease but also served the patient's best interest in a way that I never could have done alone. Yet, it seemed noteworthy because this kind of shared decision-making that involves a specialist and a GP is rare. For all the talk about teamwork, there is a lack of communication between specialists and general practitioners which has a real downside for patients. The growing numbers of patients with chronic and complex diseases needing lifelong management end up as recipients of fragmented care with no single coordinator, a role that has traditionally belonged to the GP. But this is difficult for GPs who are kept out of the loop through delayed discharge summaries, absent correspondence or simply a lack of respect for their role.
A Danish study on the communication between specialists and GPs concluded that specialists find GPs hard to contact while GPs themselves disagree. Merely half of GPs feels their questions are addressed appropriately by the specialist, whereas specialists think this number is considerably higher. Specialists complain that GPs often don't follow their advice. GPs rate their compliance much higher. Both parties want to talk but in practice, they don't. Another study on communication between doctors about cancer patients by the same authors revealed similar frustrations.
While the subject of doctor-patient communication has gathered attention, inter-professional communication remains on the sidelines. Hospital-based care often takes place in a vacuum, with the onus on the patient to convey complicated details to the GP. To be honest, there is also a whiff of institutional arrogance in the belief that hospitals are the place where the most important care occurs, which results in GPs being accorded a peripheral role. Contacting a GP is considered an extravagance in a time of pressed resources but as everyone knows, an unsupported patient is far more likely to fail a discharge than the patient who has a trusted GP to fall back on.
But while we hail general practice as the backbone of our healthcare system, it is not always capable of bearing the load. It is indeed hard to track down GPs, especially when they work odd shifts in different clinics. The quality of medical records is variable, in hospitals and in general practice – just ask any doctor grappling with a true emergency. Under current arrangements, not all GPs are prepared to manage chronic and time-consuming medical problems. It's concerning how many patients freely admit to seeing two GPs – "one for the medical certificate and the other for real problems." GPs of the second type find themselves overwhelmed. Meanwhile, hospitals get a skewed view because they see patients who bounce back, not the ones who are kept out.
As a hospital specialist married to a GP, I have a close impression of the very different pressures and levers that govern our work. But the only way forward is mutual respect and the appreciation that when specialists and GPs don't communicate, it's the patient who suffers.
That evening, I go home feeling grateful that I could lean on my patient's GP. It eased my burden, helped the patient, and invited prudent use of precious healthcare resources. Yet it's so easy to let these opportunities slide. No patient should have to remind doctors to write a letter. No doctor should consider one field of work more important or more consequential than another. All of society benefits when doctors talk to each other.
- Ranjana Srivastava is an oncologist and a Guardian Australia columnist


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Our Trade Stand Secretaries pride themselves on producing a wide variety of traders and a strong diversity of product ranges. Furthermore we have a Charity stall policy which is designed to stop our visitors being asked for donations, tombola or similar at every turn as can be the case at some other Shows. Please do support the Charities that are on the Showground.
There are two main Trade Stand areas. Firstly there is the long standing trade stand area adjacent to the roundabout and bounded by the Domestic and fur and feather marquees. The second area is found on the opposite side of the main entrance road to the cattle show.
Many trade stands have a traditional agricultural angle but there are many others that seek to fulfil the living and social aspects of life frequently including private schools, wine merchants, cooking ranges, fruit and vegetables, clothing and plants to name but a few.
Each year the Trade Stands and Craft Stalls are assessed by independent judges and a perpetual trophy is awarded to the winner of each section.
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Howdy Readers,
Perhaps, you've noticed a significant decrease in posts to Superversity lately. Perhaps, you are wondering why that is. Or, most likely, it never even crossed your mind one way or another. (Yes, I recognize this is a truly minor enterprise with not all that many readers, but I do appreciate those who have continued to pay any attention over the years.)
Things have changed for me this year. Very dramatically in a short time and, I am happy and grateful to say, they've been on a consistent upward trajectory. I've taken responsibility for my health in major and important ways. I work on it every day what with nutrition and exercise and some spiritual work, too. (Yes, atheists have spirits of a sort, too. Well, I for one, definitely do.)
I no longer rely on standard western medicine and, if the folks at Medicaid/Medicare paid any notice whatsoever to my lack of use of pharmaceuticals and how seldom I am seen by a doctor these days, they would surely see a sharp decline in my need of the lackluster service they most frequently have provided. (Though I will not deny that I am extremely grateful even such as service as the one our government provides is in place for the likes of me.) The fact is, I am doing far better treating myself than my highly stressed, overweight and pill-popping professional is. (Granted, his income is many multiples greater than mine but, I believe he might take a reduction in the flow of greenbacks into his bank account to be healthier than he now is, poor fellow.)
Since my major time and energy investments go into Project Greg, I have found little time to devote to what seems like trivial pastimes at this juncture in time. All the things that so willfully occupied my time mere months ago have now fallen rapidly to the wayside. Needless to say, among them are the two WordPress blogs (Superversity and Centaurica) I have endeavored to keep up and running and make somewhat amusing and pertinent these last few years. I have not paid my yearly fees and for the time being won't be. So Superversity is on sabbatical while I start living a real life. A life that had been on hold until I discovered ways of adequately healing myself rather than depending on a system that in too many respects is a dismal failure, IMHO.
I am dedicated to moving forward with my life now that my energy is up to new and better levels and I have determined I want to actually live for as long as I can. When I was in the throes of illness and frequenting the system, I more than not would have preferred an easy out to my then difficult and unhappy life. The good news I can share with all of you is that those days have, I sincerely hope, become the past forever. I'm not going down that road again if at all possible.
I still have many of the same challenges and concerns I had last year, but my approach to dealing with them is radically different and I know I'll be doing a lot more with my future than just surviving. These days I can truly say I am thriving.
And I hope the same can be said for the majority of y'all.
Superversity has been a fun project and I am proud of a lot of what was posted here. Even if no one ever commented on anything but how hot some of the men were. That's life I guess. Just not part of the one I am currently living.
Here's to the Autumnal Equinox which is transpiring as I write this (7:29 PST). I love Fall. It's the perfect time to go out and enjoy nature. You should do that, too. It is so much better for the spirit than politics and atheism and gay rights issues and every damn thing I have thought worthy of attending to here. (Yes, I still think men are beautiful and worth admiring. And superheroes will always be a lasting pleasure despite their purveyors penchant for violence, mayhem, war and death. I haven't become a Tibetan Monk. Yet.)
I didn't fall down the rabbit hole I went surfing through it!
Good fortune to you all. See you the next time I choose to play in this little playground. Whenever and if that might be.


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WWW Virtual Library - Sri Lanka
2000 years of China-Sri Lanka relations :
Literary and numismatic evidence
By WG CDR. RAJAH M. WICKREMESINHE, RTD.
President Sri Lanka Numismatic Society
Literary records in China have established that the earliest contact with Sri Lanka was a mission from China to Sri Lanka during the Han dynasty 206 BC - 220 AD. It took place in the reign of Emperor P'ing 1-6 AD.
The collection of Chinese records about Ceylon documented by M. Sylvain Levy in the Journal Asiatique (1900 AD) provides verifiable data with our records in the Mahawamsa. Prof. W. I. Siriweera and Mahinda Werake documented 13 missions that had been sent to China by the Kings of Anuradhapura between 131 AD and 989 AD. In 428 AD King Mahanama is recorded as having sent a model of the Sacred Tooth Relic Shrine to the Chinese Emperor.
In 527 AD King Silakala sent an ambassador to the Chinese Emperor's Court. Whilst recognising that these two-way missions were of a purely religious nature, the establishment of political relations and securing closer trade contacts would no doubt have been other motives. History records within this time period that the celebrated Chinese pilgrim monk Fa-Hsien visited Sri Lanka in 411 - 12 AD.
With the installation of the Tang dynasty in China 618 - 907 AD closer ties were established with Sri Lanka. Several Chinese monks visited the island in search of the Dhamma, in addition to the many Sri Lankan Buddhist monks who travelled to China. It is observed that after the 8th century two-way missions between China and Sri Lanka decreased. The cause being, the greatest persecution of Buddhism in China that occurred from 841 - 45 AD.
However during the Liao dynasty 907 - 1125 AD, religious ties were re-established by a mission from Sri Lanka sent by King Mahinda V in 989 AD Two hundred years later in 1293 AD, King Parakramabahu III is recorded as having sent a mission to China.
During the Ming dynasty 1368 - 1644 history records a most eventful visit of a Chinese to Sri Lanka, that of Admiral Cheng-Ho. It is recorded that in 1411 AD this Admiral took Veera Alakeshvara the king ruling around Kotte captive to China. Cheng-Ho continued naval expeditions to South-East Asia upto 1432. Literary records indicate that there were exchanges of missions between Sri Lanka and China from 1416 - 1459 AD.
A trilingual inscription in Chinese, Persian and Tamil recorded as having been erected in Galle on his second visit presently lies in the National Museum in Colombo.
Trading evidence through finds of ceramics and coins confirm the literary evidence of contact with China from as early as the Tang dynasty 618 AD to the Sung dynasty 1264 AD. Fragments of different varieties of Chinese bowls have been unearthed in the ancient Anuradhapura monastic sites, at Polonnaruwa and Mahatitha, as well as in surrounding areas.
The largest hoard of Chinese coins ever found in Sri Lanka almost a hundred years ago in Yapahuwa, had consisted of 1352 coins. 381 of these coins were made available for analysis by Francois Thierry of the Paris Museum in 1991. There had been 256 coins of the Northern Sung (976-1125 AD) and 114 of the Southern Sung(1127-1264 AD) dynasties. H. W. Codrington in 1925 had analysed Chinese coins found in the island hitherto and listed the finds as from Polonnaruwa, Yapahuwa, Kurunegala, Matale, Kalmunai, Talaimannar and Kurukkalmadam. Three of the coins analysed by him had been from the Tang dynasty and all the others from the Northern and Southern Sung dynasties. Individual collectors have over the past 30 years reported random finds of a few Chinese coins, from other locations too.
The most recent 'large find' of Chinese coins has been reported from a village on the Buttala-Passara road. The find reported, as found in a rock-crevice had comprised approximately 200 Chinese coins belonging to 13 Emperors from 998 AD - 1722 AD belonging to the Northern Sung, Ming and Ch'ing dynasties, and over 2000 Nagapatanam coins struck by the Dutch for use in Sri Lanka in 1675 AD.
It is of interest that among these coins were a large number from the Ming dynasty not found in such numbers previously.
The Ming coins belonged to three Emperors 1403 - 1644 AD and four Rebel/Supplementary rulers of the Ming from 1644 - 1678 AD. Of the coins of the 3 Mjing Emperors of interest to Numismatists in Sri Lanka is the coin of Emperor Ch'eng Tsu 1403 - 24 AD, which was the coin currently used during Admiral Cheng-Ho's voyages. The 'reign title' on this coin is Yung - Lo, weighing 3.67 grams and 2.1 cm in diameter. (See illustration).
The Nagapatanam copper coins were one 'cash' coins and had comprised 95 per cent of the hoard. Nagapatanam was a fort, situated on the South Eastern Coast of India, and was captured by the Dutch from the Portuguese in 1658. Codrington and Scholten certify that 50, 25, 15, 10, 5, 4, 3, 1 cash coins had been struck by the Dutch for use only in Sri Lanka. (See illustration). Among the Chinese coins in this 'find' had been about a dozen Dutch counter-marked coins.
The finder had observed that the 'V.O.C.' monogram counter-mark with a 'C' above was, as used by the Dutch to validate non-Dutch coins between 1655 - 1660. A coin of Emperor Hsi Tsung 1621 - 27 AD with the mint mark occurring on the reverse of the coin, weighing 3.76 grams and 2.1 cm in diameter is illustrated. That this coin has been found along with Nagapatanam coins struck in 1675 AD by the Dutch is significant, in analyzing the time period when the 'hoard' could have been deposited.
Chinese round coins are derived from Jade discs and had first appeared in China in the 4th century BC. These early Chinese coins had a round hole in the centre. Coins with a square hole are however dated to Qin Shihuangdhi who established the Qin dynasty in 221 BC.
Square holed coins continued from this time period for 2000 years as the standard Chinese coin. The coins were generally carried in a 'string' and normally comprised a 1000 coins referred to as a 'guan' which became the unit of currency.
Most genuine Chinese coins can be dated precisely by their 'nianhao' (reign title). Due to the popularity and heavy demand on Chinese coins, foreign imitations had been in existence particularly from the 13th to the 19th centuries where the coins were generally smaller in size and lighter.
These immitations were of South East Asian origin including Vietnam and from Japan. Reading the characters of a Chinese coin can be attempted, commencing with the top character, the bottom character next, the right there-after and finally the left character, to complete the 'reign title'. (@SUNDAY OBSERVER)
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Dinner was fabulous tonight! We all gave it 9's and 10's and Daniella gave it a 7! WIN!
This recipe is one of my very favorites from Nutritious Eats.
Of course, we had to tweak it a bit for our diets. Gluten free buns, substituted milled flax seeds for wheat germ, and if you are keeping it vegan, no Worcestershire sauce. I missed the taste of that stuff and went ahead and added it. And it was GOOD! I also did not have lemons, so I used lime juice. And completely forgot garlic. So here are my adaptations to her fabulous recipe!
1 (14 ounce can) black beans, washed & drained
1/2 cup gluten free old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup finely diced red onions
2 teaspoons gluten free soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire (if strict vegan, omit)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon tahini
1 Tablespoon milled flax seeds
1. Place drained, rinsed beans in a medium sized bowl. Mash with a fork until chunky consistency.
2. Place oats in a blender of mini food processor and blend to a coarse powder. Add to bowl of black beans.
3. Add remaining ingredients into bean/oat mixture and stir until well to combine. Pat down mixture with spoon and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let chill and allow flavors to meld together.
4. Preheat oven to 350 OR preheat a large skillet depending on how you want to cook them. Using your hands divide black bean mix into 4 sections. Form burger and place on cookie sheet to bake 15 minutes per side at 350 degrees. Serve on gluten free buns.
BUT WAIT! Top these babies with avocado and then this broccoli slaw. You WON'T regret it!! You will be getting cruciferous veggies in the broccoli slaw and it is so stinking good!
Go here: http://www.nutritiouseats.com/spicy-lime-cilantro-slaw-and-meal-planning-monday/
12 oz bag broccoli slaw (pre-shredded broccoli, carrots & red cabbage)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced red onion (~ half onion sliced on the vertical)
1 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced (mine was super hot so I used 1- if yours are mild, add up to 3 jalapenos)
1/4 cup lime juice
1-2 Tablespoons olive oil (I omit this for just myself)
1 Tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Stir everything together in a bowl and try not to eat it with your hands. Or maybe that is just me!
Nutritious Eats is a fabulous food and nutrition blog. She is not a vegan, but her recipes ROCK!


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You know you're in for an unbelievable, breathtaking journey when you find a game from the makers of Uncharted. Those of you who haven't experienced the latest in mental game-play, should definitely get your mitts on the Uncharted games. Every time they release a new game it actually blows you away.
The gameplay is unreal, the graphics are shocking and the storyline keeps you hooked in for hours of entertainment. Now the same makers of the Uncharted series have released a new experience in gaming, a genre-defining experience too. The game is called The Last of Us, and it fundamentally looks unreal.
After watching the new trailer in the player above you will realise just how sick this game is going to be. Having only just been released the reviews are coming in thick and fast, all positive ones too. It's one of the highest rated games of 2013 and is most likely going to be the best game released this year.
About the game…
The Last of Us is a genre-defining experience that blends survival and action elements to tell a character driven story about a population decimated by a modern plague. Abandoned cities are being reclaimed by nature and the remaining survivors are killing each other for food, weapons and whatever they can get their hands on. Joel, a ruthless survivor, and Ellie, a brave teenage girl who is wise beyond her years, must work together to survive their journey across what remains of the United States.


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Our new life is so amazing here at the moment. A lovely new house, a new area to discover and excitement still very high for our family.
And next month the twins turn three. Three-years-old. Wow. Where has the time gone?
They are funny. Laugh out loud funny – and so silly. They still find things exciting, amazing, thrilling and wonderful. Even simple things, like a walk. Or a trip to the local park.
But the tantrums and 'diva strops' are currently rife. And the fighting between them is truly relentless. And honestly – it's wearing me out.
We seem to go through phases of arguments. For weeks it will be horrendous, and then it is all rosy again. And then another stage will come – and bring with it another level of arguments. We are currently in a really difficult phase of not even being able to be civil to each other at times.
A friend once said to me (about the twins arguing) that it must be so hard being in the same space as another person, all day, every day. And she was right. If I was in somebody else's pocket from the moment I woke up until the moment I went to sleep SOME element of that person would annoy me. And boy oh boy does that apply to Harry and Lottie.
But. The problem is, that Harry and Lottie just cannot seem to play (or be) alone. They always need to be in the same corner of the room, the same square of the bouncy castle, the same cushion on the couch or next to each other at the kitchen table. And, as much as I try my best (I try SO hard) to encourage them to split up, and spend a little time apart, they always, always migrate back to each other.
"Play alone" I say. "OK Mummy" they nod, and then will end up rolling around the floor screaming and fighting again only minutes later. I will even physically split them up, and put them into separate rooms and even this does not deter them. Seeking each other out again. This part baffles me. Because why do this if the other person annoys you so much? Maybe they just cannot bear to be apart, even if it is in a negative way.
I cannot work out if this is a twin-thing, or a sibling-thing, or that they are only three-years-old. For they still really are very little. They are my first children too, and so I have nothing else to compare.
I have always been pretty good at taking them out and entertaining them. Soft play, the park, walks. And they are better when we are out. But with all the best will in the world you cannot spend every minute of the day out of the house. And the moments where we try and have down-time and 'relaxing' are the worst.
I think a lot of it stems from dropping their nap lately. They are still pretty tired during the day, but will not go down anymore. Because the afternoon seems the hardest time. And this behaviour is probably also that it is the summer holidays? Boredom and a lack of routine perhaps. And maybe it is partly due to the house move and this huge change that we have been through in our lives. Playing up for attention maybe?
Whatever it is – I am drinking far more latte, complaining to Hubby more, and taking MANY more deep breaths in and out. I have tried the naughty step, taking away favourite toys, and saying "Wait until your Father gets home". Nothing appears to work.
Hubby and I have therefore this weekend just discussed trying spending more time on our own with one of them – to try to encourage a little more independence and for them to develop themselves away from each other a little more. Whilst we love the fact that they have an amazing twin-bond, we also believe that they need some time apart each week. Even if it is only a few hours. We have therefore decided to try an activity at the weekends – separately. Perhaps Harry starts football, and Lottie tries ballet. Hubby and I will swap who we attend with each week so that we get to spend time with each one regularly. If anything this will be a nice way to spend Saturday mornings, and then get back together and all discuss what we have been up to.
I have no idea if things will improve, or if it just a phase, or if it makes matters worse. Who knows?
However if anyone does have a magic wand then do please send. Or answers on a postcard please.


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The Plan-Track-Analyze process: choose a task to be accomplished, set the Pomodoro timer to 25 minutes and work on the task until the Pomodoro rings, then take a short break. Track your accomplishment day by day and improve your productivity.
Give the advantages of Pomodoro including focused work, frequent breaks to refresh, less distractions, etc without having an extra workflow. Gather raw data on the effort expended and other metrics of interest. Track all the completed pomodoros, discarded pomodoros, log unplanned, urgency and interruptions. View the records of applying the Pomodoro Technique, and learn to measure yourself, observe how you work, and develop the value of continuity.
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Create a Huge File
In the early 1980s PC Magazine published a utility called Makebig, which let you create a very large file on your hard drive. You could use a defragmenter to move the file to the front of the hard drive, then delete the file so you could put your swap file in that space. Is there any way to do this now, with or without the utility?
Damien B.
We won't guarantee that forcing your swap file into a particular location will improve performance, but you can create a file of any size using nothing more than what's supplied with Windows. Start by converting the desired file size into hexadecimal notation. You can use the Windows Calculator in Scientific mode do to this. Suppose you want a file of 1 million bytes. Enter 1000000 in the calculator and click on the Hex option to convert it (1 million in hex is F4240.) Pad the result with zeroes at the left until the file size reaches eight digits000F4240.
Now open a command prompt window. In Windows 95, 98, or Me, you can do this by entering COMMAND in the Start menu's Run dialog; in Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP enter CMD instead. Enter the command DEBUG BIGFILE.DAT and ignore the File not found message. Type RCX and press Enter. Debug will display a colon prompt. Enter the last four digits of the hexadecimal number you calculated (4240, in our example). Type RBX and press Enter, then enter the first four digits of the hexadecimal size (000F, in our example). Enter W for Write and Q for Quit. You've just created a 1-million-byte file using Debug. Of course you can create a file of any desired size using the same technique.


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Adobe has delivered a new version of its enterprise toolset, the Adobe LiveCycle Enterprise Suite 2.5.
Adobe made the announcement on Oct. 25 in conjunction with its annual Adobe MAX developer conference in Los Angeles.
New capabilities in LiveCycle ES 2.5 include enterprise mobility for improved multiscreen delivery of applications, an enhanced framework for building enterprise rich Internet applications (RIAs) and real-time collaboration to empower organizations to interact with customers in more meaningful, personal ways, said Sydney Sloan, director of LiveCycle solution and product marketing.
ES 2.5 enables organizations to provide their customers with consistent and contextual experiences across channels and devices according to their customers' own preferences, Sloan said.
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"Many enterprise systems were not designed to deliver fluid, intuitive experiences online," said Rob Tarkoff, senior vice president and general manager for the Digital Enterprise Solutions Business Unit at Adobe. "Businesses are losing productivity among customer-facing employees, and customers are frustrated with accessing services. Customers expect to interact with business applications or services in the same way they do when shopping, connecting with colleagues and friends, or booking a vacation. Further, the ability to begin a personalized experience at the desktop and seamlessly continue the task on our mobile devices is imperative.
"Forward-thinking organizations recognize that delivering these consistent experiences across screens to customers is a competitive advantage. With the introduction of LiveCycle ES 2.5 and new solution accelerators, Adobe is enabling businesses to deliver these intuitive experiences that transform the Web into a true online interaction hub for customer acquisition, service and communication."
For organizations with complex multichannel or multidevice customer contact requirements, IT systems are challenged to keep pace with mobile and social customer adoption and meet customer experience expectations, Adobe said. New to the LiveCycle ES 2.5 family is Adobe LiveCycle Mobile ES 2, which extends process management, data capture and content services to mobile devices, providing true enterprise mobility, Sloan said. LiveCycle Mobile ES 2 integrates with back-end systems and enables intuitive mobile experiences for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone and Windows Mobile devices.
Moreover, organizations can provide more social experiences by creating user-centric RIAs that embed real-time collaboration including chat, voice, video, screen and application sharing to their customers. For the developer, LiveCycle ES 2.5 provides a standard toolset and methodology for design, modeling and development of user-centric enterprise RIAs, Sloan said.
And LiveCycle ES 2.5 enhances a company's ability to improve customer service and operational efficiency by extending existing business processes to the point of customer interaction by leveraging the ubiquitous Adobe Flash Platform and Adobe Reader.
"The South African Revenue Service has a well-known social contract with the public that stipulates we must respond quickly to citizen requests," said Christopher Belford, chief information officer of Interfile for the South African Revenue Service, in a statement. "Using Adobe's solutions, we developed a customer experience that can be used across multiple channels, from print and web portal, to branch/on-demand print and offline. The system makes completing and processing taxes faster and easier. We have not only modernized our processes but have created an intuitive, engaging experience that matches the needs of South African citizens and positions the agency as a leader in tax and revenue collection worldwide."


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I sold 10x over my goal and grew my list by 30% with Farideh on my launch team. There is no way I could have done that without her help. Launching is hard. Farideh is a life-saver and you need her.
Farideh is a wealth of strategic launching know-how! Having emotional, technical, and logistical support during a launch empowers you to serve your audience with clarity and heart.
Effective Facebook Ads that deliver high return on investment is something that all my e-Course clients struggle with. I am so impressed with the way Farideh starts with a strategic framework for your ads, helps you to pick the best strategy to achieve your goals and then takes you through how to set them up step by step.
Farideh's knowledge of tech and Facebook ads is something I didn't have, but needed to make this launch a success…. Working with Farideh is amazing. She's knowledgeable, professional and easy going. Plus, she helped make my launch successful and stress-free. That's as good as launches get!
I love how Farideh takes the overwhelm out of something we all tend to resist like crazy (even though we *know* it can lead to direct ROI!). The way she breaks each step into simple (often melodic) chunks is as delightfully refreshing as she is.


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h/t to Section 15 for finding this one:
There is comic brilliance, and then there is comic brilliance with exquisite post-modernist satire, done with impeccable execution. Brilliant.
(The real tragedy is that all three brave Stormtroopers pictured here would eventually be killed in the destruction of the second Death Star, just five years later. Contributions to their widows and children are being taken up by the Intergalactic Imperial Loyalist Fund. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.)
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I was on my way to the Death Star that morning...
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text: In the last year often pop up articles, blog or forum posts (like this), asking for a very low cost of free edition of Delphi. Most of them build up a business case for the use they would made of it, although noone tries to build a business case for Embarcadero to demonstrate releasing a free edition is sutainable and won't impact revenues, or increases them. Let's analyze the motivations most advocates of a free release bring.


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Take Two Asprin and Cash Out While You're AheadAugust 10, 2009
Still haven't made it back to the comforts of Georgia, but I have found my laptop and a Wi-Fi connection. The little lady and I have been doing our parts to keep the lights on at the Beau Rivage the past two nights.
In addition to way too much poker playing, I have suffered through a great deal of smack talk from the Bayou Bengals (they still aren't claiming Ole Miss or Miss St. in these parts). Apparently, our struggles with Knoxville had nothing to do with David Cutcliffe, it was all John Chavis's defenses. They are planning on tasting sweet revenge in Athens this year. The Associated Press: Chavis won't blame talent if LSU defense stumbles
In addition to way too much poker playing, I have suffered through a great deal of smack talk from the Bayou Bengals (they still aren't claiming Ole Miss or Miss St. in these parts). Apparently, our struggles with Knoxville had nothing to do with David Cutcliffe, it was all John Chavis's defenses. They are planning on tasting sweet revenge in Athens this year. The Associated Press: Chavis won't blame talent if LSU defense stumbles
"You won't hear me say, 'Hey, we don't have any talent,'" said new defensive coordinator John Chavis, who goes by the nickname Chief, a nod to his Native American heritage.Despite being reassigned, Chip Towers is still providing quality Bulldog coverage. I still cannot understand the decision making process on Marietta Street...On the subject of his article, I totally agree with his assessment. We should not expect to see Ealey unless he is going to be used on return teams. Given what we have seen from Carlton Thomas I do not think that is very likely. Georgia tailback Washaun Ealey tries to make an impression | AJC College Sports Recruiting
"There's no question in my mind that we have the talent to be a very good defense and we're going to expect to be a very good defense," he continued on Sunday. "I'm not standing up here making any predictions ... but when we walk out on that field, we expect to be a championship defense."
The talent level of LSU's defense was never more evident than in last year's Chick-Fil-A Bowl, when the Tigers mauled Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets' triple-option offense, which last season averaged 377 yards and 26.2 points per game, couldn't score a touchdown against LSU.
But there is so much more to being a running back for the Bulldogs. They run a pro-style offense and it's pro-style in every sense of the word. Think about it for a minute: On any given play the tailback in Georgia's system is either being handed the football, pitched the football, faked the football, thrown the football or is providing pass protection.thinkingbulldog gets right down to it and his thinking can be a little scary. Rich Man, Poor Man « Thinking Bulldog
Absent a true mental breakdown, the only thing that can stop the Gators juggernaut is the little ol' Bulldogs from Athens. Florida can stomach a loss in the West (and did in 06 and 08), but some team from the east has to manage to not only beat Florida, but also manage to lose only one other conference game all season. That would knock the Gators out of the SEC championship, and thereby the BCS title game. No other team in the East has a prayer of accomplishing both of these feats except the Dawgs.
Surely Florida's coach, Mr. Smilin-Laughin-Jokin-Around Guy, knows this. Georgia's the only team that can keep them out of Atlanta. The hopes and dreams of the civilized, non-jean-short world rest upon those little ol' pups from the piedmont.If you, like me, are inclined to drink lots of Bourbon and mock Chris Fowler, then Dancing in the Endzone takes a look at your opportunities. Dancing in the Endzone: Where will ESPN Gameday be in 2009?
Week 9 has the Cocktail Party, but CBS means, once again, probably no Gameday in Jacksonville.Football on the Brain makes an interesting comparison... College Football Games in September to Look Forward to- Part 1 « Football on the Brain
Its kind of like the Georgia football team is like the character, "Turtle", on the HBO show, "Entourage." In the past few episodes people like his friend's agent Ari and rapper 50 Cent have been dogging Turtle about being nothing without his movie star buddy Vinny Chase or his famous girlfriend Jamie Lynn-Sigler. Will Turtle ever start his dream limo company "Lim-Hoes" without the help of Vince and Jamie Lynn and will Georgia be able to win without Knowshon and Matthew?


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Link to sign up to the class here.
She also wrote this interesting article on emotional pain trapped in your body, which is a topic very relevant to those of us with fibroids.
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So, i'm sure some of you have heard, the Sci Phi Show got nominated for a Hugo this year, which is extremely awesome and thanks to everybody who voted. You can expect the show to be back soon, but I may need to rework things a bit to get the time involved under control.
If you would like to help out or guest host an episode please let me know.


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Hello Everyone,
I'm using Puppet 4.5.3 and on two of my nodes I got this error :
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Quick Wedding Flowers Delivery
The Best Way to Buy Low Cost Flowers for Your Wedding
Make your wedding really special. It depicts your style. Your guests will remember for years what you did to make it so smart. You could make it trendy, elegant, funky or fun- its your signature style. Not everyone can spend too much money on a wedding, however special it maybe. To work within budgets is sensible. Weddings are important but so too are honeymoons. You would want to take a special holiday with your spouse at the start of your life.
Flowers are an essential ingredient at your wedding. They add the class and glamour to your wedding. Cheap wedding flowers can be bought if you apply your mind to it.
Where and how to buy cheaper wedding flowers?
1. Flowers, if aesthetically arranged, simply do the trick. There cost then is immaterial. There is a large variety of cheap wedding flowers to choose from. You could have a look in the wedding flowers gallery. The cheaper options in flowers are Hydrangeas, Carnations, Daisies, Mums, Babies� breath and the seasonal flowers.
2. Event managers and wedding planners, with all their experience at doing up weddings, are a big source of relief. They just carry the whole show on their shoulders. But, they come with too many costs. Its not that gorgeous weddings cannot happen without them. Thus to eliminate them, really saves costs. Take a look at a wedding flower gallery and you will get so many ideas as to how to do up the flowers yourself. You could attach pretty satin ribbons to the flower bouquets or arrange the cheap wedding flowers with fabrics, to give that perfect finish to your arrangements.
3. Unimaginable as it may sound but sometimes the local grocery stores also keep cheap wedding flowers that you would like to use for your wedding. They will show you around their wedding flowers gallery and you can select from the variety they have. Flowers like Jasmines, Gardenia and Freesia work wonderfully as centre table arrangements. There is nothing overpowering about them. You would not want to bring out the allergies in your guests. So, to place softer and less fragrant flowers is a good idea.
4. Try and have your wedding at the time when there are no holidays around like the Valentines Day etc. Flowers are more in demand then and so become quite expensive. Cheap wedding flowers can be found when they are in season.
5. Instead of having to buy flowers, if you have your wedding at a venue where the garden is in full bloom, you will really save on bucks. The whole place looks like a wedding flowers gallery and an outdoor wedding always has huge appeal.
6. Weddings in gardens do look lovely, but here you have to organise for patios, awnings, or white open air tents just in case Mother Nature decides to make a crash landing to ruin affairs.
Flowers are sold according to grades. Look for ga from wedding flowers gallery but do not compromise on quality. Grade 1 is what you should buy to give that touch of class to your most memorable day in life.
Best Bridal Prices
There are several great reasons to buy your wedding dresses and apparel. They have been selling wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses for over 31 years and they have over 39,000 products listed online.
When you place your order, they process them immediately and place them immediately with the designer manufacturer. They are also an authorized retailer of every designer manufacturer.
An important aspect when planning a wedding is to plan ahead. By planning far enough in advance, you can save yourself a lot stress. When buy a wedding dress, or dresses for your bridesmaids, flower girls, and mothers, always try to plan at least six months in advance. This is especially true if you are ordering designer dresses. If you are in a hurry, or haven't had a chance to plan that far in advance, you should check out the selection of dresses that are in stock and that can be ordered and shipped immediately. Enjoy your shopping for your perfect wedding gown and the beautiful bridesmaids dresses to compliment your gown.
Wedding Dresses
The wedding dresses that they sell come directly from some of the most well known wedding dress manufacturers in the world. Selecting your wedding dress is made easier, because you can search by designer, style, fabric, neckline, sleeves, and price. This selection process really simplifies your shopping and gives you beautiful photos show you can compare the different wedding dresses.
Bridesmaids Dresses
The dresses for your bridesmaids should definitely compliment your wedding dress. Their large selection of designer bridesmaids dresses are available in a wide variety of styles, colors, and fabric.
As with the wedding gowns, it is very easy to search for and select the perfect bridesmaids dresses for your wedding. The great part about searching on the Internet, is that if your bridesmaids live in different cities, you can still all be looking at the same dresses! No mailing of magazines and catalogs, just look at the dresses online.
Flower Girl Dresses
If you are looking for the perfect dress for your flower girl. When ordering the dress for your flower girl, you will need to remember that it can take up to 16 weeks once the dress is ordered. Children tend to grow fast at that age, so take into account that your flower girl will probably be a little bigger for your wedding. Most flower girl dresses are available from 2T-16. If you need your flower girl dress in a hurry, you should check out their in stock selection that can be shipped immediately.
Mother's Dresses
Mothers of the bride and groom always want to look their best and be supportive of their children when it involves their wedding. Mothers need to coordinate with their daughters and plan ahead when selecting your dress. Mothers often get wrapped up in helping the bride select her wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses, but often wait until the last minute to select her dress. Spend the time to select the dress that will make you look gorgeous and make your childrens wedding day special.
Wedding Shoes
To compliment your beautiful wedding dress, and dresses for your bridesmaids and flower girl, you will want the perfect wedding shoes. You can select the perfect wedding shoes by designer, price, fabric, style, heel, and width. You and your bridesmaids will have a great time looking through the immense selection of wedding shoes for your special day!
Bridal Veils and Headpieces
Once you have selected your perfect wedding gown and wedding shoes, you might want to look at the wide selection of bridal veils, tiaras, hats, or crescent combs to complete your wedding apparel. You can select your headpieces by designer, style, fabric, and price.
Las Vegas Wedding Reception
How to Choose a Venue for Your Las Vegas Wedding Reception
Many couples find Las Vegas an ideal location because of the vibrant night life and ease of preparation for a wedding. For the happy couple Las Vegas offers a variety of options. You and your fiancé will find it convenient to hold a reception here because there are many different types of venues to choose from.
Here are some tips that can help you choose a location when you are planning to have a wedding reception in Las Vegas.
Make a decision on what is most important for your wedding reception to be a success. The number of guests that you have invited will determine the size of the reception area. It should also compliment the theme of your wedding. Further, choose a venue that you can afford so as to avoid the financial strain that will come with the burden of clearing your bill. Walk away if it is too expensive and look at other options. To make a reception more affordable look for a venue that includes linen and centerpieces.
The location of your wedding reception venue should be considered in terms of the convenience to your guests. If you are from out of town, and you are planning a Las Vegas wedding, be sure to choose a wedding reception facility within easy distance of the Las Vegas strip. Choosing a wedding reception venue close to the strip or with easy access to public transport is preferred for out of town guests.
When you are looking for a venue, do not rush into making a final decision, consult with the venues wedding planners as they will have better knowledge of your requirements and if they can accommodate you. If you are planning a Las Vegas wedding reception from afar be sure to find a venue with an event planner you really connect with. A good event coordinator will make sure your reception comes off without a hitch. Be flexible with your wedding date in the event that the venue of your dreams is already booked.
Most reception halls have their own menus but you are allowed to customize so that your guests can get what they want, including your own culinary preferences. Buffets are generally less expensive than plate dinners and most couples prefer the cheaper alternative with the option to pick your own menu.
Having taken these points into consideration, you will find that Las Vegas is as good as any other state in comparison. Your family, friends and guests will not be disappointed. Needless to say, there is an abundance of entertainment spots in the city and this serves as an attractive location after the wedding ceremony and reception is concluded.
A wedding reception venue like The Wedding Room would be a perfect choice for your Las Vegas Wedding reception. Only minutes from the strip, with affordable wedding reception packages to suit every happy couples needs.
When Not To Get Married
When not to get married: with such high divorce statistics are there any indicators when to say no? Reading various reports the answer is yes. However, there are some subtle, as well as not so subtle indicators, which should make you think twice before saying yes.
Here are some questions to ask yourself: but they will only give a true indicator of when not to get married if you answer truthfully. Either sit down with a close friend, or by yourself, and address the pros and cons. Some questions may be applicable to you, others may not. A close friend is more likely to be more challenging of your answers.
It is not a question of how may questions you answer yes to. An example of when not to get married is if there has been abuse of any kind. The answer should be a resounding no. If you still wish to give him/her a chance then at least they should be prepared to acknowledge their abuse, enroll in, and complete an appropriate programme. You should enter this marriage with your eyes wide open.
A true scenario of when not to get married:
I sat down with my close friend the day before her wedding. I said to her: imagine I am a good alien who is going to abduct and protect you. When you return everything will be OK; the wedding will have been cancelled, the groom pacified, the parents understanding, the presents returned and your guests understanding. This I will do for you. She said no, everything was all right.
A couple of years later, after her divorce, she admitted two things to me (a) she married to spite her mother and (b) she wished she had said yes to the alien abduction, but just didnt have the nerve. She married her ex because he reminded her of a famous cricketer whom she admired.
Finally, the old saying "all good things are worth waiting for dont be in such a rush to say yes.
Print your own wedding programs : We can help.
Wedding bulletins are not difficult to make using our wedding program templates:
The first thing you need to do to begin preparing your wedding bulletins is download the correct template for the bulletins that you have selected. You may also be using an insert if you have a lot of information to print. Templates for wedding program inserts are also available for you. When you download a template you will notice that it is in a very plain font. Don't worry about that yet, we'll make it look nice after you have placed all of your wedding information in the template.
Remember, we're doing this one step at a time. While most people do not need an insert, when you begin editing your wedding program you might discover that you need more room to print everything that you want to say. In that case, you will need to order inserts to give you more printing area. It's easy to buy them when you buy wedding programs from us. Just check the box under your wedding program selection to add inserts to the wedding program order.
OK, Great, you've downloaded your wedding program template. Now, using Microsoft Word, open the template. You're going to notice right off the bat that you don't know any of the people listed on the template. The template is also not very attractive at this point. Don't worry about it. Just change all of the names and dates and places etc. to reflect your wedding service. We'll make it look nice after you have entered all of your wedding information.
Fantastic, You've downloaded your template and changed all of the wording in it to reflect your own wedding ceremony. If you've been following the directions carefully you should have an informative wedding program that looks terrible. After you have edited them they could look something like the images below.
Click on the first image below to get an idea of how inserts are used in wedding programs. A new window will open and you can click through the pages. Wedding Bulletins for Christian Brides
So, Let's make your wedding programs look nice. Remember, we would be happy to "dress up" your programs for you if you would rather not deal with it. You can, at any time, just attach what you have to an order and we will make it look nice for you.
Start at the top of the left column. This is most likely where you have the bride and grooms names and the date and place of the ceremony. We are going to work our way down the program in a methodical way.
- Begin by highlighting that entire area where the bride and grooms names are. Then select a font that you like. A nice one would be Script MTB. It's script but not difficult too read. While your at it, change the font size to 12pt (for starters) You may want to go back and change the font size of the bride and grooms names to a larger size. I like to use 16pt. (but only for the bride and groom)
- Now, Go down the left column and change each of the main points to the font that you have chosen.
- After I have changed the main points to my favorite font, I like to go back and change the song titles and the participants names to a block font. (Times New Roman is what I usually use). This way it breaks up the wedding program into readable "Parts" that can be easily followed during the service.
- I try to make the left column of the wedding programs end with the "recessional". You will probably have to go back and adjust the spaces between the lines in order to make the recessional end at the right place at the bottom of the page.
- Now begin working on the right column of the wedding programs. I like to begin with the names of the parents. I like to begin by changing all of the titles to the same font that I selected for the left column.
- After the titles have been changed to a nice font, I then go back and change the participants names to "Times New Roman"
Your wedding programs should be starting to take shape at this point. You will need to use some imagination while working on the groomsmen list and bridesmaids. If you have a lot of them you may want to center the word "Groomsmen" and then center the names on lines of two or three grouped together underneath. This will save space and it will also be very attractive. The "Thank you" paragraph can be on the back of the wedding programs or printed at the bottom of the right column.
By now you should be far enough along to use your own imagination. Of course you can place your order for wedding programs and attach the template as you have it now and we would be happy to complete your wedding programs for you.
Find other ideas for your wedding programs at BrightHub.
Questions to Ask a Wedding Photographer before Hiring Them
It is likely that most people will have attended a wedding at some point in their life. Even so, it does not mean that they know and understand the overall process involved in a wedding celebration. The truth is that there are many complications involved before the wedding as you will need to talk to a lot of people first. Sorting things out among the many vendors available can be time consuming, tiring, and stressful. However, since this is only a once in a lifetime event for most people, it is all worth it.
One of the most important aspects in a wedding is hiring the right wedding photographer. After all, the photographs they capture will serve as the some of the cherished memories for things to come. The photographs captured gives you glimpse of a moment in your wedding frozen in time. This is why it is crucial that you hire the right wedding photographer for the job. When looking for a wedding photography is comprised of seasoned wedding photographers and they know what to do exactly when it comes to capturing some of the best moments in such a momentous occasion.
If you do not know of any reputable professional wedding photographers in your area and are looking to hire based on recommendations given to you, upon making an appointment, here are a few questions you need to ask your prospective photographer for the event:
Ask if they are insured. This is very important as this will serve as your protection. A wedding photographer should at least carry public liability insurance.
Ask their rates and packages. One of the best ways of getting the most out of a wedding photographer is through their packages. Some may offer free prenuptial photo shoots. However, do not always fall for such freebies. Instead, try to identify first if they have what it take to properly cover the wedding shoot that will make them hirable. Simply think of the freebie as a bonus and not as a deciding factor when hiring a wedding photographer.
Ask them if they contract their service. It is important that all the terms agreed upon are written in contract so that you do not get surprised on the big day that there will be additional charges to cover certain aspects of the wedding. Additionally, make sure that the person you booked as your wedding photographer will be the one attending and taking shoots at your wedding.
Who Else Wants More Savings?
These days it takes a lot of managing and planning to be able to be able to limit expenses and have more money to save. Fortunately there are quick and easy steps that can be done to increase the chance to save that not a lot of people are able to notice.
Choosing Quality Items
If you have had the chance of seeing discounts and promos on different products and have been convinced enough to spend your money more than one time then chances are you were fooled to buy items that do not necessarily have enough quality that you expect.
Sadly the market works this way with quite a few brands willing to cluster and put up sales for multiple amounts of the products because it either does not have enough quality or are about to expire from its usual quality, so be vigilant and ensure that you do not fall victim to this circumstance.
Paying for Basic Investments
Whether it is a new car, a house or even auto insurance being able to select priority investments turn out to bring you more savings in the long run without you noticing it.
Yes, the fact that you are able to put in quite a considerable amount of money to pay for these investments may seem like added expenses but the truth of the matter is this will assist you on future unforeseen circumstances.
Being Practical and Hands-on
An increase of demand for a lot of different services over the years means that more and more people are spending money on tasks that they could actually do themselves but due to circumstances of being busy and lacking the time convenience to do so, are willing to pay for the hired help.
Staying on the practical side and ensuring that you most daily menial tasks on your own will really be able to add up to your current savings because a lot of these service companies charge quite a high rate for their personnel.
Preventing Impulsive Purchases
One of the many damaging traits that can really contribute to the decrease in savings and increase in expenses is the attitude of impulsive buying.
No one would have enough courage to admit to this but ensuring that when you need to purchase products or hire services, that these really are needs and not spur of the moment decisions.
The Secret Of A Secured Future
Now more than ever, people have become so much more aware and conscious about being able to have a future that will turn out as they had planned and expected. More and more parents have fine tuned their children's future through purchasing educational plans and even insurance importance is taken very seriously.
Being able to have a future that is sound, especially when it comes to financial stability as well as a better wellbeing is very attainable and easy. Taking things into better perspective and being able to work on it step by step is a positive stride toward the future you have always wanted.
Establish a Concrete Plan
Although it may seem a bit cliché but being able to have a solid game plan when it comes to your future is a very helpful scheme to be able to see and realize if you are going for your personal goals and objectives.
Starting out with very simple planning of daily tasks that you need to perform is good enough practice for complex life decisions, in this way you are get the chance to be very realistic with what it is you need to accomplish and be able to apply to other habits and scenarios.
Aim for Aid and Protection
When it comes to your finances it is also best to have a well thought out guide to be able to ensure that you will have enough savings and investments for your future.
Seek for particular policies and plans that will not only help you but will also see to it that your property is well taken care of, so look up different types of insurances and other deals that will help and aid you in case unforeseen events occur and you are not able to make enough money on your own.
Take Care of Yourself
Often people strive so hard to work that they leave their health on the line and are unable to take care of themselves until something drastic happens to their body.
Looking after your wellbeing may not seem much but making sure that you are doing well is an excellent step to being certain that there is an actual future for you to look forward to and live out.
5 Quick And Easy Steps To Save Up
When money is talked about one of the many issues that will surely be discussed is the different ways and means on how to save up.
There will be some who will admit that this is a task that requires a lot of effort but despite this it is one that can be done without too much consciousness as long as you start out the habit very early in life.
Lay Off Impulses
As a consumer there will always be that need to make an immediate transaction to purchase a new product or try out a unique type of service, sadly though when you do this habit on a regular basis you somehow channel the money that you could have used for your necessities.
Being strict with your budget and being responsible when it comes to your purchases will not only help you use your money for your actual needs as of the moment, but it will also help increase your habit of setting your money aside and saving it for times when you will really need it.
Plan out A Reasonable Budget
There are people who have the talent of finding bargain deals and being very strict when it comes to spending their money and when you are in dire need of saving enough of your money, this is a very important skill to be able to adapt.
At the same time it is also very important that you are able to be very reasonable when it comes to being thrifty and looking after your budget, which means that you still have to make sure to have nutritious food on the table or have decent and wearable clothes for school or work.
Learn to Invest Wisely
If you take a look at the principles of insurance and other financially substantial investments, you will realize that the amount of money that you spend on will actually be able to come back to you with much more value than what you had paid.
So when it comes to purchasing a vehicle, a house and all other high priced investments, ensure that you are well aware of all the details and fine print of these expenses to figure out the amount of money that you will be able to put aside through investing.
Avoid Credit Card Payments
Though the need to have a well earned credit score can have its share of importance, when it comes to making sure that you earn enough savings, having too many credit card transactions can develop the habit of spending more than your actual money.
Being able to prevent yourself from over spending is a good trait when you want to save a good amount of money and under the circumstances when you stay away from using a credit card you will be able to be more responsible with money that you actually have.
Get Rid Of Worry Once And For All
At this day and age there are just so many aspects to every person's life that it seems uncertain what can happen at any time which is probably one of the main reasons why so many people tend to be too uptight and worry so much.
Truthfully being worried does not really get anything done and only adds up to personal anxiety, so to be able to prevent the circumstance of having to worry way too much, it is best to look into practical steps that can contribute to decreasing this kind of mentality.
Seek Help from Others
It does not necessarily mean that when you worry too much that you need to consult with an expert, but being able to look into help from other people would be a great step to relieve yourself from your worrisome mentality.
Consider being with your family or having well spent time with friends so that you are able to vent out your concerns and at the same time have a different point of view towards whatever issues that you often worry about, hopefully through the time you spend with these people you will realize that your worry is not really necessary.
Get Preoccupied
Having enough idle time in a day can contribute a lot in keeping your mind fueled with so many issues to worry about and an excellent step that will surely work to remove that chance of having way too much time in your hands is getting really busy.
Take time to focus on school or work tasks, find a hobby or sport that you can join on a regular, just make sure that you have a lot in mind to make you forget about the general idea of a worried state of mind.
Invest on the Future
If you still find yourself worrying so much, especially when it comes to what will happen to you in the future then the best way to alleviate your way of thinking is to look into getting as much insurance policies that you find necessary.
You may find this silly and condescending but getting insurance is an actual assurance for whatever circumstance that could happen to you in the future and with enough policies that you can avail, you will have enough consideration for just about all the different kinds of unforeseen and worrisome circumstances that could happen in the future.


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Are you going to be staying in a hotel at some point soon? Are you seeking good advice on getting the best value in accommodations? You are definitely about to find out some helpful tips. This post has lots of good intel for the next time you want to book a hotel room.
Before you pick out your hotel you're going to reserve a spot at, check out review sites online like TripAdvisor. This lets you know what others' experiences have been like. Consider what they say to help you make your decision.
When checking for good prices at hotels, refer to online travel sites like Orbitz and Expedia. Input your loyalty info when you are looking for rates online. You may also be able to get good discounts due to AAA or AARP membership.
Check out the search tools offered by online travel sites. Some websites are designed to help you find the best deals. They can also show you what the hotel's average rates typically are, allowing you to see whether you are actually getting a good deal or not. Finally, they can assist you in deciding when to vacation and what to do once you arrive at your destination.
Make use of the room safe to ensure the safety of your electronics when you are not in your room. You should put any expensive items in the hotel safe.
Inspect the room before unpacking. Is it clean and free of mold and mildew? Are the showers, sinks, toilets, etc. properly functioning? Is the room adequately stocked with towels and linens? If you have any questions or notice any problems with the room, immediately call the front desk and report them so that they may be handled. You may also asked to be transferred to a new room if the problem is serious, such as mold or mildew.
Find out if any organization to which you belong offers good discounts. Many organizations provide hotel discounts for members. People often forget about these discounts, which can be 10% or more. This can help you to save some cash, especially if you're going to be staying for a few nights. Within a week's time, you are basically getting a free night's stay.
If you're thinking of taking your pet to a hotel with you, there are some things you need to do first. Be sure that the hotel really does allow pets. Also, take a good supply of plastic bags, such as grocery bags, to clean up after your pet. When making your reservation, ask for a room at the end of the hall to spare other guests your pet noise.
Check out the search tools offered by online travel sites. These kinds of websites allow you to locate great deals fast. They also list the average cost of a hotel room, allowing you to ensure you are receiving an acceptable deal. On top of that, they can help you determine the cheapest destinations.
If you are an AAA member, check into your membership hotel discount. Are you aware that the auto club you belong to may offer you excellent hotel discounts? You can save upwards of 5% on your hotel stays. These savings can really add up if you travel often.
For the best hotel rates, plan your trip weeks or months ahead of time. A lot of hotel locations offer discounts for reservations a month or more in advance. Doing this could save you up to 50 percent off your room, and this holds true with the more elite brands as well.
If you travel frequently, it is wise to enroll in hotel loyalty programs. This type of program provides discounts and benefits for frequent visitors. Rewards can include free hotel stays, upgrades and late check-out times if you save up enough points.
Always book early for that special couples massage for you and your loved one. Frequently, the most skilled massage specialists at the best hotels are reserved by name, so when you plan ahead, you can get the best.
Think about going on a "green" vacation. Luckily, many hotels are around these days for you to choose from. Many newer hotels are environmentally friendly. Eco-friendly strategies are also now commonly adopted by many older hotels. A good travel agent can help you find hotels that are environmentally friendly.
If you run regularly, continue your routine when traveling by bringing running clothes and your GPS. If you want to jog early in the morning, don your gear and then go for it. It will give you a perspective that you'll never get while riding in a car.
The price you are charged for your hotel room is partly dependent upon when you make the reservations. Rooms are typically priced according to availability. If possible, book your room no more than 24 hours in advance. You'll end up with a great deal this way. The hotel is not going to make any money on a room that is unoccupied, which is why the reduce the price.
If you stay at the same chain of hotels often, look into their membership programs for frequent guests. Similar to frequent flyer programs, some hotels have programs that give point for each stay. These points can quickly add up to many perks such as a free night, discounts at the hotel restaurants, spa deals and much, much more.
Join a membership program if you travel frequently. This allows you to earn points each time you book a room. You can use these points to purchase perks in the future.
Vacation "green" if you are worried about the environment. Many hotels offer environmentally friendly standards today. Some newer hotels have been built green and are certified green. Some older hotels choose to use eco-friendly practices as well, making them a good green option. Speak with a travel agent to see if they can help you pick out hotels that care about the environment.
Sign up as an AAA member to make hotel arrangements easier when you are traveling. Your AAA membership will pay for itself right away in hotel and car rental discounts and availability. If you have young kids, find out if they have a free car seat service.
Never use the hotel phone for long distance calls. You can use the Internet to make these types of calls. With a Wi-Fi connection, you can use Skype for your calls. Use these to keep up with loved ones or colleagues back home from the comfort of your hotel room instead of racking up costly phone calls from the nightstand.
Avoid making long distance calls from the hotel room phone. If you don't have a cell phone or the Internet, buy a calling card to keep with you during your trip. Some hotels now provide Skype via Wi-Fi. This will help you converse with those back home without racking up a lofty bill.
Call ahead to your hotels to make certain the swimming pools are ready for your kids. You don't want to get there, only to disappoint your children when you find out the pool is closed.
Check in the bathroom first for bed bugs. This room is usually free from bugs. That is what makes it the best place to start. You can store your luggage there and search the rest of your room for those bedbugs. It's also safe for pets and kids this way.
If you are going to inspect if your hotel room has bed bugs, then start looking in the bathroom. This room is usually free from bugs. So, that means it's the best place to stash your luggage and other belongings as you inspect the remainder of your suite. If you have pets or children with you, ask them to wait in the bathroom too.
You should be aware whether or not the hotel permits guests to have pets in the rooms. If you're scared of pets or have allergies, you may not want to stay in a pet friendly hotel. These hotels sometimes have odors because the carpet and linens have absorbed them. Certain hotels will charge guests extra for keeping pets in the room; however, many hotels' extra charge is very little. Some hotels use the paid fees to clean the hotel more thoroughly.
Smoking Rules
You should know that it is not usually possible to check into your hotel early. Be sure to plan your arrival with that in mind, or you may be sitting in the lobby area for some time. Hotels need to get a room cleaned up before you get to check into it. If you are early, don't expect miracles.
Understand the smoking rules in your hotel, especially if you smoke. Certain hotels provide rooms that are specifically for people who smoke. If you smoke, you should make a specific reservation for this type of room. Some hotels fine guests if they find that they smoked in a designated non-smoking room. This means that you must be sure to obey the hotel's smoking rules.
Don't be tempted to open bottled water! After checking into your room you will probably feel exhausted and thirsty. Finding a cold bottle of water in the little refrigerator may present a temptation. Hotels are really aware of this, and the water will cost you quite a bit more than it really should. Some hotels offer free bottles of water in their gyms. However, to be safe, you should pack some water bottles yourself.
If you are going to use a crib or even a rollaway bed, make sure you mention this at the time your reservation is made. Not all hotel chains do offer these and those that will often have a very limited supply. Certain hotels will even charge a fee for these things. Talk about your needs when you reserve a spot so you don't get surprised with something you won't like.
Save your money when on the road by making your flight and hotel reservations together as a bundle. A lot of travel online sites feature serious savings for anyone who bundles things together. In order to make sure you're getting the best deal, make sure you do a few comparisons.
Know your personal rights when any hotel tries to "walk" you. When you check-in, you may discover the room you secured isn't actually available. The hotel will then "walk" you, or send you out to another hotel. You should try to avoid this; however, if this is necessary, ensure you are provided with the same quality room or better at the same price you would have paid.
You will be able to get a decent room rate if you book during the off season. This is the time that hotel rates are at their highest. Go for the off season instead, as hotels will want to make a deal to sell their rooms. You will have a greater chance of getting a fantastic rate.
Don't pilfer the hotel towels or linens. They might be lovely, but you will be charged for them. If you actually like the hotel's stuff, ask if there is a way to purchase the items.
You can make it a lot better at your hotel if you tip at the appropriate time. You will probably remember to tip the person who brings you room service, but you may forget to tip your maid. People will respect you and treat you better if you tip them.
Sometimes, you can save some money by bundling your flight and hotel. Travel sites typically offers savings to people who book more than one service at the same time. In order to make sure you're getting the best deal, make sure you do a few comparisons.
Some hotels rooms offer good views while others do not. If rooms with good views do not cost more, try to get a room with a nice view. This can make your stay better. So inquire about the little niceties like a good view, or a room that is has special features.
Try to get a hotel upgrade without spending any money. An easy way to get this to happen is to show up on time for when you're supposed to be checking in. Most of the time, the room you reserved won't have been cleaned yet, so the hotel may provide you with a quick upgrade.
Don't pay the price the hotels advertise. This is known as the "rack rate," something that smart travelers never pay. Hotels expect you to try and negotiate the price. Just give the hotel a call to see if you can get a great deal. Take the initiative to get a better price. Many different travel websites will also give you discounts.
As this article has shown you, doing your research prior to booking a hotel room is the best way to ensure you stay at a wonderful hotel. The above information will prove to be of assistance when looking for a hotel. If you use these tips, you are sure to have a wonderful stay.
A special occasion is a great time to book a hotel room. Many hotels are happy to throw in a little extra if it's your birthday or anniversary, but it all depends on who you talk to. From champagne to fruit baskets, there are many things that you might receive. Do not fabricate a story though, as that would not be ethical.


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Despite the fact that the need for structural redundancy has already been recognized by several standard specifications, no criteria to quantify redundancy in design and evaluation of structural systems are explicitly given within these specifications. The purpose of this paper is to discuss both deterministic and probabilistic measures for design and evaluation of structural systems. A comparison of some of the proposed redundancy measures is presented via numerical examples and observations pertaining to the ranges of their applicability are made.
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TORONTO: Three Chinese Muslim detainees cleared for release from the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay have applied for resettlement in Canada, lawyers for the men and a group sponsoring them said Tuesday.
The men are among 17 ethnic Uighurs at the U.S. military prison in Cuba. The U.S. has cleared them for release but fears they could be mistreated or even tortured if they are turned over to China, which says they are terrorists who belong to an outlawed separatist group.
Two of the inmates applied last week and one applied last October, said Mehmet Tohti, a member of the Uighur Canadian Association, a nonprofit cultural organization that is part of the group sponsoring the men.
Canada has refused several requests from Washington in the past to provide asylum for men cleared for release from Guantanamo. Tohti said there has been no government response so far to the Uighurs' request.
Danielle Norris, a spokeswoman for Canada's Citizenship and Immigration government agency, said without the consent of the men she could not speak to their specific cases because of privacy laws.
But Norris said in an e-mail that the department's top priority is protecting the safety and security of Canadians and that a permanent resident or foreign national won't be admitted if there is reason to believe they have "engaged or will engage in acts of terrorism."
Canada — like other countries — has been reluctant to take on Guantanamo refugees.
On Tuesday, the European Union justice chief said European countries that agree to take in Guantanamo detainees may be in line for financial aid. The major parties in the European Parliament are urging EU nations to accept some 45 inmates from Guantanamo Bay, which President Barack Obama has ordered shut down within a year.
Notes prepared for former Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay in February 2007, obtained by The Canadian Press news agency under Canada's Access to Information Act, indicate the Bush administration asked Canada to accept Uighur detainees from China's Xinjiang region who were deemed to be no threat to national security.
"Canadian officials indicated to the U.S. delegation that the men would likely also be inadmissible under Canadian immigration law," says a Foreign Affairs briefing note prepared about a meeting in 2007.
Lawyer George Clarke, whose client Anwar Hassan applied to Canada last October, said Hassan was sent to Guantanamo after being captured in Pakistan in 2002. A judge ordered their release last September, but no country has been willing to offer them asylum.
"At this point he is looking forward, not backward, and wants to get on with the rest of his life," Clarke said in an e-mail.
Seema Saifee, a New York-based lawyer who represents the other two Uighurs in their mid-30s, said Canada could help.
"Canada can show to the United States that it is willing to step forward and help President Obama. It would be a very wonderful gesture of goodwill," Saifee said.
Canadian opposition Liberal Sen. Colin Kenny, former chairman of the Senate's national security and defense committee, said the United States should be left to deal with its own mess at Guantanamo.
"Why should people clean up their dirty business?" Kenny said from Ottawa. "I don't have much sympathy with the Americans for creating that prison."
Kenny, however, said the only Canadian in the Guantanamo Bay prison, Omar Khadr, should be returned to Canada. Khadr is accused of killing a U.S. medic in Afghanistan. Canada's Conservative government has not asked for his return, though Ottawa has come under increasing pressure to bring him back to Canada.
Human-rights group Amnesty International is urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to push for the repatriation of Khadr. Amnesty planned to release a letter to Harper in Ottawa on Wednesday noting that the pending visit of U.S. President Barack Obama on Feb. 19 affords an ideal opportunity for Harper to press the Khadr case.
Khadr has received little sympathy in Canada, where his family has been called the "first family of terrorism." His father was an alleged al-Qaida militant and financier who was slain by Pakistani forces in 2003, and a brother, Abdullah Khadr, is being held in Canada on a U.S. extradition warrant, accused of supplying weapons to al-Qaida.
A U.S. task force has 30 days to recommend where to put the 245 remaining Guantanamo detainees.
In an interview aired Monday on NBC's "Today" show, Obama said he was confident that working with the international community the United States would find a solution to relocating the detainees without jeopardizing national security.
"We can balance those interests in a way that makes all of us proud but also assures that we're not attacked," Obama said.


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To conclude my reports on Daytona Bike Week, a jump into the past.
From its inception in 1937 until the early '60s, the Daytona 200 was run on the Florida beaten.
In 1948, LIFE covered the 12th annual races and reported in its April 19 issue. Now, with unpublished and rarely seen photos from the meet, LIFE opens a window on a long, loud weekend 60 years ago.
A weekend that thrilled thousands of racing fans, scandalized others, and saw 2 people killed and 30 more injured. See the 22 photos of Joseph Scherschel at Time & Life Pictures.


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So this blog is about to get seriously regular. It's been sporadic until now, but that's going to change.
I'm ecstatic, thrilled... no, completely ping-pong-rubber-ball-excited! Today I got offered the job I couldn't have imagined a month ago. It started with a cold call to a school that I admire and thought I might try my luck at, since my Masters is drawing to an end and gainful employment might be a good idea (it seems the bills don't stop coming once the money has!)
The school in question (no names mentioned) unfortunately had no vacancies, but one of their own was about to launch a new school and he gave me a call when he saw my CV. One thing leads to another and after an interview yesterday, I got the call this morning. We're starting a brand new high school!!!
Not just any high school. A proper public high school--you know, the type that are accountable to voters. Serving an under-developed area where the student numbers far exceed the public school system capacity in the area, but on a location tucked in between the mountains with a view of the ocean, surrounded by pine trees and wild flowers.
We'll be starting in temporary structures, with grades 8 and 9. The opportunities are endless: how to bring kids who are behind up to speed; how to create spaces for exploring beyond the curriculum; choosing resources and materials that we want to use; arranging activities and learning opportunities that turn these kids into competent and confident young adults, equipped with what they need; creating a culture, a way of working, that is respectful and productive, critical and conscientized; where what you do is what matters, not who you are. But best of all, we're going to find ways of giving these students the skills that will enable them to not merely survive in the world, but to see the world for what it is, and have the imagination and boldness to deconstruct and reconstruct it far better than anything my generation or our predecessors have made up until now.
So this blog is going regular: I'll try and document experiences and reflections here regularly as the school starts and develops. We're only just in the beginning phases... who knows what will happen over the next 6, 12, 18, 24 months? It's going to be epic! It's going to break ground.
Masisakheni isikolo! Let's build a school!