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Laptop computers are the main choice in computers for a majority of people right now. Being able to work, surf the net or play games almost anywhere provides significant value to many. Keep reading to learn how you can get the laptop that you want for a low price.
Know your budget before you head out to buy a laptop. Think about which type of computer you want and the features you need. Are you looking for a PC or a Mac? Macs are great for graphic artists.
If you are considering purchasing a new laptop and a tablet, you might want to consider a convertible laptop instead. These laptops give you the benefits of both, and you will save money by purchasing only one device.
Consider the laptop's weight when making a decision. Carrying around a heavy laptop can wreck havoc on your back and shoulders; therefore, if you will be carrying your laptop around with you, opt for one of the lighter ones. Just because it is light, doesn't mean it costs more. However, battery life may be sacrificed.
Read online reviews before purchasing a laptop. New laptops always look great and seem like great deals, but you might see that later you would've wished that you knew more about them. By reading reviews, you can make sure that you will be happy with your choice.
Consider what you need your laptop for. This will determine your price range. If all you do is surf the internet, you will not need as complex a machine as a professional graphic designer might. When you take into account the things you do with your laptop, that will let you know the type to purchase and how much to spend.
Do not think you need a gaming laptop for playing a few games. You can play most common games on regular laptops. The extra money you're paying is going to be in vain. Cut back and save a little!
A smart investment to protect the laptop from overheating is purchasing One of the reasons laptops fail is that they get too hot. These cooling pads are inexpensive and can keep your laptop running longer.
Look online for both discounts and coupons you might use in buying a laptop cheaper. Your search may come up empty, but it's worth the effort. You could find out later you were able to save money.
Make sure you're able to upgrade your laptop's RAM if need be. You may not need the memory now, but you might in the future. When you need more space, upgrading can save you money since you won't need to buy a new laptop. Think about this before you buy a laptop.
Consider buying a laptop on the Internet. Those online offers are often much better than you'll find in retail stores. Sometimes, you can even find promo codes to save you even more money. Look online to see if making your purchase over the Internet can save you money.
Test the laptop you want before you buy it. Many people overlook one of the most important features of a laptop – how it physically fits you or the ergonomics. However, you must be comfortable with your new laptop, and it should not affect your wellbeing.
Have an idea about how you will use the laptop before purchasing it. This will help determine which price points you should be looking at. If what you're going to be doing is surfing online, you're not going to need a machine that's too complex like a professional designer of websites may want. By considering what tasks you will be doing on a laptop, you'll be able to choose a machine that best corresponds with your needs.
Once you decide on a budget for a laptop, consider bumping it up just a bit. With technology changing so rapidly, a basic laptop will be outdated and outclassed in no time. With a small tweak upward in specifications, you may find your laptop remains relevant in the market for years to come.
Remember to consider battery life as you shop for your laptop. Even if you'll mostly use your laptop at home, it's still inconvenient to have to recharge it constantly. Look for 4 hours of battery power if you're stationary and at least 5 hours when you're on the go.
Size is important when choosing a new laptop. Although some monitors are as small as 13″, they can be extremely difficult for some people to read. If you are using the laptop as a substitute for a desktop, then a 17″ monitor is probably best for you. If portability is the goal, a smaller version will be ideal.
Before you buy a laptop, think about how long it will be until your computer is obsolete. Basic laptops will not last as long as the more technologically advanced ones. A slight increase can make your laptop last for several years.
A large screen is good to look at and heavy to carry around. A laptop with a large screen is usually on the heavier side, making it a pain to carry around. Large screens also cause the battery to drain quickly.
Think about whether you want to have a Windows or Mac laptop for your next laptop purchase. Some people prefer Mac, but Windows are usually cheaper. Give both a try at your local stores. Go on the Internet and read review to help you make the decision.
The LCD display drains the battery on your laptop. Lower the brightness level as low as possible to make your battery last longer. This will save on power and extend your battery life significantly.
It's important to consider the size when purchasing a laptop. Laptop displays are generally available in sizes between 13″ and 17″. A 17″ laptop is best if you use it as a desktop. If you're thinking portability, then you might want to choose the smaller one.
Don't shop for your laptop just based on a brand name. Brand name products often come with a price tag to match. Take a look at the laptop's specs to see if you can find the same hardware in a less expensive laptop that is high quality. Sometimes you can get great deals from companies that aren't as well known.
Make an exacting list of the things you will use your laptop for. For example, would you like to bring it into the kitchen as you cook to display recipes? If you are going to be using it in the kitchen or bath, consider purchasing a waterproof skin. Use the list to pinpoint the features you must have.
Be mindful of what memory is available for your laptop. Doing this will let you know when it is time to remove programs that you do not use so that you can free up space. More memory being available can help your laptop run much faster.
Computing Power
Change how your laptop utilizes power by changing the power settings. Precise terminology may vary, but in your laptop's control panel you should see something like "power options" that will give you several useful controls. Two very important choices are your display brightness and the amount of time before your computer turns off when not in use.
Most users of laptops are not in need of a great deal of computing power. You don't need a lot of computing power unless you are planning on gaming on your laptop. The less computing power a laptop has, the cheaper it is.
When you're moving a laptop from somewhere that's warm to somewhere that's cold, or the other way around, don't start up your system until you have it at room temperature. Sudden temperature changes can cause condensation within the laptop. Turning it on right away can cause serious internal damage.
Before you shop in a store for a laptop, check prices online. When you have settled on a brand and model, compare across the board to get the very best price. Ensure that you are searching by model number for the best comparison.
Choosing a model without a drive bay will lower your cost and the laptop's weight. All the software you need will transfer via USB or will need to be downloaded from the internet, but you can save big by skipping out on the drives. You can always purchase a portable DVD drive to connect by USB for around $70.
Refrain from starting up your computer unless it is at room temperature. The temperature changes can often make condensation inside your laptop. Turning the machine on too quickly can damage the system components.
Keep the box your laptop was shipped in if you bought it online. This will be useful if you want to ship the computer to yourself down the road. Even if you don't need to ship it, the box will be great for keeping the laptop safe if you need to move.
If you aren't using your laptop, turn it off. Laptops easily become overheated, especially on soft surfaces. Protect your laptop by shutting it off regularly.
To keep your laptop from being stolen, use a bag that is not obviously a laptop bag. Very few people steal diaper bags, so carrying your laptop in that won't clue would-be thieves as to the contents.
Graphics Card
Instead of examining storage numbers and processing power, you should pay close attention to the ports available on the laptop. This will especially be something to look for if you're using older computer accessories around your home. An older printer, for example, needs a serial port to function properly. Know what you are getting yourself into.
Many think a graphics card is necessary for graphic intensive work and games. A dedicated graphics card will greatly reduce battery life and are typically power hogs. A lot of people purchase laptops thinking they require a dedicated GPU; however, many times they don't use it beyond an integrated one's capabilities.
Look at all the operating systems available on laptops that you are interested in. Obviously, Mac operating systems are different from that of other laptops. Some laptops have different operating systems to help you save space on your computer.
If you need a gaming laptop, you are living in the right generation. This makes it easier for gamers to find the right features. If you go in the other direction, research needed features yourself.
Use Ram to speed things up. The cheapest way for your laptop or PC to have more speed is RAM, so buy the most you can comfortably afford or maximum amount the model that you purchase allows. Windows 8 should have 4GB of RAM or more.
If you ever need to ship or mail your laptop, make sure that it is in an appropriate shipping container. Shippers generally have boxes that are used solely for shipping laptops. Buy one of these to make sure the laptop arrives in good condition.
Ensure that you are getting the best quality display by looking at the pixel count. Most laptops that are out today have a 1366 by 768 pixel resolution. However, if you can get it, you may want to go with something like 1920 by 1080. Your viewing pleasure will be increased tenfold.
Don't rule out brands you aren't familiar with. You may have heard about some of the big brands. Study up on the brands that interest you. Just because a brand may not be a household name, does not mean it is making bad machines.
Do not purchase a computer from a private online seller. Even with purchase protection, the inconvenience of filing your claim and sending the laptop back is not worthwhile. You will not get your refund back immediately. Stick to reputable, well-known sellers or make your purchase at a retail center.
If you want a new laptop, pay attention to the life of the battery. If you plan on using your laptop out and about with frequency, then you need a battery that can handle it. Your laptop battery should give you a minimum of five hours of good service. This helps you avoid running out of power on the go.
Get a snug sleeve for your laptop. There are all kinds of choices available in laptop cases. Search for one that tightly wraps around the laptop. One that's too large can actually be quite dangerous. It should fit as well as a snug glove.
Many people have been using laptops for some time, and they appreciate the flexibility that they offer. However, not many people know the best way to get a new laptop in a cost effective manner. Hopefully the information provided has helped you know what you need to make the best choice.
Don't run programs you aren't using. Background programs drain the battery even when not in primary use. Keep track of what programs you are using. Your battery life will improve and it will run faster.


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Don't start something you can't finish.
It's a cliché, but 22-year-old graffiti artist Christian lives by those words. He's going away when he graduates from art school in just six short months. With so little time left, getting involved with gorgeous Shea Nolan has to be a mistake. If only he could make himself stay away from the sweet, sexy police officer.
Christian has a decision to make. Are a few months of happiness worth the inevitable heartbreak when it's time to walk away?
This is a real great romance that really speaks to embracing joy and the part of love that means just being together.
It is hard to write this review without a spoiler. Christian keeps a big secret. He is a young character so I forgive him for his stubbornness. Shea is just the warmest and bravest. It is a great HEA.
I also love the friendship the Christian develops and the discussion of arts. There is lots of love there as well.
Painfully and very funny at times, a great romance.

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I am in the midst of preparing for my book launch on Monday so I have not had time to write any articles. However, I would like to share an incredible documentary made by the wonderful Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch as he explores the topic of climate change, and discovers what must be done today to prevent catastrophic destruction of our world. One thing that really stands out is the fact that WE have every power to turn things around… but it is unlikely that governments can force us to change our habits. If we know, we can act. If we choose not to then we should understand what we should expect for ourselves and our kids and grandchildren.
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Dan H on November 5, 2016 at 5:44 am
Thank you for sharing this. This past week someone recommended this documentary but since I don't have cable I didn't think I could watch it. It is great to see celebrities take on such important topics and use their stardom to increase awareness.


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It's been an overwhelming year for gamers trying to keep up with the latest releases. We've seen a massive fighting game resurgence, the independent scene has continued to thrive and many AAA titles have rediscovered the concept of quality (except for a few – looking at you "Star Wars: Battlefront II").
As 2017 comes to a close, there's no better time to take a look back at some of the best games of the year, excluding Nintendo Switch titles that my college-student budget sadly could not accommodate.
- "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" (PUBG)
Each "PUBG" match starts as follows: 100 players are airdropped onto an island with no resources. They scavenge for weapons and the play space tightens every few minutes until there is one team or player standing. However, the early access title is dominated by silence more than scrounging or shooting.
The emptiness of the valleys and openness of the streets induce anxiety because squads never know where their enemies are. While in "Call of Duty" players embrace violence by rewarding twitch reflexes with flashy advantages, "PUBG" makes them fear and dread it.
Weapons have hard-to-manage kickback and equally jarring sound effects, making every encounter a game of its own. Given the limited ammo, all fights are difficult and require focus and on-the-spot thinking to come out on top, and sometimes the quickest route to victory is exercising restraint.
With a good group of friends, there are few games that can match the satisfaction of earning a delicious chicken dinner in "PUBG."
- "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice"
Mental illness has generally been difficult to accurately portray in film and video games. Depression and schizophrenia are often minor subplots or centered around one-off characters that fall victim to stereotypes. So when I heard "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" was going to use the ailment of psychosis as a central mechanic, I was skeptical.
Thankfully, the team did its homework by bringing psychologists, neuroscientists and people clinically diagnosed with psychosis into the studio to help craft the most realistic representation of the illness. The player character Senua is a Celtic warrior plagued by voices and hallucinations, as she treks across a nightmarish hellscape to save her lover's soul from Hela, the goddess of death.
When played with headphones, the game's sound design is truly something to behold and a milestone in audio engineering. The voices in Senua's head wriggle their way into players' ears as they endlessly spew hate and self-loathing upon failure or hesitation, or encouragement and instruction after a victory.
The lack of a menu and heads-up display means there's absolutely nothing for players to focus on besides the stunning visuals and haunting narrative. For those willing to endure the most intense, stressful and insightful six hours of interactivity in 2017, "Hellblade" is a must. As harrowing as the world of Helheim may be, it's also stunning to explore and filled with unique puzzles and combat that are worth any horror fan's time.
- "Nioh"
For the first time in three years, I didn't have a new "Souls" game to play this year. One of my favorite series of all time came to a timely, bittersweet close in 2016 with "Dark Souls III," and I patiently waited for the final expansion to get my fix.
Before then, I was graced with "Nioh," a soul-crushingly difficult, fictional retelling of the first western samurai, William Adams. Borrowing heavily from the "Souls" series, the action role-playing game scratched my itch better than some of its predecessors.
By stripping the genre of its open-world format and high-fantasy setting, Team Ninja crafted bite-sized levels that were more challenging and engaging as the game plays, like a demon-filled history of the Japanese Sengoku (warring states) period. In my rush to complete "Nioh" within a week of its release to write a review, I missed a lot of optional content and story tidbits during my 40-hour playthrough.
On the flipside, the former console exclusive just got a PC release in November, complete with all downloadable content, and I can't wait to return to slay more demons and warlords.
- "Hollow Knight"
I don't often speak of games in terms of price, but at $14.99, "Hollow Knight" was released permanently on sale. This humble metroidvania game was the most pleasant surprise I stumbled upon this year.
After being dropped onto a bleak yet beautiful cliffside brimming with bugs, I was welcomed by a city elder who'd seen adventurers like me come, go and never return. With nothing but the cloak on my back and a nail to fight with, I pressed on as my cute little knight.
What began as a simple jaunt through a few connected zones quickly expanded into a map of staggering scope that seemed to stretch on forever, and I realized I was in for a treat.
Mechanically, there isn't much to "Hollow Knight;" players just fight and explore, talking to a few non-playable characters along the way. The controls are unbelievably tight, and I'd be hard-pressed to find a game that nails down combat and movement this well.
Created by an unassuming team of three people, "Hollow Knight" is a passion project that's worth every penny and I'd invite any fan of old 2D-action games to get lost in its depths.
"Tekken 7"
I avoided fighting games like the plague due to the relentless beatings my brother would hand me in "Super Smash Bros." when we were younger, which is why I'm surprised "Tekken 7" dominated most of my play time this year.
The story is hokey, its characters obscure and the mechanics nearly impenetrable, but the moment-to-moment online gameplay is addicting. Over the summer, it became part of my routine to make a cup of coffee and practice or play a few ranked matches before going to class. Most importantly, short match time makes it easy for me to play a few rounds as a break from my busiest days.
I bought an arcade stick just to play this game, and it has easily been my greatest gaming investment this year. In the seven months since the release of "Tekken 7," I've logged nearly 130 hours and reached the 27th percentile of players in ranked play at my best. It takes a lot of time to comprehend and master, but, personally, the tangible progress is rewarding enough to keep me coming back every time.
The difficulty that enshrouds "Tekken 7" makes it tough to categorically recommend, but anyone interested in a game that makes learning and playing simultaneous might fall in love with it like I did.


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The reason why girls usually join college is not because they want to prove to the world that they smart, but because they just want to have sex and get fucked all day every day from the beginning till the end of the college. Just like in this crazy college porn movie I saw on freeporn.com, these girls are allready getting drunk and ready for a hot steaming night with a lot of sucking involved and of course a lot of fucking. They love sucking because they want to make sure that they are going to be nailed by something big and hard and to make sure they get all the sweet taste of it before going inside their pussies.
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Situated on one of the fashionable streets with acclaimed shops and restaurants, you are at the crossroad between classic and modern Tel Aviv. Nearby is Rothschild Boulevard - the main street of the acknowledged "White City" - the urban and historical architecture of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, awarded World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Around the corner you will find Shenkin Street, one of the trendiest and hippest streets in Tel Aviv, for shopping or just for a coffee.
In 7 minutes you can visit the Carmel Market and revel in the colors and aromas of the local spices, fruit, vegetables and exotic food stalls offering delicacies. On Tuesdays and Fridays you may discover the arts and crafts market and be entertained by street performers and musicians.
You can stroll to Gan Meir (1 minute away) the public park and drink coffee amongst in the green settings of the neighborhood.
For culture, in the evening, attend a performance at the HABIMA national theater (3 minute walk). This was recently renovated in its original façade dating back to the beginning of last century. Alternatively, hear a concert at the Israeli Philharmonic in the same complex.
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The Green Woodpecker
The Cuckoo-Thunder broke on Spring Bank Brink
and scattered urinaceous droppings of a sudden
coming green. The zephyr
caught into a meteoric shape
here culminates, brings these, and leaves
a spectral virid trail
of amber glass and greenish vitrine.
Meanwhile the green woodpecker that had seemed rare had multiplied as though to rival magpie, before again in some few years had almost disappeared, and out local cuckoos failed, the peewit flocks depleted, while (on the other hand) roe deer and the nuisance muntjac might occasionally appear (I even saw a wallaby one year). And such witness reports distract us from the op-ed comment columns on our perennially awful governments so drear. Now later on and thinking about pensions one might reckon up how many springs there may be left to savour, sup, sup up, and leave to suffer as the ghost of flesh bereft. I'm sorry. You have caught me codding. This is not a very helpful note.
Within the fabrication of a life
a sudden breath takes like a kite,
a cold cloud warming rises to a height
along the edge and that evaporates
like laughs at a disaster.
Then it comes. Ephemeral Pontificate!
Picus Viridis! Updraughted
with a farfetched laughing cry
has me you know like reconciled
consoled and no less silly.
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Didn't realise that the rather popular romance/comedy shojo manga/anime, Skip Beat, is on Okto at 11pm on Fridays until I read the wiki entry. It comes out about a week after showing in Japan if I'm not wrong. So it isn't that delayed. The subs are a bit different from the fansubs; I actually trust the latter more. :) Episode 7 correlates quite closely to vol 3 in the manga.
Not too sure about finishing the manga though, as it's 22 volumes and counting! Not sure if I have that patience...but so far it's an interesting story, refreshingly different and though the girl is a bit ditzy at times she hasn't been oppressively irritating...yet..
I've just gotten onto the second half and so far find it quite innovative how the heroine solves her problems, especially in her acting. The writer sure is creative. However, as it goes onto vol 13 and 14, the storyline gets a bit more convoluted and complicated.
My Rating:
Story: B
Art: C
Recommended? A bit different in the sense that there are quite a few different scenarios which avoids it being too repetitive and is a bit more creative. However, I'm getting a bit tired, as it's rolling onto 22 volumes and counting.


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Challenges ahead
The report suggests that one way to maintain the Finland's long-term competitiveness is to improve the country's capacity to utilize new technologies (currently ranked 18th). Finland's rising inflation was also singled out as a challenge, even though the current inflation rate of 3 per cent is not significantly higher than in other euro-zone countries.
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A secondary income can allow you to loosen the purse strings. Millions of people want financial relief. If you are one of them and are considering dabbling in forex, you should read on for some vital tips.
Never choose a placement in forex trading by the position of a different trader. Forex traders, like any good business person, focus on their times of success instead of failure. In spite of the success of a trader, they can still make the wrong decision. Follow your plan and your signals, not other traders.
To decrease the risk you run, start with a lower leverage account. This will allow you to get experience and start making a profit without risking a great loss. Conservative trading early in your career will give you practice, help you refine your strategies, and make success more likely once you switch to riskier trades and a standard account.
Trading in the forex market can be very complicated, simply because it is very chaotic and the people in the market are very diverse and have different purposes. One tip to get through this, is to stay with a currency that you already understand. This will allow you to not get very confused and you will not take as much time to get the hang of things.
A great Forex trading tip is to be patient and take things one step at a time. You won't become a trading genius overnight. Mastering how to minimize your losses while maximizing your profits takes time. As long as you are patient, you're likely to see gains.
Pick the right day to trade. Even though the Forex market is open 24 hours a day, some days are better than others. Monday is the worst day to trade as the market has yet to show a new trend, and Friday afternoons are very high volume due to all the closing trades. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday are considered the best days for trading.
To be successful with forex, think about risk management and probabilities. If you have an understanding of these notions, you should be able to minimize your losses by not taking unreasonable risks. Analyze the market trends and determine the probability of an investment to be fruitful. With experience, you should be able to recognize opportunities based on probabilities.
Beginners should focus on major currency pairings. When you start trading, concentrate on pairing the US dollar with other major currencies. These pairs are GBP-USD, EUR-USD, USD-CHF, AUD-USD and USD-JPY. These are closely followed and commented on by analysts, so you will easily be able to find a lot of information on these specific pairs.
If you are not bored out of your mind by Forex trading, you are doing it all wrong. If you are getting an adrenaline high by risking your money on bad trades, you should consider bowing out and going to a casino. Forex is all about self discipline and analyzing information, in order to make a smart trade.


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Celestica will stop making products for its biggest customer Research in Motion by the end of the year.
Contract electronics maker Celestica has mainly built BlackBerry Bold and Curve models in Mexico for the North American market.
RIM is seeking to cut costs by shrinking its global supply base after sales in the United States have been hit particularly hard as it struggles to compete with Apple's iPhone and devices using Google's Android software.
RIM's decision to trim the number of companies that build its smartphones illustrates the falling fortunes of the once-dominant smartphone maker as it looks to cut $1 billion from its operating costs this year, with major job losses planned.
Celestica will likely take a near-term hit due to RIM's move but it is expected to bounce back as it diversifies into higher-value and higher-margin markets.
"On some level this is a positive for Celestica," said CIBC World Markets analyst Todd Coupland.
"RIM has been losing market share and they've been facing the brunt of that, both in terms of their business and their valuation," he said.
RIM's three main remaining suppliers are Flextronics International, Jabil Circuit, and Quanta Computer, which makes RIM's poor-selling PlayBook tablet.
Coupland said that, excluding cash, Celestica trades at half the multiple of Jabil.
He expects either Flextronics or Jabil, which both have operations in Mexico, to win the contract to build RIM products for North America.
RIM accounted for 19 percent of Celestica's first-quarter revenue, but that was down from a year earlier due to weak demand and program transitions at the smartphone company.
Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM declined to comment on specific supplier relationships but pointed to its fourth-quarter earnings call in late March, when it said it would make changes to its supply chain in a bid to lower costs.
Celestica had also seen the writing on the wall, telling investors in April that the volume of business and the locations at which it manufactures products for RIM would likely change.
Struggling RIM has hired bankers from J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital to help evaluate its strategic options.
Celestica, which also produces servers and other products for branded manufacturers such as IBM and Cisco Systems, said it expects restructuring charges of up to $35 million.
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YuvAni TS – Laal Ishq (Shot-2)
Hi guys.. Thanks for ur response on the first shot..
This TS will have three-shots instead of two..
And herez the next shot..
I wiped my tears and recalled sharad showing me that video..
Sharad shows that party's video to yuv.. He gets shocked.. He recalls su asking him about it next morning and his reply that he doesn't remember anything.. He covers his mouth with his hand thinking how she must have felt..
Sh- think about her guru..
Frustrated yuv grabs sharad's collar and asks- y didn't u tell me about it before?
Sh frees himself from yuv's hold and says- coz bhabhi told me not to tell u.. She didn't want to force herself on u..
Yuv feels guilty.. Sh makes him understand the situation and his feelings for suhani..
Yuv tries to recall things, and finally recalls the shower scene too and cries thinking she stopped him unwillingly..
Sh consoles him..
Water started to flow heavily when I again heard some footsteps.. I looked sideways.. And there she was..
I immediately smeared my face with the dirty water of the beach to hide from her what I was going through..
Suddenly she started laughing..
I looked at her and asked- what happened?
She somehow managed to speak in between her laughs and said- yuvraj birla is cleaning his face with dirty water.. So funny..
I then realised what I did..
I looked at the water again..
I touched my face and said- yuckkk!!!!!
She continued to laugh..
I looked at her and said- its all coz of u suhani.. Its 'the suhani effect'..
She said- really..?? Then stay with me for some more days.. And I'll teach u everything..
I walked a step towards her and asked- like?
She started- like playing with mud, dancing in the rain, eating without spoon/fork, enjoying junk food, and………
She started thinking..
I interrupted- and…..keeping the room dirty, getting into trouble by helping others.. And most important, living on samosas.. Right?
I smiled broadly..
She slapped me on my shoulder and said smiling- yuvrajjj…..
I interrupted- suhani.. To learn all that, I need to spend the rest of my life with u..
We had an eye-contact.. There was ackwardness too.. Nobody could tell looking at her that she was laughing a few secs ago..
I asked softly- what happened?
She replied- that's not possible..
I looked on.. My mouth opened slightly..
She continued turning around- that's not possible for u yuvraj.. When my presence or absence doesn't make any difference for u, then….
I said- it makes difference suhani.. It makes a lot of difference..
She turned towards me..
I said- it hurts me, when u give priority to rohan and not me.. It hurts me, whenever I feel I don't hold that special place in ur heart and in ur life anymore.. It hurts me, whenever u try to maintain distance between us.. It hurts me, whenever my presence makes u uncomfortable!!
I was speechless after hearing all that.. My heart told me that he was in love with me.. But my mind told its never gonna happen.. I couldn't understand what he exactly meant.. What was he trying to say.. I looked to my left and right and again left..
I said- yuvrajjjjj… U'r right.. I maintain distance from u.. Coz we are friends.. And I don't wana cross the line of our friendship..
He slowly walked towards me.. I slowly lifted up my face and looked at him.. He was already staring at me.. The distance between us continued to vanish with every step he walked towards me, but still I felt his heart was beyond my reach!!
We were standing less than an inch apart.. I couldn't get what was he upto.. Cold winds started to blow..
I said stammering- yuv…..yuvraj…. U wanted to…..talk to me about something……
He suddenly grabbed me by my waist and pulled me closer..
PRECAP: Yuvi's confession and some YuvAni moments..
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Bexx Note (03/19/14): Since posting this review I have stopped using my Fitbit, as it has burned my wrists and left permanent scarring. Reports are saying it is a chemical burn or skin reaction. I am not currently allergic to anything at all, and from the looks of the burn it appears to be chemical. The fitbit Flex is still fine according to reports, but the Force should be recalled. I still saw it in stores last week in Ontario, Canada, so be careful.
My friend Hilary got a Fitbit and when I was working out with her one Friday she told me all about it. I went out the very next day and purchased one myself. I had heard about the Fitbit before, but I was curious, and intrigued. I also wanted to see if something like this could help me be more conscious of my every day activity levels, and overall fitness. Her husband had the regular Fitbit Flex, which offers more colour options, but less in terms of display. This ultimately made my decision easier – I'm all about the visual so I went with the Fitbit Force.
That week my friend Lawrence who works with Nike provided me with a Nike FuelBand SE so that I could test it out. He swore it was better than the Fitbit. I must admit that for my purposes, I am still in love with the Fitbit Force.
Fitbit Force $130 CAD
i) Clear display. Measures daily steps, miles, stair flights climbed, active minutes, calories burned, allows you to input weight changes, track sleep patterns, and allows you to track your calories and water intake.
ii) If you are a fan and user of MyFitnessPal, it links with the Fitbit allowing you to track calories in and calories out, along with all your activity.
iii) Vibrates and lights up once you've hit your step goal for the day.
iv) Has a great application for iPhone users and also a great Dashboard for PCs. You can add your friends to it, and have them cheer you on, or taunt you for fun!
i) Limited wrist bands colours available. Currently available in grey and black.
ii) The community for Fitbit is not as large as the Nike community. If you are big into community engagement, you may want to wait a little longer until this community is built up…or maybe get one and join me!
iii) If you are into cycling, it doesn't accurately count your activity. I've heard of people attaching the Fitbit to their shoes to account for their activity, but I haven't tried that yet myself 😉
Overall: Comfortable wristband, no flashy branding, and can blend in with other jewelry accessories. I love that is links with MyFitnessPal and I find myself making sure that I get my steps in even if that requires that I do some 'foot-fire' football running drills to hit my steps in my room before bed. *Note: My neighbours may not be a fan of this as much as I am haha. I'm a bit crazy like that. By far my favourite fitness related tracker thus far. I usually quit or stop tracking with technological devices like this, but with Fitbit Force I am going on strong – a month and a half now and down 15 lbs! Fitbit and MyFitnessPal combined really make you aware of what you are doing and what you're not. Awareness has also been an issue for me, so this is absolutely wonderful.
Nike FuelBand SE Retail: $150 CAD
i) Uses motion-sensing technology to capture your movements during the day and converts it to NikeFuel. Tracks the intensity of your workouts, sleep, counts yours steps and tells time.
ii) Strong community is what Nike is known for – this aspect does not disappoint. You can compete against your friends in some 'friendly' competition to see who has earned the most NikeFuel.
ii) NikeFuel SE has a coloured meter which allows you to see where you are at in terms of activity for the day. Also allows you the opportunity to track which hours you have 'won' for the day. (An hour 'won' is an hour where you have been active and earned NikeFuel for 6 minutes consecutively within an hour.) It reminds you to get up and get active, which is especially helpful when you have an office job where you sit a lot. It sends you a personalized (essentially a Go, Rebecca, Go!) message of encouragement. If this isn't for you, you can also shut this option off.
i) Heavily branded, and is not as comfortable on the wrist despite having adjustment pieces available.
ii) Display is not as clear as the Fitbit, and it is a little less clear what exactly you're seeing when you hit the button.
iii) Battery lasted approximately from Sunday to Wednesday evening vs the Fitbit week-long battery life.
Overall: I think this is a good option for someone who is heavily into training and measuring the intensity of their training. Ultimately it depends what you're trying to track, and what is important to you. With its sporty sleek look and great community, this device is awesome if you are competitive and want to have that community engagement and support. It has come a long way from the original NikeFuel that first came out years ago. The sleep tracker is also an added bonus that a lot of other devices don't have. Nike has done a great job in improving this device and I'm interested to see the next model and how they adapt to the needs of the user.
It really depends on you. I'm a bit biased because I tried my Fitbit first and I think it's really hard to change my mind when I love something. Different strokes for different folks. I think when purchasing you need to keep in mind what exactly you're wanting the device for. Overall, these types of devices shine a light on your habits and actual activity level. I think a lot can be said for something that allows you to see what you're really up to in a day. It makes you accountable, aware and allows you to really gauge whether or not you actually want to do something with the results you find. Maybe you're a lot more active than you thought, or maybe it's the opposite. Either way, knowledge is power, as they say! 😉
Feel free to leave comments below on your experience with Fitbit or NikeFuel. I'd love to hear your opinions!
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Black Female Tech Entrepreneur, Jasmine Crowe Fights Hunger with an App
Goodr is a real-time food rescue app that uses the shared economy to bridge the gap on hunger
Every year, in the U.S. 33 million tons of good food is wasted, which costs the country roughly $1.3 billion to dispose. While in America, one out of seven people go hungry every day. For black and Hispanic kids, that number can hit as high as one in three. It was that mere fact that led Jasmine Crowe, a black female social entrepreneur, to create an app to address hunger.
Founded in Atlanta, Goodr is a real-time food rescue app that works like Uber or Lyft, using the shared economy to bridge the gap on hunger. Schools, event planners, restaurants, chefs, hotels, and even hospitals can order a rescue driver at any time of the day to pick up surplus food. The app then directs that food to homeless shelters, food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, and more.
Since 2013, Jasmine has been vested in the fight against hunger and homelessness. Through an initiative she created called Sunday Soul with her company Black Celebrity Giving, she's cooked and served over 30,000 meals to those experiencing hunger. Crowe has partnered with several celebrities, including hip hop star Future; business mogul, Grammy-winning songwriter, and TV star Kandi Burruss, and R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn. She's also engaged over 1500 volunteers in five U.S. cities, as well as hosted endeavors in Haiti and the U.K.
After launching in Atlanta, the app will expand throughout the state of Georgia, with plans to launch in a new state every month via a fully scalable model.
Jasmine and her team say they are committed to reducing food waste by 15% and to feeding 25 million people, who suffer with hunger in the U.S. The company has launched a Kickstarter campaign, A Dollar and a Dream to End Hunger, to raise $15,000. Funding raised from the campaign will be used to open a food hub where rescued food can be delivered 24/7 and to finish the build out of the app.
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Appearing yesterday on ABC News, the governor credited the stimulus with creating 150,000 jobs in California.
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Diabetic Christmas came early
Curtis had just walked out of my office to check on something when my cell phone let out its alarming "Cat Party" ring. I didn't recognize the number and considered not answering it since I thought Curtis would be back soon and we could finish upgrading this server. But on a whim I answered and it totally made my day. On the other end of the line was my Minimed representative calling to check on the status of my insulin pump. He reminded me my pump warranty was expired and it was time to get a new one (really? so soon?). I told him I had just talked to my endocrinologist a few weeks earlier and was interested in upgrading to the Paradigm pump that talks to a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
He asked what kind of insurance I had and how long I had been diabetic. He asked for my most recent HbA1C rating and if I could sense my low blood sugars. And then he said he could send me a new pump and the continuous glucose monitor as early as next week. It was that fast. I had told myself this was going to be a battle with the Insurance Giants and I was going to have to write a dozen letters or pay a lot of money out of pocket to get the kind of blood sugar control I've been wanting for a long time now but all of a sudden he just told me I have "the right" insurance company and it's not a problem.
I felt the need to ramble to him and justify why I wanted the CGM. My A1C was 7.1 this last time but I would like to have it lower. Somewhere in there I said, "and if I wanted to get pregnant I would want that number to be lower." My rep suddenly blurted out, "Oh! Well, I'll be sure to put down that you're trying to get pregnant because then the insurance should cover your sensors. They should cover a 30 day supply of sensors every ... 30 days, I think." My mind quickly did the math of $35 per sensor times 10 sensors in a month.
Oh yes, we'll be "trying to get pregnant" if that means I don't have to pay for sensors. In fact, my husband works at the same office I do, so we could start trying right now if that would get the insulin pump, CGM and first 30 day supply of sensors delivered by Monday. I'm not sure if some savvy person at the insurance office will realize they're reimbursing both my birth control pills and the sensors in the same month, but I doubt those departments talk to each other. Ideally, just wanting more control should be reason enough itself.


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As the scale of the enormous disaster in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama becomes clear, two things come to my mind:
- Despite the mandatory evacuation orders, 20% of the population stayed behind to ride out the storm. Let's just take the New Orleans metropolitan area, which has more than 1.3 million people. That means about 260,000 people did not evacuate. If 1% of them died, that's 2600 people. And that's just New Orleans.
- Do I have enough food, clothing, and supplies to last a week without any assistance from the government, after a major earthquake? Do I have enough gas to drive long distances, just in case? Right now, I don't. (I should have bought gasoline on Sunday…) Time to get an earthquake preparedness kit.


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What better way to explore the Herefordshire countryside than by bike. See, hear and smell the countryside, stop on a whim and visit some of the county's finest Cider producers.
The 20 Mile Ledbury Cycle Route and the basic 19 Mile Pembridge Cycle Route guide you along quiet lanes in one of England's finest cider-growing areas. Let the exercise enhance your enjoyment of tasting the ciders on your tour and if you stop for a pub meal, seek out dishes made with local cider.
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- You will find an incredible 9,500 acres of Cider Orchards in Herefordshire – growing by more than 600 acres each year.
- Approximately 63 million gallons of cider – well over half the cider produced in the UK – are produced in Herefordshire each year.
- It was traditional in Herefordshire to pay part of a farm labourer's wage in cider – they liked it so well that on many farms the arrangement carried on when the practice was made illegal in 1887.
- Small cider producers can legally produce up to 1,500 gallons a year without paying excise duty.
- In 1667 the vicar of Dilwyn reported that his parishioners, who lived to ages ranging from 90 to 114, had drunk nothing but cider.
- Even more remarkable, he claimed that a Morris Dance had been performed by ten people whose united ages amounted to more than a thousand years.
- It is customary on the eve of Twelfth Night to wassail the orchards to ensure next year's crop. Fires are usually lit: one in the middle of a circle of twelve small ones.
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The earliest written mention of Cider can be found in Hereford Cathedral's famous Chained library. The Wycliffe "Cider" Bible, written in the early 15th Century, gets its name because when translating the passage "For he (John the Baptist) shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink…", the word "cider" (spelt sidir) is used instead of strong drink. Find out more about the Chained Library here Hereford Cathedral – The Chained Library
A traditional celebration to the goddess Pomona to encourage good fruit and a bountiful crop.
WASSAIL is from the old Anglo Saxon Was Hal meaning be of good health. In the middle ages, the celebration was transfered from the drinker to the tree. It usually takes place on Old Christmas Eve (January 5th), Twelfth night (January 6th) or Old Twelfth night (January 17th).
The ceremony itself typically consists of the farmer's family, workers and friends gathering in the orchard in the evening.They are armed with sticks and shotguns and carrying a bowl of cider with pieces of toast in it. The favoured vintage variety, oldest or highest yielding tree is chosen.
Then, everyone, in turn, eats a sop of toast and a piece is placed in a fork of the chosen tree to attract birds like the robin and the cider is then poured over the roots of the tree.
Libation follows from this, when the cider drinker tips his empty glass upside down to let the last few drops fall to earth. You can never spill your cider, you are only ever offering a libation to the goddess Pomona.
The whole company then dances round the tree, beating it at the base to dislodge insects, that the birds, attracted by the sop, then eat.
Then the Wassail songs are spoken or sung. Here is an example from Maisemore, just over the border into Gloucestershire:
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Old apple tree we wassail thee,
And hope that thou wilt bear.
For Lord doth know where we shall be,
Till apples come another year.
To bloom well and to bear well,
So merry let us be.
Let every man take off his hat,
And shout out to thee,
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Old apple tree we wassail thee,
And hope that thou will bear,
Hat fulls, cap fulls, three bushel bag fulls,
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Rescue and relief activities for the landslides in Southern Leyte Island
Report from Miki Kobayashi and Megumi Fujigaki, Midwifes of the Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini and Gifu Hospitals
We left Manila, capital of the Philippines, early in the morning of 25th February 2006 and in the afternoon of the same day, we arrived at the disaster stricken site in Saint Bernard on Southern Leyte Island. For the next week, we helped a medical team comprised of two doctors and nurses from the Philippine National Red Cross(PNRC) delivering health care to the people affected by the massive landslide on 17th February 2006.
Heavy rain was continuously pouring on the day we arrived, which made the ground soaked and muddy. The unpredictable weather led the people to fear another landslides. The situation was very tense which overwhelmed us the terrible power of the nature. A large portion of the mountain had fallen down and the muds had swallowed the village at the bottom, about 1,500 inhabitants.
The site called 'ground zero' the rescue effort had been terminated before we got there, as it was believed that there was no possibility of finding any more survivors. We saw flowers and sweets everywhere, offering to the victims. The reality of more than 900 people was still buried with little chance of their bodies ever being found made this scene extremely painful. We were sad and mournful.
Our team from PNRC, opened first aid centres in four of the seven shelters established by the Philippine Red Cross. At the centre, we provided the affected people with health check, counselling, free medicines and health education while we conducted surveys of the hygiene condition in the shelters. Everyday, about 200 patients had visited the centres complaining about their poor health, insomnia, anxiety, etc.
As it was after the emergency assistance phase, most of the cases were internal diseases such as colds, bronchitis, abdominal pain, headaches and hypertension. Because the level of the medical services in the affected area is generally low, even people who were not affected by the disaster came to the centres seeking treatment and medication. The same situation was occurred in the relief activities following the earthquake in Bam, Iran in 2003 as well as Tsunami in Sumatra, Indonesia in 2004.
The survivors were suffering from psychological damage when the natural disaster like this landslide hit the peoples' life all of a sudden. They could not sleep, thinking about their terrible experience when the mountain slide has happened. The affected people were scared by the idea of the disaster might happen again. Besides, their hearts were devastated by grief of their lost families, friends, and their homes and were hoping to go back. Some of the staff from PNRC listened to them during their medical consultation, during medicine distributions and even when they provided health education, offering the psychological support.
However, we received a lot of words of gratitude from the survivors for the heartfelt care provided by the staff. Those words made me realise the warm heart of the people in the affected area as well as sense of trust towards the Red Cross.
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The Best Advice About Cars I've Ever Written
What Can You Benefit through Car Hire?
If you are traveling to a new city or a new country, you might be filled with great excitement as you face something that you have never experienced before, with a new and memorable experience to treasure for the rest of your life. These people, however, should make sure not to forget the practical side of the trip, as without taking care of practical matters, the trip itself can be robbed of the enjoyment that it is able to provide. You will certainly be happy to know, then, that there are certainly so many companies which aid you take care of matters and practical things, and one of these companies is one that offers car hire. People who are able to find the best company that offers car hire, then, will certainly be able to enjoy benefits and advantages which are surely wonderful and worthwhile.
Finding the best company offering car hire will certainly benefit you in a lot of wonderful ways, one of which is the fact that when you do so, you can be sure to reap great convenience. People who are new to a certain city or area might not be familiar with the modes of transportation there, which can cause them to suffer a lot of wasted time and energy. The good news is that through car hire, all of this time can be saved instead, giving people much convenience on their travels.
When one is able to find the best car hire company, he or she will also be able to benefit because it will be possible to reap even more out of a holiday, to experience even more wonders and adventure. The reason why this is so is because when you are able to drive yourself around in a car, you can reach those areas which might not be accessible by bus or other kinds of public transportation. This will certainly allow people to explore more, as they do not have to worry about how to get back to their hotels once the day is over.
Last but not least, people can benefit through car hire services because through these services, they can be sure that they will be able to find the right kind of car which is perfect for their needs. For example, people can hire big cars for business trips and smaller ones for taking family or a small bunch of friends around.
One who is planning to travel to a new city or a new country, then, should certainly take the step of finding the best company that offers him or her with the chance to drive a car around this new place.


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Hi everyone, my name is Emily, I am on the fabrication part of the Power Hawks robotics team. So since build season has started, the build sub team has been continuously busy. For fabrication we have completed both chassis, we have already come up with a specific design for the shooting mechanism, the climber, the intake system and the gear mechanism.
The controls part of this sub team, has been working on vision and perfecting it, as well as creating code for the autonomous part of the game. They have also been working on creating the electrical components for both chassis. Design has been working with fabrication to help prototype and CAD part of the robots.


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CalPac offers a summer start track for students who would like to start courses in the summer. Courses can be for credit recovery, to replace a D/F grade, or to get ahead. Consult with your Guidance Counselor at your school to determine which courses are beneficial for you!
Saturday log in is required. Students cannot be concurrently enrolled in another school. Enrollment for summer courses open April 1st. For more information, please call an admissions coordinator at 855-225-7227. Both the Pre-Enrollment form and the full registration paperwork must be completed prior to July 1 for enrollment.
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Four leading national charities have joined forces today to encourage more people and communities to get involved and have a say on how health and social care services are run in their area.
CSV, Regional Voices, NAVCA and National Voices have launched a new drive called Healthwatch-Communities Involved, to raise awareness amongst local people and community groups and volunteers about how they can play a greater role in shaping their services.
Local health and social care is changing rapidly. The ways in which people can participate in shaping these local services are also changing. From 1 April, a new local consumer champion – local Healthwatch, with the powers to hold local services to account, will be set up in every city and county council in the country.
Healthwatch-Communities Involved aims to increase involvement in Healthwatch and build on existing initiatives to involve people in shaping health and social care services. It wants to make it easier for people from all backgrounds and interests to hold their services to account.
The charities are inviting local groups and people to declare their support and interest by signing up online to join a map of groups and individuals in England who are interested in and ready to get involved.
The charities will connect local groups with people on the map so they can be kept informed and invited to get involved with the local Healthwatch activities in their area.
Speaking on behalf of Healthwatch-Communities Involved: Oonagh Aitken, CSV director of Social Action and Volunteering says today:
"Our organisations welcome the opportunity to work in partnership on such a fundamental issue – the role that local people can play in shaping their services.
"There is so much potential for people to make a difference, such as getting involved in the new local Healthwatch groups, as members of their hospital trust or through their GPs.
"The changes in the health and care system must be driven by the needs and preferences of local people. So to help people get involved we will help them to get their voices heard by the new organisations in charge of our health and social care services".
Over the next three months, Healthwatch-Communities Involved will host a series of free workshops and training sessions across England. These events will inspire and give people the skills and knowledge to build their confidence to get involved in a way that best suits them.
- For further details on the workshops or for any other enquiries, contact Francesca Toma, Press Officer, CSV. 020 7643 1418 , or email: email@example.com
- The website can be found at http://healthwatch-ci.co.uk/
- This is a Department of Health Funded initiative
- Healthwatch CI is a partnership of four leading charity groups with access to national and regional networks of some 30,000 individuals, voluntary and community organisations. The four charities are: Community Service Volunteers (CSV), NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action), National Voices, Regional Voices
- Community Service Volunteers (CSV) is the UK charity that helps people transform their lives and their communities through volunteering and learning. For fifty years they have worked with people who are excluded, marginalised and rejected. CSV's vision is of a society where everyone can participate to build strong and inclusive communities. Its mission is to enable people to take an active role in their communities.
- NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) is the national voice of local support and development organizations inEngland. The charity champions and strengthens voluntary and community action by supporting members in their work with over 160,000 local charities and community groups.
- It provides members with networking opportunities, specialist advice, support, policy information and training. NAVCA provides a bridge between local groups and national government. NAVCA leads on the issues that matter most to local support and development organisations. It also influences national and local government policy to strengthen local voluntary and community action.
- National Voices is the national coalition of health and social care charities inEngland. It works together to strengthen the voice of patients, service users, carers, their families and the voluntary organisations that work for them. It has more than 150 members with 130 charity members and 20 professional and associate members. Our broad membership, rooted in people's experience, represents millions of people, and covers a diverse range of health conditions and communities.
- Regional Voices is a national collaboration connecting voluntary and community organisations to decision-makers, throughout England, so they can shape and improve health and social care for communities. They have a national network of over 24,000 voluntary and community organisations, supported by 9 regional networks, covering each English region.
- From April 2013 there will be 152 local Healthwatch organisations across the country. Local Healthwatch organisations will be social enterprises commissioned by local councils. These organisations will provide users with information about the choices in care available to them, advise them what to do if they have any problems and help Clinical Commissioning Groups and local authorities develop services to meet the needs of citizens. A member of each local Healthwatch will have a seat on the local Health and wellbeing board giving them an equal say in the local decision making process and they will be able to provide consumer feedback to help Healthwatch England influence change at a national level.


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I like the "Blizzard humor" – on occasion. Like here where I meet a spider with a somewhat familiar name:
I like it less when my brooding and oh so serious Demon Hunter finds an awesome bow that shoots chickens (or rather has a 41% chance to "cluck"). It's too good to not use it – I guess that's a joke in itself as well.


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The Oscar-winning rapper and Three 6 Mafia alum reveals to us where even he draws the line
At the forefront of this renaissance is a familiar face: Jordan Michael Houston, better known as Juicy J. The Oscar-winning rapper and Three 6 Mafia co-founder struck RIAA-certified platinum in 2012 by way of the Mike WiLL Made It-produced "Bandz a Make Her Dance." Even The Washington Post paid homage, declaring "Bandz" the 3rd best song of the year.
If French is the movement's Michelangelo, then Juicy is its da Vinci. And on August 27th, he drops his debut studio album, Stay Trippy, featuring an all-star cast: appearances from Justin Timberlake, A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, and many more (see the new video for "Bounce It" with Wale and Trey Songz) make it one of the most anticipated records in a summer that seems to be bursting at the seams with anticipated records.
But back to "Bandz." One line in particular stands out, because it tells us a lot about Juicy J: he has a tough time saying "no." Why?
"That's a hard question, man. I'll say yes to pretty much anything, whether it's boring or turnt up."
Is it the dreaded "FOMO"— a fear of missing out? He won't say. But every man has his limits. Here's the rapper himself on the 5 things Juicy J can say no to:
"It could be a bad record deal or a bad endorsement deal. If a deal ain't worth enough money, I'll definitely say no to that."
"I say no to cocaine. I do not do cocaine. People think I do, but no, no, hell no."
"No love stories, no love movies. I hate that shit. It's boring! That's a waste of a movie, a waste of film. I could go on."
"I go in the ocean, but I wouldn't get in a small-ass raft-type boat. I wouldn't get on a rowboat."
"I don't fuck with skiing. No cocaine, no skiing. Keep white powder away from me, man. I performed at the Winter Games, but I never went skiing, snowboarding, sledding. That wild life ain't for me. The only thing I do for wild life is smoke trees."


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We are super excited about all the new fishing kayaks but particularly the Kraken designed for offshore kayak fishing, perfect for the coastlines of Canada!
|Top overview of the Kraken
What is the difference between the Jackson Kayak Cuda 14 and the Kraken? Answer by the Kraken's designer, Jim Sammons.
The Cuda is 14'3" 30.5" wide the Kraken 15'6" long 29.5 wide. These dimensions alone will give the Kraken much better glide. In the Prototype the difference was remarkable. It was no effort to keep a pace of over 4mph per the GPS on the Kraken while the Cuda was close to 3 or less when chop present.
The Kraken has more rocker and more flare in the bow for better lift in surf and chop.
There won't be a stand assist strap on the Kraken, I am sure some guys will still be standing in it but that is not what it was made for.
The Kraken comes with the new KKrate which is secured into the tankwell via track. This Kkrate and the new bait pump scupper will make a great live bait solution for those using live bait.
Adjustable trim seat is a game changer for those with a full bait tank at the rear or full fish bag in the bow.
The new hinged and angled center hatch will make interior access much easier for storing fish or your rods.
|Closer view of the top of the Kraken
|Bow of the Kraken
More to come over the next few days and weeks.


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Status: Finished
Genre: Romance
Authors notes: This is an old story I've heard sometime ago and I wish to share it with you. It is not erotica but I hope you still find it interesting.
All good deeds...
A long time ago in a land far away there used to be a man, a very poor man. He was so poor that at times he didn't even have anything to eat for days and days. But he was a good man, a kind man but more importantly an honest man who didn't harm or bore any ill will to anyone.
One day he was walking in the market place trying to find work or something to eat. Suddenly he stumbled upon a little blue sack that was discarded on the side of the street. He took the little sack and put it in his pocket. At the end of the day he went home and before he went to sleep he opened it to find inside a beautiful jade necklace and a ring with a large ruby that took his breath away. They both looked to be very precious and could fetch a large sum of money. He was delighted that his luck was about to change if he could sell this treasure which happened to land in his hands. He put the little blue bag underneath his pillow and slept a happy man.
The next day he went to the market to look for work once again. When suddenly he heard an old man shouting, "I have lost a very precious thing and I have a large reward for anyone who has seen it or returns it to me."
At first he didn't want to believe what he was hearing or that what this old man was looking for was the same small bag he found on the street. What ever the reward would be he did not think it would come as close to the price of those very expensive necklace and ring. But his conscious could not let him lie or ignore what he was hearing. However he had to make sure that what this man was looking for was the same as what he found in the street. So he approached the old man and asked, "what was it you lost?"
The old man replied, "a small thing but it was very precious to me."
"What was the color of the thing you lost?" The poor man asked.
"Blue," the old man replied.
"What was inside the blue thing?" The poor man asked again.
"A necklace of jade and a ruby ring," the old man replied.
The poor man knew the truth and what he had in his house belonged to this old man. So he told him about what he found and took him to his home to give him back the blue bag with the things inside.
The old man was very delighted and he took out a few gold coins to give to the poor man as a reward but he refused saying, "I can not take your money."
"Why not?" The old man was surprised.
"I believe that this was a test for me if I could remain true to myself in this ordeal," the poor man explained, "if I was intended to get such wealth then you would not have been sent to reclaim it back."
The old man left the poor retched guy in his misery once again and went on his way.
A few months passed and the poor man knew he could not survive like that anymore. He had to do something else he was doomed to live in this misery for the rest of his life. He went to the dock to look for work and he found a ship leaving for a land far from here. He made a deal with the captain of the ship that he would work on board in exchange for his passage to that far land where he might have better luck or make something for himself in this life.
The ship sailed the next day. After a month at sea a huge storm rocked the ship and played with it like a feather, blowing it to pieces across the barren sea. The poor man managed to survive holding on to a strip of wood to be washed on the shore of a sparingly inhabited island.
The people on the island welcomed the poor man and gave him shelter. But he refused to take their charity unless he worked for it or helped the people of the village in some way. The only work that he could find was as a teacher in the village school. It turns out that the old teacher had died a few months ago and the village was in need of a teacher. Even though he was a poor man but he was an educated fellow. He knew math, science, history, astronomy, art, as well as many things and the village people were delighted for him to take this job. A few months passed and he became a respected man in the village but he was still a poor man.
One day a friend came to him and said, "now that you are one of us and you have settled in our land why don't you find a girl and get married here."
The poor man said, "thank you my friend but I am still new here and I am a poor man with no wealth in my name. Who would even think of giving me their daughter's hand in marriage?"
The friend smiled and said, "I know of a rich girl whose father had died a few months ago and she might agree to marry you."
The poor man was surprised and said, "that is impossible. No rich girl would marry a man like me. I have no money to give her. I can't even afford to give her a marriage ring."
"That rich girl I am talking about is a special girl in our village," the friend tried to explain, "she is the daughter of the old teacher of our school, the one who died and you have taken his place. She is the richest woman on the island but like her father she is a very educated woman. Many have tried to suit her however very few people in our village even know how to read or write so she could not find anyone who she was attracted to or even came close to her wealth or education. But you are an intelligent man, a man of knowledge be it without wealth at this time. So leave it to me, I'll talk to my wife to talk to her. Maybe she will accept to marry you."
Days passed and the rich girl agreed to meet the poor man. After a few dates the two agreed to get married and they lived in the rich girl's house.
One day the rich girl called after the wife of the friend. She wanted to tell her about her marriage. "I am not very happy with my marriage," she explained, "I might have made a big mistake marrying this man. I have a feeling he married me for my money."
"But why are you saying that?" the wife of the friend asked, "you two are so much alike. I don't think you can find anyone who is so kind, honest, intelligent than this man. So what made you think he married you for your money?"
The rich girl was about to cry but she tried to explain, "we have been married for a few weeks but every time we sit together he always looks at my neck and my hand as if admiring the jewelry I am wearing. Not once did he look into my eyes even when we are making love."
"Frankly my dear I don't know why would a man do that, but I don't believe he is after your money," the wife of the friend said, "the only way to find out is to confront him about it." So the rich girls decided to do as her friend told her.
The next day while the newlyweds were sitting at dinner she asked, "oh my husband why do you always look at the jewelry on my neck and on my hand and not into my eyes? Don't you find me attractive or are those precious stones more beautiful than me?"
The poor man looked at his wife and asked, "who gave you those jewels my wife? And can I see them?"
The rich girls was sad that her husband was again asking about the jewels but she took off the necklace on her neck and the ring from her finger and gave them to him saying, "my father gave those to me before he died. They belonged to my mother and his mother before me."
"Did he give you those in a blue bag by any chance?" The husband asked.
The rich girl stood up and yelled out in surprise, "How did you know the color of the bag?"
So the husband told her about the old man who lost his blue bag and how he returned it to him. "I have returned back a lost treasure because it was the right thing to do. And for that I have been compensated with more wealth and treasures I could imagine as well as the greatest treasure of all and that is you," the husband finally said before they fell into each other's arms and lived happily ever after.
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A beautiful story well told with a compelling message. I think it could qualify as a fable. And it just goes to show that you always keep both your bag and the receipt!
You're such a good story teller, Sam. It makes me want to sit on your lap!
This was a very beautiful story. I am always inspired by such lores. Keep writing Sam.
Great story..Mmm I feel the same way Carolloves2read absolutely speechless. ..He passed the test and in the end found a wife..a happy ever after...Thank you for a great story....
Not all good deeds are well repaid, Sam. Sometimes, you get into a whole lot more trouble being a goody two shoes. I'm not saying its wrong to do good, I'm just applying this moral to some real life situations. People get burned countless times trying to do what they believe is right. So I'm not disagreeing or agreeing. Just somewhere in between.
Would you write more like this? Got my head reeling. Thanks for sharing.
If you are expecting to be repaid after doing a good deed then the whole idea is ruined. Doing a good deed is for you in the first place. When you do it your whole life changes. You should not care what anyone thinks or says about you or why. You should not care if you get rewarded or even punished or thanked or burned. What really matters is that you feel you made the right choice for yourself. And this is the reward in itself. The other reward if it comes or doesn't shouldn't really be of your concern. Once you are in this frame of mind then God or the Universe or Nature what ever you care to believe in, they will never abandon you.
This was such a beautiful story, with a good message in it! Always do the right thing! and look what happen to him! Great story love!
honesty is the best policy, and even though it only allowed him to have a good conscience in the beginning....it paid off in the end, he found wealth and love. awesome story Sam.
Not what I expected from you but I loved it. I once found a wallet that had nearly a thousand dollars in it many years ago when that was a very large sum of money. I spent ten dollars treating myself just after finding it. I felt so bad thinking that there was someone who ws surely very upset. The man's ID provided me with an address. He lived near me so I stopped by his place on the way home. He was a poor man and as it turned out he had been saving the money for many years to help pay for his daughters wedding. It was every cent he had. A tear formed in his eye hen I gave the wallet back to him and he offered me ten dollars as a reward. I felt so guilty that I confessed that I had already spent that much and couldn't accept his offer. He embraced me and gave me a hug saying thank you. I remember the look on his face every time I get the chance to do something nice for anyone.
Thanks for rekindling the memory. SW
Karma. It governs so much, but so do our attitudes in life. It's all about perspective and what's relative to everything else. Lovely story as is the person who renders it. I always like these sort of fables passed by word of mouth, colored and shaded over time. I thought it might be like the Pearl, but I like this better.
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