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( I was going to add this to my previous post...but then I realized after the first paragraph that it needs a post of it's own)
My husband always asks me "what are you passionate about?" and of course I am passionate about my faith and show that by trying to live a Godly life but aside from that I never knew how to answer that question. What am I passionate about? What do I really enjoy doing? This can be very frustrating thing when you just completed 20 years of school and you still don't know how to answer the question first asked by your primary grade teachers "what do you want to be when you grow up?"
I spent 5 years in high school. Not because I failed any courses, I graduated with honours in fact despite the fact that I had people in my life that told me I wouldn't amount to much. But really didn't like English class, as I was and still am a slow reader and could never keep up with the class reading assignments. I was also at a Career plan halt. My original plan was to go through for forensics ( maybe I just watched too much TV) But the field fascinated me. I had the grades to do it too. But I guess forensics wasn't His plan. I jst finished a grade 11 year in enriched mathematics ( yes..enriched) and finished with an 80 something or other. the next year I was in a U level math...and half way though the year I couldn't apply any of it to tests of assignments. I spent the rest of that year in a basic math class after begging my guidance counselor to let me keep my math credit. Anyways, I spent my fifth and final year of high school studying social sciences and English ( i skipped English in my 4th year cause I needed a break from it)
However one thing remained constant in high school: art. I wasn't the best, and i still am not, their were many talented people in that class. At the end of high school my art teacher asked if I required a portfolio for University. I said "pfft! I'm just taking art for fun"
Well Mr. Scales, I am a university graduate with an Art major... but the portfolio wasn't necessary so that's okay.
I also took up Education classes to attain a B. Ed. in the primary division. However as soon as I graduated, unlike about 99% of my class, I had zero desire to teach or apply for teaching jobs. But no worries I have a degree in Art! awesome!
I ended up working in a school as an assistant teacher and enjoyed the day while I was there, but dreaded going to work each day. And that doesn't seem right to me. I recently thought that maybe I am being lazy with applying to teaching positions. But twice now I have applied to a position that I was very qualified for, one of which was at the school where I worked for an entire year. I never even got a call back. And I know that there are people out there with the "beggars can't be choosers" attitude ( which i have at times too) But to me it's important that I enjoy my work. I don't want my job to be a depressing weight on my shoulders. This doesn't mean I wont ever teach. I do use my education to do private tutoring, and I plan on homeschooling once kids come into our lives.
In a previous blog I mentioned how I would sit and watch my mother sew, mend and create. Ever since I made my first stitch, I haven't stopped. I always took out her sewing machine and made things.
My mother got me my very own sewing machine for University Graduation. Best gift ever!!! I don't think that it has gone more than a week without being used. I would always be thinking while at work about the thinks I could create. This also applies to refurbishing furniture. My passion has been with me all the time, right in front of me. I think it took making new curtains and pillows three times for my kitchen and living room in the past year to realize this.
I recently joined the banner making committee in our church, so that I can apply my passion there. I am really excited about this because this means I can share it with more people, and have it be very Christ centred. It's important as Christians I think to use our passions in a way that gives back to God.
I don't believe that my teaching degree is wasted. God has a plan for us, and at some point, whether it is through homeschooling or another way, that degree will be used. It's never a waste. But I think people need to realize that teachers don't just teach in schools. And they usually have a 2nd degree. Mine just happens to be art.
I have finally discovered my passion. I am passionate about creating, refurbishing, redesigning and being thrifty. I'm a hands-on person. I always have been. It's in my blood.
On April 22, SYD will be at the Ancaster Arts and Crafts Show, displaying and selling one (to four-ish) of a kind accent pillows.
I am really looking forward to this. My goal is to just make back the money I spent on supplies and the booth rental and to have people enjoy my makings.
I think there are reasons why you are passionate about certain things. It's not just about liking or enjoying, but I think that you will be used by God in that way...know what I mean? Or maybe not. Maybe it's just something to keep us looking forward to work being over.


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Rotary Youth Leadership Award in Sofia, Bulgaria
What is RYLA?
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership program coordinated by Rotary Clubs across the globe. Each year, thousands of young people participate in this program.
The format of the event may vary from district to district. RYLA events are typically 3–10 days long and include presentations, activities, and workshops that cover a variety of topics, including:
- Leadership fundamentals and ethics
- Communication skills
- Problem solving and conflict management
- Community and global citizenship
Rotary clubs and districts select participants and facilitate the event's curriculum.
RYLA aims to:
- Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth;
- Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders;
- Encourage leadership of youth by youth;
- Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.
Every RYLA program covers the following core topics:
- Fundamentals of leadership
- Give young people the chance to come together in a supportive environment to gain a better understanding of their own strengths and the unique qualities and abilities of others
- Provide an opportunity for young people to develop a network of resources to facilitate their roles and development
- Facilitate learning about teamwork, communication, motivation and to develop the leadership skills of young people through experiential workshops
- Create a greater awareness of social issues affecting young people and
- Demonstrate Rotary's commitment to young people.
- Problem-solving and conflict management
What to expect?
Everyone comes to RYLA hoping to gain different things. Sometimes these things are exactly what you gain from participating – other times, you learn something completely different, that you never expected. Everyone's experience of RYLA is unique. What you can expect though, is to meet people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and to hear from a series of speakers, all with different perspectives on leadership, personal development and community.
Some speakers will challenge you and what you believe, but hopefully some will also connect with you, or inspire you.
RYLA assumes that 'leadership' is a diverse and varied concept and any one form or style of leadership is not seen as more important than any other
FAQ for RYLA'16
- What is the process for application and participation for RYLA'16?
- First you will fill the application form.
- Send us a recommendation letter from your sponsor rotary club.
- The RYLA'16 organizers will choose 20 people from the applicants and they will send the confirmation e-mails for RYLA participation.
- If you are one of the selected candidates, you will have to send us (to confirm your participation) your flight ticket/reservation.
- Is there any participation fee for the RYLA'16?
- Yes. Participation fee is 50 Euros. This fee includes accommodation (4 nights), seminar, breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
- Any additional drinks, food, transportation to and from Sofia and pocket money will have to be paid by the participant.
- Can I come to Sofia before RYLA or leave the Sofia after from RYLA'16?
- Yes you can. But all extras will belong to you. The Rotary and Rotaract Club Sofia – Vitosha does not take any responsibility.
- Will there be any program on THE LAST DAY?
- No, RYLA'16 will be over after the breakfast and the award ceremony. After that you will be free.
- How is the weather in June?
- Mostly weather is like sunny and 23°C – 28°C on average in June.
- Will there be time for shopping?
- It will depend on the program. But yes there will be time for shopping.
We are ancient...
- Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, was founded 7000 years ago. This makes it the second oldest city in Europe.
- The gold treasure discovered in the Varna Necropolis is the oldest one in the world. It dates back to 5000 BC.
- Bulgaria comes third in the list of countries with most valuable archaeological sites discovered on their territories, preceded only by Greece and Italy.
- Over 15 000 Thracian tombs have been discovered on the territory of Bulgaria. The bulk of them are yet to be explored.
- There is solid historical evidence that wine has been produced on the territory of what is now modern-day Bulgaria ever since the Stone Age. Today the country has earned the reputation of an excellent wine producer
We are unique...
- The famous Bulgarian rose oil is used for making some of the world's most popular and expensive perfumes. One gram rose oil is produced out of 1000 rose blossoms.
- Every year on the 1st March Bulgarians exchange "Martenitsas". Essentially, these are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread, which symbolize good health and happiness.
- Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is the only big city in Europe that lies just 15 minutes away from an imposing mountain – Vitosha. Cherni Vrah (Black Peak – 2290 m) is its highest peak.
- Bulgaria is the country with the highest number of natural mineral springs in Continental Europe – over 600.
- National instrument is the bagpipes – called the "Gaida".
Sofia is the capital of and the largest city in Bulgaria. Sofia (Sophia or Sofiya) is in the west central part of the country, about 35 miles (55 km) from the Bulgarian-Serbian border. Sofia (Sophia or Sofiya) is in the west central part of the country, about 35 miles (55 km) from the Bulgarian-Serbian border. The city is a separate district ( okrug ) and is also the capital of a surrounding district of the same name. The city is a separate district (okrug) and is also the capital of a surrounding district of the same name. Encircled by mountains, the city lies in a fertile basin formed by the Iskŭr River and its tributaries. Encircled by mountains, the city lies in a fertile basin formed by the Iskur River and its tributaries.Here 10 fun facts about Sofia:
* To complete your registration, we kindly request a recommendation letter from your sponsor rotary club.
* Applicants should be over 18 years old.
* After selection you could make a wire transfer for the application fee €50 the your bank account or you could pay upon your arrival to Sofia
* Please, do not buy any ticket before we confirm your application form.

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Awhile back the USPTO launched a media component to their trademark page, namely, the Trademark Information Network. From this page you can watch a number of different videos that discuss the basics of trademarks and all the way up to post-registration issues.
Have you watched any? What did you think?
I'll devote some posts to watching these videos & provide a critique/reaction to each one.


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Testimonial of Mr. Abdul Ghafoor of City Homoeo Store, Karachi.
The locality where I live can be called the hub of homoeopathy in Pakistan. Arambagh Road of Karachi has the distinction of having accommodated such early torch-bearers of Homoeopathy in Pakistan as Dr. A. Hamid, Dr. Hasan Aziz, etc. So I was acquainted with homoeopathy as a child but, truly speaking, it was not my first choice treatment – in fact, some times I treated it with the usual contempt as is quite common until I met Dr. Ahmad Fakir Muhammad and saw his method of treatment.
The way he handled my mother's urinary tract infection has made me a strong supporter of homeopathy.
My mother is about 74. She had recurring urinary tract infections which had been treated through strong antibiotics from time to time. If I remember correctly, it was in 1995 when the antibiotics failed to act. According to doctors, she had a bacterial strain that was resistant to even the third generation antibiotics!
It was at that juncture that we consulted Dr. Ahmad Fakir Muhammad. He took mother's case in detail and promised to prescribe a suitable medicine in a few days.
If I remember correctly, the initial prescription was Colchicum. Improvement was noticeable in a few days, with mother complaining less and less about the burning and inconsistency of urine. Subsequent tests showed decreased bacterial count and disappearance of Pus cells, RBCs and other abnormalities in the urine. In view of the long-standing nature of the complaint and overuse of antibiotics, the infection could not be cured radically as feared by Dr. Ahmad Fakir Muhammad during the first interview. From time to time, it keeps on striking back. The important thing for me, however, is that both the intensity and frequency have decreased considerably and the problem has become easily manageable.
Abdul Ghafoor
City Homoeo Store
Arambagh Road


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Massey Ferguson's second Vision of the Future event saw the launch of a totally new range of tractors
Massey Ferguson's second Vision of the Future event saw the launch of a totally new range of tractors; the Global Series, which have been in development for approximately six years and in which the company has already invested 350m dollars. David Williams attended.The event also provided an opportunity for almost 6,000 farmers and European agricultural press to find out about the latest product updates and new models. The first Vision of the Future event was in 2012, at the same location; on agricultural land adjoining an agricultural college approximately an hour north-east of Paris. As well as a representative selection of all the latest products from the company, on static display and working, there was an informative conference during which speakers from companies at the leading-edge of agricultural technology talked about what is happening in the industry and issues which will affect farmers in the coming years. The conference, in the college's main auditorium, included speakers from Trelleborg, talking about its new progressive traction tyre; Syngenta, describing the benefits of its hybrid cereal crops and from Agco; describing the state of the industry and some of the machinery concepts it sees as possibilities for farms in the future. Global tractorThe big news at the event was the Global Series tractors. At first glance the concept would appear to be the introduction into the range of modernised versions of the incredibly practical and functional MF165 and MF185-era machines of the 1970s, but what Massey Ferguson has done with the new tractors is much more than that. With many of its older machines still operating daily the brand is one of the best known world-wide, providing simple, reliable operation and easy maintenance.Different types of agriculture and local regulations mean no single tractor range specification is suitable for use in every country; in particular the engine emissions regulations which have had a big effect on engine design in recent years, with the most stringent requirements demanded for supply within Europe and the USA. Elsewhere in the world different standards apply and in some countries there are no emission standards to be met. Meeting the most demanding requirements requires advanced fuel injection and exhaust systems and top quality fuel is needed by the precision components. Specialist equipment is needed for repairs and servicing and technicians need specialist training. These factors would make the highest standard specification tractors unsuitable for use in countries where fuel quality is less reliable and where the back-up to keep them working is not available, so a more basic fuel system is needed.The tasks carried out by tractors also vary from country to country and, while the only function of the rear lift arms on some tractors might be to hold the counter-weight for a front loader, or to operate a trailer hitch, small intensive arable farmers might use the same tractor for demanding draft work where lifting ability and precise control are essential. A versatile transmission offering overlap between the gears and a wide range of speeds to suit specialist applications is needed by users in some areas while a simple sequence of speed steps from minimum to maximum will be all that is required elsewhere in the world. Features such as power shuttle for ease of shifting between forward and reverse, providing added efficiency for operating in confined spaces and for loader work are expected now in much of Europe, whereas elsewhere, a simpler, less slick system will provide the performance needed.Massey Ferguson's new tractors have a modular construction, allowing the company to supply a combination of components to suit the area and type of use. Rather than base the tractors on any existing design, and modernise it to meet current demand, the company has designed the new tractors from the ground up, and more than 90 per cent of the parts and components are totally new; designed and engineered specifically for the tractors. Massey Ferguson director of sales engineering and brand development, Campbell Scott pointed out that the 31 prototype tractors, which have undergone world-wide testing, had endured a total of 44,762 hours to date, operating in more extreme conditions than any previously developed range.They are designed to be built in any country or area where there is major demand, saving transport costs and improving efficiency of supply. The company stresses that the Global Series tractors are Massey Ferguson throughout, even though the first production facility is a brand new purpose-built factory at Changzhou in China to meet anticipated local demand.Eventually the range will include power outputs from 60-130hp, but initially just two models are available; the 82hp 4708 and the 95hp 4709. The first 4708 machines will be for use in Africa and the Middle East while the 4709 will be available first for Turkey, and then for the rest of Europe.The two models were displayed and demonstrated at the French launch with versions showing clearly the range of specifications for different sales areas. For countries with stringent emissions requirements, power for the 4709 is provided by a 3-cylinder 3.3-litre turbocharged AgcoPower engine, using exhaust gas recirculation and a maintenance-free diesel oxidation filter, while power for the African-bound 4708 is from a 4-cylinder 4.4-litre turbocharged engine manufactured under licence.European-specification machines will be fitted with a 12×12 transmission, with an optional extra lower creep-speed range. An 8×8-speed transmission will be standard on the African-bound models. Maximum travel speeds for European models will be 40kph on the 4wd versions and 30kph on 2wd. The mechanical shuttle, fitted to both variants, is operated from a dashboard-mounted lever on European specification models and a large floor-mounted lever on others. The foot pedals are also different; hanging pendant-type pedals for Europe and floor-mounted for other areas. On 4wd versions, drive to the front wheels, engaged on-the-move through an electro-hydraulic selector clutch, is through an enclosed shaft running under the centre of the transmission and engine to the front axle.For Europe, the floor platform is shaped to cover the transmission tunnel, which provides isolation of the operator seat from the main chassis. Other models have an exposed transmission top, and the seat doesn't benefit from the vibration-reducing isolation, and the floor is made up of separate footstep-type platforms on the left and right. A cab version is expected to make its debt in a few years' time, likely to be available in standard and low profiles.Hydraulic lift capacity on the 4700 models is 3,000kg, and 540rpm PTO, operated by a 3-position rocker switch, is standard. A 540 Eco version will be an option later. Electronic linkage control is on all models, a sensing pin in the top link providing the signal for draft sensing. The high pressure open-centre hydraulic system is fed by tandem pumps, one for linkage and spool valves, the other supplying the auxiliary hydraulic circuits, to cope with demand from modern implements.The rear-hinged bonnets have a simple release latch at the front, and provide good access for maintenance. The battery is easy to check at the front and, behind it, the cooling radiators slide out for ease of cleaning.Farmers Guide had an exclusive first test-drive on the 4708 4wd. The seat had plenty of adjustment fore and aft to provide ample leg room for the 6ft-plus operator, and all the controls were logically and conveniently located and close to hand. The floor mounted forward and reverse shuttle lever was a bit cumbersome, but European specification models will have the more convenient dashboard-mounted lever which will be a big improvement. The 4-cylinder engine was lively providing good performance in a variety of gears around the test course, but lacked grunt in higher gears when operating at low revs. Steering on the 4wd tractor was light and very predictable, and the turning circle was good, allowing easy manoeuvring around obstacles. The tractor had the more basic floor-mounted pedal layout, but they were light and provided good control, certainly much easier to use than those of older MF models such as an MF165 or a slightly newer MF590, both tractors which the new models could possibly replace on UK farms.The first of the new tractors is likely to be available in the UK early in 2015, with a wider range of models being introduced during the next 3-4 years."Designing and building a complete new range of tractors has allowed us to use 2015 – rather than 1955 – technology, which would have been the case if we had just updated existing components," explained Massey Ferguson vice president for sales and marketing in the EAME region, Thierry Lhotte. "Developing the new transmission from scratch has enabled us to design the most efficient possible, and the tractors' modular construction allows us to supply these totally modern machines for use anywhere; from countries where the exhaust emissions standards are still T0, to those with the most demanding T4-final."CombinesThe latest combines from Massey Ferguson were displayed, but heavy rain the night before and during the event prevented the planned harvesting demonstrations.The biggest news is improvements to the specification of Activa S and Beta combines, the Activa S benefitting from a new Proline cab, with features taken from the Skyline cab, introduced two years ago for the higher specification Beta and Delta Hybrid models.The Proline cab has improved styling and better access and the controls are updated. The TechTouch 2 terminal, already fitted to the larger machines, provides automatic settings for many crops, automatic adjustment of reel speed and advanced height control, maintaining a constant ground pressure of the header on undulating land. The touch-control colour screen provides easy monitoring of all harvesting functions, while a split display facility allows the operator to keep an eye on multiple functions at the same time. A PowerGrip joystick controller, with finger and thumb buttons for the most frequently used functions, is used to operate the combine, and provides pulse-propulsion, allowing the operator to nudge the lever to increase or reduce speed.Operator comfort is improved with a larger glass area increasing visibility, better insulation reducing noise, and an air-suspension seat providing a better ride. A fridge and storage box is beneath the passenger seat. More lights are provided to improve conditions for working at night.The Activa S is available in 7345 5-straw-walker, and 7347 6-straw-walker versions, with or without rotary separators. The smallest 7345 has 243hp, and the 7347 has 276hp with an additional 30hp available during unloading.Grain tank capacity is 8,600 litres and there is now the option of a PowerFlow header up to 6.8m wide. The PowerFlow header uses a belt to gather the crops, reducing losses considerably and provides a heads-first crop flow to the intake elevator. Massey Ferguson claims output improvements up to 73 per cent in OSR, 15 per cent in wheat and 12 per cent in barley through the system. The FreeFlow standard table is available in widths from 4.8-7.6m.Beta updatesThe larger Beta 7360 5-straw-walker and 7370 6-straw-walker models also gain improvements for 2015. AgcoPower engines provide the power; an 8.4-litre 320hp version fitted to 7370 and 7370PL hillside model provides a 40hp boost during unloading. The 7360 and 7360PL models have a 7.4-litre engine developing 276hp, with an extra 30hp boost available. The engines are equipped with SCR (Adblue) to meet latest emissions regulations. A new option on the latest models is AutoGuide xls automatic steering providing accuracy to within 5cm, and capable of setting up the field layout to minimise short-work for extra efficiency.Telematics are fitted as standard on 2015 models, providing easy harvesting operation monitoring from anywhere, via a computer.The PowerFlow header is also an option on Beta models; with a working width up to 7.7m available. "The PowerFlow tables have been in production for 25 years, and are still probably the best table on the market," commented Massey Ferguson powered harvesting marketing manager Adam Sherriff.A new 6-row straw chopper, which uses pairs of serrated knives operating against adjustable stationary knives and a dimple plate provides adjustable fineness of chop. An optional twin-rotor chaff spreader is available to spread across the working width up to 25ft, and a further option is electric deflectors to precisely adjust the spread pattern.For hill work the ParaLevel front axle system provides levelling across slopes up to 20 per cent, and a new additional Integrale (i) option raises and lowers the rear of the machine providing auto-levelling up to 30 per cent up hill and 10 per cent down. PL and PLi models all have 4wd as standard.Harvest back-up assuredMassey Ferguson introduced its parts promise ahead of the 2014 harvest season. Covering five, six and eight straw-walker models as well as the flagship Hybrid machines, and operational from 1st June-15th November, the promise is that if a part is not available within 24 hours to get a combine back working, then the company will provide financial assistance of 35 euros/ha, to pay for a contractor, or for the hire of a replacement machine, for example. Introduced to give users the assurance that Massey Ferguson and its dealers could provide the back-up necessary for modern farming operations, the company confirmed that to date, there has been no occasion during which it has had to make any payments, its parts systems having provided the service required.Antarctica againIn 1958, three Ferguson TE20 tractors, running on specially designed tracks, provided the mechanical assistance which enabled Sir Edmund Hillary to make his journey over land across Antarctica to the South Pole.On 15th November this year a team will leave Cape Town to recreate the 2,350km journey, the old Fergies replaced by a modern Massey Ferguson 5610, modified for the expedition by the engineering team at the company's Beauvais tractor plant. Instead of tracks the 5610 will be on Trelleborg Progressive Traction tyres, and the tractor, leaving Cape Town with 1,000kg of back-up parts, will be maintained twice daily, Massey Ferguson's Agcommand telematics system relaying performance information back to the 24-hour support team at Beauvais.The team is expected to arrive at the South Pole in early December, encountering temperatures down to minus 40 degrees centigrade and altitudes up to 3,400m on the way.The futureLike other manufacturers Massey Ferguson is looking at what is needed to meet the demands of agricultural users of the future and a rare insight was provided by Thierry Lhotte of some of the concepts which have been considered.The use of an operator-driven lead tractor and an unmanned slave tractor working alongside allows one person to operate two machines, and Thierry talked of some of the benefits. Fendt has demonstrated its Guide Connect twin-tractor system, which involves two tractors both carrying out similar tasks, the first with an operator and the second mimicking the movements of the first. Massey Ferguson showed an illustration of a similar system, but took it a stage further; the second tractor without a cab, able to operate independently of the first tractor when needed. An 'immersion cab', incorporating a live display, allows the operator to sit in the cabbed tractor, but have the operating view of the second cab-less tractor, driving it as if he was sitting in the other tractor's seat. An example application was using the cabbed tractor with a trailer to transport bales, and the cab-less tractor with a front loader to load the trailer. Rather than dismount from the cab, the operator simply remains in his seat, but switches his operating view to that of the second tractor, and loads the trailer by remote control of the driver-less tractor.Also shown was a load-platform tractor design, with an extending chassis allowing large implements such as sugar beet harvesters to be carried, or the chassis to be closed up providing a more compact machine for general tasks. A further feature was the ability to mount a second power unit to provide additional power when needed but which, when removed, could be used to generate electrical power for other uses.


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Review for Gecko Villa
Udon Thani, Thailand
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Smoked salmon & cream cheese bagel
Start your day with some brain food. Scottish smoked salmon and cream cheese in a multi grain bagel, rich in omega 3 and good ideas…
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Bagel (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour (GLUTEN), Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Brown Linseed, Poppy Seed , Rye Flour (GLUTEN), Sugar, Malted Barley Flour (GLUTEN), Barley Flakes (GLUTEN) Yeast, Wheat Gluten (GLUTEN), Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Emulsifier, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid), Maize Grits) Smoked Salmon: Farmed Atlantic Salmon (FISH), Salt and Sugar Mix, Natural Wood Smoke Cream Cheese: 2% Fat Cheese Base (Skimmed Milk (MILK), Cream (Milk)), Permeate, Salt, Modified Tapioca Starch, Stabiliser Blend
- Nutrition informationKCals456Protein (g)25.3Carbohydrates (g)53.9Fibre (g)5.2Fat (g)13.4Saturated Fat (g)3.1Sugar (g)5.9Salt (g)2.2
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If you've been following my blog, you already learned secret number one on delicious cooking. As mentioned, better quality ingredients = better taste; and remember, knowing what NOT to cook with, is equally important. Today we're moving onto the next secret, so in case you missed the first post on this series, don't forget to catch up and read it.
Secret number two: Believe in yourself. Now you may be scratching your head wondering what in the world does believing in yourself have to do with cooking a delicious meal. Maybe you were anticipating a secret ingredient like a pungent spice loaded with antioxidants. Surely I should tout the flavorful health benefits of thyme, fenugreek, and turmeric, right? Not so fast. First, you need to just start believing in your ability to whip up a delicious meal.
Why? Here's the deal. Believing in yourself is a secret ingredient! Having confidence in the kitchen is a secret weapon to battle any cooking demons you might encounter. Think about it. Whenever you're preparing something for the first time or learning a new recipe, there's always a cause for concern. This anxiety could be experienced even by individuals who enjoy cooking; but for those who don't, it can become entirely daunting. Unless you're eating patterns lack any sort of diversity, you'll find that preparing a variety of healthy and delicious meals does require some time and effort. Aside from the grocery shopping, prepping and so forth, there's also a learning curve to contend with.
So what typically happens when you make a valiant effort, but fail? Well, if you lose faith in yourself, you're tempted to hang-up this entire cooking notion. Consider Joan and her new fiancé Bill. Several months before their big day, they decided to start eating clean and healthy. One of the changes they agreed to make was to replace their white rice with organic brown rice. In hopes of making a stir-fry dish, Joan called Bill on his drive home from work. "Hi honey, I followed the directions for the brown rice and it turned out to be a pile of mush. I dumped it out and attempted it again by backing off some of the water, but apparently it cooked too long. Sorry, the second batch is burned! Cooking sucks, let's order a pizza instead."
Modifying our eating patterns isn't always easy because most of us tend to be creatures of habit. Even if our eating patterns aren't healthy, it's what we know and let's face it, sticking with what we know (like ordering pizza) is a lot easier than improving our culinary skills. However, when you start believing in yourself, there's still a good chance you can turn even a flopped dish into something healthy and delicious. Joan learned the hard way, but for many others here's a newsflash: Following the directions for cooking rice doesn't guarantee success. Depending on the type of rice grain you choose, more often than not, the amount of water and cooking time will vary from the actual instructions. It seems ironic not to follow the instructions; yet growing up I used to watch my mom make rice regularly. Never once did I see her use a measuring cup, yet time and time again, her rice always turned out perfect. The best way to make rice is to practice with one healthy grain as many times as necessary, until you get it right! Be brave, throw out the rule book and trust yourself. In the meantime, Secret #3 will help you to make the most out of your not-so-perfect cooking attempts, so be sure to stay tuned!
Matthew 17:20 "I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
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I chose something easy. A halloween wreath. Here is what I used...
First I used this yarn I just found at Michael's, it was on sale! It is called Angel hair. Love it!
What I loved about it is it had this fuzzy sort of appearance and would give me a spiderweb effect.
Next I just used a simple styrofoam wreath.
To adorn I finally get to use the black glitter spiders I got for over 50% off a year or two ago but just never used...
First I added a dot of hot glue on the back of the wreath to secure the yarn.
Then I just wrapped... and wrapped... and wrapped the yarn. I wrap a few round and then push it back to meet the rest so it is nice and flush and you don't see any exposed styrofoam.
Then when I went around and met up from the beginning, I again secured it with a dot of hot glue.
Next I added the spiders via hot glue. I'll wait to show you at the end what it looks like. but I wanted a way to hang it up. So I just used a piece of the same yarn tied it and then glued the knot to the back of the wreath, so no one would see it. :)
I clipped off the excess once the glue was dry (no need to ruin more scissors!).
Ta Da! We are done!
I totally love it and it was super easy, fast, and simple to make. Now I can get back to finishing my power point presentation for work.
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Blog 335, 2/16/16 - Vikings Finish Third in Spring Season Opener
Scoring at the Greg Norman-designed Wente Vineyards course was high thanks to strong winds that saw the entire field fail to break par for the 54 holes, and medalist - Saint Martin University's Ryan Pickthorn - finish on four-over 220.
Top Viking was Brett Johnson who finished tied for fifth on ten-over-par. It was the Oregon State transfer's fourth top-five finish in his six tournaments at Western. Chris Hatch was tied for tenth on 12-over, while Jeffrey Marcum tied for 14th on 13-over.
The two other Vikings in the field were Cody Roth who tied for 31st on 243, and Willy Scholten who came in tied for 40th on 247.
Though a reasonable start to the spring given the conditions, Western Washington will be disappointed at having lost its overnight lead. The team finished Monday's play on 30-over 606, holding a five-shot lead over St. Martin's and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps who were tied for second.
Today's round of 312 (and a three-round total of +54 918) was therefore something of a let-down, so the team will be looking to make amends when it returns to California next month for the Cal Baptist Spring Break Collegiate at Eagle Glen GC in Corona.
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"Icom will continue to operate as a separate group of companies. However, Icom and BDR will pool resources to expand our products and services; simplify our procurement and improve efficiency by centralising and/or standardising company functions.
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Children's Right to Parental Care
It is the right of every child to receive parental love. Some children are unable to get it due to neglect by their families. As a result, these children end up facing mental torture caused by the challenging situations they encounter.
Eligibility of the Foster Parents
There are laws that allow parents to adopt these children. However, a controversy has emerged regarding the eligibility of the foster parents. In 2015, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the Texas Department of Child Protective Services had violated the constitutional rights of the children by exposing them to unreasonable risk www.atlantic.com/news . The judge argued that the parents to adopt the child must be of undisputed character.
Freedom to Serve Children Act, 2017
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The questions of whether the bill will ease the burden of placements of the foster children rages on. Critics argue that the bill will complicate issues for foster parents leading to reduced placements. There are currently more than 250,000 children waiting for placement in Texas. While it's true that the children need the care and love of a family, it is paramount to ensure their safety.
The bill was passed to ensure that the children's religious beliefs are not compromised by the new family. It is not worth to have a child adopt behaviors that are against their upbringing beliefs just so that they get parental love. Some of the children are relatively young. If adopted by a family with questionable characters, it is likely that the child will adopt the behaviors of the foster parents as they grow.
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Feeling bad is OK
August 7, 2018
So for the past year or so, I have been taking my "Blank Time"(The time spent driving, waiting, awake crazy early before anyone else, awake crazy late before anyone else) to listen to some great audio books, listening to awesome inspirational and motivation videos on Youtube, here is one of my favorites: Arnolds Inspiration
I was a child of books growing up, they were the very few forms of entertainment i was able to enjoy when everyone else was asleep. Reading had always transported me to a far away place where I could forget about school, parents fighting, bullies in school, homework and general sadness. I made it a habit to visit the library twice a month to not only do my homework, but to rent, return and place on hold many books that were supposedly supposed to come out, thanks to magazines that would advertise them ahead of time, this was of course before the internet was a crazy big thing. Over time, once the internet became a thing, i strayed away from books except for the ones assigned in school and more towards screens, video games, the internet when it was a young, vast, increasingly amazing tool to escape the real world as well.
Fast forward to today, where the whole world is in your pocket, I have come to realize that sometimes, even the most advanced things in the world, cannot replace the most simple things that have been around for decades. Now mind you, i do enjoy the feel and smell of a good book , but due to my time restraints, I have opted for an Amazon Kindle, which holds thousands and thousands of books in one little magazine sized E-Reader, which is so pleasant to the eyes over time spent reading on it.
My point here is that throughout time, we enter in a series of ups and downs, left and rights, positives and negatives. We have every right to be sad and every right to be happy. There is no Ying, without the Yang is what i am trying to get to. It's a bit depressing, when your on a high off of happiness and success, to understand, in the back of your mind, that there might be a low coming up soon or something negative about to occur, but you don't ever, ever let that stop you, it's just a realist way of thinking. In the way i handle things is like this:
There is a positive streak, it goes on day by day, but that doesn't mean that it will stay like that the whole day. You have to build on it, ALWAYS. I build off of positive or negative thoughts, situations and energy all the time, just to keep myself constantly moving forward, so that i don't fall backwards to the past, because then you end up over analyzing what could have been or what should have been. Instead, i focus on what will be, what could be and how i should make myself to be better and stay positive. Out of most of the situations in my life, i try to be a non stop fountain of positivity for everyone around me, no matter what. The only things that occur negatively in my life is from the outside, i never want bad things to happen to anyone, I do not judge anyone and i tend to stay away from negative situations. Just don't confuse negative situations with hard altercations with people to either fix things, stand up for one another and being brave or humble. I asked once a very famous bodybuilder via Twitter how to get someone to stay positive and be a good person, this was during the dark time my brother was going through and in a way still is. He replied with a very simple answer: Inspire Through Example.
That's what I am trying to do, day by day and trying to include as many friends as possible, because in the end, we are alone in our heads, but never alone in person, remember that. Feeling bad is ok, because as they always say, the sky is the limit. A better quote to leave you guys is from one of my favorite movies: Why do we fall Bruce? So we can learn to get back up. (The Dark Knight)
The Reward of Patience
July 22, 2018
As always, lets start off with a few fun photos of how life is at the moment:
So as you can tell, Lailah has grown considerably fast in the last 6 months, which is what the doctor would always tell us as well as parents of older children, they grow very fast. She is 1.5 years old now and loving life everyday. Her mother is of course in most of these photos, but she never wants to be in them only because she knows I would be posting them on the Blog from time and again, she's camera-shy Hehe.
From the health part of my life, i have been feeling ok, not too good and not too bad. From what i have been told and whats been proven in medical journals world-wide, if i do not give my body time to rest, besides sleeping, then i would be almost reversing the process of weight loss and destroying the process of muscle-building due to not enough nutrients getting to my muscles and time to grow. I just recently started taking at least 1 day off a week, just to catch up on paper work for the restaurant and personal chores to get everything moving forward. I'm stuck at 171 lbs at the moment, so i have been not only reading up again on my old diets but measuring everything i eat, restricting the amount of carbs i ingest per day and reading on a lot of new medical journals along with science baked books explaining the simple mathematics of a diet plan. I love to read and soak up all the knowledge out there on something i feel so compelled to understand more and more, unfortunately i can't go to school and learn about this due to work, but i can at least prepare with the amount of knowledge taught outside of a classroom. My workouts have been planned accordingly to this new social media fitness guru called Julian Smith, just a couple of years older than me and very passionate about fitness. He has inspired me to do what i have always wanted, help others on a fitness level by inspiring through example. I bought a simple, handheld tripod for my Iphone and started to film literally every single workout that i do for the past 2 weeks, edit and post them on my Instagram and Snap chat, just to help people get motivated on what workouts they should be doing and the right amount of repetitions, how long the contractions should be and the proper form when doing the specific exercise. Now the difference between me and most fitness gurus/models is that I have 24% body fat on me, for my height and age, i should be 15-20 lbs lighter and i do not do enough cardio to have a healthy heart and leaner look. Here are some shorts of my exercises and foods i have been documenting, hope you all enjoy:
Now of course these are just random videos of food and workouts, but in my Instagram or Snap chat, I post exactly how many reps, how long the holds and how many sets. Once i can get my media in order, I'll post an episode on the Vlog of some exercises on the days i have worked out. If anyone have any questions or concerns, feel free to private message me. Like i have said, im no professional or fitness guru/model, just an average joe, trying to make things happen, Peace!
Ramadan Day 5
June 1, 2018
Today was a great day MashaAllah.
The baby and I was able to hang out all day Monday and we were able to get up late together. I had to take my father in law to his usual physician in the early afternoon, which even though i have known the guy for a long time, he seemed to be off his game, cold, weird really. I guess for people who have been working for that long, that makes sense. I asked him how was his family and health, he just stared blankly at me and then looked back at the computer.
After that weird visit I took the family to the restaurant to prep for the week with marinations. It was a long work day after that that felt like forever, but was necessary, thats what happens when you own your own business, you have to put as many hours needed to make sure it runs smoothly, just until you can teach someone to do the same and structure a proper schedule to maintain quality.
So many of you may be wondering how is the restaurant going, whats new, hows it handling the pressure, publicity, quality and so forth. Let me take a moment and update you all:
Thank God, we are doing fine, surviving, spreading the word and making sure everyone leaves full. Bridgewater and Martinsville have welcomed us with open arms and the reception has been so overwhelming and amazing that we are just so lucky to be apart of a great community!
Ramadan Day 11
May 31, 2018
Now this day is my favorite day by far for Ramadan. Not only because it was my first day off during Ramadan but because my wife was off as well for Memorial Day weekend, it was very special just because we are together. We all woke up late, hung out in the bed, Lailah was just so happy to be with her parents, you can see it in her behavior and her face. After we got out of bed, we washed up, Fed Lailah, changed her and planned the rest of our day.
We went to the mall after and took my sister in law as well who had landed the week before. What I enjoy when bringing someone to New Jersey is the expression on their faces when the see NYC, the malls and random things that are different from Afghanistan or wherever. We also bought Lailah some light up shoes so that we can keep them in my wife's car just Incase we end up going to the park or Lailah wants to run around.
From the mall we went straight to Paterson with most of the family. First we went to the newly renovated Turkish Bazaar, which had everything I've ever wanted from Turkish food, but as they always say, don't go food shopping on an empty stomach. I got dried fruit, homemade yogurt drink, date filled cookies, halal sausages for cooking with eggs in the mornings and some freshly baked Turkish bread.
Afterwards we went to Toros to sit down and get our table and orders in ahead of time before the crowd. Not only were the long tables set up too tight with barely any room for people to walk, but as it got busy, the staff was less and less to be found. Also our meat wasn't cooked all the way and smelled old, so we left a bit disappointed.
Ramadan Day 10
May 29, 2018
Wow, day 10 is already here! We are now officially 1/3 down. By now fasting has been pretty good, not too bad except for the days that I sweat from strenuous activities. Today was also extremely slow at work, most likely because everyone wanted to enjoy the holiday vacation at the beach but got stuck due to the clouds and rain. But at night t was fine, most of our tables were people having Iftar and breaking their fast. We ended up staying late though because we wanted to clean everything in the kitchen and front as well as prep for Tuesday so that we can enjoy our day off on Monday. I got home at 11:30 PM and the wife at 12:30AM. I know this won't last forever, I know right now it's a job and we are trying our hardest to keep it moving, we are setting up the grounds for a proper, timely expansion.
Ramadan Day 9
May 27, 2018
Today was a much easier day for fasting. I went to the gym crazy early to get it out of the way at Retro fitness in Greenbrook, which was ok. They made good use of some space here and there, but I couldn't stand the color scheme or some of the crappy machines that were known to be made by low quality companies. After that I spent almost 2 hours trying to recruit a kitchen employee all over, asked questions, answered questions and got nothing. It's so weird, how everyone wants to get paid but no one wants to work, especially younger folks. I read in the news these parents are suing their 30 year old son for not moving out, even though they provided him with so many ways to leave by giving money and finding places close by. I remember reading a part where when he was taken off the family mobile plan, that the guy freaked out, which was when the parents realized they had failed to raise a man and would need to drop the hammer on him moving out.
I know that we love our children, we would do anything for them. What I had realized from the many parents that bring their kids through and watching them grow throughout the years is that without guidance, discipline and communication, your kids will be more and more difficult as they grow older. Now mind you, I am not perfect and neither is everyone else, but most parents know they are doing something wrong when they throw money at their kids to shut them up or just hand them a screen or even buy them their own iPad, when their a lot older! Children are sponges, they want to learn, even when they don't show it. Children see everything you do and say whenever their around you, they'll think it's ok to curse if you curse, they'll think it's ok to drink soda if you always drink soda. My advice is to always, always, always communicate with your children and give them positive, clear answers to their many questions that they'll have growing up and please show them that they are always loved, even when we may be angry or ticked off. My wife and I have learned that we mustn't argue in front of Lailah because then she starts raising her voice and tries to chime in, but you can tell she's worried. Like I said, children see,hear and know everything your doing in front of them so don't always treat them like they don't know or don't understand, they may know more than use at times haha.
It was also a great pleasure to run into some very old friends who would always Engage in deep, intellectual conversations with me whenever they came to the old restaurant:
Nothing has changed at all with them and they had lived in Hawaii for awhile, but from my understanding, once their grand daughter was born, they moved to Maine to be close so they can help out and be with their family there while enjoying retirement.
My Iftar meal was a bit different, the protein to be exact, it wasn't grilled but stewed, which tasted amazing by the way.
Why really helped out with the weather was the insane amount of rain we got, it even looked like a hurricane outside for a few minutes to the point with the rain and wind combined created a wall where you couldn't see a few feet in front of you!
This day felt, although slow at the restaurant, felt like it was needed to recover and relax a bit.
To end the night, my phone was able to take some cool pictures of the moon and I also ran into what looked like a rare Albino moth, but then again I don't know most of my bugs.
Ramadan Day 8
May 27, 2018
Today was great, lunch was a bit slow but for dinner, everyone all came at once to break their fast. Luckily for me, I always make my bowl of food 2 hours ahead of time to make sure I'm not in anyone's way later on. Here are a few examples:
So as you can tell, by the end of the night I was extremely exhausted, we left work at 11:30, picked up Lailah sho was already asleep and went back home.
I've also been recently reading a surprisingly good book by James Comey called A Higher Loyalty. It was great to read and understand his story before he got mixed into the presidential drama and learn that he's as human as anyone else and with a good heart.
Today was also the day my sister in law started work and she only landed Wednesday morning. We are all work horses, we are all chasing that dream. But remember, life isn't about working and paying bills, it's about slowly but surely getting to your goals in life. I heard from a YouTube inspirational speech about a man who learned something very important from his father. His father was an Immagrations who came over from a third world country, worked his whole life, had 3 kids and wasn't home as much because his excuse was the bills wouldn't pay themselves. Now remember, it all comes down to you, your sacrifice and how you want to live your life for yourself and your family. This mans father worked so hard till he was 65 years old, retired, bought his dream house and later died the following year. With that event that happened, the YouTube inspirational speaker had realized that his dad struggled his whole life we he didn't have to, he was of course grateful for his fathers hard work, but mourned the choices he made to be at Work more than at home. We only get one life so live it wisely, every moment counts and time doesn't stop for anyone. We are all part of this life, our families life, friends life and so forth yet we need to actually be in it and not just pass by. Dream house or not, be happy with what you have, set goals and live in the moment with your loved ones because we might not get the chance to be there and with them again.


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Unfortunately these shots don't capture the size of the crowd--only an aerial view would have done that as people packed the length of Pennsylvania Ave and Independence Ave and spilled onto the mall and side streets.
We got to park at the "Muslim Registration" site. If it ever comes to that I would hope that every single adult American who believes in religious liberty registers as muslim. Remember Nazi Germany....
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Response to Questions from Bernama on the Malaysia's Economy and Financial SystemRef No : 16 Feb 2018 Embargo : For immediate release
Question 1
On what are the factors that will ensure Malaysia's continuous strong growth and that it will be inclusive?
Is the global economy on track for a sustained growth recovery?
The GDP figures underscore a trend where the economy is becoming healthier, with growth becoming more broad-based across sectors amid a firm trajectory. If earlier, the economic sectors experiencing a strong momentum revolved around the export-oriented manufacturing, the spill over from that trend is now becoming more entrenched across other sectors. Data points to rising income and employment across a wider swathe of the economy. The commodity sector has also improved, benefitting rural income. The stronger ringgit appreciated in tandem, reflecting the improvement in the economy.
The world economy shows synchronised growth across many regions. Multiple indicators such as production, consumption, shipping, commodity prices show improving trends pointing to a sustained global growth in 2018. The IMF, World Bank, OECD have revised upwards the global growth forecast for this year. Being an open economy, and with domestic growth drivers being healthy, Malaysia is likely to do well.
Question 2
What is the current situation in terms of job creation, vacancies and layoffs in the financial industry in Malaysia?
Total employment in the financial services sector, remained strong at 164,885 persons as at the end of fourth quarter of 2017. Job opportunities remain ample with new jobs created and large job vacancies, driven mainly by high skilled jobs. The rationalisation of jobs were mainly at the lower level as automation begins to take place on a larger scale in the sector. More training programs focusing on in-demand expertise required by more knowledge and technology intensive jobs have to be undertaken to fill the gap for these high skilled jobs. Job layoffs remain low at 775 persons during the quarter and are substantially outnumbered by a combination of new jobs created of 1,170 positions and the high existing stock of job vacancies of 5,609 positions.
Question 3
To what extent has legal provisions in BAFIA been superseded by the Financial Services Act and Islamic Financial Services Act 2013?
The Financial Services Act 2013 has replaced the BAFIA since June 2013.
Question 4
Are banking secrecy and protection of customer information confidentiality also safeguarded in the Financial Services Act 2013?
How important are these in preserving the trust and confidence of the public into the financial system in Malaysia?
Given the nature of bank-customer relationship in the banking business, secrecy is the cornerstone of confidence in the banking system. It is of fundamental importance that the sanctity of confidentiality in the banking system is preserved at all times. The public must have confidence in the safety and secrecy of their deposits and dealings with their bankers, and confidence in the integrity and professional conduct of their bankers.
This confidentiality is provided for in Section 133 of the Financial Services Act 2013 and Section 145 of the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013. The secrecy provision clearly prohibits any person, including director, officer or agent of financial institutions to improperly disclose to another person any document or information relating to the affairs or account of the customers of the financial institutions. Banks are also required to have proper governance and effective internal controls to preserve customer confidentiality. The FSA 2013 and IFSA 2013 also provide protection to a whistleblower who reports wrongdoings similar to the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 as long as proper procedures are followed, for example reporting to the relevant enforcement authority.
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Are there further development measures by BNM and the financial industry to protect the integrity and confidence in the domestic financial system?
Integrity is critical in enhancing confidence in the financial system. Bank Negara Malaysia will soon require financial institutions to undertake rigorous screening for their new hires. This is to ensure that the financial industry possess a competent and professional workforce. Furthermore, in providing comprehensive training and development on banking, institutions like the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) and Iclif Leadership and Governance Centre play an important role in strengthening the talent pool. The prestigious Chartered Banker qualification for example is aimed at providing comprehensive education on banking to raise the professionalism of bankers in supporting sound judgments and decision making in the industry. Beginning January 2017, all new graduate entrants into the banking industry are required to be a member of AICB and complete a mandatory program on ethics and professional standards. Since April 2017, the financial industry workforce operating in wholesale financial markets are also required to adhere to a high standard of professional entry eligibility, market conduct and internal controls ascribed in the Code of Conduct for Malaysia Wholesale Financial Markets. The Code of Conduct is rigorously and jointly enforced by the Financial Market Association of Malaysia, financial institutions and regulators.
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16 Feb 2018
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Faces in the clouds reveal dementia
Patients with a specific form of dementia see faces in places where no one else does. Special images can determine whether people are suffering from the dreaded disease.
Japanese scientists have found a remarkable new way to detect the brain disease 'Lewy body dementia'.
At least one in ten dementia patients in the world is affected by the particular variety of the disease. Nevertheless, it has been very difficult to diagnose it - until now. It turns out that the dementia reveals itself if the person with dementia sees faces in places where healthy people can not spot them - for example, clouds, flowers or rooftops.
'The special form of dementia is characterized by patients getting hallucinations. But a doctor can not be sure to get the opportunity to examine a patient during a hallucination - as they come randomly. So the Japanese wondered if they could show the demented some special images that created hallucinations that healthy people did not experience.
It is quite common that people see faces in places where there really are no faces. The strange phenomenon is called 'pareidolia', and it is because the brain error-decodes the visual impressions it receives.
In a case of pareidolia, the brain produces a context that is not there. Often it is a face we notice in the chaotic surroundings, because we humans have learned to decode faces from when we were very young.
With that knowledge in mind the Japanese researchers made what they called a "pareidolia test '. In the test there were 25 images, among other, birds in the sky, flowers and a leopard.
"You could see faces in many of the images, but healthy people would say to themselves that there were no real faces. However people with dementia, would be convinced that they actually saw real faces "
"Patients with Lewy body dementia often see hallucinatory images in places where people usually do not focus their attention. For example, in bedroom corners, trees in the background or the roofs of neighboring houses," the researchers write in the scientific article.
The experiment has only been done once, but the results suggest that the Japanese have made an interesting discovery.
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This study combines administrative monthly earnings data, birth records, and survey data on hours worked and earnings to describe the labour market outcomes of men and women as they have children, and how parenthood contributes to the gender pay gap in New Zealand. Women on average experience a 4.4% decrease in hourly wages upon becoming mother while men experience no significant decrease. Parenthood thus increases the gender gap in hourly wages.
This paper is an initial exploration of what we can learn regarding the drivers of the gender pay gap in New Zealand (NZ) from combining administrative wage data, birth records, and survey data on hours worked and earnings. Our particular focus is the role of parenthood penalties in this pay gap.
The gender pay gap in NZ has generally been decreasing since 1998 (Ministry for Women, 2017), and in the 2017 June quarter fell to 9.7%, its lowest since 2012 (Statistics NZ, 2017b). However, the gap is still a long way from zero, and a high proportion of it cannot be explained by differences in observable characteristics (Pacheco, Li, and Cochrane, 2017). Furthermore, recent research by Sin, Stillman, and Fabling (2017) suggests the gap cannot be explained by differences in productivity between males and females.
In NZ, as internationally, the gender pay gap is larger among parents than non-parents, though the mechanisms driving this relationship are not entirely clear.2 In NZ, Dixon (2000) finds a 7% hourly wage penalty of having one child, which rises to 10% for two or more children. As Wilner (2016) discusses, four main hypotheses have been proposed for the "motherhood penalty": human capital depreciation while mothers are on parental leave; unobservable differences between parents and non-parents; mothers choosing to work in lower-paying, familyfriendly
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In relation to the first hypothesis, the length of time a mother takes out of employment is affected by a range of factors including the opportunity cost of time out of work that she faces, her access to and cost of childcare, her parental leave entitlements, and her willingness to return to the workforce. These factors will be influenced by legislation; we now provide context on the relevant institutional settings in NZ.
In 2002, government funded paid parental leave was introduced, which allowed mothers who met certain employment requirements to take up to twelve weeks of paid parental leave. For the duration of leave, mothers would receive government transfers equal to their prior weekly wage, up to a maximum amount, which was pegged at the NZ average wage (NZ Parliament, 2002). Since then, the duration of paid leave has increased incrementally and now stands at 18 weeks. There are also forthcoming changes in this space as the new government has recently announcement plans to increase this to 22 weeks by July 2018 and 26 weeks by July 2020
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With these NZ context specific settings in mind, we begin our analysis with a population-level view.
We use administrative wage data to describe the distribution of how long women are out of paid employment after having their first child and how this differs with pre-parenthood income. We then look at employment rates and wage earnings among employed women each month in the five years before and ten years after birth of their first child.
We also compare women who spend different lengths of time out of employment both overall and within each pre-parenthood earnings quartile. Although this does not strictly isolate the causal effect of length of time out of employment on subsequent monthly earnings, it does show how, within earnings quartiles, women who return quickly to work increase their earnings lead over those who return more slowly.
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Age and Geochemistry of the Cape Burks Gabbroids (Russkaya Station Area, West Antarctica)
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The paper reports first geological, chemical, mineralogical, Sr–Nd chemical–isotope, and geochronological data on the gabbroid massif discovered on the Hobbs coast in the Cape Burks area, West Antarctica. The area is made up of compositionally diverse gabbroids that are intersected by thin vein and dike bodies of mafic, intermediate, and fesic composition. The gabbroids are represented by olivine and olivinefree gabbros and gabbronorites, with sharply subordinate troctolites, gabbro–anorthosites, and anorthosites. The U–Pb SHRIMP–II zircon age of the gabbroids and vein rocks was estimated at 100 ± 1 Ma. The gabbroids were supposedly emplaced in the upper crust in tectonically active conditions. The thickness of the pluton is no less than 2.5–3 km. The rocks were crystallized from a highly fractionated melt. Their composition was mainly determined by accumulation and fractional crystallization. The origin of vein felsic rocks was likely related to an evolved residual liquid. The igneous complex was formed in a within–plate geodynamic setting, and its primary melts were derived from a weakly LILE enriched lithospheric mantle.
KeywordsWest Antarctica Marie Byrd Land gabbroids U–Pb age geodynamics
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Carnation herb is a relative of an ordinary garden carnation. It is the only representative that forms a low, tightly adhering to the ground ball with small green leaves. In the photo, a carnation of a herb is depicted in the flowering period, which falls on the beginning of summer, releasing many beautiful and flowers. Flowering period is three months. In August, the seeds are already ripening by next year.