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2010 Wishlist
Posted in Uncategorized on December 11, 2009| 3 Comments »
So a good friend of mine had come up with his 2010 wishlist. I am coming up with mine here, and rather naturally, it would be highly centric towards gaining and improving computer technical skills.
Regarding Go, I have learnt not to overaim. Aiming to improve a few stones at 4d+ level in a year, is absurd. At least of me, it is. Some Hong Kong kids might think otherwise (i.e. Kghin). I will place a modest target for this, as my focus is more towards my professional development.
Wishlist for 2010.
- Study every technical book that I have bought in year 2009 but have not read. This amount to really lot of studying (~20,000 pages) 🙂
- Write and publish 4 technical articles a month
- Earn CCNA and CCNP certification.
- Launch personal website.
- Be a "real" 5d in Go. Not just barely having a non-active 5d account.
- Represent Malaysia in three oversea Go tournaments, with one at least a major tournament
- Practise healthy lifestyle (still thinking on the details. Have to really follow this time)
- Be stylish. Lose nerd and hardwork image. People dont have to know much I work on anything. They just have to see my output. (a little hypocritical, but seems needed in professional and corporate daily work)
- Be involved in one active open source project. Level of involvement could be minimal i.e. observing and following progress track).
Maybe that's enough. I think I could work very hard next year, but I want to channel the extra effort into the quality aspect of above targets..
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The management had transferred my ownership of desktop PC to a new employee from Order Processing. Now I only have my laptop, like every other consultant here. This suits our job nature better, as we should often be on the move. But it saddens me a bit to have lost my desktop PC, which I had been using for various dirty programming work.
Perhaps that's a way for the management to get me focus on my real work, rather than doing unnecessary programming 🙂
Now that my desk is less cluttered, I think it is the right time to do plenty of transformation altogether. I dont really subscribe to "less is more" principle. Obviously more is more and less is less (outside the box thinking aint always right). I simply need to do better personal management.
Regarding this blog, I am going to scour through previous post, and uploaded contents and remove stupid stuff that I wrote. I know there are plenty in here. I will try harder to keep stupidity to myself from now on.
I just want to have a good blog.
Post KPMC
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2009| 2 Comments »
4th Korea Prime Minister Cup (KPMC) ended last Monday, with me getting 4 wins from a total of 7 matches, which is actually pretty much the standard achievement for Malaysia. I was ranked at 29th out of a total 68 participants, a slight improvement from last year where Malaysia was placed 35th, although Alex who was then the representative, also had won 4 games.
In turned out that I was not the only one who felt uncomfortable with the speedy tournament. Other players from further countries like Europe, North/South America were even worsely affected than me. So, I guess all my rantings in the previous post didn't really hold much water.
I'm not going to say much here. I just hope that I can continually win local selection tournaments and qualify for more international tournaments. 2010 will be an interesting year, with plenty of oversea tournaments to aim for, including World Amateur Go Championship (WAGC), Korean Prime Minister Cup (KPMC), Asian Games, and other smaller tournaments.
More pictures and reports available from Malaysia Weiqi Association website.
Scary.. presenting on 7th Oct.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 17, 2009| 1 Comment »
Dear all,
Please find the attached file as the latest Infosec Project 2 Presentation schedule. The involve dates for the presentation are 5th, 6th and 7th October 2009.
Please note that the report should be prepared for 3 copies and must be submitted to CASE at least 3 days before presentation day.
Thank you and all the best.
Wohoooo…. I really cant rest. What will Raya mean to me this year? Huhu..
Preparation for Nanning Tournament
Posted in Uncategorized on September 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
None whatsoever !
Nanning International Weiqi Tournament is coming near. I'll be leaving for Nanning on 23rd September and will be back on 30th September. Quite long.
Visa is ready. Flight arrangement is also ready, I think, as I left it all to Mr Tiong. He will be accompanying me and Boon Ping as team manager.
I think I have gotten a little bit stronger lately, despite the fact that my rank progress has been stagnant, currently at 4d. I have better winning ratio lately on KGS, and am not fearing the 5d's too much. They used to intimidate me but I have learned that if I put fear aside, I can match up to them pretty well.
I wonder if I can have a free mind during the tournament. There's only 30 days left for my project, and spending 10 days of them for a Go tournament seems untimely and very costly.
I just hope I can manage it all.
Excelling Baduk
Posted in Uncategorized on August 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
I was doing some "unnecessary" Excel 2007 development, when to my suprise I found a Baduk ActiveX control. Wow… cant wait to try using it. Programming GUI has always been my biggest hurdle in any project, but with this, seems like much of the task has been simplified.
I'm starting to love Microsoft again. As a note, I have replaced my default Google search engine with Bing.


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Australia experienced a mixed reception at Day One of the United Nations climate negotiations in Doha, Qatar yesterday. Yesterday morning, Senator Ludwig announced to the Senate that Australia would commit to limit its emissions to 99.5% of 1990 emissions under the second commitment period to the Kyoto Protocol. In effect, this is consistent with Australia's existing pledge to reduce emissions unconditionally to 5% below 2000 levels by 2020.
However, in light of the recently released World Bank report 'Turn Down the Heat' which indicates that we are far from on track to keeping global temperature increase within the safe 1.5C-2C threshold; and amidst calls from developing countries, environmental groups and humanitarian organisations for Australia to contribute more to reduce global emissions – the Government's announcement fell somewhat flat.
In Minister for Climate Change Greg Combet's absence from the talks in Doha, Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus delivered Australia's address in yesterday's Opening Plenary. Despite a shaky start with a malfunctioning microphone, Minister Dreyfus was able to launch into a speech promoting collaboration, ambition and commitment.
He said, "Doha can be a defining moment, a coming of age, here in Doha we can say to the world we had a road map and now we have real measures… to deliver action on climate change.
"We are committed to acting together on a common platform because this is what the climate needs."
He even went so far as to say "We reached a deal in Durban and we should deliver in Doha."
One could be forgiven for feeling a little dubious about the authenticity of Minister Dreyfus' depiction of Australia's ambition in light of yesterday's bare minimum announcement. However, the second commitment period reduction target of 5% by 2020 is stronger than Australia's commitment under the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol which in fact allowed Australia to increase its emissions by 8%.
Whilst the Doha negotiations have not generated the same public furor as the negotiations in Copenhagen, or even Durban last year; their success will be instrumental to the implementation of a legally binding treaty to cut carbon emissions by 2015. The plan, agreed upon in Durban last year, will for the first time capture all major emitters.
In this sense, the Kyoto Protocol second commitment period is effectively an interim measure until the 2015 treaty is implemented. It is however essential to maintain momentum and encourage trust between developing and developed nations as the 2015 treaty is negotiated over the next three years. Australia has been strongly criticized by environmental groups domestically and internationally for its perceived lack of ambition and deference to other countries to reduce their emissions first.
Yesterday; America, Canada, Russia, Japan and New Zealand all received the first 'Fossil of the Day' of this year's climate conference. Fossil of the Day is a leader board of underperformers in the climate negotiations. All five winners failed to sign on to the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol.


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Stone Ground Cornmeal Recipes
Cornmeal Pancakes With Vanilla and Pine Nuts
1 ½ cups fine or medium cornmeal
1 ½cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, plus more for frying
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup pine nuts
Honey, for serving.
Heat the oven to 200°. Combine the cornmeal, salt and 1 ½ cups boiling water in a bowl and let it sit until the cornmeal absorbs the water and softens, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the milk, a little at a time, until the batter is spreadable but still thick. Stir in 2 tablespoons oil, the vanilla and the pine nuts.
Put a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. When a few drops of water dance on its surface, add a thin film of oil and let it become hot. Spoon out the batter, making any size pancakes you like. Cook until bubbles form on the top and burst and the underside is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes; turn and cook on the other side until golden. You may have to rotate the cakes to cook them evenly, depending on the heat source and pan. As they finish, transfer them to a plate in the oven while you cook the remaining batter. Serve with honey.
Honey Cornbread Muffins
1 cup stone ground cornmeal
1 cup stone ground flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
½ stick butter, melted
¼ cup honey
Special equipment: paper muffin cups and a 12-cup muffin tin.
Preheat oven to 400°.
Into a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, butter, and honey. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
Place muffin paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin. Evenly divide the cornbread mixture into the papers. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden.
Buttermilk (Skillet) Cornbread Mix
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour or Spelt Flour
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Cup Stone-ground Cornmeal
4 Tbs melted butter or oil
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1 egg beaten
1/4 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk
Preheat oven to 425. Grease Skillet. Mix together dry ingredients; set aside. Mix egg and buttermilk together and add to dry ingredients. Mix gently and batter will be lumpy. Add melted butter and stir again. Pour into greased skillet and bake 25-30 minutes. Serve Hot!
This is a very versatile recipe. You can add 2 Tbs. sugar to sweeten it. I've also successfully added frozen organic corn and rosemary. If you don't have buttermilk, use regular milk w/ white vinegar to sour it.
Castle Valley Mill Cornbread
1 ½ cups CVM stone ground cornmeal
½ cup CVM stone ground flour (whole wheat or spelt)
1 Tablespoon baking powder
3 Tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon crushed dried rosemary (or to taste)
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
2 Tablespoons melted butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup creamed corn
Preheat oven to 400º. Grease 8 inch square baking pan.
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix well with a fork.
In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients except the creamed corn.
Add wet mixture to dry, stirring with a wooden spoon until just combined. Stir in creamed corn.
Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown-about 45 minutes.
Cool in the pan on a rack. Cut into squares to serve.
Please note: This recipe doubles nicely.
CVM Cornmeal Veggie Pancakes
1 cup chopped onions and vegetables
½ cup CVM Stone Ground Cornmeal
½ cup CVM Whole Wheat or Spelt flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup milk
1 beaten egg
3 Tbs. olive oil
Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, egg, and oil. Add wet to dry and mix well. Add vegetables. Drop by ladle onto hot griddle and cook until done.
Serving suggestion: Add a little Southwestern seasoning to the dry ingredients. Serve pancakes w/ salsa, sour cream and a side of black beans.
Rosemary Polenta
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup good grated Parmesan
Flour, olive oil, and butter, for frying
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, rosemary, salt, and pepper and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, half-and-half, and milk and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and slowly sprinkle the cornmeal into the hot milk while stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for a few minutes, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat, stir in the Parmesan. Pour into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch pan, smooth the top, and refrigerate until firm and cold.
Cut the chilled polenta into 12 squares, as you would with brownies. Lift each one out with a spatula and cut diagonally into triangles. (This makes a big batch. I was successful w/ freezing the polenta in smaller batches. Easy side dish for company! Defrost and follow rest of the directions.) Dust each triangle lightly in flour. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large sauté pan and cook the triangles in batches over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned on the outside and heated inside. Add more butter and oil, as needed. Serve immediately.
Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
3/4 cup milk - hot (for richer taste use heavy cream)
1 wedge of gorgonzola cheese crumbled, about 6 oz.
white pepper
In a saucepan melt butter and stir in flour (roux). Cook the roux over low heat, stirring for 3 minutes - do not brown. Add hot milk. Keep stirring while sauce starts to thicken. Blend in crumbled cheese until it has melted. Add pepper to taste.
Soft Oven Polenta-easy style
1 (32 ounce) container vegetable broth or 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup favorite cheese, shredded/crumbled
1 tablespoon minced parsley (for serving)
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 2-quart oven-proof casserole with non-stick spray. Combine broth, salt, cornmeal and butter in the casserole and stir well. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, stir thoroughly with a fork, and add shredded cheese. Return to oven and bake for 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley to serve as a side dish, or use instead of pasta with sauces.
Thai Tom Yum Polenta
(from Bill Booth, a Doylestown customer)
1 heaping cup CVM Grits/Polenta
1 quart stock
1 (12 oz.) can coconut cream - unsweetened
Lime juice
Green onion
Lemon juice
Shrimp sauce
Hot Korean chilis or jalapeño
Bok choy or spinach - minced
Lemon grass
2 Tbs soy sauce (as salt)
Use discretion in proportions as the more vegetables added the less the ratio of corn to vegetables in your end product. This can be simmered in a 4 quart pot, stirring as the corn settles to avoid burning. Use slow 'n low heat/time on stove.
Alternative: Put into loaf pans and bake until the consistency desired is reached.
In either case, if a polenta cake is desired, bake until firm and refrigerate. If a soft oatmeal consistency (as in most restaurant presentations), do not cook as long and if necessary add more stock or another whole can of coconut crème.
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In my eager to become fluent in Korean the above question has puzzled me for a while. Over the years I've learned a great deal of foreign languages, but never in this way (organized self-studying). Gradually acquiring e.g. German from classes in middle through highschool combined with regular trips to Germany, while regularly being exposed to German TV eventually made me fluent. But how long did it take? Back then I didn't really care – I just learned the language gradually over the years and one day found myself able to carry an intelligent conversation for several minutes.
Korean is a different story. I started studying in late July 2014 and still feel very much like a beginner, though my vocabulary, grammar knowledge and sentence building skills probably should place me in the intermediate category. Nonetheless, I'm far from fluent. Or as the Koreans would say: "아직 멀었어요".
Yesterday I stumbled across this super inspiring TEDtalk by Chris Lonsdale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0yGdNEWdn0 who claims that any human being holds the ability to acquire fluency in a second language in a mere 6 (six!) months. Needless to say I was very intrigued, and at the same time painfully aware that this is precisely the amount of time that I've already spent studying Korean without reaching said proficiency level (sigh…).
Anyway, he had some super interesting points that I think are relevant for all (language) learners. He claims that by knowing 5 key principles and carrying out 7 simple actions, learning a new language is a piece of cake. The 5 principles:
- Focus on language content that is relevant to you. If you want to survive for a week as a tourist in Seoul you should learn how to order food, ask directions, words for public transportation, etc. This is necessary and relevant to you, rendering you much more likely to learn the words and retain them in your memory. You would quickly lose interest if you started out learning Korean biology vocabulary, as it does not have any relevance (yet).
- Use your new language as a tool – from day 1! When you start applying the new words you've learned they will stick to your brain. Babies who first start talking do the exact same thing. They hear a word, they learn it, and they repeat it. This principle is key to language comprehension.
- When you first understand the message – you will unconsciously acquire the language. When you train your listening comprehension you should focus on what you DO understand rather than what you DON'T understand. Imagine someone saying to you: #"!§?]&%#. Q@{|%& hungry $"!£}]´/ *(%$¤#!-> £@%&[+} food? Well, you certainly didn't understand the entire sentence, but you understood "hungry" and "food". In connection with the speaker's body language you correctly deduct that the entire sentence was: "I'm starting to get a bit hungry, so what do you say we grab some food?"
- Comprehension is key and can in many ways be compared to physical training. The more you listen, the more you'll understand. In the same way, the more you practice speaking the more natural your foreign language will sound.
- Psycho-physiological state matters. When you are happy and relaxed you will learn faster with less effort. If your mind is elsewhere… Well, that makes sense.
And now for the 7 actions that should put us all on the highroad to fluency:
Practise listening (a lot). Though you may be geographically far from the country of your target language, the internet is a goldmine for finding listening material – especially in Korean. Of course you can listen to songs, but for Korean listening comprehension training I personally turn to the educational and fun Iyagi (이야기) lessons at http://www.talktomeinkorean.com. These are natural conversations in Korean about all kinds of everyday topics including rainy days, travel, exercise, and much more.
- Focus on getting the meaning. A holistic approach will get you much farther than focusing on each single piece of vocabulary. Don't worry if you don't understand every single bit, as long as you understand the message.
- Start mixing! If you have 10 nouns, 10 verbs, and 10 adjectives you'll be able to construct 1000 sentences. They won't all make sense but you are sure to have fun in the process. In fact, my favorite grammar podcast from TalkToMeInKorean are their Sentence building drills where they present three key sentences and demonstrate how they can be changed into many different sentences. See an example here: http://www.talktomeinkorean.com/lessons/level-5-lesson-20/
- Focus on the core. My personal favorite as it sounds so promising: According to Lonsdale approximately 85% of all things you say in a day in any language can be covered by the 1000 most frequently used words. 98% of all daily speech is covered by the most frequently 3000 words, and if you know them, you KNOW the language. For training and memorizing the 1000 most frequently used Korean words, check out this site: http://www.memrise.com/course/1614/1000-most-common-korean-words/
- Find a language parent. Team up with a native speaker who will kindly speak to you like a parent to a child meaning that they will not correct your mistakes but rather talk to you in a simple everyday language using words that you can easily understand. This will encourage you, promote fluency, and help you to expand your vocabulary.
- Copy the facial expressions of native speakers. This will make you more easily understood by native speakers.
- Use the "direct-connect" principle for retaining vocabulary. Though I'm not personally against pure memorization and flash cards, I admit that I oftentimes end up forgetting simple vocabulary that I've spent a lot of time memorizing. I find that the words stick better in my brain when I manage to connect them to images, situations, or people, and this is exactly the idea behind the "direct-connect" principle. Simply store a new word in your brain by associating it with as many images of the word that you possibly can and it will stick.
Whoa, that was a long post. But I feel quite strongly about this topic, as fast learning has always been an interest of mine. I encourage you to go on and watch the youtube video of the talk and share your thoughts below.
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Hej Sofie, jeg faldt tilfældigvis over din blog og var imponeret over at du kunne slå undertekster fra, allerede efter 8 mdr. Derfor scrollede jeg ned i bunden for at se, om der var nogen "pointers" i.ft. at gribe det hele an.
Fik så øje på denne post, som virkede bekendt, og sørme om det ikke var den TEDtalk jeg så for et par uger siden. Måske du har set denne, men bygger på samme talk:
Dejligt at du har fundet en SP, for som du siger er der ikke så mange i og omkring Aarhus.
Mvh HC
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With the rise of Geek/Nerd culture, I'm brought back to a project I once wished to engage in. I was going to write a book called Origin of the Geek that would be an in-depth look into the geek culture past to present. I had planned this over a decade ago, right at the beginning of the meteoric rise of the culture. Looking back now, I see that I would have rather done it as a documentary, if for no other reason, it would give me a reason to interview many of the greats in geek culture. Alas, this did not come to pass, but I am driven to at least talk about the subject of Nerd vs. Geek.
I will start off by saying that I am in no way qualified to talk about society or cultures of any kind. I have not studied the subjects in college or anywhere else for that matter. I only speak about things I've observed in my admittedly limited experiences.
I've seen the terms "Geek" and "Nerd" used interchangeably, and it is something I never have agreed with. I see them as two separate but similar groups. To me, a Nerd is someone who is almost obsessed with one or more of the culture items that are often associated with this subculture; science fiction, tabletop games, video games, comic books, computers and the like. Often, they will be very loyal to a specific title or company like Star Trek vs. Star Wars or Marvel vs. DC. They are almost always highly intelligent and socially awkward. They will usually be more comfortable around a computer then a person, although their friendships are often long-lasting and fiercely loyal.
Geeks, on the other hand, are more broad-based in their knowledge of the aforementioned subjects. They are often not as devoted to a specific title, but instead enjoy everything equally. Their knowledge of, say, Star Trek, would not be as specific as a Nerd's, but more general knowledge. Geeks are also very intelligent, but again are more broad-based in their information, not as focused on subjects such as science or mathematics as a Nerd, although a Geek will have a higher understanding of these subjects than the average Joe. Social awkwardness is often displayed, but may not be a defining feature.
Beyond these vague definitions, often the label that fits relies solely on the environment and the current company the individual is with. When I am with average people, like my family or co-workers, I will often be seen as a Nerd as my knowledge of a "Nerd" subject is much more than theirs. Likewise, if I am around my friends, I would be seen as more of a Geek as I know a lot, just not as much as them. Often, when I'm with a friend, they will know much more than me about, say, Star Wars, but I will know more about physics than them.
I have seen an interesting subculture arise among the Geek/Nerds; Hipster Nerd. With the rise of Nerd Culture and the rising mainstream popularity of things such as fantasy movies and comic books and their movies, some people who have been nerds their entire lives feel like their territory is being invaded by these "NeoNerds" who only know six Avengers. These Hipster Nerds have been happy for years having their own little world to escape to when the rest of society looked down on them, and now that is being taken from them to like so much lunch money. I can see their point of view on this, but to me the Nerds, if anything, should be the most accepting group around. We don't judge because we were judged by everyone else. When you didn't fit into another group, you fit in with us.
The other end of the spectrum has seen the rise of Geek Chic, or the practice of attractive women putting on "nerdy" glasses and calling themselves nerds to be sexy. Who knew nerd would ever be sexy. I'm not saying there are no geek girls, or even attractive geek girls, because there are, I'm just saying its a bit weird to see a traditionally unsexy group such as us become a fashion statement. Along with this goes the practice of some nerds to disbelieve that an attractive girl can actually be a nerd. This is usually seen in the cosplay aspect of nerd culture. Admittedly, there are a lot of women who have been hired to dress in nerd culture costumes at Cons (conventions) to attract attention to a particular vendor They are often referred to as Booth Babes. When a normal nerd sees an attractive female in a sexy costume, they automatically thinks Booth Babe, not Fellow Nerd. I do have to admit that sometimes it can be hard to tell them apart. To all those die-hard Geek Girls who put a lot of research and work into your costumes so you can show off your geek pride, I say thank you. To the girls who get paid to dress sexy and show off their breasts at a convention, I say Thank you. 🙂 Nerd or not, we appreciate the eye candy. To the doubting nerds out there who don't believe in Geek Girls, relax and trust them if they say they are a nerd, don't quiz them about it.
When it comes down to it, I find that labels are much like name tags; they can be changed as often as need be or as the situation changes. I would like to think that I am one to dislike labels in the first place, but I know that they do have a use and I know that no label is permanent. No one only has one label either. I fall under many, including both Geek and Nerd, so be careful judging someone by a label you've given them, you never know what other name tags they might wear.


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It would be lovely to be able to jet off to Mexico City for short breaks on a regular basis. Alas, it's too far and fares too expensive for that to be feasible. The next best thing? For those of us who call Bournemouth home, it's Andalucia. Specifically, Malaga. A place Picasso once called home. With return flights between Bournemouth and Malaga that can sometimes cost less that the fee for leaving your car in the airport carpark, it's as cheap as a foreign holiday gets. It would almost be silly not to go. We're not silly. So we went.
The winding cobbled streets, adventurous use of the colour palette by exterior designers, high ceilings, inner courtyards and generous use of wooden beams all bring back memories of Mexico. The food does too, although obviously meals are put together very differently than in Mexico. I enjoyed tender pork cheeks in a white wine sauce on day one and an oxtail stew on day two. Both absolutely delicious. There's that Spanish chatter filling your ears too. But most of all, the deep blue skies and the warm sun that massages your face and arms with its rays – that's a feeling that reminds me instantly of Mexico.
It would also be lovely to visit the Middle East. To see the wonders of ancient Syria, Iraq and Iran. Easier said than done these days, sad to say. But Andalucia comes up trumps again, with its Moorish heritage still evident in architecture and culture. Having enjoyed our solar massage by day, we ventured into a hammam for a more literal massage in the evening. Ninety minutes of hot baths, saunas and hot stone rooms all by candlight with a fifteen minute back and leg massage by a skilled senorita to complete the 'water journey'. It's the perfect end to a day.
We also enjoyed a Flamenco show. I don't know much about music if truth be told, and I know even less about dance. But I know a good show when I see one, and this was that. Flamenco is an awfully angry thing. Some might call it passionate, but I'd say it is just plain old angry. I'm pretty sure the story involved a woman being cheated on, then taking revenge by gathering three generations of males from the offending family, tying them to the floor and then…well, there's a lot of vicious stamping going on.
We really liked Malaga, if only for a few days. And we'll be going back. Malaga is the gateway to Andalucia for us. Sevilla, Cordoba, Cadiz, Granada all beckon. For a few photos of our trip, click here.


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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Snowball Cookies
Maybe we should make peanut butter cookies? No, we have no roasted peanuts.
Maybe we should make oatmeal cookies? No, not in the mood.
To my folder of favorite recipes I went - and found SNOWBALL cookies! Yahoo! This will do the trick.
However, snowball cookies are a little, well, boring looking for a preschooler. Not a problem! Add multi-colored sprinkles! Sprinkles make everything fantastic, according to the clever girl anyway. And really, I think she is right. Everything is more fun with sprinkles!
Here's the recipe!
Snowball Cookies
adapted from My Baking Addiction
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans (or nut of your preference)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted - for rolling cookies
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Using the paddle attachment, beat the butter and 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and beat until combined. Mix in the flour, pecans, and salt until just combined. Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough (depending on how large you want the cookies) into balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. You can place the cookies close to each other as they do not spread.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes. Let the cookies cool a bit on the cookie sheet, just until you are able to handle them. While they are cooling, sift 1/3 cup confectioners sugar into a small bowl. Roll the warm cookies in the sugar and place on a cooling rack. Once they are cooled completely, roll them in confectioner's sugar again (I forgot to do this - if I had, the cookies would be more uniformly coated...oops!)
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month.
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Yum. I had forgotten how good these cookies are. They are so buttery and flaky they pretty much melt in your mouth. Mmmm.
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Viva la DifferFrance at Gitex
French Pavilion in hall one allows gallic exhibitors with smaller companies a chance to shine at the exhibition halls with a bit of French flavour.
Ah France, a country of fine wines, different delicacies of cheese, French actresses and...IT products! Surely some mistake?
"People don't immediately associate France with technology, and it's a pity because there are a lot of good companies with good products, but this is the reason for the French Pavillion," explains Marie-Frantoise Nolet, chief project manager at UBI - the organisers of the French Pavillion.
The French Pavillion consists of eight companies including UBI. With stalls ranging from media products to telecom products and consumable product supplies such as ink cartridges.
One such exhibitor Fatiha Delli of compatible office supplies company Certtone - a long time contributor to Gitex - agrees the Pavillion plays an important part in the company's Gitex strategy.
"The superb part of being under the French Pavillion banner is everything is taken care of for you. Of course we would like to have our own stand, but the important part is to be here," says Delli. E1-1 to E1-8


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Monday, October 18, 2010
Lilly Singapore Center for Drug Discovery gets the chop
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- October 19, 2010 at 1:13 AM
- gigamole said...
An unnecessarily vitriolic comment has been removed. It is also an opportunity to remind readers that they are free to discuss pretty much anything, but please limit to principles, processes and practices.... I will not allow this blog to be used for personal attacks on individuals. Thanks.
- October 19, 2010 at 3:46 AM
- Fox said...
Here are some of the difficulties associated with moving R&D to Singapore:
1. The quality of fresh Singapore PhDs is somewhat inferior to those of well-known research universities in the US. In R&D, unlike manufacturing, it is the productivity that matters more, not the cost.
2. R&D is expensive and what matters most is the productivity. Why take a gamble in Singapore?
3. Getting experienced R&D personnel in Singapore is difficult. You'll inevitably have to recruit from the US but US-based scientists are reluctant to move to Singapore for various reasons, one of which is tax. The US govt taxes the income of US citizens, regardless of where they work. Singapore is one of those countries which does not have a tax treaty with the US to remove the double taxation. Also, if you have to relocate personnel from the US, then the cost savings wouldn't be much.
3. Obama and the US Congress are in favour of introducing research tax breaks.
4. Drug companies already have large established R&D facilities. You better have a good reason to hive off part of those facilities to another country with a 12-hour time difference. R&D works better when different teams are clustered together. More synergy.
This is of course not to say that R&D cannot be outsourced. Software companies do it routinely and IBM and Microsoft have large research units in India and China although I think that it is because costs are MUCH lower in those countries plus software R&D is something that can be outsourced easily.
- October 19, 2010 at 8:41 AM
- Fox said...
Let me emphasize the importance of point 1 in my previous post. Where does Sim's Creative Technologies base their R&D unit? No... not in Singapore. In California, a place with very high taxes and research engineers are paid above 100K USD on average. Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and NEC have substantial R&D facilities in the US.
This should give you some idea of how difficult it would be to move R&D work from the US to Singapore.
- October 19, 2010 at 8:50 AM
- gigamole said...
The question whether these are fixed problems, or merely a transient as we develop our intellectual capital? Not withstanding the hype in the mainstream media, we are clearly trying very hard to punch above our weight class at the moment and it is uncertain if the weight will eventually catch up.
One assumes the EDB strategy in throwing money at pharma to entice some pharma R&D to move out here is part of an attempt to speed up the maturation of the R&D environment, and in the process ramp up the quality of PhDs in as short a time as possible.
But the pharmaceutical industries are not stupid and are all clearly able to evaluate the the folly of 'moving' part of their research capabilities out here. Which leads one inevitably to the conclusion that pharma companies that move their R&D here aren't really committed to a long term plan, and are perhaps just here to 'play the game' and enjoy the financial incentives for as long as they can.
- October 19, 2010 at 10:39 PM
- auntielucia said...
Giga, I saw the comment u removed on an earlier visit. Perhaps it's still somewhere out there in cyberspace. Best to activate yr comment moderation button so that no odds n sods can post their bias at will on yr site...
- October 20, 2010 at 1:26 AM
- Fox said...
I think cost savings are easier to compute when you are talking about manufacturing. However, when it comes to R&D, it is something that you need to budget for but difficult to compute what the returns are. Hence, if you have to spend 25 percent of your costs on R&D, you better get the best returns on it. I come from the perspective of R&D in the semiconductor industry. It is better to hire very good people at high salaries than to hire mediocre people at low salaries. It is clear that you usually won't get much out of the latter.
Also, in research, when you team someone who is good together with someone mediocre, the net output is mediocre work. It is easier for the good researcher to lower the quality of his work than for the mediocre one to raise his.
It is not like manufacturing cars where if you replace one part with a cheaper one, you won't affect the quality of the other parts of the vehicle.
- October 20, 2010 at 8:57 AM
- Fox said...
"One assumes the EDB strategy in throwing money at pharma to entice some pharma R&D to move out here is part of an attempt to speed up the maturation of the R&D environment..."
Ask yourself this: why would a pharma company want to dismantle its R&D facility and move it to another country in a time zone 12 hours apart?
My own take on this it that they won't. Singapore may be better off developing our own indigenous R&D capabilities. This necessitates the revamp of our educational system to produce the right scientists and engineers, the direct subsidy of Singapore high-tech exports, etc. One possible niche area would be biomedical equipment. Small companies can do nicely in this field without the pressures of high-volume manufacturing. Doing pharma drugs would be difficult because large US companies are already doing that.
Also, the time difference between Singapore and the US means that we shouldn't be looking to the latter for R&D development. Rather, we ought to look into tapping the R&D expertise and markets of Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.
- October 20, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- gigamole said...
"My own take on this it that they won't. Singapore may be better off developing our own indigenous R&D capabilities."
Fully agree with you here. Unfortunately this is a painfully slow process. It requires a lot of patience grooming the right people and configuring the right environment. Unfortunately many of our institutional leaders are not particularly gifted with the virtue of patience, and shoot for high visible short term gains.
Another difficulty is the very long lag time and high risks associated with the biomedical industry. Other than instruments and medical devices, it takes an enormous effort to get an innovative product into the marketplace.
Overall I believe if we really want to achieve the excellence we talk about in this area we will need to keep our eye on longer term goals - to as you rightly pointed out, cultivate our own home grown talent and capabilities. The clamour for instant success may produce "impressive" external signs of "making it" but is not only superficial and false, but may undermine the real efforts to build our true foundations of the future success.
- November 1, 2010 at 5:17 PM


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NEW YORK (AA) - A man's legacy can often change given time and distance from his death.
Before he was felled by an assassin's bullet in 1965, Malcolm X was depicted in the American media as "a pimp, a cocaine addict and a thief. He was an unashamed demagogue. His gospel was hatred."
Fifty-three years later, views about the civil rights icon and global luminary have taken a 180-degree turn.
The man who once disrupted the political and social hierarchy in this country, with no formal training beyond the eighth grade, is now universally accepted and looked upon as a source of pride for blacks, non-blacks, Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Malcolm X's ability to transform his life and condition continues to be probably the most appealing aspect of his existence for those who share an affinity for the man and his legacy.
Abdul Osman used the example of the life of Malcolm X to change his own from convicted felon to one that now tries to illustrate to others how personal difficulties and setbacks can be used in furtherance of self-empowerment and economic independence Malcolm X taught.
"I like his transitioning from being a drug dealer, from being a pimp, from drinking alcohol -- reforming his life, from doing those things," he told Anadolu Agency while standing in front of a closed storefront along 125 St. in Harlem, New York. "And I lived a similar lifestyle because I had prison experience … so I can relate to him so I changed my life around for the better. Now I'm trying to teach people another way to live life instead of robbing people and stuff like that, you could come out here and work for yourself and try to make a living for yourself and better yourself and your community and change the frequency of the world in that manner."
So inspired was he, Osman decided to study the entire dictionary.
"I had read the dictionary, the whole dictionary, like Malcolm X, so my vocabulary could be up to par so I could understand what a person is saying -- even hitting meanings a person might try to convey to you ... so, a person wouldn't be able to bamboozle me and get over on me, stuff like that, so I could know exactly what they coming at, what they're talking about what they're getting at, what they're trying to say, what they're not trying to say, the subliminals, the indirect messages, the direct messages, all of that and more -- that's what I take from Malcolm X, to be educated and to be self-taught," he added.
Malcolm came to Harlem in the 1950s and gained prominence and fame as the top minister for the Nation of Islam headed by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, who was his personal teacher. His mastery of his teacher's lessons helped him to rise to the position of national spokesman for the group often cited as controversial because of some of its positions that do not always appear to align with traditional Islam.
Neal Shoemaker is a native Harlemite who has conducted a walking tour of this section of Manhattan since 1998. He believes Malcolm X owes credit to a lot of the men who surrounded him when he became a Muslim in the Nation of Islam.
While a member of the group, those same men who held important positions in the organization and who previously were "parasites" in the community, suffered the same fate as Malcolm X. But as Malcolm X did, they were also able to transform their lives through the teachings of Muhammad, he said.
Shoemaker said Malcolm X continues to influence American politics from beyond the grave. He cited an hour-long documentary about the icon's life set to air on American television a day after the anniversary of his death.
"I think this is because there being a call for current day civil rights. And, when I play the song, What's Going On, it sounds great from the [1970s], but it resonates till today, we all want to know what's going on right now," he said, referencing Marvin Gaye's smash hit single that became one of the defining songs of the anti-Vietnam War movement. "And our country, when you can walk up to a woman and grab her by her private parts and do all the stuff and run around and act dumb and say things that are wrong and yet you have a sizable fountain enough that you can still become the President of the United States, what's going on?"
Malcolm was often attacked by those who claimed he used biblical and Quranic scriptures to stoke racial tensions and during his life and in death, he is often reduced to his famous, "by any means necessary" quote.
But he taught blacks to empower themselves, educate themselves and take control of and love their communities.
That message has motivated Aisha McBride since she was first drawn to his style and class in her late teens when she came to New York City.
"I loved how, because he was Muslim, and that's how I found out more about him. I had a connection, 'Oh, he's Muslim, At the time I was practicing Islam so I was like, 'Oh, that's me, too.' Then I realized he was really pro black," she told Anadolu Agency.
McBride has passed on her knowledge of Malcolm X to her young daughter to "Embrace who you are first" and "love you first."
But beyond teaching her of the man, she tries to impart his example of overcoming difficulties and hardships.
"He came from a state or darkness to a state of consciousness and then he just blossomed from there. I just wish he was able to continue his life longer than he had because he would have made some great, great changes in the world," she said.
It's impossible to tell how Malcolm X would have navigated the current political climate had he lived to be an elder statesman, having to come through the turbulent days of the 1960s, nationwide riots late in that decade, economic downturns, the Cold War, the fall of the apartheid system in South Africa, expanding foreign wars and the elections of Barack Obama and Donald Trump.
He reportedly admitted to famed author Alex Haley, who penned Malcolm X's autobiography, "I'm man enough to tell you that I can't put my finger on exactly what my philosophy is now, but I'm flexible." Those words were spoken three days before he was gunned down.
Despite his continual evolution and development, many believe if he were alive today, Malcolm X would not deviate from the principles and fiery denunciations on the system.
"His evolution was cut short," said Nova Fuller, a street vendor in Harlem whose father once believed Malcolm X was a "madman" because of his views.
"In the African realm, you do not become full grown until you're 40 years. And that's when you've reached full adulthood," he told Anadolu Agency.
"So, can you imagine, if he was where he was at in 1965 when he was murdered, Feb. 21, 1965, and he had lived another 30 or 40 years, what the man would've been able to accomplish?," he asked purposefully.
"He definitely would've had a huge influence on us and our psychology. Not just black people but the whole world. We have the people here from Europe, they look up to him. Arabs I've met look up to Malcolm X. And not a pandering looking up, a realistic -- they love that brother. They respect him for what he did."
Regardless of what path he may have taken in the years to follow had he survived that fateful day in 1965, it's not hard to imagine Malcolm X would have continued to be a force with which to be reckoned.
Long before Black Lives Matter became a movement, Malcolm X was advocating its very principles.
Some of the same issues being fought today are the very same he was up against in the 1950s and 1960s – racial discrimination, police brutality and basic human rights and a litany others.
"He was like a nuclear bomb the way he hit America with his intellect. Not one day spent in a college classroom. His college was those prisons that he spent time in here in the United States," according to Fuller.
"I have the pictures of him teaching in the mosque -- manhood training, family, children, your wife, responsibility. Just those principles alone, they sound simple but in particular, even nowadays, we need to hear that more," he said with a passion reminiscent of the man he calls his hero.
"The black man is out the house. Malcolm would be telling up to pull up our pants, be strong, stand up for your community, stand next to your woman, stand with your woman, stand with your children. And on an international scope he would be trying to get bodies together because that's what he was doing in '65. Come together, work as a race."
Spending so much time in the city where Malcolm X honed his skills, Fuller cannot help but feel he is walking in the literal footsteps of the iconic figure.
"Many times, this very spot where we're standing, I say Malcolm X's spirt is right here because I can feel it," he said. "There's an energy. I feel it everywhere but in particular here in Harlem, it's the strongest. Because he walked these streets."


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What are some simple things that parents can do or say to make children happy
Having a happy child is the dream of every parent out there. Sadly though, bringing up a happy child is much easier said than done. In this article I want to take a little look at a few ideas that you can put into practice to ensure that your child stays as happy as possible!
Firstly, happiness is infectious! If you are happy around your child, then it will most likely cheer them up, no matter how down they are feeling. I know it is impossible to be happy all of the time, but the more you can manage it, the better! If you are feeling a little low, then keep out the way of your children, you don't want it to rub off on them do you?
If your child is looking a little bit down, then talk to them. This will help immensely as children love to talk, especially about their problems. Make use of this time because once they hit their teenage years, they will stop talking so much to you! Let children open up about their problems, and talk to them about how they can solve it. You will want to teach them that it is OK to be sad sometimes, that is part of life! Never ignore the problem, it will make everything a little bit worse!
Praise your child ever so often! One of the main things which leads to an unhappy child is them not receiving the praise that they require. If they do something good, then tell them they have done a good job! Now, a problem that many parents face is that they want their child to do specific activities in their life, but the child doesn't want them too. I suggest that you let the child do exactly what they want, remember, they are their own person! If you let them take their own path in life, even at a young age then you will be doing them a massive service and of course they will end up far happier!
Give responsibilities to your child! Children absolutely love to be valued, so if they are feeling a little down, give them something to do. They will love that they are appreciated, and this of course is going to lead to a great deal of happiness. In fact, many people will end up forgetting about their problems, even if it is just for a short while!
Finally, take an interest in your child's life! As I mentioned previously, if they are feeling down, you will want to talk to them, but do it at other times too! Take the time to interact with your child, find out about their lives and much more! They will absolutely love it.
Of course, this is just a brief guide on how you can make your child happy. Remember though, every child is completely different. You will eventually work out what makes your child tick and the exact things you need to do to cheer them up. You will be surprised at just how easy once you know the right things to say.
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In 1999, Carol Holm became the first woman in the history of New York Life to lead the company in sales. During that time she co-authored the book Have You Bought the Ticket?, in which she shared some of her studies in the laws of success. Carol has spoken about the power of the mind to audiences all over the world, including speaking on the Main Platform at the Million Dollar Round Table in San Francisco and Thailand. She has worked in financial services since 1977, and is currently a financial advisor for Carol Holm Financial. Carol and her husband, Dayle, reside in Blackfoot, Idaho and are the parents of one daughter and four sons. They have 17 grandchildren.
For over 20 years, Cami Newsome has worked alongside Carol. With her steady nature and ability to understand and incorporate the laws of success, she has been a valuable complement in their joint efforts. As well as being Carol's daughter, Cami is a financial advisor for Carol Holm Financial. She and her husband, Bart, live in Blackfoot, Idaho and are the parents of one daughter and two sons.


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Who doesn't delight in getting a beautifully hand-written thank you note in their mailbox? I do not need to plead this case.
But with the temptation to check off our to do list in a hurry, there are those that will send a quick thank you email. To that I'd like to say: don't even bother. To me it's like saying: "I don't appreciate your thoughtfulness enough to take the time to sit down and write a short note of gratitude." In my book, a thoughtful gift or an act of kindness always deserves a note.
Now I admit, I have been guilty of forgetting to write a thank you note every now and then. And it is the worst feeling when I finally remember a few months after the fact!
So now, whenever I receive a gift, I immediately pull out a blank stationary card and clip it to my "to-do" pad – along with Bed, Bath, and Beyond coupons and dry cleaner slips. That way when I have a few minutes to go through my list (usually in the carpool line!) the blank card is right there staring back at me. Sometimes I'll look at it for weeks before I actually start writing on it (need to do better on that front!). But seeing the card everyday won't allow me to casually forget that someone has taken the time to do something kind for me.
There are so many beautiful stationary designers in the world today. Today I am featuring the stationary of designer Anne Rifle Bond of the Rifle Paper Co. who has developed quite a following in the paper world lately. The corals in her artwork appeal to me greatly.
Update: I just saw that Paper Source has 20% off all personalized stationery right now.
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It's not just for branded entertainment Transmedia storytelling is not just for branded entertainment. Branded entertainment drives product awareness by tacking or integrating the brand onto something else, like when you watch The Apprentice and they develop strategies around specific companies that have paid to be on the show. Transmedia can build a brand mythology, placing the brand front and center and building a narrative around it – a good example of that being Coca-Cola's Happiness Factory campaign. But while branded content is usually part of a short-lived marking strategy, Transmedia Storylines are the REAL gold in a brand's pocket. These stories are timeless because they are built on a foundation of the classic narrative structure. They're good stories. The owner of the brand pays for branded content, but transmedia entertainment is designed not only to market a brand, but to generate revenue because it's the original content that is created on top of the branded content that the audience wants more of – think in terms of videogames and novels, websites and YouTube films, clothing apparel, comic books and merchandise.
Isn't it enough to be #1 for a week? As mass media entertainment was born, the direct connection between storyteller and audience grew further apart. Popularity through television ratings and box office receipts measured success, but the measurement was one-sided. Studios gave us the entertainment that they wanted on their terms. They read us stories, but didn't allow us to ask questions, or delve into the parts of the story that fascinated us the most. The Internet provides us with thousands of voices with an instant feedback that brings us full circle, placing us back at the central spotlight. Our entertainment can gauge our response, hear our voices, and the narrative can respond.
Jeff Gomez Case Study Jeff Gomez, President and CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment, Inc., a leading creator and producer of highly successful transmedia franchises, often points to the following as examples of successful transmedia projects. Audiences need to be able to appreciate and enjoy content as it is presented solely on the driving platform of the trans-media production.
With Heroes, for example, the driving platform is the television series. Much of the success of the franchise hinges on the audience finding the show exciting, intelligible and complete. What the producers of Heroes are doing quite well is in providing fans of the show with a far more expansive experience of the fictional universe of the show on the complementary or orbiting platforms of the trans-media production. This additional content is presented in the form of web sites, graphic novels, prose fiction, etc., and this material all takes place within the canon of the Heroes chronology. So fans are provided with the level of depth, verisimilitude, sophistication and complexity that they crave, but casual viewers are not required to seek it out to enjoy the show. When the two approaches cross over, we have seen the potential for pop culture phenomena.
The media's coverage of "The Lost Experience" for example, conveyed the fact that there was a greater architecture to the fictional universe of the Lost TV series than was originally suspected. The excitement generated by the trans-media components of the show helped to boost broad interest in it. The same can be said of similar approaches for both the Batman: The Darknight and Cloverfield feature films.
Also powerful on the home front, as families gather to watch Heroes, a teen fan of the show might recognize a peripheral character making her first appearance on a given night's episode as one he originally read about in the online comic. So our fan takes on the role of gatekeeper for the show, filling in family and friends on the back story of the character, and giving them a greater appreciation of the show with his "exclusive" knowledge, and making the whole experience more entertaining.
In short, depth and complexity are built around the show, rather than weighing it down by presenting it front and center. Studios and entertainment companies are now learning that fewer and fewer trade-offs are necessary to broaden the appeal of niche or "cult media" properties. Contemporary audiences are now primed for high quality genre entertainment across all media platforms. So long as marketing efforts place focus on a driving platform, the launch platform and complementary content can be used to build anticipation, educate audience "gatekeepers" about the property, and enrich the overall experience.
Transmedia Production Transmedia production involves multiple steps designed to present a bible, or canon in Jeff Gomez-speak, of an intellectual property in a way that it becomes a fully immersive experience for the consumer. As the experience continues, that immersive experience has the capability to turn consumers into proponents. It shares some aspects of viral marketing, but there are a few very distinct differences that affect the execution. Viral marketing is rarely based on a bible. A bible – or canon, or the full exploration and definition of the universe of the intellectual property – lies at the very heart of transmedia production.
Establishing Bibe a.k.a. Canon Today, among the many mediums available for creating messaging, there exist differences and thus optimal ways of using each. Transmedia production promotes the best use of each medium, once the general rules of the canon (or bible) have been established. In other words, you will not likely see simple repurposing from one medium to the next, such as television to interactive online. Instead, each medium is given latitude to best present the canon in their environment. The best look for opportunities for cross-pollination.
The 8 defining characteristics of a transmedia production:
1. Content is originated by one or a very few visionaries
2. Cross-media rollout is planned early in the life of the franchise
3. Content is distributed to three or more media platforms
4. Content is unique, adheres to platform-specific strengths, and is not repurposed from one platform to the next
5. Content is based on a single vision for the story world
6. Concerted effort is made to avoid fractures and schisms
7. Effort is vertical across company, third parties and licensees
8. Rollout features audience participatory elements, including: – Web portal – Social networking – Story-guided user-generated content
Examples of contemporary trans-media properties include: The Blair Witch Project, The Matrix, Hot Wheels: World Race / Acceleracers, Bionicle, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, James Cameron's AVATAR, many Disney projects including High School Musical, Pirates of theCaribbean, Fairies, Hannah Montana.


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Elena of Avalor - Something Special "S01E07 - Finders Leapers"
Naomi: I may not be royal No honors or degrees But I'm more than the kid everybody sees
I have got some skills I've traveled round the world And now's my chance to let them know I'm more than just an average girl
Oh, yeah I've gotta do something special To prove that I'm someone special Gonna make a big splash Gonna be a big smash And I unleash my full potential Yeah, I'm gonna be someone special
[Sailor: Whoa. Look out!] [Turner: Nice save, Naomi.] [Naomi: Dad, you won't believe it. I was put in charge of digging up an old Maruvian ruin.] [Turner: Of course I believe it. One day, you'll be running the whole kingdom for them.] [Naomi: I don't know about that, but just think what we might dig up tomorrow.]
I could solve an ancient mystery Or dig up a piece of history A priceless treasure could be found Underneath the very ground When they see what I unearth They'll finally know how much I'm worth
Oh, yeah I gotta do something special To prove that I'm someone special Gonna make a big splash Gonna be a big smash And fulfill all my potential
Yeah Oh, yeah I've gotta do something special If I'm gonna be someone special Gotta shine so bright with a blinding light Like a star, I'll be celestial
Yeah, I've gotta do something special If I wanna be, if I'm gonna be I just gotta be Someone special
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Jordan Rodu
Department of Statistics
Baker Hall
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15123
Locating recombination hot spots in genomic sequences through the singular value decomposition Submitted - with Shane Jensen
Spectral estimation of multiscale factorial hidden markov models Submitted- with Joao Sedoc, Dean Foster, Lyle Ungar
Jordan Rodu, Dean P. Foster, Weichen Wu, Lyle H. UngarUsing Regression for Spectral Estimation of HMMs. SLSP 2013: 212-223
Paramveer S. Dhillon, Jordan Rodu, Michael Collins, Dean P. Foster, Lyle H. Ungar: Spectral Dependency Parsing with Latent Variables. EMNLP-CoNLL 2012: 205-213
Paramveer S. Dhillon, Jordan Rodu, Dean P. Foster, Lyle H. Ungar: Using CCA to improve CCA: A new spectral method for estimating vector models of words. ICML 2012
Dean P. Foster, Jordan Rodu, Lyle H. Ungar: Spectral dimensionality reduction for HMMs. CoRR abs/1203.6130 (2012)
A Multidimensional Cross Correlogram for two multi-trial multivariate signals with Robert Kass
Abstract.This paper explores a method for generating a cross correlogram for multivariate time series in a repeated trial structure. Applications to simultaneously recorded neural data from two different brain regions.
Spectral Estimation of HMMs with a continuous output distribution with Dean Foster
Abstract. In this paper we consider spectral estimation of a discrete time, discrete hidden state space HMM with a continuous output distribution. While spectral estimation has been extended to the continuous output distribution HMM case, its estimation requires embedding the HMM into a reproducing kernel Hilbert space, a technology that requires storage of large amounts of training data and a significant amount of time to run per step. We provide a more natural extension of the classic spectral estimation technology to the continous output case that relieves the space and time requirements of the RKHS technology.
Spectral Estimation of a hierarchical HMM - with Dean Foster and Lyle Ungar
Abstract. In this paper we extend spectral estimation to hierarchical HMMs. We consider an HMM whose output is either discrete or continuous, and whose parameters change slowly over time according to a higher level HMM.
An MDP clustering of neurons by their hidden state paths
Abstract. We use a Dirichlet Process to cluster neurons according to their hidden state trajectories. Specifically, we model neuron microcuircutry under the assumption that a neuron's firing rate is governed by an HMM, and we make the assumption that neurons in the same cluster follow the same hidden state path. We assume that HMM parameters are shared accross clusters.
Spectral forward-backward probabilities and their use as features with Joao Sedoc, Dean Foster, and Lyle Ungar
Abstract.This paper proposes a spectral method for estimating spectral quantities analogous to forward-backward probabilities in standard HMM analysis. We explore these quantities as features in other algorithms, and as the foundation for a hierarchical spectral HMM.
Characterizing the dysfunction of microcircuitry of neurons in mouse brains that exhibit obsessive com- pulsive disorderâ with Suzanne AhmariâÂÂs lab (Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh)
Detecting excess synchrony in mouse brains that exhibit symptoms of ParkinsonâÂÂs diseaseâ with Taylor Pospisil (student in Statistics), Valerie Venture, Max GâÂÂSell, and Aryn Gittisâ lab (Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University)


text: Okay, so that Fantastic Four are incredibly sci-fi and I can't see how they can exist in the 70s. That and if Johnny Storm is black, then how can a couple in the 50s have managed to adopt a black child when there were clearly laws against that back then. I mean, if the storms did it anyway, they would have been lynched. Also, how will Domino fit into X-Force if Weapon X was founded in the late 70s? Clearly somebody who could not have possibly been born yet is already a grown woman. IMO, if the rumors are true that X-Men Apocalypse will completely abandon the previous roster of characters and they'll never return, then I've officially lost all faith in Fox.


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For organisations, charitable bodies and companies involved in the construction and real estate industry, sustainability is essentially a universal obligation to treat our natural environment – as well as economic, social and cultural values – with the respect they deserve, also for the generations to come. When it comes to buildings – the environment we build around ourselves – sustainability is an indispensable quality criterion, a factor that spans the entire life cycle of a building and every stage of the value chain. The aim should be to improve the sociocultural surroundings of humanity and the cities we construct. The German Sustainable Building Council (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhalitges Bauen - DGNB e.V.) sees itself as a non-profit association with a goal of supporting sustainable construction and sustainable operation of the buildings around us. The DGNB is not driven primarily by economic goals, instead its aims are of a social nature. The organisation is funded and supported by its members and it interprets sustainability as an extension of our definition of democracy, part of an obligation to future generations. In this regard, the people who manage the DGNB feel a particular obligation towards the council's members. As a result, management voluntarily follows 'principles of proper and fair company management' (corporate governance) not only on behalf of the DGNB, but also of any current or future enterprises affiliated with the DGNB in legal terms. This voluntary commitment states that corporate governance shall apply to the overall system (structures and processes) applicable to managing and overseeing the DGNB, as well as any legally affiliated companies (hereafter both "the DGNB"), its business administration principles and guidelines, and any systems governing internal and external control and monitoring mechanisms. Proper and transparent corporate governance should be safeguarded in a responsible manner by DGNB management and its control mechanisms, focusing on adding value. This is independent of the legal form of the organisation, whether it is the council (a registered German charity, or e.V.) or a limited liability company (GmbH). Professional governance should also instil trust in management and the DGNB's control mechanisms – among members, employees, business partners and the general public. The DGNB also offers its members a legally sound platform for exchanging views and discussing experiences in keeping with competition law. The aim of DGNB meetings and committees is not to address issues relating to competition law, nor to use the opportunity to make agreements or facilitate decisions in contravention of competition law. The DGNB will not tolerate actions or behaviour that contravene competition law. In its position as a sustainable organisation, the DGNB helps to encourage a stronger focus on the principles of sustainability both inside and outside the construction and real estate industry. Its actions should be shaped by professionalism, transparency and fairness with respect to members, business partners, employees and the general public.
The aim of the DGNB is to plan, design, operate and use the environment we build around ourselves for the good of all, and in so doing, to ensure that the interests of generations to come are not affected detrimentally. As far as possible, this should also be achieved without perceivable detriment to the interests of today's generation. The DGNB, which in a wider respect is an active member of the construction and real estate industry, works in the interests of its member and mandate providers and thus has an obligation to its aim of preserving the council's assets and any corporate value.
The DGNB e.V.
The DGNB is fundamentally a non-profit organisation and thus independent of political parties and government. It campaigns and stands up for its members in areas relating to sustainability. The non-profit council is a central pillar of the DGNB. The limited liability company DGNB GmbH, which operates as a wholly owned subsidiary, was founded for liability reasons following advice from experts. Basically this was in order to protect the assets of the council and offer a professional platform for issuing accreditation as a certification authority. The values, principles and central ideas of the council thus also apply without restriction to DGNB GmbH.
Members and general assembly
Rights are issued to the members within the possibilities and context of the council bylaws and these can be exercised at the general assembly, where they also have the right to vote. The general assembly defines the council bylaws, the purpose of enterprise and any changes to the council bylaws. All members have the right to participate in the general assembly, express their opinion regarding agenda items and submit relevant questions and requests.
Board of Directors and management board
The DGNB has adopted a dual management system consisting of a Board of Directors and a management board. The Board of Directors is elected by the general assembly. Its role is to represent members. In so doing, the Board of Directors has a particular duty to manage consultation, controlling and management tasks. The Board of Directors appoints, oversees and advises the management board and is directly involved in decisions with a fundamental impact on the council. The management board defines the strategic direction of the council with the Board of Directors; at regular intervals they also review the status of strategy implementation together. The management board is responsible for the business administration of the DGNB.
Voluntary work
Support from the members (working in an honorary capacity) is essential for the activities of the council. The professional work carried out by the supervisory and advisory committees and groups, which are run by the members, are central to raising the standard of decision-making in all areas of involvement. The committees are appointed accordingly and kept informed by the board of directors and managing board, who provide clear, transparent and comprehensive information.
The management of the council and the limited liability company (GmbH) possess the required aptitudes and sufficient experience. They ensure that senior managers, junior managers and other experts in the organisation receive training. The management board and board of directors ensure that management positions at the DGNB sufficiently reflect diversity, paying particular attention to equal opportunities for women. In selecting, developing, training and managing employees, we are bound by the principles of sustainability. We provide employee training in the field of sustainability in order to equip staff with the necessary skills to advise our members and customers. The DGNB also offers employees a working environment with an emphasis on sustainability. This applies in particular to the location, the environmental features of our building, the immediate infrastructure on the premises and the socio-economic focus of the DGNB. The DGNB actively involves its members and employees in sustainability programmes with the aim of inspiring them.
Checking the annual accounts is extremely important for the protection of DGNB members and engendering trust. The auditor of accounts is selected strictly according to criteria of independence and professional qualification.
The business model of the DGNB, the organisation with its internal functions, plus any possible shareholding relationships of affiliated companies (GmbHs) are made clear to DGNB members and the general public on the DGNB website, including an organisation chart with explanations. Changes are communicated as soon as possible.
Whenever information needs to be shared, the DGNB treats all members equally. Members are informed without delay of any new developments, before sharing information with third parties. Then further information is made available. The DGNB keeps its members, politicians and the general public informed by providing objective, clear and comprehensive information that is also matched to the format and language, using suitable media channels. The DGNB should publish details of its goals, measures, activities and any progress made, primarily by issuing annual bulletins (sustainability reports) or business updates. In doing so, the focus lies in providing verifiable facts, working on the basis of industry standards, which it is also actively involved in disseminating.
The principles of sustainability are an integral aspect of the value systems, strategies and structures of the DGNB. The goals of the DGNB are based on long-term thinking with respect to sustainable activities and business enterprise. The products and services of the DGNB, such as its evaluation and certification system, or its approach to selecting business partners, are developed based on the principles of sustainability. When conducting its activities, the DGNB does everything possible to save resources and it always strives to deliver services with a zero carbon footprint. Its aim in doing this is to exceed statutory minimum requirements and deliver continuous improvement, thus acting as a role model.
The DGNB has laid down a variety of rules (such as its council bylaws and guiding principles) as a basis for implementing its principles of corporate governance. Central to this is the introduction and development of an internal monitoring system and risk control mechanisms.
Conflicts of interest – between employees, members of the management, supervisory and advisory committees on the one hand, and the council and its legally affiliated companies on the other – should be avoided or discussed openly, subject to suitable guidelines. For example, matters can be referred to one of the committees. All manner of fraudulent activity is strictly forbidden at the DGNB (zero tolerance) and this applies to all areas that involve the DGNB itself, its specialists, its managers or its employees. The interests of the DGNB take priority over the personal or business interests of its members and employees (conflicts of interest). In the event of a conflict of interest, employees and members involved in the work of the DGNB and/or its committees agree to disclose any such conflicts to others. In the event of an ongoing conflict between a voluntary member and their personal/business interests, any voluntary involvement in committee work must be terminated. Acting as a member of the association's board of directors and functioning in a supervisory role precludes any involvement in the day-to-day operational activities of the DGNB. Similarly, entering into a management role for the council or any of its legally affiliated companies precludes membership of the board of directors. The aim of these rules is to allow individual members of the board of directors to be made directly accessible to certain committees and/or functional units of the DGNB (advisory committees, groups, board, etc) in order to act as a contact person. In keeping with this, the idea is to allow members to take part in meetings, but they should not assume leadership within this capacity. This is to avoid any conflicts of interest between their role as an influencer within the association and their monitoring function. If required, the board of directors may at their discretion appoint a representative to take part in meetings, especially for committees with a focus on policy, international issues and guidance, such as the Technical Committee, the Legal Committee and the advisory committees. The role of such delegates is to facilitate and safeguard communication regarding the topics dealt with at meetings and to keep the board of directors and the association informed, if necessary coordinating issues and tasks. Voluntary management roles (chair/deputy) performed by any member of a DGNB committee preclude any involvement in long-term management roles for other voluntary committees.


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Back when I was a girl, I wanted a boy to "make love to me". Now, 20 and 30 years later I just want to FUCK. The nastier the better in my opinion.
You say," I need to be used....I've been craving being used as a fuck toy honestly"
And I say,"DAMN! Wish I could help you out with that"
You say,"I'd KILL to cum in you"
And I respond,"Oh that would be fun"
You say, "But you need to do one thing
Talk dirty....I mean like...OMG dirty hot"
So I say, "Like tell you that I want you to fuck me hard?
Like, fuck me hard baby!"
You add, "Yes...and like "fuck FUCK yes...put that hot cum in my pussy fucker...do it"
Stuff like that. I want you to lose yourself in sexual greed ok?"
I admit, "I am a total whore in the bedroom."
You seem to like that.
Ok....so when eating you ok...I will not stop till you cum in my mouth...and you say 'don't fucking stop....eat that cum FUUUCCCCK YES!!!' ok?"
Bottom line is this turns me on now.


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Game Of Thrones is easily the most popular show on TV right now, with endless amount of hype swirling around the most recent season. People are literally naming their children after characters in the show, and you can't go on the internet without hearing about the series. Enter thousands of fan-based theories, spin-offs, and, of course, art.
Tim Burton is the mastermind behind dozens of movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas,Corpse Bride, Alice In Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, and many more. His work all carries a distinct, unmistakable style. So combine Game Of Thrones and Burton's signature style, and you've got a mashup for the ages.
Artist Tarusov is creating Tim Burton inspired art depicting the Game of Thrones characters. Tarusov is using Partheon to showcase their work, a site that helps artists of all mediums to showcase and get paid for their work. Patrons can pay to access work that the artist has designated as "paid work."
The artist specializes in many NSFW posts, but don't worry; the Game Of Thrones series is perfectly safe for all, so you can enjoy no matter where you are. And whether you're a Joffrey fan or not, the artwork is still highly deserving of the attention it's received. Now you can fill the gap of waiting between seasons with Game Of Thrones artwork.
This unlikely pair is a fan favorite across the series in later seasons. Both are fierce warriors, having each gone through their fare share of harrowing battles of different kinds. If they were on Instagram, the caption would read: our relationship summed up in one picture.
Jon Snow is also another overwhelmingly popular fan favorite. A member of the Night's Watch, he's depicted looking gloomy, cold, and, well, stabbed. If you've kept up with his journey thus far, you might agree he has a few very valid reasons behind his melancholy disposition, besides being stabbed in the front.
Sansa looks a little worried in the artist's depiction, and same with Jon Snow, she has more than a few very understandable reasons behind her demeanor. Her relationship with Littlefinger is not exactly an amicable one. With him sneaking around behind our backs, we wouldn't be so happy either.
No, it's not a weary parent trying to get their child to sleep: it's the Night King, one of the most menacing characters on the show. Many theories are swirling around the Night King in the show, but no spoilers. We're here for the art.
By now it's no spoiler that Daenerys is the mother of dragons. And that those dragons seem to cause a lot of drama. Whatever the case, the dragons and the artwork are very cool even though they're hot.
Melisandre is one of the shadier characters on the show. Ok, maybe all the characters are pretty shady, but Melisandre quite literally lurks in the shadows even though she is a Red Priestess of the Lord of Light. She's depicted in her signature red robes, summoning an orb of light.
If you've seen anything about Game Of Thrones, you've seen Tyrion Lannister, an irrefutable fan favorite. Him and Varys, also called the Spider, have a complicated relationship. It's no wonder the two don't look particularly happy in their artwork.
The artist depicts Cersei sitting pretty on the Iron Throne. Cersei's journey on the show has been a bumpy one, but for now her place in King's Landing is a very coveted one. Let's face it — is there a character on the show who hasn't had a bumpy ride?
In the vast world of Westeros, there's some love connections being made - however, some characters are much more keen on them than others. This is expertly depicted in Tarusov's picture. Do you ship it, or not?
Speaking of romance, Tarusov shows Missandei and Grey Worm holding hands in Tim Burton style. Again, like most relationships on the show, theirs has not exactly been easy. That's possibly the reason for their less than enthused expressions.
In the Game Of Potatoes, you're either boiled or you're fried. We're a fan of all the depictions, but who doesn't love fries? We're looking forward to becoming couch potatoes again when the show returns.


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From plant origin, olive oil is extracted from the fruit of the olive tree, usually found by the Mediterranean sea.
Olive oil, while having hydrating properties, contains antioxidant molecules (polyphenols, hydroxytyrosol) that helps the skin defend itself against the environment, by neutralizing free radicals caused by pollution and UV rays1. Some components of olive oil could have anti-fungal2 and anti-bacterial properties3. Vichy Lipidiose 1, La Roche-Posay Ceralip Lip care, La Roche-Posay Lipikar Surgras. D'Angelo S et al., Free Radic Biol Med. 2005 Apr 1;38(7):908-19. Battinelli L et al., Phytomedicine. 2006 Sep;13(8):558-63. Al-Waili NS., Arch Med Res. 2005 Jan-Feb;36(1):10-3