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Android Wear hasn't been with us for a year yet and I'm already sitting down to write an article about how to improve the platform. I'm sure that Google have many planned improvements to Android Wear, some in the short term, some in the medium term and some a couple of years out. The smartwatch market is still in immature and young and I believe we'll see significant changes in the months and years to come.
Before I start, let me take a paragraph to explain where the smartwatch market currently is heading. Currently, most smartwatches sold into the market are accessory devices, that is, they rely on a smartphone (or tablet) for their data connection to the outside world. We've seen a few devices launching that have an independent data connection but these are currently in the minority. The industry expects this to change but for this to happen, we need a viable "Internet of Things" network infrastructure so that our devices can cooperate together or independently, rather than being reliant on a symbiotic relationship. That will likely mean equipping Android Wear devices with SIM cards and WiFi radios, which under current business models likely means increasing the cost of the smartwatch to the customer (as somebody has to pay for that Internet connection). With a different business model, a customer would buy a line and be able to seamlessly use multiple devices on this connection – if the smartwatch can handle calling, then let the customer do so.
There are signs that this could happen quickly. We may see the trend for ever larger smartphones continue and our smartwatches to shrink, as we can then decide to take one or both with us when we are out of the house and want to remain connected. I would like to also say that if Google were to develop their own carrier, this is the sort of innovation I would hope to see them offering customers.
Let's get back to the ten ways that Android Wear might be improved and I am going to start with improving independent functionality. Currently, Android Wear must rely on a device running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or later. It also needs the Android Wear application installing onto the host device. We've seen some Android Wear smartwatches launched with additional radios – the Sony Smartwatch 3, for example, has a WiFi radio but Android Wear cannot use it. Let's see this functionality enabled, and whilst we're at it, let's provide support for SIM cards and mobile data connections.
Once our Android Wear devices have independent Internet connections, they need to be able to operate independently if we so wish. This means I won't have to bring along my large smartphone wherever I go, but if I do the devices will cooperate together to give me the best experience.
Some people are lucky in having a number of Android devices plus a Chromebook that they use on a regular basis. Let's make Android Wear aware of all those other Android devices apart from the smartwatch. There are occasions when it would be great to have Android Wear device pass through a notification to a device other than the smartphone.
My fourth improvement is to change how the Android Wear application works on the Android smartphone or tablet. I'd like to see this as part of the device or Google Play Service settings rather than a standalone application. If we see the development the industry expect to see in the wearable and Internet of Things sectors, this is a logical change to how we manage our Android Wear device(s).
Google have to carefully manage the user interface, to avoid over complicating matters on what is a small screen, but also make the device powerful and sophisticated. The combination of a hardware button, a touchscreen and voice control works and at this juncture, I don't see a way that this can be substantially improved. I'll be watching Pebble's announcement as they do appear to have some ideas! Currently, Google's voice control is reliant on a connection to the Internet. There are times when my smartphone does not have an Internet connection (because I haven't used it for some time); this disables much of the Android Wear's functionality. I would like to see Google's voice control enabled when offline. I would like the smartwatch to be able to wake up the smartphone connection – but I accept that this is the responsibility of the OEM (HTC in this case).
I use the Motorola Moto 360 and I picked this Android Wear device for two reasons. One is that it's round and looks like a watch, rather than like a smartwatch. Secondly, it has wireless Qi charging. I have nothing against plugging in a charger when it's a universal standard and isn't awkward or fiddly, which is exactly where most Android Wear devices fall over. Some have a MicroUSB port but it's hidden under a rubber flap. Others require the device to be carefully positioned onto a cradle or have a unique charger adapter. I like how Google gives manufacturers freedom to design their devices how they see fit, but let's see a universal charger standard. Please let it be Qi wireless charging, but if it isn't, let's use MicroUSB (if we see Android Wear devices becoming voice-capable, this change will likely be enforced by authorities anyway).
Related to how we recharge the Android Wear devices is how frequently we recharge them. A combination of a small touchscreen, small chassis and small batteries means we're seeing small battery life from our devices. Whilst I am happy with two days to a charge, because it means I can rotate between devices on the one Qi charger, I would be happier with four days. A week. Two weeks. This probably means a technological shift but I've seen a useful improvement in my Moto 360's battery life through the various software updates; using E Ink for the display is one idea.
The eighth improvement is to open up Android Wear to other platforms and operating systems. I'm quite sure Google will do this, because they're in the data business first and foremost and getting more users on the platform is the best way to improve the data collated. Getting iOS onboard is a must, but let's not exclude the other platforms (BlackBerry, Windows Phone being the next two significant ones, but there are others too). We've already seen a hack to get Android Wear working with the iPhone.
My ninth improvement is a contentious one, but how about opening up the Wear platform for applications to run on the smartwatch? This is perhaps a necessity if we're going to be able to use our Android Wear devices independently to our smartphone. The danger of opening up the platform is that not all developers are of the same quality and a poorly written application can give a user a bad experience. We've already seen this with some watchfaces that use a lot of battery power, giving the user a bad experience (check out the source cited for this article as a great example).
My final entry on the wish list is for Android Wear devices to have onboard NFC and wireless payment technology, even if I have reservations about using Bluetooth to transfer payment data to and from the smartwatch. I think I would be happy with QR codes showing on the screen as an interim solution, which is how Pebble is planning on developing a wristwatch payment system.
There we have it. Ten ideas, some more fanciful than others, of how Google can improve Android Wear. As a product, Wear is very much in its infancy; I suspect that Google have low expectations from the technology until it gathers traction, perhaps hoping to follow in the Apple Watch's wake? Over to our readers: do you use Android Wear? What's your favorite feature and what do you dislike the most? Let us know in the comments below.


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Since Symfony 5 is out in the wild for a while now, I wanted to update to Symfony 4.4 and prepare for the upgrade.
I guess you all know about the Symfony's future compatibility promise – if your codebase works on 4.4 without deprecation notices, chances are it will work on 5.0 too
Then I ran into this cryptic deprecation notice:
Passing more than one Security attribute to Symfony\Component\Security\Core\Authorization\AccessDecisionManager::decide() is deprecated since Symfony 4.4. Use multiple decide() calls or the expression language (e.g. "has_role(…) or has_role(…)") instead
I say "cryptic" because I haven't used
AccessDecisionManager::decide, like, never.
I've traced this to this
@IsGranted annotation, that was using multiple roles.
Then I changed it to
@Security annotation, according to the docs and the suggestion in the deprecation notice to this:
And here comes the funny part…
Even though the difference in syntax between
@IsGranted and
@Security looked so subtle (using
or instead of an array), the new, human readable version, is actually an Expression.
And to parse it, I needed a Symfony ExpressionLanguage Component, as noted by an informative exception that broke my tests:
To use the @Security tag, you need to use the Security component 2.4 or newer and install the ExpressionLanguage component.
Note to self: Make a PR to the official docs, since there was no sign of that component being needed. Done that, but seems Symfony prefers to inform you about dependencies through exceptions, not documentation.
Thankfully, thats quickly fixed:
composer require symfony/expression-language
And that's it! Changed annotations in all the places where multiple roles were used and no more deprecation notice 🙂

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MA (French), 2000
They call it the sexy part of the music business — the high that singers experience when they perform for a live audience.
As a professional singer and former member of the Vancouver Chamber Choir and the Vancouver Bach Choir, Elizabeth Brodovitch has experienced that high countless times all over the world. But none of it prepared her for the first time she experienced the sexy part of the research business.
Brodovitch is a retired faculty member of the School of Music at Vancouver Community College and a private diction coach. She completed a Master's of French at SFU in 2000.
An early pioneer in the field of lyrical diction, Brodovitch has spent over twenty years helping singers not only improve their pronunciation of classical languages, but also their ability to interpret the meaning of the words themselves.
"What I have always loved is how sounds can take you into the poetry. When I teach singers, I try to help them connect with the soundscapes the poet has created and then with the words. My goal is to help singers emotionally interpret the poem so they can infuse their performance with that feeling," she says.
In addition to coaching and teaching practices, Brodovitch has edited and recorded resource materials such as the French and German chapters of Caldwell Publishing's Diction for Singers. She is also currently working on a pronunciation manual of the celebrated arrangements of French composer Joseph Canteloube's Chants d'Auvergne. The songs are written in the French dialect of Auvergnat and will be translated into English.
Brodovitch explains that one of the most thrilling parts of her research in literary translation is seeing her thoughts and work in print form.
"I love the performance of contributing to the singing field. Seeing your voice in paper and referenced by other scholars — that brings immense inner satisfaction. It is the sexy part of writing," she says.
Brodovitch got her first taste of that feeling during her SFU graduate experience.
"Writing my thesis was an incredible opportunity to have an original idea and take the time and work to prove it in writing. I was honestly stunned that I had something I needed to say and that I was able to say it," says Brodovitch. Her research explored the relationship between the physical process of singing with French pronunciation and the interpretation of French poetry.
Brodovitch credits the success of her graduate experience to the support she received from her faculty mentors.
"My research was multi-disciplinary and that was very unusual at the time. The French Department was extremely flexible and willing to accommodate that approach," she says.
- Written by Jackie Amsden and the Offices of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Fellows
Published in 2015


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Thursday, December 13, 2007
Inspire Me Thursday : Ice & Illustration Friday : Little Things
This is my submission for Inspire Me Thursday this week and is the first thing I thought of when I thought of 'Ice'. However, it turned out completely different from the vision in my head. At some point of time I even deviated from the original intended style.
This also doubles up as my submission for Illustration Friday's 'Little Things'. Cos' certain little things in this illustration make me happy. Like her scarf (I certainly seem to have developed a scarf fetish). And the trees. And the colour red.
Of course, there are little things I'm not happy with too. Like her features. Maybe her pose? (I've never been ice-skating before. I've never even seen snow. It does'nt snow out here in the south of India and inspite of all the travelling I've done, I've never been anywhere where it's snowed.) And now that I think of it, the colour of her pants.
Will probably (hopefully) give this illustration another shot in my usual style. In the meantime, do let me know what you think!
Posted by Ratlion at 12:47 AM
3 comments:
- seashells said...
love your pic, it shows good understanding of well depicted pastime in my country (Canada). Although the knees could use a little more movement, the pose is graceful and I love the use of red to attract attention to the flowing hair and scarf. And the outfit is appropriate for a sunny day in winter.
- December 13, 2007 at 3:52 AM
- Lianne said...
This is very beautiful. The mood is so peaceful, and the ice skater looks elegant. I really like this style, and the way you drew the sun. :) You did a good job interpreting a winter scene considering your location. Brava!
And thanks for commenting on my illo. You've got a nice blog here. :)
- December 14, 2007 at 12:15 AM
- Valaine said...
This is great! I really love the colors and the mood!! :)
- December 14, 2007 at 3:57 AM
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Above is a reason not to have faith in computer models. It is a map I downloaded last Wedenday, showing me how much snow I could expect by this coming Wednesday. It shows one swath of snow coming up from the southwest and passing south of Boston, and then a second swath coming down from the northwest and also passing south of Boston. Boston could expect a total of perhaps three inches, and I, in southern New Hampshire, could expect a mere inch over the next seven days.
That was wonderful news, as I am an old grouch and don't like cleaning up the parking lots and walkways of my home and business. It was also wrong news, as I understood as I came in from cleaning up the three inches the first feature brought up from the southwest. I clicked on my computer, and was confronted by this map of snow totals expected from the second feature, coming from the northwest.
Yikes! That suggests more than a foot for Boston, and over two feet for where I live in southern New Hampshire. Not that it is right. It could be as incorrect as the first map, for all I know.
The above maps are are among thousands produced by Dr. Ryan Maue from data produced by weather bureaus from all over the world, and available at the excellent Weatherbell site. I highly recommend the site, though it will cost you about the price of a cup of coffee each day. I especially recommend the insights of their two senior meteorologists, Joe Bastardi and Joseph D'Aleo.
The interesting thing about the storm which now is appearing in the computer forecasts is that it is born from such a small feature. It looks all the world like a little Alberta Clipper, rippling down from the Canadian Rockies on an arctic cold front as it sags south. Typically these storms are small, as they have little moisture to feed off, unlike the storms that come up from the Gulf of Mexico, which often bring a big gob of moisture north with them. In this morning's map you can see one such juicy feature departing to our Northeast, growing deeper as it swiftly departs. You can also see the approaching Alberta Clipper, to the southwest of Lake Superior, still far to our west and still looking rather innocent.
Even when the Atlantic Ocean is warmer than normal, as it now is, by the time an Alberta Clipper can tap into the moisture it is usually too late. As the storm strengthens it has already passed Boston, and is whisking away towards Greenland and Europe.
That is exactly what the computer models originally thought this clipper would do, and is why the map at the top of this post shows no snow for New Hampshire, where it now shows over two feet. What has changed?
As I understand it the "steering currents", which are the winds high up in the upper atmosphere, have changed. Where isobars at the surface show circles for low pressure systems, the upper atmosphere ordinary only shows a dent in isobars, a "trough" that ripples west to east like a wave on a shaken jump-rope. Normally these troughs lean to the east, and the steering currents whisk the low pressure at the surface to the northeast. More rarely (at our latitude) the trough can tilt back to the west, and this can cause a storm to behave as they more often due up at higher latitudes and the northern North Atlantic. The storm turns back to the west and its path describes a sort of curlicue, before it eventually drifts east. (This sort of steering current is called a "negatively tilted" trough.)
Apparently the trough associated with the low that just swept by us was positively tilted, but the next trough is negatively tilted. The clipper will be pushed south by the arctic high pressure coming south behind the last storm, and rather than moving out to sea north of us or over us, will move out to sea over warmer waters down east of the Virginia Capes. That warm water will feed it and it will grow very rapidly, but (at this point) looks unlikely to escape out to sea. The high pressure that pushed it south will stand in its way, and will "block" it, as the trough in the atmosphere above is becomes negatively tilted. Therefore this innocent little clipper will describe a curlicue in the Atlantic southeast of Boston, growing stronger all the while.
Hold onto your hats.


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Do What you Love, Love What You Do!
Do What You Love, Love What You Do!
"Happiness is not an accident. Nor is it something you wish for. Happiness is something you design." – Jim Rohn
Do What You Love, Love What You Do!
"Happiness is not an accident. Nor is it something you wish for. Happiness is something you design." – Jim Rohn
Zig Ziglar
Most of us get excited when we read about super-human achievements, but something that is much more important is when we break our own personal best records for accomplishments. Achieving better grades, a better work record, a better record of "being nice," and a host of other records will make you a better person in the most important game of all – the game of LIFE.
Hey guys, you may have noticed the lack of postings for a while now. Trust me its not for lack of wanting to do it; but school has been kicking my butt. Trying to juggle family, school, a 9 to 5 and a small biz has not been easy. But, I am on my fresh start right now, so I hope you've been doing the same.
Try not to get stuck in the rut. Keep pushing through, you can do anything you set your mind to.
Remember you can have a FRESH START any day, as long as you are determined and up for the challenge, its never too late. As Charles Darwin says only the fittest of the fit will survive. You just have to be willing to adapt in order to keep moving in this fluid environment.
Things are always changing, we just have to ensure that we move along with the change.
"Never forget that life can only be nobly inspired and rightly lived if you take it bravely and gallantly, as a splendid adventure in which you are setting out into an unknown country, to meet many a joy, to find many a comrade, to win and lose many a battle."– Annie Besant
Here's to life and making the best of it in whatever you do!
Where there is LIFE there is HOPE.
I thought about this a lot and figured a lot of moms like myself, and definitely women on a whole are often doing spring cleaning time and time again. But what kind of money lessons can it teach you.
Well Money Coach and Business Mentor Cheryl Hanson-Stimpson has some great ideas below:
|Money Lessons from Spring Cleaning
Recently I found myself compelled to carry out a major re-organising project in my home. I finally admitted that I had run out of space to keep some important items, so I decided that it was time to take control of my chronic storage issues. With spring in the air, it presented the right opportunity to take on a comprehensive clean-up challenge.
At first, I thought that the simple answer to my dilemma was to purchase a few more containers or another cabinet to house all the stuff that I needed to put away. However, a quick audit of my closets revealed that I already had more than enough storage bins; the real problem was that I was keeping too many things in them that I no longer needed.
I realised that there was only one solution — some of my stuff had to go. As I went through the slightly traumatic process of unpacking, sorting and deciding what to keep or dump, I thought that most of us could probably benefit from a clean-up campaign on our finances. Upon further reflection, I began to see some lessons that spring cleaning can teach us about money success.
Get rid of the past
In clearing up, you may come across items that make you wonder, "Why am I still hanging on to this old stuff?" Similarly, we often hold on to our financial failures and allow them to hinder us from moving forward. The credit cards which we maxed out; the savings accounts which we cleaned out; the investments in which we lost out; we need to learn from our mistakes and let them go.
While you need to release your past disappointments, it's just as important not to get stuck in reliving your past successes. In The Greatest Salesman in the World, author Og Mandino declares, "Nevermore will I be satisfied with yesterday's accomplishments, nor will I indulge, anymore, in self-praise for deeds which in reality are too small to even acknowledge."
Whether your past has been difficult or delightful, be mindful that you have the ability right now to make use of your wealth of experience to accomplish great things. Your best days are ahead of you, so stop looking behind; focus your thoughts and actions on what you need to do in the present, to create the financial future that you desire.
De-clutter your life
Cluttered closets can be very frustrating, because you can never find what you want with ease, and searching for your stuff just wastes your time.Disorganisation, in any arena, brings chaos and confusion and prevents you from seeing your way forward clearly. However, having a cluttered financial life can be more than a petty annoyance; it can actually cost you dearly.
Are you clueless about where and how you spend your money? Do you forget your bill payment dates and constantly have to pay penalties? Have you lost track of your deposit amounts scattered across different financial institutions? These are just some of the ways in which you can become trapped and confused in a disorderly money muddle.
Remove your financial clutter forever by getting your money organised. Create a budget (you can download one at www.financiallysmart.org) and use it to make informed spending choices. Record your bill payments a day or two before they are due in your diary or mobile phone calendar. Seek expert financial advice to create a structured savings and investment plan to achieve your goals.
Prioritise and live simply
The hardest part of spring-cleaning was deciding which items should go and which should remain. My rule of thumb was that if I hadn't used it for a year, I was highly unlikely to ever need it again. In fact, I decided to make the garbage can my most valuable piece of furniture; no new item would be put in storage if it didn't have a clear and important purpose.
Too often, we become overwhelmed with our lives because we continue to accumulate more and more unnecessary things. The never-ending pursuit of mindless stuff will only bring discontent and an unquenchable desire to outdo ourselves and other people. When retail therapy beckons, ask yourself: "Do I really need this new pair of shoes? Does my home really need another decoration?"
Consider all the better uses for your money that will bring lasting benefits, such as saving for your goals or donating to worthwhile charities. Choose to spend below your means and live a more simple existence. When you leave space in your life, you actually give yourself enough room to receive new opportunities and blessings that would otherwise have passed you by.
While it's great to live the good life, sometimes the simple life can bring more long-term satisfaction. Spring-cleaning has inspired me to let simplicity be my new way of being; where less can be more and true wealth is not dependent on all the stuff that I have.
Copyright © 2012 Cherryl Hanson Simpson.
Now isn't that something to think about. The next time you are about to purchase something, think carefully on whether its a need or a want. Do you really need to buy it?
Remember "The key factor that will determine your financial future is not the economy; the key factor is your philosophy." — Jim Rohn
How do you think about money?
Here's a chance for a Fresh Start in your financial future, grab it with both hands!
Cherryl is a money coach and business mentor, and founder of Financially S.M.A.R.T. Services. See more of her work at www.entrepreneursinjamaica.com and www.financiallysmart.org.
A few weeks ago, I went to my son's PTA meeting and the President of the PTA started out reading a list of commandments I might say, that really got me thinking.
It was soo powerful I decided to look it up after sharing with a friend, and found out that it was written by Dr. Kent M. Keith a dynamic speaker and writer whose mission is to help people find personal meaning in a crazy world. He is known nationally and internationally for writing this book "The Paradoxical Commandments". It has been used by business leaders, military commanders, government officials, religious leaders, university presidents, social workers, teachers, rock stars, parents, coaches, and students. Even Mother Teresa thought the Paradoxical Commandments were important enough to put up on the wall of her children's home in Calcutta.
So I thought, why not share with you guys. We all need the help anyway. What if we had to recite this just before we are to face each day, do you think it would help?
The Paradoxical Commandments
by Dr. Kent M. Keith
People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.
The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.
People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
Fight for a few underdogs anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.
People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.
Help people anyway.
Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you have anyway.
© Copyright Kent M. Keith 1968, renewed 2001
And I would add this line that the President read, that is not in the original "Paradoxical Commandments" –
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God;
it was never between you and them anyway.
So go ahead, and pledge to be the best that you were always meant to be.
In our quest to help you find meaningful ways to create multiple income streams, as always, here is another great advice from Cheryl Hanson-Stimpson, Financial Advisor.
"Over the past weeks we have been encouraging persons to get innovative in looking for ways to become more productive. It makes no sense to merely complain about a shortage of money – you have to focus your efforts on creating solutions to earn more. Fortunately, there are dozens of methods of generating income; it's wise to choose one that best fits your personality and situation.
In your quest to improve your finances by finding a practical means to earn more money, you may encounter some roadblocks. You may have a job that expressly prevents employees from marketing things at the workplace or having any outside employment. You may find it hard to discover your inner talents to exploit for profit. Maybe you're hopeless at sales and couldn't even sell water to a thirsty person.
If you have a challenge identifying a viable product to sell or making use of your talents to serve others, don't despair. There may be several earning opportunities lying undiscovered right at home. Many people don't recognise that their residences are 'lazy' assets – they have monetary value but never contribute any income into their pockets.
If you're determined to find an additional earning source, maybe some of these possibilities to earn with your home might appeal to you:
Boarding Facility
One of the simplest ways to make extra money from your house is to rent out some of your rooms to boarders. If you have a self-contained space with bedroom and bathroom facilities and can provide access to the kitchen, then it should be relatively easy for you to earn. If you live near to a tertiary education institution and would like to take in students, you can register your property with the proper department which can advertise it for you.
Jamaica is an in-demand tourist location, but most people don't realise that they can participate in this industry without having a hotel. There are travellers around the world who are looking for bargain rooms or prefer to experience an authentic vacation with real residents. If you have an entertaining personality and adequate room space, this might be a great option. You can market your property on websites that cater to this type of tourist or contact the Ministry of Tourism for more information.
Child Care Facility
If you live in a community with young children whose parents have to go out to work, you could consider using your home as a facility for day-time child care or for after-school accommodation. You would have to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of your environment and that you have properly trained persons to look after the children. Do the necessary checks to determine if your home can be legally used for this purpose.
Land Lease
There is a lot of idle land in this country that could be put to productive use for agriculture or other purposes. If you're fortunate to have a big backyard, but lack the desire or ability to plant crops on it, how about leasing your land to an enterprising farmer? Depending on the location of your property, it could also be used for light manufacturing or rented for a billboard site. Observe your yard with an analytical eye, and think of entities that may find your property valuable in some way.
Virtual Business Address
Some home-based entrepreneurs would prefer not to use their residences as their business addresses for privacy reasons or because of inadequate mail service. If your home is easily accessible for the delivery of packages, and your address sounds like a professional location, then it's possible to earn from simply renting out your mailbox as a virtual business address. Check with small business groups to find trustworthy clients.
Photo/Video Location
Real estate professionals say that the key to making profit with your property is all about "location, location, location." If you've created a beautiful garden at home, or have been blessed with eye-catching scenery, you could consider offering your property for use in music videos or specialty photography. If you're located near to a church or school, hand out flyers advertising your backyard as the perfect setting for group photos and videos.
Storage/Parking Facility
Another option for making money with your home is to rent out idle rooms to persons who are in desperate need of storage space. You could store furniture for persons who have to downsize their living arrangements but don't want to get rid of their belongings, or stock imported items for a shop owner. How about also making use of your empty driveway? If you live in high-traffic environs such as New Kingston or Spanish Town, you could easily find customers for rented parking space.
If you plan to use your home to generate income, ensure that you comply with any regulatory guidelines that might govern your activity. Next week we will search for other practical methods of making more money."
copyright © Cherryl Hanson Simpson.
Cherryl is a financial consultant and coach, and the founder of Financially S.M.A.R.T. Services,Jamaica's number one source for practical, down-to-earth and independent answers for all questions relating to personal finance. Cherryl is currently writing her first book, The 3 Ms of Money. See more of her work at www.financiallysmartadvice.com.
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Ladakh, the Land of High Passes, so remote only your best friend or your worst enemy will visit you there. Or so the old adage goes. A former playing field of The Great Game, this Himalayan desert provided little in the way of luxury lodgings for the few travellers that ventured there. But recent years have seen an influx of boutique offerings, turning this off-the-beaten-track destination, into a holiday for all to enjoy. Located at an altitude of almost 10,000 feet, you'll need to spend a day acclimatising once you're there, so you may as well do so in the utmost comfort. Bespoke India shares our choice of Ladakh's best stays for luxury at new heights.
Nimmu House
A 45-minute drive from Leh airport this century old property was the vision of wealthy tax collector and cousin of the then king of Ladakh. He dreamed of building a 30-room abode, unheard of in these parts, after being inspired by a property he had seen on a journey to Lhasa. Sensitively renovated over a period of four years, today it features four heritage rooms located in the main house, and five tents interspersed between its apple, walnut, and apricot orchards. Both are decorated in a clean yet rustic style, with lots of natural materials local to the area, giving rooms an authentic feel. Dine al fresco, or in the traditional Ladakhi kitchen on a chilly eve, savouring comforting dishes of lasagne and local thukpa soup, fresh salads from the vegetable garden, and apple and apricot tarts and pastries, straight from the orchard. A little less sprawling than its initial planning, it is still the grandest accommodation in the area.
Lchang Nang Retreat
Cross Khardung La, erroneously referred to as "the world's highest motorable pass", (though it's still pretty darn high) and you will reach the Nubra Valley. Almost nothing in the way here, save for a few budget guesthouses, now guests can stay amidst peace and tranquillity at Lchang Nang Retreat: The House of Trees. Ensconced in elm, apricot, and apple orchards, wrapped up in a bow by the Siachen River, it is a bucolic spot. Owner Rigzen, whose family are from the area, is fastidious about his local community. Many of the staff live nearby and as much of the produce as possible is bought from their farms. Their daily changing menu proves that you do not have to rely on expensive imported ingredients to create gourmet dishes. The bountiful baker's basket in particular is scrumptious. Each of its 12 cottages are built using traditional techniques, and decorated in a cosy style. Modern bathrooms add a touch of luxury whilst private garden areas include hammocks from where to take in the most jaw dropping views. An idyllic stay in a truly remote location.
The Chamba Camp, Thiksey
Without question, the most luxurious accommodation for many miles. Unzip your tent in the morning to see unparalleled views of Thiksey monastery and the Stok mountain range. Tents are decorated in the height of Raj-era fashion, so guests can imagine themselves participant in a real caravan experience. Enormous four-poster beds, built in cupboards, chandeliers, and power showers, plus views that money cannot buy are all to be expected here. The food is as spoiling as the accommodation with gourmet meals and superlative service to be found at an altitude of almost 4km, The Chamba Camp, Thiksey proves that almost no area is too remote for five star luxury. As well as impeccable accommodation they also have a range of immersive activities, from being blessed by the local Rinpoche to hurtling down Wari-La pass on two wheels, or a consultation with the local oracle. Experiences you will not find on offer at other stays. Unforgettable from beginning to end.
Stok Palace
A heritage lovers dream, you would be hard pressed to find a more iconic stay in Ladakh, than Stok Palace. The royal abode of the reigning royal family, the 34th generation still in residence. Guests are able to meet with the King and Queen and will find them a fountain of knowledge when it comes to Ladakhi history and culture. And if HRH's anecdotes are not enough, the palace is home to an excellently curated museum, where travellers from around Ladakh come and visit. Comprising just six suites, each is uniquely decorated, with archaic pillars and hand painted murals. Though it may not be to everyone's taste – some might find the dark interiors a little pokey – they are as traditional as it gets. The only inauthenticity is the concession of modern bathrooms, but we'll allow for that in the name of comfort. Experience a private cooking demonstration in the family kitchen, or dine al fresco and take in the Stok Valley views. There are some excellent guided walks right from your front doorstep, or embark on a trek to the Stok Kangri base.
Apricot Tree
A small boutique property, ideally located for exploring Alchi monastery. Overlooking the Indus River it commands views from a peaceful apricot orchard. Combining nature with all the modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, each of its 21 rooms include a private balcony with uncompromised river views. An exhilarating sight. There are some exceptional treks in the area as well as well as river rafting. Understated yet ideally located.


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NEW MILFORD -- Parishioners and strangers are rallying to the aid of the New Milford United Methodist Church food pantry on Route 7 after vandals ransacked and heavily damaged the small building.
The damage was discovered Wednesday morning. The pantry distributes food to some 50 families a week.
Almost as soon as the problem was discovered, volunteers arrived at the building with cleaning supplies and tools to make repairs.
Church member Steve Kolitz, a customer relations coordinator for United Alarm in Brookfield, stopped to see the situation and approached his company for help.
United Alarm, the company the church hired a year ago to reinforce its security after collection-plate cash was taken in a church office burglary, on Wednesday promised a $1,000 alarm system for the food pantry, which may include a security camera.
"I ... thought we need to do something,'' Kolitz said.
Church member Cate Nixon was lamenting the vandalism while standing in line at the Starbucks coffee shop down the road from the church, when a patron handed her a $50 check, said Lisa Best, a volunteer in the church office.
Grocery stores have been asked to replace some of the fresh food that was lost, particularly the chickens that volunteer coordinator Hank LeMien intended to give families who come Thursday afternoon for their weekly food.
Police Capt. Michael Mrazik said he finds the incident beyond what could be considered a Halloween prank. "Breaking into a food pantry isn't typical criminal mischief."
His department is investigating the crime and asks anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area to call police.
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This book presents a detailed overview of the healthcare environment in Viet Nam. Given the general lack of understanding of healthcare in the Vietnamese context, it discusses the background and history, current status and the future of healthcare in the country. The first part of the book provides a summary of the current state of Vietnamese healthcare, incorporating discussions on the training and professional practice environment and the development, implementation and impact of national insurance policies. In addition, it highlights the cultural aspects of health provision and behaviours, technology integration and health trends from a number of angles based on standard global reporting dimensions. The second part elaborates on the 5-year strategic plan for national healthcare management and the top 5 barriers to meeting these planned objectives. It documents key investors and project objectives and outcomes, as well as the top 10 health issues in Vietnam including an overview of national and international initiatives to tackle these issues, addressing financial and social burdens in the process. In the third part, the book outlines the opportunities and barriers for improvement in healthcare outcomes for Viet Nam, providing evidence to support future work by local or international researchers. It is a fundamental text for anyone looking to work or research in the Vietnamese healthcare environment and provides an outline for project planning and targeted programs of work to achieve measureable improvements in Viet Nam.
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Questions 31-40 are based on the following passage.
Astronomers sometimes describe the shape of our
NATURAL SCIENCE: This passage is adapted from the article "Warp Factor" by Charles Liu (©2003 by Natural History Magazine, Inc.).
home galaxy, the Milky Way, as a thin-crust pizza with
a plum stuck in the middle. The plum is the slightly
oblong central bulge, protruding about 3,000 light-
5 years above and below the galactic plane, comprised
mostly of older stars; it makes up the core of the Milky
Way, and includes a black hole two and a half million
times the mass of the Sun. The crust of the pizza is the
galactic disk-the source of most of our galaxy's light.
10 Thin and flat, the disk is 100,000 light-years across,
about 1,000 light-years thick, on average, and includes
more than 80 percent of the galaxy's hundred billion or
so stars.
The plum-and-pizza picture works well enough,
15 but like most simple metaphors, it breaks down if you
push it. For one thing,. the galactic disk isn't a rigid
body, but a loose agglomeration of matter streaming
around a common center of gravity. (The swirling pat-
tern of a hurricane far better resembles our spinning
20 galaxy.) For another thing, our galaxy's disk isn't flat;
it's warped. Picture a disk of pizza dough spun into the
air by a skilled chef: our galaxy goes through the same
kind of floppy, wobbly gyrations, though at a rate best
measured in revolutions per hundreds of millions of
25 years.
Why does the Milky Way have such an odd-
looking warp? No definitive answer has emerged. One
thing we do know: when it comes to warps, our galaxy
is hardly unique. About half of all spiral galaxies are
30 warped to some degree. Theoretical and computational
models have shown that a number of physical processes
can warp a galaxy, so it's a matter of figuring out which
scenario applies. An innovative analysis of the problem
by Jeremy Bailin, an astronomy graduate student at the
35 University of Arizona in Tucson, has implicated a small
satellite galaxy, currently being ripped to shreds by the
gravity of the Milky Way.
The Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy was dis-
covered in 1994. It appears to ·be in a roughly polar
40 orbit around the Milky Way-that is, above and below
the galactic disk-about 50,000 light-years from the
galactic center. That orbit brings the dwarf galaxy far
too close to the huge gravitational tidal forces of the
Milky Way for the dwarf to remain intact. As a result,
45 the Sagittarius Dwarf now looks something like strands
of spaghetti spilling from the front of a pasta-making
machine, the galaxy's matter being drawn out over hun-
dreds of millions of years by intergalactic tides.
Gravitational collisions between small satellite
50 galaxies and big spiral galaxies have long been
regarded as possible culprits in the warping of a larger
galaxy's disk. The best known satellite galaxies orbit-
ing the Milky Way-the Large and Small Magellanic
Clouds-are too far away, and have the wrong orbital
55 characteristics, to have warped our galactic home. The
Sagittarius Pwatf seems a much more likely candidate.
simply because it i.s only a third as far from the center
of the Milky Way as the Magellanic Clouds. But in
astronomy-unlike in real estate-location isn't every-
60 thing; to show a direct connection between warp and
dwatf, the orbital motion of the Sagittarius Dwarf must
be linked to the rotation of the Milky Way's disk.
Bailin 's study is the first to find such a link. His
analysis of the galactic warp is based on angular
65 momentum-a measure of how much a system is spin-
ning or rotating. Just as objects moving in a straight
line have momentum, objects spinning or orbiting
around an axis have angular momentum; and just as the
momenta of two objects combine when they collide, so
70 too do their angular momenta. Imagine two figure
skaters coming together for a combination spin. When
they make physical contact, their individual spiraling
motions combine to produce a single, unified whirl.
Starting with the latest measurements of the struc-
75 ture and spin of the Milky Way, Bailin deduced the
angular momentum of the warped portion of the Milky
Way's disk. He then compared that measure with the
angular momentum of the
Astronomers sometimes describe the shape of our


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From Hope Craig
It's hard to believe that nine weeks have passed since we stumbled, wide-eyed and eager, onto the Keystone campus in January. Looking back on our first week in Kotagiri, I can't help but smile thinking of the awe and curiosity with which we readily soaked in the beauty of the Nilgiris hills, the warmth of the Keystone community, and every inkling of newness that Kotagiri offered. There were many novelties, and there still are!
Nonetheless, it's amazing to me how much has changed since our first day: how familiar we are with the area, how closely we have connected with one another, and how comfortable we have become with the routine unpredictability of each day. Though we have become so accustomed to our lives in Kotagiri, there are many questions and uncertainties that remain for the weeks ahead.
Among the many things this week has shown us, what strikes me most is the value of the naivety that remains a leading influence on our outlook and perspective. This was a leading message of Becky's lectures this week. Though the complex and nuanced nature of the NBR continues to deepen or, as we would joke in class, our onion develops more layers of meaning, the curiosity and interest of our naivety provide a method of sharing knowledge and experiences. Seemingly endless, our questions stream during interviews and class discussions as we determinedly try to understand the thick description surrounding us. I'm eager to embrace our coming weeks of fieldwork to perhaps better understand the many webs of meanings that layer our research topics.
With Becky, Jess, Andrew, Archana, Pratim, and Bala all here with us this week, it's safe to say our classroom has been a powerhouse as we prepare to embrace the thick description of our research projects. Ranging from topics in infant feeding and dietary diversity to the Forest Rights Act or waste management, our fieldwork covers a variety of perspectives and concentrations in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve. We began the week with momentum as we voiced our research goals, reviewed informed consent processes, and discussed research sites and household surveys for the weeks to come. Until this week, I had considered our naivety to be a drawback. After our field site visit to Gethaikadu earlier this week, however, I found that naivety and curiosity allowed me and my classmates to try to understand the deeper meaning underlying what we saw, heard, and felt. As we embark on part two of the semester, the novelty of our experiences has largely been renewed as we prepare for fieldwork.
As we cope with the uncertainty and novelty of the weeks to come, I am comforted by the tangible passion I share with my classmates and teachers, and I am eager to continue to 'peel the onion' together.


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Technology Will Change The Future Of Professional Sports!
We have not seen whole new hardware capabilities being made accessible via software upgrades — that is going to change. Key amongst these achievements are the complete Washington Accord Accreditor status (in 2014) for 4 year engineering diploma packages, provisional Sydney Accord Accreditor status for 3 12 months engineering diploma programs (in 2017), and as sole consultant of Chartered Engineers within the Engineering Council setup under the Engineering Council, Sri Lanka Act, No. four of 2017.
This is decreasing human interactions with one another and locked folks in the confinement of their mobile devices. While a lot of our units promise well being and life-style benefits, they will also have the alternative impact. When it comes to finding a cheerful steadiness for using expertise, moderation is essential — you should learn how to regain control of your devices and your time.
If it fully probably that cell phones, cameras, mp3 …
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An Easy Understanding Of IP Security Cameras
The digital cameras at the moment are getting extra widespread and more folks want to buy the digital cameras especially the SLR digital camera. If the digital camera has to file at night time or in dark areas, you need an IR (infrared) digicam, which will be saved in black and white when the sunshine shouldn't be present. Lock the Camera – Lock the digital camera in order that future MediaRecorder periods can use it by calling () Starting with Android 4.0 (API stage 14), this call will not be required unless the MediaRecorder.prepare() call fails.
Camera hardware is a shared useful resource that should be carefully managed so your software does not collide with other purposes that may also want to use it. The following sections discusses how one can detect camera hardware, how you can request access to a camera, learn how to seize pictures or video and …
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The Importance Of Information Technology Training From A Management Perspective
The day was an insightful have a look at what is happening now in NZ and each speaker gave an attention-grabbing perspective on where healthcare is moving. Julian has given talks and exhibited many of his rising technology projects, designs and ideas in venues similar to SIGGRAPH, LIFT, Xerox PARC, 'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference and Where 2.zero Conference on Location-Based Technology, Ubicomp, Ars Electronica, ACM SIGCHI, ACM Advances in Computer Entertainment, Banff New Media Institute, American Museum of the Moving Image, Art Interactive, Boston Cyberarts Festival, SHiFT, Reboot, Eyebeam Atelier, and SK Telecom's Art Center Nabi.
The Emerging Technologies Competition welcomes applications from universities and small companies – that is, with fewer than 20 staff and an annual turnover less than £2 million. Because of the price range cuts many college methods solely provide this know-how their vocational educating packages. Technology must also cut back business threat and generate new …
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Based on analysis there's loads of power in deliberately serving to individuals work with their talents and strengths and investing in where they've the greatest opportunity for excellence in what they're doing – if we intensify the optimistic and build on the strengths. Over the summer time if your telephone needs to be moved to a brand new room or assigned to a new trainer/staff member, it is going to be moved in the course of the summer time by the Technology Department. Prior to serving as CTO, he led the Facebook Platform group and, as an engineer, built the initial infrastructure for news feed and the first technology of the corporate's promoting targeting and delivery techniques.
Apple will begin taking orders for the cellphone Friday and begin shipments on September 21 within the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, and the telephone will …
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Wayside: Sci-Tech Preparatory is a tuition-free, college-preparatory constitution college founded in 2012 as Wayside Schools' first middle and highschool campus into which its three elementary campuses feed. Anyway, we would like to remind everyone of the upcoming Dragon Boat Races on THIS SUNDAY, September 25. It's sure to be a lot of fun, and a good time to bond with the rest of the Academy family. A new potential student can generally learn specifics of various faculties by looking at school Web websites, touring campuses, along with assembly with admissions advisers. It likewise proposes that there are a whole lot of amazements but to be discovered toward the start of our Universe.
Learn how astrobiologists use our information about life on Earth to make predictions about what life might be like elsewhere within the universe. If you ever have any questions or issues in regards to the private expertise coverage, …
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Scientists have built a mathematical mannequin to clarify the secrets and techniques of the chameleon's extraordinary tongue. Fully 93 {71bd0959f6f25408bcb3b4c953b6d4d0307bddf86739c4b477407c325c6dcb53} of respondents stated 'opposing political assaults on the integrity of science' can be an important reason for collaborating in a March for Science occasion; ninety seven percent named 'encouraging public officers to make insurance policies based on scientific info and evidence' a prime precedence. And sadly for science it would not appear to be something that can be lowered.
Ample photographs and illustrations—along with links to journals and academic studies, related research and topics, encyclopedia articles, and videos—combine to make a very comprehensive supply for science news. In a big nation like India, the place many of the inhabitants is uneducated, the position of science in dissemination of training by tv cannot be denied. In addition, it should also provide you with useful data and steerage so that you'll be …
Is Technology Killing Creativity?
Technology has remarkably modified the way we reside today, there is no such thing as a denial to it. Compared with our ancestors, we stand far-off from them in utilizing different technologies for our day-to-day works. If the union might get in front of the controversy, then possibly the union may begin to recast academics from greedy and lazy to the devoted care-givers and guarantors of the longer term that they're. Excepting epidemic of mind injury, such a drop can solely be attributed to subjective scholar factors: boredom, disinterest, a want to be done with test, problem with the computer medium, and so forth. As technology advances, it is used to profit students of all ages in the studying process.
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Full-text databases include full-text variations of the required materials (e.g. electronic journals). A modern example is the rise of communication know-how, which has lessened limitations to human interplay and as a result has helped spawn new subcultures; the rise of cyberculture has at its foundation the development of the Internet and the pc 15 Not all technology enhances culture in a artistic way; expertise also can assist facilitate political oppression and conflict by way of tools corresponding to guns.
Some of essentially the most poignant criticisms of know-how are found in what are actually considered to be dystopian literary classics reminiscent of Aldous Huxley 's Brave New World , Anthony Burgess 's A Clockwork Orange , and George Orwell 's Nineteen Eighty-Four In Goethe's Faust , Faust selling his soul to the satan in return for energy over the physical world is also often interpreted as a metaphor for the …
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What To Look For In A Computer Gaming Chair
For those that spend a lot of their time in front of their laptop or online game console, a pc gaming chair turns into a necessity. Computer Mouse Pads – Not merely a standard mouse pad, a gamer mannequin generally has a firm reliable area, a wrist rest to keep away from pressure by lengthy hours of sport play, in addition to an additional-giant design. A. Well, one may either settle for that it is by means of magic…. or understand that video games are programmed, identical to any other software operating on a computer (either a basic objective pc or a online game console – or a cellphone or other cell device, even). Another nice specification to the gaming mouse is the usage of additional buttons in distinction to the usual computer mouse.
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Am I The Only One Who Dislikes Modern Technology?
One of the most important advantages of cellular app improvement is that it has made our lives easier. Some of the biggest effects of know-how are within the area of communication; through the internet and cell phones. Traveling by autos like automobiles or buses are a necessity within the fashionable world, but these habits are what makes the world seem so bone-lazy nowadays. This should not take any more than 5 minutes, however you then begin clicking round and wind up on a video displaying a monkey singing and you understand an hour has gone by. You've just been sucked into the world of recent expertise. The advantages of science and expertise far outweigh every perceived shortcoming.
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Homosexuals, Prostitutes or Transgender? The Hijras in South Asia
While some Hijṛās are born as hermaphrodites, most of them are biologically male. Some time between puberty and adulthood they become Hijṛās. That is, they start to dress, speak and behave like women, or rather, they exaggerate women's natural behavior. Some Hijṛās are castrated – actual sex-change is not the issue – and many are forced to become sex workers.
Hijṛās do not form a homogenous group. They do not fit into established categories of gender, which is why the term third gender has established itself in the academic world. Describing Hijṛās as either men or women would ignore the fact that they view themselves as neither. Other terms used are transgender or gender-queer, but never words like transsexual or homosexual, let alone prostitute. While these designations may apply to some Hijṛās, they are not characteristic of Hijṛās as such.
South Asian society has an ambivalent attitude towards Hijṛās: on the one hand, they are asked to bless male infants and married couples after their wedding, in order to ensure male heirs, but on the other hand people – particularly men – fear them. Their presence at festivals and marriages can be auspicious, but Hijṛās are also said to have the power to curse people, particularly to cause impotence in men.
Even though the concept of transgender is not exclusively South Asian (c.f. the Two-Spirit People among Native Americans, or the Kathoey in Thailand), Hijṛās seem to have by far the greatest presence in public life. Though a well-known phenomenon, few studies have been made about Hijṛās. Lately they have become more accessible through documentaries and popular articles. It remains to be hoped that recent verdicts favoring the legal standing of Hijṛās in Pakistan will lead to more research.
Yet, neither the many prejudices against Hijṛās, nor the cultural value of Hijṛās, nor their physical appearance will be the subject of this presentation. The focus will rather be on the everyday life of Hijṛās, what they do and how they feel about their life. This will be demonstrated through several video clips. Besides this, I will discuss the distinction between gender and sex, as well as the improved legal situation of Hijṛās, to give a deeper insight into the lives of South Asian Hijṛās.


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On the last series we have known about the on farm of tea plant (Camelia sinensis).
In this series we will talk more about the off farm.
Look... this is the best shoot for the tea.
From this shoot, we will get 'Pecco Orange'
The rolled leaves with covered by delicate hairs will be a good stuff for white tea.
|A perfect shoot
So many studies suggest that green tea may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer, promote oral health, reduce blood pressure, help with weight control, improve antibacterial and antiviral, activity, provide protection from solar ultraviolet light, and increase bone mineral density.
Green tea is also said to have neuroprotective power.
Tea catechins have known contains anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties, that help regulate food intake, and may suppress also and provide calming effects.
Tea increases our metabolism and calorie free.
Tea may reduce our risk of heart attack and stroke. There is a study found a 70 percent lower risk of fatal heart attack in people who drank at least two to three cups of black tea daily compared to non-tea drinkers.
Have a wonderful week with your own tea.


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List of missing Marines grows
March 29, 2003
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Pfc. Tamario Burkett is a poet, an artist and a doting big brother who worried before he left for Iraq whether God would forgive him if he had to kill someone in combat.
Cpl. Kemaphoom Chanawongse, 22, is known as "Chuckles" in his unit for his sparkling sense of humor. And Lance Cpl. Michael Williams, 31, is a "big teddy bear" who enlisted because of the Sept. 11 attacks.
All are among a growing number of Marines – at least 12 by Friday – who haven't been seen since fighting erupted near the southern Iraq town of Nasiriyah.
Earlier this week, the Pentagon said seven of the missing are stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and another at the nearby Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. Four more soldiers from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force were reported missing near Nasiriyah on Friday, but their names and other details were not disclosed.
They are sons, husbands, brothers and fathers from across the country whose loved ones are sharing pain and uncertainty, along with an aching hope for their safe return.
"You gotta be hopeful. That's all you can do is hope and pray and know that everything's in God's hands," Burkett's father, Raymond Wilson, said Friday from the front porch of his Buffalo home.
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That's been hard for Debra Nixon, whose 21-year-old son, Lance Cpl. Patrick Nixon, is among the missing. "I just wish they hadn't even told us," she said at her home in the Nashville, Tenn., suburb of Gallatin.
Nixon's father, David, is a Vietnam veteran, and the family has sent soldiers to World War I, World War II and Korea. "(Patrick) wanted to be in the Corps and felt this was the right thing – removing Saddam Hussein was the right thing to do," said the elder Nixon.
The other missing Marines were identified by the Pentagon as Lance Cpl. Thomas Blair, 24, of Broken Arrow, Okla.; Lance Cpl. Donald Cline Jr., 21, of Sparks, Nev.; Pvt. Jonathan Gifford Jr., 20, of Decatur, Ill., and Pvt. Nolen Ryan Hutchings, 19, of Boiling Springs, S.C.
Chanawongse, who came to the United States from Thailand at age 9, was described warmly by friends, and his wit was visible Friday in a photo album of Marine life: a picture of a tank emerging from the woods is captioned, "Hey, which way is Domino's?"
Steve Cavan, 22, said he last spoke with his friend shortly before Chanawongse deployed overseas. He said Chanawongse told him, "I'm going to be back soon. I just got to go do my thing and I'm coming home."
"They're not going to give up," Chanawongse's stepfather, Paul Patchem, said in Waterford, Conn. "I know the Marines. They won't give up on him."


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Embroidery is a way to decorate things to make them beautiful. It can be used in anything but mostly embroidery is used on clothing. Embroidery is not a new thing it has a brief history. In older days people used to make embroidery mostly from hands because no machines were there at that moment. Embroidery is a way to make different designs on different things related to human wear which can be letters, words and sometimes images. In modern world where everything is being digitized by the time and advance technology is playing a vital role in this trend and machines are now replacing humans and working more efficiently as compared to humans. Machines are also time efficient and are saving a lot of time there is a machine of almost everything which are helping humans from small household things to big factories and industries. As everything is changed in this modern era just like that the method of embroidery is also changed. In the past embroidery was done only by hands using needle and threads and it took a lot of time to complete in fact some time it took weeks to complete but now things have changed according to technology all embroidery are done by heavy machines which not only saves time but also saves a lot of efforts and the work efficiency of those machines are very high that is why nowadays they are mostly preferred.
There is something trending now a days that is embroidered hats which are getting popular by the passing time specially in teenagers who are taking a lot of interest in these hats not only boys embroidered hats are very popular but girls too. Custom trucker caps Australia comes in different shapes, sizes and styles and became very popular in youth in a very short time, the market of embroidered hats is increasing day by day which is why people from fashion industry are taking interest into the embroidery hat designing and introducing new and attractive designs according to the interests of the people. It has now become a huge business which is increasing gradually.
Embroidered hats can be costly sometimes as compared to other hats the prices depends upon the quality, material and printing type. The most expensive type of embroidered hats are custom embroidered hats in which customer has its own design or sometimes customer wants their name or their brad/business names to be embroiled on the high quality snapback hats in Australia. Also many companies use custom embroidered hats for their marketing purpose in which the name of the company is written on the hats. Also if someone wants to change the direction or location of the embroidery for instance if a hat is available with embroidery on its front but the buyer wants the same design on the right side or left side or sometimes at the back it is also done in the markets but it increases the cost and the customer has to pay some additional cost for this modification. Moreover recently three dimensional (3D) printed embroidered hats have been introduced by the designers which are getting attention to embroidered hat lovers. It is now become a huge business which is increasing every day.


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In December 2011, Lady Zombie joined the New York City Burlesque Choir, created and conducted by the esteemed Miss Shelly "The Singing Siren" Watson. The following are two excerpts from out Holiday Concert: Lady Zombie singing her "O Holy Night" solo, and the entire choir singing "Jingle Bell Rock"!
Please visit the Burlesque Choir online: http://www.burlesquechoir.com/
Upcoming Performances: http://www.burlesquechoir.com/upcoming-shows


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Disney Is Cracking Down on Giant Strollers, Banning Smoking Inside Theme Parks
The happiest place on Earth just announced some new rules that may leave prospective Disney theme park visitors with mixed feelings. Oversized strollers -- the kind that can easily clog up walkways -- will soon be banned inside Disney theme parks...
The happiest place on Earth just announced some new rules that may leave prospective Disney theme park visitors with mixed feelings. Oversized strollers -- the kind that can easily clog up walkways -- will soon be banned inside Disney theme parks in Florida and California, potentially creating a headache for parents.
Disney announced the new stroller-related regulations along with new rules related to smoking and "loose or dry ice" in a statement on Thursday. The changes go into effect at all Disney theme parks on the East and West coasts on May 1. According to Disney, strollers larger than 31 inches wide and 52 inches long will no longer be allowed inside the parks. The current policy allows strollers smaller than 36 inches wide. Additionally, "stroller wagons will no longer be permitted." While some parents are up in arms over the new policy, Disney maintains that it's not that big a deal.
"The good news -- many strollers on the market, including many double jogging strollers, fit within these size guidelines," the company said.
The stroller crackdown appears to be a way to ease congestion inside parks ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on both coasts. "These updates are designed to help guest flow and ease congestion, making parks more enjoyable for everyone," Disney said. Judging by the comments section of the announcement, parents are conflicted on the ban. Some were happy to see them go because they "take up so much room," while others noted that it could create issues for little ones with certain limitations.
"A bit frustrating about stroller wagons," one parent wrote. "I have a little one with asthmas [sic], who has outgrown their stroller by height, and the stroller wagon is what we used in the parks."
Other shakeups at Disney include the removal of designated smoking areas inside theme parks and a ban on "loose or dry ice," which is in effect now. Designated smoking areas will be established outside theme park entrances for people needing a nicotine fix before hitting Space Mountain. The ice ban only pertains to loose cubes inside coolers, so you can still carry your ice inside a resealable bag and get in just fine. Those in need of ice to keep snacks or drinks cool can also request complimentary cups of ice at drink stands inside the park or spend a few extra bucks on reusable ice packs before hand.
If you're heading to Disney in the near future, be sure to read through the new rules. Nothing will ruin your trip like being turned away for an oversized stroller or trying to smuggle in loose ice cubes. Don't be that person.
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Teresa Henderson is Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Pierpont Dallas office. She has more than 25 years of experience in crisis communications, issues and corporate reputation management, across varying industries, including the energy space.
To read the complete article from Teresa's latest participation in PR Week's "Energy Roundtable: The Road to Independence" moderated by Gideon Fidelzeid, click here.


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"Bishop Reggie Hall and the members of St. Paul Baptist Church are proud to endorse one of our own: retired Bridgewater Police Sergeant Art Akins for the next Somerset County Sheriff. Art's commitment and dedication to our communities are unmatched."
– Bishop Reggie Hall, St Paul Baptist Church, Somerville NJ
"Please let this letter serve as my full endorsement for your run to become Sheriff of Somerset County. I am a senior citizen residing in Somerset County who also happens to be a registered Republican. I consider myself fair and open-minded and have on occasion voted across party lines when I felt that a candidate's vision more closely aligned with mine. After having met you, I followed up by viewing your biography, and I realized that you were a candidate that I could support."…More [link to complete letter]
– Dorothy R. Brittain, Franklin Township resident
"I am pleased to write this letter of support for Arthur Akins for his candidacy as Somerset County Sheriff…His experience, character, work-ethic, and judgment will be of great benefit to all residents of Somerset County." …More [link to complete letter]
– Mark Morrell, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Principal
"First and foremost, leaders of today must never lose touch with the people they serve. Political affiliations aside; the role of leaders must be to put service above self and accurately represent their constituents. I take comfort knowing that you personify that characteristic. For as long as I've known you, you have always done just that. Your ability to relate and communicate with people is a trait that will serve you well in the endeavor."… More [link to the complete letter]
– Mike Godown, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Vice-Principal
"I am pleased to endorse Art Akins for Somerset County Sheriff. I have known Art since we were classmates in Somerville Public Schools (and Boy Scouts in Somerville's Troop 84). Art has dedicated his life to public service – as a United States Marine, in his career in local law enforcement, and as a volunteer fireman, coach and youth mentor. Art Akins has the right experience, character and values to lead the Sheriff's office on behalf of the people of Somerset County, the community where he has lived and served proudly for 50 years.
– Anthony Ewing, Lecturer in Law, Columbia Law School, Somerville High School, Class of 1986


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It is the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation, yet nearly 25 percent of people who have it don't even know it. This November, during American Diabetes Month®, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is asking "Why should you care about diabetes?"
Chances are, you or someone you love has been affected by diabetes in some way. But even if you haven't been affected by diabetes, you need to know that diabetes is the biggest public health crisis of the 21st century, and it continues to grow to epidemic proportions. Nearly 24 million children and adults have diabetes. The death rate for diabetes has continued to grow since 1987, while the death rates due to heart disease, stroke and cancer have declined.
Having diabetes places a person at increased risk for a number of serious, even life-threatening complications, including:
Heart disease and stroke - Adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without diabetes.
Blindness - Diabetic retinopathy causes 12,000 to 24,000 new cases of blindness each year making diabetes the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults 20-74 years of age.
Kidney disease - Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 44% of new cases in 2002.
Amputations - More than 60% of nontraumatic lowerlimb amputations occur in people with diabetes.
Remembering the 'ABCs of diabetes' can help to prevent or delay the onset of these serious diabetes complications:
A1C - For most people with diabetes, it is important to keep their A1C (average blood glucose level over 2 or 3 months) less than 7 percent.
Blood Pressure - People with diabetes should have a target blood pressure of less than 130/80 mmHg.
Cholesterol - LDL (bad) cholesterol should be below 100 mg/dl; HDL (healthy) cholesterol should be above 40 mg/dl for men and 50 mg/dl for women; triglycerides should be below 150 mg/dl.
For more information about American Diabetes Month, please visit the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org or call 1-888-DIABETES (1-888-342-2382). Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.


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It is the simple story of Sophie and her Mummy, who are having a lovely tea when there is a knock at the door. Of course they are most surprised to see a huge tiger standing on the threshold, asking if he could have some tea! Well, what else could you do but invite him in?
Trouble is, he eats up everything in the house and even drinks all the ater in the taps! What can they have for supper?
Sophie's Daddy said "I know what we'll do. I've got a very good idea. We'll put on our coats and go to a cafe"
I have never been quite sure if I like this book. I think it offends my feminist side - Daddy goes to work, comes home and fixes everything, while Mummy is at home, powerless, and doesn't know what to do. I have to say, however, that all my children have absolutely loved this story, so I have obviously not projected my feelings. Is there a child that would not love having such a polite tiger for tea?
Share more books with Alex at Book Sharing Monday.


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Many years ago Craftster folk started making these incredible I-Spy Quilts, and inspired I started collecting fabrics (mainly every cyber Monday...).
After years of feeling completely overwhelmed by trying to figure out optimal use of my fabrics (I wanted to get the most out of each and every graphic), and moving my giant I-Spy fabric bin twice, and with my daughter quickly outgrowning optimal I-spy age, I had the great idea of using a pixelated image to anchor the quilt.
So I found an image of a pig (in honour of her trusty stuffed sidekick), and found enough appropriately colours fabrics in my I-Spy bin to make it work.
Sadly many awesome fabrics didnt fit the colour scheme, and ideally I would have had more variation in items, but all in all I am happy.
A huge thank you to everyone who gifted and swapped fabrics with me way back before 2015...
As for quilting details, I did a self binding with the backing (loved this method), and quilted it with my regular sewing machine.


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We've featured the Top Posts every year since this blog was whelped on 2 August 2007 and this year is no different. The numbers indicate ranking for the previous 12 months, followed by the previous year's ranking, and the third numeral is for all-time popularity (August 2007 – August 2014). NR indicates Not Ranked.
Click on any image and it'll take you to the original post.
No. 11/nr/74 – Cute Baby Giraffe
No. 10/2/10 – 10/10/10 10:10:10
No. 9/11/21 – Death Row Barbie and Other Science Fair Projects
No. 8/nr/28 – How To Really Piss Off A Golden Retriever
No. 7/3/5 – Giant Woolly Bear Caterpillar Discovered Near Las Cruces, NM, Predicts Global Warming for Decades to Come
No. 6/1/3 – Capybara Lapwarmer
No. 5/nr/48 – The .Gif Friday Post No. 297 – Page Turner, Giraffe Gymnastics & "Did You Catch That?"
No. 4/5/15 – Babe Cannon
No. 3/7/24 – "Wow, Giant Isopod, Did You See That?"
No. 2/nr/2 – LOL FERRET: Episode 1
And the Number One Post for the past 12 months is:
The .Gif Friday Post No.133 – Needlepoint Dog is Awesome!
"Needlepoint Dog" is a new entry in the Tacky Raccoons Blogoversary Hit Parade, with a score of 1/nr/19. We posted it on 25 June 2010 just days after it appeared at the source. Within 5 days of posting, it spiked, then went relatively dormant traffic-wise until February of this year and it's been in the No. 1 slot for 6 months straight.
Not only is the concept great, the animation of the reverse side is even better. Congrats!
Although Tacky Raccoons doesn't attract a lot of comments, we appreciate the "likes" and those who "follow" us. Now let's talk Twitter. We've had an account for several years as an experiment to see how many followers we could get with the stated intent of providing absolutely no content and about 30 people played along. This is going to change.
Starting today, anyone who follows @BunkStrutts will get automatic notifications of new posts, perhaps some occasional inane snark from me, and all in fun. We'll see where it goes, and if it clogs up my email inbox with too many Tweet notifications, I'll deal with it. (There's a button on the upper right sidebar to beam you over to Twitterville, too. You don't need to sign up to Twitter to read it. We've done the same with FaceBook, even though I don't use it much).
Wish you all the best,
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Is Your Relationship in a Rut?
Every relationship hits rough patches.
It's natural for life situations to add stress to the relationship on a temporary basis. But some signs point to more serious issues that can lead to relationship breakdown if they aren't addressed.
Couples counseling provides a neutral space for couples to address and work on the issues that rob the relationship of joy.
Relationship Red Flags
- Lack of Communication
- No Time for Each Other
- Emotional Unavailability
- Boredom
- Lack of Physical Intimacy
- Constant Conflict, or You've Stopped Fighting
- No appreciation
- Constant talk of separation
If you've experienced a number of the warning signs, a happy and healthy relationship can seem hopeless.
Don't let discouragement keep you from trying to save your relationship. I've found that with the help of a skilled couples counselor, and a willingness to try, relationship recovery is possible!
Rekindling a loving relationship is a realistic goal…and one worth fighting for.
Couples Counseling With Me
In my couples counseling practice, I start by having both parties talk about what they consider to be the pain points and what they'd like to see different–and how they'd like the relationship to evolve.
Throughout our sessions, my role as your couples counselor is to remain impartial and not take sides.
Both parties have valid perspectives. The work in couples therapy is to help each person understand the other's perspective better and develop more effective communication skills.
Over time, I see the protective walls that have been raised slowly start to come down. It's truly encouraging!
I love watching couples go from a place where they're not really hearing each other anymore — where they're stuck in a familiar dance of routine and resentments — to a place where they're choosing the steps together as partners in the dance of life.
I approach each couple's situation from the beginning and utilize an integrative approach based on a couple's personalities and specific concerns.
My techniques draw primarily from the Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, and a psychodynamic approach. The Gottman Method focuses on working with couples to increase closeness, affection, and respect, manage conflict, and communicate more effectively.
Imago Relationship Therapy explores the unconscious components each partner brings to the relationship and explores the root of negative emotions while the couple learns to communicate differently and understand conflict patterns.
How It Works
Generally, I meet with my clients once a week for 60-90 minutes. In between sessions, I ask my clients to engage in outside assignments to practice what we've worked on in the session and help create change. Typically, I start to see the signs of positive change after 8 to 10 sessions.
We started listening more and arguing less. I never noticed how quickly we went on the defensive instead of actually hearing what each other were saying. Date nights became fun again and we remembered why we got together in the first place!
–Couples Counseling Client
Couples Counseling Helps You Reconnect
In my experience, many relationship issues stem from ineffective communication and poor conflict management.
When couples hit a tough spot, they often stop talking and wait until they're at their boiling point and then wind up in a fight.
Or they avoid the real issues and engage in passive-aggressive behaviors. It becomes a persistent cycle and part of the work done in a couples therapy session with me is about breaking that cycle.
Family origins and how people grew up often play a role in the relationship patterns.
Sometimes, I'll have my clients engage in a written exercise to help paint the picture of how childhood taught certain behaviors.
Like interrupting, for example. That's a learned behavior that can harm communication between couples and it's almost always something learned in childhood. Most people don't even realize they're doing it until we start exploring.
Of course, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Once that happens, couples start to reconnect even more.
With the guidance of a skilled marriage therapist, couples then begin to understand the patterns in their lives that are detrimental to their relationship, and start changing them. I find it incredibly rewarding to help couples find their way back to each other.
Often, when couples start counseling, they don't realize that relationships need constant attention and tending to. I've found they often get so focused on achieving the next milestone – co-habitating, marriage, children, career advancements, etc. – that they forget to care for each other.
Unlike input from friends and family, working with a couples therapist, I offer my clients an objective perspective and professional experience from years of work in helping to heal human relationships.
While the support of friends and family is wonderful, the objective input and expertise I provide helps my clients create real change in their relationships.
Ready to Rekindle your Relationship?
If you're ready to start healing your relationship, the first step is to make the call and schedule your free couples counseling consultation.
Having a safe place to share and reconnect with their partner gets the ball rolling in the right direction.
After even just a session or two, couples typically feel like they have some tools to work with and a better understanding of what the key issues are for the other person. From that point, we set goals and work towards them.
Start Healing Your Relationship Today
Schedule your FREE 15 Minute Phone Consultation by contacting me at 954-947-0774 or email@example.com to see if we're a good match and if therapy is right for you.