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So we're back to you setting impossibly high standards for what constitutes racist behavior; I thought we had gotten past this in post 3. If you want to use very restrictive and idiosyncratic criteria to capture the meaning of racism, in effect defining it out of existence, I'm not going to argue semantics with you. It's clear enough to me that Trump exhibits racist behavior, so Sam's claims of the same seem reasonable.
In short, pressing the envelope on the amount and explicitness of racism he exhibits has worked for him politically so far.
I don't think I'm trying to set impossibly high standards, or at least that isn't my intent. The intent of the post was to point out how Sam said the tweets about the representatives didn't necessarily display racism. You say he is taking the comment "send her back" alone, but that doesn't seem to be what Sam is saying. Most people would point to those tweets and say "there's all the proof you need". Sam isn't doing that. He's saying Trump is a racist, but those tweets are not an example of this. So that's my main question (and maybe only one Sam could answer) - in what other utterance does trump pass the racist test?
I'm not saying Sam is correct. But if he has set the bar at something above those tweets, then what clears that bar?
The relevant section of the podcast is from 13:45 to 14:45 (12:50 is the start of his comments on Trump).
Sam said of telling Omar "to go back to where she came from", (a better reproduction of what Trump actually said than "send them back"), that "it can be read in other ways". Sam did not elaborate on this specific point further.
I said what I said in post 6, that the statement is ambiguous if taken in isolation.
However, When I consider the three tweets together, and in the context of the rest of his public life, I do interpret this comment as racist.
We all, you, me, Sam, Twissel, are in agreement that Trump is racist, presumably on the basis of things we've observed. you, for some reason need to qualify it as not being "full-blown" racism, but still you must have observed things that Trump has done that make you recognize that he is racist to some degree. Presumably, Sam could be aware of those things in order to have drawn that conclusion.
And for some reason you don't feel the need to qualify it. Let's say a 24 year old male has sex with a 17.5 year old Brittany Spears. He's a child molester. Then you have a 58 year old who has sex with a 12 year old girl. He's a child molester.
We all agree they're both child molesters, but i feel the need to describe the degree of their pedophilia.
If you want to say Trump is a racist and that's all we need to know, so be it. I'm just not satisfied with that position.
You say tomato, I say tomato….
If you think it's important to go into the hows and what's, I'm perfectly happy to delve into the nuances of how Trump is racist. In what ways do you think Trump is racist?
And for some reason you don't feel the need to qualify it. Let's say a 24 year old male has sex with a 17.5 year old Brittany Spears. He's a child molester. Then you have a 58 year old who has sex with a 12 year old girl. He's a child molester.
We all agree they're both child molesters, but i feel the need to describe the degree of their pedophilia.
If you want to say Trump is a racist and that's all we need to know, so be it. I'm just not satisfied with that position.
The 24 year old is only a child molester in the context of the those who dislike him (girls family, religious nuts, the self-righteous etc) and are looking for something they think they can use against him.
In October 2016, Harris wrote a blog post on why Trump is worse than Clinton (and Harris is no Clinton fan):
Maybe it helps explain where he is coming from.
I was listening to the housekeeping segment again on youtube (a clip of the show titled 'sam harris responds to shootings….). Something was edited for this version (but not on his homepage version). At 14:48 on his homepage, he states "a Washington Post opinion editor accused Nancy Pelosi of dog whistling". On the youtube clip, it has been edited to say "Omar, AOC, etc. accused Nancy Pelosi of dog whistling".
Wonder if he got some pushback from the WaPo editor?
Forgive me for nudging in with a comment on the podcast interview. Carry on.
Mr. Pearl shows promise as a semi-trioonist. At 28 mins or so, he casts the three perceptual gleans of trioon as "seeing, doing and imagining".
"Seeing" our primary stimuli is followed by observing what we've seen and finding corollaries until "observation changes belief". I suppose that is a "do thing" and qualifies as a description of our Cinematic Perception. He draws an accurate line between a perception that makes us a picture and a perception that makes corollaries and contrasts of it. Then, there's the really impressive part.
Instead of piling more characteristics onto doing, he cites "imagining" as a third thing to do. It is "considering the impossible, the what-if's and mights have been". Wouldn't that be a capacity to re-sequence our cinematic perceptions and re-invent what happened or could happen? Together, they cover the basics of the trioon machinery in action.
Granted, Mr. Pearl is not describing a trioon structure but his comments re: "time is symmetry" had me waving pom-poms. Then things took an upward turn into the usual totem pole-like idea of emergence where it is easy to imagine these inner-mental experiences as emerging 'up' like a thought balloon with no way for anything that happens up there to come back down and impact something on a blood and bone level. One can only conclude that emergent thought balloons are of no actual consequence and are for entertainment purposes only. At best it is a replica of processes and decisions made deep down where consciousness cannot reach.
That is the creed of the Cult of Zero. This model inflates instead of unfolds. It is like suggesting that if you build a car factory, cars will emerge from it. No, you have to run the machinery. Likewise, if you run seeing, doing and imagining in three de-correlated time-frames, there is no need for emergence or a totem-pole. How does the thought balloon feedback to the blood and bone? Both "seeing" and "doing" have the ability to steer OUR EYEBALLS. There is a distinction to notice.
It was an amusing episode full of cross-generational befuddlement.
Is Trump a racist? It's in the eye of the beholder, isn't it? Most folks with racist-like views re-define racism as something they are not. Their's is hate-free or they cite the lack of foam around their mouth. Even when it is hard not to notice it.
Starting at 46:24 Sam poses his "Final Edge Question" from John Bockman's series ( https://www.edge.org/the-last-question-5 ):
SamH: Is the actual all that is possible? Which is to say: Is possibility an illusion? Is there ONLY what is actual.
SamH: ...I'll put it to you. How do we know that possibility is even a thing?
What if we reverse that. Is possibility all there is? Which is to say: Is actuality an illusion? How do we know that actuality is even a thing?
SamH: Is it possible that possibility is an illusion as well?
JudeaP: It is. The history progresses along one trajectory and that is the trajectory that was dictated by the Big Bang, and uh, we are imprisoned by that.
A disappointingly classical interpretation. Quantum Electro/Chromo Dynamics, the Standard Model of particle physics, and related wave equations suggest the "one trajectory" is an illusion, artifact of certain experimental designs, or oversimplified rationalization we use to organize an otherwise overly complex and confused array of sense impressions. In other words, a fictional story we tell ourselves.
Many People draw the conclusion from this picture of emergence that there really is a disconnect from the lower level and the higher level, and the higher level things, whether they're minds of economic systems, have a reality that not only is not best explained in terms of its lower level constituents, or defined in those terms. But, it has a kind of top-down causal power, so that minds DO things to atoms that can never be explained at the level of atoms themselves. This is where I've always felt that something spooky is sneaking into the conversation.
That spooky thing could be a reversed view of emergence. Consider consciousness as the fundamental actuality. What if the unified field that can combine Gravity and QCD essentially IS consciousness. All forces, particles, waves, neurons, and brains would then be emergent properties of consciousness.
What we model as individuals with consciousness are akin to photons of light. When viewed as waves they are just localized features of the underlying field (electromagnetic for photons, unified cosmic consciousness for "individuals").
SamH: At the level of causation, the cash value of experience has to be run at the level of the physics of things. So there is no ... it's not true to say that there is ever top down causation in that sense. Neurologically there's top down causation because there's frontal lobe influence on so called lower structures in the brain. We're still just talking about the physics. There's no top down causation from some other layer of so called emergent phenomenon.
Why must experience be "run at the level of the physics of things"? What's wrong with concentrating on the level, model, or perspective of maximal relevance and usefulness to the question at hand?
What if there is now top down OR bottom up, but just some sort of circles, spirals, or strange loops?
SamH: Something like 30% of physicists believe in the many worlds view of quantum mechanics. In that picture, anything that's possible is happening somewhere. [...] All of those choices are being made by the universe and the universe is splitting into increasingly dissimilar copies of itself from this point forward. It's the hardest thing to believe that exists.
JudeaP: It never appeals to me. I learned quantum mechanics. I know how to solve Schrodinger equation, but it never solved the problem of free will for me. It's a cop out.
SamH: It doesn't relate to free will in this case. You don't get to choose which universe you're in.
Choosing which universe you're in, or rather experiencing / exploring could be an excellent description of what free will is.
Rather than choices and splitting into many worlds, think of a possibility space. Similar to the set of all possible chess games. There is the much larger set of all possible configurations or possible paths of all the particles and energy in all possible universes.
All are equally real and actual. Free will is a wave in the field of cosmic consciousness surfing or searching through that possibility space and constructing a story of what the experience was like.
Complementarity can be a powerful analogy as well. The physical reality of atoms, neurons, and definite historical trajectories is the particle formulation. Surf-searching possibility space is the wave formulation.
SamH: The [professional] people who believe in free will, also tend to believe not in immortal souls that are pulling the gears of biology. They believe that human minds are the product of information processing at the level of the brain. They believe that the mind is what the brain is doing.
I suppose the system I propose (or summarize / speculate about) here might fall under the "immortal souls" category. In it, you could say the brain is what consciousness creates (or at least inhabits) in order to interact with the physical dimensions / planes of existence.
I have more thoughts, but have already spent more time and multiple drafts than intended. Perhaps re-formulation as an essay appropriate for posting elsewhere is possible.
Here is a relevant link from a section that didn't make the cut this time:
I searched for "nancy cartright causes in causes out" because I wasn't sure if her slogan was "No Causes" or "Null Causes", but determined discussion of causation vs. correlation a distraction from my more metaphysical main thrust.
—jjbl = "J.B." aka Bill Landis
Reading Book of Why. Many thanks to SH for bringing on Pearl. Amazingly interesting the questions that actual ML Engineer's bring to the surface when attempting to program thinking machines. Would be great for SH to explore that issue instead of as 'the fear of AI overlords' squirrel. Note that Book of Why in audio format was about impossible for me to digest, had to revert to printed version.
Pearl quotes Ezra Klein for something useful and relevant. Hilarious.


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Iiiiiiif you were to change one thing about your physical appearance
what would it be? If indeed it would be anything at all. Perhaps you believe yourself to be perfect.
I'm pretty much perfect
but I did get beat up and its caused a little wrinkle to appear under my eye. That can go.
i have a scar over my left eye from a well-placed punch about eight years ago
I quite like it now tbh.
If you want a couple more
I'm sure there'd be loads willing to help out?
They can try*
*i can run really fucking fast
I want bleached blonde hair
Like Spike from Buffy The Vampire Slayer
But I want it to occur naturally
yeah okay that's a good one
I have short legs and a long body
So would even up that ratio.
Makes me look dumpier than I am.japes this'd this
Like proper massive
down past my knee.
Would never wear clothes.
think of the risks when cycling
and then think againmonoshono this'd this
Got a big car to make up for my lack of length
so no need to cycle.
i would like a flat stomach
but all the cheese doesnt helpcolossalhorse this'd this
Probably give myself a Hollywood smile.
I don't think my teeth are particularly awful in the grand scheme of things, but they could be better. Sorting the hair would be in second place, but again, could be worse. After that, it's all about the getting the body fighting fit, but I'm going to do that on my own BELIEVE ACHIEVE.badmanreturns this'd this
I had a blackout
and thought you meant Chelsea smile and could for the life of me figure what you were talking about
I've just been for my dental impressoins
I am getting BLEACHED and then my existing veneers taken off (front one is slightly chipped after an altercation with a toilet bowl) and new porcelains put on which will last 4EVA. Becauzse I'm keen for the results to last, it has also made me decide to give up smoking (nearly at the 24 hour mark now!!! SO obviously a good thing overall.)
Costing an eyewatering amount (even with 50% discount I am getting because I am friends with his wife), but it is the one thing that has really upset me about my appearance in recent years and I've finally thought FUCK IT.
I've also considered getting MASSIVE WAZZO JUGS but I'm already a 28E and I think going up any more in my midget frame will make me look like her off eurotrash.
I don't think I'd do anything else, not because I'm perfect of course, but because I'm perfectly happy with how I look (chipped snokers teeth aside).
the new l'oreal range is really good
I've had to cut down how often I used it as it was making my hair a bit Bonnie Tyler.
here you go love
it's also on offer at my olcal tesco just now, which is why I picked it up in the first placew. It was only when I got it home I eralised I had snared a MUST HAVE MIRACLE PRODUCT (does genuinely seem to work- at the expense of what, I do wonder, but still....)
thanks - gonna try it
loads of good reviews!
might make myself a bit uglier, to better fit into the rest of society. it's quite annoying having everyone constantly in awe of my majestic beauty.
I think you have lovely twinkly eyes and a cute smile so shut it.
massive chebs
^ autofill
Stronger chin
I'm at one with my numerous other flaws, but I'm moderately concerned about keeping the chin distinct as age takes its ravaging toll. The recent prominence of Louis Van Gaal in the press has exacerbated this concern.
Either that's a manoeuvre I don't kno
or...just ONE green eye?
you make a sandwich instead and then stop cleaning the kitchen?
Look at my newly organised, alphabetically arranged, spices!
Oh but wait a minute, I'd best sort out my herbs now...
Basically I'd have a lot of herbs to sort out.
I don't like the idea of green eye as a manoeuvre, thank you. And yes, just the one.
not sure how this ended up here
I guess I'll just click to re...oh right
I would like to be born with naturally curly hair. Met a girl once who had natural RINGLETS. Lucky baby. My dad h as curly/ wavy hair as seen in old photographs but it missed me.
I've magicked it to me though
As I have permanent human hair extensions in body wave (which I did myself). So now I have curly hair all the time <3333
Specifically straighter, less wonky ones.
I'd just like to be in as good shape as the times I've really worked at it
but do no exercise and eat pizza all the time.
Pretty happy with my super-obnoxious mug tbh.
Longer legs
Flat Tummy
Better cheekbones
Nicer arms
fucking hell mate.
- japes and marilyninthesky this'd this
Sorry, I didn't realise how long that list ended up being. I don't feel sorry for myself, honest.
My hair
It's just rubbish and thin
Most other things I can change with a little extra effort
yeah, has anyone else noticed their preoccupation with stuff like this
skyrocket after joining a certain popular dating app?
i mean, while it was never a secret that my teeth could use some discipline i literally never thought about it, but these days i walk around like there's plutonium hidden in my gums.
something about male privilege and objectification etc.
"something about male privilege and objectification etc."
man gets objectified on dating app
whines about how unpleasant it is.
Think of it as a lucky escape
Why would you want to meet up with someone who can only see your faults anyway?
no, not at all
i'm not referring to a specific incident - there's no negative feedback on tinder - i just think it's true that it tends to encourage objectification, and that there are inevitable side-effects.
I don't think online dating encourages it
as much as it just reflects how much it happens in 'real life'.
i'm talking about tinder
maybe that wasn't obvious. i think the difference is that it gives you slightly more control over how you present yourself while reducing the context that comes with meeting someone in real life, through friends or work or hanging out at the same place or whatever.
oh I got that
I suppose what I was getting at is that people make snap judgements based on first impressions all the time.
oh, yeah
i guess what i found interesting was that since using tinder i've developed a sort of new self-consciousness, *even though* people make snap judgements all the time.
objectification was probably a bit of a red herring
w/r/t my main point.
Tinder is a pile of wank anyway
In my opinion. And my mum's.
haha fair enough
i originally joined to write an article about it but ended up meeting some nice people.
just smile with your mouth closed for your please-god-don't-let-me-die-alone-app pictures then
not saying it's completely rational but i'm on about meeting those people in real life.
Urgh, I'm so body conscious
Loads. That's all I'll say.
- marilyninthesky and NickDS this'd this
Do you want me to take the teeth back?
Do you? Because I'll do that and then you'll have nothing.
^ this man has the right attitude.
maosm, you want a third hand?
don't do that.
it was all awesome and now i feel terrible and sad.
When I was little
the doctors suggested grafting my toes to my hand?! Maybe teeth was a better idea.
Generally just a bit more broad ya know
I have a very lean frame. It seems to be my build as much as anything.
s'alright, man
people will be too preoccupied with your hideous footwear to notice your pathetic body
You know that thing when one person tries to deflect criticism of their own actions
by cackhandedly trying to make someone else the object of ridicule?
Yeah, that.
just kidding with ya, mate!
settle down
skin on my arms is a bit blotchy
noticed that today
Used to be really paranoid about my big happy teeth
And would smile really stuntedly in public. Then I got over it and I grin all the time.
So now I just want bigger tits.
I don't think I'd change anything about my appearance tbh
I broadly conform to most Western standards of "beauty" (I pass as slim (ish), I'm not visibly disabled, I look very feminine). But I also don't quite conform to some ideals (I'm a UK size 14, my nose has a little bump on it, one of my teeth is squint). I often feel pretty insecure about my appearance, and I think I always will to some extent. but when I properly think about it, I'm happy and comfortable in my body and I don't really fixate on particular features in the way that I used to. I am attracted to loads of other people who aren't conventionally attractive. Despite my "imperfections", some people still find me irresistibly sexy and beautiful and im happy with that. For me it's more liberating to let myself feel beautiful as I am. I try not to have unrealistic beauty standards for other people and my personal philosophy is that we should be kind and non-judgemental towards ourselves too.
I totally think that's my personal experience though and people adapting their appearances, if that's what works for them, is great too. Life is too short to spend years agonising over and coming to terms with your body as it is in its current form. What im tryin to say is changing it to fit better with the sort of experiences you want to have in life (sex, fashion/being able to wear certain clothes, exercise, sports, friendship/social life, taking attractive photos of yourself, kissing your mirror etc.) is totally cool. And to some extent I do that too cause I wear makeup. Im ok experiencing my body in its "imperfect" form cause I'm like almost 100% sure that if we didn't have very restrictive norms of beauty which almost guarantee me feeling shit about the way I look, I would probably also be fine with how I look. I know it's possible (for me) to feel just as hot the way that I am. Sounds a bit self-helpy but I have managed to change my mindset and cut back on things like comparing myself to other women and being too embarrassed to go outside without makeup on. Lol I'm rambling so much now but the last point I want to make is I think there's still an expectation that people (especially women) are demure and modest about how hot they feel. If you look at the responses to ' selfies', there's quite often an attitude that the person is trying to present themself in an artificially attractive light or whatever. Basically we are meant to be candid an natural and oblivious to how hot we are. There's a taboo in saying "I really like that photo cause I look really hot" or something. I also sometimes feel deterred from saying this sort of thing cause i think people reading it will be like naaaaaah get over yourself!Some people do this though (obviously) and I also think that's great. There's nothig wrong with finding yourself attractive, or with cultivating a positive relationship with your body. Really wish there was more opportunity for more people to celebrate how beautiful they feel. Lol rant over.Elaina_Casoolare this'd this
I agree
And that didn't sound at all like a rant. Was it?
I mean some people point out they look nice in photos
not that people say nahhhh get over yourself
people who say things like
nahhh get over yourself are wrongxylopwn this'd this
I feel the same
like there are things about me that aren't 'attractive' but am I that bothered to change them? Nahh cant be arsedRaanraals this'd this
(Too vain didn't read)Balonz this'd this
#ifyoudon'thaveanythingnicetosaysaynothingatall #embarrassedforyou #ohdear #mirrormirroronthewall
broader skeleton and nicer skin
that'll do
Well I'm not sure
because I think i'm kind of okay.
But I think I would like longer hair. My hair just doesn't grow. But then again, my hair looks perfect 80% of the time so wouldn't want to ruin that.
I'll take....more money.
I'm short and fat.
Would probably change it all to be honest.
Also another really interesting point that I want to make
is that if you had asked me this question when I was a kid (like probably at least ten years ago cause this is going back), I would have said I wanted to change my hair colour to have a "boring" hair colour (actually used to use the word boring for brown hair) because I was made to feel automatically unattractive because I have red hair. This wasn't even as a result of bullying (growing up in Scotland, half of my pals were also ginger and I didn't get a hard time in school at all). It was more a result of the media and general (non-sexual) objectification and my immediate family. I'm not sure if this is just part of growing up or if there has been a normative shift towards ginger hair being more fashionable and desirable as a result of more models and actresses etc. but my hair is now probably my single favourite thing about myself. It's also something I get complimented on regularly and that people seem to be immediately attracted to. Almost to the point where it's creepy.
- Hello_Sadness, thewarn, zxcvbnm-, xylopwn, and sadpunk this'd this
that she's beautiful and gets a lot of compliments
interesting no?
stop being weird
When I was a kid people used to make fun of my name! I hated my name.
Now I quite like my name. People still make fun of my name. Also, my sideburns are ginger.
I think that's enough for now: more later.
why did they make fun of your name?
are you sure it was your name?
- thewarn this'd this
don't you think it's weird that
No matter where you look you can always see part of your nose in the corner of your eye? Essentially what I'm saying is I wish my nose was invisible.marilyninthesky this'd this
I'd probably have my face a little bit less wonky.
If not that, maybe a bit more of a tan. Pretty happy with my body on the whole though.
I'd have a third arm (with hand).
But I'd settle for just taking away my skin disease.andyvine this'd this
I have big ears and awkward hair
not sticky out ears but physically big, large lobes like an old man. My hair is difficult to do anything with, but I can shave that I suppose.
you can't see my top teeth unless i do a big smile, so my mouth just looks weird
nose is too big, neck too long, face looks deformed cos it's so unsymmetrical, weird skinny body and overly long limbs and shit, weird hair
got a crease from my nose to my mouth as well but only on the right side
makes me look about 90 when i smile
overly flexible, spindly fingers so spider legs or something
and a droopy eye
I'd like to be a foot taller
I think 6'2" would be a good height for me.
Two hours slower than a UKIP supporter
That's got to hurt.
Hey umlaut?
Stop being mean.
my hair. its not even thick and its so bloody unruly
proper curly hair is shit. it takes ages to wash and brush and when i dry it it adds about a foot to my height. still like curly hair, just the nice, soft, non-frizzy kind plz
Hair: thicker and darker on the head, overall less on body
smaller nose
whiter teeth, remove gap
darker skin.
my stomach
I would like a six pack, so I guess I need to exercise it
- j0hn and PickledOeuf this'd this
this was like saying "candyman" three times in the mirror
spot reduction
spot reduction
spot reduction
maybe a lil less body fat?
always been a big lad but not unfit, though would be nice to have a bit more definition. not too fussed tbh
i think i'd rather change other peoples perceptions of what i look like
rather than physically change myself.
thanks for the drinks, btw
- fidel_catstro this'd this
I'd like a pair of boobs that stay up on their own
Or I'd like my lopsided bottom corrected.
3 things vying for the top spot atm
skinny as fuck - changed into not even dench just average build
big nose - changed into not even a cute lil nose just a normal size nose
premature baldness (new entry) - changed into not even lots of hair just a normal hairline

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Jim Weir has left Elgin City to become the new manager of Forfar Athletic after nearly three years in charge at Borough Briggs.
The 48-year-old former Montrose, Arbroath and Brechin City boss replaces Gary Bollan, who recently parted company with the Station Park club.
Forfar are bottom of Ladbrokes League 1 and their next match is against Queen's Park at Hampden on Saturday October 14, with the Spiders above them only on goal difference.
Loons chairman Ken Stewart told the club website: "Jim was the unanimous choice of the Forfar directors following an extensive interviewing process and we are delighted he has accepted the challenge. We are appreciative of Elgin's co-operation in what was a difficult situation for them."


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Shortwave America readers now have two new features as part of the 2011 enhancements to this site!
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The list includes: Radio Australia, BBC, China Radio International, Deutsche Welle, Radio Sweden, and Talk Radio Europe. This list is going to grow and will not remain terribly limited.
Enjoy these two new features as often as you wish!
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TAKTSER, China (AFP) -- Nestled deep in the mountains of northwest China lies a tiny hamlet that authorities would rather people forgot -- the birthplace of the Dalai Lama.
There are no signposts to Taktser -- Hong Ya in Chinese -- a village carved into a hill about two hours by road from the capital of Qinghai province, Xining, and just several hundred kilometres (miles) from restive Tibetan areas.
It was in this hamlet 73 years ago that Lhamo Dhondrub was born, later to be recognised as the 14th Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader.
That distinction set him on course for a life in exile and would see China call him a "wolf in monk's robes".
China says the Dalai Lama is a "splittist" intent on winning independence for what is currently called Tibet, plus other areas of western China that traditionally populated by Tibetans such as Taktser.
The Dalai Lama denies this, saying he only wants greater autonomy for the Himalayan region under China's rule, but nevertheless infuriates the Chinese leadership by accusing them of presiding over cultural genocide in Tibet.
Amid this backdrop, Taktser is off limits, part of a long-running government campaign to stop Tibetans worshipping the revered figure that critics say is one of the root causes of tensions.
Some tourists have been known to brave the pot-holed road to visit the house and its shrine -- both reportedly tended by the Dalai Lama's cousin.
But ahead of Tuesday's 50th anniversary of a failed uprising in Tibet that triggered the Dalai Lama's flight into exile, the village is guarded by policemen, and two AFP reporters were unable to get near the house.
"This is not an open place," one of the policemen said after stopping the car and spending 10 minutes checking passports.
The Chinese government has over the years tried many other ways to stamp out any sign of support of the Dalai Lama among Tibetans.
Photos of the spiritual leader, for example, were banned in China in 1994 in a meeting chaired by the then president Jiang Zemin, according to Robbie Barnett, professor of Tibetan studies at Columbia University in New York.
The decision was implemented fully in Lhasa, Tibet's capital, in 1996, and rolled out in other Tibetan areas over the next two years -- angering Tibetans who continue to revere their leader.
"This decision must rank as one of the most regressive moves by the Beijing leadership in all its Tibet policies -- it was as unnecessary as it was provocative, and might be the biggest single cause of the recent protests," said Barnett.
Riots erupted in Lhasa on March 14 last year after four days of peaceful protests to mark the 49th anniversary of the 1959 uprising, and unrest then spread into neighbouring areas.
Some monks were pictured then brandishing photos of the Dalai Lama in an open act of defiance.
The ban continues to be quietly ignored by Tibetans, as in a monastery not far from Xining, where a large photo of a young Dalai Lama was propped up in one of the temples.
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The London-based group Free Tibet has also criticised the "patriotic re-education" classes that monks and nuns have to endure in which they are told to denounce the Dalai Lama.
"There will never be any solution to the problems in Tibet until the Chinese government accepts the right of the Tibetan people to love their spiritual leader," it said.
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This old year of 2008 is ending. The great Eudora Welty said, in The Optimist's Daughter (1968): Never think you've seen the last of anything.
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Throughout KS3 at Bishopton, students will study a range of topics in line with the thematic curriculum linked to the schools CASTLE values. This will include a number of engaging and interesting topics taught by Mrs Laking, from History, Religion and Geography.
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Successful Chicago commodities broker abducted by aliens Not a headline from the National Enquirer, just Marcus Walker's own little Jerry Springer moment. He was indeed hustled aboard an alien Vilenjji starship, part of a cargo of primitive creatures bound for the "civilized" part of the galaxy, where they'll be sold . . . as pets. Fortunately, there was another Earthling aboard, a scruffy dog named George who'd been speech-enhanced to increase his market value. Walker had spoken to plenty of dogs in his line of work but never to actual animals. He and George formed an immediate bond, giving new meaning to "man's best friend."The Light-Years Beneath My Feet finds Walker and George free at last, having managed, with some outside help, to outwit their kidnappers. But now they are a million billion miles from Earth. Walker glories in the wonders of his rescuers' hi-tech world and the thrill of being humankind's first galactic traveler–until he remembers the only place he wants to be is home. To take his mind off the depressing fact that he hasn't the slightest idea where home is, never mind how to get there, the erstwhile commodities broker becomes a chef.Walker never imagined that whipping up delicacies for demanding alien palates would lead to a possible way home–or that the possible way home would involve swapping his easy-living adopted planet for an all-out, age-old war many parsecs away. But hey, it was all for a good cause, he has George and their two fellow escapees for company, and what else was there to do, besides avoid Vilenjji? Plenty, as it turns out. . . .From the Hardcover edition.


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All Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts: The Chrome OS Cheat Sheet
Keyboard shortcuts are the key to unlocking enhanced productivity on any device. While the mouse is handy, you can accomplish tasks in a fraction of the time without your hands ever leaving the keyboard.
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|Basic Chrome Functions
|Ctrl + P
|Open Print dialog
|Ctrl + S
|Save the current webpage
|Ctrl + R
|Refresh the page
|Ctrl + Shift + R
|Refresh the page without loading cache
|Ctrl + O
|Open a file
|Ctrl + H
|View History
|Ctrl + J
|Open Downloads
|Ctrl + D
|Bookmark current page
|Ctrl + Shift + D
|Bookmark all open tabs
|Ctrl + Shift + B
|Toggle bookmarks bar
|Alt + E
|Open Chrome's menu
|Search + Esc
|Open Task Manager
|Ctrl + U
|View page source
|Ctrl + Shift + I
|Open the Developer Tools panel
|Navigating Tabs and Windows
|Ctrl + N
|Open new window
|Ctrl + Shift + N
|Open new incognito window
|Ctrl + T
|Open new tab
|Ctrl + W
|Close current tab
|Ctrl + Shift + W
|Close current window
|Ctrl + Shift + T
|Reopen last closed tab
|Ctrl + 1 — Ctrl + 8
|Switch to tab 1-8
|Ctrl + 9
|Switch to last tab
|Ctrl +Tab
|Move to next tab
|Ctrl + Shift + Tab
|Move to prior tab
|Ctrl + Click
|Open link in a new tab
|Ctrl + Shift + Click
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|Shift + Click
|Open link in a new window
|Apps and Shelf
|Alt + 1 — Alt + 8
|Open shelf apps 1-8
|Alt + 9
|Open last app on the shelf
|Alt + Tab
|Switch to last-opened app; keep pressing to cycle through apps
|Alt + Shift + Tab
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|Alt + [
|Pin current app to the left side of the screen
|Alt + ]
|Pin current app to the right side of the screen
|Alt + Equals (=)
|Maximize current window
|Alt + Minus (-)
|Minimize current window
|Search + Alt + M
|Move window between screens (when using multiple monitors)
|Webpage Navigation
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|Zoom in
|Ctrl + Minus (-)
|Zoom out
|Ctrl + 0 (Zero)
|Reset zoom to 100%
|Ctrl + F
|Search the current page
|Alt + Left
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|Alt + Right
|Go forward one page
|Alt + Up
|Scroll up page. Equivalent to Page Up key in Windows
|Alt + Down
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|Ctrl + Alt + Up
|Jump to top of page. Equivalent to Home key in Windows
|Ctrl + Alt + Down
|Jump to bottom of page. Equivalent to End key in Windows
|Chrome OS System
|Shift + Alt + N
|Show notifications
|Ctrl + Forward Slash (/)
|Open Help
|Ctrl + Alt + Forward Slash (/)
|Show Chrome OS shortcuts reference window
|Search + L
|Lock screen
|Ctrl + Shift + Q (twice)
|Sign out of Google account
|Ctrl + Shift + Plus (+)
|Increase screen resolution
|Ctrl + Shift + Minus (-)
|Decrease screen resolution
|Ctrl + Shift + Zero (0)
|Reset screen resolution
|Alt + Brightness Up/Down
|Increase/decrease keyboard backlight (if applicable)
|Ctrl + Window Switcher
|Take screenshot of the entire screen
|Ctrl + Shift + Window Switcher
|Take screenshot of selected region
|Ctrl + Full Screen
|Toggle external monitor modes (if applicable)
|Text Editing
|Alt + Search
|Toggle Caps Lock
|Alt + Backspace
|Delete next character. Equivalent to Delete key on Windows
|Ctrl + Backspace
|Delete previous word
|Ctrl + Alt + Backspace
|Delete next word
|Ctrl + A
|Select all
|Ctrl + L
|Select all text in the address bar
|Ctrl + Right/Left
|Move the cursor to the next/previous word
|Ctrl + Shift + Right/Left
|Select next/previous word
|Shift + Search + Right/Left
|Select all text to the end/beginning of the current line
|Ctrl + Search + Right/Left
|Jump to the end/beginnning of a text field/document
|Ctrl + C
|Ctrl + X
|Ctrl + V
|Ctrl + Shift + V
|Paste without formatting
|Ctrl + Z
|Ctrl + Y
|Trackpad Shortcuts
|Alt + Click
|Equivalent to a right-click
|Click with three fingers
|Equivalent to a middle-click
|Swipe up or down with two fingers
|Scroll up or down on the page
|Swipe right/left with two fingers
|Go forward/back one page
|Swipe down with three fingers
|Equivalent to the Window Switcher key
|Swipe right/left with three fingers
|Move between open Chrome tabs
|Accessibility/Advanced Navigation
|Shift + Alt + B
|Highlight bookmarks bar; use arrows to navigate
|Shift + Alt + T
|Highlight the icons in the address bar row
|Shift + Alt + S
|Highlight the status area at the bottom-right
|Shift + Alt+ L
|Highlight the first shelf icon
|Ctrl + Back
|Move to previous keyboard-accessible area on screen
|Ctrl + Forward
|Move to next keyboard-accessible area on screen
|Shift + Search + Volume Up
|Opens right-click menu for highlighted element
|Search + Ctrl + H
|Toggle high contrast mode
|Search + Ctrl + M
|Magnify the entire screen
|Search + Ctrl + D
|Magnify part of the screen
|Ctrl + Alt + Z
|Toggle ChromeVox, the built-in screen reader
|Ctrl + Enter
|Add "www." and ".com" to text in the address bar and open page
|Ctrl + Period (.)
|Show hidden files in Files app
|Search + 1 — Search + Equals (=)
|Use F keys (F1 through F12)
|Ctrl + Alt + Period (.)
|Switch to next user (if applicable)
|Ctrl + Alt + Comma (,)
|Switch to previous user (if applicable)
|Ctrl + Shift + Space
|Cycle between keyboard languages (if applicable)
|Alt + Shift + M
|Open Files app
Taking Shortcuts on Your Chromebook
Don't be overwhelmed if this seems like a lot. You don't have to commit to learning all these Chrome OS shortcuts at once. Pick a few that integrate into your workflow and will save you the most time. Once you've mastered those, you can add more into your routine.
Even once you've mastered keyboard shortcuts, there's still more to learn about your Chromebook. Check out our ultimate Chromebook how-to guide The Ultimate How-To Guide for Chromebook Beginners Chromebooks deserve their reputation for being easy-to-use, but that doesn't mean everything is simple. To help you get to grips, here's an ultimate how-to guide for your Chromebook. Read More and a list of commands for the Crosh 18 Crosh Terminal Commands All Chromebook Users Should Know Your Chromebook has its own terminal, the Crosh. We show you the essential Chromebook terminal commands you should know. Read More , i.e. the Chrome OS terminal.
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In October 2003, two British climbers were caught in a blizzard on a Swiss mountain. Rachel Kelsey and her partner Jeremy Colenso, both experienced climbers, were forced to stop behind a large rock at 3000 meters up and wait for the weather to clear. They soon realised that their chances of finding the abseil points in heavy snow were very slim, which meant they were stuck. They texted five friends, one of whom received the message in London at 5 a.m. and immediately notified the rescue services in Geneva. After having to wait another 36 hours because the conditions were too severe for the rescue team to pick them up, the two climbers were finally rescued (Allison, 2003).
The idea that Earth is becoming entirely networked is not new,1 but the characteristics of mobile communication media have—just as with the first wireless revolution in the beginning of the 20th century2—fiercely fuelled the Western notion that through better communication technology all problems of communication will—finally—be solved (Peters, 1999). The "anywhere, anytime, anyhow, anyone" slogan, subliminally attached to every mobile apparatus, opens up a vision of a universally accessible communication space, in which the exchange of information comes to stand for the single most important condition of human progress. More than at any other time in history, this human progress is thought to depend on technological progress.
Rescue stories as those described in the opening paragraph play their part in keeping the idea alive that improvement through technological progress can be measured. The conventional wisdom is that human lives are the single most valuable things we can think of, and if new technology can help save them, it must be treasured. Moreover, if new technology such as mobile telephony makes possible a way of life that is never forsaken of human contact—which therefore is taken as safe because there will always be someone who can help—this technology is surely poised to be seamlessly adapted to and integrated in our being (Katz, 2003). Through the remediation of older dominant forms of communication and entertainment technology, the mobile device (or personal digital assistant (PDA) or smart phone, as it is increasingly being called by mobile phone operators and providers) does seem to try to provide an ultimate extension of the natural balance of our sense organs (Levinson, 1997, 2004). Future visions of mobile communication strive for setting up globally accessible meeting points that cater bodiless but perfect interaction, and ultimately for opening up a communication space in which everyone is represented.
This is the inherently human dream of reaching an ideal state, which is cunningly exploited by advertisements, telecom operators, service providers, and the like. We know it is a dream, and we know that we are confronted by it day after day. It will probably haunt us for centuries to come. However, just as "our desire for each other [is] a poor substitute for the primary Eros—and therefore doomed to fail" (Campe, 2000), so are our telecommunication media substitutes for the primary closeness—and bound to fail (Vries, 2005). The end result of this is a tragic search for ideal communication through a continuous so-called improvement of communication technologies, a search that will never end.
This chapter will investigate the paradox of this eternal futile quest that we seem to keep embarking on, and will do so by looking at how mobile discourse is framed within quest-ending narratives. By analysing texts from influential scholars such as Pierre Lévy, Howard Rheingold, and Paul Levinson, we will get a grasp of how idealised ideas of the power of new communication technology have pervaded the mobile realm. From there, an attempt is made to single out the recurrent elements in those ideas, whose pervasiveness in our culture will then be examined. Finally, we will look at a few current trends in mobile cooperation techniques that potentially realise certain ideals of communication, albeit in a more pragmatic sense than a sublime one.


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Brandon Twp Listings Summary
Brandon Twp - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Brandon Twp: $413,400 / County Avg $572,300
Avg Taxes in Brandon Twp: $3,700 / County Avg $6,500
Avg Sq. Ft. in Brandon Twp: 2,049 / County Avg 2,507
Avg Price per/ft2 in Brandon Twp: $202 / County Avg $228
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Avg Year Built in Brandon Twp: 1989 / County Avg 1978
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The Township of Brandon was created in 1837, named in honor of the settlers of the Town of Brandon, Vermont, whose descendants had migrated to this area of Michigan. The Charter Township of Brandon was formed in the 20th century.


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In archive included:
1. – Energy dream Main – 2:44
2. – Energy dream – Loop (with different middle)- 2:39
Used musical instruments: acoustic rhythm guitars, bass, drums, percussion, pads and synths.
General mood: lightness, freedom, joy, openness, inspiration, motivation, sincerity, vitality, energy, simplicity, kindness, liveliness, happiness.


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College Graduate Program Information
College Graduate Program Information
Keating Nissan
Many of our customers have been asking, "Does Nissan offer a program for college graduates?" We're here to enthusiastically reply, "Yes!" Keating Nissan is proud to support education in partnership with the Nissan College Graduate Program. You can walk off the lot with up to $1,000 off the new Nissan vehicle of your choice. Keating Nissan is proud to support education and reward hard work with a generous offer.
How it Works
It couldn't be easier to take advantage of the generous Nissan college students program. At the time of your next car purchase just bring the relevant documentation that shows your student status and we'll take care of the rest. At the time you purchase your car, the discount comes in the form of a rebate. Eligible qualifying documents are required for this offer.
Who is Eligible
Just what is the Nissan College Graduate Program, and who is it for? It's simple to determine if you are eligible for the Nissan College Graduate Program. You must be graduating from one of the following types of programs in the next six months, or have graduated from one of the following sorts of programs in the last two years:
(1)An accredited four year college, university or registered nursing program
(2) An accredited two year college, junior college, technical college, or university
(3) An accredited graduate degree program
(4) An accredited two year trade or vocational school
Nissan Leaf College Student Discount
The fun and emissions-free Nissan Leaf is eligible for a steep discount if you're a student from a school with a major athletics department. Nissan has partnered with over 100 major college athletics program. Several schools' recent alumni in Texas are eligible for this exciting program, including Texas A&M, Texas Tech, the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Southern University. Even if you didn't graduate in state, you may be eligible for the Nissan Leaf College Student Discount. Just bring your credentials and chat with a Keating Nissan associate when you visit. People who purchase a new Nissan Leaf may be entitled to take advantage of other special offers and competitive financing.
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Keating Nissan is the trusted home for new and pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs. Drop by today and check out our leading selection of vehicles. You'll find friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable associates who can help you get into your next vehicle. They've already helped countless folks from around the Houston area, including Conroe, The Woodlands, Victoria, and even College Station. It's easier than ever to take advantage of these great Nissan graduate deals. If you're ready to snag a sweet discount on your next vehicle, stop by Keating Nissan today.


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Before throwing away your rubber gloves, take another look because that glove may be useful in new, unconventional ways. By recycling rubber gloves, you'll get more bang for your buck and discover a useful item for your household. Since rubber gloves are non-slip and waterproof, they are perfect to cover slippery surfaces and to open jars, and they can even be useful in first-aid kits.
Cut the wrist of the glove in horizontal strips to create large, heavy-duty rubber bands, or cut the glove at the fingers for smaller rubber bands.
Use the palm of the glove to open stubborn jars and to create non-slip mats for vases.
Cut long strips out of the fingers section of the glove to use as plant ties.
Cut off the tips of the fingers and place the tips on the ends of mops and brooms to prevent them from sliding when they rest against a wall. For grips, snip off another piece of the glove finger and slide it down the broom or mop.
Keep a spare glove for first aid needs. Use it to cover your hand or finger when you have a cut and want to protect it from soap and water. Use a whole glove as an ice pack by filling a glove with water and freezing it.
Reuse an old glove for a messy job, such as cleaning the refrigerator or cleaning your pet.


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Food safety or hygiene common concerns
The Health Compliance Team is a collective name for the team of Environmental Health Officers that deal with all food issues, health and safety, community and public health matters. If you have a concern about a food business this is the team you should report it to by way of the online reporting system. The team cannot necessarily deal with all complaints, only those where there is a risk to public health.
What is food safety?
Food safety or food standards is the trading standards element of food and includes the following areas:
- Dates and durability of food - 'use by' and 'best before' dates
- Labelling of any food item - wording, quantities, clarity
- Ingredients and composition of food - declaration of ingredients, allergen information
- Quality of food and unfit food
- Claims and marketing or advertising wording relating to food
- Descriptions and true names of foods
- Food fraud
- Imported foods
What is food hygiene?
Food hygiene incorporates aspects of food microbiology, premises used for food trade ranging from manufacture to retail or storage, practices used in the storage, production, service or sale of food items. This also includes the people involved with food either preparation, handling and distributing or service and sale.
The list below outlines the type of food hygiene problem you may want to know more about or report to us:
- Contaminated food - by microbiological activity, mould or decay, foreign body contamination, chemical contamination
- Cross contamination – practices, raw and ready to eat, equipment
- Temperature control - keeping cold food cold and hot food hot, suitable refrigerated storage, effective cooking practices
- Personal hygiene – people involved with food must have a good standard of personal hygiene, clean protective clothes, regular and effective handwashing
- Premises in which food is stored, prepared and handled - condition, cleaning, repair, suitability, pest free
- Suspected food poisoning - believed to be associated with a particular food or food business in Swindon
What if I've bought some food and found a problem?
Food businesses have a legal duty to sell only food that is fit to eat, is of a satisfactory standard of quality and is labelled properly. There can be naturally occurring issues with certain foods that may make the food look less appetising but these are not necessarily a risk to health.
For more information please see the Common Food Complaints (PDF) document.
It is not illegal to sell food after its 'best before' date. 'Best before' dates mean that the manufacturer guarantees that the food will be of best quality up to that date. After that date the quality may decline. 'Best before' dates are usually for longer life products. If the quality of the product is affected, we may take this as a complaint. For more information on 'best before' dates and 'use by' dates, visit the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website.
Do we investigate all food complaints?
No. There are some complaints that we will not investigate because there is no risk to public health or safety. Although we may not be in a position to investigate your complaint, the information may still be useful for consideration at the businesses next food hygiene inspection. How we investigate complaints will depend upon the type of complaint and whether we have received other similar complaints.
Types of high risk complaints we do investigate
The type of issues that would require further investigation are:
- food poisoning outbreaks with laboratory confirmation (affecting more than one person)
- typhoid notification from the Health Protection Unit
- allegations of pests infesting a food business (rats, mice and cockroaches only with physical sightings and/or other clear evidence e.g. mouse droppings)
- foreign body complaints where the contaminant has caused actual physical injury or where there is a high likelihood that it could cause physical injury (e.g. glass in food, small pieces of metal in food). If possible, such items including all packaging and receipts should be delivered by the complainant to the food team for investigation.
- unfit food for sale
- food poisoning allegations where there is more than one victim identified and or in a risk group. For example, children under five years old, elderly, sick, impaired immune system or if the victim is an open food handler, as long as they are willing to submit faecal specimen
- complaints concerning food sold past the "use-by" date (as long as the food is identified)
- allegations of poor hygiene in a food business where there is a definite risk to public health. For example, where the allegation is of cross contamination, dirty condition of the business, undercooked food or poor personal hygiene by staff
We cannot carry out an investigation without the food to examine. We must have the packaging, so we can check the batch codes, dates and the company who made the product. We cannot get you a refund for your food or get involved in any compensation claims.
How to report a food safety or hygiene problem
To report a food safety or hygiene problem, contact the team at email@example.com
Can I take private action against the company?
Your statutory rights are not affected should we take formal action. You may wish to consider withdrawing the complaint from the council and undertaking private legal action. Alternatively, you may take private action upon completion of our investigation, if appropriate.


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Christmas Gift Guide
Black Friday has been and gone. Maybe you didn't manage to get that discounted gift after all and it's nearly December, so you're probably descending into panic buy mode. Don't fear, we've put together a Christmas gift guide to help you out! Whether you're shopping for a professional dancer, someone who is obsessed with dance, or your friend Linda who goes to ballroom on a Wednesday, we've got you covered! Beat the crowds and get gifts online at Move Dancewear. We have affordable gifts for any budget, with the option to splash a little more cash for that special person with our premium gifts suggestions. You can also browse our sale items to grab a bargain gift! Our star buys are gifts which we've highlighted because of their great value and multi-functionality - don't miss them! We offer worldwide express delivery, so don't worry that your gifts won't arrive in time!
Panicking about what you're going to get your Secret Santa recipient? These gifts are low cost and cute, but their supreme quality makes them ideal for a gift, and perfect for a stocking filler!
These scrunchies are great to match with any dance, gymnastics, or everyday outfit! There are patterned ones, metallic ones, lycra ones; with so many colours to choose from, the outfit possibilities are endless.
Our selection of pointe shoe keyrings by So Danca make a charming gift for any age. Even if they don't own keys, they're sure to be appreciated as a miniature symbol of a dancer's passion. Be adventurous and choose a pointe shoe colour or pattern not available in lifesize, like red! They also make a beautiful Christmas tree decoration. They're so endearing that they're one of our star buys.
DanzArte have an exciting range of children's notebooks that will get any little dancer excited to go back to School after Christmas. They've also got a choice of animated character dance posters and postcards to add finishing touches to a little dancer's bedroom. DanzArte have designed a range of more professional postcards, posters and notebooks that make a perfect gift for a mature teenager or an adult dancer. If you know a dance student, we'd really recommend getting them a new dance notebook to inspire them to jot down learned dance moves after class!
These gifts are perfect to put under the tree or add to a stocking. Give a practical gift to a dancer this Christmas to really support and help them. We guarantee they'd prefer the following gift ideas to a box of chocolates this year!
Dancer Recovery and Training Equipment
An important part of a dancer's life will be warming down and recovering after an intense dance class or routine. You can be part of supporting the dancer in looking after their body by gifting them a Bunheads exercise band. Exercise bands are great for resistance training, stretching and advancing the boundaries of a dancer's body.
You may be looking for a gift for your best friend or daughter, and you'll definitely be their best friend if you give them a Repetto bun kit! These kits provide the handy hair essentials for a dancer, and you'll most likely be saving them hunting round the house for some spare hairpins! The kit comes in a cute and small purse, which means they'll never misplace their hair accessories again.
Pick a purple or pink dance bag that's the perfect size for a little dancer to be grown-up and carry their own dance gear into class in style. The dance motifs on the outside of these bags are sure to make them a favourite gift for a budding ballerina.
Tendu and Bloch pointe shoes bags are a breathable essential for all dancers doing pointe work. You'll also be giving the gift of extending the life of their pointe shoes with these stylish carry-bags.
The following gift ideas check-out for under £20. Amateur or professional dancers alike would both benefit from and appreciate these gift choices.
We've got DVD dance workouts and CDs with great music to match them. Or if you'd prefer to give a literary gift, we have some informative books for a dancer to learn and improve from.
Kids Bloch booties check-out under £20, keep scrolling for the adult booties! These are one of our star buys as they're a dance class essential but also super comfortable for leisurewear!
Choose from professional pointe shoe bags, large all-purpose dance bags, or dainty bags for little dancers. Why not use our Christmas wrapping idea of buying a beautiful dance bag and stuffing it with goodies? Creative pic of a dance bag full of christmas gifts?
Premium Gifts
See our more premium gifts suggestions for some winter indulgence for yourself this Christmas, or to treat the dancer in your life.
Warm ups are bought every Christmas as dance gifts as everyone loves receiving knitwear this season. Ballet Rosa & Intermezzo warm ups are among our favourites this winter for their style. All-in-one warmups are a star buy, and the most ideal to buy as a gift for someone else as they're one size. They're essential for dance class as they're quick to put on and remove, but they're also super cosy to wear around the house!
Alegra Gymnastics Limited Edition leotards
With ages 4-14 available and such variation in style and colour, you could choose 2-3 leotards as a gift and still give completely unique looks. Choose pink patterns for younger gymnasts, or our elegant foil overlaid leotards for teenage gymnasts.
Click here to see all Alegra limited edition leotards.
These booties are intended for pre-class warm up to get the feet toasty and flexible quickly. They're so comfortable, it's like putting your foot into a cushioned bubble. That's what makes them the perfect leisurewear gift - a dancer can double them up as slippers during the Christmas period to keep warm at home! That makes them one of our star buys!
We wish you happy Christmas gifts shopping!


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Legal cannabis industry to use banking system passed out of IL Senate
4/10/2019, 10:02 p.m.
State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passed a plan out of the Senate that would allow legal marijuana businesses in Illinois to use the banking system. Due to federal and state banking regulations, most legal marijuana businesses are operating on a cash-only basis. "As conversations continue on whether or not Illinois will legalize recreational marijuana, we have legal businesses involved in the marijuana industry that are not able to use banks," Hutchinson said. "Operating on a cash-only basis exponentially increases the chances of fraud and criminal activity."
Hutchinson's proposal - contained in Senate Bill 2023 - would prohibit the Secretary of Illinois' Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) from issuing an order against, penalizing or discouraging financial institutions from providing financial services to cannabis-related businesses. Last year, the legal medical marijuana industry in Illinois took in $136 million in revenues.
Hutchinson teamed with Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs on her proposal that passed out of the Senate Financial Institutions Committee a few weeks ago. "We are one step closer to preventing state banking regulators from penalizing banks or credit unions for allowing legal cannabis businesses to manage their financial transactions like every other legitimate business in the state," Frerichs said. "These legitimate business owners should not have to operate underground on a cash-only basis and make themselves vulnerable to crime, fraud, and tax evasion." Senate Bill 2023 passed the Senate this afternoon without opposition and will now head to the Illinois House for further debate.


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As we age, how can essential oils support your skin?
Essential oils are very supportive of our skin in a variety of ways. They can reduce heat and redness, provide anti-inflammatory properties, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and more. Most essential oil users are aware that Lavender essential oil is phenomenal for the skin, but many others are as well. Today we will look at four other choices, and why they are likely to quickly become one of your favorites for supporting the integrity of your skin.
Carrot Seed Daucus carota
Carrot seed essential oil is not one of the more commonly used essential oils, but it is what I would call a hidden gem for your skin. Carrot seed's unique chemistry makes it antifungal and anti-inflammatory. Carrot seed's constituent bisabolol gives this essential oil excellent fixative quality as well [1].
The aroma is strong, a little bit of sweet and spice, with a musky undertone. A little bit will go a long way in a facial serum, 1% is sufficient. If you are utilizing this oil in an all over body blend, you can go as high as 3% (for a healthy adult).
Who should not use it?
According to Robert Tisserand, carrot seed essential oil should be avoided entirely if you are pregnant or nursing [2].
Carrot seed essential oil is not the same as carrot seed carrier oil. Both have benefits, but they are different in their chemistry.
Cistus Cistus ladanifer
Cistus essential oil has a memorable aroma that is rich and resinous, with a citrus note that is warm and comforting.
Cistus essential oil is great for mature skin, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars, and other skin imperfections. That is not all that cistus can help with. Cistus is great in supporting emotions, so when applying on or near your face, inhaling cistus will go a long way to help quite and calm during stressful, tumultuous times.
Who should not use it?
Cistus essential oil does not carry any known cautions or contraindications.
If utilizing cistus essential oil as a part of an all over body oil, it can help to support a healthy lymphatic system [3].
Geranium Pelargonium graveolens
Geranium is often an underutilized essential oil, but it has many benefits. For those that love floral scents, this is a welcome essential oil in any blend. For those that are not the floral type, this oil could be more challenging to use. The good news here is when artfully blended, geranium is not overwhelming but quite pleasant, and it is a winner for the skin.
Geranium can encourage balance to many systems of the body, including the Integumentary system. Peter Holmes states that Geranium has antifungal properties making it an ally for any fungal related skin issue such as athlete's foot, nail fungus and ringworm, for example. He also states that Geranium is a skin regenerator and lessens the appearance of stretch marks and wrinkles [4].
Who should not use it?
There are no known cautions or contraindications for Geranium when applied topically to the skin.
To learn more about uses for geranium essential oil, follow this link.
Helichrysum Helichrysum italicum
Helichrysum, is reminiscent of sweet, warm honey. This oil is one of our favorites for a variety of ills, and it is amazing for the skin. It has a strong history in wound care, but is also indicated for mature skin, scarring, stretch marks, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Peter Holmes indicates that Helichrysum is an ally for various inflammatory conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis [5].
Who should not use it?
There are no known cautions or contraindications for Helichrysum Helichrysum italicum.
Helichrysum essential oil can also be referred as Immortelle or Everlasting.
What are the best carrier oils to use on your skin?
Did you know? Barefut essential oils carries herbal infused oils. They are all great for the skin as well, such as plantain leaf and rose petals, both in a base of grape seed carrier oil.
Plantain Leaf Plantago major Infused Oil
A weed you say? Although it is true that plantain is a common weed, it has been used for centuries in herbal medicine. Many herbalists recommend utilizing a fresh leaf, crushed up to release its juices on insect bites, bee stings and many other skin rashes and wounds.
"Native Americans have used plantain for years as a miracle plant and its uses and medicinal properties are extensive. Most commonly it is used for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This activity is said to be comparable to that of hydrocortisone" [6].
Therefore, using plantain leaf on irritated, red, or inflamed skin will be very soothing. Utilize this herbal infused oil when applying to areas of irritated skin.
Rose Rosa x damascena Petal Infused Oil
"The rose is, according to fossil evidence, 35 million years old. In nature, the genus Rosa has some 150 species spread throughout the Northern Hemisphere, from Alaska to Mexico and including northern Africa" [7].
The scent of the rose has been cherished for centuries to bring comfort to those going through grief and despair. Even with all of this power, it is very gentle and healing to the skin. Rose petals contain vitamin C and are considered natural and soothing astringents. Therefore, they can help to bring balance to skin tone, are a natural antiseptic and in a base of grape seed oil, will not clog your pores [8].
Putting it all together
These oils of course are not the only oils that are great for the skin, but we encourage you to give some of these a try if they are new to you.
Here are a couple ideas for use:
References[1] Bisabolene. Retrieved from http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1012441.html [2] Tisserand, R., Young, R., & Williamson, E. M. (2014). Essential oil safety: A guide for health care professionals. (p. 233) Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. [3] Battagalia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 20032. [4] [5] Holmes, P., Majoy, G., Pollard, T. C., Lev, C., & Camp, M. (2016). Aromatica: A clinical guide to essential oil therapeutics. (pp 188, 211) London: Singing Dragon. [6] Plantain: A fantastic herb for skin. Retrieved from https://botanicorganic.com/blogs/news/18372945-plantain-a-fantastic-herb-for-skin [7] The history of roses. Retrieved from https://extension.illinois.edu/roses/history.cfm [8] Young, S. (2017) The benefits of using rose infused body products. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/beauty-benefits-rose-products-cosmetics-skincare-rosehip-oil-antioxidant-anti-ageing-a7754406.html
*Aromatherapy is a Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and is not used by any form to replace medical care if necessary. Do not use essential oils internally or undiluted on the skin. Always test a small amount of the essential oil first for sensitivity or allergic reaction. The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made as to any medicinal value of this oil or any products from Barefūt. The information presented here is for educational purposes of traditional uses and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.


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BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI, an independently operated subsidiary of Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) and one of the largest internet and mobile video service providers in China, today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) to enhance its high-efficiency online video platform.
iQIYI's Chief Technology Officer Mr. Xing Tang and Intel's General Manager of Consumption Sales Mr. Douglas Cougle
Intel's General Manager of Consumption Sales Mr. Douglas Cougle, iQIYI's Chief Technology Officer Mr. Xing Tang, and Director of Intel Labs China Mr. Gansha Wu
As part of the cooperation, the companies will work together to improve iQIYI's video storage, trans-coding distribution, cloud computing, and big data analysis. Intel will be deeply involved in the transformation of iQIYI's data center and content distribution network with a number of cutting edge technologies, including the Intel Xeon processor, Intel PCIe/NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs), and ten Gigabit Ethernet Adapters. The hardware, together with Intel's Virtualization Technology, will improve iQIYI's high-performance video platform with efficient and stable data storage and operation.
"We are very excited to be cooperating with Intel, a global technology leader, to further enhance iQIYI's ability to provide the highest quality online viewing experience," said iQIYI's Chief Technology Officer Mr. Xing Tang. "I am confident that this partnership will help us take iQIYI's technology leadership in China's online video industry to the next level."
Intel's General Manager of Consumption Sales Mr. Douglas Cougle said, "As an important partner of Intel, we look forward to working closely together with iQIYI to raise the technology bar in China's online video industry."
The Company's partnership with Intel follows its September 2014 cooperative initiative with Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) to improve the viewing experience on iQIYI through Dolby surround sound and other Dolby technology. Over the last five years, iQIYI has consistently sought to engage with top technology companies in pursuit of greater innovation.
About iQIYI
iQIYI is an independently operated subsidiary of Baidu, the world's largest Chinese search engine, which launched on April 22, 2010. Since its launch, iQIYI has pursued the ultimate online video experience for Chinese users, becoming an industry model in promoting innovation in products, technologies, and marketing.
On May 7, 2013, iQIYI announced a merger with PPS. According to IUT data released by iResearch in November 2014, iQIYI and PPS are among the leaders in the industry in terms of all-platform unique visitors and monthly effective viewing duration.
In the future, iQIYI will continue to pursue providing customers with ever richer video content and a ceaselessly improving viewing experience.
For media inquiries, please contact:
iQIYI Inc
Stephanie Ye
Public Relations Manager, International Communications
Brunswick Group
Yajun Zhang
+86 (10) 5960-8600
Rachel Morarjee
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