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I run a small department within a larger company. The company's overall rules are strict, but I supervise creative types and believe in looser rules. I have six employees, five of whom love Pokemon Go. While I don't personally play it, I think it adds value to the work day, as it gives them something they share in common.
None of them play it during the work day; they do, however, play it aggressively during the noon hour and after work.
I've received a call from my boss to "shut it down." Is there any way to fight this with my boss, given my employees play on their own time? And how do I present it to my employees if I can't talk him out of his edict?
If you want to change your boss's mind, you'll need to explain Pokemon Go's benefits to him. Before you do so, make sure you know the truth and liabilities.
Here's what's happened since Pokemon Go launched. Thirty million users downloaded the app within its first two weeks, surpassing twitter. According to a July 2016 Forbes poll, 69% of the users play it during the work day, with one-third of them saying they play for more than one hour a day at work.
The game has real benefits; it gets coworkers talking, working together, and sharing in something both exploratory and competitive. The app's benefits, sociability, mystery, fantasy, escapism, and success can also lure people away from work, and lead them to check their app when walking to a meeting in case there's a Pokemon nearby.
You say your employees play only on their personal time. You may indeed be able to trust your employees to limit their game involvement to after work hours. Other supervisors may find this harder, as many users find the game to be addictive, and playing requires players to keep the app open on their phones.
If employees download the app on company-issued Smartphones, and you condone their playing, you and your company may share in the liability should something go wrong. A quick Internet search showed thieves used the game to lure players to a location where they robbed them (Illinois), a player watching the screen while driving side-swiped a police cruiser (Baltimore) and another drove into a tree (Auburn), another walked into traffic and was hit by a car (Pittsburg) and two players focused on the game walked off a cliff and fell 50 to 90 (Encinitas).
The app records the surroundings as the player searches for fictional characters, which could create workplace privacy issues. Security bloggers noticed the app initially requested permission to use a player's smartphone camera and location data and to gain full access to the user's Google accounts, including email, calendars, photos, stored documents and any other data associated with the login. This was later updated to "know who you are on Google" and "view your email address," however, this app may be highly vulnerable to hacking and many employees have sensitive company data on their Smartphones.
What do employers need to do to limit their liability? First, they need to clearly define and communicate company rules concerning acceptable use of mobile devices during work hours. They need to define and enforce their no cell phone use while driving policies.
Managers need to lead by example and limit any Smartphone distractions. If employees see managers constantly using their mobile devices on non-working matters, employees will follow suit.
Before you meet with your boss, realize that your supervisory practices may pose a liability to your company in this and other areas. If another supervisor in your company fires an employee for rule-violating behavior you condone, particularly if the fired employee fits a protected category, your company might lose the wrongful termination lawsuit.
Finally, if your boss does shut the game down, remind your employees they can access the game on their own mobile devices after work, making the only real change that they need to use their own Smartphones. Also, try to show them the employer's side. You may find it hard to do this if you think your boss and other supervisors in your company are so strict that they stifle creativity. If that's true, work harder to change their minds in this and other areas, for the benefit of all employees in your company.
©Dr. Lynne Curry is author of "Beating the Workplace Bully" and "Solutions" as well as owner of the management/HR consulting/training firm The Growth Company Inc. Follow her on Twitter @lynnecury10 or at http://www.bullywhisperer.com.


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Multifunction Printers are printing 2/3rds of the total print volume
In a recent post we discussed how multifunction printers are on the rise, and are predicted to shortly take over single function printers in market share. Some more compelling evidence has come in with the quarterly print volumes being updated which show that not only are MFP's being placed in offices more often, they are also printing a higher volume of pages than single function printers.
In a Photizo Group study it showed that multifunction printers are currently printing 2/3 of the total print volumes in offices proving that they are highly important to business efficiency & further supporting the predictions that Multifunction Printers will become the printer of choice in the not too distant future.

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Awake, I don't know when I woke, I just knew I was. The feeling that time had slipped away from me completely and indefinitely, like when you fall asleep watching TV and wake up an instant later feeling like you have slept for hours yet the same commercial is on and only an instant has gone by. This wasn't a micro nap, and it wasn't drug induced, it couldn't be, I mean I was a little tired but completely lucid, no feelings of the fogginess of being drugged. I couldn't see anything, wherever I was, it was damp and dank. While cold, it wasn't too cold, kind of like an arid fall morning car ride. As I opened my eyes I could make a few details out about the room I was in. It was maybe six-foot by four-foot with a very high ceiling, almost like a closet only taller. I saw no doors nor any sign of openings on any wall, I did however see a sliver of light protruding from the ceiling. Following that light I realized there was a ladder leading up. The table I had been slumped over seemed to move very easily when I pushed myself up. It was definitely a very sturdy large hardwood table but none the less it moved as if though it was feather light. As I stood to my feet, I felt different, awkward almost as if I didn't remember my own body, as if I was standing for the first time. I slowly climbed the ladder to the top, following the faint glow of light as it crept through the sliver in the ceiling. Climbing the ladder I realized it was a large, round, metal hatch. I pushed the hatch a bit hard thinking to myself this is going to be very heavy judging by the thickness of the metal. Instantly the hatch door flung open and screeched a very loud metallic bending sound as if it had been breached by a small grenade. Startled that the door opened so easily, I kind of winced and ducked as if the light that now cascaded through the room I was climbing out of was going to come crashing down on me. Looking up I saw nothing but bright light and what seemed to be a sheer wall of rock going thirty to forty feet up. Disoriented from the sudden change of environment I squinted trying to get my baring. The trees behind me were lush and full of moss and leaves, so dense that the sunlight behind it was darkening the roots enough to grow moss on the entire base of the tree except for the side the sunlight could reach from the opening I was in. I climbed out of the now tattered hole and saw that I myself was on the top of a landing of a large structure, to my left a cliff that dropped thousands of feet down, to my back the trees, and straight ahead of me was the shear cliff rising above. Turning to my left I looked off the cliff and saw nothing, just a jaw dropping distance down to a bottom that was so far away I couldn't see. "Where the hell am I?", I said and with horror realized I was not speaking in my own voice…
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In My View 11/9/2018: High school football playoffs
Published: Nov. 9, 2018 at 12:06 PM EST
We're down to eight teams in each of eight classes of the state high school football 11 man tournament.
Three of the four greater Lansing teams are unbeaten but have challenging games, Portland, Pewamo Westphalia and DeWitt and the latter two have to play on neutral sites because of inclement home field conditions.
All games now are tight no matter how good a record the locals have thus far.
Check out the results on the Sports Blitz tonight at 11:15, winners to next week's semi finals.


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Check if you need a separate visa to visit European countries while you are studying at Sussex, and check if you need documents to visit countries elsewhere in the world.
Important: Coronavirus (COVID-19) may affect your travel plans. Please read through the University's advice and guidance on travelling outside and returning to the UK.
Who needs a visa to visit Europe
Students from certain countries need a visa to visit a group of 26 European countries. This group of countries are part of an agreement called Schengen.
Not all European countries are part of the Schengen area.
Countries in the Schengen space
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
To find out if you need a visa to visit a European country while you're studying in the UK:
- visit the website of the UK-based embassy of the country you want to visit
- email or phone the embassy – see a list of contact details for each Schengen country embassy [DOCX 124KB].
The length of your visa depends on the immigration policy of the country you are applying to visit.
Get a Schengen letter
To support your application, you'll need a letter from us.
Important: Make an appointment at your chosen embassy before requesting a letter.
If you're an undergraduate or Masters student, request a Schengen letter. Check our opening and closing times.
If you're a PhD student, email firstname.lastname@example.com outlining your travel plans.
If you are an International Study Centre student, we can't produce a Schengen Visa letter for you. Email firstname.lastname@example.com.
To apply for a Schengen visa, you must have:
- a passport and BRP valid for at least three months after the expiry date of your Schengen visa
- a valid passport that has been issued in the last ten years
- two blank pages in your passport.
If you do not meet one or more of these requirements, you may need to apply for a new passport before you can get a Schengen visa.
Important: If you are a visa national and need to apply for a short-term study visa, you may need a Schengen visa. Apply for a Schengen visa in your home country. This is because of limitations on short-term study visas.
If you are a non-visa national, you might not need a Schengen visa; check with the embassy of the country you want to visit.
Which country to apply to
If you plan to visit:
- only one Schengen country, apply to the UK-based embassy of that country
- several of the 26 countries, apply to the UK-based embassy of your main destination – the country where you are spending the most time
- several of the 26 countries but you don't have a main destination, apply to the country where enter the Schengen area first.
How to apply
Visit the website of the UK-based embassy of the relevant country to find out the eligibility criteria, fees, application process and required documents.
Call or email the embassy directly if the process is not clear. Contact details for Schengen country embassies [DOCX 124KB].
The application process you go through depends on the country you're planning to visit.
Most embassies use external agencies to process visa applications. Some may have additional charges.
Type of Schengen visa
You will generally apply for a short stay or travel visa. This is the most common type of Schengen visa. It will allow you to travel for up to three months within a six-month period. A short stay visa will either be single-entry or multiple-entry, depending on your travel plans.
When to apply
You can apply for a Schengen visa up to 90 days before you travel.
Many applications are processed within 15 days, although for some nationalities this may take up to four weeks. Apply as soon as you can because booking your appointment and processing your application can take time.
Documents and evidence
The documents you need depend on the country to which you're applying.
You'll usually need to provide the following:
- passport (or official travel document)
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- completed application form
- recent passport-style photo(s)
- visa fee
- evidence of sufficient funds to complete the trip
- tickets for your return journey to and from the Schengen area
- hotel booking, or letter of invitation from the friends or family members who will be hosting you during your trip
- travel insurance that covers the entire trip.
Your application form will specify the documents you need.
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If you're travelling to a country elsewhere in the world, your visa requirements will depend on where you are going, the country you are from and what you plan to do while you are away.
See contact details for all UK-based embassies.
You'll need a letter from us to support your application.
If you are:
- an undergraduate student, contact your school office
- a Masters student, request a visa letter for non-Schengen embassies
- a PhD student, email email@example.com.
Keeping your documents safe
Only carry your passport/visa with you when it is necessary. See more about keeping documents safe.
Find out what to do if you lose your visa or if it is stolen.
Health and travel insurance
Even if you are eligible for free NHS treatment, you must take out medical insurance if you will be travelling outside the UK during your time as a student.
If you're going to Europe, you can apply online for a UK-issued European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if you're studying a full-time course in the UK which is longer than six months.
With an EHIC, you can use state-provided healthcare on temporary stays in other EEA countries and Switzerland at a reduced cost and sometimes for free.
It covers immediate and clinically necessary state-funded treatment until your planned return to the UK.
Important: An EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover private medical healthcare or costs (such as mountain rescue in ski resorts, being flown back to the UK or lost or stolen property). Get an EHIC and private travel insurance before you travel.
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The media faces daily challenges ranging from defamation of character and invasion of privacy to lack of citizen and media access to public meetings or public documents and shielding news gatherers from compelled testimony. Despite the substantial hurdles and oftentimes government resistance, we have successfully represented our clients with these First Amendment issues.
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No one wants to confront mortality. However, a well planned estate and properly drafted will are essential to ensure that your possessions and assets are distributed according to your wishes. This can reduce, and in some cases prevent, family turmoil and infighting, the pain of handling your affairs, and the frustration of navigating the legal process (probate).
Estate planning may include more than a will. Life insurance, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and living wills must also be considered.
In addition, we can help with the probate of an existing estate and provide services as personal representatives to ensure the proper distribution of assets.
If you are injured due to another person's fault (negligence), you may endure pain, suffering, medical bills, lost work, permanent disability, and financial ruin. You deserve compensation for your valid personal injury claim.
Time is of the essence. Seek the help of a lawyer as soon as you believe you have a claim. The more time that passes after the accident, the more likely it is that valuable evidence could be lost or destroyed and the less likely that witnesses can be located. Furthermore, Tennessee Law sets a limit of time in which you must file your claim (usually one year). If you fail to file suit after that statutory time limit, you will not be able to seek compensation for your injuries.
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While it is not possible to completely eliminate the threat of litigation or guarantee that a business relationship will be successful, a customized contract and legal consultation about business practices by one of our attorneys can do much to prevent problems from ever developing. The initial cost for this is small compared to the cost of litigation followed by an adverse verdict or the disastrous impact from a client's failure to fulfill an obligation. Contractors, service businesses, Internet companies, rental property owners, and other small businesses in particular derive extensive benefit from our services.
If you have a loved one who is disabled or who is no longer able to handle his/her personal and financial affairs or to make medical decisions, you may need a conservatorship. A conservatorship is a court process that will grant you the legal authority to make financial and medical decisions for your loved one.
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Notes from Abroad: Katrina in Japan
Katrina Johnson '19, a double major in Business and Asian Studies with a Japanese Language Concentration, is studying at the Kansai Gaidai University in Japan.
Hey y'all,
Whether you're already aware you would like to study and are deciding where to go or you haven't thought about it yet, I hope this can shed some light on what it might be like for you studying outside of the country. I also hope this encourage you to study abroad in Japan! Also, I apologize ahead of time for this disorganized mess. I have many feelings and I just love Japan, okay?
So, yes, Japan. I love Japan. SO MUCH. As much as I also love Lake Forest College and my home state of Texas, I really don't want to go back yet. I'm not ready. There's so much here that I've still left to do, and it seems too early of me to return. It's coming up on seven months in total that I've lived here (not including the short three week break I spent back in the U.S. for visa purposes), and I've grown rather attached to the lifestyle here (I am forever thankful to the convenience stores and IC Cards). I was lucky enough to have been matched with a fine host family my first semester here, and though we were able to meet during Fall break of this semester for dinner, I miss them most days now that I'm living in a dorm.
In light of my return to campus, I'm here to talk at you about why Japan is where you should come to visit. These are some recommendations I have for you.
For all its similarities, Japanese culture differs in many ways from what you may be used to. This is the best opportunity for you to learn outside of yourself. Do your research ahead of time about Japanese culture. Get involved early in learning the language, even if you just learn how to say thank you or sorry. Why? The great thing about Japan, I've found, is that most people here are appreciative of your effort. Even if you get stares, which is a common occurrence for foreigners, most people here are glad to see others taking an interest in Japan and Japanese culture.
Speaking of the Japanese language itself, I highly recommend studying past basic phrases. Yeah, of course you don't have to, but it's such an interesting language and will make communicating here so much easier. It is definitely is worth your time.
There is also a bit of a drinking culture here. Don't be afraid to say no to drinks if you feel uncomfortable, but don't always pass up the opportunity to go out with your peers even if they do want to go drinking. The company is what matters.
Traveling and living in Japan can get expensive sometimes. Make sure to budget properly and set your priorities so you can make the most of your resources.
Try new foods and local fares. Join a club or two, but realize that schools clubs in Japan are important and require a certain amount of dedication and attendance.
Go stay out all night singing karaoke. Attend some festivals.
Try as best you can to live like a local.
Truly, it's impossible to sum all of my experiences and thoughts about my time here. For all that I can describe to you, there's just as much you need to experience for yourself. Japan is more than just words. Please, come here and see for yourself.
I hope everyone is doing well, and I'm looking forward to greeting everyone in the Spring. If you have any specific questions about any of my time here in Japan, just send me an email!
Minna benkyō ganbatte ne!
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Honeymoon in Da Nang
Are you looking for a wondeful place to enjoy aholiday with your loved one orplanningyour honeymoon? Da Nang city is sure to offer couples a romantic getaway with lotsof interesting places to visit. Read on to find out the top things to do in Da Nang to have an unforgettable trip and make memories which will last a lifetime.
1. Relaxing on the beach
My Khe beach is listed as one of the most attractive beaches in the world. Fall in love with the abundance of sandy beaches and clear waters. Liedown on the sun loungerwith a fresh coconutor a cocktail with the love of your life by your side.What a life!
2. Explore the paradise of Da Nang- Bana Hills
With the cool and fresh atmosphere, Bana Hills is considered the most romantic place in Da Nang. Bana Hillswillgive you an outstanding experience of grandeur of nature, panoramic views, relaxing environment and clean air. $40/ persongets you a ride onthe world-class cable carand admission to Bana Hills,where you will have many great things to discover with your loved one/ new spouse.
For more information check out https://joliecookingclass.com/what-to-do-in-bana-hills/
3. Learn how to cook Vietnamese food with Jolie Da Nang cooking class
Cooking is a great way to bring people closertogether. Jolie Da Nang cooking class is not a professional school with a lot of complicated cooking steps. It's the warm house of your local friend, who will teach you the best Vietnamese food even pho, rice-pancakes, spring rolls…in a fun way. Beside cooking time, Jolie family also takesyou to the local market, green vegetable garden and a local coffee shop where you willsee a lot of interesting things.
4. Romantic sun-set watching from the Golden Bay Hotel
If the sun-set view from Son Tra peak offers breath-taking views of its surrounding beaches and mountains, the view from the rooftop swimming pool of Da Nang Golden Bay hotel is stunning inanother way. From there, you can enjoy the peaceful city as you watch thesun-set. The Thuan Phuoc bridge looks like in a Hollywood film- it's totally a picturesque destination, worthy of an Instagram post.
5. Visit Hoi An ancient town in the late afternoon and evening
Just 45 minutes ridefrom the city, Hoi An is a must for your romantictrip toDa Nang. The atmosphere, beauty and peace of Hoi Angives you a warm feeling as you stroll slowly along the river watching the boats and water lanterns pass by. Surely you will not be disapointed with this lovely town. At night, you will be amazed by the hundreds of lanternsand flower garlandsthat are strungalong the streets and alleyways carving out a very romantic moment for the both of you to remember.
A great way to enjoy Hoi An if you just have a short time there is to join Hoi An Food Tour by night https://joliecookingclass.com/courses/hoi-an-food-tour-by-night/ . With this food tour, you will not only discover the beauty of Hoi An, but also try a lot of the best local food in this town in 4 memorable hours.
6. Join a party at a Rooftop bar in Da Nang
Let's add more taste for your romantictrip toDa Nangcity. Imagine that you are standing on one of the highest rooftopsin the city, listening to great music, drinking a cool cocktail – that's a paradise! Check out the best rooftop bars for your romantictrip below:
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I'm very disappointed by this one. I knew it was one of the most famous found-footage movies in recent years (even if fame is hardly ever a good quality for found-footage), but I never got to see it. I didn't even know it was directed by Shyamalan. I've found out that just now, at the end of the movie. And let's say that I kinda understand better now all the negative things about the movie… Shyamalan has carried in TOO MANY non-found-footage elements.
It was good at the beginning and for a large part of the movie. I'm not saying it was a masterpiece, but still enjoyable. The filming reasons made sense. Becca (the girl) is making a documentary of her and her brother visiting their grandparents for the very first time. We have enough elements to feel interested in what is going to happen and it all goes on pretty reasonably. The acting though is not so perfect… The grandparents are really good in what they do, while the kids are not at the same level at all. And many of the dialogues feel forced. Don't misunderstand me though. The acting is still good but it could have been better considering that one of the strong points of found footage is the realism, so that one can feel the movie immersive.
Let's get now to the [SPOILER] part.
I did appreciate the plot twist of the grandparents NOT being the real grandparents. Probably because I didn't know who the director was. If I knew it, I would have probably expected it. Anyway, it was still a good choice. What I didn't like at all were all the little details that COUNT a lot in a found footage. There are some really annoying jumpscares. And I'm a fan of jumpscares. I don't like them when they're unnecessary. Let me explain it. If I have a situation A of absolute tranquillity and an event B suddenly occurs, the jumpscare is justified. Or if I have a situation A of raising tension and an event B breaks the tension with a climax, that's a really good jumpscare. Here instead we have just cinema-jumpscares, done just for the easy scares of the audience in cinema theatres. One when we have the grandma running in a crazy way in the house. We do expect it because we've already heard it. But the jumpscare occurs because the volume turns up suddenly (and unrealistically). Then we have the grandma-faces-the-camera jumpscare. This is the only one that feels ok. And finally we have the jumpscares of grandma-in-bedroom-with-Becca. Those are the most annoying ones. The director uses the (annoying) trick of the thunder of a storm outside that occurs CASUALLY when the girl points the camera at the grandma. Oh what a coincidence! So many times! The realism for sure is killed here. Not to mention that no one knows why Becca decides to turn the camera alternately at grandma and at NOTHING. Just so that the jumpscare can exist? Totally absurd… If I have a danger in front of me, enlightened with camera lights, I would NEVER turn somewhere else for no reason… No one would, I guess!
Then we have the camera switches. With that, I mean that the point of view switches alternately from one camera to another, one handled by the boy, the other handled by the girl. Why that? I can understand all the editing BEFORE the 'action' part. Because there it could be Becca editing with her computer. But then? Was it Becca editing her video after all they passed through?? She had no problem at all viewing again those scenes and editing even the audio('cause we can see some audios overlapping other video parts)? I mean, I'm ok with the fact that everyone has its own way to react to things. But seeing this and seeing Becca pointing at herself while running away from the house and imagining her putting some stupid music as the soundtrack of their escape is just SILLY. Then I have to picture Becca also putting music to the last interview with her mom as if she was a cold blooded director. Or picturing Becca adding that stupid rap part at the end! Why was Tyler doing that?? You can tell me whatever you want. Ok, there could be the explanation that it's their way to react to this. Ok, it can be "possible". But then I'd have to think that the kids are the real crazy people in the movie… 'Cause it's an absurd reaction. It would have been SO much better with JUST one camera for the 'action' scene. No absurd rap part and no absurd soundtrack music… What was it, a Disney movie? I felt that the director was trying to make the movie "cool" and "funny" there. But, as I like to say and repeat, in found footages LESS is BETTER. So much better…The smart choice would have been cutting the movie at the police part.
If that was really an edited documentary, was it perfectly ok for Becca to show her grandma's dead and smashed corpse? Oh, what a choice! Not to mention that the two mentally ill old guys would not have deserved such a documentary to come out, and it wouldn't be so easy to show such a documentary with no legal repercussions(making the idea itself absurd). The only reasonable way to present the whole footage was to make it a police proof video.
This is why the movie deserves nothing more than a 5.0. Because it goes TOO MUCH out of the found footage canons. It would have been a 7.0 if it was directed in a non-found-footage style.


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Tired of your boss? Why not give him a smack in this game!
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Whack Your BossHow to play
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These are the moments from my fifteenth week of 2014. All photos were taken with my iPhone.
1. Monday / a productive evening.
2. Tuesday / work. work. work. I'm working long hours lately. sigh.
3. Wednesday / pink carpet on a lovely spring afternoon.
4. Thursday / another long day was spent at the office. see >> Tuesday.
5. Friday / another finished project, yay.
6. Saturday / I love easy Saturday mornings. well, late mornings to be exact. and farmers' market with Miss C.
7. Sunday / the girls came for lunch, I've prepared fresh spring rolls and rice noodles with chicken and vegetables. it was a nice Sunday afternoon spent in a good company. the kids had fun too, my colored pencils are missing since ;)


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Mission Statement: To provide business services to entrepreneurs where they can focus on what matters.
Staten Island Artist Building Corp & Techbox were built to accommodate start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and talented artists all under one roof. Our ultimate goal is to help small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed through networking, while providing services that allow them to focus on what they are most passionate about. We understand the high cost of operating a business in NYC. Techbox serves to simplify and reduce the cost associated with being a small business. Techbox is offering affordable rental spaces while including all the necessary amenities. We are only minutes away from the NYC metropolitan area with connections through the Staten Island Ferry, buses and trains. Within Techbox there are multiple options to choose from including flex space, semi private space, shared space, studios and private offices. Our goal is to offer every possible option that an entrepreneur will need to thrive and grow in today's fast pace and dynamic environment.


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Happy Birthday to Shirley Nakawatase of the IB Kiwanis
Sep 28, 2016 07:24PM
By Paul Spear
Happy Birthday to Shirley Nakawatase of the Imperial Beach South Bay Kiwanis. Shirley is involved with many activities that Benefit the Community of Imperial Beach, Especially the Children.Shirley, a graduate of Mar Vista High School and an owner of a local business, Nakawatase & Kaminsky, CPAs. Shirley has been very active in community activities and events.Shirley had been very involved with the Kiwanis and having served as President a few years ago. She is currently on their Board of Directors. Besides the Kiwanis, Shirley is great at giving back to the community, Shirley is very active in the community including the Sun and Sea Festival.
Thank you Shirley for all you do and a very"Happy Birthday" wish for you!


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Toa Payoh, Singapore -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/15/2012 -- Recently, there has been a huge buzz and excitement over Sky Green, Singapore's latest condo launch. Located at the heart of Tai Seng estate, this new launch promises to dazzle prospective investors, and here are the reasons why.
Highly Desired Location
Like the heartbeat and excitement of the city, but at the same time seek tranquility and an avenue for relaxation? Sky Green offers you just that. Nestled in the popular Tai Seng estate, it is just a short drive away from the shopping paradise of Orchard Road and the Central Business District. When you come home from a hard day at work, you get to enjoy the panoramic city skyline away from all the hustle and bustle. In urban Singapore, where high-rise buildings are everywhere, an unblocked view of the impressive city skyline is a rare find.
Excellent Connectivity
Located just 3 minutes walk away from Tai Seng MRT, and minutes away from major expressways like the KPE, CTE and PIE, It is extremely well connected and offers you unparalleled travel convenience to the rest of Singapore.
Luxurious Freehold Development
Sky Green is the only Freehold condominium in the area, comprising 176 exclusive suites of elegance. In land scarce Singapore, a Freehold condominium is a rare find. Owning a unit at Sky Green will give you a sense of prestige and uniqueness. Relish and delight in the myriad of exquisite facilities from ground to sky, which includes a Rezo Pavilion, Aqua Gym and Sky Terrace, all wrapped up elegantly in the beautiful architecture inspired by gentle waves and light breezes. Soak your troubles away in the lap pool, else rest and relax at the Spa pool that overlooks the breathtaking city landscape of Singapore. It is indeed the epitome of exciting city-fringe living.
Potential for High Capital Appreciation and Rental Yield
Sky Green has a great potential for capital appreciation and high rental yield due to its strategic location. The prospect of city-fringe living, the nearby Paya Lebar commercial hub and the upcoming Oxley Business hub makes Sky Green a choice location for investors. There is also a wide array of entertainment and dining options at the nearby NEX shopping mall and the Serangoon Gardens food enclave. In addition, it is located close to many reputable schools like Maris Stella High School, St Andrew Junior College and Maha Bodhi Primary School.
A luxurious freehold development, situated in a highly desired and well-connected location with an excellent potential for capital appreciation; that is what makes Sky Green such a popular choice with investors.
About CondoLaunchGuru
Janice is the author of CondoLaunchGuru, a website which provides investors with information about new condo launches in Singapore. If you would like to find out more about Sky Green, be sure to visit the website.
Contact Details
Name: Janice Kong
Email: email@example.com
Company: ERA Realty Pte Ltd
Company Location: 450 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #03-00
ERA Centre, Singapore 319394
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I dream of the day when time stands still…
- Has an alien comet infiltrated our Solar System? Or is it just a (very expensive!) marketing ploy for the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still…
- Six UFOs spotted over North Wales.
- There's water in them thar hills! Water ice deposits found beneath Martian mountains.
- Secret space vehicle tested at private Texas site. Anywhere near Stephenville?
- Ghosts, aliens, and us.
- Imagination medicine.
- Film maker to install camera into eye socket.
- U.N. investigates electromagnetic terrorism.
- The mysterious Ainu.
- Is the myth of Christ a copy of early legends?
- Pleasing symmetry surrounding mysterious Casimir force.
- Is technology rewiring our brains?
- Great empires declined as climate changed.
- How Hitler perverted the course of science.
- Pollution turning males female, while antidepressants in the water make for sad fish.
- Say "Happy 40th Birthday!!" to that mouse in your hand.
- Meanwhile, check out what Jim Morrison from The Doors would have looked like at 65. OMG, it's Richard Dawkins!!!
- Deaf sufferers of Tourettes Syndrome swear in sign language.
- God on your mind? Or just the Virgin Mary?
Thanks Kat, RPJ and Jameske.
Quote of the Day:
Penetrating so many secrets, we cease to believe in the unknowable. But there it sits nevertheless, calmly licking its chops.
H. L. Mencken


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How do we see, hear, and think? More specifically, how can we study living people to understand how the brain sees, hears, and thinks? Recently, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a powerful anatomical imaging technique widely used for clinical diagnosis, was further developed into a tool for probing brain function. By sensitizing magnetic resonance images to the changes in blood oxygenation that occur when regions of the brain are highly active, we can make "movies" that reveal the brain at work. Dr. Pekar works on the development and application of this MRI technology.
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the socialist/communist nanny state, California, Texas has some of the most freedom-friendly gun laws in the country. However, that doesn't mean anything goes in the Lone Star State. There are restrictions on weapon ownership in the state that you need to be aware of, more so if you're a convicted felon.
Which Self Defense Weapons Are Legal in Texas
In Texas, most guns are legal to carry with a permit. Knives (including swords and machetes) are legal to carry and you don't need to a permit to carry them. Also legal in the state are small canisters of pepper spray, tasers, and whistles. Batons are almost universally illegal to carry outside of your home, car, or boat
Guns: Open vs Concealed Carry
Texas Open Carry Laws
Texas tops the list of most freedom-friendly states in the nation. You can purchase a riffle at 18 and a handgun at 21 so long as you're not a convicted felon. It is legal to carry a gun in public (open carry) so long as the gun is in a shoulder or belt holster. You don't need a permit to do so in your home, car, or boat. It's important to note that you're not allowed to 'cause alarm' which is why it is recommended most people go for concealed carry.
Concealed Carry Laws
The concealed carry of firearms is allowed provided that you have a permit. A concealed carry permit is easy to get provided you meet the requirements. Here's what you will need:
- Valid drivers license or government issue photo ID
- Proof of address and employment
- Residential and employment information for the last five years (new users only),
- Information regarding any psychiatric, drug, alcohol, or criminal history (new users only),
- Valid email address, and
- Valid credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express)
Interested parties may apply for a License to Carry a Handgun online with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Concealed carry is probably the way to go as not to cause alarm. Plus it's easy to get a concealed holster. Here's a free ankle holster I found you just have to pay for shipping. There's also some great high end concealed holsters that you can find here.
FREE Concealed Carry Holster
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Gun Carry Restrictions
Please note is it illegal to carry a gun into a bar unless you are a peace officer. You also may not carry in a gun to a race track, a k-12 school, or an airport
Sec. 46.03. PLACES WEAPONS PROHIBITED. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with a firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05(a):
(1) on the physical premises of a school or educational institution, any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by a school or educational institution is being conducted, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private, unless:
(A) pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the institution; or
(B) the person possesses or goes with a concealed handgun that the person is licensed to carry under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and no other weapon to which this section applies, on the premises of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education, on any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by the institution is being conducted, or in a passenger transportation vehicle of the institution;
(2) on the premises of a polling place on the day of an election or while early voting is in progress;
(3) on the premises of any government court or offices utilized by the court, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the court;
(4) on the premises of a racetrack;
(5) in or into a secured area of an airport; or
(6) within 1,000 feet of premises the location of which is designated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a place of execution under Article 43.19, Code of Criminal Procedure, on a day that a sentence of death is set to be imposed on the designated premises and the person received notice that:
(A) going within 1,000 feet of the premises with a weapon listed under this subsection was prohibited; or
(B) possessing a weapon listed under this subsection within 1,000 feet of the premises was prohibited.
Knives Are Legal in Texas
In the old-wild west days, guns were expensive and most outlaws actually used knives as their weapon of choice. That's why in the 1870s Texas banned the carrying knives by regular citizens. In 2017 the legislature passed and Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB1935 making it legal to carry blades up to 5.5 inches pretty much anywhere. Exceptions to this include schools, churches, and amusement parks. The law specifically excludes k-12 students from bringing knives to school and calls for their expulsion for doing so.
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (k), a student shall be
expelled from a school if the student, on school property or while
attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off
of school property:
(1) engages in conduct that contains the elements of
the offense of unlawfully carrying weapons under Section 46.02,
Penal Code, or elements of an offense relating to prohibited
weapons under Section 46.05, Penal Code;
(2) engages in conduct that contains the elements of
the offense of:
(A) aggravated assault under Section 22.02,
Penal Code, sexual assault under Section 22.011, Penal Code, or
aggravated sexual assault under Section 22.021, Penal Code;
(B) arson under Section 28.02, Penal Code;
(C) murder under Section 19.02, Penal Code, capital murder under Section 19.03, Penal Code, or criminal attempt, under Section 15.01, Penal Code, to commit murder or capital murder;
A really good option for those wanting a knife is a knife card. It's a knife that looks like a credit card. It's really handy as you'll likely have it on you when you need it. You can even get a free knife card while supplies last.
Pepper Spray and Mace
It is legal to carry pepper spray and mace in the state of Texas, however, it is illegal to use it as an offensive weapon. They also must be in small quantities. The law doesn't define what 'small' actually means so just use your common sense.
The most common pepper spray sold are those little canisters but I have found those to be ineffective in an emergency situation as most people won't be ready to take it out of their purse or pocket and flip around the dispenser head. A pepper spray gun is a much more effective tool in my opinion.
(14) "Chemical dispensing device" means a device, other than a small chemical dispenser sold commercially for personal protection, that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of dispensing a substance capable of causing an adverse psychological or physiological effect on a human being.
Texas Penal Code Chapter 10 Title 46
Brass Knuckles and Keychains are Illegal in Texas
Ironically guns and knives are legal but brass knuckles and keychains are not.
Texas law defines "knuckles" as "any instrument that consists of finger rings or guards made of a hard substance and that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting serious bodily injury or death by striking a person with a fist enclosed in the knuckles. That means this popular EDC key chain is technically illegal in the state.
Tactical Pens are Legal in Texas
Thanks to the statute I referenced above tactical pens or pen knives are perfectly legal in Texas. A tactical pen is actually a wonderful every day carry self-defense tool because you're likely to have it with you when you need it. Remember, any weapon is only effective if it's on you. A tactical pen is also a pen you're more likely to have it on your person when you need it. Here's a coupon for a great multi-use tool tactical pen that you can use. It's free but you have to pay for shipping. Click here to see why these are such great weapons.
Kubatons are Illegal in Texas
Like most states in the Union, batons, including kubatons, and are illegal to carry outside of your car or your home in Texas unless you are a police officer.
Sec. 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun or club; and
(2) is not:
(A) on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control; or
(B) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's control.
However, you may be able to get around it with a flashlight baton. The reason being that large flashlights, like Mag-lights, have been proven to be legal. See more here.
Related: Self Defense Weapons for Your Car
Texas Taser Laws
In Texas, you may have a taser or a stun gun. However, like the mace/pepper spray it can only be used for self-defense. Furthermore, you don't need to license to carry a taser either. The problem with those cheap stun guns most people buy is they require physical contact. They can be effective but you'd be much better off with a taser gun that keeps a bad guy from getting anywhere near you in the first place. Here's one from Amazon.com that I highly recommend.
The carrying of a Taser or similar weapon is not expressly prohibited under Texas law. Neither the Private Security Act nor the related administrative rules address the carrying of such a weapon by a security officer. There is no certification for the use of such weapons.
Whistles: An Unusually Effective Weapon
When you think of a self-defense weapon a whistle may not be the first thing that comes to mind but believe me a whistle is one of the best self-defense weapons that you can have! This isn't an ordinary whistle. Blowing into it creates a sound of a 100 decibels. That's louder than a jackhammer! Trust me you when I say it's shrill and loud. You wouldn't want this blown in your ear. Also, causing a scene by making a lot of noise is a great tool to defend yourself against any surprise attack whether it be a mugger or purse snatcher.


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Elon Musk, the billionaire founder and CEO of the private spaceflight company SpaceX, wants to establish a Mars colony that accommodates up to 80,000 people.
The pioneer explorers will be flying to Mars for around$500,000 a trip. The Mars settlement program would start first with 10 people, who would journey to the Red Planet aboard a huge reusable rocket powered by liquid oxygen and methane. Then, this self-sustaining civilization will grow.
Large amounts of equipment, including machines to produce fertilizer, methane, oxygen from Mars' atmospheric nitrogen, carbon dioxide and the planet's subsurface water ice, will be ferried as well.
The pioneers would also take construction materials to build transparent domes which when pressurized with Mars' atmospheric CO2 could grow Earth crops in soil of Mars.
Mush planned that of the eight billion humans that will be living on Earth by the time the colony is possible, perhaps one in 100,000 would be prepared to go. That equates to potentially 80,000 migrants.
There is so much pain and suffering here. A new fresh start sounds really great. But, if the heart is not changed, then, pain will start all over again.
God's greatest miracle is not hanging our planet in midair nor making sure our galaxy is running according to the His laws but rather changing man's evil heart. If you are struggling with sin, don't give up. God can make you whole and give you complete victory.
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17.
God can turn your life around and bless you far above you dreamed or hoped for. Just give Him a chance.
"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us" Ephesians 3:20.
Connect your mind to Him through prayer and study of the scriptures and then watch your life turn around. Your Heavenly Father's gentle Spirit will give you all that you need.
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?" Matthew 7:7-11.
Trust Him.


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programs including paper recycling and waste removal. We have instructed
your cleaner to collect pre-selected waste components and transport
them to the appropriate building receptacles. Accordingly, trash
and recylcing materials must be deposited into the appropriate containers.
Paper products, generated in quantity by most office users, make
up the large bulk of all recyclable materials. Clients are expected
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only requirement is that the paper material be separated from trash
waste. The best way to effect this is by maintaining separate recycling
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Paper Recycling
Sometimes your firm will generate various paper and cardboard waste
that will not fit in deskside recycling containers, especially upon
move-in. In this case, your firm should make arrangements to bring
these items to the cardboard dumspter located just outside
the southwest corner of the parking garage.
Recyclables (Glass, Plastic and Metal)
Clients may also bring all plastic labeled 1-7, tin beverage containers,
metal, aluminum and glass beverage containers to the designated
"recycling room"
conveniently located in the southwest corner of the first level
of the parking garage (closest to Dana's Café). This room
is always open. Please rinse all materials thoroughly before depositing
in the designated containers and take special care when transporting
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damaging flooring.
you for your participation in this important program. Happy recycling!


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Department: Contextual Design
Website: elissalacoste.fr
WHAT A collection of domestic objects with an undomesticated look and feel. Instead of trying to control the material, Elissa Lacoste let it run wild in a primitive design process. WHY We live in an era where matter is formed by moulds and coated to the point of perfection, regardless of its natural textures. 'Grotesque Matter' plays with a primeval gut feeling, embracing the wild and rough, reminding us of where we once came from. HOW Randomly poured blobs of foam, concrete, copper or silicon grow into pieces of furniture, lamps or carpets. Turned upside down, the flat bottom becomes a tabletop or a seat, exploring the boundary between our drive for control and the forces of nature. QUOTE There is no need to make things extremely efficient or perfect.


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Exquisite. Success. These are the ideas that the word Seiko conjures in the Japanese language.
It's hard to argue that the Seiko company is anything but exquisite and a success. The company has been making watches for almost a hundred and fifty years.
Seiko today makes a whole range of devices through its subsidiaries, including clocks, watches, jewelry, eyewear, electronic devices, and even semiconductors. The company has become a worldwide success and a highly recognizable brand. Seiko employs more than thirteen thousand people and has an annual revenue of more than two hundred and fifty billion yen.
Founded by Kintaro Hattori in 1881 as a jewelry and watch shop, Seiko was originally called Seikosha, which means "House of Exquisite Workmanship." Hattori lived and worked in the Ginza area, which is near Tokyo. It's where Seiko is still headquartered today. The company changed its name to Hattori Seiko in 1983, and then became the Seiko Corporation in 1990.
The company is deeply aware of its own journey, publishing a history of itself in 2003 called "A Journey In Time: The Remarkable Story of Seiko."
It took more than forty years of clockmaking by Seiko before the company produced its first watch in 1924.
Where Seiko really took things to the next level in terms of exquisite workmanship was with the Astron in 1969, the world's first quartz watch to be mass-produced. At that time, the watch cost about the same as a mid-sized car.
The company also produced the first quartz chronograph to be mass-marketed.
Wristwatch Workmanship
Seiko's most well-known line of products are its wristwatches. For a large amount of time, these detailed timepieces were made totally in Seiko's facilities, however, parts of the process were eventually outsourced. The in house nature of this manufacturing was a major point of pride for Seiko. Their production included not just the pieces like the gears and dials, but seemingly insignificant aspects of the watch like the oils used to lubricate the mechanisms and the glowing compounds that were added to the dials and to the moving hands. It was controversial when this policy had to be abandoned.
Early on, Seiko split its production into two different companies. This allowed them to have competition between the two to produce the pieces while allowing for less risk. If one company had to reduce production due to research and development, the other could increase to compensate and the orders would be filled on time.
Sponsoring Time
Seiko relies heavily on sponsorship to spread the word about its products. It's been the official watch of many sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup and the IAAF World Championships. It's been the official timekeeper for the Olympics five times.
The high level of craftsmanship has led Seiko to be one watches that was beloved by NASA. Flight director Gene Kranz wore a Seiko Model 5 throughout his career. This includes what he was wearing as he guided the Apollo 11 to touchdown on the Moon, and as he guided the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission from the ground.
Seiko has continued to push forward with new ideas and new watch movements. The company is a constant innovator in watch technology, all while keeping its original craftsmanship.


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doc. PhDr. Jiří Němec, Ph.D.
Dean, Faculty of Education
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Field of study: Education
Topics of doctoral theses (supervisor)
- Socially educational research of everyday knowledge of immigrants – ongoing study
- The selected areas of education of the refugee pupils in the Czech Republic – graduate 2016
- Phenomenology and Empirical Social Science Research – graduate 2016
- Phenomen of dancing groups. Analysis and interpretation of group leader's live experience – graduate 2015
- A second language in education and life: emotive and pragmatic competence and their influence on the constructions of immigrants feeling of belonging in a new society – graduate 2015
- Fostering Problem Solving Competence in Philosophy for Children and Experiential Education Courses – graduate 2015
- Socio-educational aspects of drug careers: Path to addiction and back – graduate 2014
- Theatre of the Oppressed and its Educational Potencial in Social Education – graduate 2011
Field of study: Social Education
Topics of doctoral theses (supervisor)
- Social-personality effects of Adaptation courses – ongoing study
- Fenomén vzájemného očekávání ve vztahu rodiny a školy – ongoing study


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The wife of a man who died when two cars plunged into a river paid tribute today to the "wonderful and loving" father - and praised their brave children for their heroic escape.
In a statement issued, Ruth Cox revealed their daughter Tess dived into the icy water to escape the submerged car.
David Cox, 42, and his wife were driving their children Tess, 11, and Ioan, nine, in separate cars on the school run yesterday when they both skidded off a narrow path into the River Wye in Derbyshire.
Tess managed to escape her father's Toyota Aygo and get safely to the riverbank, but Mr Cox died after being trapped in the car for about 40 minutes.
In her statement, she said: "David was a wonderful loving father, husband, brother and son.
"We were a very happy family and I will do my utmost to make us a happy family again."
"I am very proud of our daughter Tess. "She held her breath and dived under the water to look for a way out of the car. "Tess then swam to the far bank. "I am also very proud of our son Ioan. Whilst the car was filling with water he kept calm and attempted to unsuccessfully smash the rear side window." "We were both able to get out of the car and on to the river bank. "I am very proud of how they ran back down the lane to the cottages to raise the alarm."
Police believe that the wintry conditions may have been a contributory factor in the accident, which happened near the Monsal Trail, north of the A6.
Neighbours tried to free Mr Cox from the vehicle, but he later died in hospital.
Mrs Cox, 39, and Ioan got out of their Toyota Rav 4 unharmed after it also veered off the bridle path into the water.
Derbyshire Police said an investigation is under way into the circumstances surrounding the crash and a file will be prepared for the coroner.


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Stay at Home Dad, Abroad…the reality
Although when people asked where we were moving to in Malaysia, we told them Kuala Lumpur, as that's the place that most people have heard of, but whilst everyone is conjuring up images of us living inside the famous Petronas Twin Towers, that isn't quite the case. This is my reality of being a stay at home Dad, abroad.
We actually live about 30-40 minutes South East of Kuala Lumpur, in a relatively quiet town, which to be honest, has little going on, and when it comes to activities for kids….make that nothing going on. It was pretty clear in the early days that this 'staying home and looking after the kids gig' was not going to be a walk in the park (too hot for a start).
Back in the UK, Ruth would hit up all the local playgroups, libraries and soft plays in the area, she was a serial signer upper of all the free taster sessions for messy play, wet play, etc. You name it, she had done it. Kids groups like that just don't seem to exist here, whether the parents just entertain the children at home for the first few years, or perhaps Malaysian people have a gestation period of four years nine months and they drop them off at school on the way back from the hospital, I dunno, you just don't see many parents and toddlers walking around here
Who would walk in 35C heat anyway?
Another thing, whoever designed the streets of Malaysia clearly had the same thoughts as me, they looked around, saw no toddlers so said to the builders, 'here guys, clearly no-one has kids here, so don't worry about building paths for prams, put a bit of gravel down instead, and you know what else I've noticed?, people don't have very big calf muscles here, lets get them working on that, lets make the kerbs about a metre high'
There is a shopping centre down the road which has a sort of bouncy slide which I would later learn I would be spending a lot of time there, there's also a decent playground not too far away but in reality, like a lot of things outdoors here, it is too bloody hot! Mornings and evenings are bearable but in the heat of the day, most of which are brilliant blue skies, it's easily topping 35 degrees every day, uncomfortable enough for me but a two-year-old used to the crap weather in the northeast of England? Oh yeah, and he's as ginger as they come.
So I found out pretty early on that the reality of being a stay at home dad is a lot different to the idea. If you happen to be in Malaysia and see a lonely guy pushing a pram up and down the hard shoulder of a busy road, with a red hot sweaty toddler inside whilst looking for something, anything to entertain him with, and its before 11 and after 3 pm…its probably me.


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Former cultural ambassador for the U.S. State Department Samina Ali is an award-winning author, activist, and cultural commentator. Her debut novel, "Madras on Rainy Days," won France's prestigious Prix Premier Roman Etranger Award and was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Fiction. Ali believes in personal narrative as a force for achieving women's individual and political freedom. She is the curator of the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed virtual exhibition Muslima: Muslim Women's Art & Voices. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, The Guardian, and Vogue, as well as on NPR. She is currently working on a memoir about her near-death experience delivering her firstborn, and her work was recently featured in the anthology "All the Women in My Family Sing."


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Exhibit at Grand Central Art Center Focuses on Guatemalan Civil war
May 17, 2016
New at Cal State Fullerton's Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana is the exhibition "Recordings of an Immigrant" by Vincent Goudreau and Juan Aquino, which features Aquino's journey to escape the genocide of the Guatemalan civil war. The exhibit will be on display through July 10.
The Grand Central Art Center also was recently awarded a 2016 Multi-Arts Production Fund grant. The grant will support artist-in-residence Lisa Bielawa's serial broadcast opera project, "Vireo." Continue reading in the Orange County Register.
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Hello all! Sorry I've been MIA for a while, finals have been coming up and I was studying like craaazzyy.
Anyways, I'm back with another tea review and I'm very excited, since I will be tasting a dark (post-fermented) tea from Japan.
I've seen several Japanese dark teas around so I bought a few (reviews coming soon) and this is one of them. This particular dark tea is called awa bancha (阿波晩茶).
Awa bancha is produced traditionally in Tokushima Prefecture, on the eastern side of the island of Shikoku. This tea was produced there but sourced from a tea shop (Furyu Bancha Specialty Shop) in Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu.
So what sets this tea apart from, say, a Chinese dark tea? Well, it's all about the fermentation. While Chinese teas are piled to encourage fermentation by mold (very noticeable in something like a Fu brick tea), this dark tea is fermented with lactic acid fermentation, like the processing of milk into yogurt.
It's quite mundane in it's production, however. Mature leaves are picked, the leaves are rubbed by hand or through a machine, and then they are left in a bucket to ferment.
So, let's get on to the tasting. I brewed this tea up in a 360ml kyusu pot with boiling water.
The dry leaves are giant, and they almost remind me of dry leaves you would see walking in a forest here in New York. They smell a little earthy but mostly tangy and slightly fruity, like dried hibiscus tea. There are slight floral notes reminiscent of rose. Now that I think about it, the fruity scent is a lot like umeboshi (pickled plums).
The steeped leaves smell like nothing I've ever smelled before. There are light, wet leaf notes along with an umami scent of soy sauce. There is also a distinguishable toasted rice scent throughout.
The tea has the distinctive umeboshi scent of the dry leaves however it mostly smells like wet leaves. The smell, unusually, reminds me a lot of aged white tea (particularly the aged shou mei I recently reviewed).
Upon tasting the tea, the first flavor is a soft, subtle taste of wet forest floor. There is a little sweetness along with light notes of vanilla. It ends on a distinctive sourness which is a little unusual but not overpowering or anything. It's quite crisp and fresh and has a very light, watery texture. Overall, it tastes kind of like if sour plum was added to an aged shou mei. I steeped it again and it tasted very similar, but the earthy notes became a little more pronounced and a subtle, piney flavor really enhanced the umeboshi notes I was getting.
Overall, this is a very interesting tea. It's unlike anything I've ever had but since it's so bizarre I would love to explore some more Japanese dark teas. I've also seen some Korean dark tea out there so I will definitely be snagging some of that to review in the next month or two.
Rating: 8/10
From: Yunomi Tea
Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku Island, Japan


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The dust had barely settled from all of the Crankworx festivities, but last weekend, the Whistler Driving Range rocked and rolled to the tunes of Five Alarm Funk, K'Naan, Xavier Rudd and many others.
"I think that everybody that went had a fabulous time and that's the really good news," said Sue Eckersley, president of Watermark Communications.
The bad news is that local music lovers simply didn't step up to the plate and support the event. In total, Eckersley estimates that just under 1,000 people attended Saturday's outdoor concert, which included performances by The Ghost Brothers, Ash Grunwald, Daniel Wesley, K'Naan and Xavier Rudd, while another 500 turned out for Sunday's lineup, which featured Five Alarm Funk, the Grey Boy Allstars, DJ Z-Trip and Garaj Mahal.
"In a really great world, we were hoping to hit 3,000 total for the two days, but what we really needed to do was 1,500 for Saturday and 1,000 on Sunday," she said.
Less than 10 per cent of presale tickets were sold to Whistler residents, while Pemberton and Squamish combined purchased more than that.
"I think it did a great job in terms of driving people to Whistler for this weekend. I mean, there were a lot of tourists there," Eckersley said. "...There just weren't enough Whistler people there to make it a financially feasible event, so unfortunately, it looks like it'll be a one-time affair."
Eckersley actually went into the first-year event prepared to take a loss, with the idea that they could grow the event as years went on. But the apathetic local community has led her to pull the plug.
"If it had been the other way around - if there were 90 per cent locals there and only 10 per cent tourists, even with the financial losses that we took, I'd do it again," Eckersley added.
Eckersley firmly believed that the Whistler community would come out to support the inaugural event, since she always hears people complaining about a lack of live music in the summer months.
"I guess the bottom line is that I didn't create a compelling enough event for them to come out, but I guess the question begs, 'What is compelling enough to have the locals come out?'"
She actually didn't hear many complaints about the lineup itself, but rather, for the ticket prices attached to the event: $60 for Saturday only, $40 for Sunday only, or $85 for both days.
"There wasn't a huge expectation of making money - it was priced to survive!" Eckersley said with a chuckle. "It wasn't priced to line pockets."
She thinks part of the problem may be that locals have become too accustomed to getting their live music for free during annual events like the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival.
She also points out that last year, during the Whistler Music Festival on Blackcomb, featuring acts like The Roots and Elvis Costello, locals were waiting until the last minute, in hopes of getting free tickets.
"People were convinced that we were, at the end, just going to hand out tickets, which we refused to do, because even though we were going to be hooped and not in a position to do it again, it just doesn't help the next guy that tries," Eckersley said.
People were lining up along the fences, hoping to catch the show for free. On Saturday, security guards counted an estimated 250 people hanging around outside the perimeter of the gates.
"It's definitely disheartening to see people take advantage that way," said Eckersley, "because those 250 tickets would have made a big difference."


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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This naturally sweetened, gluten-free version of Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is 100% real food while being 100% flavour-full. It tastes delicious on its own, or top it with a little dollop of vanilla ice cream or coconut cream for a little extra indulgence.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is was an absolute classic summer recipe in my house as a child. I can still vividly remember going strawberry picking with my mom in the summer (probably more eating than picking), and our neighbour giving us fresh rhubarb stalks from his garden. My mom would spend hours in the kitchen on a summer day, cleaning and cutting berries to turn them into delicious batches of strawberry jam and delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Crisps. Although I am a nutritionist, I am not against desserts. I think there is a time and a place for them, and they should most certainly be enjoyed and indulged it! I want to eat real whole food, but that doesn't mean that eating well is always squeaky clean and boring.
To keep this recipe whole food based, I opted to naturally sweeten the filling with a little honey and created a gluten-free crisp using gluten-free oats and a mixture of nuts. Although oats are inherently gluten-free, the cross-contamination in production and factories cause gluten to be a concern. So if you need to keep the recipe strictly gluten-free, opt for organic certified gluten-free oats.
This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is the ultimate summer treat; fresh berries, topped with a crispy crust and a big dollop of ice cream is what summer nights are made for.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This recipe can be made with frozen fruit but fresh truly works better, giving it better flavour and texture. The crisp can be eaten on it own, but it tastes best paired with a big dollop of ice cream, especially a local version like Pascale's Ice Cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- 2 cups strawberries, diced
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoon arrowroot powder
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond meal
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 tablespoon butter or coconut oil (plus more for greasing)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, rhubarb, vanilla, honey, lemon juice, arrowroot powder and sea salt.
- Toss together to ensure all of the fruit is well coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond meal, walnuts and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
- Slowly drizzle in the honey to the oat mixture, stirring to combine. Cut in the butter or coconut oil with your fingers until crumbs begin to form.
- Grease an ovenproof baking dish (8×8 or similar) with ½ tbsp. butter or coconut oil.
- Spoon in the fruit filling, spreading it out evenly, and cover the fruit with the oat mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the fruit begins to bubble and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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By My Pham and Siân Kavanagh, photos by My Pham and Siân Kavanagh
When you know where to look, there is the opportunity to celebrate two new years in less than two months in Aarhus. There is a fairly large community of students and residents who observe Lunar New Year which typically falls between the end of January and mid-February. With no fixed date, the 15 day festival is celebrated in many countries in the Asia Pacific region and is commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, though China is not the only country that celebrates this holiday.
The quiet scenes at the Vietnamese Buddhist temple in Aarhus during late February have been replaced by a vivid atmosphere seen only in special occasions. The temple is wrapped in colors of pink peach blossom, yellow apricot blossom and red lucky money envelopes with people worshiping, chatting and exchanging wishes in the first days of the lunar new year.
Visiting Buddhist pagodas is one of the most popular traditions of Vietnamese during Tet, the country's most important festival in the year, marking the arrival of spring based on the Lunar calendar. People normally go to show gratitude toward Buddhist gods for their blessing during the past year and wish for a lucky year ahead.
A year-end party is held several days before Tet, followed by an event countdowning to the transition moment between the two years and many other worshiping rituals. The temple's activities for Tet this year are held throughout the first lunar month and open for all Buddhist followers and Vietnamese people.
Tet is the time for Vietnamese families to reunite. People can take around a week off work or school to celebrate Tet in their hometowns. During this time, people get together to prepare food, clean the house, and worship their ancestors. In the first few days of the new lunar year, Vietnamese have a tradition to visit their relatives' house to wish them a prosperous year and give lucky money in red envelopes, known as 'lì xì', to children and old people.
There are more than 2500 Vietnamese people in Aarhus, making the community to be the 6th largest among 178 foreign communities in the city by the end of 2017, according to state institution Denmark Statistics.
"Tet celebration here is shorter and more simple than in Vietnam as we still have to go to work. We normally gather with our families or other Vietnamese in the town for a year-end party, sometimes make 'banh chung' – a traditional cake made with rice, green beans and pork, and then visit the pagoda to pray for a lucky year ahead," said Chung, a Vietnamese person currently working in Aarhus. He has moved to and been living in Denmark more than 20 years. "Though, it's still a special time of the year for our community here to get closer".
Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival as it is literally translated from Chinese, is a time of reunion with family and lots of celebration with homemade foods and good company. For many students in Aarhus they may be celebrating their first Lunar New Year away from home, and so they turn to their new friends to share traditions and make their own celebrations. Some people came together for a small celebration February 16th, the first night of the Spring festival, to enjoy the evening with their favourite music, traditional dumplings, fresh cooked hot pot, and mahjong the strategic card game.
An-Yu "Jessie" Lin from Taiwan was one of the students celebrating together with her new friends in Aarhus. "Dumplings really matter because the shapes look like gold, accurately look like traditional money in ancient China," she says.
The evening consisted of students who celebrated Lunar New Year from China, Taiwan, and Indonesia who also opened up the evening to their other classmates to create a warm atmosphere and share the fun. "Chinese New Year is a long festival and the main meaning is a reunion with families and friends," remarked Jessie, "[It's] just sharing these special moments with your loved ones."
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Homestone Farm Cottage sleeping up to 0 guests
At a Glance6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Garden / patio
About this Holiday Cottage
This traditional, stone built, detached farmhouse is located on the owner's 250-acre beef farm and is set in a beautiful, secluded location just five miles from Campbeltown. Positioned on the Kintyre Peninsula, this property offers panoramic countryside views and period accommodation. With three double bedrooms – one en-suite, two twin rooms, one of which is also en-suite, and a single, this is an excellent place for a large family reunion, a group holiday with friends or a small tour group. The rest of this impressive house is composed of a fitted kitchen with dining area, a separate dining room with flame effect electric fire, a lounge with wood-burning stove and a sunny conservatory. Outside, guests can enjoy the use of a lawned garden and off-road parking for five cars. Even two well-behaved dogs are welcome, making this a welcoming and friendly property at any time of the year.
Over three floors.
Six bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x double with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x single, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x 2nd floor twin. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin & WC. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Dining room (seats 10) with flame-effect electric fire. Sitting room (seats 8) with woodburner. Conservatory.
Other Things to Note
Convector heaters with woodburner in sitting room & electric fire in dining room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV, DVD, radio/CD. Selection of books/games/DVDs. Fuel, power & starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. rent. Cot, highchair & stairgate on request. Off road parking for 5 cars. Lawned rear garden with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop & pub 8 miles.
Around and About
Set in a deep bay and sheltered by Davaar Island is Campbeltown, the Kintyre Peninsula's main settlement. Once boasting a vast fishing fleet and (apparently) 34 whisky distilleries, the town now produces two popular single malts - Glen Scotia and Springbank. The Campbeltown Heritage Centre, housed in an old church, is definitely worth visiting, as is the Tartan Kirk - a striking construction that provides an interesting insight into its past life. The 'Wee Picture House', the country's oldest working cinema, is an art-deco fan's dream, whilst just a few miles to the south is The Mull of Kintyre – formerly the Mull of Cantyre – made famous by the Wings song.
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
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