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Online Roulette FAQ
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You've probably got a lot of questions about playing online roulette. Most likely, we've heard them before. We get questions from around the world about everything from bonuses to regulation. Instead of searching the Internet for conflicting answers, we've put the top questions and answers right here.
Do online casinos offer roulette legally?
That depends on where you live. In most jurisdictions around the world, it's legal to play online roulette. The question of legality pops up quite frequently because it's often illegal for online casinos to operate out of certain jurisdictions. For example, it might be illegal for an online casino to have its headquarters based in a specific country, but that doesn't mean that residents of that country are breaking the law if the casino is based outside of its borders.
Do countries differ in the legality of playing online roulette?
Yes, they do. Gaming law varies from country to country, so it's always important to check your local law before playing any type of online roulette game.
Do you have to pay taxes on your winnings?
Again, the tax law varies based on where you live. Some countries don't collect tax on windfalls while other countries do. For example, if you win the lottery in Canada, you get to keep 100% of the prize. A $10 million lottery win equals $10 million in your pocket. But south of the 49th parallel in the US, lottery wins are taxed. The two countries are so close in geography and so similar in a lot of ways, but lottery and casino tax laws are different. Again, make sure you consult your casino tax law before you decided what to do with your online roulette winnings at tax time.
How do I know if an online casino is safe?
The best way to verify whether a site is safe is to choose only sites that have been reviewed and audited by online roulette specialists like us. If you come across an Internet casino that doesn't appear on our site, you could put your financial info and personal details at risk. If you still feel the need to play, make sure that they're licensed by an international gambling authority and that they take the necessary security steps to keep you safe.
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Many of the top casinos are audited to ensure their software meets international gaming standards, that their random number generator is fair, and that their payout rates are fair for players. Sites like this one also audit online roulette casinos from a player perspective, examining deposit process, withdrawal times, game selection, software quality, customer service, and more.
How many games do online casinos offer?
That depends on the site, but a typical online casino will offer anywhere from 100 to 250 online casino games. Not only will you find online roulette, but you'll also find all your favorite casino games like blackjack, craps, video poker, baccarat, slots, and more.
What roulette variations will I find?
Most of the large online casinos offer multiple varieties of roulette. You'll find American Roulette, French Roulette, and European Roulette at all the popular online casinos. Some casinos even offer specialty versions of the three variations. Regardless what you try, we have provide some top tips to make the right decisions when picking your game.
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Can I play roulette online on my mobile?
At some sites, yes. Online roulette is probably one of the hardest table games for software providers to get right on a mobile device. Smartphones tend to be pretty small, so cramming a wheel and a 38-number roulette board with side bets onto a 4-inch screen isn't exactly a piece of cake. However, many mobile casinos have managed to make the best use of the small screen real estate, so if you really want to play on your smartphone, there are options.
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How do I withdraw money?
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Welcome bonuses usually require players to wager a certain amount before they can get their hands on their winnings. Casinos set individual rollover requirements for deposits, which dictate how much money a player has to wager in order to release their bonus money into their real money account. Once the cash is in your real money account, you're usually free to withdraw it. Of course, you should consult the bonus rules before attempting to withdraw your money.
Do I have to make a deposit to play?
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Are there fees for making deposits and withdrawals?
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Are the games really random?
This is a great question that a lot of new casino players ask. When you choose to play Internet casino games, you don't really know what goes on behind the scenes. That's especially true with roulette. When you play live, you can see the wheel spinning. In land-based casinos, it's all about physics. But online, you need to trust the randomness of a computer. Thankfully, the top online roulette casinos employ a random number generator that randomly determines the outcome of a game irrespective of what the bets are. Random number generators are tested for randomness by major tech firms so you can be confident when choosing an online casino.


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Gary Paffett rides the race simulator for 8 hours a day, and calibrates cars for 2 very different drivers: Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button
For 60 days a year Gary Paffett pulls on his racing gloves and sinks down into the darkness. Paffett is a Formula 1 test driver for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, and a champion in the German DMT racing series– but most of his work isn't done behind the wheel of a car.
"It's all about preparation. Engineers can spend three months planning for one track test, and they have to prioritise every new aerodynamic part, every suspension part – and load the test car with far more logging sensors than we can put on a race car. So most of our work happens off the circuit."
"Your eyes hurt, it's draining, it feels like playing a computer game all day…"
Paffett rides the multi-million pound Formula 1 simulator at the McLaren Technology Centre near Woking in Surrey for eight hours at a time. When he first used the simulator in 1998 it was a "steering wheel in front of a big screen". Now Paffett sits in a mock-up cockpit, steering the car into the tight bends of every Grand Prix circuit. 70 laps flash by on the wrap-around-screens, while the test bed replicates each bump in the track.
Today he's out in the open air, giving race tips at a Vodafone VIP day, and timing laps at a go-kart track near Milton Keynes. Like many race drivers, karting is where he started, and its low to the ground thrills couldn't be more different from a day spent at the McLaren Technology Centre simulator.
The McLaren Technology Centre simulator is McLaren's virtual test environment On Grand Prix weekends a team of aerodynamicists and engineers work through the night after Friday practice to read every piece of data fed from the car's live telemetry system of hundreds of miniature sensors. By Saturday morning the car has to be recalibrated, and is ready for the final practice session..
Together with the team at the track, the McLaren Technology Centre engineers are looking at brake temperatures, pressure on the brakes, tyre degradation, speed, fuel consumption and spring settings. During race weekend they monitor a mapping system that allows strategists to see the whole circuit, where each driver is – and where they're pitting.
"Between the Friday P1 we adjust the grip level so that we're doing the same lap times as the drivers. We listen to their feedback and then we start trying to improve the car. The biggest changes happen between Friday's P2 session and P3 – engineers at the track send a list of five things they want to try on the car; we try all of them and give feedback on them. The track team takes two or three of those things and fit them straight to the car."
In extreme conditions every tiny tweak matters: This year drivers hit top speeds of 324km/hour on the Canadian Grand Prix circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, with brakes reaching 800c at peak pressure. But the most valuable feedback the MTC team need doesn't come from a piece of technology, it's from Gary:
"I've given feedback before to the team about things that they can't see in the data – so they have to have a lot of trust in the test driver," he says. "When you change something on the car, the difficulty is to tell what is different when you are driving it at high speed. That's where test drivers really earn their money."
There are moments of drama: At Silverstone a couple of years ago, Paffett says the team introduced a new floor that didn't work, and he was helicoptered back to the McLaren Technology Centre to work through the night until they had found the solution.
Before a new season every change to the car is created as a computer simulation first, and then tested as a model in the McLaren wind tunnel before it hits the track. Formula 1 rules mean that track testing is limited to a few weeks in spring, which McLaren usually conducts in Barcelona. The last time Gary drove an Formula 1 car was at an extra four day test session in Italy.
"As the test driver I'm not really looking to do faster and faster lap times. The point is for the engineers to be able to test each change they need to make – if I'm doing different lap times they can't judge how effective those changes are. The most important thing for a race driver is to maximize performance, the most important thing for a test driver is consistency."
A track test is normally harder work for the team than the race itself. After months of preparation the test day usually lasts from 9am-5pm, and is mapped out lap by lap and minute by minute. When the driver finishes at 5pm the second engineering team take over to work the night shift, analyse the data, and get the car ready for the following day. Paffett outlines some of the areas he has to provide feedback on:
"We usually break the circuit into low speed corners, mid speed corners and high speed corners, because the car has different balance at different corners. Then the car has different balance when you're off throttle, on brakes, on throttle," he says.
"An F1 car is mostly about aerodynamics, it's basically a big wing. The more down force you can get the faster you're going to go. But its not just down force, the car itself is sensitive to lots of things. So when the front wheels turn it changes the flow, changes the aerodynamics and changes the down force. When I turn the steering I have to be able to tell whether the car loses front grip or rear grip, or when I ride the curves whether the ride height changes."
Paffett is also working to find the perfect calibration for two very different drivers: Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
"The perception is that Lewis drives the car in a more positive and aggressive way, while Jenson is more smooth and gets lot of performance from that smoothness. Often there isn't that much difference in their cars, maybe a couple of turns on the front wheel difference."
Both Hamilton and Button come into the McLaren Technology Centre after each Grand Prix to re-run the race on the simulator themselves and give feedback, but it's up to Paffett to conduct the ongoing simulator work, and make adjustments to both driver set-ups after Friday practice sessions.
He provides his conclusions to the team that includes strategists working individually for Hamilton and Button under the oversight of the strategy team leader who ensures that a decision taken in favour of one driver (like when to pit) doesn't have knock-on consequences for the other driver.
"In the simulator we work on the next race, but we also work three of four races down the line – and into the next season and beyond. The good thing about simulator work is that you can try things in development without the expense of building them and fitting them to the car. As a driver you can also push things to the limit more because you don't have the fear factor of being on an actual circuit"
Paffett became a full-time McLaren test driver in 2005 after winning the DTM championship, and since then he's driven 22 Grand Prix circuits at the McLaren Technology Centre. "The circuits are laser mapped for the simulator, so they are exactly the same down to every corner and bump. For me it's more exciting to drive the new circuits, like India, and get to know them. The scenery has improved a lot with the new graphics too."
This year the team is working hard getting the tyres right, and testing tyre temperatures – just in time for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. As usual, Gary Paffett is well prepared.
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OBI – a German-owned company that is a global leader in DIY-retail
Accelerate completed its first offshore acquisition in the latter half of 2016. The OBI transaction saw the Fund acquire 9 big-box DIY retail warehouses in Austria and Slovakia, Europe:
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All nine properties in the portfolio have been leased to OBI DIY for 12 years or more. The portfolio consists of 65 894 m2 of retail space. This is the first transaction in a defined European strategy from Accelerate Property Fund, investing in single-tenant long-term net-leased properties in Central and Eastern Europe. This is a defensive strategy and allows Accelerate to diversify its income across its borders.
The Fund has incorporated new companies with an on-the-ground management team to accommodate more acquisitions into the future.


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Published on August 26th, 2015 | by Robyn Purchia1
Faith And Sustainability In The UAE: Green Economy Also Supports Religious Stewardship
August 26th, 2015 by Robyn Purchia
Originally published on Eden Keeper.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country known for the extravagance and luxury its oil exports have funded. It is also a country known for the strong Muslim faith of its people and the government's, sometimes scary, adherence to Islamic traditions. And now this oil-rich, traditional country is becoming a place where new green, technology can flourish.
An Economy Pumped From Desert Wells
The UAE has come a long way from the days when it was a desert inhabited by nomadic Bedouin tribes, fishing villages, and date farms. After the first commercially viable oil field was identified in October 27, 1960, government revenues from oil production grew rapidly and Abu Dhabi rapidly developed from a small kingdom on the Arabian Peninsula to the booming center of tourism and commerce that it is now.
Technology has always been a key driver of the UAE's economic success. The introduction of a "smart" field system allowed for individual wells to be controlled by computer from a head office. And initiatives, such as the pilot scheme for carbon-dioxide injection in the Rumaitha field, have been developed to increase total production and allow for a greater percentage of the reserves to be recovered.
Shifting to a New, Green Economy
Despite the success of its oil fields, the UAE has maintained an economy that is not solely reliant on oil and gas revenues. Trade, tourism, real estate, and construction are large sectors of the UAE's economy, most notably in Dubai. And the UAE is also shifting itself to a new, green economy.
In January 2012, the UAE Green Growth Strategy was launched by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Strategy provides national and emirate-level plans for transforming the national economy to a greener economy and calls for a 30 percent energy reduction by 2030. Both public and private initiatives are growing in support of the Strategy and significant progress is being made to green the UAE.
Islamic Support of Green Measures
Islam is official religion of the UAE — the religion of its people and its government. The UAE's judicial system is derived from elements of Sharia law, which make it legal to flog people who violate religious tenets such as premarital sex, alcohol consumption, and even kissing in public. Apostasy is a crime punishable by death. And during Ramadan, it is illegal for Muslims and non-Muslims to pubicly eat, drink, or smoke between sunrise and sunset.
Although, the UAE is committed to upholding traditional Islamic values, the country's Muslims are also very environmental. Environmental teachings in the Qur'an emphasize respect for all living things. And Muhammad lived a frugal life, conserved water, and expressed his delight in creation. There is no apparent conflict for Muslims in the UAE between the tradition associated with their faith and the progress of the green economy.
With more than 5,000 mosques in the UAE, developing technology to conserve energy and protect the environment, while maintaining the comfort of worshippers is growing quickly. Dubai premiered a new eco-mosque last year and mosques and prayer sites are set to receive energy retrofits as part of a "green mosque" project underway in the UAE.
Honeywell Is Helping Mosques Become Sustainable
The company, Honeywell, only serves as the most recent example of how pivate technology companies are capitalizing on the connection between faith and sustainability in the UAE. Noticing that mosques often have large, open interior spaces and are difficult to cool, especially in the summer, Honeywell wanted to design a thermostat that would ensure a comfortable and energy-efficient environment five times a day during prayer time.
To address the challenge, Honeywell customized the VisionPRO 8000 Mosque Thermostat to keep temperatures in mosques at optimal levels. The thermostats automatically lower the temperature of the mosque during prayer times using a feature called "auto-azan," which detects what time it is according to the mosque's location. The mosque is cool when its crowded, and saves energy when the building is less occupied.
"Having an automated thermostat [that] maintains different temperatures during different times of the day, or [that] turns on or off at prescribed times, is not new," said Dilip Sinha, regional manager of Environmental & Combustion Controls for Honeywell Middle East. "Having that technology programmed to automatically calculate prayer time year-round is new and very different — especially when it can raise and lower temperatures to mirror the footfall of worshippers coming in to pray."
Earlier this year, the government of Dubai officially accredited Honeywell as a key energy service company with the necessary expertise and technology required to support the UAE's ambitions of becoming a green economy world leader through advanced energy efficiency solutions.
The UAE Doesn't Fear the Future
If one thing is clear from the UAE's rapid success, it's that its government does not fear the future. Yes, oil and gas production is a big part of its economy. Yes, religious tradition is important to its people. But, yes, the new, green economy makes money and promotes religious stewardship.
As an American, its hard not to compare the UAE's forward-thinking economic agenda with our desperate clinging to an old, fossil fuel-based economy. As conservative politicians in the United States continue to make the argument that things that are good for the environment are bad for people and profits, you have to wonder what evidence they have. Do they see what's happening in the UAE? What does the UAE have that the United States doesn't?
Perhaps an illogical fear of the future.
Image: Asim Bharwani on Flickr.
Reprinted with permission.
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Hi everybody, this week's Warrior Mum is introduced by Lesley, who is a midwife already featured in the WM series and I can assure you it's another brilliant post!
You're married to the lovely Bob; second time for both of you, tell us about your early years together and the birth of your first child.
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You've both been handed a question mark during your antenatal checks, how did you prepare?
We shrugged off a 1/297 nuchal fold 'risk' (we now say 'chance' or 'likelihood') of having a baby with Down's Syndrome as 'not bad for my age', (35) and clung to the notion that a healthy, clean-living, vitamin-taking woman would, of course, be expecting another healthy baby.
What a shock for both of you, such a sudden birth. Tell us more about the arrival of your second child and the journey that awaited you.
You must have come across an array of professionals at this point, I'm sure some stood out more than others.
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Cybercrime has affected one in five New Zealanders, but the number of people taking security measures is going down, according to a research out Monday.
The research found that 20 percent of New Zealanders had been affected by cybercrime last year, and this figure rose to 72 percent when spam and suspicious e-mails were included, Communications Minister Amy Adams said in a statement.
However, smart practice was slipping with just 64 percent of people updating or installing security software compared with 70 percent last year.
The proportion of people taking other security proportions, such as changing passwords, ensuring they used a secure connection, and checking social media privacy settings was also down.
Lack of knowledge remained a barrier to taking precautions, with 41 percent of those who did not regularly take steps say it was a barrier to doing so — up from 32 percent in 2014.
Only 17 percent of New Zealanders said they had received training or advice about cyber security at work despite grappling with cyber security issues, said Adams.
"At a global cost of around 600 billion NZ dollars (429.96 billion US dollars) a year, cybercrime is now bigger than the global drugs trade. All employers and employees should understand their role in protecting the information that belongs to their workplace," said Adams.
"Phishing e-mails and ransomware are increasing, and employees are key to preventing security incidents in the workplace," she said.
"It is imperative New Zealanders are aware of cyber risks and take simple steps to protect themselves, including creating strong passwords, keeping a look out for suspicious, unsolicited emails, and thinking before they click."


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thelostyears wrote:My friend told me a few weeks ago. When he finished watching the end of eva. He was depressed for 4 weeks until he was back to himself again. It was scary. 4 weeks is a long time.
At the end, he realized it was only an anime.
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if you have flcl dvd 1 (by SP), there's a commentary there and they've talked about the 2nd ep. FiSta which is kind of related to the event in U.S. where a guy murdered somebody coz he mistook the person for a game "dungeons and dragons".
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A new degree program in communications has been introduced at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's undergraduate school, Spurgeon College.
The B.A. in communications, is "specifically designed to equip students to expand the footprint of Christ's Kingdom no matter what industry, vocation or geographical location they find themselves in," the seminary stated in a news release.
The 120-credit hour program includes ministry core courses such as biblical studies and Christian ministry intertwined with training in journalism, public relations, rhetoric, visual communications and other communications-related vocations.
"When we speak of Spurgeon College existing 'For the Kingdom,' offering a bachelor's degree in communications is one of the ways we can fulfill that mission," MBTS President Jason Allen said. "In a world filled with questions surrounding the credibility and truthfulness in many areas of communications, most notably journalism, this degree track will instill training and application from a Christian worldview for our students that will be rich in credibility, ethics and accuracy.
"Through these studies, students can take the skills they've learned and apply them in bivocational ministry from most anywhere in the world. This enables us to fulfill the Acts 1:8 mandate of taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth."
The degree is fully accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and students can earn their degree at Spurgeon College's Kansas City campus, completely online or through a combination of online and on-campus classes.
Spurgeon College dean Sam Bierig noted that just as Charles H. Spurgeon helped found more than 60 ministries that had great social and cultural impact, so also Midwestern wants to train students who will be engagers of the public sphere.
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RICHMOND, Va. – Kaelyn O'Brien (Woodbridge, Va./Woodbridge), Qairo Bentley (Denver, Colo./Denver East) and Veronica Brod Farias (Porto Alegre, Brazil/Martin Luther) have signed National Letters of Intent to join the VCU Volleyball program in 2019, Rams' Head Coach Jody Rogers announced Tuesday.
"This group of three will enhance the depth of talent that we return in 2019," said Rogers. "Kaelyn O'Brien, Qairo Bentley, and Veronica Brod Farias. Each of them comes with the desire, attitude, energy, and expectations that will continue to foster our culture here at VCU. They are accomplished student-athletes that I believe will compete and challenge our gym immediately. As a coach, I look forward to seeing these young ladies grow daily while embodying what it takes to be a great teammate."
Here's a look at VCU's class of 2019:
Kaelyn O'Brien l 6-1 l Setter l Woodbridge, Va./Woodbridge (Metro Volleyball Club)
Fast Facts: All-Cardinal District Player of the Year… All-6A Region
Coach Rogers on O'Brien: "Kaelyn possess a desire to better herself everyday. Being a 6-foot, left-handed setter, she adds an offensive threat. Her ability to run a fast-paced offense with tempo will compliment our system well. She's a tough kid who can handle pressure and we are looking forward to seeing that grow and translate to the next level."
Qairo Bentley l 6-0 l Outside Hitter l Denver, Colo./Denver East
Fast Facts: Class 5A All-State First Team… Led Denver East in kills and was among team leaders in digs.
Coach Rogers on Bentley: "Qairo Bentley is a fierce competitor. Her ability to play six rotations will be an immediate asset to our program. Her hate-to-lose attitude and drive will magnify the culture we have already established here at VCU."
Veronica Brod Farias l 6-1 l Middle Blocker l Porto Alegre, Brazil/Central Florida CC
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Expecting twin girls? Congratulations, but get to work because that means there are less than nine months to find two cute and clever but unique names. One such name is tough enough to choose, but two that sound good and look good together can be tricky. That's a huge responsibility and one moms don't want to take lightly because names are so important in today's society. Just imagine, a child could be admired, favored and socially accepted or bullied and teased all based on the names chosen for them. That, unfortunately, is a fact of life. Although that scenario would be any parent's nightmare, it is something that can be avoided if planned ahead.
Remember, girls will only be babies for a short period of their lives, so mom needs to choose names that will grow gracefully with them into their teens and adulthood. Daughters may even thank mom someday for taking the time to research their names. Probably not as teenagers, but maybe as adults. Here is a list of 25 adorable and clever pairs of names for twin girls for inspiration. Some are classic, traditional and beautiful, others more modern and trendy. Take a pick!
25 Lily & Rose
Let's move away from the more traditional and inspirational names into the themed names. Lily and Rose have recently made it onto the popular list for girls names. Together they make an even stronger impact which works well if choosing names for twins. This pairing of floral names is especially significant if you happen to be a lover of flowers or nature in general. As names and flowers both Lily and Rose are symbols of beauty, purity and innocence. That makes them very feminine choices for names.
Also short and sweet, Lily and Rose are names that are both easy to pronounce and write. That's important for babies and kindergarten kids struggling to pronounce and spell their names. No nicknames are required here. Another bonus if you end up with the names Lily and Rose? These names are not too cutesy that they would be embarrassing as teens or adults either.
24 Luna & Stella
If astronomy is your passion, Luna and Stella may be the perfect names for your twin girls. Derived from the Latin words for the moon and the stars respectively, your daughters will surely realize you love them to the moon (and stars) and back. Also popular names in the ancient stories of Greek mythology, Luna and Stella are strong and powerful names, yet still very feminine.
Paul McCartney, Melanie Griffith and Tori Spelling all have daughters named Stella. Ellen Pompeo (AKA Meredith Grey), Chrissy Teigen (with John Legend) and Penelope Cruz chose the name Luna for their daughters. All of these celebrities cannot be wrong!
No nicknames or short forms are necessary with this choice of names which is an added bonus and something to take into consideration. This pair of names is also one that will be suitable and manageable for babies, as well as teens, and adults.
23 Heaven & Nevaeh
Yet another ancient and Biblical themed pairing of names you might want to consider, Heaven and Nevaeh are a bit fancier and a lot more complicated. Nevaeh, in case you haven't noticed, is Heaven spelled backwards. How cute is that? Cute and very unique.
A bit harder for babies and children to pronounce, spell and write, these names are still on the popular list of baby names today. Can't you just picture a kid explaining to a new friend or teacher that their name is backwards for heaven? Especially if their twin Heaven is standing right beside them.
Teens and adults would probably admire and appreciate the significance of the names more. As your daughters will spend a great deal more years in the teen and adult category, this pair of names might still be a consideration. The first ten years might be tricky though.
22 Meena & Leena
While we are still on the theme based portion of the list, Meena and Leena might catch your fancy. Rhyming names with lots of letters in common appear to be popular for choices of twin names, especially for girls.
Meena is a Hindu name for a semi-precious stone or a bird. Leena means soft and delicate in Islamic regions. Both are names of Hindu princesses. What girl does not want to be named after a princess? If you plan to treat your daughters like princesses, (and who doesn't?) you might as well name them after princesses.
Neither name is known to have shorter versions or nicknames associated with it. This should be considered a bonus, as the names are fairly short and easy for kids, teens and adults alike to pronounce and spell. You could try Me and Lee.
21 Summer & Autumn
Nature lovers might be interested in the increasingly popular names Summer and Autumn as a pair of names for their twin girls. If you like girls' names that are feminine as well as elegant, Summer and Autumn roll off the tongue quite nicely. Are you expecting your twins midway between summer and autumn? Or perhaps during a summer that feels like autumn or an autumn that feels more like summer? This pair of names might just be for you!
Both unique and trendy, these names would transition well from the baby stage to teenaged years and onto adulthood with ease. Neither name would require a nickname or shortened version either.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a daughter named Summer as does Christina Aguilera. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jermaine Jackson both have daughters named Autumn, just not together. Take your cue from these celebrities and consider Summer and Autumn for your twin girls.
20 London & Paris
One more themed pairing, this one might appeal best to world travellers. London and Paris are two of the most famous cities and tourist destinations in the world. Everyone knows that fact, but less well known is the fact that these names are at the top of the popularity list for girls' names.
Easy to spell, pronounce and write, this pair of names would be ideal for babies, teens and adults alike. No known nicknames or short versions are to be found, not that either London or Paris need them. Carson Daly has a daughter named London and Cathy Hilton has a daughter named Paris. Although Paris Hilton is probably more famous than her mother.
Name your twin girls London and Paris and you may give them the travelling bug and turn them into world travellers themselves. What a glamorous, unique and elegant pair of names!
19 Anna & Elsa
This exciting and unique pair of names comes from a very popular children's movie. Anyone with young children knows that Anna and Elsa are the adorable main characters of the Disney hit movie sensation Frozen. Although they are not twins, the sisters in this movie share a very close relationship. Like their names, both sisters are strong minded, attractive and very personable.
Anna is the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah and Elsa is the German form of the name Elizabeth. Anna and Elsa are both short and sweet names that are easy to pronounce, spell and write, all important considerations for you. Another bonus is the fact that neither name would require a shortened version or nickname.
Disney moves are always a hit, so are the names Anna and Elsa. Your twin girls will love knowing they are named after such classic Disney characters. Who wouldn't?
18 Arya & Cersei
The last themed pair of names, Arya and Cersei come from the hit television series Game of Thrones. For those of you not familiar with the show it is best explained as a fantasy drama that takes place on fictional continents with noble families fighting for control of their kingdoms.
If you watch the show you will recognize that the women are depicted as fiercely strong, determined characters. Arya is based on the traditional Persian, Hebrew, and Italian name Aria, which also refers to a portion of an opera. Cersei is based on Circe, a sorceress and goddess from the ancient Greek Homer's Odyssey.
No need for short versions or nicknames for Arya and Cersei, which is good because there are probably not any suggested. There are no known celebrities that have named their babies Arya or Cersei either. Yet. You can beat them to it and start the trend.
17 Katherine & Elizabeth
If traditional names are your thing, you cannot possibly go wrong with these old English, very regal and ultra feminine names. Katherine and its other popular versions such as Catherine and Kathryn are all derived from one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the Greek language the name is associated with the adjective "pure." If too formal for a baby, Katherine can be shortened to nicknames Kate, Katie, Kathy, and Kat. These shorter versions are also popular with teens.
Elizabeth is the name best known as a fixture in the long line of English queens. The name Elizabeth can also be spelled with an "s" in the middle resulting in Elisabeth. It is derived from the Hebrew word for "oath of God." If you feel Elizabeth is too fancy for everyday life, especially as a baby, lots of shorter versions or nicknames are very popular too. They include Liz, Betty, Beth, Eliza or Liza.
16 Gabriella & Isabella
Also very feminine and regal sounding, Gabriella and Isabella are names that traditional parents often lean toward. Although both are of Italian descent, they are widely used around the world. From Queens and Saints in Spain, France and England to ships, places, and even hurricanes elsewhere around the globe, Gabriella and Isabella are most impressive names.
These two names may also seem a bit too long and complicated for babies or toddlers. Imagine learning to write and spell either name in kindergarten! To ease your daughters into their full names a cute nickname for each of them might be an option to consider. Gabriella can temporarily become Gaby, Gella, Gigi, Brie, Brielle or Ella. Isabella can easily be shortened to nicknames like Izzy, Ella or Bella. Either way, the short versions or the long forms, the names are gorgeous. Even teenagers will approve of these strikingly attractive and elegant names.
15 Grace & Honor
Two more definitely feminine names, Grace and Honor stand for two qualities or character traits you hope your daughters possess. Talk about trying to steer your kids in the right direction. Why not? They should end up as solid, upstanding citizens someday with these names. If not, you certainly cannot be blamed for not trying. If only parenting was that simple where names could be used to determine your children's strengths and weaknesses.
The downside of both of these names is that neither have known nicknames, but both are short enough to not need any. Although Grace and Honor are not your typical baby names, they would be perfect names for your teenaged and adult daughters. They are babies for such a short period in their lives that many people believe it is much more important to choose names that will be suitable for teens and adults.
14 Hope & Faith
Another set of names that go hand in hand, Hope and Faith are feminine and cute, yet short and sweet. These two motivational names are perfect for parents looking for a promising future instead of seeking inspiration from the past. Not that there is anything wrong with historical names, but who does not want to have hope and faith in their children's futures?
The names Hope and Faith are so popular they are used interchangeably in many other languages too. Vera, Nadia, Nadine, Laelynn, Asha, Ashia, Violet, and Charisse are just a few of the many variations of Hope and Faith. For some reason the two names are often used for fictitious characters on soap operas too.
The bonus if you choose the names Hope and Faith for your twin daughters? You won't be needing nicknames! These names are perfectly and equally suitable for babies, teens and adults.
13 Kendall & Kylie
If you are at all familiar with reality television and social media you will know who Kendall and Kylie Jenner are. Related by marriage to the Kardashian clan, (they all share the same mother) these two beautiful young ladies have taken the world by storm in the modelling and makeup world respectively. These sisters are not twins, but obviously very close to each other in age, ambition and even appearance.
If you are impressed by the Jenner sisters' success, popularity, talent and beauty, Kendall and Kylie might be the names you are seeking for your twin girls. Even if you are not impressed much by the Kardashian and Jenner clans, you have to agree Kendall and Kylie are cute names!
12 Abbie & Emma
Moving away from the themed names, Abbie and Emma are the first pair of cute and old fashioned names popular today for the way they sound. Although Abbie is short for Abigail, the pairing of Abbie and Emma has a much nicer ring to it. That's because two syllables rather than three create a softer sounding combination, especially when one syllable consists of vowels.
Abigail (and Abbie) is derived from the Hebrew meaning "father's joy." Emma, on the other hand has German roots and means "universal." Abbie could also be spelled with a "y" instead of "ie" transforming it to Abby. Emma could be short for Emmaline, Emmalee, or Emmalyn, much more formal sounding names.
Although the longer versions are pretty, Emma still sounds better with Abbie. They are modern with an old fashioned twist. These names, whichever version you choose, are cute and adorable for babies, yet still appropriate for teens and adults.
11 Erin & Ellen
Another cute pairing, also with two syllables in each name, Erin and Ellen are both on the popular list of girls names. For some reason, many adorable pairings are of names starting with a vowel. Possibly because this imparts a softer, feminine sound to the names.
The name Erin has Irish roots and actually means "Ireland" but is also popular elsewhere around the world. Although Ellen used to be just a short form of Eleanor and Helen, the short version has taken over in popularity. Ellen has Greek roots and means "torch or bright light."
Whatever the reason, these two names go hand in hand, perfect for a set of twin girls. Erin and Ellen could also be modified a bit to Eryn and Ellyn for a different or unique twist on classic names. Although your girls might be saying Erin or Ellen with a y for the rest of their lives.
10 Ava & Ella
There is definitely something about girls names starting and or ending with vowels, and this adorable pair is no exception. For twins the vowels should be the same as they are here. This pairing of Ava and Ella works because the names just sound so smooth together.
Derived from the much older names of Eve or Eva and Eleanor, the modern versions are more popular today. Heather Locklear, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman and Martina McBride all agree. They all named their daughters Ava. Ben Stiller, Alex Rodriguez and John Travolta all have daughters named Ella.
This duo is a modern twist on classical tradition. The names are cute and simple enough for babies, yet modern and sophisticated enough for teens and adults too. You won't have to worry about people shortening your girls' names with nicknames either. These names are perfect that way they are!
9 Olivia & Sophia
This classically beautiful Italian set of names is popular too for girls names. Once again the vowels soften the names, this time at the end of the name instead of the beginning. These names are a bit more sophisticated and feminine than the shorter, cute names. They do sound and look great together, perfect for a pair of twins.
Sophia is Greek for "wisdom" and Olivia is Latin for "olive tree." Very different meanings and origins, but great sounding together. Too bad you couldn't put off naming your daughters until you could tell which name suited which personality.
If necessary, maybe not even intentionally, the names might be shortened to nicknames such as Liv and Soph, Sofia or Sophie. Sophie is a completely different name though, more of a French version instead of Italian. Be careful there, Olivia and Sophie does not have the same glamorous ring as Olivia and Sophia.
8 Arianna & Brianna
Arianna and Brianna are elegant and beautiful, although a mouthful when paired together. Another popular variation is created by switching the "i" for "y" in both names resulting in Aryanna and Bryanna.
The name Arianna has Greek roots meaning "holy or chaste" while Brianna is Irish and means "strong." Obviously Brianna is derived from the masculine version of Brian. If Dad's name or your maiden name is Bryan or Brian, the feminine namesake might just be the touching tribute you are looking for.
Arianna and Brianna might be a bit too rhyming for some tastes, although could be shortened to Ari and Bri. If you are a fan of nicknames, especially for babies, this adorable combination might work for you. As teens and adults, your girls could revert back to the long forms for extra sophistication they would appreciate at that stage.
7 Alice & Freya
Alice and Freya are breaking the cute and matching rules for names of twins. They obviously do not rhyme or even look alike, but they do have similar meanings to their names. Believe it or not, not everyone looks for cute and matching names for their twins. Sometimes unique trumps cute.
Alice comes from Germany where it means "sweet" as well as France where it means "nobility." Other versions include Adelaide, Alicia, and Alison. Although a common name in ancient mythology, Freya is of Scandinavian descent meaning "noble lady." Other versions include Frea, Freyja, and Fraya.
So, if you are looking for an old fashioned, yet increasingly popular pair of names that do not rhyme or have a lot of letters in common, this pairing may be for you. Definitely unique, but not so cute, Alice and Freya are as popular now as they were years ago.
6 Chloe & Zoe
Another rhyming pair of names, Chloe and Zoe are also cute with that soft vowel sound at the end. Another popular version of Chloe is spelled with a "K" as in Khloe, that other Kardashian reality TV and social media celebrity.
Donald Trump Junior and Olivia Newton John have daughters named Chloe. Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet named their daughter Zoe, as did Samuel L. Jackson and Randy Jackson. The last two are not the same Zoe though, although both Zoe Jacksons.
Chloe (or Khloe) comes from the Greek goddess of fertility. In the Bible it means "young green shoot." Zoe means "life" in Greek with a Biblical connection to the Hebrew name Eve.
Chloe and Zoe are popular, short and sweet names for babies. They are also simple and easy names for parents of twin girls. Don't worry about unsolicited nicknames, they don't need any. An added benefit is that they are also dramatic enough for teens, and plenty sophisticated for adults.
5 Haylee & Kaylee
There is something about rhyming names that is popular for naming twins. There appears to be a growing trend for matching and rhyming names with a pair of vowels at the beginning or end. Haylee and Kaylee checks off all of those features. This pair could be switched up to Hailey and Kailey, or even Haley and Kaley.
The name Hailey comes from the name of an English village and means "mown hay" Eminem named his daughter Hailie as did Stephen (Alec's brother) Baldwin. Kaylee or Kailey comes from the Anglicized version of the Irish name Caol, meaning "slender."
The downside of these names is the shortened names or nicknames that might pop up. Hay and Kay, Hail and Kail, Hale and Kale, you get the picture. Not sure you want your daughter named after a green vegetable, even though it claims to be a superfood.
4 Mia & Mya
Mia and Mya make an adorable couple of names for a few reasons. Short names, with the same vowel at the end and the same letter at the beginning, these names do look and sound awesome together.
Mia appears to have lots of meanings and origins. In Scandinavia it is a short form of Maria. In Latin and Italian it means "rebellion." In Israel and America Mia is a female version of Michael. Mya comes from the Greek name Maya which translates to "great."
Since the name Mia is currently often mispronounced as Mya (with a long i sound) it may be a confusing combination. On the other hand, the pair of them together may sort out the problem. Either way, the names are suitable and elegant for babies, teens and adults alike. Another bonus is no nicknames to deal with.
3 Hannah & Haley
These two names are not much alike in their meaning, but sound great together. They are yet another break from the cute and obvious pairings of names popular today. Like the other popular female names, the vowels at the end of each add a certain "je ne sais quoi" or flare.
Hannah is of Hebrew descent, meaning "grace." Haley on the other hand, is of Irish descent, meaning "ingenious." Like many mixed families today, these two names represent different qualities that blend well together.
Mel Gibson named his daughter Hannah and so did Kate Gosselin, at least one of her eight kids. As mentioned above, Eminem and Stephen Baldwin preferred versions of Haley for their daughters.
For those of you that do not like the matchiness of the other choices, this one might be for you. A mating of old fashioned and modern, Hannah and Haley would be adorable for babies, but still attractive for teens and adults.
2 Eden & Eve
This pair of names is perfect for parents wishing to focus on a Biblical theme. Everyone knows the Bible story of Adam and Eve as the first two people in the Barden of Eden. Both Eden and Eve or Eva are very popular girls names today.
The fact that the names Eden and Eve are strong and feminine is the reason they are so popular. That and the fact that for some reason many celebrities (and non celebrities too) are opting for a connection to nature when selecting names for their offspring. Perhaps that is an attempt at channeling their "green" side in our fight against climate change.
Short names that are easy to pronounce, spell and write are great for babies and children. They also transition well into teenaged and adult years. Paired together for twins, Eden and Eve is a fantastic choice of names, sure to be admired by all.
1 Makayla & Makenzie
At the top of the list, this unique pair of names is adorable, modern and very popular. Makayla and Makenzie both look and sound awesome together. They don't rhyme and are not really cute, but what they lack in cuteness, they make up for in style.
Makayla is of English and German origin coming from the version spelled Michaela. Makenzie has a Scottish background with the original version spelled Mackenzie. The use of "Mak" at the beginning of both names makes this more modern version of Makayla and Makenzie work.
The names are strong, historical yet modern, and best of all, unique. As babies the names could be shortened to cuteness of Kayla and Kenzie to differentiate between your twins. If so, teens and adults will most likely revert back to the longer, less cute, more unique, trendier versions.
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Looks like we can expect Apple's popular little players to throw away their hard drives for good.
The iPod mini is swapping its trusty old hard drives for Flash memory, if industry sources are to be believed. What's more, we shouldn't have long to wait for them either.
The details of the "confirmed reports" are thus: Flash based 4GB, 6GB and 8GB minis that are roughly 20-25 per cent smaller than the current generation. Screens will be colour, with higher resolutions (176 x 132 compared to 138 x 110), but 0.2in smaller. Battery life will increase given the more efficient storage media, though some of the potential gains will be swallowed up by the upgraded display and reduced dimensions. Pricing for the 4GB and 6GB models is likely to remain the same as today's street prices (£139/£169 respectively), with the 8GB edition substantially more ($299 US, so at least £200 on these shores – putting it dangerously close to a 20GB iPod).
At the same time Apple looks set to boost its shuffle player to 2GB, which should have a positive knock on effect for the 512MB and 1GB models below it. The improvements to both lines could appear before the end of September.
Now, whether these reports bear fruit or not (and there are strong indications that they will), it seems clear that it has a lot to do with the exponential advances in Flash memory in general, and the massive price cuts of Flash memory producer (and Apple supplier) Samsung in particular. In fact, given the growth rates of the sector in the last 18 months, it is not unrealistic to expect 20GB Flash iPods circa 2007. For now though, let's just be happy with this highly encouraging news.
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It's been exactly 3 months since I've left my beautiful Kauai. It has become a home away from home a beautiful abundant place on God's gracious earth with amazing people and friends, fabulous food, wonderful hospitality and a mindset, a way of living that is now a part of me. Since I've come home I've replaced clean air, moist skin, ocean waves and the adventure of being in lush jungle to the good old Utah inversion and city air, dry desert skin, loud rambunctious children, laundry and pure joy!
Not quite sure you see the parallel?
Most people come from a dreamy vacation and have a month hangover and a 3 month withdrawal period before they can adjust coming back to "real life" learning "coping" skills to just get through the day. Now to be honest I'm a natural worrier, think and then worry, worry and then think back and forth creating an internal Armageddon on a daily basis. I used to say sometimes…"You do not want to live in this head of mine some days!" But over the past few years I've come realize that whatever the situation, whatever the challenge, whatever the slump you may "think" you are experiencing…there is a CHOICE in every moment of everyday to create a personal Kauai. We have control of our thoughts…it is the one thing that God gave us; a personal connection that through Spirit we have everything we need. Everything we need to create a personal Kauai is right between our ears!
While visiting Kauai this last time for the 2nd annual Master Key Retreat I was out running along the beach. It was a dark overcast morning before most people were even out of bed. The usual 5am alarm clock roosters were running all over the island and I was just enjoying the sound of the waves…it was the calm before the storm. I got about a mile and a half into my run when the winds came up and the waves turned into giant white caps; mother-nature showing off her power as the waves would crash into the sandy shoreline. It literally was as if someone opened up a faucet and it was coming down directly on me….yet in that torrential downpour with soggy running shoes and squishy socks I was completely happy and willingly I turned my head upward and just let the rain come down. The the important thing is the parallel we can draw from that story.
How many times during a rainstorm or downpour in our lives do we shun from the rain trying to put up umbrellas and wonder, why is this happening to me? Why can't anything just go right? Or
In that moment another little moment of wisdom came to me that it is my choice…to change my mind to see that moment…to see every moment as a complete miracle or as an inconvenience, disaster, annoyance, frustration… all my choice.
Personal Kauai or desert wasteland? …All my choice…
Fear and doubt are the fruits of control. When we let go of our need to control everything in life and trust then can we let down the umbrella and receive.
This doesn't mean that every day is going to be perfect and a "dream" vacation. Challenges and experiences are here for us to grow and sometimes things happen in life that are just stinking hard. The caveat…how they shape and mold us are a conscious or even a subconscious choice every single time.
With a couple of daily exercises I've come to realize how freaking amazing my life is even amongst challenges: injuries, lost jobs, stress about work, worrying about selling a house, anxiety about moving a house full of stuff, business, economy, politics, sick kids, spilled food on the clean floor and the mounds of endless laundry ….sound familiar? The choice we have is in repentance…I know you your thinking what?
We have the opportunity to have a repentant mind set and to practice again and again being perfected in the progression of practice. You see in Greek (because the root of all words come from the Greek language…haha…see if you can guess where that one comes from) Repentance denotes a change of mind or a fresh view. This was such a beautiful epiphany for me…life is about making choices that give us a slight change of mind…in fact so slight that it takes only 1 billionth of a volt of electricity to take on a new view or change of mind to start creating YOUR personal Kauai on a daily basis!
For me these 3 daily things have been the key to creating that slight change in my mindset to bring that fresh and abundant view to life. These are simple and they take very little time. Some of these may not be new to you but it was through creating the HABIT that these actually stuck for me. I've learned through this amazing course that I'm apart of, called the Master Key Mastermind Alliance that…
Show gratitude everyday and everybody knows that if it isn't written down it isn't true. So whether it's a journal, index cards, or a gratitude poster show gratitude for at least 3 things every day. Studies show that people who have gratitude and show it everyday are 37% more happy on a daily basis.
Meditation and prayer daily is vital…to commune and collaborate with your higher power. Individuals that consistently find stillness have more clear minds and are more focused in the efforts, tasks and goals on a daily, monthly, yearly basis stringing together a lifetime of knowing who you are, what you want and where you are going in life.
Reading regularly the 7 Laws of the mind. These laws are Universal truths and they speak truth to me personally. When I found these laws through the Master Key Experience that I mentioned earlier I knew that these were true principles to live by and they have CHANGED my life! Read them regularly and often.
We cannot think about 2 things at the same time. If a negative thought enters your mind – try to think about Source/Universe/Higher Power/God instead. If that is too big a reach at the time, use any fond memory or other pleasant thought. Watch we resist persists. The Master Teacher said, "Resist not evil" – meaning don't resist it but instead turn from it and think about something else instead.
Mental effort defeats itself – It's the exact opposite of physical effort. A relaxed, calm state of mind is the only doorway to mental progress. Relaxation of thought is the only access to Infinite Intelligence.
Practice makes perfect. Our bewilderment of magnificence in others, upon further inspection we find is really just practice. With practice of the correct things, we improve on the other 6 Laws of the mind.
To access the Divine and connect the subconscious to the Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent Creator we must forgive everyone and anyone to clear the channel. There can be no connection to the Divine mind where anger or resentment against a brother or sister justified or not, exists.
Thought is a combination of ideation and feeling. We can attach any feeling to a thought we want.
As soon as the subconscious accepts an idea it becomes a demand and it works constantly, 24-7, to manifest that demand – accessing a reservoir of infinite resources.
Whatever we think about grows. What we forget atrophies.
These three simple things are a great place to start. Most people realize there is so much knowledge and truth…in fact it's completely abundant! But knowledge isn't power as the old saying goes…it is actually the APPLICATION of knowledge through a working plan of action that makes things a reality.
Inspire-Do it now…your Personal Kauai is waiting!


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Does inconsistent-handedness lead to a better memory or does a better memory lead to inconsistent-handedness?
Date on Senior Honors Thesis
Document Type
Senior Honors Thesis
Psychological and Brain Sciences
Degree Program
College of Arts and Sciences
Author's Keywords
Handedness; Memory; Inconsistent-handedness; Edinburg Handedness Inventory
The purpose of the study is measure the effect of handedness and hand use on memory for how specific tasks were performed. The hypothesis of the present study is that inconsistent-handers will have better memory than consistent-handers for the hand or hands they used to perform tasks. Data analysis was preformed on 30 inconsistent-handers and 45 consistent-handers, as classified by the modified Edinburg Handedness Inventory. Tasks were performed in five different hand-use conditions: always left, usually left, no preference, usually right, and always right. The results were that both consistency of handedness and hand use had an effect on memory. The implication is that inconsistent-handers may be classified as such because they are better at remembering how they performed tasks to begin with.
Recommended Citation
Carris, Emily K., "Does inconsistent-handedness lead to a better memory or does a better memory lead to inconsistent-handedness?" (2012). College of Arts & Sciences Senior Honors Theses. Paper 2.


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Friday, June 11, 2010
Exotic Frogs Thrive In Redbush Tea
You can't make up stuff this good. You really can't. If you were looking for a new use for South African rooibos, an herbal beverage that's popular for drinking and for use in cosmetics, you've got it.
Apparently some "amphibian keepers" in England have determined that the "fungus-beating antioxidants" in rooibos made it ideal for raising exotic frogs. It's all detailed in this article - Exotic Frogs Reared In Redbush Tea In Gloucestershire.
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Mar 12, 2011
As one of the 3 original founders of the MIT Entrepreneurship Review, I have a unique perspective on the startup phase of the organization. I remember the 80-hour weeks (plus a full class schedule!), sleepless nights thinking about making the organization better, and the sometimes painful consensus-driven decisions. I recall worrying about failure regularly and assuring my family I was still alive in a 3-word email ("not dead… yet"). Many times it seemed like we were pushing a boulder up a hill and just when we got it to the top we realized it was just a tiny landing and we had further to go. We put in months and months of hard work and were never sure we would see success, especially after the site failed to launch 3 times… All of this reaffirmed one key thing in my mind: Startups suck. They eat up all your time, control all your mindshare, and dominate your life. There is no escaping this truth; ask any entrepreneur and he or she will tell you that startups suck.
But while startups may suck, there is no other institution in the world that accelerates personal growth, delivers immense satisfaction in accomplishment, and builds strong personal relationships quite like a startup. A startup is an adventure of the grandest kind filled with excitement, challenge, and victory. So given that a startup will be filled with things you do not love doing, how do you enjoy it along the way? Here are a few key insights I gained from working with my fellow founders of the MIT Entrepreneurship Review.
1. Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster, so enjoy the ride
James Taylor said, "The secret o' life is enjoying the passage of time." This is completely true of entrepreneurship. The highs will be high and the lows will be low, so learn to enjoy them all. Some may say that you need to learn how to remain even-keeled so you are not affected by the ups and downs. While this may be true to some extent, if you are not riding high on the highs, your employees will read that as a lack of enthusiasm and passion. That is something you cannot afford. Instead, be unflappable in adversity and ecstatic in the highs. (See #3 for the importance of energy.)
2. Get a partner to share the experience with
Some say that being an entrepreneur is a lonely existence. This is typically because the one who has the most to lose, the founder, experiences the rollercoaster most acutely. With a partner, however, you can share in the emotional rollercoaster and help each other cope, supporting each other in the tough times and congratulating each other in the good times.
Also, work with people who challenge and respect you. They do not have to be your best friends, although they may become so over time. Nor do they have to be similar to you. In fact, the more diverse you are, the more interesting the ride will be. Make sure that you challenge each other in every way possible and learn how to appreciate the challenge. You will be better for it.
3. There is no substitute for energy (so bring it, find it, hire it, sustain it)
Generally enthusiastic people are rare. I am lucky in that one of my fellow founders, Erdin Beshimov, is the most enthusiastic person on the face of the planet. (He was thusly named The Erdinator.) But if you are not a "generally enthusiastic" person, hire or partner with one. If you cannot do either of those, you need to find the energy needed to run the company. I do not mean that you need energy for the actions of running the company, but as the founder, you are like the sun to the earth. You provide all the energy to power the organization. If you lack it, so will your organization. As plants die quickly without the sun, so will your business. Dig deep, be passionate, and do not fear showing your emotions a little more than usual.
Once your organization has the right level of energy, you need to figure out how to sustain it. Some ideas include social gatherings outside of work, a fun and lively work environment, and humor on the job.
4. Take joy in the little victories and have fun!
Sometimes these are the only victories you see for a long time… maybe ever. Enjoy them while they are here! If you are not enjoying your startup, change the situation so that you are. Higher revenue and better performance are only temporary bumps in the "fun-ness." But joy in what you are doing lasts well beyond the temporary wins of a marginally increased bottom line.
I hope that by now you recognize that startups are not as glamorous as they appear to be from the outside. The truth of the matter is that you will have to do a lot of things you do not enjoy doing to get your business off the ground. But a pessimist never changed the world! So if you accept the suckiness and forge ahead anyway (which we at MITER encourage you to do!!), make it fun and learn to enjoy the journey! You have the power to make your startup be whatever you want it to be. It can be fun or it can be boring, its your choice. So go out there and find those hidden reservoirs of enthusiasm and desire and you can do the impossible. We started MITER to build a platform to tell the world how entrepreneurs are changing the world. So if you have the guts, go and do likewise, Reader! Change the world and don't look back!


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Cheese making
The first stage in cheese making is to change the milk into curds and whey.To do this the milk is first ripened by adding a starter of special bacteria to thicken the milk.
Then rennet is added to the milk – this makes the milk separate into curds and whey.The next stage is where the whey is removed from the curds. First the curds are cut to release the whey, which is then drained off.To make cheddar, the curds are cut into blocks which are then piled on top of each other. The curd is then milled into crumbs and salt is added, this flavours the cheese and helps it keep better.The curd is then pressed into moulds – this forces out more whey and gives the cheese its final shape.The last stage is where the cheese is ripened – this helps to develop the flavour of the cheese. The cheese is placed in special storage rooms for anything from 2 months to 2 years!


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Authors: Mr. Gunjal Prasad N., Mrs. Gunjal Shraddha P
VIMS Health Sci Journal: 2014, 1 (3) | Abstract | PDF Full Article | DOI:
Ebola is one of the most lethal virus that infects primates, endemic to Africa & to Philippines. Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever (EHF) is an acute viral syndrome that present with fever & an ensuing bleeding diathesis that is marked by high mortality in human & nonhuman primates. The fatality rates are in between 50% to 100%. Early signs and symptoms may mimic the infectious diseases like influenza, malaria, non typhoidal salmonellosis, fulminanat hepatitis, spesis, dengue fever, various forms of encephalitis, yellow fever, lassa fever, marburg and other haemorrhagic diseases. In addition to clinical symptoms detection of viral antigen by ELISA and RT-PCR are particularly useful, rapid and sensitive tests. Viral antigen can be detectable after 3-6 days after onset of symptoms, but antigen positivity disappears in 7-16 days after symptoms have begun. Disappearance of antigen reflects effective immune response and viral containment. Presence of IgM or IgG antibodies for Ebola virus antigen can be detected by various tests like antigen capture enzyme linked immunosorbant assays (ELISA).
No vaccine is currently available for humans. Interrupting the viral transmission chain is of utmost importance in controlling an outbreak of EHF. Strict public health measures need to be implemented as quickly as possible.
Key words: Ebola virus, Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever (EHF).
Vancouver/ICMJE Style
Gunjal Prasad N., Mrs. Gunjal Shraddha P. Knowing Ebola: the beast from the bats, VIMSHSJ,(2014),1(3)
Harvard Style
Gunjal Prasad N., Mrs. Gunjal Shraddha P,(2014), Knowing Ebola: the beast from the bats, VIMS Health Science Journal(VIMSHSJ),1(3)
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Gunjal Prasad N., Mrs. Gunjal Shraddha P,(2014), Knowing Ebola: the beast from the bats, VIMS Health Science Journal(VIMSHSJ),1(3)


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About Cortina
Cortina d'Ampezzo is like Sophia Loren - gorgeous, glamorous and peaky. Icy, beautiful and framed by the magnificent alps, this ski resort is more about the fashionable aprés-ski than the skiing.
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With her vast nursery slopes and long cruising runs, Cortina is an excellent ski resort for beginners. Cortina is known for having a relaxed attitude to skiing, but restaurants and bars are taken very seriously.
Over the last decade the lift system has been upgraded, so skiers looking for more of a challenge are now easily linked with the rest of the Dolomiti Superski area.
Out of season the boutiques and many of the restaurants remain open, and the beautiful architecture - dominated by the green and white bell tower and the grand 19th Century mansions - looks even more striking against green. Out of season Cortina's scenery is just as spectacular as in the snow. The skiing is replaced by walking, golfing, fishing, climbing and numerous other pursuits. The town still bustles with people and in summer the campsites are all full, so there's still a fun atmosphere.
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- Ski or snowboard down Cortina's long slopes and explore the Dolomiti Superski area.
- During the summer months explore the scenic mountain bike trails.
- Find glorious hiking routes with something for all abilities.
- Find your balance on the ice skating rink.
With so much going on, many of the best places to stay in Cortina are snapped up early so plan ahead for your trip to this lovely area.
For mountain chic
- Lagacio Mountain Residence has 24 apartments which are perfectly styled in modern woody-fur chic. They've taken ski lodge essentials and then modernised them, creating a comfortable but uber cool setting.
- Boasting an award winning restaurant and spa Hotel Ancora is a sophisticated and elegant choice.
For spa breaks
- Find top of the range spa and beauty treatments in the sumptuous Faloria Mountain Spa Resort.
For golf lovers
As well as offering a free shuttle to the slopes in season, the Cristallo Hotel Spa and Golf also offers a free shuttle to the golf club out of season. The views are spectacular. This is Cortina's original luxury hotel and the old fashioned opulence really adds to the feeling of being pampered in the state of the art spa.
For luxury
- The fully refurbished grand dame, Grand Hotel Savoia, offers all the luxury trappings you'd expect plus state of the art spa, kids club, and gourmet food.
For foodies
The family run,Rosa Alpina, houses a fabulous two star Michelin restaurant. A real treat after a day in the mountains.
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Travel information
- Fly to either Venice's main airport, Marco Polo, or Treviso, or Bolzano in Italy. Or you can fly to Innsbruck, Austria.
- There is a train to Pieve Di Cadore some 35km from Cortina that comes direct from Venice.
- Best time to visit - Cortina is a year-round destination however skiers will be interested in the ski season, which runs from December to April.
- If you plan to hire a car, we recommend you visit our online partner Rentalcars for the best prices.
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Hotel Ancora Cortina d'Ampezzo 49 rooms from £97
A stunning residence cum hotel with an award-winning restaurant and spa. Traditional elegance and classical opulence throughout the rooms, suites and living areas. Spectacular views from terraces and private balconies over Cortina and towards the Dolomites. A sophisticated hotel for a ski holiday.Foodies - Award winning restaurant.SkiingActive HolidayRomantic Break
Faloria Mountain Spa Resort Cortina from £102
A sumptuous chalet in the Dolomites. Luxurious rooms and suites (some sleep 4) have enormous beds, attractive furnishings, all the mod cons, and private balconies. Top of the range spa and beauty treatments, and fabulous Mediterranean cuisine. A special spot for all year round mountaineering.Active Holiday - Biking, climbing, trekking on Dolomiti Alta Via, skiing, or just spending a romantic break relaxing in the spa.Hills & mountains - Set in the UNESCO heritage site of the Dolomites.Skiing - In the winter.Views - Great views from hotel
Lagacio Mountain Residence Cortina (San Cassiano) 24 rooms from £156
24 sleek, elegantly styled apartments with hotel extras including shuttle bus to the slopes, spa on site and full concierge service. Ideal for families.Skiing - Free shuttle bus to and from the slopes at Alta BadiaSwimming Pool - Lovely Outdoor PoolSpaFishing - Excellent fishing nearby.Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet
Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d'Ampezzo 130 rooms from £195
Fully refurbished grand dame now offering all the luxury trappings you'd expect plus state of the art spa, kids club, and gourmet food. Central location, just 100m from the pedestrianised shopping area and 5 mins to the Faloria cable car.SkiingSwimming Pool - Indoor PoolKids Club - Fully staffed.SpaRecommended by - Tablet
Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf Cortina d'Ampezzo 73 rooms from £213
Cortina's original luxury hotel. Soak up the stunning views, pamper yourself in the "Ultimate Spa" and enjoy apres-ski cocktails in the bar. Elevated position just five minutes walk from the centre of town or take advantage of the free shuttle!Golf - Free shuttle service to the Cortina Golf Club.SkiingViews - Great views over the Dolomites.Swimming Pool - Indoor PoolRecommended by - Tablet, Kiwi Collection
Rosa Alpina Cortina (San Cassiano) 51 rooms from £234
Family owned by the Pizzininis for the last seventy years the Rosa Alpina impresses on many fronts. Great service, two Michelin starred dining, dedicated children's activities, luxury spa and ski concierge for all your needs on and off the piste.Restaurant - Two Michelin starred Restaurant St HubertusGymSkiingViews - Panoramic views of the DolomitesRecommended by - Tablet, Relais & Chateaux


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Hello! I've been AWOL lately. My daughter was sick for nearly three weeks, then I caught it and was sick for two weeks, then we had her FIRST BIRTHDAY, and now here we are. So, it's a Monday, which is a good a time as any to kickstart things again with a Monday Morning Melody.
Disclaimer: I am not a Rihanna fan. When I think of her, the term "oversaturation" comes to mind, and if I hear her on the radio I usually change the station within about a second. But her new single, Stay is different. It's heartbreaking and full of angst, but there's something in her voice that just nails the song.
When she gets it right, she really gets it right,
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