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Well, we arrived in Utah today. For some odd reason it is hotter here than it was in Tucson - by about 6 degrees. May not seem all that much but the jump from 95 to 101 is a bit much. We're having a good time visiting all of our friends and family and shopping. Seriously I have a shopping addiction and I think I need to stay away from Old Navy. Shopping in person is way better than online and my kid's closets will definitely benefit, while my checking account won't.
I've had all sorts of TT that I've come up with but of course I missed Thursday altogether - I'll have to start keeping track for fun things to do when I have time.
Okay, have to get back to reading Harry Potter - my brother-in-law just finished it and I have 4 chapters left so I have to make sure and get it finished before he let's something slip. Normally I would have had the book read already but I can't read for very long in the car so it's basically one chapter at a time with breaks in between. Ugh I can hardly stand it!
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Depending on Near me Chiropractor , you may end up in a health care facility that is more specialized than a regular hospital of health center. Here are some of the types of specialized health care facilities you may be transported to, depending on the nature of your injuries.
Trauma Medical Center
A trauma center is a hospital that is equipped to provide extensive emergency medical services to patients suffering from traumatic injuries. The injuries that a trauma center treats are ranked from Level I to Level IV, with the most serious cases at Level I facilities. Because medical doctors are expensive to run and not very common; patients outside major cities have to be airlifted to one. Washington State's main trauma center is Harborview Medical Center which is located in Seattle, Washington.
Rehabilitation Centers and Doctors
A rehabilitation center is a facility where patients work to reestablish or relearn abilities they lost because of a serious injury through therapy. Physical therapy helps with movement or previous loss of movement, which occupational therapy might focus on relearning activities of daily life or finding ways to perform them despite a new disability.
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A burn center focuses on patients with serious burns. They not only treat burn injuries, but work to help patients return to everyday life often with therapists, social workers, psychiatrists and other professionals who are not conventional doctors. Many health and wellness clinics have burn areas in them but the Specialized Burn Centers in Washington are located at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center, Tacoma's St. Joseph Medical Center and Spokane's Sacred Heart Medical Center.
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These facilities may be appropriate for injury victims who need long-term physical or occupational therapy and help with everyday living. This might be true of someone with a severe brain injury or spinal damage. In addition to providing meals and housekeeping, as at a nursing home, the staff at an assisted living facility works with patients to help them regain independence and abilities. Some patients are able to return home eventually; others may need to remain in a facility throughout their lives.
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Home care Rosebank Olivedale and Fourways is an option for patients whose injuries do not require full time hospitalization. A nurse or other health care professional might visit everyday or a few times per week. Depending on the injuries, the professional might do anything from changing bandages to administering a treatment with an IV to helping with personal needs on all Chiropractor .
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Less than 1 year since our initial posting, the Singapore Government acted fast and in Feb 2010, the Ministry of Health (MOH) declared officially that Singaporeans will be able to use CPF Medisave for payment in 12 hospitals/medical centers in Malaysia starting 1st March 2010. The nearest of these 12 hospitals/medical centers to Singapore is the Regency Specialist Hospital located in Johor Bahru (Regency is just an hour's drive from Singapore or just 25 minutes away from the Johor Bahru CIQ).
With the medical bills in Malaysian hospitals expected to be some 20%-35% cheaper compared to Singapore hospitals, this is good news for Singapore citizens who now have an alternative in managing escalating health care costs. To top it up, these 12 hospitals and medical centers in Malaysia are actually owned by 2 health care group in Singapore: Health Management International (HMI) and Parkway Holdings. Expect a certain standard of medical health-care and facilities to be provided.
For example, Regency's patient care facilities and medical equipment are comparable to Singapore hospitals. It has the latest state of the art medical and diagnostic equipment including a 64 multi-slice Computerized Tomographic ("CT") Scanner and 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imager ("MRI") from General Electric ("GE"). In addition, its new Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory ("Cath Lab") adds to the comprehensive range of cardiac care treatments for those experiencing acute coronary symptoms in need of cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent, balloon or pacemaker implantation.
The listing below shows the 12 medical centers and hospitals currently approved by the Ministry of Health for usage of CPF Medisave.
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Chongqing is the modern metropolis in the Gauteng province, which is under the control of the Chinese government. This makes it a city of immense importance and causes it to rank along with Beijing in terms of development. The government has taken care to pump in funds to contribute to the development of the health care sector in Chongqing. The medical structure is well built and is among the best in entire China. Latest technologies in medicine and state of art campuses make the hospitals capable units, which strive to offer the best to its patients.
The hospitals in this city are all built on sprawling areas with separate wings for labs and consultations. Chongqing is a hub for medical tourists who often visit the city to undergo transplantation and other surgical procedures. In fact, the success rate of all surgeries is pretty high here, when compared to most other cities in south west china. The doctors are all well trained and so are the nurses and other technicians. The patients can get the benefit of having separate wards for their treatment and stay in all hospitals in Chongqing. The doctors and staff converse in English in most hospitals in the city. This is an added bonus.
However, on the front of medical expenditure you need some amount of planning and investment, since most medical insurances do not stand valid in China. It shall be to your benefit if you purchase a local insurance in the region while on a tour. Doctors are also strict about accepting only cash and no other mode of payment. Remember, as in most cities in China, treatment is allowed to start only after a fee is deposited by the patient or his companions. The hospitals are stiff regarding such rules and there can be no result getting into arguments.
Chongqing has a number of hospitals that provide around the clock service. There are ambulances that available to come by calling the emergency numbers of the hospitals. Blood banks too are attached to the hospital itself. The best hospitals that tourists can approach while in some medical trouble in Chongqing are the 1st Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Emergency Medical Centre, Chongqing Southwest Hospital and the XinQiao Hospital of the 3rd Military Medical University. The hospitals have separate well functioning departments for all kinds of medical problems and offer the best services, on par with world standards.
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You all know the harmful effects of smoking on our health, environment and others. Smoking is harmful for each and every organ of the body. In simple words, we can say that smokers are near death stage. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug found in tobacco. The intake of this drug stops your body growth and results in causing various diseases.
Smoking results in causing ulcer, stroke, mouth and throat cancer, larynx cancer, various heart diseases, pulmonary disease, bladder and cervical cancer. So, it becomes very important to give up this bad habit. Quitting this bad habit will reduce your risks for diseases and improve your health.
Leaving smoking habits is not an easy job but it can be done. The choice is yours that how you want to quit, what kind of help you need, which option you want to choose and where to go for help. After 2-3 trials, you can successfully quit from this habit. Every time you try to quit, you came to know the favorable and unfavorable situations.
Firstly you have to make-up your mind and change your nearby environment. Throw all cigarettes and ashtrays from your workplace, car and home. Your family, friends can also help you to achieve this. Don't allow anyone to smoke around you. You can also take advice from your health care provider. Keep yourself busy and take proper rest. There are many medication programs that help you in quitting and diminishing your urge to smoke.
Leaving this habit results into proper development of your body, lessens the risk of developing diseases, increases your learning and working capacity and halves the risk of dying. You will find the following symptoms that may exist for few days after leaving your smoking habit: faintness, depression tetchiness, trouble while sleeping, agitation, headache and sleepiness.


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8 Things Happy People Do
Tips To Have A Positive Outlook
Have you been in a winter slump? We were supposed to have a rainy winter this year, but sadly, the rain hasn't quite hit California yet, so while I know we are very lucky weather-wise, the rest of the country is struggling.
Being in cold, damp weather day in and day out can cause Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that is related to a change in seasons. Treatment for SAD may include light therapy, psychotherapy and medication. Seeking treatment you're your doctor is imperative, but there are some habits that people who are generally happy practice that you can try at home. Why not give them a try? It can't hurt!
1. Express Gratitude for What You Have: People who are thankful for what they have are better able to cope with stress, have more positive emotions and are better able to reach their goals. Consider keeping a gratitude journal next to your bed so that you can write one or two things in it each day. Even on our worst days, we can be grateful that we woke up in the morning, or that the day is behind us.
2. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: I recently read an article about decision making that said that when you are considering a decision, think about its impact 10 minutes from now, 10 hours from now and 10 years from now. I think that is so helpful in putting things into perspective. Are you stressing out about an issue at work? What will be the impact 10 years from now? Will you remember? Are you arguing with your parent about how the dishes get put away? Will you still care in 10 hours? Once you start thinking about how things will affect you in the long, run, it makes it easier to not sweat the small stuff.
3. Live in the Present: Allow yourself to be fully immersed in what you're doing right now, rather than focusing on the past. This one can be so hard for some people, but it is so critical to happiness. You can't change what was in the past, you can't predict the future, you can only live in the present. If you struggle with this one, you may want to consider practicing mindful meditation, or just mindfulness. There are a ton of tutorials and guided meditation apps and videos on YouTube, so you don't need to make a big financial investment to try this strategy.
4. Surround Yourself with Positive People: The saying "misery loves company" is entirely true. Surround yourself with positive energy. This may be a challenge as well, particularly if you are caring for someone who is not a positive person. While you can't change their personality, or even disconnect from them, you can try to reach out to others who will bring that positive mindset into your life. Perhaps you join a support group – on or offline, or you carve out time with your favorite people, or maybe you are the positive person and just need to step away from negative energy and spend time alone to re-energize. Whatever it is that brings you positive energy, strive to add that to your day or week.
5. Nurture Social Relationships: Positive social relationships are a key to happiness so be sure to make time to visit with friends, family and significant others. Caring for others can be very isolating, particularly if you are caring for someone with severe health or cognitive challenges. If you don't have a support system, it can be difficult to take time away. If you don't have a family member or friend who can take the reins so that you can get away, consider reaching out to a support organization. For example, some non profits, such as the Alzheimer's Association, offer support to give you a break from your caregiving duties. All you need to do is reach out and find out the requirements.
6. Eat well: What you eat can impact your mood and energy levels, but eating well can fall low on your to do list when you are busy. I hate to buy pre-chopped fruit of vegetables because they cost more. Recently, I realized that while I am buying my fruit and vegetables whole to save money, most weeks I throw out a ton of produce because I never got around to preparing it. Had I purchased the pre-cut variety, I would have been able to grab and go, saving money and eating healthier!
7. Exercise: Exercise boosts levels of health-promoting brain chemicals that make you feel happy. Again, this is a tough one when you are already caring for someone else and barely have time to breathe. Are there ways to squeeze a little bit of exercise into your day? Can you do some stretches when you get up or before you go to bed? Can you do a 10 minute YouTube workout while your parent is napping? Any little bit helps. At this point, it isn't about weight loss or looking fit, it is about mental wellbeing, so whatever you can fit in will make a world of difference.
8. Accept What Can't Be Changed: Life is not perfect. Happy people accept injustices and put their energy into what they can control.
The reality is, no one can be happy all the time. We all have our challenges and living in a world where people put their highlight reel for all to see on social media can make you feel like everyone is happier and doing better than you are. The only thing we can do is remember that people aren't sharing their bad days or the day-to-day drudgery and try to work on our own perspective to make life more joyful.
What tricks do you have for being happier?


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Six of the best: Ballets by William Forsythe
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The choreographer has brought a fiercely contemporary edge to an art form often defined by tradition.
Opera's unsung heroes: What life is like as a librettist
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While those responsible for the music are often household names, the person behind an opera's text may have been unfairly overlooked.
'Theatre has an obligation to explore sexuality': Javier De Frutos on Les Enfants Terribles
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The choreographer and director talks Cocteau, Glass and the power of great art in his dance-theatre production.
Watch: Insights into Wayne McGregor's brand new ballet Multiverse
14 October 2016
Watch the choreographer offer an exclusive glimpse of his new ballet, set to an original score by Steve Reich.
'Dance should express something words can't': Young choreographer Robert Binet on why great art should challenge
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The Canadian choreographer on working with Wayne McGregor and carving out a style of his own.
Brave New World: Wendy Whelan and Edward Watson on teaming up for a leap into the unknown
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The former New York City Ballet dancer and current Royal Ballet Principal on stepping into unknown territory and finding common ground.
Watch: Chris Ofili painting Royal Ballet dancers' bodies for Deloitte Ignite 2014
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The Turner Prize-winning artist is using dancers as living canvases for his Festival collaboration with Aakash Odedra.
Watch: Aakash Odedra rehearses his new piece with Royal Ballet dancers for Deloitte Ignite 2014
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Design will feature collaboration with Turner Prize-winning artist Chris Ofili, who will paint directly onto dancers.
HeadSpaceDance on how film and theatre have influenced their creative process
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Charlotte Broom and Christopher Akrill return to the ROH with a trio of dance-theatre collaborations in April 2014.
Balbir Singh Dance Company to take work performed in water on national tour
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Huddersfield-based ROH partner organization to tour work which originally had a cast of 150, including Olympic athletes.


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I recently vacationed in Denver and was blown away by how gluten-free friendly the city was.
As I always do when I travel, I tried to make it a point to scope out as many gluten-free friendly places I could find. It was extremely easy.
One of the best parts of vacationing in Colorado, other than the fantastic scenery and weather, was the wide availability of gluten-free food.
I didn't have to actively seek out gluten-free food because every eatery (coffee shop, deli) that we popped into had gluten-free options.
Here's the roundup of the best, most gluten-free friendly, places I happened to visit during my time in Denver, Boulder and Vail in Colorado.
Snooze: I had my first, most favorite, meal in Denver at Snooze. While they don't take reservations, it is definitely worth the 1-2 hour wait to get a table for brunch.
Snooze has a few locations throughout the state, and tons of options for gluten-free and vegetarian eaters.
The servers wear bright clothing and smiles. They have a creative list of brunch cocktails and an even more creative list of omelets and add-ons.
Snooze is a must if you love brunching on weekends.Pablo's coffee: One of the first craft roasters in Denver, we stumbled upon this coffee shop shortly after eating brunch at Snooze.
Located right outside of the Baker neighborhood, this small cafe is a must-see for any artist or coffee-shop lover.
When I arrived, there were three different artists working on large pieces splayed across multiple tables; it is clear that artists are welcomed guests at Pablo's.
I treated myself to a delicious latte shortly after finding my favorite kind of cookie AND muffin for sale: oatmeal chocolate chip and banana chocolate chip.
Fat Sully's: This laid back, late-night, pizza joint has been featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
It has a great atmosphere and customer service and seeing as it is open late and located in prime spots of the city (multiple locations), it's a great place to go for a late-night slice.
For the gluten-free eaters, they serve an awesome 12″ pizza that tastes like it's made in-house; it has a real crust!
Not to mention, Fat Sully's (at least the location I visited on Broadway St.) has games like Monopoly and Clue available to play while you eat and wait.Europa Coffee House: Located in the heart of the Baker neighborhood in Denver, this cute cafe has a ton of options for breakfast and lunch.
They also make a mean iced vanilla late. I was surprised to find gluten-free English muffins and toast on the menu.
The English Muffins were the best I've ever had; so much so, that we stopped by this little eatery twice.
Roostercat Coffee House: We stopped here for a quick bite and coffee on-the-go before heading to Boulder for a hike.
I was surprised to find a wide variety of options, including gluten-free bread for sandwiches.When I arrived, there were a number of people there; one couple was playing chess, another was working on a business plan and another was an artist working on a sketch.
Roostercat Coffee House seems like a great place for those who work remotely and/or are looking for a warm, inviting atmosphere without much noise or distraction.
Modmarket: This modern eatery, with a variety of locations across Colorado, has a fantastic breakfast and lunch menu that features fresh, healthy ingredients. (We ate at Modmarket's location on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver.)
Modmarket offers gluten-free diners the option of getting any sandwich or wrap made gluten-free.
I fell head-over-heels here as I devoured my first, real gluten-free breakfast sandwich.Yeti's Grind: This cute little cafe is a must-see if you're in the Vail area. It's located right in the heart of Vail Village.
It has great music, comfy chairs and a friendly staff – and incredibly unique drinks.
Their latte menu is especially impressive and features a wide variety of flavor combinations.
Plus, they serve gluten-free mini muffins (the best I've ever eaten, made by Rise Above Baking Co), as well as cookies and breads.
Do you have any gluten-free friendly eateries in Colorado to add to the list?
Please comment below and share them!


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Are you looking for photography classes in Framingham MA? No matter if you are a hobbyist, professional, or beginner, the most effective approach to improving your photography skills is through hands-on classes with knowledgeable instructors.
Massachusetts features numerous recognized and accredited photography schools. Subjects covered in photography classes include lighting, exposure and composition, posing and unposing, portrait capture, and other photography fundamentals. Maturing into a skilled photographer can lead to a lifelong hobby or a booming professional career.
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Wellesley College
106 Central St
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481-8203
Phone: (781) 283-1000
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Lesley University
29 Everett St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-2790
Phone: (617) 868-9600
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The New England Institute of Art
10 Brookline Place West
Brookline, Massachusetts 02445-7295
Phone: (617) 739-1700
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Fitchburg State University
160 Pearl St
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420-2697
Phone: (978) 345-2151
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New England School of Photography
537 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Phone: (617) 437-1868
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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Montserrat College of Art
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Massasoit Community College
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Chester College of New England
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We've all been there; standing in front of the mirror, all dressed up and ready to go out, just as soon as you put the final touches on your ensemble. But what? Who doesn't envy their stylish friends–the ones that seem to be able to accessorize every outfit and can coordinate, compliment, and color match just about anything? Accessorizing seems like something that ought to be pretty easy! A bracelet here, a hair ornament there–and yet, getting it just right can be a bit of a challenge, which is why learning a little something about styling an outfit can be so helpful. That's where scarves come in.
Fashion scarves come in all kinds of textures, colors, prints, and fabrics, and can be anything from that fun piece you picked up in the thrift shop to a prized, timeless Hermes. On top of that, when the weather starts to cool off, grabbing a cozy knitted piece that you made yourself or bought at your favorite outlet store can add fashion and function to any outfit. What makes a scarf such a great accessory is that there are a whole slew of scarf knots that you can learn to add some fun to the piece–the possibilities are practically limitless. We'll go through each of the scarf knots pictured above to give you a great starting point for accessorizing with scarves. Let's start with the top row.
The Basic Wrap
What could be easier? This is a favorite for winter scarves and summer scarves alike. In the winter, this will keep the chill at bay, and a summer chiffon will keep you feeling breezy. And even though this isn't technically one of the scarf knots that you can experiment with, it's an easy way to dress up an outfit in seconds, without getting tangled up in the particulars.
- Find the midpoint of the scarf and place it on your neck.
- Take the ends of the scarf and drape them over your shoulders.
- Cross the scarf at the nape of your neck and bring the ends forward so they hang down your front.
The Faux Bolero
Using a scarf or shawl to fake a bolero is a great idea if you're headed to an event where you might get a little chilly or need to dress up a sleeveless ensemble, like at a church wedding. These types of scarf knots work best with a Pashmina shawl or wide scarf that will give you some coverage.
- If you are using a wide scarf, open it so that it is as wide as it will go. If you are using a shawl, fold it horizontally to make sure you don't have too much bulk. You want about 12-18 inches of fabric to drape.
- Drape the wrap across your back so that the top edge of the scarf is touching your shoulders.
- Grab the ends and gather them to make the scarf knot easier.
- Tie a simple knot, bringing the right end over the left and then looping the right end up and through.
- Arrange the scarf so that the top end is nice and even over the knot and not bunched up or wrinkled.
The Loop Through
Are you feeling adventurous? That's good, because now we're heading into some of the more advanced scarf knots. No worries, though! A lot are much more simple than you'd think, and just require a little bit of practice to get them right. Loop through scarf knots only look complicated–in fact, they're one of the easiest ones to do, and they look great on both a woman and the well-dressed man. So grab your scarf and get ready!
- Fold your scarf in half vertically.
- Drape your halved scarf around your neck so that the end with the fold in it is shorter than the other end.
- Take the other end and thread it through the fold, tightening it just so it is comfortable. You can let the ends dangle to the side or have them fall straight down.
The Infinity Wrap
Not to be confused with the infinity scarf, which is a scarf that is twisted once and sewn together at the end to create a continuous mobius loop, infinity scarf knots only create the illusion of one continuous piece of fabric. This type of knot works best with a knit scarf, which will give you some stretch and give.
- Halve your scarf and put the ends edge to edge before knotting the loose ends.
- Place the scarf around your neck so that the knot is at the back of your neck.
- Hold the looped scarf out in front of you and twist it to make an "X".
- Bring the ends of the "X" under your armpits so that the scarf is crossed in front of you.
- Pull the remaining loop of fabric up of your head and drape it behind your neck to cover the knot.
Well done! Are you ready to move on to the next row?
Short and Sweet
Sometimes you just need a quick way to dress up an outfit and don't want to run the risk of having an accessory overshadow the entire look. That's where shorter scarf knots come in handy. With a shorter knot, you can keep the scarf nice and tidy and tuck it easily into a blazer or overcoat.
- Arrange your scarf so that one end dangles four inches longer than the length you want your end result to be.
- Wrap your scarf around as many times as necessary until the other end dangles six inches longer than you want your end result to be.
- Tie a simple box knot in the scarf and arrange the ends. If you need a quick refresher on box knots, we've got you covered!
The Side Knot
Skewing your scarf knots can change the entire appearance of this awesome accessory. Letting your scarf drape off to the side gives you a slightly Parisian look, and has the added benefit of keeping it out of the way if you are easily distracted. If you're tiring of straight scarf knots, give the side knot a try.
- Drape the scarf as you usually would, except put the fold on your neck at the opposite side of where you want your scarf knot.
- Take one loose end, and make a knot high up near your neck, using only that end.
- Before you tighten the knot, slip the other end through the open knot.
- Pull it snug, but don't forget to give yourself room to breathe!
The Windsor
This look is classic and quirky all at the same time and doubles as an androgynous look for anyone who is fashion conscious, not just the ladies. If you know how to tie a necktie than you already know how to tie Windsor scarf knots, but just in case let's go over it really quick.
- Drape the scarf across your shoulder and leave one end about a foot longer than the other.
- Take the longer end and cross it over the short end.
- Bring that long end up through the loop you've created, and then down and across the narrow end.
- You'll notice this creates another loop. Bring your long end (though it's getting shorter now!) through the original loop, and than the loop that you just created.
- Slip the knot that you've created up towards your throat, leaving it as tight or as loose as you desire.
The Quick Cable
Any of the cable-type scarf knots are going to look very complicated, but in reality, they're a cinch to do! It's worth it to master the quick cable, which is also sometimes called a figure eight knot.
- Start just as you would with the loop through.
- Instead of pulling both loose ends through the fold, bring just the inner end through the loop.
- Make a figure eight with the loop after the end, and pull the other loose end through that fold.
Excellent! Let's finish it off with that last row of scarf knots.
The Easy Drape
This is a lot like the basic wrap, but is best done with a lighter fabric, like a linen or chiffon.
- Begin with the scarf draped over the back of your shoulders, letting one side hang much longer than the other.
- Bring the long end of your scarf across the front of your neck, and wrap it as many times as you need to, until both sides hang evenly in front of your shoulders.
The Chain
Chained scarf knots are absolutely perfect if you need a look that won't flutter in the wind, like if you are headed to work and need something stylish but sensible.
- Drape your scarf across your shoulders so that both ends hang evenly in front of you.
- Starting about six inches from your collarbone, make a basic knot, but don't pull it tight.
- Repeat every six inches until you reach your desired stopping point, and then double knot the ends so that they won't come loose.
The Loop Through With A Knot
Here's the secret to most scarf knots: once you master one or more basic kinds, the more "complicated" knots will come much more easily. You can experiment with different scarf lengths and styles until you find your favorite. This variation on the loop through is extremely easy to accomplish, and is a great example of how easy it is to experiment with new looks!
- Begin as you would with the loop through, bringing both loose ends through your doubled scarf at the fold.
- Do it again, this time doubling the remaining length and bringing the loose ends up and through the new fold you make.
- Pull the scarf knot tight, but not so tight that you won't be able to undo it if you need to.
The Rose Knot
If you're feeling particularly adventurous, rosetta scarf knots–where you manipulate your scarf into the shape of a flower–might be the perfect look for you. This one takes a little practice, of course, but we know you'll get it!
- Again, drape the scarf across your shoulders, leaving one side much longer than the other.
- Take your long end and drape it over the short end and bring it up and behind.
- Make a "figure four" with the long end, and bring the long dangling side through the opening, pulling it tight as you go.
- Continue this process, using the shorter end as the center point, until you have reached the radius you want.
- Finally, pull what ever is left of your long side from the front to the back, making sure your scarf knot is nice and snug.
Now you've got a variety of scarf knots to try! We know you want to get started, so have at it! If you want to explore more accessories, why not take a look at some unique ways to make your own jewelry? Paring that with a tabletop photography course will set you on your way to making and selling your own wares for others to enjoy!


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Zest Up is a simple yet highly addictive android game. All you have to do is to tap on the screen to move the red ball right or left. The red ball moves in a zigzag motion when you tap on the screen. While playing you just need to dodge the different geometrical objects or shapes. Those objects are your enemies and the game will be over when the red ball touches them. However, there are some yellow objects which are friendly to the red ball. You can use those yellow geometry objects to your advantage by hitting them or by lifting them up using the red ball while it is in zigzag zigzag motion. The yellow geometrical objects can help you to avoid touching the other geometry objects that can destroy you. There are many top grossing and top new free games on the play store but Zest Up is one of the most amazing and addictive free zigzag game game on the play store. It can keep you entertained the whole day. Anyone can play this addictive challenging free zigzag game no matter what his or her age is. The red ball zigzag game, Zest Up, is a complete package of fun and entertainment. In this red ball zigzag game game you can challenge your friends. Also you can compete with users playing Zest Up worldwide. Not only people worldwide but also you can challenge your own reflexes by competing with yourself and breaking your own high score. Playing this zigzag game everyday can make you the real champion of this game. Just keep moving the red ball in zigzag motion. Like all hard games Zest Up is also a really addictive hard challenging free red ball zigzag game. In the beginning of this hard challenging red ball zigzag game you will make the red ball touch the obstacles soon resulting in game over but as you practice more and more and become the highest scorer worldwide of this free amazing addictive red ball zigzag game. You need a sharp mind and active reflexes to score high in this challenging free zigzag ball game. Zest Up is one of the top hard zigzag ball games and to stay at the top of the leaderboard you need to be top addictive player. Zest Up is a top notch game in the casual gaming category of games. Find secret moves in this addictive zigzag game and score high easily in this hard challenging game game. Once you find out the secret moves of this zigzag game game then no one can stop you from being a champion.The zigzag game, Zest Up, is a complete package of fun and entertainment. The challenging strategy and amazing game play and great graphics of the red ball zigzag game are one of the top reasons why you should download and play this amazing red ball zigzag game. If you were looking for an amazing highly addictive red ball zigzag zigzag game then Zest Up is the best choice for you. No other free zigzag game can be as highly addictive and challenging as Zest Up. This is a free zigzag game which brings lots of enthusiasm, entertainment, and addiction in the game which is great worthy. The graphics of the free zigzag game is amazing. You get a truly amazing hd graphics in this game with awesome game play. Also there are shadow effects which make this zigzag game more enjoyable. You just need to concentrate on the red ball and that's it. Focus on the red ball else you need to start the game again. Move the red ball timely else you will hit the obstacles. Just tap accordingly as you see the free path and follow it.
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How to Clean Your Vacuum Cleaner
Every tool needs to be cleaned periodically to continue to work well and your vacuum cleaner is no exception. Failure to keep it clean will reduce its efficiency.
Before inspecting any moving part of your vacuum ensure that the vacuum is unplugged.
Keep the wheels clean to avoid marking your floors or adding dirt to your carpet instead of taking it away. Check the wheels before you plug in the machine and wipe off the wheels with either a wet or dry cloth. If you take the vacuum outside to do the car with the hose attachments, stand the base on a carpet mat.
Change and wash filters as your model dictates. Be sure these are scrupulously dry before replacing. Stand them near, but not touching, a radiator for at least 12 hours.
To remove threads and coils of hair caught in the brush bar, carefully snip across at intervals then gently pull free. Bizarrely, the quickest way to clean a dirty brush attachment is to use another vacuum tool. Simply undo the brush attachment, clip on the crevice tool, and go along the brush bristles, suctioning up dirt.
Emptying the vacuum bag or bagless canister is an opportunity for developing good cleaning habits. Take bags, and the canisters of bagless containers, outside to empty them. The newest models have trigger switches that empty straight into the bin. Take care to avoid breathing in the dust.
For lift-off canisters: Hold a bin bag tightly across the rim of the canister then invert carefully to empty. Leave at least 10 seconds for dirt to slowly drift into the bag before you take it away. Seal and bin outside.
For vacuum bags: Aim to never let the bag get above half-full. A bag bursting with dirt dramatically cuts the efficiency of your vacuum. Follow the manufacturer's removal instructions, taking care to pinch tight the top so that no dust can escape. Drop immediately into a rubbish bag, seal, and bin.


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How to Set Your Drawing Units in AutoCAD 2014
After you decide on drawing scale and sheet size, you're ready to set up your drawing in AutoCAD 2014. Follow these steps to set the linear and angular units that you want to use in your new drawing:
Click the Application button and then choose Units from the Drawing Utilities group.
The Drawing Units dialog box appears.
Choose a linear unit type from the Length Type drop-down list.
Choose the type of unit representation that's appropriate for your work. Engineering and Architectural units are displayed in feet and inches; the other types of units aren't tied to any particular unit of measurement. You decide whether each unit represents a millimeter, centimeter, meter, inch, foot, or something else. Your choice is much simpler if you're working in metric: Choose Decimal units.
AutoCAD can think in inches! If you're using Engineering or Architectural units (feet and inches), AutoCAD interprets any distance or coordinate you enter as that many inches. You must use the ' (apostrophe) character on your keyboard to indicate a number in feet instead of inches. Using the " symbol to indicate inches isn't required but is acceptable.
From the Length Precision drop-down list, choose the level of precision you want when AutoCAD displays coordinates and linear measurements.
The Length Precision setting controls how precisely AutoCAD displays coordinates, distances, and prompts in some dialog boxes. For example, the Coordinates section of the status bar displays the current coordinates of the crosshairs, using the current precision.
The linear and angular precision settings affect only AutoCAD's display of coordinates, distances, and angles on the status bar, in dialog boxes, and in the command line and Dynamic Input tooltip areas.
For drawings stored as DWG files, AutoCAD always uses maximum precision to store the locations and sizes of all objects that you draw, regardless of how many decimal places you choose to display in the Drawing Units dialog box. In addition, AutoCAD provides separate settings for controlling the precision of dimension text.
Choose an angular unit type from the Angle Type drop-down list.
Decimal Degrees and Deg/Min/Sec are the most common choices.
The Clockwise check box and the Direction button provide additional angle measurement options, but you'll rarely need to change the default settings: Unless you're a land surveyor, measure angles counterclockwise and use east as the 0-degree direction.
From the Angle Precision drop-down list, choose the degree of precision you want when AutoCAD displays angular measurements.
In the Insertion Scale area, choose the units of measurement for this drawing.
Choose your base unit for this drawing — that is, the real-world distance represented by one AutoCAD unit.
The AutoCAD (but not the AutoCAD LT) Drawing Units dialog box includes a Lighting area where you specify the unit type to be used to measure the intensity of photometric lights.
Click OK to exit the dialog box and save your settings.


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Year 9 netball team making strides.
On Wednesday, the Year 9 netball team took part in a tournament under horrendous conditions as Storm Doris was just warming up.
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Preparing for the Worst with HAZMAT Equipment Protection
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For the men and women who encounter hazardous materials on a daily basis, the job site can be just as dangerous as any battlefield. DuPont has developed HAZMAT garments to help protect against the chemical and biological hazards they face at work, DuPont has utilized rigorous testing and attention to detail in the development of DuPont™ Tychem® brand chemical protective garments — used by HAZMAT responders, law enforcement officers, hospital first receivers, and military personnel for protection against chemical and biological hazards. This family of garments helps protect against a variety of hazards -- from light liquid splash to heavy exposures of industrial chemicals and warfare agents. Whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, we believe that every worker deserves to be safe.
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Doogee is well known Chinese company for smartphones, so as I can see they are hitting hard the mobile market lately because they have presented two very interesting devices. The first one is Doogee F3 which will be the affordable and at the same time beautiful phone. It is also very interesting because they are offering multiple back cover options including back cover made fo bamboo which is in one word beautiful.
The 5 inch screen will have 2.5D glass and the body of the phone will have metal frame which gives additionally premium look. From technical information I can say that the Doogee F3 will have powerful hardware for 5 inch phone like quad core CPU with speed 1.5 GHz. But really interesting thing about this device is that you have ability to choose how much of RAM do you need. So you will able to choose between 1GB to 4GB RAM.
If you have noticed the Doogee F3 will have just 1mm bezels so because of that the phone is more attractive. If you like to take photos then in this moment we don't know which sensor will have but from company and they are deciding between Sony IMX214 and Samsung ISOCELL. And the primary camera will have 13 megapixel sensor with led flash. And last about really nice smartphone Doogee F3 has high-capacity battery which will have capacity of 3150mAh which will most likely support quick charge. For more information you can visit the official website.


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With the recent release of the Kindle DX, many have wondered how its electronic ink display stacks up against PDF related technical documents. Here, I attempt to get some decent shots of some complex and not so complex technical PDFs.
Technical Document PDFs on the Kindle DX
June 12th, 2009 — Uncategorized
RubyConf 2008 – Dave Thomas Keynote Notes
November 7th, 2008 — Development, Orlando, RubyConf
Dave Thomas presented tonight as the keynote speaker on day 2 of RubyConf 2008. He introduced an interesting challenge to the Ruby community; fork Ruby and get creative with it. Here are my notes from the talk, they're a bit rough around the edges but you can get an idea of his vision and the message he was trying to get out.
RubyConf 2008 – Matz Opening Keynote Notes
November 6th, 2008 — Development, RubyConf
Notes from today's opening keynote at RubyConf 2008 by Matz, the creator of Ruby. It was an absolute pleasure to hear him speak and he did a fantastic job. Here are my notes from the talk….
Introducing Barduino – The Ruby Powered Bar Monkey
October 17th, 2008 — Arduino, Development, ORUG, Orlando
On October 10, 2008, I presented on the Ruby Arduino development framework, RAD for the Orlando Ruby Users Group. After two years of attending ORUG, I decided it was time to make my contribution back to the community and that contribution was….
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JRuby – Or how I manage to write Ruby in a strict corporate environment
April 20th, 2008 — Development, Ruby on Rails
One of the beauties of the Ruby community is the benefit of choice. Original Ruby interpreter? Check. Ruby interpreter in Java? Check. Ruby interpreter in Ruby? Check. Ruby for .NET? Check. Projects like these make it easier to integrate Ruby in almost any environment.
Specifically, the development of JRuby has been full steam ahead ever since Sun decided to hire two developers on full-time to work on the JRuby project. This has meant constant releases, each with a large change set. The project has most recently hit its 1.1 state which includes a 100% compatible Ruby 1.8.6 interpreter written completely in Java. This means you can simply drop the JRuby JAR file in your Java project and begin writing Ruby code. Or you can go ahead and integrate Swing into your Ruby application; seamlessly.
I work for a Fortune 100 company, a defense contractor with a pretty strict development environment. What does this mean? For the most part I'm limited to Windows, anything I would like installed on my PC needs to go through an approval process (which can take 3-6 months, easily) and the existing choice of tools is quite limited. Luckily, Java is one of the big hitters for development in the software department. The standard load on my PC contains a pretty recent JRE/JDK which opens the door to JRuby. JRuby at this point is simply a drop in, a tool I can integrate to my existing environment. It's not an executable that needs to be virus scanned or something that shows up in the wonderful Windows "Add/Remove Programs" dialog.
And it is wonderful.
Next, enter NetBeans, an IDE for the big hitter languages; C++, Java and most recently, Ruby and Javascript. NetBeans is one of the few tools that makes working in Windows a pleasure. I'm a Mac guy, so spending 9 hours at work on a PC can be painful at times but a properly configured NetBeans can give me an IDE that looks similar to TextMate. Couple this with Cygwin and I've got a pretty similar development environment as I would in a Mac or Linux environment. Built in Autotest, incredible code completion (including completion on your ActiveRecord models) and integration with the major SCM tools out there makes NetBeans a necessary tool when working with Ruby in Windows.
JRuby has full support for Rails. Now I have the option to either work in Rails or the company blessed solution of ColdFusion. Tough choice, eh? With JDBC drivers for every major database out there, I can quickly prototype and develop applications against both Oracle and PostgreSQL which I have at my disposal.
JRuby also has a great community with an active mailing list. Hit a bug? Missing a feature? Go ahead and submit a ticket to their JIRA bug tracking instance and chances are it will get addressed in the next release. I ran into a bug with the JDBC-PostgreSQL driver, browsed their bug tracking library and found that not only had it been submitted already, but Ola Bini, one of their active developers had corrected the bug that morning and posted a fix that I was able to grab and continue on with my development.
But what about getting Ruby accepted by others in your environment? I think the general consensus on this has been to simply go ahead an whip up an application and go ahead and demo it. Show off the benefits, the clean code and the time saved by using Ruby over whatever you would have otherwise built the tool with. Ask for forgiveness later.
So the next time you have that itch to integrate Ruby (or Rails) at work, go ahead and give JRuby a look. You'll be a much happier person because of it and your co-workers who are unfamiliar with Ruby will thank you.
Code anywhere: 9 programming languages in your browser
April 9th, 2008 — Development
Steven Hazel, the developer behind http://codepad.org/ has a great write up on how he's using Amazon EC2 to scale codepad as well as taking advantage of its firewalled nature to compile code safely.
BarCamp Orlando, Community Involvement and the Twitter
April 6th, 2008 — Orlando
On Saturday April 5th 2008, some of the brightest minds in Florida got together for the 2nd annual Barcamp Orlando. The topics ranged from microformats to the latest agile development strategies. One talk that stood out however was Gregg Pollack's talk entitled "Ranting about the community". The talk was the last of the evening and BarCampers packed the room. Gregg clearly strategically timed this talk to be the last of the evening as 30 minutes later the room was going to empty and pack the offices of Izea for the Geek out 2008 Party.
Gregg focused strongly on the importance of community and how you should be involved in it. He pointed out the many options one would have to get involved in their local tech communities; blogging, going to user group meetings and getting your involvement wherever you can.
This blog is my reaction to Gregg's talk. It's one of the easiest way to gain yourself some exposure within the community and not just local but the the entire community; world wide. I'm unfortunately a little bit of a drive away from Orlando but I do my best to get to Orlando for their Ruby User Group meetings. I would love to get to lunch_fu which is put on by Florida Creatives every once in a while but it's not feasible with my distance from Orlando.
Twitter has been an incredible resource for me personally. It has allowed me to be in the know with what's going on out in Orlando as well as add some input every once in a while. One of the craziest Twitter moments so far would have to be my encounter with Josh Blount. He had been out in the rain with his iPhone which resulted with some technical problems so I went ahead and replied to his tweet with a suggestion on how it could be fixed. It corrected his issue. He even blogged about it, giving me a little credit.
Back to Gregg's talk. He finished with a little exercise that got everyone shaking hands with someone they had never met before and introducing themselves. This exercise continued at the Izea party. After playing some Rock Band I noticed a small group chatting so I went over and introduced myself. Low and behold, Josh was in that group. Conversation quickly turned to topics such as Python and pinging a MySQL employee with database questions. It was a great night with a lot of good conversation. I really enjoyed networking with a lot of people this weekend.
I now have almost 100 followers on Twitter and if I can pull 100 followers on this blog I'll consider it a success. So feel free to subscribe or just drop me an e-mail at email@example.com if we didn't get a chance to talk at BarCamp. Until then, stay tuned and I'll try to keep it interesting.


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Speaking of work - I shared at the beginning of the year that I made the decision to start my own business as a consultant for Rodan + Fields! I'm starting a skincare series, called Love the Skin You're In, in which I focus on the business, skin care issues, results...whatever comes up! My goal is not to sell you something. Just to educate you.
First, a little background on why I joined the company.
I started using Rodan + Fields products as a Preferred Customer a couple of years ago to support my sister when she started as a consultant. I loved the products and the flexibility of being a preferred customer. Last year, while pregnant with her second baby, my sister was laid off. She was too far along in her pregnancy to have it make sense to look for a new job at that point, so she decided to wait until after the baby was born. In those months, she decided to really pursue Rodan + Fields and see if she could make it work as a significant source of income, as so many others do.
And then I started to actually see her success. She starting gaining more customers and business partners every day. And all she was doing was sharing with other people how awesome these products are! I started to see more and more people talking about the opportunity within this company, and I started asking questions about how this actually works.
Admittedly, I was skeptical. I didn't love the idea of using my personal social media channels and I was nervous about having to "sell" because I'm not a salesperson, and I had no idea who I would even sell to! Basically, I was scared.
Admittedly, I was skeptical. I didn't love the idea of using my personal social media channels and I was nervous about having to "sell" because I'm not a salesperson, and I had no idea who I would even sell to! Basically, I was scared.
But as I learned about the business model and company, I learned that R+F has less than a 1% return rate for all products, even with their 60-day money back guarantee. It's not being sold everywhere, which means there is so much room for growth, and the # of consultants is not high at all. You don't have inventory, or sales quotas. I could go on and on. But it all tied back to my own experience with the products. I knew that these products were life changing. I knew that they worked. My job would just be to share that with other people.
Plus, the reality is that bills are piling up, debt is not going away fast enough, we're trying to buy a new house this year, and I'd eventually love to be able to spend more time home with Liam and our other children, whenever they may come. So what did I have to lose?
I joined my sister as her Business Partner at the beginning of January. Within just a couple of weeks, I got my first promotion! I am not a salesperson, but it's addicting when you get that first order!
I joined my sister as her Business Partner at the beginning of January. Within just a couple of weeks, I got my first promotion! I am not a salesperson, but it's addicting when you get that first order!
The team I'm on is amazing and inspiring. There are women in my group who are $10 million achievers. TEN MILLION DOLLARS! There are other women who bring home thousands of dollars every MONTH, regularly. How's that for residual income? Every day I see these women signing business partners and getting "promoted" and sharing ideas on how to be successful and it's so inspiring. And all I'm doing guys, is taking an hour or two out of each day to share how much I love these products.
This business is not a pyramid scheme. It is not a scam. I am not trying to get something FROM you, I am trying to do something FOR you. Early frustrations I've faced include comments like this from ignorant people, who are seeing things from other direct sales companies that do operate like that. I'm sure people are annoyed with my Facebook posts. I've heard "no" more than yes. A lot of people are put off by the price. (Which I find so interesting, given people's willingness to spend $150 on a pair of jeans or $50 on a mani/pedi. Those are temporary. This is your skin...you have it forever.) But I have seen first-hand that this business is a huge opportunity so I'm running with it! I don't do anything half-ass. If I start something, I will finish it, and damn it, I want results. This will be no different...success is mine for the taking.
I can't wait to tell you more each week, and get you as excited about skincare as I am!
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First steps
So…here goes!
I have been meaning to set up a blog for a while, but I inevitably put it off in fear of not being up to the standard of other bloggers. Enough is enough though. I think the time is right. I will tell you why in a mo!
When I finally decided to start writing a blog it took me a week (maybe a little bit more if I am honest) to actually sit down and write a this first one. I thought I would start with something simple…kind of…
What does being a Daddy mean to me!!!
Well, I am a father to two wicked little monsters. One named Jackson (5 years old) and the other little terror is Lilly (4 years old). I say wicked little monsters, because that is what they are most of the time, and for most of the time I enjoy the madness that these two bring. Jackson was born in the October of 2011 – and he definitely gave us a scare. He had a stroke and spent a few months in hospital, and while that brought its own challenges we have plenty of fun and do just as much as any other able bodied child. He does not let it stand in his way to say the least. Lilly, is a completely different beast – she's funny, independent and about 35 on the inside. She has an opinion on everything and to be completely honest – thinks she is in charge. If I think about it, she is probably right. I don't mind most of the time.
To me, and probably to many others, 'Being a Daddy' is not a simple thing to define. We all have our own ways of tackling the job. I am the cook, the cleaner, the talker, the listener, the comforter, the Lego buddy, the Youtube handler and the crazy funny mad person that will do anything to get a laugh from the monsters. My friends like to make comparisons that I am like the traditional stay at home housewife, but I don't really like that stereotype – I doubt Stay at Home Mums do either. I think some people find it hard to fit us SAHDs into a nice neat little box. That's why I don't really let it bother me. I am just happy to be lucky enough to do it.
3rd time lucky
I have been the 'Stay at Home Dad' before. For a few months I stayed at home when Jackson was not well, giving up a retail management job to work as a sales person on the weekends, and then again when Lilly came along when I took 9 months off when fathers were allowed to do so and get paid the 9 months maternity leave. This will be my third time lucky. I plan to make the best of it this time round.
We are not having another baby – unless the better half has forgot to tell me something. The reason why I will be a stay at home dad soon is due to not being able to fit a full time job in an ever changing medical journey with my son. He has severe epilepsy and has made me miss a lot of work. Also, the school I have worked at for the last 5 years is changing its opening hours and I can no longer work the hours and fit in my family. After many hours of deliberation and many cups of tea (glass of wine for the wife), I came to the conclusion that it was best for my family that I be the stay at home dad. As of 22nd July 2017 I will say goodbye to work and say hello to the crazy life of stay at home parenting again.
We had the conversation many years ago that one of us would stay at home if the situation needed it. Whoever had the most earning potential would stay at work and the other would be one that stayed. I am not ashamed to admit it – my wife earns more than me and at the moment, has the greater earning potential. Some men would hate this – I don't. I can't explain it really, I have never really measured my success by the amount I earn, but more by how happy I am and how happy my family is. I know…this sounds a little bit like I am convincing myself but I promise you I am not. At some point this year my son will have an assessment for epilepsy brain surgery which only makes the decision that little bit easier. Family first is my mantra and always will be.
Two strikes not out..
Being a bloke, the first time I stayed at home I took everything for granted and did not entirely make the most it. I took it as something to get through rather than enjoy. Don't get me wrong, it was an amazing experience but I did not really grasp how much fun I could make of it and when it was over I had some major regrets about not enjoying every moment. Yes, I did take enough photos and record thousands of silly videos of the kids doing ridiculously funny things, however, hindsight is great at reminding you that you did not take a breather and enjoy, reflect and smile at every moment. In addition to this, I did not really make an effort to socialise with the many stay at home dads that are out there – whether this be locally or online. I briefly attempted to enter the arena of the stay at home mum but this didn't quite feel right, and to be quite honest, felt a little weird being the only male at the mothers and baby club. I felt a little out of sorts and it made a difference to my experience. Thus, we return to the reason I want to do things a little different this time round. I thought a blog would be one avenue and also connect with stay at home dads – not just in my local area and the Uk, but across continents. The internet is great with that apparently.
The Future
As you can probably tell, I am a bit of a waffler and rambler. Hopefully this is not a bad trait for a blogger – you will have to forgive me…or not, your choice. I will hopefully get a few like minded people like me on here; if not only to correct some of my dodgy grammar. The idea is to write something at least once a week – it will depend on how much free time I get. I am a bit of a clean freak and will probably spend most of the time procrastinating but cleaning the house into submission or getting distracted by the other Youtube video or a cracking series on Netflix. Who knows. Whatever happens and whatever I write, moving forward is best and this is my current direction.
If you do stumble across this and have read until this point, please do connect with me on social media. I am now set up on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. I would love to hear from you. Us Dads need to stick together. Stay at home or not
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Dr. Michael Conrady, AAGO
Organist and Choirmaster
Groups Directed
St. Thomas Aquinas Choir
St. Francis of Assisi Choir
Schola Cantorum
Palestrina Singers
BBA, Baylor U
MSMus, SMU
MMus, SMU
DMin, SMU
Professional Certifications
Carillonneur Member, Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA), 1999
Colleague of the American Guild of Organists (CAGO), 2005
Associate of the American Guild of Organists (AAGO), 2007
A native of Anthony, Kansas, and a fourth generation Catholic organist, Dr. Conrady began playing in church at an early age. His organ teachers include James Strand, Joyce Jones, Larry Palmer, and Jesse Eschbach. While at university, he was the first place winner of the 1998 William Hall Organ Competition. He directed music programs in a number of Catholic parishes in the Austin and Dallas Dioceses before coming to St. Thomas Aquinas in 2006. Dr. Conrady serves as a commissioner of the Liturgical Commission for the Dallas Diocese. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, camping, and composing music.
Philosophy of Sacred Music
"Music is a unique way in which we can participate in God's creation by creating places of beauty and order in the world. Whether through instrumental selections or sacred song, music has the potential to reach people on a plane beyond that of mere words. It elevates our prayer, ennobles our suffering, and quickens our joy. It is a remarkable tool by which God reaches the hearts of his people through our human efforts. I am grateful to have been called to St. Thomas to share in the daily journeys and special moments with the people of God."
"Soli Deo Gloria"
Carol Anne Taylor
Assistant Organist and Choirmaster
and Director of Children's Choirs
Groups Directed
Choirmaster, Cantate Children's Choir
Choirmaster, Jubilate Children's Choir
Choirmaster, St. Thomas Boys Choir
Choirmaster, St. Thomas Girls Choir
BChMus, Louisiana College
MMus, University of North Texas
Professional Certifications
Carillonneur Member, Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA) - year
Level III Certification, Orff-Schulwerk Association
Bronze Award (Voice for Life), Royal School of Church Music (RSCM)
Carol Anne Taylor is an active member of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) and has taken choristers to RSCM summer courses for the last 5 years. While earning her Master of Music Degree at the University of North Texas, she studied with Madame Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier. She is active in the American Guild of Organists and currently serves as Hospitality Co-chair on the 2017 AGO Regional Convention Steering Committee. Carol Anne was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America and has performed carillon concerts at many noted venues across the United States. An avid runner, Carol Anne has completed 30 marathons to date and continues to train for future races.
Philosophy of Sacred Music
"Singing in the children's choir program at my church was a significant influence in the deepening of my faith and my development as a church musician. It was not just another activity but an important part of following the call we have as disciples to develop our faith and share it with our world. My main goal is to enrich the hearts, minds and souls of the choristers through sacred music and participation in the liturgy."
Tracy West
Choir Coordinator
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MA in Arts Administration, SMU Meadows School of the Arts
Tracy's background is in music administration, including jobs in operations, personnel, artistic administration, marketing and development. She has served on the staffs of the Longy School of Music, New England Conservatory of Music, San Antonio Symphony, Dallas Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra. She has been a church musician for most of her life, and since 2008, has served as a flutist and member of the St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Francis Choirs. As Choir Coordinator, Tracy assists the Director of Music with the administrative duties of the Music Department.
Philosophy of Sacred Music
"I enjoy working with our talented staff and volunteers to put the music together for the liturgies at St. Thomas. The music at this parish is special in that it encompasses all of the traditions of Roman Catholic sacred music. Whether it is Gregorian chant, polyphony, major choral works, contemporary folk songs, or chestnuts of the organ repertoire, great music is always happening at St. Thomas! Music ministry is a powerful tool for bringing us all closer to God, and it is a privilege to be a part of it."


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I was beginning to think this myself….
I get that we live in a texting/tweeting culture, but I'm not sure how partnership is going to work for me if this is the future.
A huge benefit to being a happy single lady is that I have my freedom to do as I please. But one of the drawbacks is that I sometimes end up limiting that freedom by somehow meandering into situations that look a lot like relationships, sound a lot like relationships and take up all of the psychological energy of a relationship in real life. But I'm still single. Because they are not actually really relationships. They are emotional affairs orchestrated almost entirely remotely.
Has this happened to you?
My first indication this might be a thing popped up a couple of years ago.
I met a guy I really liked. We spent some time together in real life, but most of our communication was public. Basically, he only wanted to connect with me on Twitter.
No email. No texting. 140 characters, 24/7.
Lest I be labeled one of those impossibly demanding women with unreasonably high standards, I endured this way of communicating via direct message for way longer than I probably should have. Because I love Twitter and social media. I enjoy interacting with my friends and making new friends online.
That said, sometimes I need to log out. Because I'm not a Twitter bird. I'm human. (But I do think it'd be great to have my very own #fail whale.)
More than that, even though I had access to Twitter guy all the time, he was basically unavailable. I could always contact him, I could never really connect with him in any meaningful way.
Later, I reconnected with an old flame online. He is online a lot. I am online a lot (except when I'm writing, so that I can actually put some sentences together that don't use LOL, OMG – you know, little stuff like that).
Well, he was accessible all day long. I could always reach him for a funny video or a shallow conversation. But he was also unavailable. Talk of feelings, the future, fears, love, intimacy never happened except in the confines of texting. I told him that I needed a dynamic that allowed for full expression of all of my feelings. He proceeded to suggest I was dumping him, which was news to me, because we weren't in an actual relationship.
And yet, it made total sense, because part of what makes dating difficult these days is navigating the way you communicate with the people you want to get closer to and foster intimacy with without completely compromising your identity in the process. Ideally, independent people who are also heavily networked can also find ways to interact with each other and be fully present with one another.
But is it pessimistic to wonder if that's even still possible now or does it just take extra effort?


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Answer by Dan Zhang, Computer Engineering PhD student at UT Austin, on Quora,
Motorola's newly announced Project Ara is an innovative project designed to introduce customization and modularity to the smartphone market. Rather than the current model of highly integrated phones that we have right now, Project Ara allows for component mix-and-match, so that you don't need to buy a new phone when your screen breaks or if you want a larger internal Flash storage.
Right now, there isn't a lot of information released by Motorola. However, by simply looking at the pictures, we can make a lot of educated guesses about how it works and how it's different from the impractical but similar PhoneBloks (see Dan Zhang's answer to Smartphones: How technologically feasible is the idea of Phonebloks?)
First of all, lets take a look at some of the factors that made PhoneBloks impractical and see how Motorola resolves it with Ara:
From my best guess, Motorola Ara solves this by avoiding the problem entirely. This is what Motorola describes as what a module can be:
A module can be anything, from a new application processor to a new display or keyboard, an extra battery, a pulse oximeter--or something not yet thought of! - See more at: Goodbye Sticky. Hello Ara.
It's important to differentiate marketing spin from specifics. Note how they never mention anything about the components within an SoC or its main memory! My guess is that this SoC (e.g. an NVIDIA Tegra 4) must be upgraded in an all-or-nothing fashion, replacing the Tegra, VRMs, heatsinks, and DRAM within the same module. You can augment the features of the SoC through the application-specific processors and other peripherals.
True, but amusingly this is starting to matter less and less. Unlike laptops, which have shrunk from the average 8lb 15.4" form factor to svelte 3lb 13.3" Ultrabooks, phones are growing in size. Right now, Apple has proven that we can make an extremely high performance phone fit within a slim form factor with a 4" screen. However, clearly a market exists for phones with larger screens (the new Google Nexus 5 has a 4.95" screen!), which increases the overall volume of the phone. Therefore, we can waste some of this extra volume on modularity.
So how big is the Motorola Ara prototype?
Using the following image, we can calculate the dimensions of the phone.
We know the dimensions of the Micro-USB Type B connector shown in the picture. Using Photoshop, I determined that it is approximately 39x10 pixels wide. I assumed that the dimensions did not include the metal surrounding the connector. The lengthwise dimension of the phone is 801x53.
We can now convert between pixels and millimeters by using the reference dimensions shown in the lower image. Note that the ratio in pixels above is 3.9 whereas the ratio below is around 3.72. Close enough ... we were never going to get it exactly right anyways.
This means that each pixel is ~0.177mm in each dimension. Doing the simple math (stay in school, folks!), this implies that it's roughly 141.8mm x 9.381mm in dimensions.
Note that this doesn't tell us anything about the width of the phone. However, we can estimate it by comparing it with existing phones.
The massive Google Nexus 5 (with a 4.95" screen) has dimensions of 69.17mm x 137.84mm x 8.59mm. This implies that the Project Ari prototype is even larger!
I estimate the Project Ari prototype to have dimensions of 71.15mm x 141.8mm x 9.38mm with a 5" LCD screen.
This provides plenty of space to waste in the name of modularity! You can probably even give each module its own EMI shield and still have room to spare.
My guess is Motorola Ara solves this by either making performance-critical components non-upgradeable or packaged together within a single module. This enables high performance modules to scale with every process generation.
Many peripherals do not require high bandwidth or low latency. For these components, we can use some sort of standardized bus to connect them. There are many examples of such interfaces, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Potential interfaces include PCI-Express, USB, and Intel Light Peak (also known as Lightning). USB is probably the most likely choice due to its ubiquity, power restrictions and cost, or they may choose to create their own low-power proprietary connector. (Motorola, if you're reading this, please choose USB!)
This is true. However, we're already assuming that all performance-critical components are non-upgradeable or all found within one module, so the driver issue for those components is non-existent. Right now, each functional block has its own proprietary bus. If modules connect using a standardized interface such as USB, module manufacturers can write the standard USB drivers in a same way that this is done on desktop computers right now.
Ironically, customers actually like weight in their phone. Plenty of massive, high-end smartphone have been criticized for being lightweight, which makes it feel "cheap." Example: http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2...
By using the same lightweight materials that have been criticized for feeling cheap (i.e. plastic rather than metals) for the extra packaging, we can create a phone that feels good in a customer's hand with plenty of heft.
Now, lets consider what this Motorola Ara project might look like and its implications on the consumer and the overall market.
What are some example modules that can be found? For example, we have have low to high resolution display support (480p TN, 720p IPS, 1080p IPS). We may have cameras of various qualities. We may be able to upgrade the amount of internal flash memory. We can replace the SoC from processor generation to generation without having to throw away the entire phone. The most technically interesting part though is the ability for specialization.
For example, a major problem with accelerators right now is that what's popular right now won't be popular a year in the future. If we just put a "popular program accelerator" in a module, then this module can be upgradeable every year or so based on what the user plays. Think of it as a yearly flu shot! Of course, accelerators may need a high performance bus in order to be practical. Nowhere is it stated though that each module slot has the same interface! For example, a Motorola Ara phone may have 4x USB2.0 and 1x PCI-E3.0 2x module slots in it.
Also, if this is an open standard, then manufacturers looking in can start making modules too. For example, Xilinx may choose to make an FPGA module to replace that "popular program accelerator" that I'm talking about. Now you'll only need to reprogram the FPGA to retarget the popular programs. Currently, the barrier of entry is too high for Xilinx since the risk of failure for something so radical is fairly high. This puts the burden of failure on Xilinx, not the phone company, so more aggressive designs can be built.
Now, lets discuss the marketing details for this phone. Currently, most cellular providers subsidize the true cost of the phone, such that people only pay $100-200 out of the total $650 cost of the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy. However, there's no such thing as a free lunch: rest assured, you are paying for the full $650 amount as the difference is cost is simply applied to your monthly bill. However, customers are not exposed to the true cost of the phone and may experience sticker shock when, for example, they see that upgrading their Ara to a new SoC costs them $250, well above the cost of most subsidized phones.
However, there do exist a few cellular providers that do not subsidize or offer the option to not subsidize the cost of the phone. For example, T-Mobile recently made headlines when it dropped phone subsidies and contracts: T-Mobile Ditches Contracts, Phone Subsidies
For companies such as T-Mobile, this phone is simply a match made in heaven. As T-Mobile is not providing any subsidies, T-Mobile customers are less likely to want to upgrade phones. Therefore, incremental upgrades of $250 for a new SoC module in your Motorola Ara is much more attractive than paying $650 for the latest base model iPhone.
In conclusion, Motorola's Project Ara, while similar to PhoneBloks at a high level, is actually likely to be quite different in order to solve technical challenges posed by such modular design. This design has the potential to be quite practical for certain larger form factors, which industry has been tending towards anyways. There are still plenty of challenges left to be solved, but the overall idea seems promising enough to be worth trying.
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