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Vinyl vs Wood Siding: Which is Best for Your Home?
All such people who want to change their sidings normally get confused in choosing between vinyl and wood sidings. Where the wood siding has been around for a very long time and was the most loved sidings until the most recent few decades, vinyl siding, on the other hand has turned out to be progressively more well known and is the one which is considered by most of the people today. Keep reading to know which one is perfect to choose for your house.
Below are some factors that are considered while choosing the perfect siding.
- Insulation:
Despite the fact that wood siding is an average insulator, vinyl wins the race when we talk about perfectly insulated house siding. Due to the fact that wood is a natural material, it contracts and expands depending upon the change in temperature. Therefore, it's practically difficult to have tight-fixed wood siding. Vinyl siding leads the pack since it doesn't change with the change in season and dampness can't saturate the panels. An individual can also add extra insulation to vinyl siding by picking a layer of foam between the walls and siding. It will expand the siding's insulating capacity bt acting as a covering blanket of your whole house.
- Maintenance:
This is the point at which vinyl siding seems to be perfect as compared to wood siding. Along with painting, wood sidings need a lot of other maintenance. Then again, vinyl doesn't require any extra work earlier or after their instalment. It comes perfectly maintained with your favorite color and looks wonderful when it is installed on the house. No extra maintenance is required.
- Solidness:
As stated before, Vinyl sidings won't extend or contract as the climate changes which will make sure that your house is firmly sealed. It also won't decay, break or twist on any temperature extremes conditions. This makes vinyl siding strong and ideal for any atmosphere. On the other side, a drawback of wood is that it will probably encounter a creepy insect infestation in which, termites are the most widely recognized and dangerous pests.
- Appearance:
We all know that genuine wood siding has an excellent appearance. Its customary, lofty look is one of the best reasons that people consider wood siding in any case. Contingent upon the kind of wood, it is available in an assortment of styles, perfect to fit the designing needs of the house. But, if we consider vinyl siding, then we will notice that it offers more flexibility with regards to customization. No other material offers as large of a style and shading range. From several design combinations, anyone can make their own customized vinyl siding, it is the ideal decision to fit the look of any home.
- Cost: Real wood siding varies in cost contingent upon the kind of wood you pick. The better quality wood the higher will be the price. Vinyl is a moderately economical material, yet much like wood, the nature of vinyl you go for influences the value you will pay. With vinyl, you'll spare cash throughout the years as it needs no extra painting and recoloring.
So, going through all these factors, it is clear that Vinyl sidings are the perfect choice for your house.


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Nespera By Any Other Name . . .
On my first several trips to the Algarve I kept noticing a fruit tree that I'd never seen before. It seems to grow everywhere, out of cracks and crevices, and each Spring these small trees are loaded with apricot sized and coloured fruit.
Turns out it's what the locals call Nespera (nesh-pear-a). The woman who first introduced me to the name of the tree was somewhat dismissive of it. "Oh yes," she said. "Nespera was introduced here and it's a weed." This spring I noticed it for sale at the Loulé farmer's market. The fruit didn't look especially attractive because it seemed to be quite bruised and beaten up. Turns out that's the way they look as they ripen. Certainly not one of nature's ravishing beauties! I bought a few and discovered an interesting plum-like fruit in texture with a couple of large seeds inside. It's taste was a combination of citrus, mango and peach/nectarine. Pleasant enough, but not an immediate winner in the 'can't wait for my next taste' category.
Imagine my surprise when several weeks after arriving home I noticed a basket of nespera fruit for sale at Pete's Frootique out in Bedford, NS. Who could miss that combination of creamy beige colour and distinctive brown spots. And then I discovered that they were being sold as loquats. Which led me to discover that the plant was brought back to Portugal at the time of their great discoveries several centuries ago. I always have to chuckle when I realize that something that is taken for granted or dismissed at unimportant in one corner of the world shows up for sale as a precious, rare commodity in another corner of the globe.
I don't know who in the Halifax area has a taste for pricey loquats, but a Nespera by any name is much better eaten right off a tree you are passing by!

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Inspired by the traditional American row house, this collection of gleaming white gable roof homes is part of the new wave of sustainable design in Houston. Designed and built by Matthew and Tina Ford through their company Shade House Development, the Row on 25th is currently a series of five houses, but it will soon be expanded to nine. A simple and clean layout, coupled with economies of scale in building lowered the costs of building down to around $170 per square foot. They also included a number of energy-efficient strategies, like daylighting, to lower AC costs in the hot and humid climate of southeast Texas.
Located in the trending Houston Heights downtown neighborhood, Row on 25th is a collection of five rentable homes. Soon there will be 4 more homes for a total of 9, all inspired by the symmetrical silhouettes inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen. Each two-story home is about 1,900 square feet with a open floor plan kitchen and dining room next to the living room on the ground floor. Upstairs are two-bedrooms and a master suite. The efficient use of space, the large ceiling heights and the brilliant white walls make these homes feel huge. Meanwhile large custom windows provide ample daylighting and the open and flexible spaces allow the residents to customize their home as they see fit.
To complete the project and keep costs low, Matthew and Tina Ford of Shade House Development relied on the principle of economies of scale. By building 9 homes rather than just a few, they were able to work with wholesalers and builders to get better prices. Lots of custom windows instead of one or two meant they could make them for less. The interior is modern with clean lines without extra details like unnecessary trim, which also helped reduce labor and material costs. Air conditioning in Houston is a requirement, but the Fords wanted to lower energy costs as much as possible. To achieve this they installed radiant barrier house wrap on the roofs before adding heat reflecting shingles to minimize solar heat gain. The ducts were installed in the basement rather than the roof to keep the cool in the house. The houses are are leased for $2,850 per month.
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This set of 13 prominent traffic signs teach safety and accurate recognition of standard road-way signs at an early age while satisfying a child's curiosity and fun for block play. Create complete road-ways with our Plywood Trucks and Vehicle collection. Signs are made from wood and stand on sturdy, non-tip bases. Ages 3+.
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The complete classroom block play accessory collection! This 36-piece wooden block play set encompasses all the vehicles, signs and people necessary to complete the Roadway System and Community Buildings sets (sold separately.) Includes 6 vehicles, 12 traffic signs, 3 traffic barrels, a mailbox, 6 community workers and two separate 4-piece family sets.
Durable block play set includes 6 recognizable destinations: Fire Station, Police Department, Hospital, School, Grocery Store, and Service Station. Each plywood building has a minimum 31⁄2" entrance and exit to allow vehicles to pass through. Approx. 6 1⁄2"W x 5 3⁄4"H x 6 1⁄2"H. Set of 6. Ages 2 and up.
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Fun2 Play System - Construction Set is a multi-purpose activities tray which can be used for sand & water play, art & craft, light box activities and planting.
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- Building Blocks - uniform sized with 15:3:1, each measures 117 x 23.4 x 7.8 mm, 200pcs
Mix and match these everyday heroes for some super-silly community play! Use to introduce kids to professionals in their community or combine with any of the Super Blocks sets to maximize the fun. Includes 6 characters and 6 hats, plus stand-up photo cards to help children relate each profession to its corresponding workplace and clothing.
Playing with vehicles promotes physical activity and the development of imitation, helping toddlers to develop their language skills. Made of flexible, durable plastic with non- removable safety wheels. Comes in a reusable jar. Measures 4 1⁄4". Ages 12 months and up.
Made of flexible yet sturdy plastic, these colorful 3 1⁄2"L vehicles feature non-removable safety wheels. Ages 1 1⁄2-5.
Made of flexible yet sturdy plastic, these colorful 3 1⁄2"L vehicles feature non-removable safety wheels. Ages 1 1⁄2-5.
Set includes varied sizes and shapes for countless roadway configurations! Durable, hardwood veneered pieces are 5" wide and can be easily put together and taken apart like puzzle pieces. Ideal for large group play, the Roadway System builds teamwork, cooperation, and sharing, while enhancing creativity and problem-solving skills. Sizes range from 2 1⁄2" to 15" long. 42 pieces. Ages 2 and up.
Round the Town Road Rug & Car Set
Durable, woven rug comes with four cars to drive on looping streets and lanes—and its varied terrain makes it ideal for trains, chunky play figures, and vehicles of all kinds! 39"L x 36"W.
The Super Blocks universe just got bigger! Themed sets allow kids to expand their community play to include fun characters, rescue vehicles and adorable animals. Each set contains a "More Ideas To Play" brochure. Largest piece measures 5". Works with all Super Blocks Sets. 27 pieces including 2 characters, 4 animals and 1 vehicle.
A chunky racetrack just for little ones! Large track pieces assemble easily in multiple ways for a variety of play possibilities. Combine with Super Blocks Sets and City Sets to create an entire town! Each track set contains 2 cars and 2 characters. Ages 18 months+


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2017 Honda Civic Sport Hondata First Drive
An organization secondary selling organization Hondata that makes turbocharged Honda Civics with manual transmissions more intense than the Civic Si. Essentially, the tune expands the increase in the stock turbo and changes fuel and timing to oblige the additional weight. The outcome is around 225 strength and 255 pound-feet of torque, all with totally stock admission and fumes frameworks. Hondata connected with us to tell us we were welcome to experiment with the auto, thus while we were in Southern California to experiment with the Si, we took a side trek to Hondata's Torrance office to take them up on the offer.
2017 Honda Civic Sport Hondata First Drive
Hondata's test auto is an essential Honda Civic Sport hatchback with a manual transmission. In its stock shape, it's a truly fun little auto, on account of light weight, a strong shifter, and deft taking care of. So this auto has every one of the advantages of the Sport, yet with an additional aiding of energy. Driving it consecutive with the 205-torque Civic Si, it unquestionably pulls harder when stepping on the throttle. The power is even a touch of overpowering for the auto on the off chance that you get on the gas in a corner. There was a period or two in which we figured out how to get within wheel turning through a crossing point. Still, the additional power was an impact. You can see the additional lift, too, on account of the Hondata FlashPro PC's convenient telephone application that shows help weight and other data progressively. It's stunning that it just expenses $695 for the FlashPro tuner to open so much power. Much more so on the off chance that you pick to have a Hondata merchant streak your ECU for $350. The tune is additionally CARB-affirmed now, so Californian Civic proprietors can appreciate it, as well.
Yet, conceivably more energizing than the additional power, is the no-lift move usefulness. This means when the driver goes to move, he or she can keep one foot on the gas while alternate presses the grasp. How this functions is that the PC sets a low rev limiter (4700 rpm as a matter of course) for when the grip is discouraged and the gas pedal is squeezed. This keeps the revs sufficiently low for speedy, safe moves yet keeps up revs and throttle to avoid much lift misfortune.
Practically speaking, it feels like a manual transmission cheat code. With one less pedal activity, you can move a great deal more rapidly than you would regularly. Moreover, you scarcely lose any speeding up, to some extent since you're moving quicker, and to a limited extent since you haven't lost much lift or revs. It's unusual yet great. It additionally works so well that we don't see tremendously requirement for changing the default settings.
Would we prescribe purchasing a Civic Sport and a Hondata tune over a Si? Not exactly. Despite the fact that it's a less expensive bundle with more power, the Si's enhanced suspension, restricted slip differential, and extra solace highlights improve it an inside and out entertainer. Its bigger turbo additionally implies that if Hondata begins tuning the Si, it will have more prominent power potential than the typical turbo Civic motor. Be that as it may, there are a few reasons a typical turbo Civic and the tune could be better. In case you are on a financial plan, need something with a more agreeable ride, or need the hatchback body with Si execution, the a Hondata-tuned turbo Civic would be an incredible alternative.
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In spite of the fact that the Nürburgring-vanquishing Civic Type R pulls in enormous features, its uncompromising execution twisted and expected sticker price in the mid-$30,000 territory block it from being much else besides a low-volume radiance auto for well off, diehard don reduced fans. The 2017 Civic Si then again, with a moderate cost of $24,775, is the execution Civic that a great many people will have an opportunity to drive and claim, which seemingly makes it more imperative than the Type R. To check whether Honda has a victor staring its in the face, we drove the car at the Honda Proving Center in the Mojave Desert and on mountain streets close Los Angeles.
The primary thing we have to address about the Civic Si is the motor. It's a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-barrel that depends on the one found in standard turbocharged Civics, however it includes a bigger turbocharger. The greater compressor enables the motor to make 205 pull and 192 pound-feet of torque, making it the most intense Civic around until the Type R goes at a bargain. It surely feels energetic, with lift going ahead rapidly, firmly, and easily. It quickens energetically, and feels unmistakably speedier than standard Civics. The abject torque likewise effectively outperforms past high-revving Si models to wind up noticeably the most tractable Si ever. The motor is very smooth, as well, and has a charming quieted snarl while squashing the gas pedal.
However, for all the power changes the Si has, on paper it has a noteworthy power and torque deficiency contrasted and the all the more intense and torquey VW GTI and Ford Focus ST. In all actuality, that shortfall comes through plainly, as the Si never sticks you to the seat the way those hot portals do. This is in spite of the way that both of those autos are 145 pounds and 334 pounds heavier than the Si, separately. It likewise doesn't feel as anxious to rev as the old actually suctioned motors, nor does it shed RPM rapidly, making upshifts less smooth and agreeable. It's conceivable that the secondary selling could offer an answer sooner rather than later to address the torque shortage. A secondary selling tuner, Hondata, as of now offers a tune that makes a customary turbocharged Civic more capable than a Si, so simply envision what it could do to the Si's motor with its greater turbo.
Associated with the Si's turbo motor is a six-speed manual transmission – the main transmission accessible – and a helical constrained slip differential. The transmission is great, however it isn't one for the Honda lobby of popularity. Tosses are short and require barely any exertion, however it does not have a portion of the smooth mechanical feel of best Honda shifters, for example, those in the S2000 and even the 2006-2011 Civic Si.
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The constrained slip differential made a decent showing with regards to of getting energy to the ground, since we not even once saw within wheel turning endlessly control in turns. A portion of the credit might be because of the discretionary summer tires ($200) that were prepared to the majority of the test autos. Torque direct was additionally non-existent, yet on the other hand, this isn't a torque beast.
Talking about guiding, this is one of the territories where the Si genuinely sparkles. It never feels excessively overwhelming in either ordinary mode or Sport mode, the last of which diminishes help from the electric power controlling alongside firming up the stuns and making the throttle more responsive. In Sport mode, the directing is likewise incredibly exact and precise. The front wheels react to the finest and most sensitive information sources, and you will dependably know where the wheels are indicating. In ordinary mode, it feels somewhat less exact. Resistance develops normally in either mode.
Coordinating the guiding is a balanced case. Contrasted and the standard Civic, the Si highlights stiffer springs, against move bars, and customizable safeguards. They all compensation profits in significantly lessened body roll and noteworthy hold. You can continue including increasingly speed and throttle through a corner, and the auto basically sticks, displaying just mellow understeer. The suspension merits the greater part of the credit for the auto's soundness, nonetheless. It appeared to be about difficult to annoy the auto in a corner. Indeed, even over uneven and rough mountain streets, the auto never squirmed or avoided. The Si additionally gets bigger brake circles that work to a great degree well to haul the auto down from speed.
2017 Honda Civic Sport Hondata First Drive
The clean exchange up for the Si's enhanced taking care of is decreased ride quality. Medium and vast knocks will bring about direct shaking, despite the fact that it's decent. Wear mode will knock you about additional over those same knocks, and will uncover numerous minor blemishes that stay undetectable in typical mode.
There is yet another region the Civic Si sparkles, and that is in the esteem office. In the event that you had dissensions about the grave facilities of the (likewise fun) Civic Sport hatchback, they're altogether tended to in the Si. The base cost of $24,775 incorporates a sunroof, warmed game seats, a touchscreen infotainment show with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and double zone programmed atmosphere control. The main choices are the late spring tires and merchant extras like side skirts, discretionary wheels, inside lighting, and load administration, and floor mats. That implies you can have precisely the kind of Si we drove for $24,975. The cost is the same for the vehicle, as well. Honda has a couple of more frill underway, be that as it may. As indicated by a Honda agent, Honda Factory Performance (HFP) parts will be accessible in the not so distant future, including bringing down springs, updated brakes, and 19-inch wheels.
You may state it's marginally underpowered, yet the Civic Si is a completely fun brandish minimized auto. It's likewise better prepared and more amusing to drive than the Civic Sport. What's more, it's a great deal more reasonable, and most likely less demanding to live with, than the up and coming Type R. It's the without flaw Honda Civic, and it's justified regardless of your thought.


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John Cazale did not receive an Oscar nomination, despite being nominated for a Golden Globe, for portraying Salvatore "Sal" Naturile.
Cazale plays Sal the man who goes along with Sonny (Al Pacion) with his bank robbing and than later hostage taking venture. I praised Durning for his performance which did a great deal with almost nothing, Cazale might seem like he given more, but I actually think that might just be part of what makes this such a good performance. Sal despite being in the bank the entire time with Sonny is actually frequently in the background and Cazale needs to make his impression sometimes quite quickly and in rather short spread out scenes. A great deal of what he does in his creation of Sal of a character which is something special considering and its no surprise that he was able to win over Sidney Lumet for the part despite the fact that Sal was only 18 in the real story.
Where Pacino's Sonny is all about his overwhelming expressive emotions that leads him to be a nervous flamboyant fellow, Cazale downplays Sal considerably creating a great dynamic with Pacino just as he done with Pacino in The Godfather Part II. This is a very unique performance and he portrays him as a man who, unlike Sonny, can keep his emotions in check although he may share many of the same emotions but instead bottles it up. Cazale is great though because of the fashion in which he shows Sal's emotions. Cazale has a great intensity in his performance that expresses the way Sal's difficultly in dealing with the stress of the situation in almost the opposite fashion that Sonny takes in dealing with it.
Cazale makes Sal like a volcano in that he is always simmering and you never know if he might burst. Where it is pretty clear pretty quickly Sonny has no actual intentions to kill anyone Cazale leaves the possibility in Sal. It is quite effective how he portrays the potential violence in Sal because he internalizes so much yet realizes it magnificently in that strained unpredictability in his face. Cazale is particularly great when he asks Sonny about the legitimacy of Sonny's threat to kill people, and then states that he is ready to massacre the hostages. The blunt fashion in which Cazale says this truly chilling and shows that Sal potentially burst out into violence in any second. Cazale is brilliant in creating just that right unnerving quality there making it so we never quite know what Sal is capable of.
Cazale doesn't leave Sal as just a possible killer though and suggests, even though we never learn anything about him directly, that Sal like Sonny also comes from a very disjointed and troubled life of his own. Cazale makes him into a lonely figure who is withdrawn and detached from everyone else to at least some degree, and he suggests perhaps Sal did have his own reason for going for Sonny, but it is just something he is going to keep to himself. Cazale, as with all of his performances, is just so genuine in his portrayal of his character. Sal is a man who clearly does not know where he is going, or really where he is and Cazale makes such a compelling character simply within playing this sort of character in as honest fashion.
Although Sal can be taken as the less sympathetic of the two, as he is the one willing to kill, Cazale still manages to create a great deal of sympathy for Sal. He allows the sympathy to come naturally by that honesty I mentioned before. He creates such a sad portrait of Sal who really is lost. One moment in particular stand out one being when Sal is asked by Sonny where he would like to fly out of the country and Sal responds "Wyoming" (an ad lib by Cazale). It would be quite funny if it were not so sad as Cazale so genuinely portrays Sal as a man out of his element. He just is so earnest that it is heartbreaking like Sal is upset that the news reported him as a homosexual, or the brilliant scene where he scolds the bank tellers for smoking. Sal line "the body's the temple of the Lord" is so tragic because Cazale shows that Sal absolutely does believe this. Although it might seem a contradiction with his willingness to kill Cazale makes all feel part of the lost soul that is Sal.
Like Durning's Moretti, Cazale's Sal could have easily been someone you just forgot about especially in light of Pacino's tremendous performance. Cazale though never allows himself to be forgotten by creating such intricate and complex portrait despite the limitations of his character. He is believable in every aspect of the character and his intense internal style is perfectly done here. He is able to be both the man way over his head who has no idea what really to do with himself, as well as the chilling potential killer. He balances these aspects flawlessly making Sal the perfect variable in the film as we never know exactly how to feel about nor do we know exactly what way he is going to go. Cazale succeeds in making us feel sorry for him while we fear him adding just another layer of complexity to this film.


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Boy Abunda, Asia's King of Talk
"Mula nung dumating sa buhay ko si Marites Allen, of course I've been hearing a lot of things about feng shui, dati ang aking paniniwala ay pag maganda halimbawa ang feng shui for a certain year, paniwalaan mo, pag di maganda wag mong paniwalaan. When Marites came to my life parang nabago n'ya kasi si Marites has a solution to almost everything. It's about Marites's disposition, it's about her, it's about feng shui, it's about the messenger, di ba parang ang gaan gaan, ang saya saya, ang ganda ganda. She's one of the most beautiful women in the world. She's one of the sexiest women in the world. she's not shy about being prosperous, she's very generous, so it's about her.
She's able to present common sense in a way that I can actually hug it. I can hug a bright future, prosperous future, I welcome my blessings. That's Marites. Basically, I am a disciple of Marites Allen. yes, kumpleto po ako ng mga trinkets, kumpleto po ako ng mga charms, sa aking bahay, sa bags ko and you know what, hanggang sa wallets for receipts and for cash, they worked. Ganun lang ka simple yun, and you know what, I am not going into a debate as to whether this is true or not. The story is when I use all these things that Marites gives me, they worked."
Luis Manzano, Actor/TV Host
"Ms. Marites made me understand feng shui better and it was also an honor to have her in my home to inspect and tell me what kind of flow or luck my first house may bring.
I never fail to check her book if the next month will be good or not so good, so I can plan everything I have to do in advance."
Engr. Eumir S. Villanueva, MBA (TOPNOTCH CATALYST BUILDERS, INC.)
Feng Shui is not magic. This is the statement that stuck to my mind after my one-on-one consultation with Marites Allen. I simply followed some of the advice Marites told me and the results are simply amazing and in a very short span of time at that! It is like a switch that I simply turned on.
There is really nothing wrong in following feng shui because it is just a simple guide–a very practical guide at that. Combine that guide with hard work, perseverance plus sheer optimism and a definite advantage in business, relationships and life in general will be on your side.
Furthermore, I also learned that feng shui is not pure superstition because of the many valuable practical applications it has in our lives. Marites imparted to me a very simple lesson–do good deeds to others and luck will be very easy to come by even without charms and enhancements.
Indeed feng shui is not magic but it works like one! Still, nothing should substitute for our absolute faith in God and good deeds to others.
Shirley Tan
Dati kasi hindi ako naniniwala sa feng shui kahit na pure Chinese ako. Pero meron akong property noon na hindi ko mabenta for five years na, kasi sino ba naman magkakagusto dun eh daanan ng jeep tapos hindi pa commercial area. Wala talaga. Sabi ng isang friend ko na may-ari ng isang shop sa Makati, pumunta raw ako sa World of Feng Shui at bumili ako ng Wish Fulfilling Bird. Subukan ko raw kasi wala namang mawawala. So, sinunod ko at bumili nga ako, nasa ground floor pa ng Podium ang WOFS way back 2006. Within five months, nabenta ko yung property. Fascinating talaga. Of course nag-invest pa rin ako sa ibang property at bumili pa ako ng Wish Fulfilling Bird para may ka-partner yung una.
Maira Lamira, Civic worker
I was born in the year of the Ox, and last year was a bad year for me, healthwise. I almost died in an operation for an ovarian ailment. This year I'd like to get Ms. Allen's advice on whether this would be a good year for me to take the bar exams. I've been putting it off, kasi nga dahil sa health ko.


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New Thinking
How will climate change affect plantation forestry in NZ?
New Zealand-grown Pinus radiata will be taller and slimmer in the future according to a new paper¹. While sequestering greater amounts of carbon, the trees will be more exposed to risks from extreme winds and wildfire.
Flexible decision making tactics for climate change
Preparing New Zealand's primary industries for climate change is an enormous challenge. Uncertainty around the wide range of possible climate change impacts could lead to over-investment in some areas and under-investment in others. To ensure that we can protect our primary industries efficiently, Scion is investigating an analytical tool that gives decision makers the flexibility to plan for a range of climate change scenarios as they unfold.
Building community resilience to climate change
Erosion, low incomes, poor infrastructure and population migration leave many rural communities in New Zealand vulnerable to climate related impacts, and unable to take advantage of opportunities for a better future.
Scientists to test Wellington wind
Scientists look at new plants to reduce emissions
NIWA scientists travel To flood-stricken Australia
Convict ship logs give insights into climate science
Rain a gauge of building needs
Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Heats Up
NZ scientists to gather data for Disaster Plan
New Science
Soil bacteria may promote tree growth and mitigate climate change
Research into how a group of growth promoting bacteria help plants cope with environmental stress may have major implications for scientists worldwide trying to piece together the full picture of global warming.
Antarctic ozone hole: smallest in five years
NZ study pinpoints the final cold snap of the last ice age
Divergent trends in land and ocean temperature in the Southern Ocean
Man with a mission
Collaboration to cut world's GHG emissions
NZ's temperatures have risen 1degC since 1931
Warming through past century unequivocal
US jet tests gas levels in sweep of NZ atmosphere
Emissions reduction still Plan A
New Value
Palm trees thrived in Antarctica 52 million years ago
Balmy tropical temperatures and frost-sensitive vegetation prevailed on the coast of Antarctica 52 million years ago, according to a study of drill cores from under the seafloor off the coast of Antarctica.
Smartphones used to fight wildfires
Spades and hoses are not the only things that rural firefighters can use to fight wildfires; thanks to Crown Research Institute Scion, they can also use their smartphones.


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Deleaker is a useful extension for Visual Studio 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 that helps you to analyze programming errors, many of which are unique to Visual C++. Deleaker is a great tool for Visual C++ developers who occasionally have trouble detecting resource leaks and debugging their applications. With Deleaker, you can detect and localize resource leaks in memory, GDI and USER objects, handles, with no appreciable slow down to your application.
Debugging has always been a headache for program developers. As bugs go, some of the most difficult to find are leaks, especially in graphics device interface (GDI) objects and menus. Even a small leak can drown the ship of your system's performance. You cannot afford to miss even a single one.
Deleaker is an effective solution to this problem. First, it provides you with information on all GDI objects created while your application is running. For almost all of these objects, you will get a full stack, which helps you to see where exactly in the source code each GDI object was created. A simple double click on the stack entry and the editor will open the file with source code at the corresponding line. Next comes the most important point: when your application exits, Deleaker will provide you with a list of GDI objects that were created but that were not deleted.
Plenty of tools exist to help track down memory leaks, but there are very few good tools to help track GDI resource leaks that can ruin performance on any Windows operating system. And all of them have one major problem, they tremendously slow down the performance of your application. Deleaker is tightly integrated into the Visual Studio development environment and you can be sure that it will not affect the speed of your application. Leaks are possible, even in robust Windows-based applications. Deleaker will find them for you.
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Why India Isn't Excited About iPad
By Amit Agarwal
When Apple announces a new product, it is not uncommon to find scores of people queuing outside their retail stores on the launch day hoping to grab a unit before the store runs out of stock.
The queues are often longer for products like the iPad, where Apple has managed to create a new category of computing devices that fit perfectly between a smartphone and your computer.
On Friday Apple launched the iPad in India but if you were expecting a similar reception for this "magical" device here, you'll be mostly disappointed. That's because the India launch is happening some nine months after it became available in the U.S. and therefore a lot of people, who would have bought that device on day one of its launch, may have already got it with the help of their friends in U.S. or even from the gray market.
There's another reason why most people here aren't very excited about the first-generation iPad. There are rumors that the next version of the iPad, which is expected to be thinner and lighter, may be announced in the next few months.
The feeling is that Apple is using India as a dumping ground to get rid of all the old inventory as they prepare to launch the second-generation iPad.
That said, now that iPad is available through official channels in India, does it make sense to get an iPad now or should you wait for iPad 2 or go with an alternative?
While it is obvious that Apple doesn't give much weight to the Indian market, there are lot of things that go in favor of the iPad.
It's a brilliant device for web surfing and entertainment, you get access to thousands of apps around everything, the battery life is good and the touch experience is extremely impressive.
Critics may point out that it doesn't support Flash but after using the iPad for such a long time, I don't really see that as a limitation. There's no camera and you can't make phone calls but would you really want to do this on a tablet?
The iPad is available as Wi-Fi and Wifi+3G and you should choose one based on your requirement. If you plan to use the device in your home or office, the Wi-Fi version should be just fine but if you are planning to carry it on road-trips, you should go with a 3G model.
The premium is also not very high. The base model, the 16 GB Wi-Fi-only iPad, costs around 20% more than the US and probably that's what prompted Samsung to drop the price of Galaxy Tab to match it with the iPad. The Tab is smaller, hence more portable, and has two cameras for video calling but reviewers I have spoken to say it's not as polished as the iPad.
The big question – should you buy now or wait? Well in the world of gadgets, if you always wait for a future version, you can never buy anything because there's always something better coming your way in the next few months.
There are quite a few tablets coming this year but we don't really know how they'll compare to the iPad and when will they become available in India through official channels.
Amit Agarwal is a personal technology columnist and writes Digital Inspiration, a popular how-to blog.


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"The Missoni family. Born into fashion"
The international presence in this edition come from the hand of the prestigious Italian knitwear brand Missoni. 080 Barcelona Fashion will pay tribute to Àngela Missoni, the current co-owner and creative director of the brand. A tribute which Missoni will be represented by her daughter, Margherita Maccapani Missoni , who will receive the Fashion Tribute the event renders every year to a key name in the fashion industry.
Margherita Maccapani Missoni will be the guest of honor at this edition of the Catalan Fashion show, not only on behalf of her mother but also in her own name as a figure of the future in the fashion industry. Since birth, Margherita has grown up surrounded by fashion. Daughter of Angela, creative director of one of the most respected fashion houses in the world, and granddaughter of founders Ottavio and Rosita, her life has been deeply influences by the great names in creativity and style. Today Margherita has become a protagonist in the world of fashion in her own right with her firm Margherita Kids.
Precisely to speak about fashion and about her experiences thereof, Margherita Maccapani Missoni will offer "The Missoni Family. Born into fashion", an informal colloquial with her good friend Lisa Lovatt-Smith, ex Vogue UK director, and Missoni family friend. The Missoni family. Born into fashion will be a public tête à tête, a conversation between two friends, where they will run over their trajectories in the world of fashion and share their Love for life, children, creativity and beauty.


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... since I last posted. I've just been really lazy, but working hard. Christmas holidays were great. Got to be away from work and Edmonton for almost two weeks. I miss Calgary.
Today was the Superbowl. I thought while B watches it, I'll scrap or make cards (it didn't happen, I took a nap instead...). So I decided to make dinner at noon using a new recipe that I got - "Colleen's Slow Cooker Jambalaya". Damn, it's good! It's a little runny and soupy (I already cut down on the tomato juice), but it's still good. Next time, I'll cut down on more juice. Although it's a slow cooker recipe, meaning it's suppose to be easy, but there's a lot of chopping.
Still inside the crock pot
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I found this one upstairs at Louisiana Music Factory in downtown New Orleans a couple weeks ago. It was five bucks and I mean, come on, man, like you coulda put that one back? A cursory attempt at research turned up little information on the perpetrators, whose name, incidentally, appears nowhere on the packaging other than the record label itself. Their music appears to have made scant lasting impression. Easy come, easy go.
I found the record in the hiphop section, so I assumed it would be hiphop. Then again, I also found a Hall & Oates record in the same section, so I wasn't that surprised when it turned out to be an old-school rave track. Really, with that title, could it be anything else? The song is basically a bunch of repetitive synth bleeps over your basic house beat, pretty cool but nothing to write home (or blog...) about. Still, the vocal sample's a killer find. It's sounds like some anti-drug PSA, and is taken from a larger rant about the danger of drugs. The speaker seems to be insisting that LSD is the worst drug of all, as destructive as a nuclear bomb. According to the notes posted with the video on YouTube, the sample is from an old episode of Dragnet. Poor Joe Friday; little did he know that "da bomb" would someday become street slang for "good". Now he's stuck in an endless loop, unwittingly recommending psychedelic drug use for all eternity.
Still, hard to argue with the sentiment being conveyed, whether Friday intended it or not: LSD is the bomb.
From my deck to you: Radioactive Goldfish – "L.S.D. Is the Bomb"


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The purpose of this framework is to train new entrants in and upskill the existing workforce to the industry recognised standard of competency for professional Bus and Coach Drivers. Intermediate Apprentices at level 2 will be able to work for a large UK wide operator, municipal operator or a family business. They will learn safe and fuel efficient driving techniques and will develop customer service skills to increase customer loyalty and keep businesses running.
The bus and coach industries employ approximately 223,000 individuals between them. Bus and coach services are provided across the UK and play a vital part in underpinning social inclusion, tourism and local economies.
Public transport is high on the political agenda and the provision of bus and coach services that offer an alternative to the private car are key ingredients in supporting the low carbon agenda.
The bus industry consists of five major companies. There are 12 municipal operators and numerous smaller, independent commercial operators active in delivering scheduled services.
There are around 4,360 companies in the coach industry. Many are SMEs and/or family companies.
The bus and coach industries have been affected by the rising costs of fuel so meeting this challenge and improving profitability are major concerns for the future.
Challenges faced by the industry include:
- to attract more applicants from under-represented groups into the industry;
- to up skill the workforce to industry standards;
- an ageing workforce
For Apprentices from 16 – 18, the Apprenticeship must last at least 12 months and for Apprentices 19 and over, the Apprenticeship must be at least 12 months, unless relevant prior learning is recorded. Where this is the case, Apprenticeships will not be less than six months and must include new skills and new learning.


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Wedged between the Dolomites and the Adriatic lies Veneto, a unique region and a real treasure trove full of art and architecture, beautiful scenery, interesting cities, and tasty cuisine. In other words: the ideal region to explore from your cottage in Veneto and Venice!
Cottages in the green north of Veneto
The foothills of the Dolomites can be found in the northern parts of this region. This area is very suitable for walks due to its many footpaths, but its also great for mountain biking or even winter sports. The cottages in this part of Veneto are located in a beautiful scenery. The mountain scenery changes into rolling hills with vineyards, and further south the land becomes flatter still.
Visit fabulous cities from your cottage in Veneto
Many art treasures and beautiful historical buildings can be found in this regions interesting cities. During you walks along the narrow lanes and small squares of the historical villages and towns, you will be able to explore the rich architecture and history of cities such as Venice, Verona, Padua, Vicenza, Treviso, or Rovigo. And its always a pleasure to finish off with an Italian meal and some wine in the open air!
Cottages on the famous lake Garda
If you are looking for somewhere to cool off, visit the popular Lake Garda, the holiday homes in Veneto are perfect for a day trip to the seaside. Lake Garda, in the western part of the region, is Italys largest lake its ideal for a day of water sports and relaxing. Tip: The village of Malcésine has a cable lift up to the mountain of Monte Baldo. From here, you will have a spectacular view over the lake! And then theres the coast, of course. With the holiday homes on the Adriatic coast in the east, you will find long sandy beaches and resorts such as Lido di Jesolo, Bibione and Lido del Cavallino.
Holiday homes in Venice
When we think of this region, we all think of the city of Venice, of course. And thats only natural. The city that is slowly sinking into the sea still works its magic on its visitors. The sound of water lapping against the walls, fishing boats, the world famous gondolas, small streets, and the view when you arrive by boat it all adds to the experience. Venice was a thriving trading city, which is reflected in its large art richness and culture - in the richly ornamented façades, palaces, and churches. You can easily spend a couple of days here, walking through all its streets. A cottage in the centre of the city is ideal here!
But if youre only going for one day, you will probably focus on the well-known sights such as the San Marco square and the Basilica de San Marco, the Doges Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. And of course there are the many museums and palaces. Above all, this is a city to experience. Take a boat trip on the Canal Grande and see the city from the water. You can also visit the island of Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore, from where you have a gorgeous view on Venice. Try and visit the smaller squares and the more remote streets of Venice. Its better to travel out of season, to get a different and real image of the city. You will no doubt sample the Venetian cuisine in one of its restaurants!
Around Venice you will find fabulous Venetian villas, built in the classical architecture of the architect Palladio. These were the upmarket country houses of wealthy Venetian families.
But many more places are well worth a visit: Veneto, Padua, Vicenza, Treviso, and the charming mountain village of Asolo. All these places have many restaurants for a wonderful meal out. But you could also give Agriturismo a try a great way to discover the local cuisine and the atmosphere in the countryside.
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Ease Learning AR Flash Cards (Traditional Chinese)
Regular price $39.95
Bringing Learning to Life!
This is a hi-tech educational product suitable for children aged 3 and above. This box set includes 120 flash cards in 6 categories: aquatic creatives, transportation, land animals, primitive animals, vegetables and fruits and the license to use the smartphone or tablet app. Using the camera on your smartphone or tablet, the 2D sketch on the flash card will turn into a 3D moving animation that allows you to spin or zoom in and out of the scene. You can also choose to listen and view the informative facts about the object.
This version supports audio in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, and character display in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. The flashcards display the vocabulary words in English and Traditional Chinese, with Pinyin.
Great packaging! Perfect Birthday or Christmas Gift for your kids or any Chinese immersion families!
「易學靈AR百科卡」是一款適合3歲或以上兒童的頂尖科技教育產品,內含兩文三語的文字語音說明,配合全新的擴增實境(Augmented Reality)技術,能夠透過手機或平板電腦呈現栩栩如生的立體3D效果,帶給兒童精彩體驗,為學習重新定義,令小孩贏在起跑線上!
Interactive Augmented Reality (AR) technology can help early learning educators find new, creative ways to educate and inspire learning. Learning should be fun! AR is uniquely suited to provide engaged and playful learning. Discovery, excitement and awe. Transform your classroom with AR - interactive and compelling!

The box contains:

120 cards, 20 cards in each category: aquatic creatives, transportation, land animals, primitive animals, vegetables and fruits

3 game cards and 2 character cards

Installation and Activation Card, User Guide

Stand & Storage Bag

Quick Start:

Download the app from App Store or download using the QR code in the package. Support IOS 5.0 and above OR Android 4.0 and above.

Open the App, following the instructions to create an account and enter the activation code

Start playing by placing the cards on the back of the device, then the object will come up to life on your device!

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I teach in a great area of Metro Atlanta that is a true melting pot. The diversity in my classroom is truly amazing. I have learned so much about other cultures and languages from my students.
That being said, I can't do Christmas in my classroom anymore, so I thought I'd share an activity that I did a few years ago.
After Thanksgiving break, I chose Flat Stanley's Christmas Adventure as our read aloud. It's short and sweet, and the kids were thrilled to hear that they would get to take Stanley home!
We were working on letter writing, and I thought it would be a fun way to learn more about my students and differing holiday traditions. It went so well!
I chose to use two notebooks, since I had 25 students and I didn't have 25 school days until Christmas. Split in half, it took a little over two weeks to get the project done.
I had a schedule taped inside the notebook, along with instructions and a pocket for Flat Stanley.
(I had to take Flat Stanley out when I added these notebooks to our classroom library. As you can see from these pictures, these notebooks have been LOVED!)
You can find the introduction/instructions here.
I created the first entry to be an example for my students and their parents, then glued it on the first pages in both of the notebooks.
As I said, it was a HIT and these notebooks are still popular in my classroom library.
You can find templates for the old Stanley on FlatStanleyProject.com and the new Stanley (like I used) at FlatStanleyBooks.com.
You can find the Christmas Adventure book here. The paperback is a STEAL - only $2.88 right now!
Lastly, you can find a writing template for an extension/research activity here.


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Question5. Please, try to list the main functions of Clinical Research Associate in the interaction between FDA/TPD, Sponsor, CRO, IRB, and the Investigator. In the next sessions we will talk about these functions..
Question5. Please, try to list the main functions of Clinical Research Associate in the interaction between FDA/TPD, Sponsor, CRO, IRB, and the Investigator. In the next sessions we will talk about these functions..
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is a professional who monitors the administration and progress of a clinical trial (pharmaceuticals, biologics, or devices) on behalf of a sponsor. A clinical trial is a scientific study of the effects, risks and benefits of a medicinal product, including new drug substances and currently marketed drugs. A CRA might also be called a clinical research (or trials) monitor, executive, scientist or coordinator, depending on the company.
Typical work activities include:
locating and briefing suitable doctors/consultants (or investigators) to conduct the trial; setting up the study centers – ensuring each center has the trial materials and checking that the investigator knows exactly what has to be done; monitoring the trial throughout its duration which involves visiting the study centers on a regular basis to check the patient data in the case report forms (CRFs) and to sort out any problems which may arise; validating and collecting completed CRFs from hospitals and general practices; closing down study centers on completion of the trial; discussing results with the statistician. Writing technical reports on the trial is usually carried out by a medical statistician.
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It was less than a year ago that Queen Bey, our modern day female LEGEND released one of her most anticipated albums-Lemonade! This album seem to have come with Perfect timing when Black women needed that spokesperson, that front for our cries to be heard. It came at a time when every Black person was … Continue reading Beyoncé The Phenomenal Legend
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Distinctly Savannah: Romantic Inns of Savannah – Historic Bed and Breakfasts in Georgia.
Get away and "Let Savannah romance you!", beginning with Romantic Inns' lodging. In Savannah stay where USA southern hospitality translates to abundant "complimentary" amenities, as seen in Romantic Inns' new video, "Savannah Way to Stay" (above). Tips from top travel guides point to our historic inns in romantic Savannah – the mini private hotels in the world famous historic district, known as historic homes and romantic bed and breakfast inns in Savannah, Georgia USA.
Yesteryear lives within the souls of our member inns -- a selection of grand historic Savannah homes. Envision stepping through the doors to a friendly southern "Hello" and the unexpected differences of a B&B experience.
Your hosts will help you create your unique itinerary of the Hostess City of the South's treasures and small indulgences. Imagine an evening of easy conversation spun into the southern storytelling of the day's adventures. Memorable nights in Savannah are only exceeded by the genteel elegance and comforts of your comfortableinn's bed. Each Romantic Savannah Inn's offerings are unique. Yet the tantalizing aromas from Savannah's gardens, salty breeze, rustling trees, singing birds, or a beautiful Savannah sunrise will entice you. Moss-draped trees offer shady retreats through downtown garden squares. Wander into Savannah art galleries, boutique shops, museums, restaurants, ice cream shops, and pubs. The sights, sounds, and flavors of Savannah will always leave you yearning to return.
Once officially named "Savannah Beach", the unspoiled Tybee Island (only 18 miles to the beach) holds the ambience of a day gone by in a casual beach community. Home to the Tybee Lighthouse and Colonial Coast Birding Trail, Tybee's warm ocean waters and sandy beaches offer miles of relax places to stroll and play. Located only 20 minutes east of historic Downtown Savannah, it is perfect day trip year around.


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Paola M. Franqui a.k.a. monaris is a talented 30-year-old self-taught photographer and instagramer currently based in New York City. Paola focuses on street photography, she also shoots a lot of architecture, portrait, lifestyle and travel photography. "Street photography to me is everything", she explaines. "I'm always trying to push boundaries within myself by mastering timing and refining my ability to observe and record those decisive moments in time."
I am a reader of people and fascinated by human behavior. I am constantly influenced by my surroundings. I am always curious, and I wonder what the people I capture are experiencing, what emotions they are going through, and I try to share their stories. A snapshot of a passing moment that will never happen again. New York City makes all of this possible and it is where I feel the most alive.


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The grate, which is lovely alone, gives the mirror texture and interest. Love blog. thanks for the visit, oliveReplyDelete
Maybe some Duck Egg to soften the aqua????ReplyDelete
Your grate is gorgeous. If you hadn't said it was wood, I would have thought it was an iron grate. Love decorating with one-of-a-kind pieces.
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Love the grate AND the aqua bookcase!ReplyDelete
I think everything looks pretty just like you have it. But, it is always fun to change things up when your ready.ReplyDelete
That grate or whatever it is, is gorgeous. Perfect in front of the mirror. Really makes the vignette.ReplyDelete
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It was a 6am conference call type morning, and I found my self at 5am, sitting drinking coffee and reading through LinkedIn headlines while my brain woke up. The one about working for smart companies caught my eye.
Although the article focused on moving your personal career forward, as we choose technologies to recommend to customers, we use the same rule of thumb the article recommended for evaluating the tech that companies use.
As that 6am conference call progressed, I heard the same questions coming up.. Is it HTML5? How does this do triggers and notifications? How does mobile access look and feel? I was proud that we had chosen tech (in this case Metric Insights and Aspen Advisors) whose approach to doing business aligns with the future growth of how customers want to use technology.
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Fisher Financial Group encourages you, before choosing a financial adviser, to ask some tough questions. The following frequently asked questions are representative of what we are typically asked. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions during your decision process.
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32 years of working with individuals, families and small businesses on a one on one basis. Graduated with a business degree majoring in accounting and taxes from Roosevelt University.
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Total financial planning to individual goal planning. Investment, Retirement and Income Planning are our specialties.
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On a fee basis.
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It depends. We take a risk questionnaire and ask additional questions to assess the appropriate risk level and review that at least annually if not sooner.
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Here is my article for CycloCross Magazine published on Tuesday, December 24th 2013.
This is my 3rd trip in Belgium to race Cyclocross, and this place continues to throw curve balls at me. Last year I attended EuroCrossCamp as a rookie to the ways of Belgian racing and the camp taught me more than can be expressed in this post. My most recent trip was much longer and the opportunities to learn were even more so. As I said however, Belgium Cyclcross will always throw you a curve ball whether or not you're prepared.
I've been looking forward to Namur all season, especially since it was a Wold Cup for juniors this year and out of all the 'Cross courses I have done this is my favorite. Almost all Belgian courses are infamously brutal but Namur is, to quote Sven Nys himself, "Something special". It is a course so hard Sven regards it with wary respect, so hard that it pushes the limits of a sport that is about pushing limits. Why? well for one it only has two directions, straight up or straight down. Second there is very few places on the course where you aren't going all out. Thirdly the mud takes away what little control you have on the sheer drop-offs and off-cambers. And finally Namur boasts one of the longest and steepest run ups in 'Cross just to makes sure you're hurting enough. Doing EuroCamp for the second time is a great opportunity for me to do Belgian courses that I am familiar with. It is a big difference jumping on a course knowing what to expect, especially when what you expect is insanity on and off the bike.
The morning of Namur Geoff woke Gavin, Lance, Cooper, Peter, Austin, and myself up at 5:15 in order to make the half hour drive over to the course in time for pre-riding and warm up for our 10:00 race. Of course in Belgium, the sun doesn't rise until about 8:00, so we were pre-riding in the dark. Other than a few switch-backs added in and thinner, more slippery mud the course was pretty much the same as last year. It was really fun doing the course and being able to feel how much I have improved. both technically and physically from last year.
There was a rather large pile up just 100 meters into the race that affected all of the American juniors, some worse than others with Cooper getting the worst of it, breaking his front wheel. After being delayed for an agonizingly long ten seconds, I started to work my way back up through the ranks, going back and forth with my team mate Gavin. Two and a half laps in I was getting back in my groove other and picking off riders bit by bit when I made that one tiny mistake. A rider swept out my front wheel and I caught myself on my hands for a nice covering of slick mud... instead of wiping it off on my shorts, I shook the bulk of it off and resumed racing normally, leaving a slippery film on my hands. a few minutes later I took the same risky line down an already steep and dangerous hill that I had both laps before, only this time my hands slipped off my drops, throwing my weight forward violently and catapulting me into a front flip from which I land my left shoulder blade straight onto a root. I rolled several times down the hill bruising and cutting up my legs.
After the initial shock of the pain, my first thought was to grab my bike and pull it out any oncoming riders who might hit it and crash as well. Then I moved my shoulder and felt that something was definitely out of place. I moved my arm around to make sure that nothing was broken, jumped on my bike, and started riding the course with one arm on the bars and the other on my chest. It was one of the more painful races of my life and I'll be the first one to admit I cried a bit... but dropping out of a World cup willingly was out of the question. I made it till one to go before the officials pulled me.
On a much brighter note, today all the EuroCrossCamp kids and I had the honor of getting a Q & A session with the world champion Sven Nys. Meeting him in person was a great experience and all of of got to ask arguably the greatest 'Cross racer of all time any question we wanted. He is the embodiment of a true champion. Confident, Humble, and disciplined... I learned a lot from him in just half an hour. Big thanks goes out to Geoff for arranging this and Sven for taking the time out of a very busy schedule to talk to a bunch of aspiring American kids.
Despite the nasty crash (which I am healing up from very fast) ruining what would have been a great race for me, I feel more motivated than ever and very happy to be here. I will return to the next race, hungry for more...


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As usual,a late post.I've intended to post weeks before but well,PROCRASTINATION.My greatest enemy.
Now at my new home(which is a condominium.Not to boast,but it's a condo;While all of my classmates are living in the college's hostel.)I live here with my housemate cum ex-roomate cum classmate (wrong English I guess).I've posted before,about me frustrated to know that me and my ex-roomate were going to live here instead with all our friends (who live in the college's hostel right now).But,it's not bad.It's actually better.Better than good.It's great!Although I thought it's kind of tercampak to check in the home at the 22nd floor.(24th is the most but occupied houses stops at 22nd).Only 5-6 houses are occupied in this floor.We're even excited to see the lights on at the next house's windows.lol.
The downside is, it's so difficult to get a wireless connection.Networks like WirelessKL, P1HotZone, KLHopOnHopOff (you know,the tourist double-decker bus).But to get those connections from the 22nd floor?I try not to put my hopes too high. =/ .My friends at 9th floor get a constant connection while we get the opposite.But anyway,I've many future plans for the house.(Not too much.Just to buy a cooker,carpet,mats and bring the 14inch TV from my family's home.I'll try not to buy some sofas. =p)If the money allows.
In this semester,the subjects taken are 8 in total including the electives.
Patologi Asas
Teknologi Farmaseutikal
Farmakologi Am dan Autonomik
Kimia Medisinal
Amalan Farmasi II
Khidmat Masyarakat
A lot of 8.I honestly don't know how I'm going in this course.Considering my past results,which was the biggest downfall,all my life.The lecturers had asked me why,but I don't even know the answer.I don't have anything to blame.I just thought it may cause by my style of answering the exam questions.You know how the university questions (and also it's marking scheme) is a HELL lot of different from matriculations and schools??It just shocks me because I can do well in the 1st sem.From the first day,I know this will be one crazy semester.
Also with PMUKM Farmasi,the program yet to be done…phone calls,paper work,meetings.The works.
And this coming Hari Interaksi thing.Come on get it over with!!The flags and name tags.I'm so relieved that Exco Pemasaran has taken over the task on the gimik perasmian.The badges were done,now to wait for the shirts.Oh I've just learned that I'll be joining under the Faculty's Exco TTK (again!!) for this coming August UKM Convocation Day,to help designing the shirts.IDK.I hope more 1st year students will come to join.
Back to the study talks,this mid-semester exam should be my platform to prove to the faculty and to myself,that I can do this.This might be Allah's test to me.Again,I'd say just throw away your previous results at matriculation,schools (LOL) and also your previous semesters.Don't bother.You'll be up,and you'll be downed.The only thing mattered is how you will still be on this crazy ride to myself.
To the school/matriculation leavers, stop thinking you're the best and complaining about scholarships bla bla bla.Life in university is nothing like those.It's nothing.Only the freedom you'll get and the JPA/PTPTN money.If you think you deserve it,ask your parents to pay lah.If you're middle class then it's a different story.
I'd say SPM is soooo nothing.In terms of what it proves.It's just that you'll feel good and your parents feel good.I just thought how dreamy these students were when they talk about their desired course in university.I mean,it's good to have ambitions,but I wonder how much they know about this new life they're heading.I've ambitions before too,but now I toned it down a bit.I think it's healthier.It's about berpijak di bumi nyata.
Because during pre-uni,you'll have so many options thrown to you.There are jobs that you may never heard of,new prospects and numerous fields of your chosen job.And other interesting courses,which I called 'Alternatives'.If you can have one that follows your heart,great.You're one of the few people in the world then.It's true right?I've always following my heart as far as I can,but there are things in life that you'll have to put your head over your heart.Which is pretty much why I chose this course.Other things,I can do it throughout my life.It doesn't have to be a carieer.Because it's what your heart says,it shouldn't be something that you do to earn money.
My head says,go for the one that holds a stable future,growing and important carieer,which can serve the people.And satisfies this side of me that always love science.Also as a way to do what my parents would like the best for me to do.
Well,that's about it.I'm going off-topic. =)


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I wear these shorts most days in the summer and I love them. Nice and lightweight and super quick drying as well. The front pockets are nice and roomy, nothing falls out of them into the sofa cushions or under your car seat when you sit back. I bought my first pair last year and liked them so much I ordered another pair that I just recently received. Like another reviewer, I'd like another half inch on the back pocket, it's barely deep enough for a billfold, but that's about it, all in all I think they're great! I'm 5'11" and 175 lbs and the 32s fit well and come down to my knee caps when standing.
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- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
- Height: 5'10"
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The inseam length on these shorts is 11". Thought it might help someone :)
Great shorts!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 34
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 165lbs
Very comfortable, true to size. Good for hiking and casual wear. Light weight. I have two pair.
Picked up a 2nd pair
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 32"
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 170lbs
Using lightweight and seemingly durable fabric these shorts cover a lot of bases in terms of hot weather clothing. The fabric has a softer feel then I expected while still being tough.
High hand pockets keep your change from dropping out yet can carry more than most OR pants\shorts. Zippered hip pocket is awesome for storing snacks or your keys while climbing. Keeping them out of the way of a climbing harness.
Fit is pretty standard, a little wide in the legs then some I guess.
All in all these have been a life saver this overly hot summer.
Great for climbers, hikers and casual wear. Running in them isn't bad either.
The only thing to watch out for is the waist belt buckles. The belt isn't hemmed and so the buckle can slip off in the wash or when unbuckled. I solved this by doubling back the webbing through the buckle.
what's the weight of these? Just wondering if its a nice breezy breathable style of shorts you can also swim in, or more a rugged n rough rock climbing style short?
Hey Snorske,
These shorts are 8.6 oz. They are more of an elastic breathable short more so than rugged and rough.
I find them more in the middle ground.
I like them so much I just got a 2nd pair. Very light feeling and nice to run in but still tough enough to handle rock climbing. Very much on the lighter side. Great for hot weather!
Watch the "belt buckle" when washing. The webbing isn't hemmed and the adjustable side can slide off.
I love them, great all round shorts!
What's the inseam on these?
I measured a 34 and the inseam was 11 inches.


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I love my daughter in countless ways. She's quirky, she's her own person, often in her own world. She's as cute as a button and can burp as loud as any beer-swelling trucker.
While I'll never be able to belch with as much force as she can, there are two other lessons I know I can learn from my daughter and apply to my life:
- She wakes up every day singing and full of awesome.
- She is oblivious to whether her top and pants coordinate. Or her socks, for that matter. These things are not priorities in her universe.
So the next time you see me, chances are I'll be happy, musical and wearing clashing clothes. But I shan't give a hoot, because life is good!
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Seems a reasonable time to emerge and make a quick note about the USMNT's 2-1 win against Jamaica last night, sealing the first Gold Cup for the Yanks since 2013. I didn't get an opportunity to watch most of the tournament, but from all accounts it was an otherwise less than noteworthy three weeks, capped with an unexpectedly exciting final.
The US and Mexico managed to dodge each other for the third straight tournament, which, whatever – both Bruce Arena and Juan Carlos Osorio predictably went with second (and arguably third) string squads, respectively.
It's over! Arena adds another piece of hardware to his cabinet, Jozy and Nagbe look great, and Jordan Morris managed to grab some redemption with his game winning goal. As with any tournament, it's tempting to draw conclusions on how this team shapes up moving forward, but for now, I'm resisting the urge.1 The continent lurches ever forward.
- Can we take a moment, however, to mention that the US has yet to lose under Arena (or, during the Trump administration, if you enjoy non-causative coincidences)?↩


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