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Make from the picture what you will. There are two layers. The base picture and a slight sprinkling of flower petals on top of it. That's it. That's the picture.
Once again, most of the words do not match the picture.
This post is about creativity. It is driven by a number of other blogs, emails, texts and so on.
From the blogging world, two people are giving up (they say slowing down, but we know what that means) because they needed a break from "creating content." A phrase that sends chills down my spine. I don't create content. I make pictures. Other artists make paintings. Creating content in the digital era means filling up space so that a large company can make money from it. They don't care what the content is. Just keep it original. No heart. No soul.
Then, there are four photographers with whom I talk a little. They are all suffering from a kind of writer's block. They are uninspired. Can't seem to take pictures. Are casting about for a solution. Any solution. Not one of them ever took a course in photography. They are "self-taught," which is fine if you live what you are learning. But, taking pictures is easy now. And, inexpensive after the initial investment. Like so many others, they bought cameras thinking that anybody can take pictures. If they had learned the old-school way, when every exposure cost money, they'd have a learned a lot more than they know now.
Then, there are the writers that I read here, on WordPress. They read, so they want to write. That's great. Most of them write similar kinds of books. There are variations on themes, but not much. Their submissions to professional publishing houses are routinely rejected. And, why not? It's a buyers market. So, they self-publish. They don't understand the marketing lift it takes to get a book into the general public's hands. Or, even a medium-sized audience. They either sell about ten books, or they sell to other like-minded authors who support each other.
I suppose that they are all trying to express themselves, but not everybody is an artist, a writer or a musician. It would be a pretty boring world if that's all we did.
Of course there is a point to this. I don't write my truths without a point. Time is short.
Creativity is not for the faint hearted. Doing whatever artistic work people do is all-consuming. You live with it from morning until night. Sometimes, it shows up in your dreams — as it did this morning for me. It takes years of practice to learn your art.
Usually, it takes some kind of formal training even if it's only to help you build a foundation. That doesn't mean college. It could be a voice coach, a painting instructor who comes to your home or even a more veteran photographer who becomes your mentor. YouTube is fine for many things. Human interaction is way better.
No matter what, it doesn't happen overnight. You mess with it. You tinker with it. Sometimes you even succeed. Mostly you fail. But, you keep going and going. And, when you get there you find another ledge. Another new high point.
And then, you have to tell people. In person. Online. Through social media. You have to sell. And, sell. And, sell some more.
It never stops.
It's about a 16 hour a day job. That doesn't count the time your brain is spinning around and around.
That said, according to WordPress data, the lifespan of most blogs is less than two years. Some of them are project-specific and close when the project is fully realized. But, most of them just sort of wither and die. To be sure, there are plenty of blogs like Storyteller. I'm headed into my seventh year. I post every day. Only once per day. I try not to wear you out with endless daily posts. That's what Twitter is for. I really haven't tried to sell anything from here. I use it to test ideas. And, the pictures that come from those ideas. It doesn't take me as long as it seems to take many of you because the pictures are made in the course of my everyday life because that's who I am. And, my words are sort of thought out during the days events. I don't sit in front of the screen and think, "what am I going to write about?" My biggest issues are that I am a horrible typist. And, I can't spell for dirt.
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I'm a Vermont photographer. Plants, animals and the natural world have been my passion my entire life. I was consumed by an interest in photography and darkroom processes at the age of 12. A Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from the University of Vermont and 13 years experience as staff photographer with Ski Racing magazine and the Rutland Herald have hopefully given me a better understanding of both my craft and subject. I am an avid gardener and live in West Rutland with my wife Lynn, several cats, and other assorted wildlife.
I am available for both commercial and editorial work. Please send a note through the contact link above if you have any comments or questions.
Thanks for stopping by!

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Suzan Lee
Auckland based glass artist Suzan Lee uses the lost wax method to create unique fine art glass pieces. Her works are characterised by meticulous smooth finishes that are contrasted with hand carved line work.
Lee takes her inspiration from the natural world, gleaning symbols that become metaphors for the human experience.
Lee's recent series of work is called "Free as a Bird", which explores the longing of the human spirit to be carefree. Birds are placed on the edge of bowl like forms causing the bowl to either become unstable or to be stabilised. The spherical bowl becomes a metaphor for the human necessities in the world – food, water and shelter. The work leads us to reflect on the act of balancing these basic necessities and how this can present limitations to our freedom.
Suzan Lee exhibits her work in select galleries in New Zealand.
Suzan Lee produces meticulously cast glass pieces using the lost wax method. Her works capture elements of the natural world and human experience.


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You will be responsible for the input of various record, document management, maintain database and establish regular updates as required. You will also be assisting the pilot selection team in various ad-hoc projects, contract administration, fleet related issues and other administrative tasks.
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ACARS is a data transmission system, a method of communicating information to the dispatch center, maintenance, or to anybody who needs information from the airplane itself or from the cockpit. Some parts are automatic and others are manual input. Lets say I'm flying toward a place where there's a thunderstorm en route, and my dispatcher may send me an ACARS text message saying, "There's a thunderstorm, consider rerouting." I'll send back a message saying, "I got it, thanks," and then I may notify the dispatch. ACARS messages can be sent by text, but some aircraft have the ability to uplink by voice as well. The system also allows us to pull up the weather.
Often the ACARS is co-located with the FMS, but on a different screen. It's just like using a different window on your computer screen. We can enter information from the ACARS into the FMS, but that doesn't happen automatically. The crew may be able to download position reports through ACARS, and that function could be automated in the new 777s so that the FMS could be downloaded automatically, but I'm not quite sure.
Officials investigating the disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER are tight-lipped about Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) data reported by the aircraft. Malaysia's Department of Civil Aviation is examining ACARS data from the missing aircraft, but senior DCA officials declined to comment on their findings, if any. They also declined to say when ACARS data from flight MH370 will be released – or even if it will be.
In response to a question posed by Flightglobal about the aircraft's ACARS data, one of the officials cited the "sensitivity of the investigations." The comments were made after a ministry of transport press conference scheduled for 1000 was cancelled, apparently indefinitely. According to the Twitter account of acting transport minister Hishamuddin Hussein, he instead embarked on one of the search and rescue flights looking for the aircraft in the Straits of Malacca on Malaysia's west coast.
Media reports have said that no ACARS data was received from the aircraft when its transponder disappeared from radar at 0130 local time on Saturday 8 March. The aircraft mysteriously vanished halfway between the Malaysian town of Kota Bahru and the southern tip of Vietnam as it operated the Kuala Lumpur-Beijing route.
"All Malaysia Airlines aircraft are equipped with continuous data monitoring system called ACARS which transmits data automatically," says MAS. "Nevertheless, there were no distress calls and no information was relayed."
Presumably the aircraft would have transmitted ACARS data prior to its disappearance, but an industry source familiar with ACARS says this would be entirely dependent on the level of service enshrined in MAS's ACARS contract with one of two ACARS service providers, ARINC or SITA. Use of ACARS among carriers varies widely. Users of the service can have data transmitted at widely varying intervals, such as every minute to every thirty minutes.
When an aircraft is flying over land, ACARS data is transmitted via VHF to ground stations, but over water the data is transmitted to satellites. Typically ACARS data has a narrow focus, with engine performance being the most widely monitored aspect of aircraft health. The flight crew can also deactivate ACARS transmissions if they elect to do so. Nonetheless, ACARS data proved crucial for gaining an early understanding of Air France flight AF447, which crashed 1 June 2009. Within three days of this aircraft's disappearance investigators released ACARS data, revealing that the aircraft had transmitted a number of failure reports for various aircraft systems. It is far from clear, however, if ACARS data will be of similar use in the MH370 case.
Malaysia's Ministry of Transport has published an article detailing how Inmarsat helped to pinpoint the southern corridor flight path taken by MH370. It reports that Inmarsat informed them on 13 March that routine automatic communications between the Inmarsat satellite and MH370 could be used to determine several possible flight paths. The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) then presented Inmarsat's most recent findings on 24 March, indicating the southern corridor.
Calculating 'pings' - The report states that the calculations were made using the automatic 'pings' sent to the satellite via the ground station and the aircraft after it vanished. It explained that if the ground station does not hear from an aircraft for an hour it will transmit a 'log on/log off' message – a 'ping' – and the aircraft automatically returns a short message indicating that it is still logged on, a process described as a 'handshake'. The ground station log recorded six complete handshakes after ACARS, the aircraft's operational communications system, stopped sending messages.
Inmarsat was then able to calculate the range of the aircraft from the satellite, and the time it took the signal to be sent and received, to generate two arcs of possible positions – a northern and a southern corridor.
The report goes on to explain that Inmarsat developed a second innovative technique that took into account the velocity of the aircraft relative to the satellite and the resulting change in signal frequency, known as the Doppler Effect. The Inmarsat technique analyses the difference between the frequency that the ground station expected to receive and the one actually measured, known as the Burst Frequency Offset.


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Snoop Dogg pens song for Prince William; Does 'DWTS' want Lindsay Lohan?
Celebrity Beat: Pennsylvania official denies Mark Ruffalo is on a terror watch list... In a new interview, Michael Douglas talks about cancer, wife Catherine Zeta-Jones says he's "on the upward curve now"... Snoop Dogg writes a song for Prince William's bachelor party... Jennifer Lopez is the new national spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Fascinating, but we thought the fictional Tracy Jordan was their spokesperson.... Talk show host Nate Berkus hospitalized with appendicitis... "Scream" star Neve Campbell filed for divorce five months ago... Kanye West manages a bit of good P.R. for once... David Cassidy pleads innocent to DUI charges.
Rumor Mill: "Dancing with the Stars" wants Lindsay Lohan... Tony Parker's divorce lawyer quits, citing conflict of interest... Britney Spears collaborating with Lady Gaga for comeback album track... Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal move their coffee dates to Nashville.
Pop Culture Mix: "The Walking Dead" producer Frank Darabont fires entire writing staff... Johnny Depp details Disney's initial reaction to his Captain Jack Sparrow portrayal: "Is he gay?"... And, according to screenwriter Stuart Beattie, the role was originally written for Hugh Jackman... Tom Hanks confirmed for Kathryn Bigelow's "Triple Frontier"... Jay Leno airs Taylor Swift montage clip, but fails to give credit to its creators... Dr. Drew Pinsky lands his own HLN primetime show... The Clash's "London Calling" inspires rock biopic... Larry King planning stand-up comedy career after his CNN exit?
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"Neve Campbell filed for divorce five months ago . . ." If you file for divorce and no one cares, are you still a celebrity?
Posted by: McMaynerberry | December 1, 2010 9:10 AM | Report abuse
Too bad Larry King already quit his day job.
Again too late with the Texas bar admission. I gotta work on that.
Posted by: epjd | December 1, 2010 9:28 AM | Report abuse
Tony Parker's divorce lawyer quits, citing conflict of interest..I guess he's a Lakers fan.
Three for the price of one:
Jay Leno was caught using someone else's material? And this is different from his usual routine?
Jay Leno was caught using someone else's material? What is he Dane Cook now?
Jay Leno was caught using someone else's material? Odd, usually he just steals someone else's show.
Posted by: DorkusMaximus1 | December 1, 2010 9:30 AM | Report abuse
Guess I'll have to send my regrets on Pr Wms bachelor party. Too bad. My county is his namesake.
Jlo can sign me up for the Boys and Girls Club.
Maybe Neve Campbell somehow protected her privacy---nah.
Too bad David Cassidy didn't take the Danny Bonaduce route.
Lilo PLEEEESE, get it together long enough to do at least a cameo in a movie. Otherwise the DWTS invite is a sure sign your career has jumped the shark.
Posted by: reddragon2 | December 1, 2010 10:38 AM | Report abuse
What happened to Sharon Stone? Is she auditing for a part in the next Sex and the City movie?
Posted by: DorkusMaximus1 | December 1, 2010 10:38 AM | Report abuse
Nice going, PA. Mark Ruffalo could have a bomb in his underpants _right now_ and you give him a free pass just because he's a celeb?
Five months? What McMaynerberry said.
"DWTS wants Lindsay Lohan." That's a nice change after it usually beginning, "The L.A. County Sheriff..."
It's weird that Disney would ask Johnny Depp that, especially after never once wondering the same thing about Thumper.
I won't say I knew that Jay Leno stole any material, but I always wonder when one of his jokes turns out to be somewhat funny.
"Larry King planning stand-up comedy career after his CNN exit?" Interesting true fact*: he got his start in show business by telling the joke, "The Aristocrats," for a talent agent in a restaurant - using nine members of his immediate family, two friends, a dog, a cat, a paraplegic weasel, and two hundred gallons of lukewarm bacon fat.
*Disclaimer: "fact" described not necessarily true.
Posted by: byoolin1 | December 1, 2010 10:42 AM | Report abuse
Maybe Larry King can open his act with that story about when he was a teenager and he and his best pal, Sandy Koufax, went to a Carvel ice cream store in New Haven. That one's a real howler!
Posted by: McMaynerberry | December 1, 2010 11:07 AM | Report abuse
So often we mock those who've had themselves nipped, tucked or embiggened to a faretheewell, and/or had their faces frozen expressionless with Botox™. Based on the above photo of Sharon Stone, I now believe her non-cosmetic surgery claim might be true (or at least that it was minimal). That's what 50 looks like, Lizards (well, with a dye job and makeup). Truth be told, I'd have been delighted to have looked so good at her age!
Posted by: Nosy_Parker | December 1, 2010 2:34 PM | Report abuse
"Dancing with the Stars" wants Lindsay Lohan.
Word is that Sarah Palin's lobbying for the show to take Christine O'Donnell. Just imagine some of the song selections she could dance to... Whatsamatter, DWTS can't find an unemployed Democrat after the last election? I'd love to see Russ Feingold barechested.
Johnny Depp details Disney's initial reaction to his Captain Jack Sparrow portrayal: "Is he gay?"
Sheesh, fella, Sparrow's a fictitious character. Plus, considering that Disney's already in hot water with the anti-gay crowd for their hiring policies, as well as same-sex day at Disney World, what does it matter at this point? Who further will they offend that they haven't already on this score?
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For the past several decades, cable and satellite television services have been competing head to head in an effort to win consumers' dollars, with each side of the argument listing accomplishments and features that the other side just can't match. For a while, it seemed as if cable television services had won this debate. Their argument was that they simply had more HD channels and a more reliable service. That argument, though, has been wildly inaccurate over time, as new technological developments have propelled satellite options to new heights.
Availability: A Look at Cable vs. Satellite
One of the primary limitations of cable is that the service is simply not available in areas where the cable operator has not installed their actual cables. This is most often the case is very remote or rural communities, as well as areas where forces opposed to development have prevented the company from making its services available. Without cable wires nearby, consumers will need to either use an antenna to receive broadcast signals or opt for a satellite option.
Increasingly, that's what customers are doing. In fact, many customers are opting for satellite even where cable is available. The reason is simple: Satellite television service is essentially universal in its size and scope. The satellite used to transmit broadcasts can reach virtually every home in the United States, and all it requires is a proper satellite dish that can receive the signal. No network build-out, no cable company support, and no unsightly wires are required.
In urban environments, satellite signals are higher quality, more reliable, and easier to install than cable competitors. Recent developments have made satellite more accessible to urban dwellers, especially because satellite dishes are now very small and able to be installed right onto a building.
Superior High Definition Broadcasts: Cable Loses this Battle Soundly
It was once the case that satellite companies weren't able to deliver the same high number of HD channels to their customers that cable companies offered. Thanks to new technologies, better satellites, and better contracts with content providers, that is now not the case. In fact, satellite services in the past few years have been able to offer far more HD channels to their subscribers than either cable or FiOS, soundly beating the marketing with all-digital, MPEG-4 broadcasts that are highly reliable during transmission and better quality than cable company offerings during viewing.
Of course, some channels are still offered only in standard definition by their parent companies. That's understandable, as many smaller networks simply don't have the equipment necessary to produce and transmit HD signals. For those channels, satellite broadcasts are all-digital. In fact, the all-digital nature of satellite television programming beat competing cable installations to the game by roughly a decade. While many cable customers were just starting to learn about all-digital options, satellite subscribers were entering their 10th year of all-digital, high-quality broadcasts nationwide.
Universal Service, Great Quality, and More Choices: Satellite TV is the Logical Option
Satellite TV is a "come from behind" success story that has managed to beat cable programming at its own game. With universal availability nationwide, more HD programming options than cable or FiOS, and a longer commitment to all-digital programming, satellite represents an affordable, forward-thinking alternative to cable conglomerates that many homeowners will greet as refreshing and a welcome change of pace.


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This is a myth!
Can you only absorb 30 G protein/meal for muscle protein synthesis? Probably not.
A study done by Tipton et al. (2016) shows otherwise:
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2-group, randomized, double-blind, crossover design.
Group 1- 20 g whey protein isolate
Group 2- 40 g whey protein isolate
Total= 30 healthy, resistance trained (>= 2 sessions/week for past 6 months) males divided into Group 1 (n=15) and Group 2 (n=15)
Volunteers participated in two infusion trials (used to measure MPS response) after doing whole-body resistance exercise and ingesting whey protein isolate. Group 1 was given 20 g, and Group 2 was given 40 g whey protein isolate, immediately post-exercise.
Overall, Group 2 had greater MPS than Group 1, following whole-body resistance exercise.
Based on this study, consuming more than 30 g high-quality protein following heavy resistance training is more beneficial for muscle growth. The level of resistance training and the type of exercises you perform may affect the amount of protein you can absorb.


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Being a photographer is important to me and I'm always looking for ways to improve my abilities any chance I get. Two years ago, I came across I heart faces and saw that they have a conference /workshop but it was down in Dallas and at the time, I didn't have the resources to get me there. Fast forward to 2013 and my friend Michelle over at Callia's Corner and Michelle Montero Photography asked if I was going and that it was in Ohio. It was half way between the both of us. I looked it up and the airfare to Ohio was totally affordable. I told her yes and since she already had booked a room, we would be roomies. I don't know why I was more excited, that I had kid free time for three whole days, I would meet an awesome bloggy friend that I had made in person or that I got to be in a hotel with hundred or so women who loved photography as much as I did. I was soooooo excited.
I have to say that I didn't' take a many photos as others that attended the conference. I was so busy taking in everything that some of the time I barely even took notes. I was just soaking it all in and trying to learn as much as I could.
We got there early on Friday and had some time to explore cute little Granville, OH. Cute little town with a college, bars, deli, a some shops and restaurants. It was almost the most perfect little town I had ever seen. Gorgeous old houses and a quaint main street.
Friday night was the mixer/ meet and greet. So we got on our best pair of jeans :) and went down to meet some other photographers. They had a great bar and snacks around the room. Also , two different photo booths were set up to take some silly pictures with your new friends. Let's not forget the DJ. It was just like a regular wedding reception, all women on the dance floor having a good time.
Saturday morning we got started with a great breakfast and then on to our many sessions that we could choose from. Some we needed reservations for and some we didn't. There were six class sessions that you could attend.
The first session I chose was "Using Reflectors & Diffusers in Your Photography" with the rep from Wescott. She went over how a 5 in 1 reflector can really enhance your images and your session. They can get rid of harsh shadows and help your clients to not squint as much. They really looked like a good idea but I'm still trying to get my images straight out of camera as awesome as they can be and right now I don't need to worry about where to put the reflector.
My second session was "Simple tips to Improve your Photography Today with Angie Arthur , co-founder of I Heart Faces. Ok, let me start by saying that she is just as nice as she looks and as someone else at the conference said...she has the most amazing mermaid hair. I hope that K's hair looks like hers some day. She talked about 12 Simple Tips that we could do to improve our photography hence the title of the session(duh) Things like turning off your flash and take the time to find the good light. Some were basic and some maybe you just didn't take the time to think about.
After she was done talking, we split up into pairs and tried to practice what she was preaching.
One Willow Presets. Of course at the time, I didn't know who she was, but when she knew a lot about my camera and the way the light was working under the trees.... I figured it out real quick that she was a professional. She was so patient and kind with me.
Session number 4 was "Using elements of composition to Create a stronger Image with Dana Suggs"
Ok, Dana is a total hoot. I could sit and listen to her talk all day , or go shopping, or have a drink as she imparted her wisdom. During her session, if she asked a question and you got it right, she threw you a candy bar. We were all trying to be really smart that hour :) Just to give you an idea of my first impression of her, Friday night there was a "dream big "chalkboard that we were supposed to write our big dreams on. I saw one that read " I want to pee alone." I laughed and said "Now, there's a lofty goal." to which she replied" Hey, now."
Her session talked about things like:
- The rule of thirds ( no horizon lines in the middle of image)
-Rule of Odds ( odds are always better in photography)
-Leading Lines ( put your subject on a line to draw our eyes in)
- the Rule of Space ( give the eye something to go to)
Session 5 was "Capturing Children's Natural Smiles with Jennifer Tonetti-Spellman" . This class was so eye opening to me. She told us to really engage the kids. Don't' stop moving. Don't be afraid to be and act crazy. Say things that will make them laugh and do things that will make them relax with you. Kids are more natural when they have something to do and react to. I was so busy running after her that the only picture I took was of her taking pictures. I really hope I can have the connection that she has with her clients but with mine own clients someday.
Session 6 was "How to Use Pinterest & Instagram to market Your Business and Blog with Amy Locurto". This session had a lot of info and I'm not even sure I can do it justice in a few short words. So maybe bullet points would be easier:
-use keywords
-put a Pinterest description in Photo alt tag
-Pin your own work
-Use vertical photos
-Use a watermark or put your url in the description
-Edit old blog posts or photos for Pinterest
-Put your popular pins on the sidebar of your blog
-try to be consistent with your brand ( not just pictures of your food unless your a food photographer)
- use hashtags
-comment and share others photos
Finally, our keynote speaker was Tamara Lackey. She spoke for a few hours about how it IS about the Money. Maybe I'm not as far along in my business to get all of what she she said because alot of it went over my head. It could have been that I was flipping starving by now or tired but the gist of what she said was...Don't think of money as a bad thing. If you don't welcome it in, it won't come visit you at all. You are being a creative being and you deserve to make money from your creativity. You should get paid for time away from your family and for your efforts.
I know she said alot more than that but that's what I got from her talk.
All I know is after that Michelle and I ran to the nearest bar/restaurant in town and some food and some beer. We.....were....starving.
Stay tuned for part 2 with some more gorgeous photos.


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Dirties on Diapering…Funded!!
Months back I posted about the Dirties on Diapering…..then just a week or so ago I posted again! This time I was posting about The Dirties on Diapering as they were SAPsMaMa's cause of the month (see post here), and if they reached their goal of $6,000 we would be donating $50 toward the making of this photo-journalism book!
Well, that has officially happened! With just days to spare The Dirties on Diapering has reached and surpassed it's funding goal! You can read all about it in Jamie's blog update on the Dirties on Diapering Blog!
Soon Jamie will be on her journy to make this book a reality, and I am excited to see this happen! You will find out in the future just how awesome this project is as we will be giving away a copy of her book once it is completed….so this isn't the last you'll hear about the Dirties on Diapering….but rather the beginning!
Head on over and give Jamie a big congrats if you have a chance, she's went through a lot and pushed through to make this happen…congrats!


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Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Spinning Malabrigo Nube - Indiecita
4 comments:
- Anonymous15 October 2014 at 08:18
I really adore the colours of this skein, I'm sure it's going to make a beautiful cowl.ReplyDelete
I want to write an ode to how pretty that yarn is.That cowl is going to be the prettiest cowl ever.ReplyDelete
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I am loving these colours too. I may change my mind about what to knit with it, I realised. I had bookmarked this yarn for the cowl and a previous skein for a hat. Now I think I may swap them round instead. We'll see!
I have to join the choir singing this skein's praises. Those colours are wonderful. I'm spinning malabrigo nube as well, for my mum's christmas present. I'm planning on spinning it a lot looser though, since she prefers a thin yarn with lots of yardage. (She once asked if I could get 600m out of 100g, not a chance...)ReplyDelete


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Iraq's Deadly Legacy
Fouad Hady
WATCH Fouad Hady's report from Falluja and Baghdad.
It is seven years since the invasion of Baghdad and only now is the US withdrawing its forces from Iraq, but the Iraqi people themselves, meanwhile, are having to deal with what appears to be a more immediate and devastating legacy from the war – stories are now emerging of increased deformities in the country's newborn babies as well as a dramatic rise in the number of children with cancer. Dateline's Walkley Award-winning reporter Fouad Hady, an Iraqi-Australian, went back home to investigate. As you know, Dateline always warns it's viewers when they are about to show images or sequences that they think you might find upsetting. Well, George Negus had a long look at Fouad's piece and it's definitely upsetting – confronting, in fact. Nevertheless, he urges you to stick with it. It says a lot about the ethical dilemma of modern armed conflicts like Iraq.
REPORTER: Fouad Hady
I'm travelling to Falluja – about two hours drive west of Baghdad – the scene of fierce fighting between Sunni insurgents and US forces in 2004. My driver is Mohammed, a mechanic who lives here, he remembers a happier time.
MOHAMMED, DRIVER (Translation): This is our city, Falluja. Every Monday and Tuesday it used to celebrate weddings, happy occasions, newborn babies and young men and women getting married…..
He says that has all changed now.
MOHAMMED (Translation): They don't have very high hopes of marrying and starting a family because they are scared to have children. This is the stricken Falluja city.
Mohammed and his new bride stayed in Falluja throughout the fighting. They say there is a terrible legacy.
MOHAMMED (Translation): She was two months pregnant when the battles with the American forces started. They were fierce battles and the American forces moved into the houses. There was heavy aerial bombing and armoured vehicles came in. A while later Zahraa was born disabled –she has six digits in her hands and feet – here are her hands and here are her feet. They are the effects – the doctors would not give us reports. She also had general paralysis and obesity, an allergy in the trachea, asthma, cross-eyed and also has mild mental retardation.
MOHAMMED'S WIFE (Translation): I had high hopes when I was pregnant with her – I was expecting her to grow up, play, to guide her, play with her, take her out, enrol her at school… In two years, all kids her age will start school, except for her.
MOHAMMED (Translation): We had a baby boy after her and when he was three or four days old, he died. He had an opening in the crown of the head, from the effects. It's not the only case in Falluja – there are not hundreds but thousands of cases in Falluja.
Mohammad and many others believe US bullets and bombs – which spread depleted uranium – have made Falluja toxic. He wants me to meet some of his neighbours.
REPORTER (Translation): What is your son's condition?
WOMAN (Translation): My son's condition is from the effects of the war – I was pregnant with him when Falluja was attacked – I was pregnant during the first attack and he was barely 40 days old during the second. So that is why this happened to my son Abdul Rahman. It is the effects of war – the bombs the Americans dropped on us. In general, Falluja's women are not happing children.
REPORTER (Translation): Do you know women, like neighbours, friends…
WOMAN (Translation): All of them.
REPORTER (Translation): Do they miscarry or can't they fall pregnant?
WOMAN (Translation): She miscarries – then can't fall pregnant – my sister miscarried as well.
REPORTER (Translation): The same condition?
WOMAN (Translation): Yes, the same condition.
REPORTER (Translation): Do you know any neighbours in the same condition – miscarry and so on?
WOMAN (Translation): All of them.
The fighting in Falluja filled the cemeteries, so people were buried here in the sports ground and the locals say the curse of Falluja continues
REPORTER (Translation): What is this?
LOCAL MAN (Translation): It's for children who were born with deformities and incurable diseases. They grow to about five or six months of age and don't survive any longer. This whole cemetery is especially for children. These are the deformed children.
REPORTER (Translation): Where?
MAN (Translation): All these graves. Those behind you and this side, they're all children. This is for deformed children from Falluja hospital.
I want to ask the doctors at Falluja hospital what they think is causing this tragedy. The hospital is clean, well-equipped and was paid for by the US. Paediatrician Dr Samira al-Ani says she has seen an increase in the numbers of deformed children.
DR SAMIRA AL-ANI, PAEDIATRICIAN: The cases that I am meeting now or I am facing now, are more than before, I can say 2002. I feel that the number is increasing after 2006.
REPORTER: Increasing by how many per cent?
DR SAMIRA AL-ANI: I can't give a per cents, I can't give a percentage because there is no documentation – in the past or even now. There is no statistics at all. There is no documentation of… I can say of most of the cases, not all of the cases, but most of the cases. There is nothing documented. There should be some studies and there should be some investigations.
REPORTER: No study here?
DR SAMIRA AL-ANI: No, no, no.
REPORTER: Why?
DR SAMIRA AL-ANI: We have no facilities to do such investigations. It's a complex subject and it needs complex investigation.
Travelling with us is a journalist, Mr Haamed Alname from a local paper, he also tried to talk to doctors – without success.
HAAMED ALNAME, JOURNALIST (Translation): They refused categorically and the direct response was that an official letter from the Health Ministry prohibits all statements by doctors in relation to, quote unquote, "congenital deformities". The main reason is pressure from the American forces on the Health Ministry. The letter was sent to the Anbar Department of Health and to Falluja General Hospital.
I decide to head back to Baghdad seeking more information. The Health Ministry refuse all my requests for an interview, but Mishkat al-Moumin, the Minister for the Environment, agreed to talk. She's working to clean up those parts of Iraq contaminated during the war.
MISHKAT AL-MOUMIN, MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (Translation): So what we have today is 41 sites. The majority are in areas close to Baghdad or in areas close to Basra, or in the proximity of Basra.
Central Baghdad – this is one of the many radioactive sites scattered across Iraq. Once the Department of Youth and Sport, it was badly damaged in the fighting for the city. Many of the shells and bullets contained depleted uranium. This man is from the Environment Ministry. With barrels of contaminated material, including depleted uranium, or DU, stacked along the wall, I put on the protective overalls.
MAN (Translation): Contaminated rubble. DU. Dirt, concrete, rubble. Level 4. Alpha, beta, gamma. This is the third floor.
REPORTER (Translation): Isn't it contaminated?
MAN (Translation): No it's not.
REPORTER (Translation): Which floor is this?
MAN (Translation): Fourth.
REPORTER (Translation): Contaminated?
MAN (Translation): Yes. These are all bullet marks on this wall. The readings were high, but Science & Technology removed the contamination and now the reading is normal.
REPORTER (Translation): Which level?
MAN (Translation): Eight. The bullets penetrated the walls here. See how the background reading has changed? There's a reading. We requested another clean-up, to finish the job.
REPORTER (Translation): So there's still uranium here?
MAN (Translation): It's more than the normal level. There's radiation activity so they'll redo this area.
When the shells hit, radioactive dust particles can contaminate large parts of the surrounding area.
MAN (Translation): If you walk on a contaminated area and move to a clean one, contamination will spread.
REPORTER (Translation): They're not wearing suits, will they be exposed?
MAN (Translation): Only if they touch it. The alpha range is 5 cm.
Not far from this building is the al-Alwiyah Children's Hospital, in the centre of Baghdad. A baby has been delivered in the ambulance on the way here.
DOCTOR: Female baby, with cleft palate and the issue of abdominal vessel and most probably a polycystic kidney. This is the bulge in the abdominal muscle and this is a polycystic kidney and there is a facial cleft complete facial collapse and the cleft. Most of all, this patient is – low-set ear and polydactyl, you can see the polydactyl for the left hand, there is six fingers, not five, six finger on the left hand. She is a female baby. We see multiple cases like this.
This is the newborn baby's grandmother.
GRANDMOTHER (Translation): They told us in her sixth month hat she had this condition.
REPORTER (Translation): You found out by ultra-sound?
GRANDMOTHER (Translation): Yes. I felt it was so wrong and did not accept it – the medical committee recommended an abortion and she was young and scared. But I did not agree and told her to have the baby. God Almighty created her and God will… Here, look at her. So many things are wrong with her. Both her father and mother are healthy. It's not that anything's wrong with them. They're fine.
REPORTER (Translation): Where's her mother?
GRANDMOTHER (Translation): I sent them home. I haven't told the mother or father yet. Even when I saw her in the ambulance, I was dumbfounded. It's all because of the fighting. What has this baby ever done? If her father sees her, he will go crazy. What's her fault, this baby? Oh, God.
The doctor calls me to see another baby, just two hours old.
REPORTER (Translation): Doctor, this is a scary case. What is this?
DOCTOR (Translation): It's wrong to say scary about them.
REPORTER (Translation): Not scary, I'm sorry. But this case is tragic. It's really a sad situation?
DOCTOR: This is a case of enkaphalosio – you'll notice that this is the forehead of the baby disappeared completely and there is a herniation of the brain tissue to the back of the baby. This is a common situation we have noticed lately. This baby is gasping – put him on oxygen, please. Oxygen, oxygen, oxygen.
Down the corridor is another 3-month-old baby with facial deformities. Her name is Farah, which means 'happiness'. She's been isolated from other babies because she is very sick.
REPORTER (Translation): What's wrong with Farah?
WOMAN (Translation): She has acute infections. She was very ill yesterday – she was almost finished. We gave her, her medication, and plasma. We felt so sad in the section when we stopped hearing her voice.
REPORTER (Translation): Do you like her?
WOMAN (Translation): We love to hear her voice. Especially as we have children… We're mothers and we know. Poor girl – She's helpless. We are all she has. Isn't she a human being too?
REPORTER (Translation): Did you find her mother?
WOMAN (Translation): I don't know if anyone has visited her or not. They haven't even left an address. Just Baghdad.
Just across the Tigris River, is another hospital specialising in young cancer patients.
DOCTOR (Translation): After the last war on Iraq the number of leukaemia cases has increased. The children who come to us face real suffering, especially those coming from remote areas, rural areas.
REPORTER (Translation): Is he your son?
WOMAN (Translation): Yes.
REPORTER (Translation): What happened?
WOMAN (Translation): He has leukaemia in the blood.
REPORTER (Translation): How long has it been?
WOMAN (Translation): Almost a year.
REPORTER (Translation): How did you discover it?
WOMAN (Translation): He had a tumour – he started losing weight and got skinny. We did a marrow test and it showed up in his blood. All the children are like that. They say it's the effect of wars, I don't know why.
WOMAN 2 (Translation): We took her to a hospital in Irbil – a haematology hospital, we did the marrow test. We'd never heard of it before. We knew her condition was critical. The results confirmed it was leukaemia. We were so shocked but when we came here we saw so many cases even worse than Marwa's case. But thank God… God is generous, He will cure her.
REPORTER (Translation): Hassan, what's Hassan's condition?
WOMAN 3 (Translation): He was fine except that he was coughing. They requested more tests and the results showed he had the disease in the blood.
REPORTER (Translation): Leukaemia.
WOMAN 3 (Translation): Yes. I cried until I couldn't cry any more. My tears dried out from so much crying.
The hospital could not, or would not give me any figures about the number of young leukaemia patients.
REPORTER: Let's talk about the war.
DOCTOR: Oh, maybe this is difficult. You cannot say for sure that the war in what way affected our problem in Iraq but our observations that the numbers are increasing for the newly diagnosed patients over the past 20 years.
Again, I can't get no firm statistics but as I film a technician testing blood, I begin to get an idea of the scale of the problem.
REPORTER (Translation): How many cases do you detect per day?
TECHNICIAN (Translation): Sometimes 10, 14… It depends on what comes in..
REPORTER (Translation): Leukaemia?
TECHNICIAN (Translation): Leukaemia – All blood diseases.
REPORTER (Translation): You're saying 10 cases a day, that's 300 a month. So the numbers are…
TECHNICIAN (Translation): The numbers are, well, it's normal here.
Those figures would mean thousands of cases a year in this one hospital. I return to al-Alwiyah Hospital the next day. The doctor is examining baby Farah – her condition has improved but her severe disabilities make me fear for her future.
DOCTOR: There are no eyelids for this baby since her birth and that make a lot of complication for her. And her age now is 80 days, but also she has a repetitive infection in the chest because she is complaining from repeated aspirations to the lower respiratory system. One of the time in her early life she was complaining from pneumonia – aspiration pneumonia. She aspirates her own saliva and that's all.
Iraq's broken children need love and care and they need to know what's causing this terrible tragedy.
REPORTER (Translation): Do you have the intention to have more children?
MOHAMMED'S WIFE (Translation): I hope so. I would love to have more children. But I'm scared, because I had a baby boy after her and he died then, he was deformed. His head was deformed. I would love to, but I'm scared.
GEORGE NEGUS: Fouad Hady with that disturbing report. Fouad tells us, by the way, that the head of the Baghdad hospital where he was filming was gunned down on Thursday as she left work. The Iraqis are struggling to come up with valid evidence of the causes of the deaths and deformities in their children, but this UK report done in Fallujah and published by the 'International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health' says "we conclude that the results confirm the reported increases in cancer and infant mortality, which are alarmingly high." The report also states that "although we have drawn attention to the use of depleted uranium as one potential relevant exposure, there may be other possibilities". And our website this week includes a blog from our executive producer on our decision not to show some particularly distressing scenes from Fouad's Iraq report, plus links to research on uranium and deformities. That's at sbs.com.au/dateline.
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Some businesses tend to learn payroll by penalty, says Jim McElwain, regional sales manager at Paychex.
"When entrepreneurs start an enterprise they often have no concept of how payroll works," he says. "That leads them to miss the first few payments that are due to federal and state governments, and initial unemployment, workers' compensation and local tax withholdings. It's not until penalties accrue that new business owners start to learn when things are due."
There was a time when many government agencies would have negotiated or forgiven the first fine, or work with the business owner to reduce the penalty. But over the years that doesn't seem to be the case.
What's worse, failure to promptly meet payroll tax requirements can stop a business in its tracks. Many businesses that shutdown or go bankrupt do so because of accrued penalties from unpaid payroll taxes.
Smart Business spoke with McElwain about outsourcing payroll functions as a means of avoiding penalties that often trouble new business owners.
What have you found to be the reasons companies incur common payroll penalties?
Penalties typically happen because of a lack of awareness, which is no slight to business owners because keeping up with these payments is challenging. Not only are there many regulations to understand, but regulations can change frequently. Payment schedules can change from once per quarter to once per pay period and often without notice.
Managing payroll is not the specialty of most business owners. Someone who starts a flower shop or a restaurant is probably great at arranging flowers or cooking, but not experienced in managing payroll. Their companies are often big enough to need payroll but not large enough to support a full-time CFO. That's where outsourcing can provide much needed help.
How can outsourcing payroll services help companies stay in compliance and avoid payroll penalties?
An outsource payroll services company will manage the entire payroll process. It will draft the client's account and ensure money is being sent to every tax agency at every level on the client's behalf. And if the provider makes mistake, the provider pays the penalty. Payroll service companies are essentially in the business of compliance, allowing the business owner to focus on day-to-day operations.
Why might a company be hesitant to hire an outsource payroll service partner?
Business owners that forgo an outsource payroll solution often do so because they think it's expensive. It's falsely assumed that the cost for the service is based on a percentage of the money going out through payroll. Instead, it's a flat fee that is typically equal to or less than the business's cellphone bill.
Sometimes a business owner thinks his or her company is too small for a payroll service. But thousands of owner/operator companies, as well as many businesses with fewer than 10 employees, use a payroll service.
Another myth is that the business owner will lose control over his or her company's payroll functions. Business owners maintain full control over their payroll when working with an outsource partner. They can write payroll checks as they'd like. They just need to notify their provider so the check can be accounted for.
What's involved in setting up a payroll service?
A common misconception is that setting up a payroll service is a complicated undertaking. The truth is setup often takes 30 minutes or less. All that's needed are year-to-date and quarterly payroll reports, copies of tax returns that have been filed, a list of employees, a voided check from the payroll account and the business's tax IDs. The service provider does all the data entry and setup.
Payroll is one of the easiest duties a business can outsource. There are few if any upfront fees and no length of service contracts. Businesses that have used the service for a month often say they wish they would have done it years ago. It takes a load off a business owner's mind to know that payroll is being handled, which eliminates the threat of potentially business-destroying penalties.
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ARKit Measure app has charmed me no end. Though I won't say as yet that it may ultimately replace measuring tape, I would definitely say that it can get your work done to a great extent. Indeed, it's nice to use ARKit measure app in iOS 12!
Measuring real-world objects using the Measure app is a breeze. Even better, the app itself offers you suggestions to get things right. All you have to do is just follow them.
How to Use Measure App in iOS 12
How to Take Measurement Using ARKit Measure app in iOS 12 on iPhone
Step #1. Launch Measure app on your device.
Step #2. Now, check out the on-screen instructions to move your iPhone around. Make sure to follow them.
Note: When you try to locate the point from which you want to measure, you will get suggestion about a place with a larger white dot. Moreover, it will also alert you with haptic feedback.
Step #3. A white circle with the white dot inside will appear on the screen. You need to point it to where you like to measure. Now, tap the + button to create a point.
Note: Check out the option to undo an action. Simply tap on the arrow at the top left to go back to the previous action.
Step #5. Next, you have to move your device towards the direction where you want to end measurement. The measurement value will show up as you move the device or the dot. In the end, tap on "+" button again to finish the measurement of the line.
Once you have got the measurement, you can tap on it to view the result in feet, inches and even centimeters. Want to share it with your friend? Just copy it and share it via iMessage and other apps.
Tip: If the item is a rectangle, a yellow box will show up on it. You can just tap on it to get the dimensions.
Capture the Photo of your measurement: After you have finished your measurements, you will be able to capture the results instantly. To do so, you need to tap on the shutter button at the bottom right corner.
Delete Your Measurement
Once you have got the measurement, you can delete it. To erase the result, all you need to do is just tap Clear at the top right corner of the screen.
How to Use Level Tool in Measure App in iOS 12
The level tool now no longer exists in the Compass app. To tell you the truth, it has become an integral part of the Measure app. And I think it's got a better place considering it's very helpful for measurements.
Step #1. Open Measure app on your iOS device.
Step #2. Now, tap on the Level tab at the bottom.
Step #3. Next, your device will let you know whether you are using it vertically, horizontally, holding it upright or placed on a flat surface. When your iPhone is straight, it will show zero degrees and the screen will turn green.
There you go!
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I have found Measure app right on the money when it comes to getting the work done. Of course, it may not be your first choice in getting the accurate result as yet and but I'm sure it can fill up the void to a large extent especially when you don't have measurement tape.
As iOS 12 is still in beta, I expect the app to get more refinement and offer more accurate result.
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Main logo or Air Bagan, the LOTUS in Myanmar culture
symbolizes purity, and the promise of man to aim for the
highest within himself. This logo, which will be a focal
point of our Corporate Identity, communicates a synthesis of
bold, modern entrepreneurial principles, our aim to be the
best combined with Myanmar culture, which we believe will be
a symbol of achievement for a new era.
The glory of The Lotus
The lotus
flower in Myanmar is known as the Padonmar Kyar (Nelumbium
speciosum). It blooms high out of lake waters on a graceful
stem and has long been symbol of purity and the ability to
rise to glory. The flowers symbolizes the best in man that
he could achieve for himself, and to proudly hold his head
high like the blossom on its stem. Fragrant and
delicate-looking yet with strength rising high, the lotus
has long been a deep-rooted part of religious beliefs and
culture in Myanmar.
In the old Buddhist text Zi-natta Pakar Thani, it is
recorded that on leaving the palace to start life as an
aesthetic, Prince Siddhartha was offered a set of monk's
robes by a Brahma, a celestial being of the highest order,
who had found them in a lotus blossom. Thus on religious
days such as the Full Moon of Thadingyut or Tazaungdaing,
both festivals of light, robes called " Lotus Robes"
specially woven are offered to Buddha images in pagodas.
Ninety years ago a lady of Inle Lake invented a true lotus
robe when she experimented with fibers pulled from the stem
to weave into robes to offer to her revered Abbot. The
traditional of this lotus fiber weaving still continues to
this day on Inle Lake, and can be found in no other part of
the world.
Buddha images are often enshrined on thrones with lotus
motifs, in the same way that the Myanmar kings had one
throne out of the requisite nine carved in mango wood with
lotus designs. The stupas of pagodas have a band of small
and large petals high on the spire called the lotus petals.
On the family shrine, no other flower has a more magnificent
aura than fresh lotus buds offered to the Buddha. One of the
five attributes of a perfect woman is that her breath has
the fragrance of lotus "May you be as fresh as a Padonmar
lotus," is a wish often voiced by elders to the
younger-generation. Indeed, what more could one ask?
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Aircraft fleet
Our current fleet
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Cockpit crew
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Finding the perfect size can often feel like a tricky decision. Lucky for you we have created the guide below to help you decide on the best fit for you. If you still have some questions, please do not hesitate to start a chat.
- Compare the measurements of our items with your own to help you decide which size to purchase.
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Here are some great brain healthy foods that really pack the power:
1. Walnuts
Good for both your heart and your brain, all nuts in general are good sources of healthy fats. Walnuts specifically are high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of the famous Omega-3 fatty acid. In fact, a study completed in 2015 linked increased walnut consumption with improved cognitive testing scores.[1]
2. Salmon
Fatty fishes such as salmon have gotten so much great attention related to their healthy fat content. Well here is another benefit to add to the list:
Because salmon is such an abundant source of Omega-3 fatty acids, they are a good source of decreasing blood levels of beta-amyloid. Beta-amyloid is the protein that forms the dangerous clumps in your brain leading to Alzheimer's disease.[2]
3. Turmeric
It is now known that the neurons in our brains can continue to form new connections throughout adulthood which was once believed to be impossible. One of the main drivers in the process of building these new pathways is called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
The great news is that it is likely that turmeric can increase BDNF levels leading to improved brain function and decreased risk of degenerative brain processes.[3]
4. Blueberries
The anti-oxidative properties of berries are powerful! It has been shown that consuming at least two servings of berries each week can improve memory and prevent memory decline.
5. Tomatoes
With the composition of your brain being mostly fat, 60% to be exact, the fat soluble nutrients in tomatoes act as a powerful safeguard. Specifically known as carotenoids, these nutrients are great antioxidants that help to neutralize free radicals. This is an important process to keep your brain functioning at its highest level.[4]
6. Chia Seeds
Another great source of healthy fats, the Omega-3 fatty acids found in chia seeds are a powerful brain enhancer.[5]
Here're the amazing benefits of chia seeds (and some refreshing recipes).
7. Broccoli
Research suggests that consuming dark green vegetables regularly slows cognitive decline. This is likely due to these veggies being rich in brain healthy nutrients such as Vitamin A, K, folate, lutein, and fiber.
8. Apples
Studies from 2006 showed that a common compound in apples, quercetin, may protect the neurons in our brain against oxidation. It is believed that the quercetin reduces cellular death in the brain related to oxidation and inflammation of the neurons. This process may play an important role in reducing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's.[6]
9. Spinach
Again! Those leafy greens! Leafy greens are a powerhouse of brain protective nutrients and antioxidants.
10. Onions
Onions are a good natural source of folate. Folate has been shown to improve the blood flow to the brain by decreasing homocysteine levels in the body. This also may have beneficial effects for those suffering with depression.[7]
11. Flax Seeds
Another rich source of Omega 3 and ALA! Flax seeds can help reduce blood pressure and therefor improve blood flow to the brain. This reduction of blood pressure also helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and strokes. It's a win, win!
12. Coffee
The caffeine in your daily cup of Joe may be doing more than wake you up. A 2014 study showed that those with higher caffeine consumption had improved test scores on mental function and had better memory recall.[8]
13. Tea
The combination of caffeine and the amino acid L-Theanine found in tea, has been shown to have powerful effects on brain function. In a 2017 study, green tea was shown to improve cognition, memory power, and reduce anxiety.[9]
The Bottom Line
There are many foods that have been shown to benefit the brain! What is most important to keep in mind is to focus on whole, real foods.
In summary and in looking at the above list, you can see that nature has powerful benefits. Eating what nature is providing us is the fastest way to feeding your brain.
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The Eliot Hotel
About the Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel
- Boutique, French-style accommodations just around the corner from quaint Newbury St. shopping
- Guests can order room service and extra amenities on the cool in-room touch screen system
- The French restaurant and sashimi bar are much-loved by locals and were created by a James-Beard-Award-winning chef
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and free passes to the upscale Boston Sports Club
The Eliot Hotel is a gorgeous, Parisian-style boutique in midtown Boston, set in a brownstone and filled with modern amenities like a sleek touchscreen system for ordering room service.
Located in upscale Back Bay, a mix of historic homes and skyscrapers, this hotel is a one-minute walk from the quaint shops of Newbury Street, a 10-minute walk from the bohemian restaurants and cafes in the South End and a 10-minute walk from the Convention Center and a subway station. Sports fans are only a 15-minute walk away from legendary Fenway Park.
Complimentary amenities include Wi-Fi, access to the top-notch fitness facilities at the Boston Sports Club and overnight shoeshine service. Small, stylish rooms and upscale dining makes this a better spot for couples or friends exploring the city for the weekend as opposed to families.
- Bar
- Restaurant
- 100% smoke-free
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Baby-sitting service on request
- Concierge service
- Express check-in / checkout
- Laundry / dry cleaning
- Safe in reception (fees apply)
- Business center
Room amenities
- Iron and ironing board
- Mini bar
- Pay-per-view / movies on demand
- Safe
- Flatscreen TV
- iPod/iPhone docking station
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
- Bathrobes
- Hair-dryer
- Luxury toiletries
- Valet service (fees apply)
Check-in: Standard Time is 3pm.
Checkout: Standard Time is 12pm.
Children and additional guests: No rollaway/extra beds available
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RE: Mathematica Help Urgent (Very New Beginner)
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- Subject: [mg93363] RE: [mg93332] Mathematica Help Urgent (Very New Beginner)
- From: "David Park" <djmpark at comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 04:52:52 -0500 (EST)
- References: <12027390.1225797491944.JavaMail.root@m02>
Here is a sample function: f[x_] := x^2 Sin[x] Assuming you have Version 6, you can make a table simply by listing the set of values you want. (values = Table[{x, f[x], f'[x], f''[x]} // N, {x, {0, 1, 1.5, 2, 5, 10}}]) // TableForm If you don't have Version 6 you can use MapThread with a pure function. (But for a beginner this take a little study. You would have to look up Function and MapThread in Help.) Going back to Version 6, we can add a heading row and then display a formatted grid. (gridarray = Join[{{x, HoldForm[f[x]], HoldForm[f'[x]], HoldForm[f''[x]]}}, values]) // TableForm Grid[gridarray, Frame -> True, Dividers -> {{2 -> Black}, {2 -> Black}}] David Park djmpark at comcast.net http://home.comcast.net/~djmpark From: Derek [mailto:derekcashel at yahoo.com] I am just beginning to learn to use Mathematica, and need to create a table of values. I would like to be able to input x-values and have the table display f(x), f'(x), and possibly f''(x) for a given function. I have already specified the function, and I have found the following input creates tables: Table[{x,f[x]},{x,-5,5,.5}] My problem is this: I would like to input specifc x-values, rather than use set intervals as defined in {x,-5,5,.5} above. Is there a way to specify a list of specific x values so that Mathematica computes the values of f[x] in table form? Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated. Thanks.


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Vegas in a List
1. We saw 1 Cirque de Soleil show- O at the Bellagio. This was my first time seeing something like this and I can't even express how simply amazing it was. It's a rare thing when you can see imagination and wonder hard at work. O is the first Cirque de Soleil show in Las Vegas and it was well worth every second. :) I can still see the diving performers and all the mystical creatures of the Opera house. (alright I am not giving away any more - you will have to go see the show).
2. I read 2 whole books- The Help - which is the summer must read. I also read Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. I have had this book forever and for some reason I could never get passed the first couple of pages. This time I did and once I got past the first chapter I couldn't put it down and I was dieing with laughing at all his naughty humor.
3. We completely got lost about 3 times- we stayed at the Venetian and this was our fold out map. It's always amazing to me how big but yet small Vegas is.
4 tickets to take the Portland Max to and from the airport. In my town our Metro is called the Max- and it drops you right off at the airport. If you ever come to Portland- this is a great way to get into the city for only a few bucks.
5. There was a little bakery by our hotel room called Bochon and they had macaroons! We stopped for a little coffee and snack here and there .. well actually we stopped by 5 times! but it was so yummy. I I just had to try every single flavor of macaroon and I do deserve a delicious fluffy latte.
6. This is my ticket stub and the brochure from visiting the Bellagio art museum- it's a tiny little museum but it's so well curated and there are always must see pieces. I always love going and looking at paintings. For the summer they have several Monets and Hockneys and a Lichtenstein (the guy who does the polka dots and had a pony tail)- which are to die for! The show curated the history of landscape from impressionism to contemporary. I think why I love this museum so much is because they have hand picked every piece- and it's about the message of the show. Any time I go to a museum or a art show- and I can't afford the art or a print- I take home a little momento to remind me how much I loved the show. When I got home to Portland- I counted 6 brochures- I can't believe I have visited the Bellegio art museum that many times!
7. We love playing slot machines- well only the lucky machines. The one thing that is nice about Vegas is that you can gamble and get free drinks. I counted that I played 7 Star Wars machines- and non of them lucky... normally I look for the Star Wars machine and it's pretty lucky but not this trip. We had much better luck with the American Idol slot machines- actually too much fun! I think why I like the slot machines is because they have a little story with the bonuses and you can watch a fun video and do a mini game. It's funny how similar slot machines are similar to an old nintendo. We played Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Monopoly, and the 3d slot machines which were a little crazy. We broke about even for the trip- which for Vegas is a good thing.
8. They hand these books out everywhere you go! There is no escaping them! I rounded up 8 in our room at the end of the trip. They have coupons and ads inside but we probably had more- I think the hubs might have thrown some away.
9. Phantom of the Opera was show is at the Venetian. We didn't see it but we heard the music in the elevator. The main singer sounds across between the Count from Sesame Street and Jack Black. I couldn't help but laugh every time they had it on in the other elevator. When I started keeping track of this one- I counted 9 times- hearing the voice. Count! 9 bats A HAHA HAHA HA (that's the count's laugh in text lol)
10. Sunblock! I wear it every day and in Vegas sometimes I reapplied after a swim. 10 uses of sunblock. My hubs prefers the spray stuff- because it goes on faster an he does get lobster feet when he doesn't use sunblock on this feet.
11. My magazines for the trip. I can't help it I do love a good trash magazine for the pool or airplane- just something easy breezy to flip through. 2 in touch + 1 Portland Open Studio Guide (it's coming this October- I decided not to participate this year but I can't wait to see so many of my talented friends participating) + 2 air plane magazines- they are free- and they say you can take them. + 4 Random Las Vegas Magazines in the room + 2 Sky Mall magazines- they say you can take them from the plane = 11. After noting all my magazines- maybe I have a slight problem taking magazines from the airplane?
After going through my odds and ends- I can walk through all the pieces that made up my trip to and from Vegas. I also realized I need to not take every magazines from the airplane :).


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Excerto do libreto, com os agradecimentos a José Moura:
So deep in your heart there is no desire
To see Light the glory of the Universe?
What does mean "to see"?
To embrace God's Light
To embrace shining light
Knight, what is Light?
The splendid prime of creation,
The first gift by the Creator to the world,
A manifestation of God's glory
The best jewel in His crown.
The shine of the sun, sky, stars
Imbues the world on the Earth,
The whole nature and creatures
With awesome beauty.
Those who do not know a blessing of Light
Can not love so much.
The God's world shrouded in darkness
Revere God in darkness as in light.
I unworthy have come to know
You oh maiden of beauty
Your girlish slender figure,
Your lovely image and features
Yes it was the prime of the creation,
The best gift given by the Creator to the World.


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