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Apparently last week, yoga pants got the best (!) of Alan Sorrentino, aged 63, a Rhode Island resident.
In a letter to a local newspaper, he blasted yoga pants, the ultimate in feel-good clothing for us women as the 'absolute worst thing to happen to women's fashion since the mini skirt'. Insightfully, his tirade ventured the explanation "that, like the mini skirt, yoga pants are "adorable" on children and fit young women, but that the exercise ensemble is both "disturbing" and "bizarre" when stretched over the thighs of "mature, adult" ladies" Link here (Sunday Morning Herald).
Apparently, Sorrentino also declared later that his comment that was published in a local newspaper, was meant to be a satire and humorous but that didn't stop about 400 women getting together to organise the 'yoga pants parade' during which they marched past his house.
All in all, great. Sorrentino's appeal to women to "grow up" and make sensible sartorial choices is probably going to fall on deaf ears, no doubt. After all, if women were as smart as he wants us to be, you think mini skirts would have made it through generations of us…?
The reason why I'm writing this way past my bed time is that I want to add something to Sorrentino's assertion that yoga pants is the "absolute worst thing" to happen to women's fashion since mini skirt. And this is what I want to add: AND MEN. Mini Skirt and MEN. Because, most probably a man came up with the evil design of a mini skirt. And no, I won't check up on fashion history. Just a random guess should suffice.
Because… men outside of fashion – men like Sorrentino – simply can't get over themselves telling women what to do and what not to do. Other men who may not be like him but are outside of fashion might overthink the "message" the length or the fit or the shape of the apparel. Throughout history, such men's opinions have played havoc on women's fashions.
But, speak of men inside of fashion. You might call them worst offenders but frankly, fashion is an equal opportunity space – treating insiders and outsiders with equal importance. Just don't forget: there are a lot more men in the profession of apparel design than women, just like many more professional cooks are men, rather than women.
I've had a string of harrowing experiences particularly when out buying a most common type of garment – a pair of jeans. It seems an unholy conspiracy against women to only stock up with super skinny, skinny, slim fit, the latter being the roomiest. I love Levi's but even there, the most comfy BF jeans – the 501 series – comes in a torn version. I find brand new jeans worth around 5K that's "distressed" and torn without ever being worn, utterly fake and disgraceful. It's hardly flattering that when a woman wants to get into something comfortable, she must choose between skinny and super skinny.
Or between a torn 501 threadbare at the knees, no choice. In the big big metro of Mumbai, there are essentially just two Levi's shops that stock the elusive 501. So unlike men, who have classic fit, straight fit, baggy jeans, and what not.
It's a pity not to be able to find yoga shorts for women, the kinda loose-fitting knee-length shorts with pockets on the side that men wear during workouts. What you do find, a dime a dozen instead, are hot pants. Because, our job is to keep things hot, in'it?
It's even worse for T-shirts. If you find a tennis tee, it'll be pretty much figure-hugging around the bust, if round-necked, it'll have shoulder cap sleeves or very short sleeves – not everyone's cup of tea.
So the message is, Whatever the age, whatever your body type, whatever you do, look hot. That's what the man outside fashion wants is what the man inside fashion thinks and therefore, designs. No one asks the woman what she'd like to wear.
So, hear ye, the women have spoken: Yoga pants rule. So do hot pants. And bodycon dresses. And all else underneath. Just,… go about your stuff like you should. Leave our wardrobes alone.
Thank you very much.
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Madhu is traveling in a car with Arnav. Neeraj follows her. Shikha calls him and asks if he is following Madhu. Neeraj says yes and asks her not to worry about Manav. Aditya repeatedly calls Madhu, but Madhu does not pick his call and throws phone out. She gets down at a temple. Jai says Madhu will not go out without driver and they should check driver's phone. Aditya calls driver who informs that he brought Madhu to an old temple. Aditya informs about it to Mohanto and family and asks them to reach there before Madhu does something.
Madhu enters temple and shouts for Shikha holding a gun. She says Shikha that she brought Manav there as per instructions and asks her to come out. She gets irritated hearing Manav's cries and asks him to stop crying, else she will kill him. Neeraj watches her and gets tensed.
Aditya, Samaira, and Mohanto's family reach temple and run towards Madhu. They are shocked to see Madhu holding gunon Manav/Arnav and asking Shikha to come in front of her. Aditya asks if she has gone mad. Madhu asks him not to come in front of him and asks Shikha to come and take Arnav and to leave her. She says Aditya that she is doing it for their safety, if Shikha does not get Arnav, sh e will kill us all. Samaira takes Arnav from there while Aditya and other family members hold her. Madhu bites Aditya's hand and takes gun from him. She points gun on Samaira and asks her to give Arnav back. Samaira says she will not give back Arnav even if she gets killed. She asks why does she wants to give her son to a ghost. Madhu shoots, but bullet hits on tree bark and falls on Arnav injuring him. Mohanto slaps Madhu and asks Aditya to take Arnav to a hospital. Aditya and Samaira leave in a car. Samaira starts crying seeing Arnav crying and asks Aditya to ride fast.
Madhu asks Mohanto why did he let Samaira take Arnav. Sunaina asks her to think of Arnav than acting madly. Madhu says Shikha will not spare us and she runs into her car. Sunaina says what happened to Madhu. Jai says she has gone mad totally.
Madhu asks Mohanto to come with him as she cannot go alone. Jai says we should take Madhu to a psychiatrist.
Aditya and Samaira bring Arnav to hospital. Arnav is taken into ICU. Samaira starts crying vigorously looking at Arnav. Aditya tries to console him and says nothing will happen to Arnav. Doctor comes out and says he could not save Arnav. Samaira gets devastated and runs towards Arnav. Even Aditya starts crying seeing Arnav. It is just Samaira's dream. Aditya thinks why is Samaira so tensed about Arnav, it must be because Arnav is a small kid.
Avinash informs Mahi and Sudha that Neeraj informed Manav is unwell and is in hospital. Sudha says she wants to see Manav right now. Avinash says if she goes there, everyone will know Samaira is Shikha and they cannot get back their Manav. Sudha starts crying and prays god to protect Manav.
Samaira/Shikha prays god to protect Manav and cries. Avinash comes there. Shikha hugs him and cries. Avinash consoles her and says nothing will happen to Manav. Shikha says she did a big mistake and risked Manav life due to her plan. Avinash says whatever she is doing is to get back Manav. He gets tensed seeing Aditya standing there. Even Shikha gets tensed. Aditya comes there and says Samaira is tensed about Arnav. Avinash gets relieved that Aditya did not hear anything.
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Observations of an imaginary creative classroom
For longer than I care to remember I have had the opportunity as a school adviser to visits thousands of classrooms.
One of my overriding thoughts has aways been what if we were to capture the innovative ideas that I have seen that are spread across school and, from them, developed a really creative school?
It is only when ideas are seen in practice that they really exist beyond the insights of educational thinkers or even curriculum developers. This is not to discount such thinkers because their wise words have given courage to teachers to try out new ideas. It seems, that over the centuries, such thinkers have tried to put froward an alternative views to challenge the more conservatist traditional views of the 'status quo'. Only slowly do new ideas become acceptable and leading such changes worldwide are the pioneer teachers who 'march to the beat of a different drum'.
There have been eras when the time was right for the development of creative ideas - the 60s is an example some of us remember! The creativity released during such times, however, is soon tempered and tamed. Forces of conservatism soon turn initial excitement into mediocrity. Currently we are escaping an era of mean technocratic accountability which many see as the last beat of a tired and discredited industrial age. Already we hear politicians talking about a 'personalised learning' to replace the 'one size fits all' standardized system we all know so well - and can see represented in any local secondary school.
Maybe the time is right for another outbreak of innovation as we enter what some are calling an 'Age of Creativity' or even 'The Second Renaissance'.
So back to my imaginary classroom - a junior primary room because it is at this level that progressive ideas have become reasonably established.
The first thing that strikes me is the general atmosphere, or climate of the room. And aslo that no one notices my entrance as they are all too busy working at a range of tasks. Nothing unusual about this for many active junior rooms.
A quick glance around the room( writer Malcolm Gladwell believes that all you need is 'blink' to comprehend the value of any situation) illustrates a range of creative products created by the students. A close look shows that these are not the usual mediocrity of the 'over taught' products, all too commonly seen these days. Each piece of work shows the individuality and technical skills of the students who produced them. Art is obviously seen as a vital means of expression in this room. Lots of the painting are about personal events of the children's' own lives complete with poetic captions and they are displayed with obvious respect. This is not so common.
Once the art has been admired my attention is drawn to a range of displays featuring the studies that the class has been studying. It is obvious that a number of the painting have been inspired by aspects of such studies.
Display have large headings written as provocations, 'What do we know about Our Bush?' and key study questions arising from the students themselves. Students' 'prior ideas' and their current theories are also on display along with finished charts and booklet which feature close accurate drawings, digital photos, and their answers to their own questions. A quick read reassures that these have not been simply copied unthinkingly from another source; another all too common practice. The children's work indicates that this teacher takes student initiated research seriously.
This 'inquiry approach' is observed to be common across all curriculum areas inspired by 'rich' intellectual challenges including ones from such areas as maths. Maths is largely integrated into current studies and, if not, is based on exciting maths challenges that capture students curiosity . All students can articulate, in their in their own words, the 'inquiry' approach they use in their learning. These are students in control of their own learning!
I am pleased to note that the programme of the room, 'negotiated' with the students, has not let literacy and numeracy demands become the driving force of the room. 'Learnacy', a word coined by Guy Claxton, is all important along with the need to encourage resilience and the need for students to value effort - this is no 'soft touch' classrooms.
Expectations are high and the students have plenty of work to show me of how they have improved since the beginning of the year. The quality of their book and chart work is outstanding and illustrates the skill of the teacher who has introduced her students to a range of design and visual presentation skills. Students have been encouraged to 'do fewer things well' and to 'slow the pace' of their work to allow in-depth thinking and reflection - always with the thought of what they might improve on 'next time.'
Another noticeable feature of the room is the amount of observational work on display, once again much of it arising from current studies but it is also obvious that the teacher has a keen eye for 'teachable moments' and seasonal events. Education of the senses is a real feature and often leads of students from observation into imaginative art and poetic thinking. Wonderful stuff.
A quick look at the whiteboard quickly show me that the various blocks of time that make up the day are well defined and allowing for all students to know what, when, and where, they are to do what they have agreed to undertake. The day begins an end with reflective periods to discuss programmes and tasks for the next day. Also on display are various criteria that have negotiated with studnts so they can self assess their own work. These have been carefully written not only to give guidance but also to encourage creativity.
Reading for research is a vital ingredient in the room as indicated by the writing seen in the classes studies and it is an important ongoing aspect of the reading programme. Literature and poetry are also obviously important to encourage students to use imaginative language. The teacher ensures all students who have reading difficulties are 'targeted' for extra help.
What is impressive is the emphasis on the 'learning conversation' with students undertaken by the teacher to help them express their questions, ideas and problems. A lot of these conversation are 'scribed' by the teacher and in turn make up an important aspect of the reading programme. Children's writing, building on the ideas of pioneer teachers, is seen as the students 'first books'. By the use of careful questioning students are encouraged to use imaginative language, the very language seen exhibited on the class walls and study charts.
Integrated into this creative environment is information technology. The programme, as 'negotiated' with the students, ensures that there are aways students busy researching, developing graphical representations, or presenting their findings using the powerful media supplied by computers . Digital cameras seem to be almost indispensable, being used to collect data for studies, to illustrate poetic thoughts, and for the basis for creative art.
The 'wow' factor of the environment was obvious the moment I entered my imaginary room.
And the amazing thing is that nothing I have mentioned is even new. All that needs to be done is for teachers to develop collaborative schools that place all their efforts on creating environments that focus all their energy on developing all the gifts and talents of their students.
The future is already here!
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- Bruce Hammonds said...
What do you reckon Jody?
- 4:49 pm
What do I reckon? I reckon that I wish I could say that was my classroom right now... but it's not ... not yet. I have made some steps in the right direction when I blink in our classroom and blink at our day - thank you for this post - it helps me clarify my next step!
I will be looking hard at term 4 and what I thought it should look like, and reviewing it COMPLETELY!
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- Bruce Hammonds said...
What I am realizing these days is that teachers cannot comply to all the 'expert' advice given to then via contracts, new curriculums, and an obsessive focus on 'targets' ( and by achieving them missing more important things). If they try ( and most do) they cannot, at the same time, dedicate their time and energy to helping learners develop their own curriculum and particular set of talents.
The latter is enough for one person.
As it is we are currenty failing about 20% of our students so 'personalising' learning could well be the answer.
My advice is to start focusing on the positive differences between the kids by accepting them as gifts to develop while at the same time ensuring they develop positive attitudes towards reading and maths.
It would be a reversal of current practice -maths and reading would be more a means to the end ( 'powerful learners') than the main focus for the class.
The energy for teaching comes through this acceptance and the rich studies that the class undertakes - many arising from the kids interests.
When one enters a room it is the creative work ( both research and expressive) that should dominate - not walls 'spattered' with low level literacy activities, some pretending to be art.
I am convinced that students should enter the world of reading through an appreciation of their own thoughts ( possibly 'scribed')and that these thoughts should, through sensitive teacher encouragement, reflect poetic and metaphorical language as in the books they read.
Too much current writing is simply boring even though it may fit the exemplars and criteria - writing should be celebrated because it is personal not competent.
Thanks Jody for taking the time to keep in touch.
Have a well earned break
- 11:18 am
I will have a lovely break and be back rearing to go in the new term.
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- Bruce Hammonds said...
I seem to have lost a week - holidays start next week so I have been told! Four days to go to to get your well earned break.
- 3:19 am
Imagine giving that picture of a brain to 5 year olds and asking them: what they think about it, what question they might have, and what their current answers ( theories) are. Bet it would be fascinating.
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- Jody Hayes said...
OK, good idea... I'll try it after the holidays with my lovely Voaygers and let you know what htey say!
- 8:55 pm
- Bruce Hammonds said...
One teacher, I observed, did a study with her junior class studying how eyes work( after close observation of each other eyes); then they thought hard about where talk comes from ( after drawing each others mouths). This, plus how brains work, would make a great philosophical challenge for young kids.I wonder what amazing ideas they would come up with and then 'self correct'( best they can) using research?
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"I'm a serious person … But I think I probably came across as too serious [during the campaign] … I may have overcorrected a little bit," Clinton said on ABC's "The View" this week.
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Someone should inform the president that impeachable offenses committed on national television still count. https://t.co/ABObD2Ie4S
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 3, 2019
And see this tweet and video as well — as the two Clinton women pushed their latest project:
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Chelsea Clinton, the former first daughter, also mocked Trump on "The View," saying the president's "whole life has been a scam."
And last week, the younger Clinton responded to a tweet by the president in which he declared the latest impeachment effort by Democrats to be "the greatest scam in the history of politics."
"Yes, you are," Chelsea Clinton responded.
While discussing Trump with the ladies of "The View," Chelsea Clinton expanded on the idea that Trump's life is one big "scam" on the American people.
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So the daughter of this Clinton family "is accusing somebody else of being a scammer" — as the team at The Political Insider pointed out this week.
Chelsea Clinton on Trump: 'His whole life has been a scam' https://t.co/SIVRZztJiB >> Two words: Your Mother.
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And declaring somebody else to be a scam when her biggest accomplishment to date is using her name to land some high-profile positions at consulting firms, NBC News, and the Clinton Foundation — rather than earning such roles through her own hard work — is "rather rich."
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The two Clinton women are currently making the media rounds to promote "The Book of Gutsy Women."
On this book tour, Hillary Clinton has been saying her greatest achievement in life has been standing by her husband — despite numerous affairs on his part and allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
The left-leaning media, of course, constantly portrayed (and still do portray) her as the most "qualified" presidential candidate in the history of American politics.
She looks like a privileged woman with zero accomplishments the left/media is desperately trying to make "a thing."https://t.co/Xzz6OT2RyS
— BonkPolitics (@BonkPolitics) April 17, 2017
The Clintons are expected to launch a film and television production company focused on women's issues.
Chelsea Clinton frequently takes potshots at President Trump; this one is the latest example. She has previously suggested Trump "degrade[s] what it means to be an American" — and has blasted his supporters as racists, misogynists, and hateful people.
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Asked by Stephen Colbert whether it was time to, "dare I say, lock him up," Clinton said that launching an impeachment inquiry to look at the evidence was the right step.https://t.co/3hwLZjrPdw
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The Snowboard Bandits, who we wrote about last year, terrorized Front Range banks in 2007 and 2008. They were clever enough to disguise themselves in full-body snowboarder gear, but made a slip-up or two once the heists were over -- like, for example, trying to launder the money by actually washing it at a laundromat.
These antics, however, are nothing compared to the mythical bungling of Colorado's original après ski bandits, the "Dumb and Dumber" robbers: Luke Carroll and Anthony Prince, two Australians got busted for holding up a Vail bank in 2005, who recently wrapped up their jail time (Carroll was freed and sent back to Australia last week, following in the wake of Prince, released in February).
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Mistake number one was that neither of the two masked men bothered to disguise their Australian accents when they held up Vails' WestStar Bank for $130,000 -- since Vail isn't exactly crawling with Aussies. But if that wasn't enough to give them away, there was the fact that they were wearing their name tags from the ski shop they were working at. Whoops.
Then they made their getaway. In a chair lift. Using their easily traceable ski passes. Somehow, the duo actually made it to Denver International Airport the next day -- but were apprehended while trying to fly to Mexico. How'd the cops know what they looked like? From mug shots that the two had acquired when they were arrested in Vail a few months earlier for shooting out windows with a paintball gun.
And just to make sure they made law enforcement's job as easy as possible, prior to being arrested, the two took sweet-ass photos of themselves in the airport bathroom (see above) -- holding wads of stolen cash.
Now the two are back to their home turf -- leaving only one question remaining: Which part of their heist was dumb, and which part was dumber?


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Last month, Google made several improvements to its mobile search page for phones, and now the page designed for tablets has received a similar makeover. The updated homepage brings some subtle, yet intuitive changes to the tablet interface, including enlarged text, buttons, and other touch targets, so browsing is a much more comfortable experience.
Below the search box is an updated drop-down style menu that allows users to quickly navigate between the default search, images, videos, places, shopping, and more.
The image search has also been update to incorporate larger thumbnails, faster loading, and continuous scroll.
The updated page is rolling out to all users over the next several days, so head over to Google on your tablet and have a looksee.


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Question: How do the Malheur (the CCF) and Standing Rock occupations fit into the historical context of land rights in the US and how do their interactions with that history determine modern outcomes?
My thesis in the RBA is that the groups took opposite approaches to presenting race in their rhetoric. CCF actively avoided mentioning race and took extra steps to evade extremely relevant racial histories and dynamics. In Standing Rock, race, particularly history and identity, are central to the movements rhetoric, justification, and demands.
To present this, I begin with a history of land in the US with a focus on the two parcels of land in question in these movements. In Oregon, this land was originally inhabited by the Wadatika (Paiute), who were cordoned onto smaller reservations during homesteading. Land unclaimed by whites became federal land. In North Dakota, I present the history of the US military defeat of the Sioux and partitioning of the Great Sioux Reservation. That reservation was subsequently chipped away at, leaving five separate modern reservations with a fraction of the original land under tribal ownership.
To look at each group's interactions with racial narratives, I present their primary source rhetoric and examine how that translated into mainstream media representation. The CCF begins their history with federal seizure after homesteading, not with the displacement of the Wadatika, and use this incomplete history to claim that the federal government illegitimately took the land from "the people" as represented by state and local governments. I argue that the people they illegitimately took it from were the Wadatika and that the "people's ownership" is more direct under federal management than under local control. I also examine their interaction with white supremacist groups and rhetoric and with Latter-Day Saints religious tradition.
In Standing Rock, I present primary rhetoric and reported narratives and discuss how activists portray the past, spirituality, and their hopes for the future. I look at the representation of what is a strong presence of a non-Christian religion in news reporting and at courtroom precedent and legal standing of sovereign Native nations. There are a lot of primary source interviews with activists and statements from the tribe that make great sources, especially when presented in parallel with legal-ese filings and proceedings.
In the end, I discuss on-the-ground consequences of the groups' actions and rhetoric, and place the interactions between law enforcement and the activists groups within the history of their movements and the history of public land-focused activism. I hope that my paper will leave readers with questions on the intersection between racial dynamics and law enforcement as well as an appreciation for public land policy and the significance of history in modern activist movements.


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intro something for you all..
say bye bye to June...
before going to lunch with my dear, i thinking wrote something in my blogger...becos my dear lunch hours is 1.00pm tp 2.00pm and mine is 12.30pm to 2.00pm. so every lunch we normally got enough time to meet up and have lunch at kolombong giant. i know very boring but the only place is air con and near our office.
this week is bit free week for me, not much work at the office and church ministry also free...hehehe..tonight i need to go and see them practise cos soon i going to menggatal church already. so just try my best to help them lo. and delson tonight got date with his best friend CALEB...hehehe...is time for him to go out relax...hehehe..without me...enjoy it..
one of my account clerk resigned already becos of some reason she not so unhappy work in here...anyway, bless her la...lucky she got husband also la..but for me although one day i get marry i still want to continue my work..cos i don wan whole life KAO lao gong money oh..hehehe..
so sad, my salary only get at 03/07/2007...but anyway is ok la...cos i can save bit la...cos i need to save money for my KL trip soon...yeah..so happy waiting for that day to come...i going with irene my sister, delson and some friends...so happy....yeah can holiday liao..although only five days but i will enjoy it..
just came back from lunch, guess what, chicken rice i eaten and drink ice white coffee...i seldom and can say not at all drink coffee but my dear like to drink...what to do...so just now i told my dear la, if one day i suddenly loved coffee liao how? den he said, NO NO NO you cant loved coffee cos you will fight with me....aiyo...lucky la i don like to drink coffee...so delson no need worry la...hehehe..i wont fight with you one...
tomorrow my mummy will come back from indonesia...so miss her oh....she brought us many things yeah...i looking forward tomorrow night...is a mid night flight oh...sure lots story hear from her liao...i know she also miss us....konon...
happy... :)


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Works Cited
NAWROCKA, AGNIESZKA, et al. "The Relationship between Meeting of Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health and Perceived Work Ability among White-Collar Workers." European Journal of Sport Science, vol. 18, no. 3, Apr. 2018, pp. 415-422. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1080/17461391.2018.1424257.
Goes into depth about the lifestyle physically of a white collar worker. "Participants recorded 7-day physical activity logs, including form, duration and intensity of leisure-time physical activities. The results were compared to health recommendations. The results of binary logistic regression show that meeting health-related physical activity recommendations almost double the odds of reaching at least good work ability."(NAWROCKA). Correlates to worrking conditions of people who work for large companies.


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This is a CRX version of my famous Aero theme. The buttons aren't fully customized because button customization is not supported on the .crx format. I thank PAEz for originally making a .crx theme of Aero similar to this new one. If you have any suggestions, post them below.
This is a CRX version of my famous Aero theme.
The buttons aren't fully customized because button customization is not supported on the .crx format.
I thank PAEz for originally making a .crx theme of Aero similar to this new one.
If you have any suggestions, post them below.
great theme. love it, I hope you make more 😀
Sadly this was "famous" before for having black fonts on black tabs (unused tabs)… not readable. Unfortunately this has not changed. Frustrating as you would figure the author would at least have tried using it for a bit and then noticing the problem… don't know how something like this slips by. Very pretty otherwise – if it was ugly I wouldn't care 😉
Thanks for "moderating" my comments into oblivion. I simply pointed out black text on black tabs is unreadable and shouldn't still be appearing and I get deleted. Apparently there is no desire for useful critiques and only "yeah cool theme man" is acceptable. I even stated I liked the theme and that is why I took the time to write.
Lesson learned – no "reviews" here… just "you go girl" all the time.
Hmmmm – NOW my earlier comments shows up. Didn't realize it was still in the que. Sorry about that… having a bad day apparently. Well hope you post the first comment anyways – even though in retrospect it seems a little snarky. Please delete the second complaint if you would.
I used to come here all the time but got frustrated when every new google release broke the theme codes (as I can imagine the theme designers fury) but now that the crx standard is finally here I'm back to enjoy. I'm not ALWAYS in a bad mood 😉
very elegant!
The black text on the black tab of inactive tabs is sadly the downfall of this otherwise cool looking theme. The search continues…
I have tried hundreds of themes for my chrome browser. This is the best by far. Its simple, elegant and the home page looks awesome. The fonts appear crystal clear in the tab and also in the bookmarks toolbar. Overall this is the best theme for chrome.
Tabs that are not in focus have black text on a dark background which makes them virtually unreadable. Nice theme, otherwise, but in this state it's not usable unfortunately.
Thats a cool theme
When you don't have Chrome in fullscreen-modus and the bookmarkbar is always shown, there is a grey strip.. doesn't look so nice..
but apart from this.. i love this theme
(sry for my bad English.. I'm German xDD )
this cool man . . .
Hello, ca i request for a google chrome theme? i like the starcraft2 for a theme, thanks..
This is cool!
Excellent Theme. Like it a lot,


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Monday, February 22, 2010
aren't you sick of me yet?
50 comments:
- the gold digger said...
Isn't it amazing that people keep finding new ways to do - how shall we put it? - unproductive/less than intelligent things at work?
I'm not bored yet. Keep writing!
- February 22, 2010 at 9:08 PM
You always have something new, relevant, and extremely insightful to say. So no, not sick of you yet! Keep doing what you're doing. THANK YOU!!
- February 22, 2010 at 9:11 PM
Eh, using RSS dramatically cuts down on the marginal cost of following a single additional blog.
kidding ;)
- February 22, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Because, like EHRL, you entertain as well as educate!
- February 22, 2010 at 9:13 PM
There are as many complicated workplace scenarios as there are places to work, and then some. Keep it up, we need you!
- February 22, 2010 at 9:19 PM
- Unknown said...
You know why we keep coming back:
1) You seem to have a reasoned and/or extremely rational response to everything.
2) We all want people like you as a boss.
3) You're just that good.
- February 22, 2010 at 9:24 PM
- ~Me said...
That better not be a "I'm thinking of quitting my blog" type musing! Don't leave, we love it! And so many people desperately need good advice.
- February 22, 2010 at 10:01 PM
I found your blog back in September as I entered the workforce. I am very thankful to read the advice you give and just interested in the different things that happen in the workplaces around our country. It's truly an eye opener. You have given plenty of food for thought and advice. I hope you are not planning on giving up. It's definitely better than reading an article on the do's and don't's.
Please keep writing. You are doing a service to many many people, especially those of us straight out of college/grad school.
- February 22, 2010 at 10:22 PM
- Erica said...
You're an awesome source of trainwrecks. I love trainwrecks.
Also, you call the trainwrecks as you see 'em.
- February 22, 2010 at 10:22 PM
Lol. I check your blog daily. Sometimes multiple times per day! You always have good advice and engaging questions. I've referred many people to your site as well.
Please don't quit!
- February 22, 2010 at 11:22 PM
- HR Minion said...
Congrats on 3 years!!
- February 22, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Like someone else said, seldom do I find blogs that I find interesting, written with thought, containing information of value to me.
You almost never post twice the same day, but I always check a few times in case.
- February 22, 2010 at 11:44 PM
- T. Alex Beamish said...
You write intelligently about what I consider the 'black art' of recruiting and retention. As a left-brained software developer somewhat lacking in the social graces, it's valuable, if not required reading for my continued education.
- February 23, 2010 at 12:08 AM
I wish I would have found your blog three years ago! Great advice; you're always insightful and entertaining. Here's to many, many more three year anniversaries!
- February 23, 2010 at 12:16 AM
- Ruby said...
Ah, here - let us stroke your ego... :)
Congrats on 3 years of blogging about lots of really interesting stuff! I only came across your blog last year myself, while looking for info on an overseas relocation. You definitely don't write enough about THAT, but what you do write is always interesting, often amusing, and never a waste of time. I hope you enjoy writing your blog as much as we enjoy reading it.
And having a feed reader is great. ;)
- February 23, 2010 at 12:33 AM
- Char said...
I'm a new reader; found your blog towards the end of last year and read through your entire archives (over time).
Your posts have helped me put a lot of things in perspective and plan how to get out of an exploitative, WTF job, and have helped me with my resume/cover letter writing skills as well, so thank you! And I'm definitely not sick of you yet.
- February 23, 2010 at 12:34 AM
- Adam said...
I'll admit that if were employed full-time I probably wouldn't visit as often.
But sound advice is valuable and if it's entertaining so much the better.
- February 23, 2010 at 1:35 AM
- The HR Store said...
- February 23, 2010 at 1:59 AM
- Ask a Manager said...
Whoops, by rounding up, I've apparently implied this is my site's third anniversary, which it isn't until May.
Not really going anywhere. Just feeling a little sick of hearing my own voice!
Thank you for these incredibly nice comments. My ears prefer your voices to mine right now!
- February 23, 2010 at 2:31 AM
- Suzanne Lucas said...
You can't stop because then who would I refer people to? I got a doozy (you probably did too, though). An e-mail asking me to consider this guy's aunt and her friend for jobs in North Dakota or Houston. Or maybe it was South Dakota.
Ummm, thanks?
- February 23, 2010 at 3:06 AM
- Craig Box said...
You don't abuse my time by posting too often, and when you do post, it's text, not video, so easy to read. More bloggers need to be like that!
- February 23, 2010 at 4:13 AM
Maybe you should have a guest columnist every now and then that also offers advice?
- February 23, 2010 at 7:32 AM
- Maria said...
How could we get sick of you? Your posts are some of the best (if not THE best) leadership/management thoughts I've ever read.
How come YOU don't get bored at us? I mean, us readers, asking the same questions, popping complicated issues and expecting endless understanding.
Thank you for being here :)and keep writing!
- February 23, 2010 at 7:37 AM
- Athena Marie said...
I have loved reading your blog for the past year of so. I started reading it after I had lost my job. It was a great find and even though I have an amazing job now, I still LOVE reading your blog. Thanks!
- February 23, 2010 at 8:19 AM
I found your column last year and it's one of the few things I read religiously. You remind me of my favorite teacher in grad school - who called it like he saw it and helped us to think better.
Thanks for being good at what you do; I get a lot out of it.
- February 23, 2010 at 8:39 AM
- Unknown said...
"aren't you sick of me yet?"
I ask my wife the same question every day...
Fortunately, she gives me the same answer I'll give you: You're awesome!
- February 23, 2010 at 8:49 AM
I check this site all the time - I need more AAM, not less!
- February 23, 2010 at 9:13 AM
I've learned more about management since I found your blog last fall than my employer has taught me in three years as a manager! I even got other managers on my team reading your blog when we got to performance review time this year and I think it was very helpful. Thank you!
- February 23, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Not at all and here's why: you are awesome! You have smart answers, an entertaining style and best of all you live in the REAL world with the rest of us. Lots of "advice" bloggers seem to live in the land of gum drops mountains and gummi bear trees. Thank you for all that you do, it is appreciated!
- February 23, 2010 at 10:33 AM
I am fairly new to HR and need some scenario-based examples to assist me in my day-to-day life. This is what your blog provides and it helps me know that I am on the right track when I encounter something similar.
Since I work in HR alone (pretty much), I don't have anyone to bounce ideas off and it's a bit isolating. Therefore, your blog gives me a sense of connection with other HR professionals.
- February 23, 2010 at 10:39 AM
AAM, I'm a reasonably successful consultant who is never out of work. I receive many requests for advice from peers and junior consultants, and most of the time to answer I just have to Google "Ask a Manager" + their problem.
Even if you stopped blogging your archives would continue to be an excellent resources for job hunters and people with problems at work, but I hope you stick around because there are always new angles to cover and you are so good at giving objective and sound advice. Keep up the good work!
- February 23, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Don't stop! I love reading your blog!
- February 23, 2010 at 12:15 PM
- Dee said...
we still have jobs, or want them. . .and you tell the truth (like Phoebe's songs for kids in the library on "Friends")
- February 23, 2010 at 12:21 PM
No way! I love reading your blog and referring others to it. This is the only blog I rigorously follow.
I found your blog last May after I got laid off and I read the entire archive of posts within a day. I follow you ever since. - Thank you for your insightful advice on career and leadership topics.
- February 23, 2010 at 12:38 PM
- Rebecca said...
You got me a lamp.
- February 23, 2010 at 1:49 PM
- Melissa Barber said...
You've helped us (the SnagAJob.com editorial team) understand HR and provide better advice and tips for all kinds of job seekers. You better not quit. Keep it coming!
- February 23, 2010 at 2:07 PM
I spend more time reading your blog then actual work. Congrats, and thanks for your reasonable responds.
- February 23, 2010 at 2:39 PM
I just found your blog last summer & have been getting email updates ever since! As an college junior trying to get internships & thinking about a real job, it's been incredibly interesting to get an experienced manager's perspective on many issues that I would not have otherwise thought of.
Your articles are informative, interesting, and often amusing! They provide useful info on what to do (and not to do!) to be a great employee. So thank you! & keep it up!
- February 23, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Feeling a bit insecure are we? Just kidding. Your blog is actually the only one I follow regularly. Keep up the good work!
- February 23, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Never! I haven't been reading the whole time, but have been reading AVIDLY since I found you! In fact, you published a question from a friend of mine fairly recently - I tell everyone I know to check out your blog. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, insight, and humor - and please continue! :)
- February 23, 2010 at 4:27 PM
- smith17 said...
There is no other way that 'ordinary' people (like us) could have access to opinions and advice from a top professional. Invaluable.
Please don't stop.
- February 23, 2010 at 4:30 PM
- Ask a Manager said...
This is awesome. The site emails me comments as they're posted, and so while I was at work today having a very stressful day, I kept getting emails with these awesome messages. I should post something whiny every day!
Seriously, this is pretty fantastic to hear. I mean, *I* think highly of myself, but who knew others did?!?
- February 23, 2010 at 5:03 PM
- Nobody but everybody said...
Just because you learn new words, you don't forget everything else. Adding helps in the long run.
- February 23, 2010 at 5:13 PM
- Rachel - former HR blogger said...
I always get excited every time I see you have a new post. Your advice is spot on while still remaining professional. I love it!
- February 23, 2010 at 5:29 PM
- gerbera222 said...
I am an HR Manager in City Government and I read your blog almost everyday. It is wonderful, please keep writing!
- February 23, 2010 at 7:36 PM
Stay! I just started my HR career, and I need to go back and read from the beginning of the archives!
- February 23, 2010 at 10:46 PM
No we aren't sick of you! Thank you for taking your time to listen to our concerns and questions. It is nice to know that whenever we may have an issue at work we are able to just type and get an advice from a reliable source. I actually asked you for your advice a couple of weeks ago about my co-worker prostituting during working hours. I did follow your advice and I no longer do her work. I mean, she is still prostituting during working hours and in our restroom but I have nothing to do with it. Sooner or later she will get caught, but at least I won't be involved in that. So once again, Thank You very much!
- February 24, 2010 at 1:31 AM
How could we ever be sick of someone so generous with her advice, time, and wisdom ! You rock !
- February 24, 2010 at 6:32 PM
Oh goodness no!
There are too few people who will talk plainly and frankly about being a manager and employee.
Many other management writers/bloggers are either too idealist to take the real word into account or are just plain bad. You are refreshingly neither.
AND I think many of the comments I see are like minded individuals. It is SO nice to hear that so many other reasonable people have the same concerns, problems and also many of the same responses and solutions. In other words, its nice to read this and realize I'm not crazy.
Cheers to you. (Please don't stop!)
- February 26, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Never. Sometimes I read until I face-plant into my keyboard because it's that useful and that relevant.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2013) - Investment firm Jennings Capital has initiated coverage on Volta Resources (TSX: VTR). Analyst Dan Hrushewsky gives the company a speculative buy recommendation and a 12-month target price of $1.35 per share, a 200% premium to the current price of $0.44.
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Volta's flagship project, the Kiaka Gold Project, is located in Burkina Faso, the 4th largest gold producer in Africa. Burkina Faso's mining friendly mining code, government, people, and its geo-political stability, have driven huge growth in its gold mining industry, with six new gold mines built since 2007.
The Company has completed a prefeasibility study at its Kiaka Gold Project. A recently updated NI 43-101 compliant resource at Kiaka Gold Project, including Kiaka South reports Measured and Indicated Resources of 4,029,000 ounces and Inferred Resources of 1,000,000 ounces of gold. This resource is contained within a single open-pit, down to an average vertical depth of 500 metres. Included in the resources are Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves of 126.08 million tonnes at a diluted grade of 0.96 grams per tonne gold at a 0.40 grams per tonne cut-off.
Jennings Capital believes this project is the largest single undeveloped resource in West Africa, with 98% of the ounces in one pit.
It is anticipated that Volta will present its Bankable Feasibility Study in the third quarter of 2013, on a selective mining scenario, based on the revised January 2013 resource estimate.
At its Gaoua Copper-Gold Project, Volta has defined a maiden NI43-101 compliant resource which includes over 1,072,000 ounces of gold and 725 million pounds of copper on two of potentially several porphyry deposits located on 35 kilometre of strike of a porphyry corridor held by the company.
Volta Resources is exploring on a total of 9 projects, comprising 29 individual properties over highly prospective greenstone belts, located in both Burkina Faso and Ghana.
Management has extensive West African experience, which Jennings believes was the primary reason behind Randgold Resources' reason to vend the Kiaka Project to Volta in 2009.
Jennings believes there is limited downside risk, stating, "Our valuation of Volta's non-core assets equals $78 million, which is higher than the current market capitalization of Volta."
Volta Resources currently trades at $0.44 and with 155 million shares outstanding the company is capitalized at $68 million.
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All full-time HECUA programs, both here and abroad, offer an in-depth, project centered internship. Here you'll find frequently asked questions regarding HECUA's internships.
What can I expect from the internship placement process?
All students participating in HECUA programs in the Twin Cities are supported through the internship selection and placement process. All full-time programs will have an internship orientation and placement meeting a month before the beginning of the program. At this meeting, students will be introduced to HECUA internship site partners. Each student will leave the meeting prepared to contact two internship sites directly for an interview. HECUA faculty support each student as they create or refine their resume, and prepare for a professional interview. The internship site supervisor and the student together make the final decision about the placement after both interviews have been conducted.
The placement process for international internships begins before the student leaves the United States. Each student shares general areas of interest and their resume with their Program Director via email. The Program Director works with community organizations before students arrive to find suitable placement sites.
How many hours a week will I work at my internship?
Internships range from 160-200 hours, averaging 12-18 hours a week at the internship site. Students can expect to spend at least two full days a week at their internship sites during the program. International internships might vary slightly in structure. Refer to individual program pages for more information!
How will I be supported at my internship?
HECUA works closely with internship site partners to design orientations, support systems, relevant projects, and regular opportunities for feedback. In programs in the United States, HECUA's Director of US Programs and Community Engagement monitors the internship experience to include space for reflection, growth, learning, and connection to class themes and discussions, just as our International Program Directors monitor these relationships abroad.
Are HECUA internships paid?
For-credit internships are generally unpaid, as the primary emphasis is on the student's learning and growth, and students never directly replace the work of paid employees. Some schools, such as the University of Minnesota, offer stipends to encourage student participation in internships. Check with your Career Services office on campus to see if this is a possibility for you.
More questions?
You can find more information about internships on each individual program page. For programs in the United States, you can contact HECUA's Program Manager, Rachel Svanoe Moynihan.


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The 2013 vintage of Place in the Sun Unwooded Chardonnay was the only gold medal winner worldwide in the under £10 category in the latest The Drinks Business Chardonnay Masters competition.
Bright, fresh and vibrant with flavours reminiscent of pears, peaches and apricots, the soft-textured white is a Fairtrade wine. The cellar pays a premium for the grapes from vineyards in Devon Valley near Stellenbosch, and the money is invested in social projects to benefit farmworkers.
The Chardonnay Masters, run by respected UK-based drinks publicationThe Drinks Business, involved several price categories and styles of Chardonnay. The panel, comprising nine Masters of Wine judged wines from all over the world.
The Place in the Sun wine achieved the highest score in the under £10 category, where the standard was regarded as impressive. As judge Emma Symington MW was quoted as saying: "I was pleasantly surprised by the overall quality of the sub-£10 unoaked Chardonnays – in terms of their fruit character, balance and even finesse."
"This is a wine that offers terrific taste and value," says marketing manager for the brand, Radley Connor, "but as importantly, when you choose a Place in the Sun wine, you know you are making a positive contribution to the lives of others. The premiums pay for education, sports, nutritional and health projects."
South Africa's first university graduate within the Fairtrade community, Alvercia Juries, recently earned a nursing degree, thanks mostly to the Place in the Sun premiums. She has become an important role model for her community and now two other young adults are studying for business management qualifications, including her sister Chandré.
Place in the Sun was one of the first brands in South Africa to earn the Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA)-accredited Ethical Seal for promotion of fair labour practices.
Connor says the wine, that retails locally for around R46 and is available from Makro, Pick 'n Pay and other selected stockists, is a great match with grilled seafood and chicken and pizzas and pastas with cream-based toppings. The vintage currently on sale is the 2015.
Follow Place in the Sun on Facebook and/or Twitter.
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I received an email earlier this week asking for some advice on how to go about being "different from the rest" of all the other gaming website that are now on the web. A lot of time has passed since nVmax was up, running and very very lively. Most of all the market has changed. When I was reviewing games, we were over the moon to receive an XBOX game, and I'm talking about the first XBOX.
We saw a niche in the market where we could expand from talking about hardware into gaming. We restricted ourselves when starting off with PC Games, nVmax afterall was a PC orientated website.
After quickly emerging as a force to be reckoned with because of our readership nVmax was able to build strong relationship with some of europe's biggest gaming names.
However, when starting off with a gaming website there are various things that you should be looking at;
- Don't get random, get consistent. Readers come back looking for new things to read. This doesn't have to be a full review, it could be purely news.
- Add gaming news, daily. I used to write up 10 pieces of news (approximately) everyday.
- Use web 2.0 technology to the max. (RSS Feeds, Twitter, Social Networking, digg, stumblupon, del.ici.ous)
- Think hard about your design, gaming website can quickly expand in to something you cannot control.
- Being biased will win a lot of readers and turn others away.
- Get connected, I ended up talking daily with international PR teams from the worlds largest companies i.e. EA, THQ, Ubisoft, Blizzard etc
I talk endlessly to my clients about what their competitors are doing. You usually end up in a particular market because you know it well. Your competitors are usually where you want to be because they've got their ideas down to a T. If there is something that they are missing, take advantage.
Look at a full range of competitors and take their best bits, analyse where their traffic is coming from and why and use this info on your own website.
PR Teams in big companies are there for a reason. Do you research and find out who is there to help you and don't be afraid to ask for some press kits or review material. Usually "back in the day" the teams asked for readership numbers before handing over any review or preview material but don't be scared of a no. Shy people get nothing and the worst anyone can give you is a negative answer.
Another thing to think of is "think global", if you target a specific country you are restricting your readership. Think further afield and let your users interact.
If you have plenty of readers visitng the site, let them do a review for you. They'll more than likely jump at the chance.


text: Why post-Brexit UK is 'less attractive' for China China wants to wait for a final Brexit deal before making big trade commitments to Britain, says economist Jianwei Xu. 05 Feb 2018 13:48 GMT Business & Economy, Brexit, United Kingdom, China, Theresa May Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May has recently been in China to forge new trade partnerships for the time after Brexit. May hopes to secure a free trade agreement before leaving the European Union in 2019. The UK sends 3.1 percent of its exports to China, while just seven percent of its imports are from China, according to the Office for National Statistics. Doing business with the UK post-Brexit will not be easy for China, according to Jianwei Xu, a senior economist for China Natixis. "It's not going to be as easy as people may think because after Brexit, the UK will have to go through a lot of procedures to sign any contracts, to sign any trade deals with a third country. First, it needs to settle its Brexit deal ... before that, it cannot even discuss multilateral tariff schemes." Thus any UK-China deal could take years to bear fruit. "For China, if the UK doesn't settle its Brexit deal with the European Union, it doesn't want to involve itself too early in [trade] negotiations," says Xu. The wait-and-see approach is currently the card China is playing. "The golden era between the UK and China was established while the UK was still part of the European Union," says Xu who explains that the UK was China's gateway into the EU. Without that access, "the attraction made from the UK is less so for China at the moment. So that's basically the general framework China faces when they negotiate with the UK - it's less attractive at the moment." Source: Al Jazeera Tell us what you think


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Although Pre-Construction Documentation is my Speciality, I also provide Progress and Final Construction Documentation services as well as Aerial Photography and Video & Manufacturer Training Session Video. I provide these other very important services with the same enthusiasm.
Aerial Photography
Manufacturer Training Session Video
I video the training session given by the manufacturers representative.
I video the classroom portion using a travel studio including wireless microphones and a 4 channel mixer. I also video the location site training. Unfortunately I can't take the 4 channel mixer in the field.
I cannot put training videos on my website due to Proprietary Information


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Koolstofvrye hernubare energie maak net 12% van die energie uit wat wêreldwyd verbruik word, aldus die burgerregte-organisasie AfriForum op Aardedag. Fossielbrandstof word steeds gebruik vir 80% van die wêreld se energie en genereer 30 miljard metrieke ton se koolstofbesoedeling elke jaar. Bekende en toeganklike fossielbrandstofreserwes het in 2012 reeds meer as vyf keer … [Read more...]
Become a pioneering facilitator for active citizenship
Come and learn how to facilitate truly transformational, deep dialogue aligned to the vision of healing our past and present in order to create a more empowered, active South African citizenship now and for the future. "No-Name Initiative" (NNI) was launched in South Africa as a non-profit initiative to create true dialogue in families, communities, towns, countries, across … [Read more...]
Schools enter food gardens competition
Climate change is a serious risk to vulnerable communities. Six of the eight threats recently highlighted by a team of scientists that gathered in Japan are being addressed by South Africa's EduPlant programme. Severe weather events, such as those experienced in late summer this year, can destroy crops and lead to hunger and famine. Schools that apply Permaculture … [Read more...]
Tree marathon captures hearts in Klapmuts
A renewed energy and excitement filled the air in Klapmuts when crowds of people, including the honourable Mayor Conrad Sidego and over 140 volunteers from five corporate entities, gathered to take part in one of many Tree-a-thon's (mass planting events) set to take place this year, as part of the "Million Trees" project. The crowd were addressed by the Mayor Conrad Sidego, … [Read more...]
Activists demand fundamental change in energy systems
Activists around the world welcomed the latest UN climate science panel's report by highlighting its passages on the need for fundamental change of energy systems. The report was greeted by a group of German climate justice activists holding banners and photos of protests and campaigns from the across the world. The campaigns are united by the Reclaim Power initiative, a … [Read more...]
Happy Earth Day All!
I fight not for the saving of the planet, for She did not elect me, I fight not to save Humankind, for they chose me not; I fight, in the process of self-induced human global suicide, On behalf of those innocents who suffer in the process... While one child goes hungry, while one sister cannot walk safely, while one person is homeless, while a single animal dies in the … [Read more...]
Greyton aims to phase out plastic bags
From the 3rd of July 2014 (International plastic bag free day), Greyton aims to become South Africa's first town to phase out single use plastic shopping bags. This is a drive initiated by Greyton Transition Town (GTT) and supported and assisted by Hayley McLellan from Rethink the Bag. This is just one of the many creative waste reduction programmes run in Greyton. Green … [Read more...]
No whale meat shipment allowed in Durban port
This week the cargo ship Alma, carrying 2,000 tons of endangered fin whale meat from Iceland, has decided not to enter the South African port of Durban. The ship was en route to Japan to deliver its condemnable cargo in Tokyo and wanted to resupply halfway. It would have met public outrage. In three days over 21,000 South Africans joined Greenpeace in its request to the port … [Read more...]
Time for transition in South Africa
"In Transition 2.0" is a film that offers hope and resilience in challenging times. It was a pleasure to be part of the audience at the Eco Film Festival this month at the Labia in Gardens. For me the film presents a tried and tested opportunity for change. Very real change from a grassroots movement that is starting to gain ground in a time when we are looking for answers to … [Read more...]
Calling peacemakers for restorative justice
"The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds." The Dalai Lama One of our beautiful recent trainees posted this on my Facebook wall last week and it got a lot of likes, which to me speaks of humanity's yearning for healing and restoration. It was also such an honour … [Read more...]
Hang up your heels for gumboots
The Miss Earth South Africa Women Empowerment and Leadership Programme once again promises to be one jam-packed with environmental milestones, sustainable achievements and green dreams as the organisation embarks on their annual search for South Africa's next green beauty. Young women between the ages of 18 and 26 are invited to submit their applications for the 2014 … [Read more...]
Tassie Arctic hero finally back home
Russian authorities arrested and detained the 30 crew members of Greenpeace vessel the Arctic Sunrise for 100 days for participating in a peaceful protest. On 10 September 2013 armed commandos boarded and seized the Arctic Sunrise in international waters for attempting to attach a banner to an Arctic oil platform operated by Gazprom. The Arctic 30 have finally returned home … [Read more...]
Ecuador Shuts Down Environmental NGO
Ecuador has closed a non-governmental environmental organization who were protesting against an Oil License Round after accusing it of interfering in political events. Ecuador's Interior Ministry said the NGO, known as Fundación Pachamama, was "affecting the public peace." The government alleged that Fundacion Pachamama was involved in a disturbance last week against members … [Read more...]


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Twitter didn't react kindly to last year's news that President Donald Trumpprefers his steak well-done with a side of ketchup. Now, Twitter is in a tizzy again, this time over a photo of steak from Trump Hotels.
On Monday, the Trump Hotels Twitter account tweeted a photo credited to the account rayspicksnyc (though the photo isn't on the user's Instagram account).
The tweet says, "Our prime hanger steak served with romesco, roasted cauliflower and mustard jus is absolutely mouthwatering."
Though the steak isn't Trump's trademark well-done style, it's a little closer to medium-well. But users still weren't pleased with the "mouthwatering" dish:
But Twitter is still waiting for one person to weigh in on the picture ― famed chef and internet critic Gordon Ramsay:
Given Trump's penchant for Twitter, he might chime in as well.


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We can't guarantee that those who enter the 2013 Nissan GT Academy will fare as well as Lucas Ordoñez and Jann Mardenborough this weekend at the 24 Hours of Le Mans -- fourth place in class -- but we can guarantee that they'll learn some race lines and have some fun competing with the best in the world.
This year's contest begins July 2 when players will be able to download the demo of "Gran Turismo 6" for the PlayStation 3. Qualification ends on July 28, though the demo will still be available.
One winner will be chosen, after a handful of semi-final and final races, from each division. This year the United States, Russia and Germany will get their own competition with another for France, Italy, the UK, Spain, Portugal, Benelux, Nordics (Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway) and CEE (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia).
Like last year, the qualifying will begin with slow speed cars like the Nissan Leaf and Juke and ramp up to a full lap at the Silverstone Circuit -- a new track in the game -- behind the wheel of a GT-R and a 370Z.
The winner will be put though an intensive racing camp to win the grand prize, a full season racing a Nissan GT-R GT3 Nismo in a top-level championship. It will also get you a spot on the reality series that premiered on the Speed Channel last year.
"NGT Academy is testament to why Gran Turismo is the true racing simulator," said Asad Qizilbash, senior director of product marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment America. "The PlayStation community has proven time and time again that 'Gran Turismo's' racing mechanics translate to the real world of race car driving, with racers who first cut their teeth racing in 'Gran Turismo' now competing on the world stage. We encourage gamers of all skill levels to enter the contest, not just to be among the first to play 'Gran Turismo 6,' but also for a chance to turn their driving passion into a career in the race world."


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Patient Assistance
The CoxHealth Foundation provides a program by which patients being treated at CoxHealth can apply for financial support. To be considered the following is needed:
- Patient Assistance Application
- Patient Assistance Application (Spanish)
- Physician, therapist or case manager referral
- Proof of income
- Explanation of need
Applications are considered incomplete if the above items are not received by the grants committee. Please send all the above to the CoxHealth Foundation at 3525 S. National, Suite 204, Springfield, MO 65807. Grants are provided in the following areas:
Bethlehem Fund: This fund is for low-income, high-risk expectant mothers. The patient must be under the care of a CoxHealth physician and must receive a physician referral to apply for support from the Bethlehem Fund.
Breast Care Fund: This fund provides grants for care received at the CoxHealth Breast Care Clinic. Patients may receive support for breast care as well as the diagnosis of breast cancer. Patients must first be reviewed by the CoxHealth Patient Financial Services office for charity assistance. Once this review is complete, remaining charges can be considered by the Breast Care grants committee.
Cancer Services Fund: Patients may apply for a grant for needs within their cancer treatment that are not funded by federal or state programs or insurance. Funding is available for Ensure supplements, wigs and mastectomy supplies, medications and home support. Please contact the Patient Advocates office at the Hulston Cancer Center, 1st floor, for more information on other programs available through their office.
Cardiac Services: Patients may apply for a grant to assist with cardiac rehabilitation care. Limited funds are available and the patient must currently be in a prescribed course of care to apply.
Diabetes Education Fund: Patients may apply for a grant to cover the cost of their diabetes education once prescribed by their physician. Please contact the CoxHealth Diabetes Center for more information on assistance with additional needs as related to diabetes care management.
Good Samaritan Fund: Patients may apply for a grant for their hospital charges incurred at CoxHealth. Physician charges are not covered by this fund. Patients must first apply for financial aid through the CoxHealth Patient Financial Services (PFS) office. Once the patient has completed the review by the PFS office, remaining charges can be reviewed by the Good Samaritan Fund committee. Applications are accepted year round. Grants are made on a monthly basis.
Senior Services: Patients may apply for a grant related to senior service needs. Contact the CoxHealth Foundation for more information on what areas of service are included. To apply for support, please complete the patient application form and return with a copy of your tax return or proof of income to the CoxHealth Foundation office.
Colorectal Cancer Prevention Fund: Patients who need a colonoscopy but cannot afford this preventative screening may apply to the CoxHealth Foundation for help.
HUG Fund: This fund is for those needs that are not covered by any other form of assistance available at the CoxHealth Foundation but which will have an impact on the patients well-being and outcome.
Hannah's Hope: Patients who have been diagnosed with a glioma form of cancer may apply to this fund for assistance with those needs which will help to improve their quality of life during treatment.
For information on other assistance programs outside of those described here, contact the CoxHealth Foundation at 417-269-7150.


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I am looking for a book
If you have found a book in the Aleph catalogue and you know its call number, there are several possibilities where the book may be physically located.
Open access collections
You can find the book in some of the reading rooms. Write down the call number from the catalogue record (e.g. 820b-SHAK1-4) and find the book by this call number. The glass door of each of the reading rooms contains an overview of the call numbers located on the given floor. If you are at a loss, ask us. We will be happy to find the book for you. Books marked with an orange dot cannot be checked out, they are available for in-library use only.
Closed stacks
If a book is in the closed stacks, you can order it via the Aleph catalogue. It will be ready for collection within 20 minutes at the circulation desk on the ground floor.


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The Alliance have launched a video contest to find the best up and coming female street skateboarders around the globe – the top 3 entries will win special "behind the scenes" passes to the 2012 X-Games Women's Street contest (June 28th – July 1, 2012).
The lady judged to have the best video will also get to skate with the pros in the official women's street practice the week leading up to X Games! X Games is synonymous with GOING BIG!
1. You have to be a female skateboarder
2. The footage must be recent – shot in the last 2 years
3. Video edits must be at least 30 seconds long, and no longer than 3 minutes to be considered.
4. Entries must include the following information to be considered: Name, Email address, and Contact phone number.
5. Edits must be posted to YouTube or Vimeo and the links must be emailed to: email@example.com
6. Judging will be done by the official X Games street selection committee.
7. All submissions will be considered, but prizes will only be awarded to the top 3 judged entries.
8. Winners will be responsible for their own travel, lodging, and onsite expenses.
9. Deadline for all submissions is May 30, 2012.
(A) Entries without contact info will not be considered. (B) The Alliance is not responsible for injuries incurred while skating during the making of a video, or while onsite at the X Games. (C) Video content must be of the person submitting the video, and submitters must have full rights to the footage when submitted (D) If the submitter is under 18, they must have the approval of a parent to enter (E) Judges decisions are final. For more information go to The Alliance Website


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Nokia 5 Pre Booking: Nokia is back in the game and HMD Global is the company that is launching Nokia mobiles in India. Recently, HMD Global launched three new phones of Nokia – Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. All three smartphones are powered by Android 7.0 Nougat out of box and were launched last month. In a statement, HMD Global announced that Indian users can buy their Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 smartphones in retail stores while Nokia 6 will be available on online e-commerce stores like Amazon.
Nokia 3 is priced at Rs. 9,499/- and is available in Blue and Black colours. The 16GB variant is available in retail stores already. You can find your nearest mobile retail store with a simple google search.
Nokia 5 has 5.2 inch polarized HD Display with Corning Gorilla Glass. There is also a finger print sensor embedded in it's seamless aluminium body. There is a 13MP autofocus rear camera and 8MP back camera. The processor runs Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor.
Nokia 5 has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage and an extended support up to 128GB storage through microSD card. Nokia is backed by a powerful 3000mAh battery which ensures more than 3 days of standby time.
Nokia has been a consistent company with it's products with many users trusting them for it's build quality. The Finnish company recently signed a contract with Xiaomi mobiles, which means Nokia will be providing build equipment to Xiaomi mobile phones.
Where to buy online and offline?
Nokia mobiles has a lot of demand in India and all the mobiles are already pre booked. Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 can be purchased from offline stores in your city. Online pre booking is available on croma.com, but all the products were already pre booked.
Nokia 5 is priced at 14,299 and is available in Copper, Black, Silver and Tempered Blue variants. Keep checking Croma as online pre booking can start again in any time.


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Address: 59-777 Calhoun St Thermal, CA 92274
Phone: 760-485-6317
E-mail: email@example.com
Take I-10 to the Jackson Street Exit.
Take right (I-10 East) (left if I-10 West) onto Jackson Street heading South; Head South until you reach Ave 60
Take left onto Ave 60
Go 1/2 mile until you reach Calhoun St (dirt road)
Head down dirt road for about 1/4 mile. On the left there will be an open field and a house on a small hill. Park at base of hill.
For the remainder of the year we are still open for business. Someone will be on site most days working the ranch but to be sure you get help call ahead (760) 485-6317.
You may e-mail us at email@example.com.


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Nintendo IS doing stuff with VR in its development labs, in case you were wondering, although it doesn't appear to be entirely sure that it'll catch on or not, so don't go getting excited about Virtual Boy II just yet.
The news comes via a Q&A session Nintendo conducted with shareholders, in which company mascot Shigeru Miyamoto gave a lengthy answer on the current tech hot potato and/or fad of VR. Miyamoto said of the possible helmeted future of gamers: "For VR in particular, we are continuing our research, and looking into development with a mind to how our current core products are meant to be played for a relatively long period of time."
That's the key issue for Nintendo rather than control systems, power or price of VR, as the last thing it wants to due is knacker the eyesight of a generation of kids by plomping them in a VR headset for 12 hours a day. Miyamoto added: "We are looking into the possibilities of providing an experience that gives value when played for a short time, and how to eliminate the concerns of long-duration use. We are also looking into how to make sure that a parent doesn't need to worry when their child puts on a VR device in their living room."
The game creation legend doesn't seem to be entirely keen on VR, though, saying of his time watching some of the experiences being experienced at E3: "At this year's E3, I was on the show floor, and it did not feel like VR was that big of a topic. This could be because VR is not that much to look at for the spectator, even while it might be highly appreciated for the person actually experiencing it. It might also not be clear how the experience can be made into a product." [Nintendo via Engadget]
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The Botticellis stick to the coast like gulls. Until recently, they all lived a few blocks from the ocean in an Outer Richmond flat, but drummer Zach Ehrlich decided to move into a beachfront apartment so he could have easier access to the surf. Before moving, he used a telescope pointed out his window to check for waves at Ocean Beach, but he gave that up after realizing the overall creepiness of the set-up, and he never could get to the beach in time to catch the waves he saw from his window.
Earlier this month, the band performed at Aqua Surf Shop on Haight Street. Beside surfboards propped against the walls and surf videos playing in the background, the Botticellis delivered a short set, bundled in sweatshirts and jackets against a door open to the San Francisco night. Afterward two men from the small crowd approached lead vocalist Alexi Glickman and said, "Dude, your music totally made us wanna surf." To Glickman, this was the ultimate compliment.
Their very name originates in surf culture a botticelli is a tightly wound wave distinctive to the Southern California coast but don't assume the group is just a Beach Boys rip-off. While the Botticellis borrow from those hitmakers as much as any jangly indie-pop band does, their lyrics never come close to those of blatantly beach-themed tunes. The Botticellis are classier than that.
Glickman and Ehrlich grew up together in the Los Angeles area, where they developed a shared enthusiasm for music and surfing. They both began training in the Suzuki violin method in kindergarten, and have performed in original rock bands since age eight: first as an instrumental duo called Powerstrike, a recording of which Glickman says "sounds like Sleater-Kinney before Sleater-Kinney."
Now, almost two decades later, the pair is climbing toward indie stardom with their friends and fellow surfers Burton Li, Ian Nanson, and Blythe Foster as the Botticellis. Their new album, Old Home Movies, will be officially released next month on Antenna Farm Records. Local fans have a chance to grab an advance copy at their release party April 18.
Although they've begun headlining at SF's larger clubs, they say they still prefer the lower-key atmosphere of spots like Aqua Surf. For these performances, the outfit brings their own sound system and mixes the vocals high to their soft-pop liking. "Every venue that we go to, we try to explain," Glickman said. "Usually people are totally unreceptive and say 'Fuck you! Don't tell me how to do my job!' which is probably why we like doing these house shows and small shows because we don't have to go through some fucking huge PA system." With the vocals mixed down and the bass and drums cranked up, they metamorphose from a detailed, modern evocation of a '60s pop group into a blaring indie-rock combo.
The Botticellis made a conscious decision to refine their sound: two years ago, they were a rock band with a self-released, self-titled EP showcasing guitar-driven power-pop. The transformation didn't come easily. Some songs have been reworked and rerecorded multiple times before making it onto Old Home Movies. Seven of the new disc's 10 tracks were laid to tape at Tiny Telephone in SF, and from the start, their goal was to re-create the crackly feel of a vinyl LP. They even toyed with the idea of releasing the recording on cassette before a quick survey of friends found that none of their pals owned a tape player.
"We were listening to Big Star records and Big Star side-project records, like Chris Bell," said Glickman. "We tried to get that sort of chewy analog mid-fi feeling." To round out that sound, the Botticellis sought out Matt Cunitz of SF's Vintage Keyboard Repair for unusual instruments: Mellotron, folding pump organ, Minimoog, bassoon, and toy piano can all be heard at some point in the recording, beneath the fuzzy, light guitars. While Blythe Foster does not perform live with the band she usually puts her voice toward work as an actress in local theater the addition of her winsome vocals alongside the three male singers is nothing short of captivating.
The resulting Old Home Movies fully realizes the Botticellis attempts to bring wonder to the simplicity of California pop. And with summer coming, now is their chance to shine. One listen to Old Home Movies transports the listener back to a time when the state was known for cheerful sounds that matched clear skies. Still, the Botticellis aren't deluding themselves. San Franciscans know that California isn't all sun and fun, and the group's nostalgic, delicate numbers match the melancholy nature that a July day in the Bay often holds. *
With Papercuts and the Mantles
Fri/18, 9 p.m., $10
Cafe Du Nord
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Colonel Rafe Cordoba
Full Name: Rafael Luis Ramirez y Cordoba
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliations: EU Military
First Appearance: ASH #110
Powers: None. Presumably he has full combat training, but his specialties prior to elevation in rank have not been revealed.
Notes: Assigned by the EU to negotiate the status of TerraStar's body, his presence reflects the EU's position regarding her status.
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If you've read any of my skincare posts you know how much I love my oils. They help clear up my skin, as well as provide a subtle glow. However, it's not always enough and heading into fall/winter weather I feel like my skin just needs something more lately. So, I decided to make my own DIY face lotion. And this one, in particular, I call my DIY face lotion for sensitive ... Read More »
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