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In series:OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Projectview more titles
preferential tax regimes
The assessments of preferential tax regimes are conducted by the Forum on Harmful Tax Practices (FHTP), comprising of the more than 130 member jurisdictions of the Inclusive Framework. Since the start of the BEPS Project, the FHTP has reviewed almost 290 preferential tax regimes. The results of these reviews have been updated since the 2018 Progress Report.
The latest assessment by the FHTP has yielded new conclusions on 56 regimes.
The 2018 Progress Report also delivers on the Action 5 mandate for considering revisions or additions to the FHTP framework, including updating the criteria and guidance used in assessing preferential regimes and the resumption of application of the substantial activities factor to no or only nominal tax jurisdictions. This report includes two important annexes:
This annex includes the new global standard on substantial activities in no or only nominal tax jurisdictions, as was already published in November 2018. The Inclusive Framework on BEPS has decided to resume the application of the substantial activities requirement for no or only nominal tax jurisdictions. Originally a criteria set out in the harmful tax framework from 1998, it had not been applied to date. However, with the elevation of the substantial activities requirements in preferential regimes, and the broad-based membership of the Inclusive Framework working together on an equal footing, it was considered the right time to ensure that equivalent substance requirements apply in no or only nominal tax jurisdictions. This global standard means that mobile business income cannot be parked in a zero tax jurisdiction without the core business functions having been undertaken by the same business entity, or in the same location. In doing so, the Inclusive Framework will ensure that substantial activities must be performed in respect of the same types of mobile business activities, regardless of whether they take place in a preferential regime or in a no or only nominal tax jurisdiction.
In addition, the outcome of the work contained an update on the FHTP's criteria and guidance used in assessing preferential regimes.
The Action 5 minimum standard consists of two parts. One part relates to preferential tax regimes, where a peer review is undertaken to identify features of such regimes that can facilitate base erosion and profit shifting, and therefore have the potential to unfairly impact the tax base of other jurisdictions. The second part includes a commitment to transparency through the compulsory spontaneous exchange of relevant information on taxpayer-specific rulings which, in the absence of such information exchange, could give rise to BEPS concerns.


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Yankees Overcome Rangers Again
Nick Swisher and Eric Chavez each drove in a run, and Freddy Garcia allowed just four hits against the Rangers in a 3-2 win in the Bronx on Wednesday night, winning for the seventh time in their last eight games.
Garcia (7-5) struck out six through 6 2/3 innings. His only real mistakes came against Josh Hamilton, who accounted for both Ranger runs with a pair of solo-homers.
Swisher drove in a run with an RBI double in the third, Curtis Granderson followed with a sac-fly to score Derek Jeter, then Eric Chavez drove in Swish later in the inning with one of his three singles on the night.
Rafeal Soriano struck out Hamilton to start the ninth, and worked about a throwing error from Chavez to earn his 29th save.
Scott Feldmen (6-8) was saddled with the loss, giving up three runs on seven hits through six innings.
The Yankees will look for the four game sweep in a Thursday matinee at 1:10 with Ivan Nova (11-6) pitching against Derek Holland (7-6).


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IT will be present in the Tech@Portugal 2019, an event organized by the Agência Nacional de Inovação (ANI) with the aim of showcasing the country´s innovative potential in just one day. The event will be held on July 4th, from 9:30h, at the Centro de Congressos da Alfândega do Porto.
At the IT stand there will be some demonstrators of the technology developed in the institute, such as BITalino, a versatile and cost-effective biosignals acquisition system, a photonic processor for application in the new generation of communication satellites, and more.
From Interface Centers, Clusters, Laboratories and companies, there will be almost 200 entities present in the event. The projects and success stories that resulted from collaborations established between several entities within the national innovation system will be displayed in two different areas. One dedicated to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT´s), Production Technologies and Industry 4.0, and the other dedicated to Mobility, Circular Economy and Life Sciences projects.


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Every dog has its day is a New Zealand publication, but it has a very international feel and would appeal to readers all around the world who have a love or interest in our canine companions. There are some lovely sentiments, some laugh out loud moments, and some recognition of the amazing roles that dogs fill in our lives. Told in a punchy and easily accessible way, this is a book for the everyday reader rather than a weighty academic work that sends you to sleep word by lengthy word. I have not read any books by Max Cryer before and I am now tempted to take a look at his other books because if they are written with the same skill and sense of humour then they should be a lot of fun as well as entertaining and educational.
If you are interested in the history of dogs and the roles they play in our lives then there will be a lot to love in this book, it will also appeal to you if you are interested in the origins of some of the dog breeds that have become so familiar to many of us, and there are facts that help you understand how we can have dogs ranging in size from a Newfoundland down to a Chihuahua. Even if you are not a real fans of dogs in particular you are bound to find more than a few facts to engage you and keep you smiling long after you have closed the last page of the book. I am a dog lover, having two in the house, and I loved adding more to my own trivia banks about some of my best friends.
If you are looking for a gift book for someone who loves animals of all shapes and sizes (especially dogs) then this could be a good stocking stuffer or birthday gift. The same size as the average paperback, the book is easy to carry in a bag and the quick fire sections and anecdotes mean you can pick it up and put it down whenever you want - although I read it straight through in one session because I didn't want to put it down! Much lighter than a lot of the other dog focused books being published at the moment, Every dog has its day is a great opportunity to learn more about man's best friend in kibble sized chunks!
If you like this book then try:
- A friend like Henry by Nuala Gardner
- Emma and I by Sheila Hocken
- Cowboy & Wills by Monica Holloway
- Finding Harmony by Sally Hyder
- A puppy called Aero by Liam Creed
- The dog who rescues cats by Philip Gonzalez
- Endal by Sandra and Allen Parton
- Haatchi and Little B: The inspiring true story of one boy and his dog by Wendy Holden
- Until Tuesday: A wounded warrior and the dog who saved him by Luis Carlos Montalvan
- Let Buster lead by Deborah Dozier Potter
- A dog named Boo: The underdog with the heart of gold by Lisa J. Edwards
- Thunder dog: The true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the triumph of trust at ground zero by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory
- Partners for life: True stories of canine heroes by Jane Bidder
- Puppy chow is better than Prozac by Bruce Goldstein
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In this article, I will be covering 5 random tricks which I find very useful for all kinds of queries. This tricks are:
- Parameters
- IF Function for Steps
- IF Error
- "Side" Steps
- Adding Comments into the Code
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Note that this article is for advanced users. Manual edits of the code are needed but you can make your first step to becoming advanced user by reading & trying the tricks in the article 🙂
1. Parameters
Setting up parameters can save lots of time when:
- You want to "send" filter value into multiple queries.
- You want to e. g. add a column with a static value into multiple queries from one place.
The main benefit of parameters is that you can manage then from one place and that you can re-use them in multiple queries. Parameters can be text, numbers, lists, true/false – pretty much all data types in Power Query.
This video shows how you can setup a simple filter parameter:
This video shows how you can setup simple Label parameter and then use it in Label column:
2. IF Function for Steps
Let's assume you want to apply an ad group filter via parameter only if our AdGroupFilter parameter is not empty. How would you do that? Watch the video below:
So when would you use such trick? You may have a query which is simply too complicated to run during development phase and you want to test your steps only on 1 row (in our example, specific ad group). So you setup one conditional step which uses e. g. a parameter as input. In this example, I was using the parameter as condition but the condition does not have to always be a parameter. Condition can be e. g. number of columns in the table. (…if List.Count(Table.ColumnNames(SomeTable)>X then … else …)
3. IF Error
When working with standard Excel, users are frequently incorporating IFERROR() function on the top of their nested formulas in order to decide what happens when formula returns an error. Example is IFERROR(6/0, "Watch out, you are trying to divide by zero"). How would you incorporate similar thing into your queries?
In Power Query, the syntax is try …. otherwise…
There are basically 2 use cases:
- You can use try … otherwise … in a custom column.
- You can try … otherwise … on step level as in the previous example with IF Function for Steps.
Example for #2
So in the example, I am trying to reorder the columns into this order: Campaign – Ad group – Keyword. Since the Keyword column is not in my table, the step would return an error:
In order to be ready for this error, I will deploy try … otherwise …:
The Table.Reorder() function would return an error (since Keyword column is not in the table). However, since I have inserted try … otherwise … into the formula, "otherwise" part of the formula then references #"Input Table" and no error is thrown.
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4. "Side" Steps
Imagine you have a complicated query and you want to know how many rows your table has at certain step. How would add a row count step? It's time for opening Advanced Editor.
You want to add the counting step between "Changed Type" and "Renamed Columns":
Add this piece of the code (row 4 – #"XX – Table Row Count"):
You see? You now know how many rows there are in the table while the query continues with "Renamed Columns" step.
Now the same screen from Advanced Editor but highlighted:
So the red piece is the new step. Notice it uses #"Changed Type" as source table from the 2nd step. The blue piece is still referencing #"Changed Type" as well, so you can still rename the columns in the last step. This situation creates an important finding: While lot of people think they steps need to follow each other, it is not the case. Usually, the steps are automatically referencing "previous steps" = "a result table" of that step, especially when you use buttons in the UI. In my example, the table #"Changed Type" is used as source in 2 future steps – in the "XX – Table Row Count" and in #"Renamed Columns". While I use the "step" word, it should be rather called "transformed table".
5. Adding Comments into the Code
This an easy one. Comments have no impact on the functionality of the queries, they just let you stay organized. You simply start with // and write something directly into the formula area:
I strongly recommend to comment important steps in the query so you know why you did what you did e.g. 2 months later. Comments also help you co-workers to get sense of what's going on faster when they open your files.
This tricks let you optimize your code for better performance and orientation. I strongly recommend you at least try them.
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If you've ever tried to write computer software or build a website from scratch, you know the smallest detail out of place can render the entire project a failure. The devil is in the details in many areas of life, particularly where connections need to be strong, sealed, and uncompromising.
I recently heard the story of a race car driver who finished the last half of the race without the precious radio communication between he and his pit crew. Sure you can still race, but to not have anyone helping you through the course, or troubleshooting problems on the fly, can leave you on your own and frankly, dangerous to others.
Believing something in our minds and hearts, and taking action with our words and deeds are two worlds often oceans apart. Over time the circumstances of our lives and the everyday-ness of our days can leave us wondering if anything really lines up. "Do I believe what I say I believe? When's the last time I've actually done something that matters?"
Sometimes we wake up and realize things aren't adding up for us. Something is off. There's a disconnect in our hearts between faith and doubt, hope and disappointment. Lent, can be a season where we spend time examining the disconnect. Where, and why, am I failing to trust in the promise God has made to me in Jesus?
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
The natural human response usually leads us to try and connect back in easy, practical steps. Instead, Jesus calls us to stop, and remember where we are. In his love.
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
– John 15:9
When do we feel most connected to a loved one? A son, daughter, wife, or friend? When we know their love for us is secured. When their love for us is not in jeopardy. The disconnect between our hearts and our actions is rooted in remaining in the love of Christ.
This Lenten season, remember Christ. Remember his love. Remember the beautiful vine and branches that weave us together as God's people. There we experience true connection, and true love.
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Setting compensation in nonprofits is tough these days. You need to attract and retain staff, managers, and executives, working within a tight—maybe even shrinking—budget and also projecting what will happen next year. Finally, prepare to explain (and perhaps defend) your actions as other stakeholders—funders, donors, media, members of the public, even clients and staff members—weigh in.
When revenues are down and prospects for increasing or even continuing support from foundations, government, and individuals are not bright, nonprofits have to make some tough decisions about how to spend their scarce dollars. Typically, salaries represent well over 50 percent of an organization's budget, so compensation mistakes can be costly. In addition to the monetary consequences, nonprofits that make such errors stand to lose valuable staff, waste important resources, and, in the worst scenario, forfeit their credibility within their communities.
There are a few basic concepts to keep in mind about compensation in the nonprofit sector:


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Down Under we see things differently. Nihil unquam memini me legere deterius, lectuque minus dignum!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Good and bad arguments
A quick read of Chalke, for instance, suggests his laudable sentiments (a better deal in churches for gay Christians) are not well under-pinned by his arguments (as, argue indeed he does, offering an assessment of the Bible on homosexuality). The connection sought here in NZ, between gay marriage and the crime rate is ludicrous: there is a connection between the general state of morality in a society and its crime rate, but it is hard to pin down to specific declensions, the crime rate can be improved by means other than improving morality (e.g. 'zero tolerance' policing), and, most importantly, it is just unjust to pick on gay marriage of all possible declensions in morality. Why not ban divorce, remarriage after divorce, sex before and outside of marriage, excess drinking, smoking anywhere (OK, we are heading towards that!?), breaking the speed limit (we could put 'governors' on car engines if serious about that!), and so forth.
On another matter altogether, I have been appalled at the argumentation brought forward to oppose President Obama's attempt to control the sale of guns in the USA. 'Let schools have armed guards rather than ban the sale of assault guns.' Really? Has the apex of Western civilization and learning come down to this?
Ergo, where are the good arguments? Perhaps a challenge for Christians, conservatives, and conservative Christians in 2013 is to think before speaking, review and revise before writing, discuss privately before proclaiming publicly. Paul once said 'Test the spirits.' Perhaps today he would advise 'Test the arguments.'
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Can Steve Chalk still be considered an Evangelical?
His take on Scripture and his rejection of substitutionary atonement would suggest otherwise.
"On another matter altogether, I have been appalled at the argumentation brought forward to oppose President Obama's attempt to control the sale of guns in the USA. 'Let schools have armed guards rather than ban the sale of assault guns.' Really? Has the apex of Western civilization and learning come down to this?"
Well, I would prefer armed guards to "gun control".
Gun violence is highest in places where high levels of gun control already exist.
Disarming law abiding citizens or higher levels of regulation will not work in practice and are an unjust assault on freedom.
Obama's stance on this is dishonest and motivated by an ideology of totalitarian liberal statism.
Gun violence has risen at the same time as liberalism, the welfare state and moral relativism.
- January 24, 2013 at 2:36 PM
- Peter Carrell said...
Hi Shawn,
I would be interested in your specific arguments against:
(1) background checks on prospective purchasers of assault rifles?
(2) reducing the number of bullets a gun magazine may hold?
- January 24, 2013 at 4:43 PM
Shawn, I think Steve Chalke has pretty much moved into 'post-evangelical' (i.e. ex-evangelical) territory, and that was obvious a few years ago from his book on substitution which Tom Wright loudly defended without properly reading and understanding it - as actual scholars of historical doctrine like Mike Ovey had actually done.
Chalke's theological move is really the same as people in Britain like Dave Tomlinson, but Chalke is more high profile because of his youth work and roots among the Baptists, and his greater organizing and publicity skill.
John Richardson's blog has put the finger on Chalke's flaws in logic (whcih are depressingly common). Chalke was 'honored' by Tony Blair with some title for promoting 'social inclusion' so I guess he's taken the (earthly) King's shilling.
I agree that Obama is driven by a profoundly liberal statist vision of society and government - the precise opposite of Reagan's - and the corollary of this is that government *must grow inexorably in size and power and make more and more decisions 'for the good of the citizens (subjects)'. What this means is:
1. more laws and regulations
2. more taxation to enforce the laws
3. more deficits for future generations to pay for - or more likely default on.
The late Christian philosopher Ron Nash has rightly analysed this as 'liberal statism'. School massacres aside, the US is actually a much less violent place than it used to be, a very large number of gun deaths are black on black and drug related, and knives kill just as many.
- January 24, 2013 at 7:52 PM
- Daniel Weir said...
Two questions/comments:
Isn't gun violence fairly high in some Latin American countries where there are few laws restricting gun ownership and most important offices have armed guards?
I think one of of the societal features that contributes to crime is the valorozation of high end consumer products. Much of the marketing of products in the US is based upon an implicit rejection of the 10th Conmnadment.
- January 25, 2013 at 8:36 AM
Hi Peter,
I have enjoyed reading your recent posts on the Godzone myth, morality and arguments. Richard Wilkinson provides some interesting data on economic inequality and its consequences.
- January 25, 2013 at 1:36 PM
- Tim Chesterton said...
I don't think Steve Chalke actually wrote a book on substitution. I have the book he actually wrote, which caused all the controversy, and only one chapter in it is about the Atonement. It's a fine book ,too.
- January 25, 2013 at 2:07 PM
That's the book I meant, written with Alan Mann. It does condemn PSA in sharp terms as "cosmic child abuse". Your judgment of the book isn't shared by Ovey et all, Pierced for our Transgressions, who criticise its argument and language in numerous places.
- January 25, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Hi Peter,
sorry to respond to your questions so late, but I have been having a lot of trouble getting a stable internet connection that lasts for more than a few minutes.
The majority of gun violence in the US is carried out by gangs and serial criminals who use illegally obtained weapons. Background checks will make no difference to that.
Limiting the magazine capacity is an undue restriction on private business and citizens. Law abiding gun owners should not be scapegoated for a problem created by over fifty years of assault on morality and family life. It is no accident that the shooter in this case was from a fatherless home.
Obama has no intentions of dealing with the real causes of violence the US; moral decline, family breakdown, gangs, all of which are creations of the welfare state.
More laws and regulations are not the answer to the failures of liberalism.
Liberalism is a disease in the corporate body of the West. The death of that disease, and of the secular liberal democratic state is the only answer.
Anything less is pretense and dishonesty.
- January 25, 2013 at 10:31 PM
A different take on the myth of the "widening" gap.
- January 26, 2013 at 1:06 AM
Specifically on the US situation, a brilliant destruction of the "gap" myth.
- January 26, 2013 at 1:15 AM
- Tim Chesterton said...
As I said, the book has only one chapter on the atonement. The theme of the whole book is the teaching of Jesus, so to call it 'his book ont substitution' shows a remarkable lack of sense of proportion. I think Steve is troubled (as are many of us who have been inspired by the Anabaptist tradition) that many evangelicals seem to think that Jesus was just marking time between his birth and his death - that is to say, they go to Paul first for instruction in daily living, not Jesus.
- January 26, 2013 at 5:56 AM
Tim, I haven't read his (co-written) book or anything by Chalke; I know only the accurately cited quotations which distorted and caricatured a central doctrine not just of evangelicals but of the Church Catholic (have you ever read the Roman Mass?). So whatever merits the book had, I fear he has vitiated them with this stuff. I am reminded of the words of your fellow (?) Canadian, Mark Steyn: 'If you mix a quart of ice cream with a scoop of dog poop, it will taste more of the latter than the former.'
- January 26, 2013 at 7:32 AM
- Tim Chesterton said...
Martin, I think you should read the book before you criticise it. The very fact that you refer to it as 'his book on substitution' shows me that you fundamentally misunderstand what the book is about. I would never criticise 'Pierced for Our Transgressions', despite the fact that I'm fairly sure I would disagree with it, because I have never read it.
- January 26, 2013 at 10:05 AM
- carl jacobs said...
(1) background checks on prospective purchasers of assault rifles?
An assault rifle is not defined by what a weapon looks like. It is defined by its military utility - the principle factor being how many rounds the weapon will fire with one pull of the trigger. An AR15 is not an assault rifle merely because it looks like an M16. Also remember that the trigger of the American revolution was a British act of gun control. The British expedition to Lexington and Concord was intended to seize ... assault rifles as defined in 1775.
That being said, a background check is a perfectly reasonable condition for purchasing a weapon.
(2) reducing the number of bullets a gun magazine may hold?
You ask for a good argument? I respond - the Zombie apocalypse. You will need as many rounds a possible since you have to shoot every zombie twice in the head. Otherwise, this also seems a reasonable constraint. A citizen does not need the capacity to fight the government. He needs the capacity to defend his home. That doesn't require 50-round clips.
- January 26, 2013 at 4:33 PM
Tim: you keep repeating your one tangential point, a loose phrase I used which I am happy to dispense with. So I am pleased to correct my words to: 'a book he co-wrote with Alan Mann (most of which I haven't read and express no opinion on) which contains some passages (which I have read in detail, many times) in which he caricatures the classic doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement as understood by the Reformers, as well as Turretin and Packer, as 'cosmic child abuse' (p. 182) - a style of popular rhetoric that serves no serious theological purpose and causes needless offense.'
I have read 'Pierced for our transgressions', which contains long discussions of atonement in historical theology, as well as numerous discussions and critiques, including a few of Chalke, but mainly with modern scholarly objections.
- January 26, 2013 at 7:57 PM
". I think Steve is troubled (as are many of us who have been inspired by the Anabaptist tradition) that many evangelicals seem to think that Jesus was just marking time between his birth and his death - that is to say, they go to Paul first for instruction in daily living, not Jesus."
It is a claim I have come across before, but I do not believe it to be true, based on my own experience in Evangelical churches. I have read the book in question, and like his claims of cosmic child abuse with regards to classical (Biblical) atonement theology, it is largely filled with these kinds of caricatures of Evangelicalism. They are caricatures that seem to be popular with the "Emergent" crowd, based on what I have read (Mclaren, Bell).
Much of them may make claims about being inspired by Anabaptism (problematic in and of itself), but it often looks to me like repackaged liberalism.
- January 26, 2013 at 11:34 PM
"A citizen does not need the capacity to fight the government."
Four more years of Obama may change your mind.
- January 26, 2013 at 11:36 PM
There may be some truth in the perception that many evangelicals appear to prefer to preach from the Pauline epistles rather than the Synoptics, whereas lectionary inclined catholics appear to give briefer, rather moralistic homilies from the Synoptics and steer away from justification by faith and explicit atonement theology. One problem lies with complementary definitions of 'the Gospel' that we get in the NT. Tim Keller has a good talk on this subject ('What is the Gospel?') that you can find on the net.
Liberal theology, of course, prefers a Jesus without a cross, and almost inevitably it falls into works-righteousness; indeed, that is the default position of liberal theology, at least since the time of Kant (who, like all liberals, could employ Christian terminology and empty it of its supernatural meaning).
- January 27, 2013 at 7:57 AM
- Father Ron Smith said...
" 'a book he co-wrote with Alan Mann (most of which I haven't read and express no opinion on) which contains some passages (which I have read in detail, many times)" - Commenter -
And isn't that just the problem? To read just selected passages from a book - that we focus on to the exclusion of the context of the whole book, into which the arguments are placed - is lazy and often misleading. I'm surprised how many 'scholars' are content to just read those arguments that bolster their long-held prejudices
- January 27, 2013 at 9:26 AM
"And isn't that just the problem? To read just selected passages from a book"
Not necessarily. If a book is badly wrong in one area, and this one is very badly wrong on atonement theology, then it is likely to be bad elsewhere.
For myself, I have read the book from cover to cover, and found much it either problematic or just plain wrong.
- January 27, 2013 at 1:39 PM


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Smile forms an important part of one's persona. The more beautiful the smile is, the more attractive becomes the personality. Our teeth form a major part of our smile and any damage to them can destroy the beauty of smile.
Teeth look good when they are white and bright. But unfortunately, teeth do not remain bright as always due to many factors such as foods and drinks, aging, certain medications, may be hereditary, poor conditions of oral hygiene, etc. These factors affect the color of teeth and hence, make them appear yellow.
Natural Remedies For Teeth Whitening
Anyone who desires to possess a beautiful smile would first go for teeth whitening if they possess discolored teeth. There are many options available today to whiten teeth.
But if you fear going for in-office treatments, then do not worry. As there are still a variety of natural teeth whitening options available. Spare a few minutes to go through this article which is all about natural teeth whitening products.
Table salt has dental caring properties. It is helpful against tooth aches and also eliminates harmful bacteria from mouth. Salt is an abrasive and will aid in removing tooth stains. Many teeth whitening tooth pastes may contain salt as one of their basic ingredients.
Just wet your tooth brush with water, then put some salt on it and gently rub it on your teeth. Then rinse your mouth with water and now brush your teeth using just water so to remove any remaining salt particle. But remember, do not use salt frequently for teeth whitening nor rub it vigorously on your teeth as salt, being an abrasive, can damage the tooth enamel.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent that is widely used in several professional teeth whitening purposes. It may also be found in tooth pastes and mouth washes.
This weak acid for teeth whitening acts strongly upon the teeth stains, oxidizes them, then scrapes them off. Diluted forms of hydrogen peroxide can be applied on the teeth using a tooth brush. But do not use it daily as it can cause damage to the teeth and gums.
Baking Soda
Like salt, baking soda is also an abrasive and is being used since years for the purpose of teeth whitening.
Baking soda can scrape off the stains, remove the plaque from teeth as well as polishes the teeth.
Olive Oil
Olive oil too possesses the powers of teeth whitening. Moreover, it kills the harmful bacteria in mouth which can cause dental problems.
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Some people prefer adopting natural ways to whiten their teeth. Such people may benefit from herbal tooth pastes. Herbal tooth pastes are formulated on the basis of herbs that are being used since years for oral cleaning purposes. These herbs not only whiten the teeth, but also provide many other benefits to the mouth.
Man in ancient times used to chew the twigs of certain herbs. Some of the famous herbs that were and are still being used for oral cleaning purposes are mentioned as under. These herbs may also be present in herbal tooth pastes of the present time.
The famous of all, Miswak, is a twig taken from the Salvadorapersica tree. This teeth cleaning twig contains abrasives, antiseptics, astringent, detergents, enzyme inhibitors as well as fluoride. Miswak helps in removing stains from teeth. You may find such herbal tooth pastes that contain Miswak.
Neem is quite efficient in cleaning the teeth and is nowadays used in several tooth pastes. Neem can benefit by whitening the teeth, and also provide freshness to mouth and can kill harmful mouth bacteria.


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Continued Drawing with Sasha Roberts-Levi
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Beginning Watercolor with Jennifer Helner
Continuing Watercolor with Jennifer Helner
Acrylic Painting Supply List with Nancy Barick and Amy Fell
Oil Painting Supply List with Nancy Barick and Amy Fell
Pastel Class with Julie Woodard
Updated fall 2017: Beginners will receive a variety of papers for pastels and can use pastel sticks and pencils supplied by the art house. Continuing pastel artists- bring your own preferred papers and pastels- a set of at least 24 pastel sticks plus pastel pencils, hard pastels, drawing boards or tabletop easels, rags or hand wipes, brushes, tortillons or other forms of blending tools, fixative (used sparingly outdoors), reference photos and/or sketches to paint from.
Paint the Masters in Acrylic with Julie Woodard
Continuing watercolor Class with Julie Woodard
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A throw back to the early days of Porcelain and Stone with the addition of 22k gold highlights. This necklace is delicate and very light. A gentle touch of porcelain and gold for a sweet and dainty look without too much of a big statement.
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OkeyPosted by Tom on January 12, 2010 at 23:19
In Raymond Chandler's 1940 novel, "Farewell, My Lovely", Phillip Marlowe uses the term 'okey' as we would use 'okay'. The word 'okay' appears nowhere in the entire novel. I understand that OK is an older phrase than 'okey' or 'okey dokey', but why do you suppose Chandler would use this term rather than 'okay?
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This wikiHow teaches you how to increase the Random Access Memory, or "RAM", on your Windows computer by installing RAM memory cards inside of your computer's housing. You can do this on both a laptop and a desktop computer, though not all computers allow for additional RAM. You can also use a portable drive (e.g., a USB Flash drive) to temporarily increase RAM.
Method 1 of 4:
Installing Laptop RAM
1Turn off your computer. Open Start
- Wait for your computer to stop making noise before proceeding.
2Unplug any cables or other attachments. This includes the power cable, any USB attachments, Ethernet cables, and so on.
3Ground yourself. This will prevent you from accidentally harming your computer's internal components with static electricity.
4Remove the laptop's bottom panel. Some laptops have a panel specifically for RAM, while others require you to remove the entire bottom from the laptop. Refer to your laptop's manual or online documentation for specific instructions on how to handle this.
5Remove the original RAM cards. Since most laptops only have two RAM slots, you'll most likely have to remove the old RAM. To do so, look for a lever or a button to press, or gently tug the RAM cards away from their slots if no button is present.
6Remove the new RAM cards from their protective bag. Make sure that you only touch the RAM cards along the side edges so that you don't get oil, dirt, or skin particles on the contacts or circuitry.
7Install your new RAM. Line the new card up with the notch in the RAM socket, then firmly press the card in and down (if necessary) so that it lies flat. Repeat this process for the other RAM card if applicable.
- Unlike desktop RAM, laptop RAM doesn't always need to be installed as a matching pair, though it does need to have consistent speed.
8Replace the bottom panel, then turn on your laptop. You can check that your operating system is recognizing your RAM by pressing ⊞ Win+Pauseto open the System Properties window; you should see your RAM listed next to the "Physical Memory" heading.Advertisement
Method 2 of 4:
Installing Desktop RAM
2Unplug any cables or other attachments. This includes the power cable, any USB attachments, Ethernet cables, and so on.
3Ground yourself. This will prevent you from accidentally harming your computer's internal components with static electricity.
4Open your computer case. This will allow you to visually inspect your RAM slots and currently installed modules, which can make choosing your new RAM easier.
5Remove the existing RAM cards if necessary. If you're removing the old modules to make room for bigger ones or taking them out to upgrade to a faster speed, you can quickly remove them by releasing the latches on each side of the RAM, or by gently tugging on the RAM if there are no latches. Once the latches are released, you can pull the RAM card(s) straight out.
6Remove the new RAM cards from their protective bag. Make sure that you only touch the RAM cards along the side edges so that you don't get oil, dirt, or skin particles on the contacts or circuitry.
7Line up the notch on the new card with the break in the RAM slot. RAM can only be inserted in one direction, so make sure that the slot and module line up.
8Push the RAM card firmly into the slot. Apply even pressure to the card, but do not force it in. In most cases, there will be latches on either side that will snap into place when the RAM card is correctly installed.
9Install the other matching RAM card. Make sure that the matching card goes into a slot matching the first RAM card that you installed. Most matching pairs of slots are designated by different colors or labeled with printing on the motherboard. Your motherboard's manual should also have a diagram.
10Close up your computer. At this point, you can plug back in any cables, USB items, and peripherals that you had plugged in before.
11Power on your computer. You can check that your operating system is recognizing your RAM by pressing ⊞ Win+Pauseto open the System Properties window; you should see your RAM listed next to the "Physical Memory" heading.Advertisement
Method 3 of 4:
Preparing to Install RAM
1Find your computer's model information. Specifically, you'll need to know the manufacturer's name, the type of computer, and the model number. To find this information, do the following:
- Open Start
- Type in system information
- Click System Information
- Find the "System Manufacturer", "System SKU", and "System Model" values.
2Open the Crucial Memory Advisor website. Go to http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/advisor in your web browser. This website will provide you with an accurate report on whether or not your RAM can be upgraded, as well as the amount and type of RAM you can use if an upgrade is possible.
3Search for your computer model. To do so:
- Click the select manufacturer box, then click your computer's manufacturer's name (e.g., Toshiba).
- Click the select product line box, then click your computer's product name (e.g., Encore).
- Click the select model box, then click your computer's model number.
4Click find upgrade. It's a blue button below the model number box.
5Review the results. On the results page, you should see three important pieces of information:
- Maximum RAM - In the upper-left side of the page, you'll see a "Maximum Memory: # GB" section. The number here is the maximum amount of RAM that you can install.[1] X Expert Source Spike Baron. Computer Repair Technician Expert Interview. 9 January 2020.
- Type of RAM - Below the "Compatible Memory" heading near the top of the page, you'll see one of the following types of RAM listed in the title of a RAM product: SDRAM, DDR, or RDRAM.
- RAM speed - You'll see a number to the right of the RAM type (e.g., DDR3). This is the supported speed for your computer—don't deviate from this number!
6Purchase compatible RAM. Once you know the type of RAM, the maximum amount that you can install, and the speed that you'll need for your computer, you can purchase your RAM from any tech department store (e.g., Best Buy) or online store (e.g., Amazon).
- It's generally cheaper to buy RAM online than in-store, but tech store employees tend to understand better what kind of RAM you may need for your machine.
- Most computers require RAM to be installed in pairs. This means that if you want to install 8 GB of RAM, you'll need to buy two 4 GB (or four 2 GB) cards.
- For standard computer use, 8–16 GB of RAM should be enough. If you use more advanced software for 3D modeling, consider getting up to 32 GB instead.[2] X Expert Source Spike Baron. Computer Repair Technician Expert Interview. 9 January 2020.
7Consider having a tech department install the RAM for you. Once you've purchased the RAM, you might want to have someone in a tech department install it for you since they likely have more experience than you do. If not, proceed to installing your laptop or desktop RAM.Advertisement
Method 4 of 4:
Using a USB Drive as RAM
1Plug your USB drive into your computer. Your flash drive or hard drive should plug into one of your computer's USB slots.
- On a laptop, USB slots are generally on the sides of the laptop's housing.
- On a desktop, you'll usually find USB slots in the front or back of the CPU box, or on a peripheral such as the keyboard.
4Click This PC. It's on the far-left side of the File Explorer window.
5Select your USB drive. Click the name of the USB drive that you attached. It will usually have an "F:" designation if it's the only external storage attached.
6Click Computer. It's a tab in the upper-left side of the window. A toolbar will appear just below the Computer tab.
7Click Properties. This white box with a red checkmark on it is on the far-left side of the toolbar. The flash drive's Properties window will open.
8Click the ReadyBoost tab. It's at the top of the Properties window.
9Check the "Use this device" box. You'll see this in the middle of the page. Doing so will allow Windows to use the maximum space available on your flash drive for RAM.
- You won't be able to use more than your computer's maximum RAM capacity.
- You may have to wait a few seconds for ReadyBoost to display the flash drive's information.
10Click Apply, then click OK. These are both at the bottom of the window. Doing so will save your settings and apply the USB drive's free space to RAM usage.
- Once you unplug the USB drive, you'll need to go back into the ReadyBoost menu to set it up as RAM if you decide to use it as RAM again.
Community Q&A
QuestionWill adding RAM to my computer help with Adobe programs?Community AnswerIn some respects, yes. You would be able to Photoshop more images at once, run video and music editing software at the same time, etc. However, the speed of your computer will remain about the same. Focusing on your CPU would be better if that's what you need.
QuestionIs there a way to increase the maximum RAM capacity of the motherboard? Will updating the BIOS help?Community AnswerNo, the maximum RAM capacity is a fixed amount. You'll have to upgrade motherboards if you want additional RAM.
QuestionIs there any way to increase processor performance just like I can increase the RAM?Paul SargentCommunity AnswerYes, there is a process you can do called overclocking. However, if you need to ask that question, you really shouldn't be trying this out. Turning the voltages up too high will fry your processor, leaving you without a PC!
QuestionHow do I boost my RAM on Windows Vista using a USB flash drive?Community AnswerYou won't actually increase your RAM, but it can provide a temporary workspace for your computer that could improve its performance. Plug your USB drive into a USB port. After a moment or two, Windows Vista brings up the AutoPlay dialog box. Choose "Speed Up My System Using Windows ReadyBoost". Windows Vista shows you the drive's Properties dialog box on the ReadyBoost tab. Choose the "Use This Device" option and adjust the slider to reserve the indicated amount of space for ReadyBoost. Whatever space is left on the drive can be used for your data files. ReadyBoost starts immediately. Note that if you remove the drive, you lose the memory boost.
QuestionCan I play Counter Strike: Global Offensive without enough RAM?DenneiskTop AnswererYou can, but that doesn't mean your experience will be a long or pleasant one. Your game will most likely crash or experience serious problems in playing.
QuestionCan I increase my RAM by just installing something from the internet?Community AnswerNo, RAM is something physical, not a software or a setting. If you want more memory, you'll have to buy more RAM. Make sure you get the right type and you don't exceed the maximum RAM your motherboard supports.
QuestionCan I improve the performance of a program without upgrading the RAM?Paul SargentCommunity AnswerNot really, as RAM stores the instructions and programs for quick access by the CPU. If you don't want to buy RAM, you could try a cache drive, but this is probably more expensive.
QuestionHow can I expand RAM that has already been inserted in my PC?SilvermanCommunity AnswerYou can't modify the hardware capabilities without replacing them.
QuestionHow do I replace the RAM in my computer?Community AnswerReference Install RAM.
QuestionHow do I know the maximum capacity of my PC RAM?DenneiskTop AnswererYour RAM limit is determined by two factors, your operating system (OS) and your motherboard. A 32-bit (often denoted as x32 or x86) OS can only go up to 4 GB of RAM (with some exceptions). A 64-bit OS can go up to a theoretical limit of 16 EB (exabytes), but is often limited by the OS to a lower number. You can find this number in the OS specifications (online or in a spec sheet). You'll have to find the motherboard you are using and find the appropriate specifications for it (again, online or with a physical manual). Once you have these numbers, your RAM limit is the lowest number of the two.
Can I use a USB drive as RAM on my PC?
- Some computers' operating systems don't support more than a certain amount of RAM. For example, 32-bit versions of Windows can't use more than 4 GB of RAM, so installing more than 4 GB of RAM is a waste.Thanks!
- If your computer can't upgrade, don't try to force an upgrade. Doing so is much more likely to break your computer than it is to result in better performance.Thanks!
- The reason why it is important to make sure power supply isn't turned on when you plug the power cord in is because of discharge current. When your power supply is on and plugged into the wall socket, even when computer is turned off, the current also causes heat; the resistors balance and limit current between components and motherboard. If the current is too high, some of those resistors can overheat and break which increases the current on working ones. As an example, if your computer's average power consumption is 550 watts (which is the case with most computers), connecting 750w power supply and bypassing its sensors and protection circuits might not cause any problems at all (at least for couple of minutes), but doing that same with a 1500w power supply could blow things up, unless you have a power hungry graphics cards installed on it.
- Check what physical size and type of RAM modules your motherboard supports, if RAM module doesn't fit to the slot then don't force it, being to rough with the pushing of any peripherals onto the motherboard can snap the motherboard in half and generally will break things.
- Never leave the power cord plugged into the power supply when doing this kind of hardware installations. As long as power supply is plugged to the wall socket, there's current going through it and although that current is too weak to turn on the computer, it is strong enough to give you a decent shock and short circuit connectors.
- Make sure you are wearing anti-static band or at least that you are otherwise static electricity free.Static electricity will fry motherboards instantly along with any peripherals and components directly connected to the motherboard.Thanks!
- Unless you are familiar with power consumption and know exactly how powerful a power supply can meet your requirements, it is better to play it safe than take stupid risks; power supplies can set things literally on fire if they fail or overload your system.Thanks!
- Make sure the power supply is turned off (if it has power button) before you plug the power cord back in. Every power supply will always run self test when they are turned on or get power to make sure everything is working.
- If your power supply is turned on when you plug power cord in, it will draw maximum power and also feed that in current (which is also known as discharge current) to the motherboard; because power supply was turned on when you plugged the power cord in, the protection chips and sensors which limit the discharge current might not activate fast enough, and can cause things to overload.
- When your power supply is turned off and you plug in the power cord, all the built in senors and protection chips activate themselves quickly enough and prevent overloading by rising the feed current equally.
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1. Find your computer's exact model.
2. Find your computer at http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/advisor.
3. Purchase compatible RAM.
4. Shut the computer down and remove all cables.
5. Remove the case and ground yourself.
6. Remove the original RAM if necessary.
7. Insert new RAM into the slots.
8. Replace the case and restart the computer.
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WTF: Kanye West Could (Maybe) Be Creative Director on the 'Jetsons' Movie?
Posted on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 by Russ Fischer
Kanye West says a lot of stuff on Twitter — so much so, sometimes, that his account should be labeled with that old tag that adorned cheap novelties and pinball machines, "for amusement only." Last night he went on a long tweet-spree, the contents of which are mostly out of our editorial jurisdiction.
There was one thing, however, that caught our eye: Kanye says he just had a conference call about becoming the creative director for "the Jetson movie." Huh?
Here's the relevant tweet set:
I was just discussing becoming the creative director for the Jetson movie and someone on the call yelled out.. you should do a Jetsons tour! [1] … This just happened a few hours ago. I was very insulted of course becuase for anyone that's seen the Watch the Throne Tour [2] …Or Coachella or Glow in the Dark or Runaway.. you know I have real ideas…[3]
Presumably this is the live-action Jetsons movie that was written by Adam Goldberg and which Robert Rodriguez was once attached to direct. We haven't heard much at all about the movie in a while (which was just fine, I think) but this implies that it isn't dead yet. Of course it isn't dead — the Jetsons is a known, exploitable property.
So what can we expect from Kanye, should he end up working on the film? (Which seems unlikely.) Another recent tweet points to something:
I don't want to see any movie that doesn't have mind blowing special effects… #EVERAGAIN
Oh, boy. Maybe Kanye can get his creative pal Spike Jonze involved — or, better yet, let's hope not. Jonze has many better things to do.


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The Tom Baker Interview
We invited Tom Baker master of Avant Garde and experimental Fretless Guitar to one of our informal chats.
Our interviewer Jahloon (Jeff Berg) talks to Tom …
Jeff: Evening Tom, thanks for dropping by, should I pour tea or coffee?
Tom: Coffee, black.
Jeff: Sugar?
Tom: Not for me.
Jeff: When and how did you first come across the fretless guitar?
Tom: My first fretless sighting was in 1990 or so. In college I was studying the classical guitar, and I became fast friends with another student, Ned Evett, who was experimenting with an acoustic fretless. I sort of tucked the idea away in the back of my brain, and went about my life. Then in 1994 or 95 I saw a band from San Francisco who was playing in Seattle, and there was Ned, now playing an unfretted Stratocaster.
Jeff: What was the critical thing that made you take up fretless?
Tom: Well, I had seen Ned playing in the pop/rock context and thought it was cool. But what really made me dive in was a gig I was playing in Seattle at the Speakeasy Cafe. It was a free jazz gig with Matt Sperry on Bass, Christian Asplund on viola, and Phil Gelb on shakuhachi. I was playing a classical guitar, and these guys were really lighting it up playing in these microtonal worlds that I could only approximate with bending and retuning. I went home and ordered a unslotted neck from Warmoth guitars and attached it to my strat. The world that opened up was remarkable, and changed my life as a guitarist and as a composer.
Jeff: If you had not discovered the fretless guitar, what do you think you would be doing / playing now?
Tom: Good question. I had given up on a traditional career as a classical guitar performer when I met the composer Chinary Ung, a Cambodian / American composer that I studied with in Arizona. His influence was a profound one, and I embarked on a career as a composer. When I moved to Seattle I played mostly in free improvisation groups and free jazz bands. I would do the occasional classical piece (usually performing one of my own pieces). The fretless experiment moved me back toward the electric guitar (which I had not played much since high school). I imagine without the fretless discovery, my life as a composer / performer would look very different.
Jeff: You have the fretless Stratocaster but played the NYC festival (Sept 2005) with your Fernandes, how do they compare?
Tom: The Fernandes is a great guitar, especially for the weird music I play. It has the Sustainer, of course, which is great in so many different contexts (playing with string players, or wind players). It has a glass neck, which I like for the purity of sound. But the Strat is really my favorite fretless that I play (I have a classical fretless and an acoustic 12-string fretless as well). It has a marvellous sound, very rich and dark. It has an ebony fingerboard, and the neck is unfinished, so there is very little friction with my left hand thumb. It also has replacement pickups by Chris Kinman that absolutely rock. It is a sweet guitar that I use for more quasi-tonal explorations.
Jeff: What strings do you use on the Fernandes and Strat?
Tom: On both electrics, I use GHS nickel rockers… 10-46. These are "rollerwound" whatever that means. The package says the "rollerwinding process slightly flattens the strings for a smooth, comfortable feel and a 'touch' of extra tension." I love the tone of these strings, on fretless and on fretted. I used to use the D'Addario ribbon wound Chromes, but they are really expensive and frankly don't have enough punch to them. The GHS strings are cheap, and sound great. The nickel basses don't last long, but they do the job.
Jeff: What picks do you use?
Tom: Dunlop, Tortex Sharp, 1.35 mm, black.
Jeff: Any advice on care for the fingernails? How do you look after yours?
Tom: Always file, never clip. Find a really fine sandpaper (autobody shops are great for this) to buff the nail after filing. Filing of the nail should flatten the surface of the nail, giving you a crisp point of attack to the string. Vitaman E (used like a lotion) helps to soften and maintain as well. I do this for my right-hand nails, but I clip the left-hand, all but the index, which I file flat and smooth, for sliding along the strings.
Jeff: Any particular inspired influences, or do you travel your own road?
Tom: As a player, I admire guys like Mark Ducret and Elliott Sharp, and I listen to a lot of Bill Frisell and Nels Cline. Jeff Beck was an early influence on me as well. I also really love Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, and Evan Parker. As a composer, there are so many: Morton Feldman, John Cage, Charles Ives, Anton Webern, Gyorgy Ligeti, Steve Riech, and again, Ornette. Recently I have had the opportunity to study with one of my favorite avant-jazz composers and saxophonists Henry Threadgill, whose music is absolutely thrilling. That has been a big influence. And the movies of David Lynch and Andre Tarkovsky.
I think that traveling your own road means trying to reconcile all the influences and experiences into your own sound and your own fingerprint as a composer. This is the long, hard, never-ending battle I think. Trying to reconcile disparate influences and find an original voice on the other side.
Jeff: What is it that draws you to the writing of Italo Calvo?
Tom: The remarkable lightness. He deals with such profound ideas with such simplicity and grace. I only wish to someday be able to accomplish that in my music.
Jeff: A lot of your work seems to be inspired by buildings, how does a building convert into a musical idea or influence?
Tom: Difficult to explain my relationship with architecture. I wrote my doctoral dissertation on relationships between modern music and modern architecture. I am deeply interested in buildings that have a strong sense of the temporal, where space is relegated to serve time. And I love music which subverts the temporal paradigm, and gives the feeling that time has stopped and the music is a spatial object or quantity. I think that both of these kinds of space-time objects are related to one another, they both allow us to glimpse a world where time and space are not what we think they are. Buildings are about space, but they are also about time. And music is essentially ABOUT time, but it is also about space. It is this "other" that I find so fascinating. When I walk into a carefully constructed space and begin to understand the intention of the design, it can be a very powerful and inspiring thing.
Jeff: The Sounding the Curve track, Desert Music features a Cactus and a fretless 12 string. This had me rolling about with laughter, but is it really meant to be humourous?
Tom: Well, there is surely something funny about using a cactus for an instrument. I suppose it is more ironic in my view, since the sounds we get out it sound like rain or running water, in a piece called Desert Music. The cactus was inspired by a John Cage piece, called Child of Tree. I really wanted that dry, crackling sound to dominate the piece. I suppose that funny is in the eye/ear of the beholder, eh? And does it really matter if it was supposed to be funny?
Jeff: Who / what do you find funny?
Tom: Steve Martin. My mom took me to see him in Vegas when I was 11. Still one of the best nights of my life.
Jeff: The famous Nigel Tufnel quote from Spinal Tap; "There's no such thing as a fretless guitar. You're bloody making it up. Get out." is rumoured to have its origins somewhere in Seattle.
Tom: When I released my solo fretless CD Sounding the Curve in 2002, we did some marketing with some press quotes. We made up, as in completely fabricated, the quote from Nigel (who is, after all, a fictional character) as a press joke. Since then it has been quoted in other places, which has made us laugh. And now, as the headline to the first fretless guitar article in Guitar Player. HA!
Jeff: Well it got me too, its still in Unfretted's history page, haven't got the heart to take it out.
Tom: Well, full credit for the word-smithing would have to go to Mark at Present Sounds Recordings. We are all getting quite a kick out of it here! I love Nigel, and even if he didn't say it out loud, I still believe he must have at one time thought it. And in a Tufnel sort of world, that would be the same as saying it out loud, don't ya think?
So I think that it is as real as some other foundational phrases: "love thy neighbor" or "from each according to his abilities to each according to his needs" or "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain"…
Jeff: What's your worst tune of all time? You know the one that sends you screaming into a small room with your hands held tight over your ears.
Tom: Well at the risk of offending all those ABBA fans, I guess Dancing Queen is right up there.
Jeff: Good choice, now is there a tune that makes you spring out of bed ready to take on anything the day may bring?
Tom: Nothing, not even a great tune, can make me "spring out of bed." I am a slow starter in the AM!
Jeff: You turned the big 40 a year ago, any indication that life begins at forty yet?
Tom: Well, life certainly CHANGES at/around 40. But I would say that my 40th year on the planet has been the most crazy, the most busy, the most challenging, and in the end the most cool.
Jeff: A lot of that time must have been taken up with your up-coming Opera – does it include fretless guitar?
Tom: The opera is called The Gospel of the Red-Hot Stars, and is being performed here in Seattle in April of 2006. And yes, it includes fretless guitar. The "orchestra" is: clarinet, violin, guitar and fretless guitar, trombone, bass and drums. It is a great story, set in Puritan New England amid all the witchcraft hysteria. The central character is Mary Webster, aka Half-hanged Mary, who was hung in the town square for being a witch, and left there all night, and when she is cut down in the morning she is still alive. It is based on a true story, and was written by the Canadian author Margaret Atwood.
Jeff: The Opera is a major project, do you have any future plans for another, or maybe something more ambitious in the future?
Tom: This opera is the third "chamber" opera I have written and produced, though it is the first one I have done in several years. I have been sketching ideas for a bigger, more "grand" opera: full orchestra and chorus and all that. But that one would be a little more than my production skills would allow for, so I will wait until I have a commission for it. The next chamber opera revolves around the poet Rilke, and is called the Song of the Orphan.
Jeff: What kind of car do you drive?
Tom: Early 90's Ford Ranger Pickup (mostly for carrying equip and far-away fly-fishing excursions).
Jeff: Any dream motors?
Tom: I'm not really a car guy, though I loved my mom's '68 Buick Riviera – would love to get one of those.
Jeff: If you had to change career, what do you feel would be your vocation?
Tom: A fly-fishing guide.
Jeff: If you moved out of the US, which country would you like to settle in, and why?
Tom: New Zealand, for the fly fishing.
Jeff: Thanks Tom, another cuppa before you toddle off?
Tom: I don't mind if I do. (smiles)
Sounding the Curve. (CD)
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EU pushes design led innovation
I recently spotted a report done by the commissions of the European communities called "Design as a driver of user-centered innovation" "The working hypothesis of this document is that design is a driver and tool for user-centred and sustainable innovation and differentiation, complementary to technological R&D, and that increased use of design could increase European competitiveness. The objective […]
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Participatory Design (PD) has it's beginnings in Scandinavia in the 70's where there was a movement by academics and trade unionists to involve users in the design of the applications that were being designed to assist their work. It aimed to prevent workers from being dis-empowered by the tools and computer technologies imposed on them […]
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Apple design process
There is an article from Business Week: Apple's design process about a presentation given at SXSW by Michael Lopp, senior engineering manage from Apple about their internal design process. I liked the idea about paired meetings where each week they have 2 meetings. – One is a free for all – a meeting to innovate […]
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Michael Morpurgo Pack
Tales from a master writer loosely grouped around the theme of war, taking you all the way from King Arthur's Camelot to modern-day Afghanistan. These stunning Morpurgo favourites explore war and conflict in a rich variety of voices, and include several sought-after recent novels. Follow a refugee girl and a zoo elephant on their desperate flight from bombed-out Dresden in 1944. Join King Arthur and his knights as they fight to win glory and protect their country in ancient days. Experience the plight of a young soldier living in the First World War trenches, and discover how a young boy and a dog find strength together during the horrors of the current Afghan war.
Exploring conflicts both ancient and modern, these moving and unforgettable novels tell stories that the whole world should hear.
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Most of the people who are entrusted with the care of the elderly and disabled in the state of Florida do a wonderful job. It is back-breaking, heart-wrenching and often thankless work, but the people who receive this care each and every day of their lives could not survive without it. But, every now and then there is one bad apple, one person who will sink to the lowest and succumb to the temptations of greed and poor moral judgment. These people are the ones who will destroy the last shred of trust a person might have in their body and steal not only money and possessions but dignity and the sense of security and well being that may never be able to be replaced.
The Florida criminal law attorney who is assigned to such a case will look at many aspects – regardless of which side he has been hired to represent. For instance, he will have to decide whether it is a simple case of pure burglary (with the age of the victim still stipulated) or if it is a more serious offense of criminal abuse – the willful act of trying to cause or be caused, physical, financial or emotional harm to the victim. In the case of the former, the penalties are likely to be much more severe if convicted.
Looking at the age or mental status of the victim will probably be the first cause of action undertaken by the Florida criminal defense attorney. Florida law defines persons as elderly and/or disabled as those who are age 60 or older with physical, emotional or organic brain impairments that do not permit average and normal functioning without assistance. A disabled person is defined as someone who is 18 years or older suffering from same said ailments.
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Intel shares rose 2.5% to $26.11 in early trading following the news but eventually closed down 0.5% at $25.35.
Seen as a gauge for the whole of the technology sector, the news boosted trading in other shares on the Nasdaq.
It expects revenue for the three months to the end of September to be between $9.4bn (£4.6bn) and $9.8bn (£4.8bn).
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Intel also says that its gross margin will be in the upper half of the previous range of "52% plus or minus a couple of points".
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Has the office biscuit jar got your finger prints all over it?
Does the 3pm slump have you sneaking off to the office vending machine? More than 70 per cent of Aussie workers say that stress causes their healthy eating habits to lapse and let's face it – the modern workplace is a pretty stressful place.
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1. Homemade trumps store-bought
A homemade lunch is always preferable since you'll know exactly what you're putting in it. If your mornings are usually rushed, put five or six salad items in a bag to take to work. Add some protein in the form of a small can of tuna, a boiled egg or some chicken/lamb/beef from last night's dinner. Take five minutes to chop up and make a healthy, high protein salad once in the office.
2. Protein is your friend
Avoid too much starch at lunchtime (pasta, rice, thick bread, noodles) as these foods can elevate your blood sugar initially, causing the mid-afternoon slump later on that sends you straight to the biscuit jar! Protein slows the release of sugar from your meal into the blood stream, helping to maintain an even blood sugar level which reduces cravings. Fewer cravings means you'll be less tempted to choose a high sugar snack.
3. Skip breakfast at your peril
We know you're busy in the morning, but bear in mind, people who don't eat breakfast tend to choose unhealthy snacks for morning tea and/or overeat at lunchtime. If you're in a rush, blend some protein powder with a banana and some skim milk and drink it on the bus! Or if you're buying breakfast from your nearest café, a simple egg wrap with tomato is a good option or some wholegrain toast with a nut spread.
4. Get a good night's sleep
Don't underestimate the power of a good night's shut eye. If you're skimping on sleep and feeling tired at work, you'll keep reaching for food as a source of energy even though you may not actually be hungry.
5. Be prepared
If you know you're likely to be staying back at work, don't wait until 7pm when you're starving to think about dinner. Once hunger strikes, you're far more likely to grab the nearest high-fat delivery menu or order a pizza for convenience. Plan for a long day at work by ducking out in the afternoon to buy your dinner. Pop it in the fridge and you'll be ready once your body is hankering for the evening meal.
6. Do not be lead into temptation
If you're easily tempted by junk food – don't buy it! Sure we can convince ourselves that the packet of lollies or block of chocolate we're buying will only be for emergencies. But realistically – will it even last the day? The best way to cut down on sugary foods is not to buy them and to keep healthy snacks within arm's reach instead. Grab a piece of fruit or keep some raw nuts at your desk to nibble on in between meals.
7. Drinks count
Make no mistake about it - drinks count towards your daily caloric intake. Sugary soft drinks are an obvious nono and even fruit juice can be misleading – providing you all the calories from fruit without any of the fibre that will keep you fuller for longer. If you're thirsty, drink water. It's calorie free and doesn't cost you a cent from the tap.
8. How skinny is your latte?
Speaking of drinks, how many coffees are you having a day? The average full cream Latte/Capuccino/Flat White contains 224 calories – not including the sugar you may be adding. Try to limit your coffees to no more than a day and always go for the skim option, which has 75 percent less calories than its full cream counterpart.
9. Meeting meltdown
If you're going into a meeting where you know unhealthy snacks will be on the table, BYO snacks! Grab an apple or a box of nuts so you can join in the snacking without being tempted.
10. An oldie but a goodie
We all know that we're supposed to eat slowly and consciously. But how many of us slam down our lunch while staring at a screen, paying absolutely no attention to what we're eating? Try to take 10 minutes (even at your desk) to concentrate on nothing but what you're eating. When we rush our food, the receptors that register when we're full can't get the message to the brain fast enough. By the time the message gets through - oops, you've overeaten and feel bloated and uncomfortable.
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So here is my little review about Mario Kart! I got it on Saturday night. When I got home Sharen and I put it in and we went crazy. It was so fun. We had so much fun with the online feature that allows 2 players from one Wii and just racing each other. Everything was really great but I will break it down from here.
First off, the Wii wheel looked cool. It felt good and it looked like something that I was going to play with for a long time. I bought an extra one Wii Wheel so Sharen and I could use it. Well when we first started to play it wasn't that great. It was kind of hard to get used to the controls. After a couple of races we decided to play with the Classic Controller.
We both really liked the scheme and Sharen did very well at it. In fact, she was probably better than I was. After a while of racing the computer, we decided to play online. The online is 100% the best online experience that I have ever had. Great interface and easy to hook up with random people to play with. Not only in the United States, which is the norm with online games, but with people all over the world. Also, when you are set up to drive in the game, it shows you where the people are from, which is another great feature. It was fun and Sharen did very well. I didn't do so hot. It was really fun to see Sharen actually be better than me at a game!
On Sunday, I played the individual games and they were just as fun. You have the option of racing with karts and bikes. In the 50cc, the slowest and easiest levels, are only karts and the 100cc is bikes and the 150cc is both. I played with the controller for a while but I turned back to the Wii Wheel. I found that it was really easy to get used to. You just had to play with it for a while. I also played with the nunchuk, but I did not like it. My favorite in the end is the Wii Wheel. I think it is easy to get used to and it is fun to use. The competition is pretty fierce and it does try to get you if you are in first. I have heard that the 150cc is way hard because the computer tries to screw you over all the time. But we will see when I get there.
So far, Mario Kart Wii is the best game that I have played since Super Mario Galaxy. Super Smash Brothers Brawl was a big disappointment. There are a ton of people who love it but I can't get into it. It wasn't fun and the online was just plain horrible. I am glad that Mario Kart is the best game and it should be. It has problems of course, but it was a game I have been waiting for a while now and it was well worth the wait. Videos to come soon!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Mario Kart!!
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
I have some random links that I would like people to see and get to. Also, watch some videos.
Lupe Fiasco's videos from his CD "The Cool" Try to listen to the words and just listen to the stories he is telling. Especially "Dumb it Down"
Paris, Tokyo-
Hip Hop Saved my Life-
Dumb it Down-Note: This song isn't edited. Lupe is not the one that is doing the swearing, it's his counterparts to his song.
Kick, Push-The One that started it all!
I Gotcha-Just Because! Also the first parts of him and his girl remind me of Sharen and I!
This is where I get my up to date HD news. www.engadgethd.com
This is where I get my up to date Nintendo Wii News. www.nintendowiifanboy.com
Just in case ya'll didn't know, Hulu is now open to everyone! Check it out to watch The Office and Arrested Development!
Amazon Gold Box-Just in case you didn't read my previous post, here is Amazon Gold Box and read what it is all about. www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox
That is it for now. But check back later for more! Anyway, have fun!
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Guitar Hero
There was one thing that I was not expecting to be played in my home and on my Wii or future gaming systems. That was Guitar Hero. After my in laws got it and a Xbox 360, I thought it was just OK, but Sharen just loved it. She loved playing it and I had debated on whether to get it. Put into play last Friday when Amazon had Nintendo Wii games featured on their Gold Box page. If you don't know what that is, here is the website, but I will explain. http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox
What they do is they have a special product every day usually discounted at about 30 to 40 percent. Then they have special prices for only 3 hours on some certain products. Well, Guitar Hero was slashed by 25 bucks. And I signed up for Amazon Prime that got me free 2 day shipping! What a great buy. Anyway, we got the game yesterday and Sharen didn't even wait for me to rip it open and play. I thought that she would wait but I got home and she was having fun. She even played someone online. It was awesome to see how much fun she had. I played with the Wii Remote while she had the guitar but I am still not a total fan of it. I am just happy to see that Sharen now has a game that she really likes and that I don't so much.
But one thing that I am looking extremely forward to and I know Sharen is but not as much as me is Mario Kart Wii. I downloaded the Nintendo 64 version of the game onto our Wii and we have fun playing it. But the online allows for two players from one Wii to play and I am stoked to play with Sharen against people from all over the world. It is going to be the best part of having it. This will be blogged about later when I get the game.
There are two games that I really want to get and maybe I will but who knows. And there is another one that I want but I would have to buy a new system to get it. First, I want to get Grand Theft Auto IV. Sharen would not approve not only because of how graphic of a game it would be but also because I would have to buy a Playstation 3. But I also want to get Wii Fit and Rock Band for our Wii. Watch the video and you will see why.
That is all for now. Catch ya'll later!!
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Friday, April 11, 2008
The Office and other things
The Office was finally back yesterday and it did not disappoint. Granted, it did make me a little uncomfortable but that is what made it great. I loved the little video camera OOPS that Michael did. Also, the fact that he told Jan that him and Pam had a thing before. Great stuff. And of course, what would an episode be without Angela doing something Angelaesque. Shoving that ice cream cone on the car door was just pure brilliance. That was an awesome ending and made watching the show bittersweet. Yes there still is 5 episodes left this season, but there are only 5 episodes until the new season will start sometime in the fall. But I will just enjoy the next couple of Thursdays. Sharen and I had some cheese dips to eat for celebration of the return of possibly the greatest show of the first decade of the new century. Arrested Development is up there too, but The Office is the best.
The Master's tournament is this weekend and in fact I am watching it right now because of Tiger Woods playing. I can only watch golf with Tiger playing. He has been struggling but he hit a third shot on the 18th that is for the ages. It was awesome! Once it is on Youtube, the shot will be on my blog. It hit someone else's ball and even the commentators were startled by what happened. Anyway, gotta go. Enjoy the weekend!
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
When music hits you
Lupe Fiasco is the best hip hop artist that is out right now. He is fresh and he is not all about strippers and getting cash and spinning rims. His song "Kick, Push" is one of my favorite songs of all time and it is about skateboarding! I hate skateboarding but the beat and the rhymes are just great. In "I Gotcha" which is produced by The Neptunes, he just speaks about having his girl. Nothing degrading, nothing bad, just good straight lyrics. His new album is great. I recommend it to everyone, even if you don't like rap or hip hop. "Superstar" is a great song. But the reason I am writing this is because of the song you are probably listening to or just stopped. "Hip Hop Saved My Life" is truly inspiring and and video is just great. Even though he talks about Hip Hop saving a person's life because they don't have to be drug dealers or other things, it can be other things. This is where the music hit me.
I needed this song because I have hating school so much. I just needed something to get me over that hump of finishing out the semester and finishing strong. Also, I am so happy to have my wife by my side. One of my favorite lines from that song is, "Keep his lady looking good, Have her rolling like she should." That is what I want for Sharen. I want her to be happy and have everything she wants. She is well worth it. She makes me laugh when I am down and she makes me feel good every morning waking up next to her. I love how she is in the morning. I love how crafty she is. In fact yesterday we went to some store in the mall that sells stuff to decorate your house and a lot of the stuff was expensive and I know Sharen could make most of the stuff that was there and for a fraction of the cost. She is awesome and I am a lucky guy to have her. So I can say that from having her as my wife she has saved my life and I can someday make it to heaven because of her!
Anyway, Lupe Fiasco is the man and I wish I could go to his concert along with Rihanna and another great, Kanye West in Seattle. In case any of you have 2 free tickets and round trip airfare for my wife and I out there, I would gladly take them off your hands! Anyway, that is all for now and whoever is reading this, I have the following urgent message:
THE OFFICE IS ON TONIGHT! WATCH IT! LIVE IT! ENJOY IT!! I will blog about it tomorrow! Later!
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- Arcanite Skeleton Key
- Item Level 55
- Requires Blacksmithing (275)
- Use: Allows opening of locks that require up to 300 lockpicking skill. The skeleton key is consumed in the process.
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The Arcanite Skeleton Key can be used by Blacksmiths to open locked doors or chests requiring up to 300 Lockpicking skill.
This includes all Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor chests, as well as Bound Fel Iron Chests, but excludes Bound Adamantite Chests. It also includes the locked doors in all instances in Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor, but none in Outland or Northrend.
This item is crafted with Blacksmithing (275).
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