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This question was recently asked on Houzz.com.
Choosing the best sink for you is what is most important. Ask yourself some questions. Do you like to hand-wash your dishes? Are you Left or right handed? Do you have a separate prep sink for washing vegetables? Do you need a separate sink for veggies? What is the largest pot or pan that you need to fit into the sink? Will it only fit into a single bowl? Would a lower center divide work for both fitting your pots & pans as well as having the separate space? What is the size of your sink cabinet ? Will a larger 50/50 (equally divided) work better than a smaller 50/50 version? If you don't have a large enough sink base for a equally divided sink, maybe one that is 40/60 (small bowl on left or right) may work better for your needs.
One thing I can say definitively is that you should purchase the sink-bottom-grid for the bowl that will hold your dishes. It will keep them off the bottom which generally means that your large pots fit a little better, they won't block water from draining and your sink, as well as your dishes, will last longer without the extra scraping on the bottom.
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Tonight I was down in Hollywood at a tv show taping when alot of security guards started to show up. I heard one of the guards talking about the Jonas brothers. I knew that Jonas brothers had been in Hollywood twice already this week promoting their "3D concert Experience" so I didn't think they would be in town still. Well I was wrong because after about 30 mins the 3 Jonas Brothers, Joe,Kevin, Nick arrived to a movie theatre to surpise their fans that were watching the 3D concert Experience. I caught them waving on the way in and on the way out with only about 10 fans knowing the Jonas Brothers were around, they came out. The couple of diehard Jonas fans that were there yelled for the boys to come over and sign. Instead the Jonas Brothers sent over their very BIG bodyguards to gather up the girls and young kids, only way adults got to go is if they had kids. I do not so I wasn't allowed to go meet the Jonas Brothers behind the security fence so I ran around and tried to get some better video for the fans to watch. Unfortunately, I was being told by security that I had to return to my previous spot that is why the video is not the best.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Mariah Carey, Cameron Diaz and Claire Danes all sign fans body
This is video coverage from the 2009 Spirit awards. I was there and managed to capture Mariah Carey, Camerom Diaz, and Claire Danes signing for Melissa "Autograph tattoogirl". Melissa gets the celebrities to sign her body and then she gets that made into a tattoo. I could not believe that Mariah was actually cool to sign her body. Some celebrities like reese witherspoon and queen latifah have yet to sign but with Melissa's list getting shorter by the day, it is only a matter of time. Let me know if you like the video.
here is the video of actress Michelle Williams signing for Melissa. I wonder what Heath Ledger would say if he was still alive. Lets all hope Heath wins the Oscar today.
here is the video of actress Michelle Williams signing for Melissa. I wonder what Heath Ledger would say if he was still alive. Lets all hope Heath wins the Oscar today.
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Jessica Alba and Eliza Dushku hot video
Featured in this video are 2 of the hottest actresses out in Hollywood today. One is Jessica Alba and the other is Eliza Dushku. Both babes attended the 2009 Spirit awards on February 21,2009. Jessica showed up before Eliza. Jessica looked stunning is a pink outfit. This was the first time I got to see Jessica in person and all I ever read on tmz.com is that Jessica is not nice and never smiles. If you watch my video you can see that, that is not always the case as Jessica was super friendly on this day. Jessica Alba made her way over to the fans signed some autographs and posed for some fast photo-ops. Melissa the autograph tattoogirl was right beside me and she was desperately trying to get Jessica to sign her arm. Jessica made her way over to Melissa and signed on her arm. Melissa then gets it made into an autograph. You can watch all the action below in the video. You also see Eliza Dushku arriving and walking over to fans as well. 2 hot babes in one celebrity video.
Jessica Alba and Eliza Dushku video
Jessica Alba and Eliza Dushku video
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Labels: 2009 Spirit awards, actresses, autographs, babe, beauties, beautiful, curls93, Dollhouse, fans, hot, Jessica Alba, ladies, movie stars, sexy, signing, tattoogirl, tv stars
Teri Hatcher causes Hysteria at 2009 Spirit awards
Above is a video I shot of actress Teri Hatcher arriving to the 2009 Spirit awards. Last year I did a story on teri Hatcher is an aging beauty. Make sure you check out that picture to see what I mean. But not in this current video one year later Teri looked absolutely stunning in a sexy black dress. Teri was great as she came over and signed autographs for fans and posed for some pictures as well. One fan even stated that Teri was her favorite Lois Lane. Then another fan who wanted to get Teri's attention told her that he bought Teri's book "Burnt Toast". It worked as Teri made her way over. Let me know if you thought Teri looked sexy in the video by leaving comments.
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Labels: 2009 Spirit awards, babe, beauty, black dress, book, Burnt Toast, celebrity video, curls93, fans, hot, Lois Lane, sexy, signing autographs, Teri Hatcher, yelling
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Jonas Brothers will cause nightmares in Hollywood on february 24,2009
Hollywood are you READY? This weekend is the Oscar's down in Hollywood on february 22 and on February 24,2009 the young singing sensations known as the Jonas Brothers will be at the El Capitan Theater for the Walt Disney's "Jonas Brothers The 3D Concert Experience". The event will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Arrivals are likely to start between 5 PM and 6:30 PM however knowing how many fans the Jonas Brothers have people will likely be sleeping over night. So if you plan on attending the event get there early. You can watch my video below that I shot of the Jonas Brothers a few months ago.
Jonas Brothers cause teenage girls to scream with glee
Jonas Brothers cause teenage girls to scream with glee
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Labels: El Capitan theater, fans, heartthrobs, Joe Jonas, Jonas brothers, Jonas brothers the 3d concert experience, musicians, Nick Jonas, Oscars, screaming, teenagers, Walt Disney
Friday, February 13, 2009
Fan swears at Matthew McConaughey for refusing to do a photo-op!
This is a must see video of a fan spewing venom towards Matthew McConaughey for refusing a photo-op. This video of actor Matthew McConaughey was shot on february 12,2009. Matthew was down in Hollywood,california doing a tv show taping, he was a special guest on the show. Matthew arrived late so he didn't have time for the fans on the way in. Some fans had waited 3 hours for his arrival. So now the fans would have to wait for Matthew to come out after the show and hopefully he would have time then to sign autographs and pose for photos. After waiting about 2.5 hours finally Matthew emerged. It was a cold night too down in hollywood but now the fans finally had something to get excited about as Matthew was coming over for them. Matthew signed autographs and posed for some fast photos before i started this video. So after Matthew went from one side to the other side of the fans getting as many of them as possible Matthew then said " I gotta get home to the family" which is the case because he has a young baby named Levi and the mom (Camilla). One lady fan who didn't get a photo-op tries to entice Matthew with some weed and girls. When that doesn't work she completely loses it and begins cussing and calling him a "Dick". Some swearing is involved so be warned! Moral to the story is if you arrive early you usually get something, arrive late like this fan and you get left out in the cold. If you have any comments about this, be sure to let me know what you think of this wacked out fan!
FAN goes off on Matthew McConaughey
FAN goes off on Matthew McConaughey
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Mishka singer draws for fans, but what is it?
Ok, I'm looking for any fans of the band Mishka to let me know what the singer drew for fans last night as he was leaving a tv show taping down in Hollywood. At the end of the video when he is done drawing he writes the words, Peace, Love and Harmony but I don't know what he drew. To me it looks like a tree. Anyone that knows please let me know!
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Labels: Amber Love, autographs, band, california, drawing, fans, Harmony, Hollywood, meaning, Mishka, Peace, singer.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg party at Kress together!!!
Last night I was out and about around Hollywood,California. I knew that Snoop Dogg my all time favorite rapper was gonna be at Kress Nightclub on Hollywood,Blvd. Snoop was taping an eposide of his new show "Dogg after Dark". Alot of fans had gathered to get a glimpse of the Dogg father from the sidewalk outside looking in through the window. The crowd was totally surprised when Paris Hilton the blonde heiress stopped by to show her support for Snoop. I managed to get them on video although Paris was a little harder to get a nice face shot of. Snoop Dogg would have been proud because some of the fans were celebrating with some "Chronic" 4:20 out on the street. If your a big fan of Snoop Dogg let me know!!! I guess all the fans were missing were a little Gin and Juice!
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Labels: 4:20, birthday party, Blonde, Dogg after Dark, Gin and Juice, Heiress, Kress, marijuana, Paris Hilton, rapper, sex-tape star, singer, snoop dogg, some Chronic
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Meetthefamous celebrities I've seen
About a month ago I did a post about a site that I use. It is a celebrity site called www.meetthefamous.com. It truly is a great site. It allows average people to post there celebrity photos and video and do a story with them. Whats great about this site is you can link your work around as you can see by watching some of my videos here I originally posted them on meetthefamous.com and linked them into my blog. I have alot more celebrity videos over at the site and as well as some great celebrity photos of people like Angelina Jolie among others. You can view all of my great work by clicking this link it will take you to user profile on the site. I really do love hearing from fans that enjoy my work so If you like my work please leave a comment/opinion. So again follow this link to all my best work.
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Labels: actors, actresses, celebrities, celebrity pictures, celebrity video, commenting, curls93, earning, fans, gossip, making, meethefamous.com, money, movie stars, profile
Monday, February 9, 2009
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will either one win an Oscar?
Well folks the Oscars is on February 22,2009. I wanna know if the fans think that either Angelina Jolie or Brad Pitt will be able to win an Oscar this year. Angelina is nominated for her role in "Changeling" while Brad is nominated for his role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. I've watched Changeling, and I actually thought Angelina was terrific in that role. I have not watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button but from what I've been told by friends that is Brad's best movie thus far. I personally think Angelina wont win because I believe this is Kate Winslet's year. However, for Brad I think he just might be taking home an Oscar! The good news is I wanna hear your thoughts on the matter and in 2 weeks we will know who the Oscar winner will be. Below is a video I shot of Brad and Angie arriving to the LA Curious Case of Benjamin Button premiere.
BRAD and ANGIE at Curious Case of Benjamin Button LA Premiere cause absolute Madness!
BRAD and ANGIE at Curious Case of Benjamin Button LA Premiere cause absolute Madness!
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Labels: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Changeling, fans, Kate Winslet, Los angeles, Oscar nominated, Oscars, support, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Sunday, February 8, 2009
William Petersen loves his wife
So last week I caught William Petersen's star unveiling. I posted a few photos from the ceremony as well as a 2 videos which can be seen below. I fan wrote in "Marcia" that I cut out the part where William thanks the love of life his wife "Gina". What happened was I was taking photos at that time and by the time I turned the video camera on William was done. I just wanted to point out that yes, William spoke about his lovely wife Gina and here is 2 pictures that i managed to take of Gina while I was there.
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Labels: california, CSI LAS VEGAS, fans, Gina Petersen, Hollywood, speech, star unveiling, William Petersen
Friday, February 6, 2009
Ted Danson aka Sam "May Day" Malone shopping video
What can I say about this video? Well other then it features one of my all time favorite actors Ted Danson.
Most remember Ted as the funny and charming character from "Cheers" where he played Sam "May Day" Malone. I caught up with Ted as he was shopping out on Robertson blvd a little while back. Ted was his cool and casual self as he answered my question about Kelsey Grammer. Since I've moved out to Los Angeles I've had the chance to meet the guy who played Norm(George Wendt) and Carla(Rhea Pearlman). I still watch reruns of Cheers because Sammy and the gang always make me laugh.
I don't know about all the other fans but Ted Danson sure seems like the kinda guy you could have a couple of cold beers with and never have a boring conversation.
Cheers to you Ted! Let's hope he doesn't stay retired!
Most remember Ted as the funny and charming character from "Cheers" where he played Sam "May Day" Malone. I caught up with Ted as he was shopping out on Robertson blvd a little while back. Ted was his cool and casual self as he answered my question about Kelsey Grammer. Since I've moved out to Los Angeles I've had the chance to meet the guy who played Norm(George Wendt) and Carla(Rhea Pearlman). I still watch reruns of Cheers because Sammy and the gang always make me laugh.
I don't know about all the other fans but Ted Danson sure seems like the kinda guy you could have a couple of cold beers with and never have a boring conversation.
Cheers to you Ted! Let's hope he doesn't stay retired!
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
William Petersen pictures from his star unveiling
First of all I wanna thank http://www.billypetersen.com/ for putting a link on their blog page bringing in all the William Petersen fans to my page lately. Hopefully you checked my 2 videos I shot of him that day. If not you can find them below in an article further down. I never had the time to post any of the photos from that day till now so here is a few photos from William Petersen star unveiling. A few of William and a few of some of the other cast from CSI so once again, thanks to all the William Petersen fans for stopping by!
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Labels: autographs, billypetersen.com, california, celebrity, celebrity pictures, CSI, CSI LAS VEGAS, curls93, fans, Hollywood, signing, star unveiling, William Petersen
Justin Long discusses baby photo-op footage
Well the other night I shot a really great video involving Justin Long(former boyfriend of Drew Barrymore). Justin posed for a photo-op with a young baby. If you haven't already seen the video then check it out a little further down on my blog. Now onto the new video of Justin. Justin was down in Hollywood,california on February 4,2009 to do a tv show taping to promote his new movie He's Just not that into you. When Justin was leaving he made time for the fans that had waited for him. Justin came over and begun to sign autographs and pose for pictures while chatting it up with the fans. I decided to mention at least there is no babies in the crowd. Justin mentioned that he had just seen footage of the baby photo-op inside while doing the tv show. This guy is super nice and I'm sure Drew Barrymore is kicking herself for their break-up. Justin Long is a goodfella!
Justin Talks about Baby footage
Justin Talks about Baby footage
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Labels: actor, autographs, baby, celebrity pictures, celebrity video, computer, crowds, Drew Barrymore, fans, Jeeper's Creepers 2, Justin Long, nice, posing, signing
How high will DAVID COOK climb for his fans
Recently I had the time to catch David Cook, last seasons American Idol winner attending a tv show taping down in Hollywood,california. This was my first time meeting the winner. I really enjoyed David's singing on the show and was really happy that he won American Idol. He was out doing a free concert(a couple songs) to promote his first cd release. Having never met the man till now I was wondering if the fame had gotten to his head. I wasn't sure if he was gonna be cool to his fans or not. If you watch the video below you'll see that not only was David Cook cool, he climbed higher then most for his fans literally! David was getting ready to go for a fast bite to eat after his rehearsal and fans caught him departing. David was behind the security fences but came over and signed some autographs. Some fans had a hard time reaching their material to David so David did what any Champion would do for his fans. David Literally climbed up the security fence to retrieve the item promptly signed the item and returned it back to the fan. Look out Tobey Maguire there is a new Spider-Man in the House. I wish David nothing but success because he truly is one of a kind.
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Labels: American Idol, autographs, california, celebrity pictures, champion, climbing, cool, David Cook, fans, fence, Heismen winner, Hollywood, Light On, nice, Spider-man, Tobey Maguire, wild
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Camilla Belle shocks the crowd with her Beauty
Tonight on February 4,2009 I was down in Hollywood, California and caught sexy actress Camilla Belle arriving to a tv show taping. Camilla is currently dating one of the Jonas Brothers and she had a new movie to promote PUSH. Camilla came over to her adoring fans and literally shocked everyone with how sexy and beautiful she really is. This was my first time meeting this sexy babe and she was gorgeous. I loved her in 10,000 BC and Push looks pretty good as well. Make sure you watch the video I shot of Camilla Belle interacting with her fans. TRUST ME SHE IS HOT, check now for yourself!
THIS IS SOMEONE ELSE's video from that night
THIS IS SOMEONE ELSE's video from that night
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Labels: 10 000 BC, actress, autographs, babe, beautiful, Camilla Belle, celebrity, celebrity video, fans, hot, Jonas brothers, moviestar, pictures, PUSH, sexy
William Petersen of CSI receives star on Hollywood Blvd
Hello to all the CSI Las Vegas fans. William Petersen received his star on the Hollywood walk of fame on February 3, 2009. I was there to take in the ceremony and shot video for all the fans around the world who were unable to attend the event. I've been a big fan of CSI for a long long time so I just had to attend. Below is a video I shot where William is talking during his speech, a little bit later in the video William dusts off his star which was pretty funny. You can also see William signing some autographs for all the fans that had showed up to support him. If your a big fan of the Show CSI feel free to leave comments as well you can link around my videos to help get them scene by all the other CSI fans around the world. CONGRATS to WILLIAM PETERSEN
WILLIAM PETERSEN SPEECH and dusting off his star video
CSI CAST attend David's star unveiling
WILLIAM PETERSEN SPEECH and dusting off his star video
CSI CAST attend David's star unveiling
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Labels: autographs, CSI, fans, hollywood blvd, Marg Helgenberger, Reality tv show, speech, star unveiling, tv stars, William Peterson
Drew Barrymore goes WILD
So I attended the Los Angeles premiere of He's Just not that into you on february 2,2009. I caught sexy actress Drew Barrymore arriving. Fans were pleading with the blonde bombshell to come over and sign autographs. Drew teased fans and never came over. However she did entertain the fans by doing a crazy little dance, getting all excited. You'll have to check my video i shot of her below to see what i mean.
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Labels: arrival, babe, beautiful, Blonde, celebrity video, dancing, Drew Barrymore, exciting, fans, girls, hot, movie premiere, moviestar, screaming, sexy, wild
Justin Long holds fans baby
This is a video I shot at the He's just not that into you premiere in Los Angeles. Actor Justin Long had already come over to sign autographs once. Now after arrivals i was lingering around and a group of fans had been calling Justin to come back over so i got myself near them in case he did. Justin being a fan favorite obliged by running over again to sign some autographs and take photos. Now the funny thing is one mother wanted Justin to see her baby, Justin finally did and the mom passed the baby his way. Justin carefully took the baby and held him for a photo-op. You can see Justin was a little overwhelmed by it all. I'm sure his agent would not have been too happy about the whole thing because if something bad had happened Justin would face a lawsuit. Luckily everything went well and Justin just proved what a class act he really is. Too bad Drew Barrymore and Justin never had a baby together! Leave comments and make sure you check out the video below of Justin holding the little baby.
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Labels: autographs, baby, celebrity photos, celebrity video, curls93, Drew Barrymore, fans, He's just not that into you, Justin Long, mom and dad, moviestar, screaming
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Scarlett Johannson vs Jennifer Connelly who looked sexier last night?
Below is a video of sexy actress Scarlett Johannson arriving to the Los Angeles movie premiere for He's Just not that into you, also below is a video of sexy actress Jennifer Connelly arriving. Both ladies looked amazing on this evening down in Hollywood. Jennifer was sporting a sexy skimpy green dress while Scarlett was sporting a multi-coloured dress showing off more of her upper body. You can see in both videos that these 2 sexy actresses made time for their fans by coming over to sign autographs and pose for a few fast photo-ops. What I wanna know is who do you think looked better on this evening? Its close but i'm gonna have to go with Scarlett.
Jennifer Connelly video
Scarlett Johannson video
Jennifer Connelly video
Scarlett Johannson video
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Jen Aniston arrival video at He's Just not that into you
Hello all celebrity fans. Last night I attended the Los Angeles movie premiere for He's just not that into you. It was a star-studded event, Drew Barrymore was there, Jennifer Connelly, JENNIFER ANISTON, Ginnifer Goodwin and Scarlett Johansson as well as Ben Affleck. Below is video of Ben Affleck signing autographs for the fans amongst all the madness. The second video is Drew Barrymore waving to her fans and Jennifer Aniston as she came to her fans as well. Feel free to leave comments and check back throughout the day as i'll be adding video of Scarlett and Jennifer Connelly.
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Argentina's extra-time winner against Switzerland was scored by "the worst player on the pitch" in Angel Di Maria, according to BBC Sport's pundits.
Alan Hansen, Robbie Savage and Alan Shearer all criticise the Real Madrid man for giving the ball away 51 times and squandering several great crossing opportunities.
However they acknowledge his late goal in extra time, which sent his side through to the quarter-finals, is "all that people will remember".
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Preparing for the JEE mains can seem to be quite a daunting task. However, in reality if you properly manage your time before the big day, studying for this exam isn't necessarily as stressful as you might think. The key to preparing for JEE better is proper and efficient time management. Here is a list of time tested strategies that will assist you in preparing for JEE Main 2016 better.
- Start Early
It does not matter whether you were the kind of student who crammed at the last minute throughout your school life and still managed to ace your exams. As far as the JEE mains are concerned start studying as early as possible. If you wish to be amongst the top tankers of the All India Rankings then starting to study for JEE mains right after your 10th grade examinations.
- Know and Understand the Subjects
Studying the JEE syllabus is not enough. You are going to have to acquire a genuine interest in mathematics, physics and chemistry. The JEE mains are more than just about cramming for the papers. You need to truly understand what you are studying. You need properly study not only the practical but also the theoretical aspects of the subjects.
- Self-Study Is Essential
Although you may spend a number of hours in the day attending your coaching classes and school, you still need to find some additional time to study by yourself. So plan your daily schedule in a way that gives you enough time to not only attend classes but allows you to spend a few hours studying and reading by yourself.
- It's About Quality Not Quantity
You may spend 20 out pf 24 hours in a day studying, but still may not achieve your desired results. It is not about the amount you study or the number of hours you put in, getting an excellent score in you JEE exams is also about concentrating on those chapters that are considered important for the JEE mains examinations. To get more information about important chapters please visit – http://jeemainonline.in/important-topics-jee-main-advanced-syllabus-weightage/
- Study Systematically
In order to achieve your desired results you need to make a daily timetable for yourself and stick to it. Studying concepts randomly is not going to help perform well in your exams. Rigorously following a time table and sticking to your study plans is more likely to get you top quality results.
- Take Timely Breaks From Studying
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. You need to take constant and timely breaks from studying to refresh your mind. Every few hours shut your books, go out for a walk or get some exercise. This is needed to keep your mind, body and soul active. People who have stayed physically fit during their JEE exams have seen better results than those who have not.
- Avoid Distractions
When studying, keep aside your laptop, tablets and mobile phones. Social media and networking websites and chatting programs can prove to be a great distraction. Avoiding such distractions while studying will result in increased productivity.
- Get Yourself a Mentor
JEE mains can be an extremely stressful exam that often results in severe demotivation. In order to prevent being demotivated, find yourself a good mentor, it can be anyone who you look up to your mother, father, friend, professor, etc. Ensure they are available to motivate you when you are feeling dull and low.
JEE Mains does not necessarily need to be stressful if handled correctly. Just prepare for your exams in a timely and efficient manner to get top results.
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Thunder Mountain
Monumental Summit
Avalanche Creek
The Edwards Mansion
Lake Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Melody Ridge
Grapevine Springs
The Idanha Hotel
The Taft Ranch
All novels stand alone and can be read without reading the earlier novels.
Thunder Mountain
Offered a free trip into a remote Idaho wilderness that she loves and studies, Professor Dawn Edwards jumps at the chance.
On the trip she meets Professor Madison Rogers, and they fall for each other before they even reach their destination.
But living in the Old West proves to be a brutal task. Somehow, Dawn must survive to rescue herself, her friends, and the man she loves.
Monumental Summit
Bonnie and Duster Kendal, two of the world's great mathematicians, hire historical interior designer April Buckley and architect Ryan Knott to design and furnish a huge lodge to the year 1900 standards.
Only problem: The lodge can't be built. It can't exist.
Yet, somehow it does because they've built it before. And fell in love in the process.
Avalanche Creek
Returning to the time travel western world of Thunder Mountain, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith weaves his most complex story to date.
In one timeline, to help with an advanced math problem, Bonnie and Duster Kendal hire Brice Lincoln.
In a second timeline, to help with an advanced math problem, Bonnie and Duster Kendal hire Dixie Smith.
When Brice and Dixie finally meet in the past in a third timeline, instant attraction. And instant problems.
A time travel western that stretches across timelines from the Idaho Wilderness to an old Boise hotel with a very special room.
The Edwards Mansion
Sherri Edwards only wanted to refurbish an abandoned old mansion that carried her family name. Her goal: To bring the mansion back to original glory.
But the ghost of the original owner kept chasing away all workers.
About to give up, two friends suggest she go with them into the past, to see the mansion, meet the original owner, and figure out why he killed himself.
Lake Roosevelt
In a small diner on the Oregon Coast, Kelli Rae meets a handsome man named Jesse Parks.
Turns out she had seen him in a picture taken in an old mining town in Idaho over a hundred years before.
A time-travel adventure in the popular Thunder Mountain series that promises to change everything about the series.
Warm Springs
Belle returns to her old hometown, looking for clues as to what happened to her great-great-grandmother a hundred years in the past.
Zane, on a secret mission into the past, never expects to meet the woman of his dreams.
A complex time travel novel that explores alternate realities, a future no one wants to face, and sets the Thunder Mountain universe going into the future.
Melody Ridge
USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith wrote for decades about a jukebox that took a listener back to the memory attached to a song. The Jukebox Series consists of more than twenty short stories and gathered numbers of award nominations and movie options.
Then in 2012, Dean started work on the Thunder Mountain series of novels, starting with the novel Thunder Mountain. Time travel novels set partially in the Old West.
Now, finally, in Melody Ridge, he combines the two worlds and reveals the origin of the jukebox for the first time. Find out what happens if Stout from the Garden Lounge finally meets the inventors of the time-traveling jukebox—because the past might just change his future.
Grapevine Springs
Could the entire history of an Old West mining town be false?
Did Grapevine Springs ever really exist?
Duster Kendal wants to know the answer to that question. But to get the answer, he must turn for help from two top researchers who must risk everything, including their lives, to find the answer.
The Idanha Hotel
1902: Boise, Idaho. Megan Taber loves her job baking at the Idanha Hotel. Widowed young, she knows the rest of her life revolves around her baking.
Carol Kogan, a doctor and researcher from the future, eats breakfast every morning at the Idanha Hotel just for Megan's fresh breads.
Until one fine May morning in 1902, when Carol meets Megan outside the hotel. Before they finish their conversation, Megan collapses from a massive heart attack.
Carol knows saving Megan with 1902 medicine would prove impossible. But saving her with future medicine might prove even more dangerous—for both of them.
The Taft Ranch
Duster Kendal knows something must be wrong when a tree blocks the road to the Taft Ranch. Turns out Lee Taft failed to return from his last trip into the past.
Duster fears the worst, that time kicked Lee into a distant and inhospitable future with no hope of return. And no hope of rescue.
A story of survival through centuries of time.
USA Today bestselling writer Dean Wesley Smith takes readers once again into his fan favorite Thunder Mountain time travel series, but this time into the distant future instead of the near past.
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Reverse Culture Shock
I had my first case of what I'm dubbing "reverse" culture shock while in Switzerland this week. I say reverse because I was startled by something from my own culture, rather than another one for a change! Anyway, on to the story. While we were walking through the town of Gimmelwald on Wednesday, we crossed paths with an American tourist walking in the opposite direction as us. As we passed her, she made eye contact and said, "Hello!" in this super-friendly way.
In that moment, I completely understood why the French think it's weird that we smile at strangers, much less greet them. My instant reaction (other than to laugh) was one of surprise and confusion: why did that woman feel the need to greet us? We didn't know her; she didn't know us. I found myself having the "French" reaction of thinking that she was either A) an idiot, or B) up to something suspicious.
To say the least, this is a reaction that I never expected to have. When I lived in the US, I generally *at least* smiled at people when I cross paths with them. Here, I avert my eyes and keep to myself. It seems polite and normal now! Funny, especially when compared to the #1 thing I missed about the US back in November. Some time this week, I'll have to make a new top 10 list of things I miss. I think it will be a bit different from the first one.
Before I sign off for the evening, I'd like to take a moment to continue with my obsession for odd signs in Europe. Both of these came from Switzerland.
I can't help it -- I swear that this sign is telling me to stop and smell my finger. (This was all over the place at the Chateau de Chillon in Montreaux. I'm assuming that it is actually asking people to be quiet, but I can't really figure out why they would be so worried about silence when it's not a particularly reverent place.)
This was a sign in the restroom on the train from France to Switzerland. I have two interpretations: 1) Do not chill your wine in this toilet, or 2) Do not drink any wine that has been chilled in this toilet. Again, I know that the real point of the sign is that you shouldn't use the toilet as a trash can, but using a giant wine bottle that is the same size as the entire bowl in the graphic seems a bit excessive. Why not just have some balled up paper?
If you have better captions, send them on. I have one more postcard here that I could mail out if the mood strikes me right!


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SDN blog roundup: OpenFlow and SDN, F5 Networks, Cisco vPath
In this week's SDN blog roundup, bloggers discuss incorporating OpenFlow into an SDN strategy, F5's venture into SDN and vPath from Cisco.
What to know about OpenFlow
On SDNCentral, high-tech exec Isabelle Guis has written a guide to incorporating OpenFlow into a software-defined networking strategy. One major criteria for choosing an SDN vendor, she writes, is whether or not it is considering OpenFlow to standardize SDN, because even though many vendors are "working together around OpenFlow," not every company is implementing it.
Guis includes in her post a table of popular companies supporting OpenFlow. She points out that although many incumbents support the standard, most startups are split between OpenFlow and proprietary protocols. As the technology matures, we can expect an uptake in OpenFlow players, she writes. In the meantime, though, understanding vendor dynamics and the logic around OpenFlow offerings can help companies make informed decisions regarding their SDN strategies.
Read Guis' breakdown of understanding and incorporating OpenFlow into an SDN strategy.
Exploring vPath, OpenFlow and SDN
On his blog, Jason Edelman, senior solutions architect, discusses the differences between OpenFlow and vPath, and how both are incorporated into SDN. Although OpenFlow is a widely discussed protocol when it comes to software-defined networking, vPath discussions are few and far between.
Edelman explains that vPath is a strategic, Cisco-based technology used in the company's virtual switch deployments. He writes that OpenFlow is a protocol used between a controller and switch to remotely program a forwarding table, while vPath is used between Nexus virtual switches and virtual services nodes. He concludes that Cisco "has developed what they should be calling SDN technology," and although both OpenFlow and vPath accomplish service insertion, vPath has the potential to steer more traffic to virtual service nodes and take on more control plane functions.
Check out more of Edelman's insights into OpenFlow, vPath, and SDN.
Using OpenDaylight and OpenFlow
On his Network Static blog, Brent Salisbury, network architect, outlines an OpenFlow, OpenDaylight tutorial. With the introduction of the OpenDaylight project in recent weeks, he writes that this tutorial is simple enough and is meant to help users "kickstart the dependencies" and learn how instantiating OpenFlow flow rules work.
Salisbury writes that he was learning the system himself as he put together his post. He downloaded OpenDaylight on Ubuntu and used Mininet as a software switch. He includes links to both in his post. Salisbury goes on to outline an OpenDaylight installation, and ends his post by writing that this was excellent work done by the OpenDaylight group.
View Salisbury's full tutorial on OpenDaylight and OpenFlow.
F5 Networks and SDN
On PacketPushers, IT professional Steven Iveson writes about F5 Networks' SDN plans. F5 acquired SDN startup LineRate Systems in early 2013, and he writes that the general SDN focus on open standards blends well with the company's approach. SDN's concepts of centralized control, programmability and intelligence all come into play with regard to F5's strengths, he adds, and as a result, the company is poised to take full advantage of the emerging technology.
Iveson warns, however, that F5 needs to adapt more quickly, and although there are benefits associated with its SDN acquisition, SDN can present a "grave risk" to smaller vendors, particularly where Layer 4-7 products are concerned. In turn, F5 needs to ensure it's relevant and can sell products to in this new market, he writes. He ends his post by saying that the potential is there for F5 Networks to become a major player in the SDN market, but the company does need to "do something radical" to ensure it doesn't become irrelevant.
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Originally founded in 2013 by Kevin Karner while working at HubSpot as an enterprise sales engineer. Customers would come through everyday looking to migrate from a marketing platform like Eloqua, Marketo, Pardot, etc - and they didn't have the resources to do it internally. So we would work with them to make that migration seamless. Hence the name "Marketing Migration". At the time it was a side project and would manage around ~25 migrations per year.
In 2015 - Kevin left HubSpot to build out the sales team at Drift, growing it from being the only rep to over 30 by the end of 2017 all while personally delivering over $1.3M in revenue in 2017.
Fast forward to 2018 and the need for migrations was continually rising, and customers were also looking for additional services after the migration to help get more out of their HubSpot subscription and drive more productivity with their sales team.
This lead to Kevin leaving Drift at the start of 2018 to pursue the business full time. No longer just a side project to help companies get up and running on HubSpot, and now a full marketing & sales consulting business to help with all your needs.
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The Monday Round-Up: Vanhoenaker Notches 17th Win
Canucks sweep St. George, Vanhoenaker, Siddall, Bozzone, and Blatchford win down under, and IRONMAN Australia antes up for three more years.
Tradition Meets Tri: Your Guide to Racing in Asia
Whether you live in Asia or want the trip of a lifetime, check out a selection of the best IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races the region has to offer.
The Monday Round-Up: Brownlee Dominates Debut IRONMAN Event
Alistair Brownlee impresses all at the IRONMAN 70.3 North American Pro Championship, race recaps, races on tap, and more news from the world of IRONMAN.
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Portable Vehicle Tracking Transponders (PVTT)
The AirBOSS portable vehicle tracking family of transponders gives the airport the flexibility to deploy the right technology at the right price. An airport can choose from an FAA Certified UAT vehicle transponder, a hardwired GPS module or a precision software based tracking application, to address all of its safety and fleet management needs. Regardless of which solution is right for your airport, vehicle positions can be accessed through any of the AirBOSS Web or mobile platforms. AirBOSS Systems combines all of these technologies to provide an airport with the flexibility and scalability for vehicle tracking needs, both inside and outside of the movement area, at the right price.
FAA-Certified Magnetic Mounted Vehicle Transponder
The external transponder is an FAA certified* ground vehicle WAAS/GPS and transponder system. The external FAA transponder integrates with the FAA's NextGen traffic monitoring system utilizing UAT (978 MHz) technology. This system has been specifically designed to meet the FAA's technical requirements for use at airports equipped with the FAA's ASDE-X or ASSC surveillance systems. The vehicle traffic data generated and transmitted from the system is visible to air traffic controllers and pilots through the existing ADS-B infrastructure and promotes positive vehicle-to-aircraft separation and safety. Funding for this transponder is available through the FAA under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) or the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) programs. Additional details can be found via FAA AC 150/5220-26
Technical Specifications:
Frequency: 978MHz - UAT
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Transmission Rate: 1Hz (1 update/second)
Transmit Power: 20 watts
Accuracy: <=10 meters
Weight: 1.6Kg (3.6 lbs)
Operating Power: 10-33 Volts DC
Operating Temp: -40C to 70C
-40F to 158F
Environmental: Water and dust proof
Mounting: Magnetic
Requires Vehicle Penetrations: Not Required
*Certification: Expected Mid-Jan 2016
Hard-Mounted Vehicle GPS Tracking
The AirBOSS hard mounted vehicle transponder is ideal for permanent installation in vehicles that have constant use inside or outside an airports aircraft movement area. The unit features a small, water proof housing, superior GPS performance, internal battery backup and additional inputs and outputs for expanded vehicle telematics. The unit delivers complete vehicle tracking and telematics communication capabilities that incorporates next generation, super sensitive GPS technology on a wide range of cellular networks for any 12 or 24 volt vehicle.
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Frequency: GSM/CDMA
Update Rate: 1Hz-10Hz Configrable
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Accuracy: 3 meters (WAAS)
GPS: anti-jamming
Power: 20 Watts
Weight: 4.8oz
Operating Temp: -30C to 75C
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Environmental: Water and dust proof
Mounting: Magnetic or Hard Mounted
Requires Vehicle Penetrations: Not Required
Software Based Precision GPS Tracking
Software based vehicle tracking provides unparalleled flexibility when monitoring an airports assets or contractors operating inside and outside the airport perimeter. Through an easy-to-use simple to use interface and proprietary GPS technology, AirBOSS' software based precision GPS system delivers the accuracy of the WAAS/GLONASS constellations in a small and portable unit on devices already in use at an airport. Ideally suited for use in temporary vehicles, seasonal equipment or for short term escorts and contractors.
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Frequency: GSM/CDMA
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Accuracy: 3 meters (WAAS)
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Weight: varies by mobile device
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The owner of a local catering business is offering a substantial cash reward in a bid to secure the return of a catering trailer that was stolen from outside a house in Dromore this morning.
William McCauley, co-owner of Dromore-based W & C Event Catering, explained how one of the company's two food trailers was stolen from outside a property at Holm Terrace at around 8am.
"There was a silver Mitsubishi Shogun jeep with southern registration plates and a silver Renault Scenic with southern plates seen in the area and the Shogun was seen towing the trailer away," he said.
The local businessman says the mobile catering unit, which has the slogan 'You've tried the rest now try the best' painted on the side of it, was spotted being towed along the Lurgan Road and was later sighted in Newry.
Mr McCauley said the theft of the trailer will have a huge impact on his business, which serves up fast food at a variety of private and public events.
"We have a lot of bookings and a lot of events to do, so I'm not sure how we're going to be able to get them done with just the one trailer.
"There's a cash reward of £1,000 for anyone who can provide information leading to the recovery of the trailer," he added.
Police investigating the theft have appealed to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area on Thursday morning to contact officers at Lurgan Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 393 26/01/17.
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Williams Sonoma Muffin Mix, Banana Chocolate Chip
There's nothing more inviting than the smell of homemade muffins baking in the oven. These banana chocolate-chip muffins have a rich, moist texture and a streusel drizzle that make them irresistible for breakfast or dessert. The muffins taste like they came from your favorite bakery, yet they're simple to make at home. Just add bananas, eggs and butter, then bake and enjoy – with or without the streusel topping.
- 18 oz. (makes 12 muffins).
- Rich, moist banana muffins have added sweetness of chocolate chips.
- Add bananas, butter and eggs, then bake.
- Includes streusel mix.
- Made in USA.
- Muffin Mix: Enriched wheat flour (bleached wheat flour, enzyme, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), dark brown sugar, mini semisweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, anhydrous dextrose, cocoa butter, soy lecithin), sodium bicarbonate, natural vanilla flavor, salt, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), nutmeg.
- Streusel Mix: Enriched wheat flour (bleached wheat flour, enzyme, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), dark brown sugar, dried molasses (molasses, wheat starch, calcium stearate, soy flour, soy lecithin), natural vanilla flavor, salt.
- Contains wheat/gluten and soy.
- This product is prepared and packaged using machines that may come in contact with tree nuts, eggs.
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CBT Is The 'Gold Standard' Treatment For Anxiety Disorder, Multiple Studies Find
Medically reviewed by: Marilyn Folk, BScN.
Last updated: April 3, 2019
What's the most effective way to address anxiety disorder? CBT, according to multiple studies.
Extensive studies conducted over the last 10 years have found that CBT is the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders. As such, it is considered the 'Gold Standard' in the treatment of anxiety disorder.
The studies were extensive and conclusive…and all agree.
For example, the 2011 study entitled, Cognitive behavior Therapy in anxiety disorders: current state of evidence[1] states, "Overall, CBT demonstrates both efficacy in randomized controlled trials and effectiveness in naturalistic settings in the treatment of adult anxiety disorders."
This study also includes this statement in its conclusions, "Despite some weaknesses of the original studies, the quantitative literature review of randomized placebo-controlled trials and of trials in naturalistic treatment settings provides strong support for both the efficacy and effectiveness of CBT as an acute intervention for adult anxiety disorders.
"…the meta-analyses confirm that CBT is by far the most consistently empirically supported psychotherapeutic option in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Thus, CBT can be recommended as a gold standard in the psychotherapeutic treatment of patients with anxiety disorders," the study concludes.
An earlier 2008 study entitled, Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adult anxiety disorders: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials[2] states, "Our review of randomized placebo-controlled trials indicates that CBT is efficacious for adult anxiety disorders."
An AIPC Article Library article that reviewed these studies states, "CBT is considered the gold standard in the psychotherapeutic treatment of anxiety disorders and several meta-analyses (i.e., studies reviewing the results of multiple studies) have been published in recent years regarding the efficacy and effectiveness of CBT for anxiety (Stewart & Chambless, 2009; Hoffman & Smits, 2008; Norton & Price, 2007)."[3]
It further states, "Having scrutinised the evidence in three major meta-analyses concerning use of CBT treatments with the various anxiety disorders in randomised controlled and uncontrolled trials and in real-life settings, we see that both the efficacy and effectiveness of CBT for anxiety in adults appears to be solidly grounded."[3]
After many years of study and carefully evaluating the evidence, the conclusion is clear: CBT is the Gold Standard for anxiety disorder resolution.
And this makes sense. Since anxiety disorder is caused by behavior (the ways we think and act), identifying and successfully addressing those unhealthy behaviors solves the anxiety disorder problem. When a person learns to cope with adversity, uncertainty, risk in healthy ways rather than anxious ways, problematic anxiety disappears.
This finding agrees with our personal and professional experiences with anxiety disorder. All of us at anxietycentre.com experienced and personally overcame a struggle with anxiety disorder. The work we did involved dealing with our overly apprehensive behaviors: identifying and successfully addressing the unhealthy ways we coped with adversity, uncertainty, and risk that caused issues with anxiety.
When we changed the way we behaved, we achieved a healthy outcome.
If you are struggling with anxiety disorder, you can overcome it. The road to recovery is clear, well traveled, and well studied.
Based on the research, and our personal and professional experiences with anxiety disorder, the most effective way to overcome anxiety disorder is with the help of an experienced anxiety disorder therapist, and one who has personally experienced and overcome anxiety disorder in his or her own life.
There's a vast difference between talking the talk and walking the walk. We've been there and we've overcome anxiety disorder ourselves. Not only do we know the nuances and subtleties of recovery, we lived them. Because we know the hardship anxiety disorder can cause, we're passionate about helping others achieve the same level of success.[4]
So don't suffer needlessly. If you've had enough with anxiety disorder, we're here to help you in your quest to overcome anxiety disorder.
The combination of good self-help information and working with an experienced anxiety disorder therapist is the most effective way to address anxiety disorder and its many symptoms. Until the core causes of anxiety are addressed - the underlying factors that motivate apprehensive behavior - a struggle with anxiety disorder can return again and again. Identifying and successfully addressing anxiety's underlying factors is the best way to overcome problematic anxiety.
Additional Resources:
- For a comprehensive understanding of: Anxiety Disorders Symptoms & Signs, Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
- Anxiety and panic attacks symptoms can be powerful experiences. Find out what they are and how to stop them.
- How to stop an anxiety attack and panic.
- Free online anxiety tests to screen for anxiety. Two minute tests with instant results. Such as:
- Anxiety 101 is a summarized description of anxiety, anxiety disorder, and how to overcome it.
[1]Otte, Christian. "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Anxiety Disorders: Current State of the Evidence." Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience. Les Laboratoires Servier, Dec. 2011. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.
[2]Hofmann, Stefan G., and Jasper Smits A. J. "COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR ADULT ANXIETY DISORDERS: A meta-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIALS." The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2008. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.
[3]"Treating Anxiety with CBT: The Evidence." AIPC Article Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.
[4]DISCLAIMER: Because each body is somewhat chemically unique, and because each person will have a unique mix of symptoms and underlying factors, recovery results may vary. Variances can occur for many reasons, including due to the severity of the condition, the ability of the person to apply the recovery concepts, and the commitment to making behavioral change.
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Not going to Glasto this weekend? No problem! You can have a better time in the West of England than wading through mud with a red face and a straw hat, in a half-comatose state of regret all weekend.
Take a look below at our 5 alternatives to the Glastonbury festival and be glad that you have a lovely warm and dry bed to climb into at the end of the day.
1. Put Your Feet Up & Enjoy a Cuppa.
It may sound dull to some of you avid festival goers, but sometimes there is nothing more satisfying to snuggle up on the settee in your comfy clothes, or hide out in your local coffee shop with a fancy warm beverage while the English weather is at it's worst.
It's your hard earned weekend, give yourself a break!
2. Watch the Wimbledon Championships
Wimbledon never fails to excite viewers of all ages. The simple rules are easy to pick up, so even if you're watching it for the first-time, you can understand what's going on.
With it's links in royaly and celebrity culture, there is always someone famous in the audience to keep your eye out for.
And if that doesn't hold your interest, then there are always some hiarious facials in a slow-mo replay to have a good laugh at.
3. Tate St. Ives
If you are in the West Country, this tiny town of St. Ives is a really beautiful location to spend your weekend.
This little fishing town was an unlikely place to become famous for art. But during WWII, a bunch of famous artists took shelter here, the impact of which is still visible throughout the town's cobbled streets which are now lined with private, but welcoming galleries and open studios.
Tate St. Ives is the culmination of this, displaying paintings and sculpture that made the town so famous in the art world. It is in a prime position next to the beach and has a roof cafe overlooking the beautiful Cornish scenery.
4. The Eden Project
The Eden Project is a great day out whatever the weather. It houses a range of plantlife from around the globe, by creating artificial eco systems and features a rainforset complete with a huge waterfall.
There is a great cafe with ethically sourced food and it is garanteed to be hot and steamy visit even if it's rubbish weather in the real world outside!
5. Try an Alternative Festival
Still not convinced that you could have a better time this weekend by not going to Glastonbury? Then why not try a small or independant festival?
They might not be happening this weekend, but you can save your energy for a more intimate festival, which are generally cheaper and offer a wider range of attractions and are more family friendly.A good example is Festival No.6 in Wales, where the music ranges from big bands, to small acoustic little knowns and has a range of other attractions such as acrobatics, comedy, story telling, a cinema and woodland raves.
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DECEMBER 30 ― The Young Professionals are perturbed to read the public statement of MCA-linked non-governmental organisation Centre for a Better Tomorrow (Cenbet) dated 30 December 2016 criticising the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) for allegedly penalising halal-certified eateries allowing diners who bring in non-halal certified food into their premises (Cenbet: Jakim certification not for premises, The Malay Mail Online, December 30, 2016).
According to the press statement, coming on the heels of yet another non-issue that has been made into an issue by the leftist Malaysian media, that of McDonald's disallowing non-Jakim certified cakes onto their premises, it is not proper of Jakim to restrict patrons from bringing non-halal food and drink unto the premises of a restaurant of any kind that has been certified as serving halal food and drink as such would "only segregate the people along religious lines, especially at a time when there is a need to enhance unity in the face of rising extremism."
Such a statement is the height of the ridiculous and must be strongly condemned by all right-thinking Malaysians, both Muslim and non-Muslim alike. There can be no logical inference of any sort, and certainly by no stretch of the imagination, can the notion that prohibition of foodstuff based on the teachings of a given religion, particularly one that has been declared the religion of our federation (per Article 3(1) of our Constitution) amounts to religious segregation.
The statement also echoes a previous and similarly ludicrous, as well as contemptuous one made by the same NGO in June 2016, when the NGO laughably claimed that having a separate sharia compliant EPF contribution scheme would cause interfaith friction. YP condemned that previous statement by this NGO back then and we condemn this one in the same breadth.
The role of Jakim in our societal landscape is clear. It is a public institution catering to Muslims and their right to practice their faith in accordance with its own requirements. The institution is further authorised by His Royal Highness the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong per his oath of office to uphold the sanctity of Islam in Article 37(1) of and the Fourth Schedule to our Constitution.
Clearly, the reason why interfaith issues are such a problem in Malaysia stems not from the actions of Jakim nor those of any similarly constituted and lawfully existing federal or state Islamic institutions present within our nation. It is rather because so-called civil society organisations such as Cenbet exist who, rather than constructively engaging with their Muslim counterparts about any particular issue concerning Islam, choose to ignore Muslim sensitivities by misrepresenting Jakim's role in the public sphere and making unreasonable demands behind the cloak of preventing extremism.
Cenbet's demand that non-halal foodstuff be allowed on halal certified eateries and restaurants, for one, disrespects the sensitivities of Muslims who frequent such places, on the premise that they have been certified halal and thus are free from non-halal elements. This is a blatant attack on the right of freedom of religion of Muslims in Malaysia, protected as this right is by Article 11(1) of the Constitution. How can an attack on the right of a religious group to abide by their own religious dietary laws in any way contribute towards enhancing unity, moderation and good governance? How is a better tomorrow achieved by lack of sensitivity for the differing dietary requirements of a particular given faith, in this instance, Islam?
Per our previous statement concerning Cenbet, YP reiterates its condemnation of the organisation as one that has a corrosive effect on intercommunal relations in Malaysia. YP further demands that Cenbet immediately withdraw the offending statement against Jakim, and issue an immediate apology thereto. YP also reiterates that Cenbet should be investigated by the relevant authorities for furthering racial and religious tension caused by its previous press statement regarding the EPF sharia contribution scheme in June 2016 coupled with this latest statement denouncing Jakim issued by the same organisation.
*This is the personal opinion of the writer or organisation and does not necessarily represent the views of Malay Mail Online.
** Young Professionals (YP) are a group of Malaysian professionals from across the social strata and political spectrum who believe in the supremacy of the Federal Constitution and social contract.


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A closely contested first-half was followed by Rangers taking the lead after the break, when Boyd converted a penalty after Dado Prso was fouled.
Boyd then bulleted home a 49th minute header from a Lee Martin cross to give Paul Le Guen's team breathing space.
Hearts were overpowered and had Robbie Neilson sent off at the end.
Le Guen made four surprise changes following successive draws against Dundee United and Dunfermline.
Kris Boyd, Lee Martin, Chris Burke and new loan signing Phil Bardsley replaced Thomas Buffel, Charlie Adam, Libor Sionko and Alan Hutton.
Calum Elliot was a surprise inclusion in the Hearts starting line-up despite being poised to join either Motherwell or Falkirk on loan.
But there was no place in the squad for new Lithuanian arrival Marius Zaliukas.
Both teams dropped points last weekend, and the game - one of the biggest in the SPL calendar - started at a frantic pace, with the visitors adopting a robust approach.
Rangers wingers Martin and Burke were causing early problems.
Jeremy Clement drilled a shot wide before Karl Svensson came close with a close-range header from a Burke corner, but Craig Gordon managed to smother on the line.
The Hearts keeper was called into action again a few minutes later.
From Martin's free-kick, Julien Rodriguez tested Gordon with a header.
At the other end, Rangers goalkeeper Lionel Letizi managed to tip a Bruno Aguiar free-kick from 25 yards over the crossbar.
While Hearts wanted to establish their title credentials with a win in Glasgow, it was Rangers who were sharper in midfield.
And the Edinburgh side had to defend before the interval when Prso's shot was blocked by Gordon before Boyd's rebound was cleared off the line by Robbie Neilson.
Le Guen's men were a little unlucky not be ahead at the break, but it didn't matter as just two minutes into the second half, Boyd struck.
Neilson hauled down Prso in the penalty area and a spot-kick was awarded.
Boyd confidently despatched the penalty, firing the ball into the top right hand corner, with Gordon going the wrong way.
The former Kilmarnock striker added a quick second, just as Hearts were trying to regroup.
In the 49th minute, Martin sent in a precise cross which Boyd headed home from six yards with the visitors rearguard mysteriously absent.
Two goals up, confidence surged through the Ibrox ranks, Prso hitting the crossbar.
New Rangers signing Filip Sebo replaced Boyd with the Slovakian international anxious to make his mark.
There was further misery for the Tynecastle side when Pospisil was forced out of the game and the injured Czech was replaced by former Ranger Neil McCann.
With Clement outstanding in the midfield for Rangers and Prso rampant, the dismissal of Neilson summed up Hearts' afternoon.
In injury time with the points already tied up, Neilson fouled Martin, before kicking the ball out in a fit of pique.
The subsequent red card hardly mattered as Rangers demonstrated their real quality under Le Guen for the first time this season.
Rangers: Letizi, Bardsley (Hutton 66), Rodriguez, Svensson, Smith, Burke (Buffel 88), Hemdani, Clement, Martin, Prso, Kris Boyd (Sebo 71). Subs Not Used: McGregor, Rae, Sionko, Adam.
Booked: Prso.
Goals: Kris Boyd 47 pen, 49.
Hearts: Gordon, Neilson, Pressley, Berra, Fyssas, Mikoliunas (Hartley 70), Aguiar, Brellier, Elliot, Jankauskas, Bednar (Pospisil 45), Pospisil (McCann 62). Subs Not Used: Banks, Wallace, Karipidis, Mole.
Sent Off: Neilson (90).
Booked: Brellier, Pressley, Fyssas, Neilson.
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The rapper seems determined to wreck her reputation with her cover of AOR dullard Collins' 'In The Air Tonight'...
Rapper LIL' KIM, who plays her first solo live dates in the UK in June, has been filming the final scenes to her latest video.
But in a break from her outrageous norm, Kim's latest track is a cover of Phil Collins' 'In The Air Tonight', the second release from the 'Urban Renewal' covers album, in which popular R&B and rap stars – including Kelis, Montell Jordan, Joe and Changing Faces, among others, tackle "popular" Collins songs.
The first cover to be taken from the album, 'Another Day In Paradise' – a duet featuring siblings Brandy and Ray J – has already shifted a quarter of a million copies, despite the album itself only being released in Germany.
Lil' Kim also makes a guest appearance on the forthcoming 'Lady Marmalade' single.
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I missed this shot during the first edit, I have published it today as it illustrates a point I made in an earlier post. (Street Photography First Steps)
I came across the dog tied to this lamp post and thought I would wait and watch to see how the scene developed. I framed up the shot leaving plenty of space in order to make capture of the image easier when the scene matured.
The lady in the pic arrived within 3 or 4 minutes and the dog owner shortly after, this was the first shot of the day and a nice way to break the ice for a two hour street session.
This shot was visualised before it existed, the composition was already planned before the old lady arrived on the scene and filled the space I had created to complete the composition.
I invest a lot of time waiting for these moments and it is not rare for nothing to happen, had the lady arrived from the right of the frame this picture would not have worked.


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Many vertebrate species would have to evolve about 10,000 times faster than they have in the past to adapt to the rapid climate change expected in the next 100 years, a study led by a University of Arizona ecologist has found.
… "Basically, we figured out how much species changed in their climatic niche on a given branch, and if we know how old a species is, we can estimate how quickly the climatic niche changes over time," Wiens explained. "For most sister species, we found that they evolved to live in habitats with an average temperature difference of only about 1 or 2 degrees Celsius over the course of one to a few million years."
"We then compared the rates of change over time in the past to projections for what climatic conditions are going to be like in 2100 and looked at how different these rates are. If the rates were similar, it would suggest there is a potential for species to evolve quickly enough to be able to survive, but in most cases, we found those rates to be different by about 10,000-fold or more," he said.
"According to our data, almost all groups have at least some species that are potentially endangered, particularly tropical species."
Species can respond to climate change by acclimating without evolutionary change or by moving over space to track their preferred climate. For example, some species might be able to move to higher latitudes or higher elevation to remain in suitable conditions as the climate warms. In addition, many species could lose many populations due to climate change but might still be able to persist as a species if some of their populations survive. Barring any these options, extinction is the most likely outcome….
The times ahead will challenge us. Good luck, life on earth.


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Heaven is a place on berth! A cruise in French Polynesia
Mark Silver reflects on his luxurious and romantic cruise in idyllic French Polynesia
What on earth was Tom Hanks thinking? Do you remember how he spent ages plotting how to get off that desert island in Cast Away? Well, I've just returned from similar surroundings and can't stop plotting how to get back.
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Okay, I only experienced 12 nights there as opposed to the four years by Hanks' character, Chuck. But what could I do… I only get five weeks' holiday!
It was paradise in every sense and I could have coped with just a volleyball for company as Chuck did with Wilson. As it happens I had splendid company with the passengers and crew of the wonderful Paul Gauguin cruise ship.
The French Polynesian region is simply stunning, even more beautiful than the likes of the Maldives where I was fortunate to spend my honeymoon a couple of years ago. Both places boast that magnificent turquoise water, gorgeous atolls and countless palm trees (plus a few volleyballs here and there should you get get lonely).
But what gives the former the edge is the lush backdrop boasting wonderful mountains and volcanoes. Indeed, some of the islands were created from volcanoes millions of years ago.
There was no chance of my wife and I being shipwrecked as we sailed around a small selection of the 118 islands and atolls, including Tahiti and Bora Bora. Paul Gauguin is as safe as, err, cabins and offers five-star luxury. Had it not been for the constant pampering, we might have hidden behind a palm tree as the ship sailed away!
I have experienced numerous cruises and islands over the past 30 years but none better than this company and no destination more exotic than this South Seas gem – a location appropriately well known for black pearls. It's a long way to travel – we boarded the hassle-free, superb Eurostar to Paris before 20 hours of flying via Los Angeles – but it is all worth it such is the scenery that awaits. The weather is also hot all year round, although between March and October may be your best bet as it avoids the rainy season (not that the downpours last long).
Our ship was designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of this area, visiting small ports that larger ships cannot reach. The captain even changed things slightly so that, although our choice of islands remained unaltered, our itinerary switched to ensure we were the only ones at each stop. It meant no overcrowding onshore, with Paul Gauguin accommodating up to 332 passengers.
Service on board is first class – helped by the fact there are so many staff – and it goes well beyond the call of duty. The Filipino waiters even learned some basic Russian so they could say "good morning" to my Belarusian wife, Liudmila. By the end of the voyage they knew as many words as me, which put me in the doghouse after 10 years as a couple! And if you had the temerity to carry your own food to your table during breakfast or lunch, you'd suddenly find three waiters trying to grab the plate from you as they escorted you. But service was never stuffy – totally professional and with a smile and a joke.
With only nine Brits on this particular sailing (the cruise is dominated by well-travelled Americans and Canadians), we felt extra special. On the first day one of the waiters addressed me as Hugh Grant after hearing my accent. Mrs Silver did not notice the resemblance in voice, nor looks! There are three fine restaurants on board, with L'Etoile the main evening venue where locally-caught fish, steaks and lamb are among the delicious fare. The other restaurants, La Veranda and Le Grill, require booking and the former's menu has been created by a two-star Michelin chef. You will not go wrong wherever you dine.
Apart from a top-quality feel throughout, one of the differences on board such an elite ship is that the staff soon know your name (my real name as well as "Hugh"). And they soon discover your favourite tipple, although with all the drink (except vintage) included in the price, that can get a little dangerous. We loved a cocktail before dinner, enjoying the lovely singing of Spanish pianist Luis, and made new friends wherever we ventured. Beatles fan Luis ensured he played our favourite tunes, which forced me on to the dancefloor. How he kept his concentration as I boogied is beyond me.
Talking of talented folk, onboard entertainers the Gauguines are local people who play traditional music as you sail away, teach Tahitian dance and other skills, and are there to make guests feel at home as you arrive at different places. It is unique to cruising to have this merry band on board and we loved their friendliness. They comprised five beautiful ladies and one man, Mihimana Teutuaiterai. He was covered in tattoos – unsurprising as this part of the world is where the artwork first started. His bodywork told a story of his life, family and the sort of person he is. Tattoos can sometimes be intimidating, but I remembered the old adage of never judging a book by its cover, and never was it more true. He was just wonderful.
Mihimana played the ukulele well, sang nicely and had an impressive physique, but I thought I would show him my sporting prowess when they brought out the table tennis table. Turns out he was Tahitian champion two years running and he left me running everywhere to retrieve his smashes. Probably didn't do my back any good but the marvellous staff at the spa came to my rescue with two of the best massages I had ever experienced.
Our favourite island on a memorable voyage was the famous Bora Bora, where the scenery is as sparkling as the crystal clear sea. We also loved Motu Mahana, the ship's own private island where you are treated to a tasty barbecue amid amazing surroundings. While there are numerous excursions from which to choose, I'd advise having a rest day here to enjoy this special feast.
Back on board, there are lectures from experts in their fields and, after dinner, the shows may include a magician or local singers and dancers joining the vessel for a delightful performance.
There are no extravagant shows like you get on the larger ships, nor does this one have the glitz of these liners, but I know which I prefer. The trick they pull off so masterfully is the way they manage to transport the magic of French Polynesia on to the ship. After the show we would go on to the top deck, drink in hand, and just look up at the stars – which were as clear in the sky as those waters below. It was a case of out of this world… just like our voyage.
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Visakhapatnam: Captains of the organised retail market conducted a case study on the opportunities emerging in the retail market in India and AP on the second day of the CII-Summit here on Monday.
The panel of experts consisting of Krish Iyer, president Walmart India, Neel Raheja of K Raheja Corporation, Kishore Biryani CEO of Future Group, Vishak Kumar, CEO Aditya Birla Group and Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, RAI (Retailers Association of India), congratulated AP for ensuring a retail policy within six months of being approached by RAI. Later, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu also signed MoUs for Rs 1,500 crore with Spencers, Walmart Future Group and Arvind Group.
Earlier, during the session the speakers said India would move from being a USD 700 billion market with an 8% organised retail outlet presence into a USD 1 trillion market in the next few years.
The speakers stressed on the need to help ease distribution by reducing the number of intermediaries, cut down on real estate costs to bring in profitability. Krish Iyer also noted that the number of restrictions on retail outlets, some of which date back to the early 1900s, must also be lifted to enable a 24/7 retail market.
Chief minister Naidu said the retail market can grow if the chains tie-up with small farmers and various women's groups in the state to help them market their products in the rural belt. He further added that in the coming years, e-retail would go up, especially in states like AP which will have proper connectivity.


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I use a lot of authentic articles with my students, but it takes a long time to create a lesson with exercises and a glossary from scratch. So I was intrigued to hear about Lingle, which claims to be able to do that automatically.
Lingle is a web based service designed for teachers and learners of English language. It is ideally suited for English as a second language (ESL), English as a foreign language (EFL), English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and advanced English literacy programs. Lingle helps teachers automatically find and build complete lesson plans and materials from authentic real news sources. It uses proprietary technology to automatically highlight grammar in use and vocabulary. From this exercises, and teaching materials can be automatically created, dramatically reducing the time to build a lesson plan that uses content relevant, real and motivating to your learners (source: Lingle web site).
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I signed up for the 30-day free trial and created a lesson based on this article about the French election. You can see the lesson here. So what do I think? Well, the good news is that it was very easy to find an interesting article and create the lesson. This took just a couple of minutes. However, there are several problems with the lesson itself. Firstly, there's no way you can edit it. You are presented with a web page to print out. A lot of the words in my glossary were listed as "No definition available for this word". Moreover, some of the definitions were inappropriate (e.g., firebrand n. - a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning). So it would have been useful to be able to fix that. And gap-fill exercises are not exactly at the cutting edge of ELT methodology (although I have to admit to using them occasionally). Finally, a yearly subscription is €40. You can get a subscription to onestopenglish for €53, and I know which I'd rather have.
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The Big Mac Index and the Undervalued Yuan
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1. The big Mac index computed by the Economics has consistently found the U.S dollar to be undervalued against some currencies and overhauled against others. This findings seems to call for a rejection of the purchasing power parity theory. Explain why this index may not be a valued test of the theory.
2. Why would China want its own currency to be undervalued relative to the U.S? How does China maintain an undervalued currency?© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 10, 2019, 7:49 am ad1c9bdddf
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The Big Mac index may not be a valued test of the theory. There are several reasons for it. First Big Mac index is an informal way of measuring the purchasing power parity; it is not a formal method. The Big Mac index is not applicable everywhere it can be shared only between those countries that are facing a similar stage of development (a) For example, the social status alters the demand for Big Mac. In some countries the Big Mac restaurants are relatively expensive. Further the demand ...
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This solution explains the Big Mac Index, and the undervalued Chinese Yuan. The sources used are also included in the solution.