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Freezing herbs is just one way of how to dry herbs. Learn about freezing herbs and how to dry herbs and have fun preserving your own herbs.
You can air-dry herbs or even dry them in the microwave oven. Often we grow more fresh herbs than we can use and preserving our herbs is a great stress relief activity and ensures that we have good quality herbs for those calming herbal teas, herbal oils and other natural remedies!
Growing and preserving our own herbs also enables us to control the source and quality of the herbs we use! No pesticides! No chemical fertilizers!
Gathering Herbs
Gathering herbs can be a quest that brings healing and stress relief in itself. Native American tradition teaches that a prayer of thanks should be given before picking the plant. When picking plants in the wild, they also make sure that there is still plenty of the plant left so the herb can re-grow. Good Advice!!
When harvesting herbs from the garden, use strong scissors or a kitchen knife to snip the herbs. If the herb can survive winter (i.e. it is a perennial with over-wintering abilities), cut the stems at the base of the plant. Other herbs can be entirely pulled out and the roots and woody parts composted after cutting. Cut all herbs used for drying in a way that leaves them with long stems. For freezing herbs and other drying methods, it is best to gather the herb after the dew has dried, but before the sun is at full strength. This ensures it retains its potency.
Generally, roots of perennial herbs are harvested in the autumn when the foliage has died down and the goodness returned to the roots.
Leaves are best harvested in spring. Collect them midmorning when the dew has dried but before the sun draws out their essential oils. Most herbs contain the greatest amount of essential oils just before they flower. Only perfect quality leaves should be harvested. Leave those with insect damage or disease.
Flowers are harvested at the height of bloom. Choose those in good condition.
Seeds are collected when the seed pod has formed. Leave them to ripen fully as they dry. Then hang them upside down with a paper bag or soft cloth wrapped around them. The seeds fall into the bag or cloth as they dry.
Washing Herbs
If you have to wash your herbs because of dirt, the best thing to do is to gently spray them with a fine mist sprayer and then wipe them. (Otherwise you may risk having problems with mildew.) Pat them gently with a paper towel or shake herbs dry.
How to Dry Herbs and Store Herbs
Fresh herbs need to be used quickly to make full use of their goodness. They start to decay after several days!
Drying, (including freezing herbs) and storing herbs is easy! ...
A very simple way to dry herbs is to spread them on a piece of brown paper or on a rack and place them in a warm, dry cupboard. Spread them so that the leaves and flower heads do not overlap and the air can circulate around them.
Leave to dry for 1 – 3 weeks. When dry, the leaves should be like paper, fragile but not powdery.
Not sure what plants to choose for drying and freezing herbs? I have a list of my best health herbs that I like to work with - Click here for ideas.
Freezing Herbs
Hanging Herbs
This is the preferred method for drying herbs since most of the flavor and essential oils of the herb are retained.
If you do not have a dark spot in the house, you can try tying paper lunch bags over each bunch and piercing airholes in the bag. This has the added bonus of also keeping the dust off. This works well when drying lavender – the flowers will fall into the bag as they dry.
Drying Herbs In a Microwave
Oven Dry Herbs
Arrange cleaned herb stems in a single layer on a cookie sheet with temperature set at 180° F. Heat for about 4 hours, keeping the oven door open the entire time (to let moisture escape). Stir herbs occasionally during this heating process.
Another effective drying method is to lay a clean paper towel on counter top; lay another one on top of this. Snip washed leaves off stem and arrange in rows on 1/2 of the towel. Lay another paper towel folded in 1/2 over leaves. Add another layer of leaves and bring other 1/2 of first 2 towel layers to cover this. Leave it to dry about 2 days or 3 depending on leaf thickness. You know they're dry when you can crumble a leaf in your hand. Store in airtight container.
Herbs in Oil
This is so easy and looks so professional...
See my list of favourite Stress Relieving Herbs for ideas on what herbs to use!
Herbs should be stored in airtight bottles away from sunlight, moisture and dust. Plastic and metal containers are not suitable as they can affect the chemistry of the herbs.
You can pick leaves off the stem when they are dried and place them in a container as a whole leaf – this will help them retain their scent and goodness for longer. Crush them before using.
Seeds, flowers, and roots can also be stored in dark, airtight containers.
Remember to label all bottles with the name of the herb and the date it was stored. Check them at intervals for mould, moisture and insects and discard if any damage.
Important: If you do notice any moisture in the airtight containers after storing the dried herbs–this is a sign that they weren't completely dried when packed. Mold can develop because of the moisture, so make sure the herbs are thoroughly dried and have absolutely no moisture left in them.
Most leaves and flowers lose their medicinal potency after about a year, but then there is a new season to harvest. Isn't nature wonderful? Seeds and roots can be stored for about 3 years.
Be creative and use your home-dried herbs in a variety of ways. There is so much more you can do with herbs than herbal teas. Try your own infusions, decoctions and oils for real DIY stress relief.
So forget the worries of the world, go to the garden.
Choose your selection for freezing herbs and relax!
Go from Freezing Herbs to Herbal Stress Relief
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Creating Your Own Healing Herbal Blends with Confidence
by Lana J. Thomas
This course takes you step by step -– from introducing you to herbs to preparation of herbal recipes and blends for encapsulation, teas, decoctions, extracts, tonics, and syrups. Develop and hone your skills towards creating or expanding your own healing practice. Learn more here.


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DEREK CHOLLET at SHADOW GOVERNMENT asks:
Why Has Rex Tillerson Belly-Flopped as Secretary of State?
DEREK CHOLLET at SHADOW GOVERNMENT asks:
Why Has Rex Tillerson Belly-Flopped as Secretary of State?
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Former ExxonMobil CEO and comic book villain Rex Tillerson has been confirmed as Secretary of State.
From CNN:
The Senate has approved former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as the next secretary of state, filling one more slot on President Donald Trump's national security team despite questions about his approach to Russia and state sponsors of terror, such as Iran.
To commemorate the event, I made a brand new State Department seal that better reflects their new boss's point of view.
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From The Boston Globe:
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is worth between $190 million and $250 million, his campaign said yesterday after filing a personal financial disclosure statement with the Federal Election Commission.That dollar figure would likely make him the wealthiest candidate in the 2012 White House race, far and away eclipsing President Obama. His only possible GOP rival is former governor Jon Huntsman of Utah, who has yet to release his disclosure form and is among the heirs to the Huntsman Corp. fortune.
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(Reuters) – Tea Party activist and Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann on Saturday defended moves by fellow Republicans in Wisconsin to reduce state union bargaining power.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has sparked mass protests in the state this week with a proposal to cut state employee benefits and roll back public union collective bargaining rights.
"Don't let anyone tell you that the government workers in Wisconsin are losing their collective bargaining rights over wages," Bachmann said in a speech to a South Carolina Republican women's group.
"They are not. They are retaining them. It's their collective bargaining right over their benefits."
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Jan 6 (Reuters) – The decisions by two U.S. Senate Democratic heavyweights to call it quits at the end of this year will cost their party plenty of punch on Capitol Hill.
But it should not knock out any pending legislation, such as healthcare and regulatory reform, though it may affect other areas, from trade to fighting abuse in government contracts.
Here's a look at the likely fallout from the announcements by Senators Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan that they will not seek what would have been their sixth and fourth terms, respectively, in November's election.

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Thunder Bay has everything you would expect from a Canadian city. Vast plains for miles around the outskirts of the city, the glassy expanse of Lake Superior right at one's doorstep, deep forests and waterfalls within driving distance, and a series of small, friendly suburban neighborhoods. Thunder Bay is sometimes called "The Lakehead" due to its location at the top of Lake Superior, the most northerly of the Great Lakes. Expats living in Thunder Bay will quickly come to realize that the lake plays an important role in life in Thunder Bay. During the summer, just take a walk along the marina and take in the view of the Sleeping Giant (named one of the Seven Wonders of Canada) to really get to know your new hometown. Expatriate families will also love the local amethyst mines, which allow you to search for your own crystals. Or spend a day at the Fort William Historical Park, a reconstruction of a 19th century fur trade post.
Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow members in our Canada expat forums.
Thunder Bay is just north of the border with the United States of America. Indeed, expatriates moving to Thunder Bay may find it easier to arrive and depart internationally via the state of Minnesota, and take a connecting flight to the Thunder Bay International Airport. If you are planning on traveling frequently between Canada and the US, make sure you have the proper visas, and factor in time for traffic jams or other hold ups around the major border control stations. Thunder Bay is a small but diverse city, so expats moving there should easily fit in. However, if you have any concerns about life in Canada, or life as an expat in general, take some advice from seasoned expats that can easily be found on the InterNations platform, the largest online expatriate community worldwide. Or take a look at our content section, including the Expat Magazine which features comprehensive articles on various topics concerning living and working abroad.
Thunder Bay has been an industrial hub since the arrival of the French colonial fur traders in the mid-17th century. Its location close to the lake and in the shelter of the mountains has made it a popular point of trade over the years, and today's Thunder Bay still benefits from great access roads, train lines, ports and marinas. The city is now an administrative center for the state of Ontario and as such, many of the local jobs are in the public sector. Most of the expats working in Thunder Bay are attracted to the excellent quality of life, and the city's emphasis on the knowledge-based sector including the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute. Speak to other expats living in Thunder Bay or other parts of Canada about working life in Canada through the InterNations forums and private messages system, or simply use InterNations to socialize and network with fellow expatriates and global minds alike.


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|It's an egg chair, right? Nope, it's an egg cooker by Christian Ghion for Alessi
This time around, I made an appointment with Alessi to see their latest miniature offerings.
Alessi holds a very special place in my heart; my husband and I share a great affinity for their products and even included many of their home products on our wedding registry back in 1998. Alessi products are incredibly inventive, well-made, fun, and are true objects of design. Seemingly "humble" products like a teapot, honey jar, or toothpick holder have such sophisticated lines and materials and always possess some element of humor. Alessi already has a line of miniature versions of some of their most popular products (launched in 2008), like the tea kettle, corkscrew, and fruit holder, which each measure about 3" high. While not fit for a 1:12 environment, they are adorable and very high-quality, and retail for approximately $25-50 per piece.
|Courtesy of Alessi
This year, based on the success of the mini replicas, Alessi has gone even smaller and has just come out with refrigerator magnets of their popular pieces, which I saw at the show. They measure about 1-1/2 to 2" high and are amazing!
|Four snazzy product photos above courtesy of Alessi
What do you think?
Some gorgeous silicone food molds, designed by Mario Trimarchi for Alessi, also caught my eye -- the shapes are architectural and could definitely be transferable to a modern miniature environment (table? stools?).
|All food mold photos courtesy of Alessi
There were some lovely bamboo coasters and pebbles -- lots of potential here!
One of my next stops was the Design Ideas booth, which was filled with many interesting modern wooden trees of all sizes. There were also adorable critters, "Woodland Creatures," meant to be paired with the trees, or arranged on your mantle, or...in your dollhouse, perhaps??!
In addition to these mini finds, a dollhouse took center stage at the show when it was voted one of the "Best New Products": the Plan Toys "Play House," a three-story structure made of rubber wood, which is a wood-like material made entirely of recycled Plan Toy product components. I actually saw the house at the Toy Fair back in February, and was impressed by the materials and construction.
|Photo courtesy of the NYIGF
Congrats, Plan Toys!
Last, but not least, was my visit to the AREAWARE booth, where a great Cubebot display greeted visitors:
The massive 2-1/2 foot Cubebot standing in the back is new for fall, as is the Micro Cubebot, which measures about 4-1/4" high! If you are not yet familiar with Cubebots, you should be...designed by David Weeks, the Bot has a cult following. It's no wonder they are sprouting up in different sizes; perhaps they might even go smaller one day???
Stay tuned for a truly exciting opportunity to have some fun with Cubebot. I am working out the details now with AREAWARE
for a great challenge and giveaway. More information coming in September!
If you've read this far, thanks for sticking with me through my NYIGF tour, 2012! Hope you enjoyed it!


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Links to News in the Hot Sauce World
I'm launching a new weekly series called Hot Sauce Sundae where I'll list a few links to news of the hot sauce world.
For this first post, I'm starting with the Scoville Scale, the Cajun Hot Sauce Festival in Louisiana, Hard Times in hot sauce, awesome wing sauce from Defcon Sauces, from the Pope of Peppers, Dave DeWitt: Cooking with fresh chile peppers, and HotSauceTube.com launches. Here we go!
- Scoville Scale for Hot Sauces and Hot Peppers – Scott Robert's Scoville Scale Chart for Hot Sauce and Hot Peppers lists some 124 sauces and peppers, relating everything to the heat of the Jalapeno pepper (2,500 – 8,000 Scoville units). A great resource when your hot sauce friend tries to tell you the Jalapeno is hotter than the "wax pepper" – not true.
- The Ring of Fire: The Best and Hottest Hot Sauce – Stan Dyer's article about the 2009 Cajun Hot Sauce Festival in New Iberia, LA – Spoiler alert – The Best Hot Sauce Award went to Woo Wee
- Hot Sauce in Hard Times – Maker of Satan's Blood, Toxic Waste and Colon Cleanser releases "Charlie's Hard Times" hot sauce and bbq sauce
- Defcon Sauces Makes The Finest Buffalo-Style Wing Sauces – Rocco "Boss Hog" Loosbrock's article about Defcon Sauces – Profiles John Dilley the Creator of Defcon Sauces
- Cooking with Fresh Chile Peppers – Freezing, using and cooking with fresh chile peppers with recipes for salsa fresca, caribbean salsa, Louisiana style hot sauce, New Mexican Green Chile Sauce, Fresh red chile sauce, chiles rellenos and others, from the Pope of Peppers, Dave DeWitt and the Fiery Foods and Barbecue SuperSite
- Here's a video from the new HotSauceTube.com site:
This series was inspired by Kim Woodbridge and her Anti-Social Development blog, where each week her (Anti) Social-Lists highlights several links of interest from the previous week.
If you have a link or news item you'd like me to include in next Sunday's Hot Sauce Sundae, please leave a Comment with links and a brief description of the item.


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Up 9. Weight 214.1
Coffee: read 50 p. Pollack, another 1/3 of Waldrop, finished Beatty; daybook. Quite indolent until 4:30 or so: napped, watched part of Adam Curtis' Hypernormalization, played through "I Wonder Where She Is Tonight?" from the Paul Dresser book. (Not much of a song.) Our internet has been very erratic all day, which isn't helping; nor is the increasingly chaotic state of the apartment. Went out 5-7, finished 1 paragraph and wrote another (transitional, on Lady, Be Good, before getting to the songs). Came home and filed 20 LPs, which is something. Read a few p. of Keynes. Lights out 10.


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A track from the forthcoming Dope Body album, Natural History, which will be out on May 22nd via Drag City Records.
"Lazy Slave" is pretty heavy listen. Dope Body sure does love its riffs and its low-end frequencies. However, the quartet presents something that's far from metal. On this particular track, Dope Body's energy is much more akin to that of punk and psychedelic rock. I have no clue where the eccentric, high-pitched shrieks are coming from, though. Oh, that must just be a bit of the group's own personality peeking through. Comparisons can only take you so far, folks.
But, yes, Dope Body is not the first band to be this aggressive, sure. But what makes this track stand out so much for me is that the group is too weird for words, delivering squealing guitars, strange lyrics, and an even stranger vocal delivery. The band is equal parts heavy and colorful.


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"It's a trade fair, isn't it?" she told AFP in an interview at the largest contemporary art fair on the planet, which opened to the public Thursday.
"People are shopping."
Emin, one of Britain's most famous living artists, said showing her work at the Lehmann Maupin gallery booth at Basel, inside halls teeming with art enthusiasts and investors, was very different to exhibiting in dedicated museums and galleries.
"It's heightened commerciality on an extreme level," she said.
"You've got billionaires and millionaires and art lovers that are getting in from all over the world, and they have come here to buy art."
A vast array of artworks by 20th century masters like Picasso, Calder and Warhol, mixed in with today's cutting edge creations are on display across 284 galleries at the fair.
The 51-year-old artist, who entered the art scene more than two decades ago as part of the wild Young British Artists movement, says she thinks investing in art is a good thing — "much better than buying other things, like gold bars."
But investment in art just to turn a buck is something she has no patience for.
"I don't like flippers. I don't like people who buy the work and then flip it. I've no respect for them whatsoever."
Emin, known for her raw openness and often sexually provocative works, said attending Art Basel, where she is set to be honoured on Saturday, "is absolutely exhausting," forcing her to face crowds of fans and hop from reception to party.
Confident and strong
But fairs have a clear advantage too, she said.
"It's really brilliant at fairs because you can stand behind people and hear what they are saying," she said, nodding towards a couple studying an embroidery of her crotch.
"I'm instantly recognizable, and it's really great when they turn around and they see me," she said with a wry smile.
"If they say something nice, then it's good, but if it's negative, then it's a lot of fun for me, I can assure you. I am very confident and strong about my work, so it doesn't really get to me, but it's good fun."
Emin's most famous work is perhaps "My Bed", a 1998 installation consisting of a rumpled bed surrounded by the intimate debris of empty bottles of vodka, cigarette packets and condoms, which sold at auction last year for $3.8 million.
That piece is currently showing at Tate Britain, alongside six of her recent figure drawings and two oil paintings by Francis Bacon.
She also has around 50 of her often highly sexualized works on display at Vienna's Leopold Museum, alongside 15 similar, if tamer drawings and poems by Egon Schiele, one of her great inspirations.
She said she was also planning a show alongside another one of her influences, Norwegian master Edvard Munch, in 2019, and "there's a possibility of Rodin."
"It's all going into place," she said.
Emin admits that her previous "bad girl" image has shifted over the years as she has become a staple of the art world establishment.
"Things have to change," she said.
"I can't carry on as I was when I was 28. It's impossible.
"I'm buying full-piece swimsuits now. I bought myself a leaf collector the other day, so I'm slowly catching up with my age."
Regardless of her age or where she is in the world, Emin said she always brought her water colours and sketch books with her.
"Wherever I am, I'm always working," she said.


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Judith August, Founder Judith August Cosmetics, recently spent some time with Alana Lee, Miss Nevada 2011. She asked Alana about her Miss Nevada experience and how she looks so good on and off the stage. Here is part one of a two-part interview:
Judith: When were you crowned Miss Nevada?
Alana: On Saturday July 2, 2011
Judith: When your name was announced as winner how did you feel? Did you cry?
Alana: Did I cry? Absolutely! I was crying before they even called my name. It seems so cliché but in that moment I had a dream come true. I had been working towards this goal for nearly 2 years at that point. I wasn't crying because I won a pageant, I was crying because I had accomplished something that required a lot of sacrifice, work and dedication.
Judith: What do you remember most from the night you captured the title?
Alana: I just remember a feeling of disbelief. Thousands of girls compete each year for the chance to become "Miss State" and to participate in the Miss America Pageant. What are the chances that I would be one of the lucky 53 selected to live her dream in this capacity? It was mind boggling to me.
Judith: Tell us about the gown you wore that evening and why you chose that particular style.
Alana: My state gown was a tightly-fitted, halter top, sky-blue gown. I bought it at the Miss America Trunk show in January for less than $200! It wasn't the most pricey gown out there, but I loved it! I have found that halter-top dresses that gather tightly below the bust are the most flattering dress design for my body, and they move nicely when I walk.
Judith: The walk! Tell us about the pageant walk. Do you have any tips on mastering it?
Alana: Feel confident! Nothing resonates as well as confidence when you're onstage, regardless of the phase of competition. It's important to be smooth in your movements and complete the walking pattern as directed, but I feel confidence and a positive mentality affect your entire performance, including "the walk".
Judith: Did you do your own make-up for the evening?
Alana: I did. I have a wonderful friend named Kelli Miller who has taught me everything I know about make-up. It's priceless knowledge but the actual make-up comes with a price tag unfortunately! Thank goodness for sponsors who continue to help me afford these expenses.
Judith: What make-up tips can you give us that will help us to stand out from the crowd? You definitely did!
Alana: Thank you! I don't know if I'm as qualified as some others on this topic, but I'll share one tip with you. I have grown to love the use of bronzer in the past few years. Whether you're on-stage, at an event or just at the park, applying the right amounts of bronzer to the right parts of your face (depending on your face shape) can make a world of difference. I have an oval shaped face so I make sure to lightly bronze the sides and end of my nose, my chin, top of my cheek bones, under my jaw and near my hairline on my forehead. I can't explain in technical terms how this makes me look better like a professional could, but I can promise it makes or breaks my look!
Judith: Is there a tip to keep your make-up, concealers from wearing off on your clothes?
Alana: When I do anything on-stage or attend an event for a lengthy period of time I make sure to lightly (and briefly!) hairspray my face. This sounds crazy, but when done right, the hairspray sets the make-up in place without leaving any sticky residue. Surprisingly, I have never had any struggles with my skin as a result of doing this. However, I think people should test this out before it's call time!
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If you're going to smile for the camera and hundreds of wellwishers along the route, then you might as well look the part.
Runners taking part in the Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k can now get kitted out in proper clobber to show their support for Trinity Hospice.
There are always lots of Trinity T-shirts in evidence, but this time the Hospice has gone a step further and launched its own range of running vests and water bottles to make sure the Trinity name really stands out as the runners get into their stride.
Trinity's not-so-sporty mascot Hospuss has his own extra, extra large version, but there are colours and sizes to suit everyone.
Linzi Young, Head of Fundraising, said: "We had been asked on several occasions for branded running gear and decided to get some designed to sell before the 10K.
"We often have people running for us in a range of events across the UK, and although our T-shirts are popular the more serious runners wanted a proper running vest.
"Hospuss has a vest but if he enters the race we're not expecting a record breaking time from him.
"Selling merchandise like this helps to raise a few extra pounds for the hospice too and is a good way to mark our 30th anniversary."
Branded running vests, sweatshirts and water bottles are available to buy online or from the Hospice in Bispham – they also have a range of special tops for cyclists too.
Entries for the May 10 run, starting and finishing at the Hilton hotel, have already topped the 450 mark.
Last year's winning time was around 34 minutes – but hundreds of fun runners take it more slowly. For more details see the Trinity Hospice website https://secure.trinityhospice.co.uk/eventbooking/funrun2015/


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Merry Christmas everyone. This is one of Santa's helpers. Hope you've been good. Thanks for visiting this ol' blog through the year and if you took the time to leave a comment or two, well, you just make my day :)
This will probably be the last post of the year. What an interesting year art wise it was for me. Three of the highlights...... my 3D images and book changed everything for me and I met a ton of new people because of it. I had the honour of been asked to be part of The Totoro Forest Project, and I had a Gallery show. What a rockin' year. Thanks all for the support.
I just joined Facebook too, so if you're in there look me up.
I'll see you all after the holidays!
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Hey Everyone, glad you liked the last brushwork post. There'll be more of these to come. In the meantime, this happened.
My best friend wanted a tattoo for her birthday and asked me to design it. Fab!!!
I get the odd email asking about designing tattoos, but this was the first time it was going to be done, and it's huge, huge honor for me.
We booked in to get the tattoo, and on Saturday the tattoo was completed. Fascinating and very cool to see the whole process in action. Of course, the copyright and web site was just for this post. :)
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Monday, December 08, 2008
Hello all. Hmmmm, things look a little different around here. Thought it was time for a change. Bits and pieces will change to the template over the next while. Temp placeholders for the moment for title and sidebar stuff...
Doing some real artwork lately. I mean the physical type you can touch. You really can't beat using real material. So to all who drop by regularly, I'll be posting frequently pretty soon.
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Know How to Stay Focused
Arjun Kulkarni
Oct 4, 2018
Keeping a high level of focus and follow through is hard for most people. After all, it's only human nature to be drawn to distractions that are more entertaining, and soon one forgets why one was working in the first place.
Why do people find it so hard to concentrate while studying or while at work? Perhaps, it is because the distractions around are too much to resist. It is our perennial problem, where the thing we have to do is much more boring or less interesting than other things around.
Remember those days before school exams, when we used to find things as mundane as the chirping of the birds more exciting. This is because we feel that our work, or our studies are boring. Hence, the first thing to do is to banish this notion altogether. Only then will the distractions be what they are: something that ought to be gotten rid of!
Ways to Improve Your Focus
Make the Work Exciting
Now, the general assumption is that the one work in hand is worth a lot less than two other in the bush. But why not make it exciting for you. Psychologists claim that if you are really interested in what you are doing, if you're really, as they say, 'into it' then you will refuse to see the distractions around you!
To learn to concentrate on work, you first need to make the work exciting. Once you find the work more exciting, then suddenly all the distractions will wither away.
Set Yourself a Target
One thing you need to do is to try to quantify your result. What would you like the end product of this focused effort to be? Sit down and visualize it. Is it something you can do? Is it within your scope? Is it something that you will feel sufficiently rewarded of at the end?
If the answer to all these questions is 'yes' then it seems like you have set a tantalizing enough target for yourself to achieve, and hence, you will put in an honest effort towards the same.
Set Long and Short-Term Goals
Set your long shot target into short-term goals, to get a feeling of achievement each time. Effective goal setting is a good way to break up your target into shorter goals, and ensure that the progress is according to the plan.
In case it isn't, then again, you can revise your target to something more achievable. The drive to achieve the targets and goals set for yourself will keep you focused.
Keep all the Distractions Away
When you're working, anything can distract you. So, keep them all away. Tell your friends to call later, and keep the phone away. Tell the people around you to talk softly.
Turn the TV and the music player off, and stay as far away from them as possible. Since you need to keep yourself focused on the work at hand, keep all the distracting stuff out of your sight.
Learn to Concentrate
Meditation is a great exercise to improve your concentration. Meditation need not always be in that rather arduous yoga position.
You can sit in a comfortable position, and try focusing on an object in front of you for a set amount of time. This will help to improve your concentration.
Reward Yourself
Rewards are just as important as anything else! If you have completed your goals, give yourself more than just a pat on the back. Treat yourself to something you feel you deserve. This will help you feel compensated for your efforts, and spur you on to keep accomplishing your goals!
So, these were some of the best ways of staying focused. In these times, where people at work and at school are getting more and more competitive, it is essential that you maintain your focus, so that it gives you an edge over them!
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Arsenal: Arsenal also face an uphill battle to land Real Madrid B star Joselu. The club apparantly rejected an offer around 5 million from Hoffenheim. It would appear the club are determined to reign in around double of the initial bid, valuing the 22 year old striker at around 10 million, who is regarded as a player that would be a very good fit with Premier League football. Additionally, it is reported that Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic is wanted by Chelsea and Arsenal, with Wenger of the option that the striker would be a fitting replacement for Robin van Persie should he leave.
Furthermore, Spanish champions Real Madrid have blocked the approaches of an unnamed Premier League club who were hoping for the services of midfielder Esteban Granero. Earlier in the year Arsenal and Liverpool were two clubs known to be keeping a keen eye on the player. The Spaniard's contract is soon up, expiring next January, however Mourinho is supposedly unwilling to lose his asset, so perhaps the Spanish giants will renew the player's contract.
Chelsea: The Champions League winners Chelsea have had a large bid rejected by Bayer Leverkusen for Andre Schurrle. The 21 year-old is in demand for his versatility and after an especially great season in the Bundesliga. The Blues may yet offer a higher bid in order to lure the player away. The club has also signed 15 year old George Brady from AS Cannes reports, with the French club receiving around £250,000. The defender was wanted by Arsenal, Spur and the two Manchester clubs, but instead signed a three year deal with the European Champions.
Liverpool: Rogers has made a surprise offer for Fulham star Dempsey in the region of £6 million. The manager made his move after new contract deals with Fulham were hardly progressing, and after missing out on Gylfi Sigurdsson last week. Shockingly Andy Caroll MAY be on his way out of Liverpool, after Ac Milan were reportedly serious about securing the tall striker on loan.
Spurs: Villas-Boas will go head to head with former club Chelsea as they fight it out for the signature of Borussia Dortmund star Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker is currently valued at £20 million, and is also turning the attention of Wenger and Ferguson, as the clubs are desperate to capture the man who bagged 30 goals last season. Spurs may have some more luck with their pursuit of Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao, and with two bids already rejected, the London outfit look a likely destination for the Brazillian. Lastly, Villas-Boas has bagged long-time target Jan Vertonghen from Ajax. The player will undergo a medical some time in the near future to complete the formalities.
United: Time is running out for manager Ferguson to capture one of his main targets in the transfer window: Everton defender Leighton Baines. Ferguson believes that the current valuation for the defender, somewhere in the region of £20 million, is unrealistic, with a figure around £15 million more appropriate to the Scott.
The transfer could happen, however Ferguson is adamant that should Baines join his squad, the deal would have to be done and dusted at the latest by July 15th, as the very next day the Reds embark on their pre-season tour, and he would want Baines to accompany him should he join the squad. Yet, Everton are determined to hold out for a higher bid if they can, as they would regard Baines as one of the best assets. Perhaps Moyes will drag the deal out in the mist of frustration losing his best player, and in the hopes Ferguson will step off the gas and forget about poaching him. Some fans think it is imperative that we tighten up in the defensive department, with Evra's performance last season not as convincing as that of rival City's Kompany, for instance. Either way, new boys Powell and Kagawa will be part of the squad touring South Africa and China with the reds this summer.
Also in the Red camp is the likely resignation of the fact that playmaker Modric will not join the Reds this summer. It is thought that the asking price of £35 million is just too much for United to stretch to. The likely destination of the frustrated Spurs player is said to be La Liga winners Real Madrid.
Elsewhere... Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is making preparations should star player Victor Moses depart for one of the big clubs this summer. The manager is reportedly interested in MLS club Chicago Fire's star Marco Pappa as a potential replacement for Moses. However, there may be a small complication with the matter of the player's work permit should he come to England. New Norwich boss Chris Hughton looks to his former club Birmingham in order to structure his new team, with the blues' central defender Curtis Davies a prime target. In an attempt to secure Davies, the manager is reportedly prepared to loan out striker James Vaughan to Birmingham. Swansea manager Michael Laudrup wishes to capture Bristol City's talented Adomah, for around £3 million. The manager has been very busy since he took up his post, and is nearing the completion of signings centre-back Chico and attacking midfielder Jonathan de Guzman shortly.
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Stocks closed little changed on Thursday after sources told Business Insider that Republicans canceled Thursday's vote on "Trumpcare" after failing to reach agreement on the health care overhaul bill.
All three major indices ticked up in the morning, fell back in the early afternoon, and ultimately closed basically where they started.
First up, the scoreboard:
- Dow: 20,656.58, -4.72, (-0.02%)
- Nasdaq: 5,817.69, -3.95, (-0.07%)
- US 10-year yield: 2.412, +0.016
- WTI Crude: $47.71, -0.33, -0.69%
1. Multiple sources told Business Insider that the Thursday vote on the House Republicans healthcare-reform bill would be postponed because party leaders failed to reach an agreement on the bill. The impasse between Republicans came as hardline conservative members of the GOP in the House Freedom Caucus demanded more concessions on repealing parts of Obamacare, while moderate Republicans balked at those aggressive changes.
2. Obama defends Obamacare. "So the reality is clear: America is stronger because of the Affordable Care Act," the former president said in a statement released on the seventh anniversary of the healthcare law.
3. Initial jobless claims rose above 250,000 for the first time in eight weeks. Claims, which count the number of people who applied for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week, rose by 15,000 to 258,000.
4. One of the biggest hedge fund launches of all time is shutting down. Eton Park Capital Management is shutting down. In a letter sent to investors earlier on Thursday, founder Eric Mindich wrote that he plans to return 40% of all investors' capital by the end of April, and that the fund's other investments would be unwound over the "coming months," with some investments taking even longer.
5. Ford guidance disappointed. Shares of Ford Motor are down 1.5% at $11.59 Thursday morning after the automaker reported it expects adjusted first-quarter earnings of $0.30 to $0.35 per share, well below the $0.47 that is expected by the Bloomberg consensus.
6. Bitcoin spikes above $1,000. Bitcoin was trading up 1.2% at $1,049 a coin as of 7:37 a.m. ET after aggressive selling on Wednesday slammed the cryptocurrency below the $1,000 level for just the second time since the beginning of February.
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Governors of Church Aided schools have always had more responsibilities than their counterparts in other county sectors but since the Education Reform Act, Parliament has given even more responsibility to school governing bodies and a range of powers to carry out those duties. Church Aided Schools vary from state schools in that they have no catchment areas, zones or boundaries and should the school have a full roll, the Governors have the authority to make decisions about admissions.
The role of the governing body at Gresford All Saints' School is a partnership between Governors and the Headteacher. Governors are like a Board of Directors and make decisions about how the school is run. Governors are appointed to help the Headteacher and staff of the school:
- Decide what is taught
- Set standards of behaviour
- Interview and select staff
- Decide how the school budget is spent
School Governors have legal duties, powers and responsibilities. They can only act together, as a governing body, they cannot act individually.
Foundation Governors are:
- Representatives of the Church appointed by St. Asaph Diocesan Education Committee.
Our chairman is Mr Robert Willis.
Representative Governors are:
- Parents
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- Local council representatives
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- Have a child in school
- Are elected by parents of the school
- Serve, as do other Governors, for four years
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What can parent governors be expected to do?
They can make sure that all communications with parents are both informative and easy to read, describe the activities in everyday language and avoid the use of jargon. Parent Governors should be aware of ways of encouraging parent interest and should be actively involved in drawing parents into the school.
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The Petersburg Girls Cross Country Team started its postseason with a perfect finish at regionals on Saturday, claiming the top five places and a complete bid to State this weekend.
The high school Cross Country team on Saturday traveled to Ketchikan for regionals where heavy rainfall hit the track, making it slick with mud. There was a gradual but lengthy incline at the beginning, which complemented hills that Petersburg had trained on in practice. They were pacing through ideal conditions, said Maia Cowan, a freshman runner with Petersburg.
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A quick guide on best practices for installing your Bosch home appliances
Installation methods and measurements may vary from model to model - check the installation manual or consult your contractor for more details.
Installing the unit
- Take into account the thickness of the door panel, when placing units side by side, to avoid damage when opening the door(s).
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- Make sure the door can be swung open at least 115°, taking into account the door handle. If there are drawers, ensure they are unobstructed and can be pulled out easily.
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When you step outside, workers and local residents will judge you based on your overall appearance; your shoes, your attitude, your walk and your lipstick choice. However, a true fashionista in touch with their stylish side will judge you based on your handbag choice. After all, a women's handbag is a true reflection of its wearer and the choice welcomes their personality to shine through. So what message is your current handbag sending out to the world? You'll be surprised.
When one defines their own style, there are many parameters that need to be considered. Think of a handbag's colour, texture, shape, size, material and brand. Clearly, not everyone can afford a luxurious handbag bought from a glamorous designer boutique; unless they're willing to sacrifice some of their essential daily living expenses. That's why designer bags for the Ivy League are mostly out of reach for many. And that's okay, because there is a plethora of just as stylish hang bags available on the market for every lady. Shop for handbags online on EziBuy and you're bound to find something that truly reflects your own sense of self. The key is to find a healthy balance between functionality and style.
There are some people who have a whole wardrobe full of handbags for every occasion. This is not practical; it becomes too labour intensive to keep switching your belongings over every time you go out. So think about your ideal bag's size. Are you somebody who carries around the works with you – from back-up lipstick to perfume and chewing gum? Or would you prefer something less cluttered and lighter to just hold the essentials? A women's handbag size can make you appear to be a cluttered or minimal organised lady. Consider a handbag with pockets to hideaway extra essentials.
Next is colour choice. A colour can make or break an outfit. Neutral coloured handbags are quite functional and will complement most outfits. And you don't always have to sacrifice style. Other people opt for loud, bright colours to make a fashion statement and stand out from the crowd. How important is this to you?
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Hey there! It's been awhile since I've written a post dedicated to beauty. Woops. Anyway...
When I'm in the market for new cosmetics, I typically conduct some research before pulling the trigger. I guess I'm a little nuts- okay... I'm a lot nuts! But when it comes to cosmetics, I believe doing your homework is important (and only natural when manufacturing and selling them was your job.)
But I want to hear from you guys! How do you shop for cosmetics? Do you take time to research and sample before you buy? How do you ultimately decide on a cosmetics purchase? Whose advice do you take stock in- friends, family, bloggers, magazines, etc.? I'm so curious!
Though I have no exact formula, I like to take a few things into consideration, which I'm sharing with you today (in no specific order):
Honest and unbiased thoughts from women (and men) from all over the world- I love reviews! I could surf Sephora's website until my eyes hurt (true story.) I admit, I am more likely to purchase a product with four or more stars- how about you? Sephora also has a lot of great filters to help you efficiently sort reviews, my favorites being photo and video reviews. Just select from the 'sort by' drop down menu and voila.
What other sites do you rely on for honest and trustworthy reviews? Do you read entire reviews or rely on stars?
As a blogger, I look to others who write about their experiences with beauty products and tools. Though, I tend to shy away from products featured in sponsored posts. I think it's easy for readers to sniff out the fishiness of a not-so-honest plug. I myself only share stellar products that have changed my life (see the Dossier for my faves.)
What are some of your go-to blogs for reviews? I love Byrdie and Goop but would love to add to my reading list of beauty blogs.
Not only can you get to know a brand better, but you can interact, ask questions and best of all, be privy to contests and promotions! Case in point: I have won two skincare contests thus far- one from Nude Skincare (via Instagram) and another from Tata Harper (via Pinterest.) I've won over $1,000(!) in free beauty products. All you have to do is stay up to date- it's that easy! And I don't know about you but free products are the best products to try.
What beauty brands do you love to follow? Some of my faves include EcoDiva, One Love Organics, Nude Skincare, Tata Harper, and Beautycounter!
For me, ingredients are one of the most important factors in decision making. If you haven't used the Skin Deep Database, I'll fill you in: It's basically a rating system for cosmetics based on how hazardous or safe they are. You can search individual ingredients, brands, or specific products.
I *strive* to purchase products with an EWG rating of 2 or lower. The lower the rating, the safer the product (it ranges from 0-10.) With that said, I am willing to bend my 'safe cosmetics ideals' from time to time (ahem, Oribe, I love you because your products do what they say they'll do!) It's all about balance.
Are you familiar with Skin Deep? How important is the safety of a product to you?
After selling natural cosmetics, one of my biggest takeaways is that sampling is crucial. Not only do people love trying things for free, but samples can help us make smarter, better decisions. Cosmetics can be pricy! Another benefit of sampling is that it decreases the risk for returning a product after purchasing and increases the likelihood of a sale in the future. It's a no brainer for the consumer and the company.
Do you ask for samples? I used to be afraid but trust me, a company would rather you try something for free than have you unhappy with your purchase/return a product and put a dent in their profit.
So, if you couldn't already tell, I take my time learning and sampling before I make a beauty purchase. I enjoy the process and don't mind being my own personal guinea pig- I consider it fun. What about you?


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Vile Nick Lidstone was jailed for 14-and-a-half years after it was revealed he groomed the victim from the age of nine and raped her when she was an adult.
A paedophile policeman who was allowed to keep his job despite being caught taking 'up-skirt' photos of children has been jailed for rape and child sex attacks.
Twisted Nick Lidstone, 55, was jailed for 14-and-a-half years today after he admitted committing the vile crimes on one victim.
The disgraced former Cambridgeshire Police sergeant admitted the rapes and child sex attacks on the one victim at Norwich Crown Court last month.
Sentencing him, Judge Anthony Bate said he had used his victim as a "sexual toy" and he placed Lidstone on the sex offenders' register for life.
Today it was revealed that the vile paedophile was arrested eight years ago for taking "up-skirt" pictures of children with a spy camera.
The court heard how following this crime, Lidstone's abuse of the victim in this current case escalated, leading to his most serious attacks on her.
At his sentencing today, Judge Bate slammed a decision to only give him a conditional discharge in 2005 for the crime of photographing children. Because he was not charged with a sexual offence, his name was not placed on the sex offenders' register.
He said: "You have one previous conviction which has two worrying aspects: firstly, the nature of the offence and secondly, the fact you were convicted under public order legislation when quite clearly these were serious sexual offences.
The judge added that because he was convicted of a public order offence, nobody had looked more closely at Lidstone's relationship with children and a chance to detect his abuse was missed.
Despite undergoing therapy to address his sexual deviancy, Lidstone carried on abusing his victim who suffered significant psychological harm.
Judge Bate said that Lidstone's apparent cooperation with therapy showed how he was able to "manipulate experts" into believing he had an ordinary sex life.
It was not until last month when he admitted the abuse that he was dismissed from his role at the force's headquarters after 30 years of service.
Prosecutor Andrew Shaw said the pictures taken in 2005 were of "young children" and there was some doubt over whether the worst of the images were found.
Lidstone, from Barrington in Cambridgeshire, pleaded guilty to 13 offences - including three counts of rape, three counts of indecency with a child, various sexual assaults and taking an indecent photograph of a child - in November this year. He denied six other counts, which were left to lie on file.
Mr Shaw told the court Lidstone started grooming the girl when she was nine. He would expose himself to her, show her pornography and take indecent photographs.
Speaking after Lidstone was dismissed last month, Deputy Chief Constable Alec Wood said: "This was an appalling crime where the victim was put through a horrendous ordeal over a prolonged period."
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We come to you today with a bonus episode of SpeakBeasty, featuring an interview with MuggleNet senior journalist Jessica Jordan, who had the thrilling opportunity to explore the set of Fantastic Beasts back in December! Join host Shannen as she chats with Jessica about what it was like to explore the Leavesden backlots, see the props and concept art, and interview the cast and crew!
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Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military: Top-Line Estimates for Active-Duty Service Members from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study
National Defense Research Institute, Andrew R. Morral, Kristie L. Gore, Terry L. Schell, Lisa H. Jaycox, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Coreen Farris, Robin Beckman, Barbara Bicksler, Q Burkhart, Jennifer Hawes-Dawson, Marc N. Elliott, Caroline Batka, Jeffrey Hiday, Dean Kilpatrick, Stephan Kistler, Craig Martin, Amy Grace Peele, Amy Street, Terri Tanielian, Mark E. Totten and Kayla M. Williams. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2014.
This Rand study explored sexual assault, sexual harassment and gender discrimination among US military personnel. They explored how stigma impacted reporting rates and individuals' willingness and ability to access support.
- – Estimated 26 Percent of Active-Duty Women and 7 Percent of Active-Duty Men Experienced Sexual Harassment or Gender Discrimination in the Past Year
- – 4.9 percent of active-duty women and 1 percent of active-duty men experienced one or more sexual assaults in the previous year


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For a country as diversified as India, it is obvious that each state has its own culture that reflects heavily on the designs and patterns emerging from it. Odisha, is no exception. Its rich cultural diversity, values, motifs and local talents reflects extensively on its popular products in the textile industry. Locals will tell you that Odisha is quickly emerging as the hub for fabrics, apparel designs and handloom. The handloom sector in Odisha arguably is one of the largest employers in the state. Odiya artisans are known to possess skills and artistry that has been inherited unhampered for generations.
The Odisha government has been an active participant in the efforts to nurture this incredibly high potential cottage industry. With 4 percent of the population of the state dependent on the sector and the demand for products on the rise, the state has a massive responsibility of making the sector lucrative for newcomers while at the same time developing the infrastructure to support the existing talent. According to the Odisha Government's Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department there are around 1.19 lakh looms in the state of which 88186 have been brought under the cooperative fold. During 8th & 9th five-year plan the Directorate of Textiles also introduced several schemes to improve the condition of the sector.
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According to the government website, production potential for the various textile products emerging from Odisha is the following:
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|Silk Tie-dye, Silk and Cotton Bomkai
|Boudh, Sonepur
|Khandua Silk Saree
|Cotton tie-dye Saree and Furnishing
|Bargarh, Sonepur, Bolangir and Nuapada
|Tasar thana saree and furnishing
|Bargarh, Jajpur, Balasore, Nuapatna
|Berhampur Silk Saree Joda
|Single count fine cotton Saree
|Medium variety cotton
|Jajpur, Khurda, Bargarh, Bolangir, Ganjam and Nayagarh
|Course variety cotton
|Bolangir, Cuttack, Khurda, Kendrapara, Nayagarh, Puri, Nuapara,Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Balasore, Bhadrak & Sambalpur, Sonepur
The unorganised sector
While the organised textile manufacturing and handloom sector in Odisha soars to new heights each year, there looms some serious dark clouds over the unorganised segment of the cottage industry. However, we interviewed few handloom owners and found out what they were doing, the challenges they faced and their future outlook about the industry. Here is a brief extract from our travels across the state:
Interview 1
Name: Madan Mohan Patra,
Age: 70
Profession: Weaver, designer, owner
Products: Cotton and Silk Saree
Speciality: Using skin friendly dyes and fabrics
Madan Mohan Patra, in spite of his age, has a modern approach in his production. He owns a small loom where he produces cotton and silk sarees. His biggest interest is studying modern designs and he has been introducing constant changes to his products to keep up with the current styles. He also ensures that he shares his insights with his group weavers and is therefore an influential weaver in his locality.
He explains that the biggest challenge for his weavers is the lack of infrastructure to increase production. A larger space to work would translate into more innovation higher production. The working conditions have a great scope for improvement in terms of hygiene and safety. Mr Patra also ads that the nature of their work forces weavers to sit in one place for long hours. This causes health problems including eye disorders. He explains that the process of mixing acid with colours during the colouring stage is also a dangerous process. However with exposure to modern ideas, the weavers have been able to ensure better safety with the help of gloves and masks now available locally. Among other challenges, Mr Patra says that the rising price of silk is making it difficult for the weavers to afford the material.
In terms of future outlook, Mr Patra feels that there needs to be more support to the small scale handloom sector from the government, the local communities and also the master weavers.
Interview 2
Name: Somnath Patra
Age: 40
Profession: Designer and Master Weaver
Somnath is a popular local designer and master weaver in Odisha who has worked with both unorganised and organised players in the textile sector. His work also involves selling in bulk, sarees that he procures from local weavers. He explains that one of the biggest challenges in the small scale sector in Odisha is the lack of infrastructure for quality machine printing. He also says that filing patents has to be made more accessible for the local weavers and designers. He adds that the day the village weaver can file for patents is when the weaving and handloom sector in Odisha will truly take off. He also says that it is difficult to raise the price of the products though the price of raw materials has been constantly increasing
While business is not the same all year round, festivals such as Durga Puja, Sabitri and Raja festivals spell good sales for the weavers and handloom owners, according to Somnath.
Industry outlook
Digging deeper into the handloom sector in the state, we find a very contrasting picture where on one hand, traditional handloom owners want to adopt to modern techniques and infrastructure while globally there remains a constant demand for the traditional patterns and authentic embroideries. Interestingly, some of the weavers we interviewed did not want their next generation to pursue the business and instead wanted them to be doctors and engineers.
With the government taking steps to bring in more and more players into the tax net and thereby pulling them into the organised sector, it will ideally require a mix of nurturing the traditions and shaping them for the future. There is not a bleak outlook in the industry but when one compares it to traditional small scale industries of European countries or even some parts of Western India, we find ourselves wondering whether we are doing justice, as a nation, to the massive talent of Odiya weavers.
Published in the Apparel Magazine (CMAI)


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Dame Beryl Beaurepaire: Feminist, political activist and philanthropist
The governor-general had spoken, as had the prime minister. The chairman of the Council of the Australian War Memorial approached the microphone. It was utterly appropriate. A woman, indeed the only woman to speak at the ceremony of the Entombment of the Unknown Australian Soldier, a mother, a former servicewoman.
Dame Beryl Beaurepaire was the first woman to chair the Memorial's Council, the only woman to hold that position. She spoke simply, but movingly. On Remembrance Day 1993, she pledged that the council, and its successors, would care for, and respect, the unknown soldier for as long as the memorial should exist. Beryl always took the long view.
Beryl Beaurepaire, pioneer at the Australian War Memorial, was also a pioneer in so many other aspects of Australian life. Relaxing over a cup of tea with the governor of South Australia, at Government House in Adelaide, Dame Roma Mitchell, the two dames surveyed their "firsts", Mitchell in the law, Beaurepaire in politics, broadly conceived.
Beaurepaire was a Liberal all her life but constantly asserted that "we are a liberal party not a party of conservatives". However, she worked with leaders from both major parties and made friends of all of them because her causes took precedence over any personal, party or political gain. She could fight hard when she thought the occasion warranted it.
When John Elliott, a leading businessman and a heavyweight in the Liberal Party, decided he would enter Parliament, with the intention of leading his party as prime minister he targeted the Victorian federal seat of Higgins. Beaurepaire would have none of it. Higgins was already held for the Liberals by a worthy representative, Roger Shipton. She worked tirelessly for Shipton, who against the odds, retained the preselection and then the seat.
When Malcolm Fraser was leader of the opposition, Beaurepaire persuaded him to take an interest in the emerging women's movement. In September 1974 she was elected chairman (a term with which she was not entirely comfortable) of the Federal Women's Section of the Liberal Party and encouraged Liberal women to attend the "Women and Politics" conference in Canberra organised by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's women's adviser, Elizabeth Reid.
Portrayed in the hostile media as a radical "women's libber", Reid became a friend of Beaurepaire's and was pleased that 16 Liberal women attended the Canberra conference, the government's major response to the International Women's Year.
Beaurepaire confirmed that she got on well with Whitlam's principal female adviser, "indeed I made it my business to", she said. "I thought I could learn a lot from her." Once in government Fraser agreed with Beaurepaire's proposal to create a National Women's Advisory Council and she took the chair.
It was Beaurepaire's view that the council must be broadly based and inclusive if it was to appeal to the many Australian women who were, on the whole, suspicious of the government's feminist credentials. Appointed to the first NWAC were Wendy McCarthy, a leading member of the Women's Electoral Lobby, Jan Marsh of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, and Quentin Bryce, a prominent feminist working at the University of Queensland.
Beaurepaire became a mentor to these women, and the other members of the council, drawn from all over Australia, from community groups and advocacy organisations, joined the legion of her lifelong friends.
Never a person not to say what she thought, Beaurepaire told a journalist, once the composition of the council had been announced, that she had been worried that it would be "all nice Liberal ladies – that would have been hopeless".
"We have a huge responsibility," she continued, "to get to the heart of many problems that face women in Australia." She pledged "to give [the new appointment] everything I have".
Bryce, the sole council representative from Queensland, said "my telephone [has become] a counselling service for women throughout the state". But she said she was enjoying the work "despite the unexpected workload". Imagine the workload that Beaurepaire shouldered.
Within a short period of time NWAC had convinced the government to fund 23 women's refuges across Australia, had sponsored research into women in the home, had arranged for 22 Australian delegates to attend a United Nations Women's Conference in Copenhagen and had extracted a promise from the Minister, Bob Ellicott, to lead the deputation. Beaurepaire was deputy leader. NWAC produced a number of important reports, including Migrant Women Speak and on domestic violence.
She was disappointed that Prime Minister Bob Hawke disbanded NWAC on achieving government but she worked closely with Hawke and his successor, Paul Keating, throughout the life of the Labor governments. They both became good friends of hers and she was particularly close to Hawke's first wife, Hazel.
Born on September 24, 1923, Beryl Bedggood was the elder daughter of Edward ("Ted") Bedggood and his wife Vera (Craigie). A respected, wealthy and extended family of Melbourne shoe manufacturers, the Bedggood's were prominent and successful.
Beryl's home in Kew shared a back fence with Robert Menzies and his wife Pattie and she benefited from Menzies' continuing interest in her life. Happily schooled at Fintona (a leading independent girls' school), Beryl assumed she would enter the family business after school, but her uncle, the managing director, who had taken all male members of the family into the business, put his foot down and would not find a place for his talented niece.
Instead she enrolled at the University of Melbourne in 1941, soon leaving her studies to enter the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force to become a meteorologist. "We felt both proud and humble to be wearing the uniform," she said, and she learnt a great deal of the lives of women much less well-off than she. This was to be another source of her passionate interest in the causes of women.
Beryl had met Ian Beaurepaire as a child but it was in the Air Force that their attachment grew. They married in March 1946, now both demobbed. Twin sons, Donald and John, were born in January 1947. Ian died in June 1996, just after their 50th wedding anniversary.
Beaurepaire was an intrepid person, standing strongly for her beliefs and fighting for them. She was intensely interested in all whom she met. She had a prodigious memory and delighted in quizzing her friends about the details of their lives and families. Sadly her memory failed in the last years of her life.
She raised impressive amounts of money for the Australian War Memorial in the years when it was poor, and for a great variety of other interests too, including the Young Women's Christian Association. She and Ian were remarkable philanthropists, the one aspect of their lives that I was, unfortunately, forbidden to write about in her biography.
A private person, though so much in the public eye, Beryl instructed that she was to be cremated privately and there was to be no memorial service. She was survived by her sons, Donald and John, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She will be honoured in the minds of the thousands who knew her and were touched by her. Beryl Beaurepaire was a force for so much good in Australian public life that her memory will live.
Michael McKernan, historian, wrote Beryl Beaurepaire, Brisbane, 1999.
Dame Beryl Beaurepaire; September 24, 1923 – October 24, 2018


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Ernő Tibor
(1884 - 1945)
Asociatia Tikvah is a not-for-profit Holocaust remembrance and human rights organisation.
Oradea has been a vibrant centre of Jewish life and culture which was cruelly cut short by the Holocaust. We must ensure that the memories of those people and their lives are not lost for ever.
We want to support young people in understanding, recognising and dealing with the causes of intolerance, injustice and inhumanity. We want Asociatia Tikvah to be a force for growing trust, friendship and a common approach to humanity and community.
Tikvah means hope and that makes us a forward-looking organisation.
All our work is:
Well-researched and evaluated. We search worldwide for learning materials that may be used in a local context.
Inclusive. We want to support and assist Jewish descendants to trace the lives of their families in Oradea, but at the same time we want to join with other faith, ethnic or civil society groups to promote a common sense of community. We want to work in partnerships.
Participatory and sharing. We want to engage directly with people and motivate them; not be academic or distant in our approach. We want our learning to be shared so that others may benefit if they so choose.
We do this by:
-Conceiving, researching, preparing and taking mobile exhibitions into schools and explaining the relevance of past events and the dangers of propaganda, prejudice and discrimination.
-Raising awareness of the presence, contribution and fate of the Jewish population of Oradea (and encouraging authorities to recognise and commemorate) through memorials, guides, publications, exhibitions and online activity.
-Researching archives and contemporary literature to build a picture of Jewish life in Oradea before the Holocaust.
-Assisting educationalists who teach about the Holocaust and human rights with resources and encouraging education authorities to include Holocaust teaching in the curriculum.
-Joining with other groups to promote community cohesion.
-Enabling Jewish descendants to trace evidence of the lives of their families in the city of Oradea.


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Caste-clash over water sharing for irrigation follows an acute shortage of rainfall
Patna: Two persons were shot dead and a Dalit woman was injured on Thursday during a caste-clash over water sharing for irrigation in Bihar's Nawada district, police said.
The incident in Khaira village, about 150km from here, has caused tension in the area. Security forces have been deployed.
The area is facing an acute shortage of rainfall. Farmers are restless for their kharif crop mainly paddy.
Following a heated exchange between two groups earlier in the day, a powerful backward caste group opened fire and killed two persons on the spot while seriously injuring a Dalit woman, Akbarpur police Station Officer in-charge Sanjeev Mauaar said.
She was admitted to a hospital in Nawada, he said.
Bihar has recorded 22 per cent rainfall deficit during the 2018 monsoon.


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5:30am departure from Duncanby. All looked clear for a Cape Caution rounding. Overcast and glassy waters. Not half as much swell as we had coming up. Plodded along and through the wind swept islands taking turns napping, cooking, cleaning and spotting whales along the shore. After the rounding we came across a wall of fog. Wasn't letting up with barely 1/8 mile of visibility and so we decided to tuck into Skull Cove and wait it out. Remembering the dinner invitation at Blunden Harbour with Lady Jane and Loose Wire II, we called ahead on 72 to let them know we didn't think we were going to make it.
We cautiously navigated towards Skull Cove using radar, nav software/GPS and holding compass bearings. It's a strange combination of shock and relief when you finally spot the shore emerging from the fog. A shock to see it so close and relief to have something tangible to locate yourself. Just beyond the fog there's blue sky and sun and Skull Cove was as inviting as it was the first time we were there last year. Scott made brownies (from scratch I have to add) and we were relaxing on deck when we heard the distinct blow of a whales breath just on the other side of the rocks. Raced into the dingy and clammered over the rocks with binoculars and the camera and enjoyed watching this whale feed while the fog ebbed and flowed, hiding and revealing the islands. We heard a little horn go off and out of the fog emerged the "Swiss shoe" boat!
We could see the wind picking up and blowing out the fog. We pulled anchor and had one of the best downwind sails we've had in Nordri yet hitting 8 knots at one point! Sailed all the way into Blunden Harbour where we saw Lady Jane and Loose Wire II rafted together. Hailed us on 72 – the invitation for dinner stands! Most delicious spring salmon and mac and cheese ever!


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Hope for People Blinded by Incurable Eye Disorders
- Publish Date: 2013/11/18 - (Rev. 2018/03/15)
- Author: American Academy of Ophthalmology(i)
Outline: New device offers hope to people blinded due to incurable eye disorders - retinal implant system research provides positive results for people with genetic eye disease.
Main Digest
Research presented at the 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows promising data about a device that helps people who have lost their vision due to a blinding genetic disease to recognize common objects.
In the study, the researchers found when the objects' outlines had been enhanced, there was increased recognition. The device, called the Argus II, is the first FDA-approved retinal implant for adults with retinitis pigmentosa.
Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of genetic disorders that affect the retina's ability to respond to light. The disease, which is inherited and affects about 1 in 4,000 Americans, causes slow loss of vision, beginning with decreased night vision and loss of peripheral vision and eventually leads to blindness. Up to one-quarter of all patients with retinitis pigmentosa will become legally blind in both eyes. There is currently no cure for retinitis pigmentosa.
The Argus II retinal prosthesis is a system in which a miniature video camera is housed in the subject's glasses and sends information to a patient-worn video processing unit where the image captured by the camera is processed into instructions which are then transmitted wirelessly to a retinal implant fitted with 60 electrodes. These electrodes pulse to stimulate cells in the retina, transmitting visual information along the optic nerve to the brain, creating the perception of patterns of light.
In the study, eight patients wearing the retinal prosthesis were asked to identify white or metallic objects against a dark background, then were asked to identify the same objects with enhanced outlines. The tests were done in three ways - with the retinal prosthesis turned on in a standard mode, in a scrambled mode as a positive control, and turned off as a negative control.
The results for solid object identification rose from 12.5 percent correct with the device switched off to 32.8 percent with the device on with 26.2 percent correct identification when the device was scrambled. Results for the outlined object identification were at 9.4 percent with the device turned off and 41.4 percent with the device on, with 20.7 percent correct identification in scrambled mode.
"Despite the small sample size, statistically the results have achieved significance due to the magnitude of change in the performance of the use of the device within each subject." said Yvonne Luo, MA, FRCOphth, of London's Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and lead researcher on the study. "Moreover, these subjects represent people with the most severe form of the disease."
The Argus II is the only device currently on the market in the United States and is one of several devices intended to help people suffering from this disease. Other devices and therapies in development include an implanted microchip, electrical stimulation therapy, implantable capsules of timed-release medication, nutrient therapies to reduce retinal damage and gene therapies to halt or reverse retinitis pigmentosa. Another study on this device will be presented on Monday and will review the initial results of a 30 subject study, adverse events post-implant, system reliability and visual function results.
The study, The Use of the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis to Identify Common Objects in Blind Subjects With Outer Retinal Dystrophies (PO181) was presented at the 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology which is in session November 16-19 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. More than 25,000 attendees from 123 countries and 500 organizations gather each year to showcase the latest in ophthalmic education, research, clinical developments, technology, products and services. To learn more about the place Where All of Ophthalmology Meets, visit www.aao.org/2013.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology, headquartered in San Francisco, is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons "Eye M.D.s "with more than 32,000 members worldwide. Eye health care is provided by the three "O's" - ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. It is the ophthalmologist, or Eye M.D., who has the education and training to treat it all: eye diseases, infections and injuries, and perform eye surgery. For more information, visit www.aao.org.
The Academy's EyeSmart® program educates the public about the importance of eye health and empowers them to preserve healthy vision. EyeSmart provides the most trusted and medically accurate information about eye diseases, conditions and injuries. OjosSanos is the Spanish-language version of the program. Visit www.geteyesmart.org or www.ojossanos.org to learn more.
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*does happy dance*
Article by Jon Brodkin for Ars Technica
A Federal Communications Commission proposal to preempt state laws that harm municipal broadband projects are being made official this week, with Chairman Tom Wheeler circulating a draft decision to his fellow commissioners, The Washington Post reported today. The commissioners are expected to vote on the matter on February 26, the same day they are likely to vote for new net neutrality rules.
Municipal broadband operators in Tennessee and North Carolina petitioned the FCC to preempt state laws thatprevent them from expanding to nearby communities that want Internet service. Wheeler plans to invoke the FCC'sauthority to remove barriers that prevent broadband investment and competition.
The legal justification will likely have to face scrutiny in court. There is also the possibility of congressional action, with Republicans trying to gut the FCC's authority and Democrats trying to overturn the state laws through legislation. But if the FCC succeeds, it could ultimately override laws in 19 states that protect private Internet providers from municipal competition.
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I can now do them almost as easily as "wrap & turn" short rows. And the result makes it all worthwhile: almost invisible turns and smooth shaping.
This was also an experiment to try for a wider neckline. Success... almost too much. It was a bit too wide-mouthed. The upside was that I learned how a little eyelet crochet not only "filled in" the neckline but that it can be pretty too... a little wink of lace at the collar.
The usual tiny buttons at the rear...
Available here.


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A new survey revealed that majority of the people in the US do not really care if the National Security Agency is conducting phone spying on them. Most Americans believe that their need for security far outweighs the concern of many in the subject of invasion of privacy. But the issue on email snooping is a different story.
About the Research Agency
Pew Research Center was the organization that conducted the research. It is a nonpartisan fact tank dedicated in informing the public about the trends and attitudes of the people in connection to the different issues shaping the globe.
The Issue
The issue in the poll was whether phone spying was acceptable or not in the fight against terrorism. Another involved the question about whether email snooping should be allowed or not.
The Figures
The result of the first survey question revealed that 56 percent of Americans find it acceptable for the government to keep track of their communication records from phones and smartphones. On the other hand, 41 percent of them believe that it should not be allowed at all.
In the case of monitoring emails for the purpose of identifying threats to the nation, the result was different. Only 45 percent of the respondents find it reasonable while 52 percent are not open to the idea.
According to the source, the view of Americans on the subject almost remained unchanged over the years, starting with the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack in 2002. The differences in the figures over the years were only slim and these are not enough to generate a significant change in the trend.
In addition, the stance of Americans on the issue remained almost similar with the Bush administration, which means that their view on the matter is the same regardless who is the top guy in the White House.
Source: Pew Research Center