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Posted on June 30th, 2007 by ferminho. Categories: Offtopic.
With this particular (and incorrect) name, I released a game for the Fenix CRAP COMPO 2.
It tries to be kind of a lion life simulator, but can't even get near that. It's surrealist, incoherent, and full of engrish 🙂
Anyone who's bored can try it out, for Windows, here.
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Multifonds Keith Hale asks: Will AIFMD succeed in attracting business to Europe?
Keith Hale, executive vice president Client and Business Development at Multifonds has outlined the arguments for and against AIFMD actually leading to more European business in alternative investment funds.
Keith Hale, executive vice president Client and Business Development at Multifonds has outlined the arguments for and against AIFMD actually leading to more European business in alternative investment funds.
In an industry survey conducted by Multifonds last year, 63% of respondents, with combined assets exceeding $16trn, thought that AIFMD would make Europe a more attractive jurisdiction for alternative fund investors. With the introduction of AIFMD, alternative investment fund managers will be able to market their funds across European markets more easily, potentially making Europe a more attractive venue for non-EU hedge funds. But as the AIFMD July deadline draws closer, the realities of implementation are now becoming clearer. There is a real potential downside that if the additional costs of implementing AIFMD are detrimentally high, then we may see the opposite effect, with AIFMD taking business from Europe and funds choosing to domicile outside Europe to avoid additional regulatory costs.
AIFMD offers a potential avenue for gathering assets for alternative funds. Fund managers will be able to establish AIFs (alternative investment funds) to attract investment which previously came directly from high net worth end investors or via an alternative Ucits distribution structure. An AIF structure will give distribution capabilities similar to a Ucits structure, but without the same limitations on eligible asset and risk controls. This will give non-EU alternative funds more opportunities to market their funds across Europe. This assumption was supported by our survey findings, where 72% of respondents agreed that non-EU managers would set up European operations to take advantage of AIFMD.
As the deadline for AIFMD looms, the various European jurisdictions are vying for position. Early starters, such as the Netherlands, were the first to adopt AIFMD, but it is our belief that the long-established centers for fund administration (Ireland and Luxembourg), will be the ones that benefit most. The real trick for all of these jurisdictions will be to bring the efficiency associated with traditional funds together with the flexibility associated with hedge funds, in terms of asset classes, structures and performance/incentive fees.
Increasing institutional investor allocation to hedge funds and growth in retail absolute-return funds such as alternative Ucits, combined with AIFMD, are causing convergence between the traditional long-only and the hedge fund market. For example, investors in hedge funds may want daily liquidity and Ucits-levels of risk management; conversely, retail funds may take on alternative characteristics like a long-short strategy, more derivative instruments or performance fees.
Across our client base, we are seeing evidence of this convergence, with significant growth in alternatives over the last few years to complement our market position in Ucits funds. For example, of the $165bn of offshore-domiciled funds (Cayman, Bermuda, BVI funds) now on the Multifonds investor platform, $50bn are performance fee equalization, series or limited partnership assets (and these assets are due to rise by 200% in the next year).

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Super Panel and Table v 1
This panel for closing and opening orders also includes a table of the RSI indicator. Specifically a mini-strategy based on a single indicator RSI and applied to each standard chart timeframe. The result is shown as a signal that is displayed as the blue cell "B" (for a buy signal) and the red cell "S" (for a sell signal).
B - the breakthrough of a minimum level from the bottom up
S - the breakdown of the maximum level from top to bottom
The duration of the signal display in the table is 2 bar.
Just opposite the row of the table, you can call and change all parameters of this strategy. Specifically the price to calculate the RSI, the RSI period, the maximum and minimum levels of RSI. Updating signals in the table takes minimum 1 second.


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Rajasthan was the chosen destination to ring in the celebrations of our wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. Pardon me for using 'colourful' and words alike a few too many times in this post. Rajasthan captivates with it's vibrant art and culture.
It was a five day vacation beginning with Udaipur and moving on to Kumbhalgarh, Dechu, Jodhpur and Jaipur. For my ease and yours I'm simply going to stick to a pointer system. So first on the list….Udaipur
The journey began at the Raas Leela Hotel by the Lake Pichola. Mornings began with Poha( flattened rice with tempering) & Masala Chai and a view of the marble walled Taj Lake Palace in the mist, an ancient palace now serving as a luxury hotel.
An auto rikshaw took us through the very narrow alleys (called gallis in Hindi) lined by tall houses as we made our way to the Udaipur City Palace.Exciting no doubt but be cautioned if you're claustrophobic! A very helpful guide took us around the 400 year old palace built by the Maharanas, suffused with vibrant paintings, intricate carvings & cut glass work. We walked through the constricted staircases with entrances that demand you to bow down and proceed, a feature specially designed for the soldiers of the enemy.
A small store in the palace precincts rents out the traditional attire of Rajasthan in order to complete the royal experience. Ghargras & Jhumkas for the lady & a dhoti-kurta,sword & turban for the man. A chance to experience the authenticity of Udaipur and we were not about to shy away…
The Palace at night….
Outside the palace were countless artisans, specialising in Miniature paintings of aristocratic elephants, camels & royal processions, on old postcards & stamp papers. I had to get one as a keepsake.
A ferry ride from the palace took us to Jag Mandir, a palace on Lake Pichola, a common spot for weddings, Bollywood included! The golden marigold garlands suggested a wedding party for the same evening….
After a heavy lunch, a stop at the Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum, laden with Rolls Royce, Bentley & the likes of it, all belonging to the Maharanas of Mewar. Tempting to take a ride isn't it?
About an hour's drive from Udaipur, Kumbalgarh houses the Kumbhalgarh Fort, known to be the second longest wall after the Great Wall of China.
The same day after spending a few hours exploring the Fort, we were off to Dechu to experience the alluring desert sands of Rajasthan.A camel ride to the sunset, Rajasthani thali dinner while watching the traditional dance & a tent for a room in the midst of the desert….our Dechu in a gist.
'The Blue City'
Driving through the roads encompassed by blue houses, which we were told are done to ensure that the homes are kept cool in the hot summer, we arrived at the Mehrangarh Fort. One of the largest forts in India, decked by the Moti Mahal ( Pearl Palace), Sheesha Mahal(Mirror palace) & the Phool Mahal(Flower Palace).They are not just names and are crafted, painted and carved to justify the names.
'The Pink City'
Our final halt in Rajasthan for two whole days before heading home…Jaipur!
The city blushes with pink architecture made using red sandstone.Our guide mentioned that Maharaja Ram Singh had the entire city painted in pink to impress his guests, The Prince of Wales & Queen Victoria.
[/caption]We sojourned at the Umaid Bhawan Heritage House Hotel, a place where every nook and corner boasts of a royal & traditional Rajasthani outlook.The walls and the ceilings were painstakingly hand painted with detailed designs in vibrant shades.
One day of course was reserved for my shopping spree on the streets of Bapu Market. Jaipur tempts with Rajasthani clothes & jewelry, pickles, papads & home decor. The next day we visited the Amer Palace overlooking the Maota Lake. A kind mahout & his faithful elephant friend took us through the Suraj Pol into the palace.
The shopping spree was not restricted to Bapu Market & I'm not kidding when I say that Rajasthan is an art lovers paradise. We were fortunate to have seen the Blue Pottery, Miniature paintings, Cut glass work, Minakari and they all display extreme skill in hand and I marvel & envy that.
The Blue Pottery of Jaipur deserves a special mention. We chanced upon a store close to the Palace where the owner was so nice as to explain the details of it as well.Unlike most pottery this one doesn't use clay and instead uses materials like quartz & glass. The motifs are handpainted, intricate, bright & beautiful.
Cut glass work (which I had mentioned in the Udaipur Section) have been done on lamps, candle holders etc.Once lit, they are capable of creating magic on the walls.
We are self proclaimed foodies and I kept the best for last.Be it the ghee fried Dal Dhokli in Dechu, hot jalebis in Udaipur or the thick Lassi in Jaipur… when it comes to food in Rajasthan, a single helping is never enough.


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Aiguille Glossary of Hiking Terms
Aiguille: a tall, narrow, characteristically distinct spire of rock. From the French word for "needle". Used extensively as part of the names for many peaks in the French Alps. Around Whistler in the alpine you will find several distinct aiguilles. Black Tusk in Garibaldi Provincial Park could be called an aiguille, however its long and prominent history has given it another, better description of "tusk". You will find aiguilles on many hikes in Whistler and Garibaldi Provincial Park. The image above is from from the Tantalus Range in Squamish, viewed from Levette Lake. The image below is an aiguille above Wedgemount Lake.
Here is another image of the above Tantalus Range aiguille with a plane flying over. The Tantalus Range is a popular area for fly-in hiking or airplane touring. Black Tusk Helicopter does an excellent tour of the Tantalus Range.
Other hiking trails in Whistler you will encounter aiguilles are on Blackcomb Mountain, the Sproatt Alpine Trail, Black Tusk and around Cirque Lake. Blackcomb Mountain has come alive with beautiful hiking trails in recent years. With the 2008 addition of the Peak to Peak Gondola which connects Blackcomb to Whistler, the demand for mountain trails is higher than ever. A dozen years ago, you would just have had some rough hiking trails to follow, and not many hikers to follow them. Now you have mapboards, trail signs, viewpoint seating areas and six popular, named trails to hike.
The trails are mostly easy and relaxing, however the Decker Loop Trail at the far end of Blackcomb is very challenging and spectacularly scenic. For the most part, you will find yourself winding through a nice alpine forest scattered with enormous fields of erratics leading to one great viewpoint after another.
You can hike for as little as 15 minutes or more than 3 hours, depending on the trail or trails you choose to follow. Blackcomb Lake and Blackcomb Peak that looms far above it are the most popular destinations for hikers and getting there and back can be done in a couple hours. The hiking trails on Blackcomb Mountain begin at the Rendezvous Lodge and are immediately beautiful. Dozens of sightseers will be snapping photos right from the start of the trail. Mapboards along the trails give you an indication of the mountains and lakes you can see in the valley below and beyond. The Blackcomb hiking trails run in a linear route and the different trails are basically sections of one large trail. In short, you hike in one direction, but have the option of making the trail longer or shorter as you go.
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Featuring the work of 24 artists and artist groups, this touring display from London's Southbank Centre is the most comprehensive exhibition of British Land art to date.
In the late 1960s, artists were beginning to tire of the confines of a studio environment and decided to break out into the landscape to create new forms of work.
Incorporating aspects of sculpture, photography and performance, these artists were united thematically, each concerned with exploring the natural world.
The movement became know under various guises including Earth art, Process art, Conceptual art and - most commonly - Land Art.
Predominantly ephemeral, hand-made and organic, Land Art in the UK focused on photographic documentation of actions, the positioning of walking and travelling as creative acts, an exploration of locality and a keen awareness of rural traditions and contexts.
It was also a chance for British artists to question the meaning of the term 'landscape' and to look at how older forms of the genre could be used as the basis for radical experiment.
The exhibition has been drawn largely from the Arts Council Collection, supplemented by loans from other UK organisations, as well as the artists themselves.
It includes pieces by some of the biggest names working in the UK during the mid-60s to late-70s, such as Tony Cragg, Antony Gormley, Hamish Fulton, Richard Long, Anthony McCall and David Nash.


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Say goodbye to the late '90s. Today the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 280 went live with a modern, updated website using the Squarespace.com platform. The website includes a blog, officer biographies, contact information, and a document repository of information relevant to members and managers alike.
Chapter President Diane Lynne noted that "launching this new website is a huge accomplishment, enabling us to more easily disseminate information to our bargaining unit at EPA and engage our membership in the workplace issues that we champion for them every day."
The website is connected to each of the chapter's social media pages including Twitter. Soon it will be connected to the chapter Facebook page as well.
"We're thrilled to be able to offer this new home on the web to our members," said Joe Edgell, Senior Vice-President for the Chapter. As the person responsible for chapter communications, Joe was tasked with creating the site. "We couldn't be where we are today without the help of those who built the old site, and Anne Pastorkovich, my predecessor, who set up our blog and social media accounts."
The NTEU Chapter 280 website can be accessed at both nteu280.org and nteu280.com. We hope to keep the website updated with the latest information, so check back regularly.


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Law Journal articles, Legal blogs, information on my books, letters to the Times and a few other things
Monday, 8 March 2010
Still Yes Minister
One thing which causes no end of wonder to those who came to the programme decades after it was first run (myself, for example) is how it manages still to be so topical. In different episodes Hacker grapples with ID cards, Trident renewal, funding of the arts as against funding of sport, bribes to and from Arabian countries with whom Britain is trying to make a buck, bailing out of failed city institutions by the Bank of England, appointments to the EU, honours doled out in return for favours, wastage in the NHS, banning of smoking, and on it goes.
The answer given by the authors, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, is that when writing the scripts the first thing they did was go back to the newspapers of the 1950s and look for things that were still current for them (the 1980s). And it was the same old things that nearly 30 years on are still current today – all the things I mentioned in the previous paragraph and many more besides. I have the feeling that for as long as there is a Britain Yes Minister will be topical.
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- Anonymous9 March 2010 at 11:35
Yes Minister is possibly the finest tv show of the 80s. And as you say still very topical.ReplyDelete
While not quite as good, I'm sure civil servants will soon be digging up the episode of Yes Prime Minister addressing the civil service pay claim... (MPs might also have benefitted from taking Sir Humphrey's advice on their own claims!)
It's almost reassuring that there are, on the evidence of Yes Minister's enduring relevance, a set of public debates in Britain that will never be resolved - a good reason not to get too wound up by any of them! (And to spot when a politician has run out of ideas, or wants to bury bad news - revive one of the perennial debates and distract the leader writers for a while.)ReplyDelete


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Hi everyone! I have two of the amazing Nailz Craze stamping plates for you today!
Plate NC03 features Russian babushka dolls, floral designs, an adorable big eared mouse, and a sweater pattern. I really loved the Russian babushka dolls, so I paired them with Konad Special Black over Essence Off to Miami. The babushka dolls are fairly large. I have relatively long nails, and I still wasn't able to fit the largest doll on my longest nail. The stamped very easily though.
Plate NC04 features a variety of gem designs. I decided to pair it with Konad Special Black, Color Club Cherubic & Beyond. I had absolutely zero trouble with the designs I chose. I did however have a lot of problems with the two recess reversal designs. No matter how I scraped, or what I used to scrape, the large recessed area was scraped clean.
Overall I was really happy with these two plates, other than those two tricky designs. You can find all of the Nailz Craze stamping plates at their storefront here, and be sure to check them out on Facebook for all their latest info.
Nailz Craze also created a special coupon code for my readers!! For the next month, use code NPWARS10 for 10% off of your order! YAY!!
Happy Painting!
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Thai food has gained a reputation for being spicy, but central Thai cooking relies less on the chili pepper as a central ingredient, and dishes are generally milder. The cuisine of central Thailand is more focused on smooth tastes enhanced by slight spices and sweetening.
Popular Dishes in Central Thailand
A few of the more popular dishes in central Thai cooking are:
- Ho mok pla: Fish curry, wrapped in banana leaves, then secured with bamboo skewers and steamed for several minutes. The fish is finely diced, then mixed with eggs, coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice and chili.
- Kai phat khing: Chicken stir-fry including coriander, onions, fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onions, mushrooms and sliced ginger. Served with rice, this dish is unique in Thai cuisine for its strong ginger flavor.
- Kai phat met mamuang himmaphan: Chicken and cashews, stir-fried with garlic, onions, chili peppers, wheat flour, oyster sauce, sugar, cooking oil, soy sauce and chicken stock. This meal is similar to the Chinese Kung Pao chicken dish.
- Pla sam rot: Fried fish, served with a sweet and spicy tamarind sauce of garlic, chili peppers, coriander, sugar, salt, tamarind water and fish sauce.
- Phak bung fai daeng: Vegetable stir fry, made primarily from Chinese watercress, this dish includes fish sauce, sugar, chili peppers, garlic, oyster sauce and bean paste.
- Phat khana muu krop: Stir-fried pork and Chinese broccoli, with added ingredients including garlic, red chili peppers, oyster and soy sauce, pepper and sugar.
- Thot man pla: Curried fish cakes, made from minced white fish meat, onions, garlic, lemon grass, coriander, galangal, pepper, kaffir lime, krachai root, chili peppers, salt and shrimp paste. The mixture is deep fried and frequently served with cucumber.
- Tom yum: Hot and sour soup, often with seafood or chicken. Tom yum consists of stock, lemon grass, kaffir lim leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, chili peppers, onions, coriander and sugar.
- Yam pla duk fu: Fried catfish, served with a salad made from mangoes, peanuts and lettuce. Spicier than most dishes in the region, the salad dressing used is made from chili peppers, onions, sugar, lime juice and fish sauce.
Central Thai cooking differs significantly from the hot, spicy and heavy southern Thai cuisine.


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Graphite Sketches (A4) – $250
Acrylics Paintings – Prices begin at $400 for a traditional painting of just the pooches head.
If you want the bells and whistles, it will cost $650 – due to the extra time involved.
Graphite pencils on Canson Paper.
Acrylic paint on canvas paper. So bear in mind that the paintings need to be framed if they are to be hung on walls. This is an additional cost separate from the painting. If you don't have a framer, I can recommend several.
Graphite sketches are A4 – 210mm x 287 mm.
The size of the painting doesn't affect the pricing. They are generally on A2 canvas paper (420mm x 594mm) or A3 (297mm x 420mm). Sizing is dependent on the composition of the painting, what would look best and the elements the client would like included.
Once the painting commences, it is approximately 2-3 weeks for the traditional pooches head or approximately 6 weeks for the bells and whistles. Currently my waiting list is 5 months. However, if it's an emergency (god forbid, dog has passed away- eeek) or for a special occasion (Xmas, birthday, etc), the client will be accommodated as much as possible to meet timing requirements.
Paintings are done using photographs supplied by the client. This can simply mean me going through facebook photos to select a suitable portrait, or photos sent via mobile phone or email. The iphone takes the best photo due to high resolution and clarity. This means details of eyes, noses etc can easily be seen. If unsure what photos may be suitable, a good rule of thumb is if you are unable to see the eyes in a photo, then neither can I. X-ray vision is not one of my superpowers, although I do have many :). If it's an historical photo (before iphones were in use….gasp!) I will fake it until I make it.
Won't happen 🙂 But if it does, and you are unhappy with the finished product, you don't pay. Progress shots will be shown along the way. A very rough preliminary sketch before the process begins will be approved by you, but once the painting actually begins, its very difficult to change the course of it. So make sure you are happy with the sketch….I am not precious, so if you don't like it, just say so.
Because the paintings are on canvas paper, they can be rolled easily into a cylinder tube and posted worldwide. The Graphite sketches are slipped into a cardboard sleeve to ensure they are not damaged, and can also be shipped worldwide.
So that's it as far as the FAQ's are concerned. Just a quick note re pricing guides. I am a huge animal lover, clearly, and have always had dogs, cat and horses myself. I know how much we all adore them, and how heartbreaking it is to lose any of our furbies. I would be mortified if someone was unable to afford a painting or sketch of the beloved pooch, so am always open to negotiation and payment plans. I trust that people are telling me the truth, and if not, karma is a bitch 🙂 Also, I shoot killer laser beams from my eyes, just fyi. It's one of my superpowers.
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Australians love to celebrate Easter. And it's not just the chocolate eggs, feasting and four-day weekend many of us enjoy. There's a national feeling of entitlement about this holiday. Taking quality time to enjoy our "promised land" is as much a part of our collective psyche as is our propensity to forthrightness and our "she'll be right" attitude.
Quaint as this may sound, the sense of being part of this wonderful country, which has historically upheld democracy, law and order, freedom of speech and religion, and equal access to opportunity, is integral to who we are. Although we're currently experiencing challenging repercussions from the overturning of some outdated attitudes about ourselves and our environment, these guiding principles continue to be borne out in our acceptance and mutual respect for people of every race, culture and religion.
To illustrate how this is evolving, a few weeks ago I sat at a table between an old friend, who is a Buddhist nun, and a Muslim Imam, who became a new friend.Continue Reading


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Music is highly regarded as being able to enhance academics.
More specifically, participating with music. There are three levels of musical participation and the corresponding benefits increase as the musical involvement increases.
The three levels of musical participation are:
1. Listening to music
2. Singing music
3. Actively participating in music, especially at the piano or keyboard.
When we simply listen to certain styles of music, our entire being is changed and enhanced.
The benefits of listening to music are amazing for academics:
ü Listening to music while studying increases the academic retention and recall for students, thus producing better grades.
ü Listening to music increases our abilities to spell, recite poetry, memorize and to speak foreign languages.
ü Language and mathematics grades were greatly accelerated in students who were exposed to music at school. The research is so strong that many governmental funded daycare centers require it daily.
The second step of musical participation involves singing. There are many studies that prove that singing enhances academic retention.
How did you learn your ABC's? I still walk to the filing cabinet humming, "A, B, C, D, E, F, G…" If your child is struggling trying to learn something, put it to music and sing it! There are songs that teach the colors of the rainbow in order, the months of the year, the days of the week, etc.
The third step of musical participation involves a musical instrument. I call this engagement active participation. Again, the benefits increase substantially as all parts of the brain are engaged and as the hand-eye coordination is involved.
Listen to these documented facts:
ü The piano is the number one instrument for brain function enhancement.
ü When a person plays the piano and sings, the right and left hemispheres of their brain flow together, formatting the brain for orderly storage and retrieval of information, so students easily get good grades.
ü When a person from six to senior citizens plays the piano and sings, his/her brain is formatted for orderly storage and retrieval of information for four or five hours; therefore, students who practice the piano in the mornings tend to get better grades than those who do not.
ü When a person under the age of five plays the piano and sings, his/her brain wires differently, linking hemispheres and there-by creating higher brain function that remains for the rest of his/her life.
ü More musicians are admitted to medical school than biochemistry majors… the percentage is huge: 33% to 66%. Ask your doctor what instrument he/she played; chances are they are a musician.
The top nations in academic excellence have mandatory music requirements for their students. They participate in music before their studies. By doing so, their brain is formatted for orderly storage and retrieval of information… thus they get good grades.
At NuNa Academy, Our Music program involves all three levels of musical participation: listening to music, singing and active participation at the piano.
There is amazing power in music. Music is fun …it soothes us and brings us joy … while it enhances us spirit, soul and body. Let's tap into its boundless resources and watch the next generation soar!
Resources: Mozart Effect, by Don Campbell
Tomorrow's Baby by Dr. Thomas Verny
U.S. Department of Education
National Education Testing Special Report, February 25, 1998
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how pilates can help you prepare for pregnancy – at the hundred pilates studio dubai
When done correctly, Pilates can be very safe during pregnancy, delivery and recovery!
In fact, Pilates done correctly can help you sail through your nine months feeling more mobile and comfortable and help you bounce back sooner after giving birth. For example, rolling like a ball is a good exercise to do in early pregnancy because it helps release tight lower-back muscles. Planks and side planks are also great in utilizing the supportive transversus abdominals and oblique muscles to help maintain strength and stability in your torso as your main abdominal muscles stretch and weaken.
Your tummy and pelvic floor muscles are put under increasing strain as your baby grows bigger. At the same time, the hormone relaxin is making the tough tissues that connect your bones (ligaments) more pliable. Your ligaments are likely to stretch more than usual and if you overload them you may injure yourself.
Stretched, weakened tummy muscles may have a knock-on effect on your back or pelvis, making them sore. Weakened pelvic floor muscles may become less tight and move lower down into your pelvis under the weight of your baby. And because Pilates targets the tummy, back and pelvic floor muscles without straining other joints, as well as on hands and knees such as in the cat/cow position, the exercises can work well for you during pregnancy.
Forward, rounding shoulders are a common side-effect of carrying a child (both in pregnancy and post-pregnancy). Pilates helps to correct wrong postures and pulls the shoulders back into place, reducing neck and shoulder tension so you can care for your child with ease.
Joseph Pilates believed that healthy circulation was the key to a healthy body and mind. Pilates improves circulation throughout the entire body which is especially important when you're pumping enough blood to sustain two lives. It's important to keep that blood pumping to grow a healthy baby, keep your energy up and reduce swelling in the later months.
If you are pregnant and interested in doing Pilates (private / duet / trio / small group session), contact us on: 04-429 8433. Web: www.thehundred.ae


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Chinese Menu
Sunday Lunch
Andy's Fishing Lake, St Owens Cross
Open all year, dawn to dusk. Large, deep lake well stocked with carp, bream, tench and roach.
Broadfield Court Estate & Vineyard
Magnificent house with a colourful history, set in 1000 acres of garden and
vineyards. Activities, cafe and shop where wine can be tasted (and bought of
Brockhampton Estate
National Trust house, tearoom and garden open between March to October
Brockington Golf Course
Grand house and gold course in beautiful North Herefordshire countryside, a
well-maintained course with superb greens. A brook runs throughout the
course making it a testing but enjoyable game and the gently undulating
landscape is well suited to senior golfers.
Burton Hotel Cloud Nine Spa & Fitness Club, Kington
Swimming pool, sauna, steam room jacuzzi, gym and beauty treatments.
The Cheese Factory, Monkland
Mousetrap Cheese. Watch cheese making from one local herd of cows. Café
and Art Display
Clearwell Caves, Nr Coleford
Atmospheric ancient iron workings with an exciting and intriguing past. Walk
through eerie caverns and tunnels following the footsteps of generations of
miners that cut their livelihood from the rock.
Court Farm & Leisure
A large farm shop, PYO with tea shop, play area and farm animals. Also two
well-stocked fishing pools and mountain boarding for the adventurous
Creative Breaks
Courses round Herefordshire. Members give course on a variety or arts,
including Basket-making, pottery, stained glass, painting and drawing, to name
but a few.
DCB Leisure, Coleford
Clay shooting, archery, air rifle, tuition and corporate parties. Qualified tuition
Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Ledbury www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
innovative and exciting pottery workshops for all ages.
Espiritu Balloon Flights
Experience the tranquility and beauty of nature and float above the cares of the
world. Touch the skies and discover a whole new world. Experience the freedom of a balloonflight or give someone else a unique gift that they will remember forever.
The Garden at the Bannut, Bringsty, Bromyard
Three acres of formal and informal gardens, coloured and themed. Unusual
Knot garden. Home made lunches and teas.
Glazydayz Pottery Cafe, Ledbury
Paint your own pottery, fun for kids, relaxing for adults. Refreshments and
parking available.
Grafton Farm Riding Centre, near Tenbury Wells
BHS Approved Riding Centre, Hacking and Indoor arena for wet days.
Grove Golf & Bowling, Leominster
Two linked 9 hole golf course. 20 bay floodlight driving range. Pro tuition
Available. 8 Lanes ten pin bowling, amusement machines, roof terrace, bar and food available.
Hellens Manor, Much Marcle
Large Jacobean Manor house. Paintings, furniture, tranquil gardens, dovecote,
cider mill, labyrinth.
Herefordshire Raceway, Woebley
Twin-engined Pro-karts, owner driver and mini moto sessions, children's
parties, stag and hen do's, corporate and private events.
Hereford Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery, Hereford
History of cider-making and view the working King Offa Distillery
Holmer Park Spa, Hereford.
Spa days, pool, gym, sauna, steam room and sun beds. Olive Garden cafe.
The Judge's Lodging, Presteigne
Award winning historical house with hands-on exploring of the world of Victorian Judges.
Kingfisher Cruises, Symonds Yat East
Romantic river trips with full commentary on natural beauty and history.
Kington Bowling Club
Visitors welsome to play every afternoon Mon-Fri and Monday evenings.
Noakes Farm Riding Centre
Specialist instruction in friendly school set in spectacular countryside.
The Old House Museum, Hereford
One of the country's finest Black & White buildings in the city centre. Explore the kitchen, bedrooms, dog's door, wall paintings and oak furniture. Family hands on activity area.
Out to Grass Riding School
Provides tracks and courses for all levels, jumping slope and challenging tracks.
Paul Priestley Art Courses
Art Courses for all ages, skill levels and in all media www.paulpriestley.com
Perrygrove Railway and Tree Top Adventure
Heritage railway, tree top adventure playground and indoor village, secret
passage and treasure hunt
Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum
67 acres of walks, trails and mobility access in lovely wooded setting. Children's play area and café.
Ross-on-Wye Broome Farm Cider and Perry
Award winning cider and perry pressed from fruit grown on the farm. Cellar
open for tasting, orchards walks, cream teas and say hello to the Alpacas.
Rowlestone Farmhouse
Ice Cream Working Dairy Farm, Pontrilas. Working dairy farm, coffee shop, wildlife gardens and walks, play area and woodland adventure.
Shortwood Family Farm, Pencombe, Bromyard
Organic dairy farm. Animal feeding tours and tractor rides. Free range
animals. Learn about farm life and exhibition of 100 year history of the farm.
Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre, Kington
From miniature donkeys to angora goats, plenty of animals here plus owls from
all over the world. Open all year
The Spaceguard Centre, Knighton
Working hilltop astronomical observatory
Stockton Bury Gardens
Victorian gardens set among medieval farm buildings. Restaurant, grotto, cider
press, pigeon house and working kitchen garden.
ymonds Yat Leisure Park, Symonds Yat West
Fairground, amusement arcade and adventure playground. Beautiful recently
restored carousel.
The Time Machine Museum, Bromyard
Step into the Tardis and be transported into an exciting display of TV, Film and
Science Fiction. Teddy Bear Museum and hundreds of antique toys.
Tipton Hall Horse Riding School, Bromyard
Riding lessons for all ages and abilities.
TGS Ten Pin Bowling and Adventure Golf, Hereford
Plenty to do here. Ten pin bowling, cafe, licensed bar,pool, video games,
garden patio. Adventure Golf, fun for children and adults.
Walk Herefordshire
Walking holidays tailored to the visitor's needs and guided walks round
Herefordshire www.walkherefordshire.com
Warren Farm, Brockhampton Park, Bromyard
See a working family farm, tour the estate on a trailer and meet and feed the
animals. Tea room.
Waterworks Museum Hereford
In beautiful river setting, this museum tells the story of water supplies through
time. Water play area for children and pump engines shown working. visitor
centre and refreshments.
Westons Cider, Ledbury
Tour round mill to see cider produced. Gardens, Bottle Museum, Tea Shop,
Shire Horse Dray rides, Children's Playground, Cider and Gift Shops.
Wheely Wonderful Cycling
Award winning cycle hire centre in beautiful Teme Valley.
Wilton Castle and Gardens, Ross-on-Wye
Recently restored romantic Marcher castle in 2 acres of Wye bank gardens
Wobage Makers Gallery, Ross-on-Wye
Craft workshops in restored barns of a once thriving dairy farm.
Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Centre, Symonds Yat East
Canoe and kayak hire, tours and outdoor adventure activities. Team of qualified staff.
Wye Valley Brewery, Stoke Lacy
Family-run brewery and shop, founded in 1985) b brewing the best cask-
conditioned beer.
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, Symonds Yat, near Ross-on-Wye
Butterfly safari wonderland, spectacular tropical plants.
Wye Valley Cruises, Ross-on-Wye
Relax and soak up the sights of some of the most wonderful scenery in Britain,
Wye Valley Jubilee Maze at Symonds Yat
aMazing Hedge puzzle and museum of mazes. Shop selling puzzles.
Wye Valley Miniature Golf, Symonds Yat
New 12-hole miniature golf course set among the ruins of a Roman villa.
Refreshments and indoor and outdoor picnic areas.
Ye Old Ferrie Inn Canoes
Wye Canoes launch from the fabulous Ferry Inn and have an amazing time for
the day, the weekend or longer, a vast array of activities from canoeing to guided walks.
Hereford City,
With its awe inspiring cathedral, is a classic country market and shopping centre on the banks of the world famous River Wye with a mix of traditional and modern shops, pubs and restaurants. Hereford Cathedral is famous for being the home of the unique Mappa Mundi, a Medieval treasure from the 13th Century. Herefordshire has a wealth of beautiful churches, great houses with beautiful gardens, castles and sites of historical interest.
Down almost every country lane is a traditional Herefordshire village, with a wealth of pretty black and white cottages, most with a village pub offering traditional ales and ciders with fine wines and spirits and quality locally
produced food.
As well of Hereford City, visit the other bustling towns of Ledbury, Leominster, Bromyard, Ross-on-Wye and Hay-on-Wye, all full of quaint buildings and busy small traders selling gifts and fine local produce.
All the classic country pursuits and many other activities are available in the county; i.e., shooting, fishing, hang
gliding, horse-riding, walking, canoeing, bird watching.
Maybe you would enjoy watching a ploughing contest or
hedge laying match, visiting a steam rally, tug of war or a sheep shearing contest. These are just a few of the
country pursuits on offer, but if you are intent on just enjoying a lazy day you can be sure of relaxing in one of Britain's
Premier counties.
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As a designer I'd say improper use of typography is my number one pet peeve. There are so many bad typefaces out there, so little knowledge of kerning, leading, and combinations of typefaces, it really can overwhelm designers. Conversely, the anatomy of type is quite complex, and can overwhelm non-designers. So, here's a little lesson on serifs and san serifs, good typefaces, and typefaces to avoid. First, here's a great diagram explaining the anatomy of type, and the link provides a great resource if you're interested in learning more about the anatomy of type. Although I'm only going over serifs, san serifs, some of my favorite typefaces, and typefaces to avoid, this can help you understand the complexities of typography.
What is a serif?
A serif /ˈsɛrɪf/ is a small line attached to the end of a stroke in a letter or symbol,[1] such as when handwriting is separated into distinct units for a typewriter or typsetter.
What is a sans serif?
A san serif also known as a sans-serif, sans serif, gothic, san serif or simply sans typeface is one that does not have the small projecting features called "serifs" at the end of strokes
Both serifs and san serifs have their place, and often look great together, but there are so many variations out there and most people end up using Times New Roman (if you're not writing a paper, please avoid) and Helvetica/Arial (Arial is the Microsoft rip off of Helvetica, and don't get me wrong- Helvetica is a wonderful typeface, but at this stage in the game, there are many amazing san serif fonts that can replace it). Although these are safe choices (if you truly don't care about type and want a clean look then go for them) there are so many more beautiful choices out there which can help you achieve a look even better than you imagined.
Good Typefaces
Now that you have an idea what serif and san serif fonts are, let's learn about some amazing typefaces in both the serif and san serif categories. The following are some examples of typefaces you can use in lieu of your typical fonts. A great resource for free amazing fonts is Google fonts. These are most often used on websites to keep consistency among webpages on various browsers, but they can also be downloaded and used on print pieces as well as online or on your computer. They also have a very handy feature where you can type in your copy and it will show you what it will look like among all the fonts and in word, sentence, paragraph, and poster form.
My favorite San Serif Google Fonts:
- Open Sans: This font is often used on websites to achieve a clean look without using the standard san serif code, but you can also use it on anything.
- Julius Sans One
- Dorsa
My Favorite Serif Google Fonts:
- Playfair Display
- Cinzel
- Quattrocento: Love the Q on this one!
My Favorite Fonts (not found on Google): Some of these have to be purchased.
- Gotham: My absolute favorite font of all time!
- Novecento: This is only in all caps, but I love this font for headlines!
- Didot: This is one of the best serif fonts out there, and I highly recommend using it.
- Baskerville: This is also one of the best serif fonts out there, it also gets my stamp of approval!
Typefaces Designers Can't Stand:
There are many different typefaces out there that make me cringe, but these are my top least favorite typefaces of all time!
- Comic Sans: Never use this for anything. It's not cute, and it makes designer's go blind. Please spare us, we need our eyes!
- Bleeding Cowboy: Although this might have worked for the project this typeface designer created it for, that's pretty much the only thing it should have ever been used on. When I see it, I see red.
- Papyrus: For some reason people think this font works for beauty products, natural products, Greek restaurants, Middle Eastern products/restaurants, Italian restaurants, yoga businesses, you get the idea. It's one of the most over used decorative fonts ever. Every time I see it I cringe at the thought of someone coping out and once again using this font. So please, don't use Papyrus!
There are many amazing typefaces out there, and these are just some of my person favorites. Conversely, there are many awful typefaces out there. I didn't cover fonts that come on your computer because at this point I have over 900 fonts and no idea if I purchased them, got them online, or if they came with my Mac, but I hope this little lesson helps you in picking your next font for whatever you may need it for!
Sarah McMahon www.modernsoutherner.com


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The Wide Border
The double border on either side of the grass path is planted with a mixture of shrubs, small trees and herbaceous plants. The main colour tones in this summer border are pinks, mauve and purple with abundant grey foliage. The smaller portico overlooking this border was added in the 1920s by the Muirs. Several clumps of the 'Burning Bush' Dictamnus albus purpureus are to be found. On a still summer evening one can ignite their oily seed heads in a spectacular pyrotechnic display without harming the plant.


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For my class year, we don't have school on fridays, however there are some, lots, TONS of homework to do. So the weekend won't really be a weekend for anyone especially in the final stretch of the semester. As for today it was forecast to be raining, low ceilings, and strong winds the whole day. Usually the schedule would be cleared off the night before if the weather forecast is this bad, but today for some reason it wasn't. So people were actually "forced" to go wake up early in the morning just to cancel their flights. It is quite sad actually, and I know how it feels because it has happened to me plenty of times.
So with the rainy weather for the whole day, I figured to just stay home and try and get some work done. I was supposed to go on the simulator at the airport to practice but the laziness bug kicked in plus I didn't even want to travel (via Public Transportation) in this wet and windy weather (whoa alliteration). So instead it's me, my laptop, the internet, and lots and lots of typing for today.
I woke up feeling a little bit sick, with a bit of cold so I'm beside the tissue box once again. As I was on my way down the stairs for lunch, I figured I'd bring my laptop down to try and do some multi-tasking. So with me, tissue box, laptop, and wireless mouse. As I was about to take my second step down the stairs I was also trying to click on something with the wireless mouse...and I slip and fall on my back hard down the stairs. I think part of me inside was still trying to prevent damage to my laptop, talk about selflessness eh.
So as I reach the bottom of the stairs, I slowly put my laptop down and lie down in pain and agony of what just happened to me. I think for like a few seconds I couldn't even breathe, and for the next 5 minutes I couldn't move. My brother, who was in the basement heard my screaming and the loud noise of my epic fall (fail too), he comes up and tells me not to move and starts asking me where it hurts (he's gonna be a firefighter). After a while, I'm on my feet, but my neck and back up until now, still aches.Lesson learned: don't click on anything while travelling down the stairs with laptop.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators decided to rein in local governments by approving a bill Wednesday that prevents cities and counties from passing their own anti-discrimination rules. The legislation, if enacted, would deal a blow to the LGBT movement after success with protections in cities across the country.
North Carolina legislators decided to rein in local governments by approving a bill Wednesday that prevents cities and counties from passing their own anti-discrimination rules.
North Carolina's governor, Republican Pat McCrory, signed the bill into law Wednesday evening.
The legislation deals a blow to the LGBT movement after success with protections in cities across the country.
The Republican-controlled General Assembly took action after the city of Charlotte recently approved a broad anti-discrimination measure that allows transgender people to use the restroom aligned with their gender identity.
The Senate voted for the measure hours after the House had already passed it by a wide margin. The vote was 32-0 in the Senate, after Democratic senators walked out in protest, according to The Charlotte Observer.
Republicans and their allies have said intervening is necessary to protect the safety of women and children. There have been arguments that any man — perhaps a sex offender — could enter a woman's restroom or locker room simply by calling himself transgender.
"It's common sense — biological men should not be in women's showers, locker rooms and bathrooms," said GOP Rep. Dean Arp of Monroe before the chamber voted 84-24 for the legislation after nearly three hours of debate.
Representatives for gay rights groups said the legislation demonizes the community and espouses bogus claims about increasing the risk of sexual assaults. They say the bill will deny lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people essential protections needed to ensure they can get a hotel room, hail a taxi or dine at a restaurant without fear.
"Charlotte's law is not unusual, unique or radical," said Chris Sgro, executive director of Equality North Carolina. "A special session to deal with such an ordinance is radical, unique and unusual."
GOP leaders scheduled the one-day session at the cost of $42,000 because Charlotte's ordinance was set to take effect April 1. Otherwise, the legislature wouldn't have returned until late April.
The bill would bar local governments statewide from prohibiting discrimination in public places based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It directs all public schools, government agencies and public college campuses to require bathrooms or locker rooms be designated for use only by people based on their biological sex.
Transgender people who have transitioned to the opposite sex wouldn't be affected if they get their birth certificate changed.
Democrats said the bill makes North Carolina less inclusive and interferes with local governments. They say the state could also risk billions in federal education dollars with the school policy.
"This is really not about bathrooms," said Democratic Rep. Rodney Moore of Charlotte. "This is about fear."
Madeline Goss, a transgender woman from Raleigh, told a House committee she grew up in western North Carolina but had to leave because she was bullied mercilessly there. LGBT protections, Goss said, make it safer for her to live and allow her to the restroom where she feels most comfortable.
"I can't use the men's room. I won't go back to the men's room. It is unsafe for me there. People like me die in there," Goss said.
Chloe Jefferson, 16, a private school student in Greenville, 85 miles east of Raleigh, told the committee she's worried without legislative action, girls would soon have males changing their clothes in front of them.
"I think everyone has the freedom to believe in what they want," Jefferson said. "But they shouldn't change the laws for a small number of students that punish and single out the rest of us."
In a video, Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper, who is running for governor against McCrory, called Wednesday's actions "shameful" and "unprecedented" and said they could hurt the state's economy.
Russell Peck, the governor's campaign manager, in turn accused Cooper of supporting "forcing women and young girls to use the same restrooms and locker rooms as grown men."
Legislation requiring transgender students to use bathrooms corresponding with their birth gender have failed recently. South Dakota's legislature failed to override Gov. Dennis Daugaard's veto and a similar bill in Tennessee bill died Tuesday.
The North Carolina bill also would also make clear local governments can't require area businesses to pay workers above the current minimum wage, with some exceptions.
Associated Press writer Emery P. Dalesio contributed to this report.


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Published at Sunday, July 21st, 2019 - 15:36:46 PM. Vanity. By Pansy Chaussée.
Choose the material used in manufacturing the vanities with care. Wood is a traditional material, but today glass bathroom vanities are becoming very popular. Although glass looks delicate, thanks to the technological up gradations, they are no longer that fragile. Therefore, in acquiring a glass vanity you not only import an understated elegance into your bathroom, but also can remain assured what you have acquired is something durable and strong. Only thing that is required is to set it at the right place, or it will lose all its shine. Set the background right.
When selecting the items for your bathroom, it is fun to experiment with different styles. However, you need to restrict your desires and choose the best bathroom items. The designs are equally important as the bedroom or hall designs. So, give it your best shot when you are designing the bathroom. Most people are sick and tired of the old fashioned white cabinets and sinks; they want something different these days. These days, stylish and elegant vanities are in vogue.
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The Nation of Conversation has a TON of wrestling news to cover and memories to enjoy.
First: Why did chinless-hero James Ellsworth get a huge win over WWE Champion AJ Styles? And why is everyone on the team totally on board for it?
What's the best wrestling video game of all time? Is WWE overusing the Hell in a Cell match concept? What did the group think of, 'No Mercy,' the second Smackdown-exclusive Pay-per-view of the modern era?
Plus: There's all sorts of rumors that the WWE Network may introduce a brand new tiered-pricing model. We'll break down what each level could include and whether or not we think it's best for business.
Hosted by Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Mike Eagle
Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.
The three count:
Danielle put over Kevin Owens roasting a heckler.
Mike put over James Ellsworth wrestling AJ Styles this week on Smackdown.
Hal put over The Miz praising the Intercontinental Championship.
If you wanna talk about more wrestling throughout the week be sure to join us on Facebook or @TightsFights on Twitter.
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By Marc Lee
This Oregon-based company specializes in a variety of products that are used in the medical, aerospace and cannabis oil production industries. More specifically, they make vacuum ovens, forced air ovens and vacuum pumps.
Vacuum ovens are a must in the medical, aerospace and electronic industries, as well as a big part of cannabis products manufacturing. The manufacturing process for plastics such as catheters, artificial joints and heart valves, requires that they be put through a controlled low temperature/low pressure vacuum to purge leftover contaminants. The vacuum oven removes contaminants that otherwise would leach into patient's bodies.
Another example of the conventional use of the vacuum oven is the manufacture of circuit boards and other electronics. These products are made of a heat-sensitive material that will melt in a standard convection oven. Using a vacuum oven—with its low pressure and low temperature—maintains perfect conditions and just the right temperature for curing epoxies and ensuring that water is removed before the boards go to the next phase of the manufacturing process.
The aerospace industry also uses these ovens to simulate the vacuum of space. Before launching items into space, engineers need to know how different chemical compositions react when subjected to the high-vacuum environment of space. The chemical substances in a space-like vacuum begin to off-gas. These gases can cause corrosion on the spacecraft and condensation in equipment or even a fire. To prevent this, everything must first be processed through a vacuum oven.
In the cannabis oil manufacturing industry,solvents and water must be removed without overheating the product. By reducing the pressure in a vacuum oven, the solvents and water can transition to a gas and can be pulled out of the chamber without damaging the product—leaving pure, stabilized oil.
Forced air ovens differ from conventional ovens because the heat is distributed evenly by a fan and a blower. All this is hooked up to a sensor that can detect the temperature difference in your oven and adjust the fan speed accordingly, so a nice even heat is maintained throughout the oven.
Another new technology emerging in the cannabis oil industry is the desiccant box. This product is being used for storing oil. The box can be backfilled with nitrogen (an inert gas), which prevents the oil and terpenes from oxidizing. This allows for longer, more stable storage of oils.
Terpene traps are also becoming mainstream in this industry, allowing processors to reclaim unused terpenes during the reclamation process. This also saves on pump life by limiting the amount that gets passed through in the process. Terpenes are valuable and expensive, ranging to upward of $120 a gram in some markets. This product is an efficient leap for the oil business.
Another great technology that has emerged recently is lab armor beads. They are made of aluminum alloy that can be used in the place of ice. Being able to be heated or frozen, they maintain their temperature twice as long as regular ice. The beads prevent water from being reintroduced to the product, as well as preventing bacterial contamination that may occur with ice. No more need to constantly monitor the water and ice levels. These beads can go down to -80℃ and up to more than 200℃. They last forever when maintained and are 100% recyclable.
Cascade Botanical Sciences has also been working with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, a company that is known for gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Their product attaches to the exhaust on an oven and allows for real-time monitoring of the butane or propane level. It alerts you when the gas level is acceptable, so there is no wasted oven time or guesswork. Shimadzu sends technicians out with every order to help with setup and thoroughly teach about the functionality of their products.
Dan and his team have a passion for pushing the boundaries of the industry. Their great products and more are online at CascadeSciences.com.


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Nothing makes we Pakistani girls happier when some imported beauty brand or product reaches the local market of Pakistan and just a few days back the much raved Loreal Pure Mud Mask reached our local website Daraz.pk with an enormous difference of price. We have been paying for this mask double the price all these years through pre-orders. So I ordered this mask the same day it got released in Pakistan. You can now imagine my excitement.
I always heard some amazing reviews about this mask and as you all know I am a skin care freak and thought I would give it a try and will share my reviews with you all. So firstly I would like to appreciate Daraz.pk for their excellent service for delivering my order the very next day.
The first thing which attracted me about the mask was how people always compared this with the GlamGlow mask as they share first three same ingredients which are (Water, Montmorillonite, Kaolin) The 2 weird names which you can see are different types of muds. So yeah I was more excited for Loreal's mask as they share same ingredients but an unbelievable price difference which was amazing.
Anyways coming to the review
Packaging: The first thing is the packaging which was pretty impressive, comes with a thick glass jar which is presentable too at the same time. So as you open the jar you see a nice think shiny textured mask which is really tempting. So once I dipped my fingers in and applied it on my face it felt heavenly due to the perfumed fragrance it had, I know this strong fragrance must be irritating for few people but for me something which smells good is the best things I could ask from beauty products. I literally LOUVED the fragrance and even if you can bare just a few minutes then you must cause the fragrance fades away in a couple of minutes.
Application: The mask glides on your skin like butter on a toast so easy and effortlessly. You do not get any patchiness it breaks down quickly covering your skin with the least amount of product so that means the jar will last for a good amount of applications.
According to the instructions and having very sensitive skin you have to leave the mask for around 10 to 15 minutes which is exactly when your mask dries up turns into light gray color and gets stiff for what the masks are known for. So after a few minutes, you could visibly see the mask getting into your pores. Which is a pure proof of deep cleansing.
Results: I rinsed the mask with lukewarm water and it rinses away very easily and smoothly which is really good as you don't get to rub your skin much or you have to face any mess. So right after the wash, you do see a visible change to your skin. Your skin feels tight, clean, fresh with smoother complexion.
So for me, the mask really did well and good. I had satisfactory results. The only con I feel is, it leaves the skin to the dry side and doesn't give a glow. It's like a pale clean detoxed skin. But the results completely justifies the price. It's even a lot cheaper than my previous masks which I have been using. So I guess its worth every penny and I am really glad to purchase it. Actually, I'll be repurchasing it definitely.
And here's the highly demanded review for you all, I hope it helps you take the right decision.
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Cirago Makes Branded Debut
Mountain View, Calif. - Cirago International, an OEM marketer of consumer electronics and PC peripherals, is making its branded debut in North America with portable AV products.
Its first Cirago-branded North American product is the three-in-one Marvel 128MB MP3 portable, which also serves as a voice recorder and USB data-storage drive at an everyday $129. It's available to retailers, e-tailers, and catalogers through Canadian hardware distributor ASI Partners and computer reseller Metro Business Systems in the Northeast.
The device will be followed by other MP3 players and MPEG4 AV portables, the first targeted for year-end availability. The company also plans low-end portable audio products for the drug/grocery channel and low-cost organizers with retails for less than $20.
Cirago's parent, Cirago International of Hong Kong, was founded in 1996 to market CE and computer peripherals on an OEM basis. The company buys the designs from a Chinese factory and markets them to branded suppliers. 'We appear as seamless from the factory as the American arm,' a spokesman said. Cirago is the factory's exclusive North American and European partner, he added.
Cirago president Patrick Lo was formerly R&D manager for Creative Labs.
The thumb-sized Marvel provides 12 hours of playback on one AAA battery and features drag-and-drop file transfer, blue back-lit LCD, and ability to store video, images and other data from a PC.


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What Neil deGrasse Tyson has learned from standup comediansJay Welch writes in: "I was reading an interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson on Vox where he talks about handheld vs lavalier mics, and I thought it was an interesting snippet that might fit well on Sandpaper Suit. Thought I'd pass it along. Interesting way to think about the mic that we don't hear often."
Todd VanDerWerff: What have you learned in working with stand-up comedians that you've taken into your own speaking gigs?
Neil deGrasse Tyson: [...] [W]hat I get from comedians are things like timing and how we know that one word is funnier than another word. It could be simple things like, does the word rhyme with some other word you just used or little things that I see them invoke in their craft.
At a minimum, for example, the host might say, "Would you like a lavalier mic?" [a small microphone usually clipped to one's clothing] and I say, "No, I want a handheld mic." Have you ever offered a lavalier mic to a stand-up comedian? No, they want the handheld mic. The handheld mic is a prop, it's a tool, it's a device. Your imagination can make it something in the moment.
Related: I think it's weird that late night spots are often the first time a comic tells jokes without holding a mic.
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Just curious about the Eye of the Sahara.
After watching Symbols of an Alien Sky part 2....I came across an image of the Eye of the Sahara.
Having a background working with plasma torches for plasma spray...I couldn't help but notice the uncanny resemblance to the Eye of the Sahara and the tip of a used cathode....absolutely shocked me.


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The following is an exercise from Stein's Real Analysis (ex. 10 Chapter 1). I know it should be easy but I am somewhat confused at this point; it mostly consists of providing the Cantor-like construction for continuous functions on the interval $[0,1]$ whose pointwise limit is not Riemann integrable.
So, let $C'$ be a closed set so that at the $k$th stage of the construction one removes $2^{k-1}$ centrally situated open intervals each of length $l^{k}$ with $l_{1}+\ldots+2^{k-1}l_{k}<1$; in particular, we know that the measure of $C'$ is strictly positive. Now, let $F_{1}$ denote a piece-wise linear and continuous function on $[0,1]$ with $F_{1}=1$ in the complement of the first interval removed in the consutrction of $C'$, $F_{1}=0$ at the center of this interval, and $0 \leq F_{1}(x) \leq 1$ for all $x$. Similarly, construct $F_{2}=1$ in the complement of the intervals in stage two of the construction of $C'$, with $F_{2}=0$ at the center of these intervals, and $0 \leq F_{2} \leq 1$, and so on, and let $f_{n}=F_{1}\cdot \ldots F_{n}$.
Now, obviously $f_{n}(x)$ converges to a limit say $f(x)$ since it is decreasing and bounded and $f(x)=1$ if $x \in C'$; so in order to show that $f$ is discontinuous at every point of $C'$, one should show that there is a sequence of points $x_{n}$ so that $x_{n} \rightarrow x$ and $f(x_{n})=0$; I can't see this, so any help is welcomed, thanks a lot!


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The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has set out measures to provide concrete support to institutions and projects in Africa to help mitigate the impact of the prevailing financial crisis in it's Regional Member Countries (RMCs).
These measures are contained in a policy document titled: "Bank Response to the Economic Impact of the Financial Crisis", approved by the board of directors of the bank last Wednesday in Tunis.
The response comprises four initiatives to be considered together — Emergency Liquidity Facility, Trade Finance Initiative, and Framework for Accelerated Resource Transfer of African Development Fund (ADF) Resources to eligible countries and enhanced Policy Advisory Support.
The Emergency Liquidity Facility (ELF) with a provisional US$ 1.5 billion, in the short-term, will enable the bank to disburse resources in a fast and flexible manner to enable eligible recipients to rapidly meet the urgent, unforeseen and short-term financing needs.
The US$ 1 billion Trade Finance Initiative (TFI), will be implemented in phases as the bank strengthens its capacity in this regard, with the launch, of a first phase new Line of Credit for Trade Finance (TI LOC) of US$500 million which will enable commercial banks and development finance institutions in Africa to use AfDB resources to help trade financing operations.
In line with the measures, support to low-income borrowers of ADF's concessional resources will be provided in the form of budget support to offset budget deficits due to falling commodity prices, declining exports, worsening terms of trade and infrastructure financing in key long-term projects.
To enhance its advisory support to the RMCs, the bank will continue to deepen its analysis of the impact of the crisis to develop appropriate policy responses at the national and regional levels.
This response is largely based on the conclusions of African Finance Ministers Conference held in Tunis, Tunisia , in November last year on AfDB's initiative. Its content reflects real needs and demands, and it takes into account actions by the bank's partners.
The combination of instruments such as those proposed - and working in close concert with other development partners - would make it possible to tackle the most important steps: fast-tracking support to eligible low-income countries in need of it, keeping trade moving, providing liquidity, helping the institution's RMCs stay the course of sound policy frameworks and filling financing gaps in key infrastructure projects.
"These proposals reflect what we know at this stage and are an attempt to meet a part of the needs, because the needs are larger and will, in all probability, grow.
The bank's response provides for a review of the instruments based on market developments, risk implications and tenor of the crisis from time to time.
The first review will take place in six months or earlier, if circumstances warrant it", AfDB Vice President Mandla Gantsho, who chaired the Financial Crisis Management Group within the bank, said.


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Since cancelling her endless touring last year I wondered what Charli might be up to next. Last year's collaborations with SOPHIE have resulted in some finished work finally being released, and it's pretty stunning. Plus, she has taken business into her own hands and started a label, Vroom Vroom. She's a Bosslady now, and I think that was a really good move on her part.
In this new song, you can really sense the collaboration of the pair. The arrangement and treatment of how the song comes across is pure SOPHIE, while the sassy lyrics and harmonic content is very Charli indeed.
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Charli XCX - "Trophy."
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September Girls - "Love No One."
New single by September Girls from their upcoming album, Age of Indignation, due for release April 8th, 2016. It looks like it was filmed in a church, or a castle, it has black nail polish, and vaguely occult stuff, so that's all good with me:
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Location: Indah Jaya Recreational Club, Jalan Lintas Selatan, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah
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Price:15 ringgits per entrance (approx £3). Month for 110
Like the look of this gym? If you want to stay nearby then you can check out the links to hotels within walking distance at the end of this article.
Review: I actually found the Indah Jaya Recreational Club whilst driving back to our hotel after going to visit the Sun Bear Sanctuary in Sepilok. This is one of the gyms in this part of Borneo that doesn't actually show up on Google maps, which is strange since it's large, well equipped, sports centre, with modern equipment, tennis courts and even a swimming pool.
So I got Emily to park the car and went in to have a look around. She was super happy about that. Despite it being the middle of the day on a Wednesday, the gym was busy and had a buzzing atmosphere. There were personal trainers with their clients and groups of friends working out together.
The gym is split across several different rooms, all with floor to ceiling glass windows looking out onto the jungle surrounding the gym. It actually makes for a very cool training environment. The gym itself was well stocked with decent equipment from a number of different manufacturers and plenty of free weights, including:
- Dumbbells up to 50kg
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Despite being split into several different sections, the gym is big and air conditioned throughout. It has also invested in the latest training modalities, including an outdoor area for battle ropes and kettle bells of all sizes.
The gym does have changing rooms, lockers and even a small sports shop on site. Whilst I was here I didn't see any supplements for sale, so you will want to bring along your own protein and a sweat towel. As well as a small sports shop, there is also a karaoke bar above the gym, if you fancy a post workout sing-along.
The gym is pretty far from the centre of town, so you will probably need to rent a car or a bike if you are going to train here. Grab and Uber do operate in Malaysian Borneo, but I wouldn't rely on them to get you home from this location. Arrange a pick up for when you are done to make sure you get back!
Who is this gym for? This was very much a gym for the local population, but don't let that put you off. Whilst I was here I saw men and women training together. Malaysians are a lovely people and everyone that I have met here has been friendly and welcoming. That being said, Malaysia is a largely Muslim and conservative country, so you may want to take that into consideration when choosing your gym attire.
Tips: As well as a gym there are lots of other sports facilities here, including tennis courts or even a pretty nice pool. If you are looking for somewhere to practice your forehand then this may be the place for you.
Nearby Hotels:
$ – Prima B&B Hostel:Prima B&B Hostel: From £10
$$ – The Mark's Lodge: From £20
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As the snow and ice from the second big snowstorm of the season slowly melts (and a third storm is rumored to be on the way) the debate on climate change has been rekindled once again. Whether you agree that global warming is a threat to our planet or not, I think you'll enjoy Winters Past.
This new audio project is brought to you by the husband/wife team of Josie Holtzman, a sound artist and former producer on WNPR's Where We Live, and Isaac Kestenbaum, a writer and audio producer who works at StoryCorps. Released almost episodically these "soundwalks" are best heard in specific places while walking. For folks who don't have access to or interest in venturing out into the icy environs described in the "The River" or "Everywhere," you can still enjoy these ambient narratives that take you back-and-forth between the past, the present and the future.
The project is supported by Invoking the Pause, an environmental grants program advancing public awareness about climate change, but again there is something here for even the staunchest climate change denier. Listening to "The River" I could feel the anticipation and excitement of charging down the Hudson in an ice yacht. I smiled as I listened to "Everywhere" and imagined rushing naked from a makeshift sauna out onto an icy pond. Both stories explore the rapidly changing environment but they also hone in on small moments of wonder and anticipation while documenting kinships and traditions that may only blossom in the cold.
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My mom, sister and I started with pedicures at the spa at the Gaylord Texan. After which we went back to the room and got ready.
The rest of the girls started showing up and after noshing on some cheese, fruit and these AMAZING sopapilla cheesecakes with some wine, it was time for the games my sister had planned: How Well Do You Know the Bachelorette? and Decorate the Panties game. I think the first one is self-explanatory. For the second game, white cotton panties and markers were passed around. The girls were instructed to decorate them and then I modeled each pair and we picked a winner - which I wore outside my jeans for pretty much the rest of the night. Some of my favorites:
- I'll look better on the floor
- [Front] The Honey Pot, [Back] Do Not Enter
- Property of DF's Athletic Department
After dinner we headed to the Glass Cactus, the club at the Gaylord Texan. And then it was just drinking and dancing. During the band's breaks between sets, the club had dancers that dance up on stage or on a ledge behind the booths. At one point, one of the dancers invited me up to dance on the ledge with her. And of course I had to go. She had been turning away every other woman. So I danced on top of a table.
And then there were the two drunk guys in the shuttle on the way back to the hotel who tried to convince me not to get married.
All in all, a GREAT night. And no, I didn't get sick. Thankfully.