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61 Thanon Witthayu, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
1031 Thanon Phloen Chit, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
12 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
494 Thanon Ploenchit, Bangkok, Thailand 10330
1/4 Soi 3 Nananua, Thanon Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand
222 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Sanambin Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Suvarnabhumi Airport999 Bangna - TradRacha Thewa Bang Phli DistrictSamut Prakan 10540Thailand
Rama IV Road, Bangkok, Thailand
6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Rd, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
33/1 Soi Sukhumvit 38 Bangkok Phra Khanong 10110 Thailand
Vajira Hospital 295 Ratchasima Rd, Dusit, Thailand
Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
61 Thanon Witthayu, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
1031 Thanon Phloen Chit, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
22 ถนน หลังสวน Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
745/52 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
745/52 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
463-495 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Soi Silom 22, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Thanon Kamphaeng Phet 7, Khwaeng Bang Kapi, Khet Huai Khwang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310, Thailand
Haroon Masjid 25 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
705 S Sathon Rd, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand
Sri Lanka is an island paradise, surrounded by the Indian Ocean boasting of rich nature, wildlife and culture. A lot of tourists head over to the sea side towns or the hill country, but its commercial capital has much to offer as well.With 5.6 million making up its population, this rising cosmopolitan city is quickly making its mark on the international map. Skyscrapers, luxury hotels, a new harbour port, however, Colombo's charm doesn't lie in these modern buildings, it can be found in the beautiful colonial era buildings and it's people - a melting pot of ethnicities and cultures which gives the city it's character.Historical or otherwise, Colombo is a kaleidoscope of activity. Being the commercial centre of the Island, it attracts everyone and has something for anyone! From street food to art and music – this is a city that will not bore you.Here are 5 interesting things you can experience in Colombo, keep reading! 1. The Gangaramaya Temple Credit: @GangaramayaTemple on FacebookStarting at the heart of Colombo, this temple is full of character with interesting things to see. The Temple is over 150 years old, and is the perfect place to head to if you want to escape the din of the city.You will be greeted by a row of golden statues at the entrance, and once inside get ready to be swept away by the temple's charm. The Temple houses a museum of artefacts that you won't find at any other temple – quirky statues and ornaments, old coins, rare artwork and a lot more. You will also find a collection of vintage cars, gifted to the Chief Monk at the time.The Seemamalakaya found on the Beira Lake is a part of the Gangaramaya Temple. Designed by the renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa in 1979, it was built as an assembly hall for monks. The floating structure offers incredible views of the surrounding city from the lake and makes for some incredible photos.You have to purchase a ticket at the gates and remove your shoes before entering the Temple. They provide a separate and safe place for you to keep your shoes till you pick them up at the end of the tour.A peculiar temple but with lots of charm! It will definitely leave you with a sense of wonderment.Address: 61 Sri Jinarathana Road, Colombo 2 Website: http://gangaramaya.com/Operating hours: 6:00AM to 10:00PM (Daily) 2. Dutch Hospital – Shopping Precinct Credit: @DutchHospital on FacebookDutch hospital is a colonial era building refurbished into a shopping complex with restaurants and cafes – it has a little bit of everything.If you are in Colombo and want to cool off and relax for a bit after all that walking, Dutch Hospital is the place to be. There's a myriad of restaurants and cafes, but a must try is the Ministry of Crab which serves authentic Sri Lankan Crab dishes – you will not experience this taste anywhere else.You will also find a Spa Ceylon branch, a luxury spa specialising in using aryuvedic healing techniques to soothe the body. You can even purchase natural beauty products and get a massage to ease your aching feet.There's also an Art and Jazz Festival as well as a Street Food Festival hosted annually so if you are in town during that time do try to pop in. These festivals are great for families on holiday in the city.Be aware that there are also pubs and bars at the venue which serve alcoholic drinks, however you can easily find non-alcoholic drinks almost anywhere.Bonus tip: The Dutch Hospital is very close to the hotel strip on Galle Road so don't forget to check out hotels like The Kingsbury and, Galle Face Hotel – it overlooks the Galle Face Green, a great spot to enjoy the sunset from and has some great street food stalls.Address: Hospital St, Colombo 1Operating hours: 10:00AM to 10:00PM (Daily) 3. Shopping Credit: @colombocitycentre on InstagramShopping and eating makes up an important part of Colombo life, there are plenty of high end stores and shopping malls as well as numerous restaurants!As there are many places to shop in Colombo, there are a lot of seasonal sales in the city, so if you are a shopping addict – Colombo is definitely the place to be! Also, if you are looking for places to eat in Colombo there are a lot of options – Upali's for Sri Lankan cuisine, The Bay Leaf for Authentic Italian and Black Cat Cafe for good coffee amongst many others, just Google and you will be spoilt for choice.Note: According to the workers at Black Cat Cafe, they are unable to confirm if everything on the menu is halal. Hence, we advice that you consume at your own discretion.Head over to the newly opened Colombo City Centre for a more high end shopping experience which houses international brands like Armani Exchange, Swarovski, U.S. Polo Assn. and more! They also feature local high end brands, boutiques and, stores like Odel and Aviraté. If you want to watch the latest blockbuster head over to the multiplex cinema and grab a bite at the food court – The FoodStudio - which serves a variety of cuisines.If you want a real Colombo experience hop on a tuk tuk and head to Pettah. A labyrinthine mix of wholesale shops, historical sites and cheap eateries serving authentic Lankan streetfood – the language spoken here is haggling and it will make for a more thrilling experience.When in Pettah you have to try a Faluda – perfect for people with a sweet tooth (Sri Lankans love their sweets) or if you are more health conscious opt for a Thambili (Coconut water) – nature's isotonic drink – these can be found on almost every street corner. You don't have to worry about not being able to find Halal food because most of the restaurants and eateries are owned by Muslims, since they make a better part of the Pettah community. Almost all restaurants, cafes and hotels are Muslim-friendly as Sri Lanka has a population of about 1.9 million Muslims. 4. Festivals Credit: @cinnamonlifecolombo on Facebook Sri Lanka is a melting pot of different cultures and religions, and Colombo is the epicentre.There are many cultural and religious festivals you can witness while in Colombo. One of the biggest festivals is the Vesak Poya holiday, the Buddhist festival of lights which brings everyone together to enjoy beautiful light and lantern displays, as well as pandols. The Sinhala Tamil New Year is also a major festival enjoyed by all ethnicities and religions; it is similar to a spring festival which celebrates the new harvest of the season. Deepavali, which is the Hindu festival of lights is also a event that should not be missed.Apart from the religious or cultural festivals, Colombo hosts many festivals pertaining to art, music and street food.Be sure to head to the festival hot-spots like Dutch Hospital which hosts an exciting Art and Jazz Festival, Green Path for Foodies On The Street - a festival dedicated to street food and also the many free film and cultural festivals hosted by the different international embassies and organizations in the country. The city also holds music festivals like the Cinnamon Life Colombo Music Festival.Colombo also hosts many shopping festivals, with the largest being the CMB Shopping Festival held annually at the BMICH. Find clothes, accessories and many other things for competitive prices. Colombo is fast becoming a top shopping destination like Bangkok and Dubai, so remember to add Colombo to your list. 5. Food Credit: @mydinemore on FacebookLast but not least, everyone's favourite part about travelling - food. Colombo offers many options for places to eat and drink; almost all restaurants, cafes and, hotels are Muslim-friendly or Halal certified, as Sri Lanka has a population of about 1.9 million Muslims.You can choose between a range of expensive or cheap eateries. One of the budget friendly local fast food joints in Colombo is Dinemore, that serves up a variety of dishes, their most famous being their submarine - the restaurant chain is Halal certified. It's the perfect spot to grab a quick bite and escape the Colombo heat. You can find branches in Colombo 2, 3 and 6.Real Lankan street food is hidden in Pettah. A Pettah staple is Faluda – perfect for people with a sweet tooth (Sri Lankans love their sweets) or if you are more health conscious opt for a Thambili (Coconut water) – nature's isotonic drink – these can be found on almost every street corner. Try the many types of Achcharu and the local cotton candy - Bombai Motai.You don't have to worry about not being able to find Halal food, most of the restaurants and eateries are owned by Muslims as they make a better part of the Pettah community.Travelling in Colombo is very affordable!Bus tickets are very cheap, also with the advent of Pick Me and Uber, you can easily get around the city!Tip: avoid normal meter tuks that don't belong to any taxi service company which may charge more, always opt for Pick Me or Uber or any other private taxi company.Now you know what to do and where to be in this fun, fast growing city! Put on your shades, hop in a tuk tuk and enjoy Colombo!...
"Verily I am Allah: there is no god but I: so serve thou Me, (only) and establish regular prayer for celebrating My praise." (Taha, 14) As a Muslim, it is our obligatory to pray to Allah five times a day. During our travels or vacation, there is no excuse for us to leave the regular prayer. If you're looking for a heart fulfilling holiday, why not visit some mosques during your trip? The Malang city in East Java Province will be a great place to explore. Here are three incredible mosques you should never miss! Malang Jami' Grand Mosque According to a source, the Malang Jami' Grand Mosque was constructed since 1890. Then the second phase of construction started on 15 March 1903 and finished on 13 September 1903. Currently, the mosque is in the form of a square with a steel structure. The original building is still preserved until today. Located in the Malang town center, this modern mosque has two green towers, adding to the dashing appearance of the mosque. Within the mosque you can see the authentic architecture started from the wood ceiling to wooden pillars, creating a sacred atmosphere. Locals don't only come here for prayers but to also spend some time here leisurely. You can also play around with the water fountain, have a small picnic, or chase the doves around you. It is a safe and perfect area for you and your family. Malang Jami' Grand Mosque is also a perfect place to take Instagrammable photos. The area surrounding the mosque is also a symbol of religious tolerance since it is near with Catholic church. Address: Jalan Merdeka Barat No. 3, Kauman, Malang City Tiban Mosque Credit: @muzamil_masrom on Instagram You will feel like in Bangkok once you see this mosque. The Tiban Mosque is famous for its Thai-inspired architecture and for its thousand doors. Rumour has it that the mosque magically appears out of thin air! Some of the locals in the area still believe in such a rumor. However, according to Mohamad Yasik, a representative of the mosque, this building was built with the help of Islamic boarding school students. If you're visiting this mosque, make sure to remember which door you came from and always keep your children close to you as the doors in here can get pretty confusing. In the first floor, there is an aquarium hall with exhibit variety of freshwater fish such as freshwater sharks, pomfret and wild arapaima. While, on the eighth floor, you can buy lots of souvenirs, clothing, and accessories in the shopping center. Address: Jalan Anggur, Turen, Malang Salman Al Farisi Mosque, The Taj Mahal of Malang Credit: @ady_april on Instagram Moving on to another destination in Malang, you can now imaging that you are in India when visiting the Salman Al Farisi Mosque. The architecture is almost similar to the Taj Mahal. This mosque has eight towers on each side and also three huge domes in the middle. Address: Jalan Raya Karang Ampel, Dau, Malang And there you go! The Top 3 Mosques in Malang, Indonesia, that you can't miss! Be sure to get a few snaps of the mosques and share it with us by tagging @halaltrip on your social media platforms!...
No more rushing for classes or staying up late to complete your assignments before their deadlines. You are finally out of college and it's time to celebrate with a well-deserved break! So what could be better than an unforgettable post-graduation trip with your buddies? Maybe you have exhausted your expenses for college fees or student loans and travel is the last thing on your mind. However, we have listed out some fun places to visit that won't cause much damage to your wallet while still having a good time if you wisely balance out your expenses. 13 New Experiences To Try In 2019! 1. Thailand There are many great reasons to visit Thailand that range from delectable cuisines to fascinating sights and a rich culture - not to mention breathtakingly beautiful islands to explore. Some of the best places to travel to with your friends include the islands of Phi Phi and Krabi, especially for snorkeling in the turquoise waters or catching that gorgeous sunset on a beautiful beach. In Bangkok, you can also visit those famous floating markets and admire the beautiful temples including Wat Arun to take in the city and really explore the local culture. The best part is that you can find reasonably priced accommodation and cheap, delicious places offering a variety of seafood and vegetarian delights if Halal options are not available. When it comes to getting around, it's better to stick with public transports or travel by train to save your cash for fun activities. 2. Bali Bali is the ideal getaway with its lush tropical greenery and gorgeous beaches where you can take some memorable photos with your friends. Whether you go trekking up Mount Batur, island hopping or enjoy some swimming and snorkeling - there is no doubt you are in for an enjoyable time. Additionally, head down to the famous Waterbom Bali park for a thrilling day out. You can get beautiful accommodation options for great prices when you travel with friends. You can also get your money's worth by trying out the local cuisines especially if you stick to warungs that provide Halal food options. 3. Malaysia Spectacular sights and delicious street food are just some of the reasons why Malaysia would be among the best places to visit. You can find reasonably cheap accommodation and amazing Halal food options and you can shop for anything! You must climb up Petronas Tower to see Kuala Lumpur in all its glory and take some unforgettable photos. There is something for everyone in Malaysia - if you prefer an exhilarating time, consider an engaging trek up Mount Kinabalu or spend the day at the Sunway Lagoon theme park. However, if your group is looking for a beach getaway, take a trip to Pulau Besar and Pulau Kecil islands and get away from the city bustle. 4. Vietnam Vietnam is known as a budget travelers paradise that is just great for backpackers and those who are looking for excellent destinations at a lower cost. It's not hard to find cheap accommodation options and it is also affordable to travel around the main towns when you need to go sight-seeing. Unfortunately, there are only a few Halal food options in most areas, but there are plenty of vegetarian and seafood options everywhere. Some fun places to visit include the famous Ha Long Bay which is great for hiking, scuba diving, and even kayaking. Take some awesome photos of their unique limestone cliffs during the sunset while you're there. We would recommend you to explore the fascinating culture of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon as well to have an unforgettable post-grad trip. 5. Costa Rica A trip to Costa Rica would certainly be an unforgettable one! You can swim at some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, go zip lining above lush tropical forests and even take a laid-back coffee tour after all the excitement. Do drop by the Arenal National Park which is known for some excellent hiking spots and the Manuel Antonio National Park where tropical rainforests are framed by sandy beaches. Costa Rica is a the top pick among travelers with a budget due to its affordability when it comes to accommodation. Do note that Halal food will be quite hard to find, but you will have plenty of options for seafood and vegetarian meals. 6. Peru Trekking up Machu Picchu to admire the region's amazing landscape and exploring the ancient Inca trail with a group of buddies sounds pretty appealing doesn't it? Peru is just perfect for an adventurous post-grad trip that are not hard on your budget, especially when it comes to accommodation options and transportation. You will be pleased to know that their delicious local cuisines are pretty affordable too! You can find plenty of seafood or vegetarian options as well. To get a taste of local life, you can explore Peru's capital city, Lima, where you will learn a lot about their culture. You can take a stroll through the intriguing city of Cusco and make a detour to the famous Rainbow Mountains as well. For a unique experience, take a trip to the sparkling blue waters of Lake Titicaca where you can step onto the floating islands made entirely of reeds. 7. Bulgaria Bulgaria is a favorite among backpackers navigating through Europe, mainly because of its affordable accommodation and food as well as its wonderful spots that does not require visitors to spend too much. Sofia is a very beautiful city with interesting museums and galleries - some of the main attractions include the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Rotunda of St. George. You can experience Sofia's landscape by going on a hike at Vitosha Mountain and even enjoy some skiing. You will find a few Halal restaurants in the city centre as well. Bulgaria is also known for its beautiful beaches such as Sunny Beach or Smokinya Beach where you can spend a relaxing day out during your post-graduation trip. Don't hesitate to visit the old Plodiv Town and take some photos at the famous Plovdiv Roman Theater. 8. New Zealand New Zealand is just a stunning place for a roadtrip or backpackers to enjoy the fresh outdoors and take a break from their busy lives. You can preserve your cash since you will be able to find hostels and budget accommodation. There are Halal restaurants in most of the main towns as well. New Zealand is actually an ideal destination for nature lovers who are looking for a budget getaway. You can take a thrilling adventure to Queenstown to explore its natural beauty and rugged landscapes - there is no shortage of activities here from rafting, hiking to cycling, which will be fun if done with a small group. Do visit Rotorua to take a look at their famous geyser, volcanic craters and the beautiful fjords of Milford Sound with your friends. After all the effort you put in for school, you deserve a huge reward and a time away from everything. There is no better way to do it then going on a trip to celebrate with your fellow schoolmates. It's time to pack your bags and go travel! Get more inspiration for your 2019 trips ...
Kuala Lumpur is unlike anywhere else in the world. It is a city where the three main ethnicities Malay, Chinese and Indian people proudly call home. A city where you can find mixed blood everywhere, everyone speaks more than three dialects and even make up our own slang by combining different words from other dialects together. And the local cuisine is a mouth-watering blend of all three cultures, Malaysia Truly Asia! Kuala Lumpur (KL) will completely exceed your expectations. Explore the multicultural city with different languages, cultures, religions, traditions and food mixed together and cohabitate peacefully, seamlessly and really create a diverse culture. Be fascinated by how in one place you can see plenty of mosques, you will also see South Indian Hindu Temples, Chinese temples and Catholic churches in the city that makes it one of the impressive multicultural cities on the planet. Whether you only have a few hours, or trying to explore Kuala Lumpur in 3 days, you can build an awesome itinerary and check out all the top things to do. Here's everything you need to know for the best places to visit and eat in KL! DAY 1 In Kuala Lumpur: Start at the iconic landmark of KLCC #1 Admire Petronas Twin Towers You can't visit KL without checking out the iconic Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC). Majestic by day and sparkling at night, Petronas Twin Towers is jaw-droppingly impressive. Soaring at a height of 451.9 meters, the 88-storey twin structure holds records such as the tallest building in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remains the tallest twin towers in the world. If you are not up for reaching the top, you should at least see it from the ground. #2 See KL from Skybridge Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) & Observation Deck at Level 86 For a perfect view of the KL city, come to the Skybridge and look from the tallest twin towers in the world. The tour will begin with interactive displays that showcase the KLCC journey, from idea to completion. Going up to 170 meters, the futuristic elevator will bring you to the Skybridge, connecting structure between the two towers. Ascend to the observation deck at level 86 in a high speed elevator. From the observation deck, the view of the city is really breathtaking. #3 Stroll the KLCC Park Located at the foot of the giant Petronas Towers, it is the place where you can relax by the lakeside pond, green lawns and admire the city's skyline. Known as KL's most popular park, the 50-acre (20-hectare) park is the city's popular recreation destination for both locals and tourist. A perfect place for families as KLCC Park is child friendly with a well-equipped playground and large children's pool which is perfect for cooling off on a hot day that will keep them busy while you relax. #4 Watch the KLCC Fountain Lake Light Show Get some selfies in front of KL's beautiful fountains. The spectacular dancing water fountain is one of the main highlight of KLCC. Plan to visit these striking fountains at least twice to get the day time and night time view. Certainly the KLCC fountain show will be more magnificent and impressive at night when you can watch both towers are lit with lights and the water fountain in KLCC Park lights up in different colours and dances to the tones of the music. The KLCC fountain light show times are every night at 20:00, 21:00 and 21:45. Watch it as many times as you want. #5 Explore Aquaria KLCC Located within walking distance from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, it is home to over 150 species of marine life. 3 main highlights in Aquaria KLCC are the Oceanarium, live feeding session show and the interactive area known as Touch Pool. Marvel the sea creatures swimming around in one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia! Where to Eat in KLCC & Bukit Bintang? Lunch at Madam Kwan's in KLCC for Malaysian Cuisine Eat Dry Fried Sang Har Egg Noodles at Grandmama's in Pavilion for Malaysian Cuisine Dinner at Umai-Ya in KLCC for Japanese Cuisine Dinner at Isabel Restaurant and Bar in Bukit Bintang for Malaysian Cuisine #DAY 2 In Kuala Lumpur: Uncover KL's Monumental Buildings #6 Visit the Old Colonial Center & Merdeka Square Area It was a love at first sight when you hit the Big Ben of Malaysia. The name of the orange building is Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, an Old Colonial Center. Right across the Malaysia's Big Ben is the actual Merdeka Square. The famous Merdeka Square area is a charming district line with British old colonial buildings. Merdeka Square or Independence Square is an important landmark location in Kuala Lumpur. This is where the Union Jack was lowered and the Malaysian flag was raised for the first time on the 31st August 1957. From that moment, the Malaysian flag proudly flies here on one of the tallest flagpoles in the world at a height of 95 meters. #7 Visit Masjid Wilayah or Federal Mosque You don't need to know any Muslim to visit the mosques. Non-Muslim visitors are welcome to visit the mosque with free tours from 10am to 6pm daily, except on Friday 12pm to 2.30pm. Come to Entrance B and there are volunteers excited to show you around mainly explaining about the architecture, Islamic teachings, Muslim way of life and to answer any questions you might have about the Islamic faith. The Majestic Wilayah Mosque is a blend of Turkish and Malay architectural styles, heavily influenced by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque can hold 17,000 people and the prayer room inside really beautiful. #8 Discover Thean Hou Temple This prominent temple is a huge and important Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur. A massive six-tiered Chinese temple, it is set on a hill and offers wonderful views over Kuala Lumpur. The temple is a blend of Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian elements can be seen from the temple's traditional design featuring majestic pillars, spectacular roofs, carvings and embellishments. During Chinese New Year, tourists make their way to see the temple decked with festive lanterns and lights. #9 Explore Batu Caves Batu Caves is an important religious landmark by Hindus. It is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India and it really does feel like you are stepping into Southern India. Don't forget your hiking shoes to climb up the 272 steps to reach the main temple. Cathedral Cave is the largest and most popular cavern in Batu Caves which houses numerous Hindu shrines. The enormous standing guard at the front of Batu Caves is 42.7 meters tall statue of Lord Murugan. #10 Eat Best Durian in KL Spend some time to eat durian in KL. Durian will be cheaper if you visit Kuala Lumpur during the main durian season. If you can't do that, these are the five places for all year round durian dining experience in Kuala Lumpur. Durian King, TTDIThis place is so popular among local. It is your neighborhood durian stall. Durian SS2 You can easily spot this durian stalls thanks to the multiple white tents by the roadside. Durianity, Puchong You can find cool durian-inspired dishes such as durian pizza, cheesy durian French fries and musang king durian ice cream on their menu. DurianBB Park, Imbi Serve durian platter, it's a safe choice for beginners to durian and a perfect place for Instagrammers! City Durian Specialist, Jalan Alor Located at strategic location within Bukit Bintang, a place to hang out for locals and tourists. Where to Eat in Petaling Jaya? Eat Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng, Ipoh Hor Fun Soup and Assam Laksa at Village Park Lunch at Sambal Hijau TTDI for Malay Cuisine Lunch at Crab Factory for Asian-Western Fusion Cuisine Dinner at Fatty Crab for Chinese Cuisine Dinner at South Sea Seafood for Chinese Cuisine #DAY 3 In Kuala Lumpur: Pamper Yourself #11 Take Yoga / Pilates Class in KL Picture Credit: Hot Yo Studio Facebook Whether you are a yogi or trying yoga or Pilates for the first time, KL has one of the best yoga or Pilates class for everyone. Most of the yoga studios run by dedicated and professional have English speaking instructors. If you are shy, you can take ladies only class by Siu Lim. Currently she is an instructor at Urban Spring Pilates at Bangsar and Hot Yo Studio at Desa Sri Hartamas. #12 Relax at Massage Spa in KL If you love massage or spa as much as I do, deep tissue massage at Urban Retreat Spa is a must! Urban Retreat Spa has also been awarded 2018 Certificate of Excellence! I also had an amazing Moroccan Massage at Hammam Spa. Hammam Spa is one of the first Moroccan Spa in South East Asia! Every time I fly to Thailand, I never miss to have a massage session in Bangkok or Phuket. The good news is KL now has many selections of Thai massage places such as at HealthLand and at Thai Odyssey. #13 Get your Caffeine Fix at Coffee Shops Don't be shocked by the amount of coffee shops in KL. Depending on where you are staying, there are some great options all over the city. I really treasure my casual coffee session in Bangsar. There's PULP by Papa Palheta and APW Bangsar to name a few. However, it gets quite crowded during the weekends and a visit during weekdays is much more pleasant. #14 Shop at Pavilion Picture Credit: The Duck Group Facebook Finally, end your trip to do some shopping at Pavilion. I have a love hate relationship with Pavilion, particularly when the traffic gets crazy. It is walkable from KLCC or you can take a short Grab ride to get here. Go shopping at dUCk store, our popular home grown brand and choose dUCk KL Collection with KL city skyline on the scarf and on the tote bags for the perfect souvenir. Where to Eat in Bangsar? Lunch at Sri Nirwana Banana Leaf for Indian Cuisine Dinner at Pince & Pints for Asian-Western Fusion Cuisine Make sure to check out my recommended eating places and it could be your favourite eating place too! ...
Shopping and travel is undoubtedly a wonderful combination for a shopaholic who enjoys exploring new destinations and looking for good bargains. Different cities have their own things to offer in terms of brands and prices, and some places simply standout from the rest. So you might be wondering – what are the best shopping places abroad? Shopaholics on a budget who love their designer brands will not be disappointed either since most of these destinations offer something for everyone. 1. Barcelona, Spain Shopaholics should not leave Spain without enjoying a shopping spree in Barcelona, which is also where the well-known brands Mango, Zara, and Stradivarius originated from. Some of the most popular shopping malls are home to a wide range of designer and sports brands, while Passeig de Gràcia a well-known shopping street is no exception either. Barcelona is where you can enjoy some of the cheapest clothes shopping in Europe and still get great quality too. Your other stop should be Avinguda del Portal de l'Angel to satisfy your shopaholic dreams and conserve your budget where you will find awesome mid-range brands too. 2. Bangkok, Thailand Picture Credit: Hanny Naibaho on Unsplash Bangkok should be your next stop for the best shopping in Southeast Asia for reasonable prices and where you can get designer items quite easily. However, if getting the real deal is what you are after, it's always better to visit a few popular stores to avoid great looking designer knock-offs. From Chinatown to the famous Central Mall and Siam Paragon – you will have a great choice, ranging from mid-range to high-end brands such as Versace, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger or even Mango. Another shopping mall worth visiting is Terminal 21, where you will get nice international and local brands without compromising on quality. 3. Hong Kong Picture Credit: Annie Spratt on Unsplash Hong Kong has got to be one of the best destinations in Asia for shopaholics who love a good bargain. Ladies' Street should be one of your first stops for a variety of affordable clothes, and you can bargain as much as you like. Do drop by Times Square as well, which is a shopaholic's delight with over 230 stores to choose from – and where you will find a wide range of brands to suit your budget. Don't forget to visit Harbour City, which is one of the most popular shopping malls in Hong Kong where you will find everything from Burberry to Dolce & Gabbana or Puma and Reebok. 4. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City is also among the cheapest shopping destinations in Asia where you can get some pretty decent items for lowered prices. You can take your pick from the high-end brands to mid-range brands and satisfy your inner shopaholic by visiting some popular shopping spots. This includes the Vincom Center where you can find sportswear and your favorite designers from Hugo Boss to Armani. You can also find some amazing fashion options in Nguyễn Trãi Street as well, and while sifting through designer items and mid-range options – and get a great bargain too. 5. Berlin, Germany Picture Credit: frederik danko on Unsplash Berlin is another shopping gem that shopaholics should not miss out on. If you are looking for branded sportswear Germany's most popular brands include Adidas and Puma, while you can get your fair share of items from Hugo Boss and JOOP! as well. The Kurfürstendamm is not only a famous historical spot but is a must-visit where shoppers can spend a few glorious hours going through many stores. Alexanderplatz is another popular shopping mall worth dropping by, and where you find brands such as H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Zara and Quiksilver to name a few. Shopaholics should spend some time at the Mall of Berlin where you get your fix for mid to high range designs from more than 270 stores. 6. Paris, France Picture Credit: Earth on Unsplash It's no secret that Paris is a fashion capital that is known for the best designers in the world. However, you need not break your bank to get your hands on those lovely designer clothes since there are small affordable shops to stop by and get great deals combined with quality. Do watch out for the big winter and summer sales where you can get gorgeous clothes. Shoppers should not miss out on Champs-Elysees. You'll fing the Forum des Halles mall where brands such as Esprit, Levi's, H&M, Zara and more can be found. Another mall you should visit includes Les Quatre-Temps where stores such as Promod, Mango and Lacoste can be found. 7. London, United Kingdom Picture Credit: Anthony DELANOIX on Unsplash London is undoubtedly another hotspot for fashion at a reasonable price depending on where you shop for branded clothing. While there are luxury brands and expensive places in London, spots such as Oxford Street and Regent Street have a nice range of places to shop until you drop. Some popular mid-range brands to watch out for include H&M, Zara, Topshop and River Island all of which have chain stores in the city. But London has no shortage of places to satisfy a serious shopaholic. Westfield London and Canary Wharf Shopping Centre are some of the best places for shoppers on a budget or those who are looking for high-end options too. 8. Istanbul, Turkey Picture Credit: Gabriel Garcia Marengo on Unsplash While Istanbul is popular for its bazaars where bargaining is the key to pretty good discounts, those who are looking for good deals on designer clothes won't be disappointed when visiting the local shopping malls either. This includes the popular Akmerkez mall where you can check out brands such as Hugo Boss, Nike, and Zara. Eco-friendly shopping mall, Istinye Park is another go-to spot for branded shopping with stores such as Adidas, Stradivarius, Dolce & Gabbana and Mango too. Shoppers should also drop by City's, which is a well-known mall that boasts of a variety of stores with some great selections. 9. Lisbon, Portugal Picture Credit: Joel Filipe on Unsplash While Lisbon might not be the first place that comes to your mind as a shopping destination, you can enjoy shopping from amazing outlets for much less than you would spend in more popular destinations. Some outlets you must check out include Fashion Clinic where you will find designs from high-end brands such as Prada, Balmain, and Givenchy to name a few. Better yet take a stroll down Avenida da Liberdade where you can shop from a range of designer shops. If you are hoping to stock up on items from your favourite designers at great prices you won't get at home – consider visiting any of these cities for your next big trip!...


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ESET Security for Kerio: your best choice
- Now with support of Kerio Connect 8.0+
- Scans all email and web traffic
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LOS ANGELES — Snarf was underweight with a heart murmur and a possible ulcer when he was rescued from a Kentucky puppy mill. He had hookworm, fleas and ticks, infections in his eyes and ears, red skin and patchy hair.
The 10-year-old Japanese chin wasn't house trained and didn't know how to play with people. He hardly seemed like anyone's idea of a pet.
But thanks to several months of rehab, he is.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals set up a rehab center for Snarf and the other 117 dogs rescued in October from a Kentucky puppy mill.
The ASPCA is the only national animal welfare organization with a behavior team dedicated solely to rehabilitating cruelty and disaster victims. Last year, the anti-cruelty behavior team coordinated rehab for more than 1,200 cats and dogs.
Many pets who end up in rehab are victims of abusive owners who have been arrested for dogfighting, hoarding or puppy mill violations. Other animals survive natural disasters.
Snarf had been crated, isolated and used for breeding all his life before he spent six months in rehab.
His medical conditions were treated and he was taught how to socialize and play with humans and animals, how to walk on a leash and to urinate outside of his crate.
Hoarded or mill dogs have been trapped in small spaces and denied human contact so they lack social skills and are often afraid of sights, sounds and experiences, said Pamela Reid, an animal behaviorist and vice president of the ASPCA's anti-cruelty behavior team.
Another rehab graduate is Timmy, a 5-month-old dachshund born with a growth defect after the dogs were seized. The radius and ulna in both front legs are deformed, said Andrea Blair, director of communications for the Kentucky Humane Society, so Timmy appears to be running on his elbows. He also had surgery to repair a hernia.
In foster care, he's gained strength and muscle tone and now has a potential owner and an appointment with an orthopedic specialist.
Can rehab save every animal? "Saving depends on your definition. We certainly save them from cruel and inhumane situations," Reid said. "There are medical cases where it's more fair to the animal to euthanize than to attempt treatment or treatment is not possible and the quality of life they are suffering is too great."
In February, 692 cats were seized from Caboodle Ranch, an overwhelmed Florida sanctuary. At a temporary shelter in Jacksonville, 13 cats were euthanized for severe medical problems, and treatments started for others.
All of the cats got regular meals and visits from volunteers.
Dogfighting and disasters can be more challenging. Fighting dogs might show aggression toward other animals, but appear sweet and friendly with people. Disasters each bring their own kind of fear.
Reid's behavior team watches how each dog reacts to pleasant greetings and unpleasant greetings. They watch as workers clip its nails, pull a burr from its fur, give it a toy and food and take them away. They expose the dog to a toddler-size doll and a life-size dog mannequin, scold it and watch it interact with other dogs.
Behaviorists look for eye contact, posture, the dog's tail and ears and what it does when it sees a person it knows.
A dog has to do well with the doll before behaviorists will recommend it for a home with children, Reid said.
With puppy mill, hoarding and disaster dogs, the emphasis is on new or frightening experiences.
The behaviorist might put food down and then open an umbrella nearby. They watch the dog to see how long it takes it to recover and get back to the food or leave the food and go to the umbrella.
"Either is OK," Reid said. "Those that go into a corner and shut down are the ones we are concerned about."
Whatever their problems, you just have to keep working with animals, Reid said. Sometimes they will partner a troubled animal with a friendly animal. "Dogs are very good at picking up on the emotional state of their companions," Reid said.
Many of the ASPCA's shelter partners, including Kentucky, have full-time behaviorists who take over for Reid and her team. Every dog that arrives at the shelter, which places 6,000 animals a year, is evaluated for adoptability, Blair said.
Puppy mill dogs are fairly easy to place, Blair said. They come with a lot of publicity and they aren't really second chance pets, like most shelter animals. "These dogs have never had love or a forever home, so this is the first time around for them."
Cats have more trouble adjusting, Reid said. They are more likely to hide than show aggression, so you have to spend more time with them.
As for Snarf?
In March, 65 of the rescued dogs, including Snarf, were sent to the Kentucky shelter. Almost all have been placed, Blair said.
Scott Franke and his wife Andy Kyle, from New Albany, Ind., saw Snarf's picture on the shelter's website. "When we went and saw him, it was love at first sight and we had to have him," Franke said.
In his new home for about a month, Snarf loves to curl up on the floor close to the couple. If they mention his (ASPCA-given) name, he raises his head and wags his tail.
"We hope to give him the happiest rest of his life we can," Franke said.
Pet rehab helps transform four-legged survivors
LOS ANGELES — Snarf was underweight with a heart murmur and a possible ulcer when he was rescued from a Kentucky puppy mill. He had hookworm, fleas and ticks, infections in his eyes and ears, red skin and patchy hair.


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Vegan Twinkies Are Taking Over...My Life?
Happy Labor Day Weekend :)
I officially put myself on a 48 hour vacation this morning following a weekend packed with baking goodness. It was so nice this morning to leisurely sip my coffee and scour the internet for recipe's to veganize...and not of the dessert variety. Don't get me wrong...I love love love baking. But I haven't had a dinner party in weeks, and I'm really excited to prepare a feast to enjoy with my friends.
I was really flattered on Friday when I received a message from a woman looking for a specialty Vegan Twinkie or Red Velvet cake for her friend's birthday. After some brain stormage, I was able to devise a pan that baked a GIGANTIC Vegan Twinkie, and even had some batter left to make a few Red Velvet Twinkies for a garnish. Well, I guess they were too large to be considered a garnish. More like a dessert side dish. If desserts had side dishes. Now that I think about it, why don't more desserts have side dishes? It's definitely an untapped meal course gold mine.
I couldn't resist. I'm such a Photoshop dweeb ;)
And here's a shot of me filling the giant Twinkie cake...


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Achievement, Contribution Distinguish 2014 Stevens Awards Recipients
Ten alumni and friends of Stevens Institute of Technology have been selected as honorees for the 2014 Stevens Awards, recognizing outstanding service to the university and notable professional achievement in engineering, science, technology, business and other fields.
The recipients will be honored April 5 at the second annual Stevens Awards Gala, hosted by WABC-TV meteorologist Bill Evans at The Plaza Hotel in midtown Manhattan.
"These individuals exemplify the hallmarks of a Stevens education, demonstrating the highest standards of excellence in their chosen fields," said Stevens President Nariman Farvardin. "We are enormously proud to count this distinguished group as members of the Stevens community."
The Stevens Awards program was established in 1937. Previous winners have included artist Alexander Calder (Class of 1919), prize-winning journalist Richard Reeves (Class of 1960), Segway inventor Dean Kamen, entrepreneur Greg Gianforte (Class of 1983), Nobel Prize winner Frederick Reines (Class of 1939), aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky and Steven Sasson, inventor of the digital camera.
The 2014 Stevens Awards recipients are:
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. Entrepreneur Award, recognizing an alumnus for extraordinary entrepreneurial and/or technology innovation accomplishments and success: Albert E. Sisto '71, Founder and General Partner, Sixth Bridge LP
Stevens Honor Award, recognizing an individual for notable achievement in any field of endeavor: David Farber '56 M.S. '61 Hon. D.Eng. '99, Distinguished Career Professor at Carnegie Mellon University and one of the original architects of the Internet
Distinguished Alumni Award – Academia and Government, recognizing an outstanding alumnus for success in academia and government: Frank Fernandez '60 M.S. '61 Hon. D.Eng.'01, former Director of DARPA and a retired Stevens professor
Distinguished Alumni Award – Business and Finance, recognizing an outstanding alumnus for success in business: Dwight Massey '53, Massey Quick & Co., LLC (MQ)
Distinguished Alumni Award – Engineering, recognizing an outstanding alumnus for success in engineering: Jack Lipinski '72, CEO, President and Director, CVR Energy
Friend of Stevens Award, recognizing a non-alumnus who has demonstrated significant commitment and extraordinary support to Stevens: Richard P. Widdicombe, former Director, S.C. Williams Library
International Achievement Award, recognizing an alumnus who has demonstrated significant international achievement or impact: Sang-Beom Han M.S '85 Ph.D '91, Executive Vice President and CEO, LG Display
Lifetime Service Award, recognizing long, sustained service to Stevens: Robert W. Bosse '50, Former President, Metfast Engineering Co. and A. Joseph Schneider '46, Owner, A. Joseph Schneider Embroidery Co.
Young Alumni Achievement Award, recognizing an alumnus or alumna from the last 15 years who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in his or her chosen career after graduation: Cristina V. Martinez '94, M.Eng '96, Senior Associate, Thornton Tomasetti
Purchase tickets and register for the 2014 Gala at www.stevens.edu/awardsgala.


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Even though she's used to hanging out with vampires, Kristen Stewart might be looking for a little more action in her acting life.
The "Twilight" star is possibly in the running to play a hacker in the big-screen adaptation of Stieg Larsson's "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and could also be in the mix to be the new femme fatale in the sequel to 2008's shoot-em-up, "Wanted," according to CNN's Marquee blog.
In regards to "Tattoo," scheduling conflicts may keep Stewart from nabbing the prized role, which has reportedly been linked to Scarlett Johansson, Ellen Page and Carey Mulligan among others.
"I think I'm going to be working," Stewart said in an interview with MTV News. "I'm booked for, like, the next six months, but it's an incredible project. I hope someone really cool does it, because I can't wait to see it. But I don't know if it's going to be me."
Stewart mentioned that she's yet to even have a meeting with "Tattoo" director, David Fincher, but things could eventually work out so that she could accept the slot.
"Who knows? Movies push all the time," she said.
She's also excited about starring alongside James McAvoy in "Wanted 2," filling the role vacated by Angelina Jolie.
"'Wanted' was a great movie," Stewart said to MTV. Would she be interested if offered?
"Definitely, she said. "As long as it was really good."


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Sony's PS3 virtual world, Home, has already been hacked, with developers having discovered ways to exploit vulnerabilities within the software's code.
According to reports in the Telegraph this week, the hack allowed the developers "to customise their PlayStation Home experience beyond the options provided by Sony."
The report continues: "One hack uses a combination of the Apache web server and DNS re-direction to allow users of PlayStation Home to watch their own movies on display screens within the game, and change text and music to whatever they choose.
"A second hack enables players to download any file they want from PlayStation Home's servers, such as a fellow user's profile or avatar, the cartoon-like representation of themselves they create to appear in the virtual world."
Worrying security loophole
Most worryingly, the report adds that the developers found a "security loophole" that allows them to upload or delete any file to or from the Home server, which means that it is potentially an option for hackers to spread viruses through Home.
"There's speculation that Sony may legitimately open the Home platform to third-party developers to build and create additional features for the online universe," adds the report.


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I love giving personalised gifts of food; I love exploring for atypical flavours or decadent ingredients; I love presenting smells that socialise attractively in the basket; I love the wafts of ideas as a heap of newness comes together and I smile-sigh harmoniously as I love that each of them is recommended by me and will give lasting memory. I love the surprised expressions that unravel the edible delights and I love that I have conjured up inspiration in the receiver.
Of course it's not all totally altruistic, I am always beamingly proud with my assembly of treasures and I always like the sharing of food and travel stories that I know will ensue. And hopefully they will cook up some meals for me too, check out the gift hamper.
Pomegranate Molasses; It feels as though this syrupy ingredient is quite trendy at the moment. Increasingly popularised, pomegranate molasses have a sweet, sexy flavour and a little of this flirty and fragrant stuff goes a long way. In Indian cooking, I often use tamarind. Nowadays I have been using this sticky and tangy pomegranate molasses in some dishes to keep it interesting and add a Middle Eastern flavour.
I sometimes use pomegranate molasses to spruce up a stew or a bake. Just a little. Recently I did a bean stew with north African spices and I added a little of this molasses before topping it with crushed new potato, spring onion and ricotta stuffed baby sweet peppers, which I then put in the oven. My goodness the sensual smells…
Lavender Sugar; Well for one, little jars of the stuff do look very pretty. And when you open the jar, it's like summer just spilling into the room. Are you smiling already? Good, well that's definitely part of the point of a gift and this looks very cute, traditional, attractive and I really like the taste of it when sprinkled on freshly baked biscuits (even when they have chocolate in them, or better still pistachio!) You could even warm some berries up, and run some of this perfumed sugar through.
Chick-pea Spaghetti; I remember that when I first tasted chickpea spaghetti, I expected it to taste more like spaghetti and less chickpea than it later transpired to be. Ah. It needs to be cooked in a rich, flavoursome, bulky vegetable and tomato, curry-style Indian base. This sort of base really compliments the depth of chick-pea spaghetti and really helps to infiltrate it with juiciness.
I really like this sort of food at this time of year because it's warming, filling and deep but not stodgy and heavy. I feel less bad about curling up on the sofa with my blanket for a couple of hours when I'm eating a scrumptious bowl of this funky and colourful spaghetti. Word of caution for those who like to suck up their spaghetti though – doesn't work so well with this variety!
Star anise; I am still surprised at the number of star anise-virgins amongst us. Not only does it look beautiful in all it's flower/star shaped glory, but it has a sweet aniseed flavour that permeates fruits, stews and curries beautifully. Stick it in a pear and bake it, simmer down summer berries with star anise inside, or in a curry.
Most of these ingredients are available in good food halls and supermarkets or even on the web!


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Speculation that the Holborn Group will be bringing a Trump International tower to Vancouver has been fuelled by media reports, but both companies are coy about the possibility.
CBC News reported that a deal is close for a Trump Tower on the site of the cancelled Ritz-Carlton hotel-condo project that was designed by Arthur Erickson as a twisting 60-storey tower that would have been Vancouver's second tallest.
"We are currently not in a position to discuss the management or the branding of the subject property," Joo Kim Tiah, president and CEO of Holborn Group, stated in an email. "Rest assured that it will be a luxury operator and that we are working extremely hard to bring to life a project that the City of Vancouver will proudly embrace for many years. The project will set a new benchmark and we look forward to announcing the hotel operator in the coming weeks."
"Members from the Trump Hotel Collection development team were recently in Vancouver looking at various opportunities in the market," Amanda Miller, Trump's vice-president of marketing. "It is a great city with tremendous access to the Asian market and we look forward to continuing to explore the potential of bringing the Trump flag to this location."
The Ritz-Carlton project was cancelled in 2009 because "worldwide economic turmoil" affected the sale of units in the project, a letter from Holborn's lawyers stated at the time. At the time of the cancellation, Holborn had sold about 62 of the 123 condos in the tower, where prices ranged from $1.4 million to $28 million. A 127-room luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel was supposed to occupy the first 20 floors of the building, with condos taking up the top 40 floors. Construction was halted at the site between Bute and Thurlow on Georgia in 2008.
Holborn Group bought the West Georgia property from Cadillac Fairview about eight years ago and demolished a partly built concrete structure that had sat derelict for years, after failed attempts to build a private members' club and a strata-title office building.
There are several other hotel-condo projects in Vancouver, including the Shangri-La, which was completed in 2009 and is Vancouver's tallest building at 62 storeys. Paul Albrighton, a realtor specializing in resale units at the Shangri-La, said prices in the luxury building have risen an average of two to three per cent in the past 12 months — above average for Vancouver condos. He said buyers are both Vancouverites and offshore buyers, but that there has been a bit of a slowdown, particularly among offshore buyers, in the past six to eight months.
Michael Ferreira, principal at Urban Analytics, said he is not sure if Vancouver is ready for more luxury hotel-condominiums.
"It's hard to say because we haven't tested it for quite some time," Ferreira said. "A lot of that depends on the global economy and whether there's enough demand from other parts of the world for that type of market here."
He said there would likely be some local buyers, but that the majority would come from other parts of the world, especially Asia. He said the units have been redesigned to be a little bit smaller, so that the prices will be lower.
"I don't think any luxury product like that can rely strictly on the local market," Ferreira said. "I think you have to attract buyers from outside the city."
At the Private Residences at the Hotel Georgia, there are 50 of 156 condominiums left. Bruce Langereis, president of Delta Group, said he's seen an upsurge in people considering buying groups of condos, but that buyers are uncertain.
"When they don't know, they don't move," Langereis said. "The urgency is out of the market. This market needs a triggering event of some sort. There appears to be a cresting of Chinese business again — we've had huge interest in groups of people from China, looking at buying not just one, but groups of condos.
"That could be the triggering event, but we need something to galvanize, in everyone's minds, where value is at."
The $500-million Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto, Canada's tallest residential building, opened in Toronto a year ago. Trump Hotel Collection oversees five U.S. hotels, including two in New York, and one in Panama.


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Never Too Late For Love: 100 Year Old Lady Gets Married!
". On Feb. 6, 2012, her centennial birthday, the 100 year old bride married Bill Strauss, 87, at the Rosewood Health Care Center in Bowling Green, Ky.
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3 Tips To Relieve Hemorrhoids & Enjoy Living A Healthy Life
|April Fools' Day (sometimes called April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day) is celebrated every year on 1 April by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes. The jokes and their victims are called April fools. Some newspapers, magazines, and other published media report fake stories, which are usually explained the next day. Although popular since the 19th century, the day is not a public holiday in any country. Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales (1392) contains the first recorded association between 1 April and foolishness. The custom of setting aside a day for the playing of harmless pranks upon one's neighbor is recognized everywhere.[1][dubious – discuss] Some precursors of April Fools' Day include the Roman festival of Hilaria,[2] the Holi festival of India,[3] and the Medieval Feast of Fools.[4] In Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (1392), the "Nun's Priest's Tale" is set Syn March bigan thritty dayes and two.[5] Modern scholars believe that there is a copying error in the extant manuscripts and that Chaucer actually wrote, Syn March was gon.[6] Thus the passage originally meant 32 days after March, i.e. 2 May,[7] the anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia, which took place in 1381. Readers apparently misunderstood this line to mean "32 March", i.e. 1 April.[citation needed][8] In Chaucer's tale, the vain cock Chauntecleer is tricked by a fox. In 1508, French poet Eloy d'Amerval referred to a poisson d'avril (April fool, literally "April fish"), a possible reference to the holiday.[9] In 1539, Flemish poet Eduard de Dene wrote of a nobleman who sent his servants on foolish errands on 1 April.[7] In 1686, John Aubrey referred to the holiday as "Fooles holy day", the first British reference.[7] On 1 April 1698, several people were tricked into going to the Tower of London to "see the Lions washed".[7] In the Middle Ages, New Year's Day was celebrated on 25 March in most European towns.[10] In some areas of France, New Year's was a week-long holiday ending on 1 April.[2][4] Some writers suggest that April Fools' originated because those who celebrated on 1 January made fun of those who celebrated on other dates.[2] The use of 1 January as New Year's Day was common in France by the mid-16th century,[7] and this date was adopted officially in 1564 by the Edict of Roussillon. As well as people playing pranks on one another on April Fools' Day, elaborate practical jokes have appeared on radio and TV stations, newspapers, web sites, and have been performed by large corporations. In one famous prank from 1957, the BBC broadcast a film in their Panorama current affairs series purporting to show Swiss farmers picking freshly-grown spaghetti, in what they called the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest. The BBC were later flooded with requests to purchase a spaghetti plant, forcing them to declare the film a hoax on the news the next day.[16] With the advent of the internet and readily available global news services, April Fool's pranks can catch and embarrass a wider audience than ever before.


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The Walt Disney Company is in preliminary talks with Studio Ghibli to buy the Japanese animation studio, acquiring the rights to the studio's movie catalog and its wealth of characters. This comes on the heels of Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise.
Furthermore, this transition is set to begin after completion of Ghibli's two major productions, Hayao Miyazaki's Kaze Tachinu and Isao Takahata's Kaguya Hime no Monogatari, in 2014. As is widely expected, both films are intended to be the final farewell by the famed directors, who wanted to pass the torch to the next generation.
Finally, both Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki will retire once the transition into Disney's hands is complete. This should occur through the end of 2014. Goro Miyazaki will succeed his father as head of Studio Ghibli in Japan, and no major personnel changes are yet expected.
Details of the merger are not yet fully revealed, but it is expected that Studio Ghibli will retain its autonomy in Japan, and continue to produce their own films with Disney's help. In the United States, Disney will proceed with an aggressive, new push to bring Ghibli to mainstream audiences. This includes quick rollout of DVD and Blu-Ray, merchandising items (yes, kids, we're getting stuffed Totoros!), and, most of all, new direct-to-video spinoff movies featuring your favorite Ghibli characters.
Honestly, I'm stunned. I'll have more to say about this later tonight, once I can pull my jaw off the floor. Still, we probably should have seen this coming, right? Disney bought The Muppets, then Marvel, then Lucasfilm. Miyazaki and Takahata are nearing the end of their long and storied careers, and Ghibli has struggled to find suitable successors for the Ghibli studio.


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ALDS Game 1
It may have taken about 24 hours to complete – but Game One of the American League Division Series is in the books. The Yankees had to wait, but for them, a win like tonight was probably worth waiting for. The Bronx Bombers took Game One from the Tigers in convincing fashion, 9-3.
Obviously the two standouts from this game: Ivan Nova and Robinson Cano.
Nova finished what Sabathia started yesterday night, pitching 6 1/3 innings – and he nearly finished the game, although if he had, it would not have gone is the record books as a complete game because the game was suspended. Nova stood tall and refused to be rattled, only allowing two earned runs on four hits.
The walks may be a concern, as he issued four free passes, but he did strike out five.
Moving forward, the Yankees have to be feeling a lot more confident about him. Remember: Nova is a rookie, and for a rookie to basically start an important playoff game – and pitch the way he did – is impressive and reassuring.
If the Yankees are lucky, Nova will not have to pitch again until the American League Championship Series. Undoubtedly he will continue to be tested throughout this postseason. And if he duplicates what he did tonight, he will pass the playoff test with flying colors.
And then there's the studly second baseman.
Cano came up in the bottom of the fifth with the score knotted 1-1 and went oppo, crushing a double off the left field wall that plated Curtis Granderson. The play went under review, as it looked to go over the wall and come back, but in fact bounced off the top of the wall. It stood as a two-base hit.
He may not have cleared the wall in left field in the fifth, but he sure as heck cleared the right field wall in the sixth.
Brett Gardner singled to drive in Mark Teixeira and Jorge Posada, but Cano then stepped up with the bases chucked and creamed a grand slam into the second deck in right field, completing a six-run sixth inning for New York.
That granny was the first slam in a Yankee postseason game since Ricky Ledee crushed one in Game Four of the 1999 ALCS – off Rod Beck (†) at Fenway Park.
You'd think a grand slam and a go-ahead RBI double would be enough for anyone in one game.
But Cano still wasn't done.
In the eighth he doubled again, this time driving home Derek Jeter, registering six of the Yankees' nine runs in the game. With his hitting show, he became the eighth Major League player to drive in six runs or more in an LDS game.
If Cano stays as red hot as he was tonight, the Yankee offense can breath easily.
Tomorrow afternoon Freddy Garcia will take the ball and hope to keep the Yanks winning. He will face off with Max Scherzer in Game Two.
I think the most important thing for the Yankees to keep in mind is that the series isn't over. Indeed it was a motivating and encouraging win, but anything can happen.
Remember: in the 2006 ALDS vs. Detroit the Bronx Bombers started with a Game One win – and then dropped three in a row to lose it all.
Complacency is not an option. They still have two games to win in this series.
And I'm sure they know that. Now it's just a matter of putting it together.
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Marangu or "Coca-Cola" route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro today. It is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. It makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season.
The route takes its start at the south-east of Mt Kilimanjaro. The entrance to the route, Marangu Gate, is quite close to our climbing base at Aishi Machame Hotel. The ride there takes about 1.5 hours.
The well-trodden trail running through all the climate zones - from tropical rainforest to eternal ice - will treat you to scenic African landscapes.
Being the most popular and the least expensive, the route may be crowded in July-September and December - March.
A 6-day option is strongly recommended over the 5-day one for better acclimatization.
Transfer by an Altezza Travel vehicle from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your chosen hotel. All of the hotels we use offer comfort with rooms with hot showers, swimming pools, pleasant staff and Wi-Fi access. Your tour Manager will brief you on your forthcoming climb in the evening, answer your questions and make sure you are properly equipped for the climb, providing rental gear when necessary.
Note: start of check-in is usually at 14:00hrs.
A morning pre-climb briefing and introductions with our team precede the drive to Kilimanjaro Park's Eastern Gate: Marangu, which lies at 1,860 m. Here, your head guide arranges all necessary permits and registration for rescue and search services before you start the walk to Mandara Hut's 2,700 m. The trail takes you through rain forest with its high probability of rain showers, so bring a raincoat.
This being your first day at high altitude we strongly recommend the following:
Acclimatisation-associated discomfort is common at night, when your body gets less oxygen than during the day. This is normally expressed in the form of nausea and headaches.
Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.
Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you.
Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.
Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) — Destination point en route to Kibo Hut (3,920 m)
Hiking distance: 2.5 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours
After breakfast you will go on an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut and back. After lunch you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trekking to Kibo Hut.
Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) — Destination point en route to Kibo Hut (4,500 m)
Hiking distance: 5–8 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the climbing to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.
Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). This stretch of Marangu Route is of a moderate physical difficulty, but high altitude puts any climbers body to the test. For the entire length of the trekking each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).
Please note: 90% of mountain accidents - including broken limbs - happen on the way down. However, they are easily avoided by taking care of how and where you step.
You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
Enjoy the tranquility of your hotel before the airport transfer.
Note: while most hotels have an 11:00 AM check-out policy, they also offer late check-out for those with evening or night flights. The fees are moderate.
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Climbing: Marangu route (6 days)
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Rest assured - climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with our professional guides will be successful.
Marangu is the only route on Kilimanjaro with overnight stays in huts. Excellent for rainy season climbs.
Each expedition is supplied with unlimited bottled oxygen for making acclimatization less stressful.
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Deputy Director takes on 1000 Mile Cycle Challenge
Richard Clowes, Deputy Director of Projects Abroad is cycling 1,000 miles from one corner of Great Britain to the other, to raise money for Addis Ababa Safe House in Ethiopia.
Starting on June 1st at Lands End in Cornwall, Rich and his friend Luke hope to be in John O'Groats in north east Scotland less than two weeks later, covering an average of over 80 miles a day!
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Roy Williams serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Council, Boy Scouts of America, and has served in this role since June of 2000. He succeeded Chief Lone Soaring Eagle – Jere Ratcliffe, who had served as Chief Scout Executive for the previous nine years. Prior to being named Chief Scout Executive, he was the Regional Director of the Western Region, Boy Scouts of America.
Mr. Williams was a Scout in Dallas, TX. He is a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and a graduate of the University of Texas-Arlington. He began his Scouting career in the Longhorn Council, Fort Worth, TX in 1972. From there he moved to Abilene, TX, as a District Executive. In 1978 he move to Little Rock, AR, and served as Finance Director. He was named Scout Executive of the Jayhawk Area Council in Topeka, KS, in August of 1981. Following five successful years there, he was named Director of the Boy Scout Division and successfully completed those responsibilities (which included the rewriting of the Boy Scout Handbook). In May of 1990, he was selected as Scout Executive of the Narragansett Council in Providence, Rhode Island.
Chief Scout Executive Jere Ratcliffe, Chief Lone Soaring Eagle, in 1993, chose Roy Williams to be the Regional Director of the Western Region headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. While Regional Director, Roy led the region through a move of regional headquarters to Tempe, AZ in 1995, many challenging issues related to leadership standards and funding, and led its strategic plan in 1998. This was followed by The Millennium Project he authored in 1999 which helped councils in the Western Region understand external forces, how the local council could position themselves to meet these new realities head on and deal with competitive forces as well as the shifting attitudes of youth, parents and volunteer leaders.
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"The boy's bedrooms are freezing," I snapped loudly.
"I know, I'm trying to figure out this new thermostat," Les replied as he fiddled with the gizmo on the wall.
We'd just moved into a new home, after two years of planning and building.
"I liked our old thermostat where you just set the temperature and that was it," I said sharply as Les was trying to figure out our new fangled heating system.
"I understand but this one's better," Les responded. "We're just going to need to figure it out."
"Well, I'm not having my boys sleep in those cold rooms tonight," I said with intense urgency. "They'll both wake up with pneumonia."
Les looked at me, as if to say, really? Don't you think you might be exaggerating just a bit?
"I mean it," I continued, "this is crazy!"
"Leslie, take a deep breath," Les said in a calm but stern voice. "Nobody's getting pneumonia."
"It's like a freezer in there! Seriously!"
"I know," Les said with mounting frustration. "That's why I'm working on it but we've got to give it time to heat up."
"I don't even know why you had to have this fancy thing."
"What?! You think I had to have this?" Les asked incredulously. "We were both there when the guy said it worked great. You and I agreed on it."
"All I know is that my little boy's rooms are ice-cold."
With that, I turned on my heels and walked away.
"Where are you going?"
"To find more blankets."
Truth is, those boys' rooms weren't nearly as chilly as our interaction. And why is that? Could it be that what I was really upset about was not the newfangled thermostat? Could it be that my emotions were running high because they were being fueled by another concern that wasn't being voiced?
Ever had one of these interactions? Silly question, I know. We all have conversations that seem to be more emotionally charged than necessary. We all have interactions that misstep and hiccup and turn sideways for reasons that aren't necessarily plain to see. They aren't technically "fights." They're just an interpersonal rough spot - a patch of marital road that seems bumpier than the rest.
Not only that, every marriage has occasional off-kilter interactions that have seemingly nothing to do with the current verbal exchange. You know the feeling. It's when you are simply off. Out of sync. You feel like you're suddenly on different pages. You couldn't tell it if you read a transcript of the conversation between you and your partner, but you can feel it if you are in the room.
These unpleasant interactions, which pepper most marriages, are rarely explained by what's apparent on the surface. The cause – which can remedy the situation and get you both back on the same page – is found at a deeper level. And it can always be rooted out by "trading places," by stepping into each other's shoes, changing the interaction in an instant.
There's a catch, however. Empathy can never do its invaluable work unless it's predicated on emotional intelligence.
Are You Emotionally Intelligent?
In 1990 Yale psychologist Peter Salovey coined the phrase "emotional intelligence" to describe qualities that bring human interactions to their peak of performance. Harvard psychologist Daniel Goleman brought the phrase into the national conversation with his groundbreaking book on the subject. He calls empathy our "social radar" and believes at the very least, empathy enables us to read another's emotions. And at the highest levels, empathy understands the concerns that lie behind the person's feelings.
The key to identifying and understanding your spouse's emotional terrain, experts agree, is an intimate familiarity with your own. Robert Levenson at the University of California demonstrates this clearly. Levenson brings married couples into his lab for two discussions: a neutral talk about their day and a second fifteen-minute emotionally charged discussion concerning a disagreement.
Levenson records the husband's and wife's heart rate, muscle tension, changes in facial expressions, and so on. After the disagreement, one partner leaves. A replay of the talk is then narrated by the other partner, noting feelings on their end that were not expressed. Then the roles are reversed and that partner leaves, allowing the other person to narrate the same scene from their partner's perspective.
This is where researchers found something extraordinary. Partners adept at empathizing were seen to mimic their partner's body while they empathize. If the heart rate of the partner in the videotape went up, so did the heart rate of the partner who was empathizing; if the heart rate slowed down, so did that of the empathic spouse.
This phenomenon demands we put aside our own emotional agendas for the time being to clearly receive the other person's signals. For as Goldman says, "When we are caught up in our own strong emotions, we are off on a different physiological vector, impervious to the more subtle cues that allow rapport." The point is that if we don't know what we are feeling, we can't set our own emotions aside temporarily, to enter the emotional world of our spouse. That's why emotional self-awareness is the prerequisite for trading places.
Opening the Door to Empathy
In our crabby conversation about the thermostat, the main issue for me was not getting my boys' rooms instantly warmed up. Any sane person knows it will take a while for a furnace to do its work. I also knew Les was working hard to improve the situation. That was obvious. I had no right to blame Les. So why was I being so emotional? Why was I making my husband my adversary instead of my teammate?
I can tell you, now. And so can Les. The answer was found just beneath the surface of my outward emotions. In fact, as I was rummaging through our moving boxes to find our blankets, Les, very gently, came to me for a little emotional excavation.
"I wish we could put our hands on that Hudson Bay blanket we got in Calgary last year," he said.
I didn't respond, immediately.
"And I wish Jackson didn't have an ear infection," Les continued.
"I know," I piped up. "That's what's really concerning me."
"I know it is," Les said in a comforting voice. "Not to mention the fact that it's a week before Christmas and we don't have a tree, let alone groceries, and my parents are flying in tomorrow."
"Exactly," I said with relief (he understands). "This is the craziest timing ever."
"It's not a Norman Rockwell Christmas, that's for sure," Les quipped as he gently put his hands on my shoulders.
"Nope," I replied with a smile, "but if we're lucky it might snow in our boy's rooms tonight."
"We can only hope" Les said deadpan, without missing a beat.
That was it. A brief moment of empathy from my husband turned our off-kilter mood around. Within a minute's time we were back on the same page, feeling connected.
Now I can almost hear you saying, "What moment of empathy?" Did you miss it? Were you expecting something more psychologically sophisticated? Empathy doesn't necessarily require anything more than letting your spouse know, with compassion, that you recognize what's going on inside of them. And that's exactly what Les did for me. Rather than trying to reason with me on the technicalities of how an HVAC system works, he revealed my true concerns about our family and Christmas in a caring tone. That's all it took to get me back on track.
But here's the thing. Les could have never done this if he was not aware of his own emotional terrain. He would have been unable to reflect back to me my concerns if he wasn't aware of feeling stressed out about the move himself. If he'd lacked emotional self-awareness in that moment, what would he have said instead?
Here are a few options that come to mind …
"Do you realize how irrational and emotional you're being?"
"If you want to pick up the manual and figure this out yourself, be my guest."
"I'm happy to have this conversation when you're not being insane."
Take your pick. If you're like a lot of married couples, you probably already have. Most everyone is guilty of these kinds of caustic statements at one time or another. And Les could have certainly responded with one of them. And if he did, the result would have sent our emotions to yet another level of intensity and probably brought us into the realm of a true fight. Instead, he was self-aware enough to monitor his own uneasy feelings and that served as a pathway to mine. In other words, his self-awareness allowed him to set his own emotional agenda aside and thus opened the door to empathy.
Adapted from the new book from Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott's new book Trading Places: The Best Move You'll Ever Make in Your Marriage (Zondervan, May 2008)
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott are founders of RealRelationships.com and co-directors of the Center for Relationship Development at Seattle Pacific University. Their books include Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Love Talk, and Trading Places, from which this article was adapted. Visit www.RealRelationships.com for their speaking schedule and to take the Trading Places Assessment.


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881: Probability
Title text: My normal approach is useless here, too.
Cueball and Megan are sitting on a hospital bed, reading a piece of paper with the statistics for breast cancer survival. It looks like Megan has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The thick line represents the survival rate distribution (probability to be alive after X years, unconditioned): 81% are alive at 5 years, while 77% survive to 10 years. The dashed line represents the hazard function (the negative derivative of the thick line divided by the value of the thick line at each point, i.e. how fast the thick line falls with respect to the current value, or the risk of failing/dying at time t+Δt after having survived until time t as Δt approches zero), which is the rate between the density of the failure distribution and the survival function.
Randall wrote this comic after his fiancee was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two months after posting this strip, he posted this blog post explaining the cancer strips.
The title text could be a reference to the comic 55: Useless. Cueball's (and Randall's) normal approach — math — isn't much help in dealing with this emotional situation, either. The phrase "normal approach" may also in this case be a pun on the Normal distribution, which is another probability distribution that is commonly used in statistics. Interpreted this way, the title text states that the "Normal distribution" is not used as a hazard function.
- [A plot of percent vs. years, with a solid and a dashed line. The solid line starts at 100%, and drops constantly. The dashed line starts around 85%, rises to 95% after 5 years, then drops.]
- [A simple table.]
5 years 81% 10 years 77%
- [Cueball and Megan are sitting on a bench, next to an Intravenous drip hanging from a rack. Cueball is holding a paper.]
- Cueball: You know, probability used to be my favorite branch of math
- Cueball: Because it had so many real-life applications.
- [They embrace, faces together.]
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I've been through this, even though it was a little over a year ago, this strip brings me back to how I tried to rationalise the probabilities to deal with the news, and the only thing I could think of was "I want a better number, god, noodle-monster, anybody, please, give me a better number".
John 18.104.22.168 00:40, 28 September 2013 (UTC)
Can anyone please provide an update to this page on Randall's fiance's health? Apologies if this is common knowledge. I agree with John's reaction. I wanted a better number for my wife back in the spring of 2008, and got it. She survived 3 years instead of the (then) predicted average of six months for inflammatory breast cancer. We could have been just an outlier on the low probability end of the curve, but I like to think the medical community is continually improving their curves, and I am very grateful for the extra time. She passed away four days after this strip was posted - which explains why I haven't seen this strip until now.
126.96.36.199 21:26, 28 November 2013 (UTC)Grant
So, how is this incomplete? Can we remove the incompleteness mark? --188.8.131.52 13:02, 19 January 2014 (UTC)
I think the linking to the blog post is more sensitive than explaining it here. Remove tag? --18.104.22.168 14:19, 19 January 2014 (UTC)
What is the dashed line? It kind of looks like it might be the derivative of the solid line.126.96.36.199 00:39, 20 January 2014 (UTC)
I think I explained the dashed line, it's a hazard function or at least it would be a plausible hazard function for that kind of survival function. Feel free to improve the formatting or remove the incomplete tag. --Artod (talk) 07:06, 20 January 2014 (UTC)


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Good news for people who have always wanted to smell like pizza. Pizza Hut Canada created its own line of "Eau de Pizza Hut" perfume. The company is releasing the limited-edition scent after the company joked about the idea of a pizza perfume on its Facebook page.
The perfume was the brainchild of Grip Limited, Pizza Hut Canada's advertising firm. The company posted a photo of fake perfume along with the caption, "Do you love the smell of a box of Pizza Hut pizza being opened? We thought so. If that smell was a perfume, what would it be called?"
The post got such a positive response the fast food company created 110 bottles of Eau de Pizza Hut and handed them out through a Facebook contest.
If you missed out on your chance to get a bottle of pizza perfume, Beverley D'Cruz, Marketing and Product Development Director, Pizza Hut Canada, suggested that there may be more in store.
""For now, we've only produced 110 bottles of Eau de Pizza Hut, but who knows what the future has in store," says D'Cruz in a press release.
Pizza Hut is not the first fast food chain to get into the perfume business. In 2008, Burger King released a meat-scented cologne.