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How to catch specimen bream
Bottom fishing for bream is, without a doubt, the best way of catching this species of fish. The bream is a prolific bottom feeding fish that scavenges the lake or riverbed looking for food. Bream will sometimes venture in to mid water on the search for food, although the bream spends the majority of the time on the water's bed.
When specifically targeting bream you should fish your hook bait on the bottom of the water. If the water is shallow, less than six feet, you can choose to float fish to catch bream. If the water is deeper than six feet, float fishing for bream becomes difficult and it is best to use bottom fishing methods, such as ledgering or using a swim feeder. Bottom fishing methods also work in shallower water. So when faced with shallow water you can choose to use float fishing or bottom fishing techniques for bream and when faced with deeper water bottom fishing is the only option.
Bottom fishing, as its name implies, is placing your hook bait on the bottom of the river or lake. In order to get the hook bait down to the bottom of the water and keep it in place you are going to need a heavy weight, known as a sinker or ledger. Sinkers come in a variety of different shapes and sizes and different types of water and water conditions require different types of sinkers.
In fast flowing rivers a large flat bottomed sinker of around 3oz may be needed to keep the hook bait in place, whereas in a small still water a small bomb shaped sinker of 30g is likely to be heavy enough to keep the hook bait in place. The weather also plays an important part when bottom fishing and the more wind the heavier the sinker needed. Because of the amount of different scenarios you may encounter you are going to need a large selection of sinkers so you have all eventualities covered. Fortunately, sinkers are not expensive so it is not going to be a big investment.
Bottom fishing is a simple method that requires the most basic of tackle and equipment. The best bottom fishing rig for bream is a simple running ledger rig that involves threading the sinker on the main reel line, threading a rubber bead on and then tying on a barrel swivel. The bead acts as a buffer to stop the sinker jarring and damaging the fishing line. Next tie the fishing hook on to a length of braid and then tie this on to the spare end of the barrel swivel. The running ledger rig is very safe and if the line snaps whilst reeling in a bream the sinker will fall to the bottom of the water. There is a danger the sinker is permanently tethered to the bream if it is tied directly on to the main fishing line, which is likely to lead to the premature death of the bream. You should never tie the sinker directly on to the main fishing line when bottom fishing for bream, or any other fish for that matter.
A simple running ledger rig is a good way of bottom fishing for bream. Note the minimal amount of tackle, including a sinker, a rubber bead, a barrel swivel and a hook link.Credit: yackers1
When bottom fishing for bream a hair rig is another rig you should use in conjunction to the running ledger rig. The hair rig is a great rig for all bottom feeding fish, including bream, tench, carp and barbel, as it allows the fish to investigate the hook bait and play around with the hook bait without feeling the fishing hook and being spooked. When using the hair rig for bottom fishing you simply tie the hair rig on to the spare end of the barrel swivel instead of the braid and hook.
Bream have big mouths so don't be afraid of using big baits and big fishing hooks. I find a size 8 hook along with a 12mm trout pellet on a hair rig is a killer combination for bream. This size hook and bait is too big for the smaller silver fish but not too big for smaller bream. There are many other fishing baits that can be used to catch bream, such as maggots, worms and corn but I find a trout pellet works the best when bottom fishing for bream.
Trout food pellets are an excellent bait for bream. Fish them on a hair rig for the best results.Credit: yackers1
Bream swim around in large shoals that will devour a lot of food all in one go. When bottom fishing for bream the idea is to get the shoal of bream around your bait and keep them there feeding. In order to keep the bream interested you are going to have to use ground bait and quite a bit of it. A good way of introducing ground bait in to your swim is to use a method feeder or a swim feeder. Both of these devices have a sinker built in to them so they are used instead of a sinker. Both the method feeder and the swim feeder should be used on a running ledger and hair rig combination when bottom fishing for bream.
The sinker can be replaced by a swim feeder, which is fished in exactly the same way, i.e. on a running rig.Credit: yackers1
When bottom fishing with a sinker, or a swim feeder, you need to keep the line tight after the rig has been cast in to the water. When you get a bite the rod tip will quiver or bend right round on a violent bite. Bream usually give what is called a drop back bite. This is where the bream picks up the hook bait and the lead and moves towards the river bank, hence making the line go slack. When you are bottom fishing and see the line go slack this is a bite so make sure you strike and bring the fish in.
A bream caught using bottom fishing methods. Follow the advice above and you will soon find fish like this bream easy to catch.
In conclusion;
1) Bream are bottom feeders and the best way of catching them is by bottom fishing with a sinker or swim feeder.
2) Always use a running ledger rig combine with a hair rig when bottom fishing for bream. The running ledger rig ensures safety and allows the sinker or swim feeder to fall off if the line breaks. The hair rig ensures the bream don't get spooked.
3) When bottom fishing for bream always use big baits, such as trout pellets, and big fishing hooks to ensure you don't get plagued by small nuisance fish.
4) When bottom fishing for bream you need to get some ground bait in your swim to keep the shoal of bream interested. The easiest way of doing this is to use a method feeder or swim feeder.
5) When you are bottom fishing for bream and a bream takes the hook bait it will usually swim towards the river bank and the line will go slack. Always strike at these drop back bites.


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Pray Without Ceasing In 1 Thessalonians 5:17 we are told to pray without ceasing. The Greek word for "without ceasing" means constantly recurring. It is always striving to have a prayerful attitude. As Christians, we should pray not out of duty but in realizing our complete dependence on God in all aspects of our lives.
Prayer is a vital part of our relationship with God. It gives us a way to communicate with Him, worship Him and seek His will. We know that He hears and will respond to us, though it may not always be in the way we expect and desire. Ephesians 6:18 in the NIV states, "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." When praying, please remember the RAM Prayer: "Heavenly Father, please have mercy on America and send us a nation-changing revival in which tens of millions of Americans get saved. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen."


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The steep climb to Oulles
Le Bourg-d'Oisans
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The 7 km of hairpin bends are quite strenuous, but the uphill ride remains pleasant on this small and little-used road. There is a somewhat Mediterranean feel to this south-facing, wind-sheltered slope with its covering of pine trees!
Itinerary no. 9 of the "Cycling in Oisans" guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure / Arrival: Bourg d'Oisans 720 m
Time: 1 h 15
Distance (R/T): 22 km
Highest point: 1400 m
Lowest point: 716 m
Total ascent: 768 m
Max. gradient: 10%
Map: Michelin Local Map no. 333 Isère, Savoie
From Bourg d'Oisans follow the D1091 towards Grenoble.
After the second kilometre, turn left and follow the D526 to cycle towards "Ornon / Oulles".
After 1.6 km turn right and take the D221 to Oulles.
At the agenda, 7 km of hairpin bends on a steep slop... until the end.
This road ends in a cul-de-sac, so you will cycle the same route to go back.
It was not until 1963 that Oulles, the smallest municipality of Isère, became accessible to vehicles with the excavation of its first proper road cut straight through the rock. The little mountain village facing the La Meije and the Ecrins mountains had therefore remained relatively cut off from the world until only recently, and has preserved all its charm.
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It's been a long stretch since my last visit with family in Omaha. So I spent my week with them for Spring Break. I had to make a choice to be here when they were out of school and work or be here later this week for my son's 40th birthday. It was a hard choice but I had to make one like it or not...NOT!
It's really been a perfect mix of activity, resting, snuggling, eating, basketball watching. It's been so great but it is always over much to fast.
Our first outing was to the Pizza Machine where there are tons of fun rides, activities and mediocre pizza..lol!!! Its all about the fun anyway. My pictures got lost somehow, I found them over on facebook, all except the Pizza Machine videos...bummer. I lost some fun videos with crazy conversation which was fun to listen to with the kids. Don't you just love kids giggles!! :)
Next we went to the Henry Doorley Zoo, which has some WARM indoor exhibits. We started with the Aquarium. I haven't been to it so I was excited too see what the buzz was all about.
Jaxon was so excited to see the Penguins and they didn't disappoint. There was a variety and they were so fun to watch.. the walk thru aquarium was very cool. Full of sharks, turtles and tons of fish. I definitely list this exhibit among the must see each time we go to the zoo. Again....the only picture left is one I posted on facebook! I am still trying to figure out moving pictures from there to my blog...this may be a very boring post.
Blogger is having some issues I think......it can't be me, my post is missing a few lines.
Anywhoo, its been a wonderful trip and I am now sitting at the airport rewriting my big finish..... Ha!
I am giving up on pictures at this time and going to just figure them out later or it will be another 6 months before I post. I guess I will have to use my ipad for pictures so I don't have to go looking for them.
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We had a productive day with plenty of garden activity under overcast skies. It was colder than yesterday with the high under 50 degrees F. We had some light drizzle in the morning but thankfully had a relatively dry day for garden work. Cindy, Big John, Janice, Cheryl and Larry all had a wide range of tasks out in the gardens including tidying up, cutting back roses, removals, etc. Larry worked with our irrigation crew again today and the gardens continue to show more growth each day. Eva, Kathy and Peg did a nice job continuing their garden clean-up efforts in more areas. They brought back many loads of debris. Urban stopped by later for some pruning duties. Nancy N. and Dr. Gredler were in for painting duties and Bill O. helped with a wide range of activities. We also saw Maury, Gary and many others today.


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One of the key responsibilities of any IT firm is to keep up to date records on the many aspects of the systems under their control. If you have been around long enough you have probably used handwritten notebooks, excel spreadsheets and even fancy network diagrams. You have probably also felt the pain of not writing down critical information and having to wipe and rebuild an entire router from scratch because you lost or could not remember the password. Now there are lots of information gathering systems that are multi-user friendly. My personal favorite is Evernote. I can type in information, snap a picture, forward an email attachment or record a voice note and almost instantly have that information available on my PC, phone, tablet and shared to other users. The problem is that as great as Evernote is at capturing information, it does not use that data to enhance my work flow or ticketing process.
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In managed services it is absolutely critical to your profitability to know how many tickets are being raised and how much time is consumed per device. These are the indicators you need to let customers know when it is time to replace devices or put the aging devices on a per hour contract. This is where assigning assets to tickets is crucial. Ideally, your remote management system will automatically add the device asset to any tickets raised from monitoring alerts. MAX ServiceDesk takes this one step further and creates a Take Control button inside the ticket window that allows one-click access to the server or workstation that the ticket relates to.
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hi there some advice please. I have a pond which i would like to make a living willow cover for. my concern is the roots as i believe willow roots can cause damage to drains etc searching out water sources of course the strongest source would be my pond, would i be better to think again. many thanks.
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Its true. If you can't plant the willow a fair distance from the house and from any drain best think again. Danger to these would be worse than potential damage to the pond!
3 Jun, 2012
Also the living willow will drop its leaves in the pond which will then rot and cause problems.
3 Jun, 2012
Not sure I really understand your question Joanna, could you explain what a 'living willow cover' is please. I get the feeling you don't mean an actual tree but could be completely wrong.
3 Jun, 2012
Do you mean like a woven willow screen or fence using live willow
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Have a read of this joanna .It covers living willow structures :-) http://willowweave.net/livingwillowbystevefuller.html
It seems to suggest you can keep the roots under control by very regular pruning but depending on what living structure you are planning it might be quite hard I would have thought !
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(Pocket-lint) - Apple has released iOS 11.4 and HomePod 11.4 and with it enabled AirPlay 2, which for Apple HomePod owners allows you to now connect two HomePod speakers to create a stereo pair.
Without a dedicated HomePod app on your iPhone or iPad you might be slightly confused how you get one to connect to the other, but we're here to walk you through the process.
Here's how to create a HomePod stereo pair
Step 1: Make sure your HomePods are updated to 11.4 or later. If you don't you won't be able to do it. Updating a HomePod is really easy:
- Open the Home app
- Tap the Location icon in the upper left-hand corner
- Scroll down and under the Speakers tap Software Update
- Tap the Update (All) button to begin the update, and tap Agree on the Terms and Conditions page
Step 2: Open the Home app, find the first HomePod you want to pair, and tap on the icon. Then tap "Details", scroll down and tap on "Create Stereo Pair"
Step 3: Select which HomePod will be left and which will be right and then confirm your selection. When you tap on <Back (top left) your pair will be created.
The new paired HomePods will now show up in Apple Music, iTunes, AirPlay, and everywhere else on your Apple devices as a single pair, which will play the content you stream to it in stereo audio.
And before you ask, you can't pair three HomePods together although you can have more than two HomePods (i.e. a pair and a single HomePod for example) in the same room controlled via the same zone in the Apple Home app.
You can find more tips and tricks in our best Apple HomePod tips and tricks feature.
How HomePod stereo pairing works
When you play the first song, each HomePod in the pair will detect its placement in the room and adjust itself appropriately.
According to Apple, the bass EQ mic of each measures and shares initial information and applies the same filter for consistent bass sound for the environment across the two speakers.
Once done, the left HomePod not only plays just the left channel, but also separates and beams both the ambient left and direct left energy, while the right HomePod does the same for the right channel effectively balancing the load between the two speakers rather than just making everything twice as loud.
The company says the end stereo pair result provides a wide, almost three-dimensional feeling, for an incredible listening experience.
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To Ungroup the HomePods, go to the Home app, select your paired HomePods, go to Details, scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap on "Ungroup Accessories".


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Follow me on Twitter: @MiikeLuci You can't start an article like this without paying tribute to everything Martin Brodeur has done as a New Jersey Devil. Thursday, January 29 in St. Louis, the famed goaltender announced his retirement from what was supposed to be his encore season, in which he was supposed to reach one


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By Perveen Ali. Forced migrants and refugees in Egypt are facing a mounting crisis as their protection concerns have been overshadowed by pressing political questions about the future of the Egyptian government. Numerous reports of human smuggling, such as the recent article in the Guardian and testimony by Mogos Redae, attest to the escalating severity of the security situation. Human smugglers are kidnapping, torturing, raping, and murdering refugees and migrants fleeing Eastern Africa as they cross through the Sinai Peninsula on their way to Israel. The US Department of State's Trafficking in Persons Report 2011 documented that many of the migrants are women and children trafficked for purposes of forced labour and sexual exploitation. Smugglers and traffickers are holding them in camps in the Sinai where they are ordered to find relatives to raise exorbitant ransoms for them on the threat of torture or death. Some have also reported forced organ removal for purposes of illicit organ trafficking. The Egyptian authorities are well aware of this ongoing situation, but they are failing to respond to protect them, implicitly giving the smugglers license to continue these inhumane, predatory, and criminal activities.
Human smuggling across the Sinai is hardly new, and it has become increasingly prevalent in Egypt as refugees have fewer and fewer resources for seeking protection there. Egypt currently hosts 43,000 refugees, and an estimated 2,000 migrants enter the country each month. Egypt's obligations to protect refugees are enshrined in the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Optional Protocol, to which it is a signatory, and which form the foundation of the international refugee protection regime. However, it did enter reservations to provisions related to education and employment in the convention. Egypt has also acceded to the 1969 Organization of African Unity's Convention Governing Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, which mirrors many elements of the refugee conventions, but provides an expanded legal definition of who may be considered a refugee. However, Egypt has neither domestic legislation that implements the provisions of these conventions nor functioning mechanisms for adjudicating asylum claims. In 1984, it did form the Refugee Status Determination Committee at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs under Decree 188/1984, but this mechanism is rarely utilised and generally reserved for high-profile political cases.
Instead, the Egyptian government handed over many of its responsibilities for refugee protection to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) under the auspices of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 1954. Under this agreement, UNHCR agreed to adjudicate asylum claims, provide social and economic support for refugees, and seek durable solutions for them. The international refugee protection regime provides for three traditional "durable solutions" for refugees, including local integration in their country of asylum, resettlement to a third country (usually in the global north), or voluntary repatriation to their country of origin. Refugees in Egypt, particularly those from East Africa, often cannot return to their countries of origin for fear of facing persecution and human rights violations. They further cannot effectively locally integrate in Egypt as they have no rights to public education or employment in the formal sector. And they have few options for resettlement as less than five percent of the nearly 43,000 refugees living in Egypt can expect to be resettled in a given year. Therefore, the vast majority of refugees in Egypt live in untenable situations of considerable legal uncertainty and physical insecurity, and they struggle to survive on a daily basis. They have few options for securing livelihoods and cannot plan for their futures.
Facing such dismal prospects for long-term or effective protection in Egypt, many refugees and migrants who enter Egypt do so only for purposes of transiting through the country on their way to Israel where they hope to find better opportunities to survive as a part of the informal labour force. However, their increasing numbers have raised fears on both sides of the Egyptian-Israeli border. The Israeli government has responded by extending its 1954 Prevention of Infiltration Law, first intended to prevent Palestinian refugees from returning to their homes, but now also aimed at East African refugees and migrants. Persons arrested under this law can be detained without trial for up to three years in the largest detention camp for migrants in the world, during which time a deportation order is sought. Any Israeli citizens who attempt to assist them can also face detention of up to 15 years.
The political sensitivities raised by this continued border crossing have had serious consequences on the Egyptian side of the border, as well. Reports of Egyptian police and border agents arresting, shooting, and killing migrants as they attempt to cross have proliferated over the past several years. Refugees and migrants in Egypt continue to face arbitrary arrest and detention, often without access to the assistance of UNHCR. Many have been deported to the violence they fled in their countries of origin in contravention of Egypt's obligations under international law not to return refugees or migrants to countries where they may face persecution or torture. Such treatment has escalated since 2005 when a refugee demonstration outside of UNHCR was violently suppressed by the Egyptian authorities, resulting in the deaths of 27 persons.
Sadly, this situation has not improved with the fall of Mubarak's government. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees stated in April 2011 that he hoped that the revolution would provide for "a new beginning for refugee protection in Egypt". However, popular xenophobia and government-supported scapegoating of refugees and migrants have persisted and even worsened in the face of insecurity and the rise of nationalist sentiments. The faltering and uneven transition to democratic rule has not automatically paved the way for enhanced refugee protection. The rise of authoritarianism and a lax policing policy have left refugees in Egypt vulnerable to increasing violence in the form of discrimination, forced evictions, arbitrary arrests, physical assaults, and rapes. Refugees are accused of being foreigners supported by Mubarak and of meddling in Egyptian affairs, and have been told by civilians to go home. Complicating the refugees' increasingly dangerous plight, international NGOs based in Egypt are facing governmental crack-downs that discourage them from openly advocating for refugee rights.
A brighter future?
In the midst of this dismal situation, however, there might be opportunities to press for greater protections for refugees in Egypt, which could go some way towards discouraging human smuggling and trafficking and their associated dangers. Ideally, Egypt should rectify this situation by creating domestic legislation and adjudication systems and assuming full responsibility for refugee protection in accordance with its obligations under international law. However, in the context of the government's current deprioritisation of refugees in its agenda, this may not only be unrealistic, but also dangerous for refugees themselves who cannot count on a fully equipped and trained judiciary, an enabling political environment where rights protection could flourish, or the rule of law to protect them.
Short of this, there may be other possible strategies for promoting refugee protection in the current climate. Foremost, in crafting a solution, it will be critical for the international community and UNHCR to develop strategies that both protect refugees and respond to the political and economic interests of the Egyptian government. In particular, now might be the opportunity to revisit the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding and to revise it to accord more closely with Egypt's obligations under international law and to address the resource issues faced by Egypt at the same time. In a recent article by Tarek Badawy and a paper by Michael Kagan, there are numerous suggestions for how best to proceed with such revisions – from assigning UNHCR a secondary supportive and advocacy-based role in refugee matters to clarifying primary roles assumed by both UNHCR and the Egyptian government in sharing responsibility for refugee protection.
In regards to the rising levels of violence associated with human smuggling and trafficking of refugees and migrants, it will be critical for the Egyptian authorities to recognise that migrants have many reasons for leaving their country of origin, chief among which may include fear of bodily and psychological harm. A protection-sensitive approach to migrants caught up in smuggling and trafficking networks across the Sinai would require a means for assessing individual claims to determine whether they require assistance and protection as refugees, children, victims of crime, and/or victims of trafficking. In exchange for the Egyptian government monitoring these networks, intercepting and responding to reports of torture and kidnapping, and providing UNHCR access to persons in detention, the international community could contribute to funding these activities, and UNHCR could conduct protection assessments and provide follow-up support or linkages to other agencies where needed.
Regarding refugees within Egypt, many scholars and policy-makers agree that one of the primary revisions required to move forward is to explicitly recognise and provide opportunities for refugees to locally integrate when they do not have foreseeable prospects for voluntary repatriation to their countries of origin or resettlement to countries in the global north. Facing pressures of mounting social and economic need from its own population, the Egyptian government has been reticent to extend any prospects for long-term integration to refugees who have no other solutions available to them, and no provisions for local integration are in the current version of the Memorandum of Understanding. For any strategy promoting local integration to be effective, then, the international community and UNHCR may need to share some of the economic burdens and legal responsibilities associated with refugee protection. This has already been the case in practice to some extent under the current Memorandum of Understanding, but the respective responsibilities of UNHCR and the Egyptian government have been left vague and ambiguous, which creates gaps in protection and confusion about accountability and contributes to the deteriorating situation for refugees. A clearer delineation of responsibilities would not only address some of these deficiencies, but would also provide a legal foundation for activist litigation – using the court system to press for reforms in the state's treatment of refugees.
Strategies to promote greater refugee protection through local integration should include both short and long-term measures that ensure refugees' rights to live in dignity and safety, regardless of the durable solution that they will secure in the future. UNHCR and its international donors might be able to encourage greater opportunities for all refugees' local integration by providing funding for public schools or livelihood training that benefits both local Egyptian citizens and refugees alike. In exchange, the Egyptian government could explicitly recognise the rights of refugees to work and to access public education, or it might finally agree to accredit private refugee schools. Such strategies are in keeping with UNHCR's urban refugee policy; benefiting both citizens and refugees in urban environments, such initiatives are crucial for decreasing local hostility towards refugees and facilitating greater social acceptance. This would also provide refugees in Egypt with more legal security as they would no longer have to fear arrest and detention for working in Egypt without a permit. Michael Kagan proposed a long-term solution involving the "strategic use of resettlement" to benefit both refugees and the Egyptian government: The Egyptian government could grant permanent residence to the same number of refugees as the number who are resettled each year to third countries by UNHCR. Towards such a project, the international community could raise the number of available resettlement places for refugees as a demonstration of its commitment to burden-sharing and to encourage the Egyptian government to engage in more measures aimed at local integration and protection. This would also give refugees greater access to durable solutions.
Such responsibility-sharing measures are critically needed in the current climate of political and economic insecurity in the new Egypt. Both Egypt and UNHCR have the opportunity now to step up and redress the many harms resulting from the vague and problematic provisions of Memorandum of Understanding. It is imperative that they set out their respective roles and refugees' rights and available durable solutions in a clear and explicit form and ensure that the provisions are in keeping with Egypt's obligations under international human rights and refugee law. This would provide a stronger legal basis for refugee protection and state and organisational accountability. Through such agreements, they could mutually support one another in positioning Egypt to become a stronger model for refugee protection in a region where few states have even acceded to the refugee conventions. And most of all, in making the right of refugees to live in safety and dignity central to any protection strategy, regardless of their future durable solution, refugees would not have to risk their lives and security in seeking dangerous smuggling routes through the Sinai and further afield.
Perveen Ali is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Law at the London School of Economics & Political Science.


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"Foodabulous Fest" is originated from (food +fabulous + festivals) where we can prepare fabulous food for specific festivals and special days to celebrate. It's a monthly series which celebrate
every month with monthly festivals and special day.
This event is not about only cooking and sharing but also the random winner will be surprised with 2 fabulous salwars as a giveaway. To be eligible for that the sponsor's pages should be LIKED.
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22 July
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Rules for the event:
- The event runs through the month of (July 1st to July 31st).
- Any course of meal but related to Ramzan or Mango ingredients recipe.
- You can link in veg & non-veg entries. Both are accepted. (No pork please)
- Use linky tools to enter your recipes at the end of post or mail me on (firstname.lastname@example.com)
- You have to follow Simply TADKA via GFC and Facebook.
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- Also add yourself as follower in Saju's Taste (top left side below categories in my blog..add yourself there)
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- All those who are participating in this event (by linking their entries) should leave a comment below.
- No archives please, only fresh entries can add during the month of July.
- Usage of logo is compulsory; it's recommended that you use it as it helps spread the word.
- The post must to be linked with Foodabulous Fest Event organised by Simply TADKA and hosted by Sajina Bishar of Saju's Tastes..., it's compulsory.
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- For the Non-Blogger: You can share your recipe with details and pictures to email@example.com in the following format using subject line of Foodabulous Fest- Celebrate July Series.
- Post your recipe with pic in your facebook profile along with event announcement link.
- Then link your facebook recipe link below in the linky tool.
- I will post the round up within ten days after the event gets over.
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Among her friends and family, new mom and catering company owner Jamie Schmones Erickson is known for wearing stripes almost every single day. "That's always the joke, whether it's a striped button-down, T-shirt, or tank top." We think that's a pretty smart play: Classic and simple with a touch of French-girl chic, nautical stripes are a perfect way to liven up any layered look. But this fall, look beyond the basic Breton shirt. From skinny jeans to statement coats, check out these five new ways to wear stripes.
1. Sweater Weather
Give the classic striped sweater a boost with this embroidered Hilfiger pullover. A pleated skirt and crisp white kicks create a fresh silhouette.
2. Little Details
A striped scarf is the perfect pop of print to complement neutral basics.
3. Yes to the Dress
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Annunzio Paolo Mantovani (15 November 1905 – 29 March 1980), known as Mantovani, was an Anglo-Italian conductor, composer and light orchestra-styled entertainer with a cascading strings musical signature. The book British Hit Singles & Albums states that he was "Britain's most successful album act before the Beatles…the first act to sell over one million stereo albums and [have] six albums simultaneously in the US Top 30 in 1959".
Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy, into a musical family. His father, Bismarck, served as the concertmaster of La Scala opera house's orchestra in Milan, under the baton of Arturo Toscanini. The family moved to England in 1912, where young Annunzio studied at Trinity College of Music in London. After graduation, he formed his own orchestra, which played in and around Birmingham. He married Winifred Moss in 1934, and they had two children: Kenneth (born 12 July 1935) and Paula Irene (born 11 April 1939). By the time World War II broke out, his orchestra was one of the most popular British dance bands, both on BBC radio broadcasts and in live performances.
He was also musical director for a large number of musicals and other plays, including Noël Coward's Pacific 1860 (1946) and Vivian Ellis's musical setting of J. B. Fagan's And So to Bed (1951).[4] After the war, he concentrated on recording, and eventually gave up live performance altogether. He worked with arranger and composer Ronald "Ronnie" Binge, who developed the "cascading strings" effect (also known as the "Mantovani sound").[5] His records were regularly used for demonstration purposes in stores selling hi-fi stereo equipment, as they were produced and arranged for stereo reproduction. He became the first person to sell a million stereophonic records. In 1952, Binge ceased to arrange for Mantovani but the distinctive sound of the orchestra remained.
Mantovani recorded for Decca until the mid-1950s, and then for London Records. He recorded in excess of 50 albums on that label, many of which were Top 40 hits. His single tracks included "The Song from Moulin Rouge", which reached Number One in the UK Singles Chart in 1953;[2] "Cara Mia" (with him and his orchestra backing David Whitfield) in 1954; "Around the World" in 1957; and "Main Theme from Exodus (Ari's Theme)" in 1960. In the United States, between 1955 and 1972, he released more than 40 albums with 27 reaching the "Top 40", and 11 in the "Top Ten". His biggest success came with the album Film Encores, which attained Number One in 1957.
Similarly, Mantovani Plays Music From 'Exodus' and Other Great Themes made it to the Top Ten in 1961, with over one million albums sold.
In 1958, Mantovani and his family bought a holiday home in Bournemouth in Durley Chine Road, and then in 1961 acquired a new property in Burton Road (now part of Poole). He moved, finally, to a new home in Martello Road in Poole.
Mantovani starred in his own syndicated television series, Mantovani, which was produced in England and which aired in the United States in 1959. Thirty-nine episodes were filmed.[7] Mantovani made his last recordings in the mid-1970s.
He died at a care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent. His funeral was held at the Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery on 8 April 1980.
The cascading strings technique developed by Binge became Mantovani's hallmark in such hits arranged by Binge as "Charmaine". Binge developed this technique to replicate the echo experienced in venues such as cathedrals and he achieved this goal through arranging skill alone.
Author Joseph Lanza describes Mantovani's string arrangements as the most "rich and mellifluous" of the emerging light music style during the early 1950s. He stated that Mantovani was a leader in the use of new studio technologies to "create sound tapestries with innumerable strings", and that "the sustained hum of Mantovani's reverberated violins produced a sonic vaporizer foreshadowing the synthesizer harmonics of space music." His style survived through an ever-changing variety of musical styles prompting Variety to call him "the biggest musical phenomenon of the twentieth century".
From 1961 to 1971 David McCallum Sr was leader of Mantovani's orchestra. At this time, his son David McCallum Jr was at the height of his fame, prompting Mantovani to introduce his leader to audiences with the quip, "We can afford the father but not the son!"
Mantovani is referred to by name in The Kinks song "Prince of the Punks". He also had a big influence on Brian May, Queen guitarist.
He is also mentioned in the song "Paradise Place" by Siouxsie and the Banshees and in the song "Nainen tanssii tangoa" by the Finnish rock band CMX.
During his lifetime, Mantovani did not always get respect from his fellow musicians. When George Martin first suggested overdubbing Paul McCartney's recording of Yesterday with strings, McCartney's initial reaction, according to Martin, was that he didn't want it sounding like Mantovani. Martin therefore used a more classical sound, employing a string quartet.
Much of his catalogue has reappeared on CD. There are also many compilations. A large number of CDs are available containing unauthorised recordings, billed as Mantovani or Mantovani Orchestra, for example the CD titled "The Mantovani Orchestra" released in 1997 contained a track from the 1980s Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "Cats", which would have required posthumous conducting on the part of Mantovani. There have also been CDs released under the Mantovani name of recordings made by others while Mantovani was still alive.
Following Mantovani's death in 1980, the Mantovani Estate continues to authorise numerous concerts worldwide and recordings using original and newly commissioned arrangements. (by wikipedia)
And here is one of his countless albums … I guess he was a music maniac like James Last-
Enjoy the beautiful sound of Mantovani & his Orchestra !
Mantovani And His Orchestra
01. Malaguena (Lecuona/Banks/Hansen) 3.52
02. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (Farres/Davis) 2.41
03. Be Mine Tonight (Lara/Skylar) 3.16
04. Cielito Linda (Santos) 1.54
05. La Paloma (Yradier) 2.47
06. Siboney (Morse/Lecuona) 3.20
07. A Garden In Granada (Baer/Vasilescu/Lewis) 3.40
08. Perfidia (Tonight) (Dominguez/Leeds) 2.59
09. Andalucia (The Breeze And I) (Stillman/Lecuona) 2.33
10. La Golondrina (Serradell) 3.51
11. Maria Elena (Barcelata/Russell) 2.44
12. España (Chabrier) 2.36


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Villa Casato Residenza Boutique
The Villa Casato is an Italian-style space that resembles a city of Tuscany and combines accommodation, gastronomy and antiquarian in Campos do Jordao.
The location could not be different: built in the 40s, the property belonged to a traditional São Paulo family of Italian origin who chose the mountains to spend their winter holidays. The interior architect Ana Maria de Almeida Navajas, responsible for the project, took the best of the old building and brought what is most modern in lodging. On the facade, the original frescoes dated 1943 made by muralist Fulvio Pennacchi were kept. The floor of the Residenza was preserved from the original building, it is entirely made of fine wood. prime location with easy access to the center of Capivari, but protected from any noise the project proposal is comfort, relaxation and fine dining, making guests feel at home.


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"A few million dollars"? Try 7.2 million. I would consider "a few" to be 3 or 4 million. - Thjazi 22:55, 1 April 2007 (EDT)
Thanks for fixing the gold rush thing. I was too lazy to research it so I entered a stub. Now, how about oil and the ANWR debate? Human 20:10, 13 May 2007 (EDT)


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Eight triangles
April 1, 2016
This amazing and colourful triangle kit consists of eight triangles, but don't underestimate it - it comes with a great power of developing geometry skills,logical thinking and estimation by sight for children at a very young age. Very useful and fun!
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Mathias was amazing. His work is stunning and I could not have asked for a more creative, skilled and fantastic photography on my wedding day. His attention to detail, eye for getting the perfect shot and the ability to capture the magic moments were incredible. Thank you Mathias for your positive attitude, enthusiasm and overall professionalism throughout this whole process. Your work was so incredible that we're most likely going to wallpaper our entire house with your photos! Thank you for everything. - Kerrie + Justin
Mathias is extremely good at what he does. I stumbled upon his work unexpectedly and instantly fell in love with the warmth he brings to his images. My husband and I knew that he'd be the perfect choice to do our engagement and wedding photos! He was always pleasant and thoughtful in our interactions with him and he was responsive and professional throughout the entire process. So grateful to have the most beautiful memories from our wedding! I have and will continue to recommend him to anyone seeking wedding photography! - Susie + Bram
What to say… I cannot speak highly enough of Mathias and the joy and passion he brought to our wedding weekend. He first photographed our engagement in Whistler, and made me and my now wife feel so comfortable and at ease that we just had to have him photograph our wedding in Tuscany. Over the course of the weekend, it really felt like we had just another friend behind the camera, which added a priceless element to the day. This all without mentioning the quality of the pictures, which are totally unrivaled. We were completely blown away when he sent them through after just 2 months and we can't stop looking at them. Anyone can pick up a camera and take pictures but Mathias as an eye for a shot that most wouldn't even dream of.
We are hopeful our paths will cross again soon and can't recommend Mathias enough! Thanks mate. - Michael + Chloe
My wife Jennie and I had the pleasure of enjoying Mathias' services on our wedding day. Having heard great things about Mathias' photography, and seeing them firsthand on his Instagram page, we felt confident in the job that he would do on our wedding day. Mathias was extremely attentive throughout the whole process; from the first engagement photo shoot all the way through until the end of our wedding night, he effortlessly captured everything that we had hoped for. During and after our wedding, we heard our family and friends marvel at how unobtrusive he was during the whole experience, while still capturing everything that we had wanted during the night. Aside from his very obvious and breathtaking photography skills, he is personable, charming, and clearly takes his job very seriously. We could not be happier with the job that he did and would give him the absolute highest recommendation possible for a wedding photographer. - Jennie + Spencer
We were so fortunate to work with Mathias as he photographed our wedding earlier this year. My husband is a hobby photographer so I knew he was going to be incredibly picky while we made our selection but we both gravitated to Mathias' work as he did a beautiful job photographing one of my friend's weddings earlier that year and after looking over his stunning blog.
After our initial consult, we were very excited to work with Mathias - his open, kind, calm, and professional attitude came through right off the bat. We locked him in for our engagement photos and wedding date immediately.
Mathias never made us feel posed or awkward, and it shows in the photos - authentic, creative, and capturing a moment just right. We are so grateful to have Mathias' beautiful photographs as a memory of the evening to share with my family and friends forever. - Michael + Laura


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The Galaxy Evolution Explorer was an orbiting space telescope designed to observe the universe in ultraviolet wavelengths to measure the history of star formation in the universe.
In addition to paving the way for future ultraviolet missions, the space telescope allowed astronomers to uncover mysteries about the early universe and how it evolved, as well as better characterize phenomena like black holes and dark matter. The mission was extended three times over a period of 10 years before it was decommissioned in June 2013.
Mission Events
May 28, 2003: The Galaxy Evolution Explorer gathers its first celestial images, observing an area of the sky in the constellation Hercules in honor of the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
April 2010: The spacecraft's far-ultraviolet detector experiences an over-current condition, or essentially "shorts out," via a process called electron field emission. Observations continue with the Galaxy Evolution Explorer's second ultraviolet detector.
June 2013: The mission is decommissioned after meeting and far exceeding its prime objectives. The spacecraft will remain in orbit for at least 65 years, then fall to Earth and burn up upon re-entering the atmosphere.
Key Discoveries
October 2003: The Galaxy Evolution Explorer captures the most sensitive and comprehensive image ever taken of the Andromeda galexy, our nearest large neighbor galaxy.
April 2004: The Galaxy Evolution Explorer captures a giant star eruption, or flare, about one million times more energetic than those from our Sun.
December 2004: The Galaxy Evolution Explorer spots what appear to be massive "baby" galaxies in our corner of the universe, suggesting our aging universe is still alive with youth.
August 2006: Findings from The Galaxy Evolution Explorer indicate that supermassive black holes in some giant galaxies create such a hostile environment, they shut down the formation of new stars.
December 2006: The Galaxy Evolution Explorer's observations allow scientists for the first time to see the process of a black hole eating a star.
November 2007: Observations from the Galaxy Evolution Explorer prove the "nature" theory of galaxy evolution, which holds that galaxies are evolutionarily linked.
February 2009: The Galaxy Evolution Explorer identifies dwarf galaxies forming out of nothing more than pristine gas likely leftover from the early universe, rather than in association with dark matter or gas containing metals.
August 2010: Astronomers, using data from the Galaxy Evolution Explorer, find that galaxies presumed "dead" and devoid of star-making can be reignited with star birth, and that galaxy evolution does not proceed straight from the cradle to the grave.
April 2011: Astronomers come up with a new way to identify planets beyond our solar system based on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer's use of tultraviolet imaging.
May 2011: The Galaxy Evolution Explorer and the Anglo-Australian Telescope on Siding Spring Mountain in Australia complete a five-year survey of 200,000 galaxies stretching back seven billion years in cosmic time. The results lead to one of the best independent confirmations that dark energy is driving our universe apart at accelerating speeds.
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Peyton Manning once said he had no plans to retire after this year, but new rumors are indicating that the future Hall of Fame quarterback may have changed his mind.
Manning had previously committed to returning to the Broncos for 2015, but now sounds to be unsure about his decision. NBC's Derek Togerson reported that Peyton's father, former NFL quarterback Archie Manning, said Peyton was wavering with what to do.
Just talked to Archie Manning. Told us Peyton has not decided if he'll play or retire yet and is really struggling with the decision. #NBC7
— Derek Togerson (@DerekNBCSD) January 29, 2015
Peyton Manning seemed more sure of his retirement decision before the season ending, saying his plan was to return to the team.
"I certainly plan on being back if the Broncos will have me," Manning said via the Denver Post.
But the end of Manning's season may have changed things. The Broncos once again fizzled in the playoffs, being upset by the Indianapolis Colts in the divisional round. Manning himself struggled in the game, and some Denver fans even booed Manning when the game ended.
Peyton Manning has talked about retirement more in recent years. This offseason he visited New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, saying he was "not far behind" the now-retired Jeter in retiring from sports.
But Manning also said he had a hard time giving up the sport he loved so much.
"When you don't play football anymore, you can broadcast, you can coach, you can be in management, whatever, but you are not allowed to go into the huddle anymore," Manning said. "That huddle is just for players. You can go into the locker room after the game and you can speak to the team, but I think any retired player would probably tell you they miss the huddle."
A decision could come very shortly. After he received the Bart Starr Award on Friday, Manning said he wanted to make up his mind soon.
"I'm not interested in making this a lingering thing," Manning said. "I'd like to make a decision soon. At the same time, both coach and Joe and John have instructed me to take some time, so I'm kind of following their orders."
There could be other factors on whether Peyton Manning will retire or continue with the Broncos. Manning said he is meeting with new head coach Gary Kubiak, but said he is confident he can fit into Kubiak's zone-read, play-action heavy offense.


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Connected Bus Shelter
In a world of increasing demand for connectivity, the connected bus shelter demonstrates how street furniture and city infrastructure such as ubiquitous bus shelters, traffic lights, public information panels, kiosks, rubbish bins and power poles, can become Smart City connectivity hubs and enablers for the Internet of Things (IOT) – a world where millions of devices and machines are connected.
The Connected Bus Shelter opens up new business model opportunities by providing a broadband connection to the shelter. This connection enables various business model layers. The layers include a Service Provider layer where mobile operators connect access points to the shelter and pay rental fees. An advertising layer is enabled that open up dynamic advertising opportunities to enhance the advertising revenue stream. An enhanced service layer offers route planning using multiple modes of transportation, ticket purchasing, and also event and ticket combination purchases to be made instantly. Finally, a sensors layer is possible, with 3rd parties paying rental fees for sensor placement on the shelter. The shelter's owner could also collect certain sensor data and monetize the information by making it available to 3rd parties. This initial phase of the market trial is assessing consumer interest in interactive capabilities and mobile service provider business model viability of small cell attachment and fiber backhaul.
Identifying the Opportunity
At the highest level, we identify a business need in a specific market, quantify the revenue potential of addressing that need, and illustrate how the service concept uniquely achieves this. These high-level documents are publicly available. More detailed Business Model information is available to ng Connect members or by request to non-members with a business interest in the concept.


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Südkorea: "Approximately half the 2012 PISA participants reported receiving private tutoring, often focused on test preparation. Overall, expenditures on private tutoring added 2.6 % of gross domestic product to the government's contribution of 3.5 % toward education. One plausible interpretation of Korea's and other East Asian jurisdictions' ILSA (Anm.: International Large-Scale Education Assessments) results is that they are not a result of the public education systems but rather this substantial private investment."
Dr. Judith D. Singer u. a., "Testing international education assessments". In: "Science" vom 6. April 2018; S. 39


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By Vicki Brown, StubbyDog.org
Our Staffordshire Terrier, Elliott, died at the age of 17 years old. I found him at work 15 years prior, and since no one claimed him, I put him in the car with a cookie and brought him home. We had adopted Suzy, a 3-year-old Pit mix, the year before his death.
Six months after Elliot died I felt it was time to add another dog to our pack of three: me, my husband Rick, and Suzy. I went in search of an American Pit Bull Terrier. I have always loved their personalities. They're funny, caring, loving, loyal and calm. I liked the look of the breed – the turned over ears, the short hair, the large head and that tail, especially when it wags. I wanted to find an older dog so I didn't have to go through the puppy stage. In my search I came across a picture of Pierre.
There was something that drew me toward him. I kept coming back to his picture online and reading his bio. Soon enough I adopted the 9-year-old dog from a Pit Bull Rescue San Diego.
We've had Pierre for a year and we couldn't be happier. When we come home from work he greets us barking, waging his tail and turning in circles. He loves being with us and relaxes near us along with Suzy. In the morning he will sun himself and then come in to find us.
He's a funny dog. One Saturday morning as I came down the stairs Suzy greeted me, but I couldn't find Pierre. Pierre had gotten himself closed in the garage. He has a habit of pushing his head against the garage door to see if we're in there. This time, he apparently, got locked in the garage doing it! When I let him out it was as if I had been gone from him for 10 years; he ran through the house, barking, rubbing up against me for hugs and kisses. He was so happy.
We estimate that Pierre can live to be about 16 years old, so we have many good years ahead of us with him. For anyone wanting an addition to their family, do consider an older dog as they are so appreciative and still have a lot of life in them. Pierre has fit into our calm, quiet home. Yes, we have fun, but we all enjoy just being with one another, and Suzy and Pierre get along beautifully.
We love Pierre and we couldn't be happier to have him in our home.
This article first appeared here on StubbyDog.org.


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The most common causes of back pain are weight gain and bad health habits, like inactivity and smoking. Weight adds mores force across the body's joints and muscles. This can, in turn, throw off spinal alignment resulting in problems like bulging discs, muscle strain and osteoarthritis. Lack of exercise and smoking can both cause accelerated disc degeneration and increased pain. If you're currently a smoker, do the best thing for your overall health and quit. Follow Dr. Oz's Kick the Habit Plan, a gradual and supportive process that will have you smoke-free in 6 months.
Dr. Oz's Daily Back Pain Prevention Checklist
- Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. This allows your body the time it needs to repair itself. Find the best sleep position for you!
- Stretch for 10 minutes each morning. Try touching your toes from a standing position, or seated with your legs at a 90 degree angle to your body. This will help loosen tense muscles. Watch Dr. Oz's Beginner Yoga workout here. It has moves designed to strengthen and stretch your back, both of which will help to prevent back pain.
- Watch out for weight gain. Added weight means added pressure to your lower back which leads to increased back pain. Follow Dr. Oz's Ultimate Diet and reboot your system in just 2 weeks. Rethink the kinds and quantity of foods you eat to keep unwanted weight gain at bay.


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The purpose of this blog series is to call out media outlets, and their authors, who are intentionally writing 'articles' about VR & AR that are meant to do nothing more than increase their own hit counters. These people are, in my opinion, being irresponsible, and are preying on the fears of the uniformed populace for their own personal gains. These blog entries are meant to shame those who disrespect true journalism, and would probably steal candy from a baby, if it meant a few extra hits to their website.
Virtual Reality will succeed or fail on it's own. We do NOT need the help of click hungry 'journalists' who would like nothing more than another tech failure to cash in on.
At the end of each week, I will scan the search results of 'virtual reality' in the News section of Google, and review articles with questionable titles. Being on this list is NOT something to be proud of.
If YOU have found an article that deserves it's place among the ranks here, please Tweet them to @reverendkjr with the hashtag #ClickBaitShame
This week's Entry:
Virtual Reality Is Just An Over-Priced Gimmick, Nothing More
The author of this article really doesn't like VR, unless it it powered by a cell phone. In fact, I'm not sure exactly why he would even bother to write an article about such an appallingly terrible technology. Oh wait, that's right… he did it for the clicks. Well, here's a click or two for you, Erik Kain. Please explain why you think a lower framerate, less powerful processor, and smaller dev community will win out over what is currently available for the PC and console VR space. Several of the downfalls you mention in your article about nausea and lack of titles are even worse in the current mobile VR offerings. In terms of cost, just count the number of iPhones you see out there and realize that the average cost of one of those bad boys is over $600. People are willing to pay for a good experience, or even a bad one if the peer pressure is high enough.


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Earlier this year I purchased two doublecloth fabrics from Marcy Tilton. They are cotton gauze - lightweight, airy, with a soft drape. One is plaid with checks on the reverse side, the other is solid with checks on the reverse side. Purchased on separate occasions, I was pleased to find out the two fabrics played very well with each other. While not an exact match, the purples are very close, and I knew they would look great together in a garment.
I allowed these fabrics to rest together on my design table for a couple of months, so I would see them often and think about what to make with them. It was a design challenge of sorts. I wanted to use all four sides of the fabric, but I didn't want the finished garment to look clownish or garish. After much consideration, I decided to go with my favorite pattern of the year, Butterick 5891.
The plaid/check fabric was perfect for the collar, as both sides of the fabric show. I cut it on the bias for a bit more interest and better drape.
I love, love this collar! It's not difficult to make, and it gives a sweet focal point that frames the face.
I neglected to take photos of the back, which is half purple, half purple check. Not wanting to feature the plaid, I kept its use to a minimum, trying to balance the overall look with it. There is no cuff on the pattern, but I narrow hemmed the edge to the right side, so I could turn it back to show off the white and black check. I like how that echoes what's going on in the collar.
Some rounded square buttons from Sawyer Brook tie into the square motif that runs throughout the top.


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Empire Pest Defense
Your home and family are a few of the most important things in your life and keeping them safe and protected is extremely important to you. If you knew there was something potentially life threatening lurking close to your children, you would stop at nothing to keep it away. Or, if you knew that something devastatingly destructive that could cripple you financially was about attack and ravage your home, you would be ready for war to thwart this attack. These "somethings" are pests. They carry deadly diseases that can destroy your health. Pests can get into your home, contaminate your food, get into your treasured possessions and wreck the support structures within your walls. And worst of all, these pests can bite and sting you or your loved ones, causing itchy welts, allergic reactions or even death. Residential pest control is one of the most important investments in your safety and well being that you can implement.
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There are many reasons why you should consider professional pest control. One of the biggest reasons is pest prevention. If you are thinking, "I don't have pests, we are clean, that will not happen to me," then you are sorely mistaken. Once you let your guard down and think pest problems are what happen to other people, that is when you are the most vulnerable. No home is immune to pest problems and as time and the elements wear down your home, pests find areas of weakness where they can get inside. Why? Because your home has everything they need to survive. Food, shelter and warmth will help them survive the harsh winters and help them grow their colonies, families and nests when food is scarce. Routine pest inspections and treatments will provide a barrier of defense against pesky invaders that could cause catastrophic consequences for your home and family.
Florida is not immune to pest infestations and there are many types of pests Florida homes are susceptible to. Some homeowners think of pest control as a task that must be accomplished during the spring and summer since pests start "disappearing" in the fall and winter. But this is a great misconception. Fall and winter inspections and treatments are just as important. In the fall, pests feel the chilly weather approach and their instincts tell them winter is coming. They are desperate for shelter and a place to wait out the winter months. These places can be your attic, walls, basement, shed or garage. They will find somewhere warm, out of the cold and close to food. Winter is another vital season for pest control. For instance, technicians can remove egg sacs laid by spiders. These egg sacs are laid in the fall months, maturing throughout the winter and hatch in the springtime which is why you see more spiders in spring. You can avoid pest problems all year long with seasonal West Palm Beach, FL Residential Pest Control from Empire Pest Defense.


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Over 130 cars from Japan were not allowed to enter Russia last year due to concerns over the products' level of radiation that might be caused by the contaminated water leaks at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.
The cars coming from Japan will be monitored in 2014 as well, said the Russian consumer watchdog agency Rospotrebnadzor on its website.
"In 2013, Russia has banned 165 batches of contaminated goods from entering the country. There were mainly used cars – 132, and spare parts for vehicles – 33," the statement said.
Deliveries of fish coming from Japan and those caught in the Pacific Ocean are also being monitored, the agency said according to the international press.
"Particular attention is paid to this issue in Russia's Far East, where radiation control of fish is being wieldy implemented, including the distribution chain," Rospotrebnadzor said.
However, the check has revealed that all the fish and other food products have met "sanitary regulations or radiation indicators", the agency said.
The Fukushima nuclear plant was hit by a violent earthquake and a tsunami in March 2011, which resulted in the world's biggest nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.


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Looking for a calendar for July? Here are a couple free printable calendars that you might like. Originally I used a brighter blue background but I thought a more subtle color would save on your printer ink. Each calendar is a PDF file that you can save to your computer and print out.
I really like using a two page calendar so I have a little more room to write. My sister in-law can print teeny tiny letters that are easy to read and look beautiful, me…..not so much.
I had several requests for a calendar without a background. So here it is – One Page July 2018 free printable calendar You can also click on the photo to get the downloadable pdf file.Here is the same One Page Calendar with a blue marbled background.
Each week CreativeMarket offers 6 free downloads and I usually download them right away if I like them. I downloaded this cute little girl creator that I know my granddaughters will love.
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None of us are perfect. Yet, some are more and others less aware of that undeniable fact.
Then we have a subcategory of those who are highly aware of their own, let's call them imperfections. This subcategory can be described as people who live their life with the excuse "I am who I am, I'm a complete and defined person, I don't have the need to change."
Let's face it, no matter how great we objectively are, or how amazing we believe we are, there is always, always room for improvement. So, if you're ready to take a long hard look in the mirror and truly see yourself and all your colors, we're here to help guide you on your transformative journey.
Believe it or not, it takes no more than ten little hacks to become not a new, but a greatly improved person in every aspect!
1) Admit It
The first step, as aforementioned, is recognizing you're not perfect. Once you're able to admit that to yourself, you will first feel like an enormous weight has been lifted off your shoulders. The next step is pinpointing all the spheres in which you are less than perfect and then making a solemn vow to do better.
You can't promise yourself absolute and undeniable success, but you can commit to doing your very best to eradicate your flaws and become a better version of yourself.
2) Push It
One of the most important steps towards self-improvement is stepping out of your comfort zone. Yes, you might be doing okay in your professional as well as personal life, but okay is not enough.
You deserve the best and if you maintain the status quo, you're essentially going backwards. Therefore, dare to try new things – go on that date, change your hairstyle, go for that better job you think you're not qualified for yet.
Whatever your fear is, whatever freezes you, make yourself push through it. Break the comfort cycle, step into the unknown. That is when the best things in life happen.
3) Work Harder
The general rule of thumb is – the more you know, the more you're worth. Therefore, the path to self-improvement is simple – try to learn something new every day. Adopt a new skill, take a course, be the best at work, dazzle everyone with your skill set. We know that constant learning can be taxing, especially if you have so much on your plate.
It's understandable that your levels of concentration plummet, but hey, you always have the option of resorting to the best focus pills, which aren't only effective but safe, and bound to bring back the spring in your mind's step.
4) Power and Control
While on the subject of learning, there is one stereotype which is sadly true in many cases. Women tend to rely on the help of others when it comes to certain things in life, things that usually involve menial labor and a certain level of skill. If your washer is making a weird noise, don't immediately 'call a guy'.
There are tons of tutorials on how to do essentially everything from assembling shelves to fixing your fridge, so try to go at it alone, without anyone's help.
You may not be successful the first or maybe even the second time, but you will pull it off on the third. Trust us, the rush of successfully accomplishing something you thought you never could is incredible, not to mention the amount of added value that it brings to your personality.
5) Change Your Hair
This may seem trivial, but Coco Chanel wasn't wrong when she said that a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life. There is something truly, and mysteriously powerful in a good cut and perhaps even a color that makes you feel prettier, better, empowered and just generally incredibly self-confident.
In addition to all this, change is simply good, always, even when we're too close to see it, it always works out for the best, so visit that hairdresser and by improving and refreshing your look, you will have actually improved yourself.
6) Stay Grounded
No matter how successful you are, or beautiful or smart, try your best to fight the urge to brag and get on a high horse. Don't boast. Be confident, yes, be proud of your accomplishments, whatever they may be, but don't rub your great life in other people's faces.
It's annoying, discouraging and simply unkind. There will be plenty of people who will compliment and praise you, and you don't have to be one of them.
Let your kindness and "feet firm on the ground" just be another thing people won't only admire, but actually love about you and subsequently love you more.
7) Let It Go
This one isn't just for the sake of your improvement but also for the sake of your general well-being, both mental and emotional. Don't hold grudges and don't retaliate.
Turn the other cheek, be the bigger person and learn to truly forgive and forget. Don't be spiteful and vengeful – these are possibly the worst traits people can have.
If someone has done you wrong, forgive them once, and if you notice a pattern and realize you're dealing with a toxic and mean person, simply distance yourself, but take the high road. Trust us, the high road provides you with much more tranquility and a sense of being a good person than the temporary rush of "having your word be the last".
8) Don't Bottle It Up
This one is again related to both self-improvement and well-being. When you feel hurt, angry or frustrated, don't bottle it up. Suppressing your emotions has the power to create a bitter person out of you in the long run, so when you feel something, let it out.
Tell someone that they've hurt your feelings, in a good and constructive way.
Confide in someone when you're feeling frustrated. Letting it out has the power to almost solve whatever it is that's putting a chip on your shoulder, so own up to your feelings and don't tiptoe around anyone. Be kind, but straightforward.
9) Speaking of…
We did say that you shouldn't be borderline cocky about your knowledge, beauty, skill set, etc. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being assertive – you feel like you deserve a better grade at college – ask the professor to tell you what you did wrong. You're killing it in the workplace but your superiors don't seem to mention the words 'promotion' or 'raise'.
The world will rarely give you things on a silver platter; more often than not, you have to fight for them. Men do it all the time and they're not considered aggressive – they're smart and assertive.
Down with the patriarchy and labeling assertive women as aggressive. Ask for what you deserve, again, in a polite, respectful, but firm and decisive manner.
10) Take Care
Go to the dentist, have a full physical, eat right and exercise. You can't be the best version of yourself if there is something physically wrong with you and you keep neglecting it. Put your health first, above everything, even all the things mentioned above.
Take up yoga and meditation, get your mind and body to a good place and simply always remember to take care of both your body and mind, because ultimately, they're the only ones you have.
There is no second life, so treat your body as a temple.