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Name: Newel Irvin Lance
Birthdate: December 12, 2004
Mother's Name: Milagros
Father's Name: Noel
Siblings: Celerhina Aubrey
Noel Ian
Pediatrician's Diagnosis: Baby boy is suffering from Cerebral Palsy due to lack of oxygen on his brain caused by Cord Coil.
I could never forget the day my baby brother was born!
A couple of days back, me and my then boyfriend are having a round of fights. When my Mama gave birth, said boyfriend is kind enough to accompany me in visiting Mama to the hospital. Mama even talked to him and told him that he should take care of me and made him promise never to make me cry again. Then she told us that the baby is not healthy as we've hoped. He's dead when he was born, but the doctor was able to revive him. Mama was very sad and worried.
She gave birth to lying in clinic in Sta. Mesa and the doctor advised us to transfer the baby to a hospital because the lying in not sufficient. My brother needs to see a specialist.
We're all worried. My brother didn't cry at all when he was born like all normal babies. My brother doesn't know how to suck from my Mama's breast. He doesn't know how to feed himself. It is then that we accepted the fact that there's something wrong with our baby.
He's the cutest boy ever. His skin is as white as the snow. His face is like that of a cherub. You would even think he's a son of a foreigner. And you will never notice that there's something wrong with him by just looking at him. He's like any normal baby. But of course we know better.
We transferred him to a nearby hospital. Papa and Mama had a very hard time finding a hospital that would accept our baby. Yes! You read it right: those hospitals didn't accept our little boy. They said they don't have the equipment that the baby needs. They said they were full and couldn't accept another little creature. Mama and Papa are almost desperate. Our baby needs assistance. Why are they refusing him that? I was so angry then. I cursed all those hospitals. How could they? How could they even not accept a little boy? He just needs some medication. He needs attention. Even just for a night. Until now, I still can't find the heart to forgive those hospitals who said no to our baby that night. If only they let our baby in, all he need is oxygen, something we found out later. If only we knew. If only I knew! Then maybe, maybe my brother won't be like this.
He was accepted by a private hospital in Nagtahan. I went there. I took care of him. I never leave his side. I was crying the whole time while telling him, "baby, don't give up. Ate loves you so much. Fight my baby boy. Be strong."
That night, I noticed he's having fever. I was up all night taking care of him. I told the doctor and the doctor tried to put dextrose on him but they failed. According to them, his veins are too small. Of course they are small! He's an infant. A new born baby the size of a shoe box! And every time I see the doctor inserts a needle on my baby's arms and legs, it seems like my heart was shattered into a thousand pieces. The Doctor seem to not know what he's doing. If I'm not mistaken he tried more than 5 times. Imagine? The sarcastic me can't help but tell that stupid doctor, "Alam mo ba ginagawa mo Doc? Trial and error ba to? Gusto mo magpractice ka muna saken bago mo pag-praktisan kapatid ko."
The following morning, the same doctor advised us to transfer my brother again to another hospital claiming their facilities are insufficient. They told us to leave the hospital before 11AM that day and send us our bill amounting to twelve thousand pesos for a 12hours stay on their hospital. Until now, every time I pass by that hospital, I can't help but curse them.
We then transferred our baby to the Philippine Children's Medical Center in Quezon City. This hospital is very far from our place but we don't have any choice.
That time, there's a diarrhea outbreak in Quezon City and the hospital was jam packed. But when they saw my brother, they didn't turn us down. Instead, they asked us if it's ok for us to stay in the E.R. until there's a room available for us. And we can't help but be more than thankful to them.
I can clearly remember that day. I was carrying a Nescafe Tin Can that holds my 5 peso and 10 peso coins. I used to run a small business during college. My parents are not rich and the only reason why I was able to graduate from college is because I'm a scholar. And during my college years when I could feel that my parents are having difficulty in providing all my needs for school, I decided to help them. And true enough, I was able to support myself. But that time, those coins and money are enough to support my brother.
Whenever I remember those times, I just can't help but cry. My mama would count coins coming from the tin can every time the doctors would ask us to pay something or to buy some medicine that is currently not available in the hospital and must be bought outside. We didn't eat at all. Saving all the money we could because that's all we've got. Papa is not yet around. He's still somewhere looking for help. Those were bad times for my Papa as well, because only months earlier, his father was hospitalized also. We are not financially and emotionally able during those times. But those times, made us stronger as a family. Those times made me love my family more than anything in this world. And those were the times when I was able to appreciate them.
My younger sister stopped school to help Mama. I'm about to graduate then. We needed money as well. And my mother need someone to help him take care of our special boy. But my parents can't afford to let me stop school.
2004 is my saddest Christmas ever. Mama and Boi (my baby brother) is at the hospital. I remembered calling her and crying over the phone. That is the first Christmas that we've spent apart from each other. Papa is at work. My younger sister my other brother is staying at my Lola's place while I spend the Christmas Eve with my boyfriend's family.
A day before New Year, my baby brother was allowed to go home already. We spent our first New Year with nothing. My mama was crying because we don't have anything on our table. Our relatives just gave us some food to share. And my other brother who's just 8 then was almost in tears because he's not used to the idea of not having a lot of food during New Year. My mama didn't know what to do then or how to explain to my brother what happened. But thankful enough my brother told us, "hindi na bale wala tayong handa Ma no? buhay naman si baby tsaka kasama natin sya no?"
And again, I felt grateful for having a family like mine.
2005 has been very difficult for us. My Lolo died. I thought I would not graduate because we don't have enough money and the money from my business was all used for my brother. Add the fact that my brother needs constant medical attention. That year, my brother underwent series of tests and we would always bring him to PCMC. Every time a test was done, a doctor would say one diagnosis after another. Shattering all hopes left to us. We feared he'd have Epilepsy or that his heart is not strong enough. We feared he's deaf. We had his eyes checked thinking his blind also coz he wont react to anything.
While some mothers would whine every time their baby cries, our family was wishing that our baby would learn how to cry. While some mothers would complain that their baby suck their breasts too much that it hurts, we were wishing that my baby would learn how to suck so we wont need to feed him through a tube. We appreciate the small things. The faintest smile. We would be delighted every time he would show signs that he noticed us. We would be so happy for one little movement. A minuscule of development.
Every time my mama would see children with Down Syndrome she would always tell us how she hoped our baby have that instead of cerebral palsy. At least he could walk and talk and have fun. So I hope the parents of those kids with down syndrome would read this. Because yes! Some babies are worst than your babies. And every time we would see other babies whose sickness is worst than what our baby has right now, we would always say a silent prayer. Thanking the Lord that our baby is not like that.
At almost 5 yrs. old, my baby brother still looks like a 5month old baby. He's very small and very thin. He can't sit or crawl. He can't talk. He still doesn't have the slightest idea of what's happening around him. The only thing he could do is "beautiful eyes". For 2 years now, that's the only trick he could do and until now, we would still laugh and thank God every time he does that.
Writing about him is the most difficult thing I did. I was crying the whole time. It's like re-living every second of those saddest times of my life. But I felt great. I felt happy that finally, I was able to write about him. At last, I was able to share our story.Boi-Boi ReigningStill


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Laminate floors cost a fair amount less than hardwood floors and can typically be easier to install, catering to the Do-it-Yourselfer. You can get most of the looks of real wood, but depending on the quality, the finish may seem slightly off on the final product. The main way I have learned to spot a laminate is by looking at the sheen on the top layer. The finish combined with the right angle of light gives off that man made shine.
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In 1997, the editorial staff of Deadly Pleasures decided that since one of the magazine's stated goals was to search out and report on the best works being published in the field of crime fiction each year, it would be a natural fit to present awards for excellence. Then came the dilemma of what to name the award. At the time all associated with the magazine were still reeling from the untimely death of Barry Gardner, who was arguably the best fan reviewer on the planet, so it was decided to name the award after him so as to keep his memory alive (not unlike what Bouchercon and its Anthony awards have done for writer/critic Anthony Boucher, who also suffered an untimely and early death).
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Begin your day exploraing Burma's most revered temple, Shwedagon Pagoda. Continue to Kandawgyi Park with its vast lake, and then continue on to Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda. Afterwards, explore downtown Yangon on foot. After the sun sets, jump on a trishaw for a foodie tour around the city. (B)(D)
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Explore the former capitals of Ava, Sagaing and Amarapura. Sagaing Hill is widely regarded as the religious centre of Myanmar. Ava is a short ferry ride across the river, with its small villages and scattered ruins. In Amapura visit a silk weaving workshop and the 200-year-old U Bein Bridge. (B)(L)
Fly to Bagan, where you will explore smaller and lesser known temples by e-bike. Experience a local style curry lunch and then continue by car to the main temples and finish the day watching the stunning sunset over the temples. (B)(L)
See Burmese local life on a trip to the extinct volcano and pilgrimage site of Mount Popa. Climb the stairs to the top of the shrine and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. On the return stop at Shwe Hlaing village, famous for its toddy palm trees, where a local lunch is served. (B)(L)
Enjoy the day at leisure in Bagan. (B)
Fly to Heho and transfer to Inle Lake, stopping en route at the wooden Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery. On arrival board a boat and pass stilted villages, observe the famous leg-rowing fisherman and see floating gardens. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake's main sanctuary, and see local crafts at village stops. (B)
Journey by boat to the sleepy village of Sagar where you will visit the iconic 'sunken' stupas. Continue to the village of Thaya Gone, famous for its homemade rice wine, and visit a nearby pottery village. Return to Inle after lunch. (B)(L)
After breakfast your trip ends with a transfer to Heho Airport. (B)
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RIFFBLAST is an italian artist, born in Bologna, Italy.
RIFFBLAST's journey into art began in his early childhood, raised in a inspiring and creative family who support him since he started to create art.
At the age of 17, RIFFBLAST was hired to produce illustrations for skate and surf companies, he grew up inspired by different subcultures and then formed his creative skills from street art and punk world.
He studied "Communication Sciences" in Bologna but never graduated because he thougt to had already find his dream's job in a big surfboard company in Spain.
After almost 10 years spent to collaborate with fashion brands around Europe, in 2015 RIFFBLAST decided to overturn his career, leaving the fashion world and moving into Contemporary Art, which he found to be the ideal way to express and portray his feelings. The artist felt the need to start talking about the bright side of the world, trying to bring it to a more creative level.
Over a few years RIFFBLAST exhibited his work in art fairs and galleries in Italy and Swizerland. He also spend long periods traveling around the world to become inspired by the amazing things which the world has to offer.
Solo Shows
March 2016: Public Faith / Vanilia & Comics Art Studio / Bologna / Italy
September 2017: Hello Good Times / Ling8 Gallery / Torino / Italy
January 2018 : Iconoclast Hero / Galleria Lambretto / Milano / Italy
Collective Shows
April 2016: Skateboard Confluence / Club House Studio / Milano / Italy
September 2016: Wunderkammer Society / Centro Altinate / Padova / Italy
December 2017 : Christmas Showcase / Galleria DoppiaV / Lugano / Swizerland
March 2018 : Crazy Train / Spazio Noto / Noto, Sicily / Italy
June 2018 : Dogs in Heaven / Studio d'arte Andromeda / Trento / Italy
September 2019 : Lilliputian Hallucinations / La Luz de Jesus Gallery / Los Angeles / USA
November 2019 : DesignerCon 2019 / w. La Luz de Jesus Gallery / Anaheim / USA
January 2020 : From the Sewer / Ben Frost Gallery / Melbourne /Australia
January 2020 : Censure Group Show / Nero Gallery / Roma / Italy


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Jellycat Bashful Blossom Pony (Baby)
This adorable Blossom pony with super soft fur is so cute and brand new into the collection this year. Super squishy, with beans in her bottom to allow her to sit up and pretty floral feet and ears how could any little girl resist her! The small size measures 13cm.They comply with EN71 European Testing standard and ASTM the American Testing standard.
Please note that these are not recommended for children under 12 months because of shedding fibres.
Washing instructions: Jellycat recommend the toys can be surface washed and dried with a hair dryer.
Lisa's notes: This lovely pony comes from the premier and ultra-hip soft toy brand, Jellycat which means they are not only rigorously tested and meet all recognised standards but are bang on trend with regards to what kids want these days! If you have never experienced the super softness of these little creatures then quite frankly you don't know what you're missing! I love the delicate colour of this particular pony and can see it adorning many a little girl's bedroom or nursery! Why not purchase the next size up to make a mother and baby set.


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At long last the third instalment of Ginger Wildheart's relentless noise campaign is here, and I can guarantee it will physically blow your mind clean out of your body. 'Dark Black' is as intense, brutal, and face-meltingly loud as I'd hoped it would be, and I had high hopes considering the involvement of Scott Lee Andrews (Exit International, Jaws of Death). The album features a plethora of incredible musicians, including Devin Townsend (Strapping Young Lad, Devin Townsend Project), Phil Campbell (Motorhead), Givvi Flynn (The Dowling Poole, The Wildhearts) and Jon Poole (Cardiacs, The Wildhearts).
The influences on this record are sublimely combined; noise, extreme metal and punk fuse together in a glorious conglobulation of chaos. There is barely time to breathe throughout the entirety of it, aside from the six second opening track, a spoken word piece about the monster that is depression. This is a running theme throughout the album, with poignant lyrics creating a landscape of existential anxiety, dread, and frustration. As someone with experience in these matters, I would say that Ginger and crew have done a harrowingly spot-on job of grappling mental health battles into sonic form.
As soon as Authenticity kicks in, the ruthless violence of these sonic battles begin, peppered with addictive hooks and epic choruses which will have you screaming along for days. The height of the hooks is undoubtedly Irritant, which boasts a terrifically blunt chorus of 'Fuck off you cunt you are an irritant'. As Andrews himself professed, even the most optimistic person you know would have a hard time stopping themselves from belting along to this mantra.
Despite the reigning discord, there are brilliant melodies in Dark Black, like satanic interpretations of pop; Skint and Hate push perfectly tuned dynamics through the heaviness. This is what makes me want to listen to this album over and over again. The final track Deterioration will leave any distortion cravings satisfied, its slow pace grinding this shit-storm to a close.
This is certainly a love it or hate it record. The extremes that take place here leave no room for mild opinion, and I'm sure Ginger wanted it that way. Personally, I consider Dark Black to be a musical triumph of 2017 and it is probably my favourite new album of this year so far.


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Filamatic, a division of National Instrument, LLC will be exhibiting at the Pack Expo show, September 23rd-25th, 2013 located at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The company will be showcasing a variety of liquid packaging machines, both automatic (integrated) and semi-automatic solutions, in booth C-1423. Attendees are encouraged to bring any projects/applications to the booth.
Filamatic's booth will be showcasing its Monobloc Multi-Function Packaging System. The Filamatic automatic liquid filler is a non-explosion resistant, electrically/air-operated packaging system that is designed to fill between 6ml and 30ml containers at production rates of 50 containers/minute. This filler utilizes new in-process Check Weigh technology which allows each container to be tare weighed, filled, gross weighed, and capped. Features also include real-time onscreen reporting as well as automatic data collection where the weight is recorded as well as a 100% verification system that tracks/rejects any container with a fill weight outside the pre-programmed range.
Filamatic will also be displaying an Eco-Filler Synchromat machine. With its ability to fill free-flowing to viscous products, this filling machine has a fill accuracy of ±0.5% or better and a fill rate of up to 34cpm with 2 filling heads and up to 100cpm with 10 filling heads.
The semi-automatic AdaptaFil™ Benchtop will also be on display with a peristaltic pump. The AdaptaFil™ Benchtop's technology features four easy-changeover metering systems (piston, peristaltic, gear, and lobe), electronic networking capabilities, and sophisticated, user-friendly controls all in a small and sleek stainless steel package.
Filamatic engineers, sales team, and management will be present to discuss current and potential projects.
About Filamatic
Filamatic has been servicing the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostic, cosmetic, specialty chemical, personal care, contract packaging and food/beverage industries for 60 years. Each unit is specifically manufactured to provide increased throughput and faster changeover while reducing downtime and increasing overall equipment effectiveness. For more information visit their website at www.filamatic.com or visit Filamatic at Booth C-1423. It is also encouraged to make a booth appointment before the show by calling 410.951.2006 to guarantee the right people are available.


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You can't wait to get to the good stuff.
That's right, I see you skimming search results on your laptop.
I see you, skeptical but hopeful, determined to find the best resource for learning a language out there.
"Come on," you're thinking, "What's the best language learning program of them all?"
"What's the most effective learning system on the face of the earth?"
"What's going to get me fluent in the least amount of time?"
Well, you shouldn't think like that.
When you seek answers to such general questions, you only sell yourself short.
You're smarter than that, and you deserve better.
Here's why.
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Choosing a Language Program: It's About the Fit
You know what happens when you go searching for the "best" of them all?
You go on a wild goose chase where you find people who'll swear on this program or that program. And on the other side of the aisle, just as sure of themselves, are people screaming, "Give me back my money!"
Most of the time, when you read reviews of language learning programs, just as with any other product reviews, you end up feeling like there's a tug-of-war going on between those who think a certain program's the best thing since sliced bread, and then another group who are completely dissatisfied.
The better question to ask would be "Which program is the best for me?"
Take the idea of "best" and focus it on yourself. Because there are different kinds of people in this world, and there's no one super-awesome, super-scientifically-backed program that does everything for everyone.
Furthermore, there's no program that contains all the resources you should be making use of in your language learning (books, movies, native speakers, etc.). The question really is what a particular program can bring to your personal learning journey.
Sure, every program has features that merits its existence. And for sure, many people will benefit from them. But how about you? What will work best for you?
So when looking for the best, don't immediately go looking for what's out there. Instead, get selfish and ask yourself, "What's in here?"
In order to do just that, here are a few things you need to keep in mind while choosing the language learning program that's right for you.
Price is a tricky subject. There's no one way to determine if a program is priced just right.
Some programs price themselves out of the running because they're simply out of your range. Others, when they're too cheap, can make you feel suspicious. And when they're free, there's always the danger that you'll automatically think they're no good when they could actually be offering something more robust than some paid programs.
All of the above is worth taking into consideration as you consider programs based on your budget and what you think they're worth. Again, you'll have to determine this yourself, but it's important to consider. Feeling you're getting a good price will make you happy about your purchase, and can actually make you feel motivated about learning.
Medium of Instruction
What sorts of materials do you like best while learning? Video, audio, text, games… a mix of all these media?
There are different routes to fluency. Different types of learners will benefit from different types of media being used to teach a language. Are you an audio learner? Then podcasts could be your key. Do you absolutely have to see words in order to remember them? Then look to programs that fit that need.
Do you want it all? No matter who you are, a mix of media is probably going to be your best bet… but then is the price attractive enough?
Content Depth
This is the other side of the coin, and you're going to have to balance this with price to see if you're getting enough bang for your buck.
Going back to price for a moment, a free program could be free because it only scratches the surface and contains material for beginners, or material that you can find many other places. Or a program could be expensive because it promises to take you from absolute beginner to advanced level.
To understand what's really going on with a program, focus on the depth of content. Read the "features" section of the program ad. But steer clear of words like "awesome" or "amazing" that have been purposely written to entice. Look for facts. How many vocabulary words are you supposed to be able to learn? How many hours of material are you given? What kinds of topics or content will be covered? How much personalization does the program offer?
Focusing on the actual features of the product while trying to stay neutral to the advertising will get you a reasonable picture of the program.
Target Skills
It would be ideal for you to learn speaking, reading, writing and listening in the target language. But because you don't have all the time in the world, you need to prioritize which of the linguistic skills is most important for you.
If you want to speak a language fast, for example, then choose a program that focuses on developing speaking skills. Also consider, though, that simply learning to communicate some basic phrases in a language won't help you to understand what another person is saying, so listening can be just as important in conversation.
"What do I want to learn?" Ask yourself that question and be specific as possible. Do you want to learn vocabulary? Then choose a program whose strong suit is exactly that. Do you want to focus on grammar? Then know that there are programs that are hardcore on that.
Also, you should take note of how you'll be using the language. Are you a vacationer who needs to learn just enough to get by? Then gravitate towards material specifically made for travelers. Are you going to use the language for academic or business writing? Then stay away from titles like "Spanish Slang & Other Four Letter Words."
Aesthetics is the general look of the program, whether it's a physical book or CD cover, the fonts and colors used in an app. It's also about the clarity of the audio or the attractiveness of the graphics.
Aesthetics is about beauty, good taste and ease of use.
Does the general look of the program appeal to you? Whether it's the pages of a workbook or a computer screen, the look is often reflective of the thought and effort put into the program. It isn't always the case that the more attractive the program, the better the content, but it's worth thinking about how the two connect.
If, somehow, the look, format or structure of a program just does not appeal to you, then there's no reason for you to spend hours slogging through material that seems a little off to you in the first place.
All that being said, let's now review five famous language programs based on the factors we've just mentioned.
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FluentU Reviews 5 Smart Language Programs for Discerning Learners
FluentU Review
FluentU is the web's largest repository of real-world videos specially designed for language learning. It carries hundreds of videos each for Spanish, English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Russian and Korean—with a Portuguese program in the works.
The "Basic" plan is $20/month or $240 annually. This includes unlimited watching and listening of videos and audio. The "Plus" plan, at $30/month or $360 annually, has additions of unlimited vocabulary deck and PDF printouts. It also features quizzes that teach you new words via questions and prompts and keeps a record of your progress, making the whole experience as personal as it gets. You can try out either plan to see how it works for you with a free seven-day trial.
Medium of Instruction
FluentU uses real-world videos to teach a language. Depending on the video, this may mean a TV clip, a newscast, a commercial, movie trailer or an interview in the target language. The videos have been embedded with interactive transcripts that turn them from normal video clips to mini language lessons.
The dialogues, lines or narration in the videos come with real-time captions that allow you to follow along. So not only do you have engaging content, you also have learning support that makes that content digestible and highly meaningful.
Content Depth
FluentU has a wide variety of real-world video content and covers the full spectrum of language learners, from absolute beginner to very advanced.
Our materials serve language learners on widely-varying linguistic levels. For example, there are clips that tackle basic subjects like numbers, days of the weeks or colors. There are also interviews and vlogs that provide authentic and immersive content for advanced learners.
Because of the interactive transcripts, you can not only pace your learning, you can choose what you want to learn and how much you want to know. When you hover over the words in the captions, you get a full menu of information on that word including translation, meaning, pronunciation and usage. So you not only get a vocabulary lesson in context, you learn everything else about that word.
FluentU has a wide variety of videos, including movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:
FluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.
Didn't catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.
You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentU's "quiz mode." Swipe left or right to see more examples for the word you're learning.
And FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you're learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.
Target Skill
With the FluentU system, you're given access to "big picture" (video) and the details (interactive captions) at the same time. Because of the pairing of videos and interactive transcripts, you'll be learning different skills. You'll learn vocabulary—vocabulary that's embedded in a memorable visual context. Your ears will become more attuned to the target language as you listen how native speakers take their language for a spin.
And using the transcripts, you can get plenty of speaking practice talking along with the video clip. You can also pick up gems of grammar as you dive deeper into the words through interactive features.
The FluentU interface is smooth and instinctive. You'll get the sense that the team that developed it had you, the language learner, in mind.
The videos are not only technically sound, they've been meticulously handpicked with language learning in mind.
The explanations are written to be helpful and informative, but not to the point of being overwhelming.
Pimsleur Review
Based on the memory research of Dr. Pimsleur, which placed concepts like "spaced repetition" on the linguistic map, the Pimsleur language program is one of the most well-known and widely-used language products today. As with any program, there are those people who swear by it, and others who don't so much. Let's see how Pimsleur fares with the factors we talked about earlier.
Depending on the language, a single course (one level) can run you over $100. A comprehensive course usually has three levels, and some, like Spanish, even have five. Needless to say, this is one of the more expensive language programs around. However, you can lower the cost by buying more than one level bundled.
Audio CDs, software and downloadable files are available. Typically, 30 lessons, 30 minutes each.
Medium of Instruction
Pimsleur is an audio-based program—which is great if you're a multitasker and want to learn a language while commuting, waiting for a friend or walking your dog. Less so if you're the type who wants to see texts, faces or graphics while learning.
Content Depth
You're advised to just stick to one 30-minute session a day. Following that, a whole level would take you about a month.
The lessons open with a conversation by native speakers. This dialogue then becomes the basis for the lesson. You'll be brought up to speed with clever drills, prompts and repetition. You'll not only learn new vocabulary, but also come to understand what the dialogue was all about.
The lessons are phrase-centric. Meaning you'll not be learning just words, but bunches of them. Around five phrases will be introduced for each lesson, and some old ones will be reviewed later on. The lessons are interactive, meaning that you'll not only be prompted by the teacher to repeat after her, but you'll be asked to answer some questions, too.
The lessons are placed within useful context and situations to help you imagine how and when to use what you've learned. You'll learn the basics in this course, like greetings and pleasantries. And if you're a businessperson who travels, you'll probably find the audio lessons quite useful for your purposes.
Pimsleur believes in "core vocabulary," focusing only on the most useful and most common words in the target language.
The repetition in the lessons may be a double-edged sword for some: You get the phrases drilled into long-term memory, but this also drags out the lessons quite a bit.
Some grammar is explained from time to time, but you get the sense that it's not really at the heart of the lessons.
Formal styles of communication are used in these lessons—like the kind of language you use if you're talking to an elder or a complete stranger.
Target Skills
It's obvious that this program hones in on your speaking and pronunciation skills. You'll find plenty of opportunities to talk in the target language, albeit parroting the teacher. But as long as you perform the activities asked, your verbal skills will improve.
You'll also really improve your listening skills, familiarizing yourself with the tone, melody and cadence of the target language, and be able to make out individual words with no visual prompts. You'll get help with your intonation from native speakers whose dialogues provide handy contexts.
There's not much to go through here in terms of the visuals, because hey, the system is in audio. But the sounds are sharp enough to hear the tonal rises and falls of the target language.
Rosetta Stone Review
There actually is a Rosetta Stone, which is a stone slab containing inscriptions in three different languages, including Greek. This stone slab became the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. Why don't you pay it a visit in the British Museum? But for our purposes here, we're looking at the Rosetta Stone language learning software, one of the biggest names in language education today.
Depending on the target language, prices of comprehensive courses (three levels) hover around the $150-$200 level. This includes a CD with software you need to install on your computer.
You can now also purchase access via subscriptions ranging from three months to two years.
You also have the option to purchase in-product live tutoring from native speakers.
Medium of Instruction
The biggest thing you need to remember about Rosetta Stone is that it's a target-language-based undertaking. Meaning, no, you don't get any translations or English at all. Proceedings are to take place in the target language and you're going to have some figuring out to do. (Plenty of photos are provided to help you.)
Text and audio are in the target language. Rosetta is immersive in that sense.
Content Depth
Rosetta Stone is a software program that contains audio-visual lessons. Think of it as a superpowered flashcard application. Expect to see plenty of pictures.
Because of the pictures proffered, you'll find yourself able to decipher the meanings of the words without any translation. For example, in the Spanish program, you will see lápiz being paired with a clear picture of a pencil. No translation will be needed to catch the drift on that one. (And then later on, the Rosetta Stone software program will make a game out of it, by asking you to pair the picture with the word and vice versa.)
Not a whole lot of vocabulary will be taught, because like Pimsleur, Rosetta Stone also only carries "core vocabulary." For vocabulary fare that goes beyond words like "man," "book" and "table," you're going to have to do your own research outside the Rosetta Stone interface.
One of the most useful features of the program is that it gives you access to native speakers of your target language. Book sessions and you'll be in for a live tutoring experience from competent and patient coaches. And get this, they stick to the script of talking (and teaching) in the target language. So, no English.
This, by far, is the most immersive element of the whole program, and I encourage you to utilize every minute of those sessions.
Target Skill
Because everything is done in the target language, your skills of comprehension in the target language are greatly increased. You'll be able to negotiate meaning and learn the language without being encumbered by the slow process of translating one word to another.
You'll also hone your listening skills in the target language. In addition, your pronunciation skills can get a boost from the speech recognition feature, where you can actually compare how you speak with a native.
And, as always, Rosetta Stone is great for learning vocabulary. You'll always have a visual component (pictures!) with which to remember words.
Rosetta Stone does excel in beauty and form.
The installation of the software is pretty straightforward. The interface is very instinctive and approachable. You won't lose your way as you progress along the course activities. If you're looking for true target language immersion, and don't easily get disoriented when you don't hear English for a few minutes, then this one's for you.
And unlike some language programs that aren't particularly clickable, Rosetta Stone is pretty responsive and interactive.
The pictures are professionally taken, and some of the best in the field of language learning. These visuals can practically embed themselves into your memory.
Audio-wise, Rosetta is clear and crisp, and allows you to hear very specific sounds of the target language. Surprisingly, while you often may think of this program primarily for its visuals, you may find it compares favorably to other programs specifically in terms of audio.
Assimil Review
Assimil programs are produced by a French company and are big in Europe. Assimil is a favorite material of many translators and polyglots including Luca Lampariello, the fellow behind the site The Polyglot Dream.
In a way, Assimil has similarities with both Pimsleur and Rosetta Stone. It's like Pimsleur in that it's audio-based, and it's like Rosetta Stone in that the audio is exclusively in the target language.
Depending on the language course, the program can be purchased for a reasonable price. Included will be downloadable audio files containing the lessons, with an accompanying workbook.
Medium of Instruction
As mentioned before, Assimil is audio-driven, although it comes with a book that contains transcripts of the dialogues as well as translations of them. Only the target language is heard on the audio files.
Explicit grammar explanations only come every once in awhile and they are but little footnotes in the workbook. The method is sentence-centric. Meaning you'll be learning vocabulary and grammar in the context of dialogues and the conversational to-and-fro of sentences.
Content Depth
Each lesson can be finished in 30 minutes. The course comes with 100 lessons, with each lesson covering around five pages in the workbook. The lesson typically opens with a staged dialogue, which gradually gets longer. The sentences also become more complex as you move along through the course.
The first 50 lessons are known as the "passive" wave because they involve plenty of listening and attuning yourself to the intonations, inflections and flow of the target language. In the second wave, from the 51st lesson on, exercises and reviews of past lessons are integrated, and the learner moves into a more active role from here on out.
In the 100 lessons, you'll learn about 2,000 words.
Target Skill
Your listening skills will really be developed in this course. And because of the dialogue format, you'll start to get a feel for conversations in the target language. You may not actually get to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) as promised by the folks behind the program, but you'll definitely be able to communicate with native speakers in everyday situations.
Also, by experiencing appropriate contexts for vocabulary, you'll retain a considerable number of words in your long-term memory.
Audio-wise, the recordings are clear and you won't have any problem hearing what's being said. Speedwise, the speakers enunciate well and even seem to purposely slow down, especially in the early parts of the program.
The accompanying workbook admittedly may not be a big hit with some learners. The pages can come across as somewhat cluttered, and don't offer much in the way of color.
That said, this is a great way of packing in practice if that's primarily what you want. The accompanying workbook is fat with useful content and gives you an insightful behind-the-scenes look at what you hear in the audio. The precise translations provide a welcome relief for learners who may find "audio-only" or full immersion a tad bit challenging.
Duolingo Review
Duolingo has plenty of world languages under its belt, with more under development. It claims it's the most popular way to learn a language with its millions-strong userbase. It's easy to use as an app, and its first compelling feature might be its unbeatable price.
Free. You won't shell out a single dollar for Duolingo. (The company makes money through a crowdsourced translation service.)
Medium of Instruction
Duolingo lessons are not really lessons, but a bunch of activities done one after the other. The modules take you on a series of tasks you need to perform, like pairing words with their correct translations, or sequencing words in order to come up with a grammatically-correct sentence. By performing the activities, the idea is that you'll embed the lessons and words into your long-term memory.
Duolingo has a "game-ified" philosophy when it comes to language learning. The whole interface looks like a game where you earn points for correct answers. The progress bars gives you a visual indication of your performance, and the program gives you a heads-up on the specific words and areas that need improvement.
Content Depth
Because of the nature of the exercises and activities, there's also a limit on the things that you can learn through Duolingo. The program is great when it comes to learning vocabulary with "spaced repetition" technology, and decent when it comes to grammar explanations. It's also great at deconstructing language into its word components.
In summary, it's a good basics course, but cannot really be a standalone source for someone who wants to learn a language. Duolingo is best as a supplement to more robust content.
Target Skill
Duolingo allows you to practice your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. But don't expect to become fluent just from using this program. At best, it scratches only the surface of these skills.
For example, more focus could be given to really speaking the language, instead of just enunciation. In Duolingo, you're only asked to repeat what you hear, and there's really not a strong communicative component.
But that said, your basic skills do get a workout.
I have only great things to say about the interface of Duolingo. The graphics, colors, fonts, animations, icons, etc., are all synced to give you an experience that's so smooth and so instinctive, you begin to wonder if the thing is really actually free.
Duolingo is one of the most visually "zen" programs I have seen in the field. Kudos to those behind the great design.
So there you have it! Five different programs, five different sets of strengths and focuses. All you have to do is match them with your needs and you can have something that works for you.
Again, there's really no objectively "best" language learning program out there.
Only what's best for you.
And the great thing is that you get to decide what that is for yourself.
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TransCanada Corp said on Monday it aims to build the southern leg of its $7 billion Keystone XL oil pipeline first, skirting a full-blown federal review and heightening competition to move crude out of the glutted Cushing, Oklahoma, storage hub.
TransCanada said it wants to have the southern portion of the 830,000 barrel a day pipeline, running to Texas refineries on the Gulf Coast, in service by mid- to late 2013. The approximate cost is $2.3 billion.
The company had broached the idea of building the controversial Alberta-to-Texas project in stages before, most recently after President Barack Obama rejected Keystone XL in January, saying it needed further environmental reviews.
One benefit to TransCanada of building the Cushing-Texas portion first would be that approval by the U.S. State Department would not be needed, as the line would not cross the Canada-U.S. border. It will require other regulatory approvals, however.
TransCanada also said it sent the State Department a letter detailing its plans to file a new presidential permit application for northern part of the project.
"Our application will include the already reviewed route in Montana and South Dakota," TransCanada chief executive Russ Girling said in a statement. "The over three year environmental review for Keystone XL completed last summer was the most comprehensive process ever for a cross border pipeline."


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Quiet and Gentle on the Environment
The first thing you notice about the New YEG series is that there is so little noise. YANMAR's own CAE techniques have gauged the stiffness of materials just right and damped radiant noise. Those methods have also produced the perfect muffler volumes and optimum use of sound isolation materials. It all adds up to extra-low noise that is ideal for use in urban and residential areas.
The all-around people-friendliness is obvious in the exhaust data, too, thanks to the YANMAR TNV engines. The New YEG series satisfies EPA Tier 2. It features even better flow mixing in the main chamber and the special mouth around the injector, plus efficient use of incoming air for cleaner burning and low emissions. The New YEG series gives the air and fuel charging more fluid energy. The swirl continues better mixing and lower emissions. The New YEG series is kind to the environment. Besides low noise and emissions, it contains no asbestos, mercury, polybrominated biphenyl, polybrominated biphenyl ether or cadmium. The use of safe materials was a core theme from the word go.
Compact, Powerful and Long-Lasting
YANMAR has a long tradition of producing world class small, high-speed, hard-working engines. Their combination here with superb 3-phase, 4-wire generators, tried and tested across Asia and the Middle East, brings substantially bigger generation capacity for the same package size. The soundproofed bonnet is lightweight and takes up very little space. The TNV are the most modern engines produced by YANMAR now even more durable than ever due to enhanced block cooling, stiffer cranks and pistons, and finer journal and other tolerance. The generators have protective devices against lubrication oil pressure drop, excessive water temperature rise and faulty battery charging. These are generators that will continue to run and run.
Fuel Thrift and Easy to Run, Simple to Maintain
YANMAR has developed a remarkable new shape for the air flow of the combustion chamber through a rigorous process of experimentation and analysis. It achieves great mixing of fuel with air that maximizes air use and minimizes fuel consumption. The combination of low fuel consumption engines with high-efficiency power generation makes these quality gensets remarkably cheap to run.
Convenient Use and Maintenance
The convenience extends to every aspect of use and maintenance. You can put the light and compact New YEG almost anywhere without special foundation work, and all components are mounted on the single bed. Specially designed anti-vibration blocks establish even smoother running. The various filters and battery are located on the same side as the instrument panel for straightforward daily inspection and handling. The big fuel tank is good for over 12 hours' continuous use at 70% load for YEG 170, 230 and 450, and good for 10 hours foe YEG650 and 750. In fact, all engine, generator and power functions are operated from a single location, and the control panel is big, high up and easy to see! The New YEG is a dream series for sureness and simplicity of use.
All the Safety of YANMAR
Full attention is given to the fine details of safety and dependability that count for so much. The output terminals are covered and placed well way from the instrument panel to prevent electric shocks, etc. An earth terminal is included. All rotating parts are well covered, too, for accident-free operation. The use of damper coils in the brushless, AVR generation increases reliability still further by equalizing wave distortion.


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Feeling a little sluggish this morning?
As I write this, I can't help but giggle because just a few hours ago, I hit snooze four times on my alarm. In today's demanding society with our over-crowded schedules and demands, it seems like we could all use a little more energy. And not unlike other "symptoms" that are exacerbated by stress, lack of energy is our body's way of saying that something is off-kilter.
If this sounds like you, check out our favorite ways to naturally boost your energy in a flash!
Skip The Snooze
Ooops, as I mentioned before, I hit snooze a lot this morning – but this article on Health.com reminds us that hitting the snooze button is actually a terrible way to start the day – and can have a lasting effect on our energy levels. Why? According to the article, falling back to sleep can disrupt our hormone levels which makes waking up even harder. When you get up, make sure to get up. Ayurvedic practice suggests placing both feet firmly on the ground right when you awake to connect with the earth and wake up easier. I can honestly say I've tried that ( as skeptical as I may be) and it actually helps!
Drink Your Greens
If you've been wanting to start juicing your kale and spinach now is a great time! Since lack of energy can be the direct result of dehydration, juicing those greens are a great way to hydrate, nourish and energize your body for energy that lasts all day. When I'm on my A-game, I drink a kale, apple, spinach and ginger juice when I first wake up.
Drink Non-Toxic Water
Since energy levels can directly be related to hydration, it's only natural that you would want to up your water intake! In fact, just the slightest amount of dehydration can cause symptoms of fatigue. However, make sure you're drinking the pure stuff! Tap water is jam packed with all kinds of nasty chemicals that are toxic to the body – so if you're going to guzzle make sure it's clean!
Our brains exhaust us. They run a million miles per minute – thinking, worrying, planning and working – and before we know it our bodies are exhausted! Think of meditation as a power surge for our brains. By unplugging from the stress around us and simply concentrating on our breath for 5-10 minutes, you'll notice a boost in energy and a renewed sense of focus when it comes time to get back to work. We love the article over at You Beauty on the power of meditation, specifically as it relates to energy.
Skip The Caffeine
Instead of relying on coffee, tea and energy drinks to power you through your day, Mind Body Green suggests using "tonic herb teas and elixirs with herbs that balance the body." These herbs help your body boost its energy naturally – which means you'll actually be able to sustain higher energy levels without the crash that comes when caffeine wears off (not to mention the headaches!)
What do you do to keep your energy levels up and at 'em all day? We all could use a little more energy so please feel free to share the boost in the comments below!


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# 以下,絶賛風邪という事由にて,まだメモの段階。Press Association
Friday June 3, 2005
Senior judges were today facing renewed demands to boycott an inquiry into the murder of the Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.
Amnesty International UK claimed the investigation would be a "sham", and said new legislation had "dealt a massive blow" to the independence of public inquiries. "The government will be able to control what the public finds out, and what it doesn't," Kate Allen, the organisation's UK director, said.
Finucane was gunned down in front of his family by members of the loyalist Ulster Defence Association in Belfast in 1989. Last year, a report established grounds for suspicion of security forces collusion.
Amnesty said the investigation, set up under the Inquiries Act 2005, would lack independence. It claimed it would be largely controlled by the government, with crucial evidence omitted at the executive's discretion.
Earlier this year, Finucane's widow, Geraldine, wrote to senior judges in England, Scotland and Wales to urge them to boycott any inquiry.
"My family is unhappy that an inquiry into the murder should be established under the Inquiries Act, because the Act provides the government with control of the inquiry, as opposed to the inquiry panel itself," his son Michael said.
"It is not independent as an inquiry should be, nor do we believe that it will be allowed to work independently. For those reasons, we will not co-operate with any inquiry established under the Inquiries Act."
In a report published last year, the retired Canadian judge Peter Cory told the government that there was enough suspicion of security forces collusion in the murder to merit a public inquiry.
The Finucane killing was one of several examined by Judge Cory and recommended for public inquiry because of such suspicions. The first inquiry to be established, into the murder of the Catholic solicitor Rosemary Nelson by loyalists in 1999, held its opening session on April 19.
Judge Cory and Lord Saville, who conducted the Bloody Sunday inquiry into the alleged shooting of 12 Catholics by British troops in 1972, opposed the Inquiries Act when it was put before parliament, and said they would not sit on an inquiry set up under its terms.
Ms Allen urged people to write to senior judges to voice their concerns over the legislation, which was rushed through parliament before it was dissolved for the general election.
"Any judge presiding over an inquiry into the Finucane murder under the Inquiries Act 2005 would be presiding over a sham," she said. "By rushing through this Act, the government has placed itself beyond public scrutiny and dealt a massive blow to any hopes of transparency in government."
Amnesty claimed that, under the Inquiries Act 2005, the government would decide the terms of reference of any inquiry, and there would be no independent parliamentary scrutiny. It said the government would appoint the inquiry chair and would have the power to dismiss any inquiry member.
It also said the government would decide whether the inquiry would be held in public or private, and could issue restrictive notices to block disclosure of evidence.


text: POISONED? Get help online or Call 1-800-222-1222 For poison control help, call1-800-222-1222 Seniors | Teens | Adults | Nicotine and cigarettes E-Cigs and Toddlers: Beware The Bottom Line Electronic cigarettes (e-Cigs) are devices made to look like real cigarettes. They contain a battery, a heater, and liquid nicotine. When heated, the nicotine liquid becomes a vapor, which users inhale. Liquid nicotine products contain flavorings and something to help the product vaporize. Liquid nicotine products are very poisonous if swallowed. The Full Story Tobacco and cigarette smoking in the United States have been declining over the last few years. A growing new trend is electronic cigarettes (often referred to as "e-Cigs" or "vapor cigarettes"). Electronic cigarettes are used by people who don't want to smoke but do want to use nicotine: adults, teens, and even younger children. About 20 percent of U.S. adult smokers have used electronic cigarettes. Middle-school students are using e-Cigs at double the rate of a few years ago. About 10 percent of high school students admit to smoking electronic cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes are designed to look like real cigarettes. A tiny heating element inside the e-Cig turns a small container of liquid into a vapor. The vapor is then inhaled by the user. This liquid is often called "e-liquid" or "smoke juice". It may be flavored to smell and taste like mint, chocolate, coffee, or various fruits. The active ingredient in "smoke juice" and electronic cigarettes is nicotine - very concentrated nicotine. Even a small taste of this liquid can cause nicotine poisoning in a child. Nicotine is the poisonous chemical found in the tobacco plant. Nicotine poisoning often causes nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tremors (shakiness), and sweating, and can make the heart beat much faster than normal. Severe poisoning can cause seizures. It can even cause death. Seizures can begin only 20-30 minutes after swallowing products containing nicotine. Always keep children away from ANY product that contains nicotine, especially the concentrated nicotine liquid used in electronic cigarettes. Avoid keeping any product containing liquid nicotine or "smoke juice" in a household where children live or are likely to visit. Always store the product in its original container. Lock these products safely out of sight and reach of children and pets. (That includes "smoke juice", cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and chewing tobacco – and dirty ashtrays.) Remember that used "smoke juice" containers may still contain nicotine. Wrap them up so kids and pets can't dig them out of the trash. If you suspect that your child has swallowed any nicotine-containing product, or you've splashed it in the eye or on the skin, immediately call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or use the webPOISONCONTROL® online tool. Take home message: Electronic cigarettes (e-Cigs) are devices made to look like real cigarettes. They contain a battery, a heater, and liquid nicotine. When heated, the nicotine liquid becomes a nicotine vapor, which users inhale. Liquid nicotine products are called "e-liquid" or "smoke juice". In addition to nicotine, they contain flavorings and something to help the product vaporize, often propylene glycol or glycerol. Liquid nicotine products are very poisonous if swallowed. Robert Porter, BS, MPH, PharmD Certified Specialist in Poison Information Share this: FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInCopy shareable link data-url="https://www.poison.org/articles/2013-sep/electronic-cigarettes" For More Information About one in five U.S. adult cigarette smokers have tried anelectronic cigarette (CDC) Electronic Cigarettes (FDA) References Cameron JM, Howell DN, White JR, Andrenyak DM, Layton ME, Roll JM. Variable and potentially fatal amounts of nicotine in e-cigarette nicotine solutions. TabControl. Published Online First: 13 February 2013 doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050604. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Notes from the field: electronic cigarette use among middle and high school students –United States, 2011-2012.MMWR. 2013;62:729-730. Solarino B, Rosenbaum F, Rießelmann, Buschmann CT, Tsokos M. Death due to ingestion of nicotine-containing solutions: case report and review of the literature. Forensic Science International. 2010; 195:e19-e22. Poisoned? Call 1-800-222-1222 or HELP ME online Prevention Tips Keep "smoke juice" and other nicotine products locked up where children can't reach them. This Really Happened A 42-year-old man was found dead at home after drinking alcohol and swallowing liquid nicotine. His alcohol level was high, but the nicotine killed him. (Because "smoke juice" contains nicotine, it must be kept from children.)


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To develop, maintain and model personal intimacy with Jesus Christ.
To become disciples who will impact the world with the love of Jesus Christ.
Key Scripture
"Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do His work and build up the church, the Body of Christ. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ." - Ephesians 4:11-13 (New Living Translation)


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Eight compounds - two GSK originals and 6 promising-looking compounds made during this project were examined by Sue Charman's lab at Monash for metabolic degradation in vivo. In human terms that means they were tested (on a simplistic level) to see whether the compounds would last long in the blood or whether they would likely be metabolised. As part of these studies the solubilities of the compounds were evaluated.
Compounds were as follows. Note the use of the new "OSM-S" notation which we're introducing to give a compound a unique ID tag, independent of source, though there will probably always be trailing synthetic-prep tags.
The results are posted here.
As is often the case low degradation rates (good) come at the cost of low solubility. We kind of expected this based on the high logP values for some of these compounds. Presumably analogous compounds could be re-examined when more soluble.


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Our Sun is a star and no different then any other star in our Galaxy but what you were taught about the Sun at school is total bunk!
a black sphere made of nothing that is actually cold not hot. It is like the eye of a tornado calm, peaceful and without motion.
I had a strange experience one night which allowed me to understand how UFO's can travel light years across the galaxy more or less instantaneously. Physicists assume that this would only be possible with a warp drive of some type and this is also what is promoted in science fiction movies. I'm here to tell you what that experience taught me.
If you were to actually travel through the Sun what you will find is that the Sun is made of gaseous layers like the clouds forms at layers on our planet however temperature DECREASES as you journey into the center of the Sun.
hahaha!! I'm dying here ...hahahah!!
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Does your strange experience explain why planets orbit a mass that, from your description, would be less dense than a single one of them?
Also, I want to know why this is better than a warp drive!
The craft as I said is not harmed by the sun because it uses the same force the Sun at its core
The reason why the Sun is hotter on the surface is because this dark sphere attracts energy towards it which causes the gas at the surface of the sun to be bombarded (from without) with grater energy which in turn causes the surface to be hotter then the center.


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What happens when you need to replace something?
Does this sound like you? You need a new X because your existing X has worn out/broken/cracked/gone baggy/has shrunk in the wash. Your natural inclination is to replace X with Y, but to keep X because:
- I can use it in the garden
- I can wear it around the house
- I can keep it as a spare
- It might come in handy
No! Unless you are seriously into home decorating, gardening or DIY, the likelihood of using/wearing X again is negligible.
Let it go by following the one in, one out rule
Establish this principle: When you bring a new item into the house, an old one has to go. This is the 'one in, one out' rule.
Gone for Good
There are some fantastic initiatives that support the 'one in, one out' approach. My local independent underwear shop accepts pre-worn bras, which are then donated for charity. Old books are very welcome at the second-hand not-for-profit book store. Charity shops will often accept all sorts of miscellaneous items, some of which can be sold immediately in your local store. Tap into local initiatives because there'll certainly be a way for you to pass on your no-longer-needed items and you'll do some good in the process.
Stay clutter-free
If you're well on the road to living a fuller life with less, this rule will help you avoid the trap of 're-filling' your home with more stuff.
Join the Community
Finally, if you're new to the blog, I invite you to join the Midlands Minimalist community here. It's great to have you on board!


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Me and a group of bloggers will battle against the celebrities, media and playboy playmates in a dodgeball tournament later at Club 650 Libis. My team is called Blogballers ( which Raredog gave a name for our team). I haven't played this game and it will be my first time. I'm very excited. Me, Jonel, Cher, Rochelle, Leirs, Alvin, Jeff, JP, Dong ho, Aethen and RG will be there as a team. well....good luck to us.
Bounce Back!
May 30, 2009 * 9:00am-5pm
Club 650 in Libis, Quezon City
This tournament's beneficiary is the Givesback Foundation, Inc. a non-governmental, non-profit organization that is devoted to the search for a better quality of life for the poor and to provide meaningful assistance to various marginalized members of the society. Other than the goals of fun and camaraderie, this tournament also aims to raise at least Php 200,000 for the chemotherapy of nine (9) cancer patients kids at the Veterans Hospital in Quezon City.
Supported by Philippine Dodge Ball Association (PDBA)


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Got a belief in beef or do you go gaga over gammon? Well you're in the right place, because at your local Toby Carvery you can re-create your favourite roast meal 'Just as it should be' seven days a week.
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TMI alert. You have been warned.
Ok. So this is gonna sound basic, but I have had a cracked, flakey, peeling nipple for like 6 months now. No, I have not gone to the doctor, and don't intend to unless I really need to. Think bad chapped lips...on my nipple. I have no idea what it is.
It doesn't occur sporadically (or at that time of the month), it's not the weather induced dry skin curse, it just refuses to be normal. Haven't changed soaps/detergents/new clothes. Could it be eczema? Any ideas? I figured I'd ask the hivemind first.
PS I'm super embarassed by asking but google seems to think my problem is pregnancy. It is not.


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School Phobia: 'I'm Not Stupid, I'm Scared'
The most important thing to understand about phobias is that they are not rational. A child who is afraid of dogs isn't going to be talked out of it, scolded out of it, or punished out of it. It simply doesn't matter if we show that child a small dog, a gentle dog, or even maybe a stuffed dog. It doesn't matter if we assure him that we will protect him from dogs, if we tell him that dogs are "man's best friend," or if we promise him an ice cream cone if he'll just pet our dog, just once, to see that he doesn't have to be afraid.
The trouble is that he is afraid. He may be so afraid that his heart races, his breathing gets irregular, he starts to sweat, and he shakes. He absolutely, positively believes that he has to get away from the dog or he'll surely die. If he can't leave, he may cling to the nearest grownup in terror. This is a full-blown phobic response to a feared object. If it happens more than once, chances are this child will be so afraid of the awful feelings that he knows go with being around dogs that he'll do everything he can to avoid them. If the feelings are strong enough, he may not be able to tolerate even a picture of a dog or a story about dogs. Lectures and reassurances are totally beside the point. All this child can feel is his fear and his fear of what happens to him when he's afraid.
Substitute "School" for "Dog"
Most of us grownups get it when a child is afraid of something like a dog, especially if we know that the child was once bitten by a dog or witnessed someone being attacked by a dog. As frustrating as it may be to try to calm the child, we understand that there is a rational cause to what may now be an irrational overreaction. We respond with comfort and compassion, at least for a while. We may even decide that it isn't the worst thing in the world for someone to want to avoid dogs. Dog loving isn't necessary for survival in our world and dog-avoidance is actually quite doable.
Adults, especially adults who work in schools, generally have a much harder time being understanding when the thing that makes a child afraid is school or a school subject. After all, people who become educators liked school. For them, school was a place where they felt successful, where they learned neat stuff, where they were comfortable. Fear of school subjects lies outside their personal frame of reference. It's a big stretch to truly understand that a kid can be just as phobic about school, or math class, or writing a sentence as another child might be about dogs. But some children and teens, maybe more than we have understood in our culture, are really and truly phobic about parts or all of an ordinary school day.
Think about it. For some kids, going to school is like confronting a vicious dog every day. For them, school is a place where they can't succeed, where they feel bad about themselves, where they constantly fall short of adult and peer expectations. For them, every math lesson is another opportunity to show how stupid they are; every group project an occasion to disappoint their classmates; every test, quiz, and question-and-answer session a chance to be humiliated again. Day after day, year after year, they are thrown into the situation they fear most. And day after day, year after year, the fear is reinforced.
Hartwell-Walker, M. (2020). School Phobia: 'I'm Not Stupid, I'm Scared'. Psych Central. Retrieved on October 31, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/lib/school-phobia-im-not-stupid-im-scared/
Last reviewed: By a member of our scientific advisory board on 17 Jan 2020
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16:23 | 21/09/2018 Trade
"In Style – Hong Kong", the largest trade, investment and lifestyle promotion event ever held in Vietnam, kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20, attracting thousands of Vietnamese and Hong Kong firms.
Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Vincent HS Lo said "In Style – Hong Kong" introduces unique culture, cuisine and entertainment of Hong Kong to the Vietnamese public.
According to him, two-way trade between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) increases by nearly 12 percent each year, reaching US$18 billion last year. Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia and the largest importer of Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Hong Kong serves as a gateway for trade between Vietnam and China, and between Vietnam and many other Asian markets.
Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Paul Chan Mo-po said the event offers a wide array of Hong Kong's world-class products and professional services to Vietnamese partners and friends, adding that via the event, Hong Kong wants to further boost economic and trade ties as well as people-to-people exchange with Vietnam.
During the two-day event, thematic seminars on the potential of cooperation in investment, trade and logistics will also be held.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said Vietnamese and Hong Kong businesses put high hope on their future ventures.
He said Vietnam is now the largest trade partner of Hong Kong in ASEAN while Hong Kong is the ninth largest trade partner and the sixth largest foreign investor of Vietnam. As of the late August, Hong Kong invested in 1,353 projects worth US$19 billion in Vietnam.
As a dynamic and most free economy in the world, Hong Kong is the third largest supplier of foreign direct investment in Asia.
Vietnam welcomes Hong Kong firms to expand operations in the country in fields of strength such as infrastructure, support industry, and finance-banking service, Trung added.
Theo VNA