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The 56-year-old Australian cricket legend, who took over for a two-year term from New Zealander John Wright, also defended out-of-form skipper Sourav Ganguly and said he would evolve a new coaching format to suit India.
Chappell said the absence of Tendulkar, who has been ruled out of international action for four months following elbow surgery, was a cause for concern.
"The best thing that can happen to Sachin and Indian cricket is for him to get fit. That is a process that will take many weeks," Chappell said in Bangalore Thursday.
"It also becomes an opportunity for someone else (to) come up to be the next champion cricketer for India. He may not have got an opportunity so far since Sachin was there," Chappell said. "It might turn out to be a blessing in disguise."
Tendulkar is the fourth-highest scorer in Test cricket with 10,134 runs in 123 matches. He is also a world record holder in One-day cricket with 13,642 runs in 348 matches, including 38 hundreds.
The swashbuckling batsman is recovering from elbow surgery in London last month.
The tennis elbow had been troubling Tendulkar for nearly a year, forcing him to skip three major One-day tournaments and two home Tests against Australia last season.
Chappell, the former captain and selector of Australia, has taken charge at a time when captain Ganguly is struggling to overcome the worst slump of his career and pacemen are either reeling with injuries or out of form.
Coaching India has never been for the faint-hearted, considering the inflated expectations of hundreds of millions of fans and an ever-probing media.
But Chappell, appointed until the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies, said he was up to the task.
"This is a bigger country and (has) a bigger media contingent so obviously the scrutiny will be much more. The emotions are always quite high and the well-being of the country depends on the country's cricket team," Chappell said.
"At the end of day it is up to the players to perform and all we can do is to offer the best support."
Ganguly has scored only 48 runs in three home Tests against Pakistan, putting his captaincy as well as his place in the side in doubt.
Chappell defended Ganguly and said players who have been successful over a period of time needs to be given more opportunities.
"There are not that many players who can succeed at that level. It is not about talent. It is about personality, temperament and loyalty. You do not throw those players up lightly. You give them one game too many rather than one too few as they are not easy to find," he said.
Chappell said though the culture and personalities differed in India he would come up a new format to suit the Indian needs.
"There is space to be individuals but also to fit into the team environment," he said. "It is about creating the right environment without affecting the individual or the team."
On Ganguly:
Chappell also expressed the view that the team should be selected first and not the captain, as he came out in support of Sourav Ganguly.
Giving his views on the issue to a question, Chappell said "speaking on cricket in general, one has to pick the team first and then the best person to lead the team," adding he felt quite strongly in favour of this method.
Asked if Ganguly should be continued as the captain, the coach said: "If he (Ganguly) is the best man for the job, he should have it; if he is not, someone else should have it."
Asked whether Ganguly continues to be in the team by default being the captain, Chappell said "from time to time, you will have players out of form; player who is successful for a long time, you may have to give more opportunities than perhaps you would give someone else."
"There are not many players who can succeed at that level. It's not just about talent; it's about personality, temperament...it's about learning. They also make mistakes, have a bad day but they learn from mistakes. The best players are those who learn fast," Chappell observed.
"So, you don't throw those players out lightly," the former Australian captain said. "You give them one game too many, one series too many; one or two too many; not one or twotoo few."


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Part One
Rose Tyler was having the worst damned day in a very long time. Considering that most of her days ended with her exhausted, or covered in muck, or shouting incoherently, or locked up, or running for her life, while the natives hurled rocks, spears, bullets, or explosives (depending on their time frame and natural proclivities) at their retreating backs, this was truly saying something. Even those days where she ended up doing all of the above (except maybe the shouting, she usually swore quietly instead while running) didn't compare to this day.
First of all, their destination hadn't quite worked out right. They were supposed to have arrived on Desteria during the height of summer and arrived on a beach. Rose, expecting a little deviation (it was the TARDIS after all, and her sense of humor was warped, to say the least) had dressed in clothes fit for autumn and put her swim things and her running shoes (forget towels - always know where your trainers are) into a bag. She wore something nice - dark jeans and a pale pink shirt with a neat little sweater over it and dainty shoes with a low heel. When the Doctor looked askance at her attire, she graciously informed him he was taking her out before they retired to the beach.
He had grinned like the brilliant idiot he was and grandly flung opened the doors. It looked positively gorgeous, a warm bright sun glinting down, not on a beach (of course) but on a shining bright city at the edge of a huge mountain lake. Rose had shrugged off his befuddled expression and took his hand to lead him on.
Everything went straight downhill from there. Considering they were on the side of a small mountain range, there was an awful lot of hill for it to go down. Over lunch, she and the Doctor had flirted with their usual casual nonchalance but for some reason it had effected her rather more strongly than usual and she ended up leaving the restaurant hot and extremely bothered. In a desperate bid to get away from him, she suggested he go find some information on what there was to do around here while she went and visited the shops off the little square in which they'd found their restaurant.
For the first time in the entire history of eternity, the Doctor had wanted to shop. Not only did he want to shop, but he wanted to shop with her. And she was thinking terrible, horrible, not platonic thoughts about him while he trustingly held her hand and she had to get away, had to, or risk throwing him up against a wall and snogging him senseless. While he stared at her in wild eyed bemusement, no doubt, and calculated how long it would take to set the coordinates for the Powell estate.
A clever escape plan came in the form of a tiny, brightly colored little pink shop set on the corner. In the window, there was a gaudy display of frilly purple knickers. Rose had thrown herself into supposedly spontaneous raptures of delight and demanded they go in at once. His high and mighty Time Lordy-ness had quailed visibly and turned the exact same shade of pink as the shop and blustered like his former incarnation and declared that he couldn't go in, as someone obviously had to find out what there was to do around here. Then he had wandered off, looking for all the world like a cat that chewed through a power cord and muttering to himself something about 'heliotrope'. Whatever that was.
The next thing wrong had happened immediately. Rose went into the shop because she couldn't see any way past it with him watching her nervously out the corner of his eye as he walked off. She was promptly seized by a chatty saleswoman who reminded her alarmingly of her mum, even to the bleached blonde hair and strictly hands-on approach to the business. She dragged Rose over to a sales display and, since everything was going wrong, there were no knickers on it.
There were, however, solutions to her current predicament. Unfortunately, they weren't in any way, shape, or form solutions she wanted to think about. And they came in every way, shape and form, too, apparently, designed to help her... She had blushed vividly and tried to escape by claiming she just came in to look at the purple knickers.
So she was treated to a ten minute presentation of why she didn't want frilly knickers, she wanted one of these... toys. Well... maybe...
Rose had firmly stamped on that and held her ground. But that one did... no.
So then, she got fifteen minutes on how to use frilly purple knickers to ensnare her man. Rose, knowing that, A) her man wasn't a man at all, per say, and that B) he would probably just look right past her in the frilly purple knickers (or at best insist that they were no good for running away from nasty, scary things), resigned herself to pretending that she had a Slitheen's chance in a pickle factory of getting him past the flirting stage. She didn't, in fact. Heck, the hypothetical Slitheen in the speculated factory had a better chance of getting him not to notice it than she did of getting him to notice her, even if she left the frilly purple knickers - and everything else - behind.
After spending almost another ten minutes trying to dislodge the overly helpful Jackie Tyler clone, Rose had realized she'd never escape if she didn't buy something. So... well, why not?
She had her package wrapped for privacy, tucked it into her swim bag and went to find the Doctor.
It was raining when she came out.
Actually, "raining" didn't quite cover what it was doing. The sky had fallen open and all the water on the planet was streaming in like the Thames down onto her head. She shrieked in indignation and made for the nearest awning where she stood huddled and freezing amidst a crowd of aliens who mostly resembled human beings.
There, she was chatted up by no less than six bedraggled and unattractive aliens. The last was so obnoxious, she began to wonder if she could pretend her sunscreen was pepper spray. Then she began to wonder if her sunscreen would work as well as pepper spray. Then, she began to figure she'd need neither sunscreen nor pepper spray, because she was going to Jackie Tyler the cocky little bastard into oblivion if he didn't just bugger off. So she told him so.
Then, she gave up and strode out into the seething downpour.
Half-way across the square, her heel had snapped off, knocking her flying into a suspiciously perfectly oval shaped mud puddle. Her clothes were now filthy as well as sopping wet. Combined, it all made her suspect that she'd really irritated some trickster god this morning, which was odd because the only trickster god she knew personally hadn't seemed particularly annoyed per say when he had wandered off in a cloud of baffled pin stripes.
And remained missing. Ok, so, in summary, not a good day at all.
Ten minutes later, she finally found him. He was being dragged across the square, not in handcuffs or chains or whatever he was usually dragged out in (laser binders, manacles, shackles, ropes, straight jacket, the list went on and on) but with what looked for all the world like those ten foot pole thingees they used on nature shows to touch things that... she got the picture. She flopped over to try and rescue him or plead for his release (her shoe was still broken, which didn't seem possible when it was only an inch high, but there you go) but he shook his head vigorously at her. Still, she made her way into the crowd watching him being hauled off. He bumped up against her and she made to grab for him, but he seemed to push her away. The crowds closed in despite the rain, and he was gone.
Rose stood in the middle of the square and swore quietly, every word she had ever picked up from Jack, from visiting other planets, and even a few of the Doctor's musical language. The TARDIS wouldn't translate any of them for anybody, so it didn't matter, although she did wonder what exactly she was saying. Or she would have done, if there was time for any of this.
The water cut off abruptly as though someone had thrown a switch. It was possible, after all, she supposed, if there were planets where you could get your face styled and planets where the moon really was made of something the inhabitants ate like cheese...
God, he was bloody contagious. Middle of crisis, panic situation, all the chips down, and here she was, commentating (if only in her head) on the private lives of the natives of Balhoon III. Fantastic.
That reminded her. She was apparently not being allowed to do what she would do in this situation, which of course was hold his hand, stick with him, and try to work out how to get them both out of this. That was out.
What would the Doctor do, then? Well, she'd already handled part of that with her aimless commentary and trying to get to him. She couldn't threaten anyone yet, because she didn't know who or what to threaten. And it was a trifle difficult to blow things up without explosives or the idea of what to blow up.
So the Doctor's right out. But what about her previous Doctor? Yes, blow things up, yes threaten people, but no endless yammering... assets. Check her assets. That was it.
She reached down to check her bag and discovered that, along with tossing perverted pick up lines at her that made her want to collapse his face, the annoying bloke from the awning had switched her bag. She hoped ferociously that someone made him wear her polka dot bikini.
No towel, no sunscreen, no swim clothes. She checked her pockets and found, to her surprise, that her unwanted copy of "10 Things You Should Know About Sex With Aliens" (from the pink shop) had been joined by the psychic paper, the sonic screwdriver, and his key to the TARDIS. He must have slipped them into her pocket when he bumped into her. Clever Doctor, as always.
She pulled out the psychic paper, but it was blank. She stared at it, willing it to show her something, and the lyrics to "I'm a Little Teapot" wobbled into view in an atrocious hand writing, but faded. So no hope of instructions. OK.
Right. So, what would witty Jack do?
Well, kissing things and killing things wasn't going to do her good, nor was telling stories that always ended up with her naked. She only had two of those, anyway, and they weren't very good.
Fine. She grasped frantically at straws. What would Madame du Pompadour do? Ha. Snogging things, again. Definitely out. What would... what would... what would... um... well...
Superman was no good, honestly Rose, focus.
What would Mickey do? her brain supplied, even though it was painful to think of him, now that he was gone forever into that parallel world. Mickey who'd been such a coward and so scared for so long, and had eventually managed to do such incredible things as bomb Downing Street with her in the building, try to take on Cybermen, and finally pull a scene with her almost exactly like something out of Casablanca. It was beautiful, brilliant, wonderful. Funny, clever, and now brave Mickey.
Computers! Score!
She strode off across the square - or tried to, but her broken heel wouldn't let her. Still, she held her head up and flopped along and muttered "Somebody's got to be the Tin Dog."
As she reached the side walk and started to turn off toward the library they'd found on their way into town, someone walked past her and wolf-whistled. Funny how rude things were practically culture universal. She looked down at her sodden clothes and realized why, though, very quickly.
The last of the rain had taken off the mud in most places, but her sweater was hanging down from the collar and framing her chest rather too well. Also, her shirt had gone completely translucent and the outline of her bra showed quite clearly.
Fine, what Mickey would do could wait. She decided then and there to do what Jackie Tyler would do and stumbled off to change clothes, glaring furiously at anyone who dared to turn their heads in her general direction.
When she reached the place where they had left the TARDIS, she discovered that Sod's Law had finally decided to finish her off. The TARDIS was gone.
Checking her pockets, she found she mercifully still had the Doctor's credit card, hallelujah for a small favor. The first three shops she entered, though, only carried men's clothes. The next didn't take credit. The next one had better be right or she was going to do a snatch and run and damn the consequences.
It turned out to be an intergalactic version of a department store. Her luck must be improving. The salesman who approached her, however, took one look at her, flushed with vivid embarrassment, and chivvied her back out again.
"And I am never shopping in this place again!" she shrieked out as her feet landed back on the sidewalk. She grinned with a furious sort of humor, and knew that the TARDIS translator had just rendered that in every language spoken around here. With any luck it would do some damage.
She tipped her useless shoes into a bin, and strode back to the men's store. Anyone looking at her would have thought she'd borrowed her companion's mad eyes to glare out at the world. A dignified old man walked over to her, eying her with contempt and no little worry. "Now see here, miss," he began.
"I need clothes and I need them fast. I am not impressed with this planet, nor am I impressed with the lack of proper service I keep encountering in the establishments of this world. I can pay, as you can see. You will never get anywhere in this business if you do not provide for customers. Appearance isn't everything, you know. People do have emergencies, me more than most, I admit. This is one such emergency and you are going to help me, whether you like it or not." She knew she sounded just like him at the moment and didn't care. She forced the Doctor's card into the man's hand. "Go on, check the balance, I dare you."
He sighed and nervously scanned the card with some laser looking device. It wouldn't have looked out of place back at the shop she used to work in before the Doctor blew it up.
The alien's eyes widened in alarm. "My apologies, Miss," he said. "I'll do everything I can to reassure you that our store will be quite satisfactory to assist in your... emergency."
"Good," she said and looked around. Her eyes lit on a small suit on a manikin near the door. Oh, that was just too much. Brilliant. "I'll have that one," she said, and smirked.
She found a pair of boy's loafers fit her fine and the suit was altered to her correct sizes in minutes by the clever application of their very interesting technology. Wouldn't her mum just adore that?
She binned her shirt and her sweater - they were a lost cause. However, the jeans she folded neatly into a bag the salesman supplied her.
"The trousers may be a bit long," the salesman told her, "but they'll..."
"Ride up with wear," she finished. "Yeah, saw that show myself."
She cheekily plucked a sharp blue tie from a nearby rack and did it up with only two tries. How long had it been since she had to put a tie on herself? Dressing for a grade school play, maybe?
Thanking the salesman most politely now that she had gotten her way, Rose strode out the door in a whirl of ecstatic pin stripes.
Desteria was part of the Second Great and Bountiful Human Empire, which the Doctor told her was now the First Great and Bountiful blah blah blah, because of the stupid Jagrafess and some Daleks with sensitive hearing. She wondered if he had guessed how full of it she knew he was with that line. He even defended it now, more than a year later, claiming he had had a terrible singing voice in his previous body. Right. Whatever. She'd actually heard him sing a few times - he sounded fine, even that time he and Jack were drunk. Although she did wonder if he realized he always sang in the shower.
Anyway, since it was Human - sorta - there was a very good chance of getting hold of a computer she could at least vaguely comprehend. Unless her luck was going to hold to its earlier god-awful standards, she should be capable of finding out where he was being held and why without having to resort to threatening the thing with the sonic screwdriver. Not that it was a credible threat, but what did computers know, anyway. They saw pin striped suit and screwdriver and curled up to plead for mercy. Still. She hoped.
Her luck was definitely improving. She found the library nearly empty and the computers easy to use, almost identical to Mickey's back home, even though the one she picked was a hundred times faster. They even had an internet of sorts. She decided to check what government problems were arising first.
Fisheries control. Forest restoration. Agricultural reports. Weather control. Tourist advisories.
Nothing about government problems. Or they weren't admitting they had a problem. She searched for people who thought otherwise.
The notices she found looked like blogs from America. This politician was spending too much, that one was on the wrong committees. This one had too much media influence, this one was past it, and that one was just a bad joke.
Nothing serious, then, just people whinging, as people will do.
So it probably wasn't the government. She kept searching and searching and searching.
Six hours later, she still had no idea who had taken the Doctor and why. Desteria was a banal little place in all aspects. There were no alien invaders, there were no rebellions, there were no old grudges, wars, or murderous power-mongering families. She was getting insanely desperate, not to mention worried.
She plugged in the words Time and Lord and got three hundred places that sold watches and a book that had been imported from old Earth for sale on an intergalactic version of e-Bay. She also got quite a bit on making better use of her time, which she agreed with, heartily, since she really wanted to be rescuing the Doctor right now, not learning how to make her solabread and nar-eggs in half the time, thanks.
They were like a bunch of aging hippies, all concerned with their environment and the love of every living creature.
She plugged in Gallifrey, just for the sake of argument.
It directed her to a list of endangered species, sentient and non-sentient alike. Gallifreyans were right at the top of one of the "believed to be extinct" lists.
These people were very, very much into endangered species, apparently, because the dodo was on one of their lists as well. It described how clone stock and careful breeding programs had been used to reintroduce the dodo to the galactic population.
She read on and discovered, to her flabbergasted amazement, that this had also been tried on pure-blood humans. They told all about the small handful of pure blood humans who had been found on a half-dead worldlet in the next constellation over but one, the pairings that had been tried, the medicines that had been administered, the careful programs of diet, exercise, and entertainment, the clever little success stories, complete with pictures of baby Sean Michael and adorable little Tess. They went into loving, intricate detail, including how the pure humans would be placed in the best copy of their natural habitat on a planet to be called New Ravalox. Her eyes widened.
They wouldn't dare.
She clicked on a newly updated link.
They would.

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BlogHer '10 Speaker Spotlight, August 3, 2010: Mastering Intellectual Property
Confused by the differences between copyright and trademark? Are you protecting your brand and intellectual property? Are you violating someone else's? If someone asked you to find a fair use image, could you? And what about defamation issues, like libel and slander? Are the lines drawn differently when you're talking about individuals vs. brands?
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Community college is not what it used to be—in fact, there are major incentives to attending a local junior college. Not to mention the obvious financial advantage, junior college is a place where you can knock out your general courses and explore your other interests on a schedule that works for you. In my own experience, I found that junior college was a great place for me to figure out what major I was going to pursue and where I would eventually obtain my degree from. One of the most impressive professors that I have had the pleasure of learning from taught at the community school I attended, and some of the most interesting people I have ever met went there—think famous rock stars back from a tour in Europe just looking to learn a little Spanish. Maybe I just got lucky, but I'd like to think that community schools can offer something to everyone.
Cost of TuitionThe most obvious reason that students attend community college is for the financial advantage. Many junior colleges cost less than two thousand dollars each semester to attend full time. Attending community college gives students the chance to prepare for the financial demands of a 4-year university if they plan on transferring.
Flexible ScheduleMany students don't realize that if they plan on working while attending school, community college is hands down, the best option. They offer far more night classes than other universities and more schedule options. The workload, unfortunately, is lighter than a state school or private university and attendance is not usually required.
Give students an opportunity to explore major optionsInstead of spending thousands of dollars at a private university towards a major that you are less than sure of, consider attending a community school while you are making your decision. Classes cost less, so you will have the opportunity to explore interests that you might not have otherwise pursued.
Smaller ClassesThe class size is surprising to most students because the tuition is so reasonable. While classes aren't as small as those of a leading private university, many have as few as twenty students. In a smaller class, professors have the opportunity to learn more about their students. Likewise, students will find their teachers more accessible and can get assistance when they need it.
Qualified ProfessorsEverybody starts somewhere. Some of your professors will be fresh out of a master's program, but many will be well-seasoned academics who carry an impressive resume. Community schools are just as flexible for the students as for the professors. Many accomplished instructors teach part-time at community schools to allow plenty of time to focus on their own pursuits and career goals. In fact, when I attended junior college I ran into one of the professors from the private university I had previously attended, and she was teaching a night class—case in point!
TransitionalCountless numbers of college freshman transfer out after their first year of studies. Many return, some don't. Unfortunately, many of these students felt displaced and found that their expectations were not met by the university they attended. Attending community school gives students the opportunity to earn college credit while taking the time to select the 4-year institution that is right for them. Because there is little financial investment, most students are deterred from dropping their studies altogether.
Limited CurriculumTypically, community colleges are 2-year schools. If you plan on obtaining a 4-year degree you will have to transfer to another university at some point. If you're looking for a permanent residence, this probably isn't the best place for you.
Lighter WorkloadThe workload is significantly lighter than at a state university or a private college. There is sometimes very little course work aside from major exams but keep in mind that college is what you make it - putting in the time is entirely up to you.
Uninvolved StudentsThis is probably the biggest deterrent for the junior college: Many of the students are uninvolved. Few have plans for an academic future outside of what they receive at the junior college level—and they study accordingly. This causes tension in the classroom, particularly with more accomplished professors who are not accustomed to dealing with complacent students. Outside of the lecture itself, classroom discussions are rarely stimulating as they are carried on solely by the professor and one or two enlightened individuals. Good news for the dedicated student: The professor will recognize your potential and reward you accordingly.
Campus life (or lack thereof)Junior colleges do have clubs and organizations, but campus life is not an integral part of the atmosphere. For most students at community schools, their schedule revolves around work and classes are done in the mean time. If you are looking for a lively social scene, again, community college is probably not for you.
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Botox (also known asVistabel outside the U.S. and the U.K.)is an injection that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as prevent new lines from forming. Common injection sites include the forehead, the area between the eyebrows, the corners of the eyes, and the sides of the chin. Botox can also be used for a wide variety of other conditions, including migraines, excessive sweating, and psoriasis.
Chemical peels remove old skin so that new layers can grow in their place. This controlled removal ranges in strength, from superficial peels that use mild acids to deep peels that penetrate several layers of skin. Depending the type of peel you get, you might have a reaction similar to a sunburn, which may involve scaling, swelling, and blisters. This may last anywhere from three to 14 days, after which time your skin should be smoother, brighter, and softer.
A chin implant is one of two ways the chin may be reshaped through surgery. The other, called sliding genioplasty, uses your own bone to augment the chin and therefore doesn't involve inserting a synthetic implant under the skin. Chin augmentations are often performed at the same time as rhinoplasty to have the most impact on your profile.
Dysport is an FDA-approved, prescription injection for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows in adults under 65. Results typically last for four to six months, though they can sometimes last for a year. Azzalure is adapted from Dysport and available in the U.K. and Europefor the treatment of crow's feet as well as frown lines between the eyebrows.
Blepharoplasty (more commonly known as eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift) tightens or removes excess sagging skin around the eyes, resulting in a smoother, more youthful appearance. The procedure may also be used to create a crease where one is missing, such as with Asian eyelid surgery.
A facelift reduces wrinkles and sagging skin on the face and neck caused by aging or weight loss. The procedure removes excess skin, tightens the underlying muscles, and redrapes the skin in a higher position. The results go beyond what can be expected from wrinkle-fighting injections like Botox. Different types of lifts, such as cheek lifts or mini lifts, address specific concerns.
Injectable fillers, like Juvederm or Restylane, can be used for everything from lip augmentation to wrinkle treatment to scar removal. There are manyto choose from, and the RealSelf community has tried them all.Injectable fillers may be used to correct a variety of cosmetic concerns, such as wrinkles, thin lips, acne scars, andundereye areas.
Laser resurfacing uses an intense light beam to treat several skin issues, from acne scars to age spots. There are two categories of lasers: Ablative, which removes thin layers of skin and is more invasive, and nonablative, less invasive lasers that tighten skin and stimulate collagen.
Pellevé is a non-invasive wrinkle reduction system. It uses radiofrequency technology to heat deep layers of the skin, stimulating the production of new collagen in the face, including the skin around the eyes.A series of monthly treatments is recommended with yearly touch-ups for optimal results.
Xeomin contains botulinum toxin type A, the same active ingredient found in Botox and Dysport. The only botulinum toxin that does not require refrigeration, it's used off-label to smooth facial wrinkles.
Latisse is an FDA-approved topical treatment used to stimulate the growth of eyelashes. Latisse is typically applied to the base of the upper eyelashes once per day. Most users begin to see results within four to eight weeks, with the most dramatic results appearing between weeks 12 and 16. If you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes will eventually return to their original state. In some cases, Latisse may cause permanent changes to eye color.Latisse is approved for salein the U.S. andCanadabut not in the U.K. or Australia.
An arm lift (also known as brachioplasty) tightens loose skin under the arm that creates what many call a "bat wing" appearance. It's frequently performed on those who have sagging skin due to massive loss weight or natural aging. The procedure is often performed in conjunction with liposuction to get rid of excess fat.
Chemical peels remove old skin so that new layers can grow in their place. This controlled removal ranges in strength, from superficial peels that use mild acids to deep peels that penetrate several layers of skin. Depending the type of peel you get, you might have a reaction similar to a sunburn, which may involve scaling, swelling, and blisters. This may last anywhere from three to 14 days, after which time your skin should be smoother, brighter, and softer.
CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved, non-surgicalfat-reduction treatmentthat uses a handheld device to precisely freeze and destroy fat below the surface of the skin. CoolSculpting is not intended for significant weight loss, but for treating stubborn areas of fatresistant to diet and exercise. Approvedtreatment areasinclude the abs, love handles, inner thighs, back, arms, and underneath the chin. >
Liposuction is an invasive procedure used to remove areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Thin tubes called cannulas are inserted into the body, dislodging fat cells and suctioning them out. Lipo can be performed on various body parts, including the abdomen and waist, hips and thighs, and cheeks, chin, and neck. It's important to note that liposuction is intended to improve body contour and not to significantly reduce weight, cellulite, or sagging skin.
Abdominoplasty (commonly known as a tummy tuck) removes excess skin and fat around the stomach while tightening the abdominal wall. The surgery is frequently performed after pregnancy or weight loss, when the skin has become stretched or saggy. A new belly button may need to be surgically created by umbilicoplasty. Other procedures such as liposuction or breast augmentation are often performed at the same time. This is commonly referred to as a mommy makeover.
Breast augmentation surgery is any procedure that enhances the size and shape of a woman's breasts. It's frequently performed to enlarge a naturally small bust or to restore breasts that have been affected by pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. The procedure can be performed using implants (either silicone or saline) or fat transfer.
A breast reduction involves the removal of excess fat, skin, and tissue, which usually results in the nipple and areola being shifted to a higher position. If the areola has been stretched due to the size of the breast, it may also be reduced. Not only does this surgery result in a smaller, perkier bust, it can also help eliminate the back, shoulder, and neck pain that's often caused by large breasts.
Laser hair removal is a treatment that uses lasers to target the roots of hair beneath the surface of the skin. Though it's not guaranteed to be permanent, a majority do experience permanent hair removal after a series of treatments. There's a variety of lasers on the market, some more effective than others on certain skin tones, hair colors, and treatment areas. Laser hair removal can be performed on any part of the body.


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Daniel James, 23, of Worcester, died in the clinic, where he had travelled with his parents Mark and Julie with the intention of killing himself.
Mr James played rugby for England under-16s and England Students and was tipped for a future in the professional game. But during a training session at Nuneaton Rugby Club in March last year he suffered a collapsed spine in a scrum.
The former Worcester Royal Grammar School pupil was paralysed from the chest down.
West Mercia Police said a man and a woman had been questioned over his death on 12 September.
Assisted suicides are illegal in the UK but tolerated in Switzerland. In the past six years, 100 British people have travelled to the Dignitas clinic and had an assisted death.
No one has been prosecuted for accompanying a relative to die.
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Calea Zacatechichi is a dream herb that is scientifically shown to increase dream recall, dream intensity and hypnagogic imagery.
About five years ago, I had my first Calea Zacatechichi experience. It produced a night of highly meaningful and vivid dreams that left me waking up thinking WOW. They were like no other dreams I'd had before. (And I'm a lucid dreamer.)
Though it can certainly open the gateway to lucid dreaming, the really meaningful aspect of Calea Z is its ability to take you on an incredible inner journey. I'm talking about the kind of dreams that change you - even more, perhaps, than many of your memorable waking experiences.
I've had lucid and non-lucid dreams with Calea Zacatechichi. No nightmares to report to date. Nightmares may, of course, be possible: any night of dreaming may be exposed to unpleasant or traumatic content. But I don't think this herb creates nightmares intrinsically. Our emotions do that.
Some of my Calea Z dreams have been far removed from this world, conjuring up alien planets and futuristic cities. My favorite was when I dreamed I was living in an advanced alien civilization.
I can still remember how I felt to live in a world of the future - it was reminiscent of Iain Banks' Culture lore - and that feeling still runs through me like I have lived another life. Just thinking about that dream now makes me want to write a novel about it, to do whatever I can to fully re-enter that world in my imagination and try to capture it for others. It was simply awesome.
And in that dream, time seemed to stretch, and I perceived a great deal in what must have been 30-60 minutes of dreaming. It was like watching an epic 3-hour movie that spans centuries. That's about as close as I can explain it. Flashing through someone's life while instantly understanding all that they had felt and experienced during the course of many years via implanted memories.
When I woke up, I was mildly stunned to be in this reality. My normal life - without flying cars, or skyscrapers that ran into the clouds, or alien people, or the sense of adventure - seemed quite boring in comparison.
But I was euphoric at the memory and wanted to write it all down before it drained away. Now, many details of the dream are lost, even after writing it down. But the feeling stays with me always.
This herb is for any intrepid dream explorer who wants to experience a richer dream life.
Even people who don't normally remember any dreams at all encounter highly vivid and detailed dreams when they take Calea Z. So in my view, Calea Z is something to consider if you have real problems with your dream recall, and are looking for a way to get closer to your dream world.
Other Calea Z users have reported incredibly realistic dreams, sometimes with complex plots and gripping drama, others with totally trivial content but profound intensity nonetheless. So remember, this is not an instant lucid dream pill but rather a super dream intensifier.
If you practice lucid dream techniques already, you know the effect that can have on your dreams. The two go together hand-in-hand. But if you're a non-lucid dreamer, don't expect this to be a silver bullet.
As dream herbs go, Calea Z is a good one to start off with because:
Aim to take Calea Zacatechichi in capsule or tincture form after about 4-6 hours of sleep. This is the ideal time to practice lucid dreaming, too, because your REM sleep is extended in the early morning, so you make maximum use of your dreamiest sleep cycles.
There are a few places you can buy Calea Zacatechichi online, although their supply and quality fluctuates.
At the time of writing you can obtain both dry leaf and 10x extract from Bouncing Bear Botancials - our recommended supplier.
Here are some tips on how to take it in its various forms:
Pack the dry leaf extract into empty gel capsules and take 1-2 capsules after 4-6 hours sleep. This gives you sufficient deep sleep before embarking on longer REM cycles.
The liquid tincture is made from the dried material and reduced down. Add this to a hot drink and consume either before bed, or better, after 4-6 hours of sleep then go back to sleep. Start with a small dose and work up each night to find your personal sweet spot (10-15ml is usually effective).
Make dream tea from the dry leaf extract, add plenty of honey and drink it slowly.
Smoke the dry leaf before returning to sleep. You may feel a little buzzy but the majority of effects occur in dreamland.
DISCLAIMER. Before taking any herb or supplement, you are strongly advised to consult a qualified physician. I don't know your underlying health conditions and what medications you're on and how that might interact with this herb. What you do with Calea Zacatechichi is entirely your responsibility. Allergic reactions are rare, but possible. You are advised to try a very small dose first and check for any unusual effects. Dose sizes should start small and scale up if needed. There are no known cases of overdose.
For a lucid dreamer, it really helps if you incubate your desired dream as you fall asleep, having ingested your dose of Calea Zacatechichi.
This means visualizing your desired dreamscape and directing your awareness into that scenario, engaging all the senses. Silently repeat the affirmation in your mind: the next scene will be a dream. Breathe it in and out, like ocean waves gently lapping at the shore.
Try not to lie in bed awake and excited about the possibilities of your Calea Z dreams. Relax and enjoy the experience, putting no pressure on yourself to achieve a life-changing dream. Whatever happens, happens. There will be plenty of time to analyze and reflect on your experience in the morning...
Lucid dreaming, like any advanced skill, requires a considerable investment of time, energy and dedication in order to master. Yet, as a lucidity researcher, I'm regularly asked by those new to the subject, for an easy and low-effort technique. Something that
Members of our lucid dream forum have been asking how to create dream characters in lucid dreams. The most common problem is having characters who look nothing like they should. Or they seem disinterested in your company. Or they fail to show up on command altogether. So, how to combat this? It's a matter of finding creative solutions that bypass logical expectations.
To lucid dream, I recommend being able to remember at least one vivid dream per night. That will boost your self awareness in dreams (making lucidity more likely) and also means you can actually remember your lucid dreams. Which is nice. Here are four detailed tips on how to remember your dreams more frequently. And if you don't think you dream at all - trust me, you almost certainly do. It takes an extraordinarily rare sleep disorder to deprive someone of dream sleep.
It is estimated that these wise and wily Indians have been using mugwort in their healing and ritual practices for 13,000 years, where it is known as the 'dream sage'. They use the herb to promote good dreams, which they consider an essential aspect of normal human functioning! But that's not all...
Silene Capensis has been used for millennia by the Xhosa shaman of the river valleys in the eastern cape of South Africa, where it is known as Undela Ziimhlophe or 'white paths'. It's fragrant white flowers open only at night, when they emit a fragrant and almost hypnotising aroma. Also known as African Dream Herb or Ubulawu, Silene Capensis induces spectacularly vivid dreams - yet has never entered the mainstream and remains a fringe taste within western culture.
Experts agree that everyone is capable of having lucid dreams. Dreaming itself is a normal function of the mind. We all dream every night, even if we don't remember. And we all achieve conscious awareness while awake every single day. So what does it mean to combine these states? Why, the amazing ability to have conscious - or lucid - dreams. Sounds simple, doesn't it? So why do I keep hearing from people who say they can't achieve their first lucid dream?


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FASTPASS is a great system that lets you "eliminate the wait" at the most popular attractions. The FASTPASS essentially saves your place in line, while you are then able to do other things.
So how does FASTPASS work?
Let's say you want to go on an attraction, there's a clock showing wait of 45 minutes, and another stating the return time for FASTPASS in 90 minutes, you're thirsty, don't want to wait in line, but desperately want to go on. You notice by the attraction sign a board stating "FASTPASS DISTRIBUTION". This is your chance to "eliminate the wait". Simply take your park pass, insert it into the FASTPASS Machine, and out pops your FASTPASS. Take a look at the pass, it will give you a time window to return to the attraction (this is usually an hour ie: 11:15-12:15 although can be less for certain attractions, most typically shows). Bring this back to the ride at the allotted time and "eliminate the wait", jump past the crowds and hit the attraction. Make sure that you get a FASTPASS ticket for everyone in your party, you don't want to have to leave them behind while you enjoy the fun.
How much do I have to pay for FASTPASS?
Nothing…nada…zip…it's one of the ways that Disney goes out of their way to improve the guest experience.
How many FASTPASS tickets can I get in a day?
It's limited only by how busy the park and attractions get. FASTPASS is an ingenious system that removes the physical person from the line and puts a virtual person in their place. As the park gets more crowded, obviously the lines get longer, which means you'll wait longer, this in turn affects the return time on the FASTPASS ticket. When you pick up your FASTPASS you'll see a time stamped upon it stating the time that you will be able to get your next FASTPASS. This prevents you (or anyone else) from running around the park and joining a whole bunch of virtual lines at once (after all, when was the last time that you were able to split yourself in two) preventing other guests from enjoying their attractions. FASTPASS is available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be used the same day you pick it up.
Is FASTPASS on all attractions?
FASTPASS is limited to the busiest attractions, so don't go looking for the machines at "Tarzan's Tree House".
Attractions that offer FASTPASS
Disneyland Park
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
- Fantasmic!
- Haunted Mansion
- Hyperspace Mountain
- Indiana Jones Adventure
- Matterhorn Bobsleds
- Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
- Splash Mountain
- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
- "it's a small world" (seasonal)
Disney California Adventure Park
- California Screamin'
- Goofy's Sky School
- Grizzly River Run
- Radiator Springs Racers (Available near It's Tough To Be A Bug)
- Soarin' Around the World
- Toy Story Midway Mania!
- World of Color (Available at Grizzly River Run)
MouseForLess Tips:
You will not be able to get a FASTPASS for another attraction until the time indicated on the FASTPASS.
The evening spectaculars (like World of Color) and occasionally some other attractions (like Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters) will not count against your ability to get another FASTPASS.
Each person in your party needs their own FASTPASS to ride the ride.
The Clocks in the FASTPASS will tell you the time you will be required to return to use your FASTPASS before you get your FASTPASS. The time will also be noted on your pass.
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While property prices head swiftly south, one silver-lined cloud has formed for anyone with a short lease - the cost of extending it is also falling.
"How much you pay to extend a lease is linked to how much a flat is worth," says Lewes-based solicitor Philip Rowland of Adams & Remers. "If prices have gone down 20%, then it could be around 20% cheaper to extend the lease now.
"It's good if you want to protect the value of your flat and a lot of freeholders are cash-strapped right now, so they are negotiating far less aggressively."
As a general rule of thumb, says Rowland, if a property is worth £100,000 with a 50-year lease, it will be worth £150,000 once the lease is extended - and more in desirable areas.
He recently completed a lease extension for a client who owned an expensive maisonette in the West End. "They paid £300,000 to extend the lease, and by doing so increased the price of their property by £500,000 to £1.4m, leaving them with a £200,000 profit."
Roughly, the shorter the lease the more it will cost to extend. According to the Leasehold Advisory Service, a flat with 68 years on the lease, with a value of £150,000 and annual ground rent of £50, would cost £8,250 to extend by 90 years. On a lease with 35 years left, it may set you back £55,368.
Anyone wishing to extend their lease will need to seek the advice of a specialist solicitor and surveyor, then write to their landlord to let them know what they are willing to pay. The landlord's solicitor then writes back with what they think they should receive, and the haggling process continues until an agreement is reached. On the rare occasions that does not happen, it goes to a tribunal. Landlords have no option but to grant a lease extension if you have been in your property for more than two years.
"The first thing to consider when proposing a price is the existing length of lease," says Ed Mead of Douglas & Gordon estate agency. "The second is ground rent - which doubles every 20 years or so - and landlords are entitled to be compensated for the loss of this. "
Once the arguing is over, the lease is almost always extended by 90 years.
For desperate flat-owners with short- or medium-term leases, extending is not always the answer, says Mead. "Flats with short- or medium-term leases have been hardest hit in the market, because any property with a problem will fall in value faster than anything else - but it's not as simple as recommending people extend their lease first, then sell."
Extending leases, he explains, can be a long and unwieldy process: it can take a year and, if you wait that long to sell in this market, any profit you have made by extending the lease could be wiped out by the property's value going down.
Jill Christopher, a public relations consultant, recently paid £9,800 to her freeholder to extend the lease on her two-bed property in Tufnell Park, London. The process took a year. "For me, it wasn't to add value to my property, but to maintain value," she says. "If the time on the lease had gone below 80 years, my flat's value would have dramatically changed. Now seemed the time to go for it."


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Watching shows is so last summer. At this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it's not enough simply to buy a ticket and settle back in your seat; you have to prepare to become part of the show, too. Interactivity is everywhere, from plays which train an unforgiving camera lens on the stalls, to stand-ups who make hapless audience members their shows' stars. Promenade theatre is a walk in the park compared with this, the new breed of ultra-experimental shows which make extraordinary demands on their audiences: asking them to dance for three hours non-stop; to leap into cars with strangers; even, in one case, to feed their hard-earned bank notes into a shredder.
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Comedy is getting in on the act, too. The old stand-up's ruse of picking on a man in the front row and making fun of him is no longer enough. You have to dress him in green Lycra, stick him on a skateboard and slobber him with kisses, too. Joining in is now as much a part of the Fringe experience as queueing and rain.
And so, in the past two weeks in Edinburgh, I've signed up for a humiliating public piano lesson in What Remains, taken part in a windswept singalong of "The Bonnie Banks o Loch Lomond" from the top deck of a bus in The Tour Guide and performed a Cheryl Cole-inspired dance routine in Jessica Ransom's Unsung Heroes. I've obediently meditated (or tried to) when instructed in David Leddy's Untitled Love Story, acted as assistant clown on the Royal Mile in You Once Said Yes, and sung the chorus to a piece of performance poetry, playing a sub-par Dido to Luke Wright's Eminem. Why? Because, frankly, I didn't have a choice. And that's not to mention all the times I managed to avoid getting involved by shrinking back into my seat and looking firmly at the floor.
There were also opportunities to share the intimate secrets of my love life in Looser Women, to slow dance with sketch troupe Lady Garden to "Lady in Red", or act as a towel girl to the comedian Tim Key who performs half of his show in the bath.
Maybe the financial crisis is to blame – using a captive audience is cheaper than hiring a chorus line, after all. More likely, though, it's that performers and companies have realised how much audiences enjoy actively experiencing a show rather than just passively watching. And, so long as it's not you being picked on, it's enormously fun to watch.
Pantomimes have been working on that premise for years. Punchdrunk took up the baton, kicking off a new wave of promenade theatre where audiences walk through the performances and experience them individually. And, in the production of One Man, Two Guvnors at the National Theatre, James Corden pulls two stooges out of the audience to hilarious effect.
It's only the start of what is sure to be a trickle-down effect, bringing more extreme interactivity from the Fringe to the West End. In the meantime, then, audiences would do well to work on their wallflower technique: sit five or more rows back, right in the middle of a row and never, ever catch the performer's eye. You might just get away with it.
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Beautiful Ports (But 3 Missed Because of Bad Weather)
Sail Date: October 07, 2015
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Traveled As: Couple
Room Type: Inside
We enjoyed our 12 day cruise of the Mediterranean, yet were disappointed that the weather (winds up to 85 knots and high seas) prevented us from landing in three of the scheduled ports (Kotor, Kerkira, and Livorno). Certainly the captain made the right decision in by-passing those ports, but it was the first time on cruises that we missed any ports. On the other hand, the staff was excellent, friendly and helpful (I've never heard so many "Good morning"s in my life. The food was excellent. The activities were adequate but not outstanding. The entertainment varied from adequate to outstanding. We would probably cruise with Holland America again.
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|Cabin / Stateroom
|Embarkation and Disembarkation
|Went efficiently.
|Ship Quality
|Destinations and Excursions
|Onboard Activities
|Tom Sutton was hilarious; Andy Bunger was enjoyable; Brett Cave was great--glad you brought him back for a second performance; Annette Wardell was outstanding; singers and dancers were OK.
|Service and Staff
|Food and Dining
|Food was excellent. Service was fast when we dined as a couple, slow when we dined with others
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Extreme Resume Makeover – Junior Web Developer
I've given a lot of practical resume tips over the years, but I think it's often hard to apply general tips and strategies to your own very specific situation. So to help you visualize how these tips can be applied to an individual's work history, I'm going to start a regular series in which I'll show you some of my resume makeovers. These are real clients although their names, contact information and work histories have been disguised heavily.
Every two weeks, I'll post a before and after resume and explain the reasoning behind the decisions I made. Hopefully, these real world examples will help you step back and take a look at your own resume - especially if you haven't been getting a great response to yours.
Our Client
Clive came to us a few years ago. He had been employed in a couple of internships since leaving college but had been unable to secure a full-time position. As we do with all our clients, we had Clive complete our proprietary self-examination questionnaire, The Explorer. There's very little this questionnaire doesn't catch, and once I reviewed his answers, I knew what our strategy would be.
Web Developer Resume - Before
But first let's start with the resume Clive was using when he signed up with Blue Sky (click the resume to see a larger version of page one)
Clive had done many of the right things with his resume. He had presented himself professionally and in an organized manner and he had tried to communicate what made him valuable to potential employers by creating a 'qualifications profile.'
But speaking as someone who has done more hiring than I care to remember, this resume just doesn't stand out. At all! Nothing about it says 'hire me' - and this is a particular problem when you consider that Clive has very little work experience. Not to mention the gap in work history. The resume was written at the beginning of 2008 and you can see that his last internship ended in 2006. All in all, when this resume lands on an employer's desk, it is not going to be there long before it winds up in the 'no' pile.
The Makeover
Here is page one of the resume I created for Clive (again, click to enlarge):
Key points to note:
- Clive was from Germany and was waiting for a US work visa to be approved. This is why he hadn't worked since 2006. But he was a keen designer and had used his time to work pro bono on a variety of assignments. Therefore, I wrote about these as freelance work and positioned them above his internship. There is no rule that says experience has to be paid to be valuable.
- When you are relatively new to the workforce, your passion and attitude and enthusiasm are one of your best selling points. (Trust me, very few of your competitors are communicating these things!) So I spiced up the introduction to Clive's resume with a quote from his Explorer worksheet. This jumped out at me when I read it as exactly the kind of thing employers needed to know about him and yet it's nowhere to be seen in his old resume. No matter what stage of your career you're at, conveying passion is key.
- Clive is a gifted designer, but you wouldn't know it from his resume. Now there are limits to what can be done with resume design, for reasons I explain here, but those limitations don't stop us being somewhat creative. I checked Clive's website and found a beautiful clean orange and gray design. As much as possible, I replicated the look on his resume (including the image, which was lifted directly from his site). Make sure you're presenting a consistent and eye-catching look across all media - especially if you are in a creative profession.
- As a developer, technical skills are key and yet Clive had hidden his one page 2 of his resume. Since he is just starting out in his career, it's very important that he show employers the scope of his knowledge. I moved these skills up on to page one. Make sure key information is right upfront.
- Personality is key in a resume. Clive's old resume was full of the words people think sound good in a resume (for example skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously while mastering innovative tools and software but be honest - doesn't that sound like a big bunch of blahblahblah when you read it? Would you be excited to meet that person? Compare that to the quote from Clive where he expresses real enthusiasm and personality and there's no competition. Be yourself in your resume - don't use words you've seen other people use if they don't sound like you.
- There are people who disagree with me on this last point, but I think simple and clear language is key in a successful resume. Don't use twenty words when ten will do - and don't use long words just because they sound more official. The language in the new resume is much clearer and easier to read than in Clive's original and therefore it packs more punch. Be direct, concise and easy to understand.
The last I heard, Clive's visa came through and he had secured several interviews for entry-level development jobs with web design agencies. He was truly surprised at the change in reaction to his resume and yet nothing about him, his skills or his career history had changed - just the way he presented himself in his resume.
That's the power of making these kind of changes and if you're struggling to get interviews, I hope seeing this example inspires you to take another look at your own resume.


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The WHAT? WHY? and HOW? of Language Learning. What is a Foreign or World Language? .
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A foreign language is a language not spoken by the people of a certain place. It is also a language not spoken in the native country of the person referred to, i.e. an English speaker living in Japan can say that Japanese is a foreign language to him or her. ...
"I speak English, so I don't have to learn a foreign language...."Everyone speaks English, right? Well, certainly not everyone speaks English. According to the CIA World Fact Book, only 5.6 % of the world's total population speaks English as a primary language. That number doubles when people who speak English as a second or third language are counted. So that means that over four-fifths of the world's population does not speak English.
1. To increase global understanding
"A different language is a different vision of life." - Federico Fellini, Italian film director
Learning another language gives the learner the ability to step inside the mind and context of that other culture. Without the ability to communicate and understand a culture on its own terms, true access to that culture is barred. Why is this important? In a world where nations and peoples are ever more dependent upon on another to supply goods and services, solve political disputes, and ensure international security, understanding other cultures is paramount. Lack of intercultural sensitivity can lead to mistrust and misunderstandings, to an inability to cooperate, negotiate, and compromise, and perhaps even to military confrontation.
If businesses are to effectively compete in a global economy, they must learn to deal with other cultures on their own terms. Companies that plan to do business abroad therefore have a dire need for bilingual or multilingual employees. Businesses that intend to compete internationally need employees who can competently communicate in the locales where they do business. Employees who speak one language can communicate only with people who speak that same language. Business is not the only area of employment where language competencies are needed, however. Multiple government agencies, the travel industry, engineering, communications, the field of education, international law, economics, public policy, publishing, advertising, entertainment, scientific research, and an broad array of service sectors all have needs for people with foreign language skills.Whatever your career goals, knowing a language certainly won't hurt your employability. Chances are that knowing languages will open up employment opportunities that you would not have had otherwise. And you will be able to command a greater salary in the workplace. All else being equal, knowing languages gives you an edge over monolingual applicants competing for the same jobs.
3. To increase native language ability
"Those who know nothing of foreign languages, knows nothing of their own." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Research shows that knowledge of other languages boosts students' understanding of languages in general and enables students to use their native language more effectively. This applies to specific language skills as well as overall linguistic abilities. Foreign language learners have stronger vocabulary skills in English, a better understanding of the language, and improved literacy in general. Higher reading achievement in the native language as well as enhanced listening skills and memory have been shown to correlate with extended foreign language study. These results are apparent in several studies as well as in test scores. With each additional year of foreign language instruction taken, a student's scores on college and graduate school entrance exams such as the SATs, ACTs, GREs, MCATs, and LSATs improve incrementally.
4. To sharpen cognitive and life skills
"We have strong evidence today that studying a foreign language has a ripple effect, helping to improve student performance in other subjects." - Richard Riley, U.S. Secretary of Education under Bill Clinton
Because learning a language involves a variety of learning skills, studying a foreign language can enhance one's ability to learn and function in several other areas. Children who have studied a language at the elementary level score higher on tests in reading, language arts, and math. People who have learned foreign languages show greater cognitive development in areas such as mental flexibility, creativity, and higher order thinking skills, such as problem-solving, conceptualizing, and reasoning. In addition to cognitive benefits, the study of foreign languages leads to the acquisition of some important life skills. Because language learners learn to deal with unfamiliar cultural ideas, they are much better equipped to adapt and cope in a fast-changing world. They also learn to effectively handle new situations. In addition, the encounter with cultures different from one's own leads to tolerance of diverse lifestyles and customs. And it improves the learner's ability to understand and communicate with people from different walks of life.
5. To improve chances of entry into college or graduate school
Today, most colleges and universities require a minimum of two years of high school foreign language instruction for admission. And once enrolled in an undergraduate program, students are likely to find that their college or university prescribes foreign language courses as requirement for the degree. The majority of universities rightly consider knowledge of a foreign language and culture part of what every educated person should know. Many majors in the arts and humanities, in natural sciences and behavioral and social sciences, and in professional fields, also require the study of one or more languages to ensure success in the given field.
6. To appreciate international literature, music, and film
Most of the world's literary and artistic works have been written in languages other than English. A translation of a text can never be fully true to the intent, beauty, style, and uniqueness of its original. A translation is always to a large degree subject to the interpretation of the translator, not least because some elements of languages simply don't have translations in other languages. To be able to fully appreciate literature, theater, music, and film in other languages, one must be able to access them in their original form.
7. To make travel more feasible and enjoyable school
Though it's possible to travel to foreign countries without speaking the native language, your experience will be largely shaped by your ability or inability to see beyond the surface of the culture. When you know the language, you have the comfort of being able to successfully navigate all sorts of situations, like order meals in restaurants, ask for and understand directions, find accommodations and perhaps negotiate cheaper prices, and meet and talk with natives, to name only a few.
It's true that in tourist areas English may be spoken. However, even if the natives know some English, many are uncomfortable speaking it, particularly beyond their limited interactions with tourists.
8. To expand study abroad options
Because relatively few Americans are competent in foreign languages, competition for study abroad programs in English-speaking countries is sometimes intense. Unfortunately, students often shy away from studying in countries where English is not the native language for all the wrong reasons. They mistakenly believe that their grades will suffer, that their language proficiency isn't adequate, or that they won't be able to fit in or understand the culture.
9. To increase understanding of oneself and one's own culture
Knowing another language and culture affords you the unique opportunity of seeing yourself and your own culture from an outside perspective. There are aspects of your language, yourself, your life, and your own culture that you accept as absolute and universal or that you have never even considered until you encounter a culture and people who do things in a much different way than you're used to.
10. To make lifelong friends
Knowing other languages effectively increases the number of people on the globe with whom you can communicate. Whether through meeting foreign exchange students on your campus or local immigrants in your community, whether getting to know natives or international students while studying abroad, or whether establishing a connection with a pen pal in another country, your ability to speak other languages and your interest in other cultures can connect you deeply with people around the globe.
Anyone who has told you that learning another language is impractical, unrewarding, or simply a waste of your precious time is doing you a great disservice. Take advantage and enhance your life ... learn a language!


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2010: Better Than a Reset; A New Game
2009 was a rough year. In some ways I feel I want to just press the reset button and start over, but in reality what needs to happen is a new game all together. Forget the reset button. So I am reevaluating everything, from where I live, what I do, and how I make money.… Read More »


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Digital Camera Ratings – 9 Important Things You Need To Know About Cameras Before You Purchase
Digital cameras come in many measurements, colors, brands, zooms, resolutions, playbacks, etc. There are so many features and qualities that are being to be found in the devices that purchasers especially first timers become blown away and scatterbrained with these outstanding arrays of gadgets. This is even without including the many commercials and different rankings that are used to promote these cameras.
So what are the things to examine if you want to purchase a digital camera or when you're looking at digital camera rankings?
To be able to answer this, there are only two sets of information you need to know before you can choose. The first type of details is defining what YOU requireand wish for in a digital camera. To do this, you should ask yourself the subsequent questions:
What do you want to take with your digital camera? Before you pay money for a digital camera, it is critical to find out what kind of pictures you want to take with it. If you are a digital photography devotee, any digital camera will not just do. You need to look for features that can sustain the zooming you need, the resolution, etc.
How much is your budget? This is a very crucial question any person who hopes to buy any digital camera must ask. Because regardless of what your needs and wants are for the device, your financial resources will play a gigantic part in dictating the kind of device you will buy.
What are you resources? When you buy a digital camera, sometimes the spending does not finish off there. You also have to take into account the competence and the strength of the processor and the printer you will be hooking your camera with for your editing and printing requirements. Editing software are already included when you get a digital camera but other devices are not. Apart from a printer, ink and paper for printing, you may also need added memory cards for your camera and a more robust computer to support image editing and image storage and retrieval.
Following answering these 3 questions, the second set of details you need to know ahead of you pay money for a device are the features that you need in the device. These are:
Resolution. Before you get a digital camera, check first its capacity to create high quality photo images. The number of pixels indicated determines resolution. The greater the number of pixels, the higher the resolution which can make photographs to be enlarged without losing image quality.
Built-in memory. Devices require memory cards for image storage. When you get a device, make sure that the gadget that you buy does not only have a "built-in" memory but must also have a card slot for exterior and bonus memory. This allows you to change full memory cards easily whilst shooting your pictures.
Look and feel. It is elemental for you to feel comfortable holding your device while shooting. So, before you buy a digital camera, it is advantageous to test and confirm if you are comfortable holding it and utilizing it. Bear in mind where the buttons are stationed and how they are spaced out and see also if you feel comfortable utilizing the viewfinder.
Battery life. Digital cameras use up batteries quickly and batteries are dear. Before you procure a digital camera, take into account if the camera's batteries are rechargeable. This way you can recharge them. Take also into consideration an AC adapter when you procure a digital camera. You can attach this to the camera when you are viewing your photographsor uploading them.
LCD. The LCD is a special consideration you have to look into when you procure a device. This is a small screen located at the reverse of a digital camera that helps you to preview the photographs you took. This has to be measured when you buy digital camera because it uses up a lot of battery power.
Special features. Special features that will go well with your needs should be thought about, too before your purchase. If you want your camera to have first-class zooming, you can opt for those with optical zoom lenses. A diopter adjustment on the digital camera's viewfinder will also be useful to those who habitually wear glasses and wish to buy A digital camera. Other features such as remote control, tripods, etc. can also be considered when you buy a digital camera.


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The Takeaway
François Hollande Wins French Presidential Election
Socialist Francois Hollande eked out a victory over Nicolas Sarkozy in yesterday's French presidential election. Sarkozy's belt-tightening austerity measures were his undoing, with Hollande promising higher taxes on the rich and a growing minimum wage for the working class. But the jury is still out on whether Hollande and his Socialist party will be able to combat the Euro-zone crisis that is keeping France in the red.
Dominique Barbet, a senior economist at BNP Paribas, and Stephen Erlanger, correspondent for our partner The New York Times, discuss the fallout of yesterday's election and what we can expect for the future of France.


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As seen from Sagrada Familia's "watch tower" these almost twins, Torre Mapfre and Hotel Arts stand all alone overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Though the average height of buildings along the coast is growing bigger there is still a certain concern for following a reasonable criterium that does not alter too much the city skyline.
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Essex and Lancashire had to settle for two points each as rain ended play at Chelmsford yesterday evening with the home side on 107 without loss.
The game between Hampshire and Surrey was abandoned without a ball being bowled, A 10-run win against Kent at Canterbury mean Glamorgan now require only two more victories from their remaining five matches to clinch the title.
Middlesex, who are due to start a County Championship game against Sussex today, are within sight of the totesport League Division Two title after their 17-run win over Leicestershire.
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Middlesex v Sussex (11am). Totesport League, Div 2 - Headingley: Yorkshire v Derbyshire (4.10pm).
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Pet insurance has become much more common in recent years and today we're going to talk about whether or not it is worth paying for. I've talked about my critters on the blog quite a bit but for any newbies I've got two dogs and two cats. I do have pet insurance, but only for the two dogs (I guess I love them more)! My justification is that our cats are indoor only, one of our dogs is a Boxer who are known for having numerous health concerns (and he is definitely one of them!) and I just think vet bills for dogs can add up faster than for cats. This may come back to haunt me but I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
Pets are not cheap and if you've ever had to deal with an emergency vet trip you will know that you can get stuck with a huge bill, we're talking thousands of dollars. My boxer (Baxter) was my first dog and we had just bought a new house, the bf was in school and we just didn't have a ton of disposable income we could drop if something happened to him. That's why we got insurance coverage, we could afford the $60/month premium on an ongoing basis but if he got hit by a car or ate something he shouldn't have and all of a sudden needed drastic measures we would be officially stuck (and yes, I'm that person that will spend all my dimes on our pets).
I also went for the insurance on our second dog (Bree). She is 100% mutt so her monthly premium is about half the price of Mr. Baxter's (everything about that damn dog is expensive) and it just seemed worth it. I figure that there is a pretty good chance we will have to use the insurance at some point for one of them and it could very well pay for itself. If we just look at the numbers for Baxter, we pay $60 a month so $720 a year and about $7200 over his lifetime (based on 10 year life expectancy which is pretty normal for a Boxer). That sounds like a ton of money but that would really only be maybe two or three big health scares...and that doesn't sound crazy to me (scary yes, crazy no).
Now, if you are in more stable financial position when you first get a pet I think the decision is harder. A good option would be to save up an emergency fund for your pet(s) which would basically mean you are funding your own insurance policy. The only concern with that comes if something happens before you've saved enough, then you need a way to make up the shortfall.
If I were to add another dog to our family (we are absolutely not, two is plenty) this is the route I would take at this point in time. It gives you more control over your money and if you don't ever need to make a claim you don't lose all the premiums you paid into the policy.
There are quite a few options out there for pet insurance coverage but the one we are with is called Trupanion and I'm happy with it. The best time to get the insurance is when your dog is a puppy and hopefully has a clean bill of health, that way there wont be any pre-existing conditions. I think the Trupanion premiums are fair and the coverage is great. We've never actually had to make a claim so I can't speak to that but their website is simple to use and when I have called them they are very helpful. I did make the decision to set our deductible quite high ($1000) which kept the monthly premiums low. I figure, I would always be able to afford a $1000 bill but anything more than that could become a bit of a stretch.
You can also look into Petsecure, Pets + Us, or there's even PC Pet Insurance.


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a poem by the US poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It was in his collection Ballads and Other Poems (1841), which also included The Village Blacksmith. It tells the story of a father and his small daughter who die when their ship hits rocks during a storm. The phrase like the wreck of the Hesperus may be used to mean 'very untidy' or 'in a ruined state'. The poem includes these lines:jump to other results
The Wreck of the Hesperus
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"'O father! I see a gleaming light.Oh, say, what may it be?'But the father answered never a word,A frozen corpse was he."
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Bakersfield, California .... the brunt of many bad jokes.
Yes it is 107 here today ... and we don't have the opera ... or any professional sports teams ...
but today ....
Bakersfield is on the map!
(In a good way:)
Today ... we can celebrate an ...
Olympic Gold Medal!
Jake Varner...
Gold Medalist in Mens Freestyle Wrestling
Forgive all the color here ... but when you're talking USA ... ya gotta have color.
I'm proud to say Jake and his whole family are friends of ours.
He graduated from Bakersfield High School with my kids ...
and we've followed his career through high school and college.
Jake Varner learned to wrestle in Bakersfield from his dad Steve, and his cousin Andy.
Both have been Wrestling Coaches at Bakersfield High School ... which is one of the
Premiere High School Wrestling Programs in the State and in the Country.
Andy was Jake's high school coach where Jake won
2 State Championships.
Jake and Andy Varner
Jake went on to Iowa State under Coach Sanderson ... where he won
2 NCAA Division I National Championships.
He has worked with Coach Sanderson for the last few years ... with two goals in mind:
One make the USA Olympic Team.
Well ... as we saw here during the Opening Ceremonies ... he
definitely met that goal in Laker style.
And Two ... win Olympic Gold.
Mission accomplished Jake!
We're all so proud of you!
You too Mom & Dad.
Although you guys out there will not understand this ... because
you did not attend Bakersfield High ...
(or teach there like the hubs and me)
"Once a Driller ... always a Driller!"