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Charlton was first introduced to yoga nearly 30 years ago and has been practicing regularly for the past 12 years.
A former martial arts (Tae Kwon Do) student, marathon runner, and a triathlete, Charlton noticed over time the difference that the yoga postures and stretching made to his training and recovery. The benefits to his wellbeing have not been just physical, but also spiritual. He is learning the power of the breath, and the importance of relaxation, and meditation to balance a busy and hectic lifestyle.
Charlton gained his Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification at Yoga Spirit Studios in Adelaide in 2010, and is a member of Yoga Australia, and Yoga Teachers Institute of South Australia Inc.
He is continuing his yoga journey through teaching others, as well as attending further teacher training such as Donna Farhi's 21 day Advanced Teacher Training, level 1 Somatic Exercise Coach Training with Martha Peterson, Level 2 Certificate 500 Hours at the Byron Yoga Centre's Puma Yoga with John Ogilvie, Hot Yoga Teacher training level 1 with Jimmy Barkan, Pilates Teacher training certification, and Broga© Yoga Teacher certification.
Luciana Savocchia
I began this amazing journey 30 years ago and it has made such an impact in my life I simply had to bring this experience to others. I incorporate my love of life, and passion for Yoga, into all my classes.
I challenge my students to explore themselves with an open heart, open mind and most of all with compassion. What I enjoy the most about teaching is how much I learn through my students, and for this I am very grateful.
"I look forward to crossing your path on this wonderful journey we call life."
Natalie Patmore
I have been regularly practicing Yoga for two years and have recently completed a 300hr Yoga Teacher Training course. I have worked in a helping profession for 20 years and over recent years experienced compassion, fatigue, and burn out.
Yoga has helped me develop a deep self-awareness and inner peace, and has helped give clarity to my life's path. It has enabled me to connect my dots in regards to my role as a mother, partner, friend, and professional, bringing me calmness and inner strength in times of need.
I would like you to join me on this amazing journey. I am forever thankful that Yoga found me and I would like to share this with you in my classes.


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Once-sure Turkish elections now offer potential surprise
By Bob Tippee
Turkey, with politics more important to oil and gas than its minor status as a producer would suggest, holds potentially ironic elections this month.
Scheduled 16 months early by an autocratic president with dubious commitment to voting integrity, the outcome should be easily predictable. It's not.
More:Once-sure Turkish elections now offer potential surprise - Oil & Gas Journal

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Gnome Nomad 1925
"Here's an "Auto Album" rarity that few have heard of. It's virtually forgotten, even in its native land of England. But a most interesting little car attempted to revive a fad of the 1913-1916 era: the small, lightweight "cycle car" roadster, small and narrow, with wire wheels and large, thin cord tires.
Cycle cars were long out of fashion when the Gnome first appeared in 1925, but this one sported the new, wide, low-pressure "balloon" tires and eliminated the usual spring suspension, thus depending on big, soft tires to absorb road roughness and vibration. Front and rear bumpers weren't included, leaving the little car vulnerable at either end.
In 1926, the brand name was changed to Nomad, as "Gnome" had a rather weird fairy-tale connotation akin to "troll," "elf" or such.
This little roadster seemed too rudimentary to gain any popular appeal. No doubt few were sold. Unfortunately, much information about this car was lost through the following decades, and, reportedly, none were built after 1926.
Autocar magazine (British version) once published a small photo of this car, showing it without any visible headlights. Was it designed for daytime use only (improbable), or did it have a headlight concealed behind the fake radiator? Since it was air-cooled, an actual radiator was unnecessary. Another answer could be that headlights were installed after the Autocar magazine photo was taken.
A mysterious little antique! We wonder if at least one of these super-rarities is still around, somewhere in the world."
source: The Herald, Monterey County


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Mayweather outfoxes 'injured' Pacquiao
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Self-proclaimed 'TBE' Floyd Mayweather Jr eased to a unanimous decision over arch-rival Manny Pacquiao in a bout that rarely caught fire at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas yet appeared to cement his unbeatable legacy in this era. The 'Fight For Eternity' proved to be an event rather than a spectacle, but that was, once again, due to Mayweather's ability to nullify an opponent's strengths and pull away on the scorecards with his superior ring craft. Mayweather said he would relinquish all five of his world title belts on Monday and have one final, non-title 12-rounder as he bows out from the sport he has dominated for the best part of a 19-year career.
Afterwards, Pacquiao claimed a right shoulder injury had inhibited his work-rate and revealed he had been refused a shot in the dressing room which briefly appeared to open the door to an unlikely rematch. He said he felt the pain from the third round.
The Filipino claimed he had hurt his right shoulder last month and was using an anti-inflammatory to treat the injury. But the NAC refused his pre-fight request for a painkiller because he had indicated he was not hurt in the statutory medical questionnaire.
Mayweather, gracious in victory, added at the post-fight press conference that both his hands and arms were injured but he had no problem proceeding with the fight or crediting Pacquiao.
Action was sparse. Pacquiao rocked Mayweather with a southpaw left hand in the fourth that sent Floyd reeling into the ropes, but the Filipino was chasing shadows for the rest of the night as the wily American used superior ring smarts to ease away on the scorecards.
Mayweather was at his elusive best and always dictated the pace of the fight. Pacquiao's infrequent bursts of punches were never enough and he was rarely in range to make an impact against the defensive master. Referee Kenny Bayless, unsurprisingly, showed leniency for Floyd's persistent holding in the early stages when a point deduction appeared to be merited.
"My love for the sport isn't what it once was," admitted Mayweather afterwards before showing an uncharacteristic trace of humility. "In my era, I'm TBE [The Best Ever]."
Mayweather's record rises to 48-0 (26 KOs) - he seems destined to retire undefeated with only one fight remaining in his storied career.
Photo credit: Esther Lin, Showtime.


text: Joel motors into Motown–Detroit, Michigan–and joins forces with celebrity chef, Max Hardy, to come up with a dinner using ingredients most home cooks toss in the waste bin. After spending the morning milking goats, our chefs head to one of Detroit's urban farms, learning how these agriculture centers are re-growing communities and creating local sustainable food systems. Using their Motor City scraps, Joel and Max flip the iconic Detroit style pizza on its head, creating a retooled version of the city's most beloved food. Can they convince the ultimate 'za experts–kids–that a version with ingredients saved from the trash is even better than the original?


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SCCF manages more than 50 scholarship funds from a variety of different donors and organizations. These scholarships are awarded based on unique selection criteria that honor the donor's intentions. Unless explicitly stated, scholarships are for residents of Steuben County. Scholarships are available for both traditional students (graduating high school seniors) and non-tradtional students (current college students and those who are returning to advanced education after a period of time).
All of SCCF's general scholarships are administered through Foundant, an online application service (with the exception of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship).
To apply, follow the link below and create your account. You will complete a general application, with questions that match you to scholarships for which you have met the basic requirements. At this time, you will be able to select which scholarships you wish to apply for, and complete each application. Certain programs will require you to answer unique questions and/or essays before submitting your application. For more information on Foundant and step by step instructions, click to watch the video below.
SCCF general sholarship applications open at the beginning of November and close at the end of January.
Each spring, SCCF hosts a scholarship reception to connect donors who have established scholarship funds with the students who were chosen as recipients. Read more about this year's scholarship reception here!


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The Cathedral Chapter of Mallorca wants to ensure the Cathedral is a family-friendly, open space, where everyone is welcome. Therefore, the Educational Projects Department regularly organises a variety of activities so that children, along with their families, can find out about the Cathedral and participate in activities that it organises.
The aim of these activities is to raise awareness of the Cathedral of Mallorca, our festivities and cultural traditions. They also seek to promote family learning and fun in a relaxed atmosphere. Some of the activities that we organise include guided tours, workshops and collaborative exhibitions. These usually take place on Saturdays or public holidays.


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By Serdar Yegulalp on 2018-12-03 13:00:00 No comments
The next couple of weeks, like the last one, are likely to be slow for me -- the end of the year is always a busy time, what with family commitments and such. Hence my silence for the last several days. But a few things did surface for examination.
First is a kind of self-assay. I recently finished and published a novel (Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned) and am now neck-deep in the planning phase for the next one, so such an interregnum gives me space to muse not just about what to write but why to write it that way.
The next book -- title still pending -- has a setting that is kind of a pastiche. It's the flavor of the time between the two World Wars, plus a kind of superhero/comic-book/steampunk (as much as I detest that term) overlay. But the idea wasn't to just present a flavor and use that as an excuse for the whole effort, because god knows how many other stories have done just that. Rather, my aim is to look at the mood or the tenor of the times suggested by some combination of those flavors, and tell their story.
Think of it this way: Within the last ten years there came and went a calamity so total that not a single part of the face of the civilized world was left untouched by it. It simply became impossible to live as one did before, knowing what one does now about what men are capable of -- and not just collectively, but individually. Out of that comes a widespread, low-level (at first) hunger for heroes, for saviors, for Great Men to come along and solve our problems for us from the top down. It remains to be seen if we can learn the proper lesson, which is that no one and no world is ever saved from the top down but only from the inside out and the bottom up.
For the longest time I believed that Something New could be found by way of science fiction or fantasy, and I still do. Not through SF&F taken uncritically as a whole, but by way of things that could only be found there. Everything I've been putting out so far has been my attempt to produce something that could lay claim to that new direction. I don't think I'm anywhere near where I could be with such a project; in the words of Keith Jarrett, I've courted the fire and sparks have flown, but the language of the flame itself has yet to be spoken. All the more reason to keep slugging. On to the next slug.
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For the second year in a row, Minnesota craft beer will be on display in the Agriculture Building. You can learn everything about our local suds; from where the ingredients come from to how it is made and who produces it. The exhibit will feature local examples from some of the 40 breweries represented at the fair.
The response to this exhibit could not have been better during last year's Great Minnesota Get Together, where flocks of people came to learn about and sample various local brews. "We had people knocking the door down at 9 AM last year," said Clint Roberts, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild.
That success prompted the Brewers Guild to double the space for this year, which will include a wall dedicated to brewery art and two additional flights of beer bringing the total to six. "We don't want people to just come in for a beer, we want them to take in the entire cultural aspect," said Roberts. This year they are also introducing Firkin Friday. That means on Fridays they will switch out one of the typical beers in your flight with a special beer drawn from a firkin (basically a small keg). These are usually limited or rare varieties that the brewers don't brew every day.
Once again the exhibit will feature speakers from all corners of the craft beer scene from brewers to educators. If you happen to be at the fair on Sunday, August 25th you won't want to miss Doug Hoverson, author of Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota. Doug is well-versed in the history of brewing in Minnesota and is extremely interesting to listen to.
One of the best presentations last year involved both Mike and Dave Hoops—two brothers brewing at two different brewpubs here in Minnesota. Mike brews at Town Hall Brewery at Seven Corners in Minneapolis and Dave brews up at Fitger's Brewhouse in Duluth. They will be presenting again this year on Tuesday, August 27th at 6 PM.
Another promising presentation in the lineup is Artifacts and Agriculture, which will cover a variety of topics such as old brewery memorabilia (Dave Wendl of Breweriana Collectors Club of America), the growing of hops (Charlie "Hop Star" Rohwher Ph.D.) and the malting/barley industry (Cargill's Mark Ruark).
Here is the full presentation schedule:
Thursday, August 22
- 3pm – Getting to Know the Guild: Clint Roberts, Guild Executive Director
- 6pm – Beer Tourism: Dan Justesen, Guild President, Vine Park Brewing Co.
Friday, August 23
- 3pm – Member Showcase: 612Brew, Indeed Brewing Co.
- 6pm – The Art of the Cask: Tony Digatono of Great Waters Brewing Co.
Saturday, August 24
- Noon – Homebrewer Award Program
- 3pm – Primary Fermenter Showcase
- 6pm – Member Showcase: Surly Brewing Co., Fulton Beer
Sunday, August 25
- Noon – A Historian's Perspective: Craft Beer with Doug Hoverson
- 3pm – Minnesota Hop Star: The U of M's Charlie Rohwer, Ph.D.
- 6pm – Member Showcase: Third Street Brewhouse, Boom Island Brewing Co., Flat Earth Brewing Co.
Monday, August 26
- 3pm – Member Showcase: Excelsior Brewing Co., Lucid Brewing Co.
- 6pm – Exploring Beer Artifacts: Steve Ketcham
Tuesday, August 27
- 3pm – Discussing Different Brewing Styles: Damian McConn from Summit Brewing Co., Jace Marti from August Schell Brewing Co., and Todd Haug from Surly Brewing Co.
- 6pm – Brotherly Brewing: Mike Hoops (Town Hall Brewery) and Dave Hoops (Fitger's Brewhouse)
Wednesday, August 28
- 3pm – Member Showcase: Castle Danger Brewery, Lift Bridge Brewery
- 6pm – Member Showcase: Dangerous Man Brewing Co., Big Wood Brewery
Thursday, August 29
- 3pm – The Flavor Profiles of Beer: Michael Agnew
- 6pm – Member Showcase: Lift Bridge Brewing Co., Town Hall Brewery
Friday, August 30
- 3pm – A Veteran Perspective on Minnesota Craft Beer: Mark Stutrud of Summit Brewing Co., Ted Marti of August Schell Brewing Co.
- 6pm – The First Family of Minnesota Craft Beer: The Marti Family of August Schell Brewing Co.
Saturday, August 31
- Noon: Local Flavor: Artifacts and Agriculture: Dave Wendl, North Star Chapter, Breweriana Collectors Club of America, U of M's Charlie Rohwer, Ph.D. (hops), Cargill's Mark Ruark (barley/malt)
- 3pm – Duluth Beer City: Tim Nelson, Frank Kaszuba, and Dave Hoops from Fitger's Brewhouse
- 6pm – Exploring the World of Barley and Malt: Chris German from Brewers Supply Group
Sunday, September 1
- Noon – From Farm to Glass: Joe Pond (Olvalde Farm and Brewing Co.) and Dustin Brau (Brau Bros. Brewing Co.)
- 3pm – Member Showcase: Excelsior Brewing Co., Third Street Brewhouse
- 6pm – The Craft Beer Consumer: The Four Firkins
Monday, September 2
- 3pm – Homebrewing 101: Jeff Merriman of Northern Brewer
- 6pm – Another side of craft beer.
Be sure to check out the Minnesota Brewers Guild site for the rest of the details and remember to ask questions while you are there.


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While the idea of a home business is appealing, many people aren't exactly sure of what it entails. If you're one of them, there is no need to look further. The information in this article will set you on the right path to running a successful home business.
Minimize interruptions from family while at home. Interruptions are the bane of productivity. Make sure everyone knows when you are working and when you will be done. It is important that they understand that privacy is needed and will allow you to spend time with them just as soon as you complete your work. Be certain your kids are being watched and stay accessible in case of emergencies.
When running a home business, it's a good idea to have a peer group for support. You can find others to enlarge your own network. It is not necessary to network with people selling the exact same item, but surrounding yourself with other motivated home business owners is very helpful.
You should be on top of your game even when you are at home working. Your self esteem may suffer if you often place work needs ahead of your own needs. Working in your pajamas is wonderful occasionally but don't make a habit of it. Get up, have a shower, and dress for the day as you would for any other work location. Apply these tips to boost your self esteem and you'll find that others hold you in higher esteem as well.
Try to find the average market price before you sell something. This clues you in on what customers are willing to pay for your product or service. Your prices should slightly undercut your competitors. Talking negatively about another business is bad for your own, so focus on making your good qualities stand out instead.
Having a business card is an important tool for your success. Business card offers can be found on line at a reasonable price or even free. You will want to have information like your address, name and email or phone number for contact. You should also list your email address and website. The more options your customer has, the more likely they will use one to contact you.
To succeed with a home business, it is important to promote yourself. As a home business operator, you must continue to promote your enterprise at all times. The end goal is to give the perception of high quality and experience when you communicate with those that may bring you customers, directly or indirectly. If you succeed in the art of promoting yourself and your business, you will see your profits sky-rocket in no time.
Do lots of research about potential customers in advance of starting your business. Even if you know a great deal about the product or service you are offering, understanding your market before beginning allows you to create marketing and sales plans designed to attract customers. If you are including a web site, research how your target audience likes to interact with online options, and design the site accordingly.
After learning all of the things that this article has went over, creating a home business shouldn't be too difficult to do. The only way this information can help you is if you actually use it. Go forward and prosper.


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- Companies are embracing stakeholder value to produce results.
How to Make Property Work Better for SocietyIn their new book, Eric A. Posner and E. Glen Weyl argue that rethinking the ownership of assets can lead to greater economic efficiency and equality. See also "Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures"June 26, 2018 by Mark GimeinRelated tags: academics, authors, book reviews, business literature, economy, ethics, social responsibility, stakeholders
Buffett's Warning on Economic GloomThe billionaire investor's latest annual letter provides an important insight on the divergent fortunes of companies and individuals.March 1, 2016 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: disruption, economy, globalization, social responsibility, stakeholders
The Search for an OracleWhere do you look for leadership wisdom?August 31, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: coaching, experts, motivation, stakeholders, trust
How Tech Clusters FormRutgers professor Brett Gilbert describes the development of entrepreneurial communities, from Silicon Valley to Johannesburg. See also "The A to Z of Tech Clusters."August 24, 2015 by Christie RizkRelated tags: technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, multinationals, stakeholders
Put the Humanity Back in Human ResourcesBlowing up HR is the wrong answer to the wrong question.August 17, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: trust, motivation, coaching, stakeholders, experts
Thinking Like a Leader: Three Big ShiftsAdopt a leadership mind-set before you try to lead.July 28, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: training, leaders, operations, stakeholders, motivation
Why Less Is MoreIn his new book, marketing guru Philip Kotler identifies debt-supported consumer spending as a flaw of capitalism — along with 13 other shortcomings.June 16, 2015 by Deepali SrivastavaRelated tags: economy, economics, stakeholders, investing, academics
A Snack Bar Aims to Change the WorldKIND has sold a billion snack bars and clusters. Daniel Lubetzky, its founder and CEO, has bigger things in mind.June 9, 2015 by Marc GuntherRelated tags: entrepreneurship, stakeholders, advertising, trust, ceo
So Happy Together: The Right Kind of CollaborationThe success of projects involving several stakeholders can depend on achieving the right balance of internal and external contributions.May 28, 2015 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: operations, communication, research, stakeholders, telecommunications
How to Stop Cybercrime from Sabotaging Emerging EconomiesDeveloping countries need national strategies to protect their digital assets and bolster their economic growth.May 27, 2015 by Sevag Papazian and Imad HarbRelated tags: design, manufacturing, sales, stores, banking, strategy, digitization, integrity, stakeholders
Isn't Every Company a Social Enterprise?Social responsibility is no longer optional for leaders — it must be an integral part of their business.April 6, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: economics, operations, stakeholders, governance, trade
Speak Honestly, Lead HonorablyBeware of euphemisms that belie "hellish" behavior.March 16, 2015 by Susan CrammRelated tags: communication, leaders, pricing, brain, stakeholders
Nice Companies Finish FirstFirms that make an effort to be responsible are rewarded more than those that seek only to make money.January 29, 2015 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: stakeholders, media, economics, innovation, strategy
Hiring for Cultural Fit at the TopC-level transitions can be difficult, especially when preserving a company's character is critical.January 2, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: culture, strategy, retirement, stakeholders, board
Go Big or Go Home: Factors for a Successful RebrandingCompanies that winningly reposition their brands tend to do so by anticipating market trends and overcoming or minimizing common challenges.December 4, 2014 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: brand, utilities, stakeholders, telecommunications, stores
The Complexity of ComplexityIt's not enough to say your organization is simple or complicated—you must also understand what kind of complexity you're dealing with.November 11, 2014 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: brand, analytics, stakeholders, motivation, stores
The Four Rs of High-Stakes Decision MakingWhen it's all on the line, when and how a decision is made matter just as much as whether it's made in the first place.September 24, 2014 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: brain, ceo, leadership, stakeholders, success
It's a Race to the Bottom in China's Auto MarketChinese and foreign automakers are preparing to compete in the low-end car market.September 11, 2014 by John JullensRelated tags: brand, operations, automakers, multinationals, stakeholders
Dick and Emily Axelrod's Method for Holding Better MeetingsThe couple share their secret for how to actually get work done the next time you gather your team together.August 18, 2014 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: leaders, healthcare, stakeholders, motivation, ceo
Warfare, Software, and Industrial DesignThe benefits of an organic, more iterative approach to product development. See also "Lessons in Product Design from Modern Warfare — In Pictures."August 8, 2014 by Al KentRelated tags: design, manufacturing, defense, stakeholders, industrials
Don't Sell Products, Sell SolutionsTo win in emerging markets, defense and security contractors need to move beyond equipment sales and help their clients develop broader capabilities.August 5, 2014 by Hans-Jörg Kutschera and Jan WilleRelated tags: training, technology, operations, defense, stakeholders
Using Social Media for Your Company's GoodEmployees who feel their managers listen to their complaints are more likely to use social media to benefit their company than to air their grievances.July 28, 2014 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: communication, stakeholders, mobile, internet, trust
s+b Trend Watch: The Coming Digital Healthcare LandscapeMay 12, 2014Related tags: healthcare, pharmaceutical, stakeholders, technology, strategy
The Trust AgendaCEOs are increasingly seeking "good growth," aligned with business ethics and sustainability.May 5, 2014 by Dennis NallyRelated tags: trust, ethics, stakeholders, transportation, governance
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The story took a little while to get going. At first, there was a lot of rehashing of A Dirty Job to get the reader up to pace but once the story got going, it was an interesting continuation of the story.
The humour had it's delightful moments, Minty & Lemon Fresh were wonderful and Charlie & Sophie made a great father-daughter team.
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A selection of pictures from our week in Goa. Most of these shots were taken from the balcony of the Beira Mar hotel, thats how easy the birding was.
Rose-coloured Starling
Marsh Harrier
Painted Snipe
Purple Ron
Pintail Snipe. I found these much easier to i.d in flight than from views like this
See what I mean
Clamorous Reed Warbler
Blue-tailed Bee Eater
Cinammon Bittern
Forest Wagtail at Molem
Little Green Bee Eater
Blue-capped Rock Thrush at Bondla
Brown Wood Owl at Saligao spring
Drinking fresh coconut milk, infinitely better than the stuff you can get out of 'fresh' coconut from Asda.
How we spent the vast majority of the week, drinking Kingfisher on the beach!!!


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Since I only attended & support the first 5F Running Movement, here goes my review on their inaugural session last Saturday, hoho... Check it out.
For your information, 5F stands for Free + Fun + Fast Moving + Fat Burning Fellowship session for all, regardless whether you are a newbie or not so newbie any more in the running scene. It's not a running clinic ya.... There's no technical stuffs about this movement. Just chill and enjoy your morning run together with other like minded runners.
I am truly honoured to have the opportunity to join their inaugural 5F Running Movement session. It was being held in MARDI Lake last Saturday, 16 April 2016. From 39 participants that have already signed up, only 22 runners attended the session on that lovely day.
|Ms. Joanne Kay, the founder and CEO of ULTRON with all the Captains and Team Captain ULTRON
It was a privilage to meet Ms. Joanne Kay, the founder and CEO of ULTRON in person on that morning. She gave her brief introduction about ULTRON and the objectives of this 5F Running Movement was all about. Then they started the session with a warming up stretching conducted by Captain Ultron Abu Bakr, followed by 5KM morning run around the beautiful pristine MARDI Lake. Captain Ultron Rashid lead the 5km run while Team Captain Ariff Blaze Merican captured all the pictures of us running and recorded the video of the session. We had to run around the lake for 5x to get that 5km distance (1 loop = 1km). I just did 4 loops since I've already feel my hamstring started to tighten & the morning was getting hotter & bright. LOL... Such a wuss... Considered it as a discount since I had to save my legs for 10km 100Plus Outrunner 2016 on that night. 😜
|During the first loop hehee... Still running strong...
|Ms. Joanne was running gracefully too... Congrats for your 3km run... Woot2!
|Me & Sam Raymi were running our 3rd loop, I guessed so hoho... Dah mula grumpy =P
|Captain Abu Bakr was running with all the participants on the final loop
After the run, they intended to play some relay games ala2 sukaneka but since everybody seems pretty much tired they decided to do an ice breaking session instead. Ideal for all the runners to share their own experiences, what's their motivation and reasons to take up running as their life changing lifestyles and we get to know each other better. I made new friends (through Facebook & Instagram) during the session too. Yayyy! How cool is that... =)
Some of the experience sharing by all the participants during the ice breaking session.
|Captain Rashid Rmr was talking about his running experience and passion too.
Overall it was a light and easy session. This running movement was being organized to encourage new runners to participate & run in a group, regardless of your pace. It's definitely a good platform for fellow runners to run freely and leisurely while enjoying the view. No pressure at all because we ran in our conversational pace. I called it gossiping/socializing pace LOL! Sometimes it's good to loosen up once in a while and forget about our pace, stride, yada yada. hehee...
Last but not least it was time for a group photo session hoho! Our favourite part as always....
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|Thanks for your support too.... Runners Unite!
|MARDI Runners that attended this first 5F Running Movement since it was being held in our office backyard!
So folks,if you haven't sign up for their 2nd session which will be held in Taman Tasik Cempaka, Bandar Baru Bangi on Saturday, 30 April 2016. Feel free to find out more and pre-register at www.ultron.co to confirm your slot!
Oh yeah, First come first serve basis. Limited slots per session as usual. Open to both Men & Women above 16 years only.
So what are you waiting for, come and join us! We will have lots of fun running together with all the Ultron Captains along with some of the Team Ultron Ambassadors too. #UltronMovements #RunningMovement #YogaMovement #MicroDry


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Mike Muir, vice president of North American Development and Best Western International, talks with National Real Estate Investor Group Publisher Rich Santos at ICSC RECon 2014 about Best Western Plus. The newly launched brand is building new hotels around the world in the primary, secondary and tertiary markets.
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Written by Teresa Goodnight
In the July issue, I shared a story about nearsighted children. Dr. Chenoweth had my full attention, explaining how he could stop most nearsightedness for children in its tracks with CRT, potentially preventing eye diseases later in life that could lead to blindness. I was so amazed, I started asking parents who had children with glasses, "Are they nearsighted?" I'm not kidding. I did it across Epcot, Hollywood, and the Magic Kingdom. I wanted everyone to hear the good news. Then God kicked me in the shins. HARD.
Why in the world do I not have that same gusto (if not greater of course) for sharing Christ with people? When you have such incredible news—you just can't HELP it. Right? You want to share it. I am not sure I ever have had that same gusto for telling folks about Christ. Why? I mean preventing potential blindness is big news. Don't get me wrong. You should check out the July issue. But really? Knowing Jesus makes an eternal difference. Every single day people lose their life without knowing Jesus. Every single day, they are destined to be separated from God for eternity. How in the world is THAT life altering news not coming out of my lips with everyone I met? I have the information that could save their soul for crying out loud.
I used to stop at booths in the mall with the Campus Crusade Four Spiritual Laws booklet in tote. I USED to know sharing Jesus was THE most important thing I could ever share with anyone. If you're reading this magazine, you likely already know Christ. (If you don't—we need to talk!) So, you would agree what God did for us sending His son—it was a bit monumental. Life changing. It restores man to a relationship with our heavenly Father.
Why doesn't it flow into my conversation with such zesty purpose as it did with the news about protecting a kid's vision?
What in the whole big world is more important than sharing the life-altering, eternal redemption found in how He removed our sins as far as the east is from the west?
Judging by my life?
I considered myself a spiritually charged evangelist when I joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU). It's an organization built around Jesus' basic ministry: You go share Christ. You bring in the new believers. You teach them. Then, you challenge them to go out and do the same. Discipleship 101.
I wasn't as good as CRU founder, Dr. Bill Bright, at getting someone into a meaningful conversation about Christ, but I was learning. Watching. Trying to get better. It was an active pursuit while I was in college and while I was on staff. It mattered. Then somewhere along the way, it didn't. It faded? Maybe having a job and other responsibilities took away my focus? Whatever it was—it faded until it was so close to non-existent, it simply moved from my priorities—from my heart.
Really, you have to wonder. How did a CORE message from Christ get pushed out from our daily duties as His followers? I can tell you for me, it was not a difficult push. I believe in reaching people for Christ. However, it was much, MUCH easier to slip into a complacent mode. In fact, I slipped so much that I can't tell you when I personally shared Christ with someone in a one-on-one situation aside from mission's trips. I can't. It's not that I'm shy. I've sold large multi-million dollar deals to the largest telecom giants out there. I can talk to a wall. It comes straight down from my grandfather to my mother in my DNA. I mean, come on—I'm asking strangers about their kid's eye condition on the other side of the country. My limits aren't exactly pressing me in.
You know what I think? I think I slowly shifted my focus onto things of this world. I spent my time like other things mattered more. I just kinda let the "Good News" of life everlasting, salvation from sins, and finding a way to live a more meaningful life under God's grace and out of shame fall out of the front of my mind. Maybe Satan, the oh so powerful distractor, snuck in through a tiny crack and repurposed my focus? Seems like his game. He is quite the master. Regardless of how it happened—I'm still in control of it. It is still off track, but I'm repenting, confessing and hopping back onto God's path. I can tell you this: It was NOT going to get back on track unless I purposefully moved it back.
The Great Commission is a direct command in its simplest form. The last Jesus shared before heading to Heaven. I guess it might have been important from his perspective?
Have you been there?
Are you there right now?
Have you let the passion for the things that matter most disappear? Let them get pushed behind everything else?
A Look Back at The Call
One thing Jesus did was to focus His teaching on the things that mattered. He didn't waste time. He knew He didn't have much time to train His disciples if they were to be the instruments for spreading the news of His death, burial, and resurrection. He poured into them. He lived out the "Great Commission" by example and then challenged them to repeat the process.
It didn't take years in the church to train His disciples. He spent about 3 years with them. However, they were certainly a part of His ministry as they were being trained through doing life together. They were reaching people with Him. Some of the best training parts in the Bible are Jesus' ministry days shared by the disciples. (Mathew, Mark, Luke, John). The New Testament shares the teachings as the disciples themselves learned more and guided new believers to keep them in line with Jesus's teachings.
How long have you known Christ? Been in the church? Been receiving from head pastors teaching into your life? It's quite likely you are more than well trained.
I suspect most reading are not super new believers. I bet many, like myself, have known Christ for decades, but somehow missed that following His command to go and make disciples wasn't really optional. It's certainly not a call for just the pastors of the church. In fact, I could (I will) write an entire article on the role of pastors in the Church. We put a large burden upon their shoulders they were never meant to carry alone.
Jesus called the 12 disciples because He needed to train up a group, who could share the good news. He trained the 12, who got to experience His teaching. Those 12, who after Judas betrayed Him became 11, did exactly what Jesus called them to do. Spiritual multiplication. In fact, through their obedience and of course God's Holy Spirit, therein lies the path for how you and I came to know Christ. They are our spiritual forefathers.
So if I'm not doing it and you're not doing it, then who in the world is reaching, teaching and training the next generation for Christ? Just the pastors? I need to break it to you. That kind of teaching does not fall on just the pastors of the Church to pursue. Goodness. They've been pouring into most of us for decades. They are probably worn out waiting for us to rise up and take on our role alongside of them.
It's something we can do with Bible studies—Discipleship 101. We teach the basics of the faith (saved by grace, not works, nothing we can do to earn it) kind of stuff. Then, we take the new believers into the world and show them how to teach those studies. We show them how to share Christ. The greatest lessons are by example as much as by teaching from the Bible. In fact, I would put forth that the Millennial generation is constantly searching for people who do what they say. They want examples to follow.
We all aren't called to use the Four Spiritual Laws kind of method. However, we should understand the Gospel enough and employ SOME sort of method. We should re-engage (or engage for the first time) with our God-given purpose shared by Jesus—to go and make disciples, baptizing them, teaching them, and setting them up to go and do the same. We should live a life that makes them want what they see we have—like peace that passes all understanding, love that gives when it's not easy, and grace for when we miss the mark by a landslide.
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[a] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."Matthew 28:19–20 (NLT)
If you are wondering: The time is NOW.
At the moment, Americans aren't at risk of losing our lives for sharing Christ. We still live in a free country (for now). Others are not so lucky. I felt the fear while on a missions trip in China. I saw the guns in the hotel lobby. I knew to be careful what I shared. Here in America though, we are free to have those conversations without much fear of harmful persecution. There, they can be put in prison for having a Bible study in their home.
So, I challenge you, as I'm challenging myself, with Jesus' command to go. Let's get back to our CORE purpose. Let's see what that kind of focus can do in our lives and in other's lives. It's a message that can change the world one lost soul at a time.
Not Equipped? Need a Refresher?
Don't let it stop you! You are not alone. Come with us. If you aren't in a situation to get the basics of our faith from your church for discipleship purposes—reach out to us. We will help plug you into a church. You can email me at email@example.com for more information.
Don't Know Christ? Let's get that introduction started. Just send me an email and we can help you understand that we are all lost—every one of us, until we choose a relationship with God. That relationship is made possible by the death and resurrection of His son, Jesus Christ. He died in our place for our mistakes. He takes away our shame and our guilt. He raises us to new life with God when we claim that gift in a prayer to Him. It doesn't need to be fancy. You can just read these few sentences to Him. He just needs our hearts.
"God—I know I've messed up. I can't get to you without Jesus so you came to me. You sent him for me. He paid for my sins. I accept that payment. I can be born again as a new creation with you. In Jesus name I pray—Amen!"


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A Mysterious Village Where Everyone Sleeps for Days – In the summer of 2014, Viktor Kazachenko was riding his motorcycle across the steppe of Northern Kazakhstan. He was headed to a nearby town to run some errands, but he never arrived. Kazachenko was hit by a mysterious illness that made him black-out and fall asleep while riding. He woke up 4 days later in the hospital, with no memory of what happened. And, he wasn't the only one.
The village of Kalachi, in Kazakhstan, has been struck by a true medical enigma that's causing people to fall asleep for days at a time. Interestingly, when they come out of it, they have no recollection of what happened. Forty-six-year-old Taisiya, from Kalachi, experienced this sleepy hollow 3 times in just a few years.
The first time was in 2012. She was going through her regular routine at work, when all of a sudden, she felt light-headed. Once she got home, she blacked out and woke up a few days later in the hospital. A neighbour of hers had rushed to help her, but while they were driving back home, her friend fell asleep as well. The second time this happened was in March of 2014.
She was getting ready to go to a concert when suddenly, she started feeling dizzy again. She sat down on a chair, fell asleep, and woke up 5 days later in the hospital. Her latest experience, however, was slightly different. In February of 2015, she had another sleep attack, but it was on her feet. It was as if her legs were paralyzed and she couldn't walk properly.
That episode lasted 3 days; and, even though Taisiya wasn't asleep, she was walking around and talking as if she was under anaesthesia. The weirdest part is – she couldn't remember any of it. This mysterious epidemic was spreading across the village fast, but nobody really knew what was causing it. Taisiya wasn't the only one affected by this in her family either.
In 2013, her partner also fell asleep while he was fishing. He blacked-out on the boat, and one of his buddies drove him to the hospital. When Taisiya heard of the event, she rushed to his side. There, they were able to have small talk, but his speech was disoriented, and many of the things he was saying didn't make sense. When he finally woke up from the sleepy-hollow, he was well, but didn't have any recollection of what happened, or talking to his spouse.
In a period of three years, more than 100 people were affected by this mysterious illness in Kalachi. Both adults and children had been through sleepy spells that lasted days. The weirdest part is some of them are completely immune to this disease, while others have experienced it multiple times. So, what does a person truly feel like when they become affected?Well, it all starts with light-headedness; and then you feel like your legs are too heavy to walk.
When you get struck, you fall sleep within minutes, and might be hallucinating about random things until you're out of it. Witnesses who'd been around people while experiencing this mysterious illness, noticed that when they try to talk to them, they seem like they're listening, but they can't open their eyes or move their mouth. It seemed like something similar to sleep paralysis.
Since the illness occurs so suddenly, the patient's speech also becomes slurred, making it difficult to understand what they're saying. And, the problems don't end when they wake up. After they open their eyes, apart from the memory loss, they have difficulty speaking,and they struggle to stay awake. It's as if they just woke up from surgery, and once you stop talking to them, they instantly fall back to sleep for a while.
According to a report, this disease also affected an animal as well. It was a cat named Marquis. The owner claimed that the cat started acting weird and unpredictably. At first, she was meowing constantly; and then she started attacking everything: walls,furniture, – whatever stood in her way. She finally went to sleep that evening, but, according to her owner, she was snoring likea real person.
Because of this re-occurring phenomenon, the Kazakh authorities offered all the village residents the chance to relocate to other areas of the surrounding regions. More than 55 families moved out of the village, and approximately 100 more are in the process of doing so. However, some of the people who were affected refuse to leave, because they don't believe that these sleepy spells are actually dangerous.
After the outbreak, doctors and scientists started doing extensive research to find out what the cause could be. At first, everyone thought that this was some sort of intolerance to a specific drink. However, this theory was later disproven when kids started being affected. Then, they turned their focus to encephalopathy, which is a form of brain malfunction. However, there was no basis for that either, so, they abandoned that theory altogether.
Doctors and scientists alike were determined get to the bottom of this, so they started doing lab tests as well. They conducted approximately 7,000 tests on water, soil, air, and the patients' blood,hair and nails, but they found nothing. So, they started eliminating utilities to single out the problem. They ceased the underground gas supply, and even turned off the local phone towers.
They even checked for high radiation levels and radon gas, as well as for heavy metals,bacteria and viruses in the water supply of the area. This process was no piece of cake either, because they couldn't pin point the rootof the problem; and all their attempts were fruitless. Coincidentally, scientists began suspecting an abandoned uranium mine 2 miles away from the village of Kalachi.
Some of them believed that the radon gas from the mine was seeping through the ground, causing oxygen deprivation to people, and therefore memory loss. But there were several issues with that. When scientists studied the levels of radiation and uranium levels in Kalachi, they found them to be normal. The other thing is that high levels of radiation cause organ damage, not sleepiness.
So, if it wasn't radiation, then what was it?, there's another theory out there, speculating about something more surreal. It claims that people were suffering from some sort of mass hysteria, and they wanted to leave the village, but they didn't have the means to do it. So, they subconsciously invented this illness to manipulate the authorities into helping them out.
This theory was based on information that only one animal was reported to be affected by the disease, while the rest of them remained unharmed. – But they wouldn't have known if more animals were affected unless they followed them around. Also, from what we've seen earlier, that couldn't be the case since some of the residents who were affected stubbornly refused to leave.
The story of the sleepy hollow was becoming stranger and stranger, prompting curiosity from all around the world. That was when Viktor Kryukov – (the former director of the uranium mine) came out with some interesting statements. He claimed that the most plausible explanation for these sleep attacks was carbon monoxide. According to Viktor, the gas is seeping through the ground, causing people to fall asleep.
He claimed that uranium had nothing to do with it, but the uranium mine did. Ok folks, I know it's confusing, but I'll get to that in jiff. To make things even MORE interesting, we also have an explanation on why these attacks began after 2010, almost 20 years after the mine closed. So, let's take a deep dive into some chemistry. Uranium is a non-ferrous metal, and like most non-ferrous metals, it's usually found in mountainous areas.
The uranium mine near Kalachi village was also in a mountainous area, and it had inclined entrances that allowed people to go as deep as 2,100 feet. After the mine was closed, it stopped pumping water out. So for more than 20 years, all the voids had been filling up with water. Now, since the mine was abandoned, all the supporting wood they used while digging was left there.
As the water level rose, the wood began to oxidize. And that was when the problem began. Since the mine was also 2,100 feet deep, a pressure of 63 atmospheres was created. When this happens, a chemical reaction occurs, and the water turns into lighter gases at the surface of the mine. – Think of the mine like a bottle of soda. When you open it, the gases escape and the liquid stays at the bottom – Well at least,most of the time.
When carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon levels rose, it caused the oxygen levels to drop. So, it's easy for this type of gas to escape through the cracks because there's no oxygen in it. If a person is unlucky enough to be passing by and inhale the air, then the carbon monoxide enters their bloodstream and they lose consciousness. Or in other words, fall asleep.
After that statement, scientists started researching Kryukov's theory and he was proven right. The concentration levels of carbon monoxide in the underground air were at their maximum permissible, whereas the oxygen was below the normal levels. Scientists are keen on doing more research in the area to get some answers. For example, these sleepy hollows only happen during the winter and spring. So they're trying to find a pattern to explain what brings the gas to the surface that timeof the year.
How about you?, would you ever consider visiting the village of Kalachi?. Please let me know in the comments below.


text: Microsoft's strategy changed significantly ever since Satya Nadella took over as Microsoft CEO in 2014. One core change that come out of this was that Microsoft started to publish apps for the mobile operating systems Android and iOS. It was an acknowledgement of sorts that Windows Phone failed but also a strategy shift as it brought core Microsoft apps and many smaller ones to non-Microsoft operating systems. YourPhone is Microsoft's newest application. It is a Windows 10 application that needs to be installed from the official Microsoft Store. The applications main use right now is to link Android devices to it so that you can browse photos that are on the Android device. Microsoft plans to support Apple iOS devices as well in the future and improve the functionality. For now, it requires Windows 10 version 1803 or later, the YourPhone app for Windows 10, and the Microsoft Apps app for Android. Full reading: https://www.ghacks.net/2018/08/15/link-android-to-windows-10-with-yourphone-by-microsoft/


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Baron International is operationally structured into purchase, sales, marketing and has at the moment 25 employees. Our purchase team is consistently working on new ideas and innovative products to be represented and distributed in the territory. Sales and marketing teams are working on the implementation and promotion of new brands. Our teams are working closely together with our suppliers to achieve the best possible brand positioning and consistent growth.


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The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre has acquired a Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) System, which will help in the fight against climate change. The system was funded by USAID. At today's launch Christopher Dixon, Mission Director, USAID/Eastern and Southern Caribbean addressed the gathering.
The 5 C's Center, known as the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre today launched a 2 million US dollar LiDAR System. It's cutting edge technology and we found out more at the launching today:..
Jules Vasquez- Reporter
"How does it feel to know that the 5C's is now on par with NOA and NASA in terms of having this technology available at its disposal?"
Dr. Leonard Nurse- Chairman, 5C's
"Well, it is a singular honour for the 5C's, I believe, to be able to acquire this technology. There are many developed countries that do not own or have this technology themselves. So, to be able to pull this off, I think we owe a debt of gratitude to the executive director Dr. Kenrick Leslie because he is the one who almost single handedly, with his skills and know-how relating to Lidar technology, he is the one who piloted this process and saw it through from start to finish."
Dr. Kenrick Leslie- Director, Climate Change Center
"Today marks another major mile stone where for the first time technology that is only available in the more advanced countries like the United States but never in a developing country like Belize. We will have an airborne Lidar system. That is critical if we are to address the issues of resilience and sustainability, not just to climate change but in general. We need to understand the areas where and how we use our land, how we control our marine areas and so on."
Dr. Leonard Nurse - Chairman, 5C's
"In terms of planning, it is going to be used for the location of coastal settlements, where people live, to protect them from disasters like storm surge, to protect them from such threats. It is also going to be useful to identify those areas that are unstable and it can simultaneously collect data on a number of variables together."
Dr. Kenrick Leslie- Director, Climate Change Center
"So, since 2006 the center has been trying to find ways of how we can bring down this cost. Over the last 12 years, through different ways of trying things and so on, eventually, under a program with the United States Agency for International Development, we have been able to acquire a $2 million dollar state of the art system; system that is used by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration in the United States and NASA. So, we are at the top of the line. But, more importantly, we have developed the technical skills, where we can bring down the costs of doing that type of survey by a factor of 10. Therefore, we will be able to do it for all CARICOM countries at a cost that we can afford."
Dr. Leonard Nurse- Chairman, 5C's
"This is absolutely critical and this is beyond the 5C's because this is of absolute importance for the entire region. It provides a tool where we can now provide greater precision in our data analysis, particularly for coastal Lithosphere and near-shore topography, as well as in land, so that, it provides a tool where we can get very high quality, very high resolution data, which we could not acquire before. As a matter of fact, on those occasions where we required lidar data we had to acquire it from a company or contractor outside of the region at exceedingly high costs."
Dr. Kenrick Leslie- Director, Climate Change Center
"Maya Island Air has partnered with the center by providing a brand new plane specially designed in the interior to accommodate our system. Without that we would not have been able to do that. And I want to take off my hat to the management of Maya Island Air for affording us that service. That is why we are here today at the airport."
Chris Sosa- CEO, Maya Island Air
"In order to support the type of missions that he is seeking to carry out in Belize and across the Caribbean, we would have to procure and aircraft from Tetra Aviation. That is our primary contribution, being in support of the project of the 5C's, flying the missions and providing the maintenance support and avionics and instrumentation support in order to carry out these missions regardless of prevailing weather conditions."
Jules Vasquez
"So, it is a specialized aircraft?"
Chris Sosa
"Yes, absolutely; this aircraft is highly equipped with instruments that will allow it to fly under instrument flight rules, prevailing poor weather, that sort of thing. So, this piece of equipment is the most sophisticated that can be mounted onto this type of aircraft. This is a great project; historic for Belize, historic for the Caribbean and we are introducing a type of technology that is normally reserved for first world countries. That it is accessible in this region means that universities, scientific research communities, and private sector investment now have an opportunity to benefit considerably from its ease of access."
The launch was held at the Municipal Airstrip and the project is sponsored by USAID's C-CAP Project.
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The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, through the U.S. AID-funded Climate Change Adaptation Programme, launched its Light Detection and Ranging system today in Belize City. The system, known as LiDAR will help to significantly boost the Caribbeans ability to limit the devastation of climate change by improving its capability to monitor and plan for physical changes to the land and marine environments. The two million-U.S.-dollar tech system has been fitted into a Cessna aircraft of Maya Island Air. The five-Cs is now in possession of this costly, specialized, highly tactical and technical system, for which two persons have been trained to operate it. News Fives Andrea Polanco reports.
Andrea Polanco, Reporting
This brand new Cessna small Maya Island aircraft touching down may look like a part of its regular fleet but its not. This aircraft is valued over three million U.S. dollars. Thats because it will not be transporting passengers but it will be out doing invaluable survey to capture important data for decision making. So, this customized aircraft is fitted with the high-tech LiDar system called Light Detection and Ranging. It is a sensing method that uses light in the form of laser to map land and sea floor.
Dr. Ulric Trotz, Deputy Director & Science Advisor, CCCCC
One of the most important pieces of data that we lack particularly dealing with coastal development and coastal communities is what we call near shore bathymetry that tells you where the depth of the sea is from your shore. And on shore topography that is the elevation. Now, near shore bathymetry is important because when a hurricane comes, the storm surge that you get depends very much on the sea floor and the depth, so with this equipment, we are now able to feed this new information into the storm surge models that we use. It would show that if you have a category two hurricane and a storm surge, which areas along your coast will be affected, so it can act as an early warning system.
The piece of technology comes at a critical time when the region is need of more accurate data, as the need to provide evidence of climate change impacts has grown.
Dr. Omar Figueroa, Minister of Environment
I must stress that incorporating this airborne LiDar system into our arsenal is a game-changing moment for the Caribbean Community. For us to adapt, we require information about the nature of climate risks. The collection of climate related data is especially important for Caribbean states since we are highly sensitive to changes in the climate and sea level rise. And we are experiencing the most severe effects of climate change sooner than most other countries.
This Light Detection and Ranging system, which was acquired through the USAIDs three-year CCAP Project, is the only one of its kind in the region. Now that the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center owns this system, it will allow them to do more work without the high cost. And so the LiDar system will be used across the region and will help generate revenues for the CCCCC.
Dr. Ulric Trotz
We can make a base-line and then return at different periods to see what changes have taken place in your ocean floor, in your shore line configuration. So, it is very important and the thing about it is that we have access to it but at what price? We couldnt afford it. And what happens is that countries contract consultants from overseas with the equipment to do it. They collect the raw data, do the processes and give you outputs. The data doesnt remain here and if you need that data again, you have to pay again. And it is very, very expensive. And we figured that having this, we can get countries to have access to this technology at about one tenth of the prince that they have to pay for it at this point in time.
Andrea Polanco
So, youre also generating revenues from this?
Well, our center receives no subventions from Government, so we have to earn our keep. So, this, we anticipate is going to be a revenue stream for the center.
The Airborne LiDAR system is a significant achievement for data capture in the Caribbean and it supported by local partner Maya Island Air for.
Chris Sosa, C.E.O., Maya Island Air
Mayas contribution is the aviation expertise in terms of bringing online factory new Cessna 206 aircraft; providing flight crew and the maintenance support to continue the program as it reaches beyond Belizes shores.
The LiDar can also be used for agriculture mapping, as well as to do surveys of mangrove ecosystems. Reporting for News Five, Im Andrea Polanco.
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And perhaps fittingly the launch was held at the Municipal Airstrip - where over 10 million dollars was recently spent to build an airstrip right beside the rising sea. Dr. Kenrick Leslie seemed to think it was not such a good idea:..
Dr. Kenrick Leslie- Director, Climate Change Center
"Most of our infrastructure in the countries are along the coast and if we are to understand how sea level rise, hurricane surge and so on will impact us. So we can do proper engineering design. Engineers have been getting away over the years in designing roads and so on, by saying we don't have the proper data to do proper drainage and so on. This will allow to do detail topographic surveys that they can use as inputs in their design. We can't stop hurricanes, but we can reduce the impact by having the detail data that are required."
Jules Vasquez, reporter
"Explain to me, with this sort of technology, might even a place like this airstrip might have built in a different way?"
Dr. Kenrick Leslie- Director, Climate Change Center
"No, but we live with what we have today. However, that doesn't mean we have to live with this into the future and this is where it becomes critical. This airstrip will have a lifetime. However, future designs like our roads in this area should be better informed and therefore we should not repeat what we are doing today. This we can accept as today, meeting the needs of today."
The airstrip project cost 17 million dollars.


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It is said career advice is like snowflakes… there are never two exactly the same.
And that just may because no two careers are ever the same. Different backgrounds, education, experiences, goals and priorities make every career unique.
So where do you turn for great, and relevant, career advice? At YouTern, our answer to that question is nearly always the same: go to a fellow careerist with plenty of been-there-done-that experience and ask this question:
As a mentor to young professionals just beginning their careers, what is your one piece of never-fails career advice?
With the help of members of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), that's exactly what we did.
Here's what they said…
Work Smarter
I always emphasis the phrase "work smarter, not harder." While I love when professionals put in their time and more, I want that time to be well worth the time investment. Long hours don't necessarily mean more work gets done, especially if you're working ineffectively.
– Brooke Bergman, Allied Business Network Inc.
Don't Chase Rainbows
This is your first 'real' job as a professional. You don't have the skills to run a Fortune 500 company or to take a consumer product to market. So many people make the mistake of going straight from college to searching for their billion-dollar idea. That never happens. Never. Focus on honing your skills and becoming invaluable. That way, when the big opportunity comes, you'll be able to see it.
– Anthony Johnson, American Injury Attorney Group
Say "No" Often
Learning how to say "no" often to things that don't impact your business' start (like a fancy office, expensive business cards, over-the-top websites) can allow you to stay on track with goals. By saying no, you are able to focus on what really matters the most in building your business — the people, the product and the passion. All these P's then lead to my favorite P: Profit!
– Kenny Nguyen, Big Fish Presentations
Maintain Multiple Passions
Just because you are working in marketing, sales or web development doesn't mean you have to give up on other passions. Hobbies and multiple interests are key to a fun and satisfying life, and this goes towards your career as well. Maintaining multiple passions will allow some doors to close and others to easily open. Never give up on an interest, even if it currently does not provide financial reward.
– Miles Jennings, Recruiter.com
Practice Your Communication Skills
No matter what path you wind up taking, you'll never regret polishing your writing and speaking skills. Blog regularly, speak at local events, even maintain a private journal — anything you can do to improve those skills is a valuable use of your time.
– Thursday Bram, Hyper Modern Consulting
Stay Humble
My biggest piece of advice is to stay humble. If you're an entrepreneur or starting out in a corporation, you're going to have to do some less-than-glamorous tasks. When I graduated college, I owned and operated a janitorial company. People would look at me funny but what they didn't see was the cash flow I was generating. Staying humble and living like others won't will help you reap the big benefits later.
Don't Forget to Manage Up
Your job has its own list of requirements, but one that is never listed on a job description is to manage up. Make your boss look like a genius for hiring you. You have your to-do list, sure, but in order to succeed, try to make their life as easy as possible. The best way to do this? Be self-sufficient, ask good questions, produce quality work, and only take on what you can handle.
– Sydney Williams, Planet Green Socks
Continuously Set Goals to Maintain Motivation
Don't give up. My personal philosophy is to not become discouraged as you feel you are climbing the corporate or entrepreneurial ladder. I encourage young professionals to set quarterly and annual goals for themselves, dedicate the time to review those goals and stay focused. This will be constant encouragement and motivation, and essential for success in business and life.
– Sean Marszalek, SDC Nutrition, Inc.
Be Patient
Very few small businesses experience significant growth or profits in the beginning, and being patient can help you get through the leaner times when you're just starting out. Persevering by maintaining your work ethic would be a companion piece of advice as well.
– Andrew Schrage, Money Crashers Personal Finance
Help Others Before You Help Yourself
The best way to develop strong business relationships is to proactively think of ways to help others. Instead of asking for this or that, try asking how you can help them. You'll be amazed by how much you help yourself by constantly thinking of ways to help others.
– Doug Bend, Bend Law Group, PC
Focus on What's Critical
When starting out, it seems as if you have to do a million things to succeed: social media, staffing, sales, funding, travel, seminars, and it goes on and on. Be vigilant in focusing on the one or two things that MUST happen to make you and your company a success. Put your time into getting the resources necessary to only secure those few things. The rest will come with success.
Find Out How to Get Paid for Your Passion
Find your passion and then figure how to get paid for it. I am talking about the thing that wakes you up in the morning, and just the thought of it keeps you up late at night with excitement. When you do what you love, time literally grows wings. There is never enough of it because you are having fun.
– Christopher Ategeka, Rides for Lives
You Can't Beat Someone Who Significantly Outworks You
I share this tip with our young salespeople, but it applies to employees in all roles. If you think you're good at your job and will close 5 percent of your touches, that's probably unrealistic. But if you touch 100 people a month, you'll close five deals. If your competitor isn't as good as you and closes 1 percent of his/her touches, but touches 1,000 people a month, they'll close twice as many deals.
– Travis Holt, Brush Creek Partners
Understand Your Goals
The sooner you know your goals, the sooner you can start working towards them. Young professionals are often lacking in direction and focus, which makes it harder for them to grow in their roles. There are many different career paths available, and if you do not make the choice, someone else will make the choice for you.
Trust Your Gut
There is one never-fail GPS system in your career and life and it's your gut, also known as your intuition. Don't let other people or experiences cause you to stop listening to that. While it will be important to allow feedback and guidance from trusted advisors, decisions should come down to your knowledge and instinct.
– Darrah Brustein, Network Under 40
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FDA Clears Two New Devices for Barrett's Treatment
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New technologies provide endoscopists with more options in treating Barrett's esophagus.
FDA has provided 510(k) clearance for two new devices from C2 Therapeutics — the Coldplay Cryoballoon Full Ablation System and the Coldplay Cryoballoon Swipe Ablation System. Both devices aim to treat patients with Barrett's esophagus at risk of developing esophageal cancer.
The first device, Coldplay Cryoballoon Ablation System, comprises a through-the-scope balloon catheter that is simultaneously inflated and cooled by an inert refrigerant delivered through a small disposable handheld unit. This device will allow endoscopists to ablate larger areas of tissue in endoscopic applications, in a shorter period of time.
The second technology, the Coldplay Cryoballoon Focal Ablation System, eliminates the need for precise sizing, multiple deployment steps and controller units.
The AGA Center for GI Innovation and Technology is an advocate for new technologies in GI and is pleased to see these new device move forward in an effort to improve patient care.


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Are you afraid to use contractions in your business writing? Most of us learned along the way that contractions were acceptable in casual writing ONLY. Teachers marked down our school essays when we used isn't or didn't or don't. Only in creative writing were we permitted to use non-standard grammar.
Like so many things we learned in school, we must now unlearn this belief. For Gen Y, it's easy; you haven't been burdened with decades of reinforcement. But for us old Gen Xers and Boomers, it's hard. Our knee-jerk reaction is to pick up the red pen (or font) and scribble a terse "S.O." (spell out).
People who study linguistics, such as Wayne Danielson and Dominic Larosa, found out a decade ago that contractions enhance readability (see A New Readability Formula Based on the Stylistic Age of Novels, 33 Journal of Reading (1989), pp. 194, 196).
Even the government advocates using contractions to make writing easier to read. The Government Style Manual says
"Write as you talk" is a common rule of writing readably, and the best tool to do that is to use contractions. People are accustomed to hearing contractions in spoken English, and using them in your writing helps them relate to your document.
Use contractions with discretion. Just as you shouldn't bullet everything on a page, you shouldn't make a contraction out of every possible word. Don't use them wherever possible, but wherever they sound natural.
And, contractions feel much less stuffy. Think that's not important? Maybe you'll reconsider when your audience bypasses stuffiness for articles or memos they can easily digest. Using contractions to make your writing more accessible means you can still discuss difficult concepts, but with a better chance of being understood. Isn't that the reason you wrote something in the first place? I thought so.
Jennifer Alvey is a writer, editor and trainer who can't imagine writing "cannot" all day long in her work. She can be reached at jalvey AT wordsolutions.biz.


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B.S. in Public Health
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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health will provide students with a strong foundation of population health, social and environmental determinants of health, and strategies related to disease prevention and health promotion—all critical to addressing health threats and strengthening the public health workforce. Public health's interprofessional nature is ideally suited within an undergraduate curriculum, giving students an opportunity to apply core concepts to myriad fields, including public health, clinical practice, research, mental health, or a non-health profession such as business or engineering.
The BSPH curriculum will expose students to the essential principles of public health and the biomedical sciences concurrently (for students pursuing the health professions), and will provide ample opportunities to immerse students in community-based public health experiences and research. The academic rigor, emphasis on science, and core public health foundation will fully prepare students for a career in public health or medicine. The instructional delivery method of the BSPH will be an onsite model, with opportunities to participate in global and domestic medical outreach initiatives. Traditional classroom instruction will be augmented with innovative community-based experiential learning and the use of contemporary information technology.
The first three years of the BSPH curriculum include traditional liberal arts courses, core public health courses, and medical school pre-requisites (for students interested in pursuing a medical degree). Courses will be taught by faculty from the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine's (KPCOM); KPCOM's Department of Public Health Program; KPCOM's Department of Nutrition, Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography; College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, and the College of Medical Sciences.
The fourth year of the program is comprised of elective courses in the public health concentration and intensive service learning experiences, with coursework ranging in focus from community health to public health informatics so as to fully prepare the student for a myriad of career choices in public health. For BSPH students pursuing a graduate education in public health, the 4th year of the BSPH is also designed to prepare students to vertically integrate into the MPH program. Students pursuing the dual admissions BSPH-DO 3 + 4 option will pursue a concurrent course of study in their 4th year comprised of courses in the medical concentration that fulfill the requirements for the BSPH degree alongside the first year DO curriculum.
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General Education Requirements (30)
Students are required to complete 30 hours as part of the General Education Program
Public Health Major
Public Health Major Requirements (57 credits)
BPH 1010 ‑ Foundations of Public Health (3 credits) BPH 1020 ‑ Principles of Health Behavior (3 credits) BPH 2022 ‑ Public Health Biology (3 credits) BPH 2030 ‑ Public Health Seminar (3 credits) BPH 2040 ‑ Health Communication (3 credits) BPH 2050 ‑ Community Health (3 credits) BPH 3010 ‑ Concepts in Epidemiology (3 credits) or BPH 3010H ‑ Epidemiology: Distribution and Determinants of Health (3 credits) BPH 3020 ‑ Public Health Leadership and Management (3 credits) BPH 3030 ‑ Intro to Global Health (3 credits) BPH 4020 ‑ Policies, Systems, and Environments of Healthcare (3 credits) BPH 4910 ‑ Environmental and Occupational Health (3 credits) BPH 4950 ‑ Community-Based Health Outreach I (3 credits) BPH 4951 ‑ Community Based Health Outreach II (3 credits)
Public Health Major Electives (18 credits of the following required)
BPH 2010 ‑ Human Genomics (3 credits) BPH 2060 ‑ Introduction to School Health (3 credits) BPH 2070 ‑ Public Health Research Methods (3 credits) BPH 2080 ‑ Dimensions of Wellness (3 credits) BPH 3040 ‑ Public Health Issues in Disasters (3 credits) BPH 3970 ‑ Disparities in Health (3 credits) BPH 3990 ‑ Understanding Mental Health as Public Health (3 credits) BPH 3990H ‑ Inside Out: Exploring Mental Health and Well-Being (3 credits) BPH 4900 ‑ Global Outreach amd Applied Learning (3 credits) BPH 4901 ‑ Domestic Outreach amd Applied Learning (3 credits) BPH 4920 ‑ Population Health Outcomes and Analysis (3 credits) BPH 4950 ‑ Ethical Issues in Population Health (3 credits) BPH 4990 ‑ Independent Study in Public Health (1,2, or 3 credits)
Students are permitted to take 9 of the required 18 major elective credits from the BSHN (Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition) or HAWC (Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching).
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Public Health Minor
KPCOM's Public Health Minor provides curriculum in areas relevant to public health, social and behavioral health sciences, and community health. The interprofessional experiences of KPCOM faculty offer students a realistic look into the benefits, rewards, and challenges of public health.
Public Health Minor Requirements (9)
BPH 1010 Foundations of Public Health (3 credits) BPH 1020 Principles of Health Behavior (3 credits) BPH 2050 Community Health (3 credits)
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Students may select up to 9 credits with the HAWC (Health and Wellness Coaching) or BSNH (Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition)
The BSPH addresses the following Foundational Domains (Council on Education for Public Health):
The BSPH also addresses the following Foundational Competencies (Council on Education for Public Health):
The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) places a strong emphasis on experiential learning and practice-based education. The experiential learning approach, "learning by doing," is a vital aspect of these courses. The Public Health domestic and global outreach and applied learning courses are practice-based field experiences that expose students to public health issues both domestically and globally. All outreach trips involve participating with underserved populations in a public health capacity. Trips have included India, New Orleans, Mississippi, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
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The Pocket Gamer Report: Why the DSi XL Could Be a Bridge Too Far
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The Pocket Gamer Report: Why the DSi XL Could Be a Bridge Too Far
Is Nintendo taking a second bite of an apple that is rotten or worse - doesn't exist?
I'd get one only because someone stole my DSi so I have an excuse.
This is about increasing the DS platform's accessibility, nothing more. I think this article is trying to raise a little controversy where there isn't any. I'm 33 years old and the DSi XL seems like the right fit for me... and I've only got 5... er, 6... wait, well only a handful of gray hairs. ;-)
Also, not everything revolves around the hardcore gaming audience.
The DSi XL is a bit pointless because the DS2 is right around the corner. This fall it will have been six years since the launch of the original DS so I would expect something completely new very soon.
Pretty much my thoughts exactly, age notwithstanding. Pocket Gamer is missing the issue with the DSi XL and tries to raise a stink over what they perceive the gaming audience wants. Then again, I didn't expect much from the Apple fanboys.
I would have been interested in it, had it not been leaked that the NDS2 (or whatever) is already underway. As such, there isn't anything I've seen for the DSi that strikes my fancy that I absolutely cannot wait for the next iteration.
Assuming, of course, it maintains backwards compatibility to the previous versions.
I just want a DS that has working shoulder buttons. Mine crapped out on me forever ago...
I'm actually looking forward to the DSi XL. I used to own the DS Lite but I really didn't like the tiny screen size. I sold it late last year and I've been patiently awaiting for the XL iteration. The DSi system just has a really great mix of games -- from casual to hard-core -- that I wanted to enjoy on a bigger screen, so I think the XL is a wise hardware update.
Better get ready to dump that XL about half a year later when the DS2 hits, if it is backwards compatible with DS1 games.
I hated the original DS but the Lite was absolutely perfect. I haven't bothered with a DSi because there aren't any exclusives worth mentioning.
But when the rumored tegra ds2 comes out I'm all over that
"However, the so-called "casual" sector is notoriously fickle..."
Where does this myth come from? People keep repeating this like some madness mantra since 2006:
"You can't trust those ignorant casuals! They are not real gamers, and this means they might abandon Nintendo right... NOW! ....Or NOW! .... Or.... NOW! Or now! Or now! ...........oooor..... NOW!!!"
Except when Nintendo spectacularly REPEATS its successes over and over again. In this case, they switch to:
"There is nothing great about being successful with those ignorant casuals! They are not real gamers, and this means they would buy anything with Wii in the title... Or anything that has Mario in it..."
I really dont see a reason for an XL version. itds mean to be portable, and meant to be able to hide discretly, so that when you are wondering about on public transport can just pull it in and ut of your pocket...
I was seriously considering gettin a DSIXL, As my old DS, well my little brother broke the hinge...And lost a load of my games...
Pah ..portable?
I think the DSi xl is a pretty good product and have to question why it wasn't launched at the same time as the DSi. A choice between child and adult sized would have been nice while the console had more than a year lifespan left to it.
I grew up with gaming all my life. I went through Pong, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Vic-20, NES, Apple IIe, DOS Gaming, Genesis, PC Engine, Mac Gaming, Windows Gaming, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Cube, Xbox, DS Lite... right up until now with Nintendo's Wii. Oh yeah... I was hardcore, man. But now I'm "casual". The truth is, I just grew up. I don't have an interest in same types of games as when I was a kid, nor do I have the available time... but I still like to play video games.
I must admit, this is the most balanced article (content-wise) from Pocket Gamer that I've read, but the topic was biased to begin with. I know the medium is still young, but the coverage has to mature eventually... hopefully the media covering this stuff realizes this sooner, rather than later.
It sounds like a car for Christ's sake.
"The new Ford Nintendo DSI XL. The most comfortable multi-drive in the world. 5/5 in What car? Magazine!"
Hmm, is this common? my shoulder buttons are starting to act up(since bout 3 months ago) and it's gets anoying with games like castlevania on hard mode where you have to dodge and swap glyphs as slick as you can. I bought the DSi just about a year ago so it's kinda anoying that it "broke" so quikly.
oh crap, i was reading the article thinking OMGMUST BUY but then remembered that the dsi is incompatible with Advance style cartridges.
So sad. I don't own a ds; but i play original gameboy tetris on my advance sd
Any moving component at an edge is in danger; that is where the majority of impacts occur.
DSi was crap. DSi XL is more crap.
I'll buy it when I actually see a reason for it. I admit games look nice on it, and it looks a bit more slick than my Phat DS... But it's not worth twice the price.
Im still using the old chunky silver DS's that first came out, but if I ever replace it (I doubt it though)Im glad a larger sized DS has arrived. Although I think the larger screens should have been put on the original DSi, screams money grabbing to me.
I think they're going to make about 17 more versions of the DS before they design a new handheld.
I have large hands, no I'm not fat, just a fairly big person, the original DS is too unwieldy for me. But if the DS2 is around the corner, I might just wait for the DS2XL.
If it's a lot bigger, does that mean it's got enough room to jam the Gameboy Advance slot back in? I wouldn't mind having something just a little chunkier to hold onto while I play, but I'm loathe to give up my DSLite, as I still play my old Advance games on it (and I sold my advance ages ago). As for all this "Nintendo taking a second bite of the apple" howdy-doody, I highly doubt the untapped masses of non-DS owners are all going to see this and say "wow, I must have a DSi XL, because it's bigger than the previous models!" For the most part, anyone who wants a DS, already has one.
I refused to get a DSi because I'm not willing to sacrifice backward compatibility for a camera. Inflating the thing like an enemy in Dig Dug isn't going to change my mind.
My personal nickname for this iteration is the DSinflamed. Seriously, that thing needs a brace and a heating pad.
Personally I'm sticking with my original DS, it plays all of the DS and GBA games I own and plays them well, the screen lighting may be a problem but I'm a teenager so my eyes can take a bit of damage yet.
But I can see the appeal of the XL for the older generation, those who enjoy Brain Training and the ilk casually, the XL gives them a bigger screen which is perfect for their not so good eyesight and it still remains portable and uncomplicated. If my grandparents or older relatives wanted a DS, this is the one I would recommend, but it could be a disappointment for Nintendo in terms of sales due to people getting the DSi as presents for Christmas.
DS- Totally justifies its release
DSLite- ehh, kinda, not worth buying a new console over its advantages, but definitely worth considering.
DSi- Waay too far. Release a new handheld already
DSiXL- This is getting ridiculous.
I need a new DS so I'm going to get this, not thrilled on the colors tho...
They're still sharp edged, they need round corners where the shoulder buttons are. My hands always hurt due to the corners on those things. Size wise, this is a good thing for people with bigger hands.
Hey I've had this happen too. All my friends claim theirs works fine, so I've always thought it was just me. Although, the R button works fine, but you REALLY need to force the L button for it to respond at all.
Yeah, it's happened to both of the shoulder buttons on my DS and the R button on my SP. Something similar happened to my friend's DS Lite, but he got it fixed. I kind of want a new DS, but the Lite never felt right in my hands and, well, there's the whole "no advance carts" thing for the DSi. Do they even still fix the original models?
It's all dependent on where you stand, I'm a pirate, as such I have a TTDS, which means I can watch movies on my ds, a bigger screen would certainly help prevent me quite a lot of eye strain.
"Gaming in Japan doesn't suffer from the same stigma that seems to plague it here. Despite Nintendo's protests, there's still a very real resistance to videogames amongst the western oldies that is only now starting to thaw."
This is a key part of it, and actually supports the release of the XL. Even if, ultimately, it doesn't make Nintendo lots of money now, it shows they are branching out and embracing those resistant gamers. It's moves like this that are softening them, to say 'They are resistant so should be ignored' is the opposite of progress.
My DSL died recently (The hinge broke. Shock.) and if I were to buy a replacement now, I would wait or an XL. I'm a 34 year old gamer with poor eyes and huge hands, and this sounds like heaven over the DSL where even with glasses I had to squint and get headaches.
People who complain this isn't an upgrade miss the point, since it's not meant to be. It is a sidegrade, an alternate form factor, whatever you want to call it. It's not meant to compete with or replace the DSi, just supplement it for accessibility.
Gamers like being elitest snobs, though, and so anything like this that expands the market will always be greeted snidely and with derision, because it's not Hardcore.
Just got to read it, I loved this article man!
I like the idea of the DSi, but I will say that I'm disappointed by its lack of support. It's received a few titles that utilize its new functions in interesting ways, but not the kind of titles I had been hoping for.
I'm still considering getting one, though. Likely the XL variant. It all depends on what information is released regarding the "DS2". I just need something to replace my DS Phat with, since its L shoulder button is barely functioning due to a soda accident, and don't really play GBA games anymore (so no DS Lite needed).
I would get one of that happened, or my DSI broke. It's a valid excuse.
I don't mind them making the DSI bigger, but I am not cheering either. I give it all a big meh since it got its good sides and I wont get one because I got a DSI.
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