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BOMed out by Notepad and javac
I've been too busy to blog for quite some time, but today something happened that seemed strange enough to break my silence. A student came to me with a Java source file that the grading script rejected. We looked at it and couldn't figure out why. I unearthed the error message: ?
MergeSorter.java:1: error: illegal character: \65279
import java.util.Random;
1 error
Huh? What's \65279? Why the backslash? I didn't even know what notation
that is. I looked at the file with Emacs hexl-mode and saw that the first
three bytes were hex
EF BB BF. In all these years, I had
never seen that, but Google set me straight. It's the Unicode byte order
mark or BOM. I asked the student what editor he had used to produce this
file. Sure enough, it was Notepad. Of course. If I had the power to
eradicate one program from the face of the earth, it surely would be
Just in case you haven't been down this particular rathole before,
here's a refresher on the BOM. At one point in time, Unicode fit into 16
bit, and it seemed attractive to encode it with fixed-width 16-bit
quantities. For example, an uppercase A is hexadecimal 0041, so you have
one byte of 00 and one byte of 41. Or do you? In a little-endian platform
such as Intel, it would be more convenient to have a byte of 41 followed
by a byte of 00. Rather than lamely settling on either little-endian or
big-endian encoding, Unicode gives a much more interesting choice. Your
file can start out with the byte order mark, hexadecimal FEFF. If it shows
up as FE FF when reading a byte at a time, the data is big-endian, and if
it shows up as FF FE, it's little-endian.
But UTF-16 is so last millennium. Now Unicode has grown to 20 bit.
While one could theoretically encode it fixed-length with 3-byte or 4-byte
values, just about everyone uses the more economical UTF-8 instead. That's
a variable-length encoding. 7-bit ASCII is embedded as 0bbbbbbb, where
each b is a bit. Then we have a bunch of two-byte codes of the form
110bbbbb 10bbbbbb, followed by three-byte codes 1110bbbb 10bbbbbb
10bbbbbb, and so on. EF BB BF happens to be the three-byte encoding of the
BOM. Work it out for yourself as an exercise! And, by the way, the decimal
value is 65279.
But who needs a byte order mark for UTF-8? There are no two ways of
ordering the bytes. The first byte is always the one starting with
something other than 10, and the others always start with 10. Why would
Notepad put a BOM into an UTF-8 document? That's actual work. Usually,
Notepad is stupid, not evil. So I checked the Unicode spec here. They say it's
perfectly ok to add a BOM in front of a file, and it might actually be
useful because it allows a guess that this is a UTF-8 encoded file. If you
open the file, knowing that it is UTF-8, you should ignore it.
That's fair. So Java, which, as we all know, loves Unicode, will surely
do the right thing, read the BOM and ignore it in a file that's opened
with UTF-8 encoding. Umm, no. Check out this and this bug report.
The folks at Sun were wringing their hands and wailed how fixing this bug
would break a whole bunch of "customer" tools. Which turned out to be the
Sun app server.
Well, guess what. Not fixing the bug breaks
javac which
now rejects perfectly valid UTF-8 source files.
Why didn't I notice this earlier? I guess I have finally reached the
point where students configure Windows to use UTF-8 and not some archaic
Microsoft-specific 8-bit encoding. That's good. Now we just need
javac to read those UTF-8 files. If Notepad can, surely
can too.
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Earlier this week, I was burned by BOMs when attempting STaX ...
by ishepherd - 2012-04-11 18:59
Earlier this week, I was burned by BOMs when attempting STaX parsing on some XML. I'd somehow assumed they were for UTF-16 only...
While figuring that out, I discovered org.apache.commons.io.input.BOMInputStream which skips those bytes. Just in case that helps anyone.
UTF-16 is a variable length encoding, too. The characters in ...
by delellis - 2012-04-11 00:47
UTF-16 is a variable length encoding, too. The characters in the BMP are encoded using just 2 bytes. Those in other planes, though, use 2 pairs of 2 bytes for a total of 4 bytes. The bytes appear either in big endian (UTF-16BE) or little endian (UTF-16LE) order.
Hence, UTF-32, UTF-16 and UTF-8 can all encode the entire Unicode repertoire. Neither is old-fashioned, all are equivalent and 3rd millennium-ready. (Besides, it takes 21 bits, not 20, to encode the 17 planes in Unicode.)
A study of the java.lang.String API, reveals that the internal encoding is UTF-16, with some methods accepting and returning int rather than char values to accommodate for all Unicode characters.
The bad choice of the Java designer was to limit char to 16 bits. At that time, the need to increase the Unicode repertoire to cover more planes was already in sight.
In the end, I wouldn't blame Notepad, a crappy app, I agree, but the ignorance of its users ;-)


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If you have an airing cupboard or a boiler cupboard you can use this method. Gather your collected herbs into small bundles and tie them at the base. Hang these bundles in your warm cupboard and just leave them to dry. This can take anything between 2 days and 3 weeks to dry the herbs, so don't forget about them!
ACACIA - secret love, optimism, friendship, the sun, air element
ADAM & EVE ROOTS - Love, marriage, proposals, fidelity, Earth element (works well in charm bags)
AGRIMONY - Protection, peaceful sleep, returning negativity to sender/reversal spells, air element
ALLSPICE - money, luck, healing, passion, fertility, fire element
ALDER - Prosperity, security, stability, moving home, water & fire elements
ALMOND/ALMOND BLOSSOM - Abundance, prosperity, fertility, limitless love, air element
ANEMONE - finding lost love, keeping secrets, secret love & admirers, fire element
ANGELICA - Banishes hostility, protection (esp. for children & the home), healing, brings energy, health, long life, fire element
ANISE - Reduces fears, air element
APPLE/APPLE BLOSSOM - Fertility, good luck & fortune, abundance, health, love, long life, the birth of boys, water element
ASH - Travel (esp. by sea), courage, healing, strength, prosperity, expanding your horizons, creating poetry and inspired writing, fire element
BALM OF GILEAD - Love (when carried as a love amulet), brings visions of other dimensions, spirits and planes of existence, protection and healing, water element
BAMBOO - Protection (esp. household boundaries), good luck, money spells, water element
BASIL - Love, protection against intruders, accidents & attacks, courage, wealth, fidelity, fertility, astral travel, use to conquer fear of flying, road rage, attracts money, brings luck to new homes, good for moving house, fire element
BAY LEAF - Protection, psychic powers, healing, purification, strength, marriage, fertility, fidelity, prosperity, preservation of family & home, fire element
BERGAMOT – Successful property deals, overcoming addictions, fear, destructive relationships, new love, brings opportunities, communication, persuasiveness, attracts money, air element
BIRCH – cleansing, health, new beginnings, protects young children and animals
BLADDERWRACK (KELP/SEAWEED) – protects against accidents & illness, esp. at sea, sea rituals, wind rituals, brings action after stagnation, attracts money to the home, wishes, water element
BLUEBELL – constancy, faithfulness, understanding in relationships, good luck and truth, water/earth elements
CARAWAY SEED – Protects property against theft or damage, passion, health, improving mental powers, good in charm bags, air element
CARNATION - fire element
RED – passion, calling absent love
PINK – acceptance into a group
WHITE – maternal love, love in later years, truth
YELLOW – anti-spite, protects against criticism
CATNIP – Cat magic, love, beauty, happiness, fertility, water element
CEDAR – Healing, purification, money, protecting tools and special artifacts, good luck, fidelity in love, mature relationships, air/fire elements
CELERY SEED – Potency, money, protection, bringing travel and adventure, good in charm bags, water element
CHAMOMILE – affection, gentle love, increases self-love (esp. after abuse), increases self-esteem, restores confidence, fertility, good for any spell for children, babies and families, family happiness, mending quarrels, anti-anger & anti-malice, attracts money & prizes, lessens obsessions & addictions, heals sorrow, water element
CHERRY/CHERRY BLOSSOM – New love, fertility, increasing psychic powers, water element
CINNAMON – success, healing, powers & psychic powers, money, passionate love, fire element
CLOVE – protection, banishing negativity, love, money, healing, fire element
CORIANDER – love, health, healing, passion, ensures clarity of thought and brings creativity, optimism, seeds protect property, fire element
CHRYSANTHEMUM - air/fire element
BROWN – Animal magic and animal healing
RED – Passion, marriage and motherhood
YELLOW – ending relationships
WHITE – truth and everlasting love
CUMIN – protection, esp. for homes, property and cars (seeds), fidelity, returning malice to sender, air element
DAFFODIL – forgiveness, finding and keeping one true love, fertility and good luck, air/water element
DILL – keeping home, loved ones and land safe from those who have envy in their hearts or other enemies, money and money spells, passion, luck, air and earth elements
ELDER – Increases clairvoyance, overcoming negativity, for all mature spirit magic, healing, good for older women, Goddess magic, water element
EUCALYPTUS – Overcoming obstacles and misunderstandings, cleansing, banishing negativity, offers physical and psychic protection, moves long-standing problems towards resolution (so good for court cases & on-going disputes with neighbors, family members, etc), luck in tests and exams, health, healing, job opportunities and travel, water element
FENNEL – All forms of travel, holidays, relocation, journeys, courage, house moves, protection, healing, brings together people or situations that are pulling in opposite directions, strength, perseverance, desire to win, diminishes jealousy and possessiveness, hidden enemies disarmed, air/fire element
FERN – Rain making, protection, luck, riches, finding hidden treasure, restoring youth, health, air element
FRANKINCENSE – ambition, authority, expansion of business interests, travel, confidence, creative ventures, leadership, promotion, employment, prosperity, contact with other existences, and an all-purpose incense for ritual magic, healing and protection. Fire element
GARLIC – Health, psychic protection (esp. against unfriendly spirits) calling the wise ancestors, passion, bringing security from thieves, attracting money, domestic protection, fire element
GERANIUM – happiness, friendship, growing love, bringing and restoring harmony to the home or workplace, healing cold feelings and indifference, self-doubt, fear of failure or inadequacy, guilt trips, over-critical people, deters intruders, fertility, good health, attracts good news and welcome visitors, earth element
GINGER – exploration, energy, health, brings or renews passion and love, all money-making enterprises, travel, originality and innovation, adds speed or a sense of urgency to anything, excitement, "spices up life", fire element
HAWTHORN BERRIES – fertility, banishing harm, fertility, marriage, general happiness, good luck, protection, anti-bad weather & storms, courage, winter magic, good for charm bags, fire element
HAZEL – wisdom, justice, success of all official matters, good luck, fertility, knowledge & inspiration, psychic powers, use nuts in charm bags, air element
HEATHER – earth element
PINK – good luck
PURPLE – faithfulness forever, money and gambling
WHITE – granting of wishes, esp. if found growing wild
Money, success, protection against psychic attack or ill wishers, depression, good in charm bags, fire element
HONEYSUCKLE – commitment in love, babies, growth of wealth and career, opportunity, good luck, psychic powers, earth element
HYACINTH – regaining lost love, overcoming opposition to love, new beginnings, water element
IRIS – clear communication, receiving news, reconciliation, love after loss, remembrance, air element
Marriage, fidelity, committed relationships, overcoming possessiveness or emotional blackmail, restoring lost love or after betrayal, earth element
JASMINE – attracts love, increases passion, secret love, making dreams come true, discovering the identity of a secret admirer, enhances male potency and female fertility, peace, enchanced psychic powers, deflects potential hostility and unwanted influences, emotional vampires or those who drain finances, increases self-love & personal radiance, melts emotional blockages & fears, good for all night and moon rituals, water element
JUNIPER BERRY – banishing negativity, increases male potency, new beginnings, money, luck, to purify homes and protect against accidents, thieves and illness, justice, fire element
LAVENDER – sleep, peace, calmness and serenity, dreams, protection, long life, health, purification, happiness, gentleness in love, friendship, mending quarrels, money, luck, love, romance, animal magic, family happiness, kindness, attracts lasting faithful love, deterring bullies, very good for healing and health spells, air element
LEMON – night magic, purification, new beginnings, overcoming obstacles, removing addictions, destructive ties from the past, good luck, prosperity, travel, house moves, energy, water element
LEMON BALM – increases the abundance of all good things in your life, reverses bad luck, grants wishes, draws love, promises long life, water element
LEMONGRASS – repels spite, bad neighbors, increases passion, banish sad memories & past failures, removes stagnation, helps you or another to move forward with life, attracts unexpected money or resources, air element
LILAC – domestic happiness, brings you the home you want, encourages and blesses permanent relationships, frives away unfriendly spirits, removes malevolence from the home, water element
LILY – encourages spiritual powers, brings and keep happy marriage and permanent relationships, great for mothers and mothering spells, solving mysteries and crimes, anti-ghosts, purification, water element
return happiness, pregnancy, first love, gentle love, improves memory and focus, fairy magic, air element
MAGNOLIA – beauty, sensuality, love of nature, nobility and idealism, fidelity and lasting love, earth element
MARIGOLD – protections, prophetic dreams, legal matters, increases psychic powers, growing love, marriage, money, fire element
MINT – money, love, increasing sexual desire, healing, banishing, malevolence, travel, protection whilst travelling, against road rage and accidents, refreshing, air element
MYRRH – protection, banishing negativity, healing, spirituality; use to begin again after a difficult loss, excellent for post-redundancy and retirement spells, for those who work in alternative therapies, spells against prejudice or war, all blessings, water element
NETTLE – the ultimate herbs of protection of the home and family, banishing negativity, for healing, passion, good in protective mixes, charms and bags, fire element
OLIVE – peace, mending of quarrels, forgiveness (eps, of our own mistakes) abundance, healing, fertility, fire element
ORANGE – marriage, fertility, abundance, health, passion, luck and money, developing creative talents, personal fulfillment, success, fire element
ORRIS ROOT – love, protection, divination, positive change, prosperity, good as a fixative, water element
PARSLEY – passion, physical, emotional and psychic protection, anti-bullying, divination, purification, good luck, abundance, removes bad luck, air element
PATCHOULI – fragrance of the Earth and Earth energies, attracts money and money-making opportunities, healing the environment, stability to business ventures, use for spells for sacred or committed sexual relationships and for physical strength, earth element
PEPPERMINT – purification, energy, love, healing, increases psychic powers, cleansing and stirring of fresh energies, protection, banishing spells, attracts good fortune & money, increases passion, improves mental acuity, use to see through con artists, fraudsters and illusion, air/fire elements
PINE – healing, fertility, returns hostility to sender, drives away all harm, resist psychic attack, purifies just about anything, good against liars, uncovers truth, (esp. truths about baby matters, birth or new beginnings), inspiration and illumination, fame, courage and prosperity, air/earth element
POPPY – peace, pleasure, increasing imaginative and creative gifts, quiet sleep, remembering ancestors, water element
ROSE – The ultimate love herb for all matters to do with love, passion, sexual and sensuality and relationships. Also very good for spells involving the elderly, the classic or ancestors. Water element
RED – love forever, commitment in love and fidelity, health
PINK – feminine, gentle love
WHITE – secrets, secret love
YELLOW – repels jealousy, brings and older love or love in later years
WILD ROSE/DOG ROSE – identifying a secret admirer, holiday or long-distance romance
ROSEMARY – bringing lovers together, passion, mental powers, memory, concentration, good for tests and exams, learning new things, justice, career success, banishing negativity, purification, healing, sleep, preserves youthfulness, money, good luck, fire element
SAGE – protection, long life, good health, wisdom, granting wishes, improves memory, justice, prosperity, leadership, anti-bullying, career success, healing, renovation, acquiring knowledge, air element
SANDALWOOD – protection, healing, spirituality, contact with guardian angels, passion, wealth, enhances sexual magnetism, commitment in love, deflects anger, criticism and spiteful words, enhances self-esteem and positive body image, water/air element
TARRAGON – associatd with dragons and serpent Goddesses, courage, new beginnings, shedding the redundant, prosperity, career, regeneration, focus, air/fire element
THYME – health, healing, prophetic dreams, overcomes misfortune, luck, increases psychic powers, improves memory, purification, cleansing, courage, long-term prosperity, drives away fear and danger, anti-bullying, luck tests and exams, water element
VANILLA – love, passion, mental powers, fidelity, marriage vows and renewal of vows, money, wellbeing, health and harmony, preserving youthfulness, water element
VIOLET – restoring trust, fulfilling modest ambitions, keeping secrets and secret love, use in charm bags or infusions with sugar for love, water element


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Her recent highlights include performances Mau Lagi at Lost Generation Space (Malaysia); Madness = Reason at Exist in '08, Judith Wright Centre (Brisbane) and static installation for The Artist Citizen at Metro Arts (Brisbane). As an Artist in Resident for the Jatiwangi Arts Festival (Indonesia) and State Library of Queensland (Brisbane) she oversaw a community lantern-making project with children and villagers. Most recently, Spence is Artist in Residence at Macleay Island State School for Arts Queensland and Education Queensland.
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'Cougar Town' Season 2 Finale Recap
Most people who watched tonight's season finale of 'Cougar Town' are fans of the show and have been watching all season, so the observation I'm about to make isn't going to come as a big surprise: Somehow, a show about a bunch of neighbors hanging out and drinking wine has actually managed to develop some pretty interesting stories.
Sure, last season there were some story arcs, namely Jules and Grayson getting together while Bobby worked out his feelings for his ex-wife. But for the latter half of season one and the first half of season two, the show was just trying to get its footing after shifting formats.
But as we close out the second season, you can see that some interesting storylines are setting themselves up for season three. So, while the Cul-de-Sac Crew might be gathering in Jules' kitchen with a few bottles of wine next season, there will be some fun stuff going on in between those visits.
First, before we start... nice job with having Dani Pudi playing Abed in that scene outside the Subway. Pudi is just looking around like Abed would, taking in the scene just like he was describing to Jeff Winger in 'Community's' 'My Dinner With Andre' take-off. I had known about this crossover for a while, so it wasn't a huge surprise for me, but it must have been a pleasant sight for most, as it was kept largely quiet. After seeing Dan Byrd and Busy Philipps cameo on the 'Community' finale and now Pudi on 'Cougar Town,' I hope to see more of this kind of stuff. TV shows like these need all the promotion they can get, and if the producers aren't going to do it with fun stuff like this, who will?
Secondly, great to see Sam Lloyd as Ted Buckland -- or "The Buck" as he's trying to get people in Hawaii to call him. I was surprised to see him show up throughout the episode, being Travis's depressing muse as he tries to tell Jules and Bobby that Hawaii is where he wants to be. His ability to make any song depressing was so Ted, and it was hilarious. I decided to try not to think of a world where Ted Buckland exists but 'Scrubs' reruns are shown on the TV and just enjoy his appearance.
I interviewed Lloyd for The AV Club, talking about Ted and his other roles, and what struck me was how depressed he'd get playing Ted. Well, tonight, he was only slightly less sweaty and pathetic in Hawaii as he was at Sacred Heart. At the very least, he was able to work in a 'Scrubs' reference, when he mentioned that his girlfriend Gooch ran away with the infamously high-strung Hooch. "That Hooch is crazy!" he said.
Ok, back to the stories. We know why Trav is in Hawaii, beyond Laurie putting the idea in his head: no matter what he said, he's doing it to run away from the pain of being rejected by Kirsten. And no matter how much Jules tried to convince Trav to not throw away his education like both his parents did, the only person who was going to convince him to return was Laurie again. She knew it, and she knew he'd hate her for playing on his emotions to get him to return.
Laurie's logic was sound: he can't live his life running away from someone, or running towards someone. It's something that most people don't learn until well after they're 19, so Trav will thank Laurie in the long run. We don't really see the moment where Travis decides to return, but there was no way he was going to spend time with Ted in Hawaii.
Then we have Jules and Grayson. We know he wants kids, but Jules doesn't, especially after this drama. Jules tried "The Chicago Way" to defuse the conversation -- deflect by suggesting they move in together -- but that didn't work; neither did their decision to "put the baby in the suitcase" and just act and talk sexy. But leave it to "The Buck" to set Jules straight - "If they're the one, they're willing to go on any adventure with you." So, that likely means we're going to see a lot going on between Jules and Grayson next season, namely a) living together, b) marriage, c) another kid. Of course, that order can change, especially because Jules forgot her birth control in Florida, despite her morning routine song being in everyone's head.
Finally, despite the fulfilling bromance between Bobby and Andy, we know that Bobby is lonely, and no matter what he did in Hawaii, he knew that doing sporty with Ellie and pampering with Andy is no way to spend his time in such a romantic spot. What was surprising was how nice Ellie was to Bobby, despite the likelihood that he used her toothbrush. But remember, vacation Ellie isn't the lame stick-in-the-mud she is at home.
Could these stories have been told in a half-hour? Sure. But you don't take the cast and crew all the way to Hawaii to do a half-hour episode. The beauty of 'Cougar Town' is that silly banter about how Hawaii is the name of the state and its biggest island can take up the slack for when time needs to be filled. There are many other comedies (cough'TheOffice'cough) that struggle when they're asked to do that. But it was fun to watch and the locations made me want to fly to Hawaii tomorrow. Not a bad way to close the season, huh?
More fun stuff:
-- I didn't realize that Subway is so entrenched in its product placement on the show that the storefront is part of the outdoor set now. It's just weird to see it.
-- Tom is worming his way into the Crew slowly but surely, first as an inter-house gopher paid in head pats, then as a guy who follows all of them to Hawaii but stays largely in everyone's peripheral vision until the very end. I wonder if, when they ran into him at the end of the episode, they realized they'd been seeing him the entire weekend and just didn't realize it.
-- Of course Jules would have a Hawaiian version of Big Carl. "Wasn't that the candle holder from the room?" Why big glass jokes continue to make me laugh is beyond me.
-- 'Condom Hunt' would make for a great reality show, wouldn't it?
-- Ellie's not always nice on vacation, as Grayson found out when she smashed his ukelele.
We're not going to see 'Cougar Town' next year until 'Dancing With The Stars' ends, so we've got a while before it comes back. But that just gives Bill Lawrence and Kevin Biegel more time to figure out where to take this show. Right now, it looks like it's on an upward trajectory, so there's a lot of hope going into season three.
'Cougar Town' airs Wednesdays at 9:30PM on ABC.
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Personal:Son of Daryl Clark and Leslie Goodwin Born on Nov. 9, 1992 in Philadelphia, PA ... Majoring in History


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BASBAS, Maria P.
Re: Appeal; Rehabilitation Leave
Maria P. Basbas, Master Teacher II,. District of San Fabian I, San Fabian Pangasinan, appeals the Opinion dated December 6, 2001 of the Civil Service Commission Regional Office (CSCRO) No. I, San Fernando City, La Union, relative to her entitlement to rehabilitation leave benefits.
Pertinent portion of Basbas' letter-appeal dated January 18, 2002, which was received by the Commission on February 4, 2002, reads, as follows:
"May I have the honor to appeal from your good office regarding with my application for payment of my sick leave of absence from August 27, 2001 up to September 21, 2001 for the account of my operation on multiple gall bladder stones which was denied by our school Superintendent JULIANA B. LAOAG thru the Office of the Civil Service Commission headed by Director LORENZO S. DANIPOG, Region I, San Fernando City as per Omnibus Rule on leave, for Sec. 55 Rehabilitation leave for job-related injuries evidenced by medical certificate and other necessary documents as hereto attached showing that my wound/injury incurred during my performance of duty;"
On the other hand, pertinent portions of the CSCRO No. 1 Opinion dated December 6, 2001, read as follows:
"It was embodied in your letter that you are requesting for clarification as to the payment of your sick leave of absence from August 27, 2001 to September 21, 2001 on account of your operation on multiple gall bladder stones.
"You mentioned that your operation on multiple gall bladder stones was incurred in the performance of your duty as shown by medical certificates and other expenses attached to the said letter-request. Thus, you claimed that you are entitled to the payment of sick leave of absence from August 27, 2001 to September 21, 2001 pursuant to Section 55, Rehabilitation leave for job-related injuries.
"In the 1st indorsement dated October 23, 2001, Superintendent Juliana B. Laoag holds a contrary view that illness incurred was not due to wound or injury but sickness with long term development not necessarily as a result of performing official duty.
x x x
"x x x this Office opines that you are entitled to the payment of your sick leave of absence if you have available sick leave credits as may be certified by the head of the HRMO in your division office. This is based on the presumption that you were on leave with pay, if not your absences from August 27, 2001 to September 21, 2001 due to operation or medical treatment shall be deducted from your salary. In such case you are not entitled to the benefits during the period of your medical treatment and recuperation as provided under Sec. 55 of Omnibus Rules on Leave since your illness cannot be considered as work/job related injuries."
In a Memorandum dated April 3, 2002, the Commission requested Regional Director Lorenzo S. Danipog of CSCRO No. I to submit his comment on said appeal and to transmit the complete records of the case. Director Danipog complied with the same in his letter dated May 3, 2002, relevant portion of which reads, as follows:
"Please be informed that this Office adopts its opinion dated December 6, 2001, denying Ms. Basbas' entitlement to rehabilitation leave benefits during the period of her medical treatment and recuperation pursuant to provisions under Sec. 55 of the Omnibus Rules on Leave."
Records show that Basbas was admitted as a patient at the Specialist Group Hospital and Trauma Center, Tapuac District, Dagupan City, from August 28, 2001 to September 1, 2001 for treatment of Chronic Cholecystitis caused by multiple gall bladder stones. She underwent Cholecystectomy or surgery for removal of the gall bladder stones on August 29, 2001. As a result of said major operation, she incurred absences from August 27, 2001 to September 21, 2001. Subsequently, in a letter dated October 17, 2001, addressed to the School Division Superintendent, Division of Pangasinan II, she filed a claim with the Office of the District Supervisor, San Fabian District I, for rehabilitation leave benefits covering the period from August 27 to September 21, 2001. Said letter-request was referred by Josefina B. Lomandas, Officer-in-Charge of San Fabian District I, to Division Superintendent Juliana B. Laoag, Division of Pangasinan II, who in turn endorsed the letter-request to the Director of the CSC-Urdaneta Field Office, Urdaneta City, through her 1st Indorsement dated October 23, 2001. In the said indorsement, Superintendent Laoag requested clarification on Basbas entitlement to rehabilitation leave benefits and further noted that the illness incurred by Basbas was not due to "sickness with long term development not necessarily as a result of her performing official duty." The CSC-Urdaneta Field Office, through a letter dated November 9, 2001 and signed by Officer-in-Charge Jose M. Agbayani, Jr. referred Basbas letter-request and other pertinent documents to CSCRO No. I for appropriate action. On December 6, 2001, CSCRO No. I rendered its opinion on the matter by ruling that the illness suffered by Basbas is not a work or job-related injury and therefore this precludes her from being entitled to rehabilitation leave benefits. Based on the said opinion, Superintendent Laoag then denied payment of said benefits to Basbas. Hence, this appeal.
The sole issue to be resolved in the instant appeal is whether Basbas is entitled to rehabilitation leave benefits during the period of her medical treatment for Chronic Cholecystitis or multiple gall bladder stones.
Pertinent thereto is Section 55 of the Omnibus Rules on Leave (as amended by CSC Memorandum Circular Nos. 41 s. 1998 and 14 s. 1999) which provides, as follows:
"Sec. 55. Rehabilitation leave for job-related injuries. Applications of officials and employees for leave of absence on account of wounds or injuries incurred in the performance of duty must be made on the prescribed form, supported by the proper medical certificate and evidence showing that the wounds or injuries were incurred in the performance of duty. The head of department/agency concerned shall direct that absence of an employee during his period of disability thus occasioned shall be on full pay, but not to exceed six (6) months. He shall also authorize the payment of medical attendance, necessary transportation, subsistence and hospital fees of the injured person. Absence in the case contemplated shall not be charged against sick leave or vacation leave, if there are any."
Based on the aforementioned provision, in order for an employee to be entitled to rehabilitation leave benefits, it is important to determine whether the wounds or injuries suffered were incurred in the performance of duty. In Basbas case, she suffered Chronic Cholecystitis, which required a Cholecystectomy, a surgical procedure for the removal of gall bladder. For Basbas to be entitled to rehabilitation leave benefits under Section 55 of the Omnibus Rules on Leave, it is essential to determine the relation of Cholecystitis to her work as a teacher.
For clarity, Cholecystitis is a disorder marked by inflammation of the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ that stores bile salts until they are needed to help digest fatty foods, that is often caused by the presence of gall bladder stones or gallstones. A gallstone is a solid crystal deposit that forms in the gallbladder. Gallstones may be caused by a combination of factors, including inherited body chemistry, body weight, gallbladder motility (movement), and perhaps, diet. Moreover, low-fiber, high-cholesterol diets, and diets high in starchy foods have been suggested as contributing to gallstone formation. Men and women who are overweight and pregnant women are found to be more at risk in developing gallstones. Cholecystectomy or the surgical removal of the gall bladder and gallstones is the most common treatment of said disease.
It must be noted that Cholecystitis is not listed as an occupational disease under the Amended Rules on Employees Compensation. Furthermore, the issue whether said illness is service or work-related will depend upon the peculiarities of each case. As ruled by the Commission in the case of Maranan, Margaret, CSC Resolution No. 01-1532 dated September 13, 2001:
"x x x There can be no hard and fast rule in determining whether or not a sickness is work related. It is up to the applicant for rehabilitation leave to show a reasonable work-connection in his illness and if there is no work connection in the sickness, he must show proof that the risk of contracting the illness is increased by the working conditions. He who alleges the fact has the burden of proving it and a mere allegation is not evidence." (Emphasis supplied)
Be it emphasized that in her letter-appeal, Basbas did not give any justification or proof to show that the illness she suffered is service or work-related. There was even no proof or evidence to show that working conditions increased the risks of her illness. In essence, she merely based her claim for rehabilitation leave benefits solely on the fact that the illness occurred during her employment and nothing more. In contrast, there is a view to the effect that said illness is caused by factors attributable to the patient, to include but not limited to, food intake. Suffice it to say, she failed to establish even a semblance of connection between her illness and her occupation. Therefore, the Commission concurs in the Opinion of the CSCRO No. I that she is not entitled to rehabilitation leave benefits.
Thus, as further elucidated by the Commission in the Maranan case:
"While the rehabilitation leave is a social legislation designed to give relief to employees, it is not the intention of the Commission to include in its coverage all injuries and illness which might be acquired by the employee in the course of the employment, but only those which were incurred in the performance of duty. x x x In evaluating the entitlement of an employee to rehabilitation leave, the Commission must not only decide from a sympathetic point of view but must consider proven facts pertaining to the relation of the injury and the work of an employee. To be entitled to the same, there must be evidence to show that the illness was incurred in the performance of duty or that it is service or work connected."
WHEREFORE, the appeal of Maria P. Basbas is hereby DISMISSED for lack of merit. Accordingly, the Opinion dated December 6, 2001 of the Civil Service Regional Office No. I, San Fernando City, La Union, that Maria Basbas illness (Cholecystitis) is not a work or job-related injury to entitle her to rehabilitation leave benefits, is hereby AFFIRMED.
Quezon City, DEC 17 2002
Attested by:
FPG/ RTM/ X4/ X15 (10)/rco /rad95
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Gloucestershire's Prince Harry best-looking red head male according to poll
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Gloucestershire's own party prince, and brave soldier, Prince Harry has been voted the world's best red-haired man.
And top of the pops among Titian-haired women is Australian film star Nicole Kidman according to a poll conducted by the British heart Foundation to mark it's annual fundraiser, 'Ramp up the Red', where the British public are asked to fundraise by wearing red to join the fight against coronary heart disease, the UK's single biggest killer.
When asked to choose their favourite fiery-haired stars, those polled from the South West rated the following men as the 10 most attractive:
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2. Michael Fassbender
3. Damian Lewis from Homeland
4. Benedict Cumberbatch
5. Greg Rutherford, Olympian Gold Medallist
6. Eddie Redmayne
7. Simon Pegg
8. Rupert Grint
9. Paul Scholes
10. Jake Wood
The most attractive auburn-haired women were as follows:
1. Nicole Kidman
2. Isla Fisher
3. Alyson Hannigan
4. Nicola Roberts from Girls Aloud
5. Ginger Spice/ Geri Halliwell, of the Spice Girls
6. Marcia Cross, Desperate Housewives
7. Julianne Moore
8. Christina Hendricks, starred as Joan from Mad Men
9. Lindsay Lohan
10. Lily Cole
Last year, the people of the South West were part of raising a grand total of over £300,000 during the BHF's red fundraiser in February.


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Koyal Group Tokyo To Focus On Asian Equities - The Koyal Group
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Tokyo based boutique equity research house Koyal Group today announced plans to focus on the Asian stock markets throughout the second and third quarters of 2013 citing investor concerns over European growth potential.
May 10, 2013 - TOKYO, Japan -- Today statement from the Asian equities researcher will come as no surprise to many investors as European stock markets are at present verging upon reaching their 2007 highs, and seen by many investment analysts to hold little potential for growth in the immediate future. The FTSE 100 Index is already trading above 6600 points, so for many growth investors this represents little value compared with the potential capital growth that could be capitalised upon within Asia at the current time.
Mr Stephen Cole, Koyal Group Director of Private Equity gave comment on today announcement saying growth fears within the wider investment community will no doubt ensure minimal progress for the European markets over this next quarter, and I along with our Head of Investment Analysis Mr Nathan Andrews, firmly believe that more safe, stable and secure investments can be found in Asia at this current time. That is not to say that there are no viable investments in Europe, because of course there area.
Mr Joseph Samuels Jnr, Head of Principle Investments at Koyal Group also commented on the announcement saying "the global investment dynamic has changed massively over these past years. It used to be that European and US blue chip stocks were where investors could rely on stability and a regular dividend, but now we have stable emerging market stocks outperforming them and paying strong dividends too, so countries like Brazil, Russia, India and especially China have become increasingly attractive to those investors with international portfolios.
It was made abundantly clear in today announcement that Koyal Group is still constantly reviewing the global markets, and will never be restricted solely to one geographic region when looking for undervalued equities, but as Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, Mr Peter Keller said today The Asian markets simply offer a better risk ratio across the board at this time, so Koyal Group will be focusing much of its efforts on looking for undervalued equities here until such time as the European markets become more attractive to us.
About The Company
Based in Tokyo, Japan, Koyal Group is a boutique equity research house and has its foundations set in personal client advisor relationships, and despite being one of the largest equity research houses in Asia we are proud to say we maintain strong interpersonal links between our clients and their allocated advisors. This along with our approach to financial analysis has meant Koyal Group has grown year after year since 2003.
Our analysts specialise in equity research, but also offer fixed income analysis for users of other instruments. Within the equities division we specialise in Technology, Financial and Industrial/ Metals research.
Essentially we seek to identify within these sectors, distressed or undervalued securities, and once we have identified a security we feel may be suitable for investment we then conduct a thorough fact finding session and employ a multitude of quantitative and qualitative calculations in order to assess whether the security is viable for recommendation to our clients.


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SAN ANTONIO – There were 15.5 seconds left in Game 5 on Monday night and the Thunder was on the verge of blowing a 13-point lead in the final five minutes against the San Antonio Spurs.
Thunder-Spurs: Only one thing is certain — Manu Ginobili missed the shot
OKC had just committed its sixth turnover of the fourth quarter, a period in which the Thunder had been outscored 14-2 in the paint to help rekindle a sellout crowd of 18,581 that suddenly was breathing fire again at the AT&T Center.
The possession at hand was not about the paint, but rather the 3-point arc.
On the court for the Spurs was Manu Ginobili, a legendary sixth man who had been thrown into the starting lineup and responded with 34 points, seven assists, six rebounds and five made 3-pointers so far in the game.
Also out there was forward Stephen Jackson, who had buried three 3-pointers himself, plus forward Boris Diaw, who also had a 3-pointer.
One more trifecta would tie the score at 106.
In the huddle during a timeout, Thunder coach Scott Brooks screamed for no easy 3s and told his players to switch defensively when the ball was near the arc.
Kawhi Leonard inbounded the ball to Jackson out top. Thabo Sefolosha started out defending Ginobili in the right corner, but Durant picked up Ginobili after he sprinted along the baseline to the opposite side of the court, where Tim Duncan stood ready to set a screen.
Ginobili ducked behind Duncan and tried to maneuver his way back toward the left corner, where Durant stood waiting. Ginobili passed the ball to Duncan, then quickly returned to retrieve the ball from Duncan, who set one final screen as Durant and Serge Ibaka tried their best to contest the shot.
Ginobili let it fly from the left wing with 4.9 seconds left. The ball hit the heel of the rim and deflected off Leonard's fingertips out of bounds in the right corner with 3.3 seconds left.
From there, the Thunder secured the 108-103 victory with two Durant free throws with 0.8 left.
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Cracking the Cream with Homogenized Coconut Milk in Cans
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Posted 21 March 2011 - 05:59 AM
How do you do it, Jenni?
Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:07 AM
I'm intrigued as to why you want to separate your coconut milk. D'you mind explaining ? I'm often using it in a context where I cook it till the 'fat floats free' on a sauce, just the same way we often do with a tomato sauce, and I think that means I'm seeing the oil separated. It's not clear to me how your 'oil' and 'solids' correspond to the (clear, watery) liquid and the 'solid' puck I find when I open a can.
QUIET! People are trying to pontificate.
Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:28 AM
There are a few different ways to do it: long simmering and then separating off or frying over high heat and then, when it cracks, adding the paste. I've never been particularly satisfied with either: simmering takes too long and the frying spatters hot cream all over the place. Gotta be a better way!
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Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:30 AM
You are making a Thai dish where the coconut cream is cooked with spices till it separates, no? I have to say that I do not know much about Thai cuisine! In all the dishes I use coconut milk, the milk is not supposed to separate out. So, my suggestion is only to find a non homogenised can, or to make your own. It's not hard, honest!
ETA: Ok, so you answered that question!
Edited by Jenni, 21 March 2011 - 07:39 AM.
Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:32 AM
You are making a Thai dish where the coconut cream is cooked with spices till it separates, no?
Actually, no! That's precisely what one doesn't want to do: you're boiling the paste in the cream until the cream separates. Instead, you want to separate out the oil and fry the paste in that.
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Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:36 AM
Way back, after returning from the trip, I did a comparison between the different brands of canned coconut milk, and I like the Chaokaoh (sp?) brand best - when you leave it undisturbed, it separates quite nicely - in fact, if you let it sit long enough, the top inch or two becomes thick like sour cream works great for stir frying the curry paste before adding the rest of the coconut milk. So I buy a bunch of cans at a time in Chinatown where they're really cheap, and then just keep rotating the stock, letting the cans sit. When I start running low I'll get some more, so I'm never out of "old cans".
You can also buy coconut cream in cans (the cream is the green can, adn teh brown can is the milk). That's really good for drizzling in at the end, or if you have a lot of curry to make then you don't have to worry about getting separated cans.
Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:37 AM
Oh, i've always wondered why it was done! So basically you make your own coconut oil. That used to be done (in the same way) in South Indian houses, but I think most people buy coconut oil now
I'm teasing you, of course, I wish I could be more helpful. But maybe you could buy a block of creamed coconut and do it? I find that creamed coconut separates into solid white bit and translucent fatty bit, so it would definitely not be homogenised.
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Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:39 AM
When I buy coconut milk, the inside of the can is separated into a very thick top part (almost solid) and a watery bottom part. Is this what you are referring to, or a further separation of the top part?
Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:50 AM
The other stuff is created by grating, soaking, and squeezing out the liquid from the meat. That liquid then separates into the cream and the milk. When you buy a can of "milk," you're getting a combination of cream and milk that, over time, will separate.
However, like dairy cream, coconut cream consists of both fat and other stuff. To fry curry paste, you want the oil to separate from that stuff, called "cracking the coconut." (That can obviously also refer to breaking the shell.) It's a very important step -- see this book for example -- that's often left out of Westernized cookbooks.
If you make it yourself (click for a topic about doing so), the cream separates very quickly and easily, and it's much oilier and thicker than the stuff at the top of the can.
Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:57 AM
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Posted 21 March 2011 - 07:58 AM
Could you just use a good quality coconut oil to fry the paste?
Yeah, I think that's the next likely step. May need to head over to the West African store this week....
Posted 21 March 2011 - 08:16 AM
Or any store with South Asian goods...if it's not in the food oil section, look under haircare! Seriously, many South Asians use it to oil their hair.
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Posted 21 March 2011 - 03:02 PM
I just leave it in the mwave to cool and the thicker stuff will float to the top and I can pour the thinner stuff out through the spout from the bottom.
The Philippine market sells a separator for coconut milk that is just like one of the plastic fat separators that has a spout in the center of the bottom that opens and closes and is similar to
THIS ONE but is not made by Amco.
I use a lot of coconut oil and have written about it in other threads. I use only the organic, virgin coconut oil and my favorite brand is
I go through one of these 54 ounce tubs in three months.
I buy it from Amazon via the "Subscribe and Save" program.
Edited by andiesenji, 21 March 2011 - 03:11 PM.
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Posted 21 March 2011 - 03:04 PM
Posted 21 March 2011 - 03:33 PM
Would save heating the cream to separate the oil.
Posted 21 March 2011 - 03:44 PM
But back when I was trying to make sure I'd made things by the book a couple times before I go my own way I noticed that all brands of coconut cream I could find contained stabilizers, while many brands of coconut milk do not. For example, the most recommended brand of coconut milk available in the US, Chaokoh, includes carboxymethylcellulose in its cream but not milk. After burning the cream a couple times I realized it is better to use the thick, top part of the milk for the initial cracking step, but add coconut cream later on for richness (including a trendy, swirled dollop just before serving).
That being said, the oil is much easier, and David Thompson even says "if using canned, add a little oil when frying the paste: this will replicate separated coconut cream." I kind of do the opposite--start with coconut oil and add a little coconut cream after the paste starts to become fragrant, as the taste of the coconut solids cooked at frying temperature adds something.
Andie makes me want to find a microwaveable fat separator, though.
Posted 21 March 2011 - 03:48 PM
Chris, is this thread an attempt at putting off the inevitable purchase of a centrifuge? If so, just do it.
I wish I were that wily.
Posted 21 March 2011 - 03:53 PM
Posted 23 March 2011 - 09:24 AM
I have a set of Viking cookware that I normally use except when cooking green curry. Whenever I tried to use the Viking stuff, the coconut would seriously spatter before getting hot enough to break. Out of frustration I went back to an old Analon non-stick pan and the spattering issue was solved. I could get the heat up and break out the oil without wearing half of the coconut milk.
Posted 27 March 2011 - 04:56 PM
I don't think you can ever properly "crack" canned coconut cream. I've tried.
Really, this is your best bet...:
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Pay monthly contract
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- You will be tied into a contract for 12, 18 or 24 months.
- A call and text allowance per month is usually included in your monthly tariff, making it the best value option if you use your mobile phone a lot.
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- Mobile phone calls are generally cheaper than with the pay as you go option.
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- No credit checks.
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- Payment is made with a top-up credit voucher or with a credit or debit card registered to your mobile phone number.
- There is usually a limited choice of services, and handsets are generally more expensive than those included with mobile phone contracts.
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- Mobile phone call charges tend to be higher than with a pay monthly contract.
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A mobile phone tariff is is the package you receive for the money you pay either on a monthly contract or on a pay-as-you go basis. Usually a tariff will include a certain number of call minutes and texts and will also set out rates for anything not included in your monthly allowance.
Always read the small print as different mobile phone networks have different inclusion and exclusion clauses for allowances, so make sure you know exactly what's included in your plan. Companies may charge you extra if you use voicemail or receive itemised bills and 'peak periods' may vary from network to network.
So-called freephone numbers (e.g. 0800 numbers) are often chargeable at a standard national rate when you call from a mobile phone and numbers beginning 09 are always premium rate services.
What are my choices of mobile phone handset?
Mobile phones come in many shapes and sizes with varying amounts of special features, including cameras, video recorders, music players and radio, web browsers, 3G and Bluetooth. Go for a mobile phone model you like and can use easily. Here are the main options:
- Clamshells, flip or fold mobile phones: a compact mobile phone that fits into a small pocket or handbag. The screen and keypad are protected when the mobile phone is closed. To use it, just flip it open.
- Classic or candybar mobile phones: No hinges or sliding parts, this rectangular mobile phone has the screen and buttons exposed so you need to lock the screen when you're not using it.
- Twist mobile phones: Simply swivel the cover round to reveal the keypad.
- Smart phones: Loaded with the latest technology and advanced PDA type functions, you get a large but powerful mobile phone that's also compatible with your PC. Consequently, it's more expensive and costs a lot to replace.
- Slider mobile phones: This mobile phone is compact when closed, but slide up the cover and you have a larger screen and keypad, making it easier to use than some of the tiny candybar models.
How does mobile phone messaging work?
If you're not in a position to talk on your mobile phone, messaging is a simple and discreet alternative - and there are several ways to do it.
- Instant Messaging (IM): Real-time conversation with one or more of your contacts. IM allows you to see who's available to chat - and who's unavailable, as in if they're busy or offline. Most mobile phone operators offer instant messaging software that can be used at very low cost over 3G enabled networks. You can also download IM clients from the application stores on all major mobile platforms.
- SMS (short messaging service): The standard text message service. If your mobile phone is switched off or out of range, messages are stored in your message inbox.
- MMS (multimedia messaging service): Allows you to send sound, images and video, as well as text. It's also possible to send MMS messages from a mobile phone to an email address. Unlike SMS, there are no size limits, but large messages require a 3G network to transmit.
- Email: If you're on a 3G mobile phone network you can send and receive emails.
What sort of games can I play on my mobile phone?
Most mobile phones now come with a number of standard or "preinstalled" games, from classics such as Sudoku to advanced 3D titles. 3G technology, with its remote web access capability, allows you to download hundreds of games from the internet at the press of a button. You can also play online with friends and other players around the world.
How do I listen to music on my mobile phone?
Mobile phones with built-in MP3 players allow you to download music and ringtones from the internet to listen to on your phone. You can also transfer songs stored on your PC to your phone.
Most MP3-enabled mobile phones have a reasonable amount of built-in memory, and using an external mobile phone memory card will give you even more room to save your favourite tracks. Memory cards can be slotted into your PC to upload and download tracks.
Many mobile phones also come with built-in FM radio. The phone scans the airwaves for the strongest signal, mostly using headphones that are supplied with the handset. Newer mobile phones also feature the Radio Data System (RDS), which displays the name of the station you're listening to.
What do I need to know about camera phones?
Mobile phones are becoming more like digital cameras with flash, autofocus, digital and optical zooms, timers and many more advanced options. Many new mobile phones also come with removable memory that lets you store hundreds of photos and video clips and some come with special software so you can easily download your photos to your computer.
Picture resolution is improving all the time, with eight-megapixel camera phones commonplace with top end of the mobile phones offering image quality which rivals a digital camera. Some mobile phones come with VGA front-facing cameras, allowing you to make video calls too.
How do I send and store pictures on my mobile phone?
There are a number of different ways to save and share pictures from your mobile phone. Here are the main options:
- External memory cards can be slotted into compatible computers so you can download photos from your mobile phone to your PC. They provide extra storage space in addition to your mobile phone's built-in memory.
- MMS allows you to send photos and short video clips from your mobile phone, although large messages require a 3G network.
- Bluetooth. If you have Bluetooth on your mobile phone and are within range of another Bluetooth device (usually about 10 metres) you can switch it on and send pictures, videos and other important information to other mobile phones for free.
- 3G. Many mobile phone networks offer a web-based storage facility that lets you upload your pictures and data from your phone and manage them online, mostly for free.
- 'Moblogging' (mobile blogging) involves posting images and text into an online blog using your mobile phone rather than a computer.
- Software. Some mobile phones come with special software allowing you to download photos and videos quickly and easily. You'll need to install the software onto your PC first.
Can I use my mobile phone to make videos?
Most camera phones also have built-in video recording capabilities, allowing you to record video clips. The length of clip you can record varies according to how much memory you have left and what setting you are you using - the higher the resolution (image quality), the more memory it will use.
Newer mobile phones support video calling, which allows you to have face to face conversations with your family and friends rather than just hearing their voice.
What is 3G?
3G, the 'Third Generation' of mobile phones, is technology that allows you to experience:
- video conferencing
- live video and audio streaming
- downloadable video of entertainment, news, current affairs and sport content
- video messaging
- global positioning (sat nav) systems
It also allows you to keep up with your emails, shop, download music and videos, play games online and chat in real time on your mobile phone.
What is mobile TV?
It's now possible for TV broadcasts to be streamed live to your mobile phone. Thanks to advances in mobile phone technology, accompanied by handsets with large screens and stereo sound, mobile TV is becoming increasingly accessible. It means you can watch live sport, breaking news, music videos or your favourite soap, as well as choose from a wide variety of entertainment channels and a large selection of movies.
Mobile TV relies on 3G technology or DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting-Handheld). DVB-H has been selected by the EU as the mobile TV standard and offers a smoother, clearer picture than 3G streaming. Prices vary across the networks, but for a package that gives you unlimited viewing of over 20 channels, you can expect to pay around £10 a month.
What sort of mobile phone accessories can I buy?
If you want to customise your mobile phone handset, there are a number of different ways you can do it.
- Cases and faceplates: Swap covers, add belt clips and leather cases to protect your mobile phone from scratches.
- Wallpapers and themes: Add the picture of your choice to your mobile phone screen, either as a background image or a screensaver. Themes allow you to even change the look of the icons, fonts and other items on the user interface.
- Go hands free: Headsets come with a microphone that rests close to your mouth or an earbud-style unit that places the microphone either on the cord or above the earpiece itself. A variety of wireless Bluetooth headsets are also available for your mobile phone.
- Mobile car kit options include personal hands free kits, plug-in sets that connect via a cigarette lighter, and fully installed kits that must be installed by an engineer as they are wired into your car. In this instance, your mobile phone is charged on the move and normally connected to your stereo speakers.
- Ringtones: From chart toppers to TV themes, download a monophonic or high-quality polyphonic ringtone for free or a small charge - usually for £1. You can also assign specific rings to different contacts so you know who's calling without checking your mobile phone.
Is mobile phone insurance worth getting?
It could be, as thousands of mobile phones are lost or stolen every year. However, before you buy mobile phone insurance, check the policy to see exactly what you are covered for, what the excess is and whether you are covered away from home.
You also need to look at whether the replacement phone you will get if yours is lost, stolen or damaged will be brand new or refurbished. If you get mobile phone insurance from your network operator you should get a new phone within 24 hours of yours being lost, damaged or stolen, but there are alternatives offering more comprehensive cover than those provided by operators.
It's worth bearing in mind that without insurance you will need to pay the full cost of a replacement if something happens to your mobile phone.
How can I get cheap international calls from my mobile phone?
Making calls and sending messages from mobile phones while abroad, or calling someone abroad on a UK mobile, can be very expensive. Before you call abroad, check the call rates to avoid getting any nasty surprises.
If you want to use your mobile phone abroad, you need to check what your mobile operator charges for international roaming, and if you're not happy see what alternatives your network offers.
All UK mobile phone operators offer a range of tariffs, particularly around holiday times when special offers are often available. If this still isn't suitable, look into switching operator. If you travel frequently, consider switching from pay as you go to a monthly contract. This may offer cheaper roaming rates.
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'Third generation' mobile phone technology gives mobile phone users faster access to the internet. It makes it easy to enjoy many high-quality interactive experiences, including live streaming video, multiplayer gaming and online, and real-time instant messaging.
Technology designed specifically for short-range wireless communications over 10 metres or less.
Instant Messaging (IM)
A form of real-time communication which allows you to chat with other mobile phone users using text, pictures, as well as audio and video clips. Whatever you type is seen by the recipient as soon as you send it.
A programming language used to create mobile games as well as websites that is known for its versatility across a wide range of mobile devices.
Optical zoom
Mobile phones featuring optical zoom produce photos of very high quality. Optical zoom uses lenses to enlarge as you zoom in the same way a traditional camera does. This means that the image is a true image as opposed to a stretched image.
Pay as you go (pre-pay plans)
A way to pay for your mobile phone without getting tied into a contract. You buy the mobile phone handset up front and pay for calls, texts and internet in advance with a top-up credit voucher or credit or debit card.
A very popular music file format.
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
A way of sending text, sound and images from one mobile phone to another without a limit on file size, although large files require a 3G network.
Short Messaging Service (SMS)
The standard text message service, SMS allows mobile phone users to send and receive short messages of up to 160 characters.
Video calling
This allows you to see as well as speak to your friends and family.
VGA resolution
VGA resolution is an analogue graphics display system used by some camera phones. Because it's inferior to digital, the picture quality isn't as good.