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Nov 22, 2009 at 8:26 am #1242383
John GBPL Member
@johng10Locale: Mid-Atlantic via Upstate NY
I'm thinking of moving to a tarp, and need some advice.
My understanding is that most people use a bivy with a tarp for the following reasons:
1. Cuts down on wind blowing through the sleeping bag/quilt fabric
2. Eliminates the need to tuck/strap the quilt to prevent heat loss when you move in your sleep
3. Eliminates problems with rain splatter
But using the Bivy has the following disadvantages:
A. Much harder to get in/out of than a quilt alone
B. Lot's of condensation in a humid environment
So, I'm wondering if the following strategy would serve the same puposes with less weight, and more convenience:
i. Use a slightly larger tarp, and stake the windward side to the ground
ii. Use a slightly wider quilt so the edges don't lift off the ground and allow heat to escape when you move in your sleep
Is there something I'm missing ?
Thanks.Nov 22, 2009 at 8:46 am #1547166
DougBPL Member
For hotter, more humid climes, MLD makes a bug bivy. All mesh, hooks up into your MLD tarp (or any tarp with hooks along the underside of the bivy). So more solid bivy for cooler temps, bug bivy for hotter temps.
I have both as I'm one of the people who can't get past the "creepy crawlie" thing. Others can, and would do like you suggest.Nov 22, 2009 at 8:50 am #1547167
Daniel BenthalMember
@dbthalLocale: Mid-Coast Maine
This forum is wonderful because of the great insights we get from experienced backpackers from all over the world. However, one potential downfall is the conditions we actually backpack in don't always match the conditions (and "best" equipment) behind all posts.
In an Alpine environment in the western U.S. a small tarp and bivy is perfect since there is less rain and it can get very cool at night.
For East coast backpackers, there can be copious rain, high humidity, warm nights, and a lot of bug pressure.
For these conditions I prefer a larger tarp and bug bivy / shelter. If bug pressure is low, leave the netting behind.
DanNov 22, 2009 at 8:55 am #1547168
Adam FrizzellBPL Member
@adamfLocale: Mid-Atlantic
Hi John,
I think you're right on… a large tarp and no bivy vs. a small tarp and a bivy are pretty much 2 great options. I don't think you could go wrong with either.
A couple months ago, I started using a tarp exclusively and went with a solo-sized tarp and bivy combo. I believe this is going to offer me a handful of options in the long run:
Cool night with no precip: ditch the tarp
Light precip with no heavy winds: ditch the bivy
Heavy precip with directional rain coming at you: use both
I'm in Maryland too, so I know about our humid summers and how gross it can get. For this, you could bring the tarp and a bug bivy or MLD Serenity Shelter. You'll have the bug protection and great airflow.
I did a hike with some guys last weekend, and I had an MLD solo tarp and TiGoat bivy and another guy had an 8'x10' ID sil tarp. He pitched his tarp to the ground on the sides and it was palatial! Even if it had poured all night, he would have stayed dry. But, he did experience some condensation under that big old tarp.
I've taken my solo tarp and bivy into downpours and had no issues with condensation (even in warmer showers) or rain getting in the bivy. The highly water resistant and highly breathable fabric of my bivy (TiGoat uses Intrepid, which, as I understand it, is just a rip stop version of Momentum) kept all of it at bay.
I think if you went with a larger tarp without a bivy, a flat tarp (i.e. an 8×10 tarp) would be the way to go. Lots of pitching options to keep weather at bay. But, Maryland's (and the surrounding areas) mosquitoes in the summer are pretty nasty. I would want the bug protection.
But, again, I don't think you can go wrong with either option. Tarp camping is awesome, and I love the simplicity, the views and the connection to the place around me. Don't think I'll ever go back to a full on tent.
Best of luck!
AdamNov 22, 2009 at 11:37 am #1547195
John GBPL Member
@johng10Locale: Mid-Atlantic via Upstate NY
Is condensation inside the bivy as much of an issue in the mid-atlantic as in the mid west ? (Not as cold, but more humid).Nov 22, 2009 at 12:06 pm #1547198
Lucas BoyerBPL Member
@jhawkwxLocale: 38.97˚N, 95.26˚W
As a midwesterner, the humidity is near and dear to my heart. Well actually, it's near, but I don't know how heartfelt it is when sleeping. Keep in mind a light breeze will move a lot of water vapor away from your bivy, but a still night will create havoc. I recently used my DWR Top/Sil Bottom'ed MYOG bivy on its inaugural run here in the midwest for 6 cool fall nights. While there was no precip any night, I utilized the bivy 5 of the 6 nights to get a better feel of the conditions it would perform well in. The best performance was the nights a nice breeze was present. However, the coldest night was also the calmest night. I cowboy camped in the bivy. I wetted out my WM Ultralite by daybreak and was having cold spots from the collapse of the insulation. Some of this was probably due to my keeping my head inside the bag and breathing in to the bag, rather than outside. The top 24 inches or so of my bivy is no see um mesh and vents rather well. I have not used a quilt in the bivy, but I have used my bag like a quilt in the bivy and didn't have condensation issues. However, I wasn't breathing into the bag and light breeze stayed through the night. I would caution anyone using a bivy/tarp combo to keep the tarp "up" and not staked to the ground, unless of course a gale force wind is coming through, then you will still have adequate ventilation. Moral of the story: your experience may vary with conditions present. Calm nights in humid environs = wetness potential. I would like to hear from anyone that has comparisons of DWR ripstop against Momentum. I may construct another MYOG like mine with Momentum instead.Nov 22, 2009 at 1:10 pm #1547207
Diplomatic MikeMember
@mikefaedundeeLocale: Under a bush in Scotland
I've been using a TiGoat bivvy in temps from around
+10C to -10C, in mostly humid conditions, and not had any condensation problems.
W/B bivvys are more prone to condensation in my experience. I've used a few different fabrics, and have found Event to be the best. I've had condensation in Goretex bivvys. My ID all Event bivvy has been a fantastic buy. I've never had any condensation in it. I think the fact it is 100% Event is important in its good performance. Most bivvys have a non-breathable waterproof floor.
My winter trips are limited to weekends only, so i can't comment on long term cold weather usage. I also use a quilt nowadays, but don't think that makes any difference.Nov 23, 2009 at 8:06 am #1547352
Ken BennettMember
@ken_bennettLocale: southeastern usa
>But using the Bivy has the following disadvantages:
>A. Much harder to get in/out of than a quilt alone
>B. Lot's of condensation in a humid environment
This depends on the bivy design. My homemade bivy uses Momentum .90 top fabric, and has a huge mesh area over the head and chest. I have used it in all kinds of humid conditions and never had any condensation.
This bivy design uses a zipper that runs from the right shoulder to the left hip around the circumference. It is *very* easy to get in and out.
Finally, need to add one more to your "advantage" list: a good bivy keeps the bugs off.Nov 23, 2009 at 8:55 am #1547369
Bob BankheadBPL Member
@wandering_bobLocale: Oregon, USA
+1 for the larger FLAT tarp. Many pitch options adapts readily to varied weather/humidity conditions. I'm especially fond of the bomber flying diamond. Larger covered area = more protection, plus extra room for you and your gear. Also beneficial should you encounter an attractive and/or distressed member of the opposite gender trying to put up a damaged shelter in nasty weather.
Skip the bivy. Use a microfiber shell on your quilt or sleeping bag. It will provide good protection from both wind, condensation, silnylon overspray, and weather blowing in around the edge of the tarp.Nov 23, 2009 at 10:53 am #1547409
David OlsenSpectator
@owareLocale: Steptoe Butte
If you are getting condensation is a bivy, doing away
with the bivy will likely just move the condensation
layer deeper into the insulation of your sleeping bag.
The dew point will just move inward.
In humid climates I like a thin synthetic layer outmost
so the dew point stays in that layer and doesn't effect things so much and is fast to dry.Nov 23, 2009 at 1:20 pm #1547450
Acronym EsqBPL Member
@acronym-esqLocale: TX
"If you are getting condensation i[n] a bivy, doing away
with the bivy will likely just move the condensation
layer deeper into the insulation of your sleeping bag.
The dew point will just move inward."
This has been my (very limited) experience. Sleeping under an 8×10 tarp in very humid cool conditions caused condensation to form directly on the sleeping bag.
I have never heard of a "microfiber shell." What's that?
acronym 11/23/2009 3:19 PMNov 23, 2009 at 9:00 pm #1547624
John BrochuMember
@johnnybgood4Locale: New Hampshire
A couple of points in favor of solo size tarp bivy combo:
* A larger tarp can limit site selection in some areas.
* A solo tarp/bivy combo gives valuable experience if you ever want to move to a poncho tarp. And if you do, you already own the bivy to pair it with.
* Winds can swirl causing drafts to the bivi-less quilt system.
* A half length bivy zipper is well worth the extra ounce or so.
* A bivy offeres bug protection, and can also be used in shelters for bug protection.Dec 30, 2009 at 3:11 pm #1558125
Walter UnderwoodBPL Member
@wunderLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
I strongly recommend getting the Ryan Jordan (editor) book and reading the chapters on sleeping (including bivys) and shelter (tarps). Lots of great detail on warmth, condensation, etc.
I generally use an 8×10 tarp and a TiGoat Ptarmigan bivy. TiGoat will add a short side zip as a custom option (e-mail them). DJ thinks a side zip is not necessary, but he's glad to accommodate those who disagree.
I'd actually like a longer side zip, but the short one is really nice for getting in and out and for warmer nights.
Condensation happens in a bivy when the outside is cold enough to condense water. A tarp will reduce radiant cooling of the top of the bivy. I have had condensation on cold clear nights when sleeping without a tarp. It was worth it to watch the Perseid meteors in the Sierras this summer.
Condensation is more likely at the foot, because there is less body heat to keep the outside of the bivy warm. A few bivys have a zipper for ventilation at the foot.
I almost always use a bivy because a gentle breeze across my face really bugs me when I'm trying to get to sleep. I rarely zip it all the way closed. I usually tuck my head under the hood of the bivy to get out of the breeze, then drift off to sleep.
Finally, if you want to pitch a flat tarp a lot of ways, you want lots of tie-outs. For that, get a Tundra Tarp from Cooke Custom sewing. They weigh a couple ounces more, but the tie-outs and reinforcing are excellent.
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Three Approaches to Difficult Children
by Sr. Patricia McCarthy, CND
Dealing with difficult children is an age-old classroom problem. The author describes how three simple changes in the teacher's approach to student behavior can make a world of difference.
Andrea seems to be in trouble day after day, year after year.
The principal hesitates to put Colin in the new teacher's class. But experienced teachers will try to keep him out of their classes, too.
Jacob's mother avoids teachers and principals because she has heard the same negative report too many times.
Sheila is never absent, but her teachers would like a day away from her.
These situations lead to frustration, anger, or disappointment for the adults involved. But for the child, they lead to the tragedy of living an existence absent of success or happiness. The child sees himself or herself as "a trouble" whom adults endure but don't really enjoy or want to have around.
Imagine one child you have had to deal with in the past year who stretched you past your limit of patience. Think of this child as you listen to these words of St. Paul:
It is all God's work. It was God who reconciled us through Christ and gave us the work of
handing on this reconciliation. In other words, God in Christ was reconciling the world, not
holding our faults against us, and entrusting to us the news that we are reconciled. So we
are ambassadors for Christ; it is as though God were appealing through us, and the appeal
that we make in Christ's name is: be reconciled to God.
—2 Cor. 5:18-20
Since Christ's Ascension into heaven, he has chosen to express his mission and his work through ordinary human people like us. We are Christ's body for this day and in this time. The work of reconciling the world is in our hands by virtue of our baptism. Just as the world is not an abstract mass floating in space, neither is the theology of reconciliation and redemption an abstract concept for scholars and students. That child in front of you Monday through Friday from September to June deserves the fullness of reconciliation. That child needs to know the infinite love of Christ by being loved, cared for, and nurtured into growth by you in a patient, disciplined, and accepting atmosphere.
If you are speed-reading to get to the hands-on stuff where I tell you how to deal with the children, slow down. Reminding you of the wealth of blessings and hope available to us from Christ is the most practical thing I can begin with. The deeper you are immersed in this reality, the greater will be your ability to deal effectively with hostile and negative behavior on a daily basis. The more you are conscious of being Christ's body on earth, the less defensive you become about succeeding and being right.
Coming from this reality of being the embodied presence of Jesus, the first message that you want to convey to the children you teach—especially those who are acting out—is that they are special, unique, and valuable. The message is written in every action of the day. Let's consider three aspects: your language, the classroom environment, and the teaching of appropriate behavior.
Watch Your Language
The language you use is the clearest expression to the child of what you think of him or her. Look briefly at language itself with regard to instructing and correcting children. All you have to do is listen to how adults speak to their children in a supermarket to realize the alarming amount of verbal abuse being directed towards children today. Studies abound on the disastrous effect of derogatory language on the child. Children grow up thinking they are bad, a problem to have around, and a cause for everything that goes wrong in their parents' lives. They think this way because they are told this over and over.
For many children being quiet is the only thing that satisfies the adults who care for them. Questions, wonder, and talking are discouraged; their opinions don't count and aren't encouraged. In addition, verbal abuse often deteriorates into physical and sexual abuse. These children either withdraw into loneliness and an unhealthy solitude or fight back wherever they can without getting beaten for it. More often than not, school is the place where the backlash is directed. They come in hostile and belligerent, hurt and frightened.
Teachers and administrators can react in anger or frustration, and harmful things may be said to a child. How often have we heard such outbursts as "I have had it with you, Joey. That's it, Mary, you're going to the principal. No matter what we do, José, you ruin it for the rest of the class. Get out of this class until you're ready to act like a human being."
We isolate verbally and often physically the very children who are already feeling separated. The first step in controlling our language and using it to build up a child is to focus the attention on the behavior, both appropriate and inappropriate. If the behavior is acceptable, compliment the child on the behavior: "That was a kind thing you did, Lindsey, in sharing your lunch with Jenny." The same procedure is followed with unacceptable actions. "Your work isn't finished, Charles. We're going to have to do something about that," is a better start to dealing with a child that doesn't do homework than "I can see you don't care about your work."
These differences in speaking are not subtle, and they will not be lost on the children no matter how little they appear to be listening. It is critical for a child to be treated with respect, especially when he has done something inappropriate. The child's integrity must be protected at all times. The action might be bad, but the child isn't. In essence, the proper use of the language is a step toward disarming the hostility. It gives the child an out because the attention is on an act outside of self. It gives the teacher an out because any action or behavior is capable of change or adjustment.
A corollary to this is the caution to be extremely careful in saying anything when you're angry. A situation may call for immediate action. But you can wait until you are calm before you discuss it with the child. When a child is yelling or swearing at you, you can yell back, "How dare you talk to me that way!" or you can say nothing. Wait out the rage. That means not getting the last word in; the child will see to that! It is not a sign of poor discipline or lack of control to walk away from hostile behavior as long as there is no safety issue involved. Intervene after tempers have cooled.
As the teacher models positive and supportive language, the other children in the classroom can be taught and led to speak the same way to each other. I heard a third grader tell his mother, "Nobody in this school can make fun of anyone else." That is a school that is working hard on creating an emotionally safe environment.
Set a Consistent Classroom Environment
It is important at the beginning of every school year to establish your expectations of the children while they are in your class. Usually I refer to these expectations as class rules. You can work these out with the students, or you can begin by suggesting rules. One year when all my students were adolescent boys with criminal records for assault, I had one rule: Respect one another. Everything we did in the class was negotiable except that. There was no quibbling over anything that hinted at insult or violence. There was no need to spell things out for this crew; they knew what was intended. We had a great year; no one was injured or miserable while in the class. And I survived.
With younger children, you would have to be a great deal more specific. Class rules should always be simple and written in positive language. If you want a rule about no swearing, then it should be worded as "Speak in an appropriate manner." If you want a rule about no fighting, then something like this says it: "Allow everyone his or her own space." The students will know what the message is. In addition to being simple, the class rules should be posted in a prominent place and used. Sometimes just pointing to them gets the message across. Referring to them when a child misbehaves takes away some of the personal insult involved in correction.
Along with the rules, rewards and consequences should be clearly stated and followed. The order is important. Usually consequences are not found wanting for breaking the rules, but following the rules can go by unnoticed. Children who are consistently following rules should be consistently rewarded. A reward can be a kind word, a trip to the school library, a sticker—something simple. Affirmation is crucial in developing a child's self-esteem. It is good to have the rewards posted so the children can remind you to reward them.
Defining consequences for inappropriate behavior ahead of time takes away the possibility of acting too harshly out of anger or not being fair with each student. This doesn't mean the children will be happy about the consequences, but at least they will see the consistency.
Safety and security must be integrated into the classroom, and that includes both physical and emotional safety. It is probably the greatest need of each child and the basis for anything else you hope to accomplish. Your students have to know they are beyond danger and beyond ridicule. This is one area in which teachers must be uncompromising. If there is a fight, deal with the issue of fighting, not with who started it. It doesn't matter who starts it; what matters is the children's ability to stop it or walk away from it.
For years I taught adolescents with criminal records. They can learn not to fight, even when provoked. Our school went from having serious fights every recess to rarely having a fight, and this was a school for behaviorally disordered children. There was no magic involved; the staff simply agreed unequivocally not to accept any physical violence. The hardest part for the adults involved was dealing with the situation when bullies "got what they deserved." But there can be no exceptions. When a fight occurs, everyone involved in it is responsible. There are no just causes for fighting.
The positive side of not fighting is teaching students to resolve conflicts in other ways. Depending upon the age of the children, many models are available. Set up a peace corner, a peace circle, a peace tree, or a peace table. Basically, you need a method and a place where children can learn to resolve things for themselves with some adult supervision. You provide the opportunity for the students to present their sides of the story and to then propose a possible solution. The key to success here is that only one person talks at a time, and the students can say only what they did or said. No one can tell what anyone else did. Limit the time to about ten minutes. Even with older students, it can be very useful to have some physical object that is passed around to each person who is talking, including adults. You can't talk unless you are holding the object. It could be a peace pipe, a dove, an olive branch, or any meaningful symbol.
Teach Alternate Behavior
The third phase of working with troubled children is the actual teaching of appropriate behavior. This is where teachers have to be extremely patient and loving. Children don't need to hear "You should know better. How many times do I have to tell you?" or "You have a bad attitude." Teach and re-teach acceptable behavior repetitively, just like the multiplication tables.
How you teach will depend upon the age and ability of the children in front of you. Your attitude should not be one of disgust or exasperation. And don't presume that a child knows how to behave. I had a 14-year-old boy one year who never sat down to a meal in his home. The children just took food from the refrigerator to eat when they were hungry. They never had a meal as a family. This boy's poor behavior in the lunchroom was a combination of nervousness and ignorance. I'm sure he had gotten into trouble in lunchrooms long before I had him, but I doubt if anyone ever took the time to understand his predicament. I gave him a job in the lunchroom so he didn't have to sit for very long.
Teaching acceptable behavior follows all the rules of teaching any subject. The objectives should be specific, understood by the student and the teacher, and continually evaluated for progress. Students must be encouraged and given credit for progress, not perfection. A boy who advances to doing half his homework from doing none has made great progress. A smart teacher capitalizes so much on the half he did that the student soon does it all. A first grader who progresses to being able to sit for half a day from half an hour has made great strides. That still leaves half a day of wandering, but you have to focus on the accomplishment, not the need for more.
What happens when a teacher moves into this kind of tolerant and disciplined approach to behavior problems? Usually the first one to benefit is the teacher because the stress level lowers. Equal attention is given to the quiet student and the disruptive one. The general disposition of the class will perk up. The amount of laughter in the classroom will increase. That is always a good measure of how you are doing with the children.
Children are essentially responsible for their own behavior, but they are tremendously influenced by the teacher for good or ill. Children want to be liked and respected; they are unhappy when they act inappropriately. Teachers who help them act better will form strong and trusting relationships with the children. From those relationships will come the real fruit of education: growth in self-worth and value. The children will know reconciliation within the self and within the community. They will know that they are special and form that perspective they can make their choices for life. Our children deserve that opportunity, and we should consider ourselves privileged to be the stewards of that reconciliation. They are God's children first and always; we share in God's care for them.
Sr. Patricia McCarthy is provincial of the Congregation of Notre Dame. She has worked with abused children, administered a school for emotionally disturbed children, and taught elementary and high school in inner city and poor rural areas in both Catholic and public schools.
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How can i add something to the notes section of all the invoices, that will automatically add to every invoice in the future?
Thanks in Advance
How can i add something to the notes section of all the invoices, that will automatically add to every invoice in the future?
Thanks in Advance
do you mean add it to the PDF? or the basic invoice template?
You could edit pdfconfig.php add a few Write() lines in if you want to add a perminate note there (company terms for example)
the invoice template in your skins folder you could add some information there.
If im barking up the wrong tree and thats nothing like you ment. sorry
where is the template of PDF in FTP? I couldnt get it.
Not so much a Template its a PHP file called phpconfig.php in the includes dir i suggest you are compitant in PHP before attempting an edit, if you need any help drop me an email or so and i will try to give you some suggestions.
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As I read this topic I remembered that there is an option in WHMCS to add a note to an invoice. So I thought the TS did mean to have a standard text added to that note.
It would be a lot of work to edit the templates in order to add a seasonal note like 'season's greetings' or 'we wish you a happy New Year' etc.
Would it not be great to have an option within WHMCS to enter a text which would be automatically added to this very note section of every invoice?
I agree.
I need to add basic company information such as ABN (Australian Business Number) and other references required by law here in Australia.
Not sure if this is catered for in the current system.
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It doesn't sound like a professional program if you will need to edit templates to add in a message for a few days... There just has to be an option in the program to do that.
I am speaking about temporary messages (which one might want to change every few days), not about permanent one off additions (which would be no problem changing it in the templates).
Think about quickly adding a special server offer to every invoice for a week. If you have to go and edit the templates, that's way to much bother.
First you have to know exactly which template to edit, you have to figure out how to get things on the right place, and if you mess up the whole template doesn't work...
I think this just has to be added as a feature!!!
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Editing the templates is easy, if you want to add something to the invoices just edit viewinvoice.tpl
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PS: editing viewinvoice.tpl is going to get you the custom note on the html version of the invoice, not the invoice email or the pdf. Your going to have to edit pdfconfig.php located in the includes folder. If you cant figure out how to make the customizations you want, then pay someone to do it for you. But since you advertise that your a web design company, you can probably figure it out yourself easily. Right? =P
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It's easy to change the layout in includes/pdfconfig.php
as an example here is our own footer part printing company details on the last lines of each pdf invoice. I just changed our account numbers to xx as it is of no concern to anybody here.
Hope it helps
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Never mind tornadoes and the most celebrated bride of the century - this week Kiwis preferred to know about her royal hotness Pippa Middleton.
In a list of New Zealanders' most popular internet searches released by Google, the most searched news story was Osama bin Laden's death, followed by Pippa and Auckland's tornado.
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Media commentator Jim Tully, an associate professor at Canterbury University, said he wasn't surprised at Pippa's ranking in the list, given people were interested in personalities.
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'Himmatwala': Can Sajid Khan claim to know what public wants?
Can Khan or any director making cinema for the masses really claim to know 'what the public wants'?
New Delhi: A day before Sajid Khan released his film 'Himmatwala', a remake of an 1980's film with the same name, he was fairly confident that he knew the pulse of Indian film audience. He went as far as to say "I knew my film will be a hit when I started writing it."
Khan, who has repeatedly clashed with film critics, said he did not even want a half-star review for 'Himmatwala'. "I will not even read one review. I don't hate critics, but I feel that 90 percent of them don't love cinema". If there is one thing he was absolutely sure of, it was the audience's response to Himmatwala.
But from the box office collection reports coming in, it seems Khan may have spoken too soon. Which brings up the question - can Khan or any director making cinema for the masses really claim to know 'what the public wants'?
The best and most awarded films of last year were the ones that had intelligent writing, a tight plot and great performances. 'Barfi', 'Vicky Donor', 'Kahaani', 'Paan Singh Tomaar' and 'English Vinglish' were both critically and commercially successful. It wasn't nearly an indication of the changing taste of Indian audience as it was a testimony to the fatigue that seemed to have set in for senseless gore and slapstick fests.
Khan is a successful filmmaker. He has scored hits such as 'Heyy Babby', 'Housefull' and 'Housefull 2' in the past, all hinging on loud, garish comedy. His confidence in his own ability perhaps led him to overshoot this time. He announced even before the film's release that 'Himmatwala' would be Ajay Devgn's biggest grosser till date. Devgn, on the other hand has been quoted in many media outlets as saying that "Critics are like eunuchs, they know how to do it but they can't do it themselves." Classy.
There's no denying that escapism is a big reality for filmmakers transporting their audiences to a make-believe realm of destiny, crime, romance and retribution. But arrogance has been the cause of downfall of bigger and better filmmakers in the past.
"If 80 per cent of the audience in a theatre doesn't whistle and clap during Ajay's entry, I will change my name. It will be among the top three hero entries in Hindi cinema," Khan had said.
'Himmatwala' is a testimony to the fact that sometimes a director can misread his audience. But the race to score Rs 100 crore at the ticket window is also to be blamed for recent directors focussing more on the collections than on the soundness of their content. The first weekend collection- which filmmakers consider as the most crucial one - has been dismal. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh said the film collected Rs 31.1 crore nett in its opening weekend.
"In view of the fact that UTV has given Himmatwala a wide release, the weekend numbers are shockingly low," he said. The overseas collection of the film has been poor and the film hasn't been received well in the multiplexes.
Khan has clearly overplayed his hand this time. But this is also a good time to revive the debate on the collective taste of a nation as vast and divided culturally as India. What is good cinema? Granted that Khan knows his art but can he claim to dictate whether his form of art is what is most acceptable to a country of billion?
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Add one scoop to 10 to 12 oz. chilled water or beverage of your choice in a shaker cup or blender and mix for about 5 seconds. Use once daily as a supplemental source of plant protein.
Other Ingredients
Fructose, cocoa, natural vanilla, stevia, glycine, silica and xanthan gum.
Contains No: Sugar, dairy, wheat, gluten, eggs, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, preservative, artificial colors or flavors.
Keep tightly closed; store in a cool, dry place away from light, heat and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
|Supplement Facts
|Serving Size: 1 scoop (Approximately 30 g)
|Servings Per Container: 15
|Amount Per Serving:
|%Daily Value*
|Calories from Fat
|Total Fat
|2 g
|Saturated Fat
|0 g
|0 g
|390 mg
|60 mg
|Total Carbohydrate
|4 g
|4 g
|21 g
|PlantFusion Amino Acid Infused Protein Blend:
(Pea Protein Isolate, Artichoke Protein,
Organic Sprouted Amaranth Powder
and Organic Sprouted Quinoa Powder)
Providing 4,500 mg BCAAs (L-Isoleucine,
L-Leucine and L-Valine) and 3,350 mg L-Glutamine
PlantFusion Proprietary Enzyme Blend:
Bromelain and Alpha Galactosidase with
other naturally occurring enzymes.
|21,000 mg
100 mg
|† Daily Value not established.
* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
|Typical Amino Acid Profile
(Milligrams of Amino Acids Per Serving)
|885 mg
|1,790 mg
|Aspartic Acid
|2,365 mg
|205 mg
|Glutamic Acid
|3,600 mg
|1,060 mg
|515 mg
|1,285 mg
|2,090 mg
|1,480 mg
|225 mg
|1,130 mg
|925 mg
|1,090 mg
|800 mg
|205 mg
|780 mg
|1,390 mg
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Best protein powder I've tasted
I'm pretty picky when it comes to protein powders. Usually I find them too gritty or funky-tasting and can't even choke them down. After reading good reviews for this one, I gave it a try, and I'm completely impressed. It's sweet with a pleasant vanilla flavor, and the powder is fine enough that once mixed, it's not gritty. I think I'll be sticking with PlantFusion.
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very creamy and thick texture. I like the flavor and that it's filled with natural nutrients.
Easy, tasty & healthy.
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This is an incredibly healthy, convenient and easy to prepare product. I recommend it highly.
Good content but average taste and texture
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I am really happy with the ingredients of this product and feel much better for using a plant based protein, however it comes with its own pitfalls. The product is super strong tasting (and not of vanilla), it has a sandy texture and when blended with liquid and drunk it leave a chalky feel to your mouth. It is a drink I would skull quickly to get it over and done with but you do get used to it. I would buy it again but they could improve on taste and texture.
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This mixes well in a blender, is a little chalky in texture but tastes really good. I use unsweetened almond milk, and throw in a handful of fruit and fresh spinach, but one day I was out of everything and made a shake with only this mix and water. To my surprise it was really pretty good. In addition, it sits well in my system, and never caused my belly distress. I reordered before it was gone.
Contains Fructose
Posted by Reviewer1099448 on Dec 06, 2014 | Verified Purchase
I thought this was a great product until I noticed it contains fructose. It is my understanding that fructose is a fairly strong inflammatory agent. I have certainly been advised not to ingest it. Apparently, the fructose in whole fruits is somewhat mitigated by other components in the whole fruit. I really don't know what to think of this product.


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They are just adorable, I love owls!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Very cute!
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind, but now I see. [John Newton (1725-1807)]
Thanks, everyone! I saw a demo for these at the LQS where they were selling the pattern and just loved them.
Here's a link to the pattern: http://www.amazon.com/Hoot-Annie-Owl.../dp/B003I61A7K
"Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds, or bends with the remover to remove."
Now they are just too cute! Love em!
They are just too cute.
Aloha Karen
They are just gorgeous....the texture really does add a special touch.
Those are too cute, I bet she will or does love them.
They are adorable! I love their feet. What is texture magic? I like the way it make their bodies look.


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Wow! :shock: Amazing work. I really love your applique. Very pretty!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Wow! :shock: Amazing work. I really love your applique. Very pretty!
It's good to see that something beautiful has come from all your troubles! That is one wonderful wall quilt. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
WOW :shock: Absolutly beautiful. I can only hope to do something so beautiful someday. Great hand work. Glad you felt well enough to do it. I hope you are feeling better each day.
Very pretty. That is a lot of work doing all that by hand. Nice color choices & beatiful work.
Sometimes I can spell beautiful right...but not when I'm tired!! :D
Sorry about your back--that is a painful and frustrating health concern--Beautiful quilt
I completely missed that you had been recouperating from a broken back. I'm so sorry. I know another person who has had to go through that & it took awhile but he is much better now. It is amazing what the doctors can do these days. Hope you are feeling better. It's nice that you were still able to do a little hand work & get such a beautiful quilt done. I'm impressed!!
It's just beautiful. I would love to do one like that. If you have to be couch bound - what a lovely way to spend your time and keep your mind off the pain. Blessings for a complete and pain free recovery.
Really nice!!! I love the applique!!!
This is a gorgeous quilt, I love the applique and fresh colours., its really sweet, hope you recover soon


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2011 WK2 Diesel Loss of drive
Today I was on the beach and then suddenly in "Sand mode" and the loss of traction light flashed (although in sand setting is turned off) and I lost drive to the front axle.
The FCW light inoperative and the SERV 4WD were also illuminated
Has any body else experienced this?
Re: 2011 WK2 Diesel Loss of drive
You haven't said where you are, but I am assuming as you have a 2011 CRD and were on sand that you are in Australia.
Here is an entire thread on the issue, in the Export section where most Australians converse.
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Take it to your dealer and ask for it to be applied.
It fixes the problem.
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In case you missed it--and judging by the crowd jimmied into the newly reopened Trees, not many did--The Toadies celebrated the release of Hell Below/Stars Above on March 20 and 21. (The expiration date on jokes has officially passed.) Not sure what went down at the second shindig, but on Tuesday night, after the band finished its set--heavy on HB/SA material, obviously, with a handful of older tunes thrown in--the fans who stuck around were treated to another set of Toadies songs, this time performed by a number of local bands. The highlights: Legendary Crystal Chandelier's low-key "Pressed Against the Sky," Chomsky's Scooby Doo version of "Plane Crash" (with plenty of zoinks thrown in), "Tyler," as performed by members of Red Animal War and [DARYL], as well as mini-sets by the pAper chAse and Baboon, among others.
You may have a chance to hear some of them again: Douglas Martin of Rio Grande Mud, which is a kick-ass, all-Texas-all-the-time Internet radio station located at www.riograndemud.com, was trying to see if anyone was recording the show so he could add the cover songs into rotation. (Don't count on it, though.) The Toadies eventually took the stage again at the end of the night for a few covers of their own (The Pixies' "Where is My Mind" and The Reverend Horton Heat's "400 Bucks"), as well as "Tornado," featuring bassist Lisa Umbarger's pop on vocals. A good time was had by all. Except, of course, the people who didn't show...
It's harder to organize an anti-Fry Street Fair festival than you might imagine. Or, actually, it's probably not. Whatever the case, the organizers for F$$$ The Fair, and just guess what those dollar signs stand for, have run into a bit of trouble with their attempts to start a free, all-ages get-together on April 21--the same day as Fry Street--to protest what they believe to be high ticket prices and exclusionary booking practices. F$$$ The Fair's first location, The Shack, has now decided not to allow the show to happen on the premises.
A new location has been secured, though Alex Karchevsky, a member of Clutch Cargo and one of the FTF organizers, isn't ready to disclose it just yet. "We are keeping it under our hats for just a little while longer in order to keep the Delta Lodge from trying anymore dirty tricks," Karchevsky says via e-mail. He alleges that the Delta Lodge, which puts together FSF every year, had something to do with The Shack's decision. (We never heard back from the folks at the Lodge.) "Personally, I find it amusing that the Delta Lodge is so threatened by us putting on a free, all-ages show so much that they have to resort to dirty tricks to try to shut us down. All we want to do is put on a free Kick Ass Rock Show." No telling what will happen as the date nears, but it should be an interesting weekend in Denton...
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Speaking of which, there will be a Mulberry Street Fair this year as well, and you knew it was only a matter of time before the original anti-Fry Street fest got involved. According to one of the organizers, Samantha Moss, the infamous Yellow House in Denton--just around the corner from Fry Street--will host a full schedule of Denton bands on April 21, and yes, it will be free. Other than that, don't expect much news until just before it happens "due to busy school schedules and a finely tuned ability to wait until the last minute." Wouldn't have it any other way...
Just like Red Animal War, whose appearance on a Deep Elm Records compilation turned into a great new full-length for the label (Breaking in an Angel--get it!), Slowride's inclusion on Deep Elm's Emo Diaries series has blossomed into a forthcoming album on the North Carolina-based label. Both bands will play together on March 31 at Bar of Soap before Slowride heads out for an April tour. Following that, Slowride is off to the studio to record the long-player in question. No surprise that a label named Deep Elm would strike up a relationship with a couple of bands from Deep Ellum. OK, that probably went without saying. We can't help ourselves. We're weak...
Glen Reynolds and Mark Hughes will pull double duty on March 30 when Weener and Bluh--their tribute bands to, uh, Weezer and Blur, respectively--both perform at Trees. (Macavity opens, and as far as we can tell, it's not a tribute act to anyone.) Reynolds says the band may attempt to learn the Christmas song Weezer released (duh!) late last year (titled, we believe, "The Christmas Song"), but since the band hasn't played in a while, and since he and Hughes also have to remember a full set of Blur songs, we wouldn't bet on it. You never know, however. We do know that [DARYL]'s Dave Wilson will be sitting in with Weener on keyboards for the night. No word, though, on whether anyone in Weener plans to grow a bad cop mustache for the occasion, since that's the look various members of Weezer have been sporting in recent weeks. We hope not...
From what we've heard, when the Psychedelic Furs' reunion tour hits Dallas and Deep Ellum Live on April 2, drummer-for-hire Earl Harvin will be manning the tubs. So while Richard Butler and company might not have the sense to leave their history well enough alone, at least they know who to call when a new drummer is in order. And no, we're not talking 'bout the Ghostbusters...
Here's one that's making the rounds: When Lift to Experience heads out on its upcoming European tour, the band will be opening up for Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, a.k.a. Stephen Malkmus, his bassist-girlfriend and the poor bastard who has to schlep from town to town with the two. Not sure about this one, though it's a bit more reasonable than the other band LTE has been rumored to be opening for: Radiohead. At this point, the only thing that would surprise us is if Jesus Christ dropped by The Shack to jam with Mugzu. Actually, that wouldn't be too surprising. We hear he wails, by the way...
To the gentleman who inquired recently why we've never seen or heard anything that Sonya Jevette, Chattervox, Tarrytown, The Touch, Annagrey, Tiffany Shea, 3 Shot West, Gropius, Courtney Fairchild, Kristy Kruger, Blackwood Avenue or Naked Singularity have done, or why we're not at the open-mic nights, diva showcases, comedy clubs-cum-metal dives or kicking it with bands that rise "like a phoenix out of the ashes of uncertainty," we'll answer that with a multiple-choice question. We were ________. [choose one: a) paying silent tribute to ZZ Top via facial hair and long, soulful air-guitar solos, b) finally getting to the bottom of that whole "lone gunman" thing, c) slowly but surely assembling a crack strike team (code name: Attack Force Z, after the Mel Gibson vehicle of the same name) to eliminate Fred Durst, d) training Mark Cuban to play small forward for the Mavs (he's got a decent jumper, but he can't go left) or e) rocking and/or rolling.] Re: your request for more coverage, we'll get right on it. Just as soon as Cuban learns to take it to the hole with authority. After all, $2 billion may buy you pretty much anything in the world, but an inside game is priceless...
Bad news for tinnitus, in some cases: The New Year plays the Gypsy Tea Room on March 30 with Austin's fantastic Knife in the Water; Centro-matic and Pleasant Grove are at Curtain Club on March 29; Pony League, featuring erstwhile Radish drummer John Kent, opens for Cursive on March 31 at the Galaxy Club. And, oh yeah, vote in the 2001 Dallas Observer Music Awards, either online at www.dallasobserver.com or on the ballot in this week's music section. Do it. Now.
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I have an uneven (left side is longer), and dropping nasal tip, and am looking for any feed back on how to correct this, risks involved, and approximate cost? (in Canadian dollars, but with a near par exchange rate American is fine as well, but please specify if your quote is in Canadian or American) I feel like it mostly negatively effects my smile, but if you don't agree and propose an alternate solution, please share it with me! Thank you very much, your feed back is greatly appreciated!
Asymmetric Nasal Tip. What Do You Recommend? (photo)
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Recommendation for asymmetric nose tip
The asymmetry in the tip is due to congenital asymmetrical cartilages present in the tip. Surgery will involve exploring the tip, adjusting the cartilages appropriately, and possibly sewing the tip cartilages together to narrow and make the nose look symmetrical. Releasing the depressor septi ligament will prevent the nasal tip from drooping upon smiling. The cost for a rhinoplasty is $7,000, which includes the surgeon's fee, the operating room, and anesthesia for the procedure. There is a 10% chance of having to perform a touchup at some point in the first year after the surgery if there are any asymmetries that persist after 1 year.
Nasal tip issues
I see your concerns in your photos. The nasal tip can certainly be helped and improved upon. The bulbosity can be softened, the tip raised and symmetry improved. Fees in NYC vary for a tip only to probably cost about $7-10K all in.( surgeon fee, facility, anesthesia). Good luck.
Asymmetric Nasal tip
A tip rhinoplasty is in order in your case. You need to schedule a consultation with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. The cost depends on the surgeon as well as the city you choose to do your surgeon in. The fees can range any where from $7,500 to 10,000 this would include surgeon, operating room and anesthesia.
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Five to eight thousands dollars will be an appropriate range for your rhinoplasty. Just check a few consultations first! Best of Luck.
What do I needfor my nose?
You have a ptotic (droopy), overprojected, bulbous tip with alar columellar disproportion. A rhinoplasty would address these areas. You will always have some differences between the two sides. They will never be exactly the same which is ok since the entire right side of the face is always a little different compared to the left. In this area plan to spend $7-8,000 for surgeon, anesthesia and operating room. Good luck!
Web reference: http://www.palmbeachface.com/rhinoplasty.html
How to correct my tip and the cost involved?
Here are the issues with your tip as I see them: decreased rotation (droopy appearance), tip is somewhat bulbous, left tip cartilage protrudes more than right, widened alar base, and your tip is mobile and goes more down when you smile or articulate. Your dorsum looks fine, so what you need is tip plasty and possibly alar base reduction. The surgeon cost would probably be around $4500, plus the facility fee.
Asymmetric Nasal Tip. What Do You Recommend?
Aesthetically speaking the nose is long with an under-roatated nasal tip that is wide. An Open Rhinoplasty to thin the nasal tip, increase symmetry and upwardly rotate the nasal tip would be recommended.
Web reference: http://www.drfpalmer.com
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21 February 2014
Americas Tax Center Weekly Roundup
Latest news — Americas
US government releases last substantial regulations package to implement FATCA
On 20 February 2014, the US government released the last substantial package of regulations necessary to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Treasury Decision 9657 provides final and temporary regulations regarding information reporting by foreign financial institutions (FFIs) with respect to US accounts and withholding on certain payments to FFIs and other foreign entities. Treasury Decision 9658 provides final and temporary regulations that revise certain provisions relating to withholding of tax on certain US source income paid to foreign persons, information reporting and backup withholding on payments made to certain US persons, portfolio interest paid to nonresident aliens and foreign corporations, and the associated requirements governing collection, refunds and credits of withheld amounts under these rules. A US Treasury Fact Sheet highlights the regulations package. A EY Global Tax Alert is pending.
Tax Court of Canada issues important decision on 'invoices of accommodation'
On 4 February 2014, the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) rendered a key decision in a case addressing whether the Quebec Revenue Agency (QRA) was correct in refusing a taxpayer's claim for input tax credits in respect of Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid to certain placement agencies that had not remitted the GST to the tax authorities. The TCC concluded that the QRA's contentions were not based on factual findings, but rather on the simple objective of recovering the taxes that had not been remitted by the fraudulent suppliers. A Tax Alert has details.
US IRS releases transfer pricing audit roadmap
On 14 February 2014, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the Transfer Pricing Audit Roadmap, which provides best practices and helpful reference materials for certain IRS employees regarding the administration of transfer pricing audits. The Roadmap emphasizes fact gathering as a means of building a case not only for exam, but for successful litigation. Accordingly, taxpayers are well-advised to ensure that their transfer pricing documentation is robust and presents a factual picture consistent with its tax returns and financial statements. A Tax Alert has details.
OECD releases Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information – Tax Alert now available
As we reported in last week's Americas Tax Center Roundup, the OECD has released its Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information. Under the Standard, participating jurisdictions would obtain information from their financial institutions and automatically exchange that information with other jurisdictions on an annual basis. A Tax Alert with details on the Standard is now available.
British Columbia budget 2014-2015 tabled
British Columbia Finance Minister Mike de Jong tabled the province's fiscal 2014-2015 budget on 18 February 2014. The budget contains several tax measures affecting individuals and corporations. The minister anticipates a surplus of $175 million for 2013-2014, and projects surpluses for each of the next three years. A Tax Alert contains a brief summary of the key tax measures.
2014 Latin America insurance outlook
The Latin American region presents rich growth potential to competitively astute multinational and regional insurers in 2014, particularly for companies that pursue specific market niches. Overall, insurance penetration rates still remain low in many Latin American countries, particularly on the life insurance side despite continuing economic growth and reduced poverty levels. Nevertheless, significant risks remain. Learn more in EY's 2014 Latin America insurance outlook.
Spotlight on mergers and acquisitions in Mexico
The latest issue of Transactions in focus, a series from EY's Corporate Development Network, explores Mexico, one of the world's most dynamic emerging markets. The publication sets out the advantages and opportunities for investors in Mexico's rapidly growing economy, as well as some of the special challenges that remain.
This week's tax treaty news in the Americas
- Canada and Bulgaria: social security agreement and related administrative arrangement enter into force
- Costa Rica and Germany: tax treaty signed
- El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago: negotiations ongoing on partial scope trade agreement
- Mexico and Mongolia: intentions expressed to negotiate tax treaty
This week's EY Global Tax Alerts
- German Federal Fiscal Court holds treaty override unconstitutional (19 February 2014)
- US IRS releases transfer pricing audit roadmap (19 February 2014)
- India presents 2014-15 Interim Budget (18 February 2014)
- Progress of UK consultation regarding taxation of corporate debt and derivative contracts (18 February 2014)
- India's Delhi High Court rules that outsourcing of services by US company to Indian affiliate does not constitute PE (13 February 2014)
- Argentina issues additional regulations on the tax reform on capital gains and dividends (13 February 2014)
Upcoming webcasts
- Global Payroll: one year on and closer to reality? (Rescheduled: 25 February)
Is one global payroll system an achievable goal for global organizations? Or are country-specific or regionally focused models more practical? One year ago, we asked global payroll leaders in multinational organizations to share their views. Their sentiments suggested that while one universal system is a good idea in theory, it's probably not practical. One year later, we asked this question again to see if their opinions changed. An upcoming webcast will discuss the latest global payroll study results, including core challenges, best practices and more. Register here.
- Energy reform in Mexico (26 February)
The recent Mexican tax reform will have a major impact on oil and gas companies looking to operate in and with Mexico. An upcoming webcast will discuss: (1) Mexican energy and fiscal reforms and what these mean for the sector, (2) the Mexican business environment versus other energy hubs, (3) a transactional and tax overview for operating in Mexico, and (4) opportunities and issues for oil and gas industry participants. Register here.
- 2014 EY global transfer pricing survey (27 February)
An upcoming webcast will share predictions and insights from a survey of 2,000 EY transfer pricing professionals around the world. Join us to learn more about how transfer pricing trends, issues and events worldwide could affect your global compliance, controversy and planning in 2014. Topics to be covered include: (1) transfer pricing aspects of the OECD BEPS project, (2) developing countries' role in shaping global transfer pricing compliance, and (3) current enforcement trends in various OECD countries. Register here.
EY industry, service and issue publications
Financial Services
Life Sciences
Mining and Metals
Power and Utilities
- Data privacy in the Americas-Mexico
- Data privacy in the Americas-United States
- Binding corporate rules implementation challenges
- Change management from basic privacy compliance to business strategy
- Data Privacy Bring your own device
- New grounds: big data in the health environment
- Trends in enforcement of data protection law in Europe
- EY infographic - The outlook for global tax policy in 2014
- IFRS Developments, Issue 73: IASB begins public consultation on the post-implementation review of IFRS 3
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That is simply not possible because IF she was coming to EB to ask who to go to AFTER she has "done months of research" she would be doing so CONTRARY to her research
Any research would have led to her being informed that circumcision has been deemed unnecessary cosmetic surgery as there is no country in western society whose circumcision rate has not fallen by at least 60 % in the last 30 years. Hmmm, what does that say to you?
When the rate of circumcision needing to be done in later life due to medical reasons is at 1-100 then I would imagine that circumcising 100 boys to ensure the one that needs to be circ'd is done would seem ludicrous to anyone with one ounce of common sense.
This is particularly true as Circumcision is not without signifiant risk and TBH I do not get why a parent is allowed to make a decision on behalf of their son to lop off a piece of skin which is intended to be there without repercussion when lopping off any other part of their child's body "just in case' or " because it looks better" or because "my religion demands it" would see them arrested and charged.
Let's be honest, the greater majority of people who circumcise their sons when it is not a religious reason do so because they like the look of it or they naively believe it is 'cleaner' or 'he needs to look like dad'
Just for anyone who has never seen a circumcision or for those who like to believe it is without trauma to the baby, just watch this link and then try to justify it !


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Police have released the name of a man whose body was found next to gas canisters in Dunedin's Botanic Gardens yesterday, but are yet to establish whether he is the latest victim of "huffing".
He was 27-year-old Joshua Robert Tunnicliffe, of no fixed abode.
Sergeant Dave Scott said yesterday his body was found near canisters of "a gas that is commonly misused for inhaling".
"We believe he's passed away during the hours of darkness and been found by a member of the public in the morning."
A post mortem examination today is expected to establish how Mr Tunnicliffe died.
Police were not seeking anyone in relation to the death.
In September, Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean released a report on "huffing", the inhalation of gas to get high, which found 63 people had died in butane inhalation-related incidents since 2000.
He criticised the Government for not doing enough to stop a "lost generation" of youths from killing themselves by sniffing butane-based solvents.
"This is an insidious and extremely dangerous activity that is predominantly killing young males," he said.
Judge MacLean launched an an urgent review into the practice, after two Mosgiel teenagers were critically injured in July when an LPG cylinder, they were believed to have been huffing from, exploded.