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Madi Robinson will always be what she laughingly calls a "Netty Nerd", someone who watches and dissects every contest and devours the stats, if not perhaps quite not as fanatically as before. She is also less concerned these days with her own game; MVP awards are so, well, 2013, and the team-always-first philosophy now absolute.
The Vixens' vice-captain and reigning club champion is a dual ANZ Championship all-star wing attack, and last week was selected for her Commonwealth Games debut, four years after the despair of narrowly missing the cut for Delhi. She finds it difficult to compare her own performances with previous stellar seasons but, as the top-of-the-ladder Vixens prepare for Sunday's important home game against West Coast Fever, knows she is now self-judging in different ways.
"I've been trying to work more on my leadership and trying to become the all-round athlete," Robinson says. "Rather than just great on the stats, or great in one area, it's what can I give to the team. So as long as I'm doing that I can be really happy with the way the season's gone, but I know that there's always more to give, and all of us with the Vixens really want to make sure that this year is the year and we go that extra bit further, because we have been disappointing previously."
History would suggest the Fever will struggle to impede them, before two pre-finals away games against the Thunderbirds and Steel. Indeed, for West Coast's only success in 13 previous attempts in Melbourne in 2010, the then Madison Browne was on the winning team for the final-round clash she recalls as a milestone moment in what would be her farewell appearance for her former club.
Within a few weeks the call home had come from the Vixens, inviting the Geelong-bred midcourter to return to where she had started in 2008, and played in the national league for the Kestrels before that. When she did, she says she was immediately reminded of the vastly superior resources, professionalism and support structures in the Victorian system, and appreciates that advantage, still.
But she also acknowledges what the two testing seasons in Perth did for her as a player, and person, a period she shared with now-husband Todd Robinson. "Both Todd and I think that not only did that time in Perth define us as individuals but also as a couple,'' she says. "It was a really big turning point and a really good challenge in our lives.
"I feel like I'm a much more mature head now. Mentally I'm much stronger, and physically I'm at a level where I can maintain and keep pushing myself. In Perth I had to deal with some tough times, but without that I probably might not be the player or the person I am, because when you're losing every week or you're having a blue with your partner and there's no one else to talk to, you've just got to sort that s--t out yourself ... and that builds character, as they say.''
Robinson has not looked back, and is now a standout member of a settled Melbourne starting seven that retains the valuable option of Catherine Cox as an off-the-bench impact shooter. With Bianca Chatfield and rookie Tegan Caldwell, the 26-year-old is also one of three Glasgow-bound Vixens, and enjoyed a four-day break at Lorne over the bye weekend – "we got some time away to relax, and enjoy it, and have a sneaky drink, then we were straight back into training on Monday, and Tuesday we got flogged" – after returning from an intense three-day selection camp in Canberra.
The 2009 premiers have a handy percentage break on top of the ladder, as one of four teams on seven wins, after 11 of 14 rounds. "We're feeling excited at the challenge and know that, for us, our destiny is in our own hands, it's totally up to us where we finish on the ladder, and whether we get a home final, and that's the best position any team can be in is having your fate in your own hands, and the ball in your court, as they say," Robinson says.
"But we know that we've still got that question of four consistent quarters. We want that consistency, so we've always got areas to build and improve on, and now's the time to pull it out and really hit your straps, because once you hit the finals it's not about next week and next week and next week, it's about now and what you're doing. So I'm really excited and I think all the girls are very prepared, and I think the bye came at a perfect time.''
The oddity is that all three Vixens losses have come on their home court, the most recent a fortnight ago against the third-placed Swifts. Before that game, coach Simone McKinnis experimented with a light – and light-hearted – Saturday training session known as "captain's choice", that included a fun long-distance shootout from the sponsors seats; the idea being to replicate the communal environment of the road trips that the squad has negotiated so flawlessly.
As a result, and also despite the Swifts' result, another was planned for Fever match-eve. "We always train the day before when we travel, and we seem to have that magic touch when we travel,'' Robinson says. "So we're not sure exactly what it is (about faltering at home), we're probably asking the same questions as you, but we're trying to find a few different areas to see whether that'll help.
''I think it's just a mindset and, like any club, you want your home court to be an advantage and you want people to fear coming and playing, and unfortunately we've lost that a little bit, so we've obviously got to make sure that we get a nice win on the board this week and show that if you come to play the Vixens it's going to be a tough one.''


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ABIDE WITH ME - by Henry F. Lyte, 1847 - Public Domain Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide; When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou Who changest not, abide with me. I need Thy presence ev'ry passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; Heav'n's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. A MIDI music file for this poem can be downloaded and played at http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/abide4d.mid.
O Lord, we know that You are everywhere, And nothing happens that You cannot see, But even so, we pray that You will come And join with us directly at this time. We now will offer up our praise to You, And we do much desire to have You here. In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.
The Apostles' Creed This historic affirmation of faith comes to us from the early centuries of the Christian church. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy catholic church; * The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen. * Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of believers in Christ, not just one particular church.
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1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (KJCNT) 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing. 13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing. 13:4 Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not itself, is not puffed up, 13:5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil; 13:6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 13:7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 13:8 Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know just as also I am known. 13:13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. <><May the Lord bless this presentation of His holy word.
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For whatever human problems we may face, the Bible provides true principles and examples to guide us correctly in all situations whatsoever.
Jesus tells us to live by the Word of God.
"But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." (Matthew 4:4 KJV)The Bible is sufficient to guide us in all action.
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect (complete), throughly furnished unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV)"Throughly furnished unto all good works" means "fully equipped to do all good things." Therefore, the Bible is sufficient to guide us in all action. There may or may not be other written sources of information from God. But the Bible, by itself, contains everything we need to know to guide us in any situation. That is the meaning of "throughly furnished unto all good works."
And we are supposed to act, not merely to hear or think or meditate.
"But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." (James 1:22 KJV)The Word of God works within us, much to our benefit.
"For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe." (1 Thessalonians 2:13 KJV)The Holy Spirit within us will call to our remembrance every Scripture we need, as we need it. And He will teach us whatever we need to learn from each Scripture.
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." (John 14:26 KJV)Without the Holy Spirit in us, it is very difficult to understand much of the Bible. Thus, many Bible truths are not understood by non-believers. Understanding the Bible is one of God's many rewards for those who love Him.
"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." (1 Corinthians 2:14 KJV)
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Take this day, and live it for the Lord; In everything you do, give praise to Him. The Lord is mighty, merciful and just. He gives us all the strength we ever need. We have no reason ever to complain, For we are His, and He is in control.
NOTE: When you read this prayer, try to imagine my voice as I speak it to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the same as if I were actually praying for you at that moment. I pray that you will take the time today To open up your eyes, and clearly see And open up your heart, and surely feel And open up your mind, and understand Your place within the Universe of God. For He created you, and not yourself; And He created others, just like you, With needs and feelings just the same as yours. They may seem insignificant to you, But God may love them more than He loves you! And if you love them as you love yourself, Then He will love you greatly in return. But if you treat them harshly, with contempt, Then He will treat you harshly in return. For this is Justice, clear as it can get: "You will receive exactly as you give." The Lord is not impressed with who you are. In fact, He hates the arrogant and proud. The boastful warrior with a mighty sword Will surely fall and surely turn to dust. In Jesus' name I pray for you today. by Rev. Bill McGinnis, Public Domain InternetChurchOfChrist.org
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A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD - by Martin Luther (1529), Translated by Frederick H. Hedge (1853). A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow'r are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right Man on our side, The Man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth His name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim - We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo! his doom is sure; One little word shall fell him. That word above all earthly pow'rs - No thanks to them - abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him Who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill; God's truth abideth still, His kingdom is for ever. Amen.
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Alumni sought for combined Ramsay Bobcat Reunion
Reunions are a special time to see old friends and reminisce, but for a group of graduates from Ramsay High School, their upcoming event will also be an opportunity to meet new people. The reunion will cover a span of several graduation years.
The upcoming Ramsay Bobcat Reunion will be held June 21 at Roosevelt Hall in Norvelt. Anyone who "walked the halls" from the high school between 1936 and 1969 is invited to attend.
"We like to say 'walked the halls' because then that includes everyone," reunion committee chairwoman Nancy Solomon Sebek said.
Sebek talked to a few friends about having the combined reunion when she heard of others from neighboring high schools doing something similar.
"I have a friend from Hurst who did something like this, and I know that East Huntingdon and Scottdale high schools did, and I thought that it sounded so nice," Sebek said of the reunion.
Sebek put out the word about the reunion last summer and soon recruited a small group who wanted to help plan the event. The group meets at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans of Foreign Wars on a monthly basis as they begin to set some of their plans in motion.
"We've been talking about it and getting some ideas," committee member Barry Premoshis said. "One idea that we had was to have each class sit at its own table. That way you could be with your classmates for dinner but be able to get up and walk around and socialize with others later if you like."
Sebek located old yearbooks, jotted down names of classmates and other graduates, then proceeded to contact as many as she could to inform them of the reunion.
"I called some people that I knew and asked them to spread the word," Sebek said.
The group plans to send postcards in September, then reminder letters in January to gather as many old classmates and former Ramsay students and staff members as possible.
"We've had favorable responses to the idea," Amy Kapr Frey said. "A lot of people said that they'd be there."
While several of the classes have reunions on an annual basis or semi-annual basis, the group thought it would be fun to have a combined reunion, to visit with their own classmates and meet others from the classes before or after them.
"I know some people from the other classes, but I think it's going to be really fun to see who shows up," Becky Craig Halfhill said. "This will be a fun and unique experience were we get to reminisce, plus meet new people."
Using a span of 33 years, many in attendance will have the opportunity to attend the event with family members.
"It will be great seeing all my friends from the other years at Ramsay," Sandy Coppula said. "We had an amazing time with many, many people. It will be fun to have my mom, aunt and uncle there."
The group is hoping for a strong, positive response to the reunion, an event that could happen every five years or so. Also, the committee expressed gratitude for the help and input it already received.
"Many volunteers like Coke Yancosky and Jim Lozier have been very helpful, as well as Janet Pazer and Sandy Coppula," Sebek said. "Many people have showed up for our meetings, and we have a good core group."
For information, call Sebek at 724-547-0391.
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This Riad has recently been renovated, and it is very nice and quite cheap if compared to other places in Fes. Everything is decorated in the traditional Moroccan style, and the common areas (dining room, TV room, terrace) are very nice and pleasant. The view from the terrrace is wonderful. Given the fact that you will have to walk to reach the riad and that there is no elevator, this place is not suited for people with restricted mobility.
The typical Moroccan architecture ensures that the temperature in the inside are much lower than outside. I don't even know if they do have air conditioning, because we never felt the need to turn it on (quite the opposite, as I was wearing a sweater inside the riad). There is free wifi, although it works good in the central area and not that much in the rooms.
There are only 5 rooms, most of them tiny, apart from the suite. Our room was of the tiny kind, and it was also smelling unpleasantly. It seemed to be clean, though, so probably the smell was coming from outside - never forget that you are in the medina.
Staff is very helpful, and they also arranged us a very competent guide, Youssef, who showed us the beautiful medina. You can also book transportation from/to the airport, although the car cannot arrive in front of the riad (streets in the medina are really tiny) and you will have to walk. Anyway, Rachid would normally help you with your luggage.
Food is delicious, but as it is traditionally prepared, you should place your order at least a couple of hours in advance. Alchool is not served. Breakfast (abundant and included in the price) can also be served in the terrace.
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|MiGO Receives $5,000 REI Grant
|Written by Michigan Geocaching Organization
|Monday, 14 January 2008
REI dedicates a portion of its operating profits to help protect and restore the environment, increase access to outdoor activities, and encourage involvement in responsible outdoor recreation. REI employees nominate organizations such as MiGO for projects and programs in which they are personally involved, to receive funding or gear donations. During 2006, REI granted $4 million to more than 430 non profit community partners.
MiGO's leadership put together a grant proposal for the money to be spent on various projects throughout the year. Much of these funds will be spent on tools and equipment, such as trash litter pickup tools for the MiGO chapters, and the new MiGO lending library, complete with GPS units, books, videos and classroom handouts. Other projects are in the works and will be announced as we put them together.
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This is our Malaysia Portal. Below you will find background information and general Malaysia travel tips. In our Malaysia directory you can search for additional travel information and links to other websites about Malaysia. If you have any comments or suggestions feel free to mail us.
Always read the travel warnings for Malaysia from the US Department of State or the travel advice from the British government before you book a vacation. The governments provide travel tips and up to date information on safety and health issues, tourist traps and culture. You will find more tips on travel in our general travel directory. Look here for links to route planners, time zones and travel & health.
Kuala Lumpur - Petronas Twin Towers
The beautiful 452 meters high Petronas Twin Towers are one of the main tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur. If you would like to visit the bridge on the 41st floor, the best time to go is before 10:00 AM, because later on most Kuala Lumpur tour buses and tourists will visit the towers, claiming most of the free tickets. You can also admire the Petronas Twin Towers in the movie "Entrapment" with Sean Connery and Catherina Zeta Jones.
Malaysia is located in the southeast Asia. One part of Malaysia is a peninsula and the other part is about one third of the island Borneo. Both parts of Malaysia are seperated by the South China sea. Malaysia is bordering Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. The total area is 329.750 sq. km. Two third of the country consists of (tropical) forests and woodlands. View map
The overall population is about 26.64 million by the end of 2006. About 4% of the population is over the age of 65, 63% of the population is between the ages of 15-65 and 33% of the population is under the age of 15 (see the population graph by the department of statistics). About 58% of the population is Malay or other indigenous people, 26% is Chinese, 7% Indian and 9% is a mixture. About 40% of the people lives in urban areas. Kuala Lumpur is the only mega-city in Malaysia with about 1.5 million people living in it. The average life expectancy for the people in Malaysia is 70 years. For more info take a look at the key demographic rates by the Department of Statistics) The main language is Bahasa Melayu or the Malaysia Language. Follow the link to find some nice Bahasa Melayu / Malaysia Language Lessons. As a former British colony, English is taught at every school in Malaysia and this makes it easy for (Western) tourists to get around. Apart from these languages you will probably hear some (Chinese) dialects.
Malaysia is a federal parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch and consists of 13 states (see our state section in the link database) and 3 federal territories (wilayah persekutuan): Kuala Lumpur (1974), Labuan (1984), Putrajaya (2001). The federal government consist of a lower chamber with 193 members (House of Representatives) and an upper chamber with 70 members (Senate). National elections are held every 5 years and the latest election was held in March 2004. View the parliament website. The government is sustained by Barisan Nasional (BN; National Front) consisting of 14 parties and led by the Malay nationalist UMNO (Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu or United Malays National Organization). The leader of UMNO and president until 2003 has been Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad. Now the prime minister is Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (October 2003). Recently, BN has won the elections in Malaysia and has two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, which is required to pass constitutional amendments. The opposition has gathered in a front formed by four parties, the most important of which is the PAS, the "All-Malaysia Islam Party" or Parti Islam Semalaysia.
Malaya (peninsular Malaysia) has been independent from Great Britain since 1957. Tunku Abdul Rahman became the first prime minister. In 1963 Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore formed Malaysia. Singapore became an independent country in 1965. Malaysia has a rich colonial history (Portoguese, Dutch and English). For more historical info look at: a history of the Malay Peninsula.
Malaysia has a wide variety in religion. The main religion and official state religion is Islam. In 2000 approximately 60.4 % of the population was Muslim, 19.2 % Buddhist, 9.1 % Christian, 6.3 % Hinduism and 2.6 % Confucianism, Taoism or other Chinese religions. Other religions found in Malaysia: animism, Sikhism Baha'I Faith.
Cameron Highlands Malaysia - Boh Tea Plantation
This is a picture of the Boh Tea plantation in the Cameron Higlands. You can get a tour in the factory and learn about the processes of making fine quality tea. The Cameron Highlands are well known for the challenging walking trails, relaxing environment and nice tours.
Below you will find some remarks about how you can make your stay as comfortable as possible. Everyday day life in Malaysia is pretty relaxed and straightforward. Visitors behaving in a decent and normal way are unlikely to unintentionally give offense.
In Malaysia, it's polite to remove one's shoes at the door of the house upon entering. This also applies when you visit a mosque or temple. Seniority is greatly respected in Malaysia households and usually the eldest male of a family should be greeted first.
Usually, receiving gifts or items in Eastern societies should be given and received with both hands. If you receive items with one hand, use your right hand and not your left (left hands are mostly used for unhygienic tasks). This may vary from country to country in Asia. Also, when buying a suitable gift for someone, take into account the various (sub)cultures and religions. Never give liquor to a Muslim or buy/cook a meal with pork (forbidden in Muslim religion). Never give knives, clocks, watches or white flowers to a Chinese person (associated with death).
It's easy to get around with English in Malaysia. Knowing a few Malay words might be both be useful for non-English speaking Malaysian people and also tends to influence conversation in a positive way. Pointing with a finger is considered to be very rude. Instead, the entire hand should be used to indicate a direction, but not a person. Also, when trying to indicate you want a person to come over to you, don't use your hand in a horizontal way to signal a person. Instead, keep your arm closer to your body and move your hand (backside up) in a vertical way (up and down).
Because of the tropical climate, comfortable and informal clothing is recommended all year round. Take into account that Malaysia is predominantly a Muslim country, so conservative dress is most appropiate. Women should not wear skirts, dresses or shorts that are too short, especially in smaller towns and villages or in the northern states. Too much hippie-style dressing is not much appreciated in Malaysia.To get to know more about Malaysian clothes follow this link: Batik in Malaysia.
Malaysians expect others to be on time for appointments, but tend to be late for appointments themselves. Usually a contact will meet you at your hotel or his office. A suit and tie is suitable clothing men, with the jacket removed on warmer days. Long-sleeved batik shirts are also accepted. A suit or blouse and skirt are recommended for women during daytime appointments and evening dresses or cocktail dresses are recommended for evening appointments or formal occasions. Business meetings are often held during dinner and on meeting your contact a firm handshake and a "hello" are suitable as a greeting. Muslims bring their hand to their chest after shaking hands and you should follow this gesture. Malaysians are usually called by their given names preceded by Mr. Mrs. or Miss and Chinese use their family names preceded by Mr. Mrs. or Miss.
Malaysia is predominantly Muslim, so alcohol is both harder to get and more expensive than in Western societies. It's harder to get alcohol in smaller, conservative towns and villages and the northern states (including the islands). You could try to find Chinese shops to get some liquor. The story on drugs in Malaysia is quite simple: stay away from it (!). When caught with drugs (even with cannabis) you could end up in an infamous "rehabilitation center", spend years in jail or receive death penalty. So, be smart and find another way to entertain yourself. Since "culture" is always in motion, there are no static guidelines in how to act in various situations.
It's quite easy to get around in Malaysia. Buying second-hand cars in Malaysia is not recommended, but hiring a car is. As a former British colony they drive on the left side of the road. Public transport is a cheap and good way to travel around. Below and on our site you will find additional links and info about transport and travel in Malaysia:
- Check flights status: KLIA flight information - Official website of Malaysia Airlines - Transport from and to KLIA: CUTI - how to get to KLIA
- Official website of the Malaysian Railway: Keretapi Tanah Melayu - See a railway map of Malaysia - For railway services in East Malaysia take a look at: Sabah State Railway Department
- Express Bus: Biaramas Sarawak Brunei and Indonesia
- Look at a Roadmap of Malaysia (click to enlarge).
- In Sabah it's easy to travel by boat. For fares and schedules take a look at Sabah Ports Authority Services
Malaysia Site by Ben van Wijnen (English and Dutch).
Kuala Lumpur guide covering various important topics for travellers.
transport in Malaysia folder by Malaysia Travel Portal is also a good place to start your search.
The major export products in Malaysia are petroleum and petroleum products, electronic equipment, wood and wood products, palm oil, rubber and textiles. For more key info about Malaysian economy take a look at Key stats graph of the Malaysian department of statitistics. Many tourists have trouble to identify foreign money. To prepare yourself, take a look at some Malaysian Ringitt Banknotes and find out what their current value is compared to other foreign money with the Universal Currency Convertor.
Staying in good shape is important for travellers. When you get in trouble and need medical help as quickly as possible, try the following links: - Private hospital listing and government hospital listing you can find at the Malaysian Medical Association - Listing of doctors, specialists, pharmacies you can find at the YTL community - my doctor - For general tips and info about diseases, vaccinations and travel in South East Asia, check: CDC Travelers' Health
Malaysia has a tropical climate with average temperatures ranging from 26-29 degree Celsius the whole year round. The raining season is from September until February. To find more about weather and weather reports in Malaysia visit the Malaysian Meteorological Service.
* Time zone: +8 UT
* Capital: Kuala Lumpur
* Electricity: 220 and 240 V
* Main Languages: Bahasa Melayu, English and Chinese dialects
* Currency and Prices: Ringitt (1 RM equals 100 sen), softdrinks RM 5, local beer 10 RM.
* International Dial code: 60 * City dial codes: Ipoh - 05, Johor Bharu - 07, Kota Bharu - 09, Kota Kinabalu - 088, Kuala Lumpur - 03, Kuala Terengganu - 09, Kuantan - 09, Kuching - 082, Melaka - 06, Penang - 04, Seremban - 06, Sungai Pentai - 04 and Taiping - 05.
* Kuala Lumpur International Airport info: 03-8776 413503-8776 4135
* Bank hours: 08:00 - 17:00, closed on Sundays and national holidays
* Emergency numbers: 999 (police and ambulance); 994 (fire department); 112 mobile phone dial
* Public Holidays: visit CUTI - 2008 Malaysia Holidays
* Food: visit Nonya recipes
* Climate: Tropical 26-29 degrees Celsius
* Valid Drivers License: International Drivers License
* Tourist info:
Tourist Information Centres in Malaysia
- General info including links to embassy websites: Embassy World - Malaysia
- General info embassy adresses: EmbassiesAbroad
- Dutch Website: Nederlandse ambassade in Maleisië - Dutch embassy in Malaysia


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Sorry, Jared Leto. Hollywood's most coveted starlet, Lupita Nyong'o, is reportedly dating rapper K'Naan. The 12 Years a Slave actress, rumored to have been flirting with Dallas Buyer's Club's Leto throughout awards season, was spotted cuddled up with the Somali Canadian rapper the day after she won Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards. K'Naan was even seen clutching Nyong'o's golden statuette.
K'Naan, whose real name is Keinan Abdi Warsame, was born in war-torn Somalia and lived there until his family escaped to Canada when he was 13. He allegedly became involved in gang life as a teen until discovering his passion for music. Now a successful recording artist, the "Wavin' Flag" rapper is also an advocate for Somali aid and has spoken on the subject at the United Nations.
The rapper and actress have reportedly been dating on the down-low for a while. Could K'Nyong'o be the new Brangelina?
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Consider the funk gone!
Well…first let me back this blog train up a giant step or two and tell you I've been in a total funk/rut/the-whole-world-doesn't-seem-to-make-sense-right-now-so-I-am-going-to-be-crabby-about-it mood for the past couple weeks. I don't know what it is, but I seem to get in these moods from time to time. I know they are totally normal, but they are also totally annoying.
Could you tell though? Sometimes I wonder if by reading my posts you can tell what I'm feeling like in my personal, off-the-blog life. The one that includes paying bills and manfriends and $400 car repairs and lots of un-ladylike sweating in my new not air-conditioned apartment.
Because I totally wear my heart on my sleeve, and you'll know if I like you or if I don't or if I'm mad at you or if I'm secretly judging you for wearing a mullet skirt.
No offense friends, but I will judge you for clothing that reminds me of a trendy Wisconsin haircut.
To remedy my useless funk, I made a zucchini gratin, ate chocolate peanut butter ice cream, went out to lunch and doodled endlessly with my new Sharpie Pens, of which I am obsessed with.
Then, I decided to redesign my blog. Because sometimes when life throws a flour bomb of crabbiness in your face, you have to fight back the only way you know how – with a new blog header and custom HTML coding. And I love it!
Fresh, crisp and clean…just how I wish my showering habits were.
Then, I went on my favorite local TV station on National Zucchini Day to talk about ways to use up your annual summer abundance of this bountiful green vegetable.
If you can't see the above video, click here.
Talking fonts + zucchini = two things always guaranteed to put a smile on my face.
That and knowing in the next three months, I'll be traveling to Boston, NYC, Minneapolis and….ARGENTINA! As you can see, there was no reason to be in a funk knowing I will be dancing that dirty Argentinean tango with the manfriend in South America come October. Not to mention the egregious amounts of empanadas that I will eat.
So take that funk! Be gone.
Just leave me some zucchini pasta + pesto before you leave, mmmkay?
Raw Zucchini Pasta with Almond Pesto
Prep time: 15 minutes
4 medium-sized zucchini
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup raw almonds
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt + pepper, to taste
Using a julienne peeler or sharp knife, slice zucchini lengthwise into thin "noodle-like" stripes. Place in a bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Let zucchini sit for 10 minutes, and drain and pat zucchini dry.
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, pulse basil, garlic, almonds and lemon while streaming in olive oil slowly until mixture is blended but still slightly chunky. Scoop into a bowl, add parmesan cheese and salt + pepper, and toss until mixed.
To serve, place zucchini noodles in a bowl and mix with two heaping tablespoons of pesto.
Makes 4 servings
P.S. Zucchini is super fibrous, super low-calorie and super anti-oxidant-laden, meaning it's super good for you. Pesto adds healthy fat, fresh herbs and of course – cheese.
P.P.S. In other words, this is the perfect meal.


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ACAPULCO, Mexico - The tourism world turned its eyes on Mexico after six Spanish women were raped by masked gunmen during a vacation in this long-troubled Pacific resort.
While there has been talk of reviving the golden era of the '40s and '50s, international tourists have long steered away from Acapulco, even before the drug violence of recent years, as the city fell into disrepair and glitzier Cancun and Los Cabos gained favor.
The question now is whether the attack will affect other resorts as Mexico prepares for its annual spring break onslaught and peak season.
The hours-long assault was carried out by a gang of gunmen who burst into the beachfront home before dawn on Monday and tied up the six men inside, then raped the women. A seventh Mexican woman was unharmed.
"We are really sorry about what happened with the Spanish tourists because ... it is something that affects Mexico's image," said Juan Carlos Gonzalez, tourism secretary of Quintana Roo, the Caribbean coast state where Cancun is located and which hosted about 17 million tourists last year.
But he added, "We are definitely not as contaminated with the crime issue as other states in Mexico."
Acapulco barely registers on U.S. tourists' radar anymore, said Kathy Gerhardt, a spokeswoman for Travel Leaders, a network of independently owned and operated travel agencies in the U.S.
"Those individuals trying to lump Acapulco into the list of top Mexico destinations for U.S. travelers are simply misinformed," she said.
In a recent survey of more than 1,000 travel agency owners, managers and agents, "not a single individual chose Acapulco as a top international destination they are booking for their clients," Gerhardt said.
"We do not see any spillover effect," she added, for areas like Cancun, which Travel Leaders lists as the No. 2 foreign destination for U.S. travelers, after Caribbean island cruises.
From a 2009 shootout that killed 18 near Acapulco's fabled Flamingo Hotel to this week's attack, the resort once celebrated in Frank Sinatra songs and Elvis Presley movies has been the scene of body dumpings, beheadings and taxi-driver killings as gangs vie for drug-transport routes once controlled by the now-decimated Beltran Leyva cartel.
Oceania and Regent Seven Seas Cruises - some of the last lines making port calls in Acapulco - canceled those in December, before the latest attack.
An estimated 50,000 Spaniards travel to Mexico each year, but mostly to the Caribbean coast, not Acapulco. But Mexicans and Spaniards living in Mexico, like the victims, flock to Acapulco during Easter week and other long holiday weekends.


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Video: Simon Treweek
Surfer: Sandy Ryan
Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania, Australia
Shipsterns is a tow-wave, right? That's why we haven't seen much of it on Innersection yet. Then here comes Victorian devil Sandy Ryan with this all-Shippies session. It's as much a tribute to the spot as his own hellmanship. Then he closes it out by bringing us inside the wave with him…an amazing clip angle, for sure.
"Sandy is Shipsterns most regular regular," says filmmaker Simon Treweek, "even though he doesn't live in Tasmania. He'll fly into Apple Isle on the sniff of a swell, ensuring he's in the lineup before the sun rises and until it sets." Guess that's what you need to do to score clips like this. Sandy and Ryan are currently working on a full-length movie about this form of insanity, called Sally. Look for it out later this year. www.sallythemovie.com


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Neal Lewin
Excellent review.
Abdulkareem Husien
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Michael McFadden
It is interesting that the smokers' lungs were in reasonably decent enough shape that they did not significantly harm the recipients. What is most interesting about this is that the "dosage' of smoke to those "healthy" lungs was probably on the order of 1,000 to 1,000,000 times greater than the dosage of smoke that people are being told to worry about from secondhand smoke. Michael J. McFadden (Note: I am not a medical professional. My interest/expertise in this area comes from authoring "TobakkoNacht - - The Antismoking Endgame," a book in which dozens of medical studies concerning smoking bans and secondhand smoke were analyzed.).
Moneil Patel
I'm usually not skeptical of medical data, but this one is highly suspicious. Consider the source. The UK and most of europe freely allow smoking. Even on flights. I'd like to see data from the United States before I ever consider the UK for smoking vs. non-smoking..


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SIMON Ferry is keen to sort out his Swindon Town future as soon as possible, for the sake of his son Frankie.
The midfielder is out of contract at the end of the current campaign and no discussions have yet begun regarding a possible extension of his County Ground contract.
If this had been the scenario 12 months ago Ferry, by his own admission, would not have been as bothered by the prospect of being without a club in the summer - but after becoming a parent for the first time in August he has started to take a different view on life.
Still, given the current state of affairs at boardroom level in SN1, with a new owner being chased to replace Andrew Black, the playmaker is happy to accept that a resolution to his personal circumstances may have to wait.
"I signed a three-year and that's up at the end of the season but nothing has been said while the games are going on, and there are more important things with people trying to buy and sell the club," he said.
"That's more important than my contract so nothing's been said, I'm concentrating on the games.
"It's an important time of season, we've got a lot of games and I'm just looking at that.
"Maybe a couple of years ago I wouldn't have thought about that but now I've got family and that it's in the back of your head.
"Obviously you want to know what's happening, but there are more important things happening now with the club than me.
"Hopefully something will get sorted after the club gets bought, then maybe we'll sit down and talk.
"But as of now nothing's been said.
"I'm playing for (Frankie) now, everything is for him, so I don't really want to be going into the summer not really knowing what's happening.
"Hopefully something can get sorted before then.
"Last year I probably didn't have a care in the world to be honest with you.
"I didn't think too much of things, but now with a kid you've got to look after him and his life to pan out so you've got to do as well as you can for him."
After six months of changing nappies and being woken in the early hours, Ferry has become acclimated to life as a dad, and he claims to be dealing with it pretty well.
"It's a lot of responsibility, I don't get as much sleep as I used to but I'm used to it now and I feel he's coming on great," he said "I'm not strict, my missus is quite strict but I let him do stupid things."


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* Mr. HOLDEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to support the inclusion of the Research & Development tax credit in H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010. The R&D tax credit is extremely important in providing funding to manufacturers and businesses for my district, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the entire country. The tax credit allows businesses, large and small, to develop new products and technology and in the process it creates millions of jobs. It has been renewed every year since its inception in 1986 and the current administration has proposed that the tax credit be made permanent.
* In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever for businesses to explore every avenue of tax savings, especially ones that reward innovativeness and creativity in our manufacturers. H.R. 4213 has already passed the House and the Senate. Before it is reconciled and enacted into law, I again offer my support for the inclusion of the R&D tax credit.
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As TIME'S State Department correspondent for the past three years, Christopher Ogden became accustomed to constant foreign travel at the drop of an olive branch. In the past two years alone, Ogden logged 200,000 miles with Cyrus Vance, including six trips to the Middle East. So it was with unpacked bags and undisguised relief that he began his new assignment last week as TIME White House correspondent. His first scheduled trip late this month with the President: to Elk City, Okla., a place that Carter promised to revisit if he were elected. Only hours later, however, the President announced his peace...
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Undergraduate research will be under the spotlight at Western Carolina University during upcoming weeks as WCU students participate in an on-campus Undergraduate Expo and record numbers of students travel to Asheville to share their research at the 20th annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
WCU's Undergraduate Expo is set for March 27-30, with more than 140 students presenting research papers, poster sessions, creative writing, performances and demonstrations. Students from a different academic college will be featured each day.
Brian Railsback, dean of the Honors College, which sponsors the Expo, said there has been an amazing increase in undergraduate research activity at WCU over the past two years, fueled by the university's rising academic standards, new facilities and increasing faculty commitment to student research. Faculty members from the four academic colleges increasingly understand the benefit of undergraduate research for our students, he said.
The Expo schedule includes presentations on topics such as Economics of Solar Photovoltaics in Residential Construction in Western North Carolina, Redesign of Boat Propeller, Stolen People: The Scary World of Identity Theft, Software of the Democratic Mind, Franklin High School: A Legacy of Community Involvement, Advertising: The Necessary Evil and Methods of Capital Punishment.
Student presenters and faculty sponsors will gather for the Expo banquet at 5 p.m. Monday, March 27, in the Grandroom of WCU's A.K. Hinds University Center. The banquet program will showcase the talents of WCU music majors.
A school record 66 students will pack up their research projects April 6-8 and join 31 faculty sponsors in heading to the University of North Carolina at Asheville, site of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. They will be joined there by students and faculty members from more than 200 colleges and universities across the nation.
Projects submitted to the national conference are reviewed by panels of professors in all disciplines, Railsback said. The high number of presenters from WCU is truly demonstrative of the quality of undergraduate faculty/student partnerships going on here.
To obtain a full schedule of Expo presentations, contact the Honors College office at (828) 227-7383. For more information about the national conference, visit the Web site at ncur.unca.edu/
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Ashburn Psychological Services offers treatment for eating disorders. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential for improvement since eating disorders are complex and often comorbid with other mental health concerns. Cognitive-behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive remediation therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family therapy, behavior therapy, and music therapy are some of the approaches used to successfully treat eating disorders. At times, increased family involvement, medication and hospitalization is needed. We at Ashburn Psychological Services are here to help.


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Victoria's Secret - The VS flannel pajama in Pink Dogs and Hearts
Only Victoria's Secret could make flannel PJ's sexy! I love the addition of the pink dogs and hearts, a great new take on flannel. Plus VS offers tons of great designs for their flannel wear.
Nice dark set of Pjs that come in both men and women. Handmade to order these PJs have the most adorable ghost buttons.
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Made of ultra soft flannel, these kids pj bottoms can be paired with any top for a cozy winter or holiday sleep set.Tags: winter, pajamas, Christmas, pjs, flannel, kids christmas pajamas, kids flannel pajamas, kids pajamas, Holiday PJ'sAdded 10 Years Ago from Lands End
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GSAs student research grant program works to maintain a high level of support for students and awards grants to nearly 50% of applicants. To sustain and surpass these efforts and to open up funding for new GSA Student Members, we have modified the eligibility for receiving grant funds. Students may now only receive GSA graduate student research grant money once at the Masters level and once at the Ph.D. level. Grant applicants who do not receive funding are always welcome to reapply.
Click here for complete details. We will begin accepting 2006 applications online in mid-November 2005. Online applications will be due by 11:59 p.m. (MST), Wednesday, 1 February 2006.


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Kay Rose was born on February 12, 1922 in New York City, New York, USA. She is known for her work on Speed (1994), The Big Valley (1965) and Ordinary People (1980). She was married to Sherman A. Rose. She died on December 11, 2002 in Burbank, California, USA. See full bio »
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Thanks to mobile phones, Twitter, and instant publishing, you can read all about the latest mass shooting within minutes. But much of what you're reading, even days afterward, is false. First come the inference-riddled hearsay accounts from confused marginal witnesses. Then come the speculating journalists. Then come the political axe-grinders, cherry-picking reported details to validate their agendas. The latest case is Tuesday's attack in a shopping mall near Portland, Ore. Here's how the errors and escalations have played out so far.
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Baby Bookworms! 7 Tips for Reading Aloud to Babies & Toddlers
Did you know that reading to your baby can boost his brain power? The American Academy of Pediatrics announced a new policy in June 2014 advising that parents regularly read aloud to kids from infancy through at least age 5 because it stimulates development, supports the parent/child bond, and helps build language, literacy, and social/emotional skills at a critical time in children's lives. Plus, it's just plain fun! Get some simple tips to make the most of story time with your tot.


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In my spare time I like to listen to music. When im listening to music I feel like the whole world is irrelevent, like nothing else matters. Music is the one thing that can separate me from everything and can help me relax even for just a moment.
My favorite type of music is Techno/dubstep. I love the electric style music because it is so different from any other genre. And can set you into a kind of trance.
Out of all the electronic artists out there I would have to say that my favorite is Skrilex. I rank him so high because i love the way the he creates his music and positions the drops.
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Smoki Musaraj is a graduate student doing research in Albania. I have been fascinated by Albania ever since I read a news story about how, at the end of the cold war, there were signs that Albania was "opening up" because they didn't execute victims of a shipwreck who washed ashore (as they had done previously).
In a recent post Smoki explains why there are no anthropology departments in Albania.
I asked [the director of the National Albanian State Archive] why there is no Anthropology Department in the Academy given that there are so many ethnographers whom I am starting to discover through various institutes. He explained that while ethnography and ethnology were always part of the History Department, Anthropology as a discipline, according to the Communist academic doctrine was considered as an "American invention. Given that America, he said, was considered as a country without a history, Anthropology [always according to this official interpretation] was invented and fetishized to make up for the lack of culture and ethnos".
Although there is no clear "about" page or individual author bios, it seems that blog.newanthro.net is another anthropology group blog of some kind, so add it to your bookmarks!


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" Brand: Puma / Type: Terry Microfiber Socks "
I always wear trainer socks when I wear my trainers as I wouldn't wear them without socks but don't like seeing longer socks sticking out of the top of my trainers. These Puma trainer socks are perfect as they just overlap my trainers by about a centimetre and as the ones I chose are white they are not very noticeable but they also came in pink and black. I also wear ankle socks under my ankle boots as I find them the most comfortable to wear and seem to keep in place.
I bought these in a pack of three from Sports Direct and paid just £4 which I thought was a good price. I have previously seen them at Sports Direct for £4.99 and also online from £4 to £7. They have the Puma cat and Puma logo which give them a sporty look which is in a medium grey colour. They are made of 65% cotton, 33% Polyamide and 2% Elastane which helps to give them their stretch which you notice when you are putting them on and they really do feel soft.
The soles are slightly cushioned so they are soft to walk on and comfortable to wear. I bought them in sizes 3-5 and find that they fit quite snugly but not too tightly but if I inadvertently shrunk them in the washer or dryer this could be a problem. They also came in sizes 6-8 but these would definitely have been too big as I am a size 4 and a half or 5.
I have found these socks very easy to wear, they haven't rubbed or irritated my feet at all. I have worn them when I have been jogging and they have not slid down into my trainers and have kept my feet warm but not made them sweat too much. I wash them in my usual 30 degree wash and I have tumble dried them just to finish them off but will usually dry them on the clothes airer due to the high cotton content.
White socks don't usually stay very white for long but these don't look too bad and seem to be keeping their colour more than cheaper socks I have bought. But at £1.33 a pair I don't mind too much replacing them if they begin to look too grey. I would buy these socks again and recommend them as good everyday sports socks.
Although I believe that socks are a necessity to stop my feet from smelling in my trainers, I have never been a fan of the sock over the ankle look and therefore am regularly looking out for new pairs of ankle socks. Put quite simply an ankle sock is basically a shorter than normal sock which ensures that it hides out of sight inside my trainer and personally I prefer this look. As a result of my old ankle socks beginning to look a little worse for wear I went on the hunt before Christmas for some new ankle socks and found my local JD Sports a great place to look.
The socks that I came home with were these Puma ankle socks which I believe can be worn by both women and men seeing as the sizes range from a small '2.5 - 5' to a much larger '9 - 11'. There were only two colours to choose from in my local sports store those being black or white and each came in a set of three pairs. Being that I wear white trainers I opted for the white socks and these looked pristine with their mainly white block colour and black cat and puma logo illustrated on the toes and heel. The socks feel very stretchy to the touch and yet quite soft and they have a slightly thinner feel to that of a standard sock which is great in my opinion as it ensures that my feet can breathe in these socks and that I can firmly tuck them down inside my trainers out of sight. As I am a size six I went for the middle size which is a '6 - 8' and found these to fit snugly around my feet and ankles without any of the fabric gathering or looking loose and I attributed this to the very stretchy feel of these socks.
Personally I think that these socks work best when worn underneath trainers as oppose to longer footwear such as boots. This is because I find that when worn with boots these socks can cause the thin skin around my ankle to chafe inside my boot and cause blisters. With trainers these socks rise about half a centimetre above the height of the trainers and therefore are only just visible. The thin material of these socks ensures that they feel cool and comfortable inside my trainers and do not have much bulk therefore giving my toes more room to move around. The thin texture of these socks does mean that they are not the warmest sock that I own and are not thick enough to withstand the cold surface of my hard flooring however, they are more than adequate during times when I am going for a bit of exercise.
To care for these socks I find that by washing them in a cool 30° wash they come out fresh and clean. The thin fabric of these socks ensures that they dry quite quickly and I typically find that by leaving them to dry on my airer the socks are dry by the end of the day. As these socks are quite stretchy they have kept their shape very well and have not gained any size however, these socks are not quite as white as they were when I first purchased them and I am sure this is down to a couple of factors including the fact that they may have been put in a darker wash cycle by accident more than once.
In terms of price, I paid £6 for a pack of three pairs of these socks which equates to £2 per pair. I think this is good value for money however I was dismayed to see them on Amazon recently for only £4, I will certainly be keeping an eye out for the best price in the future.
I like these socks and think that they are good value for money and quality in construction. As a result I would recommend them and they score a great five stars from me.
I hope this review has been of some help and thanks for reading! x
Puma ankle socks are great value as you can get three pairs for around about £5 which is more or less than most high street shops but the Puma ones are much better quality and don't wash out of shape after one wash.
I have some in black, pink and of course classic white. They are primarily designed to be used with trainers but there is nothing to say that that's all you should wear them with. Personally I wear them quite a lot with ankle boots as I don't really like going bare foot but there is nothing worse than seeing a sock poke out the top of a nice black boot. With these being ankle socks they don't go any higher than the ankle bone so can be worn invisibly with loads of different shoes.
They are also a really comfortable fit and the elastic isn't so tight that it is uncomfortable but it isn't so loose that they fall down either. They pretty much stay in place all day and the elastic doesn't cut my circulation off. They are really really thin so they don't feel uncomfortable and rub against my feet when I am walking either.
With some coloured socks they lose their colour after one wash but these pretty much retain their colour and even the black ones are still nice and dark. The white ones do need an occasional boil wash to remove staining from jeans, shoes etc but they come up nicely and don't shrink to childrens sizes after being washed.
The socks also feel nicer to the touch than some I got from high street shops such as new look and are made with nice soft quality cotton and you can definitely feel that they are good quality when you touch them.
For £5 for a pack of three Puma ankle socks are great value and really nice to wear and would be something that I would recommend to people.
I do quite a lot of sport and I often wear 3/4 length trousers or cropped trousers to play in, especially in the summer time. When I'm wearing trousers like this I don't like to wear long socks as I think they look really funny so I like to wear ankle socks that you can't really see once you have your trainers on.
These Puma socks are perfect for sport and wearing with trainers. Ankle socks mean that when you put them on they finish just around the ankle. I find these fit on my feet perfectly and they have a little bit of elastin around the ankle portion so they will stay up and do not ride down your feet or anything like that. When I have my trainers on also the top of the trainers and the laces sort of hold the socks in place too so they do not slip when you are running or walking.
These socks are just plain white but have a little picture of a Puma on which is the logo of Puma clothing. They can be worn with any colour of trainer and sports wear which I like. The socks are made of 65% cotton and have some 33% Polyamide and like I've mentioned above, 2% Elastane to keep them up around the ankle. The socks are also cushioned quite a bit as well so I find them very comfortable to wear. They do not rub and also are not annoying around the toe area which some sports socks can be. They work really well when I am running around to keep my feet warm but also dry as well and I find they never really make my feet sweat which is nice.
The socks come in a pack of three which I find handy as I usually always lose one from one pair, have one in the wash and one I am wearing so three pairs is the perfect number. A pack of three costs £4.99 from sports shops which I think is a really good price for good quality sports socks.
This is a review of the Puma ankle socks (well, I call them trainer socks actually) since 2006. I don't wear trainers all the time so they have sporadic use but these socks have a special place in my heart although you can buy them in the UK, I bought mine in New York when I realised that we were going to be doing a lot of walking and I had packed an inadequate and unsuitable cheap and thin type of trainer socks that were self evicting as you walked along.
The purchase
I bought the socks from a well known discount store called Century 21 which is situated near the site of the World Trade Centre and close to the subway where you go for the Liberty Island tour. Consequently we visited this store a few times during our 2006 trip to buy presents and suchlike. The shop was a bit like TK Maxx in the variety of goods it sold and the socks were a purchase I intended to use during the trip so were made early on. I also had to make sure they would fit my big feet (size 8-9) and I was pleased to note that they did.
The socks came in a bundle of three pairs and were held together with a cardboard header and plastic clip and shelf hook.
I paid around $12 for the socks which was not cheap but they were clearly good quality and a purchase I appreciated during the trip when my feet were comfy.
This was one of the first things I noticed about the socks. They were so thick they felt padded and I knew they were designed to be comfortable. The socks were white with a bit of a cushioned rim which sits around the ankle and it also has the puma logo on the ankle.
I immediately noticed my boyfriend, (who proposed to me on the trip and is now my husband) eyeing up the socks when we were back in the hotel room. At three pairs a pack and at least that many days left on the trip I warned him off and told him I was not sharing the socks!
My thoughts
I will definitely return to this brand in the future as they have turned out to be the best ever trainer socks I have owned, talk about long lasting as well! For some reason as well I have managed to retain all three pairs and they haven't done that irritating disappearing job that odd socks tend to do. For the money paid I have more than had my money's worth out of the socks, they have done numerous gym sessions, walks and holidays and are still nice and white and haven't bobbled or stretched. Most importantly they stay on your feet and don't roll down or shift when you start walking. The extra cushion in the sock provides comfort without them being sweaty (no nylon content) and you just don't even know that you are wearing them. A good all rounder in my opinion.
Final word
Highly recommended and a definite repurchase for me in the future.
I have three pairs of Puma Ankle Socks Women which I bought mostly for when I wear trainers as this tends to be the only time that I wear socks. I bought the socks in a pack of three from my local independent sports shop and they cost me £6.25 for the three pairs - which obviously equates to just over £2 for each pair. Although this is cheaper than a lot of socks on the market, especially those that you can buy in supermarkets, I just thought they seemed like good quality socks and so I thought they would be especially good if I was planning on doing a lot of walking or playing sports.
These socks are all white and each have a grey puma on the long side of the sock. They are made from cotton and polyamide and there is elastine in them also and so this means that they are somewhat stretchy and so they can be stretched to fit most feet sizes. I am a size 7 and the socks fit me perfectly. I particularly like that these are trainer socks and so this means that they are designed to cover the feet only where the trainers touch and so my ankles are left bare and so it isn't obvious to others that socks are being worn. When I'm wearing my trainers with these socks I can see the top ribbing part of the socks, but only just.
The socks are comfortable to wear. They are quite soft and, as I said perfectly, they fit well and will stretch to fit. They are quite thin and so they don't contribute to getting my feet hot and sweaty, but they are thick enough that they ensure that my trainers do not rub. I particularly like that the trainers do not ride down when I wear them because I absolutely hate it when socks rub down and ending up collecting under my foot!
The socks wash well and they have maintained their white colour - although they are slightly more of a dull white than when I first bought them. There is no bobbly bits on the socks and they have stayed soft and haven't lost their shape or stretchiness.
Overall, I would recommend these socks even though they cost a little more.
As you may have seen from previous reviews I go up the gym on a regular basis, recently I decided that my old gym stuff was starting to look a bit worn so decided to take a trip to a local cheap sports shop to purchase some new shorts and T shirts. After I made my purchases I realised that one thing I hadn't brought were some new socks, for the gym I like to wear thin ankle socks, ones which do not come far up your legs but also thin to help keep my feet cool. I couldn't be bothered to take another trip back to the shop so decided to have a look online for something suitable and also reasonably priced. After having a look around I came across a pack of 3 Puma Ankle Socks or Trainer Liners as they are sometimes called, perfect for what I wanted, as well as being pink and white ideal to go with the new gym clothes I had just brought.
The ankle socks as I have mentioned come in a pack of 3 and look just like any other ankle socks. In the pack you get 2 pink pairs and one white pair, I have to say the pink ones are my favourite. Each pair has the word Puma stitched onto the back of the heel areas and the Puma logo (a picture of a Puma) stitched on the top of each sock, this is positioned so that it sits just across your toes. The white pair has the Puma logos stitched onto them in pink, one pink pair has the logos stitched on them in white and the second pink pair has the logos stitched onto them in a slightly darker coloured pink, all of the logos contrast the colour of the socks, but I think the pink pair with the pink logo stands out the least compared to the other two pairs. Other than the Puma logos the socks are quite plain, there is other detail on them at all, not that this was a problem for me after all I only wanted to wear them for the gym.
The Puma ankle socks are actually described as Trainer Liners, this is because they are made from a very thin material, I did wonder whether they would cause my trainers to rub my feet, with them being so thin my concern was that they would not provide enough protection. After I put the socks on for the first time I was convinced that would not get on with them as they were thinner than I had expected despite them being described as 'liners' but I decided to give them a go. What I did find as I wore them was that I hardly noticed they were there, they did not make my feet even more hot than what they already were from exercising, they let my feet breath and helped to keep them cool. After I had been wearing the socks in the gym for a while I was pleased to see that they were not causing my trainers to rub my feet at all, despite them being so thin they were still providing enough protection for my feet whilst keeping my feet cool, there's nothing worse than wearing thick socks in the gym which cause your feet to sweat, personally I find that this just makes me even hotter, whilst wearing the Puma trainer liners my feet we kept cool and feeling fresh. The socks are made from 65% cotton, 33% polyamide and 2% elastane, personally this doesn't mean a huge amount to me, but I do know that cotton products are ideal to wear at the gym as they do help you to stay cool whilst working out, this was definitely the case with these socks.
My next issue was going to be whether they stayed up and in place as I moved around, I have had cheap ankle socks before which after wearing for a little while end up slipping down and fold up inside your shoes/ trainers, not very comfortable at all. The Puma ankle socks have a slightly ribbed ankle area which when I put them felt like the elastic in them was reasonably strong, but the real test was going to be as I started to exercise. Again the Puma Trainer Liners stood up to the test, the ribbed cuff around the ankle contain strong enough elastic to keep the socks in place, but it was not so tight that it cut into your ankle, the ribbed area is slightly thicker than the rest of the sock so this provided a bit of added comfort as I wore the socks, not that they were uncomfortable at all. So overall I was extremely pleased with my Puma ankle socks, they are extremely comfortable to wear, kept my feet cool whilst protecting them from he inside of my trainers, and also stayed in place as I exercised without rucking up inside my trainers.
I purchased my Puma Trainer Liners online from M & M Direct, for a pack of 3 it cost me just £4.99, according to the site they retail at £9.99 meaning I saved myself £5.00, however I'm not too sure how exact this is. Personally I feel that £4.99 for 3 pairs of Puma ankles socks is a bargain, they are of an excellent quality so definitely worth the money, some of the socks sold in the sports shop are a lot more expensive especially if they are a brand name as with these particular socks.
My Puma Trainer Liners are machine washable and so far have proved to be very hardwearing. They do get a lot of use and are washed regularly, obviously this depends on how many times I go up the gym, but they have been washed a considerable amount of times now and still look as good as new, they are showing no signs of wear and tear and are in perfect condition. Despite the extra thin material the socks have not developed any holes at all which I did wonder whether they would with constant wearing and washing but so far this has not been the case.
The socks come in only 2 sizes these consist of sizes 2 - 5 and sizes 6 - 8, if anything I would say this is the only down side about the socks as the sizes are very general, however I have the 6 -8's and these are perfect for me, not too big at all, If anything the sizes could be a problem for some people, but for me this is not an issue and would not put me off this product.
Overall I would defiantly recommend the Puma Trainer Liners, they are perfect for wearing in trainers whilst exercising, they are thin leaving your feet feeling cool and fresh, do not roll up inside your trainers and are extremely comfortable to wear. They are very reasonably priced when brought online and have proved to be very hardwearing. These socks do not just have to be worn with trainers for sports but could be worn in any shoes/ boots you wish to wear them in, I have tried mine in boots and again they are just as comfortable. I have been very pleased with my Puma Trainer Liners, and would definitely purchase them in the future as well as recommend them to anyone, especially those who enjoy sport and exercise.
==Puma Ankle Socks==
I don't often find the need to wear these trainer socks in the summer as I am not a big trainer wearer except for sport and the like. Since I have started running I find that my ankles get really hot and feel terribly uncomfortable. I haven't the thinnest of ankles either and more often than not regular sports socks feel far too tight on me and I end up having to fold them over.
So it was only when I was picking up some of my new summer high heeled sandals from ASOS that I stumbled across these ankle socks from Puma. The thing that drew me into them was the fact that they were proper trainer liner type of socks and the ones that can't be seen when you are wearing them. It seems that so many of these socks that are meant to be small ankle socks are still too high and end up getting seen above the line of the trainer and this is not a good look in my opinion.
A pack of three of these socks cost £6 which is not especially cheap but I did have a little look elsewhere online and I couldn't see this same design for any cheaper especially since I was already ordering something from ASOS.
The pack contains three different colours of the sock and there is a clack pair, a grey pair and a white pair. I find this better than just getting a set of white socks especially as my running trainers are black and if I wear my cropped exercise trousers the trainers are even less noticeable.
The socks themselves are really good and although not 100% cotton they don't seem to get my feet hot or sweaty but then again I always seem to have pretty cold feet. They are made up with 65% cotton, 33% polyamide and 2% elastine. The elastic really gives them the snug and close fit which makes them stay on the back of my heels well even when running.
The socks feel comfortable to wear and they have washed up really well too with no noticeable wearing considering I have had them for a good few months now. They are not suitable for the tumble dryer however because of the elastic content and would probably shrink if they were to get put in there.
All in all I think these socks are great. They weren't the cheapest socks you can get but because they have the Puma name to them and the fact they are true "hidden" socks I feel that they are worth the money. In fact I wouldn't mind getting myself another three pairs. I feel a top score of 5 out of 5 stars and a high recommendation is in order here.
I do hope that this has been of some help/interest to you
Many thanks for taking the time to read.
After the recent warm spell I have found myself bringing out my trainer socks. As I wear shorts in the warm weather i don't like to wear socks aswell as it isn't a very fashionable look! trainer socks are basically socks, but they aren't as long as normal socks and they sit just below the ankle area and are therefore covered by your trainers and not visible. Before I started using the trainer socks I used to go without socks and my trainers soon began to stink! Also, my feet did rub on the trainers and I suffered from sore feet and blisters. When you wear your shorts the Puma trainer socks are ideal. I paid around £4 for 3 pairs, which is good value for money. I don't need any more than 3 pairs as I don't wear them that often (thanks to the British weather!).
generally with these style of socks you will find them in black or white, I have three white pairs to match the colour of my trainers. The socks have an elasticated opening and on the heel of each sock is the word 'Puma' in black. I love the simplicity of the design of this product, and they have lasted me a long time. The opening of the socks also have extra padding for comfort around the ankles. A lot of other trainer sock brands don't provide this, and they are important for the comfort of the socks.
As they are very well priced they are a must for those wishing to wear shorts this Summer. These Puma trainer socks are made from 65% cotton, 33% polyamide and 2% elastane. Don't go out wearing sports socks when you have shorts on - it isn't a good look at all!
As a big fan of 3/4 jeans, i always tend to buy ankle socks that can be well hidden not to show through your trainers. I tend to visit soccer sport shop quite a bit, as they have many special offers on sports wear, so as i queued up at the counter to pay for my other goods, i noticed a pack of two puma ankle socks for £1.50 they were a variety of colours to chose from, and i picked the pack that consisted of a black pair and a pink pair.
Each sock has a picture of the puma cat on the sides, and the word pma embroidered across the toe of each sock.
These were quite comfortable to wear and without any irritation, the only problem i tend to have that in most shops they only sell a size 4-7 in women's ankle socks, and i am actually a size 8, so i do find that if i am sat down with no trainers on and tend to move my feet around a bit then the sock does slide off, ok now this wont be a problem for most people and i am sure if i shopped around a bit then i probably would find somewhere that catered for a size 8. The socks are well hidden under my trainers when i am wearing my 3/4 jeans, so in my eyes its a job well done, as that is all i ever really wanted from them.
Well so far i have had these about a month or so and there are no holes in any of the pairs yet, although i would not recommend walking about with no slippers on in the pink pair, as i did and the dirt is really easily picked up and will not wash out, for obvious reasons the black pair remain ok.
My overall opinion
I would recommend these to buy, as they are comfortable, and seem very durable, although i am sure you could get more pairs for the same price, but would they really last as long, the only downside i can find is the sizing, as i could only get up to a size 7, but i would definatly buy some more pairs the next time i am in soccer sport.


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June 11, 2013
Pella, Iowa
10:30 A.M., Monday, June 17, 2013
First Christian Reformed Church
Pella, Iowa
Beginning at 10:30 A.M., Sunday, June 16, 2013
With family present 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Garden Chapel Funeral Home
Pella, Iowa
Hospice of Pella
Daughter: Sylvia Uitermarkt – Otley
Grandsons: Jesse Uitermarkt
Caleb Uitermarkt
February 18, 1931 - June 11, 2013
Ann Veldhuis, the daughter of Christoffel and Elizabet (PieketWeeserik) Slot, was born February 19, 1931, in Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands. She was educated and attended nurses training in the Netherlands.
In October of 1955 Ann immigrated to America where she joined her husband, Steve, in Alton, Iowa. He had been living with his parents, sister, and brother since 1953.
In June of 1957 their daughter, Sylvia Elizabeth, was born in Orange City, Iowa. In 1959 they moved to Holland, Michigan where Steve attended Hope College and Western Theological Seminary and Ann worked in the Holland City Hospital. In 1963 Steve graduated and they started working in their first church in Ireton, Iowa. Ann faithfully worked alongside Stephen in the ministry, including churches in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, Knoxville, Iowa, Ackley, Iowa, and Ellsworth, Minnesota. Ann always loved working in church and enjoyed visiting people.
In 1994 Steve retired and they moved to Pella, Iowa to be close to their daughter, Sylvia, and grandsons, Jesses and Caleb, who she loved more than words can say.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, her parents, her two brothers, and her son-in-law, Robert Uitermarkt.


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To say that Sunny lives up to her name is probably giving the sun too much credit. She's even more cheerful than sunshine. And definitely more talented. Sunny was our first Rural Artisan Potter, and we love every time she stops by the shop to restock her inventory and show us new finds.
enrolled in a pottery class while a senior at Cornell University in 1972. I continued to be involved with clay of and on, mostly on, for the next 40 years.


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A ham sandwich > Hamsterdam > "H.A.M."
With all due respect, past and present, and without further to do.
1) Watch the Throne is just a worthless cash-in, right?
Jay-Z hasn't had an album out in a couple of years, and there doesn't appear to be a new Jay-Z album on the horizon. I'm not sure if his 42 year-old brain is capable of just mumbling any ol' shit into a microphone and coming up with a halfway decent album, like he did back in the days of The Dynasty and The Blueprint. Even if he could have an album recorded and ready to release by the summer, that wouldn't leave very much time to come up with the marketing tie-ins necessary to release a rap album in 2K11. Jay Electronica already has that nasty red Mountain Dew 'pon lock, and I'm pretty sure the other flavors, which only appear intermittently, have been claimed by Taco Bell and the original Xbox. Kanye West, theoretically at least, is still riding high off the buzz from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, even though it sold worst than 808s & Heartbreak; it"s now being outsold by Nicki Minaj's Fish Friday, which even Noz and his ilk didn't pretend to like; and it might eventually be outsold by the Nicki Minaj album, if it hasn't been already. (Fuck research.) It used to be the case that Jay-Z could release any ol' shit six months after his album came out (collaborations with R Kelly, Linkin Park, etc.) and make a few dollars off it, but that was back when you could easily dupe people into buying a CD that wasn't worth a shit, by stamping the name Jay-Z on it. I guess they figure Watch the Throne at least looks like a good idea on paper.
2) Big brother is teaching little brother all of the tricks of the trade.
I can see it now. Jay-Z and Kanye West were in Peter Gabriel's studio, trying to recapture some of that "In Your Eyes" magic (which is understandable), when they both realized they were out of ideas. Kanye West was all set to call it quits and go sniff cocaine from the crevice between Shay UK Bombshell's gigantic cans, when Jay-Z, who might be jealous of the random British Twitter ho, announced he had an idea. They could just do the same thing he always does when he's hard up for an idea: borrow one from someone else – in this case, obscure southern rapper Pill, who had that song "Trap Going Ham," or whatever it was called, a couple of years ago. He may have been one of those XXL Freshman who went on to not do very much in their careers, just like… well, pretty much all of them, but I can't remember, even though I work here and hence have no choice but to visit this site at least once a day. If Pill is hard up for money, which I'm sure he is, he might want to consider extracting some blood money from Jay and Kanye, for the use of his "swag." If he doesn't want to take them to court, like in that Facebook movie, or he can't afford to, he should at least try to get a sympathy verse on a potential remix. Or maybe he can get a job at Jay-Z's new fried chicken restaurant. He could become a member of the chicken fryers union, which I really did found as a teenager back in the late '90s.
3) Freestyling is for MCs who have skills.
The lyrics to "H.A.M." are obviously pure stream of consciousness. You can tell from both the fact that they aren't any good, and the fact that Kanye's verse eventually veers off into discussion of his desire to make sweet, passionate love to white women. Jay-Z can kinda get away with it. His verse is not very good, especially if you don't care for the whole double time thing, but it's not any worse than any of the verses from his past few albums. Kanye's verse, on the other hand, is just awful. He rhymes Jigga with nigga, Mark Twain-style; he brings up Pam from the TV show Martin, seemingly for no other reason than to rhyme her name with the word ham. And those are just the things I can remember from the two times I subjected myself to this crap. I'm sure there's more. Let me guess, they were too strapped for time to fly someone out to write Kanye's verses for him, like they did on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
4) Don't trust anyone who pretended this is a good song, or acted as if they didn't have an opinion.
Believe it or not, I really did expect this to be a good song. It's Jay-Z and Kanye, who, on many an occasion, have combined like chocolate and peanut butter. No fishsticks. I spent what seemed like an eternity this "morning" clicking through article after article re: "H.A.M." in my Google Reader, and none of them mentioned anything about it sucking balls. In fact, none of them seemed to have anything to say about whether or not it was any good, except for the King of the Internets, Miss Info, who seemed very enthusiastic. It just goes to show how useless the hip-hop Internets have become.