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Hey, whatever you're doing right now — stop. Why? You're undoubtedly doing it wrong. You're probably even reading this article wrong, too. Maybe you should just give up. OK, perhaps that was a bit harsh. Are you still reading? Good! That means you're ready to change your misguided ways. Read on for four everyday things you're doing wrong and why.
Brushing your Teeth
Dentists want you to know that you're using too much toothpaste. You're probably still squeezing that inch-sized line of paste on your brush when it should be the size of a pea. Sure, your breath may feel fresher, but the taste of success is merely superficial. If you truly want a complete clean, supplement your brushing routine with daily flossing and mouthwash. But since you're probably doing both those things wrong, too, learn more about how to floss and the right way to use mouthwash.
Eating Fruit
In addition to wasting toothpaste, you're probably discarding good apples too. You likely take an "around the world" approach to eating apples, but as it turns out you should be finishing them from top to bottom — core and all. Not a believer? Consider this video tutorial on proper apple eating. You may be surprised by the parts you're missing.
On that note, you're opening bananas wrong, too. The old tear from the stem method isn't actually the most efficient way to get to the fruit. Instead, you should pinch the peel from the bottom to easily reveal the fruit. Opening it this way also lets the stem double as a handle.
Congratulations, you made it through the morning doing everything incorrectly. Now it's time to get to work and start multitasking the day away, right? Wrong.
A Live Science article and interview with Arthur Markman, a professor of psychology, noted, "Dividing attention across multiple activities is taxing on the brain, and can often come at the expense of real productivity." It's actually better to make a to-do list and complete one task at a time without switching.
You're also sitting too much. Sure, your boss may lead you to believe that you're strapped to your desk chair for eight hours a day, but there's a little wiggle room — and you should use it. Medical informatics professionals, for example, may be glued to their computer screen solving health care problems all day long, but never tending to their own. However, try to take a short walk around the office at the top of every hour, or during bathroom breaks take the stairs to a restroom on another floor to burn some extra calories and get your blood flowing or you could risk these future side effects.
Drinking Alcohol
Face it: You're probably a binge drinker. Well, maybe not exactly, but it doesn't take much for a regular imbiber to cross the blurry line. That line for average healthy adults is one drink for women and two for men. Think you did well at that last happy hour? Think again. That single bar drink you ordered could be a double. According to Mayo Clinic, these are the actual serving sizes for one drink of the following: 12 fl. oz. of beer, 5 fl. oz. of wine, and 1.5 fl. oz. of distilled liquor.
If you order one beer straight from the bottle, you may be OK. However, what you believe to be a generous pour from your favorite bartender may be twice the recommended serving. For example, your wine glass should only be half full.
What things have you done, perhaps for years, that you found out later were completely wrong?
This guest article was written by Brian Kemp who is a freelance writer and fitness nut, from Houston TX, when he's not on the beach or in the ocean he's writing up new articles on various topics.


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Re logged from Erika Kind. Please check her new book out. It is inspirational!
The 5th book from Erika Kind is about the 101 daily quotes she has published on her blog, for 101 days. This is really remarkable and I congratulate her on this. You can find more details about the book on the link below and for previous publications of Erika Kind click here.
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"Guns don't kill people. People kill people."
These are, perhaps, the most popular quotes one can find on the issue of Gun Control versus Gun Rights. Being a Libertarian, you can probably guess that I agree with these quotes and you'd be right. However, one could probably deduce that the debate on Gun Control doesn't end at those two quotes.
In the United States, we have something called the Constitution. Anyone familiar with the judicial system knows that the Constitution is the highest law in the land and, historically, is only preceded by the Articles of Confederation. As most history buffs will know, the Articles of Confederation was the original document that superseded all other judicial documents.
However, one of the major flaws in the Articles of Confederation was that it gave too much power to the State and not enough to the Federal Government. As such, there was animosity between two political parties; Federalists and Anti-Federalists, which eventually led to the ramification of the United States Constitution.
But the members of the Constitutional Conventation of 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- otherwise known as the Founding Fathers -- didn't just modify the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, nor did they take the easy way out of just turning the United States into a Federal-based, Tyrannical Totalitarian Nation -- the very thing they fought so hard to rid themselves of.
Instead, they leveled the playing field with The Bill of Rights (individual liberties), the Tenth Amendment (which would give the States reserved powers; i.e. anything not mentioned in the Constitution is up to the States), and the system of checks and balances (which ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful.) Naturally, the focal point of notice, here, is "individual liberties". Our Founders wished for us to be free from tyranny; they didn't believe our voices should be silenced, didn't believe the press should be monitored, didn't believe in a National Church, didn't believe in telling you that you can't protect yourself.
And yes, it's very cut and dry. The Second Amendment of the Constitution states: "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." In other words, you have the right to own a gun in the event that the government becomes too powerful. The founders were careful to include this in the Bill of Rights as a last resort to ensure balance and order is kept.
Don't believe me? Lets look to the Founding Fathers:
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither
inclined or determined to commit crimes. Such laws only make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assassins; they serve to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." -- Thomas Jefferson
"To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." -- George Mason
"Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose people are afraid to trust them with arms." -- James Madison
Of course, it doesn't stop there, but I could congregate an entire page of quotes by those who founded our Country stating the importance of bearing arms. As Thomas Jefferson puts it, "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." What this means is that the government seizing your arms is a direct violation of your individual freedoms. In other words, we are not free under Gun Control.
Certainly, you can make the case that our Founding Fathers are long beyond their time and created the elastic clause because they knew that times change. So, could one argue that these principles are not applicable today?
In theory, yes, you can argue. But it's not exactly an air tight argument and I'll explain as we go along.
You can, of course, argue that the United States military would refuse orders to harm innocents if given the orders, thus making the Second Amendment null and void. However, that's based on presumption and disregards the long term effects of applying more government to the society. I realize that this is a slippery slope argument (despite the fact that it's in response to a slippery slope argument), but one must consider the theoretical possibility of limiting one's individual liberties.
If you analytically observe tyranny, you will understand where I'm coming from. Nazi Germany, perhaps the figurehead of contemporary tyranny, didn't begin with the ideals of racial purity and the Aryan race. Quite the contrary, it grew with time -- as did the loyalty of the German army and its denizens. The same can be said for Josef Stalin, Fidel Castro, Mao Zedong, and so on and so forth.
Authoritarians don't gain control by sweeping in and overturning everything. Quite the contrary, they win their bees with sugar and honey and make them believe that everything will be a Utopia. They promise peace. They don't take control; they make you trust them enough, so that you hand it to them willingly. That's when disaster strikes.
Once you give them your liberties, a metamorphosis occurs. So, who's to say that, in time, the U.S. Military won't have a care about unloading a shell of lead between your eyes?
People who make such arguments like to use hyperbolic words such as "never" and "wouldn't think about" to skew you into believing that such things could never happen.
Anyway, you can make the case that outlawing guns will remove accessibility to outlaws obtaining guns, thereby writing off the first quote of this article. However, the fact of the matter is that they will still be in circulation and by stripping the average citizen of the right to defend himself, you're putting them at a distinct disadvantage. Argue that there will be less in circulation all you want; it still doesn't refute the fact that they will be in circulation.
Which brings us to the second quote. Many argue that guns being a tool used to kill people means that they do kill people, but this is completely illogical. Any object can be used to harm or kill another; you may as well outlaw everything including water and oxygen because both of them have the potential for someone to kill you with them too.
Both those who are in favor of and are against Gun Control tend to use other Countries as their basis for their arguments and cite charts and statistics that are contingent upon homicide rates, et cetera. However, I'm not going to do that and I'll tell you why:
Because they mean nothing. Comparing the United States to Australia is nonsense when the populations differ so dramatically. Comparing the United States to Japan is nonsense when the culture is so drastically different. Comparing the United States to the United Kingdom is nonsense when the situations are completely different. As such, it is better to rely on facts and logic than on statistics on a subject such as human behavior.
Whether you would own a gun or not, it is a limitation of your freedom for the government to tell you that you can't. It's a simple matter of acknowledging if you think the government are our care takers or stability. In reality, the founding of the United States never saw the government as the care takers of its people. Quite the contrary, the Nation was founded on Libertarian ideals and shun the notion of the government making your choices for you.
Just remember. You give them an inch and they'll take a mile.


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Here's my idea to prevent a recurrence of the present debacle:
Broaden the definition of a 'security' to include all financial instruments sold in any market and require that each be subject to full disclosure laws just like stocks and bonds.
Apparently, the salesmen selling the junk could not even understand it - no wonder we have a disaster.
If you use the idea, the price is $1.00
For more, read Pat Buchanan here: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=28670
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BHAKTAPUR, Nepal — Near the main gate at Bhaktapur Durbar Square sits an artificial pond named Siddha Pokhari, or Ta Pukhu, with an impressive view of mountains in the distance.
Boss Nepal provides additional context on Siddha Pokhari:
It is also known as IndraDaha and every year, on the day of AshwinKrishnaDwitiya (the next day of IndraJatra festival), a large fair takes place here. The devotees take holy dips in the pond and worship goddess Indrayani afterwards with a belief that the goddess will be pleased and give family happiness and her blessings. It is decorated with oil lamps all around its boundary during this festival. There are idols of Shaiva, Shakti, Buddhist and Baishnav sects from Lichhavi to Malla times around the temple and there is a tradition of worshiping Basuki Nag (serpent god) with tantric methods in droughts asking for rain.
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Life is all about learning isn't it? I thought I knew the answer to this one, and it's fair to say that the definition of argument is not something that I've given a great deal of thought, until we've started to market our influencing training.
Mike is going to address the The Inspired Group a business networking group in Cambridge on Thursday evening, if you follow the link, you can see Mike talking about influencing. In the run up to the meeting an online discussion has formed around what makes a good argument. What is clear is that for most people an argument is a polarised position between opposing ideas, and for some it's something to be avoided. For others it's about 'winning.' There have been cultural issues raised- we Brits simply do not like arguing and therefore miss out on having our ideas challenged and developed. However, for us the interpretation of an argument is more subtle, it's about persuasion and influence, an attempt to persuade someone of something, by giving reasons for accepting a particular conclusion as evident.
However we label it, what's clear is that being able to get your point across so that others own and adopt it is a very powerful tool. If you'd like to know more we still have some places available for our open course, Influencing 19 Feb 2013 please do get in touch if you're interested.
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One of my favorite clients turns 3 this week and will be stopping hippotherapy. I made a video of him using my new button stringing activity. It works just like stringing beads or larger plastic shapes- but instead of inserting a string, the child inserts a "button" (I cut out of a detergent bottle). I sewed the end of the cord to the Home Depot apron I was wearing. I like starting out using rigid plastic and then moving onto using cloth pieces with button holes cut out of the centers.
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Considering animals, vegetables, minerals
Lately, I've been toying with the idea of becoming vegan.
In the last 6 months, I have gained 2 close friends, both of which are vegan. As a result, I hear their side of things when it comes to animal cruelty and the like. I've learned some great new recipes from them, and find myself to be enjoying the taste of meat less and less. And while neither of them have been pushing their beliefs on me, it comes up in conversation, and I find myself finding a lot of sense in what they have to say.
Part of me thought of just becoming vegetarian, and that may be a start…but truthfully, I wouldn't want to be doing this for any other reasons than socio-economic reasons, not for dieting and health (though those would be healthy side effects). And if those are the reasons, you really kind of HAVE to go vegan, because just because you are not eating meat, doesn't mean you aren't consuming sorts of animal by-products. And since I want to make sure that if I DID do this, I did it for reals, and not half assed (this isn't like a diet, this is something serious), I thought I would address my concerns about it:
* I'm a foodie. I love to cook, and experience new cuisine. Anytime I go to Chris's parents house, there is an amazing meal, usually something that I've never eaten before, and always involving meat (they're Italian, hardcore.). I would be extremely sad if I missed out on those rare but amazing experiences.
*Leather. I love my leather boots, leather purse, leather works in general. Faux leather just isnt the same. And my car has leather interior.
*Sushi. Another rare treat for me, but I would miss it so much if I never got to have it again. I also take fish oil supplements every day. And, truthfully… I dont view fish as animals. I know, I know… it's horrible. I'm a horrible person. But the idea of being able to look a cow in the eye and know that I don't eat it's brethren is a lot more appealing than looking a fish in the eye. Fish are like plants to me. Man, I'm going to hell…
*Being a guest in other people's homes… knowing that I will never be able to experience certain foods ever again… etc. These are all weak excuses, I know… Again, I just want to make sure this is something I can do.
I've been thinking of maybe eating a primarily vegan diet, but not actually BEING vegan. This seemed to put a measure of distaste in some of my vegan friend's mouths (well, one specifically), who said "well, you can't call yourself a vegan.", which is fine by me. The title is not what's important to me. What I really care about is having a mostly clear conscience about animal rights, and minimizing my carbon footprint ( I read somewhere that going vegan is better for the environment than driving a hybrid car).
Stuff to think about. More research needs to be done. I can't do anything TOO drastic while staying with my mother, since she IS the one paying for the majority of my food. But, today, for example, I haven't eaten any meat or dairy at all. I made vegan stir fry for lunch, and had a soy protein drink for breakfast. I snacked on some fruit leather and chips and salsa. I will probably have chicken for dinner, because thats what has been prepared by mom. It may be a weak stance, but I think it's fairly progressive who would have considered the idea of going simply vegetarian a ludicrous idea only a few months ago.
Every little bit matters, right? And MAN, am I having a love affair with tofu right now. Yumms.
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Do you know why this all sounds crazy to me?
1.) I dated a vegetarian/almost vegan remember? And I too also thought about it, but trust me–it's not gonna stick.
2.) I can't have you over for dinner. There's no way in hell I'll be cooking two separate meals thank you very much.
3.) No matter how much you think it might taste the same-a tofu burger will never ever taste as good as an actual burger.
4.) Sushi, sushi, sushi!
5.) If you're gonna treat this for reals, you're gonna have to get a new car.
6.) Your leather boots are fabulous. Don't give them up.
7.) How can you live life fully with restrictions?
I know Veganism sounds really appealing right now when you're around it all the time, but I have a feeling you're gonna go back. I'm not trying to be pessimistic, you can do whatever you want. I just know for a fact you will. And I'm willing to bet $10 on it!
Oh yeah, one more thing…
8.) You may think it'll be cheaper because you're mostly eating veggies, etc…but it's not. It's hella expensive becoming vegan. I've heard the transition was unbearably hard on the wallets.
Anyway, just stuff to think about…but like I said, it's your decision.
As a vegan, I have to disagree with your friend Lainey there.
I also have to add that vegetarianism/veganism is primarily an ethical decision. For example, does hedonism excuse oppression and torture? Sure, that burger tastes good, but is it worth killing the environment, torturing sentient beings, and consuming large amounts of untested hormones and shit. Seriously. They feed cows chicken poop. And you are what your food eats as well.
When you make a transition to a compassionate diet, it doesn't mean you have to throw away everything. It's making a decision right then and there to no longer support systematic oppression. I still have a leather belt. I don't believe in wasting things so I will continue to wear it until I have to throw it away. Will I ever buy a leather belt again? Probably not. Fashion is not worth pain and suffering.
As for living life fully with restrictions…that's just absurd. At no point do I feel like my life is restricted.
It is cheaper. I have the grocery bills to prove it. Although having dinner with friends is difficult…I acknowledge that it is my own personal decision and thus I never ask people to go out of their way for me. If I am having dinner at someone's house and the only vegan thing is broccoli…I eat it without complaining. At no point should someone else feel retrained due to my own dietary restrictions. Also, in taking the dinner thing…I am there to spend time with my friends more than eat food.
No, a veggie burger will never taste as good as a real burger, but at least I have the satisfaction in knowing that I didn't contribute to a systematic form of oppression or sociopathic big businesses.
Vegetarianism sounds appealing because it is compassionate. It is making a decision to not live life anthropocentric.
Sorry – I know it's a long rant..it's just …when people make the assumption that I'm missing out on life…it's like "What?!"
But, all in all, you have to figure out what is important to you. You shouldn't do it just because. For example, when I transitioned…I ate fish for a whole year. When you first met me – I wasn't vegan. But with awareness comes responsibility and if you can have the facts and still reject them. More power to you.
Just remember to do everything for the right reasons. ♥
And, on a side note…you shouldn't let either side influence you. Get the facts. Read some books. The important thing is just being aware. I fought being a vegetarian for a long time (seriously…using all of the things that people give me: biology, man's dominion over beasts, etc.) but I realized that I couldn't separate my political and ethical beliefs with the food on my plate. And, it took a few years, but eventually that became more important to me than being hedonistic or doing things because "it tastes good." Cocaine feels good, but it doesn't mean you should do it right? 😛 Some people become vegetarian just for health reasons. You just have to make sure you have your reasons. And, when you get them…the answer is always very simple.
I give you MAD props just for considering it. Seriously! The fact that you're open different lifestyles should assure yourself that you're not restricting anything. 😀
Not to sound like a total bitch, but I think I know Alli a little more than you do to know what might happen. I'm not saying it's going to happen, I'm just saying it might. If she wants to become Vegan/vegetarian, then that's great! Good for her, I give her props too, because it is super hard to do. But to do it because of other people influencing her decision is the wrong way to go about it. And I know she says that she's considering it all on her own, but from my conversations with her-it seems as though there have been a lot of talk involved between her and her vegan friends, that suggest otherwise. If you weren't trying to make her vegan, why talk about how absolutely amazing it is or how much better it is for you?
I don't know why it seems that every Vegan person I meet has to go out of their way to make everyone feel as though they're the devil when it comes to eating meat. If we're so evil, why befriend us? It's pretentious and a little condescending.
P.S. I have talked to numerous vegans who told me that they spend way more money now than they did back when they ate a regular diet. Just saying.
Being vegan is just as expensive as eating normal healthy food, it's only a huge step up in price if you're used to eating really shitty-cheap-heavily-processed stuff.
That is why I said that Allison should make sure she is doing it for the right reasons. I think it's great if you choose a primarily vegan diet without being "vegan." You're helping yourself, the environment, and all the bunnies of the world. 😀
Oh, and in my reply up there…I said that she shouldn't let either side influence her, but she should seek out the information herself.
So, I realize I sounded somewhat militant and bitchy in my reply and that I may have been attacking your friend. Eeeep! Sorry! To Lainey – I meant nothing by it. I swearz. People who force their views on others are very uncool. I was just trying to give a different perspective.
I'll admit right off the bat that I'm not very knowledgeable in the vegan vs. non-vegan realm of things, but I feel the need to throw in my two cents and support for Miss Allison: Regardless of whether you go all in or nothing, I hear your points, and choosing to eat primarily (but not JUST) vegan sounds like a decent compromise. Yeah I get that it's gonna come off as half-assed to other vegans, but that's not the point. it's your life and you should do what works best for you. Who says it has to be all or nothing? You like eating tofu? So eat tofu! Seriously, who needs labels??
I will also second the notion of getting as much info and facts possible. I know a fabulous librarian who can hook you up. 😉
p.s. (Notice a trend here?) I forgot to mention that I have to agree w/Elaine in that I know you, and I too would bet money that you will go back. Again, I hate this idea of extremes. All the more reason why your notion of a compromise sounds like the best bet.
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Did you even go on a trip if you didn't post a collection of amazing selfies and landscape shots to Instagram? Whether you feel like sharing your vacation photos with the world or just want to curate the perfect collection for your photo albums back home, you're definitely going to want to take pictures to commemorate your time in Shanghai.
As the largest city in the world, Shanghai has a lot to see and offer. An estimated 24,256,800 people call the city home, but locals and visitors alike don't always know the best locations for an impromptu photo shoot.
That's why we've had our team of city insiders put together a list of the most Instagrammable spots in Shanghai!
Best Ways to See Famous Shanghai Landmarks
There's plenty of great places to take the perfect Instagram photo of famous Shanghai sights during your trip.
Here are a few fun ways to help you get around while sightseeing…
- Hop On Hop Off Big Bus
- Pujiang River Cruise
- Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Bus – 48 Hours
Getting in: Hop On Hop Off Big Bus Tour tickets, Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Bus – 48 hour tickets, and Pujiang River Cruise tickets are included on Go Shanghai Card.
Many of the photo opps we listed below are located near some of the top attractions in the city – so you can combine the best sights with the best things to do.
#1: The Bund
Running along the western bank of the Huangpu River, this waterfront walking path provides the perfect view of the Pudong district skyline.
The Bund is home to numerous banks, international trading houses and skyscrapers. The unique buildings that line the river are built in all different architectural styles – from Gothic influences to atypical Art-Deco designs. Across the way, you'll see the Oriental Pearl Tower in it all its sphere-shaped glory!
Hop up on the wall and take a photo with the skyscraper-filled skyline behind you.
Address: Zhongshan East 1st Rd, WaiTan, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China, 200000
Getting in: The Bund is free and open to the public! Oriental Pearl TV & Radio Tower tickets are included on Go Shanghai Card.
#2: Yu Gardens
One of the oldest attractions in Shanghai, Yu Garden is a living testament to the Ming Dynasty.
The gardens are split into 6 different Suzhou-style areas and span nearly 5 acres of land. Explore Sansui Hall, home to the famous 5-ton Jade Rock, or plan a peaceful afternoon exploring the ponds, rockeries and pavilions of the Inner Garden. With all of the traditional-style buildings and pavilions, you're sure to find the perfect photo opp.
Address: 218 Anren St, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China, 200000
Getting in: Yu Garden tickets are included on Go Shanghai Card
#3: Nanjing Road
What was once the Main Road in Shanghai, connecting The Bund to He'nan Road, is now known as Nanjing Road! Most of the road has been converted to a pedestrian-only street lined with the best restaurants and shops.
Nanjing Road East is where you'll find all the neon signs and shops – it's the perfect place to pickup a souvenir or gift for a friend back home. Nanjing Road West is home to some of Shanghai's best hotels, offices and malls. No matter which road you take, you're sure to have a day chock-full of shopping.
Insider tip: visit at night to snag the perfect picture of all the signs lit up in neon colors!
Address: Nan Jing Lu Bu Xing Jie, NanJing Lu, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China, 200085
Getting in: Nanjing Road is free and open to the public!
#4: Pujiang River Cruise
Walking along the river is great, but why don't you hop on a cruise instead? It's the best way to see all of the Shanghai shoreline on both sides of the river!
Enjoy a scenic trip down the Pujiang River, often referred to as the Mother River of Shanghai. The river divides the city into two parts: Pudong, the Western bank, and Puxi, the Eastern bank. Both banks are home to some of the best tourist attractions and landmarks in all of Shanghai.
As you cruise by you'll be able to see and snap photos of Jin Mao Tower, the Waibaidu Bridge, Oriental Pearl TV & Radio Tower, the Monument to the People's Heroes and more!
Address: Shiliupu Cruise Terminal, No. 481, Zhongshan Rd, Shanghai
Getting in: Pujiang River Cruise tickets are included on Go Shanghai Card.
#5: Shanghai World Financial Center
Located in the Pudong district, the Shanghai World Financial Center is a hub of new information and financial services.
The Financial Center stands at 1,614 ft. tall and is among the top 10 tallest buildings in the world. One of the best features of the entire building is its 100th floor observation deck. Climbing to the top gives visitors fantastic views of downtown Shanghai and the Huang Pu River. The observation deck has glass flooring and panoramic windows, so there are millions of photo opps and amazing views to take advantage of!
Address: 100 Century Ave, LuJiaZui, Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai Shi, China, 200000
Getting in: Shanghai World Financial Center Observation Deck tickets included on Go Shanghai Card.
#6: M50 Art Space
Established in 2000 by local artist Xue Song, the M50 Contemporary Art District has become one of the city's most-loved spots!
The space was originally home to several warehouses that have since been transformed in galleries, shops and restaurants full of authentic cuisine and incredible, locally made art. Here you'll find some of Shanghai's best street art. You may even catch one of the artists in action!
Address: 50 Mo Gan Shan Lu, Putuo Qu, Shanghai Shi, China, 200085
Getting In: you can explore the art and graffiti of M50 free! Please note, tours and certain exhibits may be separately ticketed.
#7: Grand View Garden Area
The Shanghai Grand View Garden spans nearly 2 acres of land along Dianshan Lake and is full of unique plants, traditional Chinese structures and more. The Garden and its features were modeled after the fictional garden in the classic Chinese novel, Dream of the Red Mansions.
Peruse over 250 plant species, see over 90,000 bamboo plants (the most of any garden in the world!) and bring a good book to read in one of the many pavilions. This is the perfect place to spend a peaceful afternoon!
Address: China, Shanghai Shi, Qingpu Qu
Getting in: Shanghai Grand View Garden tickets included on Go Shanghai Card.
#8: Shanghai Film Park
Get transported to the 1930's, when Shanghai was the center of Chinese film production. The Shanghai Film Park is an ode to classic Chinese cinema, with tons of movie sets and activities reminiscent of their golden age of film.
The park has several different sound stages, film lots and costume warehouses for visitors to explore. Step onto the set of 1930's Nanjing Road, Old Town of Shanghai and plenty more. Pose for a photo in front of your favorite old-timey set!
Address: 4915 Beisong Hwy, Chedunzhen, Songjiang Qu, Shanghai Shi, China
Getting in: Shanghai Film Park tickets included on Go Shanghai Card.
#9: Jia Jia Tang Bao
You can't visit Shanghai without trying authentic Chinese dumplings, and Jia Jia Tang Bao is as authentic as it gets. Locals and tourists both agree this is one of the best places to try dumplings!
And of course for the foodie in all of us it presents the perfect opportunity for a gorgeous #foodgoals shot!
Address: 90 Huanghe Rd, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China, 200000
Getting in: this restaurant is quite small but sure to be packed, so try visiting in between lunch & dinner hours for the shortest wait.
#10. Shanghai World Financial Center
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Visit one of the world's top ten tallest buildings right in the heart of the Pudong District.
Zoom up to the 97th and 100th floors for panoramic views of Shanghai and beyond. You'll have access to SkyWalk 94, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows for an all-encompassing view, SkyWalk 97, an open-air roof deck, and SkyWak 100, the most exciting floor of them all – here you'll find transparent glass floors.
There are so many different ways to take in Shanghai, you quite literally won't miss a thing at Shanghai World Financial Center.
Getting in: Shanghai World Financial Center tickets are included on Go Shanghai Card.
Let's Recap
While this list is by no means exhaustive, it does contain a bunch of our favorite places to take pictures in Shanghai.
From the most popular attractions to skyline views and scenic gardens, there's something to suit every taste when it comes to Shanghai photo opportunities.
Remember, a number of these famous Shanghai landmarks and attractions are available with the Go Shanghai Card, where you can save on combined admission prices vs. paying at the gate.
If you have recommendations for other places to get the best photos in Shanghai, feel free to comment below!


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Since 2008, Marvel has slowly built up its characters and its storylines through Iron Man and Iron Man 2, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, and Captain America, all leading to the summit. That great height is Joss Whedon's comic-book-fanatic-wet-dream epic, The Avengers. The teseract, which holds universal energy and power is being utilized and sought after by Loki, the adopted brother of Thor, whose previous power grab has left him outlawed and hungry for power. His goal is to enslave the humans of Earth, and become even more powerful. As the chaos ensues, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg), together with Agent Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), all members of S.H.I.E.L.D, the peacekeeping agency that protects Earth, began to reboot the dead Avengers initiative, which brings together some of the greatest and most powerful minds to help save the Earth. Tony Stark's Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Bruce Banner's The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Captain Steve Rogers aka Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor, who eventually comes to Earth using his father's magic to stop his brother and his Chitauri army, and Agent Clint Barton aka Hawkeye who overcomes Loki's spell to join the group, all join together to stop the forces that threaten Earth's survival. After an unfortunate and sad incident (I won't ruin it for the four people left on Earth who haven't seen the film), the Avengers, effectively angered and motivated to destroy Loki descend upon New York City to stop Loki.
It is my opinion (and many others' as well) that The Avengers will go down as one of the greatest comic book movies of all time, and a true feat for the genre. That being said, there seemed to me to be something missing. I know that films, particularly ones that are only connected by the same genre heading, but I cannot help it. The comic book movie genre is an exclusive club, and comparisons are bound to happen. Particularly when another recent comic book series has ruined you. What Christopher Nolan did with The Dark Knight Trilogy is nothing short of amazing. He effortlessly blended the comic book origins of the Batman legend, with a dizzying crime thriller that would make Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann proud. He created not just great comic book movies, but great movies in general, movies that will stand the test of time as some of the best period, not just the best of a particular genre. So yes, The Avengers is a great film, despite some flaws. But the depth and emotion of Nolan's work is missing here, and the absence is glaring.
Grade: B+
Oscar Potential: Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects


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I'll try keep this short, trying to get on with the painting - The Arc this weekend was a great excuse not to start! Hopefully the whole redecoration business is finished by the 13th when international cricket is back.
Anyway, Paris was fantastic yesterday in the sun, I've lost interest in racing this year to the point where I dont even check to see whos running these days but I think we'll always go to The Arc every year, great value for the racing and great course - I think we'll always go to Epsom too, but only because it always falls on my birthday weekend, my days at Cheltenham and Royal Ascot are over I reckon.
I thought St Nic ran an absolute blinder, my heart hasnt pumped like it did turning in for a while, I thought he was going to win for a while. Then at the end I was thinking just hold on for the place but they always finish fast in France and sure he just lost out finishing 5th, still a cracking run, and while not good enough to collect cant help but still be proud of him.
I'm going to defend Heffernan on So You Think - not because I think he did well, but because IMO he only did what he was told to do, if I was blaming someone I'd blame APOB miles before blaming Heffernan. Given the wide draw he had limited options though, bounce out fast, cut across and end up nearly making the running or come out and drop in behind. He was obviously told to drop in IMO, and sure once thats done you'll always need a dream run through and it didnt work out.
Its a real catch 22 situation when you think about it from the jockeys perspective, it must be intimidating having Coolmore dictate to you what to do - so you go out there and if you do something that isnt what they told you and lose, you know you'll get hung, drawn and quartered (Spencer didnt last long). Then on the other hand, you do what they tell you, and lose - like Ryan Moore at Royal Ascot on SYT, APOB takes the blame and the jockey was only "following orders." Its easy to think about it like a punter, but the jockey is only basically doing what hes told by his employer just like any other job. In an ideal world, you'd let the horse bounce out and then let the jock decide what pace and position to take, but thats never going to happen with APOB.
But anyway, thankfully my days of going over a race, analysing and studying it are long gone, huzzah! Its only when you leave it you realise how much guess work is involved compared to in-running trading on other sports.
I said last week, with the house up in a heap I'd keep things under €200ish - that lasted three days, I cracked Thursday..
I was in the process of laying off when a wicket went down, but instead topped up, things change quickly..
Very disappointed with the rain on Friday, I had my best book of the week, ironic thing being England where in the middle of a heatwave, and its raining in India..
I always like backing the chasing team at Bangalore, its one of the best chasing grounds in the world IMO - its where Ireland chased against England at the WC too, hitting sixes always looks so effortless.
Was a bit daft on the boxing but only lost 12 quid thankfully, forgot I wouldnt be able to access Betfair in France so left zero on Rees and red on the unknown guy (to me anyway), it finished a draw.. lucky it wasnt a couple of hundred. Very awkward result for Rees on his first defense.
Also a small word on X Factor, the live shows start Saturday, the market has clocked the fact no person should be 300s, like Wagner last year, but its hard to find an obvious act that will be this years Jedward/Wagner. Everyone will be looking for the winner but theres more money in getting the fellow who goes from 100+ to single figures, sadly the market knows this now and doesnt have anyone 100+.. I think if there is to be a cult following of someone not good at singing it'll come from Louis four, Louis is obviously very shrewd, but I think atm the person he picked for it (Goldie Cheung) has pulled out - maybe she knew! It could be Johnny Robinson, whos 70 on Betfair, but realistically how many weeks does he have to stay in to get a good trade from 70s, as I said the market has clocked on a fair bit.
Last year Betfair didnt have a bottom two or three market either every week (and when they did they voided it) which ruined things a fair bit, the funny shit one will be odds on in that so it was always a great lay for the first few weeks. Point to remember too - singers towards the front early on always do badly, and its not an actual singing contest until the last five or six, as Louis would say "youve got likability" its whoever people like, Wagner proved that last year and remember when Simon saved Jedward (against a favourite at the time too) but apparently he "hated" them, votes and newspaper headlines = $$$$.
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Vmoto is in a sweet spot supplying a growing Chinese and South-East Asian market, driven by both an expanding middle class and government policy on cleaner-emission vehicles, and a growing international market for electric vehicles.
Scooter maker Vmoto Limited (VMT) has been a frustrating stock for long-term holders, but turned the corner with a maiden profit in 2013, and is starting to kick some goals in the global scooter and electric motorcycle market.
Not many Australian investors would even know that the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) hosts a scooter-maker. Vmoto was founded in Western Australia in 2002 by Patrick Davin – currently the company's head of strategic business development – but the company has done virtually everything offshore, by necessity.
The high-tech electric scooters are built at Vmoto's plant in Nanjing, China. The company has two brands: the original Vmoto brand aimed at Asian markets, while the E-Max brand targets Western markets. Initially the major focus in on the Chinese market, which is the largest domestic electric scooter market in the world.
Vmoto also sells to customers on an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) basis. Its main OEM contract is with Shanghai-based PowerEagle International Company Limited: the initial three-year OEM agreement with PowerEagle expires at the end of 2015, but Vmoto has begun preliminary discussions to enter into a new agreement with PowerEagle from 2016, including making PowerEagle's two-wheel electric vehicle models post 2015 – an agreement is expected in the third quarter of 2015.
Vmoto's other OEM agreement is with German electric scooter company E-Tropolis of Germany, for which VMT makes a minimum of 15,000 high-end electric scooters for sale in Europe – but this agreement expires in 2015.
In 2006 Vmoto was backdoor-listed on the ASX, through the shell of Optima Corporation. In 2007, Vmoto bought Shanghai-based Freedomotor, an international scooter and motorcycle trading and distribution company, to fast-track global expansion. In 2008 Vmoto began building its manufacturing facilities in Nanjing, China. The same year it bought Barcelona-based CSR Motorcycles, a designer and maker of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and scooters, to establish a base in Europe.
By May 2009, manufacturing was under way in Nanjing. In December 2009, Vmoto acquired 60% of E-Max, a German scooter maker and distributor, and set up a joint venture, of which it took full control the following year. In 2010 the joint venture signed a $5 million contract to supply the Spanish postal service with electric scooters.
In 2011, however, things started to slip. Vmoto was plagued by quality control and manufacturing issues, and board turmoil. A significant contract to deliver 30,000 125cc scooters to a Vietnamese client stalled over problems with the electronic fuel injection system, which had a severe impact on cash flow. Founder Davin – who had earlier left the company – returned as consultant.
In 2012, however, Vmoto signed its significant OEM deal with PowerEagle, to make the latter's electric vehicle models, which set the basis for profitability. The same year, the company listed on the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) of the London Stock Exchange.
Power Eagle makes and sells more than 50 different kinds electric bicycles, scooters and motorcycles, mainly in China, but it is also a major exporter. Vmoto expects the initial three-year agreement to generate a total of $86 million in sales, from the production of about 270,000 scooters.
The PowerEagle and E-Max deals put a solid foundation under Vmoto. The company was able to break through with its first profitable financial year in 2013 (Vmoto uses the calendar year as its financial year), with a net profit of $404,460. It also opened its first Vmoto-branded retail stores, finishing the year with ten outlets.
Vmoto built on 2013's success in 2014, Vmoto lifting revenue by 79%, to a record $45.1 million, and boosting net profit by 18%, to $476,000. The company sold 76,000 units, up 21%, and reported that underlying earnings grew faster than revenue: on an earnings per share (EPS) basis, earnings increased five-fold, to 0.26 cents a share. Vmoto reported positive operating cash flow of $666,000 – compared to operating cash outflow of $3.8 million in 2013 – and was operating cashflow-positive in all four quarters of 2014.
Net assets rose by 26% over the year, to $22.3 million. October 2014 saw the company's best monthly profit yet, with underlying net profit for the month of $537,000. The Chinese distribution framework grew to 16 Vmoto-branded retail stores and 24 distributors.
More deals flowed, too. Vmoto bought Nanjing Haiyong, an advanced electronic technology company focused on producing controllers – a key component in electric vehicle driving systems – and signed a co-operation agreement with handlebar maker Changzhou Dusheng Electrical Equipment Company.
The Nanjing Haiyong deal made an instant revenue contribution, while the agreement with Changzhou Dusheng – which will pay a royalty to use Vmoto's patented technology in its own handlebars – represents the first of what Vmoto hopes will be a number of deals with major spare parts manufacturers to commercialise the company's intellectual property.
Vmoto also formed a joint venture with several experienced partners in the electric vehicle industry to enter the three and four-wheel electric vehicle market, a market the company sees as having huge growth potential. Sales from the first such vehicles produced at the Nanjing factory were expected to start from May 2015.
2015 is shaping as the really transformative year for Vmoto. In the first quarter of the year, the company sold more than 19,400 scooters, putting it on target to meet its target of at least 93,000 units in 2015. Vmoto is tipping a net profit of between $5 million–$7 million this year, mainly on the back of increasing sales outside of China. Higher-margin international volumes doubled in the March quarter, and now account for about 20% of total sales.
Over the past 18 months, Vmoto has delivered products or samples to Brazil, Mexico, Croatia, Denmark, Malaysia, Japan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, Canada, Indonesia, France, Belgium, Vietnam, Iran, Taiwan, South Africa, Italy, South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, Greece, Ecuador and Australia. The product is now distributed in more than 30 countries.
The focus is on building international sales as well as expanding in China – Vmoto is targeting 300 outlets in China by 2017, a combination of its own retail stores and new distributors. That would help it to reach full production capacity at Nanjing within three to five years, which would equate to about 300,000 units a year. Currently, the factory is running at about 30% capacity, with three-wheel and four-wheel production having begun. An online sales platform is also planned for China.
Vmoto is in a sweet spot supplying a growing Chinese and South-East Asian market, driven by both an expanding middle class and government policy on cleaner-emission vehicles, and a growing international market for electric vehicles.
Vmoto has set some ambitious growth targets, but making continued solid progress on them could see the stock start to garner a lot more interest. Critical to this is the recent decision to make the shares more attractive to global fund managers by a one-for-ten share consolidation, which takes effect on Thursday June 4.
Before the consolidation, the shares last traded at 5 cents. At present, pending the consolidation, the shares are trading on a deferred settlement basis (ASX code VMTDA) at 51 cents, so the post-consolidation price is likely to settle somewhere in the low 50-cent range. The market capitalisation remains at about $70 million.


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Code of safe working practices for merchant seamen (COSWP)
A best practice code written for merchant seamen on UK registered vessels.
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This code has been revised. The revised code can be found at: Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers
Written for merchant seamen on UK registered vessels, the UK COSWP is of a safety-critical nature. You're strongly advised to refer only to the official Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) version.
The 2011 print edition contains the same content as the 2010 electronic edition. The only difference is that it's printed and bound.
Copies of the current printed edition must be carried on all UK ships (this does not apply to fishing vessels and pleasure craft).
How many copies to have on-board:
- the master, safety officer and any members of the safety committee must each have their own
- there must be one available for general reference
A copy must be made available to any seaman in the ship who requests it – this is in line with the Merchant Shipping (Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen) Regulations 1998.
Bring a pre-2010 edition of the code up to date and buy the individual amendment packs from TSO (The Stationery Office).


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How much does a Custom website cost?
In 2019 prices may vary. We try and break it down as best we can for you so that we can do the best job for you.
For large Businesses or businesses that solely drive on the web
If you are in the market for a larger and more unique website, with the most advanced functions, RedTalkers can offer you a wide range of options. From blogging, e-commerce, social networking, and beyond. We will spend all the extra time we need to be sure this website is as polished as time can make it. These types of websites are ideal for large businesses looking to start up on their internet adventure.
Though prices may range to les, or even more depending on the needs and requests of the business, this is a good range to expect. Some of the most popular sites, such as Facebook, fall inside this price range. This type of website may be built from the ground up, hand codded and extremely customized. We will incorporate any programs or software we need to on a site of this scale.
The result will be a one of a kind website unlike anything else out there on the internet today. It will grab the attention of the customer and leave them wanting more. These projects will take months of planning, research, development, and so on. Expect multiple tests, quality checks, and beta tests.
Though the price tag might give you pause, remember the best websites take a lot of time. Like any other work, time is money. We try and offer each client what is ideal for them, finding a balance between needs and budget.


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We Were Liars
As an interesting juxtaposition to Behind the Beautiful Forevers, my this book has taken me to a fictional, upper-class, privileged family from the Eastern United States in We Were Liars by E. Lockhart.
The story takes place on Beachwood Island, a seemingly private island with expansive and elaborate homes owned by the single family of the book.
While I liked the book, I wonder if I would have liked it better had I not been reading Behind the Beautiful Forevers at the same time. In the first book, a mother can't even say if she knows the age of her son because her only concern is that her children have enough to eat to make it to the next year. In the second, the mothers are pushing their children to turn against their cousins just so they can gain the best inheritance.
Two totally different stories.
However, We Were Liars still reflects humanity even though they are well-off and only seem concerned about money. Humanity is not just reserved for those who suffer in poverty.
I don't want to say much more about it because not knowing much about the plot adds to the mystery of the novel.
I also recommend this book.


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The Indian Rivers
Scientific and Socio-economic Aspects
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Part of the Springer Hydrogeology book series (SPRINGERHYDRO)
Part of the Springer Hydrogeology book series (SPRINGERHYDRO)
The book presents geomorphological studies of the major river basins – the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra and their tributaries. Besides major basins, the book explores peninsular rivers and other rivers state-by-state. All types of rivers, i.e. snow-fed, rain-fed and groundwater-fed rivers are explained together in geological framework.Rivers are lifeline and understanding of the rivers, their dynamics, science and socio-economic aspect is very important. However, different sources provide different data base for rivers. But a book which explains all major rivers of a country at a single place was not yet available. This book is the first book of its kind in the world which provides expert opinion on all major rivers of a country like India. This book complements works in these areas for the last two to three decades on major rivers of India by eminent professors and scientists from different universities, IITs and Indian research institutions.
The information presented in the book would appeal to a wider readership from students, teachers to researchers and planners engaged in developmental work and also to common people of the society concerned with awareness about rivers.


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I'VE LONG believed that every time each of us was born, it was God's (whoever each of us think God to be) strong opinion that this world should go on. And every time we do mark that important date on the calendar, we should celebrate our gratitude for the life we were given and for that strong opinion that brought us here.
Yesterday, the 21st of May, marked yet another one of those birthdays. This time, my friend Iron Man's. Happy birthday!
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Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL, United Kingdom
Ever since The Berkeley opened its doors over 100 years ago on the corner of Berkeley Street in Piccadilly, it has been at the heart of London's social and cultural life. After the move to Wilton Place in 1972, it continued to play host to the most glittering gatherings and glamourous guests. It is a tradition that continues to this day, and we are delighted that you have chosen to become part of The Berkeley Story.
When The Berkeley was reopened here in Knightsbridge, it again found itself in an area with many historical associations. One of the hotel's finest original suites was name to commemorate The Duke of Wellington, whose home Apsley House, built in 1778 by the acclaimed architect Robert Adam, is just up the road on Hyde Park Corner. The hotel's site was once the parade grounds of the Grenadier Guards, and the regiment's horses were stabled in Old Barrack Yard, the mews to the east of the hotel.
Despite strong historical associations, The Berkeley has always encouraged innovation and delighted in the unexpected. As a true pioneer, it was the first hotel to install air conditioning, the first with double-glazing, the first to put a swimming pool on the roof and the first to introduce iPads to guests.
Soon after it's opening in 2000, the Blue Bar, designed by David Collins, became an entry in little black boots everywhere and the destination bar was born. It incorporated restored original features, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, from the old building. London's original fashionista afternoon tea. Pret-a-Portea, was first served in 2005; and in 2011, The Berkeley welcomed the first standalone Ferrari Atelier outside Italy.
In 2016 game-changing works were undertaken to bring areas of the building strikingly into the 21st century. World-renowned architects Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners created an entrance canopy using state-of-the-art honeycomb glass panels and carbon fibre beams; the lobby was remodelled with Italian white marble; the Blue Bar and Collins Room were extended with glass pavilions; and an exciting new collection of suites was launched, redefining modern British luxury with their design, spaciousness and level of service.
Today The Berkeley stands ready to welcome the next chapter of life in Knightsbridge and everything the great capital city of London has to offer.
Collins Room _ 74 seated
Blue Bar _ 50 seated
Ballroom _ up to 450 people for a cocktail reception, or 210 for a dinner dance
Belgravia _ up to 272 people for a cocktail reception, or 50 for a dinner dance
Knightsbridge _ 10 seated
Wilton _ 20 people for a cocktail reception, or 10 for a dinner
Opening times
The Berkeley Breakfast:
Monday-Sunday 7.00am-10.30am
Collins Room:
Monday-Sunday 7.00am-12.00am
Pret-a-portea is served in the Collins Room from 1.30pm-5.30pm
The Blue Bar:
Monday 12.00pm-1.00am
Tuesday-Saturday 12.00pm-1.00am
Sunday 12pm-11.00pm
Marcus at The Berkeley
Monday-Saturday 12.00 noon-2.30pm
Monday-Saturday 6.00pm-10.30pm
3 things to try when you're there
Their Prêt-à-Portea, a cocktail or two in their Blue Bar and a trip to Marcus Wareing
You might not know but..
They have a winter rooftop cinema!


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Montreal, May 7th, 2018 – On May 2nd at 12:30PM, the 12 winners and 4 favourites from Olive d'Or 2018, the biggest international extra-virgin olive oil contest in Canada, will be revealed at SIAL Canada's opening ceremony. After the jury's deliberations, the 12 best extra-virgin olive oils submitted by global producers were selected to be named the golden, silver or bronze drop in their respective categories. Given the ever-increasing quality of the oils each year, 4 favourites were selected by the jury. In addition this year, for the first time ever, a special organic prize will be awarded while the bottle-design prize will be handed out for the second time.
Twelve winners in several categories, along with several jury favourites, were chosen from an international selection of olive oils submitted by global producers. For the first time, this year's awards also featured a special organic prize.
Nearly 150 olive oils from 12 countries were in the running for this year's awards. Each olive oil was blind-tasted by a jury made up of olive-oil experts, in accordance with the standards set out by the International Olive Council.
Organized as part of SIAL Canada, the Olive d'Or contest aims to continue to improve the quality of the extra-virgin olive oils available on the North American market.
The winning extra-virgin olive oils include:
Golden Drop Award Winners
• Oliveira da Serra Oliveirinha — Sovena Portugal Consumer Goods (Portugal)
• Oliveira da Serra Gourmet — Sovena Portugal Consumer Goods (Portugal)
• Sogno del Pinzimonio — Caliptra & Mignola (Italy)
• Mueloliva Picuda — Muela Olives (Spain)
Silver Drop Winners
• Herdade de Vale de Arca Premium — HVA Lda (Portugal)
• Vieiru Organic DOP Gata Hurdes — Almazara as pontis Agropecuaria carrasco (Spain)
• Parqueoliva serie oro —– Almazaras de la subbetica (Spain)
• Knolive Epicure — Knolives Oils (Spain)
Bronze Drop Winners
• Arroyo Seco Blend – Beyond The Olive (United States)
• Oro bailen arbequina – Aceites Oro Bailen (Spain)
• Frantoio Franci IGP Toscano – Frantoio Franci (Italy)
• Villa Magra – Frantoio Franci (Italy)
Jury Favourites
• Saloio Cepaal (Portugal); Goya organics – Goya en Espana (Spain)
• Ol Istria Agrolaguna (Croatia)
• Guadagnolo Primus Fattoria Ramerino (Italy)
• Saloio Cepaal (Portugal)
The winners of the organic and design awards were Oriviera Bio Agromed (Tunisia) and Ena ena Hellenic Fields (Greece).
See press release here


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5 Point Nano Blading-Sloped - box of 15 - $205.00
Another new nano needle is the digital blading 5-point needle that will mimic manual blading. It is suitable for ultra-fine strokes on eyes, lips and thin eyebrows. Also, perfect for shadowing.
Box of 15 is $205.00
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Around October 15, 2018, Skoda is ready to dispatch the Superb Sportline in India. The skoda Superb Sportline is the sportier-looking version of the company flagship sedan and comes with the keen styling including black exterior treatment, and a bright red paint job.
The initial booking of the Sportline have unofficially started with dealers accepting Rs 50,000. Between the base Style trim and Klement variant and the top-spec Lauren, the Superb Sportline has been priced.
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It is expected that the Superb Sportline will continue to run the present model/s engine and transmission setup. On the engine front, it has 1.8-litre, TSI petrol engine making 180hp and 320Nm of torque, and a 2.0-litre TDI diesel motor that produces 177hp and 350Nm of peak torque. The petrol model gets 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission options; on the other hand, the diesel variant gets a 6-speed DSG unit as standard.
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Superb's chrome elements is replaced by blacked-out exterior package which adds the sporty looks to the Sportline. Gloss-black color is furnished on the grille, headlamp, mirror caps, side skirts and a boot-lid spoiler including a set of 19-inch, alloy wheels will also be on offer.
The interior of the Superb Sportline will get all-black treatment with a contrasting red stitching. To complete the package, the car is fitted with new sporty seats with Alcantara inserts, aluminium pedals, and some carbon-fibre trimming on the dash.
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Octavia RS model was recently sold by Skoda India and consequently the Sportline comes at adept time to take advantage of the gap left by the execution arranged car in its product offering. The Skoda Superb range begins from Rs 25.59 lakhs (ex-showroom) and contends against the rivals Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry Hybrid and Honda Accord Hybrid.


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Bharatiya Janata Party is the leading major political parties in Uttar Pradesh. BJP is the state's largest political party. With the representation of the parliament and state assemblies, Bharatiya Janata Party becomes a superior power and ruled the state for years. Bharatiya Janata Party won a maximum of Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh recently. BJP is also the largest party in terms of primary membership in the Uttar Pradesh.
Here, the list of Famous Political Leaders In Bjp Party Uttar Pradesh who all have served not the state only but contributed the great efforts towards the nation every time. Following Popular leaders bhartiya janta party uttar Pradesh are:
- Yogi Adityanath – Yogi Adityanath is a current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Best political leaders in bjp uttar Pradesh. He is a dominant figure from Gorakhpur and he is the Member of Parliament and served his great accuracy towards the society's improvement in India. He has become famous over recent months.
- Sangeet Som – Sangeet Som is relatively legislator of BJP in western UP and become fame in Muzaffarnagar. Som is a great figure amongst the Hindu Right and comes under Top politicians in bjp uttar Pradesh.
- Keshav Prasad Maurya – Keshav Prasad Maurya is the current Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is first-time MP from Phulpur and Maurya is a close friend of Shah. Maurya worked hard with BJP president on the cow protection issue. He is counted in top bharatiya janata party leader in uttar Pradesh.
- Rajnath Singh – In December 2005, Rajnath Singh becomes the remainder of Advani's term and also reappointed as a full term in the year 2006. Rajnath Singh is the Union Minister for Home Affairs. He initiated his political career in very young age. At 24, he was chosen district president of Jana Sangh in 1975. He was too designated in Mirzapur as MLA in 1977. Though, Singh, also a teacher with longstanding bonds to the RSS, was finest to assist and support the party. He is one of the Famous political leaders in bjp uttar Pradesh.
- Varun Gandhi – Varun Gandhi is a member of Nehru-Gandhi family who is one of the most educated bjp leaders in uttar Pradesh as well as Top politicians in bjp uttar Pradesh. He is a member of the Lok Sabha and epitomizes the Sultanpur community in Uttar Pradesh. He has also become the youngest National General Secretary in the history of the party.
- Dinesh Sharma – Dinesh Sharma is one of Top politicians in bjp uttar Pradesh, India who is a current Deputy Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He earlier worked as the mayor of Lucknow, the state capital. He is a bharatiya janata party leader in uttar Pradesh and he has grasped different roles in the party.
- Kalyan Singh: Kalyan Singh is a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is the current Governor of Rajasthan since 4 September 2014. Before, he was one of the top politicians of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh.
- Murli Manohar Joshi: Murli Manohar Joshi is a prominent Indian politician, a top politician of the Bharatiya Janata Party of which he was the President between 1991 and 1993. He is now a Member of Parliament for Kanpur. Afterward he became the Union Human Resources Development minister in the National Democratic Alliance government.
This is true that the bharatiya janata party leader in uttar Pradesh who have worked hard to gain more progress and for the benefits of the people to the maximum.


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1. There are literally only a few unmissable events every year and one of them is SNP conference karaoke. The conference kicks off today and the karaoke is almost as big a draw as the First Minister's speech on Tuesday. Many an MP, MSP or journo (including your author and the editor of this esteemed publication) has felt the fear the following day after a tequila-fuelled turn at the mic. Our host this year is John Nicolson and the event takes place from 7.30pm at the Aberdeen Beach Ballroom.
Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4411402? It will sell out, so don't think you can just breenge up to the door drunk...
2. A bath full of ecstasy sounds ok to me. Hear it live when Hot Chip showcase their brand new album at Glasgow Barrowland on Saturday.
Event is sold out, for information go to www.barrowland-ballroom.co.uk/event/hot-chip/tickets or www.seetickets.com/event/hot-chip/barrowland/1413373.
3. Activists, get your big red pen out and mark your diary. Next weekend needs you. It's the Amnesty Scotland Activist Conference 2019. Having focussed on refugees, human rights defenders and crisis campaigning in recent years, this year the conference theme will be on another core area of Amnesty's work: Individuals at Risk. Letting people knoiw that someone gives a damn really matters. On the agenda are panels, workshops, networking.
All the deets at www.facebook.com/events/1568057899997894/.
4. The Queen of Scissor Sisters, the one and only Anamatronic is doing a belter of a show next weekend: a dj set taking place at the V&A Dundee on Saturday. Literally filling the floor with the soundtrack of your life, together with with a spectacular view of the Tay. I'm sold.
Tickets are available at Eventbrite from £20. The event starts at 8.30pm until the wee small hours.
5. What are you doing on Wednesday night? Me? Well, I'll be with the rest of the cool cats at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow when Mr Jack Bauer himself, the ultimate lost boy and the designated survivor, brings his band to rain town. Global superstar Keifer Sutherland is playing wee cool gigs to showcase his album Reckless And Me.
The gig kicks off at 7.30pm, tickets are from £34.
6. Damn it Janet, I see you shiver with anticipation. Next Saturday night, Don't dream it, be it! The Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to Paisley. This fully interactive singalong with live actors, dancers and singers is a must for any Rocky Horror fan. Audience participation and fancy dress is encouraged. Bring your rice and your brollies and remember it's jump a jump to the left and then a step to the right...
Tickets from £6, 7pm at The Bungalow, Paisley. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rocky-horror-interactive-show.
7. There's a rare opportunity to hear more about Red Clydeside at Stirling University on Wednesday. Hosted by Stirling Scottish Socialist Party Society, this is the first part of its Scotland's Radical History educational series. Starts at 6:30pm in the University of Stirling. Room C.2A43. Tickets available on the door. Free.


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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Warm weather has been keeping the fall foliage color change to a minimum, until now.
However, changes are on the way. Expect this weekend to see an explosion of color as cool fall air has finally arrived.
The damp conditions and long cool nights should help to make things especially colorful this weekend. The one concern is for elevated areas that may see a shortened season due to temperatures falling below freezing.
Overall, the best viewing is going to be in the northeast parts of the state. Also head for the hills if you can't get to the northeast for some burst of colors on trees and through valleys.
Overall, the weather forecast remains favorable for an amazing season, but once spots get hard freezes (28 degrees or below) then their fall foliage season is over.
Most places will see temperatures dip on Tuesday and Wednesday morning into the 30s, but slightly milder weather for the rest of the week should mean a prolonged season.
Just a heads up the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says the Forbes State Forest staff is reporting good progress on the Laurel Mountains.
Now is the time to take a drive!


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For a few years now I've battled ants in my kitchen; as soon as the weather warmed up their caravans began to roll in. By July these gypsies were so thoroughly entrenched I basically had to wait it out, knowing that come fall they would pack up and move on. Stern reminders to my family not to leave dishes on the counter, elaborate honey traps in the night that had me waiting until hoards fed with wild abandon – swooping in with a cloth and momentary sense of satisfaction. Still they came; an infinite army of invaders ; organized, intelligent, and beyond my ability to control. Not wanting to use insecticide or chemicals in the kitchen, I was nearing surrender. For a brief moment it crossed my mind to fashion a white flag from a chopstick and paper towel, placing it in the plant pot on the window sill. I knew they were getting in under the window frame; my house is old, ants are small , my efforts to stop the advance futile.
Then a thought crossed my mind. Like a great general on the battlefield, facing certain defeat against insurmountable odds – I came up with a plan. I remembered there was something about Borax that sent ants into a tizzy. Racing downstairs, I pluck the Borax from the laundry room shelf – in my haste I completely forgot that black widow spider number eight could have been waiting to ambush me. One battle at a time.
It only took a few minutes research to find a recipe for Borax solution. One cup of sugar, two cups of water, and two tablespoons Borax went into a plastic container. I smeared enticing trails of peanut butter up the outside, evicted the flower pot, and placed it on my window sill. Siege engine in place, I waited.
At first I checked every half hour, then hour, finally calling it a night. These ants were clever; they obliterated the slightest crumb, yet didn't seem to be falling for peanut butter trails. The morning heralded amazement; it seems I had given them too much credit. The window sill was alive – as was the container which now grew black with fallen soldiers floating in sugary Borax deception. Content to let my weapon fight the war I held back. For two more days the battle raged, without warning hostilities ceased, dust cleared – it was over. The fallen army had retreated – that was three weeks ago, not so much as a scout has dared set foot in my kitchen.
Sometimes the solution is so simple.


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Guest Blog by Julia Brauchle
Twin Cities Habitat Staff
On Thursday, March 30th, new and returning Women Build volunteers and donors gathered together to celebrate the past 17 years Twin Cities Habitat has had a Women Build program and the start of the 2017 season. While enjoying the beer at Urban Growler, the first microbrewery in Minnesota owed by women, women from across the metro shared their stories and experiences with the Women Build program.
During the program, Manager of Volunteer and Constituent Programs, Anne Elliott-Thul, shared fond memories of the first Women Build day she organized the previous summer, emphasizing the diverse group of volunteers she was able to bring out to the build site.
Women Build Steering Committee co-chairs Lori Dewey and Michelle Gierke thanked everyone for being there and for their role in combating the affordable housing shortage in Minnesota. They also recognized the Hugh J Andersen Foundation and Wells Fargo for their financial support of Women Build. Lori then told the group what 2017 has in store for Women Build:
- Women Build will start by completing an A Brush With Kindness home repair project during National Women Build Week, a week in which over 300 Women Build programs in every state in the USA complete Habitat projects. May 10-13, Twin Cities Habitat will be working alongside a recently widowed mother and grandmother in St. Paul to complete essential repairs on her home. Sign up to volunteer here: https://tchabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/womenbuild/events.
- Women Build will begin homebuilding project in the spring. This year, we'll be building in North Minneapolis in May, June and July; St. Paul in August; and West St. Paul in September and October. These days are made possible by Team Leaders and Women Build Regulars.
- Team leaders recruit groups of 15 women from their work, faith organization, community groups, friends and family, to build for a full day onsite. Team Leaders also fundraise and donate $1,500 to support the day's work, cover material costs and keep homes affordable for the families that purchase them.
- Women Build Regulars volunteer on Women Build homes throughout the summer and fall and help facilitate the experience for volunteers. Whether you have years of construction experience, or simply know where the tools are kept, having a consistent volunteer onsite is incredibly helpful for our site staff.
The floor was then open for other Women Build volunteers to share their experiences. CJ Fitzsimons, Women Build Steering Committee member and long time volunteer, gave a plug for the Women Build Regular position, recognizing how flexible it can be and what a good role it is for anyone, whether they have construction experience or are hoping to learn more about homebuilding while they volunteer.
Past Steering Committee Chair, Sharon Pfeiffer talked about the impact Women Build has had on her life, stating, "Women Build has done so much more for me than I ever did for it". She highlighted the joy that comes from learning something on-site or being able to teach another woman something new.
Current WBSC member Diane Blake told everyone to just get out there and do it, become a Team Leader! Whether you're nervous about finding enough volunteers or raising enough money, it's easier than it seems and you never know who will be willing to help. She emphasized the point by sharing an anecdote about running into an old friend and the grocery store, who she invited to build and who later became a Team Leader herself.
So take the cue from Diane, just get involved! No matter what your building or fundraising experience is, join us. Women Build is all about trying new things and learning new skills.
Missed the kick-off but wanting to get involved with Women Build? No problem! We're still looking for Team Leaders, Women Build Regulars, and individual volunteers for summer 2017. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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Old Photos
Contributed by Phyllis Maulding Campbell. Thanks, Phyllis!
The Gates Sisters
Shown are Eliza C. Gates (right) and twin sister, Jeniza Gates.
Jeniza Gates was the wife of Adam Hedger and Scovis Sylvanus Harrelson.
Ralph Harrleson, great-grandson of Jeniza, put an article in the Springhouse Magazine and told a story about the sisters riding a mule to a ball in Gallatin County and danced with Abraham Lincoln.
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Chocolate - Banana - Hazelnut
The Banana Nut Mocha is delightful stack of banana flavors everyone will love! Try it hot or iced a pure delight. A classic banana drink everyone should try!
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