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Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Arab States Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Arab States
Product Description
This extremely timely and helpful ready reference will familiarize all students and readers with the Gulf region and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Dubai, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, and Qatar. These states are bound by the desert culture, the Gulf, new oil economy, and Islam, to name some commonalities. Most Americans know something about the region, such as oases, dates, camels, oil, Bedouin tribes, and the legends of Lawrence of Arabia to Osama bin Laden. Islamic concepts and practices are still unfamiliar. On one extreme, Saudi Arabia, the cradle of Islam, has been largely closed off to Western tourists. On the other extreme, Dubai courts tourist dollars as it constructs modern architectural showcases. This is the first A-Z encyclopedia to focus on the Gulf, illuminating the land, people, religion, culture and traditions, institutions, economy, and much more for general readers. The more than 200 essay entries have a current focus with historical context as necessary.
The breadth of coverage means that this resource will be of use for a wide range of researchers and browsers. Besides individual entries on each state, major cities and regions are also profiled. The natural environment and human adaptation to it receives significant space. Islamic customs and rules and various interpretations are clearly explained. Essays on key public figures, institutions, major events, politics, and state structures and more also make this the first-choice resource for accurate information. Further reading accompanies per most entries. The contributors have mined sources often not available in English. A chronology, selected bibliography, and photos complement the text.
Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Arab States Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Arab States
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The Two Faces of Islam: Saudi Fundamentalism and Its Role in Terrorism
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Since its formation in 1932, Saudi Arabia has been ruled by two interdependent families. The Al Sa'uds control politics and the descendants of Ibn Abd al-Wahhab impose Wahhabism—a violent, fanatical perversion of the pluralistic Islam practiced by most Muslims. Stephen Schwartz argues that Wahhabism, vigorously exported with the help of Saudi oil money, is what incites Palestinian suicide bombers, Osama bin Laden, and other Islamic terrorists throughout the world.
Schwartz reveals the hypocrisy of the Saudi regime, whose moderate facade conceals state-sponsored repression and terrorism. He also raises troubling questions about Wahhabi infiltration of America's Islamic community and about U.S. oil companies sanitizing Saudi Arabia's image for the West. This sharp analysis and eye-opening expose illuminates the background to the September 11th terrorist attacks and offers new approaches for U.S. policy toward its closest ally in the Middle East.
The Two Faces of Islam: Saudi Fundamentalism and Its Role in Terrorism
Categories: Dubai Books Tags: Faces, Fundamentalism, Islam, Role, Saudi, Terrorism


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Team HCT "SA'AF-سعف", a group made up of interdisciplinary students from the Sharjah Men's campus (SJM) and Sharjah Women's campus (SJW) has successfully participated at Global Hybrid Electric challenge (GHEC-UAE), at the Al-Ain Race Way from November 14-15, 2017.
The multi-talented HCT team has competed against another 10 strong teams from the UAE and Egypt universities and institutions.
During the event the team showed tremendous effort and has set an example of team work and sportsman-like spirit, despite enduring through some challenging difficulties. However, they managed to overcome these obstacles because the team acknowledged the main objective is not only to build the car and participate, but also to raise the HCT reputation high and make their families and colleagues proud.
Team HCT "SA'AF-سعف" did in fact win two awards – "The Best Team Photo Award" in which the photo resembles green mobility with a sustainable future of Mother Earth and "The Best Car Graphic Design" which displayed the spirit of sustainable transformation between the historical UAE and the modern UAE.
In terms of racing performance the HCT team car got 6th position out of 11 teams, as measured by the longest travel range in the race. The team's overall performance and work was considered as "phenomenal" in view of the extremely challenging time constraints, technical hiccups and the lack of spare parts/components. The complete project was developed over a tight timeline of approximately 40 days, every team member having contributed to this project and placing a remarkable and innovative Emarati finger print on the project.
The team has shown an immense deal of brain storming and cross-functional project development skills, among engineering and applied technology disciplines and among SJM & SJW students and mentors.
The team grasped this opportunity to present their success and achievement to the UAE nation and the whole HCT community on the 46th anniversary of UAE Union Day.


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We shot and produced a "making of" pizza. It took us 2 separate days of half-day shooting, and a little bit of bickering. Taking photos of our cooking is hard as it is, but shooting a video is harder, as not everything can be done in one take.
Personally (as Geraldine), I love eating pizza. But making pizza, it's another thing; the kneading, the preparing and the waiting (I am very impatient). Thankfully, there's Peter to do it all, I just help wash things up. I just wish the oven is a bit farther away in the kitchen so we don't sweat as much.
Thanks to Jamie Oliver for the pizza dough recipe and the tomato sauce recipe (which is also good for pasta).
Making Pizza from Exposure Media Productions on Vimeo.
Pizza Dough
1 kg white bread flour or Tipo '00' flour, or 800g strong white bread flour or Tipo '00' flour, plus 200g finely ground semolina flour >> the best we've used to far is Bread Flour from Sweetcraft
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 x 7 g dried yeast sachets
1 tablespoon golden caster sugar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
650 ml lukewarm water
Sieve the flour/s and salt on to a clean work surface and make a well in the middle. In a jug, mix the yeast, sugar and olive oil into the water and leave for a few minutes, then pour into the well. Using a fork, bring the flour in gradually from the sides and swirl it into the liquid. Keep mixing, drawing larger amounts of flour in, and when it all starts to come together, work the rest of the flour in with your clean, flour-dusted hands. Knead until you have a smooth, springy dough.
Place the ball of dough in a large flour-dusted bowl and flour the top of it. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and place in a warm room for about an hour until the dough has doubled in size.
Now remove the dough to a flour-dusted surface and knead it around a bit to push the air out with your hands – this is called knocking back the dough. You can either use it immediately, or keep it, wrapped in clingfilm, in the fridge (or freezer) until required. If using straight away, divide the dough up into as many little balls as you want to make pizzas – this amount of dough is enough to make about six to eight medium pizzas.
Timing-wise, it's a good idea to roll the pizzas out about 15 to 20 minutes before you want to cook them. Don't roll them out and leave them hanging around for a few hours, though – if you are working in advance like this it's better to leave your dough, covered with clingfilm, in the fridge. However, if you want to get them rolled out so there's one less thing to do when your guests are round, simply roll the dough out into rough circles, about 0.5cm thick, and place them on slightly larger pieces of olive-oil-rubbed and flour-dusted tinfoil. You can then stack the pizzas, cover them with clingfilm, and pop them into the fridge.
Tomato Sauce
olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked and torn
3 x 400 g good-quality tinned plum tomatoes
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
Place a large non-stick frying pan on the heat and pour in 4 generous lugs of olive oil. Add the garlic, shake the pan around a bit and, once the garlic begins to colour lightly, add the basil and the tomatoes. Using the back of a wooden spoon, mush and squash the tomatoes as much as you can.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper. As soon as it comes to the boil, remove the pan from the heat. Strain the sauce through a coarse sieve into a bowl, using your wooden spoon to push any larger bits of tomato through. Discard the basil and garlic that will be left in the sieve, but make sure you scrape any of the tomatoey goodness off the back of the sieve into the bowl.
Pour the sauce back into the pan, bring to the boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes to concentrate the flavours. It will be ready when it's the perfect consistency for spreading on your pizza.
Lastly, our choice of toppings are:
Bacon – this is the best part, do not skimp on this.
Fresh basil
Quesong Puti – carabao's milk cheese or "white cheese"
Sun-dried tomatoes
Between the two of us, we usually make three 8″ pizzas and share (I am full by slice #3), we do not put all the toppings in one pizza; we've put anchovies in one without bacon and more bacon and basil in the other without anchovies.


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When will Safar 1439 take place?
Safar is the second month in the Hijri Calendar. Normally, a Hijri day starts at sunset. Thus, observing the crescent of a new Hijri month occurs during the sunset.
Like all the other Hijri lunar months, the month of Safar spans over 29 or 30 days; and for that reason, we conduct the lunar astronomical observations and calculate the lunar months to know their exact dates every year.
The Hijri Calendar is a lunar dating system, and its months begin when the lunar phase called First Crescent of a new moon is sighted.
Since the year of the Hijri lunar calendar is 11 to 12 days shorter than the solar year, Safar and all other lunar months migrate backward throughout the seasons, during a cycle of about 33 solar years.
The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on October 9, 2018 (Tuesday) at 3:46 UT. On October 9, it is possible only by the telescope to see the moon in Middle-East and Europe; and a small chance of sighting is in Hawaii and Polynesian Island. On October 10, the moon can be seen easily in the whole world.


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Work it, girl, work it!
The camera loves you!
Smidgen wanted to model for my birthday What's Blooming, so
welcome to Version Five Point One!
Not all kittehs can compete with orchids.
I admit it...I identify with Arthur.
Pass the bag please.
I have a little gardening to do today, obviously.
Happy Sunday.


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Separated from one another across space and time, the Doctor and Mel find themselves in very different predicaments: Mel has been employed on Lethe, while the Doctor has been imprisoned aboard an alien spacecraft. Both situations are inexorably linked, however, and at the apex of the two sits Davros and the terrifying possibility of a new threat even more powerful than the Daleks! Rescuing Mel and stopping Davros should be the Doctor's primary goals, but could it be that this time, Mel does not wish to be rescued? And might Davros actually be working on something for the benefit of the civilised galaxies?
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How to prepare for a hurricane in Orlando, FL
We're in the middle of hurricane season here in Orlando, and our team at Auto Source Orlando wants you to stay as safe as possible until hurricane season officially ends on November 30. With Tropical Storm Matthew likely to hit the Caribbean this week, we wanted to give you some tips on how to prepare your home and yourself in case a hurricane does hit.
Make a basic disaster supply kit
Good items to include in your disaster kit include batteries, a flashlight, food and water, cash, first aid supplies, a phone charger, a battery-powered radio and a whistle to signal for help. You'll also want to make sure to keep your disaster kit somewhere that is easily accessible.
Make an emergency communication plan
One of the most important parts of hurricane preparation is to make sure you have an emergency plan in case disaster strikes. Your whole family may not be together when a hurricane hits, so it's vital that you have a communication plan. Plan how you're going to communicate with family members if you get separated or lose power. For more information about emergency plans or for emergency plan templates, click here.
Read more: Driving Safely Near Schools in Orlando
Prepare your home
Hurricane winds often cause trees and branches to fall, so make sure to trim long branches and remove damaged trees to prevent them from falling on your house. You'll also want to make sure your rain gutters are secure and downspouts are clear of any debris or clogs. You may want to consider buying a portable generator that you can use during power outages.
Know evacuation routes
It's really important to know where to go if you are ordered to evacuate. Make sure you have an evacuation plan, including routes to take, meeting points if you get separated from your family, and places you can stay.
Do you have another tip that's been really useful in helping you prepare for a hurricane? Let us know in the comments so we can share it with our readers!


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08 Aug What does the federal budget mean for employers?
The Federal Government's Budget for 2014-2015 has been the subject of significant media interest and commentary since it was publicly announced on 13 May 2014. Here we consider some of the key implications of the Budget for employers from an employment and workplace relations law perspective.
Statutory superannuation contributions
The Budget has confirmed that the statutory superannuation guarantee rate will gradually increase to 12% from its current rate of 9.25%. However, it is proposed that the timeframe over which the increase will take effect will be deferred. Namely, it is intended that the statutory superannuation guarantee rate will increase to 9.5% with effect from 1 July 2014 and will stay at that rate for 3 years. The rate will then increase by 0.5% each year from 1 July 2018 until it eventually reaches 12% by 1 July 2022.
The Temporary Budget Repair Levy
One aspect of the Budget which has received significant media attention is the proposal to introduce a "temporary budget repair levy" of 2% for individuals whose taxable income exceeds $180,000 per annum. The levy would take effect from 1 July 2014 and operate for a period of 3 years. So, for example, an individual with a taxable income of $200,000 would be liable to pay a levy of $400 (i.e. 2% of $20,000). The Federal Government has estimated that the levy will affect approximately 400,000 taxpayers in 2014/2015 and raise approximately $3.1 billion.
Paid parental leave scheme
The Federal Government intends to introduce a new paid parental leave scheme with effect from 1 July 2015. Under this scheme, eligible working parents earning up to $100,000 per annum who have a child will be entitled to be paid their full replacement wage for up to 6 months. The amount of the paid parental leave entitlement will be capped at $50,000 for eligible parents who earn $100,000 or more. It is intended that paid parental leave entitlements will be paid and administered directly by the Family Assistance Office, not by employers.
Restart wage subsidy
It is proposed that a new wage subsidy, called Restart, will be introduced from 1 July 2014 for employers who employ a person who is aged 50 years or older and who has been on income support for at least 6 months. The subsidy will be in the amount of up to $10,000 for full-time eligible workers (pro-rated for part-time employees) and will be paid in instalments over a 24 month period.
It is important to note that at this stage the above are proposals only and have not been legislated.


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11'09''01 - September 11 (2002)
This is a collection of eleven films of 11 minutes 9 seconds 1 frame each all on the subject of the terrorist attacks of 11.9.01 in NYC. Each film is from a different country and by a different director.
This film really deserves 11 reviews, but I'll highlight all the shorts here:
The British one is my favorite - a documentary of a Chilean immigrant who also remembers another September 11, one where the United States was the aggressor in Chile. Burkina Faso and Iran emphasize the innocence of children and the amazing waste of money used in warfare when there are so many other needs. Mexico forces us to use our sense of hearing and gives us sounds from the actual attack - truly horrifying against a black backdrop with infrequent frames of people falling from the towers. India retells a heartrending story of Pakistani immigrants in NYC. Israel contrasts the attacks with its daily struggle against terrorism, while Bosnia Herzegovina also contrasts the memorial of the recent deaths with the 9/11 attacks. France and United States show that good can come out of such tragedy. Japan tells an odd moral tale about holy wars. Egypt gives supernatural perspective on terrorism.
Having all of these perspectives are truly a treasure.


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Global Xpress Link Emulator
Price: 10,000.00 EUR
The price includes hardware. Example of features included in the price:
- Inmarsat GX Service Plan bandwidth emulation
- Multiple SSPC's
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- Multicast
Premium features available.
BGAN Application Tester
Price: 85,000.00 EUR
The price includes hardware. Example of features included in the price:
- Pre-programmed spot beam map set
- Black-box testing
- Terminal end-to-end performance validation
- Network impairments
Software only also available for 39,000.00 EUR.
BGAN Network Emulator
Price: 225,000.00 EUR
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In hopes to avoid communication issues and maximize efficiency, I have created a BAND APP account for our classroom. This way parents and students will receive emails and text messages reminding students about homework, concerts, and other important events. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO JOIN
You can also find a link here to our tentative calendar HERE. This will be updated throughout the year.


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Additionally, this pant is constructed with a waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex C-Knit material which assures ample protection from wet snow, dry flurries, and spring time slush, while the C-Knit backer wicks away moisture and dries quickly. And thanks to the fully taped seams, you're well safeguarded against errant moisture and precipitation. However, if temperatures really start to heat up, the zippered thigh vents regulate your body temperature by dumping excess heat, without having to remove your pants (not that you would, anyway, but folks have been known to get weird in the backcountry). At any rate, the boot gaiters protect your footwear and baselayers from flushed powder, and the myriad of pockets keep all of your necessities well organized and secure.
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|The Talk
|Season 1, Episode 11
|11th overall episode of Man with a Plan
|Episode infomation
|January 23, 2017
|Written by
|Alex Herschlag
|Directed by
|Pamela Fryman
|Episode Guide
| Previous
"A Dinner Gone Wrong"
| Next
"The Three Amigos"
"The Talk" is the eleventh episode of the first season of Man with a Plan, which was aired on January 23, 2017.
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When Andi and Adam find a topless woman's photo on Teddy's tablet, Andi makes Adam have "the talk" with his son, saying she took care of it with Kate. After an uncomfortable talk that shocks Teddy, Adam learns that the newly body-conscious Kate was the one looking at the topless photo out of curiosity, and that Kate learned about sex from a school health class, not from Andi.
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Main Edit
- Matt LeBlanc as Adam Burns
- Liza Snyder as Andi Burns
- Jessica Chaffin as Marie Faldonado
- Matt Cook as Lowell
- Grace Kaufman as Kate Burns
- Matthew McCann as Teddy Burns
- Hala Finley as Emme Burns
- Diana-Maria Riva as Mrs. Rodriguez
- Kevin Nealon as Don Burns
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- Despite being credited Matt Cook and Jessica Chaffin were both not appeared in this episode.
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| Preceded by
"A Dinner Gone Wrong"
|"The Talk"
| Followed by
"The Three Amigos"
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Okay, so it's not even close to hitting summertime temperatures yet. At least it seems that we may have seen the last snowfall of the year recently. That being said, it is officially spring, even if the weather outside doesn't want to admit it. That means looking forward to the summer season, and the promise of warm, sunny days after a fairly punishing winter season. Those warm, sunny days meaning that you'll be turning to your air conditioner before too much loner, so it is time to start thinking about getting your system ready for action.
Over the course of the next few weeks, you can start to get the ball rolling yourself. Shovel any accumulated snow off the top of your outdoor unit, and do your best to clear an area around the system. Remove any coverings that you may have put over the unit. Then, pick up the phone and contact a member of our team to schedule professional air conditioning maintenance in New Britain, CT.


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This article was co-authored by Claudia Carberry, RD, MS. Claudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian specializing in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2010.
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If you have sensory issues and experience sensitivity to sounds, smells, flavors, or textures, mealtimes may be a challenge. If you're stuck in a rut trying to find meals, know that there are lots of ways to eat nutritious foods that you also can enjoy. Try new foods by keeping familiar elements in your recipes. Make small tweaks instead of major changes. Play with different textures until you find some that you enjoy. If you struggle greatly, consider seeing a professional for help.
Method 1 of 3:
Choosing Meals that Appeal to You
1Avoid recipes that rely on ingredients with a strong aroma. This might include cooked onions or garlic, strong spices, or other aromas you find displeasing. If a recipe calls for a strongly scented food, omit it or find a replacement that is more pleasing to you.[1] X Research source
- For example, substitute other vegetables (such as broccoli or green pepper) in place of onions.
- Some other foods to avoid cooking because of their aroma might include ginger, cinnamon, or meat.
2Choose preparation methods that are quiet. If noise bothers you, avoid recipes that require loud sounds, such as the blender or mixer. This might mean mixing ingredients by hand or cutting foods into small pieces on your own.
- For example, if you want to make a smoothie but don't want to listen to the blender, make a simplified smoothie by adding a powdered protein mix to a liquid (such as almond milk) and shaking it in a covered cup.
3Stick to your preferred food textures. You may prefer soft foods or crunchy foods. Whatever your preference, you can choose recipes that use those types of foods. For example, if you enjoy eating soft textures, choose recipes which cook the vegetables instead of eating them raw, or choose mashed potatoes over potato wedges. If you prefer crunchy textures, add nuts to your meals as a garnish.[2] X Research source
4Build off of preferred textures. Narrow your choices by searching recipes which include a food with a pleasant texture as a base. It might be too much to venture into trying full new recipes, so stick to the textures you prefer and add onto them.[3] X Research source
- For example, if you enjoy rice, look for rice dishes or meals that include rice as a major ingredient. This might mean making a stir fry, rice porridge, or a risotto.
5Prepare foods with an undesirable texture in a new way. If you avoid foods due to their texture, think about using a new method to prepare or eat them. For example, you may dislike soggy cereal, so eat it dry or with yogurt instead of milk. Find creative ways to prepare foods so that you don't run into issues with texture.
- If you dislike the texture of mushrooms, cut them into small pieces and put them into a dish with other foods you enjoy. If you don't enjoy mushrooms as the main course, use them in a smaller role.
Method 2 of 3:
Making Minor Adjustments to Meals
1Make small changes to foods. You don't have to get entirely out of your comfort zone to experience new things. Make a recipe you've made before but tweak 1 or 2 things about it. For example, if you like to eat noodles, try ramen or udon noodles 1 night. If you enjoy rice, try brown rice 1 night. Making small changes to things you tend to like can help you discover new flavors and new recipes.[4] X Research source
- Don't make more than 1 or 2 changes per recipe. If you find a recipe in a cookbook, tailor it to your tastes with minimal changes to what you normally eat.
2Sneak healthy foods into your favorite recipes. If you hate the texture of certain vegetables and struggle to eat enough, try cutting or blending them and putting them in foods you enjoy. Find ways to 'hide' healthy foods that have a difficult texture for you so that you can still eat the foods you enjoy, just with some added nutrition.[5] X Research source
- For example, add vegetables to pasta sauce or micro-chopped carrots into a spread or dip.
- Don't just stop at meals, try adding healthy foods to desserts as well!
3Add condiments to iffy foods. Find which condiments you enjoy the most and add them to new or questionable foods. Knowing that you enjoy one food item can help you be open to enjoying another item.[6] X Research source
- If you're trying a new recipe as a guest at someone's house, consider bringing your own condiments such as mustard, mayonnaise, or ketchup if you aren't sure they will be available.
4Make mealtime predictable. One way to reduce stress around foods is to make mealtimes predictable and routine. Serve meals at the same time each day. Eat off of the same dinnerware each time. While these routines are simple, they can help ease stress by creating predictability and structure.[7] X Trustworthy Source EatRight.org Organization associated with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics providing advice about food, health, and fitness Go to sourceAdvertisement
Method 3 of 3:
Getting Additional Help
1Keep a record of which foods you enjoy. Have some 'go-to' foods that you know you enjoy and can eat regularly. People with sensory processing problems often enjoy bland foods such as pasta, rice, or potatoes. Try using these foods as a base for a recipe and try something new to go with it. That way, you'll eat something you know you enjoy but also have the opportunity to try something new.
2Seek guidance from a dietitian. A registered dietitian can help you determine what foods to eat more or less of based on your needs. They can answer any questions you may have about diet, supplements, and nutrition. If you struggle to feel nourished after your meals, consult with a specialist to get a better idea of how to better balance your meals.[8] X Trustworthy Source EatRight.org Organization associated with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics providing advice about food, health, and fitness Go to source
- Ask your doctor to recommend a registered dietitian or look online at http://www.eatright.org/find-an-expert.
3Make an appointment with an occupational therapist. If your sensory issues keep you from eating a balanced and nutritious diet, consider seeing an occupational therapist. Many people who struggle with foods tend to have other sensory issues that affect them outside of mealtime. An occupational therapist can help you accept more tastes and textures with your food selections and other sensitivities that may affect your day-to-day living.[9] X Research source
- Schedule an appointment with an occupational therapist by calling your insurance provider or a local health clinic near you. You can also speak with your physician for a referral or for a recommendation.
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- ↑ https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/2014/07/sensory-friendly-foods-child-will-love/
- ↑ https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/2014/07/sensory-friendly-foods-child-will-love/
- ↑ https://yourkidstable.com/sensory-processing-and-picky-eating/
- ↑ https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2015/10/26/what-sensory-therapists-can-teach-us-about-feeding-picky-kids
- ↑ https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/2014/07/sensory-friendly-foods-child-will-love/
- ↑ https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/2014/07/sensory-friendly-foods-child-will-love/
- ↑ http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/diseases-and-conditions/autism/nutrition-for-your-child-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd
- ↑ http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/diseases-and-conditions/autism/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd-and-diet
- ↑ http://www.parents.com/health/kids-who-feel-too-much/


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Tools are what we use to do what we do.
[edit] Gear
All about the hardware.
[edit] Evolution of a gong rig
The stuff you have pretty much determines the quality of what you can achieve. But what you have to haul around determines a lot about the scope of your project: how far you can go, where you can reach, how much attention you attract, how many of you need to participate. Sometimes even subtle changes in the technology have a major impact. Here's an initial gear comparison.
[edit] Proof of concept
Our initial setup for Golden Gate Bridge Assay #1 used the Sony PCM-D50 and a Fishman V-100 pickup mounted on an old viola bridge. Full-size image: Media:PCMD50_Fishman.jpg
There were several advantages to this approach to portable pickups:
- It was cheap because we already had the parts lying around (Admittedly, that would be a rare coincidence for most). The V-100 street price is around US$100, but if you have one you're not using, why not?
- It is totally portable, and doesn't require any adhesive or putty
- It turned out to be quite sensitive, with a surprisingly wide frequency response
- It is lightweight and small
The downsides?
- Handling noise. A hand-held device with wooden feet picks up every bump and slip you make. The rubber guard we rigged helps some on the "handle," but the bridge feet slip around on metal surfaces
- User fatigue results from clamping the bridge to the your subject for long samples
- Compared to purpose-built devices, this is a pretty fragile setup
In the end, though, this got us to the next stage. We knew the Golden Gate Bridge made interesting sounds loud enough to record easily using mid-range audio gear. That was enough to start.
[edit] A tool upgrade
We got a little more sophisticated in time for Golden Gate Bridge Assay #2 with the Sony and the Schertler pickup. Of course, the remarkable Sony "tribble" windscreen flies in the face of our most serious endeavor. Full-size image: Media:PCMD50_Schertler.jpg
Our obvious next step is to optimize the cabling. An XLR connector is great on stage and in the studio but ridiculous at this scale. It's time to take that fine Neutrik XLR off the Schertler and replace it with a 2.5 mm right-angle plug. Once we do, we'll post the result here. But the Sony PCM-D50 rig probably won't get any sweeter than that.
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[edit] Big rigs
Every now and then something comes along that requires a bit of distance and a lot of bass: seismic survey trucks and commuter trains, for example. We spent a couple of nights researching kick-drum mic options and then Jacob opted for a rental. The massive nature of the setup leaves little to the imagination. The black "dongle" in the photo is the phantom-power battery pack. Original image @ Jacob's Flickr page
In use? It's every bit as massive as it looks. Lightweight by 1970's standards, of course, the M-Audio Microtrack is dwarfed by the phantom powered field mic in this experiment. Note the classic juggler's hand position used to aim the mic, access the recorder pushbuttons, and keep the battery pack from dangling.
Jacob's posting the results of the latest Long Beach geophysical survey on our Sounds page. Those interested in this offshoot of our investigations are encouraged to check out the Center for Land Use Interpretation's web page for a look at oil prospecting and its impacts on surrounding urban ecosystems such as Long Beach.
[edit] Mobility and wideband recording
It's not so straightforward typing on the phone as recording has become. Look here again soon for a discussion of our current experiments with Android and the Xperia X10. (This edit made from the phone. Mr Yesterday 09:49, 10 November 2010 (MST))
OK, "soon" is now....
[edit] Xperia X10
Dave's latest mobile is a Sony/Ericsson Xperia X10. Starting on Android 1.6 and upgrading to 2.1, we find the service acceptable and a range of recording apps widely available. Here's what a mobile phone equivalent to the PCM-D50 looks like. Full-size image: Media:X10_04.JPG.
Note: AT&T is no longer carrying or supporting the model as of late 2011, and without Flash support on the older Android 2.1 OS, this has gotten increasingly disappointing. It's a consumer device and obsolete almost the day you buy it, alas.
The X10 running the TapeMachine app (€3.99 from Samalyse) seems to do a quite serviceable job of capturing CD quality sound using either of the two mics built into the phone's body or using the wired mic that comes with the unit as a contact microphone. Note the Schertler putty used to isolate and attach the wired piezo mic to a resonant object--it's the green ring around the little black barrel at lower right. Here's a clean sound sample taken with and edited entirely on the X10.
[edit] Compact and adequate
You're probably already shelling out for a smart phone, so the minute cost of some putty to adhere the X10's wired mic makes it nearly free. Early results are @ Mr Yesterday's wikiGong Sounds page; search on "Android."
Is this really all you need to replace $500 and up of dedicated recording rig? Of course not. But as a utility-belt tool we find it's pretty serviceable. It attracts no attention in airport security lines--which the PCM-D50, with its Geiger counter look and feel definitely does--and doubles as a handy phone. So you are likely to have it with you when the urge to record, say, the Eiffel Tower strikes. It's like a cheap little point-and-shoot camera for a photographer: better than nothing, and a low-risk, low-cost throw-down when you need one.
[edit] The microphone challenge
Mic options are somewhat limited. Use the wired mic that comes with the phone or the mics built into the phone body. The X10 has two: one on the lower front for speaking into, one on the "rear"--the side, really--for speaker-phone mode when the phone is placed face down on a table.
When using the built-in mic, be prepared to hold still. Hands touching and clothing moving near the phone come through loud and clear, as do "macro" noises like jarring of the case. Set it on a solid surface and it will pick up vibration from surroundings as well as ambient sound, so use a cushion or rig a shock mount if you want clean environmental recordings (Remember, it's a phone: don't expect a tripod mount).
For contact miking, don't bother trying third-party mics. We recommend using the included piezo mic with putty to rig up a decent contact microphone. Be careful not to foul the little hole or depress the switch (used to "switch between your Music and Incoming Calls") with the putty! The button on the mic disables recording.
Note that when the phone's headset jack is occupied by the plug for the mic, the only available earphone jack is on the mic body itself; this design allows you to use a set of "earbuds" as a telephone headset, but it places the listener at the wrong end of the cable for a contact mic application. Since the X10 does not appear to support monitoring while recording, we recommend dispensing with earphones and using a recording app that has a good visual metering display (one of the reasons we like TapeMachine).
We've had next to no luck using any external device other than the one included with the phone, due to an active circuit used to detect button press on the mic. The mic appears to include an active component (may be as simple as a single transistor or diode), suggested by the asymmetrical resistance across ground and mic leads. Most iPhone gear just shorts mic to ground, but this phone appears to want a gentler touch. A quite audible, periodic, unipolar click appears on the recorded track if an iPhone-compatible mic is used.
We also strongly recommend you do not lose the headset as it is nearly impossible to replace at US carriers' outlets as of early 2011. The MH-700 upgrade Sony/Ericsson sells is unavailable in many countries, and it's merely pricey if you happen to be spending enough time in Sweden or the UK to mail order it for local delivery.Media:X10_Schertler_01.JPG.
So for those of you who are curious, or just choose to ignore our advice above, here's what we found.
You can see the bulky test setup in the photo. Much of the cord spaghetti resulted from adapting a ready-made four-conductor cable to separate the various signal paths. For this first test, we ended up using an AV cable for a Canon video camera. This put the various outputs on the "wrong" RCA plugs but allowed us to map the X10's jack pinout. Starting from the tip of the 2.5mm plug, the four conductors are:
- Tip = left audio out
- Ring = right audio out
- Sleeve 1 = common/shield
- Sleeve 2 = mic signal in
The audible clicking heard using an iPhone mic is less noticeable with this heavier gear. It takes the phone a minute or more to detect a low-impedance source like this and then deactivate the built-in mics; in fact, we couldn't get standard dynamic mics like a Sure SM58 to work at all.
This test is also how we discovered the X10 doesn't support live monitoring with LivO. We suspect it is a hardware limitation affecting all software, or maybe an Android artifact. We verified the same behavior with TapeMachine.
[edit] An Android field test
Listening to Jun Kaneko
The first hint that the X10 mic setup was troublesome turned up in Milan as we toured the Cimitero Monumentale interviewing angels. We picked up a lot of ambient noise--much of it quite high-frequency--and not much resonance. As soon as we were back in the States, we conducted two surveys in downtown San Jose with Jun Kaneko's ceramic Dangos outside the San Jose Repertory Theatre as our targets.
The differences between the X10 and Schertler mics are clear. The X10 is picking up ambient midrange and high-frequency noise almost exclusively, while the Schertler is picking up the sound of the resonant cavity itself. So, with the X10, you get more or less what you'll hear just listening around the sculptures, while the Schertler captures what you'll hear if you press your ear up against one of Kaneko's monoliths.
[edit] Head to head
The Sony/Ericsson Xperia X10 is smaller and lighter than the dedicated machine, yet still boasts a 96k sampling application. Full-size image: Media:X10_vs_Sony_03.JPG
Where the X10 wins:
- Inexpensive (2011 prices):
- $99 with a 2-year contract, equivalent to many Android models
- $275 and up, unlocked without contract
- Mics included
- Built-in mics are sufficient for ambient recording
- An inexpensive wired piezo mic comes with the phone
- An extension mic cable (also included) gets piezo reach to about 1 metre
- Works with standard earphones
- Takes normal 2.5 mm stereo plugs
- Uses earbuds or airline headsets
- Supports larger powered headsets such as Bose noise-cancelers
- Unobtrusive
- Supports WiFi and Bluetooth file transfer
- You're likely carrying a mobile anyway
Where the X10 loses:
- Proprietary mic circuit
- Xperia-compatible microphone headsets are pricey, hard to find
- Audible clicking on recordings made with iPhone compatible mics
- Not a good impedance match for dynamics we tested
- Poor piezo mic performance in contact mic application
- Optimized for voice pickup
- Shallow low-end frequency response
- High susceptibility to ambient and surface noise
- Monophonic recording only
- Gain control but no attenuation support in apps we tested
- A really loud environment leads unavoidably to clipping
- Handling noise
- No audio monitoring
- The headset appears inoperable while recording
- This may be a software issue; please advise if you know better
- Visual display compensates somewhat
[edit] Bottom line
For recording ambient sound centered around one kHz (the spoken word), the X10/TapeMachine combo is lightweight and potent. Of course, if you can afford the space, extra weight, and higher price tag, the PCM-D50 is a far superior recorder. But the convenience of having recording capability with you at all times is hard to beat, now that apps and audio circuits are catching up. We're one step closer to the ubiquitous quality digital sound recording we're after! Keep a smart phone with a recording app handy.
If you are into contact microphone applications, however, the PCM-D50 paired with a real contact mic like the Schertler is a far superior setup. Until we discover another compatible mic, a workaround to enable traditional contact mics, or a suitable mod to the X10's wired mic, the X10 setup cannot be recommended for serious object acquisition. We'll keep this investigation open, and results will be posted here. But for now, the PCM-D50 and Schertler dominate our travel kit.
[edit] Power to the people
The Schertler and other pickups are wonderful, but not inexpensive. For projects on a grander scale--but not necessarily a grand budget--cheaper alternatives may mean the difference between a successful mob action and a fizzle. In an upcoming article we will demonstrate how to improvise a contact microphone using really inexpensive tools such as the earbud headphones handed out on commercial airlines. These are even handy for the enthusiast stranded without a microphone or the right plug adapter. Stay tuned!
And how about a way to get that cheap, improvised transducing device (ITD) onto that equestrian statue's haunch from seven metres (yeah, metric since most of them are in Europe) below while standing in the middle of a busy traffic roundabout? If you have an idea, please contribute!
[edit] Software
Software and other tools for planning, mapping, capturing, manipulating.
[edit] Droid apps
There are several recording applications available for Android. They are such an integral part of the mobile-phone recording setup that we could compare them phone by phone. But in the interest of providing a bigger picture, we'll treat them as software and note which works better on each phone type as we figure that out. This is a rapidly changing scene so please join us and add your two cents.
So far, our favorite is Tape Machine. Even at a lowly 44.1 kHz, native files are clean (Following our Android 2.1 upgrade, we find TapeMachine can be set for a 96kHz sampling rate). TapeMachine also supports editing and conversion of audio in the phone, so you can BlueTooth or email smaller files.
Contenders, in descending order of first impressions and/or order downloaded:
[edit] TapeMachine
- Our favorite Android recorder so far
- From Samalyse, Paris
- Price €3.99 as of January 2011. Free trial version available
- Features
- Monophonic recorder
- Record to microSD or SIM
- Gain setting: 0.0 to +20.0 dB
- Auto gain enable/disable
- Recording formats: WAV, MP3 (need to download CODEC)
- Multiple sample rates: 44.1 kHz, 96 kHz
- File conversion to: MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, AIFF
- It looks like more CODECs may be added
- Editing on-screen: Trim/cut, silence
[edit] LivO Recorder Pro
- Runner-up and we purchased it as well
- From Mach+1 solutions
- Price US$3.99 as of January 2011. Free trial version LivO Recorder Lite
[edit] RecForge Pro
- Nice little recorder app
- From Dje073
- Price US$5.36 as of January 2011. Free trial version RecForge Free
[edit] Rehearsal Assistant
- We did a minimal trial run
- Developer has several apps designed to upload easily to SoundCloud
- From urbanSTEW
- Free
[edit] Hertz, the WAV recorder
- Very basic capture to microSD card
- From dtg-android
- Free
[edit] Please add more!
More details on our testing will be posted as our impressions ossify into opinions.
[edit] Audacity
GIMP for sound: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/.
[edit] ccHost
We're currently implementing the file-sharing capability of the site using ccHost, the database engine powering the audio sharing and remixing site ccMixter.
ccMixter exists to promote the Creative Commons and its approach to releasing content to the public domain. It's a fascinating subject with many legal and social implications. To get an idea of the background, we recommend Free Culture, Lawrence Lessig's discourse on US copyright law and its evolution from an individual artist's protection into a tool of corporate hegemony.
Now ccMixter is undergoing a transition from its volunteer roots into a new existence under ArtisTech Media. While onlookers wonder whether ccMixter's culture can survive any attempt at monetization, it's good to see the work survive. But the technology asset -- the ccHost application -- is open source and available to anyone with a little sweat equity and a web host. Read about the ccMixter Zeitgeist.
There is a lot more to be written on this subject, which we'll get to as soon as Jacob and I have got everything up and running. Frankly, there's still a lot of work to do! But be of good cheer because our success so far is proof that deep technical know-how is not a prerequisite to using this tool! (Which is a good thing, because the central idea here was never about becoming ace open source web 2.0 developers or administrators!) Meanwhile I'll be blogging occasional updates to the gongBlog.
[edit] MediaWiki
This wiki portion of the site is implemented using WikiMedia's MediaWiki wiki engine. Again, deep technical know-how is not a prerequisite to using this tool!
You will want to work your way through learning wiki markup -- which is more limited than X/HTML and therefore has a much faster learning curve -- to produce good-looking articles. There's a lot of information available starting at MediaWiki. MediaWiki has the benefit of a huge contributor base since this is the same tool Wikipedia is implemented with.
MediWiki customization involves a bit of PHP dissection and occasional bits of HTML, but the default installation is extremely well-documented and easy to hack and learn. If you're an expert or just an enthusiast with time and energy to contribute and would like to dive into this aspect of the project, please contact us.
[edit] RapidWeaver
The wikiGong 1.0 front page and fixed content were originally authored using RealMac's RapidWeaver. We had a pretty text-based look then, representative of RapidWeaver-authored sites we've seen. It's a bit limited but gets the job done quickly without a lot of up-front investment (US $79 from RealMac but often available on sale from SmithMicro), and allows you to skip the hassle of learning a lot of HTML just to get a sidebar on the left-hand side of the page. If you start using it you'll start to recognize its templates are in use all around the web.
Meanwhile we transitioned the Home pages to WordPress, added a more resilient and web-accessible Blog, and re-skinned the wiki using Sam Wilson's TwentyTen skin port.
Hopefully, you like what you see. But we still thank RealMac for getting us started!
[edit] Resources
Useful things, increasingly available on the web. Find some of them on our Context page.


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Do you find yourself going through life reacting to one crisis after another, rather than purposefully setting a course of action? Do you feel busy, stressed and overwhelmed, yet don't feel like you're actually accomplishing anything? You're not alone: when I was first starting out in my career, I certainly felt this way; that's when I began focusing on personal development.
Over the years, I've completely changed my approach to life in a way that has helped me to get more satisfaction out of every day and make progress towards the goals that are truly important to me. Personal development is a topic that I'm passionate about, and one I'm continuously learning about, so I've tested out plenty of different frameworks and techniques. Here are four practices that I've found to be most effective in helping me to make personal development a daily practice:
Be intentional with goal setting
When you decide to make personal development a priority in your life, the first step is to set aside time for goal setting, no matter how busy you are. Just as a corporation goes through a planning and budgeting process each year, you should carve out time to think about what you want to accomplish over the next day, week, month, or year. Clearly defined goals will serve as a roadmap for your life: you can decide what projects to take on based on whether they help or hinder your goals.
If you need help setting goals, you might want to read leadership books, scholarly articles on a topic that interests you, or a religious text that you find inspiring – anything that takes you out of your day-to-day and inspires thought and reflection on the bigger picture. Personally, I like to read a few pages from the Bible each day to help me to reflect on the values that are important to me.
Set aside time for daily reflection
Small changes can add up to a big success. But when you're in the middle of this process, it can be difficult to see any progress, especially if the goal feels very distant. Daily reflection is an opportunity to step back, identify what's currently working or not working for you, and make any necessary changes to course correct.
If something isn't working, consider why it's not working, and think about what you could do differently to get to a different outcome. This step is very important – if you don't reflect on your actions and make changes accordingly, you'll keep repeating the same patterns and you'll never see improvement.
It's tempting to feel overwhelmed if you're facing significant obstacles to achieving your goals. Rather than trying to make sweeping changes in your life all at once, stay focused on take incremental steps in the right direction. If you're not sure what to do, don't be afraid to experiment and try new approaches. Another benefit of daily reflection is that you can note the successes of these small, incremental improvements as you progress towards your goals.
Put your ego aside
Empathy is one of the most critical skills for self-improvement. In addition to reflecting on yourself, reflect on how you appear to others. The goal is not to become a people pleaser, but rather to cultivate the ability to see yourself from others' perspectives. How does your behavior appear to a colleague or a client? Taking on another's perspective will help you identify areas for improvement that you might otherwise have missed. It will help you communicate more effectively, de-escalate conflicts, and create new possibilities for cooperation and joint success.
Cultivating empathy will also help you avoid playing what I call "the blame game"– blaming everyone but ourselves for a problem. When we bring an empathetic perspective, we can candidly assess how our actions may have contributed to a problem. This subtle shift in thinking will help you form a more complete assessment of any situation and enable you to achieve your goals more effectively.
Stay curious
Finally, one of the most important keys to personal development is to stay curious. Get into the habit of asking questions all the time. Imagine that you're a reporter and life is a story you're assigned to cover. Every day you have the opportunity to gain new knowledge and insight from the people, ideas, and situations you encounter. Don't let a fear of looking foolish stop you from asking questions. If you have a question, chances are someone else is wondering the same thing.
This curiosity should extend to yourself as well. Continuous personal development requires that you ask questions about yourself. I've found it helpful to ask for feedback from those around me – friends, family, colleagues and trusted mentors. Don't be afraid of hearing critical feedback; understanding your weaknesses is the first step towards eliminating them. As the old saying goes, knowledge is power, and self-knowledge is no exception.
These are four practices that I always try to keep in mind, and that have improved my life the most. Hopefully they will serve you as well as they've served me.


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There is a strange irony that a voting system which effectively prioritises second choices is even the second choice for those in favour of proportional representation. AV isn't PR and has been described as a 'tawdry little compromise' by some who favour a fully proportional system. So by voting yes we get a system which no-one really wants. And that sums up AV quite well. It is most likely to create governments of fudge and uncertainty. Where you vote for one thing and are almost certainly guaranteed to get something else.
Whilst the local mood is certainly positive, the No Campaign won't be easing off in the last few days of campaigning. At a time when 'AV' is more likely to stand for 'apathy vote' than anything else, turnout will be key. It's essential that if you want to keep our current system of voting for MPs you need to go out and exercise your vote on 5 May and put your cross in the 'No' box on Thursday.


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Warm, damp summer weather creates the perfect conditions for fall termite swarms. Encouraged by the summer monsoons in the desert, termites thrive and multiply in the early fall. As the colony grows they look for new food sources to makes they can flourish; making your home target number one.
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A colony generally begins increasing its egg production in July. The need to provide for the influx of offspring and the warm, moist conditions provide the perfect combination to make termites most active from September to November. Depending on the area and the amount of rain during the winter, another spike in activity may occur in late February through March.
When termite activity peaks, homeowners should be on the lookout for evidence of termites. The most common termite in Southern Arizona is the subterranean termite which typically can be identified by the mud tunnels on the foundation or inside the home.
Are Termites a Problem in Your Home?
Subterranean termites build their nests in the ground, but forage throughout the soil and up above ground to find food sources. However, due to their small size and varying construction methods, they can generally invade your home undetected. Even when they begin to cause damage to the house, a homeowner may not realize the underlying cause. However, it's important to know the signs and watch out for them:
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"Art is the only skill that allows me to apply my full self because the canvas of life spares no paint, painter, nor brush."
I never quite know just what to say about my self because my evolution is continuous; I guess that's the art of life. But in the midst of life and its triumphs, I have always been sure that I am an artist.
So I guess that's who I am; Na'taja the Artist.
My ability to turn anything and everything into art has never failed me. When I say this, I don't mean that I go around collecting pigeon feathers and recreate Picassos. Rather, I can apply an artistic lense to almost any task.
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Far from the Med-ing crowd
The Mediterranean remains the most popular cruise choice for Brits, but there's a lot more to it than you might think. Its sheer size and diversity of destinations allow for a number of alternative itineraries that avoid the overcrowded parts, writes Anthony Pearce.
While the Caribbean may be the most popular cruise destination worldwide, when it comes to the UK market the Mediterranean reigns supreme. According to Clia, between January and September last year UK guests took 444,000 cruises to the region – the majority as fly-cruises, but increasingly from UK ports. Broadly, these cruises are divided into west and east itineraries, with Barcelona, Civitavecchia (for Rome), Venice and Dubrovnik among the blockbuster hits.
It's no surprise then that these holidays are so popular, particularly during the summer month: who can resist these sun-kissed hotbeds of culture, civilisation and superb food? Nearly every major cruise line sails to the Mediterranean (with the notable exception of Carnival Cruise Line, which will return in 2020), with the likes of MSC Bellissima, Disney Magic, Celebrity Edge and the refitted Independence of the Seas operating there this summer.
But it's because of these famous ships, celebrated ports of call and the divide between western and eastern itineraries that it's easy to oversimplify what a Mediterranean cruise entails. There is, in fact, an incredible amount of choice. When you study a map, it's no surprise. The Mediterranean is a huge area: the sea covers 2,500,000 square kilometres, and is almost completely surrounded by land. Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Greece all have Mediterranean coastlines, as do Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and even Syria, Lebanon and Libya in north Africa and the Middle East; while Malta and Cyprus are island countries in the sea.
As talk of overtourism in some of the Mediterranean's best-known ports continues, cruise lines are increasingly looking to offer alternatives. This summer, for example, Princess Cruises is operating an ex-UK sailing on Sapphire Princess that takes in Malaga, Corsica's capital Ajaccio, Sète in France and Spanish/Moroccan Ceuta. It departs July 27, from £1,349pp.
It's worth remembering that many Mediterranean cruises go beyond Europe, even in week-long itineraries. Celestyal Cruises' new seven-night Three Continents cruise, which launches in December, is a round trip from Athens to Alexandria and Port Said, Egypt; Ashdod, Israel; Limassol, Cyprus; Rhodes, Greece; and Kusadasi, Turkey. There are departures on December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, during the off-peak season (from £1059pp).
While it's no surprise that most want to take advantage of the hot summers, it's still warm in autumn and not inhospitable in winter. In Dubrovnik, for example, the average temperature is 18°C in October, 14°C in November, 11°C in December and 9°C in January. With cheaper air fares and, sometimes, cruise fares, plus fewer crowds, seeing the Med in winter can be a thoroughly enjoyable, more relaxing experience – particularly for clients hoping to see historic landmarks, where queues can be unbearable in summer. Viking Cruises offers a number of off-season itineraries, including its 10-day Empires of the Mediterranean (Venice to Athens) and 22-day Antiquities of the Mediterranean (Venice to Rome), which take in classic Med ports such as Naples, Dubrovnik and Kotor, but at a time when many ships are back in the Caribbean (from £3,490pp and £7,440pp respectively).
Another option is a coastal cruise: CroisiEurope, the river cruise line known for traversing unusual rivers such as the Loire and Guadalquivir, runs a seven-night coastal cruise round trip from Larnaca, Cyprus that explores the treasures of the Holy Land. The cruise calls at Haifa, Israel and Limassol and includes two excursions to Jerusalem and Nazareth as well as optional excursions to Bethlehem and Jericho, Galilee, Nicosia, Kyrenia and Paphos (from £1,062 per person, with departures between January and March 2020).
Intrepid Travel has a new Greece and Turkey itinerary that explores the Cyclades on a yacht, which accommodates a maximum of 47 guests. In Greece, the cruise takes in the rock-hewn monastery in Amorgos, ancient archaeological sites such as Delos and Akrotiri, and, in Turkey, the ruins of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Prices start from £2,350 per person for an eight-day tour and include accommodation, transportation by bus and small ship, varied activities and select meals.
Filippos Venetopoulos, general manager, marine, at Intrepid Travel, says: "The Mediterranean is a popular destination for UK cruisers and the likes of Barcelona, Rome and Venice tend to be hotspots. But the region is diverse and has a lot more to offer. As part of Intrepid's recently launched small ship Adventure Cruising range, we explore less-travelled regions and smaller ports, taking travellers away from the crowds."
Azamara Club Cruises is another cruise line that takes in some of the Med's lesser-known ports of call, particularly its 11-night Greece Intensive Voyage, which visits intimate ports including Gythion, Chania and Patmos. As a company that prides itself on 'destination immersion', it also has a number of impressive excursions, including a taste of village life in Croatia, where guests head to the village of Cilipi and the home of a local family. Here, they learn about the family's rich history of producing fine brandy, olive oil and wines and sit down to a traditional home-cooked meal. In Italy, guests on Azamara have the chance to experience Italian farm life at a Campania dairy, producer of mozzarella cheese in Pontecagnano.
As we pointed out in the last issue of Cruise Adviser (Small wonders, March 2019), small ships offer a chance to see ports that larger ships cannot access. Seabourn's 11-day Mediterranean Islands Odyssey (departing May 1, from £3,999pp) not only takes in Barcelona and Valencia, Spain, but also Palma De Mallorca, Spain; Syracuse, Italy; Golfo Aranci (Costa Smeralda), Sardinia, Italy; and Calvi, Corsica. Star Clippers' Star Flyer and Royal Clipper also sail the Mediterranean, calling at ports such as Gozo, the Maltese Island; Piran, Slovenia and Rovinj, Croatia.


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Imagine this, George clooney and Quentin tarantino, teams up with Harvey Keitel and Juliette Lewis on kicking a lot of vampire's ass in a Robert Rodriguez movie with cameo from Tom Savini, Salma Hayek, or Danny Trejo. Thats what FROM DUSK TILL DAWN is.
Clooney and Tarantino is the GECKOs, the legendary sadistic brothers whose on the run from Law, trying to running their way to Mexico after series of murdering, raping and roberry. In their journey, they're kidnapping "the born again priest" played by Harvey Keitel, and his two kids. Kate and Scott, played very ackwardly by Juliette Lewis and Ernest Liu. At first, the geckos only using the family as a hostage for some kind of safe bargain on their way crossing the border, but one thing led to another, the movie genre goes from hard boiled old school crime drama, into slasher survival gore movies. The brilliant thing, THE TRANSITION is really unexpected. In fact, all the 60 minutes from the total 108 movie duration is spent on the drama genre. It doesn't mean that the first half of the movie sucks. It still have the quirky, detailed, funny script just like in every Tarantino/Rodriguez-esque movie, but when the gang is arrive at the TITTY TWISTER(Yap, thats the name of the BAR where all the vampire is resided, roughly translated as PUTING BELIUNG in Indonesian, although thats not what it really MEANS. Titty Twister is the act where you snap the nipple of someone, and twist it as hard as you can!), the movie really hit another whole kind of level. Im not gonna spoiler it, but the ending is awesome too.
Seth Gecko is the most badass character Clooney ever played! His tatoo, his gun, his smile, his vest, his brutality, everything translate into a big pile of MACHO MACHIATO! Its the hollyness of great guy without pecs, but cool. You will love every single presence of him in the screen. There's even a character from a videogame series being made as a tribute of him! And Tarantino, what can I say? He's a pervert, and nobody played a perfect pervert/nerd combination like this guy. There's not much to say a lot about other actors, they didnt quite capture my mood to write anything about it. Although, Salma Hayek's breast is WOW. Oh, and I love Tom Savini! The Legendary Make up artist is hilarious as the SEX MACHINE(Yeah, there's a character called SEX MACHINE in this movie. The Character had a gun attached to his crotch for god sake!)
How AWESOME IS THIS GUY!
Ultimately, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN is a helluva fun. Its honest, pure, funny, and refreshing in a way. The soundtrack can really put you in the mood for some road trip to the southern USA across the desert landscape(ZZ TOP, the GREAT STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, etc). This is the kind of movie that you put in your DVD player at Saturday afternoon with a bunch a guys with the cloud of weed in your cellings, although I watched this with my girlfriend, and she likes it. The sole purpose of this GODLY art is FUN, and FUN is all we get when we watching it. Of course its not perfect, the make up and effect is gross and slimy(but still its FUN!), the one sided character is dumb, but trust me, you'll be wanting for more by the time the movie credits hits.
PS : DO NOT watch all the sequels, they're sucks!, No Clooney in it…
There's a lot of awesome line in this movie, but this one is really hit the notes,
Seth: So what are you, Jacob? A faithless preacher? Or a mean motherfuckin' servant of God?
Jacob: I'm a mean, mhm mhm servant of God.


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Illinois Senate Approves Marijuana Ballot QuestionThe Associated PressMarch 2, 2018
Senators voted 37-13 Thursday to put a non-binding question on the November ballot. Chicago Democratic Sen. Bill Cunningham is the sponsor. He says the referendum question will act as a statewide opinion poll.
The proposal now goes to the House for vote. To make it to the ballot, it needs Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature. The governor calls the effort misguided and legalization a mistake.
Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Kelly Cassidy introduced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana last year. The Chicago Democrats previously said they do not expect the measure to be debated this session.


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An updated review of the most common nervous system disorders in the United States found that 67 out of every 1,000 elderly Americans carries a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, a figure substantially higher than previous estimates. The findings were published in the January 30 issue of , the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
"Current, accurate estimates of the numbers of people affected by neurological disorders are needed to understand the burden of these conditions on patients, families, and society, to plan and carry out research on their causes and treatment, and to provide adequate services to people who suffer from these illnesses," said study leader Deborah Hirtz, MD, of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health.
An estimated 4.5 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer's. With an aging population, that number is expected to grow considerably in coming decades unless a cure or effective treatment is found. Existing medications for Alzheimer's may provide temporary relief of symptoms but do nothing to stop the relentless downward progression of disease.
The current figures come from an in-depth analysis of nearly 500 scientific articles published between 1990 and 2005 in the United States and Europe. The Alzheimer's prevalence rate, of 1,275 people per 100,000 seniors age 65 and up, is higher than that for other common neurologic ailments in the elderly, including stroke (1,093 per 100,000) and Parkinson's disease (160 per 100,000). It is also far higher than the general population rate for multiple sclerosis (4.2 per 100,000), epilepsy (48 per 100,000), traumatic brain injuries (101 per 100,000), or ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease, 1.6 per 100,000).
"Neurologic disease affects millions of people worldwide, with the burden of such disease likely to grow as populations grow older," says Dr. Steven M. Albert of the University of Pittsburgh in an editorial accompanying the study. "Current projections of Alzheimer's disease suggest that there will be about 10 million cases in the United States in 2050, of which 6 million are expected to have moderate or severe dementia." Others put those estimates as high as 16 million Alzheimer's cases by 2050, with up to 9 million being moderate to severe.
Dr. Albert describes the effects that new Alzheimer's therapies might have on overall Alzheimer's prevalence. With a pill or other therapy that slowed Alzheimer's progression, he estimates the total number of cases would still be about 10 million in the year 2050, though more people (about 6 million) would have mild disease. With a treatment that delayed the onset of Alzheimer's by 6 to 7 years, the total number of cases would drop to 6 million in 2050, including 4 million with moderate to severe dementia. Even with a treatment that both delayed onset and slowed progression, there would still be about 6 million cases, including 2.5 million with moderate to severe Alzheimer's.
The figures call attention to the desperate need for a therapy that effectively treats, or even cures, Alzheimer's. The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation funds critical research into the search for an Alzheimer's cure. To learn more or to make a donation, visit www.ALZinfo.org.
By www.ALZinfo.org, The Alzheimer's Information Site. Reviewed by William J. Netzer, Ph.D., Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation at The Rockefeller University.
D. Hirtz, MD; D.J. Thurman, MD, MPH; K. Gwinn-Hardy, MD, et al: "How Common Are the "Common" Neurologic Disorders?" (review article). Neurology, January 30, 2007, Volume 68, pages 326-337.
Steven M. Albert, PhD, MSPH: "Projecting Neurologic Disease Burden: Difficult but Critical" (editorial). Neurology, January 30, 2007, Volume 68, pages 322-323.


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