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October 31, 2007
I heard about Wrike.com through Stephen Smith of HDBizblog. He is recently
sponsored by Wrike. I thought I would check it out.
I signed up for the Free Membership which requires no Credit Card information. The bare bones Wrike gives me 20 tasks, 10 mb, and unlimited Groups. I think you can make this work but the luxury of larger storage space and unlimited task is appealing and even necessary. Remember what David Allen told us? Get 100 manila folders. Unlimited space allows growth. Wrike is tauted as the GTD application which incorporates emailing tasks to groups and to users with or without a Wrike account. Each task has a box to put in the user's email, any email or email that is associated with the Wrike account. Thus delegating becomes easy with a push of the button. Because it is based on emailing which is very similar concept to Google mail. My experience with Google mail is great but I do not use it for GTD as it is a bit confusing and not that intuitive. I may have assigned one or two emails to the GTD folder but have not work much with it.
The first time I heard about GTD application was through Patrick Rhone at the beginning of 2007. I signed up for BaseCamp, a collaborative GTD productivity application. I tried that for a while before abandoning it because it was limited in the free membership. Next I hopped to ZoHo Planner, another free organization and productivity application, this time it allow me more tasks and was less constrictive. I don't recall how collaborative both of these are because I was mainly using the system as a single user. But now that I have a chance to test drive a system with 15 users and 1 giga bite of storage with unlimited tasks, I'm beginning to re-access the system.
Now I've always use the paper system to augment the electronic version. But I find that I miss place the index cards or that particular piece of paper too often. It's a good place for an in box but ultimately, an electronic system can be superior.
Wrike starts with Groups of folders pre-labled but you can change these. I quickly made the 1 @ Next Action; 2 @ Waiting For…Setting up the file system initially is a very important and need to be carefully planed. I'm used to file being organized by @ symbol follow by 1 and alphabetical. The folders in Wrike system are also able to be sorted by group symbols numbers and names. One just needs to refresh. So just start with the top group file folder and rename it what you need to. The group folders can have sub folders and one can move these folders into another groups. That is a nice flexible feature. As with any system there are plus and minus. Some people like the ability to drag and drop folders into sub folders. Wrike believes in the less accident prone approach to file moving, that means no accidental dragging and dropping of folders into the wrong group. (Correction: In a task I sent to Daria, one of the Wrike team member, I received a response from her which states that Wrike is developing the drag and drop feature in the near future.) If you don't want to put a category into a sub category then always start in the 'My group' folder because once a folder is created in a sub folder, it can not be moved into a main group. If this is all confusing, just sign up for a free membership and play around with it. You can always upgrade it to the next level and evolve from there.
I like that I can assign a task to more then one group or sub groups.
What I like is the time-line feature. This is totally different from any of the previous systems that I've tried. I can view tasks by week, month, quarter, and year.
I like the file attachment which works very much like an email attachment. We have been familiar with that system for a long time now and it still works great.
The report feature is also very useful.
I've just barely tapped into the potential of Wrike as an organizational and productivity tool. I can see this as a great collaborative tool. Uploaded files are assigned to each task and share with your users. What is unique is that emails can be received and send so it's not a hermetic but a very open out sourcing system.
tags: Wrike, gtd, Getting Things Done,
October 25, 2007
Photo by Ludvie
Did any one see last night's CSI: New York? The episode Down the Rabbit Hole featured Second Life. Yesterday, in Second Life, I just received the landmark for the CSI Lab from Ludvie. When I was there, it was very crowded. People's avatar dropped in ever few seconds. There is a team in world to solve crimes and Second Life residence can gather evidence to help solve the crime too. I need to read more of it. The television show was sponsored by Cisco and featuree the Second Life logo and a website to check out: cbs.com. In Europe, SL advertisement can be seen often on television. In the US, we mostly read about it in Forbes or some other publication. Could this signal a rise in Second Life's advertisement on television? It seems other shows are following the lead. The Office also shows a worker's computer with Second Life running.
The episode is called Down the Rabbit Hole. This is a good analogy comparing Second Life to Alice and Wonderland. The episode also includes reference to the Matrix. There is the all knowing White Rabbit. The agent is told to follow the White Rabbit into the Virtual world. The picture above shows the White Rabbit is killed. The premise of the show is that a Virtual celebrity on SL has been murdered. Some one else is assuming her Avatar. She is killed because she is well connected in SL. A congressman is also involved in the SL world. He is one of the hired assassin's mark.
tags: Second Life, CSI, CSI New York, television
My Alpha Smart Pro
October 24, 2007
The following was written on AlphaSmart Pro:
There are 8 files
I use the file 1 (F1) for diary, 2 (F2) for the nanowrimo 3 (F3) for blogging and 8 (F8) for dreams. I don't have to push the save button, it is saved automatically. I can hop back and forth from one project to the next with out much effort, simply push the (F1) key. I connect the chord from the AS to the PC or Mac and open up a word processing blank file and push send. I can move the cursor all around in four directions using a cursor but not copy and paste. They are cheap enough to have two or three lying around. I should like to use just one for diary, each file dedicated to each month. I can have seven months and then the last file is dedicated towards the remaining months or do two months per file. I would like to have one at work and one at home.
After uploading the above, I thought I add some notes to the post. The Alpha Smart (AS) 3000 is better because I can up load files from my computer to the AS 3000 which I can not do with the AS Pro. There are no spelling check either which means that you can concentrate on your thoughts instead of correct spelling. If there's a cheap one on ebay I'll probably get it. But as it is, The AlphaSmart Pro is great for first drafts and keeping an informal diary. I could have purchase on ebay a USB cable for $27-30 which would make it easier to transfer the text to the laptop. But I didn't want to spend more on the cable then on the keyboard. The Y pin cable I bought is a bit cumbersome as it works only with a computer unit with a Y pin connection. I don't have to worry about people stealing my fancy laptop. I can write in a cafe or in a park. I take it to lunch with me outside or in a restaurant. It runs on 2 AA batteries for about 600-700 hours. I don't have the glare of the computer to hurt my eyes.
COST: $16-17 for the actual keyboard, $11 shipping; Y pin Cable $6 + $6 shipping. Total $39
Mynd Punch
October 24, 2007
Photosource: myndology.com/disc.php
Jason Posted the following note in Myndology Cooperative, a Facebook group: Starting tonight at 07:00pm CST, Myndology will begin selling it's very own Punch! That's right! Finally, after months of waiting, our ship arrived and our punches unloaded.
Along with the punch, we will also be offering up several disc packs to allow for additional customization. Two versions of discs will be made available; our current polypropylene design and an all new aluminum design!
Both the punch and disc packs will be made available tonight at 7pm at our website. You can visit us here:
You can also read more on our official DIYPlanner.com punch release post here:
Bill Index
October 24, 2007
I have a lot of index cards of different sizes and color coded too. Some times I don't know what I'll use them for. But this year, I've been tracking my monthly bills on the 4 x 6 horizontal cards. My goal is to reduce the bill into the 3 x 5 size. Something like the above photo would do. Both, the Myndology and RealSimple, have horizontal lines and comes in a 3×5 size. The horizontal or landscape orientation is good because it has a longer line to note the date, amount and confirmation numbers. Although the Real Simple has the 4×6 size also. I put the month and year on the top line. Then I alphabetized the bill names. I write down one line for each bill. One can skip a line for clarity. I usually put the date paid or due and the amount and any confirmations numbers to keep track. At the bottom, I add all of the items up and I can see the total spent for the month and anticipate my budget for next month.
That's your tip of the Week!
Note from Olaf
October 18, 2007
Originally uploaded by Duc N. Ly.
I found this note from Olaf, the founder of WHITELINES. It's from a while back. It is written on the whiteline which disappears in the photo copying and faxing process. I try to do a demonstration of this in the scanner but the faint white grid line didn't show up in the scan either. I will have to try photographing it. It really is a visual acuity of the human eye that can see it. It speaks to how sensitive our eyes are.
October 18, 2007
Originally uploaded by Duc N. Ly.
A comparison of spine.
Let's take it from the top down!
1 & 2 & 3 &
On the very top of the stack is a notebook from Bombay. I picked it up on sale. I took it with me to the Hungarian Residency and then to Poland. Below that is the Papyrus journal. Papyrus used to have a brick and mortar store in my shopping mall. That has been removed for a very long time now. Below that is a Calvini leather journal. The Calvini is very special. Below that is the infamous Epica.


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A debut EP that shows the 4 young men from the outskirts of Berlin are in this for their love of music. While not as polished as a large budget production, the album flows from track to track with ease and simplicity. Each track has its catchy moments, which won't allow the listener to remain unconcentrated, pulling them back from shoegaze moments. Each track is named after a street or area from their hometown, and as such the EP is a collection of their youthful memories, their hangouts, and the places they were and are to be found.
A 40 minute instrumental journey along the paths of 4 young men, for listeners who like their Post Rock in a solid manner with no ribbons, bells or cherries on top.
Friedrich Hebbel Strasse
Karl Marx Strasse

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At the end of the first day of school, students will be caring home 4, 5, 6, 7 back to school letters to their parents. Multiply that by the number of children and you can easily approach two-dozen letters! A cynic might say, "That's why I don't write a back to school letter. Parents don't read 'em anyway."
Maybe that explains why, as a teacher and parent, I've seen my fair share of bad back to school letters. These would be the letters that are:
- riddled with misspellings and grammatical errors.
- too long; Listing every intricate detail, procedure and rule
- threatening in tone. Overuse of statements like "I will not," "…will result in…" I still remember a student sharing a letter from a teacher that read something like, "My job is to teach the students. It is their responsibility to adapt to my style and to learn." Needless to say, the student wasn't looking forward to this class; who can blame her?
On the other hand, a great back to school letter sets the tone for parent-teacher-student engagement.
What's included in a great back to school letter?
- Your passion for your subject and your students. Why do you teach? What do you hope students will bet out of your class? What will students learn about themselves?
- Something personal--break down the walls. Learning should be a shared endeavor; so let your parents and students get to know who you really are.
- How are you going to ensure that all students are successful?
- Contact information. I've always included my personal phone number and only once in 20 years has it been any sort of problem (1 prank phone call from a student).
- What parents can do to help their children be successful in your class.
- What makes your class different--and better--than the rest.
Powerful words and phrases:
Shared Journey Exciting Together
We Incredible Success Effort
Connect Communication Develop Engaging
Expect Learn Progress Us
Contact me Background Looking forward to Believe
Different Care Challenge Help
What do you think should or shouldn't be included in a back to school letter?
Parents, do you read them? Do they matter?


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bc baby-friendly network
The BC Baby-Friendly Network protects promotes and supports breastfeeding by working towards implementation of the WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) in hospitals and community health services throughout the Province, thereby providing mothers, infants and families with excellence in breastfeeding care.
partnership with the breastfeeding committee for canada (bcc)
In 1999, the BC Minister of Health and the Minister for Children and Families designated the Network as the Provincial implementation committee for the BFI. The Network works in partnership with the BCC in the implementation process towards BFI designation.
news & events
Volunteer Opportunity – Parent participation as a member of the BC Baby-Friendly Network
Save the date!
National BFI Symposium
Oct. 1-3, 2019


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We've already seen in a previous article how improving resolution and field of view of visuals can improve your VR porn experience. The same holds audio for audio, that can create a strong sense of intimacy and trigger that mind orgasm known with the name of ASMR. Today I want to talk you about other two important senses that can be included in your virtual experience and that are usually ignored by all people talking about VR: smell and taste.
Smell is our most ancient sense and is well known for being deeply interconnected in the brain with our areas regarding sex and sexual attraction. If even Wikipedia has a page completely dedicated to how the odor of another person can make us attracted to her/him, then surely the theme is very important. This means that properly using smell can not only make our VR porn experience more realistic, but also make us more excited.
(Image source: Stockings VR)
Imagine that you're with your headset (like Oculus Go)on your head and you're watching this beautiful girl being there, just in front of you. Now imagine that you can also feel her smell: at the beginning maybe she smells like flowers because she's used that scent just for you; then she comes next to you and you can feel the odor of her skin from all over her body; then things get pretty serious and you start feeling the smell of sex all around you. Surely even by just reading these words, you got a bit aroused by the idea… imagine if you could live that! Surely you'd become so horny that you'd like to live inside your virtual reality porn experience forever.
Unluckily, creating such an experience is far from easy. First of all, smells are not as colors: there are not 3 primary odors with which you can create all possible smells and this makes the creation of a scent emitter very difficult. Every single perfume has to be crafted "by hand", creating a cartridge that contains that exact scent so that it can be emitted into the environment. This means that a scent emitter can only release in the air the exact smells of the cartridges that it owns. Imagine that as a printer that can't create all colors starting with the 4 CMYK cartridges, but can only print 3-4 predefined colors (e.g. aqua, brown, black and green). That would be so bad: it couldn't print all images that we want. We can't have a device that emits all odors we wish, but only some predefined ones. The consequence is that is not possible that this piece of hardware emits the different smell of each girl of every virtual reality porn video that you see here on PornFoxVR. It is only possible to create some generic "women skin" or "men skin" (if you're a woman) smell and make you feel that in every video that you watch. This is bad since you can't feel the real smell of every woman and choose the one that you like the most, but it can be incredible to enhance your virtual erotic experience nonetheless.
(Image source: Virtual Taboo)
That's why CamSoda, a very popular porn cams website, has created OhRoma, a mask that you can wear to smell sex while you watch VR cams through your mobile VR headset (e.g. Cardboard). The mechanism is exactly the one that I described: you buy some cartridges containing the various odors that you want to smell and put them into the mask. Camsoda offers various interesting alternatives, like body skin, panties, private parts and generic delightful fragrances. Then you use a dedicated app to select which ones of these scents you want to feel and to create your perfect mix (for instance 50% roses and 50% private parts). In the end you wear the VR device and the OhRoma mask and you start living your scented porn experience, that is more sensual, more exciting than the standard one. And since it can also be integrated with teledildonics devices, this framework tries really to offer the most realism possible. The problems of the proposed solution are:
- The OhRoma seems a gas mask and doesn't seems that comfortable;
- The odors are not synchronized with the video that you're watching, so it is like they just add an "ambient perfume" to your experience, without adding true realism;
- You have only some predefined smells that you can choose from (but, as I've said, this is not a solvable problem at the moment).
(Image source: Camsoda)
About the first point, a device like the Japanese VAQSO can help a lot. Even if it is not tailored to adult experiences, it has a very comfortable design that you just attach with a magnet under your headset and then it sprays scent particles towards your nose. Furthermore, it has an API that can be used to synchronize the perfumes emissions with the right moments in the video when they have to be smelled. It still works with cartridges, but at least you don't look like someone coming from a bacteriological war.
If with smell we have just some incomplete solutions, with taste we're just at experimentation stage in universities. The best studies on taste have been conducted by Nimesha Ranasinghe at the University of Singapore. He has discovered that applying a thermal and electrical stimulation to our tongue, it is possible to create some taste sensations like sour, sweet, salty, mint and spicy. He has crafted some devices to create these tastes emulation on the tongue of the users and also a network protocol to transmit these tastes between different people.
This can be very interesting both for virtual reality porn and virtual reality cams: imagine having the ability to kiss your virtual girlfriend and sense the cherry taste of her lipstick. And then lick her body and taste her salty skin. This, united with the sensation of smell, can put your virtual reality experience to a completely new level of realism. It would really be as having that girl in the bed having sex with you. Incredible.
It has been nice to dream about these two senses, but as you've surely understood, we're just at the beginning. Smell is offered only through 2-3 experimental devices and taste isn't even offered in a single commercial solution. But we're sure that the more we'll go on, the more these sensations will be offered in VR porn experiences… and when times will be ready, PornFoxVR will be there to offer them to you!


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Published: Jul, 2016
Investing in emerging economies and setting up hybrid power systems and rural electrification programs in the remote areas of Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa are key growth strategies for players in the hybrid power systems market, observes Transparency Market Research (TMR). For instance, Borg Energy invested a heavy sum in India in January 2014 in several projects centered on rural electrification and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC). Likewise, Guangzhou HY Energy Technology Limited Corp., in 2011, supplied a wind-solar hybrid street light system in Tabriz, Iran and in 2012, installed a number of wind-solar hybrid systems for a telecom station in Mongolia.
"New product development and innovation is also an effective strategy adopted by a number of players," a TMR analyst states. The hybrid power systems market is extremely inviting to new players despite the high initial investment required to manufacture as well as assemble these systems. Thanks to government and other regulatory institution clearances and the provision of various subsidies, the competitive landscape of the global hybrid power systems market is likely to witness constant change over the coming years.
Increasing Focus on the Use of Energy-efficient Technologies
One of the major advantages presented by hybrid power systems, which is also a key driving factor for the global market, is the ability of these systems to reduce carbon emissions. "Controlling carbon footprint is among the top priorities of most energy producing companies and factors such as climate change and growing social responsibility have contributed toward these companies focusing on using energy-efficient technologies in their networks," the author states.
In April 2016, Vodafone Qatar announced its plans to roll out several hybrid power systems across its sites in the country as part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and improve the company's energy efficiency measures.
On the down side, however, high installation costs and initial investments deter companies from the setting up of hybrid power systems. "Building the infrastructure for hybrid power plant, especially solar-wind-diesel systems, is immensely expensive," a lead analyst at TMR finds. "Moreover, these systems have a much longer return on investment (ROI) period compared to conventional sources of energy." This threatens to hamper the growth of the hybrid power systems market.
TMR Predicts Surge in Upcoming Hybrid Power Projects
The global revenue generated by the hybrid power systems market is anticipated to rise from US$411.7 mn in 2015 to US$703.5 mn by 2024 at a 6.1% CAGR therein. By type, wind-solar-diesel hybrid power systems held the dominant share of over 45% in 2014 and this segment is likely to retain its lead throughout the forecast period. The others segment, comprising wind-hydro-diesel hybrid, solar thermal, and hybrid-solar biomass, is projected to expand at the fastest pace from 2016 to 2024.
"Only a fraction of companies in the renewable power industry are presently involved in the generation of power via hybrid power systems for rural electrification," the analyst states. "However, an increasing number of upcoming power projects across the globe is likely to spur the demand for hybrid power systems."
This review is based on the findings of a TMR report titled "Hybrid Power Systems Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2016-2024."
- Global Hybrid Power Systems Market: Type Analysis
- Wind-Solar-Diesel-Hybrid
- PV-Diesel-Hybrid
- Others
- Global Hybrid Power Systems Market: End-Use Analysis
- Residential
- Rural Facility Electrification
- Others
- Global Hybrid Power Systems Market: Regional Segment Analysis
- North America
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Turkey
- Kazakhstan
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Egypt
- Rest of MEA
- South and Central America (SCA)
- Brazil
- Chile
- Rest of SCA
- North America
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|How I Have Felt All Week
After I got off the bike, I headed to the changing tent. I ran, ok... jogged, ok...walked, ok...limped around the Boulder High School track to my transition bag; to my surprise, there were still many other bags on the ground. I figured I would be one of the last ones, but apparently not. I made my way into the tent, sat down to get my run gear on, reached into my bag, and instantly recoiled my hand.
A hot goop covered my clothes, my food, my entire bag. I was exhausted from one of the hardest bike rides of my life, and couldn't for the life of me figure out what I had just touched.
Did someone take a crap in my bag?
My Vaseline had exploded.
When I woke up race-day morning, I was petrified that I wouldn't be able to do the race, and that this would somehow let everyone down. I didn't even have a picture in my mind of who this magical everyone was, but I knew, KNEW, deep in my heart, that if I didn't race they would be supremely disappointed in me.
And this was because of my neck.
Multiple alarms expertly set to go off at 4:00 AM around the house were not needed. I was woken up at 3:00 AM by my neck. My cemented-in-place neck.
I thought to myself, Self, do you need to be able to move your neck to do the race today?
When I answered myself that I did, indeed, most likely need to move my neck at least one time during the next 24 hours, I grew a little concerned. What the heck was I going to do?
So I did what anyone would do in my situation.
I panicked.
|So smooth. And scalding.
I was so seasoned, so expert, so knowledgable about triathlons, you see, that I knew not only to put Vaseline in my bike-to-run transition bag, but I knew to include a big ol' vat of it. I was leaving nothing to chance; I wanted to cake every single inch of my body to make absolutely, 100%, without a doubt certain that nothing, not my nipples, not my thighs, not my ass crack, not my penis, NOTHING would chafe. Yeah. I was *that* smart!
Perhaps it was the elevation, the heat, the universe wanting to prank me, but there was an absolute Dexter-esque-crime-scene-level of Vaseline coating my bag, and I looked at the exploded petroleum jelly in awe, poking and prodding at it with my fingers like someone checking if a stovetop was turned on or not.
I instantly started doing neck stretches to try to help my body or mind or whatever it was to loosen up. The last thing I needed was neck issues unless I could somehow hold my breath in the water for over an hour without ever turning my head to breath.
That probably wasn't going to happen.
So, my immobile neck combined with my absolute abhorrence to eating early in the morning and my need to try to, um, expel, everything from inside my body before the race was a triathlon within a triathlon before the race even started:
- Stretch stiff neck
- Eat
- Poop
And none of these things were going well.
So you think you want to do an Ironman?
Honestly, it was pretty warm. I was fairly certain the Vaseline must have been bubbling and boiling moments before, and so I needed to make a decision at the worst possible time. My brain wasn't working at all. I had just gotten off a bike ride that took me an hour longer than I had planned. I was cramping. And I was fairly certain I might die, right there in that transition area, next to a jar of petroleum jelly, in a tent filled with sweaty, naked men.
The way I had always envisioned myself going.
But here were my choices:
B. Go run a marathon WITHOUT Vaseline and be a bloody mess within the hour
C. Coat myself in 90-to-100-degree-spilled-transition-bag-Vaseline and run a marathon
D. Coat myself in 90-to-100-degree-spilled-transition-bag-Vaseline and do my rendition of Deliverance
When you don't know what to do, ALWAYS choose C….no matter how much D is squealing your name.
I got my neck stretched, food down, and poop out…and was ready for the swim. Thankfully, Ironman was trying a new way of starting: self-seeding.
Old Way:
- Wave 1: Professional Men
- Wave 2: Professional Women
- Wave 3: Everyone else, which meant people (meaning, women…or men borrowing pink swim caps) would pull and scratch to pass me in the water.
New Way:
- Wave 1: Professional Men
- Wave 2: Professional Women
- Wave 3: Sub-one-hour swimmers
- Wave 4: 1 hour to 1:14 swimmers
- Wave 5: 1:15 to 1:30 swimmers, etc
I really enjoyed this way of starting. Everyone still had 17 hours to finish; your individual time simply started when you, personally, got in the water. Also, no one (meaning, women) scratched me, pulled on me, or dunked my head in the water. In fact, the entire swim, start to finish, was quite peaceful.
I spent the past six months practicing my swim more than anything else and more than I ever had before. And although I'm still not fast (compared to what?), I left the water refreshed, not exhausted, even at one-mile of altitude. Also, since it was a fresh-water swim, I was able to "purposefully" take in extra fluids before the bike and run. I gulped my way right to the swim finish, hitting the higher end of my predicted time. I was going for between 1:20 and 1:30…and I hit 1:30 exactly (on what I clocked as a 2.6 [not 2.4] mile swim).
My neck issues behind me, I felt like I was set up for a groundbreaking day. I wasn't tired at all!
To my surprise, there was something quite un-erotic about rubbing hot Vaseline all over my private parts in front of panting, stinky, naked men.
I thought I might make a show of it, and just gyrate my hips a little bit, just a little, and make a few extra dollars in tips before my run, but I decided against it.
The first part of the bike ride was freeing, and I really felt like this entire race was coming together. The first miles were spent how they typically are, passing all the non-strong-bikers who are good at swimming.
But something incredible was happening. The altitude was again not bothering me (so I thought), the weather was staying at a cool(?) 81 degrees, and 1/3 of the way in…I was averaging about 18 mph. My nutrition was on, my breathing was great, and my energy level seemed to be increasing once my heart rate settled in.
I hit the half way point of the race slowing down just a tad, at 3:15. My goal was to do the entire thing at 6:30 and if I had a bad day (because of altitude) 7:30.
I was right on track.
I didn't know how I was going to ingest my new flavors of Vaseline-flavored Gu, Vaseline-flavored energy bar, and Vaseline-flavored salt, but I did contact my lawyer about patents.
I also asked if he thought Vaseline would sponsor me on my next race…he said No, but that they may be liable for shitty vat making.
The next 56 miles were some of the most grueling of my life. I had never cramped while on a bike before…
As I hit the turnaround to head to home…my entire goal was to have my mileage match the temperature. I thought that would be a good mental game to keep me occupied. Getting to 80 miles would put me about half-way there!
Unfortunately, my plan didn't work…because the temperature kept going up…and it was getting harder and harder for me to win my game:
- 85 degrees
- 90 degrees
- 95 degrees
- 100 degrees!
And once that happened, another triathlon level of things started to occur in my body:
- My stomach started sending me fun little messages that if I put any more food in my mouth, I would be wearing it momentarily thereafter.
- My forearms…MY MOTHER F'IN FOREARMS were cramping from changing gears. WTF?
- My quads were cramping. Have you ever tried to ride a bike with cramping quads? I don't recommend it…mostly because (a) it's dangerous and (b) it sucks.
According to WebMD, here are the signs of dehydration, which I may have been suffering from:
- Increased thirst
- Dry mouth and swollen tongue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Palpitations (feeling that the heart is jumping or pounding)
- Confusion
- Sluggishness
- Fainting
- Inability to sweat
- Decreased urine output
If you don't want to read all that, here is a visual representation:
|The Ironpug involves sleeping, then eating, then eating while sleeping.
I can't explain, nor would I like to relive, ever, the last few hours of that bike ride. I was in serious physical, mental, and psychological pain. But I made it. It took me much, much, much longer on the second half…but I made it in 7:22, somehow still under my "bad day high end" and I was still, technically, alive.
I dropped off my bike, wished for its incineration, and got ready to run. A marathon.
So you think you want to do an Ironman?
There were a couple of people quitting while inside the transition tent, and that seemed like a good idea to me. It would be so easy to let my day explode. My cramping quads were with me. So were my throbbing feet. And my headache was telling me to stop…let alone the fact that my stomach was about to commit anarchy….any second.
I can't say that marathon was the crowning achievement of my life beyond the fact that it was the crowning achievement of my life. Nothing went the way I had planned, but I made it!
So you think you want to do an Ironman? That run course was like a war zone. There were people passed out and/or vomiting everywhere. Pushing themselves to the limit.
Anyway, before the day started, I figured at the worst, the run would take me 5:30…but was fairly certain I could hit 4:30 with how my training had been going and all my invaluable experience. Ha!
- It was really, really hot!
- I finally felt the altitude. I couldn't breathe for the first two hours. All I could do was gasp.
- My quads were constantly cramping
- I couldn't eat anything.
I would say the closest thing I have ever felt to this before is when I accidentally ate a Powerbar with peanuts in it before my first marathon. When you compare something to a near-death experience, you know it has to be good!
I started doing math (ack) and tried to figure out how I could (a) finish and (b) survive.
- If I tried to do a nine-to-ten min/mile pace….I knew I was going to cramp too much and not finish.
- If I walked the entire thing at about a twenty min/mile pace, I knew I wouldn't finish in time.
So, I went for the middle, and tried to do a fifteen min/mile pace….which I had never done before, so I had to figure out what that was.
It turned out if I jogged about half a mile and walked about half a mile, that got me to about fifteen min/mile. This was enough to get me in on time AND not have my body fail me.
The highlights of that hot, Hot, HOT run were trying:
- Not to cramp
- Not to vomit
- Not to pass out
The first time I almost passed out was when I tried to drink some chicken broth that was hotter than the Vaseline from my transition bag. It scorched my mouth and throat.
When they asked if it was too hot, all I could muster was "Um, yeah…I wink eh i a wiwwle woo ha."
When they asked if it was too hot, all I could muster was "Um, yeah…I wink eh i a wiwwle woo ha."
I then handed them my tongue and told them to return it to me after the race.
I eventually got it together in the transition tent and decided that I would attempt to complete the race. The Vaseline didn't matter.
It was an annoyance. Not the end of the world.
It was a funny story. Not the story.
It wouldn't be my excuse. It would be another thing I overcame.
|I EARNED this shit.
I finished.
It took my longer than I thought it would, but I now realize that altitude and heat together (maybe even separately) are no joke.
I learned that there is something off with my nutrition when the heat gets turned up…and that I most likely need extra salt and fluids….even more than I think I do.
I learned that biking while cramping is dangerous at the time. But fun in retrospect…because you get to bike in fun patterns you never imagined before.
I learned what a fifteen min/mile run pace feels like…and how that can be just as hard as a sub eight min/mile pace.
I learned that scalding hot chicken broth is not a good idea. Ever.
I learned that anything is possible with enough training, determination, and desire.
I learned that Ironman does have the perfect slogan.
I learned stiff necks, and cramps, and hot Vaseline can be aspects of a porn video OR an Ironman.
But I mostly learned more about myself and how I struggle to be in the moment. Judgment, fear, cynicism can be like a record on repeat in my head, and simple things like singing "Because I'm a Puppy" to the tune of Pharrell's Happy can get me through some really dark times…and really, if that is all it takes…then, what am I complaining about in the first place.
So you think you want to do an Ironman? That won't cut it.
You have to know you will.
And you will.
You will.


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The Des Moines Police Department says it is committed to additional resources to enhance the safety and security at Drake Relay events this week.
Officers say although Des Moines is considered a low risk for situations like the bombing in Boston, they'll still be taking extra precautions — including 24 hour video surveillance.
Bomb technicians and bomb-sniffing dogs will be on scene and part of the extra security measures for the relays. Police say if you see a package or bag that you think is suspicious, they ask you to keep visual contact with the item and notify a nearby officer.


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With both housing prices and rents marching relentlessly upwards, Portland's status as one of the most heavily moved to cities is creating a whole lot of demand for a very limited supply. Mean-while, the rents have escalated so rapidly that long time renters are being forced to cancel their leases downsize or relocate further out of the city.
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Although it does seem prices are spiraling out of control, the actual reasons for the increase are logical and simple enough to explain. For now, let's set aside the numbers and have a very honest and basic discussion regarding the fundamental reasons as to why Portland is becoming more expensive. Although the figures such as mortgage rates, national averages, etc, are important, most articles refer to these. As a Portland native, the author would like to focus on the "why," more so than the "how much." Let's begin.
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The city of Portland has long been heralded for its friendly folk, relative safety, cleanliness and excellent location – close to beaches, mountains and rivers, it is the perfect place for those who love the outdoors. The city is small enough to get from A to B in good time (although the increasing traffic is changing this fact), but large enough to have all the attractions of a major city – diverse and delicious cuisine, major sports teams, a happening night life. Overall, Portland has most of the benefits of a big city without the usual drawbacks of pollution, crime, traffic, etc.
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Furthermore, Portland has an excellent climate free from devastatingly snowy winters, oppressively humid summers, and other natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes. People are finally realizing that our gloomy, rainy winters are a small price to pay for the overall excellent location and weather of our city. Our summer weather is "perfect" in this author's humble opinion, and other than the rainy winter we really do have 4 distinct seasons, with the trees turning beautiful colors in Autumn and all sorts of flowers blooming in the Spring.
Finally, a rapidly growing business and tech industry in Portland continues to draw people in regardless of the wider weather. In addition to the stalwarts such as Nike, Intel, Precision Castparts and Columbia Sportswear, Portland is developing its own little entrepreneurial community. The increased business is especially noticeable driving along Highway 26 through Hillsboro or I5 South through Tualatin, West Linn, etc. Although the city of Portland proper is getting pretty crowded, there is plenty of surrounding space to fill up (and filling up it is).
Until the infamous earthquake decides to destroy Portland and the entire coast, it is easy to understand why Oregon has been the most heavily moved to state for the past 3 years, with most of that influx coming to the Portland Metro area. Whichever way you look at it – accessibility, weather, business opportunity – Portland is pretty appealing from an outsider's perspective. And we haven't even talked about price yet!
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Of course, another major attraction of Portland WAS (from a native Portlander's perspective) and still IS (from an outsider's perspective) the very affordability of living here. The fact is, Portland is still relatively cheap compared to a lot of other major cities, especially when viewed from the eyes of the people living in those more expensive cities. For someone living in downtown San Francisco, relocating to Portland and paying over the asking price for a house is still a better deal than anything they could get by staying in the bay area. The same situation applies for those living in many areas in New York, Seattle, San Diego, etc. Although Portlanders feel as if they are getting squeezed, our rents and housing values may still seem like bargain hunting to plenty of people.
In addition to all of the reasons mentioned above, one of the main culprits in the fast price increases is that Portland never built for or planned to become this popular in the first place. Ask any native Portlander, and they shall tell you how there has always been a notion in Portland of relishing its quiet obscurity. Indeed, the now folk-hero mayor from the 1970's, Tom McCall, is famous for saying "Come Visit [Portland] again and again, but for heaven's sakes, don't stay here."
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Because of this attitude, Portland has not built itself up to accommodate as many people as want to move here. This makes the bidding wars over the few apartments and houses available that much more intense. Of course, this same attitude is what has kept Portland so nice and small, but the secret is now out. Portland has been discovered, and in addition to the added cost of living, many Portland "natives" are upset that their days of living in a secret paradise city are now coming to an end.
It is easy to find examples of the many who are struggling to find an apartment to rent or a home to buy. A friend who recently returned to Portland after working in another state tried searching for a reasonably priced apartment but finally elected to live with his parents instead of "throwing money away" on an expensive apartment. He decided to save money for a down payment on a home, something he could not do if he had to pay such a high monthly rent. Yet another friend who has rented the same apartment for a few years is not sure they shall be able to stay there much longer. From just a year ago their rate increased over 300 dollars per month, and they are not sure they can afford to renew their lease when it comes due.
Meanwhile, a close relative is searching to buy their first home, but each time a fairly priced home comes on the market it receives multiple offers and usually sells for 20,000 – 50,000 over the asking price. For example, they recently bid on a home offered at 349,000, but it ended up selling for 400,000 in an all cash deal. According to many Portland realtors, the all-cash offer has become the new normal in the Portland housing market. Of course, it is great for people who already own their homes. A colleague who bought their home only last May has already seen the value of their home increase by 50,000 according to the website Zillow's "Zestimate"
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According to the website Rent Jungle, the average monthly rent for a one bedroom or two-bedroom apartment within 10 miles of the city of Portland (Northwest, Southwest and Southeast and Northeast Portland) is 1266 and 1456 dollars, respectively, while A studio apartment is right about 1000 dollars. In 2009, the earliest year for which rentjungle.com kept records, rent for a one and two-bedroom was 810 and 905, respectively. That means that on average rental rates in the city have increased just over 8% per year. A quick check of OREGONLIVE shows that Oregon's minimum wage over the same period increased only 1.62% per year, from 8.40 in 2009 to 9.25 in 2015. So, unless one has gotten some great promotions or saved well, the same apartment they have been living in for some years may now be too expensive. In this case, the only option is to downsize or move further away from the city, out into the suburbs and beyond.
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This is creating a gentrification of sorts in Portland. As peoples' rents are increased, they are forced to relocate to cheaper apartments farther away from the city – deeper southwest into Beaverton/Hillsboro, or farther east into Gresham, for example. Similarly, first time home buyers cannot compete for houses in the city or in the suburbs around it, so they too are forced to con-sider houses father away. Meanwhile, there are plenty of wealthy outsiders (and to be fair, there are plenty of wealthy Portlanders as well) who can take-over the prime rental and home locations.
For any Japanese foreign exchange students or expatriates, the high prices in Portland may make it difficult to decide where to buy/rent and what size of unit to select. Depending upon your budget and the size that you need, you may have to choose between a 2 bedroom apartment farther out in Beaverton, or a studio or one bedroom closer into downtown Portland, for example. Furthermore, renting a studio in a newly built apartment complex could easily be as much or more expensive than a 2 bedroom in an older apartment building. Proximity to transportation such as the MAX train, parking at the apartment building, etc, are all factors that will impact the price. There is no wrong or right answer, but depending upon your needs and budget compromising location or quality may be necessary.
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So, what shall happen? Although it is hard to anticipate what the earthquake shall do, if and when it happens, over the long haul Portland is going to get more expensive. The trend of outsiders moving in will only increase. However, the pace of price increases could level out somewhat (emphasis on COULD). At the end of the day, supply and demand determines the cost of living, and some things are being done to try and tip the balance.
Developers are building apartments and condos wherever they can, which should eventually help to absorb some of the demand. Apartments and housing starts are also rapidly being built all around the suburbs of Portland (whether or not one feel's that the city government is helping or hindering these developments is outside the scope of this article). Interest rates for mortgages should slowly creep back up (although with the recent global economic turmoil, rate increases could still be a while off), somewhat stabilizing the rise of home values. However, as long as Portland's popularity continues to grow and people continue to move here faster than we can absorb them, overall prices shall continue their upward march — That's supply and demand 101.
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In conclusion, the purpose of this article is to lay out in simple terms why our housing and rents keep increasing. It is not some major plot or conspiracy, but a very logical consequence of, quite simply, the rest of America realizing the awesomeness of Portland. The question to ask, then, is, "Is living in Portland worth the increasing premium?" The fact is, Portland is a wonderful city of-fering an excellent quality of life. Instead of complaining about the increasing cost of living, we should be grateful Portland has flown under the radar for so long – after all, it is still cheaper here than in many of the other major west or east coast cities. Although maybe not for too much longer…


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Tony Fraser new Basketball ACT chief executive
Basketball ACT has snared former Canberra Cavalry boss Tony Fraser as the sport's new chief executive and officials believe he can lift basketball to a new level of professionalism.
Fraser will replace current Basketball ACT chief executive Tony Jackson next month.
Jackson will finish his tenure on April 18, after the Australian under-18 championships in Canberra.
Fraser has experience in sport, commercial property, pharmaceuticals and education and has worked with the government.
Fraser was also the Cavalry's general manager in the inaugural Australian Baseball League season, was a business development manager for the NRL, chief executive of the Tasmanian Cricket Association and general manager for ACT AFL and Netball NSW.
Fraser's appointment was ticked off at a Basketball ACT board meeting on Tuesday night.
There were more than 50 applicants for the position when Jackson announced he was quitting the role.
The list was cut to 12 before Fraser was plucked from a six-person short list.
Basketball ACT's negotiations with the University of Canberra and the planned takeover of WNBL team the Canberra Capitals were also on the agenda at the board meeting, with the sport waiting for a formal proposal from the university.
"Tony's combination of professional sports management and business development ... it's perfect for what we have coming up," Basketball ACT president David Leaney said.
"He's the whole package. I'm a big fan of Tony Jackson and it's a shame to see him go. He reinvigorated the community aspect and left no stone unturned to make sure everything was well sorted.
"Tony Fraser can then build on that and then step up the overall professionalism."
Chris Dutton is the sports editor at The Canberra Times.


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Meth Treatment in North Dakota
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Methamphetamine has destroyed many families, relationships and lives in North Dakota. There are still well over 1 million individuals in the United States who are in need of rehabilitation for methamphetamine addiction.
But there is hope as many individuals with a methamphetamine addiction got their lives back after attending a meth rehab center.
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Methamphetamine overview in North Dakota
Meth is the most significant drug threat to the state of North Dakota and is the drug-related investigative priority for federal, state, and local law enforcement officials. Addiction treatment admissions to publicly funded facilities for meth abuse from the year of 1994 through 1999 surpassed admissions for addiction of any other illicit drug except marijuana.
Meth is readily available, and its availability is increasing throughout North Dakota. Law enforcement officials seized more meth statewide in the year of 1999 than during the previous 4 years combined. They report that Mexico-produced meth is the most common type available, followed by meth produced in the state of California by Mexican criminal groups. High purity meth produced in small quantities in the state of North Dakota is also of great concern. The number of meth lab seizures has grown since 1998. Mexican criminal groups transport multipound quantities of the drug from Mexico and California via Minnesota and Washington and distribute the drug at the wholesale level. Caucasian and Native American local independent dealers are the primary retail distributors of Mexico- and California-produced methamphetamine. Independent meth producers, mainly Caucasians, are the retail distributors of locally produced meth. In addition, the Sons of Silence outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG) transports small amounts of meth, mainly from transshipment points in the state of Colorado, and distributes the substance at the retail level in the state of North Dakota.
Meth treatment admissions per 100,000 citizens (2003): 38
Methamphetamine is the principal drug of concern in North Dakota, a predominately rural state where meth producers have easy access to anhydrous ammonia, a type of fertilizer that is a key ingredient in meth production.
During 2003, 240 residents sought treatment for meth addiction, or approximately 11.7% of all individuals seeking drug abuse treatment. Even though this is a diminution from 2002, when 377 individuals sought treatment for meth addiction, it is a drastic increase from 2000 when only 90 did. Local manufacture of methamphetamine also remains elevated. DEA, state and local authorities have seized over 200 clandestine labs every year since 2002.
The Combat Meth Act, signed by President Bush on March 9, 2006, gives minimum standards for retailers across the nation that sell substances containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. The law limits sales to 3.6 grams of the base ingredient (the pure ephedrine or pseudoephedrine) daily and 9 grams per month, and requires that buyers provide identification and sign a sales log. Also, sellers must keep these substances behind the counter or in a locked case and register on-line with the U.S. Attorney General. Additionally to the federal minimums, North Dakota state law requires that buyers of these substances be at least 18 years old.
List of Meth Treatments by States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
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- North Dakota
- Ohio
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- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
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Assisi, Italy is a town and comune in the beautiful region of Umbria. Assisi sits on top of a hill surrounded by colorful and gorgeous rolling fields. One of Assisi's most notable characteristic (apart from it's beauty) is that is is the birthplace of Saint Francis of Assisi. Assisi is right in the middle of Rome and Florence, and is a only short 2 hour train ride away from each.
I remember first walking up to the entrance of this enchanting city, and feeling like this place was something out of a dream or a fairytale. The town of Assisi is quaint and walkable, in-fact most cars aren't even allowed in the town. It's cobble stone steps and brick building are reminders of how ancient the town actually is. It has a medieval mixed with fairytale look, with pretty and bright colored pots of flowers and foliage decorating the golden brick walls
Be Prepared: This city is built on a hill, and it gets HOT in the summer time, so stay hydrated and rest up! You may want to bring a Platypus SoftBottles with Closure Cap because there are water fountains all over the town.
Walk Around & Explore
With steep and winding streets, there is a new spectacular view at every turn. Walk around and admire the flowers, towers, and churches!
Visit The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. It was built in 1253, and contains relics and the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi. The exterior of the basilica is also gorgeous, and has a captivating back drop looking over all of Umbria. The inside of the basilica is gorgeous as well; make sure to bring an appropriate cover-up as they do have a dress code.
Grab Coffee and a Bite With a View
Get ready to have your mind blown and eat at the beautiful Ristoranti Taverna dei Consoli. Their panoramic terrace overlooking the heart of Piazza del Comune, so you can enjoy a scenic and relaxing meal.
The Temple of Minerva
The church is called Santa Maria above Minerva because it is built above ancient Roman temple dedicated to Minerva. The Roman temple boasts six ancient pillars from over 2000 years ago. It is truly one of the treasures that only Italy has to offer.
The Castle on the Hill
The Rocca Maggiore sits on the top of Assisi, and served as a fortress for over 800 years. If you are up for a hike, you can reach this castle on foot – and enjoy the spectacular views at the top.
Sip on Some Wine at Sunset
I couldn't think of a more perfect setting than Assisi to enjoy some delicious Italian wine. You can choose between signing up for a wine tour, or making a quicker stop at one of the many bars and restaurants. Bibienda Assisi Wine Bar is has a warm, relaxing atmosphere that is ideal for sipping on some tasty red wine.
Shop at Local Artisan and Craft Stores
Assisi has a history of local artists, and you can find many little shops in the squares with adorable souvenirs and pieces of Italian history. Some popular items are: Umbrian cured meat, dried pasta, and chocolate.


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Gallium nitride (GaN) compound is a hard semiconductor material featuring a wide band gap (energy gap) of 3.4 electronvolts (eV) with high heat capacity and thermal conductivity. GaN finds significant applications in power devices used in electrical energy control systems and conversions including telecommunication, industrial, automotive, and high RF antennas and radar in aerospace and defense technologies are expected to provide opportunities for growth of the GaN market over the forecast period.
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Esta página es un regalo a todos esos viajeros que no se conforman con sobrevivir, sino que buscan día a día la esencia de las cosas en cada país, su gente y su cultura; disfrutan de las cosas simples y comienzan sin pensarlo, brújula en mano, una nueva travesía. A new step ... a new challenge. Stay the Course.
Thursday, 8 July 2010
travel shots...Siam
Elephant Village Ayutthaya 2009 Long Neck Family, Chiang Mai 2010 Asian Water Buffalo, Chiang Mai 2010
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travel shots...Nakhon Pathom
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Friday, 2 July 2010
Lanna dance...dancing with the gods
The traditional performing arts are not as vibrant as they once were, suffering inroads by western entertainments and generally changing tastes, Thai dance drama is not extinct. What survives displays the elegance of an art form refined over centuries and supported by regal patronage.The Thais reputedly first acquired a dance troupe when, in AD 1431, they conquered the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor and took as part of their booty an entire corps de ballet. Dancers whose performances had once been seen as a symbolic link between nature, earth and the realm of the gods. Aside folk and regional dances (southern Thailand's Indian-influenced manohra dance, for example), the two major forms of Thai classical dance drama are khon and lakon nai. In the beginning both were exclusively court entertainments and it was not until much later that a popular style of dance theater, Likay, evolved as a diversion for the common folk who had no access to royal performancesCandle Dance • Typical of the Thai Kheun tribe, this dance is performed in honor of the Buddha. The female dancers pay homage to the divinities that protect the eight cardinal points of the Earth, asking them to pass through the candlelight in homage to the Buddha.
Dance of the Nantha-Peri and Pu-Che Drums • The nantha-peri is a drum characteristic of the northern region of Thailand, which is used for two purposes: to spur on warriors prior to battle and to pay homage to the Buddha in religious ceremonies. The pu-che, on the other hand, is a type of drum used by the tribes that live in the north: the Tay Yai, the Tai Lue and the Tay yan. It is used to accompany various dances including the sword dance, and the kai lai and king ka lai dances.
Sword Dance • This dance is inspired by an ancient martial art that requires tremendous courage and strength, and excellent reflexes. The dancers balance a number of swords on different parts of their bodies while fighting off their rival with a sword sheath.
Ka-Lai Dance • Beginners learn to execute graceful and balanced movements through the choreography of this dance
King-Ka-La Dance • The hand movements and steps of the female dancers, who wear spectacular fan-shaped costumes, evoke the movements of a bird.
The Sounds of the Mountains •The music that accompanies this dance is played on wind instruments characteristic of three tribes in the North of Thailand: the pi hom (a gourd pipe) of the Tai Lue, the pi joom of the Tay Yuan and the kan nam tao (a gourd flute) of the Li Saw.
Khan Dok Dance • The striking choreography of this dance of blessing expresses the calm, serene temperament of the northern peoples.
Choeng Tua Auk-son Dance • This dance, performed in the Buddha's honor, is characterized by a complex choreography inspired by the calligraphy of the ancient alphabets of the northern regions and by the movements used in martial arts.
The Sounds of Lanna, the Ancient Kingdom of the North • This music is played on two instruments typical of this region. The phin-phia is a stringed instrument whose body is made from a coconut shell. When he plays it, the musician rests the shell on his bare chest, then moves it or presses it to achieve the desired tonality. In the past, the phin-phia was the instrument used by youths to court the maidens of their village. Few musicians still play it. The sueng is stringed instrument, made of teak or hard wood. It is played by plucking the two metal or brass strings with a horn plectrum.
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Ammo Grrrll is awarding is going against the grain and awarding XXX-TRA CREDIT!! She writes:
My astute, hard-working colleagues at Power Line are covering the Susan Rice disgrace and all the other important issues of the day. That frees me up to deal with the Left's Continuing Nervous Breakdown. The latest flapdoodle in Feminist Psycho Ninny World is whether or not men just get too darn much credit for giving women sexual pleasure, thereby somehow "hijacking" women's orgasms for themselves. Or something. The logic was hard to follow. Me, I'll take all the pleasure I can get without worrying about credit, but obviously I don't know what's important.
What I really worry about, and think should be looked into every day for many, many months, is whether or not the Russians are hijacking our orgasms.
Now, for a great many of the bitter feminists I have known, they could recuse themselves from the entire subject of sex with a man. In fact, many are so relentlessly enraged and unpleasant that I would speculate that what few miserable sexual experiences they have had at all have been alone. I know several sane, sweet lesbians who wouldn't be interested in that level of rage and negativity any more than a man would. Woohoo, Angry Ladies! You can claim ALL the credit for your orgasms. No sharing credit! You probably don't share entrees in Chinese restaurants either.
You would think that having a really great time in bed with a man would create a warm feeling of mutual accomplishment or even — dare I say it? — GRATITUDE. But no. NOTHING men do can ever be acknowledged as good. If a feminist asks a man a question and he answers as best he can, he is "mansplaining". This is bad, and needs to be called out.
Mr. AG has given up on mansplaining how to run the new Blu-Ray DVD player, use the dozens of remotes that seem to reproduce like bunnies, or make my computer behave, because he knows I won't be listening. I don't want to know HOW to do it, I want HIM to do it. And in return, I promise not to explain to him how to make perfect Brisket or Coconut Cream Pie. Which includes mile-high Meringue! (The pie, not the brisket.)
If several large, strong hunters sit next to you on a little plane headed for Billings, MT a few days after 9/11, a terrified comic could feel great relief and appreciation at being surrounded by a ton of patriotic testosterone. OR, she could feel that these big guys just take up too much room and are "manspreading." Another bad thing! And let's not even get into the horror of one of the men volunteering to put the vertically-challenged comic's carry-on into the overhead. Sexist beast!
Naturally, morally-superior women have never once sat their shopping bags on the seat next to them on the subway or a carry-on bag on each seat on either side of them in a crowded airport boarding area. And no women are 100 lbs. overweight and taking up inordinate amounts of space on the plane. Only men ever take up too much space.
So back once again to the current crisis of men getting too much credit for our orgasms. Back in the day when I worked with the 80 guys on night shift, a joke went around the shop that made me laugh out loud. It went like this: Question: "Why don't women have orgasms?" Answer: "Who cares?"
That was more than forty years ago. Evidently, the joke notwithstanding, both men and women DID care if women were having a good time in bed, if only because if women are enjoying themselves in bed, they may be inclined to go there more often.
So millions of column inches of words were spent 'splaining what might help to increase the chances that the ladies men slept with would have a more satisfying experience. Cosmo alone devoted every single article decade after decade to techniques and practices that were every bit as explicit as Men's Health, GQ, or even Penthouse. And, if all those noisy, sweaty romantic movies are to be believed, things improved.
Cause for celebration? Certainly not! We can't have happiness between men and women, in bed or out, can we? That spoils the narrative. So of course men are now getting blamed again. Blamed for not being good enough and blamed for being so good that they take pride in their contribution to women's happiness and fulfillment. That sounds about right: Heads, men lose; tails, women win. Tedious, but never surprising.


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One of the famous dessert stores in PPC.
I wasn't that hungry so I only ordered the combo meal for Php 95.00 with half serving of pasta, 1 slice of pizza, bread and 1 glass of iced tea. Pizza and pasta was actually great. I loved it! But since it was only half serving, it's bitin! Haha!
To complete the meal, CAKE of course! I ordered BLACK VELVET for Php 85.00. This is their bestseller they say. I guess they are right. I am not a chocolate person but I loved this too!
I might go back to try their coffee and drinks
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Make sure to stop by this desserts place if you have spare time in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. I love their dulce de leche cheesecake!
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Ordered Ube Cake and Dulce de Leche. Both are delicious. The Ube Cake is similar to À la Crème's in San Fernando, Pampanga but without the macapuno filling. Store looks nice. The servers are also welcoming and responsive. Bad thing that their store is closed every Sunday.
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There's no SBCs and CBTL in Palawan just homegrown cafes just like this one. Everything is really affordable but really goood.
Mind. I dont eat tuyo at all but with the menu saying that the Aligue Rice with Tuyo Flakes is to die for i gave it a try and boy. It was really really good. Breakfast meals come with refillsble cafe americano but the staff offered me a "creamer" which is actually steamed milk as i got a free upgrade to a latte. Good service. Will try more of their cakes when i get back!
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Came here for a cup of coffee and a glass of cinnamon swirl milk tea for the fiancée. Relaxing benches, magazines, newspapers, books, and wifi are available for you. They also served baked goods which we were too full to try.
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Their Dulce de Leche cheesecake is to die for! It has the perfect balance of sweetness from the dulce de leche, and saltiness and tanginess from the cheesecake. I like the consistency and texture of the cake--not too heavy and definitely not crumbly! I had two slices of this when I was in Puerto Princesa; it's so good, I could fly back to the city just for it!
I also like their strawberry yogurt milkshake. The serving is good enough for two!
Bonus: friendly and attentive staff!
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Must try the Red velvet & carrot cupcake w/ caramel macchiato.. Still the best for me for my sweet tooth.
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The spicy tuyo pasta was really good plus the serving size was just right. The burger steak was also yummy, it seemed the party was fresh. Our meal was topped with their famous (and rightly so) dulce de lechwe cheesecake and double chocolate caramel cake.
The nice staff was a bonus. There was only one staff at the dining area but she was really attentive and friendly.
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Cemetery savings event! Now through June 30, 2019, we are offering special discounts on select cemetery property. Learn more
You'll find dedicated service to the Roswell community and the highest standards of excellence at Roswell Funeral Home and Greenlawn Cemetery & Mausoleum. The funeral home is the oldest funeral home in Roswell, with a commitment to compassionate care since 1839.
Working together, the funeral home and cemetery allow people in North Fulton County and metropolitan Atlanta the convenience of planning all aspects of a funeral, cremation and burial at sister locations.
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Serving Alpharetta, Cumming, John's Creek, Milton and more, Roswell Funeral Home is a non-denominational mortuary with trusted expertise in personalized funerals and cremations. Our long history of service to the community of Roswell and surrounding areas has made us a prominent name in North Georgia.
We always strive to be at the forefront of industry innovation. To that end, the funeral home is continually updated to meet the needs of modern families.
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From our beautiful chapel to our spacious reception spaces, every aspect of Roswell Funeral Home is thoughtfully designed to honor your loved one and the traditions that are important to your family. We help you celebrate life like no other.
Our funeral home facilities encourage communication and socializing, creating opportunity for friends and families to share and remember.
The chapel has a baby grand piano, a state-of-the-art sound system, 6 large monitors and a water feature. We can arrange the space traditionally with rows of chairs or in a more contemporary way with round tables and table linens. Custom services are our specialization—simply tell us what you want.
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The team at Roswell Funeral Home believes in the healing power of human connection. With each family, we take time to learn about the unique qualities and interests of the person for whom services are being planned. Our compassionate funeral planners understand various cultural and religious practices, and we work to design meaningful services that celebrate life.
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In 1935, Roswell Funeral Home moved from the mill store in which it began and into a more modern facility in historic Roswell Square. The funeral home eventually moved to its current location on Mansell Road in 1989 and partnered with Greenlawn Cemetery.
Today, as members of the Dignity Memorial® network, Roswell Funeral Home and Greenlawn Cemetery & Mausoleum work together to offer a full range of services, plus benefits like advanced funeral planning and grief support.
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Comprising 53 acres in Roswell, Greenlawn Cemetery & Mausoleum is a unique cemetery where well-designed spaces provide truly special tributes to loved ones. The cemetery team maintains the grounds with seasonal landscaping, constantly beautifying the property so that visitors have a welcoming environment in which to reflect on their loved ones' lives.
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Both Roswell Funeral Home and Greenlawn Cemetery & Mausoleum strive to uphold the tradition of compassion and excellence that the funeral home began in 1839. To that end, we host events for the community throughout the year and welcome families to hold their own events in our spaces. At Roswell, we value community, and we thank you for being part of ours.
Our Mother's Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day events help families remember and honor their loved ones. Lighting in the Park, a Christmas memorial that includes 1,500 glowing luminaries, is 1 of a few religious ceremonies we hold during the year.
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CG Audrey Hepburn Used For UK Chocolate Ad
Iconic actress Audrey Hepburn has been resurrected to sell Galaxy chocolate in the UK. This CG creation looks shockingly accurate to the actual actress, who passed away in 1993. The ad, which contains several nods to Hepburn's acting career ("Moon River" playing in the background for example), has been met with some controversy amongst viewers. There are some camps that believe the ad to be distasteful and insulting to her legacy despite the blessing from Hepburn's sons and estate. I personally think it's really cool, but then again I'm not that big of a Hepburn fan.


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FSU Alumni & Broadway Stars Kevin Covert and Amanda Watkins speak to School of Theatre
Kevin Covert and Amanda Watkins had what Executive Director of the School of Theatre at Florida State University, Cameron Jackson, called a "reunion catch-up," where the longtime friends and colleagues spoke to students, faculty and staff about their lives since graduating from the School of Theatre.
Covert appeared in the original Broadway productions of Monty Python's Spamatlot, Memphis, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying – where he shared the stage with Daniel
Radcliffe (Harry Potter). Covert has toured across the country in numerous productions. He is thrilled to be back in Tallahassee to play Biggely in the School of Theatre's production of How To Succeed… and to choreograph the show.
Watkins started her career on Broadway, but after 15 years, she transitioned into management
and currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Production and Development at The
Araca Group in New York City. The Araca Group is a leading theatrical Production Company
with noteworthy productions that include Wicked, Urinetown: The Musical, Lend Me a Tenor, and A View from the Bridge.
Watkins shared with the audience information about the Araca Project, a program that commits
resources to artists for early career development. These resources allow selected artists an
opportunity to produce their work in an Off-Broadway venue. The program currently supports
graduates from Syracuse University, University of Michigan, Northwestern University, and soon, Florida State University.
Since graduating together in music theatre, Covert and Watkins have maintained a strong
friendship. From moments of laughter to words of wisdom, they reminisced upon college and
career highs and lows. They shared their tales of breaking into the business in New York and the obstacles they encountered, and how they continue to rely on all they learned while at Florida State.
As a parting word of advice to students, Watkins offered, "You have no idea how what you're
learning right now in school is going to stay with you for the rest of your life… the commitment that you make to your education is what will stay with you no matter what; the faculty here is such a gift."
For Covert's parting advice, "Something that's really important that I took with me from Florida
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Vehicle account rescue scams target vehicle owners who are experiencing financial difficulties and who are trapped by vehicle instalment or lease agreements. The perpetrator will pose as a 'broker' or bogus company and advertise deals in newspaper classifieds or trade magazines with the promise to 'take over' lease or vehicle instalments from vehicle owners. Some advertisements even promise vehicle owners a cash settlement that they can use towards a deposit on another vehicle.
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The majority of offers to remove the difficulties vehicle owners experience with vehicle finance or lease repayments made by third parties are fraudulent. Vehicle account rescue scams cause unsuspecting vehicle owners to lose their vehicles but they still remain liable for the debt.
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City officials went on the the record Tuesday night to answer questions from the community about the renovation project ongoing at Crescent Park.
Councilman Emile Spano brought forth several questions he has received since the construction work began.
Residents have noticed trees and structures removed from the site, which sits across from the Mississippi River levee, prompting the concerns.
During Tuesday's meeting at City Hall, Mayor Leroy Sullivan Sr. addressed the list of questions.
The project has been in the works over the last three years.
State Sen. Troy Brown assisted the city in receiving $870,000 in capital outlay funding.
Sullivan said Crescent Park always has been part of the overall master plan to renovate the riverfront area and make it more attractive.
At least two town-hall meetings for community input on the park were held, the mayor stated.
Following the meetings, SJB Group architects drafted a rendering of the park.
Sullivan recalled that the ideas were presented to the local Rotary Club during a meeting.
In August 2014, a ground-breaking ceremony was held at the park.
"It was on the news," Sullivan said. "We had elected officials there. Everyone who was somebody basically was out there."
According to a news article at the time, the mayor was quoted as saying the park plan had been "10 years in the making," and he was glad to finally see it come to fruition.
Sullivan went on to say that the columns will match those in Louisiana Square, located along Railroad Avenue in front of the Ascension Parish Courthouse.
The overall plan is to eventually connect Louisiana Square with Crescent Park and the riverfront levee top.
Concerning the fencing, the mayor said some was good enough to salvage, but other parts were not.
In the new park, a fence will surround the front. The back side will have chains to enclose the park.
Concerning the trees, Sullivan said the ones cut down were water oaks, which have a "very short life expectancy."
He added that the trees are said to take 20 years to grow, and another 20 years to die.
The branches of the trees were causing problems, as well.
He emphasized that no live oak trees were cut.
A black circle at the entrance will have the city's logo in the paving.
Once again, the mayor reiterated that the city was required to hold public hearings, which it did.
"When completed, I think people in the community will be pleased," Sullivan said.
Why renovate a historic park?
"We couldnt' let it deteriorate," the mayor said.
Lighting fixtures were going out, and needed to be replaced with industrial-grade material.
Sullivan concluded by saying the work is scheduled for 190 days.
"We want to make sure it's completed for July 3rd," he said, referring to the city's annual fireworks event in the park.
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The NYU School of Professional Studies Office of Admissions hosts a number of events throughout the year in conjunction with the School's academic departments. These events are designed to provide prospective students with up-to-date and detailed information about degree programs, the admissions process, financial aid, and more.
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