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- Various computer services - too many to list, but we are sure that we cover almost all of them.
- List of services on this page:
- Tuition
- Arduino (Soon)
- Electronics
- Microsoft Windows
- Internet & broadband
- Networks (Cable & wireless)
- Cable & PSU testing
- Computer checkup
- Remote access
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
- Kodi updates and add-ons
- Computer repairs
- Computer virus & spyware
- Virtual machine
- Android Media Boxes
- Tuition
- In the comfort of your own home or place of business - we have worked in the education sector before and hold a CRB/DBS certificate.
- Our tuition only covers the basics of how: to use the computer, the use of your Microsoft operating system, using Microsoft Word, using email and accessing the Internet via mainstream browsers and other similar procedures. Please ask if you need help.
- Repairs
- In general we are able to work with any brand or make of desktop laptop computer. We are trained with Microsoft operating systems and many other applications. Many repairs are based purely on software issues, but we very often have to diagnose and repair or replace hardware.
- Data - all types
- One of the biggest issues that we find is where data is not backed up or stored in another safe location. It could be on an external hard disk drive or memory stick - or these days on Cloud type devices. We are often called in just at the point where the client has just realised that they may very well loose all of that precious data. This is where data recovery comes into action.
- Internet & network
- We are more than ever reliant upon the Internet in our daily lives - we tend to forget it, yet many could not cope without it.
- Cloning & data transfer
- This cannot be used for illegal purposes and will fail any validation that an operating system has, if fitted to a different computer system. A cloned HDD needs to be fitted back into the original computer unit.
- Webpage design
- We provide partial website design - we have software to create: menus, an internal search engine, forms and webpage mailing forms (with or without CAPTCHA) - please contact us for for information..
Here is a complete list of our services - we will endeavour to add more to the list.
TuitionWe are able to offer tuition as a service - we offer this service in either your home or place of work. The service includes: how to use your computer, how to use the internet & email, using documents & images, moving & storing of your data, backing up data to different locations and simple fault diagnosis with spyware and virus removal techniques.
- We only cover mainstream products such as: MS Windows, MS Word, MS Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Edge - there are a few others, but it would depend on what the software was.
- Please ask if you need further advice and information.
Computer RepairsWe provide a range of repairs for `personal computers` running versions of Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 & 10). This could involve software repairs or component repair/replacement or both.
- We are often tasked with repairing computers that will not start or that are infected with spyware or viruses and corrupt file structures within the computer operating system.
- We will accept both desktop and laptop computers for any kind of repair - but please be aware that laptop computers, by the nature of their design are normally more tricky to repair than desktop computers - and so can be more expensive to repair.
- Microsoft Windows 10 is now widely being used by the public in general and we have built, upgraded, installed and repaired computers running this operating system. There have been many updates and patches since it first arrived - 1709 is the latest update (at the time of writing this).
Computer Virus & SpywareMany may have noticed that there are various ways in which `scammers` and `opportunists` will try to gain access to your computers.
- You may receive phone calls, emails or web links - the truth is, that no genuine company is going to contact you, unless you already know them, and then claim that your computer is distributing virus files or emails.
- We are very aware that some of these scams sound genuine, but in truth they are extremely damaging to your computer data and your bank balance!
- We offer a variety of computer services and professional assistance to either help you get rid of the problem or/and offer you advice. We are very aware of some of these scam phone calls and what they are likely to try and do to your computer and personal data, which includes banking details.
Virtual Machine (VM)Oracle VM Virtualbox is a piece of software that allows for different operating systems to run in VM (Virtual Machine) mode on or within another operating system. We have used this within Microsoft Windows 8.1 & 10 and then used for example: MS Windows 98, 2000 & XP in VM mode. The benefit of having a computer running software in VM mode, is that it allows the user to run other software that may not run in the newer Microsoft Operating Systems, in a virtual environment without affecting the main O/S. It also doesn't require dual or multi-boot when starting the computer.
Microsoft Windows 10A new MS Windows 10 support page has been added to our pages. This MS Windows 10 free update service from Microsoft has officially ended,but it is still possible! If you now require an update to MS Windows 10, you may need to pay for it, either by purchasing the media or by paying for the MS Windows 10 download or contact us and we will advise you.
- Note. AMD graphics cards - We have also noticed that AMD (used to be ATI) are also not supporting some of their older graphics cards in MS Windows 10 with their Catalyst drivers - you may need to use the standard MS Windows driver for older cards - this may cause some loss of functionality.
- Note 2. MS Windows 10 automatic updates - We are also reading on the Internet and hearing (from our own clients) that some Microsoft computers that are (were) not running MS Windows 10, have been automatically updated without their consent. Here is another article. MS Windows 10 can have its updates turned off - no matter what you have read on this subject!
- Note 3. MS Windows 10 another update - In May 2016 we had another large MS Windows 10 update! Here is an article on ITPro. Another one is October 2016 and a further one in September 2017.
Data Services PageData recovery service is used when the data becomes corrupt or the computer is unusable. At this point data is often more important than the actual computer and data is needed for what ever reasons. This service can be used to recover data from a damaged hard disk drive.
- We use specialist equipment to attempt to read and then recover the data - it can be quite a lengthy and time consuming process.
- If we are unable to recover the data - and where it is essential that it is recovered, we also use another national data recovery company, but only after we have established that the problem is more complicated - we always inform the client first.
- Data cloning is another data service we offer - more information listed her.
This service is based upon individual situations - we will provide a quotation for this specific service.
Internet, Broadband & Fibre OpticWe are able to repair issues within the property, but are not able to repair routers (other than to reconfigure them) or equipment supplied by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). We do provide replacement equipment and we are able to configure and reconfigure software to try and repair Internet faults. We always suggest checking with the ISP before assuming a fault within a property.
Networks (Cable & Wireless)Networks between various computer types - We offer a service to network between computers, tablets, printers and other various devices. Cable networking (we do not fit cabling), wireless networking and a mix between the two. We can supply: hubs, routers, switches, USB connectors, internal & external connectors - please ask if in doubt.
Cable and Power Supply (PSU) TestingThis service is a simple service - we have diagnostic test equipment that enables us to check for faults in cables and additional equipment to test for faults in PSUs or motherboards.
Computer CheckupThis service is a simple `computer checkup` service - we will check the client's computer to make sure that it has: anti-virus software, anti-spyware software, maintenance software and is generally in a working condition. Repairs are not part of this `checkup service`; but, we will either provide the client with a list of issues and an estimate for any further work or try to repair the computer (with additional costs), if it is mutually convenient at the time.
- If you chose, we are also able to offer this service via remote computer access - as long as certain criteria are met:
- 1. It is by mutual consent and previously arranged and agreed.
- 2. You have downloaded our linked free remote access software.
- 3. You are an existing client of ours.
- 4. Your Internet access must be working to a good standard.
- 5. It is understood that this is a `checkup` and not a repair - unless mutually agreed.
- 6. You agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Remote Access ControlThis service is a more complicated service - we offer to remotely access (control) your computer with your consent. You would need to download the software via our Remote Access Control & Repair Page and then book an appointment with us. We normally carry out the remote access while discussing the issue on the phone. You provide us with your security code from the software displayed on your computer and then we enter your security code at our end and then start the remote access control process - you then have to allow our remote access connection - so, you have full control and are able to see exactly what we do and can stop it or discuss it with us!
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)This service is carried out under the legislation listed below, by properly qualified and competent staff.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
We are able to undertake most kinds of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), we use two PAT testing devices and a Fluke and are qualified to City and Guilds 2377 standards. We test appliances in accordance with the IEE Code of Practice (for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment) 4th Edition.
Specialist Portable Appliance Testing - Due to the nature of our business (IT & computers) we are able to combine our IT & computer knowledge with Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and to offer IT Portable Appliance Testing as a specialist service.
General Portable Appliance Testing - We also offer all the normal Portable Appliance Testing services for Class 1, Class 11 and Class 111 equipment. This includes all electrical equipment located within a: business, school, hotel, office, shop, commercial kitchen and all the other areas where the IEE Code of Practice covers.
Testing - We understand that some businesses may wish to have their electrical equipment tested out of normal business hours. Others may wish to have their equipment tested within normal business hours, so we are able to offer both. All PAT testing services are by appointment only.
Documentation - We then provide all the normal pass or fail labels (latest version), plus we can also provide a printed copy of all test results produced by the Portable Appliance Test equipment. We use a Seaward PAT tester, a Metrotest PAT tester and a Fluke electrical tester.
Cost of work - This depends upon the number of items to be tested and the time of day of the test. There is also a minimum charge for this service of £15.00. Please contact us for further details.
Repairs - In most cases we are able to carry out basic repairs to equipment that is found to be faulty. This would include: fuses, plugs and some soldering work.
Qualifications - City & Guilds 2377 - Level 3 Certificates for: Management of Electrical Equipment Maintenance Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment.
IEE Code of Practice 4th Edition Provides all the guidelines and requirements for PAT testing. It covers: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. It also provides details for passing or failing all electrical equipment within the work place.
This service is charged by the minute, with a minimum fee of £15.00.
This service is based upon individual situations - we will provide a quotation for this specific service.


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Engineering subjects which are applied science courses are replete with difficult concepts. To comprehend this applied science concepts, one has to have an in depth conceptual comprehension of theoretical pure science subjects. If one does not have a conceptual comprehension of the pure theoretical science subjects, he /she would cease to be a thorough analytic applied scientist that is an engineer. In light of what has been described in the foregoing sentences the Humanities' and Science Department buttresses the theoretical subjects of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for the budding analytical freshmen students. Further, to understand the intricate details of concepts which are explained in English, the student has to be good at English language. Again, the onus of fortifying their English language is on Humanities and Science Department. A consummate practicing engineer is incomplete, without the basic understanding of Economics and financial matters. To impart these basics, the students take the course titled 'Managerial Economics and Financial Analysis'. This again is imparted by Humanities' and Science Department.
The distilled essence of what has been described in the foregoing paragraph is that, if one has to become a consummate qualified and practicing engineer, he/she has to traverse en route Humanities and Science Department.

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by CS•
Apr 01, 2019
Fantastic course. Really thought provoking, and well presented. Useful as an intro to systems thinking, and as a way to understand the obesity epidemic in a nuanced way.
by PV•
Sep 12, 2017
This course was surprisingly challenging and educational. I had little background in system science, and very much enjoyed the learning process!
by Charles De Segundo•
Apr 01, 2019
Fantastic course. Really thought provoking, and well presented. Useful as an intro to systems thinking, and as a way to understand the obesity epidemic in a nuanced way.
by olivier hergault•
Dec 18, 2018
I've finished week 1, and I think it could have been much much better.
The subject is very interesting.
The pace of speech by the prof is way too slow, and the quiz isn't up to my standards.
I urge them to add explanations for instance, it would help to increase the understanding of the student, not just evaluate if she has viewed the (somewhat boring) videos..
I'll update this review after one or two more weeks...
this gets even WORSE towards the end and the last quiz is bogus.
Really, this is sad, and it's making me angry, since the subject is interesting, efforts have been put towards this course (not only mine I mean) but the result is a bunch a videos lacking professionalism (huge typos in the quizzes, files missing, lack of overview binding the videos together, lack of proof for some assertions etc)
by Dean Plassaras•
Sep 02, 2018
Great course! They explain greatly why obesity is a result that comes from complex socioeconomic systems. They also give you insight on how you can use software that can imitate such systems. By doing so, you can develop systems in your own comfort from your own PC and see the results. Truth is we need far more data and human systems are too complex, but this is a good initiative and we should pay attention to their findings! I hope in the near future to be part of a big system development that can bring clear results so that we can take definite action. My opinion is that we kinda know what to do, but some lobbies and established corporations are not changing their attitudw towards human public health and they keep sickening us. NOT TO MENTION cruelty against animals.
by Ngô Tùng Sơn•
Aug 23, 2018
Finally, I finish this course. Thank you for your shared knowledge.
by Bui Ngoc Anh•
Aug 20, 2018
Useful course with excellent learning materials. Thank you!
by Luis Wolmer Diniz Mariani•
Feb 26, 2018
I am an electrical engineer who worked for a few years as a system's engineer. Lately I have been interested in studying how the dynamics in working environment affects itself. When I saw the System Science and Obesity course at Coursera I had the feeling it would present me some social concepts and tools which would give me a starting point. I had the feeling the knowledge the course offered would go beyond health systems. After finishing the course, I am really happy to conclude I was right. I am also really greatful to Johns hopkins professors who made this excellent course available. Thank you all!
by Melanie Cedillo•
Oct 29, 2017
good, you need more time to complete the quizzes.
by Carolina Akiko•
Oct 24, 2017
by Luis Trías•
Sep 29, 2017
The approaches to understand obesity in this course are really interesting and I enjoyed them. Obesity is such a complex problem and it was nice to learn from it with different softwares and a lot of different approaches.
by Hugo Gustavo Gonzalez Hernandez•
Sep 12, 2017
Very interesting and useful tools for analyzing complex networks and designing interventions.


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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pa.
Wednesday, March 5, 2003
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Near-Upset for Womens Lax
Drew Scores Last Three Goals
The Muhlenberg womens lacrosse team held a two-goal lead with 11 minutes to play, but 15th-ranked Drew scored the final three goals of the game to escape with an 11-10 win.
The Rangers (1-0) never led until scoring the game-winning goal with 4:35 on the clock. Sophomore Diana Bleakley kept the Mules (1-1) on top most of the way by making 21 saves for her fourth career game with at least 20 saves.
Senior Sarah Bowman recorded her second straight hat trick with three goals and tied a career high with nine ground balls. She scored back-to-back unassisted goals 24 seconds apart in the second half, giving Muhlenberg a 9-7 lead with 16:54 to play.
The teams then traded goals as Drew scored at the 13:50 mark and freshman Courtney Tapkas scored on a free-position shot 62 seconds later. The Mules were unable to score the rest of the game, however.
The Muhlenberg defense did an excellent job on the Rangers All-America attack, holding her to one goal.
Softball: Goshen 5, Muhlenberg 3; Bluffton 3, Muhlenberg 1. Muhlenberg dropped a pair of two-run games to fall to 1-4 on its trip to Florida.
Against Goshen, junior Jackie Maser was involved in all three runs, singling and scoring in the fourth and belting a two-run double the following inning.
The Bluffton game went into extra innings after the Mules tied the score in the fifth on a two-out RBI single by junior Becki Toth. Muhlenberg loaded the bases in the seventh but could not push the winning run across, and Bluffton scored twice without the benefit of a hit in the eighth.
Senior Justin Graf set a school record with six stolen bases and senior
Justin Rubenstein recorded his 100th career hit as the Muhlenberg baseball
team held off Kings, 6-4, to win its third straight game.
With a 4-1 record, the Mules are off to their best start since the 1978 squad started 6-1.
Sophomore southpaw Gregg Burkhart allowed only four hits and struck out a career-high 11 in seven innings to earn the win. Senior Kevin Komeshok entered the game in the ninth with a runner on third and needed only two pitches to notch his second save of the season.
Muhlenberg broke open a 2-0 game by scoring three runs in the fourth on an RBI triple by sophomore Matt Long and Rubensteins two-run single. Rubenstein singled in the seventh to become the 22nd player in team history to reach the century mark in hits.
Grafs six swipes broke the school record of four set three times previously. He has nine steals in five games this season.
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Ini sarapan saya setiap pagi. Air teh susu tak bergula. Kacau natto sampai berlendir dengan nasi Jepun sekepal.
Lauk natto, kalau ada pun tambah rampai laut bersama biji bijan.
Kadang-kadang tak ada natto makan roti dengan jam limau.
Khasiat natto.
Ada orang kata natto bau busuk, bau cheese bacin. Banyak pelajar melayu tak boleh telan natto. Berlendir-lendir macam muntah
Tapi saya dah telan 22 tahun, setiap hari, sodap!
"Natto resembles bits of hardened fox feces anchored in snot. It's really unusual to eat, especially with chopsticks, though I can't imagine eating it with a fork or spoon. I spend much energy trying to disengage a series of endless threads hanging between the bowl and my mouth."
"The flavor is strong like the smell. At first I needed lots of soy sauce, spicy mustard, rice and miso soup to get it down.
So what then is natto? Natto is steamed soybeans that are fermented, sometimes in rice straw, until the beans have acquired their notorious nutty flavor, disturbing aroma and sticky slipperiness, held together like a spider web by gossamer-like threads."
"How does it get this way? It's all in the secret sauce: the bacteria bacillus natto, which activates the fermentation process. After carefully-selected soybeans have been steamed in a steel vat, they are sprayed with this concoction, packed, then heated at 40-45ーC and 100% humidity for up to 24 hours. The result is a highly digestible, unabashedly nutritious super-food. Bean for bean, natto packs more nutritional wallop than even a pint of Guinness: iron and vitamins B2 and B12, plus 16.5 percent protein."
Khasiat Natto
"There are various nutrients in the soybean, such as saponin, protein, oligosaccharide, vitamin B1, food fiber and vitamin E.
Lecithin reduces bad ball cholesterol, and remove the cholesterol which stuck to the blood vessel, and that prevents high blood pressure.
Saponin controls a cancer.
Isoflabon spelling not found prevents aging of the blood vessel, breast cancer and prostatic cancer.
There is an enzyme of nattokinaze in the natto.This enzyme has the effect which melts a thrombus. There is a vitamin k2 in the natto. When that is not in the body, calcium can't become bone. A vitamin k2 is produced at the intestines. If it is not enough in body, nattokinaze helps. Vitamin k2 doesn't exist in other food. There is a research that regional natto consumption and fracture is inversely proportional."
nota kaki: Kotak komen tenggelam timbul.


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text: The second installment of the National Lampoon's Vacation series. The Griswold family compete in a game show called "Pig in a Poke" where they win an all-expense-paid trip to Europe. Upon arriving it is, of course one mistrial after another. In London Clark crashes his car after not knowing about-left-side-driving Europe. In Paris, he kills a woman's dog when he throws a cap off the Eiffel Tower and the dog jumps after it and their camera gets stolen. In Germany, they wind up mistakenly staying with strangers instead of relatives with no questioning from either despite a lack of communication. Finally the family winds up in Rome where they are treated as convicts in an ackward kidnapping case. In the end, this is yet another vacation the family will never forget!


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>> Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Today was our follow-up appointment at the RE to discuss our failed IVF cycle. More lovingly referred to as a WHAT THE FUCK appointment, as in what the fuck went wrong?
So, when asked the token question our RE simply replied that he doesn't know. Everything about our cycle looked great. My Estrodial level rose perfectly, my lining was think, transfer was easy, etc. His only exception was related to our fertilization rate, which was only 7 of the 15 eggs. He said he would have wanted 9, however the difference of 2 embryos was not that significant. The only negative thing he could really say about our cycle is that we didn't get pregnant.
So, we discussed the possibility of a frozen embryo transfer (FET) in the future. We have one embryo that was frozen and it is a D/A quality. Our clinic defines embryos by 2 grades. The first D means the most expanded and the A means the highest quality. Just for reference, the two embryos we transferred on our fresh cycle were B/B. That means 2nd worst grade for being expanded but 2nd best quality.
So, our 1 frozen embie is the best one of the whole cycle, which is great because sometimes embryos drop a grade in quality when they thaw, which means we could end up with a D/B.
Anyway, the disappointing news about a possible FET cycle is that embryo's only have a 60-70% chance of surviving the thaw. Meaning we could do 6 weeks of medications and building up hope, only to have the cycle cancelled on transfer day because our grade A embie doesn't survive the thaw.
This is the point in our meeting that reaffirmed to be how crappy this whole IVF cycle can be. Not only did our cycle fail, but now I have one super perfect embie, but if we try and transfer it in the future, we will only have a 60% chance of making it to the actual transfer, then if we make it that far, we will only have a 60% chance that our super perfect embie will implant.
I want to be positive but it sounds like a recipe for disappointment, stress, and heart ache.
So, the recommendation from the RE (which honestly I agree with and appreciate) is that if we move forward then it should be another fresh IVF cycle. He wants to switch from an antagonist cycle and instead do a lupron cycle. The only reason for the switch is because the antagonist cycle didn't work last time. An added bonus of the lupron would maybe be improved egg quality, thereby improving the chances of fertilization. He said the sperm quality could also be contributing to the fertilization rate, but beyond taking calcium and zinc, there is little we can do to improve the sperm any further. Anyway, we would hopefully get pregnant with IVF #2 and then have some embryos left to freeze as well. Then in the future if we ever wanted to do a FET, we could thaw embies from cycle #1 and cycle #2 hopefully giving us at least 2 embies to transfer after the thaw.
That's the basic facts about where we are. It makes sense to me and seems like a rational progression of treatment. It also makes me sad. It disappoints me that we would be starting over yet the results could be the same. I know IVF is always a risk but I just can't help but wonder today if the risk is too high right now.
We aren't going to rush a decision. We are going to pray about it and think about it over the next few weeks. We also have an appointment with a local adoption agency on Monday to discuss a possible home study. I am excited about moving forward and I am thankful that in spite of our BFN disappointment, our marriage is stronger than ever. God is good and I remain faithful that he has a plan for us that will exceed all of our expectations.


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A traffic crash on the 91 freeway near Buchanan Street has prompted the California Highway Patrol to issue a Sigalert.
The westbound lanes of the freeway will be closed for 30 minutes or more, according to the CHP. The Sigalert was issued at 1:42 p.m.
Two vehicles were involved in the crash and blocking at least the HOV lane, the CHP reported. The cars were not able to move under their own power.
There were no reports of injuries.
The CHP also reports heavy holiday traffic around the Interstate 15 and 91 interchange in Corona.


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Who needs couture Jaime King and Dree Hemingway wear cut-price Topshop frocks to the Met Ball
16:23 GMT, 8 May 2012
Two young starlets turned affordable street wear into on-trend black tie attire at the year's most prestigious fashion event.
Actress Jaime King, 33, and model Dree Hemingway, 24, wore Topshop dresses to last night's Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum Of Art.
But as both gowns played into the night's biggest colour trends, bright coral pink and metallic gold, it was hard to tell they were of a low-cost variety.
Affordable style: Actress Jaime King (above) and model Dree Hemingway wore Topshop frocks to last night's Costume Institute Gala. Ms King's coral-toned gown turned out to be right on-trend, as did the other one
All in the details: The low back of the actress' Topshop frock showed off a silver Bulgari snake necklace that crept down her back
Both dresses were previously seen at London Fashion Week when Topshop showed its Unique Autumn/Winter 2012 collection.
The frocks were then 'adapted to reflect the glamour of the Met Ball' according to a spokesman who spoke to MailOnline.
Ms King, who stars in the CW series Hart Of Dixie, was dressed in a custom-made bright coral gown by the chain store.
It featured a subtle scattered cross embellishment and fell all the way to the ground.
A ruffled cap sleeve added a touch of youthful femininity to the look.
It was made a little edgier with a silver Bulgari necklace that wrapped around and fell dramatically down the actress' back.
Risky: The model (above) wore a gold design that featured revealing mesh panels across the chest
Ms Hemingway, on the other hand, wore a
far less demure custom-made metallic gold dress that featured mesh paneling across
the chest. The panels exposed her nipples.
The edgy model is the grand-granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway.
Both women attended the Met Ball as guests of British billionaire Sir Philip Green.
Their decision to wear Topshop is no doubt a major coup for the clothing chain.
But it is not the only low-cost retailer that has dressed Hollywood's elite.
An affordable gown made by H&M, one of Topshop's major competitors, was spotted on actress Michelle Williams at February's BAFTAs.


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The first principle of speed on the classical guitar is the fact that whole pieces are not fast. Speed in compositions comes in bursts. This is the basic tenet of comparison. A piece played Largo might have Andante passages that are fast. But these Andante passages are slow if compared to a composition that is presto or prestissimo. So be aware that speed is not necessarily how many notes a second but more a factor of notes and phrases in comparison to each other.
Practice, Practice, Practice
You already know that practice is critical to speed. You have to practice your scales just for the practice, and you have to practice a wide variety of scales. Classical Guitar is like every other form of kinesthetic art; as you practice the motions you make will settle into deeper regions of your brain and your body will learn how to do it without you even thinking about it. With practice you will be able to blast out very fast scales that will amaze you.
Now, all of that sounds good but what about some practical advice on how to get faster?
This part is easy, and the single best thing you can do to improve your speed is to make a conscious attempt at finger crossing patterns with your right hand. This is usually the biggest challenge to playing speed. Practice, on a daily basis if possible, crossing string patterns.
What are string crossing patterns?
This is the way you pick across the six strings with your right hand. If you are playing a scale and you transition from string to string with the right hand you will use a pattern such as playing the first string with your index finger then playing the second string with your middle finger. On to the third string you are back to your index finger and for the fourth string again back to the middle finger.
Avoid the same crossing patterns and create new ones
As you become aware of your finger crossing you will see that you have very distinct patterns that you use. You should create and practice new patterns that are not comfortable for you. This truly will dramatically increase your speed. A good example of a new pattern you might try is to switch your starting finger. When practicing scales you probably start the first note with your right hand index finger. And as you progress through the scale you cross scales in the same pattern. You should try starting the scale with your middle finger. This will totally change the crossing pattern you use for playing the scale and once you get a bit of practice like this your speed will increase significantly. Vary this crossing pattern in as many ways as you can and make sure you also do double strikes where you cross using the same finger.
To improve your playing speed on the classical guitar you have to practice and you have to bump yourself out of your normal routines of playing. But with some conscious effort you can significantly improve your speed.


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Three years ago, Brian Cruver launched AlertMedia as an emergency mass-notification provider.
Then he realized there was a much larger market for the Austin-based technology startup.
"Initially we thought of an emergency as a tornado or a gunman, which meant targeting schools and municipalities that need to send those alerts," Cruver said. "But then customers were signing up our service and using it as a day-to-day communication tool with employees. So we went in that direction, and today we're in extreme growth mode."
Since 2013, AlertMedia has signed several hundred customers in a range of industries including retail, energy, transportation, technology and professional services. Its client list ranges from small businesses -- including a golf course, a zoo and nursing homes -- to global brands like Volkswagen, Kellogg's, AT&T and DHL.
The company recently signed San Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B, which will use AlertMedia to communicate with truckers and other workers.
Meanwhile, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is rolling out the communication system to 9,000 field workers, who will use it to communicate if they are in danger when meeting with clients.
AlertMedia lets customers deliver mass notifications by phone, text, social media and mobile apps to any type of device, from a smartphone to an iPad or PC. Workers can also message their employers, allowing them to quickly share information in fast-changing situations, such as power outages or logistics issues.
About 80 percent of customers use AlertMedia for non-emergency situations, said Cruver, an Austin entrepreneur who most recently co-founded and led Xenex Healthcare, which develops room disinfection technology for health care facilities.
Although the mass-notification technology market is crowded -- many companies were founded after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism attacks highlighted the need for instant communication -- Cruver said AlertMedia's two-way system sets it apart.
"We're creating a whole different approach to communicating," he said. "Other messaging companies are focused on one-time, one-way blasts, while we're more focused on letting people interact and share information."
The system is also designed to be easy to install and use.
"We had a business in Houston that needed to reach employees as a big storm hit. They found us online, did a demo, got the deal signed and were using the product in three hours without ever having heard of AlertMedia."
Ease of use is one reason Tex-Mix Concrete uses AlertMedia to communicate with its 200 employees spread across 11 locations.
"We've got a different schedule every day, and we really struggled to reach employees who are spread out in different locations and trucks," said CEO Logan
Owens. "AlertMedia has become our communications platform, and I can easily segment which groups of people I need to talk to in any situation. I can reach exactly who I need, and share information, very quickly and effectively."
As AlertMedia adds customers, it is also ramping up hiring and product development.
The company is backed by $9 million from investors including Silverton Partners, ATX Ventures and Capital Factory. The funding has helped the company grow from six employees last summer to 50
today, and it is hiring in areas including development, sales, marketing and customer support.
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Emoji room service is now a thing.
Aloft Hotels is launching Text it, Get it — TiGi, for short — in Manhattan on Wednesday in an effort to further innovate the hotel experience.
The concept is simple: In every room, there will be a menu of six packages that you can order. After texting the string of emoji (along with the last name and room number) to the hotel, guests receive a confirmation and whatever package was ordered will show up "ASAP," according to the menu.
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SuG - Lollipop Kingdom
review - 31/05/2012 - Released only last month, SuG's third album has already garnered much attention. The new album features a 'pastel-goth' concept and incorporates many punk and rock elements.
V-ROCK FESTIVAL 2011 - Rose and Moon Stages
live report - 30/05/2012 - Here's what happened on the main stage side of the Saitama Super Arena, where fans ran from side (Rose Stage) to side (Moon Stage) to catch as much musical goodness as possible.
Win Tickets to FLOW's Show at Japan Expo!
contest - 28/05/2012 - SoundLicious is offering JaME readers a chance to win thirty tickets to FLOW's show at Japan Expo in Paris.
L'Arc~en~Ciel Live Viewing in Jakarta
live report - 27/05/2012 - A live viewing as good as a real live performance!
Versailles World Tour 2012 – Holy Grail – Grand Final ~Château de Versailles~
live report - 24/05/2012 - Versailles concluded their world tour with a mix of rococo inspired outfits, fast guitars, potent drums, hot bass lines and versatile vocals.
exist†trace - VIRGIN
review - 22/05/2012 - A mixed bag of a major debut that will definitely divide opinions.
Best na heidi. Tour Final at Shibuya O-East
live report - 19/05/2012 - heidi. showed off their best in a passionate performance on March 20th.
LM.C Press Conference in Chile
interview - 16/05/2012 - A few minutes before their second concert in Chile, LM.C met with the press to talk about their experiences and more.
STEREOPONY at Sakura-Con 2012
live report - 13/05/2012 - First time in Seattle at Sakura-Con 2012, these girls know how to rock!
Cécile Corbel - The Borrower Arrietty OST
review - 11/05/2012 - Harpist Cécile Corbel showcases multiculturalism throughout the film score.
Interview with BLOOD
interview - 10/05/2012 - Before the final show of their European tour, JaME discussed with BLOOD their recent release, line-up changes and plans for the future.
L'Arc~en~Ciel - 20th L'Anniversary World Tour 2012 at indigO2, London
live report - 07/05/2012 - Feathers, flames, bananas and novelty underwear. It can only be L'Arc's debut in London.
Awoi - CHILDREN
review - 05/05/2012 - Through CHILDREN, the metal rock'n'roll of Awoi has extended its feelers in unexplored directions and the result carries the listener away.
lynch. THE TRUTH IN A MIRROR Final at Shibuya AX
live report - 04/05/2012 - lynch. gave a milestone performance at their tour final in Shibuya.
Interview with STEREOPONY at Sakura-Con 2012
interview - 03/05/2012 - JaME had the chance to chat with STEREOPONY during their time at Sakura-Con 2012.


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Sundress - Simplicity 9501
I made this top for a baby girl that has turned a very special one year old. When my little girl saw it she desperately wanted to keep it for herself, so it looks like I may be sewing another one in the near future. It is a handy top because you can layer underneath it in Winter or wear it by itself in Summer. The pattern is one that my mum has handed down to me. It looks well used so I suppose it was a staple in my wardrobe when I was growing up too! It is Simplicity pattern 9501.
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Gruffalo Crumble Muffins!
I promise that no gruffalos are actually harmed in the making of these muffins, just apples or pears, or a delicious mix of both. They're a particularly moreish munch with a yummy oaty crumble topping…..
A Fressh 2018
Fressh is back for 2018! FRESSH @ Eat Your Veg is my street food foray into the delectable world of grown up fodder. See me at markets, events and food festivals across Herefordshire and beyond.
Chicken & Veggie Noodles
A tasty one-pan stir-fry sizzler that's packed with flavour and good for you, too. Stir fries are a great way to easily bump up your 5-a-day and are certainly a family favourite here at Eat Your Veg HQ.
Sausage, Bean & Veggie Hotpot
Fittingly for the sub-zero temperatures out there this week here's a comforting and hearty family favourite to warm the cockles. This one-pot wonder dish is packed full of seasonal veggies, sausages and beans, topped with sliced potatoes…..
Baked Cheesy Chicken Dippers
Bit of a fave here at Eat Your Veg HQ. And genuinely a cinch to make, and a quick mid-week made-in-mins cinch at that. If your children are partial to chicken nuggets then this IS the recipe for you.
Easy Veggie Lasagne
This is quite a rich veggie lasagne and should satisfy the most ardent of carnivores, it's also a good deal less faffy and time consuming than an ordinary lasagne leaving out the béchamel sauce and replacing with creme fraiche and grated cheese.
Apple, Carrot & Pecan Mini-Mega-Muffins
A deliciously moreish muffin crammed with so much good stuff but you wouldn't know it, think apple, carrot, coconut, pecans, seeds, oats, sultanas and half wholemeal flour to boot. What's not to love?
Roasted Chickpeas
A blast from the past recipe from my Lottery funded Sutton Primary after school #HealthySnacksClub. A truly scrumptious healthy snack made from the humble chickpea, and a great way to inspire little people to love their chickpeas.
Veg Plot Minestrone Soup
A favourite recipe from our primary school Harvest & Cook Workshops at the Growing Local plot. Uber-healthy, uber-tasty and uber-easy to make, this is a great recipe to make with children and get them loving their veggies whilst practicing safe knife skills to boot.
Easy Strawberry Fool
According to good ol' Wiki "A fool is an English dessert. Traditionally, fruit fool is made by folding pureed stewed fruit into sweet custard. Modern fool recipes often skip the traditional custard and use whipped cream."…….
Spicy Tomato Brunch Eggs
I tend to cram as many veggies as I can muster to the tomato and chilli sauce as it's always good to smugly know you're well on your way to 5-a-day by the end of breakfast, particularly good if you're aiming at the recently suggested veggie-tactic 10-a-day.
Caldo Verde, Portugese Greens Soup
Caldo Verde is essentially a simple Portuguese potato and robust greens soup flavoured with chorizo, I tend to cram as much greenery in there as it'll hold, usually a mix of savoy cabbage and kale….
The weekend before last I was lucky enough to be given tickets to the family-friendly festival Lakefest, which was handily held this year at nearby Eastnor Castle. A mere 25 minutes from our home!. And of course we were all delighted to go, the first ever festival for The Monsters, and first festival in nearly ten years for me.
#Fressh #News
Fressh dates coming up in the summer, Friday 29th July and Friday 26th August I'm running a joint Fressh / Growing Local stall in Hereford High Town hoping to make lots of Veg Bag sign ups, as well as selling out of Tarts & Salads of course….
Cheese & Butternut Scones
I do love a cheesy scone, probably more than a sweet one. The same goes for The Monsters, being the cheese fiends that they are. I was particularly pleased with how these turned out as the recipe's a good deal healthier than your usual scone….
Sugar Tax is not hard-hitting enough
I was delighted to have been asked last week by The Hereford Times to write an article on my opinions of the Sugar Tax. Even more chuffed to be labelled a 'healthy eating ambassador'…….
A Bangin' Bangers & Beans Super-Stew
Stew weather or not this is a truly child-friendly crowd pleaser of a stew that I couldn't resist posting as we near the end of March. User-tasty yet high in the healthy stakes with plenty of veggies, beans and pearl barley……
Oaty-Licious Apple & Pear Crumble
A bit of a simple recipe today but everyone should learn to make a crumble, a healthier-than-most pud. A bare few minutes to make and not much longer to bake and you're quickly transported to comfort food pudding nirvana.
March #News #Fressh
It's been a while since I last reported on my Fressh venture; my foray into 'grown up fodder' in the form of a street food stall in Hereford High Town. After a marathon stretch of Fridays between August and Christmas and several Farmers Market Saturdays I decided to take a little break over the winter…..
Baked Veggie Crisps
My oven baked veggie crisps have only the merest coating of olive or rapeseed oil and a weeny pinch of salt so are naturally so much better for you than the bought deep fried packets. My kids devoured them in about two minutes flat which says it all really. Result.


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Top director Shankar has sacked Manikandan, the cameraman of Anniyan and replaced him with Ravi Varman.
It is a major blow to Manikandan, the upcoming cinematographer who has been an assistant to many ace cameramen before he shot to fame with the Sharukh Khan blockbuster Main Hoon Na directed by Farah Khan.
Shankar had signed him for Anniyan seeing his work and Manikandan had given six months bulk dates to the director. But when Shankar asked for three more months Manikandan packed his bags, as he feels that he will make more money doing ad films.
Shankar is always slow in his work and always re-shoots the scenes causing hardship to his cameramen. Ravi.K.Chandran had also almost walked out of Boys in disgust due to Shankar's working style.


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Are Alexa Rankings Becoming Irrelevant?
If you weren't already aware, Alexa just instituted an update to their rankings – with pretty dramatic changes for many websites out there.
A case in point: My blog's 3 month ranking had been 70,655Â (still captured at Mark Wielgus' Top 100 blog rankings)Â – it's now 157,638.
How an update can revise your website position by 80,000 positions is beyond me.
But that's not the end of the goodness in store.
Mark's 45n5 website has gone from 27,961 to 89,002 (a difference of 61,000 places)
The blogosphere's most recognized ProBlogger Darren Rowse's rating has been revised from 3,797Â to 12,917 .
Which makes you wonder if these numbers are being pulled out of a hat…Given that a number of advertising-related monetization strategies use (in my opinion, outdated) metrics like Alexa – somebody out there is going to be hurting from this latest change.
Don't get me wrong, I don't suffer from web stats/analytics OCD, though I like to look at these numbers to get a rough gauge of a site's credibility. So what happens if a metric like Alexa is shot to pieces?
I suspect this move only speeds the migration of people to alternative metric services like Quantcast and Compete which seem to give more accurate traffic snapshots.
My advice all this time, that monetization is a better metric than traffic or page rank or (fill in your favorite) rank still holds true.
Now if 45n5′s Mark will remove Alexa from his ranking criteria and replace it with something else…
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In my opinion they have always been irrelevant. I stopped looking at the Alexa ratings in 2003.
From John Battelle's blog:
I have not dug in, but it's good to see Alexa 1. admit it was totally apples to watermelons and 2. see Amazon push some weight behind the still hopelessly lame world of third party traffic measurement.
Before this update Alexa rankings were only comparable by industry, since each industry tended to have more or less Alexa users depending on the particular niche.
Now it is a much more holistic view of traffic.
My non internet marketing related websites were unaffected by the update, while so of my internet marketing related sites were lowered. Interestingly FullTiltBlogging.com stayed the same which makes me wonder if the length of the data stream has an impact as well.
I noticed my ranking changed too, but did not understand the reason for it. Thanks for the update on alexa.Now things make more sense.
My page ( http://www.alpikor.org ) jumps from 470.000 to 1.300.000. Well… I don't take alexa serious since I can make better analytics through google analytics. Of course, I'd like to compare traffic to my page with the others – but alexa isn't a tool you can trust.
My opinion: alexa was irrelevant before this dramatic changes. Now it's dead.
Not all sites were harmed anyway, some of my sites got improved rankings. but like you said, why the drop and rise, no one knows for sure.
Everything is very open with a clear description of the
challenges. It was truly informative. Your website is very helpful.
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Why not arrange a field course with your students, or a workshop or summer camp of your university faculty at our centre in Dahab, at the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba? No matter if you belong to a natural sciences department (e.g. bio- or geosciences) or are affiliated with the philosophical or historical faculty - we will accommodate your group and offer you at reasonable prices:
Field trips in 2013:
Uni Berlin 28.2.-14.03.2013
Uni Giessen 11.-25.04.2013
Uni Bochum 2.-16.5.2013
Uni Oldenburg 29.8.-12.9.2013
Uni Bonn TBA
Field trips in 2012:
Uni Giessen 8.-22.04.2012
Uni Bochum Exkursion Uni Bochum 3.-17.5.2012
Uni Bonn 21.8.- 4.9. 2012
Field trips in 2011:
Uni Giessen 8.-22.04.2011
Uni Bochum 5.-19.5.2011
Uni Bonn 1.-15.9. 2011
ZMT Bremen 25.9.-9.10.2011
University group of Bonn visits RSEC in Dahab
Our trip to Dahab, Egypt, was a great success, especially because of the excellent organization of the RSEC. The always had good tips on best snorkeling and diving sites along with interesting lectures about Coral Reef organisms and the Red Sea environment. Our accommodation was impressive, a fully equipped, tastefully decorated oriental house, with a large roof terrace and a beautiful garden. On the spacious terrace you can perfectly end the day with smoking a shisha. Dahab itself offers its stunning coral reefs. It also offers many good restaurants serving a variety of dishes and provides an excellent service, bread with various dips as a starter and Bedouin tea afterwards. The prices are cheap compared to Germany.
Field trip of Uni Bonn to RSEC Fieldstation in Dahab (1.-15.9.2011)
Field excursion University of Giessen, 19.03.-02.04.2007
We welcomed the excursion group from the University of Giessen with Prof. Dr. Bernd Werding for the second time in Dahab. As the last time, the main focus of the excursion was the biodiversity project and to complete the collection and database (Biodiversity of the Dahab Marine Environment - Generation of Basic Information on Marine Flora and Fauna as well as on Ecological Structures). In addition, some students took part in a Reef-Check project led by Dipl.-Biologist Christian Alter and investigated the effect of extreme low tide events on coral communities of the reef flat. More information here: Extreme low tide caused coral death at South Sinai's coast
Field excursion University of Göttingen, 20.09.-04.10.2007
We were happy to welcome the excursion group of the University of Göttingen with Prof. Dr. Gert Wörheide and Dr. Mike Reich at the RSEC in Dahab for the third time. During the excursion: "Geobiology and biodiversity of recent and fossil reefs (Red Sea) and geobiology of the Sinai", the students went on several day trips to the wadi Qnai, to different dive and snorkelling sites and explored the national park Ras Mohamed and the protectorate Nabq on a 3-day tour through the Sinai. Furthermore, the students participated in local reef protection efforts and investigated together with the RSEC reef biologist Christian Alter the condition of the reef flat and reef crest at highly frequented snorkelling sites.
|Field excursion University of Göttingen 26.09.-10.10.2006
Field excursion University of Giessen 16.-30.03.2006
For the first time we welcomed the excursion group of the University of Giessen led by Prof. Dr. Bernd Werding at the Red Sea. This marine excursion is part of the project: " Biodiversity of the Dahab Marine Environment - Generation of Basic Information on Marine Flora and Fauna as well as on Ecological Structures" initiated by the University of Giessen. During the excursion the students collected basic data of the marine environment inventory in Dahab. A digital photo database complemented the inventory studies. In addition to this study, the RSEC biologists Dr. Alexander Keck and Christian Alter gave an introductory course about the reef biology of the Red Sea to the students.
Field excursion University of Göttingen 22.09.-07.10.2005
"Geobiology and biodiversity of recent and fossil reefs (Red Sea) and geobiology of the Sinai"


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More than a listing of all Country Music Award winners, this site has links to news and events for country music fans.
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In addition to news, photos, bios, music and video… home to the CMT Awards.
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Large archive of CD reviews, mainly of contemporary jazz.
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Internet Broadway Database
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Directory from the University of Washington Music Library to links related to ethnomusicology, folk music and world music.
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An online magazine of music from around the world with an emphasis on local sounds.
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The two week festival was born in 1994 of a remarkable relationship between religious and cultural institutions. Each year more than 20 concerts are performed during two weeks in June
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Founded in 2006, this collective of musicians perform groundbreaking music from the late 20th century to the present. They perform in a variety of settings and regularly feature prominent guest artists. In September of each year they do a "Strange Beautiful Music" marathon.
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Research unit of Columbia College Chicago devoted to research, preservation, and dissemination of information about the history of black music on a global scale.
Historic American Sheet Music (Duke University)
A digital image database of 19th and early 20th Century American sheet music.
Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music (Johns Hopkins University)
Popular American music spanning the period 1780-1960
Library of Congress Presents... Music, Theater & Dance
Guide to special collections including Civil War sheet music, roots of country music, jazz & blues in film, rag, Sousa, and more.
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Archive of sheet music which ranges from 1890s to 1940s, encompassing blues, minstrel, rag and war.


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"The Gospel According to Mr. Allen" follows three addicts through Harlem, NY's most infamous rehab as they try to break the grip of drugs. Peter wants to stay out of jail. Michelle would like to get her children back. And Brett hopes for a record contract. But can the battle against poverty, hopelessness and addiction really be won?
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There's nothing like a good list. Shopping list, goal list, work task list. I'm obsessed, my walls are filled with goal lists, and lists of how to make those goals. Lists of things I need to learn to help me with those goals. The list of my lists goes on.
While I have slightly OCD tendencies with my lists, there are many other ways of organising your goals, tasks and ideas. There are a gazillion apps that are all great and work for some people. Personally I find physically writing out my tasks a really motivating thing. It means I can actually feel the thought go down my body, to my hand and then visually onto a piece of paper. It becomes tangible to me, something that is achievable and real. On my phone, lists are the things I forget.
So, how can I help you this month to achieve some of your goals? We're nearing the end of the first quarter and this is a really good moment to sit down with a cup of tea, a biscuit (or two) and just think back over the last two months.
Are you sitting down? I want you to think back to your work, what have you achieved in the last two months? Did you finish that night course or did you write the first chapter of your book? Maybe you made the decision to quite your job and look for something new. MAKE A LIST OF ALL THE THINGS YOU'VE ACHIEVED. Once you do this give your self a pat on the back. If, on the off chance you didn't achieve the things you wanted, don't give out to yourself. There are things we always miss, things that never get done and accepting that is perfectly ok. Currently I have three businesses on the go and I'm starting another one...there are things that get skipped over. For example, sorting out my receipts for February is low on my list right now. But it's ok.
See the link above? Yep the one that says 'I'll take the free planner', click on it and print it out if you can. While you have the last 2 months achievements in your head take the time now to write down a goal or task for each month.
And then below it, write out how you're going to accomplish it. For example...in March I'm going to sort out February's receipts. How will I do this? By putting aside the 10th and 11th March to do them. See? What I'm doing for myself is breaking everything down into small manageable goals. Goals that let me accomplish things. A bigger task for me this March is sending out my press release for my second collection of Created and Found. How am I going to achieve this? 13th is my day of writing the actual press release, Tom is going to help me edit it and then on the 14th and 15th I'll set aside 2 hours each day to sending it out to all the journos I know.
So, what are you waiting for?! Let's get you planning so that you can achieve those goals. If you need help, I'm here! Honestly, just send me an email. Or you can get in touch to do a 1-on-1 mentoring session with me. I really want to help you reach your dreams.


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I like this picture. There was a 360 view from here and I came back and stayed a second night. It's a bit trashed out and I can live with that.
You may have seen this before. Pintado Canyon. Carrot men 12 miles south of Rangely.
A horned toad. Drove right over him. Did know what it was and went back. He was good size. There will be a video up sometime at OTC and here as well.
In the town of Dinosaur. Where's Mama antelope?
I took a bunch of these and happy I came away with the few half decent ones that I did. Really different and I am tempted to go back to try again because these were so interesting and didn't do well at all.
This is not Mama.
Prairie dogs are no where close to being extinct
Taken at the cemetery in Meeker,CO.
This just happens to be the size gun my Dad used during WWII. 105MM This is in the cemetary in Meeker as well.


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There is a movie in theaters now "The Big Sick". Short summary brown man and white woman fall in love and deal with cultural conflict. I wasn't interested in seeing it as the previews made it seem awful and racist. However, while driving back from a road trip I got to hear part of an interview with the pseudo-autobiographical co-screenwriter Kumail Nanjiani. I felt connected to his story as he was talking about growing up the child of immigrants. Nanjiani spoke of how he hadn't given his parents enough credit in their evolving and understanding of his culture, different from theirs.
Then the interviewer Terry Gross, asked pseudo-autobiographical co-screenwriter Emily V. Gordon (spouse of Nanjiani) what her family thought of her being with Nanjiani. Gordon responded that her parents were used to her acts of rebellion they were just happy she found someone who was good to her.
I immediately cringed at Grdon's gaze of Nanjiani as one of her acts of rebellion and that dreadful phrase "good to her". Nanjiani then took over the conversation and spoke about how a "rebellious phase" was culturally very American but I was stuck on what Gordon had said.
I don't ever want to be someone's tool for rebellion. Which in terms of gender in hetero relationships, as a Latina I am not a tool for rebellion but I have experienced exoticisation, fetishization, for temporary fun, just as a man of color is used as the act of rebellion in temporary fun. I don't think Gordon thought of this with any maliciousness when she spoke of her family being accustomed to her rebellion. That is part of the privilege for a white woman, that her perspective can be the conflict of dating a brown man as a temporary taboo.
Moving on to the phrase "good to her"– I ignorantly thought this wasn't something that was regularly used as coded language but something that only I had experienced. I have been told before multiple times that phrase "I just hoped you would be with someone who is good to you", "I wish you were with someone who could provide for you better". The racism and sexism were there and what they really wanted to ask was "Why couldn't I just date someone who was white man who'd take care of a girl?" Recently, a Black man told me that he'd been with non-Black women who had been told "I really was hoping you'd be with someone who was better to you" I was dumbfounded at my naïvety at thinking other people never heard the same things I did. Again, I don't think this is what Gordon was getting at with saying acts of rebellion and as long as he's good to me, but her intent and the reality of how many of us experience interracial relationships as an attack on us and those we love–well both perspectives overlapped but not in understanding.
I wonder does Gordon spend her time worrying about Nanjiani when he flies that he will be harmed or arrested? Have people told Gordon that the person she loves isn't as good as any other white guy? Has she wondered what her presence says when she is next to him? What risks she puts him in by being with her? Hearing Gordon's perspective only affirmed my desire not to see this movie.


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Joe Lieberman is a much more moral man than I am. He, unlike me, is concerned about violence and its terrifying impact on children. Does this concern manifest itself in policy proposals to alleviate the poverty in inner cities that leads to horrific violence against American children? Not so much. How about supporting a withdrawal from the Iraq War, a conflict that is costing the lives of hundreds of Iraqis–children included–every week? Nope.
Instead, the brave Senator is attacking the most pressing cause of violence: video games. Along with the National Institute on Media and the Family, Senator Lieberman is grandstanding today on the issue of video game violence:
"These games are brutal, primitive," Sen. Joe Lieberman , D-Conn., said Wednesday.
"Pay attention to the games your kids, our kids, are playing," said Lieberman, who joined institute officials at a news conference. "It's really time to focus on the parents and urge parents to pay attention."
I'm exhausted by the repeated claims of the paternalistic left and moralistic right (both of which are embodied by the good Senator) that media is to blame for American violence. The internal logic is absurd: given claims of hundreds of thousands of exposures to media violence by each child, I've never understood why every American child hasn't attacked a school or killed a classmate. It's a simplistic, knee-jerk response that's no different than parents blaming rock and roll for sex in the 1950s
More importantly, though, non-controversial attacks on violent images in the media are just cover. Instead of root causes: violence, racism, structural inequity, we're fooled by showy condemnations of Grand Theft Auto, instead of thoughtfully examining the social conditions that lead to violence.
Maybe it's time for someone to develop a new video game: one in which the protagonist makes a real difference instead of deceiving us with nonsense.


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These drawings today are really spur of the moment, the sort of doodles I do on the cintiq when I take a break. With this tall, british, tennis playing girl from the late 30s(in my mind, anyway), I started drawing her right calf first, pulling it down to the ground, then drawing back up. Strange, but there you are.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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- theskylarker said...
Hi Jenny,
I never comment but wanted to say today how delighted I am to check back to your sketchbook and see your updates! Your style looks so effortless but I'm sure they take longer than a few squiggles ;) your blog gives me inspiration and just wanted to say hi as have been following your blog for a few years :)
Mwah, Christy
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Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins among NFL Week 3 underdogs.
The Vikings are unbeaten through their first two games of the season, but they will be hard-pressed to remain perfect in Week 3 as they visit the defending NFC champion Panthers (1–1) as seven-point road underdogs at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.
The Vikings are coming off a 17–14 win over the Packers as one-point home underdogs in Week 2's Sunday Night Football matchup but will take the field without Adrian Peterson, who will have surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his right knee.
The 31-year-old Peterson had rushed for just 50 yards on 31 carries (1.6 yards per carry) this season, but new quarterback Sam Bradford looked good in his debut against the Packers with 286 passing yards and two touchdowns, a promising sign for the offense going forward.
The Panthers routed the 49ers 46–27 in Week 2 behind a monster effort from quarterback Cam Newton, who totaled 353 yards and four touchdowns through the air and another 37 yards on the ground. Newton bounced back from a rough performance in a 21–20 road loss to the Broncos in the NFL season opener to help Carolina cover as a 12.5-point favorite.
The Panthers have won 14 games in a row at home, covering the spread in seven straight at Bank of America Stadium, according to the OddsShark NFL Database.
Elsewhere in the NFC, the Giants (2–0) are also undefeated through two weeks and will be hosting the winless Redskins (0–2) as consensus 4.5-point home chalk on Sunday afternoon.
The Giants have won their first two games by a combined four points against the Cowboys and the Saints, and will be facing a Washington team that is on the brink of a nightmare 0–3 start after winning the NFC East last season.
The road has not been kind to the Redskins dating back to 2013, as they have gone 4–18 straight up in their last 22 games away from home to go along with an 8–14 mark against the spread. However, they have won their last three road games both straight up and against the spread.
Thursday Night Football odds: Texans road favorites against Patriots
Going against the New England Patriots (2–0) as home underdogs versus the Houston Texans (2–0) might seem like a can't-win situation, with the Texans listed as a 2.5-point betting favorite at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.
But the Patriots would not be underdogs if quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo could start the Thursday Night Football matchup over rookie Jacoby Brissett.
Garoppolo's shoulder injury suffered last week has altered the odds of this game. Brissett simply does not have anywhere near the same amount of NFL experience as Garoppolo, who sat behind starter Tom Brady for two years before getting the nod because of Brady's four-game suspension for his role in the Deflategate scandal.
Garoppolo played great early on in a 31–24 home win over the Miami Dolphins before being forced to leave following a hit by linebacker Kiko Alonso in the second quarter.
New England has gone 10–1 against the spread in its last 11 games as a home underdog, according to the OddsShark NFL Database. And the team has also covered the number in five of the past six meetings with the Texans, who will look to stay perfect themselves behind quarterback Brock Osweiler.
A former starting signal-caller for the Denver Broncos, Osweiler handed the Pats their first loss a year ago when he replaced Peyton Manning.
Houston may not have many favorable betting trends, if any, against New England, but the big advantage the team does possess begins and ends with Osweiler. The Pats obviously cannot count on Brady to bail them out against the Texans, nor Garoppolo.
• Tom Brady trusts WR Julian Edelman as Patriots' backup QB
Instead, the pressure will be on Brissett to play his best and manage the game without turning the ball over, which is also exactly what the Broncos wanted from Osweiler.
Osweiler chose instead to sign with the Texans for $72 million over four years so he could be his own man and not have to fill the shoes of Manning. He will have the opportunity to hand New England its first loss for the second year in a row and will try to end a six-game non-cover skid for the team on Thursday night.
Meanwhile, the Patriots are 9–3 straight up in their last 12 games against teams with winning records and would love nothing more than to head into their fourth game without Brady at 3–0.


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The Daily Star - December 03, 2016
by Anindita Roy
Ajoy Roy, veteran leftist politician, passed away on October 17, 2016. He had actively taken part in movements opposing the British rule in the Indian sub-continent. He was also one of the organisers of Bangladesh's war of independence. Anindita Roy, his daughter, gives a glimpse into the life of the revolutionary soul.
Charaiveti, charaiveti (Oh travellers, march on!) is part of a Sanskrit hymn about the endless journey towards self-realisation. Charaiveti, charaiveti – these two words became the cardinal mantra for Baba's life. All his life he believed change is inevitable and we need to embrace it. Perhaps, this strong belief helped him to move on with his life with a resolve that was never deterred by the tribulations he encountered – the loss of his parents at an early age, the partition of India in 1947 and finally, the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, which led to a great crisis in the Communist Party of Bangladesh. Charaiveti, charaiveti – Baba marched on in his life through all these crises. The crisis after 1991 did not put any dent in his belief in Marxism, which he clearly mentioned in his last interview with Matiur Rahman (published in Pratichinta, July - September 2016). He never moved away from the fundamentals of the materialist conception of history. In the same interview he remarked "the application of the dialectical methods may not be the same in every society." Baba strongly believed in the law of unity and struggle of opposites. For him, the development of society through contradictions and struggle was not merely of pedantic denomination – he could see, feel and drench himself in the struggle. As a Marxist, he saw the fundamental contradiction in history as one between the development of the productive forces on the one hand and the existing social relations of production on the other. He was convinced that the present contradiction of socialised production and individual ownership of means of production should inevitably lead to socialised ownership – a pre-requisite for establishing an egalitarian society.
Ajoy Roy was born on 28 December 1928 at his maternal family home in Ishwargunj, Mymensingh district. He was the first born to his parents Dr. Pramatha Nath Roy and Kalyani Roy. His maternal family, especially his mother, had an immense influence in his life. His mother was his first contact with politics. Kalyani Roy, my grandmother, was influenced by the Swadeshi movement, which started to oppose the British decision to partition Bengal. Baba's maternal and paternal uncles were in prison in Deoli prison camp (Rajasthan, India). Several socialists and communists were detained in Deoli prison. Baba got involved with the left-leaning student federation in Benaras at an early age, when he was in school. After the demise of his parents he returned to Banagram, Kishoreganj with his young siblings. In 1946, he got admission in Haraganga College in Munshiganj and continued working with left-oriented student organisations. He was the joint secretary of the Student Federation in Dhaka district, when Munier Choudhury was the general secretary. In 1948, even before he got his degree, Baba was imprisoned. Thereafter, on several occasions, he was in prison for 15 years and was underground for about 12 years. He completed his M.A. in Economics from Dhaka University in 1964 – from prison. Ajoy Roy was a very bright student; he stood first in most of the exams for which he appeared. The intellectual environment in which he grew up provided him with the analytical ability to delve deep into topics he studied. His maternal grandfather had a library at home and I remember Baba saying that he saw the entire set of Encyclopedia Britannica in his grandfather's library. He was amazed by the intellectual sophistication and the capacity that people had in remote villages in Bangladesh at that time.
Ajoy Roy was part of the presidium of the Communist Party in Mymensingh district until 1973. Then he came to Dhaka and was a presidium member until he formally gave up his membership in1992.
I do not plan to write his biography here as this has already been shared after he left us on 17 October 2016 (some newspapers mentioned he passed away on 19 October 2016, which is incorrect). This is just an attempt to share some obscure moments, which are unique to him. Also, it is an attempt to clear my foggy mind and put words to my sense of loss. However, it would be good to take this opportunity to point out some misconceptions: Ajoy Roy's father, Dr. Pramatha Nath Roy, taught foreign languages at Benaras Hindu University, India. He was never a lawyer as some newspapers have reported.
Sitting: Anil Mukherjee (1st from L), Mani Singh (3rd from L), Md. Farhad (4th from L), Barin Dutta (5th from L). Standing: Nurul Islam Nahid (2nd from L), Saifuddin Ahmed Manik (3rd from L), Ajoy Roy (4th from L).
Baba had a remarkable talent of narrating historical anecdotes. His long-term memory was enviable. During our trip to his favourite city Varanasi, we went to visit the Sarnath Archeological Museum. I still remember the way he explained the differences in art and architecture between the Mauryan, the Kushana and the Gupta periods. During the Gupta period the classical phase of Indian art began. He talked about Baburnama with the same ease when I told him about my visit to Babur's tomb in Kabul, Afghanistan. It was Baba who first told me about Vidyadhar Bhattacharya - the chief architect and city planner of Jaipur - when I visited the Pink City. From him I heard the stories of the Sepoy Mutiny during my Lucknow visit and the stories of resilient Vietnamese during the war when I went to Vietnam for my work. His unique style, captivating narration and, most importantly, the perspective in which he placed these stories left an indelible mark on me.
Baba's friends, colleagues and followers elaborated a lot on his academic, political and intellectual life. It would not be wrong to say that his friends and colleagues know more about his political engagements than we, his children, do. I am not sure why Baba hardly shared his political struggle with us, especially with me, and more so after 1991. It could be that I was too young to understand what he was going through. Also, by then I was away from home, in Santiniketan, for my schooling. It is now that I understand how painful it must have been to experience such a blow. Amidst all these crises, I never saw my father losing his calm and gentle demeanour. His never-ending positivism helped him to move forward and try something new. The result of this effort was establishment of the Sammilito Samajik Andolon and the Samprodayik – Jongibaad Birodhi Mancha. He strongly believed it would be suicidal for Bangladesh to give up secularism and fundamentalism cannot be countered without the participation of masses. The fight against the growing trend and acceleration of fundamentalism cannot be carried out by alienating the general people. He strived to create a platform for a social movement to include people from all walks of life in Bangladesh. He worked relentlessly to achieve that and worked behind the scenes, away from the limelight. He was above mindless materialism and self-promotion, which is now widespread in all spheres of our lives.
I noted a tremendous shift in Baba's way of thinking during the last 15 years. Perhaps, he was always like this and I did not have the time and capacity to understand the depth of his intellect. Since I spent my formative years in Santiniketan, I grew up believing Communists did not understand Tagore at all. I argued with Baba with my juvenile vigour that he was a Communist and so he did not accept Tagore. In an immature way, I told him that Stalin did not allow the publication of Tagore's interview because of his critical assessment of the Communist system. Little did I understand how wrong I was; Tagore never believed in an exclusive political interest and perhaps, Baba's effort behind the Sammilita Samajik Andolon stemmed from that. The other change I noted was his yearning to connect with nature. The routine morning walk around Dhanmondi Lake was partly for health reasons and partly to enjoy whatever nature was available amidst a concrete jungle. This year in January we went to Kolkata. He found the concrete around him suffocating. He wanted to leave Kolkata as soon as possible to breathe some fresh air. He did not share this information with me at that time; I came to know about this through his diary. Maybe his longing for closeness with nature made him decide to go back to his village where he is now sleeping under an open sky. Baba, can you breathe now? Can you see the stars clearly? There is no city light to reduce the visibility of the stars. He has gone back to his roots.
I hardly experienced Baba going through depression. His five-month long illness made him depressed, sometimes. Still, he did not give up fighting because giving up was not in his DNA. He had a factory in his body and in his mind, where positive energy and the strength to fight were produced. At some point, he decided he did not want to fight the inevitable anymore. He chose his time to leave. Before going, he left clear instructions for us. The tubes in his body took away his dignity and maybe, that was more painful for him than the actual physical pain. He did not want us to see him in this condition anymore. So, he took permission from my brother and left in peace. I wish Baba could see the love and respect he received from people from all walks of life.
Baba, you cannot fathom how happy and proud people from your village were to have you back in Banagram, Kishoreganj. You won Baba, you won the hearts and the love of the people of your village, of your country. You wanted to be part of the soil of your village and everyone ensured that you remain with your soil. With this you established a deeper connection for us, with your village. Was this your way of helping us to find our roots? You won Baba, and the winner takes it all. I still cannot believe I do not have the space anymore where I was accepted unconditionally and without any judgment. We had mutual trust and dependence. Now, I need to learn to live in this world without your guidance.
Baba fell sick in May this year and a few days before he had the fever attack, he recited these few lines during one of our weekly telephone calls.
"We look before and after,
And pine for what is not;
Our sincerest laughter,
With some pain is fraught;
Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought." (P.B. Shelley)
What a life Baba! Wait for me, I hope to see you at the end of the rainbow.
The writer, daughter of Ajoy Roy, is a Public Health Specialist, working with an international organisation in Geneva, Switzerland.