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*This is a review of a loaned product unit from Samsung Malaysia*
NOTE : Brace yourself for another length review. If you're not into reading this, scroll all the way to the bottom "Conclusion" part of this post to view my YouTube review conclusion of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.
It's exactly a month now since the availability of Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in Malaysia. Those die-hard supporters among you would have already bought the device and is happily using it now.
For those still undecided, no doubt you would like the wait-and-see approach, read more about the smartphone(s), ask around other owners for their opinions, browse online for reviews and comparisons, wait for the lengthy WinnieKepala.com review?? *wink*
See Also : Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Now On Sale in Malaysia
If you're stalking me on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), you'd know that I got my hands on one of this flagship from Samsung. I specifically asked for the Samsung GALAXY S6 edge – the one with the curved screen. Because I think, if you're gonna buy the new S6, you might as well buy the one with the curved screen, right?
In case you didn't know, the S6 and S6 edge have almost identical specs. The only difference, is that the S6 edge has dual edge curved screen (design wise) which has additional functions, and costs more than the other.
As a refresher, here's a quick specs overview of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge :-
- 5.1" dual edge Quad HD Super AMOLED display (2560 x 1440)
- 2.1 GHz octa-core processor
- 32 / 64 GB internal storage (no expandable microSD) + 3 GB RAM
- Upgraded to Android 5.0 "Lollipop" OS (with Samsung TouchWiz UI)
- 16 megapixel (UHD 4K video recording) rear camera; 5 megapixel front facing camera
- 7 mm thin, weighing only 132 grams
- 2,600 mAH non-removable battery (up to 18 hours 3G talktime)
- Connectivity : 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+ nano SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, Fingerprint scanner, Heart Rate Monitor
- Available in 4 colours : White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Green Emerald
For more information and specifications, check out the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Malaysian product page HERE.
I spent a good 2 weeks with the S6 edge, using it as my primary day-to-day device, testing its usage as a normal user would. Now I'm happy to report back this lengthy (what other kind are there with me, right?) user review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.
Hardware & Build Quality
The white cardboard sleeve on white cardboard box is a departure from the previous wood grain packaging in the Galaxy S5 before this. Everything is cleaner, simpler and designed to be more premium than before. Inside, you get the S6 edge device, 3-pin power adapter with Fast Charging (which has an interesting folded top pin for portable storage), USB to microUSB cable, micro SIM pin, user manual and warranties.
As highlighted, Samsung listened to all the complains of ttheir Galaxy S series being plasticky and cheap. This time, for real, it's made with glass front and back, just like with the Sony Xperia Z series.
See Also : Sony Xperia Z2 User Review
Samsung wants to wow you this time with their much improved build material and design. On top of the glass front and back, the sides are metal all around. Housing the usual ports and buttons – like micro SIM slot at the top, Power On/Off button at the right thumb-accesible height on the right, volume rocker on the left and speaker grill, micro USB charging port and 3.5 mm headphone jack at the bottom.
Yes, it has been pointed out numerous times that there's a bit of a copycat design element here. The bottom of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (bottom) is very similar to the iPhone 6 (top). Although minor design flaw have also been pointed out – the S6 edge micro USB port doesn't quite align vertically with the speaker grill and headphone jack next to it. Nevertheless, I do see the resemblance here. If you're not paying attention, and you have both these devices on the table side-by-side, it's quite easy to accidentally pick up the wrong phone.
Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Samsung. Like you're not in enough courtroom trouble with Apple already.
The S6 edge has a nice 5.1" dual edge Quad HD Super AMOLED display, with a 2560 x 1440 resolution screen that displays amazing quality images. Like you'd expect any less. Samsung has consistently given us great display tech, and this time, we see a gorgeous screen again. As with precious generation Galaxy S series, the S6 edge has a singular physical "Home" button in the bottom middle of the phone, with 2 capacitive soft buttons for "Multi-tasking" on the left, and "Back" button on the right.
This "Home" button also doubles as a Fingerprint Scanner, similar to iPhone 6 can be configured to scan yoru fingerprint to unlock your device. It's prompted when you setup your device at the beginning. In my tests, once configured, in my multiple tries at different angles of my thumb, the Fingerprint Scanner worked really well in recognising my prints to unlock. Good job!
From a hardware perspective, I applaud Samsung for making this a really beautiful phone – design wise, build quality and material.
The 5.1″ screen is actually, in my opinion, a good sized phone. In a market filled with oversized devices and phablets, I still prefer my day-to-day smartphone to fit comfortably in my hand, for single or two thumb typing. Something that's sleek and fits without being too bulky, good grip and gorgeous.
I think Samsung did well here with the new design for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. If they keep this up, future iterations might look a lot more appealing now.
Software & Usability
During my review, I was thankful to receive an OTA (Over-The-Air) prompt to update the S6 edge to the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. It still has Samsung TouchWiz UI on top, which makes the phone a lot more usable for first time Android users along with other Samsung add-ons.
The Homescreen is very much like the previous Samsung Galaxy series Android smartphones' User Interface (UI). The TouchWiz skin is familiar here, with lots of flowy, nature inspired blues. Swipe down to reveal Notification Shade, allows customisation of shoortcut toggles (and there's a lot of them), App Drawer (grid of dots on homescreen) shows all apps, Multi-tasking view is at a click of the soft, capacitive button (swipe sideways to close running apps).
See Also : Samsung GALAXY S5 User Review
While I have to say, the pre-installed apps (aka Bloatware) are always present with ALL smartphones these days, Samsung did try their best to minimise the annoyance with the S6 edge. Yes, there are handy and good stuff – like when you swipe all the way to the left on the Homescreen will reveal Flipboard (news reading app Samsung partnered with).
Plus, instead of their partnership with Dropbox in the past, this time S6 edge comes with FREE 100 GB of Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage. While I'd prefer to add to my go-to Dropbox cloud storage capacity, 100 GB OneDrive is a lot to offer and it's interesting to see Samsung in bed with Microsoft instead.
Galaxy App (Samsung's own App Store) is redundant, as usual, in my opinion, since most people use Google Play Store anyways. But Galaxy Life is their lifestyle membership club kinda deal. You get cool, location specific deals with local shops, retailers, F&B outlets and more. Do activate this and check it often, you do get great deals to redeem here sometimes. 🙂 I hope Samsung Malaysia keep this going.
Right next to the rear camera, you see the LED flash with a Heart Rate Monitor.
Tie this with the pre-installed S Health app, which helps you monitor and track your fitness activities and health. Place your finger on the Heart Rate Monitor to measure your heart rate, input and track your runs or number of steps you took that day and more.
See Also : Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear Fit User Review
Motions and Gestures like Direct Call (lift the phone to your ear to automatically make / answer calls), Smart Alert (auto vibrate for notification when phone is in hand), Mute (flip phone down to mute) and Palm Swipe to Capture (do screenshots by just swiping your hand over the sensor at the top). They're all enabled by default, which can be easily forgotten if it's not a feature you use often. In my case, it's very very rarely used.
Side note : Taking screenshots by pressing the Power On/Off button and Home button simultaneously wasn't as easy as with previous Samsung smartphones. Many a times, it took multiple tries and longer press to capture screenshots for this review. Whatever you did different, Samsung, I don't like it. 😦
One thing I liked from the Samsung Galaxy Note series was the Multi-Window capability. With the S6 edge, you just swipe in diagonally from the top left of the screen and it automatically shrinks the current app to a mini window. You can activate multi-window with 2 apps side-by-side (more like top-and-bottom) and this is handy when you're referring to something in one app, while messaging someone about it in another app. I like this multi-window function, even in a small 5.1″ screen of the S6 edge.
What's Special About The Curved Edges?
The biggest selling point of the S6 edge, compared to the other flagship of Samsung Galaxy S6, is the dual edge curved screen. Which means both the sides of the smartphone screen is curved.
The first thing to point out is the aesthetic beauty of a curved screen on a smartphone. Samsung tried this with their Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (I didn't get to review this, unfortunately) which features additional, non-intrusive notifications and alerts. I thought it was nicely done then, and as with most people, were hoping to see more features coming from Samsung's curved screens on smartphones.
So, now we have it with the S6 edge flagship. So, what features are built in the curved screen?
Right in the Settings menu, you find the settings for the Edge Screen. Here you can see what you can do with the curved screen of the S6 edge. Although, I find it odd that there's no on-screen tutorial right at the beginning when you setup the device the first time. Oh well.
As you see, I can pretty much sum up the 4 key features built specifically for the curved screen:-
- People Edge – set up to 5 speed dials and customise their corresponding colours. Swipe in from top right (in Homescreen) and you can do one-click to call / message these Top 5 contacts. A new way of speed dial, I suppose
- Edge Lighting – an extension of People Edge. When your phone is flipped face down, when any of these 5 speed dials calls / messages you, you'll see a glowing light at the edge corresponding to the colours you assigned for each contact
- Info Screen – Setup a scrolling ticker of info when your screen is on standby. Fom notifications and alerts, news stories, Twitter feeds and more
- Night Clock – Set based on the time band you customise, you'll see a faint, grayscale clock on the edge. Handy for when your phone serves as a clock at night, and you wake up in the middle just to glance at the time without turning the screen on.
For now, these are the only use for the much hyped dual edge curved screen – whcih are gimmicky at best. Other than the fact that curved screens is nice design-wise and a bit of a head turner and conversation starter.
To be honest, in my opinion, these are not great features. Thing is, for this design and minor feature, the S6 edge costs RM 500 more than the usual candybar S6. Not really worth that additional price tag, in my opinion.
Camera & Image Quality
The S6 edge houses a 16 megapixel rear camera that captures UHD 4K video recording, with a 5 megapixel front facing camera.
In Samsung's Galaxy S series smartphones, considering it's their flagship phone, I have not been disappointed with the image quality of the pictures. A lot of features, enhancements and technology is placed in the camera functionality and this time is no exception.
The best part, in my opinion, is the way Samsung has cleaned up the interface. In the past, you see all the funky modes and screen selections in a carousel toggle when you click "Mode". This time round, it's all hidden another layer in the Settings menu. Which I find it to be better, cleaner and less confusing for the average user. Also, a few modes are on by default, like HDR and Beauty mode to clear up skintone for portrait shots. Good job.
There are Selective Focus option to allow you to take pro-like bokeh images with blurred background, Panorama mode for gorgeous landscapes, and even a new Virtual Shot to take 360 perspective shots of an object. Which unfortunately I didn't get to try.
I like the way Selfie mode is also cleaned up and improved. I take moderate amount of selfies. My usual annoyance is getting the right grip of the phone on one hand and tapping on the on-screen button without producing a shaky image. Which is why I'm usually a fan of dedicated, physical camera shutter button.
While we don't have that with the S6 edge, Samsung added the capability to allow you to take selfies with other modes – swiping your finger over the Heart Rate Monitor next to the rear camera to snap (I like this), using Voice Command (say "Take Picture" or some other keywords) to snap a picture. Smile Detection to snap a picture (usually found in Digital Compact Cameras). I like all these, albeit minor, but truly handy additions.
As usual, I was impressed with the image quality from the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.
Here are some sample images, not resized or edited in any way. So, click to view original, enlarged version:-
Or view on Google+ Photos, full album HERE.
As you can see, bright daylight images are awesome, as expected. Even front facing camera selfies do a good job. Beauty mode is permanently on, making my skin looks so smooth and glowing in self portraits. Images in low light is good – better than I expected, really, comparatively to other smartphones I have used. Even in low light, with the flash on, it wasn't too harsh to wash out the subject, it was nicely balanced and looked good still.
As for Macro shots, I wasn't too impressed though. Maybe it's my dog who's moving around a lot, but it didn't really capture the fine details of his janggut fur, as I'd like.
Food porn images are always good, which I'm guilty of snapping a lot of such images. I'm always a fan of cameras that make the food look drool-worthy. Thumbs up, Samsung!
Battery Life
The S6 edge houses a 2,600 mAH non-removable battery. No doubt to keep the device slim, as they always say.
This is a rather small capacity, in my opinion, for a flagship of today, when other mmanufacturers are packing batteries above 3,000 mAh. And it's a non-removable one this time round, too. The very first for a flagship for Samsung.
While this is a battery with many first for Samsung, it's also one that they've introduced Fast Charging capabilities. Biggest complain for most smartphone user, is to have a bigger battery capacity built in to their smartphones, because unfortunately, with the improvements of smartphones, battery tech seems to be developing way too slowly.
With Samsung's new Fast Charging feature, they can't seem to shout about it enough. I dunno whether it's built into the phone, they did some innovation with the battery pack itself, or it's in the external accessories like the 33-pin adapter charger or the micro USB cable, but hey – it works amazingly well to charge the S6 edge really fast!
The battery life on the S6 edge is decent. Not great, but decent. In heavy usage, and I mean, really non-stop checking my phone every few minutes, I get <8 hours of use.
In light usage, just some browsing, some messaging, not much calls, I can squeeze over 1.5 days of battery life with the S6 edge, Which is impressive enough for me to successfully replicate this a couple of times in my review.
In moderate, average usage, you can get a good 12 – 16 hours of use with the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, before you have to plug it in soon.
But fret not, you don't have to be a slave to the wall plug to get your S6 edge recharged when it's on low-batt. It seriously takes only a 15-20 mins of charge and you're good to 40% battery or so to last you the rest of the night. How does Samsung do this? Amazing!
I am very impressed with the Fast Charging capability of the S6 edge. This magic should exist in all smartphones today… like now!!!
The other downside in my review on the battery life, is OVERHEATING.
I don't know if it's specific to my review unit, but in my heavy usage tests, when I'm browsing non-stop, or having a really long messaging chat with a friend on WhatsApp or FB Messenger, the phone gets unusually hot. A couple of times, I wasn't even using it excessively and it heats up. So hot, that I got others around me to double confirm the heat, that I'm not imagining it. So hot, that I worry that there could be some misbehhaving rogue app burning my battery, I kill all running app, and to be safe, restart my phone.
This happened quite regularly in my 2 weeks review, the sudden overheating of the battery, which troubles me. A LOT.
Most of the time, I really wasn't using any battery draining function or app. Or using it a lot. The battery heats up so much, that sometimes it even refused to open certain app. For eg, it wouldn't let me swap over to the front facing camera, stating to try again as the battery is overheating. Ya think? And your heating up and won't let me take a selfie? *sulk*
Pricing & Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S6 (candybar) and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (curved screen) is already ON SALE IN MALAYSIA since 17 April 2015, through a major Consumer Launch event with ourr national hero, Dato Lee Chong Wei. Read my coverage here.
Specifically to this review, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is on sale for a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of RM 3,099 (32 GB) or RM 3,599 (64 GB).
If you're looking to get your hand on a Telco subsidized device, check out the mobile telco plans:-
- Maxis plan with device from RM 1,999 + monthly fee from RM 158 / month HERE (Emerald Green available exclusively to Maxis)
- Celcom plan with device from RM 1,488 + monthly fee from RM 85 / month HERE
- DiGi plan with device from RM 1,739 + monthly fee from RM 48 / month HERE
- U Mobile plan with device from RM 1,690 + monthly fee from RM 65 / month HERE
I thoroughly enjoyed my time reviewing the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. There's much to like about this 2015 flagship from the top South Korean manufacturer. The flagship packed a much better design and build quality than ever before, with a cleaner User Interface and improvements all around. The world's first dual edge curved screen is a head turner, for sure, but I can't say that it's something that I would happily plonk extra moolah for.
In case this lengthy review was too much for you to read, check out this quick video below, summarizing my review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. Including my Top 3 Likes and Dislikes on the S6 edge.
Note : For some reason, the video is not embedding properly on the blogpost. Meanwhile, click HERE to view the video.
In conclusion…
If you're a fan of Samsung smartphones, you will not be disappointed with this year's flagship. It has much improvement and is the best they have produced yet.
For my money, I would advise you to get the standard Samsung Galaxy S6 instead (RRP of RM 2,599 for the 32 GB version), which is a more acceptable price tag. If money is no issue for you, and you like having yourself a unique phone, then be my guest, go buy this Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. It is a beautifully designed smartphone.
For more information, visit Samsung Malaysia website at http://www.samsung.com/my/ or *LIKE* the Samsung Mobile Malaysia Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/samsungmobilemalaysia


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So, what should you do at this point?
- Make sure you have at least two, independent, sources for tornado warnings. I recommend the AccuWeather smartphone app and WeatherCall. They will give you the warnings for your home (or other selected location) with a few false alarms as possible.
- Have a system for your children and infirm friends and relatives to get the warning quickly and get to shelter in seconds.
- If infirm people need help getting sheltered, go pick them up before thunderstorms approach. Do NOT try to get to them after a tornado warning is issued.
- Make sure your phone and laptop are fully charged.
- Won't hurt to make sure you have some extra cast and a full fuel tank for your car.
- Make sure your generator is full of fuel and working properly.
Reminder: I provide real-time storm information -- based on good science and without hype -- on Twitter @usweatherexpert .
Of course, I will update this blog on today's tornado threat later today and on tomorrow's threat tomorrow morning.

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Yoga for Weight Loss
Yoga for Weight Loss
We all know the physical and mental benefits of yoga. On this occasion to bring you some exercises also help you lose a few pounds more you have.
Breathing breaths yoga
The kapalabhati is one of the best breathing exercises to lose weight; This involves making short, sharp breaths, and long, slow breaths. First contracts the diaphragm with a quick movement to push all the air out of your lungs. Then relax the muscles of the abdomen to allow air slowly into your lungs. Do 15 to 30 repetitions.
Yoga for legs Hips and thighs
Stand with feet together and inhale and raise your arms, then exhale and bend forward from the hips and bring your hands to the floor. Again inhale and exhale but stepping with the right leg back as thrust and then with the left leg.
Yoga for arms
Lie face down on a mat. Flex your arms slightly separating you from the ground. Remember to keep your back straight, your toes and the palms of your hands are your points of support. Exhale and lean on your elbows and hold the position for a few seconds.
Yoga for abdominal
Sit with your knees bent, feet on the floor, hands on thighs. The torso has to be straight and your head in line with the body, lean back to 45°, lift the foot making sure that they are straight to the floor. Inhale and extend your arms and legs together, inhaling and exhaling as you follow the torso and legs have to form v broader exhale again and again raises the torso and legs.
Yoga for oblicuos
Place your feet together and arms at the sides; without losing balance places the sole of your left foot into the right thigh and the palms to chest height. Breathe and stretch your arms up. Repeated 3 to 5 times on each side.
Yoga for back
Lie face down with your legs and feet together and stretched, put your hands on the floor to the armpit, fingers pointing forward. Forearms perpendicular to the floor, next to the sides. Forehead on the floor. Inhaling, slide the nose to the ground, then the chin, reaching as far as possible, until you feel a slight pressure on the neck. Follow raising his head and chest, using only the strength of the back. Finally, slide the chin backwards to support the nose on the ground and finally the front. Repeat 3 times.
Yoga accelerate metabolism
Lie face down with your hands at your sides, palms up. Bend your knees and try to take ankles with your hands, not your foot, keeping distance between the feet and hips and separated from the shoulders. Keep thirty seconds repeated three times.
Yoga for all body Arms, abdomen and legs
Side and aligning the body from head to toe, hold the position supporting the palms and feet on the floor. The opposite hand is raised by extending the arm up the trunk, as if to reach heaven. Hold 30 seconds on each side.
Practice these positions and take advantage of everything it offers yoga. Remember it is one of the best exercises for maintaining healthy body and spirit.


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Physicians Formula Bronzer Collection for Spring 2015
The Physicians Formula Bronzer Collection for Spring 2015 introduces us to Physicians Formula City Glow Daily Defense Bronzer and Physicians Formula Bronzer Booster 2 in 1 Glow Boosting Bronzer + Highlighter.
Take a look!
Physicians Formula always does a great bronzer collection around the Spring season!
This year, they have two new bronzers launching at drugstores now the first of which is the new City Glow Daily Defense Bronzer that's available in two shade selections. This is a golden tan shade with a city scape decorating the powder and it's formulated with an SPF 30. The second bronzer is Bronzer Booster 2 in 1 Glow Boosting Bronzer + Highlighter which is also available in two shades. This is a 2 in 1 formula that's a deep golden tan shade. The powder is split in the pan so that you can use the "sun" portion to highlight and use the base shade to contour, shade, and sculpt your face.
Each bronzer also has a $5 instant coupon that can be used at check out! I believe they are $8.99 each at Harmons so combining the coupon knocks them down to a very reasonable $3.99 each. Unfortunately, at CVS, Walgreens, etc they'll likely be marked at $12.99-$14.99 each!
If you're a bronzer fan I'm sure this new Physicians Formula Bronzer Collection for Spring 2015 is exciting!


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I recently joined Untapped Cities, as some friends and I wanted to do one of their events. We figured for $10 a month, we'd try it out.
Through them, I attended a tour and vodka tasting at Our/New York, which opened in May. This small-batch, micro-distillery Manhattan's first since Prohibition. It is part of Pernod Ricard, the French-based wine and spirits company. Before the tour, we tried their too sweet for me Excelsior '64 cocktail made from their vodka, lavender, elderflower and sparkling wine.
I was happier with the straight vodka we tried after learning how it was made. OUR/New York is not only a distillery, it's also a bar where you can actually purchase their vodka (~$23/375 liter). Unlike other bars, this bar is also a distillery, classified as a farm, so they can sell their product.
No report on the food, as we didn't get to sample any.
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IDC Predicts Global Internet Economy Will Approach One Trillion Dollars By 2002
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 16, 1998–The Internet Economy now totals $200 billion worldwide and by 2002 will total upwards of $950 billion, International Data Corporation announced yesterday at the opening day of its Internet Executive Forum here. "This is larger than the current economy of Greece or Portugal," said John Gantz, IDC senior vice president and conference co-chairman during the Forum's opening remarks. Day one of the two-day conference focused on the impact on both the users and the architects of the Internet Economy.
IDC research indicates the biggest inhibitors to growth have been bandwidth and security. As a result of projected bandwidth complications, Dr. Robert M. Metcalfe, vice president of technology, International Data Group and Forum speaker, proposed the "pay as we go" model. "We need to charge for bandwidth to deter waste and drive revenues," Metcalfe said. "If food, transportation and electricity are metered, why not the Internet?"
However, users would not shoulder the burden according to Metcalfe's "pay as we go model". Advertisers would be billed for downloads and the government would subsidize those end users who could not afford to pay an Internet access fee.
While the fee structure of the Internet may change as a result of significant growth in the Internet Economy, the importance of customer relationships may not, according to Dr. Jeffrey Rayport, associate professor of business administration, Harvard Business School and another Forum speaker. "Everything we do on the Web is a service interface," Rayport said. "This notion of relationships is one that traditional businesses know a lot about but now must be thought about in terms of the Web."
The following topics were also discussed during day one of IDC's Internet Executive Forum:
"Surviving Cyber Competition"– presented by Jason Olim, CEO of CDNow.
"New E-Channel" — Mark Lorimer, president & COO of Auto-By-Tel; Chris Nemeith, VP of sales & marketing at The New York Times Electronic Media; John Samuel, director, distributing planning of American Airlines.
"The Emerging Interactive Division: A New Company Model" –Robert Langer, director of Dell Online; Stephen J. Killeen of Fidelity Interactive; and Michael Pusateric, VP, interactive sales at Marriott International.
About IDC
Headquartered in Framingham, Mass., International Data Corporation provides IT market research and consulting to more than 3,900 high-technology customers around the world. With a global network of 375 analysts in more than 40 countries, IDC is the industry's most comprehensive resource on worldwide IT markets, products, vendors, and geographies.
IDC/LINK, an IDC subsidiary, researches and analyzes the home computing market, leading-edge technologies in telecommunications and new media, and the convergence of computing and consumer electronics.
IDC's World Wide Web site (http://www.idc.com) contains additional company information and recent news releases, and offers full-text searching of recent research.
IDC is a division of International Data Group, the world's leading IT media, research and exposition company.
All product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.


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Cardyn Brooks reviews two new books by writers of colour that explore blueprints for revolution
The Day of the Orphan by Dr. Nat Tanoh
Acorn Independent Press 25 May 2018
contemporary (ca. 2004) YA fiction
At a time when the world has just been revisiting the struggles and triumphs of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. fifty years after his assassination and the international community currently struggles to deliver an effectively appropriate response to Pres. Assad's unacceptable treatment of the Syrian people, The Day of the Orphan reads as particularly relevant.
With character names like Com and Money, and a military installation called Fort Id staffed with Zombie (instead of puppet or martinet) troops, this often allegorical tale of Saga, his family, friends, classmates, and nation shares similarities with The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. In the fictional African nation of Zimgania the author draws parallels between President-for-Life-Until-Further-Notice Brewman "the Brute" and Cuba's Castro, Cambodia's Pol Pot, and Orwell's 1984. Associations with the rise of the Third Reich and McCarthyism are also clear. In fact, except for one character's remark about Nigerian author Chinua Achibe, the pop culture references are all Western, which reinforces the sentiment in this passage from page 203:
To internationalise our struggle is to attract more sympathisers to out cause, while attracting more outside opposition to this brute of a president who has usurped power!
The Day of the Orphan interweaves themes of civil rights violations, political tyranny, government corruption, and religious persecution with Saga's journey from boyhood into manhood. Each step forward is influenced by internal and external demands and expectations about being a good son, brother, and wise man as the leader of the Orphan Society. Contrary to the group's name there are many dedicated parents and adult advisors who are able and willing to support the Orphans. It is debate about exactly how and when to move forward that generates the most friction between the younger and older generations. Their non-violent versus defensive violence and/or preemptive strikes philosophies echo Rev. King's approach versus Stokely Carmichael/Kwame Ture's Black Panther strategies in the previous generation. Just like real life, working out the execution details of revolutionary change noticeably slows the tempo of the action.
Quandaries about gender roles and identity are embodied in a range of characters across the spectrum of conventional male to female expectations where Saga, Zara, and others alternately, sometimes simultaneously, conform and defy their labels assigned according to age, social class, and gender. An assortment of girls and women employ a variety of tactics to hold the boys and men in The Day of the Orphan accountable for their actions.
Although set during a time only three years after the terrorist attacks on the U.S. in September 2001 there is a sense of present-day relevance with the Orphans' "Enough is Enough" mantra and the demands of young people around the world with their March for Our Lives movement.
Overall there is an upbeat tone of affectionate exasperation to the narrative summed up in the characters' use of the phrase TIA, which means "This is Africa." It's a cross-cultural translation of a Gallic shrug.
[Sidebar thoughts: Is the Ghanaian author's usage of the terms "African" and "Third World" by his Zimganian characters an allowance for "mainstream" readers? My (limited) understanding is that most citizens of African nations identify with their specific country rather than the continent similar to the way that Mexican, Canadian, and U.S. citizens don't typically refer to themselves as North Americans. The author's bio says he was raised with his family in exile in England, which may be a contributing factor to those language choices, or maybe it's simply incidental usage of common parlance.]
Outside the XY, Queer, Black and Brown Masculinity, A Bklyn Boihood Anthology edited by Morgan Mann Willis
Magnus Books, an imprint of Riverdale Avenue Books
contemporary QUILTBAG multicultural non-fiction August 2016*
This assortment of essays, poems, letters to loved ones, younger selves, and unknown seekers of self along with a one-act play addresses the concepts of gender identity, non-binary masculinity and femininity with very personal, intellectual, heartfelt explorations from contributors across the QUILTBAG diaspora—referred to as the diaspora of masculinity in queer and trans bois of color in the "About the Authors" section. From Haiti to Mexico, Ecuador to Australia. England to Atlanta, Georgia and New York City, New York in the U.S., these emotionally intimate queries in to the human condition span the globe. The scope of the topics is sorted into these six categories: Memory, Mirrors, Sex, Movement, Mother/Earth, Healing.
The Editor's Note from Morgan Mann Willis includes the following statement, which also works as a declaration of intent, "Masculinity is not the thread that connects our work… this collection is sewn together by the struggle and progress of simply being alive." On that point the multifaceted complexity of each black and brown author's lived experiences and discerning observations resonate as authentically representative of a breadth and depth of diversity that's often excluded in mainstream public discussions about everyday human rights violations of people whose identities have been marginalized by society.
In "Victoria Carmen White" by Parker T [sic] Hurley the narrator says, "I knew that there would never be a box that would fully encapsulate who I am." Throughout Outside the XY that refusal to be contained within the narrow parameters of binary gender identity labels seems to be a source of each author's strength, turmoil, and vulnerability.
There are many themes, ideas, and conundrums to excavate. Self-care, safe spaces, and love of oneself recur throughout the anthology. New-to-me terms like cis-tem, womyn, stud (NOT the same meaning as the way Sandy from Grease says it), Masculine of Center, Masculine-Identified Lesbian, tom, macha, Muxe, and AGs (NOT attorneys general) have added titles by Riki Wilchins and others to my TBR list. The poignant longing for recognition in "Tobacco" by D'Lo resonates in similar emotional intensity to "I, Too" by Langston Hughes, while the self-deprecating humor of Taylor Johnson's TSA experience in "Masculinity as Phantasmagoria" is reminiscent of vintage "It's Pat" sketches from Saturday Night Live years ago.
Fabian Romero offers provocative supposition in "Two Spirit and Gender Spirituality" that "For this reason I [F.R.] believe gender binary is a form of settler colonialism and deeply connected to white supremacy." This idea is worth deeper study to me as a person who sees limiting gender labels being effectively used as tools of disenfranchisement. With ancient Greek and Roman society and literature in mind it's going to require more investigation for me to make the leap to gender binary as inherently Anglo, but the author diligently sets out the merits of the argument.
Two passages sum up the ultimately compassionate, pragmatic, and optimistic revelatory vibe of this anthology. First, from "Low Visibility" by Bani Amor, "…gender rebels catch hell around the globe." Second, from Kai M. Green on page 180, "We need to build relationships between men and women that allow space for both [all?] parties to grow."
[The profanity is organic to the content and occurs with the most frequency in the Sex section, the f-word predominantly. Natch.]
*My 7-inch tablet plus not wearing my glasses when choosing this title equals not realizing it was published in August 2016, not 2018, until I was already enthusiastic about reading it.
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The above tips will help you while choosing proper staff to carry out sanitizing procedures. Additionally, make sure to know all your options in order to choose the one that is the best for you and the most productive out of all.
If you have a workplace that you maintain or any building at all, you might need to hire some professional to help you make the place dirt free. There are various companies providing the same services at various prices. The prices may vary according to the number of years of experience in the field, reputation of the company and the profiles of their employees. Before hiring the very first set of professionals you come across it is essential that you look at the prices of a few companies. These companies usually have own websites, where you can check for further details on their work. A few things need to be checked while selecting such a company to work for you.
Check on their good name
A good cleansing company will have a good name for the work they do. They will be known to many people rather than being a new name. These companies usually tend to offer office cleaning services at a mass rate to various organizations that belong to different industries. The good name will assure you that these people are good enough for you to hire.
Being organized
Being organized is an essential quality that you should look for in such a company. See how many employees they allocate for one task. This will show how they are with planning. Further, they will know how to divide the assigned work according to work specialization.
They will be punctual
They will be well-known for working on time. Whether it is reporting to work or starting and finishing the tasks assigned, they will do it on time. This has to be mentioned in the contract as well.
The efficiency is important
Good commercial cleaning contractors will be known for their efficiency. They will not waste their time at a place. They will try their best to work productively and finish early so that they can finish the assigned project since these deals are temporary. They will also be careful with the chemicals and the equipment they use. Even is the cost is being covered by the bill that you pay they will not be heartless to waste them at the cost of your funds because that would be the professionalism they need to have.The above are a few tips that will help you when you look for a company which provides cleaning related services. However, you should further see if a trial period is available or you should try making the first contract short so that you can check on how they work and if they are the best fit for you.


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Feike Sijbesma, CEO and Chairman of the DSM Managing Board, commented: "We are proud to once again be among the global leaders in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. We congratulate Grupo Argos SA/Colombia on being named the leading company in the materials sector. At DSM sustainability is not only a responsibility – it is our core value and an important business driver. Together with our customers and partners around the world, we are tackling some of society's toughest issues and using science to create brighter lives for people today and generations to come."
DSM has identified three key focus areas in sustainability where its core business competencies closely intersect with identified global societal trends that are affecting people, economies and markets: Nutrition, Climate Change, and Circular Economy. DSM is offering products and innovations in these areas as well as solutions through partnerships and advocacy. Meanwhile, DSM's Brighter Living Solutions – products that are better for people and the planet – now represent 63% of sales.
In the area of nutrition, this year DSM and Evonik announced a JV that will reduce impact on oceans by providing a breakthrough alternative omega-3 source based on natural marine algae rather than fish oil. The new product is intended for applications in animal nutrition such as salmon aquaculture and pet food.
In the area of climate and energy, solar panels with DSM's coatings save 2300 ktons of CO2 equivalent annually. Recently, DSM unveiled a new anti-soiling (AS) coating for photovoltaic (PV) solar glass, providing a unique combination of anti-soiling and anti-reflective properties for increased solar panel performance.
To address methane emissions, now the second largest contributor to global warming, DSM's nutrition business has developed a solution that reduces enteric methane emissions from cows by at least 30% according to published studies. It will be marketed to the beef and dairy sectors to significantly lower their CO2 equivalent footprint and improve the sustainability of agriculture.
DSM continues its commitment to developing the circular economy with DSM-Niaga, a joint venture that has developed a 100% recyclable carpet. It began commercial production late 2016.
Recently, DSM was recognized as an ESG (environmental, social and governance) leader within the chemicals industry by Sustainalytics, ranking number 1 out of 130 companies.


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I was doing some self healing to remove fear and replace it with love using my recently acquired book "The Secret Language of your Body" by Inna Segal. Fantastic book! I noticed Betty, my cat, was looking intently at me and asking if I could do this for her. I agreed and she settled down happily to relax in her bed whilst I carried out her healing.
I thought this would be great healing to share with everyone who has pets, especially rescue animals who haven't had it easy or the best of starts. I know they can suffer a lot from anxiety. Betty didn't have a great start in life. I would recommend you do this for yourself first of all as our pets are affected by our own energy and you want to be a clear a channel before working with them. Even if you don't have pets you would benefit from this.
The wording is taken directly from Inna Segal's book and I have kindly been given permission by Blue Angel Publishing to reproduce this and share it with you. Thank you!
This is what I did for myself and Betty.
For Yourself
Make yourself comfortable, sit quietly and say to yourself the following……..
Remove Fear
"Divine Healing Intelligence, using the orange-red flame of purification, please dissolve all fear, anxiety, worry and powerlessness. Assist me release feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, betrayal and trauma. Help me to find a blessing in every challenging situation and to focus on the best possible outcome. Thank you."
"Repeat the word 'CLEAR' several times until you feel lighter."
Replace with Love
"Divine Healing Intelligence, I call on the pink ray of Divine Love and wisdom. Please heal every part of my consciousness and cellular memories where I hold fear instead of love, worry instead of peace and anxiety instead of faith. Surround me with your loving, protective, peaceful ray of light, so that I can feel safe, empowered, supported, nurtured and loved in every situation that I encounter. Thank you."
"Repeat the word 'CLEAR' several times until you feel lighter."
Continue reading Removing Fear From Your Pets And Replacing It With Love


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Aurealis Winners
The winners for this year's Aurealis Awards, presented for excellence in Australian speculative fiction, have been announced. The awards were presented on May 21 at a ceremony held at the Independent Theatre in Sydney.
- Children's Fiction (told primarily through words): The Keepers, by Lian Tanner
- Children's Fiction (told primarily through pictures): The Boy and the Toy, by Sonya Hartnett (writer) & Lucia Masciullo (illustrator)
- Young Adult Short Story: "A Thousand Flowers, Margo Lanagan, Zombies Vs Unicorns, Allen & Unwin
- Young Adult Novel: Guardian of the Dead, by Karen Healey
- Best Illustrated Book/Graphic Novel: Changing Ways Book 1, by Justin Randall
- Best Collection: The Girl With No Hands, by Angela Slatter
- Best Anthology: Wings of Fire, edited by Jonathan Strahan & Marianne S. Jablon
- Horror Short Story:"The Fear," by Richard Harland
- Horror Novel: Madigan Mine, by Kirstyn McDermott
- Fantasy Short Story: "The February Dragon," by LL Hannett & Angela Slatter
- Fantasy Novel: Power and Majesty, by Tansy Rayner Roberts
- Science Fiction Short Story: "The Heart of a Mouse," by K.J. Bishop
- Science Fiction Novel: Transformation Space, by Marianne de Pierres
Aurealis Award « Lian Tanner — May 21, 2011 @ 5:12 pm
[…] the full list of winners. Note that Tasmania has done very well, with Tansy Rayner Roberts winning the Fantasy Novel Award […]


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Blog entry by Kimberly Harris
Lying is very ugly and even more so if you are trying to mislead the recipient of your business plan. Convince them strategies of what you are going to do and how, and rely on data, but not unrealistic ones. This wow essay research describes how to make a business plan, which you help create successful business.
A mistake is trying to justify and argue a milestone with inflated figures so that everything fits. I want to get X, and as the accounts do not come out, instead of saying that I will invoice 10,000 euros, I will earn 50,000, and for that, I say that, instead of getting 100 customers, I will get 1,000, and so I get the result that I will 'sell' to the recipient of my 'business plan.'
The value is zero
No figure is worth anything if it doesn't have a stand behind it. If you say you're going to get 300 customers and don't explain what and how you're going to do it, that figure is inaccurate because no one can guarantee such a character. You don't have to focus on the numbers, but on what you're going to do to get that figure.
The generalities
Another error is the generalities in the figures when we analyze the sector in which we are going to operate: a market of X billions, of which we will get, for example, at 0.3%. First, you have to analyze if there is a pie for everyone (our potential market). Then, transform that potential market into an open market: what part of that potential market could be within our reach. Then define our target market (men, women, age, hobbies) to find out if our business makes sense.
Market shares should always be seen as a result, not as a target, because the goal is what you will do to achieve it.
Sinning in excess
Another error is the oversaturation of data: Too much quantitative information can make you dizzy. And it can be attached to the end of the document. More than just putting in a lot of figures, the plan should be a document that conveys confidence, credibility, passion, and desire for ambition with the objectivity of who we are, our experience, our resources, and financial capacity, etc. What a plan should never reflect is what we are not. That is lying.
A cum laude team, at least
Multidisciplinary and complementary team: That would be ideal. But it's not always the case. Many business plans list all the promoters, whether they add value to the project or not. And that can be counterproductive because it can signal a lack of market knowledge.
A large part of a project's success is the knowledge of what the development team has in its hands. The ideal is to have a team that ensures that the essential sticks of the project are covered. The mistake is to put all the team members, and none of them has experience in the business they are going to get into. The right thing to do is to have someone on the team who controls the market they will be operating in. All the project's essential resources should be highlighted, especially experience in that market and a network of contacts. It is a mistake - it can even generate distrust - to put members who do not contribute anything. That's inside information.
Not looking for a job: Another mistake is to put everyone's CVs as if they were looking for a job. The right thing to do is create a very telegraphic professional profile of the members of the promotion team, which aims to convince the reader that these people can contribute something interesting to the project. In this sense, it should be reflected that profiles are mutual and total commitment to the project. Depending on what the company is going to do, it is convenient to indicate that they have specific knowledge and skills according to the plan. For example, if the project is aimed at the international market, it is not superfluous to say that they have experience in those markets, or that they handle languages or have this or that specific training. It is important to emphasize all those aspects that will enrich the project and not as a support to praise the virtues of its promoters.


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Response to Apple position on DRM
As predicted there has been a flurry of response to Apple CEO (Steve Jobs) open letter suggesting that DRM schemes be dropped on Music and Video for the benefit of consumers. it has been an interesting two weeks with the interested parties all chiming in on the topic in a predictable and self serving manner:
Edgar Bronfman (Warner Music Group chief executive) - said in a conference call with analysts that Jobs' stance is "completely without logic or merit." "We advocate the continued … protection of our and our artists' intellectual property," Read as: we want to continue to hamper users from using the content they bought and paid for on multiple devices unless they buy it multiple times.
Michael Robertson, founder of music download site www.mp3.com - indicated that he is not convinced of Jobs' good intentions until Apple embraces an open business model. Specifically he calls for Apple to "open the doors for iTunes software to work seamlessly with other stores. This would promote users to buy MP3.com content without any investment on the part of MP3.com in support of the iTunes software. (How altruistic)
Fred Amoroso (Macrovision CEO) - published a letter indicating that DRM is good for consumers and promotes content. I guess you could expect that from the CEO of a company whose entire business is to provide copy protection and DRM.
Let's face it DRM is the Music and Video industries way to tell you flat out that they think the consumers in general are criminals. They believe that users will continue to put up with this untenable situation where you buy some content and have little flexibility in where and how to use it.
Perhaps if the various players in this space would spend some time understanding the issues they wouldn't sound so self serving and silly. For a good explanation of Apple's Fairplay DRM and the impacts of Apple broadly licensing the technology there is a recent article in RoughlyDrafted.com that is well worth the read. My opinion is that until the fat cat Music and Video execs wise up the P2P network technologies will continue to be quite a hot area of use and development.
The DRM Battle: Macrovision%u2019s Response To Steve Jobs - Tech News


text: BGR is reporting that the BlackBerry Tour 9630 is on its way out at Best Buy. This is a regular occurrence whenever a device update is coming and I'm sure we'll be seeing the Tour2 9650 in the next few months. I'm definitely looking forward to a trackpad and WiFi.


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Royal Garrafon Park Isla Mujeres Day Trip from Cancun
- Spend the day at Garrafon Natural Reef Park on Isla Mujeres
- Snorkel the coral gardens of one of the best reefs in the Mexican Caribbean
- Laze in the hammocks of Garrafon Park
- Kayak and swim in turquoise waters
- Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Garrafon Natural Reef Park
Set sail from Cancun aboard a luxury boat, and enjoy the 25-minute crossing to Isla Mujeres. Upon arrival, transfer to Garrafon Natural Park, known worldwide for its beauty and recreational activities, including snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking.
Surrounded by reefs and a stunning ocean landscape, Garrafon Park is a place to rest, dream, and feel alive. A terrestrial paradise of reefs and cliffs, facing the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean, Garrafon Park also features a zip line, and hammocks to laze in the sun.
Enjoy all the park's facilities and amenities, including quality snorkeling in one of the most famous coral reefs in the world. Breakfast, lunch, and beverages are included as part of your package.
- Round-trip ferry transportation between Cancun and Isla Mujeres
- Continental breakfast on board the boat to Garrafon Natural Reef Park
- Open bar on board the boat and at Garrafon Park (18 years and over)
- Buffet lunch at Garrafon Park
- Snorkel equipment, life jackets, kayaks, hammocks, pool, and one round on zip line activity
- Lockers and showers
- Photos of your experience
- Other activities in Cancun or on Isla Mujeres
- Transfer to/from the meeting and drop off point in Cancun
- Dock fee (at check-in)
Prepare for the activity
Marina Aquatours: Kukulcan Boulevard Km 6.5, Cancun Hotel Zone, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. There are 2 ferry services according to your booked program: at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. It is important to arrive 30 minutes before the departure of the ferry. If you are staying in Isla Mujeres, getting to the park is very easy. Garrafon Reef Park is located at the southern point of the island facing Cancun. You just need to take a taxi from any spot of the island. Outside your hotel you should also find a taxi base. Please note that the arrival point for your return will be Playa Langosta. Consider this information if you, for example, leave a car in Marina Aquatours.Open in Google Maps ⟶
• For safety reasons, pregnant women of more than 5 months are not allowed in any of the aquatic activities. Pregnant women with 5 months or less will be able to participate only if accompanied by another adult and having signed the responsibility form.
• The use of a safety vest is required for some Garrafon water programs
• Use only biodegradable sun lotion to protect the animals and their environment
• Bring towels and extra cash money for taxis, shopping, etc.
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It is interesting that in recent months two new theories have been proposed that run counter to conventional theories of dark matter that depend upon exotic baryonic matter. One such paper on dark matter has arisen from M-Theory, suggesting that dark matter is not a particle in our spacetime but rather is in a hidden sector. B.S. Acharaya, et al. in …


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Future Power Plants For Cars
Environmental concern demands that emissions and fuel consumption of vehicles have to improve considerably in the next 10 years. New technologies for gasoline engines, downsizing with high boosting, direct injection and fully variable valve train systems, are being developed. For Diesel engines, improved components including piezobased injectors and particle filters are expected. In the drive train new starter-generator systems as well as automated manual transmissions are being developed. In parallel alternative fuels are investigated and the use of hybrid drives and fuel cells are developed. This paper reports the progress made in the recent years and gives a comparative assessment on the different technologies with a prediction of the introduction dates and volumes into the market.


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A year ago, the Fed hiked rates, triggering a brief bear market in stocks. Today, the Fed has uninverted the yield curve, and generally positive data have pushed stocks to new record highs.
Record-high employment coupled with record-high real wages have investors expecting that consumer spending will drive GDP growth, despite weak manufacturing and exports. A slowdown is not on the horizon and tariff cuts could be in the works.
At 19X trailing earnings, the S&P 500 is fully valued. At 17.5X 2020 earnings estimates, the S&P 500 could continue to rise in 2020, under the current consensus forecast. With negative interest rates abroad and record-low bond yields at home, a market P/E ratio at 18X or higher may be fair. In fact, the S&P 500's inflation-adjusted P/E ratio suggests stocks are on the cheap side.
At this month's update, we'll discuss the yield curve and the Fed, earnings forecasts, P/E ratios, and the global demographics driving record-low bond yields, altering expectations for diversified portfolios. We'll also look at the Fed's latest Financial Stability Report and examine the track record of popular pundits, including Paul Krugman, George Soros, Nouriel Roubini, Jeffrey Gundlach and David Rosenberg.
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Dear Natasha and Emma,
Thank you so much for your support in marketing and helping to man our summer fete, we had a wonderful afternoon in the sunshine and raised £1,680, bringing our total for this year to £6,200 which means we've exceeded our target! A special thank you to Emma for manning the raffle at the fete.
Thank you so much for your support over the past two years, we do appreciate it so much and it definitely makes a difference in terms of our marketing and reach - there were lots of people at the christmas and summer fetes who were not from the school, it's great to be able to broaden our reach and fundraising potential in this way. I hope that you feel that it is beneficial to your company too - certainly brand awareness for Intercounty is very high in Newport!
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[Ride Report For MB Swindon]
Why does it always rain on me when I ride in Wales? Well that isn't quite true but all but 1 of the MB Swindon rides I have been on to Wales have been wet. Someone is only happy when it rains and must do a rain dance before every trip. Maybe its because I haven't ridden with MB Swindon in the summer to Wales, but on the morning of every Welsh club ride so far I wake up, early usually, look out the window and think "hmm, its raining again". But I still get out there and ride.
15 MB Swindon club members left thier cosy homes, for one more rainy day riding this winter, this time on Andrew's Cwmcarn Odyssey. As I pulled into the car park scanning for familar cars and faces, I turned the music down and listened to the rain on the roof for a few minutes; what was I doing here? Gradually we emerged from the shelter of our various vehicles standing in the rain fixing front wheels to bikes and getting ready for what Cwmcarn's Twrch Trail had in store for us. As we eventually gathered in the car park preparing ourselves for the inevitable soaking we were about to get, Andrew Weaver said "Its raining men, but lets just get on with it!". So let it rain, MB Swindon won't be stopped riding no matter what the weather, though I think I heard John Speed ask if someone had an umbrella!
The climb begins immediately from the car park and is an instant reminder of what is in store for those that have ridden Cwmcarn before. The climb is technical and goes on for a few miles, but even with the heavy rain and poor visibility its very pretty. Bright green grass and moss contrasting with glistening rock and roots, among endless trees would have made for some great pictures. The club has a number of keen photographers and we had our fair share of GoPro cameras with us for the ride, but the rain meant that lenses were covered in droplets blurring and distorting most of the pictures anyone tried to take.
But we came here to ride and ride we did. Like riders on the storm we pushed on up the hillside up the taxing climb that in places requires more than a little bit of technical ability. A pedal up hill would be a work out enough, but add some rain to make it slippery and lots of obstacles and you have a test of will and skill on your hands. The climb neccessitates you picking the correct line between rocks and stumps whilst also putting your step climbing ability into practice. Front and rear wheel lifts being a key skill required for a climb such as this and you find yourself constantly lifting and hopping the bike over all shapes and sizes. The locals ride this in reverse (out of hours or course) – so imagine what this is like to climb if its that much fun to come down!
The trails at Cwmcarn drain really well so apart from the isolated place, there is actually very little mud or standing water. No rain will shut this trail down however what the rain does do is wash away loose earth and smaller stones revealing and loosening more rocks and exposing more slippery roots. With 15 riders and the awful weather the trail was always going to take longer than usual. A few stoppages for minor technical adjustments, breath catching and for the odd push rather than ride meant that the climb seemed endless. The spirits remained high but as the token Welshman in the group I still resisted singing in the rain, even when prompted at one point by some joker stating "raindrops keep falling on my head"!
The reward for the climb is the superb freeride section at the top of the trail. Starting off among the pine trees you are presented with the first man made elements of the Twrch Trail. The climb is all about natural trail features, rocks and roots etc but now you get to ride berms and table tops in a really great section for those who like to ride fast or get some air. After a couple of loops of this we head back down the other side of the mountain for what is now mostly down hill back to the car park. The descent is a fantastic singletrack experience with some small sections to climb and all named as is the way with trail centres today. We pass two old bearded guys standing on the entrance to Gate Keeprs (that was a missed photo opportunity), and then we ride on for an exhilirating finish through Castle Valley and Dragon's Tongue. I think I heard someone crying in the rain at one point but they were cries of joy and excitement I am sure!
After more than 2 hours (it felt much longer) we returned to the car park, very wet and beginning to get cold as the waterproofs had begun to keep the water in rather than out. The usual "did you see" "my brakes are shot" "that was awesome" moment followed as there was a brief recollection of the ride before we all undertook the next task of packing away wet gear and changing into dry clothes. There is always a small risk that you will be left standing naked in the rain as you drop a towel or worse you stumble as you try to negotiate your way into a clean pair of socks during this process; but eventually the car door shuts the engine roars and the music kicks in and you can begin your journey home. Though its not over just yet – an hour or so later you have to get the rain soaked and mud splattered clothes and bike out of the car and somehow cleaned. Its all worth it though..
Its now Monday and I am sitting at my desk, just finishing up this ride report, and I find myself staring out of the window, while its still raining, still dreaming of dry trails and the summer months ahead. I hope you enjoyed the ride if you came yesterday, and if you didn't come on the ride I hope you enjoyed reading my account of the day. An MB Swindon ride can be a hard slog up a mountain, across a moor or even round and round in circles but we have fun, no one gets left behind and if the weather is better we don't get quite so wet.
Just in case you hadn't noticed this post was littered with "rain" related song titles..
And here they are:
Travis – Why does it always rain on me
Raindrops keep falling on my head
Singing in the rain
Doors – Riders on the storm
The Guess Who – Rain dance
supertramp – Its raining again
Garbage – Only happy when it rains
Carpenters – rainy days and mondays
RHCP – naked in the rain
ELO – standin in the rain
Deep Purple – one more rainy day
Jimi Hendrix – Still raining, still dreaming
Whitesnake – Crying in the rain
Eric Clapton – Let it rain
Blind Melon – No rain
Lovin spoonful – Rain on the Roof
Rihanna – Umbrella


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The people speaking to CNBC.com's Speaker's Corner are as diverse as the members of the Occupy Wall Street protest.
On Sept. 17, 2011, a loosely organized group calling itself Occupy Wall Street gathered in lower Manhattan, not far from the New York Stock Exchange, to protest corporate greed, social inequality and other divisions between the rich and the poor.
The movement, initially ignored, has now grown from a few dozens to hundreds, and has spread from New York to many other cities including Los Angeles, Tampa, Fla., and Portland, Ore.
On the group's website, , the group describes itself as a "leaderless resistance movement with people of many colors, genders, and political persuasions."
The same can be said for those who spoke to CNBC.com. They differ in age, race, and agenda. Many said they came down to see what was going on. Some complained of their economic hardships, such as the unnamed woman from Queens, N.Y., who came to protest the problems she is having holding on to her home because she can't pay her mortgage.
Others took advantage of the publicity, such as a man, who did not give his name, who came to the podium with an accordion to plug a show he wrote for Broadway called "The Big Bank."
A man named Seth was more typical of the speakers, saying he came out of curiousity because "I wasn't sure what all this was about. Now that I'm here I have to say I'm proud of a lot that is being done." He noted, however, that there were too many messages and the protestors need to find some common ground.
"Perhaps it's time we sat down as a group and decided what we want instead of everybody here protesting the economy or the government or whatever," Seth said.
There was the student blaming budget cuts for the loss of teachers at his school and the retired professor of social policy who said at the core of the nation's problems is "inequality, which is subverting democracy."
Another curious visitor, Cyrus, said he sees "mixed agendas," which isn't a good thing because of the combination of "angry students who can't get a job, Marxists, anarchists" he has seen protesting.
Speaking of mixed messages, a young, shirtless man who did not give his name said he was at the protest to "express global equality." He also said "the money system doesn't work" and wondered why he had to work for money "when you can go around the corner and rob a suit for it."
Another anonymous protestor said he was there because he blamed Wall Street for the country's ills. "Wall Street has taken our jobs, taken our benefits" and "shipped our jobs to China," he said. "We need a social safety net."
In the middle of the circus-like atmosphere were both the strange and the straight.
Brandon did a rap, "I am Bourgeoisie," that had the crowd cheering. Richard said he is "one of the 99 percenters" who will "never be part of the 1 percent" richest in the U.S. He said he was at the protests "for the unemployed, the oppressed and I'm also here for Troy Davis, the man executed in Georgia."
Pat from Rhode Island said she feels sorry for young people today and wants them to have the same life she had growing up, when she could go to college "and not owe anyone a dime."
Even business was represented. David, his dark suit and tie making him stand out in a decidedly anti-business crowd, said he was at the protest because "I love America and I want us to restore democracy."
"I'm here to advocate…the idea of economic justice," he said. "What has made America great is this concept of fairness and fair play and a level playing field to do our business on. It is in our interest as business people to have a more equitable and fairer system that will propel our economy forward."


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It is available from Friday, up to 60% loan to value (LTV) for a £1,495 fee and is on offer to both homebuyers and remortgagers until the close of business on 14 March. The maximum loan size is £1m and is available exclusively through the lender's key accounts, in which Complete Mortgages is included.
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I'm not sure which programme this still of actress Lorraine Chase is from – probably 'Pebble Mill at One', but please add a comment if you can identify it. She was presumably wafted here from Luton Airport! I think it was taken as part of a PR day at Pebble Mill for the first Sea Harrier.
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Video: Web 2.0 head-to-head debate
Yahoo, Google, Amazon, all of these websites have changed a lot over the last decade but is web 2.0 an internet revolution or is it more of an internet evolution.
This debate has been raging within the technology team on ComputerWeekly, so we decided to film the discussion. In this video, CW journalists Cliff Saran and JP Kamath square up in different corners .


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Kevin and I joke about the type of people you see at Wal-mart. Somehow Target, K-mart, and Shopko don't seem to have to have the same type of people that Wal-mart seems to attract. I truly do not understand this phenomenon.
Case in point: I just went there to buy some rope to use as a decoration for a cowboy themed party I am throwing tomorrow because Kevin thought it would be a good idea to invite 25 dentists to the condo. (You know your husband invites too many people over when you start saying "only 25 people" are coming.)
As I was walking out, I saw a man with ropes tied around each knee. I looked more closely and I noticed bags under the ropes with clear tubes running up to his waist. I looked even more closely and noticed yellow liquid in the bag tied to his left knee. He had a catheter bag tied to his left knee. I can only imagine what the right knee bag was for because it was empty.
I understand that people have health problems. I understand that wearing a catheter must be a nuisance. But how do you become so fed up with wearing one, that you decide it is ok to wear it OUTSIDE your clothes tied to your knees?
Next time, I'm buying rope at Target.
Ohhhh. There are some things we should not be subject to. It is not like they are hard to take out. Just pull.
Ouch Ingrid! Just pulling could be REALLY bad! I was gonna say that you just never know what you are gonna see at Wallies. The nice thing is that you don't feel pressured to get dressed or brush your hair when you go there! You could just roll out of bed in your jammies and put on your slippers and head straight there after dropping james at school. Nobody would bat an eye! See- no peer pressure to conform to a "certain standard" it is so convenient. Right??


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Recently, we had the opportunity to work with the REACH Foundation to develop its 2012 Annual Report (published 2013) for the 2nd year in a row. We wanted to create something that would stay within their evolved brand, while committing to a creative and clear way to visually represent their statistics and represent their mission and goal to help those who are underserved in need of medical care. The report represented the foundation to State Senators and lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri. The final outcome was a huge success with the foundation and its supporters. We also worked with them to create a matching list of their guidelines for 2014, as well as additional marketing materials to match the annual report. We wish them the best, support all the work, help, and care they provide, and look forward with working with them in the future!
For this year's annual report – we went all digital! You can also view that project in our portfolio.


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By Maria Ledger – CEO, My Choice Family Care
The start of a new year is traditionally a time when people want to make a fresh start, especially when it comes to health and wellness. And, because January 2018 is also Celebration of Life Month, I hope you'll resolve to celebrate your life, body, and soul, and find small ways to become even stronger, healthier, and happier.
Simple changes can help you achieve big results in your overall well-being, and here at My Choice Family Care, that's our focus—supporting you with information about your health, and providing education and guidance to help manage it.
We all know that chronic conditions such as arthritis or heart disease can stand in the way of living life to the fullest. That's why My Choice is developing toolkits to help you and your caregivers. Initially, we will address high blood pressure and obesity, along with the importance of physical activity. The toolkits will include information on eating healthy food, taking medications as prescribed, and exercising to decrease your risk for stroke, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses.
We're always looking for better ways to serve you and, in today's world, that often means using technology. That's why, in addition to our toolkits, we will be developing a pilot program to explore how technology can help us work together with you to improve your health and well-being.
While this pilot program will take time to launch and show results, there's no time like the present for you to take ownership of your health by taking a few simple, small steps toward better living. Just making a few changes, one at a time, can make a big difference in your life.
Here are a few quick tips:
Drink more water. Dehydration is one of the leading causes of hospitalization. If you aren't a fan of plain water, add a bit of mint, lemon, or cucumber for flavor.
Don't skip meals. Fueling your body regularly keeps your blood sugar steady and gives you energy to be more active.
Find time for a quick workout. Regular physical activity is good for everyone's health. Getting active can help you:
- Strengthen your heart
- Build strong muscles and bones
- Improve coordination
- Relieve stress
- Improve your mood
- Feel better about yourself
Even 10 minutes of exercise a day is helpful. If you can't do a full workout, walking for a few minutes is better than nothing. Be sure to touch base with your caregiver, care manager, and doctor before starting an exercise program to discuss your goals and desired outcomes—we'll help you achieve them safely.
Try a pedometer. This is a fun way to challenge yourself daily and see if you can walk farther each time.
Get colorful with your diet. Bright foods are rich in vitamins and nutrients, so choose to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits like red and green peppers, broccoli, oranges, and bananas. As an added bonus, you may find you're not craving processed foods as much.
Remember everything counts—even drinks. Just because you're not chewing doesn't mean you're not taking in calories. Soft drinks, alcohol, and coffee can be loaded with calories, so cutting back on these can make a huge difference when trying to lose weight.
Don't put yourself "on a diet." Think of healthy eating as a positive, permanent change rather than restrictions. And if you eat too much one day, don't give up—give yourself permission to start fresh the next day.
Give yourself a pep talk. Negative thoughts can bring you down, but positive ones can lift you up. Be grateful for all the good things you have and the milestones you've achieved throughout your life. You are a valuable and worthwhile person, and your thoughts should reflect that!
As always, your team at My Choice wants to support you as you take ownership of your health. You are the most important member of your care team, so let's continue to work together to make this year, and all the ones ahead, more positive.
No matter where you are in your journey, celebrate life and who you are today. It's one of the biggest gifts you can give yourself –and you deserve it!
Here's to a happy and healthy 2018 to all!


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Cacartu – 'Just a Moment'
It's no secret that the Jazz and Soul scene in Australia is thriving at the moment, having produced some of our favourite artists of late such as Hiatus Kaiyote, 30/70, Wallace, King Billy, and many more.
Continuing on this trend of excellence is five piece neo soul band Cacartu with their new album Habitat. Our pick of the bunch is the breezy summer anthem 'Just a Moment'.
It's a feel good nostalgic affair from start to finish, combining bright guitar work with a smooth bassline and velvety soul vocals. And while you would think that three blocks of repeated lyrics may grate on the listener, it works beautifully with the lead singer toying with her delivery every line.
If you like this be sure to go check out the rest of their album.


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Coming up with topics would be so interesting. You could actually write on things that really interests you on. There are popular topics that you want to write on. You might want to write on your hobbies. It's a nice to share what you love. And it keeps you interested on what you love to do. Then there are other tools you could use to come up with article titles.
From newspapers and magazines
Every morning, when i wake up, i go for a jog. After completing my jogging, i read a newspaper. It's good source of information. There are lots of local, national, and international news. I usually browse through all those sections and circle on topics that interests me. I tend to read interviews, fashion advice, poetry, book reviews, movie reviews and interesting facts that happens around the world. I spend an hour coming up with different types of article topics this way.
Hobbies and Interests
Everyone has interests and hobbies. Everyone are unique. So, when you focus on your interests, you will definitely be connecting with lots of readers who have common hobbies and interests. It's also interesting and easier to express your thoughts on a subject which you have an extensive knowledge. Your interests might different from others. You might like cars, guns, food & wine, movies, books, music, celebrities, travel, cooking. You can write on these topics. When you start to write on these topics, you will also sharpen your skills as someone who has an extensive knowledge on their hobbies. I also love to play guitars and watch lots of tv shows. I can write my own review about them and have them published. When you write, you can mention why it is important to you and to society in general.
Quotes, Jokes, and Cartoons.
Do you read jokes and quotes ? Want to write about it ? Go for it. It would be fun to write about jokes and quotes which would make someone laugh and inspire. You can download quotes for free on the internet. You can collect and overtime, you will have lots of quotes and jokes, compile them and you can also create a pdf file out of it and have them posted as a free internet resource on your website. It depends upon you. Or you could send a gift to your loved ones. It shows that you care about them. If you visit a bookstore, you can see there are lots of comics, jokes and quotations books around. Just pick a random book and jot down some ideas. It's not just blatantly copying others jokes. You can understand each jokes and have them written on your own style. Remember. everything that we know of were already created before us. We just improvise on things. Everything else is the same. Or we could branch out from there. Sky is the limit.
Horoscopes and Palmistry
Are you a superstitious person ? Do you read those horoscopes in the newspapers before anything else ? I am also in those categories. I just read this first before i read anything else. It's concise and it tells what's your day going to be like, or how much money you will make, or who will you meet, or what unexpected things will happen to you. And i like that predictions and want to see if i get that kind of events happen along the day. Sometimes it happens, and sometimes does not. But it just keeps you guessing, and i like hide and seek game with life. You also might know zodiac signs of your friends. You can write about the personality traits, love & relationships, how to win that particular zodiac sign articles.
Next would be to write on palmistry. You can learn get some cheap palmistry book on it and you can learn few tips and tricks out of it. It also gives you an opener for you to approach someone and hold their hands and just say what's going to happen in their life. It's so intriguing. Sometimes people are going to ask you back, " What does that mean ?" and "How many times i am going to marry ?". It's so funny.
Follow EPL, Spanish League, and Italian Seria A ?
Do you play video games, online games ? Then write a review of the video games you play. You can write a short stories about the game and how each characters play their part using certain strategies to accomplish tasks. I always loved to play Tomb Raider. I knew every moves, accessories, and all those things. I could write an article out of it. Or i could write a fictional story based on that. I know an author, Patrick Larkin, who as a young boy, used to play war games and write short stories based on that concept. He is one of the best sellers of all time, teaming up with another maestro, Robert Ludlum, creator of Bourne Identity series. If you read "Tribune", you will know what i mean. You can also read opinions from the newspapers.
Talk about how to use Social Networking websites and search engines
Do you have a facebook account ? What about twitter ? Well, in the 21st century, everyone browsing the internet has one. It's the technological ear as you might call it. I also realize that there are lots of people who actually don't know how to open account on this social networking websites ? They are not familiar with technology. Write tips on how to open an account and how to use this tools to connect with people and promote their products and services. You can also write the competition happening between these networking sites. Do you know the CEO's of these websites ? Write a biography of Mark Zuckerberg, the youngest billionaire and co-founder of Facebook.
Besides you can also write the competitions, markets, features, advantages of different search engines such as Google, bing, and yahoo.
If you are one of those online buyers from Amazon or EBay, write a review of those products and put a backlink to their websites. If you become an affiliate members of these websites, and if you sell a product, not just the one you referred, you get $20. So, writing on books and having backlinks with these sites will be huge advantage for you in the long run, if you want some money from other sources.
Write on Environmental Issues
These days, we can feel the change in environment as the days are getting warmer and colder during summer and winter seasons. It's because of ozone layer depletion. That happens because the release of carbon monoxide. These toxic gas is released from pollution. So, why don't we write articles on these sensitive topics and make aware the causes and prevention. I want to ask myself what i want to see as a result of these awareness programs. We want pollutions to reduce in the coming years by 50%. If we act now, we will reap a reward in the future.
Other ideas that I could not write because of not enough time :-
a) Write about kids crafts, essay writing topics. It's an excuse for you to write more and learn from your mistakes. And top of it, it also is fun to write. Isn't it?
b) Write about soccer tournaments, tennis tournaments, grand prix, tour de France and all those things that are happening.
c) fantasy sports, news, views and opinions.
d) write about diseases. write on health issues. write on gym and workout regimes.
e) are you going to do another major ?
f) are you going abroad ?
g) are you applying for a student visa ?
h) what about reviews of lyrics, links and resources to some music software, songs, and guitar tabs ?
i) interesting facts about any topic
j) do you love cooking ? what are favorite recipes or tips on making great meals
k) environmental issues are hot right now, write on climate change, ozone depletion and acid rain.
l) seasonal fruits
m) haunting ? write about local sites where haunting occurs ? or write on stories that you have heard ? any pictures? cool if you could share.
n) do you dream ?what kind dreams do you see? what do those dream mean? have you watched 'the waking life' movie ?
o) want to write history, or music, why not write about it
p) write on spiritual aspects
That's it. There you have it. There are other ways you can generate topics for writing. Having come up with the topics are just the first part. The second part, where i will discuss, is how you can find unique article titles to come up with. These unique article titles will reflect how your webs page will rank, what are your other competitions on the same topic, how can you avoid broad topics and competitions. All those things i will break into another topics. Thanks for reading.


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Are you prepared for the fall. Ready to tackle the world like the superhero that you are.
Or, are you thinking, "Woah, back to school is an awful lot — I am kind of hoping that day doesn't come, I think I'll ignore it".
Back to school is always a happy sad thing. Happy that you get some of your life back, and sad because you love these little humans and suddenly they'll expect you to do things for school. You'll have to get them up, you'll have to send them to bed at a reasonable hour, and let's not even talk about the dreaded after school hours.
Oy. Vey.
But, the nice people (frankly, person — that's me, Hilary) at Pulling Curls have completely got your back.
I specialize in making the every day a little bit easier.
Got things you'd like to simplify? We've got answers:
Getting Organized in the Morning — have a hard time getting your little one up? Check out this post!
Taking to teachers: Need to talk to a teacher, but feeling a bit intimadated? This one's for you!
Helping in the classroom: Ready to get your hands dirty in the classroom? This post gives you your best tips to spying on your kid.
Getting involved in the PTO: Feeling like it might just be high school gym class all over? You might be right….
How to set Limits with Homework: How I stopped the whining and crying for my help.
Making a Homework Focus Bin: Get all your supplies in one spot, save time and sanity.
Getting in a good after school routine: After school time can totally suck the life out of you. But NOT TODAY
After School Checklist: It seems so simple, and yet your kids complicate it to no end. This one makes it simple again.
Back to School dates: Want to get the dish on what your kid is REALLY thinking about the new year? Take them on a back to school date!
Kindergarten Checklist for Moms: This crazy popular post has so many good tips. Great for moms with any age child.
Running Your School Carnival: Yup, I was dumb enough to do this, and now I'm sharing it with you guys!
Organized home: Ned some overall tips for your WHOLE house? this post has tons of them!
Hope you find these posts helpful.
And, if you liked them — have I got an option for you!
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ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A Touch review: new touchscreen, same solid performance
While Windows 8 inspired plenty of crazy new form factors, it also gave laptop makers a good reason to circle back and tweak their tried-and-true products to bring them into the touch-optimized era. One example is ASUS' Zenbook Prime line of Ultrabooks. We've seen quite a few of them in the last year; the UX31A landed in our offices last summer, and we reviewed the 15-inch UX51Vz mere weeks ago.
But a dry spell is nowhere in sight: ASUS just released another 13-inch Zenbook, the $1,099-and-up UX31A Touch. The name says it all: it's the UX31A we've known and, er, liked, but with a capacitive display added in. Of course, this slightly different iteration still provides an opportunity to improve the laptop in other ways (for instance, we thought the UX31A featured a subpar touchpad). So, does this new touchscreen model improve upon an already finely crafted Ultrabook? Jump past the break to find out.
Continue reading ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A Touch review: new touchscreen, same solid performance
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