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There are several eye clinics and hospitals offering traditional and advanced surgical treatments for cataracts all over the Philippines. However, this one is quite unique and obviously ingenious.
A new treatment for cataracts has just been unveiled by American Eye Center (AEC), which promises to provide patients with the most advanced all-laser cataract procedure---the first of its kind in Asia.
Dubbed the Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser surgery, this new equipment brings an unprecedented level of safety, speed and precision in treating cataracts, and enhances the host of options for surgical-based methods that AEC offers its clients.
From a surgical perspective, advances in cataract treatment have improved the way ophthalmologists deal with this condition in the past two decades. We have seen how the merger of technology and surgical ingenuity contributed to making cataract surgery the modern-day miracle that it is today. Currently, we can remove the cataract through a very small (2-3mm) incision in the eyeball using fine surgical blades and implant a multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) that restores full functional vision in patients after surgery. This is called "Phacoemulsification", presently the standard in cataract practice worldwide. Unfortunately, this procedure has often been mistakenly referred to as "laser eye surgery"—which it is NOT. It is more appropriate to call this procedure "small-incision cataract surgery", "sutureless cataract surgery", or "no-stitch cataract surgery" for the layman. True laser-assisted cataract surgery has never been available to patients until today—with the introduction of the Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser surgery.
The Alcon LenSX femtosecond laser differs from the traditional methods of cataract surgery by the absence of the blade. By using very short yet intense bursts of near-infrared light, the Alcon LenSX femtosecond laser technology is able to create extremely precise subsurface cuts without manual intervention The blades used to create the small incisions in the eye have been completely replaced by this laser, making the incisions more precise and predictable. In addition, the circular opening that is created in the human lens in order to access the cataract (called a capsulotomy) which was traditionally performed by human hands has now been replaced by the femtosecond laser, making the capsulotomies more architecturally round and centered.
Studies have shown that this is very important in intraocular lens stability and refractive predictability of surgical outcomes (In one study by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, femtosecond laser incisions achieved perfect capsulotomy diameter accuracy in 100 percent of cases). Finally, the actual cataract is also fragmented by the femtosecond laser making it much easier and less traumatic for the surgeon to remove and clean it up prior to placement of the IOL. In short, the femtosecond laser has replaced many of the steps in the cataract surgery that were previously performed by human hands, i.e., resulting in less surgical error and better predictability of outcomes. Results are more precise than any other previous or current methods of cataract surgery.

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Fairy Tale: A True Story (1997)
Reviewer: Charity Bishop
Do you believe in fairies? In the early 1920's two girls set out to prove their existence to the world. Sixteen year old Elsie Wright and her cousin, ten year old Frances Griffiths, provided some astonishing photographs that soon captivated a nation and heated up the debate over whether or not fairies exist. The images of the two girls in the glade behind their home playing with fairies remained a mystery to scholars and skeptics for over seventy years before, at the age of eighty-eight, Elsie admitted to having forged them. In a history-rewriting attempt and a means to give the children more merit, this film by Paramount explores the magical side of the story of Elsie and Frances.
Some of the facts, such as the ages of the children, have been changed, but otherwise the historical characters remain much as they were. The result is a beautifully written, directed, and acted film all ages will enjoy. The film opens with the great Harry Houdini (Harvey Keitel) mystifying audiences with a death-defying escape from a straight jacket, suspended upside-down in the air over New York. In attendance to the performance is the great author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Peter O'Toole)), whose Sherlock Holmes stories in the Strand have made him a household name. A self-professed mystic, Doyle is intrigued by Houdini's slight of hand. Houdini, however, is much against the nature of spiritualism and is determined to prove that mediums and other ghost experts are fake. Little do both men know that their belief system will soon be shaken by two imaginative little girls in the north of England...
The Wright family has been touched by tragedy. Elsie's older brother has gone to his grave prematurely of a fever, and her mother is devastated over the loss. Dealing with their own family grief, they must also open their arms to cousin Francis (Elizabeth Earl), whose father is 'missing in action' in France. The bright-eyed, clever little girl swiftly makes herself at home, intrigued by Elsie's (Florence Hoath) lavish fairy house and the shadowy glen behind the cottage. In an attempt to cheer up Mrs. Wright, the girls decide to prove to her that fairies do exist and therefore her son, who was infatuated with them, did not spend his time idly making up stories. 'Borrowing' Mr. Wright's box camera, the girls take several photographs down in the glade. The result are several amateur photos which Mr. Wright (Paul McGann) develops in the darkroom. Surely they won't come out ... the girls don't know how to work a camera!
To his great surprise, the smiling face of his daughter is surrounded by tiny, glimmering beings with jeweled wings. Mr. Wright knows that somehow it's a wonderful trick, but his wife sees and believes. She takes copies of the photos to scientific-minded skeptics and they are proven genuine. They are then passed on to Arthur Conan Doyle, who expresses a desire to meet with the children in an attempt to unearth whether or not it is some kind of clever trick. The illustrious group which travels to their small home to investigate is made up of a wide variety of different opinions... the skeptic, the believer, the scientist, the man of faith. Although opposing in view, none will ever forget the Wright girls... or their captivating hold over English readers. This delightful story brings a more innocent world into perspective. A time of lingering candlelight, magic shows, and literary giants. A world whose innocence allowed them to accept and even embrace the cleverness of two little girls. Although the film insists fairies do actually exist (they are seen fluttering over streams and down chimneys), much of the historical ties are intact. Arthur Conan Doyle did in fact visit the Wright home and also penned the book on fairies referenced in the movie's latter half. Houdini was not directly involved, but his anti-spiritualist measures were very much a part of his slight of hand.
The film is delightful although not perfect. One touching scene involves Frances befriending a hideously scarred Corporal (played by Anton Lesser) on a train. Visually lush, the gorgeous countryside stands out brilliantly on film and although now dated, the special effects are exceptional for their time. The director has done a wonderful job with the filming; I would dearly love to know how some of his camera sweeps were accomplished. The acting is also very solid. Florence Hoath and Elizabeth Earl bring Elsie and Frances to life while a cast of acting greats steps into the shoes of historical characters... Peter O'Toole makes a fine Doyle, and Harvey Keitel is likable as Houdini. There's also a surprising cameo by Mel Gibson. The film is very acceptable for family viewing, but contains some warped issues of spirituality which I intend to elaborate on. Fairies are often linked with other supernatural beliefs of the time, including angels.
While a sweet gesture, the two are hardly in the same field. You can doubt the existence of one and yet believe in the other; this film seems to make the two inseparable. When a child in the hospital asks Elsie to ask the fairies to make him feel better, she replies that he would do better to ask his guardian angel. Mrs. Wright attends a meeting in which the existence of angels and fairies is debated. The banner across the state states blatantly, 'There is no higher religion than science.' Arthur Conan Doyle states to Houdini that he was able to talk to his son two weeks after his death with the aid of a spiritualist. Houdini performs a magic trick at a society dinner in which those in attendance believe a spirit is aiding him. He firmly insists that it is all just a trick. The most unusual and creepy of these scenes involves a reporter breaking in to the Wright home to try and dig up evidence the girls are making it all up. After trying to make off with some of Elsie's brother's drawings, the room flies into a pandemonium -- books are yanked off the shelves, the windows are thrown wide, the door slams shut, and the lamp is extinguished. The viewer assumes it is the fairies... or is it? To the reporter's astonishment, a vision or ghost of Elsie's brother appears at the desk and walks straight through him.
Overall it was a beautiful film, very enjoyable to watch despite its minor flaws. Younger children may not appreciate the storyline, which deals with grief, loss, and imagination, but will be enchanted with the fairies. I wish less emphasis would have been placed on my favorite author's unfortunate spiritual leanings but as it stands, Fairytale is certainly memorable.


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Office layout. Take cues from young companies today. Many offices have an intentionally unfinished look with industrial touches like exposed pipes, like Facebook HQ in Palo Alto. Paired with an open floor plan, this office style is no mistake. The industrial style is said to facilitate and reflect a mindset that a team's work is never finished, and the idea that new goals need to be set despite past successes. In terms of an open floor plan, this kind of set-up facilitates collaborative work and more harmonious professional relationships, which is critical to the diffusion of ideas and innovation. Working to create a more collaborative workspace can be done in large and small scale ways. Removing the barriers between people need not be a strenuous task, and facilitating a more interactive workspace can be encouraged by merely creating and establishing more communal areas.
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Each year, as we get close to Independence Day, there is a phrase that follows me in my thoughts. It comes in whispers, the earnest last words of men and women long dead, urging me to consider. If the words are true, then I have something in me that is inalienable, something I cannot give up, nor can it be taken from me. The phrase turns into questions. How am I caring for my life and liberty? Where am I in my pursuit of happiness? Honestly, for a very long time, I lost the path. At this time of year, when I could be reveling in summer and the long hours of light, the questions seemed heavy. I felt like a failure, like the alienable American. The pursuit of happiness did not seem like a viable venture to me, so I searched for things I could pursue other than happiness. I would catch my face resting in a frown and feel deeply unhappy. I may have wanted to be happy, but I didn't know how I could do happy. Then, quite by accident, I discovered that in my body, I have a passage that I can access through which happiness can come in. Does that sound strange?Everyone knows that the eyes are the window to the soul, and, I hear Pete Townshend when he sings, "let my love open the door… to your heart." Why not have a hatch we can open and let in the fresh air of happiness? I want to say:
A smile is that passage through which happiness can enter the soul.
For several years, Beth Galis has been telling those of us who attend her hot yoga studio that a smile will bring ease to the practice. After taking more than a year off of yoga to recover from a back injury, I decided to come back to the practice and to enjoy it. I am there because I choose to be there. I know it is good for me. There is no place else I want to be in those moments, those hours. I breathe, I smile, I listen, and I do. Smiling is what I do to inform my face that I am there to enjoy my body and soak up all of the goodness I can from the practice. I started smiling because Beth said it would make the practice easier. Who doesn't want easier? It works. The more I smile, the more I enjoy the class and the easier it is to do it. Then I had a private healing session with Beth in which we were able to identify and release some negative emotional baggage. Soon afterwards, I found myself driving down the road and smiling for no reason and not willfully. It just welled up from inside, and I recognized it as actual happiness. What a gift. I smile a lot these days. My happiness is independent of any other person or circumstance. No one and no thing made me happy.


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In October 2011, the Foundation released the results of a months-long Listening Campaign that asked nearly 800 residents of Metro Denver what they envision for the community's future. Scroll down on this page for a full copy of the report.
When we asked what most contributes to a high quality of life for Metro Denver residents, Listening Campaign respondents let us know that they want to make sure their neighbors have access to:
During 2011, the Foundation's Trustees and staff used the results of the Listening Campaign to craft a new strategic plan. The 2012-2021 Strategic Plan [PDF] refocuses funding from the Foundation's Community Endowment primarily in the three areas identified in the Listening Campaign, with particular focus on the needs of the Metro area's most vulnerable residents.
For 2012, the Foundation's Community Grants Program will continue with its same processes, grant deadlines, and priorities, as will the Technical Assistance Program, the Nonprofit Internship Program, the Strengthening Neighborhoods Program, and the Inclusiveness Project. Over the course of this year, the Foundation will be working to define within each of the three new focus areas – education, economic opportunity, and basic needs – where we will put our varied resources to work.
In 2011, The Denver Foundation undertook its most recent Listening Campaign. You can read the results by clicking on the PDF below. While we were pleased to have nearly 800 people involved in interviews, surveys, and focus groups through the Campaign, we recognize that listening is something we must do every day.
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Anne Hathaway fans and millionaires, take note. The home seen in 2001′s Whitney Houston-produced "The Princess Diaries" is on the market for a regal 2.6 million dollars. Located at 724 Brazil Avenue in San Francisco's Excelsior District, this 103-year old building was originally a firehouse before becoming a residential property, and eventually cast as homely Anne's pre-princess abode.
At 4,800-square feet and featuring parking for four, the former firehouse is situated on a hill with cinematic views of the burgeoning Excelsior. Curbed reports that the realtor images the property to transition into "units, live-work space or your favorite tech start-up!"
The Brazil Avenue property could also be purchased by the family of a big-mouthed, wide-eyed teen hoping to stumble into a European monarchy.
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Film maker Leila Djansi has a way of trending and this time around she is trending for the comments she made about Nollywood.
"I don't think those people, this crop of filmmakers should be put under the umbrella of Nollywood. They should be put independent because the name carries a lot. If you start tagging them Nollywood, every negative connotation that comes with Nollywood… is like calling your son 'Hitler'" she said in an interview.
The above comment has infuriated many personalities in Nollywood, calling on her to apologise.
The latest personality to add his voice is Haitaian Hollywood actor, Jimmy Jean-Louis who has worked with Leila and other Nollywood filmmakers. He is also known for his documentary titled "Jimmy Goes to Nollywood".
According to him in a post, "Leila Djansi's commentary in the video is genuine for an industry that many are passionate about but, it has been misunderstood."
Read below what he has to say;
I only know a few people as passionate about Nollywood and African cinema as Leila Djansi is. She introduced me to Nollywood and Ghanaian cinema and I have gone ahead to make movies with amazing filmmakers from that industry. Talk of the Cursed Ones with Nana Obiri yeboah, The CEO with my dear friend Kunle Afolayan among others and of course Sinking Sands, I even hosted the AMAA in 2012.
Jimmy Goes To Nollywood is a documentary that was made to help the industry. to introduce it to the world even more and address issues concerning an industry that has become one of the most lucrative industries in Africa today, employing many.
The hoopla surrounding Leila Djansi's commentary in the video is genuine for an industry that many are passionate about but, it has been misunderstood. It is a misunderstanding between two pillars of the film industry. I have known Leila for a long time now and she is one person who will be honest with you, no matter what.
Her criticism of the industry is from a place of genuine concern for its growth. This she has demonstrated many times by continuously employing Nollywood talent.
The name Nollywood does provoke conflicting discourse, and asked whether the new branch of filmmakers remain under that identity, Leila offered, that identity might cause the filmmakers to be judged unfairly by the standards of the world.
Nollywood was not likened to 'Hitler', as unreleased portions of her interview will ascertain.
African cinema will be nothing without the strength and bravery of the pioneers of Nollywood.
I believe in African cinema, I believe in Nollywood, we have to continue to work together, that's were the strength lies. I encourage you to see the entire documentary "Jimmy goes to Nollywood" on Netflix in USA/UK and on A+ (Canal +) in Africa.
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I Shot Andy Warhol
|I Shot Andy Warhol
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I Shot Andy Warhol is a 1996 American-British independent film about the life of Valerie Solanas and her relationship with the artist Andy Warhol. The film marked the feature film directorial debut of Canadian director Mary Harron. The film stars Lili Taylor as Valerie, Jared Harris as Andy Warhol, and Martha Plimpton as Valerie's friend Stevie. Stephen Dorff plays Warhol superstar Candy Darling. John Cale of The Velvet Underground wrote the film's score[2] despite protests from former band member Lou Reed.[citation needed] Yo La Tengo plays an anonymous band that is somewhat reminiscent of the group.[citation needed]
The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.[3] To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Teddy Awards, the film was selected to be shown at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2016.[4]
The film opens immediately after the shooting at The Factory in 1968, followed by Valerie Solanas being shown in custody for shooting Andy Warhol. The film then uses flashbacks to when Valerie was living in New York as a sex worker, then to her difficult childhood, then to her success in studying psychology at college. Here, Valerie discovers that she is a lesbian, that she can write, and that she has a distinctive view of the world. This leads her to New York City and its downtown underworld. Through her friend Stevie, she meets Candy Darling, who in turn introduces her to Warhol.
Valerie also meets Maurice Girodias, the publisher of Olympia Press. While Valerie wants Warhol to produce her play, Up Your Ass, Girodias wants her to write a pornographic novel for him. Once she signs a contract with Girodias, she comes to suspect his offer is not a generous one and may not be in her best interest. She comes to regret signing this contract. At this point, her increasing derangement leads her to believe that Warhol and Girodias are controlling her. The film concludes, where it began, with Solanas' attempted murder of Warhol. Warhol lives in fear that Valerie will strike again and never fully recovers from the shooting. The SCUM manifesto becomes a feminist classic.
- Lili Taylor as Valerie Solanas
- Jared Harris as Andy Warhol
- Stephen Dorff as Candy Darling
- Martha Plimpton as Stevie
- Lothaire Bluteau as Maurice Girodias
- Anna Levine as Iris
- Peter Friedman as Alan Burke
- Tahnee Welch as Viva
- Jamie Harrold as Jackie Curtis
- Donovan Leitch as Gerard Malanga
- Jim Lyons as Billy Name
- Michael Imperioli as Ondine
- Reg Rogers as Paul Morrissey
- Bill Sage as Tom Baker
- Justin Theroux as Mark
- Jill Hennessy as Laura
- Coco McPherson as Brigid Berlin
- Lorraine Farris as Susan
- Craig Chester as Fred Hughes
- Victor Browne as Danny
- Billy Erb as Rotten Rita
- Anh Duong as Comtesse de Courcy
- Myriam Cyr as Ultra Violet
Initially intended as a BBC documentary, the film was directed by Mary Harron who also co-wrote the screenplay with Daniel Minahan.[5]
Dr. Dana Heller, professor of English at the Old Dominion University, argues that the film stages the conflict between Solanas and Warhol as less the result of gender politics – particularly because Solanas intended no connection between her writing and the shooting – than of the decline of print culture as represented by Solanas and the rise of new non-writing media as embodied by Warhol and the Pop art movement.[6] In the screenplay, Harron and Minahan describe Solanas as "banging at an ancient typewriter" and the film frequently shows her typing, for which she is mocked by Warhol and other Factory regulars. Solanas' writing is set against the new technologies of reproduction championed by Warhol.[7]
Many people who knew Solanas and Warhol tried to rationalize the shooting. Stephen Koch, who in 1973 wrote a study of Warhol's film, stated: "Valerie lives in terror of dependence: That is what the SCUM Manifesto is about, an absolute terror before the experience of need. Like Warhol, Solanas is obsessed with an image of autonomy, except that... she has played the obsession desperately, rather than with Warhol's famous cool."[8]
Film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 75% of critics gave the film positive reviews.[9] On Metacritic it has a weighted score of 75/100, based on 20 critics, which it ranks as "Generally favorable reviews".[10]
Awards and nominations[edit]
- Gijón International Film Festival Best Art Direction - Thérèse DePrez
- Seattle International Film Festival Golden Space Needle Award for Best Actress - Lili Taylor
- Stockholm Film Festival Award for Best Actress - Lili Taylor
- Sundance Film Festival Special Recognition for Outstanding Performance - Lili Taylor
- Independent Spirit Awards Best First Feature - Mary Harron, Tom Kalin, and Christine Vachon
- Stockholm Film Festival Bronze Horse
- Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize - Dramatic
Home media[edit]
I Shot Andy Warhol was released on Region 1 DVD on January 23, 2001.
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- "One Note Samba" - Antonio Carlos Jobim
- "The More I See You" - Chris Montez
- "Itchycoo Park" - Ben Lee
- "Sunshine Superman" - Jewel
- "Caro Nome Aria" - Daniela Lojarro
- "Mas Que Nada" - Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '65
- "Love Is All Around" - R.E.M.
- "Season of the Witch" - Luna
- "Grazing in the Grass" - Hugh Masekela
- "Do You Believe in Magic" - The Lovin' Spoonful
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- "Summertime Blues" - Blue Cheer
- "Kick Out the Jams" - MC5
- "Ain't Gonna Bump No More with No Big Fat Woman" - Joe Tex
- "I'll Keep It with Mine" - Bettie Serveert
- "Demons" - Yo La Tengo
- ^ I Shot Andy Warhol at Box Office Mojo
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116594/
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: I Shot Andy Warhol". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
- ^ "Berlinale 2016: Panorama Celebrates Teddy Award's 30th Anniversary and Announces First Titles in Programme". Berlinale. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ^ Heller 2008, p. 151.
- ^ Heller 2008, pp. 152–157.
- ^ Heller 2008, pp. 155–156.
- ^ Harron, I Shot Andy Warhol, Grove Press NY, 1995
- ^ "I Shot Andy Warhol" at Rotten Tomatoes
- ^ "I Shot Andy Warhol" at Metacritic
- Heller, Dana (2008). "Shooting Solanas: Radical Feminist History and the Technology of Failure". In Hesford, Victoria; Diedrich, Lisa (eds.). Feminist Time Against Nation Time: Gender, Politics, and the Nation-State in an Age of Permanent War. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books. ISBN 978-0-7391-1123-9.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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Ralph Nader and the Police State
Scott Horton Interviews Francis Boyle
Francis Boyle discusses how in 2004 the FBI and CIA tried to make him an informant to betray his Arab and Muslim legal clients. His refusal landed him on several terrorism watch lists and guaranteeing him a lifetime of harassment when traveling. He asks if we are already living in a police state, which will become a military dictatorship after one more major terrorist attacks. Currently Professor Boyle lectures on international law at the University of Illinois College of Law.
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Picking up right where "Perfect Illusion" left off, the saga of Joanne continues with Lady Gaga's new video for "Million Reasons," which she's called "a story and look into my life."
Initially set in the same desert where "Perfect Illusion" ends, "Million Reasons" sees Gaga waking up from a dream on the ground and getting picked up by her friends and family, who have gone looking for her. They drive her back to her studio, where she prays and cries while getting ready to shoot her own music video.
Within the frame of the "actual" video, Gaga wears a full-on Joanne outfit and rocks a hollowbody electric guitar. It's a sobering comedown from the chaos of "Perfect Illusion," and we're sure it's not the last visual we'll see from Joanne.


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Poetry: Do Not Seek
What seems so very simple
is not so what it seems
to complicate the matter
our lives are full of dreams.
Reality is distance
and in the distance fear
never were we closer
we never were so near.
Passions are never ceasing
for those who hold them dear
longing will always linger
so hearts do slowly tear.
That ever were we willing
a love can become surreal
from which we could retrieve
father time would seek to steal.
Desire's fruit sweet ripens
aiming for the ground
to capture it from bruising
swift run to what we've found.
Without excessive clothing
the body can be free
without so many miles
then you and me are we.
Do not seek the chasm
hide in this great divide
gentle hold the wonder
of us let fear subside.
Space is always hurling
life is passing through
angst between the minutes
thoughts are still of you.
Our joy is gentle knowing
cosmos slowing down
joy and its fulfilling
darkness fades the frown.
Stoic trees are darkening
clouding up the sky
blotching out the sunshine
which shone upon us high.
And yet be glad and joyful
stars are shining bright
as to each hearts flowing
long day's journey into night.


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Hi everyone! I'm Jasmine, one of the four co-founders of Recast.AI, the collaborative bot platform, and we're thrilled to be on Product Hunt to launch our newest bot building feature! Thanks @_jacksmith for the hunt! It's our second time on PH! First time, we were launching our platform allowing you to analyze your text. Now, we're launching a whole new tool: Bot Builder, which allows you to entirely visually modelize your bot's conversation. We've been working hard to make bot creation truly simple, yet extensible, powerful and limitless. The Bot Builder we're featuring today is a great step in that effort. Define which information are necessary to proceed through the conversation, setup answers for all different conversation outcomes, guide the user through an adaptable conversation flow and test your bot live, directly on the platform! It now literally can take less than 15 minutes to create a bot with Recast.AI's machine-learning technology, tools and community. Oh, and it's free! Our latest launch on Product Hunt got us a lot of precious feedbacks from the PH community. Once again, we turn to you! Thanks a mil, Jasmine
@jasmineanteunis awesome! How does this compare to other bot-building platforms? What did you guys do differently that you are SUUUUPER excited about?
@bentossell Hi! Thanks a lot for your interest! The one thing we're working for is to make the tech truly accessible to anyone. That means, first of all, being totally free, without any restriction of use, and secondly, giving the best of the tech in a truly simple and collaborative way. Our identity is based on three things: - our technology: it's an NLP technology powered with a hint of machine-learning, that we're developing internally. It allows you to truly understand, analyse and enrich speech; - our community: we are a collaborative platform, developers do not have to train their bots from scratch, they benefit from a global training shared with every member. Much like Github, our users can fork bots or parts of bots to save time and find inspiration; - our ease of use: Bot Builder here is the tool we've developed to make conversation creation truly easy. Instead of having to code everything, you can visually modelize your conversation flow, and that saves you a lifetime of struggles. Hope that answers your question! Your feedback would be really appreciated :)
@jasmineanteunis Cool I'll have to give this a go :)
@jasmineanteunis @_jacksmith Are there any baseline knowledge prerequisites for building a bot? I'm non-technical, how much does one need to know to create one of these?
@prestonattebery It really depends on your use case, but you will still need to code a bit. We've made the process easier with a lot of tutorials, starter kits and SDKs on our github https://github.com/RecastAI and on our blog https://blog.recast.ai/
Great product, I was used to API.AI and I'm actually very surprised to find recast.ai as good if not better in handling conversation intents. Need to make further tests but it looks very promising! Also I chatted with the team through intercom, they are very reactive. Hats off!
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Hi ! Nice feature. I'm building a bot to organise breakfast supplies in the office. Are there any guidelines or best practicies for this kind of bots? Thank you, Manon
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Awesome ! Great job Recast team ! Thanks for making Bots development so easy through your collaborative platform.
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Yesterday, February 6, 2013, marked the tenth anniversary of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), also known as female circumcision or female genital cutting (FGC). The day was established by the United Nations to generate awareness of FGM and to promote its eradication. The day was established ten years ago, on February 6, 2003 by Stella Obasanjo, the First Lady of Nigeria, with the official declaration "Zero Tolerance to FGM" in Africa during a conference organized by the Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children (IAC). Following the IAC's declaration, the U.N. Sub-Commission on Human Rights adopted the day as an international awareness day.
An estimated 100 to 145 million women and girls have been victimized by the unnecessary and brutal procedure of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), while another 3 million girls are at risk each year. FGM can be the partial or full removal of the external genitalia. FGM can often be fatal, especially when done in non-sanitary conditions and/or by non-medically trained persons. The fatal results of FGM can often be caused by excessive bleeding, transmission of disease or shock. The complications and the long-term effects of FGM can include: pain, infertility, difficulties in child birth, trouble with menstruation or urination, problems and extreme pain with intercourse, lack of sexual desire, no sexual stimulation, and mental illness. For the women and girls who are victims of FGM the pain and torture of the procedure are far from a one-time affair and both the physical and mental scars can last a lifetime.
In observance of the awareness day the U.S. Department of State's Ambassador at Large for Global Women's Issues, Melanne Verveer, opened and led a panel discussion this morning in Washington, D.C.
"Success is accomplished in partnership with community-based NGOs who help develop effective local solutions. But this is not just a local issue, we must all remain vigilant to the possibility that women and girls who are vulnerable to FGM/C live in countries around the world. In recent years there have been an alarming number of cases among Diaspora communities in Europe, Australia, and even the United States of families sending children back to their countries of origin to be cut.
The U.S. government supports the women and men around the world who denounce this egregious practice and act to abolish it. We have made tremendous progress over the past decade, but much remains to be done. We must all work together – men, women, grandfathers, grandmothers, community and religious leaders, governments, civil society, and multilateral organizations – to overturn deeply entrenched social norms that are harmful not only to women and girls, but to our families, communities and nations (Opening Statement)."
Ambassador Verveer was then joined by leaders and practitioners in the field including the Honorable Amina Salum Ali, Ambassador of the African Union to the United States, Dr. Nawal Nour of the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, Bakary Tamba of the nongovernmental organization (NGO) Tostan in Senegal, and Jessie Hexpoor of the NGO Hivos in the Netherlands. The event was focused on raising awareness on the continued prevalence of FGM as well as the detrimental consequences to both women/girls and communities. The panel, which can be viewed here, sought to discuss current efforts — both positive and negative — to end FGM and solutions to address this continuation of harmful gender-biased practice. The event was a follow up to Secretary Clinton's hosting of the first-ever event at the U.S. Department of State to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation last year.
In the last decade, significant progress against FGM has been made on a global scale as seen by the following Sate Department Progress Report. The biggest achievement being the recent Global Ban on FGM/C by the United Nations on December 20, 2012, after an African-led resolution calling all U.N. member states to criminalize FGM. The ban was then preceded by the 2005 Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa, which has been ratified by 36 African States and calls for individual governments to ban FGM.
Nonetheless, while rates of FGM may have fallen in many countries and alarm bells are beginning to ring louder than before, the fight for zero tolerance is far from over, and efforts must continue both in countries where the practice has a long standing history and also in the West as the fight for gender equality and against sexual violence is global. The practice of FGM/C must be clearly seen as a human rights violation; thus, education and awareness on its long term effects must be a local, national and global priority. Additionally, laws must not only be established to outlaw these human rights abuses. FGM is not just a global health issue; it is a human rights issue rooted in gender-discrimination and must be seen as such. Therefore, laws must also address the severity of the crime if we are to see the end of this extreme form of gender-based violence.
Please see my previous posts on FGM, including: Successes in the Fight Against FGM (2012), Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Awareness Day Passes With Little Notice (2012), Ending Female Genital Mutilation (2010), Is a Continental Ban Against Female Genital Mutilation on its Way in Africa? (2010), Are we closer to an end for Female Genital Mutilation? (2009), The Global Fight Against FGM (2008), Female Genital Mutilation Continues in Senegal (2007), Female Genital Mutilation in the UK (2007), Egypt Makes Huge Strides in Putting an End to Female Circumcision (2007), Girls Death in Burkina Faso Has Many Wondering If Laws are Enough! (2007)


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HTC One X battery life tests prove fruitful
We've been writing a lot about the HTC One X as this flagship smartphone for HTC has impressed a lot of people. Famed for its Tegra 3 quad-core processor (Snapdragon S4 dual-core for the US), one of the main concerns about this phone was whether the battery life would live up to expectations. News today tells how HTC One X battery tests have proved fruitful, which probably means even more people will rush to get their hands on it.
The HTC One X is packed with decent specs but the downfall of many otherwise excellent smartphones lately has been their battery performances. As we are increasing data use with our phones and are now seeing cutting-edge specs such as quad-core processors, high-resolution displays, improved cameras and the latest software many of us have found that our phones cannot get through an average day's use without the battery draining.
Motorola recently addressed this issue by taking one of its successful handsets, the Motorola Droid Razr, and bumping it up with a larger battery to become the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. So how has HTC done battery-wise with the HTC One X? It seems the manufacturer has actually done very well indeed. Engadget tells how HTC is applauding itself following testing on the HTC One X. The company has issued a blog post pointing out that people who have tested it have had praise for the battery life. Its own tests took place on the international version with quad-core processor rather than the dual-core AT&T variant for the US and seemed to show glowing results.
HTC explains that the HTC One X shows a 147% performance increase in talk time over one of its previous handsets, the HTC Sensation. It also shows a 39% increase in video playback time compared to the Sensation, a 105% improvement in MP3 playtime and a 23% increase in Web browsing time. Anandtech (who carried out independent third-party testing) was apparently impressed with the battery life of both of the HTC One X variants but Engadget tells how although they were satisfied with the dual-core HTC One X (even with LTE enabled), they were less satisfied with the global version.
It does appear though that HTC has been taking consumer concerns over smartphone battery performance seriously and the company points out that its engineering teams have spent thousands of working hours on the Battery Stamina Boost Project for the HTC One series of phones. It seems as though there's yet another aspect worth recommending about the HTC One X then and so far we've heard very few complaints about this device, which is still to see a US release.
What are your thoughts on the HTC One X and its battery performance? Do you already have the international version and if so, how have you found the battery life? Maybe you're waiting for the US variant and news of these battery tests has made up your mind that this is the right phone for you? Let us know with your comments.


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Garter Bar Slip Stitch Socks
By Karen Hoyle
Bar Slip Stitch Socks
Karen Hoyle©2001
Yarn: 3-50gm skeins of fingering weight yarn that will knit to gauge...two skeins of variegated and one skein of solid color. Yarns should be coordinating colors but different enough to contrast.
MC= variegated yarn (main color)
CC= solid color yarn (contrast color)
Needles: size US 1 (2.5mm) set of 5 dpn (or size needed for gauge)
1 st Marker
Gauge: 9 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
Size: Fits average womans size medium (adjust foot length for different (sizes)
Cast on 72 stitches.
Divide the stitches evenly on 4 (18 sts on each) needles. Join, being careful not to twist stitches.
~tip~My personal favorite way to join is to slip the first CO st unto the end of ndl 4 and the last CO st unto the beg of ndl 1. Simple, efficient and it looks great.
Place marker at beginning of round (between needles one and four) where tail end of CO yarn is. This marker will always be considered the "beginning" of any round. Use a split marker or a little safety pin and move it up every few rounds.
Work K2, P2 (or K1, P1 or K3, P1) ribbing for 1 1/2 inches or desired length.
Start Simple Slip Stitch pattern (slip all sts as if to purl):
rnds 1-4 (MC): knit even
rnd 5 (CC): *sl 1 (twice), k4* rep
rnd 6 (CC): *sl 1 (twice), p4* rep
~reminder~the slipped stitches will be the MC yarn NOT the CC yarn. The CC yarn will only be used for the k4 and the p4. And of course, the heels and toes.
Work 9 reps of the 6 rnd pattern. End after a round 2.
Heel Flap
The 36 stitches on needles 2 and 3 for instep are not worked. You will be knitting back and forth on the 36 sts on needles one and four only. Knit heel flap in heel stitch, slipping the first st of EACH row.
Knit the heel flap:
Knit to end of needle 1 with MC. Turn work. Cut CC yarn and attach here for colored heel. S1, and purl back the rem stitches on needle 1 and 4. Turn. Start heel stitch with row 1 (right side) of pattern.
Heel Stitch Pattern (CC yarn):
Row 1:(right side) *sl 1, k 1* rep across
Row 2: sl 1, p across
Repeat these 2 rows until heel flap is square or about 2 1/2 inches long. If you desire a longer heel just continue until the length you want. Remember, the longer the heel, the more gusset sts you will need to pick up. End after a row 2.
Turn Heel
This is a standard round heel:
Next row: (right side) slip 1, knit to center marker, k2, SSK, k1, turn.
Next row: slip 1, purl 5, p2tog, p1, turn.
*Slip 1, knit to within 1 st away from gap between the sts, SSK, k1, turn.
Slip 1, purl to within 1 st away from gap, p2tog, p1, turn.*
Repeat from * to * until all stitches have been worked, always working together the 2 sts on each side of the gap. End after a purl row. Turn.
Knit to the center of needle one, this is the needle with the heel flap sts on it. Stop, you are now once again at center back of your sock (be sure your marker is between needles 1 and 4) Your sts should be set up as follows:
needle 1: 10 heel sts
needle 2: 18 instep sts
needle 3: 18 instep sts
needle 4: 10 heel sts
Pick up for the gussets:
Drop the CC used for the heel. With needle 1 and MC yarn, pick up one stitch through each slip stitch loop on edge of heel flap. This number will depend on how long you knit the heel flap. Use a crochet hook for ease. Slip the picked up st onto needle one with the 10 heel sts. Continue to pick up sts along the heel flap until all edge loops are done. You will have the original 10 sts PLUS the picked up gusset sts on needle one.
Knit across the instep stitches on needles 2 and 3. The foot is knit in plain stockinette stitch.
With needle 5, pick up one stitch through each slip stitch loop on edge of heel flap. When all loops are picked up, knit across the 10 heel sts on needle 4. You will have the original 10 sts PLUS the picked up gusset sts on needle four. You should have equal amount of sts on needles one and four. You are once again at center back of your sock and ready to
start the gusset decreases.
You should have:
1} half the heel stitches and the picked-up gusset stitches on needle 1
2} half the instep stitches on needle 2
3} the second half of the instep stitches on needle 3
4} the second group of gusset stitches and the second half of the heel
stitches on needle 4
Knit 1 round even.
Now decrease for the gussets:
Needle 1: knit to 3 sts from end of needle, k2tog, k1.
Needles 2 & 3: Knit even in stockinette st.
Needle 4: at the beginning of needle, k1, SSK, work to end.
Knit one round (all 4 needles) even.
Alternate decrease and even rounds until 72 stitches remain, 18 sts on each of 4 needles.
Knit all rnds in stockinette st. End when the foot length is about where your big toe is attached to your foot or approx 1 3/4 inches shorter than your foot. Stop at the marker between ndl 1 and 4. Change to CC yarn for toe and knit one rnd.
This is the standard toe shaping. Start at the beginning of needle one where marker is. See how important that little marker has been?!
Decrease round:
Needle 1: K to 3 sts from end, k2tog, k1.
Needle 2: K1, SSK, knit to end.
Needle 3: K to 3 sts from end, k2tog, k1.
Needle 4: K1, SSK, knit to end.
Knit one round even.
Alternate decrease and even rounds until 9 stitches remain on each needle.
Knit decrease round every round until 4 sts remain on each needle.
Place stitches on 2 needles. The 4 sts each from ndls 2 and 3 onto one needle and the 4 sts each from ndls 1 and 4 onto one needle. Graft together. Weave in any loose ends.
Knit another sock to match!
Karen Hoyle© 2001
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Irishman Dermot O'Toole was murdered during a botched robbery for just €140, a court heard today.
The 64-year old was stabbed to death after trying to save his wife during the attack on at their jewellery shop in Australia.
Gavin Perry, 26 was today charged with murdering Mr O'Toole during the robbery last Friday.
Perry, who hung his head throughout the entire hearing at Melbourne Magistrates Court, is also accused of causing serious injury, to Mr O'Toole's wife, Bridget.
He was also charged with robbing jewellery valued at $200 (€140) from the O'Toole's shop, The Jewel Shed, while armed with a knife.
One of the victim's three sons, Christian O'Toole, sat in court with his wife to look at the man accused of his father's murder.
Mr O'Toole, who is originally from Galway, was fatally stabbed after going to his wife's aid during the robbery and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Prosecutor Patrick O'Halloran told that court that Perry's image should not be published as witnesses would soon view photographs as part of their investigations.
Mr O'Halloran said the witnesses might be influenced if they saw Mr Perry's image before they viewed the photos.
"Identity is a live issue," he said.
Magistrate Jack Vandersteen agreed and ordered that Perry's image not be made public for two weeks.
Prosecutor O'Halloran said the accused was seen by five people at the shop at the time of the alleged armed robbery.
He said a second set of witnesses would also put Mr Perry in the area, and that the accused man's image was also captured by CCTV cameras at the jewellery store and at a nearby supermarket.
Perry kept his head bowed during the hearing and tried to turn away from the courtroom when Magistrate Vandersteen told him to stand.
"Look at me please," Mr Vandersteen ordered.
Wearing a maroon T-shirt and dark tracksuit bottoms Parry, turned forward and was told he would next appear in court again on November 11.
At the end of the hearing Christian O'Toole hugged his sobbing wife.
Mr O'Toole and his wife were both born in Ireland but moved Down Under and opened the jewellery store 26 years ago. They have two other sons, Dale and Trent.
The sons said their father and mother were inseparable and said it was typical of him to go to help Bridget.
Christian said: "He was devoted to her.
"Nothing demonstrates this devotion more than the way in which he was so tragically taken from us."


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"Tonalities from Orbit #3" is a video recording of a live interactive soundscape and visual improvisation performed at the Rocky Mountain Synthesizer Meetup October 12th, 2016 at Globe Hall in Denver. It's performed using only a Nord Lead 4 with custom patches from INIT and Resolume using live camera input with no pre-recorded sequences.
The theme of this meetup was "The Sound of 50's SciFi: Theremins and Circuits" where Victoria Lundy did a lecture on Thereminist Sam Hoffman who's work is synonymous with the iconic SciFi sound. I did a talk on the work of Louis and Bebe Barron to create electronic tonalities for the groundbreaking film "Forbidden Planet".
After the lectures, Victoria and I each did a performance illustrating some ideas from the talk. In this video I'm using the Nord Lead 4 to to channel the Krell.
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Absolutely not. In fact, what has been disappointing, is that we are a very stoic nation. We have had disasters in the past. Everyone has got behind the leader, we have got in there, done our best to clean it up.
But unfortunately, during an international tragedy, we have seen people actually trying to exploit it for political advantage.
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"There is no denialist cult," Craig Kelly says, about views about climate change within the Morrison government.
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You can do the same sort of analysis for virtually every religion. They all exist to perpetuate certain power structures and rules for a (more or less) functional society. They were created by humans to explain the world and to codify certain power structures. God was built in the image of his creator, man.
So what's specifically wrong with Islam?
Well if the Tanakh is the product of a tribe of people built over several thousand years, and the gospels are the result of a man's friends writing posthumous accounts of his teachings and life, the Qu'ran is the work of a madman.
It is clear that the Jewish holy book was not written by a single person at a single point in time, but rather assembled (How and when is up for both secular and religious debate.) The Christian tradition ascribes authorship to its various works, but not divine authorship. If there is conflict in the Gospels it is because different writers chose to emphasize different aspects of Jesus' personality and teachings. The Qu'ran, on the other hand, is supposed to be the direct words of God dictated to his final prophet Mohammad. Mohammad (at least supposedly) wrote the whole thing and presented it to his followers as is. The closest they came to input was to create the Hadith, stories about the life of...Mohammad, which are used to figure out stuff not directly in the Qu'ran.
This means that if Judaism is pseudo-democratic (After all when a work is assembled over a period of time longer than any one person can live it is necessarily controlled by a variety of authors, and when it is built up by a tribe it is bound to represent that tribe's political and philosophical opinions in some way or form) and the bible is like a caucus of Jesus' friends and early followers, the Qu'Ran is a dictatorial book. It exists to feed the ego and pleasure of a single person. This one person is presented as perfection. While the view of Jesus we get are his best aspects (After all if he got mad one day and kicked a leper it's not like his buddies are going to write that down) and the views of the Jewish patriarchs are complicated and at times even judgmental (Moses was a bad boy and because of it he never got to go to Israel.) Mohammad is, of course perfection. All his foibles and weirdness are embedded in the religion because there's no countervailing force. So if he was warlike and bloody minded, well that's the way people should be. And if he married a prepubescent girl and started having sex with her before she was even 10 (Which he did) well if the perfect prophet of God did it how could there be anything wrong with that?
In a lot of ways Mohammad resembles an ancient L. Ron Hubbard, building a religion for his personal gain and pleasure, and then letting it pass on to others after he died. He spouted whatever he felt like at a given time, sometimes warlike sometimes peaceful, sometimes reasonable (lots of useful social laws, like any religion), sometimes kind of nutty (I flew on a winged horse to...whatwhat?) The Qu'ran lacks the 'wisdom of the crowds' aspect that most other religions have because it was created by one person (Though it was probably edited afterwards, and he may have had collaborators, it is at least a cohesive work in a way that the Bible is not)
What does this all mean? Just that at its basis Islam is less varied and less broad in perspective than collaborative religions, and that makes it more dangerous. It is a singular vision of its own perfection and power, exhorting its followers to arrogance and self-certitude, and proclaiming its own absolute perfection. Does this mean that Muslims are inherently dangerous? Not necessarily. I mean Christians did a pretty good job of butchering people during the crusades, but eventually stopped that for political and cultural reasons. The same will probably happen to the dangerous strains of fundamentalist Islam. People will always interpret 'holy books' in such a way as to fit their chosen lifestyle, and education reduces religious influence. But it does mean that the Qu'Ran is probably more effective as a means of war propaganda than either the old or new testaments, and that its followers have a more coherent and focused plan than those who follow compound philosophy.
It also makes it, in my opinion, much less interesting as a text. But that's a different story.


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Bhutan's tradition and culture are very much alive in its language & literature, arts & crafts, drama, music, architecture, and basic social interactions. Traditional age-old ceremonies, religious festivals, and belief systems continue to have a special significance in the daily lives of the people.
The best way to relish the rich flora and fauna, culture and etiquette, people and lifestyle and to get a taste of the real Bhutan is through a cultural tour. In the comfort of your personal car or coach you drive scenic towns, villages and forests with comfortable nights in clean quality hotels approved by the Tourism Department for their standards. We will give you the best of Bhutan in comfort. Wherever possible we can organize cultural shows for you to heighten your experience and letting you get a feel of the Bhutanese hospitality. Better still, we can arrange for you to attend real festivals which are witnessed by many Bhutanese.
The best way to do a cultural tour is to time your trip with the many festivals that take place all over Bhutan, all year round. Bhutanese festivals are truly unique. The religious dances at these festivals are attended by hundreds of devoted Bhutanese dressed in their beautiful multi-colored dresses. The Tshechus in Paro, Thimphu and Bumthang (including the Jambay Lhakhang Drub) are the some of the most popular ones.
Arrive Paro International Airport During the journey, one will experience breath-taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Jumolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by our representatives and escort you to the Hotel.
Paro – Sightseeing Drive to Drukgyal Dzong, a ruined fortress which is 16 km away from Paro Town. Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Jumolhari 'Mountain of the Goddess' can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329 m /24,029 ft.). After lunch visit Rinpung Dzong, National Museum and Kichu Lhakhang. Kichu Lhakhang is the oldest and the most sacred shrine of Bhutan built in 8th century by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. In the evening take a leisurely stroll in Paro town. Overnight in Hotel.
Paro – Thimphu This morning drive along the winding road along the Paro Chu (Chu means water or river) downstream to the confluence with the Wang Chu and then then turn upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimphu, the Capital. Lunch will be served at the Hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Memorial Chorten, dedicated to the Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Overnight in Hotel. Day 4: Thimphu – Sightseeing Visit Tashichho Dzong, the main Government Secretariat building, where the government ministries, the Office of His Majesty the King and the Throne Room, the offices and living quarters of the monk body and the Chief Abbot are housed. Wander in the town, visit shops and the Handicrafts Emporium, where Bhutanese textiles and other handicrafts are available. Visit the painting and woodcrafts schools where traditional painting and other arts are kept alive. Visit the National Library and see the ancient manuscripts preserved there. Visit the Simtokha Dzong (6 km from Thimphu), the oldest Dzong in Bhutan built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629 A.D. Evening: Relax in the hotel or stroll in the town.
Thimphu – Punakha Morning after breakfast, drive to the Dochula Pass 3,140 meters, stop for photo break at the 105 chortens perched on the mountain side. On a clear day the view of the eastern Himalayan snow capped mountains will be clearly visible. Drive down to the valley. Lunch at Lobesa. After lunch walk to the chime Lhakang, the monastery of the Divine mad monk. Get blessed with a giant wooden Phallus. Evening visit the Punakha Dzong. Night at the hotel.
Punakha – Trongsa. The journey to central Bhutan begins today. The drive to Trongsa takes about 5-6 hours from Punakha. Stop at Wangdue Phodrang , walk around the town and visit the dzong, Packed lunch will be served on the at Chendebji Chorten. Overnight at Hotel in Trongsa.
Trongsa – Jakar (Bumthang) Drive to Jakar, which takes about 2 1/2 hours from Trongsa, is a pleasant drive through scenic forests and countryside. You also cross one of the highest passes named Yotongla (Alt. 17,000 ft.) along the East – West Highway on this drive. Bumthang is a land of mysteries and mystics and tales of the great Guru Padmasambhava who performed formidable feats and miracles in historical time in this place still hold sway. A beautiful sighting of Jakar Dzong (Castle of the White Bird) can be had from View Point. Lunch will be served in Hotel. Afternoon, a hike up to Lame Goenpa, a temple built by the First King of Bhutan for his two nun sisters. Outside Lame Goenpa one can see a workshop for traditional Bhutanese papermaking. Overnight at the hotel in Bumthang.
Bumthang – Halt Visit the Dairy Farm, Swiss cheese Factory and Apple Juice Factory. Walk around Bumthang valley in preparation for the excursion to Ngang Lhakhang.
Bumthang – Ngang Lhakhang (Distance – 20 km, about 5 – 6 hours journey. Altitude of Ngang Lhakhang 9500ft.) The route follows the Chamkhar Chu, a river known for trout. Stop for lunch at Thangbi Lhakhang. From here the trek enters the Ngang Yul (Land of the Swan) at the centre of which lies the Ngang Lhakhang (Swan Temple). In by-gone days, the valley was populated by swans, and hence the name Ngang Yul. Overnight halt in camp.
Ngang Lhakhang – Ugyenchholing (Distance 23 km. About 7 – 8 hours journey. Altitude of Ugyenchholing is 9300 ft.) The trek starts with a gradual climb to Phephe La Pass at an altitude of 3353 m, the highest point of the trek route. The trail passes through beautiful forested areas where many stops can be made to enjoy the natural beauty of the place. Along the way, the Ugyenchholing Palace can be seen. Overnight at the camp.
Ugyenchholing – Jakar (Distance 10 km. About 2 – 3 hours journey. Altitude 9000ft.) The trail follows the Tang Chu, another trout-filled river. On the bank of the river is the Tang Rimpoche's Lhakhang. The trek will pass the Mebar Tsho (Flaming Lake). From Pangshing, the group will be picked up by transport and driven to Jakar. Overnight halt in Wangdichholing Lodge.
Jakar – Trongsa Drive to Trongsa along the East – West Highway. Stops can be made along the way to enjoy the scenery. Lunch at Hotel in Trongsa. Afternoon, leisurely stroll around Trongsa town. Overnight in Hotel.
Trongsa – Paro Drive back to Thimphu along the East – West Highway.As the drive is through thick jungle, at times you'll see monkies, deers and Langurs. Picnic lunch will be arranged at Wangdue Guest House. After lunch climb to Dochula and to the Capital city Thimphu. Walk around for last minute shoppinig and evening drive to Paro. Night at Paro
Paro Hike After breakfast we drive to the base of the cliff for the walk to the Tiger's nest. A very challenging and a spiritual hike up the mountain top the Tiger's nest. Lunch at the cafeteria with the view of the Taktsang in front of you.Evening walk back to the base. Last minute shopping and to the hotel.
Paro International Airport. Morning after breakfast drive to the airport, our team will come and see you off, wish you a safe journey.


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Washington State's famed Columbia Valley produces extraordinary grapes in large part due to the area's great soils – the result of massive flooding during the last Ice Age. Light and porous, these soils are frequently wind-blown, and the windy tops of the many high hills and ridgelines of the region are typically devoid of soil leaving a "stonecap" of rocks behind.


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Legion: Skin Deep and why storing information in DNA is awesome and feasible BUT NOT THAT WAY
by, April 27th, 2015 at 11:31 PM (3194 Views)
So I started reading Legion by Brandon Sanderson and all's fine and dandy until he reached I3, a company that will REVOLUTIONIZE information storage by transfecting human cells with bits of DNA to store information, using a virus.
And I'm just like, NO NO NO WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT.
For reference, the technology is totally feasible, DNA is just strings of 4 nucleotides, and as such, can totally be used to encode information. Rather like how we have 0 and 1 in transistors, now we have A, T, G, or C, with which we can convert to 0s and 1s and back quite easily since it's just a matter of encoding.
Read: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal...ture11875.html
So, it's a real thing, storing information in DNA. BUT, why the heck would you want that DNA to be in a cell?! Why would you want it to be part of your genome?
See, here's what's gonna happen when that DNA is in your genome, assuming that your delivery method is 100% safe and effective, it's gonna be subjected to a fuckload of damage. It's in a goddamn body, that's gonna be in the sun, that's gonna be injured, that's gonna be running fuck knows where, exposed to fuck knows what. Your bits of DNA is gonna be subjected to all that, and then you risk mutating it. Congrats, your information's now corrupted, hope you like that you cheeky little startup.
And that's just the external damage that's gonna risk mutating your bits of DNA that you stuck in your genome for no goddamn reason. Since, that doesn't even take into account the fact that, if you're wanting your DNA to be replicated (why the hell would you want that, just one molecule is enough and if you can make one molecule in the first place you can make thousands of it already!), there's an inherent mutation rate subjected to the accuracy of DNA polymerases, the little protein that copies your DNA, and fuck tons of other helper proteins and processes and whatnot. So, the more you copy your bits of DNA, the more likely it's gonna be mutated, and WHOOP THERE GOES YOUR DATA.
Just make the DNA molecules, with your information encoded on it, put it in a storage tube, then freeze dry that sucker and keep it in a cool and dark place and it'll last you thousands and thousands of years. There you fucking go, micrograms to milligrams of DNA storing your oh so important data with GB to TB of storage in less space than your goddamn thumb.
Urgh, now I can't even get through the rest of the story since this is BOTHERING ME TOO MUCH.
*Hell, even if you want to store it in cells, you already have the perfect host for such a thing, and the story itself even mentions it.
JUST STORE IT IN E.COLI CELLS. Yes! The bacteria where you don't give a damn if it has cancer because it can't get cancer! Or, fuck, I dunno, a plant, like corn.
Gah the more I think about this the more it irritates me.


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Should You Hire a Professional Painter Or Do It Yourself?
Posted by Sam Sundeleaf on Friday, March 31, 2017
We live in a DIY world...
"Do it yourself" is an anthem that rings through home improvement shows and websites, showcasing radical transformations and proud homeowners. Resources like Youtube have also opened the door to tutorials that are further empowering ambitious DIYers. Whether you're installing a hot water heater or re-caulking your tub, you can find a video showing you how to do it.
On one hand, this is great! Rolling up your sleeves and stepping outside your comfort zone to tackle something new is a healthy part of owning a home. And, in some cases, you can save money while enjoying that priceless sense of accomplishment.
Other times, however, you might find yourself in a bit deeper than you'd like to be.
So, when it comes to house painting, why hire a professional? What are the real benefits?
7 Benefits of Hiring a Professional Painting Company
- Safety - It doesn't get much more practical than this. Exterior painting can be dangerous, especially when it involves ladders, staging, or even lifts. Pros are experienced, trained, and have all the right safety equipment.
- Fully-Insured - A reputable, respectable painting company will be fully-insured, protecting your home and assets in case of any sort of accident or property damage.
- Expertise - As helpful as Youtube can be, there is just no substitute for years of training, craftsmanship, and extensive product knowledge.
- Surface Prep - Painting involves so, so much more than just applying paint. Repairing dry rot, replacing damaged wood, sanding, patching, and more are all aspects of the process that need to be navigated. Skip one of these early steps and you're only setting your project up for failure.
- Longevity - A properly prepped surface and well-chosen, skillfully-applied products will last a long time. DIY projects, no matter how well-intentioned, often don't enjoy that kind of lifespan. And this, in turn, drives up your costs and eliminates that savings you were working toward.
- Clean Up - Many DIY-ers don't consider how to contain and clean up their project. We can safely assume you don't want to be stepping on paint chips for the next few years! A skilled painter will leave no sign that they were there other than the fresh surfaces.
- Efficiency - A team of painters with the right tools and equipment can transform your home in a fraction of the time it takes one or two inexperienced people. Don't spend a summer on your step ladder... We're guessing you have a lot of things you'd rather be doing.
- Warranties - Pros offer priceless peace of mind!
At the end of the day, asking whether or not you should paint your own house is a little like asking whether you should try replacing the brakes on your car yourself. Technically you could, perhaps, but is it really worth it?