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It feels as if you're on a movie set. The family members, with tears rolling down their faces, look like they've heard the world's worst news. And, you, you can no longer think straight. "I can't do it" is all you chant, repeatedly. And, every time you say it out loud, you only believe it to be truer than it was before. Yes, I've been a part of that scene. Trust me, it's not pretty. You question your decision-making, your family's irrevocable support, and most importantly, your love for the person you're bid to wed. It all gets so overpowering, everything looks like it's falling apart. Weddings in our country are a big, fat affair with so many people involved, and so many hopes pinned on you two. I would say it's natural to feel frightened days before the D-day, but I'd also add that there are ways you can address that. Just keep an open mind, will you?
Believe me, I've met brides whose biggest cause of stress is not what comes after the wedding, but the wedding itself! The slew of functions in an Indian wedding is enough to frighten the bejeezus out of anyone. It's all so overwhelming. In that case, delegate the tasks, put your pressure on someone else. It's your wedding, after all! If, however, there's something else that's causing you stress, figure out the root of it. And, address it accordingly.
Sometimes, it's best to leave tomorrow out of the scenario. Cross the bridge when you come to it. For now, simply focus on the proceedings, and revel in them. Yes, it's an important step you've taken in life. But, ruining the present by unnecessarily focusing on what might happen tomorrow will only kill the mood of you and your loved ones.
Oh, come on! Don't we all do that? We all have our own stress-busting solutions. When it all gets a little too much, grab your bestie and take an hour or two off to step out and have some fun. Remember to not talk about what's going to happen, and just have a nice time. This way, when you resume the preps, you'll do it with a fresher state of mind. Chances are, you'll even forget what'd been bothering you in the first place.
Is it really serious? Talk it out. Don't keep it to yourself for that will only add to your stress and ruin the most important day of your life. If what's irking you from within is something too significant to ignore, tell it to the closest person in your family who you can talk your heart out to. To have second thoughts about a decision as huge as this commands a second opinion. They will not only be able to help you but assure you that it's natural to feel this way. Regardless of the cause of the jitters, they'll be there by your side to tell you that you're not alone, and that you have their full support.
Debatable? Hardly. We aren't living in the 19th century where you weren't even asked twice for your thoughts. If you've said yes to something – and if you've dragged your issue all the way till the wedding day – it's your duty to go through with the wedding that involves not just you and your fiancé, but two hopeful families. What's more, unless the issue that's causing you stress is an absolute deal-breaker, you must know that this is a passing feeling, and will fade away with time. This way, no matter how bothered you are for the time-being, you know that it's not really that big a deal.
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Montreal has one of the most affordable public transportation networks in North America, and it's about to get even cheaper.
In a bid to promote the use of buses, trains and the metro, the Government of Quebec's Ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l'Électrification des transports is offering discounts to regular-rate yearly OPUS subscribers for 2018.
How does it work? If you commute to work or pay for your transit needs on a monthly basis, you can enrol in the OPUS à l'année program by December 10 to get one free month of public transit.
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Mason County Commissioners Put Off Decision on Biggest Budget Cuts
Mason County is tackling the last mile of the grueling 2009 budget-cutting marathon one inch at a time.
The county commissioners considered five ways to trim expenditures during a meeting Tuesday, but they tabled until next week two of the largest proposals: across-the-board cuts of as much as 5 percent and a two-week year-end closure of county offices.
The county doesn't have a specific goal of how much it wants to cut. Officials are just working toward a balanced budget by the end of the year.
The two delayed proposals could have slashed as much as $690,000 from the budget, according to T.J. Martin, the county's human resources director. He's been crunching the numbers with the commissioners and other elected officials most of the year.
The commissioners agreed to take public testimony on the tabled ideas at next Tuesday's regular meeting.
They did vote 2-1 to transfer into general coffers most of a special mental health fund. The fund has accumulated $288,000 from several tax sources.
The vote puts $200,000 of the fund into the current expense budget, helping fill gaps caused by lower-than-expected revenue from timber and sales taxes, interest payments, building fees and other sources.
Board Chairman Tim Sheldon voted against transferring the mental health money, which he said could support jail inmate programs.
Superior Court Judge Toni Sheldon, the commissioner's sister, used wall charts to argue that tax money is allotted to various funds under a formula and shouldn't be used for other purposes. At an earlier meeting, she said the mental-health fund money could help people she sees coming through her courtroom.
But Monty Cobb, the deputy prosecutor who advises the commissioners, said he firmly believes the mental-health fund "is general expense money" placed in a separate fund arbitrarily.
The commissioners also voted to cut $25,000 from the Department of Community Development, the building and planning arm of the county. That was a big step back from the original proposal to trim up to $200,000 from DCD, a department that has taken heavy hits for more than a year due to the downturn in construction.
Cutting the higher amount would have meant three to eight additional layoffs. Several citizens testified against the proposal. Among them was Will Stakelin of the Master Builders Association, who said the deep cuts would lead to inspection delays and project bottlenecks, causing job losses in the private sector and less revenue for the county.
Sheldon favors deeper cuts and said the department should sustain itself with fees. By the end of the year it will have "overspent" its budget by almost half a million dollars, Sheldon said.
"We've gone from the second-fastest growing county in the state to declining growth," he said.
Showing frustration over the hearing process, Sheldon said, "We need to really tighten our belt. It's long past time."
The commissioners also voted 2-1 against a proposal to cut $40,000 from the parks and trails department. Sheldon was the dissenting vote. A number of other minor budget adjustments and fund transfers put the county's total "cuts" at $325,000.
Even as 2009 finances continue to bedevil the county, Auditor Karen Herr started the meeting by presenting the first draft of the 2010 county budget. She asked department heads to be conservative with their requests. So far next year's current expense fund stands at about $26 million, nearly the same as in 2007.
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AirlineTickets and AirportParking CEO Sujan Patel on the Future of Online Travel
The airline industry may be in a slow and painful decline, but the online travel searching, booking, and rating industry is still soaring, especially here in Seattle. The combination of the Northwest's tech startup culture, open-minded worldview, and the rainy winter months that leave us all yearning to hop on a plane to somewhere—anywhere—warm and sunny, has created a hotbed for travel-centric startups to plant seeds and grow.
The original Seattle-area travel booking powerhouse, Expedia, has now spread its wings to encompass flight, hotel, restaurant, and vacation review site TripAdvisor, and flight seat advice and review site SeatGuru. And a series of other niche sites have popped up on the Seattle travel scene, including InsideTrip, which focuses on providing consumers with more information about flights beyond pricing comparisons—like on-time records, baggage handling records, the age and type of the plane, etc.—before they book. Other startups on the local online travel bandwagon include Farecast (now folded into Microsoft's Bing Travel), Yapta, Raveable, Ignition Partners backed-TravelPost, and Madrona Venture Group-backed Off & Away.
In an industry that is clearly growing, another entrepreneur has jumped into the game, launching a series of sites that he says are aimed at making the hefty job of researching and booking travel (as well as getting to and from the airport) easier. After working in Internet marketing for a number of years for sites including Lowfares.com, IdentityTheft.com, Radar Online, and Yahoo! Games, Sujan Patel turned his online expertise into a business plan for airlinetickets.org and airportparking.org—two for-profit sites, still in development, that he says will fill gaps in the online travel industry, and make the process of traveling less like a chore, and more like the beginning of a vacation.
"It wasn't till I worked on a site called lowfares.com where I found my passion for travel. While working on Lowfares.com I found gaps in the travel industry," Patel wrote to Xconomy, via e-mail. Lowfares, another online travel comparison and booking site, is where Patel developed his travel industry chops. It's also where he found inspiration for his own business—a site that compared more than just travel prices.
"That's when I came up with the idea for airlinetickets.org, airportparking.org and our other websites. There are plenty of sites that can help you find a cheap flight and other travel accommodations. There are even sites that review specific destinations and hotels that can help people enjoy their vacations," he wrote. "However, no individual website focuses on making the process of traveling more enjoyable. I'd like to help with the simple things all travelers have to do, such as flying (choosing an airline), and find parking (at an airport of course)."
Although still in its infancy, the venture has caught the attention of a number of local angel investors, including Andy Liu and David Niu of BuddyTV, Geoff Entress, Bob Senoff, and Fred Hsu, the co-founder of oversee.net. So far Patel says he has raised $90,000 out of a $200,000 round, which will close within the next 30 days.
I caught up with Patel last week and asked him a few questions about the new startup, including what makes airlinetickets.org and airportparking.org unique compared to other travel startups, what his plans are for the future, and the age-old question online startups face—how he plans to monetize. Here's what he had to say:
Xconomy: You mentioned that you noticed "gaps in the travel industry" while working on Lowfares.com. Could you expand on these gaps, and how you plan to tackle them?
Sujan Patel: I want to help travelers book flights based off their individual needs beyond the simple variables of prices and dates. Each traveler has different needs and I want to help travelers by providing different statistics to help guide them in the right direction.
For example, someone who flies frequently would benefit from an airline in which they can earn rewards with, such as free flights or upgrades. Another example is someone who travels with children—they may benefit from choosing an airline that offers individual TVs, which can make the flight more enjoyable.
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How to Prune a Sweetbay Magnolia
On the eastern seaboard, in the South, and as far west as Texas, the sweetbay magnolia ((Magnolia virginiana) is a native evergreen tree that grows to heights of 50 feet in the wild. This magnolia appears as a landscape specimen tree in non-native states in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 10. In cool climates -- if pruned regularly -- it remains a shrub. Sweetbay magnolia produces creamy-white, aromatic flowers during the warm months, providing beauty and fragrance from June to fall.
Plan the shape of the sweetbay magnolia before pruning any branches. A cluster of stems grows from the base of a young tree. To obtain a strong, central leader for the tree, remove all branches but one from the base. If growing the magnolia as a shrub, retain the multiple base stems for a fuller look.
Cut away any diseased, broken or dead branches first. Prune these branches all the way to their base, where they intersect with a stronger branch.
Thin out crowded branches. Plants need proper sunlight and air filtration. Crowded branches can wrap around each other or exhibit poor health. Cut these stems back to the supporting branch.
Make any training cuts, depending on whether you want a central leader or multiple-stemmed base. For a central leader, choose the straightest stem at the base and cut away all remaining stems to the ground. When new sprouts appear, prune them to the ground, as well. For this type of vigorous pruning, the plant must be at least two years old; a younger plant may not survive. For a multiple-stemmed base, prune away any stems that appear diseased, crooked or broken.
Follow the natural shape of the sweetbay magnolia to make any other pruning cuts. It naturally takes on a pyramid shape, wider at the base and narrower at the top. Avoid deviating from this shape for a healthy-looking tree or shrub.
- Use pruning shears that are sharpened and well lubricated. In addition to making the pruning job easier, sharpened equipment makes clean cuts, protecting the plant from disease or pests.
- Sweetbay magnolias bloom in the summer; prune them after the blooms fade.
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EXERCISE: Your Fluid Container
Have you ever thought of yourself as a large container of fluid? Probably not, but bear with me here. Being a large fluid container may at first sound unappealing, but the ease of movement of all that fluid is key to your health and creativity!
Since not every illness or symptom has a clear cut source, next time an ache or pain appears, why not try finding the "stones in your road?" Or, to modify Dr. Upledger's phrase just a bit, why not seek those stones on your fluid road? Alter the phrase to: "What we do is take away obstacles like removing stones from your sea"—meaning your internal sea, your fluid container, your fluid body. The stones are unseen energy cysts, trapped energy that can, over time, change a fluid flow to turbulent waves or to a stagnant pond. How does that resonate?
Here are some ways to look at these watery metaphors:
Imagine the crashing waves inside you creating disruption of important functions. Did you ever think these might show up as such symptoms as migraines, dizziness, TMJ issues or even the inability to speak your truth?
The stagnant pond might show up as a muddy and sluggish immune system or as intestinal distress. However the distressed fluid system reacts, whatever distress is created inside, the central nervous system has to make sense of it all.
Think about that. What a job!
To start monitoring your Fluid Container, try the following exercise:
Lie down in a comfortable spot and do a short, five-minute version of the Inner Reconnaissance you learned in Chapter One. However, for this exercise your focus is on the felt sense and observation of your fluids.
Become an Inner Observer to the rise and fall of your breath and the gurgles in your stomach, perhaps the tightness of certain areas and the places that seem to need attention. Be curious. Imagine all the places fluid flows inside your body, from your skull down to your toes.
If you start to feel antsy or if an emotion scoots by, even if you easily start to sink deep inside your system, say to yourself as you begin to listen closely to your body, "Hmmm, I wonder what's there."
As you internally do your detective work, don't assume you know how or if the fleeting pain in your left leg relates to the discomfort in your belly. When you find an area where you go blank or feel your breathing change, ask, "Is there a stone in that watery road?"
And once you ask the question, simply let it go. Allow what comes into your awareness without trying to figure out what or why it is.
Most key is to be in curiosity about your internal sea, and if you are, the tide of your health will have no choice but to start to either calm or come to life, whichever is needed.


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"From the first note of Stephen Waarts' Brahms G Major Sonata I was hooked, and within a few bars I was moved to tears."
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Stephen Waarts' innate and individual musical voice has established him as a firm favourite with audiences. With a voracious appetite for repertoire, he has already performed more than 30 standard violin concertos, as well as rarely performed works, and he is a passionate chamber musician.
During the 2019/20 season Waarts makes his recital debut at the Wigmore Hall, London, with pianist Gabriele Carcano and works by Fauré, Szymanowski and Bartók. He returns to the Auditorium du Louvre in Paris with a solo recital featuring Paganini, Bach and Ysaÿe, and further recitals and chamber concerts include Amsterdam's Concertgebouw and Carnegie Hall in New York.
Stephen Waarts gave an outstanding debut at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater. In a fine program of Beethoven, Bartok, Ravel and Waxman. . .The Washington PostCritical Acclaim
I'm convinced he's the real deal.
The slow movement was particularly striking, as Waarts sang the contemplative characteristics in a mature way that brought to mind a young Yehudi Menuhin.
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"Better Angels" was an episode that started out sentimental and sappy only to take a dark and, in some ways unexpected turn. The many recollections of Dale, and Rick and Carl's heart to heart, coupled with hopeful music gave the sense that The Walking Dead was turning into an ABC sitcom having its "serious" episode. Much attention was given to a character that was only really given lines until just before his death in the series. Evidently, it took Dale's death for T-Dog to have more lines. Perhaps the trimming down of cast members will allow the writers to flesh out more of the secondary characters.
Of course, the most crucial part of the episode was Shane's death, and the build-up to it. As the group mourns Dale, Shane's primary concern is that Dale has become a martyr for his own viewpoints. On a closer examination of the episode, I believe that Shane had a desire for his own destruction, at least on a subconscious level. The clearest signal to this are his own masochistic tendencies; there is a clear smile of Shane's face after he smashes his head against the tree. Similarly, he needs to slap his face in order to bring himself to confront Randall inside the cabin. Shane first sees Randall blindfolded, and then shuts his own eyes when considering whether or not to kill him on the spot. To let him go would be blinding himself to what he perceives as danger.
Shane's movement towards destruction is also apparent in the way that he is shot with the camera. With the exception of only a few shots, Shane is shot from the left side throughout the entire episode. Shooting Shane from the left emphasizes the bruises on Shane's face, the bruises that Rick gave him. This demonstrates that Shane still holds a grudge against Rick for everything that has happened. When Shane smashes his face against the tree, his wounds are focused on the center of his face, so that he always looks forward towards his own self-destruction.
The fact that Carl shot Shane as a walker simply demonstrates that he has put his childhood behind him, as Rick had warned about earlier. Shooting Shane and releasing the walker that killed Dale has made Carl a character of caution, and one that will be less of a burden to the group. As the series goes on, I suspect that there will be a debate over Carl's place as one of the protectors of the group, and when exactly he is considered one of the men.
Now that Shane is dead, the primary internal conflict within the group has hit and passed its climax. Perhaps Andrea will take the place of Shane as the person to "make the tough calls" as Shane would say. She seems to hold some resentment towards Rick, Lori, and even Hershel's family and would be a likely candidate for rebellion.
The immediate conflict will of course be the crowd of walkers headed towards Rick and Carl, which should allow the show to display a little more gore than usual, something which The Walking Dead does relatively well. Looking further however, the main plot development seems to be that the dead no longer have to be bit in order to become walkers, and that there is some new, unknown way in which the walker virus spreads. At the very least this means that there will be an increase in the overall number of walkers. In terms of development then, "Better Angles" did a good job of completing one plot thread, while continuing and introducing others to come.


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Going Green Is Big Business - Not Small Business8/27/2007
It seems counterintuitive, but apparently corporate America, not small and midsize companies, is leading business efforts toward environmentalism. So says Kevin A. Fletcher at GreenBiz.com, citing all the typical barriers like lack of time, resources, funds, and staff, not to mention green expertise.
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Like Benjamin Button, Carrie Bradshaw just keeps getting younger. "Sex and the City" author Candace Bushnell has inked a deal for two new Carrie Bradshaw novels for young adults.
The books, set during Carrie's high school years, will be published beginning in fall 2010 by HarperCollins Children's Bray and Bray imprint.
With the success of the "Gossip Girl" novels and and television show, young adult books have gained increasing traction in the shrinking book biz, not to mention attention from film and TV producers. James Patterson's "Maximum Ride" series, Jake Wizner's "Spanking Shakespeare," and P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast's "House of Night" series have all sold film or TV options in the last two months.
Earlier this summer, the bigscreen version of HBO's successful "Sex and the City" TV series defied expectations with a $55.7 million opening weekend and a $152.6 million cume, besting the conventional wisdom that femme-driven pics were doomed to less auspicious B.O.
In a statement, Bushnell said that she's "always been interested in exploring Carrie's teenage years," declaring that it was during high school that Carrie "began observing and commenting on the social scene." The announcement comes less than a week before the movie's DVD release.
Her next novel, "One Fifth Avenue," is due out the same day, Sept. 22.


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In today's Story Sells post, I write about using metaphors and other visual language to anchor your pitch in the five senses.
"His voiced boomed like a thunderclap"
"He had a loud voice"
But here's a worry —
Should you sprinkle this sensory seasoning over everything?
Nah — unless you're already writing this way, no point in over-thinking it.
Just bring out the flavor in one area — the main benefit of your product.
If it's speed, go with a speed metaphor — "Faster than a speeding bullet." (I couldn't resist)
If it's more energy, go with that — "… like you just plugged into 10,000 volts of raw, crackling electricity."
If it's size, pick a physical comparison, like in the Schwartz piece I used in the post "both of your outstretched hands put together"
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Look, I know this isn't exactly Fellini, but at 8pm on a Sunday night when you're huddled around Netflix with your come-down-y housemates, what're you going to watch? That's right, you're going to watch the movie where Jonah Hill dresses as a Latino gangster and -refering to Channing Tatum- says, "Where you find this Gringo man? A fuckin' Mumford and Sons concert or some shit?"
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill are back as Officers Jenko and Schmidt in the follow up to 21 Jump Street. 22 Jump Street features the them investigating a Mexican drug cartel at the local community college, where they of course end up being led straight to Spring Break. Ice Cube is back as Capt. Dickson, as are Dave Franco and Rob Riggle (who used to be a colonel in the marines, just fyi) as prison inmates. 22 Jump Street is out on June 13.
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We are really pleased to have launched the page, lots of contributions from all over, that's sort interesting to others,with different people on it, who all use the JOYO in different ways.
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HealthEdge, Rising from the Ashes of DeNovis, Reaps Benefits from Healthcare Reform
People who paid close attention to the healthcare reform debate know that it was really about bringing sweeping changes to health insurance in the United States. It includes all kinds of new laws about who is eligible for coverage and other health benefits. For Burlington, MA-based HealthEdge, the legislation has created a new reason for health insurance firms and other outfits that pay for care to adopt its technology, according to Rob Gillette, the firm's co-founder and CEO.
Even before healthcare reform passed this year, HealthEdge was gaining new business from health insurers who were trying to keep up with demand for customized health plans for employers. Long gone are the days when the only differences between health plans were the amounts of co-pays required of subscribers at the doctor's office and the pharmacy. Today, it's not uncommon for a health plans to come with a special savings account (also called a health savings account, or HSA), varying deductibles, and incentives for staying fit, among other things. HealthEdge provides the software and technology for the insurance companies to rapidly design such health plans to the specifications of the employers they serve.
What healthcare reform has done in the past several months is dial up the need for insurers to quickly adjust their offerings to comply with the new laws. For example, insurance firms will need to reconfigure their plans to comply with a new reform that allows young adults to stay on their parents' insurance until they turn 26 years old. To hear Gillette describe it, this one provision alone could keep an insurer's programmers busy for months to reconfigure their core systems. Yet HealthEdge reduces the time to make such adjustments from months to hours because of its unique programming rules that are designed to let programmers make changes easily.
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Travelling with a Toddler on a Plane
The condition known as "travelling with a toddler on a plane" can present with a constellation of symptoms such as fear, anxiety, dread and an impending sense of doom. And that's just for the other passengers, never mind the parents!
Well, never fear, I am here!
Your Flying with a Toddler Checklist
Remember all those concerns you had about flying with a baby?
Well, the good news is that now it's easier.
Now, you don't need to worry so much about sterilisation and breastfeeding and changing nappies every other minute.
We've taken Rosa on umpteen flights by now, both long and short haul, sat together and apart. On only one (touch wood) did it feel difficult.
Long Haul Flights with Toddlers: Easier than long car journeys
Crossing Cardiff (my home town) in the car has caused more problems than a long haul flight, because when you're driving, you have limited, limited options. And you have to concentrate on where you're going.
On a flight, you're already one step ahead of the game by outsourcing all that "navigation business" to the pilot and you have a team of people on hand who are paid to help you.
And your partner (if you have one) can't mysteriously disappear in quite the same way as they can at home.
But let's be realistic...
That said, you do need to put together some preparation. And lower your expectations just a little. Then a little more.
A little more.
And then waaaaaay, way, way lower than that.
Look. If you manage to have a glass of wine while watching a film, that's a triumph. The Rolls Royce, Olympic Oscar dream of flying with a toddler.
I'm not saying it won't happen.
I'm just saying, y'know. If it does, enjoy it.
Stress Free Doesn't Mean Care Free
Do be prepared to spend the majority of the flight alert and focused on your small one.
Or in other words, much the same as at home.
Here's our guide to stress-free travel with a toddler (Mr Lab may write a guide on flying solo with a toddler since he's done that too. Twice.)
Flying with a Toddler: Two Weeks Before
Start sharing an airport book and playing at taking teddy onto a plane.
Shop for any non-messy snacks (see below for suggestions.)
Consider ordering these toys, which are perfect for flying with toddlers.
Fly with a Toddler: Packing your Bags
Keep your special toys out of sight so that they still come as a surprise during the flight
Find some brightly coloured bags to store different things in on the flight. Why bright? So that it's easier to find them when you're rummaging around in the dark.
Pack your worse case scenario things at the bottom of the suitcase (change of clothes, plastic bags) and keep your essentials easy to grab (the gear you'll need for take off.)
Flying with a Toddler: At The Airport
Arrive as early as you possibly can. Everything takes longer now...
Be on the lookout for space to let them run around (under supervision, obviously.) They will be cooped up soon enough and the NHS advice recommends that toddlers need a minimum of three hours a day to exercise.
Best for everyone if that happens before they board the plane...
Some airports have dedicated play areas for children. See if yours does. Be creative if it doesn't.
Flying with a Toddler: Going Through Security
This is probably the toughest bit of the whole gig. If there are two of you, designate one to handle the pushchair and stuff, the other to focus on the child.
Liquids and pouch like snacks will pass through but you'll have to have them tested.
Children usually have to come out of the pushchair. You may still need to remove your shoes at this point so a sling is useful as you only have so many hands.
Don't forget!
Everything needs to come out of the pushchair. That includes any waterproof covers, bags, lost toys and god knows what crumbs or detritus you find in the pocket underneath. Onto the conveyor belt it goes...
Don't forget things like calpol and sudocrem need to go in a liquids bag.
Be really, really sure you've picked everything up afterwards. What with the liquids, shoes, pushchair, food, laptop etc and a toddler, your belongings will be scattered to the seven seas. Make sure you've navigated to each before you leave. We lost food on one flight because someone had separated the pouches from the other liquids and we missed it amid the mayhem.
Flying with a Toddler: Boarding the Plane
Opinion differs here but I'd highly recommend getting on as soon as you can.
It takes a while to organise yourself but more importantly, it gives your toddler the chance to explore the plane before it's full of people. They can wander in between seats and pull at seatbelts, arm rests, magazines, cabin crew (!) before they're seen as in the way.
Toddlers Need to Explore
Toddlers aren't being annoying. They're showing the vital life skills that we all need in order to investigate and then understand the world as children and then adults. It's their job.
Let them do it and they'll be more likely to sit down and settle down for the flight. At least, that's what I've found.
Also, boarding early gives you a chance to talk to the cabin crew and get off on the right foot.
You can do a last minute nappy change and snack before seatbelts and take off.
And, well, it's just nicer and lessens the chance of someone thwacking your toddler on the head with their suitcase as you both try to navigate the aisle.
Flying with a Toddler: Take Off
Within the caveats of not giving medical advice, I'd recommend giving calpol about 15 minutes before takeoff just in case it's going to hurt their ears. But you have to consult your own doctor and make your own decision.
Have a drink and non-messy snack at the ready to prevent against their ears going pop.
Have access to your best entertainment skills and patience. Staying still isn't the way toddlers are wired, particulary when there's a safety demo going on. Distract, distract, distract. Stickers. Drawing. Talking through the airport book.
Be enthusiastic about the upcoming noise and shaking - it's an exciting adventure, not a terrifying ordeal. (Right?!)
Toddler Travel Food Tips
Hungry toddlers are miserable toddlers. It's not always reasonable (or bearable!) to make them wait for the in-flight meal.
Arm yourself with these minimal mess snacks and keep your toddler regularly refuelled.
Create a separate snack pack filled with a folding bib, plastic tray, wipes, cutlery and a small plastic bag for rubbish.
Then stock up on these snacks:
Flying with Toddlers: During the Flight
In a way, this is the easiest part. Sit back and let food and drink be brought to you. Slowly make your way through your bag of tricks and toys.
Lull them to sleep if you can (!) A walk with slings can help with this, using a scarf to try block out some of the light (and oohs and ahs from admiring passengers.)
Walk up and down the aisle when you get the chance. Be pleasant with anyone you meet.
And it goes without saying that you aren't going to let your toddler grab other people's stuff, are you? And you are going to clean their hands after eating too, while we're about it?! Of course you are...
Top Toddler Travel Tip
Removing toddler shoes drastically reduces the enjoyment they get out of kicking the seat in front... #justsaying
Flying with a Toddler: After the Flight
Wait, what?! You made it! You've landed, hallelujah and now great adventure awaits (or a great pile of laundry if you're just getting back.)
But not so fast.
You have to get off the plane, get your bags, get through passport control etcetera.
And then, quite possibly, you've got to transfer to somewhere else.
Nearly there...
Wait for everyone else to get off the plane. Too many people aren't paying attention and are thwacking suitcases around. Also, it's just easier for you to search for potentially missing items when there aren't so many people about..
Take a quick stock check. Do you need to buy more food or nappies before a long transfer?
Now's a good time for a nappy change. And another offer of a snack.
That's it, you made it! Now go, travel, enjoy! And leave any other tips you may have in the comment section below...


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This firm has an outstanding market share in terms of banking and financial clients. The team handles the full range of work in the sector, from transactional and regulatory matters to litigation. It recently advised Citibank on a USD 25 million loan to the Uruguayan stated-owned electricity company UTE. The team also acts for the IFC and Barclays. Sources say : "This firm has made the effort to understand how we work and can therefore provide tailored advice."
Nicolás Herrera is a revered figure in the market: "He is without a doubt one of the most experienced and highly regarded lawyers in Uruguay and a very intelligent and strategic manager." Nicolás Piaggio works closely with Herrera and is a "smart and pragmatic lawyer", according to clients. He has been involved in many high-profile transactions over the past year and led the team acting for Citi and Barclays on the Republic of Uruguay´s recent USD 500 million issuance of debt. Álvaro Tarabal is highly regarded for his experience and capital markets expertise, and "always finds a solution to the most complex issues", according to clients. He represented Arcos Dorados in its USD 450 million bond offering in the USA. Partner Diego Baldomir and associate Juan Manuel Mercant are both highly valued by clients.
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The firm Guyer & Regules has an outstanding reputation both in the local market and internationally. The full-service firm is a market leader across the board and advises on the full range of corporate matters. The team handles many of the biggest M&A deals in Uruguay and acts for an impressive clientele, including many of the most important companies and financial institutions in the country. It recently advised Stora Enso on a joint venture with Arauco and on the acquisition of ENCE's forestry assets for a total of USD 600 million, which at the time was the largest M&A deal ever in Uruguay. Sources say: "The firm combines excellent client service and technical knowledge". "The team provides excellent practical and commercial advice at every stage of a transaction – the lawyers always demonstrate thorough knowledge and experience and go beyond the legal aspects, taking time to understand our business".
Nicolás Herrera is "a very experienced and versatile lawyer who knows the Uruguayan market inside out at both economic and political levels". He is particularly recommended for cross-border M&A and "has good judgement and superb English", according to clients. Nicolás Piaggio works closely with Herrera and is "a go-to corporate lawyer – sophisticated and pragmatic." One client said: "The two of them form a truly terrific team – they are complete transactional lawyers and provide excellent client service". Álvaro Tarabal is a prominent corporate and finance lawyer who is "extremely smart, fast and reliable", according to clients. He led the team advising Hal Investments on the acquisition of the chain of optical shops Optica Alcazar. Associates Corina Bove and Valentina Larrobla provide excellent support and are highly valued by clients.
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This top-notch full-service firm has an outstanding dispute resolution department, according to sources: "It's the number-one team in the market due to its invaluable experience". Clients also highlight the firm's "excellent connections across Latin America". The team is currently representing Philip Morris in several claims regarding legal and administrative regulation on tobacco packaging. Partner Carlos Brandes co-heads the department and is a standout name in the market: "He is an excellent litigator who is always available and provides good client service". Associate María Eloísa Cerdeña is a rising star. She worked alongside Brandes on the defense of Telefónica in a case brought by ANTEL over an alleged breach of contract.
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Document Capture Innovator Ranked Among 20 Attention-Worthy Software Vendors of the 2019 Cloud 100
IRVINE, Calif. – Feb. 6, 2019 – Ephesoft, Inc., an industry leader in enterprise content capture and data discovery solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Ephesoft to its 100 Coolest Cloud Computing Companies of 2019 list. This annual list recognizes the most advanced cloud technology suppliers in each of five categories: infrastructure, platforms and development, security, storage and software. Ephesoft is a global provider of cloud, hybrid and on-premise solutions to help document-intensive organizations solve unstructured data problems and extract meaning from documents.
6Ephesoft was chosen for this honor because of its cloud-first commitment to innovative, flexible and scalable products, programs and incentives aimed at helping its partners and customers improve business processes. Listed among the 20 coolest cloud software vendors of the 2019 Cloud 100, Ephesoft caught CRN's attention for its Ephesoft Transact supervised machine learning-powered document and data capture system for automating and streamlining business processes, such as mortgage applications, insurance claims, invoice payments and sales orders. In 2018, Ephesoft launched a new global partner program with a focus on cloud-based opportunities. Ephesoft also recently introduced Cloud HyperExtender – the world's first hybrid capture microservice. Ideal for companies and organizations with demand peaks in their business operations, this hybrid app transitions the most resource-intensive processes (such as OCR) into the cloud for improved performance and increased processing speed.
"We are honored to be recognized by CRN as one of the 100 Coolest Cloud Computing Companies of 2019, as it really validates the work Ephesoft is doing to lead the document capture space to the cloud," said Ike Kavas, founder and CEO of Ephesoft. "To remain competitive and optimize resources, it is imperative for companies and organizations that process heavy volumes of data and documents to embrace the cloud's speed and efficiency. Ephesoft is pleased to play a vital role in this cloud migration for a range of industries." Key verticals for Ephesoft include financial services, mortgage, insurance, government and healthcare, as well as accounts payable departments.
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Christmas Around The World
Christmas, perhaps, is one of the most global holidays, and traditions of its celebration obviously differ. Some customs are nice and spiritual, and some are weird and, I must say, psychedelic.
Unique Holiday Traditions
Australian Santa Rides a Surfboard.
Australians do not experience a traditional winter-like Christmas, as there is a different weather this time, so Santa brings presents on the wave by riding a surfboard. Why not?
Krampus Awaits You in Austria
Young people dress up like a fairy-tale demon with bells and frighten people, especially children, on the streets. This character is believed to steal naughty children at Christmas time, so behave yourself in Austria!
Czech Women Hope For a Marriage
Among favorite Christmas traditions for women, in the Czech Republic exists a very nice one. Women put a twig of cherry in the water on December the 4th, and if it blooms before Christmas, they'll get married next year.
People there visit tombs of their demised relatives, respect their rest in peace, and thank them for everything they have.
13 Yule Lands do the job instead of Santa. It's nothing to do with specific Christmas rituals, but children get their shoes ready for fistfuls of presents.
Indian Christmas with Banana and Mango Trees
If you happen to celebrate Christmas in India, you may decorate banana or mango tree.
KFC Feast in Japan
They do not celebrate Christmas that much, but it is always a reason to visit the nearest Kentucky Fried Chicken to enjoy special Christmas Chicken together with the family.
Plates Are Broken in Mexico
People break plates in order to celebrate the end of the year and beginning of the new one.
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Release Date: February 12, 2018
Finally, a book that recognizes Cooking Therapy as a tangible therapy to address real life issues. In Cooking Therapy, you will identify behaviors, explore reactions and use metaphor, individualized recipes, and sessions to crystallize both helpful and harmful patterns. And oh, yes, you'll also have fun!
Every couple has challenges, moments of frustration, anger and despair. Treatment centers and a variety of other settings incorporate therapeutic cooking into their programs. Now you can do the same, without the cost or inconvenience, with The Sous Therapist as your guide.
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A bochur accused of calling an Israeli soldier "chardak" in the Botei Varsha section of Bnei Brak has a target on his back placed by the Israeli police.
Earlier this week, the boy was detained by police for what they called a "verbal assault" of the soldier in question.
Chardak is a pejorative term used by some to refer to chareidim who serve in the IDF.
The bochur in question is a student at Yeshiva Kneses Yitzchok in Chadeira.
Video of the incident, which can be seen below, shows the tumult that erupted after police were called to the scene following the name-calling. Police detained the boy for questioning and then released him, but he is set to be questioned further after the police contacted the boy's mother and demanded that he come in to the police headquarters. The mother explained that her son is in yeshiva and only returns home once a month.
The police headed to the yeshiva to track down the bochur, but they could not locate him; fellow talmidim said he was at a nearby bais medrash. When the officers saw that they could not track him down, they turned to the yeshiva menahel, Rabbi Binyomin Birnbaum, and demanded that he get hold of the bochur for questioning.
Rabbi Birnbaum contacted a member of the city council of Bnei Brak, Moshe Malachi, for his help. Police insisted to Malachi that the boy be brought in for questioning.
In the end, it was agreed that the boy would be brought to the police station in Bnei Brak tomorrow at 11 a.m. for questioning.
Matzav.com has learned that the boy will be accompanied by a lawyer, Mr. Shalom Ben Shabbat, tomorrow to represent him in the investigation.
"The Israeli police's conduct, apparently due to political pressure, at this point indicates a loss of control," said Ben Shabbat. "The resources that the Israeli police are devoting to this case of a minor suspected – at maximum – of calling a soldier a derogatory name exceeds all proportions. Apparently, some in the Israeli Police want to re-educate the chareidi community."
Members of the Yerushalayim Faction say that the bochur denies the allegations and that the police just picked on him after being called down. He said that there were several youngsters waiting for a bus and one of them yelled at the soldier and then fled. When police came down, they assumed that he was the culprit and arrested him.
"He was not the one who shouted and he has no problem cooperating with the investigation as soon as possible," said the individual. "He added that the arresting officer behaved with brutality."
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It's always nice to have some easy recipes that can add a little festivity to family meals, picnics, or parties around the 4th of July holiday.
If you appreciate healthy sweets, easy recipes, and pretty presentations, then this dessert should be right up your alley. Here's another pretty presentation of fruit in a jar.
With just the right serving dish and a little effort, it can look like something from the front cover of a magazine. It makes it hard to bring yourself to eat something so pretty, BUT … we somehow managed.
1/3 Blueberries or Black Raspberries
1/3 Homemade Ice Cream or Cream Cheese/Whip Cream Dip
1/3 Red Raspberries, Strawberries, or Cranberries
There are many variations of homemade ice cream, so just use whatever your family enjoys.
I made a cream cheese/whip cream dip. We don't have any goats or cows to milk for fresh raw milk and cream, so I made ours with the store-bought whip cream. If you don't mind an occasional non-real food treat, then here's how you can make it with store-bought whip cream.
You'll need the following ingredients:
16 oz. Cream Cheese (homemade or store-bought)
4 oz. Frozen Whip Cream
1 Tbsp. Sugar (I use organic granulated cane sugar.)
- Allow the cream cheese to soften a bit and the whip cream to thaw out just a little.
- Rinse the fruit, and allow it to dry (or pat dry).
- Dump the cream cheese, whip cream, and sugar into a mixing bowl.
- With a mixer, mix until everything is thoroughly mixed together.
- Pour your 1/3 ratios of blue berries, homemade ice cream or cream cheese/whip cream dip, and red berries into glass serving dishes.
- Keep them refrigerated until you're ready to serve.
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Custom Soundfront home in the Sanderling with endless bells and whistles ~ built by Ken Green. This property has never been rented and is still occupied by the Original Owners. The minute you walk in in the front door, your eye is immediately drawn to the custom stair handrail and custom trim work details...stunning! The main level boasts a Sound View Master Suite, Living Room, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-in Pantry, Powder room, and Laundry Room.
The Living Room features details including a Custom Mantle, Brass Sconces and Marble Surround Gas Fireplace, Built-in Cabinetry, Baseboards, Crown Molding, and French Doors to the Sound Front Covered and Sun Decking. The Dining Room is also impressive with more Custom Crown Molding, Baseboards, Wainscoting, Brass Chandelier and ceiling Medallion, Sun block shades, Sliders to the Sound Front Decking and even a Glass Pocket door to the Living Room (Kitchen also has Pocket door to Living Room, so you can essentially close off Dining and Kitchen from Living Room if desired). The Chef's Kitchen was REMODLED in 2012 and brings even more wow factor with a Walk-in Pantry, Custom Crystal Cabinetry, Stained Glass Windows, Corian Countertops, a Carrera Marble top Island, Wet Bar, Tongue in groove Cypress Ceiling, and Stainless appliances including Wolf Range and Electric Under Counter Oven, Sub Zero Refrigerator (2nd Refrigerator in Laundry Room) and Ice Maker, and Kitchen Aid Dishwasher and Trash Compactor. Be sure to ask your agent for a complete home features list found in Associated Docs!
The main level Master Suite also features sliders leading to the Soundfront decking, Cypress Wainscoting and Crown Molding, 2 Custom Walk-in Closets, Double Vanities, Stand Up Tiled Shower with double shower heads, Kohler Fixtures and Whirpool Tub, Custom Stained Glass Windows, and classic black and white tile flooring. Many of these stunning bathroom features are also found in the Powder Room on this level. The 2nd Level is ideally designed with a spacious Family Room complete with Vaulted Ceilings, French Doors to another Soundfront Deck, Sun Shades, another Wet Bar, an Under counter Sub Zero fridge/freezer, Sound System, and glass pocket doors to close off the room from the hallway, if desired. There are 3 additional Master Bedrooms on the 2nd level, each with its own private full Bathroom, a 'hidden', custom painted, bunk room 'hideout' as well as a 'hidden', private Office.
There is no lack of storage in this home as you will find cedar lined closets throughout including the Ground Level Mud Room. The Ground Level also offers a half Bathroom (accessed from outside) with a direct drain dehumidifier (one of two dehumidifiers with direct drainage to outside), 2 Large Outside Showers, a Fish Cleaning Table with Dbl Sink, 4 car enclosed Garage, Fridge/Freezer, 2 additional storage closets (perfect for beach gear!), and a top of the line Weber Grill. ADDITIONAL HOME FEATURES include: Oak Hardwood Flooring; Casablanca Ceilings Fans; Aluminum roll shutters on all windows and doors; 15,000kw Generac Generator; Hydraulic Elevator; Spa/Hot Tub; 6 Zone Irrigation System; Two Trane HVAC units with Nexia system; Two Hot Water Heaters; Attic exhaust fan; Security/Fire Alarm system with 2 exterior cameras; Central Vacuum; Bulkhead; Private Walkway to Sound; Private Dock with Davits at end, Water and Electric; Lightning rods; Driveway lights; Gutters and Downspouts; Low E Andersen windows; 6" Exterior Walls; Structural steel beams along length of house; Manufactured roof trusses with hurricane straps; Manufactured floor joists for extra strength; Frost proof hose bibs (mid and upper level); Regular bibs and foot washes at ground level; Hurricane locks on Garage Doors; New Roof about 9-10 years ago; Dog Enclosure.
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Self-love is not always beautiful baths and mani/pedis. It isn't always roses and sunshine. We take our selves on dates and get our nails done, but sometimes it's about dressing up and showing up in all aspects of your life even when life is tough.
There are so many times where we are in the dumps because we lost our job or a family member died. It will be hard to love yourself. It will be hard to get out of bed and make life happen.
When you are struggling because of a death, or depression, or any other tough situation, this is the most important time to show up for yourself. It is the best and most important time to love yourself. Not everyone can be there to helps us out of our funks, so we have to be there for us. We have to be there for ourselves because we have us all day every day forever, so give yourself the love you need.
Self-love is cooking yourself a good meal instead of eating fast food.
Taking care of our bodies and making sure we are eating healthy meals is the best way to help us deal with whatever hardships we are dealing with. It gives us more power and energy to cry, scream, and feel the emotions we need to feel.
Self-love is getting out of bed even if we feel as though we have a boulder on our chests.
Getting out of bed is a huge step when we feel so down and upset. It is a huge accomplishment to wake up on time to show up for our lives. This can be a huge power struggle because when we are struggling we feel we need sleep. Our bodies use so much energy to deal with death or depression it is important to get sleep, but it is also just as important to get out of bed and do what we need.
Self-love is creating a life that you don't need a break from.
Self-love is making choices in our lives that allow us to be free from drama and stress. It is about living the "vacation life" all the time. I don't really mean living on vacation… What I am trying to say is that we need to live our best lives. Since I am not the best with my words on this topic I will use an example from my life.
An example from my life would be living in Costa Rica. I live in paradise yet I am not on vacation all the time. I still go to work. I still make a living and I still hustle. I am not waiting for my next vacation to have a break. I have time during the week to take time for myself. I don't work a stressful job that keeps being on my toes all the time.
This can be done no matter where you live as long as you set your life up that way. Get rid of things and people that are no longer working for you.
Self-love is looking at your life honestly and moving forward.
Looking at your life honestly in all areas. When you are honest about your failures and disappointments and start to move forward is self-love. It is just so important to see our failures and loving ourselves whole-heartedly and making the best of it. That is how grow and love happens. When a friend makes a mistake, we forgive and move forward. We should do the same with ourselves.
Self-love is being who you truly are meant to be.
We tend to look at other's lives and want to model what they do and who they are. We should live our lives as our own. We should be who we truly are. If we are introverts, we should be that. Do our bests to live our lives the way we are supposed to live, not living it how someone else wants us to live.
Give yourself love.
Give yourself the love you deserve, every day even when times are tough. Make it a habit of loving yourself. The more you do it the easier it gets. It is so important to be there for you no matter how hard it is. Your life is worth it. YOU ARE WORTH IT! YOU ARE LOVEABLE!
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text: 4 Apr, 2015 A dal for the Road with a little bit of History – Dhabha Dal Before the railways connected India with India itself, there were only roads that were the primary source of transport throughout the length and breadth of the vastness that is India. Imagine living in the olden days where a Horse or a Bullock cart was your mode of transport or worst a palanquin in which you jostled and bumped around till you reached your destination. Sher Shah Suri an Afghan emperor who ruled over the Northern part of India during the 16th century had the foresight to recognize how the landscape of the country he conquered was. He decided to build a road to link the remote locations under his rule for better administration. And hence he built the first highway in India called as "Sadak-e-Azam ('great road'), which was later renamed as "The Grand Trunk Road" by the British. Since the highway was so long he built Caravansaries or Roadside inns for the weary traveller and his animal to rest and relax before moving towards his destination. The Caravansaries or Dhabha's as we now call them provided not only much needed rest but also shelter and more importantly food. India has come a long way since the days of the Mughal Empire and the British Raj, but we still have the tradition of the Roadside Dhabha's for the travellers to relax and have a break. These Dhabha's are quite famous for their awesome food, appalling hygienic standards and sometimes scary staff. I am not sure if any of the roadside Dhabas in India have ever passed any of health inspection tests. But the food is somehow amazing, and a lot of these Dhabha's have a huge fan following. The earthiness that one can taste in the food cooked by inexperienced and untrained cooks who, put their heart and soul into the food they make with limited resources and even limited ingredients makes the food magical. It is an experience that is unique to India and is thoroughly enjoyed in the company of friends who enjoy their food as much as you do. The recipe I am sharing today is of "Dhabha Dal" which is a very popular dish served in these Dhabha's. Eaten with hot Rotis it is one of my favorite Dals that I make often especially when I am having guests over. The layer of Butter floating on top of the Dal makes it look delectable and it is worth all the calories that you scared it has. Here is the recipe (Serves 6) For the Dal 1/2 cup Chana Dal 1/2 cup split Black Urad dal 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Salt to taste For the Tempering 1 tbsp Ghee (No substitute, you can use Butter instead BUT NO OIL) 1 tsp Cumin seeds 2 -3 cloves of chopped Garlic 2 medium sized Tomatoes finely chopped 2 Green Chillies 1 tsp Red Chilli powder 1/2 tsp Asafoetida (Hing) For the Garnish 1 1/2 tsp Dry Mango powder (Amchur powder) or Chat masala powder 1 tsp Garam masala powder Freshly chopped Coriander leaves A small Dollop of Butter to garnish the Dal Method: Mix both the dals together and wash them well. Keep them aside for 15 minutes, discard the water again and add 2 – 3 cups water. Boil the Dal with just Salt & turmeric powder till done. I used a pressure cooker and gave around 10 whistles. Keep the dal aside and heat the Ghee in a pan. Add the Asafoetida, Cumin seeds, chopped Garlic and Green chillies & red chilli powder and cook for 2 – 3 minutes on a slow flame. Now add the Tomatoes and cook till mushy and done. Transfer the Dal in this pan and bring to a boil. Garnish with Dry mango powder and Garam masala, lots of freshly chopped Coriander and Butter. Serve hot with Rotis or Rice.


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Source: Atlanta Business Radio, March 25, 2009.
Each Wednesday at 10:00 AM, from their studio in Sandy Springs, Lee Kantor and Amy Otto interview Atlanta's top businessmen and businesswomen to learn what makes them the best at what they do.
The March 25th show featured William Fadul, one of the principals of MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers]. Amy, Lee, and William talked about what makes MOSAIC different in the Atlanta home remodeling market, the evolution of MOSAIC (from The Building Firm and Deckwright), EarthCraft™, and the new indoor and outdoor living showroom at MOSAIC.
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Most people (and business owners) don't think of sign companies as a place to get custom metal plaques for the Cumming, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell and surrounding areas, but they would be wrong. This is just another product commercial signage companies are happy to offer and Meridian Signs and Graphics can help you with both cast metal and etched metal plaques.
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No matter which option you choose, we are proud to carry Gemini plaque products and many come with a lifetime guarantee. Custom designs are no problem including logos and images. One of the best parts of choosing these durable signs is not only are they great for exterior buildings and outdoor areas, they are also a great choice as interior markers.
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Vintage Day Compton Verney
The fabulous Compton Verney in Warwickshire plays host to a celebration of all things 50's in August. With vintage cars on display plus clothes and homeware for sale. If you can't make the fair you can still soak up the vintage vibe by visiting their exhibition on 'Britain in The Fifties' from now until October. Click through to find out more.
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We love the hands-on approach of The Sustainability Centre. They offer a broad range of crafts to help people think differently about the way they live and work. Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, The Sustainability Centre is an idyllic spot to learn a new skill. You can select from the wide range of classes they have on offer, but we thought that the furniture Painting would be the perfect place to start.
Bournemouth Air Show
Bournemouth Air Festival has just been given the accolade of 'UK Tourism Event of the Year', so if you or any member of the family has a fascination for aviation, this is one of the premier events in the national and international calendar. Bournemouth is a classic seaside spot and well worthy of a visit in the summer months, but if you head down from the 18th August to the 21st you'll see a spectacular display of aerial excellence from the MiG 15 and Hawk T2 Role Demo Team among other beguiling aircraft acrobatics.
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We're totally captivated by the amazing renovation work that's been undertaken by the folks at No Mans, Spitbank and Horse Sand forts. This trio of forts are a testament to Victorian engineering and were built to defend Britain against Napoleonic invasion. Two have been converted into hotels and restaurants and more recently, Horse Sand Fort has been made safe but undeveloped so that visitors can see it in much the same state it was during the Victorian era. You can stay over night at No Mans and Spitbank Forts or simply cross the water for a day visit. So why not make use of the milder August weather and get your sea legs ready for an unforgettable trip.
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Twilight Races In the Cotswolds
If you're a cycling fanatic or you just like a good sporting spectacle take a look at the floodlit bike races around the ancient roman town centre of Cirencester. The Via Roma Cirencester Twilight race on 28th August hosts a number of races for you to get involved with or watch. Each one resulting in a floodlit finale at dusk around the central 12th century Church. It's a great event to get involved with and a good excuse to get over to The Cotswolds.


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Atmospheric pressure is the weight of air in a column above your head, we don't think of air as having weight because we don't feel it, but actually there is the weight of a small car bearing down on us all of the time. Standard sea level pressure is 1013 hPa (this stands for hecto Pascals, but used to be called millibars).
Weight of air above your head. Pressure decreases with height
This is a synoptic chart. I'm sure you are used to seeing these on TV or online. This particular chart is an analysis chart, and has been drawn by one of the Met Office's Chief Meteorologists using a combination of data from observations including satellite and radar data, and the computer model.
Met Office Analysis Chart
We'll learn more about all the features you see on these weather charts later on, but for the moment, we want to focus on pressure. The thin black lines that are labeled are isobars. An isobar is a line that connects all areas of equal pressure. H is the centre of an area of high pressure, and L is the centre of a low. There is no particular number that constitutes an area of high or low pressure, they are relative to each other, they generally tell us whether the air is rising or sinking. Let's have a look at this in more detail.
High pressure
Highs, also called anticyclones, tend to be very large, often a few thousand kilometres across. In a high, the air is generally sinking, this leads to mostly dry and settled weather, usually with light winds, however cloud amounts can be very variable and quite tricky to forecast. The descending air can also trap pollutants and moisture and so can lead to rather hazy conditions. In the winter, highs can produce widespread fog, which can be slow to clear due to the long nights, and sometimes sticks around for days on end. But equally, high pressure can lead to glorious blue-sky summer days.
Low pressure
Low pressure systems, also called cyclones, tend to be smaller and more compact. As the air rises in a low, it will cool, allowing water vapour to condense. This forms clouds, which can lead to precipitation – rain, snow or hail.
Pressure and temperature
Highs and lows can, and often do, develop as a result of temperature. Where heating occurs, air will rise, and this results in low pressure. Equally, if air stagnates over a cold area for a long time, this results in cooling and sinking, and therefore high pressure. You can start to see that weather is a complex business, because temperature is leading to pressure changes, and those pressure changes result in weather and therefore can determine the temperature.
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