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I've been on a major kipping pullup kick lately. Another topic in the pullup world I wanted to touch on briefly (I promise I'll stop talking about kipping soon) is the butterfly kipping pullup. I know several people that won't butterfly kip at all for fear of destroying their shoulders, and more specifically their labrum.
Is this really true though herunterladen? Is the kipping pullup a much safer variation then the butterfly pullup? Will I tear my shoulder to shreds if I perform butterfly pullups? Honestly I'm not sure. I wanted to do some brainstorming and see if we can come up with some answers.
First things first, what is the butterfly pullup? Who better to instruct you then Mr. Chris Spealler:
And some good old regular kipping pullups with Carl Paoli
I think the first question that comes to mind is, why the hell would I do either herunterladen? Well, you can obviously do more repetitions of kipping pullups then strict pullups. On top of that, butterfly pullups are faster then kipping pullups. When you put together a workout that requires a lot of pullups in a short period of time, the butterfly pullup fits the bill nicely. So, it makes sense to be butterflying (one of my favorite past times).
The question I want to answer is which one is more stressful on the shoulder, specifically which one is more injurious to the labrum? Great question märchen ebooks kostenlosen. First off, how do we injure the labrum in the first place?
Given the complete sparsity of research on shoulder injuries in the crossfit population, we're just going to have to guess on this one (There is research on the mechanism of injury for other athletes though, so we can atleast draw some conclusions from that realm). There are two ways in which I think we can injure the glenoid labrum. (For more info on what the labrum is click HERE)
1) Fatigue of the shoulder musculature and subsequent stress on the labrum
In part 1 and part 2 of my recent articles about kipping pullups and injury I talk a little about what happens in the shoulder when we get tired. As we fatigue in the pullup the rotator cuff loses the ability to dynamically stabilize the joint. Also when we fatigue our shoulder position starts to get worse until we default into some pretty poor positions youtube logo herunterladen. The problem with kipping pullups is that we can continue to do repetitions in this fatigued state with the help of momentum. Once this occurs we start to stress certain structures of the shoulder that aren't meant to be stressed, namely the glenoid labrum.
Now, butterfly pullups are a little more difficult to perform then regular kipping pullups. If you ask a high level crossfit athlete to do kipping pullups to failure they'll usually start with a butterfly variation and once they're too tired to perform the butterfly variation anymore, they'll switch to a regular kip. Just watch Chris Spealer's journey for 100 pullups in a row:
My thoughts are that you can continue regular kipping pullups for longer periods of time after your shoulder musculature is shot security 360 herunterladen. To me this means that you're more open to injury with regular kipping pullups because you can continue to complete more repetitions in a fatigued and vulnerable state.
So there you have it, regular kipping pullups are worse… But wait, is that the only factor to consider?
2) Peel-back mechanism of the biceps on the labrum
Now this idea is a bit tougher to grasp. In overhead athletes (particularly throwers) SLAP lesions of the shoulder are very common. In this scenario it is hypothesized that the nature of throwing places rotary forces on the biceps tendon which in turn stresses the labrum (the biceps tendon attaches directly to the labrum) ebooks romans gratis downloaden. Over time this stress can pull the labrum away from the glenoid resulting in a labral tear (SLAP variety). For a more in depth explanation you can read Mike Reinold's article on labral (SLAP) tears in throwing athletes.
What I'm very curious about is whether or not this is occurring during kipping pullups and whether or not this is more pronounced in the butterfly variation. During the butterfly kipping pullup, as you lower from a chin over bar position back to the bottom position of the pullup you're actively pulling your body forward (Check out the picture to the left) itunes all songs. Now it makes sense to me that the biceps are going to be very active in eccentrically lowering your body back to the bottom of the pullup, possibly more so then in regular kipping pullups. Will this increased biceps activity eventually lead to labral injury?
The hell if I know, but maybe. Great answer huh?
In all honesty I don't think that we can be sure either way which pullup variation is more dangerous. From my experience, more advanced crossfit athletes use butterfly pullups almost exclusively and if they get injured, the blame goes on the butterfly variation teufelskicker hörspiel kostenlosen. On the other hand, if a novice crossfitter who just learned to kip gets hurt, the blame goes on a regular kip.
I also think that learning the technique for the butterfly pullup is a bit more difficult. When our technique is not hammered down completely, we're also at an increased risk of injury. Maybe this is a reason why butterfly pullups get a bad rap?
In all honesty I think both movements can be taught and utilized safely following the principles I outlined in my last article 6 Ways to Make the Kipping Pullup Safer herunterladen. I honestly see a lot more shoulder injury during exercises like snatch variations, muscle-ups and overhead presses. Maybe we can give the kipping pullup a break and start taking a closer look at other exercises? Perhaps I need to stop writing so much about them…
In the end I write a lot of these articles to stimulate others to think a bit about these things so we can continue helping people reach their goals in a safer way. If you have some additional thoughts on the subject please write them below.
Butterflies are my favorite insect,
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As most of the 51 members of the Pinecrest Academy class of 2013 head to college this fall, they'll be the beneficiaries of many scholarships.
According to information provided by the private Catholic school in south Forsyth, this year's graduates received more than $2.3 million in scholarship offers.
And of the 51 graduates, 45 will attend a college or university this year, with the other six taking the year to commit service to the church, according to the school.
The class' valedictorians were Ann Lagomasino and Austin Ward.
The Integer Award, the school's highest honor, went to Olivia Fleck and Thomas Ross.
"The word integer means completeness," said Vivian Heard, school spokeswoman. "This award recognizes a boy and girl who have consistently demonstrated exceptional characteristics of leadership and apostleship, assimilating the highest ideals of all four areas of formation: intellectual, human, spiritual and apostolic."
The Apostleship Award was presented to Jinny Kim, who recently won the Georgia Right to Life Oratory Competition, and J.P. Martins, who volunteered his time and boosted school spirit during athletic events.
Paloma Carroll and John Paul Metz earned the school's Leadership Award, while Cayce Hamilton and Zachary Guard received the Athletic Award.


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A previous version of this story said the collectible helmet was from the $200 Power Armor collector's edition. It is instead from a different line of collectibles sold through GameStop. Here is Bethesda's statement on the matter:
"The helmets that are being recalled are not from our Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition, but are instead a different line of helmets sold exclusively by GameStop. The Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition helmets are unaffected. Consumers should visit the product recall page for instructions if they have purchased the GameStop helmet"
The story has been corrected with the new information.
Original story continues...
Concerns have been raised that a wearable Fallout 76 helmet is a breeding ground for mold bacteria, resulting in the recall of over 20,000 units.
As reported by DualShockers, a collectible model of Fallout's T-51B helmet sold exclusively at GameStop is being recalled by The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. It warns the polyester and cotton fabric inserts inside the helmet provide a safe haven for bacteria to grow.
The recall listing reads, "Mold can be present on the fabric insert inside the helmet, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold."
Anyone who bought the collectible helmet can request a full refund via Gamestop. As yet, there have been no reported incidents of health issues as a result of buying the model, but GameStop is also reaching out to customers directly.
It's not the first snafu to plague Fallout 76's official swag. Customers complained after the Power Armor edition shipped with a cheap nylon bag instead of one made of canvas, which was initially promised. Bethesda eventually agreed to replace the nylon versions if those who wanted a canvas bag filled out a request form.
For our initial thoughts on Fallout 76, watch our first review in progress above.
Bethesda's director, Todd Howard, told IGN in June the studio was aware the game wasn't up to scratch as it approached launch. "We knew, hey look, this is not the type of game that people are used to from us and we're going to get some criticism on it," he said. "A lot of that is very well-deserved criticism."
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"Mom, can I just relax in the bathtub for a while? I've had a really tough day."
When she said it, my first instinct was to laugh, snort, scoff ... what could my very protected and privileged six-year-old possibly know about a tough day?
But, I didn't laugh. I paused, just long enough to really consider what she had said. I watched her lean back against the side of the tub and close her eyes in an attempt to let the day start to wash away. She looked, well, a lot like I imagine that I look at the end of the day. As I thought more about what she had said, it dawned on me how similar my child's schedule, yes my CHILD, is just like my own.
She wakes up before 6:00 a.m. every single day and rarely slows down until 8:00 p.m. Sure, her school day ends mid-afternoon, but she is immediately bussed to her after school program, where they're encouraged to do homework right away. They do have a short snack time, but does that really count as down time?
When I pick her up, there may be a bit of free time, but the evening routine basically kicks in right away...dinner, bath, homework. It's exhausting for me, as an adult that has the maturity and wisdom to process this busy trap we've woven for ourselves.
She sighed and opened her eyes, ready for me to wash her hair. It had only been a minute, but I could tell she knew it was a minute too long, a minute we didn't have. It took a lot for me to fight the instinct to hurry her through the process, but I tried to resist. I sat down onto the floor, off of my knees. I rested my chin on the edge of the tub and sighed right back at her.
"I had a long day, too." I told her. She touched my cheek with her wet, soapy hand and smiled up at me, and we sat in silence for just a few minutes. She swished the water around her, and I watched the calm wash over her face with every moment that passed without me saying, "hurry up."


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KUALA LUMPUR: The Government needs to do more for civil liberties and societies, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Paul Low.
He said more space should be given to civil societies to "express their frustrations" and for the Government to hear them out and have constructive engagements.
Low, however, said civil liberties and human rights come with responsibilities.
"You cannot be ideal, there are borders and limits.
"Even in the area of expression, you cannot simply say something without understanding the consequences of what you are saying," he told reporters on the sidelines at a dinner hosted by the German Ambassador to Malaysia His Excellency Holger Michael here on Tuesday. Read more


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The new update also improved compatibility with Microsoft Office documents, Mail, Auto Unlock with Apple Watch, Universal Clipboard, and Safari. The company also released iOS 10.1 update which adds new Depth Effect smart album in Photos for iPhone 7 Plus users.
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A Call for Public Participation !
Mexican American/Chicano history is substantially absent from public school textbooks and curriculum in California- and it has been since 1986. This year we have an opportunity to change that.
California has the largest student population of any state, with more than 6,236,000 students in school in 2013. Students who are Mexican American of Latino heritage make up over 53% of the total school population.
Latino student political non participation and disconnectedness is significantly caused by Latino absence from the K-12 textbooks and curriculum.
Children and young adults need to see themselves in the curriculum. Students, have low levels of attachment to California and U.S. civics engagement in significant part because the government institution they encounter the most- the schools- ignore the students' own history, cultures and experiences.
California state textbooks currently largely ignore the roles of Mexican Americans and Latinos in building this state. Students need to learn civic engagement – it is not automatic. Students need to learn that they belong , that they are a part of the community and its history.
California schools and history teachers should lead the way in preparing young people for civic life in our pluralist society. They are not. Incomplete and inaccurate history, along with incomplete and inaccurate economics harms not only Latinos and Asians, but the Anglo students as well. When Anglo students are taught an inaccurate view of Latino /Mexicano history in the state, they fail to accurately understand the major demographic shift presently occurring and this lack of knowledge contributes to fear, misunderstanding and conflict such as that promoted in the current anti immigrant campaigns.
We can change this. The content of the k-12 textbooks and the curriculum is directed by a state document- the History/Social Science Framework for California's public schools. The current 1987 framework is outdated. State law requires that the frameworks be updated each 7 years. There was no significant change from 1987 until 2009. ( In 2001 the publishers added a photo of Cesar Chavez.)


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World reaction to Budget
The reaction to the Budget from European and US websites was wide ranging, with news organisations throughout the globe reporting on the new measures introduced by the Government.
The story was picked up not only the usual large media organisations such as the BBC and the Independent,but also by papers less familiar to Irish taxpayers, such as Canada's Toronto Star.
The Timesonline carried a short video clip about the emergency budget and what it would mean for Britain's economy. Describing it as a "bust budget", the video said Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan was delivering his second emergency Budget in seventh months, describing it as a grim task for any finance minister.
However, it pointed out that Ireland had some advantages over Britain, with a smaller national debt, and said that markets would now be looking to Britain's fiscal position.
The accompanying article described the measures as a way to address the "runaway" fiscal deficit, with Mr Lenihan predicting a budget deficit 10.75 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), down from 12.75 per cent.
The BBC website said the Budget was the second in six months to deal with what it described as a "rapidly contracting economy". The article highlighted a large rise in taxes, spending cuts and the formation of an independent agency to take over banks' bad debts in a bid to restore lending. The BBC said the country is dealing with a "deepening recession" and correcting the "worst deficit in Europe". According to BBC economics editor Stephanie Flanders, there is "method to his madness", warning there were lessons for the UK - mainly that as a country gets deeper into debt, fiscal stimulus loses some of its power.
The Financial Timesled with the higher taxes that are to hit "the middle classes" of Ireland, with the establishment of the national asset management agency following close behind.
The same paper carries a second article focusing on the establishment of the government-controlled agency to tackle the banks' bad debts. The plan has already been criticised by the main opposition party as a "big time bomb" for taxpayers, it said. This will make Ireland the first European country to offer to take over the toxic assets of privately owned lenders. It points out that similar proposals elsewhere have been deemed too difficult to value the assets.
The Wall Street Journal's website carried a brief article from the Dow Jones newswire that said the European Commission has reacted positively to efforts to control the growing budget deficit, praising the efforts made.
Forbes.com published a similar article from Reuters saying the European Commission viewed the new measures as "decisive action" to contain the rising deficit. It said a preliminary assessment was that "decisive, broad-based action" had been taken in the budget. It also confirmed that the Government had consulted with the Commission before announcing plans to create the agency to deal with impaired assets from banks.
A short piece appeared on the website of the Toronto Star,describing the measures as "hefty hikes in income tax and service spending cuts" in a bid to restore confidence in the "shaky finances of debt-stricken Ireland". It is not yet clear if the Irish taxpayers agree with its assessment of the Budget as a "painstakingly negotiated plan".
The Independenthad a more gloomy take on things, describing the current situation as "the dismal business of adjusting to a generational drop in living standards with the end of the Celtic Tiger boom and the prospect of a new era of austerity".
It said the Budget lived up to fears it would be the toughest in Irish history. The paper drew attention to the cuts in expenses and pensions for TDs, and the loss of five junior ministerial posts. It said the package of cuts and tax hikes was aimed at impressing Irish voters and international opinion, both of which have been less than bowled over by the current Government. It also commented on the "loadsamoney" culture that has developed among many Irish young people, most of whom have never experienced hardship felt in other generations.
A cartoon in the opinion section, meanwhile, shows a caricature of Brian Cowen measuring up an already dead Celtic Tiger, declaring that it has to go on a diet until it is healthy again.


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Why This Fictional Web Series Strikes a Nerve
A Broadway performer uses her comic chops to take on ageism
Stacia Fernandez doesn't need to fantasize about choosing a superpower because she already has one: invisibility. The actress and writer experiences it every time she goes into a meeting with show biz executives.
"My writing partner, Jacob (Pinion) and I wrote a musical and pitched it recently. I am some years older than him," says Fernandez, who doesn't reveal her age but jokes that she can play anything from 45 to death.
(MORE: Are Boomers Guilty of Age Discrimination?)
"I find that, even if we are pitching to a person my age, they have a tendency to look past middle-aged me and right at the younger person in the room, Jacob, as if his brain works faster and he will have the answers they are looking for."
That attitude is common in the entertainment industry, where, Fernandez jokes, "Once you pass the age of 40, all actresses are 65."
In response, she and Pinion, who perform in Broadway's Mamma Mia together, created the web series, Middle (St)age. In a series of comic monologues, Fernandez plays an actress named Marina who grapples with many of the issues Fernandez does.
(MORE: How I Remade Myself Into a TV Star at 55)
"We're having a ball and it's like therapy," says Fernandez. "Actually, I prefer this (to therapy). I have three older sisters and we're all battling these things and trying to find a way through this period of life that doesn't feel like it has a lot of value placed on it sometimes."
Showing The Value Of Age
Fernandez hopes that Middle (St)age — one of several shows, many by Broadway-based performers, at online network Stage 17 — can show the value of lives that actually have been lived.
"This is about reaching out to people who don't have a voice in our culture. There are a whole lot of us who are 40, 45, 50 and are getting pushed aside," Fernandez says. "And I'm like the little Who in Horton Hears a Who, yelling, 'We are here! We are here! We are here!'"
That "we" is important. Maybe the show will help folks who are in the same boat feel less alone, Fernandez says.
"The struggle Marina is going through and her quirky optimism as she attacks trying to stay visible in a world that is ageist — I hope it's going to make people feel better," says Fernandez.
Comic Video Diary Enries
Episodes of Middle (St)age — which can be viewed here — are like brief video diary entries, often dealing with Marina's efforts to get work or to grapple with technology she thinks she ought to figure out. This is not unfamiliar territory for Fernandez, either.
(MORE: The True Power of Oldness)
"I'm taking classes all the time so I know what the kids know: Tweetdeck and Instagram, anything I can download on my iPhone and then have no idea what it's for," says Fernandez. "It does help, though, that, on Mamma Mia, I'm working with 22-year-olds because I hear about things that way. I still feel archaic but I'm lucky I have young friends who aren't."
Fortunately for Fernandez, she has resources that scattered Marina can't seem to access. She's fond of the notion that we keep living if we keep learning (organic gardening is a new passion and she's trying to figure out a way to raise chickens in Fort Lee, N.J.). She is mastering technology, one tweet at a time. And, even though she's not famous, she is proud to have been a working actor for the last 26 years (one of her most visible recent credits was as a mom on the third season of Homeland).
Fernandez has even figured out some techniques for dealing with executives who are inclined to look right past her, techniques that could work in non-show-biz settings, as well: "I have a tendency to talk a little louder and make sure I'm really smart in the first five minutes. If I say something that catches their ear in the very beginning, I find that I can win that battle. And I always bring a notebook. People are always bringing their iPads but if I come in with a pencil and paper and take notes, they seem to like that."
Why You Shouldn't Wait
Fernandez's main message to her fellow Middle (St)agers is not to sit back and wait politely for their turn.
"I just say to my compadrés at this age, 'Don't wait,'" advises Fernandez. "If there's something you love or something you want, do it, because fear is useless unless you're literally protecting yourself from pumas and leopards. That, really, is what Marina is trying to do: Embrace this place where she finds herself, even if she makes some mistakes along the way."
It's that attitude that is helping Fernandez feel good about middle age in an industry that sometimes acts like she's the Invisible Woman.
"I don't want to sound maudlin, so make me sound not-maudlin, but I love the fact that I'm in the middle," says Fernandez. "If I'm in the middle then there are still opportunities to have a good time."
Chris Hewitt is a movie and theater critic who has written for MSNBC.com, Today.com and The History Channel magazine and whose reviews have run in newspapers across the country.


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There are several factors which are essential in living a healthy, a well-balanced lifestyle. Here are some useful facts to keep in mind!
- Know More: It is important to understand the daily food intake and the nutrition count and the way the food is prepared. It is important to watch out for the calorie count. Know the impact each food group has on the body.
- Eat the Rainbow: Fill the plate with a variety of food items.Make it a habit to consume fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Different colors of fruits and vegetables provide different nutrients essential for growth and development.
- Never Skip Breakfast: Breakfast is knows as a power start which energies the human body. A wholesome breakfast would help to stay active throughout the day.
- Water, Water & Water: Drink more water. This is an essential part of every diet. Water has many proven benefits.Stay away from carbonated, artificial and unhealthy drinks.
- Stay Active: Stay active and exercise regularly. Daily physical exercises would help individuals to live a healthy life.
- Sleep is Essential: It is important to get proper sleep daily. This helps in repairing the human body as well as in energizing the human body and mind.


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The first cour of the second season of Re:Zero is currently airing, with the first episode having aired on July the 8th 2020. You can find out more by jumping into our episode pages, starting with Episode 26.
Meanwhile, the second cour will be expected to premier in January 2021.
The second season will likely at least cover most of the fourth Arc of Re: Zero. More details are expected to be released in the coming months.
A manga adaption of the second OVA, Re:Zero: Bond of Ice was announced for serialization in MangaUP from April 26, 2020 onwards. The manga is drawn by Tsukahara Minori and adapts the Light Novel version.
You can follow the chapters starting from Chapter 1 to find out more.
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Seven leaps
Working with the "Seven leaps"
Working with the "seven leaps" requires 3 lessons (of about one hour each), with enough time between the second and third lesson for students to search for information independently. The planning of the project could look like this:
- lesson 1 – Introduction and seven leap step 1 till 5
- lesson 2 – Seven leap step 6, assisted
- outside classroom – Seven leap step 6, independent
- lesson 3 – Seven leap step 7 and ending
In the first lesson, after the introduction, the first five steps of the "seven leap" are carried out. Mind that the students work fast enough during the first lesson. Keep for example a very tight time schedule. Make sure that the students QUICKLY have a main question (within 5 to 10 minutes). If they don't, help them with a tip. At least ten minutes after making up the sub questions are necessary to divide the work.
Finding information independently is step 6. It is highly recommended to spend the second lesson at computers. During this lesson, students will start looking for information, sometimes requiring your help. After this lesson students can, for example for one hour, independently search for information. In the final lesson, step 7 is carried out: the mutual reporting. After this you can end the module in different ways. For example teachers came up with the following ideas:
- Each student has to write a report of max. 200 words about his/her sub question and answer. Oblige each student to give a reference with each statement. Bind the reports and let students study them for a test. Make your own assessment of the different reports and only ask questions about the best that have the best theoretical basis.
- Give each group time to make a poster/presentation. Evaluate these and take in account that some students have not contributed (much).
- Or, when you have more experience with this form of education: give one grade to the entire group.
It is recommended to end each module with an evaluation not only about the contents but also about the experience with this way of learning.
The following schedule of the 'Seven leaps' is printed in the students guide as well. Concrete activities, which can be ticked off are chosen for the Junior High School lessones


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Development of precipitation and continental drainage of the Danube in the Neogene – implications for the palaeo-oceanography of the Mediterranean
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Based on new fossil evidence, the age of the Rhine river is five million years older than previously believed. Led by Prof. Madeleine Böhme, researchers from the Senckenberg Research Centre in Tübingen and the Frankfurt Senckenberg Research Institute analysed mammalian fossils, thereby redetermining the Rhine's age.


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Also known as the Black and White Heniochus, B&W Heniochus, Pennant Coralfish, or Longfin Bannerfish. An active, and hardy saltwater fish, the Black & White Heniochus is usually a good addition to a reef tank. With its elegant elongated dorsal fin, the Heniochus are often known as Bannerfish rather than Butterflyfish. This is due to the movement of its dorsal fin while in motion, similar to a flag or banner's movement. Very similar to the Moorish Idol, this fish is sometimes known as the Budget Moorish Idol as they are cheaper, but also survive drastically better in captivity. More than one of this species in a tank can only be kept if they are introduced at the same time. The group will then form a hierarchy within the tank and may school together. Although generally a reef safe fish, there is the possibility of nipping at soft corals. Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
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We relish in the chaos. What's holding you back? Say yes! Progress is associated with an open door, taking the invitation, putting yourself out there. That "it will work out somehow," that "everything will fall into place" and "where there's a will, there's a way."
We scroll through social media feeds of party pictures noting who is and isn't there. The internet has opened up an ever-present tally of social alignments, of friendships behaving like brand partnerships, of more than a fun night resting on whether or not you attended the party. But what would your life look like had you stayed home?
Add to that, the conceit that we merge business and personal lives completely. Confusing hard work with sacrificing ourselves, we erode our work/life balance to survive.
Why, though, do we not romanticize our preservation? The same matter of chance, of the fleeting nature of fate exists on the other side of the coin. What would have happened if we were better rested, if our energy was better preserved, if we managed our time and said what we really mean? Rarely do we approach whether we get eight hours of sleep with the same guilt as we do whether or not we attended a party, even when, according to sleep expert Matthew Walker, sleep deprivation prevents the brain from remembering information, creating new memories, and sustaining emotional well-being.
This is speaking directly to celebratory drinks, coffee dates and random parties that can tug on our conscience with obligation and guilt, but are founded on the conceit that they're leisurely, entirely pleasurable and optional activities. Restorative, even! A different ballgame from the weddings, funerals, hospital visits and landmark birthdays that supportive and loving relationships are founded upon.
But it's hard to say no. As a kid, I pledged to never say no. How messed up is that? I felt like if I really tried, I could go the length of my life without saying that bad word. That saying "no" was the sign of loose moral fiber or not being a team player. That to contribute, you have to accommodate. To this day, I'm still working on it.
The first step of anything is understanding what the hell is going on, so I asked linguist Daniel Harris, assistant professor of philosophy at Hunter College, for a broader perspective on communication and why it can be so difficult to say no.
Mr. Harris pulled out Politeness: Some Universals in Language Usage and explained that something "everybody universally cares about is saving face." Simply put, we maintain a code of politeness — treating each other gently, asking questions instead of demands and giving each other "outs" — as a sign of respect, in order to acknowledge and nurture each other's sense of self and what's important to us.
As above, so below — whatever feelings pop up in smaller, annoying conversations can often reflect the larger difficulties in more important facets of your life. So if "no" is a raging river rapid, turning down a party invitation is a calmer inlet. It's cousins with letting your co-workers know you won't have time to finish a task. Turning down an invitation is the foundational exercise, a finger push-up to inspire larger changes in your life, to flex your ability to account for yourself.
Once your preference makes itself known — or if you are permanently ambivalent — figure out if you need to go. It's a balancing act: the weight of a milestone birthday differs from just another Thursday night out. Showing up for people we love, and also those we don't especially love but share a life with, often takes precedence over doing whatever we want. This isn't an excuse to be a bad friend! Saying no isn't about throwing all our relationships under the bus, but finding our boundaries and the line where, if crossed, we'd be overextended and have to play catch-up.
But once you do enough work to get to that magical answer — no — the fun begins: strategizing.
The gold standard of saying "no" is to be as honest as possible while staying within your boundaries, knowing your limits and taking responsibility. Did you know that doctors used to lie to terminally ill patients when their prognosis seemed too hopeless? This changed with the concept of palliative care, a form of respect and care to the patient, as opposed to dishonesty and farce. Take this to heart, and remember that you are not the director of reality, responsible for everyone's performance in the grand play that is your life. They are as entitled to reality as you are. Also, aren't you relieved that you're not breaking the news of inoperable cancer or bleak medical advice? Stay down to earth and remember you're just turning down an invitation.
Sometimes it's far weirder to go through with the formal etiquette we've been scolded into following, like saying goodbye to everyone at a party. In reality, this gets awkward and strange as you hold a tiny funeral for the night with every person you know, as if your presence matters so much to everyone at the gathering.
Maybe you don't need to explain yourself at all, and don't have to reply or explain. This is especially relevant to huge blowout parties, any and all raves, sex parties, "vision board workshops" and almost anything thrown by an acquaintance.
Allow yourself to be vague, because even if you have a guilty conscience that goads you to spill all your sins or confess whatever traumatically embarrassing moment from 2003 has butterfly-effected its way to be the reason you have to flake on a karaoke birthday, no one needs the whole story. So, unless they're your best friend or someone else with a high clearance level of intimacy (at which point they should understand), rely on "it's not a good time," "something came up," "working on stuff" or "not feeling it tonight." You don't have to tell the whole truth, but you do have to be sincere — because we are not monsters.
Saying you will but not going is a handy, if rude, tool reserved for the bravest and/or most inconsiderate and/or heartless. At best, you skate by without question, though they realize you never attended, wondering if it was intentional or not, if you hate them and if you're a liar (you are). This is the most chaotic choice, as the results are all on the random whims of the other person's tether to reality and insecurities, and if they spiral it into a whole thing, they might think you are enemies now. At worst, you would be confronted and could come clean, ranging from brutal honesty to a white lie.
Lying is … not especially recommended. But there are times in which you throw caution to the wind, and you must try the least advisable option to see how terrible your life can get, which can be thrilling sometimes. It's self-destructive. Or, it's your only resort because you're dealing with a tricky situation like your boss demanding something impossible of you, or an unreasonable person you have to satiate. In this situation, be sure to not incriminate yourself on social media.
There are things we can't be super honest about, both to keep our business to ourselves and because of how it's perceived. Health issues like sensitive conditions, mental illnesses or someone's sobriety aren't great to drag in the public square.
This is where you over-apologize or wax poetic about how terrible you feel, which forces them to console you and gets you off the hook. It's manipulative! And also not advised. Mr. Harris brings up philosopher Paul Grice's cooperative principle, which says that we're driven by our interest not only in getting along, but that all conversation rests upon our assumption that the other participant is acting in good faith. In practical terms, this means remaining in the shared world of the other person, the middle of the Venn diagram of your lives. Try using words and ideas that they understand and share, which brings you closer to each other than using jargon ("I'm on deadline" versus "Stuck working," although perhaps they are also "on deadline").
In the wide spectrum of human emotion, we should not forget panic and mania. If we are to respect and laud our most rational of selves, let us also appreciate the wild and vast landscape of unreasonable reflexes. In situations of mortal danger and fear, the body reacts out of reflex. Lean in — perhaps you will skate away easier than if you approached the situation with even-keeled communication. Let the adrenaline carry you, sink into the "fight or flight" response and see what happens. Channel your worst fear — like saving a dog from a dangerous revolving door, or maybe there's a speeding car. Bring out that animal urge to let the other person know you will not be taken advantage of, that you know what's important: Saving yourself.
Darcie Wilder is a writer in New York. Her first book, "literally show me a healthy person," came out last year. Lorelei Ramirez is an artist, comedian, and writer.
Producer: Tracy Ma
Producer: Alexandra Eaton
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Editor: Shane O'Neill


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I've always loved the look of concrete countertops but am, admittedly, a bit intimidated by the intense mold making/concrete casting/everything-could-go-horribly-wrong aspects of the usual DIY approach. So when I stumbled across this DIY concrete countertop alternative, my jaw dropped. IT'S SO EASY.
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The dainty forms of dwarf forest antelope dart among and below the suites, raised on stilts to float between the sandy forest floor and the leafy canopy above. Waking up to rustling forest sounds and bird song, surrounded by delicate leaf-filtered light, a pervading sense of peace and calm will set the tone for your entire day. Cradled in a deep maze of ancient vegetation, each air conditioned suite provides serene, reflective spaces to watch the secrets of the forest unfold. The dappled green shade works its magic on guests and animals alike, providing an intimate glance into the world of the forest dwellers. Tiny suni and red duiker graze among the vines and massive tree trunks, and a short walk to the main guest area could easily become a close encounter with a graceful nyala or an agile impala.
Fresh duiker tracks in the sandy paths point the way towards the lodge's rim flow pool, where you can relax in the shade of the wooded canopy. While away an afternoon on the spacious private veranda of your suite, secluded from all except an occasional red tonga squirrel in the treetops. Invite the tranquillity of the forest inside with you and take a soak in your oversized bathtub with huge glass windows offering yet another perspective on the play of leaves and light outside. Mealtimes on the open air dining deck bring about their own distractions, as monkeys frolic in the branches and an ever-changing assortment of wildlife grazes on the open plain in the distance. In the evenings, when warm firelight welcomes you to the boma, wide-eyed bush babies watch inquisitively from the dense foliage above.


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5 Tips To Make Sure Your Holiday Baking Is Flawless
The Holidays are all about yummy eats and sweet treats, but if the thought of going anywhere near a kitchen fills you dread, don't worry, we're here to help. Avery Goldman,
Avery Goldman, owner of The Baker's Jar (625 S. 16th St), knows her way around an oven and has spent several years in bakeries and catering companies around the city before choosing to focus on a place of her own. Since 2014, she has been putting a new spin on classic cakes, pies, and puddings by perfectly portioning and packaging them in Mason jars. Check out Avery's top 5 tips to your baking blues into holiday happiness.
1) When baking cookies, you always want to make sure your butter is at room temperature. It makes it much easier to whip it with the sugar! This will save you time and energy!
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NORTH HAMPTON — Several members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment took issue with what they said was the inference in a July 30 Hampton Union article that their board caused a $5,000 increase in legal fees that will be reflected in the proposed 2015 Little Boar's Head District budget.
NORTH HAMPTON — Several members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment took issue with what they said was the inference in a July 30 Hampton Union article that their board caused a $5,000 increase in legal fees that will be reflected in the proposed 2015 Little Boar's Head District budget.
"The article said that we caused the expenditure of legal fees and, somehow, that's our fault," Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) member Bob Landman told his fellow board members at their Aug. 27 meeting. "I take issue with that. We did not start this, it basically fell into our laps and we had to do something."
ZBA member David Buber agreed.
"In my opinion, we as a board acted prudently and in good faith in our attempts to bring the issue of concurrent jurisdiction to light and, hopefully, a speedy resolution between the town of North Hampton and the Little Boar's Head District," Buber said.
The case that has raised the question of who has jurisdiction over zoning issues for property located within the Little Boar's Head District came up in 2012, when Thomas Huff first sought relief from a setback requirement on his Ocean Boulevard property. The ZBA initially refused to take jurisdiction of the case, citing a legal opinion that indicated that the district has been given the right — and duty — to develop and enact its own zoning ordinances, and to adjudicate them, by the state Legislature.
That, however, created a problem for Huff and his attorney, Peter Saari, because of the difficulty in convening a meeting of the district's Zoning Board, ZBA Chairman Robert Field Jr. said.
"With the opinion of (legal) counsel in hand, in January (2013) we decided ...; we would not accept jurisdiction and advised (Saari) to go back and do his business with Little Boar's Head," Field said. "(The attorney) had a problem with timing (because) he had difficulty convening the (Little Boar's Head) Zoning Board (and) he wanted his client to move forward, so he brought (the case) to us."
Field said in March or April of this year, the Little Boar's Head commissioners met with Select Board members and himself to hash out the issue. However, even as discussions continued through the summer, no final solution to who had jurisdiction was developed.
"There are some differences between (the selectmen's position) and Little Boar's Head's, but they don't involve us because we're (an) adjudicatory (body), not a legislative (one)," the ZBA chairman said.
At a Municipal Budget Committee meeting in July at which the Little Boar's Head District fiscal year 2015 budget was discussed the issue again came up, this time in connection with a request that the district's budget be increased by $5,000 to cover legal fees associated with the concurrent jurisdiction issue.
"The chairman of the (town) Zoning Board brought into question the concurrent jurisdiction that (the) Little Boar's Head (Zoning Board) and the town share," Budget Committee and District Commissioner Richard Garnett explained at the meeting. "There was a case where the applicant came to the town before the district (on a zoning issue and) the town wouldn't hear (the case) before the district (did)."
As a result of that interchange between the two Zoning Boards, "the town Zoning Board has decided it will not hear cases that arise in the district," Town Administrator Paul Apple said. "The issue has not arisen in (the) 60 years (that both the town and the district have had zoning boards), but the (town) Zoning Board has perceived this issue and made the determination that it is without jurisdiction to hear those cases."
Garnett noted that the attorneys had come up with a solution that involved first placing a warrant article on the district's annual meeting warrant in September and then another on the town meeting warrant in March to clarify the situation, but that solution was rejected by the Select Board.
Select Board Chairman Jim Maggiore, who was sitting in for Larry Miller as the board's representative to the Budget Committee, said his board heard the solution the lawyers had come up with, but rejected it.
"(The attorneys) could not come up with a complete solution," Maggiore said. "I feel we have to solve (the problem between the two boards) soon because if an issue comes up and both zoning boards are compromised, the applicant is stuck."
Apple agreed that the attorneys' solution may have solved the current jurisdictional problems between the two boards, but did not cover all possible contingencies that could arise in connection with this issue. The town administrator explained that if neither board accepted jurisdiction in a zoning case, the legal costs associated with that issue could wind up much higher than what was being asked for in the district's budget.
"Let's say that the Little Boar's Head Zoning Board ordinance is silent on an issue, in which case, under the informal relationship that existed for these many years, it would go to the town Zoning Board," Apple said. "Little Boar's Head would defer and the town ZBA would say 'No, we won't hear the case,' so the applicant would go to Superior Court because his rights as a landowner would be affected and that's when legal costs can really mount."
Ultimately, the Budget Committee voted 5-2, with David Peck and Michael Walzak in opposition, to approve the 2015 Little Boar's Head operating budget with the additional $5,000 for legal expenses in it. The approved budget totaled $27,500 and is funded solely through a surcharge on the tax bills of residents of the district.


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Yay! Oh heck, it was the JoCo Cruise, wasn't it? Should've figured that out earlier … Welcome back, when you get here/home.
Yes, I am Alive.
But I am traveling this morning. Will update when I get home, which with all luck will be in the afternoon. For now, I will just say that my time away from the Internet was nautically delicious. See you all in a bit.
22 Comments on "Yes, I am Alive."
Damon. And here I was all set to steal your jello.
I figure Bruce has the right of it. Welcome back you fortunate bastard!
I hope that doesn't mean that John was on board the Carnival Triumph.
If so, my deepest sympathies.
I figured it was JoCo Cruise Crazy earlier when Wheaton blogged he was going at exactly the same time you disappeared. Wish I could have gone, and welcome back.
Zoë Keating was able to tweet from #JCCC3. Just saying.
I bet a friend you were on JoCo Cruise. I get to collect my $20 now.
I've been really enjoying the Somethings Really Old. Please, take as much time as you need.
I can neither confirm nor deny that video will shortly be posted to the Internet of John Scalzi falling on his ass while performing karaoke. I can, however, confirm that it will be even more awesome than you can possibly imagine.
I'm glad it was something nice, and not a leave to deal with family issues or one sort or another.
And tomorrow is Tueday!
Good to have you back! While I've enjoyed the glimpses of decades past, I'm looking forward to the new def jams. As the kids would say.
I have to say that 'nautically' is possibly stretching the description a bit; I initially mistook the 'Freedom of the Seas' for an apartment block built on top of a multi story car park when I encountered it in the Caribbean. But I'm really glad that much fun was had…
The Carnival 'Triumph' Cruise: new ways of losing weight, all of it organic! Sign up here, please.
And the minions rejoice!
'Freedom of the Seas' for an apartment block built on top of a multi story car park when I encountered it in the Caribbean.
When we parked in the lot for our cruise, it did seem rather a lot more like a parking lot for a row of large office buildings than for means of transport.
I actually took some trouble to find a forward facing observation deck on Carnival Destiny. They didn't exactly make it easy to find since there is nothing really going on there. It was very breezy, very lonely and kinda cool. The bridge crew waved down at me, and the "I'm on top of the world" deck below me was off limits to passengers and appeared to be the crew smoking lounge. Along the way I even found "10-forward" which was the health club & spa. Of course I had been hoping to find a bar with a big observation window for some reason.
I'm told that they build them for people who don't want to know that they are at sea; i.e. suspended over a great deal of water. The crew was probably amazed to discover that they had a passenger able to deal with this phenomenem…
Stevie, the ship had plenty of places to see the water, but that forward deck is pretty breezy and nit particularly warm.


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Smok T Priv 3 Kit Review
SMOK T-Priv 3 300W Kit With TFV12 Prince Tank
Price : $62.75 $78.95
Smok T-Priv returns with an upgraded version Smok T-Priv 3 Kit. It adopts the same hollow-out design as Smok T-Priv Kit but is more robust and powerful.
SMOK T-Priv 3 300W Kit With TFV12 Prince Tank Features and Specs:
T-Priv 3 300W Mod Specs:
Size: 86*57.23*47mm
Standby Current: < 500uA
Output Voltage: 0.5V-9.5V
Power Range: 6W-300W
Resistance Range: 0.1Ohm-2.5Ohm(VW)/0.05Ohm-2Ohm(TC)
Temperature Range: 200℉-600℉/100℃-315℃
TFV12 Prince Tank Specs:
Capacity: 8ml
Size: 63*28mm
Material: Stainless Steel
Thread: 510
SMOK T-Priv 3 300W Kit With TFV12 Prince Tank Package Includes:
1 * T-Priv 3 Mod
1 * TFV12 Prince Tank
1 * V12 Prince Q4(0.4Ohm Quadruple Coils)(Pre-installed)
1 * V12 Prince T10(0.12 OHm Decuple Coils)
1 * Replacement Glass tube
1 * User Manual
Spare Parts
Smok T-Priv 3 is packed in a square box with a layer of cover on it. On the paper cover, it presents the picture of Smok T-Priv 3 Kit and its specification. The package includes a T-Priv 3 mod, a TFV12 Prince Tank, a V12 Prince Q4, a V12 Prince T10, a replacement glass tube, a User manual and some accessories.
Smok T-Priv 3 Kit comes in 5 colors, including black, chrome, gold, blue and rainbow. The one I have is in rainbow color. It is composed of a Smok T-Priv 3 mod and a TFV12 Prince Tank.
Smok T-Priv mod is in an ellipsoid shape with its OLED screen on the top close to the 510 thread. The long fire button is on the side, and its battery cover is at the bottom of the mod itself.
The two adjustment buttons are on the upper part close to the OLED screen, and the USB port is on the upper part of the mod.
On the mod itself, there are lots of holes of irregular shape with LED light inside of it. The color is changeable with several different colors including red, blue, green, yellow, magenta, cyan, white, RGB and rainbow. Such design makes your vaping more shinning!
The tank built on the mod is Smok TFV12 Prince tank with a colorful drip tip on it to make it more special and pretty. The bubble glass tube enlarges the juice capacity without lengthening the tank.
Smok T-Priv 3 mod is powered by 3 18650 batteries and can fire up to maximum 300w.
It can be adjusted between two modes, power mode and temperature mode (coil materials including stainless steel, Ti, and Ni200). The temperature mode also allows you to set the TCR.
Besides, the led color and flash style can also be changed. Such design is also a classic Smok style, bringing more color and fun to your vaping experience.
With the three 18650 18650 batteries inside of the battery compartment, the mod is somewhat heavy (I have been used to those small-sized ecigs in for daily use). But with its ellipsoid shape and the polished metal, it has a pretty comfortable hand feel.
With the given USB port, T-Priv 3 supports firmware upgrading.
Besides the regular functions, Smok T-Priv 3 also has other additional functions like puff setting, color setting, stealth mode and etc.
Smok TFV12 Prince Tank features a top fill system and a bottom airflow system. Its top fill system succeeds the classic push-open top cap, bringing great convenience to the vaper to fill the tank. On the base ring, there are several grooves designed on it to increase the friction for adjusting the airflow.
The 810 drip tip has honeycomb on it, making the tank pretty nice.
The two coils inside of the package (Q4 coils and T10 coils) can give you different vaping experience.
Both the T Priv 3 mod and TFV12 Prince Tank are sold separately.
1.Super high wattage brings different vaping experience.
2.Super large tank capacity.
3.Easy to fill the liquid.
4.Beautiful colors.
5.Nice hand feel.
- When the batteries are inserted in, it weighs a little heavier than ordinary ecg kits.
- If the given coils can support the maximum 300w, that would be much convenient for vapers to have a different experience.
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Conures are native birds of Central and South America, as well as live in some locations in the West Indies and Mexico. The main diet of conures includes insects, fruit and different kinds of seeds.
With a loving nature, conures are lighthearted, adoring birds. It is significant to note that these birds have a tendency to become bored at the drop of a dime, so it is important to provide a nice assortment of toys in order to create surroundings that offer stimulation. Numerous owners have even documented the capacity to play games with their conures, including "peek a boo" and playful wrestling using finger-to-beak.
When purchasing toys for your conure, remember that they possess rather powerful beaks. This means you cannot buy parakeet toys for a conure and must seek out something that is strong enough to withstand the power of their beak.
It is also well known that conures enjoy a good bath. For example, if you leave water
in the sink, you may soon find your conure taking a dip, fluttering their wings about. Some species of conure actually take naps on their back; so don't fear the worst, as this is rather routine.
If you are interested in owning a conure, it is important to make sure you have enough attention to devote to the bird. A couple of hours on a daily basis is normal. Over time, you will see that your bird will create a special bond with you and may even put forth a great effort to make sure you stay protected. Conures have been known to possess decent guarding instincts.
In comparison to other exotic birds, conures are not known for their talking. It is possible for them to learn a couple of words. To compensate, they can be taught tricks pretty well.
Conures measure about 10" to 15" long and have a life span of up to 30 years. The majority of conures are red and green; blue and green; orange and green; gold and green; or all gold.
Some of the most favored species of conure include blue crown conures, half moon conures, nanday conures, as well as green cheeked conures.


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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Book Review: Wilber Winkle Has A Complaint
I'm not trying to be sarcastic, I promise. It's a cute book. And it's short. And parts were really funny. But after a while it was kind of just the same thing over and over. It was a fun way to pass an afternoon, but I don't recommend it as a serious, sit down and laugh out loud humor read. Maybe more like a put it in the bathroom read. Not that I read in the bathroom....that would be gross, right? Definitely don't do that...and if for some reason I did, I wouldn't keep a stack of books in there just in case! Nope, not me!
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Labels: Humor
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- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Shaun does all of his reading in the bathroom:)ReplyDelete
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At Technologizer, Harry McCracken, again showing that he is the king of context when it comes to tech blogging, cleverly compares Cisco's acquisition of Pure Digital and the almost fatal acquisition of Palm Computing by US Robotics shortly before USR's own purchase by 3Com. I'd argue that in some ways there was more obvious synergy between a networking company and Palm, which would eventually morph into a smartphone company, and Cisco/Pure Digital. Clearly Cisco is striving to establish its brand in the consumer market, and the relatively inexpensive Flip gives it a means of low-priced video acquisition on which to stamp its bridge logo and feed its new NAS (that seems to have a bigger LCD than the Flip!).
This is an interesting time for the category as we are clearly starting to see more blurring between these low-cost flash-based units that have traditionally sold for less than $200 and higher-end flash camcorders that have traditionally sold for more than $500, but that is to be expected as the future of the camcorder is undoubtedly flash memory. For example, while the Flip and the Kodak Zi6 lack an optical zoom, the new Sony Webbie has a 5x optical zoom. As these large-scale manufacturers companies take better advantage of the lower price and smaller size that flash memory increasingly makes easier to enable, Pure Digital may have timed its exit perfectly
Pure Digital originally sought to use disposable camcorders to drive a DVD processing business for drug stores and mass merchants. It may be a good example of what a company can gain when its products become targets for hackers, who had found a way to get video from its original products. This may have helped the company understand the potential for an inexpensive camcorder aimed at moms first and YouTubers (who understand more options for capturing video) second. There are certainly some Apple-like aspects to its products' designs – minimalism, simplicity, and integrated software, and smallness. (However, I think an Apple camcorder would either have a much larger screen or no screen at all (mino shuffle).
What would Cisco do with the Flip products? Adding Wi-Fi would be a logical next step to get around the buzz-killing upload process. Flip technology could also be leveraged in home monitoring cameras, a market to which Avaak has brought rejuvenated interest. And of course, Cisco owns what was once Scientific Atlanta, so your future cable set-top box might be a platform for videoconferencing as well. Reflecting the increasing blurriness of the category, I'd also expect Cisco to push upstream with higher recording capacity (one of my biggest gripes about the Flip) and optical zoom although I would not expect it to vie with the flagship models from Sony, Canon and Panasonic. The challenge would be to manage all this iPod touch-like platform magic with iPod shuffle-like simplicity, otherwise the mino would be lost. (The mino would be lost.)
There's also a diamond in the rough in FlipShare, Pure Digital's revamped video organization software that has potential to be the iPhoto of video, but right now lacks critical features like being able to import videos from sources other than a Flip camcorder (such as the hard drive)..


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Celebrate the New Year by giving "lucky money" in these festive Gudetama mini red "lay-see" envelopes to children to wish them a new year filled with happiness, good health, and prosperity. The design includes a stack of Gudetamas piled high with a peach on top. The peach represents longevity. Set includes 8 envelopes of the same design.
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Summers were always hot and come afternoon you will see the kids settling under huge trees and playing. Amma mostly never would let us out during afternoons. Afternoon naps were common, but restless kids were seen loitering around the compound. During those days we would see the Icecream vendor pushing around his cart, fresh with his ware, shouting at his top of the voice, Pal Ice! And as bees to honey we would run out to see him. I think it used to cost about 50 paisa – 1 Rs, not sure. But with a coin in hand and steel glass in another, Sree and I would barge out of the house, yelling at him to stop.
Years later when we got our refrigerator, this was the first dish I ever made. I used to mix hot milk with sugar, allowed it to cool down and put it in a bowl and freeze. As I said all I knew was it had milk and sweet. Couple of hours later I would settle down with my very own homemade Milk Icecream. It used to taste so delicious. It used to be icy with crystals all formed, I used to munch down the crystals and enjoyed it thoroughly!. In the years to come, I leant that one has to beat the ice cream and I was seen doing that as well.
It's been one wonderful journey from a primitive way of making ice to the smoothy ice cream I landed myself in. But I have always remembered this Milk Ice Cream or Pal Ice and always wanted to make it. I might encourage Konda to do this, but on second thoughts maybe she should arrive at this idea herself. Making this has been on my cards for a while, yet I never came around making it. So I was really looking forward to this edition when I planned to make this.
When I opened the box, I could see those crystals formed and it was so icy. I simply crushed it well with the Ice cream scoop the first time and after 2 hours added condensed milk to get more creamy and pulsed it couple of times. Again froze for 6 hrs.
My ultimate step into heaven is always a dose of the chocolate syrup and couldn't wait for the pictures to be clicked. It was exactly as I remembered from my childhood and it was utter bliss!
This was after 7 hrs, crush with Ice cream scoop
After 2 hrs from the first mix
This is after 6 hrs.
Ingredients Needed:
Milk – 1 cup
Condensed Milk – 2 tbsp
Sugar – 2 tsp
Method to prepare:
Boil milk and add sugar. Make sure it is mixed well. Once it cools down, freeze it. It took about 6 – 7 hrs for it to freeze in our climate right now.
Remove, crush down well. Freeze again for 2 hours, remove and add condensed milk. Beat well. I pulsed it for couple of times. Freeze it again.
Enjoy after 6 hrs of freezing again.
Serve with chocolate sauce for ultimate bliss!
Peddu loved this so much that I was so happy. In the morning when I was clicking the pictures both Peddu and Chinnu said they don't want it. But when I came back home, Peddu said he wanted and ate an entire bowl!
Sending this to Kid's Delight hosted this month PJ, themed on Cool Comforts
Check out the Blogging Marathoners doing BM#5 along with me
Curry in a hurry under 30 min: Aarthi, Divya, Jayashree, Kaveri, Pavani,
Seven Days of Indian Sweets: Gayathri, Priya Suresh,
Seven Days of Microwave Meals: Monika,
Seven Days of Regional Specials: Harini, Vaishali, Suma, PJ
Seven Days of Colorful Dishes Kid's Special: Kalyani
Summer Coolers: Jayasree, Kamalika, Srivalli