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Once we were advised that our best option to conceive would be IVF I began researching a clinic that would best fit our needs. I think this was probably one of the hardest decisions for us to make. With so many IVF clinics in the bay area I found it extremely difficult to navigate all the different options. It was such an important decision and with pricing and protocols at each clinic widely varying it wasn't like you could just yelp the best IVF clinic. In the end we decided to go with Dr. Polansky and his team at Bay IVF. I liked that they offered a variety of IVF options (ie: traditional IVF and soft IVF), PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis), and a 3 cycle treatment plan that would refund us a portion of our investment if we got pregnant before the 3rd cycle. Most of all I liked that they were a small clinic which made me hopeful that we would get more personalized attention.
Before we were able to start an IVF cycle the doctor performed an initial physical exam and blood work followed by a sonohystogram to determine whether or not I had any uterine abnormalities. The procedure was reminiscent of the HSG I had previously done, but instead of injecting dye and using X-ray imaging they injected saline via a catheter and used a transvaginal ultrasound for the imaging. Similar to the HSG it was pretty uncomfortable with some cramping as the saline was injected into my uterus. After all was said and done they provided us with our probability for a success starting at 27% given a single cycle and 60% given up to 3 cycles. I remember being so optimistic about the statistics at first...after all 60% was better than a 50:50 chance, right?
By the end of January 2015 we were off to the races and began our first egg retrieval cycle. I was started on birth control which seemed weird given that I was trying to have a baby, but the doctor reassured me that it would to help prime my ovaries for the upcoming egg retrieval. The doctor highly suggested that while we were attempting IVF that I should cut gluten from my diet. Cut gluten??? But that's my favorite food group! To be honest I was very skeptical about how much cutting gluten out of my diet would help...so instead I opted for moderation instead. I was also given Lupron (LH) and Follistim (FSH) injections to rev up the production and maturation of my follicles. I was honestly terrified of having to give myself daily injections and wasn't sure if I could do it. To my surprise the injections were pretty much painless and I was able to get over my fears quickly. I was lucky enough to get away with almost no side effects from the Lupron and Follistim...my biggest complaint were hot flashes that would come when I was stressed at work or wake me in the middle of the night. While on the injections I had to make multiple trips to the clinic each week to monitor my estrogen and progesterone levels as well as check the development of my follicles via ultrasound. When we first started IVF I had no idea that I'd have to be monitored so closely and I was lucky to have so many co-workers who were willing to swap shifts with me so that I could make it all of my necessary appointments. Once the majority of my follicles looked to be the ideal size I was instructed to administer my Novarel (hCG) injection which would stimulate my ovaries to release the mature eggs from my follicles. Unlike my Lupron and Follistim the Novarel injection stung quite a bit and even left a bruise on my tummy. Again I was lucky to get away with almost no side effects from the Novarel except for some extreme breast tenderness. 36 hours after my Novarel injection I returned to the clinic for my egg retrieval. I was super nervous for the procedure as I had read online forums about how painful it could be. Before the procedure started I was given a cocktail of IV medications that relaxed and numbed me throughout the entire procedure. I honestly couldn't tell you anything about what the actual procedure was like. Once the procedure was complete I was left to recover and let the medications wear off before I was sent home. Before we left the clinic we were told that they were able to retrieve 10 eggs. I was happy with the results...at least we were in the double digits. However, after fertilization on day 6 we were told that we only had 5 eggs that had fertilized and matured into blastocysts. Our 5 embryos were frozen and biopsied samples of each were sent to the PGD lab for testing. It was disappointing to say the least to hear that we had lost half of the eggs that had been retrieved. Nonetheless we were still hopeful...we just needed a few good embryos to carry us through several rounds of implantation. Unfortnately we weren't so lucky, of the 5 embryos there was 1 embryo deemed normal. The news was shocking and heartbreaking for us, how could we have gone from 10 retrieved eggs to only 1 normal embryo? Worst of all we got the news while we were vacationing in New York...what a way to ruin a day. I remember going back to our hotel room and crying in the arms of hubs after receiving the devastating news. I had been so hopeful that IVF would be a quick fix for our infertility problems, but reality hit me like a ton of bricks.
Disappointed in the results of our first round of egg retrieval, we were eager to start our next round in May. The procedure was generally the same...birth control, Lupron, and Follistim...however this time there were concerns about my extremely high levels of estrogen which put me at high risk for developing OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome). Hubs and I had worked this egg retrieval around a trip back to Hawaii for one of my best friend's weddings. The clinic warned that I would have to be closely monitored after the egg retrieval to make sure my OHSS did not become life threatening and would absolutely not be allowed to travel during this time period. Again, I was devastated...I was left with the choice of canceling this round and losing all the time and money we had already invested or canceling our trip to Hawaii and missing one of my best friend's wedding. In the end we decided to cancel this round of egg retrieval. After having to make such a difficult decision we were extremely lucky that the clinic said that they wouldn't count this as one of our 3 rounds and would provide us with samples of the more expensive medications for the next round to help us recoup some the money we had essentially lost due to having to cancel our egg retrieval.
Once we returned from our trip to Hawaii we were ready to jump into another egg retrieval. Due to the clinics protocol I had to repeat my sonohystogram since it had been over 6 months since my original procedure before starting our 3rd round of retrieval. At the beginning of August we got the go ahead to start the egg retrieval procedure, again with birth control, Lupron, Follistim, and Novarel. This retrieval resulted in 12 eggs. I was excited that we had been able to retrieve more eggs than our 1st round, but given the end results of our 1st round we were much more reserved in our hopefulness. And rightfully so, because 6 days after fertilization we only had 3 embryos that had matured into blastocysts to be frozen and biopsied for PGD lab testing. The results of our PGD testing showed that of the 3 embryos, only 1 of them was deemed genetically normal. Again we were disappointed, but at least now we were ready to do a our first FET (frozen embryo transfer).
At the end of September we were excited to finally start our FET. We decided to transfer a single embryo so that we could avoid the possibility of having multiples. The FET protocol called for more Lupron in combination with estradiol patches and high dose progesterone suppositories. Again I had be closely monitored to evaluate my estrogen and progesterone levels as well as check the thickness of my uterine wall. Our embryo was thawed and transferred at the beginning of November. The embryo transfer was much faster and easier than the egg retrieval. Our embryo was implanted into my uterine wall via catheter and the actual procedure only took a few minutes. The doctor assured us that it was as perfect a transfer as he could have asked for and we were sent on our way. Given what the doctor had said about the success of the transfer and the fact that I had a very healthy uterus we were so hopeful that this was going to be it! I continued with the estrogen patches and progesterone suppositories and giddily googled all the possible signs of pregnancy that I was experiencing. We had to wait 10 torturous days before I returned to the clinic for a pregnancy test. Surprisingly I was able to muster all my self-control and I never took a home pregnancy test before returning to the clinic for my pregnancy test. The day of my pregnancy test we excitedly waited on pins and needles for the clinic to call us with our results. When they called to deliver the bad news that our embryo hadn't taken we were devastated. We'd been so hopeful that this would the happy ending to our journey that the news was absolutely crushing. With the holidays fast approaching we decided to take a step back and give our minds and hearts a little break from IVF.
At the beginning of the year with renewed hope we started another round of egg retrievals. As with the previous rounds I started with birth control, Lupron, and Follistim; then finished off with a trigger shot of Novarel. We were able to get a whopping 14 eggs from this retrieval which made us hopeful. When the embryologist called to let us know that 7 days after fertilization we only had 1 embryo that had matured into a blastocyst I was absolutely beside myself. I had prepared myself to lose over half the fertilized embryos, but to be left with only 1 felt incomprehensible. To add insult to injury the embryologist needed to know ASAP whether or not we wanted to send a sample of our embryo for PGD testing which was a costly investment for just a single embryo. Luckily, in the end the lab that did our PGD testing generously offered to test our embryo free of charge. The results of the PGD testing showed that our single embryo was genetically abnormal and we were back at square one.
After 4 egg retrievals and 1 failed FET we felt utterly defeated and scheduled a phone consultation with Dr. Polansky to see how we should move forward. During our consult he admitted that we had been one of his top 5 toughest cases in his entire career. Although this news was discouraging, it also felt like a relief to validate our frustrations. We discussed whether or not the use of a donor egg would be more likely to yield a successful pregnancy. And while he agreed that our chance for a successful pregnancy would be greatly increased with a high quality donor egg, due to my young age he typically wouldn't recommend that route. He said that typically after 3 unsuccessful rounds he usually refers his patients to another clinic, as a different approach may be more successful. However, he said he wanted to give our case one more shot and left it up to us as to how we wanted to proceed. We spent the next few days discussing our options. Still feeling disheartened by all of our failures I agreed to try 1 more time, but told my husband this would be the last time. I didn't think my body and heart could take much more of this.
With a heavy heart we started our 5th egg retrieval cycle in March. Dr. Polansky switched our protocol to a soft IVF protocol in hopes that my body would respond better. This protocol still used Lupron, Follistim, and Novarel; but included Clomid (clomiphine) as well. We were able to retrieve and fertilize 10 eggs; 6 days after fertilization we had a whopping 7 blastocysts to send for PGD testing. It was the largest number of embryos we had ever been able to send for testing, but I knew better than to get my hopes up. The results from the PGD testing showed that 1 out of the 7 embryos was genetically normal. Before our FET I underwent yet another sonohystogram to make sure my endometrial lining was healthy. We followed the same FET protocol as last time, but this time I also underwent a laminaria tent procedure, where a tiny piece of dried seaweed is inserted to dilate the cervix to make the embryo transfer easier. Again, our doctor assured us that the transfer had gone smoothly and all there was left to do was wait.
I had been so defeated by the whole IVF process that I had little to no hope of receiving positive news. In fact, I remember calling my husband during a particularly difficult day at work crying and telling him that I was absolutely sure I wasn't pregnant this time. After the "10 day wait" I went in for the pregnancy test and we waited to hear the results from the clinic. I was still sure that I wasn't pregnant so I asked them to email the results of the pregnancy test instead of calling us because I didn't want to cry over the phone with them. Once we had mustered up the courage to open the email we were both shocked to see that the pregnancy test was positive. My husband and I cried tears of joy much of that day, but we knew we weren't out of the woods yet. I still continue my estradiol patches and progesterone suppositories to maintain the pregnancy until my body's own hormones caught on to the fact that I was indeed pregnant. We were scheduled for an ultrasound about 2 weeks later where they would check for a heartbeat, at which there was a 90%+ chance that I would go on to a successful pregnancy. We were cautiously joyful and shared the news with only our parents since we knew there was still a chance of miscarriage at this point. We were so nervous going into our ultrasound...I was absolutely terrified that they wouldn't find a heartbeat since I had let my hopes soar once we received the news of our positive pregnancy test. When our doctor showed us our tiny little baby on the ultrasound and we heard her heartbeat we both cried tears of relief and joy. I couldn't believe that at a time where I had almost given up hope we were finally gifted the pregnancy we had dreamed of for so long.
Going through infertility and IVF has been one of the most difficult things I've ever had to endure...the misery of being on medications that made me sick, hundreds of injections, painful procedures, and heartbreaking failures. In hindsight as I look at my baby girl's chubby cheeks and smiling face I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.
I hope that anyone reading this that's going through infertility will be given hope, and that those who know someone going through infertility will better understand the difficult journey their loved one is going through.


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Italian/sea-food restaurants in Ghent? (Gent)
Hi fellow expats,
I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good Italian restaurant in Ghent? Nothing fancy just some decent and simple Italian food. And if they're good with fish even better.
Speaking of sea food - anyone knows a good moules-frites place in Ghent?
Thanks for all suggestions in advance!
Hungry Nina :-)

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John James Manson was appointed Scotland 7s team manager at the start of season 2011/12 after stints in the same role with Scotland under-18 in 2009 and with Scotland under-20 in the 2011 Junior World Championship in Italy.
Manson earned one cap for Scotland, off the bench against England at Twickenham in 1995 and was a member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup squad. He also has seven caps for Scotland A, where he played loosehead prop.
As well as playing club rugby for Hillfoots, Dundee HSFP, Stirling County and West of Scotland he was signed to two of Scotland's first professional teams, Caledonia Reds and Glasgow Caledonians.
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Kolkata: Over 12,000 people were affected in West Bengal's West and East Midnapore districts following heavy rains due to the effect of cyclone Phailin and release of water from reservoirs in Jharkhand.
Parts of five districts including seven blocks of West Midnapore district and some portions of East Mindapore district were submerged, the state government said in a release Tuesday.
Around 10,150 houses were fully damaged.
The administration has set up 62 relief camps to house the affected.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who presided over a high level emergency meeting at her residence, directed ministers to go to the affected districts.
Banerjee also wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressing dismay over the release of water from reservoirs in neighbouring Jharkhand, while keeping the West Bengal government in the dark.
"The situation has deteriorated following rains and release of water from the reservoirs in a neighbouring state," said Irrigation Minister Rajib Banerjee.
A West Midnapore district official said the water level has gone down in the district during the day.
Some low-lying areas in Howrah and Hooghly districts were under water.
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TOM BUTCHER: Natalia, in an environment of low or negative interest rates, what do you see as the current trends in global growth?
NATALIA GURUSHINA: In the Eurozone, where negative interest rates were introduced modestly in early 2014, the experience has been largely positive. We've seen improved lending conditions: bank lending rates declined, including the periphery, and also the credit growth in some categories has improved. The experience in countries such as Sweden and Denmark following the introduction of modestly negative interest rates has also been largely positive. It is probably fair to say that modestly negative interest rates contributed to the uptick in the GDP growth of these economies.
But as some countries, such as Denmark and Switzerland, proceeded to deepen policy rate cuts, it also became quite obvious that deeply negative policy rates have some undesirable consequences. Some of these consequences have to do with investment, some with consumption, and some with long-term growth. In particular, the improvement in credit creation that accompanied the initial stage of negative rates just stopped. As a matter of fact, bank lending rates and long-term mortgage rates started to increase. This has a direct, negative impact on both consumption and investment, and on the growth outlook.
At the same time, as interest rates decline the incentives for households to save increase. Especially as households are expecting lower future interest income they perhaps believe that they might need to have somewhat larger principal to live off of. This is the immediate impact on current consumption as saving rates go up. In this negative rate environment, it is also important to consider growth rates and the overall global growth outlook, given that the future business environment and potential growth can be affected by misallocations in capital that are caused by very low or negative policy rates. Unfortunately, however, negative policy rates can reduce incentives for governments to introduce much needed structural reforms. Finally, low or negative interest rates imply lower future potential income, which depresses the rate of future consumption. All these factors mean, or could mean, lower rather than higher long-term growth.
BUTCHER: What does this mean for the emerging markets?
GURUSHINA: The growth outlook in emerging markets should be considered in the context of what we just discussed. We are cognizant that growth surprises in many emerging markets have been negative. Having said that, we see several tailwinds for the growth outlook in emerging markets. In particular, one of the factors that might be helpful is the promise of policy support in China, both in the form of great expansion and potentially some fiscal stimulus. We also like the fact that central banks, at least key world central banks, are going to stay in the expansionary, accommodative mode, or at least they're not going to rush to withdraw liquidity anytime soon. Finally, the relatively dovish tone of the U.S. Fed in March implies that some support for the U.S. dollar will be withdrawn. This gives room for central banks, at least in some emerging markets, to ease more or perhaps to not tighten as much because depreciation pressures on their respective currencies are declining. As a matter of fact, if emerging markets currencies become stronger, then we could potentially experience a virtuous cycle when this currency strength translates into lower inflation, and this lower inflation allow central banks to be more accommodative, improving the growth outlook.
BUTCHER: What about emerging markets fixed income?
GURUSHINA: First and foremost, what is key for us is to be liquid and nimble. We also like hard currency debt in emerging markets, both with beta and spread, but also with defensive characteristics. Good examples of the former are Argentina, Russia, and Brazil. Russia and Brazil are net sovereign creditors and these countries have improving current account balances. In Argentina we are hopeful that the situation with the holdouts will resolve soon, or that we are moving in that direction. Argentina's new government also delivered quite a few positive surprises on the structural front. In regard to hard currency debt with more defensive characteristics, countries like Israel and South Korea come to mind. Both are economies with very strong external and fiscal balances.
We are also a little bit more constructive on local currency debt in emerging markets in part for the reasons that we just discussed, but also because real interest rates in emerging markets have been going up in the past few months, especially relative to the U.S. In this environment, we are looking at countries that pay you high real interest rates, have links to U.S. growth, and have strong central banks that don't mind hiking if necessary. These are the characteristics we are looking at when we make our decisions. Finally, we like countries that allowed their currencies to depreciate during the recent risk-off phase, including Mexico, Indonesia, and Peru.
BUTCHER: Natalia, thank you very much.
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The Selfling Mission
An inclusive and safe online community focused on teen peer support and a stronger connection to youth service agencies in the community.
The Selfling Vision
Our vision is of a world where youth can reach out for reliable support from professionals and from their peers without fear of judgement or ridicule.
Our Core Values
Accept. Empathize. Advocate. Inspire.
The Selfling Teen Support Foundation's 4 core values embody how we approach our community. Agencies serve youth in a number of ways: grief and trauma counselling, job skills, gender and ethnic diversity, disabilities, drugs, and homelessness to name a few. The Selfling Teen Support aligns itself completely with all agencies working for the healing and empowerment of young people and in order to do so we adopt certain facets of those agencies' own missions so that those young people can feel confident that they are being heard and understood by a community and the efforts to help them are consistent.
Growing up is tough!
The Selfling Teen Support Foundation is a federally incorporated Canadian nonprofit organization that was founded to help bridge the gap between teens and the support many of them so desperately need. We created the Selfling Teen Support App in response to bullying, self-harm, and other anxieties that teens experience and, in some cases, demonstrate online. Since we started our initiative, in 2014, we have expanded Selfling's scope. We felt that our effect would be better felt if we built a well rounded resource gathering tool for all teens regardless of age, race, academic performance, or household income.
We did our research and we found that there were very few places that teens could go online – via browser or mobile app – that could offer them peer support as well as ease of access to community support. We couldn't find anything available for teens that would act as an all around resource to help answer all their questions. Further, though many teens might know that resources and agencies do exist, having the confidence to take advantage of those resources – let alone asking someone for help – can become a challenge all its own.
Where do I Turn?
Teen support agencies of every stripe have worked tirelessly for decades to help lessen the burden teens carry. Whether that burden be a pursuit of acceptance, dealing with bullies, struggling with depression, fighting sexual/gender stigmas, or finding the right career path, these agencies go to extraordinary lengths to bring valuable – and relevant – resources to youths and to try to make them feel like they are not going it alone. Sadly, much of these agencies spend just as much effort trying to spread awareness and gaining the trust of teens as they do delivering their services.
Still so many teens never do find the help or guidance they need. These groups, many staffed almost exclusively by volunteers, only have so many tools available to reach teens.
The agency says…
- Call our our hotline.
- Visit our website.
- Like us on Facebook/Follow us on Instagram.
- Talk to us.
And a teen says…
- I'm too scared to call.
- I don't know what I'm looking for.
- What if my friends find out?
- I don't want to look like a freak/charity case/suicidal/…
Having all the agencies and the programs is great but it is a small comfort for teens who don't know they exist or are forbidden by social stigma to take advantage of them.
Selfling changes that dynamic by offering a new support chat app that will put teens in a new and constructive environment propelled by support and empowerment.
Selfling creates a triangle of support that allows teen help agencies and volunteers in the community to become the foundation on top of which teens – the Selflings – can begin to depend on for support in overcoming their challenges. Whether those challenges are healing and escaping or learning and growing, the Selfling app provides teens with the opportunity and the confidence to take charge and chart their own course.
Pssst… Can we ask a big favour?
Selfling Teen Support Foundation is a nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of our community to keep bridging the gap between teens and support in new and dynamic ways. Please consider donating what you can, even helping us with a month's worth of web hosting is a huge bonus for us!
Thanks so much in advance!
Teens Know What Support Is
There is a saying that "The rising tide raises all ships."
We know, through our research, that teens do enjoy helping out and supporting each other. Sometimes it takes a little boost to get the conversation going but, even in some of the darkest times, teens will back each other up. Many times it comes down to a shared experience and knowing what your peers are going through that helps a youth to discover his or her potential as a helper. With Selfling, we recognize that and we show you that with every classmate, teammate, or regular kid in the neighbourhood that you lend a hand or an ear to, you grow and rise as well.
Answers to all the Questions
With the support and involvement of agencies and volunteers in Calgary and the surrounding area, Selfling can offer teens a whole grab bag of professional support, helpful tips, fun facts, and opportunities for skill building and network building.
Wait? What does this have to do with emotional and mental health support?
Just because you are a teen doesn't mean that you are hurt. And just because you're hurting doesn't mean that healing is the only thing you have to be doing.
Selfling is your virtual utility belt. A way to speak your mind, find answers to all your questions, and build new and powerful connections.


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The mission of the Colchester Emergency Management is to prepare for, respond to and recover from and mitigate any emergency or disaster that affects the Town of Colchester
Emergency Management incorporates 'All Hazards Planning' when developing emergency plans for the town and its residents. All Hazards refers to all types of disaster events:
• Weather: Hurricane, Tornado, Extreme Heat & Cold, Snow, Flooding, Drought, etc
• Transportation Accidents:, Aviation, Highway
• Large Scale Destruction/Displacement of residents due to a fire, chemical release, etc.
• Terrorism
• Any other circumstance deemed necessary by the Incident Commander and/or the First Selectman
The Town of Colchester encompasses 49 square miles in upper New London County. Our population is approaching 17,000 yearly residents.
Route 2 divides the town in half, from east to west. The town is prone to all types of weather emergencies and transportation accidents throughout the year.
Emergency Management works closely with the Colchester Police & Fire Departments, town departments and public safety agencies during a disaster to provide them with resources at their request.
Emergency Management provides emergency notification to the public on disaster information and updates them as needed. This is accomplished via news media, social media and reverse notifications via telephone, cellular and electronic devices.
If needed, Emergency Management is ready to respond with disaster sheltering including pre-storm and post storm services. Our department is equipped to open temporary centers for charging electronic equipment and other various equipment.
Emergency Management meets throughout the year with town and agency leaders to ensure emergency plans and resources are current to meet our goals and responsibilities. In addition, we maintain partnerships with Business, Non-Government, State and Federal agencies to ensure our residents are provided with all applicable opportunities after a disaster.
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit
One gallon of water per person per day for at least three to five days, for drinking and sanitation
At least a three –five-day supply of non-perishable food on hand
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Chargers, inverter or solar charger for cell phones and electronic devices
A whistle to signal for help
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
A manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Local and state road maps to aid in an evacuation
Family Emergency Plan
Identify an out of town contact. It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members
Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone, coins, or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact. If you have a cell phone, program that person(s) as "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) in your phone. If you are in an accident, emergency personnel will often check your ICE listings to get a hold of someone you know. Make sure to tell your family and friends that you've listed them as emergency contacts
Teach family members how to use text messaging. Text messages can often get around network disruptions when a phone call might not be able to get through
Stay Informed
In addition of using local TV and radio, Colchester Emergency Management utilizes, the Towns Website and social media such as Facebook and Twitter to share important storm related information to its residents. ~
Weather and storm information:
Weather Forecast~~
Family planning and homeowner information
Being prepared for emergencies
Insurance Information for homeowners
Flood insurance information
Animals and Emergencies
Preparation & Prevention
How to recover from a storm
The National Hurricane Center has developed video guides on hurricane preparedness
NHC Hurricane Basics
NHC What is Storm Surge
NHC Inland Flooding
NHC Hurricane Forecasting
Develop an Personal Emergency Plan
State and Federal Information
Federal Emergency Management Agency Home Page
CT Dept of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Taking Action Against Upcoming Storms
127 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT 06415 Phone: (860) 537-7200 Fax: (860) 537-0547
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More than 180,000 motorists currently utilize the DFW Connector project in their commute. By 2030, the volume of traffic is expected to reach 359,000 motorists daily.
The project involved building 39 bridges and erecting more than 100 retaining walls. More than 3.5 million cubic yards of material was excavated, almost 570,000 cubic yards of concrete was poured and more than 50 million pounds of steel was used for the concrete paving.
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In the many debates over recent months the same fallacies have been coming up time and time again, even from prominent people in the breastfeeding community who should know better.
The fallacies are that the forthcoming Single Equality Act will legalise breastfeeding in public, that Scotland has already passed legislation making breastfeeding legal, and that breastfeeding is illegal in the rest of the UK under indecency and public order laws. These inaccuracies are now so ingrained they have been recently quoted as fact in national news reports (Daily Mirror, and until the story was pulled when the errors were pointed out to them [edit 20/7/08 'and replaced with a story substantially rewritten with all references to illegality removed'], even the BBC).
I'll do these in reverse.
Firstly breastfeeding in public is perfectly legal in England and Wales. The Indecency Act is an arcane piece of legislation dating back to Victorian times. One clause held it to be indecent to exhibit your person in public. A famous test case defined what this meant. Exhibiting your person was a Victorian euphemism for flashing [edit 20/7/08 'male public exhibitionism' - use of the term for accidental or deliberate exposure of breasts is very recent ]. So women were held to be incapable of indecency under this clause as they didn't have a 'person' to exhibit!
This gentleman is highly illegal in public!
So any prosecutions would have to be attempted under another clause making it indecent to exhibit 'lewd and lascivious behaviour' ! In the theatre until the 1960's this was held to only apply in certain circumstances. This was the famous 'if it moves it's rude' rule that the Windmill theatre exploited. As long as their girls were absolutely stationary they were fine.
There has never been any indication from the Government, police, courts or any official body that under any circumstances would breastfeeding in public be regarded as 'lewd and lascivious' behavior. There has never been any arrest, let alone trial or conviction, and any decent lawyer would get this laughed out of court instantly by showing the sexual inadequacies of those prosecuting if they suggested that they found breastfeeding 'lewd'.
To repeat - merely showing a naked breast, with or without a naked nipple, is never indecent. The indecency laws do not and never have applied, and any suggestion that they do is helping the opponents of breastfeeding discourage public breastfeeding.
As for conduct liable to cause a breach of the peace, there has been only one recent arrest [edit 20/7/08 : I must correct this, 'threat of arrest' - many reports on web do not reflect even this, although my personal recollection from live reports at the time differs, memory is not infallible! ], in Norfolk, and the Chief Constable personally apologised. To establish conduct liable to cause a breach of the peace you have to show why it will cause a breach of the peace. The Association of Chief Constables and the Crown Prosecution Service have unofficially let it be known that there are no circumstances that would ordinarily merit arrest and prosecution. You would have to be doing something else as well! Breastfeeding topless whilst blind drunk and waving a baseball bat would probably do it! But we are talking that level of aggravation.
Unfortunately most policemen are not highly trained in negotiating outcomes to difficult situations, and if faced with people objecting to breastfeeding in public will take the easy way out and ask the breastfeeding mother to stop. Policemen don't want the correct solution, they want the fast and easy solution. So you may be legal, but still encounter problems.
Which neatly brings us to Scotland.
Scotland did not pass a law legalising breastfeeding. Breastfeeding, as in England and Wales, was never illegal!
So what did Scotland do? They passed a law making the harassment or stopping of feeding a baby (up to two years) illegal. This took any ambiguity away and let policemen know that the appropriate course of action was arresting the other party and supporting the breastfeeding mother as a victim of a crime!!! Hurrah! [Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005]
This was much more important than legalising the already legal. This was a massive blow against lechers, the chronically socially conservative and the outright stupid.
So of course the Single Equality Act will bring in the same protection in England. Oh, I wish. It certainly will not legalise breastfeeding in public, it is already legal. So what will it do?
Well at the moment nobody actually knows outside a select few drafting the bill. There has been an 'official rumour'. Which has the merit of testing the waters, being deniable later, and committing the government to nothing.
So far the government said that they would have draft legislation in the Green Paper (it wasn't there), as part of the discussion papers sent out for consultation (completely missing), and as part of the papers giving the final drafts of the act so far released (ah, you guessed! - conspicuous by its absence).
We'll have to make do with the official rumour (at a closed press conference, unattributable).
This is that under the Sex Discrimination clauses of the bill, a clause will make it an offence to stop feeding of a baby under six months, in an establishment where food is normally served. For this privilege a mother will be able to bring a sex discrimination case, leading to cash compensation. By the time that is settled through tribunals and courts, if a mother has the time and money to bring the case (legal aid?- not in this universe), then the child will be well established in school.
Actual positive impact is practically zero.
Unfortunately following the law of unintended consequences the negative impact could be immense. By defining where it is unlawful to stop a woman breastfeeding in such a narrow way, it implies that it is lawful to stop a woman breastfeeding elsewhere. There are also problems such as defences that the offender reasonably thought that the baby was over 6 months; as rumoured the problems of mothers and fathers bottle feeding, as only breastfeeding has been specifically mentioned as being in any way protected so far; feeding areas?, it is a lawyers nightmare.
Let us be absolutely clear. Nothing in the Single Equality Act as reported will make breastfeeding illegal anywhere, but what it may be doing is making it legal to request a parent or caregiver feeding a baby to stop and do it elsewhere, except in very narrowly defined circumstances, for which the penalties are silly. Far from helping breastfeeding it may well set it back 50 years.
There are things you can do about this if you want to. See Morgan Gallagher's excellent blog for instance. I can guarantee that the storm of protest so far building, will rise to a hurricane as soon as the exact details are confirmed (presuming the government doesn't chicken, and decide 'to include it in a future act').
But as an immediate practical act, whenever you hear anybody claim that breastfeeding in England and Wales is illegal in public, stomp on it. It is not true, but is one of those ugly lies that has developed a life of its own.
Monday, 14 July 2008
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Recent Grads/Students Launch Event! (Dallas)
Hello all,
I am hosting a launch "meet-and-greet" event for recent grads/students (focused on ages Protected content Thursday 1/17, 8 pm at the Meddlesome Moth. Initially, this event was posted for the couchsurfing network. I'm hoping to attract more international minds through Internations.
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Morpeth Rotary Club
Lisa Wood, who hails from a farming family in South Carolina in the USA, is a Rotary sponsored scholar at the Newcastle University, where she studies environmental science and political science.
In a talk to Morpeth club members about her studies and experiences in these subject areas so far, she said there is a crossover between agriculture and the environment which meets in politics.
While at university in the US, she had an exchange visit to north east Thailand to experience the everyday lives and challenges for the residents.
They have many different rice varieties and each one has its own associated religious and community ceremony running alongside the actual farm work in the rice fields.
Recently, there has been a lot of change and some of the lifestyle and culture is disappearing. Thailand is chasing international markets that want white jasmine rice – it makes more money, but it is not the sort of rice that local people eat, uses lots more pesticide and results in a poorer environment.
It is of most benefit to the government, not the farmers.
Non-governmental development organisations are supporting alternative agricultural networks in Thailand and encouraging organic farmers to find their own international and niche markets.
The subject of her degree work was the policies behind farming and she then did a Masters course in Holland, looking at the connection between politics, corporations, small farmers and people in the supply chain.
After hearing about the Rotary global grant scholarship, she was able to secure a place on a six-month programme that will enable her to continue her studies and increase her understanding of agricultural science.
So far, she has covered soil, livestock, greenhouse production and arable methods. She is looking at minor cereals and varieties of rye and oats that are not much used with a view to starting breeding trials to produce variety and diversification of crop.
Lisa is very taken with the North East and enjoys the contrast of the rural areas with the culture of Newcastle city.
During questions, she noted that just getting a large corporation to change a little could have a very positive impact on small farmers.
Morpeth Rotary President Andrew Hamnett presented Lisa with a book about Northumberland as a special thank you for her interesting talk.


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Leos Carax returned to filmmaking after a thirteen year absence, and the film was subsequently voted by Cahiers du Cinema, France's sacred cinema magazine, as film of the year for 2012. This sort of context suggests something rather special, and Holy Motors is definitely that. The mad yet simple plot sees Monsieur Oscar, played by Carax's muse Denis Lavant, travelling around Paris in a limousine driven by Céline (French screen legend Edith Scob) and stopping throughout the day to take on different roles, each of which he invests himself into completely. While this description might sound bland, Oscar's missions are anything but.
An audaciously bizarre opening makes Carax's intention clear as a cinema full of sleeping patrons is magically breached: Holy Motors is an electric shock to complacent filmmaking and film watching. Oscar becomes an ancient gypsy woman, a ginger subterranean-dwelling goblin (in a sequence which is actually a sequel to Carax's segment of the anthology film Tokyo!), a dying man, an enthusiastic accordionist and many others during his day, and every scene is suffused with the glow of pure cinematic magic. The film is by turns confusing and hilarious, daring and depressing, scary and sad, and sometimes all of these in one scene. A gorgeously photographed Paris becomes a bizarre wonderland which Carax explores with a masterful eye.
Even with this strength of direction, the strange premise would fall apart if the lead actor were not up to the requirements of the task. Lucky, then, that we have Denis Lavant ruling the film with a stunning chameleonic performance which deserves award recognition, though may very well not receive it. Impressing both in his physicality and emotional range, Lavant manages to embody an entire tradition of French acting while at the same time creating something excitingly new.
The eclectic supporting cast is also a treat: Edith Scob is wonderful as Céline, and the debt the film owes to the cinematic surrealism of Georges Franju is repaid both in her casting and in a direct visual reference to her starring role in Franju's Les Yeux Sans Visage. Eva Mendes does little more than look pretty, which in this case is exactly what is required of her. Kylie Minogue, a highly underrated actress, gives a touching performance and provides one of the film's most resonant moments in singing the original song 'Who Were We' whilst walking through the vast empty interior of Paris's long-closed Samaritaine shopping centre. The faded glory of this space reminds that, while jubilant and mad, Carax's film is equally about decay - with the titular company representing his perception of the passing of the desire for flashy motors - and Minogue's haunting live vocals catch this theme beautifully. Other actors are but cameos, with one in particular a special treat for French cinema buffs, but never fail to impress.
Beguiling, trashy, complex, inscrutable yet open: Holy Motors might leave you confused and angry or it might leave you beaming but it will almost certainly not leave you cold. This is cinema at its most riotous and joyful, a full sensory feast which will stay with you for days. Cahiers were completely right, and this was my film of the year too.


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Happy (belated) Thanksgiving!
Let me see, how can I sum up our four-day roadtrip? Well, we survived.
It was about as stressful as I thought it would be. Long car rides and two new environments caused a lot of excitement, stimulation and extra energy for Isaac and Lucy. The problem is that Isaac expresses his energy and excitement by humping Lucy. He saw more than his fair share of timeouts, especially since there was heavy rainfall all day Wednesday, meaning there were limited chances for Isaac to work off his energy outside.
It was frustrating to say the least because in every other way he was the perfect house guest. He just got overly excited with all the new faces, noises, etc. and Lucy bore the brunt of that.
We were able to get him out for a super long walk on Thanksgiving afternoon since the rain had moved out. While it didn't immediately zap him of his energy, by the time we headed to my parents' on Friday morning he had slowed down at least a bit.
Things were slightly more manageable at my parents' house. We were only there 24 hours and the weather was cold but nice enough for plenty of walks with my mom. We even got Lucy and Isaac to share the dog bed on Friday night, which goes to show how tired they both were because that has never even come close to happening before.
Of course, he was back to Mr. Humpty on Saturday morning and found himself in timeout twice in the span of an hour. Sigh.
But, we're home now, Lucy has the safety of her couch and both dogs are still on the tired side.
Now to survive the next holiday – Christmas!


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This last December I was hit with how many beautiful scrapbooking supplies I have. I've known it but when you are sitting in your pretty corner of the world, well sometimes you over look it. When you start to over look things, it is to easy to purchase more than what you really need. I decided that this year, would be the year, that I really use what I have and purge what I don't. Work on unfinished projects and projects that I have been wanting to do. After all it is all right there in front of me, what am I waiting for. I could give you any reason but in the end they would really all be excuses.
So here I am "trying" to spend less on my hobby.......January - good, February - not so good and here I am in March. I want this month to be better! I don't want to waist time or money anymore. In an effort to help myself or push myself to change I felt needed more of a focus, then I happened on this class by Shimelle. Exactly, what I have been looking for, just that extra added help I need.
So to anyone reading, know that I have a little bit of a problem and I am going to do something about it. I am going to take this stash and actually use it.(these are just a couple of photos of my problem areas) No more saving it for a rainy day or just the right project.
It will be great! After all is said and done I will have beautiful things to pass onto my children. If you want to join I do believe that there is still time. Come on, make some changes use your stuff.


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Book review: "The Unlikely Disciple"
Kevin Roose was a student at Brown University when he decided to attend Liberty University for the spring 2007 semester and go undercover to write an exposé on student life at the world's largest Christian university. His book, "The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest University," has been receiving much media attention since its release in March.
One book review, "Simply Juvenile or a Breach in Journalistic Ethics," by Paul Wagner, was recently posted on intellectualconservative.com.
LU professor Karen Swallow Prior also reviewed the book for Christianity Today's sister publication, "Books & Culture." Read her review at christianitytoday.com.


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I belong to a local group of writers, not novelists, just writers. A few write short stories, a few write books, a few write nonfiction pieces, and the rest of the group writes poetry. It's an odd mix of some super wonderful people who officially meet twice a month. Once a week, we get together and spend about two hours writing, or at least we're supposed to be writing, but often we wind up chatting.
Well, the other night one of the members came with new notes. He's writing this mother's story, a fascinating tale of a woman who came from nothing and has suffered incredible hardships. She's well in her nineties with failing vision but living quite comfortably. He made the comment that he now feels like he's living his mother's life by taking down her stories as she recounts her life and turning those stories into a memoir.
He's bounced between writing in first person and writing in third, trying to find the groove of his voice and present a strong point of view in which to tell the story. Two of us at this non-official writing session are published authors, and while trying to help him, the other author brought up the diary that I'm writing. That sent him into the tangent of what am I writing. So I tried to explain how my contemporary western romance, A Snowy Christmas in Wyoming, mentioned a diary. And I've been asked for the diary... But since it's supposed to be a diary, I have to write it in first person and that's not my natural voice. Then I got into how writing the diary sparked the invitation to be part of Sweetwater Spring Christmas with Debra Holland and that story evolved into my historical western, A Rancher's Woman, by using the grandson of the woman in the diary.
I gave him a quick overview of this woman's life in the diary. He stops me and asks where I found the diary. Um, in my head. He looks at me askance and wants to now how I pull this stuff out of thin air. Do I just make up these characters? Yeah.
Maybe it was the innocence of his questions or the fact that I spend so much time around other writers that I forget just how strange we must seem to the rest of the world who doesn't have a clue how characters form or how we conjure up a whole world for them to live in. It's impossible to explain to someone who has never had an imaginary playmate, just as it is impossible for us to imagine life without these characters. For many of us, we do more than create characters, we are the architects behind the houses, cities, and new worlds.
We talk about muses, but maybe what we have is an extra chemical in our brains or some neuro pathway that others don't. But writers, like artists, are different. I love ballet, but I have the coordination of a drunk fly. I can't imagine having unwritten music in my head. Thank goodness I'm not cluttered with music that needs to be transcribed. That doesn't mean I don't love music, it's just that I don't create music. I create people, and places for them to live.
Even though my friend is writing, his approach is totally different. That won't make his mother's story less worthy of reading. But it might be why he's struggled to write it. But when my friend said he's now mentally living his mother's life, a little smile came to my face. I think he's discovered what it's like to be in a character's head. He'll find his mojo, stop struggling, and the story will begin to flow as it should.
Because good writing is good writing. The story needs the words to bring it to life, and we as writers must choose those words. It's the sequence of those words that make the difference. That is the craft. But the story comes in many different ways, and for the vast majority of us who write fiction stories, they are populated with characters who exist only in our minds - characters who live there until they are ready for the story. We know how they drink their coffee for we have watched them fix a cup of coffee as we fix ours.
I won't say I've never filled out a character sheet. I tried that one time. I almost destroyed a hero and heroine trying to do it. Maybe they don't want or need sheets.
Do we? Could we put ourselves in neat little blocks of data? I might have a preferred way to drink my coffee but I can drink it straight, sweetened only, or white only. I suspect I'm not alone. So why must my character choose a favorite color? Maybe my character's favorite color is lavender, that doesn't mean he's going to buy his next suit in lavender or want his girlfriend wearing it. But maybe something in his past that he's long forgotten was lavender and that particular color gives him warm fuzzy feelings. The painting that hangs in his living room has that color in the sky or the tie with the tiny stripe of lavender mixed with other blues is his favorite. And maybe he doesn't really know it's his favorite color.
Does it matter if I see my hero with a nose that might have been broken when he was five years old? Probably not. What matters is how the reader perceives him and his personality will override anything physical. And when he has ripened and I have my story, I pull upon that character and let him shine. He might have been waiting patiently for years to come alive in a story and maybe he's as fresh as a spring bud sticking its nose out of the snow.
But characters live with me - many have for years and years. Some have become like close friends and will never be placed onto a page, because once I do that, I must give them up. I don't mind being alone. Maybe I never am truly alone. Is that why other people who don't have characters in their heads walk into a house and turn on the TV to keep them company?
As a child, I would tell my mom wonderful stories of my imaginary playmates and what we did. I was told I was being silly and to stop the nonsense. I learned to be silent. If I said I went swimming with my real friends in the duck pond, I was in trouble. I learned to be silent about real life. That silence carried into young adulthood where I kept my dates secret. It wasn't until I married that I could actually tell my husband that I had all these people and places in my mind. He said he never did, but thought it was interesting that I did. He later supported me when I started writing fiction for our children, and when I started writing romance, he said I had found my niche.
I envy those who can ski off a slope, perform an entrechat, skate their way to an Olympic gold medal, or a dozen other things. But in my mind, I've done them. In real life, I've surfed, sailed a catamaran, ridden horses, skied hills, skated on ponds, seen the Taj Mahal, the Lourve, and the Vatican, and done more than probably most. But that wild imagination allows me to write so that others can read, and for a few hours, they can be someone else. I grew up thinking those characters in my head were a curse. Now I know they are a gift.


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Evelyn Conlon was born in Monaghan in 1952.
Her collections of short stories are My Head is Opening (Attic Press, 1987); Taking Scarlet as a Real Colour (Dublin, Attic Press 1989); and telling, new and selected stories (Belfast, The Blackstaff Press, 2000).
Her novels are Stars in the Daytime (Belfast, The Blackstaff Press/London, The Women's Press, 1993); A Glassful of Letters (The Blackstaff Press, 1998); and Skin of Dreams (Dingle, Brandon Books, 2003).
She was awarded Arts Council bursaries in 1988 and 1995, and is a regular commentator on the arts. She is a member of Aosdána, and lives in Dublin.
Evelyn Conlon's website
Evelyn Conlon at The National Library of Ireland


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I like my coffee how I like my women, with 2 e's in them.
6-1 to us. Saha consolation for them
Would be thrilled with a draw, but more than likely I expect a 3-0 thrashing with only a few chances produced by us.
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This mobile-only online-to-offline (O2O) commerce platform helps you create a virtual shopping list and reminds you when items you favorited online become available in real life stores. Australian startup RainCheck is a shopping app that has not yet launched, but could bridge the gap between in-person retail and inspirational sites like Pinterest, Tumblr and WeHeartIt.
When users see an item online they love, they can 'RainCheck' it to save it to a personalized online wishlist. This virtual shopping list is saved and can be shared with friends, families and followers. Users are then notified offline when they are shopping in stores that carry those produts. In-store incentives are also available for RainCheck users, such as redeemable offers and other campaigns.
Shopping Wishlist Apps
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Buying Assistant Apps
Custom Shopping Map Apps
Shopping Assistant Apps
Cosmetic Tracking Apps
Behavior-Learning Grocery Apps
This Virtual Shopping List Startup Notifies You of Favorite Items In-Store
- By: Alyson WyersFeb 27, 2016
References: getraincheck & betalist
References: getraincheck & betalist


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Are you fairly interested in the field of cancer research? Have you experienced cancer on a first-hand basis? Do you know someone who has suffered with this disease? Cancer has been around for centuries, and it has been unleashing a wave of devastation along its path. Millions of people have succumb to this illness throughout the years, but progression in cancer research has stepped-up its game. Seattle Genetics is at the apex of the industry thanks to being able to evolve with the times. This phenomenal company was started back in the late 1990s by Dr. Clay Siegall. In its early days, Seattle Genetics struggled mightily as it was spending more than it was actually earning. Dr. Siegall, and his small team of professionals had to honker-down or the company would eventually fold.
By implementing a superior sales staff, Seattle Genetics would begin to pull itself from a hole. The staff would eventually become the face of the business as it routinely closed on seven-figure deals. In some cases, the company was able to close on eight-figure deals. Human antibodies and Seattle Genetics goes hand-to-hand. Dr. Siegall's knowledge on the subject is unsurpassed as he has brought-forth drug development, rigorous research and scientific innovation. Prior to the company finding its footing, it wasn't earning too much capital because it wasn't retaining any of its patents. In other words, the medications that were being produced by this company was actually owned by another company.
As of today, Dr. Siegall has learned from his mistakes. He is the current holder of at least 15 patents, and he is looking to push the company's boundaries via international marketing. All in all, the future of Seattle Genetics is in great hands thanks to Dr. Clay Siegall because he's setting new industry standards, and he's changing the status quo.


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This is how it looked before.
We haven't used the balcony much because when you sit you're at eye level with the railing, which doesn't leave much scenery. This is the view. You used to see a lot more of the houses behind us, but all the trees have really grown!
And, this is the view below of our patio.
As I find myself needing to getaway more and more, I decided I didn't need a view....just a little peace and quiet.
I like being out there and just listening to the sounds around me, or taking a book to enjoy!
My kids couldn't find me a couple of times over the weekend, but now I think they're on to me.
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"Men should think twice before making widowhood women's only path to power."
– Gloria Steinem
I really enjoyed writing my first short story inspired my Ed Sheeran's video, "Thinking Out Loud". I decided to have another go at it. This time I wrote a short story inspired by "The Worst" by Jhené Aiko, in theme with the book, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, which I am currently reading for the 2015 Reading Challenge. I am loving the mystery thriller aspect of it, which surprised me and yet made sense to me at the same time. If you are looking for a book to read, I am currently about halfway through Gone Girl and I would highly recommend it. Even if you aren't really into thrillers, there's a great movie waiting at the end of it (so I've heard). But if you haven't seen Jhené Aiko's music video you should definitely check it out here. My short story can be found below, enjoy!


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Sep 29, 2010
DiGi iPhone 4 Life
I love it so much that I'm willing to dig out my heart (Ewww~~) to exchange for an iPhone 4, to proves that how much I HEART iPhone 4.
(PS : Just for your info, the heart is made of newspapers, so it is a GREEN heart ya, go GREEN!!! Took me two days to paint, mold and dry it....OMG!!!)
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Sep 27, 2010
Sushi Tei Pavillion KL
I gotta admit that I didnt went there for some times and Bukit Bintang walk change a lot!!! Not only that, it's sad to know that one of my favourite brand outlet, Tough's Jeansmith in Pavillion closed down and one of my purpose for going Pavillion is to check out the Star War's collection in Adidas original shop. Guess what!? It's under renovation. Oops, that's MY DAY!!
However, we end up eating at Sushi Tei in Pavillion after wandering around twisting between Ding Tai Fung and Al-Amar.
I think this is quite new (for me) as I didn't notice it before for the VERY last time I went to Pavillion. It's located at the ground floor which near the food court area, a few shoplots away from Speedy (If not mistaken, I think should be one shoplot away).
We're like flipping through the menu for quite a long duration~ Sushi Tei's rice (Those Don Don Don) and noodles (Those Ramen and Soba) are not really much choices for us (I'm expecting they will have something much different ). But the coolest thing is.....I finally found a Japanese Restaurant with UNI!!!!!!!
However, I didn't order the Uni. This is what we order for our lunch (Kinda heavy for me..).
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DiGi iPhone 4 Real
Why it is the CHOSEN ONE for me?
First of all, DiGi help all iPhone 4 freaks out there save lots of money for buying iPhone 4! The monthly payment really lessen the burden for paying in one shot (DiGi save all the purse and wallet!!)! And now, they even provide a plan that make you use the affordable iPhone in a more affordable way!! The iDiGi plan!!!
Steve Jobs is so happy that DiGi taking care of his iPhone users in Malaysia.
You can either choose iDigi 88, 138 or the 238 package. Or you can start from the lowest as you can UPGRADE them. DiGi give us a multi choice~~~I LOVE this! The monthly fee for the three packages will be Rm 63, RM 93 and RM 173 respectively. It's even cheaper if it is auto-billing. Can you see that? The figures, how much I can save from that!
iDiGi saving a lot of our money!!
Another reason will be, FREE stuff!!
Free call, sms, mms and internet depends on which packages are you using! These free stuff will make you able to fully utilised your iPhone function (instead after buying it, you try to save this and that by not sending mms and going online)!! I can use the FaceTime videocall features as much as I can!!!
Of course, the another reason will be none other than a perfect reason for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to use iDiGi plan. The cheaper call to Friends & Family up to 6 of them.
Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne! No wonder Brad do not decide to have another kids! Because this just fits the iDiGi plan for the Friends and Family free calls! :D
I mean this is real cool, because I can call my 6 FnF in a lower call rate. That would really "SAVE me a lot"......away from those HUGE figures bills.
Gonna sum up that, the DiGi iPhone 4 Plans SAVE us a lot.
( PS : For more infomation on the DiGi iPhone 4 plans, you can check out this link : http://www.digi.com.my/iphone/getone_want_iphone.html )
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Sep 25, 2010
DiGi iPhone 4 Play
If I have to choose one among all of the Apps, without a doubt I will tell you....it's gonna be the Twitter App!
A bird that Tweet instead of Chirp!
You know what? You can download from iTunes store for free for thie Twitter application (Or you can try download Echofon (It's free too!) which is also one of the Twitter Apps but I'll prefer Twitter Apps though.)
I'll tell you that, Twitter is the Newspaper for today! This is why I will say that this is my favourite application because everyday, if you sign in into your twitter account, you'll know what's happening around the world (Of course you'll need to follow someone first)!!!
The interface of Twitter application in iPhone 4 is cool!
Twitter is really cool in the sense that you can follow up different person or even news channel to get updates from them! For me, I would recommend you to follow CNN news, OMG facts and some of your local news channel on twitter so that you can get updates on what happening around the worlds and some fun facts everyday (You can save your money and time to go out and buy a newspaper but just tapping your iPhone 4 screen using this Twitter apps)!
Of course, you can follow your favourite celebrities or athletes on Twitter too to see what's they up to lately. Just make sure that it is an official account or verified account!! Like me, I'm following Keith Urban and Bon Jovi (Yes, I just mention them again!!!) so that I'll get their latest and exclusive news on them!!! There are lots more you can follow on twitter though. As a science student, I'll follow up some science channel as well.
Besides that, you can interact with peoples from all over the world, knowing how is their culture and what happening on their country by checking out their daily updates and interaction with them on twitter. Since it is a micro-blogging website, you can update your daily activity as a more easier version of blogging too!!
Besides that with this Twitter apps on hands, you can tweet wherever you like and check out latest info or news in a more convenient way. I just wanna say that Twitter is a really useful and convenient website and with the released of iPhone 4 and the twitter apps make it more convenient for us.
(PS : I'm really appreciate the invention of iPhone apps!! They are really useful!!!)
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Sep 23, 2010
DiGi iPhone 4 Me
And.....DiGi, the Generous, is giving away iPhone 4! (Wow, Santa came earlier this year!!)
DiGi Yellow Santa, HOHOHO!!!
Why I want an iPhone 4 from DiGi???
Because.....it's ALWAYS A SMARTER CHOICE to ask something from DiGi. They will COVER all they can for you~~ :)
First of all, from a perspective of a blogger....how can I miss out the latest gadget that could lead us to the future!!! Do you know how it's like to own a gadget that make you feel like that you're standing on the edge of the future? It's like.....I'll tell you once I get that iPhone. (:P, haha!! )
iPhone 4, the trend killer gadget from the future!!
The FaceTime features which is really cool that we can make video call with our family. This is why I want the iPhone 4 from DiGi. Because I'm apart from my family to further my study (Oops, Urbanae's secret identity revealed....a student.). So, it will be much much much easier to have an iPhone with FaceTime features to have video call with my family. Ya know, it's kinda difficult to skype, msn all the time. Because with iPhone 4 in hand, just use one of your fingers to make that one MAGICAL tap on it, you're now able to talk and see as close as you wish to your family or friends!!!
And since, Urbanae, me....is in science stream (Ooopsy, another secret identity revealed, a science student!! That's not important.) I carry out lot of experiment and actually one of the features in iPhone 4 will help me a lot!!! The Retina Display~~~~ARGH!!!
Why!? Because I need to capture the image of my experiment result like those cute microorganism thingy, structure of those stuff I observed under microscope. With the Retina Display!!! I can check out the my cute little microorganism SHARP and CLEAR!!!!
Not only checking out the structure and stuff but also the text captured from books which will make it more easier and convenient for my study!
Of course, not only for my study.....(Hehe!!) If I'm going to a concert or snap an image of my favourite artist like Bon Jovi or Keith Urban (I just need to mention them!!), I can observe clearly after the concert event or the snap!!! Purr, I LOVE that Retina Display!!
The Multitasking features is also one of the reason why i want an iPhone 4 from DiGi (Do you hear me??) I can switching a few apps without slowing down the proggress. Check out my studies thingy, and when my mum away, switching it to continue a game that I was playing...Ehem!! Just kidding! Seriously, this would make my job easier!!! Not for that example I mentioned just now. :P
The HD video recording and camera is really complete me in the sense of either in work (mean study) or play!! 5 megapixel camera will definately enhance my image for my experiment's result (Can you imagine you can observe my friend, Mr. Frankenstein's good looking originally pale green face clearly?) or allow a closer view in a concert that I'm far away from a stage, the 5X ZOOM effect!!!
Or course, last but not least, this will be my perfect pre-21 birthday present. :)
The iPhone 4 is MINE!!!!
To sum up, the iPhone features plus the apps with the wide coverage of DiGi, YESSSS! This complete me!!!
(PS : Of course, not to forget to mention the sexiness of iPhone 4, they went to the gym....to get a slimmer body! :P)
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Sep 13, 2010
Keith Urban Put You In A Song
I'm freakin love the new song, it's catchy, as awesome as Keith always do!!! I think the new album Get Closer will be out of my expectation. Way better than i thought!
Here is the song on youtube (Can't get to listen to it on the livechat yesterday) :
The lyrics (Sweet!!) :
Well here you come again and you're lookin' so fine
You don't notice me but it's alright
I'm just a guy who wishes that I could be your man someday
Yeah a picture paints a thousand words it's true
But it's still not enough for how I feel about you
I wanna put you in a melody, I gotta set you to a groove
I wanna put you in my car and drive
And turn you up loud, roll down all the windows and shout it out
I love this girl oh
If I could press play, repeat how happy I'd be
Wherever I'd go I'd have you there with me
You'd be right where you belong
I wanna put you in a song, oh oh oh
Well I'd sing about your smile and your pretty blue eyes
The way your hair shimmers in the sunlight
It'd be so easy I'd just write it from my heart'
Cause I gotta tell the world what you mean to me
Wrap you up in a melody so you'll be
Stuck in my head all day'
Cause you're already there anyway, yes you are
I wanna put you in my car and drive
And turn you up loud, roll down all the windows and shout it out
I love this girl
If I could press play, repeat how happy I'd be
Wherever I'd go I'd have you there with me
You'd be right where you belong
I wanna put you in a song
And if I get it right everybody'd be singing along yeah
And when they see you on the street they'll say
Hey ain't you the girl in that song
I wanna put you in my car and drive
And turn you up loud, roll down all the windows and shout it out
I'm in love with this girl
Yeah if I could press play, rewind a couple million times
Imagine for a moment that you're all mine
Every night I'd drive you home
If I could put you in aLet me put you in a song
Let me put you in a song
Oh a pretty little song about you baby
(PS : Enjoy the song! Hopefully gotta listen to PYIAS in my local radio soon~~)
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Sep 9, 2010
The DUE DATE is here!!
Check out the new comedy by RDJ, Zach Galifianakis and Jamie Foxx which will hit the cinema on 5th of November!!
I'm not very sure whether is this gonna be a great comedy but definately will be going for this flick as RDJ is in it!! I'm gonna give a second try when RDJ goes into comedy again (Last one Tropic Thunder I only found that RDJ part is interesting, I saying this not because I'm a big fans of him, that's the truth!!). But I think Zach is a guarantee for this comedy...and Todd Phillips will let you laugh till you cry in a comedy!!
(PS : Hughie...Jackman quit from Avon Man because he need to get ready for the Wolverine Origin 2. Hmm, we get to see the muscle again!! I strongly recommend Hollywood to make Beauty and the Beast movie by casting Jackman as the beast!!! He's the chosen one! Just my POV.)
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Sep 4, 2010
Keith Urban New Album "Get Closer" hit the store this November
Wait, will be releasing in November...."light bulb" Bon Jovi's greatest hits will be released in the same month too!!! Another Urban or Jovi deal!!! It's okay, I will settle it myself.
The first single of this album "Put you in a song" will hit the radio on 13th of September!! (Just wondering will it be something like "Standing right in front of you"???) Again, Keith working with Dann Huff this time...not much worry on the music, which will not be a problem in every Keith Urban's album!! My prediction will be another great album is produced. I'm looking forward what kind of style will be for this album??? Last album Defying Gravity, Urban go plaid and short haircut which is very refreshing.
The only thing that I've been worrying is....is this album available in Malaysia? Ehem, because last album is not available in Malaysia (I've search over all the store available in Malaysia...it's a Nay!). But thanks god, how nice is Keith Urban and his community for sending me a copy of Defying Gravity!!! I really appreciate that! Thank you soooo much. So, this time I hope that Keith will be releasing his "Get Closer" album here!
(PS : For the Jovi or Urban thingy, I'll take both, Ultimate collection of Jovi's greatest hits and definately a copy of Urban's "Get Closer", my birthday album wishlist is here!! I think I will add in Jon Bon Jovi and Keith Urban in the list as well, send me this two people!!)
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Hello everyone,
I'm in trouble with Safari (5.0.2, win) and need your help very much!
I have such simple code:
<form method="post" action="<?php echo $_SERVER['PHP_SELF']; ?>">
<textarea name="image" rows="7"></textarea>
<input type="submit" name="preview" value="Preview">
echo trim(stripslashes($_POST['image']));
If I try to pass video embed-code via form, nothing is shown. Example of embed-code I use:
<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/uCeXNzI_i9g&fs=1%26enablejsapi=1%26playerapiid=VidWontPlay" width="280"
height="180" id="VidWontPlay">
<param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uCeXNzI_i9g&fs=1%26enablejsapi=1%26playerapiid=VidWontPlay" />
<param name="wmode" value="transparent" />
<param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" />
<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" />
Everything works fine with Chrome, Firefox, IE but not with Safari.
If I just put embed-code in the page's html, everything works.
If I try to pass if via form, nothing is shown.
But if I pass code via form, save page that appeared and then reopen it, everything works again!
Any ideas are much appreciated!
Bit of a strange one.
What do you get is you print_r the $_GET data?
What does the $_GET data look like in the source of the page?
My only thought is that it's some sort of encoding issue to do with Safari, but I'm not sure.
Thank you for answering, nyx.
print_r shows data as it should be. $_POST['image'] looks to be ok too. I tryed to change encoding, but it didn't help. I guest I will live it as is or use external files and Iframes (everything works ok if data isn't echoed on page directly via request).
run the page through an xhtml validation tool. w3c schools has one I think.


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All You Need To Know About Earning A Residual Revenue In An Affiliate System
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