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|Akbar as a 15 year old boy, about 1557 AD (Tashbih-Khurdsal-Akbar-Padshah )
Johnson Collection, India Office ; Album XVIII, F-4 ; Artist unknown.
The earliest Indo-Persian painting of Akbar.
Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar was (officially) born on Sunday, 15th October, 1542*, at Amarkot (also known as Umerkot), a small town of less than 5000 inhabitants, amidst the forbidding sand-dunes of the eastern extremity of the Sindh desert. The adjoining sea of sand in Rajputana provided a bleak backdrop for the birth of a child destined to rank among the great sovereigns of the world. This was not the first time that providence chose a grim setting to raise the curtains on an important event in history.
|Map Showing Location of Amarkot in Sindh, now in Pakistan.
REAL Date of Birth of Akbar & Akbar's Horoscope | Was Akbar a Title ?
Let us trace the events that immediately preceded the birth of Akbar. What were the circumstances that led Akbar to be born in a Rajput palace-fort when Rajputs and Mughals were traditional foes? I can tell you this is one very interesting and romantic story that will leave you spell-bound by the vagaries of Fate.
Humayun and Hamida Banu Begum Reach Amarkot
Humayun and his 15-year old consort, Hamida Banu Begum, reached Amarkot on 22nd August, 1542, following a perilous march from near Jodhpur through a tract of desert as forbidding in its scarcities as in the hostility of its Rathor ruler, Rao Maldeo Rathore.
It was indeed a wonder that the fleeing Mughal Emperor and his small band of followers escaped death or capture at the hands of one whom Ferishta described as "the most powerful and influential prince of the time in Hindustan" & Nizam-ud-din described as the "greatest Rai of Hind".
|Rao Maldeo Rathore of Jodhpur
Some modern authors allege that ambition & power led Rao Maldeo to forget the traditions of Rajput chivalry, according to which he should have provided shelter to Humayun, who was wandering in exile after losing his empire to Sher Shah Suri. But, in my opinion, this charge is not true. Initially, Rao Maldeo did agree to provide refuge to Humayun, but due to a "mistake" by Humayun's camp followers, Rao Maldeo turned against Humayun, who consequently had to flee Jodhpur.
|Mistake of Humayun turned Rao Maldeo Rathore against him, though he did not molest him and allowed him to pass safely through his kingdom of Jodhpur.
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Glorious Rathores, Pg-23 ;
Author: Bisheshwar Nath, Superintendent of Archaeological Department of Jodhpur, Member Historical Records Commission, Jodhpur Archaeological Department ;
Published in 1943 under the Orders of Jodhpur Darbar for His Highness Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji of Jodhpur ;
Printed at Jodhpur Government Press
Fortunately for the much troubled Humayun, he was received with utmost respect and courtesy by the Rana of Amarkot - Rana Veersal. Humayun made Amarkot his base for gaining a foothold in Sindh*.
* - Sindh and Amarkot are now in Pakistan.
Hopelessness bred in Humayun and his men a desperation which enabled them to win the battle against hunger, thirst and the raiding parties of pitiless pursuers. Humayun and Hamida Banu entered Amarkot at the head of a weary troupe of seven attendants; the rest straggled in several hours later in small batches.
|Birthplace of Akbar in Amarkot(now called Umerkot), Sindh, Pakistan
The gallant Rana of Amarkot, from the Hindu Sodha Thakur Rajput clan*, not only gave the royal couple a gracious welcome, but he also received every member of the Mughal party with courtesy and made suitable arrangements for their stay and entertainment. He even went to the extent of vacating his own palace inside the fort for Humayun and his young wife, and ordered his courtiers to pay homage to them in the same manner as they did to him.
Brief Note about the Sodha Thakur Ranas of Amarkot :
* - The descendants of Sodha Rajput Ranas still live in Sindh, Pakistan. They have one more sovereign who is remembered in history for his heroic sacrifice for his fierce love of independence. Their ancestor Rana Rattan Singh fought to keep Sindh free from British colonialism. The British captured and executed him in his own fort at Amarkot (in 1853), on top of a high platform constructed especially to make his hanging visible for miles around and serve as an example to those who dared to defy their rule. Legend has it that even at the gallows, his last wish was to give a twist to his magnificent moustache in a final gesture of his defiance to British rule. The Sindhi folk song 'Mor tor tillay Rana' is based on his heroism can still be heard from the bards of Amarkot. The site has been converted into Umerkot Museum.
They were in news in 1999, as the Late Rana Chandra Singh of Umerkot had brokered the former Indian Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee's historic trip to Lahore to meet Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for peace talks.
Sodha Ranas continued to form matrimonial alliances with the royal families of Rajasthan in India, even after the partition of India. Borders did not affect them. Recently, in February 2015, they came to India to marry a princess of Kanota dynasty (Jaipur), Rajasthan. It was a much talked about wedding in the royal circles.
Read more here : www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Tying-the-knot-couple-to-show-borders-are-a-naught/articleshow/46305689.cms
|Birthplace of Mughal Emperor Akbar in Amarkot has been marked by the Umerkot Museum authorities
Hamida Banu Begum Treated as a Daughter of the Royal Family by the Rana of Amarkot
When the Rana came to know that Hamida was seven months with child, he placed at the disposal of his guests the meagre medical resources of his desert kingdom. Rajput ladies of high status were deputed to keep her company and to see that the memories of her arduous trek through the desert did not in any way disturb her equanimity.
In a signed document to his officers, the Rana wrote:
We have the privilege of playing host to a royal couple. Fortune has not been kind to them in recent months. It is our moral obligation to make them feel at home in our realm and to leave nothing undone to restore their peace of mind. Therefore, I command you all, in the name of our traditions and canons of honour, to extend to them such courteous submissions as would bring them happiness.
A special obligation devolves upon the ladies of your families to personally pay their homage and express their good wishes to the Queen who is expected to gain in a few weeks the high honour of being a mother. We attach great importance to the coming happy event. It will perhaps be the first time in history that a Muslim princess will give birth to a child in a Rajput palace. Our duty is clear.
The young Queen must be accorded the same courtesies and facilities as would be extended to a daughter of our own royal family. Arrangements may therefore be made, in consultation with the custodian of our household, to fill the days of our honoured guest with amusements such as would raise her spirits and generate in her the confidence of being amidst genuine friends.
This was a circular which, in a way, anticipated the concept of Hindu-Muslim unity the unborn child was destined to work for, later in his life. Notice how the Rana commanded his officers and their womenfolk to accord the young Hamida the same courtesies and facilities that they would offer a daughter of the Rana's family. In other words, the Rana accepted them not as refugees, but his own people, who had been struck by misfortune. It is hard to imagine the large-heartedness of the Ranas of those days!
Humayun and Rana Veersal Bond
Humayun was touched greatly by the warmth of deferential submissions made to him and his wife. The Rana placed at his disposal the entire resources of his kingdom, including an army comprising 2500 well-trained Rajput soldiers, for joint punitive action first against Shah Hussain of Sindh and then, if fortune favoured them, against Sher Shah Sur whom they considered to be the arch usurper and a common foe.
However, this union was later broken, thanks to Humayun's indulgence in sensual pleasures and inactivity. This is another story and is not part of our present discussion.
|Humayun seated in a landscape, painted 1650. Original is present in Arthur M Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C.
Humayun Advised by Astrologers to Not Meet Akbar for a Month
At the instance of a Hindu astrologer, who foretold Humayun that if he did not set his eyes on his child for 30 days after his birth, the newborn would bring good fortune to him and the Timurid dynasty, Humayun decided to immediately march south-west of Amarkot, before Akbar's birth. Superstitious by nature, Humayun left Amarkot on 12th October, 1542, in disregard of the counsel of his Amirs. Three days later, Akbar was born.
Celebrations At Akbar's Birth
The birth of a male child was a signal for festivities, the like of which had seldom before been seen in Amarkot. The fortress, enveloped in the light of the full moon, became the focal point of rejoicings which, as is customary in Hind, initially took the form of prayers to thank the Lord of Creation for bestowing upon the royal guests the gift of a son and heir. Drums were beaten to proclaim the happy event to the population. When dawn broke, alms were distributed to the poor. Community kitchens were set up and food served free to merry-makers and all those who came to town to take part in the celebrations. Temple bells were sounded, and dancers, clad in their shimmering red and yellow raiment, went into ecstatic performance of their skills before the images of deities worshipped for their sway over the forces of procreation.
Inside the palace, the motley group of Mughal ladies congratulated each other on an event they all believed was of uncommon significance. Traysful of sweets were passed around, and tables heaped with luscious fruits were laid out for the members of the King's household to feast upon. Merry-making continued for two days and nights without a stop. Khwaja Muazzam, brother of Hamida Banu, received the felicitations of Rajput courtiers on behalf of Humayun, and bestowed upon them khilats and robes of honour - suited to their ranks. The Khwaja sent hard-riding horsemen to convey the news to the "kingdom-less" Emperor who was camped sixteen miles from Amarkot at a picturesque place abounding in water and vegetation.
|Distribution of alms to the poor in Amarkot on birth of Akbar.
In the background, we can see Mango leaves on the doors of the fort, which points to a typical Hindu style of celebration.
|Rejoicing in Amarkot on birth of Akbar. The performers can be seen showing acts with swords in hands.
Drums are beaten to announce the arrival of a Mughal prince. People can be seen praying to the Almighty.
When Tardi Beg broke the news to him, Humayun prostrated himself on the ground to thank Allah for His munificence. The assembled courtiers did the same. Some of them ventured to suggest that the Emperor return to Amarkot to share with Hamida Banu the joy of parenthood, but in vain. Humayun was determined to evade having a look at his son for thirty days.
|3 year old Akbar with Humayun and Hamida Bano Begum at Kabul..Portrait from Akbarnama
Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar Padshah, who ruled over sufficient part of Hind for forty-nine years, eight months and three days between 1556 and 1605 was totally illiterate. But he had the intrinsic curiosity to question almost everything and the only answer to his questions was a convincing reason. He questioned everything ranging from the use of Arabic alphabet to child marriage, or the denial of a daughter's share in her father's property but above all, he questioned religion as the basis of legitimacy of the state.
Akbar's remarkable journey in the land of Hind started - in the palace of a Rajput Rana. And within a score of years, his life again intertwined with the Rajputs irrevocably. His birth had forecast a new dawn in the politics of India which demanded unity of all sorts and the later part of his life was dedicated to this mission.
Today is the 473rd birth anniversary of this Mughal Emperor. Do share your thoughts about this magnificent legend in his memory today.
Today is also the Birth Anniversary of the visionary leader, scientist and a great human, Late. Shri APJ Abdul Kalam Ji - the former President of the Union of India, who devoted his entire life for the progress of this nation.
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Thanks to Radhika for her contribution to this post.
The article has been posted under the Rajputs and Mughals(Akbar) section of this history BLOG.
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Details of Wives & Children of Maharana Pratap | With notes about availability of Rajput Records & Video of Udaipur Museum regarding conservation of artefacts with inputs from present Rana of Udaipur


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Home Press Releases Filipino workers in Germany invited to test Digital Integration Assistant (DINTA)
|Filipino workers in Germany invited to test Digital Integration Assistant (DINTA)
|Written by Philippine Embassy Webmaster
|Thursday, 05 November 2015
Minor e.V., a German migration research organization, and SIBIS Institut, a social research institute, are in the final stages of developing an online platform to support foreign workers in adjusting to life in Germany. The Digital Integration Assistant (DINTA) is the end-product of a research project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (www.bmbf.de).
Initially geared toward healthcare workers from the Philippines and Spain, DINTA offers a range of tools, including detailed guides on preparing to move to Germany and living and working in the country; fora for users to discuss various topics with their colleagues; a glossary of key terminology related to nursing; and a tool through which they can seek practical advice from mentors. The website offers content in three languages: English, German, and Spanish.
In order to make DINTA more responsive to the needs of its intended users, Minor e.V. is inviting newly arrived Filipino workers in Germany to participate in an online survey about their experiences preparing for their move to Germany. The survey may be completed at www.soscisurvey.de/dinta2 and takes around 15 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous and Minor e.V. is assuring the public that it will keep information provided confidential. Respondents will also receive a free online app on completing the survey, as a token of thanks from Minor.
More information about the project is available at http://www.minor-kontor.de/forschung/dinta.

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Hi there,
So it's late night...kind of that "it's so late, it's early" type of thing....
I am in the process of packing to go to Yellowknife, North West Territories in Northern Canada...yes, that is right...why would I want to go there??? Because I am crazy of course!
Not really, one of my very good friends lives there with her young family and I have the "traveling itch", so I thought it would be a wonderful trip, especially since they are in Summer and I may not get this chance again for a very long time!
Usually travelling for me means going to a large city and shopping and sight-seeing around an urban area (monuments, museums, local parks etc.) but this trip may be a little more eco-friendly. I discovered there are boating tours and fish dinners which could be really interesting activities to spend my vacay.
Also it's a chance to buy some interesting Inuit-cultural art and jewelry, and all that fur!!! (Sorry pro-animal rights friends maybe I will go with vintage fur) but anyhow I am excited *big grin*
Photo Credit: "Family" by Norval Morrisseau via Google Images
One other thing I wanted to mention was my clever acronym for all packing-related things...think of C.A.T.E which stands for:
Clothing - one friend recommends packing items that can be mixed and matched ie: black, white and neutral items or day to night things
Accessories - this could include handbags, jewelry, hats, sunglasses etc.
Toiletries - all bath and skin-care cosmetics/make-up as well as little items one always needs along the way (q-tips, cotton balls etc.)
Entertainment - for me these are my tech toys - phone, camera and all those crazy batteries and chargers....for others this may be low-tech things like books, magazines, puzzles to keep you busy while in transit.
I create a four quadrants on a piece of paper and write down all items according to category and then take the list with me on the trip to remember to repack all my items again (I am famous for leaving things in people's houses and in hotel rooms)
Also what are your packing and travel time-saving tips????
Take tuned for my adventures in the North West Territories!
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It is clear that after his recent reelection, Establishment New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wants to be President. He won't win, but the GOP seems on their way to nominate him, especially since his recent pandering to illegals. But there may be a roadblock to an easy GOP nomination — a literal roadblock.
Here is what is alleged from some recently subpoenaed emails:
Since Fort Lee Democrat Mayor Mark Sokolich refused to endorse Christie like so many other Democrat mayors last Fall, Christie's deputy chief of staff Bridget Anne Kelly emailed the Port Authority's Director of Interstate Capital Projects (and long-time Christie friend) David Wildstein writing, "Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee." Wildstein replied, "Got it." A month later (last September) local access lane closures appeared on the Fort Lee side of the George Washington Bridge in what was initially called a "mishandled traffic study."
Today, Christie responded in what was called a "boilerplate" fashion, that he was simply "misled" about the purpose of the lane closures. Regardless, when your old friend and deputy chief of staff are involved in what looks like an act of political retribution, you're going to get dirtied. This potential scandal is young, but if the MSM sniffs any opportunity to shoot down the likely 2016 GOP nominee, they will certainly try.
UPDATE: Christie responds like his old buddy Obama — he was misled, wasn't clear about what happened, just saw the emails when we did, etc. Just like the IRS or AP scandal for Obama, Christie tried to pull the bystander card. It was a good move to hold a 107-minute press conference to deflect, blow smoke, and try to engender some sympathy, but with an ongoing investigation and Wildstein pleading the 5th, things could get interesting.
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Where Does Love Hide:
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ABOUT BOOK: In Where Does Love Hide? children are reminded that they not only receive love but have the opportunity to share love. Looking under the fun, lift-a-flap feature, children will see examples of everyday love opportunities. Each page includes a memory verse and an example of a way to share God's love. In life, children hear the words "I love you" repeatedly, often beginning before birth. However, because love is an abstract concept and young children are concrete thinkers, they must gradually learn to understand love by what they experience. In Where Does Love Hide? children are given the opportunity to see love in action and learn what love looks like.
REVIEW: It's fun to watch the excitement in my grandson's face as he quickly went to flip the page and turn down the flap before I was even done reading it. He wanted to see what was hiding under that flap. The book starts out with scripture, "Since childhood, you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to make you wise enough to have faith in Christ Jesus and be saved." 2 Tim 3:15
The first page says, "Where does love hide? At my house until…" The picture is of a cute girl playing in her room with blocks. The stack of blocks is a flap to be turned down to see what is hiding behind it. It has a scripture on the bottom Proverbs 17:17 which states, "A friend is always a friend." The picture is of another child playing. The page reads," I invite a friend to play."
The little girl is handing her friend a block. "Throughout the book, it shows that there are many places and opportunity's to be respectful, loving and helpful. It's a book that helps children connect actions to their words. Such as there is a joy in giving and receiving."
I liked the colorful pictures in this hard-back book. I think that after a few times reading this book the child will be able to read the book to the parent. The pictures make it easy to understand the words. The pictures also help bring the scripture to life and lets them (and the parents) think about applying these principles in their life; even at a young age. This book is recommended for ages 1-3.
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The marriage season is fast approaching and brides-to-be everywhere have been stressed out for what feels like a decade. You, on the other hand, have remained completely calm. You've bought your new shoes (which are now polished and ready to go!) and have sent back your RSVPs with plenty of time to spare. So with most items ticked off your 'to-do' list, the matter of deciding on a wedding present is now glaringly obvious and can no longer be brushed under the carpet. Now your blood pressure raises a little.
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Source maungzarni, 13 Oct
Myanmar - this time under Aung San Suu Kyi's leadership has launched another wave of attacks - security forces killing innocent Rohingya men, children and women. This act of killing members of the Rohingya group enjoys what I call 'double impunity":
first, the impunity from the genocidally racist society at large including "pro-human rights" NLD rank and file, as well as the top leadership of Aung San Suu Kyi; and second, the international impunity as in UN dropping its watch on the Rohingya persecution
Aung San Suu Kyi has shifted her position, rather grudgingly, on the Rohingya persecution only because - as she herself has said it on CNN interview with Zakaria - 'the issue is what the international community focuses on (she means 'fixated" or 'fussed over'), implying that she does not consider this an issue that merits her attention, on its own right.
I simply cannot conceive of a scenario wherein the persecution - at this genocidal level - will be ended, without any strong external intervention, something that will simply not happen.
Historically, no genocide is ended by the internal social forces - because these forces are typically part of the genocidal process.
We have a Catch-22 in Burma, and the Rohingya will continue to be destroyed from their existential foundations.
The Burmese generals are cleverer than Hitler and the Nazis. They set the process of destroying the targetted victim community in motion almost 4 decades ago, and they let it simmer, they let it spike, they let it plateau and they are now revving it up.
The latest framing of the issue of "extremism" 'terrorist attacks", and the frenzied racist "Buddhist" public gets whipped like Pavlovian experimental animals howling and barking in support the regime's killing of innocent Rohingya - men, women and children, burning down whole villages, firing rocket launchers into Rohingya villages.
Bangladesh has sealed off its Burmese-Bangladesh borders, closing off any safe passage to safety for the fleeing Rohingya. To control the public outrage among the Muslim populations in Bangladesh Bangladeshi government has effectively censored the news coverage of the latest wave of killings of the Rohingya in Burma.
The night gets darker and longer - with no morning rays on the horizons for these poor helpless souls.
This is the kind of world we live in. Maybe the world has never been enlightened or kind or intelligent.


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Saturday, May 16, 2009
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I recently brought my Motorola W388 to service. The battery charger was not working and ear phone also not working. My warranty was in force. The received my phone any issue a work order slip, and asked to come back after a week. I went there after a week and they promptly replace the old one with new charger and ear phone. Good service. It reposed my faith in Motorola's service.
But Motorola should develop new models with latest technologies and innovations in order to survive in the competition.
I wish to purchase a RAZR/ROKR model in the near future.
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- aswin said...
Redington , i would say has been a pathetic bunch . I purchased a Motorola V9 Razr from UAE with a global warranty. The back door paint peeled due to handling issues in high temp environment. I followed up with Redington say for over a month during my visit. The peopel there , mainly the lady at the reciveing counter showed a lot of Attitude towards my request for replacemnt Free of cost or payable which ever is appicable for the battery back door.
I had my concerns mailed to motorola also. and Spoke to the redington manager, which was of no use. Atleast I cannot blame them for their service since thy are nt the manufacturer, but I expected them to be sincere and frank about the replacement . She tested my patience , giving me falso commitments on tht back door citing lame issues liek cmputer failure , no Power @ office , and on and on and on..
Now one of my fond first purchase is lying , waiting for a back door. My mistake.
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- Kogulan said...
Thank you for the info. It sounds pretty user friendly. I guess I'll pick one up for fun. thank u
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Editorial: Time For Real Election Reform
After the 2000 debacle in Florida - as good a motivation as we'll ever have to undertake serious election reform - it seems our nation took a look in the mirror and instead resolved to fix problems that don't even exist. Such is the case with the Indiana law requiring voters to show photo identification, upheld last week by a 6-3 vote in the Supreme Court.
We do not believe that asking voters to provide identification is, on its face, too much of a burden to place on voters. Everything from buying a pack of cigarettes or a six-pack, to getting on an airplane or behind the wheel of a car requires identification. We comply with those requirements without complaint.
But this Indiana law is really a solution in search of a problem. Supporters of the law cite voter fraud as the reason for its necessity, but there has been hardly any evidence for its existence. The one kind of voter fraud that has been documented, and only rarely, has been through mail-in absentee ballots, and the Indiana law and court's ruling pointedly leave that problem unaddressed. The Indiana Legislature's vote on this issue is illuminative. On a party-line vote, Republicans voted for it and Democrats against. Poor people, minorities and the elderly are statistically the least likely groups to have identification, and are all more likely to vote for Democrats than Republicans.
What's being sold as a way for lawmakers to ensure the integrity of our democracy is really a thinly veiled attempt to take away enough likely Democratic voters to swing a close election. And driver's licenses, ID cards, and birth certificates all cost money, in effect serving the same purpose as a poll tax, forcing people to hand over cash in order to exercise their constitutional right to vote.
Many states will no doubt follow Indiana and chase this chimera of a problem down a path that leads to disenfranchisement. However, Congress can strike back for voter's rights and enact real voting reform, starting with national same-day voter registration.
We are proud to say such a bill has been introduced by 5th District Rep. Keith Ellison in the House. Many credit Minnesota's nation-leading voter turnout with this provision, and it would do a great deal to combat the partisan damage done to voting rights by the state of Indiana and our nation's highest court.


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The alternator works by converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy. To be able to do this task, a series of wound wires and wound irons are driven into a permanent magnetic field through an engine driven belt. A typical alternator is made up of a moving coil called the rotor, a non moving induction winding called the stator, a diode assembly called the rectifier bridge, a power device called the voltage regulator, and two internal fans that promote air circulation.
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A brief intermissionA Lesson by Mike Lamb
A personal introduction and summary of the philosophy of the course.
I hope you enjoyed the last lesson about ponies. If you didn't get the joke, then I'm going to have to recommend that you stop reading this immediately, as you are probably in my "I'm going to make fun of you" demographic.
The lessons of this course are not intended to be taken as strict guidelines for writing, nor are they meant to contradict the rules just for the sake of being defiant. I'm not trying to give you a step-by-step tutorial of how to write exactly like me. I write like me. You write like you. This course provides a philosophy about writing designed to help you find your own style without limiting yourself to the ideas and opinions of others. Every once in a while I give advice that most scholars and professors have given for years. This is usually by accident, and only because I agree that it really is good advice. And sometimes the lessons cover things that the same professors would undoubtedly recommend against. In all of these cases, I'm illustrating a technique that I use and how I've made it work according to my own intuitive system of logic. If someone says don't do something because of [x], where x is the established reason of why something is unacceptable, you must first evalute the relative truth of x. If it doesn't apply in a certain situation, the rule is forfeit and it should be left to the author's judgment.
Many of these lessons reflect my own style of writing and my reasons for doing it that way. I am a self taught writer, and I've only been writing fiction for about three years, give or take. But I've been a storyteller all my life, and that's what dictates my writing style above all else. I started reading heavily at a young age, everything from science and history to folklore and mythology. When I was twelve my holy trinity of fiction authors was Clive Barker, H.P. Lovecraft, and Douglas Adams. Yeah. I read The Hellbound Heart when I was f*****g twelve years old. That shouldn't even be legal.
By age sixteen I discovered sex and drugs. So reading kinda went out the window for the next ten years or so.
Anyway, after graduating from Art School (my passion since childhood, long before I considered writing), I took a seven year hiatus from being productive in order to have what we writers euphemistically call "life experience," much of it in strip clubs or on acid.
But now I write s**t. So I guess my closing piece of advice is find your voice and go write s**t.
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Thirsty Work
Munkle Arvur and the Big Dry by Nikki Slade Robinson (Scholastic NZ, $20)
Reviewed by Linda Dawley
The cover of this book, as much as the title, tells us about the subject matter. A fish, standing on its tail collecting drops of water beside a sign, 'water is precious!' alerts us to trouble within. Nikki Slade Robinson, with her innate sense of colour and magical drawings has created a vehicle to deliver a message of conservation. The perils of waste and dirty water are illustrated in a humorous way with comical characters but the underlying message is clear—'no life can survive; without water we die!'
Munkle Arvur comes to the rescue when 'the Bod' came creeping in the night to steal the town's water supply. There is no bathwater, no frogs croak, and vege gardens sprout 'limpulous leeks'. Munkle Arvur mounts his bike, tracks down the culprit and restores the water supply. Fish can swim, plants thrive and the dam was turned into a holiday spot so the water and space were not wasted. Everyone can enjoy the water and natural resources.
The disaster caused by the loss of the town's water is tempered by the actions of Munkle Arvur as he tracks down the greedy selfish bod and literally pulls the plug on him—so his butt is stuck in the hole in the ground.
This delightful romp through Tikaroo town demonstrates the importance of water that is 'gooder than good' and loved by all.
I loved the colour, flow and characters in this book. The humour will appeal to children and adults. A lasting message of conservation is delivered in an easy, fun manner.


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Left-Handers Day
Left-Handers Day, celebrated on August 13th, was launched in 1992 by the Left-Handers Club, an organization based in the United Kingdom. Since then, Left-Handers Day has become a worldwide event a ...View Article
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|Chiropractic Care Helps Create Good Posture
Most of our daily activities work against good posture. We spend large portions of our days sitting in an uncomfortable chair, peering at a computer terminal. Muscles tighten and joints get stiff as we make our way through our daily tasks and responsibilities.
Neck muscles, lower back muscles, thigh muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings), and calf muscles shorten, lose their mobility, and become stiff and sore. Aches and pains add their burdens to chronically poor posture. Over time we become even less of the person we were meant to be.
Chiropractic care helps you reverse these downward spirals. Chiropractic care helps you restore good posture by relieving mechanical stresses and strains and by causing your musculoskeletal system to become more flexible and resilient. The result is improved range of motion, reduced pain, and an enhanced sense of well-being.


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It's so fun to go by the house each week to see what changes have been made from week to week. They have been building since February 13th and it has come so far. I can't believe that NEXT MONTH we will finally be moving into that place!! I stressed out so much about getting the loan and now we have two offers. We found out about two weeks ago that the builder preferred lender WAS going to offer us the loan we wanted after all. They really put us through the ringer asking for letters and documentation and paperwork over and over. Talk about exhausting especially considering we were working with two at the same time so we'd have a back up just in case. It was never ending. After all that stress it was a relief to finally know for sure that we will be getting that much needed $6,700 towards closing costs. I have stressed about each and every step in this process because that's just what I do. I can't help it. Thank goodness everything has worked out so far. I wish I could just save myself some heartache, be more like Mj and stop being such a worry wart all the time.
OK. I'm going to start now. Do NOT worry about not getting a tenant for the condo by the time we move out.
DARN DAMN....It's not working!
April 17: Counter tops & Driveway Paving
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Judicial harassment
March 9, 2017
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and FIDH, has received new information and requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in Thailand.
New information:
The Observatory has been informed by reliable sources of the decision by the Thai army's Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) [1] to withdraw all charges against Ms.Pornpen Khongkachonkiet, Chair of Amnesty International Thailand and Director of the Cross Cultural Foundation (CrCF) [2], Mr. Somchai Homlaor, a prominent lawyer and senior legal advisor to CrCF, and Ms. Anchana Heemmina, founder and Director of the organization Duay Jai Group (Hearty Support Group) [3], prosecuted for co-editing the report "Torture and Ill-treatment in the Deep South Documented in 2014-2015", published by CrCF, Duay Jai Group, and Patani Human Rights Organization Network (HAP) on February 10, 2016 [4].
According to the information received, on March 7, 2017, Col. Pramote Promin, a spokesman for ISOC 4, announced during a press conference that the ISOC would drop a criminal defamation lawsuit and charges under the Computer Crimes Act against the three defenders over the 2016 torture report (See Background information). The spokesman claimed that both parties agreed to: 1) set up a joint fact-finding committee to review allegations of human rights violations; 2) create appropriate preventive measures and remedial approaches to human rights violations; and 3) submit future human rights reports to the newly created joint committee for review.
The Observatory welcomes the Thai army's decision, which takes place a few days before the United Nations Human Rights Committee (CCPR) is set to review Thailand on March 13 and 14, 2017, but condemns the judicial harassment to which Ms. Pornpen Khongkachonkiet, Mr. Somchai Homlaor and Ms. Anchana Heemmina were subjected, as it was clearly aimed at hindering their peaceful human rights activities. The Observatory calls upon the Thai authorities to put an end to all acts of judicial harassment against them and all human rights defenders in Thailand.
Background information:
On June 26, 2016, Ms. Pornpen, Ms. Anchana, and Mr. Somchai were summoned by police at the Pattani Police Station following a complaint filed against them on June 8 by the ISOC 4. However, the police interrogation was postponed until July 26, 2016.
On July 26, 2016, officers from the Pattani Police Station charged Ms. Pornpen, Ms. Anchana, and Mr. Somchai with "criminal defamation" under Articles 326 [5] and 328 [6] of the Criminal Code and "computer-related crimes" under Article 14.1 [7] of the 2007 Computer Crimes Act for allegedly publishing and uploading false information to the Internet in connection with the aforementioned report. The three human rights defenders denied all charges and police allowed them to submit a written statement in their defence within 60 days. The three faced up to five years in prison and a fine of 200,000 baht (approximately 5,360 euros) if they had been convicted.
Before publishing the report, the three human right defenders tried to engage with the authorities concerning the alleged cases of torture and ill-treatment documented in the report. They sent the report to Lt. Gen. Wiwat Pathompak, Commander of the 4th Army Region, on January 8, 2016. However, the high-ranking military officers publicly denied the accuracy of the report and questioned the reliability of the civil society organisations that produced it.
In addition, after the release of the report, seven ISOC officers summoned Ms. Anchana to appear for questioning in relation to its publication at the Sirinthon Army Camp in Yala Province, for two and half hours. The officers conveyed their discontent with the report and requested that in the future she submit all of her publications to ISOC before they are released, which Ms. Anchana refused.
On February 19, 2016, at about 5pm, a group of 10 uniformed men visited Ms. Anchana's home, finding there only her mother. They claimed to be border police officers, and without presenting a warrant questioned Ms. Anchana's mother about her daughter and reportedly took pictures of her and the house.
This is also not the first time Ms. Pornpen has faced charges for documenting torture. In September 2014, Ms. Pornpen was charged with "criminal defamation" by Army Task Force 41 in connection with her documentation and advocacy work concerning allegations of army torture in Thailand's 'Deep South'. The case was eventually dropped by the State Prosecutor in June 2015.
Actions requested:
Please write to the authorities of Thailand asking them to:
i. Guarantee in all circumstances the physical and psychological integrity of Ms. Pornpen Khongkachonkiet, Ms. Anchana Heemmina, and Mr. Somchai Homlaor, as well as of all human rights defenders in Thailand;
ii. Put an end to all acts of judicial harassment against them and all human rights defenders in Thailand;
iii. Put an end to all acts of torture and ill-treatment in the country, properly investigate them, and prosecute perpetrators, in compliance with Thailand's international human rights commitments.
iv. Conform to the provisions of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 9, 1998, especially its Articles 1 and 12.2;
v. Ensure in all circumstances respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with international human rights standards and international instruments ratified by Thailand.
· Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, Prime Minister of Thailand, Fax: +66 (0) 2 282 5131
· Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fax: +66 (0) 2 643 5320; Email: email@example.com
· Mr. Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana, Minister of Justice, Fax: +66 (0) 2 953 0503
· Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, Fax: +66 (0) 2 251 5956 / +66 (0) 2 251 8702
· Mr. Wat Tingsamit, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand; Email: email@example.com
· H.E. Mr. Thani Thongphakdi, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Fax: + 41 22 715 10 00 / 10 02; Email: email@example.com
· H.E. Ms. Busaya Mathelin, Ambassador, Embassy of Thailand in Brussels, Belgium, Fax: + 32 2 648 30 66; Email: email@example.com
Please also write to the diplomatic mission or embassy of Thailand in your respective country.


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Making the Most of the Hand You're Dealt
If I could share 500 words to inspire, this is the important wisdom I'd want to pass along to others...
Life has a way of dealing each of us a deck of cards that ranges in numbers and colors. Each and every day we wake up and pull a card and the day has been defined. There are good days and great days and sad days and unhappy days; however there is one thing that is is guaranteed – you have the freedom to accept what you are dealt or you can fold.
Over the course of a little more than four years, I had no idea what cards I would be dealt or that I would desperately need to find the Ace in my deck. It seemed that the only card I was dealt was a joker, and over and over again. My choice was to stay in the game and find my own internal strength to play to the end and see where that lead me.
I believe there will be moments when you feel that your challenges are just too much, but if you look around, you will see others who want to help you, shoulder your burden and give you respite and comfort so you can come back with the courage, faith, and stamina you need. There is so much to learn from others who have already played in the same card game you have.
The strength and power to overcome all types of adversity lies within each one of us – but you are not alone.
Most importantly, almost more important than anything else, is asking "What can I do for others that will make it a tiny wee bit easier to get through a similar life event? And how can I honor those who are gone?"
It is your choice how you deal with the life you have been given. You can wallow in it or you can choose to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and do something for someone else unselfishly. Or for yourself. Find what you are passionate about, get engaged, and before long you will only find the Aces!
The most important message I have for you is that "You are not alone." Let us be your strength!


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Monday went quite well with a nice relaxed 10k in 1:06:18 which in the grand scheme of things seemed ok. I purposely tried to run at a slow pace and seemed to achieve that. My time will improve in the next few months hopefully. Wednesday I got up to very heavy rain and winds so decided that I wouldn't run at silly o'clock in the morning, so went to work and then when I got home the weather had improved so just went, instead of intervals, for a short 3k run but at a faster pace than normal. That went well although I realised why I don't like running after work, I felt significantly more tired and put that down to running in the afternoon/evening. Today's run would have been much better if some stupid idiot (that's me) had started the stopwatch at the end of my wrist to give me the correct time for my 5k. Still it was in the 30 minute range at a rough estimate and I was happy with that. I keep telling myself when I think about my times that this time last year I couldn't run to the end of the path so it puts everything into perspective.
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When it comes to keeping up appearances, the streets are full of do's and don'ts, and the same goes for the animal kingdom. While plenty of creatures look sharp, others could seriously use a Tim Gunn intervention. From sagging skin, to teeth not even an orthodontist would love, to flashy colors and polka dots, here are the top 10 animals in need of a little style advice!
This amphibian gets his giggle-worthy name from his homestead in Lake Titicaca, which sits 10,000 feet above sea level in South America. As one might imagine, there's not a lot of air up there, and seeing as frogs breathe through their skin, this presents a bit of a challenge. Solution? More skin! And boy do we mean more — the sag on these frogs can stretch over 20 inches wide. Titicaca frogs look like they've posed for their "after" shot but are still wearing their "before" pants. Sounds like a prime candidate for a little nip/tuck!
Its coat of 30,000 sharp spines may help protect the porcupine from predators, but it does nothing for its love life: fellow porcupines are not immune to the sting of the quills. In fact, the porcupine's own life is in jeopardy by its coat as well — if porcupines are hit with a craving for leaves and small twigs, they will climb trees to get what they want. Problem is, porcupines often fall and impale themselves with their own spines. Talk about making a sacrifice in the name of fashion!
Is that a claw in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Laugh if you will, but when it comes to male fiddler crabs, it couldn't be more true. They're armed (yuck, yuck) with one claw that weighs up to 65 percent of their total body mass! Picture a guy doing arm curls on one side only and you're on the right track. The supersized claw is used to attract females, and in this case, size does matter. The ladies have been known to peruse more than 100 mates before settling on a match. Unfortunately, the enlarged claw also proves to be quite a hindrance; it's pretty useless when it comes to chowing down, not to mention a big neon sign to predators. Chalk this one up to being a blessing and a curse.
With a tail measuring 8 feet wide and containing over 200 feathers, the peacock is the tacky Vegas showgirl of the animal world. Here's where the scientific part comes in: peacocks with the bluest blue eyes on their tail are deemed to be the healthiest. Of course, that also presents a con, as peacocks with too much junk on the trunk have a little trouble when it comes to flying — too big equals no liftoff. This presents a challenge when it comes to fleeing predators. Run, peacock, run!
Some say it's a no-no to wear white after Labor Day, but the Bengal tiger doesn't really have a choice. Their unusual coloring is caused by a mutant gene, and while it's not harmful to their health in any way, it does impact their ability to survive. White is not exactly ideal when it comes to blending in with the jungle. Quick, someone page a colorist with camouflage skills, ASAP!
For the male lion, a hairdo can never be too big or too dark. This cat's iconic mane is his calling card for attracting the ladies. And the more brunette, the better — it indicates a lion who is relaxed, better fed and with fewer parasites. However, a darker mane also attracts sun, which makes the lion's body temperature soar — and its sp*rm count plummet. Hmm, maybe bald is beautiful after all!
It's the clash of the tiny-tans. Though only a few centimeters long, male guppies have some pretty loud fashion, having been known to sport splashes, spots and stripes in just about every color of the rainbow. Sounds like a big ole' hot mess, but the ladies don't seem to mind; in fact, it's a large part of what drives their attraction. Unfortunately, the colorful display is also a beacon for predators, which makes a strong argument for the safety of basic black.
Talk about pumping up the volume! The male sage grouse is equipped with two yellowish air sacs underneath his feathers. He fills the sacs with air and then makes a popping sound that can be heard from up to three miles away! While that may sound like something a doctor should look at — immediately — it's actually a cue for the females that it's time to choose a mate. The bigger the pop, the more attractive the male. Along with this bird's ability to sing and dance, this event has got to be part of the weirdest talent and beauty pageant ever. However, with a population that's got twice as many females as males, beggars can't be choosers!
You know you're in trouble in the looks department if your nickname is "pig-deer." Native to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, the babirusa looks a bit like something out of Where the Wild Things Are, with its canine teeth growing straight through the roof of its mouth. Not only is this unsightly to look at, but also a danger to its survival; if the teeth continue to grow, they can curve back and lodge into the babirusa's brain. Now that's a migraine!
The deer earns the No. 1 spot thanks to its rack of antlers, which can measure up to 7 feet wide and weigh in at 80 pounds or more. That is quite the headdress! In fact, it is believed that the largest deer species ever was the Irish elk, with antlers over 12 feet wide — almost twice the length of what a moose sports today! Not exactly the animal you want sitting in front of you at the movies. During the mating season, male deer use their antlers to head-butt the competition. However, by doing so, they also run the risk of locking together, leaving them prone to predators or starvation. Perhaps it would be wise to keep the Headbanger's Ball in check?


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We introduce children to vegetables and fruits that grow in the garden, the vitamins and minerals that are within each one, and why it is important to eat organic food to stay healthy.
Jack & Jill's Bean Stalk
Children learn about seeds and germination. Children plant and tend their own bean seeds, following the cycles of growth until they are planted in the garden. We learn about all the requirements for a seed to grow and how to care for it until it sprouts. Later in the season we watch the plant produce beans, we will harvest the beans at a later class, and learn how to cook beans for a meal.
What's in the Dirt?
Children may know that there are many bugs and worms in the soil. But why are they there? How can we create a better soil for our good bugs to live in? Children are introduced to compost, bone meal, kelp and green sand for helping keep our good bugs and our plants alive.
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Children discover the foods that their family likes to eat, they will choose the seeds that will grow into food. We will start seeds in "flats" and learn how to tend to them. We follow all the steps necessary to planting these seedlings into the garden. Children take home recipes for healthy vegetable dishes.
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I used to have a lot of friends. I don't anymore.
I know what you're going to say…"Oh, honey, don't be so hard on yourself. It's a circumstance of growing older, of moving to a different city. It's just life…people will come into it and people will go."
Nope. I know exactly how I lost my friends.
Three years ago, I started a business. If you haven't done it before, I will give you a brief synopsis of what it's like: it's a lot of work.
Three months ago, I went to a trade show, and after a meeting, a woman leaned over and asked, "How old are you?" I thought she asked this because I was younger than most people at the trade show and owned a million dollar business. I responded, "Twenty-seven, but this business has given me a few wrinkles on my face!" She nodded enthusiastically and said, "Yes, definitely!"
And that lady probably has no friends, but for an entirely different reason than I do.
I don't have friends because I stopped caring about my friends. I put what was happening in my life over what was happening in theirs. They'd ask if I wanted to meet them for drinks. "Can't," I'd text back. "Gotta work on my business ☹". They'd call and leave voicemails that I'd never return. They'd send me an email telling me that their beloved grandfather died and they were really struggling and missed him every single day. I never responded. I was too busy.
No. That last one actually didn't happen. Well, it kind of happened. A few weeks ago, I sent an email to my friend to let her know that my beloved grandfather died and I was so sad and I didn't know I could ever miss someone so much. My friend didn't respond to my email.
And that was the moment when I realized I didn't have friends.
If you're a good friend, people respond to that email. They call you up and say, "Are you okay?" They send flowers.
So the big lesson I've learned at age 27 is… that I'm a terrible person because I've been a terrible friend. No, just kidding. Absolutely not! What I've learned is a lesson about sacrifice. I chose my business over my friends. I made that choice. Everything you do in life involves a sacrifice.
If you respond to that email, you can't get started on that business. If you go out for drinks, you may not write that book. People always want to glamorize people who are successful and very rarely recognize the sacrifices they make to get there.
I don't think anyone "has it all". Maybe the best you can have in life is a feeling that you've made the right sacrifices. I didn't call my friends back. But no matter how busy I was with my business, I always called my grandfather. I always went to visit. I always stayed for as long as I could and afterwards, I always wrote down his stories.
For three months, my grandfather has been gone. For three years, my friends have gone. Did I make the right sacrifices? I don't know.
I just know I miss one a lot more than the other.
PS. I always said that if I won the Listserve I'd ask for a pen pal. I didn't know what else I would write alongside it, but this piece will probably weed out a lot of people. If you're interested, please send me an email and maybe we can be (pen) pals!
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Friday, 17 July 2009
Friday evening
I went to Ikea last Sunday with my crafty partner in crime (also shopping for a sewing table!) and have now set up my little sewing corner courtesy of Vika and Bertil, my two new friends. I also have designs on Billy the bookcase (just out of shot to the side of the sewing table) who would look perfect stacked with fabrics with a new glass door fitted to the front, but that will have to wait for a future trip. I did take a picture of the room in all its glory, but ducked out of posting it as it revealed too much clutter (as well as a glass of white wine on the ironing board :D), but here's a view of the new table:
I want to give that corkboard a makeover with some paper or fabric, then find some wooden spool racks to hang up, but it's a start.
I've already found that a dedicated work area leads to greater efficiency - it's great to have everything set up and ready to go so that I can take advantage of those spare 5 minutes in the day to sew the odd seam. This batch of bags that had been lurking half-sewn have now been finished and added to the shop.
I also made some tote bags as teacher gifts for my daughter to take into school.
We did have a small debacle when she declared that she wanted to take wine and chocolates instead, but we reached a compromise with the bags taken in and a box of chocolates for the staff to share.
The house is strangely quiet this evening apart from the snores of the small boy in the room next door, so I suspect the husband may be catching 40 winks at the end of a busy term (oh and maybe the fact it was his work night out last night might have something to do with it). Looks like I'm on dinner duty, so I'm off to investigate the contents of the fridge.
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I love the bags! And your teacher's presents are much better than mine, I think - and funnily enough, I blogged about mine yesterday! It's that time of year.ReplyDelete
Pomona x
Hi there I dont think I have commented on your lovely blog before, not sure why but I do get sidetracked easily! lolReplyDelete
I know what you mean by how the time goes, by little ones are at the same stages as your two, eldest will be in year one next term and youngest will start nursery. How did that happen?
Love the bags they are lovely. Have to say I wasnt so brave and have opted for a hanging cushion and chocs to share instead.
I love your sewing area too and I coveted the Billy bookcase system also but for my dining room to house my ever growing book collection.
Will visit again have a great weekend.
I'm sure your lovely handbags will fly out of the shop.ReplyDelete
Don't the years go by quickly, my oldest will be in Year 6 in September, only seems two seconds since her first day.
Lovely table, and I do like those bags too.ReplyDelete
Ahhh school holidays, are we emotional at the though of another year over or 6 weeks with more children around! Lovely sewing space.ReplyDelete
Fab work space - I have that table top and legs too. So handy aren't they?ReplyDelete
I can't believe you made those gorgeous bags as gifts for the teachers - you are lovely!
Gorgeous Sewing space. Lovely teacher presents.... bags and chocolates I think you really spoiled them. All we need now is for the weather to cheer up so we can all fit in some lovely summer picnics and time away before September arrives....ReplyDelete
Such awesome bags!!! I wish I was a teacher. I love your sewing desk...my entire sewing room is Ikea. I love it.ReplyDelete
Hi, I write from Italy... I love all of yours sewing's creations! your bags is wonderful!!!ReplyDelete
I have a blog and I had written a post about you :D
bye bye Laura
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The ELECTRONIC PIANO SYNTHESIZER (EPS) is the worlds first piano synthesizer for the iPad. Based on a 32-bit realtime sound engine the sounds are computed on the fly and no samples are used.
The EPS gives you possibilities you don´t have with any other Piano, EPiano or Synthesizer on the iPad. You can adjust the sound while you play on the keyboard and hear the changes immediately. That is what you need to tweak your own sounds. The EPS is not only for EPiano sounds, you can also make sounds like bass, brass, bells, chimes, toms, vibraphone, synth pads...
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The value of a participator's share of the oil allowance for any chargeable period depends on its 'cash equivalent'. Subject to the special arrangements provided by OTA75\S8(4) for computing the value of the allowance primarily by reference to the oil rather than the gas produced (see OT17250), this is determined under the formula in OTA75\S8(3).
The formula is expressed as £(A x B/C), and the factors are defined as follows for each participator:
- A = its gross profit accruing in the period (or nil if there is a loss) as defined in OTA75\S2(4)
- B = its share of the oil allowance in metric tonnes (MT), see OT17100
- C = its share in MT of the oil 'won and saved' during the period exclusive of oil within OTA75\S10 ('exempt gas', see OT13200 and OT17250). The meaning of 'won and saved' is considered further at OT17200.
A participator with a 30% share in an old field that produces 1 million MT per chargeable period has a gross profit for the chargeable period of £45,000,000. The cash equivalent of his oil allowance will be:
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|MT (Equity Basis - 250,000 x 30%)
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A x B/C
£45,000,000 x 75,000 MT / 300,000 MT = £11,250,000
An alternative way of calculating the cash equivalent, under an OTA75\S8(4) election is covered at OT17250.


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The 2014 MLB season has reached July, and as one of the only teams out of playoff contention at this point in the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks could look at trading away some pieces in order to build for the future.
During the past offseason, the Diamondbacks envisioned themselves contending this year. They pulled off a blockbuster deal to acquire Mark Trumbo and signed veteran pitcher Bronson Arroyo. Neither acquisition has performed the way the team had hoped, and both players are currently on the disabled list.
Now, Arizona has to work on building for the future. The team is well out of contention in both the National League West and the wild-card races. This season certainly didn't go the way the team had planned, but now there is only one thing to do.
The Diamondbacks have some assets that they can deal at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. They could use pitching and outfield depth in return for their pieces. If more teams don't start falling out of contention, Arizona could be able to control the market a bit.
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25 Yummy Sushi Tattoos For Obsessive FoodiesBy JenTheRipper
If you are into food porn, it is the signal you are starting to become an obsessive foodie.
And indeed, when you are turning your obsession into tattoos, it can be weird... But it can also be cool and fun! If you are a sushi fan, these tattoos will make you crave for more, both for ink and for food! Sushis are delicious, pretty and trendy. No need to be a Japanese culture enthusiast, they can be eaten in every part of the world. The art of sushi (yes, it is an art in Japan) inspires pop culture but also tattoo art. Some sushi tattoos look so realistic you are drooling over them, others are funny, cute, artistic, and even completely crazy... What kind of sushi eater are you? Don't pour wasabi on these sushi tattoos, you can't eat them... But you can get them!


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Via Darth Moldbug, I've converted to the Sith. I am resigned to the inevitability of the state, at least insofar as given humanity as it now is, statism is a necessary and unskippable stage on the way to anarchocapitalism. (Perhaps more on this in another post.) That said, it is worth thinking about how to run a neocameral state, or any state. (My post on improved democracy was in this spirit.)
So what sort of immigration should a profit-maximizing state run? Certainly nothing like USG's current policy. USG has a monopoly on US citizenships -- restricting the supply is what all rational monopolists should do. USG should set a restrictive quota and sell immigration rights. Use an auction to fetch top dollar.
One immediate consequence of selling citizenships is that illegal immigration would be seen in an entirely new way. Current illegals do cost USG something, but they also pay taxes, so it is hard to say exactly whether or not they are a good deal or not. In a regime where citizenships have a market value, illegal immigration is tantamount to stealing directly from the treasury. As such, the state will not put up with it; you'd see real enforcement almost immediately. Yes, even from Democrats -- would they rather enforce immigration law, or cut education spending?
How much money could be raised for the US Treasury in this fashion? Quite a bit, is my estimate. The economic value of being in America is huge for most immigrants: they get access not only to America's capital, but to the rule of law (which is far more important than capital).
By my very rough estimate, the lifetime value of immigration to America even for unskilled labor is on the order of $1 million for people coming from places without the rule of law. How did I compute that? The annual disposable employment income per worker in constant 2005 international dollars for USA: 31,410. Mexico: 5,837. Difference: $25k/year. $25k/year over a working life of 40 years is $1 million. To be clear, I don't think the average person in the Mexico or the world would get a $25k raise by moving here. (Though I would point out that Mexico is not poor nor distinctly disfunctional, by world standards.) That's not the question; rather, it is can .14% of the world population per year command that raise? I think so.
Of course most immigrants would need credit to raise $1 million, or something loan-like: i.e. immigrants pay an income surtax for N years. And USG would have to make legal provision for this, by making "citizenship loans" be unbankruptable, like student loans. Without unbankruptable citizenship loans, the market would be relatively tiny. With them, though, practically anyone in the world might be able to afford America.
To cut off the obvious exploit of getting a loan then going on welfare, USG should do two things. First, require a "trial period", akin to current green-card status, where the immigrant is on the path to citizenship, but does not have it yet. Second, require some downpayment on loans. Perhaps 10% -- $100000 or so -- from the immigrant. The downpayment is also a bond, to be forfeit if the immigrant acts sufficiently badly (i.e., criminal acts while in green-card status).
So, USG should be able to extract something on the order of $1 million per immigrant, so long as we keep the numbers relatively low. How low? It is hard to say for certain, but USG should be able to work out the demand curve for citizenships pretty well by increasing and decreasing the monthly quota of citizenships sold. See what the market will bear.
My feeling on the demand for immigration to the USA, even at $1m per, is far higher than than the current citizenry is comfortable accepting. (Currently, immigration is about 1 million legal immigrants per year, plus another 500000 illegal.) So I might guess that under a more restrictive monopolistic regime, USG would accept 1 million immigrants per year. 1 million immigrants per year, fetching $1 million each for that privilege, is a cool $1 trillion per year. That, by itself, would almost eliminate USG's current budget deficit.
So, what sort of consequences do I foresee if such a policy were enacted?
First, it would be very hard to undo, once it was running even for a year. The state would find it very, very hard to replace $1 trillion per year.
Second, it would change the immigrant mix drastically. It is hard to know exactly how the mix would change, but it is fairly certain that immigrants would be higher skilled, since higher skilled people would be more likely to have the downpayment required, and to be able to repay their loans. The mix would also change away from Mexican peasants to a more even mix of people from all over the world, because given a high price and reasonable enforcement, proximity would cease being such a decisive factor.
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The "Terminator" franchise is coming back sooner than anticipated, but in an unexpected format.
Hannover House and Red Bear Entertainment are teaming to develop "Terminator 3000", a $70 million 3D animated feature based on the characters and storyline of the franchise according to a press release.
The project will tone down the violence as it plans to target a PG-13 rating. Story details however are being kept top secret.
Pacificor, LLC scored the rights to the franchise in January and holds licensing authority over the proposed project. Both companies will release further details later this year in the leadup to the production kicking off in January.


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Honey Lavender Ice Cream Sandwiches
1 1/2 Lbs Dark Chocolate
9 Oz Butter
6 Each Large Eggs
1 Cup + 1 Tbsp Sugar
1/2 Tspn Salt
1 Cup Flour
1 1/2 Tspn Baking Powder
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
Ice Cream:
18 Each Egg Yolks
2 Cups Honey
5 Cups Milk
2 Tbsp Glucose or Corn Syrup
2-3 Tbsp Fresh Lavender, chopped
Cooking Instructions
Melt chocolate and butter. Whip eggs and sugar in an electric mixer using the paddle attachment. Add the chocolate and butter mixture to the egg and sugar mixture. Add the dry ingredients. Refrigerate batter until slightly firm and scoop cookies onto a baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake cookies in a 325F oven for 10 min.
Ice Cream:
Mix yolks with honey. Scald milk and temper yolks. Thicken mixer over a hot water bath until the mixture begins to thicken. Strain, add lavender and chill. Pour into an ice-cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions until frozen.
Scoop 2 Oz of ice cream onto a cooled cookie and top with another cookie.


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Enjoy two group lessons of dancing beginning with an 7:30pm Bachata Class and at 8:30pm Salsa Class! No partner necessary! We switch parters often and dance lessons are a great way to meet new faces!
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text: It's been awhile since I've posted here...but I recently found a whole new use for my Droid 3 that I thought I'd share. The phone is rooted D3 with Maverick v3, but I dont think that should really matter for this. Recently I needed a 3G connection and had a monitor available...Tethering has been unreliable for me, so I've tried to find ways around that. So I've been using an Apple BT Keyboard, BT Mouse, and a Micro-HDMI to DVI cable. I love it, the setup works great! The 2x app for RDP with the big screen, mouse and keyboard is amazing!