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In this snippet, Iliana has been traveling with Brandon and Ahmad and their men, but no one is very happy about the arrangements, what with a bloodthirsty army after them for reasons Iliana doesn't understand. And none of them trust each other much.
After three days in the saddle, Iliana was sure of three things. Her ass would be forever sore, walking straight would be a challenge, and the men she traveled with would never trust her. They barely spoke to her other than to get bearings for the next oasis, and no one would share water with her. Thank God I have my own water skins…or Kyram did.
To get a greater lead on the army pursuing them, they slept in the saddle and she only stayed there because of the rope anchoring her to her horse. Aristotle kept going despite the grueling march and she secretly marveled at his stamina. Not that she told him. The talking horse had a larger ego than most of the Hollywood producers she'd met.
By the time they reached the oasis at the end of their third straight day, Iliana damn near cried in gratitude when Ahmad said they could stop for the night. Oh, thank you, God. The other men with them tumbled gratefully from their saddles and all the horses lay down under the shade of the palm trees. Her legs almost folded up under her as she landed in the sand.
"Jeez, I'm not sure I could ride another mile." She leaned her forehead against the saddle.
"At least you didn't have to walk it." Aristotle flicked an ear at her.
There's something to be said for riding. ;) There are several great authors on the Weekend Writer Warriors list and in the Snippet Sunday Facebook group. A few of my favorites are Charley Descoteaux, SJ Maylee, Gem Sivad, Goran Zidar, Veronica Scott, and Sarah Wesson. Here's the blurb for The Ivory Road: A Walk in the Sand:
The adventure of Ivory's lifetime might just be the death of her…
When it comes to make believe, A-list actress Ivory is a professional. But when a desert hike takes her across a dimensional rift, her real-life self, Iliana Rory, must separate fantasy from reality. The man she swears is the costar in her next movie might share the same surname and appearance, but there are no sets in this Mr. Crowe's world, no props, and no director to yell "cut" before blood is spilled.
With a fortune in stolen treasure and the forces of the Knalish army hot on their trail, Brandon Crowe and his partner, Ahmad, must cross a desert neither of them knows well. Mistaken for their guide, Iliana seizes any chance to stay ahead of the army and survive in this new world.
Adventure straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster might be on Iliana's bucket-list, but she never dreamed there'd be the real possibility of death when the end credits roll. A Walk in the Sand is the first story in the four part serial recounting Iliana's journey along the Ivory Road.
If you'd like to find a full copy click on the book image or follow these links:
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While his work was almost always unfairly maligned, Zalman King was one of American cinema's most distinctive voices. King, who sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, made erotic-films that were bold, provocative and visually-striking. An accomplished writer and director, as well as a fascinating actor, Zalman King was an artist who did whatever the hell he wanted to, no matter how much it might piss off the critical community or hurt his chances at popular success. He also had a wonderful eye for talent and he helped kick-start the careers of everyone from David Duchovny to Milla Jovovich to, perhaps most notably, Sherilyn Fenn. I love much of his work but my favorite remains his first film as a director, the unforgettable Two Moon Junction. King's 1988 debut, which could be described as Tennessee Williams meets Just Jaeckin, remains one of the most resonate films from one of the worst periods in American film history.
I send out my best wishes to the friends and family of Zalman King, during this difficult time, and offer up this selection of stills from Two Moon Junction as a tribute.

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Starting a Garden
Okay, now I am VERY interested in knowing how to go about starting something. I live in a apartment but the landlord is cool so I dunno. I dunno about the neighborhood too well yet though. But what's this planting a garden in the pots rather? And I don't know the first things about going about this…any tips, sites, etc.?? For someone clueless that is. Thanks so much! Sheila
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We've been growing tomato plants in huge containers (because that's what we have) and expanded our garden to include several vegetables grown in 7 or 8 inch deep heavy duty "plastic" bus tubs that we got from a restuarant supply house. We used a mix of houseplant dirt and 3/1 soil that is sold by the pick-up load.
Crops include 2 kinds of lettuce, strawberries, green onions, beets, short carrots, chives, and green peppers. This is all grown more for the fun of it and to see how things work out. We had to drill holes in the bus tubs because the extensive amount of Seattle spring rains drowned the first planting. We fertilize regularly, and watch for bugs but there haven't been any so far. Berries taste good.
I live in a gated community (snootyville, we don't really fit in) Anyway, I cannot plant a garden so we do it in gallon pots. We have a little bed behind our AC unit, kind of hidden so no one complains.
Here is what we have done this season that seems to work well for a container garden.
First, we get seeds that are heirloom or NON-hybrid. These will produce best for you and if you keep the seeds, dry them, you have planting for next season.
Then we buy these little peat pots that come with a "greenhouse" tray and lid. They are about $6 at Kmart and will start about 40 seedlings for you. We fill them with Miracle Grow SEED STARTING soil and follow the directions on the seed packets. Keep your packets, even if they are empty, they will help you know when to transplant. We mark our trays with a plastic knife and we write the name of the plant and when we planted it. There is a huge difference in the times plants will sprout.
Once the plants have a set of "mature" leaves (that means a leaf that looks like the plant, not the seed leaf that comes up first) you can transplant them into a small pot with simple potting soil. We use PINT pots for this step.
Then, as the plant matures and gets strong (not all of them will grow, so plant several and pick your best ones) and they begin to sprout several leaves, you can move them into a gallon pot filled with potting soil. Don't use top soil, there is no nutrient in that.
Then you have to keep them watered well. In a pot, the roots can get too hot (at least here in Florida) so if you see your plants have a little wilt, make sure you give them some water. If you can add mulch to the pot to cover your soil, that will help a lot, but you don't have to.
After they have been in the gallon pots for at least a week and they look strong you can fertilize. Make sure you use an appropriate fertilizer. If you are growing flowers, use a flower fertilizer and if you are growing veggies, use one for those. They are different and you have to use the right one or you might damage your plants.
If you are growing tomatoes, crush up egg shells and mix them in your tomato soil. They need calcium and that is an easy way to get them some. They also need more fertilizer than say, green beans or cucumbers.
Our garden of pots is on our south side of the yard. We are using our fence as a trellis for the tomatoes and cukes. We also have black beans that are twining on the fence and now some yellow squash.
As your plants grow, make sure they have support. You can use a cage or tie them up but you want them off the ground, specially if it concrete. You will also want to trim dead and sick leaves off, to keep your plant healthy and watch for bugs. We are struggling with catapillars, they like our tomatoes. We pick them off and kill them. We are trying not to use any pesticides at all. That way you can just pick right off the vine....yum.
Some things that we have found that don't transplant well are: herbs, squash, green onions, lettuce, and radishes. If you are growing those, just plant them directly in your gallon pots.
You can get cheap gallon pots at your local nursery. Just ask them for some used gallon pots and you will usually get a bunch for a buck or two. You should rinse them and soak them in a bleach/water mixture, then rinse again. And don't reuse your dirt for growing things. The plants can have diseases or the veggies will eat the nutrients. New dirt for new plants.
I know that is a lot. I hope it helps. And yes, this is a great topic. There are a lot of folks here who do garden and they will have some great tips for you as well. Eating fresh from your garden is a wonderful feeling. We have been enjoying so much from ours so far, and it is good exercise to get out there and work. Nothing like getting your hands dirty! So dig in! Be patient, and watch it grow. It really is a lot of fun.
I have a garden in my back yard, I grow green beens tomatospeppers garlic, carrots, and oinions. and strawberies, To keep the birds away from my tomatos I hang a red Christmas ornament on the plant lol it does really work. Like Gabby said the hybrids work great If you are close your public library has some great books on beginning gardening! hoping to extend my garden next year. Good luck with yours!
Clarification, hybrids are ones you DON'T want. They do not reproduce themselves. So unless you just want to keep buying seeds every year, you want to avoid them. Besides, they are genticly altered sometimes too. I stay away from those kinds of seeds and try to get Heirloom seeds.
That's ok, I figured as much. I just wanted to make sure that was clear. I know I kind of knew about hybrid seeds before, but I have learned a lot this year about them. And while they can survive or produce a pretty fruit....what ever they did to change it, there is nothing like a good old fashioned veggie, no matter how ugly it might me. The important things are taste and nutrition. Heirloom will give you both. I am amazed an how much better my home grown veggies taste, even over the ones I get at the Farmer's Market. Maybe I am just crazy...LOL
Hey Gabby no your not crazy! Mine taste better too. but I do get alot from the farmers market just because it is fresher than the grocers. I am glad you are able to sneak in a garden! I have a window over my sink and I have herbs growing there just the right sunlight! Labor day weekend I will be canning all weekend tomato juice, sauce, and whole. but then I have enough for the year.
That is one of the things I am working my way into. I made some sauce (my first) but the recipe told me to freeze it. Do you have any recipes for canning sauces that can be kept in the pantry? I really would prefer that in case we loose power, I don't want to eat all of that! LOL
Our tomato plants are bursting, and we get fresh ones almost every day now. Unfortunately, we did not plant a whole lot of plants and we tend to eat what we get. Next year we hope to expand. This year was our "experiment" year. Re-teaching ourselves the skill.
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I will send you the recipes and all the stuff you need to can. My girls help though out that weekend we have a great time I used to help my mom can tomatoes peaches, make jellies and jams, So I continue it myself and My girls are learning too. maybe this year I will let them do it and I will be the helper! Who knows? Glad this year was good for you with your garden am glad you can expand next year! Patti
hi there you get some pots put potting soil in them then plant tomatoes dig a little hole in the soil and put the plant in cover the roots and water not a lot . erbs you can grow erbs in the house if you have aa window, you have to water them do not drowned them just soak them a bit each day. good luck.
As I look as this it makes me sad for I see the percent go way down. I could care less about points, if that even gives you any but I thought this to be important for some…diet…I dunno call me crazy but learning to eat healthier…what am I missing here????? On my other note, I am reading everyones' responses', ty very much, but I am lost LOL I really don't know the first thing about this…where to being, what to start with small first. I live in NY where winters are rough, dunno if I should mention that as well. I mean yes I want to do the dirt and mess, not just okay here we go…LOL but seriously HOW? lol I admire those of you that are doing this btw, I really do…I really want to do this and have something, a project, something else to live for kind of thing if that make sense, I know I am weird so I will shuddup. lol But thanks for the responses!! Love yasssssssss Sheila
I use packing peanuts in the bottom of very large pots (not the biodegradable kind) instead of rocks for drainage. This makes the larger clay pots much easier to move if necessary. If I think the plant will get really big for that pot I cover the hole in the bottom with a coffee filter or a non-treated sponge (which helps retain moisture) and don't use the rocks or packing peanuts. You still get drainage, but you don't lose the dirt. Put the dirt in a little at a time and shake it down or tamp lightly so it won't "settle" too much when you water it for the first time. Make sure you plant your seedlings the same level they are when you take them out of their pots. Tomatoes should be planted up to the very first stem. They like their roots to be deep and they like to be watered deeply (very well).
I buy plants at the local nursery because they carry what will grow best in your area. Ask what will perform best in your lighting conditions. If you have lots of sun then you're good to go for veggies and herbs. Herbs don't like a lot of water, the soil should be dry to the touch between waterings.
If you do tomatoes, cherry or grape varieties perform very well in pots. I like the Sweet 100 variety. I put two plants per 10-gallon pot. Make sure you have a cage or make a teepee-type structure with bamboo poles. Cable ties make awesome plant ties, but don't STRANGLE your plant. I usually use strips of old pantyhose to tie the vines loosely to the cage or poles as they grow.
After that, you really just have to make sure and keep them watered (not drowned) and watch them grow. I swear by Miracle Gro Moisture Control potting soil! Make sure you pinch back your tomatoes if they grow little shoots between the vines (you'll figure it out). This helps get a better yield of fruit and not as much greenery! Don't be tempted to pick them too soon, give them time to ripen on the vine and they will taste so darn good!
Herbs are VERY easy to grow in pots. You can do a larger windowbox/rectangular type pot to grow several varieties. Easy ones are oregano, Sweet basil, lemon thyme, marjoram, French tarragon. Arrange them with different textures next to each other and it will be really pretty. Some of them may even come back next year if you insulate around the pots with bags of dirt or even straw. Sometimes, I've even seen piles of snow help with the insulation (but you have to have a lot of snow and make sure the roots stay covered). Pots don't usually winter well if it's too cold, but you may get lucky.
I hope you find it as fun and relaxing as I do. I have "grown" quite a lot of patience with trial and error over the years. Good luck!
I also rent. We have flower beds lining the sidewalks. We also have LOTS of pots on the patio and the front walk. I even have pots of lettuce and tomatoes, and an herb garden along my back patio! I get a lot of compliments from neighbors and the complex manager gave my a Wal-Mart gift card one year for making things look so nice! It is awesome excercise and it calms me to dig in the dirt.
I have found the Miracle Gro Potting Soil (Moisture Control) is REALLY good for your potted plants. Just make sure and keep them watered when the weather gets really hot. Sometimes twice a day! I've also gotten the best results with terra cotta pots because they allow the roots to "breathe" better and will hold moisture better. The plastic pots just haven't yielded the results as well, and the terra cotta pots are much cheaper.
Also, don't buy a pot that will be too small for your full-grown plants! I have 14-inch pots and planted up to 4 plants in each pot! They are deep enough for good roots, but the tops get filled with a lot of blooms (or greens). A 6-inch pot is cute, but your plant will die very quickly in hot weather.
Lastly, HAVE FUN!
I live on the third Floor of a 3 decker and have a porch in front sunny and a porch in back shady. I grow tomatoes. cukes…, peppers herbs and even sunflowers for the birds in front and the back I grow plants that don't need a lot of sun and put them in the house in cold weather containers are easy and few weeds. Good luck Robert
Pots on a balcony are a great way to grow veggies. Also hanging pots, commercially known as TopsyTervy or Tomato Trees (I am making my own out of tarps) are a great way to grow vining veggies such as tomatoes, peppers, and squash and you don't even have to support the plants because they grow down instead of trying to get them to grow up. You can also plant herbs in them or in pots on your balcony.
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Hopson Grace Plans Expansion After Initial Success/
Upscale Toronto-based tabletop and giftware retailer Hopson Grace plans to expand its operations after initial success with its first location in Rosedale. The store opened only last year and even though it's new, it's run by two seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of wisdom and experience.
Andrea Hopson (former vice president of Tiffany & Co. Canada) and business partner Martha Grace McKimm (a seasoned public relations executive) opened the store in April of 2015. They both were seeking career changes and had worked together in the past. Their passion for finer things led to a business partnership and when a corner retail space at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Macpherson Avenue became available, they jumped on the opportunity. The location is ideal, being a short distance from some of Toronto's wealthiest residential areas, including Rosedale, Moore Park, Summerhill, South Hill, and Forest Hill.
The 1,200 square foot store at 1120 Yonge Street features a wide variety of tabletop items at a variety of price points, all artfully displayed in the jewel box-like setting. The store is simple and beautiful, luxurious yet unpretentious. Interiors are of high quality wood, metal and marbles, showcasing product contained within. Toronto-based Burdifilek designed the store.
Hopson Grace (the store's name derives from Andrea's surname 'Hopson' and Martha's middle name 'Grace') features a highly curated merchandise offering with many products that are not only exclusive to Toronto, but in some instances are unavailable elsewhere in North America. The store is the only Canadian distribution point for award winning David Mellor's flatware line, for example, and its artisanal jams from La Chambre aux Confitures are exclusive in North America. Products from Danish silversmith Georg Jensen are beautiful, and one of the most unique lines carried in the store is Jim Lorriman's tableware made from reclaimed wood and cedar from barns in Ontario's Georgian Bay area -- including polished serving plates and salad bowls. Some products tell a unique story, such as Linens from Maison Basque of France, which feature the same stripes and material used in traditional blankets worn by grazing cows.
Ms. Grace and Ms. McKimm take retail one step further with an upstairs event space (also about 1,200 square feet) that can be used for a variety of purposes, from product launches to wine tasting, and can also be rented for private events. They explained how the community has embraced them as a retailer and how engagement helps strengthen these relationships.
Given their backgrounds, Hopson Grace's founders recognize the importance of strong branding and packaging. Shopping bags and boxes are all simple and elegant, and may negate the need for gift wrapping. It's the same strong branding that has Ms. Grace and Ms. McKimm thinking about expanding Hopson Grace into new markets, to continue the sales momentum experienced in its Rosedale store. They explained that although retail space hasn't been chosen, they're looking at markets in Canada, particularly Vancouver, and could even consider another Toronto store, depending on opportunity.
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Companies spend an inordinate amount of time, effort, and money into advertising. Their marketing budgets are ridiculous sometimes, but the end result can be pretty impressive if it's done right. After all, marketers and those in charge of making something look interesting have a lot riding on their shoulders. Marketing is supposed to make people want to buy something, more often than not. If it wasn't, then there'd be no reason for marketing to exist.
But, does marketing matter?
I'm curious about this because I posed a question on Twitter not too long ago, and I received some very interesting responses. The question itself wasn't geared towards marketing, more or less, but the answers lead me here. I asked if it mattered when manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung, or Motorola announced devices, when it's close to an Apple announcement. As we've seen through upcoming announcements, Apple's competition is trying to get out everything they can before it's believed Apple will unveil the new iPhone. It's a race, even if Apple hasn't confirmed anything quite yet.
Personally, I'm not sure it matters. I can see a sound argument for both sides of the equation. Making an announcement before Apple means there's a chance to launch the device before Apple even gets around to unveiling something. (That's slim, usually, but it's at least possible.) In that regard, you can perhaps secure a purchase from someone looking to get a new phone (or upgrade) before there's a chance to get a new iPhone into their hands -- or seen on the Internet.
But, on the other hand, if you announce something *after* Apple, then you have a chance to up-stage the company with hardware, software, and a laundry list of new features. After all, Apple has already showcased iOS 6, so for the most part we know what to expect on the software side of things.
The results I found from Twitter basically said that it doesn't matter when these companies announce or launch something, because people have already made up their minds. Basically, it boils down to you being in the Apple camp or not. You've already made up your mind, so why does an announcement from another company matter?
This is an interesting point of view. Obviously there are fanboys out there, where this is obviously truth. There are Apple fans that will only buy Apple, and there are Android fans that will only buy Android. I know plenty of people who are Windows Phone converts, and they'll never go back. But, I just can't think that this is the case for the mass majority out there.
Marketing works. Announcements work. I truly believe this. If the marketing is done correctly, I believe that anyone willing to watch or listen can be swayed one way or another. It has nothing to do with being gullible, or anything like that. Good marketing makes something look good, to the point of where you want to buy it.
Apple commercials, for instance. (Not those weird Genius ones, though. No, definitely not those.) They sell devices. They do. At my local movie theatre, there's a Samsung Galaxy S III commercial that runs before the trailers. In it, a guy shows off the photo sharing capabilities from Galaxy S III to another Galaxy S III. It's a cool feature to show off, and the commercial does a good job of showing it working in real-time.
I've heard people talking about the feature, and then talking about the phone. That commercial worked. I have no idea if they went out and bought a Galaxy S III, but at least the commercial planted the seed.
I don't necessarily think it matters if a company announces or launches a new device before or after an Apple hardware unveiling. No, not because I think people already have their minds set, or because the iPhone will steamroll everything else. I just don't think it matters.
What matters is a good product and good marketing. If these companies put the effort into creating something fantastic, something that people would actually want, and then show *why* in a marketing blitz that puts the device in front of the eyes of potential buyers, then that will get the job done.
But what do you think, Dear Reader? Do you think marketing matters anymore? Or are people these days so absolutely convinced of what they already want that those commercials and ads don't matter? Let me know what you think.


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Ferroelectric materials are the one of the most important functional materials.
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Well, we're packing up the troops and heading out to Gramma and Grampa's house this weekend and I couldn't be more excited. This is how it will go down... We will start out at our favorite pizza place and the rest of the weekend will be about eating, drinking, cooking and talking and vegging! It's the perfect winter escape and the perfect reason to lay around and be babied by my Daddy. Ha ha, I'll be answering to "Jenny" this weekend and couldn't be happier!
I'll be showing my Dad my new Etsy shop this weekend and getting his constructive criticism and I'm sure some great new ideas. Maybe I'll get him to open one, too. He's an amazing artist and poet and I'm sure he could find a niche there. Hmmm, I think that will be my one weekend goal besides stuffing myself with my Dad's famous meatballs!


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Raymond James Raises $50,000 for the Free The Children, Adopt a Village Program
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For the second consecutive year at our National Business Conference, Raymond James colleagues enthusiastically bid on silent auction items at the opening reception. This year's auction was the most successful to date, raising just shy of $25,000 in support of Free The Children.
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Phill Wilson celebrates 60th birthday with fundraiser for the Black AIDS Institute
Phill Wilson celebrates 60th birthday with fundraiser for the Black AIDS Institute
Phill Wilson, 1961
By April Eugene
The Black AIDS Institute's (BAI) annual fundraiser will be held in conjunction with the 60th-birthday party of Phill Wilson, its president and CEO. The gathering will take place Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Los Angeles. In lieu of birthday gifts, Wilson asks that friends and supporters make charitable donations to the Institute. "There is nothing more important that I could ever ask for as a birthday gift than a donation to the Black AIDS Institute," he says.
The Institute was founded in Wilson's living room in 1999. He has devoted more than half of his life to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS—a life that was predicted to end before his 28th birthday. Wilson has now lived with HIV/AIDS for more than 30 years.
To celebrate Wilson's 60th year of life, the Institute will carry out a "60" theme, with ticket prices starting at $60 and increasing in $60 increments. "There's going to be a celebrity roast, singers, a DJ, a band and surprise guests," he says. "And most importantly, there'll be lots of dancing and singing and drinking."
Actress, singer and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph is a strong supporter of Wilson's: "We celebrate the life work of Phill Wilson, and thank God that he has survived! When many were afraid to live their HIV-positive truth, Phill built a road for others to follow."
All charitable contributions will help the Institute continue to promote awareness in Black communities through HIV science and treatment trainings and HIV testing events, as well as help link HIV-positive people to care and other preventive services, all offered from an unapologetically Black point of view that demonstrates that Black Lives Matter.
"We are committed to ending AIDS, and to do that we need to make sure that people understand the AIDS epidemic is not over, and the donations help us raise awareness," Wilson says. "We have the tools to end the epidemic, and people need to know how to use those tools."
Although Wilson looks forward to a grand celebration, he understands that not everyone can come to Los Angeles.
"No matter who you are, no matter where you are, whether you can be in L.A. on April 23 or not, you can participate in this celebration by donating," Wil-son says.
For more information about the birthday party, and for those unable to attend but who would like to donate, please visit phillwilson60.com.
April Eugene is a Philadelphia-based writer


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Tuesday, May 12 • 8:00pm • Anthill Pub, UCI Student Center
Disorientation is not so much a guide as it is an on-going project, but in publishing an annual guide we hope to plant the seeds of critical thought and resistance in the incoming cohort of students. In its entirety, it is nothing more than a toolkit which students, faculty, and staff can utilize as they continue their tenures at UCI. So what kind of tools would we include in a Guide?
- Tactical maps of UCI and OC – mapping where weapons research takes place, Acagchemem burial sites, police stations, community spaces
- UC Power Structure
- Know your faculty – radical lecturers, military and animal researchers, and who makes the most money
- Issues affecting the UCI community, including AB540, animal rights, environment, labor, divestment, food systems, etc. This is a space for campus groups to promote their own issues and campaigns.
- Directory of radical/left/activist groups on campus, and campus resources
- Radical history of UCI and OC
- Ecology of UCI and OC
- Introduction to critical/radical ideas about race, class, and gender that aren't taught in classes, and critiques of institutionalized education
- What to do when stopped by police
Here are a few examples:
Columbia: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cssn/disguide/disguide02.pdf
Notre Dame: http://www.campusactivism.org/akreider/disorient.pdf
NYU: http://ventriloquismnyc.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/nyu-disorientation-guide-2008/
Harvard: http://www.badideafactory.net/disguide/disorientationindex.htm
Cal: http://www.caldisorientation.org/TableOfContents
UCSC: http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/09/29/18450552.php
Others: http://www.campusactivism.org/displaycategory-4.htm
To help plan, design, and write the 09-10 UCI Disorientation Guide, email firstname.lastname@example.com, or come to this meeting! The more collaborators the better, and every contribution is vital!
(Statement from Radical Student Union@UCI distributed on email 8 May 2009)
Tags: Disorientation Guides, Student activism, UCI


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Internet, I've been procrastinating. That's, at least partially, my excuse for not posting earlier this month or on my actual assigned day. The other excuses are that Russian is difficult to learn when you decide to go from nearly 0 to reading proficiency in six weeks and I'm a very lazy person who doesn't pay attention to the date. The reason I've been procrastinating is that I've been worried on how to handle this one. I've wanted to write about Leah Remini's A&E series on Scientology, "Scientology and the Aftermath." While I found it to be a very compelling series, I'm not sure if it is the best put-together documentary show. However, I feel a bit guilty being too critical of it, as it's obviously an incredibly emotional topic for Remini and she's very earnest in how she handles it and what she chooses to cover. But I've finally decided that I really do need to write this. As something of a compromise to myself, I explain my critiques first and save the praise for last. It may be the same, but it feels better to me.
The Show as Documentary
In this series, which was originally meant to be an 8-part, 1 season series, but which is getting a second season, Leah Remini, a former Scientologist, seeks to expose the various unsavory activities of the Church. Along with her partner, Mike Rinder, Remini interviews a number of former Scientologists, who discuss various aspects of how the Church of Scientology operates and the ways it impacted their lives. Each episode is nominally centered around a topic, though these do blur together somewhat, as they're really connected as a package of the way Scientology runs. For example, the episode on the impact of Scientology on family necessarily covers ground previously covered in how the Church treats those who leave it.
Overall, I don't think the blurring together of some of the topics is necessarily a problem in and of itself—it's often necessary because the real-life boundaries are unclear—but it does contribute something to what I think is the main weakness of the series: the amount of repetition. The two main components of the show are the interviews with former Scientologists and Remini's musings on what they have said and what she has experienced. The latter part is always set in a bright white room. It's very A&E. (There's also a third component, as the two are frequently followed by people associated with Scientology. They have a number of strange run-ins that I find fascinating, but which doesn't really play into this.) Sometimes this format works quite well, with a more free-flowing interview being summed up by Remini at the end. Other times, it just feels like she's repeating what was already said. I think I noticed this most in the middle episodes. This may have been due to the fact that much of the information conveyed in those had necessarily been conveyed in earlier ones, but a lot of it felt like the interviewee saying something like "they made my children disconnect from me" and then the show cutting to Remini going, "they made her children disconnect from her." While I understand the cuts were meant to repeat the information for emotional effect, I don't feel like it worked particularly well. For me, I felt the emotional effect with the interviewee, so the repetition of the point felt a little emotionally hallow.
However, this may not have been entirely the fault of the show. It may have also been how A&E chose to do their little pre-commercial teasers. They'd often choose Remini saying something in the white room to be the preview of the next section. You'd then get the interview followed by the same scene that was played in the clip before the last commercial break. Because of this, I'm not 100% sure that this is a valid criticism of the series in and of itself, but it was an issue I found in the viewing experience.
The Show as Memoir
Though I can't find a better word for it, I'm not sure it's quite right to call the aspect of the show that I'm about to talk about a memoir. That makes it sound like a tell-all of Remini's life and it's not. Rather, is a discussion of many different people's experiences, which often intersects with others' stories. But it does have something of the emotional honesty of a memoir.
Moreover, this documentary is dripping with emotional honesty. You see former Scientologists opening up and revealing deeply personal things about their pasts, often the most painful parts of their lives. On the one hand, what they tell is valuable because it gives insight into a very secretive and litigious organization, but it's so much more than that. They reveal real things that happened to real people. I think for a lot of us, Scientology is this wacky religion that believes in magic aliens and whatnot, but it's more than that. It often works in very cult-like, manipulative ways and people's lives have been destroyed. This is something that they do say in the show itself and I think it really hits at the heart of the series. Rather than looking at Scientology as a joke, it takes it seriously. And taking it seriously is really the only way to help those affected by it.
While this series may not be amazingly edited, it's incredibly valuable for understanding the human impact of the Church of Scientology. It's definitely worth a watch, especially in the next couple of weeks before season 2 begins on August 15th. I know I'll be watching. And maybe doing another post on it. We'll see.


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VPAD+ Helps the Hearing Impaired on the Phone
I saw a demonstration of Viable's VPAD+ at CES Unveiled yesterday. Viable's products are designed for the hard of hearing, and many of Viable's designers are deaf.
The VPAD+ uses video conferencing technology like its predecessor, the VPAD. Viable, the company that makes the VPAD+, has improved the old version with some enhancements such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatibility, two USB ports, as well as an improved touchscreen.
All of these new features make the VPAD+ a stand-alone online communication tool that does not require a separate wireless adaptor. When a call is received, The VPAD+ will "ring" with flashing lights. The device is set up like Creative's videophone so the deaf and hard of hearing caller can communicate via sign language to the person that he or she can see on his or her screen.
The VPAD+ even offers the services of a third party signing interpreter, in case the person on the other end of the line does not know sign language.
I found it hard to believe that a quality video-conferencing phone designed for the hard of hearing has not been released until now. When I asked one of the company reps the reason for this delay, he said the delay was due to the recent improvements in video conferencing technology.
Technology should really be about helping people who are disabled become more able, and I could not think of a better use of tech with the VPAD+. The VAPD+ is expected to be released in the fall with Viable Customer Support. The basic unit is about $99, and the service comes with a ten-digit number for the device.
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Brooke Says: March 3, 2011 at 3:34 am
This device is great! I'm really glad to know that technology is advancing to help the individuals with disability enjoy an easier life. I'm also a hearing impaired person and I'm excited to get this device. For individuals with the same impairment as I have, I also recommend the use of the Just5 Easyphone. This one has an amplified sound so it really assists me to enjoy a clearer and easier communication. I'm sure your communication lifestyle will also change with this device. Another beautiful thing about this is that it doesn't cost a lot. I only spent $89.99 for the phone unit and $.10 for each minute.


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Singapore-based aquatech startup Umitron has started data services to provide reliable data for aquaculture insurance, leveraging IoT and satellite remote sensing.
Umitron's patent-pending technology enables users to quantify the asset value of the fish and provides environmental data for risk assessment.
Co-founder/managing director Masahiko Yamada announced that the company has raised S$3.7mil funding from Mirai Creation Fund operated by SPARX Group on 6 September as the additional closing of first enterprise equity finance which was announced on 8 June, 2018. The total investment in this round becomes S$15.2mil and it would be the largest amount of fundraising as an early-stage startup in aquatech to date.
With the funding, Umitron enhances its services and promotes new research and development utilising aquaculture data. With the aim of expanding its services, Umitron invites overseas business partners, such as enterprise aquafarms and insurance providers, for sustainable aquaculture.
Umitron says that it sees marine aquaculture production could potentially be increased by over 100 times compared to today by estimating location-specific growth potential using the temperature tolerance of aquaculture species with other important factors such as ocean depth. One challenge is to find ways to support aquafarmers from environmental risk such as disaster in the open ocean.
There have already been several insurance schemes for aquaculture to reduce risk for farmers, but aquaculture insurance has been facing technical challenges to evaluate the value of the fish insured as well as to accumulate environmental data from farming sites.
Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore (HQ) and Japan (R&D HQ), Umitron in July started a project to utilise AI · IoT technologies to automate the valuation of aquaculture movables and the inventory value of cultured fish in Oita prefecture in Japan. Through the system, aquaculture farmers will be able to acquire near-real-time data of movables value at each fish cage, which would help them manage their business.
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Interests/Hobbies: Football, Soccer, Movies
Undergraduate: Columbia University
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College
Internship: General Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Hegde V, Shonuga O, Ellis S, Fragomen A, Kennedy J, Kudryashov V, Lane J. A prospective comparison of 3 approved systems for autologous bone marrow concentration demonstrated nonequivalency in progenitor cell number and concentration. J Orthop Trauma Oct 2014; (28)10: 591-598.
Saleh A, Hegde V, Potty A, Lane JM. Bisphosphonate Therapy and Atypical Fractures. Orthopedic Clinics of North America 2013; (44)2: 137-151.
Meredith D, Kepler C, Huang R, Hegde V. Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) in the Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Spine: Technical Report and Early Outcomes. HSS Journal 2013; (9)1: 25-31.
Hegde V, Meredith D, Keppler C, Huang R. Management of Postoperative Spine Infections. World J Orthop 2012; 3(11): 182-189.
Saleh A, Hegde V, Potty AG, Schneider R, Cornell CN, Lane JM. Management Strategy for Symptomatic Bisphosphonate-Associated Incomplete Atypical Femoral Fractures. HSS Journal 2012; (8)2:103-110.


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Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine's Corner
Feathered Nest Friday at The French Country Cottage
Giveaway at DustyLu
Win a signed copy of
Rachel Ashwell's Inspirations and Beautiful Spaces!
Ends 28 October 2011
(Don't win Lu's? Don't worry.
I'm giving a signed copy away on my annual December giveway, too.)


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Video: Detroit Rubber Ep. 1 of 6 – Prince Fielder's $10k Jordans (Produced by Eminem)
January 30, 2013 · Posted in documentary, Videos · Comment
Check out the first episode of a new web series called "Detroit Rubber" executive produced by Eminem. The show follows sneaker heads Rick Williams and Roland "Ro" Coit and their sneaker shop in Detroit called Burn Rubber. The first episode features baseball player Prince Fielder's quest for a pair of limited edition Encore Jordan's.
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The Police Pension Calculator has now launched to provide you with an illustration of your benefits at a retirement date selected by you. The calculator can be used by everyone, including 1987/2006 members. This calculator is for guidance purposes only and is not a guarantee of future benefits. It is not intended to provide you with financial advice. If you require financial advice, you should contact an independent financial adviser.
The calculator is currently being updated with changes to take into account the recent pay award for officers and revised 1987 scheme lump sum factors. We have received the updated calculator from the Government Actuaries Department however we are in the process of testing it rigorously and making amendments to the guidance before we can launch the new version. We hope to have this completed by the end of February 2019.
What the calculator does provide:
- The calculator offers an illustration of benefits, presented in todays' money terms, that may become payable at a retirement date selected by you.
- It shows benefits payable for each scheme you have been a member of and also includes an estimate of the maximum lump sum that could be payable.
- The calculator also makes available a printable copy of the outputs.
What the Calculator does not provide:
- About any optional benefits such as additional pension and additional voluntary contributions.
- The entitlements your spouse or partner may receive.
- How your pension is calculated.
- The effect of pensions tax charges on your benefits.
Police Pension Calculator (The Calculator is a Microsoft Excel file, it may not be compatible with some Tablet and mobile devices which do not support Microsoft products. Accessibility Guidance is available on the SPPA Website)


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My Redeemer Lives
Irose L. Amo
We live in a world where we don't belong. We live among people not known to us. We are different. We stand out among them, but not because of our small eyes or our straight hair or even our clothing. We stand out only for the very fact that we are Christians. We hold a light in us which makes us shine; we hold a truth which can never be challenged. We are powerful people, under God's grace, and perhaps beyond our imagination. The sad thing today though is that many of us don't recognize it. Many of us are so blind and our eyes cannot see beyond the human flesh. We fail to identify ourselves in Christ. And hence, many of us don't know ourselves any more.
We serve a powerful and awesome God. A God who loves us unconditional, who understands our inmost being, a God who forgives and a God so merciful. We are mere human beings with imperfections that need not be defined. However, despite our imperfections, we believe in ourselves. We serve a perfect God, why is it that we fail to believe in Him? Why is it that we remember Him only on Christmas? Why is it that we remember His love for us only on Good Friday? Why is it that we remember His power only on Easter Sunday? And why is it that we remember His presence only on Pentecost?
We walk down the streets of Mumbai forgetting who we are in Christ. Christianity is not something written in our forehead that people will read, it is an invisible cross that we carry along with us in our every day lives.
We laugh, we smile, we cry like all others but yet we are different. A miracle does not lie in smiling when we are happy, the miracle lies in our ability to smile amidst the turbulence in our lives and it is only God who gives us the power to perform that miracle. And what blessed people we are that He is with us!
We equip ourselves with daily news, we know what's going on around the world and yet many of us fail to equip ourselves with the word of God. The Bible has become just another Sunday ornament in our lives. News will come, news will go. People will come, people will go. But what will never change is the Word of God.
Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is yet to come. We are only sure of our today. Live it in a way that's pleasing to God. Make everyday a Christmas, make everyday a Good Friday, make everyday a Easter Sunday and make everyday a Pentecost. Let us remember God in all that we do. Our rewards are stored in heaven. Jesus loves you!
~ Tarik 21 August, 2009 khan Welfare Committee ko a ni-a, chutaka thurel a tlangpui hai chu:
·Sikpui Ruoi 2009 November thla-a hmang ding.
·Sikpui Sports 2009 khom Sikpui Ruoi hma ngei-a nikhat umni kha'ma hmang tum bok anih.
·Mumbai Hmar Annual Magazine 2009 suksuok thei ni sien ti a ni bok.
·Sum tieng harsatna lei-a Emergency Fund pe thei lo hai chun,ngenna siem in,MHWA in Loan lak dan ding ngaituo pek a tih.
·Registration Fee 2009 khawnkhom dingin ,Area-wise a Collector ruot a nih.
~ Tulai ei member sin hmu thar/written test tling ei zuk hriet thei po hai:
1.Stephan C Hmar-Section Officer-Audit,Comptroller Accountant General.
2.Lalthrakhum Khobung(Buonga)-Intelligence Assistant Inspector, Intelligence Bureau.
3.Lalrothang Tusing-Written test tling-Central Bank of India.
~Lienrum a group hai chun an Patron Member Stephan C Hmar a in , Powai-ah zani inrinni August 22, 209 khan an Lawmman lawmna siem-in, ruoi an thre.Tv Joseph Joute le Tv Daihmingthang hai khom Lenglai Gurup ai-aw a hang thrang-in, inhoi an hang ti hle nieng a tih.
" Kei Swine Flu-a na le thi hai hih ka lo thlir chet chet-a, ka thu sukthluk tumna deu chuh,a naran in, a thi hai hih voksa fa lo ni deuvin ka hmu anih.Chuna, Pune ka fe nok pha chu kan naute a chin tak khom soh, voksa a la fak bek naw-a, tu trum chu infak tir ka tum anih,iem I ngaidan Threnlo Bai"
Pastor Lalsiesang
" Kan tea spoon hai chu hai-ho pui vong anih"
Nk. Judith Joute
" U Eli, lam kan hmanga, chu lei ku chun Mumbai map kan chawka….ana chu Mumbai map a hin LOC ka hmu zo der le, ka zong nasa vei leh "
Tv. Alex(LOC Val)
" Thangngur hai Boss pa'n,Unaupa Gou a mi zuk ti el kha chu,hung hril fie vat raw sen"
Miss Gou
" Hellow, hi lai Masjid lai ka um.Remote control, ka mobile phone sawn-in ka lo choi pala, ka mobile phone khah mi hung thak pek vat ta"
Tv. Joseph Joute
" Sa du kan ni naw-a chu, sa hma-a chu kan tlanhmang ngai nawh.
Tv Stephan Lungtau Hmar
" Recitation thaw khah action ding an ti kher-a, mansa pur khom khah 'action' tho an naw-a..?
Nk. Apui
" Ei inkhompui khan Talent Show item a khan thrang ve sien chu, ka hung thei ding a na, ka khup show dingin"
Nk. Nemzahat(PG Amitabh)
" Ei inkhompui zo khan chu hla pakhat ka lungril-ah an lang veng2 a uma,'Lawmman dang ka dit chuong naw' ti hl a khah"
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ABSTRACT: Modern pre- and perinatal psychology recognizes that the period of life immediately after birth is a significant one for the future development of the human being. This paper surveys the many ways that cultures around the world interpret the puerperium, and the ways they treat the mother and infant and structure mother-infant interaction during this vulnerable period. Both holocultural, statistical summaries and individual case studies are reported, covering such issues as infant feeding patterns, mother-infant separation, isolation of mother and infant from the community, acceptance and rejection of the infant, the postpartum sex taboo and other restrictions.
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Charles D. Laughlin, Ph.D.
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Amazonite is a stone of harmony, it brings a balance within oneself and those that come into contact with it.
Legends and History.
Amazonite is called The Amazon Stone, it was once thought to be found on the Amazon river but scientists now believe that this is incorrect, although it is found in other parts of Brazil and also Mozambique, Namibia, Canada, Russia and the United States.
It was carved and cut into tablets for the Egyptian Book of the Dead, an Amazonite ring in the shape of a scarab was also found amongst the treasures in the burial chambers of Tutankhamen.
It was believed to have adorned the shields of the mythical Amazonian Warrior women who were thought to have existed in the 10th century, it was further used by them to heal wounds and treat illnesses of all kinds.
Properties and Uses.
Amazonite is often referred to as The Stone of Courage and The Stone of Hope, it is said to assist the wearer in becoming a peacemaker and speaking the truth, communicating honestly ones truest thoughts and feelings without becoming over emotional.
There are those that after being left disappointed by a situation may enter a self destruct mode, Amazonite will help calm and balance so as to eliminate the irritation that may be projected and increase the confidence in oneself and in others.
Amazonite will help one to search within themselves and discover their own truths and integrity, to become non-judgemental of others and avoid confrontation so as to live in harmony.
Amazonite will enhance communication on all levels, self expression on ones own thoughts, beliefs and feelings will flow freely without fear of judgement from others. It will enhance the compassion you feel and will allow you to look at differing opinions and perceive both sides of a problem.
Amazonite is the perfect stone for those with anger issues, it will help eliminate aggravation and boost self love so that ones spirit can be cleansed of stagnant negative energies.
When faced with awkward and tough decisions holding a piece of Amazonite will assist you in making a choice that is right for you.
Metaphysically Amazonite is thought to have incredible healing abilities, it is said to balance both the masculine and feminine energies and to increase stamina and physical strength.
Amazonite can stimulate creativity and artistic abilities for its wearer.
Placing a piece of Amazonite in the workplace can assist in ridding the area of negative energies, protecting against unfair and devious business dealings. It can attract new customers and improve business with new opportunities and growth.
When placed on the Third Eye Amazonite will help unlock psychic vision.
When faced with public speaking carrying a piece of Amazonite will assist you as it works wonderfully with the throat chakra.
Meditating with Amazonite.
Meditation with Amazonite can help one to become more aware, it will inspire a person to listen to what the 'self 'is trying to say on all aspects of life.
It will inspire dreams, visions and a trust of your own intuition, enabling one to manifest and retain the Divine energy that is provided by universal love.
Amazonite Chakras.
Throat Chakra:
When out of balance a person will have a tendency to lie, become fearful and doubtful of what others intentions are towards them. Becoming shy, feeling isolated and misunderstood, cunning to the point of being creatively deceitful and an obvious lack of integrity. Physically a person may suffer headaches, stiff neck, sore throats and thyroid issues.
When in balance a person will have the ability to speak the truth, communicate beliefs, ideas and emotions. To have complete integrity and become an inspirational speaker, in the process they will have the ability to see the words unspoken or hidden messages communicated by others.
Heart Chakra:
When the heart chakra is out of balance it can cause a person to become uncommitted, detached, unforgiving, distrustful, controlling or feel controlled in a relationship.
When in balance this chakra enhances the love you have for yourself, empathy and forgiveness for others. You will reconnect to the beauty of life within you and in all that surrounds you. Within emotional relationships you will be able to accept change and understand the nature of what these connections mean.
Third Eye Chakra:
When out of balance a person may suffer anxiety, paranoia, an inability to concentrate, become prone to daydreaming and become stuck in an emotional and intellectual rut. Physically a person may suffer headaches and migraines, nightmares and hallucinations.
When in balance a person will have a strong internal voice that they can follow and trust they will have the capacity to live a peaceful life. They will have a keen intellect and strong intuitive abilities with a good imagination that will help them visualise. A person will be able to rise above conflict and have the ability to remain detached whilst being involved in a positive and productive way.
When this chakra is highly developed an individual will have an expanded spiritual awareness and insight.
Love Sue x
Note: Crystals are used as spiritual supports and normal healthcare and medical advice should still be adhered to.


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By Beth Cranford
I have some beautiful pictures of my husband and kids playing outside on Thanksgiving day of years past. I'm glad he took those pictures because it's the only way I got to share in the fun. Why? because I was inside cooking! Now, I'm all for having a big wonderful dinner, but I'm not so excited about missing out on a family fun day! So, this year, I'm not cooking all day! Instead, I'm going to cook a little each day this week so there is very little to do on Thanksgiving day.
I started out by asking each family members what their absolute favorites are and what they could live without. A big meal is one thing, cooking everything anybody likes is another! And then we settled on one dessert. I know, unheard of! but it will buy me a day with my kids. I listed everything we're having and from there decided how far in advance I could prepare each item. I even included breakfast for Friday because if I don't we'll be tempted to go out and spend a fortune at a restaurant for food that costs very little to make at home. Thursday morning we'll have cinnamon rolls that I'll make today, and then we'll just have some snacks so we won't be too full to eat the grand meal.
I decided to go ahead and post my meal plan incase anyone can gain anything from it. I know it's kind of late. Maybe you just need some recipes. Or you can get some ideas for Christmas.
Here's the link if you want to take a look. Let me know what you think, and enjoy the day!


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Tuesday, 2 June 2015
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Fried Tapioca Noodle and my son
Here you go, my cutest son Desmond - a 5 years old boy....
18 comments:
- Emily said...
He is adorable!
Is tapioca noodles 'loh si fun'?
- March 2, 2009 at 10:26 AM
- Emile Zola@life said...
Emily, no, it is "Cer Hoon Kern", mix tapioca flour (tepung ubi kayu) and hot water to become dough and cut into rectangular shape. Boil in hot water before stir fry hokkien style. A very delicious dish.
- March 2, 2009 at 11:06 AM
- Bakeling said...
Hey ,willing to take photos with a camera this time ?
Luckily you did that ,it makes your son looks more handsome , adorable and 靓仔!
The dish also looks delicios !But I never try that before .
- March 2, 2009 at 11:59 AM
- Emile Zola@life said...
Bakeling,靓仔 ler, he has the same birthday with another 靓仔 Singer Li Hon.
Ya, my husband taught me on how to use camera to take nice photos. Next time, you will see only nice photos, hehehe. But this time I dont know how to print my blog name on the photo, do you know how?
This dish only Hokkien people know how to cook, quite tedious to prepare the noodle, you can buy it from wet market, but it will not taste so good.
- March 2, 2009 at 12:06 PM
- Bakeling said...
I am so glad that at last , you use a digital camera to take photos ! The result is much better than taken by hp!
I don't know how to print the name on my picture. Actually want to ask you again , I malu to do that! One of the blogger :www.rasamalaysia.com ,her photos were stolen by one of the chef ! Pls go visit her website. There were 76 comments she received until last night !
You can enter her website from my home " Food ,Cooking and Baking " List there or you can key in direct at Google !
- March 2, 2009 at 2:30 PM
- Bakeling said...
Forget to tell you that you already have such a good camera and yet you did't use it for a long time ,what a waste ! Luckily it is not too late.
Your post today 令人眼前一亮 !靓晒!
- March 2, 2009 at 2:36 PM
- Bakeling said...
look for this post:
Chef Al Rosas of Rosas Farm Steal Bloggers' Pictures
- March 2, 2009 at 2:48 PM
- Jackson said...
this is one of my favourite noodle.. usually i put in with a lot of chili padi!!
- March 2, 2009 at 3:07 PM
- Emile Zola@life said...
Bakeling, I will visit Rasamalaysia blog later.
Jackson, sometime I will put in " La la" too, very nice.
- March 2, 2009 at 3:28 PM
- Happyland Children Arts said...
Waw,that's a handsome model here^^
- March 2, 2009 at 6:49 PM
- Colin Woon said...
Adorable kid you have! He sure knows how to post for the camera.
Your husband taught you well, these shots came out great! I agree with Bakeling, these shots are much better than the one taken with your phone. The noodle looks very appetizing!
- March 2, 2009 at 10:56 PM
- Bakeling said...
I come back again because there is a 靓仔 here ! Ha ha ha !
Oh ,just like to know what camere and model you are using ?
Don't know ? Ask your husband .
- March 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM
- reanaclaire said...
hi emile.. claire here.. good to come by here to yr bloggie.. now i know loe si fun tapioca noodles.. haha.. good info. i love your blog.. i will link u up..
have a nice day!
- March 3, 2009 at 11:40 AM
- Emile Zola@life said...
Happyland children art, Thank you.
Colin, what you said is true, but is just that sometime use mobile phone is faster than look for the camera, hahaha.
Bakeling, my old camera is Canon Powershot A95. My this camera became very famous after I took photos for the Tulip.
Reanaclaire, Thanks for dropping by. Do come more often. Thanks.
- March 3, 2009 at 1:07 PM
- suesue said...
Your son is so cute. Hey by the way how to make the tapioca noodle. Is it called 'chee hun kun' ah? Over at my place there is a tai chow who sell this but now the tai chow shop chap lup liao. Kind of miss this noodle but my ang and my kids dont like it.
- March 5, 2009 at 8:09 PM
- Emile Zola@life said...
Suesue, it is very easy, just mix hot water and tapioca flour (tepung ubi kayu) till a dough, then cut to rectangular size. Once done,boil the noodle in hot water, when you see the color change and it float, that means the noodle is done. Transfer to cold water and keep till you start to cook it.
I just cook like normal Hokkien style fried noodle.
- March 6, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- znette said...
Hi Sonia
Your son very handsome :p
- May 12, 2011 at 3:05 PM
I want to let you know how grateful I am to have found this tapioca noodle recipe of yours. For health reasons I recently converted my diet & lifestyle to the Primal Blueprint which means I shouldn't consume wheat or rice-based products as well. Being Chinese and having had a lifelong love-affair with my rice and noodles, this has been difficult. But as tapioca flour is a neutral ingredient in the Primal Blueprint diet, I had been searching for ways to make some sort of noodle with it. And yours is by far the most achievable and most delicious-looking dish. So, thank you so much for posting this :)
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