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I had wanted to buy Juliet roses so long but for me they were too expensive so I had never got them before. Once the owner of my favourite flower shop suggested me Juliet and gave me very cheaply, so I immediately ordered new films because they looked breathtaking.
In the afternoon, with golden light.
And early afternoon.
Again late afternoon. Accidentally pressed the sutter.
Actually it was much more beautiful than my photos. A bit disappointed with the result.
Lemony summer Dahlias with Juliet :)
It's time to change the flowers.
And this is the last scene
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The euro traded at multi-week highs against the yen early on Tuesday and held firm against the dollar following a surprisingly strong performance overnight as expectations for additional stimulus from the European Central Bank waned.
The common currency reached a three-week peak of 142.18 yen, before slipping a touch to 141.97 yen. Against the Australian dollar, it hovered near a five-week high of A$1.4985.
But further big gains are unlikely in Asia with a public holiday in Japan set to dampen trade.
A source said ECB President Mario Draghi had told German lawmakers the central bank was still a long way off from implementing a bond-buying program even in the face of persistently low inflation.
Sounding a similar tune, ECB Vice President Vitor Constancio told reporters in Frankfurt that April's inflation figures due later this week should not alone trigger a policy change.
Read MoreQE from ECB? May not be the panacea many hope
Still, traders said any downside surprise in the inflation numbers will weigh on the euro, especially since the market is positioning for a pick up in price pressure.
German inflation figures are due later on Tuesday, ahead of the euro zone number on Wednesday.
"If the German price data fails to show any improvement, this would immediately raise expectations for an ECB easing as soon as May 8, and hurt the euro," analysts at BNP Paribas wrote in a note to clients.
The euro was only a tad firmer on the dollar at $1.3852 after recoiling from a two-week high of $1.3880. That helped the dollar index recover to 79.696 from a two-week low of 79.548.


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IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample 301 - Professional athletes make good role models for young people
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IELTS Writing Task 2/ IELTS Essay:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people think that professional athletes make good role models for young people, while others believe they don't.
What is your opinion on that?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Sample Answer 1:
Each person has one or many role models in his or her life. They prefer to imitate style, method of life and skills from their role models. Professional athletes are also good role models for the people who prefer to watch sports or engage in similar sports activity. People, who have good athletic skills, showcase their talents. They will accept both success and failure in the same manner. This is a very good lesson learnt from professional athletes. People who think athletes as their role model, they will try to imitate that behaviour in their life.
Athletes are playing a major role in influencing in other's life. The example of attending to practice, time management, continuous practice, self-confidence and many more behaviours are learnt by many youngers. This is influencing in both male and female youngsters.
At the same time, professional athletes are not the only group of people act as good role models. Good artists, good social workers, teachers, medical staff, government servants also act as good role models in youngers' life. According to the preferences of youngers, role models also differ. Such as Youngers like to watch more films than sports, then, an actor or actress would be a role model for them. If they prefer to involve in social service, previous leaders on social service would be their role models, examples of Mother Theresa. Likewise, role models are not only from the field of athletes but also from vast numbers of other fields.
Anyhow, as per my own opinion, I agree with the statement, 'some people think that professional athletes make good role models for young people while other fields of professionals also make good role models for young people.
[ Written by - Niro Devi ]
Sample Answer 2:
As we know sports are very important in day to day life. Youngsters get more attraction towards sports and try to play the same as professional athletes. They copy them in various means like playing style, looking, hair style, speaking, body language etc.
Interviews from professional athletes play an important role for all of their fans as they implement their tips and advice in their play strategies, which gives them guidance and path in becoming successful. Likewise, they learn team building, teamwork, individual effort and people management skills in their life.
Yet in the response of above, we see some professional athletes involve in advertisement, movie making and promoting brands, which is basically a way to earn more money for them but it gives wrong lessons to their viewers and fans. Young people think, to be good looking, is also a part to become a successful athlete and somehow, they get distraction from their career path. Hence, many good athletes remain unsuccessful in their career path and usually switch to another domain when they face failure. Followers should understand everyone has one or other merit in himself and different style to do any work, also to be true to their work only can make them successful in their life; for Example: Mahendra Dhoni is a famous athlete and famous for his batting style and long hair style, but he is also a dedicated person towards his work which helped him to climb the success ladder.
Therefore, I truly believe if something comes to lesson giving to the viewers and fans, successful people like celebrities should not give wrong lessons. They should always boost up their viewers and come up with different ideas which can help them to lead their life in the right path. Distracting youngsters in their career building age can bring serious issues for country's development and put everyone in soup.
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Sample Answer 3:
Professional sportsmen and women are and have always been inspirational idols in young people's life. In my opinion, youngsters take examples from them and attempt to become successful forthcoming people of the same type. The young generation also mimics the styles and fashions of their favourite sports person. I believe that the professional athletes can be exemplary figures for the young generation.
Their persistence and perseverance are an incentive for young people. Because when children observe some people around them that attain big successes they get thrilled and fall in the desire of such resounding targets. No one can perceive this emotional reaction as a bad thing. In sequence as children get older, they carry these targets with them and also they boost ambitions by seeing other achievements of inspiring people. In addition, they proceed their educational period with these ambitions.
One of the positive aspects of professional athletes' influence is that they do not only be an insight and incentive for those who wish to become a sportsperson but also they exhibit massive successes on account of at least that big efforts and hard working for other children who intend to be successful engineers, doctors or business people. Athletes are also good examples for children who are not in good condition and environment. These athletes such as Usain Bolt, Muhammed Ali and others teach to tolerate hardships and learn from those. Most successful sports people come from poverty and show their abilities that if they wish to achieve and work hard they can reach their target.
To sum up, professional and successful sports people constitute a large part of children's inspirations and their perseverance and hard work help their little admirers to try and take initiatives to become like them.
[ Written by - Elruz Rehimli ]
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What is your opinion on that?
Answer: Sports stars and film celebrities are probably most popular to youngsters and it would be very rare for a youngster not to know the name of famous sports personnel. Young people usually get involved in different kinds of sports and they often mimic their favourite sportsmen and learn from their actions. Even though professional athletes can motivate and influence the young people, I believe, other successful professionals can act as better role models for the young.
First, youths regularly watch the sports programmes and select their superheroes - be it football, cricket, rugby, car racing, badminton or any other sports, youngsters always like to pick a favourite. For instance, Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar is one of the most popular cricket players and many young people consider him as the master of cricket. However, he can be a good role model for young in terms of their inspiration to become a better cricket player, not in all level in life. Sports personnel usually have a short career and one superstar gets replaced by another one within years. So, in my opinion, they could be models for aspiring sports lovers but not to all youngsters. Again, many successful sportsmen have set bad examples in their real life like abusing drugs and by committing crimes. Such people should never be our young generation's role model.
On the contrary, other professionals like scientists, writers, politicians, doctors, architects, explorers are also hardworking and can guide pupils in their life more efficiently. Formal president, APJ Abdul Kalam's life is a great illustration to this. He was born and brought up as a poor kid but by his hardworking and positive attitude, he reached the top. Social workers, teachers, policeman, artists or any other professional who contribute to change the world for betterment can also motivate and inspire the young generation. In my opinion, their contributions are far greater than that of successful athletes.
To cut the long story short, all individuals can have multiple role models in their life and indeed our role models changes with our ages. It is true that successful sports personnel have a great influence on youngsters but other important professionals like social workers, artists, writer etc could be better role models for young people.


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Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Thirty-One Days of Crafting 2016 - Day Nine - Happy Birthday Barbie!!!
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Well, box 1 Ephyra saya sudah settle and now going on my 2nd box pulak. Latest improvement yang dapat rasa ialah bibir dah tak kering macam dulu. SUNGGUH. No longer in need of Vaseline haha, Paul Frank lip balm beli kat Watsons sudah memadai. If not, I tak boleh guna normal lip balm because it doesn't help at all and must always resorted to the petroleum jelly. Not anymore now :)
Then skin pun dah less dry (leg parts especially), so yes, this is my next hoyehhhh progress. But of course I must not stop here, and owh please, water is a must too. Water is a medium to everything. Medium to transport nutrients to every part of the body and to flush out toxins and stuff. Ok, faham ye?
Between, kena ingat juga yer, collagen bukan semata untuk muka, it benefits the whole body. If you don't see the difference on your face, trust me, mesti ada bahagian lagi pada tubuh badan yang kita dapat improvement. Termasuk energy ;)
Progress wise, depends pada tubuh badan kita sendiri macam mana. Perfectly fit healthy body usually will get faster results, well obviously sebab less repairs need to be done kan heheh :) So cepatlah restore youthful look itu :P Kalau badan banyak toxins, of course it may take awhile untuk progress okies. But don't worry, it will surely do wonders punya.
Last but not least, kat bawah ni list of Ephyra benefits for your reference.
- Improves skin elasticity, making it soft and glowing.
- Improves skin condition from freckles and blemishes.
- Prevent wrinkles and smoothen fine lines.
- Proven Anti Aging Formula.
- Improves hair quality for more healthy, soft and shiny.
- Contain high prebiotics benefits.
- Improve digestive system in the body.
- Help to reduce cholesterol level.
- Improves energy and concentration.
- Boosts your immune system.
- Help to solve insomnia problem.
- Aids in weight control and help increasing your metabolism.
- Relieves arthritis and joint pains.
- Promotes cardiovascular health.
AND, read below link for further explanation. Info I dapat from internet, to match those points stated above ;)
Collagen is a protein that provides structure and strength to cells, tissues, tendons, bones, ligaments, cartilage and skin. It forms in sturdy bundles and ropes called collagen fibers, working alongside keratin to keep skin youthful and wrinkle-free. Collagen is the main component in all connective tissues and it is what keeps joints cushioned and muscles strong. According to an article in the British Journal of Dermatology (Vol 93, Issue 6), as we age we lose collagen, which accounts for thickness and density of the skin. Women also have lower amounts of collagen than men at all ages. Collagen supplements promise to not only restore skin's elasticity, but relieve joint pain, build lean muscle, reduce fat and rejuvenate hair and nails.
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12 September 2010
Summer, Come Out Come Out Wherever You Are
7 comments:
- LB3K said...
Ahhh! I can't believe how short our summer was! This post makes me want to cry. . .
- September 12, 2010 at 1:38 PM
- Paige said...
Wow! I can't believe I'm hearing someone say that. We hit the upper 80s/low 90s the other day and everyone was talking about the cool weather (sadly, in a very unsarcastic way). I have an idea! How about next year we arrange a house swap for about a month. I would love a cool summer.
PS- I am in Tupelo, Mississippi. So maybe you wouldn't want to swap houses! ;)
-Paige (aka Working Mama)
- September 12, 2010 at 4:13 PM
- My Little Cupcake said...
Your pics are beautiful, especially the tulips! Btw, I'm in Memphis, so I am totally with Paige on thinking upper 80's to low 90's is cool weather. I would love a cooler summer too!
- September 12, 2010 at 8:08 PM
- Momma said...
We must live near each other. I missed summer this year!
- September 13, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Great Photos! Thank you for sharing...Summer flew this year, I guess it was because we kept very busy.
I'm dreading winter...but trying to not think about it while I enjoy Autumn.
- September 13, 2010 at 12:13 PM
- Mrs. M said...
The weather doesn't bother me....even all this rain we've had. Everyone is talking about the awful weather we had & I must have been in a fog cause I'm always thinking, "What? Wasn't it just normal for Calgary?"
I would however like two more months before its' really cold.
As I walked my boy to kindergarten this afternoon, the yellow leaves and spitting rain, reminded me that it really is fall. Farewell sweet summer.
- September 13, 2010 at 1:43 PM
- dls said...
What wonderful photos you take. Thanks for sharing them. Such a sweetie pie, too!
- September 15, 2010 at 8:53 PM


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This was SUCH an amazingly awesome surprise!!! I have been wanting to read this for so long and especially after the mere-mortal-words-can't-describe-how-awesome-she-is Becca gushed about it, I knew I needed to read it. So what did she do? She sent me a copy this week. She is honestly the sweetest Aussie you'll meet and I love her and I hope she knows I'm totally eating some hot vegan bread while I read this <3
To be honest, I probably would have overlooked this book had I not been asked if I wanted to review it. But then I took the time to check it out, gauge reader reactions and... I was intrigued. I'm so glad it was brought to my attention, because I've just started reading it and it already has me hooked! I have high hopes for the rest of the story.
And it would never have been possible without Dumbly-dorr's unfathomably amazing understudy Sarah (or is she Voldemort's? Maybe she's a spy a la Snape. Either way, still the best f**** spy this world has ever known), for getting my letter to me exactly 11 years later (ELEVEN. THE MAGICAL DOTS ARE CONNECTING). I don't know if you know this, but I effing love her.


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State Champion Spotlight: Tucker Barber
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Our next state champion spotlight is Tucker Barber of Mt. Blue. He was the 2017 Class A Classical and Freestyle state champion. He also won the KVAC Classical and was state champion in 2016. We asked him about his successes, his team successes and his training.
1) What were your preparations leading up to the state meet?
I took it easy. I was traveling earlier in that week, so I did some nice running with some gentle ski action right before. My coaches sprinkled some pickups here and there for fun. All in all, things were relaxed and chill. But not chill as in temperature. The weather was actually unsettlingly warm.
2) How did you deal with the pressure and emotions that come along with competing in a state meet?
I just tried to have a good time, and enjoy as much of my vacation and skiing as I could. I also ate quite a bit.
3) What was going through your mind at the starting line knowing that the conditions were soft and warm?
Mariachi music. It was like we had jumped a climate zone. Normally I'm not really into warmer temperatures during the winter, but all in all, things worked out well. Skiing in shorts is an alright experience every once and a while. It made the racing slower, but after several icy races, it was an okay change of pace.
4) You have had a remarkable Nordic skiing high school career. What do you attribute your fast races to?
There are several factors such as the great program from which I was brought up, my very dedicated coaches, and of course the undeniable influence of luck. But really, what makes the skis glide is putting in the effort. Conscious, deliberate, continuous effort. Neither long meaningless skiing or isolated intense workouts themselves will makes the seconds fall off. I didn't end up training specifically for nordic as much as last year, and I certainly paid for it coming into the season. I had to continue to challenge the little aspects of my skiing that my coaches helped me discover, such as that exaggerated toe flick or pole timing, to keep my mind and body on edge. Through those small improvements, I inched my way up.
5) Your team won the state championships. What was your reaction to winning?
It was a great way to end the team season. The whole team had a super solid placing, and things really came together. The team as always was very deep, and watching everyone give it their all for the win was impressive.
6) What are some of your best memories from ski racing this past season?
Some of my best memories were of pulling tricks on the alpine park (long live Nordic Stunt Team) and just hanging around the wax shack with the team and making bad jokes and melting colorful blocks of wax.
7) What is your favorite part about skiing and ski racing?
I like how form and power work together. I like the speed and the coldness of the air. I like how knowledge and personal experience factor in. But my favorite part would have to be lobster gloves.
8) What are your plans for next year?
9) What were your goals for this season and did you achieve them?
Last year, I mentioned my goals were to win both state individual titles and the team title. I was fortunate enough to accomplish both of these. Though all in all, I think that goals aren't necessarily the best measure of a season. I was satisfied with my results and how I felt I raced this season, but more importantly I know where I could have improved, and hope the knowledge that I gained over the season to help me in the future


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Hopefully my teammates won't kick me out the door!
I stamped my images from the Waterlilies stamp set in Memento Black Ink and then colored in with Copic markers from the Hollyhock Collection and the New Leaves Collection . I used Mauve Rose Seam Binding and crinkled it up for my ribbon and bow.
My green and pink designer paper has been scored all around each edge using my Scor-Buddy. I added some bling using pearls and rhinestones, stick pins, and a little beaded charm I made.
Five years ago, on a trip to visit my son, I found a little book that I love called It's Never Too Late. You can read the original post here (and see what an awful photographer I was then for my cards haha!). I thought I would start sharing some of the little inspirational words each week on my blog, and today's card sentiment reminded me of this one:
It's Never Too Late
to love life
Consider the alternative
Have the time of your life.
It's up to you.
You can live flat out.
Or you can slowly rust.
Be the best you can.
"Life is short and time is swift." -- Proverb
Read all about the challenge here and join us! Be sure to visit the rest of the Timeless Tuesday Team to see what they have made!
- Allison Cope
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Winter 2006
The Power of IdeasPlaying Against Type
Professor Laura Kray on how stereotypes hurt women in negotiations
By Kim Girard
When Associate Professor Laura Kray kicked off her negotiations class last fall with Harvard President Lawrence Summers' controversial remark that women and men differ in their "availability of aptitude" in the sciences, it didnt take long for the room to heat up.
"We spent half the class talking about this hot-button issue," says Kray. But, she didnt just focus on the veracity of Summers claim that a shortage of capable women in elite positions may be attributed to an innate difference between men and women. She instead linked Summers remarks to the broader issue of when and how these stereotypes impact women when they negotiate.
"Id often get the question: Whos better at negotiating, men or women?" says Kray. "The question, not surprisingly, came most often from women."
In Krays research, she explores the power of gender stereotyping at the bargaining table, building on and challenging previous research that found that men and women dont share equal success in negotiations. Although the advantage men enjoy is small, Kray says it should not be dismissed because it can quickly add up. For example, a seemingly negligible difference in starting pay between male and female MBAs negotiating their first job offers can have a large cumulative effect over the course of their careers.
Kray believes this doesnt have to happen. In experiments conducted during recent research, she asked business students to role-play in negotiation scenarios. In one experiment, she recruited 94 undergraduate business students, rewarding them with course credit and money based on their negotiation performance. Through the experiments, Kray sought to deepen her understanding of how endorsement of gender stereotypes affects the negotiation performance of both men and women.
Negotiators were asked to bargain over different job related issues; from salary to bonuses to benefits. They earned points for how well they succeeded in each area. Partnering men and women, Kray manipulated the explicitness of the gender stereotype endorsement by providing participants with information about supposed predictors of negotiation success before the bargaining began. When subtly activating the masculine stereotype, an experimenter told participants that "previous research has shown that the most effective negotiators in negotiations like the one youll do today are rational and assertive, and demonstrate a regard for their own interest, rather than being emotional or passive." To make the masculine stereotype manipulation explicit, some students were told that "male and female students have been shown to differ in their performance on this task."
Kray found that subtly activating the masculine stereotype gave men the edge at the bargaining table. However, when a woman is told that a man has a leg up in negotiations, Krays research shows a surprising outcome: the woman will set higher, more aggressive negotiating goals and outperform her male counterpart at the bargaining table. "All of the sudden women set their sights on disproving the stereotype, which actually improves their economic outcomes," Kray says.
Kray also found that prepping negotiators to value stereotypically feminine traits such as being verbally communicative and empathetic reversed the male advantage.
"By strengthening the link in negotiators minds between stereotypically feminine traits and negotiation success, women become more confident and assertive in pursuing their bargaining goals," Kray says.
The bottom line is that women are fully equipped to negotiate well while retaining a stereotypically female style of negotiating. Kray calls this the "Marilyn Monroe effect," because it speaks to the actresss famed quote: "I dont mind living in a mans world as long as I can be a woman in it."
Kray has some advice for women who fear negotiations. Take control of the gender stereotypes and use them to your advantage. Dont take negotiations personally.
Do your homework and dont be afraid to ask for what you want. Practice what you want to say in the mirror.
Think about the long term. And finally, have a little fun. She says, "Learn to love the game."
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And it makes me want to sew. It's Summer House by Lily Ashbury.
The Northwest Florida Paralegal Association is holding an auction to benefit Children's Services Center. I agonized over what I might donate for the auction, then decided a Courthouse Steps quilt would be appropriate for an auction involving the local legal community. Duh. Can you believe I didn't think of that immediately?


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An epic photoshoot took place in an underwater shipwreck and this video shows exactly how it was done.
Photographer Benjamin Von Wong led his team deep in the ocean for the majestic shoot which saw models posing next to a sunken vessel.
The phenomenal video of the event was posted on his YouTube channel for all to see.
In the clip you'll see freedivers holding cameras and snapping away as a woman in a flowing white dress sways infront of the wreckage.
It's breathtaking to watch a crew work so effortlessly in such an environment.
As well as capturing some awe-inspiring images, Benjamin also homes in on the secret to success.
He said: "I have learned over time that the people you want to work with to achieve the best results are not the most qualified professionals, or the ones with the best credentials or most experience.
"But it is the people that have the most passion and that really really want to be involved."
It's clear he knows how to make a splash.
The behind-the-scenes clip can be watched above.


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NOTE: The Mission (known as The Mission UK in the United States) are a gothic rock band formed in 1986 by former members of The Sisters of Mercy. Initially known as The Sisterhood, the band was started by frontman Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams (both from the Sisters of Mercy), soon adding drummer Mick Brown (Red Lorry Yellow Lorry) and guitarist Simon Hinkler (Artery and Pulp). Aside from Hussey, the line-up has changed several times during the years and the band has been on hiatus twice. (from Wikipedia)
Not the complete show - missing 2 tracks.
Source: FM Broadcast
Sound Quality: 10/10
1. Amelia
2. Child's Play
3. Into the Blue
4. Butterfly on a Wheel
5. Serpent's Kiss
6. Sea of Love
7. Beyond the Pale
8. Tower of Strength
9. Sacrilege
10. Deliverance (cut)
11. Like a Hurricane (Neil Young cover)
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Support the artist by buying their records and attending their shows.
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Many people are turning to weight loss pills to provide the solution for their weight related problems. One such popular product is the raspberry ketone supplements.
Raspberry ketone has over the years been seen as having qualities that assist in loss of weight.
It is a chemical component mostly found in raspberries. Smaller quantities of this chemical can be found in cranberries and blackberries.
This chemical is not only contained in weight loss products, but can also be found in processed foods to add flavor and a sweet smell.
Tests have been conducted on clinical animals and the results have shown that raspberry ketone can speed up metabolism and reduce body fat.
In as much as raspberry ketone supplements are in the market worldwide, this product was banned in the UK in 2003. The reason was that it did not meet the requirements by law and numerous safety concerns were raised.
Is there any clinical evidence supporting the weight loss claim?
In the year 2004 a test was done. In that test several mice were kept on a diet having lots of fat with raspberry ketone for about six weeks. This was followed by another five weeks of the same diet but with an increase in the quantity of raspberry ketone.
The results sparked a lot of interest, as they showed that the raspberry ketone was able to prevent weight gain that would otherwise have been caused by the large intake of fat.
Other tests carried out suggested that raspberry ketone also had the ability to speed up the breaking of fats by causing an increase in the adiponectin hormone.
What are the experts saying about it?
Some health nutritionists have been known to come out clear, advising their clients against the use of raspberry ketone supplements.
They say that as much as raspberry ketones occur naturally in raspberries; the supplements are not purely extracted from the fruits but manufactured. The process of extracting the raspberry ketones from the fruit is costly and time consuming.
Another reason is that the results people are excited about came from tests conducted on animals and it is not clear whether the same effect will be replicated in humans.
Experts say there has never been an easier way to shed of those pounds. These supplements make you believe that the weight will in a way just disappear. The best you can do is getting plenty of exercise. This not only gives you that healthy weight but, muscle tone and mind as well.
Does it mean raspberry ketone supplements are dangerous?
Raspberry ketone contains a substance known as dinitrophenol (DNP). This substance can make your metabolism rate be at an all time high. This can lead to feeling of nausea, dizziness that could eventually lead to a deadly heart attack.
Raspberry Ketone will have to go through a lot of screening before it can be welcomed in to the market as a safe weight loss supplement.
Would you consider trying out the raspberry ketones? That is food for thought.


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Family Tree DNA have announced that their holiday sale is now on. The Family Finder test is reduced to $89 (£57). The 37-marker Y-DNA test is $129 (£82). The mtDNA full sequence test is $169 (£108). The Big Y test for advanced users is $525 (£334). A full list of prices is shown below. Upgrades are also included in the sale so it's a good opportunity to upgrade your kit if you've not already done so. E-mails are in the process of being sent out to group administrators. FTDNA customers will be notified separately. The sale prices are provided below. There is a new mystery reward discount scheme so you might be able to get a further reduction on the sale prices. If you receive a mystery award and you are unable to use it for any reason do make sure you share it with the fellow project members. I've copied below for reference the e-mail that was sent out to the genetic genealogy bloggers.
For this holiday season we've got an exciting new twist to the sale - Mystery Reward discounts! The Mystery Reward will be a randomized discount (up to $100 off) that can be applied on top of the already reduced Holiday Sale prices.
The Mystery Reward icon will appear on testers' myFTDNA dashboard each week and the code will expire the night before the next Mystery Reward appears. When you click the icon, you'll to go to the reward page to open the Mystery Reward for savings up to $100. We'll also send an email notification to the kit's primary email address when a new code is available for use or sharing.
Best of all, there will be a new Mystery Reward every week. Customers can use the discount or can share it with a friend.
In addition, all customers who have purchased the Big Y test will receive a coupon for $50 off a Big Y test. That's ON TOP of the sale price. Yes, you read that right. A coupon that can be used on top of a sale price. The coupon can also be "regifted," meaning shared with a friend or fellow project member.
Thank you for helping us to generate excitement about the holiday sale. We appreciate all the cooperation you give us throughout the year!
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Follicare - Product Review
Follicare is a hair care system formulated to attack the major causes of hair loss inside and out. Follicare products include 5% Extra Strength Minoxidil, Topical Spray, Revitalizing Shampoo and Nutritional Supplement. Minoxidil, also known as Rogaine®, is an FDA-approved medication for hair loss treatment.
Male or female pattern baldness, known as androgenic alopecia (AGA), is a common form of hair loss in men and women. Minoxidil is a vasodilator drug that may also slow hair loss and improve hair growth in male or female pattern baldness. Follicare's Topical Spray contains natural vasodilators including kigelia fruit, clary sage, benzyl nicotinate and cinnamon. They protect against hair loss by increasing blood flow to the scalp.
One of the causes of hair loss is believed to be due to the damaging effects of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) and the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. Follicare topical spray and nutritional supplement contain saw palmetto and beta sitosterol (a plant phytosterol), to block 5-alpha-reductase and stop the production of DHT. They also contain gingko biloba to increase scalp circulation and nutrient supply to the hair roots and follicles.
Follicare uses a patented liposome system that delivers key ingredients directly to the hair follicle. Follicare offers a 1 year money-back guarantee.
Follicare has the following benefits:
Certain people may experience GI (gastrointestinal) distress when taking saw palmetto.
Some medications may interact with topical minoxidil.
Minoxidil's side effects can include minor symptoms such as scalp itching and irritation or a temporary increase in hair loss. Rare side effects can occur such as chest pain, faintness or dizziness, fast or irregular heart beat, sudden weight gain, or swollen face, hands or feet.
Certain people may experience excessive bleeding when taking gingko biloba.
Be aware that some drugs may interact with the nutrients in Follicare including but not limited to:
Is it for you?
If you want to attack the major causes of hair loss inside and out, try Follicare.
However, pregnant or lactating women, people with pre-existing medical conditions or those taking medications should consult a physician before taking Follicare.
Dosage and Directions
Apply 6 pumps of Topical Spray onto the scalp one to two times per day.
Apply one mL Minoxidil 2 times a day directly onto the scalp.
Take 2 caplets daily, preferably with meals to enhance absorption.
Follicare products need to be used for at least 8 to 12 months to achieve maximum results.
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The Thanksgiving Holiday has inspired me to create this Thank You card and altered jar set. I used my sweet Tilda with cherries and Butterfly sign stamps from Magnolia. The papers are Happy Harvest collection from Imaginisce.
To create the bottom edge of my card and the borders for the altered jar I used Martha Stewart's Pinking Scallop punch. I made the little flowers using a 1 1/2" circular punch and I also used a 2" circular scallop punch to decorate the cap of my jar.
The beautiful silk flowers are from Recollections and I added these gorgeous flower centers I found at my local arts and crafts store.
I colored Miss Tilda with my Copic markers. Skin: E11, E00, E000, E0000 and R20. Dress and Shoes: R39, R29, R27, R24 and R22. Sign and Basket: E59, E57, E33, E31 and E50. Grays (Dress and Socks): C7, C5, C3 and C1. Shadows: W5, W3 and W1. Butterfly: YR18, YR15 and YR12 with some orange Stickles.
Entering the Totally Tilda Challenge: Masking.
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Hello! How are you doing? I am in this quaint coffee shop, blood rushing with caffeine, and a head full of ideas. I just felt like writing a blog post today, talking to you guys the old fashion way. Not like blog posts are old fashioned, I just haven't been doing it very often lately with YouTube videos taking up most of my time. Anyway, lets get back to on track, I tend to derail my thoughts very much when I am high on coffee. You must talk to Larissa, to find out the things I do when I am high on coffee. See, I derailed again. So, today I wanted to review the new Lakme Enrich Matte Lipsticks. These are the new and revamped, good old Lakme Enrich Lipsticks. Remember the iconic maroon packaged lipstick? Yep, this is the same one, with a matte finish (thank god), and a cuter, clear packaging. There are 20 new shades in this range, and I was very kindly sent 4 shades to try and here's what I think.
These are affordable and you get a really good formula for what you pay. These lipsticks are pigmented, matte and very comfortable on the lips. The colours do not go patchy on the lips, how ever the purple on did go a little patchy and sheer at first, but did get better with the second coat. They kind of smell weird though, if you're a fan of sweet smelling things you'll like it, I don't. The lipstick isn't necessarily long lasting, but it does stain the lips. You will need to touch up when you're out and about.
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This a very warm, deep reddish burgundy shade. Will look wonderful on all Indian Skin tone. It was very hard for me to stop my Mother from taking this because I had to review it. :D
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A beautiful, bright, fuchsia. A stereotypical pink lipstick, that looks good on anything you wear.
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This is the purple I was talking about that went up sheer first and then much better when reapplied.
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Omg this burnt orange shade was love at first site. IT IS BEAUTIFUL. Period.
These are priced at Rs. 295. Told you it was affordable. Also, if you're wondering if I got a new tattoo, I didn't. This is my lovely friend Shreeja's hand. I borrowed her hand.
Let me know if you'd like to try this for yourself? I think you should, talk to me in the comments down below.


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Course Objective
The purpose of this course is to present the basics of calculus. The course intends to cover all material that will set the background for understanding mathematical economics. The course material also focuses on the development of the tools and background necessary for your other field courses.
Course Organization
1) We will gain familiarity with preliminaries of basic calculus.
2) We will explore applications of mathematical tools.
*Class participation is integral to the course. Review your notes before class, and bring your questions for discussion.
Homework and Exams
Exams presume a thorough knowledge of the assignments given in class throughout the semester, as well as the end-of-chapter problems in your textbook. Ongoing study groups are highly recommended.
Course Resources
This class will use the discussion group www.groups.yahoo.com/group/akueconmath1 for the syllabus, lecture notes, homework, and discussions. Therefore, you must subscribe to the group. All students are expected to monitor their course email, which may contain homework problems and reading assignments. All students are expected to adhere to basic email etiquette be respectful, quote appropriately, and put your name and last name.
Course Prerequisites
*A very solid basis in precalculus mathematics (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) is a must. I also consider a commitment to upholding the academic integrity rules to be prerequisite to participation in this course.
Grading will be based on a midterm exam (30 percent), and a cumulative final exam (70 percent). I will add 20 percent extra credit (10 percent in midterm and 10 percent in final exam) for assignments and the end-of-chapter problems in your textbook.
Robert A. Adams, 2006, Calculus: A Complete Course 6th Edition, Addision- Wesley, Toronto.
Michael W. Klein, 2002, Mathematical Methods for Economics, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Boston.
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-Matrix Calculations
-Partial Differentiation
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I hope you had a wonderful holiday season as we did and are ready for a wonderful 2014.
I took a break from the cyber world, and spend lots of time with my boys. Did a lot of shopping, gift wrapping, cooking, cleaning, organizing, movie watching, and we have been hitting the gym every day. Other than that, not much, no work, no waking up early, just fun, fun and more fun.
I did some changes to my blog and store though, as part of the fun. Do you like the new look? I do, so I will stick with it for a while, but since I am truly considering switching to WP from blogger, I don't know what is going to happen. (jeje)
The SKdigis store is open again, also changed the look to match my blog and purged some images. I will be adding new ones soon, I just need to make some samples first.
- Learn WP.
- Join some challenges.
- NO design team work this year (don't want responsibilities, datelines or any kind of pressure)
- Go out with my friends more often.
- Enjoy life outside the cyber world.


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2 Shades were happy to be invited back to Pendleside Hospice, near Burnley, to entertain the patients. We could have played a set of Xmas songs as it was snowing outside but instead performed a range of standards, pop and country songs including a Tex-Mex medley and a Glen Campbell trilogy.
We were ably assisted by ex-Avalon Roy Shoesmith on percussion (his second gig with us at the hospice) and our friend Tony Cummings who duetted on "Glory of Love" and "Let it Be me". As usual the audience were invited to sing along.


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Clinical Supervision of School Counselors.
Henderson, Patricia; Lampe, Richard E.
School Counselor, v39 n3 p151-57 Jan 1992
Describes school counseling project in which building-level counseling department heads filled supervisory role. Describes head counselor's role in clinical supervision, problems encountered in implementing a clinical supervision model, districtwide training head counselors received to conduct appropriate clinical supervision, and benefits of clinical supervision of counselors. (ABL)
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Jury finds Charlie White guilty on six of seven counts
A Hamilton County jury has found Secretary of State Charlie White guilty on six of seven counts in his voter fraud case. The jury returned the verdict early Saturday morning after getting the case on Friday.
The jury began deliberating at 2:00 pm. They came back at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday after deliberating for nearly 13 hours.
White spoke to Eyewitness News after the verdict, and was disappointed with the decision. "Disappointed for my family and the people who supported me," White said. "We will review all of our options. A lot of things we've objected to all this time and fight another day."
Former Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi defended White and will try to have the felonies reduced. "We would ask for an evidentiary hearing so he is charged not as a felon because it is not worthy of that, but as a misdemeanor," Brizzi said after leaving the courtroom.
Special prosecutor John Dowd wants the felony counts to stay in place. "Our position is the jury convicted him of six felonies," Dowd said, "and we believe he should be sentenced on the basis of six felonies."
White was accused of lying about where he lived when he registered to vote in the May 2010 Republican primary. Prosecutors said he used his ex-wife's address instead of a condo he had with his fiancee to keep his $1,000-per-month Fishers Town Council salary despite moving out of his council district.
State law bars anyone convicted of a felony from remaining in office. It wasn't immediately clear how quickly White could be replaced or who might succeed him.
Governor Mitch Daniels immediately appointed an interim Secretary of State to replace White, and issued this statement:
"Effective immediately, I have appointed Jerry Bonnet, a Secretary of State employee since 2005, and currently chief deputy, to serve as Secretary of State on an interim basis. This is an exceptionally busy time in the Secretary of State's office as signatures for president, U.S. Senate and governor are being certified this month. Jerry, a Yorktown native, has agreed to serve until I either select someone else to serve the remainder of the current term or until the prior occupant is reinstated.
"I have chosen not to make a permanent appointment today out of respect for the judge's authority to lessen the verdict to a misdemeanor and reinstate the elected office holder. If the felony convictions are not altered, I anticipate making a permanent appointment quickly.
"Jerry Bonnet is a longtime employee who absolutely knows what should be done to provide the effective supervision and oversight the office requires."
A copy of the appointment letter may be found here.
White's conviction also means possible prison time.
Prosecuting attorney Dan Sigler became ill in court Friday morning and required medical attention. The Whitley County attorney returned to the courthouse in the afternoon.
Sigler's son tells Eyewitness News his father had a bout with the flu earlier this week and became dehydrated during closing arguments The younger Sigler said after his father was taken to the hospital, he and the team of special prosecutors went on to wrap up the case.
The prosecution argued that White knew he was committing voter fraud but did it anyway for political power.
White's attorney, Carl Brizzi, rested Thursday without presenting a case against the fraud charges.
Sigler returned to the Hamilton County Courthouse at 4:00 pm after getting an IV treatment at Riverview Hospital hours earlier.
Sigler told Eyewitness News he felt a lot better than he did "when his hands started trembling" during Carl Brizzi's closing arguments. Fearing he would pass out, Sigler said he made eye contact with the judge and quietly slipped out the door.
Once outside the courtroom he says he began shaking uncontrollably. That's when court deputies called an ambulance.
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Prosecutors claim White used his ex-wife's address on his voter registration form in the May 2010 Republican primary when he actually had a condo elsewhere with his fiancee.
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We live and breathe surf here at ThunderBomb Surf Camp in Nicaragua. Our team is comprised of dedicated people that want to ensure you have the ultimate surf adventure, beginning with the owners, Jonathan Griffin and Albertus Valkenburg. Jonathan Griffin (who moved to Nicaragua to feed his surf addiction) was born and raised in Boston, MA and will be your host in and out of the water. Albertus Valkenburg grew up across the Atlantic in Holland, and will be managing your stay to perfection. Additional team members include, Xiomara our local chef, German our Guide and manager. Don Ever, security guard/gardener, who is always smiling and willing to offer a helping hand. He keeps things running at ThunderBomb surf camp while we're out doing what we do best – surfing! Maryines in housekeeping, she ensures that things stay tidy and neat. Last, but not least, we have Antonio(Father of Alex local surf champ), our boat-captain and local fisherman who knows 'his waves' better than anyone.
Our camp is fully equipped to provide the maximum surf experience. We have Toyota Safari 4x4's for getting to our destinations and work closely with local boat captains to surf all of our prime locations and conditions. Of course you'll enjoy a lot of your time at ThunderBomb in the water, but we have designed our surroundings to be a perfect place to relax outside of the water as well. We hope you'll enjoy drinks on the beach, lounging in an oceanside hammock, and everything that paradise has to offer. You'll feel right at home.. or far from it! We strive to make your experience as memorable and enjoyable as possible. We mainly use local (and seasonal) produce and other products for your culinary delights. Our team members Strive to keep our area clean, green and treat the locals with the same respect as we treat our guests. We would love to share the beauty of Nicaragua with you.
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As I was reminded by a recent article about the historical trajectory of orange juice in America's food supply, I am continually baffled by the war being waged against food "processing" and food "preservatives." If it can be shown that there are no adverse health consequences, and the product tastes rather good and people like to buy it, and it's much cheaper than "fresh and unprocessed" food, then why demonize a product for lasting a long time on the shelf or for being "overly processed"?
Some people complain that "processed foods" are chock full of high-fructose corn syrup and other ingredients that they would like to avoid. However, the presence of high-fructose corn syrup in food has little to do with the number of processing steps required to make the product at a large cost-effective scale, or the desire to preserve and store food for a long time. Instead, corn syrup is put into foods because it is much cheaper than alternative sweeteners such as cane sugar, and people love inexpensive food. People crave sweetness because they are built by evolution to desire high-calorie sweetened foods, which were rare treats in prehistoric nature. No demonization of preservatives or demonization of complicated multi-step industrial processing need enter into this part of the food supply discussion.
Some people complain that they don't like processed or preserved foods because "they have no idea what's in it." I've got news for you, you probably have no idea what's in most of the things you ingest. Most people think of a "roasted coffee bean," for example, as a magical nature product provided by Mother Earth, rather than as a complex cocktail of chemicals in various proportions. Some of the natural chemical constituents of roasted coffee beans are toxic and carcinogenic (but they exist at very low harmless concentrations). If the scientific names of all the chemical components in your all-natural skinny hazelnut macchiato were listed on the back of the cup, they would make your head spin.
Highly preserved and industrially processed foods are simply amazing. They allow us to even out the food supply both geographically and seasonally, and provide low-cost sustenance to people who would have in ancient times suffered a lack of nutrition or even starvation. How quickly people forget that cheese, beer, and wine, those cornerstones of western food culture, were initially methods to "highly process and highly preserve" excess milk, grain, and grapes during bounteous times, in order to stockpile calories and nutrients for leaner times...even stockpile them for many years after the initial harvest. Why did ancient humans bother to invent these things? Why did humans bother to invent beef jerky, and bacon, and salami? It wasn't because some scary corporation thought it would be fun to feed children a bunch of "nitrates and nitrites."
Often, the alternative to eating a highly processed and highly preserved food, or the alternative to eating a food that has traveled hundreds of miles on a truck or on a boat, is to have no food at all. This has been the default situation for mankind for thousands of years, and a situation which has been all but forgotten by the snobbish foodies who complain that frozen concentrated orange juice doesn't taste quite as good as the fresh squeezed stuff picked that day from your very own backyard orchard. Now if you don't mind, before I go shovel the snow from my Chicago sidewalk, I'm going to go have a delicious glass of frozen concentrated orange juice and a mug of chemical cocktail coffee to wash down my Minnesota refined flour crepes spread with California processed cream cheese and a dollop of Montana huckleberry preserves.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
End the War Against Preserved and Processed Foods!
Posted by Josef Spalenka at 6:23 PM
Labels: economics, food, heroes, history, technology
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- AnonymousDecember 1, 2014 at 5:29 PM
To summarise: all preserved and processed food has a bad rep because a lot of it is loaded with sugar, in various forms, but this doesn't mean preserved and processed food is bad per sae. Got it, and I agree. Until the sugar content is reduced to healthy levels in processed and preserved foods, unfortunately, they will still in fact be a poor source of nourishment.ReplyDelete
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Download EBOOK The Garfield Show: Unfair Weather No. 1 PDF for free
Category: Children's Books
The author of the book: Jim Davis
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Language: English
Edition: Papercutz
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Crumb cake edition.
One of the best recipes I ever dreamed up: Behemoth Crumb Cake. (CakeSpy for Serious Eats)
Believe it or not, you can make crumb cake without butter. Pictured above! (CakeSpy)
Crumb cake muffin tops. Delectable discs! (Cookie Madness)
I'm into this: apricot preserves crumb cake. (The Beach House Kitchen)
Cinnamon crumb coffee cake waffles. No waffling here, I need it! (Lovely Indeed)
New York crumb cake ice cream. WHAT. (Keep it Sweet)
Coffee cake cookies. I like this idea! (The Chic Site)
Crumb cake doughnuts? I could go that way. (Baking a Moment)
Crumb cake brownies. Delicious fusion. (Table For Seven)
Chocolate chip crumb cake. I want this so bad. (The Merchant Baker)
Crumb cake shake. Because, yes, I am a genius. (CakeSpy for Serious Eats)
Crumb cake muffins. Yes! (Table For Two)
While it's not a traditional NY style crumb cake, the crumb on this German poppy seed streusel crumble cake looks incredible. (Cuckoo4Design)
Chocolate crumb snack cake. Looks like one of the types you'd see in NY delis, and I want some. (Hungry Couple)
Book of the week: Another Unicorn Coloring Book. It's been too long since I reminded you about this brilliance.


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Gotta admit, as a Milwaukee kid there is something about the throaty roar of a Harley Davidson that warms the cockles. But the all-electric Light Cycle modeled after the machines in Tron makes a head-snapping case for whisper-quiet technology.
It is the creation of Parker Brothers Choppers out of Texas and Evolve Motorcycles, a made-in-America startup building electric scooters that are actually a zippy good time. Since the latest Lithium ion batteries are so small (thanks, cell phone engineers!), motorcycle designers can go nuts with new concepts and this $55,000 baby is proof.
But the Parker Brothers still love their internal combustion, so we also checked out their grown-up Green Machine, a modern spin on the old Big Wheel rival built around a Harley Davidson engine. Check it out. Lets talk about it :- http://www.brokeout.com/?page_id=4/en...
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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has told the Anfield faithful to ignore the upcoming fixtures with both Manchester teams, for now.
Kenny Dalglish takes his side into two separate Cup ties with both United and City, but Reina wants focus in the Reds squad.
The Kop favourite has urged caution as Liverpool travel to Bolton Wanderers first this weekend before the two more high profile clashes with the Barclays Premier League top two.
"It definitely won't be difficult to put those games to the back of our minds because the first game is Bolton and is therefore the most important of all three," he told the club's official website.
"After that, we know how huge it is to play a Carling Cup semi-final, second leg at home and everybody knows how big the tie against Manchester United is going to be.
"It is an important game at Bolton. It is vital for us, we have to get some momentum going and keep winning games. It's important not to lose - but it's even bigger to win the games and get three points after three points."
The clash with the Barclays Premier League's bottom side should be a straightforward task for Dalglish's side, but problems scoring in the past couple of months mean it may not be the walkover it is expected to be.
This was evident in last week's 0-0 draw with Stoke City at Anfield, where Liverpool's attacking efforts were distinctly lacklustre.
They then have the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester City, which they currently lead 1-0 after a tight victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Just four days later they host fierce rivals Manchester United in a fourth round FA Cup tie.
Reina is making sure his side are switched on this weekend, as a slip up against Bolton would seriously jeopardise their top four ambitions.


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Toy Dog Breeds
Breeds that fall into the Toy categorization are characterized by their small size. In some cases, they were bred as smaller varieties of larger breeds. Toy dog breeds tend to be bundles of energy, and surprisingly, many serve as excellent watch dogs because of their alertness.
Toy breeds are the ultimate companions in small packages. Though they may appear small, most of these breeds have large personalities to make up for what they lack in stature!
Dont be fooled! Toy breeds require training just like any other dog however owning one of these tiny canines does have its built in perks! There is less to pick up after and less shedding! Toy breeds make great lap companions, travel buddies and are often ideal pets for the elderly who cant handle larger dogs.
The Affenpinscher is a small toy dog with the build, personality and sturdy constitution of a terrier. It has a short, thick and wiry coat, with longer wisps falling over its face and a slightly curly undercoat. The Affen has a squarish frame and face, round eyes, a short nose and an undershot jaw (giving its nickname, "the monkey terrier"). Traditionally its ears and tails are docked by a third of its length.
Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is a small toy dog breed known for its white puffball coat. These dogs are very affectionate and get along with people, kids and other pets. As "people" dogs, they should not be left alone for long periods of time. The Bichon Frise is a great indoor dog that requires minimal exericse such as a short daily walk. Although it does not shed much, it has above average grooming requirements in order to maintain its beautiful, unmatted, pure white coat. The Bichon Frise is not suitable as a guard dog, watchdog or primarily outdoor dog.
The Bolognese (also called the Bichon Bolognese) is a small, sturdy dog with a fluffy and dense white coat, consisting of long locks with no undercoat. It is a toy dog and shares many physical features with those of its cousins, the Bichon Frese, the Maltese, and the Bichon Havanese. The Bolognese is of a solid build, with its body length being equal to its height at withers. The head is of average length and ears are set wide apart, giving the Bolognese a square appearance.
Brussels Griffon
The Brussels Griffon, named for the city of his origin, Brussels, Belgium, is a lively, sturdy toy dog who is intelligent, alert and has a terrier like disposition. Also known as the Griffon Bruxellois, he attracts attention by his almost humanlike, quizzical expressions. Even though he requires the protections need by any toy breed, the Brussels Griffon is a bright and alert companion.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an affectionate and expressive dog that is perfect for the family. They live to please people and are extremely outgoing. They are well-behaved and they get along with other dogs and pets. Like many toy breeds, these dogs needs to be around people the whole day.
The Chihuahua is a toy breed known by its small size, big ears, large, dark eyes and its eccentric personality. Although small in body and size, it is a strong, robust breed. The body is longer in length than its height, and the coat can either be long or short depending on the variety.
Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested comes in the toy size and is a great family dog that is well-mannered, intelligent, and not prone to outbursts of energy. It has two varieties – the hairless breed that only has hair on its head, tail and feet, and the "powder-puff" breed that has a long coat.
English Toy Spaniel
The English Toy Spaniel is sweet and affectionate. They are gentle, cheerful and playful. However, sometimes they can get timid. The English Toy Spaniel will be sociable to those who approach them in a loving manner. The breed is very well-behaved and clever.
Havanese are very trainable dogs and for this reason are a favorite circus dog. Despite their small size, they are great watchdogs. They are a very intelligent dog displaying some desirable features: gentle, responsive, affectionate, and very attached to their human families. This breed is excellent with children because they are cheerful and very sociable.
Italian Greyhound
Active and lively, the Italian Greyhound breed loves playful frolic and make ideal walking companions. This breed is very affectionate, gentle and submissive. As a breed, they do great in pairs.
Japanese Spaniel
The Japanese Spaniel is a toy breed that makes an excellent watchdog. They tend to be more obedient than other toy breeds and are great for learning tricks. Japanese Spaniels are not barkers but they absolutely love being the center of attention.
The Maltese, also known as Bichon Maltaise, is a very handsome dog that is often depicted in paintings. Its playful, cheerful disposition goes well even into old age. It is smart and can be trained easily especially when rewarded. In general, this breed does not get along well with other pets.
Manchester Terrier
The Manchester terrier comes in several varieties, one of which is the toy classification. They are very intelligent, energetic, and highly trainable. They are also very attentive, watchful, and quite devoted to its owner. Because of its curious nature, this breed likes to go off on adventures
Miniature Pinscher
Like many toy breeds, the Miniature Pinscher is one of the most energetic breeds. Adventurous and always probing, this dog needs to be kept within enclosed areas to keep it from running after other animals of its size. This breed needs more intense training and socialization than most.
Papillons are small dogs that weigh under 10 pounds. They are often referred to as little spaniels, but they aren't afraid to do anything a big dog would do. Paps are known as great therapy dogs, have above average tracking abilities, and are quite good with agility.
The Pekingese is a small dog noted for its brave and stubborn nature, though it is a devoted and affectionate family dog. It is well known for having a mane that resembles that of a lion.
The Pomeranian is an intelligent breed that is very bouncy, eager to learn, and devoted to its owner. It has a tendency to bark execessively, and will need aggressive training to correct this problem. Despite being a tiny breed, the Pom is quite assertive and will need firm guidance.
Poodle (Toy & Miniature)
The toy Poodle is a highly intelligent and very trainable breed. They tend to be friendly towards children and strangers, though the toy variety tends to be livelier and more energetic than the standard.
The Pug is very intelligent but gets easily uninterested with routine exercise and training. It is a good watchdog and loyal companion. Pugs tend to be quite clean and affectionate, though have the habits of wheezing and snoring. Nevertheless, they are quite lovable and well behaved around children and strangers, other dogs and pets.
Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu, much like its endearing appearance, is easy to love because of its spunky character. This small breed easily makes friends with both people and animals because of its naturally playful and affectionate demeanor.
Silky Terrier
The Silky Terrier is very boisterous and playful and generally enjoys the company of children. They often express their curiosity by digging. This tiny breed can also be trained to become good watch dogs, because of their alert nature. However, they have the tendency to become barkers if not trained properly.
Toy Fox Terrier
Despite its size, the Toy Fox Terrier tends to act like a big dog. It is bright, energetic, tough and rather quick. Its exceptional intelligence readily manifests itself by being a highly trainable dog. This tiny bundle of energy is quite entertaining and playful but it is best suited for owners with a healthy sense of humor and a dose of patience.
Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a small and seemingly delicate breed. It has a playful disposition and is generally tolerant of children provided they maintain respect for its territory. It gets along well enough with cats and other household pets but exhibits occasional aggressiveness with larger dogs. It can become very attached to its human family but it should not be excessively pampered as doing so actually confuses it.


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That is pretty much one of the "assumptions" (or principle) I am working from when analyzing my Poomsae for combative meaning. I stumbled across this on my own a few years back trying to explain how to finish the opponent, and if you look at my Taegeuk Il Jang series where I demonstrate applications from start to finish you will notice how it fits together this way.
For instance: Move 1 and 2 is mirrored sequence so they show one application twice with the follow on technique being move 5 and 6. I am not dogmatic though so feel free to have multiple Applications for any and all sequences. I always have Muyedobotongji (an old Korean martial arts manual) breathing down my neck and whispering "Eventhough two techniques look the same, that does not mean they have the same function". But lets look at how it flows together if we put move 1,2 and 5,6 together:
|Punch is parried
|Arm is freed with the low block (this is move 1)
|Punch to disrupt (this is move 2)
|pivot 90 degrees as the form tells you and do a low block
this is actually an armbar. (Move 5)
|Finish with a strike to the temple. (Move 6)
|Chamber for inward block (move 7or 9 )
|Flow into hammerfist strike (actual move 7 or 9)
|Prep for disrupting punch (prep for move 8 or 10)
|Punch (Move 8 or 10)
|Do a low block as an armbar (move 11)
|Finish with strike to temple (move 12)
Let us see if the last part of Taegeuk il Jang hold up to this scrutiny. If my "assumption" is correct then move 13 and 14 which is mirrored with 15 and 16 should be followed with 17 and 18 with either move 13/14 or move 15/16 taken away in actual application as the finishing move 17/18 is only shown once.
|Move outside the straight attack and brush it inwards
(prep move 15)
|Pass to the other arm and lead it upwards
(actual move 15)
|Grab and attack his leg with front kick
(move 16a)
|Punch disrupting strike (here shown to the head but body is also good)
Actually if you strike the body as in the Poomsae the follow up technique
is delivered faster and with no wasted movement
(move 16b)
|Turn as in the Poomsae and prep for move 17 being an armbar
|Drop into front stance (here horse stance used for I dont want
to put the power into the strike) and do a "low block"
(move 17)
|Step forward and punch to finish the opponent off
(Move 18)
While this post does not really deliver anything "new" in terms of applications (all of these were presented in my Taegeuk Il Jang series) it does hopefully provide people with something new to consider. I am not saying this holds true for all of the KTA forms but it fits nicely within the Taegeuk form set at least. I have A LOT more study to do before becomming "dogmatic" about this. Also at the very least I have provided with a few short sequences for drills if you like the Taegeuk Il Jang applications I have provided earlier. In this post you will notice how they flow together in short drills. Move 1/2+5/6 as well as 7/8+11/12 and 15/16+17/18 makes three great drills.
It is also possible to make them into a large drill (allthough a little artificial) by first letting the opponent do a straight punch (which you defend yourself with move 15-18), a haymaker (which you defend yourself with move 7-12) and then a wristgrab (move 1-6), or you can play around with it: the opponent does a straight punch but you are too slow and only manage to parry it so he fires of a haymaker which forces you to adapt with a new application etc. The Poomsae are "dead" entities on their own just like any fictional stories are. It is the readers imagination that brings the story and the characters to life, just as it is the Taekwondoin`s study and drilling of the Poomsae that brings the Poomsae to life.
The purpose of any book is to read it. No book, no matter what the content is will make you feel anything or make you smarter unless the book is opened and actually read. Likewise to really get all the benifits that Poomsae can give you, you must study them. Not just practise and master their solo performance, not just learning the surface stuff (kick block punch) but really really study them and try to understand them. Once you get a good start at this arguments of what kind of chamber to use, or what kind of stance you should be in, or any other thing related to solo performance gets a whole new light.


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Is Linux Difficult to Use?
This is a frequently asked question about Linux. Perhaps because most people have heard that Linux is similar to Unix. Unix has an image problem. Many people only know Unix as something tedious they came across at college. Other people think of it as something used by scientists and run on powerful but expensive workstations. However, in several important ways Linux is not like Unix. Linux runs on personal computers. This means that it is suitable for and aimed at a wider base of users than Unix. As well as the hardware, the applications software for Linux is developed with a different market in mind. You, the user, are the target for Linux software and not an abstract set of development goals.
Another concern with Linux is that it is not like the old operating system you are used to. Yes, Linux is not MacOS or Windows. But there are similarities in addition to differences. All modern operating systems support software to run a 'Windows, Icons, Mouse, Pull-down menus' or WIMP graphical user interface. Linux is no exception. Using a Window Manager under Linux is, in essence, no different to the desktop on other operating systems.
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Just a quick preview of a graphic that I plan to use at the April 16 panel discussion about "Monuments in Peril:Venice" at The Clark at Williams college in Williamstown, MA.
Kyle Miller prepared this for me and it will be refined to make a major point about the value of the flood gates in Venice.If you can recognize what city is depicted in the picture, you may perhaps guess what is going to be the gist of my argument...
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Spring skiing and fiducials
Yes. As promised, I did go skiing today and it was fabulous! Even though it's a Saturday, and despite a mandatory stop at 10,000 waves on my way down the mountain, I still managed to get some work done today (including making this blog entry).
Most notable is the progress on the design of the fiducials for the Venice simtable, which our Los Alamos friends are plugging away at.
Next Friday we are broadcasting a live skype demo of our progress on the simtable in direct connection with the Venice mobility office... Stay tuned!
Friday, March 27, 2009
White googley spring
Today, we woke up to several inches of fluffy new snow here in Santa Fe.
I took the opportunity to go snowshoeing early this morning. It was heavenly! Upon return, I had a skype conversation with a new contact in Silicon Valley (who shall remain un-identified for now) to pick up the thread about the Venice Mashup camp that we hope Google will sponsor in collaboration with UNESCO. Buzz about this event is already starting to spread...
Tomorrow a bunch of us are going skiing on the fresh powder.
Not bad for a snowy day in late March!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Handling report searches in Dspace
Our project repository is now completely accessible via our Web portal. All you need to do is type a search string (like the word "art") into the search box (top right) and voilà! The results are displayed and you can return to the web portal by clicking the title bar. All of our 20 years of projects are catalogued in Dspace, an online repository system developed by MIT and HP. Each entry is handled through a unique URI (Universal Resource Identifier) which is a permalink that uniquely points to the report's bibliographical records. Every word in the bibliographical record is fully indexed and the search is very fast.
We're working on including pointers to the report's PDF and on a process to export the report archive to knowledge reef here in Santa Fe.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The Los Alamos Dynamic Duo
The interactive interface for the Venice Boat traffic model simulation table (Simtable) is being developed by a dynamic duo (Skyler and August) from Los Alamos, (in)famous because of "the lab". Eventually, the table will look like the picture at left, but will react to touch and to "fiducials" placed on it.
We just went through the first design discussion and we are looking forward to the early prototypes that should be coming out soon. There will be a main simulation fiducial for closing canals and for deciding on "one way" or two way traffic in a specific time period and for a specific boat type. Each boat type will also get its own fiducial, that users will be able to place upon any canal segment to visualize data related to that boat type on that canal. Look for some demos in the coming weeks!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Vernal Equinox
Day and night are supposedly of equal length on the equinox, but are they really? Trees are blooming here in Santa Fe and the days will be getting longer. Any skiing that takes place from now on will be true "spring skiing"!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The ide(a)s of March
As Nick and I are ultimating our epic cross-country drive, while tweeting away as we go, I have managed to get some work done as we traveled from MA, through CT, NY, NJ, PA, WV, OH, IN, IL, MO, KS, into CO where we are right now. On this anniversary of Cesar's assassination, as our finances hit their nadir and Nick and I celebrate our voyage at the zenith of high altitude skiing, here are a few of the accomplishments that happened thanks to technology unimaginable just a few years ago, but more importantly thanks also to the wonderful partnerships that I am so fortunate to be involved with all around the world...
- Kyle and I have submitted our application for uScript to be part of Google Summer of Code. He was in Halifax, Nova Scotia and I was somewhere in Kansas when this happened...
- Andrea Mancuso and Alberto Gallo are helping Ginny Mason complete a spread for an upcoming National Geographic magazine article about Venice which will cite the Venice Project Center and Forma Urbis
- Redfish and I have submitted a short proposal to the City of Boston's CIO Bill Oates and his chief technology guru Nigel Jacobs to explore porting our pothole mapper (recently cited by an MIT paper) to Android and the Google Phone
- Under Steve Guerin's supervision, Tyler White in Santa Fe has revamped the energence web site using joomla, making Adrian Hewitt very happy
- Chris Murray has created version 2.0 of the Venice 2.0 site, which includes this blog
- Meanwhile Saul Farber has fixed the error 400 problem that had plagued our Word Press sites (preservenice too) for months, despite valiant efforts by Chris Murray, Tim Navien and Andrea Mancuso to resolve the issue
- Kyle and I have begun the process of collaborating with WPI's Admissions and Marketing departments who have expressed the desire to include the Venice Project Center in the next Viewbook WPI sends out to perspective students
- Official notice was sent out about the awarding of $137,749 for my contribution to the three-year NASA research project entitled Digital Earth Watch (DEW). The first workshop is already planned for April 23 and 24 at the University of New Hampshire. Steve Guerin and I will be flying up from Santa Fe for the occasion
- With a three-way (Limon, CO+Boston+Venice) skype conference call, we have resumed the preparation for the Venice Mashup Camp in September. The current plan is to have Google as the main sponsor, in collaboration with UNESCO, highlighting the usefulness of mashups in the context of the preservation of World Heritage Sites, using Venice as the model for a global extension of the concept
- Plans for my participation in a roundtable on April 16 at the Clark Museum at Williams college, with, among others, the curator of the current Venice exhibit at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Frederick Ilchman, were finalized.
- My good friend and colleague Prof. Nicholas DeMonchaux of Berkeley invited me to participate in a joint research effort with the Univ. of Architecture in Venice. We are finalizing the grant application this week...
Not bad for a week on the road! These are just some ideas for the ides of March. More on each later!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Alea jacta ass...
Just a couple of weeks after returning from New Mexico, I am "on the road" again, this time driving from Massachusetts to Santa Fe with my old donkey of a Subaru Forester which already has 217,000 miles on it.
As the saying goes: "I am throwing the hat over the wall" and committing to a long term collaboration with my friends at the Santa Fe Complex, whether the WPI Santa Fe Project Center takes off or not... although I am sure it will.
I am taking Nick with me for a bonding father-son experience which will see us in St. Louis some time tomorrow and in Denver hopefully by Thursday/Friday so we can hit the Colorado slopes over the weekend as we descend into Santa Fe from the northern rockies.
We'll get our (ass) kicks on Route 66 as we cross the Rubicon this week...
As the saying goes: "I am throwing the hat over the wall" and committing to a long term collaboration with my friends at the Santa Fe Complex, whether the WPI Santa Fe Project Center takes off or not... although I am sure it will.
I am taking Nick with me for a bonding father-son experience which will see us in St. Louis some time tomorrow and in Denver hopefully by Thursday/Friday so we can hit the Colorado slopes over the weekend as we descend into Santa Fe from the northern rockies.
We'll get our (ass) kicks on Route 66 as we cross the Rubicon this week...
What does this have to do with Venice? You'll find out soon... stay tuned!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Hibernating at the complex
Well... a month has gone by since the last post and one may suspect we've done nothing in the meantime. But one would be wrong, wouldn't one?
Indeed a lot of snowshoeing was accomplished in this month. Some skiing too. And a trip to Santa Fe, and a bunch of projects, grants, ideas and proposals on both sides of the Atlantic... It was a busy month and the blog suffered for it. But now we're back on track after the winter hiatus...
We stand ready for a whole new anniversary year in this new Obama era of openness, hope, honesty and transparency. We will be impeccable with our words, will make NO assumptions, won't take anything personally and will ALWAYS do our best.
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