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What is the difference between a Parsi and a Zarathushtrian?
Simply put, Parsi refers to being a member of a community of people who left Iran circa 716 AD and settled in Gujrat, India. The local Indian population, referring to the Iranian province of Pars where these people originally lived, called them Parsi. It is a cultural definition, with the inference that a Parsi is also a Zarathushtrian. This is not necessarily true anymore. A person born a Parsi (i.e. of Parsi parentage) may choose to be a practicing Christian or a Hindu. However, his Parsi status does not change.
A Zarathushtrian is one who follows the principles of life as prescribed by Asho Zarathushtra. You can be a Zarathushtrian and not be a Parsi, as are the Irani Zarathushtrians.
Being a Parsi is a matter of birth. You cannot choose to be Parsi because it depends on your parentage. Can you choose to be a Zarathushtrian? Well, that is the pivot on which the whole issue of intermarriage, acceptance and conversion revolves. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion in this matter, as there are valid reasons for and against the issue of acceptance and conversion. Both sides can quote scriptures and historic practice to further their case. One's opinion depends on one's own experience, value system and perspective, and one school of thought should not stoop to denounce the other. What most of us need to do is learn to agree to disagree.
What is the difference between acceptance and conversion?
Many Zarathushtrians agree with the premise that Zarathushtrians should not actively proselytise, but they feel that children born of a marriage between a Zarathushtrian and a non-Zarathushtrian should be "accepted" into the fold.
There are still others who are also against active proselytising, but feel that any person who knowledgeably accepts the message of Asho Zarathushtra out of free choice should be accepted into the faith.
What is the role of women in the Parsi community?
During Zarathushtra's era, the treatment of women vacillated between respect and bigotry. Although granted great economic and social freedom, and seen as a central figure in the household, they were not valued intrinsically. For instance, it was believed that Paradise was reserved for men as only their deeds on earth were of any account. Also, the payment to a physician for treating a man was an ox, a prized animal, while for a woman it was a she-ass. And as was common with the primitive people of that time, the men feared women during their menstrual cycle and isolated them.
Asho Zarathushtra in his Divine Gathas does not discriminate against women in any way. In fact, in one of his most famous verses he exhorts each individual - man and woman - to think with their own good mind and choose the right path. This illustrates that he credited women with the ability to make their own decisions. In the Yengeh Hatam prayer the words "…tascha taoscha yazamaide.." say that all men and women who are righteous are deserving of respect. The only criterion for homage was righteousness, not caste, not status, not gender. This effectively put paid to the belief that only men were worthy of Paradise.
The Farvardin Yasht lists the names of 250 men and women who are worthy of being venerated because of their righteousness.
Women in the early civilizations ruled by Zarathushtrians enjoyed social, legal and religious rights unknown to women in other parts of the world. The ancient Zarathushtri women did not wear the veil; they owned and managed property; they accompanied men to religious and social events; they could be witnesses as well as judges in court. Women acted as officiating priestesses. Females had the same Navjote (initiation) ritual as the males and wore the same badges of the religion - the sudreh and kusti.
In a marriage, the woman's consent was essential. The father could not arrange a marriage for his daughter without her consent and that of her mother. Asho Zarathushtra promoted monogamy and in those days the common people had only one wife. However, there are instances recorded of kings and warriors having more than one wife. But then the rulers and leaders throughout time and throughout the world have always followed their own laws!
When the Zarathushtris fled Iran because of religious upheaval thirteen hundred years ago and settled in Gujrat, India they came to be known as Parsis or people of Pars, the province in Iran from which many of them had emigrated. To a great extent the Parsis adopted the mores of the Gujrati Hindu culture. This included social inequalities like disassociating widows from celebrations, child marriages and dowry. The British influence eliminated these practices showing that these elements were assimilated superficially. One of the more colourful customs still prevalent is the tilli (the red powder mark on the forehead). Few realise that the symbolism is gender biased - men have a vertical stroke representing the rays of the sun, and women have the red dot signifying the moon that shines in the light of the sun. Another glaring oversight is the prayer for male offspring in the Ashirwad (Blessings) given to the bride and groom.
After the community's prolonged stay in a country where the general status of women is low, Parsi women too had taken on a docile and unassuming role - a far cry from the positive role they had played in ancient Iran. The major factor responsible for changing the status of women in the Parsi community was education. In the 1840s, Sir Jamshedji Jeejibhoy and Framji Cowasji Banaji educated their daughters. But they did this in the utmost secrecy to avoid criticism from the community for their revolutionary ideas. Within a generation, however, secondary education for girls had become a norm. By 1870, over 1000 Parsi girls had already had the benefit of secondary education. The major reason why the education of women became so popular so rapidly was that there was no religious opposition to it.
Reformers like Dadabhai Naoroji, Kharshedji Cama and Sohrabji Bengalee were pioneers in the emancipation of women. In the mid-nineteenth century they created quite a storm in the local community when they started taking their wives and daughters to public functions and let them mingle with the British. After that, there was no looking back as Parsi women came into their own. They participated in all walks of life, including the national movement for swaraj (independence). The first Parsi woman to carve for herself a niche in the freedom movement was Bhikaji Cama. She took every opportunity to make fiery speeches against the British and even edited a revolutionary paper Vandemataram. In the 1920s, the first Indian woman to qualify as a Barrister at Law from London was Mithan Jamshed Lara. She helped to draft the Hindu Code Bill and various Acts that became Indian law in the 1950s. In 1962, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the government of India. In Pakistan too, several Parsi women have been honoured by the government for their services including Gool Minwalla for education; Meher Marker for social service; and Goshpi Avari for yachting.
Today's Parsi woman in India and Pakistan is a breed apart from her counterparts from other communities. The problems of inequality in family laws such as divorce, or dowry are not her problems. Forced marriages and inadequate reproductive health are not her problems.
The Parsi woman's problems are, in fact, unique to her, a result of Western influence. Women's education, independence and earning power makes their expectations of marriage, and marriage partners, too high. This has led to delayed marriages or not getting married at all. In the Parsi community, there is no social stigma attached to a single woman. Elders of the community fear that delayed marriages and working women will result in a declining community. Parsiana a widely read community magazine had a picture of the Bengal tiger and a Parsi on one of their covers with the caption "Endangered Species." The community leaders are now trying to instill having children as a civic duty. So, ironically, where in most communities the woman is held responsible for giving unwanted multiple births and she has no say in the matter of contraception, in the Parsi community she is held responsible for having too much say in the matter, and not giving enough births!
Another issue of discrimination that has raised its head since the emancipation of women is acceptance of children born to Parsi mothers and non-Parsi fathers. Traditionally the Parsis have been a patriarchal community and over the years, offspring of Parsi fathers and non-Parsi mothers have been accepted if not wholly welcomed into the fold. Increasingly, women are chafing against the discrimination. The issue has several complexities not easily explained to a non-Parsi. Suffice to say that the matter has not yet been resolved.
Why do Zarathushtrians have three calendars?
We have three calendars because of a mistake made hundreds of years ago. Now this mistake is so much a part of tradition that to rectify it with good grace would be a Herculean task. This matter is unlikely to be resolved unless Zarathushtrians the world over unite and take a collective decision to adopt one calendar.
At the time of Asho Zarathushtra the people followed the agricultural seasons and celebrated gahambhars as a mark of the changing seasons. The vernal equinox (20-21 March) was treated as the beginning of spring, and hence the beginning of the new year. This is why this calendar is referred to as Fasli as it follows the fasls (crop) seasons. Names of the months of this calendar are not known.
Later, the Shahanshahi (or royal) calendar was adopted. The Shahanshahi calendar marked the monarch's accession to the throne as the first year of the period. Therefore you may have year one of the reign of Khusro, year two of the reign of Khusro and so on, till a new monarch came on the throne and the whole process started again. Currently, contrary to common sense, we are in the 1368h year of Yazdegard III, the last Sassanian king.
The Zarathushtrian calendar had 12 months of 30 days each, totalling to 360 days. The five extra days were named after the five Gathas. Every 120 years they would add an extra month. This kept the calendar in place and March 21 was still celebrated as Navroz.
Then in the eighth century AD, the Sassanian Empire collapsed. The Parsis in India were cut off from the Zarathushtrians still living in Iran. As years went by the people forgot to add those extra months every 120 years and soon the Navroz drifted away from March 21. In 1745, the Parsis realised that they had forgotten to add the month and proceeded to do so. This caused the one month difference between the Qadimi (ancient) calendar being followed by the Irani Zarathushtrians, and the Shahanshai calendar followed by the Parsis. Currently (in 2005) the Qadimi navroze falls in July and the Shahanshai navroz falls in August.
In the last few decades, there has been a movement to revert to the Fasli calendar as the present Qadimi and Shahnshai calendar celebrate the main festivals in all the wrong months. For example, the Farvardin Yasht tells us that Asho Zarathushtra was born in spring, yet we celebrate his birth anniversary in August. However, entrenched traditionalism has not allowed this movement to gain momentum.
You think of Parsis and you think of dhansaak. Why is this so?
Cuisine forms an intrinsic part of peoples' identity. For instance, you think of lasagna and you think of Italians, or you think of sorpital and you think of the Goans. In the same way, dhansaak is particular to the food that Parsis eat.
Dhansaak is traditionally associated with
, in all likelihood for the same reason - it is served when community members gather together.
were festivals in ancient Iran, held to mark the various agricultural seasons (sowing, harvesting). Time was precious during these periods because weather was unpredictable. Therefore, every able community member was expected to chip in and help with the work. For convenience sake the food for all the workers was cooked together. Each family gave a little of what they could - grain , vegetables, meat - and all of it was mixed together and left to simmer. The whole community then shared the resulting stew. This promoted fellowship and strengthened ties. The Parsis continued the tradition in India, but because the grains are different the saag tasted unlike what the Iranians used to have. Also, the Parsis ate it with dhan (rice).
It is likely that dhansaak is served on chahram (the fourth day after the death of a family member) because in the past on such occasions people travelled from far flung villages, and the bereaved hosts, faced with feeding large numbers of well wishers, cooked a substantial meal that was not too bothersome to prepare. Also, as this was the first meat dish to be eaten after the death of a family member, it suited the pockets of all economic levels because it could contain as much or as little meat as they could afford.
By the way, practicality rather than any religious significance was the motivating reason why the tradition of eating vegetarian food for the first three days after a death in the family. Besides the fact that vegetarian food is quicker to cook, and easier to digest, host families could rarely afford to sacrifice their livestock to feed the hordes of visitors who came to stay. The story that evil spirits would attack those who ate meat during the first three days after the death of a relative probably evolved to justify the vegetarian menu.
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Music has always been a therapeutic influence for me, and so I've also been trying to play my violin as often as I can. I was so excited to get the sheet music for Edward Elgar's "Salut d'amour" (Love's Greeting), which I learned he composed as an engagement present for his wife. So romantic, don't you think?! Guess I must be getting in an amorous mood with Valentine's Day approaching! It is such a pretty tune. If you're interested, you can hear a lovely rendition of it by violin extraordinaire Sarah Chang by clicking the play button on the following YouTube link in the photo or clicking here.
My mom-in-law was kind enough to spend several days with me last week while I was recuperating. Now that she and Dad have moved just around the corner from us, I see a lot more of them. I can't begin to express how much it meant to have her here. I like to stay busy and when I have to slow down for a reason beyond my control, I tend to get anxious and antsy. My mom-in-law knew just how to cheer me up. She patiently listened as I worried aloud. She spoiled me with a bag of cute owl goodies, including this little solar-powered owl that moves his head back and forth. When she wasn't here, she called me every day to see how I was doing. My dad-in-law even came one day and he emailed me the neatest electronic owl calendar, which really lifted my spirits.
My mom-in-law also loaned me her Nook so I would have something to read while resting on the sofa. The first book I read on it was The Help, which prompted me to watch the movie version that my husband had gotten me several months ago. I had never used a tablet before, so she had to give me a little guidance. I know that might sound crazy but my husband and I don't like to be tethered to technology, so we don't have things like smartphones or a fancy flat screen TV (in fact, we still have the one we got as a wedding gift more than 15 years ago). But I must say that I've fallen in love with the Nook. On the second day my mom-in-law came to stay with me, she took me to Barnes and Noble and surprised me by buying me my very own Nook HD+!
My mom-in-law even got me a charming Nook cover with The New Yorker, one of my favorite mags. I couldn't believe they had a cover with The New Yorker on it. It was perfect.
While I'm old-fashioned at heart (nothing really can ever replace the look and feel of an actual book in my opinion), I must say I have formed a strong attachment to my Nook in a very short amount of time. It's so handy to take around the house and to appointments. But most of all, I treasure the time that my mom-in-law spent with me. Time really is the most precious gift. After all, I'd gladly relinquish all the gifts in the world for a day spent with a loved one! I'm so thankful that I have a mom-in-law who gives of her time so generously. My own mom and dad will be visiting me later this week. And before I know it, I'll be back at work!


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Why I Hate Harry Potter!8:36 PM
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Okay so this post is going to get me some hate and in a way, its kind of warrented but at the same time not really my fault.
So I kind of hate Harry Potter!
I hold a bit of a grudge against the guy! Before you comment hate or leave me forever alone let me explain.
Like many of you, I was bullied in High school, by many people for different things. One group of my bullies found a likeness between me and everybody's favorite wizard, well at least these are the things i narrowed it down to.
Likeness Number 1I'm a wizard!
Likeness Number 2Thanks to the curse of defective eyes that have haunted me pretty much all my life. In high school (and younger school) I always had these super round super thick glasses. While my eyes have not gotten better i am extremely thankful for the technology that has allows my glasses to look thinner then they actually are.
Likeness Number 3I had a liked having a fringe, the fringe sat above my glasses and always seemed to cover the same spots, all the time, I still now always try to have a fringe due to the fact that i have a massive forehead, but i tend to go for the more side swept look. Lol!
Likeness Number 4I am a super nerd, I'm so much of a nerd that even when i am deliberately trying not to nerd i come across as a major freak out nerd! I guess they just kind of put two and two together.
I have to be honest, I haven't read the books or seen ALL the movies, I've seen 1, 2, and I filled in for my litter brother in one of the last ones because he was two sick to go, (Side note: the cinema totally stuffed on of the scenes up, they showed Ron (i think) in a hospital bed before the fight scene was over) So really i hold a grudge against the guy because of the way these people treated me. Looking back i should have embraced it because the series looks pretty solid.
So there you have it, the reason i hate Harry Potter, general jerks who got kicks out of name calling! Is there something that everyone else likes that you hate? Share in the comments!


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Turkey's sustainability performance has steadily declined in recent years. This has had a direct impact on the positioning of Robeco Emerging Debt.
President Erdogan has threatened to end the migration pact with the EU in response to the recent non-binding vote in the European parliament urging governments to freeze EU accession talks with Ankara. This latest episode underscores the sharp deterioration in relations between the EU and Turkey, especially after the failed coup attempt in July. More generally, it is a reflection of a wider malaise affecting Turkey's country sustainability performance, which has suffered a steady decline in recent years.
As of October 2016, Turkey belongs to the bottom 10 performers in the RobecoSAM Country Sustainability Ranking, with an overall ESG score of 3.81 and a rank of 55. This represents a decrease of 0.65 in their ESG score and a slide of 11 ranks from September 2013. Considering the most recent political developments – not yet reflected in most data – there is currently no indication of a turn for the better but rather the risk of further erosion of Turkey's sustainability profile.
For our Emerging Debt strategy a country's ESG profile is valuable input. Changes in the Country Sustainability Ranking often reveal interesting trends in the way a country is run and in the underlying social tensions. Over a longer horizon we are convinced that ESG factors play an important role in determining financial returns and we have embedded these factors in the investment process of the Emerging Debt strategy. In the case of Turkey this information has helped us decide to hedge part of the investments in the lira prior to the currency's significant depreciation.
Turkey's governance performance and institutional framework have clearly been affected by disruptive politics and Erdogan's tightening power grip. Instability and unrest have been exacerbated by a myriad of factors including: an increasingly authoritarian policy course, the massive inflow of Syrian refugees, terrorist attacks, Islamic State threats and the alleged end of the peace process with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). These developments have also led to a deep divide between the pro- and anti-government groups that is manifest in all spheres of economic, political and social life—a chasm which is on course to widen with time.
The after-effects of the failed coup in July are aggravating the already delicate political situation. President Erdogan has responded to the failed coup by intensifying his long-running purges of police, military, education, business as well as political sympathizers (like the Gülen movement), leaving practically no segment of public or private sphere untouched. The crackdown will further weaken the country's institutions and is already visible.
The EU 2016 Progress Report published on November 9, noted that there has been a relapse in important areas such as fundamental civil rights, democracy, press freedom and rule of law. The AKP (Justice and Development Party) has also renewed its push for a presidential system that would involve a transfer from executive powers to the president. Moreover, Erdogan has confirmed he will ask parliament to consider reintroducing the death penalty as punishment for the plotters behind the failed coup—a step that would be virtually tantamount to ceding the country's EU membership ambitions.
The clampdown of the country's institutions is all the more tragic given that the solidity of the governance framework is a key driver of business performance, economic success and social cohesion. Turkey already lags behind all OECD countries in terms of perceived quality and performance of governance and will now fall further behind its peers. True, some progress has been made in the social area, such as a reduction in absolute poverty and improvements in education. However, average household disposable income per capita is still slightly below 50% of the OECD average, working conditions are below OECD standards and income inequality remains high compared with OECD peers.
Gender disparities are pronounced with low female representation in parliament and large gender pay gaps. Turkey's record on environmental, energy and urbanization issues also compares rather poorly with other OECD countries. Air and water quality are far below OECD averages, and greenhouse gas emissions per capita – while still fairly low – are rising rapidly. Competition for water across sectors will grow further as a result of ongoing urbanization and the increased irrigation needed for agricultural expansion. However, positive trends are also visible. Public awareness of environmental and climate change issues appears to be rising and public expenditures in some of these areas have been increasing in recent years. Moreover, Turkey is more or less in line with EU environmental legislation. But, as is the case with many other emerging economies, enforcement is a major weakness as environmental protection is still widely perceived as an obstacle to economic development.
The decline in the Turkish ESG profile has changed our attitude towards investing in the country. The recent deterioration in the ESG score is not a one-off event but fits in a negative trend. For other countries which experienced a similar decline in the past (e.g. Brazil) this served as a valuable warning signal.
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Hilary Duff Talks New Book
NEW YORK (CBS) Hilary Duff stopped by "Live with Regis and Kelly" on Tuesday, but her appearance wasn't related to a movie role or television appearance.
The actress was there to talk about her latest venture - penning books.Pictures: Hilary Duff
Duff's first book, a novel called "Elixir," focuses on a young tabloid darling named Clea Raymond, who moonlights as a photojournalist under an alias. After her father goes missing on a humanitarian trip to Brazil, she begins seeing a strange figure in her photographs.
The actress-singer, who recently married hockey player Mike Comrie, is embarking on a book tour that kicked off with her signing copies in New York on Monday. She also appeared on the "Today" show talking about the book that morning.
"Elixir" hits stores Tuesday, and Duff already seems to be getting a positive reaction from her fans. She posted on her Twitter account, "Glad to hear you guys are liking the book! YESSSSS!!!!"


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Yesterday afternoon, right before close of course, I had a patron come to check-out who had an extremely overdue library book. I explained to him the situation and he insisted that he had returned the book (we get this all the time).
Eventually my supervisor also came up to speak with him, and then we soon found out that when an employee had previously told the patron that he could return his books to any public library, he thought it meant that he could return his books to anywhere in the city - so he had put his library book in a mailbox!!
His checkouts for that day were all for EAL/ESL books and he is obviously new to the country, so I'm not surprised at the communication breakdown. But I'm still not sure that he completely understands that the books need to be placed in a library book chute, not just any random chute in the side of a building. I start laughing every time I think about this. You really had to be there for the conversation.
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For those of us who know something about the importance of sanitation, it can often come as a surprise that many people in the world, in the present as well as the past, have had very little awareness of its impact on human health.
Providing people with free access to good sanitation can be a waste of time and money, especially if it is not matched by access to information about how human waste causes illness.
Raising awareness of the benefits of hygiene and good sanitation can encourage people to eat an approriate diet, to look after their heath, and to take responsibility for preventing their behaviour from causing illness to others.
Here are a few links you may find interesting:
The history of sanitation - sewerhistory.org
Mixing toilets with profit in Cambodia - BBC news
Cholera in Haiti - Centres for Disease Control
Sanitation - Wikipedia
Sanitation - Global Education
Water supply and sanitation in Australia - Wikipedia
I wrote on this subject a while ago on my Continual Journeys blog:
Many new beginnings
Although I have not been affected personally by the recent floods and bushfires in Australia, there is no reason to believe that I will be so fortunate in the future. Even living in a reasonably comfortable house at present does not make me immune to the need for good sanitation, though I avoid using most commercial cleaning products, many of which may in fact be quite toxic.
I am surprised when I observe how many people do not wash their hands when appropriate to do so, especially after going to the toilet, or before preparing a meal. It is why I often prefer to cook for myself and eat at home.
Have you observed poor habits of hygiene? How do you respond?


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On days like this, eight o'clock comes around, my head is reeling and, unless things have gone dramatically wrong, I can't believe I've somehow managed to get everything done on time. Everything that is except eat - as my suddenly ravenous stomach reminds me by growling.
This recipe is perfect for those sorts of days, perfect for when you crave something flavourful and substantial but don't have the energy to spend much time cooking.
I created it on one such day and, because it contains ingredients I usually have in my fridge, freezer and store cupboards, it's one I've cooked at the end of many a busy day since. Another great thing about this recipe is that it's infinitely adaptable. If you like chillis, I would add half a red chilli to this dish and cook it with the garlic. If you don't have as many prawns as the recipe suggests, make it with what you have. And if you like more or less of any of the other ingredients, the recipe allows for modification.
Ketjap Manis, shrimp paste and nam pla (or fish sauce) may seem like exotic ingredients to have in your store cupboard but, as they both last for ages, I would recommend them to you all. Ketjap Manis is an Indonesian flavouring/condiment similar to soy sauce. It has a complex, sweet taste and keeps indefinitely in a cool, dry place. Shrimp paste is made from fermented, ground shrimp and it's cooked into curries and sauces in Southeast Asia. It lends a fish-flavoured depth to dishes and it too keeps for ages. And nam pla is also made from fermented fish and brings a deep, salty flavour to food.
Here's what you need to make the simplest and most delicious of suppers:
Serves 2
150g rice noodles
200g tiger prawns (if you're using frozen ones, be sure to defrost them first!)
1 red pepper, cut into chunks
6 spring onions/scallions, cut into strips approximately 2 inches long
1 large clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Shrimp paste
Ketjap manis
Nam pla
Oil to cook with
- Prepare all of your vegetables. Chop the peppers. Shred the spring onions. Crush the garlic and chop the coriander.
- Cook your noodles according to the instructions on the pack. Once they are cooked, stop them cooking any further by rinsing them in cold water and then drizzle them in a little oil to stop them sticking together. I like using sesame oil as it compliments the Asian flavours of this dish but if you don't have it, use a flavourless vegetable or groundnut oil instead.
- Heat one tablespoon of your cooking oil (a vegetable, groundnut or olive oil that isn't extra virgin is best) in a wok over a medium heat.
- Add your garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add your chopped red peppers and move quickly in the oil and garlic for another minute or so.
- By this stage, your garlic may be starting to stick to the pan so add half a tablespoon of ketjap manis to loosen things up. Cook for another minute.
- Add one teaspoon of the shrimp paste and one teaspoon of the nam pla to the dish and cook for another minute.
- Add your prawns and cook for another two to three minutes until they have turned pink. If at any stage you feel like your wok has become too dry, you can add some ketjap manis or nam pla. Be careful about adding the latter though as it is quite salty. I would usually add about half a tablespoon of each at this stage.
- Add your spring onions. Cook for a minute until they are warm but still retain a crunchiness.
- Sprinkle over the chopped coriander.
- Then get the noodles which you have set aside, toss them into the wok with the prawns and mix the whole thing together.
- Serve with some extra ketjap manis and coriander to sprinkle over and in ten minutes, you've got the simplest and most delicious of suppers. It's the best kind of fast food!


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Travelers are voting Chand Baori as the best monument in Jaipur. There are 1 monument in Alwar a city just 157 km from Jaipur and 4 monuments in Fatehpur Sikri which is 204 km distant. The most popular of these are Rani Moosi Ki Chhatri in Alwar and Taj Mahal in Fatehpur Sikri. You can find 11 monuments in Rajasthan and 153 monuments in the country of India. Our members favorite in Rajasthan is Ahar and Taj Mahal is the top pick in India. Want more? Check out our map of monuments in Jaipur.
Chand BaoriPlaces To Visit MonumentsAbhaneri, Bandikui, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Hatha yoga is a general term for "exercise Yoga". In Sanskrit "Ha" translates as sun, and "tha" meaning moon. With that in mind, hopefully this practice brings the you more balance and clarity to your path. The system of Hatha Yoga was originally designed so that the practitioner could be more comfortable in a meditative seat.
Vinyasa is a dynamic practice linking breath and movement, leading up to a specific intention. Traditional postures are connected by intentional transitions to create an experience of meditation in motion. Classes work through basic standing and seated poses and include precise instruction, inspiring adjustments, and transformative philosophy. This invigorating practice will develop strength, stamina, and flexibility.
Beginner??? Level 1, Yin Yoga are all PERFECT for beginners! Level 1 consists of basic standing postures, followed by tension releasing floor postures. We move a little slower in Gentle Flow and Yin classes. Please, if you have never practiced yoga before, honor yourself by starting with a Level 1 or an all level class. Talk to the instructor to see what other classes might be appropriate for you after your first class.
If you do not have any injuries and are in sound physical health- an all level class is an option(variations are given to suit ALL levels).
Yoga Basics-Level 1- A great class for beginners and seasoned practitioners. Basic posture sequences for all levels. Detailed alignment, breath, and movement instruction. Brush up on your fundamentals or learn the postures for your first time!
Vinyasa Yoga Level 2- Must have some previous experience. A more vigorous class, but variations are offered. Posture sequences to check in with the basics and possibly challenge you too!
Yin Yoga- Consists of slow opening floor postures designed to bring about maximum flexibility and enhanced health through longer holds and a deeper release. The main focus of yin yoga is to promote flewibility in the hips and the back. This yoga is an ideal compliment to all other yoga styles. If you are tight, this is the perfect class for you.
Open Practice- This class is designed for students who have a general knowledge base to practice on their own. There will be no instruction given. It is designed to open a space for students to commit to their personal practice and inspire each other by practicing together. Students can come and go as they please within the time allotted. Similar to a "Mysore" style of practice- but the student can choose what ever they would like to work on. Silence observed from 6:30-7am.
Mindfulness Meditation- No prior meditation experience necessary. Chairs are available for those who cannot sit on the floor. Bring cushions, blankets, anything you need to be comfortable sitting. The class will be conducted lying down and sitting. Led by Patrick Jichaku, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Nina Beatty when Pat is unavailable.
Keiki Yoga- For the kids!!! There are no public kids classes right now. Keiki privates are available. After-school program at Waihuena Farm begins Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1-5pm. Contact Nina for more info 808-221-4258.
All classes at the SBRC are brought to you courtesy of Positive Energetics Foundation. For more information go to:www.positiveenergeticsfoundation.org
Sub schedule includes classes at the North Shore Yoga Co-op (NSYC) AND the Sunset Beach Rec Center(SUNSET). I am so happy to have such a talented group of teachers teach my classes while I am away. ENJOY!


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It was hosted by Secretary of State Peter Hain who applauded the "crucial role" Mo played in Northern Ireland.
Mo's husband Jon Norton and family were among 200 invited guests, including politicians and women's groups.
Messages were broadcast from Prime Minister Tony Blair, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern as well as Hillary Clinton.
Guests at the celebration included those who Mo met during her time in Northern Ireland - from May 1997 until October 1999.
Journalists and people from the voluntary and education sector were also invited to attend the celebration.
Mr Hain, former security minister Adam Ingram, Baroness May Blood and Jon Norton all spoke at the event.
Mr Hain said: "I was privileged to have known Mo, both as a colleague but also as a friend. She was a courageous politician who was driven by an innate determination to fight injustice.
"She was also unique. No politician, no Cabinet minister was, or will ever be, quite like her. A real people's politician.
"Mo made a huge contribution to the political process in Northern Ireland and amongst her many achievements is the crucial role she played in the signing of the Agreement in 1998.
"During her time as secretary of state, Mo Mowlam played a key role in making Northern Ireland a better place to live.
"Mo loved Northern Ireland and people across Northern Ireland loved her. Breaking down barriers with her informal manner and warm personality, her ability to make people feel at ease endeared Mo to so many. She will never be forgotten."
He said that the event was not a sad occasion, rather a time to celebrate the life of Mo and an opportunity to "reflect on her many achievements."
Former deputy first ministers Seamus Mallon and Mark Durkan attended.
On Friday, in a private family ceremony, half of Mo's ashes will be scattered at Hillsborough.
The remainder will be taken to Redcar where she was a Labour MP from 1987-2001.
Her husband John Norton said she had a deep affection for both Hillsborough and Redcar.
"We had a wonderful time when we lived here, Hillsborough was an important place in her heart," he said.
"I thought Northern Ireland, Hillsborough, would be a great place to put some of her ashes and the rest in her constituency, Redcar, in the north of England."
A children's park in the Stormont Estate, which was built at Mo's suggestion, is to be named in her memory.


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Not this one, obviously. I mean, they're not even using controllers for the same console, and there are no chips. And is it just me, or does it look like they're having a super passive-aggressive argument?
"Hahaha. I'm leaving you, Brad."
"Shut up, Kelly. I don't even care. I never loved you, anyway."
"You're the worst."
"Your mom's the worst."
With Valentine's Day coming up tomorrow, now's the time to start planning the best ever date night. Pizza? Check. Booze? Check. Another year on your own? DOUBLE PIZZA AND BOOZE FOR YOU!
But what about the games?
I'll go first.
We start nice and easy with Super Mega Baseball. I got it as one of those Xbox Live Games with Gold freebies sometime last year, and it's super mega rad. Also, all that "third base" and "home run" and "foul ball" stuff is like sexy, subtle innuendo, so that's hot. Okay, maybe not the "foul ball".
Next, we move up to Gears of War 3. I met my husband playing this game, so it's got that seductive nostalgia factor, plus chainsaws and gratuitous gibs as a metaphorical vindication of our decision to not have kids. Seriously, getting pregnant and having a baby is gross. Play safe, everybody.
Finally, some Halo Wars 2. Because nothing says "I love you" like interstellar war, and also because my review is due on, like, Friday.
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Monday, 4 June 2012
Great Garden Moments
My other half is the creative type, his imagination and flare for fun is as big as the childrens, and becoming a Dad gave him extra reasons to live out his adventures, and in doing so he turned the garden into a medieval adventure zone, with mud huts, armour stores even a castle, that he designed and built himself.
The garden gave us endless fun, we rigged up speakers under the castle and brought a medieval music CD which set the scene for mystical adventures every time you stepped into the garden.
Picnics and BBQ' were a must and many times our garden became the retreat that the local children would flock to, but of course a medieval garden isn't complete without a few select props.
The feature I always loved was the stocks, which my other half made himself, they were a great bench but a fun play area for the children too.
Another favourite was the Colin, the Falcon. He is a garden Decoy, to scare away birds from newly laid seed lawns or fruit trees, but my other half cut away his rock and fixed him to a hand made bird stand.
The children spent hours in the armour shelter or running around in a true medieval world. Their Dad showed them how to make a shield out of a panel from an old washing machine, and they would often be found sat in the armour shelter with a hammer banging on old blocks of wood completely emerged in their imaginations.
We would do activities outside too, often found with pots of paint and paper, or simply sitting reading books or playing with toys or board games.
The garden really was the hub of our house and the centre of so many of my childrens memories, now however the children are abit older, we have moved house and our current garden is smaller, we still love being outdoors and spend lots of times wandering through the woodlands close by, but the garden is more sophisticated, more of an adult relaxing space, there is no castle, or armour shelters, no swings or climbing frames, now we have a little table and chairs and a BBQ, Colin came with us and sits in the corner over looking the more sophisticated area, the swords and shields also made their way to the new garden, but attach to the fence as a untouched reminder of the past fun.
Now beautiful flowers grow without fear of being trampled by young children, and we sit and enjoy the peace whilst chomping on Burgers from the barbecue, that's the bitter sweet nature of childhood, it doesn't last forever, children grow quickly their fun and games change, now a basket ball hoop entertains them, the patio area is a useful skate park for practising their latest skateboard tricks and the wonder of fairies and playing castles is just a fond memory.
Now we are making new memories, in a new garden, and although it is different from the past it has potential to be just as amazing. That is why I am entering the Furniture Village Great Garden Moments Competition, which is giving us a chance to win the amazing Cheltenham garden table and chairs set which I think would make a fantastic addition to our garden.
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That's a pretty neat garden, Imogen is very jealous. I was going to do a post on my veggies but to be honest you've put them to shame :(ReplyDeleteReplies
wow Sarah, what a beautiful garden. Such alot of time has been spent designing that - a childrens real adventure playground.ReplyDelete
Awww, I'm really sad that it's your OLD garden :( I would want to live there forever! That skeleton....ReplyDeleteReplies
It makes me sad too, I would of gladly lived there forever but unfortunately things don't always work out the way you want do they? :(Delete
I love the old garden (you are probably fed up with people saying that now), what a lot of time had gone into making your 'village' - very inspirational!!! One day I hope that we have time to build the kids a tree house in the field next to the garden, for now we have a large tent, paddling pool and too many mole hills for the kids to enjoy!ReplyDeleteReplies
mole hills are great fun, infact any outdoor space can be full of fun xx :)Delete
Blimey - your garden was definitely something to behold! Where did you get the skeleton?! xReplyDeleteReplies
The skelton was from Wilkos around halloween, the flags were from Ebay and the other bits and bobs like the shield on the castle, and the brass and plant pots were things we just had in the shed. We still have skelly but hes abit tatty now!Delete
Memories are Great They Last Foever ... That Garden Was Full Of Special Secret Places Once I Visited It Too ... These And All Memories You Now Share Sarah With Your Fantastic Blog ... These Blogs Will Become Special Memories Too ... Wish You Look You Deserve to own A Beautiful Table & Chairs It couldn't Come To A Better home Good Luck ;)xReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Mum, that is why I love my blog because it will forever hold the memories :) xxDelete
Oh my word, that garden must have been every kid's dream! I would have loved a garden like that as a child. I must confess I first looked at the photos and then read and I was convinced by just looking at the photos that you had spent the day visiting a medieval castle. I wish I had a smidgen of your husband's creativity!ReplyDeleteReplies
Wow, your old garden was amazing! Your other half is clearly very creative, I especially love the skeleton.ReplyDelete
I'm sure you'll have just as much fun in your new garden though!
Frankie x
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Thanks Frankie, seems like the skeleton is very popular :D xxDelete
- Anonymous8 June 2012 at 15:58
oh wow sarah lovely !ReplyDelete
Fabulous post Sarah...congratulations!!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Wendy I am so happy to have been picked as the winner there were lots of simply amazing posts xDelete
Great entry, congratulations! :) xReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Lilinha:DDelete
Wow! Congratulations! You are indeed a worthy winner. And your husband did a good job too :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Lesley :) My hubby is really glad everyone likes the garden xDelete
A well deserved WIN............ Once again the love you both have for your children shines through into this horrible weather we are having.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you for the lovely coment Patrick hope you and Smithy are well xxDelete
Amazing entry and a well deserved winner lovely lady. Your garden is fabulous I do have to say! I bet the kids have the most unbelievable time. Enjoy your prize and well done!!!ReplyDelete
Huge congrats! Yours is a lovely post and I hope the weather picks up so you can enjoy the fab prize. xReplyDelete


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Tomorrow's museum for dorset
Tomorrow's Museum for Dorset will transform the Museum into a leading, contemporary cultural and heritage centre. The Victorian Hall and other existing spaces will be refurbished, and an intriguing new in-filI building will double the Museum's floorspace.
• A suite of inspirational new galleries which will collectively tell the story of 250 million years of Dorset's history and display collections of national and international significance for the first time
• A new purpose-designed learning centre in the restored 16th century John White's rectory for school visits, family activities, adult learning and community group events
• A new international- standard exhibition gallery hosting major touring and temporary exhibitions
• An accessible, state-of-the art 'Collections Discovery Centre' which will provide optimal storage space for the collection and create 20 years of collecting capacity for the Museum and other partner museums in the county
• The Museum's extensive and ever expanding Library will return to its original home on the first floor with more workspace, new IT equipment and a designated researchers' room
• The Museum will be equipped with up-to-date facilities for collections management, research and conservation
• A specially created, publicly visible space for volunteers and researchers to work on the collections and visitor's to see the behind-the-scenes workings of a Museum
• A transformed visitor experience, with improved visibility, accessibility and facilities including a new café and shop
Dorset County Museum's impact on Dorchester's heritage quarter and Dorset's cultural and tourism offer will bring economic, educational and social benefits to the whole county.
Dorset Country Museum
Delivering the vision
Creating a world-class contemporary museum and exhibition space, complete with new galleries, learning centre, collections storage, library and visitor facilities including a café and shop.
Carmody Groarke, Architects
A London-based architectural studio specialising in transformative museum architecture and heritage building projects.
Price & Myers
Structural engineers.
Skelly & Couch
Mechanical and electrical engineers specialising in sustainable technology for building environments.
Real Studios
Exhibition Designers, Real Studios who offer over 20 years' of experience in the industry leading on a number of high-profile gallery and exhibition projects.
Client Project Manager, Nick Coggins, PGP, a local company based in Poundbury with extensive experience in managing high value construction projects.
Quantity Surveyors, MDA of Bristol, who specialise in cultural and HLF supported projects.
This project will be the most significant development in
Dorset's museums for a generation.
Ian Owens, Director of Science, Natural History Museum


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Note: In 2016 all the books I read will be written by women, about women (either fictional or non-).
Currently reading:
Inferno: A Poet's Novel by Eileen Myles
Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World by Linda Hirshman
Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott
Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor (I started reading this before 2015 ended so it's grandfathered in here. At least the two main characters are women, even if it was written by men.)
I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb
I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales from a Happy Life Without Kids by Jen Kirkman


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Blue skies, Appleblossoms, and Wildflowers. These are just a few things you can find in my backyard lately.
I was on the phone with my sister the other day and stepped outside. I saw this beautiful blue sky and couldn't shut up about it. It just looked bluer than usual and the clouds were puffy little cotton balls floating in the sky. I took a moment to appreciate, and then grabbed my camera. Sarah, these are the photos I was taking when you could hear my shutter going off! I think my neighbors are starting to think I'm crazy cause I'm always outside with my camera!!
I love Spring!
**Sidenote: Currently I'm away enjoying our impromptu weekend in Paris! This was waiting to be posted in my drafts and I thought I would share it while I was off strolling the streets of Paris! :) Happy weekend y'all! I'll be back soon with my P64, Scavenger Hunt and of course a photo heavy post about our weekend in Paris. It's so magical here!
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We've all done it: run out of battery power while out on the road. Now Sanyo has developed a device that will help road warriors get all-juiced up again.
The Japanese company has developed a solar-charging system that combines a portable solar panel with a Lithium Ion battery pack and can be used to charge gadgets via USB. It should work with many portable products including cell phones, music players and portable game devices, said Sanyo.
Two versions will be available, one with a single solar panel and one with two panels. The panels are built into a case that can be hung in a window or placed anywhere the sun is shining and are then connected to the smaller Lithium Ion battery-based "mobile booster," which acts as a reservoir and charges up from the panels. The booster is needed because the solar panels by themselves don't provide enough power to run a gadget.
A full charge of the booster will take 3 days on the single panel and half that on the twin-panel model but after just an hour it will provide enough energy to power a cell phone for 20 minutes of talk with the single panel model and double that with the twin model. It will charge faster on sunny days than overcast days. When fully charged the booster can supply 5 volts at 500mA for 2 hours, said Sanyo.
They will both go on sale in Japan on 10 August and cost ¥9,000(£56) for the single panel model and ¥14,000(£87) for the twin-panel model. Overseas launch details were not announced.


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Baby, it's getting cold outside. It's about time to update our wardrobe with some more wintery warm styles. Our favourite fabric to wear in winter is wool. Organic wool, that is.
With organic wool the entire production process – from cleaning until the dyeing of the wool – is clean. Organic wool keeps us warm in winter, while at the same time taking care of our planet and sheep.
Organic wool suppliers don't use any synthetic inputs; instead sustainable farming practices are being used. The wool is washed in organic biodegradable detergent without any use of chemicals. Lots of attention is paid to the health of the sheep as well: the use of hormones is prohibited, even as mulesing; a horrible surgical task that involves the removal of strips of wool-bearing skin from around the breech (buttocks) of a sheep.
One of the brands we stock, Knowledge Cotton Apparel, calls the wool they are using 'Happy sheep wool' as it builds on organic and animal welfare. This great jacquard knit jumper for example. Check out our online wool section to see what else is made from organic wool and get yourself ready for a happy winter!


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Ethereal synonyms ~
delicate, exquisite, dainty, elegant, graceful, beautiful, lovely
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
The Aesthete's Alphabet - E is for Ethereal
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What a treat! Such a beautiful selection of images you've assembled. I'm sitting watching the snow fall (a very ethereal scene in itself) and enjoying each photo. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Wow! Another feast for the eyes. I love this series Sharon.ReplyDelete
F for Flowers, of course, and then there is Flair, Farm, Feather, Fabric, Fountain, Fruit, Fleur-de-lis, Filagree, Firenze.
Loved your post, great photos.ReplyDelete
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Good Lord....amazing eye candy - oh you nailed it with E!!!!!ReplyDelete
E is for EXTREMELY GORGEOUS!!ReplyDelete
This post makes me have the, "I wants," big time.ReplyDelete
Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design
This post has me in a relaxed, dreamy mood. So many beautiful images.
F for fabrics?
Lovely. Thank you for taking the time to post these images.ReplyDelete
Feminine, family, felicity, fulfilling...are some words off the top of my wee head! :)
Such beautiful inspiration and I love it all!ReplyDelete
So many beautiful images...ReplyDelete
ethereal indeed. you always inspire sharon! my mouth is gaping over hereReplyDelete
Oh my goodness that bedroom in the periwinkle and white is positively well "ethereal". Gorgeous post Sharon!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous images, Sharon! I love this series, so fun.ReplyDelete


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- The Little Prince has started playing soccer and so far it has been a frustrating experience. The two coaches are bozos and are so worried about offending the parents they aren't actually accomplishing much. They wont give a parent contact list, only check their emails once a week, can't get the kids' numbers right and refuse to allow any of the moms to manage the team. Oh and the wife of one of the coaches is the reason the Little Prince lost his daycare spot two years ago. Good times! The Little Prince enjoys wearing his uniform and running around so I'm hoping we don't have to deal with these same people next year! Soccer is tradition in my family so I do feel the need for him to enjoy and continue to play it!
- This week my Rotary club spent the day at the Habitat For Humanity build site and I was asked to organize the lunch and snacks for everyone. I guess I have a reputation as a foodie or an organized person or something....as long as I dont have a reputation for doing manual labour everything will be fine! I ordered subs (FYI Subway has always been very supportive and given me a great price whenever I do this!), made Greek, and broccoli salad, cookies, ice creams, ice, juice, water and iced coffees. One of my fellow Rotarians is famous for her potato salad so she made a big bowl of it for us as well! It was a great day for a great organization and I look forward to our next build day! If you are looking for a way to contribute to your community, and let's be honest, we should ALL be contributing to our community, please contact Habitat and they will get you sorted out. They are always happy to accept lunch, paperwork help, building skills and accounting!
- Please check to see if you have word verification on your comments - I don't think you realize how many of you have it and blogger is making them harder and harder to read. I love commenting on so many of your blogs but it's very hard to do so. Take a moment and try to leave yourself a comment and you will see if you have it and what I am talking about. The worst is when a blogger has word verification AND owner approval! As a fellow blogger...I'm begging you...take word verification off. Please. Thank you.
- I had lunch with Hermes Scarf Friend on Thursday. I booked us a 'power table' at the new tea room in town and dished the goss! We've not had a serious lunch in ages as we always seem to be with other people at events and lunches. We got all caught up, had our photo taken for the website and dished about everyone we know. It was awesome!
- Have we been watching Mad Men? I find it compelling but so depressing at the same time. I keep wondering if everyone was like that in the 60s or just people in advertising. Do we like happy Don? And why does his skin always look greasy? I did love the time Joan and Don spent together in the Christmas episode (which had me confused the entire time...when I saw the Christmas tree in the bar I realized...this is the Christmas ep) and Don letting Glen drive his car home was a nice moment as well. Why did Lane's ghost have an American accent? Or am I missing something?
- Just a head's up...I am doing a contest on my Royal Ribbons website and my Royal Ribbons Facebook page. It has already started and the prize is custom ribbon!
- I am currently reading The Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon. It's a part of the Lord John series but Jamie Fraser is a huge part of the story. Have you read the Outlander series? If not you should get on with it! There are only about 8000 pages of it so it will keep you busy for a long time!
- While I was planning my trip to Scotland my husband's cousin (who knows everyone it seems) told my favourite author I would be in town and how much I love his books. I thought that was awfully sweet but was blown away when I got a message from the author (through his editor) inviting me to tea! Squeeee! Too bad my plans and his plans didn't line up and I didn't end up meeting him while I was in town. But, he did send me a couple of signed books which I can't wait to dive into! Everyone at book club is suitably jellybean!
- I've invited everyone for dinner for Fathers' Day (instead of leaving the country to avoid it) so I need to come up with a plan! I am thinking ribs, salads, homemade gelato, and smores on the fire! I've also spoken to my mother about what is an appropriate time to go home. I'm good for six hours then I need my life back. Certain people have no idea when to go home...and once they have said they are leaving take another hour to actually get out the door. And I don't mean my parents.
- The Little Prince built a birdhouse with my father-in-law and I see it is now inhabited! Yay! I will have to try to sneak up on the little birdies and take some photos!
- I've been made chair of the lobster dinner committee for 2013. I am sure this saga will make it's way to my blog as there is someone on the committee I cant stand and who has crossed me in the past. I do my best to avoid him and if I get through this without punching him in the face it will be the greatest act of charity many have seen in a long time. The weird thing is...his wife is so nice! Like super nice! Le sigh. (That was for you Tabitha). Anyhoooo I need to form a committee and make changes to the event. Wish me luck. These people hate change!
- I've come to the conclusion I don't like people. I remember being at a drs appointment and I was asked if I have an intollerance to heat or cold and the Suburban Prince said 'No, just people'. I think it's the way our society has gone downhill, become apathetic, all anyone does is work...someone please tell me it's not just me! I read through this post again and see I've complained about how several different people and their behviour really annoy me. Thank goodness I was an only child!
- Now to end on a positive note! I have a fun giveaway on this blog coming next week! Wahoo! So you will need to be following to enter so you might as well do that now.
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Blog #19 You Can Pay For School, But You Can't Buy Class
Recently, i have been playing more than usual. I'm sort of glad i have. I've learned some new twists with the community. Everyone acts... Differently. Of course, i knew that. I recently seen some massive changes. I've sort of classified them.. Which is kind of mean, but it's the best i could. The quickies(Sounds naughty huh? Heh). Who type like... "Yo, you wan 2 party so we cud finish questies". I don't have a problem with that, but too much of it, it becomes very annoying. I know some people find that annoying too. It's a stresser for me, because sometimes i have to find out what they are actually saying. I don't really classify myself. I have a variety of usages. I type how i please, and act how i please. Some people find that annoying, some love it when i'm in a good mood. I tried to get the best out of people, and have an amazing time with them. When people are down, i try to get them back up. We all know, it's not fun hanging around a downer. Recently, me and my friend we're in vent, having a good ol' time. When a new person joined it, and said "Mmorpg are being ruined, life sucks... Why do i still play them?" We looked at each other and was like... "Wow." It killed the humor filled room, and dumbed us down a few notches. We started talking about, how he plays mmorpgs, and why he thinks all of this. He had some really legit reasons, i think he may have exaggerated some of it, but it was legit. We all complain about a lot of things. Grind, questing, pvp, whatever. We can't stop the complainers, hey... Even i'm a complainer. I don't mind complaining, except when it goes too far. What do i mean by that? When you complain, you have to have limits. If you complain too much, your just going to lose your lust to play the game. Positive thinking makes me keep going. If i think my game sucks... Why should i play it then? If i keep complaining about my game, why am i still here?
A friend and I were talking about the perfect mmorpg, that will never exist in this world. Thinking about what we like, and what we dislike. What should be in a game, what should be deleted forever. Our conversation was pretty much pointless. Because it is never going to happen, we may find our perfect mmorpg. That is the thing. People can find their "Perfect" mmorpg. That has everything they like, and a little that they dislike. It's highly possible, people just don't see the silver lining. People keep saying, "This game is the saviour of mmorpgs" Game is released, and the hype is killed, and they find out the game sucks more than sour milk. My most hated saying is "WoW Killer". I must admit, WoW is a very constructed game. It's has the good and the bad. It's popular, you cannot deny that. It has a loyal fanbase, every game does. I don't think WoW will ever die. It might lose a lot of players, but it will still exist. I might get flamed for that, but i think it's the truth. Do i like WoW? Yes and no. I played it awhile back, it didn't stick too me. I did like it while it lasted though. So it was okay. Will i ever return to it? I could, it would take a lot to get me too come back, but who knows? I don't think there is a saviour of mmorpgs. I think there is such a thing, as the next big thing. A lot of people keep thinking, the newest games are the next big thing, but some people have been very disappointed lately. Even I have, and it's a horrible day, when i'm disappointed haha. My friend, whom i find hilarous, calls his mmorpg "His baby". His wife... Isn't very happy about that, but it's his choice. Does he take his mmorpg too far? Oh yeah, thats the truth, he will probably shoot me for saying this. I hope he doesn't find out. Haha.
How is my gaming life? It's pretty good as of now. I'm not addicted to my game yet, but i hope too be. To be honest, i want to be addicted, so i am not bored after work. Maybe i'll fall in love again, i don't hope, but i do think about it constantly. I want to be in a constant state of north. What i mean by that, i just want things to keep better for me, and everyone else. We all want the state of games to get better and better. Not worse. Hilarously, i have find hope for myself. I know right? Wierd change. I just hope i'm not let down again in the future. I don't think i will be. I think i have found my escape in my mmorpg/fps. Let's just hope now, i know i have not said that before. Let us hope, and maybe even pray that we have something good come out of all this hatred. I hope we all find our peace, and perfection... Or close as we can get too that.


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01 February 2010
for my mom...
16 comments:
- nichole said...
I'm a WAY better writer than speaker. In fact, I am an awful speaker, a rambling mess of a speaker. My IQ goes down 100 points when I am on stage.
Which is why I am never on stage!
- February 1, 2010 at 3:54 PM
- Brandi said...
you tempt me with those sweets over and over again.
and yes, you can insert many names there, i'm sure. but speaking is a lot like writing: you need to do it over and over again to get good at it, to develop your style, to find your own flair. and let's face it, if everyone spoke the way they wrote, it might sound odd sometimes. they're just different forms of communication. and they're each lovely.
{p.s. you made me blush. i'm nearly as red as that heart}
- February 1, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Well, I don't know how that's possible since your writing SPEAKS and it's totally lovely.
And it's so much nicer to be MORE THAN as opposed to LESS THAN. So graceful. A lesson your unsolicited pen pal could stand to learn. You've set her a great example today.
- February 1, 2010 at 4:50 PM
- Kelly said...
the two forms are hardly related! that's why we bloggers generally hide behind our computers instead of conference tables and podiums. but for what it's worth, that person has no clue what they're talking about because you did amazing! (and i'm not a liar.)
- February 1, 2010 at 4:55 PM
- paula said...
how I would have loved to of been there, one I suppose. Oh, and I am sure your speaking is lovely:)
- February 1, 2010 at 4:56 PM
- Simply Mel said...
I will read your words, listen to your words, and always wait for your words because they are even WAY BETTER than hot apple pie (and I love me some pie!!)!!!!!
- February 1, 2010 at 5:12 PM
- jules @ The Diversion Project said...
wow, what do you say to something like that? My mum always told me to take the high road and don't get dragged down into something unpleasant - wish i paid more attention to my mum!
i'm 112.7% certain the positive feedback that i've been reading arond the traps vastly confirms that you were fabulous, contrary to the .000021% opinions of others.
that's because you ARE fabulous, and we all know it!
- February 1, 2010 at 5:34 PM
- karey m. said...
ahahaha! i think she actually did mean it sweetly! and i so KNOW i am not a speaker. fer. sure.
but i am digging the "way better writer than" trick. i think we could probably all use this one at some point, right?
just replace writer with whatever you need...mom, friend, wife, dancer, singer, alcoholic!
thanks for your stick-up-for-me words, but i'm fine! because I'M A WAY BETTER WRITER THAN YOU!
i just snorted. ugh. xoxo.
- February 1, 2010 at 5:39 PM
- jules @ The Diversion Project said...
i'm seeing a little side project for t.ruffle with the 'way better than...' element, ever thought of moving into portraits??
hehehe oh the possibilities!
- February 1, 2010 at 6:29 PM
- Stash said...
- February 1, 2010 at 6:57 PM
- pen.ny said...
oh this made me laugh so much, apparently you showed cleavage!!
love ms. brandi, her blog always makes me so happy.
- February 1, 2010 at 7:11 PM
- Jill said...
oh you are just too cute for words! so nice to "see" you again... :)
writer, speaker, whatever... just don't go away again. m'kay?
- February 2, 2010 at 1:01 AM
- Melissa de la Fuente said...
Oh dear....the things folks say. Over & over again...i am reminded of how much I missed at Alt. The number one thing being meeting you my dear, in person. What a beautiful gal you are, that gorgeous smile, that perfect hair, beautiful eyes, and yowza cleavage! ;) hee hee. Those other ladies are just fab so, thank you for the intro and this new print? Is perfection....I love it.
- February 2, 2010 at 10:03 AM
- krista said...
i'm a way better writer than your cleavage.
although that's clearly not true.
you're even cuter than i pictured you.
of course.
- February 2, 2010 at 12:42 PM
- Richie Designs said...
super cute!
I'm a way better writer than speaker too...it takes a few glasses of wine to even think about it.
- February 2, 2010 at 12:46 PM
- Relyn said...
That one is probably my favorite. And I really, really love the pinkish red of it.
- February 4, 2010 at 7:49 PM


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Airwheel X8 16" 170wh Self Balancing Electric Unicycle Review
This was a pretty good one a couple years ago, but it's outdated now and has major flaws including a deal breaking safety issue.
The 16 inch wheel size is the most commonly recommended compromise between smoothness and maneuverability. The Airwheel X8's 170wh battery is the absolute minimum size to consider.
Plastic casing quality is pretty good, definitely a little better than the generic model we review at this link. It took a few tumbles during our review, including one random shut down (thanks Airwheel), and was bruised but not broken. I was riding at a state fair, below the maximum speed, and it just went flying. I mean, about 30 feet, in a big semi-circle. Someone could have been hurt badly, and I feel so grateful that no one was close enough to be hit.
Another major issue with every Airwheel, is that the foot platforms won't stay folded up. They're loose swinging, and fall down while carrying the thing, and they're sharp so you end up with bruises on your thighs. I'm just glad I haven't injured anyone else walking near me yet!
BUT, the deal breaker: random shut downs. Scroll down for more detail.
We tried all the Airwheels, and this is my favorite. But it's still an Airwheel. If you buy one, you're paying extra for a brand name that's just not that cool and doesn't represent anything.
Scroll down for more detail on our experience with the Airwheel X8.
I bought this model because it's really the best Airwheel has to offer, and they're the most popular brand out there right now.
It worked fine most of the time. The quality of the parts is not the best and not the worst. The charger didn't make any scary sounds like some models we've reviewed. The motor is smooth and relatively quiet.
The deal breaker is that battery management system (BMS) issue. This causes random shut downs and injuries when the unit is not fully charged. Technically minded folks can read more at this link. This is a widespread problem common to many brands, and as the brand leader Airwheel should be addressing it for safety's sake. But they are not. Instead, they are allowing their shoddy quality to cause injuries and damage the reputation of this fantastic technology. People are already getting hurt.
If you have one of these already, or decide to buy one, heed these recommendations: Get the shunt modification done, as described at this link. This will void your warranty but that's better than an unexpected faceplant into traffic. If you're not going to modify it, please only ride with more than half of a charge. Plug in before every ride, and you should make it out OK most of the time.
Airwheel is a big brand, but they're just not good value for the money, even though the X8 is my favorite of theirs. Random shut downs are the deal breaker.


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Back in September we were having a lot of discipline issues. And through all of those discipline issues we noticed almost all of our daily focus was on the students who were making poor decisions. We had begun to completely ignore those who were making great decisions.
Now, I'm not a believer in a reward system for kids. I don't think kids should be sent to the office to get a pencil, sticker, or some other tangible thing for making good choices. I think if we want people to make great choices, there has to be an emotional piece included, not just a physical piece.
So I had an idea. I had bought these "Hats Off" cards at a teacher supply store over the summer and I made sheets of them, and gave them to teachers. Every week teachers got 8 Hats Off cards to give to kids.
When a student received a card, they'd get to come to the office, and one of the administrators would get to call home and celebrate that student. It was a powerful movement that really helped change a lot of focus and discipline on our campus.
But then I got to thinking.....as educators, and especially leaders, we do these great ideas for kids, but for whatever reason we act like we can't do them with adults.
So this week I've started giving "Hats Off" cards to our staff members as well. Yesterday was the first one. I had seen one teacher do an excellent job in an ARD and keep things really positive, I'd seen another transform her learning space into a space ready for a writing workshop, and I had another use technology in a new way and really push himself to try something new.
So I told them I needed to see them briefly during their conference. When they met with me, I gave them their card. They smiled. They said thank you.....and then the big part....I asked, "who do you want me to call and celebrate you?". They were shocked. They all asked if I was serious.
Of course I was serious! This is the same process we go through with the kids, why couldn't I go through it with the adults. All three of them chose their moms and off to the phone we went.
I put it on speaker phone and called each of their parents and spoke just like I did with the kids...it went something like this...
"Hi, Mr./Mrs. _____? This is Todd Nesloney. I'm the principal at Webb Elementary in Navasota, Tx. Is _________ your child? Well I have them up here in my office, but don't worry it's for good reasons! They have been doing _____________ and I just wanted to call home and celebrate them and let you know how much we enjoy having them here"
There was laughter, there were a couple of tears, but most of all there was joy. It was so fun!
I knew if I was challenging my teachers to give out Hats Off cards to kids, why couldn't I give them to teachers and challenge myself too??
We've only just begun, but I can't wait to continue doing this throughout the year! My challenge is for all of you...if you're a teacher, find ways to call each student's family this week and celebrate them WITH the principal present. If you're an administrator, call home to staff member's family and celebrate them like they were little kids! It's oh so easy!
Here's a Periscope I did last night to talk through it as well!


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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Have You Seen the Ring has posted on Facebook at May 14, 2013 at 02:15PMDon't you think this wedding set would look gorgeous paired with a beaded gown? http://bit.ly/13d4bdE #wedding #dress #engagementring http://www.facebook.com/pages/p/118241868269231
Have You Seen the Ring has posted on Facebook at May 11, 2013 at 12:20PM• Have you been ring shopping with your significant other? Trying to gauge what style of ring they will like best? We have tons of options that will work well for you and your special someone, even on a tight budget. http://bit.ly/13Z0WoY #wedding #engagement #rings http://www.facebook.com/pages/p/118241868269231
Is a 1st look session for youTraditionally, couples didn't see each other before the ceremony. This dates back to the days of arranged marriages - the woman was heavily veiled and the couple-to-be didn't see each other until they were at the altar, just in case the wife wasn't much to look at ... Horrible, right? However since you already HAVE seen each other, you can forget about this whole "bad luck to see each other before the ceremony" business. If you want to see each other, go for it.Some couples worry that seeing each other will take anything away from walking down the aisle towards each other – it doesn't. You'll try as hard to keep it together as if you hadn't seen each other. Trust me, I've seen it. And photographed it.Now what exactly is a first look session? It is a moment that is carved out just for the two of you. Away from your guests & the rush of last minute details. A moment to enjoy together before you say "I do". And a moment for me to sneak incredible pictures of the two of you.Another cool bit about you seeing each other before the ceremony is that it lends itself to a much smoother flow for family pictures because we do those right after our first look session thus freeing you from any further formals after the wedding ceremony. In short: you're going to be able to join cocktail hour and hang out with all your friends & family and actually enjoy your wedding.I'll be honest - as a wedding photographer, I LOVE when a bride and groom see each other before the ceremony but in the end, it doesn't matter because it's not my day. It's yours. There is no "right and wrong", just what feels right to the two of you. So many times couples ask me "is this how you do it?" or think there are rules to weddings (can't see groom before, must throw bouquet, can't be seen together as a couple until the grand entrance) but what it comes to is this: Do what makes you happy.Enjoy & happy wedding planning!Kat – Kingdom Wedding Photography by Kat
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Q and A with Ian Holmes - Paris Wedding Photographer
Q) What are the most challenging aspects of taking photos of wedding jewelry?
A) I remember whilst studying in photography school I had several studio classes on how to photograph jewelry. One thing I had in class which I certainly don't have at a wedding is time. At school we would spend an entire afternoon manipulating lighting and composition to create a couple of photos. When it comes to photographing the rings on a wedding day I allow myself around 5 minutes to find nice light and an interesting way of presenting them. I always enjoy the challenge and now actually look forward to my 5 minutes of jewelry photography. I try and do something a little different for each and every wedding.Q) Working in the 'city of love' you are obviously spoilt for choice when it comes to romantic locations. Do you have any personal favorites?A) It's true I am spoilt being a photographer in Paris. One of favorite, my most romantic images was taken just recently during an elopement. The location was an old railway bridge with the Eiffel Tower in background. Very cliched. I did set the scene a little, had our driver park the Rolls just where I wanted it and moved the couple into position on the bridge. However the couple were so caught up in one another they just began dancing then the groom began lifting up his new bride. At that moment at old gentleman was crossing the bridge in the background. The scene was so romantic and so Paris.Q) Being a professional photographer is pretty cool, what are the things you love about the most?A) I have a couple of favorite things about being a photographer. Firstly I really love meeting the many people I get to work with each year. I'm invited into one of the most important days of their life. To document it. To meet their families. To really get to connect with the people within that short amount of time I spend with them. Its quite an honour. Also I love being able to see Paris through new eyes. My clients are constantly pointing out the beauty of the city. It stops me ever taking it for granted.Q) How important is it to understand the personality of a bride and groom when taking photos of the big day?A) I think understanding your clients is a big part of any business, particularly important when you're a photographer documenting the day of a bride and groom. Without sounding too sure of myself I believe one of my strengths is understanding people and helping put them at ease. I have a very laid back way of working. I've been in front of the camera on several occasions and understand entirely that it's not easy for everyone. Part of my job is to help make my clients feel comfortable enough so that together we can create the best images possible.If you are considering a romantic breakaway in Paris, why not also get a professional to capture some of the most memorable moments? Ian Holmes can be contacted at the following:Contact: Ian Holmes
www.ianholmes.net Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Police figures obtained through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests show incidents surged by 23 per cent – from 40,741 to 49,921 – in the 11 months after the EU referendum, compared with the same period the previous year, marking an unparalleled rise.
Eleven of the 32 police forces in England and Wales that responded to the FOI requests saw reports of race and faith-based hate crimes increase by more than 40 per cent, with several regions including Gwent, Nottinghamshire and Kent soaring by more than half in a year. The record figures consolidate previous indications that the Leave vote on 23 June last year prompted a wave of hate crimes based on religion and ethnicity, and have lead to calls for the Government to "urgently" review its response to such reports.
Gwent in Wales saw the highest increase, with the number of incidents rising by 77 per cent, from 367 to 649. Reports of racially and religiously aggravated hate crimes also rose considerably in Kent (66 per cent, from 874 to 1,452), Warwickshire (65 per cent, 286 to 471) and Nottinghamshire (57 per cent, 681 to 1,071).
Indeed, the number increased in every region except the City of London, which is the smallest territorial police force in England and Wales, both in terms of geographic area and head count.
Previous Home Office figures reported that race and faith-based hate crimes had decreased by 0.4 per cent in 2011/12, before climbing by seven per cent the following year, 16 per cent in 2014 and 17 per cent in 2015. The latest 23 per cent figure marks an unprecedented annual rise.