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I’m writing in this font because I feel like it relates to Paris’s romance… I’m in a weird mood so I just wouldn’t question any randomness in this blog 😂.
So, some of you might already know that I went to Paris!
It was a school trip and it was so much fun; I enjoyed it so much!
I went with some of my best friends and I had such a good time.
Unsurprisingly, It thundered one of the days but the weather was so hot for the rest of the trip. When I say thundered; I literally mean an enormous storm!
Anyway, when I went away we did a lot of activities and we visited quite a lot of places.
– The souvenir shops ( Let’s admit it, everyone loves futile but cute souvenirs).
Personally, I think that Disneyland is definitely one of the happiest places on earth! I feel like it just make everyone so happy!
Also, the Eiffel Tower is a very happy place. It’s so romantic, beautiful and interesting! The view is just astonishing!
However, when I was walking down the Eiffel Tower, I slipped and I fell down a few of the steps and I’m pretty sure I sprained my ankle because it hurt so much!
I’m just to clumsy for the Eiffel Tower. I don’t think it was made for people like me 😂😂.
I had never actually been to Paris before! I mean, I went to France for about an hour last year but that was only because we had to get the train from France to get to Monte Carlo.
When I went to Monte Carlo with my nan we got lost and couldn’t find the train station because there was a lot of construction work and all of the signs were in French. So my nan tried to speak French to some people to ask them where the train station was, but we had no idea what they were saying. We thought they were telling us to follow them because they were going to the train station as well; but they weren’t… It turns out, we were just stalking some French people thinking that they were taking us to the train station 😂. After about 10 minutes they turned around and started shouting at us in French and we had no idea what they were talking about 😂😂😂. They were so angry and we didn’t know why 😂! Don’t worry… we found the train station in the end.
I’m sorry if I’m boring you to death.
Here are the photos I took when I went to Paris.
So, that’s the end of this blog!
I hope you enjoyed it and if you did, like it so that I know.

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I ’m writing in this font because I feel like it relates to Paris ’s romance … I ’m in a weird mood so I just would n’t question any randomness in this blog 😂 .
 So , some of you might already know that I went to Paris !
 It was a school trip and it was so much fun ; I enjoyed it so much !
 I went with some of my best friends and I had such a good time .
 Unsurprisingly , It thundered one of the days but the weather was so hot for the rest of the trip . When I say thundered ; I literally mean an enormous storm !
 Anyway , when I went away we did a lot of activities and we visited quite a lot of places .
 – The souvenir shops ( Let ’s admit it , everyone loves futile but cute souvenirs ) .
 Personally , I think that Disneyland is definitely one of the happiest places on earth ! I feel like it just make everyone so happy !
 Also , the Eiffel Tower is a very happy place . It ’s so romantic , beautiful and interesting ! The view is just astonishing !
 However , when I was walking down the Eiffel Tower , I slipped and I fell down a few of the steps and I ’m pretty sure I sprained my ankle because it hurt so much !
 I ’m just to clumsy for the Eiffel Tower . I do n’t think it was made for people like me 😂 😂 .
 I had never actually been to Paris before ! I mean , I went to France for about an hour last year but that was only because we had to get the train from France to get to Monte Carlo .
 When I went to Monte Carlo with my nan we got lost and could n’t find the train station because there was a lot of construction work and all of the signs were in French . So my nan tried to speak French to some people to ask them where the train station was , but we had no idea what they were saying . We thought they were telling us to follow them because they were going to the train station as well ; but they were n’t … It turns out , we were just stalking some French people thinking that they were taking us to the train station 😂 . After about 10 minutes they turned around and started shouting at us in French and we had no idea what they were talking about 😂 😂 😂 . They were so angry and we did n’t know why 😂 ! Do n’t worry … we found the train station in the end .
 I ’m sorry if I ’m boring you to death .
 Here are the photos I took when I went to Paris .
 So , that ’s the end of this blog !
 I hope you enjoyed it and if you did , like it so that I know .


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As I sit here on my comfy bed in my hotel room, munching on an 18-pack of Tesco’s mini-doughnuts, I’d like to take a few moments to reflect and recount what I saw and experienced today at EGX London.
By the time I got inside, things were well underway, with excited people bustling around all over the place, keen to try out this and next year’s most anticipated titles. I was, of course, one of those people and headed straight for the Xbox One zone. First stop? The Halo booth, where they had two setups of 4 players playing FFA Slayer on the newly remastered H2A version of Lockout as part of The Master Chief Collection. After bumping into my fellow Channel Islander, RUL VIP Nightrise, we both joined the queue and subsequently went about seeing me absolutely crushed by him, 20-11. All I can say about The Master Chief Collection is that the graphics certainly are gorgeous and you can really see the 60 FPS difference, it plays just like old-school Halo with the odd tweak here and there. The Master Menu looks really slick, and the newly recorded audio for the game are crystal clear, they give a real boost to the overall feel of the game.
After grabbing a bite to eat and briefly meeting up with RUL member MightyMidgit11, we left to have a go at Evolve. After a 90 minute wait in the queue, we got right into an Evolve match with Nightrise playing as the monster Goliath and me playing as the Assault class. The game itself felt a little clunky in terms of controls, but the gameplay, graphics, mechanics and general concept of the game were all really solid. It was challenging, and there were a variety of options open to my team as we attempted to hunt down the monster. The end result was that the local wildlife killed us more times than Nightrise did, but when he did kill us, he virtually saw us all off in the space of 30 seconds, once again leaving him the victor against me.
A good amount of time after that was spent simply wandering around the location, browsing the various booths, having a go at the soon-to-be-released Super Smash Bros. on 3DS (with me losing again), and watching a competitive match of League of Legends, where I learned how to REALLY play the game.
I then split off and headed for the Assassin’s Creed area, and waited for entry to a “closed-doors” live demo of Assassin’s Creed: Unity, which I unfortunately could not record. The demo showed off an assassination mission, and demonstrated the massively improved graphics, the larger and far more complex open world of Paris, the new downward parkour system, the new stealth system and much more. It really sold the game and has got me personally excited to get my hands on it in November. They also gave every attendee a cool complimentary AC:U map of Paris!
Aside from the second game of Halo 2: Anniversary that I had before I left for the day (where I did significantly better!), that’s mostly all of today’s events. There is so much more to talk about, but I’ve got 3 more days for that. I’m shattered and my feet ache, but it’s absolutely worth it. If you couldn’t go this year, make sure you go next year if you can, if you’re here this year, make sure to come and find me! All the EGX staff are really friendly and enthusiastic, it’s a great atmosphere, there’s so much to do, and plenty to buy – to my bank account’s dismay!
If you have anything you want to see, or for me to ask/write about, you can either reply to this post or Tweet me (@TyzerGsy) and I’ll do my best to fulfill it for you.

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As I sit here on my comfy bed in my hotel room , munching on an 18 - pack of Tesco ’s mini - doughnuts , I ’d like to take a few moments to reflect and recount what I saw and experienced today at EGX London .
 By the time I got inside , things were well underway , with excited people bustling around all over the place , keen to try out this and next year ’s most anticipated titles . I was , of course , one of those people and headed straight for the Xbox One zone . First stop ? The Halo booth , where they had two setups of 4 players playing FFA Slayer on the newly remastered H2A version of Lockout as part of The Master Chief Collection . After bumping into my fellow Channel Islander , RUL VIP Nightrise , we both joined the queue and subsequently went about seeing me absolutely crushed by him , 20 - 11 . All I can say about The Master Chief Collection is that the graphics certainly are gorgeous and you can really see the 60 FPS difference , it plays just like old - school Halo with the odd tweak here and there . The Master Menu looks really slick , and the newly recorded audio for the game are crystal clear , they give a real boost to the overall feel of the game .
 After grabbing a bite to eat and briefly meeting up with RUL member MightyMidgit11 , we left to have a go at Evolve . After a 90 minute wait in the queue , we got right into an Evolve match with Nightrise playing as the monster Goliath and me playing as the Assault class . The game itself felt a little clunky in terms of controls , but the gameplay , graphics , mechanics and general concept of the game were all really solid . It was challenging , and there were a variety of options open to my team as we attempted to hunt down the monster . The end result was that the local wildlife killed us more times than Nightrise did , but when he did kill us , he virtually saw us all off in the space of 30 seconds , once again leaving him the victor against me .
 A good amount of time after that was spent simply wandering around the location , browsing the various booths , having a go at the soon - to - be - released Super Smash Bros. on 3DS ( with me losing again ) , and watching a competitive match of League of Legends , where I learned how to REALLY play the game .
 I then split off and headed for the Assassin ’s Creed area , and waited for entry to a “ closed - doors ” live demo of Assassin ’s Creed : Unity , which I unfortunately could not record . The demo showed off an assassination mission , and demonstrated the massively improved graphics , the larger and far more complex open world of Paris , the new downward parkour system , the new stealth system and much more . It really sold the game and has got me personally excited to get my hands on it in November . They also gave every attendee a cool complimentary AC : U map of Paris !
 Aside from the second game of Halo 2 : Anniversary that I had before I left for the day ( where I did significantly better ! ) , that ’s mostly all of today ’s events . There is so much more to talk about , but I ’ve got 3 more days for that . I ’m shattered and my feet ache , but it ’s absolutely worth it . If you could n’t go this year , make sure you go next year if you can , if you ’re here this year , make sure to come and find me ! All the EGX staff are really friendly and enthusiastic , it ’s a great atmosphere , there ’s so much to do , and plenty to buy – to my bank account ’s dismay !
 If you have anything you want to see , or for me to ask / write about , you can either reply to this post or Tweet me ( @TyzerGsy ) and I ’ll do my best to fulfill it for you .


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I had such a great week and weekend. Greg made his delicious fried rice, game night with BFFs and babies in closets, we made wintery soup and got to serve it in our new bowls that Casey and Joe got us, had dinner and cappuccino at La Duni, had a deep drunken talk over Italian food with The Johnson's, took jell-o shots at the bowling alley, ate lunch with the Howarth twins at The Porch, had fireside readings and crying laughs with Jenny, Andrew and Ian, and I peeled an orange in one peel.
At times, I secretly (and sometimes not-so-secretly) wish that Gregory and I could be living in some cool foreign or exotic city together, just the two of us. But I have to admit, there's something so great about getting to see so many people I love all the time. I love getting to run errands with my girls and have dinner with great friends whenever I want (but I do miss magazine mondays in Fort Worth with Julie).
I found this blog all the way from Sweden! Just wanted to say hi and that you have a lovely blog!
I have that dream to live in a cool foreign city, too - maybe someday! Love your photography!

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I had such a great week and weekend . Greg made his delicious fried rice , game night with BFFs and babies in closets , we made wintery soup and got to serve it in our new bowls that Casey and Joe got us , had dinner and cappuccino at La Duni , had a deep drunken talk over Italian food with The Johnson 's , took jell - o shots at the bowling alley , ate lunch with the Howarth twins at The Porch , had fireside readings and crying laughs with Jenny , Andrew and Ian , and I peeled an orange in one peel .
 At times , I secretly ( and sometimes not - so - secretly ) wish that Gregory and I could be living in some cool foreign or exotic city together , just the two of us . But I have to admit , there 's something so great about getting to see so many people I love all the time . I love getting to run errands with my girls and have dinner with great friends whenever I want ( but I do miss magazine mondays in Fort Worth with Julie ) .
 I found this blog all the way from Sweden ! Just wanted to say hi and that you have a lovely blog !
 I have that dream to live in a cool foreign city , too - maybe someday ! Love your photography !


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Ten years ago, abandoned grocery carts left near entrances to public housing complexes dotted the rural landscape in Greeneville, Tenn. Lacking public transportation and deterred by hilly terrain, residents were too often discouraged to return their carts to the nearest grocery store after their weekly shopping trip.
In 2005, that all changed with Greeneville’s first Mobile Farmers Market. Funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, the project is an initiative of Rural Resources, a nonprofit focused on connecting farms, food and families with sustainable practices throughout Greene County.
Now in its 10th year, this market on wheels delivers 1,700 pounds of locally grown, fresh food to more than 200 individuals each week — including those living in public or elderly housing — who otherwise would not have access.
Each week, customers place their food order online. Volunteers then fill boxes with produce from Rural Resources’ own on-site community farm, as well as meat, eggs and honey provided by local farmers, and baked goods and casseroles prepared by the nonprofit’s Farm & Food Teen Training program. On Thursdays, the mobile market makes deliveries to designated drop-off locations, primarily serving low-income housing areas; the program has seen purchases with electronic food stamps quadruple since the first year.
For Hensley, introducing children to healthier foods and watching their eating habits change makes her job immeasurably rewarding.
The mobile market has even empowered clients to grow their own food by providing 60 garden containers and helping one neighborhood start a community garden.
As the program grows, Hensley is planning for local restaurants, hospitals and hotels to turn to the mobile market for fresh, healthy food supplements for their menus.
For more information, visit ruralresources.locallygrown.net or call Hensley at 423-470-4047.

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Ten years ago , abandoned grocery carts left near entrances to public housing complexes dotted the rural landscape in Greeneville , Tenn. Lacking public transportation and deterred by hilly terrain , residents were too often discouraged to return their carts to the nearest grocery store after their weekly shopping trip .
 In 2005 , that all changed with Greeneville ’s first Mobile Farmers Market . Funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant , the project is an initiative of Rural Resources , a nonprofit focused on connecting farms , food and families with sustainable practices throughout Greene County .
 Now in its 10th year , this market on wheels delivers 1,700 pounds of locally grown , fresh food to more than 200 individuals each week — including those living in public or elderly housing — who otherwise would not have access .
 Each week , customers place their food order online . Volunteers then fill boxes with produce from Rural Resources ’ own on - site community farm , as well as meat , eggs and honey provided by local farmers , and baked goods and casseroles prepared by the nonprofit ’s Farm & Food Teen Training program . On Thursdays , the mobile market makes deliveries to designated drop - off locations , primarily serving low - income housing areas ; the program has seen purchases with electronic food stamps quadruple since the first year .
 For Hensley , introducing children to healthier foods and watching their eating habits change makes her job immeasurably rewarding .
 The mobile market has even empowered clients to grow their own food by providing 60 garden containers and helping one neighborhood start a community garden .
 As the program grows , Hensley is planning for local restaurants , hospitals and hotels to turn to the mobile market for fresh , healthy food supplements for their menus .
 For more information , visit ruralresources.locallygrown.net or call Hensley at 423 - 470 - 4047 .


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sipping those cool drinks that we prepare.
and hearing the girls who strum a guitar.
Look, there are pots of flowers everywhere.
What better have you to do than hang out in a bar.
as they lay in the grass…Learn from their example.
supply to soothe the troubles of any man.
We also have hors d’oeuvres for you to sample.
of conscience growl too loudly and harry you hence.
apples! It is an array that always pleases.
A glass of wine? Some cheddar? A bit of bread?
the body and spirit is good, as the poets have said.
and eat with a touch of salt perhaps on the plate.
women, except for the most degenerate.
is resting. For the Vesta’s sake, allow him to stay.
your ungrateful ashes. Does your resolve grow weaker?
Do you begin to laugh at your seriousness?

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sipping those cool drinks that we prepare .
 and hearing the girls who strum a guitar .
 Look , there are pots of flowers everywhere .
 What better have you to do than hang out in a bar .
 as they lay in the grass … Learn from their example .
 supply to soothe the troubles of any man .
 We also have hors d’oeuvres for you to sample .
 of conscience growl too loudly and harry you hence .
 apples ! It is an array that always pleases .
 A glass of wine ? Some cheddar ? A bit of bread ?
 the body and spirit is good , as the poets have said .
 and eat with a touch of salt perhaps on the plate .
 women , except for the most degenerate .
 is resting . For the Vesta ’s sake , allow him to stay .
 your ungrateful ashes . Does your resolve grow weaker ?
 Do you begin to laugh at your seriousness ?


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Clearblue digital pregnacy tests are over 99% accurate if used on the day your period is due. It can be used up to four days before your expected period. It has a digital conception indicator which tells you how many weeks it has been since you conceived so that you can date your pregnancy.
This is a single pack.

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Clearblue digital pregnacy tests are over 99 % accurate if used on the day your period is due . It can be used up to four days before your expected period . It has a digital conception indicator which tells you how many weeks it has been since you conceived so that you can date your pregnancy .
 This is a single pack .


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Sounds like moderators pulling rank to me.
Well SPIKE if I never know for sure, I'll just have to call you watever name comes into my head... it could something drastic like Archibald or Heratio.
I'm very sorry about that. It was thoughtless and insensitive of me!
Oh, and in the cause of going off on one, when I was a kid we had a duck called Sid. So named cos he was vicious!
[b]Sounds like moderators pulling rank to me.
Was just browsing google when this post came up.
I am afraid I have been lying to you all these years and my real name is actually Randy.
If anyone does still check this site, who was Angelica? Is she someone who attended Nos Nights or Cons?

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Sounds like moderators pulling rank to me .
 Well SPIKE if I never know for sure , I 'll just have to call you watever name comes into my head ... it could something drastic like Archibald or Heratio .
 I 'm very sorry about that . It was thoughtless and insensitive of me !
 Oh , and in the cause of going off on one , when I was a kid we had a duck called Sid . So named cos he was vicious !
 [ b]Sounds like moderators pulling rank to me .
 Was just browsing google when this post came up .
 I am afraid I have been lying to you all these years and my real name is actually Randy .
 If anyone does still check this site , who was Angelica ? Is she someone who attended Nos Nights or Cons ?


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The World Championships, Chelyabinsk 2014, moved towards the conclusion of the individual competition as three champions emerged at the Traktor Sport Arena on Friday.
The women’s -70kg and -78kg judoka took to the tatami along with the men’s –90kg judoka with an expectant Russian crowd sensing more home medals in Chelyabinsk. The three world titles went to Colombia, Brazil and Greece as a global audience once again saw how judo is one of the world’s most practiced sports at the grassroots and elite level.
Hosts Russia have been on the medal podium every day to the immense pleasure of the home fans but a gold medal still eludes them and they will hope their fortunes can change on Friday.
The Traktor Sport Arena attracted a full crowd once again including sporting idols such as mixed martial arts legend and former Russian judo national team member Fedor EMELIANENKO (RUS).
EMELIANENKO, who won bronze at the 1999 Moscow tournament before it later became the Moscow Grand Slam, started his sporting career in judo and is a regular guest at IJF World Judo Tour events.
EMELIANENKO had high praise for the crown jewel of the Tour and spoke fondly of the host city of Chelyabinsk.
The 37-year-old said: “I have a great impression of the World Championships here in Chelyabinsk on my first day at the competition. I’m happy to see so many countries, athletes and supporters here and I’m pleased that everyone seems to be enjoying the event.
“I am full of pride for Russia for hosting such an important and spectacular event and especially as I used to be a judoka for Russia. I have fought for the honour of Russia and I know what the team is experiencing here. I know the Olympic champion Tagir KHAIBULAEV very well and I ask you all to shout for him on Saturday.
“This is a key event for all judoka in their preparations and qualification for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and I look forward to more judo in the coming days," added the SportAccord World Combat Games 2013 sambo ambassador.
After five days of competition, Japan are still top of the medal table with four gold, one silver and two bronze medals ahead of France and Georgia.
The final day of the individual competition takes centre stage on Saturday and features the men’s -100kg and +100kg categories and women’s +78kg category.
Olympic and six-time senior world heavyweight champion Teddy RINER (FRA) will be chasing a seventh crown which would equal the record of world title wins set by TONG Wen (CHN) and IJF Hall of Famer TANI Ryoko (JPN).
World champion and Olympic bronze medallist Yuri ALVEAR (COL) was unbeatable in 2009, 2013 and today as she became the third judoka to retain their title at the IJF’s marquee event. ALVEAR was overlooked in some parts coming into the competition but made a mockery of anyone who dismissed her as he concluded her day and third world victory by beating All Japan Championships winner NUNIRA Karen (JPN). The heartbeat of Colombian judo topped the medal podium after defeating NUNIRA by ippon from a ko-uchi-gake after just 61 seconds. ALVEAR sat on her knees on the tatam after she was awarded the win and looked up to as if to praise some divine inspiration.
In the first semi-final ALVEAR surprised world number one Kim POLLING (NED) who was well beaten in the end. POLLING, who just did enough in the preliminaries to reach the last four, was caught for a waza-ari in the second minute and then an osoto-gari added a yuko for the Colombian. The defending champion produced another waza-ari score to progress into the -70kg final. In the second semi-final NUNIRA conquered Junior world champion Barbara MATIC (CRO) who has made the step up to the senior stage with ease. MATIC, who won bronze at the European Championships in April, was undone on the ground as NUNIRA submitted the 19-year-old with a juji-gatame.
The first bronze medal was won by Onix CORTES ALDAMA (CUB) who abruptly ended the medal ambitions of her teenage opponent from Croatia. CORTES ALDAMA threw MATIC with uchi-mata for ippon to win her country’s second medal of the competition after Maria Celia LABORDE (CUB) took -48kg bronze on Monday. The second bronze medal was won by Baku Grand Slam bronze medallist Katarzyna KLYS (POL) who handed POLLING a second successive humbling defeat. KLYS stepped over a uchi-mata attack and took the lead with a yuko before scoring waza-ari with a ko-uchi-gari as her Dutch rival ran out of ideas.
Olympic and world bronze medallist Mayra AGUIAR (BRA) won her first world title with a ruthless performance having previously earned one silver and two bronze medals at the annual judo showpiece. AGUIAR, 23, defeated former world champion and fellow Olympic bronze medallist Audrey TCHEUMEO (FRA) in the -78kg final. The Brazilian ace, who only returned from a year-long absence through injury by winning the Tyumen Grand Slam in July, was in inspired form as she opened the scoring with a waza-ari from a low uchi-mata. Brazil, who only had a slender return of a -52kg bronze medal from Erika MIRANDA before today, were reinvigorated by AGUIAR who was lifted up off the ground by her ecstatic coach Rosicleia CAMPOS as teammate Maria PORTELA (BRA) was shown jumping for joy in the crowd.
In the first semi-final TCHEUMEO guaranteed a new world champion by ousting 2013 winner SOL Kyong (PRK) in 82 seconds with a harai-goshi. In the second semi-final AGUIAR defeated Olympic champion Kayla HARRISON (USA) who returned from injury in June as she won the Havana Grand Prix, the first IJF competition to carry points towards qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. AGUIAR went ahead with a yuko and added a waza-ari to her opening score as HARRISON.
The first bronze medal was won by HARRISON who saw off former European Championships bronze medallist Yahima RAMIREZ (POR) by the narrowest of margins. RAMIREZ was penalised with a shido in a scoreless contest which marked the return of HARRISON to World Championships podium and her country’s first medal in Chelyabinsk.
The second bronze medal was won by the vastly underrated Paris Grand Slam winner Anamari VELENSEK (SLO) who defeated SOL who was unable to recapture the form which saw her dumbfound fans the world around when she took gold a year ago. A yuko for VELENSEK was the difference as SOL lacked vigour and failed to trouble the scoreboard.
Athens 2004 Olympic champion Ilias ILADIS (GRE) won the third World Championship gold medal of his illustrious career in Chelyabinsk. The world-renowned ILIADIS, 27, has starred on the circuit for a decade and after today’s victory is now determined to fight on to the Rio 2016 Olympics. ILIADIS met one of the brightest young talents in the sport in the final as 20-year-old Krisztian TOTH (HUN) put forward a herculean effort on the tatami. ILIADIS triumphed by ippon as he attacked with osoto-gari and wrapped his arm over the top of his opponents right shoulder for a soto-makikomi and yet another world title. ILIADIS ran around the tatami with three fingers raised on each hand to show his number of his world title wins before embracing with TOTH who showed his respect for his idol by raising the hand of ILIADIS and turning to all four sides of the venue.
TOTH said: “It’s really a big surprise for me to be in the final and to be in the final with my idol, Ilias LIADIS. He’s a role model for me. I was probably not expected to medal at this level but it was my day and my dream came true. For the moment, I was ready for the preliminaries and the semi-final where I had a terrific fight. But I was not ready for the final, not yet ."
In the first semi-final TOTH sensationally defeated Kirill VOPROSOV (RUS) in an absorbing contest during golden score. Both men went toe-to-toe for five minutes and neither could produce a score as the Russian fans tried to energise VOPROSOV as they raised their volume for the raised stakes of the contest. TOTH silenced the crowd by scoring a match-winning yuko after 53 seconds and clapped the crowd to recognise their excitement for the contest and knowledge of judo. In the second semi-final ILIADIS downed Tashkent Grand Prix winner Sherali JURAEV (UZB) with a display of brute force that makes his one of the most popular judoka in the world. ILIADIS threw with o-goshi for a yuko and went on to the final.
The first bronze medal was won by world number one Varlam LIPARTELIANI (GEO) who was tipped for glory in Russia but had to settle for bronze as his world title dream is on hold for another year. Rio 2013 runner-up LIPARTELIANI threw JURAEV with tsurikomi-goshi for ippon and left the tatami with his left arm over his eyes. The second bronze medal was won by VOPROSOV as compatriot and Chelyabinsk’s own reigning world bronze medallist Kirill DENISOV (RUS) was unable to compete due to injury.

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The World Championships , Chelyabinsk 2014 , moved towards the conclusion of the individual competition as three champions emerged at the Traktor Sport Arena on Friday .
 The women ’s -70 kg and -78 kg judoka took to the tatami along with the men ’s – 90 kg judoka with an expectant Russian crowd sensing more home medals in Chelyabinsk . The three world titles went to Colombia , Brazil and Greece as a global audience once again saw how judo is one of the world ’s most practiced sports at the grassroots and elite level .
 Hosts Russia have been on the medal podium every day to the immense pleasure of the home fans but a gold medal still eludes them and they will hope their fortunes can change on Friday .
 The Traktor Sport Arena attracted a full crowd once again including sporting idols such as mixed martial arts legend and former Russian judo national team member Fedor EMELIANENKO ( RUS ) .
 EMELIANENKO , who won bronze at the 1999 Moscow tournament before it later became the Moscow Grand Slam , started his sporting career in judo and is a regular guest at IJF World Judo Tour events .
 EMELIANENKO had high praise for the crown jewel of the Tour and spoke fondly of the host city of Chelyabinsk .
 The 37 - year - old said : “ I have a great impression of the World Championships here in Chelyabinsk on my first day at the competition . I ’m happy to see so many countries , athletes and supporters here and I ’m pleased that everyone seems to be enjoying the event .
 “ I am full of pride for Russia for hosting such an important and spectacular event and especially as I used to be a judoka for Russia . I have fought for the honour of Russia and I know what the team is experiencing here . I know the Olympic champion Tagir KHAIBULAEV very well and I ask you all to shout for him on Saturday .
 “ This is a key event for all judoka in their preparations and qualification for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and I look forward to more judo in the coming days , " added the SportAccord World Combat Games 2013 sambo ambassador .
 After five days of competition , Japan are still top of the medal table with four gold , one silver and two bronze medals ahead of France and Georgia .
 The final day of the individual competition takes centre stage on Saturday and features the men ’s -100 kg and +100 kg categories and women ’s +78 kg category .
 Olympic and six - time senior world heavyweight champion Teddy RINER ( FRA ) will be chasing a seventh crown which would equal the record of world title wins set by TONG Wen ( CHN ) and IJF Hall of Famer TANI Ryoko ( JPN ) .
 World champion and Olympic bronze medallist Yuri ALVEAR ( COL ) was unbeatable in 2009 , 2013 and today as she became the third judoka to retain their title at the IJF ’s marquee event . ALVEAR was overlooked in some parts coming into the competition but made a mockery of anyone who dismissed her as he concluded her day and third world victory by beating All Japan Championships winner NUNIRA Karen ( JPN ) . The heartbeat of Colombian judo topped the medal podium after defeating NUNIRA by ippon from a ko - uchi - gake after just 61 seconds . ALVEAR sat on her knees on the tatam after she was awarded the win and looked up to as if to praise some divine inspiration .
 In the first semi - final ALVEAR surprised world number one Kim POLLING ( NED ) who was well beaten in the end . POLLING , who just did enough in the preliminaries to reach the last four , was caught for a waza - ari in the second minute and then an osoto - gari added a yuko for the Colombian . The defending champion produced another waza - ari score to progress into the -70 kg final . In the second semi - final NUNIRA conquered Junior world champion Barbara MATIC ( CRO ) who has made the step up to the senior stage with ease . MATIC , who won bronze at the European Championships in April , was undone on the ground as NUNIRA submitted the 19 - year - old with a juji - gatame .
 The first bronze medal was won by Onix CORTES ALDAMA ( CUB ) who abruptly ended the medal ambitions of her teenage opponent from Croatia . CORTES ALDAMA threw MATIC with uchi - mata for ippon to win her country ’s second medal of the competition after Maria Celia LABORDE ( CUB ) took -48 kg bronze on Monday . The second bronze medal was won by Baku Grand Slam bronze medallist Katarzyna KLYS ( POL ) who handed POLLING a second successive humbling defeat . KLYS stepped over a uchi - mata attack and took the lead with a yuko before scoring waza - ari with a ko - uchi - gari as her Dutch rival ran out of ideas .
 Olympic and world bronze medallist Mayra AGUIAR ( BRA ) won her first world title with a ruthless performance having previously earned one silver and two bronze medals at the annual judo showpiece . AGUIAR , 23 , defeated former world champion and fellow Olympic bronze medallist Audrey TCHEUMEO ( FRA ) in the -78 kg final . The Brazilian ace , who only returned from a year - long absence through injury by winning the Tyumen Grand Slam in July , was in inspired form as she opened the scoring with a waza - ari from a low uchi - mata . Brazil , who only had a slender return of a -52 kg bronze medal from Erika MIRANDA before today , were reinvigorated by AGUIAR who was lifted up off the ground by her ecstatic coach Rosicleia CAMPOS as teammate Maria PORTELA ( BRA ) was shown jumping for joy in the crowd .
 In the first semi - final TCHEUMEO guaranteed a new world champion by ousting 2013 winner SOL Kyong ( PRK ) in 82 seconds with a harai - goshi . In the second semi - final AGUIAR defeated Olympic champion Kayla HARRISON ( USA ) who returned from injury in June as she won the Havana Grand Prix , the first IJF competition to carry points towards qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games . AGUIAR went ahead with a yuko and added a waza - ari to her opening score as HARRISON .
 The first bronze medal was won by HARRISON who saw off former European Championships bronze medallist Yahima RAMIREZ ( POR ) by the narrowest of margins . RAMIREZ was penalised with a shido in a scoreless contest which marked the return of HARRISON to World Championships podium and her country ’s first medal in Chelyabinsk .
 The second bronze medal was won by the vastly underrated Paris Grand Slam winner Anamari VELENSEK ( SLO ) who defeated SOL who was unable to recapture the form which saw her dumbfound fans the world around when she took gold a year ago . A yuko for VELENSEK was the difference as SOL lacked vigour and failed to trouble the scoreboard .
 Athens 2004 Olympic champion Ilias ILADIS ( GRE ) won the third World Championship gold medal of his illustrious career in Chelyabinsk . The world - renowned ILIADIS , 27 , has starred on the circuit for a decade and after today ’s victory is now determined to fight on to the Rio 2016 Olympics . ILIADIS met one of the brightest young talents in the sport in the final as 20 - year - old Krisztian TOTH ( HUN ) put forward a herculean effort on the tatami . ILIADIS triumphed by ippon as he attacked with osoto - gari and wrapped his arm over the top of his opponents right shoulder for a soto - makikomi and yet another world title . ILIADIS ran around the tatami with three fingers raised on each hand to show his number of his world title wins before embracing with TOTH who showed his respect for his idol by raising the hand of ILIADIS and turning to all four sides of the venue .
 TOTH said : “ It ’s really a big surprise for me to be in the final and to be in the final with my idol , Ilias LIADIS . He ’s a role model for me . I was probably not expected to medal at this level but it was my day and my dream came true . For the moment , I was ready for the preliminaries and the semi - final where I had a terrific fight . But I was not ready for the final , not yet . "
 In the first semi - final TOTH sensationally defeated Kirill VOPROSOV ( RUS ) in an absorbing contest during golden score . Both men went toe - to - toe for five minutes and neither could produce a score as the Russian fans tried to energise VOPROSOV as they raised their volume for the raised stakes of the contest . TOTH silenced the crowd by scoring a match - winning yuko after 53 seconds and clapped the crowd to recognise their excitement for the contest and knowledge of judo . In the second semi - final ILIADIS downed Tashkent Grand Prix winner Sherali JURAEV ( UZB ) with a display of brute force that makes his one of the most popular judoka in the world . ILIADIS threw with o - goshi for a yuko and went on to the final .
 The first bronze medal was won by world number one Varlam LIPARTELIANI ( GEO ) who was tipped for glory in Russia but had to settle for bronze as his world title dream is on hold for another year . Rio 2013 runner - up LIPARTELIANI threw JURAEV with tsurikomi - goshi for ippon and left the tatami with his left arm over his eyes . The second bronze medal was won by VOPROSOV as compatriot and Chelyabinsk ’s own reigning world bronze medallist Kirill DENISOV ( RUS ) was unable to compete due to injury .


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Keeping a business alive is challenging and requires close monitoring of each and every aspect of the business. To minimize distractions, save costs, and focus on core competencies, most organizations choose solutions such as back office outsourcing among other strategies. However, many businesses struggle to survive and turning around requires a lot of hard work. In the process of turning around, the important questions to consider are where to start making the changes, what tasks to prioritize, and how to ensure customer satisfaction in the middle of all this.
If you notice such things, then it’s time to wake up and take some constructive action. To avoid a crisis situation, business owners must regularly monitor their cash flow, which is an indicator of their ability to meet their financial obligations. Another metrics they can use is EBITDA (Earnings before Interest and Taxes), which signifies what it actually costs to run the business. It is important not to spend more than what you make.
Now let us consider some constructive steps a failing business can take to ensure positive results and turnaround.
Get to the root of the problem: Business owners must carefully evaluate where they are failing. They must consider whether they have a marketing problem, whether they need to cut expenses, and identify the areas where they must do so. This will enable them to create a good plan and invest their resources where they will have the maximum impact within minimum time.
Consider the competition: Consider carefully how your product/service is different from the competition. Communicate the specific, positive impact of your products and services to your customers so that they get an idea of your business value and will be persuaded to buy from you.
Try to simplify: Businesses can look for ways to simplify their processes without losing quality in any way. This will help cut costs and improve efficiency, which is a major step towards becoming profitable once again. Things that are consuming too much valuable time can be outsourced to a good business process outsourcing company. The focus must be on striking the best possible balance between cost, efficiency, and quality.
Talk to your customers: This is very important because you need to reassure your customers who may be getting nervous. Talk to your customers about your situation and inform them how you plan to rectify it.
Be customer friendly: Businesses that may have inadvertently made it difficult for customers to use their services are very likely to struggle. See whether you are using systems that make your work easier but require the customer to do too much on their end. Don’t make it difficult for customers to find the information they want or make a purchase. You can stay assured of increased revenue when you make things easy for your customers.
Keep only those employees that are really necessary: You can save money by letting some employees go without damaging your business. You could hire them back at a later time when your business is doing well. Another alternative is to cut their working hours temporarily and hope to restore the original working hours later.
Cut down unnecessary costs: Consider all your expenses and eliminate those you don’t need.
Focus on your strengths: Identify the resources you have and the potential areas where growth is possible. Tap into the expertise or skills of the people already on your team, and if needed bring in an external consultant. If you have loyal customers, encourage them to spread the word about your business and its value instead of investing in costly marketing software and ads.
Never lose sight of your core business objectives: Whatever measures you may take to turn around your business, do not change the way you make customers feel and the value of your business. Be sure to maintain the level of service that customers expect from you. Protecting the quality of your business is most important. Always keep in mind your business inspiration and goals so that you are motivated to move forward with the same passion.
Get in touch with tax authorities and your bank: If you find it difficult to pay your taxes, notify the authorities. This will help to be on better terms with them, and they usually work with you. In case you have loans from banks, call your loan officers and request them for a meeting in person. Inform them of your troubles and tell them about your plan of action to address the situation.
So, how do you ensure that the steps you take are working?
Review your financial, sales, and marketing performance data regularly to understand whether your strategies are working. Also, monitor staff management and employee engagement if you are measuring employee productivity. Hold regular meetings with your team to ensure you are making progress. As mentioned at the outset, back office outsourcing and other outsourced solutions are a great way to cut costs and improve in-house productivity. A successful turnaround with the right strategies and outsourced partnerships will save your business, and enable you to move forward along a new, more successful path.

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Keeping a business alive is challenging and requires close monitoring of each and every aspect of the business . To minimize distractions , save costs , and focus on core competencies , most organizations choose solutions such as back office outsourcing among other strategies . However , many businesses struggle to survive and turning around requires a lot of hard work . In the process of turning around , the important questions to consider are where to start making the changes , what tasks to prioritize , and how to ensure customer satisfaction in the middle of all this .
 If you notice such things , then it ’s time to wake up and take some constructive action . To avoid a crisis situation , business owners must regularly monitor their cash flow , which is an indicator of their ability to meet their financial obligations . Another metrics they can use is EBITDA ( Earnings before Interest and Taxes ) , which signifies what it actually costs to run the business . It is important not to spend more than what you make .
 Now let us consider some constructive steps a failing business can take to ensure positive results and turnaround .
 Get to the root of the problem : Business owners must carefully evaluate where they are failing . They must consider whether they have a marketing problem , whether they need to cut expenses , and identify the areas where they must do so . This will enable them to create a good plan and invest their resources where they will have the maximum impact within minimum time .
 Consider the competition : Consider carefully how your product / service is different from the competition . Communicate the specific , positive impact of your products and services to your customers so that they get an idea of your business value and will be persuaded to buy from you .
 Try to simplify : Businesses can look for ways to simplify their processes without losing quality in any way . This will help cut costs and improve efficiency , which is a major step towards becoming profitable once again . Things that are consuming too much valuable time can be outsourced to a good business process outsourcing company . The focus must be on striking the best possible balance between cost , efficiency , and quality .
 Talk to your customers : This is very important because you need to reassure your customers who may be getting nervous . Talk to your customers about your situation and inform them how you plan to rectify it .
 Be customer friendly : Businesses that may have inadvertently made it difficult for customers to use their services are very likely to struggle . See whether you are using systems that make your work easier but require the customer to do too much on their end . Do n’t make it difficult for customers to find the information they want or make a purchase . You can stay assured of increased revenue when you make things easy for your customers .
 Keep only those employees that are really necessary : You can save money by letting some employees go without damaging your business . You could hire them back at a later time when your business is doing well . Another alternative is to cut their working hours temporarily and hope to restore the original working hours later .
 Cut down unnecessary costs : Consider all your expenses and eliminate those you do n’t need .
 Focus on your strengths : Identify the resources you have and the potential areas where growth is possible . Tap into the expertise or skills of the people already on your team , and if needed bring in an external consultant . If you have loyal customers , encourage them to spread the word about your business and its value instead of investing in costly marketing software and ads .
 Never lose sight of your core business objectives : Whatever measures you may take to turn around your business , do not change the way you make customers feel and the value of your business . Be sure to maintain the level of service that customers expect from you . Protecting the quality of your business is most important . Always keep in mind your business inspiration and goals so that you are motivated to move forward with the same passion .
 Get in touch with tax authorities and your bank : If you find it difficult to pay your taxes , notify the authorities . This will help to be on better terms with them , and they usually work with you . In case you have loans from banks , call your loan officers and request them for a meeting in person . Inform them of your troubles and tell them about your plan of action to address the situation .
 So , how do you ensure that the steps you take are working ?
 Review your financial , sales , and marketing performance data regularly to understand whether your strategies are working . Also , monitor staff management and employee engagement if you are measuring employee productivity . Hold regular meetings with your team to ensure you are making progress . As mentioned at the outset , back office outsourcing and other outsourced solutions are a great way to cut costs and improve in - house productivity . A successful turnaround with the right strategies and outsourced partnerships will save your business , and enable you to move forward along a new , more successful path .


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This guidance relates only to treatments for the secondary prevention of fragility fractures in postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis and have sustained a clinically apparent osteoporotic fragility fracture. Osteoporosis is defined by a T-score of −2.5 standard deviations (SD) or below on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning. However, the diagnosis may be assumed in women aged 75 years or older if the responsible clinician considers a DXA scan to be clinically inappropriate or unfeasible.
The use of raloxifene or teriparatide for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in women with normal bone mineral density (BMD) or osteopenia (that is, women with a T-score between −1 and −2.5 SD below peak BMD).
The use of these drugs for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in women who are on long-term systemic corticosteroid treatment.
who also have a combination of T-score, age and number of independent clinical risk factors for fracture (see section 1.5) as indicated in the following table.
a Treatment with raloxifene is not recommended.
If a woman aged 75 years or older who has one or more independent clinical risk factors for fracture or indicators of low BMD has not previously had her BMD measured, a DXA scan may not be required if the responsible clinician considers it to be clinically inappropriate or unfeasible.
For the purposes of this guidance, indicators of low BMD are low body mass index (defined as less than 22 kg/m2), medical conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, conditions that result in prolonged immobility, and untreated premature menopause.
who are 65 years or older and have a T-score of –4.0 SD or below, or a T-score of –3.5 SD or below plus more than two fractures, or who are aged 55–64 years and have a T-score of –4 SD or below plus more than two fractures.
1.6 For the purposes of this guidance, intolerance of alendronate or risedronate is defined as persistent upper gastrointestinal disturbance that is sufficiently severe to warrant discontinuation of treatment, and that occurs even though the instructions for administration have been followed correctly.
1.7 The recommendation for strontium ranelate has been withdrawn because strontium ranelate is no longer marketed in the UK.
1.8 For the purposes of this guidance, an unsatisfactory response is defined as occurring when a woman has another fragility fracture despite adhering fully to treatment for 1 year and there is evidence of a decline in BMD below her pre-treatment baseline.
1.9 Women who are currently receiving treatment with one of the drugs covered by this guidance, but for whom treatment would not have been recommended according to sections 1.1 to 1.4, should have the option to continue treatment until they and their clinicians consider it appropriate to stop.
 Rheumatoid arthritis is also a medical condition indicative of low BMD.

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This guidance relates only to treatments for the secondary prevention of fragility fractures in postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis and have sustained a clinically apparent osteoporotic fragility fracture . Osteoporosis is defined by a T - score of −2.5 standard deviations ( SD ) or below on dual - energy X - ray absorptiometry ( DXA ) scanning . However , the diagnosis may be assumed in women aged 75 years or older if the responsible clinician considers a DXA scan to be clinically inappropriate or unfeasible .
 The use of raloxifene or teriparatide for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in women with normal bone mineral density ( BMD ) or osteopenia ( that is , women with a T - score between −1 and −2.5 SD below peak BMD ) .
 The use of these drugs for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in women who are on long - term systemic corticosteroid treatment .
 who also have a combination of T - score , age and number of independent clinical risk factors for fracture ( see section 1.5 ) as indicated in the following table .
 a Treatment with raloxifene is not recommended .
 If a woman aged 75 years or older who has one or more independent clinical risk factors for fracture or indicators of low BMD has not previously had her BMD measured , a DXA scan may not be required if the responsible clinician considers it to be clinically inappropriate or unfeasible .
 For the purposes of this guidance , indicators of low BMD are low body mass index ( defined as less than 22 kg / m2 ) , medical conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis , Crohn 's disease , conditions that result in prolonged immobility , and untreated premature menopause .
 who are 65 years or older and have a T - score of – 4.0 SD or below , or a T - score of – 3.5 SD or below plus more than two fractures , or who are aged 55–64 years and have a T - score of – 4 SD or below plus more than two fractures .
 1.6 For the purposes of this guidance , intolerance of alendronate or risedronate is defined as persistent upper gastrointestinal disturbance that is sufficiently severe to warrant discontinuation of treatment , and that occurs even though the instructions for administration have been followed correctly .
 1.7 The recommendation for strontium ranelate has been withdrawn because strontium ranelate is no longer marketed in the UK .
 1.8 For the purposes of this guidance , an unsatisfactory response is defined as occurring when a woman has another fragility fracture despite adhering fully to treatment for 1 year and there is evidence of a decline in BMD below her pre - treatment baseline .
 1.9 Women who are currently receiving treatment with one of the drugs covered by this guidance , but for whom treatment would not have been recommended according to sections 1.1 to 1.4 , should have the option to continue treatment until they and their clinicians consider it appropriate to stop .
  Rheumatoid arthritis is also a medical condition indicative of low BMD .


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If you saw my Weekly Round Up from back in June (before all the craziness of this summer began) then you'll have seen that Reconstructing Amelia was in my favourites that week, as I had just finished reading it. So, since it's been so long since my last book review and I'd really like to include more of these on my blog, I thought I'd do another for this amazing book.
Reconstructing Amelia, by Kimberly McCreight, is a really interesting read. The narrative is split into two, with a chapter from Amelia's point of view, and a chapter in her mum's (Kate) perspective, giving you insight into both of these characters and their experiences. The story begins with Amelia's apparent suicide, and when Kate is told the news. Not believing that her daughter would commit suicide, Kate takes on the role of detective of her daughter's life, trying to identify what happened in the days leading up to her death. While you follow Kate in her search, months after the incident, you are also given Amelia's thoughts for the month leading up to her death.
I'm not a massive lover of crime books, but this story was a perfect blend of crime with teenage angst and motherly love. It was fascinating to see the perception of events through a teenage girl's eyes then to see how easy it is for it to be interpreted in another way by a somewhat absent mother. Without getting too deep, it does help you realise that maybe your parents aren't always the bad guys, and that sometimes these teenage troubles aren't always the end of the world.
It's hard to talk about this book without gushing about the whole story line - but I won't let slip the key events, no need to fear. What I will say is that not everything is as it seems all along. Kate has issues of her own, and secrets that she kept from Amelia, just the same as Amelia hid things from her mother - both with their best intentions at heart. Each chapter had me guessing what had happened, and I came up with countless - what I thought was plausible - story lines and incentives for characters to kill Amelia.
The ending, only becomes apparent in the last couple of chapters, and I was right beside Kate as she figured it out at the same time. I found myself becoming attached to these characters, who had obviously not had an easy life. From Kate's chapters you learn of the struggles of being a single parent and having a successful career; from Amelia's view I could sometimes relate to some typical school behaviour, and could sympathise with how easy it is to become total involved in something you are not comfortable with.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes a novel with a bit of a mystery to solve, and love to read about family relationships. This book covers so many topics, and I feel its really relevant to today's generation where a lot of these issues are widely discussed on twitter and tumblr etc. I'd definitely say to teenagers to read this book, although it seems like a sad novel due to its premise, it actual sheds a lot of light on many important issues, and helps to show that there are many different ways to interpret a situation.

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If you saw my Weekly Round Up from back in June ( before all the craziness of this summer began ) then you 'll have seen that Reconstructing Amelia was in my favourites that week , as I had just finished reading it . So , since it 's been so long since my last book review and I 'd really like to include more of these on my blog , I thought I 'd do another for this amazing book .
 Reconstructing Amelia , by Kimberly McCreight , is a really interesting read . The narrative is split into two , with a chapter from Amelia 's point of view , and a chapter in her mum 's ( Kate ) perspective , giving you insight into both of these characters and their experiences . The story begins with Amelia 's apparent suicide , and when Kate is told the news . Not believing that her daughter would commit suicide , Kate takes on the role of detective of her daughter 's life , trying to identify what happened in the days leading up to her death . While you follow Kate in her search , months after the incident , you are also given Amelia 's thoughts for the month leading up to her death .
 I 'm not a massive lover of crime books , but this story was a perfect blend of crime with teenage angst and motherly love . It was fascinating to see the perception of events through a teenage girl 's eyes then to see how easy it is for it to be interpreted in another way by a somewhat absent mother . Without getting too deep , it does help you realise that maybe your parents are n't always the bad guys , and that sometimes these teenage troubles are n't always the end of the world .
 It 's hard to talk about this book without gushing about the whole story line - but I wo n't let slip the key events , no need to fear . What I will say is that not everything is as it seems all along . Kate has issues of her own , and secrets that she kept from Amelia , just the same as Amelia hid things from her mother - both with their best intentions at heart . Each chapter had me guessing what had happened , and I came up with countless - what I thought was plausible - story lines and incentives for characters to kill Amelia .
 The ending , only becomes apparent in the last couple of chapters , and I was right beside Kate as she figured it out at the same time . I found myself becoming attached to these characters , who had obviously not had an easy life . From Kate 's chapters you learn of the struggles of being a single parent and having a successful career ; from Amelia 's view I could sometimes relate to some typical school behaviour , and could sympathise with how easy it is to become total involved in something you are not comfortable with .
 I 'd recommend this book to anyone who likes a novel with a bit of a mystery to solve , and love to read about family relationships . This book covers so many topics , and I feel its really relevant to today 's generation where a lot of these issues are widely discussed on twitter and tumblr etc . I 'd definitely say to teenagers to read this book , although it seems like a sad novel due to its premise , it actual sheds a lot of light on many important issues , and helps to show that there are many different ways to interpret a situation .


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On the topic of beginners’ fountain pens, I realised I haven’t really done up a single post about fountain pens for beginners! I shall look into this very very soon, but meanwhile, I have created a new category of posts for my blog to cater to this need. The category is called “For beginners”, and this new fountain pen that I got recently is the first to go in! I shall also review my older posts and fish out those pens that I thought would be nice for a beginning fountain pen user.
Anyway, today’s fountain pen on review is the Pilot Kakuno fountain pen, and this is one of the pens I felt would be really suitable for beginners!
I got this Pilot Kakuno from NBC Raffles City (basement level) while shopping around waiting for my mum to join me for an event. I had thought I wouldn’t get any fountain pens lately since I had been spending so much on other things, but seeing how affordable this pen was, I just had to grab it. It’s only below 20 SGD!
You can choose between fine and medium sized nibs, and of course I chose the fine. I wanted a different coloured cap but for fine nibs, there was only the blue one left. So, since I love fine nibs on Japanese pen, I just had to get this one.
In the cute pack there is the pen, the pen cap, and a black ink cartridge for immediate use.
Instructions on how to install the cartridge… just plug it right in!
Small cartridge looks huge in this photo.
If you don’t like cartridges or prefer to use your own ink, you can always get the CON20 or CON50 Pilot converters, which can fit this pen.
Assembling the pen… and… done!
Not only is it good for beginners, I believe it can be good for beginners of all ages. With the cutesy font and sturdy plastic body, it looks like it could possibly withstand some violence by little kids who don’t yet know how to care well for their pens. I never put it to such a test because I care a lot for my pens! Although I can’t imagine how it would be if kids really fling it around… the ink inside would most definitely fly out of the feed and all around the inside of the cap.
And speaking of caps, let’s have a look at this Pilot Kakuno pen cap. It is a simple, standard pull-off cap which has a funny shape to it – an area near the end with an inward bump. I couldn’t figure out why the design was so strange, but I do presume it is an “indicative place” where you can grip on to, to pull off the cap. I tried removing the cap in that way and it was really comfortable to do so.
This cap does not have any clip. but having a hexagonal shape like the body of the pen, it does help prevent the pen from rolling around on your desk… or to the floor! As if that was not sufficient, Pilot has added a tiny inconspicuous protrusion at the side of the cap (which I had forgotten to get a picture of), which acts like a stopper if the pen really decided to be funny and roll away. The protrusion is really small, and I had not even noticed it, that’s why I had forgotten to take a photo of it. Yikes!
This pen is clearly very suitable for kids, as not only does it have a simple, foolproof design, the cross-section of the grip area of the pen is of a rounded triangular shape, with the straight surfaces positioned exactly in the way your fingers would rest while holding the pen with the “ideal” method. This is not unlike the Lamy Safari/AL-Star/Vista range of pens. That is a useful feature to remind kids or beginners to hold the pen the right way.
Look! Is there any other way a fountain pen can attract children to use than putting a smiley face right on its steel nib? While writing, our eyes are glued in the region where the letters are being produced, and that is no different from children while they carefully form letters, words and sentences. So that means this cute little design is something kids find attractive and make them want to use the pen again and again. Smart idea, Pilot! And being a smiley face, it can be unisex – not stars, nor little hearts, nor cars, nor robots.
This Pilot Kakuno is a fine writer – in the sense of line thicknesses – and the ink flow is on the dry side, though consistent. In fact, when I plugged in the black cartridge, the ink took some time to flow to the tip but does not blot or rush out. I do prefer slightly wetter nibs myself, but for beginners or children using this pen to write, we want the ink to have a controlled flow and to be quick to dry, so that smudges would not occur. Being a fine nib and having slightly dry ink flow may have contributed to the resulting slight scratchiness of the pen nib while writing. Yet, considering those two characteristics, the scratchiness is really minimal! There is hardly any unpleasantness while writing with this pen.
Maybe just one thing I didn’t really like about it – why is the barrel GREY in colour??? This cute and functional pen could use with brighter and more cheerful colours! EDIT: I realised the white version of the Pilot Kakuno is also available, known as the Pilot Sumino!
In conclusion: good pen, great for beginners, even greater for kids. Definitely going to hit one of the top positions in my top 10 beginners’ fountain pens list!
You can find the Pilot Kakuno easily in Singapore, either in NBC (Raffles City was where I got this from), Straits Pen, or Tokyu Hands, and of course Amazon US or CA.
It is also worth mentioning that it is a reasonable size pen (about the same same as a Pelikan M200) so is comfortable to write with. I have one with a medium nib, which is a very smooth writer. The fact that it can use cartridges or two of the Pilot converters is also a bonus. All in all, it is quality pen for the money.
Thanks for the note. What you said is true, and I suppose it is also lighter than the M200 for those who prefers a lighter pen! Very well worth the money, plus the fact that Pilot nibs seem to be more consistent in performance than some of the Pelikan nibs I hear about.
Spreading the tines a bit will help to make the flow wetter. I find that I have to do it to most Pilot nibs out of the box.
It’s also available in Tokyu Hands @ Westgate!
I see, thanks for informing! Good for other readers to know. 🙂 FYI to non-Singaporean readers, Westgate is a shopping mall in Singapore!

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On the topic of beginners ’ fountain pens , I realised I have n’t really done up a single post about fountain pens for beginners ! I shall look into this very very soon , but meanwhile , I have created a new category of posts for my blog to cater to this need . The category is called “ For beginners ” , and this new fountain pen that I got recently is the first to go in ! I shall also review my older posts and fish out those pens that I thought would be nice for a beginning fountain pen user .
 Anyway , today ’s fountain pen on review is the Pilot Kakuno fountain pen , and this is one of the pens I felt would be really suitable for beginners !
 I got this Pilot Kakuno from NBC Raffles City ( basement level ) while shopping around waiting for my mum to join me for an event . I had thought I would n’t get any fountain pens lately since I had been spending so much on other things , but seeing how affordable this pen was , I just had to grab it . It ’s only below 20 SGD !
 You can choose between fine and medium sized nibs , and of course I chose the fine . I wanted a different coloured cap but for fine nibs , there was only the blue one left . So , since I love fine nibs on Japanese pen , I just had to get this one .
 In the cute pack there is the pen , the pen cap , and a black ink cartridge for immediate use .
 Instructions on how to install the cartridge … just plug it right in !
 Small cartridge looks huge in this photo .
 If you do n’t like cartridges or prefer to use your own ink , you can always get the CON20 or CON50 Pilot converters , which can fit this pen .
 Assembling the pen … and … done !
 Not only is it good for beginners , I believe it can be good for beginners of all ages . With the cutesy font and sturdy plastic body , it looks like it could possibly withstand some violence by little kids who do n’t yet know how to care well for their pens . I never put it to such a test because I care a lot for my pens ! Although I ca n’t imagine how it would be if kids really fling it around … the ink inside would most definitely fly out of the feed and all around the inside of the cap .
 And speaking of caps , let ’s have a look at this Pilot Kakuno pen cap . It is a simple , standard pull - off cap which has a funny shape to it – an area near the end with an inward bump . I could n’t figure out why the design was so strange , but I do presume it is an “ indicative place ” where you can grip on to , to pull off the cap . I tried removing the cap in that way and it was really comfortable to do so .
 This cap does not have any clip . but having a hexagonal shape like the body of the pen , it does help prevent the pen from rolling around on your desk … or to the floor ! As if that was not sufficient , Pilot has added a tiny inconspicuous protrusion at the side of the cap ( which I had forgotten to get a picture of ) , which acts like a stopper if the pen really decided to be funny and roll away . The protrusion is really small , and I had not even noticed it , that ’s why I had forgotten to take a photo of it . Yikes !
 This pen is clearly very suitable for kids , as not only does it have a simple , foolproof design , the cross - section of the grip area of the pen is of a rounded triangular shape , with the straight surfaces positioned exactly in the way your fingers would rest while holding the pen with the “ ideal ” method . This is not unlike the Lamy Safari / AL - Star / Vista range of pens . That is a useful feature to remind kids or beginners to hold the pen the right way .
 Look ! Is there any other way a fountain pen can attract children to use than putting a smiley face right on its steel nib ? While writing , our eyes are glued in the region where the letters are being produced , and that is no different from children while they carefully form letters , words and sentences . So that means this cute little design is something kids find attractive and make them want to use the pen again and again . Smart idea , Pilot ! And being a smiley face , it can be unisex – not stars , nor little hearts , nor cars , nor robots .
 This Pilot Kakuno is a fine writer – in the sense of line thicknesses – and the ink flow is on the dry side , though consistent . In fact , when I plugged in the black cartridge , the ink took some time to flow to the tip but does not blot or rush out . I do prefer slightly wetter nibs myself , but for beginners or children using this pen to write , we want the ink to have a controlled flow and to be quick to dry , so that smudges would not occur . Being a fine nib and having slightly dry ink flow may have contributed to the resulting slight scratchiness of the pen nib while writing . Yet , considering those two characteristics , the scratchiness is really minimal ! There is hardly any unpleasantness while writing with this pen .
 Maybe just one thing I did n’t really like about it – why is the barrel GREY in colour ? ? ? This cute and functional pen could use with brighter and more cheerful colours ! EDIT : I realised the white version of the Pilot Kakuno is also available , known as the Pilot Sumino !
 In conclusion : good pen , great for beginners , even greater for kids . Definitely going to hit one of the top positions in my top 10 beginners ’ fountain pens list !
 You can find the Pilot Kakuno easily in Singapore , either in NBC ( Raffles City was where I got this from ) , Straits Pen , or Tokyu Hands , and of course Amazon US or CA .
 It is also worth mentioning that it is a reasonable size pen ( about the same same as a Pelikan M200 ) so is comfortable to write with . I have one with a medium nib , which is a very smooth writer . The fact that it can use cartridges or two of the Pilot converters is also a bonus . All in all , it is quality pen for the money .
 Thanks for the note . What you said is true , and I suppose it is also lighter than the M200 for those who prefers a lighter pen ! Very well worth the money , plus the fact that Pilot nibs seem to be more consistent in performance than some of the Pelikan nibs I hear about .
 Spreading the tines a bit will help to make the flow wetter . I find that I have to do it to most Pilot nibs out of the box .
 It ’s also available in Tokyu Hands @ Westgate !
 I see , thanks for informing ! Good for other readers to know . 🙂 FYI to non - Singaporean readers , Westgate is a shopping mall in Singapore !


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Discussion in 'Digital Video' started by fishcough, Apr 26, 2011.
I was kind of dancing around this in my other post, but it is now (finally) dawning on me that I don't fully understand the process for backing up.
I'll be shooting on a Canon XF100. The codec is MPEG-2 Long GOP as MXF.
After shooting, back at the hotel, my plan is to import the footage I shot that day to a MBP. I believe I'll be able to import and view the footage via the XF utility software that accompanied the camera.
Is in then as simple as exporting the files in their native format to an external drive? Then worry about transcoding to something more FCE/FCP friendly later? Or, would I need to do something else to them at the time of transfer.
I think I'm essentially looking for the MBP to act as a temporary bridge between the camera and offloading to the drive.
Sorry if this is a total noob question and I will be conducting some tests before I leave, just want to make sure I'm on the right path.
Do you have a CF reader?
Transcode raw only on the drive you are working with. If you need to relink to your backup later, you will have to transcode that when the time comes. But I would keep my backup as 100% raw original files.
NOTE: Don't ever change file names when you import. Use log notes for labeling. If you rename anything and your normal copy gets screwed, it will be a major PITA to relink with your media with the backup.
NOTE2: You should never work off your internal drive so I would technically replace the word "internal" above to "other external device".
We had to consider other options for back-up.
We went with the older 2500 since we dont use P2 here.
Mostly CFs for Canons and RED MX.

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Discussion in ' Digital Video ' started by fishcough , Apr 26 , 2011 .
 I was kind of dancing around this in my other post , but it is now ( finally ) dawning on me that I do n't fully understand the process for backing up .
 I 'll be shooting on a Canon XF100 . The codec is MPEG-2 Long GOP as MXF .
 After shooting , back at the hotel , my plan is to import the footage I shot that day to a MBP . I believe I 'll be able to import and view the footage via the XF utility software that accompanied the camera .
 Is in then as simple as exporting the files in their native format to an external drive ? Then worry about transcoding to something more FCE / FCP friendly later ? Or , would I need to do something else to them at the time of transfer .
 I think I 'm essentially looking for the MBP to act as a temporary bridge between the camera and offloading to the drive .
 Sorry if this is a total noob question and I will be conducting some tests before I leave , just want to make sure I 'm on the right path .
 Do you have a CF reader ?
 Transcode raw only on the drive you are working with . If you need to relink to your backup later , you will have to transcode that when the time comes . But I would keep my backup as 100 % raw original files .
 NOTE : Do n't ever change file names when you import . Use log notes for labeling . If you rename anything and your normal copy gets screwed , it will be a major PITA to relink with your media with the backup .
 NOTE2 : You should never work off your internal drive so I would technically replace the word " internal " above to " other external device " .
 We had to consider other options for back - up .
 We went with the older 2500 since we do nt use P2 here .
 Mostly CFs for Canons and RED MX .


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Does a Baroque bow need to be more tensioned than a modern bow?
Not really sure about boroque bow tension, but I would think you would need enough to make it playable like a modern bow and be able to adjust the tension with the screw, (if it has one), I'm unable to find the pic you posted of it.
As far as hair width, a hank of bow hair usuall contain's 150-200 hair's. If the hair is narrower at the frog, there is a possibility that the wooden shim/spreader has come out between the hair and the ferrule. This happened with my pernambuco bow I had rehaired last year. I noticed that the hair was very narrow at the frog, but normal width at the tip, I knew I hadn't lost any hair's, so when I took it to another luthier, he said it hadn't been rehaired properly and that the wood shim/spreader had fallen out letting the hair's clump together, they were only about 7 mm wide. After it was fixed, the hair's now measure 11mm at the frog.
Incidentally, you really don't realize how fine the hair's are untill you start counting them. One of my bow's with "Fiddlershop" hair counted 178 hair's. Definately not good on the eye's.
No, it's the same thickness all the way. It looks as if it's as it should be.
And yes, it does have a screw.
Its OK to use but I find that it handles better with a higher tension.
I can't find a great deal about them on the web except for their history.
They have quite an odd bow. They are also tuned in fifths like a violin. They look like a violin that has been in a bad car accident and when reassembled, they didn't have all the parts.
One great thing about the Erhu, is that the bow never get's seperated or lost from the instrument itself.
I hope you have a wonderfull time in China, I have a friend in, Taiyuan, city, Shanxi Province.
Be safe, John and good.
Not sure about the required tension either. The whole thing about bow tension in general is to find the tension that is not so loose that the bow stick touches and scrapes the strings too much when playing loudly and not so tight that the bow bounces uncontrollably.
In other words, you'll need to guess at first and experiment and find the best compromise.
hmm...since the cambering in the bow is the same as a modern bow, it should be the same as the tension of the modern bow, as long as it is not touching the stick and it's easy to do techniques, but it has a snakewood stick, so it's harder than the more flexible pernambuco........ erhus are awesome!!!!
They look like a violin that has been in a bad car accident and when reassembled, they didn't have all the parts.
yes, John, did not have all the parts so they substitute with something else handy beside the fact that somebody stole 2 strings and leaving only two strings left. Your future Erhu may have its "top plate" made with snake skin, python skin, perhaps, lol. Well, there were sheep guts and horse hairs for fiddles, and snake skin is also organic, right?
Have a safe trip and enjoy your time there, John.

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Does a Baroque bow need to be more tensioned than a modern bow ?
 Not really sure about boroque bow tension , but I would think you would need enough to make it playable like a modern bow and be able to adjust the tension with the screw , ( if it has one ) , I 'm unable to find the pic you posted of it .
 As far as hair width , a hank of bow hair usuall contain 's 150 - 200 hair 's . If the hair is narrower at the frog , there is a possibility that the wooden shim / spreader has come out between the hair and the ferrule . This happened with my pernambuco bow I had rehaired last year . I noticed that the hair was very narrow at the frog , but normal width at the tip , I knew I had n't lost any hair 's , so when I took it to another luthier , he said it had n't been rehaired properly and that the wood shim / spreader had fallen out letting the hair 's clump together , they were only about 7 mm wide . After it was fixed , the hair 's now measure 11 mm at the frog .
 Incidentally , you really do n't realize how fine the hair 's are untill you start counting them . One of my bow 's with " Fiddlershop " hair counted 178 hair 's . Definately not good on the eye 's .
 No , it 's the same thickness all the way . It looks as if it 's as it should be .
 And yes , it does have a screw .
 Its OK to use but I find that it handles better with a higher tension .
 I ca n't find a great deal about them on the web except for their history .
 They have quite an odd bow . They are also tuned in fifths like a violin . They look like a violin that has been in a bad car accident and when reassembled , they did n't have all the parts .
 One great thing about the Erhu , is that the bow never get 's seperated or lost from the instrument itself .
 I hope you have a wonderfull time in China , I have a friend in , Taiyuan , city , Shanxi Province .
 Be safe , John and good .
 Not sure about the required tension either . The whole thing about bow tension in general is to find the tension that is not so loose that the bow stick touches and scrapes the strings too much when playing loudly and not so tight that the bow bounces uncontrollably .
 In other words , you 'll need to guess at first and experiment and find the best compromise .
 hmm ... since the cambering in the bow is the same as a modern bow , it should be the same as the tension of the modern bow , as long as it is not touching the stick and it 's easy to do techniques , but it has a snakewood stick , so it 's harder than the more flexible pernambuco ........ erhus are awesome ! ! ! !
 They look like a violin that has been in a bad car accident and when reassembled , they did n't have all the parts .
 yes , John , did not have all the parts so they substitute with something else handy beside the fact that somebody stole 2 strings and leaving only two strings left . Your future Erhu may have its " top plate " made with snake skin , python skin , perhaps , lol . Well , there were sheep guts and horse hairs for fiddles , and snake skin is also organic , right ?
 Have a safe trip and enjoy your time there , John .