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Maximal outcomes with minimal stimulation: How IVF Lite works?
by Gautam Allahbadia
Dr Gautam Allahbadia talks about IVF Lite and how it is a significant improvement to the conventional IVF When a female is born, her ovaries already hold all the potential eggs she will have in her lifetime. Over the years, many of these eggs are lost due to natural cell death, and all through her fertile years, ovarian follicles "compete" to mature and release an…
Erectile Dysfunction and what can we do about it?
Dr. Gautam Allahbadia, a Dubai-based IVF expert talks about Erectile Dysfunction, and how can it be cured? The struggle or inability to reproduce has been more associated with women than men. However, male factor infertility is a common problem that can affect up to one in three infertile couples. With the available information on infertility written and directed for women, by women, it is time to…
Women leaning towards IVF to achieve their dream of motherhood
Infertility often does seem to burden a woman's mental and physical well-being. But with reproductive sciences bringing IVF into the picture, the prayers of women, who have been grieving, longing, and waiting for motherhood, have lastly been answered. At MMC IVF, Dubai, Dr Gautam Allahbadia, a leading IVF expert, uses evidence-based fertility treatments to help women get pregnant in their initial IVF attempts. Talking about how…
Experts talk about IVF and how it empowers modern Indian women
Dr. Gautam Allahbadia – IVF empowering Indian Women With approximately 30 million infertility cases in India, the stigma of being 'childless' is often placed on women more than men. As infertility can impact anyone, being proactive about your fertility is one of the most empowering decisions, and should be taken by every women. With assisted reproduction coming into the picture, many single women are paving their…
How Assisted Reproductive Technology is helping women with PCOS ?
Dr. Gatutam Allahbadia on assisted reproductive technology for PCOS. According to Dr. Allahbadia Infertility in women is a woe that's caused by several factors, including ageing. However, the inability to conceive naturally isn't a dead end – even after the age of 40. With the incredible advancements in the field of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), it is now possible to overcome a multitude of issues…
Ovulation and Conception: Things you need to know before trying for a baby
While planning a pregnancy, ovulation is often the most overlooked part, albeit its importance in conceiving a healthy baby. Medical experts across the globe reveal that a large number of women experience difficulty in conceiving due to a lack of knowledge about the impact of ovulation upon the reproductive cycle. According to Dr Gautam Allahbadia, a fertility specialist based in Dubai, women must know the…
#What is the right time to consider an IVF ?
The right time to consider IVF Treatment With Infertility being detected more commonly than before, people are looking for other suitable ways to plan their families. Introduction of miracle treatments such as In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has proved to be a great alternate route for couples who were told they couldn't reproduce naturally. Although IVF treatment has given couples a chance at pregnancy, subverting their physical…
Women over 27 – Don't ignore persistent intervals of pelvic pain
Persistent pelvic pain could indicate underlying problems with your fertility and reproductive health Experiencing persistent intervals of pelvic pain or having troubles conceiving? Chances are you might be suffering from Endometriosis. The condition of Endometriosis is not uncommon amongst women, and mostly causes silent signs signaling that your health might be at risk. Although, the exact cause of endometriosis has not been identified, it is…
Minimal Stimulation IVF: A promising new door to parenthood
Minimal Stimulation IVF (IVF lite) can help childless couples. With a large number of women facing fertility issues across the globe, one of the most commonly treated infertility-related conditions remains diminished ovarian reserve, commonly known as low egg-count. Despite maximum amount of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) medications, the ovaries of these patients produce few, if any, usable eggs for the IVF procedure. Since these patients…
How Assisted Reproductive Technology can solve the problem of childlessness ?
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) – A ray of hope for childless couples Table of Content Introduction Trauma of being childless Assisted Reproductive Technology Introduction Birthing a child is an important life event for majority of the couples. The ultimate pursuit of happiness for them is holding their child for the very first time. Certainly, the feeling of having a child cannot be matched, and so is…
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Last year, I got over eager about letting the kids join activities. We had gymnastics twice a week, swimming three times a week, piano, soccer and church. Honestly, it was bananas. I felt like we spent all our time after school rushing to something and then rushing home for dinner and bed.
And while my kids loved all the activities, what I have realized is they seem the happiest when they just have free time to BE kids. That's why I'm happy to working with Gogo squeeZ, a brand who is championing kids having BE time. They are concerned with the wellbeing of today's kids and letting them just BE kids. And they have snacks that are easy to grab on the run while kids are enjoying that free time. Not only are they one of my family's favorite on the go snacks but we also love the message they are sending about BE time because it lines up exactly with our family goals!
Kids today get less than 30 minutes of unstructured time, the lowest it's been in history. And that's impacting their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. To protect children's free time and its benefits, GoGo squeeZ is championing an idea called "BE Time," the unstructured time and space kids need more of, to simply BE kids.
I have also even seen this summer that when I take away screen time, they fight less. They all three will get creative and play together and our house is just happier.
My kids love to play outside. They love to go to parks and go on walks and to ride their bikes outside. They love to just play out in our backyard on our trampoline. They love to take their meals and snacks outside and have picnics. It's the simple things that seem to make them happiest.
It reminds me of how I grew up in the 70's and 80's. We spent most of our time outside. We only had a few channels on the TV - no DVR or netflix or DVD's or you tube. No iPads or apps or phones. We used our creativity. Our moms didn't plan out constant crafts or activities for us. We were allowed to just BE kids. I miss those days.
So this year - we are cutting back. We are only going to do a couple of activities. I want them to be able to come home after school and throw their backpacks down and go out and play. I want them to get out their toys while they are still kids and play. I want them to craft and read and be creative.
I want life to slow down for a little while they are still little. Kids need unstructured time. I think activities are so great but I just feel the need for my family to have some rest.
And giggle. And like each other. And enjoy being together.
We hope to have a lot more BE time around our house this year. And a lot more Gogo squeeZ snacks!


British Prime Minister Theresa May is still trying to find a way for her country to leave the European Union with a divorce deal. But why is breaking up so hard to do?
For the first time, British Prime Minister Theresa May has cleared a path for the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union to be delayed past March 29, Brexit day. The opposition, meanwhile, has started laying the groundwork for a second referendum that could cancel Brexit altogether. But didn't Britons vote to leave in the first place? Why is it taking so long? CBC explains.
While a slim majority of voters (52 per cent) chose "Leave" in Britain's 2016 EU referendum, no one seems to agree on how the country should proceed. Brexit day, March 29, is enshrined in law, but barrelling toward the exit without an EU divorce deal risks damaging economies on both sides of the English Channel.
The British prime minister would prefer an orderly departure with the terms set out in her EU withdrawal agreement. MPs, however, rejected that plan by a historic margin on Jan. 15.
May has been trying to get EU leaders to agree to concessions on the Northern Ireland backstop (see below) to appease the hardline Brexit wing of her Conservative Party and help get her divorce deal approved.
But the U.K. leader's European counterparts have shown very little interest in making significant changes to the agreement, and there's still no guarantee MPs will ratify any deal May puts to them in March.
Until now, that could have raised the likelihood of a chaotic "no-deal" departure, but rejecting the agreement now appears more likely to signal a Brexit delay.
On Tuesday, May told MPs if they don't approve her Brexit deal in a vote set to take place by March 12, they'll be required to vote once or twice more. The House of Commons would first be asked whether to back a "no-deal" Brexit and, if that fails, MPs would vote on postponing Britain's EU breakup. All three votes would be done by March 14, just two weeks before the U.K. is officially scheduled to leave.
"Let me be clear," May said, "I do not want to see Article 50 extended," referring to the formal two-year process by which an EU member state quits the 28-member bloc. "Our absolute focus should be on working to get a deal and leaving on March 29."
Hardline Brexit-supporting Tories and opposition MPs could still be tempted to vote down May's deal for a second time. However, it's widely believed only a minority in the House would be willing to explicitly endorse the uncertainty associated with a no-deal exit.
Faced with the prospect of a months-long Brexit postponement — after telling Britons for two years the country would leave March 29 — Brexiteers may be willing to swallow their pride and support the prime minister's deal, even though it represents a "softer" Brexit than they would have wanted.
Then again, even if MPs finally approve the withdrawal agreement on March 12, it doesn't appear likely both houses of Parliament would then have enough time to enshrine it in law. That could result in a short Brexit delay anyway.
What happens if it's delayed?
Even if MPs vote to postpone Brexit, it does not automatically happen. It would only empower the prime minister make the request to her European counterparts. All 27 other EU member states would need to approve the extension of the Article 50 process, which is only designed to last for two years and expire March 29.
"The House should be clear that a short extension — not beyond the end of June — would almost certainly have to be a one-off," May told MPs on Tuesday.
The prime minister's use of the words of "almost certainly" leaves the door open to a longer extension. The Guardian even reported EU officials were exploring the possibility of delaying Brexit until 2021.
Any delay would seek to give May more time to negotiate a deal that would be palatable to a majority of MPs. A longer delay, however, would risk giving the opposition time to gain traction in its nascent plans for a second EU referendum.
Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn announced plans Monday to back a second public vote as a last resort to prevent a "damaging Tory Brexit being forced on the country." The prospect of a new plebiscite — likely with remaining in the EU as an option on the ballot — could be too tantalizing for Europhile MPs on both sides of the aisle to reject.
The end result could see Brexit delayed at first, then cancelled altogether. But that's still several steps away.
The U.K. represents one of Canada's top trading and security partners. Since the Second World War, Canada and the United States have leaned on Britain as a key ally in exerting influence among its European neighbours.
Now, Britons are giving up their seat at the EU table. It will mean losing their voice during important decisions on Europe's economy and security issues.
As it stands, the U.K. risks leaving without a deal and suffering immediate consequences, such as delays in overseas trade, new tariffs and long lineups at ports of entry.
Britain is the world's fifth-largest economy, and any Brexit-related hit to its international trade could send shockwaves throughout the planet.
What is the 'Brexit backstop'?
The top search term among Canadians related to Brexit is "Brexit backstop." So, what is that, anyway?
The backstop is a series of measures intended as an insurance policy to prevent a physical border between Northern Ireland, which is part of the U.K., and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state.
Years of sectarian violence known as the Troubles led the U.K. and Ireland to forge the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, which removed border checks on the island.
But Brexit means the land frontier will soon separate the EU from a non-member state. And that raises a series of challenges related to the flow of goods that meet EU standards, and those that don't.
The backstop is only meant to come into force if the Brexit transition period (laid out in a divorce deal) ends before the U.K. reaches a trade deal with the EU. That wouldn't happen until the end of 2020, at the earliest.
If ever the backstop did come into effect, the U.K. would continue to follow European customs rules. Brexit supporters fear that could be the EU's way of keeping Britain in its orbit for years after the supposed breakup.
It could also prevent the U.K. from striking its own trade deals with countries such as Canada and the U.S.
The next key votes in the House of Commons, expected March 12-14, could finally give Britons some clarity as to where their country is headed and when. MPs have repeatedly rejected plans and amendments put to votes, without a majority ever agreeing on what form of Brexit parliamentarians really want.
The uncertainty is not only tearing the country apart, but splitting the political parties who are supposed to present visions for the road ahead. Eleven MPs recently quit the Labour and Conservative parties to form the new pro-European Independent Group, all of whom were unhappy with the direction their parties were taking.
Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council — the body representing the leaders of EU member states — said this week delaying Brexit would be the only "rational solution." What's unclear is whether a majority of British MPs now agree with him.
"Leave" voters were sold on the promise Britain would easily "take back control" of its borders, money and laws. More than two and a half years of frenzied debate has demonstrated it's harder than it was first thought.
Historical considerations and a lack of overall agreement still stand between Britain and Brexit.
Conservative Party infighting over the EU — which led then-prime minister David Cameron to call the public vote in the first place — rages on. And Britons remain as divided and confused as on the day of the referendum.
As Brexit complications have become clear, opinion polls suggest a slow but steady shift in attitudes, with a majority of Britons apparently now in favour of remaining in the EU. But even if the referendum were rerun, there's no guarantee Brexit would be cancelled.
The "Leave" vote represented a gut reaction to a feeling in disenfranchised industrial towns that Brussels bureaucrats did nothing to help the average Briton. That sentiment still exists and has been compounded by increasing anger aimed at London.
Those same voters now see their own elected officials endlessly wrestling over how to enact the apparent will of the people. Even in Britain, nearly everyone has a hard time understanding this convoluted process.
Some clarity may finally be on the way.


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Content from the Opinion section of the Albany Student Press
Letter: Why I support Langie Cadesca for SA president
Andrew Cutrone / March 8, 2018 / 5
This past semester, I graduated from University at Albany's undergraduate sociology program after just five semesters. For 2.5 years as an undergraduate, in addition to my studies in sociology, I …
Students Who Use Adderall for School Should be Punished
Nicholas Sherman / March 8, 2018 / 1
As the midterm season rolls around, students from all walks of life reach out for the only thing that can help them through this difficult and harrowing time: …
Proposed SNAP Overhaul Could Benefit USDA's Other Programs
Olivia S. Mata / March 3, 2018 / 0
The latest news out of Washington regarding the status of welfare recipients comes off as a tad strange. President Trump has proposed an alternative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
Rebuttal: Capitalism Leads to Death and Disparity
Collin OConnor / March 3, 2018 / 1
Since the dawn of America, citizens have been told to believe that taxation is bad. The notion that "taxation is evil" reinforces our belief that socialism is bad, …
Constant Construction Plagued my Undergraduate Experience
Daniel Russell / March 1, 2018 / 1
When I was a freshman, I walked from my dorm on Indian Quad to campus, and every day, I was greeted to a nice, big, mound of dirt. …
Black History Isn't Just for February
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It is Black History Month. Before writing this article, I never understood why Black History Month was in February, the shortest month of the year. I felt it …
Opinion: Two Political Parties Isn't Enough for Democracy
M. Francis Mirro / February 24, 2018 / 5
There are 323 million people living in the United States of America, the world's third largest population. By and large, this collection of peoples are forced, by default, …
The Academy Awards are for the Common People
Tyler Unislawski / February 22, 2018 / 0
After reading the opinion piece about the Academy Awards and their inability to include the common viewer, I felt compelled to chime in on the topic. Being a …
Nunes Memo Highlights Partisan Distrust
Olivia S. Mata / February 21, 2018 / 0
The release of the Nunes memo without its Democratic counterpart paints an incomplete picture of important issues going on in Washington. The memo is a Republican-drafted …
Should the Super Bowl MVP be Traded?
The Eagles won Super Bowl LII with backup quarterback Nick Foles, who also won the game's MVP award. For next year, the clear goal for the Eagles is to return …
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John Lewis loses top spot as UK's favourite
10 March 2007 By Drapers
Department store group John Lewis has been voted the UK's second favourite retailer behind supermarket chain Waitrose - which is also owned by the John Lewis Partnership - in a poll of 6,000 shoppers conducted by Verdict Research. TKMaxx, H&M, Primark and JD Sports came in fifth,sixth, ninth and 10th positions, respectively.
Topshop named mostly likely to join 'retail graveyard'
Topshop, Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and New Look have been named as the latest UK high street retailers most likely to enter the "retail graveyard", a group of retail analysts has said.
John Lewis to be zero carbon by 2050
20 March 2019Jill Geoghegan
John Lewis Partnership has pledged to have a net zero carbon footprint by 2050, across all its stores, head offices and distribution centres.
John Lewis names new chairman
6 June 2019Katie Imms
John Lewis Partnership has named Sharon White – former secretary at the Treasury – as its sixth chairman, replacing Sir Charlie Mayfield.
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NEEDTOBREATHE Announces Livestream Opportunity
on August 8, 2020 August 8, 2020 By Sharayah Franklin
In lieu of an actual summer and fall tour supporting their release Out of Body, NEEDTOBREATHE has announced a live stream opportunity for fans. On August 28 at 9 PM ET, they will host an HD live stream called "Celebrating Out of Body" from Nashville, Tennessee.
Seventh Day Slumber Releases "Eternity" Ahead of Their Upcoming Worship Album 'Unseen: The Lion and The Lamb'
on July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 By Sharayah Franklin
Seventh Day Slumber's "Eternity" is an uplifting track off of their upcoming worship album Unseen: The Lion and The Lamb, releasing August 7, 2020.
Exploding Onto The Radar: StillWaiting Delivers Fiery Hard Rocker
on July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 By Matt Durlin
StillWaiting's fiery new single captures the pent-up energy rock fans have been feeling this year.


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DENVER, CO – November 13, 2012 - PaySimple, the leading provider of cloud-based automated payments and receivables solutions for small businesses, announced today that it has appointed CEO of ShopRunner and former PayPal president Scott Thompson to the company's Board of Directors.
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Oulton Broad Report - OBMBC
Oulton Broad - August Bank Holiday Weekend 24th - 27th August 2012
Another enjoyable weekend with 17 Boats, including 2 new members, + 2 cars. A total of 40 members plus lots of guests over the whole Bank holiday.
The staff at the Yacht station did us proud this Bank Holiday – helping all into their berths and maintaining a good mooring plan, preventing the usual gripes and grumbles on this busiest of weekends. Most members arrived on the Thursday or Friday, some even had been there for the whole of Regatta week.
The weather was fairly kind to us, except some strong winds on Saturday / Sunday, and heavy rain on Sunday, which luckily abated by the time of the club BBQ in the afternoon - and that rain didn't return until just as the last firework had exploded in Monday night's brilliant display. Lucky again?
There was also a Norfolk Forum club meet on the Friday - they were preparing to Cruise-in-company to Beccles (for the weekend) with MTB 102, so all their boats were "dressed" and looked good as they escorted the WWII boat out of the lock and on its way - albeit a little later than planned due to last-minute repairs to the ageing warship. Mind you, I capitalised on their delay by distributing copies of our yearbook, for those that may be interested in future membership, and by "selling" lots more quiz sheets for charity.
A number of old friends and colleagues joined us at various times over the weekend. On the Friday, our previous commodore, Nigel, came along for a chat. He is now back at Cove Marina, Brundall, together with a new boat - a Broom 35' European. Brian and Jackie (Playful Spirit) popped along during Sunday afternoon - they are still based at Loddon, but don't venture out much on their boat these days. Malcolm and Julie (Springtide) were about over the whole weekend - as was Terry (Mar-Tel II), who joined in a lot of events. Also Geoff and Merryl (Fly-Eagle) stopped by for chats.
Again, I gave all our visitors copies of our yearbook - perhaps they will rejoin us in the future?
In the meantime, we did get a couple of new members and another renewal. Welcome to newcomers Langford & Margaret ("Barracuda") and David & Diane ("Escape"), and welcome back to Mike Cole ("Nereus of Wight"). Mike explained that, sadly, his wife Diane passed away this time last year and so Mike lapsed his membership - but his son Michael now joins him on his boat and has become a club member. Your committee and fellow members also proposed that we give "honorary" membership to Paul, the assistant harbourmaster, as he has always shown interest in our club and helped out at discos etc.
A "members and friends" get-together dinner was arranged for the Saturday night, held at the Waveney pub just over the road from the Broad. We asked Bob and Norma to attend as our ulterior motive was to congratulate them on the occasion of their forthcoming Golden Wedding anniversary. In all, 22 sat down for a good chat; a fine "pub" meal; and plenty of complimentary wine – culminating in a presentation of a large bouquet of flowers to Norma, and an anniversary card signed by everyone at the table and all their friends around the Yacht station. That surprised them!
The Sunday club BBQ went really well in the late afternoon sunshine - plenty of food and drink as usual, but we had to clear up quickly so as to get ready for the "Fifties" night of music and dancing which had been arranged by Paul and held in the Boulevard cafe / bar. What a night that was - just look at the photos.
So many people turned up in fancy dress to make it a colourful occasion, with disco by Paul and live music provided by our members Bob; John; Pip; and Sylvia - with help from various other acts.
We needed a peaceful Bank Holiday Monday to get over it all - what a glorious weekend!
All 100 of my usual cryptic-quiz sheets were distributed over the first half of the weekend – raising the impressive amount of nigh-on £200 for the childrens' charity "Make-a Wish" foundation. Thanks to all those who took part and donated so well – especially the visitors from Essex Boatyards marina; the yacht station staff; and our old friend Terry of "Martel II". Your committee agreed for the club to donate the prizes (Olympic soft-toys) so that all proceeds went to the charity – plus we added a few pounds at the end to round it up to the full £200.
Unfortunately I might have made the clues a little too difficult as only 15 sheets were returned for the "Underground London" quiz (based on questions given in by Bob – originally destined for the (abandoned) Bramerton Funday quiz). Even less were handed in for my topical theme " London Olympics". Members Mike and Jan of "Clanmer" won "Silver" in the former but achieved "Gold" in the Olympic quiz – "Bronze" in which was won by Steve and Angela of "Emma Louise". Other prizes were won by non-members. Congratulations to all of them.
Now to think of next year's quiz subjects – any ideas?


Peach and Cherry was by far the best, then Strawberry and Kiwi, wasn't too keen on the Pineapple and Mango though!
Totally loved the drinks. They make perfect mixers, especially with vodka and gin.
I enjoed the drinks. I did prefer them cold from the fridge, I also thought the fruit flavours could have been stronger.


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Home Gallery Harlequin Shrimp
Hymenocera picta, commonly known as the harlequin shrimp
Harlequin shrimp's only source of nutrition comes from starfish. They are very skilled at flipping over the slow starfish on its back, and eating the tube feet and soft tissues until it reaches the central disk. They, usually one female and one male, use their claws to pierce the tough skin and feeding legs to help them maneuver the starfish. Sometimes the starfish will shed the arm that the shrimp attacked and regrow (the shrimp can then re eat it), but it is usually too wounded to regrow.
The Harlequin moves at a very slow pace and in waves. It also may have toxins from its prey (the starfish) which could make it distasteful and potentially dangerous for predators. The shrimp also moves its claws almost constantly. When it comes to males and females, the females are larger and have colored abdominal plates unlike the males. The female produces between 100 to 5,000 eggs per season depending on environmental factors. The male and female are often seen together in the wild and work together to not only reproduce but also eat food.
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Harley-Davidson is recalling 45,589 touring models because the clamps used to secure the oil engine cooler lines may not have been properly installed. The recall affects 2017 models of the Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Road King, Road King Special, Street Glide, Street Glide Special, Road Glide, Road Glide Special, Police Electra and Police Road King.
According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the oil line clamps (part numbers 10198, 10080 and 10344) on motorcycles produced from July 2, 2016 to May 9, 2017, may not have been installed correctly. This may cause an oil line to dettach, resulting in a sudden loss of engine oil. Harley-Davidson attributes the problem to a missed operation by assembly line workers.
The problem was first detected March 7 after an oil cooler line had detached while a Harley-Davidson dealer had a motorcycle running on a dynomometer. Harley-Davidson then began a review of consumer and warranty reports and opened a formal investigation.
The investigation was initially closed on April 13 after the company's Recall Investigation Committee found no systemic defects reported in the field. A week later, however, Harley-Davidson received a report of a crash that occurred after an oil line had detached, re-opening the investigation.
From April 20 to May 9, investigators conducted another review of customer contacts and warranty reports while starting a review of plant personnel records and inspections. During this time, Harley-Davidson found nine field reports including two crashes (including minor injuries to one rider) that allegedly involved a detached oil line. On May 15, Harley-Davidson began recall procedures.
Harley-Davidson dealers will inspect recalled motorcycles and correct the oil cooler line clamps as necessary.


Travelling has always been a life pleasure of mine–and although I have not visited a large amount of different countries, I hope to change that with time! At the moment however I have been to Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, the Cayman Islands, and explored a large amount of the Eastern United States. Whenever I can, I try to record my travels to share with friends; here are a couple pictures I have taken throughout my journey!


Szuyu Rachel Su (Chinese: 蘇思羽, born March 14, 1998) is a Taiwanese classical pianist. She began playing piano at age four and has won many awards. She lives in Tainan, Taiwan.
Rachel began to study piano at the age of four and is now under the instruction of Grace Chung of the Tainan National University of the Arts. She also has been instructed by masters such as Meng-Chieh Liu, Seymour Lipkin, Susan Starr, Yuri Ayrapetyan, Vitali Berzon, Cosmo Buono, Alexander Braginski, Jerome Lowenthal and others. In 2017, she was offered scholarships to study in the Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Royal School of Music. She then decided to study at Curtis.
Since an early age, Su showed absolute pitch talent and sight reading[clarify]. In 2006 she participated in the Taipei Arts Festival and was accepted by George Vatchnadze and Boris Slutsky, two masters guides; and by Gergely Boganyi Masters appreciation performed in master classes,[clarify] sponsored by the Council for Cultural Affairs in 2007. On May 26, 2011 she had a solo recital in Taipei National Hall, the same year that she won three international competitions and was invited to play in Carnegie Hall by U.S. music competition organizer American Protégé. On October 5, 2012 she made her orchestra debut with the symphony of National Taipei University of Education playing Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 Op.58 in a Steinway piano competition winner's concert.
Derrick's Blog, Interview with Szuyu "Rachel" Su, October 20, 2009.
Rachel on Genius Piano Kids, 2011.


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COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'
21 11 2021 | 10:47 Georgina Rannard
The climate deal struck in Glasgow plans to reduce the world's reliance on coal and promises more money to help poorer countries cope with the impacts of a warming planet.
Campaigners on the frontline of climate change have been speaking to the BBC what that means for them.
Largely pessimistic about the outcome of the summit, they passionately explained their fears that political agreements aren't enough to save their homes and cultures.
Pacific Islands: 'It won't save us from drowning'
Elizabeth Kité is an youth leader in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. The deal doesn't do enough to save her home in the Pacific islands from drowning, she says. The survival of their island is at stake.
She calls the summit a stage for big countries to "flex how much they can pay small nations". She wanted to hear rich countries acknowledge responsibility for historic greenhouse gas emissions. "But they talk like promising money is a favour for us - it is not," she says.
She became emotional when she was describing how proud she was to watch Pacific Island negotiators fight hard at the summit. Last week Foreign Minister Simon Kofe of Tuvalu gave a press conference standing in the sea, to highlight rising sea levels.
Elizabeth Kité doesn't think the deal goes far enough to help countries like hers
"We are friendly people and usually very peaceful. It's unnatural for us to come out so strong - and I'm sad the deal doesn't reflect how hard we tried," she explains.
She is frustrated by what she feels is a lack of urgency and immediate actions: "It's like rich countries are saying, 'Yes we'll let the islands die off and we'll try to figure something out along the way.'"
But she sees signs of progress. It's the first time fossil fuel and coal have been included in the texts. And she says the agreement to discuss separate funding for loss and damage - money to help countries pay for the damage caused by climate change they can't adapt to - is another positive step.
Bangladesh: 'Youth finally got a voice'
Sohanur Rahman, 25, is a founding member of Bangladesh's Friday for Future movement. He leads young people as they grow up in a low-lying country that is extremely vulnerable to climate change and feeling the dire effects now.
As the agreement was gavelled, he said he felt that youth were recognised for the first time at COP. But he concluded "the end result is nothing".
SOHANUR RAHMAN
He was in Glasgow for two weeks and hoped to take back good news to the most affected communities. But he's leaving with feelings of helplessness and betrayal.
"These empty pledges will not protect our people from crisis," he explains.
He welcomes the news on loss and damage, but he says the voices of the most affected people were silenced. He blames the fossil fuel industry representatives at the summit.
Children in Bangladesh will still be forced out of education and communities will be displaced by rising sea levels, he fears.
Uganda: 'No change for my community'
Edwin Mumbere in Uganda lives in the shadow of the Rwenzori mountains where glacial melt and flooding is putting rural communities at huge risk. Now 29, he became an activist when he saw the snow disappearing from the high ground.
He works with communities to bring solar power to the area and educates them about their rights as a pipeline is built nearby.
He calls the Glasgow deal disappointing for Uganda and thinks it makes no real difference to the 100,000 people in his communities.
EDWIN MUMBERE
"Real solutions have not been put in place despite us proving to them that climate change is real," he says.
His main concern is the lack of urgency in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He sees new oil and gas exploration being established in Uganda and other parts of Africa and says that the Glasgow agreement won't stop that.
"Pledges to give money are being made and the same countries are also investing in projects that are seriously increasing the carbon emissions - it's truly a double standard," he says.
Philippines: 'We will keep fighting'
Jon Bonifacio, 23, studied biology before he became an activist in Metro Manila, Philippines. "It's a lot of 'one step forward, two steps backwards'", he said about the deal.
With 197 parties to the UN summit, compromise between countries with vastly different priorities is the route to agreement. But he says this compromise is "completely unjust" for countries on the climate frontline. "We will continue to experience the climate crisis acutely and in the long term," he says.
JON BONIFACIO
He is distrustful of the language used in the text about coal and fossil fuels because he thinks it provides get-out clauses to the biggest polluters.
Like many activists who have long campaigned for better support for developing nations, he says the promise to increase the money given to poorer countries represents good progress.
He'll go back to Manila and keep fighting for change: "Even if it was a perfect agreement, it's still up to citizens and activists to pressure their governments into action," he says.
COP26 Keeps 1.5c alive and finalises Paris Agreement.
After the failure of Cop26, there's only one last hope for our survival.
COP26 Reaches Consensus on Key Actions to Address Climate Change


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What if you took Zelda, and evolved it into a PvP (player-vs-player) slugfest with a plethora of features, customisation options, and even procedurally generated levels? It might look something like "Grand Class Melee".
The game dispenses with the story mode here, and goes right to the melee combat that many people end up playing once beating the campaign mode in games with a mix of both solo and multiplayer gaming. This is no "Golden Axe", there are character attributes to choose from here and skill trees to explore as you develop your character, and you're free to mix and match and see what you can come up that doesn't neatly fit into any fantasy archetype. In fact, there are 60 classes to start with, 60 abilities to choose from, before customisation even begins. As you would expect, the more skills you develop, the less developed each one will end up being. There are also primary and secondary weapons and abilities, and they have a surprising amount of variety and depth (for example, you might have two variants of the same power, one that targets a specific enemy and one that's an area effect attack).
The procedurally (aka, randomly) generated levels help guarantee replay value, and the environmental elements are more than mere window dressing (such as using a rock or a tree as cover while someone fires attacks at you). There are weather effects too, that further mix things up. The game lets you play with any combination of AI or human players, and both team-based and free-for-all modes are available. The team-based was fun as you can delve into the skill trees in complementary ways; one player could focus on developing attack ability while their partner plumbs the depths of the defensive and healing abilities, for example, or one player could focus on improving their ranged attacks while their compatriot develops power close-in abilities.
The AI seems good (it probably helps that the large number of combinations of classes and abilities makes it more difficult to predict AI behaviour), and it's well worth the 80 Microsoft Points for fans of the hack-and-slash genre.
Hey, one of the folks behind Grand Class Melee here! We really appreciated this review you penned in yonder 2012 (we still link to it from our site, even) and we wanted to let you know that we're gearing up for a Steam Early Access launch of the sequel to this here game. If you're interested, we'd love to provide you with a review copy but I can't seem to find your contact info on your WordPress here. Shoot us an email at gigatrossgames AT gmail and we'll get back to you in a jiffy. Hope to hear from you!


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Vila and AMLO, united to promote the development of Yucatán
Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador met on Thursday March 21 to review projects, actions and programs that will promote the development of Yucatan, so that they become tangible benefits that contribute to improving the quality of life of the Yucatecans.
At the Office of the President in the National Palace, the head of the Yucatecan Executive and López Obrador agreed to work in a coordinated manner, with respect and political will, always putting the interest of the citizens ahead of any other, for the benefit of Yucatan and Mexico.
In addition, the Governor confirmed that the President will make a short-term visit to Yucatan, which would be his second working tour of the state since he took office on December 1, 2018.
In this framework, Vila Dosal presented the plans that, in terms of health, employment, infrastructure, tourism, economic and social development, environment, agroindustry and security, are necessary to work together with the Federation to extend its benefits.
The Governor emphasized the current situation in Yucatan, where the high levels of security allow important national and international companies of different sectors to invest in the State.
During the meeting, Vila Dosal shared with López Obrador how important it is for the Yucatan to be chosen as the venue of the Tourism Tianguis 2020, an event that will consolidate a series of international level meetings that will be held in the state capital, such as the meeting with members of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, in April; the Nobel Peace Prize Summit in September and the Forum of Leaders Responsible for the BMW Foundation in December.
AMLO and Vila agreed on the significance that the Maya Train project will have to strengthen tourism in the region, since it will generate a significant number of jobs in the Peninsula during its construction, and more that will be created in the long run.
At the end of the meeting, Vila Dosal greeted Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, wife of President López Obrador, thanked the president's willingness to receive him at his offices in the National Palace and listened to the proposals made to meet the demands of the population of the State.


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Q: what do App Memory, Wired Memory, and Compressed mean? In Activity monitor, what do App Memory, Wired Memory, and Compressed mean?
For example,

I am used to the columns in the output of free from procps-ng under Linux.
By the way, how can I install  procps-ng under OS X?
Thanks.

A: Regarding procps-ng - it doesn't make sense to install it on OS X.
The utilities in procps-ng are specifically made to parse, interpret and display information from the /proc file system on Linux system. The /proc virtual file system on Linux exposes various information from the kernel itself (and kernel extensions).
OS X does not run on the Linux kernel. The OS X kernel (Darwin) does not utilise a /proc virtual file system to expose kernel information.
Therefore it really does not makes sense to run procps-ng on OS X.
Note that many/most of procps-ng has counterparts on OS X. They come from a different "family" so they might look and act slightly different, but they serve the same purpose. For example you'll find commands such as kill, ps, top, uptime, w, uptime, sysctl, etc. on OS X in a factory default install.

A: This wonderful Apple Support article says it all: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201464#memory
I'll give the short version here:
There are three different types of memory, as you have noticed - wired, app, and compressed. Each of these types do something slightly different.
Wired memory
Wired memory refers to memory that cannot be taken out from RAM. The contents of wired memory cannot be paged to your disk (swap), and are used by programs. This memory can't be used anywhere else, and stays in memory until whatever is using it is terminated. Usually, this memory is used by OS X's core functions and belongs to the kernel. In a way, you might consider it meta-memory, the memory that oversees other memory.
this other question on wired memory and its answer expands more on wired memory and its use.
App memory
App memory refers to memory utilised by open/background processes and applications.
Compressed memory
Compressed memory refers to memory (that isn't being used), which OS X automatically compresses to free up RAM for other processes to use.

This may be unrelated to your question, but I thought I'd expand on it:
Swap memory
Swap memory is RAM contents that have been paged out to disk to free up RAM within memory modules. The entire concept of swap memory is sort of "expanding" RAM by taking parts of your hard disk and writing RAM contents into it.
Additional resource: Apple Developer Library: Virtual Memory

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Whether you're hosting or simply toasting, you'll need something festive in your glass to ring in the new year. Here are some of my favorite Keep It Simple Foods cocktails of 2011 to get you ready for the celebration. A few of these ought to warm up the party. Cheers!
cake…vodka…milkshake. did you really just put all my favorite things together!?!
That cake vodka milkshake looks dangerously good!
Happy New Year! Cheers to 2012!
cake vodka milkshake?!? the recipe looks oh-so-simple and the results sound and look absolutely delicious! i think i just found my contribution to tomorrow's nye party!


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The Camper in Leadership Training Program (CILT) is the 1st step in our Leadership Training programs. This is for campers currently in 10th grade who have an interest in developing skills for working in a camp or other youth service organization. If you are interested in applying for the CILT program, read the following program details and complete a camper application.
The Counselor in Training program (CIT ) is the 2nd step in our Leadership Training programs. This is for campers who have been part of our CILT program ( or equivalent experience ), entering 12th grade. The purpose of this program is to allow interested young people the opportunity to be trained and actively participate in the activities, traditions, and operation of CIC. If you are interested in applying for the CIT program, read the following program details.
To be considered for the CILT program, each applicant must complete a camper enrollment form with $500 deposit. Enroll online at the link at the top right of this page. Campers will then receive the CILT questionnaire and program details by email. The questionnaire should be returned promptly.
CILTs spend two weeks in an intense leadership training program. The expectations and privileges of CILTs are unique to camp. First and most importantly, CILTs are seen by other campers and staff as leaders. CILTs are regarded as role models to other campers. Each CILT is expected to behave in a camp appropriate manner without significant staff direction and supervision. The CILT program is very demanding physically and mentally. CILTs should be prepared for this adventure, so they can tackle the challenge personally and as part of the group. CILTs no longer participate in as many camp programs or other events as they did as campers. The CILT program is the first step towards potentially becoming a CIT or staff member at CIC.
CILTs participate in leadership skills and outdoor ethics sessions. Developing these skills helps build strong leaders at camp, in school and possibly, as a future staff member.
Red Cross First Aid training: This will require some reading plus a written and skills test.
CILTs plan a Special Event for the rest of camp. It is very important that CILTs are positive and enthusiastic about these events, as others will be feeding off their energy.CILTs participate in a Service Project.
Previous projects include trail building, fennel removal, and playground refurbishment. CILTs get an opportunity to work together to help make camp and the Island better for everyone.
A 3-day hike gives future camp leaders an opportunity to leave camp and spend time as a group. The trip is physically demanding. CILTS will hike on the Trans-Catalina Island Trail, covering over 30 miles in 3 days.
Important note for Parents of CILTs: CILTs will not be at camp on Parents Day!
The Counselor in Training program is our final camper program for young adults who want to learn the basic skills of a camp counselor. Applicants complete a Counselor in Training application and go through our interview process. Although the program is open to all, priority is given to former CILTs. However being a camper, CILT or CIT does not guarantee acceptance. Selected CITs will be placed into a session, based on availability. Please note the sessions you are not available for, and why on your application. Once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with more information.
This is the precursor to applying to be a general staff member, we ask that applicants, not parents, handle all aspects of the application/interview process.
CITs spend two weeks in an intense training program. First and most importantly, CITs are the oldest campers at camp and seen as role models and leaders, along with the staff. They are assigned a younger cabin to live in, with 2 staff members. CITS participate in daily training sessions, as well as hands-on experience leading campers. Each CIT is expected to behave in a camp appropriate manner without significant staff direction and supervision. The CIT program is very demanding physically and mentally, as CITs have more responsibilities than a CILT, but not the same as a Staff Member. The CIT program is another step towards potentially becoming a staff member at CIC.
Fulfill supportive roles and support the practices, rules, and policies of Catalina Island Camps.


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Een shunt of shuntweerstand is een weerstand die parallel geschakeld wordt over bepaalde toestellen, onder andere een ampèremeter. Deze opstelling laat toe grotere stroomsterkte (bijvoorbeeld enkele ampères) te meten dan het meetinstrument maximaal kan meten (bijvoorbeeld 1 mA): de stroom wordt namelijk verdeeld over het meetinstrument én de shunt.

De verhouding van de in het meettoestel gemeten stroomsterkte en de werkelijke stroomsterkte (door meetinstrument en shunt) hangt af van de verhouding van de weerstand van de shunt en het meettoestel:

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Om een grote stroomsterkte door de shunt te meten, is het nodig
dat de weerstand erover laag is (en dus een hoge m)
dat de shunt bestand is tegen hoge stroomsterktes

Een andere manier waarop met een shuntweerstand stroom gemeten kan worden, is de volgende:
een weerstand, met een nauwkeurig bekende weerstandswaarde (de shunt), wordt in serie in de te meten kring geplaatst. Op die manier vloeit alle stroom die men wenst te meten door de shunt. Aangezien de weerstand van de shunt bekend is, kan de stroom die door de shunt vloeit berekend worden aan de hand van de spanningsval die men erover meet.

Om de stroomkring tijdens de meting niet extra te belasten, wordt de weerstand van de shunt normaal zeer laag gekozen. De gegevens van shunts worden gegeven bij maximale stroom en spanningsval bij die maximale stroom, bijvoorbeeld een 500 A/50 mV shunt kan een maximum stroom van 500 ampère verdragen en bij die stroom bedraagt de spanningsval over de shunt 50 millivolt.

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There were a lot of great games released in 2018, which was quite unfortunate for our bank accounts. With even more promising titles to come in 2019, here are some of the best five games that were released in 2018. If you didn't manage to pick up one of these games, now might be the time to indulge a little.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy is just what its name suggests: your favourite dragon with a fresh coat of purple paint. It is a remaster of the three original Spyro games, Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon that were initially released on the original PlayStation.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy captures the nostalgia of the original games perfectly for old fans of the series. It improves the camera and the way Spyro handles, making for a smoother and more enjoyable experience. The original low-poly, pointy landscapes are replaced by luscious, gorgeously-detailed scenery, where even the grass blackens after being doused with fire. The soundtrack is revamped and polished, as is the voice acting. Spyro Reignited Trilogy has done a wonderful job of enhancing the original games without tarnishing its charm and gameplay. Charging into enemies, gliding across rooftops, and collecting gems is still as fun as ever.
The remaster is a breath of fresh air (or rather, fire) that the series needed. Previous attempts at rebooting the Spyro franchise has failed, such as The Legend of Spyro games that ran from 2006 to 2008. Spyro has left a sour taste in people's mouths since developer Insomniac ended their involvement with him after the release of Year of the Dragon.
Our favourite purple dragon never seemed to recover his original status, but this remaster seems to have helped pour oil on troubled waters. It has brought new hype, a new audience, and potentially a new bout of future games which might actually be good.
God of War seemed to come as a surprise to everyone. Although the previous instalments in the series were popular, God of War exceeded them in practically every way. With breath-taking visuals, a compelling story, and fun and satisfying gameplay, God of War quickly received several perfect reviews, as well as nominations for Game of the Year, which it ended up winning.
You take control of Kratos, a Greek God of War. Since the events of the previous games, a much older Kratos has hung up his weapons and now has a son named Atreus with his second wife, Faye.
In the aftermath of Faye's death, both Kratos and Atreus embark on a dangerous journey to reach the highest peak of the mountain of the Realms so they can scatter her ashes. The combat stays true to its predecessors but has been enhanced drastically, making it challenging, enjoyable and rewarding. The bosses are difficult, but these huge showdowns are thrilling and exciting to play through. The world is also less linear, and the game urges you to explore to find hidden chests, side quests, or perhaps a Valkyrie or two.
The best feature of the game unquestionably lies in is its storytelling. The plot is captivating and emotional, as is the depiction of Kratos and Atreus's relationship. Kratos is short-tempered, firm and harsh towards his son, who in turn is playful, a little self-centred, and has a strong desire for his father to be proud of him. The evolution of their relationship and their story is what makes the game so great, and completely deserving of its godlike rank.
Hardly a surprising entry in this list, but Red Dead Redemption 2 surpassed everyone's expectations, which were already pretty high to begin with. Since the release of the original Red Dead Redemption back in 2010, people had been after a sequel. When Rockstar finally delivered, the hype began.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was initially planned for a 2017 release date, but Rockstar pushed it back to October 2018. When fans were finally able to get their hands on the game, it completely overshadowed everything else. Even Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 were lost in the excitement.
Serving as a prequel to the original Red Dead Redemption, the game's main protagonist is Arthur Morgan. If you've played the first game, you'll remember John Marston mentioning being in a gang led by Dutch van der Linde when he was younger. Red Dead Redemption 2 is set twelve years before the events of the original game and focuses on Dutch's gang and its downfall.
The open world aspect of Red Dead Redemption 2 is impressive. Not only do you have access to two maps from the first game, but the main area you'll explore is incredibly expansive. There are deep forests with flowing streams where wild horses gather, and muddy, murky swamps full of alligators. Just about any type of scenery you can imagine is in the game. The world is gorgeous. Even the cities and towns are full of life and activities to do, like going to the theatre, popping to the saloon, or participating in a game of poker. As well as the overwhelming number of things to keep you busy, the game is immersive and tries to be as realistic as possible. You need to eat and sleep to recover your energy, and animals you hunt will decay over time. Even your horse needs TLC and will require reassurance to stop it spooking when a predator is nearby. It'll also run into trees if you're not great at steering, which seems to be most of us.
Red Dead Redemption 2 offered an interesting story and brilliant character development of both Arthur Morgan and Dutch. Additionally, the realistic mechanics, beautiful scenery, and the wide range of activities to do raised the stakes for the action-adventure genre of games.
Smash Bros. is a staple for any Nintendo console, but Super Smash Bros Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch raised the bar for all previous entries. Like prior instalments, you pick the fighter you want to play as and battle other opponents to punch your way to victory. Each character has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the battles involve a bit of precision and strategy if you're to be the last fighter standing.
The roster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is huge. There are a staggering seventy-six fighters to choose from. There are also more than one hundred stages, dozens of items that make the stages more diverse (and frustrating), and over eight hundred and fifty music tracks. The game also introduces spirit fighters, in which there are well over a thousand of. There are plenty of game modes to choose from, such as single player, online and co-op multiplayer, and Smashdown. The latter removes a character from the roster once someone has played it, forcing you to pick a fighter you're not as comfortable with. You can even create your own stages, which is as extensive as ever. A new great feature is Stage Morph. This allows you to pick two stages and the length of time you want to wait before the stages begin to transition into one another. It's a great deal of fun and makes for some complex gameplay as you try to keep up with what is happening on the screen.
Nintendo has been on a roll since the release of the Nintendo Switch, with fan favourites like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is no exception.
Celeste is a huge accomplishment. This little indie platformer, which was initially created as a sample piece during a game jam, managed to score top reviews and a nomination for Game of the Year. From first impressions, Celeste looks like any other 2D side-scrolling platformer, but it is completely unique in many ways.
The journey seems simple. The game's central character, Madeline, must progress through over two hundred stages to reach the summit of a mountain. Throughout her story, Madeline comes face-to-face with a dark version of herself, which are her anxieties, worries and struggles humanised. This Part of Madeline (as the game calls her) belittles the main character, telling her she'll fail and she's not worthy. Climbing the mountain is a metaphor for her depression. The platforming sequences are incredibly difficult and frustrating, and this portrays how hard battling depression is, especially when it's your own thoughts haunting you.
Celeste's gameplay involves dying a lot. It's similar to titles like Dark Souls and Super Meat Boy in that regard. The controls are simple: you can run, jump, climb walls and air-dash. Each level is incredibly different to make sure you never feel bored, and this is how the game deals with Madeline's limited controls. Some stages have feathers that allow the player to fly for a short period of time, others have poisonous spikes that kill Madeline instantly. There are even optional strawberries to grab that slightly alter the game's ending, but these collectibles are extremely hard to obtain. The diversity in each stage stops the game feeling repetitive.
The charming, challenging-yet-fun gameplay and the emotional plot make Celeste a delight to play. It's no wonder the game was nominated for so many awards. Indie games don't typically gain this much attention, and the fact that Celeste beat huge triple-A titles for Game of the Year is an achievement that is well-warranted.


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Investigations into HK's first local case in nearly 2 months hit blank wall
The patient handled cargo coming from the US, Europe and the Middle East
Health experts say they have yet to find the source of infection of an airport cargo handler who was found to carry the Delta variant of the coronavirus and whose case, the first to be found locally in 51 days, was reported on Oct. 8.
A statement issued by the Centre for Health Protection today, Oct 11, said the genetic sequence of the 48-year-old man is different from any of the cases detected in Hong Kong, indicating a possible link to an imported case.
The Department of Health's laboratory also compared the man's genetic sequence with those available in the online genome database GISAID and found no match. His sequence is said to be relatively closer to cases reported in Europe, Korea and the United States.
Meanwhile, a sample taken from the handle of a microwave oven in the staff common room of the man's workplace, tested positive for Covid-19. But the CHP said the sample had a very low viral load and was likely the result of contamination by the patient.
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As a precaution, staff who have come into contact with the microwave oven will be moved to a quarantine centre while the staff common room will be closed and disinfected.
All close contacts of the patient have already been quarantined, but so far, no one has tested positive for Covid-19.
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The CHP said it will set up a new community testing centre starting on Oct 14 at the HK International Airport to help staff members who need to undergo regular Covid-19 testing.
The CTC will be located at the ground transportation lounge of the airpor near Terminal 1 as well as the bus terminus, making it easily accessible to airport staff.
Staff and any member of the public who want to get themselves tested at the airport CTC may book online starting at 7pm today, Oct 11.
The new airport CTC is located near the bus stops for easy access
Meanwhile, seven new cases were reported today, involving two travelers from the Philippines, two from Pakistan, and one each from Kenya, Montenegro and the United States.
All are fully vaccinated.
Six tested positive for the L452R mutant strain, while the test result on one, a 33-year-old man who came from the Philippines and was in quarantine at Ramada in Sai Ying Pun, is still pending.
The other recent arrival from the Philippines is a 40-year-old woman who was in quarantine at Penny's Bay.
Those who flew in from Pakistan are both men, aged 75 and 31, who were staying at Best Western Hotel in Wanchai.
The others included a 35-year-old man who came from Kenya and was staying at Ramada in North Point, a 37-year-old male seafarer from Montenegro who tested positive on arrival, and a 27-year-old man from the United States who was in quarantine at Dorsett Mongkok hotel.
PADALA NA!


Whether it's the end of a long day of work, the first nights of the season where the temperature drops, or just a general run down feeling, ramen is my go-to medicine. All it takes is one text to my girlfriend. "I think today calls for some ramen" and we are immediately deciding which of our favorite ramen spots to hit up.
Last week I was thinking about what I could mash-up my favorite bowl of comfort with, and I realized that Shepherds Pie, another comfort favorite of mine, would fit perfectly in the soup. With these two dishes combined, I knew this would pack the punch I needed to feel better after a long week!
I used O Organics® products in this recipe that I purchased from my local Star Market, so I knew that this dish would not only nourish my soul but also be good for my body! The O Organics line is available in my area exclusively at Star Market, and is a great affordable option for clean eating.
Cook the beef first then remove it from the pan. Onions, carrots, and celery are next. The beef goes back in along with some stock, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. After the soup simmers a bit, add in spinach. Just like shepherd's pie has potatoes on top, so does this ramen. Make the mashed potatoes and stir in an egg and some breadcrumbs before frying up the potato cakes. For me, no ramen is complete without the egg on top. All the ingredients of a good shepherds pie, served in soup form with ramen noodles and a little Asian flair! The soup broth has such a deep savory flavor from the onions, carrots, beef, soy sauce, and vinegar. I also added a little chile paste to give it a kick. One of the best parts about shopping at Star Market is being able to buy all the ingredients for Shepherds pie and ramen under one roof. In the past I would have had to go to multiple stores to get decent chile paste and ramen noodles. Make sure you dip the potato into the yolk!
If you don't live near a Star Market, you can also find O Organics at all Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Albertsons, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw's, United Express, United and Carrs/Safeway.
Stir the egg and breadcrumbs into the potatoes. Form patties. Fry on each side in a little olive oil to brown. Remove from heat.
Cook the beef on high heat to brown. Remove from pan.
Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook about 10 minutes to soften.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes.
Add in the stocks, miso, vinegar, soy, and chile paste. Return the beef to the pot. Stir and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the corn and spinach and stir to combine.
In each bowl, add some of the cooked ramen. Ladle the soup over the noodles. Top with an egg and the potato cake and serve.


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Up With Kids
Introducing "FROSTBITE, A Tale of Two Sisters"
August 27, 2014 UncategorizedMelodie Perry
We hope you've had a wonderful dramatic summer! The Up With Kids directors have been working hard to get next year's show ready to go! Check this out:
"FROSTBITE! A Tale of Two Sisters, starring… YOU!"
We're having so much fun writing new lines of dialogue for all the fun characters and adding new songs and dances! What part will you play?
Join in to help us tell the story of all of the characters as they grow up– tiny, medium and tall Anna, Elsa, Hans, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf sharing their history! Just imagine the backstory of the evil Hans growing up with a bunch of super villains who are plotting to overthrow the peaceful kingdom of Arendelle with a magical snow curse while singing "Be Prepared!" A whole stage full of snowmen and snowflake angels will play in the magical snow with young Elsa and Anna while singing "Everything Snowy Is Awesome!" Get ready to laugh with the roly poly trolls who will heal the tiny Princess Anna while they "Make Some Noise!" Then all of the precious princes and princesses from the fairy tale world will arrive to celebrate Coronation Day for "The First Time in Forever!" As Elsa runs away we will create a spectacular blizzard and northern lights while performing "What's This?" And we'll wrap it all up in a happy ending when the "act of true love" saves them all! "Let It Go" for a frosty fun year because you're all worth more than "Gold"!
Time To Register! New classes begin the week of September 8th-12th!
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Santa's Village, featuring the Santa Tracker, is officially live for 2018.
The Google Santa Tracker is part, now in its 15th year, started up about 5 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 5) morning. The site is an interactive holiday hub where kids can play games, learn coding skills, create artwork, watch short films and participate in other holiday-themed activities.
The site also includes the Santa Tracker, which will show Santa's location on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) so kids know when it's time to get to bed. Prior to that, Santa will share his location on Google Maps so children can track his travels leading up to Christmas.
The site also offers information on how people worldwide celebrate the holidays using Local Guides, Google Earth and Street View.
To visit Santa's Village online, click here.


At Thriving Leaders Collaborative, LLC, we believe we are all in this together! There is no need to "recreate the wheel" if something is working well - use it, tweak it, make it better. Below is a list of some of our trusted resources. Feel free to contact us at info@thrivingleaders.co if you have suggestions to add. Happy Learning!


The road to spiritual transformation is a 12 step path and there are 12 states that are progressively experienced. We will learn 12 steps in this article and 12 states in the next one.
The mind of the seeker can aid or can abort his spiritual progress. There are 12 steps that a seeker progresses through. The mind can get stuck at any 1 step. The mind ought to be given the understanding that it has to keep progressing up the steps.
As a child grows, the child starts asking the question, What?. What is this? What is that? It wants to explore everything. So, the first step is the question that the child poses to the world what?
As the child starts to learn new words and starts to make meaning, then the word what slowly starts losing significance. The second step enfolds. The child starts to ask the question, How?. How does this work? How does that work? He asks everyone the question how. Children nowadays know the answer to the question how fairly early. They can operate computers and mobile phones at a very early age.
The third question is a critical junction. The child starts asking, why? Parents are now in a fix. The child asks, why did someone die? Parents can at most explain that he died out of sickness. The child then asks, but why do human beings die at all? Parents may be dumbstruck. They tell the child not to ask a why for everything. The child asks why shouldn't I?
When the answer to why is suppressed, many children erroneously form conclusions and stop at Step 4. They have got a few readymade answers to the question why. They have received some basic kindergarten answers to the most profound questions of life. The child, now a youth, starts to imagine that he knows it all.
At this step, the youth listens to a discourse. Maybe reads a book. And then it hits him (or her) that I don't know. However, many do not even progress to this step. Now at least he knows that he doesn't know. This is very fortunate that he has received the first gem of wisdom that he is not wise at all.
The youth then starts understanding various concepts of spirituality. He starts understanding about concepts such as karma, heaven and hell, liberation, etc. He assimilates all answers, but there is a vacuum somewhere. He wants to know more. He wants the final answer. He realizes that all that he knows is either GK or KG. General Knowledge or mere knowledge of KinderGarten spirituality. Now he is a bit wiser. The answers he has received are not wrong. They have their own place. But they are still correct to the extent of Kindergarten spirituality only. The thirst for the final answer begins to arise.
Step 7 : I want to know.
In this step, he has become a seeker. Now the thirst to know the final answer deepens. He yearns to know the truth. A thought occurs that I want to be liberated from all thoughts. This is a happy thought. He has now progressed through steps such as, I don't know, I may not know and is now at I must know.
At this step, he now understands the truth intellectually. He intellectually knows what is the meaning of duality, non duality, Self at Rest, Self in Action, etc. At this transformational step, he derives happiness by intellectually knowing and understanding the truth.
At this step, the seeker understands that what he is, is nothing but knowledge itself. Now he has progressed from intellectually knowing and saying that I have knowledge to I am knowledge. He understands that there is no one else to know. There is no individual who will be left to know the knowledge. Knowledge is. Experience is. Experience is experiencing experience through experience in experience. At this step in the transformation of the seeker, the seeker and the sought are no longer separate. The knowledge seeker and the knowledge sought are no longer different.
Step 10 : I am is knowledge.
At step 10, he transcends even further. Now even I am knowledge is transcended. Only I am remains. This is the bright wisdom (Tejgyan) that is brought forth. However isness continues to exist. With the experience and existence of I am, the knowledge is complete.
At Step 11, the I also does not exist. There is no knowledge either. What remains is just amamness. isness. Beingness in truest sense begins. Just being. Just presence.
At this step, there are no words. Just bright silence (tranquillity). After the 12th step, the expression (demonstration) of the bright silence occurs. Only after all 12 steps have been ascended, does life in its truest sense begin.
Welcome to the Magic of Awakening!
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