It's hard to describe just how Betty's other self looks and operates, but we've been together long enough now that I feel like I can make a credible effort.
The first thing you got to understand is that this isn't a separate creature that she conjures up. It is just as much real, just as much her, as her human form is. She sees out from both of their eyes at the same time, if you take my meaning.
So, the beast. Or, the Hook, as she likes to call it.
The Hook is made out of a sort of dense black flesh. It doesn't weight nearly as much as you'd think it would. It's lighter than the stuff people are made out of, but the Ultra Toughness keeps things from cutting too deep into it. It isn't very sensitive to touch, I have to rub it really hard for her to be able to feel any of it. The texture is very rubbery, and leaves a kind of chalky residue.
It's about ten feet tall, but hunches over so much that that's rarely visible. It has 5 arms, three on the right and two on the left. Three of these arms are basically swords on the end of limbs, just talons for fighting with. The others, the lowest ones on each side, have fingers and thumbs for more complicated manipulation.
These arms are LONG, like ape long. They reach down and brush its shins if she lets them hang idle. She can claw people from way further than they can hit back.
In addition to the arms that come out of the shoulders, it also has a number of smaller grabby tendrils that come out from its collar and chest area. These are about as thick around as a baby's arms, and basically work like an octopuses tentacles. They don't have joints, they just turn at any point like snakes.
The Hook has a mouth, but it doesn't actually go anywhere. It is just a thing for biting. There's a sort of pouch in there where she can put stuff, but no actual stomach for things to go to. There's a few ridges of spikes on its face, those are some of the few spaces where it has a good sense of touch.
The two big eyes are about where you'd expect them. They are compound eyes like bugs have. Betty can make them give off a faint red light if she is trying to be scary. These aren't its only eyes though.
All over its body, in recess and such, there are a bunch more other eyes. Simple things, that see mostly in shades of grey, but they let her extend her awareness to basically all directions around the Hook.
Its legs bend backwards, like some animals. It is kind of gross, actually. Very fast though, it springs around like a huge grasshopper or something.
Ultimately, it basically looks like a monster. People who don't know Betty probably think that it is just a beast. I always feel sorry for people who can't see into the hearts of those around them.


Read the Chapter 1 a few times until you get comfortable with the terminology and the Windows® Operating System and then start burning your recovery DVDs. Practice all the lessons.
The first thing before opening your computer from the box, obviously you should buy this book. The second thing, buy a thick notebook, that should be your PC journal. You should keep all the entries dated. The first couple dozen pages should be left out empty for all those user accounts you'll have online. Most people have a checking account so that would be the first set of passwords for online banking, but usually you need an email, that comes with credentials too. If you add a few credit cards to that, Netflix and who knows what else, you quickly realize that you need the couple dozen blank pages only for online credentials. We can add an ITunes® account, ITunes® is explained in this book.
In the notebook you can write all the changes and all the information you discover while working with the PC, is like learning by doing. Just by writing it down in your own words will help you remember better.


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Q: Как использовать новые версии GLSL на mac? Пишу приложение на OpenGL. Удалось создать контекст версии 4.1. Но шейдеры поддерживаются только версии 150. При попытке использования любой другой версии возникает ошибка
ERROR: Compiled vertex shader was corrupt.
ERROR: Compiled fragment shader was corrupt.
Мне нужна версия 320 и новее. Почему шейдеры версии 150 компилируются при использовании OpenGL 4.1? Разве нужна не 410 версия?
Xcode 10.3, macOS 10.14.6 Mojave, MacBook Pro 13 2018 iris graphics plus 655.
Пишу на c++
Код шейдеров:
main.glslv
#version 150 core

layout (location = 0) in vec3 v_position;
layout (location = 1) in vec2 v_texCoord;
layout (location = 2) in vec4 v_light;
layout (location = 4) in vec4 v_color;

out vec4 a_color;
out vec2 a_texCoord;

uniform mat4 model;
uniform mat4 projview;

void main(){
    vec4 position = projview * model * vec4(v_position, 1.0);
    a_color = vec4(v_light.r,v_light.g,v_light.b,1.0f);
    a_texCoord = v_texCoord;
    a_color.rgb += v_light.a;
    a_color.rgb *= 1.0-position.z*0.0025;
    //a_color.rgb = pow(a_color.rgb, vec3(1.0/0.7));
    gl_Position = position;
}

main.glslf
#version 150 core

in vec4 a_color;
in vec2 a_texCoord;
out vec4 f_color;

uniform sampler2D u_texture0;

void main(){
    vec4 tex_color = texture(u_texture0, a_texCoord);
    if (tex_color.a < 0.5)
    discard;
    f_color = a_color * tex_color;
}

Участок кода с инициализацией GLFW
Window.cpp
int Window::initialize(int width, int height, const char* title){
if(!glfwInit()){
    std::cerr << "Error: failed init glfw" << std::endl;
    return -1;
}

//print glfw errors
glfwSetErrorCallback(error_callback);

glfwWindowHint(GLFW_CONTEXT_VERSION_MAJOR, 3);
glfwWindowHint(GLFW_CONTEXT_VERSION_MINOR, 2);
glfwWindowHint(GLFW_OPENGL_FORWARD_COMPAT, GLFW_TRUE);
glfwWindowHint(GLFW_OPENGL_PROFILE, GLFW_OPENGL_CORE_PROFILE);

window = glfwCreateWindow(width, height, title, nullptr, nullptr);

if (window == nullptr){
    std::cerr << "Failed to create GLFW Window" << std::endl;
    glfwTerminate();
    return -1;
}

//glfwWindowHint(GLFW_RESIZABLE, GL_TRUE);
//glfwWindowHint(GLFW_SAMPLES, 2);

#ifdef __APPLE__
    std::cout << "This is Mac" << std::endl;
    glfwWindowHint(GLFW_OPENGL_FORWARD_COMPAT, GL_TRUE);

#endif
    //OpenGL version
    unsigned int major = glfwGetWindowAttrib(window, GLFW_CONTEXT_VERSION_MAJOR);
    unsigned int minor = glfwGetWindowAttrib(window, GLFW_CONTEXT_VERSION_MINOR);

    std::cerr << "OpenGL shader version: " << major << "." << minor << std::endl; //4.1

    glfwMakeContextCurrent(window);

    std::cerr << "OpenGL version: " << glGetString(GL_VERSION) << std::endl; //4.1 INTEL-12.10.12

    glViewport(0,0, width, height);

    Window::width = width;
    Window::height = height;
    return 0;
}

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An alliance of overseas Filipino workers' organizations in the Middle East today said it received several reports from its different chapters in the Middle East specifically from Migrante chapter in Al Khobar that there are individuals maliciously using Migrante's name and are rendering "counselling" only to put distress OFWs into a more troubled situation.
"We would like to alert our fellow OFWs especially those in distress to be careful dealing with individuals misrepresenting Migrante claiming that they are members and officers but only to find out that they are not officers/members, and are giving wrong advises and are asking for money in exchange of the "counselling" services they have rendered to distress OFWs seeking assistance," said John Leonard Monterona, Migrante-Middle East regional coordinator.
Monterona said these malicious and unscrupolous individuals pretending to be Migrante members or officials are desperate enough to destroy the name and credibility of Migrante as the most active OFWs group providing assistance to distress, run away, and stranded OFWs in the Middle East.
"We will not allow that Migrante's name, proven and untarnished records of serving fellow OFWS could be used and tainted by these wicked individuals just to advance its own narrow selfish interests by duping distress OFWs and who are collecting money from OFW victims of abuses and maltreatment," Monterona added.
Monterona said such was the case of OFW Peter (not his real name), who requested anonymity, that he approached to a person who introduced himself as Migrante official in Al Khobar.
OFW Peter, a family driver, said he was scolded by her lady employer because it has been calling him on his cell phone for several minutes but he failed to respond and took sometime to notice that her lady employer is waiting for quite sometime at a mall where he dropped it. Due to this incident, OFW Peter was nearly slapped by the angry husband of her lady employer and was told that he'll be fired from his job.
Monterona said the incident prompted OFW Peter to look for someone who could give him advise and guide him on what to do, until somebody told him that he knew a Migrante official where he could ask for assistance and advise.
"These malicious individuals using Migrante's name advised OFW Peter to run away from his employer and that they will provide him a temporary shelter only if he will give them 1,500 Saudi riyals," Monterona added.
Doubting the intentions of these malicious individuals who introduced themselves as Migrante officials, OFW Peter called the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Al Khobar and state his case; and that someone on Migrante is helping him but asking an amount.
POLO official asked OFW Peter the name of these "people from Migrante" but found out that he is not the one Migrante has officially appointed to attend welfare cases.
"Migrante chapters in the Middle East have designated officials to attend welfare cases and that all rights and welfare cases must come through them before offcially endorsing it to the attention of the concerned RP posts/officials for its action," Monterona averred.
Monterona said distress OFWs are advise to get in touch only to Migrante officers who have their official Identification Card issued by the respective Chairpersons of different Migrante local chapters in Saudi Arabia and in the Middle East.
Monterona said ditress and run away OFWs could directly call him on his hotline mobile number 056 497 8012, which is open 24/7 so that he could refered their case to the attention and action of Migrante welfare case officers and guide them what to do and endorse their case to RP posts concerned.


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19 apocalypse movies, ranked from worst to best
Chelsea Greenwood
Sony / Columbia Pictures'This is the End' is a comedic take on the genre.
INSIDER decided to take a look at a variety of movies new and old that are about the end of the world as we know it.
Whether the world ended thanks to aliens, zombies, natural disasters, or man-made disasters, the following movies show how people behave when confronted with the end of the world.
Keep reading for our ranking of 19 apocalypse movies (including some ties).
16. The star-studded "Armageddon" was about an asteroid threatening to destroy Earth.
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures'Armageddon.'
"Armageddon," Michael Bay's 1998 blockbuster, featured an ensemble cast – including Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, and Owen Wilson – trying to prevent an asteroid from destroying the planet.
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer Score: 38%
15. Kevin Costner's "Waterworld" is set in a world ravaged by climate change.
Universal'Waterworld.'
The polar ice caps have melted, and the world is covered in water. That's the premise of 1995's "Waterworld," directed by and starring Kevin Costner.
Rotten TomatoesTomatometer Score: 42%
14. A new Ice Age has descended upon the planet in "The Day After Tomorrow."
20th Century Fox'The Day After Tomorrow.'
The dangers of climate change are explored in 2004's "The Day After Tomorrow," in which a sudden international storm triggers a new Ice Age.
13. A comet is hurtling toward the planet in "Deep Impact."
Paramount'Deep Impact.'
Debuting the same summer as the very similar "Armageddon," 1998's "Deep Impact" centered on mankind's efforts to prevent a comet from destroying Earth.
12. "Independence Day," an alien invasion flick, was a summer blockbuster.
20th Century Fox'Independence Day.'
The biggest summer blockbuster of 1996, "Independence Day" is a classic alien-invasion story starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, and Bill Pullman as Americans trying to save the world.
11. "World War Z" features Brad Pitt battling zombies.
Paramount Pictures'World War Z.'
Brad Pitt stars as a former UN employee trying to stop zombies from destroying mankind in 2013's "World War Z."
10. Will Smith tries to save humanity from a plague in "I Am Legend."
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.'I Am Legend.'
In 2007's "I Am Legend," Will Smith plays a lonely New Yorker trying to find a cure for a pandemic that has killed scores of people and turned others into monsters.
9. A father and son try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world in "The Road."
Dimension Films'The Road.'
Based on the Cormac McCarthy novel of the same name, 2009's "The Road" follows a father and his young son as they try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.
8. "War of the Worlds" is a 2005 remake of the classic alien invasion novel.
Paramount Pictures'War of the Worlds.'
Based on the classic novel by H.G. Wells, 2005's "War of the Worlds" follows a family trying to stay alive during an alien invasion. Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning star.
7. Seth Rogen and friends face the apocalypse with humour in "This Is The End."
Columbia Pictures'This Is The End.'
Writer, director, and star Seth Rogen – with the help of frequent co-stars Jonah Hill and James Franco – finds humour in the pending apocalypse in 2013's "This Is The End."
6 (TIE). "28 Days Later" places the zombie movie in a British setting.
20th Century Fox'28 Days Later.'
Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Cillian Murphy, "28 Days Later" combines equal parts political allegory and zombie thriller. It's set in the UK.
6 (TIE). "The Matrix" is a 1999 mindbender by the Wachowski sisters.
Warner Bros.'The Matrix.'
The Wachowski sisters' 1999 blockbuster, "The Matrix," posits a post-apocalyptic world where humans are enslaved by artificial intelligence and deceived by a simulated reality.
5 (TIE). "Zombieland," a zombie satire, was a surprise hit in 2009.
Columbia Pictures'Zombieland.'
Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, and Jesse Eisenberg team up to kick some zombie butt in the surprise hit satire, 2009's "Zombieland."
5 (TIE). "Mad Max" is a classic film of the genre, starring Mel Gibson.
Roadshow Film'Mad Max.'
Directed by George Miller, "Mad Max" is a classic 1979 film following the plight of an Australian policeman (Mel Gibson) trying to survive in a violent post-apocalyptic world.
4. "Children of Men" explores a world in which infertility is rampant.
Universal Pictures'Children of Men.'
Director Alfonso Cuaron's 2006's thriller "Children of Men" is set in a dystopian future in which humanity is on the brink of extinction due to the inability to reproduce. It features Julianne Moore and Clive Owen.
3. Survivors of the apocalypse vie for power on a moving train in "Snowpiercer."
CJ Entertainment via YouTube'Snowpiercer.'
"Snowpiercer," which premiered in 2013, took a different approach to the post-apocalyptic survival story, centering on a group of survivors battling for control on a constantly moving train.
2. The titular robot of "Wall-E" will steal your heart while looking at mankind's fictional future.
Disney Pixar'Wall-E.'
"Wall-E" is Pixar's surprisingly touching and thoughtful look at the future of mankind once we've ruined the planet – via the eyes of a friendly trash-collecting robot. It premiered in 2008.
Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer Score. 96%
1 (TIE). George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" was the zombie movie that started them all.
The Walter Reade Organisation/Continental Distributing'Night of the Living Dead.'
George Romero's black-and-white classic, "Night of the Living Dead," set the standard for the entire zombie movie genre in 1968.
1 (TIE). Charlize Theron led the female-centric sequel "Mad Max: Fury Road."
Warner Bros.'Mad Max: Fury Road.'
The hit "Mad Max" sequel, 2015's "Mad Max: Fury Road," put a modern spin on the original with a powerful female-centric story, starring Charlize Theron.
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Writing for '3 Quarks Daily'
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If you're like me, you probably find keeping up with the best writing on the web a daily struggle. That's why Arts & Letters Daily is such a key site for me and so many others, trying to read and share great articles. Inspired by the aggregator model, S. Abbas Raza founded 3 Quarks Daily in 2004, but with the aim of bringing both humanities and scientific articles onto the same platform.
The model has proved a great success and eventually the site began bringing on writers to produce original articles every Monday. I was recently chosen to be one of the new Monday Columnists and wrote my first article last month on why literature has less and less influence on the larger culture. I did it through the lens of examining recent literary memoirs by Sergio Pitol and Edmund White. Please check out the article and look for a new piece by me every third Monday the month.
Edmund White during his Paris years (photo by Grant Delin)
Literary Essays
The Epistolary Insights of Aging Writers
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One can only hope that our greatest writers today are carrying on significant email correspondences with one another–and that one day we'll have access to these exchanges. I can't say I've seen anything like this yet, no hint of The Collected Emails of David Foster Wallace or Christopher Hitchens: The Yahoo! Years. Last fall I received an advanced copy of Samuel Beckett's final volume of letters. I'd just written about Beckett for The Millions and was happy to continue thinking about this odd and fabulous Irishman.
I'd also been doing some thinking about aging, and was struck how Beckett's legendary detachment–explored and cultivated since youth–had seemingly prepared him well for the challenges of aging. I got the kernel for an idea, tracked down some additional epistolary volumes: Saul Bellow's letters and the fascinating correspondence between the poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop. My article appeared last month in The Atlantic under the heading Finding Wisdom in the Letters of Aging Writers
During the last month or so I also published two short stories in online literary journals. They are both chapters from a novel I recently completed. The first piece was titled "The Phenomenon" and published in The Courtship of Winds, and the second was "If it is Beautiful, it is Passing" in the The Furious Gazelle.
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Anxiety & The Writing Life
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When I decided to write about Tim Parks' new essay collection Life and Work: Writers, Readers, and the Conversations between Them, I didn't intend to write about panic attacks, anxiety and the emotional toll of the writing life, but these themes curiously bubbled up to the surface. I was also writing it for The Millions, which unlike the Los Angeles Review of Books, for example, avoids straight-up reviews, forcing me to look for interesting themes across Parks' divergent essays. One of his pieces focused on Samuel Beckett–no stranger to anxiety himself–and this led me to Anthony Cronin's fine Beckett biography, which helped give me some additional material.
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The piece is titled "The Writer is Not Here: On Nihilism and the Writing Life," and I can also say that when I was reading Parks' collection, I was finishing my own novel and experiencing a certain amount of anxiety in the process. Not anxiety in the career sense (i.e., have I written a good book?), but at the level of raw nerves, of scratching at emotional wounds, of going deep.
The essay was well received. It has been mentioned in The Paris Review Daily, 3 Quarks Daily, and also in The Rumpus. I suppose the topic is not unfamiliar to writers who "go deep" on a regular basis.
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Japanese Novelist Hideo Furukawa & Fukushima
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I recently wrote a review of Hideo Furukawa's new novel Horses, Horses, in the End the Light Remains Pure: A Tale That Begins with Fukushima for The Quarterly Conversation. Furukawa is a native of Fukushima and his memoir-like novel recounts elements of his journey back to Fukushima in the wake of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown that stunned the country in March of 2011.
I was in the city of Fukushima in May of 2011 visiting a friend, and there were great concerns about radiation and the long-term health effects of the nuclear disaster. And while I saw massive cracks in buildings, the city itself was spared the terrors of the tsunami because of its distance from the coast.
My review has some background on Furukawa. His is a writer we will be hearing more about in the West as his work becomes translated and more widely available. In addition to reading Horses, you can also get an interesting and novelistic take on the events in Fukushima by reading William T. Vollmann's Byliner book on his trip there, or his long form piece in Harper's.
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My Review of "Feast of Excess"
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I recently reviewed the book Feast of Excess: A Cultural History of the New Sensibility for the Los Angeles Review of Books. The book surveys 22 years of American cultural history (1952 to 1974) and looks at a range of artists, including Allen Ginsberg, John Cage, Thomas Pynchon, Marlon Brando, Jerry Lee Lewis, Andy Warhol, Anne Sexton, Gore Vidal, and many others. The New Sensibility was first defined by Susan Sontag in the mid-1960s.
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EAST LANSING, November 19—The Nittany Lions of Penn State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) sloppily knocked off the Michigan State Spartans (5-6, 2-6) to win half of the Big Ten championship. The final score was 31–22 in this war of attrition, in which neither team played very sharp. Drops, turnovers, a missed field goal, and penalties by the Spartans lost the game for them, rather than Penn State winning. Nevertheless, the Nittany Lions prevailed, and the t-shirts with "Big Ten Champions" on them came out before the end of the game. Michigan State fans, who had been hoping for a victory that would have rendered the Spartans bowl eligible (albeit the Motor City Bowl, not exactly an exotic holiday destination for fans from East Lansing), will have to wait for next year.


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Q: How to Restrict Ctrl + End in an Excel Sheet I have some data inserted at Rows 500 - 503. I placed the data intentionally at those rows because these rows will be used in Macro's and not for User's view. The data concerned to the user ends at Row 100.
I have hidden the Rows 500 - 503, yet after hitting Ctrl + End, the Cursor moves to Row 499.
My requirement is after hitting Ctrl + End, the Cursor should be at the last cell of Row 100.
So, how do i do this ?
EDIT : Thanks for all the answers. Many advised me to have another sheet for non user related data, but i can't have it. Also i am not supposed to have the vba scripts.(Should have given you these conditions before... my bad!)

A: The specific answer to your question of course is: trap the usage of the Ctrl-END key.
You can do this easily by specifying the following event triggers to your sheet:
Private Sub Worksheet_Activate()
    Application.OnKey "^{END}", "SuppressMe"
End Sub

Private Sub Worksheet_Deactivate()
    Application.OnKey "^{END}", ""
End Sub

and another module containing
Sub SuppressMe()
    ' you can be very creative here about line 100 or not 100
    MsgBox "Co-Cooooo :-P"
End Sub

Another cute way meeting the requirements you described and eliminating the need of watching and suppressing keys would be to limit navigation to row 100. Now a Ctrl-END would place the user into the rightmost column of row 100, and Ctrl-DOWN would be covered as well. In fact the user just can't go past row 100
Private Sub Worksheet_SelectionChange(ByVal Target As Range)
    If Target.Row > 100 Then
        Me.Cells(100, Target.Column).Select
    End If
End Sub

but .... wait !!! is there really no way? ... of course the user still may SCROLL past row 100 and detect your little row-500 easter egg. So I concur to 100% with earlier suggestions about a different strategy, because

*

*a user finding out that exactly line 500 - 503 is hidden can become tremendeously curious about the why's

*Ctrl-END is not the only way the user can navigate past row 100 - you would need to suppress END-DOWN (a 2 - key combination ... you need to buffer the END and ask the next key: are you a DOWN ... have fun!)

*and you are wasting disk space to store a sheet with so many blank rows just for that line 500

You may have reasons to implement a key supressor, but always remember there are many different ways for the user to bypass it and this needs to be considered very carefully.

A: That's Excel's built-in behaviour, and I don't think you can change it. Suggestions:

*

*Put your hidden data on another sheet of the same workbook. This is really the cleanest way to work.

*Alternatively, navigate using CtrlDown arrow or EndDown arrow instead of CtrlEnd.

A: As others said it's certainly better to separate your non-user data on a different sheet.
That said, one thing you could do is protect your sheet and disallow access to locked cells, leaving only the cells in which the user has to input something unlocked.
Doing that prevents CtrlEnd from doing anything at all: it can't jump to the last cell as it is locked, so it doesn't do anything. (Tested on Excel 2007)
But again, you'll probably be better off by separating user and non-user data in different sheets.

A: This problem will be removed with better isolation.
That is, worksheets which are designed for use by a user should be restricted to containing only the elements necessary for the user interface. In this case, only the rows which the user is supposed to see.
Any data which needs to be persisted in worksheets which is not designed for direct user consumption should be on their own worksheets, which can even be hidden from the user completely.


But how strong are those early habits, really? It might be surprising to you (it was to me), but there does seem to be some question among researchers regarding whether adolescent behaviors around food rise to the level of habit, as defined by the researchers in today's article: "Habits are formed when people repeatedly engage in the same behavior in the same context" (Appetite 2015;95:182-187).
The distinction here is between simply doing something on a regular basis: "she had a habit of eating popcorn at the movies," and a true habit: "it just wasn't going to the movies without popcorn." Adults know that habits like these can be hard to break, even if they don't involve harmful or physically addictive activities like, say, smoking.
Snacking - what one snacks on and when - often rises to the level of true habit in adults. In today's study the authors noted that an historical rise in the frequency and calorie count of snacking among kids 10-17 is due to an increase in choosing unhealthy snacks like sweets (candy) or savory snacks (potato chips). At that age, are those choices truly habits, with the associated difficulty of breaking those habits?
A survey of over 11,000 students at 121 schools in 9 European countries asked the students how often and on what they snacked and included a previously-established questionnaire regarding the formation of habits. For example, students were asked to rate on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 5 being "strongly agree") whether "unhealthy snacking is something I do frequently" and "unhealthy snacking is something I do without thinking."
Other sections of the survey asked about self-regulation strategies the students might use with respect to eating, ranging from "controlling the food environment directly" (not walking past the vending machine, for example), "changing the meaning of the food environment" (distracting oneself or ignoring the smell of popcorn at a movie theatre) or "addressing the goal to eat healthily" (reminding oneself of the reason to eat more healthfully, such as weight loss or fewer cavities).
Somewhat unsurprisingly, the authors found that choosing unhealthy snacks had already risen to the level of true habit, although the strength of that habit was termed "moderate," on average. On the other hand, the strength of that habit did increase with the students' age. The good news, however, is that the students reported "sometimes" using self-regulation strategies to manage their snacking. Those with a high habit strength who used "controlling the food environment strategies" or "changing the meaning of the food environment" strategies more frequently ate 1 fewer unhealthy snack per day than those with a high habit strength who used the same strategies less often.
Teaching your child good dietary habits isn't just about feeding them healthy meals - it's also about helping them gain the skills to make the right choices even in the face of temptation. These skills aren't limited to food-related issues, however - they're critical to academic and interpersonal success, as well. Talk to your child's pediatrician about resources for helping your child learn self-regulation skills.


If you want to get a taste of what we offer at The Shropshire Wine School, then join us for an introductory look at the wonderfully diverse and quirky world of wine. This evening tasting is perfect for those to new to wine or who want to understand the basics of wine tasting.
Professional ISO tasting glasses, all tasting materials including tasting sheets & table water and water biscuits are provided.
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Gujarat TET 2019 / GTET 2019: Gujarat State Examination Board (GSEB), Government of Gujarat will conduct the Teacher Eligibility Test 2019, number of candidates who are looking for the government teacher job apply for the this test. The Gujarat TET is for the candidates aspiring to become Teachers in Primary (1st to 5th) and Upper Primary (6th to 8th) schools in the state of Gujarat. Gujarat TET is necessary examination for all the B.Ed and D.Ed qualified candidates to be considered for teacher jobs in schools run by the Government / Private Management. Gujarat TET Notification 2019 will soon released the conducting body, so eligible and interest candidates can apply in online at official web portal at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in on or before last date. Check complete details Notification, Exam date, Eligibility, Age Limit, How to Apply-Application form, Fee, Important dates, Vacancy details, Recruitment process, Online Application last date.
Recruit the above teacher jobs shall be made on the basis of merit of Tet exam to be conducted by the authority for which candidates are eligible Paper-1 and paper-2 ,subject to fulfillment of the following conditions.
Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education .
Graduation with at least 50% marks and a one year B.Ed. (Special Education).
3. The fee may be paid through offline and also through online payment (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking).
The authority will released the Gujarat TET Application Form 2019 in online mode in the month April tentatively, applicants must be check the eligibility fulfillment of examination before submission of application forms. First of each candidate are required to pay the application fee, after that you will able to fill the online application submit at Official web portal. All the aspirants willing to participate in the exam had to submit their applications before last date, any applicant submitted after the last date of registration, have not been accepted by authority.
1. Login to the official website https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in, go through the instructions to fill up the form. Click on the "Online Application" link.
4. After clicking the button the following "Payment verification" webpage will appear onthe screen.
5. Fill all the details in the respective fields completed after clicking the button "Proceed filling application form" application will be displayed.
6. Fill the details of candidate, enter 10th Hall ticket Number, Name of the candidate, Surname, Mother's Name, Father's Name, Select the Gender, enter the Date of Birth D.Ed and B.Ed Passing year.
7. Medium in which candidate desires to appears for the test, Name of the Native District as per study, Reservation Under Special category, category course opted.
8. Enter the Postal Address (House Number, Village,District, Pin code, Mobile Number).
9.Upload photo and signature and click "Save" button.
The TET Exam 2019 will be held on two papers and conducted in Offline as Paper-Pen Based Test, each paper contain 150 multiple choice questions. Each question has four options out of which one is correct. Each correct answer will awarded 1 mark. The unanswered questions or multiple answers will receive nil marks and the exam duration 2 & 1/2 hours. There shall be no negative marking for wrong answers.
The authority will be released the admit cards of Gujarat TET 2019 exam in online mode in the month of May tentatively. The Admit card will issued only to those candidates whose application form has been accepted by the examination authority. The admit card contain in candidate roll number, name, father name, category, sub-category, photograph, signature, date of birth, language of question paper with name and address of of examination centre allotted , candidate should carefully examine all the entry's, if any errors, candidate should inform organizing authority immediately. Hall ticket is necessary document to sitting in the examination hall, candidates the download the admit card with the stipulated duration and preserve the print out till recruitment process is over.
The authority will publish the answer key of the test in the official website. TET exam response sheet answers will be released in two stages, that is provisional and final. Candidates can calculate their marks in examination, after knowing the total number of answers correctly marked by them, with the help of key. Candidates will also able to challenge the provisional answer key, if they have valid proof that a particular question or answer is wrong. The final answer key will be released after considering all the objections raised by all the participate candidates. The key will help the appeared candidates to know how to derive the answers and how to calculate the estimate scores. Candidates who want to download the key need to visit website.
TET Results will issued by the organizing authority of examination in online mode. Evaluate the response sheets and likely to declare the result, after successfully conducted the examination and same will hosted on the website. There will be combined merit list along the category-wise merit list for all the candidates participating in the said examination. The result contain candidate name, Father name, category, caste, date of birth, marks, paper name, address and other details. All the participate candidates can login with their registration and password to check their result .
The cutoff marks for Gujarat TET 2019 Exam will be publish by authority after declaration of results, the cutoff are very important for each appearing candidate. The cutoff scores depending on the requirement and the factors affecting cutoff scores. Candidate securing the marks as per the cutoff will be declared the qualified candidates and get shortlisted for further selection. The cutoff will be on the basis of number of applicants, complexity of this exam , category and other factors. Candidates who can get minimum qualifying marks, authority will be called next stage. The passing marks in each of the tests will be decided by the Bank on the basis of the performance of all the competing candidates taken together in each test to a minimum required level.


Over the last two weeks, several clients have asked if there is any way to get a mortgage if they don't have a down payment.
The first potential source of down payment I explore with purchasers is a gift from family.
Gifts need to come from first-degree relatives, which means ideally a parent, sibling, or grandparent. I have had a few files approved when the family member giving the funds was an aunt or uncle, but these are done on an exception basis.
When a family member gives you funds for your down payment, the gift needs to be non-repayable. The person giving the gift and the person receiving the gift both sign a letter confirming that the money is a legitimate gift.
Not everyone has family in the position to give money to help with a down payment.
Many lenders offer a flex-down mortgage product.
Flex-down mortgages are insured by either CMHC or Genworth, and essentially allow purchasers to borrow from other credit facilities for their down payment.
While there are still a few available, most lenders have moved away from cash-back incentives.
Purchasers using borrowed funds need to qualify to cover their proposed mortgage payment as well as any payments related to the borrowed down payment, in addition to any other payments they already make.
Flex-down mortgages are not the right fit for everyone. If your credit is maxed out or you've had credit issues in the past, lenders will not be keen to approve a flex-down mortgage.
If, however, you have a history of managing your credit responsibly and make a healthy income, lenders are far more likely to approve a flex-down mortgage for you.
The CMHC and Genworth programs are very similar. Key points to know are that the minimum recommended credit score they are looking for is 680. Minimum down payment is five per cent.
One and two unit properties (ie: a house with a suite) are eligible under this product, and normal mortgage guidelines apply.
Mortgages under this program are subject to a maximum purchase price of $1 million and a maximum amortization of 25 years. They can be used for a purchase (one-time advance) as well as for a Purchase Plus Improvements (adding funds up front for renovations).
An important point to note is that the insurance premium is slightly higher. For a flex-down mortgage with five per cent down, the premium is calculated at 4.5 per cent as compared to four per cent for a mortgage with a traditional down payment.
As an example, for a purchase price of $500,000, the premium would be $2,375 higher.
Also important to note is that lenders are very particular when approving flex-down files. As you are essentially financing 100 per cent of your home, they want to make sure you are solid.
Employment stability and a credit history that demonstrates responsible management of your finances are essential.
Who might this program be a great fit for?
If you are self-employed and report significant income on your tax return but keep most of your money invested in your business, this might be a great option to help buy a home sooner rather than later.
If you are newly graduated from university and have established credit and great income but have put all of your money into paying for your education, this might be the right fit.
If you think that flex down might work for you, call us at 250-826-5857. We're happy to discuss your particular situation to see if Flex Down is the right fit.
Don't forget, property taxes are due July 3.
If your lender pays taxes on your behalf and you haven't already done so, go online and claim your Home Owner's Grant.
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Egypt soon to commence clinical trials for its vaccine – Egyvax
The Middle East country is all set to commence its clinical trials for its novel coronavirus vaccine, called as - Egyvax. The Egyptian Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research - Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, made the announcement.
Cairo, Egypt: The Middle East country is all set to commence its clinical trials for its novel coronavirus vaccine, called as – Egyvax. The Egyptian Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research – Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, made the announcement.
He cited the beginning of trials as "a very important development" for the country in its fight against the deadliest COVID-19 pandemic.
He said, "The new vaccine is the fruit of Egypt's capabilities to produce and adapt vaccines globally, and it also reflects the amount of care given by the political leadership to this issue, by providing material and moral support to Egyptian scientists and researchers, believing in their distinguished scientific and research capabilities."
"Working on a 100% Egyptian vaccine is unprecedented, and we are cooperating with all national and international agencies to be assured that safety and effectiveness are at the highest level".
According to Ghaffar, if the manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccines is done locally, it will assist a country in boosting its economy. He further added, "Transforming scientific research into a product is not an easy matter, but it is taking place according to in-depth studies and full cooperation between the various agencies representing the Egyptian state, and Eva Pharma (healthcare company), as it is one of the major manufacturing entities in the field of pharmaceutical industries in the nation".
Officials of the Egyptian government stated that the vaccine which is to be manufactured would surely meet the international standards set by the World Health Organization – WHO and the US Food and Drug Administration.
Additionally, around 39.8% of the total Egyptian population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and are hence partially vaccinated, whereas nearly 29.3% of the total population of Egypt has been fully vaccinated by taking their recommended number of the COVID-19 vaccines.
On the other hand, only 1% of Egypt's total population has received their booster shots till now.
KAYALI owner Mona Kattan start new, "Mini Mic Series"
Middle East Tariq Saeed - November 30, 2022 0
The Makeup world sensation Mona Kattan and mother of the famous fragrance brand 'KAYALI' recently introduced her new "Mini Mic Series", in which Mona and her team will be interviewing people across the globe to know what fragrance everyone is wearing.
Will Smith extends apology to Chris Rock
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Hollywood Actor Will Smith apologizes for smacking the host of the 94th Academy Awards - Chris Rock, on Sunday. Issuing a public apology, Smith said he went out of line.
Chrisland School Sex Scandal: CCTV of Dubai hotel shows no signs of rape
News Tariq Saeed - April 26, 2022 0
Last Monday, a video went viral in which five students of Chrisland School, Nigeria, were seen indulging in sexual violation which attracted wide criticism from the public.
Dubai: Plastic surgeons reveals that they get patients for breast reduction as young as 12
Dubai's plastic surgeons have disclosed that they are performing a vast number of cosmetic enhancements on youngsters, with one revealing that he performed a breast reduction surgery on a patient aged 12.
UN bashes Tunisia over arrest of former justice minister, calls for release
On Tuesday, the United Nations expressed its concern over the human rights abuse in Tunisia and asked the Central authority to immediately release or...
Dubai police fulfills the Child of Determination Dream of being a police officer for one day
Dubai Police fulfills the Child of Determination Dream of being a Police Officer as a little child dreams of serving his country one day; The Dubai police made this decision to encourage youngsters to come forward and serve their country.


The Seba High series of freeskates has been a firm favourite over the years. 2016 is the year that this series gets a deluxe, colourful revamp; introducing the Seba High Deluxe 2016 Blue/Red/Silver Skates from Seba.
The superior quality triple-strap support might take a bit longer to get in too but once you're in, your foot is locked and loaded and skating becomes instantly more responsive. As with previous models of the High, Seba have kept the one-piece boot design and shaved off any excess materials from the boot to really help keep the overall weight of the skate to a minimum. This model also see's in the inclusion of the Seba Deluxe frame and all new Seba SK wheels, coupled with ILQ9 (Abec 9) bearings to ensure a super smooth roll.
This is a competition level skate but as with previous Seba High models, this is sure to be a hit with all types of skaters. Whether you're competing or just cruising, this skate has it all and finished in the eye-catching Blue/Red/Silver colour-way you're guaranteed to stand out from the crowd.
- Plastic shell with soft Blue/Red/Silver durable fiber cover.
- Please note the Seba High Deluxe 2016 Skates have an extended delivery time of 2-4 working days.


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40 épreuves de natation sportive sont disputées dans le cadre des Championnats du monde de natation 2013 organisés à Barcelone (Espagne). Elles se déroulent du 28 juillet au  au cœur du  Palau Sant Jordi.

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RM Record du monde | RAf Record d'Afrique | RAm Record d'Amérique | RAs Record d'Asie | RE Record d'Europe | ROc Record d'Océanie | RC Record des Championnats | RN Record national | disq. Disqualification

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Discontent in the Foreign Service and Foreign Service Reform
161. Memorandum From the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes) to Secretary of State Vance
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1977–1978, Box 8, Chron January 1978. No classification marking. Sent through Read. An unknown hand initialed the memorandum on Barnes's behalf.
162. Memorandum From the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes) to the Deputy Under Secretary of State for Management (Read)
Washington, April 3, 1978
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1977–1978, Box 9, Chron April 1978. No classification marking.
163. Information Memorandum From the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes) to the Deputy Under Secretary of State for Management (Read)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 1, Chron June 7–9, 1978. No classification marking.
164. Memorandum From the Director of the Office of UN Political Affairs (Bridges) to the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read) and the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 6, Chron January 21–25, 1979. No classification marking. Copies were sent to Maynes (IO) and Bacchus (M/DGP).
165. Memorandum From the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read) to Secretary of State Vance
Washington, April 20, 1979
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 11, Chron April 18–23, 1979. No classification marking. Printed from a copy that indicates Read signed the original. Copies were sent to Christopher, Newsom, Tarnoff, and Barnes.
166. Memorandum From the Director of the Foreign Service Institute (Springsteen) to the Acting Under Secretary of State for Management (Conlin), the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes), and the Deputy Legal Adviser (Michel)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 8, Chron April 24–30, 1979. No classification marking.
167. Letter From the Chairman of the Board of the Foreign Service (Newsom) to Secretary of State Vance
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 8, Chron May 1–7, 1979. No classification marking.
168. Letter From the President of the Association of American Foreign Service Women (Dorman) to the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read)
Washington, May 9, 1979
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 8, Chron May 8–11, 1979. No classification marking. Typed at the top of the page is this note: "5/9—sent to M/DGP-Barnes for action, prep. of recommendation for M and (?) reply directly on behalf of M. Copies sent to L-Michel, PER/EM-Hull and Mr. Read."
169. Memorandum From the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read) and the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes) to Secretary of State Vance
Washington, May 16, 1979
170. Memorandum of Conversation
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 8, Chron May 17–24, 1979. No classification marking. "Personnel" is written in an unknown hand at the top of the page.
171. Memorandum From the Senior Officer Bunch to the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read) and the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 8, Chron June 1–6, 1979. No classification marking. "The Senior Officer Bunch" is presumably the senior officer group represented by Harrop in the May 19 meeting with Vance, Read, and Barnes; see Section II of Document 170.
173. Letter From Secretary of State Vance to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (McIntyre)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Personal Files of Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, 1977–1980, Lot 80D135, Chron June 1979. No classification marking.
174. Airgram From the Department of State to All Diplomatic and Consular Posts
Washington, June 26, 1979, 10:57 a.m.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 7, Chron June 24–30, 1979. Unclassified. Drafted by Dwight Mason (M) on June 22; approved by Read.
175. Action Memorandum From the Acting Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Rawls) to the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read)
Washington, August 16, 1979
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Deputy Secretary of State, 1977–1980, Box 21, Memos From WC to P, E, T, M, C, 1979. No classification marking. Drafted on July 31 by Michael Durkee (PER/FCA/JO); cleared by Ronald Palmer (PER/FCA), Ruth Schimel (FSI), Jackson (PER/MEG/HRM), Anthon Kern (PER/ER), Barnes, and Bourbon. In the upper right-hand corner, Warren Christopher wrote on December 10, "Ben—This reform will help functional bureaus do their jobs, and should be pushed. Chris."
176. Letter From the Chairman of the Board of the Foreign Service (Newsom) to the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read)
Washington, December 18, 1979
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1978–1979, Box 12, Chron December 15–18, 1979. No classification marking.
177. Memorandum From the Inspector General of the Department of State and the Foreign Service (Brewster) to the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1980, Box 1, Chron January 29–31, 1980. No classification marking. Drafted by Donald Colin (S/IG). Copies were sent to Read, Thomas Tracy (A), Roger Feldman (M/COMP), and Gifford Malone (M/MO).
178. Memorandum From the Chief of the Inter-American Affairs Assignment Division, Office of Foreign Service Career Development and Assignments (Watson) to the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1980, Box 3, Chron March 31–April 5, 1980. No classification marking. Sent through Barnes.
179. Memorandum From the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes) to the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1980, Box 4, Chron May 5–10, 1980. No classification marking.
180. Briefing Memorandum From the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read) to Secretary of State Muskie
Washington, September 9, 1980
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1980, Box 6, Chron September 8–13, 1980. No classification marking. Printed from a copy bearing Read's stamped initials.
181. Letter From the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read) to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (McIntyre)
Washington, October 6, 1980
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1980, Box 7, Chron October 6–10, 1980. No classification marking.
182. Paper Prepared by the Professional Development Committee
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1980, Box 7, Chron October 11–18, 1980. No classification marking. Printed from a copy bearing Read's stamped initials. The Professional Development Committee was established by Read to review the Department's career development and training. See Document 180.
183. Statement by the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1980, Box 7, Chron October 20–25, 1980. No classification marking. Read spoke at an open meeting for Department of State employees in the Dean Acheson Auditorium. (Department of State Newsletter, November 1980, p. 2)
184. Action Memorandum From the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel (Barnes) and the Director of the Foreign Service Institute (Boeker) to the Under Secretary of State for Management (Read)
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Records of the Under Secretary for Management (M), 1980, Box 8, Chron December 22–31, 1980. No classification marking. Drafted by Paul Boeker on December 17. Read wrote at the top of the memorandum: "OK, 9 new positions. BR 12/31." A typed notation at the top of the memorandum reads: "12/31—Approved."
Discontent in the Foreign Service and Foreign Service Reform (Documents 161-184)


A native of Louisiana, Denise has been a resident of Asheville since 2006 and her enthusiasm for the city is evident. An official tour guide leading historic tours of downtown and the surrounding area for four seasons, Denise has great knowledge and insight into the various parts of the city which helps greatly in finding the right home for Buyers. She has worked in interior design, home staging, renovating, and creating floor plans for projects ranging from 1920's Arts and Crafts cottages and bungalows, to the contemporary 2008 Southern Living Idea House here in the mountains. This knowledge of architecture and interior design is of great help in preparing your home for today's market as a Seller. Denise enjoys the natural beauty of the Asheville area mountains and forests and spends time hiking, biking, canoeing, and camping as often as possible, but her most relaxing time is spent gardening in her own back yard.


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Adaptation of the novel "The Girl Who Saved Christmas" by author Matt Haig. A romantic fantasy spanning centuries and continents, the film follows Tom Hazard, who looks like an ordinary 41-year-old man but has a rare condition that has kept him alive for centuries.
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I am finally making some more progress on the Gentleman for the Newsletter Freebie Pattern!
Doesn't he look rather dashing?
So far, his outfit consists of a Morning Coat (I believe that is what it is called), Slacks and a Sleeveless Shirt. He still needs a Top Hat, Shoes, a Vest, and either a Tie or a Bow Tie. I am thinking bow tie, what do you think?
I am planning to make his vest in blue and I did the stitching of the suit the same as the dress, so that he matches the Lady. So, I am thinking that his bow tie or tie should probably be black along with his hat and shoes.


Patti Zinsmeyer (left) and Liz Maynard of the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce brightened the KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune studio this morning and let us know about all the upcoming events.
Mark you calendars, folks. You won't want to miss a thing this spring. Go to marblefallschamber.org for all the details.


I proudly volunteer as one of the lead producers for the Shoot Off Video Workshop in Washington, DC. We mentor military, civil service, and government multimedia journalists with an emphasis on video fundamentals. Participants are given the tools and advanced techniques to become better storytellers. The attached video is a short multimedia project summarizing the experience at the workshop.


It wasn't until high school when I truly started getting into fashion. My high school offered elective classes such as home economics, cosmetology, interior design, and my favorite, fashion design. Fashion design brings very fond memories and why I've been involved with it ever since. The atmosphere is up-beat and therapeutic at the same time. It was my safe haven. To be surrounded by such inspiring classmates and feeding off of each other's positive energy constructing beautiful fashion pieces was what made it a hobby for me. I also loved how spacious and well-supplied the class was. The only thing I had to purchase was a beginner's sewing kit and some fabric.
My very first DIY project was a bit of a complex project for a beginner such as myself. I needed a lot of peer and teacher help. It was in my fashion design class where we had to make something creative and new out of a pair of old denim jeans. I decided to make a denim vest.
What inspired me to make it were the girls at my school. Uniforms were a requirement and some girls would wear Levi's trucker vests or fashion vests with their polo shirts and khaki skirts and skinnies. The casual denim vest and the dressy vest was so versatile to any style making girls achieve that cool tomboy look or girly-girl touch. I fulfilled the look by trimming off the pant legs, turning those pants into short-shorts and then only using the pant legs. After doing so, I cut the seams of the pants because I had to measure myself and shape the way the vest was going to fit my body. I used a measuring tape, tracing paper to make sewing patterns, and a white colored pencil so that I could cut off the excess material.
Sewed it up and voilà!
The picture on the right of the collage is the denim vest piece I made for my very first DIY. Some additional favorite pieces I made are also in the pic. I made the lace tank top when the lace trend was really coming in. Of course I put a color of my choice spaghetti strap to wear under it.
Maxi skirts and hi-low skirts were also a really big trend that was being introduced for the spring/summer. Almost every girl had this in their wardrobe. I was inspired because I loved how every girl began to look like a goddess strutting in these skirts. I had to get my own pair except I thought I'd just give a go at making my own. Super easy!
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Amendment proposal at behest of India: Oppn MPs
Published On: December 5, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal
Lawmaker Anuradha Thapa of Nepal Workers and Peasants Party speaks in parliament on Sunday before the obstruction of the House meeting for the third consecutive day to protest against the constitution amendment bill registered by government at parliament. Photo: Dipesh Shrestha/Republica
Parliament obstructed for third consecutive day
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Opposition lawmakers have claimed that the government registered the constitution amendment bill in Parliament at the behest of India.
The opposition parties obstructed the meeting of Parliament for the third consecutive time on Sunday, demanding the withdrawal of the amendment bill, which proposes reviewing the province boundaries, the citizenship provisions and the criteria for representation in the National Assembly.
"It will be treachery if the constitution, which was promulgated with the backing of 90 percent of people's representatives, is amended on the instructions of any foreign country," said Nepal Workers Peasants Party (NWPP) lawmaker Anuradha Thapa Magar while speaking at the House, Sunday.
Lawmakers from opposition parties, including the CPN-UML, CPN (ML), NWPP, Rartriya Janamorcha and Nepa Party, stood up at their respective places and obstructed House proceedings right after Speaker Onsari Gharti announced commencement of the meeting.
As Speaker Gharti allowed the opposition parties to put forth their demands, NWPP lawmaker Thapa Magar argued that the amendment proposal follows the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) plan of merging Nepal into India. RAW is the.Indian Secret Service Agency.
Referring to the book 'Mission R&AW' written by former RAW officer RK Yadav, lawmaker Thapa Magar claimed that the amendment bill was a step toward splitting the tarai away from Nepal as part of the RAW plan. "If this proposal is endorsed it will result in the risk of foreign nationals having a majority in the government and parliament of Nepal, thus paving the way for merging the country with India in the same manner that Sikkim was merged," said Thapa Magar.
She further expressed her objections to the recent activities of Indian ambassador Ranjit Rae. The Indian envoy had summoned top leaders of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) on Saturday and urged them to support the government's constitution amendment bill.
Thapa Magar claimed that former RAW chief Alok Joshi has been in Kathmandu since 15 days back to press the political parties to endorse the bill. She claimed that the unification of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) was designed by Joshi, adding that he was plotting to bring about a split in the UML.
RPP lawmaker Sushil Kumar Shrestha objected to Thapa Magar's statement, calling it a false allegation. He demanded that the Speaker erase the statement from House records.
All the RPP parliamentarians then stood up to protest Thapa Magar's allegations.
Thapa Magar was quick to defend herself, arguing that she had quoted news stories in an online news portal. Speaker Onsari Gharti then instructed the parliament secretariat to delete the lawmaker's statement.
Thapa Magar further claimed that Article 274(1) of the Constitution bars any constitutional amendment that is against the national interest and national sovereignty. Following the obstruction by lawmakers, the meeting was deferred till Wednesday afternoon.
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Egypt launches operation to gain control of Sinai
Israeli official: Deployment coordinated with us; move follows Katyusha fire at Eilat; IAF strikes rocket launching cell in Gaza.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN, DANIEL CLINTON
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Egypt announced Saturday that it was launching an operation in the Sinai Peninsula aimed at restoring the state's security control in the region, which has been overrun by terrorist and extremist elements since Hosni Mubarak's downfall last year.
An Israeli official in Jerusalem said the Sinai operation had been coordinated with Israel. It came after a Katyusha rocket was fired from Sinai into Israel before dawn Thursday, exploding in Eilat.
On Saturday evening, IAF aircraft struck a terror cell attempting to fire rockets into Israel from the southern Gaza Strip, according to the IDF Spokesman's Office. Two Palestinians were injured in the strike, which targeted a motorcycle near Rafah, according to Palestinian sources.
Terrorists in Gaza fired two Kassam rockets towards the Sdot Hanegev Regional Council, near Netivot, in response to the IAF attack early Sunday morning. The rockets exploded in open fields, causing no injuries.
The IAF strike marked the first such action in Gaza since last month, when Palestinians launched more than 200 rockets into southern Israel, prompting a number of Israeli retaliatory strikes.
After the rocket landed in Eilat, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz said Israel viewed the attack with gravity and that it had been the work of terrorist organizations operating in the peninsula.
"Anyone who tests us from near or far will find himself facing a strong and smart military prepared to defend Israel and defeat our enemies," Gantz said.
The Egyptian Interior Ministry said 150 special forces police officers would be deployed in northern Sinai to help increase Egypt's sovereignty in the region, the Palestinian news agency Ma'an reported.
The deployment would be aimed specifically at protecting the pipeline in Sinai that delivers natural gas to both Israel and Jordan. Saboteurs have attacked the pipeline 13 times since the uprising against Mubarak began last year.
The police reinforcements were also meant to prevent ambushes on army forces traveling between the cities of El- Arish and Rafah, according to the Egyptian statement.
Police bomb squad personnel in Eilat found the shell of a second Grad rocket just west of the city on Saturday. The rocket had been fired together with a number of others at Eilat on Thursday, when several explosions were heard in the Red Sea resort.
"It had a 122-millimeter diameter. Police found it west of Eilat just outside of the city," police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.
Last week, shortly after the rocket attack, a police bomb squad dispatched to track down rocket blast sites found the remnants of one Grad rocket near residential buildings. It removed the projectile from the scene.
Following the attack, Military Intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi revealed that the IDF had thwarted 10 different terrorist plots to attack Israel from Sinai in the past two months.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony for new Military Intelligence officers, Kochavi said that the rocket had been a warning about the changes sweeping the Middle East.
"It could be that the change will bring new opportunities, but in the short term the risks are increasing," Kochavi said.
The rocket strike on Eilat did not come as a surprise for the IDF, which has been closely tracking Palestinian terrorist activities in Sinai since an attack along the Egyptian border in August left eight Israelis dead. IDF assessments are that the perpetrators of Thursday's attack were either a Palestinian rocket cell from Gaza – affiliated with either Hamas or Islamic Jihad – or Beduin working for the Gaza-based organizations.
Eilat Mayor Meir Yitzhak-Halevy said his city would continue functioning as usual despite the attack.
"We have no intention of changing our daily routine," he told Army Radio. "I call on all Israeli citizens to come enjoy the warm weather in our city this Passover."
Israel has called on Cairo to increase its efforts to restore order in Sinai and to prevent attacks, but the Egyptian military has held back from dismantling the Hamas infrastructure in the peninsula.
In December, The Jerusalem Post reported that Hamas had established rocket production lines in Sinai and was also moving some of its weapons caches there to protect them from Israeli air strikes.
More than a dozen Egyptian army battalions allowed into Sinai with Israel's permission (required because of limits placed on Egyptian forces there under the peace treaty) are still operating, although with limited success in stopping terrorist activity and arms smuggling to the Gaza Strip.
Ma'an quoted Egyptian security sources as saying Saturday that Israel had agreed to temporarily allow seven more Egyptian army battalions into Sinai to help with the crackdown on terrorist elements.
Yaakov Katz, Tovah Lazaroff and JPost.com staff contributed to this report.


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Africa Endeavor 2018 begins in Cabo Verde
The annual senior leader and communications symposium, Africa Endeavor, kicked off in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde Jul. 30, 2018.
By Nathan Herring, U.S. Africa CommandSanta Maria, Sal, Cape VerdeJul 30, 2018
6 photos: Africa Endeavor 2018 begins in Cabo Verde
Photo 1 of 6: Senior communications professionals from more than 30 African and Western nations as well as international and regional organizations attend the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2018 in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde July 30, 2018. Download full-resolution version
Photo 2 of 6: Communications representatives from Rwanda, Chad, and Namibia participate in the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2018 July 30,2018 in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde. More than 30 nations as well as international and regional organizations participated in this year's symposium. Download full-resolution version
Photo 3 of 6: Senior communications representatives from more than 30 African and Western nations as well as international and regional organizations participated in the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2018 July 30, 2018 in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde. Download full-resolution version
Photo 4 of 6: U.S. and Cabo Verdean officials participate in the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2018 July 30, 2018 in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde. Africa Endeavor 2018 brings together senior communications representatives from more than 30 nations and several international and regional organizations. Download full-resolution version
Photo 5 of 6: U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2018 in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde July 30, 2018. Africa Endeavor is an annual senior leader and communications symposium designed to help develop multinational communications practices for peacekeeping, disaster response and counter extremist organization operations mandated by the African Union and the United Nations. Download full-resolution version
Photo 6 of 6: Dr. Ulisses Correia e Silva, Cabo Verde Prime Minister, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony of Africa Endeavor 2018 in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde July 30, 2018. This year marks the 13th iteration of this annual senior leader and communications symposium. Download full-resolution version
Now in its 13th iteration, Africa Endeavor 2018, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, brings together senior communications representatives from more than 30 nations and several international and regional organizations.
"In this venue, the expertise of U.S., African, Allied nations and international organizations is leveraged to develop workable solutions to communication challenges," said U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command. "To date, Africa Endeavor has engaged more than 2,000 professionals on standard command, control, communications, and computer tactics, techniques and procedures."
Africa Endeavor is designed to help develop multinational communications practices for peacekeeping, disaster response and counter extremist organization operations mandated by the African Union and the United Nations. The symposium provides a venue for military leaders to review and analyze their forces current abilities to communicate during multinational operations, and to develop standardized training and procedures to improve future training and support.
In essence, efficient and effective communications are essential to the success of any mission, whether it be with the military in the field or otherwise, said Dr. Ulisses Correia e Silva, Cabo Verde Prime Minister. Further, effective communications are particularly necessary when it comes to supporting African Union and African Standby Forces operations and other activities that support peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance and disaster or crisis response.
The theme of this year's symposium is "synchronizing partnership efforts to maximize interoperability." Africa Endeavor provides an opportunity for participating nations and organizations to establish key partnerships and increase collective ability of African nations, the U.S. and other partner nations, and regional organizations to standardize and improve their communication efforts.
"Through these partnerships, we can strengthen the professional signal corps institutions and their ability to plan, install, operate, defend, and maintain mission command systems," Waldhauser said.
Cabo Verde has participated in several Africa Endeavor symposium dating back to the first event held in South Africa in 2006, said Correia e Silva. This is the first time that Africa Endeavor was held in the country.
"The kinds of communications and information sharing discussed this week will help Cabo Verde and its African neighbors bridge the geographic divide with each other and with the United States and other non-African participants," said Ambassador Donald Heflin, U.S. Ambassador to Cabo Verde. "Today's security challenges demand this type of partnership."
Throughout the week, participants will discuss a variety of topics related to communications and technology. One particular topic, cybersecurity, will be discussed heavily during the event and the week will include a cybersecurity table-top exercise.
"Weakness in cybersecurity in one partner's network, can impact an entire network and the way we collectively conduct our operations," Waldhauser said. "Together we can improve our cybersecurity and national-level cyber strategies to defend communication pathways and to protect operational information."
Africa Endeavor is more than just about improving communication interoperability and protecting information, Waldhauser said.
"It is, in fact, about building trust and partnership capacity and strengthening relationships to promote peace, security and prosperity," he said. "This concept of Africa Endeavor 18 is perhaps the most important part of our communications training."


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In Kashmir Valley, 74% More People Certified Disabled During PDP-BJP Rule
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Raqib Mukhtar, a first-grade student at the Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education in Bijbehara, Anantnag district. The Kashmir valley saw a 74% rise in number of people certified disabled during 2015-17, compared to the preceding three years, data show.
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Srinagar: In three years to 2017--when the coalition government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was in power in Jammu & Kashmir--31,085 people were certified as disabled in the 10 districts in Kashmir valley, up 74% from 17,898 people in the three preceding years, data obtained through right to information requests show.
The rising unrest in the valley played a role in the increase, activists said, specifically pointing to the use of pellet guns for crowd control.
Jammu & Kashmir is the only state yet to implement a 2016 law that recognises 21 disabilities--up from the earlier seven--suggesting that actual numbers could be even higher.
Infrastructure in the state is not disabled-friendly, activists said, especially in public offices and educational institutions.
In six years to 2017, Kupwara district registered the most people with disabilities (10,825), followed by Anantnag (8,638), Baramulla (7,274) and Pulwama (5,461).
In 2011, the state had a disabled population of 361,153--56.7% male and 43.2% female--and up 19.3% from 302,670 in 2001, according to Census 2011. Hearing disability was the most prevalent (21%), data show.
Conflict led to rise in disabled population
As of 2014, more than 100,000 disabilities were due to conflict, according to a November 2015 study published in the Journal of Business Management and Social Sciences Research (JBM & SSR). Post 2016, the use of pellet guns has increased the number of disabilities, according to Srinagar-based human rights activist Khurram Parvez.
Since 2016, 1,314 eyes of 1,253 people were impaired after being hit by pellets, and the chances of recovery are poor, Greater Kashmir, a local daily, reported on April 8, 2018. Blindness accounted for 68.9% of disabilities in the state compared to 44.5% nationwide, according to the JBM & SSR study quoted above.
"The government has no policy to help these victims," separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq told IndiaSpend. "Since it is their responsibility to rehabilitate them, they are the one(s) who should come formed and help them, but the government has completely failed to rehabilitate them."
"According to official figures, 17 people were killed by shotgun pellets between July 2016 and August 2017, and 6,221 people were injured by the metal pellets between 2016 and March 2017," according to the first ever United Nations Human Rights report on Kashmir, released on June 14, 2018.
The Centre criticised the report, with an external affairs ministry spokesperson describing it as "fallacious, tendentious and motivated", violating Indian sovereignty and "a selective compilation of largely unverified information ... overtly prejudiced and seeks to build a false narrative".
The pending Act
In December 2016, parliament passed the Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2016, thereby replacing the 21-year-old Persons with Disability Act, 1995. The new law increased the number of recognised disabilities from seven to 21, suggested penalties for discrimination, and hiked the reservation for persons with disability--for education and government jobs--from 3% to 4%.
More than eighteen months since, all these are yet to be implemented in Jammu & Kashmir.
Under Article 370 of the Constitution, parliament has power to make laws only on defence, external affairs and communication-related matters of Jammu & Kashmir. So, a legislation has to be passed in the state's assembly for bills passed by the parliament to come into effect in the state.
"This is not happening with us for the first time," said Javid Ahmad Tak, an activist who advocates for the rights of the disabled. "When the Disability Act was first passed in 1995, it was implemented in Kashmir in 1998--a gap of three years in which thousands could have got jobs, access to education and other facilities."
"The Act is yet to be passed and it is in process and it will be done very soon," Waheed Para, youth president of the PDP, had told IndiaSpend before the BJP-PDP coalition parted ways on June 19, 2018.
"Disability is a larger concern for J&K, it's a very human issue," Para said. "We have established a separate department for disabled people for the first time under the social welfare department."
With the state now under governor's rule, Tak said he was optimistic. "The chances of implementing this law are better now, as we have already held meetings with governor N. N. Vohra," Tak said. "He is sensitive about this issue and we hope that he will pass an ordinance soon."
State's infrastructure not disabled-friendly
Most public offices in the state are inaccessible to the disabled because they do not have ramps, said Parvez. When a disabled person steps out of his home, they face obstacles at every level, said Tak. The footpaths are not disabled-friendly.
There are only 15 disability care institutes--each with a capacity of 40 people--in the state, according to this research by Department of Economics, Annamalai University, India. Only 0.05% of the state's disabled population has access to education, while others are out of the range of basic necessities such as education.
Students at the Zaiba Aapa Institute Of Inclusive Education, Bijbehara, Anantnag district. The school is run by disabled-rights activist Javid Ahmad Tak. Most schools in the valley are not disabled-friendly, with no ramps for wheelchairs, and no special educators trained to teach disabled students.
Children with low vision or blindness require to be taught in braille, but most schools lack such facilities. School toilets in schools are not disabled-friendly, Tak added.
"I have seen a lot of difference here as far as education is concerned," said Nookaraju Bendukurthi, a professor of media studies at the Central University of Kashmir who previously taught at the University of Hyderabad. "There is lack of accessibility in all educational institutions in terms of ramps for the physically disabled people, and libraries are not accessible to people who are visually impaired."
Most schools in the valley do not have special educators trained to teach people with disabilities, said Abdul Rashid Bhat, president of J&K Handicapped Association. "This affects the communication between the teacher and the student, often leading to dropouts," Bhat added.
"There is no system to teach using braille in our school, the washrooms are not disabled-friendly," said Malik Farzana Showkat, a dropout from a government school in Bijbehara in Anantnag district. "If anyone was disabled, it was those teachers who were not able to teach me."
"The government is identifying such people (dropouts) but they don't focus on the second step which is to identify the needs of these disable people," said Bhat. "If someone would require a wheelchair, they would fail to provide it and even if they do, the wheelchairs are substandard."
(Wasif is a Srinagar-based freelance journalist.)
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