Hi there! I'm Muhamad Azlin...Azlin or Az for short.
Thank you for dropping by! Please spare a few minutes of your time and take a look around.
I am a designer specialising in art direction, graphic and editorial design. On top of that I am also an illustrator and prop stylist. I was born and raised in the summer state of Singapore (its always summer here) and went to school just like many other kids. Throughout my education I have always shown interest in creative art and excelled in it. Beginning with doodles of armless oval shaped humanoids to winning a drawing competition at the Singapore Zoo.
This led to me heading down the creative eduction route. I initially chose a different path but the creative force is strong in the family, so there is only one direction to go. I went on to land my dream job as a graphic designer and like what they say, the rest is history.
As you look through my work you may notice that I don't really have a set "style" of any kind. You may call it lacking in identity, I call it designing for the specificated needs. Instead of working in one defined way or latching onto the latest "cool" trend, I approach each project with a fresh perspective, making each project an original identity in its own right. The projects found in my body of work spans an 11-year period from 2003-2016.
If you would like to find out more about what I can do for you, do get in touch with me by email. Thanks again for visiting my portfolio and I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers!
Adapting projects with a flexible approach and various methodology of design.
In touch with the latest developments in design with an unending yearn for inspiration.
Fresh perspective approach and providing projects with an original identity.
My other professional skills also includes Digital Photography, Basic HTML and Basic Video Editing.
current trends in the design world so that I can apply the same professionalism to my work.
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Day 6 of our safari started off great, with an early morning call home for many of us. We got up early and for the first time, we had reasonably good WiFi at the lodge. Many of us made FaceTime calls with our families to see each other for the first time in a while. It was rather comical and we all traded hellos to each other's family members.
After our video calls and another excellent breakfast, we were off to photograph more wildlife.
As we drove out towards the water, we saw this large group of Wildebeest trying to make their way across the lake.
It was pretty funny as we watched the lead animal get about half way across and then realize it was too deep.
I like this photo because of the combination of the Wildebeest with their reflections, and the the two Giraffe in the background.
At this point, I figured that we all had enough "safe shots" of the Wildebeest and figured that this would be a good time to challenge the group with motion pan shots.
Using my Canon 1DX and Canon 100-400mm lens, I rolled my ISO to 100 and kept the aperture at f/5.6. With the diffused morning light, this gave me a slow shutter speed of 1/13 sec. I then moved my lens at the exact same speed as the Wildebeest and shot a short burst of images.
Facing the other direction, away from the water, we saw this large group of Zebra. It was rare to see so many of them in one group, and not have them interspersed amongst the Wildebeest.
The soft morning light was perfect on this lone Giraffe, which was hanging out by the water.
We were up on a small hill which helped me to get a shot of the Giraffe with it's head not in the sky.
We drove past the same spot where we had seen the Bat Eared Fox the day before, and once again, they were there.
Ahhh...too cute. Another Dik Dik hanging out.
This funny looking creature is called a Hartebeest.
We were driving along the waters edge when I saw this group of Zebra. I asked Sam, our driver, to stop in a position where we could get a reflection shot. I was taking photos of the two Zebra drinking when the other two came down and joined in. The four of them created a perfect grouping, with a really nice reflection below them. Another favorite from the trip.
This Gazelle was also standing in the water, just far enough to give me a nice reflection shot. OK, I would have been happier if it was another foot or two out so that I would have a better reflection of it's head, but you can't have it all.
After driving around for a while, we came across another pride of lion, including this large male.
The female lion and cubs were all taking a nap.
At this point, we returned to Ndutu Lodge for some lunch and a quick nap of our own. To be honest, I almost never nap, and usually take the time to download, organize and edit photos. There were a whole bunch of wildlife in front of our rooms, and I could not help but keep taking photos. Hey, it's a passion!
After a couple hours at the lodge, we took off in the Land Cruisers once again. All of us loved the Masked Weaver, with it's amazing colors. We were searching for a nice shot of this bird, when we came across this little guy hanging out on a local Acacia tree.
And then almost immediately, we saw this male Grant's Gazelle.
He was guarding his large group of female mates from another male that was encroaching.
This Long Crested Eagle looked really majestic.
Towards the end of the day, we saw this pride of lion with the youngest cubs that we had seen yet.
This time, a yawn from one of the little ones.
It was fun to watch the little ones interact with each other.
I don't think this shy cub wanted his photo taken.
The pride consisted of 4 cubs and 2 adult female lions. Not too far from where they were laying down, there was a freshly killed Wildebeest.
A couple of nearby vultures were eyeing the Wildebeest and made a move to grab some lunch for themselves. Upon seeing this, two of the lion cub made their way over to their catch and guarded it.
They did their best to start eating, but the cubs were not strong enough to tear open the tough skin of their prey. They would have to wait for one of the adults to assist with that.
But that did not stop the cubs from trying to get an early dinner.
Stay tuned for the blog of Day 7 and more.


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Q: Partial $L^2$ control on (part of) the Hessian of a harmonic function. I have a simple little analysis question that I'm hoping is well known.
Suppose $D=\lbrace(x,y): x^2+y^2<1\rbrace$ is the unit disk and that $u$ is a harmonic function on $D$.  Suppose in addition that $u(0)=0$ and $\nabla u(0)=0$.  Lets also assume $u$ has finite $L^2$ norm -- i.e. $||u||_2<\infty$
If $u_{xy}=\partial_{xy}u=0$ on $D$ then it is clear that $u=a(x^2-y^2)$ for some $a$.
Suppose instead that we only know that $|| u_{xy}||_2<<1$.  I'm pretty sure a compactness argument implies that there is an $a$ so that $||u-a(x^2-y^2)||_2<<1$ (or at least this is true on any smaller disk).
What I'm most interested in is whether there is a constant $C>0$ so that
$ \inf_{a\in \mathbb{R}} ||u-a(x^2-y^2)||_2\leq C ||u_{xy}||_2$.
(I'm also happy if the control was only on a smaller disk).
On a related note, does anyone know if $u_{xy}=0$  in a distributional sense then $u=F(x)+G(y)$.  I can't remember now if this is true or not...

A: Okay so I thought about this some more and I believe it is just a (really) straightforward application of the Poincare/Wirtinger inequality and the obvious way you would solve $u_{xy}=0$ classically.
Lets work on the square $S=(0,2\pi)_x\times(0,2\pi)_y$ as it is simpler to work there and doesn't change much.
We assume $u$ is $C^\infty_0(S)$ (i.e. smooth and of compact support) for the time being but do not need it to be harmonic.
Set $f(s)=\frac{1}{2\pi}\int_0^{2\pi} u_x(s, t)dt$ so $\int_0^{2\pi}  u_{x}(s, t)-f(s) dt=0$ for all $s$.
By Wirtinger's inequality we have
$\int_0^{2\pi} (u_x(s,t)-f(s))^2 dt \leq \int_0^{2\pi} u_{xy}^2(s,t) dt$.
Now pick a $F$ so that $F'(x)=f(x)$.
Set $G(t)=\frac{1}{2\pi}\int_0^{2\pi} u(s,t)-F(s) ds$ so $\int_0^{2\pi} u(s,t)-F(s)-G(t) ds=0$ for all $t$.  Since $\frac{d}{ds}\left( u(s,t)-F(s)-G(t)\right)=u_x(s,t)-f(s)$ we have by Wirtinger's inequality that:
$\int_0^{2\pi} (u(s,t)-F(s)-G(t))^2 ds \leq \int_0^{2\pi} (u_x(s,t)-f(s))^2 $ for all $t$.
 Then by Fubini we have that
$\int_{S} (u(x,y)-F(x)-G(y))^2 \leq \int_S u^2_{xy}$
Everything is valid if $u$ is in $H^2(S)$.  Notice the $F,G$ are given explicitly in terms of $u$.
If $u$ is harmonic with the normalizing properties at $0$ then the $F=ax^2, G=-ay^2$.
At least I think this works...

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Eichel not yet ruled out of 2022 Olympics
Jack Eichel has not been ruled out of the 2022 Olympics by Team USA, TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston reports.
TSN.ca Staff
Jack Eichel , The Canadian Press
The Vegas Golden Knights forward was given a three-month timeline for recovery from disc replacement surgery in his injured neck on Nov. 12. The men's Olympic hockey tournament is scheduled to open Feb. 9, with America facing China in their opening game one day later.
"There's at least a possibility there," Johnston said Tuesday on Insider Trading. "The fact that it's gone quiet is not a reflection of how things are going. In fact, Jack Eichel is right on schedule in terms of his recovery, which leaves the sliver of a possibility that he could be available to Team USA at the Beijing Olympics.
"At this point, I get the sense that no one wants to put pressure on this recovery. It was obviously a significant injury. He's had the surgery, the trade's gone through to Vegas and everyone just wants the process to play out.
"I don't even think, necessarily that Team USA is banking on him, but it's notable that with a little over a month before that team is chosen, it hasn't been ruled out as a possibility for Jack Eichel."
Eichel hasn't played since incurring the neck injury last March. While he pushed for the disc replacement, the Buffalo Sabres preferred fusion surgery as it has been more commonly performed on hockey players over the years.
At an impasse over the surgery, Eichel was stripped of his captaincy in the fall and failed his training camp physical. The North Chelmsford, MA was finally dealt by the Sabres to the Golden Knights on Nov. 4.
Limited to 21 games last season, Eichel had two goals and 18 points. For his career, the 25-year-old has 139 goals and 216 assists in 375 games over six NHL seasons.

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Recently Vija's been helping clean out her grandparent's place. I already have five cameras and I don't really own any of the new ones but none the less I get to use them for the moment. I've been rocking the 35mm Zeiss Iknota from 1949 recently. Here's a photo I recently took and developed with some really expired Kodak B&W 400TX.
From left to right: Mamiya 645 medium format film camera, Linhof Technika V 4x5 film view camera, HD Hero helmet camera, Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 522/24 35mm film camera, Hasselblad EL medium format film camera, Zeiss Ikon Contarex Electronic 35mm film camera, Holga medium format film camera, Diana+ medium format film camera - photo taken with my Canon T1i DSLR.
Anyways, here's the thing, point and shoot cameras are alright for 90% of people and that's fine. Their quality has reached the point where their resolution actually surpasses 35mm film. The point, however, is that no matter what you choose there is always a trade off.
#1 - the best camera is the camera you have with you.
#2 - the bigger the camera the less likely you are to carry it.
#3 - digital is the way to go. I love and will continue to use film but it's dead except for very niche uses.
The combination of these things is the reason why camera phones are so popular. So that leaves most people with a point and shoot, a few people with a DSLR (digital - single lens reflex - it means that what you see through the lens when you have your eye to the viewfinder) or bigger, and a few confused people who don't like either choice of the $200-300 point and shoot or the $500-800 DSLR.
I'm not going to go into point and shoots - plus, camera phones are making those obsolete fairly quickly.
The middle ground is something like a Canon G series camera - the G11 being the latest. The advantage of these cameras is that they aren't much bigger than a regular point and shoot, they are closer to the price of a point and shoot at just over $400, they have much better image quality, you can control the camera manually, and their ability to shoot in low light is actually better than most DSLRs. I know a few pro photographers that use these and I highly recommend them. They're gaining something of a cult following.
DSLRs are large because they have bigger sensors, bigger batteries, and they have a mirror. By definition one sees through the lens in a SLR unlike a rangefinder where the viewfinder and the lens are separate. Thus, it requires a moving mirror which adds bulk. If you're going to get a DSLR I recommend a Nikon or Canon. I prefer the Canon but to be honest they're nearly the same. I think the Canon rebel series gives more bang for the buck but it's up to you. Get the lens kit and if you want to purchase another lens I recommend the 50mm f1.4 lens. When purchasing a DSLR remember that there's a 1.6 crop factor. This means that any lens you put on the camera will become 1.6x greater in focal length, so all your lenses zoom in more. The 50mm becomes an 80mm - good if you're into zoom/telephoto and bad if you're like me and love wide angle lenses (Tokina and Sigma make 11-16 and 10-20mm lenses specially for these cameras).
The reason I don't advise a DSLR to most people is that the camera ends up laying around because they are too bulky to lug around. Most people also don't use the ability to change lenses which is probably the best reason to get a SLR. Lenses are what make great photos (among other factors). Also, people rarely learn how to use them in manual mode. If you don't change lenses and leave it in manual mode then why not just get a point and shoot? "The image quality is better..." If you want the best image quality a SLR is unsurpassed - true, but who buys an automatic sports car?
The best place to buy camera equipment is a store called B&H in NYC. They more or less have a monopoly on selling camera stuff because they run a great business. If Google owned a camera store this would be it. Also, eBay is a great source for cameras. There are tons on there that are barely used and sold for far below what people paid for them. You can usually save 30-40% by buying the next to latest model of a camera that's barely a year old.


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In 2021, music lovers can look forward to the Mahler Festival in Leipzig. Cause for the celebration is the 110th anniversary of Gustav Mahler's death. From 13 to 24 May 2021, his symphonies and other orchestral pieces will be heard at the Gewandhaus. Read on for more information about Mahler himself, the festival and the programme. We would be happy to put together a tailor-made travel package for your group of 10 or more for this special occasion.
In 2019, the Dresden Music Festival, is taking place for the 42nd time. Visitors look forward to a wide variety of outstanding music events. The theme and programme have been published recently. We would like to provide you with first information and look forward to arranging a tailor-made music tour to Dresden for your group!
Thuringia is simply bursting with culture! That's why we travelled to Weimar and Eisenach in Feburary, in order to receive up-to-date information during a further training. Thereby we ensure to be able to advise you in the best way possible and that your group trip to Thuringia will become a great success!
In 2019, visitors and guests of the Dresden State Art Collections can look forward to excellent long-established permanent exhibitions but also to numerous special exhibitions worth seeing and outstanding openings. A selection of the most exciting and at the same time most beautiful projects is presented in the following article.
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Soon, the most important travel trade show ITB opens its doors in Berlin. AugustusTours will be attending the ITB, as well. The team of AugustusTours looks forward to meeting you in person at BTTS Birmingham, ITB Berlin, GTM Wiesbaden or other trade fairs in 2019. Please do not hesitate to make an appointment!
As an experienced Destination Management Company (DMC), we organise tailor made group tours and excursion programmes for tour operators, coach companies, private groups or clubs, companies and many more to the most beautiful regions throughout Germany. Amongst others, we specialise in organizing city breaks, music and cultural tours as well as festive tour programmes. Our services include the organization of suitable accommodations and experienced local guides, to provide restaurant recommendations, to book concert tickets and present you with additional sightseeing and excursion tips.
Our second department focuses on the organisation of active holidays all over Germany. Since 1998, we have managed to develop from a specialist for cycling tours along the Elbe River Cycle Path to a tour operator promoting and organizing the most beautiful cycling and walking tours for individual travellers and leisure groups along several more rivers in Germany. We offer packaged holidays, are bookable from 1 or 2 persons, and promise an individual, but perfectly planned and relaxing holiday experience in Germany's most beautiful hiking and biking regions.
Furthermore, we specialize in yet another unique travel topic: steam train tours. Enthusiasts and lovers of steam trains or narrow-gauge railways will get to experience exciting rides with history-charged steam trains and learn more about the historical significance and tradition of steam engines in various regions.
Join us and celebrate nostalgic events and highlights like traditional steam engine festivals and anniversary jubilees and let yourself be enchanted by the special charm of historic steam trains and traditional narrow-gauge railways.
Please read on to find out more about us or to get to know the team of AugustusTours.


Montana Supreme Court demonstrates that Americans do not have the right to a fair trial or an impartial judge.
When judges in America want you to get screwed in court, they simply don't allow a fair trial and deny an impartial judge.
This is the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court, Mike McGrath. He is terminally corrupt.
I received an order today in response to Chief Justice Mike McGrath's denial of my motion to disqualify Judge James A. Haynes for undeniable prejudice and bias in my criminal case.
MEDICAL UPDATE: I am waiting for a call back from the neurologist's office. They were waiting for a fax from the hospital. Meanwhile, same song, fifth verse here. Lightheaded and horribly dizzy if I have any pressure on the right rear of my skull.


I'm a Dorset based videographer and I run Harry's Wedding Films as part of our family video production business, Plato Video.
I love creating entertaining, vibrant, personal wedding videos. It's a creative process I've been perfecting since 2004. My aim is to give couples a beautiful record of their day, something they'll be excited to relive and proud to share with friends, family and future generations.
Continue scrolling to watch my featured Highlights films and learn more about my style and what I can create for you.
"We wanted to say a huge thank you Harry for making the wedding video for us. Can't wait to get round all the friends and family and let them see it. It's truly special!
Exactly what we wanted to remember the day by. Honestly, I can't explain how massively impressed we are with how well its turned out. Love every part of it and worth every penny.
The best bit is we only recall seeing you as the Morris pulled into the reception, yet you were there all day with us.
We will cherish it for ever and one day laugh (cry) whilst watching it with our own children just like we did with our parents.
I always keep in mind that not only is this a day of great significance for you as a couple but it's likely to be a unique gathering of friends and family. I can't promise you won't notice me but I always try to be as unobtrusive and discrete as possible without sacrificing the quality of my work.
With all my films, regardless of the package, I try to capture the energy of the occasion - while considering your personalities, your guests, the atmosphere and the emotion of the day.
I know how special a professional recording of your day can become, so it's important to me that you love what you receive. My work isn't done until you tell me you're happy with it.
"Harry, thank you so much for capturing our wedding day so beautifully last year. You really have such a talent. The DVD of our wedding was absolutely amazing!
My Highlights films tell the story of your day in about 5-8 minutes. It'll include the most memorable, funny and romantic parts of your day. It's something I hope you'll never get tired of watching!
The Highlights video is made for sharing. I put a lot of thought into how it flows and how it looks, keeping your personalities and the atmosphere of the day in mind. This ensures you receive something completely personalised to you as a couple.
As each video will contain so many different elements from a wedding day I can't say exactly what your video will look like so I recommend checking out some of the examples on this page.
The music is carefully chosen to match you and your day. If you'd like to be involved in this process, I'd be happy to consider that. The music I choose comes from a specialist music licensing website so your video can be shared online without copyright issues.
My Full Feature film gives you a detailed record of your day, usually around an hour long. It has the ceremony, speeches and first dance in full as well as montages in between. It's there for when you want to relive the day as it was.
Here's a running order of what can normally be expected in one of my Full Feature videos.
It starts with a short montage set to music. This may include guests arriving at your ceremony venue or bridal/groom preparation depending on what you'd like me to capture.
After the montage the ceremony begins and you'll be able to relive the full event. Where possible I'll include multiple camera angles and you'll hear sound of the vows, as well as any readings.
This will be followed by another montage set to music. The content of this will vary depending on what you've got planned for the occasion.
Speeches will normally follow the montage and these too will be in full. Again, multiple camera angles will be used where possible and you'll hear all the speakers.
Depending on what you've got planned, there may be another montage or we'll go straight into some dancing. The first dance is filmed in full and where possible, from multiple camera angles. Music will either be added in editing to match what you danced to or if you've got a band I'll make a recording on the night. Either way you'll likely hear sound from the night, just to capture the ooohs and aaaahs that often accompany this romantic part of the day. What follows will depend on what you've got planned but it will most likely include friends and family packing out the dance floor, having the time of there lives!
I'll sometimes finish the video with the First Dance as this can feel like a more natural end. Music over the montage sections is chosen by you and can be anything you like.
I prefer to keep these videos private as they tend to contain personal content that a couple might not want made public. Therefore, I don't have any Full Feature example videos on my site. If you need more info please get in touch and I can explain what yours will look like based on the day you've got planned.
The packages above are just a snapshot of what I offer, please get in touch to see my full list of options.
All my packages are based on the options I've set out below. Tap the options to see more info. I like to make my packages customisable so feel free to ask for your own requirements.
I still use two cameras on the day but additional cameras will be unattended and completely static.
You decide how long you need me on your wedding day. One of my popular packages is 'Ceremony Only.' With this option I'm at your wedding from arrival of guests until shortly after the end of the ceremony.
Receive a USB stick with just the Highlights of your day. This option is great if you don't need my Full Feature or you want to make your own with my unedited video files from the day. With this option your Highlights video will be between 5-8 minutes in length.
Receive a USB stick with just the Full Feature of your day. This option is great if you don't want my Highlights video.
If you'd like to put your own personal touches to your wedding video and edit it yourself using either professional software or more mainstream programs such as iMovie and Windows Movie Maker, all you'll need is an external hard drive so I can give you the entire library of raw footage from the day.
Some couples like this option simply because they receive everything that was professionally captured from their special day. A collection of video clips that can be dipped into at any time.
Please contact me for specific details on what you'll receive. It's helpful to know whether you plan to edit the video files or just keep them as a collection.
Did you know I can also capture your wedding day on Super 8 cine film? Go to my vintage wedding page here to get some more info, packages and example films. This option isn't in the HD video package and prices list I send in replies to enquiries so be sure to let me know if this is the style you're after. Just so you know, I can create a HD video and Super 8 film combination package.
If I've edited your films you'll receive a USB stick to store the files. However, if you'd like DVD's or Blu-ray's as well I can create as many as you need. Production of discs will be at additional cost.
You might find that after seeing my packages and prices list you don't see an option to suit the record you want of your day. This isn't a problem because I'm more than happy to listen to your plans and create a bespoke package based on your needs.
Are you having a vintage themed wedding or do you love the look of Super 8 cine film? Check out my Vintage Wedding Films page for more info.
I prefer the personal touch in wedding videography. I want couples to know who's producing their wedding video.
My brand, Harry's Wedding Films comes with the promise that I will be there on your wedding day to capture it in full and create your video from start to finish. Learn more about me and what sets me apart here.
Please check out some real reviews on my Facebook Page here!
I'm happy to travel anywhere in the world! But just so you know, I usually add a travel charge and any other costs involved in getting to your venue if you're over 50 miles away. It's a very reasonable charge and only covers my fuel and time. I'm within a 2 hour drive from many wedding venues based in and around Poole, Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Devon and Wiltshire.
I have three cameras in my kit, suitable for a range of different scanerios, all with large sensors so I can produce life like, cinematic quaility video. For those who need to know details, here's what I use: Sony A7sII, Sony a6000 and Sony VG-30.
For sound I have two small Tascam recorders. They are perfect for discreet placement almost anywhere. I also use a Zoom recorder so I can connect to sound systems, allowing me to capture speeches where microphones are used. During the ceremony I use a lapel mic on the groom which does a beautiful job of capturing both the bride and groom saying their vows.
+ Do you give discounts?
Sometimes. It depends on a number things. Like the time of year of your wedding, whether it's a weekend or weekday and how many bookings I already have around that time. My busy period is from May to October.
+ What's your booking process like?
First, you let me know where and when your wedding will take place. I'll tell you if I'm free and we'll talk about your options. I'll hold your date whilst you make your decision or until I receive another enquiry for that date at which point I'll be in touch to let you know another couple is interested and give you first refusal.
If you decide to book, I'll give you a booking form which we'll both sign if you're happy with the terms. A £350 deposit is required to secure your booking. A 2nd payment is payable no later than ten days before your wedding date. If you choose an edited packaged a 3rd and final payment is due once all the videos in your package are ready to be delivered.
+ How long do you take to edit the videos?
And where's the big day?
Talented, local wedding suppliers I've had the pleasure of working alongside.


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Democracy Support | Roel von Meijenfeldt
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Tahrir 2.0. Alternative Roadmap to Democracy in Egypt
Tagged Africa, Arab Spring, Democracy, democratic transitions, dialogue, Elections, Leadership, Middle East
The second democracy wave in Egypt, Tahrir 2.0, triggered a military intervention to unseat the elected President Mohammed Morsi. He was seen to have failed as president to overcome the polarized relations between Islamists and secularist political forces in Egypt. Under his rule the economy deteriorated to the verge of meltdown causing further misery of an already impoverished population. Something had to be done to break the deadlock.
The military intervention and the brutal use of force against pro-Morsi demonstrators have raised many questions. Was it a military coup or a necessary intervention to unlock a political impasse which the political elite was unable to resolve? Has democracy failed in Egypt and is the Arab spring dead? Is it undemocratic to unseat an elected president? The debate about these questions will rage on for quite some time and will most likely deepen the unproductive political divisions and postpone a much needed economic recovery of Egypt.
The important questions which need to be asked, is why the contending political forces in Egypt are not able to enter into a constructive discourse about the kind and shape of democracy that is needed to bring stability and prosperity to Egypt? Why does the political leadership not rise above the occasion and ask what is in the best interest of Egypt rather than that of their parties? Why do the political leaders not accept that the 'winner-takes-all' approach to politics, assumingly legitimized by winning elections, is counter-productive in a sharply divided society?
Following the Tahrir revolution of 2011, Egypt turned towards democracy but is not a democracy yet. In much of the analysis and the international response to the events following the military intervention, it is assumed that Egypt is or was a democracy because elections were held. In fact, after the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak, Egypt entered into a transition phase towards democracy. The first step in that process was a contested amendment of the constitution, a contested electoral law and the organization of elections. It was an elite pact negotiated behind closed doors between the military and the political leadership. It did not carry the legitimacy of an open and inclusive consultative process with the involvement of the wider Egyptian society.
The cleavages in the political landscape of Egypt can be summarized along two axes: the Islamists vs the secularists and the older generation vs the young modern generation. The elite pacts have left out the young generation, the catalysts of the Tahrir revolutions. Where the Islamists and secularists will need to find an accommodation, so needs the older generation to move beyond elite pacts and engage the young generation in a much more open political process.
The first thing the present interim president Mansour did was to decree another amended constitution for the months ahead. He set a short time-table to amend this new constitution leading to a referendum in which Egyptians are expected to say 'yes' with fresh elections soon thereafter. His roadmap for returning to constitutional governance. This approach is consistent with the many voices in the international community urging for an early return to an elected government. But none of the steps taken by interim president Mansour have been endorsed by the new, young generation which organized Tahrir 2.0 and triggered the unseating of President Morsi. They already voiced their concern this week.
The latest roadmap is, procedural, a copy of the roadmap followed after Tahrir 1.0. but this time with the Muslim Brotherhood side-lined. It fails to recognize the need for a more inclusive process to obtain a stronger foundation for legitimate democratic governance in Egypt. It rushes too fast to elections, with the result that political leaders will be preoccupied once again with competition for power, adding to the polarization, rather than to look for an accommodation of their conflicting interests.
After decades of autocratic governance in Egypt, building democracy and democratic governance by necessity takes time. Egypt needs an approach that recognizes the current period as a transitional period preferably governed by an inclusive government of national unity with a mandate to oversee a process of reconciliation and consensus-building about a new democratic dispensation and the accessory institutions. The roadmap should stretch a period of 4 to 5 years with an interim constitution and parliament managing the transitional period. The period should be used to find agreement about the basic tenets of Egyptian democracy and end with a widely accepted constitution agreed after an open consultative process. This should then be followed by general elections based on that new constitutional framework.
The international community should be well advised to move beyond the focus on elections and to make a substantial investment in processes of accommodation and reconciliation, facilitating inclusive national dialogues that will create the space for Egyptians across the divides to engage in a conversation. This would go a long way in securing domestic peace and stability which is so needed to attract investment for a much looked-for economic revival.
Roel von Meijenfeldt, July 12th, 2013
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The bowie knife is named after American folk-hero, pioneer, and knife-fighter James Bowie. According to legend, James commissioned a blacksmith to forge him a uniquely shaped knife for use in an infamous duel known as The Sandbar Fight. The specifications—and even the existence—of that original blade are widely disputed, but today a bowie knife can refer to any large fixed blade knife with a clip point and cross guard.


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Nigerian Cement tycoon 'Dangote' is the richest black person in the world, with a fortune estimated at $11.9 billion (as of January, 2021).
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Here are 7 Little known facts about the atlantic slave trade that saw a vast majority of africans transported...
Adesua Etomi Wellington, wife of musician/politician Banky W has been ranked among the world's most famous Actresses by Vogue magazine.
Adesua Etomi has been ranked alongside Hollywood's superstar, Scarlett Johansson as the world's most famous actresses.
In a special article and interview by Vogue magazine with the title, '14 Countries, 14 Superstars: The Global Actors Who Know No Limits,'
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Etomi and her colleagues from Brazil, Iceland, France, India and the United States of America shared their experiences as actresses in different regions and parts of the world.
'The Wedding Party' actress became a big deal in the movie industry after her role in many movies that include 'The Wedding Party,' 'Wedding Party 2,' 'King of Boys,' and 'Up North'.
With this feat, Etomi joins a long list of Nigerian movie stars putting Nollywood on the world map.
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Megan McKenna, Ph.D.
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Blue whale. (NOAA's National Marine Mammal Laboratory)
Dr. McKenna, in collaboration with Heat, Light and Sound, Inc., developed and applied spatially explicit acoustic propagation models to assess sound exposure from commercial shipping in marine mammal habitat off the West Coast of the United States. The framework provided a method to assess the effects of different shipping routes, quieting technologies, or ship type composition on the cumulative sound exposure levels. The results were presented at the European Underwater Acoustic Conference in July 2012 and are available online. She also integrated blue whale behavior data obtained from suction-cup tags with commercial ship traffic data to investigate response to the close passage of large ships. The results have implications for large whale vulnerability to collisions with ships.
Leslie New, Ph.D.
Dr. New focused on research related to marine mammals and the cumulative effects of sound. She developed an energetics model for beaked whales that can be used to assess the potential population consequence of disturbances that result in lost foraging opportunities (New et al. 2013). She also made significant contributions to several other projects developing approaches to assessing human impacts on marine mammals.
McMahon, C. R., New, L. F., Fairley, E. J., Hindell, M. A. and Burton, H. R. (2015) The Effects of Body Size and Climate on Post-Weaning Survival of Elephant Seals at Heard Island. Journal of Zoology, September, (early view). doi:10.1111/jzo.12279.
Pirotta, E., New, L., Harwood, J. and Lusseau, D. (2014) Activities, motivations and disturbance: fitting a state-space model to bottlenose dolphin behavioural data in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand. Ecological Modelling: 282:44–58.
New, L.F., Clark, J.S., Costa, D.P., Fleishman, E., Hindell, M.A., Klanjscek, T., Lusseau, D., Kraus, S., McMahon, C.R., Robinson, P.W., Schick, R.S., Schwarz, L.K., Simmons, S.E., Thomas, L., Tyack, P. and Harwood, J. (2014) Estimating the long-term fitness of southern elephant seals on the basis of short-term measures of behaviour. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 496: 99-108.
Moretti, D., Thomas, L., Marques, T., Harwood, J., Dilley, A., Neales, B., Shaffer, J., McCarthy, E., New, L., Jarvis, S. and Morrissey, R. (2014) A risk function for behavioral disruption of Blainville's beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) from Mid-Frequency Active sonar. PLOS ONE, 9: e85064.
New, L., Moretti, D., Hooker, S., Costa, P. and Simmons, S.E. (2013) An energetics model for the survival and reproduction of beaked whales (family Ziphiidae). PLOS ONE, 8: e68725. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0068725.
Williams, R., Vikingsson, G.A., Gislason, A., Lockyer, C., New, L., Thomas, L. and Hammond, P.S. (2013) Evidence for density-dependent changes in body condition and pregnancy rate of North Atlantic fin whales over four decades of varying environmental conditions. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 70: 1273-1280.
New, L.F., Harwood, J., Thomas, L., Donovan, C., Clark, J.S., Hastie, G., Thompson, P.M., Cheney, B., Scott-Hayward, L. and Lusseau, D. (2013) Modeling the biological significance of behavior change in coastal bottlenose dolphins in response to disturbance. Functional Ecology. 27:314-322.
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Alaska Natives use a towline to haul a bowhead whale carcass onto ice following a subsistence whale hunt near Barrow, Alaska. (Adrienne Boland)
Dr. Robards worked with the Commission to inform policy makers about the challenges of implementing regional-scale policies concerning the conservation of marine mammals in remote subsistence-dominated environments.
Robards, M.D. and R.R. Reeves. 2011. The global extent and character of marine mammal consumption by humans: 1970-2009. Biological Conservation 144: 2770-2786.
Robards, M.D., Schoon, M.L., Meek, C.L., and Engle, N.L., 2011. The importance of social drivers in the resilient provision of ecosystem services. Global Environmental Change 21 (2), 522–529.
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I totally failed last year's resolution. 2012 and 2013 were characterized by a lot of striving--professionally, personally, and spiritually. I was exhausted and ready to relax, so for 2014, my resolution was to surrender, to stop striving and just enjoy my status quo.
But then my boss asked me to apply for a full-time "reach" of a job in March. I got it and I took it knowing I was breaking my resolution.
I don't think I regret that decision. But it wasn't an easy year. There was a lot of striving.
But this year, I'm resolving to chill out again.
This year's word is brunch.
Brunch to me means community and hospitality. It means embracing friends (old and new) and good food.
Brunch means enjoying the blessing of a warm home and a cool town, appreciating the resources to entertain or eat out (even simply), and making the most of weekends.
It also means not sleeping in and not being selfish about my free time--so it's going to take a bit of healthy effort, too.
So really it's the idea behind brunch that I'm resolving to pursue: being intentional about embracing--and sharing--the joy in our lives.
Let's raise our coffee mugs to 2015!


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Bad Bunny and Lizzo to Perform at 2023 Grammys
Sam Smith and Kim Petras, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, and more will also take the stage
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The first round of performers for the 2023 Grammys has been announced with Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Sam Smith, and Kim Petras leading the lineup.
Also set to take the stage at this year's show: Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, and Steve Lacy. The Grammys will air on Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, with Trevor Noah returning as host.
The bulk of the first wave of Grammy performers are up for major awards this year. Lizzo is nominated for all three top prizes, Record and Song of the Year for "About Damn Time" and Album of the Year for Special. Carlile and Blige are both up for Record and Album of the Year, while two of Lacy's four Grammy nods were for Record and Song of the Year for his breakthrough hit "Bad Habit."
And, of course, Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti made history as the first album from the Latin music field ever to be nominated for Album of the Year. He's also up for Best Pop Solo Performance ("Moscow Mule") and Best Música Urbana Album.
Though not involved in the major categories, Smith and Petras's new hit, "Unholy," did pick up a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. And Combs is up for a trio of country awards, including Best Country Album (Growin' Up), Best Country Song ("Doin' This"), and Best Country Duo/Group Performance ("Outrunnin' Your Memory" with Miranda Lambert).
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His proposal to outsource some state stuff would save about $35 million per year. Chump change, say some of those unsettled by Haslam's attempt to be a better steward of taxpayers' hard-earned money, given the state budget is around $35 billion. But consider:
Haslam this year budgeted about $30 million for 'Indigent Defendant Counsel' for those entitled to an attorney in a court of law but who cannot afford one. We could provide counsel to a bunch more indigent defendants with an extra $35 million.
Salaries and benefits for the men and women who represent our interests in the Legislature, our state senators and representatives, total about $33 million in the current budget. Heck, if Haslam could get his outsourcing plan through we could double the pay for legislators and have a couple millions left over. I am definitely joking but, hey, with all the anti-outsourcing rhetoric, it could be a vote-getting idea.
If neither of those move the angry mob of union workers and students and faculty at UT, the average starting teacher pay in Tennessee is somewhere in the neighborhood of $35,000. Average overall teacher pay is about $48,000. With Haslam's $35 million, leaving aside local contributions, we could hire 1,000 new teachers or 729 experienced ones to help educate our kids.
And with total expense of attendance at UT approaching $30,000 for this year, that $35 million could fully fund a year of attendance for almost 1,200 students. Hopefully the point is clear: $35 million could do a lot for a lot of Tennesseans. And all state employees, in this scenario, would keep their jobs.
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett's proposal to give county employees cold, hard cash for saving taxpayers' cold, hard cash could be just as disruptive to entrenched bureaucracy, but the moral mob has less reason to riot. Burchett's plan would give government workers money for money-saving ideas.
County employees who have a cost-saving idea implemented get a bonus of 10 percent of first-year savings up to a maximum of $5,000. The Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act is before the U.S. Congress now and would work similarly. California, with backing from powerful public employee unions, has had such a program for decades and, according to an article on governing.com, has saved $95 million since 1950.
Ironic, eh? Haslam's plan could save taxpayers that much in three years. But we aren't unionized.
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Let's liven up Monday with a DIY for your home shall we? If you read my blog regularly you may remember I did a post on the botanical trend back in Autumn. I had been out foraging for greenery which is less unusual than I'd like to admit and found some fern leaves. I took them home a rekindled the art of flower pressing with the help of my husband's brick size books of theology. Sad to say that's the most use I've personally had out of them but they certainly did the trick. Then the story goes, I totally forgot about them until one day my memory jolted and proclaimed, 'I must make coasters'. A revolutionary statement if ever you heard one. It bothered me slightly that I was a DIY blogger and had never used resin in a single project I'd executed. I was intrigued by the stuff and settled in this as the perfect project to flex some new DIY muscles.
These clay based coasters use the clear resin to lock away the pressed ferns for all eternity and provide a lovely smooth service for you to plonk your drinks on. Slightly dismayed at the solvent scented aroma of resin, I was worried about my it's compatibility with my clumsiness. I'm glad to say it all went smoothly with no furniture, flooring or body part damaged.
I used this block to make 4 coasters to give you a rough idea and my coasters ended up being about 9cm in diameter. I used the wider end of milkshake glass to get my circular shape.
Now collect all the off cuts into a ball. Mould together and then roll into a sausage shape. Then flatten with the rolling in to a thickness of half a centimetre. Cut 1cm wide strips from the clay.
Now wrap these strips around each of the four coasters, gently pushing it to join the circle shape the whole way round. You can use your finger to smooth it out. Cut the length so that it can fit together with the starting edge. Push in place and just use your nail to embed a few horizontal lines across the join on the inside and outside. Smooth these over with your finger. Place all the coasters on a baking tray and bake for 30 mins.
Once cooled cut your plants to fit the inside of your coasters and trim any stray leaves. Place the coasters on a tray for easy movement or out of the way where they can eventually be left over night.
Now it's time to mix the resin. Follow the instructions on the inside of your kit but remember to put your gloves on and put some protection down to avoid any unhappy spillages. The ratio of hardener to resin is 1:2 so to get the desired amount I poured 0.5 measures of hardener to 1 measure of resin for the first stage. Make sure you start with the hardener and then move into the resin. Use the wooden spatula to mix the solution gently to totally combine and get rid of air bubbles but if you stir too vigorously you can actually create more air bubbles.
Transfer to another clean and dry plastic cup and mix again to make sure everything is combined. Then pour into the coaster bottom, on top of the fern leaves so there's a thin layer covering the bottom of each. The ferns will inevitably want to come to the surface which doesn't matter too much as this is the first stage. Leave to dry for about 6 hours. It won't be fully dry but it will be enough to keep the plant rooted to the bottom. Then mix 1 measure of hardener to 2 measures of resin, following the same process as before. Pour this new batch of resin into the coaster basins to fill each one up almost to the top. Leave to dry for 24 hours until they're rock solid.
Now put them to good use! I'm so glad I finally got to use my pressed leaves and take a little piece of one season to cement in my home for seasons to come. On a slightly weirder note, I can't stop stroking these coasters. They're just so darn smooth it's addictive, like running your finger along your shiny nail polish top coat….anyone? Just me?


I am a mother of three children, ages 3, 5, and 8.
I would like to know if it is natural for children to fight or if this is a product of the world we live in.
You really ask TWO questions, one easy, one so hard.
It would take a BOOK to deal with. The easy one first, rephrased, is: "Do CHILDREN FIGHT more because of some circumstances of modern life?
My reply is a tentative, YES. In my experience, once medical/psychological factors are ruled out–– which I presume you have done, the principle reason for quarrels among siblings is some belief in the quarrelsome that an injustice has occurred. Kids in general are especially sensitive to what they deem "unfair" in the disposition of toys, food, attention, favorite clothing, control of television remotes, and a thousand other things which may strike an adult perception as reasonable, but which can appear maddeningly intolerable to somebody 3, 5, or 8.
In our hyper-commercial culture, STUFF is promoted heavily as utterly essential to happiness, and even if your children are not media-addicted, conversations with neighbors, guests, and relatives often revolve around the ownership of desirable stuff, possession of some latest craze for music, clothing, toys, games, etc. So, in families in which material values are strong, I would say YES, fights and arguments will occur as byproducts of the competition to POSSESS, but in families where daily life circulates around the splendors of nature and physical life outdoors and other idealistic pursuits motivations to quarrel take on different characteristics, usually milder.
THE FIRST PLACE TO LOOK WHEN TRYING TO de-emphasize quarreling is in YOURSELF––DO YOU OFFER PRIVILEGE TO THE THREE YEAR OLD, OR THE EIGHT YEAR OLD ABOVE THE OTHER TWO? Don't say NO UNTIL YOU ASK them.
Indeed, to track this phenomenon to its genesis you need to make your three kids active partners in establishing family rules of fairness that ALL AGREE TO, AND THAT YOU ENFORCE consistently: In this family we do not call each other names or make each other feel bad, we do not hit, steal, slam doors, sulk. In living with the family rules, your own behavior is closely watched; if you become angry and strike them in your anger or insult their dignities, you are issuing a license to do as you so, because the strongest family educational tool is emulation––IF YOU ARE CALM AND RATIONAL IN THE FACE OF PROVOCATION, THEY WILL LEARN that no need exists to become hysterical when unfairness occurs.
Do ask your kids to tell you what their grievances are––I guarantee they will have some––and brainstorm collectively how to correct them. Be imaginative and resourceful. If, for instance, the five year old complains that the eight year old gets a larger slice of pie and cake, propose that the eight year old gets to cut the dessert and the five year old gets first choice of slice to take; arguments about custody of the TV remote controller could result in a public display board that assigns specific times to each child, for example.
Try to stay away from abstract justifications for differential treatment––like the eight year old, say, is allowed a later bedtime because the wee ones need more sleep––even if true it won't seem that way because physiology is not a strong suit to play with young zealots.
From time to time, to prevent physical harm or to preserve your own sanity, you may have to forcefully separate combatants, but limit these occasions to prevent the kids from leaning EXCLUSIVELY on you to solve problems.
In thinking on your question, you forgot to provide personality details about each child, their personal strengths and weaknesses––you need to pitch your possible solutions to what you know about each specific person––what constitutes an incentive, reward or punishment will vary widely among the ages.
I would imagine that the language component is strongest in the oldest child; if so, then he/she will be more susceptible to a heartfelt private talk; similarly, if one loves the outdoors, nature, and animals, incentives might be structured around trips to a petting zoo, or walks in the country with mom. Playing Solomon––an integral part of bringing harmony into a three sibling family––should be approached not as a trial, but as an art form, the opportunity to co-create a human character––few challenges in a lifetime are more important to your flesh and blood, your community, and the nation. I grant it takes unceasing effort and attention, but where else in an ordinary existence will you be trusted with such an exquisite task?
Good luck to you, Doc, and congratulations on having three; when you get to be 80, as I soon will be, they will be more precious to you than any other investment. The exasperation you feel now is no different, I'm sure, than what Ben Franklin's mom felt, or Tom Edison's, but the later lives of those once three, five, and eight year olds have made my own life much richer, have illuminated my streets at night, and given me more music than any king and queen in history had access to because some mom, like you, took pains to establish a climate of fairness in the home so that Franklin and Edison could associate with their siblings as friends and allies, rather than opponents.
The effort harmony takes is, admittedly, considerable, but so was med school, right, Doc? As you see affection grow among your warring three, you will feel the same warm exhilaration Cellini felt as he finished one of his immortal cups, that Caesar felt as he wrote the last lines of Gallic Wars, that Eiffel felt as his tower rose above Paris. Forgive me for waxing romantic, but the older I get the more I come to see motherhood as THE SUPREME ART OF HUMANKIND, an art denied my gender by the Great Architect.
John Taylor Gatto was taught to pull his own weight and contribute to the family and society at a young age. He takes pride in being a productive person and is uncomfortable accepting donations.


When you touch down at the airport and after you get through immigration and customs, you can actually find a lot of maps and guidebooks, all for free.
We didn't really have any specific plan when we got there. We just said that we'll visit Ocean Park (definitely at the top of our list, especially since there was no Disneyland yet at that time) and whatever we'll see on the maps.
Those free maps and guides were very good! There are suggestions for the places that one might want to visit. They actually gave detailed instructions on how to go there. And, for a free map and guide, the details are just right for a tourist. I mean, touristy spots like Ocean Park and Victoria Peak, among others are there, even places we don't usually go to like Repulse Bay, the Botanical Gardens etc, the hotels, the convention centers and the shopping districts. Although I wasn't looking for it, I wouldn't be surprised if they actually put down the non-tourist spots like drug rehab centers.
We ended up buying an MTR ride-all-you-can-for-3-days card and went around Hong Kong with it. We spent the afternoon of Sunday in Victoria Peak, the whole of Monday in Ocean Park, and squeezed in a temple (Wong Tai Sin, I believe), the Star Ferry and the Walk of the Stars on Tuesday morning.
I can't believe how time flies! It's been 5 years (and a few days) since my husband and I said our "I do"'s. That day was a really emotional one. I never thought that I would cry at my own wedding (too emotional I guess). But I was definitely, definitely happy, deliriously so, on that very special day.
We didn't go on our honeymoon trip until a week after. What happened? First, we didn't get ANY hotel bookings in Bohol, our first choice for our honeymoon. Well, there were some rooms available, but the ones available are way out of our budget. We adopted a "bahala na" (come what may) attitude and just concentrated on the wedding preps. We decided that maybe we can work on it after the wedding itself. 1 day after the wedding, still no accommodations. 2 days after the wedding, still no accommodations.
My mom was already saying, "Why didn't you just book a trip abroad? Like Hong Kong?" We realized that, hey, that IS an option. Problem is, my husband didn't have a passport yet at that time. We had to go to the Department of Foreign Affairs to have his passport rushed before even buying the airline tickets.
Our wedding was on a Saturday. Monday, the first working day after the wedding was the mandatory "going back to the bride's house day". My mom didn't allow us to go out that day. It was only on Tuesday that we were finally able to try to work for the passport. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, we were only able to go out in the late afternoon.
On UN Avenue, our car suddenly stalled. As in slowed down and didn't move at all. Needless to say, we weren't able to make it to DFA that day. We called Wheeler's Club for towing. They are a big towing company and since my husband was a member, towing was free, but we had to wait for several hours. The truck they sent was big. They didn't actually tow the car but "carried" it -- which was way better, in my opinion. (I wonder if they have larger tow trucks for big vehicles, like truck and motorhome towing?) We went all the way back home to Marikina. It turned out that the clutch cable of my husband's car broke. It was quite an easy fix. The next day, we were able to go back to DFA to have hubby's passport processed. It was a good thing that rush processing only took 3 days. (You don't get that nowadays.) That was a Wednesday and hubby was told to come back Friday, 2:30pm to 5 pm. He was also warned that he has to be around when his name was called or he won't get his passport.
We went back Friday, 2pm (we were so afraid we'd miss the call). He got his passport past 5pm. The DFA had an inefficient way of distributing passports. They simply got a stack of passports and called out the names of the owners. My husband, unfortunately, was called at around 5pm already. Which meant that we won't be able to go to the travel agency to buy our tickets.
We were able to buy our tickets the next day, Saturday morning. Tickets were for Sunday morning, first flight. Unfortunately, we were not able to book a hotel but the travel agent gave us a couple of calling cards for pension houses for Hong Kong. That night, I called long distance and was able to book a room for us.
So the next day, Sunday, we were off to the first trip we had as a couple!
People of my grandpa's generation (and to a certain extent, my dad's generation) believed that all the children should get involved in the family's business, especially since they are expected to take over the reins of it one day. My dad recalled that at 16, below the legal driving age, he was tasked to drive the truck. I'm not talking about the beautiful SUVs you see nowadays with all those glistening truck accessories which are now considered "luxury vehicles". I'm talking about actual delivery trucks loaded with wares. My dad said that he had to make himself look more mature so that he won't be harrassed by the authorities by being an underaged driver.
My dad didn't really imposed that on us. He did "hire" us on different occasions. I remember one summer when I acted as his secretary. He gave me a small salary. It was so satisfying to get rewarded for doing actual work, even if the boss was my father. Later on, when my brothers finished college and had a little bit of work experience, he employed them. Since I went to a different field -- Medicine -- he didn't really have me join the company, but he did ask me to be a company physician, while I was still in residency training. I received a retainer's fee for that, in lieu of my allowance. I had to show up once a week to check on the employees.
I do not know if my kids are going to be in the same field as we are. One things for sure, I have to make my kids appreciate the value of work, the value of money, the fact that you eventually have to work for your needs and wants and that you can't always have everything that you want.
I'm so not loving my shape right now. People keep asking me if I was expecting, when in fact I already gave birth more than 4 months ago!
The good news is that my weight is back to what it was before I got pregnant. However, I have to yet to learn how to lose belly fat because that has always been my problem, even before I got pregnant. Now, of course, after 2 babies, it has just gotten worse.
Maybe I should just start doing those crunches...Suggestions, anyone?
What we usually light to honor our dearly departed. It's a big part of our Chinese culture to give respect to our elders, even if they have already left this life.
My mother, brother and sister-in-law went to the cemetery last November 1 to pay respect to our dearly departed -- Grandpa (paternal), Dad and Grandma (maternal). Since my baby is still small, my mother decided that I we should just stay home. They brought food, flowers and candles as offerings aside from lighting the incense sticks.
My husband and I, together with my brothers and my sister-in-law went to the temple on November 2 to light incense sticks and offer fruits to ALL our dearly departed (the ones mentioned above as well as my uncle and his children who passed away in Phuket during the great tsunami of December 2004).
It's kinda sad remembering them, especially my cousins who were so young at the time of their deaths (13 and 10) but the thought that they are in a better place somehow comforts me.
Migration -- new place, new people, new environment, new job. I wonder what my grandparents felt when they decided to finally bring my dad here to the Philippines. My grandfather was already working in the Philippines for several years by then. He started as a teenager, sent alone to the Philippines to literally look for money to send back to his family. He spoke neither English nor Tagalog. No promise of work (no Executive Job Search for him, he did not have the required education), but work could be had if you were willing to try anything. He went back to China to get married, but basically stayed in the Philippines, trying all sorts of work until he found the business of trading. He tried out different types of products before he really became successful. He persevered until his business grew and he was able to have his family brought to the Philippines. THEN he became an executive--of his own company. He had his family brought over, bought lots, built his house, his office/factory, and became VERY active in the Tsinoy community.
I wonder if I could be as brave as he was. I would probably be like most people -- try to secure a job first before setting out. I guess it's easier now to look for work even before you go to another place. But then, you still need a lot of courage in order to face everything that's new.
I always thought that inheritance is such a straightforward issue. Just name your heirs, how you want your assets to be distributed, and when you die, your heirs get your assets.
In traditional Chinese families, even without a will, it's understood that such assets generally go to males only, and usually the eldest male. Well, at least that's how I understand it. The eldest son not only inherits the estate, he also inherits the responsibilities of being the head of the family.
In modern culture, however, sons and daughters, at least legitimate ones, are treated the same, with equal shares in the estate. The surviving spouse gets half of the whole estate (assuming properties are conjugal since he/she legally owns half of it even if his/her spouse was still alive) AND an equal part of the estate with the legitimate heirs. This is what is being followed, unless you made a WILL prior to your demise. Without a will, Chinese traditions won't be followed and the modern, legal way will be the one followed.
One more thing, before I wasn't aware that there is a large tax associated with inheritance. That's the reason why families who are land rich but cash poor go into debt after inheriting a large piece of valuable land, because the valuation of the land is so high that they do not have the cash to cover it.
While I would love to have real estate assets, I now know enough that I should have some sort of estate planning with life insurance, so my kids won't incur a lot of taxes and face a lot of problems with the government if in case they inherit my properties.
Of course that is still a long way off since I do not have the properties yet for my kids to inherit (LOL).


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WRC Turned 50
WAKEHURST RUGBY CLUB SHOWS HOW IT'S DONE OVER 50 YEARS
John Morcombe, Manly Daily
WAKEHURST Rugby Club was founded 50 years ago and past and present members and associates celebrated with a dinner at the Novotel Manly Pacific on Saturday, May 2 2015, and had an open day at the club the following day.
To help mark the occasion, the club sought newspaper clippings, photos and other memorabilia to help it piece together its history.
Warringah councillor Paul Couvret unveiling the foundation stone in 1984
On May 26, 1950, a block of land at Belrose bounded by Forest Way, Waldon Rd and Dell St was notified as a reserve for public recreation. The land sloped, was wet and was overgrown by weeds.
Fast forward a decade and by the early 1960s the area's population was growing rapidly as more homes were built at Frenchs Forest, Davidson and Belrose, and the children growing up in those suburbs needed sports fields.
The day the foundation stone of the clubhouse was unveiled in 1984
In 1965 the Wakehurst Rugby Club was formed but for the first 18 years it had no real home ground, instead sharing Lionel Watts Oval and its facilities with Wakehurst Netball Club, Wakehurst Soccer Club, Forest Cricket Club, Forestville Australian Rules Football Club, Wakehurst Little Athletics and Belrose Rugby League Football Club.
The club also had the use of a ground at Bambara Oval. Then, in 1981, the club was able to secure a lease from Warringah Council of the reserve at Belrose.
Members of the club pitched it to fill and level the site, drain it, turf it, plant trees and build a fence around it.
By early 1982, the club was ready to move on to the next stage in its development – the construction of a clubhouse.
Funds for the clubhouse were raised through the club's mobile canteen, annual dinners and social events until by March 1982, the club had $29,000 in the bank.
The club estimated it needed $53,000 to build the clubhouse so it went cap-in-hand to Warringah Council for a donation, to which the council agreed to contribute $24,000, later increased to $27,630.
The deal was that the club, with the council's financial help, would build an amenities building to include change room and toilet facilities.
The club argued that the building was required in association with the two playing fields which were under construction to be used for rugby football.
It said the ground was intended to supply a home ground for the Wakehurst Rugby Club from February to August, the Wakehurst Cricket Club from September to March, and to be used by local schools for cricket, football, athletics, netball and other sports when available.
Wakehurst Rugby Club's clubhouse shortly after its completion
In late 1983, Warringah Council approved the club's development application to build the clubhouse, subject to certain conditions, one of which was the construction of 91 parking spaces in Weldon Rd and Dell St, with all work to be completed by December 1985.
It appears the money obtained from the council may actually have come from a state government grant.
The foundation stone of the clubhouse was unveiled on September 16, 1984, by Warringah councillor Paul Couvret.
Some of the labour to build the club was supplied by participants of the Building Apprentices Training Limited, which provided a safety net for out-of-trade building industry apprentices, but most was provided by members of the club and their friends, and business people associated with the club who donated building materials.
With a home ground and a clubhouse, the Wakehurst Rugby Club became a force to be reckoned with and soon had 26 junior sides.
But by the late 1990s, Wakehurst and other local rugby clubs were struggling and the Wakehurst, Forest and Terrey Hills clubs briefly merged to form the short-lived Garigals.
Over the years the club has continually upgraded its ground and clubhouse, thanks in part to contributions from Warringah Council, and it can now look forward to its next 50 years.


No surprise, but hubs and I loved every pound kitty we've owned. They're totally a mess, semi-defective, and that's what gives them...character.
In case you think dogs are better than cats, let me describe my two current "preciouses" and change your mind.
#2) We do not have to let them out to use the bathroom in inclement weather. They've got their own box. Indoors. We do not have to walk them. They wouldn't go, if we tried.
#3) They stare at us adoringly for hours. Or maybe they're plotting some sort of revenge.
#4) Excellent actors. The younger, ridiculously hairy cat had us totally fooled by the look-at-how-sweet-I-am act at the pound. Now that she has a roof over her head and blankets to shed upon? She's the devil.
#5) No need for alarm clocks. When 5:30 am rolls around, if hubs or I aren't up, the cats think their world has stopped spinning and we are 1 human getting out of bed away from complete annihilation. Their mission: get us out of bed and feeding them kibbles to prevent the world from being destroyed.
#6) The older cat is literally dumber than two bricks put together. (He's also cross-eyed, the vet couldn't find his testicles, and he had some sort of congenital eyelid problem. We're pretty sure he'd ride the short bus to school, if he were human.) He has but one brain cell, and it is set on "snuggle".
#7) They're tough. These animals are so ornery, they will live forever.
#8) They have opinions but not opposable thumbs. While they might be thinking "flabby Mommy" when I step out of the shower, they cannot post or Tweet these thoughts.
#9) Bedtime and waking up time are the best times of their days. Other than sleeping time, grooming time, and snack time, that is.
#10) They're fabulous hunters…in their own minds. I'm not sure what the dumb cat will do with the deer he's posturing after through the window, but he believes he can totally take her.


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Commercial Electricity in Brackenridge
^ The average commercial electricity rate in Brackenridge, PA is 13.64¢/kWh.[1]
Residential Electricity in Brackenridge
^ The average residential electricity rate in Brackenridge, PA is 15.69¢/kWh.[1]
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^ The average industrial electricity rate in Brackenridge, PA is 10.53¢/kWh.[1]
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Commercial electricity rates in Brackenridge
The average commercial electricity rate in Brackenridge is 13.64¢/kWh.[1]
This average (commercial) electricity rate in Brackenridge is 44.49% greater than the Pennsylvania average rate of 9.44¢/kWh.[2]
The average (commercial) electricity rate in Brackenridge is 35.18% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]
Residential electricity rates in Brackenridge
The average residential electricity rate in Brackenridge is 15.69¢/kWh.[1]
This average (residential) electricity rate in Brackenridge is 23.06% greater than the Pennsylvania average rate of 12.75¢/kWh.[2]
The average (residential) electricity rate in Brackenridge is 32.07% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]
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The average industrial electricity rate in Brackenridge is 10.53¢/kWh.[1]
This average (industrial) electricity rate in Brackenridge is 45.64% greater than the Pennsylvania average rate of 7.23¢/kWh.[2]
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Household income: The city of Brackenridge has a median household income of $42,500, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Brackenridge is approximately 32 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
Poverty level: Approximately 14.3 percent of Brackenridge households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
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