Katherine Blamire was roaming around rural Yorkshire with fellow members of the band Smoke Fairies when I called her, enjoying a day off from a UK tour supporting Public Service Broadcasting.
To add to 13 shared dates, the band headlined at Hebden Bridge Trades Club the previous night and had some spare time before resuming the main tour in Sheffield.
But first they were seeking out revered American poet and novelist Sylvia Plath's grave in nearby Heptonstall, after a triumphant Trades Club return.
Two days later, I was lucky enough to catch their support role in Manchester at a packed show at The Ritz, just one of many highlights for the band in a schedule that went right through to London's Roundhouse on May 7th, also a sell-out.
But when we first spoke, they were savouring a day without sound-checks.
"We're trying to make the most of it. It's an amazing day, so we thought we should go for a walk.
While based between tours in the capital, the girls at the heart of Smoke Fairies – Katherine and fellow guitarist/vocalist Jessica Davies – are from Chichester, West Sussex, having met at school in the late '90s.
They've put in a fair few air miles since, including early stints in Nashville, New Orleans and Vancouver.
I must admit I've only recently caught up on the Smoke Fairies catalogue, and it's a vast one – with five studio albums and a compilation since 2007 and plenty on the CV before then.
I seem to recall I first heard them through sessions for Marc Riley on BBC 6 Music, and Katherine and Jessica came back to my attention again recently after providing vocals on Public Service Broadcasting's heart-searing Valentina.
That song, on the South London outfit's superb second album The Race for Space, celebrated the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, the Russian cosmonaut's story inspiring PSB mastermind J.Willgoose Esq. to call in the girls for a fresh perspective on the textile factory assembly worker and amateur skydiver turned 1963 Vostok 6 pilot.
"There were newsreels, but footage of Valentina speaking was limited and most was contrived or spoken over. The idea was to give her a proper voice, and I guess that's what we represented.
"When you look what was happening at that time, everything was done as a statement of part of the space race.
"It was an aggressive time and part of a much bigger, darker situation. But among all that there were these intrepid individuals who strode out and made amazing achievements.
Smoke Fairies seemed an apt choice, not least in light of the girls' antics – building a mechanical bird, carrying it to the top of a hill and releasing it – in the video to We've Seen Birds, the lead track on their 2014 self-titled album.
Was that an accurate reflection of their technical aptitude? And have they a penchant for creative DIY that Valentina, now 78, herself might appreciate?
"I'd like to think so, but guess I'll never know! ! It was great to be involved in this project. Our imaginations are continually sparked by ideas of flight and space, and imagery to do with all that comes into our songs a lot.
"I feel we're always looking outwards. We've never been able to stop looking to the sky really.
"I don't think we're particularly scientific, although I do read a lot of books about things like string theory, trying to understand all that.
Judging by that video, you certainly look like you know what you're doing with a saw and a block of wood too.
In the meantime though, they can at least indulge in PSB's nightly trips to the heavens.
Was Valentina more or less a finished idea when they were invited on board by Mr Willgoose?
Katherine and Jessica's near-celestial, sometimes ethereal harmonies are something to savour. Was that all pretty instinctive, or something they've had to work hard on?
"To be honest, from the very first moment we started singing together, when we were about 12, I really felt there was something special happening, and we just had to keep going.
That tends to happen more with music's great siblings, from the Everly Brothers through to Neil and Tim Finn, for example. Then again, I suppose these two have been at it a long time.
When you're writing together, does it tend to start with a guitar, or is it just a case of whatever's to hand?
That's the album I've listened to more than any other, and there are definitely a couple of curve balls, dipping between the radio-friendly tracks and the more experimental, with plenty of shining examples of the girls' wondrous voices and inventive songcraft.
"I think it was something of a stepping stone for us. We had to go there but I think we're ready to come back to something a bit more familiar now.
"The record we did after that, a more limited release called Wild Winter, was recorded live and to me that's where we should be going now.
It's fair to say Smoke Fairies have branched out from their blues and folk roots in recent times, to a more dreamy electro sound and darker trip-hop feel, and even a little, dare I say it, pop.
At this point, Katherine was side-tracked though, telling me the rest of the band had found the gravestone they were looking for, my interviewee then describing her new surroundings in detail.
I suggested in response that it's not such a bad life, with all this sightseeing between big nights out. Does touring prove a good source for songwriting?
"It's the thing that keeps us interested and drives us on. When I'm not travelling, that's when I start worrying about if we're doing the right thing.
"When you're out and about meeting people touched by what you're doing, it changes the way you see what you're doing and spurs you on.
Despite that, there have been moments of self-doubt en route, not least when Jessica mooted the idea of a split not long after 2012's Blood Speaks.
Thankfully having decided giving up on the band was not an option, she wrote a musical apology to Katherine, which became Smoke Fairies' opening track, We've Seen Birds.
In that past interview, Jessica added: "I just wanted to say sorry to her – sorry I scared her like that. We realised this is our life.
One year on, I put all that to Katherine, and a (deep) space-related analogy follows.
"Yes, you start thinking you're a bit deluded and wonder if there's anyone listening while we're just sending these signals into space – like when we sent that satellite out there with all the music on it from our planet.
What was it about that fourth studio album, earlier last year, that made them think it was finally time to use the eponymous self-title?
"To us it felt like it had been a challenge to make and almost like a complete reassessment of the point of continuing.
"We felt it was right to try and draw attention to that – as a personal landmark for us. But it wasn't really a landmark. The questions just continue.
You can spot several influences in their sound, subtle as they often are. I put to Katherine there's even a Roxy Music feel to one Smoke Fairies track, Koto, maybe attributable to their time on the road with Bryan Ferry back in 2007 – a support slot even pre-dating their first single.
Because of the close harmonies, bands like Crosby Stills, Nash and Young and more recent acts like Fleet Foxes also spring to mind.
"That's kind of where it started for us, with those kinds of bands, but we're really influenced by a lot of modern music now.
"When we're on the tour bus, Neil (Walsh) plays us the most eclectic cacophony of crazy songs you can cobble together.
"When I come off tour I feel really inspired because I've heard everybody's collections. We tend to bounce off each other a lot.
While we're talking influences, I mention a few more, from The Pretenders through to PJ Harvey, from Garbage to Portishead, even Kate Bush and Tori Amos through to Goldfrapp. Any of those resonate with Katherine?
Maybe Smoke Fairies even have the potential to be more commercial than Polly Harvey, with true crossover potential.
"I think we have become more commercial, and it's become something we desire in an artistic sense.
"I've started to appreciate the way pop music works and guess I'm interested in the formula behind things a lot more than I used to be.
"Even thinking in those terms when I started out was a sacrilege. I'd listen to obscure blues musicians, and while they're playing to a formula too, I liked people like Skip James who didn't stuck to 12-bar blues.
I had heard rumours about Katherine sat on the tour bus secretly listening to pop music.
I mention one more potential influence, Wendy and Lisa, the duo that sang with Prince before branching out on their own, another band that flirted with commercial success (and also with a Neil Finn link).
Katherine admitted that the LA duo, Ms Melvoin and Ms Coleman, had missed her radar so far, but promised to get back to me on that.
Besides, by then she'd reached a new stopping point on her walk, and felt the need to share the love for the location she'd discovered, the derelict 13th-century Thomas a Becket Church.
"It's incredible. It's a really old empty church without a roof, with all the gravestones flattened out. It's all really quite strange. I'm glad it's sunny!
She speaks from experience too, her band putting on a small tour of English churches and halls in late 2013, one show recorded at St Pancras Old Church.
Moving back on track though, what can those who didn't get along to the PSB tour expect if they are to catch Smoke Fairies this year?
"We've really developed a strong psychedelic edge to what we're doing, with really heavy moments.
"People sometimes expect to see an acoustic duo with a more folky edge, but we've uncontrollably become a rock band!
"There are five of us in the band, and we make quite a lot of noise. We've played with the other three for a while, with Neil (Walsh) our longest-serving member.
"He's our multi-instrumentalist. He used to play viola in our band and now just plays everything! He's been with us right from the beginning, when it was just us and him.
For all the perceived glamour of a musical career and earlier tours with Bryan Ferry, Richard Hawley – who called them 'frankly the best thing I have heard in years' – and in the US with Laura Marling, they were still sharing a house in Peckham and temping around London.
And apparently they still are – despite more and more attention with each album.
"We still have to support ourselves, working in different places. At the moment I'm working at the headquarters of a perfume company.
"I was working with the Guinness Book of World Records before, and they were given this award for the most expensive perfume in the world to this company.
"Back then, I was in charge of the printer, so printed out lots of records. I was even going to give myself an award for the world's best temp/musician.
"I don't see it as a bad thing though. A lot of musicians have to do this. Things have changed a lot and in a way it keeps you balanced and connected.
"There was a time when musicians stepped out on to a stage and truly felt like something different to normal life. Now we're straddled between two worlds.
"It's like you put on your stage clothes and become a different person – and there's something quite liberating about that.
"We pass through so many working environments and for me it's always temporary and always will be, and I can't change that.
That may be the case, but surely Katherine and Jessica must occasionally feel the need to tell everyone they were the first UK act to release a single on Jack White's Third Man Records label, the White Stripes legend also playing guitar and drums on that release.
That was in 2009, so I'm guessing he'd moved on from his Icky Thump pearly king era by then.
That sounds like a whole different story.
There must have been many of those big moments along the way. Going further back though, was it initially awkward in that school music room when they first sang to each other?
"There wasn't really any awkwardness. We just immediately started singing and decided we were the best thing ever!
All these years on, and after two albums in 2014, I should ask when the next one's coming.
And after their last release, Wild Winter, will this one be a bit more of an upbeat light nights feel?
"I hope so. I think we want to take it in that direction a bit more. I feel like we've never really captured our live sound properly.
"I guess restraint and control have always been important elements of our music, but learning when to control and when to let loose is just as important.
And in case you missed the writewyattuk take on Smoke Fairies' support slot with Public Service Broadcasting at Manchester The Ritz, here's a link.
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Brazilians – Culture & Identity
Posted on: July 22nd, 2009 by Howard Johnson
Sometimes countries remind me of people – their national characteristics, qualities, resources and impact on others leaving impressions in much the same way that a film-star might. Brazil certainly has a film-like quality to it, and whereas the United Kingdom might remind me of Renée Zellweger, the USA of Bette Midler, and France of Meryl Streep, Brazil for me is definitely Angelina Jolie, with that mixture of beauty, sensuality, danger, and a tendency sometimes to go over the top.
Brazil has seen enormous changes over the last 30 years, most of which I have lived through, and yet Brazil and the Brazilians remain fundamentally the same through the boom and the bust years; they are a friendly, fun-loving, family-oriented, hard working people, who love their country but also love to leave it in search of opportunities wherever they may appear.
The military dictatorship of the 70s gave way to a democratic government in the 80s and by the turn of the millennium the unimaginable had happened – a Socialist, ex-union leader, with no more than primary-level education, was elected President. Luis Ignacio da Silva became President Lula, whose government continued building on the solid economic foundations laid by the previous government of Fernando Henrique Cardoso, an eminent sociologist, economist and author, and father of the Plano Real, the economic plan introduced almost exactly 15 years ago, on 1 July 1994, which enabled inflation to be controlled and allowed Brazil to really begin to fulfil its destiny as the "country of the future". Almost as unimaginable is the fact that Lula's present choice for presidential succession (which carries huge weight in the polls), and also one of the most important Ministers in his government, Dilma Rousseff, was active as a guerrilla fighter against the military during the dictatorship.
Brazil has had a long tussle with inflation, and only recently "tamed the dragon", which has created two distinct groups of citizen: those over 30 who are old enough to remember inflation and understand all of its consequences, and those under 30 who probably never felt inflation in the market or workplace. Interestingly enough, in the run up to the Plano Real, Banco Central, the Brazilian central bank, was so concerned that there might be a run on the banks, that they had the Casa da Moeda (the mint) print 130 million extra R$100 notes. There was no run as such on the banks, and it took the Central Bank 13 years to use up all those R$100 notes. What remains of inflation is its memory, which continues to create an expectation by investors of high percentage returns on anything they do. An expectation of returns of 30% per year on an investment is commonplace. In fact, share funds which track Ibovespa, based on the Brazilian Stock Exchange, have returned an average of almost 31% in the first 6 months of this year, and no-one thinks this unusual.
But Brazilians survived and thrived even during the so-called "Lost Decade" of the 80s, when the economy was in turmoil and inflation rampant, reaching an unbelievable 40% per month at one point. Brazilians flourish in chaos, whether it be political, economic or even social. Brazil still has an intolerably high rate of illiteracy, a bankrupt educational system, a failing public health system where people die in queues waiting for treatment, and massive poverty, not to mention rampant drug wars in the slums ('favelas') and a largely discredited police force. But Brazilians take all this in their stride and believe in their country, in themselves and in their potential for growth, prosperity and happiness.
All Brazilians love Brazil, they salute the flag, and woe-betide any ill-advised foreigner who belittles flag or country. They themselves, on the other hand, are the first to complain about their country, their government, their countrymen and their national football team. There is a well-known Brazilian joke about the Archangel Gabriel questioning God on why he had put so many good things in one place, lush forests, abundant pastures, wide flowing rivers, tall mountains, beautiful beaches and abundant fish and game. God's reply was: "Just wait until you see the awful people I put there!" But no-one would ever dream of burning the Brazilian flag. There is a national pride that runs through everyone, pride in the country, in its achievements, in its soccer team, its Olympic teams, its Formula 1 drivers, its beaches, its Carnival – "God is Brazilian".
Brazil stands out from the rest of the film-stars in other ways. When the global crisis was at its worst, and concerned citizens all round the world were pumping up their savings and cutting their spending, Brazilian credit card spending went up 15% quarter-on-quarter, and the new car market boomed; this, admittedly, in part because the government reduced some of the taxation on cars to make them more attractive.
Brazil has close cultural, historic and economic links with Africa and with the Middle East. Much of the vocabulary of Brazilian Portuguese is flavoured by words brought in by slaves from Angola, Guinea and other African countries. The traditional 'feijoada' (black bean stew) and 'moqueca' (fish stew) are African dishes which came along with the slaves, together with the musicality and rhythm, creating the softness of Brazilian Portuguese when compared with the much harsher, clipped Portuguese of Portugal.
The Portuguese who came to Brazil in the 17th and 18th centuries already brought with them a Moorish heritage, both in terms of culture, traditions and bio-types. The Moors were not finally expelled from the Iberian peninsula until the end of the 15th century after 600 years of Moorish domination. In the late 19th and 20th centuries, there was an enormous influx of Lebanese, Syrians, Egyptians and European Jews into Brazil, which reinforced Brazil's cultural vocation as a commercial, trading nation. Names like Haddad, Saad, Habib, are common alongside traditional Portuguese names like da Silva or da Costa. On Jewish religious festivals, commerce in the fashionable district of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, with its clothes and jewellery shops, closes down.
Brazilians are great communicators. During the 60s, 70s and 80s, Brazilians suffered from a lack of investment in the communications infrastructure and the government monopoly or, at minimum, tight controls, on most types of communication. As late as the mid-90s, Brazil still had a deficit of some 10 million landlines, which, if offered, would have found instantaneous buyers. In 2009, Brazilians are only second to the Americans in numbers of mobile phones. The same is very much the case with the digital revolution in computers. These tools complement the natural pleasure (or need) that Brazilians take in maintaining strong communication with family, friends and business contacts. In fact the relationship with these different groups is much the same. Brazilians are able to play while they work and work while they play. Brazilian businesspeople see social events, family reunions, business meetings, trips to restaurants and even holidays as opportunities to have fun, but also to network and innovate. They are natural entrepreneurs.
Some do's and don'ts when dealing with Brazilians:
Don't underestimate their business ability just because they don't have fluent English. Make an effort with the language – it's really appreciated. Be patient if they want to speak English. Speak slowly and clearly to help them to understand.
Don't assume that they only have one job, or only have one proposition on the go at any one time. Brazilians multi-task in everything.
Make an effort to meet their friends and their family. That way you will become part of their accepted circle, and privy to new information, new opportunities. Ask about the family, learn the names of wives, children, brothers. They are important. Show them your world also.
Do not criticize Brazil. You can describe what a difficult time you have had with certain aspects of bureaucracy, but don't criticize the country.
Don't complain about noise – Brazilians are noisy, restaurants are noisy, even cinemas can be noisy. There will be time for serious, quieter conversations later. Enjoy the moment. Show that you know how to have fun.
Dress well, even if it's casual. If you wear jeans, wear quality jeans. Same for moccasins, shirts, etc. Keep yourself well-groomed. Many Brazilians will go to the hairdresser (barber) every 15 days. Many men have regular manicures.
Be available to talk any time of day. Do not be surprised to get a phone call at 10 in the evening, it's more likely than getting one at 9 in the morning. Don't be reluctant to go out for dinner at 10pm or 11pm. It's common. Lunches often go on for several hours, so if it's an important lunch make sure you have some spare time after lunch before your next appointment. Food and drink are important, enjoy your food.
Don't worry if your appointment, meeting, lunch, dinner is an hour or two hours late, it happens all the time and it is not a sign of disrespect.
Make sure you always have your business cards or equivalent with you, and make sure you have a working mobile phone (best if you have a local number).
Many Brazilians have stereotypes of Americans, Brits, Japanese. Do not disagree strongly with the stereotype, just explain that some people are like that (whatever it is), and show that you are an international person.
OF COURSE, we Brazilians speak portuguese,our mother tongue is not english. Talk about this when going to an african "officially english speaking" country like Canada in Québec province ou somewhere in South Africa or Nigeria =)
Howard Johnson is a graduate of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, with a Post-graduate Qualification in Education from Oxford University. He is also a graduate of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in Language and Literature.He has worked in teaching and education-related positions for 35 years, both public and private, academic and corporate, in Europe, North America and primarily Brazil. Howard was Arthur Andersen's Director of Training in Brazil for 12 years, and VP for Corporate Executive Development with Yellow Pages for 4 years. For the last 8 years he has run his own management training and communication company, "Options".Howard is an advocate of communication as a key organizational tool, and in his business practice focuses heavily on communication skills, both oral and written, for small and large groups. He also works with written communication in both Portuguese and English. Communication also means understanding other cultures. Having lived and worked in Britain, France and Brazil and worked in Finland, Spain, Canada, Argentina, Chile and the US, Howard understands the importance of language and culture in business, and works frequently with these topics, sometimes in multi-cultural workshops.He has worked with many of the largest multi-nationals in Brazil, and has in-depth experience of working with law firms, consulting companies, commodities companies and manufacturing industry, working with communication programmes, facilitating strategic planning meetings, and running creative-problem solving workshops and change management programs.Howard is a Councillor of the British Chamber of Commerce in Brazil and Chairman of the Chamber's Marketing Committee. He has worked as Associate Professor for Henley Business College and has also founded and run an NGO for several years, helping students to understand the labour market. He has written extensively on business and communication topics and also participated actively in Human Resources seminars and events.

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NEIL'S CROWDED HOUSE
NME Mar 5, 2001 1:14 pm GMT
The stars line up to assist the former Crowded House frontman at his five-night stint in Auckland...
Ex-CROWDED HOUSE singer NEIL FINN has confirmed he will be joined by members of RADIOHEAD, EDDIE VEDDER, BETH ORTON and ex-SMITHS guitarist JOHNNY MARR on his forthcoming residency in AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
Finn is to play five nights at the St James venue in Auckland from April 2-6. He wrote to a number of musicians he admired, asking them to perform alongside him at the event.
Artists now confirmed to appear include Radiohead guitarist and drummer Ed O'Brien and Phil Selway, Beth Orton and ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. Friend and Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder will complete the line-up.
Speaking previously about his connection with Radiohead, Finn said: "The first time I met Ed (O'Brien) was at a festival in Europe and Radiohead had just been signed to Parlophone – it was pre-'Creep' and they were playing bridge in the dressing room…
"So I just went in to say hello and they were all playing bridge – which I thought was incredibly impressive for a band of young musicians who you might imagine at that point might be seriously indulging. But they were indulging in the music and I think that's why they got so good. They didn't abuse themselves, they abused their instruments."
Finn will return to the UK following the release of his second solo album 'One Nil' on April 9 via Parlophone. He will tour the UK and Ireland, calling at:
Belfast Waterfront (April 21)
Dublin Olympia (22)
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (23)
Newcastle City Hall (24)
Cambridge Corn Exchange (26)
Nottingham Royal Concert Hall (27)
Sheffield City Hall (29)
Bristol Colston Hall (30)
Portsmouth Guildhall (May 2)
London Shepherd's Bush Empire (3-4)
Ipswich Regent Theatre (10)
Manchester Apollo (11)
Birmingham Symphony Hall (12)
It is currently unclear who will form Finn's live band in the UK.


In the Gospels, it tells us to love each other…whether it's family, neighbors, or enemies…God's word instructs us to love one another. For when we obey His word, His love is truly made complete in us. (I John 2:5) And by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, God's love will manifest and be perfected in us as we display that love to others.
There are certain things that someone can attempt to describe to us, but until we can experience it for ourselves, we just don't get it. Take instance, the first time you saw the ocean and that vast expanse of churning water…no amount of prior description someone gave you could even come close to you seeing it with your own eyes. The same thing happens with Jesus. We may hear about Him all our lives…but it's not until we take that personal step of faith and experience Him, that we can then know true joy, peace and hope in our lives.


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PAKISTAN - ISLAM
Faisalabad: Muslim activist saves a Christian from blasphemy charges
by Shafique Khokhar
A Christian street sweeper was targeted by a mob charged with having burned pages with Koranic writing on them. In reality the pages were ripped up by two students . The mob ready to lynch the man . Intervention of a 26-year old Muslim, belonging to a network pro human rights, decisive. Christian activist: a "success" story, saving the life of an "innocent youth".
Faisalabad ( AsiaNews) - A "success" story with a happy ending thanks to the intervention of " a Muslim activist, who saved the life of an innocent young Christian" who "is not even able to read". This is what Suneel Malik, Director of Peace and Human Development Foundation ( Phd ) tells AsiaNews, commenting on the latest case of false blasphemy charges that occurred in recent days in Faisalabad in Punjab. He hopes it will help an increase in the "level of tolerance towards religious minorities", for the construction of a true peace in Pakistan and to put an end "to false accusations that besmirch the name of the country" and affect " social harmony ."
The episode date back to 22 May: Mansha Masih, is a Christian, who has worked for 15 years as a scavenger in the town of Hajweri, Faisalabad. He was picking up litter and leaves from abandoned houses in the area, when a young Muslim named Billu, from the roof of his home, accused him of desecrating pages of the Muslim holy book, the Koran. After having railed against the Christian, he began to brutally beat him.
However, the intervention of the 26-year old Muslim activist Farhan Sadiq , a journalist and member of the Human Rights Defenders Network, was decisive in saving the Christian. He ripped Masih from the hands of his tormentor and took him home. He then launched an independent investigation to verify the facts, after which it was found that the pages containing sacred verses were "desecrated" by two underage students in the area, who did not want to go to the local mosque and so they burned the books.
However, rumors of a possible case of blasphemy perpetrated by a Christian had already circulated in the town and a crowd was ready to punish the man, though innocent, with death. Even after the confession of two young men, the crowd did not want to believe the innocence of Mansha Masih, who has repeatedly stated he is "illiterate" and " had done nothing wrong," not knowing the content of the verses printed on sheets . The Muslim activist's decision in dealing with crowd and proving the charges to be false, in the end, saved the Christian's life, thus he fulfilled his task "with a great sense of responsibility."
With a population of more than 180 million people (97 per cent Muslim), Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world, the second largest Muslim nation after Indonesia. About 80 per cent of Muslims are Sunni, whilst Shias are 20 per cent. Hindus are 1.85 per cent, followed by Christians (1.6 per cent) and Sikhs (0.04 per cent). Violence against ethnic and religious minorities is commonplace across the country, with Shia Muslims and Christians as the main target, with things getting worse. Dozens of episodes , including targeted attacks against entire communities - such as in Gojra in 2009 or Joseph Colony Lahore last year - or places of worship (Peshawar in September last year) or abuses against individuals ( Sawan Masih and Asia Bibi, Rimsha Masih or the young Robert Fanish Masih, who also died in his cell), are often perpetrated under the pretext of the blasphemy laws.
"We are optimistic," says Paul Bhatti as Rimsha Masih's bail hearing postponed to Friday
National Commission for Women asks for 'immediate action' in the nun rape case in Kerala
Lahore, Muslims set Christian colony ablaze: new charges of blasphemy
Christian activist's life in danger after arrest on blasphemy charges
Another Christian condemned to death for blasphemy, without any proof
Tibetans victims of a 'second' Cultural Revolution


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I prefer not to describe my style in one word. I scrunch my nose at the inevitable question on questionnaires. Clothes fill a role, so quotidian, so profound in my life; I cannot describe their influence curtly. I ate my own words after giving birth to Louise. One victorious word emerged from my postpartum fog. It bounded together my clothing choices like an invisible clothesline. The word was stretch.
My rapport with stretchy materials evolved from practicality. I gained 40 lbs by the time Louise was born in October. Roughly 8 lbs. 10 oz were lost at the time of her birth. Four months later, the scale has seen little change. I gravitated toward an atypical style for myself. It was one of accessibility to my breasts, thick hiking socks to aid in warmth and decrease ankle swelling, and any material with more than 5% spandex. The first month, I mostly lived in robes. I think anyway. The time is blurred in my memory. It was a thick haze of painful transitions and a flux of emotions. It is worth a separate essay when I have the strength to revisit it. When I surfaced after the first month, my Aerie leggings were there to greet me with an expanding waistband. It was the loving hug my midsection needed.
The ease of stretchy materials filled my needs. I could slip into stretch pants and sweatshirts with the efficiency of a ninja. This was important right out of the hospital when slight movements caused my bladder to leak. Louise was now the dictator of my time. I was thankful for stretch when one pant leg in, Louise cried indicating it was time to nurse or be changed or be held (or the trifecta of them all!). My expanding garments were sturdy. Sturdy in my motherhood meant they took on vast amounts of breast milk and either a) dried quickly b) washed well c) easily removed and banished to the basement or d) all of the above.
Stretchy clothes hugged the curves and crevasses of my transitioning body without judgement. They were comfort during an uncomfortable life shift. They moved as I moved. I did not readjust them when rising from the couch or settling into my wooden rocking chair. I could sleep at a moment's notice and an hour later welcome guests into my home - no outfit change required. My stretchy knits kept me in a safe swaddle, so I could concentrate on protecting this new life. They even gave Louise a soft spot to nestle her cheek after a peaceful yawn. I collaborated with stretchy garments in almost every daily activity, and we worked well together.
As weeks turned months, I gained traction in motherhood. I learned Louise's cues for nursing and changing. Dressing her initially took an entire episode of The Office. In weeks, I had her dressed by the end of the opening scene. I learned how to piece together a decent salad (complete with sweet potato fries, try it - you won't be disappointed) while holding my girl and belting the "I love you baby!" line from Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Frankie Valli. Comfort no longer was confined to my clothes. I was starting to feel comfortable in my skin. It was all very exciting. I felt good; I felt semi-productive. Yet, something was still missing. I was on the cusp of feeling wholly productive in my daily pursuits. The missing piece presented itself one day as I expanded the same tank top I wore the day before (and the day before that) over my soft belly.
Stretchy clothes overstayed their welcome. The comfort I found in stretchy clothes morphed into stagnancy. My style was stuck in a blur of repetitiveness. I was mindless in my outfit choices. The only criteria when selecting garments was the amount of stretch. This was great in the first few months of motherhood. I could only focus on Louise, and a uniform of stretchy materials allowed this to happen. But, as my comfort with motherhood grew, my need for elastic waistbands diminished. I realized I did not need to hold Louise 22 hours a day for her to be content or sleeping. I had more time (and more sleep). Some of this extra time was spent with my closet. I wasn't completely moving on from stretchy loungewear, but it was time for them to fill a supporting role.
When I slipped on my velvet green overalls, it was like embracing an old friend. The feeling of a familiar self rose to the surface. So much of me - my perspective, my priorities, my intake of coffee and soft cheese - had undergone a metamorphosis. With all that change, I temporarily forgot my love of dressing. I forgot the influence getting dressed has on my day. My favorite vintage dress could make the sun rise a tad earlier, lifting my mood on a bitter winter morning. My trusty hat complimented the wildest of bed head putting my best curls forward. The luxury of my velvet overalls made me feel rich in confidence.
Dressing beyond my stretchy knits gave a small slice of the day back to me. Color combinations played out on my bed. Accessories woke from their slumber. My creativity, heavily expressed through my writing and style B.L. (before Louise), was flexing its muscles again. Not all of my clothes were up for wearing. They were either too small or not nursing friendly, but this was more of welcomed challenge than a setback. It pushed my creativity.
Dressing set my intention for the day, even if my only intention was to be the best mother I could be. My outfits often did not grace the public. My sense of freedom was felt in the pure act of dressing. My energy was higher. My attitude was more positive. The highs and lows associated with postpartum recovery were more easily navigated. I showed greater kindness to my current physical state. Loungewear hid the evidence of my pregnancy. I fill out my overalls and dresses more right now, but it is proof of an important story.
Once again, I find it difficult to describe my style in one word. The act of dressing for no one else but myself, now that's easy to summarize: powerful.
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Home Books Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications
Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome
Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome. In: Bissonnette B, Luginbuehl I, Marciniak B, Dalens BJ. Bissonnette B, & Luginbuehl I, & Marciniak B, & Dalens B.J.(Eds.),Eds. Bruno Bissonnette, et al.eds. Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications. McGraw Hill; 2006. Accessed January 31, 2023. https://accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=852&sectionid=49518184
Schinzel-giedion syndrome. Bissonnette B, Luginbuehl I, Marciniak B, Dalens BJ. Bissonnette B, & Luginbuehl I, & Marciniak B, & Dalens B.J.(Eds.),Eds. Bruno Bissonnette, et al. (2006). Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications. McGraw Hill. https://accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=852&sectionid=49518184
"Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome." Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications Bissonnette B, Luginbuehl I, Marciniak B, Dalens BJ. Bissonnette B, & Luginbuehl I, & Marciniak B, & Dalens B.J.(Eds.),Eds. Bruno Bissonnette, et al. McGraw Hill, 2006, https://accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=852&sectionid=49518184.
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A distinct dysmorphic syndrome of congenital hydronephrosis, skeletal dysplasia (open cranial sutures, steep short skull, wide occipital synchondrosis) and severe developmental retardation. Coarse facies characterized by midface retraction, bulging forehead, facial hemangiomas, short nose with anteverted nostrils, protruding large tongue, and hypertelorism. Patient usually dies during infancy.
Schinzel-Giedion Midface-Retraction Syndrome.
Probably autosomal recessive.
Craniofacial: midface retraction, large fon- tanelles, hypertelorism, low-set ears, choanal stenosis, macroglossia, short, broad neck; hair: hypertrichosis; skin: facial telangiectasia, dermal ridge hypoplasia, narrow nails; cardiac: atrial septal defect, other cardiac defects; neurological: seizure, spasticity, developmental delay, cerebral atrophy; renal: hydronephrosis, hydroureter; skeletal: hypoplastic ribs and broad ribs, postaxial polydactyly, mesomelic brachymelia, hypoplastic distal phalanges, hyperdense long tubular bone, broad ribs, clubbed feet, polysyndactyly; growth: growth retardation. Affected patients usually die in early neonatal or infancy period.
Assess for potential airway difficulty with presence of choanal stenosis, midface retraction, large tongue, short neck. The cardiac function must be assessed for possible congenital heart defect with the aid of physical examination, ECG, chest radiograph, and echocardiogram. A complete evaluation of the respiratory function for evidence of respiratory failure must be obtained through a complete physical, chest radiograph, and blood gas analysis if indicated.
There are no anesthesia reports because of the early lethality. The airway should be assessed for difficult tracheal intubation and ventilation. Avoid nasal intubation if choanal stenosis is suspected. Nasal or facial surgery may lead to further upper airway compromise. Respiratory complication is frequent with pneumonia and upper airway obstruction. Intravenous access may be difficult with abnormal joint position.
Anticonvulsant drugs should be continued throughout perioperative period. Drugs used should be tailored according to the cardiac and respiratory functions. Precautions for cardiac defect should include prophylactic antibiotics, avoidance of air embolism, and adequate rehydration.
Aicardi Syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by partial or complete agenesis of the corpus callosum, infantile spasms (spasm-like epilepsy), mental retardation, and an ocular abnormality called lacunae of the retina. Often associated with other features such as microcephaly and porencephalic cysts. The onset is generally between the age of 3 and 5 months. The disorder affects only females.
West Syndrome: A disorder characterized by the triad of infantile spasms, an interictal EEG pattern termed hypsarrhythmia, and mental retardation. This severe epilepsy syndrome is an age-dependent expression of a significantly damaged brain. It was the English physician W.J. West in 1841 who provided the first description of this bizarre epilepsy pattern, which he found in his own child. He described the pattern as "bobbings" causing a complete heaving of the head forward and toward the knees, then followed by immediate relaxation into the upright position. Repetitive in few seconds, 10 to 20 times at each attack, however continuing for no more than 2 to 3 minutes, 3 or more times a day.
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Severe form of epilepsy resulting in significant learning disabilities and impaired organization of movements.
Pallister Syndrome (Ulna-Mammary Syndrome type Pallister): A syndrome of abnormal development of the ulna, forearms, mammary glands, axillary apocrine glands, teeth, palate, and vertebral and urogenital systems. Absence of body odor and axillary sweating, absence of breast tissue, and hypoplasia of nipples and areolas. Both sexes affected equally. Autosomal dominant inheritance.
Al-Gazali L, Farndon P, Burn J, et al: The Schinzel-Giedion syndrome. J Med Genet 27:42, 1990. [PubMed: 2407846]
Schinzel A, Giedion A: A syndrome of severe midface retraction, multiple skull anomalies, clubfeet, and cardiac and renal malformation in sibs. Am J Med Genet 1:361, 1978. [PubMed: 665725]


Ever get a craving that can never seem to go away? Bacon, for example: when you think of that crispiness, the savoriness…well, you can't stop until you get it. Then once you have it, well, you have to have it again. Sorry, did I just make you hungry? Don't hate!
Well, we had one of those cravings a few weekends ago: bbq (that's me) AND mac & cheese (yeah that's Kristien of course). Believe it or not, it's not that easy to get both together (and have them both be good). We had two great options that rocked both: Q in Port Chester and Bobby Q's in Westport, but we were so hungry that we couldn't drive 30 minutes. We needed that food STAT so we sped on over to Ash Creek Saloon in Norwalk.
Our jaws dropped when we found out there'd be at least a 20 minute wait, but we made the best of it and saddled on up to the bar. Now, pardners, we ordered from a decent list of draughts, but before we could finish our table was ready. Don't you love those nice surprises in life?
We got our strategy underway: buffalo wings, mac & cheese, and some bbq. We couldn't figure out what BBQ, so we figured…hey, why not get it all with The Posse? Yeah, we had to bake Christmas cookies the next day anyway, so we could use leftovers for fuel.
Our wings came to us, steamy, warm, and dripping with a sweet and tangy hell-fire sauce. There was definite heat going on, but it wasn't overpowering at all. Evidence of heat? Sliced jalapenos were strewn about the wings and were steeping in the sauce. The meat was cooked nicely, wasn't dried out, and was nice and juicy. Our problem with the wings, though, was that they weren't crispy enough like you come to expect. Monster B's, for example, were nice and crispy, had great sauce, and still kept the meat juicy.
The baked mac & cheese was good too with golden breadcrumbs on top. This is more of a solid, baked, less liquidy kind of mac & cheese. The flavors were almost there, but it could have used just a few more hits of salt – it was kind of bland.
$47 for two people ($23.50 for each additional person) gets ya Shorty's baby back ribs, Memphis dry rub ribs, bbq chicken, bbq sausage, brisket, sweet potato fries, french fries, coleslaw, cornbread, and beans. Holy crap, did we actually eat all that? First, we have to say that everything was cooked so well here. The chicken skin was well-flavored and was nice and crispy, while the meat itself was juicy. The ribs were delicate and fell off the bone with just a slight tug. On the ribs, though, was a very sweet sauce that became very overpowering. Kristien was not a fan. The sausage was interesting because it tasted like an Italian sausage with fennel. I mean, who the heck doesn't like Italian sausage, but served as bbq sausage? Meh, not so much! Last of all was the brisket and that comes pulled apart for you. It was delicate, tender, and full of flavor, but definitely different than a typical brisket. Kristien would've liked it with more fat – yeah that's how she likes her brisket. Can you blame her?
Onto the sides that came with The Posse! The major reason to come to Ash Creek Saloon is to have the sweet potato fries that come with a lovely and sweet molasses sauce. They come out crispy, hot, and ready to dip. Ahhhh. SO GOOD! The french fries, though, were soggy and not so good…so we just ate more sweet potato fries. Kristien took ownership over the coleslaw. It was seasoned well and had a tangy kick, but had just a little too much mayo. I lorded (or larded?) over the beans, cooked with nice chunks of pork. The pork added great flavor and a smokiness to the beans, but it could have used a bit more brown sugar to sweeten it up. Last stop was the cornbread. It's that kind of cornbread that's heavy and solid, close to the consistency of a muffin. Yum! You feel about 20 lbs. heavier after downing a slice, but hey, it's Saturday. Calories don't count on Saturdays, duh.
Ash Creek Saloon is a good, go-to place for grub and bbq food. You're not going to get the bbq that you've been dreaming of your whole life, but it's certainly satisfying. They cook the food nicely here, but with just a bit more (or maybe a bit less) flavor and seasoning, the food would be closer to great. The Posse is definitely a cool way to go if you want to try all of their bbq at once…especially if you enjoy bbq leftovers. SO MUCH FOOD!
Great post! Yes you did make me hungry! Those sweet potato fries sound awesome!
Sorry, Marissa. :) Now I'm hungry because I remember writing about bacon! :) Seriously, you need to eat those sweet potato fries…redonkulous.
Yeee haww! We feel so bad, we want to definitely hang out and try some bbq. You ever been to Smokey Joe's? Maybe we try that one together?


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The Jens Otto Christiansen House, also known as Bedstemor's (Grandmother's) House, is a historic residence located in Elk Horn, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.  The historic importance of the house is its association with Danish immigration into Shelby and Audubon counties from 1865 to 1924.  This is the largest area of Danish rural settlement in the United States.  Construction of the 1½-story, frame house is attributed to Jens Otto Christiansen, who immigrated to the United States in 1889 and worked as a carpenter.  It follows a basic foursquare plan with Queen Anne-style embellishments that include triangular gabled wall dormers, decorative sunburst woodwork, and decorative shingle siding.

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Does the color of a fruit or vegetable indicate what phytochemicals it contains?
What is the connection between 5 A Day The Color Way and phytochemicals?
What part of a fruit or vegetable contains the phytochemicals?
What affects the amount of phytochemicals in foods?
Do fresh fruits and vegetables have more phytochemicals than canned or frozen?
How do phytochemicals work in the body?
Are phytochemicals stored in the body?
Do phytochemicals work with traditional nutrients to promote health?
Scientists group phytochemicals according to their chemical structure. This often means that phytochemicals in a group act in the human body in a similar way. Two broad classes of phytochemicals are carotenoids and flavonoids.
Color is a good, but not exclusive, indicator of phytochemical content. Many, but not all, phytochemicals are pigments that give plants color. Some phytochemicals are colorless. Some phytochemicals are responsible for taste. Sometimes one color may mask another color. Products in a color group will have varying amounts of the same phytochemical.
Most people tend to eat the same fruits and vegetables. 5 A Day The Color Way is a campaign that gives consumers a system for choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. Each fruit or vegetable has a unique mixture of nutrients and phytochemicals. Eating across and within the color groups is a great way to get the health benefits fruits and vegetables can provide.
Phytochemicals are found in all edible portions of a fruit or vegetable, although they are frequently concentrated in the skin. So eating them with their peels on is a plus.
Both genes and the environment affect the amount of phytochemicals in foods.
Not necessarily. For example, the carotenoids in vegetables and fruit can be absorbed more efficiently in processed form (juice, sauce, paste, ketchup). Temperature changes that occur when tomatoes are processed, in addition to pureeing or blenderizing, make the carotenoids more easily absorbed by the body. However broccoli steamed for more than 3 or 4 minutes loses isothiocyanates.
We still have much to learn about the bioavailability of phytochemicals in our bodies, but scientists have identified several ways that phytochemicals work. Many phytochemicals are strong antioxidants that help moderate the damage to cells resulting from oxidation, which is a normal process the body uses to produce energy. Phytochemicals are also involved in many of the metabolic pathways that regulate the body's functions. Some seem to work by preventing bacteria from sticking to places they should not be or preventing blood cells from sticking together and flowing freely. Also, some phytochemicals may reduce inflammation that occurs in the walls of arteries. Phytochemicals may also enhance the body's ability to detoxify chemicals, slow or stop growth of cancer cells and even kill cancer cells.
Carotenoids are fat-soluble compounds, like vitamins A, D, E, and K, and they can get stored in body fat the same way. Also like vitamins, one is very much less likely to accumulate toxic levels from whole foods than from concentrated supplements.
Flavonoids are more water-soluble, like B-vitamins and vitamin C. They get washed out of the body and are rarely stored, so food sources of flavonoids may have to be eaten more frequently than foods containing fat-soluble carotenoids, in order to get their benefits.
There are still many unanswered questions in this area, but studies show the greatest health benefits seem to come from eating fruits and vegetables as opposed to taking the isolated nutrients. It appears that the nutrients and some phytochemicals from food might work together to produce a greater effect than they may have produced in isolation.
The amount of fruits and vegetables recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has gone up for every age and gender. For most people (consuming 2200 calories), the new guidelines suggest 5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day. This translates into about half of your plate or half of what you eat each day. Currently, there are no national recommendations for the amounts of phytochemicals needed to prevent disease. The Institute of Medicine has just finished updating the guidelines (Dietary Reference Intakes) on traditional nutrients, but more research is needed before decisions can be made on effective amounts for phytochemicals. By eating a variety of fruits and vegetables of all colors, you will get a good mix of phytochemicals in your diet.


The leaves of this perennial herb gave a gentle lemon scent. It is often used as a flavouring in ice cream and herbal teas and frequently paired with fruit or used in fish dishes. It is the key ingredient in lemon balm pesto.
A perennial herb of the mint family, it is easily grown and self seeds freely growing to 70-150 cm. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent, related to mint. Small white flowers full of nectar attract bees, hence the genus name Melissa (Greek for 'honey bee'). Lemon balm is often used as a flavouring in ice cream and herbal teas, both hot and iced, often in combination with other herbs such as spearmint. It is also frequently paired with fruit dishes or candies. It can be used in fish dishes and is the key ingredient in lemon balm pesto.


of little significance or importance.
music: Of a musical scale in which some notes are sounded flat.
A person who is below the legal age of responsibility or accountability.
A subject area of secondary concentration of a student at a college or university, or the student who has chosen such a secondary concentration.
#* I had so many credit hours of English, it became my minor.
#* I became an English minor.
To choose or have an area of secondary concentration as a student in a college or university.
#* I had so many credit hours of English, I decided to minor in it.
comparative of parvus; lesser, inferior, smaller.


During a critical incident, you may need to reload your defensive firearm with your support hand because your strong hand might be injured, holding a baby, or otherwise occupied. This is not the time to learn how to reload with your support hand. The time to learn and practice that vital defensive skill is now. Mike Seeklander demonstrates the support-hand reload.
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iPhone 11 is it worth the price? Full review
By Yassine Samma - September 10, 2019
Apple has just announced the iPhone 11 at its big iPhone launch event in San Francisco, and we've got the first details of the new phone right here. Below we've listed all the key specs and features of the new iPhone as we've learnt them, but if you want to read about everything Apple's unveiled you may want to follow along with our iPhone 11 launch event liveblog.The iPhone 11 arrives alongside the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, which are Apple's top-end handsets this year. The iPhone 11 is designed as a sequel to the iPhone XR.The new iPhone 11 has just been confirmed by Apple on stage, so we're putting all the information here as we learn it. We'll also have our hands-on review of the iPhone 11 up soon, along with our first impressions of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The iPhone 11 starts at $699 AU $1,199, which is a touch cheaper than the iPhone XR was at launch. You can pre-order the iPhone 11 from September 13, and it'll ship (or you can buy it for real) from September 20. Most networks in most countries will offer the device, as it's far from an exclusive handset. The new iPhone 11 is available in Purple, White, Yellow, Green, Black and Product Red. The rear of the phone is glass, and there's a Lightning connector on the bottom edge. There's no 3.5mm headphone jack on this device, with Apple having dropped the port. It comes with a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, which is the same size as the screen on 2018's iPhone XR. The notch remains at the top of the screen, and overall the device looks remarkably like last year's phone. The dimensions of the phone are 150.9mm x 75.7mm x 8.3mm, and it weighs in at 194 grams. It's also water resistant, coming with an IP68 rating. That should mean you're able to submerge it in the bath or take it in the shower, as it can survive in up to two meters of water.
There's a big focus on the camera this year, and that's because it's a dual lens sensor, for the first time on the cheaper iPhone.
There's a 12MP wide camera with a 26mm lens, and that's paired with a 12MP ultra-wide camera. That second snapper has 120 degree field of view. Night Mode has returned for low light conditions, and it comes turned on automatically on the iPhone 11. It's a similar affair to Google's Night Sight on Pixel phones, and the on-stage example seemed quite impressive
It improves brightness and attempts to reduce noise in your images. Apple believes the iPhone 11 will be three times faster in low light scenarios too.
Video modes include 4K video recording, slow and time-lapse. Apple also says it has improved image stabilization on the new phone too.
Overall, Apple claims to have the "highest quality video recording in a smartphone". We'll be sure to test out that claim at the time of our full review. The selfie camera is a 12MP TrueDepth camera, and the aim is so you can rotate the phone to take wider images although this isn't a wide-angle shooter. It's also the first time Apple has included 4K video recording on the selfie camera. The chipset inside the iPhone 11 is called the A13 Bionic. Apple claims it has the fastest CPU and GPU in a smartphone with this device, and that's something else we'll be sure to test in the future.
Apple has shown off some video games being played on the phone, but we've yet to fully learn what the chipset will be capable of. The battery inside the iPhone 11 comes with the claim it'll last an hour longer than the iPhone XR. Apple never announces the exact sizes of its batteries, but we'll be sure to learn it in the coming days. The device will come running iOS 13 software out of the box immediately that comes with a system-wide Dark Mode for the first time. A claim on the stage says it comes with "enhanced Face ID", but it's uncertain exactly how the facial unlocking technology has been improved. The phone will be available in 64GB, 128GB or 256GB options. We've yet to learn the exact differences in prices for the three devices.
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How to Choose The Best Travel Camera for Beginners
By Yassine Samma - August 26, 2019
Buying your first camera for travelling is not an easy job. You want to get your hands on the best travel camera that will be suitable for your travel needs. If this is your first travel camera, it can feel a little intimidating knowing what to look for in a travel camera as a beginner.
You'll want to get the best camera, but your budget is limited, or you can't understand all the jargons the pros are using. Well, I've created this guide to help you with everything you'll need to know to buy the best travel camera for beginners. When I was buying my camera, I had so many questions like:
What camera accessories should I get for my new camera?
What is the best camera for travel blogging?
What type of travel photography do I like?
Do I need a camera with 4K video?
Should I get the kit lens, zoom lens or prime with my travel camera?
How many megapixels should my camera have?
How much should my budget be for a travel camera be, as a beginner photographer?
What's the best mirrorless camera for travel?
I was just starting out, so I didn't want to spend that much on my first camera.Plus, I had friends who had these big DSLRs, and I was not a fan of lugging, two tons of brick around my neck all day while travelling.
After months of research on the best camera to buy for travel and many many visits to the camera store. I brought what is still one of the best cameras for travelling, that is compact and produces professional level image quality.
This guide basically covers all the questions that I asked when I was buying my camera and that I now get asked by people every day.I have broken everything down in an easily understandable format starting from the basic point and shoot travel cameras to the bigger full frame DSLRs.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST TRAVEL CAMERA
When I was looking for my first camera everyone told me that I had to have a camera that could do 4k video, because that would give me the best video quality. Now, I realised that most people don't watch videos in 4K, and unless you are planning on doing some Discovery Channel level travel videography.
The size of the resolution of a camera is known as megapixels. The higher the number of megapixels, the higher the image quality. You don't need a camera with super high megapixel, any camera with a megapixel of 20 and up, will be good at taking travel photography.
Starting off I looked at the numerous dimensions and weight of the travel cameras on the market. The last thing you want to get is a big camera that you will lug around all day while travelling. The camera you pick should be lightweight and compact, easy to throw into a backpack and take on your travels without adding extra bulk to your existing travel gear.However, the bigger the camera, the larger the sensor
For me, my travel camera had to have its own WIFI and Bluetooth capabilities. This was a deal breaker for me.It was imperative that the travel camera I got have these functions.
Types of travel photography
What you will be taking photos of while you are travelling will determine the best travel photography camera for you. Your travel photography style may even influence the lenses that you choose to get.
Camera Looks
Now I know a lot of people might not think that the way a camera looks matters but do!I am a bit vain, but I don't care.I looked at all the cameras that had everything I wanted in a travel camera, and then I thought to myself.
Does this camera look good in my hands and around my neck?When I see this camera does it make me excited to go out and shoot travel photos or just photography in general?If the answer were no, I would not get that camera.
There is no point getting the most expensive camera on the market, if it's bulky, takes up space and doesn't get you excited to go out and shoot or feel right to carry around. You just wouldn't use it and that will be money wasted.
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Guide to Building a Gaming Computer
A Gaming Computer , conjointly referred to as gaming PC, could be a laptop computer that's capable of enjoying computationally and diagrammatically exacting video games. area unit they're terribly kind of like standard computers with the exception that these machines are fitted with performance-oriented video card and different specifications. this sort of computers are often simply bought within the market however at a way higher value compared to the traditional computers. Since most of the gamers square measure each price and performance acutely aware, most of them value more highly to build their own play pc than shopping for a inherent play pc.
Building your own custom play pc merely means that you get all of your pc elements individually and piece them up along to club your play laptop. With this methodology you'll come through a quick and cost-efficient play pc suited to your own play desires. Besides saving plenty of cash Associate in Nursingd having an economical machine, building your own play pc also can be plenty of fun.
How to choose your Gaming Computer ?
Perhaps the biggest challenge one can face when building their own gaming computer is
choosing the right components for your needs. So without further ado, here is a simple
guide in order to help you in building your own gaming computer.
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The Central process Unit (CPU) is all told|one amongst|one in every of} the foremost vital core parts in all laptop systems. The central processor could be a portion within the system that carries out the directions of a worm. In straightforward terms it may describe because the brains of the pc. The performance of your games and different applications can depend upon this micro chip.
Choosing the simplest Central process Unit (CPU) for your recreation laptop may be a tough call to form. selecting the most recent, fastest, or costliest processor on the market will not perpetually end in the proper central processor for your explicit system. Some processors area unit designed to figure with an exact or specific motherboards, so the central processor kind limits the motherboard kind you'll use.
For a recreation laptop, you'll actually need a robust central processor for it to playing beautifully. as luck would have it these CPUs area unit provided by Intel and AMD (Advanced small Devices) at an inexpensive worth.
Intel has the Core i7 and Core i5 processor models. presently these models area unit the foremost fashionable ones used for recreation functions, that area unit largely suggested for recreation computers.
AMD, on the opposite hand, has the Athlon and Phenom series. If you wish to travel AMD, you'll strive the foremost suggested Phenom X4 series.
2. Motherboard:
The motherboard is the hub of the computer system. It is where all other components are connected to. If we consider the CPU as the brain of the computer system, then the motherboard is the central nervous system. Thus buying the best motherboard is a good investment.
After choosing your CPU, next you need to consider choosing your motherboard for your gaming computer. When selecting a motherboard, you should remember three things.
First, a motherboard will generally support one type of processor only. Different CPUs have different connectors that physically vary with one another, Make sure that your CPU plug is suitable to your mother board connector.
Second, motherboards have a certain speed limitation depending on the processor model. Maximum processor speed allowed by the motherboard will be quoted in the motherboard specifications. Before buying, check whether your selected motherboard can support your chosen CPU.
Third, motherboards are the ones who can dictate the type and amount of RAM you can have. In a gaming computer, you would want to have either DDR SDRAM or RDRAM which is at least 1G worth. So ensure that your motherboard can support this type and amount of memory.
Here are some examples of well-known motherboards manufacturers where you can browse for your perfect gaming motherboard: ASUS, ABIT, MSI, XFX, EVGA, Intel, and Gigabyte.
3. Hard Drive
The hard drive is the computer component responsible for storing your files and programs. When buying a hard drive for your gaming computer, consider these three main features: speed, size, and the type of interface.
[Speed] Basically the faster the hard drive spins the fast you are able to access and transfer your data. Currently, the best hard drives in the market these days can have a speed around 7200rpm (rounds per minute). In a gaming computer, you don't want anything less than this; else it will cause delays between reading and writing data.
Faster hard drives that reach speeds of 10,000rpm and 15,000rpm are available in the market at a higher price. For your gaming computer, a 7200rpm hard drive is already enough for but if you can shell out more money, then you can opt for these faster hard drives.
[Size] Hard drives come in different sizes, which can range from 80GB to 500GB and more. For your gaming computer, it is always recommended that you purchase the largest hard drive you can afford. This will allow you to store lots and lots of software and data (including games).
[Interface] The interface of the hard drive is responsible for managing the exchange of data between a computer and the hard drive. Currently, the most commonly used hard drive interface used today is Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA); which comes in two forms, the original Parallel ATA (PATA) and the newer and faster Serial ATA (SATA).
There's also the expensive Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) which are used primarily for high-end workstation computer. For you gaming computer, it is sufficient enough to have the SATA if your motherboard can support it.
4. Video Card:
Choosing the right video card that is supported by both your CPU and motherboard is a very important and tough decision to make. The gaming video card you choose will be responsible for producing the dazzling 3D graphics and effects seen in the latest computer games. A better graphics card can deliver a better 3D gaming experience, so the best and affordable video card should be bought for you gaming computer.
The graphic processing unit (GPU) can be connected to your motherboard through AGP or PCI Express slot. For you gaming computer, it is recommended that you use a graphics card connected through a PCI Express slot on your motherboard.
The speed and efficiency of the GPU should not be the only thing that counts when buying your video card. You should also consider the advance 3D rendering effects such as anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, bump-mapping, pixel shaders and much more. For your gaming computer, consider a video card that can support such latest 3D rendering techniques in the software world.
Like the CPU market, there are two primary competing companies that current dominate the graphic card. These companies are ATI and nVidia. ATI is responsible for the Radeon series, while nVidia is marketing the GeForce line of cards.
5. Gaming Keyboard
Custom built keyboards designed specifically for gaming can give an edge to a gamer using it. But currently, there is no general gaming keyboard that can be recommended for all gamers. Why? This is due to the fact that different gamers have different or varying styles of play, posture, and wrist anatomy. So basically, there is no such thing as a gaming keyboard that is best for everyone.
According to Build-Gaming-Computers, one of the best gaming keyboards available in the market is the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard. This keyboard has been custom-made to meet a gamer's need. It specifically features:
a. An adjustable, backlit LCD screen that displays important in-game information during gameplay;
b. Backlit keys to play in the dark or low-lit areas;
c. 18 programmable "G keys" used to execute macros; and
d. Timer controls to keep track of game events.
8. Gaming Mouse
Like the gaming keyboard, choosing the best gaming mouse can help increase the level of your gaming experience. Using a custom-designed gaming mouse gives the best accuracy and control which allows you to play games at your best.
Computer mouse come in different types which are the optical, laser, and ball mice types. Currently, optical and laser type mouse are commonly used due to their precision and better tracking, allowing for more accuracy and control.
When selecting the best mouse for your gamin computer, you should consider a number of factors. One of the most important one is the resolution. Resolution is the number of pixels per inch a mouse's optical sensor and focusing lens can see when you move the mouse around. The higher the resolution a mouse has, the better the accuracy and precision.
Next consider the responsiveness of the mouse. It is the number of megapixels per second the mouse can process. This is important especially in fast-paced games such as first person shooters games. The more megapixels per second the mouse can process, the more responsive it is; thus it offers faster and precise control in your games.
How to Choose an Air Conditioner I Air Conditioner Guide
Due to a lot of heat and trendy housing that's largely engorged, it becomes terribly troublesome to survive in summers. As trendy issues want trendy thereforelutions so, in these sunny summers, the cooling system is that the answer you would like. If you're progressing to obtain a replacement cooling system, we tend to ar here for your facilitate as invariably. we tend to gift you the list of essential options.
Necessary features to know before buying an AC in the United States of America.
Intelligent Digital Control:
It is higher to decide on the AC that has digital management because it makes straightforward for you to regulate the settings. several moveable AC have intelligent management panels that feature totally different choices such as:
Temperature changes
Mode choice choices
Fan speed choice
Similarly, there's a far off management feature. Some air con units have a far off that's nearly useless. It doesn't work from a distance. therefore seek for the higher remote possibility. Check this before shopping for so select the one with advanced management options which will work effectively from distance. this may create it straightforward for you and can prevent from future issues.
The most necessary factor that associate degree AC is brought primarily is its cooling capability. There area unit completely different cooling capacities in numerous areas. The cooling capability of air conditioners is measured in British thermal unit. largely the conventional vary is ten,000 to 14,000 BTU. There area unit air con units with higher and lower cooling powers than this. you'll be able to select the acceptable one consistent with the world of your area. Don't ignore the scale and space of the place that you would like air con. this can be the foremost necessary issue and ignoring it may result in creating you AC useless as then it'll not provide desired results.
Eco-Energy Saver:
Many fashionable and advance Air Conditioners accompany the eco energy-saver feature. this suggests that they need temperature sensors and once the temperature of the space gets to the specified level than they mechanically get off. during this means, these aren't solely environment-friendly however conjointly save energy. thus whereas selecting the most effective cooling system, like the one with the eco energy-saver feature.
Washable Dual Filtration System:
Another advance feature to appear for is "dual filtration system". Air conditioners with this advance technology have the power to filter the air and take away mud particles etc. These air conditioners square measure higher as they provide further protection together with cooling. you'll be able to have clean air free from mud and alternative suspended particles. this can be particularly sensible for folks with respiration issues and for young kids. continuously like the one with washable filtration system as a result of such AC square measure straightforward to wash. you'll be able to merely wash these units by water through the hose.
3 in 1 Functionality:
While selecting for the most effective AC like the one having three in one practicality. These air conditioners square measure quite simply AC and might perform the subsequent action:
Air acquisition
Self evaporation system
With these advance functions, your AC becomes quite simply AC. thus it's higher to appear for a lot of and higher choices. you'll use your AC as a friend in an exceedingly moderate climate. It may be accustomed take away humidness from your room's atmosphere. during this method, it delivers higher worth for your cash.
Mobility:
There ar moveable Air Conditioners that ar simple to maneuver from one place to a different. If {you ar|you're} not having central air-con or needs mobile AC to shift from one area to a different then these moveable ACs are the most effective choice. These ACs ar having wheels and aspect handles that build them simple to maneuver. If you don't like a window AC then it's higher to contemplate the one that is light-weight and with higher movability. These ACs ar far-famed today as a result of with their enhance quality, you'll use and move them simply.
24 Hour Timer:
Nowadays there ar air conditioners with a timer system. These ACs synchronise together with your daily routine and so mechanically activates once you ar home and turns off once you aren't there. during this approach, it not solely makes your life easier however additionally saves energy. it's progressing to prevent from the trouble of adjusting settings and on, off of AC. Therefore, it's perpetually higher to decide on the AC with a timer system.
Easy Installation:
The first factor that you've got Associate in Nursingd do} when shopping for an AC is to put in it. thus an honest AC is that that is simple to put in. Units having complicated installations square measure a lot of exposed to breakage and issues in functioning. therefore opt for the one that is simple to put in and has no complicated procedures of installation and removal.
Best Laptops for Blogging 2019
In today's changing world, shopping for a laptop computer that stands over time could be a difficult method. on a daily basis new technologies emerge and vanish. Walking with those technologies is kind of necessary else you'll ne'er perceive wherever we tend to square measure going. As a blogger, if you're seeking to shop for a laptop computer- you wish to make sure to confirm that the laptop computer you're shopping for will make your blogging a chunk of cake and therefore the best thanks to get the proper laptop is to be told. So, during this post, we tend to square measure about to review the simplest laptops for bloggers and blogging 2019. So, let's start...
Dell Inspiron i5558-2859 BLK
As a blogger, if you are looking for a big screen laptop, then Dell Inspiron i5558-2859 BLK is the right choice for you. Not only the screen, but this laptop has lots of features that are top-notch and thus makes it the top-most choice for bloggers. Comes with 15.6 Inches (39.62 cm) screen it has 378 x 262 x 23 mm resolutions. It operates on window 10 and features Intel Core i3-5015U (5th Gen). Other features include 8GB RAM (Expandable up to 16GB), 1 TB HDD Capacity, 4.0 Bluetooth version, 1 USB 3.0 SLOTS, 2x USB 2.0 slots, SD card reader, a headphone jack, a microphone jack and a VGA port. The 4 Cell- Li-Ion offers a great battery life.
For those who are looking for an affordable laptop with great performance should invest in Acer Spin 1. This 11-inch 2-in-1 laptop comes with a full HD display and metal chassis. It comes with a resolution of 1024 x 768 that comes under high-definition. The metal chassis is solid yet light. It weighs only 2.76 pounds and 0.55-inches thicker. You will get an option to choose from Pentium processors and Intel Celeron. Other features include 4GB RAM along with storage options of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. Claiming 8 hours battery life, the laptop is quite commendable.
Lenovo ThinkPad E580
The ThinkPad E580 by Lenovo is one of the most preferences of many bloggers and writers. It features Intel Core processors with AMD Radeon discrete graphics. Other than this, it also possesses features like HDMI port, USB 3.1 port, USB-C Port and 1X1 AC Wi-Fi. The simple design makes it one of its own kind. Speaking about the battery life, it offers an amazing 13 hours battery life that allows writers to write for a longer time. Undoubtedly, Lenovo ThinkPad E580 is an excellent well-built gadget that also offers dual array microphone, video conferencing and large screen display of 15.6 inches.
When it comes to buying a performance-based laptop for bloggers, how can we forget Apple? The Apple MacBook Air comes with all the features a blogger needs like a video content, editing photos, opening different tabs at one time and other multi-tasking ability. The laptop features 4GM RAM, 128GB SSD Storage, 1.6-2.7 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor and 13.3-inch LED-backlit Widescreen Display with 1440 x 900 resolution. Apple MacBook air gives you 12-15 hours battery back-up which is quite more than enough.
Acer chromebook14
The Acer Chromebook 14 is the first chrome book to combine Chrome OS and the Intel Core TM I5-6200U. It has everything a writer or a blogger expect from a laptop. Other than compliant with Google's Chromebook, it also provides durability, manageability and business-class security to all bloggers and business customers. The 14 inches full HD anti-glare screen of Chromebook comes with 1080p IPS LCD. Chromebook 14 offers a full-size HDMI output, a headphone jack, USB 3.0 ports and a security lock. The Intel Celeron processor along with 4GB RAM is enough for bloggers when it comes to browsing websites for research. Weighs only 3.42 pounds, it is quite heavy to carry. It offers amazing 12 hours of battery life along with improved wireless speeds.
Apple MacBook Air 2019 Full Review
Apple has earned its name together of the leading school giants within the world. Be it iPhone or MacBook Air, all its gadgets and devices has been a revolution. Lately, Apple MacBook Air has grabbed the eye of individuals. Compared to the first-ever Ultrabook, there ar several new upgrades and options the users reaching to be are going to see. beyond any doubt this thirteen.1mm sleek gizmo is one amongst the simplest entry-level laptops that Apple has come back up with.
12-inch, 28.05cm x 19.65cm dimensions
1.6GHz Intel Core i5-8210Y
8GB (2,133MHz LPDDR3)
802.11ac Wi-F, Bluetooth 4.2
720p FaceTime HD webcam
The battery life of the latest Apple MacBook air lasts for 12 hours of local video and wireless web use, which is quite decent.
Apple is providing 3 color variants for this laptop computer. These ar ancient silver, Gold, and house grey. The light Apple brand has been switched to Chrome one, that is another modified feature.
720p FaceTime HD Camera along side three electro-acoustic transducer helps to form voice calls and videos sensible. but speaking regarding the resolution, it options 1080p digital camera that is kind of sensible compared to its competitors.
Improved Features
Ports: The Apple MacBook Air has 2 USB-C ports, a 3.5 millimetre earphone jack and single USB-1 port.
Touch-ID - The intrinsical bit ID permits users to log-into the portable computer mistreatment fingerprint. It makes work into the MacBook air straightforward and fast.
Speakers - Improved speakers square measure capable of twenty fifth louder volume.
Keyboard and Trackpad
The redesigned keyboard of this device options 3rd-Gen Butterfly mechanism that gives responsiveness and nice comfort.
Where keyboard is super sleek, the bit ID is another welcome addition. the facility key options of the MacBook Air is inherent fingerprint scanner that permits you to unlock the portable computer, particularly once it's in sleep mode. you'll be able to select from a PIN, or a watchword to lock it. The biometric knowledge is hold on on the T2 security chip that restricts hackers to hack the gismo.
The MacBook Air is a thin laptop is just 0.9kg with dimensions 28.05cm x 19.65cm.It has a wedge-shaped style, thus it tapers off to zero.16 inches that is its thinnest purpose. This new widget is healthier, faster, power tool and diluent. It weighs simply one.25 weight unit that makes it simple to hold. The aluminium-heavy alloy unibody case is lighter and also the magnesium-based material is one in every of its and purpose. the style of the Apple MacBook Air is sort of improved and appears sort of a new model.
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ERNAKULAM TOWN ERN to VAPI VAPI train timings, routes, stops, and complete info.
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In the last issue of Dimensions we introduced the characteristics of an "A-Team" supplier and focused on their ability to challenge assumptions. This is the second part of the series, in which we discuss the ability of a supplier to think creatively.
Textbook solutions are fine for textbook projects. But if you need something out of the ordinary or if you're looking for better-than-average results, an A-Team supplier will think creatively to help you accomplish your goals.
Before offering creative perspectives, a supplier should dig deep to find out as much as possible about a project, even when the parameters seem straightforward.
A client in the glass industry engaged SSOE to do preliminary work on a project where the solution was predetermined – build a new batch plant at a cost of millions of dollars.
The goal was to have the capability to deliver different batch mixtures to any of their multiple glass furnaces at different times of the year. By examining the existing batch system and asking more questions regarding their goal, SSOE's engineers were able to propose a new approach that utilized the existing batch system and added some new equipment. This solution cut the cost of the project approximately in half — and achieved the same business objective for the client. When creative thinking is applied to a compensation arrangement, everyone wins. SSOE routinely saves money for clients by coming up with unique solutions.
This was the impetus for SSOE and select long-term clients to base a part of SSOE's compensation on performance. There are various ways to structure these agreements so that they are amenable to both parties. When suppliers think creatively to reduce costs, the client is confident that their fees are well spent.
An A-Team supplier is also open to non-traditional business arrangements. SSOE recently established a joint venture with d-Technologies, a firm that employs cost-effective engineering resources from India. Their expertise, combined with SSOE's depth of technical and project management talent provides clients with a very competitive high-value team. The creation of this minority-owned venture, Coast to Coast Engineering (C2C), presents its clients with another advantage – the ability to meet their minority business enterprise goals.