On a recent trip to Japan, I realized how technologically conservative the rest of the world is. Most of Asia has embraced the onset of smart technology and they are integrating it into their lives through smart homes.
Don't worry the robots haven't taken over just yet, but there is technology you should add to your home, specifically your bathroom, to save energy, money, and water.
Some of these additions to the bathroom are costly while others are simple and affordable.
Go through the list to see which smart technology your bathroom needs. I've also added a bonus piece of tech at the end for your enjoyment.
Among the list of technologies that make up a smart bathroom, a digital shower is probably my favorite piece of tech.
I feel like a nuclear researcher every time I try getting my shower to the right temperature. A tenth of an inch to the right, a smudge to the left, and hmmm, well, cold for a bit then boiling hot – we've all been there right?
Despite all my efforts, the temperature is almost never perfect. It's either scolding hot or oddly cold.
I even tried setting up my alarm 20 minutes earlier than all my families members just so they don't flush the toilet or use the faucets, thereby sending a wave of cold water my way.
With digital showers all these inefficiencies become obsolete.
Digital showers are highly responsive and allow you to configure and pre-program the precise temperature at which you wish to shower.
These are perfect additions to the smart home and bathroom because they save energy and money as the risk of overheating is averted and hot water isn't wasted.
They are also perfect for children and newborns.
No more temperature shifts and no more quantum physics to try and figure out the best angle for the shower handle.
I don't know about you but I'm a professional singer… well at least in the shower where no one can hear me screech like a crow.
Everyone loves listening to music while taking a shower. There is just something about the private area and the relaxing water that makes you want to jam out to your favorite tunes.
Of course, you could risk bringing your phone into the shower area with you, but then again you could also just drop your phone in the toilet.
The smart thing to do is get a Bluetooth shower head. This smart technology is wireless and therefore completely safe to use. The speaker system comes built into the shower head and allows you to connect to any device using Bluetooth technology.
The smart tech is designed so that the flowing stare will not disrupt the sound of the music so you can enjoy your favorite music, a weekly podcast, or an audiobook while you refresh.
If you really want to kick it up a notch, you can get a waterproof touchscreen installed in the shower and connect it to your Bluetooth shower head, so you can change music in real-time.
Some smart screens allow you to watch TV, listen to the radio, and read.
To really go for the gusto and up your water saving efforts, you could also integrate an aerated shower head to save money by foaming up the exerted water and dispensing less. The pressure and feel would remain the same but the amount of water you could save in the long term is astronomical.
Want to talk about some real groundbreaking technology? Well, you will have to wait because right now we're talking about steam free mirrors.
Since the water vapor exerted by your shower is extremely hot and the surface of the mirror cold, a thin layer of what is actually tiny drops of water, forms against the entire mirror.
While it can be fun to draw faces and mustaches with your finger, unfortunately, the mist doesn't just wipe away as it continuously forms.
It's like an annoying cat that doesn't grasp the concept of personal space and the smudges never come off when you try to see yourself again.
I'm not even going to pretend to understand the technology behind these surfactant and hydrophilic mirrors but I can tell you this, they work and they are worth it!
To kick it up a notch, some super high tech mirrors come with built-in AI technology that gives personalized feedback on your look and sense of style for the day as well as news and weather updates.
Creepy right? Don't be so quick to judge, the next item on the list is a bit of a shocker.
Remember the groundbreaking technology I was talking about a moment ago? Trust me you don't know the half of it.
When I first stumbled upon a Japanese washing toilet, I thought the name indicated an efficient toilet that self-washes. Oh, you poor sweet thing.
Turns out that these smart toilets are in fact very popular in some parts of Asia and come with built-in nozzles and pressurized water streams that clean your backside after every use.
You can even find these in some mall toilets – I've seen them in Pattaya. Seriously.
The idea is that you are saving toilet paper and it is hygienic because you are completely cleaned. I must admit, this smart technology is a bit odd, but it totally makes sense.
The toilets have LED lighting in case it's too dark at night, the cover has a motion sensor to open and close automatically, and the seat is temperature controlled so you don't have to freeze your backside every morning. They are completely safe to use and have a longer life-time than most toilets.
Some advanced models also have self-cleaning functions so you won't ever have to clean the toilet yourself.
Simply sit on the toilet, do as nature intended, flush, then using the adjustable speed and pressure buttons, activate the water.
You can also change the settings to make the nozzle spin or move in a certain location.
At the end of your musing, a gentle wind dries you off and you feel like a baby again.
Urinals are commonly found in public restrooms, restaurants, and gas stations because they are easy and fast to use and most guys prefer them over traditional toilets anyway.
Getting one for your home isn't a bad idea. In fact getting a waterless urinal is an even better idea.
Waterless urinals come with a built-in under a layer of oil that traps the urine and smell under it, which is why the smart tech requires no water whatsoever. These models are relatively affordable, around $200, and based on the water savings you could have your money back within two years.
I bet she pays for shipping.
No, it's not some hip-hop album cover, low flow toilets are a great addition to your smart home, in fact, you probably use one every day.
Most modern homes already have low flow toilets but if you don't have one yet then consider getting one. These toilets come with dual flush options and overall use less water on every flush.
In fact, older toilet models or so inefficient that by switching to low flow toilets, you would save two to three times on the water you spend per flush!
Toilets aren't cool until you start saving water.
Among the small and mostly inexpensive changes, you can make is the addition of smart motion activated lights, fans, and faucets.
Kids brush their teeth like there's in no tomorrow and adults are no different when it comes to shaving. We leave the water or even when it's not being used and sometimes we forget to turn off the bathroom lights.
Adding some motion sensors will dramatically increase how much energy you save. The technology activates when someone is in the bathroom, using the faucet, and when the fans need to be switched on.
You can still manually turn everything on and off, it's just a second measure in case you forget to do some of the actions.
The very high-end models that come with built-in programming allowing you to set up specific schedules can be pricey, but most motion sensors for lights are relatively cheap and easy to install.
This is the cheapest option apart from aerated faucets and shower heads to elevate your smart home technology.
Smart soap dispensers are a great addition to your smart bathroom and had a level of modernity and functionality to your interior design.
Water Pebble is one of those necessary purchases but if you're going to go down the road of total smart technology then it is something to consider.
These tiny little pods sit at the bottom of your shower or tub and using LED lights let you know how long you have been showering and when it's time to get out.
Whether you use a regular timer or a water pebble, cutting your shower time is a great water saver and will save you a lot of money over time.
The path towards a smart bathroom is not one often taken by home designers but the benefits, efficiencies, and comforts, as well as aesthetics, are well worth the extra effort. Start small and work your way up to a completely functional energy-saving smart home.


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The Pioneer Trail takes guests to three remote tented fly camp within the Big Five reserve.
Gondwana Game Reserve, situated along the Garden Route, will offer a three night walking trail traversing through the reserve from November. The activity is already bookable.
The Pioneer Trail takes guests to three remote tented fly camp within the Big Five reserve and can be booked out by families and groups and caters for a maximum of eight guests.
Each of the camps comprise four sleeping tents with en-suite bathrooms and covered outdoor seating area; a dining and lounge tent; outdoor dining boma and campfire area. A camp assistant and two trails guides will accompany guests throughout the journey.
Director, Wendy Rutherfoord, told Tourism Update that the 'slack packing' trail is perfectly suited to families because it offers a unique opportunity to explore the Fynbos in Big Five territory, with little to no organisation. Marketed as "just bring your boots", she says guests' needs are completely taken care of.
All meals are catered for you as well as cold beverages on tap.
Guests must be at least 12 years old and fit enough to walk about 10km per day over the course of the day. There are two full days of hiking.


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When Karl Bartels took a trailer loaded with rusted parts off-island last fall intending to "rebuild" the Kahlenberg engine from the Beaver Island Historical Society's Bob S most everyone expected it to take years to accomplish.. if it even could be done. Karl isn't known for giving up easily. Karl likes a challenge and even more he loves "fooling" around with engines. After a year the task is almost complete. The engine has been completely rebuilt and looks as though it belongs on a showroom floor. Karl made contact with the Kahlenberg factory and even made the trip there in search of the correct color paint and small parts. The end result is totally amazing. The plan is to bring the engine home on September 23rd and it will be placed in the Heritage Park barn. Karl, you've outdone yourself!
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Your Money Could Be Tainted With Drugs
By Dennis Niemiec
Fred Lipke of Garden City thought he was helping a friend when he brought $2,000 in bail money to the Wayne Police Department in June.
Instead, he ended up with a bigger problem than his friend, who had been charged with possession of marijuana. Using the state civil forfeiture law, police seized Lipke's cash and refused to return it after a drug-sniffing dog determined the money smelled of drugs. Lipke hasn't been charged with any crime.
Today, Lipke, a ceramic tile installer, is expected to claim his money at the Wayne police station after help from the Michigan American Civil Liberties Union.
The Wayne department is among several police agencies in metro Detroit that seize money, cars or other property based solely on dog sniffs, said Kary Moss, executive director of the Michigan ACLU.
Lipke, 40, said he does not use drugs. "But even though I didn't do anything wrong, it's taken months to prove my innocence," Lipke said Monday.
Lipke does not have a criminal record, according to the Michigan ACLU.
Wayne City Manager John Zech said he's very surprised and unfamiliar with the case and that he has never had any complaints about the city's forfeiture policies. "Our forfeiture policy is similar to that in other communities," he said.
Wayne Police Chief Michael Sumeracki declined comment.
What happened to Lipke could happen to anyone who bails out a relative or pays a parking fine in cash -- especially if it's a large amount of cash, said Wendy Wagenheim of the Michigan ACLU.
COMMENT: It looks like we need to wash our cash before carrying it. Almost 75% of all cash has drug residue on it, making all of us susceptible to seizure of our money if a drug sniffing dog is around. In my mind giving the dog access to the cash to smell it amounts to an unlawful search. If the sniff was done after the cash was accepted, then maybe it should have been confiscated from the police!
Further information on asset forfeiture is available at the ACLU national Web site, www.aclu.org/features/nytimesad121198.html.
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Clouds part to reveal colossal Antarctic iceberg
The EU's Sentinel-2 satellite has obtained a crystal clear image of Antarctica's new monster iceberg.
The 1,550-sq-km (600-sq-miles) frozen block broke away from the Brunt Ice Shelf late on Sunday GMT.
Its detachment occurred close to Britain's Halley research station, which sits just 20km upstream from the line of rupture.
The base and its 21 occupants are all secure. Officials see no need for an evacuation.
Concerns had been expressed that a major Emperor penguin colony near the breakaway could have been disrupted.
The Emperors breed on sea-ice attached to the coast – so-called "fast ice".
But the new Sentinel-2 picture clearly shows the stains from the birds' excrement, or guano, to be on an ice platform that remains intact.
The imagery on this page was processed by Ben Wallis, from the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science at the University of Leeds.
IMAGE SOURCE,COPERNICUS/SENTINEL-2/B.WALLIS/UNI OF LEEDS
The guano stains are visible from space
Where exactly is this?
It is on the Brunt Ice Shelf, which is the floating protrusion of glaciers that have flowed off the Antarctic continent into the Weddell Sea. On a map, the Weddell Sea is that sector of Antarctica directly to the south of the Atlantic Ocean. The Brunt is on the eastern side of the sea. Like all ice shelves, it will periodically calve icebergs. Prior to this latest berg and A74, the last major chunk to come off the Brunt was in 1971.
Satellites will track the berg as it moves away from the Brunt Ice Shelf
Was the breakaway anticipated?
Absolutely. Just not its timing. Scientists continuously monitor any major cracks in the Brunt, and had noticed one particular split – dubbed Chasm One – start to open up again after decades of dormancy. Recent years had seen the propagation of Chasm One accelerate, resulting now in the complete separation of a block of ice that is about 150-200m thick.
What now for Halley station?
The British base consists of a series of modules on skis that enable it to be moved away from the leading edge of the ice shelf. When Chasm One was seen to come back to life, the decision was taken to shift Halley 23km "upstream" – a task completed in early 2017. Had that relocation not taken place, Halley would now be sitting in a very dangerous position on the breakaway iceberg.
IMAGE SOURCE,SEBASTIAN GLEICH/BAS
Chasm One is the main line of rupture along the ice shelf
What of people in the area?
During Antarctic winters, BAS had been removing all its staff from Halley. It didn't want to be in the position of having to evacuate people during a time of year when the polar night lasts 24 hours and weather conditions can be atrocious. It's currently the Austral summer, so if the small crew presently at the station needed to be removed, it could be done quickly and safely.
Just how big is the new berg?
Estimates put it at around 1,550km² – nearly 600 square miles. That's big by any measure. It's city-sized. The job of naming icebergs falls to the US National Ice Center. Because the new block is in the Antarctic quadrant that runs from 0 degrees longitude to 90 degrees West, it will carry the letter "A" in its designation. It's likely to be called A81. The "81" refers to its place in the sequence of major calvings in the region. The similarly sized berg that broke away from the Brunt to the east of Halley was called A74.
IMAGE SOURCE,IAN POTTON/BAS
The McDonald Ice Rumples helped pin and stabilise the ice
The calving of large bergs from a shelf structure can lead to a speed-up in the flow of the ice. Before the calving, the Brunt was flowing westwards at a rate of about 3m/day. If it now experiences an acceleration, this could influence the behaviour of other cracks in the area. In particular, scientists are watching very closely a fissure they call the Halloween Crack. This is sited to the north and east of Halley, and is propagating away from the base. The researchers will want to observe its reaction, if any. Much will depend on what happens at the so-called McDonald Ice Rumples – a raised area of seafloor that catches the underside of the Brunt shelf and ordinarily helps pin it in place.
Is this climate change in action?
No. The calving of bergs at the forward edge of an ice shelf is a very natural behaviour. The shelf likes to maintain an equilibrium and the ejection of bergs is one way it balances the accumulation of snowfall and the input of more ice from the feeding glaciers on land. Unlike on the Antarctic Peninsula on the other side of the Weddell Sea, scientists have not detected climate changes in the Brunt region that would significantly alter the natural process described above. What is more, estimates suggest the Brunt was at its biggest extent in at least 100 years before the calving. The famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton recorded a much smaller shelf structure when he passed by on his ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-1917. A significant calving was certainly due.
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For the first time in the history of the festival Summer Sound is organising a one night event in Riga with the participation of German electronical music DJ Tujamo, famous Latvian band Bermudu Divstūris and the party king of the festival - DJ Toms Grēviņš. It will be a flaming party throughout the night, marking the end of winter and the coming of summer.
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In 2019, Summer Sound Festival will take place for the 9th time, and it has certainly become one of the most important summer music events in the Baltics. Thousands of visitors prove it, because each year they travel to the wonderful beach of Liepaja to enjoy two days of musical fun and relaxation right on the seaside. Every year the festival features more than 50 artists providing a diverse entertainment and activity programme.


It's no secret that I love working. I spend a lot of time working on my business, talking about business and reading about business. If I'm not careful, my business can become all-consuming, leading to exhaustion, feeling uninspired and even burnout. If I'm to achieve everything I'd like with my business, it's essential for me to keep my priorities in balance.
There's great power in setting your goals and priorities for the New Year. I believe that by setting clear priorities, you're directing your focus toward making them a reality. In return, this focus starts a movement of energy which, if you give it the attention it deserves, will grow and reward you with results.
I find the best way of keeping my priorities for the year in sharp focus is to have 3-4 keywords that encapsulate my intentions for the year. Anything too long or complicated I'm likely to forget!
Here's what I mean by each of these.
I wound up 2018 exhausted, partly due to low iron levels and partly because I didn't rest enough (a perennial problem). That's why this year I've made creating margin my number one priority so that I give myself the time and space I need to rest, relax and recuperate.
Margin, which in my mind equates to space, is an essential component of inspired work. With insufficient space, you can end up careening madly from one thing to the next, with no time to reflect, to assess, to evaluate or innovate. I believe that by prioritising margin in the form of phsical, mental and emotional space, not only will I revitalise my depleted energy levels, but I'll also be more creative and productive.
Take a minimum of 30 days holiday a year, in addition to bank holidays. I have holiday dates planned out for 2019 and recorded in my diary. After all, what sort of boss doesn't reward their employees with good terms and conditions.
Work on my monthly reviews at home because I feel like I have more thinking space here, rather than in the office. Each month, I spend a day review my results and planning in detail my activities for the quarter ahead.
Make "Writing Mondays" to work from home on content for my website a regular fortnightly event in my calendar. You'll see there's a theme here: I love working from home.
While maintaining a healthy cash flow and running a profitable business is a high priority when I'm working with my business consulting clients, I'm not particularly money orientated myself. I've noticed that I've become less so since I started running my own business and no longer work to live.
One of my business aims is to help more businesses to scale up. (Scale-ups are those companies which have increased their turnover and/or employee numbers annually by more than 20%) over a three-year period). I turned around and scaled a business as a CEO so I understand exactly what it takes (One of the reasons I've made margin such a high priority this year). To scale, you also need a safe level of capital reserves. My aim this year is to build up up the reserves I will need to scale my own business safely and responsibly. Hence making money a high priority this year.
As I said above, I love working, and left to my own devices could easily over-do it. The downside of over-working is you end up not setting aside the time to plan and create memories.
In 2018, I loved planning days out to visit market towns in Sussex, and the occasional day trip further afield. Visiting Highclere, where Downton Abbey was filmed was a major highlight. But I also enjoyed simpler pleasures like seeing all the hellebores and snowdrops at Highdown Gardens. This year, my aim is to be far more intentional about creating memories, whether that's spending the day at the Chelsea Flower Show, a day trip to Winchester or a picnic on the beach with friends.
A Lady In London is my go-to resource when planning day trips.
Knowing your audience intimately is key to running a thriving business. I've spent a lot of time thinking about who I want to serve through my business, and revamped this website to make it more valuable and hopefully appealing to my muses, purpose-led entrepreneurs.
My intention this year is to take the time to get to know and understand the motivations, desires and fears of my ideal customers - my muses - at a far deeper level. For me, researching and writing articles is a fun, effective and enjoyable way to get to do so.
I'm looking forward to creating content for my muses in 2019, and eagerly awaiting your feedback so that I can tailor it more and more to helping you to realise your business goals.
Whenever I'm torn now as to what to prioritise, I have these four words whirring in my mind to guide me in my decision making.
How will this activity affect my margin?
Will this activity serve my money goals?
Will this activity create uplifting and inspiring memories?
Does this activity deepen my understanding of, and serve, my customer muses?
I find having these few simple keywords super helpful for setting my intentions for the year. I hope you find them helpful too?
I'd love to know your thoughts! How are you approaching your priorities this year? I love reading your feedback so please do take a moment to tell me in the comments box below.
Book a consultation appointment, or if the times I've given don't work for you, e-mail me to arrange a coffee chat wherever suits you best – your office, my office, Hotel du Vin or virtually.


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Asus hybrid phone, tablet, laptop teaser could be a new Padfone
By Mark Hachman
Senior Editor, PCWorld	 May 29, 2014 3:15 pm PDT
Asus has begun teasing Computex attendees with a series of videos, including one that takes the "Will It Blend?" video series and throws in a laptop, phone, or tablet.
That's not to say that Asus shows the three being ground up into a fine plastic dust. Instead, the company is implying that it plans to combine the three—and the most obvious conclusion is some extension to its Padfone lineup.
Asus recently revealed that the Padfone X will make landfall on American shores on June 6, when the phone-laptop hybrid arrives at AT&T. Unfortunately, the Padfone X only combines a phone and tablet, using a full-featured 5-inch smartphone (itself powered by a Qualcomm 800 chip) to serve as the brains of a 9-inch tablet, all for $200 plus a service plan, or as little as $22.92 per month over an 18-month period.
Given that the Padfone X lacks a hardware keyboard, then, we must either assume that Asus will ship some sort of keyboard accessory, such as a hard, protective case, or a wild amalgamation of all three.
Imagine if you will, a phone that slides into a tablet that slides into a hybrid two-in-one chassis. The stuff of fever dreams? Perhaps.
Asus has already said that the Padfone X will ship with a mobile dock that transforms the device into an impromptu notebook, so it's possible that they'll merely show off how it all fits together.
But with the fairy dust liberally sprinkled into the Asus magic blender, maybe it's good old fashioned magic… or superpowers. That's the tack Asus took in its other teaser video, which implies that Asus tablets will include apps for photo manipulation, some sort of proactive reminders, and the ability to throw images from the tablet onto a TV screen.
How will it all play together? If nothing else, we should know by June 2, when Asus holds its Computex press conference at the local equivalent of 2:00 am Eastern time. PCWorld will let you know how it all plays out.
As PCWorld's senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. He has formerly written for PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.


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Johan Christian Fabricius (ur. 7 stycznia 1745 w Tønder w Jutlandii Południowej, zm. 3 marca 1808 w Kilonii) – duński entomolog, arachnolog i ekonomista.

Życiorys
Po ukończeniu gimnazjum w Altonie w roku 1762 rozpoczął studia na Uniwersytecie Kopenhaskim. W tym samym roku udał się do Uppsali, gdzie przez następne dwa lata był uczniem Linneusza, którego badania w dziedzinie entomologii znacznie rozwinął.

Fabricius zajmował się przede wszystkim stawonogami. Opisał wiele pająków, między innymi czarną wdowę (Latrodectus mactans). Wiele prac poświęcił nazewnictwu i klasyfikacji owadów, nazywając i opisując ok. 10 000 gatunków. Wyprzedzał rozwój nauki, wierząc w ewolucję gatunków dokonującą się w wyniku ich krzyżowania i konieczności adaptacji środowiskowej.

Od roku 1775 był profesorem historii naturalnej, ekonomii i finansów na Uniwersytecie w Kilonii.

Publikacje
 Genera Insectorum (1776)
 Species Insectorum (1781)
 Mantissa Insectorum (1787)
 Entomologicae Systematica I-IV (1792-1794)
 Supplementum Entomologiae Systematicae (1798)

Przypisy

Duńscy entomolodzy
Duńscy arachnolodzy
Duńscy karcynolodzy
Pszczelarze
Urodzeni w 1745
Zmarli w 1808

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Verona Sands (7112) is a suburb of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania. It is about 46 kms from TAS's capital city of Hobart. Verona Sands is in the federal electorate of Franklin.
In the 2006 Census the population of Verona Sands is 227 and is comprised of 52.2% males and 47.8% females.
The median/average age of the Verona Sands population is 43 years of age, 6 years above the Australian average.
The country of birth of people living in Verona Sands is 70.4% Australia, 12.8% England, 1.8% Norway, 1.8% Scotland, 1.3% Germany, 1.3% Canada.
88.9% of people speak English as their first language, 1.3% speak French.
The religious make up of Verona Sands is 26.1% No Religion, 23.9% Anglican, 14.2% Catholic, 4.9% Christian, nfd, 3.1% Presbyterian and Reformed.
39.8% of people are married, 32.6% have never married and 22.1% are separated or divorced. There are 13 widowed people living in Verona Sands.
40.5% of the people living in Verona Sands are employed full time, while 41.8% are employed on a part time basis. Verona Sands has an above average unemployment rate of 6.3% and 87 people are not part of the labour force.
The average individual income is $289.00 per week and the average household income is $559.00 per week.
The average rent in Verona Sands is $125 per week and the average mortgage repayment is $600 per month. 41.8% are fully owned, and 29.6% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 17.3% of homes are rented.
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While Tracks of Her Tears is a Kindle in Motion book that was done visually appealing, I found the imagery pretty distracting at times, especially when it displays moving background. Yes, it is possible to turn off the animation, but considering that this is the entire point of a Kindle in Motion book, I chose to leave it on. I can just imagine how someone with ADHD or any other type attention reducing disorder would have a difficult time with this book.
The plot and story line of Tracks of Her Tears were decent, nothing particularly special, and I found the dynamic between the two main characters (a husband and wife), quite forced. To be fair, the story does explain that they are just getting back together, but still, I could not see much of any true chemistry between them. This is not my first Melinda Leigh book, so I know that this Author can deliver a lot better stories than this.
Also, I found that the story line was a little too obvious from the beginning, and a little too convenient All of the suspects and main characters felt too flat, and so did the some of the other side characters. The only two characters I really connected with was the matriarch of the household, who seemed spunky and strong, despite her recent loss, and Brianna, the young child of the two main characters.
Overall it was an okay story, that kept me entertained enough, but nothing I would say that sticks out of the large heap of much better novels in the romantic suspense category. I do however like Melinda Leigh's other books, so if you are new to this Author, I would still recommend giving her other novels a try.


Newman received third in "Best Online College" category, fourth in the "Best Online Colleges Offering Bachelor's in Business" category and eighth in the "Most Affordable Master's in Theology Online" category.
A representative for the SR Education group said that the "Best Online College" category's rankings are based on two factors: the potential for high salaries and the low tuition costs.
A SR Education representative said "the Most Affordable Master's in Theology Online" category was based off schools that are an affordable option for especially low- income students.
In a press release, the CEO of SR Education group, Sung Rhee, said that the purpose for this group is to be an online tool for students who are looking for educational opportunities.


I was really lucky this month to have had the opportunity to participate in the Eight Interfaith Workshop organised by His Holines the 14th Dalai Lama's Foundation for Universal Responsibility. I spent a whirlwind 16 days with a mixed group of Tibetan monks and nuns, Tibetan students and of course Indian young people. We spend two intense days in each of the following faith centres for Sikhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, studying and visiting temples and places of worship. I couldn't possibly summarise all that I learnt but I can tell you that the most valuable things that I learnt were from my fellow friends and participants.
Having the opportunity to learn in-depth about Jainism and Buddhism was for me, the most interesting as I knew so little about these religions before I came to India. At the Jaina temple we even had the opportunity to meet naked Jaina monks (called Muni's) who have renounced all material possessions, including clothes and shoes. The Jaina monks and nuns also eat and drink only once a day and pull out their hairs one by one!
I feel very luck to have had the opportunity to have been a part of this experience and made some life long new friends.
Following my return to my project I was invited by a friend from my project to attend a wedding in her native place, a village on the west coast of India. Of course I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of such an interesting and exciting cultural experience. We spent four (hot and sweaty) days in this exotic coastal village, sampling a delightful range of home cooked delicacies, dressing up in our finery (yes I wore a sari) and practising henna designs on each other (I was horrendous)!
Fortunately for me the children with whom I practiced on thought my total lack of artistic ability amusing. In just four short days I felt a part of the family, even though I did not speak a word of Kannada, still we managed to communicate to each other. I was very sad to say goodbye but I'm sure that I will be going back again soon.


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Q: Multiple Languages Support For Sharepoint App I have developed an app for SharePoint and it is available on SharePoint app store. Currently it is in English only. Now i want to add support in multiple languages such as German, Japanese, French. Do i need to make changes only in my code part or while publishing this app, if we choose different languages, will Microsoft take care of it?

A: I believe you yourself should make sure the App supports a multilingual user interface.
In your App solution add resources (.resx) for all the languages you want to support and implement it everywhere in your code where text should be translated.
This MSDN article should get you started.


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Orioles' Bundy allows two homers to Rangers' Calhoun; Fry takes loss; Palmer misses game because of illness
By Rich Dubroff
Photo Credit: Joy R. Absalon
BALTIMORE—Oriole starter Dylan Bundy was vexed by the Texas Rangers' Willie Calhoun. Bundy allowed two home runs to Calhoun but left the game in the seventh with a two-run lead.
However, Paul Fry, who has had an awful week, couldn't hold the lead and the Rangers beat the Orioles, 7-6, on Friday night.
Fry allowed all three runners he faced to reach base. Two of them scored, and he suffered his third loss in the last six days.
"The seventh inning was a rough one," manager Brandon Hyde said.
He did like how Bundy threw.
"He really just had a tough time with Calhoun," Hyde said. "Besides that, I think he threw the ball great. Another good fifth and sixth, and left with the lead in the seventh inning with the bottom of the order coming up. We just didn't get it done coming out of the 'pen."
Calhoun hit a solo shot in the first and a three-run homer in the third. His second home run tied the score at 4. A two-run home run by Anthony Santander, his 18th, put the Orioles back in front, 6-4, in the fifth.
"It's usually the same thing, pitches right down the middle," Bundy said. "A slider trying to go backfoot and a heater trying to go up and in, just middle, middle. These guys can hit those pitches out. Just can't throw it there."
After the second home run, Bundy didn't allow a runner in scoring position until Scott Heineman doubled to begin the seventh, and Fry replaced him.
Fry walked Ronald Guzman and Jose Trevino to load the bases. Shin-Soo Choo singled to score Heineman.
"Left, right, left, bottom of the order and [Fry] had a tough time finding the strike zone," Hyde said. "Pretty good matchup for him there, and it just didn't happen."
Shawn Armstrong allowed a two-run single to Elvis Andrus, and the Orioles trailed, 7-6
Further damage was averted when Pedro Severino nailed Andrus trailing to steal. It broke a streak of 28 consecutive successful steals against Severino, who threw out his last runner on June 9. Severino threw out Andrus after his two-run single.
Trey Mancini hit his 30th home run, his first in the last 20 games, with one out in the first, and Richie Martin hit a three-run home run, his fifth and first since June 25, with two outs in the second against Brock Burke.
"I was just fighting the whole at-bat and, luckily, I got a good pitch, 2-2 count and over the plate, and just put the barrel to the ball," Martin said. "My job's to get on base and just square the ball up any way I can. Fortunately, it happened to go out today."
Martin, whose average was .166 at the All-Star break, is up to .200.
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"I think Richie's been swinging the bat off left-handed pitching," Hyde said. "He got one on the barrel out front, which is great to see. Just missed a home run foul, then launches one in the stands in left-center. That was a big hit for us, a big hit for him. He hasn't hit one in a while. I feel really good for him about that."
In the eighth, the Orioles had runners on first and second against Rafael Montero. With two outs, Mark Trumbo pinch-hit for Severino and hit a fly ball to center.
In the ninth, DJ Stewart bunted for a base hit against the shift. It broke an 0-for-17 streak. Rio Ruiz walked against Jose Leclerc. Hanser Alberto bunted both runners over. Mancini struck out and Santander popped out to end the game.
"We're facing some pretty good relievers — Montero and Leclerc, who have really good stuff," Hyde said. "Mark just missed that ball. I'll take second and third with one out and Trey up and Santander coming up any day of the week, It just didn't happen tonight. We did a nice job of battling. We scored some runs and did some nice things offensively."
Palmer's absence: Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, who has long broadcast Orioles games, announced on Twitter that he's suffering from myelitis.
Palmer wrote: "I'm out of the booth due to a rare infection in my spinal column caused by the Shingles virus. VERY thankful for O's team docs and trainers who told me to get an MRI ASAP…showed Myelitis. I'm still watching O's and tweeting with you!!!!"
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19 pitchers & you chose Fry, who unfortunately has been awful, go back to what I said about him managing a bullpen/pitchers…not good…go O's…
willmiranda
And just when I thought Hyde was getting the hang of it. Ten straight balls to start. I haven't been a promoter of the tanking theory, but if such a decision and pitch sequence happened in a serious game, gamblers would be investigated. I don't know if it's the analytic approach, but some people refuse to recognize a hot hand or, in this case, a dead cold one.
When I saw Fry coming in I yelled at the TV, "NO!" How could any sane person, or one with a modicum of common sense, bring Fry into another game with a lead. When he arrived at the mound his record, as a reliever, was one win and SEVEN losses… as a reliever! That is unbelievable! Either Hyde is brain dead or is getting direction from above (Elias?) to follow the metrics bible,(lefty,lefty matchup), or else. Somebody, please give me a reason for this madness… Just saying…
ClayDal
Only reason they brought in Fry was to face Guzmán and Choo-left handed hitters. Didn't want to want to use Scott in a tight game and Blier had been pitching a lot lately. Fry had a few rough outings lately so they wanted to see if he made the necessary adjustments. If the game were important, they probably would have put in Harvey. He's probably on an innings limit. This is September, this is audition time.
He auditioned plenty…don't give him the part…go O's…
Blier has an ERA of 6.23, Fry is 5.08, and Scott is 4.91. Not exactly Zack Britton
Baltimore Castaway
Wondering what Bundy"s trade value would be this off-season… I am pretty done w the delayed and tumultuous start of his career and his notable inability to adapt and succeed as a top Draft Pick… a totally wasted pick by the MacPhail regime..
Dominate The State
"Totally wasted pick"??? Typical second guessing/after the fact comment by a "fan". This was the fairly obvious pick at that time.Arizona picked before the Orioles and took some heat(at that time)for taking Bauer over Bundy.It's real easy now to be an armchair GM and say "They shoulda picked Rendon" or whoever.
On the subject of Bundy, on every game he pitches, my best friend and I pick the batter number who hits the first homer off him. Last night he picked the second batter while I said it would be the sixth. If either of us gets it right, the other has to pay $10. If neither gets it right, the one closet gets $5. Last night my friend picked the second batter so, now I owe him $5. As far as the season goes I'm $15 ahead. You gotta have some fun in a season like this! Just saying…
Puyerunner
Trying to understand. Bundy has thrown 96 pitches, and we send him out to start the 7th. A double later, Fry is brought in. He hasn't been effective in 4 of his last 5 outings. We're up by 2. He walks the first batter he faces on four pitches. Severino makes a mound visit. Then he walks the bases loaded. Still in there. I realize we're now 3 1/2 games behind the Tigers for the number one pick in 2020, but #2 should be okay. I see a lot of AAA games, and the win doesn't really count. It's getting players experiences — though I would prefer positive experiences. We gave the game away for our hometown fans — all 10,596 who gave up a Friday night to see this capitulation. I've taken down my Os stuff. It is definitely Raven time.
Camden Brooks
If you take down your Orioles stuff now, don't put it back up when we are good again.
jimcarter
It wasn't that long ago that Fry flashed in the pan! Just goes to show that you can't get too excited over small sample sizes.
Hallbe62
Get well soon, Cakes.
OrioleMaze
Speedy recovery Jim!
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Q: How do I obtain the integer value of IndexSet for a row in a list SwiftUI I have an array of five different types of fruit names. I have a list which displays this array. When I .onDelete a fruit, I want to obtain the integer reflecting the row in the list which that certain fruit is on (right now I'm not concerned with actually deleting the fruit from the list). So for example, banana would be on row 1, apple would be on row 2, etc. Is there a way to obtain this integer using some function of IndexSet?
Here's the code:
var fruits:[String] = ["banana", "apple", "grape", "pear", "kiwi"]

List {
            ForEach(fruits) {fruit in
                Text(fruit)
            }
            .onDelete(perform: obtainingTheRowNumber)
}

func obtainingTheRowNumber(indexSet: IndexSet) -> Int {
//I want this function to return the row number of the object being deleted but I'm not sure how.
}

I've tried looking into the documentation around IndexSet but I couldn't find anything and I feel like I'm missing something super simple.

A: You can use this below code...
func obtainingTheRowNumber(indexSet: IndexSet){
        let index = indexSet[indexSet.startIndex] // get index from here
        print(index)
    }

A: struct ContentView: View {

    var fruits:[String] = ["banana", "apple", "grape", "pear", "kiwi"]

    var body: some View {
        List {
            ForEach(fruits, id:\.self) {fruit in
                        Text(fruit)

                    }
                    .onDelete(perform: obtainingTheRowNumber)
        }

    }

    func obtainingTheRowNumber(indexSet: IndexSet)   {
        for index in indexSet {
            print(index + 1)
        }
    }

}


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Am I a rock ?
Only have 2.5K hands at 5/10, but some of the PT stats should make sense by now.
It seems like I´m one of the tighest players in the game, leak ?
Anyways, My Vpip is 16,40 , PFR: 12,12. VPIP from SB: 21,88.
In 1/2 6 my vpip from SB was ~39 btw. Does it make sense that there is such a big difference ?
wow trix i thought you were joking when you said something about that in the other thread. I guess not. I think you are definitely playing too tight, and this is coming from a rather tight player myself. my VPIP at 6max is 21.7 or so.
about the only recommendation i can give you is - start experimenting. I dont think most players on this site experiment enough. we learn how to play tight from the beginning because it keeps you out of trouble but quite a bit can be gained from getting yourself into trouble now and then. the Mason even talks about this in poker essays I.
and these are too tight. I am still trying to find more hands to defend with.
but really. experiment. i started calling with stuff in the BB i would NEVER call before and you just try things out. see how it works. its fun.
What do these things mean? How can I track them?
I'm at 17.4/12.12 and also feel like I'm playing too tight. I don't know what hands to add though, because I struggle to stay above 17. One thing I didn't realize (which balkii pointed out) is that you can call from the BB with more hands that you'd never think about calling with in a full game such as AJo and KQo (although I'm not sure how wise KQo would be, even in 6m).
If your interested, maybe we can cowrite a post with a bunch of different preflop scenarios and see what the 6m regulars have to say.
Actually, you should probably be defending in the BB in a *full* game with more hands than you think, unless the raise comes from EP and/or the raiser is a known tightie.
Even considering folding KQo to AJo in BB in the 6-max is absurd against about 95% of your opponents.
If you're uncertain about defending with KQo that might be the problem.
I was assuming that the raise was "legitimate," as in the raise came from UTG or +1. How do you feel about hands like KJo or ATo after an EP raise? And by the way, what's your vip?
Yes, it's certainly possible. I am by no means crushing these games nor beating them for the amount I feel I should be. FWIW I've been defending with KQo close to 100% of the time because someone told me to but wasn't sure if it was correct. Thanks for clearing it up though. I've logged nearly 30k hands at 5/10 and am still trying to get a better grasp of optimal preflop play. But that's why I'm here.
KJo and ATo are auto blind defenses in this game. You guys need to get over your fear of being dominated. Giving up your blinds too often is a far greater sin in this game.
The computer I have with pokertracker on it is in the shop right now so I can't say for sure about my stats. These were the numbers that I dug up from an old post of mine dated from February.
Voluntarily put in $ 27.17%.
WInning % when seeing flop is 43.33%.
This snapshot was taken in the heat of my LAG phase and my game has tightened up a wee bit since then but I suspect I'm still probably around 25% VPIP. You guys need to LAG IT UP!!!!!!!!! Seriously from about 21%-26% I think there are a lot of hands that can go either way depending on your style of play but anything below 20% and you are almost certainly giving up a LOT of profit.
IIRC mine was around 18-19 or so. You can play more, but you also put a lot more pressure on your reads and postlfop play this way. For what it's worth my VPIP was substantially higher from what I could tell playing 4-6 handed on UB compared to party's 6 max school. I also had substantially better reads and only 1-2 tables of intensive play going.
I'm -0.12 on BB after last 41K when i changed strategy a bit in defending when it's multiway to reduce number of defends and take my number less than my -0.14 that was earlier. Folded BB to steal - 54.6%. I defend HU with any ace, K7o+,Q8o+,J8o+, T9o, any suited Ace, King or queen and any suited connector 5+. 3-way, any 2 T+,Q8o,J8o,T9o,89o, suited A,K,Q,J any suited connector and one-gappers. 4 or more way - any suited, any 2 T+, Q8,J8,T8,97,87,76,65.
Clowns like me are still raising T9s and 98s in UTG+1 so you are giving up a lot by folding the hands you've mentioned, IMO.
My lifetime vpip is 23.6 and my vpip this month is 27.5. I'm taking a few days break though so hopefully when I come back my vpip will go down a few points -- hopefully around 25, since I am concerned running g00t has made me too loose.
I have a question about one of your stats. Is winning 51% of your showdowns normal? I had assumed that it should be a bit higher than this. Perhaps it has changed since you grew out of your LAG phase... lol.
I looked through all the hands I had in the SB and BB against a steal and it seemed like the stat would be very unprecise(sp?), due to the small sample, but something to think about for sure, since it´s probably the spot that plays the most different from ring I think, since it will be attacked so much more often and by weaker hands.
what structure is the SB stat from, cuz mine would be similar in 1/2, but much lower in 5/10, perhaps I´m overcompensating or just playing week due to the higher limit.
lifetime vpip is 23.6 and my vpip this month is 27.5.
OMG you're laggier than I am.
It probably is a little bit higher now, I don't know. I really need to get Pokertracker fixed. I suspect that it's 52% or 53% but my W%WSF is also lower by a percentage point or two.
That's beside the point though really because I don't think there's anything intrinsically wrong with having a low showdown percentage, provided that you are winning a lot of pots and winning big pots when you do. During this period I had a VP$IP of 27% but was still managing to win 43% of the flops that I saw. Think about what happens when you start playing very aggressively. You build big pots so both you and your opponents have more incentive to call down with marginal holdings. Your opponents won't trust you and will call down with any piece of the board. You'll get played back at more frequently, which is lovely for the most part, but further enhances the need to see a lot of showdowns.
These factors tend to decrease your W$SD but are a consequence of your style of play. Mind you, I'm sure that I *do* make a couple of sloppy/incorrect calldowns each session, but not enough to have more than a small (0.5% or less) effect on my W$SD.
These were about an even mix of 5/10 and 10/20, IIRC. FWIW I think I was completing in the SB too often in the 5/10 but I also think that you're overcompensating.
With more I might make it A9 instead, but rest will be about the same I guess. Is this way off ?
Seems about right. You can probably add 86s, 65s, 64s and 54s but that's small beans.


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Jollibee opens in Chandler on Dec. 28. Here's how you can win an advance menu tasting
Chicken Joy fans get ready: Arizona's first Jollibee is opening its doors in Chandler at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28.
There will be several activities planned for the Filipino fast-food company's debut in the metro Phoenix, according to an email from Jollibee spokesperson Maisie Heine.
On opening day, the first 50 fans in line who make a purchase of $25 or more win a "year's supply" of Jolly Crispy Chicken, which means a six-piece bucket every month for a year.
Jollibee will also give away Funko Pop figurines of the Jollibee mascot to "those in line carrying the most unique banners or posters with the hashtag, #ItsOurTurn."
How to attend the advance menu tasting
While it got its start in Philippines, Jollibee is quickly establishing itself in the United States. The Chandler location will mark Jollibee's 40th store to open in the U.S., according to a press release.
The restaurant, known for its fast-food version of traditional Filipino dishes, has a passionate fan base. Popular menu items include the hand-held Peach Mango Pie; Jolly Spaghetti with banana-sweetened ground meat sauce and sliced hot dogs; and Palabok Fiesta, a noodle dish covered in garlic sauce, crushed pork rinds, shrimp and egg.
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Q: Template function for CreateInstance routines I made the following method for creating interface instance.
static IFBIndexItem* CreateFBIndexItemPtr()
{
    IFBIndexItemPtr pFBComWrapper;
    HRESULT hr = pFBComWrapper.CreateInstance(__uuidof(FBIndexItem));
    if (FAILED(hr)) {
        throw new _com_error(hr);
    }
    return pFBComWrapper;
}

It works fine, but since I have multiple interfaces, I want to create a template method. So here is the resulted method, but it throws "Class not registered" exception.
template<class T>
static T* CreateInterfacePtr()
{
    _com_ptr_t <_com_IIID<T, &__uuidof(T)>> pFBComWrapper;
    HRESULT hr = pFBComWrapper.CreateInstance(__uuidof(T));
    if (FAILED(hr)) {
        throw new _com_error(hr);
    }
    return pFBComWrapper;
}

I wonder why it doesn't work correctly. Thanks.

A: The problem is you pass the UUID of the interface in place of the class id into CreateIsntance().
Of course CreateInstance() will fail when used like that - there's (normally) no COM-exposed class with the same id as the interface. Also more than one class can implement the same interface, so naturally you will want to be able to pass different class ids for the same interface.
Hence you need to have two parameters in your function - the interface and the class id (or the class itself from which you can get the class id using __uuidof).
Also you have a serious ownership problem in your code. The function returns a raw pointer extracted from a smart pointer that is destroyed when function returns. This will likely lead to the object being released and the pointer becoming dangling.

A: So here is the working code, seems to be correct according to sharptooth's answer.
template<class C, class T>
static C* CreateInterfacePtr()
{
    _com_ptr_t <_com_IIID<C, &__uuidof(C)>> pInterface;
    HRESULT hr = pInterface.CreateInstance(__uuidof(T));
    if (FAILED(hr)) {
        throw new _com_error(hr);
    }
    return pInterface.Detach();
}

Call:
CComPtr<IFBFileInfo> item = CreateInterfacePtr<IFBItem, FBItem>();


The Devil You Don't: What If I Have No Idea What I Want Next?
The Devil You Don't: What if I have no idea what I want next?
Where do I start if I have no idea what I want next?
I've run into this question a quite a lot.
I've talked to many people who are feeling completely overwhelmed at not only the prospect of being motivated to do something (find a new job, get out of a terrible relationship), but also of the idea of having to create whatever it is that happens next.
We know when our jobs stink or our relationships need fixing or ending.
But we stay stuck in bad situations out of fear.
Fear of being alone, fear of not being able to pay the bills, but mostly fear of being in charge of designing what happens next.
What if you have no idea what you want, but you only know it isn't THIS?
Ah, I'm glad you asked!
Fear of transitions is completely normal.
Hence the expression about the devil you know and the devil you don't.
But the truth is that with a little soul searching you don't have to face a devil you don't know.
You can figure out what you want next. It doesn't have to be a devil you don't know, and it doesn't have to be a devil at all.
My experience tells me that while many people need help getting over hurdles to goals that they've clearly articulated and really want (without self-sabotaging emotional baggage about why you shouldn't or can't have it) – once they are at that point, they are 85% of the way there.
(OK, I completely made up that statistic, but you get my point).
It's not that the major thing that holds us back is lack of motivation, know how, and the like.
It's that we don't know what it is we truly want.
Imagine being in the situation of hating your job. (Maybe you don't have to imagine very hard).
You know what to expect: the boss you hate, too much work that is no longer fun, and a steady pay check.
The idea of finding something you love may seem impossible, frivolous, and terrifying when you don't know where to start.
Where to Start? Three Steps.
1. Start keeping a journal of any interactions or situations that give you a little zap of feeling alive.
Was it when you were out at a nice dinner, helping someone solve a problem, or handing in a completed project? No matter how small that feeling, write it down and see if you can start to put together a theme of when you feel at your best.
2. Look at your skills. I'm not talking about the latest web technology you learned. Don't recreate your resume. I'm talking about your innate skills.
If you are great at learning web technology because you love it, then that should go on your list. Or if you want someone in your life who will appreciate your ability to listen, write it down. Chances are, you are really good at certain things because you love to do them, and if you love to do them they somehow fit into the puzzle of what is next.
3. Get some help. Whether it's professional coaching or a good friend, having someone listen and offer another perspective can be helpful. You may gain insights into yourself that will help you write the next chapter.
It's both scary and empowering to think that we get to choose what happens next in our lives.
But if you can push into the fear of change knowing that there is hope, that you can figure out and create what you want, then hopefully that will outweigh the fear (and downright hopelessness) of staying stuck forever in a situation you hate.
You are the only person with the power to make a change.
Otherwise you will stay stuck in this same situation, or one equally difficult.
But if you can find the courage to take a look, my guess is that you will figure it out and you'll be too excited about the change to even have time to feel afraid.


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"We always wish we could do more," said co-founder David DeVos, who with his wife Cora Kavyaktok founded the organization, which launched six years ago.
William Komaksiutiksak, also known as rapper Northern Knowledge, toured the Kivalliq, including Coral Harbour seen here, in December as part of a wellness tour with Influencers Motivating Influencers. In the coming weeks, Komaksiutiksak – along with artists Elberlyn and Jennifer Hicks, and magician Brian Glow– will soon set off on a year-long Nunavut-wide tour.
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Recently, new sponsors jumped on board – Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., TMAC Resources and Sabina Gold and Silver Corp.. They join existing sponsors who continue to help: First Air, Calm Air, Arctic Co-operatives Ltd., Inns North, the Kivalliq Inuit Association, Bell Let's Talk, and other smaller donors.
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William Komaksiutiksak, originally of Rankin Inlet and raised in Ottawa, joins IMI for the second time. The 21-year-old brought his own workshop on the Kivalliq Wellness Tour in December.
Komaksiutiksak, also known as rapper Northern Knowledge, is the co-founder of the Ottawa-based Strong Minded Inuit, a collaborative arts group with values and goals aligned with IMI. Music, arts and culture are used as a positive outlet to help spread awareness about anti-bullying, sobriety, empowerment of women and missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Komaksiutiksak strives to support Inuit youth in pursuing their passions and dreams.
"The Inuusiq (Life) workshop is based on the past (Inuit history and culture), present (his life story) and what the future can look like for our people," said Komaksiutiksak, who testified before the Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples advocating for mental health services in Nunavut.
His own troubling personal experiences have led Komaksiutiksak to his life's work – empowering Inuit youth. Rap is his chosen method, as it's an expressive and popular vehicle to share experiences and positive messages. The creativity and safety generated by the collaborative workshops are important.
"When all of us are together, we can keep away the toxic energy," he said.
The upcoming tour is a dream for Komaksiutiksak, who grew up well away from his culture. By rapping in both English and Inuktitut, he teaches himself the language he lost in the city.
The work he does in Ottawa is similar, he said, because it helps Inuit transitioning from Northern communities to the big city to feel less alone.
Komaksiutiksak's workshop will include lessons in how to write rap, to be be performed at community concerts, followed by a performance by Northern Knowledge himself.
On this tour, magician Brian Glow joins Komaksiutiksak. Glow is already popular in communities from previous visits, spreading his inspiring anti-bullying messages via his magic show and his own experiences growing up being bullied. He performs for both youth and the community at large.
Elberlyn, a Kanien'Keha, French Canadian and Dutch artist, will lead art workshops with Jennifer Hicks. The works created by Paint it Forward Wellness Workshop participants will be sold, and the proceeds returned to the community.
"The workshops are full of empowerment, full of discussions regarding past experiences, and motivating people to put their past experiences onto canvas, and paint their feelings," said DeVos, adding there will be youth sessions, sessions with women, and some with elders.
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Vocational Technical High School of Electronics in Warsaw is one of the largest technical schools in the city. Our students are trained in four career programmes: information technology, electronics, electrical and information and communication technology. Training cycle includes four years. In the current school year, the school has 880 students aged 16-20. A very large number of the students live in the suburban areas, often coming from dysfunctional, single-parent families, or those in which there is the problem of unemployment. Additionally, a large group is constituted by pupils at risk of social exclusion.
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