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Mansome: What Makes a Man a Man? {Video}
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One of the million-dollar questions of our time gets asked on screen by no other than brilliant and troublesome Morgan Spurlock—filmmaker who specializes in turning a crazy and improbable idea into a documentary, in which he is the main human experiment: Supersize Me, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? And now… this.
Seriously… what would you answer? What makes a man a man?
Easy!… until you open your mouth and you realize how relative it all is, and how the word "manly" may score even more meanings than the word "love", especially in our day, age and western culture/s.
As pour moi, physically I have my preferences, like all people with eyes (Don't wax your chest!—Unless…you have to?) but physical ideals—or ideas—are flexible and easy to stretch. Or are they?
On the inside—the real deal—to keep it short, I'd say: self-confidence (even if sometimes a fool), at least a little bit of heroism (even if imagined), self-determination (even if sometimes too forward), intellect/or some kind of brilliancy (even if hardly-earned or somewhat weird), a sense of humor (preferably wicked but any kind will do), courage (even when he's shaking) and the-number-one-quality-in-a-man, wait for it…wait for it…waaait for it…
Kindness / Compassion / Empathy (even when it seems like he's losing).
But all these qualities are genderless and they can also be applicable to women… So, I'm confused… Is it the voice then? The beard? The testosterone levels? The organ*? Or are all men, real men just because they're men? Is manliness only a superficial aspect of Man or does it go deeper? (Thinking out loud here, don't judge me.)
*Musical instrument played in churches. (Or in his pants.)
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From America's greatest beardsman, to Morgan Spurlock's own mustache, Executive Producers Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Ben Silverman bring us a hilarious look at men's identity in the 21st century. Models, actors, experts and comedians weigh in on what it is to be a man in a world where the definition of masculinity has become as diverse as a hipster's facial hair in Williamsburg. The hilarious follicles of men's idiosyncratic grooming habits are thoroughly combed over as men finally take a long hard look in the mirror.
Mansome will hit select theaters on May 18th, 2012 in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Hollywood, Houston, Irvine, CA, Pasadena, Minneapolis, New York, and Philadelphia.
So then, what makes a man a man?
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vish May 19, 2012 7:31pm
Gender expectations are for people mostly cultural and somewhat biological, but all nonsense: Either you love or you want to love. So love.
Kevin May 19, 2012 5:00pm
I don't know the answer to this, but I'm working to figure out what it means to me, and do a fair amount of reading to help my search.
I'm personally a fan of the blog The Art of Manliness as resource for "the lost art of manliness". The authors, a married couple from Oklahoma, dive into history to provide man-votionals and skill sets that are definitely manly and mostly high quality. The site is hardly philosophical and very much rooted in practical advice for how to live a "manly" life.
I also like The Good Men Project, a blog with many contributors voicing issues affecting men today, ranging in topic from ethics to men and feminism. A good place to hear a wide array of mens' voices presented in a clear and easy to navigate way.
Andrea Balt
Co-Founder / Editor in Chief of Rebelle Society, Wellness Alchemist at Rebelle Wellness & Creativity Curator at Creative Rehab. Unfinished book with a love for greens, bikes and poetry; raised by wolves & adopted by people; not trying to make art but to Be Art. Holds a BA in Journalism & Mass Communication, an MFA in Creative Writing & a Holistic Health Coach degree from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition®. In her work she tries to reflect the wholeness of the human experience by combining Art & Health + Brains & Beauty + Darkness & Brilliance into a more alive, unabridged and unlimited edition of ourselves. She is also on a quest to reinstate Creativity as one of our essential Human Rights to (hopefully and soon) be included in the UN Declaration. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram and sign up for her Monthly Stroke of Renaissance.
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During the summer I met Mrs. Strickland not infrequently. I went now and then to pleasant little luncheons at her flat, and to rather more formidable tea-parties. We took a fancy to one another. I was very young, and perhaps she liked the idea of guiding my virgin steps on the hard road of letters; while for me it was pleasant to have someone I could go to with my small troubles, certain of an attentive ear and reasonable counsel. Mrs. Strickland had the gift of sympathy. It is a charming faculty, but one often abused by those who are conscious of its possession: for there is something ghoulish in the avidity with which they will pounce upon the misfortune of their friends so that they may exercise their dexterity. It gushes forth like an oil-well, and the sympathetic pour out their sympathy with an abandon that is sometimes embarrassing to their victims. There are bosoms on which so many tears have been shed that I cannot bedew them with mine. Mrs. Strickland used her advantage with tact. You felt that you obliged her by accepting her sympathy. When, in the enthusiasm of my youth, I remarked on this to Rose Waterford, she said:
"Milk is very nice, especially with a drop of brandy in it, but the domestic cow is only too glad to be rid of it. A swollen udder is very uncomfortable."
Rose Waterford had a blistering tongue. No one could say such bitter things; on the other hand, no one could do more charming ones.
There was another thing I liked in Mrs. Strickland. She managed her surroundings with elegance. Her flat was always neat and cheerful, gay with flowers, and the chintzes in the drawing-room, notwithstanding their severe design, were bright and pretty. The meals in the artistic little dining-room were pleasant; the table looked nice, the two maids were trim and comely; the food was well cooked. It was impossible not to see that Mrs. Strickland was an excellent housekeeper. And you felt sure that she was an admirable mother. There were photographs in the drawing-room of her son and daughter. The son—his name was Robert—was a boy of sixteen at Rugby; and you saw him in flannels and a cricket cap, and again in a tail-coat and a stand-up collar. He had his mother's candid brow and fine, reflective eyes. He looked clean, healthy, and normal.
"I don't know that he's very clever," she said one day, when I was looking at the photograph, "but I know he's good. He has a charming character."
The daughter was fourteen. Her hair, thick and dark like her mother's, fell over her shoulders in fine profusion, and she had the same kindly expression and sedate, untroubled eyes.
"They're both of them the image of you," I said.
"Yes; I think they are more like me than their father."
"Why have you never let me meet him?" I asked.
"Would you like to?"
She smiled, her smile was really very sweet, and she blushed a little; it was singular that a woman of that age should flush so readily. Perhaps her naivete was her greatest charm.
"You know, he's not at all literary," she said. "He's a perfect philistine."
She said this not disparagingly, but affectionately rather, as though, by acknowledging the worst about him, she wished to protect him from the aspersions of her friends.
"He's on the Stock Exchange, and he's a typical broker. I think he'd bore you to death."
"Does he bore you?" I asked.
"You see, I happen to be his wife. I'm very fond of him."
She smiled to cover her shyness, and I fancied she had a fear that I would make the sort of gibe that such a confession could hardly have failed to elicit from Rose Waterford. She hesitated a little. Her eyes grew tender.
"He doesn't pretend to be a genius. He doesn't even make much money on the Stock Exchange. But he's awfully good and kind."
"I think I should like him very much."
"I'll ask you to dine with us quietly some time, but mind, you come at your own risk; don't blame me if you have a very dull evening."
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Known as the Quiet Beatle. George was "instrumental" in giving the Beatles their sound. Often called on at a moments notice to create music for lyrics he seemed to be able to channel exactly what was needed. George never craved the spotlight preferring to progress on the spiritual path and observe the world around him.
Although an outspoken social activist Frida's intimate inner life was best expressed in her art. She once said, " I paint my own reality, The only thing I know is that I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any consideration".
A deeply spiritual man with a humble and somber demeanor who often used his music to express his inner life. The "Man in Black" had this to say about his choice of color "It's still my symbol of rebellion – against a stagnant status quo, against our hypocritical houses of God, against people whose minds are closed to others' ideas."
Having come up through an esteemed family of actors, survived a youthful wild phase and then gone on to be called actor, producer, director, screenwriter, author, model, UN ambassador, animal advocate, wine maker and cosmetics mogul, its easy to state that she is a force of nature. However, a quiet night in is known to be Drew's idea of perfect. Drew also tends to keep a low profile, unless she has to 'turn it on' for the camera.
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The "Butch & Sundance" of the introvert world. These two friends have contributed greatly to each others career. Depp as "muse" for Burton and Burton giving Depp one of his first major leading roles (Edward Scissorhands – an introvert character if there ever was one).
The Bard who launched many a acting career had a reputation for being reserved, quiet and mysterious. Although his writings reveal he was observant and curious, he also daydreamed deeply about life and its challenges. He was also one to see humor and optimism in the mundane.
Father of the National Parks. Although he would have much preferred to spend time alone in nature Muir understood to preserve the wild lands he cherished for future generations he would have to be their spokesman. The writings he has left behind have gone on to inspire our modern ecological movement.
Audrey would say of playing her most iconic character Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "I'm an introvert. Playing the extroverted girl was the hardest thing I ever did." She spoke six languages and won 13 acting awards throughout her career but the role most cherished by Audrey was that of Unicef Ambassador.
On Dec. 1 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Alabama bus. With that spontaneous action she ignited a push for equality that changed history. The action was not premeditated, but governed by a sense of justice Rosa was pulled by. Often thought of the yin to MLK's yang, Rosa was the lightning rod from which the civil rights movement sparked.
His early attempts at a career as a barrister failed as Gandhi was too shy to speak up in court. He went on to become the symbol and inspiration for peaceful, nonviolent civil disobedience as a means to create change. "In a Gentle Way, You Can Shake the World".
Showing up on Forbes and Time magazine's most powerful list, Lady Gaga (aka Stefani Germanotta) has transcended her title as pop star and went on to become an activated philanthropist who created the Born this Way foundation to empower youth. Her crazy fashion sense may be a very clever way to keep her introvert bubble intact, as she was heard to say, "I always feel shy in the Hollywood scene. I feel a bit like I did in high school, like I don't really fit in."
The collective consciousness shifted after Jo Rowling was visited by a boy named Harry in a daydream on a delayed train. Too shy to ask anyone for a pen, she went about letting her mind visit his world for the four hour ride and a legacy was born. As a single Mom and on state benefit she visited local coffee shops to write the first book to get out of her one room apartment.
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Capitalising on the recovery of 'über-end' lifestyle purchases in the amenities estates sector, Holborow and his team achieved some chunky off-market sales in 2015, strengthening their position at the front of the HNW country market. Overall they completed deals in excess of £300 million, including 'virtually every deal over £15 million', according to peers.
Indeed, Holborow says 2015 was a better year than 2014 — an uncommon statement among this year's crop of top hands — and a fitting way for Holborow to chalk up 30 years in the field.
'The reason is that the spectre of mansion tax was taken off the agenda post-election,' he says, coupled with a re-appraisal of buyers' priorities. 'I think a number of people said, "Actually this might not be a bad time to be buying, before things start to pick up again." I'm not sure how much they're going to pick up by, but the perception is they are going to pick up a bit in the country.'
He points to the Soho House empire's latest venture, Soho Farmhouse, as a taste of the trend towards the 'low-key' among his clients. They can perfectly afford a show-off, 'statement' property but specifically want something more svelte: 'It still has all the bells and whistles, in an amazing location — but it's actually quite a modest house. I think that's something that may well develop further.'


TAMPA, FL, December 9, 2016 — Nicopure Labs, LLC, the leading manufacturer of premium American-made e-liquids, releases a statement in response to the report about e-cigarette use among youth by the U.S. Surgeon General.
The U.S. Surgeon General's report, E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults, focuses on the use of e-cigarettes by the youth population. While the majority of the vaping industry agrees that the youth should not use any nicotine product, the report fails to mention the potential tobacco harm reduction benefits of e-cigarettes in adult smokers.
The UK Royal College of Physicians took a much different approach last April and stated that vaping is about 95% safer than smoking and can be used effectively in smoking cessation. The U.S. Surgeon General's report does not mention this.


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Q: Javascript forcing csv file reload (amcharts) I am using apache on a raspberry pi to host a page for viewing on an internal network. The page consists of an amcharts graph displaying data from a csv file. The csv file updates every minute. Is there a way of forcing the graph to update?
I've already tried the following methods:
Using the meta tag in the html reload
Using setTimeout in the javascript to force reload.
The first method didn't work, the second works in some browsers (but not IE, which is what I need it to work in!)
Basically, I need the browser to not cache the referenced csv file. Any suggestions much appreciated! I've included the js that references the csv file below, and can include the whole page if necessary.
Thanks
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So, on Thursday, the former president of the United States — a guy who two years ago oversaw the vast power of the American government, a man who at one time could command armies and navies as he saw fit — announced that he was getting into the NFT game.
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As a solo female traveler, it's vital to know whether certain places are safe to travel. In this guide, I'm going to list the best solo female travel destinations to visit, and explain why they're good, and what you can do there.
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From One Solo Female Traveler to Another
10 Best Solo Female Travel Destinations
1 – Bali
2 – Japan
3 – Singapore
4 – Taiwan
Taiwan Island Tour
5 – Iceland
6 – Finland
7 – Switzerland
8 – Austria
9 – Portugal
10 – Spain
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Before Dale and I began traveling together, I spent a fair amount of time as a female solo traveler. I vividly remember those late nights back in the U.S. in 2016, on the couch with my laptop, scrolling through Pinterest boards and blog posts, gathering as much information as I could before settling on an itinerary.
Fortunately, there has never been a safer and more accessible time to travel the world as a female solo traveler. As countries across the globe invest heavily in tourism, connectivity improves, safety increases and attitudes towards women improve drastically. If you're reading this and are feeling nervous about hitting the road for the first time, you're not alone: many other women out there and I know exactly how you feel. Don't let the horror stories online derail your epic travel plans: those instances are few and far between.
However, just like anything in life, plenty of planning and know-how will go a long way to keeping you in control, having a great time and, most important of all, safe. I've compiled my top picks of solo female travel destinations below and thrown in plenty of solo female travel tips for good measure, too.
So, without any further ado, let's start globetrotting!
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What better place to start than everyone's favorite Indonesian paradise island? If you've done a little digging online, you've probably seen 'Bali' pop up more than a few times. For most digital nomads and female solo travelers, Bali is the perfect place to start your adventure.
With a thriving expat and nomad community, heavy investment in tourism, and small, compact towns, you're never more than a few feet away from a friendly face. The Balinese people are also some of the most humble, friendliest, and respectful people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
There are plenty of places to visit in Bali, but the two most popular places to stay are Ubud, in the forest, and Canggu, at the south coast.
If you want tranquillity, zen, or are big into yoga, head to the heart of the forest. In Ubud, solo female travelers from all over the world come to meditate, practice yoga, and enjoy the comforts of the massage parlors and hotel pools.
The zen of the forest, however, is not everyone's vibe. If you're a keen surfer or want a livelier area, with bars, markets, and a vibrant nightlife, head to Canggu. You'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to beach clubs and ocean views.
Top Bali activities:
Sacred Monkey Forest
Ubud Hot Springs
Mt. Batur (Sunrise Hike)
Nusa Penida Island Tour
Lempuyang Temple (Gate to Heaven)
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My next stop takes us north of Southeast Asia, and to one of the world's most vibrant, eccentric and beloved islands: Japan.
Ranked #13 of the safest countries in the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' by the World Economic Forum, Japan should be a must-see on any female solo traveler's itinerary. If the language barrier concerns you, or the cuisine makes you wonder if you'll be able to find food you like: fear not. Due to the country being chosen as hosts for both the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Olympic Games, the major cities have undergone huge transformations.
Japan has gone to great lengths to make the country far more accessible globally, with millions of people set to visit this year and in 2020 for the games. English signage has been added throughout major cities, subway routes simplified, and the hospitality and tourism sector encouraged to learn English.
Simply put, there has never been a safer, more accessible time to visit an already safe and developed country. A host of Japanese cities all come with their charm and quirks and are all easily accessible via the high-speed bullet train. For my picks, let's focus on the awe-inducing capital of Tokyo, the gorgeously back-dropped Kyoto, and, if you fancy a taste of rural Japan, the jaw-dropping Mt. Fuji.
From the world's tallest tower to the dashing, neon lights of the bustling streets, there truly is something for everyone in one of the world's most talked about and beloved capital cities.
Top Tokyo activities:
Tokyo Skytree: world's tallest tower at 634 meters and second tallest structure.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Sensō-ji Temple
Tsukiji Fish Market: the world's biggest fish market and home to the most delectable tuna on Earth
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Imperial Palace and Gardens
Considered to be the cultural capital of Japan, Kyoto is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, and gardens. The city is a scrumptious blend of architecture, greenery, and mountainous backdrops. Plus, catching the cherry blossoms in bloom during March and April, truly is a sight to behold.
Top Kyoto activities:
Kinkakuji Temple
Kifune Shrine
Kiyomizudera Temple
Yasaka Pagoda
Bamboo Grove
Finally, no visit to Japan can be fully complete without experiencing, first-hand, the awe and beauty of Mt. Fuji. Japan's highest volcano and the 7th highest peak in the world is a place that has inspired artists and been the object of pilgrimage for centuries.
And don't worry if you're not much of a hiker: there's plenty of tours and activities, around the area, that don't involve days of hiking to reach the summit.
Top Mt. Fuji activities:
Downtown Singapore | Jo Panuwat D / Shutterstock
A truly remarkable place, it's incredible to think that only two hundred years ago this metropolis of finance, innovation, and technology, was a humble trading post of the British East India Company. Situated at the very southern tip of Malaysia, arriving in Singapore's airport makes you feel as though you've time-warped fifty years into the future!
Ranked #6 of the safest countries in the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' by the World Economic Forum, this highly developed country prides itself on its multiracialism. The city of Singapore itself, at the hub of the economic prosperity, boasts luxuries unparalleled by most large cities and has a sparkling skyline you could daze at for days on end.
Naturally, Singapore is expensive. Therefore, I'd recommend staying a couple of nights, or a weekend, in the city. That is enough time to see some of the major tourist attractions, enjoy some delicious food, and take your foot off the pedal, before you set out on your adventure again.
Top Singapore activities:
Watch the gorgeous light show at Gardens by the Bay
Ride the Singapore Flyer
Enjoy the incredible view from Marina Bay Sands Pool or Observation Deck
Shop until you drop on Orchard Road
Enjoy delicious food at Makansutra Gluttons Bay
Marvel at the orchids in the Singapore Botanic Gardens
Archway of Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei | Guitar Photographer / Shutterstock
From Singapore, a short flight across the South China Sea will take you to Taiwan, the next destination for solo female travelers on my list.
An island surrounded by turquoise waters and charcoal coastline, Taiwan is one of Asia's hidden gems when it comes to beach destinations. In Taipei, you have a capital city that fuses an eclectic mix of Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asian, and American culture, while being a prosperous hub of finance, technology, and innovation.
Ranked #26 of the safest countries in the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' by the World Economic Forum, you can see two sides of this magical place: the bustle and awe of the city and the majestic landscape that spreads to the shoreline. For Taiwan, I'm going to recommend you, first, spend some time in Taipei. Then, using the country's rail or bus system or renting a car, go off and explore some of the beauty and culture the island has to offer.
In a similar vein to Singapore, Taipei has prospered immensely from its investment in technology. But beyond the glistening lights and the impressive engineering, simmers an attention-grabbing blend of Taiwanese architecture and mouth-watering street food. The night markets, in particular, at not to be missed. If you're a big foodie, you'll instantly fall in love with Taipei.
Top Taipei activities:
Din Tai Fun Dumpling Shop
Elephant Mountain & Xiangshan Trail
If nature is more your jam, then Taiwan has it by the bucket load. Naturally, there are plenty of tours that operate around the island, but as mentioned earlier, you can use the rail, bus, or even rent a car. I'd highly recommend making it out to some of the beautiful beaches, but just be mindful of the language barrier. The more rural you go; the less likely English will be spoken. Be sure to have a few phrases in your back pocket handy, just in case.
Top Taiwan activities:
Rainbow Village
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
Yushan National Park
Alishan Scenic Mountain Area
Taroko Gorge
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall in Iceland | Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock
It's time to leave Asia and Oceania, and fly west to the culturally diverse and action-packed continent that leaves all Americans amazed at how you can cram so many countries into such a small area of land: Europe.
But next on my list is a country that's somewhat off the beaten track and lesser-known than those whose shores kiss the Mediterranean Sea. Fly north-west of the U.K., over the Norwegian Sea, and in a few hours, you'll reach the small island settlement that was very much on the nose in its naming process: Iceland.
Imagine a geography textbook coming to life all around you, and you've pretty much imagined Iceland. Ranked #2 of the safest countries in the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' by the World Economic Forum, this unique little country is blessed with natural beauty by the acre. Furthermore, the people of Iceland are some of the friendliest in the world.
You'll want to base yourself out of Reykjavík, the country's capital city, and pick from an array of tours and expeditions, usually by bus, to explore the island's geographic wonders.
Top Iceland activities:
The Northern Lights
Gullfoss Waterfall
Skogafoss Waterfall
Lake Myvatn Geothermal Area
National Park Nuuksio, Finland | yari2000 / Shutterstock
Next up, we're going to sail back across the Norwegian Sea, and to Scandinavia. With its remarkable aurora displays, beautiful, untouched forests, and cozy, sublimely designed cities, Finland is a place that will never fail to take your breath away.
Ranked the safest country in the world in the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' by the World Economic Forum, Finland is a developed, democratic country that stirs natural beauty, post-modernist design, and taste-bud tingling cuisine all in one sensory pot of unforgettable experiences.
Home to a handful of cities, Helsinki, the capital, is a great place to visit in the summers. If you visit in the winter, you'll have a lot more fun if you head north, and experience the country the way Mother Nature intended you to.
Top Finland activities:
Santa Claus Village in Lapland
See the Northern Lights from Lapland
Salla Reindeer Park
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
Lumilinna Snow Castle
Helsinki Zoo
Levi Ski Resort
Archipelago National Park
Lake Saimaa
The Engelberg, Switzerland | Alex Tor / Shutterstock
A beautiful country, Switzerland's contemporary cities, along with its dashing landscape, will have you falling in love from the moment your feet hit the floor. Ranked #4 of the safest countries in the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' by the World Economic Forum, lovers of nature, history, and chocolate (guilty!) will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.
If you love to ski, the resorts that boast a breath-taking Alpine backdrop are some of the best in the world. However, if you're looking for adventure a little closer to the ground, Switzerland's landscape, dotted with lakes, villages, and peaks, is a must to explore during the warmer, summer months.
Bern, the capital, is rich with medieval architecture, and quirks at every corner. Lucerne is also worth checking out if you have the time.
Top Switzerland activities:
The Golden Pass Line
Swiss National Park
CERN Large Hadron Collider
Hike in the Alps
Cheese-making in Gruyères
Salzburg, Austria | And-One / Shutterstock
Our Central European voyage continues to a country that has counted Mozart, Strauss, and Freud among its citizens. Vibrant green mountains and breathless Alpine terrain are the hallmarks of its geography, while its charming towns and cities are awash with baroque architecture and hearty, stomach-soothing cuisine.
Ranked #14 of the safest countries in the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' by the World Economic Forum, Austria is a place where your senses will motor into overdrive. If you have time to hit the countryside, be sure to spend some time at the Bohemian Forest and Traunsee Lake in the north.
Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Hallstatt are all charming little towns and cities in their own right. But if your stay is fleeting, you simply have to visit the capital, Vienna. Renowned globally for its foundations in classical music, the city has charm, history, and music in vast quantities.
Top Vienna activities:
Belvedere Palace
The Hofburg
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Top Austria Activities
Porto, Portugal | Ross Helen / Shutterstock
Our final leg of destinations takes us to the Mediterranean and the sun-kissed shores and cobbles of Portugal (fun fact – while being considered a Mediterranean country, Portugal does not actually border the Mediterranean sea). Ranked #14 of the safest countries in the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' by the World Economic Forum, Portugal is the perfect place to combine city tours steeped in history, with lazy afternoons on the golden sands of the Portuguese coast.
While the likes of the Algarve and Albufeira are great if you're looking for sun, sand, and package holidays, I've decided to focus on the country's two largest cities: Lisbon, the capital, in the south, and Porto, in the north.
If you're keen for a thriving nomad scene, artsy, hipster vibes, and the energy and bustle of the likes of Barcelona and Amsterdam, Lisbon should be on your radar. If you prefer your cities a little calmer and compact, rich in historic architecture, you'll instantly fall in love with Porto.
Top Lisbon activities:
Oceanario de Lisboa
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
Pastéis de Belém
LX Factory
Alfama District
Trip to Sintra
Top Porto activities:
Dom Luís I Bridge
Bolsa Palace
Porto Cathedral
Duoro Valley Tour
Matosinhos beach
Guell Park, Barcelona | Ross Helen / Shutterstock
Known for its vibrant, mountainous landscapes, glorious weather, and culturally rich cities, Spain is a must-visit for any solo female traveler. Ranked #16 of the safest countries in the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' by the World Economic Forum, Spain more than holds its own when it comes to delicious cuisine, Instagrammable architecture, and thriving nightlife.
There's pretty much a festival going on every day, somewhere, in the country! I've selected Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Malaga, and Alicante as top destination spots.
Romanian Mountains | Bogdan Vacarciuc / Shutterstock
Just when you thought we were done and dusted; I've got one bonus recommendation that I'd love to share with you! Blessed with rolling mountains, sweeping valleys, and picturesque cities, Romania over the last decade has emerged as one of the top places to visit in the nomad community.
If you can see some of rural Romania, I'd highly recommend it. But the cities, particularly the capital Bucharest, and Brasov in the mountains, are packed with more than enough to keep your eyes wide and ears in tune at all times.
Top Romania activities
Old Town (Centru Vechi)
Palace of the Parliament
Unirii Square Fountain Show
Strada Sforii (or String Street)
Eat at Kurtos Kalacs.
Transfăgărășan: road through the Carpathian mountains with dramatically beautiful scenery
Syda Productions / Shutterstock
While traveling, I was able to learn a great deal about do's and don't's, particularly relating to specific places.
On the ground, Meetup is a great place to see what's going on, and to connect to other travelers. You'll be surprised at the number of female organized, and female-only, events hosted by expats in many cities.
Facebook 'solo female travel' groups are also a great source of information as well as great for meeting other solo female travelers. There are three groups, in particular, I would recommend joining:
Girls Who Travel
All three I learned a lot from, and whenever you ask a question, there's always at least one fellow traveler who has an answer with great insight.
Phang-Nga Bay | Day2505 / Shutterstock
1. Research as much as you can in advance.
Research the local customs, dress codes, etiquette, local emergency numbers, change rates, public transportation system, and phone plans.
2. Keep all important information handy.
Have all the information stored in your smartphone offline where you can access it without wifi (e.g., in your 'notes' app) but also write the important things down in a notebook. What important things:
The name and address of your hotel
The local emergency number
Contact numbers for your emergency contacts
The number of your local embassy
3. Print and keep copies of your passport, as well as storing them on Google Drive or another cloud storage provider.
4. Get travel insurance.
I generally use World Nomads or Safety Wing while traveling.
5. Carry a doorstop.
I've used this doorstop before but there are many other options to suit your needs.
6. Blend in by dressing like a local.
Looking like a tourist instantly makes you a target. You'll be able to find plenty of local attire at street markets.
7. Trust your instincts, and don't be polite at the cost of safety.
8. Bring a slash-proof bag, such as the PacSafe cross-body bag.
9. Keep your family & friends updated on your itinerary.
10. Get a sim card and plan that works abroad as soon as you step off the tarmac.
Google Fi (formerly Project Fi) is my plan of choice, but local, pre-paid SIMs are generally easy to purchase at any international airport when you land. Just make sure you bring an unlocked phone.
11. Don't post on social media in real-time.
Whether you're at the coffee shop or at a tourist attraction, wait after you've left the location to post your picture. Smartphone pictures now often have the location embedded and it's easy to extract such information from the pictures you post on social media. Also, for those reasons, don't post pictures from your home, hotel, or Airbnb.
12. Avoid local taxis if possible, and instead, opt for Uber.
13. Wearing a wedding band can often help you avoid unwanted attention.
14. Carry a safety whistle or pepper spray (only if it's legal in that country)
15. Finally, budget some extra money towards safety.
Don't pick the cheapest flight, if it lands in a city in the middle of the night. Don't pick the cheapest Airbnb, hostel, or hotel, as they're more likely to be situated in an isolated and dangerous neighborhood.
Wherever your adventure takes you next, stay diligent, strong, and prepared. And remember, there's always a huge online community of female solo travelers a couple of clicks away!
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Safety Whistle
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LET me tell you about a country that has devised a tool to catch criminals in the act of breaking the law.
This tool enables enforcement authorities to track down wrongdoers in many locations, punish them and effectively reduce deaths of innocent people.
For some reason, however, there are people opposing the use of this tool. They say that the tool will "burden" the criminals.
They say that there should be signs put up to alert wrongdoers about the tool, so that they can avoid them (and go on to commit the same atrocity elsewhere, presumably).
The country is Malaysia. The tool is the Automated Enforcement System (AES) and the "criminals" are drivers who speed on the road and run red lights, putting themselves and other road users in danger.
As for those opposing the AES? They are the usual suspects — political players who see the potential to cause disruption and cast doubt on the project by making opaque statements about "having the people's best interests at heart".
There is no denying that public policies and initiatives should be exposed to scrutiny. Feedback and constructive criticism will help to improve any given initiative and remind the implementers that taxpayers are watching them.
If those opposing the AES have evidence that the system will cause more accidents or can propose a better alternative, then they have justification to criticise it.
But in the furore over the AES, there have been no suggestions of a better way to curb road accidents. Neither can the detractors deny the merits of a system that will save lives.
The fact is, there are too many deaths due to speeding and reckless driving, which have not been effectively addressed through current enforcement.
Every year, at least 6,000 people die on our roads in over 400,000 accidents. Malaysia also has the highest fatal accident rate in Asean, at 23.6 road deaths per 100,000 people.
Meanwhile, people are quibbling over the location of the cameras and protesting the issuance of summonses under the system, as if being fined is the worst thing that could happen when people drive recklessly.
Among the authorities, there are turf wars over which enforcement agency should have been given the task of implementing the AES.
However, the knee-jerk reaction by four Pakatan Rakyat state governments to block the installation of AES cameras tops it all. What will happen then? Will we have drivers who only follow the law in nine states, but can afford to be reckless in the other four, two of which have the highest number of speeding black spots?
Everyone knows that Malaysian drivers behave with impunity on the road because they think that they will not get caught, or will be able to finagle their way out if they are stopped by the police. Therefore, Malaysian drivers must learn their lesson the hard way. Hitting them where it hurts the most — their pockets — will drive home the message that there is no compromise for public safety.
There is no need for more education campaigns. If Malaysians do not know by now that speed limits are to be obeyed and red lights mean "stop", then we should not be on the road at all.
Furthermore, an automated system would drastically reduce corruption among enforcement officers, in one fell swoop. Something for our cynical society to cheer about, surely?
But as I mentioned in my last column, the politicking has reached an absurd level in our country. Politics has crept into our education system, left its sticky fingers on our healthcare and now threatens to cast a shadow over public safety.
Those playing this dangerous game of divide-and-conquer should think about what "the people's interests" really are the next time they drive down the New Klang Valley Expressway with a 10-tonne lorry speeding down behind them.
Surely it is in everyone's interests to protect lives.


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New policies help reduce misconduct allegations against PGCPS employees
By Lindsay Watts, FOX 5 DC
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - New policies in Prince George's County Public Schools have significantly reduced the number of school employees placed on administrative leave for allegations of child abuse and misconduct.
FOX 5 was first to expose that hundreds of teachers and other staff members were being placed on paid leave due to misconduct allegations. A final count for the previous school year was 848 staff members. An open record's request shows the school district spent close to $10 million paying staff on administrative leave -- a nearly 1,500 percent increase from the 2014-2015 school year.
Just-released data shows that as of last week there were 40 staff members on leave accused of abuse, neglect or failure to report. According to Prince George's County Public Schools, five staff members were placed on leave due to allegations between Sept. 6 and Oct. 6 of this year.
New student safety policies were put in place prior to the 2016-2017 school year to address several high-profile cases of child abuse by school staff. These policies were meant to better protect students, but some school employees say the changes resulted in innocent staff members and teachers being pulled from schools unnecessarily.
There will be a presentation on this issue at the school board meeting Thursday evening.
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EXCLUSIVE: Former police officer among hundreds investigated for abuse, then cleared at PGCPS
Hundreds of Prince George's school staff members put on leave in misconduct cases this school year
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Norwegian artist Lovlydia has for 10 years burned CDs with home recordings to his friends and acquaintances, next to have regular bands and other projects under numerous names. Now he has compiled a bunch of sturdy supporters under the name "the Cast of Ludo", and embarked into a real studio for the first time.
A full-lengths LP is recorded and printed in 250 copies black / 100 copies white vinyl.
His music has been described as a blissful mix of Dinosaur Jr, Guided By Voices, Neil Young and the early Cure, and next to the usual dirty indie rock expression of Lovlydia, the band takes in use diverse instruments as bass and violin to fill out the sound.


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The Old Church (map)
1422 Southwest 11th Avenue
A Friendraiser for Peace in Schools
Moderated by Gia Naranjo-Rivera & Featuring Teens from Peace in Schools
We invite you to gather together with us in Beloved Community! Join us for a panel discussion and "friendraiser" to benefit Peace in Schools. Peace in Schools is a nonprofit created to support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our youth. We offer for-credit mindfulness classes in ten high schools in Portland—and mindfulness trainings for educators and youth-serving professionals.
Youth in our nation are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and violence. We recognize the relationship between these crises and the history of inequity, systemic oppression, and institutionalized racism that destroys our social fabric. Youth feel these deep injustices in their bodies, minds, and hearts—undermining their ability to experience healthy, supportive, and loving relationships.
Mindfulness, when taught with the intention of supporting social justice in schools, can give rise to healing, compassion, empathy, altruism, healthy relationships, and a wise heart. It can create empowered school climates and cultures within which students can thrive—and experience safety and true belonging with one another.
We are honored to offer up a space to celebrate the youth and to hear heartfelt stories about how their lives have been transformed by their involvement in Peace in Schools, to share the Wheel of Awareness contemplative practice led by Dr. Dan Siegel, and to open a community conversation around how we can further support our youth and come to a deeper understanding about the relationships between mindfulness and social and ecological justice.
Sliding scale ticket prices:
$15 - Supported: for those with currently limited financial resources who will avoid further hardship while benefiting from access supplemented by the community.
$25 - Fair: for those with sufficient financial resources who can pay fair value for the experience.
$35 - Rebalancing: for those with more than enough financial resources (personal or institutionally supported) and a desire to support access for others to help rebalance systemic inequity.
Extra donation: If you'd like to offer an additional donation with your ticket reservation to support the work of Peace in Schools, you may do so with the donate button on the registration form.
*Sliding scale language borrowed with permission from Rev. angel Kyodo williams.
6:30 Program begins
8:30 Formal presentation ends
8:30-9 Q&A
Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics and child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is currently a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, founding co-director of UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, founding co-investigator at the UCLA Center for Culture, Brain and Development, and executive director of the Mindsight Institute, an educational center devoted to promoting insight, compassion, and empathy in individuals, families, institutions, and communities. Dr. Siegel's psychotherapy practice spans thirty years, and he has published extensively for the professional audience. He serves as the Founding Editor for the Norton Professional Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology which includes over 70 textbooks. Dr. Siegel's books include his five New York Times bestsellers: Aware: The science and practice of presence; Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human, and two books with Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.: The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. His other books include: The Developing Mind (2nd Ed.), The Pocket Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindsight, The Mindful Brain, The Mindful Therapist, Parenting from the Inside Out (with Mary Hartzell, M.Ed.), The Yes Brain (also with Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D). He has been invited to lecture for the King of Thailand, Pope John Paul II, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Google University, and TEDx.
Dr. Sará King is a mother, a UCLA-trained education philosopher, political scientist, critical theorist and neuroscientist who will begin a post-doctoral fellowship in the department of Neurology at OHSU in Portland this fall. She is an internationally recognized thought leader in field of mindfulness and social justice in schools, and enjoys public speaking and advocacy work at the intersection of these fields. Sará is also an author, entrepreneur, and yoga and meditation teacher who founded MindHeart Consulting, a company dedicated to creating cutting edge research projects and community healing experiences through "The Science of Social Justice" — a framework she developed that uses the power of an intersectional understanding of the biopsychosocial impact of systemic oppression on marginalized populations, combined with the application of the science of well-being to understand how to create research and healing projects that serve the aims of social justice in underrepresented communities. She has studied and practiced hatha yoga, Buddhist philosophy and vipassana meditation for the past 14 years, and has completed a 500 hr. Mindful Yoga and Meditation teacher training at Spirit Rock. She is also an artist who uses poetry, contemplative photography, creative writing and painting as her favorite forms of exploring self expression, and blends these into her personal contemplative practice and professional mindfulness consulting work. She teaches corporate mindfulness seminars through WITHIN Meditation in San Francisco, and has been featured in LA Yoga and VoyageLA magazines.
Caverly Morgan is the Founder and Guiding Teacher of Peace in Schools — a nonprofit which created the nation's first for-credit mindfulness class in public high schools, as well as Presence Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to igniting personal transformation and collective awakening. She has been practicing mindfulness since 1995, including eight years in a monastic setting. Prior to her pioneering efforts with Peace in Schools, Caverly formerly worked for nonprofits serving people with special needs. An artist and educator, she brings insight, passion, warmth and humor to her transformative work with students of all ages and experience levels. Caverly leads meditation retreats, workshops, and online classes internationally. She has been a visiting teacher at Open Circle, the Science and Nonduality Conference, Insight Meditation of Seattle and Charlottesville, Against the Stream in San Francisco, MNDFL, and the New York Zen Center of Contemplative Care. Caverly also speaks publicly at conferences on topics including contemplative practice, social entrepreneurship, authentic leadership, and mindfulness education, and has been featured in publications such as Mindful Magazine and The New York Times.
Gia Naranjo-Rivera is a PhD Candidate in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, with a focus on child and adolescent development, health equity, trauma, and translational research. Growing up in a low-income, trauma- and adversity-affected family and community fueled her passion to ameliorate suffering and promote thriving. She has directed programs for at-risk youth, advanced human rights in the US and abroad, served as a Public Health Analyst at the National Institutes of Health, conducted health equity research, and taught mindfulness and yoga. Gia recently received the US Excellence in Public Health Award from Johns Hopkins University for her research assessing the impacts of the Peace in Schools mindfulness program on adolescent health, with an emphasis on trauma-affected and marginalized youth. She holds Master's in Public Administration and MA in International Relations degrees from Syracuse University, and a BA in Political Science with a focus on human rights from Columbia University.
Teens from the Peace in Schools program will offer stories about how their lives have been transformed by their involvement with Peace in Schools.


This week's InfoPolis is an interesting mix of news from inside and outside our network - starting with the extended deadline for submitting your paper to the Annual Polis Conference. You are invited to do so until 11 July.
Some fresh news from the institutions as well: in its first session today, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has elected Michael Cramer as its new chairperson. Important news for public transport come from the EU Commission, which has published an interpretative framework for its directive on public transport passenger services.
And finally, I am happy to invite you to three workshops that Polis organises on bike sharing, infrastructure vehicle communication and parking later this year. More information and the possibility to register can be found below.
The Greater London Authority's (GLA) new Transport & Health research report "TRANSPORT AND HEALTH IN LONDON - The main impacts of London road transport on health" was launched on June 6th at the Hackney Cycling Conference.
The Government of Catalonia has put into service two new express bus lines of its exprés.cat network (BHLS buses with a high level of service).
After the European Council nominated Jean-Claude Junker (Luxembourg EPP) as President of the European Commission on the 27th of June, the new European Parliament voted today to elect Martin Schulz (German S&D) as the President for a two and half year mandate whilst the composition of the Parliament Committees will be known on Thursday the 3rd of July.


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De watermolen Molen bij de Kortenburg was gelegen op het huidige  Oranje Nassau's Oord aan de Kortenburgsebeek. De molen is gebouwd rond 1706 als papiermolen en stond in het huidige bosje tussen de beek en de Grote laan.

De molen lag op de grens van de gemeenten Wageningen en Renkum en werd in 1747 in opdracht van enkele Wageningers omgebouwd tot korenmolen omdat bij windstilte de Wageningse korenmolen niet kon draaien. Door de waterkracht was men minder van de wind afhankelijk. Dit leidde wel tot bezwaar van de Wageningse molenaars en toen de Renkumse eigenaar Jan de Watermulder niet lang daarna de Kortenburgse molen met paardenkracht wilde versterken tot rosmolen werd dat van hogere hand verboden.

Rond 1825 wordt de molen uit gebruik genomen.

Renkum
Geografie van Renkum


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Parents launch appeal for six-year-old who is paralysed from waist down
A massive fundraising drive has been launched to help a little girl with a spinal condition which has left her paralysed from the waist down.
Amelia Stanco, of Kinmel Bay, was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
The six-year-old has problems with her bladder and bowels. As a result, she has to use a catheter every three hours. Her desperate parents, Sylwia and Artur, want to raise £13,000 to send Amelia for stem cell transplantation in Poland – a treatment which could improve their daughter's health.
Sylwia and Artur have lived in Kinmel Bay for nine years and have spent more than 10 years in the UK after moving from the Eastern European country.
Sylwia, 39 said: "During the 21st week of pregnancy, we were told that she would be very poorly. When we had the first scan, we were told that her brain is not developing – that she will not walk, not sit or do anything.
"Amelia has a lot of problems but she is doing much much better than the doctors expected."
Amelia, a pupil at Ysgol y Foryd, was born at Liverpool Women's Hospital. An hour after her birth, she had to be transferred to Alder Hey Children's Hospital where she spent three months.
Sylwia added: "She had an operation, a shunt in her head to drain water fluid off her brain.
"She was very poorly. She has come on from that now. She has no power in her legs but the biggest issue we have is the toilet. Every three hours Amelia needs a catheter.
"We've heard that stem cell treatment can help and that is what we hope. It is very difficult. Amelia is smiling constantly. She is a happy child and deserves everything."
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Hamburg endured a 14th Bundesliga game without a win on Saturday, slipping to a 2-1 defeat at home to Hertha Berlin at the Volksparkstadion.
Trailing the relegation play-off spot by four points at the start of the day, Hamburg began the game determined to put Hertha on the back foot. The game was played at a ferocious tempo, and though the hosts rode their luck – Julian Pollersbeck denied Vladimir Darida with a stunning low save – they deservedly went in front when Douglas Santos fired home to cap a great team move. In a breathless end to the half, Filip Kostic flashed a shot over the bar, moments after Pollersbeck had denied Vedad Ibisevic with another smart stop.
Hertha continued to carry a threat in the second half and grabbed a deserved leveller when Valentino Lazaro stole in to convert Marvin Plattenhardt's cross. All of a sudden it was the visitors on top, and Salomon Kalou put them in front shortly after his introduction. Thereafter, Hamburg's confidence seemed to disappear entirely and after such a good first half, they struggled to find any rhythm after falling behind. Christian Titz's men remain seven points adrift with as many matches left to play, and time is against them if they are to remain as the Bundesliga's only ever-present club.
Titz is Hamburg's 18th coach in 10 years. Lazaro's goal was Hertha's first in the Bundesliga for 447 minutes.Douglas Santos scored his first Bundesliga goal with his 25th attempt and on his 41st top-flight appearance.Arp's goal in the reverse fixture - a 2-1 win for Hertha - saw him become Hamburg's youngest ever scorer at 17 years, nine months and 23 days of age.HSV have won their last two home games against Hertha with an aggregate score of 3-0.Kalou is Hertha's top scorer with ten goals. The Ivorian also has one assist to his name this season.Hertha have won eight of their last ten matches against the Bundesliga's only ever-present club.
Watch: Titz: "Don't write us off!"


Intermediate Transition Clinic Tuesday June 19th at 7pm at 2063 Yonge St.
The Transition Beginner Clinic Session was a huge success last Tuesday. Above is a pic of me and some of the enthusiastic bunch that signed up, some had already left as I was not quick enough with the photo. I think everyone had fun and learned something. The best part of the clinic was that I didn't fall on my face demonstrating a flying mount. I haven't done a triathlon this year, said but true, so I was kind of worried that the pressure would get to me and I might lose it, so I practiced the flying mount right before the clinic.
The next transition session clinic is this Tuesday and will give you the opportunity to practice transitions. This transition session will focus on practicing transitions onto and off the bike. You've heard the old saying that practice makes perfect, well it is especially true when it comes to triathlon transitions. You can't expect to get to a race never having practiced a transition beforehand and have a good one. Just like you wouldn't expect to have a good swim, bike or run if you never practiced before race day.
Examples of good and bad transitions and discuss them.
Tips on how to get out of the wetsuit fast!
The clinic is almost full, but we still have a couple of spots left so sign up by going to the link below.


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My kids have recently launched a YouTube Channel called Parade of Elephants. They've really been getting into video and sharing content, so when we were offered the opportunity to check out the VTech Kidizoom Action Cam, we jumped on it. I mean, what aspiring videographer wouldn't want to strap a camera to their bike, right? They have been watching enough YouTube videos to have a lot of ideas for how to put this camera into action. We started with an unboxing, so you can see what's included in the box.
It has a lithium ion battery, 1.4-inch screen, and a memory card slot. It does not include a memory card, so make sure to purchase one. You can't do much without it! It can handle a card up to 32GB, and I'd recommend at least 16GB. 16Gb will hold about 120 minutes on the highest video resolution (640X480)., while 32GB will hold about 240 minutes (and 278,000+ photos!).
Once we got it set up, I tested it out with a few pictures. Here's Bug in our kitchen (fruit tiles left from a previous owner). We are standing under a fluorescent light, so it's not dark in there, but you can see that it's not quite enough light for the camera.
Here's a picture using one of the filters and one of the backgrounds. Just for fun!
The kids took it out to play with that night, but it was pitch black and they lit the video with a flashlight. It worked, but it's not a great representation of the Action Cam's video quality. The next day, they took it out, mounted to Bug's bike (completely on their own), and shot this. If you didn't click through to the "Demo" on the above video, you can see it here. I didn't edit it at all, so this is exactly what you'll get riding a bike down our street. FYI, it is NOT the most dangerous hill in town, contrary to "popular" belief.
The camera takes stills, as well as time-lapse, slow motion, and regular video. There are some games that we haven't touched, some filters (as seen above), and some silly props/backgrounds/frames (also seen above). All of that is fun, but the kids really only care about the video aspects.
The VTech Kidizoom Action Cam is a rugged solution for kids who want to capture their adventures without endangering the family camera. It's not the quality you'd get from something like a GoPro, but with a $59.99 MSRP, it's much more affordable. It's also easy for kids to use, which is a win for parents, too! The kids like it a lot, and I can even see taking it myself if I were off to do something adventurous and fun.
The extra fun news is that we have one to give away. Please make sure to enter via the Rafflecopter widget and follow the directions carefully. I'm happy to answer questions if you have them.
Disclosure: Review copy and prize provided by VTech. No additional compensation was provided and all opinions are my own.
I've give it to my son – he likes to go on adventures.
I would give this to my son. It would be perfect for his trike rides, park visits and upcoming social events.
I would give it to my 4 yr old. It would be cool to see him interacting with his baby sister via the camera!
I would give it to my son for his b-day at the end of this month. He would film himself at the park, on his scooter, riding his bike.
I would give this to my daughter, we reside in a rural area and she is always outdoors looking for insects and on her bike.
I would give it to my best friend's son to record all of his Boy Scout adventures!
I'd give this to my nephew, and he'd probably record while biking!
They would record bike rides and nature walks.
I would give it to my baby brother. He likes to use the camera on my phone. I think he'd record random things.
My toddler would receive this as a gift if I win. I think he will be overly excited as I will be getting a camera of my own that looks similar.
I would give it to my nine year old son. He would record every last thing, ever.
I love that the kids were such a big part of this review. My kids would love this product!


• Story 1: Award winning author Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal man Bruce Pascoe was recently in Alice Springs as part of the talk and ideas section of the 2019 Parrtjima Festival. Mr Pascoe came into CAAMA to share his story.
• Story 2: The Federal Election has been announced for the 18th of May. Now that the date has been set the Australian Electoral Commission have announced their campaign to ensure people are enrolled and able to have their say.
• Story 3: Colonial Fantasy is a book that explores why white Australia can't solve black problems. Colonial Fantasy was written by Professor Sarah Maddison who spoke with The Wire about the book.


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Explore the opportunities and challenges in public-private partnerships in university community development with Urban Land Institute Philadelphia.
Rowan Boulevard is a one-third mile long extension of Glassboro's Central Business District that leverages the close proximity of the Borough and Rowan University to create a vibrant, thriving integration of academic, business, cultural, and commercial activities. From its genesis almost two decades ago, the now-busy Boulevard is the successful result of close collaboration among the public, institutional, and private partners, and innovative planning and design that have yielded a friendly, attractive environment for students, staff and visitors affiliated with Rowan University, as well as local Glassboro residents and business people.
The New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council (BPAC) is coordinated by the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
A workshop in Bayonne, organized by New Jersey Future, educated local developers on why green infrastructure should be an integral part of their plans.


Q : Hi, would this grout go with the NORDIC DARK WOOD floor tiles?
Yes, this grout would compliment the lighter shades within the tile, however, I would recommend Ultracolor Anthracite, to replicate the dark gaps that would occur on a real wood floor.
Great grout, you have to quick as it sets really fast.
It has indeed a chocolate colour, we used it with walnut wood effect tiles. Perfect fit. Delivery was also fast.
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But is there a way I can determine that ES cluster is on AWS ES?

A: Look at the hostname: if you're running on AWS Managed Elasticsearch it will end with es.amazonaws.com.
You can also look at the results of a top-level GET (and should), to find the version and whether or not it's running the open-source edition.
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  "cluster_name" : "123456789012:xxx",
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    "build_type" : "tar",
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    "lucene_version" : "7.7.0",
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He walks a city of bullet riddled minds, with havoc escaping the mouths of brutal racists, stray dogs meeting more glorious words than him. Every other turn was a drug spot, every corner shop resembled the familiar face of a B&E party store, every love became a tragedy, and many of life's expectations were not suited for him. Nights he wandered through old Martin Luther King Jr. park ignoring warnings of the danger that would meet him there. It's here that he would contemplate the trials of life. These city streets remained torn and potholed as he grew. This was a location where the poor become poorer, and even the middle class is wrenched into the downward funnel of misfortune. Situated herein, a tight knit family strives to survive in the midst of animation. Manifested in that inner city house were sounds of joy, happiness, arguments, elation, sadness and even some fights. It is in this exact environment, that a young man begins to write scriptures. These writings became the escape from the cement seas that would confront the man made from Bronze. A mounting aspiration began to mold itself in the form of sound. As life moved on, this noble man became part of the city, and part of the grief that has drizzled onto the soul of man. Through his fingers, hip hop music became the map by which he would navigate his existence. Utensils such as keyboards, notepads, pens, pencils, computers, and mics became the medium through which he spoke. Out of the structures of life, lessons, experience, and understanding comes Bronze Nazareth, a student in the school of life.
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Weak reports from the Euro Zone as well as war concerns in the Middle East pushed the dollar higher across the board.
Concerns that the U.S. would back out of the Iran nuclear deal pushed oil prices (and the Loonie) higher on a relatively quiet forex trading session.
Gold dipped on Tuesday, heading for a third straight day of losses as a rise in U.S. borrowing costs supported the dollar and overshadowed the impact of strife in Gaza.
Gold edged higher on Thursday as the dollar paused for breath, holding near its 2018 peak.


Project Blue Beam NYC Florida?
Blue skies and purple sky. Just a couple of weeks ago there was that purple sky seen over Florida. Now a neon blue-green light shortly after 9pm on Thursday night December 27, 2018 over New York City. But let us not forget that last year around this time, there was the United States Government preparing for missile tests in Hawaii and around the same time on the exact date. Then out of the blue a mysterious man clicks on a button declaring the missile threat as a false alarm in Hawaii.
Watch the below video entitled "Blue Beams Caught On Film: Take out Power Lines in NYC" where a video footage from Channel 4 shows something coming in the sky not from the ground.


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Leaders have to be learners.
If you aren't learning, you aren't leading.
Because nobody has all the answers and if you think you're the smartest guy or gal in the room you're either mistaken —or in the wrong room.
In order to learn, you have to be open-minded—open to learning and growing as a person and as a leader.
Last week, we swore in a new mayor and three new commissioners in Delray Beach.
All over town, there's excitement and a sense that perhaps we can turn over a new leaf and begin again.
It's no secret that I've been highly critical of the past mayor. I didn't want to be. After all, we were friends and I backed him when he first ran. But I was disappointed in his approach to the job. In my opinion, he chose a 'go it alone' model of governing. If you want to be an effective leader, going it alone is not an option.
It is not a sustainable model for a city.
But there's lessons to be drawn from every experience and we'd be foolish not to learn from them.
I've been watching municipal politics here and elsewhere for over 30 years—first as a journalist, then as a direct participant and now as a member of the PIPS–previously important people.
Here's what I've seen work and what I have seen fail. This is not a comprehensive or complete list, just highlights and observations.
–Those who learn and grow in office succeed. Take the time to read, study other cities, learn about local history, speak to a cross section of the community and build relationships. For example, if you want to understand urban planning there are blogs like Planetizen and trade pubs like Planning. You can read Jane Jacobs, visit the Strong Towns website, City Lab and Smart Cities Dive to get an overview of thinking on a vast array of topics. You can also chat with local planners–they tend to be pretty cool people. The same goes for all the other topics from public safety and municipal finance to economic development and civic engagement–there is a treasure trove of helpful information if you are open to learning, listening and engaging with people.
-It's a job to do, not a job to have. You are only there for a short period of time. Make it count. Don't be afraid to speak your mind. Be transformational not transactional. The former ensures a legacy, the latter is forgettable.
–Work with staff, not on them. Don't micromanage, but don't be afraid of accountability either. Mistakes are going to be made—we're humans. The key is not to repeat mistakes and to learn from those you and others make. Good leaders give people space to shine and own their own mistakes.
–Your job is to lead and provide direction. Staff implements. Get out of staff's way. You are not the City Manager. You are not the City Attorney either. Or the Planning Director, Finance Director etc. The corollary is also true, don't tolerate staff being political. If they want to make political statements they should run for office and if you want to hire, fire and manage staff you should get a degree in public administration etc.
–Great cities invest and reinvest in themselves so don't be afraid to do so. You will bump up against those who don't want to spend and who believe you can cut your way to success. Spending should be prudent, tied to a vision, strategic and smart. There are those who think government's role should be limited to picking up the garbage, making sure water comes out of your tap and answering 911 calls—all essential but….. But the special cities create value by investing in projects and activities that lead to quality of life enhancements. The best public investments seed the economy and lead to private investment that often dwarfs the public expenditure. Look to create ROI–and understand that sometimes the returns are intangible. The intangibles are important.
–Some people will love you, others will hate you. Seek to serve them all, but if you have to choose (and sometimes you will have to) seek, earn and keep the respect of the doers in your community over the naysayers. The doers are easy to find. They are volunteering, working for your city, serving and investing in your community. The naysayers are not those who disagree with you on an issue or a hundred issues, they are the ones who can't move on and try to burn down your house because you don't see the world through their lens.
–Process is important. But outcomes matter. Process without outcomes (results) create a frustrating mess.
–Engage the community. And engage some more. Repeat.
–Build a reservoir of good will. You will need it when the going gets rough and it always gets rough.
–Get people involved. Search for new and old voices and ask them to get busy. Respect those who serve and volunteer. Reach out to all and get their input. You will be a better servant leader if you do. There is wisdom to be tapped everywhere you look but only if you seek it out.
–You work for us, not the other way around. Be a servant leader not a dictator.
–Your personal preference matters to a degree, but ultimately you'll fail if you make it about you. Stand for the things that build the community. Make decisions for the long term good of the community not your short term political interests.
–Value and respect people and key organizations. You are there to support their missions and goals. That doesn't mean you can't question, challenge and push. Just do so with respect.
-Use the word optics. It indicates you're political.
-Keep your own counsel. You ain't that smart. Nobody is.
-But don't give yourself to a political guru and allow someone to be your gatekeeper or outsourced brain.
-Bully or push staff, citizens or volunteers around. Mean doesn't age well. You may get short term results through fear and intimidation but ultimately you'll fail– miserably.
–Forget that the loudest voices at the mic, in your email inbox or on social media don't necessarily represent the majority.
-Have no vision to guide you. Elected officials get in trouble when there is no community vision or North Star. Instead of focusing on the community's goals and aspirations they create vacuums quickly filled by handlers, special interests and shiny bright objects. Ala carte governing fails, leads to factions and division and frustrates staff and citizens.
Despite the glossy goodbye speeches claiming victory and declaring that things were "fixed", I think we've been left tired and in a ditch.
If we want to dig out, get moving again, heal divisions, solve problems and seize opportunities we have to do things differently.
Fortunately, we know how. This town wrote the book.
excitement! Perhaps this is the time to look back at something that in olden days often helped to unify the community – it certainly involved citizens of the community and at the very least helped identify and prioritize issues and give some generally agreed upon direction for our city.
Community Planning and/or Consensus-building!! We called them "visioning" programs – I think we did four or five of them over 20 plus years. We also did more planning "charrettes" then I could count.
We need something like this – we have new elected officials so it's like a fresh slate – let's ask everyone to get involved and put something on it.
Great points Bill. That approach works and can also have a bonding effect on the community.


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Eyebrow tint is a form of semi-permanent hair-dye formulated specifically for use on the eyebrows. We work for hours to ensure that your hair gets the perfect color and style. If you want to achieve as natural a look as possible, you are advised to only ever lighten or darken your eyebrows by one or two shades. Your eyes are gorgeous but imagine what professional eyebrow tinting will do for the depth, color of your eyes & the definition of your face.
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Research continues to show that massage therapy can be effective for a number of conditions and demographics. As it plays an important role in health and wellness regimens. Massage as a healing tool has been around for thousands of years in many cultures. Touching is a natural human reaction to pain and stress and for conveying compassion and support. As you lie on the table under crisp, fresh sheets, hushed music draws you into the moment. The smell of sage fills the air and you hear the gentle sound of massage oil being warmed in your therapist's hands.


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More information on safe medicine disposal.
Put them in the trash following these instructions for safe disposal.
Check to see if your local police station has a drug drop off box.
Purchase a medicine disposal envelope from chain pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens or Rite Aid. Find a pharmacy.
Bring them to a one-day medicine collection sponsored by an organization or government.
These collections accept expired or unwanted prescription drugs, OTC products (like aspirin or cough medicine), vitamins, veterinary medicines and even medicines with unreadable labels or unknown content. They usually do not accept thermometers, syringes or other any other type of medical equipment or waste.
Some collections are open to all residents in CT; others are restricted based on the sponsor's requirements. Check before you go.
CT DEEP has a table top display on Disposal of Prescription Medicines. This display describes the proper way to dispose of consumer medications. Also available in Spanish. Displays can be loaned out for up to 1 week, free of charge. To reserve, please contact us well in advance of your event. Displays must be picked up and returned to DEEP offices at 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT. You are responsible for loss or any damage to the display. Contact connie.mendolia@ct.gov or Tatiana.abreu@ct.gov to reserve a display and you will be given an agreement form to fill out.
A General Permit for One Day Collection of Certain Wastes and Household Hazardous Waste from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is needed to hold an event. The sponsor of the event should make sure that the vendor chosen to collect and dispose of the medications holds this permit.
If you have additional questions, contact Gabrielle Frigon, Supervising Environmental Analyst, DEEP Bureau of Materials Management & compliance Assurance, Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division, 860-424-3795.
The local police or CT Department of Consumer Protection drug control agent must oversee the collection and disposal of medications that are controlled substances. See their guidelines and other helpful documents before holding a collection.
Note: Schools that want to dispose of controlled substances should call the Drug Control Division of the CT Dept. of Consumer Protection for assistance at 860-713-6065.
The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) has put together documents on operating a medical waste collection and best management practices.


Here is The Daily Migraine blog about the song.
It is more than perfect. We can only hope that culture will continue to represent us so well!
Previous Post The Pain Always Wins.
Great song, love Twenty One Pilots! The lyrics are perfect. I hope you're feeling well enough to rock out to this today, haha.


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Q: spring boot send objects,files in one request with angular frontend I need to send files and objects in one request..
const formData = new FormData();
formData.append('title', "safd");
formData.append('underTitle', "safd");
formData.append('price', 300);
formData.append('discount', 0);
formData.append('category', "safd");
formData.append('underCategory', "safd");
formData.append('brand', "safd");

if (this.images) {
  for (let i = 0; i < this.images.length; i++) {
    formData.append('images', this.images[i]);
  }
}

///not working part (cant send object in formdata, and also modelattribute cant read objects)
if (this.nod) {
  for (let i = 0; i < this.nod.length; i++) {
    formData.append('productSizes', this.nod[i]);
  }
}

this.nod is array of object..
Spring
@PostMapping("/createProduct")
public String createProduct(@ModelAttribute AddProductRequest addProductRequest) throws Exception {
    System.out.println(addProductRequest);
    return "0";
}

With requestbody i can send also objects, but cant send files... And oposite with ModelAttribute (i can send files, but cant send objects)
Is any solution for this?
Or do I have to solve this by adding one more request?

A: you can use the backend code like the below one, MultipartFile is used to receive files like image, video etc..
 @PostMapping("/upload")
    public String upload(@RequestParam("file") MultipartFile file) {
        return "redirect:/";
    }

And in html file include the below code
<form action="/upload" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data">
<input type="file" name="file" max-size="2000">
<input type="submit">
</form>