It's happening as predicted. Since the announcement by that Apple would be selling non-drm music in iTunes from EMI other major labels are slowly falling in line.
The New York Times is reporting that the Universal Music Group is going to be selling part of its catalog sans DRM for the next few months to gauge consumer interest. This is great, but the only catch is that these DRM free songs won't be available via iTunes. Universal, in an effort to lessen Apple's dominance of the digital music market, will be offering up the DRM free music via Amazon, Google, RealNetworks, and Wal-Mart for $.99 a song (a price many accredit Apple to pioneering).
You might recall that Universal recently decided not to renew their contract with Apple to sell music in iTunes, and switched their commitment to a month by month basis. What does all this mean? I am betting that this experiment will succeed, and that Universal will reverse their decision and sell DRM free tracks via iTunes, why not sell your wares on the top online music store?
Boingboing.net has a good take on universal's inevitable move to selling non-drm music too.


The mission: show our local (in the meastspace sense) visitors a different page from the folks further away. We wanted to show off our store, and attract people to stop in and sign up for photography seminars and classes. (Memo to marketing: perhaps we should measure how effective all this is). And not annoy our pals in the U.K. who could care less about our coffee bar.
Where to begin? We're in a state of flux with all of our servers, so we ponied up $250 for an old Dell Poweredge 2500 Server. We did an Internet installation of Fedora Core 9, because our production and development servers haven't been updated in a long, long time. Sure, we'd compiled the LAMP basics (from source, for reasons never made clear – perhaps "Because We Could" is the answer), but other than that – well, if it wasn't broke, we didn't fix it.
First off, I didn't know anything about Pear. Luckily I found this article at techrepublic to help me put the pieces together. So Pear is kinda sorta like a cpan tool, but for php instead of Perl. Some re-usable components and so forth.
I grabbed the City database from http://www.maxmind.com/app/geolitecity. Please note there are licensing and restrictions of its use. There are both commercial and free versions. Be sure to properly cite MaxMind as per their web site. Note: the file is big. If you are developing using a Windows PC as a middleman, I suggest you wget the database from the Linux command line right into your web server's filesystem.
I created a subdirectory in my web site's filesystem called "GeoIP," into which I copied the GeoLiteCity.dat file.
Click here to try out the program. It will tell you roughly how far you are from this server.
Click here for the program listing. You should be able to just cut and paste the code and with relatively few modifications have a running version of your own.


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REHDA Selangor under the Klang/Shah Alam Zone Committee organised a study tour to REI Seraya Residence on 28 November 2018. The study tour aims to provide a platform for developers to have a better understanding on assisted living and independent living concept as well as to exchange knowledge and experience in the housing industry.
The study tour was hosted by Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad (PHB) and UEM Group Berhad. Mr. Loo Chee Yang, the Chairman of Klang/Shah Alam Zone Committee led the study tour joined by a total of 11 REHDA members.
REI Seraya Residence is a luxury retirement community living with assisted living options. A study by UN World Population Prospectus had shown that Malaysia will have 4.5 million populations above 60 years old towards 2030. Hence, there is a future demand for this ageing population and REI Seraya Residence is providing assisted living and independent living options to the purchasers. All rooms are specially designed to cater the needs of the senior community. Both assisted living and independent living will have their own facilities and amenities.


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OUT The Digital Blonde - N3ON [JOOF Recordings]
The Digital Blonde
N3ON
JOOF Recordings
Link to external store
https://www.beatport.com/release/n3on/3463425
Electronlyman
Indeed fantastic!! The full album is way over 1 hour
So we have heard maybe 70% at most, but man it was good!
Katadunkass said:
How is it?
https://soundcloud.com/john00fleming%2Fjohn-00-fleming-joof-radio-022
Sleepy Robot
Fantastic mix. Can't wait for the full album.
"well you all had quite a big blast of N3ON last night so just thought i would say a few words about it …. im not going to go on about thr crazy dark times we've just gone thru but this album has been written over the last 2 years thru it the thing with being a producer or any sort of artist is letting people see or hear what is inside your head this album has really been a roller coaster ride thru bad times and good times dark places a light places happiness and depression excitement and anxiety all this stuff thats been in my head recorded on over 2 hours of audio plus having a studio and doing this stuff is a way of creating your own worlds when the real one is looking bad i have to thank my kids and my family for there support especially my wife jo she knows my musical moods more than anybody if im happy a track is working if im sad its not. if im loud im working if im quiet im thinking then as soon as music is finished im quiet again becuse im thinking its not good enough is it a failure i know that most producers must go thru this. last night has gave me the lift i needed joof always gives me kind words and support on all the tracks i do. but last night just felt different he really did praise this new album and explained what it stood for thank you john! and then to top it off the coments you guys have been leaving on the soundcloud page are UNREAL thank you i said this was the last album but how can it be now i think neon is here forever and lets hope a few club promoters enjoy it to hopefully around the world so i can and do some neon dj sets for you so thank you again for supporting me.
the digital blonde monday is nearly hear and i hope you all have a great journey with N3ON.
Enlusion
Had a listen to the early copy of the album yesterday, it's phenomenal. Just go and pre-order it on Beatport, it's a no-brainer.
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Electronlyman said:
This guy's sentences are like his beats. Just go on and on and on and on... Ever heard of punctuation?
In any case, might give it a chance but I didn't like the first one at all so not sure if I'll even like this one. Just not for me. Long, endless, loud, static beats with a bit of sound design somewhere in the middle. And that for the full 2 hours. Remember literally having a headache and ear fatigue in the 2nd half of the album. But I know a lot of TF demographic liked it, which is rare, so maybe it deserves a quick listen at least.
I don't like the first NEON as well. Did enjoy the second one though - worth a listen for sure, if you haven't yet
Based on what I heard from the new one, it's by far the best and most fun to listen of all three.
I'm genuinely excited for its release!
There's a big difference between 1 and 2 imo, i think 2 flows better then one as an album.
Although most tracks are longer on 2 with some big intro's so not sure if you would like that.
Give it a spin or just choose a random track to get started.
Over the past three decades The Digital Blonde has created a cult following, his now legendary 90's hit 'Legato' cemented this journey and from then on he's been delivering a sound that can only be described as his own. Over the years he's stayed true to his take on the Trance world, along with his obsession with synthesizers, we now see this in the third series of his new album 'NEON'. It's a nod back to the 80's synth world where he ground his teeth as a producer, made music with that 80's synth ethos, but with a forward thinking dusting of the Blonde sound that projects it into the future.
Here's a few words from the man himself:
Writing Neon 3 has been a huge challenge for me, as I know the impact the last 2 albums have had on people. So trying to keep the feeling going for the third album was a scary decision to make, it's hard to put into words how much heart and soul goes into these albums, not just because of the music but because of the visions I had with these tracks and trying to bring it all to life so I can share these experiences with people. It's about putting everything I have ever learnt over the last 33 years of writing music with synthesizers and creating a magical fantasy journey. These albums are created so you can mix them in different ways to create different experiences. I truly believe that this is what the spirit of real Trance music is.
'The fade to grey' remake is very special to me, you see all my life I have wanted to remake this but have never felt confident enough to do so. 'Fade to grey' was the first track that opened the synthesizer world up for me many years ago, so my main challenge with this mix was to show the original, with the respect it deserves , and to keep the original feel and vibe of it.
Every track on Neon 3 has it's own story of how it was born, its' a very dark journey this time round but with some nice uplifting sections. There's a lot of futuristic storytelling , the visions and journeys your mind can take you on when listening to these Neon albums are endless, they're actually more like audio movies!
This will be the last Neon album, making the trilogy complete, I hope they have and will take you onto some amazing journeys. I also must add all the hard work, imagination and creativity that has gone into the artwork for all 3 albums has been nothing short of pure genius, so thank you to the great artist Dragomir Bojkilov. I hope you enjoy the brilliance of his artwork as much as I do.
I sincerely hope you enjoy this album as much as I have done making it. These albums have been a crazy roller coaster ride to bring to life, but so worth it.
So once again it's seat belts fastened we're off on another and final Neon adventure.
Pre-order link: N3ON from JOOF Recordings on Beatport
Just flicked through the BP samples of all the tracks - this album seems a lot more 'trancey' and 'spacey' than the first Neon album,hes gone away from the 80's synthwave sound - but i thought that was the concept of Neon in the first place? There seems to be some gems on this new album from first listen - some really nice entrancing melodies there.
Age Of Confusion,Magic Fly,Only You were standouts,but i need to hear the full versions of the others.
Agree on the more Trancey and spacey bit, but wouldn't at all say that he's gone away from 80s Synthwave.
There's still a sizey chunk of that in the album!
This album picks up from where the second NEON album was placed style wise and dives into more, spacey vibes.
It goes deeper, feels very immersive and fun to listen.
Already can say with confidence, this NEON album is easily my favourite of the three!
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Yeah but compared to something like 'Into The Void' on the first NEON - that went totally 'Stranger Things' synth wave style hehe! I didnt really listen to Neon 2 properly,so maybe hes shifted towards the spacier sound - nothing wrong with that though!
dmgtz96
Hearing the Beatport samples right now...
It's very niche. I can see this being appealing to hardcore The Digital Blonde fans, but it's not my cup of tea.
The synth at 05:19 in Plutox was nice and Blade Runner-esque.
Synthdrive was great thanks to its melodic focus and fast BPM (137). Definitely enjoyed it better than the 120-126 BPM tracks. An album full of tracks like it would have been a future classic and one of the strongest trance releases of the 2020s.
Magic Fly has potential, but it feels like it would have benefit more from a faster pace. Its current 132 BPM hinders it from achieving the energy hinted by the melodies and bass.
Couldn't hear enough of Star Song to assess it properly. I didn't enjoy the sample given to us.
Space Race also has potential, but we don't hear enough of it to know if it's good or not.
Honestly, a lot of these tracks are same-y. Synthdrive is the only one that I would revisit.
@dmgtz96 TBH most samples on Beatport are useless. They are way too short and often manage to catch the least interesting moment of a track.
It's out now! Updated the OP.
Just had a quick listen through the Beatport samples. Yeah they are a bit obscure but I can get the general idea of what the album is like. Not into it, however a track or two caught my interest.
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Having listened to each full track, I assure everyone, that the BP samples are pretty much useless.
The full tracks have extended intros, outros, countermelodies. Each track is a proper journey.
They're structured in such a way that I didn't notice it's 17 mins long, or 13 mins long.
Very impressed with this album so far!
Listened to the whole album on Spotify. Magic Fly, Age of Confusion and Space Race are the 3 tracks that made it into my main listening playlist forever. It's certainly a stand out this year.
Its criminal that this guy doesnt have a much bigger following - hes produced since the 90's,made some Trance classics and only has 3K followers on FB?! And the most played track is 50K on Youtube....wtf.
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leon92
Listened to this album midway through work and I loved it. Very diverse and Aventador and Fade to Grey are my favourites.
142 Paul van Dyk Avenue
Normally I look at an album release and think "I wish the tracks were extended DJ-friendly mixes".
I look at this one and think "I wish the tracks were shorter DJ-friendly mixes".

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BlogPeople For in ActionPFAW and AAMIA Urge New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to Lead on Pro-Democracy Reforms
PFAW and AAMIA Urge New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to Lead on Pro-Democracy Reforms
Jen Herrick | January 8, 2019
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People For the American Way Applauds H.R. 1
People For the American Way and PFAW's African American Ministers In Action are firmly committed to building a democracy where everyone participates, every vote is counted, voting rights are fully enforced, and everyone's voice is heard. Accordingly, we support the Fair Elections for New York campaign and recently joined fellow campaign supporters in urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to do his part in turning the state into a pro-democracy leader. Our letter specifically calls for campaign finance reform in New York with a small donor matching system. You can download our letter here.
Dear Governor Cuomo:
New York has an unprecedented opportunity to lead the nation—quite literally—on campaign finance reform, with a small donor matching system. We write to request your help.
As you know, Speaker Pelosi and key leaders in Congress are spearheading an effort to make democracy reforms the first bill in the 116th Congress. In a November 25 op-ed in The Washington Post, entitled, The Democratic Majority Will Restore Democracy, Pelosi and Representative Sarbanes wrote:
Americans went to the polls and sent a powerful message: The election not only was a resounding verdict against Republicans' assault on Americans' health care and wages, but also it was a vote to rescue our broken democracy.
First among the democracy-rescuing reforms they described was campaign finance reform:
We must also empower hard-working Americans in our democracy by building a 21st-century campaign-finance system—combining small-donor incentives and matching support—to increase and multiply the power of small donors. Wealthy special interests shouldn't be able to buy more influence than the workers, consumers and families who should be our priority in Washington.
We know you are aware of voter hunger for reform, and we know you believe in amplifying the power of small donors to limit the power of big money in our politics. You've called for it every year you've been in office.
With Democrats taking over the U.S. House of Representatives, the nation is heading down the track that New York is already on. The destination is a new era of democracy reforms such as small donor public financing, automatic voter registration and early voting. New York, under your leadership, can get there first, and in so doing provide a boost to the broader national effort.
That is precisely why we write. Show the nation how it can be done. Inspire Congress and give something to candidates to point to in 2020. We'll work hard to pass a federal bill in the U.S. House this month. We then hope to look to New York as a model for the nation.
Luckily, you are not alone. You have two legislative leaders who have sponsored small donor matching system bills. You also have us, and many others hoping to see this happen. Please let us know how we can help you help the rest of the country.
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Why going to Russia from Finland?
It is approximately 75% bigger than the United States or Canada.
And it is 186 times bigger than my home country, Portugal.
It has about 143 million people and covers an enormous distance going from Europe, through Asia to the Pacific Ocean – to the other side of the globe in the Sea of Japan and even close to Alaska just after the Bering Sea.
I was always very curious about a possible trip to Russia so, while living in Finland, I decided to cross the border and drive along during the Winter season.
Because I got a scholarship to study Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Kankaanpää, which belongs to the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences.
So, the Russian Federation was just there, across the border.
My driving adventure through Russia took me to explore 4383km / 2723mi during 20 days of the cold month of February.
My main focus on visiting Russia was the Golden Ring's ancient towns.
During my trip, temperatures ranged from -31º C / -23.8º F to -6º C / -21.2º F.
This was one of the most memorable journeys I've ever made while driving a car on my own.
Kankaanpää – Helsinki – Kotka – Vaalimaa – Vyborg – Saint Petersburg – Iversky Monastery – Krestsy – Moscow – Suzdal – Pavlovskoye – Borisovskoye – Vladimir – Suzdal – Tarbayevo – Yur'yev-Pol'skiy – Fedosino – Yelizarovo – Ryazantsevo – Kabanskoye – Pereslavl-Zalessky – Suzdal – Kideksha – Sovkhoz – Romanovo – Mentshiakovo – Ivankovo – Shekshovo – Gavrilov Posad – Suzdal – Vladimir – Suzdal – Kideksha – Glebovskoye – Bogolyubovo – Vladimir – Suzdal – Vladimir – Babaevo – Alexandrov – Sergiyev Posad – Khomyakovo – Rogachevo – Dmitrov – Klin – Tver – Vyshniy Volochek – Velikiy Novgorod – Syrkovo – Vyazhishchsky Monastery – Saint Petersburg – Vyborg – Vaalimaa – Kotka – Kouvola – Tampere – Kankaanpää.
I drove in Tver Oblast, St. Petersburg Federal City, Vologda Oblast, Moscow Federal City, Moscow Oblast, Vladimir Oblast, Yaroslavl Oblast and Ivanovo Oblast.
NOTE: An Oblast is a type of administrative regional division in Russia.
I know it's hard to decide which are the most fantastic places and put them on a list. There is so much beauty all around that it can't really be measured. But I tried to organize the highlights and give you my Russia top best places.
The Suzdal Cathedral of the Nativity dates from the year 1225. The Suzdal Kremlin is the oldest part of the city and exists since the 10th century.
St Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia by population. The city is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage since 1990. St Petersburg center features a unique architecture diversity that blends architectural styles such as Baroque and Neoclassical. The most famous St. Peterburg monuments are the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Resurrection Cathedral, the Moika River, the Trinity Cathedral, the Bronze Horseman and the Winter Palace. The spectacular Hermitage Museum is one of the largest museums in the world.
Velikiy Novgorod is the oldest Russian city and is mentioned in chronicles dating from the year 859. The historic monuments of Novgorod and its surroundings have been declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
I usually choose to drive secondary roads. By avoiding main roads I can see different parts of the country that wouldn't be possible otherwise. Actually, most of my itinerary was done in very small, secondary roads in the countryside.
Russian people can sometimes look tough at first glance, but if you smile and be communicative, you will quickly notice how sociable they are. If you speak Russian, even if the basics, their heart will definitely open and you will end up drinking vodka somewhere in the middle of icy – cold Russian winter.
The city of Sergiev Posad is known for its famous monastery. The medieval Trinity Monastery of St. Sergei is considered the heart of Russian Orthodoxy, since it was founded in the 14th century by St. Sergius of Radonezh, the patron saint of Russia.
The historic fortified complex of The Moscow Kremlin and the overlooking Moskva River. The Red Square is located in central Moscow. Famous Moscow monuments include Krasnaya Ploshchad, Lenin Mausoleum, Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral. The Kremlin and the Red Square in Moscow are UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
The Dormition Cathedral in Vladimir dates back from the year 1158. Excellent and well preserved World Heritage Site included on the list of places of the "White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal".
Vyazhishchsky Monastery was founded in the end of the 14th century by the monks Euphrosyne, Ignatius and Galaktion. This place is also known as The Nikolo-Vyazhishchskii Stavropegial Women's Monastery.
Pereslavl Zalesskiy was founded in 1152 and is located in Yaroslavl Oblast (Russian region of Yaroslavskaya-Oblast) to the edge of the lake Plescheievo.
Russian truck drivers are ferocious. Expect everything.
Buy a nice road Map of Russia.
The Golden Ring is a group of ancient towns dating between the 12th and 18th centuries, which played an important role in the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Bring a very strong and warm sleeping bag and extra blanket for emergencies. During my drive on the M10 highway I was very tired so I stopped to sleep on the side of the road, while temperatures outside were down to -30º C / -22º F.
The distance from St. Petersburg to Moscow by the M10 road is approximately 700km / 435mi.
Everything inside the car freezes from -3º C / 26.6+ F. So any bottles of water have to stay near the ventilation and heating system. Otherwise they will freeze and you'll have ice instead of water.
Russian countryside has a lot of nice churches and monasteries.
Buy a car heated travel electric mug. As it is very handy, you can always have hot tea while driving long hours in the cold.
I changed the car oil and water fluids for temperatures below -40º C /-40º F. Winter oil and fluids are extremely important so that the car holds up to extreme freezing temperatures.
Winter tires. I mean, there's no way around this issue.
Russian truck drivers are ferocious.
If you get stuck in snow, keep your car running so that you keep the engine warm (and yourself).
Learn to read the Cyrillic alphabet. Although some road signs are also written in western letters, most road signs in Russia are all in Cyrillic.
Due to the cold, my car didn't start automatically for 3 times. But it always started on the second try. Not bad.
Every time you start the car just leave it working for at least 10 minutes so that everything inside the engine warms up.
It seems that the car fan from -15º C / 5º F freezes and gives a loud snap. So in order not to break it's always good to melt the ice around it with a bit of water just before starting the car.
You may have trouble with the gear box, as the oil inside gets close to a freezing point.
If you have any problem on the road, ask for help. Russian people are one of the most helpful I found while driving in many countries. They understand the fact that they themselves might need help. And in Russia, during the Winter, if you do not have someone that can help, you can die on the road.
I bought a shovel for snow which I actually used several times.
A small plastic snow remover is important to remove the ice from the windows in the morning.
I took a small air compressor for tires, various lamps and some extra electric car fuses in case I eventually needed to replace something.
Fuel in Russia is quite cheap compared to the rest of Europe.
On icy roads it's very easy to slide down to the side of the road.
What sometimes looks like a normal side of the road, can turn out to be a ditch.
My European Union driver's license was accepted by Russian road police. You can use a United Kingdom or EU license. If your driver's permit is from a country outside the European continent you'll need an International Driving Permit.
Russian police in general were always very friendly. They never wanted to take unjustified money from me.
I was caught by the police radar while driving at 87km/h – 54mi/h in an area of 40km/h – 24mi/h. I had to pay a 100 rubles speed ticket but got away with it while mentioning that I was a student and had no money. They let me go.
Did I mention Russian truck drivers are ferocious?
At the entrance of St. Petersburg at night, a policeman with an AK-47 directly asked me for money and tried to intimidate me. Somehow he let me go while I smiled and mentioned he should ask for Euros and that he should stop big Mafia cars instead and ask them for big bucks – not a "poor" student like myself.
Russia has a zero tolerance policy to drinking and driving.
At the Russian border many cars are waiting to enter the country. These queues are for people importing vehicles to Russia and other Central Asian countries such Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, etc. I had to make sure I was a tourist and not a car dealer.
I got my passport profile page ripped off by the Russian immigration police at the Finnish / Russian border crossing. He opened my passport and separated about 1.5cm /0.6in of the plastic covering my passport photo profile page. He quickly handled me the passport and said: PASSPORT NO GOOD! GO AWAY! So I realized how insignificant I was before a border police officer. After being denied entrance to Russia, I somehow managed to talk to the border police chief. He smiled and welcomed me after he had seen my Uzbekistan visa since he himself was born in Samarkand. "Oh you were in Uzbekistan … I was born there! Where have you been … etc etc, big hug and welcome to Russia!".
While driving in Russia expect the unexpected on the road. Although the majority of people are normal conscious drivers, everyday you will notice something very unsafe from other drivers.
Although I already had my Russian extended car insurance bought in Portugal, I had to make another one at the border. The minimum was 15 days and cost about 16€ / 19us. I drove again in Russia more recently and this is no longer necessary if you already have your normal extended Russian insurance.
Russian churches and monasteries all have centuries-old frescoes. Take time to enjoy these amazing art works.
If you're a boy, well, Russian girls are very friendly. You can easily get proposals to go out to a concert, museum walks or a disco at night. Russian girls are very romantic and love to have fun.
If you're a girl, well, Russian boys will probably provide you with one of the funniest, sociable and craziest dates ever. Just don't let them drink too much.
Russian people are very straightforward and say what they think.
If a Russian person doesn't smile at you, be the first to smile then. 80% chances that you'll have the smile back, and 10% you'll get an invitation to drink. 5% will tell you: SHTO??? (in Russian) / WHAT??? (in English). 5% will ignore you totally.
Knowing a bit of Russian language does affect your relation and interaction with the people. I went to Russia already knowing full Russian basics and was able to easily maintain a small conversation.
It is illegal to drive with dirty and unreadable license plates. Kind of hard to handle during winter.
In small towns in Russian countryside people are very curious about foreign people.. It's normal to have grandmas come to you and say hello.


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Jun 12 2022 Indian fighters for freedom Karyanand Sharma
Sharma was a prominent freedom fighter and pleasant revolutionary leader who conducted several movements against zamindar and the British government of India. Karyanand Sharma was a person who actively participated in Non cooperation movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian national congress party. He was involved in various kinds of pleasant issues as a member of revolutionary group.
Personal life of Karyanand Sharma
He was born in sahoor village of mongyr district in the year 1901. The exact date of birth of Sharma was unknown to everyone. He belongs to a poor tenant Bhumihar Brahmin family. He began his studies in the early age.
Karyanand Sharma was in a position to leave the school in order to support his family in farming and cultivation. Later on he continued his education from the year 1914 and passed his matriculation examination successfully in 1920.
Revolutionary activities of Sharma
After completing his education successfully, Sharma vigorously participated in the Non cooperation Movement to fight against the British rule in India. Karyanand Sharma was a great inspiration of every Indian citizen even today. Most of the young freedom fighter and revolutionary who joined Indian national congress was highly inspired with his contribution to the nation.
He was under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and Indian national congress. As a result of Sharma's participation in Indian national congress, he was arrested by the British Indian police and was sentenced to exact imprisonment for a period of one year. As soon as he was released from jail, Sharma showed more involvement in various issues of the peasant.
In the year 1927, he conducted a resistance of tenants against the arbitrary extortions by the zamindars at chanan. This resistance of tenants was particularly aimed to fight against the Giddhaur Raj and Kaira estate. The Zamindar and their subordinates of these states were predominantly oppressive.
The leader of Indian national congress supported Sharma even though the party leaders didn't provide any direct help to him. But there were unity among the tenants which made the Zamindars to surrender to the demands of peasants.
Karyanand's participation in Kisan movement
The struggle between the peasant and Zamindar were solved successfully. This trimph became a great motivational factor for the peasants in Monghyr. Stictures were passed against Pandit Karyanand Sharma after the popular Barahiya Bhakshat Andolan which was conducted in1937-1939. Sharma was arrested by government of India in 1938.
After coming out from the jail, he aggressively participated in Kisan Movement. As soon as he participated in Kisan movement he was arrested again. Ultimately Sharma became a follower of Marxist ideologies and a member of the communist party of India. He remained as a member of All India congress committee till the year 1943.
After the nation achieved independence from the British rule in India, Sharma became one of the foremost leaders of the communist party of India. Under the leadership of Karyandand Sharma, the communist party of India was able to wage many significant struggles during the 1950s. He was also a member of legislative party till his death. He died in the year 1965.
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ET tracked down on Google Street View
UFO experts were left baffled after claims that ET was finally tracked down on Google Street View.
The spooky snap was caught by Google image cameras in the town of Berkeley Heights in New Jersey. Photo: CATERS
11:34AM GMT 24 Mar 2009
A misty shape, bearing a distinct similarity to the movie alien, was captured behind a bush next to a mysterious beam of light.
The spooky snap was caught by Google image cameras in the town of Berkeley Heights in New Jersey.
Some claim the image could be evidence of life in outer space while others point to a simple trick of the light.
The 'ET' alien was photographed on Diamond Hill Road, a semi-rural location about eight miles from Morristown Municipal Airport, New Jersey and 30 miles from the bright lights of New York City.
Malcolm Robinson, head of the Strange Phenomena Investigations, described the image as "the first of its kind".
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He said: "On close inspection the similarities with ET are obvious but it's hard to say with any certainty what exactly it is
"Of added interest is the strange beam of light to the right, which I cannot explain either.
"This picture is the first of its kind, as far as I'm aware, in that it's been captured on Google's new Street View technology.
"However, because it was captured by Google it would appear that there aren't any witnesses to back up what was photographed, which is frustrating.
"Without further details to go on I'm really stumped. We'd all love it to be alien, but that's a big assumption."
Nick Sawyer, one of many web-users to have spotted the alien-like creature, added: "Whatever it is, you cannot deny that it looks exactly like ET.
"The head is an oblong shape and it seems to have the same long neck and fat body.
"There is also a beam of light right next to him, who knows, that might be an unseen spaceship trying to make contact.
"In all seriousness, however, I'm mystified at what it is. The area is not far from an airport and UFOs have been reported to take an interest in our own aviation technology.
"New York City is only an hour's drive as well so you never know, he might be eyeing up a trip to the Big Apple."
Technical experts are also in a muddle over what the image could be, although one told an online chatroom: "When the light shines directly at and between two of the lenses, the software compiling the images together may end up putting up a slicing white laser.
"But I cannot be sure one hundred per cent."
Three months ago, police in nearby Morris County, New Jersey, were alerted to a series of unidentified flying objects hovering over the area.
Dozens of residents watched on in awe as five flickering red lights moved gently across the night's sky.
Local resident Paul Hurley, a pilot who works at Morristown Airport, said: "I've been in the aviation industry about 20 years, so I knew they weren't airplanes".
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We take the safety and well-being of your child and all children very seriously. We pride ourselves on creating safe environments to protect all children. We believe our children benefit from the high level of standards we set for our teachers as well as the teachers care, dedication and focus to education of young minds.
Miss Rosie holds a Masters degree, Child Development Associates Credential, and over 20 years of experience working in early childhood education. Bright Morning Star Daycare, LLC is honored that it's director/teacher is a recipient of the Terry Lynn Lokoff National Childcare Teacher of the Year Award (2012).
Miss Michele has extensive Early Childhood Development training and has worked within the childcare field for many years. Miss Michele has a CDA (Childcare Development Associates), Head Teacher's Certificate, She is continuing her education in Early Childhood Education taking courses through Connecticut Charts a Course at Housatonic Community College.


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Q: Need to translate some UnityScript to C# I found code for my problem on internet, but I need it in C#, not UnityScript. I tried but I don't know how to fix some problems. I translated almost everything.
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#pragma strict

var prefab : GameObject;

function Start () {
    spawn();
}

function Update () {

}

function GetPointOnMesh() : RaycastHit {
    var length : float = 100.0;
    var direction : Vector3 = Random.onUnitSphere;
    var ray : Ray = Ray(transform.position + direction*length,-direction);
    var hit : RaycastHit;
    GetComponent.<Collider>().Raycast (ray, hit, length*2);
    return hit;
}
    function spawn() {
        var randomPoint = GetPointOnMesh();
        var spawnPreferences = Instantiate(prefab, randomPoint.point, Quaternion.identity);
        spawnPreferences.transform.eulerAngles.y = Random.Range(0, 360);
    }

Half-translated to C#:
using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections;

public class ResourceGenerator : MonoBehaviour
{

    GameObject prefab;

    void Start()
    {
        spawn();
    }

    RaycastHit GetPointOnMesh()
    {
        float length = 100.0f;
        Vector3 direction = Random.onUnitSphere;
        Ray ray = new Ray(transform.position + direction * length, -direction);
        RaycastHit hit;
        GetComponent<Collider>().Raycast(ray, out hit, length * 2);
        return hit;
    }

    void spawn()
    {
        var randomPoint = GetPointOnMesh();
        var spawnPreferences = Instantiate(prefab, randomPoint.point, Quaternion.identity);
        spawnPreferences.transform.eulerAngles.y = Random.Range(0, 360);
    }

}

I don't know what variable type needs to be instead of var and there is a bug at last line "Object does not cointain definition for "transform".

A: Have you tried?
void spawn()
    {
        RaycastHit randomPoint = GetPointOnMesh();
        GameObject spawnPreferences= (GameObject)Instantiate(prefab, randomPoint.point, Quaternion.identity);
        spawnPreferences.transform.eulerAngles = new Vector3(0,Random.Range(0, 360),0);
    }


..... Click the link for more information. , he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology in 2002 for discoveries concerning the genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death. He built on Brenner's establishment of Caenorhabditis elegans, a nematode, as a model organism for genetics research and Sulston's discovery of programmed cell death. Horvitz's contribution was the discovery and characterization of key genes governing cell death, including two that are prerequisites for cell death, another that protects against cell death, and still others that direct elimination of dead cells. He also showed that most genes involved in controlling cell death in C. elegans have human counterparts. The improved understanding of cell death brought about by Horvitz's work has important implications for disease control and treatment.


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When I was little, Braids & Bows quickly became one of my favorite books after having received it for Christmas one year. I would spend hours flipping through the pages trying to learn a new braid to make. I had two abrupt realizations– that I would never make it as a hair stylist and that I love hair that is braided in funky ways. What is probably twenty years later, I am still just as bad at braiding my own and other's hair, but I can't help trying to create awesome braids!
Here are six seemingly simple braids from Real Simple that you can use to twist and turn your hair in many ways! What is your favorite braid look? Is it the waterfall braid? Fishtail braid? Katniss Everdeen braid? Tell us in the comments below or on www.facebook.com/thesobremesa!


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Our Accounting services include, amongst others, the closing of accounts at the year's end together with the elaboration of the official accounting records and financial statements, as well as their delivery at the Commercial Register.
Aside from the previous, we also elaborate tailor-made accounting management reports for clients upon request. To do so, we compare the balance sheets and income statements from different months or years in order to offer a whole picture of the evolution of the company throughout time. Our Accounting services include regular meetings between our accountant professionals and our clients in order to analyze the confronted data and extract decisions on future planning which may result appropriate.


What is most important, however, is to really understand this concept of Mowaddat, or roughly, a sincere devotion stemming from deep love. Because we believe each Infallible's actions would have been identical with the others' Sunnah (examples), it is very essential to realize that despite our Imams' different responses to different situations, there is still one Sunnah — One Divine wisdom. A few weeks ago, I was in a conversation with Syed Abbas Ayleya about going to Qom and some necessary steps that one should take before reaching there. I've had similar conversations with other scholars who have helped me along the way, but with Syed Ayleya, I received answers that were so apparent, yet at the same time so different from what I'd heard before. The very first advice he gave me before repeatedly emphasizing its importance was the Tawassul, or connection, that one must have with the Infallibles (peace be upon them) before attempting to study and propagate the message of Islam.
I began asking myself why he kept stressing this particular issue and not something more technical. After a few more discussions with him and Maulana Muhammad Baig, I realized what he meant and why he felt it to be so important. In fact, one could write several pages on simply the wisdom behind emphasizing on this particular point, but instead I'll touch upon it briefly and focus mainly on the concept of that Tawassul he was referring to.
What is most important, however, is to really understand this concept of Mowaddat, or roughly, a sincere devotion stemming from deep love. Because we believe each Infallible's actions would have been identical with the others' Sunnah (examples), it is very essential to realize that despite our Imams' different responses to different situations, there is still one Sunnah — Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 One Divine wisdom.
At least for those who recognize the reality of the Ahlul Bayt's position, it is not only critical to realize their Divine Sunnah, but also to practice Mowaddat instead of only Mohabbat. Unfortunately for many of us, the concept of Devotion has been reduced to love. We as adherers to the school of the Prophet and his Holy Family often times reject the deeper meaning of chapter 42, verse 23 of the Holy Book and feel satisfied with verbally or emotionally expressing only our love.
Mowaddat is much more than love. Mowaddat is a deep devotion that stems from the love we have for them, and this requires a number of actions. The most preeminent of these is sacrifice. As devotees to the Prophet and his Holy Family, especially as a community, we must remember that sacrifice through love for them is the real command given by that holy verse of the Qur'an.
The other day I lent my ear to a conversation in which several adults of the community were discussing how we can imitate the orthodox Jewish society in Lakewood, NJ. This Jewish community basically started out in the area back in the early 90s and now runs the entire city. Even the local ShopRite caters to their needs, carrying only kosher food and clothes for Jewish women. One of the brothers made an interesting point when he mentioned that many of the Jews of that community will sign their life insurances away for their respective centers or community projects. When they die, several tens of thousands of dollars, if not hundreds, go to the center, creating massive amounts of wealth to be further distributed in the expansion of their community. Not only are these Jewish members devoting their lives for their mission, but also their deaths.
To truly have Mowaddat for the Prophet and his Family is to sacrifice for their sake and their mission. In a conversation I was having with Maulana Muhammad Baig, he mentioned to me what it really means to have faith in God and love for the Prophet's Family. I asked about how he manages to stay awake having discussions almost every night, and in comparison we see that Imam Khomeini was very strict with schedules and time management. He answered by saying that Ayatollah Khomeini was living in an Islamic society amongst an established religious environment. Because we are here in the West, in a land of Jahiliyya (ignorance), it is important to sacrifice some luxuries, including sleep, for the Islamic work that needs to be done.
In a similar conversation I had earlier with Maulana Abbas Ayleya, he discussed about wealth and life's material luxuries and the position of Islam on them. He did mention that Islam hasn't forbidden having nice homes and cars. In fact, Islam suggests that we live according to our status in society. However, in a time when the communities and Islam are being established, Islam prefers sacrifice. For us, this is where the concept of devotion comes in and why Allah has commanded Mowaddat and not Mohabbat.
When the communities are struggling to produce adequate means of Da'wa and Tabligh (propagation) for our centers and beyond, it doesn't make sense that we are driving expensive vehicles to the mosque and then returning to our large and fancy homes. Is it sensible that our fundraisers are barely producing the resources we need, when the members of the same community are wearing two hundred dollar outfits?


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WASHINGTON (N.Y. Times) — The Supreme Court said Tuesday that it would consider a legal challenge to President Obama's overhaul of the nation's immigration rules, agreeing to examine the reach of presidential power as it decides the fate of one of his most far-reaching executive actions.
The court, which has twice rejected challenges to Mr. Obama's signature legislative victory by upholding his health care law, will now rule on the president's plan to protect millions of illegal immigrants from deportation and allow them to work indefinitely in the country legally.
The justices raised the possibility of a broad decision by taking the unusual step of adding their own question to the case, asking the parties to address whether Mr. Obama had violated his constitutional obligations to enforce the nation's laws. The answer to that question could significantly alter the scope of presidential power in realms far beyond immigration.
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So pretty! Such a sign of spring!
Beautiful!!!! We are just starting to see signs of flowers peeking out. It's exciting.
Stunning. The DOF is just wonderful here. So soft and delicate and spring like.
Ohhhh so pretty & it gives me hope that spring WILL be here. Eventually!
these are so beautiful!!! i love the soft yellow background too! everything is finally getting ready to bloom here ... I imagine by the weekend we should be seeing them!! yay!!


A lovely account of a visit to the Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum in St Austell by one of Cornwalls Cottages friends.
"Last week I visited the Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum and it was a very enjoyable afternoon out. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. The museum includes an interactive indoor experience, a café and shop. The rest is outdoors and very attractively laid out.
I walked the short way up through the woods to the viewing point for the working clay pit, and took the long way back down which included spectacular views across the valley. My dog was made welcome indoors as well as out and he had a thoroughly good time in the woods. The rhododendrons were not yet out and it is a while until the bluebell season but I imagine the woods would be spectacular in the right season.
In the shop I was given a free map showing local walks, including a 2 mile one into St Austell and a 5 mile one to the Eden Project, which sounds like a very full day! I'd recommend a visit to Wheal Martyn to anyone interested in either the industry or just a lovely day out in the Spring air."


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Globalisation is an extensively used term. It can be defined in a number of' ways. Simply stated, it refers to the process of integrating local, national or regional phenomena into global ones. It is a composite process combining economic, technological, socio-cultural and political forces. It is more often used to describe the process of integration of national economies into international economy. Trade, foreign direct investment, capital flows, migration and the spread of technology fuel such integration.
Globalisation is not a new phenomenon although some sources associate it with the start of the First World War. On a broader plane, it can be viewed as a long process spanning through countries of growth of civilisation. The process has accelerated during the last 50 years. Many cite examples of early forms of globalisation during the Roman Empire, Persian Empire and Han Dynasty and so on. Such examples also include the movements of the Muslim traders and explorers. During the 16th century Portugal's global exploration linked continents, economies and cultures of the globe.
Global trade, colonisation and enculturation quickly spread through the continents. This process is associated with what is known as the Age of Discovery. The process expanded further during the seventeenth century with the advent of the british east india company. France followed the same path of colonisation. The Company model was also emulated by Dutch East India Company (1602) and the Portuguese East India Company (1628).
The 19th century, described by some as The First Era of Globalisation, was characterised by rapid growth of trade and investment between the European imperial powers, their colonies, and later, the United States. Sub-Saharan Africa and Pacific Islands were incorporated into the world system.
The First Era of Globalisation ended in early Twentieth Century during the gold standard crisis and the Great Depression in the late 1920's and 1930's. The modern era of globalisation is perceived to have begun after the end of the Second World War. The leading politicians of the western world initiated this process. It found concrete shape through the Bretton Woods conference (1944). It was agreed to create a number of international institutions to initiate and oversee international commerce and finance as a part of globalisation process. Thus were founded the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank, 1945) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF, 1945). The General Agreement on Trade and Tariff (GATT, 1946) lowered barriers to trade. It was later transformed into an institution called World Trade Organisation (WTO, 1995) which mediate trade disputes and set up homogeneous rules on international trade and commerce. In recent time came into being the development of bilateral and multi-lateral treaties such as Maastricht Treaty (1992), European Union (1993), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA, 1994), South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC, 1985), South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA, 2004), Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multisectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC, 1997), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN, 1967). All such regional treaties further facilitate globalisation process.
It is comparatively easy to measure economic globalisation. It has four elements such as flow of goods and services, movement of labour people, capital i.e. inward and outward direct investment and technology. However, globalisation not being limited to economic phenomenon, some use three areas such as economic flows, social and political. In addition to the above three main indices, there are sub-indices also. These include actual economic flows, economic restrictions, data on personal contact, data on information flows, and data on cultural proximity. The above indices are used by a Swiss think tank KOF. Others have used different indices. The result of measuring will vary if the same set of indices is not used.
Globalisation can broadly be grouped into (a) industrial, (b) financial, (c) economic, (d) political, (e) information, (f) language, (g) competition, (h) ecological, (i) cultural, (j) social (k) technical, (l) legal/ethical and knowledge globalisation. Industrial globalisation is defined as growth of worldwide production markets leading to a wider access to a variety of foreign products for consumers and companies. In particular, it has also facilitated availability of materials and goods between and within countries. The emergence and rapid spread of readymade garments industries in Bangladesh and other developing countries are examples of industrial globalisation. Other examples include emergence of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and/or special economic zones (SEZs) in the developing world. Financial globalisation refers to rise and spread of worldwide financial markets that have facilitated better access to external and internal borrowing. Absence of transnational regulatory regime has led to adverse impact and as has been shown by the global financial crisis of late 2008. Political globalisation is a term used by some to refer to the creation of global government. Its another form has led to formation of cartels of government such as UNO, Commonwealth, WTO, World Bank, IMF and so on.'
Rapid development of information technology has led to almost unhindered flow of information between and among states. These flows are instrumented through the advent and spread of fiber optic communication, satellites and increased availability of telephones and the Internet.
Globalisation of language is another aspect. As far as English is concerned its spread was earlier limited to countries emerging from British Commonwealth education system but overtime, it has become a major language of communication between and among countries of the world.
Another aspect of globalisation is worldwide competitive market for goods and services that dominate the business world. This phenomenon has forced the companies to upgrade these skills and use most advanced technology to ensure quality of world standard.
Ecological part of globalisation process refers to global environmental challenges arising from emerging issues like climate change, transnational water-sharing disputes and pollution, over fishing of the ocean and spread of invasive species. There are members of opposing arguments about this phenomenon. One of these, articulated through Kyoto Protocol, that much of the deterioration in environment have been caused by industrialised nations and that they have to compensate the developing countries to face this environment challenge. The second argument rests on the premise that many factories are built in the developing countries where there is less environmental regulation, capacity for enforcement is weak or absent. Thus increased flow of goods and services may increase pollution. At the same time, it is also argued that during the early stages of industrial development, the existence of a dirty stage is a reality that has to be faced. By the same logic, the developing countries should be allowed adequate time so that standard of industrialisation in such countries does not suffer.
The process of globalisation has further facilitated multi-culturism or cultural diversity. This impact of globalisation on culture has been facilitated by spread of information technology, larger spread of travel and tourism, immigration, worldwide sporting events in football, cricket and Olympic games and easy access to world media through internet and television.
Globalisation is changing the pattern of food habits, in particular among the young generation. Burgers and Pizza shops have now emerged in the urban centers of Bangladesh and other developing countries. Indeed rapid spread of multi-cultural restaurants in Bangladesh and other developing countries is an example.
In the social field, the process of globalisation has led to the emergence of non-governmental organisations (ngos). They share, along with or in partnership with the government agencies, the development activities. Some of the NGOs act as think-tanks and contribute to the process of public policy-making and of couscientisation process of the rural poor and the disadvantaged.
The contribution of the globalisation process to technical field is visible in global telecommunication infrastructure that helped in transnational data flows and also afforded protection to intellectual property rights through updating of copyright laws, trade mark and patents, and world trade agreements.
Finally, in the legal/ethical field, the globalisation process has indeed contributed to the upholding and further consolidating inalienable rights, and universally acceptable and cherished values of mankind. The creation of international criminal courts and international justice movements and the making of different United Nations instruments like Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Political Cultural and Civil Rights and those relating to women and children are few examples.
It is easy to provide a long list of the positive aspects of globalisation. There are negative aspects too. Critics argue that globalisation has not worked for many of the world's poor. It has not done much for environment. It has not conduced to the stability of the global economy. Among many critics and forums, Joseph E, Stiglitz has raised searching questions about the mono-truck approach to look upon globalisation as an unmixed blessing. The main plank of his argument is that 'the problem is not with globalisation, but with how it has been managed. For the management part he holds the global institutions of IMF, World Bank and WTO responsible. The rules set by these institutions are perceived to 'serve the interests of the advanced countries-and particular interests within those countries' to the exclusion of the developing countries. The industrialised countries also have approaches to globalisation 'from particular narrow mind-sets shaped by a particular vision of the economy and society. The voices of discontent have been reflected in the Doha round of WTO talks. The developing world now demands fair trade and not those based on set rules influenced by industrialised nations and instrumented through WTO. Demands are also voiced by independent think tanks including scholars to come to terms with realities of the developing world. Suggestions are now being given to reform economic policies of the World Bank and IMF. There are demands to recognise the human face of globalisation.
There is, however, no need to abandon globalisation but to put in place the human aspects of globalisation and to pace and sequence reform measures by adopting a gradualist approach to globalisation process. The most important element of globalisation processes at present is democratisation of the governing system. People's participation in state system is recognized as a key factor for the rationale of the existence of a state. This explains why the world bodies tend to support a movement of a community if it is pursued in establishing the human rights of the concerned community. Bangladesh war of liberation received world support on the basic ground that Bangalis were fighting for establishing their nationhood and human rights. [AMM Shawkat Ali]
Bibliography Amartya Sen (1999), Development as Freedom, Oxford University Press, Oxford; Joseph E Stiglitz (2003), Globalization and its Discontent, W.W. Norton and Company, New York
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Set 1 km from Palais de Justice in Brussels, White room 2 offers accommodation with a kitchen. Guests staying at this apartment have access to free WiFi and a terrace. The apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and a shower. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is offered. Place du Grand Sablon is 1.1 km from the apartment, while Avenue Louise is 1.2 km away. Brussels Airport is 15 km from the property.
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 18 per day.


Lily hasn't brought out the Aquabeads out of our creativity cupboard for a while now, so we were were offered the Aquabeads Disney Princess Set we could hardly say no!
Lily adores the characters, but one of the first things she said, whilst pointing to the Beast on the front of the box was "Where are the Princes?". She made a good point, for her age.
The usual instructions of our previous Aquabeads playsets apply; create your design using the template or get creative, spray with water then leave to set.
The difference with the Disney Princess Playset is that it claims to only require 10 minutes until you can peel off your Aquabead design, using a special Bead Peeler.
Lily got stuck in straight away, having decided to choose the Princess Aurora template. She added extras to the hairstyle and enjoyed getting creative beyond the official design.
Even when using Aquabead playsets which came with a bead applicator/dropper, Lily always preferred to pick up and place the beads using her fingers. Providing her fingers aren't wet, this method works well, otherwise the beads bunch together and they can then transfer the bittering agent onto her skin.This playset didn't come with a bead applicator at all this time, perhaps the Bead Peeler is the new, fun tool.
The beads have a bittering agent to deter them from going in mouths. Lily is beyond that stage, but I have to remind her to pick any beads up as her baby sister would put them in her mouth.
We found that whilst the Bead Peeler worked well in principle, the outer beads need to be completely secure otherwise they are weak and could be pulled off. I think that the best results are yielded when the design is left on the layout tray longer than 10 minutes. I think, for that reason, an additional layout tray would be useful so that there is less waiting to create a new Disney Princess template.
As you can see, the Disney Princess templates are rather large, so there will be only so many that can be created using the beads provided.
Aquabeads remain a favourite of Lily's, even if the sound of skittering Aquabeads across the floor goes straight through me! If Aquabeads create a layout tray to minimise dropping the beads, that would be fantastic!


So you have actually checked out the study on Dianabol and read the details on this website and now wish to buy Dianabol in Sirnak Turkey. Dianabol is among the most commonly available anabolic steroids available online and sold by reality steroid dealers and sources.
Because Dianabol is so usual, it's additionally sadly counterfeited and fabricated throughout the globe. Dianabol is a prominent anabolic steroid in Sirnak Turkey as the gains excel and side effects can be low in those that use it correctly.
Legit Dianabol, both pharmaceutical grade and underground lab (UGL) are offered if you stay with some guidelines and search in the ideal locations in Sirnak Turkey. No person would like to lose their money in a Dianabol investment or wind up with anything aside from exactly what they think they're paying for.
We will certainly talk about exactly how finest to get Dianabol lawfully in Sirnak Turkey and reveal you where to try to find getting it, although we take no obligation below on whether or not you go on to buy Dianabol and exactly what you do with it as soon as bought.
Dianabol is identified as a training III regulated and restricted substance by the Anabolic steroid Control Act. It's really among the lengthiest standing participants of anabolic steroids in this team and will certainly no doubt continue to remain a measured and unlawful substance to possess, take in, producer, import, distribute and offer.
Many anabolic steroids can be obtained legally in Sirnak Turkey and you would certainly really hope that holds true for those who buy Dianabol with a legit prescription from a doctor or physician. You can obtain Dianabol lawfully in Sirnak Turkey any longer, like you can Testosterone Enanthate, Testosterone Cypionate and Deca-Durabolin.
Dianabol could be gotten legitimately for clinical uses, yet it is no longer prescribed for these approaches, other anabolic steroids in Sirnak Turkey have taken its location as Dianabol is a rather outdated material here. But it's not all bad; in some countries Dianabol is still legal.
Instances of spot to see when you would like to buy Dianabol in Sirnak Turkey are Thailand, Iran, Turkey and Mexico, although the importation of them back into the Usa is not permitted.
Where to Buy Dianabol Steroids in Sirnak Turkey?
It does not truly matter where you are in the world, there will be a legit Dianabol seller in Sirnak Turkey near or a steroid dealership marketing on the black market. If they sell anabolic steroids unlawfully in Sirnak Turkey, they should often have the ability to acquire Dianabol due to its appeal among sportsmens and bodybuilders alike.
The two main sources of Dianabol will be online as well as personally by regional health club dealerships in Sirnak Turkey. Fitness center dealerships will certainly typically offer legit forms of both pharmaceutical grade Dianabol and UGL Dianabol, however can be valued a lot greater than online or internet based steroid sources.
Why? Due to the fact that web sources could equip such a wide range of Dianabol brand names providing a huge selection of strengths and brands. There is also an added privacy with internet sources as they run utilizing money sending solutions and the postal service.
There stand out advantages and disadvantages to both sourcing steroid generally online and by gym dealerships, and Dianabol is no various.
Accessability of Products: Buy Dianabol from a fitness center dealer and the deal is instant. Purchasing online can take 2-3 weeks because of shipping time.
Variety: Online steroid sources provide a massive choice of other steroids when you buy Dianabol. Health club sources may just provide limited brand names and/or items.
Privacy: Order on the net and you could remain nearly anonymous. You can make use of a real or fake name when importing products and delivery addresses. You can additionally utilize a charge card to quit fraud. Buy Dianabol directly from a health club source or genuine individual and you're no longer anonymous.
Seizure: All online steroid providers will certainly supply steroid delivered to your door by means of the postal system. This means they should pass customizeds regulations and interior postal assessments by business or law enforcement.
This concern is commonly raised by folks in Sirnak Turkey who have actually not used steroids previously, but when we comprehend the good benefits Dianabol could make, we can view why anabolic steroids individuals buy Dianabol in Sirnak Turkey. It's a superb mass building contractor, will certainly strip off fatty tissue with the correct diet and cardio regime and will improve efficiency considerably.
There are several reasons this mixture is still made use of as a staple on mass patterns and heaps, a lot more than 40 years after its introduction to the world and steroid area in Sirnak Turkey. No person is sharing this androgen is best though, it's not. It can bring some nasty side effects in users, mostly gynecomastia due to it aromatising rather greatly and raising oestrogen.
This then induces acne, water loyalty and because of its anabolic and androgenic character– virilisation in ladies. Nonetheless, these parties can be regulated by making using of the best dose, for the right time and utilizing an aromatase prevention (AI). If you wish additional details on the amounts, patterns and side effects of Dianabol, then visit the various phases.


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This is my first post! I'm one day away from leaving paid employment for the first time in 10 years and embarking on a three month journey to New Zealand, Australia and the US – kipping in spare rooms and floors of friends, the odd hostel and probably the occasional hotel…just to use the trouser press, you understand!
I'm going to be very surprised if you're actually reading this, it's gonna be by accident really, isn't it? I've only showed a few close friends, and I doubt any of them use RSS, Twitter or any other geek toys that seem to be taking over my life.
A travelog using as much technology as possible, I'll update the twitter widget via SMS and the photostream via flickr by sending photos from my 5mp phone via email directly to flickr…get thar geek on!
Enough tech talk, I'll be updating now as soon as possible. In London next week – gigs every night, cheers (T)ed! In Bristol & France the following week, then the Mighty Midlands, Bristol again, Yeovil then Surrey before flying out on Dec 22nd to New Zealand for Xmas…whoop whoop!