I have a feeling your in-laws cared more about the face rather than your and your's wife wish. My husband's father first wanted to make a banquet for everyone in the factory (!), 'luckily' one of our 15 guest were boss' son, other high person and father's driver, haha.
I like the custom of having multiple weddings. I wish my relatives living in different parts of the world would do that; would make it easier to organize which wedding to go to.
Crazy to not know 80% of the guests but that's how it goes. Is that common at a big 喜酒?
Seems like it was a successful dinner though ! 🙂 but I have to admit, reading this is making me nervous about my wedding haha. My father-in-law has already told all he's coworkers and he's boss in Beijing that they have to come to our wedding , but Chenchen and I haven't planned anything yet, like when and where we will marry. But seems like my father-in-law got it all planned.. Haha.
My husband and I had three as well. I don't want to give too much away (I am in the middle of writing several blog posts about weddings) but our Canadian wedding was a blast – a day of celebrating with our family and friends. I knew everyone and my husband had met at least 80 of our 100 guests during previous trips. And every year on our anniversary, people still take the time to share their fond memories of our wedding on facebook!
My husband and I had two weddings, one western style one in the city and one Tibetan style one in the village. The western style one had the traditional elements, cutting the cake, dancing the night away etc. The village one was a picnic on a hill, which isn't very traditional (the bride is traditionally suppose to be tucked away in another room being consoled by female relatives…) but was much more preferable!
It's hard to believe that one would not know so many guests at their own wedding. But then, in China the wedding is more about the parents than the bride and groom right? At least it was an interesting experience!
Sounds like you had an easy wedding reception dinner. That is terrible to hear that some guests helped themselves to some bottles like they were part of the non-existent goody-bags at the reception. I hope most of the guests had the decency to bring a gift, or more popularly fat red packet. In Malaysia, my family tends to give $200-300 (Malaysian dollars) worth of cash in the lucky packet.
I have been to several weddings in China and I have to say I don't like them, it's just about eating and drinking and more drinking. Finish the meal and go home quickly. They're too short.
I'm not a big fan of Spanish weddings either because they are too long. More than an hour in the church, then another hour outside waiting for the couple to sign all the papers and get out, then going to the restaurant where the meal is going to take hours, then dancing to awful songs.
The best weddings I've been were in the Philippines, the couples always organize games for the guests and it is a lot of fun. I will consider having a Filipino style wedding if I get married haha.
My eldest daughter celebrated her wedding last year. They had three celebrations, first was a registration with a marriage celebrant held in a nice outdoor garden here locally followed by just a table of guests (their friends, me and her sister). Then a year later, they had two other celebration dinners this time bigger ones and the one in China was hosted and organized by her in-laws and was very similar to yours. As a parent, we went too and my family was treated to different restaurants every night each hosted by an uncle or an aunt the next day and another uncle or aunt. To most Asians, celebration calls for food, drinks and merry making but I share the same opinion as Marta (above comment), Chinese dinner are so short, they just eat and drink and go home. In Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand, we eat, drink and we mingle and talk. Did you try their famous MouTai Liquor? Yum Seng !
Sadly as all pictures were taken either by me or by elderly women with their mobile phones, there are none of us. Anyways, at that ceremony my wife had just a "normal" dress and I had also just some black jeans and a nicer shirt on. It was pretty informal occasion.
Oh my god! I am already fed up with those large scale of wedding/ birthday/ engagement parties, I really didn't see any meangingful substance apart from show-off, business and fake smiles. I am sorry to say, those parties just make me too sad. It is hard to believe it still happens on young couples in China, and only few of them say NO to their parents. As a Chinese, I do think kids in China ough to revolt against thir opressive parents.
Neither me or my wife liked this Chinese celebration too much. It was stressfull, people visited basically for free food and drinks and to get a glimpse at the foreigner.
I experienced too much of this kind of facade smilies/ being friendly in China. Sure I havent met all the people their yet, just a small chunk, but they pretty much behaved similar with a few nice execptions.
You mean your wife didn't want to do zuo yuezi? Wow! That's revolutionary in my book. Between both of my sisters in law, I've got 5 nephews. 3 born since I've known my husband. They sat yuo yuezi every single time. My MIL even said to my husband, who in turn translated and told me, "You don't have to worry about special food during zuo yuezi, Ashley, I'll cook for you and take care of you." Nice of her to offer, except I have no intention of doing that. I also don't have a baby yet, I'll admit it really irks me that they talk about that stuff to you like it's a given. I mean, I'll do it when I'm ready and I'm not going to do it just to give you a grandchild, that baby is going to be mine. Sorry to sound so harsh, she's actually a very well-intentioned lady who does not really oppress or impose on us in any way (by 'us' I mean my husband and I). It's just that they're not used to boundaries in Chinese culture, boundaries are a big thing in America, though. It's not okay to cross my boundaries n Taiwan, in America, anywhere! Although I do cut my in-laws some slack since I know they're oriented differently. But I fear if at some point they do overstep too far, I may have to put my foot down in a major way.
Which parts are harmful? I know a lot of it seems agonizing, boring and uncomfortable, but I really don't know that much.
For example the no washing rule. This is especially bad when you breastfeed the child and all kind of bad stuff from the body basically rubs on the child which in turn can cause infections.
I'm in the US now and have been here since July (spending time on both east and west coasts, presently Pacific NW, which I think you already know since you've been reading my entries 🙂 ). Thus my mind has kind of moved out of the Chinese realm as I've been strictly dealing with life in an American-style way for a while- I'll be heading back home in early December.
Anyway, yeah 'no washing' is not safe. I have discussed this with numerous students, friends, colleagues and associates. Across the board Taiwanese tend to think refraining from showering should be at least followed to a degree, ie 'less showering than normal,' though not necessarily stopped altogether. For me, I'm totally right there with you regarding the obvious risks mother and baby would be subjecting themselves to. It's much more than 'culture' as so many Chinese claim, it's a difference between healthy and unhealthy. What they think is so necessary for health is actually quite the opposite and the traditions are so strong that talking them out of it is pretty much impossible. The idea is that after birth a woman is 'weak,' thus she should refrain from physical exertion (zuo yuezi prescribes spending as much time as possible in bed, actually) not showering seems like the worst possible idea. I mean, if they believe her immune system is compromised, staying clean should be a priority. As I don't believe women are as weak as the Chinese traditionally believe after birth, this tradition and these beliefs sometimes make me want to tear my hair out.
But I suppose that's all part and parcel of living abroad and partaking in a cross-cultural marriage. Luckily my husband has told me time and again that he would never force me to do anything against my will (insofar as participating in traditional behaviors like zuo yuezi) but he certainly thinks that such things are beneficial. He has told me before that I should consider having some sesame oil chicken soup after giving birth because it would "restore my strength." I am a pescaterian, I only started eating seafood 5 years ago and I have not eaten meat since I was 17! Therefore I think that if and when the time comes for me to have a child, I'll come back here to give birth in a western hospital. After all, I'm terrified of childbirth and communication with my doctors in English is going to be extremely important to me.
My MIL made a lot of special dishes for my eldest sister in law after she came back from her zuo yuezi in a 'baby hotel.' They were full of peanuts and ground meat and oil. They would sit in the fridge and congeal into gelatinous chunks- totally unappealing! Yet such soups are alleged, as you mentioned to increase milk production for the new mother. Drinking water makes much more sense.
As a person who enjoys pushing myself athletically I think I would lose my mind if I were to be forced to remain in bed and I didn't feel like it. I have heard of female runners who ran right before or right after giving birth, as extreme as that sounds, it just goes to show what the body is capable of. If you believe something strongly enough, I guess you can 'make it true' and that's how this whole zuo yuezi business resonates with me. It's just a set of ideas that is reinforced everywhere a person turns within the Chinese context so it's become unanimously accepted and enforced as a result. I'm sure we have things in our own cultures which we're not aware of and that we also just accept because they're so ingrained in our acculturation.
It is very interesting why in traditional Chinese believe they have the idea that a women is so weak after giving birth or even weeks afterwards. For example when my mother gave birth to me they started for her some basic muscle training right away next day at the hospital, in order to strenghten her again!
My wife went totally against zuo yuezi and this brought a lot of bad mood and fear from her Chinese family. However this changed after they realized that my wife and the baby were absolutely fine or even doing better than other pregant women. For my wife (and me) the Chinese believe is just too outdated. It is, except of few food things, not backed up by modern science at all, and this resulted that my wife prefered the more modern Finnish way of handling everything.
I heard also about these baby hotels in Mainland China and I must say that they must be a huge business opportunity. I mean there are people actually paying money to get unhealthy!
As my wife is not a real sporty type she didnt start with any sport till months after giving birth but she started to take walks outside just after one week (we had around -14 degrees celsius during that time).
Hey no problem. Perhaps I should check my own spam section to see if comments are just sitting there. Something I never considered to do before. Yeah, I feel pretty uncomfortable with the ideas of women as weak, especially within a culture that (and I'm quoting my husband's Aunt who is herself Taiwanese but has lived in America for 40 years) "always emphasizes boys." It just seems like another way to (and perhaps I'm being paranoid) try and passify women and let the men feel more manly and run everything. I guess it's not so bad as some Middle Eastern countries or even African countries (where women are sent to isolating mentrual huts during their period as they are thought to be surrounded by evil spirits during that time of the month). But Taiwan and China for that matter, are progressing at a rapid rate in every way except superstitious behaviors. I think it's really holding them back. European and Western people (like us) are never going to buy into these kinds of ideas. As you said, they aren't backed by modern science. Not to mention all of the examples of women and babies who turned out just fine without zuo yuezi. I'd never even heard of it myself until 2010 and my first reaction was that it sounded nuts. I'm a little bit more respectful of the tradition now (when it's not practiced in an extreme way), but still wouldn't want to be forced into it. Like your wife, I'm sure I will deal with plenty of tsk-tsk-ing and be frowned upon should I opt out. But I wil just need my husband to be supportive. Nobody I've ever known personally in the US has done zuo yuezi and none of them ever had any complications (as far as I know). In fact, my own parents moved across the country when I was only two weeks old, which means I was on an airplane for 5 hours. Such a thing is unheard of in Taiwan. Your former swimmer friend sounds really rugged getting back into running in the cold weather so quick after having her baby. I want to be like that! Hopefully I'll be able to do it 🙂 It never gets that cold in Taiwan, though.
When my wife's nephews had their "ceremony" it was this big lavish affair which was paid for out of all the cash gifts in the red envelopes. My wife gave them something like 2000 RMB, but I know others gave a lot more. The thing That really got to mw was after the party was paid for, the extra didn't go to the bride and groom, the parents split it between them to pay for all their time and effort in planning the huge event.
I handled it pretty well as i had only a few drinks. We had also the tour from table to table but at most of them I only had to drink some soft drinks.
Good of you to have the danger zone staked out beforehand. That way you could be prepared. There are a number of tricks you can pull to make it appear that you are actually drinking more than you are. But I guess you weren't mixing whisky with green tea (which is what one of my TW business English students said they usually do in social situations in China). I've never heard of 白酒 in Taiwan, but I imagine it must be similar to Kaoliang which is a strong liquor made of sorghum that is Taiwan's favorite after whisky (which they don't mix with green tea). As a girl, I even get pressured to gan-bei in many situations, but I can usually get away with demurely brushing them off and they won't continue to bug me. But they're really aggressive with the guys. It's impossible to keep up with old uncles like that because their livers are definitely pickles and nothing can phase them. Good on you for handling it pretty well.
I know also some uncles and they would drink me under the table in an instant. When we are out eating they drink so terribly much booze and beer and still behave normal!


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Inclusiveness (Global / Diversity)
What is the objective of an Inclusiveness GE course?
Deliver on the promise of Compass Curriculum Goal 3, which is to Act and Interact. This goal states, "Students will cultivate self-awareness and understanding of their impact-locally, nationally, and globally. Students will be prepared to participate effectively in a society that encompasses diverse experiences, perspectives, and realities. Compass Curriculum Goal 3, specifies that students learn about "Inclusiveness," and develop "competencies for cultural responsiveness across social differences in contexts ranging from local to global."
Show students how their understandings of different social and global perspectives are relevant to their education, careers, and lives.
Build on the existing strengths and uniqueness of UCCS in education around inclusiveness-locally, nationally, and globally.
The Inclusiveness integrated requirement would further our curricular and institutional efforts as articulated in the UCCS Strategic Plan 2012-201 under three strategic plan goals:
Foster academic programs that serve diverse communities and develop intellectually curious graduates who are globally and culturally competent.
Substantially increase international and domestic multicultural program opportunities and the number of international students and scholars on campus to build cultural understanding and to develop the global competencies of the UCCS community.
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APFA (1920) – inauguracyjny sezon ligi APFA (przemianowanej dwa lata później na NFL) rozegrany pomiędzy 26 września a 18 grudnia 1920. W rozgrywkach wzięło udział 14 klubów, a mistrzostwo przyznano Akron Pros.

Tabela rozgrywek
Liga nie prowadziła oficjalnej klasyfikacji rozgrywek w tamtym sezonie, dlatego poniższa tabela jest jedynie orientacyjna, stworzona na podstawie archiwów prasowych. Terminarz konstruowany był w trakcie sezonu, a zespoły niektóre mecze (uwzględnione w tabeli) rozgrywały przeciwko drużynom niezrzeszonym w APFA. Efektem tego są różne liczby spotkań rozegranych przez każdą z ekip.

Legenda: Z – zwycięstwa, P – porażki, R – remisy, % – odsetek zwycięstw (bez uwzględnienia meczów remisowych)

Tytuł mistrzowski
Po zakończeniu sezonu kierownictwo ligi zorganizowało spotkanie mające zdecydować o tytule mistrzowskim. Zwycięzcą, poprzez głosowanie reprezentantów klubów (stało się to 30 kwietnia 1921), uznano Akron Pros, którzy jako jedyni nie doznali porażki. Decatur Staleys i Buffalo All-Americans próbowały podważać tę decyzję, twierdząc, że wygrały najwięcej meczów w lidze i jednocześnie nie przegrały w spotkaniach z Pros, ale ich wysiłki nie dały rezultatu.

Przez długi czas w publikacjach NFL podawano omyłkowo, że mistrzostwo ligi za 1920 rok nie zostało przyznane, ale w latach 70. XX wieku błąd ten skorygowano.

Akron Pros
Grającym trenerem zespołu był Elgie Tobin.

Mecze Akron Pros w sezonie 1920:
 (d) Wheeling Stogies (klub nieligowy) 43-0
 (d) Columbus Panhandles 37-0
 (d) Cincinnati Celts (klub nieligowy) 13-0
 (d) Cleveland Tigers 7-0
 (w) Canton Bulldogs 10-0
 (d) Detroit Heralds – odwołany z powodu deszczu
 (w) Cleveland Tigers 7-7
 (d) Dayton Triangles 13-0
 (d) Canton Bulldogs 7-0
 (w) Dayton Triangles 14-0
 (w) Buffalo All-Americans 0-0
 (w, Chicago) Decatur Staleys 0-0
Legenda: (d) – mecz na własnym boisku, (w) – mecz wyjazdowy

Sezony NFL

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Our goal is to unveil the true essence of the contemporary happiness of people who live in Brazil, the beauty of Brazilian culture, the magnitude of traditions, and to expose the way, which unites Brazilians in one of the happiest nations in the world.
Our plan is to create a photobook, short documentary and exhibition representing Brazilian people of different age, origin, who live in diverse conditions, have different past, present and dreams about future. But really, our ultimate goal is to explore the way of happiness in their lives. Our route has certain destinations (big and small cities like Porto Alegre, Florianopolis, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife) but as usual our way is full of improvisation.
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Engaging with the concept of BLEACHED, this installation explores our bleached ocean environment and the bleaching of our cultural diversity. It was created for the Invitational, Art as Activism Exhibition at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon. The exhibition runs through April 1, 2018.
My paintings document the changes of our coral reefs in a short 36-year period, and the ensuing dismay at such a great loss. The Great Barrier Reef, experienced a significant coral bleaching event, affecting 1/3 of the reef in 2015, and more bleaching occurred in 2017, one of the warmest years on record for our planet.
What causes the bleaching of coral? Scientists agree the invisible CO2 pollution we send into our air when we fly, drive, eat beef, heat our homes by burning fossil fuels, effectively wraps a blanket around our planet, making the oceans too warm for coral to thrive. The coral expels the algae on which it feeds, which compromises its survival.
Experience the 16 and 6 tons per capita air pollution Americans, and Swedes dump into the atmosphere annually. The earth can manage 2 tons CO2/per capita annually.
WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT BLEACHED CORAL REEFS?
My message is intended to be one of empowerment and possibility. What Can I Do? is an invitation to take the first step to see the truth about how much air pollution we each generate. Take actions to reduce your pollution.
As I considered the definition of bleach, I saw that threats to send the 800,000 DACA recipients, the "dreamers," back to their countries is effectively bleaching our communities of friendships and economic success these immigrants bring to local businesses and agricultural communities. Such policies deprive our communities of the vitality and substance inherent in cultural diversity and pours unnecessary suffering onto the immigrants, separating them from their families.
I came to understand the Trump and prior administration policies towards the DACA recipients, also known as "dreamers" are perpetuating racismare creating unnecessary suffering for the "dreamers".
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Biggest disappointments and surprises from the NFL so far
Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
We're now through the first two weeks of the NFL season. While it is a smaller sample size, it certainly is big enough to look at some major surprises and disappointments around the league.
Quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson are playing completely out of their minds at this early stage of the season. Both the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers are undefeated after coming off stirring Week 2 performances.
On the other end of the ledger, it seems that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears are in line for major regression from a season ago.
These are among the biggest surprises and disappointments through the first two weeks of the NFL season.
Surprise: Dak Prescott
Game manager. Reliant on Ezekiel Elliott. Not worth of the money. Throw any narrative out there surrounding Prescott heading into the 2019 season and none of them were positive. Well, the fourth-year quarterback has answered his critics in a big way through the first two weeks of the season.
Prescott heads into a beautiful Week 3 matchup with the Miami Dolphins having completed 51-of-62 passes for 674 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception. He's leading the Cowboys to an average of 33 points per game and has this team looking like an absolute juggernaut. It really is amazing how much Prescott has improved this season.
Disappointment: Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears' offense
Some believed that Bears head coach Matt Nagy needed to get this third-year quarterback some preseason play. Trubisky had not proven worthy of sitting meaningless exhibition games based solely on his team believing that the quarterback would produce come Week 1. Thus far this season those skeptics have proven to be right.
Despite an ugly win against the Broncos in Denver last week, the Bears' offense is a complete and utter mess. Here's a unit that's averaging 9.5 points to go with less than 280 total yards of offense per game. Trubisky has put up a total of 348 passing yards without a touchdown. This must improve if Chicago is going to have any shot in the NFC North moving forward.
Surprise: San Francisco 49ers
A 2-0 start for the first time since 2013. The first time San Francisco has started with consecutive road wins to open a season since 1989. The league's third-best scoring offense and eighth-best scoring defense. What we've seen from Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers thus far is pretty darn remarkable. Even if it's come against two lackluster teams, this is a major step in the right direction.
Will this lead to contention with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West? Only time will tell on that front. What we do know is that this team is uber talented. It has two Pro Bowlers and a stud rookie in Nick Bosa along the defensive line, another Pro Bowler in Kwon Alexander at linebacker and an improving secondary. Offensively, the 49ers boast some tremendous young talent. Watch out for this team.
Disappointment: Cam Newton
If the first two weeks of the 2019 season are any indication, Newton's best days are behind him. Simply put, the former NFL MVP has nowhere near the arm strength that made him one of the most-talented quarterbacks in modern league history. His recent shoulder surgeries coupled with other issues has Newton as a shell of his former self.
We're going to go ahead and blame the Panthers' previous front office for wasting Newton's prime. Led by former general manager David Gettleman this organization failed to invest in the offensive line. It's come home to roost early in 2019 with Newton being hit 11 times and sacked another six times. Sadly, we don't envision this changing any time soon.
Surprise: Packers defense
Led by the combination of free-agent pass rushers Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, the Packers have found a way to get a consistent pass rush through the first two games. They've also received plus-level play from cornerbacks Kevin King and Jaire Alexander, helping elevate the Packers' defense to elite status.
Green Bay heads into Week 3 ranked 13th in total defense and yielding the second-fewest points in the NFL. It has also allowed an absurdly low 58.3 passer rating through two games. Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine has this up-and-coming group playing some of the best defense we've seen from a Packers team in ages. And it has Green Bay as a dangerous squad moving forward on the season.
Disappointment: Cleveland Browns
How do you lose by 30 points at home to a Titans team that just lost against an Andrew Luck-less Colts squad? That's the question head coach Freddie Kitchens and Co. have to be asking themselves after an offseason of hype in Cleveland. The Browns might have responded Monday night against an injury-plagued Jets squad, but it's not good enough. Too many mistakes. Too many penalties. Too many turnovers.
It's not going to get much easier for the Browns moving forward, either. They host the Rams on "Sunday Night Football" this week before two tough road dates against the Ravens and 49ers. Cleveland then has consecutive outings against Seattle and New England. Ouch!
Surprise: Lamar Jackson
Historical. That's by far the best way to describe what we've seen from Jackson in his first two starts as a sophomore. In fact, he's done something we've only seen from Colin Kaepernick in the history of the NFL. It really has been something to behold.
Jackson is completing nearly 72 percent of his passes for 596 yards with seven touchdowns and zero interceptions. He leads all NFL quarterbacks with a 145.2 passer rating and just put up 120 yards on the ground against Arizona last week. All of this has the Ravens ranked first in total offense and second in scoring offense. Yeah, Patrick Mahomes has an early-season MVP counterpart in that of this other young signal caller.
Disappointment: Kirk Cousins
About that fully-guaranteed $84 million contract. It's not looking too great for the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins is coming off the worst performance of his Vikings career, turning the ball over three times in a brutal overall performance. It was made worst by the fact that Cousins' final interception came in the end zone with Minnesota in position to take a late-game lead.
Through the first two games of the season, Cousins has put up just 328 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Remember, he attempted 10 passes in Minnesota's season-opening blowout win over the Falcons. An $84 million game manager shouldn't sound too enticing for the Vikings moving forward. As of right now, that's Cousins at his best.
Surprise: Buffalo Bills
It seems like eons ago that the Bills found themselves down 16-0 late in the third quarter against the New York Jets back in Week 1. Since then, Buffalo has outscored its opponents by a combined margin of 45-14. That included a comeback win over the Jets and last week's double-digit victory against the New York Giants.
We know this team has not played the greatest of competition. That's fine. But it's the Bills we're talking about here. Given the lack of success this organization has seen over the past two decades, it's a step in the right direction. Second-year quarterback Josh Allen has taken that next step. Buffalo's defense is something opposing AFC wild card contenders should be concerned about. All in all, head coach Sean McDermott has this team playing some tremendous football through two weeks.
Disappointment: Pittsburgh Steelers
Losing in incompetent fashion to the Patriots at home in front of a national audience in Week 1 lent credence to the idea that these Steelers miss both Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. A home loss to the Seattle Seahawks this past week in which Ben Roethlisberger suffered an elbow injury only added to that. Now at 0-2 and with Big Ben out for the season, it already seems to be a lost year for Mike Tomlin and Co.
Pittsburgh must now travel to Santa Clara to take on a much-improved 49ers team this week without Big Ben in the mix. An 0-3 start is a real possibility. After that, Pittsburgh takes on the Ravens and Chargers. There's no telling how far into the abyss this team will fall before things hopefully turn around.


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The $1,350,000 townhouse development will be built on a parking lot that current occupies a corner at Alamo and St. Rita. The building will stand 3-stories tall and feature units that range in size from 3000sf to 3400sf. Floor plans show these as 2-bedroom units with a 2 car garage in the basement, a loft space (that could be used as another bedroom), and a bonus space in the basement.
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Healthcare Content Marketing Success Happens with Whole Person Strategy
By Kyle Harper on June 19, 2018
Way back in my eighth-grade English class, we learned about a rhetorical device called synecdoche-a curious little figure of speech that people use more frequently than we might realize. Synecdoche occurs when we refer to a part of something to reference the whole. For example, you might refer to a car as "a set of wheels," or hear a news report summarize the large movements of a government effort by saying "the White House" did something on a given day.
It might seem easier to turn to synecdoche as a way to simplify complicated systems into smaller, individual pieces. However, this approach isn't appropriate in every situation, and it seems we've been misusing it in healthcare content marketing.
Think about the last time you were sick and hopped on WebMD to find out what was wrong. Most articles approach topics with a symptoms-first approach, giving the sense that-at least while we're sick-our illness must be what defines us.
Can you imagine if this was the same way hospitals and doctors' offices operated? How would you feel if the next time you had an appointment, a nurse didn't address you by name but instead loudly called for "strep throat," "broken arm," or "weird rash that won't go away-seriously, I've tried everything?"
It would be an awful and dehumanizing experience. I'm sure none of us would ever go back to the doctor's office.
It is possible to address the specific needs and concerns of healthcare audiences without reducing them to their worst ailments. In fact, a number of brands are seeing fantastic success by taking a different approach entirely: an empathy-first content strategy that considers the whole person.
Empathy as a Driver
The drive for healthcare discussion centered around patients as a whole person shouldn't be a surprise to anyone working in the space. Over the past decade, we've seen patients flocking to holistic medicine practitioners who claim to treat a patient's entire being, from illness to emotions to spirit. We've seen a rapid interest and growth in integrative medical practices at institutions like Harvard and the Mayo Clinic that push medical care beyond one-time appointments towards lifestyle adjustments and ongoing doctor-patient relationships.
It is clear from our healthcare points-of-service that patients want to be seen as more than just sick. So shouldn't our healthcare content marketing kept up?
A few years back, Amanda Todorovich, director of content for the Cleveland Clinic, asked this very question. She worked with her team to develop a series of video content that flipped healthcare focus on its head, encouraging viewers to think about hospital visitors through their own eyes.
The campaign was a massive success, driving millions of views to date. But the Cleveland Clinic team didn't stop there. They used this campaign as the foundation for a broader content hub called Health Essentials. The site has seen rapidly compounding growth over the past few years, and today sits as the number-one visited hospital blog (earning Todorovich a Content Marketer of the Year Award in the process.)
Whole People, in a Diversity or Niche of Topics
But whole patient content strategy isn't only proving successful in the hospital space.
The New York Times: Well section presents a fantastic example of how to think about creating a wide-ranging content hub that puts people at the center. The Times subdivides their wellness section into a number of categories spanning the whole range of human interest, from how to eat better, to how to achieve mental wellness, to how to tackle health as a family endeavor.
While it might feel overly ambitious to compare your brand's content effort to a multi-award-winning journalistic endeavor, the fundamental approach that journalists take to content creation serves as an excellent lesson for marketers: Put people as subjects first, and grow your story from there.
For an example of this from the brand side, take a look at Under Armour. The fitness apparel brand expanded out into the health and wellness space by acquiring the popular fitness app MyFitnessPal back in 2015. Since then, Under Armour has built out a lively blog space providing a unique range of fitness content from recipes for health-minded visitors to a running series of "victory stories" highlighting the real-life progress made by members of their community.
What has this translated to for Under Armour? In a short time, their MyFitnessPal platform has become the third-ranked health website online. This enormous amount of traffic is a result that content marketers can't afford to ignore.
Creating Beyond Synecdoche
Taking the whole person into account when you create content doesn't require a brand with a full-body product or mission. It doesn't require you to build out a wide range of topic areas and support a large creative staff like the New York Times. It simply requires you to orient your creative lens around the idea that people are defined by more than their health goals. Rather, these goals are a single part of a much larger and complete life story that they want your brand to take into account.
We need to let go of that curious figure of speech and stop substituting health concerns for the entire scope of an individual's healthcare needs. Your healthcare content strategy has to orient your creatives to think beyond synecdoche. Create for people, not their illness, and your audience will pay you back in kind with their whole trust, well beyond whatever is ailing them.
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Britanski študent Luke Braidwood v satirični zgodbi opisuje svet dovršeno konkurenčne univerze, kjer študenti šolnino plačujejo na vsakem predavanju posebej - po svoji izbiri.
It's 9:45, I'm mildly hungover, and relying on a strong black coffee to stay awake. The dulcet tones of a greying, portly biochemistry professor rumble around a gloomy lecture hall, which is clad in oak and filled with tacky plastic chairs. We're learning about the organization of the plant metabolic network, which is only about half as much fun as it sounds.
After the summary, which seems strangely unfamiliar, we each rummage around, pull out £30, and place it on the front desk in a heap of crumpled notes and loose change. Sam asks me to lend him some cash; he's forgotten his wallet for the third time this month. The professor pulls out a hessian sack and starts sweeping the money (about £1800) into it, then walks outside whistling.


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Girl Killed, Siblings Severely Burned In Mobile Home Fire
By Oralia Ortega June 11, 2018 at 9:27 am
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WEST PALM BEACH (CBSMiami) – A family is mourning the loss of a 7-year-old girl while they pray for her two siblings who are said to be in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said the children's father was inside sleeping as his mobile home burned down with his children inside around 8 a.m. on Sunday.
The people who live in the Holiday Ranch community say it would have been even more tragic had it not been for a neighbor who ran to the home to save two of the children trapped inside. They say that neighbor broke through a window to carry them out of the house and even gave them CPR.
The neighbor, Fredin Cruz, says he feels terrible that he couldn't save the one little girl.
"We did everything we could to save her but we couldn't. Her dad was with us too but he was in shock. We couldn't do anything to save her and that makes me feel terrible but we couldn't do anything more," said Cruz.
Officials say the 7-year-old girl was found dead in a bedroom. The child's uncle says that this family has lost everything. They have no idea where they are going to live while they plan the funeral for the little girl.
The family has set up a gofundme page for people to donate if they'd like to help.


I recently posted to my Lightweight Photographer blog a short article highlighting the importance of this Landscape Photography secret. I call it a secret but actually it's something that's so obvious, people tend to overlook it. Even when they do recognise the, they fail to comprehend just how vital this element is to their level of success. And to be clear, success is the measure of how many images you can produce that you are happy with.
It was mid-April and I was visiting the Yorkshire Dales for a four-day landscape photography shoot. The area is very dramatic and well suited to capturing wide landscape views and scenery. I had lots of images in my mind that I wanted to shoot and the possibilities were building up my expectations.
The weather throughout the journey had been cloudy but with a dramatic sky, perfect for the grand views I had in mind. But as we arrived at our accommodation the rain started and photography was pretty much out of the question. The temptation under these circumstances is to persevere, trying to make some type shots work.
But rather than succumb to this temptation we found a coffee shop and sat with a list of 60 possible locations that we had previously researched. This list was in the form of a spreadsheet which classified each location by the type of photography it would allow. Was the location an enclosed scene, a waterfall, a grand view. We also had the locations classified in terms of the time of day they would be best to shoot at. Was it sunrise, sunset of during the day. We were then able to compare the expected weather conditions to the locations we had researched.
We can't control the weather and in this location such as the Yorkshire Dales the weather is very changeable. What we were able to do though is change our photography location so that the subject matter was suited to the expected weather conditions. By having the possible locations on a spreadsheet loaded to a mobile phone we were able to quickly identify the best photography options.
By looking at the weather forecast on a mobile phone app we were able to determine that it would rain for the rest of the day and the following morning would be broken cloud. The decision was made that we shouldn't try to shoot anything that day but wait for the following morning. The rest of the day would then be free to scout out the planned locations for the following day.
The scouting of locations proved very valuable, allowing us to rule out some of the locations for sunrise the next morning. The length of travel (driving and walking) involved to get into position was found to be a major problem with many. At other locations we found fencing had been erected to block the path, but then a hundred yards or so along the fence a new style had been built to allow you to cross the fence; we would never have found this in the dark. At another location (Dent Viaduct) we were able to find a great parking spot where we could shoot from the roadside.
Although we didn't shoot any images on the Friday, the time spent investigating locations was very valuable and meant that we would be much more productive once the conditions improved.
The sunrise we had the anticipated for the next morning arrived (although a little more cloud would have been good) and we were able to make the most of it at our chosen location.
Following a full day of shooting on Saturday, in the evening we were able to review the weather conditions and plan out the following day. We found the weather forecast was good for the morning but that it would rain in the afternoon. We selected good locations that suited the forecast weather and that placed us near to a waterfall for the afternoon, if the rain did come. This allowed us to minimise driving time whilst again shooting the best location for the conditions.
This was pretty much the pattern for the entire shoot. We would check the weather and respond by selecting locations that suited the conditions. We were also able to minimise driving time as well as time spent walking to each location. When the weather conditions deteriorated we would use the time to visit possible locations so that we didn't waste any time when we arrived.
The landscape photography secret that allowed us enjoy such a productive few days was planning. By researching the area and taking steps to prepare, we were able to adjust to the changing weather conditions. The biggest help in this planning was the book shown below.
Had we simply headed out to an area and tried to shoot (something most people do) we would never have come away with so many successful images. Next time you're going out for a day, spend a little time in advance researching alternative locations in case the weather doesn't do what you want.
This is a comment not a criticism but the limestone pavement with the tree is an iconic image of the dales above Malham Cove if ever there was one, whatever the season, weather or time of day it is taken.
It would be interesting to see a book of shots of one location taken in all these different conditios though not sure if it would be commercially viable – as an e-book maybe but would require a lot of dedication on the photographer's part!


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Pinnacle Engines variable cycle opposed-piston engine
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Pinnacle Engines in the US has just unveiled its latest plans for an opposed-piston engine that uses variable cycle combustion. The engine promises to bring superior fuel economy and efficiency to internal combustion, piston engine technology.
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Basically, think of it like an inside-out horizontally opposed boxer engine. Each piston compresses a shared air and fuel mixture per cylinder, firing with the power of two pistons. Even though the pistons are joined to a separate crankshaft, maximum efficiency is possible thanks to a more complete ignition of each stroke.
An even more interesting thing about the design of this engine is the fact that it can run on variable fuels including petrol, ethanol and diesel. Yep, an engine that can run on diesel and petrol - we're not sure how a conventional exhaust with catalytic converters would operate though.
It can ignite both diesel and petrol thanks to its ability to switch from a conventional Otto four-stroke cycle, with ignition supplied from a spark plug, to a typical diesel-type compression cycle whereby the fuel mixture is ignited using only pressure and subsequent heat. Pinnacle Engines has also applied its own variable compression ratio feature which allows the engine to effectively alter its compression ratio according to conditions and fuels, on the go.
Pinnacle Engines says being able to switch from cycle to cycle has allowed the engine to be extremely efficient as well, up to 30-50 percent more efficient compared with conventional engines in fact. On top of that, since the engine is made up of much the same components as a conventional engine, costs to develop the layout are said to be relatively low.
Designer and founder of Pinnacle Engines, James Montague (Monty) Cleeves, recently said,
"This engine technology provides the fuel economy and CO2 emissions of a hybrid at a price that the whole world can afford."
There are plans for the engine to go into mainstream production, with a Pinnacle press release stating that it "is in the process of commercialising its technology through a joint development and licensing agreement with an Asian vehicle OEM". It's unknown which particular Asian manufacturer is developing the technology, but it's certainly an interesting concept and one to look out for in the future.
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Q: Best programming language to convert a C# system to cross platform application? I have done a lot of research regarding this issue. but i am still confused in choosing the right programming language. I wanted to convert my system which is programmed using C# to a cross platform system. Even though c# is an cross platform language the mono project is not successful according to my research.
Please give me your suggestions to this problem? I believe c++ and java will be an ideal programming language but java doesn't provide good GUI and if i choose c++ i will get stucked when converting my dll to c++.
Please provide your suggestions. Thank you.

A: Since Java syntax is a lot like C# syntax it would be easier to convert the code to Java. And there are actually some nice GUI libraries for Java.
See which-gui-library-is-the-best-in-java (Deleted in the meantime but Swing and SWT were favoured there)

A: I don't know what you mean by a good GUI, but you could use SWT which gives native integration to file/Open dialog boxes etc, rather than using the Java ones.
Of course a lot depends on how cross paltform you need it to be.  Some devices only support C.

A: "cross platform" is not a fixed term. For example: Using the Eclipse RCP you have SWT on board. Your code uses the RCP stuff and would be platform neutral. But the embedded SWT libs would require either per-platform installable packages or one big package containing the SWT libs for all supported platform. If this is OK for you, you could use Java+SWT+(anything else you want) and have nice GUIs.

A: There is NO truly cross-platform language or technique. Yes, Java and Python can provide some abstraction over a platform... But everything stuck if only you add ":" to your file-name.
I mean, creating a software that is truly runs on many platform is FAR more than only choosing between Java, C# and C++. If one developed such software, one would understand me...
There is NO problems with Mono if you consider Mono as a target platform from the beginning. The most problems with mono happens when something is already written in .NET without ever aimed to be run on Mono. In this case there could be problems. If you bare in mind Mono from the beginning it is still the excellent platform.
As something that wasn't suggested here yet, I could refer you using python with Glide as cross-platform solution of creating applications with GUI.
Or you can see the Vala GObject system. Which syntax is really C# alike.

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Is Epic Games doing enough to stop Fortnite 'sweats'?
By Taylor Yates March 29, 2019
"Sweat" is a derogatory term used in the Fortnite community that refers to players who do whatever it takes to stay alive. These players prefer to build over dealing damage to opponents. The players are known for spending more time practicing in Playground Mode than in game lobbies. The most common example is a player that sits in a 1×1 or box during every engagement. A sweat will build many stories high to avoid taking damage. Basically, sweats build 90s and turtle up to avoid any damage. Streamers, competitive players, and casual players alike use this term even if they can be considered "sweats" themselves. And the issue of sweats in Fortnite is only getting larger, due in part to the rules Epic Games has set in place.
How did the sweats come about?
Since being released in September 2017, Fortnite Battle Royale has rapidly evolved. The game quickly transformed from a simple third-person shooter into an intense multi-dimensional battle royale. After season 4, the popularity of Fortnite exploded. Epic Games quickly created a competitive Fortnite scene. They announced, in May of 2018, that $100,000,000 would be given to tournament winners and attendees. By November of 2018, there were over 200 million registered players. Everyone wanted a chance to compete for prizes and prove they are the best Fortnite player.
The first few tournaments were a learning experience for both players and Epic Games. From then on, the competitive Fortnite scene has developed into players waiting in boxes until they are forced to move due to the storm. Engagements occur through the game, but the rules of the tournaments promote camping and turtling. Players earn points based on finishing position. The "sweat" gameplay style is exactly what you see in both tournaments and scrimmages. In the game, players are preferring to cover up instead of pursuing eliminations.
The sweats have evolved from this promotion of passive gameplay in tournaments. The risk of exposure outweighs the benefit of additional eliminations. The scoring system for the first Pop Up Cup is seen above. The same amount of points can be earned by placement as by eliminations. Epic Games then adjusted the scoring to encourage aggressive play.
The most recent duo competition, Secret Skirmish, saw more assertive play but did not discourage turtling and camping. However, the scoring system balanced eliminations and placement.
4-5 Eliminations: 1 Point
6-7 Eliminations: 2 Points
8+ Eliminations: 3 Points
Each Elimination After 8: 1 Point
Fifth Place: 1 Point
Fourth Place : 1 Point
Third Place: 2 Points
Second Place: 2 Points
Victory Royale: 3 points
During this tournament, there were multiple high-kill games. The added bonus for breaking eight-plus eliminations increased players' desire to rack up eliminations. Therefore, this tournament was more entertaining than the previous few.
Now Epic is ready to roll out their new 2019 World Cup. The scoring system has been announced as follows:
Duos competition
Each Elimination: 1 Point
8th – 12th: 3 Points
4th – 7th: 5 Points
2nd – 3rd: 7 Points
Victory Royale: 10 Points
The victory royale far outweighs the benefits of playing for eliminations. If the rules stay as is, the World Cup will revert back to the passive gameplay of the past. Players will be strongly encouraged to do whatever it takes to stay alive. Hence, Fortnite is once again encouraging the sweat style of play.
Why is competitive play leaking into casual lobbies?
Firstly, money is the motivator. Epic Games is willing to give out millions of dollars in prize money. Every eligible player in the world has a chance to take home $3,000,000 by winning the solo tournament. Players will want to practice the gameplay styles that are necessary for competitions. Just by qualifying for the finals, contestants will receive a minimum of $50,000. That is life-changing money! It is no wonder that players want to practice and enhance their skills.
In addition, practicing has become even easier with creative game modes and YouTube tutorials. Creators are making practice courses to help fine-tune in-game skills. There are custom maps for practicing editing, shooting, building, and more! Creators are also making videos to explain how to improve your abilities. The knowledge is being shared on a massive scale. The player base that can be referred to as sweats is growing. Whether or not you are a fan of the that style of gameplay, it is here to stay.
As qualifiers approach (April 13 – June 16), the sweats will only be more common in lobbies. Players will be looking to be in top form for the World Cup. Tournament-style play will be seen in non-competitive games. The skill required to win games will rise. More players will be using advanced techniques and strategies. Who can blame them? A chance at $3,000,000? Count me in!
As always, stick with Daily Esports for all of your Fortnite news. For more reading, check out the latest details on the Fortnite World Cup.
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Taylor Yates is a gamer, sports lover, and content creator. He has been an avid gamer since the days of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Halo 3. Taylor now plays Fortnite under the name 'sombodysgun' and loves to share his gameplay. A recent NC State grad, Taylor loves to support his Wolfpack and other sports teams.
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Most people don't think about the red blood cells that are hard at work in their bodies every day. But pregnant women need to be aware of the hereditary illness called sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects the hemoglobin protein of red blood cells. Healthy red blood cells have a round shape and slide through blood vessels easily, carrying oxygen to every part of the body. The red blood cells in people with SCD become sticky and inflexible and change to a hard, sickle shape — like a crescent moon.
"Normal red blood cells have an oxygen-binding molecule in them called Hemoglobin A, but sickle cells have an abnormal hemoglobin known as Hemoglobin S," explains pediatric hematologist Grace Onimoe, MD.
People with SCD (which is sometimes called sickle cell anemia) suffer from a constant shortage of red blood cells. Their abnormal blood cells get stuck in blood vessels, blocking blood flow. And the cells die faster than the body makes replacements.
SCD primarily affects people of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean descent. In the U.S., it's also more common among the Hispanic population.
It affects approximately one in every 500 African-American births and one in every 35,000 Hispanic births, Dr. Onimoe says.
How do babies get SCD?
A baby must inherit a gene for sickle cell from both parents to have SCD. This means both parents must carry a sickle cell trait to have a baby with SCD.
"Also, if one parent carries the sickle cell trait and the other carries another hemoglobin abnormality trait, such as Hemoglobin C or Beta-Thalassemia trait, these can combine, resulting in SCD," Dr. Onimoe says.
How do you know if your baby has SCD?
Most states screen newborns for sickle cell disease and other inherited disorders.
Dr. Onimoe says that when this screening identifies a baby with SCD, the primary care doctor arranges a follow-up visit with a pediatric hematologist.
What signs do people with SCD exhibit?
People with the disorder begin to show signs of the disorder during the first 12 months of life.
Dr. Onimoe says studies show that the more painful episodes a child experiences each year, the more likely the child will suffer long-term disabilities. Other signs of the condition include fatigue, breathlessness, rapid heart rate, delayed growth, yellow eyes or skin, and priapism (painful erections).
What is an SCD flare-up and why do they happen?
A sudden onset of painful symptoms is known as a flare-up. Infection, dehydration or stress and anxiety can cause flare-ups.
"When a patient has a flare-up, clinicians will assess and treat the problem. If the episode occurs after hours or on the weekend, the patient should visit the emergency room for assessment. ER physicians consult with the patient's pediatric hematologist to develop a treatment plan and arrange close follow-up to ensure full recovery," Dr. Onimoe says.
How is SCD treated and is there a cure?
There is no standard best treatment for SCD. Treatment depends on the individual and his or her disease's severity.
There is no cure for the disease, but sticking to a proactive treatment plan helps keep patients as healthy as possible. The goal is to minimize hospitalization and complications through preventive care and education.
"The SCD care team closely monitors patients for disease complications. Currently, hydroxyurea is the only FDA-approved SCD medication, but researchers are conducting clinical trials for other SCD drugs," she says.
Parents with a child who has SCD must closely adhere to the care team's action plan for managing symptoms. Poor adherence to this treatment plan increases the risk of severe complications or even death for SCD patients.
With close follow-up and rigorous compliance with a doctor's treatment plan, people who have sickle cell disease can live fulfilling, fairly normal lives, Dr. Onimoe says.
Bone marrow or stem cell transplant represents the only known potential cure for sickle cell disease. This high-risk procedure can have serious side effects — even death. Therefore, physicians only use this in severe cases of SCD in children with minimal organ damage from the disorder.
Promising experimental treatments, gene therapy and other novel treatments bring hope for the future.


PORTLAND, Ore. – Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon paid $1.62 billion in medical care for its fully insured members in 2014, or $3,414 per member, according to unaudited figures filed March 2 with the Oregon Insurance Division.
Regence spent 86.5 cents of every premium dollar for doctors, hospitals, medications and other health care goods and services.
On gross revenue of $1.87 billion, Regence had a net gain of 1.9 percent, or less than two cents per dollar, which came entirely from investment income. This net income of $35.9 million is placed in the company's capital reserves.
As a nonprofit, this is Regence's only source of funds for improvements, investments and paying higher than expected medical costs, such as $245.5 million for total 2014 prescription medications including Sovaldi for Hepatitis C patients.
"Regence's strong financial position entering 2015 reflects our long-term stability, nonprofit values and commitment to providing our members with access to quality care at an affordable price," said Angela Dowling, president of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.
Regence paid $59 million in taxes and fees, including $40 million to fund the Affordable Care Act, collected for the first time in 2014, and $2.5 million for premium taxes.
Community impact. Founded in 1941, Regence and its affiliated companies employ more than 3,100 people in Portland, Salem, Medford, Bend and Pendleton, driving more than $700 million in economic activity throughout the state, according to ECONorthwest. Regence and its Oregon employees also contributed $3.9 million and 3,300 volunteer hours to nonprofits in 2014.


Chebe Powder - The New Fast Hair Growth Secret!
Chebe powder is the new rave! Everywhere I turn to on Instagram, there are Chebe powder reviews, instructions on how to use Chebe powder and all of the new stuff on this hair growth powder. The other day it was a video on how to apply it and I knew right away that this one is not going away soon.
The first time I attempted to even check this out, I stumbled on some chebe powder before and after pictures and what I found was stunning. How did we just come to know about this? This is something the locals have been using for a very long time now. The fulanis and many of the Northern women in Nigeria use this powder a lot.
Chebe powder is the fulani hair growth secret. This is no wonder they have such long hair. I hear Chadian women too, I would like to think they made this popular though because they are all over now.
Just recently, my colleague showed me a list of Chebe powder recipes and how much the seller was placing on the chebe powder products. I was stunned, to say the least. Like, hollup, the whole chebe powder kit was 15,000 Naira! The full Chebe kit contains Chebe strengthening and retention hair butter, herbal miracle growth oil, chebe infused oil and scalp massager.
I have been all over the place searching for information on Chebe and all that has to do with it. I know, I am restless like that. Because the review section of my blog is blazing hot these days, it only makes sense that I keep the vibes up. I have also learned too much of the powder to keep to myself. Hopefully, you find this article useful and relevant so that you have all that you need to know about chebe powder on your fingertips.
1 What is Chebe Powder?
6 Does Chebe Powder Really Work?
9 How much are Chebe powder and Karkar oil?
Chebe is made from natural ingredients mostly by the Baggara Arabs in Chad. This was revealed to be the secret of their long thigh length hair.
I used to think that Chebe Powder (or Chewe) is the name of a powder all by itself but after researching the internet, I realized that Chebe powder is the name given to the finished powdered product. This is just the same as African black soap, do you still remember the review? The raw African black soap is made from different ingredients just like Chebe powder is made from different Chebe powder ingredients. So, apparently, the major ingredient of the popular Chebe powder is called Chebe or Chewe.
Chebe is a plant whose scientific name is Croton Zambesicus. The plant is also known as Lavender Croton. This plant is a shrub that is cultivated in most parts of Arica, especially West Africa. The plant is grown in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Gambia.
Chebe in Yoruba Language is 'Ewe Ajekobale'. It is said that it is planted in houses, villages, and communities to neutralize the powers and ward off witches and wizards. So, Chebe, apparently is a very popular plant in Yoruba land.
Chebe is known to strengthen, lubricate and moisturize the hair. The moisturizing effect of Chebe Powder keeps your hair actively lubricated and moisturized which prevents dryness and breakage. This, in turn, fosters healthy hair growth and length retention. No hair breakage = hair growth.
One of the many different ways to grow your hair faster is to reduce the pace at which hair loss happens. Chebe powder strengthens your hair so well that hair loss is not easily happening.
Hair moisture lock also helps to keep your hair growth steady and progressive afterward. Another method I have found to help me keep and lock in hair moisture is the hair bonnet I recently use. It's helped me so much that I would not go to bed without it. Satin hair bonnets are the best girl! In my review of my current favorite facial cleanser, I have a picture of the way it looks on my hair. You might want to take a peep.
I already mentioned that the way it helps to cause speedy hair growth is to strengthen your hair and cause it to thicken. That way you can preserve your hair strands and get your hair to keep on growing at its capacity.
There are different ways to use this powder and I must say that you will get to settle into your own routine later. Even though advocates of Chebe powder are mostly naturalists, women on relaxed hair can use it too. This powder is not limited to a certain type of hair texture.
You can make a chebe paste by mixing with water or diffusing it into any carrier oil and leave for three weeks in a bottle. You can also apply and rinse off or leave it in your dry hair.
Once or twice a week when your natural hair is out, apply the paste to your hair and leave for some hours, say 2 hours. Then rinse it off with water.
✔Apply mixture then apply raw Chebe (you repeat this 2 on that section until you feel both has penetrated through and your hair has soaked it up).
Repeat the process all over.
N.B: this process starts and ends with water. Leave in for 4-5 days then repeat again.
Does Chebe Powder Really Work?
Because I realize how difficult it is to get original Chebe powder and karkar oil in Lagos, I contacted the babe whose video I had seen on how to use it. She is Tommie from @Naijahairbonnet. Rememeber, the babe who has helped us with the 6-step process.
I have had something delivered by her, this is why I can vouch for quality. My colleague who is also in search has pulled my ears in different directions. Her chant is that I be careful of running into fake chebe powder products. If you want to buy the chebe powder from her, in very easy steps, it is at your doorstep.
How much are Chebe powder and Karkar oil?
Pick up option: Ilasamaja, Isolo Lagos.
If you are ready to get your own now, simply chat Tommie up 08139102705; it should be at your doorstep in no time. You can also pay and pick up your chebe powder if you are close to Ilasamaja, Isolo Lagos.
Please let me know (in the comments section) the results you have seen if you have used chebe powder before. I will also keep on updating this post as soon as I get new information or things worth knowing about chebe powder. Count this post as your resource hub for chebe powder and karkar oil.
Wow, thank you. This article is really comprehensive.
I must commend the job you are doing on your blog. Some of us come here to unwind. You have everything here : information, humour, well-researched articles. Well done.
Whew! That blessed me big. Thank you.
Oh my, @stagnant 😂😂😂 You can reach me on that number when you are ready to get it.
It worked for my sister but I can't see visible changes on my own hair.
Ouch! Sorry about that. How long have you used it for?
I really need this for my little girl, her frontals and edges are all gone, it breaks my heart as she was very hairy when is was a baby.


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Desert Research Institute releases findings on microplastics, finds pollution in Tahoe snow
Ryan Freeberg, December 19, 2019
Fire breaks out near Arlington and Fifth
Sarah Strang, December 16, 2019
Women at UNR Med are encouraged to pursue orthopedics
Karolina Rivas — December 5, 2017
Students pose with orthopedic tools as a part of the hands-on Perry Outreach Program on Nov. 9. The Perry Outreach Program focuses on encouraging women to pursue a career in orthopedics. Photo Courtesy of UNR Med
In an effort to encourage more women to pursue a career in orthopedics, the University of Nevada, Reno, hosted the Perry Outreach Program on Thursday, Nov. 9 and Friday, Nov. 10. The Perry Outreach Program provided medical students with the opportunity to experience hands-on work in orthopedic and engineering procedures.
In partnership with UNR Med, the initiative was sponsored by the Musculoskeletal Organization for Research and Education — or MORE — a foundation that builds upon the mission to educate individuals on current orthopedic evidence-based research and perform community education through outreach for those interested in pursuing a career in orthopedics.
"The goal of the program is to educate and empower young women to pursue careers in medicine and engineering," Sara DePaoli, foundation director for MORE said. "By providing the students with interactive learning experiences and professional mentors to instruct and inspire them, we are working to encourage more women to pursue careers in medicine and engineering,"
According to UNR Med, the program welcomed 20 female university students and 40 female high school students from northern Nevada. During the program, students were presented with the opportunity to experience what a career in orthopedics and engineering would constitute.
"Coming in, I didn't expect there to be bone saws and power drills right on the table, that was a really unique and fun experience that really showed how hands-on orthopedics is," said Sally Leong, a first-year medical student at the university.
Not only were students able to experience hands-on orthopedic procedures and techniques, but were able to converse with prominent women in the field.
"Especially being a first-year, any opportunity to learn clinical skills is really exciting," said Marisa Sewell, a first-year student at UNR Med. "It was nice to have an environment in which I felt comfortable asking questions, and to see that a woman could still be happy and successful in a very male-dominated field."
In a recent study by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and women in engineering in the United States, females make up less than seven percent of practicing orthopedists. The Society of Women Engineer reports that this number has not budged since the early 2000s.
"I think early exposure and changing societal norms is key," Leong said. " […] I think slowly changing society's preconceived notions of women in math and science is key. I think early exposure for women to these subjects will help this along, and help spark women's interests in these topics. The Perry Institute does a great job with this as they offer programs with high school students as well as medical students."
The Perry Outreach Program will be offered at UNR Med every fall. Students will be required to submit an essay and application to be admitted to the program.
"As a community-based medical school, UNR Med is excited to team with MORE and the Perry Initiative to offer our female medical students and high school students a unique opportunity to participate in hands-on mock surgery scenarios, creative problem-solving and networking with faculty and industry peers," Amy McFarland, director of community-based medical education at UNR Med said. "Students walked away from the day with a real-world understanding of what a career in medicine and engineering is like."
Karolina Rivas can be reached at mpurdue@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @karolinarrivas.
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By Ilsa Cunningham on February 13, 2019
Warragamba Dam documentary to be shown in Springwood and Mt Victoria
A documentary revealing what's at stake if the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall goes ahead, will be shown in Springwood on February 16.
The one-hour documentary, produced by Give a Dam campaigners from The Colong Foundation for Wilderness, captures the beauty of the world heritage area under threat. The Gazette was shown a preview of the first 15 minutes of the film, which included interviews with several experts.
Professor Stuart Khan from the University of New South Wales says the water quality within the dam catchment will be affected if the proposal goes ahead.
The water will contain more sediment, increased turbidity, and more organic carbon leaching out of leaves and trees, requiring extra chlorination and processing to treat the water to an acceptable standard, which incurs extra cost.
"We should not be taking any activities that put the quality of Sydney drinking water at risk," he says in the documentary.
Others talk of threatened species such as the Camden white gum put at risk, as well as food sources and habitat for the Regent honeyeater; a rare bird under threat of extinction.
Gundungurra woman Taylor Clarke explains their creation story will be impacted, as sacred sites will be flooded if the proposal goes ahead.
It's proposed to raise the Warragamba Dam wall by 14 metres to reduce flood risk in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. The NSW government is developing an environmental impact statement for the dam plan, to be released this year.
The documentary will be shown from 3.30pm-5pm at The Hub in Springwood and includes guest speakers and a Q and A. Entry is free to the documentary launch, but donations are appreciated. A second screening will be held at Mt Vic Flicks on February 19 from 6pm-7.30pm.
Register at https://www.giveadam.org.au/events
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Colin Ferguson Exhibit at the Tyler Gallery
Detail from Ferguson's Son & Father, 1989–90
By Holly Walker
Over time, an artist's processes evolves and matures. That's what Tyler Art Professor Colin Ferguson hopes people will see when they visit his new exhibit, "Colin Ferguson: A Professor's Retrospective." The exhibit opens Friday, September 21 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Tyler Art Gallery, located at the college's Midlothian Campus in Eliades Hall, room E107. All are invited to attend.
The exhibit features over 30 years of Ferguson's artwork, including drawing and paintings, with a heavy emphasis on how his art developed through his formative years as he investigated figurative realism. The show also includes a number of Fergusons more recent works, intimate portraits of family and friends. Ferguson is beginning his eighteenth year of teaching at Tyler.
The exhibit will remain on display through October 26, 2018. The Tyler Art Gallery is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays and Fridays from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
To learn more about The Arts at Tyler, including programs and classes, visit https://jtcc.edu/academics/the-arts-at-tyler.


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Yii2 TurboSMS
=============

[TurboSMS component](http://kop.github.io/yii2-turbosms) gives you an ability to send SMS messages via TurboSMS.ua SMS gateway.

This component is built with use of [TurboSMS SOAP service](http://turbosms.ua/soap.html).

[![Latest Stable Version](https://poser.pugx.org/kop/yii2-turbosms/v/stable.svg)](https://packagist.org/packages/kop/yii2-turbosms)
[![Code Climate](https://codeclimate.com/github/kop/yii2-turbosms.png)](https://codeclimate.com/github/kop/yii2-turbosms)
[![Scrutinizer Code Quality](https://scrutinizer-ci.com/g/kop/yii2-turbosms/badges/quality-score.png?b=master)](https://scrutinizer-ci.com/g/kop/yii2-turbosms/?branch=master)
[![Version Eye](https://www.versioneye.com/php/kop:yii2-turbosms/badge.svg)](https://www.versioneye.com/php/kop:yii2-turbosms)
[![License](https://poser.pugx.org/kop/yii2-turbosms/license.svg)](https://packagist.org/packages/kop/yii2-turbosms)

## Requirements

- Yii 2.0 (dev-master)
- PHP 5.4
- PHP extension `SOAP`

> Note:
This extension mandatorily requires [Yii Framework 2](https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2).
The framework is under active development and there are now stable release of Yii 2 for now.

## Installation

The preferred way to install this extension is through [Composer](http://getcomposer.org/).

Either run

``` php composer.phar require kop/yii2-turbosms "dev-master" ```

or add

``` "kop/yii2-turbosms": "dev-master"```

to the `require` section of your `composer.json` file.

## Setup

All you need is to declare a new component in your application configuration file like follows:

```php
return [
    ...
    'components' => [
        ...
        'sms' => [
            'class' => '\kop\y2ts\TurboSMS',
            'username' => '<<< YOUR USERNAME HERE >>>'
            'password' => '<<< YOUR PASSWORD HERE >>>',
            'alphaName' => 'MyWebsite',
        ]
        ...
    ]
    ...
];
```

## Configuration

#### `username`

The username used for authentication on TurboSMS SOAP service.

#### `password`

The password used for authentication on TurboSMS SOAP service.

#### `alphaName`

The name that users will see as the message sender name.

## Usage

As simple as:

```php
Yii::$app->sms->send(['+380501234567', '+380502345678'], 'Hello world!');
```

Please refer to the class documentation for more methods and options.

## Report

- Report any issues [on the GitHub](https://github.com/kop/yii2-scroll-pager/issues).

## License

**yii2-turbosms** is released under the MIT License. See the bundled `LICENSE.md` for details.

## Resources

- [Project Page](http://kop.github.io/yii2-turbosms)
- [Packagist Package](https://packagist.org/packages/kop/yii2-turbosms)
- [Source Code](https://github.com/kop/yii2-turbosms)

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Best Supporting Performance (Female), 2014
Muriels HOF
1. Patricia Arquette, Boyhood (252 points / 37 votes)
2. Elisabeth Moss, Listen Up Philip (154/22) {includes points in lead}
3. Tilda Swinton, Snowpiercer (128/22)
4. Agata Kulesza, Ida (85/13) {includes points in lead}
5. Uma Thurman, Nymphomaniac: Volume I (63/10)
6. Emma Stone, Birdman (61/11)
7. Katherine Waterston, Inherent Vice (56/10)
8. Emily Blunt, Edge of Tomorrow (49/9) {includes points in lead}
9. Rene Russo, Nightcrawler (46/8) {includes points in lead}
10. Jessica Chastain, A Most Violent Year (45/7) {includes points in lead}
11. Laura Dern, Wild (43/7)
12. Carrie Coon, Gone Girl (42/8)
13. Kim Dickens, Gone Girl (36/7)
14. Carmen Ejogo, Selma (32/6)
15. Minnie Driver, Beyond the Lights (28/5)
16. Rose Byrne, Neighbors (22/4)
17. Shu Qi, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (17/4)
18. Stacy Martin, Nymphomaniac: Vol. I (16/3) {includes points in lead}
19. Rosario Dawson, Top Five (13/2)
20 (tie). Viola Davis, Get On Up (12/2)
20 (tie). Mireille Enos, Sabotage (12/2)
20 (tie). Tessa Thompson, Dear White People (12/2)
20 (tie). Mia Wasikowska, Only Lovers Left Alive (12/2)
24 (tie). Emily Blunt, Into the Woods (11/2)
24 (tie). Jessica Chastain, Interstellar (11/2)
24 (tie). Keira Knightley, The Imitation Game (11/2)
27 (tie). Marion Bailey, Mr. Turner (10/2)
27 (tie). Anne Hathaway, Interstellar (10/2)
27 (tie). Joanna Newsom, Inherent Vice (10/2)
30. Jillian Bell, 22 Jump Street (9/2)
The following performances received one vote apiece:
Dorothy Atkinson, Mr. Turner
{Angelia Bayani, Norte, the End of History [points moved to lead]}
Marie Brassard, Vic + Flo Saw a Bear
Hong Chau, Inherent Vice
Chen Shiang-Chyi, Stray Dogs
Michelle Dockery, Non-Stop
Julie Estelle, The Raid 2
Mackenzie Foy, Interstellar
Eva Green, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Mira Grosin, We Are the Best!
Gabby Hoffman, Obvious Child
Scarlett Johansson, Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Lorelei Linklater, Boyhood
Elena Lyadova, Leviathan
Melanie Lynskey, Happy Christmas
Sienna Miller, American Sniper
Maika Monroe, The Guest
Samantha Morton, Miss Julie
Lisa Owen, The Amazing Catfish
{Rosamund Pike, Gone Girl [points moved to lead]}
Alison Pill, Snowpiercer
Imogen Poots, Jimi: All Is By My Side
Vanessa Redgrave, Foxcatcher
Amy Seimetz, The Sacrament
Ruth Sheen, Mr. Turner
Elan Solovey, The Immigrant
Melisa Sozen, Winter Sleep
Kristen Stewart, Still Alice
Meryl Streep, Into the Woods
Tilda Swinton, The Grand Budapest Hotel
Makoto Togashi, Guilty of Romance
Marisa Tomei, Love Is Strange
Reese Witherspoon, Inherent Vice
Shailene Woodley, The Fault in Our Stars
Zora the Pit Bull, The Drop