Asus releases its ROG Strix GL703VD-GC069T for less than 1100 euros , a new versatile, high-performance oriented laptop running on Windows 10. It ships a dedicated NVIDIA Pascal GTX graphics card coupled with Optimus technology, a storage solution hybrid combining dedicated SSD and swift hard drive of significant capacity, a 17-inch Full HD anti-glare screen, a Quad Core i5 Kaby Lake processor, a backlit chiclet keyboard or USB 3.1 Type-C connection.
It sports a relatively stylish design for a player-targeted notebook with its brushed black metal finish and Asus RoG logo on the shell.
It is cooled by 3 fans and a system of heat pipes. The keyboard has anti-ghosting technology, each keystroke is correctly interpreted, and up to 30 keys pressed simultaneously.
The Asus ROG Strix GL703VD-GC069T is for anyone looking for a performance-oriented, 17-inch, multi-purpose notebook.
Thanks to the dedicated GeForce GTX 1050 board, many games can run on this computer as long as you agree to settings below graphics-intensive games to get good playability.
In practice, the GeForce GTX 1050 is solicited by the integrated NVIDIA Optimus technology when it comes to performing graphic processing considered too heavy for the Intel HD 630. Integrated with the processor, the latter with modest performance is indeed preferred to maximum by Optimus because its reduced energy consumption promotes autonomy. As needed, Optimus switches automatically and in real time between the Intel HD 630 and the GeForce GTX 1050, both of which allow you to watch photos and videos.
The 16: 9 aspect ratio of the screen lends itself well to video playback just like its Full HD definition adapted to High Definition content. Anti-reflective coating, the screen offers better visibility in bright environment than a glossy slab while being more restful for the eyes for a long time. In addition, thanks to its IPS technology, the screen reproduces the colors more faithfully than the average while ensuring very comfortable viewing angles, both horizontally and vertically.
On the storage side, Asus opted here for a welcome hybrid solution consisting of a very fast 128 GB dedicated SSD coupled to a swift hard drive (speed of 7200 rpm against 5400 rpm usually) with a large capacity of 1000 GB The first is intended to house the system and the main games / software, the rest taking place on the second.
The SSD helps to make this computer very responsive in games more generally everyday, especially as it supports a heart delivering strong overall performance to fill a maximum of users: 8 GB of RAM coupled with a Quad processor Core i5-7300HQ Kaby Lake.
Thus, one benefits from the use of a much more fluid and fast operation than with a PC overlooking a dedicated SSD with 4 GB DDR3 / 4 and a Dual Core processor, the difference being particularly sensitive in the RAM and CPU-intensive domains that use multicore architecture such as video editing, 3D rendering or photo editing.
Thanks to the key backlight system, the chiclet keyboard can be correctly distinguished in a dimly lit atmosphere.
Finally, the integrated connectivity is good, composed of wireless Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi ac modules to communicate and connect remotely, Ethernet and audio ports, HDMI video outputs and mini-DisplayPort useful to easily connect this PC to a TV or a monitor for example, a USB 3.1 Type-C and 4 USB 3.0 (compatible both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0), USB 3.0 ensuring transfers made up to 10 times faster than in USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are connected to it.


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EBCU salutes the historic contribution of the Reinheitsgebot
The world's longest lasting piece of consumer legislation, the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot, which aims to protect the purity of beer recipes, celebrated its 500th anniversary on Saturday, 23rd of April 2016.
The European Beer Consumer Union (EBCU), which speaks for beer consumer groups across Europe, hailed it a major contribution to the concept of protecting beer consumers by setting brewers some basic standards since 1516.
However, EBCU also sounds a note of caution for its future relevance.
"The strict rule that excludes the use of sugar, syrup, starch, maize and rice in beer brewing is still relevant to brewing classic German beer styles like Helles, Münchner, Märzen, Kölsch, Altbier and others" said EBCU Chair Henri Reuchlin, adding, "but the restrictions on the use of alternative ingredients is getting in the way of the German brewers developing their own take on beers from other European brewing traditions. It also has the potential to interfere with the revival of some older, local German beer styles, which is not so helpful."
EBCU believes that a modern equivalent of the Reinheitsgebot would impose improved standards of beer labelling, by insisting that beer labels in the EU should all list ingredients and state which brewery company made the beer.
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The Reinheitsgebot was originally known as the "Surrogate Prohibition".
It was introduced in 1516 by the then Dukes of Bavaria, Wilhem IV and Ludwig X, as a way of dealing with a price war that had developed between brewers and bakers over the purchase of wheat. It also allowed them to address longer standing concerns that brewers were polluting beers with herbs, root vegetables, fungi and animal products.
It was brought in on St George's day (23rd April) as this marked the end of the traditional brewing season in much of central Europe, which begins on St Michael's day (29th September). Before affordable large-scale refrigeration was brought in around 1865, the summer months were deemed too hot for beer to ferment safely.
At that time there were two basic types of beer. Brown beer was made with malted barley and white beer contained a large amount of wheat. The original diktat effectively outlawed the lighter, more summery wheat beer, stipulating that beer could only be made from barley, hops, and water. Yeast was not mentioned, as its nature was not yet understood.
However, the ban on wheat was soon withdrawn in favour of a heavy tax on its use in brewing. This was replaced in 1602 by a licensing system introduced the Elector of Bavaria, Maximilian Wittelsbach, though he faced much criticism when all the licenses were bought by members of his family, who held an effective monopoly for the next two centuries.
As the German states came together under Bismarck, many adopted this Bavarian standard, in doing so outlawing numerous historic local beer styles that used outlawed ingredients such as salt, spices or herbs.
The universal adoption of the Reinheitsgebot in 1919, was made a condition of Bavaria accepting its amalgamationinto the new Germany.
The Reinheitsgebot was formally withdrawn in 1988 after the European Union declared it a restraint of free trade, although many German breweries abide by its tenets to the present day, as do most brewers in Austria and many in the Czech Republic. To this day it is accepted as the gold standard, by craft brewers in many parts of the world, especially when making pale lagers.
Industrial lagers, including many of the world's best known brands, substitute sugar, syrup, starch, maize or rice for malted barley, reducing the amount of background grain flavours featuring in the beer and accounting in part for their relative lack of flavour. These may be and sometimes are substituted for up to a third of the grain bill (the fermentable sugars).
Beer of the Year 2016
This is the fifth run of Beoir's annual awards, seeking to find the drinkers' favourites from among the beers produced in Ireland. Given the ever-growing number of breweries in Ireland, and the range of beers that the established players have been coming out with, competition was understandably intense. A record 150 different beers received a nomination by the members of Beoir who cast their votes through the month of January 2016. Every beer produced on the island of Ireland and commercially available during 2015 was eligible and as always the top three favorites receive awards. Beginning with...
2016 Beer of the Year
Of Foam & Fury
a double IPA by Galway Bay Brewery, Galway City
Galway Bay Brewery's double IPA is no stranger to the Beoir awards podium, having won a trophy every year since its release. After scooping the top prize in 2014 it was beaten into third place last year but has now regained the crown. It polled steadily throughout the month of voting and emerged as the clear winner at the end.
First brewed in late 2013, Of Foam & Fury has become something of an ambassador for Irish craft beer, its big and bright new-world hop flavours making it a world class offering. As head brewer Chris Treanor passes the baton to his successor Will Avery, Of Foam & Fury is a significant part of the legacy he leaves at Galway Bay.
1st Runner-Up
Rustbucket
a rye pale ale by Kinnegar Brewing, Rathmullan, Co. Donegal
This is the first time Kinnegar has featured in the Beoir awards though Rustbucket, brewed since 2013, has always been popular, even spawning a spin-off dark variant: Black Bucket. It's another bright and fresh hop-forward beer, bursting with tropical fruit and with a sharp, invigorating bitterness given an extra edge by the grassy rye flavour. Kinnegar's output over the last year has been phenomenal, with a seemingly endless sequence of experiments and one-offs. The affection that the drinking public has for Rustbucket shows that the core range is by no means being neglected.
2nd Runner-Up
Beann Gulban
a sour heather ale by The White Hag Brewery, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
Sour has never been so popular in Ireland and it was only a matter of time before one such featured in the Beoir awards. In fact, all three breweries here have been experimenting in the sour genre of late. Beann Gulban, in its current form, first appeared in late 2015. In contrast to the hoppy winners, this is made with heather in place of hops making it an incredibly complex, and unique, flavour experience.
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the Beoir members who took the time to vote.
Irish Brewers Association Gets A New Chairperson
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Beoir would like to offer a heartfelt congratulations to Seamus O'Hara on his appointment as the new Chairperson of the Irish Brewers Association (IBA). Seamus set up the Carlow Brewing Company in 1996 which celebrates its 20th birthday this year.
To say that Seamus was a pioneer of the craft beer industry in Ireland wouldn't do him justice. Seamus has helped to see Ireland in to the 21st century in terms of beer choice and the promotion of independent brewing and has been at the forefront of what some might term the craft beer revolution in Ireland. He was also among the first independent breweries to export beer outside of Ireland and has done so for the last 20 years.
Beoir has an excellent relationship with Seamus and we expect that to continue in his new role. While independent brewing still makes up a small part of the market, it is growing every year. This is despite the fact that global beer consumption has been slowing down. It shows a new level of respect for what was once a fledgling industry. There are approximately 75 independent breweries on the island of Ireland now and that number increases every year.
We wish Seamus the best of luck and expect some interesting times ahead for independent brewing in Ireland.
A visit to Boyne Brewhouse
They don't go in for half measures at the Boyne Brewhouse. The 30hL Kaspar Shulz brewkit was commissioned last October and occupies just one part of the large facility based in a former car showroom by the M1 just outside Drogheda. When a Beoir delegation visited yesterday things were very much a work in progress, with extra fermenters due to come on-stream shortly, a bottling and canning line going through final checks before commissioning, the copper stills of the Boann Distillery awaiting their turn to be hooked up, and a gin still still in bubblewrap in its crate. When the facility is complete it will incorporate a visitors' centre and restaurant as well as a vast warehouse for maturing the whiskey.
The whole lot is owned by the Cooney family and trades under an independent umbrella company which uses the Irish form of the family name: Na Cuana. Pat Cooney bought the Gleeson bottling company in the 1970s and built it into one of the largest drinks firms in Ireland, producing, importing and distributing wine, soft drinks, cider and liqueurs. There was also a brief foray into beer with Behan's Brew No. 1 lager in the early 2000s. Then in 2012, Gleeson's was acquired by C&C, though the cider and cream liqueur arms have remained with the family and are still produced in separate facilities in Tipperary. Now the company has passed to the second generation of Cooneys, adding spirits and beer to the portfolio and expanding the cider range from budget brand Devils Bit to include a mainstream Bulmers competitor as well as a craft brand, Four Keepers, all of them produced from cider apples grown in the family's own orchard. After the sale of Gleeson's to C&C, there was money available. A distillery and brewery was the end result.
Production in Drogheda is headed by brewer and distiller Áine O'Hora who came to the company via Matilda Bay Brewery in Melbourne. Initial plans are for three core beers: Born in a Day pale ale which is already in pubs; Long Arm, a 100% Saaz Dortmunder-style export lager; and Pagan's Pillar, a traditional Irish red given a German twist with Mandarina Bavaria hops. All are 4.8% ABV and will be sold kegged and in the brewery's distinctive custom-embossed bottles. Specials and seasonals will follow in due course and the state of the art packaging facility behind the brewhouse allows for large-format bottles. Canned beer is also being planned. Though the bottles are pasteurised, a 26-metre-long tunnel pasteuriser allows a light touch, with the beer never going over 60°C. In keeping with a philosophy to use local ingredients where possible, malt is supplied by Loughran Family, topped up by speciality varieties from Weyermann.
Unusually for a start-up brewery, there's almost no room for expansion. The company has opted to go straight for the largest size possible -- capable of producing 35,000 hL of beer per year though the intention is to remain under the limit for the microbrewers' lower rate of duty.
The potential of the brewery and its suite of sister products is enormous. Na Cuana is set to become a major player in Irish beer and cider in the months to come as well as being a major tourist draw for Drogheda.
Many thanks to the Cooney family and Áine for their hospitality during our visit.
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Some days are better than others, as far as being productive goes. Sometimes you may sleep better than normal or have a stroke of luck that puts you in a good mood. These extra positive days are a great chance for you to get lots of stuff done and keep the ball rolling even longer. When you take advantage of an already good situation and keep going with it, you will find that more and more positive things will flow right into your life.
To do this all you have to do is go about life normally. Wait for a really good day or even just a better that average one, then get started on your to do list or even start working on a project you've been wanting to do forever. The main thing to remember is to keep going with good things for as long as you can. Go all the way up until you go to bed if you can, that way you can wake up in the morning feeling good keeping it going for another day.
Good days are so awesome when you have one, but even better when they last longer than just one day. I remember having good days that turned into good weeks and even a good month every once in awhile. I think you could stretch this out long enough to possibly even form a good day habit if you tried hard enough and stuck with it.
Don't let little things throw you mood. Follow you day through to the end without letting minor annoyances bother you.
Don't beat yourself up if you have a good day and then it doesn't make it until the next. Eventually you will have a long streak of good days just keep trying.
If you don't know what to do just do anything. Most of the time just moving in any direction will feel like your making progress and will help boost your mood.
I discovered this little technique by accident when I realized that I could wake up in the same mood I went to bed in by just thinking about it. So I tried to bring a good day right into the next and it actually worked quite easily. I have made some great progress towards my ultimate goal of constant happiness and I just wanted to share this with you. Good Luck!


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AI-powered glaucoma screening test delivers rapid results
by RMIT University
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A new rapid screening test for glaucoma could help advance early detection of the disease, a leading cause of irreversible blindness.
Developed by a research team of engineers and ophthalmologists led by RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, the test uses infrared sensors to monitor eye movement and can produce accurate results within seconds.
About 80 million people worldwide have glaucoma, with more than 111 million expected to be living with the disease by 2040.
The loss of sight is usually gradual and 50% of people with glaucoma do not know they have it.
Currently, glaucoma is diagnosed through a 30-minute eye pressure test delivered by an ophthalmologist.
The new AI-powered test takes just 10 seconds to show if there is a risk of glaucoma, making it ideal for use in a national screening program.
Lead researcher Professor Dinesh Kumar, RMIT, said early detection, diagnosis and treatment could help prevent blindness, so making screening faster and more accessible was critical.
"This research will allow a non-contact, easy-to-use and low-cost test that can performed routinely at general clinics," he said.
"It could also promote a community-wide screening program, reaching people who might not otherwise seek treatment until it's too late."
The pioneering technology differentiates between glaucoma and healthy eyes by analyzing changes in pupil size.
In the study, published in IEEE Access, pupils were measured 60 times per second using a low-cost commercial eye tracker.
Under ambient light conditions, patients looked at a computer screen while custom software measured and analyzed specific changes in their pupil size.
The software then compared the results against existing samples of glaucoma and healthy eyes to determine the risk of glaucoma.
Dr. Quoc Cuong Ngo, RMIT, said the new tech was faster and better than any similar AI-based approach.
"Our software can measure how the pupil adjusts to ambient light and capture minuscule changes in the shape and size of the pupil," he said.
"Existing AI glaucoma tests require the patient to be perfectly still for up to 10 minutes. Our tech does the job in 10 seconds, without compromising on accuracy."
The team is now looking to adapt the technology to work with smartphone cameras instead of the eye tracker used in the study.
With further research, the software could also be extended to detect other neurological conditions.
More information: Quoc Cuong Ngo et al, Pupillary Complexity for the Screening of Glaucoma, IEEE Access (2021). DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3122079
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Theresa May emails EU citizens with chores rota
THE prime minister has emailed 100,000 EU citizens in the UK to say they can remain in the country if they pitch in with chores.
The personal email from Theresa May reassures EU residents that they are still welcome guests but if they are going to be here long-term it is about time they did their fair share of jobs.
Romanian tyre-fitter Sergiu Paparude said: "It is quite complicated and she has used all six highlighter colours, but according to this I and my countrymen are required to do the hoovering every third Thursday.
"The Poles have to clean the shower, the Germans sweep the utility room and the Belgians must wash the towels, which come on that does not need doing weekly. That is doing it to make a point.
"I pay taxes like everyone else, I don't see why I have to spend every Sunday morning dusting light fittings while the Brits sit back and do nothing like they always do.
"Bugger to this. I'm moving out. She can pay bloody rent on her own."
Everyone who reviewed product online was talking bollocks
NONE of the 37 people who reviewed a laptop online had the first idea what they were talking about, a man has discovered.
Tom Logan bought a fairly expensive HP Envy laptop on the basis of a consensus of positive reviews that turned out to be written by indiscriminating morons who just like sharing their opinions.
He said: "I basically slapped down the best part of a grand on the advice of a bunch of chatty strangers. And I'm surprised it didn't work out well?
"My thanks in particular to 'Connie', who described it as 'the best laptop I have ever owned'. Presumably her last laptop was a ZX Spectrum sellotaped to a Etch-a-Sketch.
"I also regret assuming that 'Alan Benson' was an expert because he used expressions like 'absolute beast of a machine' and 'superlative Core i5 performance', when he's clearly an arse who likes to sound clever on the internet and probably calls LBC to tell the RAF what planes to buy.
"I should have realised they were idiots when I saw the weirdly irrelevant reviews like 'Great laptop! Matches my sofa perfectly!'
"Though I feel bad for laughing at the one-star review by 'PrettyKitty' that said 'No good. Does not work in bath'. It was the only one that was entirely accurate."


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I found these comments really interesting and I think they illustrate quite nicely how many of us are looking for quick fix solutions in a world where there are none. The comments also highlighted the false idea that you need to feel motivated before you start your work.
It usually takes years of consistent work and practice to become successful in your chosen field. The Beatles are a perfect example of this – they played over 1200 shows before they became a hit. The Colonel Sanders was also rejected over 1000 times before someone finally invested in his chicken recipe.
To achieve big things in life, it takes hard work. It also requires taking action despite the way you feel.
How can you stay motivated to keep taking action, especially when the task is painfully boring and you feel in a flat mood?
In this blog post I expand on my original list of strategies and explore some new ways in which you can motivate yourself and lift your mood to help you get started with projects.
Many people tend to wait for the right moment (when they feel inspired and/or motivated) to start their work. But the reality is they may never feel inspired to do the work that needs to be done.
The most successful people don't wait around until they're in the right mood. They just get started and what they notice is after awhile they realise "wow, what I've done so far is pretty good" and this results in them feeling motivated and wanting to take more action.
If you just start doing something small (writing one sentence, getting the book out of your bag, etc.), it won't take long before you're on a roll and deeply immersed in your project.
If you're really struggling with a project it can help to imagine the end result and how you'll feel once you accomplish it. Athletes use this strategy frequently to help them stay focused on their goals and to keep motivated.
You may want to consider putting a picture of the end result up on your wall or on your project file as this can be a great way to keep motivated when dealing with obstacles and setbacks.
If you find imagining the end result too overwhelming, then imagine yourself just taking the next step on whatever it is you need to do. This could involve imagining yourself getting up and turning on your computer, putting on your jogging shoes or picking up a book. The simple act of visualising yourself executing a particular action can help you to take the first step (which is often the hardest part).
Often we lack motivation when we can't see the point in what we are doing. Before you engage in your work ask yourself "Why am I doing this?", "Where am I heading?" and "Where do I want to be in 3 years time?" Answering these questions can help you to gain clarity, focus your energy and propel you into action.
If it's a book you need to read, the simplest action may be getting the book from the shelf or your bag. You want to say to yourself "All I need to do is get my book from my bag".
This time it may be opening up the book or reading the first sentence on the page. It may not seem like much, but the act of taking the first action step is often the hardest part and once you've done that, it's highly likely that you will keep going.
Get clear on what you need to do. What will the finished product/project look like? Spend some time thinking about this. You may want to even sketch out onto some paper what it is that you're setting out to achieve.
If you're feeling tired, don't force yourself to start your work. Take a power nap instead. Power naps (aka nanna naps and power snoozes) are short intense naps between 10 and 24 minutes in duration.
Taking a power nap before 5pm can be a great way to re-energise and clear your mind before starting work on an important project that requires a fresh state of mind.
If you're feeling in a flat mood, you can set a short period of time aside (e.g. 5 or 10 minutes) to watch an inspirational video on YouTube or listen to some uplifting music. As long as this doesn't lead to you spending hours of your day watching random videos instead of doing your work, it can be a great way to get in the right mindset for a productive session of work. An inspirational video to get you started is Team Hoyt – The Journey of Life Together.
Studies have found that intense physical activity can enhance creativity, decrease stress levels and sharpen your ability to think. If you want to feel motivated and be more productive, then hit the gym, go for a run, participate in a dance class or just dance in your bedroom!
In order to experience the full benefits of physical activity you need to engage in exercise that gets you working up a sweat and puffing. There is however a fine line. Whilst you want to work up a sweat, you also don't want to exercise to the point where you feel completely exhausted and need to spend the rest of the day on the couch. You need to find the right level of intensity that works for you.
Invest in a timer and work in 8 minute power bursts. 8 minutes doesn't sound like a very long period of time but it's long enough to allow you to get into the swing of a particular activity. When you need to start work on a particular project, set the alarm for 8 minutes and tell yourself "I'm going to focus on doing this for 8 minutes – no distractions!".
When the timer goes off after 8 minutes, you have two choices – if you're struggling with the task you can take a break but if you're on a roll, keep going. The beauty of this strategy is that after 8 minutes you'll most likely have eased into the project, realised "This isn't so bad!" and want to keep going.
There you have it: ten more ways to boost your motivation and lift your mood to start your projects. Chances are that even after reading this, you're still not feeling particularly motivated to start your work. But don't despair – the solution is to try out one of the strategies and see how you go.
Ya u have helped now.i think I am motivated.but when ever I get in problem I may not be able to solve.i get demotivated.and then I spend hours on my bed.please help me.my exams are closer.
This is very usefull tips and I love them all, I have tried to find a way/ways to boost my mood in reading books and focussing in my projects in a busy schedule & still trying, hopefully your tips will work for me.
Thanks Jane for your effort.
I am always looking for ways to help stay motivated & out of desperation I googled it. I found both your articles & after reading them both decided that I am going to make a plan for the rest of my day, instead of worrying about the few weeks I have left before the due date. Your advice is honest and helpful. Once I herd a quote that said: There are no shortcuts to somewhere worth going. Do the work and you'll feel better. Thank you. Your advice is reassuring and I am going to put it into practice today. Maybe reward myself with some chocolate, but hey a slow start is none the less still a start. Thank you.
Thanks for the article. Was feeling demotivated this morning and your power burst suggestion has got me started!
You are doing a lot! No wonder you don't feel motivated after a long workday.
Your willpower reserves are depleted and your energy levels at an all time low.
Here's what I recommend: between work and study take a break to reset your brain/recharge your battery.
Go do some exercise, have a shower, have something healthy to eat and then study in a short intense burst (15 – 20 minutes and then take another break).
You are doing a lot so go easy on yourself.
Baby steps is the way. Doing some study is better than no study.
What's up,I check your blog regularly.Your story-telling style is witty. Keep up the good work!
Hi! I really liked your tips, but I don't know if they'll work for me… They seem kind of time consuming. Do you happen to have any other ideas? This summer, I have my 13th birthday, but before the party, there is a huge service… I need to learn an 11 page, different language, chanting portion, in less than a month… I kind of need more than motivation. Thanks!
You need to practice, practice, practice those 11 pages!
I'm in a similar position at the moment (I have two new one hour talks to learn in 3 weeks).
2. Can you draw it out? The fact it is in a different language makes this a little tricky but see what you can do.
3. Force yourself to practice every day. Do what feels manageable. If you think you should practice for an hour but that seems overwhelming, then aim for just 10 minutes (note: you'll probably end up doing more than 10 minutes).
4. Break it down: Break up those 11 pages into small chunks. Then put each chunk on a flash card. Carry those cards around with you. When you have a spare 2 – 5 minutes, practice a chunk.
And finally (perhaps most importantly), get off the Internet and start practising!
Thank you for your easy to follow and simple break-downs of work. So easy to forget when we have a huge, daunting or rather boring task ahead!
Hi I work full time at airport and I'm studying to get my realators license. I have been working on this for three years. I gave up for a year because I didn't pass exam 4 times. I passed the class but not state exam. I enrolled with a different school to retake and then ended up in hospital having to have blood transfusion. I M feeling a little better but need surgery in a month. I am having problems trying to get motivated again. Its been another 3 weeks since studying and now today is my first day trying to get back into it again. I get lazy and frustrated so I'm trying little steps but wont lie it's tough. Any advice? I wont give up.
Amazing tips, i very liked,And i know this tips will help me a lot,And i must work on it.


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Sohag officials visit public hospital following doctor assault - Daily News Egypt
Egypt Sohag officials visit public hospital following doctor assault
Sohag officials visit public hospital following doctor assault
Doctors Syndicate blames parliament, cabinet for contributing to increased assaults on doctors
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Sohag governor Ayman Abdel Moneim, along with the city's security director, visited Sohag public hospital on Tuesday, following an assault on two of its doctors, the Doctors Syndicate said in an official statement.
Both officials apologised to the doctors and said security measures to protect public hospitals will increase.
This is the second assault against doctors in Sohag in less than a week. A family member of a patient assaulted two doctors on Monday, leading to injuries. The doctors had failed to rescue the patient who had arrived at the hospital in a critical condition.
Assaults on doctors by family members of patients have been increasing in public hospitals across different cities, as there is often little or no accountability on the assaulters.
Ihab Al-Taher, board member at the Doctors Syndicate, told Daily News Egypt that this was not merely a security issue. "All state authorities are involved in the prevalence of such assaults," he stated.
Most of those assaults occur due to the lack of medical equipment or shortage of beds in public hospitals, which leads to the patients' families assaulting doctors, according to Al-Taher. However, the government is responsible for increasing the state budget allocation for the health sector, he said.
Following the infamous attack against two doctors at Al-Matariya hospital by two low-ranking policemen in February, the Doctors Syndicate sent a bill to the parliament's Health Committee, calling for the strengthening of the penalty against assaults on doctors in April.
"So far, the parliament did not respond and no progress has been made in reviewing the bill," Al-Taher said.
He further noted that the frequency of those assaults has a direct negative impact on providing healthcare, and warned that it might lead to more hospitals shutting down.
Last Tuesday, another family assaulted a doctor due to the unavailability of beds in the intensive care unit at Sohag hospital. The doctor sustained multiple injuries, including brain shudder and loss of eyesight.
Earlier in August, a misdemeanour court in Baheira sentenced a citizen who assaulted a doctor last December to six months in prison—the first verdict of its kind—and a fine of EGP 500, with a bail of EGP 200.
Topics: assaults Egypt EMS health healthcare hospitals parliament police syndicate
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Soundism är musikproducenter och ljudtekniker med inspelningsstudio i Västerås.

Soundism har bidragit till att flera svenska hiphop-artister har kommit vidare med sin musik internationellt. Ursprunget från 1980-talet är musikskapande baserad på förinspelad musik på vinylskiva, helt enligt motsvarigheterna i USA. En av dessa produktioner användes i Rap-SM 1986. Andra musikproducenter i Sverige fokuserade under denna tid mer på pop eller rockmusik. Hiphopmusik har historiskt ursprung från reggaemusik, något som delvis förklarar Soundisms projekt i båda av dessa musikstilar.

2001 fick Papa Dee sin reggaesång Hottie Hottie Girls, med vinnaren av amerikanska Grammy, Lady Saw, remixad av Peter Rundgren, mindbeet och Soundism. Promoes sång med graffititema These Walls Don't Lie, inspelad och mixad av Soundism, kom upp på flera topplistor i Europa 2004. Promoe är medlem i Looptroop Rockers. En annan medlem är Embee, vars Tellings from Solitaria fick en Grammis 2004 som årets bästa HipHop/Soul. Albumet mixades av Soundism och innehöll bland annat Send Someone Away med José González.

Junior Kelly's Rasta Should be Deeper, mixedes av Soundism, var en av de 10 bästa sångerna av alla populärmusikstilar 2005, enligt en omröstning av 20 radioproducenter på Sveriges Radio. YT fick priset UK Reggae Artist of the Year 2006, Soundism bidrog till soundet på hans sång Real Life. Även om hiphop och reggae är de vanligaste musikstilarna för Soundisms musikproduktioner, så har de även producerat Bombay Vikings Zara Nazron Se Kehdo, som tog sig upp till top 3 på indiska MTV:s topplista under 2006. Sången är ett soundtrack från Indiska filmen Munijimi. Soundism har också gjort inspelningar och musikproduktion till låten Shart, som är ett soundtrack till Indiska filmen Milan Talkies med 2019 som release år.

Looptroop Rockers väljs 2017 in i Swedish Music Hall of Fame och flertalet av de album och låtar som omnämns i anslutning till juryns motivering och bandets presentation har spelats in eller mixats av Soundisms Vladi Vargas. Looptroop Rockers är också Sveriges största hiphop-export genom tiderna.

Diskografi
Skivor där Soundism har noterats för produktion, mixning, eller mastering. (Åren anger utgivningsår, inte produktionsår).

Bombay Vikings Zara Nazron Se Kehdo (2006)
Embee Telings from Solitaria (2004)
Embee Send Someone Away, featuring José González (2005)
Jah Mason Mi Chalwa (2005)
Junior Kelly Rasta Should be Deeper (2005)
Papa Dee featuring Lady Saw Hottie Hottie (2001)
Looptroop Fort Europa (2005)
Looptroop Long Arm of the Law
Looptroop Struggle Continues (2002)
Looptroop Rockers Good Things (2008)
Promoe Long Distance Runner (2004)
Promoe These Walls Don't Lie (2004)
Promoe White Man's Burden (2006)
Sonu Nigam Shart (2019)
YT Real Life (2006)

Källor

Noter

Externa länkar
soundism.com

Inspelningsstudior
Svenska låtskrivare
Svenska musikproducenter

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Q: How to display drop down menu with an arrow in the top using css? I have to display the drop down menu with an arrow in the top after hovering to the menu. I am able to display drop down menu with an arrow but it is displayed before.I have to display after hovering to the menu.Please check my output in the below snippet. Would you help me in this?

$(function() {
$(".menu").hover(
function() { $(".sub").slideToggle(400); },
function() { $(".sub").hide(); }
);
});
a{
text-decoration: none;
}
.menu{
font-family: Arial;
color: #515151;
width: 200px;
position: relative;
height: 40px;
text-align:left;
width: 202px;
margin: 0 auto;
}
.menu li a{
color: #515151;
display: block;
padding: 6px 15px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 14px;
}
.menu li a:hover{
background: #f44141;
color: #fff;
}
.sub{
background: #fff;
position: absolute;
z-index: 2;
width: 200px;
padding: 10px 0 3px;
border-radius: 3px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 4px #ddd;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
display: none;
}
a.hover-link{
width: 190px;
background: #fff;
font-size: 14px;
color: #515151;
position: absolute;
z-index: 110;
display: block;
padding: 10px 0 1px 10px;
height: 28px;
cursor:pointer;
border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
font-weight: bold;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
}
.sub-options{
list-style:none;
margin:0px;
padding:0px;
font-size: 11px;
}

.square:before {
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    right: 11px;
    top: -10px;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 0 10px 10px 10px;
    border-color: transparent transparent #fae0bb transparent;
    z-index:9999;
}
.square:after {
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    right: 4px;
    top: -22px;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 0 17px 17px 17px;
    border-color: transparent transparent #ffffff transparent;
    z-index:9998;
}
.square {
   background: #fae0bb;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    /*float: left;*/
    position: absolute;
    margin: 0;
    top: 2.8em;
    width: 200px;
    z-index: 99999;
}

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A: You have to make sure that the border-width is not set at the beginning. Only when the desired div is hovered, in your case .menu.
To achieve that just replace the CSS of your div .square:before with the following code
.square:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 11px;
  top: -10px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0;
  border-color: transparent transparent #fae0bb transparent;
  z-index: 9999;
}

After that add this to your CSS
.menu:hover .square:before{
  border-width: 0 10px 10px 10px;
}

Centering Arrow
For centering the arrow use left: 50% and transform: translateX(-50%) instead right: 11px

$(function() {
  $(".menu").hover(
    function() {
      $(".sub").slideToggle(400);
    },
    function() {
      $(".sub").hide();
    }
  );
});
a {
  text-decoration: none;
}

.menu {
  font-family: Arial;
  color: #515151;
  width: 200px;
  position: relative;
  height: 40px;
  text-align: left;
  width: 202px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.menu li a {
  color: #515151;
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.menu li a:hover {
  background: #f44141;
  color: #fff;
}

.sub {
  background: #fff;
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 200px;
  padding: 10px 0 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px #ddd;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  display: none;
}

a.hover-link {
  width: 190px;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #515151;
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 110;
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 0 1px 10px;
  height: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
  font-weight: bold;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
}

.sub-options {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0px;
  padding: 0px;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.square:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: -10px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0;
  border-color: transparent transparent #fae0bb transparent;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.menu:hover .square:before{
  border-width: 0 10px 10px 10px;
}

.square:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 4px;
  top: -22px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0 17px 17px 17px;
  border-color: transparent transparent #ffffff transparent;
  z-index: 9998;
}

.square {
  background: #fae0bb;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  /*float: left;*/
  position: absolute;
  margin: 0;
  top: 2.8em;
  width: 200px;
  z-index: 99999;
}

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A: Use this way css:
.square:before {
    position: absolute;
    right: 11px;
    top: -10px;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 0 10px 10px 10px;
    border-color: transparent transparent #fae0bb transparent;
    z-index: 9999;
 }
 a.hover-link:hover + .square:before {
   content: "";
 }

A: Just add below css
.square { display: none; }
.hover-link:hover + .square { display: block; }

and everything is fine in your code.

$(function() {
$(".menu").hover(
function() { $(".sub").slideToggle(400); },
function() { $(".sub").hide(); }
);
});
a{
text-decoration: none;
}
.menu{
font-family: Arial;
color: #515151;
width: 200px;
position: relative;
height: 40px;
text-align:left;
width: 202px;
margin: 0 auto;
}
.menu li a{
color: #515151;
display: block;
padding: 6px 15px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 14px;
}
.menu li a:hover{
background: #f44141;
color: #fff;
}
.sub{
background: #fff;
position: absolute;
z-index: 2;
width: 200px;
padding: 10px 0 3px;
border-radius: 3px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 4px #ddd;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
display: none;
}
a.hover-link{
width: 190px;
background: #fff;
font-size: 14px;
color: #515151;
position: absolute;
z-index: 110;
display: block;
padding: 10px 0 1px 10px;
height: 28px;
cursor:pointer;
border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
font-weight: bold;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
}
.sub-options{
list-style:none;
margin:0px;
padding:0px;
font-size: 11px;
}

.square { display: none; }
.hover-link:hover + .square { display: block; }

.square:before {
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    right: 11px;
    top: -10px;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 0 10px 10px 10px;
    border-color: transparent transparent #fae0bb transparent;
    z-index:9999;
}
.square:after {
    content:"";
    position: absolute;
    right: 4px;
    top: -22px;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 0 17px 17px 17px;
    border-color: transparent transparent #ffffff transparent;
    z-index:9998;
}
.square {
   background: #fae0bb;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    /*float: left;*/
    position: absolute;
    margin: 0;
    top: 2.8em;
    width: 200px;
    z-index: 99999;
}

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Q: requirements.txt pytorch with ">=" greater than? I have a requirements.txt from a Github repo that contains following lines:
torch>=1.7.0,!=1.12.0
torchvision>=0.8.1,!=0.13.0
// and more

As I search SO and google they say I need to install pytorch with cuda specified, e.g. +cu110; in order to enable GPU and use the installed cuda.
So, for example this command does work on CLI: pip install torch==1.7.1+cu110 -f https://download.pytorch.org/whl/torch_stable.html
But the problem is with requirements.txt.
I looked Install PyTorch from requirements.txt - Stack Overflow and tried some solutions but they didn't work as the following.
// simply added `+cu110`
// didn't work
torch>=1.7.0+cu110,!=1.12.0
torchvision>=0.8.1+cu110,!=0.13.0

// w/ --extra-index-url
// didn't work
--extra-index-url https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu110
torch>=1.7.0+cu110,!=1.12.0
--extra-index-url https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu110
torchvision>=0.8.1+cu110,!=0.13.0

// w/ -f
// didn't work
-f https://download.pytorch.org/whl/torch_stable.html
torch>=1.7.0+cu110,!=1.12.0
-f https://download.pytorch.org/whl/torch_stable.html
torchvision>=0.8.1+cu110,!=0.13.0

So, is it possible to work with the combination of >= and +cu110 in requirements.txt?
Edit
It still doesn't work with no +cu110.
The following doesn't install cuda, but instead installs a normal torch.
--extra-index-url https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu110
torch>=1.7.0+cu110,!=1.12.0
--extra-index-url https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu110
torchvision>=0.8.1+cu110,!=0.13.0

So the stdout result is like:
Collecting torch!=1.12.0,>=1.7.0
  Using cached torch-1.13.0-cp37-cp37m-win_amd64.whl (167.3 MB)

And pip freeze shows:
torch==1.13.0
torchvision==0.14.0

The following also doesn't install cuda.

-f https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu110
torch>=1.7.0,!=1.12.0
-f https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu110
torchvision>=0.8.1,!=0.13.0

The stdout and pip freeze result is the same to the above.
The following also doesn't work, it installs cuda, but it installs a random version of cuda. (it's understandable because I didn't specify a version I prefer)
-f https://download.pytorch.org/whl/torch_stable.html
torch>=1.7.0,!=1.12.0
-f https://download.pytorch.org/whl/torch_stable.html
torchvision>=0.8.1,!=0.13.0

The stdout:
Collecting torch!=1.12.0,>=1.7.0
  Using cached https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu117/torch-1.13.0%2Bcu117-cp37-cp37m-win_amd64.whl (2258.1 MB)
Collecting torchvision!=0.13.0,>=0.8.1
  Using cached https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu117/torchvision-0.14.0%2Bcu117-cp37-cp37m-win_amd64.whl (4.8 MB)

pip freeze result:
torch==1.13.0+cu117
torchvision==0.14.0+cu117


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Did a radio spot with the Barrett Brief today on Veritas Radio Network today. They haven't got today's show up, yet, but check it later and give it a listen. We talk Trump, Omnibus, and what the heck is going wrong with our nation.
Former Justice Stevens made a massive, in-kind contribution to the GOP's 2018 effort by calling for a repeal of the 2nd Amendment. I think the Democrats have convinced themselves that America is so liberal that they can't go too far left. Out here in Nevada, the Democrat running for governor has a commercial out where he has his two daughters on and he speaks of how proud he was when he first brought them to Planned Parenthood. I guess we'll find out in November if the Democrat's plan of going ultra left works.
Utah passed a law allowing kids to be kids. Think about that.
Democrats are going ape over the Census restoring the citizenship question to the census form. Democrats are saying that this is unprecedented, but the real unprecedented action was Obama not having it on the 2010 census form. I checked – even back in 1870, we were asking the citizenship of the respondent. The real concern Democrats have here: if House seats and government funds are to be allocated by citizenship, then Democrat States stand to lose a lot of money and power.
The Palestinian Authority is going to stay in the paying terrorists for being terrorists business. Not one more dime should come from us.
The homeless problem – it isn't really about numbers, but about what to do with people who camp here and there. Some say that mercy requires us to allow them to do so…but that is absurd: allowing human beings to live in unsafe, unsanitary conditions is merciless.


Probably about 6 months ago I saw wedding cookies all over the web and I really wanted to try some of the tux and dress wedding cookies I have been seeing. But nobody I knew was getting married.
I must say that I had the most fun decorating these cookies. I think they are just so stinking cute.
This time I used fondant to cover the cookie and then used royal icing to to the detail work.
These are perfect for a wedding or luncheon or a bridal shower party.
Dalton and Amanda's colors were purple and orange which seems to be a popular color scheme for weddings lately.


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Air Products (NYSE: APD), the leading global hydrogen provider, and its subsidiary Air Products Canada Ltd. today announced three customer supply contracts have been signed for hydrogen from its Heartland Hydrogen Pipeline in Alberta, Canada. Air Products will supply hydrogen by pipeline to Shell Canada Energy, Sherritt International Corporation, and Williams Energy (Canada) Inc.
Air Products had announced in December 2009 regulatory approval from the Alberta Energy Resource Conservation Board for the approximately 30-mile pipeline to provide hydrogen from its two operating production facilities in Strathcona County near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The pipeline will serve refiners, upgraders, chemical processors and other industries in the Alberta Industrial Heartland region and is scheduled to be commercial in 2010.
Shell Canada Energy's Scotford Upgrader, close to its refinery near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, uses hydrogen to upgrade high viscosity "extra heavy" crude oil (called bitumen) into a wide range of synthetic crude oils. The Scotford Upgrader was the first facility of this type to be built in the Alberta Industrial Heartland region.
Sherritt International Corporation is a diversified natural resource company. The hydrogen will be used to precipitate nickel and cobalt from solution to produce high-purity metal products.
Williams Energy (Canada), Inc. will use Air Products' hydrogen to treat certain olefinic synthetic gas liquids at its Redwater Fractionation facility. These liquids are extracted from off-gas produced by oil-sands upgraders and are valuable to the petrochemical industry. Williams Energy (Canada), Inc. is Canada's only oil-sands off-gas processor.
Globally, Air Products' pipeline operational expertise is evidenced by its network of systems. Pipelines offer a safe, robust and reliable supply of hydrogen to the refinery and petrochemical industry around the world. Besides this newly announced pipeline in the Alberta Industrial Heartland, Air Products also has a hydrogen pipeline in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, and operates the largest hydrogen pipeline network in the United States Gulf Coast, as well as pipeline systems in California in the U.S. and in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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OH MY GOSH!! I just realized it's WEDDING WEDNESDAY! I knew I would be blogging today, but as I opened up this post, it hit me…it's Wednesday. I cannot even tell you the last time I made a Wedding Wednesday post! Like, who am I?! Holy crap, okay, now that that's over…meet Haley and Cory!!!
I am so thrilled to share this sweet wedding with you as it was probably one of my favorites of 2018! This couple is seriously the sweetest!! Haley and Cory were referred to me by their venue, Bienville Plantation in White Springs. This was actually a destination wedding for them as they currently reside in South Florida. I feel like from first booking these two, we just instantly clicked. She sent me photos of her pups and that's all it really took to know that they're my people. We met for the first time a couple of months before the actual wedding day out at Bienville to talk through their day and it was just easy. That may sound weird, but I feel like we just meshed and I knew their wedding day would be amazing…and it was!! This couple is so sweet and loving and it shows in their images. I honestly just love when I look back through their gallery – it makes me happy. Haley and Cory's day was simple and intimate, centered around their love for one another and they shared it with about 50-60 of their closest friends and family. It was perfect!!
Haley and Cory, thank you so much for inviting me into your lives! I'm so honored to have been able to get to know you and document this incredibly special day for you!! Y'all are the best!!


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After the post on how and why to grow Calendula, many of you asked for tips on processing the abundance of fresh flowers. So today we will learn how to harvest, preserve, and infuse this amazing medicinal plant…and tomorrow we should probably talk about recipes!
In order to harvest Calendula flowers and petals for medicine making, it's best to pick them at their peak — and pick them frequently. Begin harvesting the Calendula as soon as the first flowers open fully and then continue throughout the spring and summer season.
Trust me when I say…you can't pick these often enough, the more flowers you pick, the more flowers your plant will produce. Usually — in ideal growing conditions and peak season — this means you should be harvesting every 3-4 days.
Harvest mid-day, when the flowers and foliage are dry, and after the dew from the morning has evaporated. Then cut the stems, as close to the flower head as possible.
Remember: You really can't over pick these flowers! Harvesting the beautiful flower heads forces the plant to send out more buds. In fact, under harvesting will cause the flower heads to go to seed and stop producing quickly.
Collect the flower heads. If you are attempting to control the spread of the plant in your garden, you'll want to collect the flower heads. Otherwise, Calendula will reseed itself and spread rapidly throughout the garden. When collecting the seeds, allow them to turn brown. Don't gather the green ones! Let them to dry on the plant, but watch them carefully. I love to collect the seeds and give them as gifts.
Allow the seeds to do what the will. In my garden, I have allowed nature to control the process. I prefer this method, as the stray plants are easy to pull from the ground, and it hasn't been that difficult to maintain. Over the years — by allowing the flowers to reseed on their own — my Calendula garden keeps getting better and better.
Just as we preserve (i.e. can, dehydrate, freeze) and store common foodstuffs — we must learn to preserve medicinal herbs and flowers. Drying, tincturing, and freezing are all effective methods of preserving herbs and flowers.
Drying Calendula is the most common way to preserve the medicinal properties of the flower. Not to mention, harvesting and preserving Calendula during the spring and summer, when the flowers are in abundance, will help keep your costs low throughout the year.
Upon harvesting the flowers, bring them indoors — away from direct sunlight.
Do NOT wash the flower heads.
It's good to dry in small batches, immediately after harvest.
Dry in a dark, well-ventilated space by spreading the heads out on a drying screen (i.e. an old window screen), cheesecloth, or re-purposed sheet. Note: Using a dehydrator is an option so long as the temperature does not exceed 95 degrees fahrenheit as Calendula is heat sensitive.
Store the dried flowers — once they are crispy dry — in air-tight glass containers.
Keep the flowers as whole as possible and store them in a cool, dry, and dark place. They will keep fresh approximately 6 months.
Calendula-infused oils are an excellent way to utilize all of the powerful healing properties that are contained within the plant. It promotes the regeneration of new tissue, and provides soothing relief for damaged or injured skin when used in lotions, creams, and salves.
1. Choose your menstrum, or base. Basically, you need to choose an oil. A variety of good quality oils work well with Calendula. I love a nice, organic olive oil, but sunflower, sweet almond, grapeseed, apricot, and jojoba are all great too. It just depends how you will use the oil and the properties you're looking for. Generally olive and sunflower are good in salves. As sweet almond, grapeseed, apricot, and jojoba are wonderful for creams and lotions.
Place the dried flowers in a glass mason jar — enough to come a few inches below the rim of the jar — and then cover them with a good quality oil (i.e. olive, grape seed, jojoba, almond). Stir to combine well, and allow oil and herb mixture to steep for 4-6 weeks in a warm, sun-lit area — shake daily. Note: This is the preferred method due to the delicate nature of Calendula.
In a hurry? Prepare a glass jar just as above, then place the jar in a pot on the stove, or in a crock pot, filled with a few inches of water on lowest setting (Be sure to put a towel on the bottom of the pot.). Infuse the oil and herbs on a super low setting for 4-8 hours, a day, or up to 3 days. Note: Watch the pot and add water as it evaporates.
3. Strain. Once the infusion period is complete, strain the oil and plant material through a cheesecloth or tea towel. Fear not, there will always be some sediment from the Calendula flowers…it's natural and good.
4. Add a "preservative." I know that word has a negative feel, but I'm not talking about crazy chemicals here 🙂 Adding a little vitamin E oil (which adds nourishing properties), benzoin essential oils, or grapefruit seed extract will work to naturally ward off any mold or such. Note: This is not absolutely necessary…especially if you will be using the oil soon after infusion. A good Calendula infused oil should keep, without added preservatives for up to a year.
5. Label and date your jars. I always say I'm going to remember and I never do, so I've learned to date and label my jars upon shelving them.
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Please share your tips and experiences with harvesting, preserving and infusing Calendula! Or are you new to the whole thing? Are you ready to try it this season? What questions do you have?
The posts on Calendula have been encouraging. I find myself thinking "I can do this!" Please do one more that tells us how to use the oil once it has been infused. What is Calendula good for?
Hi Barbara! Calendula is good for so many things. When taken internally, as a tea, it reduces the inflamation of the digestive system. When applied topically, through oil infusion, it is one of the best herbs for treating skin issues like burns, inflammation, cuts, scrapes, bruises, little wounds, rashes, eczema, and acne. It works like an anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory.
Awesome! Thank you! I will definitely be growing some this year!
So excited to see your post on Calendula lotion! My 2 yo and I both have sensitive skin and I buy California Baby Calendula cream for us, but it nearly breaks the bank! Your posts on Calendula are so encouraging, I think I'm truly ready to dive in and grow my own to help our family! Thank you SO much!
Andrea: Where would I be able to read you post that you mentioned that you will be writing about a recipe for Calendula Lotion. I would love to make some, I have found that the only lip balm I can use is one I make using Calendula, I think a lotion would be wonderful.
Barbara: I know this is an extremely old post but I felt compelled to add something 🙂 I used to sell Dr.Haushka cosmetic skin products that contained Calendula and I have never used anything that has helped my skin more than Calendula extract. I have sensitive skin that easily turns red when irritated and I occasionally break out and both these problems show up a lot because my skin is so fair. Calendula has amazing healing properties and it tends to calm inflamed skin as well as having anti-bacterial properties which helps for breakouts. Calendula quite expensive and so are these Dr. Haushka products so I have started growing my own flowers and making my own oil which I'm infusing now. I've not yet used it but I'm using sweet almond oil as a base for the Calendula and hopefully it'll work out well. Keep it natural because as a beauty expert that has sold for ever brand under the sun, no chemically created compound can ever replace the the genius of nature. Good Luck!
This is not specifically a calendula question or comment but I'm betting you'll have an answer. How do I clean the greasy residue out of my old jars etc.
I infuse my herbs by putting the jar with oil and calendula or other herb on a candle warmer for 8 – 12 hours. I've used this infused oil in my soaps and also lotions.
Thanks for the push to grow calendula and label my infusions.
In your comment, you said you make lotions. I have been looking for a recipe for one. You see lots of recipes for salves and hard lotion bars, but not lotion type. Would you mind sharing ?
This is what I've been looking for ! Thank you so much !
Thank you so much for this wonderful info on Calendula ! I am going to grow it in my garden this year.
Calendula is so good for so many things. An excellent 'staple' to have around.
Calendula is so good! Good luck growing it this year 🙂 You're going to love it!
I used to purchase Calendula from herb suppliers, but then I found out how easy (and cheap) it was to grow my own. My little calendula seedlings are doing wonderful! 😀 I use this herb to make salve, lotions, and lip balms. In the winter, infusing them in a warm, sunny window is a challenge, so I use a hot water bath technique to infuse them. I use my mini crock-pot with water and a washcloth. It works lovely. I recently posted about Calendula myself! It such a great herb, thanks for all the information!
where do you get the seeds, and are teas made with leaves or flowers?
Thank you! This is awesome!! I can't wait to try it!
One question – can you freeze any extra infused oil you have? Or is that not good?
Awesome! We've got to start using what's in our gardens! Great post!
looking forward to more info.
I, too, wanted to say thank you so much for this info. You have made it easy to do and very doable to newbies!!
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Andrea, Thank you so much for your posts on Calendula! You've inspired me to grow my own and try to make oils with it. I just bought a couple of packs at WM and will put them in my flower bed soon. I am saving this page and the ones to come. Blessings from Bama!
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOOVVVVVEEEE your blog! Every post is so informative, educational, and INSPIRING!! I have a raised bed in my garden that I have been wondering what to plant with, and guess what?…YEP…I'm going to plant Calendulas..probably TOMORROW!! I am so excited!! Thank you, Andrea, for sharing your WEALTH of knowledge so generously with all of us!! (Just pinned this…amongst the many other of your blog pages that are too good not to share with as many people as possible!!). I send you ABUNDANT BLESSINGS beyond your wildest imagination!!! BRAVO!!!
Is Calendula Officialis the only marigold plant I should use? I'm having trouble finding the plant AND seeds in that particular variety. Other than buying online, do you have any suggestions as to where I might be able to pick one up? Or is online my best option? Thank you so much!
I have had great success drying these by hanging them upside down in brown paper bags on my clothes drying rack. What ever seeds fall out stay in the sack. It stays dark so it retains color and I can place the whole thing in my spare bedroom, with the door shut, and run the dehumidifier to help the whole drying process along.
Hi Andrea, Can you compost the oil-infused calendula after the oil has been strained?
Hi, I love reading your blog!! This year I'm making infused oil for the first time, right now I'm making some plantain infused oil and when I get enough calendula flowers saved and dried I'm going to make some of that as well. I've read different things on different sites and blogs about how long to let it set in the sun (or not in the sun), everywhere from 1-6 weeks. How do you know when its "done"? And is it possible to let them infuse too long? Thanks!
Thank you so much for all these great posts. My calendula are just tiny sprouts right now but I will be ready next year for a big happy patch of flowers.
Thanks for this info! I have tiny, tiny black bugs in my calendula flowers and I can't get all of them out. Will the dehydrator kill them? Any suggestions? Much appreciated!
Did anyone answer you Vanessa? I'm having the same issue.
Hello! Thanks so much for this post, it was just what I was looking for! I love using coconut oil, and I was wondering what you think about using that as a menstrum? I know it can be thick, but the smell and the properties are just right for me. Has anyone tried infusing coconut oil? I'm imagining it to be a bit tricky to keep it liquid through the infusion phase, but I'm sure I can come up with some creative solutions. Thanks!!!
Thank you for the very informative article. I will be growing these flowers commercially this year, so I'm doing some research on this paticular flower. Can you tell me how many pounds of fresh flowers does it take to equall 1 pound of dry flowers? Thank you.
I use the whole flower head.
Once you have infused and strained the oil how long will it last in the jar? I will be making baby soap with it. Thank you.
I read not to rinse the flowers once harvested, but what about the itty bitty bugs that are on them? I don't love the idea of them going into the infusion.
I think I just messed up. I went out to the garden and picked the calendula flowers, stuck them in a jar and poured sunflower oil over them, then sat it in a sunny window. But now I see that most of the pictures i've found of calendula being infused looks like only the petals. Have I ruined this batch?
My plants are still producing flowers. Will autumn blooms be as effective for infusing oil?
I have age related macular degeneration and I have just started to harvest the flowers of the Calendula I planted, I wonder if anyone has any info on how much dried flower heads I would need to eat to give me the required dose of 6mg of Lutein per day or would the petals be better used in a tea.
From what I can find out the color in the petals contains 80% Lutein but gives no indication of how much color is actually present in the flower only the percentage of Lutein in the color pigment which would be far less than the total weight of the petals.
Hi There. Have a quick question about infusing. I plan to grow my own Calendula and also Helichrysum Italicum (AKA Imortelle or Curry Plant) and infusing both of these flowers with Rosehip and Moringa oils (have both oils now and am growing the plants currently). I also further wish to add Evening primrose to the mix, but have not decided yet on trying to infuse with the other flowers or add this as an essential oil. I will be making an acne scar treatment.
Would you recommend infusing directly with these oils, or infusing with a different base (if so, olive most likely) and adding smaller doses of these oils afterwards? I suspect infusion will work with just about any oil but since the rosehip and moringa are harder to come by, I'd like to get it right before infusing them and finding out they won't hold the infusion.
seen yet the foilage is like that of a marigold rather than a daisy.
Am I growing the right plant?


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This weekend I was able to go to my first Seattle Seahawks playoff game. I got to the stadium nice and early and went as close as I could to the field where the Seahawks were warming up. I was able to cheer on the Seahawks players and shake backup center Lemuel Jeanpierre and famous rapper Macklemore's hand. I was even fortunate enough to take a picture with Mr. and Mrs. Seahawk. It was a great day and it made me realize how much of an impact that we as Seahawks fans, better known as the 12th man, have on each game.
The 12th man has a huge impact in many ways. First off, the Seahawks players get a lot of encouragement before the game. I mean, who wouldn't want to play football when you have people wanting your autograph, a high five or even a simple hand shake. The Seahawks players also have fans snapping pictures of them and yelling phrases such as, "Golden Tate, you da man!" It's like the good feeling when you have friends and family waiting for your arrival at the airport. The Seattle Seahawks know that their fans will be at the stadium early, no matter what the weather is like. The 12th man has commitment and they love their team. Fans that come early to encourage the Seahawks give the players an extra boost and pump them up to play their best.
<NFL players have a ton of pressure that comes with the job. But, something I saw on Saturday was the fun that fans bring to the players. There was Golden Tate playing catch with the fans in the stands. And then you had Doug Baldwin pumping up the crowd. You even had KJ Wright grinning from ear to ear, letting his mind wander away from being slowed down from his injury, for the moment. You had the defensive line dancing to a song on the loud speaker and loving the crowd atmosphere. Cliff Avril was quoted in his press conference today talking about the joy of playing at Century Link Field. "This place is unreal. It's a blast (to play here)." The 12th man is loved by the Seahawks players and a big reason is because we help them have fun. And, when you have fun at your job, you maximize your potential.
And then we have the obvious, Seahawks fans make the opposing offensive players lives more difficult with all the sound that is made. It's harder for opposing teams to communicate and to think clearly. It's easier to get flustered when the stadium is so loud. The 12th man wreck their vocal cords in order to make a difference in the game. My voice is still recovering from Saturday, but it was definitely worth it. The Seahawks defensive ends can also get a better jump off the line when the crowd noise is in full effect. It is nationally known that the 12th man are the loudest fans in the NFL. They have caused numerous earthquakes and have produced the most false starts in the NFL since 2005.
Hawks fans also help out the Seahawks organization by making Seattle an attractive place to play. Free agents know that the 12th man is very supportive of their team and that the Seattle Seahawks love playing in front of their fans. Just like Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett, many more free agents will settle for less money in order to play in Seattle. >
The 12th man is a big part of the Seattle Seahawks success. The Seahawks have lost only one game at home in the past two years. The fans bring lots of noise and encouragement every home game. This coming Sunday will be even louder in Century Link Field, as Seahawks fans know what the stakes are. If they win, the Seahawks are headed to New York for the Super Bowl. So drink your beer, coffee and water and continue to make an impact in the Seahawks season. Go Hawks!!!
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The Seattle Seahawks Wide Receivers
The Seattle Seahawks have one of the best wide receiver groups in the NFL. They all play with a chip on their shoulder and make clutch catches. They are sometimes overlooked by other NFL writers, but Seahawks fans know that we have a receiving crew that will give us a chance to win every single game.
Let's start with Golden Tate. The Seattle Seahawks drafted Tate in the year of 2010 in the second round. Golden Tate played his college ball at Notre Dame and made a lot of plays during his college career. Tate is a playmaker at both the receiver position and when returning punts. When he has the ball in his hands, Seahawks fans know something exciting is going to happen. He ended the season with his best game as a pro with 8 catches for 129 yards and 1 touchdown. As we enter the playoffs Golden Tate will be a difference maker and will make a lot of plays that will give the Hawks momentum throughout the game.
Next up we got 'Angry Doug' Baldwin. Baldwin was signed by the Seahawks after going undrafted in 2011. Baldwin played his college ball at Stanford and was teammates with Richard Sherman and Andrew Luck. And, he was coached by current San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh. In his rookie season Baldwin played fantastic, he had 51 receptions for 788 yards and 4 touchdowns. Not bad for an undrafted rookie. The next season his yards dipped a bit, but this season he has played very well. Doug Baldwin plays like he's angry and has a huge chip on his shoulder. He plays like he has something to prove and Seahawks fans love his attitude.
Jermaine Kearse has been a pleasant surprise this year. Kearse is a local boy and played at the University of Washington. He was singed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks. In only his second season, Kearse has stepped up and played like someone who has someone to prove, just like Baldwin. This season he has caught 22 passes for 346 yards and 4 touchdowns. Kearse has become one of Wilson's favorite deep threats. He has also had a huge impact on special teams. Jermaine Kearse is a classy individual and Seattle loves to cheer for him. He consistently makes big catches and will be a great player for the Seattle Seahawks for many years.
Ricardo Lockette has also been a solid contributor to the Seahawks offense and special teams. He is famous for his HUGE hit in the St. Louis game, where he used his 'hit stick' on the punt returner. He played college football at a small university, Fort Valley State. Lockette was signed by the Seahawks in 2011 and, after bouncing around a few organizations, he arrived back to the Seattle Seahawks this year and hasn't looked back since. Having a good receiver at the bottom of the depth chart is huge for a football team that plans on winning the Super Bowl. Lockette brings great depth to the Seahawks receiver group.
And, finally, we have the one and only Percy Harvin. After only playing against the Vikings this season, and making one spectacular catch and an amazing return, he was shut down for the rest of the regular season. But, now after almost being placed on the IR, Harvin is going to play and will be a difference maker. Harvin has lightning speed and will make life more difficult for the Saints. Having his impact will also open up space for Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin. Watch out for Percy Harvin in the game tomorrow. If Harvin returns a kickoff for a touchdown, Seahawks fans will go nuts and cause an earthquake once again.
All of these receivers play with a chip on their shoulder and play like they have something to prove. They also have an amazing quarterback in Russell Wilson, who throws accurate passes for the recivers to catch. Seahawks fans should be excited for the kind of passion and energy that this receiving group brings. Hopefully they will all have a big day on Saturday and will help the Seahawks beat the Saints.
Go Hawks!!!
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The Big Guys Up Front
Brandon Mebane and Red Bryant are two of the most intimidating athletes in the NFL, and they lead the Seattle Seahawks defensive charge every game. They are the longest-tenured Seahawks on this year's team and have brought their full effort since day one. Mebane possesses the NFL's best belly roll sack dance and plugs up running holes. Red Bryant is the defensive captain and fires up his teammates with his inspiring speeches before every game. Both of these players were a big part in holding the Rams to only 13 total rushing yards last week
Mebane was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2007 NFL draft and the Seahawks have gotten more than they bargained for. A true testament to the hard work that Mebane has put in throughout the years is the fact that Coach Pete Carroll kept him when he was hired as the Seahawks coach. Carroll basically cleaned house, but obviously saw something that he like in Mebane. In fact, Mebane is the only player still on the Seahawks from the 2007 draft class. Brandon Mebane has been a solid run stopper as well as providing an interior rush that isn't to be messed with. All he has done is consistently produce for a Seattle Seahawks defense that has struggled at times, but now, after many years, the Seahawks are the NFL's #1 defensive team and a big part to do with that is the outstanding play of Brandon Mebane.
Lining up next to Mebane is the heart and soul of the defensive line, Red Bryant. Bryant played his college ball at Texas A&M and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 4th round of the 2008 NFL draft. Bryant plugs up running lanes, but also puts pressure on the quarterback. No quarterback wants to see all 323 pounds of Red Bryant coming after him. But, quarterbacks saw more of Bryant after Pete Carroll and his staff decided in 2010 to move Bryant from defensive tackle to defensive end. Not many teams are able to have such a versatile player who is that big and athletic. Bryant took the transition in stride and plays the position exceptionally well. The passion and emotion that Bryant plays with is a key factor in keeping the Seahawks defense playing at a high-level.
Both Brandon Mebane and Red Bryant will have a huge impact in the playoffs. They are a great duo on the line and will continue to give Seahawks fans something to cheer about. They are also two of the most respected players on the Seahawks team, having been with the organization for so long. In fact, John Schneider has already awarded both Brandon Mebane and Red Bryant with significant contract extensions. The 12th man can look forward to watching these big men dominate on the Seahawks defensive line for years to come. Here's to hoping we get another Brandon Mebane belly roll during the playoffs.
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Will the Seattle Seahawks 2013/2014 defense go down as the best in history?
If you have followed the Seahawks this season, then you would hear the statement that they want to be the best ever. Russell Wilson wants to be the best quarterback to ever play. Earl Thomas and Richard Sherman want to be perfect in everything they do. Perfection is what they search for, but that is what makes this team and defense special.
A great defense starts upfront with the defense line. With the free agent upgrades of Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett the defense has been even better than last year. Chris Clemons has come back from his ACL injury quite nicely and is still contributing well at the age of 32. The inside has been very productive from many different players. Tony McDaniel and Brandon Mebane have led the charge inside. Clinton McDonald has been a pleasant surprise as well. After being cut earlier in the year and then being resigned, he came back with a chip on his shoulder and has had the best year of his career. With these three players being so productive and Bennett being able to play inside as well as outside, Jordan Hill has been able to come through this season slowly and has been inactive for more than half the games. But, when he has been in games has played very well for a rookie.
Now we move to the youthful and athletic linebackers that the Seahawks have. Going into his second year, Bobby Wagner has left off where he finished off in his rookie year. He leads this group of talented linebackers. KJ Wright has been playing amazing and showed off his talents by shutting down Jimmy Graham and Darren Sproles in the blowout win vs the Saints. Bruce Irvin has played well as the LEO end and outside linebacker position. The productivity isn't noticed in the stats, but he has played solid both on the run and the pass. Providing excellent depth is Malcom Smith, Heath Farwell and O'Brien Schofield. Especially with KJ Wright out for 4-6 weeks with a broken bone in his foot, Smith has stepped up to the challenge and has not missed a beat. Farwell has been excellent on special teams, as well as Schofield.
And finally the flashiest and most well-known position group all across the NFL is the secondary, also known as the L.O.B (Legion of Boom). This is of course led by the vocal Richard Sherman and the arguably best free safety in the league Earl Thomas. It is then complimented by the hard hitting safety Kam Chancellor. On the other side of the cornerback position, Brandon Browner, now injured and facing suspension has become the forgotten man with Byron Maxwell playing so well. The depth in the LOB is very strong. Walter Thurmond and Jeremy Lane do not miss a beat when they get on the field. At safety replacing Jeron Johnson who has battled hamstring problems this year is Deshawn Shead and on the other side is Chris Maragos. The second string is noticeable in special teams providing great kick and punt coverage. In fact the Seahawks have only allowed 19 punt return yards this entire season.
So the question is asked and will be continued to be asked. Is this the best defense in NFL history? I would have to say no, not yet. A Superbowl would help the argument and a special season next year would help this case. But, excellence needs to be continued throughout many years. And with the caliber of the starters and the deep depth at each position it is possible that in a few years this defense could be something that is written down in the history books as the best ever. But, as of now let's enjoy watching this defense dominate and frustrate opposing offenses as they try to lead this team to a Super Bowl.
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