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Microsoft Comes Up With Chat Bots Built on Copied Human Personality
Bart Swiatek, 07 January 2021, 19:19
Microsoft has registered a patent describing a technology that allows for creation of a chat bot based on a person's personality, voice and even appearance.
Microsoft Tried to Buy Nintendo, Got Killed With Laughter
Christian Pieniazek, 07 January 2021, 16:08
Over twenty years ago, Microsoft tried to buy Nintendo. However, while the Japanese were not interested in such development, they were sincerily amused by the offer. The Redmond giant also tried to buy EA, Midway and Square.
Windows 7 Remains Popular Even a Year After End of Support
It's been almost a year since Microsoft finished supporting Windows 7. Despite this, the software is still installed on nearly 20% of PCs.
Most Popular Windows Versions Across the Years
Musiol, 30 December 2020, 16:48
Windows XP remains the most popular operating system in history. Right behind it, the hated Windows 10. Here's a comparison for the years between 2003 and 2020.
Microsoft Expands Refund Policy for Cyberpunk 2077
Agnes Adamus, 18 December 2020, 22:00
Microsoft has decided to expand its return policy for Cyberpunk 2077. The game returned by anyone who has bought it digitally from the company's official store.
Microsoft Focuses on Games, Not Consoles
Jacob Blazewicz, 03 December 2020, 18:14
Microsoft is not hiding its interest in video games, which was also confirmed by Satya Nadella during the recent investor call. The CEO assured that the company's efforts are focused on providing players with the games and services they expect.
Try Out 35 Year Old Windows Build In Emulator
Bart Swiatek, 23 November 2020, 11:38
Windows 1.0 is over 35 years old. The emulator developed by developers on the initiative of PCJs Machines enables us to check its appearance and functions.
Xbox Series X / S With Record Debut
Xbox's CEO Phil Spencer said on Twitter that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have had the best launch in the history of the brand.
Xbox Series X/S Launch; Next-gen is Here
Adrian Werner, 10 November 2020, 19:01
We have lived to see the launch of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Thus, the new generation of consoles officially began.
End of Support for Windows 10 1903 as Microsoft Forces Us to Update
Microsoft plans to end its support for the older version of Windows 10, numbered 1903. Therefore, the process of automatic updates has started on the computers of users who have so far delayed the installation of the patch.
Windows 10++ Brings Big Changes to Windows 10
Jacob Blazewicz, 04 November 2020, 22:32
We got some information about another major update for Windows 10. The update (known as "Cobalt", but also as "Windows 10++") will introduce, among other things, significant changes in the interface of Microsoft's operating system.
Windows 10 Update Removes Adobe Flash
Sodar, 29 October 2020, 19:01
Microsoft is breaking up with Adobe Flash. The latest update, KB4577586, removes this plug-in from the system irrevocably. Support for this technology will expire by the end of the year.
Windows 10 20H2 Update Available
mikos, 21 October 2020, 19:33
We can now download the latest Windows 10 update, marked 20H2. Here's what the October update brought and how to download it.
Epic Games Inspires Microsoft to Add New Rules to Windows Store
Jacob Blazewicz, 09 October 2020, 20:13
Microsoft has introduced new rules for its store. The rules are designed to give creators freedom of choice and promote fairness and innovation. The changes do not apply to the Xbox Store.
Windows 10 Will Warn of SSD Malfunction
Bart Swiatek, 02 October 2020, 12:58
In the next major update, Windows 10 will receive a tool that will enable the users to monitor the status of their SSDs and determine their expected time of operation.
Windows 10 With New Task Manager for Gamers
Xbox Insider is testing a new version of Xbox Game Bar application. It contains a widget offering similar capabilities to the Task Manager.
Bitdefender Blocked Windows 10 Update as Potential Threat
Sodar, 10 September 2020, 17:34
Users of the Bitdefender antivirus software may have a small "problem" with the latest Windows 10 update. Security software claims there is a virus in Microsoft;s latest update.
Xbox Series S Said to be a Big Burden for Microsoft
Musiol, 10 September 2020, 12:58
According to the latest rumors, Microsoft will be subsiding a lot to Xbox Series S and Series X. All this to keep the price of the device low in the upcoming battle with Sony.
Security Gap in Windows Defender Allows for Downloading Viruses From the Web
Bart Swiatek, 07 September 2020, 14:29
The Microsoft Defender antivirus program - formerly Windows Defender - received a feature in July that can be used by the user to download viruses from the web. The vulnerability is not dangerous for most computer users, but in some situations it can be used to infect the system with malware.
Windows 10 May Damage SSDs
mikos, 28 August 2020, 20:23
Microsoft is trying to get rid of an error that can cause SSDs to wear out faster.
Here's Windows 10 20H2 Update in a Nutshell
The 20H2 update for Windows 10, which is to be released in the near future, will bring improvements and news.
Microsoft Supports Epic Against Apple While Charging 30% in Its Store
Bart Swiatek, 24 August 2020, 14:39
Microsoft has made a statement in court criticizing Apple's decision to cut Epic Games from iOS and MacOS development tools. According to the Redmond giant, the move will have a detrimental effect on many video game development companies.
Microsoft Just Made Disabling Windows Defender Harder
Microsoft has made changes to the Windows Defender antivirus program that make it difficult to switch it off permanently on a computer with Windows 10.
Here's the Dashboard of Xbox Series X
Michael Kulakowski, 19 August 2020, 21:16
Microsoft presented a trailer showing the appearance and functionality of the new menu of the Xbox Series X console, which will debut in November this year. The refreshed dashboard with new features will also appear on Xbox One and in the mobile application.
Xbox Series S Specs - What's Inside Xbox Series X's Little Brother?
Sodar, 19 August 2020, 17:57
The cheaper version of Xbox Series X, or Series S, can be up to 61% cheaper. Leak of console's specs shows that the explanation lies with the smaller number of GPU's computing units.
Microsoft is Slowly Ceasing Support for Internet Explorer
Microsoft plans to gradually phase-out support for Internet Explorer 11 as part of its own service ecosystem (Microsoft 365) - the process will end in August 2021. Next March, the company also intends to cease the release of security updates for older versions of the Microsoft Edge browser.
Xbox Series X in New Photos From Xperion E-arena
A Twitter user has published new photos of the Xbox Series X console. They come from Xperion E-arena from a Saturn store, and the device shown there is a prototype.
Windows 10 and New Settings for "Power Users"
Paul Wozniak, 13 August 2020, 19:46
Windows Insider participants now have much easier access to settings that enable them to choose the default GPU for all applications when using SLI or CrossFire technology. This option will also be available for public versions of Microsoft's OS.
Microsoft Confirmed November Launch of Xbox Series X
Karol Laska , 11 August 2020, 23:08
We will see Xbox Series X in stores from this November, and several dozen new games are expected to be released with it by the end of the year.
Unboxing of Xbox Series X and S Controller
Adrian Werner, 11 August 2020, 15:13
There is a video on the web, showing the unboxing of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S controller. It depicts the white version of the controller.
Xbox Series S Confirmed
The fan managed to buy a controller for the Xbox Series X console. Thanks to the instructions attached to it, we know that the cheaper and weaker version of the platform will be called Xbox Series S.
Excel Causes Problems for Science; Gene Names Need to be Changed
Microsoft Excel did not correctly recognize a number of symbols indicating genes and substances. Researchers decided to adapt to the capabilities of the program by changing some of the names.
Xbox Will Get a New Microsoft Store - First Screenshots
Were shown how the new version of Microsoft Store for Xbox consoles will look like. It is to be both prettier and faster, as well as more functional.
Microsoft and TikTok - Talks Of Acquisition Continue
Microsoft has confirmed the rumors from a few days ago - the company is negotiating with the Chinese company ByteDance to take over the American branch of TikTok.
Rumor: Microsoft Interested in Buying TikTok
Frozen, 01 August 2020, 20:29
According to unofficial information, following recent comments by US President Donald Trump about the possible ban on TikTok in the United States, Microsoft is in talks with the Chinese company ByteDance to take over the American branch of the company.
Windows 10 and Windows 7 - Situation After 5 Years
Bart Swiatek, 31 July 2020, 12:44
Windows 10 recently celebrated its fifth birthday. After several years on the market, the latest version of Microsoft's OS definitely dominates in numbers over Windows 7, not to mention the older editions.
Xbox Series S May Cost Less Than $300
Sodar, 24 July 2020, 15:07
The main rival of PS5 is to be Xbox Series X. Meanwhile, it is worth remembering that Microsoft is also preparing a cheaper alternative - Xbox Series S. It may cost less than $300.
Xbox Series X Exclusives - Confusion After the Presentation
Bart Woldanski, 24 July 2020, 13:19
Yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase conference was full of games, but contrary to what was announced, many of them are developed exclusively for the Xbox Series X (and PC). Thus, Microsoft may not have kept its repeated promises of several years' support for Xbox One.
Over 90% of Windows 10 Users Use Old Version of the System
It turns out that the May update of Windows 10 (build 2004) has reached a small number of users. Most of them still use older versions of Microsoft's system from last year.
Windows 10 Update Improves Performance of Some Gaming PCs
Michael Kulakowski, 30 June 2020, 22:02
The May Windows 10 update, which has still not been made available to all system users, has a new feature. In theory, it will even provide a 10% increase in PC performance in some games.
Microsoft Enables Free Data Recovery in Windows 10
mikos, 30 June 2020, 14:04
Microsoft offers its own solution for recovering deleted files in Windows 10. For free.
Microsot Bans for Using Confederate Flag in Forza Games
Paul Wozniak, 28 June 2020, 19:27
Microsoft has announced that using the Confederated States of America flag in the Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport series games will result in an immediate ban.
Microsoft Edge Imports Data From Firefox Without User Consent
Smoczy, 24 June 2020, 18:16
More and more dissatisfied users say that Microsoft Edge imports data from other browsers without their knowledge.
Microsoft Defender Launches on Android
Sodar, 24 June 2020, 14:39
Microsoft Defender ATP, a security app that so far has been used mainly on desktop systems, has also been launched on mobile platforms. For Android it is now available in the public preview version.
Microsoft Pulls the Plug on Mixer
Jacob Blazewicz, 22 June 2020, 21:57
Microsoft ceases further development of the streaming platform Mixer. Users of the service will have to move to Facebook, although not all recognizable streamers can take advantage of this offer.
Windows 10 Update Causes Problems With Printing
Windows 10 update from June 9 may cause problems on some computers, which mainly take the form of issues with printing.
Windows 10 2004 Update Goes Live
Smoczy, 28 May 2020, 15:10
Windows 10 has received the long-awaited 2004 update, introducing many changes and, although minor, they make the new version worth considering.
T-Rex Got Competition - Edge Browser Now Offers Offline Game
We have an official competitor for Chrome's T-Rex. Microsoft Edge released Surf Game - an offline game built into the browser.
Edge Chromium Will Soon Become Default Browser on Windows 10
Kuszu, 20 May 2020, 13:15
During yesterday's Build 2020 conference Microsoft announced changes that will be introduced in the new Edge browser in the next few months. Users installing Windows 10 will automatically get an edition of the browser based on Chromium engine.
20H1 Update for Windows 10 will be Available From May 26
Conrad Hazi, 09 May 2020, 16:35
Microsoft has announced that the latest patch for Windows 10 - marked 20H1 - will be available to the public from May 26. It introduces, among other things, DirectX 12 Ultimate support and changes to Xbox Game Bar.
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Sean Hannon CFA, CFP who is the founder of EPIC Advisors, LLC and also a weekly contributor for StockTradingToGo has just finished his first demo newsletter, EPIC Insights Weekly. Setup as a weekly newsletter on Sundays it is currently free and exclusively available for download here on the site.
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The results, the company reports, confirm that its RuBee tags can be installed directly on or built into explosive devices, and be combined with a variety of sensors, to help diagnose and manage the maintenance, use and decommissioning of munitions.
Jul 26, 2012—The U.S. Navy, like other military organizations within the United States and around the world, maintains sites at which it stores bombs and other types of ordnance that are detonated by what is known as an electro-explosive device (EED), or an electrically initiated device (EID). An EED or EID is an explosive or pyrotechnic component activated by the application of electrical energy.
Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) produced by RFID tags and readers, as well as other automatic identification technology (AIT) equipment, may have the potential to inadvertently actuate or disable EIDs contained in ordnance. This unintended actuation could result in safety (premature firing) or reliability (dudding) consequences. The inadvertent actuation or disablement of electrically initiated ordnance by EMR is known as Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO).
Visible Assets, a manufacturer of 134 kHz tags and readers based on the RuBee (IEEE 1902.1) standard, has announced this week that its tags, portable handheld readers and base-station wireless technology are the first to be certified by the U.S. Department of the Navy with a zero Safe Separation Distance (SSD) for ordnance. Other wireless RF-based technologies (EPC passive RFID, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Bluetooth and UWB) have tags under the HERO test program that may be safely applied to ordnance, according to John K. Stevens, Visible Assets' CEO and chairman, but the readers of those tags typically have SSDs ranging from 3 feet to 12 feet. Therefore, Stevens says, reading those tags may constitute a risk near HERO Unsafe ordnance, while his company's hardware can be safely operated.
In November 2011, at the request of Visible Assets, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), located in Dahlgren, Virginia, conducted a HERO safety evaluation test of Visible Assets' fixed readers and antennas, handheld reader and battery-powered tags. Based on the testing results, the Naval Surface Warfare Center concluded that the firm's equipment can be used safely with electrically initiated ordnance purpose of test at a zero SSD, including munitions deemed to be HERO Unsafe/Unreliable.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) defines a HERO Safe ordnance item as one that is percussion-initiated, sufficiently shielded or otherwise protected so that all EEDs contained by that object are immune to adverse effects (safety or reliability) when the item is employed within its expected radio frequency environments. A HERO Unsafe ordnance, on the other hand, consists of ordnance items containing EEDs that have not been classified through testing as HERO Safe or HERO Susceptible, while HERO Unreliable ordinance is any object whose performance is degraded due to exposure to an RF environment.


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package com.streamsets.pipeline.stage.processor.kv;

import com.google.common.cache.CacheStats;
import com.google.common.cache.LoadingCache;
import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableMap;

import javax.annotation.Nullable;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Optional;
import java.util.concurrent.Callable;
import java.util.concurrent.ConcurrentMap;
import java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException;

/**
 * Wrapper for LoadingCache that enables implementation of cache miss and returning static
 * default values. The default values are always removed from the cache and hence values for
 * them will be looked up each time.
 */
public class OptionalLoadingCache<Key, Value> implements LoadingCache<Key, Optional<Value>> {

  private final boolean cacheMissingValues;
  private final LoadingCache<Key, Optional<Value>> delegate;
  private final Optional<Value> defaultValue;

  public OptionalLoadingCache(
    boolean cacheMissingValues,
    LoadingCache<Key, Optional<Value>> loadingCache,
    Optional<Value> defaultValue
  ) {
    this.cacheMissingValues = cacheMissingValues;
    this.delegate = loadingCache;
    this.defaultValue = defaultValue;
  }

  // Internal method to ensure that we return and not cache the default value if needed
  private Optional<Value> valueOrDefault(Key key, Optional<Value> value) {
    // If value is present simply return it
    if(value.isPresent()) {
      return value;
    }

    if(!cacheMissingValues) {
      delegate.invalidate(key);
    }

    return defaultValue;
  }

  @Override
  public Optional<Value> get(Key key) throws ExecutionException {
    return valueOrDefault(key, delegate.get(key));
  }

  @Override
  public Optional<Value> getUnchecked(Key key) {
    return valueOrDefault(key, delegate.getUnchecked(key));
  }

  @Override
  public ImmutableMap<Key, Optional<Value>> getAll(Iterable<? extends Key> keys) throws ExecutionException {
    throw new UnsupportedOperationException("getAll");
  }

  @Override
  public Optional<Value> apply(Key key) {
    return getUnchecked(key);
  }

  @Override
  public void refresh(Key key) {
    delegate.refresh(key);
  }

  @Override
  public ConcurrentMap<Key, Optional<Value>> asMap() {
    return delegate.asMap();
  }

  @Nullable
  @Override
  public Optional<Value> getIfPresent(Object key) {
    return delegate.getIfPresent(key);
  }

  @Override
  public Optional<Value> get(Key key, Callable<? extends Optional<Value>> valueLoader) throws ExecutionException {
    return valueOrDefault(key, delegate.get(key, valueLoader));
  }

  @Override
  public ImmutableMap<Key, Optional<Value>> getAllPresent(Iterable<?> keys) {
    return delegate.getAllPresent(keys);
  }

  @Override
  public void put(Key key, Optional<Value> value) {
    delegate.put(key, value);
  }

  @Override
  public void putAll(Map<? extends Key, ? extends Optional<Value>> m) {
    delegate.putAll(m);
  }

  @Override
  public void invalidate(Object key) {
    delegate.invalidate(key);
  }

  @Override
  public void invalidateAll(Iterable<?> keys) {
    delegate.invalidateAll(keys);
  }

  @Override
  public void invalidateAll() {
    delegate.invalidateAll();
  }

  @Override
  public long size() {
    return delegate.size();
  }

  @Override
  public CacheStats stats() {
    return delegate.stats();
  }

  @Override
  public void cleanUp() {
    delegate.cleanUp();
  }
}

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Ticket for canal tour for children aged 6 - 15 years. Children under the age of 6 travels for free when accompanied by paying adult.
Join a wonderful 1 hour live guided boat tour around the harbour and the idyllic canals of Copenhagen. As you pass under narrow bridges and sail through the canals, you will hear all about the city's beautiful churches, castles, new architectural buildings and other incredible sights. Among others are the Little Mermaid, the Opera, Amalienborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, and many more.
The tour is live guided in English, Danish and a third language (French, German, Spanish and Italian), and depending on the season and the weather, we either sail with open boats or closed and heated boats.
There is a live guide in English and Danish. A third language may be added: German, French, Italian or Spanish.
The ticket can be used once for a canal tour in the season 5 May 2018 - 3 May 2019. Redeem your ticket at the Stromma departure offices in Nyhavn or Ved Stranden.
The ticket is valid for one person aged 16 years of age and above. You must use one ticket per person.
Children between 6 - 15 years of age must use a child-ticket. One child aged between 0 and 5 travels free per adult.
Daily from 5 May 2018 - 3 May 2019.
The first departure is at 9.30am from Ved Stranden.
Please note that the ticket must be printed.


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Jump Gunners is an Action, Side-Scrolling, Platform, and Single-player video game developed by NerdRage Studios. All through the game, the player has to control a character where mission is to shoot all the standing enemies on the way. The game features both solo and multiplayer modes with similar gameplay to other games.
Classic last man standing, team deathmatch, and capture the flag are the playable modes for the player. In the last man standing, out of thousands of players, only survival will get the crown. Capture the flag mode lets the player eliminate all the appeared teams before they do. The game has mini-games where the player can have fun with friends.
Over 20 top weapons, including Sniper Rifles, Flamethrowers, Rocket Launchers, Gauss Rifles, and much more, are there to experience. Over 80 levels with unique challenges always keep the player in trouble and enhance his shooting skills. It is easy to play but hard to master all the levels. The game has core features such as 80 Levels, 20 Weapons, Abilities, and Customization.
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Cannon Shot! is an Adventure, Puzzle, Casual, and Single-player video game developed by SAY Games for Android and iOS. Throughout the game, the player has to attempt to get all the falling balls in the glass or jar by shooting a cannon. It is an addictive game where the player has not to follow the storyline missions.
The player has to bounce the balls off a disc at the right angle to get them into the glass. The player can control that angle by moving the disc horizontally or vertically. The cannonballs will fall into the according to the movement of the disc. The player has to place as many cannonballs as possible in the jar, so it's important to aim carefully.
The first levels are simple, but the advanced levels put the player in trouble. All the levels have cannon, glass, a moveable disc, and a master player. The game's progression will let the player face rotating blades, traps, moving platforms for blockage, and many more riddles, so the player has to plan carefully.
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The latest HSBC Global Connections Trade Forecast advises that global economic activity is expected to strengthen over the coming year, and increased momentum in the United States and China should lift Canada's exports in the short run. In the longer term, Canada's ability to access fast-growing emerging markets is dependent on an increase in energy infrastructure capacity.
The recent weakening of Canada's world export share has led firms to begin diversifying their trade routes toward Mexico and broader Asia, the report says. By 2017, China will take the lead as the fastest-growing market for Canadian exports. By 2017, imports from India, Turkey, and China will show the strongest growth.
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PLEASE NOTE: We are closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
Orders received over the Easter break will be despatched on Wednesday 24th.
Our next despatch is on Wednesday 24th.
The Optivizor provides advanced eye and face protection for dogs. It is ideal for protecting sensitive eyes that are recovering from a medical condition or veterinary treatment.
The Optivizor is often used by blind dogs to protect their face from inevitable bumps and scrapes, and improve their self-confidence.
The Optivizor is also used to protect dogs that are working in security or rescue jobs, and preventatively by dogs that just seem to love jumping into brambles!
Place your order before 12pm on Wednesday for despatch on Wednesday.
Each Optivizor has a unique design that is supported from the top of the head, rather than the neck. The head rest creates a cushioned space between the dog's face and the surface of the visor, allowing air to circulate. The visor deflects oncoming winds reducing the dust and sand particles that would otherwise go straight in the eyes. It has it's own integrated velcro fastening neck and chin straps, so a standard neck collar isn't needed. The visor plastic is soft and flexible.
Tint and Mesh models are suitable for dogs with photosensitivity, and degenerative eye conditions such as pannus, also known as chronic superficial keratitis (CSK). They are recommended for breeds susceptible to pannus including German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, Tervurens, Huskies and Greyhounds. Dogs can see through the tint and mesh without any problem.
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and so does the Optivizor! There are now over thirty different Optivizor models to choose from so it is important to refer to our Size Guide. Please note that for hygiene and sterility reasons the Optivizor is non-returnable. If you are unsure about anything please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Optivizors for breeds with normal and long nose lengths have an adjustable visor that curves around the nose. The length can be trimmed as required. The Optivizor is supported by the head so it doesn't need to touch the nose and the visor can be raised or lowered as required. These models are available as either a clear visor or a UV-screening light-blue tinted visor with UV mesh accessory.
Optivizors for breeds with short nose lengths have a fixed shape visor that curves around the face. Larger sizes have a small strip across the nose cutout area that rotates and rests on the nose. For breeds with flat faces it can be trimmed if required. Slots are provided on the back edge so that if required you can add additional straps (not supplied) that help hold the Optivizor in place. Short Nose Optivizors are available with either a clear visor or a UV-screening light-blue tinted visor.
Please note our web site ordering system does not track actual stock levels and the status is updated manually. We endeavour to keep this as accurate as possible but occasionally we may receive several orders for the same item before we have the opportunity to update our web site. We can always confirm our live stock status if you contact us.


1 - Does it rain daily in low season?
The answer is no. Low Season is not the same as our rainy season. The low season in Costa Rica starts slightly after Easter Week each year and that means lower tourist numbers in Costa Rica, better deals and emptier beaches and National Parks, but it does not mean that we will have rain every day. There is a rainy season in each destination of the country and the period depends on the region. Normally it means that we can expect great sunny mornings and some refreshing rain showers in the afternoon. But consider – the rainforest would not be as green and lush without a little rain. Check back with us on weather conditions for your travel period upon booking, but do not get scared off by online weather forecasts.
2 - What are the restrictions I need to consider travelling to Costa Rica?
We like everyone to get to know the beautiful country of Costa Rica. However, this will not happen if you have to cancel your stay last minute, because of visa or passport issues. It is really important for you to check far in advance on the expiration date of your passport which should be valid for at least 6 month starting from the date you enter Costa Rica. Also, please check on the requirements of your home country to enter Costa Rica to avoid any last minute surprises for example regarding necessary immunization.
3 - What to pack & what you better leave at home!
4 - What currency must I bring?
The USD is widely accepted in Costa Rica, so there is no need to get the local currency Colon before you arrive. There are ATM´s available in Quepos and Manuel Antonio to get cash and also credit cards are widely accepted including VISA, MasterCard as well as AMEX. We suggest you exchange money either before your journey begins at a bank in your home country or upon arrival in a local bank. It is not recommended to exchange money at the airport as the exchange rate is not favorable.
5 - Will we see wildlife at the resort during our stay?
Yes, absolutely. GAIA is nestled into its very own Nature Reserve which does not just host the reintroduction program of scarlet macaws, but also attracts a wide range of animals including the three monkey species: white faced monkeys, howler monkeys and squirrel monkeys, two-toed- and three toed sloths, iguanas, raccoons and a wide range of bird species. We cannot promise that you will be able to see all of the listed animals, but there is a good chance you will.
6 - Is there a dress code at the hotel?
No, not all. Our concept is "Barefoot Luxury". As such, leisure and comfortable clothing is just fine considering the tropical warm climate.
7 - What bathroom amenities are provided?
Your reservation includes luxurious and organically produced bathroom amenities like shampoo, conditioner, body and facial soap. These items you will not have to bring with you. At our front desk you can also inquire for tooth paste, tooth brush, razor/ shaving kit and sewing kit. Our bathrooms also provide hair dryer.
8 - Do we need a converter for our electrical devices?
Our outlets are US standard. Depending your country of origin please consider if you need to bring a converter or not. We will have some converters available at the front desk.
9 - Does the room have a safety box?
Yes, all our rooms provide a safety box which is large enough to store a regular sized laptop, a camera etc.
10 - Is the hotel non-smoking?
Yes, we are a non-smoking hotel and smoking is prohibited by Costa Rican law in all public areas which include our guest rooms. A $100.00 fee per day will be charged for smoking in a room. We do have one assigned smoking area on the rooftop-terrace of our La Luna Restaurant available for smokers.
11 - Adults-only? Starting what age do you allow children at GAIA?
GAIA Hotel & Reserve is an adults- and teenager only property and we allow children from the age of 13 years. Please note that due to the arquitecture with staircases and a 3-tiered infinity pool our facilities are not suitable for younger children. We are glad to assist with recommendation for other properties in the area that are great family hotel options.
12 - Can you accommodate dietary restriction?
Yes, absolutely. We provide a full vegan and gluten-free menu to accommodate the major restrictions and dietary preferences. Please note that you can even inquire about a specific dish which might not be listed. If we have the ingredients available we may be able to accommodate your wish.
13 - What are the easiest ways to get from the airport to GAIA?
14 - What is the best way to get around in Manuel Antonio?
GAIA Hotel & Reserve is one of the few hotels in the area to provide a shuttle service daily from 7:30am to 4:00pm to its guests on complimentary basis to the National Park and the public beach of Manuel Antonio. Besides, the public bus has a bus stop right at the entrance of our property and the cost is approximately $0.70 per person per ride. We can also assist and call a taxi for you. No matter where you go to in Manuel Antonio or Quepos you should usually expect to be charged between $6.00 to $8.00 per ride.
15 - Can you assist me to arrange for a wedding proposal?
16 - Do you have a room for physically challenged guests?
Yes, we do. Our Jungle View Suite offers all comfort and provides for all requirements for guests with walking limitations or wheel-chairs. Please contact us in advance to check availability in this specific room category.
17 - How far is the hospital?
The hospital of Quepos is located just at the outskirts of the area which is an estimated 10 minutes' drive.
18 - How would I get a doctor if I were to need one?
If you feel you would like to see a doctor during your stay with us please only ask our front desk. We do have a medical center available on call 24/7. All international health insurances are accepted.
19 - Do you recommend travel insurance and why?
Yes, absolutely. Please consider that GAIA is a small boutique hotel and our cancellation policies are strict. There are situations that are out of control like a last minute work emergency or health situation. It is always recommendable to insure a vacation especially when you choose with us promotional rates or package deals which benefit the majority of our bookings. Upon reserving, we will send you further information.
20 - What are standard tipping procedures in Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica for restaurant and bar services a 10% service charge is already added to your final bill by law. All our services like spa treatments, transportation, excursions and other do not require a mandatory tip. It is up to your discretion if you like.
21 - Does GAIA offer an all-inclusive plan?
No, GAIA does not offer an all-inclusive plan. However, your reservation will include a variety of luxurious amenities. Check Amenities for the complete information.
22 - Is there laundry service available at the resort?
Indeed GAIA offers different laundry services. You will find the price list and the laundry bag in your closet. The service will not take more than 24 hours.
23 - How far is it from the resort to the National Park and beaches?
The hotel is located a short 7 minute drive from the National Park Manuel Antonio and the public beach. We offer a complimentary shuttle service daily from 7:30am to 4:00pm.
24 - What is there to do in the area?
The main attraction and landmark in Manuel Antonio is known for the beautiful National Park and has the impressive biodiversity in the entire country. Besides, hiking the National Park which is a must on everyone's to do list during their first visit, the area offers a wide variety of adventures and excursions. Please review Activities for all available options and tour descriptions.
25 - Is there a phone number to leave with family/friends to contact us in an emergency?
26 - Do you provide high-speed internet at GAIA?
Absolutely! At Gaia we provide you with complimentary WIFI in all guest rooms and public areas. We also provide two stationary computer in our front desk if you need to print out documents and have left your own at home. We have technical support on staff.
27 - Can I bring my dog to GAIA Hotel & Reserve?
GAIA is one of the very view hotels in the area of Manuel Antonio that is pet-friendly. We allow small breed dogs, however contact us with the exact information and we will assist you. A deposit of $100.00 is due at check-in which will be reimbursed if no damage occurred in the room.
28 - Do you provide parking?
Indeed, GAIA provides secure and complimentary parking at the entrance of the property.


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types of shawls materials
However, the best fleece wool is soft, silky and warm is of the wild goats, and painstakingly gathered from shrubs and rough rocks against which the animals rub off their fleece on the approach of summer. Known for its warmth, light weight and characteristic buta design, the Kashmir shawl was originally used by Mughal royalty and nobility. Alphabetical Index of Fashion and Clothing History, 25 Creative Ways of Remembering Loved Ones at Christmas, 27 Inspiring Pictures of Black Braid Hair Styles. London: B. T. Bats-ford Ltd., 1986. 1-3). As Sarah Pauly notes, "European shawls, whether woven on the drawloom or the Jacquard loom, were always machine-woven, while the Indian product was always made by hand-manipulated weaving (when not embroidered)" (p. 20). [5], Kashmir was a pivotal point through which the wealth, knowledge, and products of ancient India passed to the world. The basis of these excellences is found in the very fine, soft, short, flossy under-wool, called pashm or pashmina, found on the shawl-goat, a variety of Capra hircus inhabiting the elevated regions of Tibet. The importance of these shawls in fashionable women's wardrobes declined between 1865 and 1870 in Western culture. Our Shawl comes in various collection and pattern. The Chennai leaf (plane tree leaf), apple and cherry blossoms, the rose and tulip, the almond and pear, the nightingale—these are done in deep mellow tones of maroon, dark red, gold yellow and browns. Simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, clothing generally not worn today, except in historical settings, Shiraz number shah Hamdan number 2004 Kashmir Academy Art and culture (edit. The naksha, a Persian device like the Jacquard loom invented centuries later, enabled Indian weavers to create sinuous floral patterns and creeper designs in brocade to rival any painted by a brush. In the late 18th century, it arrived in Europe, where its use by Queen Victoria and Empress Joséphine popularised it as a symbol of exotic luxury and status. Edited by John Butt and Kenneth Ponting. They are cheap and used for dewan covering or as floor covering—namdas. The emergence of neoclassical dress as informal wear in the 1760s greatly contributed to the embrace of the shawl within fashionable dress. Perhaps the most widely known woven textiles are the famed Kashmir shawls. Mackrell, Alice. This design was also linked to Arab culture, as many of the Kashmiri weavers came from Persia. Despite the dominance of Indian-inspired patterns, the ubiquity of the shawl from the 1820s meant that many different fancy designs were also worn. Technically the shawl as a garment and as a word comes from 14th century Persia. This means "two-shawl" because this is always sold in pairs. Find here Kashmiri Shawls, Kashmere Shawls, suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, traders with Kashmiri Shawls prices for buying. For a long time English fashions have formed part of those of France. They can have fringe on the ends, buttons, and even pockets!Infinity Scarf – An infinity scarf is like if you took a regular scarf and connected the 2 ends together to make a circle. Morgan, Kenneth O. In the Khali-matan the central field is quite plain and without any ornamentation. Global market size (sales, revenue) forecast by regions and countries from 2019 to2024 of Pashmina Shawls industry. This is a unique piece of craftsmanship, in which a multi-coloured schematic pattern is woven all over the surface, and after the shawl is completed, the rafugar (expert embroiderer) works the outlines of the motifs in darker shades to bring into relief the beauty of design. The artisan has to twist the raw silk until it fits the eye of the needle. Inferior pashm and Kerman wool — a fine soft Persian sheep's wool — are used for shawl weaving at Amritsar and other places in the Punjab, where colonies of Kashmiri weavers are established. The most common shawl fabric material is … Embroidery is bold and vivid in designing and done with woollen or cotton threads. (Journal de la Mode et du Gout, pp. During that time the most desired shawls were those worked in gold and silver thread or shawls with border ornamented with fringes of gold, silver and silk thread. Shawl: Shawls are usually long and rectangular; almost like a scarf. 6. Shawls are one of the most popular types of designs and patterns in the knitting community. Another singular feature of the Indian shawls was the pine or cone pattern, which was a stylized interpretation of a flowering plant, known as a buta. In the nineteenth century the pine became the distinctive motif of the Paisley shawl, a pattern that became even more stylized after the introduction of the Jacquard loom. I also trimmed the ends with chainette fringe. It is usually a rectangular or square piece of cloth, which is often folded to make a triangle, but can also be triangular in shape. Other shapes include oblong shawls. $16.99 $ 16. Afterwards, Hamadani suggested to the king that they start a shawl weaving industry in Kashmir using this wool. Hence, since there is a wide array of materials to choose from, you just have to pick whatever suits your lifestyle and fashion sense. $1.00 coupon applied at checkout Save $1.00 with coupon (some sizes/colors) FREE Shipping on orders … Shawls were also manufactured in the city of Norwich, Norfolk from the late 18th century (and some two decades before Paisley) until about the 1870s. This scarf standard size are size 50*180 cm, 70*180 cm, 100*180 cm Square -100*100 cm 90*90 cm this are comanly used in all over the world. Regular Old Scarf – The most basic of scarves are the one that are super long pieces of material that wrap around your neck at least once. The design motifs are usually formalised imitations of nature like the leaf, flower and tree designs mentioned above; they are always done in rich colours. A shawl is one accessory that should be part of your wardrobe. Therefore, it was perfectly complemented by the warm and gracefully draped shawl. 20 Types of Materials posted by John Spacey, December 04, 2015 updated on March 14, 2019. Silk and cotton thread is used for embroidery. The first shawls, or "shals", were used in Assyrian times; later they went into widespread use in the Middle East. As a variation, pieces may be separately woven, cut up in various shapes of differing sizes and expertly sewn together and then further elaborated with embroidery. Well you're in luck, because here they come. The Kashmir shawl is a type of shawl distinctive for its Kashmiri weave, and traditionally made of shahtoosh or pashmina wool. The design in India originated from Persian motif called butta-jeghgha which represents a stylized cypress tree, the symbol of Iranians. And you want to explore all those options. https://www.ehow.com/how_12144265_make-fabric-prayer-shawl.html In Mughal times, this was used as an indicator of rank and nobility. Scarves are generally made in lightweight drapeable fabrics Usually used fabrics are 100% viscose / rayon, polyester with pretty prints, Exporter of Fur Shawls - Pashmina Shawl With Fur Balls, Wool Fur Shawls With Embroidery, Pure Fine Wool Fur Collar Cape and Pashmina Shawl with Fur offered by Hinar Corporation, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Perhaps the most characteristic of the Kashmir shawls is the one made like patchwork. Uniqueness – Kullu Shawl's designs are geometrical in nature whereas other shawls are embroidery based. The skills and knowledge that he brought to Kashmir gave rise to an entire industry. Parallelograms are combinations of triangles and rectangles. Versatile in shape, design elements and style, the possibilities for creating a stunning shawl design are endless. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/5-basic-shawl-shapes-cheat-sheet No. Shawls, Stoles and Scarves. Our Instant Shawl comes in 9 various collection and pattern. The outlines of the design are further touched up and emphasized with silk or woollen thread of different colours run round the finer details; the stitch used for this is at an angle overlapping darn stitch, all the stitches used are so minute and fine that individually they can be seen with the unaided eye only with difficulty. Knit shawls. The colours most commonly seen on pashmina shawls are yellow, white, black, blue, green, purple, crimson and scarlet. The material is often lighter. The workmanship is so intricate and time consuming that some embroidered shawls take 2 to 4 years time to complete. Leading Paisley manufacturers, such as John Morgan & Co., Forbes and Hutcheson, and J. J. Robertson, were successful in bringing the shawl to a mass market of consumers, largely because they were cheaper than their rivals. Female neoclassical dress was made from flimsy, lightweight materials and it referred back to the draped elegance of ancient Greek and Roman dress. They are also used to build infrastructure, buildings and landscapes. Cotton. Lochrie, Maureen. A stole is narrower than a typical shawl and of simpler construction than a cape; it is a length of a quality material, wrapped and carried about the shoulders or arms. Ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian costumes and decorations, p.41. Vortex Shawls … The most expensive shawls, called shahtoosh, are made from the under-fleece of the Tibetan antelope or Chiru. Please help us improve. 7. 4. In Scottish Textile History. The most common materials used to make fashion scarves are silk, fleece, cotton, Rayon, Viscose, modal and pashmina or other cashmere wool. Good-quality shawls were prized possessions and they were often used as gifts linked to weddings and baptisms. 5. The fabric is also used to make mufflers, dressing material with traditional Kullu patterns. Known for its warmth, light weight and characteristic buta design, the Kashmir shawl was originally used by Mughal royalty and nobility. Kashmiri shawls were high-fashion garments in Western Europe in the early- to mid-19th century. Each shawl consists of two triangular side panels, a trapezoid-shaped back gusset, an edge treatment, and usually also shoulder shaping. The shawl ceased to be a ubiquitous fashion item from the 1870s, owing to the introduction of the fitted bustle style. Types Of Clothing Materials With Pictures & Their Uses by Elizabeth / Sunday, 20 August 2017 / Published in Textile Knowledge Different types of cloth are used for different types of clothing. Despite its Indian derivation, the stylized pine design has since become internationally known as the Paisley pattern. It became a toponym for the Kashmir region itself (as cashmere), inspiring mass-prod… The embroidery stitch employed is rather like the parallel darning stitch and is rarely allowed to penetrate the entire fabric. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 1994. The yarns are then woven in a plain weave, which means a single weft thread alternates over and under a single warp thread. The Kashmir shawl is characterized by the elaboration of its design, in which the "cone" pattern is a prominent feature, and by the glowing harmony, brilliance, depth, and enduring qualities of its colours. These design strips, made on very simple and primitive looms, are then cut to the required lengths and very neatly and expertly hand sewn together with almost invisible stitches and finally joined by sewing to a plain central field piece. It was he who began the fashion of wearing them in duplicate, sewn back to back, so that the under surfaces of the shawls were never seen. You can use a different type of "main" fabric for a less dressy effect.-Ann A stole is a woman's shawl, especially a formal shawl of expensive fabric, used around the shoulders over a party dress or ball gown. Pauly, Sarah. Kashmiri shawls. However, the fact that they were highly desirable luxuries meant that by the 1820s cheaper copies were made widely available to middle-class consumers. In the late 18th century and 19th century, the paisley became an important motif in a wide range of Indian textiles, perhaps because it was associated with the Mughal court. Three other early shawl designs that remained popular until the 1870s were the spade center, the blue-style, and the zebra. 11 (5 June 1790): 1-3. There are 17714 shawl clips for sale on Etsy, and they cost $15.50 on average. He found that the Ladakhi Kashmiri goats produced soft wool. Our friends at JUL designs recently sent us a box of shawl pins and other cool shawl accessories, and we had fun going through the items and trying them out on some of our shawls. A material is a substance that people find useful such that it is produced for economic reasons. The material is often lighter. The paisley motif is so ubiquitous to Indian fabrics that it is hard to realize that it is only about 250 years old. Shawls and Wraps for Evening Dresses, Womens Shawls and Wraps, Dressy Shawls and Wraps for Evening Wear. – Kullu Shawls have unique characteristics which gives the same look from both sides due to its weaving, designing and color combination. The patterns are woven on the looms in long strips, about twelve to eighteen inches in length and from one half to two inches in width. Genuine cashmere shawls were made from the fine, silky underfleece of the Himalayan mountain goat, which was a rare and expensive fiber. It would be best to actually try all these kinds so you will get a feel of what suits you best. Different types and applications of Pashmina Shawls industry, market share of each type and application by revenue. French shawls tended to be of high quality of both design and manufacture; they were renowned as being second only to the Kashmir shawls of India. In France, manufacturers in Lyons, Paris, Jouy, and Nimes also began making shawls from the early nineteenth century. The Magic of Shawls. When Pashmina wool is used for the embroidery work, it is made to blend so intimately with the texture of the basic shawl material that it would be difficult to insert even a fine needle between the embroidery stitches and the basic fabric. The result of this was that the design and construction of European shawls was limited by machine capabilities. The first shawls worn by Europeans in India or elsewhere, were worn by men, although this practice mainly involved those connected to colonial trade. In traditional usage, shal could equally well apply to a scarf, a turban, a mantle, or even a coverlet, the distinguishing feature being that the material was fine wool or some other kind of animal fleece. The Do-shala, as the name designates ("two-shawl"), are always sold in pairs, there being many varieties of them. That is how pashmina shawls began. from Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1911 [12]. Size: 40*80 inches. Silk shawls with fringes, made in China, were available by the first decade of the 19th century. One famous type of shawl is the tallit, worn by Jewish men during prayers and ceremonies. The most common shawl clips material is metal. They're usually rectangular and can be thick, thin, lace, knit, crochet, or really any style. By 1870, the advent of the Jacquard loom in Europe destroyed the exclusivity of the original Kashmir shawl, which began to be produced in Paisley, Scotland. The shawl was adopted in Britain from the 1760s through the 1… You guessed it: silver. In my photo you can see the heart shaped shawl pin. [4] The United Nations agency UNESCO reported in 2014 that Ali Hamadani was one of the principal historical figures who shaped the culture of Kashmir, both architecturally and through the flourishing of arts and crafts, and hence economy, in Kashmir. "The Social Background to the Shawl." There are several varieties of pashm, but the finest is a strict monopoly of the maharaja of Kashmir. ... She creates jewelry, art and shawl pins with the old materials. Early designs depicted single plants with large flowers and thin wavy stems, small leaves and roots. The basic material for a gubba is milled blanket dyed in plain colour. The most notable British centers for the weaving of shawls in the period discussed were Paisley, Norwich, and Edinburgh. Materials are commonly used to produce parts, components and products. Lighter materials such as silk and chiffon are simply finished, that is, cropped, hemmed, and bound; heavier materials such as fur and brocade are often lined as well. The needle-worked Amlikar or Amli, made from Pashmina wool is a shawl embroidered almost all over with the needle on a plain woven ground. As the designs became denser over time, more flowers and leaves were compacted within the shape of the tree, or issuing from vases or a pair of leaves. The Emperor Akbar was a great admirer of the shawls of Kashmir. [11], "The shawls made in Kashmir occupy a pre-eminent place among textile products; and it is to them and to their imitations from Western looms that specific importance attaches. Perrot, Philippe. British and French manufacturers who aimed to copy the Indian shawls attempted to imitate this fiber in various ways-for example, by using different combinations of wool and silk. The diagonal edge is draped over the shoulders with points hanging down in the back and front. Business listings of Kashmiri Shawls, Kashmere Shawls manufacturers, suppliers and exporters in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir along with their contact details & address. [citation needed] They were woven in extremely fine woollen twill, some such as the Orenburg shawl, were even said to be as fine as the Shatoosh. When they have been processed—that is, they have been cleaned and spun—they are already pashmina. Product Type : Skin Friendliness Pashmina Shawls Material : Pashmina Wool Type : Pashmina Shawl Payment Terms : Others, Cheque, Cash in Advance (CID), Cash Advance (CA), Cash on Delivery (COD), Cash Against Delivery (CAD) Shawls are used in order to keep warm, to complement a costume, and for symbolic reasons. I made my FIL's lady-friend a shawl for Hanukkah. The first record comes from the Mughals period. She is always cold. The mid to late-1990s witnessed a brief period of fashionability for the pashmina, a cashmere shawl usually made in attractive, plain colors. & J. Holmes, of London, offered a wide range of designs and prices from 1 guinea to 100 guineas. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Directorate of Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir Division, Government of Jammu & Kashmir", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shawl&oldid=987999903, Wikipedia articles needing page number citations from April 2013, Articles with incomplete citations from April 2013, Articles needing additional references from April 2013, All articles needing additional references, Articles containing Persian-language text, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2015, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica with Wikisource reference, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 November 2020, at 13:57. Paisley shawls, imitation Kashmiri shawls woven in Paisley, Renfrewshire, are the origin of the name of the traditional paisley pattern. As early as 1803, Kashmiri needlework production was established to increase and hasten output of these shawls, which had been imitated in England since 1784 and even in France. These are the best quality shawls made from Capra hircus. Colours are bright and attractive. Shawl Design for Everybody is your free shawl design online resource covering every shawl shape you can possibly think of – including pattern templates, calculation how-tos, and tips for creating better shawl knitting patterns. We have 2 choices of shawls with different design. A shawl pin holds the fabric in place, so you can wear the shawl or wrap in lots of different ways without it falling off. Alfrey, Penelope. The Kanikar, for instance, has intricately woven designs that are formalized imitations of Nature. From 1824, the introduction of the Jacquard loom enabled more sophisticated designs to be produced than previously possible on the drawloom. The Kashmir shawl that evolved from this expertise in its heyday had greater fame than any other Indian textile. Unfortunately very inferior and second rate wool taken from domesticated sheep and goats provide most of the wool used today on the looms of Kashmir. © 2006-2020 LoveToKnow, Corp., except where otherwise noted. Materials of an inferior grade were of the wool of the wild Himalayan mountain sheep or the Himalayan ibex. A shawl is made from a 60-inch square of fabric, folded on the diagonal and worn doubled. Aberdeen, Scotland: Aberdeen University Press, 1987. Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press, 1992, 2001. However, when the field is ornamented with flowers in the four corners we have the Kunj. Well you're in luck, because here they come. Triangular knit lace shawls are usually knitted from the neck down, and may or may not be shaped. Norwich and Edinburgh manufacturers experimented in the 1790s with producing good, cheaper imitations of the Indian shawls. By the late 18th century, the archetypal curved point at the top of an elliptical outline had evolved. Therefore, it was perfectly complemented by the warm and gracefully draped shawl. These types of shawls with sleeves are way too long by height but they are fully comfortable. The shawls, a type of unusually ample handkerchief, hail from India, where they replace mantles. They are thrown over your arms loosely to cover your lower back or can be worn with more tension to cover your upper arms and upper back. A stole is a woman's shawl, especially a formal shawl of expensive fabric used around the shoulders over a party dress or ball gown. London: HMSO, 1995. [citation needed] They could be in one colour only, woven in different colours (called tilikar), ornately woven or embroidered (called ameli). The Char-bagan is made up of four pieces in different colours neatly joined together; the central fluid of the shawl is embellished with a medallion of flowers. A shawl (from Persian: lang-Urdu شال shāl,[1] which may be from Hindi: दुशाला duśālā, ultimately from Sanskrit: शाटी śāṭī[2]) is an Indian simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. Clabburn, Pamela, ed. However, for the locals, the wools are called pashm. Supply fell short of demand and manufacturers pressed to produce more, created convincing embroidered versions of the woven shawls that could be produced in half the time. Sources report cashmere crafts were introduced by Sayeed Ali Hamadani, when in the 14th century he came to Ladakh. The fine fleece used for the shawls is that which grows under the rough, woolly, outer coat of the animal; that from the under-belly, which is shed on the approach of hot weather. Their use as part of the costume of the lead in the opera Carmen contributed to the association of the shawls with Spain rather than China. ), Jeelani Allie kashmiri. This type of shawl pin comes in many different sizes, shapes and finishes. However, they became part of folk dress in a number of places including Germany, the Near East, various parts of Latin America, and Spain where they became a part of Romani (gitana) dress especially in Andalusia and Madrid. So I made it with animal print stretch velvet and backed it with microfleece. She really lves it. Initially the Indian shawls were only worn by the upper classes, as they were very expensive, so much so that they were often treated as family heirlooms. Many vendors, though, pass other types of materials including acrylic or rayon as pashmina simply because others … This was undoubtedly the soft fleece wool from which were made the famous and much coveted 'ring shawls' in Mughal times. Of shawls, apart from shape and pattern, there are only two principal classes: (1) loom-woven shawls called tiliwalla, tilikar or kani kar — sometimes woven in one piece, but more often in small segments which are sewn together with such precision that the sewing is quite imperceptible; and (2) embroidered shawls — amlikar — in which over a ground of plain pashmina is worked by needle a minute and elaborate pattern." New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 1975. Namda and Gabba. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Ones with embroidery and fringes were available in Europe and the Americas by 1820.
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I got this recipe off the cooking newsgroup rec.food.cooking. It is one of the signature dishes of the late Susan Hattie Steinsapir.
I made a couple of very slight changes to the recipe. I use the full block of cream cheese and the full 5.5 oz package of the goat cheese. I also make my own pesto from Italian parsley because I like the bite it offers the dish.
10 cloves of garlic ran through the garlic press. I prefer the garlic pressed rather than minced for this recipe.
I make the all the layers in the food processor starting with the cheese, then the pesto.
I don't make the pesto by hand for this dish, nor do I add the Parmesan cheese to it. Just parsley, pine nuts, olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.
Run the sun dried tomatoes in the food processor also. Use only enough of the oil from the jar to achieve a smooth pesto consistency paste.
Wrap up and refrigerate for at least two hours or best, over night.
If I waited until I could layer this perfectly I'd never get this posted so here it is. I guess I should call it Rustic Goat Cheese Torte.
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News Isro to task Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos With report launch
Isro to task Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos With report launch
June 16, 2016 Sristy
India's space enterprise Isro will release a record 22 satellites on a single rocket as it attempts to ease ainternational backlog and exhibit the potential to compete with industrial spaceflight organizations run bybillionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
Satellites from the united states, India, Canada and Germany will input orbit after a scheduled June 20 liftoff from the Sriharikota barrier island alongside the southeast coast, the business enterprise's chairman, A.S. Kiran Kumar, said in an interview in Bengaluru. most of the machines will take a look at and degree the Earth's surroundings, with another from an Indian university helping offer carrier for amateur radio operators.
The enterprise of setting satellites into area is surging as cellphone businesses, net vendors, airways or even carmakers are seeking bandwidth for communications. The resulting backlog is developingpossibilities for Musk and Bezos, who are privatizing what turned into as soon as a government–most effective enterprise through checking out reusable rockets to help lessen fees.
To maintain tempo, India is touting its historically low-value program at the side of achievements such as placing an orbiter round Mars and building a area–travel prototype.
"unless you hold your self abreast and appearance to the future on the way to make things better, how to make it more cost–effective, you run the chance of becoming beside the point," said Kumar, 64, chairman of the Indian area studies agency. "so that you have to take care of those threats."
The 22 machines being released next week include an Earth remark satellite to capture mild invisible to the naked eye. it is the biggest unmarried release with the aid of India, trailing Russia's 33 in 2014 and Nasa's 29 the yr earlier than.
There were 208 satellites released in 2014, almost double the amount the 12 months earlier than, asinternational locations such as India and Indonesia try and deliver cellphone offerings to most in theirpeople for the primary time. India is the arena's 2d–largest phone market after China, and that call for ishelping fuel what may be a 30 percentage boom in liftoffs globally all through the following 5 years.
India has approximately 35 satellites in orbit for broadcasting, navigation, scientific exploration and climatemonitoring, but it needs double that amount, Kumar stated.
"We want to make extra launches and we must build more satellites," he said on June 9 in an workplacedotted with scale fashions of Indian rockets and satellites. "So we are looking to make that take place. we are accomplishing a degree wherein every month we are having a release."
The South Asian united states of america despatched its first rocket to area in 1963 and its first satellite in 1975. An unmanned assignment to the moon that ended in 2009 showed water formation there may beoccurring. The Mars probe beat China to the crimson planet after an almost yearlong voyage.
India remaining month effectively launched a scale model of a reusable spacecraft, a challenge that intime could pit the country towards Bezos and Musk inside the race to make get entry to to areainexpensive and less difficult. The us of a also injected a probe into Mars' environment in 2014 forsimply $seventy four million, approximately 11 percent of the fee of the U.S.'s Maven probe.
to satisfy the growing competition from non-public enterprise and other countries, India desires tomake bigger its space software, said Ajey Lele, a new Delhi-primarily based senior fellow on the Institute for Defence research and Analyses.
"proper now, India has were given only one launch site," Lele said. "So, it desires to develop anothersite inside India or maybe some other place."
Musk's space Exploration technology Corp., after 3 a hit landings of the primary stage of the Falcon 9rocket on the grounds that April, plans to begin reusing rockets as soon as September, the billionaire said. Blue origin has shot off and landed the equal rocket 3 instances, and Bezos stated low-fee launches are thelacking portions for area journey.
India takes that as a challenge, said Kumar, adding customers these days are searching out the mostfee–effective launches with quick turnaround times.
"If the next day, Elon Musk is able to do what he's running on nowadays, he can release each day, eachweek, every month," he stated. "And manifestly, if he's capable of do this, he's going to capture amassive market."
Kumar, who joined ISRO in 1975 and due to the fact that has helped design satellites and labored on theMars venture. India is also taking part with Nasa for the 2020 release of a radar gadget to hit upon smallmodifications inside the Earth's floor, doubtlessly reaping rewards climate–alternate studies andassisting farmers with crop rotation and flood monitoring, Kumar said.
"if you don't have a functionality, you have to construct that capability," he said. "It isn't seeking toemulate, but you furthermore mght must be relevant."
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That's right: The Departed (or, as it should always be pronounced, The Depahted) is coming to a small screen near you. The film won four Academy Awards back in 2007, including best picture—and now, according to Deadline, Amazon is developing a TV reboot with a pretty major twist—updating the story by moving the action from Boston to Chicago.
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Game Transfer Phenomena > What is GTP > Game Transfer Phenomena Projects
I have consolidated the emerging multidisciplinary field of research on Game Transfer Phenomena in three initial phases: MSc (Stockholm University), PhD (Nottingham Trent University) and Marie Curie COFUND postdoc (University of Liège).
Marie Curie COFUND postdoc on Game Transfer Phenomena
BELGIUM: UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE
My postdoc project (2016-2018) "When the game is turned off but the mind keeps playing: Involuntary phenomena with video game content" was funded by the European Union (Marie Curie COFUND fellowship) and the University of Liège in Belgium.
Together with my mentor Professor Frank Larøi at the Psychology and Neuroscience of Cognition Research Unit at the university, I examined a broadening of the dimensions of GTP, the relationship between GTP and involuntary phenomena with non-game content, psychopathology factors and executive functions.
Our papers:
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., & Larøi, F. (2019). Exploring the dimensions of involuntary phenomena with videogame content. Paper presented at the BAPS 2019. Annual Meeting of the Belgian Association for Psychological Sciences, Liège.
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., & Larøi, F. (2018). Broadening the understanding of the psychopathology of gaming: The relation between involuntary behaviours, sensorial and cognitive intrusions with videogame content and Internet Gaming Disorder. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Behavioural Addictions, Colon, Germany.
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., Larøi, F., & Lerner, A. (2017). Can Game Transfer Phenomena contribute to the understanding of the psychophysiological mechanisms of Gaming Disorder? A comparison of visual intrusions induced by videogames and mental disorders. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Behavioural Addictions, Haifa, Israel.
PhD on Game Transfer Phenomena
UK: Nottingham Trent University
Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari
Professor Mark D. Griffiths
Professor Mark D. Griffiths was my PhD supervisor at Nottingham Trent University, UK at the International Gaming Research Unit (2010-2015). My PhD thesis: "Exploring Game Transfer Phenomena: A multimodal research approach for investigating video games' effects" consisted of a series of qualitative studies analysing gamers' experiences on GTP collected online (N>1,000) to identify and define the forms of manifestations of GTP (visual, auditory, thoughts and behaviours). Also, for the first time, GTP was investigated in large scale (N>2,000) to examine the prevalence, characteristics and associative factors.
Our main publications:
Ortiz de Gortari A. B., Oldfield B. & Griffiths M. D. (2016). An empirical examination of factors associated with Game Transfer Phenomena severity. Computers in Human Behavior, 64, 274-284 Download
Ortiz de Gortari A. B., & Griffiths M. D. (2016). Prevalence and Characteristics of Game Transfer Phenomena: A Descriptive Survey Study. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 32(6), 470-480. Download
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., Pontes, H. A., & Griffiths, M. D. (2015). The Game Transfer Phenomena Scale: An instrument for investigating the non-volitional effects of video game playing. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. Download
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., & Griffiths, M. D. (2015). Game Transfer Phenomena and its associated factors: An exploratory empirical online survey study. Computers in Human Behavior, 51, 195-202. Download
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., & Griffiths, M. D. (2014). Auditory experiences in Game Transfer Phenomena: An empirical self-report study. International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning 4(1), 59-75. Download
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., & Griffiths, M. D. (2014). Automatic Mental Processes, Automatic Actions and Behaviours in Game Transfer Phenomena: An Empirical Self-Report Study Using Online Forum Data. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 1-21. Download
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., & Griffiths, M. D. (2014). Altered Visual Perception in Game Transfer Phenomena: An Empirical Self-Report Study. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 30(2), 95-105. Download
MSc on Game Transfer Phenomena
Sweden: Stockholm university
Professor Karin Aronsson
Professor Karin Aronsson at Stockholm University in Sweden at the Department of Child and Youth Studies supervised my MSc thesis "Targeting the real-life impact of virtual interactions: Game Transfer Phenomenon" where I conducted an interviewed study with 42 frequent Swedish gamers (15-21 years old) to explore the effects of video game playing on perception of the world and fantasies and to understand how gamers integrate game content into their everyday life. In this study, I coined the term Game Transfer Phenomenon (GTP).
Later on we published the first paper on GTP together with Professor Mark D. Griffiths.
Our paper:
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., Aronsson, K., & Griffiths, M. D. (2011). Game Transfer Phenomena in video game playing: A qualitative interview study. International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning, 1(3), 15-33.
This section includes ongoing projects that focuses on GTP or involves examination of GTP.
Game Transfer Phenomena & esports
NORWAY: University of bergen
Professor Barbara Wasson
Professor Åge Røssing Diseth
Dr Angelica Ortiz de Gortari is conducting the project eSportNS at the Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology (SLATE) at the University of Bergen in Norway, in collaboration with Professor Barbara Wasson and Professor Åge Røssing Diseth. It consists of a longitudinal study that follows esports students at Nordic schools to understand the impact of esports education on well-being and examining GTP on esports gamers.
Neurophysiological examination of Game Transfer Phenomena
UK: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Julio C. Llamas Alonso
Professora Lia Kvavilashvili
Dr George Georgiou
Dr Angelica B, Ortiz de Gortari is supervising Julio Llamas Alonso for his PhD in collaboration with Professor Lia Kvavilashvili and Dr George Georgiou at the Department of Psychology and Sports Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK. Julio will investigate the neurophysiological and cognitive mechanisms of Game Transfer Phenomena. Participate, a study is going on!
Game Transfer Phenomena, cognitive underpinnings & Gaming Disorder
Norway, Belgium & the United Kingdom
Dr Maria Panagiotidi
Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari and Dr Maria Panagiotidi at the University of Salford in the United Kingdom are investigating the relationship between GTP and cognitive control, attention, impulses and Gaming Disorder through a series of online experiments.
Game Transfer Phenomena & dreams
CANADA: MacEwan University
Professora Jayne Gackenbach
Cody Trewin
Professor Jayne Gackenbach, Cody Trewin and Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari are exploring the relationship between dreams and GTP. Professor Gackenbach invited Dr Ortiz de Gortari to her first interview to talk about her research on GTP in 2011, and Professor Gackenbach has been the editor of different books where research on GTP has been included.
Book chapters on GTP edited by Professor Gackenbach:
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., & Griffiths, M. D. (2017). Beyond the Boundaries of the Game: The Interplay Between In-Game Phenomena, Structural Characteristics of Video Games, and Game Transfer Phenomena. Gackenbach, Jayne. In J. Bown (Ed.), Boundaries of Self and Reality Online (pp. 97-121). San Diego: Academic Press.
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., & Griffiths, M. D. (2012). An Introduction to Game Transfer Phenomena in Video Game Playing. In J. I. Gackenbach (Ed.), Video Game Play and Consciousness. NY: Nova Publisher.
Gaming Disorder, emotional flow, Game Transfer Phenomena & realism
THE PHILIPINES:Far Eastern University
Jan Patrick Guitierrez
Dr Homer J. Yabut
For his PhD thesis in psychology Jan Patrick Gutierrez at the Eastern University supervised by Dr Homer J. Yabut at the De La Salle University in The Philippines, aims to develop a model of Gaming Disorder considering emotional flow, Game Transfer Phenomena, and perceived realism. Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari is collaborating with Gutierrez and Dr Yabut in a cross-cultural study, and on the validation of the GTP scale on Filipino gamers.
Predictors of video game addiction
usa: University of Texas at San Antonio
Amanda Michelle Jones-Rincon, M.A., Martin I. Gallegos, PhD and James H. Bray, PhD conducted a survey to examine predictors of video game addiction. Among the potential predictors they examined Game Transfer Phenomena, aggression, depressive symptoms, hours of game-play per week, post-game phenomena, opening loot boxes, buying microtransactions and playing first person shooters.
Publication coming soon!
Validation of the GTP scale in Italian & in a Filipino sample
Italy & THE philiPpines
Dr Nadia Barberis at the University of Messina is working on the validation of the GTP Scale in Italian and Jan Patrick Gutierrez and Dr Homer J. Yabut at the De La Salle University are working on the validation of the GTP scale in a Filipino sample. Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari is collaborating with both of them.
Nightmares & new directions for GTP
IRELAND: Dublin City Uni. & Uni. College Dublin
Derek Alan Laffan
Derek Alan Laffan and Darragh McCashin at Dublin City University & University College Dublin conducted a pilot study to examine the relationship between nightmares, dreams and Game Transfer Phenomena.
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Original validation of the GTP Scale
Dr Halley Pontes
Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari developed the first items for assessing GTP with Professor Mark D. Griffiths as part of her PhD at Nottingham Trent University. The scale was further validated in collaboration with Dr Halley Pontes currently at the University of Tasmania.
Our paper: Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., Pontes, H., & Griffiths, M. D. (2015). The Game Transfer Phenomena Scale: An instrument for investigating the non-volitional effects of video game playing. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 18(10), 588-594.
Validation of the GTP Scale in Turkish
FINLAND, BELGIUM
Dr Muhterem Dindar
Dr Muhterem Dindar at the University of Oulu had the initiative to conduct the first survey on GTP in a sample of minors (15+) and together with Dr Ortiz de Gortari validated the GTP Scale in a Turkish sample.
Our paper: Dindar, M., & Ortiz de Gortari, A. B. (2017). Turkish Validation of the Game Transfer Phenomena Scale (GTPS): Measuring altered perceptions, automatic mental processes and actions and behaviours associated with playing video games. Telematics and Informatics, 34(8), 1802-1813.
Validation of the GTP scale in Italian & with Filipino gamers
Game Transfer Phenomena in Ingress
The United States: Oakland University
Dr Cynthia Sifonis at Oakland University examined GTP in the location based-augmented reality game Ingress, and proposed GTP specific to hybrid reality gaming (HR-specific GTP) manifesting when players unintentionally use physical actions in the real world to interact with virtual aspects of the game.
Sifonis, C. M. (2018). Examining Game Transfer Phenomena in the Hybrid Reality Game, Ingress. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 1-12.
Game Transfer Phenomena in Pokémon Go
Norway & Belgium
Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari investigated GTP in location-based AR games such as Pokémon Go (PoGo). These studies examined of the prevalence of GTP, the relationship between GTP, immersion, overlaying digital images in physical context and playing with sound. It also included an investigation of GTP in PoGo and the relation between GTP and Problematic Smartphone Use.
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B. (2019). Characteristics of Game Transfer Phenomena in Location-Based Augmented Reality Games. In V. Geroimenko (Ed.), Augmented Reality Games: Understanding the Pokémon GO Phenomenon: Springer International Publishing.
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B. (September, 2018). GTP and problematic smartphone use in an augmented reality game. 18TH World Congress of Psychiatry. Mexico D.F, Mexico.
Ortiz de Gortari, A. B. (2017). Empirical study on Game Transfer Phenomena in a location-based augmented reality game. Telematics and Informatics, 35(2), 382-396.
Predictor factors of severity levels of Game Transfer Phenomena
THE UNITED KINGDOM: Nottigham Trent University
Dr Ben Oldfield
Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari, Dr Ben Oldfield and Professor Mark D. Griffiths from Nottingham Trent University examined predictor factors of severity levels of GTP.
Our paper: Ortiz de Gortari, A. B., Oldfield, B., & Griffiths, M. D. (2016). An empirical examination of factors associated with Game Transfer Phenomena severity. Computers In Human Behavior, 64, 274-284.