It really is an awesome framework, however, for a new developer to get it installed can be somewhat intimidating and there are so many tools and components that come along with it, that things can get a little confusing.
Although the documentation on Laravel is quite extensive and can really help to get you working with the framework, Ironically we have found that the documentation to get it all installed and working can be a little confusing and in some areas lacking.
In this post, you learn how to install Laravel on Ubuntu 18.04 to get up and running quickly and get started building your new exciting product quickly!
We are going to install Laravel and all the associated components making use of the Terminal commands. If you would like to gain a better understanding of all the commands we use throughout this tutorial or would just like a handy cheat sheet you can refer to, too help remember all the commands and their uses.
In order to proceed with the installation process open a terminal window or use ctrl + alt + t which will open a terminal window for you.
The first requirement is the PHP and a few additional PHP components. If you are going to only want to leverage the convenience of Homestead, you can skip this step, as Homestead comes with PHP and all the required components already installed. However, as a PHP developer, you will probably want PHP on your development machine for convenience sake and the ability test and develop other PHP based solutions.
It's always good practice to update your repositories and carry out any upgrades.
At the time of writing this post is PHP 7.2, is not included in the default Official Ubuntu repositories for Ubuntu 16.04. However, PHP 7.2 will be included in Ubuntu 17.10 & 18.04.
To install PHP 7.2 on ubuntu 16.04 we will need to add a link to an alternate repository to gain access to the installation files.
First in order to do so we will also need to install a package that will allow you to easily manage your distribution and independent software vendor sources.
We can now go ahead and install PHP 7.2 with all the additional components we need.
Once installed just you'll want to run the included security script. This changes some of the less secure default options for things like remote root logins and sample users.
Typically on fresh installs of ubuntu cURL is not installed. cURL is a computer software project providing a library and command-line tool for transferring data using various protocols.
The Laravel uses the composer to manage your dependencies, so the next step is to installComposer.
Laravel leverages another PHP framework, Symfony, quite intensively so it worthwhile installing Symfony on your development machine too.
Afer installing and creating the test projects lets run it to check we have everything working as expected.
We're all set now to create a project using Laravel. We can use either method of starting a project i.e. using Laravel commands of composer based. For the purpose of this guide, we'll be using Laravel.
change into the directory – cd projects – then we can use the Laravel command to create a new project which in this instance is a simple To Do List web application we'll name notepad, but you can name it whatever you choose.
At this stage we have the Laravel framework installed and we are able to generate projects. However, to truly enjoy the benefits of Laravel we should install the Homestead environment.
Laravel Homestead is a pre-packaged virtual machine that provides development environment without requiring you to install PHP, a web server, and any other server software on your local machine. You don't have to worry about messing up your operating system!
Homestead makes use of Technology called Vagrant, that enables users to create and configure lightweight, reproducible, and portable development environments. Vagrant boxes are completely disposable. If something goes wrong, you can destroy and re-create the box in minutes!
In order to make use of Vagrant, we need to install both Virtual Box and Vagrant.
VirtualBox is a cross-platform virtualization application. What does that mean? For one thing, it installs on your existing Intel or AMD-based computers, whether they are running Windows, Mac, Linux or Solaris operating systems.
Don't install Virtualbox from the default 16.04 Repositories as this is an out of date version of Virtualbox – Virtualbox 5.2.x is the latest.
To install virtual box and the Virtual box extension pack which adds useful new features to this popular virtualisation package.
At the time of writing this post, there seemed to be an issue with installing the virtual box extension pack via the terminal, so I needed to use a work-around.
Download Virtual Box Extension pack 5.2.10 and manually install it.
Vagrant provides a simple and easy to use command-line client for managing these environments, and an interpreter for the text-based definitions of what each environment looks like, called Vagrantfiles.
Once vagrant is installed we can add the laravel/homestead box. This process usually takes about 13-20 minutes depending on your internet connection and spec of your machine.
You will only ever need to do this one when setting up your machine initially.
You will be asked which provider you would like to use choose VirtualBox and proceed. Once this is complete we are now ready to configure homestead on a per-project basis.
Homestead is configured using a YAML file, which contains configuration information regarding sites & files on your computer, databases to create etc. When you start a new project, you have to add an entry to this file and re-provision.
When using Homestead on a per-project basis, you keep this file with your project and it contains only that project's settings. Enabling you to quickly clone a project if it's under source control, and quickly boot a Homestead instance for that project.
This is especially helpful when setting an existing project up on a new computer, as you don't need to manually set up Homestead and configure it for your project.
To create a Homestead.yaml for your project, first, we need to add Laravel/Homestead development dependency to our project.
If you check your directory now you will notice a Homestead.yaml file has been created.
We are now almost ready to run our project, all we need to do now is add an entry to our Host file for the website.
I have to admit that it is probably not the most friction-free experience I have had configuring the various software development frameworks, but Laravel more than makes up for it as you start working with it.
Hope this guide helps you on your way to becoming an efficient Laravel developer and save you time and frustration on your journey.


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There has never been a better time to be a creative with a brilliant idea. According to a recent study by London & Partners, the UK remains the leading European destination for tech investors. Venture capitalists have invested over £5 billion in UK tech companies since 2016 with £180 million invested in London-based start-ups in Q2 of 2018.
Rajesh Agrawal, Deputy Mayor of London for Business, told Forbes magazine this represents solid evidence that London continues to be the tech capital of Europe:
"London is the best place to start and grow a technology business, and we must continue to do all we can to attract investment and talent to our city".
And investment is not only happening in the capital. Three of 2017 biggest investments in tech were made in Cambridge, Nottinghamshire, and Durham.
For tech start-ups and established companies, intellectual property (IP) is an asset which must be protected. Therefore, most dutifully protect their IP through patents, trademarks, and design rights – an exercise which is a serious investment in time and money. However, if an SME's IP rights are infringed, they may find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place, especially if the infringer has deep pockets and plenty of litigation experience. On the one hand, they need to vigorously protect their IP assets to ensure they continue to attract the investment needed to grow. However, venture capitalists are also keen to see a healthy cash flow and may become skittish if they see the potential for a long-running lawsuit involving the company they plan to risk thousands, if not millions of pounds in.
Challenging IP infringements – easier said than done
The problem with IP rights is although they come attached with all sorts of wonderful legal protection in theory, in practice it takes some serious cash to a) prove an infringement has taken place, and b) enforce your IP rights.
Multi-national conglomerates have the finances and the legal expertise to pounce on an IP infringement which occurs even in the most remote corners of the world. For example, when Mary Briar set up her small sandwich shop in a remote part of England, she never dreamed she would attract the attention and wrath of McDonald's. Her crime? She named her shop McMunchies. McDonald's stated they owned the trademark on the letters 'Mc' as a prefix and demanded she change the name of her shop. The hullabaloo did attract a lot of negative press for McDonald's; however, the company remains firm on the Mc prefix and will take legal action against anyone who they believe is infringing their trademark.
Unfortunately for SMEs and start-ups, the risk involved in pursuing a trademark dispute can be too great, meaning they have to allow the infringement to continue. This is where litigation funding can provide the answer to one of the most pressing problems faced by an SME or start-up – "how can I protect my legal interests without risking my precious capital?"
Here are three ways litigation funding can give you the power to protect your IP assets:
It drastically mitigates your risk – by working with a litigation funder who caps your exposure to a certain amount (say £20,000), your exposure to the risk generated by pursuing an IP dispute is significantly reduced. Cashflow is an ongoing concern for SMEs and start-ups; partnering with a litigation funder allows you to protect your capital so it can be directed at growing your enterprise. Your risks will be further protected by the fact that After The Event insurance will insure you against an adverse costs order, should you lose your case.
It provides confidence to business partners and investors that you have a strong case – like all businesses, litigation funders are ultimately looking to minimise risk and maximise return. Therefore, if one decides to back your claim, you can be confident it has a good chance of success, having had its merits examined by Counsel, insurers, and its own expert assessors. To convince a reputable funder to invest in your claim, your patent, trademark, design right, or copyright must be extremely robust.
You will have the freedom to work with your own legal team – it is a myth that if you partner with a litigation funder, you will be required to work with a Solicitor from their panel. Funders are bound by a strict code of ethics which prevent them from influencing the outcome of a trial. The best interests of the client and the ongoing public trust in the legal system, in general, must be at the forefront of everything a litigation funder does.
Litigation funding is becoming an integral part of IP dispute litigation. As the commercial world comes to rely more heavily on creativity and brands, the ability for SMEs and start-ups to protect their interests will be imperative. Litigation funding provides the ability for them to do so.
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Lips: To complete the makeup you can employ a gloss, beige or light pink. On the other hand, you can also use lipstick instead or make a fusion of both to make your lips ' pop'.
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Monochromatic design of a beautiful coral shade; it highlights your best attributes as well as makes you shine.
Blush: If your skin is huddled or brown you can apply pink. It should not be excessively charged.
Eyes: For this look, you can omit the shadow and merely outline your eyes with some vibrant color such as blue, green or violet.
Lips: Add the last touch of color to your lips with a matte tone and sparkly chapstick on top.
Mermaid cut: This cut is a fitted cut but at the same time mega flattering; these dresses are for elegant purposes as they are always long and have a very particular tail style. Mermaid design accentuates the female figure, and in at knee height, it slits, resembling precisely the tail of a mermaid.
For this, you have gowns such as the Green V Neck Criss Cross Back Mermaid Prom Dress by JVN. With this emerald piece, worthy of a whole diva on the catwalk, you will shine more than any other girl.
Blush: What commands in this looks is the eye makeup, and especially lips, so you can apply a little color taking care not to overdo it.
Eyes: Apply a little cream shade on the eyelid and a little higher, just below the bone a brown tone, blur it and delineate in black the upper part of your eye with a thin line that extends a bit at the end, finalize it with a striking mascara.
Lips: The red color is characteristic and essential in this makeup.
Skirt and top: You can combine prints, fabrics, and textures thanks to the fact that you are using two pieces. If you love to show a little belly, this style is ideal for you, although for those who like to be a bit more covered works great, too.
The Blush Embellished Pockets Two Piece Prom Ballgown is as beautiful as it is effective, thanks to its two colors you can combine your bag with one piece and your stilettos with another.
Prom Night allows you to take risks and try trends; It will all depend on your personality and the kind of fashion statement you want to make, but looking good is always the goal.


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A town called Strømstad (Stromstad) at the West Coast of Sweden
Strømstad harbor as seen in a 4 photos stitched version (iphone6+)
Originally, the province Bohuslän, where Strömstad is situated, was Norwegian territory, which was transferred to Sweden according to the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658.
At Strömstad, there was a small fishing village known as Strömmen. The town got small privileges as a merchant town (köping) shortly thereafter, which seems to have made it expand, because it is documented to have gotten a charter in 1676 by King Charles XI of Sweden, although some documents show it was already considered a city in 1672.
A moment of romance in the late autumn in the harbour
The city was a seat for Sweden's warfare against the Dano-Norwegians, and more than once it was conquered and reconquered throughout the centuries. The warlike King Charles XII of Sweden, for instance, used it as his outpost for his campaign against Norway in 1716–1718.
At the time it had a population of 300 inhabitants. But soon the fishing blossomed, and its population increased to 1,100 by 1805. The late 18th century also saw the spa and bathing attract visitors, a position it kept throughout the 19th century. By 1917, its population was 2,949 inhabitants.
The church in Strømstad . 1817-1820.
The city is known for its yachting harbor, which can be very crowded in the summer. From Strömstad there is a ferry line over to Sandefjord, Norway, at the west side of the Oslofjord. There are also some local ferries to the Koster Islands.
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Photos: Jack R. Johanson / iphone6+
Etiketter: Sweden


These Black Knee & Shin Guardswere screenworn in this movie!A pair of black fabric-covered, combination knee and shin guards featuring shiny black padding and adjustable black Velcro straps to secure the guards to the legs. The adult-sized guards were made by "Six Six One" and appear slightly worn, but are still in good condition. The guards have black tape over the brand name, which is printed near the knee, but the tape is peeling off the right shin guard.


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Q: How to Specify ToDate during Schema Definition? I load my files and generate dates for them in two steps:
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Religion and Philosophy student wins Young Scholar Award
Antonio De Caro (left) wins the Young Scholar Award by the European Association for Chinese Philosophy
Antonio De Caro, a PhD student from the Department of Religion and Philosophy, has won the Young Scholar Award of the European Association for Chinese Philosophy (EACP). The award recognises outstanding papers written by young scholars on Chinese philosophy and the interaction between European and Chinese philosophy.
Antonio's paper focuses on the writings of an Italian Jesuit, Fr Angelo A Zottoli (Chao De Li, 1826-1902) who lived in Xujiahui, Shanghai for more than 50 years teaching philosophy and theology. He said, "My work provides, for the first time, an English translation of Fr Angelo A Zottoli's philosophical and theological writings on cosmogony, which he wrote first in Latin and later in Chinese."
He expressed his sincere gratitude to his supervisor, Professor Lo Ping-cheung, for his valuable research advice and support. He will receive the award during the EACP Conference 2019 to be held in September at Belgium.
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A pioneer of both feminist and new-media art in the 1960s and 70s, Lynn Hershman Leeson has for decades engaged with issues relating to technology (specifically biotechnology) and the body, and how technological evolutions might shape our concepts of identity and individuality in the future. At Hek (Haus der elektronischen Künste), Hershman Leeson's new show is conceived as a scientific laboratory that looks at the increasing influence of genetic engineering of human life. Expect to find a reworking of the American artist's multimedia installation The Infinity Engine (2011) (which includes, among others, a gene lab, a flurry of archival pictures from genetic experiments and genetically-modified glow-in-the-dark goldfish in tanks); interviews with scientists discussing recent techniques and methods of genetic engineering, regenerative medicine and bioprinting; and a new anti-body, named after the artist and developed in collaboration with the pharmaceutical company Novartis. What does it cure? You find out.
A wave of revisionism has been sweeping through museums in Europe lately, which have been attempting to address some of the biases of their own collections, either through rehanging – think of the current sprawling revisiting of the Nationalgalerie's collection titled Hello World. Revisiting a collection – or, as is the case at the Kunstmuseum, by inviting contemporary artists like Theaster Gates to 'engage' with their 'Eurocentric collections'. And so Gates took this opportunity to propose an alternative history, that of the Black Madonna – a cult seen to originate in the Byzantine Empire, vowed to depictions of a dark-skinned Virgin Mary found across Europe – to explore issues of beauty and race throughout the centuries. Spread across two of the museum's venues (the new building and the Gegenwart one), Gates is showing a series of new and existing work, conceived and presented in dialogue with some of the museum's collection, as well as, in the museum's Gegenwart building, a selection of items from the photography archive of Ebony and Jet magazines, both leading voices of the Black Pride movement in the US – in turn tracing a genealogy of black women throughout centuries.
A circular mound of stones, broken rock and natural debris is piled up on scrubby desert floor. On the largest of the rocks someone has scratched the initials 'S.R.'. An urn lies on its side at the peak of this pile. This is a grave in West Rajasthan, the Indian state that Gauri Gill has turned her lens to repeatedly, building an extensive, ongoing, photographic project titled Notes from the Desert, working with the nomadic Jogis, Muslim migrants and Bishnoi peasants who live there. Shot in black and white Gill's large format photograph emphasises how harmonious this burial site is with the landscape it is built upon, especially if one were to compare it to the ornate and monumental obelisks of Western graves. The dead are not being forgotten, the image seems to imply, but the human body enjoys no special status, and must return to nature from whence it came. The untitled work, shot in 2009, is one of a number of images taken by the artist of these ad-hoc memorials, that this exhibition pairs with the artist's Birth Series, photographs of a baby emerging into the world. Birth and death are age-old concerns for art, yet with Gill's investment into her subject matter, this exhibition promises to be a poignant one.
For his 2017 exhibition at Madragoa, Rodrigo Hernandez filled the Lisbon gallery with a gridlike floor sculpture in a suprematist palette of red, yellow, blue, white and black. Attached atop of this frame, which the visitor was forced to carefully navigate, were a series of metal sheets engraved with a generic sexless figure that has been a reoccurring presence in the Mexican artist's work. One became incredibly aware of one's own body (be it a clumsy body or, on the night of the opening, a drunk body) within this context. A version of Plasma was shown at the Liste fair in Basel the same year, but this is Hernandez's first show proper in Switzerland. At SALTS, expect something different (the artist is unpredictable: for a solo show in Riga last year he outsourced production to local children), though the body in space is a reoccurring subject for the artist. According to the off-space (a refreshing change from the commercial and institutional juggernaut that Art Basel brings to the city), Hernandez took a fifteenth-century Zen ink painting as inspiration for this show, Catching a Catfish with a Gourd, the title describing a man performing contortions as he attempts his seemingly impossible task.
Starting with the emergence of club culture in the 1960s, Vitra's Night Fever survey focuses on the evolution of nightclubs as spaces for experimentation and countercultures throughout the decades. This history, traced via a complex mix of furniture, graphic design, architectural models, artworks, films and fashion, will take you on a journey from the rise of disco to rave culture, with stops at Gruppo UFO's beach club Bamba Issa (1969), New York's Studio 54 (1977) and Area (1983) to Berlin's Tresor (1999) and Berghain (2004). No bouncer or spotter at the door here, just the usual entrance fee.


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The Congressional Progressive Caucus is ratcheting up efforts to expand Medicare in an upcoming legislative package, but face concerns that their proposals are going head-to-head over limited dollars with other health care priorities such as extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and expanding Medicaid in states that have so far refused to do so, The Hill reported on Monday.
The main goals of the progressives are to have eligibility begin at 60 years old instead of 65 and to extend coverage to dental, vision, and hearing, with Sen. Bernie Sanders championing their cause.
The Vermont Independent said that "there are millions of older workers who would like to get Medicare, but they can't, which is why we've got to lower the age."
However, supporters of the effort admit that adding new benefits has a much better chance of passing the Democrat-only package than lowering the eligibility age, which is considered more politically controversial, as it opens up the debate about moving toward "Medicare for All."
For example, key swing vote Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin told The Washington Post that he opposes lowering the Medicare eligibility age.
The White House budget request for fiscal 2022 includes lowering the Medicare age and adding dental, hearing, and vision benefits, but questions about how much of a priority these items are for the administration were raised when the proposals were left out of President Joe Biden's $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, The Hill reprted.
The Partnership for America's Health Care Future - a group including pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and insurers - is running expensive ads against lowering the Medicare age, saying it is a step toward more government-run coverage and away from private coverage.
Federation of American Hospitals CEO Chip Kahn added that "What sounds too good to be true usually is. As analysis tells us, what seems so simple would actually result in the largest and most costly overhaul of Medicare."
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that reducing the Medicare age to 60 would cost $200 billion over 10 years. Adding dental, vision, and hearing would result in an additional $358 billion over 10 years, the Congressional Budget Office estimated in 2019.
"It's largely a question of how much can be squeezed into the overall reconciliation package, given the other discussions about revenue and total size," said a senior Democrat aide. "Lowering the Medicare age can get expensive in a hurry, especially with the changes that would be needed to ensure it doesn't have higher premiums or worse benefits than what the ACA provides older low income Americans."
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer lent his support last month for including dental, vision, and hearing in Medicare coverage, but made no mention of lowering the Medicare age to 60, according to The Hill.
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Shiv Sena is allegedly peeved that Vishwa Hindu Parishad's show of strength in Ayodhya has been backed by the BJP and the RSS despite it clashing with Thackeray's visit.
Lucknow: Shiv Sena seems to have little regard for its alliance with the BJP, despite the saffron party insisting time and again that it will favour a tie-up with the Maharashtra-based party. A day ahead of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's arrival in Ayodhya, party spokesperson Sanjay Raut announced that his party is not willing to wait any longer for the construction of Ram temple and that the BJP must bring in an ordinance to pave way for its construction.
"We have met all the seers and saints of Ayodhya today and everyone is coming tomorrow to shower blessings on Uddhav Thackeray ji. We have never politicised the issue of Ram Mandir or have asked for votes in the name of its construction," the Rajya Sabha MP added.
While Shiv Sena's new-found aggression may not be much of a threat to the BJP outside Maharashtra, political experts believe that it can surely embarrass the saffron party as far as its commitment to the cause of Hindutva is concerned. Shiv Sena is allegedly peeved about the fact that Vishwa Hindu Parishad's show of strength in Ayodhya has been backed by the BJP and the RSS despite it clashing with Thackeray's visit.
Thackeray will reach Ayodhya on November 24 to participate in a felicitation ceremony at Laxman Kila. He is also expected to attend saryu aarti and pay a visit to Ram Lalla the next day.


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Motel One Glasgow
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Merchant City, Buchanan Street and Gallery of Modern Art. George Square and O2 Academy Glasgow are also within 15 minutes. St Enoch Station and Glasgow (ZGG-Glasgow Central Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.
Radisson RED Glasgow
Located in Glasgow Westend, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The SSE Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow Science Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Glasgow Exhibition Centre Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kinning Park Station is 14 minutes.
Citizenm Hotel Glasgow
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of George Square and Gallery of Modern Art. Glasgow Cathedral and The SSE Hydro are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cowcaddens Station is 5 minutes by foot and Buchanan Street Station is 6 minutes.
Pros: Staff were friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. Bedrooms were small but perfectly sized for our needs. Bed was very comfortable. In room technology was quirky and fun. Bar - cafe - canteen was modern and exciting, with a well curated bar selection and good food. Good views from 6th floor and up. Despite the bar being busy well into the night, we were not disturbed in our room by noise or light pollution.
Cons: There did not appear to be a gym or fitness area. This probably not a good hotel for families with young children.
Pros: Different
Cons: Prices Cold hot breakfast Tablet that operated everything didn't work- staff members admitted that wi-fi was poor. Aspirational but failing
Pros: We enjoyed our stay. The hotel was very innovative with electronic check-in and room controls. We loved the shower! The food was delicious and staff were friendly and courteous. We like how the various spaces for relaxing, reading, meeting, and computer use sort of `unfolded' as we explored the first two floors of the hotel.
Cons: Difficulty in dropping off bags - no apparent place to stop car for that purpose. Parking was a bit far but ok.
Pros: the room was clean and fine for one person
Cons: Wakened at 4am by other guests on the 6th floor and had to call in a complaint. Didn't sleep again which wasn't ideal as I was down in Glasgow for a business meeting the whole of Monday and felt really tierd. Not impressed!
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Enoch Centre, Merchant City, and Buchanan Street. George Square and Gallery of Modern Art are also within 15 minutes. St Enoch Station and Glasgow (ZGG-Glasgow Central Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.
Pros: The bed was very comfortable, and the food in the restaurant was excellent
Cons: The booking process lead me to end up booking the wrong dates on a non-refundable deal - I contacted them immediately and we were able to sort it out, but do be careful when booking.
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of George Square and Gallery of Modern Art. Glasgow Cathedral and The SSE Hydro are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cowcaddens Station is only a 3-minute walk and Buchanan Street Station is 9 minutes.
Pros: The location of the hotel is great! The staff were friendly and our room was nice.
Cons: The leisure facilities could definitely use some renovations. The changing rooms, steam room, and general pool/leisure area were not very clean. The Jacuzzi was not working when we first arrived, though it was available for our last day. I would definitely consider staying here again if these facilities are improved.
Voco Grand Central Glasgow
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lighthouse and Buchanan Street. George Square and Merchant City are also within 10 minutes. Glasgow (ZGG-Glasgow Central Train Station) and Glasgow Central Station are within a 2-minute walk.
Pros: Stayed here in the 17th for my friends birthday as a surprise present for her!
Cons: Everyone if the staff were so friendly and lovely! Have stayed here before and shall again! Breakfast is to die for! Xx
Pros: Fantastic place to stay been there a few times with my wife and again we wont stay anywhere else
Cons: We had no remote control for the tv, the room had no fridge or minibar, we had no menu for room service and when we phoned to ask for one it took 1 hour 30 mins to arrive
Pros: The location and hotel are amazing.
Cons: This hotel is right next to the train station and a very loud night club. It is very loud.
Pros: Lovely period building, great location travelled by train and used station entrance. The standard room was spacious, clean and the beds were comfortable. Staff could not have been nicer.
Cons: There was a bit of noise from town and station, but considering the location it was to be expected and cant see how the hotel could do anything about it
Pros: Great location and value. Beds are comfortable and staff are really friendly.
Cons: Wifi is terrible
Pros: Nice room. And public areas are impressive. Bit old fashioned
Cons: Upper floors could do with a make over
Cons: Staff could be more friendly and helpful. Also wash cloths and more soap in the rooms would be nice.
Pros: The central location in Glasgow.
Cons: The two single rooms we booked were very small with no air conditioning. The one upholstered chair was thread-bare. With the window open for fresh air the traffic noise was unbearable. The hotel has a very rigid no refund policy so be very careful when paying up front. We would not stay at the Grand Central again nor would we recommend it to our friends.
Pros: Bloody Mary's were awful
Cons: Beds awful no mini bar in room and rooms very small and not nice
Crowne Plaza Glasgow
Located in Glasgow Westend, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Clyde Auditorium, The SSE Hydro, and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow Science Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Glasgow Exhibition Centre Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kinning Park Station is 19 minutes.
Pros: Big hotel great views
Pros: Closeness to the conference venue.
Cons: Quality of the restaurant.
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre
Located in Glasgow Westend, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The SSE Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow Science Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Glasgow Exhibition Centre Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kinning Park Station is 13 minutes.
Pros: Very comfortable beds, fridge in room
Cons: Cost of parking even when staying at hotel.
Pros: We were at a concert in the SECC. It was right next door so it made our evening hassle free. No parking worries, traffic worries. The room was absolutely fine, had everything we needed. We sat out in the sun at the water and had a drink beforehand, breakfast was lovely. It was perfect for our needs.
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow - City Ctr Riverside
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of George Square and Glasgow Cathedral. The SSE Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Glasgow Argyle Street Station is only a 4-minute walk and St Enoch Station is 7 minutes.
Pros: The room was very comfortable and I liked that you didn't have to wait to be seated at breakfast
Cons: There could have been brighter lights in the room, we found it a bit dim. Also I thought there would have been more vegetarian items in the hot breakfast section (mushrooms and tomatoes). I was surprised there weren't any tomatoes bearing in mind all the 'five a day' health advertising there is these days
Very convenient location, friendly staff, good value.
Jurys Inn Glasgow
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this eco-friendly hotel is steps away from St. Enoch Centre and Merchant City. George Square and Buchanan Street are also within 10 minutes. St Enoch Station is only a 4-minute walk and Bridge Street Station is 6 minutes.
Pros: The staff were very helpful.The room was good.Breakfast was good.
Cons: We had a problem with checking in,but it was a very efficient member of staff which helped to put it right.The kettle in the room was faulty ,which was a very unpleasant taste to the water.The reception quickly replaced the kettle ,which was good service.
Pros: Close to the train station and not a far walk from some busy shopping streets. They validate parking
Cons: Room/ water had a smell of sulfur. The couch in the room had a visible white stain.
Pros: Laura on front desk was amazing .Very clean, nice breakfast,good location . Parking was easy at a multi park very close
Pros: Located within walking of train station. Rooms were comfortable. Breakfast is not included in Odom rate but well worth paying for.
Cons: Thin walls. Could hear people in the next room. She was quite loud
Novotel Glasgow Centre
This family-friendly Glasgow hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute walk of Sauchiehall Street and Kings Theatre Glasgow. George Square and Royal Concert Hall are also within 15 minutes. Glasgow Charing Cross Station is only a 4-minute walk and Cowcaddens Station is 8 minutes.
Pros: Well run, clean, modern, well located.
Cons: No issues.
Pros: The lobby is nice and modern and the staff were friendly/helpful. Appreciated the free WiFi.
Cons: The room felt like a nice hostel, not a 4 star hotel. This location is 2 blocks from the nightclub scene so it was very loud with people shouting on the streets and cars revving their engines. The water closet was very plain and the toilet paper quality poor. There is no pool/whirlpool/jacuzzi. We booked this room at a discount rate, thankfully. Had I paid full price, I would not have been happy with the full-rate and the quality of hotel. This is more like a 2 star hotel.
Pros: Hotel was modern and very clean. Staff were also very friendly.
Cons: Gym facilities were advertised but no weights section existed. As such I was disappointed to not be able to do a workout as planned. It would be useful to clarify this on the website I.e. Call it a cardio gym.
Alexander Thomson Hotel
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Enoch Centre, Merchant City and Buchanan Street. George Square and Gallery of Modern Art are also within 15 minutes. Glasgow (ZGG-Glasgow Central Train Station) is only a 5-minute walk and St Enoch Station is 5 minutes.
Pros: close to station and shopping
Cons: lack of hot water in afternoon.
Pros: Very central hotel for shops and pubs. Staff very pleasant.
Cons: The bar area is a very nice place to sit whether it be in the comfy sofas at the TV or at the window overlooking the busy street watching the world go by and so it would be nice if the bar was open in the afternoon even for soft/hot drinks.
Pros: Excellent value for money. Very clean, with helpful and pleasant staff. The location is great for our girls shopping week-ends. Would recommend highly.
Pros: Central location.
Cons: Very basic but price reflective of this.
Pros: Great location and very helpful and friendly staff. The room was spacious and generally comfortable.
Cons: The bathroom needed some repair— a light was broken and a shelf by the sink was loose from the wall.
Pros: The location was good and the staff was friendly.
Cons: The room was not very clean; and most unfortunately it was mainly in the bathroom. The toilet had not been properly cleaned. Also the shower head needed tightening; when turned on - water spouted in nearly every direction making it impossible to not make a giant mess. The pillows were flat and the mattress was stiff. I'm not picky about these things as long as they are clean - which they appeared to be.
Pros: The location is great - close to many things, easy walk to the airport bus.
Cons: Breakfast was mediocre at best. Toilet in the room dripped all night, which wasn't too much of a problem due to the constant road noise. Shower head could not be lifted high enough to be over my head due to a short hose and the pressure was highly variable. Bathroom mirror is placed such that I had a nice view of my bellybutton but could not see my face to shave. Room was far too warm on arriving and turning the radiator "off" still left it heating.
Pros: The wonderful wood work and decor in the bar and breakfast rooms on the 1st floor - very old European.
Pros: The hotel was close to the train station.
Cons: The hotel room was very outdated and could have been cleaner. The hotel is way over priced for what you actually get. It is also close to a bar that has very loud karaoke. The price of this hotel should have been at least half of what we paid.
Cons: the room could have been doing with a fresh lick of paint and a little updating but all in all for the price and the location we had very little to complain about . It had everythin that anyone on an over night or short stay requires and we would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting glasgow its location in the heart of the city centre is fabulous and noise level was not an issue .
Euro Hostel Glasgow
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hostel is steps away from St. Enoch Centre and Merchant City. Buchanan Street and O2 Academy Glasgow are also within 10 minutes. St Enoch Station is only a 4-minute walk and Bridge Street Station is 6 minutes.
Pros: The location couldnt be more central, the staff are very nice and rooms are as good as you can expect. There's a bar downstairs which serves breakfast too. I stayed at a private room which was amazing for the money I paid. Everything you'd expect in a Hotel room at third of the price.
Cons: It's very noisy with the traffic and trains as well as loud guests in the corridors. I didn't mind but don't go if you're a light sleeper.
Pros: The people, the space, the location and the food.
Cons: The tv is on the wrong wall on room 718, neither bunk bed has a clear view. The shower was a bit hard to work out and the pressure is not great. The soap in the shower should be actual bath gel or body shampoo not hand hashing foam.
Pros: The rooms are clean and tidy, I can't complain about that.
Cons: The bathroom light in the shower is motion sensing, but it doesn't sense your motion in the shower. So the lights turn off on you about every 2 minutes and you have to get out in the dark and make motion. Not the safest. Also the shower drained poorly so it would overflow if I didn't shut off the water. I actually had to switch rooms when I first got there. The first room had mosquitoes, and smelled musty. The place was cheap, but maybe too cheap.
Pros: Great location and cheap
Cons: Shower could be more powerful and warmer
Pros: the beds were comfy enough, checking in and out was very quick, there's a bar conveniently on the first floor, and pretty close to city center and the train stations
Cons: the sinks were separate from the toilets, and situated so that if you turned the light on it would wake everyone up, breakfast was expensive and very limited, didn't have soy milk
Ibis Budget Glasgow
Located in the heart of Glasgow, this eco-friendly hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Alea Glasgow, The SSE Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. O2 Academy Glasgow and Merchant City are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shields Road Station is 9 minutes by foot and Kinning Park Station is 13 minutes.
Pros: great staff felt very comfortable the whole time we were here
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is steps away from City Chambers and George Square. Gallery of Modern Art and Merchant City are also within 5 minutes. Glasgow Queen Street Station is only a 2-minute walk and Buchanan Street Station is 3 minutes.
Pros: Front staff was accommodating and very pleasent.
Pros: Location is right on George Square and next door to Queen Street train station. Perfection! Nearly all local tours begin within a block away and the don't miss City Chambers is just across the square. City buses & cabs stop right in front. Staff is incredibly friendly ad helpful -- especially the Concierge.
Cons: It's a bit shabby because, sadly, part of it is soon to be demolished to allow for expansion of the train station. We were told a much smaller boutique hotel would emerge from what's left of the Millennium. That new hotel will of course inherit the location -- and with luck, the wonderful staff.
Merchant City Inn
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is steps away from Merchant City and Gallery of Modern Art. George Square and Buchanan Street are also within 10 minutes. Glasgow Argyle Street Station is only a 2-minute walk and St Enoch Station is 5 minutes.
Pros: Price. Location. Staff
Cons: Nothing.
easyHotel Glasgow
Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sauchiehall Street, Royal Concert Hall and Kings Theatre Glasgow. George Square and Buchanan Street are also within 15 minutes. Cowcaddens Station is only a 3-minute walk and Buchanan Street Station is 10 minutes.
Pros: Simply furnished rooms, very comfortable bed and that's good because that's basically all there was in the room. But can't be beaten on price.
Cons: Would have liked a bedside table.
Pros: Comfy bed, very quiet at night, 2min walking distance from Sauchiehall street, Buchanan street
Cons: Room facilities: bathroom inconvenient, no storage room
Pros: The price was what we were looking for.
Cons: The rooms were extremely small, almost claustrophobic. You needed to pay for every single additional item that you wanted. Pay extra for the remote, WIFI, towels, and even for your room to be cleaned. The bed was lumpy and uncomfortable and I was afraid to even sleep in it because of the just general uncleanliness I felt in the room. This room is only suitable for younger couples or singletons with minimal luggage/baggage.
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Country star set to bring party to Music Fest
September 10, 2013 | Events, Features, UToday
He was one of the first singers to add a country twang to "American Idol," but Michigan native Josh Gracin doesn't want only those in 10-gallon hats dancing in the audience at Music Fest Friday, Sept. 13.
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"A lot of people who don't listen to country have a view of country music," the 32-year-old commented during an interview for the radio show "The Relevant University: Toledo." "I encourage them to come to my live show. It's more in-your-face, very loud, lots of movement on stage, and happy-go-lucky interaction with the crowd."
During the interview, it was suggested that fans arrive early, as Gracin, a former Marine who finished fourth during the second season of "American Idol," expects many from his hometown of Westland, Mich. — about two hours from Toledo — to trek south for his 7:30 p.m. show.
The Music Fest crowd will hear Gracin's newest single, "Drink it Gone," described as an anthem celebrating the rowdy fun of "it's five o'clock somewhere" with a responsible bent.
"Drink it Gone," also the name of Gracin's national tour that began in April, is one of several songs to be released as part of an EP this fall. With technology providing a transitional era for music-buyers, Gracin said he and his new recording company, Private Label Studios, debated whether to release a fourth album in an industry dominated by digital media.
"The music business has changed," Gracin said. "Everybody knows that. Because of iTunes, people download singles more now than they do albums. We're trying to feel it out, be ahead of the curve."
His three previous releases — 2004's self-titled debut, 2008's We Weren't Crazy and 2011's Redemption — have been successful. "Nothin' to Lose" was a No. 1 smash, and Josh Gracin was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. We Weren't Crazy produced five chart singles, with the title track peaking in the top 10. Redemption showcased Gracin's skills as a songwriter, with one tune, "Long Way to Go," appearing on adult contemporary charts.
"Since Redemption, I've been pretty much doing nothing but writing," Gracin said. "I think that's the way the industry's going, seeing artists as actual singer-songwriters rather than singing whatever songwriters pen and interpreting how they wrote it."
In a tour bus about 200 days of the year, Gracin said he fills his time away from his wife, Ann Marie, and their four children with songwriting and is an active participant in social media, maintaining his own Facebook and Twitter accounts. His posts diverge from leaking new lyrics for feedback, personal revelations (his father was recently diagnosed with cancer), and trying his hand at controversial social commentary.
Following singer/actress Miley Cyrus' performance on the Video Music Awards Aug. 25, Gracin posted a statement to her father, country singer/actor Billy Ray Cyrus, remarking that she needed her dad "desperately" and that he would no longer allow his 11-year-old daughter to follow Miley's career.
The post spurred 1,148 comments of differing opinions on Gracin's Facebook page.
On Aug. 26, Gracin posted an official statement on his website,: "I am in no way passing judgement [sic] on her talent or the way she chooses to perform, but I am making a judgement [sic] call as a parent in regards to what is appropriate for my eleven year old [sic] daughter."
When asked about his experience on the television show that launched his career as "American Idol" readies for a 13th season, Gracin reminisced fondly: "I believe everything happens for a reason. It was just a coincidence that, after I joined the Marine Corps, of all the places I could get stationed, I get stationed an hour away from where they were filming 'American Idol.'
"I just got lucky. It definitely was a good experience, definitely a lot of fun, and it really prepared me for what I'm doing now."


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Welcome to another edition of Weekly Assembly, where we compile a list of fairly recent, and some fresh out the oven, songs that we thought are worth checking out from all over the world. This week we're featuring new indie band Reinbo, the hip hop supergroup Left Hand, King Gizzard's new metal track, and the incomparable popstar, Yuna.
Lukisan - Reinbo
GENRE: INDIE ROCK / TWEE POP RATING: 4 / 5 Yes, the video is corny, but the song deserves a chance. The track itself is corny with the right mixes and the right attitude can be endearing. Reinbo shows that in their latest single Lukisan, a very inspired, heartwarming track. You can hear twee influences from bands like Alphabeats & Hey Ocean. You can also hear the laidback lyricism and vocalisation reminiscent of some of the romantic songs from the KAMI OST. The KORG synths on this thing is bright and poppy, and the production percolates into areas of dream pop too. Reinbo is still a band freshly formed, and if they keep to this charming twee atmosphere, they'll have a special place in our hearts. Plus the drummer's a girl in a hijab. That's pretty badass. Left Hand - Beast Coast ft. Flatbush Zombies, Joey Bada$$, Nyck Caution, Kirk Knight, CJ Fly
GENRE: HIP HOP RATING: 4.5 / 5 With all of this Avengers: Endgame going around, the music world is churning out some awesome crossovers of their own too. One of our favourite ones is the hip hop supergroup Beast Coast, featuring the likes of the name mentioned above. They've performed as a collective since 2013, but Left Hand is their recording debut. The track is menacing and gritty, and seeing all of these talented people come together to drop some firey bars is a force to behold. (The government told me, I don't give a fuck/The media told me, I don't give a fuck). We probably can't bring back the hard-hitting political rap like Zach De La Rocha, Cypress Hill, Public Enemy, N.W.A. but the Beast Coast comes close enough. soft.tides - lost spaces
GENRE: LO-FI / INDIE / POP RATING: 3.5 / 5 The mood is in the synths. The reason why soft.tides is lost spaces's best track yet is because they've embraced a more overt synth-based sound that's filled to the brim with groovy vibes and dreamy milieus. Slowly, lost spaces is discovering their own sound and moving away from being a cookie-cutter copy of bands like The 1975 or bland sadboi R&B. They're finding their own way in their own space. Planet B - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
GENRE: THRASH METAL RATING: 4 / 5 All genre belongs to King Gizzard, goes the saying. This non-album single (it's not included in the tracklisting for their fourteenth studio album, Fishing for Fishies), is just straight on heavy metal goodness with dramatic, flashy riffs and hardass, moshable aggression. They pull it off well, despite not having gone this hard. In true King Gizzard style, there's more than meets the eye, since this heavy metal song is a wakeup song for our dying world. Remember, this is all we have - there is no Planet B. Forevermore - Yuna
GENRE: POP / R&B RATING: 3.5 / 5 Traditional Malay poetry syair blossoming into an electronic pop track. Drums that kick in the chorus as Yuna declares that she'll be reaching for eternity and nothing less. Forevermore gives a peek into the potential of Yuna's songcraft as an international pop artist. The music video seals the deal as she puts Malaysian culture in the spotlight, especially the country's smallest state, Perlis. Dai Hatsumei - Tricot
GENRE: MATH ROCK RATING: 4 / 5 On 20th March, Japanese math rock band Tricot released a 5-track mini album called Repeat. They've been in the radar of fans from around the world for a couple of years now due to their sense of aesthetic, poppier approach to math rock that combines tight mathy signatures with earwormy hooks and vocal harmonies. Dai Hatsumei is a good introduction to that sound for new listeners, especially with a chorus breakdown that kinda songs like a good old-fashioned post-punk revival cut. Mahu Kemana - Noh Salleh
GENRE: INDIE ROCK / FRENCH POP / BALLAD RATING: 4 / 5 The single after Debu Bercahaya could come straight out of Noh Salleh's 2017 album Angin Kencang. It maintains that new romantic sound, polishes it up a bit with much-needed string sections, all in the name of love. Unlike Debu Bercahaya, a song about embracing the humility of smallness of our human lives and making the best out of it, Mahu Kemana is a more straightforward love song that will make you feel tingly inside. Nina - Crumb
GENRE: PSYCHEDELIC / R&B RATING: 3.5 / 5 I was introduced the Brooklyn-based band Crumb by both a friend and the trippy music video that was made for their song Locket at the same time. There is something about thae mellow R&B vibes that gets you hooked, but it's the wayward journey the song takes that makes you stay. Nina abandons any delicious groove for a more spacey experience. It doesn't feel as big of a standout as Locket was but is interesting enough for me to wait and check out what they have in store in their next album, Jinx, which comes out on 14 June. Bangsa RD - Kwala Bĕrlumpor
GENRE: POST-HARDCORE / POST-ROCK / MATH-PUNK RATING: 3.8 / 5 The bright side to Zulhezan leaving his old post-rock band Dirgahayu is the more open-air, unrestrained madness that he expresses through the Kwala Berlumpor Project. If the prior single Cross St / Market Sq was a non-stop artillery bombardment, Bangsa RD is a well-paced surgical strike. The chopped up guitar riffs, drawling bass lines, tight drumming, explode into a satisfying chorus of shouts. The stabbing guitar passage builds up the suspense before Bangsa RD enters into a noisy spiral. The only drawback to the increasing presence of breathing room is that Bangsa RD doesn't catch your attention as much as the previous release did. Still an interesting listen! Make It Better - Anderson .Paak (ft. Smokey Robinson)
GENRE: R&B / SOUL RATING: 5 / 5 Anderson .Paak bringing in Smokey Robinson into this track is a stroke of genius. The iconic Motown singer who released such great hits like The Tracks of My Tears influenced R&B tremendously with his 1975 A Quiet Storm album, solidifying jazzy roots with slick chart-topping R&B. Anderson .Paak's song Make It Better is both a throwback and a tribute to this. The song is beautifully performed and produced, with a touch of schmaltzy soul that makes me miss the late 90s - early 200s R&B. Like John Legend at his rawest. God bless Anderson .Paak's diligence, releasing his new album, "Ventura", after having only released "Oxnard" last year. It's coming out tomorrow (12 April 2019) actually, and it features the likes of Andre 3000 and Nate Dogg. So far, all of the tracks teasing to Ventura have been more soulful and more wholesome than the often satirical tracks in Oxnard. It's exciting to see what other side Anderson .Paak can show us.


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AASAA mass stir over ST issue on Feb 29
By Staff Correspondent - 15 Sep 2010 12:00 AM GMT
DIBRUGARH, Feb 25 - The All Adivasi Students� Association of Assam (AASAA) has decided to organize mass agitations at all district headquarters on February 29 to press for scheduling of the Adivasi communities in Assam. The central executive committee of the Adivasi student body resolved that all district units of AASAA will submit common memorandum to the Prime Minister of India through respective Deputy Commissioners.
The student body has also resolved to intensify stir against the BJP-led Central government if it fails to fulfil the demand of scheduling of the Adivasis before the ensuing Assembly polls in Assam. The central leaders of AASAA have also instructed the district leaders to enquire about previous memorandums submitted at the offices of the Deputy Commissioners on various issues, a release stated.
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Wow, time flies doesn't it. Very cool Doug.
Life changes have kind of held me out, plus just don't get to much any more.
WOW, time does fly....I bought my boys red 77 9 years ago this month I think, so next Spring will be my 10 year anniversary....pretty wild.
Can't begin to post all that I've gained on here and yes, it's not the same as it was back then for sure.
Congrats Doug...I'm glad we were able to become friends!
^^^site says I joined in 2010, so I have two more years to hit my 10 years!
Congrats on 10 years doesn't seem nearly that long. I pulled 10 years of time here also.
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What makes extreme athletes take risks?
A University of Quebec at Chicoutimi study found that some skiers and snowboarders actually took more risks when they returned to the slopes after an injury.
John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Alex Hutchinson
Special to The Globe and Mail
Published March 9, 2014 Updated April 14, 2017
One of the pleasures of elite sport is seeing a familiar action – running, jumping, shooting a puck, throwing a ball – elevated to a sublime display of near-perfection. The athletes do the same things we all do, only much, much better.
But that's not how I felt watching Canada's freestyle skiers twist and flip through the air in Sochi last month. In this and other newer extreme events, I wasn't just amazed at the prowess of the medalists; I was amazed that anyone dares to take part in these sports in the first place.
According to research from the University of British Columbia, that may relate to how my brain is wired. Studies of skiers, snowboarders and other extreme athletes are shedding new light on why different people are attracted to different types of activities – and learning more might help us establish exercise patterns we can stick with, as well as channelling behaviour like risk- and sensation-seeking toward a positive outlet.
While many sports carry risks, there's a subset of sports in which risk isn't just a by-product – it's one of the main attractions.
For example, a Université du Québec à Chicoutimi study found that, far from being deterred by the threat of mishaps, some skiers and snowboarders actually took more risks when they returned to the slopes after an injury.
This seemingly irrational attraction is what Dr. Cynthia Thomson decided to study for her doctoral work with UBC genetics researcher Dr. Jim Rupert, though she'd initially intended to study a completely different topic.
"During my first year, Jim noticed that my friends and I were always escaping into the mountains to go climbing or skiing," she recalls.
"And he wondered whether there was something genetic about it."
Intrigued by the question, Thomson recruited a sample of 503 skiers and snowboarders in Whistler, Vancouver, Lake Louise, and Banff, and performed a series of psychological and genetic tests, as well as assessing their sports-specific risk-taking behaviour.
She zeroed in on a gene called DRD4, which helps determine the density of dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a brain chemical often linked to reward-seeking, for example to the "high" experienced by a skydiver during a jump. A single variation in the coding of this gene has been associated in previous studies with sensation-seeking behaviour including drug use, and sure enough, the skiers in Thomson's study with this particular variant of the gene also displayed more risk-taking behaviour on the slopes.
For a follow-up study, Thomson, who is now at Quest University in Squamish, went to the adventure-sports hub of Chamonix, in France, to compare athletes in high-risk sports such as skydiving, parkour, paragliding and BASE jumping to more sedate activities such as running and yoga. While the results have yet to be published, differences in sensation-seeking were again apparent.
So, given the genetic variant they share, are high-risk snowboarders as addicted to the rush of bombing down a new slope as addicts are to a drug? The psychological tests revealed a crucial difference: Unlike drug-takers, extreme athletes don't score high on impulsivity. "People often attach the word 'reckless' to these sports," says Thomson. "But these people aren't reckless; they're very calculated in making decisions and thinking before they act. They just value the sensation very highly."
In that light, American snowboarder Shaun White's much-mocked decision to skip the slopestyle event in Sochi makes sense.
His sport is always dangerous, but he's making careful decisions about the level of danger he's willing to accept. For recreational athletes who share White's appetite for thrills (and his dislike of broken bones), that's an important message to remember.
The research also raises the question of whether preference for other sports is influenced by our genes. Could genes linked to endorphins or endocannabinoids – the brain chemicals thought to be responsible for runner's high – play a role in who finds endurance sports pleasurable?
We don't yet know enough about the individual variation in these traits to draw a conclusion, says Dr. David Raichlen, a University of Arizona researcher who studies runner's high. However, he points out that twin studies have demonstrated a genetic component to exercise adherence, which may be due in part to differences in brain chemistry.
For Thomson, one of the take-away messages of her research is the idea that sensation-seeking, which is usually associated with negative behaviour, can be a positive in certain contexts. It's an idea she's pursuing with an organization called Take a Hike that leads at-risk youth on outdoor adventures.
"Living in a ski town, you hear lots of anecdotes about people who partied a lot before they found their sport," she says. "I do think there's something to the idea that sports can be the alternative high."
The daredevil gene
Cynthia Thomson's research focuses on the dopamine-4 receptor (DRD4) gene. At one particular spot on this gene, you can have either a cytosine (C) or thymine (T) base. Since you have one copy of the gene from each parent, there are three possible genotypes:
CC: High risk-taking (probability ~15 to 25 per cent)
CT: Medium risk-taking (probability ~50 per cent)
TT: Low risk-taking (probability ~25 to 35 per cent)
Alex Hutchinson blogs about exercise research at sweatscience.runnersworld.com.
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Archbishop Justin Welby
Justin Portal Welby (born 6 January 1956) is the 105th and present Archbishop of Canterbury - the most senior bishop in the Church of England. He succeeded Rowan Williams as archbishop in February 2013.[1]
Welby was born in London. His early career was in the oil industry but in 1989, he studied for ordination in Durham, England. After several parochial appointments he became the Dean of Liverpool and was appointed as the Bishop of Durham in 2011.[2]
Welby's theology is reported as representing the evangelical tradition within Anglicanism[3] and he has written about the relationship between finance and religion. On 9 November 2012, it was officially announced that Justin Welby would become the next Archbishop of Canterbury; this will not happen until February 2013 when the current archbishop will retire.[3]
Recently there has been revelations as a result of a released DNA test, showing that, he is in fact the son of Winston Churchill's last private secretary[4].
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Mahindra Satyam (formerly Satyam Computer Services) is a software services company, owned by Tech Mahindra, part of India's Mahindra Group. It provides IT consulting, outsourcing, and back-office processing services to global corporations.
Hyderabad-based Satyam Computer Services, established in 1987, was among the top four technology outsourcing companies in India. In early 2009, its founder and then Chairman B. Ramalinga Raju admitted to having committed accounting fraud for years by falsifying Satyam's revenues, profits, cash reserves,and even its employee-count.
The Indian government appointed a three-member committee headed by NASSCOM president Kiran Karnik to oversee the revival of the company and find a suitable bidder for it. In 2010, Tech Mahindra emerged as the successful bidder to acquire a 51% stake in Satyam for Rs 2,890 crore ($518.7 million, approximately).
Satyam has been renamed Mahindra Satyam and is in the process of being merged with Tech Mahindra at the time of this writing.
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Answer. Answer:Philippine literature is literature associated with the Philippines from prehistory, through its colonial legacies, and on to the present. Pre-Hispanic Philippine literature was actually epics passed on from generation to generation, originally through an oral tradition.
Formative Stage (1800–1900) Nationalist Stage (1883–1903) The Golden Age (1903–1966) Modern Works (1966–present)
A new set of colonizers brought about new changes in Philippine literature. New literary forms such as free verse [in poetry], the modern short story and the critical essay were introduced. … Abadilla later influenced young poets who wrote modern verses in the 1960s such as Virgilio S.
What is the impact of Philippine literature in our life? Our Philippine Literature helped broaden my imagination, it improved my creativity, and it inspired me to learn to express my feelings, imaginations and thoughts through poetry and short stories and other types of literary works.
Studying Philippine literature is so important because it portrays as a living language. Philippine literature introduces real life situations within the experiential background of the youth to the featured literary pieces. This is bringing us into such issues as environmental awareness, peace education and others.
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Spanish Colonization (1565-1898)
Because Spain controlled the Philippines so early and for so long, they were a massive influence to the modern Filipino culture. The biggest influence still seen to this day is religion. The majority of religion practiced in the Philippines is still Roman Catholic, at 79.5%.
The different literary periods in Philippine literature include the pre-colonial period, the Spanish colonial era, the American colonial era and the contemporary period. Literature in the Philippines evolved as part of the country's changing history.
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