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After a post last week where I explained that the trend was to have light neutral walls- Jen (and her men) asked: "Will you show me some good exceptions please?"
So- Jen - Of course- there are always exceptions- and MANY wonderful ways to decorate a home with colorful walls.
Exception #1- Wallpaper. Bold wonderful patterns. I love it!
The trend is the trend- but that certainly is not what you should always be following. See this post for a good example of outdated trends. Decide what it is that you really love. Then your home will be an extension of yourself. It won't be so likely to date itself so quickly. If you love colorful walls- you should have them. A note with colorful walls. Look at the photo with the red walls. The crisp white wood trim everywhere helps the red to really look great. If you have color in your walls- and although the color is great- you feel like something is still missing- look at your trim. Is your baseboard only 3 inches high- and your windows are un-cased? That is why the red in the magazine looks so great- and your walls.... well- you know what I mean. It is the contrast of trim and walls that really help the walls to look wonderful.


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Back in 1935, Variety famously uncorked a trade headline for the ages: “Sticks Nix Hick Pix.”
This weekend, there is another striking Variety headline, but unfortunately for the publication, this particular banner scream will go down in the history books for some decidedly less clever phonetic sourcing of the alphabet’s 24th letter. By FishbowlLA’s count, there are a boffo 30 x’s crowning Karen Idelson’s item about the film industry’s switch to digital production means:
The headline appears to be a placeholder that was never updated; there’s also the possibility that this particular weekly edition article was a still-in-the-works item that was accidentally published Saturday morning at 4 a.m. We’ve contacted Variety for an explanation; if-when they respond, we’ll update the item below.
Update – 01/23/12: Shortly after we contacted Variety yesterday, the item was taken down from the website. A rep for the publication has since told FishbowlLA that the article in question was automatically posted before it was ready. The piece will be completed and re-posted in the near future… with a proper headline.

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Following an unresolved
disagreement about the procurement of 50 advanced helicopters from Bell
Textron, Turkey is planning to hold parallel negotiations with Bell and the
competing bidder, Russian-Israeli team, headed by Kamov.
The Russian Israeli team originally
proposed the Ka-50-2 (Above) Turkey and Bell disagreed on several grounds, including
the cost and configuration of the AH-1Z King Cobra attack helicopters
(below), Erdogan, specially modified, side-by side seating configuration of the Ka-50
helicopter, armed with up to two tons of armament and ammunition, including
up to 12 supersonic Vikhr laser guided missiles, rockets and a rapid firing
30 mm gun. The helicopter was offered with comprehensive "Glass Cockpit"
systems and countermeasures suite.
The Bell AH-1Z incorporate the new
low signature four blade rotor, up to eight Hellfire missiles and stinger
missiles. Turkey is planning to buy 145 new helicopters. The estimated cost
of the initial phase was $1.5 billion. The contract with Bell was expected
to include significant Turkish participation, with local production by
Turkish Aircraft Industries (TAI), with the Target Sight System fire control
subcontracting by Aselsan. General Electric was expected to provide the


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My favorite homemade peanut butter granola recipe! It’s quick and easy to make, it’s naturally sweetened with honey, and it’s ridiculously, irresistibly, completely delicious. Feel free to customize with any add-ins that you prefer.
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup nuts (such as peanuts, sliced almonds, chopped pecans, or a mix)
- 1/3 cup natural smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt*
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- optional: 1/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- optional: 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Heat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine oats and nuts in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Heat briefly in the microwave (for 20-30 seconds) or in a small saucepan (over medium heat for 3-4 minutes) until warm, but not bubbly. Stir again until smooth.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats mixture, and stir until evenly combined.
- Spread the granola out evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, and keeping an eye on the granola to ensure that it doesn’t burn. Remove pan from the oven, sprinkle the coconut on top, and give the mixture a good stir. Bake for 4-5 more minutes, or until the granola is lightly toasted and golden.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire baking rack. Let the granola cool until it reaches room temperature. Then stir in the chocolate chips (if using), and any other optional add-ins you might prefer.
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
*I like to also sprinkle on a bit of flaky sea salt (like this) at the end.
Gluten-Free: If making this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats and ingredients.

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The World Heritage Committee,
- Having examined Document WHC/16/40.COM/7A.Add,
- Recalling Decisions 37 COM 7B.57, 38 COM 7A.12 and 39 COM 7A.36, adopted at its 37th (Phnom Penh, 2013), 38th (Doha, 2014) and 39th (Bonn, 2015) sessions respectively,
- Taking into account Decision 40 COM 7A.22 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic, adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul, 2016),
- Commends the State Party for taking emergency safeguarding measures to protect the property and for undertaking its detailed documentation;
- Reiterates that the State Party should continue to safeguard the Crac des Chevaliers through minimal first aid interventions, to prevent theft, further collapse and natural degradation, and refrain from undertaking conservation and reconstruction works until the situation allows, for the development of comprehensive conservation strategies and actions that respond to international standards in full consultation with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies;
- Requests the State Party to invite a joint World Heritage Centre/ICOMOS/ICCROM Reactive Monitoring mission to evaluate the state of conservation of the property and identify measures needed to reverse the decay and ensure the conservation and protection of the property, as soon as the security situation allows;
- Decides to retain the Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din (Syrian Arab Republic) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

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This modern enclave is in the heart of NYC's last and largest natural forest, Fort Tryon Park. Street parking is free and all major amenities are within one block: the express subway (20 minutes to downtown), grocery stores, parks, library, and restaurants galore! Explore this up-and-coming neighborhood!
A modern and affordable pairing with this much space is hard to find at this price in a city as pricey as New York. Get comfortable in this minimalist hide-away-- away from the noise and hustle and bustle that you will find throughout the city. The convenience of having a big apartment so close to an express subway downtown is the best of both worlds!
Make yourself at home! Wifi is available throughout the apartment so you can plan your outings easily, and you are welcome to help yourself to anything in the fridge!
I will be away and the apartment will be all yours... please be courteous and enjoy yourself!
If you are looking for a quiet hide-away from the city noise, you have found the place. With Fort Tyron Park and Inwood Park just a few minutes walk away, you can relax and lookout over the Hudson river. The hidden gems around the Cloisters are often unseen but one of New York City's greatest treasures.
One block away from the express A line, which can get you downtown in as little as 20 minutes... and enjoy the entertainment while the train zooms non-stop from 125th and 59th street!
Diana's apartment is great ! It is close to a subway station which leads directly in the center of New York, there is enough space for 4 people, it is very sunny and towels were at our disposal. Diana and her friends are very nice and very available if necessary.
Our stay in New York will be a wonderful souvenir !
Absolutely LOVED AND ADORED staying at Diana's place. The apartment was comfortable and light and had everything we needed, the cafés down the road had possibly the best coffee in NYC we have had so far this trip and Diana herself and her friends were very accommodating and welcoming and just delightful. The neighbourhood is safe and close to the subway which is a blessing. Best place to be if you want to be just out of the very crowded city.
Apartment is located in a safe, family neighborhood just around the corner from the subway-clean and exactly as described. A real New-York experience away from the tourists but not far from all the sites with unlimited options for things to do.
Diana met us as arranged and delivered all that was promised. Would stay with her again without hesitation.
As fellow New Yorkers, we needed a place for family to stay while visiting from out of town. Diana's place was perfect! The apartment is well decorated, clean, and as advertised. Four can stay comfortably. If you want to stay in Manhattan without paying Manhattan prices, this is your best bet. We will definitely be contacting Diana for future stays. She was both professional and accommodating.
We enjoyed our stay. Everything occurred as expected and agreed.
The internet was not working. During the time that we have been there we couldn't turn on the heater because it is controlled by the building. There was not other means to heat the bedroom and the weather was a bit cold in the city.
The apartament is close to the metro station and there is parking in the vicinity.
We are happy to stay in Diana’s apartment. It is very functional, clean and positioned close to public transport. We very liked the fact that bedroom was quiet despite been on busy street. The communication with Diana was very efficient. We only found out that Wi-Fi Internet password has been changed recently and Diana wasn’t able to help us to establish the Internet connection. All the rest was as described.

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|St. Teresa of Avila by Francois Gerard.|
She is Friend of the Lord.
For my Protestant friends, I want to remind you that all true devotion is Christ centered. So the only purpose of devotion to our guardian angels is to draw closer to Christ. And that is our angels' purpose -- to draw us to Christ. An angel can be a friend, helper, beloved, but your devotion does not end with the good spirit. He is to be used as a ladder to Jesus Christ.
|Note the angel in the background|
directing Isidore's plow while he
|Angel with cross|
Statue at Lourdes, France
|Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.|
Another angel poem?

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Kim, K.D. and K. Ewing
Shinduri is considered as representative Korean natural sand dune ecosystem because of undisturbed status composed of primary dune including foredune and slack, and secondary dune and higher species richness than the other sand dunes. Therefore, other disturbed sand dunes should be restored following Shinduri sand dune structure and vegetation composition. The restoration options for sand dune areas in South Korea are as follows: the restoration of other sand dune areas toward the condition of Shinduri sand dune, introduction plant species of Shinduri sand dune into other sand dune areas, prohibition of artificial building and exotic soils, and conservation of sand dune surrounding areas.
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Jane Kennedy, who is largely seen as a Blairite, quit over her inability to block the appointment of Sir David Henshaw as chair of the North West Strategic Health Authority. Sir David, the former chief executive of Liverpool city council, was appointed last month to the part-time post.
"It was made clear to me that as a minister I had absolutely no influence at all, and my opinion should not even be expressed, on the appointment," she said. "That view was put to me by a special adviser in Number 10, who has open access to the chair of the appointments commission and thinks this a really good appointment. So I was being told the appointments commission, rightly so, is independent of political influence, but then the penny dropped that only certain political influence gets through."
Sir David, who fell out with the Liberal Democrats on the council, was "the wrong person to run the NHS", she said.


Car bomb kills 14, injures 40 in eastern Iraq
Up to 40 people were injured in the attack near a market place. (AFP/File)
A car bomb explosion near a market place in the eastern Iraqi town of Balad Ruz has killed 14 people and injured nearly 40 others.
Police sources say the explosive-laden car was blown up Saturday night in the predominantly Shia town which is located 70 kilometers (45 miles) northeast of the capital city, Baghdad, AP reported.
Police cordoned off the blast area. Several shops and cars were damaged in the blast.
Local medics confirmed the death toll; however, all officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to news outlets.
So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the bombing but it bears the hallmarks of attacks by ISIL.
ISIL terrorists invaded Iraqi territory in June 2014, and took control of large swathes in the west and north of the country.
The extremist group has committed heinous acts and terrorized the various communities in Iraq, including Shias, Sunnis, Kurds and Christians in areas under their influence.


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Precision control of an external Piezo valve with full scale (TEOS equivalent) of 6.4 g/min
This thermal Liquid Flow Controller (LFC) is designed to work with the PE MSP Turbo™ Vaporizers. The 2940 LFC is comprised of a thermal sensor to sense the mass flow rate of the liquid and generate a voltage to operate the piezoelectric control valve in the PE MSP Turbo™ Vaporizers. The 2940 features a fast response time making it a good choice for short duration vapor pulses frequently used in ALD or short pulse CVD. The 2940 features zoned ‘PID’ settings and a self-learning function for improved control.


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We are discussing Betterhelp Future Of Therapy Conference…
” Well, you understand, there’s depression and depression. What I mean by depression in my own case is that depression isn’t just the blues. It’s not just like I have a hangover on the weekend … the lady didn’t show up or something like that. It isn’t that. It’s not truly depression; it’s a sort of mental violence which stops you from functioning effectively from one moment to the next. You lose something someplace, and all of a sudden you’re gripped by a sort of angst of the heart and of the spirit …” -Leonard Cohen
Therapy has become such a crucial and big part of society. So, where did it all begin? Well, individuals have been helping each other through words for thousands of years. The very first therapy took place over 3,500 years back when healing “magic” and stories were a method for people to come together and link and share problems, pleasures, and love with others.
Today, therapy is a tool that has an extensive reach. There are numerous kinds of therapy and hundreds of countless therapists that specialize in various areas of psychological health and healthcare. Let’s take a look at the history of therapy and how it has actually impacted our lives today.

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Touring the countryside on a bright sunny summer day, I challenged myself to capture the beauty of black and white...
Where the elements meet. Here a clear sky makes a perfect canvas to capture the textures of wood, the rich blacks of the shadows, and if you look closely you can see the canopy being lifted by a gentle breeze of wind.
The Water Boy. Looking at this I'm reminded of the Adam Sandler's movie "The Waterboy" It's nice cool and refreshing.
Feel the cool. This is true bottled water, chilled in such a way it turned the sky blue.
The Sampler. What better way to enjoy a nice summer day than to have the tasting brought to you. Move from the white, rose, to the reds.
Love. Sometimes you find love in the strangest places. Once you see it, it will have you in a barrel.
Up close and personal. Sometimes you just have to move in close to see the details.
Down on the farm. I think of the images of farms from days gone by and say to myself, they don't build them like they use to.
Sunset on the mountainside. After a day of venturing throughout the countryside, its time to head back before the sunsets and the pitch black of night covers the land.


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SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) - Portugal wins the 2016 European Championship, after substitute Eder scored in extra time to give his team a 1-0 win over France.
Eder's long-range shot that beat the despairing dive of France captain Hugo Lloris has sealed a first ever major tournament win for Portugal, beating the hosts despite losing captain Cristiano Ronaldo to a first-half injury.
Eder shook off Laurent Koscielny and fired a low, right-foot shot to break French hearts in the 109th minute after the match at the Stade de France had ended level at 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Ronaldo was taken off on a stretcher off in the 25th minute after he failed to recover from a heavy challenge by France's attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet. He returned to sit on the bench, his left knee bandaged, and limped onto the pitch to encourage his teammates at the start of both periods of extra time.

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What is it with hotels named "Grand"?
Hotel Grand, situated in the heart of all that is cool and exciting in Tirana, is a rather disappointing hotel. The rooms are dark, the restaurant is of poor quality, and the wireless internet that services the hotel almost NEVER works.
While the strongest quality of this hotel is its location, Tirana is small enough where location does not have to be a determining factor when selecting a hotel.
Particularly if you are traveling on business, I would strongly discourage you from staying at the Grand.
More about Hotel Grand
The Equestrian Statue and Grand Hotel Tirana
Popular Hotels in Tirana
Sheshi Italia, P.O. Box 1717, Tirane, Albania
Rr. Andon Z. Cajupi 6 & 7, Tirana
Skenderbeg Square 8, Tirana
Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana
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- Mount Zion Hotel
- Husa Zenith
- Shorebreak Hotel
- Perola do Oceano
- De Vere Carden Park Hotel Chester
- Vina del Mar Apartments
- Amerihost Inn Wooster North Oh
- Pestana Dom Joao II
- Heywoods Motor Lodge Rotorua
- Gran Melia Don Pepe
- Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
- Econo Lodge Ocean View Beach East
- Citrus Hotel
- Hampton Inn Houston-I-10 West


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|Address:||2000 Vaughn Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76105, USA|
Nawaf Group is located in Tarrant County of Texas state. On the street of Vaughn Boulevard and street number is 2000. To communicate or ask something with the place, the Phone number is (817) 536-1000.
The coordinates that you can use in navigation applications to get to find Nawaf Group quickly are 32.7250749 ,-97.2797903


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Today’s the day we start a Whole30 food challenge… more like detox, really. Considering I’m competing in the CrossFit Open and a Tough Mudder in the next few months, it’s time to buckle down and get my nutrition back on track. I’m allowing for a few modifications so that my husband won’t strangle me with all these new food rules, but otherwise it will be a pretty strict 30 days of eating clean. I’m hoping to keep a log here of recipes and what I’m taking in, just to have a little more accountability. And we end just in time to go meet Joy and cause some trouble in the Windy City!
I went to Denver for a long weekend in October to visit college friends & had a blast! Just a few pics from my phone, will share more eventually!
Last week I talked about my love for European cafes. It was on my trip to Germany that I fell in love with the mid-afternoon coffee and cake break. Pretty much Kaffee and Kuchen was my and Danae’s lunch every day while we were there. It was great! We ate and drank our way through the northern half of the country so here is our daily coffee break.
In Hamburg we didn’t get cake, but we did make a stop for Balzac Coffee. We needed coffee, but mostly we just wanted to giggle over the name Balzac.
In Gottingen we stopped at Cron & Lanz. This is where we started ordering kaffee mit baileys, which just improved the experience. We both agreed these were the best desserts of the trip! Their chocolates were incredible as well, it was very upsetting when I finished my last one a few weeks after we got home!
The next day in Gottingen we had an hour to kill before our train left. So of course we found an outdoor cafe in the city center and ordered a round of kaffee mit baileys to enjoy while we people watched. German fashion and German daddies (we were amazed that they took their kids places) were the main topics of conversation.
In Sababurg we stopped at the biergarten inside Tierpark Sababurg. There was cake involved, but we got beer instead of coffee. And it was a good thing we did with the whole getting attacked by a baby donkey thing.
Our first day in Kassel we stopped for another round of kaffee mit baileys and kuchen. Well, atleast Danae did. I decided to get real food but somehow ended up ordered soggy toast with tomatoes. Life lesson learned-always order cake!!
Just a small sampling of our unofficial food & drink tour of Germany!!
I ate at Paris Club a few months ago and I ordered the skate wing with lemon, capers, and brown butter. I didn’t even really know what skate wing was, but it was on the seafood menu and I was feeling adventurous so I just ordered it. And oh my goodness was it delicious! Sadly I didn’t take any pictures that night, but I knew I would have to recreate the flavors later on from home.
Trader Joe’s carries a good selection of frozen, individually packaged fish-perfect for cooking for one! This became one of my go-to recipes for cooking tilapia over the summer. Just add some veggies and it is a quick, delicious meal!
Browned Butter Tilapia
Brown a few tablespoons of butter. Pour over tilapia fillet in small ramekins or foil pouch. Add a tablespoon or so of capers and squeeze lemon on top. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes until flaky, or a little longer if the fish is frozen. Enjoy!
I spent an awesome week in London and Paris over Thanksgiving! One of my favorite parts of Europe is the little cafes they have everywhere. It is so relaxing to sit and enjoy a coffee and dessert. It’s even more relaxing with if you add Baileys to the coffee, but that is a story for a different day. Europeans really do understand leisure better than Americans, and this is the perfect example. There is no feeling of being rushed. In fact, it is usually hard to flag someone down when you do want to leave!
I was excited to discover Patisserie Valerie in London!! Valerie must be a more common name in Europe because I saw another store that included it in the name. I passed it on the way to Piccadilly to shop with my whole (huge) family so clearly I had to go back. My sisters and I went for coffee and dessert a few days later and it was delicious! We tried the chocolate mousse and the eclair, both were amazing!! If only America would pick up this tradition!
I absolutely love pumpkin pie! Actually pretty much anything with pumpkin. In the fall I made it my mission to make a pumpkin pie completely from scratch, which I had never done before. This was only my second time making homemade pie crust so it was a good challenge.
The crust tasted good but I didn’t roll it out enough so it was too thick. Eventually I will make a perfect pie crust!! But it didn’t matter that the crust wasn’t the best because the inside of this pie was heavenly! Seriously the best pumpkin pie I have ever had. And I have eaten a lot of them. I think roasting my own pumpkin made a huge difference in flavor compared to the canned stuff. I may never go back!
I looked up a lot of recipes but none of them seemed quite right to me, so I just combined them all and the result was amazing!
2 cups roasted pumpkin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Make or buy pie crust. I suck at it so can’t give any good directions. Combine ingredients. Don’t worry if it is super watery compared to pie from canned puree. Bake for 50 minutes at 375. Enjoy!


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Recall of physical activity is a known problem affecting all forms of self-report. Participants age 8–16 years contributed to 16 focus groups and 24 interviews based on cognitive interviewing (n = 8) and think-aloud (n = 8) and general probing (n = 8) techniques. When unassisted, participants readily described physical activity mode but gave vague descriptions of daily activities. In contrast, the close detail of frequency, intensity, and duration of these activities was only more fully developed through prompting. Talk-based methods can provide considerable insight into developing more reliable and valid physical activity self-reports.
Exploring Recall of Physical Activity in Young People Using Qualitative Interviewing
James McKenna, Lucy Jane Foster, and Angela Page
Physical Activity and Dimensions of Subjective Well-Being in Older Adults
Aphrodite Stathi, Kenneth R. Fox, and James McKenna
Using a qualitative approach, the dimensions of subjective well-being of active older adults were outlined and ways identified through which they might be influenced by participation in physical activities. One-to-one and group interviews were used to collect the data. Using cross-case analysis, 17 main themes were identified. The following main dimensions emerged: developmental, material, physical, mental, and social well-being. The findings indicated that physical activity influences all dimensions of the subjective well-being of older adults, with the exception of material well-being. Physical activity appears to contribute to the mental health of older adults through maintenance of a busy and active life, mental alertness, positive attitude toward life and avoidance of stress, negative function, and isolation. The complexity of subjective well-being and the multiple roles of physical activity stress the need to extend qualitative research to sedentary older adults and the institutionalized elderly to explore the relationship between well-being and physical activity in later life.
The Transition of Medical Students Through Residency: Effects on Physical Activity and Other Lifestyle-Related Behaviors
Alba Pardo, Anna Mitjans, Lucía Baranda, Manel Salamero, James McKenna, Antoni Arteman, and Mariona Violán
Little is known about lifestyle choices and preventive healthcare-seeking behaviors during the transition from medical school graduation to residency training, a period characterized by increased rates of stress and lack of free time due to demanding working conditions. All of these issues are likely to affect physical activity (PA) level. This study explored the evolution of PA and other lifestyle behaviors during this transition.
A cross-sectional study and a cohort study were conducted with medical students (2010) and physicians before and after the first year of residency (2013 and 2014). A self-administered questionnaire assessed PA, health and lifestyle behaviors.
From a sample of 420 medical students and 478 residents, 74% comply with current PA guidelines. PA decreased by 16% during residency. Low levels of PA were found among (i) females and in respondents who reported (ii) poor self-perceived health and (iii) unhealthy body weight (P < .05). Low PA level was also significantly associated with poor mental health in first-year residents.
The transition has a negative effect on physicians’ PA level that may affect physicians’ own health and patient care. Medical programs should encourage residents to engage in PA to assure physicians’ personal and mental health.
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Clustering: Segmentation to Optimize Active Lifestyles
Stephen Zwolinsky, James McKenna, Andy Pringle, Paul Widdop, Claire Griffiths, Michelle Mellis, Zoe Rutherford, and Peter Collins
Increasingly the health impacts of physical inactivity are being distinguished from those of sedentary behavior. Nevertheless, deleterious health prognoses occur when these behaviors combine, making it a Public Health priority to establish the numbers and salient identifying factors of people who live with this injurious combination.
Using an observational between-subjects design, a nonprobability sample of 22,836 participants provided data on total daily activity. A 2-step hierarchical cluster analysis identified the optimal number of clusters and the subset of distinguishing variables. Univariate analyses assessed significant cluster differences.
High levels of sitting clustered with low physical activity. The Ambulatory & Active cluster (n = 6254) sat for 2.5 to 5 h·d−1 and were highly active. They were significantly younger, included a greater proportion of males and reported low Indices of Multiple Deprivation compared with other clusters. Conversely, the Sedentary & Low Active cluster (n = 6286) achieved ≤60 MET·min·wk−1 of physical activity and sat for ≥8 h·d−1. They were the oldest cluster, housed the largest proportion of females and reported moderate Indices of Multiple Deprivation.
Public Health systems may benefit from developing policy and interventions that do more to limit sedentary behavior and encourage light intensity activity in its place.


In modern years, Udaipur has witnessed immediate urbanization and an enhance in the number of
fashionable residences. As the town grows, so does the require for extra sophisticated and efficient
plumbing units. Upgrading your plumbing infrastructure not only improves the consolation and
benefit of each day living but also contributes to water conservation and environmental
sustainability. In this posting, we will discover some contemporary innovations in plumbing that are
suitable for Udaipur residences.
Drinking water-Preserving Fixtures
1 of the most important concerns in Udaipur, like a lot of other Indian metropolitan areas, is water scarcity.
Water-saving fixtures are essential in preserving this useful resource. Innovative
technologies, such as minimal-flow faucets, twin-flush bogs, and aerated showerheads, can
drastically minimize drinking water use devoid of compromising on overall performance. These fixtures
are easy to install and offer a price-effective way to help save drinking water, which is vital in the context
of Udaipur's growing population and constrained water provide.
Tankless Drinking water Heaters
Conventional drinking water heaters with storage tanks can be inefficient and result in electrical power wastage.
check over here drinking water heaters, also recognised as on-need drinking water heaters, give a fashionable option to
this difficulty. They warmth drinking water only when it is required, eliminating the have to have for a storage tank
and lowering energy usage. Not only do tankless drinking water heaters offer a constant
supply of hot water, but they also take up considerably less house, making them excellent for Udaipur residences
with limited area for set up.
Wise Leak Detection Methods
Undetected leaks can guide to significant water wastage and cause injury to your residence.
Smart leak detection systems can help avert such troubles by monitoring your plumbing
continually. These methods use sensors positioned in critical locations of the plumbing community to
detect leaks in authentic-time. Upon detecting a leak, the process alerts the property owner by way of a
smartphone application, enabling prompt motion to resolve the dilemma. Investing in a wise leak detection
program makes sure both drinking water conservation and security from possible h2o hurt in
Udaipur's modern-day residences.
In a drinking water-scarce region like Udaipur, discovering modern techniques to reuse drinking water is crucial. Greywater
recycling systems give an environmentally friendly option by dealing with wastewater from resources
like sinks, showers, and washing equipment. The taken care of greywater can then be reused for non-
potable applications these kinds of as bathroom flushing, garden irrigation, and cleansing. Applying
greywater recycling devices not only lowers drinking water intake but also lowers the pressure on
the metropolis's sewage process, benefiting both owners and the group.
Large-Effectiveness Plumbing Resources
Opting for high-performance plumbing resources is an additional way to update your plumbing system.
Pipes produced from present day elements like PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) and PVC (polyvinyl
chloride) are not only sturdy and resistant to corrosion but also contribute to better h2o move
and lessened energy loss. These supplies are lightweight and easy to put in, making them an
fantastic alternative for Udaipur residences going through plumbing renovations.
Solar Drinking water Heaters
Udaipur enjoys considerable sunlight in the course of the calendar year, earning solar drinking water heaters an great eco-
helpful option for residences. Solar h2o heaters benefit from solar electricity to warmth water,
appreciably reducing energy or gasoline usage. Even though the first expense might be greater
than regular water heaters, photo voltaic water heaters supply significant lengthy-expression price savings and
lessen your carbon footprint. Moreover, in a metropolis that ordeals occasional energy outages,
photo voltaic h2o heaters ensure a steady supply of hot water even all through electricity disruptions.
Udaipur gets a significant sum of rainfall throughout the monsoon time. Using
edge of this natural useful resource by rainwater harvesting units can give numerous
added benefits. Rainwater harvesting entails gathering and storing rainwater for later on use. This h2o
can be utilised for several reasons, these as gardening, cleaning, and even specific residence
duties. Implementing rainwater harvesting techniques in Udaipur residences will help reduce reliance
on the municipal h2o offer, conserves drinking water assets, and can add to a far more
sustainable and self-adequate water management method.
Sensible Water Management Devices
In the era of sensible engineering, integrating wise h2o administration units in Udaipur
residences is a ahead-contemplating alternative. These techniques use state-of-the-art sensors, meters, and
automated controls to watch and optimize water use. Wise h2o management devices
can detect leaks, track water use, and supply actual-time information to householders, letting
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Terra cotta pots concentrate heat using the convection method. Although you can’t warm a whole house with it, this method can definitely help keep you warm and make a cold night much more bearable. When you have several of these going at the same time, that can help keep the room at a comfortable temperature. You can purchase one of these from Heatstick.com and see just how they work. Or if you’re on a tight budget, you can DIY it at a lesser cost.
Radiate the Heat in Your Room with Terra Cotta Pots
- Three small unglazed terra cotta clay pots that range from large to small, i.e. ( 6”, 4”, 2”)
- Saucer Plate
- 6-inch carriage steel bolt
- Washers in varying sizes that fit in the bottom of the pots
- Several nuts to act as spacers between each pot
- Metal stand to hold the radiator ( oil burners work quite well )
- Electric drill
- Mason bit ( same size or slightly larger than the bolt )
Step 1. Drill Center Hole
Drill a hole in the center of the bottom part of each pot (be careful as too much pressure will shatter them).
Step 2. Insert Bolt in Largest Pot
Place the bolt through the hole in the largest pot with the head of the bolt on the outside.
Step 3. Washer on Bolt
Turn the pot upside down and slide a washer over the bolt.
Step 4. Medium Pot Inside
Place the medium pot inside the large pot.
Step 5. Secure Medium Pot
Slide a washer inside the medium pot.
Step 6. Secure the Nuts
Thread two nuts onto the bolt followed by another washer.
Step 7. Place Final Pot
Place the final pot on the bolt. This center pot sticks a little further out so that the heat will radiate to the other clays and out.
Step 8. Place Saucer
Finish with one last washer and nut, and then secure a saucer on top.
Step 9. Furnace Cement for Saucer Plate
Since the carriage bolt kinda sticks out from the top, a permanent fix with a furnace cement can fix it, before sealing the top with a saucer. Just take a bit of the furnace cement and apply it on top of the pot. You may add a bit of water to thin it out.
Step 10. Let Dry
Once you’ve applied an even amount of the cement for a permanent adherence on to the top of the pot, place the saucer on the top for the final step and let dry.
Now simply set it on your stand and place a candle under it.
Keep in mind that 4.25oz standard glass jar candles work the best and never use a pillar candle as it will melt and cause a huge mess.
Check out this video by markthomasbuilder on making the terra cotta pot warmer:
When cold weather calls for warmth and heat, all you can think about is to snuggle close with loved ones in a warmly lit and cozy room. And what better way to accomplish that than with the use of this terra cotta pot candle heater. Be amazed at how a couple of pots, a candle, and some washers and nuts, when assembled all together as a space heater, can conveniently heat up closed quarters. It will definitely warm you up and your loved ones in no time!
What do you think about this terra cotta pot warming project? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
Up Next: Important Self Sufficiency Skills To Learn
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in December 2015 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
Very nice idea. Do you have a good example of a metal stand to hold the pots?
Thanks for the comment, I’ve actually used a metal oil burner stand that I got from the dollar store, I had to break off some of the decorations but after that the ring that holds the oil plate worked pretty well at holding the pots up and it gave the candle a nice sturdy base. I suppose you could always take some stiff wire or old coat hangers and fashion your own. Let me know if you have any luck creating your own, I’d love to hear it.
How do you keep candels from going out?
The air flow around the candle will provide enough oxygen to keep the flame going.
Can you describe or illustrate how the candle is placed under the pots? I somehow can’t visualize it with the description and image provided…
Thanks, sounds like a great tip.
^ Yeah, what he said!
What’s the point of being a jerk? How about being a contributor instead?
Try it out for yourself and see what works and what doesn’t.
I know you can use pots like this as a makeshift oven when right side up and putting sand between the layers of pots. I usually only put 2 pots together for that use.
It’s why terra cotta is used in pizza ovens and other cookers.
I have been looking for this candle heater plan for a long tome . Thank you for posting it. I reposted it on my website and gave you credit for it. Thanks for all your good information!
Will these work good for my girlfriend and her girlfriends, for use around the stripper pole?
I like this tip and I will share it with my friends and relatives. We plan on using this technique a lot in the winter time.


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So when it comes to WeWork’s $669 million junk-rated debt due 2025, which pays less than an 8% coupon, you can’t help but wonder: Who owns these things? This is a company that managed to burn through more than $2 billion of cash last year, thanks to an expansion spree. Its Ebitda margin, at -75%, effectively says that for every dollar the co-sharing work-space operator earns, it manages to spend $1.75.
WeWork’s biggest backers are getting cold feet, and the once hotly anticipated IPO of its parent company, We Co., is being delayed. Now, some board directors are planning to push CEO Adam Neumann to step down as chief executive, Bloomberg News reported over the weekend. Sure, WeWork’s bond price has fallen; yet considering all the drama, it’s been fairly firm, oscillating between 95 cents and 105 cents on the dollar. What explains this reserve of faith?
One factor could be a "change of control” clause in WeWork’s prospectus. If it’s triggered, the company will be required to offer to repurchase all outstanding notes at 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the purchase date. Imagine the lucrative capital gain: As of Monday morning, WeWork’s 2025 bond was trading at 95.8 cents. Could SoftBank Group Corp., with a 29% stake, take over the troubled company? Founder Masayoshi Son, for one, has lost faith in Neumann’s leadership skills.
So a change of control is on the way, right?
Not so fast. Just like its stock, whose multiple-class voting rights give Neumann disproportionate control, WeWork’s bonds also work against company outsiders. A change of control is triggered when outsiders gain more than 50% of the total voting power of the company; but it’s not just Neumann that investors have to wrangle power from. The insiders, or "permitted holders” in the bond jargon, include WeWork’s earlier investors such as Benchmark Capital and SoftBank Group Corp., to name a few.
In the bond world, the threshold that determines control can be pretty low. Hong Kong-based real estate developer SOCAM Development Ltd., for instance, considers the clause triggered if its key man Vincent Lo "and other permitted holders together own less than 35 percent” of the issuer. Not so at WeWork.
My hunch is that even if Neumann loses his CEO job and is forced to sell some of his voting shares, cash-strapped WeWork will argue against the implementation of this trigger. A change of control would not only force WeWork to exercise a put option on its $669 million bond, but to retire its bank facilities early. As of the end of June, the company had $1 billion of stand-by letters of credit outstanding. As we can see in the prospectus WeWork offered to investors in April 2018:
... under the Bank Facilities, a change of control (as defined therein) constitutes an event of default that permits the lenders to accelerate the maturity of borrowings and other credit extensions under the Bank Facilities and the commitments to lend or otherwise extend credit would terminate.
So when the fight for WeWork’s operating control unfolds in public, institutional investors could find themselves arguing, too. You might say that they should have seen this coming: In a world of negative and zero rates, risky borrowers are in the drivers’ seat.
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
Shuli Ren is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering Asian markets. She previously wrote on markets for Barron's, following a career as an investment banker, and is a CFA charterholder.
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The Four C's of Networking for Introverts
When you picture a PR professional, the adjectives “sociable”, “outgoing”, “energetic”, “talkative”, “persuasive”, “confident”, or ”animated” might come to mind. The word "introvert" probably doesn't top the list, as introverts are often characterized as shy, quiet, meek, or guarded. Many people, however, have passionate careers in PR and Communications and describe themselves as introverts. The main difference between an introvert and extrovert is that extroverts acquire their energy through social interactions, whereas this is how introverts lose their energy. Introverts need solitude in order to recharge their batteries. These differences are important to note, as they have a huge effect on your experience networking. It is absolutely necessary to network in order to build connections, reach required audiences, learn, grow, achieve recognition, and expand your community.
For those introverted people who are at the beginning of their career path the thought of networking can induce serious anxiety. Fortunately, there are methods for them to get the most out of networking, without compromising their personalities or missing out on valuable opportunities. These include tips on preparing for events, how to navigate large, crowded events, choosing alternative modes of networking, and recognizing the benefits of having an introverted personality when it comes to making quality connections. Let's call them the four C's of networking for introverts: compose, connect, converse, and confidence.
When you know you have a networking event coming up, it is necessary to prepare yourself mentally and physically. You know that these events can be exhausting and uncomfortable. If you research the topic or theme of the event and who is hosting it and why, you will save yourself awkward moments, getting caught off guard, and be less afraid to pipe up and add your thoughts to a conversation. Have a goal in mind, even if it is small. For example: aim to have just one five minute conversation with someone new. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by a large room full of strangers; remind yourself that the overall goal is to make connections. It is better to make a small number of valuable connections with people you look up to or want to learn from, than to make many superficial connections.
Since social engagements are exhausting for introverts, you may want to keep the hours before and after a networking event free of other social gatherings. For many introverts, there is a specific window of time that they are able to be “on” in social settings before they become mentally drained. Take the time before an event to make sure you are physically prepared. Don’t show up on an empty stomach or dehydrated. You want to avoid any distractions, such as feeling lightheaded, mentally fuzzy, exasperated, or irritable. It may even be beneficial for some people to spend a little time mediating; anything that helps you focus and center yourself. If you are someone who fidgets when you are nervous, bring something to hold in your hands to keep them steady. Following these tips will help you be as ready as you can to go into an event.
Now you have prepared yourself as much as you could, you bit the bullet, and have signed up to attend a large networking event full of strangers. In the beginning, you may want to attend a few events as simply an observer and not pressure yourself to be outgoing, but to get comfortable and ease into it. You can also learn what types of events most suit your needs and choose to only attend those. One tactic that can help introverts is to show up to events early (before the crowds). That can make it easier to meet and link up with someone. The window of time you have before burnout is limited and there are many people in attendance, so don’t try to form a deep connection in such a large forum. When you do meet someone noteworthy, get their contact information in order to set up a one-on one follow up (more on that later).
While it is true that the overall goal is to make connections, it is also important to avoid burnout as much as possible, as it can turn introverts completely off networking. You cannot access your full potential when you are mentally, emotionally or physically run down. You must pace yourself and schedule rest and quiet time between meetings and events. During an event, it can help to take five or ten minute walks into a quiet side room or hallway away from others to collect your thoughts. If you want to grow your network and make connections that will help you learn, you’re going to have to get out of your comfort zone. Do it in ways that will keep you sane and not overwhelm you.
On that note, there are many ways of networking that do not include (often terrifying) large events. You can choose and manage your interactions to play to their strengths. Opt for emails over cold calls and small or one-on-one meetings over large events. After all, cold calls can come across as aggressive, and big events involve too many people, short, superficial interactions, and limited time. One-on-one meetings are easier for introverts because they generally flourish in established relationships. When you do land a meeting, keep it as lightweight as possible by taking them out for coffee, asking for advice, their opinion on an idea, etc. Search out networking opportunities within groups you are already a member of, such as alumni groups or organizations you have worked for in the past. You can reach valuable people who you already have a mutual interest with if you just get a little creative. It also makes a request for a meeting less random or reaching. As an introvert, you benefit from the current age of social media networking. Online, digital meeting places are often easier than face-to-face interactions for introverts, facilitating desired connections and dialogue.
Being a networking introvert, you have more working in your favour than you realize. There are many strengths to being an introvert. They are good listeners, focus well in one-on-one conversations, and put more choice and thought into their spoken words. Make a point in asking open-ended questions, and your innate listening skills will open up vast opportunities for learning and connecting with people. Think of networking as a form of research and learning, and it will become less about scary social situations and more about opportunities to use your gifts to form strong, valuable relationships.
Introverts are inherently good at research, thoughtful writing, and personal interactions, making the networking possibilities endless. You just have to be willing to prepare, push yourself, think outside the box, and let your strengths shine.
Do you have any tips on networking for introverts from your own personal experiences? We'd love to hear them!

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The Master Class training will give you answers to these questions and many more: Pros and cons of different types of funding and investors. What is smart money? What do the investors require and how to prepare yourself for the process?
The training will be held by Uffe Bundgaard-Jørgensen who is the CEO of InvestorNet-Gate2Growth. He has lectured in Economics for many years at the University of Copenhagen, and worked as a consultant for the World Bank and DANIDA in South America, Asia and Africa. He was member of the Board of Directors of EVCA (European Venture Capital Organization) for a number of years. Since 2000 he has been advisor to the Danish International Investment Funds and since 2004 he has been Chairman of the Danish Energy Regulatory Authority appointed by the Minister of Climate and Energy of Denmark. He is also a member of the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences. He has conducted more than 150 Master Classes throughout Europe over the last few years.
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Baramulla (J-K), May 11 (ANI): Having plunged headlong into an electoral campaign as the first separatist in Kashmir to contest the polls since a revolt broke out in Kashmir in 1989, People's Conference chairman Sajjad Gani Lone says he has changed his strategy, not his ideology.
Lone has defended his move of entering the electoral process by maintaining that he is still committed to the Kashmiri cause. He is contesting the ongoing general elections from Baramulla constituency in Jammu and Kashmir.
"I am not fighting for the government, I am claiming for leadership, I will take up the issue of my people and Kashmir in the parliament and voice the opinion of the people, and this is my promise," said Lone.
Lone had walked out of Kashmir's main separatist alliance, All Parties Hurriyat Conference, after his father, senior separatist leader Abdul Gani Lone was assassinated in 2002 by the militants.
He is married to Asma Khan, the daughter of Pakistan based Amanuallah Khan, who is the founder of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front.
His move has given separatist leaders, especially Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference to castigate him by branding him a traitor to the Kashmiri cause.
However, such allegations do not worry Lone and he is busy holding road shows in his constituency to woo voters across Baramulla.
"Who is a traitor and who is not is something that no one can just get up and say, I have also made sacrifices, I lost my father, my party workers have also been martyred," said Lone.
The entry of Sajjad Lone in the electoral fray has given nightmares to Shareif-u-Din Shariq who is contesting from the ruling National Conference and Mohammad Dilawar, who is the candidate of regional People's Democratic Party (PDP).
The Baramulla constituency will go to polls on May 13. (ANI)


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We're planning to carry out drainage upgrades in Mona Vale to improve the capacity and efficiency of the stormwater network, and to improve traffic safety in local streets.
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The proposed works will improve traffic safety by reducing overland flow across Pittwater Road between Keenan and Bungan Streets as well as at the roundabout at the junction of Park Street and Pittwater Road.
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What was the first Dodge car?
Dodge Model 30
Dodge produced its first vehicle in 1914, the Dodge Model 30, which was designed as a competitor for Ford’s Model T.
Why do cars come out a year early?
After World War II, the American auto industry decided that the start of the new model year would be October 1 of the preceding year. As a result, automakers started advertising their new vehicles during brand new shows, resulting in new products being shown to a huge audience.
What year was the first Dodge built?
What is the oldest car company?
Peugeot. Peugeot is the world’s oldest car brand in existence. The company was established in 1810 and started off as a coffee-mill company by Armand Peugeot. The company expanded to motorcycle production first in 1830, before manufacturing cars in 1882.
What month do cars change years?
The Month of October For the auto industry, the new year really kicks off in October, with many all-new and redesigned models arriving in dealer showrooms. That means they need to get the old models off the lots. The changeovers lead to more incentives and discounts than shoppers will find in most other months.
What determines the year of a vehicle?
The 10th character in the 17-character VIN represents the vehicle model-year. This standard applies to vehicles built in or after 1981. Before 1981, the VIN format was not standardized and varied by manufacturer.
What was the most expensive car in the 1950s?
1 Ferrari 400 Superamerica – $23,000 ($220,441 Today) This was the most expensive production car in the world and it came at the end of the ’50s, in 1959. 47 of them would be built in two different series and it was powered by a 4.0L V12 engine that made 264 hp.
Why is the 1955 Dodge Charger so popular?
The dramatic shift to power and styling propelled Dodge to compete and win at stock car races. With the release of its famous D-500 power package, 1955 saw some of Dodge’s fastest and most powerful cars ever.
What is the wheelbase of a 1955 Dodge Ram?
The 1955 Dodge was all-new with a 120 in (3048 mm) wheelbase and 212.1 in (5387 mm) overall length, longer than the 1954 cars. They shared their basic mechanicals with the DeSoto Custom, but had distinct styling.
Why did Dodge make such a good car in 1956?
Recall that when it came to the mass marketplace, 1956 was the year that Chevrolet ran roughshod, while Ford was getting hammered by the fiasco of its safety-oriented sales campaign. That left Dodge as the reasonable alternative for a goodly number of buyers.
What was Dodge’s fastest car in 1955?
With the release of its famous D-500 power package, 1955 saw some of Dodge’s fastest and most powerful cars ever. The D-500 power package originally included the super-powered Super Red Ram (later dropped to just D-500) and by 1956, offered 260 horsepower.


As an important tool for offshore operations, offshore containers must undergo strict testing and maintenance to ensure their safety and reliability. NDT is an important method for offshore container inspection，which can effectively detect defects, cracks and fatigue on the surface of containers, and ensuring the reliability and safety of the container.
Some common methods of NDT for offshore containers are: ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MPT), eddy current testing (ECT), X-ray testing.
TLS usually adopts the method of MPT. This detection is based on the adsorption characteristics of magnetic powder under the action of a magnetic field. By coating a layer of magnetic powder on the surface of the container and detecting the distribution of the magnetic powder under the action of a magnetic field, it reveals cracks and defects. The specific detection process is as follows:
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Charisma is a crucial component of a politician's appeal to voters. But there's more than one way to inspire confidence.
Workers at the troubled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant were evacuated after reports of smoke coming from two of the troubled nuclear reactors, even though officials say that radiation levels around the complex remained steady.
Japanese government officials also said today that more vegetables and water supplies, including Tokyo’s, may be contaminated by trace levels of radioactive iodine. The U.S. State Department is offering potassium iodide to staff in Japan as a precaution. We get an update on Japan’s nuclear crisis from Philip Yam, managing editor of ScientificAmerican.com.

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Pictured above, Mayor Mary Ann Nihart recently visited Ace Hardware Linda Mar on a Mayor Walk. She and Director of Public Works Van Ocampo and Police Chief Jim Tasa met with Ace owner Dave Reed. Nihart and Ocampo explained the rerouting of Highway 1 for the San Pedro Creek Bridge project and passed out flyers about that start date which is April 15. The city contingent also talked about the Devil’s Slide County park as well as the free weekend shuttle to the park. Chief Tasa and Captain Dan Steidle answered questions about beach parking and traffic management. “We walked all of the businesses at Pedro Point,” said Nihart. “Earlier, I participated in the Mayor’s Meals on Wheels program and later headed off to chair the Council of Cities in San Mateo after organizing the panel presentation on Realignment for Half Moon Bay next month. Busy day,” she said. Left: late last month, Mayor Mary Ann Nihart paid a visit to the Fairmont Shopping Center as part of her regular Mayor Walk activities. The walks are designed to give the mayor and city staff an opportunity to listen to the concerns of local merchants and to answer any questions.
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To much fanfare, San Jose this week announced that Dave Sykes — a longtime City Hall veteran — will take over the top administrator job when the current city manager retires next month. But some had been wondering whether Economic Development Director Kim Walesh, another top executive in the city manager’s office who has worked for San Jose since 2003, was...
SANTA CLARA — Pop star Ed Sheeran pulled out of a possible tour stop at Levi’s Stadium next summer over the stadium’s 10 p.m. weeknight curfew, according to officials for the San Francisco 49ers, who manage the venue. The 49ers, who have been battling City Hall over a curfew they contend is too restrictive, said losing Sheeran — who announced...
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Tens of thousands of people in northwestern Puerto Rico were ordered to evacuate Friday afternoon after floodwaters from Hurricane Maria damaged the Guajataca Dam, which the National Weather Service said is in “imminent” danger of failing.


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Jeanís Two Rides in the CHICKEN
By Dick Porter
Corrected, edited, and severely criticized by Brenta Porter
A few cotton-puff clouds drifted lazily about the sky as the mid-morning sun burned down on beautiful White Lake. Shaded by the shelter at the end of the pier the Porter clan watched the disabled boat bob very slowly on the crystal clear water.
"It looks like the boys have run out gas, again."
Mike and Dick stood in the stranded ski boat watching Mac and Glenn swimming to the transom pushing their skis ahead of them. To run out of gas at the Porter House Party in the early fifties was not unusual. The five gallon gas tanks used for the outboard engines had no gauges on them, and the boys seldom opened the tank to check the gas supply. Most of the skiing was done right in front of the pier to enable the skiers to show off their latest tricks before an always appreciative family; therefore, the boat was never far from the home pier.
A slight breeze blew against the bow of the Chicken as Mike and Dick used skis to paddle on each side and Mac and Glenn pushed from the rear.
Chicken was the name painted on the side of the sixteen feet long, plywood boat. When Uncle Hugh bought this boat he christened it the Chicken for Aunt Ruth and she seemed to be pleased.
No one ever understood why he called Aunt Ruth "Chicken". Maybe he thought chickens were cute, and they reminded him of her. But anyone who has been around chickens and has seen where they scratch and peck knows that they are not classy animals. Uncle Hugh should have known about chickens, because he had raised over one hundred thousand of them. I guess we are not supposed to understand everything.
"Have you been skiing, Jean?" Uncle Hugh asked as the smoke from a little cigar curled up by his nose causing him to close his left eye.
"No, I don't think skiing is for me."
"OK then, how about a boat ride? Have you been riding yet?"
"Well, last year I -was going to ride in Elliot's boat at the river, but it rained."
"Are you telling me that you have never ridden in a speed boat?"
"No, I haven't, but one day I'm going to!"
"Well great, when, the boys get here with the boat and gas it up, I'll take you on the best boat ride on White Lake."
A flush came on Jean's face as she said, "O my, get me a life preserver! Jim get me the cushions out of your daddy's boat!"
As the four exhausted boys reached the pier Uncle Hugh directed Dick and Mac to fill the tank with the gas that was in a metal can in the back of his pickup. When they protested on the grounds that they were tired, Uncle Hugh cocked his eye in their direction with a look that resembled the eye of a hawk that has spotted a rabbit in a straw field. Recognizing that menacing glance the guys were instantly cured of their fatigue. With the tank disconnected, they headed for the shore.
To carry the tank full of gas Dick and Mac placed a boat paddle through the handle on top of the tank. They came waddling up the pier with the tank swinging between them supported by the paddle handle. The boat was pulled along side of the pier. Uncle Hugh relieved the boys of their burden and set the tank in the boat with one hand. He then turned and asked where was Jean.
Looking much like the Michelin tire man, Jean came hesitantly up the pier. Fastened about her middle was a white ski belt. An orange Mae West life preserver was strapped around chest, and a life preserver cushion was held in each hand. She very graciously explained to Uncle Hugh that if he didn't have time to take her for a ride it would be alright.
Uncle Hugh said he had plenty of time and there was nothing he would rather do than take her on her first boat ride. Pulling the boat close to the pier he helped Jean into the front seat of Chicken. Clutching her cushions she sat anxiously.
Stepping into the back of the boat Uncle Hugh connected the gas-hose to the tank and gave the priming bulb several firm squeezes. With both feet firmly planted, straddling the back seat, he grasped the pull cord ready to crank the outboard motor.
When the boys ran out of gas Mac and Glenn were skiing. This meant the outboard motor was in gear and at full throttle. The gear and throttle control levers remained in this position as Uncle Hugh and Jean prepared to begin their ride.
Uncle Hugh gave the well tuned, 40 horse power, Mercury engine a mighty pull and it roared into full power. The boat leaped forward with acceleration sufficient to throw Uncle Hugh head over teacup out the back of the boat. With Jean its only passenger, the Chicken streaked parallel to the pier toward the shore. Just as it reached full speed, the boat struck a Cyprus tree about the size of a baseball bat. The glancing blow to the right gunnel put the Chicken on a course that would crash it into the pier. Within six feet of the pier the Chicken ran over two Cyprus knees banging her bottom on the left side. This not only put the boat back on its original course but launched the vessel air borne. The Chicken flew the last twenty feet and slid to a smooth landing on the damp grass-in the yard of the cottage. The engine was screaming.
With a pimento cheese sandwich in one hand and a jelly glass filled with cherry Kool-Aid in the other, Mike came out of the cottage just in time to see the flying Chicken's landing. Dropping the Kool-Aid and jamming the sandwich in his mouth, Mike bolted to the boat's side slamming the gas lever to the left which killed the engine.
Totally baffled by what he had just witnessed, Mike with the sandwich hanging from his mouth looked like a long necked sea bird with a fish in its beak. Here was his very conservative cousin in a boat that had just flown into the yard. Given no more information than this, a Harvard professor would have been bewildered. What could we expect of a thirteen-year-old country boy?
With the elegance of a debutante, Jean stood and stepped from the Chicken with a white-knuckled grip on each cushion. As she made her way toward the cottage in a slow, deliberate gate, she dropped the cushion from her left hand. Three steps later the other cushion dropped from her right hand. Before she reached the cottage the orange life preserver was on the ground. The only evidence of Jean's maiden voyage as she entered the cottage was the white ski belt about her waist. This was left on the floor in the hall outside of the restroom.
The story is now complete except to explain the title, "Jean's Two Rides in the Chicken." This was Jean's first boat ride, and it was also her last!

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In partnership with Deep Vellum Publishing, the Latino Cultural Center will present a conversation with Mexican author Carmen Boullosa and Yolette Garcia, Assistant Dean for External Affairs and Outreach at SMU’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016: reception at 6 pm and lecture and conversation at 7 pm.
Carmen Boullosa is a leading Mexican novelist, poet, and playwright. Her discussion will cover the growth of feminism in a Latin American context in the late 20th Century and will continue to broaden the center’s focus on Latin American female authors.
Yolette Garcia joined SMU’s Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development in 2008 as Assistant Dean for External Affairs and Outreach. She’s responsible for identifying and prioritizing community partnerships and projects for the School. She also develops strategies for communications and promotion. Additionally, she teaches media as an adjunct in the Master of Liberal Studies program at SMU. Garcia comes to her position as a veteran public broadcasting journalist and manager for KERA television and radio. She served the public broadcasting organization in various capacities for 25 years, and won a 1994 national Emmy Award, a 2006 Lone Star Emmy, and in 2002 she was honored by the Press Club of Dallas with the Buck Marryat Award, given for career excellence in journalism.
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Her range of materials and techniques encompasses found sounds, field recordings, notation for acoustic instruments, manipulated extensions of amplified instruments and purely electronic textures. Her willingness to employ this wide range belies the fact that Olivia Block is an artist with a tight focus and clear voice. Whether working in installation, performance or composition for performers, she is not limited to exclusive designations of “sound artist”, “composer” or “performer”. In a sense, Block is a truly contemporary sonic artist for whom these designations are not identities, but roles inhabited in order to create work.Block’s compositions are clear and unhurried – often constructed from layers, dynamics and densities, where the music dwells at the edges of perception. They may range from lush-filled spaces to the edges of audibility, where found sounds or instrumental sonorities are only just clear enough to be identifiable. Furthermore, along with these “found” sounds, the microphone emerges as an instrument itself, present in the music. But this music doesn’t merely live within these margins. Its narrative is a journey taking you through these spaces.
Block’s music is experimental in the sense that the processes and results often frame environmental ambience. However, this is not a music that is of purely experimental concerns, where process takes precedence and results are merely the outcomes. The music is thoughtful and composed. It goes places. Its passage is one of framing perceptions and sensations, while making narrative from that framing. There is expression, quiet but deep emotion, and beauty in its sensations.
Block will be performing a live version of Aberration of Light. Originally conceived as an expanded cinema collaboration including filmless 35-millimeter projectors, Block will present a version of this piece in the darkened venue with 4 speakers surrounding the audience with sound. It is music that both envelops the listener with its motion and physicality and draws them in to its subtle textures and detail.
“as rigorously assembled, finely detailed and dramatically taut as any modern composition you might care to name, … evoking a dreamlike story without words.”– The New York Times
“Finely nuanced textures of environmental material and occasional surges of raw sonic power are blended with an elegant instrumental architecture… Compositional ordering and digital processing enter into an absorbing dialogue with the natural world.”– The Wire (UK)
Dallas based, Derek Rogers spent the first years of the decade in Los Angeles releasing music under his own name in labels like Hausu Mountain, Signal Dreams, and Obsolete Units, among others. He and Lee Noble work in tandem under the moniker: Circuit Rider UK (905 Tapes / Jehu & Chinaman). Visual Echoes is an album that moves within a subtle ambience, with a relaxed, contemplative style reminiscent at times of Gavin Bryars’s work. However there are some dramatic shadows and flares that lead to epic moments, revealing the influence of Steve Roach; both influences are present in tracks like Post-Earthquake Silverlake. As well as being an intensely personal statement, each carefully-sequenced side of Visual Echoesseems to be a study of the unexplored and unexplained facets of ambient music. You Do not Think In Terms Of Trainsexpresses the same initiatives but propelled by distortions and broken steps of rhythm. Other tracks (like Ovoid, which juxtaposes dynamism with stillness) work as segues, interludes and epilogues, giving Visual Echoes the flow of a cogent narrative.
NPR: Composer Olivia Block In Her Own Words
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In the new #LiteraryDallas (check the hashtag, The Wild Detectives & us are spreading the love, get into it!), life is packed with literary events. Tonight, the Austin-based Writers’ League of Texas is presenting a panel discussion on the topic: “Being a Good Literary Citizen” with authors Sanderia Faye, Karen Blumenthal, Jeramey Kraatz, and our very […]
It’s official! We will be hosting a housewarming/bookstore launch party on the anniversary of our first book being published in our new space at 3000 Commerce Street in Deep Ellum on December 9 from 6-8pm.
Join Deep Vellum’s team for drinks, music, and an opportunity to hear about how we’re doing and what we have in the works for Deep Ellum’s first independent bookstore and cultural center when we officially open our doors and launch programming in early 2016.


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Tomokazu Sugita Joins Cast of Trigun Stampede Anime
An additional cast member and the first episode teaser video were made public on Tuesday by the Trigun Stampede anime’s official Twitter account.
Chuck Lee, a senior military police officer for the city of July, is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita.
On Saturday, a new image for the character Nicholas D. Wolfwood was made available on the anime’s official website.
The first episode of the series will air on January 7 at 11:15 p.m. (9:15 a.m. EST) on the TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, and TVQ stations. Subsequent episodes will air at its regularly scheduled hour of 11:00 p.m. Starting on January 7, Crunchyroll will broadcast the show in every country except Asia, including the Philippines, Singapore, India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Tomokazu Sugita Joins Cast of Trigun Stampede Anime.
Vash the Stampede, a fugitive shooter with a “60 billion double dollar” reward on his head, is followed through his mishaps throughout the narrative. Vash acquired the moniker “Stampede” because to the havoc that fanatical bounty hunters cause in whatever town they visit.
Stars in the anime:
- Vash the Stampede by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- As Meryl Stryfe, Sakura Andou
- Nicholas D. Wolfwood is played by Yoshimasa Hosoya.
- Roberto De Niro is played by Kenji Matsuda.
- As Millions Knives, Junya Ikeda
- Legato Bluesummers, portrayed by Kouki Uchiyama
- As Zazie the Beast, TARAKO
- William Conrad as played by Ryusei Nakao
- Young Vash in Tomoyo Kurosawa’s film
- Young Knives by Yumiri Hanamori
- As Rem Saverem, Maaya Sakamoto
The animation at Orange is being directed by Kenji Mutou (director of Cavity Express, storyboarder for BEASTARS, and episode director of Land of the Lustrous). The character idea was created by Kouji Tajima, who is also credited with concept design. Tatsuro Inamoto, Shin Okashima, and Yoshihisa Ueda are responsible for creating the scripts and are in charge of composing. Takehiko Okishi is credited with authoring the plot draught. The character designers are Kdai Watanabe, Tetsur Moronuki, Takahiko Abiru, Akiko Sat, Soji Ninomiya, and Yumihiko Amano. Nao Ootsu is the character designer in charge. The soundtrack is being composed by Tatsuya Kat (Free!, Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya franchises). The opening theme song, “TOMBI,” is performed by the rapper and singer-songwriter Kvi Baba, while the closing theme song, “Hoshi no Kuzu,” is a collaboration between singer Salyu and composer Haruka Nakamura.


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As should be abundantly clear on this page, I’m a science-fiction geek. My first exposure to science fiction was Star Trek, back in the 80s when the original film series was picking up steam. Through my mother (who is also a geek), they introduced me to classic science fiction (Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Ursula K. LeGuin). So, when Netflix announced it was producing an anthology series called Love, Death, and Robots, I was hesitant at first but eventually came to adore the series.
And then the second series dropped and… it was underwhelming.
Spoilers ahead, so don’t read if you haven’t watched yet.
Comprising only eight stories (compared to the eighteen stories in the first collection), there are some interesting ideas behind these, but the execution for some of them left much to be desired. The standouts for me were “Life Hutch”, “Snow in the Desert”, and “All Through the House”. Not that the other stories weren’t good. Visually, all of them are fascinating and sometimes incredibly beautiful. But not all of them resonated with me, which is often the hazard of an anthology series that attempts to tell a complete story in a condensed time frame.
“Automated Customer Service” is a cute romp through a retirement community where an elderly woman and her dog encounter an issue with her house-cleaning robot, who becomes homicidal. The crux of the episode and the part I found most amusing was the automated customer service line for the manufacturer of said robot, including the line that the owner’s dog would sacrifice the owner for freedom if the roles were reversed. While not as entertaining as the first anthology’s episodes “When the Yogurt Took Over” or “Alternate Histories”, it’s a fun brief story.
Visually, the episode “Ice” is intriguing since Passion Animation Studios, the same group responsible for the thoughtful, art-focused episode “Zima Blue” created it from the first anthology. The textures and palette are the most interesting bits of this story. For me, at least. Story-wise, it is rather forgettable and didn’t leave a lasting impression on me. I can say the same for “The Tall Grass”, which attempted a more Lovecraftian-type story about a train stopping in a plain of tall grass and a passenger finding himself amid ravenous monsters that hide in the tall grass. The art style is a mix of contrasts between the staid rooms on the train and the ethereal lights in the grass that reveal the creatures are appearing, but that’s really all this has going for it.
Both “Pop Squad” and “The Drowned Giant” go for photo-realistic animation, and they are incredibly rendered. There were points during both that I marveled at how utterly lifelike the characters in each felt. But both shorts felt hollow to me. Particularly “Pop Squad”, which tells the story of a cop whose job entails executing children (in a future where biological immortality makes procreation strictly illegal). As my editor once told me, killing children is a simple way to make your audience lose any love for your principal character, and this story suffered because of this. I couldn’t bring myself to care about a character who kills a pair of young children within the first few minutes of the story, even if he spends the rest of it grappling with the guilt. “The Drowned Giant” is a quaint little tale about a giant humanoid that washes up on the shores of an English village. The point of the narrative is how quickly people attach themselves to an idea and then it quickly fades until it becomes a tall tale or confused story we retell with no real meaning behind it. It’s fun for what it is, but not all that interesting in its execution.
“Snow in the Desert” was the first story in the anthology that really caught my attention. Another of the photo-realistic episodes, this one focuses on a human who possesses unique regenerative abilities on a desolate desert planet. The two major characters, Snow and Hirald, showcase their loneliness and isolation through the animation. It adds some of the dread that “Pop Squad” tried to manufacture but failed to throughout, including capturing the beauty of Snow’s retreat, far away from civilization.
“Life Hutch” featured Michael B. Jordan in what I assume is a motion-capture performance. Adapted from a story by Harlan Ellison (no stranger to interesting science fiction stories), this one deals with a pilot in the far future who crash-lands on an asteroid and makes his way to a derelict ship where he attempts to signal for a rescue. Unfortunately for the pilot, the ship’s automated robot malfunctions, identifying him as hostile and nearly killing him. Using a mix of flashbacks to tell how the pilot got into this circumstance and tension as thick as humidity in a Florida summer, “Life Hutch” balances the death and robot tropes common in the anthology to good effect, particularly since it’s largely up to Michael B. Jordan’s understated and non-verbal performance to carry the story.
My favorite out of the new collection is “All Through the House”. It’s Christmas Eve and two children wake up when they hear sounds coming from downstairs. Thinking they’ll get a glimpse of Santa Claus, the two quietly sneak downstairs only to discover a grotesque monster. The design of the monster is deeply disturbing (some high-octane nightmare fuel, if I’m being completely honest). The monster backs the children into a corner, then identifies them as “good” children, which leads to the monster regurgitating presents for both of them. Laying in bed after their encounter, the children wonder what would have happened if the monster identified them as “bad”. From the art style of the piece to the subversion of classic Christmas time storytelling, I loved this one from start to finish, particularly the ending where the question of what the children’s fate would have been if they’d been “bad” left up in the air.
While not as good as the first collection, there are some gems in the second series of Love, Death, and Robots. If you enjoy rich and detailed science-fiction stories, I’d highly recommend checking out both the first and second series. The beauty of an anthology series like this is that while you may not enjoy all the entries, you’ll be able to find ones that suit your tastes and perhaps expand your palette based on exposure to the others. Netflix has announced a third collection of eight stories will be released sometime in 2022, so I’m intrigued to see what else the series can produce. For now, take a step into the often hilarious and often disturbing futures produced by Love, Death, and Robots.


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Centra's CEO Martin Jensen joins the Re:Platform podcast
Centra's CEO Martin Jensen joins Paul Rogers and James Gurd on the Re:platform podcast to discuss the past, present and future of Centra
Centra CEO Martin Jensen joins Paul Rogers and James Gurd to discuss the Centra platform on the 33rd episode of the Re:Platform podcast.
Core points discussed include:
Why Centra has focused on being a headless‑only, API‑first platform
The benefits of being headless for brands
Common Centra technology stacks and why most users adopt a headless CMS
An introduction to Centra’s wholesale offering
How Centra approach international setups – an overview of multi‑store, multi‑currency and multi‑language
Core PIM and merchandising features of Centra
Discussion around Centra’s technology and systems integrator partner eco‑system
Centra’s roadmap and expansion into new territories.


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1 mug of green tea with 3-4 teaspoons of sugar dissolved in it and allowed to cool
juice of 1 lime
2 large, ripe mangoes cut into pieces
Blitz it all in a food processor. Taste and if necessary add a little more sugar dissolved in water.
Freeze for 1-2 hours until sludgey, then blitz in the food processor again to break up ice crystals. Put back in freezer. When serving take it out of the freezer about 10 mins beforehand to allow to soften a little.
You could do a version of pudding which I've had in a restaurant - which is frozen summer berries and hot white choc sauce - if you did it with low fat creme fraiche, a low cal sweetner and vanilla essence (mix and heat gently + serve on big flat plates with a bit of icing sugar round the outside for elegant effect... you'd prob get the same effect and low fat ... ?
I'd just go for a huge bowl of fresh mixed berries (they look fab in a glass or a white bowl), with ice cream/creme fraiche/sweetened marscapone and shortbread, all served seperately. Very easy, no last minute prep, looks lovely and low cal coz you can just have the fruit


Will the next iPhone be worth the upgrade?The iPhone 6 is coming. We’re surely just weeks away from its launch, and it could prove to be one of Apple’s most interesting phones to date.
Set to change the iPhone design even more than the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 did by making the screen bigger and changing the body shape, Apple could be set to take some really big risks this year. But how does it compare to the current model, the iPhone 5S? Here are the changes we’re expecting to see this September, when the phone is hotly tipped to launch.
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s: 5.5-inch and 4.7-inch versionsThe big news for the 2014 iPhone is that we are apparently going to get more than one version. Two different sized iPhones are rumoured, and they are both bigger than the current 4-inch iPhone 5S.
The version we’ve seen leaked all around town is the 4.7-inch iPhone 6. There have been front glass panels leaked, case components shown off and even full-on dummies used by case manufacturers to prep their accessories ahead of time. All these leaks point towards a 4.7-inch iPhone.
A 5.5-inch iPhone 6 has also been rumoured, although there are suggestions it may be delayed, and that we won’t see it alongside the 4.7-inch version in September.
What will a 4.7-inch iPhone feel like? Quite different from the current iPhone 5S, by the looks of it. Apple doesn’t appear to be using a razor-thin bezel like the LG G3, meaning the phone will be a bit wider than the current iPhone. To date Apple has always been very careful to avoid making its iPhone feel in any way inaccessible – even small hands can hold them easily enough. Things are changing.
SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs iPhone 5S
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It would be just about impossible to make a 5.5-inch iPhone that everyone could use comfortably one-handed. However, there are suggestions that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will be predominantly for the Asian markets, where such large phones are a bit more popular than they are here in Europe. That’s not to say people in the UK and US don’t love a big mobile, though – you only need to look at the sales of the Galaxy Note 3 to know that.
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s: A bump up to 1704 x 960 resolutionIn order to keep the iPhone 5 display Retina-sharp while making the screen larger, Apple will have to significantly bump-up the resolution of the iPhone 6. The most commonly – and believably – rumoured spec is a 1,704 x 960 pixel screen.
This sounds like an awkward resolution, but is actually just 1.5 times the number of pixels vertically and horizontally, compared to the iPhone 5S. The current model has a 1136 x 640 pixel screen. By keeping the resolution fairly consistent with the older models, Apple will be able to make all previous iPhone apps compatible with the new models – they’ll just need to be scaled upwards.
Why not use a Full HD 1080p display? It would involve upping the resolution in, for example, a game by a factor of 1.69. And as this is much less regular than the 1.5x upscale we’ll see in the iPhone 6, you’d see many more scaling artefacts. In order words, apps not designed specifically for the screen would look rubbish.
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s: Sapphire glass is inWe’re also expecting to see a different kind of glass used for the front of the iPhone 6’s display. Apple doesn’t talk much about the kind of tempered glass used in the iPhone 5S. We know it’s toughened, we just don’t know exactly who is behind making it. In previous iPhones, Apple has admitted to using Corning’s Gorilla Glass.
However, a great deal of the rumours surrounding the iPhone 6 discuss whether or not it is going to use Sapphire Glass. Who’d have thought everyone would get so excited not about the screen but what sits on top of it?
SEE ALSO: iOS 8 vs iOS 7 - What's New?
Sapphire Glass is made by GT Advanced Technologies, and is a rival to Gorilla Glass 3, which is used in a great many high-end phones at present.
What’s the big deal? The hope is that Sapphire will prove to be more resilient because it is somewhat harder, more scratch-proof than Gorilla Glass 3. There’s an obvious counter-argument – that your phone screen’s real issue is not scratching, but shattering. How many shattered iPhones have you seen out on the street? We’ve seen loads.
This is Corning’s defence, as its Gorilla Glass 3 is actually more resilient under pressure than the harder Sapphire glass. However, it’s not quite that simple. Shattering is often caused by scratches weakening the glass, making it more susceptible to shattering when you do eventually drop the phone. Who’s right? We’ll have to wait and see, but Apple rarely chases technologies without there being something pretty worthwhile behind it.
Apple has a history with Sapphire Glass too. It’s used to cover the camera lens and Home button in the iPhone 5S, but not for the phone’s front as it was simply too expensive until now apparently. A few phones have used Sapphire Glass, but they tend to be ridiculously expensive like the £7,000 Vertu Ti. Hopefully the iPhone 6 won’t be quite that pricey.
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s: Slightly altered design, with added curvesThe iPhone 6 may end up with harder glass than the iPhone 5S, but the design is actually a lot softer. Where the iPhone 5S has quite hard edges, the iPhone 6 has curved ones, which should help mitigate the larger size of the phone a bit.
While some have compared the leaked prototype dummies of the iPhone 6 to the HTC One M8, it’s also quite similar to the design of the current iPod touch. For the last couple of years, it has used a curved aluminium body. Now the iPhone is getting in on the design.
SEE ALSO: iPhone 6 Concepts - Best and worst we've seen
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s: Around 6mm thin, iPod touch thin
An important part of the new iPhone 6 blueprint is that it’ll get the phone get even slimmer. The current iPhone 5S is 7.6mm thick but a leaked dummy unit suggests the iPhone 6 will be about 6mm thick.
That’s incredibly slim, although not without precedent. The aluminium-bodied Huawei Ascend P7 is 6.2mm thick, showing that metal phones this slim are possible.
There are two main concerns when you try and make a phone that slim, though – battery life and overheating. With not that much space to work with, slim phones tend to have issues with both. However, we expect Apple will put plenty of effort into filling every available spare bit of the phone’s insides with battery.
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s: Apple A7 to A8 CPUWhile there are going to be plenty of huge differences between the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6, processor power is actually one of the more conservative upgrades. The issue is that Apple already made a big leap in moving to a 64-bit architecture with the iPhone 5S.
Apple’s A8 CPU, rumoured to be what will power the iPhone 6, will be a dual-core 2GHz processor according to BGR, up from dual-core 1.3GHz in the iPhone 5S. However, it’s also worth noting that the scale of the architecture has altered too.
We could reportedly be moving form a 28nm architecture to a 20nm one, which is what will let the phone be efficient enough to offer decent stamina while being just 6mm thick. It will bring extra power too, though, which is what will help the phone keep up with and surpass the iPhone 5S while increasing resolution.
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5S: Camera to get 13-megapixel upgradeThere have been relatively few rumours about the iPhone 6’s camera, but a recent one from July is pretty juicy. It suggests the phone will have a 13-megapixel main camera sensor, up from the iPhone 5S’s 8-megapixel one. Apple has resisted increasing sensor resolution for an age now – the iPhone 4S had an 8-megapixel sensor way back in 2011.
Why now? It’s down to the kind of mobile sensor that’s now available. The sensor the iPhone 6 is rumoured to use is a Sony IMX220, its latest generation of chip, which we may also see in the Sony Xperia Z3.
This is a 1/2.3-inch sensor that’s even bigger than the ones in the Lumia 930 and Galaxy S5. It’s pretty massive, for a phone. The iPhone 5S has a 1/3.06-inch sensor.
The leak also suggests the iPhone 6 will be able to record video at 3,840 x 1,080 pixel resolution. However, as this is effectively two 1080p videos sandwiched together it seems far more likely that the phone will be able to shoot in resolutions up to 4K, much like the top Android phones.
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5S: iOS 8 is comingThe hardware is going to be upgraded across the board, but what about the software? Apple has already unveiled iOS 8, the software that’ll be released alongside the iPhone 6 if we take the past as an indication.
iOS 8 will come to the iPhone 5S as well as the iPhone 6. But we have plenty of new features to look forward to. These include Apple Healthkit, interactive notifications, new predictive texting and group threads in text chat for iMessage.
Healthkit is a system that records information from the phone’s sensors and any external sensors like smart bands, for viewing in the Healthkit app or to pass onto other apps. Elsewhere, new interactive notifications will let you do things like reply to text messages without actually having to leave the app you’re in – you’ll be able to do it all from the notifications bar.
Early Verdict: Worth an upgrade?As we hoped, the iPhone 6 is looking set to be a much more conspicuous upgrade than the iPhone 5S was. With an exciting new camera, a larger screen and a rather different design in the offing, the iPhone 6 could really shake things up.
Will it still be as easy to hold as the iPhone 5S? This is our biggest worry about the iPhone 6, but we’ll have to wait until September to see if it’s an issue or not.
Next, read our pick of the top iOS 7 tips and tricks


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Did you know that there are many beverages you can drink to help accelerate weight loss? Well there are. By knowing what fruits and vegetables to use in different juice recipes can help you burn fat.
Incorporating these fat burning foods can help you met your goal to be healthy and gradually lose weight at the same time.