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The Ming Dynasty Tombs or Shishan Ling (= 13 Tombs in mandarin chinese) are located in a Valley just North-West of Beijing City, beyond ChangPing Village and are the final resting place of 13 of the total of 16 Ming Era Emperors. The Valley in which the Tomb-site is located has been carefully selected for it's auspicious Feng Shui properties during the earliest years of the Ming Dynasty (starting around 1400 AD ) when Beijing was made Capital of China and has a Confucian lay-out. As is visible on the photo on the right the Tomb-site is enclosed by an Arc of the Steep Jundu Mountains protecting it from bad influences that in Feng Shui traditionally descend from the North
( like the Mongols ? ). The entrance to the Valley is at the South which is exactly the best location prefered and prescribed by Feng Shui.
Welcome to the Beijing Ming Tombs World Heritage Site short introduction by China Report , a photographic virtual tour giving you a good first impression of the Ming Dynasty Tombs in the outer suburbs of Beijing. Please enjoy this report page giving some first backgrounds and information on the history of the Ming Dynasty Tombs, then explore further on our extra pages. There are two maps - one Ming Toms Site Map and a second Schematic Map - , and there is a sources bibliography (link-page) to other online Sources.
More Report pages, among which a Full Ding Ling & Chang ling Photo Report are due soon ( in 2005).
The Ming Tombs Bus Tour for tourist and visitors is often included in a day-visit to the Great Wall of China at Badaling, a place just 20 kilometers away, but Badaling is not Included. This page only offers an impression and information on the Ming Dynasty Tombs Site and Area which is located about 50 kilometers North-West- and outside- of the City of Beijing proper.
The Ming Dynasty Tombs site in its enclosing mountains as seen on a tourist map at the Tomb Site entry.
In earlier years the Ming Tombs Valley was badly preserved and many tombs were dilapidated. Of the 13 Tombs , only 3 were renovated in the 1950's. Some were dangerous and so had been barred of by Gates to prevent accidents from happening. However, in 1992 the situation changed as the 13 Ming Tombs were designated a United Nations World Heritage Site, greatly increasing funding and visitors. Since the year 2002 the Ming Tombs Site had been under extensive renovations, restoring the Valley with its many crumbling Tombs somewhat to its former splendor. Kangling Tomb was renovated in 2003, with its MingLou section done last. At a final price of 38 million yuan (4.6 million US Dollars at the Time), renovations were completed in 2004, adding a new Archeological Museum and leaving a far more attractive site to visit.
Unfortunatly, development of Chang Ping into an industrial zone and district of Beijing has altered the site, cutting the spirit way with it's grand statues away from the rest of the Mausoleum Valley. Although still open to visitors, the spirit way no longer directly connects to Chang Ling.
Dahong Men or Great Red Gate Triumphal Arch marking the outer perimeter of the Ming Dynasty Tombs Site and beginning of the 7 kilometer "Spirit Way" leading to all Tombs.
The outer perimeter of the confucian design Tomb Site just north of Changping North train station and the so called Dragon Hill is marked by a Triumphal Gate, Dahong Men, one of the Largest in China. 14 metres high and 19 metres wide, decorated with designs of clouds, waves and divine animals this white marble Gate opens up onto the "way of spirits" that leads northward toward the heart of the Valley.
Surrounded by an eery quiet of the Chinese country-side one finds oneself on a seemingly endless road lined by 15th century stone statues, some of the finest preserved specimens of Ming Era sculpture in existence.
Stone statues and a Chinese Tourguide posing for a photo at the 7 kilometer long stretch of the way of spirits at the Ming Tombs.
After passing serene stone statues of stern confucian wisemen who are thought to have guarded or served the dead Emperor in the afterlife the road continues lined by 12 sets of stone mythical Animals.
At the end of the spirit way stands a large stone Gate know as the Great Palace Gate or LingXing Gate. This Great Palace Gate holds a Giant Bixi ( read more about LingXing Gates at the Tiantan Park Report ), a myhthical chinese animal resembling a Turtle, on who's back the original Largest Stone Stele ( made in 1425 AD ) in China is inscribed. The stone stele text is a poem by Ching Emperor Qianlong inspired by a visit to the Tombs. After passing the mythical Bixi the stone expressway continues on to to the
different Ming Emperors
and their burial Tombs.
The beautifully crafted blue feathered pearled crown.
The Ming Tombs site was originally chosen by the Third Ming Emperor, Zhu Di or Yongle, who moved his Capital City from Nanjing to Beijing in the early beginnings of the 15th century and as a consequence the earliest two Ming Emperors Hong Wu and Chien Fan were buried in Anhui Province, at some distance from the ancient Capital at Nanjing. After choosing the site, Yongle and his Empress were the first to be entombed in this Ming Dynasty Necropolis, at the site of Chang Ling. Chang Ling Mausoleum , the largest of all viewable Tomb sites, lies central in the valley directly North from the "sprit way" and the Bixi and is protected at its back by the TianShou Shan, part of the surrounding Jundu
Mountains and thus has probably the best Feng Shui caracteristics of the Area. The other Ming Burial Sites are scattered around Chang Ling.
The Changling Mausoleum took 18 years to complete , after which the Emperor was layed to rest here in the year 1424 AD. According to legend 16 concubines were buried alive together with Yongle's dead body. The Empress and secondary consort would have been added later, after serving as Empress-Dowagers to the next Emperor.
First constructed in 1409 AD the Changling Mausoleum consist of an underground burial vault and Burial Mount with a large collection of ceremonial plateau's, courtyards and Halls in front to the South, measuring a total of 100.000 square meters. The Main Hall of Eminent Flowers, in classic Ming Dynastic Style, includes some unique architectural features and is the only building outsidecontemporary Imperial Palace ( now a Museum ) to carry the full 9 ceremonial animals on its ceramic roof-tiling. Built in 1425 AD the materials used include pillars of priceless Nanmu Wood, now unavailable. The tranquillity of the Chang Ling offers a soothing athmosphere. Inside the Main Hall is an exhibition on the Tomb and Emperor Yongle. Stroll around the site and Halls, climb the "Soul Tower" overlooking the Burial mount with inside the, as yet, --> .
Changping Village and the road to the Ming Tombs in winter 1999. Much has changed since. ChangPing is now an Economic Zone on the outskirts of Beijing.
The Ming Tombs are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Prime Tourist Magnet.
LingXing Gate holding the Bixi and marking the end of the Spirit Way. In ancient times this the point is were visiting court officials would dismount from their horses out of respect for the dead.
Grand Tourist Map on display at Chang Ling, showing the Lay Out of the Chang Ling Site. From the bottom up we see an entrance gate and ceremonial square, then another 3 tiered Gate leading to the Square and Main Ceremonial Hall. Behind the Main Hall are the Burial Mount and a tower overlooking it.
unopened and unexcavated vault chamber containing the Body of Zhu Di, his Empress and his Courtiers. Rumors about a possible future excavation have circulated !
In contrast to Chang Ling, Ding Ling, just a short distance to the East does have an opened Burial Vault which is open to the Public for viewing. First opened in 1956
( to 1958 ) this underground burial chamber was found virtually intact after just over 4 centuries underground. Inside between scattered chunks of green jade thought to preserve the dead were the coffins of 13 The Ming Emperor Wan Li ( Shenzhong ) ( 1573-1620 AD) and his 2 consorts, as well as 16 large laquered trunks holding a collection of Ming Era court-robes, ceremonial clothing, gold, silver and other astonishing riches the Imperial Ming had aquired. The vault chamberstook 6 years to complete, are largely undecorated but a very impressive 1159 square meters and certainly worth to take a look at. Much of the artifacts found inside are on display. Even the Court cookery books are included !
The 3 tiered Gate leading onto a white marble Courtyard and the Main Hall of Eminent Favour.
The Chang Ling site is the largest site at the Shisan Ling. Its Hall of Eminent Flowers was built in the 7Th Year of Ming Emperor Yongle's reign and is upheld by huge columns cut from single tree-trunks imported from the South-Western Chinese Province of Yunnan. On display within the renovated building are a small but
impressive display of items
found at the Ming Burial sites or reproduced after them. Among these - a fantastic pearl-lapislazuli and gold-threaded Crown of the Ming Empress.
Another feature within the largely empty building is a collosal bronze statue of Emperor Yongle. A likewise heavy bronze plaque or stele describes the history of the Ming Tombs and the achievements of Zhu Di, Emperor Yongle, one of the greatest Emperors in Chinese History.
The Main Hall of Eminent Flowers and the courtyard behind it. There is a red wall with 3 gates obscuring the view of the Main Hall.
12 Sets of Stone Mythical Animals guarding the road to LingXing Gate. Animals include the qilin- a horned reptilian like creature and the horned feline xiechi.
Doc Ben at the Ming Tombs on the 4th of Januari 2000.
Main Hall of Eminent Favour, its front courtyard and ritual incense burner.
The 3rd Courtyard behind the Hall of Eminent Favour. The Burial Mount can be seen behind the Tower.
" Soul Tower " overlooking the Chang Ling burial mount.
View from the Watchtower to the South overlooking Chang Ling and the Valley.
Inside the Changling Mausoleum is a display of mainly funerary objects taken from other burial sites. Don't miss out on the marvelous example of an Empress Head-dress, a magnificient blue feathered and majesticaly pearled Crown.
There isn't that much to see outside and behind the Hall of Eminent Flowers but there sure is a lot of space to dwell in.
At times when visitor numbers are low, once can get a sense of the awe inspiring athmosphere that visitors to the site in ancient times must have felt. In their day, it was long ride out to the Tombs. And, after passing along the supposedly magical spirit way, one would be completely immersed in the serene yet frightening world of the dead, as only birds twittered and flew about. No farmers were allowed anywhere near the Tombs, all of which were guarded at all times. The tomb city itself had its own military garrison. But, within the valley virtually no one went about and it was as if one moved within another realm on earth.
Soothed by the surrounding nature the visitor can wander around enjoying the songs of birds, climb the "Soul Tower" overlooking the Tomb Site, study some of the ritual objects and take time to think about and appreciate the Ming Dynasty.
The fierce looking bronze statue of Zhu Di, Emperor Yongle, inside the Hall of Eminent Flowers. Among things Zhu Di was responsible for the Chinese Age of Nautical Discovery, culminating in the epic Voyages of eunuch Admiral Zheng He (SanBao).
Bronze descriptive plaque or stele inside the Hall of Eminent Flowers.
The ethnically Han-based Ming Dynasty lasted from the year 1368 AD until the peasant revolt that led Emperor Chongzhen (Chun Cheng) to commit suicide at Jingshan Park in 1644 AD and subsequently was defeated by Manchu Armies enetering through Shanhai Pass in Hbei Province. The subsequent victory of the militarily superior Manchu Tribes from the north then gave rise to the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
The Qing Dynasty never buried Chongzhen properly and certainly did not enshrine him. Chun Cheng therefor became the 3rd Ming Emperor not to be enshrined and buried in this Valley, leaving a Total of 13 not 16 Tombs.
Due to Chonzhen's ardent self-sacrifice, his beloved Imperial Palace was spared being put to to the torch as a fiery end to the Ming Dynasty. The Palace lives on today as Beijing's proud Palace Museum (Forbidden City), one of the main attractions of the City.
The 3rd shrine to be opened Zhao Ling was not visited by us. This shrine, the Tomb of Emperor Longqing was opened in the year 1989. Since the year 2003 extensive renovations have been undertaken at the Ming Tombs, now a major Tourist attraction.
Tip / Latest News ! - According to our Latest information Kan Ling Mausoleum , a large Tomb in the Northern most part of the Ming Tombs site has been renovated starting August 2003 and is now open to The Public. This rarely visited site (due to remote location) can now be visited by Special Hike Tour , offered by BJ Hikers Co. starting from Huilin Village (near Chang Ping). Take a small Tourbus from near Holiday Inn Lido + Starbucks near the City of Beijing Center , then drive down JingChang Highway and drop of in Chang Ping County near 2 small villages and enjoy your Hike through this beautiful and peaceful part of Suburban Beijing (outlying area). Decorated in Imperial Yellow Ceramic Tiles Kang Ling is an almost undisturbed Mausoleum Site with few visitors still.
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Latest Addition : Ming Tombs Complete Site Map ( Ming Tomb Valley, ChangPing + Railroad Station)
The original 3 Tombs to visit are : Chang Ling which was the 1st Tomb to be constructed in 1409 AD lying central in the Valley, Ding Ling, Tomb of Ming Emperor Wan Li ( Shenzhong ) ( 1573-1620 AD), to the east and Zhao' Ling. Chang Ling, the oldest Tomb and burial site of Zhu Di Emperor Yongle and his wife, with its Grand Halls is the most visited. ( photos of Chang Ling are included in this report). The other Tombs, Tai Ling, Kang Ling, Mao Ling, Yu Ling, Qing Ling, Xian Ling, Jing Ling, Yong Ling, De' Ling and Si Ling are not included, but some have been visited by Us. Update coming soon !
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The Giant Bronze Statue honoring Zhu Di Emperor Yongle for his achievements. Chang Ling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty.
Now available - a full tour of Chang Ling Mausoleum and its Exhibition. See the Tomb of Zhu Di Emperor Yongle in full detail and find out more about the Ming Dynasty and its Mausoleums. Next ? Ding Ling & Kang Ling !

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One of my absolute favorite Irish singers is Tampa based Brendan Nolan. I have two of his five CD’s and our band Angus-Duhbghall performs several of his songs. Brendan is a personable individual, he is a fantastic songwriter, he is one of the best Irish guitarists I’ve ever heard, and he is blessed with a rich, beautiful voice. You can read more about this Dublin born artist and his music on his Web site here: http://www.brendannolan.com/
One of Nolan’s songs has haunted me ever since I first heard it. I’ve included the lyrics here in this blog. As I transcribed them from his CD, there is a chance I got a word or two wrong, so pardon that and send me a correction if you have the lyrics.


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Uncle Waffles finally opened up about her sexuality during a live chat with fans on Instagram.
A few months ago, it was rumored that the DJ was transgender as she was born as a man but did some surgeries to look like a woman; the rumors got slammed as her childhood photos surfaced on the internet and she also frowned at those who sparked the false narrative.
In a recent chat with her supporters, Waffles said she’s bisexual but currently in a relationship with the opposite sex.
“I am bisexual, but I am in a heterosexual relationship,” she said in the video clip which has now gone viral and garnered lots of reactions from social media users.
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The other day before I was so rudely and awfully interrupted by the Texas Ranger meltdown in the World Series, I was discussing the imminent shutdown of WikiLeaks, which is being brought on by the big credit card companies (banks) and online payment companies refusal to process donations to WikiLeaks. This has essentially cut off the website from it's life blood. Indeed, WikiLeaks has shut down publishing anything for the rest of the year to concentrate on fund-raising. I wish them well. They need $3.5 million to continue through next year.
Let me observe something else that's sinister about what these big money people are doing. I have already mentioned the debatable nature of the great bulk of what gets slapped with a security classification. I saw stuff classified in the Air Force and at Special Ops that you could read in any decent newspaper. This is what happens when you give the power to classify stuff to 100,000 paranoid idiots.
But is isn't what I wanted to point out. What I did want to underscore was the obvious. The immense, murderous power being wielded by these financial institutions. Here we have a case of their snuffing out the life of an organization they don't approve of under the guise of helping protect the "national interest" of the United States. Are you serious? Believe it: there's no "patriotism"--what an abused word!--no concern for the security of the country in what these companies do. It's an exercise of raw power. They have reasons of their own for stifling the hell out of websites that expose the shams and shames of government and corporations. WikiLeaks is the deathly enemy of deeds done in the dark. It can escape no one's notice that if Big Finance can snuff the life out of WikiLeaks, they can snuff the life out of anything they choose.


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Circle Theatre is bringing back its long-standing children’s production this summer.
Magic Circle will return to the Circle Theatre summer lineup with a weekend performance of “Dogs Love Cupcakes: The Incredible True Story of the Life and Times of Jeff,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, June 28-30 at Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1703 Robinson Road SE in Grand Rapids.
This year’s production, directed by Emily Diener, differs from previous years, as it will feature an original concept and story, as opposed to the classic children’s stories featured in past performances.
“Dogs Love Cupcakes: The Incredible True Story of the Life and Times of Jeff” is an original production based on character drawings by local children at Grand Rapids’ Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, which will be brought to life on stage. Characters were created by Emma, Levi, Violet and Griffin (last names withheld for privacy).
The script, written by Don Wilson, tells the story of Jeff the inventor, a grumpy individual who learns kindness through the actions of others.
This family-friendly show is sponsored by Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, nonprofit organization Lainie’s Angels and Cheryl Grant Real Estate.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Next week (Nov 24-28), Travis will be speaking at two conferences. He will be presenting some recent developments in acoustic tomography at ENZCON 2008, "New Zealand’s leading national conference in electronics", as well as the New Zealand Acoustic Society Conference 2008. Acoustic tomography is a non-invasive method of measuring temperature and flow fields by measuring the time taken for sound to cross an area or volume.
Colleagues from the University of Auckland will also be presenting at both conferences.
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Quill&Quire review of Dollybird
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Reviewed by: Alexis Kienlen
Set in and around Moose Jaw and Ibsen, Saskatchewan, in 1906, Dollybird tells the story of a 20-year-old Newfoundlander named Moira Burns who is banished by her mother when she becomes pregnant out of wedlock. Thanks to her doctor father, Moira has some medical knowledge, but few ways to obtain an income.
One of the options available to her is to become a dollybird, which means acting as a housekeeper for a man who is unmarried, widowed, or separated from his wife. The position was often viewed with suspicion by homesteaders, who considered dollybirds little more than common prostitutes for their employers. Moira is hired by a young Irish-Catholic homesteader from the Maritimes named Dillan Flaherty. Dillan harbours secrets and shames, and has the additional challenge of taking care of his young son.
Lazurko's thorough research of the history of prairie homesteading shows in the effective way she captures the period. The story is narrated in the first person, alternating between Moira's voice and Dillan's. Each perspective is well developed and distinctive. The descriptions of hardships endured by homesteaders at the turn of the 20th century are interesting, and historical details add to the book's flavour and believability. Throughout, Lazurko reveals the ways in which her characters are victims of the Puritan religious ideology of the time. The writing is wonderfully descriptive, and the book is a fast and easy read.
Dollybird could easily have strayed into predictability and cliche, but Lazurko manages to keep the story fresh and interesting. The novel is a valuable addition to historical literature of the prairies.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S series is the default flagship lineup for many users in the Android ecosystem. While devices from other brands excel in one or two areas, Galaxy S flagships are great all-rounders with no debilitating drawbacks. Therefore, it is natural for customers to be curious about and eagerly anticipate the next Galaxy flagship.
Typically, Samsung releases its Galaxy S flagship in the first quarter of the year and a Galaxy Note device in the third quarter. If the company sticks to the same release schedule and naming scheme, we may see the Galaxy S11 in February or March of 2020. There are, however, some plausible rumors that the company may merge its Galaxy Note and S lineup next year and launch the upcoming flagship under the Galaxy One branding.
The Galaxy S11 (or whatever the next Samsung flagship smartphone is called) is reportedly codenamed Picasso. The name doesn’t reveal anything interesting, but it is in line with Samsung’s use of another famed artist Da Vinci as the codename for the Galaxy Note 10.
Let’s look at what the rumors and leaks say about what the Galaxy S11 may bring to the table. We’ll keep updating the information on this page as we approach the Galaxy S11’s launch, so don’t forget to bookmark it in your browser.
04/01/2020: It has been confirmed: The Galaxy S20 will be announced at an event in San Francisco on February 11, alongside the Galaxy Fold 2.
30/12/2019: It seems Samsung has decided to take 2020 in stride and call its next flagship Galaxy S20.
19/12/2019: The Galaxy S11’s 108MP primary rear camera could be accompanied by a 48MP 5x zoom camera, according to Twitter leakster Ice universe. And, as we exclusively revealed, 8K video recording is confirmed to be one of the features on the Galaxy S11 camera.
10/12/2019: The battery capacity for the regular Galaxy S11 has been confirmed to be 4,500 mAh, which is larger than the Galaxy Note 10+ battery and as big as the Galaxy S10 5G battery.
04/12/2019: The Galaxy S11 could come with an upgraded fingerprint sensor that has a larger recognition area and can scan two fingers at the same time. More details here.
25/11/2019: Two important specs for the Galaxy S11 5G have been confirmed thanks to the device showing up online on benchmark website Geekbench. The S11 5G will have the Exynos 990 under the hood and 12GB of RAM, according to the benchmark.
22/11/2019: A major new leak has given us our first glimpse at what the Galaxy S11 could look like. Centered punch hole, up to five rear cameras, and more can be seen in renders of the device that have surfaced online.
22/11/2019: Some rumored Galaxy S11 camera features have been confirmed thanks to trademarks Samsung was granted recently.
21/11/2019: The 5x optical zoom camera on the Galaxy S11 will have optical image stabilization, according to a patent Samsung has been granted recently.
21/11/2019: Samsung has begun work on the LTE variants of the Galaxy S11. The company had only been working on the 5G variants till now.
21/11/2019: The Galaxy S11’s 5G model has been certified in China, with the certification revealing that the handset will feature 25W fast charging. There is currently no word on 45W fast charging for the Galaxy S11 lineup, but it should be available on the Galaxy S11+ judging by how it’s present on the Galaxy Note 10+.
21/11/2019: The presence of a 120 Hz display on the Galaxy S11 has been all but confirmed by the Android 10 beta for the Galaxy Note 9.
20/11/2019: Samsung has reportedly begun producing the Galaxy S11 batteries. The battery design is said to be similar to the Galaxy Note 10’s and should theoretically allow Samsung to increase battery capacity with a relatively minor bump in its physical size.
In the last couple of years, smartphone design has peaked, leaving very little room for innovation without changing the form factor. Manufacturers can no longer make easy gains in the design of their new products and are thus limited to minor improvements such as making the bezels smaller, reducing the size of the notch, hiding the front camera with a slider, etc.
There is no doubt the design of the Galaxy S11 will be facing the same challenge. It’s doubtful that Samsung’s next flagship will sport a radically different design given how far they have already pushed what is possible with the current flagship models. From whatever we have heard so far, the Galaxy S11 will look a lot like the Galaxy S10 with minor tweaks. You can expect the bezels to be smaller, placement of the front camera to be even more discreet, and possibly a redesigned camera module on the back to accommodate all the rumored new tech.
Though there is some talk of Samsung launching the Galaxy S11 with an under-display camera to eliminate the notch problem completely, it’s very unlikely as the company has already said that technology is a year or two away from commercialization. The Galaxy S11 will probably just get the Note 10’s centered punch-hole instead.
As we inch closer to the launch of the Galaxy S11, we can expect more credible and revealing leaks about the design of the device. Until then, we are left with nothing more than guesswork and unsubstantiated rumors.
Samsung has already pushed its flagships to limits, and there is little other than incremental upgrades it can add to the Galaxy S11. From all the leaks so far and considering the Android landscape, it’s fair to say that the Galaxy S11’s biggest focus will be on the camera.
The Galaxy S11 will most probably be powered by the Exynos 9830 SoC. Of course, in a handful of markets, it will feature the latest Snapdragon chipset, which in this case could be the Snapdragon 865. SamMobile can exclusively confirm that the Galaxy S11 lineup will come (not all the models but cumulatively) in four storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. There is currently no information about the microSD card situation on the Galaxy S11, but it will most probably skip the headphone jack.
We can also expect the 45W fast charging introduced with the Galaxy Note 10+ to be a standard feature across the Galaxy S11 lineup. Similarly, expect all the Galaxy S11 models to offer 5G connectivity as opposed to a completely separate 5G variant like the Galaxy S10 5G.
Samsung flagships always come with top-notch displays, and the Galaxy S11 will be no different. So far, we haven’t come across any significant or credible leaks regarding the screen on the next Galaxy flagship, but it is safe to say it will be an incremental upgrade over its predecessors.
A browser benchmark revealed that the Galaxy S11 would sport a taller 20:9 display as opposed to the 19:9 screens on the company’s 2019 top-end offerings. This points to even smaller bezels and possibly a marginal increase in the screen size of the upcoming flagship. Samsung already has a couple of mid-range devices such as the Galaxy A70 and the A80 with this display ratio.
Curved screens have been the hallmark of most Galaxy flagship devices. They help Samsung differentiate its devices from dozens of rivals in the market, so expect the company to continue with them. Also, given the growing popularity of displays with high-refresh rates and that Samsung is the supplier for some of these panels, there is a real chance that the Galaxy S11 might pack a 90Hz or a 120Hz display to match rivals in the market.
According to a report in the Korean media, the Galaxy S11’s ‘Active Area Dimension’ (AAD) for the in-display fingerprint sensor will measure 64 square millimeters while the Galaxy S10’s (and Note 10’s) measures 36 square millimeters. The larger sensing area for detecting fingerprints should make the Galaxy S11’s in-display fingerprint scanner more accurate and easier to target with your finger.
A recent report said the Galaxy S11 will be equipped with a 108MP primary camera (possibly the ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor) and supports 5x optical zoom. Later, a separate report mentioned that the camera on the Galaxy S11 is codenamed Hubble (referring to the Hubble telescope), which is a strong indication that the S11 might indeed feature some impressive optical zoom capabilities.
The company will reportedly use a ‘periscope system’ that allows the camera module to sit flush with the body of the smartphone. Under this arrangement, the sensor and lenses are placed sideways and utilize the principle of reflecting light in a telescope.
We currently don’t know how many cameras each of the Galaxy S11 models will sport on the front and the back.
Software and new features
The Galaxy S11 will run Android 10 out of the box, and as we reported exclusively, it will come with One UI 2.1 on top. We don’t know yet what new software features Samsung will pack into the Galaxy S11, but wireless DeX mode seems to be a good guess. Earlier this year, Samsung confirmed they are exploring this option without committing to any launch date.
If the rumors pan out, the camera will be the main focus of the Galaxy S11, and that means more camera-centric software features. In fact, Samsung has done this for nearly all of its recent flagship devices. For the Galaxy S11, the company could be working on introducing features like 8K video recording, a Hyperlapse mode for low-light conditions, and more.
Release date and price
Samsung will hold the Galaxy S11 Unpacked event in the third week of February according to our sources, which is in line with what the company did for the Galaxy S10 launch. If the device announcement happens in late February, you can expect Galaxy S11 to hit the market in early to mid-March.
No concrete details on pricing are available yet, but it is safe to presume that the Galaxy S11 will be priced similar to the Galaxy S10 lineup. As far as the color options are concerned, we have reported exclusively that the Galaxy S11 will come in, among others, blue, pink, black, and white hues.
Finally, unlike the Galaxy S10 series where there was a separate 5G model, expect 5G connectivity across the lineup. While not many buyers will be able to benefit immediately from the inclusion of 5G, it will help Samsung to convince customers that the Galaxy S11 lineup is not missing any key features that rivals are offering in their smartphones. The company may even ditch the 4G models in some markets and sell only the 5G variants.


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A man suspected of killing Laikipia rancher Mr Tristan Voorspuy was Monday arraigned in a Nanyuki court.
Samson Lokayi could, however, not take plea after he claimed he could only understand Pokot language.
Nanyuki Senior Resident Magistrate Evans Ngige asked the prosecution counsel Cecilia Kinyanjui to find a Pokot interpreter so that the matter could be mentioned today.
Lokayi was arrested at the weekend in connection with the fatal shooting of the rancher at his Sosian farm.
Lokayi, who appears to be in his early 20s, was not represented.
Dressed in a grey short and a dark brown jacket, he looked composed when the magistrate called out his name.
Voorspuy was shot and killed a week ago by raiders who had invaded ranches in Laikipia County. Last week, Laikipia North MP Mathew Lempurkel was arraigned in court over the ranch invasions.
While applying for Lempurkel's detention for two weeks, the prosecution claimed that the MP was under investigation over Voorspuy's death. The MP was, however, released on a Sh200,000 bond.
Mr Voorspuy, a father of two, is an ex-British military officer who had lived in Kenya for many years running a tour company called Offbeat Safaris Limited.
After his killing, police officers were deployed at the expansive farm as workers made frantic efforts to move hundreds of cattle out of the ranch.


Mama Said String Band release new album, Carry the Water
As the host of a radio show and podcast – I find myself asking a familiar question to most performers that go like this: “what is the name of this next song you are going to perform?”
Imagine the surprise, delight and pure curiosity that was ignited when Mama Said String Band’s response to that question was “This song is titled ‘Nameless’.”
Living in a time where most music is written to meet a certain criteria of expected and accepted adherence to the “rules” of how musicians do things in songwriting world – I was immediately intrigued to hear this song performed live in my studio, I also felt an anticipation and expected level of patience beyond what someone should be expected to wait to hear this on a piece of recorded history I could cherish forever and as much and as often as I like.
With the June 14, 2019 release of their sophomore album, “Carry the Water” that is now what has happened, not only to me- but to both new and loyal fans of a band “named” Mama Said String Band comprised of Katie Didit, David O’Neal, Kaitlen Farmer Steph Kidd and Adlai Filiatreau.
While one of the songs on “Carry the Water” is the song titled “Nameless”, the qualities of Mama Said String Band’s entire work of musical art on this album evoke more expression than what words alone can express but let’s give it the “college” try. MSSB’s perfect trifecta of artistry, musical expression, and passion are all signature qualities that clearly make their presence known on this album. This trifecta compliments a perfect blend and synergy of interwoven bluegrass and classical themes making for something that feels wild, unique, exciting, and at times- chaotic…but in the end bringing resolution that occurs without the listener even knowing exactly how they all got there…all at the same time…all together…and in perfect harmony.
While the members of this band can evoke genius and choose to title one of their most transformative original songs- “Nameless” , one simply cannot NOT “name” this band as anything “less” than that what they truly are- and that is absolutely, without debate – BRILLIANT, CREATIVE AND INCREDIBLY INNOVATIVE.
Just when you have days where you have sat back and accepted the current state of music as being over-commercialized, fitting into a specific mold, and incredibly generic in nature – you have DAYS where you hear the work of Mama Said String Band and realize these days are few and far between.
And by the way…Mama said there’d be days like this…And Mama was absolutely right!
Be sure to check out Mama Said String Band online at https://mamasaidstringband.com.
Renee Collins Cobb, M.Ed is the host of “Red Barn Radio”, and Lexington Community Radio’s radio shows/podcasts “Overtones”, “Gray Matters” and “Listen Locally Open Mic Night at The Twisted Cork”. In addition, she is also the President of Collins Consulting Group, LLC, and co-owner with Warren Cobb of Listen Locally, LLC and the 501c3 non-profit organization, Room 17 Productions.


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A 14K yellow-gold large slipper pendant set with one round faceted Diamond totaling 0.10 carats, total weight. "Gold Plumeria" design. Approximately L: 1" W: 3/8".
You're a step closer to paradise when you get this gold plumeria slipper pendant. For years, the slipper has been a beloved household symbol of comfort. Many a doorstep are adorned with slippers of family and guests. Its a shame that not all slippers can be as cherished as this slipper pendant.
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What does it mean to write for yourself? It means that the story, the characters and the style are what you would want to read. And what you enjoy writing.
Writing for the market means creating a book based on current market trends, and what research says readers want to read. It’s a calculated approach that focuses on getting published and selling books.
Certainly as writers, getting published and selling books is a big part of many of our dreams. However, steering away from the calculated approach will bring infinitely more to your career.
Remember: Fads Are Fickle
In the last decade the market has changed a lot. Vampires were the hippest thing, after the release of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight in 2005. Then came the popularity of paranormal in general with novels such as Cassandra Clare’s City of Bones.
Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games sparked a love of dystopia, and now more realistic novels sit at the top with John Green’s Fault in Our Stars and Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. And all that’s just the YA shelf.
Market trends are of high interest to publishers, editors and agents. But while it’s useful for a writer to be conscious of the market, planning to reap success from a genre fad is impractical.
A creative artist should pay no—and I mean zero—attention to what is currently popular, what the market appears to want, and what’s being endlessly repeated in the deafening echo chamber of the internet.”—Dario Ciriello
From a publisher accepting a manuscript to the book sitting on the shelf is, on average, about two years. Add a few months to a few years to actually write the manuscript, and by the time your book is on the shelf, you’ve probably missed the fad. Worse, readers will be disinterested in the type book they’ve overdosed on during the last few years.
Surviving The Long Road
Finishing a novel takes time and dedication. Would you really want to spend that energy writing a book you didn’t enjoy, a story your weren’t interested in, a style that didn’t come naturally?
By learning how to write for yourself, you can enjoy the process of writing as much as the outcome.
Remember to write for yourself, not for a market and give yourself time to develop your own style, your own voice. It takes a lifetime. Enjoy it!”—Michael Morpurgo
Writers choose their career because they are passionate, not to get rich. Let’s be realistic about our expectations, about why we do what we do and what we hope to gain. Writing for the sake of money neglects the passion that lead you to the career in the first place.
Of course, you can have it both ways: fulfilling your dream while getting paid. And keeping a tight hold of your passion is more likely to lead to a successful and financially viable career.
Develop Your ‘Fresh’ Voice
You’ve probably heard editors, agents and publishers say that they’re looking for a “fresh voice”. What exactly this means is hard to define, and many writers keep asking how to achieve this elusive style.
But the first step is actually quite simple: write for yourself.
The editor wants nothing more than to read something so fresh and powerful and polished there is no question it must be in the journal.”—Lynne Barrett
Take The First Leap
Especially for a debut author, you need to have something new you can add to the realm of literature. Once you’re established, and have a nice published book on your resume, you have a little more flexibility.
But until then, you want to give your best, most unique into the pile of hundreds of other first-time writers sitting on an agent’s or editor’s desk. And what’s more unique than you?
Write What You Read
Another common piece of advice is to be very familiar with the genre and style that you write, by reading.
Genres are full of rules and conventions that should be followed, can be broken, morph across time and sub-genres, and can only be learnt through reading the genre. A lot.
Read everything you can lay hands on. I always advise people who want to write a fantasy or science fiction or romance to stop reading everything in those genres and start reading everything else from Bunyan to Byatt.”—Michael Moorcock
What’s your favourite type of book to read? What section do you gravitate towards in a book store?
This is your strength. This is what you should write. Even without even realising, you’ve trained your mind to recognise what makes a good book of that style. You are your own ideal reader.
The Best From Both Worlds
While writing for yourself can help produce a fantastic piece of work, the market can’t be ignored altogether. It’s important to keep an eye on the general flow of the industry, whatever publication path you choose.
Be sure to know which publishers are publishing books similar to yours. This helps narrow your focus when it comes to submitting. It’s best to keep this research to new releases; Publisher A may have released a lot of adult fantasy novels five years ago, but now they work with more YA dystopia stories.
Define Your Target Audience
When looking at yourself and the market, there’s a third party: your reader. Some authors can achieve great success without giving their target audience a second thought.
But if you find that your writing is jumbled, clumsy or illogical, considering your reader can help refocus you.
But my experience has been that very few people can truly view themselves objectively as a target reader, as a segment of an audience.”— Brian A. Klems
It’s important to have a readership in mind, and to consider your audience: who they are, what they read and why they read it. But you don’t want to focus on an audience in general — you want to focus on your audience. Your readers. The ones who would read what you honestly love. And love what you honestly write.
Unexpected Success: The Book Thief
In 2005 Australian author Markus Zusak published his fifth book, The Book Thief. It has sold over 8 million copies, been translated into 40 languages, was adapted into a film and even now regularly sits among top-sellers. And he never saw it coming.
In an interview, Zusak shares that he honestly thought no one would read the book. No one would recommend it to their friends. So he wrote it exactly how he wanted to, free of concerns about the market.
I think half of writing a book is just forgetting that there’s even a world that exists beyond the book.”—Markus Zusak
580 pages, narrated by death and full of quirks and interruptions by the narrator, The Book Thief is a truly unique book. It’s even marketed as YA in some countries, and adult in others. But despite being so unique that it’s difficult to categorise and market, the author’s passion touched the hearts of the publishing team and innumerable readers.
While knowledge of the publishing market has it’s place, writing for yourself has benefits in every step of the process. Your inner passion for writing will get you started, and allowing yourself to be your own best selling point will keep you going.


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January 29, 2014
The Fall issue of BROADSIDE, a newsletter of Theatre Library Association is now available on the TLA Website... Read more
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Children’s Ear Aches
What is a Children’s Ear Ache?If your child is complaining about sharp, burning or dull pain in one or both ear, he/she may have an ear infection. A middle ear infection or Acute Otitis Media is one of the most common causes of Earaches in children. More often than not, it clears up on its own, however, sometimes it may persist and lead to longstanding earaches and recurring infections. Effective treatment by an experienced otolaryngologist is necessary to ensure child’s health.
If you are looking for effective treatment for your child’s earache, do not hesitate to set up an appointment with a skilled and experienced pediatric Earache specialist at Eastside ENT specialists in Ohio. Give us a call at 440-352-1474 and access quality medical care for your child.
What Causes a Children’s Ear Ache?An ear infection causes the small tube that connects middle ear to the back of your child’s throat and nose (Eustachian tube) to swell up. The blocked tube increases the pressure behind the eardrum that may lead to build up of fluids behind the eardrum. This increased pressure causes pain, swelling and redness in the ear and impairs the functions of the eardrum resulting in impaired hearing. Cold, Flu, Hay fever, Allergies and Upper Respiratory Infection may lead to an ear infection and consequently earaches. The infection and the fluid buildup may clear up within a few days. If infection persists, it may cause eardrum to rupture resulting in drainage of the fluid. The pus and fluid may remain behind the eardrum for long periods (middle ear effusion) leading to longstanding earaches. Also, cause earaches in children.
What are the Symptoms of a Children’s Ear Ache?In infants and toddlers, following symptoms may give you signs that your child has pain or discomfort in one or both ears:
- Pulling, tugging or scratching at the ear
- Crying more than usual
- Hearing problems
- Loss of appetite
- Ear drainage
- Feeling of fullness or pressure inside the ear
- Loss of Hearing
- Loss of Balance
- Nausea or Vertigo
- Ear drainage
What are the Risk Factors for a Children’s Ear Ache?Because of small Eustachian tubes, children are already at higher risk for developing ear infections. Following factors may increase the risks for ear pain in kids:
- Wax buildup
- Foreign object in the ear
- Respiratory infections
- Jaw Pain sometimes caused by TMJ
- Dental problems
When Should I see a Doctor?If the ear ache does not go away in a couple of days, or you notice symptoms like fever, vomiting, swelling in and around the ears or puss draining out of the ears, you must take your child to get thoroughly checked up by an experienced ENT specialist.
How is a Children’s Ear Ache Diagnosed?Your pediatric ENT specialist may diagnose the cause of your child’s earache using following diagnostic procedures:
- He may ask you to give a detailed account of all the symptoms your child is experiencing
- He may carry out a physical exam using an Otoscope to look for signs of inflammation, redness and fluid
- A hearing test called Audiogram may be conducted to look for signs of hearing loss
- The doctor may use Tympanogram test to measure the air pressure in the middle ear and the function of eardrum
How is a Children’s Ear Ache Treated?To clear out the infection and to help manage the accompanying symptoms, the ENT specialist may recommend following treatment for earache in child:
- Painkillers like Children’s Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen
- Decongestants nose drops to help with air pressure
- Antihistamines to contain the symptoms of allergies
- Ear tube surgery may be needed if your child’s ear pain is being caused by Effusion or recurring ear infections
A Children’s Ear Ache can cause severe discomfort for your child and the underlying causes may lead to hearing loss if prompt treatment is not accessed. If you are looking for effective treatment for your child’s earache, do not hesitate to set up an appointment with a skilled and experienced pediatric Earache specialist at Eastside ENT specialists in Ohio. Give us a call at 440-352-1474 and access quality medical care for your child.
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OTHER HELPFUL NOSE, SINUS & ALLERGY FACT SHEETS:
- Allergies and Hay Fever
- The Necessity of Early Intervention in Hearing
- Children and Facial Trauma
- Cochlear-Meningitis Vaccination
- Day Care and Ear, Nose and Throat Problems
- Facial Sports Injuries
- Children's Hearing Health
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Children
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children
- Pediatric Food Allergies
- Pediatric GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease)
- Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
- Pediatric Obesity and Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
- When Your Child Has Tinnitus

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Italian cream cake… have you heard of this decadent dessert? Moist, dense vanilla layer cake dotted with chopped pecans and coconut and filled with a creamy frosting chock full of pecans and coconut. This cake is also known as Italian wedding cake. Just the sound of it lures you in.
This cake is not light, aside from its chromatic tendencies. It’s deep, rich, and full and exploding with flavor. It’s worth every bite.
I have long wanted to try an Italian cream cake. Along with red velvet, hummingbird cake, and other such well-loved layer cake recipes, it has made its way into my repertoire. And I hope it will become part of yours. If you need any nudging, just look at this cake. The layers are so moist, and its texture – so complex. Cutting a slice is not a clean job. It’s a home-style cake, indeed, and really… what’s better than that?
The cake’s history is spotty; its origins, unknown. It’s even been said to not be truly Italian in heritage, but rather a Southern delicacy. This would explain the stick-to-your-ribs, lush quality of this cake. The shredded, sweetened coconut used in the cake and the frosting adds quite a bit of sweetness to the cake. To prevent the cake from being too sweet, I have only used 1 c granulated sugar in the recipe. The frosting accompanying this cake can be found here.
This cake just begs to be baked – it’s full of homey, warm, comfort food feel. The recipe below is adaptable, too – baking half a batch will yield a 3-layer 6″ round cake – just the perfect size cake for tasting.
I do hope you try it and if you do, let me know how you like it in the Comments section, below. My husband went for seconds, which of course meant he loved it! 🙂
Italian Cream CakeRecipe by: Leelabean (Yield: three 9″ round cakes. *Halving this recipe will produce three 6″ round cakes) 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 T cornstarch
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1 c sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 c canola oil
6 eggs, room temperature
1 c buttermilk, room temperature
1 T + 1 t vanilla extract
1 c chopped pecans, finely chopped
2/3 c shredded sweetened coconut
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare your pans by spraying them with a non-stick cooking spray and lining them with parchment paper. Set them aside.
In the bowl of your stand mixer, or using a hand mixer, blend the butter, oil, sugar, and salt for about 5 minutes. The mixture will be very light in color and smooth in texture.
Add the eggs, one at a time, incorporating each before adding the next. Next, add the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda. Then toss in the chopped pecans and shredded coconut.
Beginning and ended with the dry ingredients, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk. Do not over-mix the batter.
Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake in the pre-heated oven for:6″ round: 18-21 minutes 9″ round: 25 – 28 minutes
The cakes will be done when a toothpick, inserted into the thickest part of the cake, comes out clean. Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes and then un-mold them and let them continue to cool to room temperature on wire cooling racks.
Frost the cakes with Pecan Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting and enjoy. This cake can be stored in the fridge. Make sure to cover any exposed areas of the cake (cake not covered with frosting) with plastic wrap to ensure the cake doesn’t dry out in the refrigerator.
Sweetly ♥ Yours,

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There are a lot fat loss applications and strategies to choose from, just like Keto, veggie, Paleo, and even diabetic-friendly diets. Meals supply companies like Sun Basket include a broad variety of dietary-specific meals that will help you stick to your preferred diet plan.
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Iron ore concentrator process in canada. The Iron Ore Company of Canada The Iron Ore Company of Canada is the largest producer of iron ore pellets known as the ATO and hauled 10 kilometres to IOC's processing facilities the concentrator, which produced 16 4 million tonnes of iron ore concentrate in 2005 . Oline Chat.Iron Ore Grinding Process Iron ore concentration process with grinding circuit, dry The present invention discloses an advantageous and effective process for the concentration of iron ores, which can be fully dry or mixed, part of the process being dry, part wet, such enhancing the process efficiency as a whole by increasing recovery of .Oct 25, 2013 An iron ore concentration process with dry grinding circuit, dry desliming and mixed (dry and wet) concentration, wherein the process is adapted for concentration of iron ores with two stages of grinding, including for ores with fine liberation sizes, wherein the process comprises the steps of.Process. 48(2), 2012, 567 Wadi Halfa iron ore, low-grade iron ore, gravity concentration, magnetic concentration, combined gravity magnetic concentration 1. Introduction With increasing global demand of iron ores due to the huge requirement of steel all.
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Our team has created the unique process, OHD, that converts waste biomass, we’re already producing anyway, into a water-soluble liquid. It looks like dark tea, and it contains almost all the carbon that was originally trapped in the biomass. We only need heat, water and oxygen to make it, and we can easily pump that solution into rocks, deep underground, where the microbes that live there eat it, and lock it away - for eons.
It’s paradigm shifting. A whole new way to think about removing carbon from the atmosphere. Its simple, scalable, carbon negative, and can be deployed almost anywhere there’s a source of waste, which is almost anywhere there are people! Instead of fighting natural processes, we take advantage of what nature has been doing all along - capturing carbon out of the atmosphere - then we put that carbon deep underground, where its locked away in the very rocks that we took it from in the first place.
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Robyn Chrysler’s proclivity to care for others is a character trait that has been with her since she was a young child.
“I used to bring wild animals home all the time,” said Robyn. “I actually cared for an injured coyote in our barn – which my dad was none-too-pleased about when he found out. But I couldn’t help it – I’ve always had this need to rescue living creatures, animal and human.”
A marketing and advertising professional for most of her professional life, Robyn decided to leave her career to combine two things she loves – children and play. She opened Kiddie City in Monett, Mo. Initially as a kid play place, giving local families a place to take their children for fun activities, birthday parties and more.
But then tragedy struck her family, with the passing of her son, mother and father in a span of one year. To cope with such an immense loss, Robyn did what she does best – help others. She threw all of her passion for children and helping others into a new venture: a preschool. And not just any preschool. Robyn transformed Kiddie City into a 24-hour preschool to ensure she could help families with parents who work outside of the typical nine-to-five job. And the school not only provides services to young children, but also serves kids up to the age of 12.
“It’s about the opportunity to shape young minds and put my child psychology training to good use. It’s about helping kiddos with disabilities like autism and ADHD, or kiddos with anger issues,” said Robyn. “In my prior roles, I missed a lot of time with my family – I’m making up for lost time and helping others at the same time. It’s a win-win.”
Operating a 24-hour child care center is a challenge on its own, but factor in a pandemic, and those challenges increase exponentially. Having worked in the newspaper and magazine business, Robyn stays up to date on current events, which helped her get ahead of the game. After seeing the news coming out of China and Europe, she immediately began making preparations such as buying extra hand sanitizer and installing automatic hand sanitizer machines in the event the pandemic hit the U.S. – which it did just a few short weeks later.
When the schools in her area closed, Robyn was ready. As one of the only licensed child care centers still open, Robyn saw a surge in enrollments from families with essential workers. Normally a 49-child center (which covers 78 families because the center operates 24 hours per day), she has been able to secure a 16-child emergency overage to account for the increase in demand.
When asked about the new policies and procedures she has put in place, Robyn said her relationship with the local health department has helped her make sure she’s covering all her bases.
“We’ve placed rugs inside the entrance to show parents where they can stand when dropping off their children – they can’t go any further than those rugs,” said Robyn. “We also ask both the parents and the children to sanitize their hands, after which, we do a temperature check on the child. He or she must have a temperature under 99 degrees to enter.”
Robyn has the children over two years old wear masks, and asks that families leave items like bags, toys and food at home to minimize virus transfer – she has everything they need, including meals.
Providing child care for local families isn’t all Robyn is doing to support her community. She also opened up a food pantry, a baby essentials pantry (diapers, wipes, etc.) and a clothing donation operation. She coordinates all of the volunteers to accept donations as well as make deliveries to families in need.
“A lot of the families I serve rely on the schools to feed their kids,” said Robyn. “Because the schools have closed, many families – especially those without transportation – are unable to get the food and supplies they need. I’m grateful to be able to help out.”
Asked about what she does in her free time, Robyn laughed: “I really don’t have any free time, but when I do, I spend it with my six foster children and all of my animals.”
When looking to the future, Robyn says she wants to turn Kiddie City into a non-profit and create a system where no in in her five-county area will go without child care because they can’t afford it.
“It’s my way of saving the world,” said Robyn. “There are people in my life who I couldn’t save, but there are many out there who I can, and that’s what drives me.”

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Re "Saturday mail cuts pose legal questions" (Page A1, Feb. 7): I am not surprised the U.S. Postal Service wants to stop Saturday delivery of mail, or continue to raise the price of stamps. I put the blame on the computer era; more and more people are paying their bilsl online, therefore not purchasing stamps.
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Portrait Photography tips for Beginners
21. Book a real photo shoot
Contrary to popular belief, models are a dime a dozen no matter where you live. Head on over to ModelMayhem.com and find a local model. Many of them will not even charge you if you give them copies of the pictures you take. It s called TFP time for prints. Oh, a warning on ModelMayhem 90% of the models think their best pictures are when they are disrobed. I always have my wife go on the site and choose a model for me so I don t have to see the nastiness. Not cool.
22. Buy a few scarves
My wife, Emily, made me include this tip for the ladies. She said it s a great tip for dressing women for a portrait photography shoot, but I think it s because she has an obsession with Confessions of a Shopaholic (the girl the green scarf). Anyway, it has worked wonders for me in the past. For $15 you can buy probably 10 scarves at any many stores. Then, you can have your female subjects wear plain colors (such as a white T shirt and jeans) and then wear different colors of scarves. I found that this works GREAT for senior portraits, because teenage girls like accessorizing and changing clothes every five minutes. Big time saver and you ll get many more looks out of one subject.
23. Raise that light for stunning catch lights
Catch lights are a type of specular highlight (the tiny bright spot on any shiny and round object). If you have no idea why catch lights are cool,check out this articlewhere I explain it. If you re really picky, the best place to put a flash to get perfect catch lights is high and a few feet to the side of the subject. This will create catch lights at 10 o clock and 2 o clock, which is optimal because then the catch light doesn t cover the pupil.
24. The worst way to get a candid expression from your subject
Whenever I go on a shoot, I always try and get an assistant that can help pose the subject and make them laugh and play so that I can focus on the photography. My pet peeve is when the assistant says something like, You look so stiff! Loosen up! Ugh! Telling the subject that they don t look good only makes the situation ten times worse. Never tell the subject they look stiff or they need to loosen up. It backfires 100% of the time.
25. Use framing in a creative way
Have your model look through a window or have them lean up against a door frame and your portrait composition can look much stronger and more interesting. I like using this technique to take pictures of babies and toddlers by placing the child in a crib and having them peer through the bars of the crib at the camera. Always makes for a great shot. I ve tried doing the same thing with people looking through prison bars, but it s never been quite as flattering.
26. Try high key or low key lighting
Some photos look great overexposed for a clean and bright look, but the same model in the same pose can look scary and moody in low key lighting. Learning to control the amount of light can make a huge difference in the feel of your photo.
27. Quit being a pansy
Many portrait photographers would love to get out and shoot more, but don t have the opportunity to find models to shoot. Fortunately, any human can be a portrait model (although you probably want to find someone better looking than Scottie Pippen. Yikes). I was teaching a sunset portraiture class in Naples, Florida a few months back and no models were available for the shoot. Did I crawl into a fetal position and cry in the corner all afternoon? Yes, but that was for a different reason. Actually, we just asked random people on the beach if they wanted their pictures taken. By offering to email them the picture, we had tons of different people to practice on and got some fantastic shots.
28. Use ultra wide lenses for a cool perspective
Shooting portraits with an ultra wide lens can cause some serious problems if you don t know how to do it correctly. Wide lenses generally distort facial features, which the subject will hate you for; however, check outthis article on wide angle portraits, andthis article on using fisheye lenses creativelyand you ll be on the right track to capture awesome and unique portraits.
29. Warm that flash for sunset portraits
Sunset portraits are a favorite among portrait photographers, but few people do it right. A sunset is not daylight balanced. The light from a sunset is quite warm: red, yellow, and purple. Buy some gels and warm up that flash to make the picture look more natural.
30. Crank that aperture for full body portraits
I am shocked on almost a daily basis how many photographers fail to understand that aperture is not the only camera setting that impacts the depth of field. To learn the four (or five, depending on how you count) factors that impact depth of field,check out this article. When shooting a full body portrait, the photographer is obviously further away from the subject. This means that the depth of field is much deeper. For full body portraits, remember that your aperture must be significantly lower (or your focal length significantly longer) to get a blurry background. To get shallow depth of field for full body portraits, you might check out the85mm f1.8 for Nikon, or the85mm f/1.8 for Canon.
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E-scooters, buses on-demand and Enterprise Car Club vehicles are just some of the innovative transport projects being looked at to reduce personal car use under a two-year trial at the University of Warwick.
The Future Transport Showcase will involve a number of new projects aiming to reduce private vehicle usage, cut carbon emissions and create a safer, more environmentally friendly campus. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has teamed up with the University of Warwick on the two-year trial.
The West Midlands is home to the £22 million Future Transport Zone, set up to harness the latest technology and data to design and develop accessible and connected transport alternatives that are faster, cleaner and greener – contributing to achieving the #WM2041 ambition to reduce the region’s carbon footprint.
Throughout the two-year trial, participants will be encouraged to change their transport choices and incentives offered for people who choose greener travel as part of the “choose your way Warwick” campaign hosted on the Betterpoints App.
The trial will look at how the use of new transport solutions like e-scooters, a car club and a demand-responsive bus service can affect travel behaviour and replace traditional car use in and around the University campus area.
“From the outset of the industrial revolution, the West Midlands has always been a hub of innovation and we are still leading the way with the development of green battery technology, new low-carbon housing, 5G digital connectivity, autonomous vehicles and the transport systems of the future. The Future Transport Showcase at the University of Warwick will offer students and staff more flexibility, choice, and greener travel solutions for the region, at a time when we are facing a climate emergency and urging people to leave the car at home. And this trial will show what works as we develop transport policies to address the climate emergency we all face,” says the Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street.
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Appearing in "The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Part 2"
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Plot Synopsis for "The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Part 2"
Richard Doyle stairs off in the distance at the car wreck that killed his wife. He has a vision of his wife scolding him for driving drunk.
He faces his fear that he didn't truly feel sorry for killing Amy. He was only truly sorry for putting himself in a wheelchair. By facing his own fears, Spawn prepares Richard to face the demons that hold Amy's soul. They feed it and when he does many years in the future, they will be reunited once more.
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South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung is gearing up for the launch of a new member of its already popular Galaxy S family of handsets, namely the Galaxy S Plus, if the latest reports on the matter are to be believed.
Apparently, the company would aim at rising the bar when it comes to the performance levels that its Galaxy S smartphones can offer, thus aiming at packing the new device with a single-core 1.4GHz processor.
However, this does not mean that the new Galaxy S Plus might not offer the wanted performance levels, and the phone’s specs list seems to show that it might actually do so.
The aforementioned high-speed processor would be complemented by 8GB of internal memory, most probably by a microSD memory card slot with support for additional storage space.
Moreover, the new mobile phone is said to come with a four-inch Super AMOLED display, as well as with a 1650mAh battery inside (the original Galaxy S came with a 1500mAh battery inside). It should also support HD video recording capabilities.
Among the other details that are currently available on the new mobile phone , we can count the fact that it might sport model number I9001. The new mobile phone is also said to be running under Google’s Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.
At the same time, the new Samsung Galaxy S Plus is expected to arrive on the market sometime at the end of April in Russia, with a price tag of 23,990 rubles (around $850) attached to it.
All in all, it seems that Samsung is gearing up for the release of an appealing sequel for the Galaxy S, though it remains to be seen how much of the above mentioned specs would pan out.


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OFX Group Limited (ASX:OFX) just released its yearly report and things are looking bullish. It was overall a positive result, with revenues beating expectations by 4.8% to hit AU$135m. OFX Group also reported a statutory profit of AU$0.051, which was an impressive 34% above what the analyst had forecast. This is an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance in its report, look at what expert is forecasting for next year, and see if there has been any change to expectations for the business. We've gathered the most recent statutory forecasts to see whether the analyst has changed their earnings models, following these results.
Following the latest results, OFX Group's sole analyst are now forecasting revenues of AU$144.6m in 2022. This would be an okay 7.4% improvement in sales compared to the last 12 months. Per-share earnings are expected to soar 22% to AU$0.064. Before this earnings report, the analyst had been forecasting revenues of AU$139.1m and earnings per share (EPS) of AU$0.058 in 2022. There's been a pretty noticeable increase in sentiment, with the analyst upgrading revenues and making a solid gain to earnings per share in particular.
Despite these upgrades,the analyst has not made any major changes to their price target of AU$1.65, suggesting that the higher estimates are not likely to have a long term impact on what the stock is worth.
Taking a look at the bigger picture now, one of the ways we can understand these forecasts is to see how they compare to both past performance and industry growth estimates. The analyst is definitely expecting OFX Group's growth to accelerate, with the forecast 7.4% annualised growth to the end of 2022 ranking favourably alongside historical growth of 4.5% per annum over the past five years. Compare this with other companies in the same industry, which are forecast to grow their revenue 2.4% annually. It seems obvious that, while the growth outlook is brighter than the recent past, the analyst also expect OFX Group to grow faster than the wider industry.
The Bottom Line
The most important thing here is that the analyst upgraded their earnings per share estimates, suggesting that there has been a clear increase in optimism towards OFX Group following these results. Happily, they also upgraded their revenue estimates, and are forecasting revenues to grow faster than the wider industry. The consensus price target held steady at AU$1.65, with the latest estimates not enough to have an impact on their price target.
With that said, the long-term trajectory of the company's earnings is a lot more important than next year. We have analyst estimates for OFX Group going out as far as 2024, and you can see them free on our platform here.
And what about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for OFX Group you should know about.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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