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A HUNDRED TIMES THANK YOU!!
Achievements should be properly celebrated and we are really proud to have reached the milestone of a hundred genuine reviews received from our Guests over the last few years!
The superb feedback collected confirm the great work done by the knowledgeable Captains and their outstanding crew, always ready to satisfy Guests’ needs with kindness and professionalism.
It can hardly be a coincidence that the most common sentence in our reviews is: “Thank you”.
Two simple words to tell someone that you are grateful for having given you something or done something for you.
We are pleased to share the following grateful feedback, there couldn’t be more truthful declarations of gratitude than these!
11-18 June 2022
Amalfi Coast and Pontine Islands
Todo espectacular muchas gracias,
Salvatore y su equipo lo mejor del mundo...Nafisa is the best!!
12-20 August 2022
Naples / Naples
Thanks to all the crew for being part of this memorable trip and for your kindness.
Thank you for showing us the best of Italy and feeding us so well!
Lewis, Abbe, Lynne
19-29 August 2022
Thanks to the friendly and welcoming crew, the good weather and the beauty of the places visited, made our stay aboard Prime magnificent!
10-17 July 2022
Thank you for making our family vacation a special and memorable occasion. Captain Davide and crew are not only capable but also warm and friendly: you all made us feel at home, meaning we felt as if we were among old friends and we were grateful to leave with new friends. Thank you also for the recommandations and using your connections to get us into exclusive places!
You are all fabulous!
Chris, Lauren, Kathlin, Eric, Gabby
28 July-1 August 2022
I can’t thank you enough for such a wonderful trip for my family and me. This has been a lifelong dream for me to sail the Amalfi Coast and you helped to make that happen! You made this trip very special with all that you know about this part of Italy and your beautiful way of knowing our wishes an desires and then doing your best to make them come true.
Thank you for a beautiful, unforgettable experience.
Hopefully our paths will cross again!
1-7 August 2021
The stay aboard Riviera was fantastic. We really enjoyed the yacht, the itinerary, the Captain's professionalism, Maria's kindness and the delicious creations of Salvatore, an extraordinary chef, who pampered us for weeks on an unparalleled culinary journey. Thanks to the Captain's suggestions during the cruise, we enjoyed the stay, savoring all the pleasure and the freedom to go to sea.
We are eager to come back!
15-30 July 2021
We were very happy about our wonderful cruise aboard DP Monitor!
We really appreciated the refined yacht and the caring crew ready to serve every our need.
Thank you Everyone!
1-10 August 2022
A huge thank you for an amazing trip across Corsica.
The crew is second to none, the Captain is amazing, the Chef is a talented person, the second in command is an incredible kind person and the maid made this trip a special one.
A huge thank you indeed!
It's the second time we have the pleasure to be aboard and we hope to be back again!
Alice, Celian, Antoine, Arthur, Dania
If after reading these exciting reviews, you felt like living a dreamy stay aboard our wonderful yachts, start thinking about your next charter holiday for summer 2023 and book your stay aboard!
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
In my constant search for inspiration I've stumbled onto Zen Habits and can't believe it has taken me so long to find it. I have no idea why I chose to read Everything that Remains in the first place but what a revelation it has been. Leading me to so many new places. Zen Habits is definitely up my alley. He sounds a bit like the voice in my head already. And, of course, I like that. Who wouldn't want to hear advice and ideas that sound like you only wiser and more concise?
We should all read his book The One Skill: The Letting Go eBook and then go on from there and read all the rest of his words. It is such a powerful little book, an idea that will serve you in every facet of your life. Every. Single. One.
Go check it out. Tell me what you think. Tell him too.

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Stun Master stun gun SM-100S
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Can you hear the Who in the background?
I am always having political conversations with the people around me…..and one day a fellow ask me just who are you? Meaning he wanted to know my political affiliations.
She was confused because I hold some conservative beliefs as well as some liberal and even some more radical than the Dems.
The question remains politically who am I?
Let’s get started……I am pro-gun but only to the extent that assault weapons should only be available to military or collectors…..I am pro-choice…..because it is a personal decision and NO one should infringe on a person’s personal decisions. Pro-tax reform….take the 1000+ page tax code and distill it down to 10 pages….everyone pays….. I support a single payer or a Medicare for all if you like. I am anti-war….war should be the last resort not the first thing that comes to mind. Pro-veteran….meaning veterans should get all the benefits that they deserve….superb medical care, GI Bill educational benefits to the point that the first 4 years are free Then there is the limited government….by this I mean that we all pay taxes and Pentagon budget gets scaled back to a reasonable level. Anti Citizens United…all campaigns should be paid for through the government….donations can be given but they would go into a fund for all candidates. I am pro term limits for the Congress….for the Senate 2 terms or 12 years for the House 6 terms or 12 years. Lobbyists…NO former government employee can lobby for at least 10 years after leaving government service. Pro Separation of Church and State…NO religion should have an upper hand in government..again this is a personal choice and as such should not be foisted on the population.
There you have it…..my political views boiled down to a few words….but the reader can get a good idea what I am about….at least politically.

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An African food odyssey
If you suggest an African meal in Australia these days, people probably imagine food from what is sometimes called the ‘Horn of Africa’. Folks from these parts have been coming here for a while now, introducing us to new cultures and flavours, and it may soon become just as common to order an injera in on a Friday night as it is a pizza! But ‘let’s go for African’ is much less likely to be an invitation to tuck in to dishes from further south.
I came to Australia from Zambia via South Africa with my parents in the early nineteen-eighties. I have Zambian and South African ancestry and the cuisine of these areas alone includes Indigenous African, Indonesian, Indian, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences. It’s a shame such colourful cuisine isn’t more widely eaten and promoted in Australia.
My husband and I recently travelled back to Zambia and South Africa. I only had scattered childhood memories of these places but it was special to return and celebrate my heritage. We also found some unique foods I’d heard of but never tasted – kapenta, masau fruit, and delicious barbecued bream, served roadside on a piece of newspaper, with a pile of salt poured in your hand!
I hope these pages open a window into the world of South and East African cuisine. Many recipes in Africa are passed down, they rarely have fixed ingredients and food is often prepared according to what is available. So, feel free to make adjustments! Rather than waiting until I have tested all the recipes, I have decided to use this site as my ‘lab’. Recipes I’ve made are marked with a green map of Africa and those I’m still to have a proper crack at have an orange map. In the side menu (or at the foot of the page on your phone or tablet) there is a shopping page to help with groceries and a recipe index so you can search for dishes by ingredient.
I am in no way an expert on the food of these places, so I welcome suggestions from all of you, including recipes, techniques and places where you like to shop.
In the meantime,
Let’s eat: Tiyeni tidye, Natulye, Asidle, Kom ons eet, Masitye, Hebu kula…

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Talk to anyone who uses one and they’ll tell you how liberated they feel having been released from the shackles of tampons and pads.exclusive 'We're secret digital nomads - our bosses have no idea we're working abroad'
But researchers at a university hospital in Lyon claim to have found that they’re more likely than tampons to cause toxic shock syndrome.
Since last October, they’ve been collecting used tampons to try to understand exactly how the condition develops and the bacteria that causes it.
The study eventually examined over 700 used tampons and menstrual cups and found that none of the products actively encouraged the growth and production of bacterial toxins, apart from Rely tampons which were discontinued in the 1980s.
However, they do claim that menstrual cups are more likely to increase the production of Staphylococcus aureus – the bacteria that causes toxic shock syndrome.
While tampons actually claim to protect against bacterial production, menstrual cups allow more air to enter the vagina which creates a more favourable environment for bacterial toxins to grow in.
What causes TSS?
According to the NHS, the illness is caused by the following:
- using tampons – particularly if you leave them in for longer than recommended or you use “super-absorbent” tampons
- using female barrier contraceptives, such as a contraceptive diaphragm or contraceptive cap
- a break in your skin, such as a cut, burn, boil, insect bite or surgical wound
- using nasal packing to treat a nosebleed
- having a Staphylococcal infection or Streptococcal infection, such as a throat infection, impetigo or cellulitis
Although the connection remains unclear, it’s thought that high-absorbancy tampons which use rayon significantly increase the risk of TSS.
Tampons are bleached to make them white but not actually sterilised – unlike menstrual cups which you can sterilise yourself.
But it’s important to point out that researchers don’t recommend giving up using menstrual cups.
They’re much more ecologically friendly than other sanitary options and they last longer.
All you’ve got to do is make sure that you’re being as hygienic as possible.
They don’t recommend sleeping with a menstrual cup in and during a day, they need to be cleaned every six hours. If possible, try emptying it every four hours.
It’s easier to remember with tampons because they don’t hold as much blood – so you’re forced to use a new one more often.
How to wash your menstrual cup properly
- Boil it for 5 to 7 minutes in a pan
- Use sterilising tablets or solutions (you can get them for baby equipment) and then thoroughly rinse with clean water
Cleaning during your period
- Wash your cup with water and/or mild non-perfumed soap. If you do use soap, make sure you rinse really well to get rid of any soap suds.
- When you’re out and about, either take a bottle of water with you into the loo and rinse or wipe with toilet paper and reinsert.
If you’ve got any stains on your menstrual cup, use bicarbonate of soda and a damp cloth and they should come off.
But as long as you’re being rigorous about keeping your cups clean, there shouldn’t be an issue.
As well as giving it a clean during the day, remember to boil them every evening to kill off any remaining bacteria.

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My husband Travis and I recently traveled to San Antonio, Texas for a brief vacation. Our original plan was to spend some time in Fredericksburg, but when that was cancelled at the last minute, we rolled with it and decided to give San Antonio a try.
I am so glad that we decided to visit San Antonio because we both loved it! We had an absolute blast, and will definitely return. It was so different from a Michigan summer getaway. Read on to see my recommendations of where to eat, stay, and play.
Where to Eat
Even though the Riverwalk is the most touristy part of San Antonio, I still recommend eating there. You just can’t beat the ambiance of sitting outside along the river, hearing the ducks quack for a snack, and people watching as they walk or cruise by.
Our favorite spot to eat and drink was Rita’s on the River. My husband had the pork tacos, which he said were the best he has ever had. I tried the fish tacos, then had the vegetarian enchiladas when we returned, both of which were amazing. They also provide the table with chips and a very tasty salsa.
The drinks at Rita’s on the River were the most elaborate we encountered. They are known for their giant specialty margaritas. I got the Blue Shark margarita, which is, you guessed it blue. It was the size of my head and had shark gummies swimming inside. It was hilarious and delicious.
Another reason Rita’s on the River was our favorite spot on the Riverwalk were the fans! Being from Michigan, the sweltering 100 degree heat was pretty wild. We were able to comfortably sit outside though at Rita’s because of the outdoor fans…surprisingly, this lacking at many other restaurants!
Another fun spot on the Riverwalk was Gourdough’s Public House. The menu is a bit strange and confusing, but it was definitely a unique spot worth visiting. We visited twice, once for brunch and once for dessert. Unfortunately, they only serve their actual brunch menu on weekends (even though we thought that should be their main menu). We were there on a Friday, so we had lunch for brunch. I ate the grilled cheese with tomato and avocado (the bun is a savory donut), and Travis had a savory donut with friend chicken on top.
The real treat though, was Gourdough’s for dessert. I had the Heavenly Hash, which is a donut and brownie bites covered in marshmallow creme and chocolate fudge icing. That was good, but no where near as incredible as the Cherry Bombs. That dessert is a pile of donut holes topped with glazed cherries, cinnamon, honey, and cake mix topping. It is absolutely a dessert I will be dreaming of.
If you want to venture off the Riverwalk, I recommend visiting San Antonio’s Pearl District, where you will find Bakery Lorraine. They have incredible baked goods and desserts that the biggest problem you will have is deciding what to get. We opted for one of each of their macarons; pistachio, smores, earl grey, and almond. They also had a cookies and cream cheesecake that looked incredible. I wish I had gotten a slice to go.
Where to Stay
San Antonio really only has two main areas worth traveling to and visiting, the Pearl District and The Riverwalk. For that reason, I recommend staying as close as possible to the Riverwalk. You can then drive or take a 10 minute cab to the Pearl District.
We stayed at this hotel with minimal expectations, and were blown away. The Hyatt Regency was right in the middle of the Riverwalk, at the bend in the river. You walk right out of the hotel, and you are in the middle of the action.
Inside the hotel, there were several nice amenities like shops, bars, and restaurants. Perfect when all you wanted was a quick snack, coffee, or bottle of water. They also have a rooftop pool with loungers for sunbathing, and an area with a TV and fans for chilling in the shade. You can even order snacks and drinks to the pool by call or text. Regardless where you stay, I recommend choosing a place with a pool if you are visiting any time between June-September. Have I mentioned that sun was hott!?
Even our basic room with a King Size bed exceeded our expectations. The far wall was one large picture window with views of the city, and looking straight down, you could see the Riverwalk. Travis loved the huge TV (he has been saying we need to upgrade ours at home since this trip). I loved the motion-censored lights under the bed. Such a nice touch!
Where to Play
There is something for everyone in San Antonio. Party goers, shoppers, history buffs, and families. Below are just a few ideas of places to play that we enjoyed.
If you like traditional sightseeing or history, then you must visit the Alamo. Get a guided tour to learn the history and take photos at this historic site. Across the street from the Alamo are tons of souvenir shops, boutiques, ice cream parlors, and attractions to visit for the entire day.
The Pearl District is a super cool spot about a 10 minute drive from the Riverwalk. Its like a plaza/downtown area with shops, boutiques, restaurants, wineries, and breweries without car traffic.
Howl at the Moon is a fun live music bar on the Riverwalk. They have dueling pianos that will take requests from the audience. Its the perfect spot for some nighttime entertainment.
Finish the party at The Kremlin. This indoor/outdoor dance club is situated on the Riverwalk. It is the wildest place to drink and get your dance on.
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The Chinese company ZTE has presented a new model of the ZTE Blade V6 smartphone for Latin American countries, equipped with a 5-inch HD display, a thin and light body in a premium design, and support for 4G LTE networks.
The Mexican mobile operator Telcel acted as ZTE's partner, which will promote this smartphone with its own tariff plans. Following Mexico, the ZTE Blade V6 will arrive in Spain, Germany, Russia, Australia and Japan in the second half of this year.
Other specifications ZTE Blade V6:
- Support for communication standards: 4G LTE Cat 4 800/900/1800/2600 MHz; 3G HSPA + 800/2100 MHz; GSM GPRS / EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz; availability of a variant with support for two SIM cards
- Dimensions: 142 x 69.5 x 6.8mm
- Weight: 122g
- Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad Core Mediatek MTK 6735
- Platform: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
- Display: 5-inch, IPS, with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels
- Camera: 13 MP with autofocus and LED backlight
- Front camera: 5 MP
- Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in slot for microSD memory cards (up to 32 GB)
- Communications: WLAN 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth v4.0, USB, NFC (optional, +, 25 mm to thickness), GPS
- Battery: 2200 mAh
- Other: Accelerometer, Proximity and lighting sensors, Electronic compass


Green Day may have taken a wee four-year hiatus, but they are back and here to remind you of that fact in the passive-aggressive punk way that only Green Day can. The band released a new song, “Still Breathing,” complete with a chorus that wails “I’m still breathing” a bunch, just in case you forgot. The track, the third off of the upcoming Revolution Radio, is actually pretty patent Green Day, albeit less political than “Revolution Radio” and “BANG BANG,” the first two Revolution Radio songs to have debuted. In “Still Breathing,” Green Day is fairly well occupied with the existential angst of being alive, so kudos to them for surviving that. There’s also an excellent exhibition of the simile and its requisite use of “like” or “as” in “Still Breathing,” which you can listen to like the beating of your own bleeding heart below.


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Pre-Ignition of Gasoline-Air Mixture Triggered by a Lubricant Oil Droplet
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
Published October 13, 2014 by SAE International in United States
Citation: Ohtomo, M., Miyagawa, H., Koike, M., Yokoo, N. et al., "Pre-Ignition of Gasoline-Air Mixture Triggered by a Lubricant Oil Droplet," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 7(3):673-682, 2014, https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-2627.
This paper presents the effects of a lubricant oil droplet on the start of combustion of a fuel-air mixture. Lubricant oil is thought to be a major source of low-speed pre-ignition in highly boosted spark ignition engines. However, the phenomenon has not yet been fully understood because its unpredictability and the complexity of the mixture in the engine cylinder make analysis difficult.
In this study, a single oil droplet in a combustion cylinder was considered as a means of simplifying the phenomenon. The conditions under which a single oil droplet ignites earlier than the fuel-air mixture were investigated. Tests were conducted by using a rapid compression expansion machine. A single oil droplet was introduced into the cylinder through an injector developed for this study. The ignition and the flame propagation were observed through an optical window, using a high-speed video camera.
The test results showed that the ignition timing triggered by the oil droplet became earlier as the droplet diameter decreased and the temperature increased. Except under some conditions, however, ignition delay was later than that of a gasoline mixture. The early triggering of combustion followed by flame propagation required the introduction of a heated oil droplet. The probability of flame propagation initiated by the oil droplet decreased with the temperature of the droplet. Numerical simulations indicated the same tendency. The test results also showed that the probability of ignition changed with the dilution ratio and the ignitability of the mixture. It was notable that the dilution with N2 and CO2 decreased more than the fuel RON.


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This rural cottages provides the perfect location for a holiday near the coast. Ideally situated to explore the castles and monuments of the area as well as the Dark Skies.
Aldington (2mls SE), Kent
Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cardigan, West Wales
From a hilltop position on the coast of Pembrokeshire, this quaint home offers stunning sea views and close proximity to castles, mountains and the best attractions in the county.
This eco holiday home forms part of a contemporary development offering stylish design in a fantastic location just steps from the popular Camber Sands beach. Offering the perfect base for those looking for a seaside escape.
Nr Bamburgh, Northumberland
This cottage in the tranquil village of Warenford is the perfect getaway for families or friends, set moments away from a friendly pub where you can wind down after a day exploring Northumberland.
Saundersfoot (3mls W), West Wales
Excellent base for families and couples in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Mixing contemporary and traditional style making this a lovely space to return to after a day by the sea.
Portreath (2mls E), Cornwall
One of nine delightful cottages which have been lovingly fitted and furnished to provide numerous creature comforts and a fantastic selection of facilities, and an ideal base to explore Cornwall from.
Totland Bay, Isle of Wight
Elegant five-star property offering stylish accommodation for six guests, situated in Totland Bay on the west coast of the Isle of Wight, within a few minutes’ walk of the local beach.
Westward Ho!, Devon
Fabulous property situated right in the heart of Westward Ho! and benefits from an array of restaurants, bars, shops, cafes and amusements. Offering the perfect holiday retreat for all the family.
Newquay (4mls S), Cornwall
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Fashion students focus on vegan alternatives with workshop from PETA
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College is one of three UK degree providers to work with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), to create designs using vegan fur and leather.
Second and third year BA Fashion students were given a talk by PETA on the ways animals are used in the production of clothing. The students were also able to meet digitally with Mabel Synthetics in Italy, who introduced them to their products and carbon neutral approach to production, and provided vegan leather samples for them to work with.
Gayle Atkins, course leader for BA Fashion said: “There was a real excitement around the selection of samples, and it was fantastic to receive the rolls of apple leather and start working with them on a large scale. Everything received was sponsored by the company, meaning that students were able to access these products at no extra cost.
“The work with PETA sent a really positive message to students regarding alternatives to real leather for fashion. As the industry responds to a more ethically driven consumer, kinder fabrications are being developed using scientific and creative minds combined.
"We are proud of the ethical practices that underpin the BA Fashion course, and all decisions made by our students in their designs. Circular textiles, upcycling and recycling are common practice throughout the course, and in addition, students work with companies offering fully traceable, organic or recycled fabrics.
“Having first visited GB MET in February 2021, we are pleased that PETA are returning to deliver an updated presentation to current students as their work develops further.”
Find out more about the project, and other institutions involved in this video.


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STUDIEREN IN BUSAN, SÜDKOREA
STUDIERE IM AUSLAND IN BUSAN - 2. GRÖSSTE STADT IN SÜDKOREA
Studiereim Ausland in Busan, Südkorea, dem wichtigsten Tourismusziel des Landes und derzweitgrößten Stadt mit mehr als 3,5 Millionen Einwohnern. Studiere an einerder bestenPrivatuniversitäten in Busan und erkunden die atemberaubende Stadt, die direkt an der Pazifikküsteliegt. Bewirb dichfür ein oder zwei Semester und werdeninnerhalb eines Tages angenommen!
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Study Abroad in Busan, South Korea at Dong-A University
Do you want to combine the highest education standards with the benefits of studying in one of the biggest tourist destinations in Asia? Then study in the no. 1 tourism destination in Korea at Dong-A University! Choose among the intriguing selection of Business Management courses, deepen your knowledge of your chosen courses and become a globally-minded expert. You can study in Busan for one or two semesters.
Find out about all the available study abroad options in Busan below!
- The region is considered South Korea’s summer capital. Millions of tourists from all over the world visit the area to enjoy its majestic beaches.
- It is home to the Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest seafood supplier in the country. You can also enjoy the freshest meals in their dining hall.
- School breaks are always fun when you study abroad in Busan as you can visit the Shinsegae Centum City- the biggest shopping mall worldwide! Aside from boutiques, it has salons, business centers, and even a golf course!
- Do you need to relax after studying? The city is also known for its spas and centuries-old hot springs.
- Expect a reliable transportation system when you study abroad in Busan, South Korea. The region has an extensive bus and subway system that can take you anywhere in the city.
- Moreover, buying an Hanaro or Mybi card lets you save on bus and subway fares. If you like to drive, cruising in the city is convenient using your international driver’s license.
- Anticipate cooler and breezier weather when you study abroad in Busan, South Korea. During summer, the temperature is comfortable at 27C, while winter is ideal at 6C.
- Busan is home to globally-recognized colleges, like Dong-A University. It offers innovative facilities, an international atmosphere, an acclaimed curriculum, and more!
- The city has a dynamic atmosphere with a captivating mixture of traditional and modern Korean culture. You will surely enjoy a wide selection of food, museums, events, etc., when you study abroad in Busan, South Korea.
- Learning the Korean language is fun through immersion, and the city of Busan takes it a notch higher. Aside from its energy, its diverse population offers fresh perspectives to make you see the world unbiasedly.
- Several multinational companies are stationed in the country, allowing you to collaborate and learn essential learnings through internships.
Virtuell erkunden – interaktive Studienorte
Study for one or two semesters at Dong-A University and give your international career a boost!
Study in the second largest city of South Korea, Busan. Busan is built right on the coast, contains historic temples and is home to more than 3,5 million inhabitants. The city is in the southern part of the country and is considered the main tourism destinations in Korea.
Du Hast du fragen zum Studium im Ausland?
Korea’s #1 Tourism Destination
From beautiful beaches and amazing seafood to traditional markets and cultural villages, there are several reasons to visit Busan, South Korea’s second-biggest city. Busan is undoubtedly one of Korea’s greatest travel destinations, offering pristine beaches, historic temples, sacred mountains, unique attractions, and a flourishing art scene. The vibe in Busan is different from that of Seoul. It is less rushed and has a laid-back feel. If you don’t like the bustling and crowded city life but rather like more quiet cities, then you might prefer Busan over Seoul.


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Too bad for Loki, he has it all figured out now.
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Loki’s really going to have to work on his memory if he wants to avoid situations like this in the future
Loki has the advantage this time. His foot is a much smaller target.
So, anyone for a game of ‘Dodge the Needle?”
And as with all important memories it kicks in a second too late. Good luck there Loki.
He should turn into some heavily armoured creature, preferably a rhino, but if he wants to take the literal rock hard approach, he could turn into a rock.
In Loki’s defense, when the ninja appeared last time (Skuul storyline mentioned), he was not wearing the lower half of the face mask. This time he is, and covers some of the features that would have stood out.
The needle, on the other hand, would be a memory trigger for anyone.
I work in a Doctor’s Office, and you know, I live this scene quite often.
People all nice and talkative, pleasant and chatty, taking an interest; until I pull out the needle and then they just cuss at me.
At least Phil gets to give his injection in Loki’s foot…
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Earlier this week, Showtime announced the renewal of The L Word: Generation Q and Work in Progress, both of which will return to the network for their second seasons.
The L Word: Generation Q serves as the sequel series to The L Word, which aired on Showtime from 2004 to 2009. The original focused on the lives of a group of friends living in West Hollywood. Not only that, but the show introduced television to an all-lesbian ensemble cast for the first time.
The sequel series takes place a decade after The L Word and introduces a new, younger set of characters, along with some of the main cast from the original series. A large part of the series showcases how the two generations come together to share their experiences of love, work, success, loss and joy.
Work in Progress focuses on Abby, a middle-aged lesbian who originally planned on taking her life before getting into an unexpected relationship with Chris, a transgender man. Like Generation Q, the show focuses on different generations seen in the LGBTQ+ community and how they communicate with each other.
LGBTQ+ Representation in TV As a Whole
The renewal of Generation Q and Work in Progress is definitely a win for the LGBTQ+ community. Not only that, but there are more LGBTQ+ characters on television now more than ever.
According to GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV report, 10.2% of series regulars on television were LGBTQ+ identifying, jumping from 8.8% in the previous TV season. GLAAD reports these statistics as the most LGBTQ+ characterization found since they began tracking it 24 years ago. There has also been an increase of LGBTQ+ people of color shown on television, where they outnumber white LGBTQ+ people, 52% to 48%.
LGBTQ+ representation in the media is the most important it has ever been. Shows like Orange is the New Black, Pose, Killing Eve, One Day At a Time, and more can help represent those who may be struggling with their identity. By seeing characters portray what they may be going through, it gives those viewers a sense of comfort. Not only that, but these shows may also help the viewers become confident enough to be their true selves.

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Installing a lock on a cabinet is a simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes. All you need is a screwdriver and the appropriate size screws for your chosen lock. If you’re not sure what size screws to use, consult the instructions that came with your lock.
- Purchase a lock that is the appropriate size for your cabinet
- Install the deadbolt portion of the lock on the inside of the door using screws
- Affix the strike plate to the frame of the cabinet using screws
- This is what the bolt will latch onto when you turn it
- Line up the holes on the backplate of the lock with those on the strike plate and screw them together
- Test that the lock works by trying to close the door with it locked
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Can You Add a Lock to a Cabinet?
Adding a lock to a cabinet is a relatively easy process that can be done with just a few tools. First, you will need to determine the type of lock you want to use. There are many different types of locks available on the market, so be sure to choose one that best suits your needs.
Once you have chosen the type of lock, gather the necessary tools and materials. Most locks come with all of the necessary hardware, but it is always a good idea to double check before beginning any project. To install the lock, first locate the appropriate screws or bolts on the inside of the cabinet door.
Using a drill or screwdriver, attach the strike plate (the metal plate that holds the bolt in place) to the door frame. Next, insert the bolt into the strike plate and secure it in place with either screws or nails. Finally, attach the knob or handle to the outside of the door using screws or nails.
Be sure to test out your new lock before fully securing all hardware in place!
How Do You Install a Keyed Cabinet Lock?
Installing a keyed cabinet lock is a relatively easy process that can be completed in just a few minutes. The first step is to remove the existing cabinet knob or handle. This is usually done by unscrewing the two screws that hold it in place.
Once the knob or handle is removed, you will need to drill two holes into the door of the cabinet. One hole should be drilled near the top of the door, and the other should be drilled near the bottom. Next, insert the bolt that comes with the keyed cabinet lock into one of the holes.
Tighten it in place with a screwdriver. Repeat this step for the second hole. Finally, insert your chosen key into the lock and turn it clockwise to locked position.
Test out your new lock by trying to open the door without using a key – it should now be impossible to do so!
How Do You Put a Lock on a Metal Cabinet?
There are a few different ways that you can put a lock on a metal cabinet. The most common way is to use a padlock. You can either put the padlock through the handles of the cabinet, or through a hole that you drilled in the side of the cabinet.
Another option is to use a keyed lock. This type of lock will require you to drill a hole in the side of the cabinet and then insert the locking mechanism.
How Do You Put a Lock on a Storage Cabinet?
If you’re looking to add a lock to a storage cabinet, there are a few things you’ll need to do. First, you’ll need to determine what type of lock you want to use. There are many different types of locks available on the market, so it’s important to choose one that will best fit your needs.
Once you’ve selected a lock, you’ll need to install it onto the cabinet. This can be done by drilling holes into the cabinet and attaching the lock with screws. Alternatively, some locks come with adhesive strips that can be used to attach the lock directly onto the cabinet surface.
Ultimately, it’s important to make sure that the chosen locking mechanism is properly secured onto the cabinet so that it cannot be easily removed or tampered with.
How to Install a Lock on a Liquor Cabinet
If you have a liquor cabinet in your home, it’s important to make sure that it is properly secured. After all, you don’t want anyone getting into your alcohol collection without your permission! Fortunately, installing a lock on a liquor cabinet is relatively easy to do.
Here’s how: 1. Start by identifying the type of lock that you want to use. There are many different types of locks available on the market, so take some time to research which one would be best for your needs.
For example, you may want to consider a keyed lock if you want to be able to control who has access to the cabinet. 2. Once you’ve selected a lock, it’s time to install it! Begin by removing the existing hardware from the door of the cabinet (if there is any).
Then, use a drill or other tool to create holes for the new hardware. Be sure to follow the instructions that come with your chosen lock carefully so that everything is installed correctly. 3. Test out the new lock to make sure that it works properly before putting away any bottles or glasses.
That way, you can rest assured knowing that your liquor cabinet is now securely locked!
How to Lock a Cabinet Without Drilling
Locking a cabinet without drilling is possible with the use of a few different types of locks. The most common and least expensive type of lock is the keyed cam lock. These locks come in a variety of sizes and with different numbers of pins to fit the needs of your project.
For example, a 3/4″ diameter cam lock would be appropriate for locking a file cabinet drawer. Installation is simple; just drill a hole through the material you’re locking, insert the barrel of the lock into the hole, and tighten down the set screw. The number and depth of pins in the lock will determine how secure it is.
A more secure option would be a disc tumbler or wafer tumbler lock, which uses slotted discs instead of pins to create resistance to picking. These are slightly more difficult to install, as they require mortising out space for the entirelock body. However, they provide much greater security than keyed cam locks and are still relatively easy to install compared to other typesof locks .
Types of Cabinet Locks
There are many different types of cabinet locks on the market today. Here is a rundown of the most popular types to help you choose the right one for your needs. 1. Magnetic Locks
Magnetic locks are a type of hidden cabinet lock that uses magnets to keep the door closed. They are very easy to install and can be placed virtually anywhere on the door or frame. Most magnetic locks come with two parts – a striker plate that mounts on the doorframe and a catch that mounts on the door itself.
When the door is closed, the catch engages with the striker plate and creates a strong magnetic bond that keeps the door securely shut. 2. Combination Locks Combination locks are another type of hidden cabinet lock that uses a combination code to open instead of a key.
These locks are great for keeping cabinets safe from curious children or nosy roommates since they cannot be picked like traditional keyed locks can be. Many combination locks also come with an emergency release mechanism in case you forget your code or if someone else needs to get into your cabinets in an emergency situation. 3. Keyed Locks
Keyed locks are perhaps the most common type of cabinet lock and use a traditional key to open and close them. These days, there are many different styles and finishes of keyed cabinet locks available so you can find one that perfectly suits your needs and décor.
Locks are a great way to keep your belongings safe, but they can be tricky to install. This guide will walk you through the process of installing a lock on a cabinet, step by step. First, gather your materials.
You’ll need a screwdriver, screws, and a drill. If your cabinet doesn’t already have holes drilled for the screws, you’ll also need a drill bit that’s the same size as the screws. Next, position the lock on the inside of the cabinet door where you want it to go.
Make sure that the hole in the center of the lock lines up with one of the pre-drilled holes in the cabinet door. Then, use your screwdriver to attach the lock to the door using screws. Once all of the screws are tight, try operating the lock to make sure it works properly.
If everything looks good, you’re all done!


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I visited Villa “La Rotonda,” Palladio‘s most charming Villa, many times over, but never inside. The estate is still privately owned, and the owner was a relatively private person. Therefore the visits were permitted only the outside and to walk around the four identical facades. Nevertheless, it was still a lovely sight and worth seeing. It is Palladio we are talking about, after all.
Finally, the heirs decided to open the doors to the public. Well, not quite all four 😉 because one facade was under restoration (the photos of the facade below are from a previous tour), and in any case, the main entrance is the one that faces East.
It didn’t matter much which way they let us in, though, as long as we could finally see those fantastic interiors.
I must say that the main quarters (or Piano Nobile, as it was called then), was beyond my expectations.
The building has three floors, plus a mezzanine.
As was customary on Palladio’s days, the ground floor was used as the service room, as was the kitchen, and was accessible from the garden through a vaulted passage.
The upper floors, or Piano Nobile, were reachable via four spiral staircases, visible from the main “rotunda” room.
The Piano Nobile is the most representative part of the building, with high ceilings decorated with frescoes and stuccoes.
There are four rectangular corner rooms and four dressing rooms that communicate with the main “rotunda” central room. On the other hand, the central hall is reached by four corridors of unequal width, which start directly from the entrances to the four loggias.
The Villa is just a quarter of a mile from Vicenza city walls, the hill on which Villa La Rotonda stands guaranteed the healthiness of the air much sought after by the nobles of the Venetian mainland. Maybe not today, though, since the highway is just nearby.
It was a suburban villa combined with the function of a farm that Palladio had in mind when he started the project. Because, contrary to what it seems, the Rotonda was also a center of management of the fields: in its rooms lived the owner, Paolo Almerico, who from the height had the visual control of his lands, but unlike the other Venetian villas, the rustic outbuildings were far from the main body of the building.
Still today, that is the impression one gets from upstairs.
The Villa appears isolated, without walls or hedges to defend it: what made the Rotonda an icon of perfection and harmony is precisely that unique, indissoluble, and osmotic relationship Palladio created with the landscape.
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Great post and wonderful pics!
Thank you. I had known for a while that the opening of the Rotonda was in the making.
I could not wait to see it, and I wasn’t disappointed.
We were blessed by a beautiful day too. 😊
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Security researches say they've discovered the first known instance of a rootkit that targets the Windows Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), which is that bit of code on newer versions of the best gaming motherboards that many people still refer to (incorrectly) as the BIOS.
UEFI firmware has largely replaced the traditional BIOS, or Basic Input/Output System, because it has several advantages—it offers a slicker interface that makes navigating settings easier, it allows systems to boot from larger storage drives, and most importantly, it's more secure. How To Geek has a pretty good breakdown of the differences between UEFI and traditional BIOS chips, but those are the main points.
Rootkits are types of malware that attack systems at deep levels. There are different kinds of rootkits, which are typically difficult to detect and remove, in part because they load before the operating system.
During a recent security conference, Frédéric Vachon, a malware researcher at ESET, talked about the discovery of the first-ever instance of a rootkit in the wild that has targeted UEFI systems in successful attacks.
"UEFI rootkits have been researched and discussed heavily in the past few years, but sparse evidence has been presented of real campaigns actively trying to compromise systems at this level," Vachon said.
Researchers named the rootkit LoJax because it's based on a compromised version of Absolute Software's LoJack recovery software, which is supposed to help victims of stolen laptops to silently track and locate their pilfered system.
LoJack makes this possible by executing code before the OS loads, and before any antivirus software is launched. So even if a thief replaces the stolen laptop's storage drive, LoJack will still ping its location to the rightful owner.
The same goes for LoJax, which is based on a vulnerable 2009 version of LoJack that is easily altered. As with many strains of malware, deploying it starts with a phishing email or otherwise tricking a user into downloading and installing a dropper agent.
"Once I have a foothold on the machine I can use this tool to deploy the UEFI rootkit," Vachon explained.
ESET actually wrote about this in September of last year. At the time, ESET noted that some UEFI rootkits have been presented as proofs of concept, while others are known to be used by government agencies.
"However, no UEFI rootkit has ever been detected in the wild—until we discovered a campagn by the Sednit APT group that successfully deployed a malicious UEFI module on a victim's system," ESET said.
It's known that Sednit agents were developing LoJax as far back as May of last year, but September was the first time it was spotted in live campaigns. Hopefully this doesn't become a trend in 2019.

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The Walt Disney Family Museum will be holding its third annual fundraising gala on November 7, 2017, and will take the opportunity to honor Disney-Pixar Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter with the Diane Disney Miller Lifetime Achievement Award. The accolade recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding impact in the field of arts, education, community involvement, and technological advancements.
Lasseter is being recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry and for his extraordinary leadership and innovative storytelling, which have been instrumental in elevating and distinguishing the world of animation. The studio leader has been with Pixar since its beginnings, helping build the company’s reputation for distinctive storytelling and cutting-edge CG innovations. Lasseter won his first Academy Award for directing the short film Tin Toy (1988), and received a special achievement honor from the Academy for Toy Story (!995).
Lasseter directed a number of successful features for Pixar, and continues to produce for the studio as CCO of The Walt Disney Co.’s dual feature animation branches. He last co-directed Cars 2 and is currently executive producing the full upcoming Disney-Pixar slate.
The gala is presented by the museum’s Board of Directors, with proceeds supporting the museum’s programs and activities designed to nurture the next generation of creative talent. The limited space event will take place at the Golden Gate Club in San Francisco’s Presidio.
Last year’s gala was MCed by Neil Patrick Harris, and honored the recently deceased Marty Sklar with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Learn more about The Walt Disney Family Museum and view the current and upcoming exhibitions at http://waltdisney.org.

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SEEIT to invest €22m in Portuguese biomass project
SEEIT is the first London Stock Exchange-listed investment company of its kind to invest exclusively in the energy efficiency sector. The firm acquired an equity interest in the Sociedade de Iniciativa e Aproveitamentos Florestais – Energia (SAIF) biomass facility in Mangualde from Capwatt – a developer and operator of high-efficiency cogeneration and renewables facilities in Portugal and Spain.
The plant generates heat and power from sustainably sourced biomass and supplies critical on-site heat to an industrial facility manufacturing medium-density fibreboard, owned by Sonae Arauco PT (SAPT). SAPT supplies contracted biomass feedstock to the project, mainly waste wood from its own facility, as well as sustainably sourced wood waste biomass.
The project generates electricity that benefits from the Portuguese feed-in-tariff to the grid. As a result, the project is expected to benefit from at least a further 23 years of stable, inflation-linked, contracted cashflows with no demand risk, providing good visibility of returns for SEEIT.
The project contracts operation and maintenance activities to Capwatt, which will retain a 20% equity interest in the facility. Capwatt is the wholly-owned energy business of Sonae Capital SGPS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Efanor.
SEEIT’s investment is funded from the company’s existing cash resources. SIAF’s existing project finance green bond facility, equivalent to around €41 million, remains in place.
“SAIF is SEEIT’s first investment in Portugal and demonstrates our commitment to growing our presence in Iberia and supporting our ambition for increasing geographic diversification,” said Jonathan Maxwell, CEO of Sustainable Development Capital.
“Similar to our investment in Oliva Spanish Cogeneration, the SIAF investment provides critical onsite heat generated from waste resources. Both these investments are great examples of the circular economy at work while contributing to meeting SEEIT’s yield and returns targets.”
SEEIT previously acquired the interest of a minority shareholder of the Puente Genil projects in Oliva Spanish Cogeneration for €12 million. Puente Genil comprises three of the nine projects in Oliva Spanish Cogeneration. SEEIT now has sole ownership of eight of the nine projects, with an offtaker retaining a minority interest in the other.


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Here is my author interview with the talented Danielle DeVor for The Paranormal Romance Book Ball Event. Today we will be highlighting her book Sorrow’s Point so make sure to grab your copy if you have yet to do so.
Is paranormal romance one of your favorite genres to read and why yes or no?
I read anything with vampires, and well, since Anne Rice came out, vampires have featured a large portion of characters in paranormal romance novels. : )
How many books do you currently have on the market that have some form of PNR in them and please give titles if you would like?
There are two books I have out that have elements of Paranormal Romance. Constructing Marcus and Sorrow’s Point. Sorrow’s Point is unusual because it is dark fantasy/horror with a romantic side story.
When it comes to reading and writing do you prefer standalone books or series and why for your answer?
It depends on the story, really. There have been some standalone novels that I wish had been series because I wanted more in that world.
Do you believe that any type of paranormal beings really exist such as vampires, ghosts etc. and if so what ones?
I believe in them all. You see them out of the corner of your eye.
What made you decide to write in the paranormal romance genre?
Constructing Marcus was the only book I consciously wanted to be PNR. I hadn’t written in the genre yet, so I decided to give it a go.
What do you think makes the paranormal genre stand out from other genres and why would you recommend readers give it a try?
I think because we all like to imagine the fantastic, and what is better than seeing someone beautiful that has powers you don’t have decide they want to pay attention to you? It is a great escape.
If you could co-write a PNR book with any author who would you choose and why?
Melodie Ramone. She is a lot of fun and full of amazing ideas.
Being that you like PNR do you prefer the books to be modest or a bit more on the sultry side when reading or writing in this genre?
I have the brain of a 12-year-old boy at times, so I tend to prefer the more modest books because otherwise, really silly comments pop into my head and pull me out of the story. LOL.
What is your favorite thing about being an author in general?
Meeting fans. I love talking to readers and getting to know them.
Do you have any favorite paranormal TV shows or movies that you enjoy watching?
I’m really into The Magicians series on SYFY right now. Can’t wait for the next season to start. : ) Lucifer on FOX is also fun.


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In 2017, Hungarian e-commerce was worth 1.65 billion euros, revealed eNet during the E-commerce Hungary conference. This means that, in about 10 years time, the domestic e-commerce revenue grew about 140 million euro, to the 1.65 billion euros it is now.
According to ecommercenews, the Hungarian e-commerce market showed significant growth. Online sales grew 27% compared to 2016. The share online has in total retail turnover has increased as well, with 6.2% compared to 2016. The most important product categories that generate the most turnover and traffic in Hungary are ICT, consumer electronics, clothing and sportswear, toys and gifts and home appliances. One of the popular payment methods in Hungary is cash on delivery. This is the reason a lot of online stores (+/- 73%) in Hungary offer the option to have parcels delivered by courier, which provides customers with the opportunity to pay cash on delivery.

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They are also used to measure the loss on drying & are also referred to as LOD Ovens or Hot Air Ovens.
Units are equipped with Stainless steel trays, high quality PT-100 sensor & a microprocessor based controlling system with 2 line alphanumerical LED display. Alarms are generated for any deviations. The PID controller comes with an integrated timer functionality from 0 to 99 hours for ramp & soak functionality.


I finished my test swatch for the Mystery Lace KAL last night. Using the size 5 needles seems to be okay - the swatch is pretty darn close to the size it's meant to be. In fact, I almost considered using a size 6!
The little ones are napping, and I've cast on for the actual stole, knitting 10 rows, and even added a bead! I'm so proud of myself!
It's 79 degrees right now. We took the kids for a nice little hike in Lexington this morning. They're such troopers! Little boy must have tripped over roots a hundred times, but he just gets up and keeps running! They fell asleep on the way home, and I'm hanging out on the back porch enjoying the quiet of the neighborhood.
I'm done with the lace knitting for the moment, and plan to work on the baby bonnet. I might just close my eyes for a few minutes though....


text: Once again, the 1960s are in the focus of attention. They have encouraged searches for the origins of phenomena and ideals in the society that have been transformed or lost over time. This film is a story about that time in the Baltics, Latvia, and Riga. Young rebels of 1960s - nonconformists, hippies and beatniks - have turned into a generation of well-known writers, poets, musicians, directors, as well as politicians of the new independent Latvia. The ones who were 18, 20, or 25 in 1960s are half a century older today. The protagonists of the film are united by the bohemian gathering place of their youth, a small nameless cafe in the Old Town of Riga, commonly referred to as "Kaza" (The Goat). This place is surrounded by legends, myths and humorous stories.


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New research from IDC and App Annie's Portable Gaming Spotlight 2013 Review suggests that tablets may truly be the new handheld consoles, despite the ongoing success of actual dedicated handhelds like the Nintendo 3DS and (to a much lesser degree) Sony's PS Vita.
According to the data, consumer tablet ownership surpassed ownership of dedicated portable gaming systems for the first time ever in the final quarter of 2013. That means more people have iPads, Nexus 7s, and other tablets than have a 3DS or PS Vita. This isn't exactly surprising, but it is certainly notable.
And those tablet owners are definitely gaming. More than three quarters of combined iOS App Store and Google Play spending in all app categories combined during the last three months of 2013 came from games, a number that's risen since the same period in 2012, the report found.
And—as if I need to tell you this—it was a very good year for GungHo's Puzzle & Dragons, which the report suggests may be the first game ever to simultaneously sit among the three highest-grossing apps on iOS, Android and a gaming handheld (the 3DS in this case).
Does this mean more tablet games will come to 3DS and PS Vita in 2014? Or—gasp—that more Nintendo and Sony games will come to tablets in the future? Time will tell!


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7 edition of Social relations in a Philippine market found in the catalog.
Social relations in a Philippine market
William G. Davis
|Statement||[by] William G. Davis.|
|Contributions||University of California, Berkeley. Center for South and Southeast Asia Studies.|
|LC Classifications||HF5475.P62 B32|
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|Number of Pages||315|
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But something new is happening here: Experienced public relations experts in the Philippines are harnessing the raw energy of young and aggressive social media shape-shifters. Being a novel that tackles social-political issues, particularly Philippine revolution and neocolonialism, it has a connection to Rizal’s earlier novels – Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo. There was a passage in the novel where protagonist Mando Plaridel was tested by Tata Matyas on what he knows about Rizal’s controversial books.
A real estate bubble is now being replicated in the Philippines. Even families of OCWs with short term contracts have been teased into buying condos on mortgage. The bubble can burst any time soon due to the rise of interest rates in the imperialist countries, a bust in the China bubble or a sharp fall of OCWs due to wars or social disorder. The Philippines currently has a total population of million. Of that population, 76 million or 71% are active social media users. To cut through the social noise, you need to be aware of all relevant social media statistics in the Philippines.
In the Philippines, there is ample opportunity to support social enterprises. And with rising expectations from discerning Filipino customers, the quality of work has risen as well. Supporting local business is no longer synonymous with settling for less. Check out these 10 social enterprises who aim to better the Philippines with your help. The statistic shows the results of a survey conducted from September 1 to 7, , about social media use and its impact on political views in the Philippines.
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Social Relations in a Philippine Town. Social Relations in a Philippine Town. New York: Cellar Book Shop, New York: Cellar Book Shop, Each author name for a Columbia Business School faculty member is linked to a faculty research page, Social relations in a Philippine market book lists additional publications by that faculty member.
The apparent professionalization of merchant oligarchies, a quieter symbiosis between merchant and politician, and a strengthening interest in debates commonly associated with the evolution of a market economy and mass representative democracy, may be indicative of a subtle but profound change in attitudes towards social relationships.
Philippines - Philippines - Cultural life: Philippine society is a unique blend of diversity and homogeneity. Although geographically part of Southeast Asia, the country is culturally strongly Euro-American.
Forces of assimilation have constantly worked to overcome cultural differences between the various ethnic groups that are scattered—sometimes in relative isolation—throughout the. Social justice is a concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society, as measured by the distribution of wealth, opportunities for personal activity, and social Western as well as in older Asian cultures, the concept of social justice has often referred to the process of ensuring that individuals fulfill their societal roles and receive what was their due.
Introduction; Social media serves as the Internet to majority of Filipino online users. Over 80% of the Philippine Internet population uses social media. In Universal McCann’s Wave 3 study on social media, the Philippines has the highest penetration of social networking among Internet users at 83%, compared with the global average of 58%.
Among the available social media platforms. Foreign relations of the Philippines are administered by the President of the Philippines and the Department of Foreign pine international affairs are influenced by ties to its Southeast Asian neighbors, China, the United States, and the Middle East.
The Philippines is a founding member of the United Nations; an elected member of the Security Council and participant in the FAO. REX Book Store Inc. REX Knowledge Center, Sen M Cuenco Sr, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PH (02) Some observers believed that as Philippine society became more modernized and urban in orientation, utang na loob would become less important in the political and social systems.
In the commercial context, suki relationships (market- exchange partnerships) may develop between two people who agree to become regular customer and supplier. (). Recent Books on Philippine Government and Politics. Philippine Political Science Journal: Vol. 15, No.pp. Also inthe Public Relations Institute of the Philippines was formed to serve as liaison between education and industry practitioners Public Relations Institute of the Philippines, which is a special subgroup of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), engages in research and publication of educational materials, such as.
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This is the pragmatic reality of Philippine-US relations on a government-to-government basis. But it is different from the genuinely special relationship between the two countries on a people-to-people basis. In the latter respect, the special relationship was established over a century ago when the Philippines became a colony of America.
The Labor Code of the Philippines stands as the law governing employment practices and labor relations in the Philippines.
It was enacted on Labor day of by President Ferdinand Marcos, in the exercise of his then extant legislative powers. Filipinos are very social people.
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•Philippines is basically an agricultural country. • Education is the best social leveler. They say that it is the very answer to poverty, corruption, hate, and ignorance. • The literacy rate in the Philippines has regressed a lot over the last ten years.
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Coffee, sandwiches, pastries, breakfast, snacks, and more. Come by and hang out.
Good coffee, grouchy baristas, sucky wifi
Nice place for a coffee and a sandwich
Try the prosciutto sandwich
Tasty ginger cookies and baguettes.
Spotty wifi but you can sit around for hours. Yummy coffee, good vibe.
They recently increased the price. $4 for iced americano, $5.25 for iced latte. a lovely place, not an everyday option 💔💰
Great selection of teas
It's never too late for a cappuccino with almond milk and a chocolate cookie
You, too, can pay $10 for a veggie sandwich that sounds nice and claims to have e.g. mango pickle, but is actually mostly shredded cabbage! Also, iced coffee is watered down to ca 1/2 strength. Avoid
Might just be the best almond milk cappuccino I've ever had.
I'm always thrilled to come across a coffee shop serving Intelligentsia. Good drip coffee, even after sitting in a Thermos for however long.
Cauliflower sandwich is great!
Soy latte in a very large cup.. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Vegan friendly
Loved the latte!! Was really smooth to drink ❤
Love this spot! Wooden seating, sandwiches, and very open, well lit. Fun place to meet a friend or just hang
Lots of natural light, and great iced coffee
Nice staff, good coffee. Caters to the bicycle crowd.
A great third wave coffee place in Soho...
Drip coffee, all espresso based drinks.
Cute coffee shop with chill baristas and a small outdoor seating area
Sandwiches are half price after 7pm
Great stock coffee shop. Not a destination, but if you're in the neighbourhood then it's perfectly fine
Fellow Aussies and others who crave proper coffees.. Get your Flat White fix while in SoHo here. Iced Chai is also good.
Try an arnold parmer with the mint tea!
Great roasts but even better - the friendliest baristas and staff
Love their coffee!! Whenever I think about coffee, i just cant wait to go there again. small but cosy, people sit next to eachother, but that is fine!
Love the raw bars they sell and they make a tasty almond milk cappuccino - super cute mini outdoor alcove area
Not on the menu: Get an iced matcha tea with almond milk. A delicious pick me up!
Great coffee, insane sandwiches and lots of space to crash with a laptop after 6pm. Cool staff too. My absolute favorite place!
Employees are not kind at all! Coffee is not too bad but it's always pretty crowded. They don't make Flat whites which is a minus. Not too bad overall.
Cool picnic table seating and top-notch Intelligentsia roasts!
Get the latte with a shot of honey
Solid coffee. Crowded on weekends.
YOOO THIS COFFEE IS REALLY GOOD. Also the benches and picnic tables give this place a cool vibe
I went there on a Saturday and it was full ! Impossible to get a place inside :( but my latte was good :)
Wifi password is on the wooden board. Wifi is decent, coffee is typical, better than average tea selection for this kind of place. Love the genmaicha tea.
Espresso is solid. Cramped space in on hours though.
Nice place to study&work.
Internet is bad. I tethered to my phone instead. But good cappuccino and croissant!
Best cappuccino in the area
WiFi and coffee
A lot of standing required for average coffee in the city.
Overstaffed but coffee pays off. Printed self adhesive name & dedcription stickers.
Atmosphere and coffee!!


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Behaviour management "Calm down" is a phrase that we all use, especially with kids when experiencing intense emotions. Here are some alternative phrases that just might yield better results, and an action plan to put them in place.
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Below is a gigantic cache of production stills and personal photos from the sets of the original Star Wars Trilogy, courtesy of Redditor Join_You_In_The_Sun.
Patton Oswalt makes an appearance in this Thursday's episode of Parks & Rec. But here's what you won't see — an 8-minute deleted scene of him filibustering a Pawnee town meeting by describing his plan for Star Wars: Episode VII, which involve not only involve Boba Fett and Lando hooking up with Leia, but the Avengers.
A grizzled loner traverses a post-apocalyptic Appalachia while ignoring warnings of a terrifying fate.
The last I had heard, Roger Ebert was going to take what he called a Leave of Presence to maintain his health, and focus on reviewing select films.
From dodging shadowy arachnids to building your own lightsaber, here is the second half of the list of games that, for me, include moments of legitimate visceral enjoyment. Beware readers, as spoilers certainly follow. And now:
Though I don't collect them anymore, I'm still a gigantic comics fan. These days I read collected volumes and exchange them for others at used book stores, occasionally buying and reading more recent issues on my tablet via an app. Years ago, however, I would hit flea markets, comic shops, and trading fairs to…
As a kid in the eighties, I thought video games were amazing. Though home video game consoles were becoming available, such as the Atari 2600 or the ColecoVision (which used Nintendo technology), not everyone had them. Even as fortunes were made in the new market, companies were competing for consumer dollars with…
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Dangerous leap into unknown in Northern Ireland
Published 4:00 am, Sunday, March 21, 1999
1999-03-21 04:00:00 PDT NORTHERN IRELAND -- Washington
GERRY ADAMS hands me a plastic bullet. Four inches long, a half dollar wide, it's the ammo British soldiers stationed in Northern Ireland pack for crowd control.
Like much of Northern Ireland, the bullet is nastier to see and feel than to imagine at a safe distance.
"Children have been killed with those," the bearded Sinn Fein leader explains. So when we talk about the need for the IRA to "decommission" its bombs under last year's Good Friday accords, Adams doesn't want us to forget the state-of-the-art weapons available to the other side.
"The agreement looks for disarmament of all groups," Adams insists, "not just one."
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The big question in Northern Ireland is which of the two sides will make a move first: the republican forces committed to the island's unity or the loyalists determined to remain British. Will the largely Protestant loyalists agree to form a true and tolerant Northern Irish government or will the IRA agree to start turning in its weapons?
To his lasting credit, President Clinton behaved magnificently in helping to bring the two sides together last Easter, and has worked the past week to keep the peace process on course.
But the most difficult, most dangerous actions must now be taken by the two contending sides in Northern Ireland. Adams must convince the IRA to show a willingness to begin laying down its arms. Unionist leader David Trimble, who heads the provisional Northern Irish government, needs to hold his Protestant majority committed to a true and fair sharing of power with the Catholic minority.
As Adams puts it, he and Trimble need to "jump together."
The challenge facing Clinton, who has put so much sweat, guts and credibility into the peace process, is to get a pair as different and distrusting as the Catholic, republican Gerry Adams and the Protestant, unionist David Trimble to leap from a death-defying cliff as if they were Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
I asked Adams if he appreciated the dangers facing his opposite number. Doesn't he know the life-threatening peril that confronts any Protestant leader who appears the appeaser in this long, bloody fight with the hated IRA? Wouldn't Trimble's days be numbered if he let the IRA political wing, Sinn Fein, join a new Northern Irish government without the IRA first handing over some weapons?
"I think everyone has difficulties," he answered with a cold hardness in his voice. "I think Mr. Trimble has very skillfully exploited his difficulties to present himself as being, you know, in hock to the more extreme element of his party."
But what about the threat to Trimble personally, I ask Adams. Should the Protestant leader accept the IRA's refusal to begin disarming?
"I was, just two weeks ago, warned that my life was at risk, that there was a plot to kill me. I say that just to give you some focus," he answered.
This is where it stands: two leaders, Adams and Trimble, hoping to close an historic deal for peace, knowing that the price could be, for them, a total one.<


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These are the 9 foods you should not eat on an empty stomach
One thing that we do that is actually compromising our health is forcibly eating certain foods on an empty stomach. Eating isn’t wrong of course, but what we’re trying to point out is the kind of food that you eat whenever you have less time to properly eat food for breakfast.
Naturally, we eat food when we’re hungry. However, there are food that you should watch out for when you have an empty stomach.
Giving your stomach an unfair food intake can lead to some serious results that will destroy the walls of your stomach or intestines.
Before anything like so will happen, good thing for you to read this article since we will cover what you should not eat on an empty stomach. Here are a few of them.
1. Yogurt. We all know what’s inside yogurt. It has live microorganisms which are actually your normal flora or the kind that will help your normal flora.
Your stomach acids alone cannot digest and absorbs all the nutrients you plan to intake. So your normal intestinal bacteria does the work in breaking down these particles.
Eating yogurt would render the bacteria on it as useless. Without any other food to help in digestion, your stomach acid will kill them anyway.
2. Bananas. This fruit is a very healthy one that can even make your stomach full and relieve constipation.
However, there is a proper time to eat bananas and that is after having a meal and not before it. Eating bananas on an empty stomach will cause your body to absorb too much magnesium and potassium in your blood, causing imbalance.
Since it is not accompanied by other nutrients, your protein carriers can only utilize magnesium and make your stomach acidic.
3. Alcohol. There are people who drink alcohol first thing in the morning. They even include alcohol in cooking food. Alcohol isn’t so great since your organs will have a hard time converting the alcohol into something useful.
Consuming alcohol in an empty stomach will make it flow directly to your blood stream. Because of that, the blood vessels throughout your body will widen and will lead to a temporary feeling of warmth.
This is very dangerous because as we all know, blood circulates all throughout our body. And that includes our organs like lungs and our brain.
4. Carbonated Drinks. These drinks, when consumed in an empty stomach, can badly damage your stomach lining and prevent a good blood flow of oxygen.
Also, carbonated drinks such as soft drinks is very acidic. Drinking them without eating anything will increase acidity in your stomach which is a bad thing because it can also cause ulcer.
If this is always practiced, then don’t be surprised if you develop a stomach cancer.
5. Pears. Just like other fruits, pear is very rich in nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, protein, and fiber. So probably, you’re thinking that there isn’t anything wrong if you eat this fruit first thing in the morning. But that’s where you’re wrong.
In an empty stomach, eating pears is not a very good idea. That is because without eating anything else, your stomach isn’t strong enough to handle the crude fiber that pears have.
The stomach depends on mucous membrane to breakdown and digest food so you won’t damage it.
6. Tomatoes. Aside from being filled with huge amount of Vitamin C, tomatoes also has high levels of tannic acid.
Consumption of tomatoes in an empty stomach will only make the acid in your stomach go crazy because the tannic acid of tomatoes will disturb the acid in your stomach. When this happens, the level of acidity in your stomack while rise, thus leading to gastric problem or gastric ulcer.
Especially when you’re experiencing acid reflux lately, you should avoid eating tomatoes with an empty stomach.
7. Citrus Fruits. Tomatoes aren’t the only one that is rich in acids, citrus fruits are also filled with them.
There are some cases when people who eat citrus fruits such as oranges and grapes in an empty stomach don’t experience or feel anything strange, but that is a very rare case. Most people will have their stomach reacting to the mixing of acid and acid.
Eating citrus fruits without eating anything else beforehand can cause inflammation in the lower esophagus, and even stomach cancer.
8. Sweets. Some people tend to eat candy, chocolate and other sweets when their hungry and no other food is available at the moment. This is being practiced by many people yet they don’t know that doing so is actually bad for the health.Sugar of the blood or glucose is the primary substance that can overload your pancreas and make it produce too much insulin.
After resting or a good sleep, your organs have just been in work again so do not surprise them with a huge dose of sweets.
9. Short crusts and Pastries. Continental breakfast may be very appealing to the eye but you should resist and try your best to avoid them. Be it danish or croissants, the yeast in the bread can still potentially irritate your stomach lining.The irritation of the stomach lining can result to the release of toxic gases of the body or flatulence.
Moreover, by consuming the yeast in crusts and pastries, you are complicating the acid production of your body so it’s just better to avoid having such food first thing in the morning.
Share this to your friends so they may also be informed to not eat these food in an empty stomach!


The Taiwanese military recently showcased some of its domestically-manufactured warships in what many see as a clear message to China amid increasing tensions.
Over the weekend, the island nation held a naval exercise off the coast of Keelung in which the newly commissioned Ta Chiang and another corvette were seen conducting tracking and firing simulations in rough sea conditions.
Dubbed “aircraft carrier killers,” the 500-ton corvettes are armed with Sea Sword II medium-range air defense missiles, anti-ship missiles, 76-millimeter cannons, and close-in weapon systems.
Military analyst Shu Hsiao-huang described the warships as “mobile, stealthy, fast, and powerful,” but admitted they are just suited for “gray zone” patrols rather than full combat.
“We want the People’s Liberation Army to think twice before it acts,” Taiwanese Army Command official Col. Sun Li-fang told local media.
Beijing has regarded Taiwan as part of China’s territory under the “One China Principle” and has stepped up military drills in the island’s vicinity to put pressure on the Taiwanese government.