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Written by Jeremy Gross
The Midwest has had all the fun with US Regionals so far. Now it's the West Coast's turn. Today we'll be taking a look at who to watch out for at their first regional tournament of the 2018 format, which will take place March 3-4 in Costa Mesa, California.
(3 vaguely aircraft-shaped mons that wish SoCal majors were easier to get to from LAX out of 5)
Compared to the last two regionals in the US, this doesn't quite rise to the same level of difficulty. That being said, this is by no means a "free" regional, and there are quite a few notable players to watch for.
Returning Champion
Michaels won this regional last year as part 2 of his hard Trick Room-fueled domination of California. His run at Anaheim (which Costa Mesa replaced as the southern California Regional) was nearly flawless, going the whole regional without dropping a set and only losing one game. While he was unable to complete the VGC 2017 regional hat trick at San Jose a few months ago, he's certainly a force to be reckoned with as he looks to reclaim his title.
Established Players
We have a much anticipated comeback on our hands! 2016 US Nationals semifinalist Grant Weldon will be competing at his first event since North American Internationals last year, having taken some time off to focus on college. As this regional coincides with his spring break, he'll be taking advantage of the timing to try to prove himself in the new format. While he may lack recent tournament finishes, he has posted consecutive wins in NPA against difficult opponents, defeating Sam Pandelis in week 7 and Case Bongirne in week 8.
Saying that Smith is no stranger to top cut would be a massive understatement. Over the past few years, he has amassed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th place regional finishes, the most recent of which was his 6th place finish, taking place at San Jose in November. Smith is also known for kicking off the 2018 format with the first notable success for the now iconic Metagross / Tapu Fini / Zapdos / Landorus / Amoonguss / Tyranitar team, winning a midseason with it on New Year's Day. He'll look to continue his domination of western regionals in the new format. He can also secure his Day 1 Worlds invite for 2018 with a top 4 finish or better.
Fresh off top cuts at San Jose and Dallas regionals, Davies will look to continue his winning ways at Costa Mesa. He currently sits very close to his worlds invite, needing at least a top 16 finish to earn it at this regional. With his penchant for finishing top 4 at regionals (he's done it 4 times), that seems like a near certainty. Maybe he can use any prize money to fly back to the Mexican restaurant we all ate at after Dallas regionals and get more bean dip.
Alberto Lara
What else is there to be said about Lara? He's been in every one of these previews thus far, and for good reason. He still retains his spot atop the North American CP standings where he has spent much of the season, just barely hanging on to it in recent weeks by matching strong finishes from Carson Confer and Ashton Cox at Oceania internationals with one of his own, finishing top 8. With neither Confer nor Cox attending this regional, this is an excellent opportunity for Lara to pull ahead, as he currently only holds a 12 CP lead on Confer and a 99 CP lead on Cox.
After an outstanding season last year which saw him finish in the North American top 8 for a Day 2 Worlds invite, Factura has had a relatively quiet season thus far. He has amassed half the CP necessary for an invite primarily off a top 8 finish at Vancouver regionals in the fall. He's no stranger to regional titles either, having won Arizona regionals in the fall of 2016 to kick off his day 2 season. While he might be out of the day 2 race this year, Factura will be looking to make his mark on the new format and claim another title.
Forbes has historically performed well at this regionals northern counterpart in San Jose, placing top 4 in 2015 and 2nd in November 2017 at the start of this CP season. He also made day 2 of North American Internationals last year, running 0-2 to 7-2 on day 1. While his previous finishes at Southern California Regionals aren't anywhere near as impressive as his finishes at Northern California Regionals, that can change any year, and Forbes will be trying to make it so this weekend.
The man, the myth, the legend. Noted Eevee and Gengar-Whimsicott enthusiast and one of VGC's most talented content creators. Perhaps you're familiar with his stream, or his amazing new series where he spotlights individual players, or perhaps the most hype stream match in Pokémon history. Or, maybe you've played him at an event and seen that he's also a formidable player, with a Worlds top 16 and a few regional top cuts to his name. No matter what it is, there's no way to deny the fact that he's one of the best the West Coast has to offer. Like Davies, Costa also sits quite close to a worlds invite, however, he needs top 8 (or top 16 and top 8 at the midseason the next day) to earn his.
Qian is well-known for his… let's call them unconventional team choices. Some of his biggest hits include cutting Vancouver regionals last fall with Alolan Exeggutor, placing top 8 at San Jose regionals at the beginning of the 2017 format with Stockpile Fissure Gastrodon and Curse Mimikyu, and bringing Mega Sableye and Zebstrika to Day 2 of 2016 Worlds. Sometimes his teams go horribly awry though, and when they do he's nowhere near as formidable as he is when they work out. So the question is as it is before every event: will Qian hit or miss in the teambuilder?
The first year master boasts an impressive resume from his time in the seniors division, including two regional championships, two Day 2 Worlds runs, and a top 16 finish at 2016 US Nationals which he subsequently topped with a top 8 finish at 2017 North American Internationals. Omnes-Norton has done well as a master thus far, consistently performing well at local midseasons against strong competition (recently placing 2nd at one, losing to Vancouver regional champion River Davis in finals), and going 6-3 at one of the most stacked regionals in recent memory at Dallas in January. While these are undeniably good results, it's nowhere near what he was able to do in seniors yet. Omnes-Norton will be looking to change that this weekend (if he ends up going, he was originally a confirmed yes that became uncertain as this was being written).
Smart Money
Raghav Malaviya
Malaviya claims he's cursed. He bubbled cut at both of the San Jose regionals in VGC 2017, placing 17th at his first masters regional and 9th this season. He's made it into top 4 twice over the past year, yet never managed to break through to finals. He also missed day 2 of North American Internationals (and thus his 2017 worlds invite) due to many issues, the most notable being that his 3DS was causing disconnects. What better way to break a curse than with another curse? Jokes aside, Malaviya has performed consistently well since aging up into the masters division, and is hungry for a big finish to propel him towards a worlds invite.


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Janssen's Balversa becomes first FDA-approved FGFR kinase inhibitor for advanced bladder cancer
Janssen's Balversa (erdafitinib) has become the first FDA-approved fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) kinase inhibitor after the US agency authorised the therapy for the treatment of advanced bladder cancer.
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Phase 2 data submitted in support of the application demonstrated that Balversa generated an objective response rate (ORR) of 32.2% as determined by the Blinded Independent Review Committee, with responding patients including those who had previously not responded to anti PD-L1/PD-1 therapy. Additionally, median duration of response (DoR) was recorded as 5.4 months.
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"I've spent my career specialising in the care of patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma and understand the need for new treatments for this disease," said Dr Arlene O Siefker-Radtke, lead study investigator and Professor of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. "Balversa is an important new therapy for this small subset of patients with urothelial carcinoma who, up until now, had limited treatment options."
The approval of Balversa was also accompanied by the marketing authorisation of the Qiagen therascreen FGFR RGQ Reverse-transcription (RT)-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Kit, which became the first FDA-approved diagnostic test to detect FGFR alterations.
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matters of the heart
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i'm in a very intense accelerated nursing program. when i write very intense, i mean to tell you that it's a program unlike anything else i've ever imagined. i mean to tell you that even with a master's degree (that sits in a closet space somewhere), this has been the most challenging academic experience of my life. it feels like i was dropped of in the middle of a foreign country, where i don't understand the language, the culture, the geography… and i must learn to navigate. quickly.
so i work. hard. and i sleep. little. and i cry. today i cried… i'm still crying. because i want my heart to be ok. i want school to be ok. i don't just want to get through this, i want to thrive through this. i hold high expectations of myself (sometimes to the point of self sabotage; which is never healthy).
and for the most part the only ones who "get this" are the amazing thirty-seven brilliant souls i get to walk this journey with. all of whom are dealing with life and its side bars.
there is something to be said about going through a very intense part of your life (academically, professionally or otherwise), adding to the mix your daily living experiences and then the surprise element of "oh shit" (insert any possible thing you were not expecting).
how is it that we do it?
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November 1, 2012
i was born a Queen.
a long beautiful
lineage of Queens
who had to be kings
in castles
filled with jester's
who played at being kings.
jester's who silenced their voices
with side splitting punch lines
no jokes.
jester-kings who forget the strongest
piece on a chessboard is the Queen.
but who know…
that we are so powerful
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behind three pawns.
while they dictate our moves
tell us where we need to be
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i am Queen.
the game starts and ends
when i say it does.
you have for too long
thought this game was about you.
setting parameters
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my voice
my choice.
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Queens will rule again.
but don't worry
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we won't put viagra up for legislation
hell, we won't even expect you to cook and clean.
this game
is about to get real.
so get your crooked rooks
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all i need is a few Queens
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you and your pawns
have failed to do throughout
the history of your existence.
check. mate.
April 24, 2012
i am broken
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repairable, in fact.
i am stronger
at the parts
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nerves reconnect.
the broken heal.
the body remembers.
the soul is stronger.
break down,
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reflection: returning home
April 15, 2012
as i have been battling lately with depresion and disconnection for some time now, i made a conscious decision to take some steps towards walking out of the "darkness" we can sometimes fall into. i started with a trip to new york city. after all, though i was born in santo domingo, dominican republic it was new york city that raised me and taught me about coming out of "darkness."
that weekend i decided i would only visit family. i started at my cousin's place. just me and him and the x-box. we caught up. he showed me the new sneakers he got for his son. we laughed hard as we watched a comedy show. he had to go, had a date with his wife and didn't want to be late. i kissed and hugged him goodbye and he reminded me, "yo, yajaira remember we more than cousins. fo' real. you my sister, ma."
i smiled all the way to my other cousin's house. she always has a bed for me, she says. and so bailey and i showed up, there we were met with the Love and laughter of Familia (it makes me happy that to them my canine companion is family as well and they always expect us both). we started with cafe bustelo and pan con mantequilla. it's the perfect beginning to some of the most amazing conversations.
i saw my cousin's granddaughter. who is wise beyond her years. though i was not surprised shem being the off-spring of my cousin. i laughed with her kids and learned about police academy and nursing. my cousin now has a part-time job with the mets to make extra income. and then my aunt showed up and the second cup of bustelo was poured.
because i have been writing my book (who is taking me on an amazing ride), i decided to ask my aunt some questions. i asked, a bit nervous to hear the response but ready because i have been wanting some answers. fully aware that some of the things i might learn will change my life forever. we talked. and she shared. and the more i knew, the more i wanted to know. i started to understand myself in a different light. i started to make connections to patterns, and behaviors and my heart started feeling lighter. and while we didn't get to everything. we got to enough to give me time to digest and process.
then my cousin and i decided to visit more family. off we went. and we walked into our cousins' new apartment (real estate in new york is fortune) and i felt pride. because well, we are making life better for ourselves slowly but surely. my other aunt was there and there we laughed and laughed some more and caught up on life. the good, the bad and the ugly.
the following day we went to visit another cousin. and there we did more laughing. shared some intimate stories that connected us deeper. we ate. we drank. we cried. we shared youtube videos. we laughed 'til our jaws hurt.
i drove back to ct with new york city in my rearview mirror. and said thank you to my Home. no matter how long i go without coming back, the Familia loves me like city lights love time square.
that weekend something was going on back in ct. my cousin was sick. and i headed to her place. i had never seen her like this. we were all on edge and felt helpless. nothing could be done. it needed to "ride out." so we waited. held her hand. and trusted in each other to take care of the necessary things. we are Family.
this weekend i decided to disconnect entirely from the "matrix" (no phone. no FB. no email -with the disclaimer that my mother new where i was if she needed to find me). i have spent time with my cousin. talked about a lot. made her laugh in the emergency room. and then we came Home. clear broth and gatorade. and i served it up with extra Love for healing. as many times as she has healed me, this pales in comparison.
she is my strength. she has been my anchor. she is Home.
Familia is Home.
returning Home is where we replenish the Soul. i am thankful to have this space and time with them. it is the perfect way to begin to walk out of the "darkness." surrounding your Self with Familia and Love.
reflection: free your Self from yourself
February 8, 2012
i had a meeting with a life coach last week. it was nothing like what i was expecting. but i will write about that at some other point. i want to share part of the homework i was given -or as she called it "soul work."
the assignment was to write every day for ten minutes from the flow consciousness of little Sarahí (five-years-old to be exact). i couldn't edit. i couldn't go back and move anything. it was just ten minutes of non-stop writing as if little Sarahí had been given a crayon and told to go at the walls with confidence.
i've always been a good student. so i did my assignments. though i don't have to submit it. this was just for me. this was tough. a lot harder than i thought. i mean, i am a writer. it's what i do when i am not working for that job that pays the rent. so i thought this would be "simple."
so i wrote. and i cried. and i wrote some more. and i cried. i was angry. i laughed. a lot. recalling and reliving moments that reminded me that i had a horrific and beautiful fifth year. and i laughed. and cried.
if we can look at a part of our life for ten minutes and put ourselves in that exact moment, you can savor bitter sweet events. you can smell the air of the times. hear the sounds like classics. you can see smiles. faces. clothes colors. but the only thing you can't do is touch.
i couldn't touch little Sarahí. that was the most difficult part of this assignment. i couldn't hold her. i wanted to hug her. to tell her that everything would be so much different at thirty-three. that the moment was just a moment. but i couldn't. and the truth is the moment isn't just a moment. because little Sarahí remains a five-year-old in that time and space for an eternity.
so instead i did what i always do to heal… i wrote to her:
Dear Little Sarahí,
I am sorry that the first thing you think about in this five-year-old moment is that day. I am sorry you carry it in your backpack like it was essential for your walk. None of it was your fault. Not a single part. Let it go little Love. Set your Self free.
I wish you could see your brightness.
Your spirit shines much brighter than the darkness of that day. I wish you knew that when you walk into a room, darkness dissipates. What a beautiful brilliant child you are! Abuela always told you that your light would win the world over; she's right. It's your "golden ticket."
Remember sunny days. Randall's Island. Night pool. Handball. Softball. Best cousins ever. Church. Sleepovahs'. Central Park. Third Ave. Summers with Manny and David. Dinners with abuela. Christmas. Great Adventure. Action Park. Pigtails. Bofi. Castle Greyskull… surely these days weigh so much more than that day.
You have an amazing ability to recall so much and you will use it when you get older to heal and tell your story. But keep smiling and shining. You are so much light to the infinite power.
Big Sarahí
it is difficult to forgive a time and space you didn't have control of. it is even more difficult when you feel at fault for that something. but to begin the healing process we must first give the event light, forgive the Self for being hard on the Self, and then let it go. often times we hold on to something so hard, we think it's holding on to us. we think it's holding us hostage. when the reality is, we've been holding it hostage.
there's a freedom in freeing your Self from yourself.
…and so begins my process.
December 9, 2011
i don't know if you know
but the only time i felt safe
was when you were around.
i knew nothing could happen to me.
you were my he-man.
always defeating the skeletor of my fears.
the saddest day of my life was
that august day of 1986,
when you and Manny left.
i knew i wasn't safe without you.
i loved the summer.
the warmth of your arrival,
was the highlight of my year.
i tagged-along. sometimes i annoyed you,
(that's what little sisters are supposed to do).
you held on to my pigtails
making motorcycle sounds.
you watched over me. i loved when we played.
wiffle-ball with duck-taped plastic bats.
chasing squirrels. handball. night pool. shoe-shine girl.
and forts. you made the most amazing forts.
you were my boot camp.
those times you were "mean"
was your way of getting me ready for life.
life has given us years. distance has kept
us apart for the majority of our lives.
but we have always been a part of each other.
life has been hard on you.
and you always come out on top.
your strength amazes me
(i wish i had a little more of it).
your Love… it weakens me.
your humor makes me laugh 'til my belly hurts.
today, i celebrate the gift of your life.
your light shines so brightly David Anthony!
i am lucky to call you my brother
and blessed to have you as one of my best friends.
Happy birthday He-Man!
November 9, 2011
i look at my hands
and i see yours.
new lines on them every day
reminding me that time is passing
and our bodies begin to show
the contour lines of life.
i see your face every morning,
as the mirror's reflection stares:
i am your daughter.
i have your eyes, your smile,
your eyebrows, your nose,
even your long toes.
then i look within…
i am so much of you.
an extension, almost continuation
of all that you are.
there was a time when i disliked
the image… there was a time
i wanted to deny the reflection.
the wonder years can lack so much wonder.
but today…
i am proud to be the daughter
of the strongest woman in the world.
proud to be an extension of a Love
that is infinite. proud to be an offspring
of a spirit that does not give up and a soul
that has never given in.
you have been through so much
and remain faithful.
you have lost everything
and remain thankful.
your words of advice
are unlike any other.
i looked at my hands
this morning… they look exactly like yours for a reason:
to remind me of my own strength.
may i
October 5, 2011
may i let go
of all that keeps me.
may i learn
to sit still
with all that is
may i find
peace within
faith without.
~Sarahí Yajaira, 2011
April 9, 2011
at the dock
we waited
one long horn sounds…
tears filled our eyes.
it's the sound that lets us know
and you are.
you are their home.
your presence
is home.
i realized it when she ran to you
hugged you. holding on to you.
not wanting to let go. she cried.
she couldn't help it. in your homecoming
she was also home.
you looked at them
noticed how much they've grown:
how she's inched closer to the skies,
how his facial hair is softly showing,
how the little one has so much to say.
and then… with the tenderness of a gentleman
you kissed your wife. she, all the while waiting patiently.
that's how she's been since you've been gone
waiting… patiently.
holding the family together. missing every minute of you.
her strength deserves a uniform flanked with ranks
that admirals have yet to receive.
i watched her during your time away.
she fought wars here. launched her own missiles at days
that without you, seemed eternal.
she earns a medal of honor
for strength and courage
under fire without a crew.
your homecoming…is theirs also.
~Sarahí Yajaira, 2011 ©
writer's note: welcome home walker-herrera family. thank you for your service and sacrifice.


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Kamal Nath meets MP Governor for government formation
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BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee Chairman Kamal Nath, along with senior Congress leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia, Digvijay Singh, Suresh Pachauri, Arun Yadav and Vivek Tankha, today (12 December 2018) met State Governor Anandiben Patel at Raj Bhawan and presented her the letter to prove majority and stake claim to form the next Government.
Following BJP's defeat in the electoral battle, the outgoing chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has submitted his resignation and is expected to vacate the chief Minister's residence in the next couple of days.
The Congress, which ended with a tally of 114 in a House of 230, has got the support of 4 newly elected independent MLAs as well as 2 MLAs of the BSP and 1 from the Samajwadi Party.
According to Congress insiders, there is a consensus in favour of Kamal Nath for the Chief Minister's post. After the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) goes through the process of electing the leader and after the party high Command's nod, the swearing-in is likely to be scheduled for 14 November.


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Soothing and uplifting Selenite Puffy Hearts. Excellent for use during meditation.
The large size has carved grooves, perfect for wrapping your fingers around to hold.
These Selenite Hearts are available in two sizes.
Medium: approximately 45-55mm (about 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches)
Large: carved, 100mm x 80mm (4 x 3-1/4 inches)
Opens, aligns and clears the aura bodies, opens energy blocks, fills the aura with light, transmits light and energy information and aids ascension. Provides protection, transforms and heals negativity and aids channeling.
Selenite is in the Monclinic crystal system and is in the family of sulfates. This clear to white form of Gypsum has a pearly, luster finish. It can be easily scratched and will dissolve if left in water.
Generally it is found in the cavities of limestone deposits. Massive beds of it are found in Utah and India, although the clearest varieties come from a large Sicilian sulfur mine in Italy.
Like most gemstones, it is most beneficial when worn or laid upon the body. This one lends itself well to being used as a hand comforter during meditation, or just placed around your personal environment. I also keep a large log shaped piece of this one under my treatment table to enhance client sessions.
Selenite has been used to bring about awareness of unconscious assumptions and to promote the reconnection between the conscious self and the mystic self that lives in the super-consciousness.
Selenite may be used to provide flexibility and strength to your decisions. It allows you to see the inner workings of situations and to understand their meanings at the same time.
Selenite can assist you on issues of judgement providing insight, and provides the energies to promote justice during disputes.
Selenite has been used to bring about regeneration of the cellular structure and protective membranes which surround the cells providing a tool to both prevent and overcome damage from free radicals. It has also been said that it has been used to extend one's lifespan.
Selenite has a special affinity with Taurus and Pisces, but as with all stones, it benefits all signs. Its Energy is Magnetic, Planets are the Moon and Venus, and Elements are Earth and Water.
Named for Selene, an ancient Moon Goddess, it has been exchanged between lovers for reconciliation and has been used to lend energy to the body.
Selenite has been highly prized in Russia and Egypt, and ancient Egyptians cut it into egg shaped ornaments that were used as symbols of fertility.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
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Consider using this code to snag great deals on Activa by Invicta watches! These funky and fun watches are all reduced to just $10 – down from $49 to $59! Wow! Even sweeter, they have watches available for men, women and even kiddos! I personally think these would make great stocking stuffers. And you cam score a total of 5 watches for only $25 + $9.95 for shipping (after the $25 off $50 code). So basically you are paying $6.99 to have each watch shipped right to your door!
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We love kids at Park Community and desire to partner with parents to teach them who God is from the Bible and what it means to follow Jesus.
For ages 0-3 years, you're welcome to drop off your infant or toddler before or during the service in the nursery.
For the 10:45 Service only, kids 4yrs – 5th grade are dismissed after the opening music for age-based Bible teaching and fun activities, using the Gospel Project curriculum. The Kids Check-In is just up the stairs from the main lobby.
6th – 12th Grade
During the school year, the first Sunday of the month our 6th-12th graders meet during the 10:45am Service to talk about God, the Bible, and life!
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Campaigning against ban
The U.K. Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is leading an international push for the World Health Organization (WHO) to reform its stance on vaping regulation.
According to the UKVIA, this will be the first time that international campaigners and leaders of the vaping industry join forces to reform discordant global health policies. Organizations from across North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia have signed the UKVIA's call to action.
The WHO's tobacco control group will be meeting at the eighth session of its Conference of the Parties (COP8) in Geneva, Oct. 1-6, to explore international guidance on electronic nicotine delivery systems. Despite having recognized vaping's potential for reducing smoking rates, the WHO tobacco control group took the contradictory stance in 2016 that member states could also ban vaping products outright as part of a tobacco control plan.
The WHO's position is at odds with that of member states such as the U.K. and New Zealand, who advocate smokers switching to vaping as part of harm-reduction policy. The UAE, Philippines and Australia are also currently considering lifting their bans on vaping.
This follows growing evidence that vaping is significantly less harmful than smoking. The UK's Public Health England states that vaping is likely to be at least 95 percent less harmful than cigarettes, with the U.K. seeing a record 23 percent decline in smoking rates in recent years.
International vaping bodies have come together out of concern that the WHO's stance may compromise the progress made by countries who have embraced vaping, by opening the door to potential bans.
Vapers believe the WHO tobacco control group's messaging is not only detrimental to public health, but also unaccountable, least of all to the consumers whose taxes fund but do not appear to influence its policies.
Despite the U.K.'s promotion of vaping as an alternative to smoking, questions have been raised about the U.K.'s influence on the WHO proceedings. After all, the U.K. makes an annual donation of $164 million to the WHO, making it the organization's second-largest funder.
"We and our international co-signatories are proud to stand up for vaping as a route for smokers seeking a less-harmful alternative," said Lizi Jenkins, a member of the UKVIA's COP working group and head of regulatory affairs at BSMW. "We are keen to work with the U.K. delegation and the WHO to ensure that its policy decisions at the Geneva congress reflect the evidence and good common sense."
To global call to action urges the WHO tobacco control group to acknowledge vaping as part of an effective harm reduction strategy, to reverse its previous decision to invite bans and restrictions on vaping; and to recommend that member states regulate tobacco and vaping products separately.
The signatories include:
- ANAFE-Confindustria – Italy
- Asian Vape Association – Asia
- Australian Taxpayers' Alliance – Australia
- Australian Vaping Advocacy, Trade and Research – Australia
- Canadian Vaping Association – Canada
- Global Vaping Standards Association – USA
- GO for France Vapotage – France
- Koora Elektronické Kouřeni – Czech Republic
- Malaysia E-Vaporizers and Tobacco Alternatives – Malaysia
- Philippine E-Cigarette Industry Association – Philippines
- Udruga Korisnika Osobnih Isparivača – Croatia
- Vape Business Ireland – Ireland
- Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand – New Zealand
- Vapour Product Association of South Africa – South Africa
- Verband des eZigarettenhandels – Germany
Created in September 2016, the UKVIA is a partnership of leading producers, distributors and vendors of vaping products in the U.K. The association has been established to support all parts of the vape industry and aims to represent all responsible and ethical vaping businesses in the U.K., irrespective of the size of their companies and operations.
The UKVIA currently has 29 members.


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Tata Steel use O.R. to improve productivity and reduce costs across the business. Increasing steel production puts a strain on the infrastructure, but leads to a reduced cost per tonne which would save the business money. The O.R. team helped to provide an objective view and allowed the business to take the decision to increase steel production by 20% to 5.3 million tonnes.
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Sex workers are routinely portrayed in the media as victims.
At London's first ever Sex Worker Open University, over two hundred sex workers and allies from the UK and abroad took part in workshops, discussions and actions.
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The need for a mode of transportation that continues to grow has been ignite a company in Japan to create a motorcycle with one wheel alias monowheel. The eccentric style motorcycle is claimed as an environmentally friendly vehicle because it uses the electric motor as the driving force.
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Bundaberg Overproof Rum
Gold Rum
Bundaberg // Queensland, Australia
Bundaberg is a rum brand and distillery which was established in 1888 and named after the city where it is located in Queensland, Australia. This overproof rum is a little on the low side, proof-wise, clocking in at only 115 proof. Bundy, as it is affectionately called by its many fans, is available around the world, with the United States being a notable exception.
Gold RumRum that is often aged, but can also just have caramel-coloring added to provide color. No specific type or size barrel required. No set time required for aging for most countries with a few exceptions.
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"This rum shows a lot of fruity notes, pears in particular, as well as some barrel spices and woody aromas. These notes continue on the palate with little change from the aroma to the taste. The finish is only slightly bitter. As the proof is just a little over standard proof, feel free to sub this in cocktails calling for gold rum or even in a simple rum and ginger."


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3 Responses to Remembering Mr. Earl Jacques
The Association has lost another quiet giant. Mr. Jacques never left our Association. While others went into retirement, he quietly supported. Paid his dues, donated to our outreach, attended our events when he could and always call me up from time to time to keep me in check and be in touch. He loved life and wanted to live it independently although missing his beloved wife. He now joins her and I will miss our chats and his sense of humor. He leaves behind beloved children, deeply mourning his sudden departure. I will miss him. They will miss him more. Mr. Jacques, I know this was not in your plan for right now but since we are not in control of the date or the hour, we just have to accept when we are removed from this earth. Rest in peace.
Steve Jones says:
My condolences and deepest sympathies to the Jacques family. I've known the Jacques family for 25 years. Mr. Jacques was a good man—truly a gentle, kind soul. You're in heaven now with your beloved wife. Rest in peace.
Ms. S. Omowale Fowles says:
My condolences to you and your family. His good will and supportive actions will very much be
missed. May God's mercy and benevolence heal you as time passes.
Peace and Blessings,
S. Omowale Fowles
Berkeley, CA
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With Thursday staring us straight in the face, it's time to make sure you have some healthy Thanksgiving tips in place so that you are set to enjoy the holiday, indulge yourself without over-doing it at the same time!
EAT: Organize Your Meal Strategy
There are two parts to this healthy Thanksgiving tip, and both will help you survive without having to pop out the extra button at the end of the day. Giving you something to be proud of!
The order in which you eat your food and the method you use to scoop out the goodies will have a direct impact on how many calories go down on Thursday. The goal is to have what you love, enjoy the company, taste everything without binging on anything. These two tricks will help you do just that!
Sneaky Trick Part 1: Start with Soup
This is a good trick! Filling up on low calorie soup before a meal can save you calories in the long run. Soups have a lot of water in them, which make you feel fuller for less calories. I remember reading somewhere that when people start a meal with low calorie, broth based soups, they consume 25% fewer calories throughout their meal.
But the sneaky part comes in when you pick a delicious, rich creamy soup that is still low in calories, but uber satisfying in addition to being filling. This Butternut Squash Soup is a winner in every way! It's great to make ahead of time, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free!
Skinny Butternut Squash Soup
- 1 ½ lbs Butternut Squash
- 1 large Yellow Onion
- 1 ½" piece peeled Fresh Ginger
- 2-4 Garlic Cloves
- Spray Olive Oil
- 2 ½ cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Prepare your squash by peeling, removing seeds and cutting into 1" cubes*. Prepare the onion by peeling, and chopping into large slices. Prepare garlic and ginger by peeling and mincing and add all 4 ingredients to a large baking dish. *or you can just take the entire squash and put it in the oven on a baking sheet whole at 425 and roast for like 90 min and peel and seed it when it's cooked. Much less dangerous 🙂
- Toss all your veggies with spray olive oil and bake for 50 minutes or until tender. Check them 2-3 times to toss and make sure they don't burn. Let them cool for about 10 minutes.
- Place about 1/3 of squash mixture and 1 cup of almond milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a large saucepan. Repeat procedure with remaining squash mixture and broth.
- Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition & Serving: This entire recipe has only 450 calories, 11 grams of protein, 20 grams of fiber, 146% calcium, 266% vitamin C, 1472% vitamin A and 37% of daily iron needs. It makes about 4 cups, so divide as you best see fit!
Sneaky Eating Trick Part 2: Divide Your Plate
There will clearly be an array of caloric indulgences on your Thanksgiving table. So stack the odds in your favor and fill up on the lower calorie options and make sure you cover the rainbow with your color choices.
Fill at least half of your plate with low calorie veggies, typically the green stuff like Brussels Sprouts, salad, green beans (hopefully not smothered in cheese or something like that). Then use the remaining half for protein (turkey, ham, beef) and the remaining half for all your little starchy treats like stuffing, potatoes, yams and so on.
Don't skip the gravy, but don't douse your entire plate with it either. Remember, it's often only the first bite that really pleases the senses, so as long as you have a little of everything, you'll be just fine.
DRINK: Simple Swap, Get your Juice ON!
Fresh juice is a revitalizer and also a great healthy thanksgiving tip! It's full of oxygen and enzymes to help alkalize your body and keep all your cells healthy and alive. This is really about building healthy and radiance from the inside out.
During the stress of the holiday season, swap out one snack or even breakfast a day with a fresh juice. And not something in a bottle from the grocery store, we're talking grinded up, organic greens. Make your own or find a juice bar and make sure they're really juicing veggies for you. Go green, and use apples, carrots and beets to sweeten it up and fresh ginger to give it a kick.
BE SKINNY: Creative Solution, Excuse Free Exercise
The best healthy thanksgiving tip ever is to make sure you start your day with some good fitness! It will make you feel stroner, healthier, and improve your appetite. It will also bring caloric relevance to your meal. If it took 30 min to burn 300 calories, maybe that 2nd piece of pie doesn't look so good after all, right?
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There you have it, as promised! Simple Swaps, Creative Solutions and Sneaky Tricks to help you Eat. Drink & be Skinny this Holiday season. If you found this helpful, share it with your friends using the share buttons below and stay tuned, every Wednesday for the rest of the year, you'll get a new edition!
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at ARRTCon 2019! Visit the ARRTCon 2019 page to see handouts and slides.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at ARRTCon 2019! Visit the ARRTCon 2019 page to see handouts and slides.
The Popular Materials Department of the Ela Area Public Library is the recipient of the 2019 ILA Readers' Advisory Service Award. They received the award for multiple initiatives they developed which allowed them to doubled their reach over the last two years! Read more about it in the ILA press release. If you are at
Join us Wednesday, November 13, from 2-4 pm, at Stickney-Forest View Public Library for a discussion of The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner. Mary Constance Back will lead the book discussion. Sonia Reppe will lead the discussion on the leadership topic: Adult Summer & Winter Read Programs: Successes, New Ideas, and Areas of Opportunity.
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Join us Thursday, August 15 from 2-4 pm, at Skokie Public Library for a discussion of The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Allyson Coan will lead the book discussion. Nicole Steeves will lead the discussion on the leadership topic: How do you prepare for book discussions? Please bring a list of resources you
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Recently I've been getting a little stressed about exams (they start tomorrow! Eeeek…) so I decided to make a list of the things that make me happy, and it's helped me get through a lot of my revision.
We are so rushed nowadays that we barely have time for ourselves. If you have a couple of spare minutes, try giving some love back to yourself!
I published this earlier last month but I wasn't completely happy with it… Here it is again but in a better state!
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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/MAPREDUCE-4146?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:all-tabpanel ] Arun C Murthy updated MAPREDUCE-4146: ------------------------------------- Status: Open (was: Patch Available) Sorry for coming in late. I think doing statics is a mistake we should avoid in MR2. It should just be job-configurable since all you can do is blow up your own AM, it wasn't quite the case with MR1. > Support limits on task status string length and number of block locations in branch-2 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: MAPREDUCE-4146 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/MAPREDUCE-4146 > Project: Hadoop Map/Reduce > Issue Type: Improvement > Reporter: Tom White > Assignee: Ahmed Radwan > Attachments: MAPREDUCE-4146.patch > > > This brings MAPREDUCE-1943 to branch-2. Counter limits were introduced in MAPREDUCE-901. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators: https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ContactAdministrators!default.jspa For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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text: The KJV Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon Strong's Number: 0137 Browse Lexicon Original WordWord Originqzbyndafrom (0113) and (0966)Transliterated WordTDNT Entry'Adoniy-BezeqNonePhonetic SpellingParts of Speechad-o''-nee-beh'-zek Proper Name Masculine DefinitionAdoni-Bezek = "my lord is Besek" king of the Canaanite city of Bezek, killed by Israelites King James Word Usage - Total: 3Adonibezek 3 KJV Verse Count Judges3Total3The Hebrew lexicon is Brown, Driver, Briggs, Gesenius Lexicon; this is keyed to the "Theological Word Book of the Old Testament." These files are considered public domain.Bibliography Information Brown, Driver, Briggs and Gesenius. "Hebrew Lexicon entry for 'Adoniy-Bezeq". "The KJV Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon". .


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What does voice really mean for ecommerce? Insights from our expert panel event
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According to research by OC&C, 55% of households are expected to own smart speaker devices by 2022. At the same time, PwC reports that 65% of 25-49 year-olds now speak to their voice-enabled devices at least once per day. With such significant growth in device adoption, it's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the importance of voice search – and its potential impact on ecommerce.
We recently brought together an audience of senior ecommerce professionals and a panel of digital experts for an exclusive breakfast seminar event at London's Covent Garden Hotel, to discuss how voice technology is likely to evolve in future – and how businesses can adapt their SEO strategies and online stores to prepare for the next big digital revolution: 'conversational commerce'.
Our panellists – including Captify Co-Founder and CEO Dom Joseph, SEO and content marketing authority Jamie Peach, Econsultancy Deputy Editor Rebecca Sentance and Quill Chief Commercial Officer Wulfric Light-Wilkinson – had some fantastic insights to share. Here's a summary of the key takeaways.
What is the real picture in terms of voice search adoption? How much of the hype is justified?
Wulfric Light-Wilkinson: "There are two different ways, broadly, that voice is being used at the moment, which tend to get conflated. Firstly, there are in-home devices like Google Home and Amazon Echo – of which there are predicted to be about 500 million globally, by 2025. Currently these devices seem to be mostly used for basic voice commands rather than search. But there is also mobile voice search – for example via the Google App – which is seeing increased adoption, particularly for users who are on the move. At the moment, though, voice experiences are still quite fragmented – and because of this, we haven't yet reached the tipping point of mass adoption and really widespread usage."
What are the implications of voice search for businesses operating online?
Jamie Peach: "There are a number of things that businesses need to consider. From an SEO point of view, one of the main considerations is around structured data – that is, marking up content with code in such a way that it can be more easily 'understood' by search engines, and more confidently surfaced in voice search responses and results. Google have recently released how-to and FAQ schemas, for example, that businesses can put into action right now, to help increase their visibility in voice search results."
How does a search via voice differ from a written search?
Dom Joseph: "Practically speaking, ultimately all voice searches get turned into text on the back-end through semantic engines. The real difference, from a user point of view – at least at the moment – is the experience after you make a voice query. With results from a text-based search, you receive a list of highly relevant results which you can then explore. By contrast, although making a voice query is fairly frictionless, the issue is that currently you can only get an audio response back, unless you have a screen-enabled device. This basically rules out any kind of exploration – you simply have to trust that the provider of the voice response is the ultimate source of truth."
What is the current picture with voice commerce and how many people are actually using voice to shop?
Wulfric Light-Wilkinson: "At the moment, in terms of shopping via voice, it's quite tricky. If you have an Amazon voice assistant device and a Prime membership, you can reorder items that you've previously purchased – which works really well for basic household goods like washing powder or toiletries, for example. You can also add groceries to your Whole Foods cart through Amazon, with a simple command like 'add milk to my list'. What's more challenging is the discovery of new products and the research portion of the buying journey. To make more complex purchases, what's missing (at least for the majority of users) is the navigational discovery path and the visual display and confirmation of what you're buying."
Dom Joseph: "The average person looking to buy a holiday will look at 14 different hotels in detail, before transacting on that holiday. So, as you can imagine, you're not going to get anyone buying a holiday currently through voice – that is, until the technology evolves to allow for a better path to research and a visual/screen response."
Mobile commerce took some time to win over shoppers in part because of concerns around security and using mobile devices to complete a purchase. Do you think voice shopping is facing similar obstacles?
Dom Joseph: "Definitely. Especially when you can't see anything. As consumers, we want to see and fully understand what we're buying. That said, there are clearly lots of future benefits that are going to come from voice – voice recognition will probably replace passwords, for example. It's also likely that there will be a huge change in the use case: voice needs to become navigational. Once consumers can start to use voice to control content and go through each stage of the transaction path, levels of trust will significantly increase."
"Fundamentally, we still like having retailers that we trust and brands that we've bought from for many years. Those companies need to up their game a little bit here – rather than waiting for the big technology players to provide solutions, they should be developing their own, proprietary voice experiences to serve their customers on their owned channels. Every device has a microphone. So activate the microphone and enable consumers to use their voice on your own content."
How are voice devices likely to evolve in future, and how does this trend tie into wearables? Is this something brands are considering?
Wulfric Light-Wilkinson: "Voice assistants in the car are becoming more prevalent, and lots of auto companies are partnering with the likes of Amazon to develop in-car assistant technology. Of course this has limited applications for commerce or shopping – but there are plenty of use cases for app functions that allow drivers to give hands-free commands like 'open my garage' or 'tell me where the nearest petrol station is'. 40% of adults in the UK currently use voice searches to ask for directions, and evidently there's plenty of scope for voice control in the car – much like the 'smart home', voice commands could be used in the car to turn lights on/off, adjust air con temperatures, switch cameras on, etc."
Jamie Peach: "Some of the more traditional fashion brands are also looking into wearable technology, though seemingly more on a novelty basis at the moment. For example, last year, in partnership with Google, Levi's launched their tech-enabled Commuter Pro cycling jacket, which connects to the user's mobile device via Bluetooth and allows you to control music, screen calls or get directions using cuff gestures. However, the price point for these types of items remains prohibitive – so we're still some way away from voice-driven wearable fashion products becoming really accessible and widespread."
When can we really expect to see 'conversational commerce' take off?
Jamie Peach: "Aside from the screen and visual display aspect, plus the ability to navigate the path to purchase, the two key levers are going to be speed and accuracy. Google's voice recognition, for example, is now at 95% accuracy, which is the same as human speech recognition. However, as humans, we have a much lesser tolerance for errors when talking to machines vs. when talking to humans. Our expectations are much higher. So that 95% number needs to increase before we see mass adoption – that's the first barrier to get through, before we see voice commerce really start to gain ground."
Dom Joseph: "The mobile, iPhone-type revolution took around eight years, to get to the point of there being a billion smartphones in usage. So that could also be seen as a benchmark for voice adoption. However, Forbes recently published a prediction that, by 2022, $40 billion of Amazon's global retail/ecommerce revenue will be voice. That's a pretty strong number – and apparently they already turned over $2 billion in voice revenue last year. So, arguably, conversational commerce is already very much here – it's happening now."
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Following guidance from the province's Restart BC Plan and new health and safety regulations from WorkSafeBC, we are taking all necessary steps to protect public health and maintain the safety of our employees.
2050-2070 Marine Drive (Travelodge site)
IBI Group has applied to redevelop this property.
The application as submitted proposes approximately:
- 208 owned apartments in a 29-storey tower with adjacent townhouses
- 56 owned apartments in a six-storey building with adjacent townhouses
- 35 affordable rental apartments in a four-storey building
Two floors of underground parking and a new public park are also proposed.
Current status and progress updates
May 23, 2018 — Public information meeting
The applicant held a public information meeting, which we require as part of the application process. A public information meeting is your chance to meet the developer, learn more about the proposal, and share your thoughts.
April 13, 2018 — Detailed rezoning application received
Staff have received the detailed rezoning application and are currently reviewing it.
May 27, 2017 — Early public input opportunity
The applicant hosted an early input meeting, to provide area residents with an opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts.
March 17, 2017 — Preliminary application received
Staff received the preliminary application, and began reviewing it.
Additional proposal details
Site overview
The development site is located in the Lions Gate neighbourhood, on the approach to the Lions Gate bridge.
The site consists of four commercial properties:
- Travelodge Hotel
- Pho Japolo Restaurant
- Denny's Restaurant
- Earl's Restaurant parking lot (the restaurant itself is not part of this application, as it is located in West Vancouver)
Current land use designation
The Official Community Plan (OCP) designates this site as Commercial Residential Mixed Use 2 (CRMU2).
Access improvements
The Lions Gate Implementation Plan, as well as the development proposal for the Grouse Inn site, both propose a new east-west access road for the properties along Marine Drive. This new road would separate traffic to these properties from traffic approaching the bridge, reducing conflicts with bridge traffic and improving traffic flow in the HOV lane. This application proposes extending that access road further west. It also proposes extending Glenaire Drive south of Curling Road.
Other features
Curling Road Park
As part of this proposal, the applicant is working with staff to design and construct a new public park on Curling Road.
Approximately one-third of the land for the park was provided by the Grouse Inn redevelopment, and the remaining two-thirds will be provided by the Travelodge rezoning proposal.
The park is expected to include an adventure playground and a passive recreation area.
Additional requirements
If the projects proceeds, it will require rezoning. It will also require a development permit for:
- Form and character of commercial, industrial, and multi-family development
- Energy and water conservation and greenhouse gas emission reductions
Links to related information
Stay up-to-date on local development proposals
Learn about significant new developments proposed in your neighbourhood, and across the District.


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Walther H. Ott, 99, a retired Merck & Co. animal nutritional biochemist, died on Dec. 25, 2010, in Bridgewater, N.J.
Born in Hermiston, Ore., Ott received a B.S. in poultry husbandry in 1934 and an M.S. in animal nutrition in 1936, both from Oregon State College (now Oregon State University). He earned a Ph.D. degree in agricultural and biological chemistry from Pennsylvania State College (now Pennsylvania State University) in 1942. For his thesis work, Ott obtained some of the first preparations of crystalline pantothenic acid from the vitamin's discoverer, Roger J. Williams, and used it to determine the amount required by the laying hen for maximal egg hatchability.
Ott spent his entire 34-year career with Merck, where he directed programs in animal nutrition, physiology, parasitology, and veterinary pathology. Having an extensive knowledge of statistical methods and experimental design, he applied biometry to bioassays. He made key contributions to Merck's efforts in the discovery of vitamin B-12. He also aided in the discovery and patenting of the use of penicillin, bacitracin, and ronidazole as growth promoters in farm animals, and he studied antiparasitic agents and other factors for improving the growth and health of farm animals.
Ott, who authored or coauthored 102 scientific publications, retired as a senior scientist in 1976. He was an emeritus member of ACS, joining in 1941. He was active in the African Violet Society of America.
Ott was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, and his son, Roger. He is survived by daughters Ruth Arthur and Arline Cox, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.


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As Christmas approaches, my fellow villagers try to cope with the results of an unprecedented nineteen inch snowfall. In my house, we recently celebrated Hanukkah and we before we join our friends neighbours in a round of holiday jollity, we indulge in the Oblomovian pastimes a winter storm sanctions. We keep Morsolino, our splendid Scandinavian wood stove, working full time and we try to find good flics to watch–the latest ones on our list were a French production of La Belle Helene and the Russian House of Fools–and good books to read. Natasha's Dance: a Cultural History if Russia and A People's Tragedy, by Orlando Figes, are among the history books I enjoyed recently, along with Jason Goodwin's Lords of the Horizon. Goodwin, whose Yashim novels take the reader on a delicious romp from Ottoman Turkey to Italy also writes approachable nonfiction with a good novelist's elegant touch. He keeps the considerable weight of his scholarship from crushing the reader and he adds delectable anedoctes fit to to enhance chat at many a Christmas feast. I reccommend, particularly, his history of the Ottoman Empire, Lords of the Horizons.
Snowy Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
This is Goodwin's Christmas message,


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We are proud that we have been developing and manufacturing our own sensors since 1988. They are at the core of our system solutions for mobility providers, shopping centers and brick-and-mortar retailers as well as those for project developers, facility managers, city planners and administrators. Since 1998, we have been offering digital reporting that has now grown into a fully-fledged, complex business analytics application. Made in Germany for better cities.
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The quality of regional and local public transport is turning into a matter of comfort. For most passengers this means: Do I have a seat? With seat occupancy detection, you can dynamically monitor the occupancy status and display information at the next stop or in the app in real time.
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Visitor numbers are *the *KPI for retailers. DILAX sensors count visitors with up to 98% accuracy how many visitors come, where they go and how long they stay, which direction they go - be it alone, as a buying couple or in a group.
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Whiny Wednesday: Baby Legs (Giveaway!)
Oh, baby! What a night! Baby C. woke up wailing at 1:30 a.m. only for mama to realize his 3-month growth spurt is not over yet. And so I nursed his little red sobbing face back to calm and to sleep – ahhhh. Don't you hate it when your baby's unhappy? The worst feeling in the world!
So, my post is late (the life of a mom!), but I have to share this amazing invention we've been sampling. Baby Legs! These cute little leg warmers ($12 each) are hip and handy (oh, and one size fits most!). We received samples of the soccer and train styles shown here – aren't they swoon-worthy? (I knew baby C. would be a soccer player with his in utero kicks, ha!) Baby Legs are so soft and are perfect for baby C. to crawl around on our hardwood floors. He's not actually crawling yet, but he is a pro at that tummy time (ok, he cries when he's on his tummy, but these help soften his knees!)! And look here – none other than baby Z. (that's Zuma Stefani-Rossdale) is a fan!
P.S. For girls, there are some really cute patterns as well, including girls tights.
Enter below for your chance to win your own Baby Legs. You MUST be a fan of Baby Legs and I Heart Heels on Facebook to be eligible – good luck!!


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Following the explosive investigated by Kiki Mordi which was published on BBC that exposed activities of sexual harassment by lecturers in Nigeria and Ghana, Nigerian rapper, Falz has been dragged into the ongoing discussion for his silence on the subject matter.
Falz who is known for lending his voice on social issues especially on his 'Moral Instruction' album where he addressed the issues of transactional sex, bad governance, corruption, has been quiet and that has triggered reactions from some people on Twitter.
The ongoing discussion started when a Twitter feminist, Ozzy Etomi tweeted saying "Where is Falz. A topic he's passionate about has been trending all day and we haven't heard a peep."
Well, a lot of Twitter followers are not happy about this and have registered their displeasure, stating that dragging Falz was a baseless argument.
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So I'm waiting for a haircut. My appointment is at 4 pm. I came in 15 minutes and told they are running late anyway. There's another 3 people waiting in line. So much for 4 pm appointment! (ignoring the fact that I was late)
To be honest, I knew this was gonna happen even though this is my first time at this particular one. They run on 'Asian' time including the customers! Oh she said that "when one person's late, everything runs late…" Eh eh eh, inda ku terasa tu. I guess I'm not the only one late today.
I find it difficult to find 'ladies only' hair salon despite Leicester being pretty multicultural aka a lot of Asians/muslims. I go to Beeswax for my haircuts (which is like twice a year) but they're currently closed for refurbishment. There is one who offered to open half an hour early so that I can be there when there is no potential male customers. I thought that was nice of her, unfortunately she only has slots in the weekday currently.
Omg she said to a walk in customer that it would be 45 min to 1 hour wait. There's only two hairdressers, one is blowdrying since forever and one is threading eyebrows. My hair is like Hermione Granger in her younger years (kerebo frizzy hantap), so I'm pretty desperate.
Right so I watched the video clip of Mariah Carey singing in the car with James Corden. I can't help but grin like mad and laugh watching it. It brings back memories of high school, singing to MC especially with my lovely War who try to the falsetto bit. Haha! Oh those were the carefree days.
What would I say to my 16 year old self? I was quite self conscious, feeling un-beautiful and un-pretty but hiding it quite well I think. I had great support network, my rnB friends who injected much confidence in each other. We didnt care what anyone thought, we were just living life and having fun. We were up for playing sports whenever wherever… playing 'football' (made out of crushed tin can) in middle of school corridor, no problem. Basketball and netball after school.
And then volleyball near the waiting area. Maybe people thought we were kambang. We didnt mean to attract attention, we were just …. having fun.
I love my girls… I really dont think I will be the person I am today without them. And I'm so glad we're still friends and behind each other's back.
Now we talk about kids and jobs and going through life's battles. Out of that bubble, it transpires that life isnt as easy as it used to be… we learn that death can knock on the door of our loved ones unexpectedly. That our parents are ageing and are
more fragile than we realise. That relationships need hard work sometimes. That children test our patience. That our jobs can wear us down and having that going away break is much needed.
But you know what I love most, that we go way back. That my family know my friends and vice versa.
Love you girls, mwah!