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Western Digital and SanDisk are in the final steps of becoming one, as the digital storage giants announced today that they have all the a-okays needed to complete their merger.
WD began plans (opens in new tab)to buy SanDisk back in October of last year, offering up a cool $19 billion for the flash-memory manufacturer. The two companies received the last bit of necessary approval today from China's Ministry of Commerce, making the purchase official as of this coming Thursday, May 12.
"We are pleased that the final regulatory approval has been received," said Sanjay Mehrotra, SanDisk president and CEO. "We can now proceed with the planned combination with Western Digital."
While the move could prove a boon to both companies and its stockholders, what does the fusion of WD and SanDisk mean for the average consumer? Not much, for now.
Both companies are based in the US (in the same state of California, even) and SanDisk will be operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western Digital with minimal change to the company's day-to-day operation, as was the case when WD acquired HGST this past fall.
Also, while WD and SanDisk by their powers combined are a force to be reckoned with in the storage game, the companies are by no means a monopoly - Kingston, Toshiba, Seagate, and Samsung still remain competitive with their own lines of hard drives, solid-state drives, and USB memory sticks.
Now that the companies can put their heads together, we will see what Western Digital and SanDisk do, especially as demand for high-capacity storage rises and competitors like Samsung are cramming laptop-levels of storage into smartphones.


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I started my 24th year of Futures trading this month and have been reminiscing about the path that the Futures industry and I have both taken during this time:
- Instant fills on electronic platforms compared to waiting minutes to hours for a price fill from the exchange floor
- No more watching price trade through your limit order in the Bond pits and then calling to ask for your fill price and hearing "unable to fill, still working the order"
- Computers that now plot charts as far back as 25 years or more on some markets with just the click of a mouse instead of paper charts plastered to the office walls with X's and O's all over them
- News on your screen almost as fast as it happens instead of reading about it in the paper the next day
- Commissions to trade Futures at $4.00 round turn instead of a "discounted" price of $50
- Trade statements arriving via snail mail 3 days after you placed a trade only to find out that Cocoa trade you thought you were in is now a Copper trade
- Trading the Bond market from 9:00 EST to 3:00 EST because that was the only time the entire world had to trade this enormous market; today we trade almost 24 hours per day and this helps reduce the risk of gaps
And the list goes on and on…
One thing that has changed in the Futures markets that has not changed amongst traders is the definition of the trading sessions. I believe in uniformity and consistency when it comes to trading. My intent of this article will be to demonstrate the different trading sessions of the Futures markets.
Originally, we only had the trading pits to execute our trading orders in. This was the case for well over 100 years and it proved very efficient, but eventually, not cost effective. As the world became more global in nature pertaining to trading, there was a demand for overnight trading while the trading pits were closed. Plus, the exchanges knew they could not staff the exchanges with people 24/7 due to the cost. The US Futures exchanges were not able to compete with the European markets that were pure electronic and therefore, had lower operating cost. These higher costs that the US exchanges had were being passed on to their customers who were slowly leaving for the less expensive European exchanges. This was the writing on the wall for the US exchanges to come of age and start building their own electronic trading platforms. The recent merger of the major exchanges here in the US (CME acquiring the CBOT, NYMEX & Comex) were directly related to the cost cutting that had to be done to be competitive with international exchanges.
Electronic trading got its start around 1987 in the US at the CME exchange. Electronic trading never really came to the public eye until 1997 when the CME announced the mini S&P contract, and then in 1999 with the mini Nasdaq 100 contract. At that time, there were still multiple exchanges and that meant there would be multiple electronic trading platforms to start. Once the CBOT announced the mini Dow contract, they came up with the ACE platform while the CME had the original Globex platform. The CME platform was more reliable than the CBOT ACE platform. There were times we would be trading the Dow futures and the ACE platform would crash (almost a daily occurrence). If we were long the Dow market, we would go to the CME platform and sell at Nasdaq until the platform was fixed; this was, in essence, a hedge. As is the case today, when the electronic platforms stop trading, the pits keep on trading and the price swings can be very wild during this time. Your resting orders (stops and targets) that are on the platform are not working in the markets until the platform is working again. This is one of the reasons I advise you to open a Futures account with somebody who will give you pit access in case you ever need to execute an order while the electronic platform is not working. Pit orders and electronic orders are interchangeable, meaning you can buy one contract in the pit and offset (sell) the same contract on the electronic platform. Today, the CME Globex platform is built so well that it rarely goes down. I can only think of a recent time about a month ago when the Natural Gas side of the platform went down, but otherwise, this platform rocks for reliability. With the merger of the major exchanges and the creation of the CMEGroup, the Globex electronic platform is the premier platform for over 85% of the world Commodity Futures contracts.
Now, let's visit an area where the confusion seems to be about the terminology of the session we are trading in. The mistake traders today seem to make is to define certain sessions of the day as the Globex session. This is both right and wrong and I would like to clarify and hopefully correct this error. Today, Globex means more than just the night session.
When electronic trading started, the floor traders objected to letting the electronic Globex platform trade during the day session while the pits were open. The floor traders felt the platform would take away the contracts that would normally come through the pits, and since floor traders were usually the market makers, this would reduce their earnings potential. As we look at the markets today, they were exactly right.
Since the Globex platform was only allowed to trade after the pit session had closed and would trade up until the pits opened again the next day, this session became known as the Globex session. Since there are so many markets, I will refer to the S&P contract for our example. Traders would define this Globex session as trading from 4:30 pm EST to 9:30 am EST the next day at which point it would stop taking electronic orders and all orders had to be routed through the pits until after the pit close. The hours for pit trading were 9:30 am EST to 4:15 pm EST. During this era of hybrid electronic and pit trading, you would have been correct to define the afterhours as the Globex session because that was the only time the platform was allowed to execute orders.
It was not long before the exchanges and the floor traders (reluctantly) allowed the electronic platform to trade side-by-side (simultaneously trade) with the pits. This meant that traders could either enter their orders electronically through the Globex platform, or call their orders into the pits. Once the change occurred, the Globex platform was trading almost 24 hours per day. This means that the original term Globex session (4:30 pm EST to 9:30am EST) no longer exists. Now you refer to the Globex session as trading from 4:30 pm EST to 4:15 pm EST to identify the entire session of mini S&P trading. This would be an entire candle on the daily charts.
With this new Globex session, there have been some session times created to help break down the 24 hour session so we can isolate the most liquid time of the trading day and the after hour's sessions. These sessions are referred to as:
- Regular Trading Hours (RTH) = The time of day that the pits are trading and/or the most liquid (largest volume) time of the day. For the mini S&P's, that time will be 9:30 am EST to 4:15 pm EST.
- Extended Trading Hours (ETH) = This will begin after the RTH end and stop just before the RTH start again. ETH for the mini S&P would be 4:30 pm EST to 9:30 am EST.
This is helpful information when it comes to charting Futures markets. For the trader who wants to see daily gaps in the market, they will want to chart the RTH sessions to see the 9:30 am EST open compared to the previous days 4:15 pm EST close. Also, this time of day has the most volume traded all day long and the highs and lows created during this session may take on a different meaning than a low made at night on very low volume.
For traders who want to see the range of the overnight markets, they can chart the ETH session (4:30 pm EST to 9:30 am EST) to see where the high and low was from that session. The markets have been trading for 17 hours since our RTH session has closed, and these high and lows on the ETH session are significant points of reference.
I would like to explain that this is not something I am dreaming up by trying to change names of trading sessions. Times have changed and we need to adapt to these new changes. If you look at the contract specifications, you will notice that most Futures trading hours are now referred to as RTH and ETH by the Futures exchanges. As traders, we are always interested in trading during the most liquid times of the day for both safety and opportunities.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm" – Winston Churchill
Trade Hard, but Play Harder,
Don Dawson can be contacted at The Online Trading Academy


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Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech / University of Arizona
It is rare in astronomy to work on objects that change. Most stars will look the same in ten years as they do now, and will be in the same place. The surface of the moon changes so slowly that Apollo astronaut footprints probably still look as if they were made yesterday, not 40 years ago. Some items do change in short timescales -- supernova explosions appear and disappear on timescales of weeks or months, comets come and go, the clouds of Jupiter are constantly changing.
Mars is one of those objects that tends to change slowly. The polar ice caps come and go in a Martian year (about two Earth-years), and dust storms come and go in the Martian summer. But, otherwise, the surface changes on timescales of millions of years. Sometimes, however, we are surprised.
The pictures above were taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), a robotic space probe in orbit around Mars. The pictures are part of a study to observe how Mars's polar ice caps change through the seasons. Mars has ice caps, like the Earth, only Mars's ice caps contain both water ice and carbon dioxide ice ("dry ice"). When this picture was taken, it was spring on the north pole, so scientists wanted to see what happened as the ice caps melted (more precisely, they sublimate, turning straight from ice into gas).
What you see in the picture is the carbon dioxide ice (brighter white) on top of some dusty water ice (the light red colors) and what is probably a permafrost mix of ice and rock (dark colors). The edges are a cliff over 2000 feet high. And, in the middle, you see the dust from an avalanche that happened just as the picture was taken.
First and foremost, I find the picture cool. Who would've thought we'd ever take pictures of avalanches on Mars?
But there is some science we can learn, too. Since these pictures were taken at random, and not as part of a long time series, we know that the avalanches must be common. Why? Because if the avalanches were rare, the chances of seeing one in a single picture would be very small. The chances of seeing four in separate pictures would be even smaller. Imagine you are driving across the country, taking pictures every few minutes. You wouldn't be surprised that lots of your pictures have telephone poles, because telephone poles are very common. But what are the chances that one of your pictures would contain a penguin? Very small -- the number of loose penguins in the Northern Hemisphere is tiny, if not zero. So, suppose you were driving past Chicago and four of your pictures had penguins. You would instantly know that there must be a lot of penguins in Chicago -- your next step would be to figure out why.
And that is the next step for the Mars avalanche researchers. Why are avalanches so common? Do those avalanches greatly change the rocky landscape, or are they mostly ice, and so they evaporate in the Martian spring and leave no trace behind?


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Walmart Tire and Lube Coupons
Walmart is the giant retailer that is famous for their "roll back prices." The price roll backs usually come from products on the shelves that you can buy throughout the store, but occasionally you can find a discount on services at the Walmart Tire & Lube Express Services Centers.
Tire rebates and Walmart oil change coupons are something that people will usually look for to find a cheaper oil change at this already discounted retailer.
Walmart Tire and Lube Express Services
The Walmart auto service locations aren't your typical auto repair shop. You won't get the large range of services and repairs that you can get by driving into a Meineke, Sears or Car-X location. Walmart's "mechanics" are mainly trained in smaller services like oil changes and tire installation.
A Walmart Tire and Lube Express can do the following services at most locations:
- Oil Change
- Battery Installation
- Tire Installation
- Battery Check
- Battery Charge
- Wiper Blade Installation
- Headlight Installation
- State Inspections (Only at select locations)
Walmart Lube Coupons
Typically, you won't find a coupon for a Walmart oil change anywhere. Walmart isn't big on sending out coupons for their store. You will instead find roll backs or temporary discounts on oil change services or containers of motor oil so you can do the oil change yourself.
Walmart Oil Change Price
The price of an oil change at Walmart can vary depending on your location. Typically, you shouldn't expect to spend less than $30 for an oil change. This is strange for Walmart since they tout their "Everyday low prices." You can often get a $19.99 oil change at other quick lube stations, so it is surprising that Walmart is charging more than them.
Walmart Tire Coupons
Just like the oil change situation, you probably won't find any Walmart tire coupons anytime soon. Walmart does sell some nationally recognized brands though. What that means to you, is that you can find a tire rebate from one of these manufacturers and get the rebate with the Walmart Tires.
Walmart Tire Prices
Tires prices at Walmart are usually pretty competitive. I recommend shopping online for your tires rather than in stores so that you can compare prices with other online tire retailers. Some other tire sellers online I recommend include:
- TireBuyer.com
- JustTires.com
- PepBoys.com
- Sears.com


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Those Peabodys
Those Peabodys
Post-Parlo Records
When That 70's Show first came out, we (me + roommates) would laugh at its utter
idiocy. Next thing I knew, I was hooked on the durned thing. Not for the writing (the same
reason why you're here right now), not even for the Alex Chilton opener, but for the girls
in hip-huggers and other such poly and denim delights! Base as that, but it keeps me afloat
in the hopes of the next Tuesday night, with Laura Prepon and Tanya Roberts and that other
little girl, y'know, the whiny one, all back before my televised eyes. But I think back on
it now, and perhaps my old roommates were a little more focused on Kelso and Hyde. Either
way, as you watch it, it becomes painfully obvious that everyone from the 70's must look
this fashionably good, even the balding parentals. Perhaps it is such a similar sort of
good-looking nostalgic fantasia that fuels the licks, libidos, and lyrics of Those Peabodys.
My first drunken encounter with the lads revealed not only a bedroom wallpaper surely ripped
from Edgar Winter/Rick Derringer tab books, hell, maybe even a little Leif Garrett teen rag
tossed in, but a recognition of half the band constituting one of my favorite loud bands from
Temple, Texas in the early-to-mid-90's, Radioland Hitsquad (not to mention favorite monikers).
Instantly all ears, but I wasn't the only (or first) one; the Emo's crowd was already packed
with pumping fists, sweaty bangs, and catchy shout-alongs from the devoted throng. How much
longer could such a band be kept boiling under? Well, once James left and replacement guitarist
Kiki Solis became overwhelmed with Rhythm of Black Lines duties (see last menu) and the drummer
was pulled, the remains of the group (Clark and Adam, also the core) were left in the studio,
at square one.
But the thick and chunky sound they achieved by just layering each other is astounding. For
debut long-players from early twenty-somethings, their sonics are about as true and chrome-hued
as any one of their devoted could have hoped. And surely there is not a wanting fan out there
left disappointed or with hearing unrung, as this thing rocks. Please see your way past the
folk-art cover (front a Gypsy motif, back Espagnol, inside a sort of 'Highlights' brand of
English history of manners, the gatefold a sweet elementary school brass and woodwinds section)
and into the stomps and chords of the opener Plum Parts, which screams and falls apart
only to hit the main riff at full speed. Breathlessness from shouts in the first two and a half
minutes. While Adam fulfills both sides of the Dave Grohl phenomena, stomping on the drums and
on the guitar pedals, Clark does the Rickenbacker bass duties and hiccups and hollers his way
around them words.
And it is at the lyrics that an important point about the band is made. There is the
misconception that they are hawking seventies rock for their own (rear) ends, but there is a
sort of wish fulfillment at work too, achieved through such simple means as Les Pauls, smoke,
whisky, and drum crashes. There is not merely the scorn of a pedestrian, sales seminar life in
Frank, but also an elevation of The Purple One to the level of a Confucius. A sign of
the times? Cries and hoots about good-time gals (Judie) and house parties also abound.
Perhaps the highlight of the album (or one of the catchiest at least) is Hazzard Co.,
which is a rocked-up take of the outlaw life as Bo and/or Luke Duke, with eyefuls of Daisy to
boot, scooting across the hood of the General Lee and jumping creek beds too. From my own
childhood in small town Texas, such weekly programming antics were the fuel/ fodder of many a
Hot Wheels daydream. And to think that these lads have hit upon this collective unconscious
with the wah wah at full blast and their rock engine revved, only makes the live show that much
more exhilarating. These guys are living the sweet reveries of all air-guitarist wanna-bes, and
bedding all the Daisy-Duked fantasies to boot. Dang. Or as Roscoe P. Coltrane would say: 'Doot
doot doot doot'.
Post-Parlo Records, PO Box 49121, Austin, TX 78765, USA
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The opening set by my friend Mister Joe Black on the 8th September reminded me, as if I could ever forget, how talented some of my friends are. Joe, with his bright, fire engine red hair and garish, glittery make-up, was a gem, even in the face of a Duke Special audience. Continue reading
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Art, design and Mother Nature
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Back in 2010, around 12 million people admitted that they were abusing opioids. Statistics also show that three out of four current heroin users were previously abusing opioids.
We know that these substances can be dangerous. They can cause addiction, dependence, and several other adverse effects. Overdosing on these opioids can even be fatal in some instances.
So the question is: why do manufacturers still produce these substances? Why are opioids still created within the conventional pharmaceutical industry itself? The answer is really simple: opioids have their benefits—and not just from a business perspective.
On this article, we're going to dive deeper into what opioids are: what makes them beneficial, and what makes them dangerous.
The Dangers of Opioid Abuse
Before we get into further detail about the health benefits of opioids, let us first discuss why these substances should not be abused in any way. These potent substances are highly addictive. Taking high doses can lead to addiction, tolerance, and dependence.
Abusing this drug is not a good idea—you can tell by how the number of deaths from opioid abuse outnumbers the deaths from every other illicit drug combined.
Despite the risk of death, some people still take opioids because of the euphoria they provide. These substances relax the body, inhibit pain, and make the user feel good. You can tell that a person is high on opioids if they seem sedated, elated, or confused.
They may have constricted pupils, they may become constipated, and they can even lose consciousness. Opioid abuse can even slow a person's breathing.
If someone develops physical dependence, they may find it much harder to quit the drug. They will exhibit intense withdrawal symptoms every time they attempt to stop their opioid intake. Common withdrawal symptoms include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and even respiratory depression.
The Benefits of Opioids
Opioids should not be misused. But it is time to discuss why these substances haven't been taken off the market yet, or considered illegal.
Opioids are actually prescription drugs that help treat pain ranging from moderate to severe. They are painkillers—also known as narcotics. They help patients recover from conditions like cancer pain, post-surgical pain, and traumatic pain.
As you can see, the problem isn't in the drugs themselves, but in the manner they are used. The only reason these drugs are dangerous is because people misuse their prescriptions. And you can probably guess that using opioids outside of your prescription is illegal.
Opioids and opiates are two terms that are often used interchangeably. They are technically different from one another. Opioids refer to the semi-synthetic and synthetic derivatives, while opiates refer to the natural derivatives of the opium poppy plant.
Regardless of these technical definitions, these two words are often used interchangeably in common usage. Even the word "narcotics" are used in law enforcement to talk about all kinds of illegal drugs, even when narcotics are actually just opiates and opioids.
Most opioids are available via prescription—which is what makes them so easy for illicit users to abuse. But certain opiates are illegal, and that includes heroin.
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Opioids: Are They Good or Bad?
The answer to this question really depends on how you use them. If you're responsible enough to stick with your prescription, then they can help you recover from pain. In fact, even though 12 million people admitted to abusing their prescription opioids in 2010, the 198 million remaining opiate prescriptions given that year were presumably used properly.
If you are addicted to opioids, the best way to deal with it is through a combination of medical detox and behavioral therapy. Look for an addiction treatment center near you so that this can be done properly. Do not try to self-regulate, because you might only relapse.
Seek professional help today, and don't let addiction ruin your life.


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Tunas and billfishes of the world.
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019. Quarto, laminated boards, colour illustrations, maps. Tunas and billfishes are peak predators of the oceans. In this book Collette, a leading marine ichthyologist and conservationist, and Graves, an expert on the biology, fisheries, and management of tunas and billfishes, focus on three families of..... More


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Photo Credit: Jill Stuart Spring/Summer 2014
It's hard to believe that New York Fashion Week, which wraps up on September 12, is all about Spring/Summer 2014 fashion and beauty trends. While that season may seem like a lifetime away, it's obviously never too early to start thinking about trends, and what not to wear.
After purveying the shows and schmoozing backstage, here are some of my fave beauty trends you'll spy next year:
Thakoon Spring/Summer 2014
Many shows, from HONOR to VPL, shied away from the rich red or coral lips that were so popular last spring. Instead, the lip looks are more muted while eyes are more emphatic than last year. Says Romy Soleimani, makeup artist and creative director for Beauty.com, "it's either about the eyes or the lips; the focus is on the eyes and luminous skin." If you want to achieve this luminous skin, "eat well," advises Soleimani, who is a big fan of carefully chosing what goes into your body as well as what you put on your skin.
Eve Lom, who provided the skincare for HONOR models, used luminous moisturizers like the Intense Hydration Serum ($95) and the TLC Radiance Cream ($72).
The look at Thakoon was all about fresh, luminous skin as well. Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics said the makeup is "all about lashes with fresh skin, a bit of dimension, and a pink lip." Kendal used NARS Sheer Glow Foundation for the luminous effect, and the Laos Matte Multiple lipstick (new for spring) on the lips.
Derek Lam Spring/Summer 2014
You can toss your flat irons and keratin treatments out the window: Spring/Summer 2014 is not about Uma Thurman-like pin straight hair. "Ponytails are not sleek, it's about imperfect hair now," says Bob Recine for Beauty.com, who did a French braid with shiny (almost glossy) hair for VPL. In many shows, like Jill Stuart, models had a romantic but rock and roll vibe that looked like Mick Jagger meets modern-day model.
That's not to say that there were no slick hair dos. Guido, a Redken creative consultant, did a simple and sleek ponytail for the Victoria Beckham show that was far from messy.
Orlando Pita, who created the look for the Derek Lam show using PHYTO products and T3 tools, presented a simply ponytail with his unique over/under technique to create hair with lots of natural texture. Tip: Use the PHYTO Professional Fiber Paste to create this texture, and use a soft side part.
Pastel nails for spring? "Why, yes," says Deborah Lippmann, who notes that dark tones too could be beautifully paired with creme or buff nails. "I always add black to any color," admits Lippmann, who did the look for Victoria Bartlett (VPL). Lippmann designed a custom hue and created a creme/buff nail. The custom shade comprised three parts creme lacquer Amazing Grace and one part of the beige-like Waking up in Vegas.
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A cop was injured after militants attack a police post guarding a famous shrine at Charisharief in central Kashmir's Budgam district on Sunday afternoon.
SSP Budgam Tejinder Singh told GNS that militants fired upon sentry post guarding the Ziyarat Sharief this afternoon.
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Jammeh on his way to Banjul International Airport..Listening to his passing convoy at Wesfield via phone, I could hear 'Alhamdulilah Jammeh dem nah' by Gambians.
A source from Conakry has indicated that Malabo is very likely to be the final destination of President Yahya Jammeh and this family. This we CANNOT CONFIRM as of now.
According to the same source, security is very tight at the airport in Conakry and time of arrival for the two heads of state has still not been announced.
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Thailand, a beautiful multi faceted country that boasts both turquoise waters with thriving aquatic life and lush green mountains home to monkeys, temples and world heritage sites.
My best friend and I took a trip around modern day Siam and filled 16 days with as much of the country, culture and cuisine as we possibly could.
I fell in love with this little nook in South East Asia and wanted to journal it for myself but also for you, dear reader, to possibly help inspire you to consider Thailand for your next adventure.
Welcome to my Thailand Diaries!
Visiting Koh Tao
Koh Tao became one of my top three favourite places in Thailand and this was after spending only 3 days on the island.
There's so much to do on Koh Tao and we absolutely could have stayed there for several weeks. We met so many travelers who had arrived intending to stay for a few weeks, but have now been there for several years! That should tell you what an effect the island seems to have on people.
There are plenty of hikes to explore, beaches to discover, incredible Thai food to eat and best of all, an underwater paradise to dive into in the oceans of Koh Tao.
Getting to Koh Tao
Before you go on! Be sure to check out our journey backpacking through Phuket and Koh Phi Phi!
To get to Koh Tao, I traveled from Railay Beach (which is near Krabi) to Koh Tao, which made the trip a bit longer than if you were going straight from the mainland.
We had to take a 6 hour bus across the mainland from Krabi but then it was a 4 hour ferry across to Koh Tao from Chumphon and Surat Thani.
Where to Stay on Koh Tao
Hostel life is the way to go when visiting a place like Thailand. It's both cheap and provides the perfect opportunity to meet likeminded travelers. During our 16 days backpacking through Thailand, my travel buddy Mel and I stayed in about 9 hostels, most of which were fun and interesting experiences, but the one we stayed at on Koh Tao was definitely one of our favourites.
We stayed at Taco Shack Hostel and I would go back there for several reasons. It was very comfortable and the decor of the common area was bright and welcoming, with a pool table and cozy common area. Everyone was super friendly and it's perfectly located a walking distance from Sairee beach with all it's fun bars, restaurants and dive centers.
The first night we were there, the hostel was having a karaoke night, which both Mel and I love so absolutely had to join in on! Additionally, the hostel is attached to Taco Dive center which provided the perfect opportunity for me to try out my first ever scuba diving course. Last but not least, the food at Taco Shack was amazing! We ate their tofu cashew nut for lunch and dinner every day that we were there!
Want to go backpacking but never stayed in a hostel before? Trust me, I know it can be a bit daunting. But here's everything you need to know about hostel life!
Diving in Koh Tao
Koh Tao has become a popular destination for scuba divers, because the aquatic life around the islands is an ethereal realm of wonders. Also because the prices are so much cheaper than many places in the world. So, obviously, I had to try my hand at scuba diving.
I'd never done it before but everyone that I had met assured me that it was an experience that would change my life. And it absolutely did.
I did my dive with the PADI dive center that was attached to the hostel I was staying at, Taco Divers. The company was the perfect balance of professional and fun, and the experience itself was amazing.
In the morning we had some classroom time, where my dive master Julie explained to us the effects of diving on our bodies, all about the equipment and what we could expect from the experience. Then, in the afternoon, we finally went on our dive.
Taking that first leap into the water, removing the pressure from the vest and submerging into the underwater world is what I imagine taking your first steps as a baby is like. Being beneath the glistening waves, being able to breath underwater and looking up to see the surface so very far above your head is nothing short of magical. It puts so much of the world into perspective.
Seeing all of this thriving life around you, being able to reach out and skim your fingers along with the bewildered fish, and gazing down at the corals, makes you think about how there is so much that we don't understand of our world. How much kinder we ought to be to it and how much of a duty we have to take care of it.
We have so many environmental issues plaguing our world at this very moment. If only we took the time to understand the worlds closest to us, the life on our front door, maybe then we'd all be moved to take more action.
What lies beneath the glittering waves and underneath the canopies of the trees that we fly over? Don't you wonder? If we had the desire to know and see for ourselves, maybe we could flip the switch that would lead us to case, just a tiny bit more.
Hikes in Koh Tao
Koh Tao is a mountainous island which means that are many popular viewpoints and hikes to discover. We only had time to for one, so we obviously picked one of the most popular ones, John Suwan Viewpoint.
We didn't anticipate the actual nature of the hike up to the viewpoint so at first we got a bit lost and by the end of it I had to get rid of my flip flops to be able to manage the climb. It starts off quite easy but once you get 3/4 of the way you have to maneover around some ropes and climb rocks and eventually pull yourself up onto a narrow outcrop to admire the view.
Was it worth the climbing and the hot island sun and the effort? Absolutely! Not only did we feel great afterwards but the view at the top is worth every bit of the climb.
Other popular hikes and viewpoints on Koh Tao that you can explore if you're got more time are the Love Koh Tao Viewpoint, Sunset Viewpoint Koh Tao, Mango Viewpoint, Tanote Peak viewpoint and West Coast viewpoint.
Beaches on Koh Tao
Framed with towering coconut trees against a backdrop of lush green mountains, the beaches on Koh Tao are as romantic as you would imagine. Whether it's enjoying brunch by the beach, spending the day in the sun and surf, or watching the sunset with a cocktail in hand, the beach will always be one of my favourite places.
The beach where we spent most of our time was Sairee Beach.
This is where you'll find a lot of the thriving bars and restaurants on the island. There are a lot of hotels and other forms of accommodation in the area as well as most of the popular dive centers on the island.
During the day, take a walk along the beach and take in the families on holiday and gentle island life under way. Sairee beach is also perfect for the evenings since it faces the setting sun.
In the evening, after a day of diving and fun in the sun, the slow rumble of music begins, the day vendors start to pack up their shops, the evening food stalls open and places like Fishbowl Beach bar start to fill up with people. Stay late enough and you'll get to enjoy a popular form of entertainment in Thailand, the fire jugglers!
Whether you're participating in a wild pub crawl or enjoying a chilled night with friends, life on Sairee beach has something for everyone.
For more secluded beaches and great snorkeling and swimming, head to Taa Toh beach, Ao Tanot beach, Aow Luk beach or even Chalok Baan Koh beach.
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Where to next?
We watched our last sunset on Koh Tao from the balcony in Taco Shack and our hearts wished we could stay forever and just explore the magical underwater world. There were so many more restaurants to eat and and things to discover but we had to move on.
We had seen Phuket, Koh Phi Phi and had more of Thailand we wanted to discover.
The last leg of our 16 days in Thailand would see us heading back to the mainland, to the current capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, Bangkok, as well as the ancient capital of former Siam, in Ayutthaya. We spent only a day in Bangkok because personally I didn't enjoy the busy and crowded nature of the city. Ayutthaya was worth seeing for all its rich history and temples.
Finally, to end the trip, we would head north to Chiang Mai for 3 days, to enjoy the last bit of the Thai sun and try our hand at cooking the food that we've been eating so much of this trip! Stay tuned!
Check out my Backpacker's Guide to Minimalist Packing
A few things to note about visiting Thailand:
- DO NOT flush toilet paper down the toilet, their pipes can't handle it. If you do number 1, just place the tissue in the bins provided, if you do number 2, read up about the bum gun
- Don't drink the tap water. In order for us to be sustainable, we had to fill in our water bottles every day at the hostel when we could (they usually have refill stations for 10 baht)
- Don't worry too much about laundry. There are soooo many places that offer laundry services and prices depend on where in Thailand you are (40 baht/kg in Koh Tao and 100 baht/kg in Bangkok)
- Don't be afraid to barter with the taxi drivers or vendors on prices
- Most places will ask you to take off your shoes before you enter
- It's normal for hostels to ask to keep your passport while you're staying with them
- Don't expect everyone to speak English and don't be that person that gets annoyed and complains when locals don't speak your language, it's their country so be kind and patient
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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Muted Florals
Monday, December 22, 2008
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Icy Day Part 2
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Bedroom Quilt
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The "Irish" Material
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Another Kreative Award - Yeah
My second Kreativ Blogger Award this week! Thanks Liz at Getting Crafty!! I did not find Getting Crafty until Liz left a comment on my blog and I'm so glad she did :O) So now I get to nominate 6 people for this ... so here we go: 1. Peg at Happy In Quilting ... Peg's blog was the first blog I had ever seen! I knew absolutely nothing about blogging...heck, I was just learning to quilt (sew). She has been such an inspiration and her blog is beautiful! If I ever make it to Australia I'm coming to "Quilt Club". 2. Lorraine at Granny Loz ... Lorraine has a great variety of things on her blog, her dog is adorable and her header is so true..."Don't forget to live, love, laugh" 3. Libby at A Simple Girl ... Libby has a wonderful blog...check out the Christmas Pictures, they make me want to curl up by the fireplace with the trees lit and read a book! 4. Karen at Passionate Quilter ... Karen has a great blog, she's from Ohio, and she has a food blog Simply Good Food with some yummy looking recipes! 5. Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew ... If for no other reason, I LOVE the title of her blog! Allison has some adorable items on her blog and a beautiful orange and white quilt! And last but not least... 6. Tammy at Ginger Patches ... Tammy has a great blog, some beautiful quilts, great food shots and some funny pictures!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Kreative Blogger Award
Santa and Snowman
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Decadent Victorian Progress
Have a great Saturday evening everyone!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Jelly Roll Quilt Book
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Next Project - Decadent Victorian
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Fabulous Fall
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Mini Pillow Cases
I then got working on these 3 travel-size pillow cases for my nephew's. They are very active in sports and spend a lot of time in the car traveling to see family and vacationing, so small pillows for them to take seemed like a good idea. They were fun to make so I'm sure I will be making more in the near future.
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I was one of many docents who used to repeat this tale at Colonial Williamsburg in the 1970s. Mea culpa.
Window blinds with slats existed in ancient Egypt and Pompeii long before the city of Venice was founded in AD 452. Those slats were fixed, however. In 1757, a French craftsman advertised blinds with adjustable slats, probably not his own invention but definitely a new idea.
By the end of the 1700s they were common in wealthier houses, shops, churches, and public buildings in England and the English colonies. In 1767 a Philadelphia craftsman advertised, "newest invented Venetian sun blinds for windows . . . stained to any colour, moves to any position." In 1769, Diderot's French encyclopaedia illustrated them (above). When Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson moved the capital from Williamsburg to Richmond, the list of packages sent included "Venen Blinds." Thrifty George Washington had one Venetian blind made to fit a dining room window at Mount Vernon so that "others may be made by it, at home."
Only the English called them Venetian blinds. In Italy, they were persiana; in France, jalousie a la persienne. This suggests that they originated in the East, perhaps in the Persian Empire or beyond, in China or India. They probably got the name Venetian Blinds courtesy of having come via Venice, a city that dominated trade with the East.
And whenever anyone says "the Venice trade with the East," they inevitably think of Marco Polo, an association that probably gave rise to the legend that Marco Polo brought them back from China. But on reflection, it appears highly unlikely. First of all, Marco Polo doesn't mention blinds in his journals, and frankly, it seems like an inexplicably long delay between his travels in the late 1200s and the European debut of the blinds in the 1750s.


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One More Summer Camp Left!
Thanks for all the support and fun this year at our Summer Camps.  The Academy at Hombre Golf Club is offering one more camp for the summer on August 2-5 at the renowned Hombre Golf Club in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida.  This is the last class to have some fun and learn golf before school starts on the 11th. Remember, make sure to keep those clubs to an accurate fit.  We can fit you here at the academy and we always keep all your junior golf equipment in stock.  Hope you had a great summer a hopefully we will see you August 2nd. Discount for juniors that have already attended this summer are 25% off. It's not just about playing golf. It's about perseverance, lasting friendships and personal pride.  Click here for more details or call Adam today at 850.236.8374. Thanks again for all the support and fun this year at our Summer Camps! Also, don't forget our after school program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week year round from 3pm – 4 pm.catherinecollins2010-07-27T14:43:12+00:00


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Some writing news: the Queensland Writers' Centre has moved into the State Library of Queensland, joining a hub of writerly organisations which will also house the Queensland branch of the Institute for the Future of the Book when it opens. Details here.
It's official (and reworded, yes, thanks for the correction): the Emerging Writers' Festival director for 2010 is Lisa Dempster. Hearty congratulations to editor, publisher and author Lisa, whose travel book Neon Pilgrim I wrote about last year.
Richard Nash has been writing on what publishing will look like in 10 years time, for Galleycat.
From writing, to film - we all got our fill of 2009 lists I'm sure, over the break - however Mr Celluloid Tongue has more, probably some lists you will like. Good to see Spotless Mind and The Proposition up there - the much-praised film of Sweeney Todd I have yet to see, though I saw a bloodcurdling amateur production in 2008. Gore in operas I can handle, but I do not like my musicals steeped in it, I'm afraid.
Finally, thanks to John Williams of The Second Pass for this site, which he says is updated 'far too infrequently for my taste, but it's always worth the wait'.


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White LG Nexus 4 tipped for a December 13 release in the UK
A white LG Nexus 4 was previously spotted with Carphone Warehouse. That bit came along with a slightly blurry, but in-the-wild style image of a white Nexus 4. And well, it looks like we now have some additional information. Unfortunately, these details are not coming from LG or Google though.
Instead, what we have is coming by way of UK mobile operator TalkTalk. Assuming everything they have listed is accurate and happens as expected, the white LG Nexus 4 will be available on December 13. TalkTalk is currently accepting pre-orders for the handset, however there is a small catch in that the handset is available as part of a bundle pack. A bundle pack that includes a Nexus 7 tablet.
Of course, while that bundle may not be ideal for everyone, we have to remind you that this is just one listing with one retailer. We would expect others to have the Nexus 4 in white, however given what we saw with the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S — we are not expecting widespread availability. Anyway, with December 13 coming up in a few weeks time, it should be interesting to see where the level of inventory is for the black Nexus 4. After all, at this point even a low availability white Nexus 4 may be easier to get.


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This week we chat about the end of the Marvel Universe in Secret Wars this year, comic TV show renewals and Tom Hardy leaving the Suicide Squad film, while Gary struggles with hashtags and Adam struggles with machines.
No main talking point this week, but Gary in 60 Seconds this week, starring Adam, featured 'Outlander' starring Jim Caviezel. He goes off on tangents during it, and it is pretty obvious early on he isn't going to succeed. It was early.
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One of the most stunning villages in the "Triangle d'or" of the Provence is Saignon.
Saignon has the most distinctive outline of any Luberon village, with its rock squared off by nature as if to look from afar like an impregnable castle. It acts as a signpost high above the town of Apt, hence perhaps the name Saignon, which comes from signum, Latin for 'sign'.
Saignon was like a look-out for danger riding along the valley towards Apt, and the church bells were the alarm. Because of this important role this was a privileged village and no fewer than three castles sprung up within its confines, built by three different lords, which when you look at the size of Saignon is truly remarkable. The wealth of the village 800 years ago can be seen in the architecture that still stands, and it is a lovely village to stroll around, with its winding narrow streets and fountains.
Particularly pleasing are the square where three roads meet, with its fountain and the Domaine de la Presbytere, a fine hotel and restaurant. You can climb the imposing rock of the village to get a spectacular view and photos towards the north, with the white-topped Mont Ventoux as your anchor point, as well as the Montagne de Lure, a glimpse of the Alps and even Avignon on a clear day.
The 12th century Romanesque church of Saignon is of impressive dimensions, as wide as it is long, and notable for the imposing front facade with its 12 bays (perhaps signifying 12 apostles) above the front door. The facade was added in the 14th century and the richly decorated door dates from 1725. Most unusually, and for reasons unknown, the church was built just outside the village walls.
La bergerie de Saignon
Prices from: 1800€ – 4200€/week.
Special rates for longer periods.
Sleeps: 4 – 10 Guests.
5 bedrooms – 3 bathrooms
Situated in the Vaucluse, in the heart of the Provence, with a stunning view on the Luberon national parc and large lavender fields, la bergerie de Saignon is situated in the Triangle d'Or, at 4 km of Apt centre and close to the nicest Provence villages such as Saignon, Caseneuve, Rousillon, Menerbes, Gordes, Banneux, Goult, etc. It is located right at the north side of Saignon, close to Rustrel, and fully south oriented and thus protected from the Mistral wind with all facilities you need at only 4 km. It is the perfect place to stay and to enjoy the Provence.
The bergerie was built in the Eighteen hundreds (old part) and has one of the most beautiful Provence styles and provides an overlook of the Luberon and the Rock of Saignon while being completely away from prying eyes. The indoor spaces are very bright, spacious and highlight. Living room is 7m x 10m with a cathedral ceiling and provides all luxury wanted.
Villa Surface: 170 m2. Swimming pool and garden. View on the Luberon hills and lavender fields. House, garden and pool are south oriented, so sunshine all day.
The house is newly renovated and furnitured. All rooms are at the ground floor. All 5 bedrooms have new luxury boxspring beds for a good rest at night. Since Saignon is situated about 400m above sea-level, temperatures (usually between 26 and 32°C during daytime) go down at night to 16°-18° at night. This makes airconditioning absolutely unnecessary.
Hallway; Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher; fridge, wine cooler,…); access to a terrace; Spacious living and dining room; Terrace (3x 10m); 2 modern indoor bathrooms (1 recently renewed with walk-in shower); 1 outdoor bathroom; Cozy corner with table football game;
1 Double bedroom; double bed with luxury topper (180×200) "la bergerie"
1 Twin bedroom; two single beds (90×200) convertible to a double bed (180×200)
1 Double bedroom; double bed (160×200) "green room"
1 Double bedroom; double bed with luxury topper (180×200) "purple room"
1 Mansarde room- Twin bedroom; two single beds (90×200) convertible to a double bed (180×200)
Fully equipped outdoor kitchen with bbq and fridge; Outdoor lounge TRIBU; Poolhouse; Swimming pool (5x10m) with electric rolling shutter and salt electrolyte system; Garden ;Back terrace (3x 5m) with table and chairs TRIBU
Rental conditions
- sheets included
- towels and pool towels not included
- mid-week (eventually) and end cleaning (obligatory) not included (75€ per cleaning)
- pets allowed on request
- laundry facilities (washer & dryer) available
- heating available (fuel and wood (pallet stove))
- 50% down payment required on booking; the balance to be paid eight weeks before the start of the rental period
- airconditioning available in some rooms (for heating in winter; not needed in summer since it cools down at night to 18°)
- caution of 1500€ to be paid on top of the rental price; this amount is returned to you within 10 weeks after your stay if no damage is found.
- cancellation policy: 50% refund till 8 months before start rental date; 20% refund till 6 months before start rental date; no refund after that.
- For July /August : only for rent in blocks of 2 weeks (week1+2; week 3+4; from Saturday till Saturday
Facilities for enjoyment
- Ping-pong table (table tennis)
- Darts
- Table football game
- Horse riding (manege) at 500m
- Bikes
Property features
- Hifi with bleutooth function
- Wi-Fi (internet)
- Beamer for PC or iPad on a large screen 2x2m (terrace)
- Pool 5 x 10m (with salt electrolyse)
- TV and DVD player
- Bedrooms 1&2 : wheelchair accessible
Horse riding/stables /Manège at 500m.
Cycling: Mont Ventoux at 80km; Lagarde d'Apt at 5 km (climb of 15km), Sault at 30 km, les monts de Vaucluse, montagne de la Lure, Grand Luberon en Petit Luberon on a short distance. Gorges de la Nesque et gorges d'Opedette on a short distance.
- Airport: Marseille, 60 minutes by car
- Town: 4 km / 5 minutes by car
- Beach: 60 minutes by car
- TGV train station Avignon: 45 minutes
- Express bus Avignon TGV station to Apt: 45 minutes
- Shops and city centre of Apt: 4 km – 5 minutes by car


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Hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world are expected to visit the spectacular 1,700-year-old Lod mosaic this summer at the Louvre, the first time an official Israeli exhibition will be displayed in the world's most visited museum.
The spectacular Lod mosaic that was uncovered in an archaeological excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority is on display starting tomorrow (Thursday) in the Cour du Sphinx (Sphinx Courtyard) in the Roman wing of the museum until August 19.
Approximately 700,000 visitors have attended exhibitions at five museums in the United States, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Only a number of private Israeli artists previously have been exhibited in the Louvre.
"This is a great honor and achievement for the Israel Antiquities Authority and a wonderful opportunity for the millions of visitors to the museum to see the masterpiece from Lod and learn about the archaeology and history of the Land of Israel," said Shuka Dorfman, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The 1,700 year old mosaic, one of the most magnificent and largest ever revealed in Israel, was uncovered in Lod, near Ben Gurion Airport, in 1996 and was covered over again in order to protect it.
In 2009, after obtaining the necessary funding to expose it, the Israel Antiquities Authority renewed the archaeological excavation there and removed the mosaic from the site in order to conserve it.
The mosaic constitutes a rare archaeological gem that is extraordinarily well-preserved. It measures approximately 180 square meters and is composed of colorful carpets that depict in detail mammals, birds, fish, flora and the sailing and merchant vessels that were used at that time. It is thought the mosaic floor was part of a villa that belonged to a wealthy person in the Roman period.
The Louvre is holding a festive opening event on Thursday, sponsored by the Israeli embassy in Paris.


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Twenty years ago, China's manufacturing-based economy was one-ninth the size of the U.S. economy. The gap has closed tremendously, driven in large part by the explosive growth in the nation's mobile-connected middle class.
How explosive? Even living and working in China, sometimes it is difficult to appreciate the speed at which the innovation ecosystem is growing here. China is the second-largest venture capital market in the world and has seen VC fundraising more than double in the last two years, fueled by the global aspirations of the government, entrepreneurs, and investors.
A decade-long Chinese venture capital boom exploded in 2016, driving venture capital commitments above $50 billion, nearly matching the U.S. for the first time, according to an August SVB analysis of data from PitchBook and China-based Zero2IPO. That's about a ten-fold increase compared to the amount raised in 2007.
More impressively, China's venture funds are now primarily raised from domestic sources: RMB funds accounted for 75 percent of China's VC total in 2016, compared to just 25 percent a decade ago — and 50 percent in 2014.
How China has scaled so quickly
China's booming venture capital asset class is being financed by supportive government guidance funds, cash-rich corporations, high-net worth individuals, and serial entrepreneurs who are reinvesting their proceeds from China's first wave of successful exits. While the nation's much anticipated transition from a manufacturing economy is hardly complete, access to talent and capital now rivals the U.S. and it is accelerating innovation – from the sharing economy to robotics and AI.
While U.S. technology giants emerged circa 1980-2000 primarily serving the enterprise market during the height of the PC revolution, China's first wave of innovators launched around 2000 mainly focusing on the emerging middle class, many of whom were mobile-first consumers. With the arrival of mobile apps, China's pioneers, notably internet behemoths Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent (BAT), rapidly expanded their footprints to offer a wide swath of services, allowing them to scale to impressive levels in just the last decade. That has set off a mammoth flow of VC fundraising and investment into mobile-based startups to meet the demands of always-connected consumers in China and beyond.
While some of China's consumer internet companies at first found traction by copying successful U.S. companies, that line of thinking has changed. Meeting the demands of the young, urbanized and more affluent middle class has created entirely new products and services tailored to China's cultural and consumer tastes. The emergence of micropayments is driving even speedier adoption in a nation with the most mobile-connected users on the planet.
Battle of the innovation giants
Not coincidentally, the growth of China's innovation ecosystem and resulting capital boom is creating a global tussle over the future. From consumer messaging apps to frontier technology such as autonomous cars, overlapping strategic investments and acquisitions by China and U.S. technology giants underscore the competition to own the platforms of tomorrow.
Consumer investments naturally remain an area of focus for companies in both the U.S. and China. Alibaba and Amazon, for example, are battling for control of frictionless, on-demand commerce. And consider that each of the BAT companies holds a stake in Uber or Lyft. Meanwhile, Google and Microsoft hope to extend global enterprise dominance in the cloud.
China's venture capital fundraising has nearly caught up with U.S. levels, driving Chinese innovation to new heights and prompting entrepreneurs and investors to look globally. As I watch the innovation ecosystem here in China, I can't help but believe that the momentum will only continue.
Tim Hardin is Head of Corporate Banking for Silicon Valley Bank's Joint Venture in China, SPD Silicon Valley Bank. SPD Silicon Valley Bank is located in Shanghai and Beijing.
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Ouch! My ICBC insurance rates are going up as much as 42% over the next five years according to an article in the Province newspaper. I already paid $630 this year for the privilege of having my fellow British Columbians help me pay for collision liability if I make a mistake and crash my pickup. I'm not looking forward to paying $895 in 2021, but when you consider how much you could be on the hook for if you didn't have insurance, even that doesn't look too bad.
If you are a fan of B.C. politics, this is an interesting situation. ICBC tried to have the B.C. Utilities Commission (which oversees the setting of ICBC rates on behalf of taxpayers) keep their increase forecast under wraps. The Commission ultimately refused to do this.
The N.D.P. points out that this is an attempt by the Liberals to hide bad news just prior to an election.
The provincial government takes "dividends" out of ICBC coffers that could have remained for investment and the reduction of our insurance rates.
ICBC rightly points out that insurance rates have been impacted by the cost of bodily injury claims, insurance fraud and the cost of repairing high end vehicles. If I'm reading their annual report correctly, the cost of claims totalled just over 4 billion dollars in 2015. That's for an average (2009 to 2013) of 52,000 injury crashes (about 142 per day).
Fraud costs us all between $100 and $150 per year according to ICBC, which is definitely significant in my view. Both ICBC and the Insurance Bureau of Canada hope that we'll all help by reporting frauds. In fact, ICBC has two units that work to expose fraud, the Special Investigations Unit and the Cyber Unit that uses information available on the internet and social media to catch offenders.
Examples of frauds are highlighted in ICBC's 2015 Hall of Shame and Cyber Fraud files.
To the contrary, a pair of lawyers from the law firm Murphy Battista in Vancouver think that insurance fraud is only a drop in the bucket of claims each year.
I don't understand refusing to insure high end vehicles as a cost cutting measure though. ICBC and other insurance companies know how much these vehicles cost and how much they cost to repair. Setting an appropriate premium for the risk is what an insurance company is all about. If they do cost six times as much to repair, surely the rates should be six times higher.
The Fraser Institute is a Canadian think tank that, in part, communicates the effects of government policies on our well being. Their last report claims that B.C. drivers are paying rates that are too high due to a lack of competition.
So, how do we as drivers decide what is reasonable and what is not for our mandatory vehicle insurance purchase? The true answer probably lies somewhere in the middle of all of this.
I'd be willing to bet that if we quit crashing into things our rates would be much lower. That may seem trite, but we do it about 700 times a day in this province.
Story URL: http://www.drivesmartbc.ca/government/insurance-fraud-insurance-rates-who-believe
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It won't win any design awards, that's for sure, but year in, year out, restaurant Nam Kee is the most popular Chinese spot in Amsterdam. The steamed oysters and black bean sauce are legendary. In the year 2002, a Dutch film was made that referred to this Chinese restaurant in the Red Light District. Translated the movie was called "The Oysters of Nam Kee". It was a big hit and so was the book which was written by Kees van Beijnum who used to live in Red Light District. His mother owned a cafe on the Zeedijk.
If you want to avoid the fluorescent-light ambience, try Nam Kee's nearby branch on the New Market (Nieuwmarkt), which is a bit fancier.


text: On 8/22/12 12:35 PM, David Menendez wrote: > As I see it, there are four possibilities for a given version of dependency: > > 1. The version DOES work. The author (or some delegate) has compiled > the package against this version and the resulting code is considered > good. > 2. The version SHOULD work. No one has tested against this version, > but the versioning policy promises not to break anything. > 3. The version MIGHT NOT work. No one has tested against this version, > and the versioning policy allows breaking changes. > 4. The version DOES NOT work. This has been tested and the resulting > code (if any) is considered not good. > > Obviously, cases 1 and 4 can only apply to previously released > versions. The PVP requires setting upper bounds in order to > distinguish cases 2 and 3 for the sake of future compatibility. > Leaving off upper bounds except when incompatibility is known > essentially combines cases 2 and 3. Right-o. > So there are two failure modes: > > I. A version which DOES work is outside the bounds (that is, in case > 3). I think eliminating case 3 is too extreme. I like the idea of > temporarily overriding upper bounds with a command-line option. The > danger here is that we might actually be in case 4, in which case we > don't want to override the bounds, but requiring an explicit override > gives users a chance to determine if a particular version is > disallowed because it is untested or because it is known to be > incompatible. There are two failure modes with overriding stated bounds, however. On the one hand, the code could fail to compile. Okay, we know we're in case 4; all is well. On the other hand the code could successfully compile in ways the package designer knows to be buggy/wrong; we're actually in case 4, but the user does not know this. This is why it's problematic to simply allow overriding constraints. The package developer has some special knowledge that the compiler lacks, but if all constraints are considered equal then the developer has no way to convey that knowledge to the user (i.e., in an automated machine-checkable way). Consequently, the user can end up in a bad place because they thought this second failure mode was actually the success mode. This is why I advocate distinguishing hard constraints from soft constraints. By making this distinction, the developer has a means of conveying their knowledge to users. A soft bound defines an explicit boundary between case 1 and cases 2--4, which can be automatically (per PVP) extended to an implicit boundary between cases 1--2 and cases 3--4; a boundary which, as you say, can only be truly discovered after the code has been published. Extending soft boundaries in this way should be safe; at least it's as safe as possible with the foresight available to us. On the other hand, a hard bound defines an explicit boundary between case 4 and cases 1--3. If these are overridable, things may break silently as discussed above--- but the important thing is, in virtue of distinguishing hard and soft bounds, the user is made aware of this fact. By distinguishing hard and soft bounds, the developer can convey their special knowledge to the user. The user can ignore this information, but at least they'll do so in an informed way. -- Live well, ~wren


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In response to RFA-DK-028 """"""""Career Development Programs in Diabetes Research for Behavioral Scientists (K12)"""""""" and given that currently there is a documented lack of senior behavioral scientists in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research to mentor younger investigators, combined with the unparalleled faculty, research, and patient resources in Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), we enthusiastically submit this proposal for Mentoring Behavioral Scientists for Career Development in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Research at BCM. The purpose of this career development program is to create an interdisciplinary and evidence-based program for postdoctoral and early-career behavioral investigators [""""""""Scholars""""""""]. We propose an initial program for 3 Scholars (two postdoctoral level and one early career level) who will receive a 2-to 3-year comprehensive, didactic mentored career development experience in T1D behavioral research. The program is built around three objectives: 1) Scholars must understand the 'lived experience'of T1D for youth and families to foster clinically-informed behavioral research;2) Scholars will understand the neuro-biology of T1D, the close interplay between blood glucose fluctuations and behavior, and how neurocognitive risk and resilience factors impact behavior, executive functioning, and adherence;and 3) Scholars will demonstrate basic grant writing skills. The program requires mastery of core didactics in neuro-biology of T1D and theories/methods of health behavior change. Depending on Scholars'prior training, mapped on to the didactics are opportunities for advanced courses at outstanding academic institutions nearby--the University of Texas School of Public Health and the University of Houston. Scholars will be mentored by a team of senior behavioral scientist and senior pediatric endocrinologist in 1 of 3 research pathways: 1) neuropsychology and risk-factor screening;2) family- and systems-based interventions to optimize glycemic control, adherence and quality of life outcomes with a focus on transition-age youth with T1D;and 3) interactive technology-based interventions to improve adherence and glycemic control. An Advisory Committee of Senior Baylor faculty will evaluate the program and monitor the progress of the individual Scholars against established benchmarks. An External Advisory Board of senior scientists will also provide feedback. Our long-term goal is to create a nationally-recognized program that produces scientists with successful and funded careers in T1D behavioral research, who will eventually be well-positioned to carry on this legacy of mentoring in behavioral diabetes research.
There is a critical workforce shortage of younger scientists committed to behavioral research in type 1 diabetes (T1D). Behavior change is the foundation of T1D treatment, which demands daily and complex self- management as the best investment for preventing the devastating long-term complications of T1D. To meet this workforce shortage, we propose at Baylor College of Medicine a rigorous career development program of required didactic courses and interdisciplinary research mentoring of Scholars in one of three pathways in T1D diabetes behavioral research: Neurobiology of T1D;Family- and systems-based interventions;and Interactive technology-based interventions.
|Van Name, Michelle A; Hilliard, Marisa E; Boyle, Claire T et al. (2018) Nighttime is the worst time: Parental fear of hypoglycemia in young children with type 1 diabetes. Pediatr Diabetes 19:114-120
|Steinberg, Dara M; Anderson, Barbara J; de Wit, Maartje et al. (2018) Positive Well-Being in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes During Early Adolescence. J Early Adolesc 38:1215-1235
|Hilliard, Marisa E; Eshtehardi, Sahar S; Minard, Charles G et al. (2018) Strengths-Based Behavioral Intervention for Parents of Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Using an mHealth App (Type 1 Doing Well): Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 7:e77
|Hilliard, Marisa E; De Wit, Maartje; Wasserman, Rachel M et al. (2018) Screening and support for emotional burdens of youth with type 1 diabetes: Strategies for diabetes care providers. Pediatr Diabetes 19:534-543
|Brosig, Cheryl L; Hilliard, Marisa E; Williams, Andre et al. (2017) Society of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey: Factors Related to Compensation of Pediatric Psychologists. J Pediatr Psychol 42:355-363
|Hilliard, Marisa E; Iturralde, Esti; Weissberg-Benchell, Jill et al. (2017) The Diabetes Strengths and Resilience Measure for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes (DSTAR-Teen): Validation of a New, Brief Self-Report Measure. J Pediatr Psychol 42:995-1005
|Butler, Ashley M; Titus, Courtney (2017) Pilot and feasibility study of a parenting intervention delivered by parent peers. Vulnerable Child Youth Stud 12:215-225
|Harrington, Kara R; Boyle, Claire T; Miller, Kellee M et al. (2017) Management and Family Burdens Endorsed by Parents of Youth <7 Years Old With Type 1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol 11:980-987
|Butler, Ashley M (2017) Social Determinants of Health and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Type 2 Diabetes in Youth. Curr Diab Rep 17:60
|Butler, Ashley M; Weller, Bridget E; Yi-Frazier, Joyce P et al. (2017) Diabetes-Specific and General Life Stress and Glycemic Outcomes in Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Is Race/Ethnicity a Moderator? J Pediatr Psychol 42:933-940
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Incipient note: People have complained about my toilet humour before. Now at least they've got a point.
Last Thursday we came back from a one-week holiday. We touched down in Gatwick and, being the good female that I am, I was bursting for a pee. I mean, I had to strap myself into a seat for all of landing and taxiing and then there was a queue to get off the plane at that, so it was almost 30 minutes without access to a loo. That's just inhumane! But I digress.
The real horror came when I finally reached the first lavatory in the airport building.
On this planet, toilet designs with questionable aesthetics abound, and I'm afraid I have seen (and used) them all: Squat toilets, latrines, port-a-potties, outhouses, German dry pan toilets (they are great because your bottom stays dry but they smell like… well, potty), toilets that clog up so easily that you can't throw the toilet paper in but have to toss it into a basket next to the loo instead…
The shocking part about British toilets, however, is not the bowl design, it's the flushing system. Every time I am at a restaurant, cinema, supermarket, pub, park, swimming pool, mall, airport or other public place and need to take a leak, I tremble with anticipation of what I might find.
Unfortunately, in an estimated 90 % of all public powder rooms, I am greeted by The Handle.
This sight instantly triggers an imaginary sound in my auditory cortex, namely the signature screech from 'Psycho'. That's when I know I will speedily have to don my mental Kevlar vest to protect myself from getting too worked up about two things:
1. I will probably have to push down the lever several times with all my might in order to pump up enough water and get the flushing in motion. I try to see this part as a challenge. One can never get too much exercise.
2. Once the flushing has started, the complete tank contents will empty into the bowl and drown my modest number one in insane amounts of unnecessarily wasted drinking water. This part never fails to piss me off, no matter how thick the Kevlar.
I am frequently tempted to not flush at all, especially if the culprit isn't me but my little monster with his *wee* bladder. But then I figure that I wouldn't like that very much if I was the next person to use this particular cubby hole. So I flush. And try not to scream.
True, we are on an island here which, by all accounts, is haunted by copious amounts of precipitation. That's actually a myth. As a matter of fact, East Anglia, which is the part of the country I live in, gets less annual rainfall than my home town Berlin which itself lies in one of the driest areas in Germany.
So why on earth are you insisting on using flushing mechanisms like in the times of the invention of WCs?!
Where I come from, it has been the standard for decades to equip toilets with start/stop devices. Depending on the degree of soiling you just push the stop button or tip the rocker switch back into its original position as soon as the bowl is clean. Easy.
I have never seen this logical and simple solution anywhere in the UK. That frankly baffles me.
Granted, once in a while I come across a rather modern cistern here with a dual flush system. These will allow you to choose between two different flush volumes. If you're lucky, the right amount for your needs is among them.
Thankfully, the loos in our house are fitted with this nifty system. Otherwise I would probably just stop eating and drinking altogether.
I mean, you don't have to be a quantum physicist to figure out that even in a normal household, with East Anglian water prices, the installation of a water-wise flushing mechanism is an investment that pays off before you can say "economic crisis". Seeing how much more often public conveniences are used compared to my humble home, upgrading them might just *pan* out nicely from a financial point of view.
Now, please don't get me started on the environmental aspect of wasting water!


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Only three or four of the Midsize Luxury Cars in the Graph below are boring cars. Yet the sales disparity from one vehicle to another is unexplainable. Since last month it's been decided that the Lexus ES350 ought to be included here along with the Acura TL, a vehicle which isn't a direct competitor for the others but is more like these cars than those found in the class below.
Even with the presence of the much less expensive Lexus ES, however, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is still the heavy-duty player in this vehicle segment. Depending on your choice of powerplant, the Benz E-Class is either a E350, E550, or E63 AMG with horsepower going from sufficient to plentiful to superfluous. Still, many of these other vehicles are distinctly desirable: the gorgeous Infiniti M, the handsome Audi A6, the outside-of-the-box Jaguar XF, and the dynamic BMW 5-Series to name a few. Yet the E-Class Mercedes is the choice of most in the upper tier of this category.
One more reminder relating to the lone mainstream-badged car: Genesis sales include that of its coupe sibling; not an offense considering E-Class sales include any lingering wagons and the new convertible.
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