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Escaping Life on Replay
Sayward at Quacks
Crossing 2,500 miles with a U-Haul (from Daytona Beach, Florida to San Diego, California) is no small undertaking. Doing it in under 60-hours is what you'd call "impressive". Now, add to that a night resting up in Lafayette, Louisiana... 'n then add a nine-hour stopoff in Austin, Texas to hang out. If we're still talking about making the trip in under 60-hours, then that's what you'd call "legendary".
'n Mark made the trip look easy.
As I said in
my previous post
, most of the travelers I know don't even set foot inside the States... so it was awesome when I got an email from a traveling friend called Sayward saying that she was going to be stopping off in Austin.
With such a full day (and all the surrounding thoughts), I'm going to break up this post into three parts:
An ATX Gathering
Life on Replay
A Game of Connect-the-Dots
. All of them intertwine to tell a story thru time.
An ATX Gathering
: Sayward quite literally had the best introduction to Austin that a person could ask for. In fact, sadly, she may be forever biased against it being anything other than "a spectacular city". For the most part, that's not far off. When she told me the neighborhood they were landing in, I had to double-check the map to make sure that wishful thinking wasn't making me guess wrong. It wasn't. If you're going to hit Austin in the summer, the best neighborhood to hit up first is Zilker Park. If you're hitting it in the winter, then the best neighborhood is Hyde Park. Sayward and Mark were landing right in Hyde Park... right on the X that "marks the spot".
She called me once they'd made the border of Austin. Hyde Park is less than a half-hour's walk from where I live, so I grabbed a laptop and set out on foot. I found her at Quacks, the main coffee shop for Hyde Park. She's impossible to miss, as her vibrant smile, shining demeanor and shock of white hair all make for a perfect combination to stand out in a crowd. That's a good thing, as we'd never actually met in person before.
I got to hear all about Christmas... Saint Augustine style. We're talking pirate ships, horses and forts here... and a bottle o' rum. She wrote an
entire entry
on this. I immediately wrote down Saint Augustine on my places to check out in America. While some peeps make a bucket list, many don't actually go about checking things off of it. Sayward's out
her bucket list at this very moment. I poked her about publishing the list itself (and look forward to reading it).
We abandoned the comfort of Quacks for the insane organic eats just across the street. Mother's Cafe is one of the jewels of the city, let alone Hyde Park. We talked about future plans, for her trip and for my own... at least, once I wrap up the last of my work here in the city. Spending time with another traveler had my wanderlust going crazy. The great meal (thanks Sayward!) helped to calm some of the energy. We walked for a ways after leaving Mother's, then hugged and said goodbye. Sayward 'n Mark were leaving that night, with plans to make the shores of Diego by the next day. It was only a temporary goodbye.
Travelers never stay far apart for long.
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Life on Replay
: One of the things we talked about was
how much
of her trip she still had left to write about. Every day was (and will continue to be) packed. Many travelers talk about having "more time" when they're traveling than when they're not traveling. It's a fact.
It also makes sense.
When you're not traveling, you're usually working a job with a specific group of people. Even the work you do is usually very specific. The people you come home to don't vary that much, nor the people you hang out with. This repetition is life on replay. There are small variances in the film reel of your life, but it's primarily the same movie being played over and over again. It's not that you have "less time", but that more of your time is spent doing many of the same things... again... and again.
"The world isn't getting smaller. There's just less
Captain Jack Sparrow
, Pirates of the Caribbean
Some people escape life on replay by distraction. Television, partying and the Internet (while all have uses) are all easy ways to "zone out". Other people escape into memories of the past, no matter whether dark or light... or to dreams of the future. But travel is an actual way
New people, new horizons, new experiences and new stories... every... single... day. When your mind has adjusted to life on replay, it truly feels like you have more time when you make the gearshift into traveling. This is why many writers throughout the ages have turned to travel for inspiration. There is so much "content" when on the road that you have to make the painful choices of what to cut out... and what to keep.
And there is a danger in this. A person who plans a trip with people they know, and who sets a schedule for when and where to do things, is going to get caught right back up in a life of replay. When in groups, it's best to split up for a time, then meet up later. When on a schedule, at least leave time to take side-roads and explore... or tear the schedule up. Make an effort to meet new people. Take the time to explore places that you've never seen before (and not just with your camera). This is how you escape the "Life on Replay" that is called tourism and join the spontaneous world of travelers.
The choices you make on how to invest your time will define the quality of the time you spend living. It's a rule that applies to all life, no matter whether sitting still or in motion.
A Game of Connect-the-Dots
: Travelers have a way of meeting up in the most interesting ways. Sometimes thru other travelers, sometimes hitching the same rides, sometimes just over a drink at a hostel. It's fun to connect the dots. In this case, the entry here is actually missing a piece of the puzzle--joel. It all began when
commented on my post "
With a Hatchet and a Cigarette
". I love getting comments from actual humans (and not spam bots). So I checked out his Blogger profile, finding that he and his friend Jude were writing their own travel blog [
So Lost at Last
]. This is where I first read about Sayward, as she'd given them a ride in Oregon.
But really, how do you turn down two hitchhikers who are literally doing cartwheels while trying to hitch a ride? After reading about their fun antics, I followed their link to Sayward's blog. Wow! She's been documenting her travels for a while now, including a journey thru the Pacific Crest Trail. The PCT is one of the things on
list. A few of the posts inspired me to leave a few comments, then shortly after we began emailing... and the picture is complete.
Digital travelers meeting up online, then crossing paths in the world "outside of the box".
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Today Google bought Motorola for a heavy price of $12.5 billion. It was officially mentioned in the blog of Google claiming Supercharging Android. Motorola has been the device to bring up Android heavily from 2007.
Larry Page
Supercharging Android: Google to Acquire Motorola Mobility
Since its launch in November 2007, Android has not only dramatically increased consumer choice but also improved the entire mobile experience for users. Today, more than 150 million Android devices have been activated worldwide–with over 550,000 devices now lit up every day–through a network of about 39 manufacturers and 231 carriers in 123 countries. Given Android's phenomenal success, we are always looking for new ways to supercharge the Android ecosystem. That is why I am so excited today to announce that we have agreed to acquire Motorola (http://investor.google.com/releases/2011/0815.html).
Motorola has a history of over 80 years of innovation in communications technology and products, and in the development of intellectual property, which have helped drive the remarkable revolution in mobile computing we are all enjoying today. Its many industry milestones include the introduction of the world's first portable cell phone nearly 30 years ago, and the StarTAC–the smallest and lightest phone on earth at time of launch. In 2007, Motorola was a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance (http://www.openhandsetalliance.com) that worked to make Android the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. I have loved my Motorola phones from the StarTAC era up to the current DROIDs.
In 2008, Motorola bet big on Android as the sole operating system across all of its smartphone devices. It was a smart bet and we're thrilled at the success they've achieved so far. We believe that their mobile business is on an upward trajectory and poised for explosive growth.
Motorola is also a market leader in the home devices and video solutions business. With the transition to Internet Protocol, we are excited to work together with Motorola and the industry to support our partners and cooperate with them to accelerate innovation in this space.
Motorola's total commitment to Android in mobile devices is one of many reasons that there is a natural fit between our two companies. Together, we will create amazing user experiences that supercharge the entire Android ecosystem for the benefit of consumers, partners and developers everywhere.
This acquisition will not change our commitment to run Android as an open platform. Motorola will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open. We will run Motorola as a separate business. Many hardware partners have contributed to Android's success and we look forward to continuing to work with all of them to deliver outstanding user experiences.
We recently explained (http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/when-patents-attack-android.html) how companies including Microsoft and Apple are banding together in anti-competitive patent attacks on Android. The U.S. Department of Justice had to intervene in the results of one recent patent auction to "protect competition and innovation in the open source software community" (http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2011/April/11-at-491.html) and it is currently looking into (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903635604576476430510833852.html) the results of the Nortel auction. Our acquisition of Motorola will increase competition by strengthening Google's patent portfolio, which will enable us to better protect Android from anti-competitive threats from Microsoft, Apple and other companies.
The combination of Google and Motorola will not only supercharge Android, but will also enhance competition and offer consumers accelerating innovation, greater choice, and wonderful user experiences. I am confident that these great experiences will create huge value for shareholders.
I look forward to welcoming Motorola to our family of Googlers.
-Larry Page
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This blog post includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Google or management "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe the proposed transaction, including its financial impact, and other statements of management's beliefs, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. It is uncertain whether any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on the results of operations and financial condition of the combined companies or the price of Google or Motorola stock. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the ability of the parties to consummate the proposed transaction and the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to consummation of the proposed transaction, including the ability to secure regulatory approvals at all or in a timely manner; the ability of Google to successfully integrate Motorola's operations, product lines and technology; the ability of Google to implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Motorola's business after the completion of the transaction and realize additional opportunities for growth and innovation; and the other risks and important factors contained and identified in Google's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Google undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Motorola Press Release
Combination will Supercharge Android, Enhance Competition, and Offer Wonderful User Experiences
Aug. 15, 2011
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & LIBERTY VILLE, Ill. – Aug. 15, 2011 – Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Google will acquire Motorola Mobility for $40.00 per share in cash, or a total of about $12.5 billion, a premium of 63% to the closing price of Motorola Mobility shares on Friday, August 12, 2011. The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.
The acquisition of Motorola Mobility, a dedicated Android partner, will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing. Motorola Mobility will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open. Google will run Motorola Mobility as a separate business.
Larry Page, CEO of Google, said, "Motorola Mobility's total commitment to Android has created a natural fit for our two companies. Together, we will create amazing user experiences that supercharge the entire Android ecosystem for the benefit of consumers, partners and developers. I look forward to welcoming Motorolans to our family of Googlers."
Sanjay Jha, CEO of Motorola Mobility, said, "This transaction offers significant value for Motorola Mobility's stockholders and provides compelling new opportunities for our employees, customers, and partners around the world. We have shared a productive partnership with Google to advance the Android platform, and now through this combination we will be able to do even more to innovate and deliver outstanding mobility solutions across our mobile devices and home businesses."
Andy Rubin, Senior Vice President of Mobile at Google, said, "We expect that this combination will enable us to break new ground for the Android ecosystem. However, our vision for Android is unchanged and Google remains firmly committed to Android as an open platform and a vibrant open source community. We will continue to work with all of our valued Android partners to develop and distribute innovative Android-powered devices."
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals in the US, the European Union and other jurisdictions, and the approval of Motorola Mobility's stockholders. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2011 or early 2012
Webcast Information
Google and Motorola Mobility will hold a conference call with financial analysts to discuss this announcement today at 8:30am ET. The toll-free dial-in number for the call is 877-616-4476 (conference ID: 92149124). The call will also be webcast live athttp://investor.shareholder.com/media/eventdetail.cfm?eventid=101369&CompanyID=ABEA-3VZHGF&e=1&mediaKey=A21887C59EBAAC12F1BCF4D43C080953. The webcast version of the conference call will be available through the same link following the conference call.

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...continued from part 1: The Bathhouse at Qi Wellness Living
We look around while on the road until we see this restaurant called Morielli's. It looks casual but cozy enough plus T and I are in the mood for Italian food so this place is perfect.. Or so we thought.
The name of the restaurant, the Vespa outside, and the decor inside are all Italian.
So I wonder about the quirky signs on the wall which seem not-so-Italian.
The name is a combination of the names of the owner's parents (Moriet + Gely) and the food is Filipino with a mix of Mexican dishes. I feel like the name, slogan, and decor (I mean, there's a Vespa by the entrance!!) are a bit misleading but T and I stay anyway since the place is nice and the staff is accommodating.
Morielli's is also an inn which can house a group of 16. It's perfect for barkada outings or big family outings since you can have the place all to yourselves. They have 4 rooms and the rate is P3,500 per room for 2 people (extra person is P800). The stay comes with breakfast for all occupants.
The rest of the menu are Mexican dishes. T orders Tacos but when I see this sign near the entrance, I change it and get Chimichanga with Chili Soup #5.
Reasonably priced food.
Nice ambiance.
Friendly and attentive servers.
Special personalized gifts (love this!).
Opens early and closes late.
Thumbs Down!
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Tagaytay-Calamba Road
corner St Francis Drive
Tagaytay City
Tel No.: (046)
Official Website
Coming from Sta Rosa, on the fork of the road, turn left. After you pass a waiting shed, you will see St. Francis Drive's street marker. Morielli's is just behind it.


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AJP-Lung is very excited to welcome one of our newest associate editors to the team, Irina Petrache MD. She will help expand our scope to include more papers on COPD and emphysema.
Irina Petrache is Calvin E. English Professor of Medicine, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Petrache received her medical degree from the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania and received postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at Saint Lukes/St Vincent Medical Center affiliated with Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH; and in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Petrache is a physician scientist whose laboratory investigates the pathogenesis of and repair strategies for pulmonary emphysema and COPD. Studies in the lab focus on the role of cell death in lung alveoli, the significance of bioactive sphingolipids in lung responses to cigarette smoke and the vascular protective effects of alpha one antitrypsin. Her research group is also involved in collaborative work related to lung regeneration and metabolomic and molecular phenotyping in COPD.
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Kind Hearts and Sweet Dispositions
by Zachary Adama
My visits to Buddhist and Unitarian spiritual communities over the past month have served as a much needed boost to my faith in humanity. Trump and his followers are on everyone's mind, even as we reach for that which is most sacred. The reactions are uniformly quite horror and confusion. "I don't understand, they seem to live in a different world," is a frequent refrain.
Trump is an avatar of a mindset and spiritual disposition that is diametrically opposed to these sweet seekers. He embodies fear, hate, and ignorance; whereas they cultivate love, grace, and empathy. He seeks to build walls, where they seek to build bridges between themselves and their fellow beings. We all awaken this life or the next, and must sometimes wonder in darkness to know and love the light.
While I strive to love and understand by brothers and sisters lost in fear, hate, and ignorance; I am eternally grateful for the kind hearts and sweet dispositions of those fellow seekers for whom darkness is an unfathomable affliction.


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Water from a Match: The Principles of Combustion
|Ben Stark
|Illinois Institute of Technology
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|Chicago IL 60616
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to investigate the chemistry of combustion and, to some extent, of photosynthesis; appropriate for grades 3-high school, with sophistication of explanations scaled appropriately
Materials Needed:
matches (wooden are best, but cardboard ones also work), watchglasses (about 10-15 cm in diameter) or large glass slides (about 8 by 10 cm); can be done as a class demonstration or by groups as small as two (or even by individuals); obviously suitable only as a demonstration for students younger than high school age
Hold the watchglass or slide with one hand while holding a lighted match about 2 cm under the slide with the other hand (it may help to have one person hold the slide and another light and hold the match). It may also help to move the match slowly (back and forth or around) underneath the slide. The students are asked to observe and tell/record what they see. What they should see is fog on the underside of the slide above where the match has been.
The fog is condensed water vapor. When the match burns, one of the products of this combustion is water (released initially as vapor, which is invisible). The vapor rises and is trapped under the glass, which is cool enough to cause the vapor to condense (but see also the next paragraph); we see this as the fog on the underside of the glass. Why should the burning of wood (or cardboard, which is processed wood) produce water? When plants produce the building blocks of wood (ultimately by the process of photosynthesis) the carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms of carbon dioxide and water are disassembled from each other and reassembled into a more complicated arrangement; this is an energy requiring process, with sunlight providing the energy. When the wood (or cardboard) burns, this process is reversed: the carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms are disassembled from each other and reassembled into simpler arrangements (carbon dioxide and water) with the release of energy as heat and light. As pointed out above the water that is released makes the fog. The carbon dioxide condenses at a temperature much colder than that of the watchglass/slide and so is not visible.
It should be noted that the fog shows up best when the watchglass or slide is cool. If the watchglass or slide gets too warm, the fog may not form (i.e., the water produced by the combustion of the match won't be able to condense); if a slide is used a second time shortly after being used for the experiment it may still be too warm (from the heat of the match flame) and a fresh watchglass or slide should be used.
Performance Assessment:
A brief lab report describing the procedures used, observations made, and an explanation of what happened (see above section) would be a good way to assess this lesson. Obviously the report should increase in sophistication and detail for students in the higher grade levels.
Any good high school biology text should have a description of the chemistry of photosynthesis; any good high school chemistry text should have a description of combustion. The biology text should also discuss "respiration" which is the biological version of combustion.


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There is a cocktail party post Nazia's marriage with Saif and new Sanam has organized it. The party brings the love triangle – Aahil-Sanam/Jannat-Shaad in limelight. Aahil gets mesmerized to see his love Sanam wearing a black gown. She enters the place with Shaad while holding his hand. This makes Aahil jealous and the occasion not being the first time. Jannat taunts Aahil by reminding she is Shaad's wife. She is aware of Aahil's emotions and feelings for her but tries to prove him that she loves Shaad. Later on, Aahil sings a song after drinking wine and also reveals to Sanam that she is his real Sanam. Shaad overhears the conversation while Jannat is shocked with that revelation.
Aahil have also helped Sanam by covering her back since her gown's zip gets down. Moreover, he saves her from a man who misbehaved. For Aahil, Sanam matters the most and thus he went into angry man mode. Shashi has awaited for the party with her revenge plan to take Aahil's life and confides about it to her brother Saif. Later, Shaad decides to talk with Aahil after the party and also confronts by asking him to not think of Jannat since he won't be getting Jannat in this life. Aahil hits back at Shaad and suggests that Jannat never belonged to him. Shaad gets upset and takes out his pistol and aims at Aahil. Aahil gets shot but it is unclear whether Shaad shot at him or by Shashi or someone else.
Nonetheless, Aahil falls down and gets unconscious after getting hit and Shaad gets to see Aahil's possession of pics with Sanam. Shaad gets shocked henceforth as he validated once more Aahil was speaking the truth earlier. Will Shaad go to the extent of shooting down Aahil or all this a dream sequence imagined by Sanam/Jannat ? Coming to Sanam/Jannat's memory, she was getting past remnants about Aahil: his allergy, cloth sizing for tailoring, and so forth, and didn't know more about Shaad. Aahil was happy with Sanam remembering things about him but still the persisting memory problem and Shaad's presence in her life stopped her from giving a serious thought to Aahil's words.
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Dec 10, 1830
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson is born in Amherst, Massachusetts. She is the second of three children of Edward and Emily Norcross Dickinson.
Sep 7, 1840
Emily and her sister Lavinia begin classes at Amherst Academy, a converted boys' school. In her seven years of schooling there, she is frequently absent due to illness.
Apr 1, 1844
Dickinson's second cousin and good friend Sophia Holland dies of typhus. Thirteen-year-old Emily is deeply shaken by the girl's death.
Dec 19, 2019
Leonard Humphrey, an educator in his early twenties, takes over as principal of Amherst Academy. Dickinson grows close to him as a friend and mentor. He is one of several older men she refers to throughout her life as a "master."
Aug 10, 1847
Dickinson completes her studies at Amherst Academy and enrolls at the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary (later Mount Holyoke College). Mount Holyoke classifies its students into three religious categories: women who were "established Christians," women who "expressed hope," and those "without hope." Dickinson is a No Hoper.
Mar 25, 1848
Less than a year into college, Dickinson quits her studies for reasons that remain unclear—possibly poor health, homesickness, her parents' wishes or her dislike of the school. Her brother Austin arrives at Mount Holyoke to escort her home.
Dec 19, 2019
Dickinson's friend and former principal, Leonard Humphrey, dies unexpectedly at the age of 25. "The tears come, and I cannot brush them away; I would not if I could, for they are the only tribute I can pay the departed Humphrey," Dickinson writes to her friend Abiah Root.
Dec 19, 2019
For the first and only time in her life, Dickinson travels outside the borders of her home state. With her mother and sister, she spends three weeks in Washington, D.C. visiting her Congressman father; she then spends two weeks with relatives in Philadelphia. After their return, Dickinson's mother falls ill.
Dec 19, 2019
Dickinson's brother, William, marries Emily's friend, Susan Gilbert. The new sisters-in-law have an intense, tempestuous relationship. Though Dickinson craves Gilbert's approval, the aloof, brooding Gilbert frequently hurts her delicate sister-in-law's feelings.
Dec 19, 2019
Dickinson starts making formal copies of her poems. Some of her verses appear in the Springfield Republican, a paper edited by her friend, Samuel Bowles.
Apr 1, 1862
After reading an essay by literary critic and abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson in The Atlantic Monthly, Dickinson writes him to ask him to review her poetry. They strike up a correspondence that lasts for years.
Dec 19, 1864
Poems appear in Drum Beat to raise money for Union soldiers' medical expenses. Dickinson also publishes poems in the Brooklyn Daily Union.
Dec 19, 1867
Dickinson begins to voluntarily withdraw from social life, preferring to speak with visitors through a door rather than face-to-face. It is her most productive period of writing. She stays socially active by sending numerous letters to favorite correspondents.
Dec 19, 1870
After repeatedly declining his requests for a meeting or photograph, Dickinson meets Thomas Wentworth Higginson, her pen pal of eight years. "She came toward me with two day-lilies, which she put in a childlike way into my hand, saying softly, under her breath, 'These are my introduction,'" Higginson recalled of their unusual meeting.
Dec 19, 1872
In 1872 (or possibly in 1873), Dickinson makes the acquaintance of Massachusetts Supreme Court Judge Otis Phillips Lord. They exchange numerous letters over the years. Scholars speculate that the two may have become romantically involved after the death of Otis's wife in 1877.
Jun 16, 1874
Dickinson's father, Edward, dies of a stroke in Boston at the age of 71. He is buried in Amherst. Emily Dickinson does not attend her father's services, listening to the funeral instead from her room upstairs.
Nov 14, 1882
Dickinson's mother, Emily Norcross Dickinson, dies. Her death relieves Emily, who had spent much of the last 30 years caring for her bedridden mother.
Dec 19, 1883
Gilbert Dickinson, William and Susan's son and Emily's favorite nephew, dies of typhoid fever.
Mar 1, 1884
Dickinson's maybe-boyfriend, Judge Otis Phillips Lord, dies.
May 15, 1886
Emily Dickinson dies of Bright's Disease—a kidney ailment now known as nephritis. After her coffin is carried—per her instructions—through fields of buttercups, she is buried in West Cemetery in Amherst.
Dec 19, 1890
Dickinson's sister, Lavinia, discovers hundreds of Emily's unpublished poems in her desk after her death. They are published together for the first time four years after Emily's death and become wildly successful, going through eleven printings in two years.
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White Chicken Chili is healthy and delicious! This simple white chili recipe is filled with tender morsels of chicken, white kidney beans and spices. It's perfect for a cold winter's day.
White Chicken Chili
It's been so cold these past few days. Like I'm talking bone-chilling cold where every part of your body hurts from the frozen air. I can cover myself up with lots of blankets to try and stay warm, but another easy way is to nourish your body with healthy, warming food to heat it up from the inside out.
This White Chicken Chili recipe is exactly what you need to eat this winter. It's healthy. Packed full of protein and fibre. And most importantly, it tastes delicious!
It's a little on the spicier side so the added heat will warm you up even more.
Disclosure: I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.
I hope you love chicken as much as I do because I've got loads of recipes and other fun stuff to come this year. I'm excited to announced that I'm working again as a Brand Ambassador with the Chicken Farmers of Canada for 2019. This will be my six consecutive year working with them. We love Canadian chicken and Canadian chicken farmers! Canadian chicken is the best and is something that is on our family's dinner table several times a week.
Chicken Farming in Canada
It's important to note that the Chicken Farmers of Canada represent all types of Canadian chicken farming in Canada. And there are many!
When you are reading labels on your packages of chicken, you want to be able to understand exactly what all the terms mean. The post linked above details all the different types of labels you might see on the packaging. For instance, do you know the difference between free-range and free-run chicken?
Another label you should be watching for on your chicken packages is the "Raised by a Canadian Farmer" logo. It lets consumers know that they are buying 100% Canadian chicken that is raised by a registered Canadian chicken farmer. All Canadian chicken farmers are subject to a mandatory and auditable programming for food safety and animal care. You always know you are getting top notch quality with Canadian chicken.
If seeing this mark on your chicken is important to you, be sure to reach out to your local stores and let them know. The more pressure put on retailers will allow them to take the steps to deliver what Canadians want.
How to Make White Chicken Chili
So now that you've picked up your Canadian chicken you are ready to try this easy recipe for White Chicken Chili.
Start by adding vegetable oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add in the chicken, onion and garlic and stir to combine. Cook it for 10 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked and the onions are softened.
Stir in the white kidney beans, green salsa, chicken broth, chili powder and salt and pepper.
Bring the chili to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered. Serve hot.
Garnish with green onions and/or sour cream, if desired.
What to Serve with White Chicken Chili
I love to serve my White Chicken Chili with a dollop of sour cream. It adds a creamy texture and cools down the heat just a tad.
You could also serve it with a crusty roll to dip in your bowl of chili. Yum!
Want to clear the sinuses? This is a great recipe to try if you are feeling under the weather. It's a little on the spicy side so that really helps to open up the airways.
I served this recipe to my family and they complimented me by having second helpings.
It's also freezer friendly so you could make a few batches to freeze for later.
Chicken Chili Recipes
The Chicken Farmers of Canada is an amazing resource for recipes. You can search for recipes based on category or dietary need. I often visit their site for meal inspiration and have found many winners.
I have several chicken chili recipes you might enjoy as well.
- Slow Cooker Verde Chicken Chili: An easy white chili recipe with a spicy kick. This Slow Cooker Verde Chicken Chili will make your mouth water!
- Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Chili: A delicious twist on a classic! Made with quinoa, mango and a surprise ingredient.
- Cowboy Chicken Chili Casserole: Layers of chili, beans and potatoes for a hearty meal made in the slow cooker!
You might also like this Taco Chili, Chicken Chili, Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Soup, Best Chili Recipe and Russian Chicken.
Want more Canadian chicken news and yummy chicken recipes? Be sure to connect with my friends at the Chicken Farmers of Canada. Find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
White Chicken Chili
Healthy and delicious! This simple white chili recipe is filled with tender morsels of chicken, white kidney beans and spices.
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 540ml can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 473ml jar of green salsa
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Add vegetable oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, onion and garlic and stir to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked and onions are softened.
- Add the white kidney beans, green salsa, chicken broth, chili powder and season with salt and pepper. Stir.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered. Serve hot.
- Garnish with green onions and/or sour cream, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 189Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1146mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 17g


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Today we are going to be listing our top picks for Star Wars sith lords. These are opinions and if you have any others to add, comment below.
Let's do this!
5. Count Dooku
Rek: Count Dooku was shown as one of the major sith lords in the prequels and took on three Jedi by himself. He also trained Qui Gon Jinn before turning turning to the dark side. He makes our list simply because he took on Yoda and survived!
Seppin: Dude was trained by the emperor and he was able to knock out Obi Wan. He also fought Yoda and he seemed like he had some pretty decent power. He met his death at the hands of Anakin Skywalker though under Palpatine's not so subtle coaxing.
4. Darth Maul
Rek: Darth Maul made it on our list despite being shown in the unfortunate episode one known as The Phantom Menace. He took on two Jedi, Que Gon and Obi Wan, and he was the Emperor's apprentice for a long time. You also can't go wrong with a double sided lightsaber. In the continuing Star Wars story line, he survived the fall, got new legs, and became a very powerful sith who continues to take on Jedi left and right.
Seppin: He was the first one to show us the dual sided lightsaber, not to mention he looks really cool. He killed Liam Neeson. Need we say more?
3. Darth Revan
Rek: Darth Revan is from the Old Republic, which both Seppin and I feel that they should have focused on for the new Star Wars movie arc, but back to the topic. Revan used to be a powerful Jedi, but turned to the dark side during the Jedi Civil War. He chose this path, with other Jedi, because he felt like he needed to join the war effort and not sit idly by watching. Then he started the Knights of Revan and his turn towards the dark side grew exponentially.
Seppin: He's basically the leader of the cult known as the sith. The Republic even thought he wasn't that bad when he was partially a sith. During the Jedi Civil War, he went to Coruscant and recruited an army before taking them into battle. It was a great conquest and he took over many systems. The Republic cheered his efforts, but the Jedi council did not approve of his actions since he left the order.
2. Emperor Palpatine
Rek: Unlimited power! He's just the poster child for evil. He was able to infiltrate the Jedi council and the Republic Senate without causing any suspicion. He's trained a lot of sith's, of course the most famous being Anakin Skywalker, and he defeated Yoda in a most spectacular way. In the end his greatest triumph turned into his own demise as Vader threw him into the depths of the Death Star after torturing Luke Skywalker.
Seppin: He's a sneaky little womp rat. He's the master. The one they could almost never get. In the comics, he's still alive, or we believe he is, but regardless, his training of so many sith cannot be overlooked.
1. Darth Vader
Rek: Does anyone else hear the Darth Vader music whenever you see his picture and also the masked heavy breathing or is it just me?
Darth Vader is the most iconic sith lord. Period. End of Story. He killed a lot of padawans and brought the Jedi to their knees as he turned to the dark side. In the end though, he was coaxed back to the light by his son Luke and died a Jedi.
Seppin: The obvious number one pick… I think Rek covered it all. He's the most powerful Jedi and Sith. His midichlorian count is the highest we know of in Star Wars.
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I'm not sure how many of you follow me on Instagram, but I decided to take two weeks off social media back on March 5th. I had no idea that this virus hoopla was going to unfold during my hiatus, but I am so grateful I have been off social media for this! Let me tell you, I had said I wanted to lean into my last two weeks of having two babies under 2 years old. My toddler turns 2 on the 21st, and my tiny baby turns 6 months on the 19th. It feels like these last six months were a blur. I wanted to make memories these last two weeks, to make sure I was really, I mean really present with my girls.
Ironically, many people are now finding themselves extremely present now, too. The difference is they got pushed into it by schools closing, or maybe their jobs making them work from home. There is talk of social distancing, big events being canceled, even churches. People actually went to the grocery store and bought food for two weeks' worth of meals. And I guess toilet paper for a year. Hey, look at the perks: everybody is ready for a stomach virus, too. I had to make a diarrhea joke because I'm 7 on the inside. Please forgive me.
I see all of this and if you remove the anxiety, I see a wonderful, wonderful opportunity to create space. I think sometimes we find ourselves cluttered and busy, stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed. And then something comes and says "you have to stop, your 17 extracurricular activities are canceled, you need to use your kitchen, and you actually need to be home with your family" and I think that just may be the biggest blessing some people receive in 2020. Beyond the possibility of a virus, we can be certainly infected with intentionality and a renewed appreciation for family.
This next part is cheesy, and if your heart isn't there, maybe it'll sound like Christianese and another band-aid meaningless prophetic picture thrown at you. Finding these words gave me a lot of hope and I wanted to share them. I want to say I wrote them in 2016 or 2017. I had made a bookmark and laminated it.
I had many notes on it that stood out to me, but one sentence made me cry. It said "Peace is my crown."
Corona means crown in Spanish. This virus has taken up so much mind space for people, it's almost as if it's planted itself on our minds like a crown of anxiety and fear. I know God has a crown of peace already on my head. His peace is what takes up residence on top of me and in my mind. It's a symbol of my royalty in Christ, His perfect peace! Peace certainly doesn't mean ignoring wisdom, or sugarcoating affliction. Peace is that quality of being able to rest in the storm, or being able to trust when things are uncertain. Peace is knowing that no matter what comes, I can entrust my life and my eternity in God's hands.
My deep prayer is that during this time of uncertainty, we step into clarity of what's most important. Having extraneous things removed, I pray we find purpose in loving our families well, in loving our communities well, in rejuvenating our prayer lives, in redefining presence. You can look at it as social distancing or rather look at what it is that you are approaching closely. This is a good opportunity to reach out for help in counseling for the anxiety that's been sitting with you this whole time. This is a great opportunity to reach out for help if depression has been in the background. This is a sobering opportunity to reevaluate your budget for restaurants, gyms, alcohol, vacations, and nighttime activities. Maybe, just maybe, the light will shine on the things that have been used to mask or escape a deeper root, and that can usher in such priceless healing!
Most of all, this is a fantastic opportunity for us to look the fear of death in the face and say "where is your sting?" and actually mean it. The punchline isn't here, it's with Jesus. People are extremely afraid of death, because they value so greatly what they see here, and who they see here. Do I want to get sick with any kind of illness? No. I do want to have a long life, to see my family live long lives, and all of that. We wash our hands, we do the common sense things. This is beyond that. Death is not an if, it's a when.
At the risk of sounding morbid and insensitive, I'm not afraid of dying. I actually (in not a suicidal or depressive way at all) know that what comes after this will be ultimately so, so, so, so much better.
When I knew life was growing in my womb, I had to grapple with all of this, again. Surrender, again. And by God's grace, I put on that crown of peace.
I pray a blessing over you, reading this. I pray that you feel God's love and peace today. If you feel overwhelmed by what's uncertain, the newsflash is that every single day is uncertain, but not every single day do you get bombarded with the news and your fellow humans harping on one single topic. I pray God gives you vision and reassurance of His love for you, so that you're securely wearing a crown of peace, not just through this circumstance, but throughout the remainder of your days.


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Friday, December 04, 2009
Adrian Peterson: Speeding and Knowing Your Speed
My favorite quote from the story is this from Peterson: I need to be more aware of the speed I was going ....
I should add this to my speeding ticket excuses post, because I've heard it before. "I didn't realize I was going that fast."
Maybe this excuse makes sense when you're ticketed for 80 in a 55. But if you're going over 100 mph, you really should know. I had one guy ticketed for ... I'm not kidding ... 125 mph. He said he didn't realize he was going that fast.
Look, if you're going to drive at speeds that high, please be aware of what you're doing. While it may be dangerous to drive at such speeds in general, it's definitely more dangerous if you're not paying attention.
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Peterson also stated that he thought he was only going 85 MPH. Do you always assume the police accurately measure a defendants speed? Could Peterson and your former client not have relaized that they were going that fast because they were not going that fast?
- Unknown said...
Despite the puzzling angry tone, Anonymous has an interesting point. Of course I don't assume police officers are accurate about anything. Read more of my blog to get a better sense of my opinions.
- Zoe Wilson said...
Although I am not yet a driver myself, I think that there should be stricter regulations on driving, or at least a more effective way to ensure those on the road are safe to be there. Having said this, I have no suggestions other than an annual test for drivers, and the financial implications of this could prove difficult for both the government and the individual.
However, cases like this are unacceptable: too many deaths are caused by careless or dangerous driving, and something ought to be done.
- Jeff Vachon said...
Zoe, that would not work as everyone actually knows the law and could pass those tests with flying colors. It's not that people don't know the laws, they just tend to disregard them. I always know how fast I'm going. It takes little time to look down at the speedometer.
I think police see an oppotunity to take advantage of someone who has a big name like adrian peterson. Trying to make a name for yourself by lying about a super star is not the way to do it. Police do it all the time it is like they have a quota to fill. Police have to much influence over people so most people believe everything police say.


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- The Symbolic Power of Gold
Gold is physically and metaphorically one of the most malleable metals on the planet: one gram of gold can be beaten into a 1-square meter sheet, and gold has been used as a symbol for everything from devotion to wealth and power.
Some think that gold might have been the first metal ever used by humans; prospecting for gold was common for centuries before it was ever used as money. One of the early uses of gold was the worship and glorification of gods and idols. This was a worldwide phenomenon, evident on every continent where the element was naturally present. Gold was used extensively in religious ceremonies and burial rituals across a wide variety of belief systems. The metal's importance is also evident in the Greek myth of King Midas, who requested that the gods give him the power to create gold from any substance using only his touch. The Romans came to use gold extensively in jewelry and eventually adopted gold rings as a symbol of romantic engagement. Biblical references to gold helped solidify the connection between gold and God.
In addition to its role in religious ceremonies and artifacts, the use of gold in both secular and religious art flourished throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. Indeed, historians report that many artists, including the famous Boticelli, were formally trained as goldsmith apprentices. Royal families displayed gold extensively as a symbol of their wealth and power and particularly as a means of linking themselves more closely to the church, from which they derived a great deal of their credibility.
The worldwide fascination with gold led to its wide acceptance as a store of value and a means of exchange–in other words, as money. Since different civilizations and cultures could easily recognize the metal and negotiate its value, gold facilitated trade and the movement of goods around the known world. Gold's value was first formally codified as superior to that of silver, by a 2–1 margin, in the Egyptian code of Menes. The kingdom of Lydia was the first to coin gold around 643–630 B.C., and gold quickly became a key element in the wide acceptance of the idea of money. Gold was still considered the most powerful representation of wealth in the 19th and 20th centuries, when many nations adopted the gold standard. This system directly linked the amount of a nation's currency in circulation with the amount of gold that it held in reserve, and adopting this standard helped facilitate the development of a world economy in the mid- to late-1800s. [End Page 139]
The pursuit of gold has also unleashed man's creative problem-solving capabilities and driven many to experiment and innovate. For example, legend has it that when Archimedes was instructed to verify the purity of a gold crown purchased by his benefactor King Hieron II, the scientist proved that the king had in fact been cheated by applying his principle of buoyancy. The desire to be the next King Midas also led to the creation of alchemy, which in turn led to the creation of the field of chemistry. As recently as the 1950s, scientists have sought to demonstrate that the dream of alchemy is still alive. An experiment in the U.S. proved that gold could indeed be produced artificially through the irradiation of mercury using a nuclear reactor.
Man has consistently shown himself to be not only mentally inventive but also willing to suffer much physical discomfort and assume great personal risk in the quest for gold. After the discovery of gold in the Americas, Europeans raced to the new continents in the pursuit of gold artwork and mines that had been developed through the ingenuity of the region's indigenous people. Other gold rushes followed this first one: in the United States in 1849, Australia in 1851, South Africa in 1884, and Canada in 1897. Gold inspired thousands to depart from the only world they had ever known in order to explore a new one.
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Continued secrecy and changing stories about a $25,000 donation linked to a scandal-plagued Scotland golf junket prompted the state Attorney General's Office to search the University of New Mexico Foundation office earlier this week.
Special agents from Attorney General Hector Balderas' office seized banker's boxes, financial records, a computer hard drive and more from the foundation's Albuquerque headquarters Wednesday as they investigated possible violations of the state's Government Conduct Act, according to the search warrant affidavit filed in state District Court.
The affidavit cites emails between former UNM Athletic Director Paul Krebs and his wife, Marjori, a current UNM employee, that "suggest that the $25,000 appears to be an attempt to cover up the violations" Krebs made in authorizing a 2015 athletic department fundraising golf trip to Scotland. It also notes that the foundation's vice president of university development, Larry Ryan, and general counsel, Pat Allen, have given multiple contradictory statements about the contribution.
The foundation is the chief fundraising arm for UNM but is a legally separate not-for-profit entity.
"Due to the foundation's many contradictory statements and unwillingness to identify the 'anonymous donor,' I would like to see the unedited records (listed in the search warrant) to further investigate possible violations of the State of New Mexico Government Conduct Act … which requires all public officials to conduct themselves in an ethical manner in advancement of the public trust," special agent Antonio Vargas wrote in the affidavit.
A judge authorized a wide-ranging search and seizure of foundation records covering the period from May 1, 2017, to July 31, 2017. That included donor record databases; records related to online credit card transactions; communication from donors regarding restricted and unrestricted gifts during the time period; and all documents detailing foundation personnel discussions about a number of people and subjects, including the Scotland trip, Pit suites, Krebs, former Lobo Club Executive Director Kole McKamey, and former Lobo men's basketball head coach Craig Neal.
A spokesman for the Attorney General's Office declined to comment on the specifics of the search or what was found, saying it would be "inappropriate" at this time.
"The public is aware that the Office of the Attorney General has an open investigation relating to UNM, and we can confirm that special agents did serve a search warrant on Sept. 5th at the UNM Foundation," David Carl said in an email to the Journal.
Balderas launched an investigation into UNM in May 2017 after media began uncovering and reporting the details about the Scotland excursion. He has continuously broadened its scope but he said last month that there is no timetable for its conclusion.
UNM spent nearly $64,000 in public money on the Scotland trip – and Krebs ultimately acknowledged that about $25,000 helped pay for three private donors to attend.
But Krebs also said in a May 23, 2017, public statement that an anonymous donor had given $25,000 to repay the university for the trip costs.
That triggered immediate questions from the media, including public records requests that were not met, according to the affidavit. The Journal asked four times between May 25 and July 27, 2017, for a copy of the check and any proof the donor made it specifically to repay UNM for the Scotland trip. UNM never provided that information.
The Office of the State Auditor also had questions. On July 25, 2017, it asked the foundation to verify the donation's source, the affidavit says.
The following day, at 2:01 p.m., Allen said the donor had been contacted and indicated the gift was to "support the stewardship and development efforts associated with the athletic department 2015 fundraising trip to Scotland." Eleven minutes later, Krebs emailed his wife asking her to print and hand-deliver a letter to Ryan at the foundation office. The letter he included – signed only "The Donor" – used the same language to describe the $25,000 donation. Krebs told his wife that Ryan was expecting the letter and it should have "no name, return address or anything associated with us on the letter or envelope" and "not be traceable if public." After she replied that she would deliver it, Krebs responded "No trace to us. Larry expecting. Delete everything I sent when done so nothing discoverable in (public records) request. Including from your delete file. Thanks," according to emails released by the AG's Office.
But Ryan and Allen have since contradicted the Krebs emails that indicated the donor's intentions were announced via a hand-delivered letter, according to the affidavit.
Ryan said the donor – whom he knew but would not identify – called and made the donation via credit card to help cover the Scotland trip costs. He said there was never any additional contact, no in-person discussion about the donation and no related office visit. He said the donor communicated about the gift and its purpose "only over the phone and (Ryan) stated there was never anything in writing from the donor … contradicting the email and letter from Paul and Marjori Krebs," the affidavit states.
When asked for a copy of the credit card transaction and the receipt given for the donor's tax purposes, Allen sent a copy of the credit card transaction with the name redacted – and a copy of the letter Paul Krebs sent to his wife for delivery to the foundation "despite Mr. Ryan stating there was never anything in writing from the 'donor' or him having any contact with the 'donor' after the initial phone call," the affidavit says.
Allen said the letter had come via email but gave a different account after he was asked for the email's date and time stamp.
"Mr. Allen said he spoke with Larry Ryan and discovered that it in fact was not an email but was a hand-delivered letter to him from the 'donor,' again contradicting his earlier statement saying there was nothing in writing reference (sic) the donation and that he had no contact after the initial phone call," the document says.
Messages to Paul Krebs and messages to a UNM Foundation spokeswoman were not returned late Thursday.


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Maui Memorial receives $50,000 grant
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First Hawaiian Bank Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to the Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC) Foundation to support MMMC's new Heart Brain & Vascular Center.
With the launching of MMMC's "24/7" Heart Brain & Vascular Center, the stress, anxiety and travel costs for countless Maui patients have been eliminated, as Maui residents no longer need to travel to O'ahu for procedures such as angioplasty or open heart surgery. In addition, patients' families no longer have to take time off from work, find child care or make other arrangements in order to travel with and care for their sick family member. But most of all, providing these critical services here on Maui saves lives.
"First Hawaiian Bank appreciates the opportunity to partner with Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation to support this fundraising campaign to dramatically improve and expand healthcare services for Maui," said FHB Foundation President Sharon Shiroma Brown.
The MMMC Foundation recently embarked on a $2 million "SEED" Campaign to support "space, equipment, education, and delivery" of improved healthcare services for Maui. The campaign will focus on providing additional space for the new cardiovascular team, continuing education for clinical staff to improve quality and delivery of healthcare, and new state-of-the-art equipment, which will allow Maui residents to receive the best possible treatments.


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Nakashipara, Sept. 16: A Driver of a multinational courier service from Ahiritola in Calcutta traced out his mentally unstable son while watching a news bulletin aired on Calcutta Doordarshan on Friday night. The 13 years boy Sahil Shaw who was reunited with his parents at a home in Nadia's Nakashipara after 19 months, is expected to be handed over to his parents Kartick and Suman Shaw on Thursday by Nadia district administration.
On Friday night Calcutta Doordarshan broadcasted news on Moslem Munshi, an employee of state sericulture department in Nadia's Nakashipara, who runs "Nirmal Hriday', a home for mentally unstable persons at his home.
Kartick Shaw while watching the news item on Doordarshan had spotted his son Sahil among the inmates at 'Nirmal Hriday'. He immediately made contact with the sleuths of 'Anti Human Trafficking Wing' at state police headquarter in Lalbazar who were probing disappearance of the boy. The sleuths, in turn, get details from Calcutta Doordarshan and got in touch with Nirmal Hriday authority to trace out Sahil ultimately.
"It was a pleasant surprise for me when I saw my son playing at home. I identified him instantly. Nevertheless, to be sure enough I collected the news video and watched it again. Once became confirmed, I called the investigating officer of my son's missing case. He was also excited about hearing the details. On next morning he made contact with the Calcutta Doordarshan who provided all the details including contact details of Nirmal Hriday and that of its correspondent who done the news item", said an elated Kartick.
On Sunday Kartick and his wife, Suman rushed to Nakashipara and reunited with their son Sahil after 19 months.
For Sahil, who went missing on February 12, 2018, from a playground near his home, it was a pleasant surprise. "I met my son at Nirmal Hriday…I am very happy today", said Sahil's father Kartick.
"Initially we lodged a missing diary at Jorabagan police station when he went missing. Later the case was taken up by Lalbazar's Anti Human Trafficking Wing. For the last 19 months I am in touch with them but got no ray of hope until Friday night", Kartick said.
'Nirmal Hriday's owner Moslem Munshi said, "Sahil could never recall his whereabouts. But he instantly identified his parents and started dancing in joy".
According to Nadia administration, Sahil was recovered from Karimpur last year. He was initially kept at home in Karimpur and later taken to Nirmal Hriday through the District Child Welfare Committee.
Moslem said, "Since Sahil was brought to Nirmal Hriday, he was put under the medication and recovered well. However, he suffers from occasional loss of memory. He could not tell us his address, but shared many incidents and identified his parents".
"We will hand over him to his parents once the District Child Welfare Committee conveys its permission", said Moslem Munshi, who For the last 18 years, has been helping mentally unstable persons to restore normal life selflessly without any prejudice and financial interest despite trapped with bank loans.
An officer of Lalbazar said, "We have appealed the chairman of Nadia child welfare committee to hand over the Sahil to his parents after checking all relevant documents.".


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These days, the best gadgets on the market are all aiming at the same lofty goal: no compromises. Consider the most recent MacBook Pros, Sony's NEX lineup of cameras (and similar mirrorless shooters), or Jawbone's fantastic Jambox Big wireless speaker: These devices may have their minor flaws, but for the most part they work so well that you practically feel empowered by their capabilities.
Without compromises, these devices feel as if they were formed purely to accomplish a specific task well and never get in your way. In the end, isn't that the the entire point of good technology?
From the moment Microsoft debuted the Surface tablet back in July, it's seemed like the ideal no-compromise device. It's far thinner than any ultraportable laptop could hope to be, and, with the innovative Touch and Type covers, it also has the potential to be a more productive tablet than Apple's iPad (or any other tablet, for that matter). The Surface is also the best device in which to introduce Windows 8 and its newfangled touch interface to the world.
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For all of these reasons, the Surface seemed like a major step towards the future of computing, and not just Microsoft's attempt to copy the iPad. Unfortunately, the reality doesn't live up to the Surface's no-compromise promise.
After testing out the Surface (starting at $499, $599 with a touch cover) for almost a week, I found a lot to like about Microsoft's first computer. But the heavy weight of compromise keeps it from living up to its massive potential as a revolutionary device.
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The good: Microsoft's best-designed product ever
The Surface is Microsoft's first attempt at building its own computer — but you wouldn't know that at first glance. With its solid construction, attractive lines, and satisfying "thunk" when popping out its kickstand, the Surface feels like the Windows PC equivalent of a luxury car. The Surface has an Apple-esque level of obsessive design. For example, that wonderful kickstand sound didn't happen by accident; it required a custom hinge.
But Microsoft also manages to make its design noticeably different from Apple's. After all, a device as important as this shouldn't be easily mistaken for an iPad.
The Surface's case is made out of a metal Microsoft calls VaporMG, which is incredibly durable while being three times lighter than aluminum, it says. VaporMG comes from a magnesium alloy, and it feels almost alien in your hands. It's cool to the touch and will instantly make you forget any plastic Android tablet you've ever felt.
Windows 8 made real
In several ways, the Surface is Microsoft's Windows 8 vision manifested in an actual piece of hardware. Its boxy design and bright keyboard covers evoke Windows 8's expressive Live Tiles. The Surface eschews the friendly curves of the iPad. It's all flat shapes and straight lines — it's all "serious business." And of course, it sits halfway between tablets and traditional laptops, the same line that Windows 8 straddles.
It's tough to understand what Microsoft is getting at with Windows 8 when you upgrade your current laptop or desktop. A mouse and keyboard, or an older touchpad, simply doesn't give you the same experience as a touchscreen. But with the Surface, the entire thought process behind Windows 8 just clicks (yes, like the lovely kickstand).
We had plenty of nice things to say about Windows 8 in our review, but the Surface actually runs a stripped-down version of the OS called Windows RT, which is for devices running mobile ARM processors. The two operating systems look essentially the same, but one big difference with RT is that you can't run older Windows applications. Given the paucity of apps in the Windows Store, that could prove a problem for many consumers.
Microsoft will also release the Surface Pro in the next few months, which will be heavier and more expensive (no pricing details have been revealed yet), but it will have more horsepower and will run older Windows programs.
Who needs a cover when you can have a keyboard?
While it's an intriguing device on its own, the Surface feels half-complete without one of the covers, which double as keyboards when unfolded. As a standalone tablet, a great deal is working against the Surface (more on that below). But as a device that can swap between being a tablet and laptop easily, it's a wonder.
The Touch Cover ($120), which is touch-sensitive and doesn't have real keys, feels remarkably thin and light at just 3.25 millimeters thick and 0.46 pounds. It's basically like trying to touch-type on a flat table: It's tricky at first, but you'll get the hang of it quickly. Without the Touch Cover, the Surface would simply be yet another me-too tablet. With it, the Surface feels like it comes from the future, which is exactly the emotion Microsoft wants to convey.
You'll either love or hate the bolder color choices for the Touch Cover — cyan, magenta, and red (which looks more tangerine to me) — but it also has plain white and black variants if you want something subtler. The bright colors make the Surface stand out when sitting next to an iPad equipped with Apple's Smart Case, something that I'm sure wasn't accidental.
The Type Cover ($130), on the other hand, feels as good as any laptop's keyboard I've ever used, including the MacBook Air. Since it features real keys, typing on it has less of a learning curve, and it quickly became my preferred Surface cover. It's a bit thicker than the Touch Cover at 6 millimeters, and it's a tenth of a pound heavier, but these are minor sacrifices for superior typing. (You also give up some of the futuristic vibe with the Type Cover, but it's tough to complain when it feels so good.)
Both covers attach to the Surface magnetically with ease — I found it even simpler than attaching the iPad's Smart Cover, and you hear a satisfying "Click" once the covers attach properly. Both also feature rudimentary touchpads, which was frustrating to use on the Touch Cover and adequate on the Type Cover. For the most part, you'll be touching the screen to navigate the Surface, but I still found the touchpads necessary to deal with the Windows desktop interface.
Ideal for media
The Surface's wide 10.6-inch screen is well suited for media. Widescreen movies typically fill the entire screen, and the display's vibrant color makes photos shine. It's nowhere near as sharp as the iPad's Retina Display, but for most consumers it'll do just fine. The Surface also sounds better than most tablets thanks to surprisingly loud stereo speakers.
At all of its prices, the Surface comes with about twice the memory of the iPad. That gives you plenty more room to store music and movies, in addition to all the media you'll inevitably stream, as well as whatever the OS and apps take up, which is significant. I tested the 64 GB version of the Surface, and with only a few additional apps installed, I had just 42.3 GB free. The amount of free space will certainly be much lower if you get the 32 GB entry-level model.
You can also expand the Surface's memory with tiny MicroSDXC cards, which are available in sizes up to 128 GB, and you can swap these in and out while the tablet is running. (The storage cards fit into an ingenious nook underneath the Surface's kickstand — as if nothing should mar its beautiful exterior.)
The Bad: Compromise abounds
You'd think that with a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and 2 GB of RAM, the Surface would be ready to run Windows RT without much of a sweat. That's true for the most part: navigating around the Start screen, launching apps, and jumping through multiple open programs generally felt silky smooth.
But things begin to slow down once you have too many apps open. And so, the compromises begin.
2 GB of RAM? What is this, 2005?
"Apps don't slow down Surface, so you don't need to close them," Microsoft boasts on the Surface's website. But in my experience, that wasn't exactly true. Running several apps at once caused noticeable slowdown when playing games, switching between apps, or dealing with media. I often had to close Windows 8 apps entirely to reclaim some precious memory (within an app, you do this by swiping from the top of the screen to the bottom). Things get even more troublesome if you're running multiple Office applications and Internet Explorer in the Desktop.
The Surface also has a hard time navigating Flash and video content on the web. It typically stutters a few times before playing a YouTube video, and the video itself usually takes a few seconds before it begins to play smoothly.
For the most part, I blame the Surface's paltry RAM for the slowdowns. While 2 GB is a healthy amount of memory for most tablets, it's fairly minimal for Windows PCs. Even with the memory optimizations made for Windows RT, it often feels like the Surface is gasping for breathing room. With multiple Internet Explorer tabs, Word, and several Windows 8 applications running at once, the Surface's memory usage would often exceed 80 percent. Things could get better as Microsoft further optimizes the Surface's firmware and Windows RT, but for now I'm left wishing that Microsoft pushed for 4 GB of RAM (like in the Surface Pro).
If anything, the memory limitations reveal exactly who Microsoft is aiming at with the Surface: A typical consumer who wants the convenience of a readily accessible keyboard but who doesn't really do all that much at once. For geeks and power users, the Surface Pro is where it's at.
Pretty but awkward
Despite the overall excellence of the Surface's hardware, I still found some things to be annoying. For one, at 1.5 pounds with a widescreen display, the Surface is almost impossible to use with one hand for very long. I've never been a big fan of large tablets, but the Surface feels egregiously awkward in one hand, no matter how you hold it. Instead of being a convenient handheld computer, I mostly rested the Surface on my leg in tablet mode.
And then there's the kickstand. I love the design, but it's not very stable when used on your lap or any non-flat surface. I don't think we should ever have to worry about balancing our computers on our laps — that's something notebook makers pretty much mastered several years ago.
Slow down there, fast typer
As much as I liked the design and theory behind the Surface's covers, actually using them to type for prolonged periods was a major headache. Both the Touch and Type keyboards would often miss characters, and sometimes entire words, if I typed too quickly. If I slowed down to about half my typing speed, things generally worked fine.
Apparently, Microsoft is aware of this issue, and I've been told a software fix is coming soon. (If it were a hardware issue, the Surface would be doomed.) But it doesn't make the best first impression for a device that's supposed to represent the future of computing. Heck, even DOS on a 386 was able to keep up with speedy typing!
Windows RT: A decent, but barren, start
While Windows 8 is getting most of the hype right now, it's Windows RT that may truly determine Microsoft's future. It's the first version of Windows built for a chip architecture outside of x86 processors, so it won't run on Intel or AMD chips. And due to its lightweight nature, Windows RT could potentially run on devices with very compact and low-power CPUs, which could enable those devices to be even smaller and thinner than the Surface.
But as it stands now, Windows RT still needs to grow quite a bit before I'm satisfied with it. It takes the Surface around 25 seconds to boot to the login screen, compared to about 10 seconds on my Windows 7 desktop and around 8 seconds on my MacBook Air.
And then you've got the app problem.
Since Windows 8 and RT are still very young, it has a notable lack of good apps in the Windows Store, especially from major companies like Twitter and Facebook. In comparison, the iPad now has more than 275,000 apps, and it can also run (albeit in an ugly, blown-up screen) every other iOS app.
This will certainly change over time, but for now the Surface's app deficiency is going to just disappoint and confuse consumers. (It's also one of the reasons I think this week's Build developer conference is the most important event Microsoft has ever run.)
Microsoft certainly has its work cut out for it with developers. We heard from Facebook that it's waiting on Microsoft to build a Windows 8 Facebook app — clearly it's not a priority for the social networking giant.
What's truly strange about Windows RT is that, even though it's dependent on new Windows Store apps, it still features a traditional Windows desktop. So far, you can use Internet Explorer and some touch-friendly Office apps in the desktop environment. But try to install any other Windows application, which I'm sure many consumers will, and you'll get an error message.
Aside from helping out occasionally with multitasking, the Windows desktop on the Surface mostly feels like an oddity, like a vestigial tail inexplicably forgotten by evolution.
The Verdict: Look, adore — but don't buy (yet)
The Surface may be our first look at what most PCs will look like in a decade, but as it stands today, it's more like a concept device. If you've ever seen a concept car, you'll get the idea — the Surface is meant to make an impression, but it isn't yet ready for consumers.
If I have one major takeaway from the Surface, it's the surprising revelation that I actually like touching its screen when it's in laptop form. We're already seeing some Ultrabooks with touchscreens right now, but eventually it'll be something that all ultraportable computers (including the MacBook Air) will have to support.
Most of you shouldn't buy this Surface. Wait for the Surface Pro, or if you can, wait for Microsoft's next Surface RT model. At the very least, wait for this Surface (and its keyboards) to drop in price and get more apps.
It will only get better, and at some point, the Surface may finally evolve into the no-compromise machine it has the potential to be.
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Picking up where questions on Monday and Tuesday had failed to receive a straightforward answer, Megan Leslie tried again this afternoon to clarify Joe Oliver's views on climate change. Here's how that went.
Megan Leslie: Monsieur le Président, hier j'ai donné un break au ministre des Ressources naturelles afin qu'il prenne le temps de penser à ses réponses. On ne sait toujours pas si le ministre se range dans le camp des radicaux qui nient l'existence des changements climatiques ou s'il accepte le fait que la science explique les changements climatiques. Alors, qu'en est-il? Est-ce que le ministre croit à la science des changements climatiques, oui ou non?
Joe Oliver: Mr. Speaker, the member opposite gave me a break because I was not here. The science is clear that human beings cause global warming. Our government has shown its support with investments of over $10 billion to support a cleaner environment and fight climate change through innovation. What I do not believe in is the NDPs ideologically driven Luddite battle against thousands of jobs in Canada. Does the NDP want to deny Canadian families jobs and a secure future, yes or no?
Megan Leslie: Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome the minister back so I can continue to ask him questions. He says that the science is clear but on Tuesday he said a number of scientists do not believe in climate change. The minister should know his file because he is the minister, so let us assume that he has done his research. Could he enlighten us as to which scientists these are, what exactly are they saying, and does he agree with them?
Joe Oliver: Mr. Speaker, the member opposite will not take yes for an answer, so I will now go on to the subject of jobs. Maybe the NDP will listen to a Canada building trades union which says right now the process is being subverted, needlessly delayed at the cost of Canadian jobs. We need to reform the system to encourage new investment in Canadian infrastructure. This process needs to be expeditious and not stifle investment and job creation.
Megan Leslie: Mr. Speaker, we almost received an answer there. I am pleased to hear that the minister might believe in the science, but clearly the government's actions, or inaction, demonstrates that it does not believe it is actually a problem. From withdrawing from Kyoto, cancelling the eco-energy retrofit program, refusing to regulate emissions in the oil sands, it is clear the government has no track record on environment. My question to the Minister of Natural Resources is: Instead of associating with fringe climate denier groups, when will he come forward with a national energy strategy that would tackle climate change and bring us forward to the green economy of the future?
Joe Oliver: Monsieur le Président, le NPD fait la sourde oreille lorsqu'il s'agit de la création d'emplois dans le secteur de l'énergie, ainsi qu'il tourne le dos aux travailleurs. Peut-être qu'il devrait écouter Buzz Hargrove, l'ancien chef syndical de TCA, qui a dit que nous ne devrions pas arrêter l'ajout de travail dans les sables bitumineux, puisque nous avons besoin d'emplois.


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Every startup we come across has something to tell. A story to share and a problem to solve. Today in our series of Superhero of Startup we have the founder of the startup Infertelitydost sharing her experiences with us.
So let's hear it from Gitanjali.
1.Tell us something about you and your startup.
Academically, I have a degree from JNU and professionally I have been involved in the e-commerce space for over 10 years now. I started as a content writer picking odd content jobs from sites like odesk and Elance. Thereafter, I worked with brands like MakeMy Trip, Educomp and Policybazaar in their content marketing space with the last designation as Content Manager.
Being married to an army officer, travel plans were always on my cards, where I started my recording my travel diaries under the blog called "Travel By Karma", where I share my tell-tales about offbeat destinations and experiences. Trying to get into the next phase of my life : motherhood, it was when I was it by life in the medical term – infertility.
For 10 long years, I battled infertility. Greatest pain of my life became my biggest strength – the idea of InfertilityDost was conceived in 2016.
I had seen how couples undergoing infertility had to simultaneously handle so many factors – medical, physical trauma, societal pressure and apathy, financial issues, psychological trauma, marital discord and relationship harassments.
InfertilityDost is India's first digital platform that facilitates; empowers couples undergoing infertility with support and knowledge to manage their journey better and to endure pain with dignity. Wrapped up in societal taboos it is extremely difficult for such couples to seek help or even acknowledge the problem which complicates everything around. InfertilityDost aims to sensitize the society and spread awareness.
2. Give us a brief background about founders and its core team members?
We are a team of five people with a content writer, technical support, doctor and counselor with myself being the bridge among all.
3.Who do you see as competition and how is your startup different?
We are frontrunner & exclusive at present in India. There are infertility clinics, IVF centers and other specialists, but we are leading with a holistic approach in this line of treatment ( genetic counsellors, surrogacy, adoption centres etc). Thus, providing end to end solutions for infertility patients.
There are big players of doctor discover platform domain like Practo, Lybrate, DocApp, which can be considered as an indirect competitor. Although, there is direct competition with companies like ElaWoman. International companies working mostly in US like FertilityIQ can come to India in future.
4. What are the revenues and margins like in your industry?
Right now we don't have a revenue model, it is at a prostatic stage.
5. What are your future plans?
Going forward, InfertilityDost aims to build a complete ecosystem for infertility patients making support and knowledge accessible so that they can stay informed in the society. We are working to build and capture personalized platforms to hold hands with people fighting infertility.
In the next ten years, we are looking forward to have a totally new outlook and approach, uplifting the mindset of infertility as a taboo. Furthermore, we would be seen as global company reaching out to European countries as well.
We aim to bring more personalization to the platform and work at preventive healthcare level. I envision a day when infertility is seen no more than a normal treatable medical condition and not marred with social complexities of demeaning a woman. And, help is there.
6. Any advice you want to give budding entrepreneurs.
Follow your passion, core competency, instead running after the trending modules. It is important to work to polish your strengths and areas of interest, while chasing the dreams.


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A Special Word to Those Struggling Financially By Someone Who has Been Where You Are
I have dealt with cancer three times, yet, worrying about cancer and all it entails cannot compare to the stress and worry over money. Worrying about where the next dollar is coming from to pay a bill, worrying over having a utility cut off, having your car repossessed, or potentially losing your home to foreclosure or being evicted from an apartment is debilitating and all-consuming. It is especially tough if you feel you have nowhere to go or no one to turn to. I have been there and done that. Having our cars repossessed was embarrassing. What made it worse was knowing that it was because of our own financial irresponsibility. Other things became more important than making our car payment and we intentionally spent our money on other things that momentarily seemed more pressing.
I Can Relate
Part of my problem was I hated having to limit my wants and frivolous spending to a budget. I didn't want to take inventory of my spending. I was always in an emergency mode with bills and I had had no idea what our debt to income ratio was. I purposely kept my head in the sand because as they say, "ignorance is bliss." I don't know who came up with that misnomer but it is flawed thinking, counterproductive, and may be even harmful in the long run. Remaining ignorant will keep you spinning your wheels and nothing will change. The dire financial situation will only get worse. The Bible says, "A prudent man forseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on and are punished." I was intentionally simple minded when it came to handling money. Because I was undisciplined, I didn't want to do the hard work of reining myself in and curbing my spending appetites. I didn't want to take stock and inventory of my financial situation. My attitude did not change the painful results of inaction.
Now don't get me wrong, not all of our financial woes were due to our lack of prudence. When my husband lost his business, we were legitimately in financial stress and desperation. We were dependent on friends and family for groceries and money to survive. When I was diagnosed with cancer for the 2nd time we had to leave our home in the Bahamas, so I could be treated in the U.S. We left with just the clothes on our back and $100 in our pockets. We moved into my mother's one-bedroom apartment in New York City with three small children. That was very humbling. My husband also had to go on unemployment insurance twice since we moved back to the States. It hasn't always been an easy road for us.
However, when we were finally able to buy a home and obtain two cars loans, we believed we finally achieved the American dream. We were lulled into believing we were financially secure and thus lived way beyond our means. When we were able to get approved for credit, we took advantage and maxed out credit cards. We even decided to put our children into Christian private school and that was a priority over paying our car loans and other bills or debt. But all our excessive spending finally came home to bite us when the housing market crashed, causing a recession around 2009 and 2010. My husband's commission based income dropped. Both cars were repossessed at different times and we were in danger of losing our home to foreclosure. The fear, anxiety, and pressure were beyond comparison to any other stressful experience.
It Can and Will Get Better
But thank God, his mercies are new every morning. He is gracious and merciful despite our mistakes and He is there for us in unfortunate situations. My husband decided to read a proverb a day regarding wisdom and prudence in handling money. His focus was on how to Glorify God through industry and enterprise because he became convinced, through scripture, that every able-bodied man has a responsibility to provide for his family and the next generation and be a responsible steward of what he earns.
In about a year we were eventually able to turn our financial situation around. We saved our home and was able to get one of our cars back paid in full and purchase a new one, which we completely paid off in less than 3 years. It was liberating and satisfying. We saw our financial pitfalls and mistakes as a learning experience and Sean developed Live Recession Proof Now as way to teach and help others take control of their money and financial situation.
Live Recession Proof Now has a four-step program to teach Christians how to manage and produce more income. I encourage you to learn more and check out the website. But for those who are struggling right now and don't even know where to begin, you are desperate, and your situation seems dire, I have four things I want to share with you. You need:
- Hope
- A game plan
- Discipline and determination
- Extra income.
I plan to expand further in the next few articles. Rest assured, you will get out of this. God will turn it around if you work with him and don't give up or give in to fear. As the saying goes, "trouble don't last always". There is light at the end of the tunnel if you are willing to accept the hard realities of life, be willing to make hard choices and decisions, and change yourself. If you need help or are blessed by this article and topic, please leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts.