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Distance: 5,431 Miles
Address: 2722, Mohali Bypass Road, Sector 61, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160071, India
Category: Residential
Pearls City Mohali
Pearls Infrastructure Projects Limited is an ISO 9001:2008,14001:2004 and OHSAS18001:2007 certified Real Estate company having pan-India presence with versatile portfolio of Properties for Sale like :-Townships, Residential Apartments, Shopping Malls and Commercial Complexes.
In tandem with India's rapid economical growth, Pearls has been shaping landscapes with foresight and innovations for future requirements of resurgent India.
Pearls Infrastructure Projects Limited is creating a legacy for generations to come, by developing new competencies in Townships, Residential Apartments for sale, Shopping Malls and Commercial Complexes.
We at Pearls Infrastructure are committed to meet the future and define new benchmarks with our iconic residential spaces, state-of-the-art office complexes, market leading retail offerings and fruitful investment opportunities that meet the buyers' full spectrum of lifestyle needs.
We have significant presence across 15 states namely, Delhi, Uttranchal, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Chattisgarh, HP, UP, Karnataka, Kerala,Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.
Our attention to detail, world-class style and emphasis on quality are the mainstay of our brand philosophy of"Touching Hearts – Building Confidence".
Pearls City Mohali
At Pearls achieving customer delight is our aim and no target is too big, Staying true to its objective, we have successfully completed the development of Pearls City, Sector 104, Mohali and continuing with our tradition of providing quality lifestyle, we are proud to bring you Pearls City, Sector 100, Mohali. Sector 100 forms part of the self contained township called Pearls City, Mohali which is spread over an area of more than 500 acres.
With a strategic location, Pearls city, Mohali is well on its way of becoming a prime address in the Tri City Area.Built with the assistance of the best brains in the industry, Pearls City, Mohali will boast of all the comforts and modern facilities along with the essence of culture and tradition.
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- Provision for Multiplex cum shopping mall with all modern facilities.
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If Republicans had their way, the only folks they'd allow to vote is certain white people in certain, carefully selected (i.e. majority white) states. If you're brown or black, the GOP thinks you should be forced to jump through as many hoops as they can possibly devise.
The perfect example can be found in Iowa, where Secretary of State Paul Pate is trying to impose much stricter voting regulations, and he doesn't even mind if he has to lie to accomplish his goal. As the Huffington Report notes:
"To substantiate his argument, Pate's office drafted a statement for a reporter from the local Gazette newspaper, noting that in Iowa it appeared 41 felons had cast ballots and that more than 200 election day voter registrations, or EDRs, had bounced back. The draft statement included the caveats that the irregularities 'do not necessarily constitute fraud' and that the state would have a more complete picture of election data come March. Pate urged his staff to release it.
"'We need to release info and these stats are public already. When an auditor turns them over to the county attorney or sheriff for action that pretty much makes it public. Am I missing something?' [Pate] wrote in an email."
Pate's own deputy even argued that the figures the Secretary of State cited are not an indication of anything illegal, writing:
"I do not believe that we should say that 41 felons illegally cast ballots. We encouraged them to use provisional ballots, so that would feel a little like we baited them to do something illegal. And it's risky to label it 'illegal' because we don't know the circumstances. It might be illegal, but [it] might not be, if someone really believed their rights were restored. We can report the number of felons voting, but let's not call it illegal."
But to hell with all that! A bill has been introduced in the Iowa legislature which would require voters to show a valid state ID if they want to cast a ballot in Iowa.
Where, you might ask, is the Department of Justice in all this? Well, the current Attorney General is a racist shithead from Alabama, so you won't hear a peep out of his sorry ass.
Just because the Constitution gives us the right to vote, that doesn't mean Republicans won't come up with ten thousand reasons why only some of us should. And yet they wonder why people call them fascists.
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Forming networks of laboratories not only reduces the time needed to take action and deliver a joint response, it is also a key factor in a health system's performance, because it enables expertise to be shared and synergies to be brought into play.
We are involved in a number of projects seeking to build laboratory networks: RESAOLAB in West Africa, LABOMEDCAMP in Mali, CAM-LAB in Cambodia, Lab Kham in Laos, RESAMAD in Madagascar and SPHaïtiLAB in Haiti.
Spurred on by the success of the RESAOLAB network in West Africa, since 2015 the Mérieux Foundation has been coordinating lab strengthening activities for the West Africa Regional Disease Surveillance Project (WARDS), financed by the World Bank and the West African Health Organization (WAHO). We deliver training to staff running epidemiological surveillance centers.
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We support the Cambodian Laboratory (CamLab) Network, the national network of clinical laboratories.
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Creating a laboratory network in Madagascar by renovating and equipping laboratories and providing training for lab personnel.
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Dynamic Classes in ActionScript 3
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Dynamic classes in AS3 are a cool feature of the language. They allow you to add properties to the dynamic class at run time, which is something that is not possible with other types of class. It is important to note however that dynamic class are a little more memory intensive, due to the fact that they create what is called a 'hash table' to store the properties/methods added at runtime.
The Dynamic Class - MyDynamicClass
package{ import flash.display.*; public dynamic class MyDynamicClass extends MovieClip{ public var firstName:String = "Ben"; private var age:String = "28"; public function MyDynamicClass(){ } } }
Public Class Main (instantiates MyDynamicClass)
package{ import flash.display.*; import MyDynamicClass; public class Main extends MovieClip{ private var d:MyDynamicClass = new MyDynamicClass(); public function Main(){ trace(d.firstName); // outputs "Ben"; trace(d.age); //outputs undefined d.gender = "Male"; trace(d.gender); //outputs Male delete d.gender; trace(d.gender) //outputs undefined } } }
Looking at MyDynamicClass, you will notice that it contains 2 variables -
firstName and
age. The property
firstname is accessible by Main because it is public, whereas
age is not accessible because it is private. Nothing new there! But inside the Main class we then add the dynamic property
gender, which traces out just fine. Using the keyword
delete allows the removal of dynamic properties, which in turn, puts them up for garbage collection. In the Main class example,
g.gender is deleted on line 14 and when a trace is performed on that property on line 15 you will see that it now outputs
undefined as it is no longer available to the class.
I'm not entirely sure how practical a technique this is and I would suggest that properties and functions should always be defined inside the classes they are meant for, as it makes it slightly more difficult to see exactly what a program/class is doing. However, I think that if you don't plan on passing your code on to anyone else, it may be the quick 'escape' you need if you're too lazy to back into an imported class a defined the property. Just be warned though that classes that extend a dynamic class are not dynamic in themselves, so be prepared for some irritating error messages from time to time! :)Tweet
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How to Cook a Perfect Steak
It's a perfect time to hunker down and have a date night at home and steak is one of our favorite stay at home dinners.
So many people are afraid of making steak at home. If you are one of them, then watch this video! And if you're not, watch anyway to learn a tried and true cooking technique!
Steak is so easy to cook on your stovetop.
Here are the 8 secrets to cook a perfect steak: Print This Post
- Take steak out of fridge 20 minutes before you cook it
- Season generously, with salt and freshly cracked pepper
- Get your pan smoking hot
- Gauge the temperature with your finger
- Add garlic and butter for more flavor
- Bathe steak in the butter for even more flavor
- Let steak rest for 1-2 minutes after cooking
- Pour pan juices onto steak
As you know, I don't eat steak that often, but when I do, it has to be a great cut of meat. I'm using an American wagyu sirloin steak that is expensive and super marbled. It's so rich and indulgent that one sirloin can feed 2 to 3 people. However, you can use prime aged sirloin too to make a great steak. It doesn't have to be wagyu but if you want to go the big flavor, then by all means, spoil yourself!
Cookbook author and entertaining expert, Pamela Morgan is the owner of NYC based Flirting with Flavors, where she offers exclusive cooking parties, inspirational seminars and special events. She is highly regarded as a special event planner, culinary consultant, cookbook author, and is a food & entertaining editor for Hamptons's Cottages and Gardens. Pamela sees food as a flirtation: sexy, provocative, and a little mysterious. Her desire is to teach you how to flirt your way into a full on passion for cooking and entertaining! Visit her web site for recipes, entertaining inspiration and much more.


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Networking is a crucial pillar to building a successful career, but it often gets a bad rep as being this smarmy, glad-handing way of getting new business. Fear and shyness can cripple some people to the point that networking feels like a terrible chore and is avoided at all costs.
Learning this important soft skill can mean the difference between you reaching your career goals or staying in the same place the rest of your career.
Let's talk about some ways to network correctly and how to build your sphere of influence like a pro.
Networking is about building relationships
First of all, networking is not about putting on a cheesy smile, slipping your business card into a handshake, exchanging a few surface greetings, and then hoping that person decides they want to do business with you. Networking is about building relationships and getting to know people.
That person you're sitting next to on a plane or at a conference could be your next client, boss, or coworker. Ask them questions and take time to listen to their answers. Make your interaction about genuinely getting to know them. When you think of networking as a way of getting to know someone, it can help take off the pressure of feeling like you have to perform. In your mind, try replacing the word "networking" with "connecting" to help get you in the right mindset. It's about connecting with others.
Quality over quantity
Effective networking isn't so much about how many people you know as it is about what you do with the relationships you have. Being connected to hundreds of strangers through social media could never help you in the way that fifty meaningful relationships can. It takes time to meet people, establish trust, and build strong relationships. Take time to connect with people inside and outside your company, throughout all levels. Connect in all directions, not just up.
Networking is not a conduit for favors
While the skill of networking will help you build your career, it should not be thought of only as a way to ask for random favors or job opportunities. That may be one of the reasons you've never liked networking – you dread that random favor that may be asked of you by some stranger you just exchanged business cards with yesterday. That is networking done wrong.
No one should use networking as a way of finding people who can do favors for them. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Be kind, courteous, and respectful.
Take care of your sphere of influence
One of the most important things you can do when it comes to networking is to not think about what your contacts can do for you, but think about what you can do for your contacts. This goes along with treating others the way you would want to be treated. As psychotherapist Amy Morin wrote in Forbes, "Think about what you have to offer, not just what you want to gain. If you only view networking as a self-serving promotional tool, you're likely to feel a little sleazy. Before you approach your next networking opportunity, think about what you can give, not just what you want to gain."
Maybe you can introduce them to a potential client, or connect them to a thought leader they've been dying to meet. You might know someone who knows someone who can help her with a project she is working on.
Follow through
If you offer to help someone, make sure you follow through on your promise. Doing so not only helps the other person, but it also protects your own reputation. Don't say something that sounds nice at the moment, but you didn't really mean it. If you don't follow through for that new connection, it could do some damage to your reputation as someone who can't be trusted. Word could get around and it could cause some of your other contacts to cut ties with you as well. Keep yourself in check and be mindful that your actions are a reflection of you, and, at times, the company you work for.
Successful professionals see networking opportunities just about everywhere, anytime. Networking is also one of business's great equalizers. No matter your background, job title, or gender, networking provides opportunities to meet new people who can influence your career in important ways.


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What Is A Sole Proprietorship?
Before you launch your business, you have to check a few items off your to-do list. Perhaps you have to purchase inventory, find a commercial building to lease, and explore different types of business software. Maybe you operate a home-based business so your list isn't as extensive. No matter what type of business you plan to open, though, there's one thing all business owners must do: select a business structure.
There's no getting around choosing your business structure. The way your business is set up determines both how you'll file your taxes and how much you'll pay. Your business structure may provide you with personal liability protection against the debts and obligations of the business. It will also determine specific requirements for your business, from registering with your state to ongoing requirements (like holding meetings and recording meeting minutes).
If your business has just one owner, one business structure to consider is the sole proprietorship. But before you make that critical decision, it's important to understand what a sole proprietorship is, registration and paperwork requirements associated with this structure, and the benefits and drawbacks of being a sole proprietor.
While the business structure you choose should ultimately be what's best for your business, we hope to make the decision process a little easier by breaking down exactly what to expect as a sole proprietor. Keep reading to find out more.
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Sole Proprietorship Definition
Merriam-Webster defines a sole proprietorship as "a business owned and controlled by one person who is solely liable for its obligations."
Let's break down this definition. A sole proprietorship is a business that belongs to and is run by only one person. If your business has multiple owners, you'll be unable to operate as a sole proprietorship.
In a sole proprietorship, the owner alone is liable for the obligations of the business. A sole proprietorship is not a separate legal entity. This means that the owner — you — is responsible for the debts, obligations, and liabilities of the business. Your personal assets may be seized to fulfill debts, and lawsuits can be brought against you personally.
Many people choose this structure because a sole proprietorship is the quickest, easiest, and most inexpensive way to start and operate a new business. A sole proprietor is not required to register with the state. Simply engaging in business activities legally establishes a sole proprietorship. However, the sole proprietor is still required to apply for the appropriate business licenses and permits needed to legally operate in their state.
Sole proprietors can operate under their own legal names or can create a fictitious trade name when doing business. Using a trade name does not establish a separate legal entity, and the business owner will still be held responsible for the liabilities of the business.
Sole proprietors do not have to file separate tax returns for their businesses. Instead, these business owners report business profits, losses, and expenses on a Schedule C form. Self-employment tax for the sole proprietor is reported on a Schedule SE. The Schedule C and Schedule SE are both filed with the business owner's Form 1040.
We'll dive deeper into the benefits and drawbacks a little later in this article.
Next, we'll compare sole proprietorships to other business structures so you can better determine which works best for you.
How Is A Sole Proprietorship Different From A Partnership?
The biggest difference between a sole proprietorship and a partnership is the number of owners of the business. A sole proprietorship has a single owner. A partnership has two or more owners.
Comparing a sole proprietorship with a limited partnership (LP) and limited liability partnership (LLP) reveals a few additional differences. With these types of partnerships, limited partners are protected from personal liability. These partnerships are also more expensive and more complicated to form because they require registering with the state.
Other than the number of owners, a sole proprietorship and a general partnership (GP) are very similar. Neither has to be registered with the state to exist. The profits and losses for a sole proprietorship and general partnership are also filed on personal tax returns.
How Is A Sole Proprietorship Different From A Corporation?
A sole proprietorship is very different from a corporation. A corporation is the most expensive business entity to form, whereas a sole proprietorship is very inexpensive. Corporations must be registered with the state. There are also multiple ongoing requirements corporations must meet, such as holding meetings and having a board of directors. Sole proprietors do not have to register and there are no ongoing requirements.
Corporations may have multiple owners, whereas a sole proprietorship has just one owner. Corporations can also raise capital through the sale of stock — something a sole proprietor can not do.
Corporations also offer the best personal liability protection for its owners. As previously discussed, sole proprietors are held personally responsible for the liabilities of the business.
Another big difference between sole proprietorships and corporations is how each business structure is taxed. Sole proprietors are able to report business profits and losses on their personal tax returns. Corporations are taxed differently — a corporation is the only business structure that must pay separate income taxes. If dividends are paid to shareholders, shareholders must report this on their personal tax returns, resulting in double taxation for the corporation.
How Is A Sole Proprietorship Different From An LLC?
A limited liability company, or LLC, combines benefits of different business entities. An LLC must register with the state, and there are some fees associated with starting an LLC. This is in contrast with sole proprietorships, which are not required to register and are the least expensive to start.
Another difference between the two is that LLCs have liability protections in place to protect the personal assets of the owners. Sole proprietors do not receive these same protections. LLCs may also have multiple owners, whereas a sole proprietorship is limited to a single owner.
There may also be differences in how the LLC is taxed. Owners of an LLC can choose how they are taxed. In some cases, they may opt to be taxed as a sole proprietorship. In other cases, however, owners may choose to be taxed as a partnership or corporation.
What Types Of Businesses Are Sole Proprietorships?
A sole proprietorship is best for businesses with one owner that wants full control of the business without complicated requirements or additional expenses. Self-employed business owners, home-based businesses, independent contractors, and even some franchise owners may choose this business structure.
Any business can be a sole proprietorship provided there is just one owner and the owner is aware of the benefits and risks of this business structure. Smaller businesses are better suited for sole proprietorships. Companies that plan to grow much larger and want to take out business loans or raise large amounts of capital in the future would benefit from another business structure, such as a corporation or LLC. Some common small businesses that are sole proprietorships include:
- Home Healthcare Businesses
- Catering Companies
- Housekeeping Services
- Virtual Assistants
- Freelance Writers, Editors, Or Designers
- Tutors
- Computer Repair Technicians
- Landscapers
- Bookkeepers
Regardless of what type of business you operate, the business structure you select should be based on the long-term needs and goals of your business.
Benefits Of Sole Proprietorships
After breaking down the definition of a sole proprietorship, you should have at least some idea of why business owners would choose this structure. However, let's take a closer look at the full list of benefits of operating your business as a sole proprietor.
- Less Expensive: Sole proprietorships are the easiest and least expensive forms of business structures. This is ideal for business owners that aim to keep their startup costs as low as possible.
- No Registration Required: Sole proprietors simply need to participate in business activities to exist. No state registration is required. However, any applicable permits and licenses will need to obtained to legally operate in your state.
- No Ongoing Requirements: Sole proprietors are not required to hold meetings, record meeting minutes, or have a board of directors.
- Full Control Of The Business: As a sole proprietor, you will be the sole owner of your business. There are no additional owners or shareholders to consider. You get to make all business decisions and you receive all of the profits.
- Easier Tax Returns: Sole proprietors can file their business profits, losses, and expenses on their personal tax returns with just two additional forms.
Drawbacks Of Sole Proprietorships
While being a sole proprietor definitely comes with its benefits, there are also drawbacks to consider when you're weighing out your decision. Those drawbacks include:
- No Liability Protection: As a sole proprietor, you will be held responsible for the debts, obligations, and liabilities of your business. If you default on a loan, lenders can come after your personal assets, such as your bank account, vehicle, or real estate. If your business goes bankrupt, your personal finances could be affected. Finally, lawsuits can be filed against you personally, which would also put your assets at risk.
- Financing Challenges: As a sole proprietor, getting business financing can be a challenge. Most lenders — from traditional lenders like banks to online alternative lenders — only provide financing to registered entities. Sole proprietors also can't sell stock in the business as a way to raise capital. As a sole proprietor, you may have to get more creative with your financing, such as launching a crowdfunding campaign or taking out a personal loan for business.
Final Thoughts
For many aspiring business owners, operating a sole proprietorship is the right path to entrepreneurship. However, what works for some doesn't always work for others. After weighing out the pros and cons of a sole proprietorship, consider consulting with an accountant and/or attorney to help determine if a sole proprietorship will meet the needs and goals of your business.
Ready to learn more? Download our free beginner's guides for business. You can also learn more about the different types of business structures to help you further pinpoint which option is best for you.


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Real Madrid vs Las Palmas
Primera Division
Date: 5th November 2017
Kick off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Madrid).
Primera Division
Date: 5th November 2017
Kick off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Madrid).
The reigning European and Spanish champions are officially in crisis after the mid-week's Champions League failure at Wembley.
The victory over Las Palmas in the last match of the day on Sunday is thus a massive imperative for Zinedine Zidane and his men.
Real Madrid
The 3-1 loss to Spurs was the second defeat on the trot or Los Blancos who have previously fallen to Girona in La Liga.
Madrid have thus lost ground on Primera Division leaders as the gap between the arch-rivals has been extended to eight points with Barca's win over Bilbao last time out.
Las Palmas
Luckily for Zidane, his team is about to take on the weakest defensive line in the league.
The Canaries will travel to the capital on the back of six straight defeats in Primera Division.
They have allowed at least three goals in each of the last four league outings and 12 in three straight losses to Celta Vigo, Villarreal and Deportivo La Coruna.
Real Madrid vs Las Palmas: Head to head
Real won five and drew two of their eight clashes with Las Palmas over the history, but the Canaries caused them plenty of troubles in the last term of La Liga.
The clash in Gran Canaria ended in a 2-2 draw, while Los Blancos barely managed a last-gasp draw at Santiago Bernabeu (3-3) in March this year.
Real Madrid vs Las Palmas: Prediction
Las Palmas is the perfect opponent for Real Madrid at the moment and we expect Los Blancos to shine and bag as many goals as possible to boost up the confidence and bounce back after unexpected losses.
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Ruth Wyer is a fledgling writer from south-west Sydney who composes stories by typing them one-fingered on her iPhone any spare chance she gets. It's an inefficient writing process, as she spends almost as much time backspacing over autocorrect as actually progressing, but her brain often feels like a flailing hose and it's kind of nice aiming it at something that will eventually grow. Her stories, 'This is my school' won Zinewest 2012 and 'The Neurotic's Guide to Navigating Breakfast' will appear in The Sleepers Almanac No. 9 (Sleepers, 201)
2014 Winning Story: The Trouble with Flying
The collection is made up of twenty four stories selected from the Margaret River Short Story Competition. Self-described 'fledgling' writer from Sydney, Ruth Wyer, is the winner of this year's competition for her story, The Trouble with Flying. The second prize story, Dying, is by accomplished Western Australia short story writer, Bindy Pritchard. Highly Commended entries are from:…


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A Moment With Andy Baraghani
The food writer on why embracing discomfort can make you a better cook and savvier...
Three years ago, Uday Rao landed as the general manager of the Four Seasons Sayan (rooms, from $450; Sayan, Ubud; 62-361/977-577; fourseasons.com), near Ubud. He has since worked to uncover all of the island's secrets, and, in doing so, his know-how has become a key reason to stay at the resort. On property, choose a suite or a villa (number 21 is particularly lovely); off-site, use Rao's checklist below to do the island right.
HEALER TO BOOK: In Puri Negari, Cokorda Rai is not a miracle worker who cures you. He will only tell you how he sees you by feeling your energy. What you do with that information is up to you. Book through the hotel.
WATER-PURIFICATION PRIESTESS TO VISIT: Ida Resi Alit (idaresialit.com). I've visited four times, so you can imagine how much purification I needed.
ART DEALER TO MEET: Tony Hartawan at Tonyraka Art Gallery (86 Jalan Raya Mas, Mas, Ubud; tonyrakaartgallery.com). He shows up-and-coming Indonesian contemporary artists.
WHERE TO HIKE: Climb to the top of Mount Batur. It's also a great place to watch the sunrise. You have to leave the hotel at 2:30 a.m. to see it, but it's worth it.
CULTURAL EVENT TO EXPERIENCE : Nyepi Day, or Bali's Day of Silence, in March—the lunar calendar dictates the date—when we give earth a break. Businesses close, and there's no driving.
TEMPLE TO SEE: The holy water temple, Tirta Empul, near Kintamani. I love its healing powers.
WHAT NOT TO LEAVE BALI WITHOUT: An ikat wall hanging or a batik sarong. Get them at Threads of Life (24 Jalan Kajeng, Ubud; threadsoflife.com), which sells items made by locals.


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Hey Party People! Want to learn more about how to dress like Emma Ross from the Hit TV show on Disney Channel, Jessie? Well, you have come to the right place, so keep on reading!
1Do your hair. Emma is a blonde, so make sure you dye it blonde. Emma has beautiful blonde hair. It always looks great, shiny, and healthy! She often pins sections of her hair up, straightens it, curls it, or has it wavy. She does not crimp her hair but you can almost always see her with a stylish up 'do. To pull off this fashion icon's hairstyle, you should have it blonde. If you only want the style and not the color, then you should have it straightened mostly, sometimes have it wavy, and rarely curl it. You can also have it in a simple high ponytail, or have it in a side braid. Also, Emma loves headbands. She usually wears headbands but if you don't want to wear headbands or sometimes wear them, she also often has her side bangs braided and pinned up. You can do this also. Be sure to keep your hair healthy, wash it every other day, and leave-in conditioner for at least three minutes when you shampoo your hair, while you are washing your body in the shower. You can also add some volume to your hair, and she sometimes likes to curl the ponytail that she has. Keep it healthy, styling, and fun!
2Know how to do your makeup. Emma would never be caught dead with an ugly face. Emma's makeup is bright, girly, and natural. If you want to wear lots of makeup, you should wear foundation, concealer, light pink blush, girly eyeshadow, brown eyeliner on the upper lid, mascara, light lip liner, and some pink, or just girly, natural lipgloss or lipstick. If you don't want to wear lots of makeup, you should wear mascara, concealer, foundation, lipgloss/ lipstick and lip liner.
3Pull off her fashion sense. Emma would never wear anything ugly. Emma has a very unique fashion sense. Follow the key steps below on the main fashion pieces that this fashion icon has set to be a styling new trend. Be confident, fun, upbeat, and still yourself!
4Wear blazers. The Jackets, Blazers, and Sweaters, Oh My! Emma loves to wear blazers. She often wears blue, pink, and red blazers. You can rock that blazer look with just a nice, one solid colored blazer with the key tips below to have a total "Emma Ross" look. Emma also loves colored leggings and loose shorts. She loves to match parts or most of her outfit. She also likes to wear some jackets and at times, a nice girly sweater. You can wear a jacket (sweater, blazer, etc.) with a girly top, colorful undershirt that is one color, jeggings, knee socks, and combat boots. She also loves flats. If you want a unique, but Emma Ross-esque outfit, you could wear light purple jeans, a striped sheer top with Easter colors, and purple ballet flats, if you would like to punk it up, there are flats with spikes on the back that you can purchase at stores, but don't worry- they are not actual spikes. You can also mix and match her other looks for another outfit with some more variety of her key fashion sense. Make it colorful and girly!
5Wear lace tops. Emma loves to wear white or blue lace tops. She always wears these with blazers, and sometimes scarves. She also likes wearing colorful, girly long-sleeved, one-colored shirts with a fancy vest, jacket, or even just a long, shiny necklace! To wear this spectacular look, you can wear a jacket, lace top, long necklace, dark skinny jeans, and some boots. You can also wear tights, leggings, jeggings, knee socks, stripes, combat boots, and more!
6Wear jeans, tights, and more! You can almost always see Emma wearing jeggings. She likes wearing these, skinny jeans, tights, and leggings. She also wears shorts, often with leggings, which you will see in the section below. To wear a look like hers including those rockin' pants, you can consider wearing knee socks and boots to go with it. She doesn't often wear belts and never suspenders.
7Wear shorts, and maybe leggings. This fashion icon loves to wear those perfect shorts, especially with tights or leggings! To wear this look, you can wear denim or even brown shorts with colorful tights or leggings. She likes knee socks and boots to go with!
8Wear knee socks. Emma adores knee socks. She wears striped knee socks a lot. You can wear knee socks with tights, leggings, jeggings, or skinny jeans. You can also wear them with shorts and any of these options. Make it your own style but add that "Emma Flair!"
9Wear boots and other shoes. Emma wears combat boots a lot! She wears them with knee socks, jeggings, you know what I mean. You can add some brown combat boots (she wears brown ones) to any wonderful outfit to be more like her. You can also add boots to the skinny jeans without even wearing knee socks. Emma also wears combat boots, or regular boots with shorts & leggings together. Be fun and confident while wearing this look!
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Always be smiling and confident with your new style.
Emma wears quite a lot of jewelry. She will wear a pendant and other even longer necklaces. Try getting long necklaces with a bow or the Eiffel Tower at the end!
Try to include jeans, tights, and more in your wardrobe.
- Don't tell everyone or anyone you are planning on dressing like her.Thanks!
- If you try an outfit and it turns out to be a fashion fail, have another backup outfit just in case.Thanks!
- NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER dress like a tomboy.Thanks!
- Never be uglyThanks!
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Ebrahim Busaad is one of my favourite human beings on earth. His art is a close second as I do love his particular distinctive style in storytelling through his paintings and prints.
Ebrahim was one of my father's best friends, if not his very best friend. They were inseparable and have remained in contact with each other until my father passed away. Busaad was clearly influenced by my dad from an intellectual points of view. He shared with him the love of simplicity in art and that art – any art – must be genuine to endure.
Art to them both was not a happenstance, but a labour and toil of thought and research and love which must all be invested in the canvas, for only then, they believed, would that piece come to life with its own soul which carries pieces of their own souls within it too.
Talking to Busaad this morning made me realise what "pure love" is.
He loved my father for his person and his art, his intellect and for the generosity with his time and information. He reciprocated that love with his passionate embrace and belief in his own art, as well as paying it forward too.
Our conversation was really deep and enriching. It is through Ebrahim I got to know my father a bit better and am getting to understand various things about him as more and more blanks get filled.
I'm really happy that I have embarked on this project. It is very emotionally draining for me and I'm trying as much as I can to stay detached and professional. I awe that to my audience in order to deliver a better film to them. I want them to understand Nasser Al-Yousif, his environment, challenges, perspective and art, and I shall remain true to that central concept throughout.
I'd like to recognise and render my thanks to Mr Ebrahim Busaad for his generous contribution to this project. I believe his will be a cornerstone of this production.


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Noosa becoming a hub for Aussie tourism industry's engagement with UN
Published on 07 Aug, 2012Media Contact: : Steve Noakes, 0418 774 295
For Immediate Release
Noosa is becoming a hub for the Australian tourism industry's engagement with United Nations agencies, thanks to CQUniversity.
This year, the University commenced its new degree in Tourism offered full-time at the Noosa Campus. The expansion of linkages with the United Nations agencies on tourism issues results in students and staff benefiting through leading-edge course content, international perspectives and research access.
L-R Dr Scott Richardson, Steve Noakes, Dr Sue Davis and Prof Mike Horsley are helping to link Noosa tourism to the world
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Linkages are already established with the UN World Tourism Organisation, the UN Environment Program, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and UNESCO Biospheres.
The two senior lecturers in Tourism Management, Dr Scott Richardson and Steve Noakes are both members of the Global Panel of Tourism Experts within the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.
CQUniversity is one of only a few Australian universities that are affiliate members of the UNWTO, the world's largest intergovernmental agency for tourism. The Expert Panel serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and as a practical source of tourism know-how.
"It enables us to contribute to, as well as draw on, a range of research and networks to ensure we deliver a first-class tourism degree program here at CQUniversity," Dr Richardson says.
L-R Discussing Noosa's tourism links to the world are Dean of Management & Marketing Professor Roger March with Dr Scott Richardson and Steve Noakes
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CQUni also actively participates in the education and research division of the UNWTO, known as the Themis Foundation, as well as the UNWTO World Committee on Tourism Ethics and other UNWTO-supported organisations such as the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
In addition, CQUniversity Noosa is now the hub for a regional Asia Pacific initiative as part of the UNEP's Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism. Mr Noakes has been appointed as Senior Sustainable Tourism Consultant to the Sustainable Consumption & Production Branch within the Paris-based UNEP Division of Technology, Industry & Economics. He is playing a leading role in the development of a new UNEP Asia Pacific Network for Sustainable Tourism (Asia Pacific NEST).
"Tourism development has a special relationship with the environment and its local communities that requires careful planning to ensure that negative impacts are minimised and positive opportunities are taken to support local prosperity, biodiversity and cultural heritage," Mr Noakes says.
"This engagement with the UNEP tourism program signals to prospective students in our new tourism degree that CQUni continues to build international networks with tourism policy and planning experts both globally and in our Pacific Asia region, which can enhance student-integrated work and learning opportunities."
From his base at CQUni Noosa, Mr Noakes is the lead international consultant to the ILO for its current Green Jobs in the Tourism sector project being piloted in Indonesia
"Jobs in tourism are green when they help reduce negative environmental impact and lead to environmentally, economically and socially sustainable tourism enterprises and economies," he says.
"They are decent jobs that reduce consumption of energy and raw materials, limit greenhouse gas emissions, minimise waste and pollution, and protect and restore ecosystems.
"As a specialised agency of the United Nations system, the ILO is the international organisation responsible for drawing up and overseeing international labour standards, bringing together representatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policies and programs promoting Decent Work for all.
"The ILO has an active range of projects in the tourism sector, including green jobs and the promotion of green economies, which are pivotal for achieving an economic and social development that is also environmentally sustainable."
The Noosa Campus also has an active engagement with Queensland's first United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Biosphere located in the Noosa region. CQUniversity's Dr Sue Davis is the Chair of the Governance Board for the local UNESCO Man and Biosphere project, which encourages harmony between people and nature for both conservation and sustainable development. Dr Scott Richardson is active in the biosphere tourism interface between sensitive natural environments and local communities.
Noosa Campus Head Professor Mike Horsley says these international connections will be an increasingly positive factor as the campus grows student numbers, research outputs and engagement activities.
"Through expanding our tourism linkages with these different UN agencies, we further develop international and national leadership and eminence in our engagement and academic activity while strengthening our regional commitment to local relevance," he says.
LINK for more on: Tourism at CQUni, Noosa Campus, Noosa Biosphere, the ILO, the UN World Tourism Organisation and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism


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5 March, 2018
Danny Denison from Torquay, PBA Tourcard holder, had in recent weeks suffered from a broken leg and made the ultimate decision to return to events far too early. Arriving at the venue he announced he would have to bowl with the aid of a stick and would need the services of a wheelchair pusher and the supply of a wheelchair. Once this had been sorted he took to the rink to go up against 6 times World Champion, Alex Marshall MBE. It was very apparent within a few ends that Dennison was in no shape to truly compete at this level and Marshall just kept his concentration and in one hour took both sets 16,0 - 10-,2. Marshall goes through to face Jonathan Ross on Tuesday 6th in the second round.


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David Turner completed his BSc at the University of Victoria in 2003 and followed his childhood passion for gemstones into Yukon Territory exploring for emeralds. That venture led to studying the geological conditions that resulted in gem beryl mineralization at the True Blue aquamarine occurrence with Dr Lee A Groat at UBC, and completing an MSc in 2006. The following ~5 years were spent integrating mineralogical approaches to mineral exploration, with a particular focus on rare metals hosted in pegmatites, evolved granites, and carbonatites.
David returned to academia in 2010 as a PhD student to study the reflectance spectroscopy of rare earth element bearing minerals and rocks, and is co-supervised by Drs Lee A Groat (UBC) and Benoit Rivard (UofA). The research is documenting variations of the sharp and diagnostic absorption bands of lanthanides hosted in various minerals with broader goals of applying the knowledge to other aspects of hyperspectral imaging spectroscopy in geoscience, such as in aiding diamond drill core logging. David's fascination with gemstones still continues, as he sneaks various gems into the corners of the imaging spectroscopy scenes for fun – one can never have enough pet projects!


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The Iowa Brewers Guild is proud to offer its first-in-the-nation Department of Labor-sanctioned apprenticeship program for training professional brewers through a combination of on-the-job-learning and online coursework. The yearlong, 2,000-hour program is comprised of both classroom and brewhouse training.
While the brewhouse experience is a paid apprenticeship, program participants will be required to pay for the online coursework offered online through the Siebel Institute of Technology's Master Craft Brewer Theory program (Iowa Workforce Development grants available to qualified persons). The IBG will work closely with Siebel to ensure that both the arrangement and apprentices are successful.
Upon completion of the program, apprentices will receive a Master Craft Brewer Theory certificate from the Siebel Institute of Technology as well as a Professional Brewer certificate from the Iowa Brewers Guild.
The MCBT course is slated for launch on October 1, 2016, and the IBG Apprenticeship Program will start in conjunction with that date. Applications are now being accepted.
Full qualifications are listed below (age, education, physical requirements), but applicants must pass an online assessment on brewing knowledge with a minimum score of 70% through the Siebel Institute of Technology website (after one has created an account) or have previously completed and passed Siebel's Concise Course in Brewing Technology. The timed assessment (15 minutes) contains 50 true/false and multiple choice questions covering raw ingredients, lautering, wort production, boiling, yeast, fermentation, and packaging. The ideal candidate will likely have all-grain homebrewing experience and an intermediate-level understanding of raw materials and the brewing process.
Employment Status
IBG Apprentices are hired as employees at their Sponsor Brewery. Participating breweries with employment openings will interview and hire based on the existing pool of candidates who have passed the online assessment. Apprentices who have completed the program will remain employees following the 2,000 program. Existing brewery employees are eligible for the apprenticeship, but grant assistance through Iowa Workforce Development would not be available.
Space is limited. Applicants may be put on a waiting list until a slot for a qualified candidate becomes available. Applicants are not guaranteed placement.
Brewhouse Training
As vacancies become available, apprentices accepted into the program will work at one of several sponsoring breweries located in Iowa, where they will receive on-the-job training from experienced brewers in the following areas:
· Beer Production
· Sanitation/Cellar Work
· Filtration/Transfer/Conditioning
· Packaging
· Quality Control
· Promotions
Online Coursework
To add to the apprenticeship's strength, the program utilizes online coursework via Siebel's 210-hour Master Craft Brewer Theory course, which is comprised of six modules:
· Malting and Raw Materials
· Brewhouse/Wort Production
· Yeast and Fermentation
· Quality Assurance/Quality Control
· Packaging
· Engineering
Supervision of Apprentices
The Sponsor Brewery will be responsible for the training of the apprentice on the job. Apprentices will be under the general supervision of the Sponsor and under the direct supervision of the Mentor to whom they are assigned. The supervisor of apprentice(s) designated by the employer will be responsible for the apprentice's work assignments, and will ensure the apprentice is working under the supervision of a skilled mentor, evaluation of work performance, and completion and submittal of progress reports to the Sponsor. No apprentice will be allowed to work without direct mentor supervision.
Minimum Qualifications* (apprentice)
Age: Apprentices must not be less than 21 years of age, and must provide evidence of this fact.
Education: A high school diploma or HI-SET/GED equivalency is required. Applicant must provide an official transcript(s) for high school and post-high school education and training. All HI-SET/GED records must be submitted if applicable.
Physical: Applicants will be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.
Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Must be able to lift 55 pounds repeatedly, and be able to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 170 pounds
· Standing on feet for long periods of time
· Stooping, kneeling, and crawling as needed
· Perform constant reaching, turning, and precision work
· Being able to handle inclement climate conditions (hot, cold, wet)
· Written and oral communication skills in loud environment
Aptitude: Applicant must pass an online assessment on brewing knowledge (intermediate-level) with a minimal score of 70% through the Siebel Institute of Technology website (after one has completed an account) or have previously completed and passed Siebel's Concise Course in Brewing Technology.
Application Procedures
1. Review Standards of Apprenticeship
2. Submit Application (print, fill out, and mail to the address below, or email to firstname.lastname@example.com)
3. Take online assessment test via the Siebel Institute of Technology website (applicants will receive instructions via email)
4. Interview(s) with Iowa Brewers Guild and potential sponsoring brewery(ies)
5. If accepted, enroll in Siebel's web-based Master Craft Brewer Theory Program through the Siebel website
6. Sign Apprenticeship Agreement and begin apprenticeship
Submit signed application to:
Iowa Brewers Guild
Attention: J. Wilson
1729 Orange Avenue
Prescott, Iowa 50859
*The Sponsor may grant credit toward the term of apprenticeship to new apprentices whom demonstrate/document previous acquisition of skills or knowledge equivalent to that which would be received under the Standards of Apprenticeship. Any records/affidavits documenting said experience should be submitted at the time of application.


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Comparing traditional RF treatment with Cooled Radiofrequency is like comparing standard definition TV to HD – there simply is no comparison
On a very basic level cooled radio frequency:
• gives you extended pain relief – up to 24 months
• is a minimally invasive procedure
• means no need for hip or knee replacement surgery
Medications do not really effectively target the pain and surgery can mean a real change of lifestyle – and that's just for patients who are chosen.
The real difference is between conventional radiofrequency treatment and this new, modernised version. There is simply no way you would even consider the standard treatment when you discover how much better Coolief cooled radiofrequency treatment is for you.
Standard radiofrequency has had its day. This revolutionary new method enables larger areas of tissue to be targeted – meaning that more sensory nerves are deactivated – meaning less pain. With standard RF the heat is concentrated on the probe but with CRF the heat is distributed further – meaning less probing.
By attacking a larger area, your doctor can also deal with variable nerve paths that are sometimes missed with standard RF. These hard to reach nerves are dealt with effectively thanks to CRF – and the water acts as a coolant to the tissue, ensuring that there is no damage either.
Cooled Radiofrequency gives your doctor:
• a larger area to target
• more expansive distal projection
• better angle independence for the probe
Cooled Radiofrequency gives you:
• up to 24 months of pain relief
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Well, I tested the dairy theory last night. My mom made some most excellent grilled cheese sandwiches using Tillamook Habanero Jack cheese.
I couldn't pass up spicy cheesy goodness with BACON! Granted blowing my nose repeatedly and having it run like a faucet while being so inflamed I can barely move air through my sinus passages sucks, it's not enough to pass something that delicious up.
Testing the dairy theory is much less awful than testing the gluten theory. I learned the hard way last week not to eat anything that has been touched by gluten containing products. We had a Halloween party at work, I was ravenous and decided to try to eat a mummy dog sans mummy wrap (pigs in a blanket with a cute name). I peeled off that outer layer and ate half a hot dog that had been touched by crescent roll. Well, with the amount of pain I was in for the next 4 days, I should have just eaten the damn crescent roll too!
I had an appointment with my chiropractor at Gold Country Chiropractic this morning for a sinus adjustment (the first one in 3 weeks!) and it was so much easier and less uncomfortable than any of my treatments before (even when i was going weekly and not letting much time go by between adjustments). While I can't be entirely certain as yet, I think that dairy was contributing the swelling of my nasal passages, which made the adjustments very resistant and very painful! I did eat some dairy last night, so the swelling may have returned slightly, but it did not seem to be nearly as inflamed as usual.
While my ooey gooey grilled cheese was delicious, I am going to go back to no dairy for another month and see how my next adjustment goes. I managed to last 3 weeks this time between adjustments, so I'm aiming for 4 weeks for the next one.
Considering I am often lamenting the lack of readily available treats for me, I tried something new today. I bought a loaf of Glutino White Sandwich Bread so I could have some grilled cheese (so far the best of the gluten free breads I have tried). Tonight I wanted something treat like, so I decided upon cinnamon toast. In place of butter, I used Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil Extra-Virgin 29 oz. , which gave it a slightly coconut-y flavor. In all, it was a quick and easy treat. I don't normally have any bread on hand (I mostly gave it up since going gluten free), but it hit the spot tonight.
I plan to test at least one pumpkin custard this week. I'll share the results.


text: John Maus is American avant-garde musician and composer. Although first drawn to our attention as a core member of Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti and keyboard player with Animal Collective's Panda Bear, Maus has proved himself to be an extraordinary musician with a distinctive sound in his own right. He released two album "Songs" in 2006 and "Love is Real" in 2007 through 'Upset! The Rhythm. His music is melancholic, electro driven baroque pop with weird synthesizer lines and drum machine clicks. His voice reminds of Ian Curtis and Nick Cave.


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Mahila Panchayat
Women's Panchayat 7th Nov. 2017: The women wing commission has been given the program related to the Women Panchayat related to the Sri Gyan Gangotri Vikas Sansthan. For which the organization congratulates the chairmen of the Delhi Women's Commission and all the office bearers, together with the warm welcome of the MLA of Palam assembly constituency, Ms Vigyan Gond ji. Who gave this support to the institution in this program. As the institution from 2002 to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Daughter to make self-reliant, Delhi NCR Is running a strong campaign in Now the institution will get an opportunity to help the victims of harassment, exploitation, and domestic violence related to women in all colonies, villages and alleys of the area under the Dabri police station, who are crushed, exploited and tortured women In order to bring justice to the society, the institution will cooperate very much because now the protection institution of the Women's Commission has been received. Even when nothing was done, the founder general secretary Bhai B. K. Leaders used to make their contribution by becoming aware of women.
Now the organization will continue to contribute towards the women with all its strength. Today's meeting was told with the responsibility of working with all the office-bearers associated with their duty of integrity. All the women and girl students associated with the organization will assist women and girls in self-interest in their work area, all the members present in the meeting were greeted and told that for the assistance of women from today to run the women Panchayat for the institution, Delhi Women Commission It also releases its helpline number which will work 24 hours in the area, the number is 9868430219 now in the entire editorial of Delhi I request the media and electronics media that you will be pleased to give your support to the institution's request. In order to assist the women through the women's Panchayat.


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The Labor Department today reported that the overall unemployment rate in the United States held steady at 4.9% in February, while the unemployment rate for African Americans, stands at 8.8%.
The economy created 242,000 new jobs.
There is no question that the U.S. economy and the labor market have been on a steady climb since the jobless rate for African Americans hit a peak of 16.7% in August 2011. It hasn't felt that way, however, because wage growth has been basically stagnant during the recovery, falling 0.1% last month, pushing average hourly earnings down 3 cents to $25.35.
While policymakers grapple over how to deal with the new realities of the workplace, and figure out solutions for lackluster wages, it's worth focusing on the changes that have taken place in the overall employment picture for blacks since President Obama came to the White House.
"I really did a deep dive into the statistics on black unemployment — not just over the past year or 10 years, but over the past four decades," says Money Coach and Author Lynnette Khalfani-Cox.
"Historically, the black jobless rate has almost always been about 2 to 3 times what the jobless rate is for whites. But here's what's most eye-opening…During President Obama's 7-year tenure to date, from 2009 through 2015…The jobless rate for African Americans fell to a low of 8.3% in December 2015 after [it] hit a peak of 16.7% in August 2011," she adds.
As for today's employment report, the healthcare sector continues to be the top job creator, as the industry meets the needs of the aging population, and the manufacturing sector sheds jobs for the first time since September.


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As part of the publication process for The Elf and the Arrow, one of my goals was to simplify and streamline the publication process—especially when it comes to the eBook version. When Fragments was published, I had racked up an unacceptable amount of time spent tinkering with HTML in Sigil or Text Wrangler in hopes that I could get the digital version of the book looking just the way I wanted it. In the end, even after days of reading and rewriting code for the eBook, the final product still fell short of my intent. I still think the digital versions of Fragments are the best I could possibly make at the time, and I stand by them, taking pride in the final product.
However, Volume II is a different day and a different project and a (slightly) different me. Over at my tech and gaming blog, Think Critical, I wrote a review for a stellar (and wonderfully affordable) piece of software called Vellum that has made production on the eBook version of The Elf and the Arrow a pleasure. If you're interested in self-publishing, or creative and well-made software in general, I suggest you check it out.
More soon on Volume II. It's closer than you might think.


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Dung beetles, it's fair to say, have always punched above their weight. These horned insects spend their days eating faeces, and their dungrolling led the ancient Egyptians to believe they were responsible for keeping the sun moving. Now scientists are also singing their praises after discovering they are strongest insects in the world.
Plucky male onthophagus taurus can pull 1,141 times their own body weight: the equivalent of an average person pulling six double-decker buses full of people. The news might take the shine off the title of World's Strongest Man for Lithuanian Zydrunas Savickas; in 2009 he pulled a 70-tonne plane for 30m in under 75 seconds – this works out as only 411 times his 170kg body weight. Yet Savickas can hold his head up against the strongest bird, the female harpy eagle, which can carry animals equal to its 9kg weight.
The beetles' secret, according to Rob Knell of Queen Mary, University of London, who superglued cotton thread to the insects' legs and tied the other end to a pulley, is sex. The males have to be strong enough to battle rivals. "Females of this species dig tunnels under a dung pat, where males mate with them. If a male enters a tunnel that is already occupied, they fight by locking horns and try to push each other out."


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Why are multiplayer-only games such a hard sell? Just ask Titanfall
Quake Wars dev, Splash Damage, goes on the Brink.
A second chance could let these franchises work out their kinks, but will they ever get one?
New maps, weapons and outfits available free for first two weeks
New maps, skins and abilities to now arrive in 'early July'
The winner's and (relative) losers from NPD's monthly retail report
It's a brand new day for TDar, but the more things change, the more they stay the same...
Splash Damage's latest takes it to the streets this week
Production on a game wrapped up early? Did we just slip into an alternate dimension?
Tight team tactics, super-cool parkour, and now amazing FACIAL HAIR!
Meet the FPS that's trying to blur the line between single and multiplayer gaming
Though our appetites are further whetted for Splash Damage's gorgeous shooter regardless
We donned the body of a goat-faced resistance soldier for a round of rebellion on the PAX Prime showfloor
Games so impressive that men can't stop talking about them
Why the European E3's awesome games could make this the most exciting event of the year


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I know there are others, but the person I count as my biggest fan has also become a friend. We met at one of my book signings several years ago. She was in Springville looking for a house to buy.
At the signing, she bought a book and the previous ones in the series. Since then she's been to every book launch or signing I've had for any of my books.
Once she presented my books at a literary luncheon where each table was devoted to a book or a series of books. She decorated her table with Native American artifacts and dressed up like my heroine, Tempe Crabtree, going so far as to wear a black wig with long braids, a deputy outfit complete with badge. She gave a short talk about Tempe and her latest adventure.
We have something else in common, we love to go to movies--especially the ones like Harry Potter and the Twilight series. We've gone to all of them together and then out to lunch afterwards. My husband goes along with us though he's not thrilled with our choice of movies.
At Christmas time she invites us over to watch General Hospital, see her Christmas decorations (believe me, she goes all out) and serves us tea and cookies. Yes, you read it right, the three of us watch General Hospital--even hubby is hooked on it. Here it comes on at 2 p.m. and it's a good time to take a rest from whatever we're doing. However, if we have to go somewhere and miss out, all I have to do is call my biggest fan and ask her what happened.
My biggest fan wants me to make her a character in one of my books and her request is to be a murder victim. Not sure I want to do that. She's certainly interesting enough to make a character of some sort. I'm considering making her a suspect, not sure at this point, but after all she is my biggest fan.


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My Language Learning Method
Lately, I have been discussing a lot different ways to learn languages. I have been diving into different language learning methods and been seriously learning a language since august 2012. It started with discovering the polyglot community on the internet and people were speaking a lot of different languages and claiming to learning them quite fast. Especially this guy (www.fluentin3months.com), who have been a big inspiration.
Here I have summed up some of my most important language learning tips and it's by no means extensive. People write books about these topics. I also try to provide reference to the tips so you can dive in more if you want to.
1. Learn whatever you are learning in your target language
One of the biggest obstacles about learning languages is motivation. With motivation people can do incredible things, and somehow people are not always motivated about learning vocabulary they are never going to use and boring made up conversations in the learning books. Often the learning of the new language happens seperately from what we are doing the rest of the day.
We all do tons of different stuff during the day. We have a lot of different passions and different reasons to get out of bed in the morning, so the trick is to use these interests to fuel the motivation for the language learning. It does require some creativity and persistence to find the resources and material for a interest, hobby or profession (for example I work with water and wastewater engineering and data analysis, and it is hard to find material for this in spanish. But I do try and have found at least some material.)
An easy example is learning a new game. I have recently picked up the game Go, and then learning the rules in spanish helped both my Go playing and Spanish at the same time.
– Reference: Tim Ferris
2. Create an virtual immersion
For me this is natural now, but many people get a little suprised when they see my computer is in Spanish. Wanna start learning languages while to learning about random stuff in Wikipedia, and communicating with your friends in Facebook? Do the switch! Just google how to change the language in facebook (or whatever you regularly use and you are off on your language adventure 😉
Also put on spanish subtitles on whatever show you are watching, if it is possible 😉
3. Throw your ego out and speak!
I am not going to sugar coat this in any way. If you want to learn a language, find a way to get over your fear of speaking and starting tasting the words. Find any occation to use the phrases that you have learned and stop thinking about whatever people think of you. Through speaking you will remember the words better than merely listening. Read all about it here: www.fluentin3months.com
4. Find native friends
With the internet coming along it has become a lot easier to come in contact with people and find language learners. Communicating with native speakers is definitely one of my main reasons for learning the language, so speak with native friends is a big motivation. In the beginning and later you will of course make a lot of mistakes, but that is the fastest way to learning. I often learn more from my mistakes than my successes. There is tons of sites that connect people these days.
5. Find whatever works
The bottom line is that we are all different people on this planet, which makes travelling and life so much fun! 😉 But that means that we also have different ways to learn languages. There is no one size fits all, so try out different learning tips, find whatever works for you (Steve Kaufman), and do the work!
6. Distributed practice and practice testing
There are tons of learning methods that can increase your learning and I encourge you to try out several of them (association/mnemonics/cognates, visualization, flashcards, summarizing, etc.) This research paper researched different learning methods, and distributed practice and practice testing came out on top.
Distributed practice/Spaced repetition – Use flashcards with reviewing at regular intervals
Practice testing – Self explanatory, but important aspect is also that you also get a huge benefit of creating your own question for self testing.
Anki – Flashcard software with spaced repetition system
I hope that even though you had a bad experience in school and studied a language for a long time without learning it that you realize it is a immensely rewarding experience when you use the right methods 😉
If you have some questions, or comments feel free to contact me!


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Kidz Central Station offers more than 5,000 classes and camps for every age and interest, representing hundreds of the NY area's top activity providers. With a sophisticated search engine and class reviews from fellow parents, it is easy to find the best classes and activities for your children, sign up for a trial class, and directly enroll.


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Who is the Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance?
Mission Statement
The Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance is a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-deductible organization whose mission is to evoke the healing spirit of Forgiveness worldwide. We declare that "Forgiveness Is the Greatest Healer of Them All"1 and that "Without Forgiveness There Is No Future"2.
To accomplish this far-reaching mission we have set the following goals:
- To establish an International Forgiveness Day in every village and hamlet across the world by the year 2025.
- To bring the curative powers of forgiveness to the elderly, to youth, to chemically dependent and/or abused women, men and children through classes, workshops and seminars.
- To promote the practice of forgiveness as a Life Skill and to develop curriculum, classes and workshops for children, youth and adults of all ages.
- To develop training programs to certify counselors as "Forgiveness Life Skill Teachers."
- To create forgiveness workshops and seminars in corporations to effectuate breakthroughs and help increase net profits. The benefits of forgiveness training breakthroughs make possible more creative, stress-free and happy job relationships which can increase net profits.
- To promote and publicize the research findings that Forgiveness creates better health, abundance and ease, more joy, greater optimism and hope and lessens depression, stress, illness, disease. Forgiveness also opens one to more lasting, happy, supportive relationships.
- To help develop and conduct further research to quantify and codify the powerful effects of the applied practice of forgiveness in a multiplicity of settings.
- To create entertainment/learning events (Forgiveness Film Festivals, Forgiveness Concerts, etc) in communities around the world.
1 Dr. Gerald Jampolsky
2 Archbishop Desmond Tutu


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Born in the Ivory Coast to Malian parents, Diawara moved to France to pursue acting, appearing in Cheick Oumar Sissoko's 1999 feature film La Genèse, Dani Kouyaté's popular 2001 film Sia, le rêve du python, in the internationally renowned street theatre troupe Royal Deluxe, and played a leading role in the musical Kirikou et Karaba.
She later took up the guitar and began composing her own material, writing songs that blend Wassalou traditions of Southern Mali with international influences. Noted for her distinct "sensuous voice," she has performed and recorded with Oumou Sangaré, AfroCubism, Dee Dee Bridgewater (on Red Earth: A Malian Journey), and the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou.
Her new EP was released May 9, 2011 and her debut album Fatou with World Circuit Records was released in September 2011.
I saw her concert live yesterday.


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In the first half of 2018, the U.S. E&P sector continued to reap the benefits of its dramatic evolution from decades of "boom or bust" exploration to large-scale, manufacturing-style exploitation of premier resource plays. Upstream companies halved their break-evens and reserve replacement costs through technological innovation, financial discipline, and ruthless portfolio paring, which allowed them to generate record domestic oil production in 2018 on half the capital outlays expended in 2014. As a result, the 44 E&Ps we track reported $21 billion in pre-tax operating profits in the first half of 2018, up from $6.2 billion in the first six months of 2017, and over $50 billion in operating cash flow, up from $39 billion a year ago. Most notably, these companies are on pace to garner an astonishing $30 billion in free cash flow. Today, we discuss the ongoing effort by leading E&Ps to maintain financial discipline in a period of strong oil and gas prices.
Strategically, management's focus has shifted from survival to sustained long-term growth. Resisting the impulse to spend the rising influx of cash to spur near-term output growth, companies are opting for a balanced approach, allocating capital to measured spending increases, debt reduction, and rewarding shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. In their financial reports for the first half of 2018, our group of 44 E&Ps boosted total 2018 capital spending by 5% over their initial guidance to $68.1 billion, which is 10% higher than their 2017 investment. The companies returned $9.3 billion to shareholders through dividends ($3.3 billion) and share buybacks ($6 billion) in 2018's January-through-June period and have paid down debt by about $8 billion since year-end 2017.
In earnings calls over the past few weeks, management teams did address some headwinds facing the industry, primarily current infrastructure constraints out of the Permian Basin and service cost inflation, which resulted in some short-term reallocation of capital. But the emphasis was on new three-to-five-year plans designed to generate rising output growth and profitability into and through the 2020s. In other words, E&Ps are increasingly adopting the long-term investment strategies of integrated oil majors.
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Pulmonary Function Tests in Older Adults
Cristine Berry, MD, MHS, College of Medicine, University of Arizona
May 2015
|TIPS FOR USING PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS (PFTs) IN OLDER ADULTS
Indications for Measuring Pulmonary Function
Common indications for pulmonary function testing (PFT) in older adults are symptoms that suggest lung disease, such as dyspnea, chest tightness, cough, and wheezing. However, some older patients may not experience these symptoms even in the presence of lung disease because they will instinctively limit their activities to avoid exertion that might cause the symptoms to occur. Thus, their low activity levels may preclude symptoms, even in the presence of significant (but undiagnosed) pulmonary disease. There is also evidence to suggest that older individuals have a diminished perception of bronchospasm compared with younger adults. With these concerns in mind, it is reasonable to have a lower threshold for obtaining PFTs in older adults.
The most common PFT is spirometry, which measures the volume of air exhaled from the lungs during a forced expiratory maneuver. Most older adults are able to successfully complete this test, but potential challenges may affect performance in some individuals. For example, patients must be able to hear the technician and understand instructions, form a tight seal with their lips around the mouthpiece, inhale maximally, and then exhale with sustained maximal effort over several seconds to obtain accurate results.
Spirometric measurements include forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and the ratio of these values (FEV1/FVC). Both FEV1 and FVC decline with age, but the decline in FEV1 is greater (Figure 1). Thus, the FEV1/FVC ratio also declines with age.
The FEV1/FVC ratio is useful in the diagnosis of obstructive lung diseases. However, because it changes over the lifespan, the definition of obstruction in older patients has been controversial.
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines indicate that a fixed ratio (FEV1/FVC <0.70) should be used to define obstruction, but there is concern this may lead to over-diagnosis among older patients, all of whom experience a decline in FEV1/ FVC. The American Thoracic Society currently recommends defining obstruction by an FEV1/FVC below the 5th percentile for the adult population (see resource list on back page).
Measurement of Lung Volumes
Lung volumes are commonly measured in response to abnormal spirometry to confirm the presence of a restrictive ventilatory defect or to evaluate for hyperinflation and air trapping due to an obstructive ventilatory defect. Lung volumes, including total lung capacity (TLC) and residual volume (RV) (Figure 2), may be determined using body plethysmography or a gas dilution technique. TLC, which usually remains constant with aging, is reduced in restrictive lung diseases. RV, which increases with age, may be further increased in obstructive lung disorders.
Assessing Gas Exchange
Assessment of gas exchange involves measuring the diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) and/or arterial blood gas analysis. DLCO decreases with age, as does resting arterial oxygen tension (PaO2). Reference equations specific for age have been established, but in general, PaO2 <70 mmHg is abnormal. Both DLCO and PaO2 may be further reduced in disorders that compromise gas exchange, including interstitial lung disease, pulmonary edema, pulmonary vascular disease, and emphysema.
Assessing Respiratory Muscle Strength
Respiratory muscle strength decreases with age. Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP, MEP) can be measured in a PFT lab, but the results are dependent on patient effort. Thus, further testing may be needed when results indicate respiratory muscle weakness. Normal values, however, rule out significant weakness.
PFT Interpretation in Older Adults
Typical patterns on PFTs in common conditions affecting lung functioning older adults are shown in the table below. Lung function varies by age, sex, and height, and complex equations incorporate these variables to predict normal PFT values. Measured values are compared with predicted values to determine if they are abnormal. Of note, many of these equations were developed from data sets with age limits (e.g., analysis of NHANES III excluded data from patients of age >80 years when establishing normal PFT values), so caution is advised when interpreting PFTs in older patients.
Decline in height with advancing age can affect PFT predicted values. For patients with kyphosis in particular, arm span (from the tip of one outstretched arm to the other) may be substituted for height to determine predicted values. Normal PFT values are lower in shorter individuals, so using arm span avoids the over-estimation of pulmonary function that can occur if height measurements are "artifactually" short due to kyphosis or other conditions.
References and Resources
- Berry CE, Wise RA. Interpretation of pulmonary function test: issues and controversies. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2009; 37: 173-180.
- Cerveri I, Zoia MC, Fanfulla F, et al. Reference values of arterial oxygen tension in the middle-aged and elderly. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1995; 152: 934-941.
- Enright PL. Aging of the respiratory system. Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 6th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2009.
- Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. Pocket Guide to COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention. 2013.
- Pellegrino R, Viegi G, Brusasco V, et al. Interpretative strategies for lung function tests. Eur Respir J 2005;26: 948-968.
- Sharma G, Goodwin J. Effect of aging on respiratory system physiology and immunology. Clin Interv Aging 2006; 1: 253-260.


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MUFF16 DIARY (13) - Night #2
I arrived to the second night of the festival with plenty of time to sink a couple of beverages. The barman gave me a free shot of bourbon (the bottle was down to dregs), and so I was sufficiently boozed up (which is completely uncharacteristic for me). Director Travis Bain flew down from Cairns (QLD) for the screening of his creature-feature THROWBACK. This was one of my favourite Australian indie-films of last year. In fact FakeShemp.Net awarded the film the 'Glenn Award' as part of our inaugural FakeShemp.Net Awards.
The lights dimmed and the audience was treated to Travis's latest short film LITTLE NIPPERS, a quirky story of karma, featuring killer lobsters. The audience response was good, and then unexpectedly we were shown a teaser concept trailer for his upcoming feature film STARSPAWN. Using stock footage, the trailer pieced together an ambiguous narrative and presented a tone and atmosphere that we should expect from the project. It was certainly an attention grabber.
And then there was THROWBACK. I needn't say much about the film itself. Lord knows we have covered it extensively at FakeShemp.Net over the last twelve months. Needless to say that I LOVE the film and recommend it to anyone who loves genre. It's a perfectly structured film and shot gloriously with limitless affection for schlock cinema. It's available on DVD and BLU-RAY (uk) and I would urge all lovers of indie cinema to support Travis by purchasing a copy.
Jarret and I made a mad-dash for the toilets before quickly hitting the bar up for another drink. We then made our way back into the cinema for the Melbourne premier of Richard Wolstencroft's latest feature film THE SECOND COMING VOL 1.
Richard addressed the audience and prepared them for a sensory overload. His film promised (threatened) to be a kinetic mind-fuck... and that's precisely what it was. Based on a collection of works from W.B. Yeates the film is presented as a mash-up of ideas and concepts, each presented as separate narratives but are woven together thematically. It's an experimental and existential film that proved to be a truly captivating and thought provoking experience. Best described as a psychotic marriage of David Lynch and Richard Stanley, it's also a film that demands contemplation. It cannot be watched and judged immediately. I know that I certainly need to process it more before I can fully comprehend it. Stay tuned for my review of the film....
Richard followed the film with an extensive Q&A session and discussed how the film originated and the process he went through to film it. He was joined on stage by his editor Mark Bakaitis and actress Kristen Condon and they gave the audience an impassioned background narrative of the project and what things lay ahead.
And as soon as it all began, night number two of the festival was done and dusted. It was a brilliant night of cinema, attended by a dedicated audience of movie lovers. What a bunch of folk they are too. MUFF16 reigns supreme!
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Cycle the Highlands & Coast of Vietnam - 11 Days
Take in the rural villages, misty pine forests, and lush tropical coastal forests on this unforgettable 11-day cycling itinerary. Start in Dalat to see where Asia's favorite coffee is grown, then descend to the coast to see fishing villages maintain traditional ways of life. Cycle along the coast to reach the heritage trade town of Hoi An, then top off your trip with a cruise on the beautiful and tranquil Lan Ha Bay.


text: Celebrity Celebrity Moms Jenna Dewan-Tatum's New Mom Style: "Heels Are a Rarity" By Rita Kokshanian Published on May 1, 2014 @ 03:53PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images Jenna Dewan-Tatum has her hands full. Wife to Channing Tatum (he with the glorious abs), the actress is filming the upcoming season of Witches of East End, was just named one of People magazine's most beautiful people, and recently designed a pouch for Birchbox to benefit Baby Buggy (it's available through May). But, most importantly, Dewan-Tatum is a new mother—she gave birth to daughter Everly 11 months ago. We had to ask her how her style has changed since becoming a mom. "Heels are a rarity these days," Dewan-Tatum tells InStyle.com. "Now that I'm carrying around my baby 24/7 it's become all about being comfortable." Her favorites are Isabel Marant boots and jeans. Like any busy mother, Dewan-Tatum has a few trusty beauty products that she uses when she only has a few minutes to get ready. "I swear by the Shu Uemura eyelash curler to make me look awake and refreshed even when I'm not," she says. "Also I dab on Clé de Peau concealer to even out my skin in a pinch." (This girl's got good taste—both of these products are on InStyle's list of 2014 Best Beauty Buys.) And, of course, there are some newbies on her beauty counter that she's come to rely on since becoming a mom, including SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, and Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 (one of our favorites, too). See more chic moms in our celebrity maternity style gallery. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit


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FROM DESIGN NEWS: Emotional AI Makes Your Car Really Know How You Feel
Automakers have their eyes on new tech claiming to be capable of analyzing and adjusting to real-time human emotional states behind the wheel, allowing for a personalized experience in which your vehicle knows how to keep you awake, entertained and safe.
FROM ENTREPRENEUR: How AI Can Make Customer Service More Efficient
By analyzing historical customer service data and identifying recurring patterns, artificial intelligence has the ability to generate human-like automated responses to customer queries, serving as assistance for professionals handling a high volume of requests.
FROM JACK PHAN: Netflix Has Adopted Machine Learning to Personalize Its Marketing Game at Scale.
Ever wonder how Netflix determines which movies and shows appear in your "Suggested" category? You can thank artificial intelligence for that. The technology uncovers user insights such as browsing and viewing history to allow for ultimate individualized personalization.
FROM DETROIT FREE PRESS: Amazon Pairs with GM, Volvo to Deliver Packages to Your Car
In an effort to increase efficiency and meet consumer demands, Amazon is now offering car-side delivery to their Prime members. This new service allows customers to customize their shopping experience from start to finish to align with their preferences.


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Benetton Treviso overturned a 15-6 deficit to complete a festive double over their Italian rivals Aironi Rugby, with Chris Burton kicking the match-winning penalty at Stadio Zaffanella.
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 Their goal-kicking scrum half Tito Tebaldi could not convert a 74th minute penalty from a tight angle, and French full-back Julien Laharrague then missed a last-gasp drop goal attempt.
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The best way of overcoming a low self-esteem is to treat both a possible biological angle and psychological angle. A low self-esteem seldom exists by itself. If you have a biological disorder, of which you may not be aware and which could date back to your childhood, this will affect your self-image, because you may have been bombarded with stress hormones over which you have no conscious control. By far the most common biological disorder is hypoglycemia. This can be treated by going on a hypoglycemic diet as a first step. A low self-esteem comes in all forms and shapes, from feeling sorry about the self, to being overly sensitive or feeling insecure and being aggressive in personal relationships. Most of these feelings are usually interpreted to be of "psychological" origin.
It is interesting to note that there is an association between being overweight (obese) affecting our self-image and being depressed. This is not necessarily because being "fat" alone, causes you to have a negative self-image, but being overweight and depression have a common biological factor, that causes you to be both overweight AND depressed. The common factor is insulin resistance which interferes with the absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates (sugars) in the diet into biological energy called ATP. This energy is essential in the production of feel good neurotransmitters such as serotonin. Hence without that energy we tend to become depressed and cannot feel good about oneself. Furthermore, without serotonin we cannot produce melatonin the sleeping hormone, and causing one to suffer from insomnia. For a discussion as to what came first; insulin resistance (hypoglycemic syndrome) or obesity, see here.
You can test yourself for hypoglycemia at home by completing the Nutrition Behavior Inventory Test (NBI) or The Hypo Quiz. If you score high you are likely to have a metabolic disorder that may have affected your self-image. This can be treated nutritionally under the supervision of a Nutritional Doctor or a Clinical Nutritionist. Apart from that, I know from clinical experience that a low self-esteem cannot be got rid of with "rational" arguments alone, and well-meaning motherhood statement like "love yourself".
In terms of Transactional Analysis (TA) a negative self-image is derived from a judgmental PARENT EGO STATE, over which we have no conscious control. The PARENT ego contains "habits of thought", mostly irrational on a "good" "bad" spectrum, that can be retrained by means of "behaviouristic techniques". Part of our mind does not respond to rational debates, but are simply TRAINED to think in a particular way.The PARENT ego is more like an animal thinking like your pet dog. You cannot rationalize with your dog to behave in a certain way. YOU HAVE TO TRAIN IT. The Positive Ego Training Program is really a RCBT program that retrains the mind to think the way you want it to think. I have set out this program in my book"Getting off the Hook" here. (Go to page 36).
A shortened version of our self-help psychotherapy can be found at our web site here, which needs to be studied in its entirety from beginning to end. It includes a program showing you how to overcome a negative self-image, and assertiveness training program, communication course and values clarification course. See also: Nine weeks Psychotherapy Course:
What is hypoglycemia
The Serotonin Connection
Depression is a Nutritional Disease
Depression: Disease of Energy Production
The Positive Ego Traning Program
Alcoholism and Addiction is a Treatable Disease
Self-Help Personal Growth Psychotherapy