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1. In large saucepot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic, carrots, celery, and onion, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are almost soft, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium; stir in 2 tablespoons flour. Gradually stir in broth. Stir in thyme, bay leaf, parsley, pepper, and nutmeg.
2. Add potatoes and heat to simmering. Partially cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. In small bowl, whisk together milk and remaining 1 tablespoon flour; stir mixture into soup. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until soup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt, and pepper; remove and discard thyme sprigs, and bay leaf.
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But that's not all. SlickWraps is doing much more than just 50% off of all the SlickWraps they sell for every device, gaming console, and smartwatch. They are also giving away a grand prize trip to CES in January. A random skin will have that golden ticket for all expense paid trip to Las Vegas for CES. Which is a pretty amazing prize. Again, that's not all. SlickWraps is giving out $10,000 in cold hard cash. Each skin that they sell will randomly have a $1, $5, $10, $20, or a $100 bill inside. The first 100 people to buy SlickWraps on Friday, will receive $20 in cash as well as a chance to go to CES in 2016.
That is all in addition to the 50% off storewide, for just 8 hours on Friday. I think its safe to say that this is the biggest Black Friday sale this year, so far. You'll want to use the promo code "BLACKFRIDAY" (without the quotes of course) at check out, this way you will indeed get your 50% off of your purchases.
SlickWraps makes skins for all sorts of devices, including the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Moto X Pure Edition, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, iPhone 6S, iPad Air 2 and many other devices. These SlickWraps are great to put on your device as they help to reduce how slippery these devices can be. Especially ones like the HTC One M9. While these SlickWraps do not provide as much protection as a regular case would, they do not make them bulky at all. Which is something we can all appreciate. Additionally there are loads of different styles and textures you can get for your smartphone including Carbon Fiber, Leather, wood and more! SlickWraps makes these for gaming consoles as well. Including the latest, Sony PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.
This sale starts Friday at Noon EST and lasts for 8 hours. And if you want a chance to win that all expense paid trip to CES in January, you'll want to be there early! As only the first 100 customers will be entered. And they'll also get $20 in cash with their order. Not a bad sale at all. Head over to Slickwraps.com now and see what SlickWraps are available.

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Contentious proposals for housing scheme get nod
The standing committee of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) passed the controversial proposals clearing the deck for the existing bidders for the Sanjaynagar housing scheme at Warasiya. The proposals were brought, after the civic body sought a legal opinion from a retired Supreme Court judge.
The standing committee on Friday allowed a proposal by the VMC commissioner seeking the reinstatement of WAPCOS Ltd as the project management consultant. The agency was shown the door after alleged irregularities had come to light in the housing scheme.
The irregularities that the VMC administration had highlighted included that of the partners of the realty joint venture (JV) changing stakes in the JV. While Narayan Realty Pvt Ltd had a 51% stake in the JV, SaiRuchi and DMC Infra Developers had 49% stake. This was changed to 15% stake of Narayan Realty and 85% stake of SaiRuchi and DMC Infra Developers after the bid for the project got through.
As many as 2,637 houses will be constructed at Kishanwadi as a part of the project. The housing scheme will come up under the Pradhan MantriAavasYojana (PMAY). The houses that will come up at the site include 1,841 dwellings for Sanjaynagar residents that were razed last year.


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5 Month Low-Carb
Healthy Fat
This is the only original "banting" course written from which all the other courses you will see have actually been taken. It is a correspondence course which you can do at your leisure, developed by myself for people needing to lose weight and get healthier in the process. Many people battle to lose weight and don't realise that there are certain underlying factors they've never been told about – and that is why they don't lose weight. This LCHF course is a hands-on (by you) correspondence course which will take you through the LCHF weight loss journey from start to finish as you put into practice all you learn, as you learn it. It incorporates the following:
- Information on how to lose weight – this plan works for everyone and is great for diabetics too
- Information on why this plan works with a little bit of science (don't worry, not too much! It will be very understandable for everyone – you won't need a degree to understand the simple way this is presented, I promise)
- Eating plan and diet
- Menu ideas
- Recipes with every lesson – to help you on your way
- Optional: Blood reports ordered & read by Sally-Ann (Lessons 1 & 5) followed by a report and suggestions per person regarding these blood tests
- A certificate of completion at the end of the course for those who qualify
Some feedback on the LCHF course from the 100's of emails received:
- "I have always loved bread, pasta, and anything with carbs, but magically I feel that I have cut the craving and have not touched any of it for the past 5 weeks and am fine with that. The rest of my family still eat it so it is in the house but does not bother me. I am on my 6th week of following this 5-month LCHF course strictly and have seen the following changes:
- My sleeping has improved – no longer waking at 3am and lying awake for hours trying to get back to sleep. This used to happen 5 nights out of 7.
- I no longer use my asthma pump AT ALL – I had started waking in the middle of the night, every night to use my pump as my chest had closed. My pump is now gathering dust.
- My nails have strengthened and grown – didn't expect that!
- Have lost 3 kgs – started at 62kg and now 59kg mainly from the tummy area.
- Have energy all day, even late afternoon, to the delight of my 10 year old son.
- I am determined to stick to this for the sake of my long-term health. Thanks for all of the wonderful information!!
- I would say the LCHF programme is worth staying on for life! My blood pressure has come down to 117/78 so I have cut my Zetomax down to 10mg. I'm delighted with this result!!
- Sally-Ann – thank you for the best and most exciting information I think I've ever studied. I'm on Lesson 4, but am terrified I'll be disappointed when this comes to an end, I want it to go on for much longer. Thank you thank you thank you for this – it's changed my life and probably saved it!"
Best of all – you do it from home, receive your information via email, and never have to attend a single class!
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I wrote in the last post about how Cowichan Valley is reshaping its defence and Jim Ingram continued to do that with a trade that is actually dated before the trade with Dauphin.
The Capitals acquired former Coquitlam affiliate player D Djordje Leposavic (92) from the NOJHL's North Bay Trappers for future considerations.
Leposavic had a breakout year offensively in 2011-12, with point totals far and away better than anything he has ever posted since starting his junior career three years ago. Cowichan is obviously hoping that last season wasn't just an aberration and that the New Westminster product can add some offensive punch to its blueline.
This deal hasn't been confirmed on either team's website, but it is posted on the BCHL website, so here's how it breaks down.
To Cowichan Valley Capitals:
D Djordje Leposavic (92)
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KUWAIT CITY, June 3: A bedoun has retracted what he said in a video clip that an unidentified Bangladeshi man stabbed him with a knife, reports Al-Anba daily.
He told police the Bangladeshi hurt himself while selling watermelon in Northwest Sulaibikhat. He added this happened following a quarrel between him and the buyer over the weight on the melon.


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A blind, callous, and abrasive Dwarf living under the care of the Elves of Rivendell. His face is hideously scarred, and his eyes are gone, replaced by sunken tissue. He lives in the mountains just above the haven, and seems content to smith useless bits of metal to occupy all his free time. The only Elf with whom he is on speaking terms in Kemendin; the two seem to have a history.
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Extracurricular activities: The school has lot of good tools and techniques which are required to entice and engage a toddler. All the activities also encourage learning and are focused on making the child happy.
Recently they organized a "Farm Fest", in which they got all live animals to the school, Cow, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep, Hen, Rabbit and a Tortoise too. My baby was thrilled and enjoyed every bit of the same. They also had a Horse and a Camel ride which was good. It appeared that they had planned the event meticulously and had put in lot of hard work to organize the same. They had recently organized the Grandparent's Day, which was very good.
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When I have started searching for a school for my daughter, I have selected a perfect school i.e., FirstCryOi Playschool SR Nagar. Their way of teaching, interacting with each and every student to support them to learn, play, etc.
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Whenever you are overwhelmed, just remember there is always someone thinking of you! We are all a lot stronger than we think, and more capable than we can even imagine! Let this bracelet be a reminder to someone that is special to you. It is a perfect gift from your heart to theirs, and whenever they look at it they will be reminded of you!
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This band has established Baltimore musicians that enjoy entertaining all audiences. Their musical selections cover a wide variety of tastes from Classic Rock, R&B, Country, Funk, Rock & Roll and Jazz Standards.
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In addition to exciting new fabrics that you won't find elsewhere, Blind Depot offers the classic, traditional roller shades that never seem to go out of style. Choose from countless patterns, designs, textures, and solids and options to darken the room, or let the natural light pour in! Dress up your roller shade with one of our many decorative hem styles and finish it off with our vast selection of trim options in a rainbow of designer colors. Available headrails include traditional spring tension and continuous loop cord.
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Vertical blinds are ideal for covering doorwalls or any large expanse of glass. Because they will "slide" with the window, they work well for just about any sliding window. Made of PVC or fabric, Vertical vanes are made of PVC or fabric, 3 1/2" wide and come in a plethora of colors, textures and patterns. Verticals are a popular choice due to their good light control and easy cleaning.
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Available in 1" and 2" slat sizes, wood blinds are beautiful yet durable. Choose from several valance options and decorative cloth tapes in a myriad of colors, textures and patterns. Wood blinds from Blind Depot are a classic choice whether you prefere casual comfort or all out elegance.
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For their Catholic Schools Week success, the Advancement Director, Principal and community of Immaculate Conception School (Elkton, MD) didn't rely solely on luck. The Healey Education Foundation Playbook Challenge winners worked cleverly and diligently to achieve 86% student re-registration by the end of the week and also to welcome new families to their school. (See the list of all Catholic Schools Week Challenge winners.)
To guarantee a vibrant, busy atmosphere for their weekend Wonka's Open House, they hosted it concurrently with the Parent School Organization's annual Waffles & Raffles.
Historically attended by parishioners following Mass, the event this year drew many others who could go to Mass, enjoy a meal and tour the school all in one Sunday morning visit.
"For busy families, this was a huge benefit, " said Emily Murphy, Advancement Director, ICS. "We also invited Mayor Alt, a board member, to serve his famous sausage gravy at the breakfast. He is larger than life, and we knew he'd create a draw."
Carrying the theme through every aspect of its programming helped the school generate energy and enthusiasm before, during and after Catholic Schools Week. Some highlights:
- The school made an enormous splash online. The Day of Giving video received 3,900 views and was shared over 30 times by parents, grandparents, parishioners, faculty and alumni.
- The Open House was made possible by a full team effort. Faculty, staff and parents worked together to create an event that engaged both current families and prospective families.
- That Sunday, 240 people came into the school. Current students were proud to bring their parents to their classrooms to see their desks, classroom projects and teachers. Of seven prospective families that toured during the Open House, three have registered at ICS for next year and a fourth family, with three children, scheduled a shadow day.
- The Day of Giving brought in 31 gifts totaling $1,942.
- The Open House began a full week of activities, including an oldies dress-down day and school talent show.
- Since Catholic Schools Week, the advancement office has been receiving inquiries and calls each day.
"I'm going to a school where there were balloons and lollipops…EVERYWHERE!" — Newly Registered PreK-3 Student
While the festive atmosphere created to kick off Catholic Schools Week may not be an everyday experience at the school, the community spirit shared is always present.
"Immaculate Conception School is an amazing school that offers its students a tight-knit community, rigorous academics and individualized attention from caring faculty," said Megan Famular, Director of Schools, Healey Education Foundation. "Families travel from as far as an hour away for this educational experience. High schools are eager to enroll ICS students because they are hard-working, thoughtful and socially aware."


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Every small business wants to grow into a big one someday. Consider these five key growth strategies. Eventually you want your small business to grow into a big business, right? If that's true, then learn which big-business growth strategies might work for you.
Here are five growth strategies that small businesses should consider. Not every strategy will be right for your situation, but some of these might offer an opportunity for your business.
- Market segmentation
"Market segmentation" simply means picking a sub-set of the entire marketplace that you can organize your sales efforts around. Out of all the people in the world, who will you try to sell to?Most big businesses are good at carving out their corner of the market. Then they do whatever they can to own that space.
Red Bull gets its energy drinks in front of a young, adventurous crowd: its segment of the market. Have you wondered why Red Bull owns a Formula One racing team? That's why.
Pepsi was losing its battle with Coca-Cola to become the heavyweight cola company. Instead of trying to beat Coke at its own game, Pepsi focused on a young, fun-loving demographic. Many Pepsi commercials show younger music stars, celebrities or other young status symbols.In other words, Pepsi stopped targeting the over-30 crowd and segmented its market. Coke is still the top dog, but thanks partially to market segmentation, Pepsi has built a very successful brand as well.
Most small business owners would be happy with building the next Pepsi, but many are afraid to eliminate part of a potential market. It can seem scary, but you need to focus on your core customer if you want a clear path to growth.Segmenting your market comes down to making choices. Who will you serve? Who will you avoid? And which segment can you focus on to improve profitability?
- Leveraging partnerships
Some small business owners love to complain about how they can't compete with the vendor relationships that the big guys enjoy. It's true you can't "pay to play" like the Fortune 500s, but you can leverage partnerships in a savvy way.
For example, let's say your small business makes tennis balls and you have a technology that makes the balls bounce better and last longer. You have a great product, but you don't have a manufacturing facility, a distribution channel or any of the other parts of the tennis-ball supply chain. All you have are great tennis balls.
You may not be able to compete with the big industry players like Wilson, Penn or Prince for sponsorships or tournament partnerships, but you could partner with a tennis-ball factory and a distribution company. In fact, you could partner with them without having to pay a cent for your own factory or distribution. Just pay your partners a portion of the profit every time you sell a tennis ball.
The result? You negotiate for mainstream production and distribution without paying the huge upfront cost of building a plant or hiring a shipping company. Now you can focus on selling tennis balls instead of worrying about making them.
Big businesses can pay for partnerships up front. Small businesses have to negotiate for partnerships that pay per sale.
- Use checklists
Big businesses have massive facilities, complex supply chains and large equipment. Managing the day-to-day operations in these environments is too complex for one person. There are too many variables to track.
Guess what? Small businesses are the same way. Small business owners have to wear many hats. If you don't hold yourself accountable and remind yourself to do something that "brings home the bacon," then it's easy to get caught up doing things that aren't essential. In the rush of a normal day, it's also easy to forget to do a critical task.
Take a page from big business and develop process lists or checklists for specific tasks and jobs. Give yourself a guide to success and a reminder to do the essentials each day.
- Acquisitions
Perhaps the primary way that most big businesses grow is through acquisitions. Before you think I'm off my rocker by suggesting this move for small businesses, let me explain.
First, acquisitions are tough. You can easily break the bank with one bad purchase. That said, acquisitions can be a massive source of profit and a means to growth if you make a few key moves.
You know what's a good buy in your industry. Follow tip No. 3 and keep to a specific list of characteristics that you're looking for. Don't let emotion or ego play a role in a major purchase. Stick to the checklist.
Secondly, do you have the budget to buy up everyone in the industry? Probably not. I'm not suggesting that you buy something you can't afford. But you can afford some businesses, especially those that you can improve. Don't dismiss acquisitions just because you're small.
- Become a leader in the industry
Big businesses often make their name by leading an industry. They make moves when other businesses sit by the wayside.
I was recently talking with the employees of a large distribution company that wants to do business in China. There's just one problem: The distribution company ships products for other companies and those businesses don't trust the distribution channels in China yet. As a result, the distribution company isn't selling in that region.
If there are no products to ship to an area, the company doesn't set up distribution in that area. But if there's no reliable distribution network, nobody ships products. It becomes a chicken or egg problem where neither side wants to move first.
So what does this company do? They say, "We know you don't like the distribution there, so we're going to fix it. Then, you can give us all of your business in China."
Is it a bold move? Yes.
Is it an expensive move? Yes.
Is anyone else currently doing it? No.
Does that mean that there is a huge opportunity for growth? Yes.
What's the lesson for small businesses? Don't be afraid to solve the hard problems that everyone else avoids. There is a lot of money to be made when you're the first person to fix something.


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Uplifting quality of life for occupants is often the primary aim of designing environments for human perception. Such places exude heightened experiential qualities including orientation, sense of place, and designing for the classical senses to create environments that help occupants to thrive. But what happens when designing for human perception leads to a more surreal experience? What happens when an environment is purposefully designed to bring occupants to the "edge of perceptional boundaries"? (1)
The Nyx project by Alberto Caiola Studio presents a "hand-drawn architecture of light" located in Shanghai, China. (1) This rooftop bar plays with one's visual perception as it transiently shifts between abstraction and reality with its 21,000 meters of UV reactive cord that glows blue within the black light. (1) From the image above, one can see how this immersive project invites occupants into what feels like a three-dimensional architectural drawing. This project certainly pushes the human senses into new territory, while simultaneously providing an "augmented physical experience" (1) that pulls from the past — with its classical column ruins that also transport one into the future through sensory-shifting abstraction.
The Nyx project serves as example for how you as an architect can push perceptual boundaries, not only through virtual architectural representation, but also through physical architectural experience. The Nyx project feels as though the virtual and physical realms have fused to create a unique environment that challenges many "sense of place" assumptions and standards. What is created is a space that challenges how we build, and experience that built world.
As you design, I invite you to think about human perception more deeply. How can you bend perception to find new and innovative ways to uplift quality of life for your building occupants? After all, there may be great opportunity within your next project to tap into human perception in entirely new ways. Just as with the Nyx project, your designs can challenge standards of perception to create amazing places that exude heightened performance.
(1) Alberto Caiola Studio. (2019) Hacking Visual Perception, Alberto Caiola cross-pollinates classical archetypes with virtual hues. V2COM.
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Of course we still need to make our way gently through Spring first which happens to be one of my favourite seasons of them all. My garden is slowly waking up and if we could get a few more lovely days to warm up the soil I think all my spring bulbs will be up and out!!
At the moment all sorts of lovely things are flowering, and I have been buying lots of colourful things to add to the garden.
With sky that is blue I have enjoyed being out the back in the garden in the afternoons. I re discovered lots of garden art, the perks of having a good friend that passes me her seconds!
The Gerberers I found at the Supermarket in a reduced to clear trolley, all they needed was a DRINK!!
I am loving finding plants that have self seeded and have found themselves a permanent spot in the garden.
All my climbers are budding up, like my Clematis. This year it should be lovely, likewise the Wisteria.
Our local fruit shop is selling large Mandarins at the moment and by golly they are tasty! I have been getting my daily Vitamin C fix via these.
The Op Shops are so so at the moment for me. But I did come home with two Tiles and a cute Wade Whimsy. I remember when they came in breakfast cereal, talk about showing my age!!
It's not all gardening and op shops, I treated wee Oscar to a dress up. He wouldn't move for me, he just stood still with that 'WTF are you doing to me' look on his face. Cute or what!!
One sunny afternoon I took a drive out to a Daffodil Farm as they grow and sell beautiful flowers. You can pick 5 bunches of 10 flowers for $20, now that is a good deal. No one runs the shop, it is all based on honesty, put the money in a pot or write down your intention to pay on line giving your name etc. How cool is that in this day and age.
Top left is the 5 bunches I purchased. I only used half and added some Tulips I had bought from the flower lady on River Road. Bottom right is the other half of all the flowers in a vase seat belted into my car as I dropped them off to Jaks girlfriend Alex as she like me loves Spring Flowers.
I spent Friday out and about with Bint Webber as she had retail shopping to do in town so I went along for the ride. We had a beautiful lunch at Donovans Chocolate, mine was so big half of it came home. Anyway we ended up at Bunnings where I got 10 plants @ .95 cents each, and they went straight into the 'Garden Bed'.
I also found a parcel in my mail box from my fabulous friend Lou-lou-belle. She gave me the set of Blue African bracelets when TOF was in hospital, the Yellow set was in the parcel. Love you Louise to the moon and back!!
The evenings here can still be a little cool. As TOF is an early to bed kinda guy, and I'm a stay up late person, so I get the pets for company. Toebee (top left) almost smiles while he sleeps. Big just finds a spot and relaxes.
Sheba and Oscar are usually snoring away on the couch with me, always up for a snuggle coz dogs are like that! Unconditional love all the way!
Thankfully our couch is huge, as the youngest member of the fur family needs to S-T-R-E-T-C-H out as long as he can get.
Forgot to say when I went to the Daf farm I continued on to Gordonton. I love visiting 'The Mandarin Tree' a gorgeous little gallery that stocks Dawns creations. I bought the funky candle holder except I have been using it for cone incense. I also went to Wairere Nursery and came home with two shrubs! The Donald Trump loo paper was in a parcel at my front door when I got home, a wee purchase from Ali Express!!! OMG the things you can buy off that site.
Saturday was forecast for BEAUTIFUL WEATHER but someone got that quite wrong! TOF and I plus Max and his girlfriend Toni, plus all our dogs x 4, decided we would still head out to Raglan.
Our Sheba and Max's Stella are total water babes, they had so much fun in the sea, with a stick.
Kia is happy to run on the sand and chase the other two. Oscar I kept on a leash as there was no way I wanted him wet and covered in sand. He still had his fare share of fun.
This trio of wet and smelly rode home in the back of TOFs truck (Toyota Surf), but we did stop for a Steak and Cheese pie and a coffee before leaving Raglan. The rain set in as we drove home, so much for beautiful sunny day!
This was Sheba later that night, you could say she was 'knackered'!
I had a 'stay at home' day today. While waiting for the washing to finish I sat at the outdoor table under the SUN umbrella with a brew and some Super wine biscuits, great dunkers! I was planning. I want to re vamp TOFs sacred vege garden. I want some raised beds to make it easier to tend to for both of us. Now to put the plan into action.
Oscar had a cunning plan of his own. He planted himself next to the Celery, with grand ideas of growing big. Works for plants!!
With washing done and hung, I potted about in the garden. Dead heading, weeding and even planting.
I emptied and scrubbed a couple of bright pots and then re planted them. Above is a Gardenia from Wairere Nursery.
This is the other Shrub I got from the nursery. The flowers are vibrant and adorable.
Visions of Spring.
My most happiest place of all is coming to life again!!
I picked some Freesias and bought them inside to enjoy there fragrance.
Growing failed so Oscar retired to our bed,
yes dirt and all!!
Thankfully it was dry and brushed off.
That wall got some additions today (plenty of room for more). I faffed about at home doing STUFF. All ready for work tomorrow now.
Before I sign off from the weekly round up, check out how long my hair is getting! Fingers crossed it keeps getting longer, like down to my BUM!!
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Natasha Kuzmanovic has a dream to join a European fashion apparel company. Building on 11 years' experience, most recently as Director of Merchandising at the University of Southern California (USC, one of the largest NCAA teams in the United States), the LUISS MBA is preparing her with the business, industry and cultural skills to make this transition.
"Once I started considering the possibility of moving to Rome, I began to research schools in Italy. Through word of mouth I learned that LUISS has an unparalleled reputation in the Italian business community. From the beginning it was apparent that being associated with LUISS carries a lot of weight in Italy, especially in Rome. This was the driving factor in my decision making process."
As an American living in Rome, Natasha appreciates the hard-working and balanced lifestyle. "Living in Rome is a unique experience that combines magnificent art and history with the modern world. The lifestyle in Rome replicates this model of time standing still and dynamic progress. People are eager to work hard as well as to slow down and enjoy a good meal or time with friends. I find this balance very refreshing after living in United States, where the emphasis is more often on work than anything else. My experience in Rome has been that we get everything accomplished, and we hold each other accountable, while respecting the boundaries and the need for personal life."
The program elements that make a difference for Natasha are the structure, complex problem solving and class diversity. "The program is well-structured because it provides a good balance of a strong academic foundation with practical knowledge. As a class, we are challenged to solve complex problems, to think critically, to connect the dots and to get out of our comfort zone.
The class diversity is an incredible advantage. Different backgrounds, education levels, skill sets and experiences contribute to dynamic and challenging discussions and help maintain high standards. We learn as much from each another as we do from professors. The class profile is high quality, and we are constantly raising the bar higher. For example, our presentations have gone from basic, simple, and uncertain to elaborate, comprehensive, engaging and creative works of art.
The LUISS MBA has been an invaluable experience for me. It has changed my life for the better, and I feel confident that I can succeed in the job market. I started this program hoping to get any job and now feel the ball is my court, and I can go after my dream. Taking a year to attend the LUISS MBA program is changing the playing field for my entire career."


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Aggressive Inline, a game in which players stunt inline skaters through fantastically expansive 3D worlds, is an epic freestyle project complete with massive, skateable levels that change and react dynamically, addictive character enhancement functionality and tons of tricks and air possibilities, all brought together by an amazingly efficient engine with the ability to output some impressive visuals to boot.
It's not a game without flaws. There are traditional problems here, including a sometimes unpredictable camera and some initially hard to master control configurations, but it's certainly a big step in the right direction. The end result is a freestyle effort that no GCN owner should go without.
The Facts
- Fast, freestyle-centric inline skating
- Seven gargantuan worlds
- 12 playable inline skating pros and seven hidden characters
- Expansive trick system
- Dynamic attribute system that reflects the skill of players in-game
- Multiple gameplay modes from Career to Freestyle
- Multiplayer mode
- Detailed level editor
- Impressive 3D engine draws huge worlds filled with activity
- Landscapes change on the fly depending on player interaction
- Runs in progressive-scan mode
Aggressive Inline is very much an evolution of extreme sports skating games in general. The title is quite obviously influenced by the Tony Hawk series, just as it is the Dave Mirra one. That's okay. These are great franchises to reflect upon and Z-Axis has done so wisely, taking the best from both and injecting new additions on top of everything else for a remarkably well balanced, satisfying skating experience.
The premise of the title is simple enough -- there is no need for a storyline or any of that nonsense. This is a title about pure gameplay mechanics, modes, and options. The play is straightforward, following the traditional layouts of the genre with a few unexpected twists for good measure. Players pick from one of 12 initial pro inline skaters, and then go off into a Career Mode, which is basically the meat and potatoes of the game, or a Freestyle area, which enables trickers to explore levels and try out moves and combos. Freestyle mode is otherwise unchanged from Career, which gamers will no doubt spend the majority of their time.
All of the seven levels in the title are filled with different challenges, each worth a point value. For instance, players might be required to grind a series of rails or earn a certain amount of points in a restricted time limit. Some of these challenges are easier than others. Some also have a profound impact on the layouts of the worlds. Completing specific tasks in each area will trigger scripted events that dynamically transform the level. If a player shreds a group of wires holding up a steel ball in the Civic Center stage, for example, the structure will then fall apart and the ball will roll along the crowded city street, an accident that in turn causes a nearby bus to crash and splinter into a semi-half-pipe. It can then be skated as part of a new challenge. All sorts of other triggered events add another level of unpredictability and freshness to the game's already addictive mechanics and control setup. These scripted scenes, no spoilers from us, always seem to result in another challenge and a new skateable locale, and also make for a very entertaining break from the action. In addition, they click in a way that will make players say, "Oh, I get it. That makes sense." Plus, because the areas are ever changing, presenting new challenges and areas, the worlds themselves never lose their draw and appeal. This is absolute top design. Very well done. Although some of the challenges are, excuse our limited French, a pain in the ass.
Transforming levels or not, the game would still fall flat on its face without some fun, intuitive control mechanics to boot. Luckily, it delivers. True enough, Aggressive Inline seems a combination of configurations from Tony Hawk and Mirra, but then again these are tried-and-true setups, so we can't really blame Z-Axis for capitalizing on them. Players control their skater of choice with the analog stick or the D-Pad. The GameCube's D-Pad is a miniscule thing, which works against the configuration. Gamers who insist on using it for movement and tricks are in for some initial frustration, but though not ideal, it can be mastered with some practice. In our experience, the analog stick, believe it or not, has worked just fine. With it, gamers can skate their character about the levels, pressing up and down, or vice versa, to perform and hold manuals. A jumps, B (in combination with the analog stick) performs various in-air tricks from grabs to spins, flips and more; X is used to grab onto poles, vault over objects or to skitch on the backs of vehicles; and Y, in combination with the stick, executes various grinds -- a very important part of the game's play style. Meanwhile R and L are used for sharp turns and the Z-trigger for cess slides, turns that can be used to link manuals off ramps and continue point combinations. The fact that the Z-trigger is used for such a primary function is at first a little daunting; indeed, many Cubists will probably not like the mapping, but again with enough practice one gets the hang of it and it becomes second nature. Similarly, we've encountered some problems attempting to successfully manual at all -- a problem more a fault of our own, as the adjustment process has not always been an easy one.


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Upon arrival in the fall, M.S. students will meet with the program director, Dr. Steve Fisher, and the grad coordinator, to discuss requirements, expectations, course selection, and finding a lab. One of the best ways to explore the research happening in the department, and ultimately find a lab, is to attend the Annual Retreat at the end of September.
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- Stop by for bagels and coffee every Friday at 9:30am in 1301 MSRB III.
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- Check your email regularly for seminar announcements.
- Join a committee to plan Career Day, the Annual Retreat, or monthly social activities.
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FASHION and interior design enthusiasts should find a trip to Pool-in-Wharfedale rewarding this month.
Marton Mills Co Ltd, which produces fabrics for commercial clients, is holding a two-day 'pop-up shop' where the public can browse and buy products. The event takes place from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 26 and Saturday, November 2 at the company's base at Pool Mills.
Laura Watts, who runs the family-owned business, said: "Our usual customers are large companies that buy in bulk, which means we find ourselves with fabrics in quantities that are too small for commercial buyers but ideal for upholsterers, dressmakers, sewing enthusiasts, tailors, crafters and design students.
"There'll be hundreds of fabrics to choose from at the pop-up shop – including our popular pure wool tweeds and wool blends – and we'd love to see them in the hands of creative people." For more details visit the firm's Facebook page.


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Don't you love simple crafts!? These pipe cleaner butterfly rings are so pretty and they're really easy to make. Pipe cleaner crafts are so much fun, especially when you can make something really awesome in less than 5 minutes using nothing but 2 and a half pipe cleaners! You don't need any glue, and you don't need any fancy supplies. Just pipe cleaners and a pair of scissors. This is such an awesome low mess craft for kids... and tweens, and teens, and adults... it's pretty great for all … [Read more...]
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You would think the Department of Justice would not undertake such a case unless they had a case. However, it is not their money and they are awash in money after record breaking civil forfeitures.
After reading the article it seems as if they could pile enough human rights related charges to send them to prison for several centuries. Charges like false imprisonment, unsanitary working conditions, not filing all the forms for migrant labor and the beat goes on.
Then there is a host of code violations and crimes that could be filed by the states in the places they had slave labor. This could have been a win win situation.
Then there were 3 of the ring leaders that had already pled guilty.
There is always the option of listing all the businesses and locations and see what public pressure will do. Human Rights organizations, boycotts and adverse publicity is a fine tool when the Department of Justice gets cold feet or just demonstrates incompetence.
There is only one real conclusion and that is there was political pressure brought to bear and this is an election year so political pressure and donations are the name of the game. We only need a list of the businesses that were hiring the illegals and the money trail will become blatant. . US drops biggest-ever human trafficking case amid evidence doubts
'…….The National Human Trafficking Resource Center estimates it's a $32 billion industry, with half coming from industrialized countries.
Over the last decade, numerous human trafficking cases have been prosecuted in Michigan. The court dockets detail the horror stories: Children being sold for sex at truck stops, servants held in captivity and forced to clean for free, and women forced into the sex industry, forfeiting their earnings….'
'…"Sadly, prosecutions nationwide of domestic servitude cases are rare," said Bridgette Carr, director of the Human Trafficking Clinic. "I am not sure why at the end of the day these traffickers were not arrested before they left the United States."
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What's the status of available venture capital in Slovenia?
According to the investors speaking at the round table at yesterdays' Forum 100 % Startup, there is enough funding available for good startups.
Technology Park Ljubljana hosted an event for entrepreneurs, eager to find out more about how they can scale their startup with the help of external funding. The last event before attendees scattered around the premises to attend individual workshops, was the investors roundtable. Steering the discussion between:
- Aljoša Domijan, ABC Accelerator
- Branko Drobnak, Business Angels of Slovenia
- Jure Mikuž, South Central Ventures
- Peter Ribarič, Silicon Gardens
- Alexandre Massart, Blend Ventures and
- Maja Tomanič Vidovič, Slovene Enterprise Fund
to relevant topics was, Jakob Gajšek from Ljubljana University Incubator.
There are several opportunities for Slovenian startups to raise funds. Drobnak from Business Angels of Slovenia reminded the audience about our demo days. Ribarič from Sillicon Gardens announced the creation of a "micro" VC fund, which will be headed by Gregor Rebolj in close cooperation with investors exiting from the only Slovenian unicorn – Outfit7. The fund is expected to kick off its activities in the second half of 2019.
Domijan outlined their activities in the ABC Accelerator, where applications for their 9th Batch of startups-to-be-accelerated have just opened and will close on April 4th. Massart from Blend Ventures reminded everybody about the importance of corporate investors. Corporations are increasingly innovating openly and are eager to cooperate with competent startups.
Breaking with the myths: if one bank invests in you, this doesn't mean other banks will not. The conviction that a startup will miss out on cooperating with their first investors competitors is false.
- Massart
Mikuž from South Central Ventures too announced an increase in their funds' activities. Last but not least Tomanič Vidovič, announced the 9 mio EUR coinvestment scheme, launching in the second half of the year. To bid for these funds, a startup will have to convince a private investor and after they will have the investors' commitment, they will apply for the investment to be doubled by the Slovene Enterprise Fund.
On a side note investors also engaged in the general discussion about the Slovenian ecosystem. Drobnak put in a good word for all the stakeholders, reinstating that if an entrepreneur wishes to set up a startup, they receive a lot of support. The discussion turned to Slovenian startups, where the round tables' participants pointed out some observations:
Firstly ambition
– when investors listen to for example startups originating in the USA, the sky is their limit. Entrepreneurs plan to conquer "the mighty" China and after that the world.
A really good startup CEO is nonstop raising funds, constantly updating investors on progress. CEO's communication style is the make it or break it momentum.
- Massart
Slovenian startups on the contrary are often too modest. Domijan stressed that homegrown startups should indeed first master their local market. This success can prove the entrepreneurs' network building skills and market analysis. After that it is absolutely necessary to quickly identify new markets to push to. Growth on Slovenian market only, can rarely return the investors' investment.
Secondly, the VC raison d'etre
– Gajšek made an important clarification about VC funds. These invest in many startups, betting on the odds of one successful scaleup returning the entire investment in the entire batch. This means that startups approaching VCs should have a clear case and must be well prepared.
Thirdly, the sector
It is an interesting dynamic we are witnessing in Slovenia. There are many consumer (B2C) oriented startups, even if established Slovenian firms aren't. Many firms work for international corporations, providing parts and knowledge in the field of manufacturing, auto-moto industry and mechanics. Our startups on the other hand excel in services. This means that there is a gap between these two industries, which might also result in less possibility for startup-corporate cooperation or open innovation.
OK this is where the event's recap ends. Missing any info? Consider joining us next time! If you have questions on business angels or any other startup ecosystem representative, feel free to reach out via our social media or write us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com
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How to Lose Weight
1. Stop "Dieting"The uplifting news: If you truly need to succeed, you won't be starting a better eating routine. "When somebody attempts a program with the average way to deal with eat less, they accomplish something that is extremely prohibitive and drudgery, however, they think, 'In the event that I can simply do this until the point that I lose the weight, I'll be fine.'" Hensrud says. "Be that as it may, if it's negative and prohibitive, it's transitory." The conceivably less-uplifting news (in case you're impervious to transform): You will probably need to change what you eat, the amount you eat, or most likely both.
2. Think Quality
"Accept that calories count." Hensrud says. "This is basic, but there are many fads out there that say they don't." By the numbers, one pound of fat equals 3,500 calories. So in order to lose a pound per week, you'd have to reduce your calorie intake by 500 calories a day. This doesn't mean that you need to count every morsel that goes into your mouth though if you're into that sort of thing, feel free. Rather, you need to understand calorie density versus nutrient density. Foods that are calorie-dense tend to be high in fat after all, there are 9 calories per gram of it or full of "empty" calories—as in, ones that don't provide much nutrition sorry, French fries, candy bars, and soda. On the other hand, nutrient-dense foods have lots of good vitamins and minerals for their calorie load. The best ones also have fiber, protein, and/or "good" fat content, which will keep you fuller longer which is another reason that sugar-laden juice should probably be limited. Hello, veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean fish, chicken, beans, and nuts.
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3. Eat the Best Foods for Weight Loss
- Vegetables are especially supplemented thick, particularly those that are distinctively hued, similar to dull greens and splendid red tomatoes. Greens like kale and cruciferous veggies like broccoli and Brussels grows are high in fiber, which will top you off.
- Fruit is an extraordinary decision, as well, and however it is higher in sugar, the fiber content tends to counterbalance that regarding keeping a glucose spike. The shading principle applies here, as well, with splendid berries standing out as far as supplement thickness. In any case, watch your parts if your fundamental objective is weight reduction.
- Whole grains are fiber-rich and give fundamental supplements, for example, B vitamins and magnesium, and yes, even protein. Wheat, oats, and dark colored rice might be most normal, however get inventive with quinoa (an especially decent wellspring of protein), amaranth, buckwheat, and teff.
- Lean fish, for example, wild-got salmon, rainbow trout, and sardines are low in mercury and high in Omega 3s and, obviously, protein.
- Boneless, skinless chicken bosom is extraordinary compared to other blasts for your buck as far as protein content, with 27 grams in a 4-ounce serving.
- Beans are both low in calories yet exceptionally filling, being high in fiber and protein (how's that for supplement thick?). Top decisions incorporate dark beans, kidney beans, lentils, and chickpeas—yet truly any are justified regardless of your while.
- Nuts are best delighted in with some restraint because of their moderately high fat substance, which makes them more caloric ounce for ounce than other sound picks. Adhere to the serving sizes (more often than not an ounce) and you'll receive the rewards of their wide exhibit of supplements and the satisfying capacities. Particularly great picks are almonds, cashews, and pistachios.
4. Reconsider Quantity
Alright, so you're not consuming fewer calories. That implies that, truly, you can really have those French fries. Just most likely few out of every odd day. Consider amount as a sliding scale, from restricted fries and sweet to boundless veggies, and fill in from that point with direct bits of meat and beans (for protein), entire grains, and low-fat dairy. (The administration is onto something with that entire MyPlate thing.) "An extraordinary case: If somebody ate just 600 calories of jam beans a day, indeed, they'd get thinner, however not bolster their well-being," says Hensrud. Be that as it may, they'd be entirely ravenous and unsatisfied once the 60 or so jam beans (or 150 little Jelly Bellys) were gone.
5. Try not to Eat These Diet-Busting Foods:
- Candy. Kinda an easy decision, since it's either all sugar or sugar and fat. Still, need your sweet fix? Get down with fun size—and stick to each one in turn.
- Pastries. A combo of sugar, fat, and refined flour—better believe it, not very good for the waistline. Furthermore, lamentably, that danish containing apples or the pie improved of blueberries aren't any.
- Deep-fried…anything. Oil splashing into those potatoes and breedings may taste awesome… however, it's not filling and surely won't help you towards your weight reduction objectives.
- Chips. Ones that are browned or cheddar powder-covered unquestionably don't shout bravo, yet even the ones that imply to be "sound" by being prepared or made of, say, sweet potatoes, still are generally unfilled calories.
- White bread. The grains have been de-germed, rendering white bread genuinely supplement meager. Many are strengthened (hence), however, it's for the most part better to get your supplements from their common, unique source
- 6. Attempt 80-20
As noted, hardship doesn't work long haul. That is the reason Nathane Jackson, CSCS, RHN, a well-being and health mentor and author of Nathane Jackson Fitness, prescribes his customers take after the 80-20 manage: 80 percent of your calories should originate from new, entire "single-fixing" nourishments that you eat in generally the shape in which they develop in nature (create, meat, nuts, and so forth.). The other 20 percent can be the more "prepared" assortment, in which he incorporates nourishments that have a place in a sound eating routine, for example, entire grain bread. Of that 20, he says 5 to 10 percent can be from the garbage sustenance section. Be that as it may, "don't have chocolate or frozen yogurt in the house," he says. "Apparatus the diversion so you can win, rather than depending on self-discipline. In the event that you need it, you can go get it, yet endeavor to do as such."
7. Take a gander at the Big Picture
In the wake of perusing all that, you may, in any case, think you have some real dietary changes to make. Before you go crazy, begin by taking stock of precisely what you're eating, including segment estimate. An application like MyFitnessPal can make logging simpler, with its broad database, standardized identification scanner, and "memory" of most-utilized sustenances (we're animals of propensity, all things considered). In case you're bad at evaluating the amount you ate (and studies demonstrate that a great many people aren't), measure your nourishment until the point when you're better at eyeballing it. Also, don't overlook the calories you drink (pop, juice, brew), which Jackson says are simple ones to eliminate immediately. When you know where you're beginning, you can roll out improvements—gradually. "Take a stab at including one all the more serving of foods grown from the ground a greater amount of veggies, and one less of meat every day," propose Hensrud. Progressively, the objective is to have the supplement thick nourishments you include swarm out the calorie-thick ones you should constraint, so you can eat a lot of sustenance and feel full yet expend less general calories.
8. Move More
With regards to weight reduction, what you eat (and don't eat) is much more essential than your activity design. Be that as it may, the more you move, the more calories you'll consume, which will set you up for more noteworthy achievement. Additionally, you'll create wellness propensities that will be fundamental for keeping up that weight reduction once you achieve your objective. On the off chance that you've been absolutely inactive, that implies beginning by getting up off your duff more. Set a clock to go off like clockwork and stand up, stroll around, move a bit. Studies have indicated over and over that individuals who are normally more slender move more—up to two hours per day. This clock arrangement will get you there.
9. Include Exercise
Much the same as you won't upgrade your eating routine, you don't have to abruptly turn into an exercise center rodent. We're going for supportable action here, so on the off chance that you go from zero to five days seven days at the exercise center, in the end, you will wear out. A more reasonable objective, Jackson says, is to increase your activity gradually, beginning with a half-hour walk each day. At that point, he proposes some quality preparing a few times each week to hold muscle as you lose fat. Pick multi-joint developments like squats, pushups, overhead presses, and lines—"your biceps are a little muscle, so they don't consume a huge amount of calories," Jackson says—and permit yourself a lot of rest between sets at first. "Working out too seriously at first can influence your craving and vitality, so finding an adjust is critical," he says. An incredible circuit could incorporate a few sets, with 8-12 reps each and a couple of minutes rest between, of the accompanying activities:
- Squats
- Supported Rows
- Step-Ups
- Overhead Presses
- Glute Bridges
- Incline Pushups
10. Increase the Cardio
When a portion of the weight is gone and you're feeling more grounded, you can expand your quality preparing power, taking shorter breaks between the activities, which will build the oxygen consuming advantages. You may likewise include maybe a couple higher-affect cardio days, for example, slant strolling or running, cycling, or paddling. Begin with consistent state exercises, where you go at a similar pace for a half hour to 45 minutes, at that point play with interims of effort and recuperation, which are higher power and have more calorie-consuming advantages. Keep the higher-affect partition shorter than the recuperation at first—say 30 seconds or a moment on, 1 to 3 minutes off—and afterward step by step diminish the recuperation. When you're prepared, you would then be able to expand the push until you're at even time.
11. Get Your Zzzs
Ceaseless lack of sleep can wreak ruin on your weight reduction endeavors. "Your yearning hormones reset when you rest, as well, so in case you're denied of value and amount rest, you're behind the eight ball when you initially wake up, and more inclined to pine for garbage nourishment and carbs," Jackson says. Rest is additionally when your muscles repair post-exercise, so it's significantly more vital to kick enough once you've off your exercise schedule. "Amount is great, yet quality is likewise imperative," Jackson says. "Rest hormones are normally discharged around 8 or 9pm, so by going to bed at 10 or something like that, you'll feel more renewed on the grounds that you'll have dozed amid the window for best quality."
12. Relax
Stress is another factor that can antagonistically influence your weight reduction endeavors. At the point when under anxiety, your body likewise discharges cortisol, says Jackson. At the point when push is endless, you're battling a daunting struggle to get more fit. Further, practice itself is really weight on the body, which is the reason it's likewise essential to have an adjust of various powers of preparing. He suggests reflection, yielding that at first the majority of his customers feign exacerbation. "In any case, you don't need to be a priest sitting on a mountain in Tibet. Take 20 minutes a day to unwind and inhale and center. Check out these Men's Fitness cover folks who ruminate for more inspiration!


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The last couple of years have yielded a huge success for the society. Our Christmas socials where both a massive hit among the students and the odd lecturer or two have been known to join us. We have had successful workshops which included a course related used book sale and have planned fantastic lunch appointments with the BMS seminar guest speakers.
What society would be complete without frequenting some local pubs and clubs to unwind after that hefty assignment or exam? We have also been known to participate in some ice skating at the local rink. With these socials occurring throughout the year alongside BBQs in warmer weather our society is a fantastic way to meet new people at university.
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Jyotisha- The Astrology of India
We reflect the whole
India's ancient sages saw that just as each small part of the cosmos was a reflection of the whole, so too the whole could reflect each of its parts. With this vision, they looked to the arrangement of heavenly bodies at the moment of one's birth to "see" the nature of that individual's karma, or causal force, that as effect, would align and sequence real world relationships and events, formatting an individual's journey through life.
The moment of birth is special because it is the first moment when time, space, and individuality align for a being. It is the moment when we become established as separate from another, our unity seemingly divided, and our own path given definition.
The horoscope for the moment of birth is a one of a kind, reflecting a unique, momentary arrangement of planets and stars in the heavens. In this way, each human path is a spark of the same divine creativity that orients the cosmos. This allows for ever greater multiplicity amid creation.
Life's Compass
We move in a realm of ever greater multiplicity, yet certain events happen over and over again. Occasions like marriage, attainment of property, establishment of wealth, path of education, or proclivity towards certain careers, are reflected in particular heavenly combinations. These combinations speak to the type of karmic patterns with which an individual has momentum.
With Jyotisha, we define experiences in terms of mathematical, and characterized relationships among the planets. These, we refer to as destiny patterns. The time honored destiny patterns of Jyotisha are like the hands of a compass. They allow us to recognize the different paths that align with a person based on their karmic momentum. As such, they can help define and promote an understanding of where the deepest grooves of proclivity lie, and whether those grooves are supportive or obstructive to any areas of life.
A Jyotisha reading will address these unique patterns of destiny that give rise to our opportunities, talents, and position in life. Areas of interest during a reading often include: marriage and partnership trends, education and career direction, finance and ownership, health and well being, travel opportunities, children and family, and the timing of spiritual pilgrimage.
Planning life with a map of karma
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First of all before answering Is learning Piano Hard I want to draw your attention toward some similar questions.
What you think Is learning Guitar easy ? Whats your thought ?
Is becoming a Soldier easy ? Not easy Right ?
Is becoming a pilot easy ?
Is Surfing easy ?
Is Skating easy ?
Is becoming a singer an easy job ?
Is becoming a professional in Computer Security easy ? Definitely it is right. A big No.
Nothing is easy. Do you remember how many times have you fallen from your bicycle as a kid when you were learning to ride it. Or even you were walking. Definitely a lot.
I am just saying these as examples because I want to clear one thing learning any thing and I mean anything requires practice, discipline and dedication. And it is same with Piano.
Glenn Gould , Martha Argerich and lots of other world class pianist are a source of inspiration for lots of newbie pianist but no one sees the effort they have put to achieve the result they are walking on today.
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Achievement seems to be connected with Actions. Successful men and women Keep Moving.
They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
Life is not easy and is confusing too. Sometimes parents makes decision for their child on behalf of them. This happened with me.
My parents dreamed that I will the next future football megastar like Chris Wyles but in reality I never liked the Americana soccer or any type of physical sports at all.
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I enjoy them as a lot but as a viewer but not as a player. I was not good at all but I was carrying the weight of their dreams on my shoulder for a long time and sooner or later I have to quit it and when I did my parents got upset with me.
But Luckily I found what I was destined to be. And Now I am a good pianist (as per my student and achievements). And my parents are proud of me now.
This is the same case with lots of people they love something at one stage and shift their interest later in their life.
And its a hard truth but definitely a truth that learning piano requires lots of practice. It is not something you learn within a month. You need to be stick with your routine and follow the discipline for a long time to master it.
From my opinion you at least need to invest couple of hours every alternate days to form a working base to play this wonderful musical instrument - keyboard.
When you include it in your regular routine I can guarantee that this couple of hours are going to be your best hours of your day.
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And after a decent time you will notice that you just need to sit in front of the stool and your hands will start to play the keyboard automatically. It just needs a few months of strict discipline. That's all
And as you can understand everything requires practice and Learning Pianos are not different.
Sometimes people find it difficult to learn piano and quit within first 2 years is because they are not mentally prepared to invest the time it require to master the craft.
They find some fancy videos like these and get hooked but in reality these are just beautiful hoax.
You need to do finger exercises, select some basic songs, and few more steps to just begin learning it.
Finally, Is Piano Hard To Learn? - No It Is Not
Now, I am not going to brag about this anymore that how difficult it is to learn keyboard. From my perspective it is not.
If you are serious, you know what you are doing and ready to dedicate your time to learn piano than it is just a matter of few months and you will see the difference on your own. Learning Piano is not tough but not a child's play either.
That's all from my end. Hope this article helped you to understand what learning piano is all about.
Till than Keep playing and Spread Love.


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Based on my own experience, this article will outline the features and characteristics of the best forex brokers 2018. I have been working in this forex market for 2 years and have been trading with different brokers. It's not a very long time, but not a short time. Personally, I want to share with new traders about my knowledge, understanding, and experience about this field.
From my point of view, good forex brokers are the ones who offer great customer service, good tools, and favored trading conditions. Besides, their security, transparency, and reputation are vital elements to pay attention to. I will pick some familiar forex brokers in the Asian market to explain their features and characteristics. These brokers include Exness, FxPro, Hot Forex, XM, and FBS.
Positive Reputation
The reputation of a forex broker depends on many things. I only love to trade with a broker that guarantees three following elements.
A broker with trusted license
As I observe, good and reliable brokers often own trusted licenses. These licenses should be certified by well-known and reliable organizations. They can be FSA (Japan), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), NFA (United States), CFTC (United States), and FCA (United Kingdom). A license can present the standards, capabilities, and reputation of a broker. However, it can limit a trader's benefits because that broker has to pay a fee to the regulation organizations.
Good Trading Volume
The number of traders who have been trading with a broker is referred to as the trading volume. To my mind, good forex brokers often have high trading volume. The higher their trading volume is, the more trusted they are. Personally, I only trust the largest forex brokers with millions or thousands of traders. They are Exness, Forex.com, and FXCM. Here are their monthly trading volume.
FXCM: $108 billion per month
Forex.com: $185 billion per month
Hot Forex: $280 billion per month
Exness: $323 billion per month
Low Minimum Deposit
Beginners love brokers with low minimum deposit. Because new traders often lose all their money when starting, they don't want to deposit too much. Top forex brokers with the low minimum deposit for small traders are Hot Forex ($5) and Exness and FBS (only $1 minimum). But for experienced traders, they can be well-informed about this market and they love earning more. Therefore, they choose big brokers with higher minimum deposit, such as FXCM ($2000) or Forex.com ($500).
Low Commission
Brokers benefit from spreads and commissions. These things can vary, depending on the type of your account. There are many different account types in the forex market. Regular accounts often have no commission. But for ECN accounts, because there is no spread offered, traders have to pay commission. Big and professional traders often prefer to use ECN accounts. As I see it, Exness is one of the top forex brokers that charge very low commission. For each lot traded, I have to pay only 2.5 USD.
Low Spread
As I mentioned before, some brokers charge very low or even no commission. They make money through wide spreads, instead. This is the gap between the selling price and the buy price. The higher the broker's spread is, the more money they make. So, trade with brokers that offer low spread. I consider that Exness, FBS and Hot Forex are top forex brokers in this field. They provide their traders with a spread of around 1.1 pip for EURUSD.
High Leverage
From where I stand, top forex brokers often offer high leverage. However, leverage can be affected by different factors, such as licenses. In this field, Western traders can be at a disadvantage compared with Asian traders. Because brokers in the Western areas are strictly regulated in their terrorisms, they can provide high leverage. In the meantime, Asian brokers offer high leverage since the strict regulations are not applied there. Here are some big Asian brokers with very good leverage.
FBS: up to 1:1000
Hot Forex: up to 1:1000
XM: up to 1:888
Exness: unlimited (for a trader with less than $1000 in their account and over 5 lots of trading)/ 1:2000 (for accounts with more than $1000).
Fast Withdrawal and Transfer
Personally, I pay high attention to transfer and withdrawal system. Here, I will compare domestic brokers and international brokers. Domestic brokers are not as reliable as international brokers. However, they can provide with faster withdrawal and transfer time. Meanwhile, foreign brokers are safer and more secure, but their withdrawal and transfer process can take a really long time. In this field, I highly appreciate Exness. They are the fastest among top forex brokers with good trading policies. Because the withdrawal and transfer system of Exness is automatic, their trading process takes the only millisecond.
Good Customer Support
No matter who you are- a new or experienced trader, you always need advice and support from your broker. In my view, what a broker provides and how they take care of their clients can affect the trading results. In term of customer service, I highly recommend some good forex brokers, such as Exness, FBS, FxPro and XM (the best forex brokers in Thailand). They have 24/7 customer service and assist their clients in multiple languages.
The forex market is considered as the confusing and difficult world, especially for beginners. There are numerous forex brokers in that world, and scams are everywhere. I hope that several features and characteristics of the top forex brokers mentioned above can be useful for you. If you're just starting out as a trader, I advise that you should pick a broker that meets your trading strategy and needs.


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