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The wonder of a knitting machine is well known to those knitting enthusiasts who don't have hours and hours to devote to knitting garments and other items. Knitting is a beautiful craft that provides entertainment and zen-like peace of mind for those who love to engage with the needles. However, sometimes you just want a gorgeous knitted piece with uniform stitches quickly and easily. This is when a machine like the Addi Express Knitting Machine is perfect.
Knitting machines have been around for a long time, but they have become easier to use than ever before. They used to be large, ungainly, and complicated to use, and this is no more. Addi, one of the premier names in knitting today, has a new machine out, the Addi Express Knitting Machine.
There are two versions of the Addi Express Knitting Machine, regular size with 24 needles, and a "King Size" that features 46. Depending on the size of swatches you plan to make, it's important to pick the correct size.
Some of the items you can knit up in no time at all include swatches, scarves, baby socks, hats, bags, and more. Large socks aren't possible on this machine, however, so bear that in mind as you consider the Addi Express Knitting Machine.
Knitting guru Cat Bordhi has even done a useful booklet that Addi Express users are going to need to have. Retailers recommend getting your hands on this book for some great ideas if you're not sure how to get started.
Upon opening your Addi Express Knitting Machine, you'll find a few important pieces to your machine. There is some assembly required, but nothing taxing for any average user. Three legs screw into the bottom of the main machine, with a clamp that allows the user to secure the machine to a table. A smaller bag contains three needles, but notice also there is a darning needle inside. This darning needle comes in very handy when it is time to start knitting. Addi knitting pros recommend having a crochet hook and tape measure on hand is a good idea when using the Addi Express Knitting Machine. A circular knitting needle of at least 16" (size 4 or 5) is ideal for removing your knitted piece from the machine.
The machine can knit both flat and "in the round," so you have maximum flexibility in constructing your knitted garment. Loading the machine is a snap, and Addi Express includes a ball of yarn in the package so you can get started right away. Loading the machine is as easy as turning the knob on the machine, and weaving your yarn in and out of the moving machine needles. Engaging the mechanism to start the auto-knitting is a bit on the tricky side, but once you've had a few practice runs, you'll be in business.
When getting the machine started, it's important to turn carefully, noting that the yarn is hooking each needle correctly. The yarn can slip off in these early stages, which means you'll have to back up and start again.
The machine works with all yarns, from light fingering weights to heavier bulk yarns. This means you have maximum versatility when it comes to knitting a garment. In addition, the machine makes very uniform stitches, meaning that blocking is easy and stress-free. For those who like to take shortcuts and skip the blocking process, even experienced knitters won't be able to tell!
The machine itself is very compact, which means you can take it with you should you need to travel with it. You could even take it to your knitting circle if you have one!
One of the newest additions to the Addi Express Knitting Machine is the automatic row counter included on the device. We'll admit, there is nothing more tedious in knitting than counting rows. The speed the crank on the Addi allows you to knit makes it easy to lose track of rows. When you're working a machine like the Addi Express, it is nice not to have to concern yourself about counting them!
We also see a use for entrepreneurial pursuits. For those interested in selling knitted goods on today's hot handcrafted sites like Etsy.com, a knitting machine ups your productivity quotient. Knitted items still fetch a good price, even in a down economy, but hand-knitting them can be time-consuming and tedious. For anyone with a side business in knitting, an Addi Express Knitting Machine is an ideal addition to your toolkit.
The Addi Express Knitting Machine is a great machine for those looking for a quick way to make a variety of knitted items. In addition, the high quality of Skacel knitting materials is well known in the knitting community. There are some great accessories available as well, including a stopper that allows increases and decreases, and several Addi Express books that provide patterns to try.
This knitting machine is a real winner!

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The Good Friday Agreement review – writing on the North with the clarity of youth
Siobhán Fenton's look at the past 20 years paints in contributions which others have neglected
A woman walks past a mural depicting Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill and DUP leader Arlene Foster as the unlikely bedfellow characters from the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
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The Good Friday Agreement
Siobhán Fenton
Biteback Publishing
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Siobhán Fenton's The Good Friday Agreement is a working journalist's take on the supposed framework for northern politics over the past 20 years. Groves of academe are choked with overgrown bushes and sprawling ground cover on the Agreement, much of it, at least to the non-academic reader, airless, thorny stuff. Fenton is splendidly brisk.
With a "Northern Irish Catholic" mother and English father, she deems herself "neither Catholic nor Protestant". She was three when the 1994 IRA ceasefire brought her family back from Southampton, and left again at 19 for university in England. She believes herself dispassionate, yet became engaged enough on a visiting firewoman stint (for the Independent newspaper) to report the March 2017 Stormont election (the crocodile one) to stick around and do the legwork, interviews and reading that inform 300-odd pages.
There is no political game-playing, but Fenton paints in contributions others have neglected, in particular the short-lived but significant Women's Coalition. She shies from the grudging interpretations, most often from opponents who offered no alternatives then or since, that claim the Agreement increased or "institutionalised" sectarianism. With the clarity of youth, she sees issues untackled in 1998 but recognises how unlikely progress would have been on some, if not all, given the negotiators involved and the constraints of their politics.
Unresolved horror
She regrets the agreement's omission of structures to deal with unsolved Troubles deaths and the still unresolved horror of the Disappeared. But LGBT and reproductive rights, for example, were not on the agenda of the time. She notes crisply that "the rights of women and the LGBT community continue to be marginalised, often due to decisions taken at Stormont". The DUP's use of the agreement's "Petition of Concern to block same-sex marriage means that a mechanism designed to protect vulnerable and marginalised groups . . . is now often a tool of oppression".
Today's comparatively short lead-times for publishing and no doubt frenetic work by author and editors mean the book reads with almost news-temperature. Loyalist paramilitary flags beside Cantrell Close, built as a "mixed" estate, are this marching season's Belfast irritant; Fenton has them covered.
Her treatment of the abortion question misses little more than the Republic's referendum result. She notes the then pending Supreme Court judgment (which emerged on June 7th) on Justice Horner's dramatic finding in November 2015 that Northern Ireland legislation breaches European human rights law "in criminalising women who terminate following rape, incest or fatal foetal abnormality". She also makes the nice point that Westminster scruples about infringing on Stormont by changing the abortion law "means the GFA is being used as a justification for the denial of reproductive rights".
Troubles damage
Discussion of "gendered violence" and "inter-generational trauma", beyond the reach of 1998 negotiations, invites further reading. She cites Conflict, Peace and Mental Health by the much-respected David Bolton, and research suggesting children born well after the end of wholesale violence may inherit Troubles damage.
New students will be drawn to the well-established work on domestic violence by Monica McWilliams (foremost spokesperson for the Women's Coalition) and Joan McKiernan, for example, plus later work by McWilliams with Lynda Spence, vividly demonstrating how concentration on paramilitary violence robbed other victims of attention. Police, prison officers, soldiers but also a number of politicians, business people and others working with the security sector could for decades apply for personal protection weapons. These researchers noted that women "in homes containing men 'protecting' the state were at significantly higher risk of harm". The fact that during the Troubles, one in every 17 people legally held a weapon has had appalling consequences. One illustration came from the wife of one such man: "He would put the gun to my head and play Russian roulette with it."
Test the objectivity
Factual as well as fictional takes on the Troubles can test the objectivity, tolerance and memories of older observers and participants alike. The negotiations that produced the Agreement often descended to woeful nit-picking; Fenton quite rightly whisks over them. She saves colour for recent years, though is a dab hand with vivid quotes. "What is Mrs Thatcher going to do when she has shot the first thousand unionists in the streets of Belfast?" That was today's somewhat superior veteran, Peter Robinson, on 1985's proto-Agreement.
Disciplined about cliches, she omits Arlene Foster's crocodiles. Retelling the draft agreement debacle of last February, she nonetheless manages to sum up the unlikelihood of a restored Stormont any time soon. When it became clear that a deal depended on compromise "party politicians such as Arlene Foster were able to stomach it, but the grassroots, who had been fed on a diet of fierce anti-Irish language rhetoric, were not. The DUP had simply talked themselves up to too high a point from which to stage a dignified climbdown".
Future visiting fire-persons less clued up than Fenton should grab the book, which includes a string of recent useful poll findings. Its lucidity will also pleasantly surprise a wary general reader.


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Amsterdam - The Hague - Bruges - Brussels - Munich
Neuschwanstein Castle - Salzburg - Hallstatt
Swarovski Crystal Worlds - Venice
Verona - Lake Como - Bellagio Cruise - Milan - Paris
Tour: Aug 01, 2020 – Aug 16, 2020 Price: $5,595 + Tax
Inclusive of all airfares as described in the itinerary. The tour extends 16 days
Ponte Rialto and gondola at sunset in Venice, Italy
Check-in at Los Angeles Airport. Depart for Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Amsterdam, the capital city of The Netherlands, a port city of great character and charm, with its network of canals resembling a spider's web, its tall narrow brick houses with richly ornamented gables. After dinner, we'll take a stroll around the old town and Red Light District. (D)
Visit the Hague, former capital of the Netherlands, with such famous sites as the Houses of Parliament, Peace Palace and the Binnenhof. Back to Amsterdam to visit the Reijksmuseum (renowned for its Dutch Masters, particularly Rembrandt's "Night Watch"). After your tour, embark on a canal cruise. These boats are ready to take you on a tour of this beautiful and unique city. Amsterdam's canals have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status and we will show you why. (B/D)
Venture to Bruges, a UNESCO Heritage, known as the "Venice of the North" with its picturesque canals.
Arrive in Brussels in the late afternoon. After dinner, take a stroll in the old town and take pictures in front of The Royal Palace of Brussels, deemed by Napoleon as the most beautiful palace in the world. (B/D)
Take a guided tour of the highlights of Brussels, including the Grand Place (surrounded by the Hotel de Ville, Maison du Roi and Maisons des corporations). Visit Manneken Pis, Atomium and Eglise Notre Dame. Transfer to Heidelberg. Hotel check-in and dinner. (B/D)
Transfer to Munich. Take a guided tour of the BMW Headquarters to discover the fascination of the BMW Group and all its brands.
Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria, Germany and is the capital of the world-famous Oktoberfest. A booze with dark beer and Schweinshaxe, or tender and juicy pork knuckle, is a must-try while visiting Munich. (B/D)
Today, we'll visit the outside of Neuschwanstein castle that King Ludwig II built in order to hide away from the public. The castle was built on a rugged hill above the Hohenschwangau village, and influenced by the Romanesque Revival style. It was nominated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the world. This castle is so famous that it served as the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle's design at Disneyland.
Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds located in the city of Watten. Arrive in Salzburg in the late afternoon. (B/D)
Take a guided tour of Salzburg including Mozart's Birthplace. Salzburg is a delight from the first sight of the outline of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the symbol of the power of the prince-archbishops. The city's picturesque streets with their wrought-iron signs, its spacious squares with sculptured fountains and the noble architecture of its buildings inspired by bishops with a passion for construction.
Continue to Hallstatt, a town in the North of Austria which is listed as one of the top 10 beautiful old towns in the world. The town has a 7000-year history. (B/D)
Transfer to Venice. Tonight you will enjoy an Italian dinner at the hotel. (B/D)
Wake up this morning in Venice. Venice is eternally preoccupied with the contemplation of its own beauty. Founded on marshes, it rose to dominate the Adriatic and hold the gorgeous East in fee. At the height of its power in the 16th century, Venice was a wealthy city-republic glorying in feasts and pageants, reveling in the splendor of its painting, sculpture and architecture. Those days of glory are gone, but its art survives and the grace and refinement remain. A visit to Venice will fill your soul. Transfer to the main island of San Marco via a private boat. A morning walking tour includes St. Mark's Square, with entrance to the incredibly rich Basilica of St. Mark. Embark on a Gondola ride along Venice's beautiful canals. Lunch on your own. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Venice for some shopping. Dinner in a typical Italian restaurant before returning with private boat to your hotel. (B/D)
Transfer to Verona. Visit the most poetic, yet romantic place in Europe where you can take a walk on the ancient cobbled streets. Make a stop at Juliet's House, which features the balcony where Romeo promised his beloved Juliet eternal love in Shakespeare's famous tragedy.
In the late afternoon, we'll arrive at Lake Como, the most famous of the Italian Lakes. We will spend 3 nights at a hotel by the lake, and dinner will be served at where you can have a nice panoramic view. After dinner, if time allows, you can take a stroll along the lake to soak up its beauty and some late night fresh air. (B/D)
Transfer to the city of Milan. Milan (called Milano in Italian) is one of the most economically developed cities in Europe. It is also known as a mecca of lifestyle, art, and design of the world. Visit Sforza Castle which was built in the 15th century.
Take pictures in front of Gothic Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), the symbol of Milan. The entire building is made up of pink-hued white marble. Check out the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which is Italy's oldest active shopping mall and a major landmark of Milan. (B/D)
Embark on a Bellagio Water Limousine to behold the spectacular beauty of the surroundings. Lake Como is listed in the top 10 beautiful lakes in the world. It has absolutely stunning views of the majestic mountains with their deep valleys running through them. The clear lake water is mesmerizing and varies in color from light green to dark green/blue. On the rare occasion when the lake is still, it mirrors the magnificent scenery that surrounds it. The towns and villages along the lake shores are very picturesque and each one of them feels like it could be home to any number of celebrities. (B/D)
Transfer to Milan Airport for your flight to Paris. With its grand boulevards, streetside cafés, magnificent architecture, and river vistas, it takes little to understand why Paris is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If time allows, we will enjoy a Bateaux Mouche cruise on the river Seine. (B/D)
All day in Paris to fully embrace the richness in culture, art, and history of the city. Your trip includes an elevator to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower to have a stunning vista of the city. Visit Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris (Sacré-Coeur Basilica).
After museums and monuments, shopping is another feature of Paris that attracts millions of visitors every year. Ladies, be sure check out the fabulous boutiques and stores for all budgets, from the Champs Elysees with luxury names like Louis Vuitton to Rue Saint-Honoré with classic designers like Versace and Hermes.
Enjoy a French dinner as the last night of our Europe trip. (B/D)
Board a non-stop flight back to Los Angeles.
Rất cám ơn AV đã tồ chức chuyến Dream tour rất thú vị và thành công.
Hy vọng sẽ có dịp tiếp tuc những chuyến tour khác của AV
Cám ơn anh Hùng – chị Nga và AV Travel đã cho tụi này chuyến tour thật thú vị .
Chính Vân chúc mừng năm mới cho tất cả anh chị em được một năm an khang thịnh vượng tiền vào như nước và thật vui vẻ. Chính và Vân thành thật cảm ơn anh Hùng và chị Nga đã cho chúng em một đĩa DVD đi chơi ở Europe thật là thơ mộng và kỉ niệm cho hai vợ chồng chúng em và em cũng nghĩ là tất cả mọi người đều thích cuốn video này em xin thành thật cảm ơn anh Hùng chị Nga rất nhiều. Nhất là Thank you đại ca Hùng rất nhiều đã chăm sóc cho cả đoàn.
Cám ơn anh Việt Hùng đã cho tụi này chuyến du lịch Trung Âu đầy thú vị.
Cám ơn tất cả đoàn. Tụi này về nhà an lành. Nhìn hình Paris thấy vui quá!
Thank you AV for all the nice places we visited and most of all thank you for all the new friends during the trip. Your company meant a lot to us
Tui này đã ăn phở rồi.
Chúc đoàn đi về bình yên.


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Climate Progress Dashboard shows improvement to 3.9°C but more action is needed
Climate Progress Dashboard shows improvement to 3.9°C but more action is needed
At the start of 2019, Schroders' Climate Progress Dashboard points to a long run temperature rise of 3.9°C. Although a slight improvement on the 4°C rise implied last quarter, our analysis implies that a lot more change is needed to contain temperature rises to the 2°C commitment global leaders made in Paris in 2015. Their agreement to pursue efforts to limit the rise to 1.5°C is losing hope.
The Climate Progress Dashboard provides a bird's eye view of the speed and scale of climate action across the spectrum of areas that will drive decarbonisation. Schroders created the dashboard to provide our analysts, fund managers and clients with an objective measure of the pace of climate action, helping them to navigate a challenge that will have a dramatic impact on financial markets, but which is too often dominated by sound bites, emotion and rhetoric.
The dashboard findings explained
Andrew Howard, Head of Sustainable Research at Schroders, explains why the current level of action continues to point to long-run temperature rises of around 3.9°:
"The strength of carbon prices - rising in Europe for over a year and stronger in North America last quarter – was the main driver of the improvement from last quarter's 4° trajectory.
"However, for all the attention climate change received toward the end of last year – Google searches were at twice the level of the previous quarter – tangible action remains sparse.
"The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underlined the need for action when it released a report in October warning that meeting climate goals would require an effort that is "unprecedented in terms of scale". That organisation – which synthesises the work of global climate scientists – concluded that limiting global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees over pre-industrial levels would require an approximate halving in emissions by 2030 and their elimination by 2050. Global emissions, meanwhile, have continued to rise. According to preliminary studies by the Global Carbon Project global emission were 2.7% higher in 2018.
"Even so, the IPCC's message appears to have fallen on deaf ears at the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) in Katowice in December. The annual event brings political leaders together from around the world to move the climate agenda forward. It included the bizarre sight of a celebration of coal and ended with a threadbare agreement that pushes the prospect of tougher action back to 2020.
"The events previous president pointed out in his closing remarks at the event, that "some countries fail to fully comprehend the scale and urgency of the crisis" and called for 2019 to mark the year in which "dialogue must give way to action". We are becoming increasingly doubtful that a binding global consensus will be reached quickly enough to deliver the change needed to meet the commitments made in Paris three years ago.
"However, there are more reasons for optimism in other areas, underlining the importance of looking past simplistic headlines at the more complete picture painted in the Climate Progress Dashboard.
Not all doom and gloom
"In our view, the key to climate action on the scale and speed needed to avoid the worst physical effects of climate damage lies away from discussions at the annual COP summits.
"While media attention focuses on a global agreement building from the Paris Accord reached in 2015, most action has been made independently. Countries representing more than half the world's car sales have now committed to banning combustion engine cars. In November, The Climate Group, Carbon Disclosure project (CDP), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) reported that 120 leading states and cities, representing over one-fifth of the global economy, had committed to decarbonising twice as quickly as the G20 group of leading countries.
"The costs of clean energy and electric transport have also plummeted in recent years. Onshore wind and solar power generation costs are now close to the cheapest fossil fuel power stations. Electric vehicle costs have similarly fallen close to the levels of gasoline or diesel engines, with China now adding 4,000 electric buses to its roads every two weeks – equivalent to the total number of buses serving the Paris region.
Average costs of clean power relative to fossil fuels
Source: IRENA, Schroders calculations
Average costs of electric car ownership relative to combustion engine
Source: Bloomberg NEF, Schroders calculations
Global transformation is still needed
"Climate change has never been a more important investment theme. Action to address its causes will continue whether or not a global consensus is reached, but its pace must accelerate to meet global climate goals. Pockets of compelling opportunities where technology has matured to the point of economic competitiveness will continue to grow, but the global transformation that will be needed requires a more comprehensive shift. Without it, temperatures and physical damage will continue to rise putting a drag on the global economy that will eventually become debilitating.
"Climate change will be an unavoidable challenge. Investors will do well to track its trajectory."
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Stories of man's encounters with large, hairy humanoids stretch back through history. Countless of them exist. Whether or not one believes they're real, they do make us wonder about ourselves, our place in nature and the mysterious world around us.
We consider these to be 10 of the greatest bigfoot tales ever told, including some of the earliest bigfoot tales on record and the one that many point to as definitive proof that the monster is real. Count them down, from 10 to 1.
Coming in at No. 10 in our countdown is the story of Jacko, an ape man allegedly captured by a crew of railway workers in British Columbia during the summer of 1884.
According to the men, they spotted a man-beast lying alongside the tracks as they passed through a rocky gorge. They stopped to investigate the creature and determined that it had somehow fallen from a cliff and was injured, but still very much alive. The men managed to capture the creature and force it onto the train. They took it into town and held it for several days in the local jail, feeding it berries as they tried to decide what to do with it. They named their captive beast "Jacko."
According to some, the legend of Jacko provides convincing evidence of the existence of Bigfoot. However, a news report of the incident published in the Daily British Colonist and uncovered by Bigfoot researchers in the 1950s suggests otherwise. According to the report, about 200 people visited the jail hoping to get a glimpse of the wild man once word of it spread throughout the region. Alas, there was no man-beast to behold. The erstwhile captors reported that Jacko had made a cunning escape from the jail just moments before their arrival. The townspeople were not sold, and neither are most modern-day Bigfoot enthusiasts.


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Speaker: Prof. Yibin Kang
Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Professor of Molecular Biology,
Princeton University
Time: 13:00-15:00 15th June 2019
Venue: Room A203 ZJE Building, Zhejiang University International Campus
Schedule: 13:00-14:00 Research Seminar (Topic: Epithelial-Mesenchymal Plasticity in Cancer Metastasis)
14:00-15:00 Project Interpretation (Topic: How to Apply for Summer Internship and Graduate Studies at PU)
Prof. Kang is Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Professor of Molecular Biology in Princeton University and Researcher of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. He is also in charge of admission of Chinese students into Princeton University. He was awarded the Irvington Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship and joined Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center after obtaining his doctor's degree in 2000. He engaged in postdoctoral research work in Joan Massague's (a member of National Academy of Sciences of the United States) laboratory to explore the molecular mechanism of malignant proliferation of cancer cells through cells molecular biology and gene chip technology methods and made grounding breaking research results. In September 2004, he was employed as Assistant Professor at Princeton University. Then he was promoted as Tenured Associate Professor in 2010 and Endowed Chair Professor in 2012.


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Miss Bishop
Bess Streeter Aldrich
5 Stars
If we could only have more people in this world like Miss Bishop. The story begins with Ella Bishop's first days at Midwestern College. Ella is a lively, spunky girl and the book is her journey through life. She cares for her mother, is a devoted friend and a constant. She is a teacher, and therefore a mother to so many.
Ella Bishop's life is not an easy one, but she never complains. She never takes the easy way out and she always does the right thing. The book has ups and downs. At some points I was so sad I was brought to tears for Miss Ella Bishop and at other points I was literally laughing out loud.
I started Bess Streeter Aldrich's more famous book, A Lantern in Her Hand, for a book club last year and I never could finish it. Miss Bishop was such a touching book that A Lantern in Her Hand is up next on my list.
Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled "This could change your life." ~Helen Exley
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Pride and Prescience
Pride and Prescience
Carrie Brebis
3 Stars
It was Miss White, with the rope, in the ballroom. This book reminded me of a game of clue. It is a mystery and I picked it to read this week in honor of Halloween. I'm not much of a horror fan, and real life mysteries tend to really freak me out, so this was perfect. It was a fun read, but I must say pretty predictable.
The story starts where Pride and Prejudice ends. Mr. and Mrs. Darcy have just wed when Caroline Bingley announces her engagement and marries an American, when within the same week strange things start to occur. Fires, sleep walking, carriage accidents, even an attempted suicide. I have never been fond of Caroline (who is?!) but I found myself feeling very sorry for her in this book.
The author has a whole line of books based on Jane Austen books that I will be keeping in mind for the future. It's under 300 pages, so if you are looking for a good one-nighter or weekend book this would be something I would suggest.
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"I fell in love with Iris' teaching style from my first class with her. She has a wonderful balance of information and wisdom delivered with a freethinking approach to the student's needs. She gives individual attention throughout the class, takes time to give each student feedback and adjustments specific to our their body and experience. I love that she makes adjustments to the flows over time to keep us from getting bored or stuck in a repetitive cycle. Iris' physical strength and depth of knowledge inspires me in every class that I take from her."
- April, Irie Yoga Student
Iris has retired from teaching weekly classes, taking some time for inspiration and traveling in India, Baja Mexico and Beyond. When she teaches pop up classes, they might be announced here. She has an email list and will send out an email to her list and on FaceBook, she will announce on her Irie Yoga page. If you want to keep in touch with Iris' future schedule you can email her at firstname.lastname@example.com to be added to the list.
When Iris teaches in Sebastopol she teaches at Alive Studio. When She isn't in town you can find quality, affordable yoga at this studio. "Your Community Studio".
Classes are $10 - $20 sliding scale.


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Katie Phibbs (The Lettuce People) did an excellent grow comparison between HID lighting, T5 lighting, and the Philips "Power Grow" LED lights.
I purchased several 5 foot Phillips LED lights for my hydroponic lettuce and they work beautifully.
At $175 each -- I wanted to see if I could make my own and save some money.
Without much thinking, I purchased 5050 led strings in red, blue, green, and white. I made a DIY grow light by getting a 2 inch wide strip of wood (8 foot long) from Home Depot and placed the 4 strips of LEDS side by side. Powered it up and was totally disappointed as it was no where near as bright as the Phillips' LED light.
I needed a way make light measurements.
I researched PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) meters and purchased a MQ-200 from Apogee. At the time (Jan 2016) Apogee stated that their MQ-200 meter was excellent at measuring PAR values when measuring LED lighting. I got the PAR meter and started making test measurement between my DIY LED light, the Phillips LED light, T12 florescent lights, day light --- nothing made sense (Feb 2016). I went back to the Apogee site and found they now made a MQ-500 meter which addressed the lack of sensitivity above 660 nm the MQ-200 exhibited (little did I know when I purchased it).
A PAR meters provides a value of Photosynthetic Photon Flux, PPF, measured in units of µmol m-2 s-1 ---- for light between 400nm and 700 nm. The Philips LED light uses Deep Red LEDS at 660nm --- which was that the knee of the MQ-200 filter.
Apogee upgraded my MQ-200 to a MQ-500 for the price difference in the sensor cost. NOW I have decent PAR meter for doing LED lighting comparisons.
As an example --- the MQ-200 provided a PAR value of the Phillips light at 8 inches of 38. The MQ-500 provides a PAR value of 138 at 8 inches.
Note -- all PAR measurements below are done with the MQ-500 which measures light from 400nm to 700nm.
Philips recommends placing their Power Grow LED lights 8 to 18 inches from the top of the plant.
At 8 inches -- my Lettuce is seeing a PAR value of 138 (µmol m-2 s-1)
5 week old "Giant Caesar" in the back row and 3 week old "Baby Romaine" in the front row --- notice the deep red lighting.
My 4 color (red, blue, white, and green) DIY 5050 LED light turn out to be a major flop. PAR at 8 inches was 15 and at 3 inches was 44.
Second try -- little smarter now. Purchased a strip of 630nm (RED) 5730 LEDS and a strip of 470 nm (BLUE) 5730 LEDS. The 5730 produce more light output than a 5050. I made a quick test using 3 parallel lengths of RED and one length of Blue (Phillips uses a 3 to 1 ration - red to blue) -- PAR value at 8 inches was 10 and 3 inches was 50. Still a flop.
I gave up trying to replace the Phillips LED lights and turned my focus to the lighting I was using for my seedlings. I had started using a 24 inch T12 florescent light placed 3 inches above the seedlings but it produced plants that were thin and dwindly (long and thin -- stretching to get light).
I purchased a 6.6 foot length of grow LEDS from Amazon - $12: Wavelength: Red 625-660nm; Blue: 450-465nm
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WJZ ... ge_o02_s00
I cut the length of LEDS into 5 16 inch strips and placed them side-by-side on a 2 inch piece of wood to make a DIY 20 inch grow light.
The picture shows my DIY seedling grow light next to the Phillips Power Grow LED light.
I mount the seedling light on a home-made stand and position it 3 inches from my grow material.
At 3 inches -- the DIY seedling LED Grow light provides a PAR value of 95 (3 inch PAR value for T12 florescent was 36).
The DIY seedling LED light works wonderfully. The seedling appear and produce multiple leaves prior to transplanting with zero stretching!!! I could not be more pleased.
Just thought I'd share to save some flops from occurring to others that may be thinking along similar lines.


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Introduction: Fun Profile Picture
So this came up because I wanted a fun profile pic. I decided to do this becuase I saw a collage feature for 25 pictures and was trying figure what to do with it, this is the result. I am actually doing two collages, I will be combining them to make one photo, which I will name "Fifty Shades of Dave"
I used sunglasses but the options are endless as you will see.....
Step 1: Materials
25 of anything (Sunglasses, hats, t-shirts, hairclips, lipsticks, facial expressions, etc...) You can mix it up, too. And remember you can borrow from friends.
Camera/ Cell phone with camera
A friend (optional)
Step 2: Take Pictures
Use a clean solid color background. Find a wall, which is easiest. Take 25 pictures with your items of choice. You can also have a friend take them for you. Have fun. You can choose to have the same expression 25 times or ham it up and let each item inspire the photo and expression. I chose sunglasses for my item. You can use hats, shirts, etc. You can also mix it up with your choices and do a few of each.
Step 3: Making Your Collage
Go to pixlr.com. Select Pixlr Express. Select Collage. Once the 4-up collage is on screen, select the collage setup and choose the 25-up.
You will be able to choose each individual photo, crop it, fix the tone, and/or give it an effect.
I chose to do auto fix and crop for each one.
Once done, save your collage. I chose to save it in large format.
Step 4: Enjoy Your Pic!
For extra fun, you can also go back into pixlr.com, use pixlr express and give the collage an overall effect.
Have fun and feel free to comment with your awesome pics!
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Haha, I'm envious of your crazy sunglasses collection!
It's mostly from thrift shops and dollar tree. =)
Nice, I wear regular glasses so I don't wear sunglasses that much but maybe I should start wearing my contacts more often so I can wear some things like these, haha
I'm sure the right pair of sunglasses will seduce you into your contacts.


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Sundays, Sep. 9-24, 9pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | See what happens when a teen bride's new husband gives her an extraordinary wedding gift.
Golden Age Amsterdam comes alive in all its opulence and repressed sensuality in an adaptation of Jessie Burton's bestselling novel The Miniaturist, starring Anya TaylorJoy (Split, The Witch), Romola Garai (Churchill's Secret, The Hour) and Alex Hassell (Genius: Picasso, Suburbicon).
Part 1 | September 9
Nella marries to rescue her family from financial ruin. Her rich husband is not all she imagined, plus he gives her a very peculiar wedding gift.
Part 2 | September 16
Johannes makes a confession to Nella, promising no more secrets—but his enemies are already closing in. Otto disappears, and Marin reveals her own secret.
Part 3 | September 24
Johannes is on trial for his life. Marin also faces a life-or-death struggle. Nella takes charge of the sugar stockpile and the household.
The Miniaturist is a Forge production for the BBC co-produced with MASTERPIECE. Adapted by John Brownlow and directed by Guillem Morales, Getin Scourfield is the producer. The Executive Producers are Kate Sinclair and George Faber for The Forge, Elizabeth Kilgarriff for the BBC and Rebecca Eaton for MASTERPIECE. Filming is taking place in both Holland and the UK. It is distributed internationally by all3media.
About MASTERPIECE
The top-rated primetime show on PBS, MASTERPIECE celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2016. MASTERPIECE is presented on PBS by WGH Boston. Rebecca Eaton is executive producer. Funding for the series is provided by Viking Cruises and Farmers Insurace*** with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust. MASTERPIECE is known for presenting iconic shows such as Upstairs Downstairs, Prime Suspect, The Forstyle Saga, Poldark, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, and Victoria.


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One step forward, 2 steps back
July 31, 2013
Well, after feeling great about getting back on track, putting in a solid few weeks of consistent workouts, last week was a bit of a hiccup in the plans.
For starters, let me just say – that having not been on a bike in over a year, hopping back on one to do 54 miles, for fun, is not anyone's smartest idea ever. Despite being a (relatively) enjoyable trip – my body all but revolted the following week (last week). The thought of healthy food had me gagging and my legs were WRECKED. I took an unheard of long long nap on Sunday and craved nothing but carbs for the next 5 days (trust me, no drool-worthy meal photos to be had). Woof. I managed to keep it within reason, but it was a nice little reminder that you can be healthy, but not always in shape.
My week consisted of carb heavy meals, not a lot of greens, NO workouts whatsoever, save a few hour long walks on the treadmill while Brandon worked downstairs. Nothing high intensity. I kept to my decaf, but shunned water and drank more sodas after that bike ride than I have in months combined. Throw in a small mental-funk and a solid attempt at getting lost in every book on my bookshelf, I made it through at least 5-6 before the week was done. Yeah – it was one of those kind of weeks.
In the end, I snapped myself out of it, taking a rare Friday off and spending all of it outside weeding and breaking down a HUGE pile of tree branches. Which, is one sure fire way to get back on the water drinking track and sneak in a solid arm, back and leg workout. Because I FELT it the next day. But it was good – it was sunshine, it was me, myself and I and it was productivity. I capped off the trend with another, SHORTER, bike ride, rounding it out at 20 miles total on the seat. Our legs were still tired from the 54 mile excursion and we definitely felt the inclines, but it was another ride and worth getting outside before the rain storms.
We also got started on painting our master bedroom this weekend (it was a pastel purple with pastel pink clouds…clouds people, pastel pink CLOUDS). Its only primer right now, but again, its the steps forward that i'm trying to remember and not how many more we have to take before its finished (read: a LOT). This weekend also brought a return to healthier cooking for me – we grilled up a lot of veggies and had it with some corn on the cob (yay summer!), I threw together a homemade stirfry with tofu, eggplant, mushrooms and kale topped with some liquid aminos and sriacha.
It was a good weekend with just enough productivity to warrant the laziness we did indulge in. Last night I opted to cut off all forms of self-pity and took advantage of getting home early to rock my to do list. Laundry, check. Healthy homemade (AND SO GOOD) dinner, check, lifting workout and an evening walk to enjoy the amazing weather? CHECK. I'm a little sore this morning, so I know I needed the workout and good kick in the butt.
Last week may have been a few steps back – but big picture, I'm still taking steps forward.


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VANCOUVER, B.C. – Ryan Kesler walked into a building Wednesday that he knows well, making a path down a hallway he has strolled for 10 seasons.
In that time, the arena itself has changed names from General Motors Place to Rogers Arena. On this day, Kesler kept on walking – right by the Vancouver Canucks dressing room into which he'd always make a left-hand turn.
Back in the city where he made his reputation as a physical, take-no-prisoners star, Kesler is now a visitor after getting the change of scenery he desired. He'll be on the ice Thursday night wearing different colors as the Ducks take on the Canucks.
Kesler has already faced his former team, doing so just 10 days ago in Anaheim. But this will be in front of fans who loved him and, perhaps, loathed him.
"Hopefully they appreciated the 11 years that I played here and remember all the good times," he said. "Hopefully (it's) a warm reception but if not, it's part of the game."
Even since he has joined the Ducks, Kesler often has spoken of his love for Vancouver. It is where he grew into a Selke Trophy-winning center on the ice and became a married family man off it. It is where he was a 40-goal scorer and a leading force in the Canucks' run to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.
But Kesler knows that the reception could be mixed. When word leaks that you want to leave the only organization you've ever know and waive your no-trade clause to make it happen, it doesn't go over well in a hockey-mad city that worships its team.
Add to that, Kesler's moodiness and sometimes-strained relationship with the local media, and the center remains a polarizing figure in town.
"Guess that's my personality," Kesler said. "You love me or you hate me. Like I said, I love this city. I've called it my home since I came here when I was 18 for training camp. And now I'm 30. So that's a long time in my life. It's over one-third of my lifetime.
"It will always have a place in my heart."
And if there are boos? "It'll probably jack me up even more," Kesler said, smiling.
Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau joked that "We've seen Grumpy Kes every now and again. They've seen Grumpy Bruce, too. It goes both ways." Boudreau sees it as a rallying point for his team, much like when they won in his return to Washington after he coached the Capitals.
The Ducks can also use a win, having lost six of seven – five of them either in overtime or the shootout.
"We've got a lot of motivations," Boudreau said. "But everybody wants to play for their teammate. We know he's been here 10 (seasons). I hope they understand he was a great team player for 10 (seasons) and they're treating it that way.
"He was a major component of them getting to the Stanley Cup Final. Winning the Presidents' Trophies. He's a motivating guy. We're motivated as a team."
Players always talking about competing for their teammates, but do they compete for a particular teammate who badly wants to be victorious in a particular situation?
"I think so," Ducks defenseman Clayton Stoner. "We mentioned it today. He was a big part of this franchise for a long time. And now he's a big part of our franchise. And we want to kind of play hard for him and make sure his return to his old club a memorable one."
The Ducks will get big boost on defense as Francois Beauchemin returns to action after missing five games because of the mumps. Much as Corey Perry had with the same illness, Beauchemin had a high fever and a great deal of swelling in his face and neck.
Regaining his strength and stamina hasn't been an issue. The veteran left the hospital last Thursday and was riding the stationary bike by Sunday.
"I think the key is just to make sure I needed the rest and make sure to get the food back in you and get some energy back, said Beauchemin, who was in the press box for the Ducks' collapse Tuesday against Calgary. "I got most of it back Friday, Saturday and Sunday."
Beauchemin averages 23 minutes to lead the Ducks and brings more order to a defense corps that's had to rely a lot on rookie Josh Manson as well as increase the minutes of Stoner and Bryan Allen.
"You don't realize how much you miss somebody until he's gone for a long period of time," Boudreau said. "Beauch was missed. He eats up minutes and he plays at important times.
"Who knows? Maybe if he was in the game last night, he would have been able to settle that third period down a little bit. But we don't know."
Devante Smith-Pelly said he is "good to go" after missing three games because of a shoulder injury. Smith-Pelly said he got hurt during last week's home game against the Kings when he was "squished against the boards."
Boudreau didn't make any guarantee that Smith-Pelly would be back in the lineup. Smith-Pelly has three goals and four assists in 17 games.
"I still feel pretty good," Smith-Pelly said. "I think I still got my game legs. I didn't really lose anything. If I get back, then I'll be ready."
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If you are an Arrow Fan you remember baby Sara Diggle and wish there was a way to get her back.
Well since there is no way of us changing the timeline in the Arrowverse to get Sara Diggle back we can help a charity in her honor. Arrow Fan, Sarah Dorman, has put together a charity in John and Lyla's daughter honor. All of the money raised will be going to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. But there is no better person to explain this fundraiser then the creator herself. We had a chance to sit down with her and see how what this means to her, and how YOU can help.
What made you want to do this fundraiser?
The complete erasure of Baby Sara Diggle's existence infuriated me, and many of my friends. Inspired by the many great causes the Olicity fandom has supported, I've wanted to do something in Baby Sara's name for a while. Since Baby Sara is missing and, in my opinion, was exploited as a pointless The Flash plot device; the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children seemed like the perfect fit. As I told Janis, @so_caffinated, who originally suggested I do something in Baby Sara's name, it's not petty if it's for charity.
Can you tell our readers what The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is?
Hope is why they're here. As the nation's clearinghouse & comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation – because every child deserves a safe childhood. In 2017, they responded to 10,093 reports of possible child sex trafficking.They provide support to both victims and their families. They also provide training, technical assistance, and resources, at no cost, to law enforcement and others who investigate cases of crimes committed against children, specifically cases of missing children and child sexual exploitation
How would the money that is being raised help NCMEC?
The money would go towards the following categories: missing child case management, exploited child case management, community outreach, training, and information and case analysis.
Currently how much money have you raised?
So far, we have raised $376.
What is your goal?
Our goal is $1000.
Do you have any special giveaways for people who donate?
I have a "family album" page I made and got David Ramsey to sign, which I will randomly give to one of the donors.If we reach our goal, Janis has said she'll write flash fics (1000 words) for the top 3 contributors (randomly selected if there is a tie). If we double our goal, she'll double the fics. Same for triple, etc.For people who want the cover art, they can purchase it at redbubble. They can buy it as a t-shirt, a poster, a phone case, or whatever redbubble sales. During the month of March, all my proceeds will go to the campaign.
What made you choose this cause?
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children seemed like the perfect fit to honor Baby Sara.
How much longer is the fundraiser going for?
I picked March because it's my birthday month and it's how I wanted my birthday celebrated. The campaign will go on through the end of the month. Wednesdays are $5 Hump Days, where I ask people to contribute $5, the lowest amount the site allows someone to donate. I want everyone to know I appreciate and welcome all donations, no matter the size.
What has the reaction to the fundraiser been like?
The fandom has been really excited, which I'm grateful for. I consider myself so lucky and proud to be a part of the Olicity fandom. A fandom that is so generous, charitable, and wants to help make the world a better place.
Where can people go to donate?
The website for the campaign is: https://www.razoo.com/story/
BabysaradiggleThe redbubble link to the cover art is: http://rdbl.co/2FIaDVj


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Cedrus Digital Assistant
An Alexa-Powered RPA Solution
As the Robotic Process Automation market rounds the corner into the mainstream, organizations are looking for creative ways to leverage AI-powered bots (or Intelligent RPA) to automate tedious tasks, reduce operational costs, and provide enhanced customer experiences. The Cedrus team decided to explore the concept of an AI-powered bot by creating a digital office assistant. Using RPA and Amazon's Alexa, we built a digital assistant with whom you can have a conversation and hand off your daily office tasks, such as booking a conference room or sending emails.
Watch the video below to see it in action!
At Cedrus, we believe that Robotic Automation should be embraced as part of an end-to-end automation solution. If you're starting an RPA initiative, it's important to identify the desired business results first and gain a holistic view of the entire business process that requires automation. I hope this was an insightful peek into the possibilities of how Intelligent RPA can be leveraged, and if you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at email@example.com
If you're interested in seeing how Cedrus was able to automate the intake and processing of unstructured data using AI, RPA, and Workflow Automation, please click here.


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Too tired of setting your local domain each time you create new virtual development domain, etc helloworld.test, unit.test point to 127.0.0.1
There is a better way to achieve that by using dnsmasq, then set up a wildcard domains for development. In this case I use .test because .dev has been owned by Google and they strictly use HTTPS in mainly browsers.
Install dnsmasq
$ brew install dnsmasq
Adding .test wildcard to config file
$ echo 'address=/.test/127.0.0.1' > $(brew --prefix)/etc/dnsmasq.conf
Setup dnsmasq as a startup service
$ sudo brew services start dnsmasq
Then add
127.0.0.1 (dnsmasq IP) as first DNS resolver
System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced... > DNS > add 127.0.0.1 > move it to top of the list.
Checking everything is worked by listing all resolvers
$ scutil --dns
Try it out
$ nslookup -type=a something.test


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Influence of Learning English on Identity Switch among Senior Secondary School Students in owerri Zone, Imo State, Nigeria (Published)
This study investigated the influence of learning English on identity switch among senior secondary school students in Owerri zone, Imo State Nigeria. Data for the study were collected by means of a structured and pre-tested questionnaire based on Likert 5-point ratings. The data were analyzed by using Mann-Whitney method of estimating mean scores. Results showed that students are more elated using English in their communications than Igbo, their first language (L1). Findings showed that the influence of English on the cultural identity of the respondents is such that many feel uncomfortable in the midst of their compatriots who do not speak English. Finally, the study demonstrated that Students learning English in Owerri zone switch their identities to suit the target language. The study recommended that productive bilingualism can serve as an educational objective, where teachers may simultaneously cultivate learners' intrinsic interest, and positive attitudes and beliefs associated with the target language and culture on one hand, and the native language (Igbo) and culture on the other hand.
Keywords: Culture, Ethnicity, Identity, Learning, Second Language
Female Genital Mutilation: A Rite Of Passage or a Breach of Women's Rights in Nigeria (Published)
Female genital mutilation or female circumcision constitutes one of the vital challenges confronting the rights of women in Nigeria. Attempts geared towards its complete eradication have remained unsuccessful to date due to the fact that the practice is entrenched in the culture or traditional beliefs of the people. The article sought to address the question whether female genital mutilation was merely a rite of passage or it amounted to a grave violation of women's rights in Nigeria. A number of justifications have been advanced for the continued practice of female genital mutilation in Nigeria. Nonetheless, the study revealed that the practice, though considered as an initiation rite into womanhood in some communities, posed serious immediate and long term health consequences to the victims as well as violated various human rights' principles guaranteed under international, regional and national instruments. Thus, the article recommended, inter alia, that the Nigerian government and all relevant global and local stakeholders should adopt suitable mechanism towards the abolition of the practice in Nigeria.
Keywords: Culture, Female Circumcision, Female Genital Mutilation, discriminatory practices, female genital cutting, rite of passage, women's rights
Language and Culture as Synergy for National Integration in Nigeria (Published)
Trends in historical evolution indicate that the nation-state of Nigeria came into existence since 1914. Her territorial boundaries were fixed with prejudicial colonial interests without considering the interests and aspirations of the traditional ethnic groups involved. Since then, the nation has been governed and exploited by the feudal-bourgeosie, privileged to inherit the nation from the colonial masters. Worst still, the various machineries at different periods and republics charged with the responsibility of ruling the nation has proved anti-social, adopting in their distribution of values, formulas detrimental to the general welfare of the citizenry. Thus, we are left with a fragile nation, drifting apart and her people resorting to communal and individual self-definition. The persistent call for national conference among the various ethnic groups to resolve the national question gives credence to the deduction that the nation was founded upon vested colonial interest, without consulting the component ethnic groups. The issue of national integration has become a re-assessment of the pre-requisite for Federalism towards the continued existence of the sovereign nation state in Nigeria. Thus, the focus of this paper is how to adopt a paradigm shift from the previous abortive methods that have been employed so far, to the pragmatic resolve of using language and culture in attaining the long elusive national integration in Nigeria.
Keywords: Culture, Diversity, Integration, Language, Nigeria
The Press and Vietnam's Soft Power Relation in Global Integration: Ho Chi Minh's Cultural Perspectives Revisited (Published)
This paper adopts the culture definition of Ho Chi Minh, a great leader of Viet Nam people, in exploring the connection between types of powers in the political arena. In case of Viet Nam, the revolutionary leaders' directions can become a wonderful source for professional practice of the media, which is considered the fourth estate of a nation. Therefore, there are some qualitative clues that trigger us to explore the press in its traditional formats and in a more modern context of social media, proving its close relation in promoting the cultural identities of the country, which is also a component of soft power.
Keywords: Culture, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam, fourth power, soft power, the press
Gender in English as a Foreign Language Classroom: A Case Study (Published)
The impact of Gender in EFL classroom has always been an issue of discussion. With the difference of social and cultural background, the role of gender differs from nation to nation. In Bangladesh, gender role is defined based on social, cultural, and traditional beliefs. This study is an attempt to find out whether genders of learners as well as genders of teachers create barriers in EFL learning in Bangladesh. In the study a number of 198 students responded to the questionnaires prepared for a survey to find out the impact of gender of students and teachers in EFL classroom. Adding to this, 20 students and 9 teachers from a university further illustrated this issue by participating in semi-structured open ended interviews. The findings of this mixed method study reveal that the socio-culturally defined gender role of male and female in the society impacts inside English as a foreign language class in Bangladesh. Self-efficacy of teachers and learners may help address the issue. In this regard, emphasis may be put on teacher self-efficacy to raise awareness among the teachers and learner self-efficacy to help learners to consciously avoid gender discrimination in classroom at the tertiary level.
Keywords: Culture, EFL learning, Gender, Self-Efficacy, Teacher, learner
The Inclusion of Culture in Tesol Lessons: Three Case Studies On Teacher Cognitions And Context (Published)
This study explores the use of culture in TESOL lessons by investigating the cognitions of three teachers working in very different contexts: the United States, Central/Eastern Europe, and Saudi Arabia. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, the practices of the participants were examined to better understand the types of lessons in which they choose to include topics related to their own or their students' cultures, their motivations for doing so, and any contextual factors which may influence their decisions. The results indicate that the teachers regularly include cultural topics in a variety of lesson types, but most often in speaking or reading activities. The participants are largely motivated to include such topics in order to engage their students, yet context can prove a limiting factor. Implications extend to teachers and teacher trainers, particularly in light of the teachers' approaches to the intersection of cultures in their classrooms as a means to develop students' language skills and their abilities to interact with the diverse population of English speakers.
Keywords: Context, Culture, Interculturality, TESOL, teacher cognition
The Inclusion of Culture in Tesol Lessons: Three Case Studies On Teacher Cognitions And Context (Published)
This study explores the use of culture in TESOL lessons by investigating the cognitions of three teachers working in very different contexts: the United States, Central/Eastern Europe, and Saudi Arabia. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, the practices of the participants were examined to better understand the types of lessons in which they choose to include topics related to their own or their students' cultures, their motivations for doing so, and any contextual factors which may influence their decisions. The results indicate that the teachers regularly include cultural topics in a variety of lesson types, but most often in speaking or reading activities. The participants are largely motivated to include such topics in order to engage their students, yet context can prove a limiting factor. Implications extend to teachers and teacher trainers, particularly in light of the teachers' approaches to the intersection of cultures in their classrooms as a means to develop students' language skills and their abilities to interact with the diverse population of English speakers.
Keywords: Context, Culture, Interculturality, TESOL, teacher cognition
Linguistic Politeness Forms in English among Igbo Bilinguals in Nigeria: The Case of Reprimand (Published)
The study examined Igbo perception and expression of reprimand speech act in line with politeness as a conversation strategy in the conversational English of Igbo native speakers which is unexplored. Through a purposive sampling process, 3 000 questionnaires in the form of Discourse Completion Task depicting ten scenarios of imagined role-play between interlocutors written in English were distributed to undergraduates of Igbo extraction at seven universities systematically selected from South-East and South-South zones in Nigeria. Results showed that reprimands were conversational norms of Igbo bilinguals and were evident in their English language conversations as participants engaged in reprimanding occasioned by forms of misconduct. Findings also revealed that to achieve the conversational demands of reprimand speech act across horizontal, vertical and diagonal relationships as the case may be, the Igbo culture reflected observance of context, social status, social distance and severity of offence variables a consideration of which at the instance of a conversation underlies the choice/use of a particular strategy or another. The study concluded that speech act is culture-bound hence the need to incorporate pragmatics in language teaching
Keywords: : linguistic politeness, Culture, Igbo bilinguals, Nigeria, Social variables, reprimand
Managing Academic Development in Constrained Contexts: Case Study of a University Satellite Campus in Namibia (Published)
This ethnographic case study explored the challenges besetting academic development (AD) at a satellite campus of a leading university in Namibia. It sought to establish and proffer suggestions on how AD should evolve at the institution, being mindful of any enabling or constraining cultural, structural and agential factors. Three research questions guided the study. The study sample was purposefully selected and comprised the acting head of campus, two Heads of Department, three academic coordinators, the Quality Assurance Coordinator, the student support officer and the Student Counsellor. The findings of the study revealed that this relatively new professional field of academic development has not received the best of receptions by a significantly large portion of academic staff members, including some key agents. The study found that there was a general apathy and reluctance to afford the AD practitioners the space and 'license' to exercise their practice. Based on the forgoing findings, the study recommended that the AD practitioners in the constrained contexts be accorded recognition and support by the key agents in the institution and that innovative interventions be put in place to promote AD processes.
Keywords: Agency, Culture, Structure, academic development, morphogenetic
Alternative Options in Building Workers' Incentives: Effects On Job Satisfaction and Performance in Local Context (Published)
Incentives are motivators and highly critical in determining positive feelings and work behaviour in different contexts and satisfaction often depends on its relevance to felt needs of workers. The uncritical adoption of foreign schemes in local contexts has distanced reward strategies from employees' needs and demands alternative strategies. The study tested innovative incentives and relationships with satisfaction and performance of employees in a local enterprise using 50 participants (74% males). A reliable instrument, aggregate α=0.74 was used to gather information and inferential statistics used for analysis. Inferential statistics were used to run the analysis. Results of the study showed that traditional and nontraditional incentives significantly determine employee job satisfaction, (p < 0.01). With regards to effects on performance, traditional incentive was significant, (p < 0.01), while nontraditional incentive failed to predict performance. Although results suggested that traditional and nontraditional incentives remain key determinants of satisfaction, only traditional incentives could influence performance. The test of positive feelings as a factor in performance was highly significant. The paper, therefore, suggests that additional studies should be carried out in order to validate the innovative model for best practices in incentives design and administration in local contexts.
Keywords: Compensation, Culture, Innovation, Perception, Work
Promoting peace and social stability through cultural values in Nigeria: the Social Studies perspective (Published)
Conflict, insurgency, terrorism and crime had become the prominent super war agents, waging dynamic war against Nigerian territorial integrity and economic boom. This study sought to examine how peace and social stability through cultural values in Nigeria from the social studies perspective. To achieve this, two research questions were raised to guide the study. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Data used for the study were generated through a questionnaire titled "Promoting Peace and Social Stability through Cultural Values Questionnaire" which was administered to 70 Social Studies Educators purposively selected from the study area. Their responses to the questionnaire were coded to identify recurrent themes and patterns and were tested using the simple percentages, means and statistical frequency. The result of the analysis showed that in respect to the first research question, a mean percentage 'Yes' responses 74.69% and 'No' responses of 25.31% Where as in respect to research question two a mean percentage 'yes' response of 78% against the mean percentage 'no' response of 22% was obtained. The implication of this is that cultural values significantly influence the promotion of peace and social stability in Nigeria. , it was therefore concluded that the peace and stability of the Nigerian society can be promoted if cultural values are revived, promoted, taught and applied in the country and recommended that administrative leadership of Nigeria should be broaden to include traditional leaders and priests in the governance of the Nation.
Keywords: Cultural Values, Culture, Nigeria, Peace, Social Studies Perspective., social stability
Socio, Economic and Political Significance of Rap Culture on African Americans (Published)
Rap music is a derivative of the oral form of literature, which is man's original medium of self-expression and artistic creativity. Rap music is a highly prolific component of a popular culture which has served as a means of expressing the plight of the black man in a predominantly prejudiced white society. Rap music came as a result of the elongated measure of exposure to slavery, segregation and prejudice. In order to air their mind, different forms of literature were employed, one of which is Rap music which has been identified as (Rhythm and Blues). This work takes a look into the socio, economic and political significances of Rap culture on African-Americans and how it enhances their lives.
Keywords: Culture, Economic, Political, Rap, Slavery
Les mécanismes de gouvernance des PME familiales en Afrique (Published)
The objective of this paper is to provide conceptual clarification of governance mechanisms based on a literature review applied to African family SMEs. The analysis of the literature review made it possible to understand the specificities of African family businesses through a better knowledge of their governance practices on the one hand, and by specific African management in the light of contemporary theories, on the other hand. The study analyses the cultural realities of the African field to propose an explanatory and interpretative framework in the context of African specific management.
Keywords: Africa, Chad, Culture, Family business, Governance, SMEs
The Socio-Stylistic Variation of the Media Language of Jordan (Published)
This study aims at investigating the stylistic variation in the media language of Jordan. The study explores this variation by analyzing some extracts from the opinion articles from both Al-Rai newspaper in Arabic and the Jordan Times newspaper in English in order to find out a justification for this variation. The study methodology is based on the contrastive analysis of the quotations from both newspapers in light of the critical discourse analysis theory. The study concludes that the stylistic variation in the media language of Jordan is due mainly to the status of readers and writers of the discourse and to the writers' and readers' cultural and national ideologies that influence the writers' selections of words.
Keywords: Culture, Discourse, Ideology, Socio-stylistic, international public opinion, local public opinion
How Cultural Differences Influence Conflict Within an Organization: A Case Study Of Near East University (Published)
The culture that people come from has played an important part in shaping any society. Almeida (2002) defined culture as the behaviours, contents and the way people think. Culture is of vital importance since it assist in the way people live hence articulating the manner in with information among people is administered. Miscommunication often arises due to the differences in cultures that exist hence this leads to people misunderstanding others cultural contexts. Individuals from certain cultures may deal with conflict easily while others tend to find it difficult in dealing with it amenably hence this leads to the system of sweeping it under the carpet (De Dreu et al., 2007). Conflict is triggered when there are cultural differences between individuals within an organisation or through general interaction with one another. This often leads to cross-cultural conflict which generally occurs in the context that individuals are not willing to understand each other's diversity in cultures. The research study main objective is to examine the cultural differences that influence conflict within an organisation. The sampling techniques used was Quota Sampling were data was grouped according to ethnicities. Research study was qualitative in nature and made use of semi-structured interviews which were carried out with fifty participants from three ethnic groups. Data was analyzed using Qualitative Content analysis. Findings were put forward on ways management could reduce conflict by creating an environment were all cultures interact with one another freely.
Keywords: Conflict, Culture, cross-cultural conflict, cultural differences
Exploring the different vernacular architecture in Nigeria (Published)
This paper focuses on vernacular architecture and the various vernacular architecture in existence in Nigeria. Nigeria as a country is heterogeneous in both its socio-cultural structure and ideological perspective because of its ethnic diversity. This study therefore examines the vernacular architecture of Nigeria with focus on the three major ethnic groups which are the Hausa's in the Northern Nigeria having Hausa Vernacular Architecture, the Yoruba's in the South-Western Nigeria having Yoruba Vernacular Architecture and the Igbo's in the South-Eastern Nigeria having Igbo Vernacular Architecture with focus on their culture, region and identity in order to have a proper perspective on the vernacular architecture of Nigeria. The vernacular architecture of the different ethnic groups in Nigeria are reflected through their culture, region and identity. Ethnic groups with similar culture, region and identity share similar architectural characteristics as it relates to their building layout, size of family, space organization, openings and fenestration, decorations used, roofing type adopted as well as the nature of Building materials used. As such, this paper suggest the classification of the vernacular architecture in Nigeria be considered from the cultural, regional and identity aspect due to the environmental, cultural and historical background in which vernacular architecture exist.
Keywords: Architecture, Culture, Nigeria, Traditional, Vernacular
The Benefits of the House-Form of Earth Building in Nigeria. Surveying Of Origbo in Ife-North of Osun State (Published)
Cultural heritage produces its own pattern of house-form, which is a reflection of history, chosen style and culture of its people. This paper focused on the pattern and the underlying factors of house-forms of rural development in the region of south western of Nigeria. Rural communities of Origbo in Ife-North Local Government were surveyed, scores on selected traditional building were used to ascertain pattern of house-form. More specifically the relationship between house-form and socio-cultural heritage were investigated to establish the significance of house-form pattern and cultural value. The potential benefits derived from the house-form pattern were identified. They include reliance on local materials for building construction, provision of affordable housing at reduced cost and simple construction techniques. The quest of this paper was what kind of traditional house-form value that should be preserved to enrich current new housing development.
Keywords: Affordable Housing, Cost Reduction, Culture, House-Form, Traditional Material
The Significance of a Personal and National Bildung and Its Nonlinear Nature: Charles Dickens's Hard Times and Matthew Arnold's Culture and Anarchy (Published)
Derived from the German philosophy of Bildung, literary works that can be categorized as bildungsroman have mainly focused on the individuals' maturation and education. This study aims to expand on this notion of Bildung and observe how an individual's maturation and education ultimately leads to the expansion of such action of becoming on a nationwide scale. By analyzing the relationship between the two different cases of bildung in action in Charles Dickens's Hard Times and Matthew Arnold's Culture and Anarchy, this study aims to analyze in depth the correlation between the individuals' maturation and the national bildung. The study examines the concepts of individual and national bildungs present in Dickens's Hard Times, both within the characters at play as well as the Victorian English society immediately following the Industrial Revolution period. Outside the literary and fictional realms, the study finds the notion of the two kinds of bildungs in Matthew Arnold's Culture and Anarchy. By comparing the two observations, the study ultimately suggests that the two bildungs do not necessarily share a chronologically linear relationship between each other.
Keywords: Bildung, Character Development, Culture, Education, Maturation, Victorian Era
English Learners' Perspective on Culture and Silence in an EFL University Classroom (Published)
So far, studies about silence in EFL classrooms show that there is a correlation between students' silence and their culture (among others King, 2011; Nakane, 2016; Wilang, 2017). Focusing on whether there is a relation between EFL students' cultural identity and silence in the classroom, this study looks at the relation between culture and silence from a different perspective. Forty-nine first-semester EFL university students who took part in this study were asked to fill out a questionnaire about (1) how they identified themselves – whether they tend to be western or eastern in their attitudes – and (2) why they tend to be silent in the EFL classrooms. Using Hofstede's (1970) cultural dimensions and Brown & Levinson's (1987) Management of Face Theory, we found that although 86% of the participants identified themselves as being more western, those who responded to their lecturers' questions by silence are more motivated by eastern values. Although students' silence was indeed related with face wants, this study shows that culture is not a factor which causes the students' silence in the classroom.
Keywords: Culture, Face Wants, Silence
Social Cultural Transformation in Attitude and Behavior of Padoe Community (A Case Study of Padoe Community in Mining Area Of Pt. Vale, Tbk. In Wasuponda, Luwu District, South Sulawesi Province) (Published)
The presence of PT Vale Tbk in Wasuponda, Luwu Timur Regency resulted in a change of attitudes and behavior pattern of Padoe Community due to effect of social problems created by the operation of mining companies in the region. This study aims (1) to explain and describe the attitudes and behavior pattern of Padoe Community before the entry of mining industry in their customary territory. (2) To reveal and describe whether the presence of the mining industry PT. Vale Tbk caused a change in attitude and behavior patterns of Padoe Community and what are the changes in attitudes and behavior. (3) To find out the implications of social, economic, political and cultural changes in the Community due to the presence of PT. Vale, Tbk. The method used to collect data is observation, interviews, and literature reviews. The data collected are presented in descriptive analytical form. The research results indicated first, the attitudes and behavior pattern of Padoe Community before the entry of the Mining Industry PT. Vale Indonesia Tbk in Wasuponda Region, East Luwu Regency. They upheld the sense of mutual cooperation in community life and lived from gardening, breeding buffalo, managing sago and resin, searching rattan, and hunting. Second, a change in attitudes and behavior patterns of Padoe Community after the entry of the mining in Wasuponda. People are getting interested and seeing opportunities in industrial sector. Demand for labor is one reason for people preferring industrial activities rather than agricultural activities that more income they could get from the industrial activities than farming. It was the beginning of the changes in Padoe communities in Wasuponda. In addition, a change also takes place in educational orientation and roles in the family. Third, implications of social, economic, and cultural changes of Padoe Community due to the presence of PT. Vale, Tbk. Community life behavior of Padoe people changes because of the effect from outsiders through PT. Vale and that brings a variety of land issues: destruction of forest resources, such as resin and rattan. Meanwhile, the foothills usually processed by people as gardens and tubers have become part of mining concessions that they can no longer be worked on.
Keywords: Behavior, Culture, Social Cultural Transformation, attitude


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Boyden's Aurea Imai shares insights on the local market for executive talent in healthcare and life sciences.
Aurea Imai is a Managing Partner of Boyden Brazil, and a key member of the firm's Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice.
Boyden: With Brazil emerging from a period of economic decline, what is the outlook for senior executive talent, and will the market for talent tighten again?
Imai: The Brazilian market for senior executive talent has changed rapidly in recent months. Companies at the beginning of this year started hiring again. And in spite of the recession, the market for top talent in Brazil was already fairly tight. Most employed executives were reluctant to make professional moves, which is now changing.
Boyden: In terms of executive demand in healthcare and life sciences, what developments are you currently seeing in terms of subsector trends?
Imai: The service provider subsector is now developing at a much faster pace. Due to a change in local legislation, Brazilian healthcare services can now receive foreign investments, which are supporting new initiatives to meet the increasing demand for quality services in Brazil.
Boyden: What types of functional or sector roles are most in demand within healthcare and life sciences?
Imai: We are seeing higher demand for technical positions, related to regulatory and medical affairs, R&D and quality, and a decrease in marketing and sales positions. As a trend in the whole market, not only healthcare and life sciences, we are also seeing significant demand for roles within finance and control.
Boyden: Like Bayer, are Brazilian operations in other companies evolving in terms of opportunities for women and diversity candidates?
Imai: Not as much as I think they should. Multinational European and North American companies are very open to diversity, and some of these clients disclose their positive preferences regarding gender and race, aiming to create a diverse organisational environment. However, this drive is not clearly evidenced in most local companies, including larger ones, which have displayed more limited efforts.
Boyden: In terms of positions or functions, does Brazil have a stronger or weaker executive market compared to other regions, such as the U.S., Europe or Asia?
Imai: The Brazilian healthcare market is quite strong where pharmaceutical companies are concerned. Major global players have been active in Brazil for decades, and top executives have pursued careers in this industry. However, within the service provider market, there is still a gap to close in terms of management. Brazil has evolved quite quickly in technical and medical areas, but lags behind other markets in preparing professionals to lead complex organisations such as hospitals and other services.
Boyden: What are the biggest changes in healthcare and life sciences you expect to see in terms of management trends in the next few years?
Imai: In Brazil we´ve seen great changes in this sector in recent years. Many small players focused on generic and similar products have arrived in Brazil, and within the negative national economic and political scenario, companies have been changing their market approaches, aiming to increase competitiveness. In fact, some B2B companies have hired executives from the B2C market, with the goal of bringing consumer insights to their commercial strategies. The main challenge for management will be adapting new executives to different segments.


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RMIT robot wins annual NI competition
"It was crash after crash…" as RobUTS misses podium place
A lot went wrong before eventually coming right for the 'home' team RobUTS at the final of the National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition (NIARC) held in the UTS Great Hall.
Some Wi-Fi issues scuppered many early efforts to get beyond the first round, but given another opportunity once the communications issues were sorted, the UTS team rose to the challenge and came a very credible fourth overall.
Two dozen university teams from across Australia, New Zealand and an inaugural entry from Singapore brought their entries to the live final, making it a tough competition on the theme of Transportation Innovation, requiring robots to navigate a 'smart city', respond to changing road rules, avoid obstacles, pick up 'passengers' and return home safely, earning points for speed and efficiency.
RMIT University took out the top finish and bragging rights beating 2016 winner the University of Wollongong in the final round.
Final places:
1st RMIT University
2nd The University of Wollongong
3rd University of New South Wales
Best Robot Design (by popular vote): University of Waikato
RMIT's first-place finish has earned the team a free trip to Austin, Texas where they'll attend NIWeek, a leading engineering conference attended by thousands of professional engineers and scientists from more than 60 countries.
Associate Professor Sarath Kodagoda, who oversees the UTS entry, said getting the sensors on the robots to work well proved a big challenge for students.
"Building a robot, using the wheels and mechanical aspects of it, is not that difficult, the main difficulty is how to build the intelligence into it," he said.
Each of 120+ engineering students involved had worked for seven months on their robot designs, giving them an opportunity to bring classroom theory to life. NI provided industry-leading hardware and software to help them design and program the intelligent vehicles.
"This type of hands-on learning solidifies what the students learn in the classroom and gives them an opportunity to work with the hardware and software used by today's top engineers.
"The transportation industry is just one of many that is being transformed by robotic technology and these students will certainly have a unique advantage in helping shape the future of these industries," said Mr Ryota Ikeda, Marketing Director, APAC, National Instruments.
Participants in 2017 final:
- News South Wales Macquarie University, University of New South Wales, University of Technology Sydney, Western Sydney University, University of Wollongong
- Queensland University of Queensland
- South Australia Flinders University
- Tasmania University of Tasmania
- Victoria University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Swinburne University of Technology
- Western Australia Curtin University, Edith Cowan University
- New Zealand Massey University, University of Waikato, University of Auckland
- Singapore Nanyang Technological Institute (Singapore)


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