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My Amazing Adventure with Macy’s at Dadeland & Ms. Wendy Williams

#FBF #FlashbackFriday Continues With My Coverage of Wendy Williams Book Signing Last Year in Coral Gables, FL. It was my first OFFICIAL assignment as a “seasoned” journalist. Luckily (and strangely), I was the only press represented at the event and I definitely took advantage with great pictures (okay, maybe “decent” pictures). I was so excited to be near my idol from my days in grad school in NYC.

The Student Becomes The Teacher

So I am finally coming down off an amazing weekend in South Miami area as a “reporter” and pop culture writer, covering the American Icons event at Macy’s and the Wendy Williams Book Signing.

Ok, let’s begin . . .

After dropping my sister off at the Port of Miami for her NKOTB Cruise (hey Mr. Knight! How YOU DOIN’!?), I headed over to Dadeland Mall to cover Macy’s event for Miami TV Now.

I was a little disappointed by the small area that the event was meant to take place. You’ll see in the pictures how crowded the area was with regular Saturday shoppers instead of avid music fans of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Diana Ross, and more.

So during the performances, these unaware shoppers would walk right in front of the performers and ruin many of shot for me. But luckily, I am a professional.

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#FBF #FlashbackFriday: Do Blondes Have More Fun? – MY Book Review of Marilyn Monroe Memoir “My Story” with Ben Hecht

The Student Becomes The Teacher

I thought the people I lived with were my parents. I called them mama and dad. The woman said to me one day, “Don’t call me mama. You’re old enough to know better. I’m not related to you in any way. You just board here. Your mama’s coming to see you tomorrow. You can call her mama if you want to.

– Marilyn Monroe in opening chapter “How I Rescued A White Piano” of My Story (2007)

This begins the autobiographical account of the life of Marilyn Monroe in 1954. According to the book’s forward written by Joshua Greene (son of Ms. Monroe’s most famous friend and photographer Milton H. Greene who passed away in 1985), her memoir was the product of a collaboration between the timeless media icon and her screenwriter friend named Ben Hecht.

Being a disciple of all things OWN Network, especially the philosophy of Ms…

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Decadence, Indifference, and Sacrifice – Baz Luhrmann’s Masterpiece “The Great Gatsby” Descends thanks to R+J (Part Two)

Mr. Luhrmann showed me that making an investment in a “passion project” where you integrate the film’s score, storyline, costuming, casting, scenic location for shooting, and soundtrack would create a media package that could NOT be denied by the masses (your intended audience).

It wasn’t until later when VHS tapes gave way to today’s Dvds (so that was probably after Titanic which was 1997) that I learned about his sacrifice which only heightened my appreciation for his maverick spirit.

“Moulin Rouge” became an instant classic using the formula Baz Luhrmann and his collaborators created for “R+J” and like all my college friends in Gainesville, we fell in deep love for the sweeping love story of Christian and Satine. It also highlighted the beauty, elegance, glamorous but ultimately tragic lifestyle of a Parisian courtesan (and probably any female entertainers who break into the industry on their own like Ms Monroe, Dandridge, Taylor, Carroll, Ross, and many others).

So to finally see the process of transforming the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic into film (I “liked” Luhrmann’ s production company on Facebook, getting regularly updated on the progress) was exciting in more ways than one.

If you don’t know the story about “Gatsby” the man, I will not spoil a detailed description of literature’s most fascinating characters in history (Othello and King Lear are a close second, in MY opinion).

What I can say is this …

Picture the most attractive and popular guy in your school. Imagine he has rich parents who are always away on business, leaving this only child to his own devices.

His friends get him to throw lavish and opulent parties every week of the school year where the entire school would get invited to. But only a handful of classmates got the privilege to ever MEET him, making him exceptionally mysterious (and maybe a little strange because who would REALLY have a party EVERY week of school and his/her parents wouldn’t ground them for … FOREVER!?!)

But parents remain absent in his life for some reason.

At one of these famous parties, The New Kid brings The Popular Girl as a platonic date. She is on a break from her possessive boyfriend who is the quarterback of the school football team. Ms Popular is really just using the New Kid so she can FINALLY go to the PARTY on her own terms.

There the two finally meet their mysterious host only to discover he was HER ex-FIANCEE years before.

Holy Soap Opera, Batman!

Eventually, Ms Popular longs to relive the life she had before the Quarterback was her boyfriend so she … has an affair with “Gatsby.”

At first, the sneaking around is exciting, romantic even. The New Kid was the “go-between” for the lovers, arranging their first visit at his house. He also is able to be Gatsby’s confidante, learning the secrets to his family’s millions.

It’s the decadence that is Gatsby’s mask, creating a whole world of privilege and champagne-soaked parties for his lover girl.

But does she appreciate him? Does she REALLY love him? Will she REALLY leave her quarterback boyfriend like she promises?

The answer lies in the film’s (and novel’s) resolution. But like many of Luhrmann’s gorgeous film history, good people don’t always make it … alive.

With its intoxicating soundtrack (executively produced by Shawn “Jay Z” Carter), new and familiar artists add new depths of pathos with such breakout hits as Lana Del Rey’ s “Young and Beauitful” and Emelie Sandi’s speakeasy cover of “Crazy in Love.”

So should you BUY this movie?

Hmmm… what do YOU think?

Laurean D. Robinson, MA


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On March 19, Leah Crocetto joins pianist Lara Jones and cellist Sophia Bacelar for the New York City launch of Jones’ latest album, Holes in the Sky, a collection of music celebrating the contributions of phenomenal women to the past, present, and future of American music.

This festive evening of music, conversation and a champagne reception is presented in support of The Lower Eastside Girls Club of New York, breaking the cycle of poverty by training the next generation of ethical, entrepreneurial, and environmental leaders.  It will be hosted by WQXR’s Clemency Burton-Hill.

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I had a lot of fun filming the making of this project. I think this could make a really interesting stop-motion animation. The segments in the limbs are pretty adjustable and have a tight tolerance. I was able to rest a fidget spinner over one of the claws and it stayed in place – How cool is that?!

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Sexual and gender-based violence

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Le Col | Womens Team Wiggins Jersey – Le Col
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Womens Team Wiggins Jersey

Womens Team Wiggins Jersey is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 7.

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Womens Team Wiggins Jersey $96.00
Product description

The replica jersey has a more relaxed fit and features a quality lock down zip puller for ease of use at high speeds and a silicon gripper at the waist hem to hold the jersey firmly in place.

Inside the seams are flat locked, with covered edges for the collar & zip guard to ensure the jersey is comfortable when fully zipped up.

Additional features include three large pockets plus reflective tabs on the rear pockets ensure you get seen in low level light

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"The design of this season's Team WIGGINS kit is my favourite so far, it's distinctive and stylish. Working with Le Col's designers has been a case of matching their performance insight and design expertise with my passion for historical cycling kit."

Sir Bradley Wiggins
Product material
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Care instructions
  • Machine wash at 30C
Key features
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  • Full length zip
  • Zip guard
  • 3 large rear pockets
  • 1 waterproof security pocket

Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great winter jacket Great winter jacket, works well for British winter. Didnâ€™t test it yet with severe conditions, seems a bit too warm when temperatures are around 9, but was great around 5C. Sizing runs slightly bigger than I expected so recommend to order true size if you like tight fit. Because of the sizing guid I give only 4 instead of 5 stars. Exchange or returns looks like a hassle hence I left too big jacket. Itâ€™s still great product, Iâ€™m just not happy with the fit.
Date published: 2018-12-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The four seasons jacket This is a great jacket, lightweight yet super warm protecting you from the elements. Wore this on four seasons spins experiencing sun/wind/rain/hailstones/snow with only a summer jersey underneath and was nice and snug throughout, my double gloved hands and cycling buddy on the other hand were like iceblocks. Can see it also being suitable for warmer weather as it is very lightweight. I"m probably between small and medium (5"2"" and usually a size 8 on top in normal clothes) but got small as thats all they had in stock. It feels a little snug when standing but feels comfortable on the bike and doesn"t look like you"re wearing a small size. It has a nice "tail" at the back too to keep your backside a little drier. Great quality material. Have only put in the wash twice but my other Le Col jacket has washed well so presume this one will too.
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Ledbury Archery Club

Target and Clout archery for all

Club info

Ledbury Archery Club is based at New House Farm, Putley.

We hold ‘target’ and ‘clout’ shoots throughout the year, meeting on Thursdays from 6-8pm and Saturdays from 10am-Noon

Throughout the year we hold ‘have-a-go’ sessions at local events, ‘Taster’ sessions for those interested in getting started, and Beginners Courses for those new to Archery who wish to join the Club. Check out Beginner’s course info for more details.

Archery is an all-weather sport – during the winter months we can also shoot indoors at Tarrington’s Lady Emily Hall

Target shoot at New House Farm

Ledbury Archery Club members usually shoot with recurve bows or longbows at a target (as above) to a distance of anywhere between 20 & 100 yds. We have training bows and equipment to suit all ages and there are numerous targets and bosses to accommodate large numbers of Archers when we host competitions.

Indoor Target shoot

Winter shooting indoors provides a great opportunity to tune kit and practice techniques out of the wind and rain!

Graham Blandford - County competition Nov '13

Whilst no means compulsory, many Archers find a friendly bit of competition helps them develop their technique and improve scores. There are numerous local, friendly shoots organised throughout the year and they are useful in helping Archers pick up helpful tips, check out different equipment and set-ups and try different disciplines.

Archery is a wonderfully inclusive sport – you don’t have to be super-fit and strong to be a successful Archer, and it’s accessible to many with disabilities. At Ledbury Archery Club, we accept Archers shooting with recurve, compound and longbows – and our shooting range is wheelchair accessible.

My bow

We try to give more people the opportunity to try Archery (and raise some funds!) at local ‘have a go’ days or ‘taster’ sessions. Keep your eyes peeled on our News page for details of upcoming events. Meet the team, have a look at the bows and equipment and see if you catch the Archery ‘bug’.

Fancy yourself as Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen? Contact us for more details. We’d love to meet you and introduce you to this great sport!


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Apply to be a Le Fleur brand rep

The Contract Period

The Brand Rep will be in contract for a period of 2 months. If things work out for both, we will extend the terms for a longer period of time that both parties agree on. You must be of 18 years or older.

What’s Involved As A Brand Rep

– Having a public and very active Instagram account. You must have good engagement on your posts to qualify. You must have @lefleurbtq listed in your bio.

– Genuine love, support, and enthusiasm for the products and brand shown in comments on Instagram. If we find that you are buying your likes or comments, you forfeit your contract.

– Actively searches #lefleurbtq and associated hashtags. Comments on other people’s photos and shows support for other brand reps.

– Promotes the brand on your own social media through photography wearing their clothing twice a month or once every 2 weeks. Please capture photos clear and free from clutter as much as possible. Photos need to be a full body shot.

– Email unwatermarked photos to lefleurbtq@gmail.com so we can share too! Any photos sent will become property of Le Fleur Boutique and may be used as we see fit for the brand.

– Promotes and shares company announcements such as promotions, contests, launches, and events.

– Le Fleur reserves the right to use any and all photographs on all social media accounts, promotional flyers and all advertisements.

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– A unique 25% off code to be used on all items purchased. All items purchased must be promoted. If we find you are abusing the discount without promoting the items, your contract will be forfeited.

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Live Blogging Hurricane Sandy—From the Philly Suburbs

Live Blogging Hurricane Sandy
From the Western Suburbs of Philadelphia

Why?  Because I have lots of time on my hands.  So if you too have nothing better to do, stop on by for the occasional update.  And hopefully, all these updates will be boring, uninteresting, and without event.

Monday, 10/29, 2:00 PM

  • Raining consistently but not hard, just a light steady downpour.  Occasional gusts of winds but nothing that would knock you over if you were silly enough to be outside right now….and I’m discovering what a miracle it is that daytime television can actually find advertisers for the abysmal programming they have the audacity to air.

Monday, 10/29, 4:30 PM

  • Not much has changed in the past two and a half hours, although the winds occasionally whip up and my windows rattle.  Rain continues but not heavy.  The big blow is expected this evening and into the wee hours of tomorrow….started re-reading an old book on Thomas Aquinas—perhaps spending some time with a medieval scholar and saint might grant me a bit of special grace….just looked out my window and saw a neighbor up on a ladder with a broom handle attempting to clear his gutters of all the falling leaves.  His wife is standing at the foot of the ladder supposedly as a source of safety and security.  The two of them are wearing jeans and windbreakers and they’re soaked.  I can only shake my head in disbelief.

Monday, 10/29, 7:00 PM

  • The winds picked up for about a half hour and my lights flickered several times as if the power was on the verge of dying.  Considering that I live in an all-electric house, having no power is a big deal.  For now, however, the winds have calmed down and the rain has let up.  But the storm has just made landfall at Sea Isle City along the coast of south Jersey, so the worst of this mess is on its way.

Monday, 10/29, 9:15 PM

  • The winds are really ripping now, although it’s only drizzling at this point.  The high wind gusts have turned into almost non-stop window-rattling, house-shaking full force blows.  The worst is supposed to be over at 2 AM when the wind calms down to about 30 – 50 mile an hour gusts.  Well, that can’t come soon enough….call me a sissy, but right now I’m sitting on the floor in my upstairs hallway with my laptop, cell phone, and a tray full of goodies.  I’ve got the bedroom doors shut to ensure I’m away from the windows but also to minimize the stress-making wind noises….still have electricity, so I’m watching British sitcoms on Youtube and taking reassuring calls from friends and family (who, by the way, are more frightened than I).

Monday, 10/29, 9:30 PM

  • The electricity just went off, so out come the flashlights.  And here’s hoping we get power restored soon….Since I’m now operating on laptop battery power, I’ll discontinue the live blogging until tomorrow morning.  Good night everyone, stay safe.

Tuesday, 10/30, 12:30 PM

  • What a night!  The winds really took off and were blowing like wild until about 3 AM this morning.  I’m still without any power.  Luckily, my home, and those of my neighbors, survived unscathed, although a satellite dish crashed to the ground in the middle of the night narrowly missing a car.  Hope everyone came out of this hurricane unharmed….having no electricity means no tea, no coffee.  So out of desperation, I drove to the local McDonald’s, and yes, they were open!  Wawa, the convenience store chain in our area, was also open.  All I can say is, thank god for the folks who work at McDonald’s and Wawa—what a great bunch of troopers!

Tuesday, 10/30, 5:00 PM

  • Electricity is back on track—Hooray!  The experiences of the past 24 hours make me think of the lyrics to that Joni Mitchell song, you don’t know what you got till it’s gone.  It’s amazing what you can’t do without electricity.  Glad it’s over.  Now back to political reality.

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7 Responses to Live Blogging Hurricane Sandy—From the Philly Suburbs

  1. frank k. says:

    Stay safe & get back asap with a brief message , so we know you’re o.k. …. frank k. (N.Va. now , but born & raised in Frankford section of Philly)

    • Hi Frank, thanks for your good wishes. All is well, thank god. The Frankford section of Philly—a great little neighborhood. I used to hang out at the Mayfair diner which is just up the road.

  2. Cats Meow says:

    Stay safe! We need your excellent blog posts.

  3. Paula says:

    I just heard a recorded message from earlier today, maybe even last night, of Bloomberg giving his dictates: I don’t know who I despise more, BHO or that fool. Just their voices alone cause a visceral reaction (in me). Just FYI. Anyhoo, I’m on with ya, Jeanne! Be safe!

    • I saw a tweet on Twitter yesterday that said Bloomberg had banned Hurricane Sandy from dropping more than 16 ounces of rain on NYC. But if there is flooding there, I’m sure Mr. B will be able to part the waves.

      • Paula says:

        Bloomberg just gave an update. I didn’t know he was illiterate. Now I feel sorry for him. No, wait. He’s an ultra-wealthy control freak lib. Never mind.

        How’s tricks for you this morning?

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April 15, 2008

Ajax 101 tutorial updated for Zend Framework v1.5

Filed under: Ajax,PHP,Programming,Web Development,Zend Framework — liamgraham @ 3:35 pm

I’ve updated the Ajax 101 tutorial for version 1.5 of Zend Framework. At some point after I originally wrote it, the Zend Framework team removed a loophole that I and apparently many others mistakenly relied on, relating to resolution of action names. In the original version of this tutorial, I had the javascript making an Ajax call to ‘index/getData’, which was resolving to the getDataAction method in the index controller. However, as of version 1.5 of the framework, the case is not getting preserved, so that my ‘getData‘ was getting converted to lowercase ‘getdata‘, resulting in the error that Ernesto commented about way back in February:

Fatal error: Uncaught exception ‘Zend_Controller_Action_Exception’ with message ‘IndexController::getdataAction() does not exist and was not trapped in __call()’

Basically, what needs to happen is that there needs to be a word separator in the action name in the javascript so that the framework really knows how to camelcase it, such as ‘index/get-data’. I have edited the blog post and the zipped code to correct this. For an in-depth discussion of this issue, and the team’s reasoning for blocking the loophole, see the manual here: http://framework.zend.com/manual/en/zend.controller.migration.html

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Jack Reacher. Never go back.
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 2016.
Based on the book Never go back by Lee Child.
Special features: Reacher returns ; No Quarter Given: Rooftop Battle.
Performer Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh, Patrick Heusinger, Holt McCallany, Robert Knepper.
Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever.
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Our first musical experience

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National Theatre, Abu Dhabi: My hubby and I recently had the pleasure of being a part of the classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” It was meant more for kids so there were unexpected twists to the story…like the appearance of a fairy who turned the evil queen into a good queen…hmmm did they confuse the fairy from sleeping beauty?…=S but it still was quite the experience and we enjoyed it.

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    1. Haha I do agree she was less creepy and a lot likable … when I was watching the play I kept thinking what would Saru have to say about this…=P

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Macchu Picchu has an altitude under 2,400 meters, about 9,200 feet above sea level. But to get there, one flies to Cusco which has an elevation of 3,400 meters. More than 11,000 feet. That’s past the threshold when altitude sickness typically sets in. Those visiting Macchu Picchu ordinarily stay a couple of nights to acclimatize in Cusco. But there’s the option to stay in Sacred Valley instead which is about 2,900 meters — higher than Macchu Picchu, but lower than Cusco. A river valley “formed” by the Urubamba River, it’s really a perfect midpoint.

Sacred Valley is also home to many archaeological sites and Spanish colonial villages like Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Together with Cusco and Macchu Picchu, the area comprise the core of the Incan Empire. The archaelogical park in Ollantaytambo is no less challenging and is in fact a “climbing tour”. You need tons of energy for this, quite akin to tracing the Macchu Picchu trail. It is a pity Ollantaytambo is often overlooked because of Macchu Picchu’s majestic sanctuary up in the mountains. But Incan civilization in all its sophistication and grandeur manifests in Ollantaytambo’s stonework and dramatic setting both as a fortress and temple. One scales its stone stairways and steep terraces to gain a glimpse from the top of the quarries where all the stones were sourced. It was an engineering feat to transport these stones to put up this fortress, using (or diverting) the river’s current to ferry the stones. Go figure how smart these Incans were.

The Pisac Ruins include agricultural terraces held in place by stone walls. One can choose to take on this hike and impress everyone, or check out the handicraft and souvenirs market. There are also walking sticks, hats, water bottle holders to compose a hiker’s gear or a serious shopper may instead focus on gems, artwork, fabrics and fossils. The last one — please don’t buy! One person was offloaded in a domestic flight because of a fossil he bought which is not allowed to be taken out of the country.

While Cusco is bigger and busier, with its own set of attractions like big churches, monasteries, museums and plazas, Sacred Valley is more rustic. But our hotel for the night clinched it. Sonesta Posadas del Inca in Urubamba is so postcard-pretty, quiet and relaxing. Its charm rests in its sprawling complex of two-storey buildings, flower gardens, fountains, coffee nooks, tiny “instagrammable” chapel, and its breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains. Just imagine having coffee one morning with this view from any one of its many patios.

Even a single night here before taking on Macchu Picchu would be ideal. A train leaves regularly from this area to Aguas Calientes where one can ride the bus up to the citadel. There are coca tea available in abundance, and oxygen tanks are everywhere. Don’t be embarassed to ask the desk for a few minutes of oxygen to clear up your fuzzy brain! Tried it myself and it certainly worked.


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Christmas Vanilla & Cinnamon Biscuits

This biscuit recipe is absolutely, without a doubt, the most delicious vanilla biscuit you will ever try, and at the end you can get the kids involved in the decorating. My son absolutely loves making a mess with the icing and is so proud of his creations.

They are super simple to make, even for a novice in the kitchen.

If you want to step up your biscuit game, this recipe can be easily adapted for choc chip cookies, jam drops whatever your heart desires. I have decided to add cinnamon, cloves and mixed spice to this batch for a more Christmasy vibe.

This will make approximately 16 – 20 biscuits depending on how big your cookie cutter is, and how much dough you manage not to eat before baking.

You will need:

A mixing bowl

A whisk or electric mixer

A spatula

Measuring cups

Rolling pin

Baking trays

Baking paper

Cookie cutters

180 g softened butter

1 cup caster sugar

1 Med/Large egg

1 tsp Vanilla extract

2 & 1/2 cups Plain flour

1/2 tsp Baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp mixed spice

1/4 tsp ground cloves

(Be careful not to over do it with the cloves, they are stroooonng and can over power if too much is added.)

Pre heat over to 180 C or 360 F

Mix butter, sugar and vanilla together until light and creamy. Add the egg in and beat together for another minute.

Add baking powder, and spices to the flour and sift into the butter and sugar mix, add in batches, making sure to combine the flour completely before adding the next lot. Use the spatula to scrape the outside of the bowl and bring everything together.

If the dough is still too wet or soft for rolling, add a tablespoon or two of plain flour until it forms a rolling dough.

Alternatively though, if you prefer softer cookies, leave a tablespoon of flour out of the mix and roll into balls, place on the baking tray and bake till golden.

But today we will be rolling these little beauties into Christmas shaped biscuits.

Either grease your trays lightly or place a piece of baking paper on them.

Halve the dough, we won’t be rolling this out all a once. You can wrap the dough in cling wrap and keep it in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months, just place the frozen dough in the fridge 24hours before use to defrost completely. Place a piece of baking paper on your bench to roll your dough on, this makes it easier to pick the biscuit up to move to the tray without getting stuck to the bench.

Roll your dough to half a centimetre thick and cut with cookie cutters.

Move the cookies to the trays and bake for 10 minuets or until golden.

Leave to cool on a rack completely, then it’s time to decorate.

1 large egg white

1/4 or 1/2 tsp lemon juice (1/4 for drizzling and 1/2 for piping)

2 cups icing sugar.

Use a bowl that is NOT plastic and is completely clean and dry, the egg white will not whisk up correctly otherwise.

Whisk the egg white and icing sugar together until it forms stiff peaks. Add lemon juice slowly, mix together thoroughly.

Transfer to a piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle over the biscuits.

Add whatever decorations you would like, and leave the icing to set.

(These were decorated by my 3 year old son. The few he did before the sugar kicked in.)

Enjoy and let me know if you plan to give these a go in the comments section below.

I’m off to go clean up the almighty sprinkle mess I invited into my home.

Happy Baking.

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BTFTLIAW – Chapter 802

Chapter 802 – Prosperous Ark Space

Zhao Hai has been paying attention to the Divine Race’s camp ever since the Third Prince arrived. Although he couldn’t find out what Thunder Yun and the others talked about, he managed to see Fei’er’s action. However, he couldn’t understand what Fei’er was doing.

Zhao Hai was certain that Fei’er was sent to deliver a letter. But Fei’er actually read the letter before going off to a different direction.

Zhao Hai saw Fei’er go to the Winged Pegasus camp first, then to the Barbarians. Only after visiting the two camps did he head towards the Divine Realm. This made Zhao Hai feel that something was fishy.

Laura and the others also saw Fei’er’s action. When Fei’er finally went to the Divine Realm, Laura looked at Zhao Hai ni confusion as she asked, “Brother Hai, why do I feel that something isn’t right? It seems like there is a problem with the Divine Race’s interior.”

Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, “Remember when I said that the Winged Pegasus and the Barbarian Clans hate the Divine Race more than us? I thought the Giants were different, and were completely loyal. But it seems like those those conquered by the Divine Race are all unwilling to stay as slaves.”

Laura stared before her two eyes shined, “Brother Hai, you mean?”

Zhao Hai smiled and then turned to Lizzy and said, “From now on, make sure to minimize the losses made to the Winged Pegasus and Barbarian troops. As long as they don’t go too far, then we’ll leave them be.”

Lizzy smiled and said, “I don’t think the Third Prince will allow them to do that. But we still need to prepare. I believe the Prince would stage an attack in a couple of days.”

Zhao Hai nodded, “Go make some plans.” Lizzy nodded before she turned and took Megan upstairs to plan their move.

Laura looked at the two before she turned to look at Zhao Hai and smiled, “Now that the people of the Ark Continent has entered the Space, I’ve become less busy compared to those two.”

Zhao Hai smiled as he extended his arms over Laura and Ruyen’s shoulders before saying, “You had it hard. Make sure to take a proper rest in the following days. Don’t forget, we still need to get those Goblins later.”

Laura nodded while Ruyen stayed silent. For Ruyen, being close to Zhao Hai was already enough.

At this time, Cai’er flew towards Zhao Hai and said, “Young Master, Brother Wales is inviting you over for a drink. Will you go? He has been inviting you over for several times already,”

When Zhao Hai heard this, he couldn’t help but laugh, “Why wouldn’t I go? I’ll go, i’ll go. My Brother is asking for drinks. I wouldn’t not go.” Then he took the women along with him to Wales

Even Lizzy and Megan who were formulating plans were pulled over.

Before long, Zhao Hai appeared in the Ark Space’s Prairie. Wales was pacing back and forth in his tent, eagerly waiting for Zhao Hai.

After seeing Zhao Hai arrive, Wales immediately laughed and said, “You guys actually came. Its been a few days, you really made me wait.”

Zhao Hai laughed and replied, “Things have been quite busy. Right, Big Brother, wait for some time, I have something good to show you.”

Wales looked in anticipation, “Something good? What is it?”

Zhao Hai smiled and said, “When the time comes I’ll let you know.”

Wales stopped caring about it as he laughed and said, “Alright, just tell me whenever you want. But for now, come have a few cups with me. Someone, quickly go and roast some cows.” Needless to say, when they heard that Zhao Hai arrived, the other Herculean Bulls went over to see him. These people were very familiar with Zhao Hai, so they joked and laughed with each other.

Zhao Hai looked at them before he frowned jokingly, “Why are you all here? Stay away, I need some room to breathe.”

The Herculean Bulls weren’t afraid of Zhao Hai’s fake anger. Instead, they went forward before one of them chuckled and said, “Prince, you have been working hard. I had my wife make some milk skin just for you.”

Zhao Hai looked at the person and said, “Get lost. When I said milk skin, I meant those made from Argali.” The person didn’t care. He still grinned by Zhao Hai’s side as the two of them laughed and joked with each other. In the end, Zhao Hai gave each person a bottle of milk wine before they scurried away.

Wales looked at all of these with a huge grin. When the people went away, he looked at Zhao Hai and said, “These guys treat you better than me. When they see you come, everyone welcomes you very well. I don’t get treated this way.”

Zhao Hai smiled and said, “That’s natural. They like me more than they like you.”

Wales laughed, “I just said that to flatter you, I didn’t think you’d eat it up. Hahaha. Come on, let’s have a drink. I’m afraid that your capacity for alcohol has regressed. You have been fighting the Demons and the Divine Race all this time. There hasn’t been a time for you to drink.”

Zhao Hai laughed as well, “And I’m afraid that you won’t be able to return to your tent. Right, Big Brother, why haven’t I seen mister Yale? Where is he?”

Wales smiled and said, “He’s in close door cultivation. He said he had some epiphany and wanted to make a new beast token. Don’t worry about him. At this point, we have been living great lives. No wars are happening since the grass here is so good. The grass grow so quickly that the argali couldn’t eat them all in time. In addition to the grass, there are caravans going along the grassland every day, selling inexpensive human goods. Along with that, we also enjoy Dwarf and Elven items.’[1]

Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, “It’s good that you’re happy, that means I didn’t make a wrong choice. Brother, later on, I will open a shop here. If you have anything excess to sell, then you can just take it to the shop. At the same time, if you want to buy anything, you can also go there. I can guarantee the supplies offered in the shop.”

Wales’ eyes shone, “That’s good. Although there are a lot of caravans in the Prairie, it’s still quite difficult to look for certain things.”

At this time, some people got up and offered the two of them some milk wine. Naturally, this wasn’t the one purified by Zhao Hai, instead, it was one made by the Beastmen themselves. This was only done to offer respects, the other cups were drank with purified milk wine.

Zhao Hai drank the milk wine and let out a long breath before saying, “When you entered the Space, I can finally feel relief. These days, the Demons and the Divine Race have increased their forces. The Divine Race had their Third Prince come personally. But more worrying are the Demons, their Great Demon King actually came. I’m afraid we won’t be able to hold of for too long.”

Wales placed his glass down as he looked at Zhao Hai and said, “Brother, you’ve been working hard.”

Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, “Not really that hard. I just find the Divine Race disgusting so I want to give them a good beating.”

Wales slightly smiled and didn’t say anything. Wales knew that when they entered the Space, Zhao Hai would no longer have any extra worries. However, this also meant that Zhao Hai was now alone in facing the Demons and the Divine Race.

In the past, the groups in the continent were very eager to send troops because their lives were threatened. If they don’t help in the war, then they would be killed by the Divine Race. But now it was different. Since they were now inside the Space, the threat of the Demons and the Divine Race had virtually vanished. From this point on, it would be difficult to convince the people to fight against the Ark Continent’s invaders.

What Wales didn’t know was the fact that this aspect only held truth because they hadn’t been inside the Space for too long. With enough time, the people inside would be predisposed to regard Zhao Hai’s needs. Not to say dispatching troops, even if Zhao Hai wanted them to die, then they wouldn’t hesitate to do so.

Zhao Hai didn’t want to explain this ability. After all, this came with the Space. Even if he wanted to change it, he couldn’t. Besides, Zhao Hai preferred this development, this meant that there would be no traitors inside the Space.

Before long, the argali and bulls were roasted. Aside from Wales, everyone in the Herculean Bull tribe attended this meeting. Everyone ate and drank with each other.

After the event, Zhao Hai returned to the Space’s villa to take a rest. Then Zhao Hai went to the living room and opened the monitor. But this time, he wasn’t watching the Demons and the Divine Race, instead, he was looking at the events happening in the Ark Space

The people in the Ark Space has had it well. After the Great Clans re-established their authority, everything fell in place very quickly.

Zhao Hai was very happy about this situation. This was the reason why he decided to make the Ark Space identical to the Ark Continent. If he didn’t make them similar, then the people of the Ark Continent would need to adjust to their new environment, giving Zhao Hai unnecessary worries.

The Empires of the Ark Space were now up and running, even resuming trade with each other. Moreover, the situation was even much better compared to before since the Fishmen, Beastmen, Dwarves, and Elves were now mingling with the Humans and each other. Discrimination was also slowly diminishing, removing the barriers erected by the Radiant Church in the past.

Recently, the people of the continent had experienced a lot of things, especially when they were under pressure from the Demons and the Divine Race. This caused the Humans and the other races to unite with each other. Also, when people emigrated to the Space’s Ark Continent, Zhao Hai explicitly forbade the discrimination towards the other races. Because of this, the Humans started to accept the other races more and more.

After seeing that things have been normal in the Space, Zhao Hai felt relieved. Then he changed the monitor’s image to the Divine Race’s camp. Zhao Hai was quite curious about what changes the Third Prince would impose on the army.

And just as Zhao Hai shifted the monitor, he saw Thunder Yun approaching the imperial palace of the Radiant Empire. Zhao Hai knew that ever since arriving to the continent, the Third Prince had taken up residence inside the Empire’s Royal Palace.

  1. It might be beast tablet, forgot which is which. I’ll change it when I go review the past chapters.

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Blogtober: Worst writing advice

So when I was younger I wrote a lot. Stories. Short novels. Flash fiction. And I was told I was pretty good at it. BUT then was told you’ll never make money at it and it is a useless thing to pursue.

Worst Writing Advice

And that is the thing about people, they don’t get why we are writers when there is no guarantee of any income.

I’ll tell you, as a kid that comment hurt me. I have Imposter Syndrome, then and now, and I had a low self-esteem. And I felt then that my work was worthless. I don’t think I even wrote again until High School. It hurts when someone says something you are passionate about isn’t even worth the effort.

  1. We want to make money at it for sure. It is our passion and it would be the ultimate job for us. Who doesn’t want a job that is their passion? Making money at what you love to do? Everyone wants a job like that. We are aware with writing it is rare to make enough to live off of, but we wish we could.
  2. We actually love to write. There are writers who never intend anyone to read what they wrote except family. Or just for themselves. I have written novels just for me and no one else. We actually love the act and process of writing. Money isn’t a factor in this aspect. It is pure passion. And I have to say you should never discourage anyone from their passion. Even if it only ever remains a hobby… well hobbies are very value to brain health.
  3. Writing has saved me from my darkest times with chronic pain. It was an outlet. It was a pain distraction. It was escapism. It made me feel good. And hobbies with chronic illness have a lot of value. They keep us busy. They make us feel productive. It is something just for us when we feel pressured all the time to perform like healthy people… and we can’t. This is just for us.
  4.  And there is this innate need when you have all these plots and characters in your head, to get them down on paper. We are writers because we need to write.

So that was definitely the worst advice I ever received about writing. And a lesson that you should never listen to someone that mocks your hobby, your passions, or your work.

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  1. This really hit home for me. I couldn’t agree more. It’s really hard to feel “productive” with a chronic illness, and being mocked for one’s passion is the worst. People engage in all kinds of hobbies, very few of which even have the possibility of “making money.” So to tell someone not to write because they “won’t make any money off it” is just senseless and hurtful. But your writing is really good so you should keep doing it AND publishing for us to read. 🙂

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Introducing a new, limited edition dive watch manufactured by Blancpain for HODINKEE. Pieces are numbered, and available exclusively in the HODINKEE Shop and select Blancpain boutiques.

The watch comes with three straps: a black NATO, a sail-canvas strap, and a grey NATO.

We’ve worked with Blancpain to create a modern execution of what’s widely considered one of the most important military and dive watches ever made. This is the Fifty Fathoms you’ve been asking for, one that honors its legacy as one of the archetypal dive watches. The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Limited Edition for HODINKEE features a 38mm stainless steel case housing Blancpain’s in-house caliber 1153. No date is present on the original Fifty Fathoms, and there’s no date on ours either. This iteration is pure, focused, and executed in the spirit of the original – just the way we like it at HODINKEE. Together with Blancpain, we’re only making 100 of these, and they’re available in the HODINKEE Shop and the New York City and Las Vegas Blancpain boutiques for $9,900.

There are dive watches, and then there are purpose-built tools for special forces teams operating in the most extreme environments on Earth. The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms falls squarely into the latter category. While other dive watches were also used by combat divers, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms was engineered specifically for combat divers to execute some of the most challenging underwater missions in the world. Which is why for our newest limited edition we wanted to create something special based on one of the most historically significant dive watches currently in production. Today we bring you an updated, modern version of the classic – the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Limited Edition for HODINKEE.

A man diving underwater.

Designed for the Deep

Back in the early 1950s, Blancpain CEO Jean-Jacques Fiechter started to develop the ultimate tool for diving – a watch – as he himself was an amateur diver. So when Captain Robert Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud of France’s premier maritime special operations unit, the Nageurs de combat, approached Fiechter in 1952 about a similar need (but for military standards), they worked together to create a dive watch that would stand up to the demands of combat swimmers and in 1953 the Fifty Fathoms was born.

Maloubier, Riffaud, and Fiechter all knew exactly what they needed: A watch that would give the Frogmen an edge and keep them safe by accurately timing dives and tracking elapsed time. The Nageurs de combat performed a variety of underwater missions, often in very low-visibility conditions. The watch had to be legible even in the most extreme environments. Along with a compass and depth gauge, this watch would play a vital role in executing mission-critical objectives, including covert underwater infiltrations, mine disposal, and underwater intelligence.

A group of men diving.
Watch lying on a marble table.
A diver climbing down a ladder underwater.

The watch proliferated among the special operations community and the diving world alike. Dozens of iterations were produced by Blancpain, each an attempt to refine the design and meet the varying needs of military units around the world. Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a former French naval officer, and his team famously wore a Fifty Fathoms in his film The Silent World, which later won a Palme d'Or.

Later, in 1956, the Bathyscaphe was introduced as the everyman’s dive watch. The Bathyscaphe model came about to complement the Fifty Fathoms’ success in service as a means to satisfy the growing civilian sport diving segment. Without sacrificing performance, it focused on wearability and versatility for those who were drawn to the underwater world on their own accord, rather than strictly for naval purposes. It was a consumer product born from experience serving elite combat swimmers. The case was slightly downsized from the mil-spec Fifty Fathoms, but the spirit of the watch remained. It allowed Blancpain to continue to experiment with design innovation and technical advancements that appealed to all types of divers – both military or not. This resulted in the many iterations of the Fifty Fathoms under the Bathyscaphe moniker from the ’50s until the ’70s. The Bathyscaphe was reintroduced in 2013 and continues to be part of the Fifty Fathoms collection. It remains one of the most revered modern dive watches in the market today. The HODINKEE Fifty Fathoms falls under the modern Bathyscaphe line, packaging the Fifty Fathoms’ military heritage in a wearable modern 38mm case.

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The HODINKEE Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Limited Edition for HODINKEE sticks to the tried and true formula of the original. One of the first executions of the Fifty Fathoms was a Rotomatic Incabloc from 1953. This example is characterized by balanced-yet-bold numerals and markers applied directly to the dial, its antimagnetic inner case, and rotating bezel, and automatic movement. Over the years, this execution evolved and has become iconic among the cult-like following the Fifty Fathoms has developed. “We wanted in effect that each of the markers be as clear as a guiding star for a shepherd,” Captain Robert Maloubier said about the dial layout of the Fifty Fathoms during its development in the ’50s. The HODINKEE Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe certainly fulfills Captain Maloubier’s wishes.

While the original Fifty Fathoms was a no-nonsense tool watch, we’ve gone a step further and capitalized on the half a century of haute horlogerie innovation that Blancpain has achieved. This isn’t just a diver – this is true high-end watchmaking. Powering the watch is Blancpain’s caliber 1153, a high-grade movement that’s built entirely in-house. The Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe is a tool watch at heart, but the finishing on the HODINKEE Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe rivals many watches twice the price. It’s essentially a luxury watch that’s built to specifications that put it squarely in the tool watch category. The finishing and movement grade aren’t typically present on watches like this, but then again, most watches aren’t the Fifty Fathoms.

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The 1153’s four-day power reserve is not only a testament to Blancpain’s horological prowess, but it’s also practical. The intricate details and pristine hand-finishing of the 1153 can be observed through a display back; the HODINKEE logo is engraved on the rotor, as well. Typically rotors are made of steel or brass with a gold mass at the outer edge, but Blancpain makes all of its winding rotors from solid gold, including on the caliber 1153, for better winding performance and as a nod to the caliber’s high-end pedigree. Instead of leaving the gold exposed though, it’s been coated in a stealthy grey finish to fit in with the tool-inspired aesthetic. In addition, the caliber 1153 boasts a silicon hairspring (like all Blancpain calibers), which eliminates the need for a soft iron case to protect the movement from magnetism. It’s the details like this that make the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Limited Edition for HODINKEE the ultimate example.

The movement is 3.25mm thick and 26.2mm in diameter, allowing a reasonable case size of 38mm in stark stainless steel. A satin-brushed stainless steel bezel with ceramic insert and Liquidmetal® hour-markers surrounds the dial, blending the new with the old.

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Whether you’re a desk diver, an aspiring one, or you have a divemaster rating under your belt, one thing is for sure: This is a watch that makes you want to execute your own underwater missions. Topside, it performs just as well, with jeans and a t-shirt or board shorts at the beach. Rarely can you wear a watch with roots in haute horlogerie at the beach, but the utilitarian nature of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Limited Edition for HODINKEE lets you go anywhere and do anything with it strapped to your wrist. Not only is it a fantastic summer watch, but it’s also the kind of watch that inspires you to get out and honor the legacy the Fifty Fathoms has created.

A shot of a mans wrist wearing the watch.

That’s why we created this watch – as an exercise in high-end watchmaking, but ultimately to live up to what’s considered one of the most important dive watches ever created. Head on over to the HODINKEE Shop for yours.

The Blancpain Ocean Commitment

Since the beginning, Blancpain has been dedicated to preserving the world’s oceans and the communities dedicated to their existence. Working closely with passionate divers, leading scientists, underwater explorers, environmentalists, and photographers, their mission has grown far beyond just watches. The Blancpain Ocean Commitment is dedicated to the study and support of our planet’s oceans and to keep them as pristine and safe for wildlife that inhabits them. You can learn more about it on the Blancpain website.

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The Mayor's Committee for International Friendship (MCIF) and the Lincoln Council for International Visitors (LCIV) elected officers at the joint annual meeting October 28 at the Country Inn and Suites in Lincoln. Outgoing President Robert Wagner conducted the meeting, and Dolores Mather, First Contact for MCIF, reported that the organization hosted 45 visitors from 32 different countries this year.

Professor Ian Newman, UN-L College of Education and Human Services, presented a program titled, "Being a Foreigner in My Home Town and a Stranger Nowhere."

Officers elected for 2011 are Shahid Kamal, President; Michael Short, Vice-President; Debbie Engstrom, Secretary; Dolores Mather, First Contact; Robert Wagner, Advisor; Ron Svoboda, Treasurer; Roger Ehlers, Newsletter Editor; and Carmelee Tuma, Public Relations Coordinator.

Robert Stoddard was re-elected to the LCIV Board, and Elaine Hammer was appointed as a LCIV Board Member to complete Kamal's unexpired term.

LCIV provides support for the MCIF, a volunteer organization which hosts visitors from around the world. The committee sets up visits with professional counterparts and plans cultural exchanges and learning experiences to promote international understanding among the visitors and citizens in the Lincoln area. Participants are established or potential foreign leaders in government, politics, media, education, science, labor relations and other key fields. They are selected by American Embassies overseas to visit the United States to experience this country firsthand.

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Some IPA symbols such as ɲ lack any name, and when I tried searching for the symbol online, the pages I got only showed palatal nasal.

But I wonder what I should call it when I talk with others. Is there any standard conventional name for it? Or what do linguists call it, such as at an international conference?

Good question! IPA symbols generally fall into one of three categories, in common use:

  • Some symbols have a conventional name: æ is "ash", θ is "theta", ŋ is "engma". Standard Latin letters would also fall into this group, like v being "vee".
  • Some symbols are named based on their shape: ɤ is "rams-horns", ɔ is "open o", ħ is "h-bar". These are the names that are most often used in Unicode.
  • Some symbols are just named after their IPA usage: ɲ is "palatal nasal" (or "palatal n"), ɖ is "voiced retroflex stop" (or "retroflex d"), ʍ is "voiceless labiovelar approximant" (or "voiceless w"). These names are also sometimes used in Unicode, usually for more recent additions.

In this particular case, I've never heard anyone call ɲ anything other than "palatal nasal". That's the name I'd expect to hear in a conference.

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    It has been called 'ɛnjə' in conferences for decades. Whereas, ʈ is just called 'retroflex t' or 'voiceless retroflex plosive', depending on one's persuasion. – user6726 Apr 23 at 15:21
  • @user6726 Interesting; I haven't heard that, but feel free to post it as an answer! – Draconis Apr 23 at 17:35
  • Eɲe (or eñe or enye or however you want to write it) is the only way I’ve ever heard it referred to. I’ve heard ɔ called ‘mirrored c’ as well. Most of the ones that have no conventional names I’ve mainly just heard called by the sound they represent where feasible, so ʍ is /ʍə/, ɖ is /ɖə/, etc. – Janus Bahs Jacquet Apr 24 at 15:24

Almost every character that can be input and shown on modern computers is defined in Unicode and has a code point, so of course each IPA symbol has a name. <ɲ> is defined as "LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH LEFT HOOK" in the Unicode code chart. Handbook of the International Phonetic Association (1999: 166–184) also has a list of symbols with descriptions, which calls <ɲ> "Left-tail N". Both these descriptions are based in part on the naming conventions set out in Pullum & Ladusaw's Phonetic Symbol Guide (1986/1996), which calls <ɲ> "Left-Hook N". SIL International's ScriptSource and Wikipedia also have summaries of the IPA symbols and what to call them.

But AFAIK only a few nicknames like "eng" and "ezh" carry even a modest amount of currency in daily parlance among linguists. In a setting like a conference, simply "the symbol for the palatal nasal" etc. may be the way that is understood by the broadest possible audience.

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    Unicode names are completely permanent under the Unicode Stability Policy. If a character is given a "bad" name (for any conceivable definition of "bad"), it will not be corrected. So Unicode names should be used with caution. – Kevin Apr 23 at 0:10
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    @Kevin Not entirely true. From that same page: “In cases of outright errors in character names such as misspellings, a character may be given a formal name alias.” – VGR Apr 23 at 19:21
  • @VGR Sadly I haven't ever seen that happen, even for outright errors like Ƣ being called "CAPITAL LETTER OI". (It has nothing to do with O or I, it's derived from Q with a long tail.) – Draconis Apr 23 at 21:34
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    @Draconis Actually, if you look in unicode.org/Public/UNIDATA/NamesList.txt, you’ll see that codepoint 01A2 is named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER OI” but has a formal alias (denoted in the data file with %) of “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER GHA”. – VGR Apr 23 at 21:43
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    @VGR: Yes, that's my point. You have to go and look up those aliases separately from the main character name, which many people will not think to do (witness for example your discussion with Draconis). So if you tell people to "use the Unicode name," they may just take your advice at face value. – Kevin Apr 23 at 22:21

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Software Fail Watch 2016, Quarter Three

Ultimately it doesn’t matter if you are a restaurant, a legal firm, a plastic manufacturer, or an investment bank: your software is your brand. As such, every unexpected error message, forced restart, or failed update is a ding against your brand’s shiny reputation. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: software may come and go, but software testing is here to stay. ... As per usual, the first place for most-software-bugs in Quarter 3 goes to the Government sector, with 41 stories. Transportation comes in second with 20 incidents, another not-so-surprising figure given how travel related bugs always seem to emerge just in time for vacation. The surprise this quarter has been the uptick in finance related software fails. In our experience, software fails in the finance industry are hard to come by. It is not that the industry does not have software fails – rather, they simply seem to be reported less.

Payments & Marijuana: Different Ways The Blockchain Is Being Used Today

Everyone from Brazilian software developers waiting for payrolls that never arrive to legal marijuana dispensaries in Colorado, blockchain solutions are in use today. When you think about international payments, you might think about guest workers sending a remittance home to a family member in Mexico, or payroll for call center employees in the Philippines, or perhaps a large invoice payment to a manufacturer in China. Those are all interesting scenarios, but Brazil turns out to be one that had some surprising obstacles. Paying developers there can cost 4% to 8% of the total pay, take up to fifteen days, and it isn’t unheard of for wire payments to simply vanish. How did a blockchain change this?

The smart credit card designed for preventing fraud

However, having the security code in digitised form establishes a potential problem that needs to be answered: can the card itself be hacked? If it now has a digital display, can this be compromised externally? David Emm, principal security researcher at Kaspersky told Information Age that this is “possible, of course. But the attackers would have to gain access to the providers’ systems and steal the algorithm used to generate the one-time generated codes. This happened to RSA in 2011. However, this was almost certainly not done to commit fraud against consumers.” He went on to suggest that this technology will only “add security for cases where the card *details* have been stolen. It will not help where the card itself has been stolen.” However, Emm did also mention that MotionCode will reduce the ‘window of opportunity’ available to a criminal to use a stolen card number.

Even the US military is looking at blockchain technology—to secure nuclear weapons

The case for using a blockchain boils down to a concept in computer security known as “information integrity.” That’s basically being able to track when a system or piece of data has been viewed or modified. DARPA’s program manager behind the blockchain effort, Timothy Booher, offers this analogy: Instead of trying to make the walls of a castle as tall as possible to prevent an intruder from getting in, it’s more important to know if anyone has been inside the castle, and what they’re doing there. A blockchain is a decentralized, immutable ledger. Blockchains can permanently log modifications to a network or database, preventing intruders from covering their tracks. In DARPA’s case, blockchain tech could offer crucial intelligence on whether a hacker has modified something in a database, or whether they’re surveilling a particular military system.

How to keep IT security together in a company that's gone bankrupt

The supply chain upon which modern multinational commerce depends was thrown into chaos earlier this year when South Korea's Hanjin Shipping filed for bankruptcy. Dozens of container ships with hundreds of crew and thousands of pounds of cargo onboard were essentially stranded at sea, as ports barred the ships' entry for fear that they wouldn't be able to pay for docking services. If you're working for a company that's filed for bankruptcy, the consequences probably won't be as dramatic—you'll be able to stay on dry land, for one thing. But you're definitely going to encounter choppy waters when it comes to maintaining tech security. We talked to IT pros who have been through it to find out the best ways to cope.

Five top tips for making agile development work for you

"We use many of the principles associated to agile, such as visualising, stand-ups, and co-location, in how we run the business day-to-day," says Harding. "There are people in the call centre, for example, using daily stand-ups to analyse their metrics and customer satisfaction scores." The aim, he says, is to create a flexible, fluid environment that allows people across the organisation to work to the best of their abilities. Here, Harding provides five best-practice tips for business leaders looking to make the most of an iterative way of working. ... "Waterfall tends to lead to an environment in which everyone goes away, works on their document individually, and then passes it around. Agile really suits people that like to think on their feet and solve problems in a collaborative way," he says.

Singapore: a nation united on its digital future

The restructure reflects the blurring of lines between IT and media. The Singaporean government hopes the organisation will help businesses, workers and the local community ride the current global transformation wave, where digital technology is being adopted by consumers, governments and businesses. In a separate but intrinsic announcement, the Singapore government has announced GovTech, a new department focusing on government IT that will attempt to transform the delivery of public services by creating citizen-friendly digital government services and managing the government’s IT infrastructure. Both this and the IMDA support Singapore’s ambitions to become a smart nation.

Principles for strengthening our data infrastructure

Data infrastructure connects together different parts of our society and economy. Weather data is being used by everyone from farmers to the transport industry to individual citizens. Mapping data is created and shared by the public sector and then built on by diverse organisations, from Google to construction companies to the home insurance industry. People buying a home might use a service that combines data on house prices, schools, transport times and insurance premiums. Data is infrastructure for our cities, nations and globally across each and every sector. ... Data infrastructure should be as easy to use as our road networks. The time and effort that goes into fixing data infrastructure when the equivalents of potholes, toll booths and missing intersections are discovered would be better spent building services that improve our lives.

Smartwatches banned from UK Cabinet as EC plans IoT security standards

The move by the UK government coincides with heightened concerns about cyber espionage, with US officials claiming that a Russian cyber espionage campaign started more than a year ago has targeted Republicans and Democrats whose work is strategically important to the Russian government, reports NBC News. On 7 October 2016, the Obama administration finally blamed Russia publicly for cyber espionage against the Democratic National Committee, but US officials said the campaign targeted both parties by accessing private email accounts. The Russian government has denied any involvement. ... The UK government is not alone in being concerned about the security risks of IoT devices. The EC is reportedly planning to introduce laws that will require device makers to meet tough security standards and undergo a certification process to guarantee privacy.

A Quick Primer on Isolation Levels and Dirty Reads

A phantom read can occur when you perform a query using a where clause such as “WHERE Status = 1”. Those rows will be locked, but nothing prevents a new row matching the criteria from being added. The term "phantom" applies to the rows that appear the second time the query is executed. To be absolutely certain that two reads in the same transaction return the same data, you can use the Serializableisolation level. This uses “range-locks”, which prevent new rows from being added if they match a WHERE clause in an open transaction. Generally speaking, the higher your isolation level the worse your performance is due to lock contention. So to improve read performance, some databases also support Read Uncommitted. This isolation level ignores locks (and is in fact called NOLOCK in SQL Server). As a result, it can perform dirty reads.

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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15453937.post2197789034759476540..comments2019-06-09T04:34:23.113-07:00Comments on The Lippard Blog: Science-based medicine conference, part 1Lippardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826768452963498005noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15453937.post-49223282050217661592009-07-17T09:22:21.035-07:002009-07-17T09:22:21.035-07:00s/pennicilin/penicillin/, oops.s/pennicilin/penicillin/, oops.Jim Lippardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16826768452963498005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15453937.post-3368862661649899112009-07-14T10:08:23.958-07:002009-07-14T10:08:23.958-07:00I think you've drawn an incorrect inference. ...I think you've drawn an incorrect inference. The presenters don't use "natural" as a category for acceptance or dismissal--what matters is what is supported by scientific evidence. Many medical treatments are derived from natural effects, including aspirin and pennicilin. The presenter on chiropractic, Harriet Hall, also stated that spinal manipulation therapy *does* work for the treatment of back pain. Where it goes wrong is being based on bogus claims of why it works and bogus claims about what it can treat, along with other bogus treatments and diagnostic techniques being used in chiropractic practice.

I'm not familiar with Blair Chiropractic, but a quick look at their website looks like it bears some resemblance to B.J. Palmer's (D.D. Palmer's son) "Atlas Adjustment" technique, or "hole in one" technique, which suggests that manipulation of the Atlas vertebra is sufficient to cause the rest of the spine to fall into alignment. Blair, by contrast, adds three more vertebra.

Frankly, I'd be quite surprised if there is any scientific evidence supporting the Blair technique.

There does appear to be some evidence from preliminary studies that some types of honey (but not all) is effective at killing bacteria.Jim Lippardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16826768452963498005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15453937.post-29191500179569343432009-07-14T09:53:12.455-07:002009-07-14T09:53:12.455-07:00Interesting notes, Jim. I would agree with most o...Interesting notes, Jim. I would agree with most of the points. However, I am not sure I would dismiss some "natural" remedies or all types of chiropractic so easily as the presenters. Two examples:

In regard to natural treatments, Honey has been shown to be an effective topical antibiotic. It is so thick that it essentially "suffocates" bacteria. The age old science experiment from 8th grade of swabbing things into petri dishes shows that honey swabs don't render any bacterial growth. http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/07/27/19109.aspx

Also,in regard to chiropractic care, a new method is gaining recognition. it is called the "Blair Technique" and approaches the spinal system from a scientific perspective. Only the top 4 vertebrae in the neck are adjusted to be in proper alignment so that the rest of the spin can "fix" itself. In my family, my father had started developing a backwards curvature of the neck that was turning into spurs on the vertebral bones, threatening to fuse together by the time he was 60. The Blair technique reversed this curvature over the course of 4 years and his spurs have subsequently decreased in size. periodic xrays demonstrate this change.

I have been receiving Blair for 7 years now. Before I started, I had chronic lower back pain at the age of 16. My xrays showed a pronounced imbalance in my shoulder and hip horizontal alignment at the time. I am currently pain free and in proper alignment. Unlike regular chiropractic, the goal of the Blair doctor is to see less and less of a patient. The goal is to help the body do what it naturally wants to do: be in proper spin alignment. Setting the moving vertebrae of the neck on the right path gives the body a chance to retrain muscles around the spine to hold a proper alignment. After time, a patient goes to the chiropractor less and less. You can read more about it here: http://www.blairchiropractic.com/

Having said that, I would never consider going to a "crack your back" chiropractor. such treatments only treat the symptoms, not the source causing the pain.

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As a statistician at LIRNEasia, Nishantha was involved in research on telecom access and use among the bottom of the pyramid, as well as on the use of ICTs in lowering transaction costs in agricultural markets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and statistics from University of Colombo  and was reading for an MBA in finance at the University of Colombo, at the time of writing.


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Taking the Quiz of the Love Languages

For those of you who know me know that I love the subject, discussion, analysis, concept and complexities of love! Years ago, I heard about the book – The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman – which details the five languages of love, specifically Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time and Physical Touch…. And recently I was reminded of it by my great friend, Laura, who suggested I take the quiz to understand which of the five languages made me feel most loved.

Before we get into the quiz, though, I’d like to relay a sense of each of the love languages for a bit of foundation:

  • Words of Affirmation – For this person, actions don’t necessarily speak louder than words. Saying “I love you” and speaking kind and encouraging words are paramount.

  • Acts of Service – Vacuuming, picking up the kids, cooking dinner – anything you do to lessen the responsibilities for this person means everything,

  • Receiving Gifts – This person sees the thought, care and effort behind a gift and feels completely loved in this way.

  • Quality Time – Nothing says “I love you” like spending time together and giving this person your whole, undivided attention.

  • Physical Touch – A hug, kiss, back rub, touch of the arm – any kind of physicality – makes this person feel loved.

Now back to the quiz…. There were 30 questions asking you to choose your preference between two options. For me, it turned out that quality time was most important (10), followed closely by physical touch (9), and then words of affirmation (6), receiving gifts (4) and acts of service (1). Not only do these results provide valuable information in terms of understanding how you want to be loved in a relationship, they also allow you to communicate this vital information to your significant other.

And on that note, your partner and her/his love language plays an equally important role in this analysis. It’s crucial to understand how to love your partner the way s/he wants to be loved. If your partner hasn’t taken the quiz – and doesn’t want to – her/his love language preferences may be easier to determine than you would think as the signs are probably all there. According to Chapman, “How does your partner normally try to love you? The love shown you is probably how your partner wants to be loved…. What does your partner ask of you most often?  Help around the house?  More physical intimacy? Time together? The love they’re asking for most often is probably how they want to be loved… What aggravates/frustrates/saddens your partner the most in your relationship when it’s missing? The love he or she is missing probably indicates how he or she wants to be loved…”

As I pondered these five languages of love, I wondered if the importance and rankings of the love languages would change as your relationship with your significant other matures and changes over time. And how about as you change individually over the course of your life? I’m thinking at this point that it’s time to read the book because I’m guessing that these questions will be artfully and clearly answered by reading through the pages….

But before I do that, what are your thoughts on the subject? Have you ever taken the love language quiz? If so, did it seem consistent with how you want to be loved? And did it help you in understanding your partner’s love languages? I can’t wait to hear….

For more information on this or about the real estate market in Weston, Wellesley, Wayland and the surrounding towns or if you are considering selling your home, please contact me, Lisa Curlett (www.lisacurlett.com, 781-267-2844 or lisa.curlett@compass.com), to answer any questions or for a complimentary home appraisal.


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Into the midst of these chilly philosophical divides, artist and writer Lise Haller Baggesen strikes with “Mothernism”—a project comprised of both her traveling multimedia tent installation and a new book released this fall from Green Lantern Press and Poor Farm Press. With the excesses (and excessive generosity) of Baggesen’s artwork and book, she loosens the divide that would place motherhood at odds with a pursuit of rebelling against status quo oppression.

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On October 2, I previewed Lise Baggesen’s “Mothernism” installation at Ordinary Projects in the Mana Contemporary building (2233 South Throop in Pilsen). We took off our shoes and climbed into the tent that serves as an interactive centerpiece to the exhibition. What follows is an abridged version of our rich conversation about Mothernism the book and the artwork. (Matt Morris)

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[pacman-dev] pacman3 Proxy Support

Aaron Griffin aaronmgriffin at gmail.com
Tue Mar 6 11:09:08 EST 2007

On 3/6/07, Georg Grabler <ggrabler at gmail.com> wrote:
> 2nd thing is: I realized why pacman actually did not use any proxy server.
> I had the http_proxy and ftp_proxy exported.
> Pacman does not realize this two variables as valid proxy variables
> (case sensitive in this case, FTP_PROXY, HTTP_PROXY). Most shell
> programs support http_proxy and ftp_proxy as well.

libdownload checks both of these, but it DOES check the capitalized
version first (which might cause problems).  Could you perhaps try
with the all lowercase version, and run pacman with --debug=2 (dump it
to a file, it's a lot of output) and send the output to me (or the

> What i also recognized is that a proxy server without leading http://
> won't suite pacman. The connection simply times out, just using
> blah.sublan.org as proxy, instead of http://blah.sublan.org. As above,
> most programs support exporting a proxy wihtout http://, i simply
> didn't expect this behaviour (hopefully i'm the only one who will ever
> do this two mistakes at once).

Hmmm libdownload should also cover this case.  If the "scheme" (http,
ftp, etc...) is not set, it defaults to http:// for http_proxy and
ftp:// for ftp_proxy.  This informations may also be in the above
debugging info I requested.

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