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When Heather introduced me last week, she mentioned that I had come straight from the gynecologist’s stirrups.  I only like spreading my legs when I know I’m about to get a primo poundfest, but the one thing I obsess over more than sex is getting answers.  And I know the gyno is the one place where I can go to find out what’s 100% real and what’s not. Even psychics can’t guarantee those kinds of numbers!

After ending things with yet another doucheboat (douchebag + dreamboat, which is seriously half of the men in Los Angeles), I was a little concerned that some of our amazing, condom-less sex might have left me with more than just fond memories of our naked romps in the bedroom. Every time I hook up or break up with a guy, I somehow manage to convince myself that I have herpes, even though I’ve never had a single symptom or a positive reaction on a blood test. Just to play it on the safe side, I always get tested in between partners.

I had been tested before my latest lover and I was fine, but since we weren’t using protection after we had “the talk” and I didn’t see his test results on paper, I knew there was a small chance that I could have the herp. Apparently 1 in 5 people have HSV2 (the genital kind), and of those 20%, up to 80% of them never show signs, so you do the math. It’s fucking terrifying. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, I also know of two females who got herpes on their vaginas from a guy who only tested positive for HSV1 (the oral kind). You CAN get HSV1 on your mouth and down south, but it’s kind of a perfect storm situation to get them on your cooch. I’ll write all about that some other time, but it’s gotten to the point where I’m seriously considering using dental dams. I don’t know what’s more alarming: the thought of getting an untreatable STD that causes painful blisters or the thought of having completely terrible oral sex because there’s essentially a piece of saran wrap between my clit and my man’s tongue…

And that’s the thing. Even if you’ve figured out who he’s banged over the years, examined his dick with a magnifying glass and he’s showed you his test on paper, you never know until you get the good word from your gyno. And that usually comes in the mail (or in my case, via an e-mail attachment of my lab results). If they call, it’s never a good thing. But either way, at least you know for sure! I do now…and I’m happy to report that I am totally disease-free.

Want more from Elisabeth?  Check out her blog at singlegirlproblems.com!

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  1. Monique K

    I am the same way. And my theory is condoms don’t cover the balls! LOL! The thought of getting an incurable STD is terrifying! Glad you’re good to go! On to the next!

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Society of American Foresters' has published their newest anthology of modern research on fire ecology, policy, and the influence of wildfires in forest management. Fire on the Land is a collection of peer-reviewed scientific articles that provide in-depth descriptions and examples of fire's influence on the landscape of our nation. Researchers who tend these allow insight to not only the history of detrimental fires but current practices and future practices into this fire science.

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The Officer D.Va skin reimagines D.Va as a Korean cop, complete with a police cruiser-themed skin for her mech. Overwatch players can also earn some new icons and sprays based on Officer D.Va if they play enough of the game.

On top of that, the event gives players another shot at getting the Oni Genji Skin, which was originally available during the first Nexus Challenge last year.

The event will run for four weeks and players will need to play at least five games per week with a buddy in either quick match, ranked or unranked modes to snag the loot, which also includes some fun stuff for the HoTs players as well.

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Anime and sneaker collaborations are quite a rarity so it’s always a pleasure when one is announced. This time round, New Balance has decided to go the anime route and they’ve done it with one of the most iconic mecha anime to be produced, Neon Genesis Evangelion (Evangelion).

The collabo sees the New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz design taking on four new colourways; Purple, Blue, Grey and what looks like a Bluish Green design. All four are to match the characters and mecha from the Evangelion anime.

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That’s not all, these new kicks will also come with a synthetic mesh upper and a flexible heel tab making for an easy slip on. New Balance’s Fresh Foam midsole which is sandwiched between the upper and the gum outsole along the bottom will also be built into the new sneaker releases.

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In fact, the branding campaign and marketing setups for the releases can already be seen in some New Balance shops acroos Beijing and Shanghai. In them, we get to see Shinji, Rei, Asuka and Kaworu, all decked out in streetwear, and of course, the New Balance x Evangelion Fresh Foam Cruzs, with Unit-01 in the background.

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So when can you get your hands on these awesome anime kicks? The New Balance x Evangelion Fresh Foam Cruzs are set to drop in Japan and China on September 9 with a price of 659 Chinese Yuan.

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Thyroid Problems in Women- A Natural Cure

Thyroid problems are common in women; so common in fact that there has long been a discussion regarding the possibility of implementing national screening programs for this condition. Few women struggling with stubborn pounds are aware that hypothyroidism could be the culprit. Undiagnosed thyroid problems—that affects millions of women—could be preventing you from getting pregnant and cause you to become overweight; hypothyroidism may also lead to depression. That’s why it’s so important to recognize the symptoms of hypothyroidism and to learn about how to prevent or cure the condition.

The Natural Thyroid Diet. The 4-Week Plan To Living Well, Living Vibrantly is the ultimate guide to treating hypothyroidism naturally.

Thyroid Problems in Women

Hypothroidism Symptoms woman looking unwell.The thyroid gland could be imagined as the switch on your heat-meter. The thyroid should be keeping your energy levels high and help your organs to perform their work optimally. But sometimes the thyroid function is impaired and your body put on energy-saving mode.

The cause for hypothyroidism is not yet known for certain by the scientists and health care providers. One theory is that the thyroid cells are destroyed by the body’s immune system, but research has shown that the food you eat may have a larger effect on this organ than previously thought. When its function goes down—as it does in hypothyroidism–the switch on your meter has been turned to energy-saving. When your metabolism rate goes down, as little calories as possible will be used to keep your body going. The access calories are stored as fat. A bad thyroid will also make you feel colder since your body is not burning enough calories to keep your body temperature up. Your organs will be performing as little work as possible; your heart rate goes down and your mood and energy levels will be at an all-low.

When your body works hard to save energy, where is it all stored? Well, take another look at those love handles you have been struggling so hard to get rid of. Hypothyroidism makes you body old and fat, and your social life and carrier could also be suffering; a body put in pause-mode will not be much fun during family activities or very active at work.

Of course this is a trick of the mind; can’t you feel it? This unnatural state of inactivity and lack of energy will make you sick and fat if you don’t act now. You need to be aware of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism and to be proactive when it comes to the choices you are making in your life as well as in the kitchen.

Hypothyroidism Symptoms in Women

Performing a quick check for thyroid symptoms in women could save you a lot of pain and suffering. Maybe you have already had your thyroid levels measured? What you doctor may not have told you is that even if your thyroid hormones are only slightly of chart—but not enough for it to be classified as hypothyroidism—you could be suffering from subclinical hypothyroidism.

Hypo- and hyperthyroid symptoms in women can appear at any age but the risk of it affecting you will increase the older you get. The risk is also higher in the extra vulnerable time after giving birth.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism in women:

– Increased body weight. Your body is saving fat and it’s almost impossible to get rid of your fat-depots.

– Dry skin and dull hair.

– Being frozen. Putting on extra clothes and yet feeling cold.

– Are you struggling to keep your eyes open behind the wheel? Lack of energy could indicate hypothyroidism.

– Difficulty conceiving is one of the consequences of thyroid problems; this is one of the most psychologically painful conditions that affect women with low levels of thyroid hormone.

– Are you losing focus and finding it difficult to concentrate? This may be a sign of hypothyroidism.

– Feeling blue? Depression and feelings of worthlessness are signs of low thyroid levels messing with your brain.

– Poor memory? Fixing your thyroid levels can help you with your memory problems.

– That swelling on your neck may be more than just fat. A soft enlargement on the neck may indicate a malfunctioning thyroid gland.

Hyperthyroid Symptoms in Women

The thyroid may also go crazy and release all your stored thyroid hormones at once; this is called hyperthyroidism and is also common in women, especially after delivery. You will be jittery and nervous; you may lose weight quickly and have a hard time unwinding in the evening. Even though a quick and effortless weight loss might sound appealing, this is actually no joke. You will feel horrible and after the hormone-stores are depleted, the condition is often followed by a low thyroid function—hypothyroidism.

Hyperthyroid symptoms in women are:

– Increased heart rate. The heart is beating faster than normal.

– Are you constantly feeling anxious? Do you get annoyed and irritated for no reason? This can be a sign of a thyroid in overdrive.

– Hyperthyroidism makes it very difficult to unwind and relax and you may find yourself lying awake for hours before finally going to sleep.

– Are you sweating a lot? Or are feeling intolerant to heat? Also a sign…

– Shaking of the hands. The hands and fingers may tremble.

– Have you been mysteriously losing weight without dieting? This is another symptom of hyperthyroidism.

Thyroid-Function and Pregnancy

Thyroid Problems in WomenHypothyroidism puts the body into pause-mode; the organs and bodily functions will work at a slower pace. Low thyroid-levels make it harder for the affected women to become pregnant. Miscarriages may also be caused by hypothyroidism. These fertility issues can be reversed when the hormone levels are restored. Many women who previously suffered fertility issues or multiple miscarriages have a normal pregnancy after correction of thyroid-hormone levels.

In other words, a well functioning thyroid gland is important for women in the process of starting a family; it may increase your chances of getting pregnant and lower the risks of miscarrying as well as help you cope with the stress of pregnancy. A well functioning thyroid-gland will also serve you well during all those exhausting nights and busy days after your baby is born into the world.

Dr. Hugh D. Melnick—an endocrinologist from New York who has published several articles and books on the subject—is of the firm belief that many women could be suffering from hypothyroidism even though it will not always show up in the blood tests. He recommends that all woman with symptoms of hypothyroidism should be treated for this condition, even if this deficiency doesn’t shows up in the blood-tests.

Natural Remedies for Thyroid Problems

So now to the pressing questions: is there a natural remedy for thyroid problems? The research is making progress and more and more diseases are being shown to have a connection with the diet; many diseases that were once thought to be incurable are now being reversed through changes in the diet. Several studies have investigated id the diet may have an impact on the development of thyroid problems, and an increasing number of studies show that this may in fact be the case.

Research has shown that for the millions of women suffering from subclinical hypothyroidism—meaning a poor function of the thyroid gland that is not severe enough to show up on blood tests—there may be reason to investigate natural remedies for thyroid problems. Fats and cholesterol from the diet has been shown to impair thyroid function. Other studies have shown that alcohol and smoking may affect the thyroid preventing it from performing its best.

Many women are avoiding pharmaceutical drugs and would rather tackle the core problem of the disease; thousands of them are exploring the option of treating their thyroid problems naturally and many of them are getting great results! Why not you?

The 4-Week Plan To Living Well, Living Vibrantly is the ultimate guide to treating hypothyroidism naturally
(A great read) Just click the link above.

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Melnick HD, The Pregnancy Prescription: An Essential Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Infertility. New York 2009

Palmieri EA, Fazio S, Lombardi G, Biondi B. Subclinical hypothyroidism and cardiovascular risk: a reason to treat? Treat Endocrinol 2004, 3: 233-244

Parmar HS, Kar A. Possible amelioration of atherogenic diet induced dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism and hyperglycemia by the peel extracts of Mangifera indica, Cucumis melo and Citrullus vulgaris fruits in rats. Biofactors 2008, 33: 13-24

Wang C, Crapo LM. The epidemiology of thyroid disease and implications for screening. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 1997, 26: 189-218

Tripathi YB & Pandey N, Carbamazole inhibits TNF-α expression in Fat-induced hypothyroidism. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2014, 21: 83

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Hypothyroidism diet , Pcture of healthy food in basket.

Your diet,can be a major contributing factor in the onset of Hypothyroidism.  especially as it’s a hormonal disparity caused when your thyroid is not producing sufficient thyroid hormone. The gland produces and discharges two hormones.

  1. 1.      Thyroxine (T4).
  2. 2.      Triiodothyronine (T3).

 Diet and Hormones

Thyroid hormones affect every cell and all the organs of the body. Too much thyroid hormone speeds things up and too little thyroid hormone slows things down.

Thyroid Hormones:-

  • Regulate the degree at which your body uses calories (your metabolism). Affecting weight loss or gain.
  • Affects your heart rate.
  • Affects your body temperature.
  • Modifies how quickly food travels through your digestive tract.
  • Affects muscle strength.
  • Regulates the speed your body replenishes dying cells.

What are the Symptoms of Hypothyroidism?

The most common are:

1)     Fatigue.

2)     Intolerance to cold.

3)     Weight gain.

4)     Constipation.

5)     Aches.

6)     Dry skin.

7)     Lifeless hair.

8)     Mental instability or depression.

9)     Muscle weakness.

10)  Poor memory,

11)  Lethargy and headaches.

12)  Deep slow speech

13)  Loss of hair

14)  Cold hands and feet.

15)  Pale thick skin.

16)  Brittle nails.

17)  Swelling of the face and eyelids.

18)  Excessive and painful menstrual flow.

19)  Nervousness and palpitations.

How to confirm you have Hypothyroidism?

A doctor can perform a thyroid test. You can also conduct the following simple self-test at home:

 Hypothyroidism Test, Sleeping Woman

  1.  Sleep through a full night. (This test won’t work if you have been up or have been to the toilet.)
  2. When you are awake but still in bed, take your temperature in your armpit. Do this and record the temperatures 3 days in a row. A normal reading in between, 97.8 – 98.2 F (36.5 – 36.7 C).
  3. A reading below 97.8 F (36.6 C) would indicate hypothyroid activity. (Above 98.2 would indicate hyperthyroid activity (an overactive Thyroid)).
  4. If you are menstruating, take your temperature on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th day of the period.

 Hypothyroidism and Diet, Pic of Thermometer

Contributory Effects

Effects that contribute to Hypothyroidism are undernourishment, and thyroid and pituitary fatigue due to excessive caffeine, sugar, alcohol and other stimulants. Undernourishment does not necessarily mean shortage of nourishment, but a poor diet of processed and unhealthy foods which are not nutritious. Other environmental factors include the ingestion of fluoridated water, and pesticides and radiation.

A note for Women

Generally about one in eight women will be diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The problem often shows between 30 and 50, during the hormonal changes. When you enter this age bracket, it is advantageous to beware of this issue and look out for the symptoms. By “nipping it in the bud’ you can spare yourself unnecessary suffering.

Its Treatment.

Hormone Replacement Medication.

The medical profession generally proscribes a thyroid hormone replacement medicine, which is taken daily. Once the correct dosage is found it works by bringing your thyroid hormone levels up to the correct level.  This is not a cure you will need to take this treatment for the rest of your life and it will have to be monitored to ensure the dosage remains correct.

It is well known that alternative treatments can work well in treating hypothyroidism, especially when the approach involves nutrition. With hypothyroidism and Diet, recovery from low thyroid function using a dietary option has been used has been very successful.

Natural treatments try to resolve the underlying causes of poor health rather than simply treat the symptoms. Experience has shown that hypothyroidism diet treatments can reverse low levels thyroid function, well before the development of permanent thyroid disease. Success in this hangs on how early we intervene and on the extent to which autoimmune antibodies are present.

The truth is that there is so much more that you can do to treat hypothyroidism than what your doctor may or may not recommend. In some circumstances medical treatment is the necessary option but in the majority of circumstances there is a natural and healthy treatment option available, which you owe it to yourself to try. Not only can it improve your health and reduce or eradicate the symptoms but it can enhance your lifestyle and increase your life expectancy.

Tom Brimeyer (Hypothyroidism Revolution) explains how following his hypothyroidism diet plan is by far the biggest factor in overcoming hypothyroidism.  Even if you are doing everything correctly, using the best available supplements or medicine, if your diet is wrong, then you will be fighting your battle against Hypothyroidism for the rest of your life.

To find out more and start your journey to a healthier and more proactive life, free from the constraints of Hypothyroidism, watch Toms video CLICK HERE where he explains about Hypothyroidism Diet and his own journey and how it empowered him to a healthier and happy lifestyles.


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Bill Moushey is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist who specializes in documenting abuses of the criminal justice system. He worked with the Pittsburgh Post Gazette for twenty-three years before becoming a professor in the School of Communication at Point Park University in Pittsburgh. In 1997 he won the National Press Club's Freedom of Information Award for his groundbreaking exposé of an out-of-control witness protection program.

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Game Overby Bill Moushey & Robert Dvorchik

The shocking details chronicling how a beloved coach and esteemed university became enmeshed in one of the worst scandals in U.S. sports history

It's a scandal that began in a place called Happy Valley. But it's not as happy as it once was, as the child-sex-abuse charges against a longtime coach and the conspiracy of silence surrounding the allegations have rocked America and Division 1 college sports.

The shocking stories started to pour out after the November 6, 2011, arrest of Jerry Sandusky, a former coach under the Penn State football legend Joe Paterno. Sandusky had been Paterno's top lieutenant for thirty-two years. He was also the founder of a charity, The Second Mile, that devoted itself to helping disadvantaged youth. It turns out Paterno was told about an incident involving an underage boy showering with Sandusky in the football locker room, but reported the incident to school officials rather than the police.

The numerous boys in Sandusky's program who have come forward told a grand jury lurid stories of a sexual predator who stalked and abused them, sometimes even in the showers of Penn State's football complex. In Game Over, journalists Bill Moushey and Bob Dvorchak investigate claims of a startling cover-up within the Penn State hierarchy that attempted to protect its football legacy, quite possibly at the expense of disenfranchised children.

Game Over is filled with the shocking details of how a culture built around one deified coach with a glorious vision to have "success with honor" fails to act in the best interests of the most vulnerable. University president Graham Spanier has been consumed in this firestorm along with Joe Paterno himself in what spiraled downward into the worst scandal in the history of college sports.

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How to Reduce Allergic Reactions

A lot of people in the world suffer from allergies every day. Chances are that you suffer from allergies too, and if this is the case you probably have to take sleep inducing antihistamines which mess up your sleep cycle on a regular basis. There is a way for you to reduce the amount of sinus related allergies you suffer from, and this involves removing the source of your allergic reactions in the first place. Now, dust is not the only thing that you might be suffering an allergic reaction from. There are also things like mold and the like which set off serious allergies that can also be a huge hassle for you to deal with on a regular basis. From watery eyes to constant sneezing, mold allergies are a huge nuisance that need to be dealt with immediately.

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Once the power washing is complete, give it a few days and you are going to notice that, to a great extent, your allergies no longer bother you nearly as much as they used to. Power washing also helps to make your home look great if it has been lived in too long, which is another reason why you should really look into this technique. The benefits certainly outweigh any negatives that you might notice.


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Early this morning I was picked up by a friend to go on a hike.  I love hiking. Its great exercise plus I get to be outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty of Los Angeles.  For people that don’t know LA, this is a city with many mountains and hiking trails.  Sometimes, you can actually find yourself in spots where there are no people or buildings and the only sound you hear is the wind.

Forty five minutes into our hike I saw a woman running with her dog.  She was wearing a sports bra and pants which showed her Mercedes Benz scar (an inverted Y).  I know that scar.  It is the same my husband had after his liver transplant and it is the one when he was delirious from ammonia and steroids, he thought was the mark of a special type of warrior.

I felt an immediate kinship with the woman and asked if her scar was from her liver.  She said no.  It was from bowels and pancreas. I let my friend walk ahead of me and I kept pace with this woman who now was also walking.

I told her my husband had a liver transplant in 2006 and she asked how he was doing.  I told her he had passed away in August 2008 but not from the transplant but for the cancer which had returned with a vengeance in 2007.  She said she was sorry and I know she was.  I find there is a depth and honesty in people that have come near death or who are struggling to stay alive that leaves no room for superficiality.  I thanked her for her compassion.

She went on to tell me she had been in a coma for 5 days three weeks ago and out of the hospital only a week.  I tell her what my husband used to say about the Mercedes Benz scar; the mark of a warrior, of special people.  She smiles and tells me she feels she is one of those toys on springs inside a box, the harder she is pushed down the harder she springs back up.

At that moment she realized her dog was nowhere in sight and I realized I too had lost my friend.

We said goodbye and she went looking for her dog while I went looking for my friend who I find a few yards ahead of me.

Fifteen minutes later the woman runs with her dog past my friend and I and says to my friend, that I was a special person.  I thought for a second why she would feel that way before I realized for a short time I had shared with this woman compassion and understanding and I didn’t pity her, I just listened to her.  I had stopped her to say I understood and I honored her bravery.

The woman reminded me how lucky I am to be alive, healthy and to still have the possibility of experiencing many things.  She also reminded me of my husband’s strength of will and spirit.  He was having a nice meal with my nieces the day before he passed away from cancer complications.  She reminded me of all the people who every day struggle to stay alive and come to realize what is really important simply because life is precious.

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1 lb. large prawns (about 16-20 per pound size)
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 large shallots, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8-inch thick
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup tamarind juice the thickness of fruit concentrate
4 large dried red chillies, each cut into 2-3 pieces
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, chopped with seeds
2 Tbs. fish sauce (nahm bplah), to taste
1 Tbs. Sriracha hot chilli sauce
1 Tbs. Maggi or Gold Mountain seasoning sauce
1 Tbs. palm or coconut sugar, to taste
Lettuce to line serving platter
1 red jalapeno pepper, cut into long, fine slivers
1 green onion (dense part of stalk only), cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths, then
split into thin matchstick-size slivers
A few cilantro sprigs for garnishing
Shell, devein and butterfly the prawns;
give them a saltwater bath to freshen. Rinse and drain well. Let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before stir-frying.
Heat the oil in a small skillet for 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced shallots and fry over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally until the pieces are evenly browned and crisped (may take 20-25 minutes). Drain from oil with a fine wire-mesh strainer. Return oil to skillet and fry the garlic over medium-high heat until golden brown. Drain likewise, reserving the oil for stir-frying.
Heat a wok over high heat until its entire surface is smoking hot. Swirl in 2 Tbs. of the reserved oil to coat the wok surface. Wait a few seconds for it to heat. Then add the dried chilli pieces and fry quickly until they are dark red. Remove from oil with the wire-mesh skimmer. Toss the chopped onion and chillies into the wok and saut¥? until softened and aromatic. Add tamarind juice, fish sauce, Sriracha hot chilli sauce, Maggi or Gold Mountain sauce and palm sugar. Stir well to blend and heat to a sizzling boil.
Add the prawns and with frequent stirring, cook over high heat until the sauce is thick and the prawns are cooked to your liking (2-4 minutes, depending on their size). Turn off heat and add the fried shallots, garlic and dried chillies. Toss well. Transfer to a lettuce-lined serving platter. Garnish with slivered red chilli, green onion and cilantro sprigs.

Serves 6 with other dishes and rice in a shared family-style meal.

HINT: To save yourself the work of crisping shallots and garlic, use pre-packaged products available in small containers or bags substitute with 2-3 Tbs. for the shallots and 2 Tbs. for the garlic.
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Sunday, 1 March 2015

New Lutes, February 2015

I have two new lutes to tell you about today, and honestly, I couldn't be more proud of them.  Both in their ways are new models for me, which is always a challenge, and to have them turn out as well as they have done is simply thrilling.

First up is a 12 course lute, for Lucas Harris, of Toronto.  In addition to being a conductor and very busy accompanist and teacher, Lucas is the plucked-string player for Tafelmusik, the well-known Toronto baroque ensemble.  Lucas got in touch after seeing the 12 course lute I made for Evan Plommer in 2012 (you can look at pics and a description of that lute here).  He was looking for a new lute that he could use in the many different musical situations he works in: accompanying singers, in ensemble, and as a soloist.  A real workhorse, as he said, a lute with a beautiful and powerful voice.

Well, I hope I've been able to make that for him.  I completed the lute three weeks ago and shipped it to him in Toronto; a week later, he took it with him on tour with Tafelmusik to Australia and New Zealand.  I haven't heard from him since he left (and here's hoping that no news is good news), but I'll expect a full report when he returns.

Built to Lucas's specifications, this lute has a string length of 65cm, and tunes at A=415.  There are eight tied frets, with the ninth a wooden fret glued just on the neck.  We debated a bit over which historical model would make the best body for this lute, and after considering things like overall size and shape, number of frets on the neck, and string length, we found that the C45 Tieffenbrucher archlute body fit the bill best.  Now, I've made a number of 10 course and 8 course lutes on a smaller C45 shape, but this body would have to be somewhat larger, and to make it, I needed to build a new mold.  I based it upon Grant Tomlinson's design for a slightly enlarged version of the C45 that he has used in his shop for many years.  Like the original C45, Grant's lute is made with 31 yew ribs; I designed mine to have 21 ribs, in homage to a couple of ancient lutes: the Hans Burkholzer (SAM 44 in the Vienna KHM) and the 13 course lute by Thomas Edlinger in the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD (NMM 10214).

Here's how it looks:

The 21 ribs are, in this case, of Honduras rosewood, and the spacers are of holly.

I don't know about you, but I get a real kick out of the 12c extension.  It seems like such a slight little thing, and with four bass courses strung to it, there is a fair amount of tension on it.  All of this, and it's attached only to the tiniest corner of the bass side of the peg box.  This is the second of these extensions that I've done, and I've become quite confident of my design and construction of the thing. It's well-built and solidly attached, and even under tension, it hardly bows or moves at all.  Have a look:
Okay, a couple more photos of the whole lute--just a couple.

The second lute I recently completed is a 7 course for Doug Asherman of Oakland, CA.  Based on the smaller C45 mold that I've used for numerous 10 and 8 course lutes in recent years (you'll see many examples if you leaf through some of the older posts on this blog), this lute is a new model to me because I've never done a 7 course version of it before.   I was pretty sure it would turn out well, but I wasn't sure how well it would turn out... and I must say, I like it very well indeed.

The back is of yew wood, with sycamore spacers; the neck and peg box are veneered in ebony.
The string length is 62.5cm, and there are 9 tied frets on the neck.  So far, so much the same as I've done before; but this lute's a little different.  Besides being only 7 courses, this lute is the first I've built in a very long time to be completely strung in gut, and I think the results are absolutely spectacular.

The trebles and octaves are gut from Boston Catlines; the basses are, on the 5th course, a copper-gimped, and on the 6th and 7th courses, silver-gimped, all from Gamut Strings.

I don't know if it's the gut, or the lute--it's a bit of both, I'm sure--but this lute has a warmth and clarity that I don't think I've quite heard before in one of my instruments.   The yew back adds a shimmer and quickness to the sound that just isn't there with other woods.  All of that, and at the same time the lute has a very big voice, very well balanced and free.  I think that sometimes yew, as a wood for the back of a lute like this, is the victim of a certain kind of prejudice: players tend to think of it as having a nice, rich sound, but one that's perhaps not quite as strong as a harder wood like rosewood or maple.  On the basis of this lute, and some others I've built, I think that prejudice is wholly undeserved.   Yew wood can have quite as strong a voice as either of those, and at the same time a richer and more complex one too.

For anyone who would like a look at some more pics of these instruments--and all the others I've built over the last few years--I would direct you to my flickr feed, here.  For now, I'll just add a couple more detail shots of this lute's back.  The yew wood that I used for this lute was just spectacular.  I'm constantly awed by its beauty.

What's up next?  More fun, and more adventures: a 10 course lute on this smaller C45 mold, and a 12 course bass lute.  I can't wait to get back to the shop.

Take care, and I'll talk to you again soon.

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We finally made it to the Zoo a couple of days ago.  And it was well worth the wait. I have been begging Steven since it started getting warm, if we could go to the Zoo.  He always replied, no I'm busy!!!! I've been to the Zoo with the kids without him a couple of times.  But i really wanted him to come along at least once. I don't know what made him change his mind, but he finally said yes! And that's all that matters to me!
 We had a late start. We got to the Zoo around 3:00. The HOtTEST part of the day. I thought i was going to die!!!!!! It didn't phase the kids though, they were running around and were so excited to be at the Zoo with their Daddy.  I asked Blaise what animals he wanted to see. He just wanted to go on the train.  The animals were cool but he was there for the train ride. Brogan, he just loved the whole experience!!!   Dad was on camera duty.  Here are the photos he took of the big day.  Not many animals.... why are they always asleep .....or no where to be found ..... leave me a comment if you have ever seen the polar bears or the jaguars, or the really big seals. Or anything cool for that matter.

  Giddy up Cowboy!
The one and only Elephant.
Brogan proud of himself for climbing this monkey thing.
My cute little family.  The boys all excited, about to take off on the fast train ride.    Top speed 3mph!  It was really relaxing for us parents.  Cool breeze and off our feet for a half hour!
Dinosaurs.  That was Blaise's favorite animal there!!!
The black bear taking a nap!
The eagles.
my chickadees.

And last but not least the first ever sighting of a jaguar.  Do you see it? Well all and all we had a fabulous day at the Zoo.  Thanks Dad for the great Day!!!


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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Not Peace, But Division

The world is in chaos. Wars, rumors of wars, dissension, murders; crime of all nature. Without a doubt we are in the last days. Even the secular world admits it. You see movies, books and magazine articles about the apocalypse. I personally believe that we are in the "last" of the last days! "And he (Jesus) said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?" Luke 12:54-56

Matthew 24:6-7 "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places."

We pray for peace and things get worse. We often find ourselves feeling dismayed, fearful, and maybe even a bit frantic. The world has gone mad. People killing one another, people killing themselves. People who want nothing to do with God and therefore have no peace or hope.

Jesus himself told us in Luke 12:49-53 "I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law."

As Christians, we must remember to stay focused, to keep our eyes on the Lord. He has given us a book full of answers. Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation]." AMP

These are things we already know, but perhaps need to be reminded of. Are you going through a battle? Are you being attacked from every side? Do your morals and beliefs "offend" those around you, even those who are closest? Have people that you thought would never turn their backs on you, turned their backs on you? Have you been betrayed by friends and relatives alike?

Take heart. Has he not told us...."Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.(?)" Joshua 1:9

“But you, O Israel, are my servant,You, O Jacob, whom I have chosen,The offspring of Abraham my friend, You, whom I took from the ends of the earth, And you, whom I called from its most distant parts.I said to you, ‘You are my servant;I have chosen you; I have not rejected you. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you,I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’ Look! All those getting enraged against you will be put to shame and humiliated.Those who fight with you will be brought to nothing and perish. You will search for men who struggle with you, but you will not find them;The men at war with you will become as something nonexistent, as nothing at all. For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand,The One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you.’ Isaiah 41:8-13

"Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD." Jeremiah 1:8

Revelation 21:3-5 "and then I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “See! The tabernacle of God is among men, and He will live among them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be sorrow and anguish, or crying, or pain; for the former order of things has passed away.” And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true."

We are seeing prophecy unfold before our very eyes. God's written word is coming to pass! We are a blessed and fortunate people to be living in such a time as this! So look up, because there is hope. Peace is on the way! Hold on brethren. He is coming back to rule and reign forever and ever. In PEACE.

"when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." Luke 21:28

  1. Yes, these are the things I have been hearing as well. Isaiah chapters 24 -26. Thanks for this :)

  2. "We pray for peace and things get worse. We often find ourselves feeling dismayed, fearful, and maybe even a bit frantic."

    I remember when one of the pastors prayed for Hannah and things got much worse. We were fearful. Looking back on it now, though, I see that if they hadn't gotten worse, we wouldn't have discovered that she was having seizures.

    That's how I see things today. Things are getting worse in order for darkness to appear dark and light to appear light.

    Great post! You've brought encouragement (light) into the darkness!

  3. Absolutely right Marlene. The darker it gets the closer the LIGHT gets!


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Christened Haley Chiappino, she was born on September 23, 1990 to Italian and Trinidadian parents. This seventeen year old grew up with three step-siblings and a half-sister. Haley admits that her parents' separation isn’t a difficult subject. Despite a close relationship with her father, she says that they have, in recent years, drifted apart. However, Haley discusses her childhood as a happy one. She played on her school's rugby and hockey team and in winter she enjoys snowboarding on the slopes.

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Ontario born and bred, Haley Chiappino is a junior varsity student who boasts a diverse ethnic background. Her mother hails from Trinidad and her father is an Italian. Born on 23 September 1990 in Oakville, Ontario, this bubbly teenager attended school in her native hometown before going on to high school in nearby Burlington, Ontario. Her summer job experiences include working as a sales person at an Aldo Shoes outlet and waitressing at the Montfort restaurant. ‘I like waitressing better,’ she says, because her sociable nature enables her to ‘handle’ customers with different personalities. She claims to be a passionate sportswoman and was a proud member of her school’s ice hockey and rugby team. In winter, while her family vacations at the Alpine Ski Club, she braves the slopes and goes snowboarding. However, the sports arena is not the only place where she performs with courage and confidence.

In 1993, her parents’ marriage came to an end and 3-year-old Haley went to live with her mother. ‘Oh, I’m perfectly OK with it,’ she answers with a wave and a shrug when asked whether or not her parents’ divorce was a sensitive topic. She explains how living with separate parents can have its perks – ‘two Christmases, two birthdays, and twice as many presents!’ she says with a laugh. She recalls her childhood as a happy one, where she enjoyed a close relationship with her father despite living apart from each other. Haley admits that they have grown apart over the years since her father remarried and had a family of his own. Nevertheless, she enjoys a balanced and happy family life with her mother, step father, two step siblings and a half sister. It seems that, whatever the crisis, there is no love lost for this upbeat teenager!

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Radiohead is one of those timeless bands that has a special place in many fan’s collections. The band has always found a way to keep things fresh with unique releases building a cult-like following who have been anxiously awaiting the group’s next big project.

It’s been since 2011’s The King of Limbs that we’ve heard a full new album from Radiohead, and just a few weeks ago they finally gave the official announcement that we can expect a new album from the iconic band this June. Now, after deleting all of their social media, they've reappeared on the internet with the first taste of their forthcoming album, a brand new single titled "Burn The Witch" accompanied by an eerie stop-motion animated music video. Stream the new single below with the video and look forward to more from Radiohead soon. Enjoy

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BoomBox consists of two DJ, live muscians who take live band elements and try and deliver them in a way fit for dancing. They have an indie rock sound with some electronic elements. Here is the premiere of their new song "Lost Ya", which takes you away to a care free summer state of mind that lets me feel like I am at the start of a camping festival. It is hard not to be left with a huge smile after listening to this song. Grab the free download below, and enjoy!

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Archive for the ‘Market Update’ Category

Higher Volume Confirmed

Sorry guys – it’s been awhile.  All positions are working  so far including the shaky GLD play.  We’ve added  silver and some bank ETF’s.    Our oil position is up nicely.  We received our increased volume a day after the last post so we are 65% long in our S&P positions based on a close above the 875.   The initial entry was the second week of March.  Our stop on half of our SPY and SSO position has been moved up.  Short bonds (TBT) is up.  Looking at DBA (ETF for commodity aggs.).  I like the chart on GDX (miners) better than GLD.  Let’s see how the charts react to the refiners tomorrow.  Watching VLO and TSO.

This is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as trading advice.

875 With Light Volume

With two minutes ’til the close today the S&P jumped up and closed above 875.  Volume was light with increased price.  This can often signal a potential short term top.  Next week we will closely watch volume.   We have moved stops on SPY,  SSO,  and AAPL.  Newer positions like TBT (short bonds) and USO (oil) are working well so far.  GLD (gold) looks like it wants to test and or break 85.  The commodity ETF – DBA (agriculture) looks good but may be a little extended today.

Have a great weekend!

875 is the number we need to close above on the S&P in order to increase our position long.  It’s an obvious statement but the market could go either way very soon with the stress test and the Fed meeting tomorrow.  On a daily chart the range continues to get tighter (triangle) each day.   On the technical bear side I see repeated failures to close above 865.   We have a re-test failure of a double top to boot.  We need to hold 840 on a close.  If not, I suspect the next stop is 820.  To tough to call.  Continue to sit on your hands until the close.

Sitting Back

The M48  has small positions in AAPL, MDAS, MSFT and DLTR.   The models largest position remains the SPY and SSO.  Our S&P long exposure remains at 55%.   I would like to see the S&P test 800 or even 770 and hold before it makes a run at breaking through 900.  This is assuming we hold the March lows.

As of today we are just sitting back and observing how the market reacts to the plethora of earnings.  Speaking of earnings – the M48 will move up hard stops on AAPL after the close.  Some of our more aggressive subscribers/clients have a small trade on in the SDS (ultra short S&P) based on a bounce off a double bottom at roughly 65.  The stop is tight at just under 64.

Enjoy your weekend.

This post is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice.

Six Weeks In A Row

It’s all over the news that the market is on a roll.  I agree.  I also know that when I see major headlines I often see the market go in the opposite direction.  This is just one more reason that I see profit taking ahead.  We remain 55% long the market.  Once the selling appears (technically) to have dried up – we will add.  No exposure to energy or the metals at this time.  AAPL ( Apple) out next week.  We will change our stop from a hard stop to a mental stop due to the potential volatility upon the release.  The market looks good for now but I’m confident you will get at shot at lower levels than Friday’s close.

Trendline Holds

The market continues to roll with one of the most impressive moves since the depression.  If you are a M48 subscriber or existing client in our  managed accounts you have seen the market continue to bounce off a trendline that we sent out in our screen captured video charts three weeks ago.   Based on probabilities the March 6th lows may be the final low for quite some time based on what I see technically.  I’m also confident that we will have a shot at buying at a lower price on the S&P than today’s close.   Currently we remain at 55% long the S&P using the ETF’s SPY and SSO.  We have hard stops on half of our position and mental stops on the balance.  We will add when the market pulls in and holds.  We will begin to take profit as we approach resistance.

More Banks Next Week

Another solid week led by a surprise preannouncement from Wells Fargo Bank (WFC). Keep your cool though because next week three major banks earnings are out which will determine further strength in the sector and the broad market.

The ETF basket of banks XLF broke out above resistance and closed at 10.63. The 52 week high is 28.17. The 52 week high on Wells Fargo is 44.49. WFC closed Thursday at 19.30 which was below its opening price.

These stocks and ETF’s are examples of why it’s paramount to cut your losses short so you have the capital to take a shot at the market at lower levels.

For the overall market this was the fifth straight week of gains for the major indexes. The NASDAQ rose 1.9%, S&P 500 was up 1.7% and the Dow edged up 0.8%.

The market continues to be overbought but as trend followers we will continue to ride the wave.
The Dow and the S&P are still under water for 2009.  Our managed accounts and M48 subscribers are above the line with only 45% to 55% invested.

Wait and See

The market is still behaving well as of today’s close.  I see a gap that may get filled to the downside this week.  More importantly we need to hold the 50 day moving average or recent support which is just below the 50 day.   As always we are dealing in probabilities using pattern recognition based on price and volume.   So far we are profitable on AAPL and WMT.  The stop has been moved up closer on DLTR to limit a potential loss.  The majority of our current exposure is in the SPY and SSO.  Our stops have been moved up to protect profit on the large percentage of the S&P exposure.  Let’s see how the market handles Alcoa (AA) earnings tomorrow.

SPY & Commodities

With about 90 minutes to the close the S&P is testing yesterday’s highs.  Will the market sell off in the last 30 minutes?  Who knows.  The testing of the highs is a shadow on a candlestick chart that we referred to yesterday in our Tuesday  M48 video newsletter.  We added a little SPY and SSO in the managed accounts yesterday.  Friday should be an important day due to unemployment numbers being released.  The metals, GLD (gold) and SLV (silver) ETF’s are off our radar screen for now.   Crude is stuck in a range so we are sitting on the sidelines until we see a better pattern form for either the short (DUG) or the long (DIG).  We are watching WMT (Walmart) and currently have a small position in DLTR.  BIIB and AAPL may be added soon.

Profit Taking

Friday 7:15 am

We did a little  selling in the managed accounts yesterday just before the close to lock in profit prior to the weekend.  So far this morning the market seems to be taking its needed rest. The trendline still holds as does the 50 day moving on the major indexes.  No entry on the metals yet.  If GLD breaks below 88.75 – there will be no entry, period.  We have initiated a small position in the stock DLTR.  Check out a chart on  Never chase a stock or ETF if it is to far extended from its pivot (buy) point.

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Have a great weekend!

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But this also can be mean that an artwork with less efforts and hardwork can be the one which receives more complaints and negative comments. Those who feel lazy in doing research and precedent studies before carrying out a project can be highly not appreciated. It shows that they are not eligible to be a designer.On the other hand, more is less means the opposite. Sometimes when the artwork consist of too many elements of design, it may just confuse the audience. Too many information can be uncomfortable for someone to look at. It just will overcrowd the design and will receive less responds from the audience.

For an example, my friends and I did a documentary  about a radio dj recently as our assignment. The actual documentary is about 5 minutes long. But our footages were 6 hours long. It was very difficult for us in the end to edit the video because of the overcrowded footages. Our work was not the best in the class either because we were confused which video will be the most suitable. This shows that having too many elements or styles in one artwork can be difficult to handle and to reach to the public.

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The basic rule for any design is “Form follows function.” If an object has to perform a certain function, its design must support that function to the fullest extent possible. This also goes for industrial design and even more for Web design. This rule is also equally important for web designers as well as architectural designers. A web designer must make sure the structure of a particular website suits the typical users of the website. The typical users can be the function here. But definitely the purpose the website was created is also very important. The typical user must feel comfortable and convenient in using the website.  The design and basic structure must be user friendly.

Then what is function follows shape? In this case, the shape plays a more dominent role in design than the function or purpose of the particular object. The shape of an object determines the function of the object. It might say that the object is first designed and then was experimented to explore more on the functions part. For an example,we can talk about Iphones. Iphones has a special features that everyone loves : touch screens, unlimited softwares, interesting games and everything. It has accomplished a special design and shape for itself. We now even have Iphone  shaped cushions. I saw my friend holding a 'Iphone' the other day. I went near to ask when he bought that expensive phone and he said its a RM800 worth Ipod. But the shape and the touch screens looks exactly like Iphone. The function of a Ipod follows the form of a Iphone.

Interesting sculptures...

According to wikipedia, Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials - typically stone - or marble, metal, glass, or wood. Softer ("plastic") materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals. Sculpturing requires real talent and passion. It needs a lot of effort a sculpture efficiently. I saw some of sculptures in Internet that is build using plants, wood pieces and many more. I totally agree that even though the end products looks nice and presentable, the hardwork required to finish it is really extraordinary. Here are some of the examples:

Chocolates !!!!

Chocolateis always finger licking good. Chocolate can be symbol of friendship and love. Even, chocolate makes happy moments to a family. Chocolate makes girls be cute. Chocolate can be an enemy to the elder age people. Besides, chocolate can make girls fall in love with a guy who give the chocolate. Chocolate can  create  smile on a person. Furthermore, forgivingness also can be solve by a chocolate. Chocolate makes a person to be selfish too. Then, chocolate create sharing and caring feelings. Chocolate can be a game such as hide and seek. Chocolate make a romantic moments for a couples. Chocolate is a health food when eat with fruits. Happiness equal to chocolate.

Yuumy colorful chocolates!!!

Will you marry me?

Recently, I watched a marriage proposal video. The man proposed his girlfriend live on air.It make me to think every time there is a wedding proposal different way is used to propose.Everyone use their own creativity to impress their loved ones. The proposal of marriage is an event where one person in a relationship asks for the other's hand in marriage.For example, every man propose tot heir loved ones using a different media. Some hides the special ring in a yummy chocolate cakes. Some hide it in wine. Some hide it in  sea shells. Some hide it in ice-creams. Girls love it when a guy propose to them in a unique and creative way. Here is some examples of proposal that I saw in Internet. There are really nice and romantic.

Nice typography that I have encounter so far...

As a design student, I am required to design a lot typo play for my assignments. So I started to observe for creative typo play in my surrounding since that day. Typo play is actually about arrangement and formation of texts that we play with. I realised  that we can design a lot of stuff with this typography. It plays an important role even in drawing portrait. Human faces can be drawn using only texts. It creates a different kind of style for the drawings. Here are some of the examples of typography:

Facebook !!!!!!

Everyone nowadays are addicted to facebook. Facebook is a medium for them to see the outside world and to see what is happening in their friends' life. It helps them to save their time. Thinking about it : Is facebook a good thing or a bad thing that ever happened to someone. Everyone that I know including myself update their facebook profile more often than they revise their textbook or do their daily responsibilities. Facebook is even considered to be the main factor of decrease in students' reputation in studies. But elderly people in this world can use this medium to get to know their long lost friends. Facebook is a famous social network nowadays.

Korean Dramas..

I love to watch korean dramas very much. I have to admit that I am addictive to them. One of my favourite is Boys over flower. The drama is about  Jan Di who is an average girl whose family owns a dry cleaning store located near the luxurious and well known Shin Hwa College. Jan Di meets the four richest and most spoiled boys known as the F4. After saving a boy from jumping off the roof of Shinhwa High School, she is admitted into the school on a swimming scholarship. Jan Di tries to avoid confrontation with the F4 at all cost because she knows what happens to those that stand against them. However, when Jan Di's friend, Oh Min Ji, accidentally gets ice cream on the leader of the F4's shoes, she's forced to declare war on the leader of the F4, Goo Joon Pyo. But she end falling in love with Goo Joon Pyo. Its a very nice love drama. Language is never a barrier for me to watch korean dramas.

 The heroes in the drama.
 The girl with the boys.
 My favourite boy in the drama.

Editings in a video that caught my attention..

One fine Sunday, I was at home relaxing. I was watching tv while chatting with my parents. Suddenly, I saw AR Rahman's face in the  TV. It was a song from his album. The video's editing was superb. This continuation between black and white footages and color footages are well-developed. You can have a look at the video and you will know what I am talking about. Aishwarya Rai is definitely a major highlight in the video.The song is named Changing Seasons.

perfumes as gifts??

I noticed that a lot of people are giving perfumes as gifts to their friends. When I asked my friends about it, some said that it is not appropriate to give it as a present. But what actually bothers me is, the friends do not know what kind of smell or fragment that their friend like. It can be inconvenient for the friends to receive such gifts if they end up not liking the fragment isnt it?? Hmmmm...So I googled for perfumes to see what is very special about it. Then I realized perfume bottles have very interesting shapes and textures. They look nice eventhough the fragment is not my style. The bottle itself can be a gift for me..hehehe..

bed designs

I was bored. So I went online yesterday and just browsing through some furniture's website and saw lots of furniture designs. Some were really simple but some were creative and something different from others. I was focusing more on beds since I am looking forward to buy a bed for myself. All the beds were good. They have their functionality and usability right. Some of the beds can be even used as decoration. Have a look at them :

 Burger bed..something different..

Interior designs..

My friend, Rooben's family is building a new house in Klang. His father has hired a professional interior designer to design the entire house. As far as I know, its a very big house with spacious rooms for everyone including himself. Recently he brought some pictures that the interior designer sent the father to MMU. He showed us the pictures. The designs were simply superb. One thing that amazed me was he designed everything in 3D. I am currently working on an assignment that requires me to design an internet cafe in 3D. Only i know how am i struggling to do that. The designer just designed it as if there is no difficulties at all. But definitely he is getting a good pay for it!! Interior designing is very expensive it seems according to my friend. The design in 3D also looks very realistic. Here are the pictures for you to look at :

 Staircase in the living room.
 This is the kitchen.
This is the living room i think.


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