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Wairarapa farmer Christine Reed, along with several business partners formed Valais Blacknose NZ and imported the breed as embryos from the UK about a year and a half ago. |
Ms Reed said before the venture she had never heard of the breed but having bred dorper sheep for a decade, she googled Valais Blacknose sheep to find the cutest sheep in the world peeking back. |
"If you were to imagine a poodle that was in fact a sheep ... they are the cutest thing on four legs," she said. |
Only a handful of farmers in New Zealand are breeding the Valais Blacknose and Ms Reed said they were now working on building up their flock. |
"We were lucky enough to work with some of the best breeders in the UK to get embryos into New Zealand," she said. |
"By the time we lamb this season we will have about 50 animals in the two flocks," she said. |
Ms Reed said they intended to sell the sheep to lifestyle block owners and other farmers who are looking to have something in their paddocks that has a bit of wow factor to it and was good with kids. |
"What we were really astounded by, when we got them on the ground, was their personalities, they're just like dogs, they're actually not like a sheep at all ... so they are very very inquisitive, very friendly ... the lambs will come up to you in the the paddock and climb all over you," she said. |
Chinese chat app Bullet Messenger - touted as an upstart rival to Tencent Holdings Ltd's hugely popular WeChat - says its app has been removed from Apple Inc's App Store just months after its launch due to a copyright complaint. |
Chinese chat app Bullet Messenger – touted as an upstart rival to Tencent Holdings Ltd’s hugely popular WeChat – says its app has been removed from Apple Inc’s App Store just months after its launch due to a copyright complaint.Beijing Kuairu Technology, Bullet’s owner, said in a social media posting on Tuesday that it... |
It was briefly the most downloaded free app in the Chinese App Store, amassing 5 million registered users within 10 days of its August launch. The company did not elaborate on which part of the app the copyright complaints were referring to. “We are verifying the situation with the partner and will inform you as soon a... |
Apple has removed more than a thousand apps in the past year from its Chinese App Store under strict new censorship laws as well as gambling restrictions, though apps targeted by regulators generally disappear from local app stores as well. Bullet’s investors include Luo Yonghao, the founder of smartphone maker Smartis... |
It looks as if USC's running game will have to try to recover Saturday without the help of offensive guard Chris Brymer, who is expected to sit out the Washington State game because of a sprained ligament in his left ankle. |
"My guess is he'll be ready for Cal," Coach John Robinson said after Brymer sat out another day of practice. |
Brymer sat out three games last season because of a broken bone in the same foot, but an MRI this week didn't show a fracture. |
USC plays California on Sept. 27 after an open date, meaning Brymer could get two weeks of rest by skipping one game. |
Brymer, a three-year starter, is the unit's emotional leader. |
He would be replaced by David Pratchard, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound junior who appeared in nine games last season. |
Tailback Delon Washington didn't practice Wednesday either after getting a shot for his arthritic knee, but Robinson said he thinks Washington will be OK for Saturday and he remains the scheduled starter. |
GLENVILLE — John DeFrancisco shoved some green beans into his mouth as the crowd at a Schenectady County Republican dinner watched a slick video produced by Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, his opponent in the battle for the GOP's gubernatorial nomination. |
DeFrancisco set down his fork and swallowed, frustrated to be losing to a guy who didn’t even show up. |
The 71-year-old state senator from Syracuse came here to make what’s becoming an increasingly futile case that he should be the GOP’s standard-bearer this year. About 100 people listened as he gave his stump speech about taking the fight to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and reversing the exodus of jobs and people from upstate New ... |
“I’m offering myself as a candidate who I believe would be the best candidate to win and do some significant changes in the state of New York,” he told POLITICO. “I’m a big guy. I’ve been around a long time and I understand the game. The thing that’s frustrating isn’t that right now I’m not the front-runner, what’s fru... |
That someone is Molinaro, who kicked off his campaign earlier this month and has already wrapped up endorsements representing a majority of the Republican State Committee going into next month’s nominating convention. |
In his kickoff speech, Molinaro mixed criticism of Cuomo with a more hopeful message — "too often the tone coming from the governor’s office is angry and divisive" — of bipartisan cooperation. He said he was running as a “Tivolian,” a reference to the small village of Tivoli, where he was first elected to office at age... |
DeFran, as he’s known at the Capitol, is a tarter, acquired, taste. At his campaign kickoff he held up a picture of a vacant LED factory that he says is a “boondoggle” emblematic of Cuomo’s “failed” and “corrupt” economic development policies. |
It’s those fangs, the senator’s supporters say, that have boosted DeFrancisco to prominence during 26 years in the state Senate and should propel him to the front of the pack against Cuomo. |
But for whatever reason, GOP leaders weren’t biting this year. The Republicans started their year in dire straits after their first-choice candidate, business consultant Harry Wilson, opted against a run. Molinaro, too, took himself out of the running — leaving DeFrancisco and Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb. |
Kolb abruptly ended his campaign, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family. That left DeFrancisco and former housing commissioner Joe Holland, who has attracted no formal support. |
DeFrancisco failed to seal the deal, and a whisper campaign for Molinaro led by some of his former colleagues in the state Assembly began to get traction. The county executive told GOP leaders in Saratoga Springs on March 2 that he would run. DeFran fumed. |
Monroe County Chairman Bill Reilich said DeFrancisco spent most of his time at that meeting attacking Cuomo and complaining about Molinaro, rather than laying out his own vision for the governorship. |
Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long said he likes both DeFrancisco and Molinaro, but his executive committee this week backed Molinaro — potentially denying DeFrancisco a critical third-party line. There was some concern, both Reilich and Long said, that DeFrancisco has voted for budgets that Cuomo has proffered in r... |
The GOP convention is set for May 23 and 24 in New York City. DeFrancisco said he’s sent letters to members of the State Committee and is calling for a public debate on the issues. |
This is hardly the capstone that might have been envisioned for DeFrancisco, a trial lawyer who has spent more than four decades in varying government offices. But he’s been found to be on a different page than Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R-East Northport) on several occasions, and with a net worth of several... |
A spokeswoman for Molinaro declined to respond. |
DeFrancisco insists he’s not being negative, just telling it like it is. If perchance you didn’t read page A15 of the New York Times from Aug. 7 of last year, DeFran will gleefully tell you he was called “an irascible straight shooter." |
He has qualifications and experience. His positions — trim Medicaid spending and abolish the Board of Regents to roll back education regulations — are clear. |
Shouldn’t that count for something? |
“It’s sort of like Robert Bork," he said, referring to the Nixon-era solicitor general who fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox and set off the Saturday Night Massacre in 1973. More than a decade later, in 1987, Ronald Reagan nominated Bork for the Supreme Court, but the Senate rejected him. |
He paused for a moment, struggling to come up with the name of Anthony Kennedy, who is still on the bench. |
He couldn't remember. And so, frustrated, he moved on. |
Home » Living Healthy » Beat Monsoons Woes With The Power Of Neem! |
Neem has been referred to as a "wonder herb" |
Neem has been referred to as a "wonder herb" for the many beneficial properties it possesses. It has as many as 130 different biologically-active compounds that enhance the well-being of several bodyparts such as skin, hair and blood, among others. This wonder herb is a cornerstone in preventive health remedies to achi... |
Skin: In Ayurveda, it''s commonly known that neem is an incredibly effective acne combatant and is often associated with naturally beautiful, glowing skin. During the monsoon, the sebaceous glands that are responsible for producing body oils and regulating perspiration, go into overdrive due to the increased humidity. ... |
Hair: Dandruff and dry scalp can also be treated with neem. The change in weather can affect your scalp''s pH balance, making your hair oily, frizzy or dandruff-prone, depending on your skin type. Because of the antibacterial properties of neem, a dry scalp and dandruff can be tackled. Dandruff, much like acne, can be ... |
Blood Purification: The changing seasons are said to have a huge impact on the body and, compounded with unfavorable diet and lifestyle, leads to a build-up of toxins in the body. Ayurveda recommends cleansing of blood as a healthy measure against the toxin build-up, to boost immunity, prevent infections and promote ov... |
Intestinal health/Digestive wellness: A healthy digestive system is extremely important for one''s overall health. Prevention is always better than cure, and neem is very beneficial in maintaining and supporting a healthy digestive system. During monsoon, the integrity of your food, especially leafy vegetables, is comp... |
Oral health: Neem is used as an active ingredient in many toothpastes and mouthwashes and can also be used to treat toothaches. During monsoon, complaints about sensitive teeth increase due to the cold air and changing weather. Neem helps stave off gingivitis and suppress swelling and inflammation of the gums. In many ... |
There are multiple reasons to incorporate neem into your life, but these are some areas where it is known to have incredibly positive effects. This monsoon, take that extra step to prevent seasonal health issues. A natural road to health and wellness can start with bringing neem into your life in a significant way. |
The BlackBerry Q10 is the first BlackBerry 10 device to join the latest version of BlackBerry with the famed BlackBerry keyboard. |
While the BlackBerry Q10 feels more like a BlackBerry device, and some users will swoon over the physical keyboard on the device, the lack of predictive text and clunky means of inputting numbers detracts from the overall usefulness of the keyboard. |
The Q10 runs the same software as the BlackBerry Z10 we reviewed recently, and brings with it the same issues, but gestures and navigation are easier on the Q10 thanks to the smaller screen and placement of a finger or thumb on the physical keyboard during most use. |
For this test we used the Verizon BlackBerry Q10 which runs on the carrier’s large 4G LTE network. AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile also carry the BlackBerry Q10. |
BlackBerry 10 Feels at Home on this device. |
BB Hub offers fast access to messages and notifications. |
Physical Keyboard slows punctuation and number entry. |
The BlackBerry Q10 looks and feels like a traditional BlackBerry, but with a more premium feel thanks to a carbon fiber back that sits in place of the plastic found on some earlier BlackBerry Bold devices. |
The BlackBerry Q10 is slightly shorter than the iPhone 5, but is thicker and narrower than the iPhone 5. Despite the thicker, wider size, the BlackBerry Q10 fits easily into a pocket and is comfortable to hold thanks to curved edges. |
Users can remove the back of the Q10 to access the user replaceable battery and a Micro SD card slot for storing documents and photos. |
BlackBerry placed the power button on the top in the middle and a headphone jack is located on the top of the device. On the right side is a volume rocker with a middle button that activates BlackBerry’s voice control and on the left is are Micro USB and Mini HDMI connections. |
The highlight of the BlackBerry Q10 is the physical QWERTY keyboard which brings the design and functionality many BlackBerry users crave to an updated set of software features. |
Like any BlackBerry keyboard, the small chiclet shaped keys offer a sloped design aimed at making typing with thumbs easier. The keys deliver a satisfying click and nice tactile feel when pressed and it is easy enough to hit the correct key while using the Q10 with one hand or while typing out an email with two thumbs. |
BlackBerry successfully delivers a traditional BlackBerry keyboard experience on the BlackBerry Q10, which may satisfy some BlackBerry diehards, but there are too many drawbacks to using a physical keyboard. |
For example, typing numbers or punctuation while using the BlackBerry Q10 requires a tap of the alt key before you can access numbers. This is only good for one number. On the iPhone 5, users can tap a number key and the keyboard will show numbers and punctuation until the user presses the space bar. On Android devices... |
A physical keyboard may have proven the fastest means of typing on a smartphone, but software keyboards are smart enough to deliver a vastly improved typing experience. |
The 3.1-inch BlackBerry Q10 display is quite small compared to the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4 which sport 4-inch and 5-inch screens respectively, but it is a nice looking display. The display delivers good colors and is bright enough to read outdoors. The small square even boasts a 720P resolution (720 x 720) and a... |
That said, it is a small square screen which means users are in for a lot of page turning, scrolling and navigating to consume or create content. One saving grace is the ability to use the space bar to scroll, but at the end it is still a small screen. |
This smaller display isn’t suited for watching video, but that’s OK as there are not many big-name video apps for the BlackBerry Q10 anyway. |
For current BlackBerry users in need of a BlackBerry 10 experience this won’t be a big change, but for users contemplating switching from the iPhone 5 or Galaxy S4 this is a dramatic difference. |
BlackBerry 10 runs better on the BlackBerry Q10 than on the BlackBerry Z10, or at least it fits the user experience better. The software still uses un-needed animations that slow down opening an app, but gestures are more natural on this device. |
Gestures also work more often, with fewer issues registering a gesture or a tap than on the BlackBerry Z10. |
Using apps and navigating around BlackBerry 10 is snappy and the Verizon 4G LTE coverage delivers fast speeds for uploading and downloading. Coverage will vary based on the user’s location, but we saw speeds consistent with Verizon 4G LTE on the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3. |
BlackBerry Q10 battery life is good enough to last through a long day of use even with checking emails, browsing Reddit and using the baked in BB Hub for checking Twitter on a regular basis. It helps that the smaller display is using less power than the monster displays on competing smartphones. |
Overall battery life is better than the Z10 for similar use, and very heavy users can always swap in a spare battery if work rolls right into a second day. |
The BlackBerry Q10 delivers very good call quality on both ends of the call, with very little background noise coming through. Thw quality will vary based on location, but the Q10 delivers above average call quality. |
The speakerphone sounds good, but like the BlackBerry Z10 could be louder. |
The Q10 speaker is adequate for watching a short YouTube video or listening to a song or two, thanks to a relatively high volume, but users who want to listen to music or plan to watch movies on the small screen should invest in good headphones or a nice Bluetooth speaker. |
BlackBerry packs an 8MP camera in the Q10 which delivers OK looking photos, though colors don’t stand out as much as those on the iPhone 5 or Android devices like the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4. |
There is a front facing camera that delivers 720P resolution and decent looking self portraits and video calls. The default camera mode takes square photos, which is not surprising given the square screen. Users can also pick 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio which will letterbox the image on the screen, but better match photos... |
The gallery below shows the BlackBerry Q10 photo samples. The device performs OK in low light, though it’s almost necessary to take two photos to get one that turns out just right. |
BlackBerry 10 feels more at home on this smaller square screen than on the BlackBerry Z10. BlackBerry 10 relies on gestures to navigate, access settings, and switch apps. There is no home, menu or back button like on the iPhone or Android devices. Theres is a small learning curve to BlackBerry 10, but it is easy to pic... |
The BB Hub is a swipe from the left on the home screen, offering fast access to messages across any account linked to the device. A swipe up will exit an app or unlock the device to go to the home screen. |
BlackBerry 10 uses the main page to show running apps, which makes multitasking as simple as swiping up from any app to go to the home screen. This is a handy way of delivering access to recent apps. Users can start typing form any screen to search for apps, contacts, emails etc., similar to spotlight on the iPhone. |
The app selection on the BlackBerry Q10 and BlackBerry 10 is awful. There are no top tier music or video apps and services and apps I need to do my job like Google Authenticator are missing. Here are some of the top missing apps. |
Some third-party services and apps will offer access to these services, but app selection will be a major issue for anyone switching fromm iPhone or Android. |
Is the BlackBerry Q10 Worth It? |
The BlackBerry Q10 feels more like a BlackBerry device than the BlackBerry Z10, thanks to the form factor and the physical keyboard. BlackBerry 10 also runs better on the Q10 than on the Z10 and works on the smaller screen better. |
That is a low bar. Physical keyboards offer speed to some users, but a good software keyboard can deliver faster access to punctuation, numbers and overall usability for many users. |
For BlackBerry owners this is a welcome upgrade, but the BlackBerry Q10 is a step down for iPhone and Android users, even with the included physical keyboard. |
Totally biased and uninformed review. The Q10 is the best communication device bar none and provides the best security features in the industry. The Hub is amazing to get a snapshot of all your incoming messages, the camera is great and picture quality is outstanding (a lot better than the ones taken by the author), an... |
I totally agree with this comment — the keyboard alone is LIGHTYEARS better than the iPhone touch-based keyboard — picking up the Q10 was a no-brainer — after years of using the iPhone with that awful keyboard, the physical Keyboard on the Q10 alone is worth the upgrade (not at all a downgrade)…if the reviewer had trou... |
Did a quick search in BB World for “authenticator”, first 3 hits in the store (Authenticator, Authomator and 2 Steps Authenticator) can do what is required. Authomator can use QR code via camera input as well. |
Not a perfect solution, but it works and it’s not that hard to do. |
As for the rest of this “review” – whatever. |
It’s the author’s opinion that he’s not that much into BlackBerry, so be it. |
I doubt either BlackBerry faithful or Apple fanboys will lose too much sleep over it. |
You can hold the alt key for a moment to lock it. This “review” seems very rushed. |
– You prefer to use binary over letters to communicate to your peeps? |
I am a former Droid user who is ecstatic with my return to Blackberry and the keyboard. Yes, I miss the apps, particularly Words With Friends and Verizon Navigator. But the other features — especially the keyboard — outweigh the lack of apps. |
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