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Quick question:
Is tabemasu a verb?
If you said yes: congratulations – you’re about to defeat your second myth of learning Japanese Verbs.

I bet, if you’re anything like me, you probably started out learning all kinds of Japanese ‘verbs’ like the above tabemasu.

One of the first sentances I learned in Japanese was:
Nani o tabemasu ka?

What are you eating?

At the time, I figured (logically) that tabemasu was the verb in the sentence. Worse, to an extent, it is the verb of that sentence. It does everything a verb should. It creates action in the sentence. It shows ‘what’ someone or something is doing.
So why does believing that tabemasu is a verb make your life difficult?

Imagine you are an alien who lands on Earth and beams into a Halloween Party to ask for directions. The person who opens the door is wearing a black cloak, bone white face makeup, platform shoes, red contact lenses and Dracula teeth. Behind him/her is a host of other people dressed like the living dead. You’ll form some pretty quick (and possibly gruesome) impressions of the people on this planet.

Why shouldn’t you?

How are you supposed to know (without turning on your super space-aged scanning equipment) that the natives are in costume?
It’s the same with Tabemasu. Tabemasu is a verb in costume.
And as with people, it is a bad idea to form your real impression of a verb based on it’s costume.

The first step to really knowing your verb is to take off the costume it is wearing.

Tabemasu is wearing a very common costume generally called the masu form.

This costume is very easy to put on, and relatively easy to take once you know how it is put on.

So let’s get dressed:

First, start with the real/naked verb. The best way to find naked verbs is to look them up in the dictionary. The naked verb is just the dictionary form of the verb. It is also called the plain form, or the infinitive.

This is an ichidan verb. You can easily recognize ichidan verbs because they always end in iru or eru. If your naked verb ends in either iru or eru, 98% of the time it is an ichidan verb.

Other fun ichiban verbs include:
Iru – to exist (animate objects)
Dekiru – to be able to do
Uragiru – to betray
Eru – to gain/get
Tsutomeru – to work for

The other type of verbs are called godan verbs. If you see a plain verb and it doesn’t end in eru or iru, it is a godan verb (with the exception of Kuru (to come) and Suru (to do), the only two really irregular godan verbs)

Godan verbs come in nine flavors:
RU – eg: Odoru – to dance (note – this ends with oru NOT eru or iru, hence a godan verb)
SU – eg: Hanasu – to speak
KU – eg: Iku – to go
GU – eg: Oyogu – to swim
MU – eg: Yasumu – to take a break/vacation
BU – eg: Yobu – to call (out to someone)
NU – shinu – to die (often Romanized Sinu)
Vowel + U – Eg: Warau – to laugh

Occasionally, a godan verb will look exactly like an ichidan verb. The three most common examples of these are:
Hashiru – to run
Kaeru – only when it means to return home/to your place of origin
Hairu – to enter
Highly Irregular: (You have to memorize these)
Suru (to do) and Kuru (to come)

When learning verbs, is vitally important to learn the naked/plain form of the verb and form all of your conjugations from there. The plain form is the center of your wheel of conjugation. The masu form of the verb is one of many, many spokes that come from this plain form of the verb. It is one of many costumes.

Here is how you dress your naked verb up in the masu form:
For Ichidan verbs:
1. Take your base verb.
2. Drop the RU.
3. Add masu.
That’s it!

EG:
1. Taberu
2. Tabe
3. Tabemasu

For Godan Verbs:
1. Take the last U of your verb
2. Turn it into an I
3. Add masu

That’s it!

EG:
1. Hanasu
2. Hanashi (remember, there’s no SI in the Japanese Alphabet, so SI is pronounced SHI)
3. Hanashimasu

How about this one:
1. Warau
2. Warai
3. Waraimasu

Easy isn’t it?

Lastly, the two Irregulars: (there is no rhyme or reason to these, just be glad there’s really only two of them)

1. Suru (to do) = Shimasu (this looks exactly like what would if you just put SU ending of a Godan verb into this masu form. Scroll up and take a look. That is the best way to remember how Suru conjugates in this form)
2. Kuru (to come) = Kimasu (Other than the fact it sounds like Shimasu – a little – you just have to memorize this)

What’s even better is that you can attach more than just masu to the step two of this conjugation.

For example, what if you want to say, I start to speak:
1. Start with Hanasu (to speak)
2. Take it to Step 2 of the Masu shift = hanashi
3. Add hajimeru = hanashihajimeru

If you want to continue doing something, try tsuzukeru.

I continue to speak = hanashitsuzukeru.

You can combine tons of verbs using the base just before where you usually put the masu.

That’s because, in reality, the familiar masu form is just one of many endings you can attach to the STEP 2 base conjugation of your naked verb.

So, make sure to get your verbs naked before you have fun dressing them up.

Part 3: How to Conjugate

About The Author
Minna Shiawase is an avid Japanese student and fan of Japanese culture. Read more about Japanese grammer at her blog, AI Love Bunpou.

Andorra la Vella is a very attractive destination situated in the east side of the Pyrenees, next to Spain and France. This city is the capital of what is known as the Principality of Andorra and counts with a very peculiar and diverse population since about 45% of its inhabitants are Spanish, 11% are Portuguese, 33% are Andorra, and 7% are French.

The main language spoken in Andorra la Vella is Catalan, but many of its inhabitants also speak Castilian, French and Portuguese. It is also interesting to know that the name of this town, Andorra la Vella, means Andorra the Old, and this is due to the fact that it is a very ancient spot which was inhabited since the Christian times.

Andorra la Vella has a very picturesque and antique old town, which was were the first settlements of this destination were established. This old town is called Barri Antic, and is characterized by having stoned streets and antique houses mostly constructed with stone as well. This spot can be found between the Placeta del Puial and the Esglesia de Sant Esteve, and is without any doubt one of the main spots tourists should visit while being in Andorra la Vella.

The Esglesia de Sant Esteve is a very antique construction and one of the main attractions in Andorra la Vella. This church was built in the 11th century in Romanesque style, and by visiting, tourists could observe some peculiar paintings exhibited in its interior. Most of these paintings are even more antique than the construction itself since they date from the 13th century.

One of the most interesting constructions visitors can meet in Andorra la Vella is the Casa de la Vall, or House of the Valley. The Casa de la Vall is the house of the Andorran parliament, and has received them since the year 1703. Before that, this construction which dates from 1580 was inhabited by a family. This building is very interesting for a variety of reasons, among which we can remark its antiquity, its architecture, its interior design, and its history.

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Relate both of people’s dominant pursuits and you’ve got is something customarily named a sportsbook. Seriously: what could imaginably be more resourceful. If you see a group of sports devotees cheering in support of any given favored lineup, and regularly lays are arranged to go with the commotion. Wishing to get a bit of the delights, onlookers will typically aspire to figure out who will make it in the running tournament. All this eventually develops into a cute little tournament titled sportsbook.

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In order to bet, you will be best advised to call on a sportsbook, i.e. a place which offers sportsbook. In the United States, we have four states where people can do sportsbook betting in a legitimate manner, but if legality is no concern, you can do it anywhere as long as you can determine a bookie AND you’re legally an adult. On the list of games you have a choice of betting on are pro including, of course, college basketball plus football, professional baseball and hockey, including, of course, wagers on both horse and dog racing. Patrons will have the option of placing wagers on the comprehensive result of a fight or game, when an opponent will go under, and even whether a tossed coin in a fight or game will come down either heads or tails.

The bookmakers place their trust pure statistics be of assistance to you determine which lineup you think will make it. To start with, we have the distribution, that is to say leverage in points allocated to a disadvantaged lineup that is assumed to go under by X number points. Plainly, this comprises the bookie firm’s technique of enabling stakes for a sports book. To take an example a customer may choose to risk money on a club that is assumed to go under and and yet profit from that bet as long as the lineup is actually defeated by X number of points.

You’ll see so many different sorts of antes- straight bets, where you’ll simply select the contestor which you feel will make it or take a licking, parlays i.e. combined stakes on multiple sports, teaser wagers including, also, over/unders, i.e. stakes on the total points gained in the game by both lineups, the straight being the most common in sportsbook betting.

So why don’t you simply give it a go and enjoy the excitement all at once. But remember to ensure that you won’t get too enthusiastic and kill your complete income on a boutade. If not, you’ll likely find yourself remorseful all your life.

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America’s indoor air quality has fast deteriorated in recent years due to the construction of airtight structures, which hampers the exchange of indoor and outdoor air. The air inside most houses and offices comprise toxic airborne wastes and other disease causing germs. Thus, there is an emergency for an advanced quality air cleaner ionic or air cleaner ionizer, which would readily help in minimizing the amount of contaminants present in the air.

A major portion of the population spend their time indoors as a result of which they must be concerned about the quality of atmosphere encircling them. Thus, to ensure a healthy respiratory system they must take the help of effective air ionizer systems. Unhealthy or impure air within your house helps in the spreading of pathogens, Legionnaires Disease, colds, bacteria and various other contaminants.

So if you have the desire to protect yourself from biological and chemical contaminants then you should try to keep your indoor air environment completely clean with the help of various air purifiers.

The various other kinds of air pollutants, which the air ionizer systems should be able to control, include allergens, dust and pollen, asthma triggering irritants, cigarette and cigar smoke, germs, viruses and bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi and chemical fumes. Thus, in short ionizer air purifier is always ready to provide you an environment where you will be able to live your life to the fullest.

For CCNA and CCNP candidates, it’s hard not to laugh the first time you hear the phrase “router on a stick”. Let’s face it, that’s a pretty silly term. But as those who have passed the CCNA and CCNP exams know, this is a vital exam topic that you must know how to configure and troubleshoot.

Basic Cisco theory states that for hosts in different VLANs to communicate, a Layer 3 device must be involved to handle the routing between the VLANs. That device is a router, and there are special considerations that must be taken into account for both the physical router itself and the configuration you’ll be writing.

The router will be connected to a switch via a FastEthernet port (or higher). The router port cannot be a regular Ethernet port, since the router port will need the ability to send and receive data at the same time.

The configuration of the interface is where things get interesting. Let’s say we have two VLANs that will be using router-on-a-stick to communicate. Here is the VLAN information:

VLAN 20: 20.20.20.0 /24

VLAN 40: 40.40.40.0 /24

The port on the switch that will be connected to the router’s FastEthernet port must be in trunking mode, and you must know the trunking protocol in use. We’ll go with the Cisco-proprietary ISL here.

The physical FE port on the router will not have an IP address. The use of router-on-a-stick mandates the use of logical subinterfaces. While we don’t have to use the VLAN numbers for the subinterface numbers, I’ve found this helps you keep the interfaces straight. One subinterface must be given an IP address in VLAN 20, and the other will have an IP address in VLAN 40.

After creating subinterfaces fast 0.20 and fast 0.40, the config looks like this:

interface fastethernet0
no ip address

interface FastEthernet 0.20
ip address 20.20.20.1 255.255.255.0

interface FastEthernet 0.40
ip address 40.40.40.1 255.255.255.0

Believe it or not, you’re almost done! Now we need the encapsulation statement under each subinterface. The subinterface statement must reflect both the VLAN number and the encapsulation type being used. When we’re finished, the config would look like this:

interface fastethernet0
no ip address

interface FastEthernet 0.20
ip address 20.20.20.1 255.255.255.0
encapsulation isl 20

interface FastEthernet 0.40
ip address 40.40.40.1 255.255.255.0
encapsulation isl 40

And that’s it! Your hosts in VLAN 20 should now be able to communicate with hosts in VLAN 40, and vice versa.

A couple of final troubleshooting points – the most common error with router-on-a-stick is to put the wrong vlan number in the encapsulation statement. Also, make sure you have configured the router’s IP address in VLAN 20 as the default gateway for hosts in VLAN 20, and do the same for VLAN 40.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this look at router-on-a-stick. While the name may get a chuckle out of you, it’s still used in quite a few networks out there, and knowing how to configure and troubleshoot it will get you that much closer to earning your CCNA and CCNP.

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Zambia is a magnificent experience, the huge open landscapes teaming with big cats and one of the smallest population densities in the country. South Africa has some of the greatest natural scenery in Africa, the fantastic blend of clear fields, terrain and marshlands makes the total country come to life. Not only can you be graced at the countryside, you yourself will furthermore be charmed at the delightful lakes and waterfalls. A real sanctuary on earth.

In Southern Africa you will be able to explore the finest waterfall of all, the Victoria Falls. This beautiful waterfall has been a place for lots of lions with lots of big cats and elephants coming to drink the pure waters that run here. Additionally make sure one see the snakes & hippos in the Zambezi River, and remember to book a safari guide as the river can be a little choppy. you yourself may furthermore wish to go on a driving safari in South Luangwa National Park and get yourself near with the different wildlife. On a walking safari you yourself will view giraffes and particularly rare wild dogs. If you yourself are lucky enough one can see a heard of giraffes with their young. The opportunity to be so close with all of these impressive animals is amazing. Visit Kaingo to find out more about a south africa safari.

Places to stay in Southern Africa could range from five star hotels right through to huts without any electricity. Whichever accommodation type you yourself select one will be sure of a lovely time.

Opinions vary over the best place for your dog to sleep. The best advice: start a puppy off in the room you eventually want him to sleep in.

Want to let your new puppy sleep in your bed? Lots of people do, but be warned: This will very quickly become a habit! If Fido gets to sleep with you as a new puppy, plan on having Fido in your bed for life (unless, of course, you want to retrain a grown adult dog!).

Many experts recommend that your puppy sleep in a crate. For a puppy, a crate really is the best sleeping place because it dramatically reduces house-training problems and destructive chewing until your puppy has grown into a dependable adult.

Your little guy is going to be terrified the first few nights — he’s missing his mother and siblings, and he hasn’t bonded yet with you. So, yes, he’s going to cry and whine, and there’s a good chance neither one of you will get much sleep for a few nights! One solultion is to try putting his crate next to your bed so you can put your fingers into his crate to calm and soothe him.

Another good place for your dog’s bed is the kitchen because it’s quiet at night. A basement is also a good place (if it’s not too cold), especially if your puppy is going to grow into a large dog!

Wherever you decide will be the sleeping place for your puppy, be sure it’s safe, comfortable, and warm, and that it’s not near any drafts.

Please don’t yell at your new puppy when you get tired and cranky and he’s whining in the middle of the night. Be calm, gentle, and reassuring with him as he bonds with you and adjusts to his new sleeping arrangement, and soon you’ll both be sleeping through the night. Zzzzzzzzz.

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The media (newspaper, radio, television) can be of enormous help to the small and home based business. So, it is very important that you develop a relationship with them.

When you first start your business, inform your local newspaper by using a press release that you are starting a new business. Almost all newspapers have a section which announces new businesses. So check out that section, call the newspaper and ask who you would send your release to and in what format they want the information.

When your business is doing something special for the community be sure to inform the media. Newspapers and radio stations love to get local stories. Just be sure it is newsworthy, and don’t overuse it. Always check to see who to send your information to and what format they need. Never blindly send out a release.

Are there trade magazines in your business area? If so, do up a release on your new business. Or if you are an existing business, send a press release on a new product or service.

Another way to work with the media is to write a column. Go to a local paper, no matter how small, and offer to write a column on your area of expertise or on business in general. Don’t ask to be paid for it, and promise not to promote your company. You won’t need to – your byline, words (and maybe even photograph) will do that.

Just recently we did a review for a former newspaper publisher on his book on how to write a press release and generally dealing with the media. He’s promised us a finished copy. Once we get it and re-read it, we’ll let you know more.

So develop a relationship with the media, and watch your business soar.

Copyright DeFiore Enterprises 2002

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When someone thinks of a person with self-esteem most people think of someone who has a positive attitude. While someone who generally has self-esteem could have a positive attitude, this is not what I am referring to.

Having self-esteem is when you have a high regard for yourself, when you value who you are. In other words, having self-esteem is when you have a strong belief and respect for yourself.

If you find yourself down a lot and have a hard time feeling good, you may be dealing with low self-esteem. Below you will find 3 ways to build your self esteem.

Give credit where credit is do: When you accomplish a particular task give yourself credit for doing something successfully. It may be something as small as thanking someone for something. That is a success because you acknowledge something that someone has done for you. So, give yourself credit for the things you do. I bet if you really thought about it, you do a lot of successful things throughout the day. Start giving yourself credit for that.

Say good things to yourself: When you accidentally drop or spill something, what are the first words out of your mouth? If the words dummy, idiot, stupid, or any other negative words come out of your mouth, try not reacting to the situation. Take a deep breath and move on knowing we all have accidents. The point here is not to react to the situation. Give yourself a break, think good thoughts about yourself, and don’t forget to laugh.

Accept the good in you: Just like giving yourself credit for the success you have each day, acknowledge the things you know how to do well. There are things you can do better than anyone. If you gave it some thought you can come up with a number of things you do well. What are some of the things you do well? Think about it, and when you do, write them down. So, the next time you are feeling down go back to the list you made and accept the good in you.

Building your self-esteem is going to help you take bigger risks and have a more fulfilling life. With a high self-esteem, you can accomplish anything. You will find yourself sticking with your goals, and taking on any challenge that comes your way. Building self-esteem does take time; however, anything that is going to help you live your life to the fullest is worth it. Try finding someone who can help you along the way, a friend, a mentor, or even a coach. You can do it, I know you can!

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Yes, preventing intrusions from the web, keeping files safe and ensuring the secure transactions of online banking can be done using free applications. And I mean not demo versions of software, not trial editions, but fully functional tools that many PC users either have never heard about or just don’t trust anything that goes with a 4-letter word. For this reason the analysts known as spyware arises without the knowledge of a user.

However, this last feature often comes as an obstacle for the parents. They think that keylogging their children’ online activity equals to spying and that such harsh supervision in not required for their beloved ones. Well, even if your child is very smart and kind, he or she is still a child so there is still a threat that they can make a wrong choice. And the consequences may be horrible. There are online predators that try to gather information about children in various chat rooms to take hostile actions against them in the real life. Even though children who realize they should keep their private information really private, can reveal some bits of information to a predator, who will then stick the facts together and find out what he needs. Data loggers, key loggers are just a few programs which harvest info from your computer. Winclear is the only program created specially to auto remove such spywares. Every day computer users are haunted by stories of people falling victim to identity theft. That is why every computer owner needs winclear.

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