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The DOL fiduciary rule has had a chilling effect on recruiting at Morgan Stanley , but the firm’s broker attrition has been low, and it has been better able to retain and find talent, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Key provisions of the rule are scheduled to go live in June. Pruzan reiterated that Morgan Stanley will continue to offer commissions as a payment option to retirement savers. Executives at the firm, however, have said such accounts would likely carry some sales restrictions, such as around annuities, because of the rule’s restrictions on compensation incentives.
Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley’s wealth unit had a good first quarter, boosted by new fee-based assets. The business reported $4.06 billion in revenue, up 11% from the year-earlier period, on higher asset-based fees and commissions. Net income rose 31% from last year, to $647 million. Its pretax profit margin, a key performance metric, rose 3 percentage points from last year, to 24%.
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A leading good-government group is asking the U.S. Justice Department to disclose details of its investigation into the deaths of three Guantánamo prisoners in 2006.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) Wednesday sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Justice Department seeking information about the Criminal Division’s handling of allegations of wrongdoing in the deaths of the detainees and their subsequent investigation by military officials.
CREW said investigative reports by Harper’s magazine and the Seton Hall University School of Law — based on the whistleblowing testimony of a decorated non-commissioned Army officer — have raised serious questions about the government’s response to the Jun. 9, 2006 deaths.
"The absence of clear information has allowed for a confusing and contradictory public debate, replete with conspiratorial claims of cover-ups and purported debunkings," the organization said in a statement.
CREW said it is seeking "evidence of DOJ’s ability to handle allegations of government wrongdoing, to inform the public and hold the government accountable."
CREW’s FOIA has been sparked by a question many human rights organizations are asking: Is the administration of President Barack Obama concealing evidence suggesting that three suicides at Guantánamo Bay were not suicides at all?
The question arose after publication of an article in Harper’s magazine by Scott Horton presenting whistleblower testimony suggesting that the three dead prisoners likely suffered particularly abusive interrogations in a remote corner of the base in the hours before they died, and their deaths were then passed off as suicides by the Bush administration.
Horton presented new evidence from then-Sergeant Joe Hickman, a whistleblower formerly stationed in Guantánamo, that the three dead prisoners were taken to a remote corner of the base in the hours before they died.
There they were tortured, Gitmo officials came up with the suicide cover, and the Bush administration capitalized on the panic by ordering further abuse of prisoners, and by spreading self-serving and poisonous lies about the dead men, adding to their families’ distress, he charged.
Horton says that President Obama’s Justice Department has refused to fully investigate the incident.
According to the U.S. Navy, Gitmo detainees Salah Ahmed Al- Salami, Mani Shaman Al-Utaybi and Yasser Talal Al-Zahrani were found hanged in their cells on Jun. 9, 2006. The U.S. military initially described their deaths as "asymmetrical warfare" against the United States, before finally declaring that the deaths were suicides that the inmates coordinated among themselves.
But a report from Seton Hall University Law School, released last fall, cast doubt on almost every element of the U.S. military’s story. It questioned, for example, how it would have been possible for the three detainees to have stuffed rags down their throats and then, while choking, managed to raise themselves up to a noose and hang themselves.
Army Staff Sergeant Joseph Hickman told Harper’s magazine that he was made aware of the existence of a secret detention center at Guantánamo, nicknamed by some of the guards "Camp No," because "No, it doesn’t exist."
Hickman also said there was a van on site, referred to as the "paddy wagon," which was allowed to come in and out of the main detention area without going through the usual inspection. On the night of the three detainees’ deaths, Hickman says he saw the paddy wagon leave the area where the three were being detained and head off in the direction of Camp No. The paddy wagon, which can carry only one prisoner at a time in a cage in the back, reportedly made the trip three times.
Hickman says he saw the paddy wagon return and go directly to the medical center Shortly after, a senior non-commissioned officer, whose name Hickman didn’t know, ordered him to convey a code word to a petty officer. When he did, the petty officer ran off in a panic.
Both Hickman and Specialist Tony Davila told Harper’s that they had been told, initially, that three men died as a result of having rags stuffed down their throats. And in a truly strange turn of events, the whistleblowers say that — even though by the next morning it had become "common knowledge" that the men had died of suicide by stuffing rags down their own throats — the camp commander, Col. Michael Bumgarner, told the guards that the media would "report something different."
According to independent interviews with soldiers who witnessed the speech, Bumgarner told his audience that "you all know" three prisoners in the Alpha Block at Camp 1 committed suicide during the night by swallowing rags, causing them to choke to death. This was a surprise to no one — even servicemen who had not worked the night before had heard about the rags.
But then Bumgarner told those assembled that the media would report something different. It would report that the three prisoners had committed suicide by hanging themselves in their cells. It was important, he said, that servicemen make no comments or suggestions that in any way undermined the official report.
Two of the dead prisoners were plaintiffs in a civil lawsuit brought by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) on behalf of the deceased and their families, Al-Zahrani v. Rumsfeld. | 2019-04-25T14:39:20Z | https://original.antiwar.com/fisher/2010/06/03/guantanamo-deaths-in-2006-wont-go-away/ |
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Learn how to use pictures as bullets in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows.
PowerPoint provides several bullet styles that you can choose from -- but they do look a little canned since almost every PowerPoint slide these days uses the same bullet styles! You could get rid of bullets altogether and use small sentences/paragraphs instead, or maybe you could explore picture bullets -- to insert any picture as your bullet. Of course, for picture bullets to work, your picture needs to be small, no larger than a medium-sized dot. And it helps if it has transparent areas. If all this talk about the size and transparency of a picture bullet makes you curious, don't worry because we explain it all!
So what does a picture bullet look like? Look at Figure 1, where the first bullet uses PowerPoint's default bullet style. The second and third bullets use picture bullets from PowerPoint's built-in picture bullets collection.
Tip: Do you want to use pictures as bullets in all slides? The instructions on this page are for working with individual slides in Normal view. To apply these changes to all slides, follow the same steps within the Slide Master view.
a. If you want to make changes to just one bullet in the text placeholder (or text box), select that individual line.
b. If you want to make these changes to all the bullets in the text placeholder (or text box), you can select the entire placeholder by clicking on the edge of the placeholder (see Figure 2).
Access the Home tab of the Ribbon and click the arrow beside the Bullets button (highlighted in blue within Figure 3). This brings up the Bullets drop-down gallery, as shown in Figure 3. Within this drop-down gallery, choose the Bullets and Numbering option (highlighted in red within Figure 3).
This will open the Bullets and Numbering dialog box, as shown in Figure 4. Make sure that the Bulleted tab of this dialog box is selected. Click the Picture button, as shown highlighted in red within Figure 4.
This bring up the Insert Pictures dialog box, as shown in Figure 5. Within this dialog box you'll find the online picture service providers listed such as Bing Image Search, and also your OneDrive account. Other than these three services you can add pictures from you Facebook and Flickr accounts - but only after you connect to these accounts from within PowerPoint.
Now, just type in the keyword(s) within the box placed next to the service you want to insert the picture from, and press Enter key. For This tutorial we are searching picture from Bing Image Search service and we choose "apple" as our keyword, as shown highlighted in red within Figure 5, above.
As you can see in Figure 6, the keyword "apple" shows results for that search term. Now select the desired picture bullet, and click the Insert button. as shown highlighted in red within Figure 6.
This will take you back to your slide where individual bullets are changed for the selected text, as shown in Figure 7. You can compare Figures 2 and 7 to see the changes. | 2019-04-25T13:43:52Z | https://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint/learn/textandfonts/2013/picture-bullets.html |
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Cautiousness might seem a strange word for people who are passionate about our educational ministry, but we've learned LPA and the UMS are not for everyone. The admissions process goal is ensure parents understand what LPA offers and how it operates -- and what it doesn't offer and how it won't operate -- and to give as clear a translation as possible for what an education at LPA will be like for their particular family. This includes helping the family to anticipate the blessings and to count the costs. The process steps are shared below, in order.
This process may seem slow and cumbersome in an era where a $40,000 car can be researched and purchased over the internet, but LPA does not sell cars and students vary a lot more than by color, model, and trim level. Our experience suggests that when a family is in a hurry to "make a purchase," we'll soon see them "at the return counter," and this is usually not what's best for the children involved.
Parents may attend alone or with the student.
Schedule a conference with an academic advisor or other staff to fully answer questions.
Request a meeting with parents of families in similar grade levels and situations.
After the meeting, carefully review the printed materials regarding Lake Pointe Academy. We encourage you to discuss every aspect of this exciting opportunity and pray for discernment regarding the level of involvement that best meets your needs. If you decide to proceed with the admissions process, an application form must be completed for each student.
*** Above this point all steps are informational, with only the optional investment of a family's time.
Filing the application requires paying a non-refundable application and testing fee.
The parents complete an application, sharing responses about their background, their understandings of Christian faith and education, and their hopes, desires, and expectations for their children's education. This information is compared to the information LPA has already shared about its program, in an effort to identify a match. Information in the application is extremely helpful to the family conference content, and it usually shortens the time of that meaning. The application includes a section for the family and for each student applying.
The purpose of the testing is to affirm that the student is adequately prepared and equipped for the courses and grade level he or she will be entering at LPA. Sometimes, knowledge or concept gaps are identified that can be tended to in the months before the start of classes.
Often, this testing can be scheduled for the same day as the family conference.
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After the Family Conference, you will receive a letter from Lake Pointe indicating the school’s decision regarding acceptance.
Complete a registration form for each student and a family payment form. Follow the registration checklist when completing your paperwork for registration. Forms, along with the registration fee, will be handled in the order received.
You will receive confirmation of registration and tuition total. Tuition is due before classes begin. You may pay in full at the time of registration, pay in two installments, or pay monthly using FACTS. See Financial Policies for more detailed information.
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As I have been telling everyone for the past week and a half, I am one of the finalists for Best Blog Post in the Petties for my story about Feral Cat Day. What I haven’t announced yet is who will get the $1000 prize money to if I win. There are three reasons for this: 1) I haven’t decided yet; 2) YOU are going to help me decide; and 3) I’m going to do a little something extra, inspired by the four-times-yearly Be the Change for Animals challenge.
I have already begun work on narrowing down the field of rescues to choose from. I asked my Facebook fans for suggestions, reminding them that since my nominated post was about feral cats, I wanted to donate to an organization that did a lot to help ferals. I also got one suggestion emailed to me. The only other criteria was that the group needed to be a 501(c)3 charity, as designated in the rules set down by DogTime Media. I got a lot of great suggestions, and you will be voting on them in the poll on my right hand sidebar. Because I know it might be tough to choose just one, you can pick up to three.
This CT-based group formed because of a dramatic increase in cats needing help. The founders have over a decade of experience in helping feral colonies. FeralCare, Inc. works with communities to Trap, Neuter and Return, holds spay/ neuter clinics and provides educational resources for feral colony management. They are hoping to establish a year-round spay/ neuter clinic.
Although Best Friends itself is a huge organization, its Los Angeles group is small, and locally, it conducts TNR for thousands of cats in two LA communities. With those numbers, they are always finding injured cats needing medical attention and kittens that can be put up for adoption, so they could definitely use the extra funds.
This Los Angeles group advocates on behalf of feral cats and navigates the complicated red tape of the city’s animal control and health departments to help the plight of ferals in this sprawling metropolis. They also work hands-on to Trap, Neuter and Return, and to date are responsible for over 75,000 spays and neuters.
FoFF has been helping with colony management in southern Maine since 1992. They help a number of colonies with TNR, food and medical attention, and they also find barn homes for cats and socialize and adopt out kittens.
Some of you may be familiar with this group via their Justice for Bow Facebook page — they are the ones helping Bow, the friendly Grand Rapids, MI stray who was shot with an arrow and almost died. The group offers TNR services for outdoor cat caregivers and has a limited adoption and foster program for friendly cats and kittens.
These volunteers work to reduce the free-roaming cat population through TNR in the town of Beaufort, and lends humane traps anywhere in Carteret County. They also offer education and advice about free-roaming cats. The human of my blogging friends The Creek Cats works with them!
It’s Meow or Never for Ferals, Inc.
This Florida group advocates for ferals in Tallahassee and Leon counties through education and TNR assistance, and help colony caregivers with food expenses whenever it is appropriate. Their volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful.
Located in central Illinois, this no-kill, no-cage sanctuary has a program to help feral caregivers with food and TNR. It’s a wonderful rescue.
Made up of over 60 volunteers, a part-time vet and seven board members, this Madison, WI organization offers no-cost and low-cost spay and neuter services for ferals, has a shelter and adoption services, helps the public with cat population issues, provides emergency vet care to Dane County cats and does everything it can to promote a no-kill standard in its community.
Like so many other groups, PACT is working towards a no-kill goal and helps ferals through its CORE program. They offer the tools for suburban Chicago folks to TNR ferals, and work with communities and local officials as advocates for the area’s feral cats.
This was a suggestion from my pal Cathy Keisha, and I’ll just tell you what she wrote to me: “Our favorite charity helps feral cats by taking them off the mean streets of Jersey City, getting them fixed and sending them to rehabilitation, aka a cat sanctuary, to get unferal.” The sanctuary is on four acres of land in Jonestown, PA. This group is working very hard to make a dent in the area’s stray and shelter population.
This group of central New Jersey volunteers cares for several colonies in Hunterdon County, and finds homes for homeless adoptable cats and kittens. They do a lot of TNR in their area.
This group works hard to TNR feral cats in the Pittsburgh area. They also do spay, neuter, rescue and fostering.
So please make your three choices and vote for them at your right. Voting closes July 29 (the same day that voting for the Petties closes). If I win the award at the BlogPaws conference on August 26, the two groups that got the most votes will split the $1000 award. But I have a surprise: the group that comes in number 3 will get a donation widget on my sidebar for the whole month of August! So no matter what, one of the groups above will be a winner!
As a “ranchhand” for Forever Home Feline Ranch, I cannot give a higher recommendation than the mission taken on by Brenda Barton, Cheryl Johnston, and the rest of the dedicated board members and volunteers. Considering that Brenda is HIGHLY allergic to cats, she has without hesitation offered her home as the mainstay for the majority of the cats waiting for the Ranch to become a reality. I can think of no other person/persons who would believe in their mission so strongly, and I am proud to help in any way I can make this move forward. I am voting for FHFR every day!!!
Big Baby and Little BooBoo are casting their votes from heaven, as they were both called up so suddenly Saturday before last. They were loved so much and played such a big roll at Brawny Cat. Although they had many friends in many shelters around the country, their favorite shelter was Cheryl Johnston’s Forever Home Feline Ranch.
Thanks Cheryl – for doing what you do.
Hey, that’s pretty neat. Each of the top 3 would be a winner. A kind and generous idea.
Sparkle, All thses groups so deserve the help. We are going to let YOU choose 🙂 I am voting for you every day!!
This is a tough decision since all of these charities do such good work for animals I am going to purruse their website before casting my vote. Sparkle I voted again for the Petties and hope you win.
I think your idea is SUPERB! It IS hard to decide who is worthy of the prize and the fact that you involved us, your readers is to be commended!
I am THRILLED to see Carol’s Ferals on the list. They are in Michigan (as I am) and I have featured them on my blog.
They do some super creative fundraising as well.
We have voted in your poll and voted for you again.
I hope people will consider voting for A Call 4 Paws because it’s a very small 2 person (Mother & son) operation that does a lot to cut down our local feral population and find homes for the ones they can socialize. They don’t have many ways to fund raise so any $$ they can get will be put to good use spaying/neutering both dogs & cats and with the upkeep of their sanctuary.
I voted! Really hope you win, Sparkle.
Good luck to you, Sparkle Cat! For the sake of all those rescues, I hope you win! Small, local groups need help more than anybody. Your choices are wonderful.
One of my votes goes to Animal Advocates that’s for sure! I’m from the area and there are simply not enough TNR programs locally to curb the feral cat population. Individuals are left to either deal with the burden of trapping, getting spayed/neutered, and re-releasing (since many people realize the benefits of non-reproducing feral cats)… they have to pay all the costs and finding people willing to do this are few and far between…some may take the time to rent a trap or somehow capture the cat and turn it into the shelter (where it would be euthanized)…but unfortunately most either poison or otherwise get rid of the feral cats.
Thanks for taking the time to find out small local groups who need the funds to do important work!
I will go and pick now. You are wonderful Sparkle. I have been voting 2x a day for you so I hope you win!
I was happy to vote friend. I was most excited to see one listed form our state. I don’t think it has a wing and a prayer of winning, but it was fun to see it here.
Yep, that’s tough, but I voted! Voting for you for the Petties isn’t tough at all though!
That was tough to pick just three because they are all deserving! We hope you win Sparkle and we’ve certainly been voting for you!
It would be tough to narrow that list down to three. We hope you do win, Sparkle–we’ve been voting for you!
I think it’s wonderful there are so many organizations that help the feral cats! Good luck, hope you win!
This is so great. I am so glad you are a fan of helping the feral kitties. Those all look like great choices but I sure hope Dana’s gets in there. They work so hard and do such a great job. That would be Beaufort Community Cat Project. Thanks a bunch for doing this. Sure hope you win.
Sparkle, all these groups are so deserving! It’s gonna be hard to choose 3!!
We agree with Rumbles that they all sound great. But we really like the look of Forever Home Feline Ranch.
I was like wow, everyone agrees with my choices, then I noticed I was only seeing my votes, mol . . . So good of you to do this!
What a lovely thing you’re doing my dear, any of those charities would be very deserving! | 2019-04-19T09:27:18Z | https://www.sparklecat.com/special/blog-the-change-for-animals-petties |
Bundaberg is getting some extra money from the Queensland state government to back local startups hoping to improve tourism in the region through cryptocurrency.
The town of Bundaberg, Queensland Australia has caught the eye of the state government recently after it received a sizeable grant of AUD$8,300,000 spread across 70 companies local to the area. Most notably, the company TravelbyBit received AUD$100,000 with the goal being to expand their operations. TravelbyBit is a digital Point-of-Sale (PoS) in the region with their payments app in use in over 30 local businesses, meaning local tourists and merchants alike can easily exchange tokens using their cryptocurrency system. They are not hiding this fact - the towns entrance sign dubs it proudly as ‘Australia's first digital currency town’ with a bitcoin logo, and other cryptocurrencies, shown alongside it.
TravelbyBits PoS system is currently in use by over 150 merchants throughout the country, and accepts cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum Litecoin and Dash - there is no doubt that this grant will go a long way to increasing that number of merchants and cryptocurrencies even more. In fact, it was said that they will soon add support for Binance Coin (BNB), the exchanges unique token.
Things are looking quite exciting for this small town, serving around 70,000 residents, thanks to their local government funding many companies should soon start to accept digital currency at many outlets, not to mention an airport for tourists to access. | 2019-04-18T20:26:36Z | http://altpocket.io/article/australian-crypto-town-receives-government-grant-for-tourist-boost |
Flesh-eating zombies invade a biker bar! Is it an isolated incident, or a ghastly foretaste of a nation-wide plague of zombies? Harry Black and his girlfriend Irena have to survive the first zombie onslaught in order to find out while society crashes and burns all around them.
The starship U.N.S. Tsiolkovsky voyages to Rigel 5 on what the crew thinks will be a standard search and rescue mission. But the tables quickly turn when the rescue party becomes trapped and is being picked off one by one by a terrifying alien force unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.
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Dr. Milind Y. Desai, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Desk J1-5, Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195.
Noninvasive cardiac imaging specialists are the detectives of the cardiology world. Using different modalities and techniques, we are able to piece together clues and use circumstantial evidence to deduce the likely culprit. Like all investigators, we are subject to our own intrinsic biases; however, the prejudice of experience may be our most valuable quality. When it comes to assessment of cardiac masses, accurate diagnosis relies on pattern recognition and “guilt by association.” In the criminal world, suspects are often judged by the company they keep, and our typical method of cardiac mass differentiation is no different. However, suspicions must be proven beyond reasonable doubt. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is well positioned to provide more objective evidence to support our clinical suspicions and help close the case.
Just like with criminals, there are grades of danger among cardiac masses. Our first role is to determine if it is something we need to be concerned about and act upon immediately. Can it be observed over time, or can it be ignored and quickly forgotten? The fundamental principle is to determine whether a mass is benign or malignant. Large masses with features of invasion or irregular margins are obviously the most concerning. Other suspicious characteristics include: broad-based attachment, loss of tissue planes, traversing of cardiac chambers, tissue heterogeneity with surrounding enhancement, and extracardiac abnormalities that may represent primary disease or metastatic spread. Typically, these features reflect malignant disease and have a much poorer prognosis. Treatment might be targeted at relief of symptomatic obstruction because resection with curative intent is typically not feasible. If a mass is suspected of being malignant, autopsy studies highlight that secondary malignancy, as opposed to a primary cardiac tumor, is 20 to 40 times more common (1). Location can also help determine the cause of the tumor, whether it is a direct invasion from breast or lung malignancies, venous extension from a renal cell carcinoma, hematological seeding from remote primary malignancies, or aggressive mediastinal tumors. In contrast, primary intracardiac tumors are more likely to be benign (2) and therefore have a better prognosis. In these situations, intervention is reserved for relief of obstruction or if there are associated issues such as embolization or thrombus formation. In the majority of cases, complete resection is possible and remedial.
Intracardiac thrombi are typically diagnosed by the “company they keep.” A left atrial mass in the setting of mitral stenosis or atrial fibrillation is a thrombus until proven otherwise. Left ventricular masses associated with apical aneurysms or other regional wall motion abnormalities are highly suggestive of mural thrombi. In this setting, anticoagulation and watchful waiting may be a reasonable management strategy; however, once the milieu for thrombus development has been proven, lifelong anticoagulation is usually warranted in those without risk of bleeding. Lastly, although vegetations may be difficult to differentiate from thrombi, clinical correlation should provide some clues to etiology.
The principles outlined here can be applied to any modality of cardiac imaging for initial cardiac mass assessment. However, the adoption of CMR into our imaging repertoire has enabled further differentiation of cardiac masses on the basis of multiplanar imaging and tissue characterization. Different CMR sequences exploit specific mass characteristics, which are largely determined by their vascularity, their solid or cystic nature, and associated structures. Noncontrast T1- and T2-weighted turbo spin echo and cine imaging allow assessment of mass size, location, mobility, surrounding structures, and dynamic information regarding obstruction. T2-weighted short-inversion-time inversion-recovery sequences enable assessment of water content to differentiate edematous tissue or cystic structures from other tissue, including fat (3). First-pass perfusion imaging allows assessment of mass vascularity (4), whereas late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) imaging demonstrates the presence of extracellular matrix and is typically absent in the setting of thrombus (5).
CMR is widely used for mass assessment; however, there have been few studies validating this practice. The study by Pazos-López et al. (6) in this issue of iJACC is the biggest to date and provides timely clarification with a unique perspective. They report a retrospective analysis of 116 cases in which they differentiate tumor (n = 42) from thrombus (n = 84), and then benign (n = 17) from malignant (n = 25) tumor, on the basis of CMR tissue characterization with a variety of widely available commercial sequences. On cine imaging, the authors were able to show consistent patterns whereby thrombi were smaller, more homogeneous, and less mobile than tumors (all p < 0.001). Compared with normal myocardium, tumors demonstrated signal hyperintensity/isointensity on T2, first-pass perfusion, and LGE (all p < 0.0001) with short inversion times (TI), whereas thrombi were hypointense with long TI. On further stratification, benign masses were smaller and had less perfusion and LGE (all p < 0.03) than their malignant counterparts. The authors reported that accuracy of differentiation between tumors and thrombi was high at 95%; distinguishing between benign and malignant neoplasms was less accurate at 79%.
T1 mapping is a rapidly expanding CMR technique that has shown utility across a broad range of conditions, particularly in the assessment of myocardial fibrosis. To date, there has been limited use of this novel technique for characterization of intracardiac masses (7). Despite low numbers (n = 30), Pazos-López et al. (6) were able to show a reduction in post-contrast T1 time with tumors compared with thrombi. This finding can be explained by the relative absence of extracellular matrix present in tumor burden compared with soft tissue. However, it seems likely that the T1 value of organized or chronic thrombus might be lower due to increased fibrosis, thereby resulting in less differentiation between the 2 pathologies. Further validation of this promising technique is required. Fat saturation prepulses are useful adjuncts to standard CMR sequences. They suppress the signal of fatty tissue, which can be useful for differentiation of lipomatous septal hypertrophy, lipomas, and liposarcomas from other cystic or solid cardiac tumors (4). This technique was not routinely used by Pazos-López et al. (6); however, its targeted inclusion in a CMR mass protocol may be useful.
The study by Pazos-López et al. (6) is limited by small study numbers. However, their favorable results suggest that tissue characterization with CMR is worthwhile for improved accuracy in defining cardiac masses. Further prospective data may facilitate validation of a diagnostic algorithm to optimize the CMR sequences used for the greatest accuracy and shortest scan time. Once data are collected from a larger cohort, a more detailed analysis of specific tumor features with CMR tissue characterization may be possible. Our current assessment is limited to determining whether masses are benign or malignant; accurate subtyping remains difficult. Although Pazos-López et al. (6) mention pathological diagnosis as a criteria for differentiation between thrombus and tumor, no data are presented to verify if pathological classification was performed. The absence of histological validation of CMR sequences remains a significant limiting issue of this paper and the technique in general. An important factor, which the paper does not address, is that some patients are unable to receive gadolinium-based contrast due to previous allergy or impaired renal function, which may precipitate nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. Noncontrast CMR may still prove useful in these subjects because multiplanar imaging techniques can overcome the limitations of echocardiographic acoustic windows and allow better assessment of structures, including the right ventricle, pulmonic valve, posterior atria walls, venous drainage, and great vessels. Although computed tomography scans can also be used for assessment of cardiac tumors, their limited functional information and radiation dose give CMR a significant advantage.
Like forensic teams examining for clues, we need to recognize the footprints of specific cardiac masses. A general schema for CMR stratification is listed in Table 1. CMR arms the physician detective with additional clues regarding the malignant potential of a mass on the basis of tissue characterization, the intracardiac company that it keeps, and any extracardiac “criminal associates.” Pazos-López et al. (6) have provided a timely assessment of CMR accuracy in differentiation between thrombi and benign tumors or malignant intracardiac masses, but ongoing histological validation of CMR sequences is required before further noninvasive subtyping can be performed with certainty. As with criminals, cardiac masses do not always follow the rules, and deferring diagnosis to biopsy remains necessary in many cases.
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American flutist Mark Rodrieg began his studies with renowned flutist Albert Tipton, with whom he trained throughout his music studies. Mark studied at the Shepherd School of Music – Rice University where he earned a B.A. Mark was then named a Presidential Fellow at Princeton University where he studied composition with Milton Babbitt and where he earned an M.A. Subsequently, Mark received a J.D. from Columbia University and continued advanced music studies at the Paris Schola Cantorum. Former Co-Principal Flutist of the Aspen Festival Orchestra Mark has performed with leading conductors and artists, including Sergiu Comissiona, James DePriest, Leonard Slatkin, Matt Haimovitz, Joseph Kalichstein, Anne-Sophie Mutter.
Serbian cellist Maja Bogdanovic first studied cello in Belgrade with Nada Jovanovic and then at the Paris Conservatory with Michel Strauss where she graduated with a 1st Prize in cello. Maja’s international prizes include the Special Prize at the 2005 Rostopovic Competition and 1st Prize at the 2007 Aldo Parisot Competition. Maja has appeared as a soloist with many orchestras and performed with many leading artists, including the Tokyo Philharmonic, Serbian Radio Orchestra, Munich Chamber Orchestra, Maria Belooussova, Sanja and Lidija Bizjak, Vladimir Mendelssohn, Gil Sharon, Nemanja Radulovic, Grigory Zhislin.
Belgian pianist Julien Gernay began his studies at the Nice National Conservatory and then continued at the Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP) where he graduated with first prizes in piano and chamber music. Julien’s international prizes include the Queen Elisabeth in 2007 and the Vendome Prize. Julien performs regularly on television and radio programs and has performed with leading artists and ensembles, including Hortence Cartier-Bresson, Rolland Pidoux, Nemnja Radulovic, Antoine Tamestit, the Voce, Modigliani and Ebène quartets.Julien has recorded with the Lyrinx and Explora Concept labels. | 2019-04-20T04:47:30Z | https://solo-musica.de/en/rodrieg-ensemble/ |
It will be easier than ever for kids and parents to connect to news, resources, educational tools, and their friends and family networks as the 2017-2018 school year begins.
On August 15, Comcast announced that its Internet Essentials program, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive high-speed Internet adoption program for low-income Americans, has now connected more than four million low-income Americans, in one million households, to high-speed Internet service at home. In New Mexico, Comcast has connected 88,000 low-income New Mexicans, in 22,000 households to the power of the internet in their homes through Internet Essentials.
This year, Comcast is also introducing several enhancements to the Internet Essentials program. Comcast has increased the program’s Internet services speeds from 10/1 Mbps to up to 15/2 Mbps, improving streaming quality in the home and allowing multiple devices to connect to fast Internet simultaneously. In addition, Internet Essentials customers can now enjoy 40 hours of free out-of-home WiFi access per month thanks to the company’s growing network of 18 million Xfinity WiFi hotspots, including nearly 150,000 in New Mexico.
Internet Essentials provides high-speed Internet service to qualifying low-income Americans for $9.95 a month plus tax, as well as the option to purchase an Internet-ready computer for under $150, and multiple options to access free digital literacy training in print, online and in person. Families may qualify if they have at least one child who is eligible for the National School Lunch Program, or if they receive HUD housing assistance.
Low-income households are less likely to subscribe to broadband Internet service at home compared to higher income families, which has a negative impact on the scholastic achievement of children from low-income families. A lack of Internet service at home limits the job prospects for the entire household, and limits access to healthcare, news, information, and entertainment.
Internet Essentials has an integrated, wrap-around design meant to address this digital divide. And with this year’s improvements to the program, Comcast is excited to see more families accessing the resources and information they need. | 2019-04-20T06:36:59Z | https://newmexico.comcast.com/2017/08/15/88000-low-income-new-mexicans-have-crossed-the-digital-divide-through-comcasts-internet-essentials-program/ |
Some of you may look back on 2017 with great fondness, with delight of goals accomplished, dreams achieved, others may be happy to see it now behind you. We are excited to turn the calendar and are eager to see what 2018 will bring. We love the gift of a new year, a clean slate. Whatever regrets came with 2017 can disappear and we get a do-over. 365 squeaky clean days ahead. Our dreams that weren't fulfilled have renewed hope in the new year.
We are delighted to launch our new website, we have new associations in the making, and are already planning our Walk Me Home events in 2018. You will find more information about association meetings and our TFACA events on our new calendar. Check it out.
As always, we love to hear from you. You are the voice of foster families in Tennessee. | 2019-04-24T06:11:39Z | https://www.tfaca.net/new-blog/2018/1/2/happy-new-year |
Introduced in 1974, the Porsche 911 Turbo is the first production sports car that featured a turbocharged engine and boost pressure control. After using turbocharged engines in race cars successfully, Porsche was able to use their experience to produce the 911 Turbo. Ever since then, it is the top model of Porsche. Some models also offer a Turbo S which is the Turbo with a slight power upgrade. In 1995 Porsche introduced the 911 GT2 a race car for the street based on the Turbo. | 2019-04-21T18:05:58Z | https://www.jamesedition.com/cars/porsche/911-turbo?eur_price_cents_from=7500000&eur_price_cents_to=10000000 |
We came across bad time on cancellation of our 40th Green Half Marathon and 10k on 5 November 2017 due to the rejection of road closure by Sha Tau Kok Rural Committee ( STKRC ) from an unresolved traffic problem. We suffered a financial loss up to one hundred thousand dollars from the cancellation of event. Up to the end of November, we completed the payment refunding work for 400 registered participants.
We sincerely thank to our sponsors’ and runners’ understanding and special thank to Olympic Travel Services Co. borrowed the office space for our refunding of payment work.
We will strive our best to coordinate with STKRC and relevant Government Departments to re-organize our 40th Green Half Marathon and 10k at the same course in November 2018.
The HKDRC 42nd Mount Butler ( Heritage ) Race 2018 will be held on 1 April 2018. We are proud to have Swire Coca-Cola HK c/o Aquarius Water to be the drink sponsor of our event.
The HKDRC 42nd Mount Butler ( Heritage ) Race 2018 is an important annual event to running athletes in Hong Kong. The Mount Butler Race stands for its history ( 1976 -2018 ), it owns a unique course mixed with hills, trails, road and steps and the distance is long enough and challenging which no other races can compare. The Mount Butler Race provide 70% uphill and downhill course distance for you to test your capability and to achieve a sense of satisfaction. Completing the Mount Butler Race will make you feel gratitude.
The entry fee for each individual application is HK$230.- and for team of 4 runners is HK$920.- Your entry fee has included Shuttle Bus Fare for transportation to the race venue. The time limit for finish the run is 3hours. Attractive prizes are set for awarding to 9 Individual Divisions Winners and 6 Teams Winners ( Men/Women/Mixed ).
Up to 7 items Green Souvenirs will be given to each participant. These Souvenirs are Sustainable and Reusable ( T-shirts, Towels, Finisher Medals, Environmental Cutlery Sets, Luck Man吉祥公仔，Foldable Water Bottles and Gift Bags ).
Green Work for Green Race - We are moving forward to support waste reduction and recycling at the community level. We will coordinate with Swire Coca-Cola HK team to collect back the plastic water bottles from runner at the race venue. The collected plastic water bottles will be delivered to the Community Green Station ( CGS ) 綠在區at No. 30,Oi Shun Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong for recycle.
Green Work for Green Race – We support the Government project on development of Hiking and have done 40nos HKDRC’s Green Running and Hiking Routes covering all Urban areas of Hong Kong and Macau. All routes descriptions and scenic photos can be viewed at our web site www.hkdrc.org Green Work for Green Race. | 2019-04-26T06:41:37Z | http://www.hkdrc.org/index.php?route=news/news&news_id=183 |
This course explores the ethno-ecological relationship between humans and forests.
Most of the course will be conducted within villages in the extreme northwest corner of Thailand, nestled among mountains that have long since been the domain of Karen ethnic people. Tropical forest ecology, the Karen adaptation to this environment, and the conflicts over forest resource management form the thematic backbone of the course. By living, farming, interacting, and traveling through the forests with villagers, students will learn firsthand how the Karen livelihood is intertwined with their forest world.
Proficiency with the tools of field research, including using a GPS during forest and village surveys, ability to carry out basic socioeconomic surveys in Thai, etc.
Backpacking and hiking will include multiple river crossing and very rough terrain, with 6-9 hour days of travel on foot between villages common. | 2019-04-20T12:57:39Z | https://isdsi.org/semester/sustainable-development-studies/political-ecology-of-forests/ |
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Summary: Spock gets a New Year's lesson where he least expects it.
Summary: When the Enterprise goes back in time, Kirk finds out what ancient Vulcans were really like, and discovers something about himself and Spock he never suspected.
Summary: A whodunit murder mystery onboard the Enterprise.
Summary: Events that happened on the Enterprise during and after "Mirror, Mirror".
Summary: Events that happen after "Amok Time".
In the Mirror Universe, Sarek puts a young Spock to a deadly test.
Summary: Parody/Comedy of the episode, "The Trouble With Tribbles". | 2019-04-19T19:16:38Z | http://ksarchive.com/viewuser.php?uid=67 |
New Vegetarian TV Series To Combat Obesity!
Hollywood, CA. VegTV, America’s first Vegan TV series linked to an Internet-based health movement, premieres Wednesday, April 21st at 11 a.m. Eastern/ 8 a.m. Pacific on the Healthy Living Channel.
Obesity is skyrocketing and may soon surpass smoking as the nation’s top preventable killer. The US Surgeon General is begging Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables. VegTV is specifically designed to help Americans switch to a healthier diet, to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and a host of obesity-related illnesses.
On VegTV, award-winning TV news journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell teams with best-selling cookbook author and nutrition expert Marie Oser to whip up delicious meals that are very low-fat, rich in fiber, and completely cholesterol-free. TV and movie stars, from Alicia Silverstone to James Cromwell, tell viewers why they have already made the switch to the vegetable-based diet.
VegTV uses only fruits, veggies, nuts, grains and legumes, with an emphasis on soy, in the kitchen. Our recipes are totally free of meat, fish, eggs, dairy, and processed sugar. The result is a real alternative for consumers who want to throw fad diets out the window forever and get fit and healthy without sacrificing taste.
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VegTv airs every Wednesday at 11am Eastern/10am Central/9am Mountain and 8am Pacific on Healthy Living Channel available on Echostr’s Dish Network Channel 223 and cable systems around the country. The hosts of this show are also its executive producers and are available for interviews. | 2019-04-22T18:32:06Z | https://vegsource.com/articles2/marie_tv_series_print.htm |
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Born from a dream and built on the historic 7-acre lot of The Willows Restaurant & Motel, three local entrepreneurs broke ground for American Music Theatre in September 1996. The comprehensive project required a city of construction professionals who worked around the clock, seven days a week. In less than seven months, there stood a 55,000 square foot, 1,600-seat theatre with a breathtaking lobby, state-of-the-art sound and lighting for the 56-foot stage, and extra wide aisles with over-sized seats to ensure the most comfortable and intimate entertainment experience in the area. The Theatre soon emerged as one of Lancaster’s most popular destinations, welcoming visitors from all over the country by staging critically acclaimed Original Shows and hosting some of the world’s most popular celebrity performers. Today the stage is set for a different type of groundbreaking as we embark on a monumental 15th season.
Our curtain rose for the first time on April 12, 1997, with the debut of our first Original Show, “From Branson to Broadway.” In addition, AMT played host to five celebrity shows that year. Each year since then, the list of world-renowned celebrities has continued to grow. Tony Bennett, Ringo Starr, Bill Cosby, Willie Nelson, B. B. King, Michael Buble, Melissa Etheridge, The Beach Boys and Ray Charles are just a few of the hundreds of powerhouse celebrity entertainers who have graced our stage over the years.
Throughout this celebratory 15th season, American Music Theatre will continue to offer the highest quality year-round entertainment to our guests, highlighting exceptional talent and superb music in a family-friendly atmosphere designed to appeal to audiences of all ages. As it was when we opened our doors for the first time in 1997, our mission remains the same… to give our guests an entertainment experience they won’t soon forget. | 2019-04-20T08:44:07Z | https://amtshows.com/15-seasons-counting/ |
March 26 (Reuters) - Kikkan Randall, who last year helped the United States win their first Olympic cross-country skiing title, said on Tuesday that she believed she was cancer free after finishing treatment for stage two breast cancer a month ago.
"I am cancer free as far as we know," the now retired Randall said in an interview with NBC News' 3rd Hour of TODAY.
"It was a totally crazy adventure, I mean the absolute opposite of what I expected coming off the gold medal, but it's amazing how quickly my athlete frame of mind took over and I just knew this was going to be my latest challenge."
Randall, 36, and team mate Jessie Diggins stunned the field in South Korea when they overtook more heralded teams in the women's team sprint relay in the final stretch.
"I realised I didn't want to get to the end of my career and look back and think, 'Wow I never said anything that mattered,'" said Diggins, who is a spokesperson for The Emily Program, which helps treat eating disorders.
"I just realised that there are so many other people who are struggling with eating disorders in the U.S. and all around the world. And I just wanted to share, 'Hey this happened to me and I went and got help'," she said. | 2019-04-25T06:02:54Z | https://cn.reuters.com/article/skiing-xcty-randall-idCNL8N21D6U7 |
According to Rotala’s latest trading update for the year ending 30 November 2013, the company’s pre-tax profit was modestly ahead of 2012 and was broadly in line with management expectations. Operating cash flow was strong, whilst net debt increased slightly to £19.9m, this was after spending £3.8m on acquisitions. The ratio of net debt to EBITDA, which stood at just under 3 times at the end of the year, is expected to decrease to about 2.5 times for 2014. Trading for the current year has begun in line with budget.
The operator has taken advantage of stable oil prices and the strength of the Pound Sterling to extend the fixes on the price of fuel to approximately 95% of the company’s anticipated requirements out to April 2015 and 70% of its requirements in the remainder of 2015. The price achieved is a little below that used for current budgets and forecasts and gives management considerable certainty over one of its major costs for the next two years. | 2019-04-19T20:12:30Z | https://www.busandcoachbuyer.com/rotalas-acceptable-performance/ |
It’s that time of the year again when musical groups at Fairmont start performing in the state contests. Fairmont’s orchestras will have a preview concert to their State Orchestra Contest Concert on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. in the FHS auditorium. The concert will include the music being played at their contest.
The actual State Orchestra Contest for Fairmont’s Orchestras will be held the following week on Feb. 24. Times for this event have not been decided yet. For more information, contact Richard Wright in the Music Office or at richard.wright@ketteringschools.org. | 2019-04-22T08:41:43Z | https://www.fairmontflyer.com/fairmont-life/2012/02/03/orchestras-to-give-preview-of-state-contest-concert-on-feb-14/ |
Phibro Animal Health provides PhibroMonensin 100, an ionophore that is used to improve the feed efficiency in feedlot cattle. Each PhibroMonensin 100 is designed with an active ingredient known as the polyether antibiotic taken from Streptomyces cinnamonsis.
PhibroMonensin 100 can be used as a feed additive for cattle and poultry. PhibroMonensin 100 is a commercial product that include ingredients like corn grits, rice hulls and many more along with a 2 per cent mineral oil as an anti-dusting ingredient. PhibroMonensin 100 is harmful when customers come in contact with the skin or if it is swallowed.
Phibro Animal Health provides certain personal protection for customers using PhibroMonensin 100. The protection manual is based on Australian Standards with general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment such as respiratory equipment, protective gloves, industrial clothing, industrial eye protection and occupational protective footwear.
PhibroMonensin 100 is unlikely to react or decompose under normal storage conditions. PhibroMonensin 100 is recommended to be stored in a cool place below 30 degree Celsius. It is also unlikely to undergo polymerisation processes. PhibroMonensin 100 is biodegradable and it will not accumulate in either soil or water. PhibroMonensin is also used to aid in the prevention of coccidiosis in chickens, cattle and goats. | 2019-04-19T01:26:36Z | http://www.fatcow.com.au/c/Phibro-Animal-Health/PhibroMonensin-100-from-Phibro-Animal-Health-improves-feed-efficiency-n806206 |
Luxury Property and Villas in Tenerife : Tierra del Fuego Developments S.L.
Tierra Del Fuego Developments S.L. is Tenerife’s most exclusive property developers, building luxury homes and villas in the most scenic and desirable locations in Tenerife. Established since 1996 Tierra del Fuego have attained a reputation for quality and excellence, building and promoting luxury villas in Costa Adeje in the south of Tenerife.
Having already completed & sold two beautiful developments, including a series of 8 independent villas and the luxurious Sunset Golf Villas Phase I, Tierra del Fuego Developments S.L. have now completed work on their latest development on Adeje Golf, Sunset Golf Villas Phase II.
Sunset Golf Villas Phase II is a beautiful development of 28 linked villas, overlooking the Golf Costa Adeje Course in the south west of Tenerife. Finished to the highest standards and set in the heart of a beautifully landscaped golf course with views across the Atlantic Ocean to the neighbouring island of La Gomera, these villas are some of the most exclusive and sought-after properties in Tenerife.
Read More about the Sunset Golf Villas Development. | 2019-04-21T05:11:27Z | http://www.sunsetgolfvillas.com/ |
Dimensions : H 40 x Ø 40 cm.
Cult object of design, the Cobra lamp was created by Elio Martinelli in 1965. This lamp of office or table with broadcasts light is orientable thanks to his articulated arm. The broadcaster and the structure are in white resin. Mythical, Cobra are exposed in the biggest museums of the entire world. | 2019-04-21T10:20:21Z | https://www.madeindesign.co.uk/prod-cobra-martinelli-luce-ref629.html |
The organization Walt Disney Pictures represents an institution, an association, or corporate body that is associated with resources found in Harris County Public Library, Montgomery County Memorial Library System, Lone Star College (HCPL MCML LSC).
Un chihuahua en Beverly Hills 3 : Beverly Hills chihuahua 3 : viva la fiesta!
Winnie the Pooh, Springtime with Roo. | 2019-04-20T02:19:42Z | http://link.hcpl.net/resource/W2XYb0gZsyQ/ |
From the first moment I tried Mary Kay at a Skin Care party, I loved how great my skin looked and felt. I have found the Mary Kay career to be accommodating to "life's changes". No matter what the circumstance, you can make it work well for you. During time off the clock, I enjoy early morning walks, activities with friends & family and reading in my lounge chair poolside.
To make a positive difference to the lives mine touches each day.
I love planning special outings with family & friends, quiet time on my patio swing with a good book and glass of red wine at hand. Travel to Isla del Sol, St Pete's beach is my home away from home. | 2019-04-20T18:13:44Z | http://www.thewomensmarket.ca/mary-kay/ |
These courses, available for free and paid EEA users, provide a training platform for individuals or organizations seeking professional training in specific areas of engagement outside of the formal Certified Enterprise Engagement and Advanced Enterprise Engagement training program.
The courses use multi-media graphics and videos to tell a story about each topic and to prepare people for a quiz at the end.
To register for electives, use the Guest promo code unless you have been given one by a customer or employer.
Any company can sponsor elective courses on specific topics related to engagement created by the Enterprise Engagement Alliance faculty, and/or create its own proprietary, password protected learning platforms.
For more information, contact: Bruce Bolger, Enterprise Engagement Alliance, 914-591-7600, ext. 230; email Bolger@TheEEA.org . | 2019-04-19T18:50:42Z | https://eea.tmlu.org/electives/ |
Hello, I need a little help.
I've recently acquired liquid soy lecithin with the intention of creating a water holding system in my whipped butters and skin oils.
My challenge is getting the lecithin to fully dissolve, hold the water and not separate. There isn't much information out there on this.I tried dissolving lecithin in oil first but it didn't hold as much as 10% water.
I tried adding lecithin to water phase but I ended up with chunks.
Is there a more suitable technique to prevent separation or do I need to re-eveluate my percentages for a more stable (actual )emulsion(I know lecithin isn't an emulsifyer) . I have beeswax, and polysorbate 80 but I want to avoid using tween 80. Thanks.
Soy lecithin IS an emulsifier, it has an HLBV of about 4. Your oil phase is so high that this can be described as a W/O emulsion. I have no experience making these, but I understand that the lecithin should be added to the oil phase in a W/O emulsion. Someone else can provide help with the % use, I hope.
Still no replies. I haven't found much information on w/o emulsions using soy lecithin. I'll just have to conduct more experiments.
are you heating the batch, and if so, to what temperature?
also, how are you mixing the two phases together?
Add lecithin to oil phase and slowly add water phase to oil with mixing.
Thanks everyone,at first I was adding lecithin to the oil heat phase then when it cooled down I added the room temperature water phase ( avoided heating considering one of the water soluble additive is heat sensitive).
And I wasn't using a blender or mixer. I was using a spatula. I guess a mixer would have enhanced physical emulsion. Just to be sure, Is my water percentage(10%) too high for the binding capacity of 5% lecithin? In a formula with 85% emolients/oils.
You should at last use a mortar. Lanolin should work better.
I know this is an old discussion, but I would love to chat about liquid lecithin and w/o creams. I have no clue why w/o isn't very popular? Also 10% isn't high at all, I use nearly 50% Aloe Gel. I may experiment and use a 10%. After using a blender, did you love the results? I a new to this and I have made a personal cream that I use very often and decided to use an emulsifier and a preservative. My salve, turned into a lotion by adding lecithin and I couldn't be more happy. Well I was actually going for a heavy cream. I am wondering if adding xanthan gum will help the viscosity thicken? Thanks in advance!
@coastallabs i think that gum can help for increasing viscosity. | 2019-04-21T20:57:04Z | http://chemistscorner.com/cosmeticsciencetalk/discussion/4184/soy-lecithin-in-water-in-oil-emulsions |
That afternoon, I was very pleased to see Vishnu, the avatar of an old friend of mine in RL. He had recently entered SL, and had just began to explore the virtual world a bit. As soon as I saw him walking up to the tea house, over the bridge, Storm appeared as well.
Vishnu Duranjaya: actually, that from which avatars came from….
Vishnu was refering to the Indian God Vishnu, the one who incarnates in the world, taking up human form as what has been called traditionally an avatar, the original Sanskrit term that then got picked up to describe how RL people `incarnate’ in virtual worlds . . . We were still standing outside, and hadn’t decided yet whether to sit down on the benches there or go into the tea house.
Storm Nordwind: Inside or outside?
Pema Pera: have you gotten used to SL a bit, Vishnu?
Pema Pera: samsara it is!
Pema Pera: complex . . .
I had told Vishnu about our PaB project before, and was curious to hear his feedback.
Pema Pera: have you gotten a chance to peek at the Play as Being blog?
Pema Pera: now I wonder about Second Nirvana . . .
Storm Nordwind: One might be excluded through greediness!
Pema Pera: what did you think about the blog entries?
Pema Pera: what do you think about the idea of 9-second practice every 15 minutes?
Vishnu Duranjaya: In a Zen retreat that renomenclature seems OK to me…..
Pema Pera: have you tried it a bit?
Pema Pera: if you do it for a few days, say, one hour a day, that is then few x 4 x 9 seconds is two minutes in total . . . .
Vishnu Duranjaya: Pema knows my laziness well enough.
We talked about our RL backgrounds.
Storm Nordwind: What is your background in RL Vishnu?
Vishnu Duranjaya: Mathematics/Cognitive Science and Reality Studies….
Storm Nordwind: Well my background is very wide!
Storm Nordwind: I currently teach engineers how to be other than unsociable geeks!
Pema Pera: so everything goes!
The conversation moved to the notion of play, so central in our activities here.
Storm Nordwind: And perhaps here we have an emanation of Lila!
Pema Pera: you’ve used that too, right, Vishnu?
We returned to our main theme, PaB.
Vishnu Duranjaya: as in integration first?
Storm Nordwind: I find that reality, or what we conventionally call reality, falls right into the hole!
Pema Pera: yes, anything can happen, and it is wonderful when that happens — it is always fresh and surprising!
Neighbor Isen walked in. I was glad to see more of him, lately.
Storm refered to Isen’s new glasses, which made him look very distinguished.
Vishnu Duranjaya: Hi All, I have to go now. I am beginning to get a sense for the holes that you are opening up. Will be back soon for more holiness.
Pema Pera: hadn’t thought about that one yet . . . .
Isen Enzo: His Holey ness..
Pema Pera: I thought you were holed up . . ..
Storm Nordwind: It sounds like my memory. Which is like a…er … what do you call those holey things?
Pema Pera: thanks for dropping by, Vishnu!
At that point I remembered a conversation that Vishnu and I had had years ago, about pointlessness not of mathematics but in mathematics.
Pema Pera: pointless holes, are there things like that for example?
Vishnu Duranjaya: whats the point of disscussing those….
Isen Enzo: A holistic approach?
Pema Pera: it really was a technical term!
Pema Pera: was it category theory?
Pema Pera: ah, a pointless topos?
Pema Pera: you see, Storm and Isen thought I was just kidding!
Pema Pera: just a moment Vishnu!
Pema Pera: Kess, have you done the chocolate?
Isen Enzo: for the New World Dharma..
Pema Pera: so you see, Vishnu, room for play here!
Isen Enzo: Everybody’s doing it!
Isen Enzo: Nice to meet you V.
Isen switched the topic to his work on his monk’s robe.
Storm Nordwind: How’s it going Isen?
Storm Nordwind: Been told to unpick any?
Isen Enzo: “sutra” means thread.
Pema Pera: please sit down Kess and make yourself comfortable!
Isen Enzo: no unpicking yet..
Storm Nordwind: five panels if I remember rightly?
Isen Enzo: the first of three..
Isen Enzo: anyhow- have to use digital camera..
Isen Enzo: and send progress photos..
Isen really got going about his clothes.
Isen Enzo: kind of a “cubit” thing..
Isen Enzo: it takes a lot of attention!!
Isen Enzo: I think its really a form of initation..
Storm Nordwind: And when this kesa is complete, assuming you finish it without having to unpick everything, how long is expected to last? Will you ever have to make another 5 panel one?
Kessidri Swamphen: is that initiation? or initation?
Pema Pera: intonation into zen life?
Isen Enzo: It’s becoming more and more interesting..
Isen Enzo: if you look at the whole (hole) “costume”..
Isen Enzo: which is Korean or japanese..
Isen Enzo: over that you have a black “practice” robe..
Isen went on to explain the history layering of influences.
Kessidri Swamphen: and this would be very individual? unique?
Isen Enzo: fore each school….
Storm Nordwind: Same for male and female?
Isen Enzo: I think they are gender samesame..
Isen Enzo: but isn’t that interesting?
Isen Enzo: long johns here are the first layer..
Isen Enzo: or long janes..
Isen Enzo: I’m becoming a master baster!!
Isen Enzo: It’s a little like getting into a costume and character….
Isen Enzo: or wearing occupational clothing..
Isen Enzo: practice robe for practicing..
We were all enamored with Isen’s robe stories.
Isen Enzo: show the colors..
Isen Enzo: but, saddly, we gotta sew our own in our pracice..
Pema Pera: nice about SL you can go so much further . . . becoming bizarre not only in clothes but in whole avatar appearance . . . .
Isen Enzo: rampant in SL!
Kessidri Swamphen: you have to go?
Isen Enzo: I’ll have to go..
Storm Nordwind: How come Isen, you have so much contiguous time without serving lattes?
Pema Pera: another British expression?
Pema Pera still trying to link rats and leaving . . ..
Isen Enzo: Charles Shultz karma….
Pema Pera: leaving a sinking ship . . ..
Yes, I was slow and I finally saw the other obvious way that Isen’s statement could have been interpreted. Never a dull moment while text chatting.
Pema Pera: so Isen did you have your diversity training, in 9 seconds?
Pema Pera: you’re getting the hang of it!
Isen Enzo: Had to orient someone to our internet cafe..
Pema Pera: you’re running an internet cafe?
Storm Nordwind: He runs everything there!
Isen Enzo: and IMing too!!
Isen Enzo: I used to be Mayor!!
Kessidri was refering to the way she and I met, both as alts, in a virtual way once removed from our usual 2nd life selves.
Storm Nordwind: I know. I saw the stuff on the web!
Pema Pera: where on the web?
At that moment a sixth visitor dropped by, Moon Fargis.
Pema Pera: come join us Moon!
Isen Enzo: What a miserable incarnation THAT was!!!
Pema Pera: world of warcraft is christian?
Isen Enzo: “geez” is christian oath..
Isen Enzo: yo mamas wheel gone flat!
It turned out that Moon was an old friend of Storm and Isen, something I didn’t know.
Pema Pera: Welcome here, Moon, have you been here before?
Isen Enzo: Moon taught us to dance!
Pema Pera: yes, indeed, so Moon and Isen you have met before?
Moon Fargis: from where do you come new?
Isen Enzo: I’m not bald- I shave my head….
I saw in Moon’s profile that German was one of his languages.
Moon Fargis: what did you use for translation?
Pema Pera: what are friends for ?
Storm Nordwind: I’ll let you know when I find one!
Moon then asked me about beings.
Moon Fargis: arent we all here play as beings in sl ?
Moon Fargis: hmm whet do you think does something like a being really exist?
Right then Martie appeared. I had not met her before, but she, too knew at least some of the others.
Moon Fargis: what is the Buddhist cosmology of creation or why it all is as it is (as in the existense of the sense of things being this way)?
Isen Enzo: Hi Martie - there is one cushion left..
While Martie was rezzing, she landed on top of Moon, but quickly moved over to an open cushion.
Storm Nordwind: Please take mine - it’s warm now!
Pema Pera: quite a meditation!
Isen Enzo: The metaphysics has turned your typing to mush!!
Moon Fargis: ok so what did you answered again pema?
I was. Things don’t exist, I think, but only appear to do so. This may be what Moon was getting at, but with all the coming and going we didn’t have a chance to really comparse notes, so to speak.
Isen Enzo: I gotta go now..
Pema Pera: thanks for stepping by!
Isen Enzo: Its been a pleasure..
Storm Nordwind: Thanks for the kesa report!
Pema Pera: good luck stitching it all together!
Martie Georgia: me too. I am not much on how to enlighten each blade of grass questions.
Isen Enzo: I’m getting quite a lot of photos..
Isen left, and we continued.
Pema Pera: what do you give talks about, Moon?
Pema Pera: when and where do you do that?
Pema Pera: do you have an lm?
Pema Pera: or better slurl?
Pema Pera: should they just IM you?
Pema Pera: hahaha, that is nice!
Pema Pera: did you give it to Kess too?
Pema Pera: but the opposite of a great truth is a great truth . . .
Moon Fargis: wel why all at all ?
I kept asking about the logs of some of his conversations, which seemed very interesting.
Pema Pera: where/how do you keep those log notecards?
Pema Pera: are they available?
Pema Pera: and hand it out to individuals?
Pema Pera: or is there a repository?
Pema Pera: how can I find the repository?
Pema Pera: so you have carps in a pond?
Pema Pera is persistent . . . .
Pema Pera wants to know about reality!
It was getting time for me to go.
Pema Pera: thanks, Moon, much appreciated!
Pema Pera: bye Kess, thanks for coming over to this strange place . . ..
Pema Pera: never a dull moment here, I hope!
Pema Pera: good meeting you here Moon!
At that moment I heard the voice of Bunan, but couldn’t see him.
Bunan Bosatsu: I’m just monk-eying around!
Pema Pera: sorry you missed the party, Bunan!
Bunan Bosatsu: I just arrived …. and will most likely have to go in just a few moments… no time these days!
Storm Nordwind: A monk in the rafters!
Pema Pera: wondering where you were, Bunan!
It turned out that Bunan had hid himself in the attic of the tea house.
Storm Nordwind: You sound like Thor talking to Loki!
Bunan Bosatsu: The eaves of the roof!
Pema Pera: yes, got it!
Pema Pera: well, take care and see you both soon again!
Bunan Bosatsu: Be well Pema!
Bunan Bosatsu: I feel as though I haven’t been around in months! | 2019-04-20T02:12:59Z | http://wiki.playasbeing.org/Chat_Logs/2008/04/2008.04.28_13%3A00_-_A_Small_Crowd |
elections.utah.gov/ The official resource for election information in Utah, not comprehensive, but a good place to start.
elections.utah.gov/election-resources/2012-candidate-filings Current Utah Candidates (Link needs to be updated).
le.utah.gov Find useful information about the Utah legislature. Bills, representatives, contact info and more.
disclosures.utah.gov If you want to see where our local candidates are getting their money this is a great resource.
FEC.gov The Federal Elections Committee: Lists all candidates for Federal Offices, and Shares information about campaign Finances.
Votesmart.org Covers a Wide range of Candidates and topics.
politifact.org A good place to see if what they are saying is true.
Factcheck.org A good place to see if what they are saying is true.
Info.gov The governments general portal to all government internet information.
Whitehouse.gov The official page of the White House.
Senate.gov If you want to know more about your current Senators, this is the place. | 2019-04-22T16:37:59Z | http://www.ourlocalleaders.com/p/links.html |
Bonds, not equities, are the best investment options in emerging markets such as Ghana in 2019, as they offer investors cash or near cash options to fall on quickly, Standard Chartered Bank’s Wealth Management Advisory Outlook for 2019 has said.
“We are more optimistic about bonds heading into 2019 than we were at the start of 2018, and expect them to deliver positive returns. Emerging markets bonds are expected to outperform development market bonds,” said Setor Quashigah, Head-Wealth Management at Standard Chartered Bank.
“We have amazing bonds with interest rates that are very attractive, and so if you have idle forex or local currency, it is time to buy a Ghana Eurobond because the projections are that emerging market bonds like Ghana are more attractive and we have sovereign backing of these bonds,” she added at a press briefing on the bank’s 2019 global outlook and its wealth offerings in Accra.
With yields on Ghana’s six Eurobonds, which are dollar-denominated, currently offering 5.87 percent to 9.39 percent, while the local equity market’s year-to-date return is -3.33percent, Ms. Quashigah believes bonds are the way to go in 2019.
“It is perfect at this point to invest in bonds, including US dollar-denominated bonds. Why keep your dollars in a deposit account which earns nothing when you can sit here in Ghana and invest in these bonds? We would rather be heavy on bonds because they are safer and easier to get out,” she said.
Apart from the dollar-denominated bonds, she also touted the benefits of the cedi-denominated ESLA bonds, which were sold at coupon rates of 19 percent for the seven-year paper and 19.5 percent for the 10-year paper but are currently trading on the secondary market at 19.3 percent and 20.6 percent respectively.
“Cedi-denominated bonds like the ESLA bond are very good and viable corporate bonds,” she said while urging investors to trust Standard Chartered Bank’s extensive wealth products to drive value on their investments.
“We continue to focus on establishing our leadership in advisory services and delivering solutions that meet the growing needs of our clients. Digitisation is at the heart of our client proposition, and the end-to-end experience will remain a key priority to enable us drive more tailored engagement from advisory through to service,” she said.
She touted products such as advisory services on the bank’s investment outlook, managed investments, mutual funds, forex, bancassurance, wealth lending/credit solutions and digitisation. | 2019-04-22T16:28:23Z | https://thebftonline.com/2019/business/banking-finance/time-to-lean-toward-bonds-stanchart-urges-investors/ |
DETROIT, MI. (5/5/2016) More than 30 Habitat Detroit volunteers and 20 Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers will join together on May 7th to help a local family build a decent and affordable place they can call home. Saturday’s project is part of Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week, which takes place April 30-May 8. The project also supports “Home for the Holidays,” a nationwide initiative launched by Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity to work alongside 1,000 families to help them build or repair their homes by December.
Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week is a weeklong event created by its Women Build program that invites women to devote at least one day to help families build strength, stability and independence through housing. The week is meant to spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by women. Lowe’s donated $2 million to Habitat’s 2016 National Women Build Week and will provide the support of Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers. The home improvement chain will also conduct how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills.
WHAT: Habitat for Humanity Detroit and Lowe’s Heroes celebrating National Women Build Week by building walls and components for a new Habitat Detroit home.
More than 300 Habitat for Humanity organizations across the country are hosting Women Build projects this year.
Habitat for Humanity Detroit is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit ecumenical Christian housing ministry providing decent, safe and affordable housing to low-income families in Detroit. Since 1986, the Detroit affiliate has rehabilitated and / or built new houses for more than 350 families. Financial support, gift-in-kind donations and volunteer labor allow Habitat for Humanity to continue building affordable homes for those in need. For more information please visit www.habitatdetroit.org or call (313) 521-6691. | 2019-04-22T03:15:20Z | https://habitatdetroit.org/habitat-detroit-and-lowes-volunteers-help-families-build-strength-and-stability-in-celebration-of-habitats-national-women-build-week/ |
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Series: Cronin, Doreen. Chicken Squad ; 03. | 2019-04-21T14:20:40Z | https://find.griver.org/Author/Home?author=Cronin%2C+Doreen%2C |
In addition to the spices, all you need to start making Apple Pie Moonshine at home is a 1750ml bottle of 80 proof alcohol, apple juice concentrate (4 cans for the Apple Pie and 2 cans for the FireBomb), mason jars (or other storage containers), and a wire mesh strainer (or something equivalent). That's it. Once you have these things, follow the directions on the tin and drink responsibly. | 2019-04-18T15:40:57Z | https://www.clawhammersupply.com/collections/all-products/products/apple-pie-moonshine-firebomb-cinnamon-whiskey-combo |
Anglican churches and agencies are at the forefront of relief work, working together to meet the needs of people affected by natural disasters and conflict.
Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) is an overseas relief and development agency of the Anglican Church of Australia.
ABM wants to see people everywhere experience the wholeness of life God offers in Jesus Christ, and supports partners as they participate in God’s mission.
Anglican Overseas Aid is an overseas relief and development agency of the Anglican Church of Australia.
Their work is inspired by the gospel of Christ, with a vision for a peaceful, just and sustainable world for all.
Episcopal Relief & Development is an international relief and development agency responding compassionately to human suffering on behalf of The Episcopal Church.
Working with church partners and other local organisations worldwide, they rebuild after disasters and empower people to create lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease.
An organisation of over four million members working within their own local communities in 83 countries to promote stable marriages, family life and the protection of children through praying, enabling and campaigning.
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is the Canadian Anglican response for emergency relief, refugees, development, and justice.
They provide emergency relief to worldwide humanitarian disasters that severely disrupt people’s lives and negatively impact on their ability to cope.
For over 300 years the London-based charity USPG has been sharing God’s love through action, and seeing lives transformed.
Their programmes have a deep impact because they are run by local Anglican churches that are embedded in the communities they serve around the world. | 2019-04-24T10:18:16Z | https://anglicanalliance.org/about/anglican-agencies/ |
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If you are looking to find a handyman in Fulham or the surrounding areas, then we can help. With over 10 years’ experience, our general handyman team are each skilled in a variety of different areas.
From plumbing to decorating, we understand the best ways to complete the job to suit your needs at an affordable cost. Just give us a call on 0208 244 5070 to pre-book, and we will be able to get whatever job you need doing as soon as possible.
The highly trained professionals at Bits, Bobs & Odd Jobs each specialise in a range of services, from home maintenance and repairs to renovation and refurbishments. Whether a garden handyman or an electrical handyman is needed for the job, we have the very best tools and equipment to carry out the job to a high standard. If you have any queries on any jobs you need doing, just give us a call today.
For those looking to find local handyman services in Fulham, we are the team you need to call. Our team make it our priority to be multi-skilled and punctual in getting any job around the home done as expected. We also make sure to leave your property as clean and tidy as possible so you can continue with your everyday life. Contact us today, and you will not regret it.
If you want to know more about the handyman repair services we complete, take a look at our fantastic Instagram page on some amazing examples of previous work that we have completed.
If you are looking for a handyman ‘near me’ in Fulham, Bits, Bobs & Odd Jobs are here to help. Our team can double up as a carpenter, plumber, electrician or a painter and decorator to help with your needs. Give us a call on 0208 244 5070 or fill out our online form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. | 2019-04-25T06:43:05Z | https://bboj.co.uk/handyman-fulham/ |
Finding high quality multi-fuel stoves in and around the Ilkley area can be difficult!
At the Leeds Stove Centre, we supply high quality Multi-Fuel Stoves to the whole of the Ilkley and Wharfedale area. Below Addingham, the dale broadens and turns to the east. This section is shared between North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire and includes the towns of Ilkley, Otley and Wetherby. The northern side of Lower Wharfedale, opposite Ilkley, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Otley, is in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We stock a large range of multi-fuel stoves in a variety of styles, including both traditional and contemporary designs. With a huge choice of accessories, finishes and manufacturers, we believe that you are certain to find the perfect multi-fuel stove.
Our showroom is located in Stanningley, Leeds, just a stones throw from Ilkley, where you can see a large selection of working and non-working displays to help give you an idea to how your new stove will compliment your home.
At the Leeds Stove Centre, we supply high quality multi-fuel stoves at exceptional prices. We pride ourselves on the quality of our suppliers, using both leading manufacturers (such as Yeoman and Stovax) and lesser known marques. With an excellent array of styles and finishes to choose from, searching should come to an end!
Additionally, we also carry out full installations of multi-fuel stoves in the Ilkley area. We have an in-house team of highly experienced engineers that are able to install both your beautiful new stove and any flue system to the highest of standards. Our experienced installers are HETAS registered to ensure compliance with all current regulations.
Please contact us on 0113 255 5622 to arrange for a FREE installation survey or for more details on any of our products. | 2019-04-26T09:42:51Z | https://www.leedsstovecentre.co.uk/multi-fuel-stoves-ilkley/ |
5] Renewing American values by building healthy families, safe neighborhoods, and great schools.
Now one would have a hard time to see much of the constitution in this platform, and much less in government and more in individualism, which is what the Constitution was built upon.
1] Above all, the protection of the 2nd and 1st Amendments of gun ownership and freedom of speech.
7] American values not limited to respect for human life, personal responsibility, and love of country.
Any layman could easily see a drastic difference in the two ideas, and see that one is generic, while another is explicit and less invasive. Anyone who wishes to live their life as they wish, and to pursue happiness in a fashion that they wish would never choose the Republican platform over the ideals of a true Constitutional Conservative.
What truly is the American Dream? Is it one of becoming rich, being left alone from regulations, the ability to pursue a life of danger, or is it what the Federal government mandates is the American dream? Do we want a President trying to micromanage 360 million Americans? They, the Republicans want to restore the constitution, while Constitutionalist only wants the governments to follow the letter of the Federal and State Constitutions. Conservatives no longer want, at the whim of some lobby, or special agenda group for a change in the law. Remember for every law to stop one thing, there is a loss of our Freedoms. Our freedom to live, work, play, and build a family is now hindered by regulations, laws, and specialty hoops to jump through.
I could find nothing in the Constitution that discussed natural resources, so again this is truly a widening of a too large of a federal government attempting to amass more power through a pyramid of laws, mandates, and fines to control one’s life. We, the Constitutional Conservatives want the smallest of Federal governments where there is no EPA, no department Of education, and other cabinet positions that have a 4 or 8-year mandate to grow the Federal government while stealing it from States. Our daily lives should be our choice, and our daily life laws should be negotiated, and voted for on a local level and not on a national level where the morals and ethics of New York City and Los Angeles are pushed upon the folks in Kentucky, Tennessee, or South Carolina.
Republicans over and over have shown their spineless attempt to keep a strong Military which is the core of the Federal Government’s mandates. IF the Federal Government cannot uphold this mandate, and keep the most advanced, most agile, most powerful military, then how can anyone trust the government to control anything within reason? There is also a need to keep our military strong in taking care of our Veterans in a way that is reminiscent of the gift each Veteran gave to America when they served. If they were willing to put their life on the line, then we should make it a top priority that every Veteran needs to be taken care of by the best medical care possible. These military heroes need to be compensated more than these lifelong politicians in the Senate and Congress. They are heroes, not the politicians.
Nor is America to give up its sovereignty to any other body, not another country, nor any world court or organization, and while we read this, we see a Republican party squirming relentlessly in a corner while we are inviting the UN into America, allowing the UN to mandate what America does, and give up our ability to secure our existence by attacking our enemies anywhere in the world at any time.
And finally while we want to cherish every American citizen, we need to preserve the American values of a Judeo-Christian heritage to respect all life, the adherence to personal responsibility, and a True love of country. Today we see the GOP blubbering when it comes to stopping the burning of our flag, not pledging allegiance to America in Church, schools, events, and any Government event. We see the eroding of the lives of millions to abortion which is not respecting human life, and in 90% of the cases people who decide on abortion also do not have the fortitude to have personal responsibility. We pay people to be lazy, we increase our debt by bargaining peace with criminals around the world, and we have become a weak country full of blubbering Republicans bowing into the pressure of a Liberal party that only wants a one World Government. Today, many Americans cannot see sunlight between a Republican and a Democrat except for the R or D by their names. Time has come for true Constitutional Conservatives to come out of the woodwork and be Constitutional Conservatives, and support people like Ted Cruz, and other strong Constitutionalists. Time to stop supporting blubbering weak RINOS, and a Republican platform that equals the non-existence of following the constitution equal to that of Democrats.
It’s time for a constitutional Conservative party with a group of leaders with a true servant attitude, and who believe that America was built on a Constitution that was written 240 years ago, and its words as written are as pertinent to today as they were then. | 2019-04-20T17:53:41Z | https://ipatriot.com/republicans-arent-conservatives/ |
* Egyptian President Calls for "Religious Revolution" in Islam Wants to displace violent jihad.
* Potentially dangerous asteroid to fly by Earth on January 26 A potentially hazardous asteroid, at least 20 times the size of the Chelyabinsk meteorite, will approach the Earth on January 26. The rock is expected to fly by at a distance of 1.2 million kilometers.
* The Arab oil era is over Op-ed: As the Gulf states are left with no money to spend and are experiencing internal shocks, the era of destructive Arab power is coming to an end; the Israeli mind and innovation era, on the other hand, is just beginning.
* Saudi Islamic leader tours Temple Mount on visit coordinated with Israel Iyad Madani, head of the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation, urges others to follow him and come to Al-Aqsa Mosque .
* "Most Palestinians believe Israel wants to destroy Al-Aqsa" Fearful of Israel and distrustful of their own leadership, 43% of Gazans and 23% of West Bankers seek emigration, poll finds; 77% back rocket attacks on Israel; Hamas popularity soaring .
* Top Hezbollah official: Shi'ites and Sunnis will unite to fight Israel in next battle Lebanese newspaper quotes Hezbollah's Executive Council chief as saying that group is preparing for the next confrontation with Israel, which will feature "thousands of our Sunni brothers." .
* Al-Qaida threatens to use "undetectable" bombs against U.S. Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula is warning Americans that they’ve been working long and hard on a new tool to attack the U.S..
* Hamas 'Totally Opposed' to PA Statehood Bid Hamas spokesperson blasts Abbas for plans to refile draft resolution to UN Security Council as 'political foolishness.' .
* ADL Urges Venezuela To Ensure Jewish Community's Safety Following reports of anti-Semitic graffiti found on a synagogue in Caracas, the ADL condemns the 'troubling' attack.
* Israel: EU support for Palestine is 'biggest challenge' Israeli FM Avigdor Lieberman has described EU support for Palestine as Israel's top diplomatic challenge after a UN vote on withdrawal from the occupied territory. | 2019-04-20T16:45:38Z | http://topten.prophecytoday.com/2015_01_05_archive.html |
Looking for a great dance teacher to substitute teach dance classes while the teacher is on maternity leave starting in late December through mid-February .
Looking for 6-8 weeks of teaching.
Teacher must be warm and personable, with an open mind and an engaged, happy disposition. | 2019-04-23T12:30:01Z | https://dancemetrodc.org/2017/10/23/job-posting-substitute-dance-teacher/ |
Like any model, this is somewhat simplified. Each of these main activities covers a lot of ground! But it’s pretty good for doing some high-level thinking – about where we should be spending our time, and about the tools we use to be more effective.
Because we are product managers and technologists, we love to focus on #2 – creating the solution. But #3 – going to market – is more important than the product. And #1 – finding and validating market problems – is by far the most important. If you’re in doubt about this, consider Kickstarter. Many successful Kickstarter campaigns only have #1 and #3 – they’re raising money for #2, right? If a Kickstarter campaign doesn’t do a good job of #1, then they don’t make any money. And a Kickstarter campaign is by definition a go-to-market effort.
Or consider the long list of failed products in the world. There are multiple reasons for failure, but the most common is “it’s a solution in search of a problem.” The product – no matter its quality or polish – doesn’t solve a market problem, so no one buys it.
I’ve talked a lot in other posts and podcasts about how we don’t have good tools for either #1 or #3. I’m tempted to go on about that here as well. But my real point in this post was to introduce this framework for thinking about product management, and to set the stage for helping us do all these activities better. As I wrote a few weeks ago, if we become more effective at doing product management, everyone benefits. We have a lot of leverage on revenues, profits, and happiness.
So we’ll drill down into “finding and validating market problems” and “taking solutions to market” in the next few weeks. How can we be more effective at these activities, and as a result become more effective product managers?
Let me know if you have specific questions, or thoughts – or disagreements – about this basic framework. | 2019-04-19T16:51:13Z | https://nilsdavis.net/blog/2015/07/22/you-might-be-surprised-which-product-management-activity-is-most-important/ |
The root canals are cleaned and shaped to remove the tooth nerves.
Filling material (Gutta-perchas) are inserted to fill the root.
Numerous studies have shown that smokers have more gum disease. Smokers have increased levels of tartar in the mouth, and experience more tissue irritation, which makes their gums more susceptible to disease. Smokers have more bone loss and heal less quickly than non-smokers.
When our immune system is stressed it is difficult to fight off the bacteria that cause gum infections.
Avoiding the dentist is a lifestyle choice that puts you at risk of contracting diseases of the mouth, teeth and gums.
Your hygienist or dentist works to prevent infection in your mouth from entering the bloodstream and reaching vital organs.
Gum inflammation products and bacteria in gum disease can cause heart disease, and in some cases, double the risk of a fatal heart attack. In addition, bacteria from your mouth may combine with blood-clotting cells called platelets, forming heart-stopping blood clots.
New studies show that 70% of the fatty deposits of stroke sufferers contain bacteria, of which 40% comes from the mouth.
This group of people are more likely to have gum disease than most people and gum disease makes it more difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar.
Pregnant women who have periodontal disease may be as much as seven times more likely to have a baby born early. Some research suggests that gum disease may increase the level of hormones that induce labour.
Composite fillings are more difficult to place than silver fillings so may take your dentist 15-20 minutes longer to complete. Cosmetically they are superior to other fillings and are long lasting as well.
The main advantage of composite fillings is their aesthetic appeal. White fillings have always been considered less long lasting than silver amalgam fillings but there are now new materials available with properties comparable to silver amalgam, and these are proving to be very successful.
The life expectancy of your composite filling can depend on the depth of cavity and its position in the mouth. Your dentist is best positioned to advise you. | 2019-04-25T10:03:38Z | https://www.kingswaydentalchester.co.uk/general-dentistry |
Hannah Wrixon is someone who has gotten through the tough side of financing a business and knows how to overcome any cashflow issues.
Wrixon is the founder of Get The Shifts, a Co. Clare based start-up that supports staffing in the hospitality industry and connects businesses and brands with temporary staff in their area 24/7, and has created almost 500 casual roles for mixologists, waiters, baristas, chefs and more.
Founded in 2016, she had no idea that one day Get The Shifts would win Best Startup at the National Enterprise Awards and Best New Business at Business All Stars.
So how did Get The Shifts come about?
Need a mixologist is a hurry? Look no further Contact us at hello@gettheshifts.com if you need amazing staff this weekend!
‘Get The Shifts is an innovative and exciting staffing solution for the hospitality industry. We provide experienced, trained, temporary hospitality staff to bars, restaurants, cafes, festivals, when and where our clients need them,’ Wrixon tells EVOKE.ie.
‘Forecasting has been key and knowing exactly what the burn rate is so you can put a contingency plan in place, should you not get the business you are expecting – which does happen! I’ve been working really closely with the bank, nurturing those important relationships,’ she says.
Wrixon, who says her kids and her husband are her greatest achievements, lives by a motto too from day to day.
Furthermore, Wrixton, who also owns a cockapoo puppy called Peggy, says having a strong role-model is a great way to keep yourself motivated. | 2019-04-19T12:50:40Z | https://evoke.ie/2018/09/07/inspire-women-in-business/get-the-shifts-hannah-wrixon-interview |
Our elegant Lauren Crown Ring was inspired by former Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson and worn by queens around the world! This crown ring is truly a work of art. It has five points intertwined with Genuine Austrian crystal stones set in Sterling Silver plate. A perfect gift as a pageant crown ring, princess crown ring or queen's crown ring. CLOSEOUT SPECIAL VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES SIZES 5 &6.
Dimensions 1" by 1 1/2" | 2019-04-19T01:25:40Z | http://www.hollyhardwick.com/lauren-crown-ring.html |
What do you get when you have one of the biggest bands in South Africa performing on a rooftop? Awesomeness, of course!
Prime Circle have, for many years, dominated the charts by releasing a number of successful albums, and now they are back with their latest offering, 'If You Don't You Never Will'.
The band joined Martin Bester and Tumi Morake for a rocking rooftop performance and performed one of their all-time biggest hits, along with a few of their newest tracks off their new album.
We captured all the magic, smooth vocals and the incredible sunrise setting from the rooftop where it all took place. | 2019-04-19T02:49:06Z | https://www.jacarandafm.com/moremusicyoulove/prime-circle-bring-fire-fridaylive-martin-and-tumi/ |
No matter of your age, theme parks will never grow old. There are several theme parks across the world, so there's no excuse not to visit one at least once! The UK is lucky enough to have many famous theme parks, so whether you're a thrill seeker, have a need for speed, or are an adrenaline junkie, this list will be right up your street.
This resort, Water Park, and hotel complex is located in Staffordshire and has been open for over 30 years. It's most famous attractions include Nemesis, Oblivion, TH13TEEN, and most recently opened, The Smiler. Alton Towers attracts millions of visitors every year, and holds several seasonal events throughout the year. Other attractions at Alton Towers include the 'splashtastic' Water Park, CBeebies Land for the kids, and the collection of gardens.
Covering 280 acres of land, Drayton Manor is another resort in Staffordshire with attractions including a hotel complex and zoo. Rides at the park include Shockwave, Apocalypse, and G-Force. The amusement park, which began in the late 1940's, has grown throughout the last 60 years, and has become one of the most popular parks in the UK.
Home to the tallest rollercoaster in the UK, it's no wonder that this amusement park is in the top 20 most visited parks in England. This resort is situated along the South Shore area of Blackpool along the Fylde Coast, and includes a hotel, miniature golf course and children's park. Other rides include Avalanche, the Big Dipper, and Revolution.
Formerly Oakwood Leisure Park, Oakwood Theme Park is located in Pembrokeshire, Wales and attracts almost half a million visitors per year. After opening in the late 1980s as a small amusement park, Oakwood grew and acquired a reputation for innovation. Rides at Oakwood Theme Park include Speed, Megafobia, Tree Tops, Drenched, and Vertigo.
This popular theme park lies in Surrey and was built in 1979 originally as a water-based theme park. The park has grown and developed over the years into what it is today, with millions of people attending the park per year. Thorpe Park is one of the top 20 theme parks in Europe. Rides include the Log Flume, Drop Tower, Sky Swat, and River Rafting.
This amusement park in Cornwall was founded in 1976 and is home to 19 rides, including 2 rollercoasters and a water ride. Aside from the bigger rides, Flambards has an area dedicated to families and young children, as well as several experiences for visitors to enjoy. The most famous of the Flambards rides are Space Shuttle- a self-controlled astronaut experience, and Thunderbolt- a thrilling twisting wheel.
This family theme park is located in Hampshire and has 60 rides and attractions. The park is on the original Paulton estate and was built in 1979 as a fun park. Rides at Paultons Theme Park include the Cobra- a bobsled coaster over 50 ft tall, Magma- a volcano themed rollercoaster, and Wave Runner- a triple drop water slide.
We couldn't miss this one off the list. The Legoland Windsor Resort is a child-oriented theme park set around the 'Lego' toys. The park was opened in 1976 and is the second largest Legoland in the world. Attractions consist of Lego-themed rides, models, children's activities, and building workshops. Legoland attracts millions of visitors per year, and includes various different park areas, such as Pirate's Landing, Knight Kingdom, and Adventure Land.
Operated as a theme park, zoo, and resort in North Yorkshire; Flamingo Land was established in 1959. Major attractions at Flamingo Land include Hero- a suspended flying coaster, Pterodactyl - a dinosaur themed vertical swing, and Kumali- a suspended looping rollercoaster.
Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, this safari and theme park was opened in spring 1973. The park is home to over 165 species of animals, as well as over 20 amusement rides. The theme park at West Midlands Safari Park consists of thrill rides, family rides, and rides for young children. | 2019-04-19T03:45:03Z | https://www.greatlittlebreaks.com/company/blog/attractions/top-ten-uk-theme-parks.html |
Canberra Chordsmen | Sing With Us!
When: Weekly from Tuesday 30 April 2019 to 28 May 2019. Please arrive by 6:45pm for a 7pm start.
Where: Taylor Primary School, Marconi Crescent, Kambah.
Fee: $40 cash. Payable on the second night.
The final session will include an opportunity to apply your new skills in a public performance for friends and family.
You don't need to be able to read sheet music but you do need to be able to hold a tune; we'll do the rest!
The first night is free, followed by a single cost of $40 for the remaining four nights, payable on the second night.
Please arrive by 6:45pm for a 7pm start on the first night and try to remember to bring a water bottle as singing is thirsty work!
If you'd like to continue singing with us after that (and who wouldn't!), you will need to pass a singing audition using the songs you learn during the programme. You'll record yourself singing in the chorus which will be assessed by our music team for quality and accuracy. You'll be given valuable feedback on strengths and weaknesses and if you work hard we'd love to have you as a member!
As a member, you'll have access to our current repertoire and learning materials and be expected to regularly practice in your own time and attend rehearsals. You'll enjoy expert tuition from our musical directors that will improve your vocal abilities as an individual and also as part of our chorus.
We rehearse on Tuesdays every week of the year except for a few weeks over the end of the year. | 2019-04-21T03:11:35Z | http://www.canberrachordsmen.org.au/singwithus |
There sat the beautiful sparkly shoes I was going to wear all evening in the pile of treasures I had brought to set up for our ballroom dinner. I looked down at my feet mortified! I hadn’t realized I had forgotten to change my shoes just before the dinner. We had rented an elegant ballroom with enormous hanging chandeliers. The room was decorated beautifully, and the music was playing as guests arrived.
That morning I had slipped on my worn out, pink, lace flats I would usually wear with my jeans and a top. They were comfortable and could be worn for eight hours while I decorated the ballroom with my helpers. I had a pretty dress to wear the sparkly shoes with, but they were too uncomfortable to wear for long, so I was going to put them on when guests started arriving. It was the night of my book release dinner, and I was debuting as a first-time author. Two-hundred-fifty friends, family, and people I had never met were attending the event.
They started arriving earlier than expected and I was caught up in the joy of seeing friends I hadn’t visited in a long time. People were congratulating me with hugs and sweet words of encouragement. A special friend, Ronalee, had traveled by plane to come to the event and Vance’s Aunt Alice and Uncle Phillip had arrived at the last minute from seven hours away. My heart was overwhelmed with the love, and support people had given to Vance and me.
Alice and Phillip had been integral on our autism journey from the beginning. We would pack all our kids in our van twice a year and take them to see Aunt Alice and Uncle Phillip and their four children, for a five-day getaway. Hosting our family was an enormous task since we would bring a child with severe autism along, that woke up many times screaming throughout the night. We also had four children younger than Kyle.
The advice and encouragement Alice and Phillip gave, always left us refreshed and ready to take on the mysterious, autism giant again when we went home. It meant a lot to Vance and me that they had come to share in the joy of a couple surviving autism for twenty-seven years and living to write about it, plus celebrating the healing of our marriage.
I spent the whole year I was sick writing my novel, Beauty from Ashes. I would get up every morning and start writing at 4 am. Then I would spend the day entirely ill and be begging God for answers to this sickness that stumped doctors.
Eythan on my left, Kyle on my right. Devyn Aryanna and Charity in front.
Eventually, God did answer my prayers. What we hadn’t known was our house was full of mold, due to Kyle flooding his toilet many times after he stuffed it with items he had stolen from the kitchen and living room. The flooding would go down all three levels of our house, and this had been going on for about five years. I was experiencing mold illness, and we didn’t know it at the time. When the lab results came back, we were surprised to find out we had two potentially deadly molds in our home.
I won’t bore you with all the details, but I can tell you, I am now fifteen pounds heavier and had a drastic turnaround in my health.
Do you ever wonder why you’re going through a storm you worry may kill you? You’re begging God to take you out of the tornado and life is entirely out of control? You’re wondering; God where are you and have you fallen asleep or forgotten me?
I was reminded last week of how hopeless I use to feel and how my life has changed so drastically this past year. When the kids were small, Vance worked away from home five days a week, and we only saw him on the weekends. I was in an incredible life with a child who had autism and was waking ten times every night for many years. I prayed daily for God to just throw me an ounce of hope and a rope I could grab onto before I drowned.
I began to have these dreams regularly about a tornado that was coming towards our home. I would be screaming at Vance to help me save the kids, but he always ignored me in my dreams. I would wake up just before the tornado wiped out everything I loved. I would be so mad at Vance, and it was only a dream, but at the time this was similar to what was happening in our real life. Autism was slowly killing me mentally and emotionally, and my husband wasn’t supporting me, he had turned a blind eye and deaf ear towards my pleas for help.
Last week, I dreamed Vance and me were on a plane and all of a sudden it nosedived, and we knew we were going to die. We were sitting across from each other, and I looked at Vance with terror in my eyes. He took off his belt, came and squatted down beside my seat and took my hand in his. He said to me in the calmest sweetest voice, It’s alright Cindy, I’m here with you, it’s going to be okay. Then a peace washed over me and an overwhelming love for my husband.
In my dream I was also struck by the way Vance had risked his life for me, he had given up his seat belt and the little bit of safety he did have, to come comfort his wife. I used to not trust my husband to take care of our family’s emotional needs. Now, I know there is truth in the new dream because God caused Vance to have a one-eighty and transformed him from selfish husband and neglecting father: to doting husband and devoted father.
I went from servant Cinderella, doing all the chores and work, exhausted, neglected and unappreciated: to Princess Cinderella, living in the castle with Prince Charming whom I adore. This is one of the reasons my story was named, Beauty from Ashes.
Vance still has his days where he is not the perfect husband and believe me I am far from the ideal wife, but we are blooming and growing in our new romance.
Vance and me at our son Eythan’s wedding.
Years ago, I looked up the meaning of my name expecting something unusual like a goddess of light or bright shining star. I scrolled through all the ‘C’s’ till I came to Cindy. There sat the meaning of my name staring back at me: ashes. My bubble burst, and I slammed the book shut, my hope deflated. I hated the definition, it meant I was nothing.
I have since learned God can take nothing and turned it into something. He transformed a bitter, dead, exhausted wife and mother into a woman filled with life and hope.
Is your marriage in complete shambles and you have lost all hope of it ever becoming something beautiful again? I am here as living proof that no marriage is beyond God’s power to be able to restore it. He is the most excellent marriage counselor known to man. His book is full of advice and wisdom, which has never expired and still applies to married couples thousands of years later.
Cindy, never forget where you came from and what I did for you.
Now, I come to you like Cinderella, with the dirty shoes, bringing you a message of hope and encouragement to bring your marriage before God every day and pray for the renewing of your lost love.
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Beautiful story, thank you for sharing so much of your heart. I’ve been working on running into those times where it feels like everything is on fire, instead of trying to hide from it or run away, I always grow so much from those hard times.
That’s incredible that you are facing tough times, head on. I was a coward for a long time but have now gained a lot of wisdom from my trials!
What a beautiful post. I got halfway through and thought this can’t get worse, please let there be a happy ending, thankfully there was. By the way I love the picture of you and your husband at your son Eythan’s wedding, such a beautiful and natural picture that speaks volumes. I can’t wait to read more of your posts. | 2019-04-24T05:49:30Z | https://cindyseaton.com/2017/11/10/cinderella-and-the-dirty-slippers/ |
BlogTour NOLA - What's this one all about?
BlogTour NOLA – What’s this one all about?
With back to back BlogTours, for those of you who’ve spent the last month on the moon – we’re just back from BlogTour NYC, you’d think we would run into the problem of repeating ourselves. And really, who can produce two distinctly different BlogTours so close to each other and make sure that audiences all over the world, at last count over 1 MILLION people worldwide, will find our tours interesting, inspiring and informative?
To tell the truth, we were a tiny bit worried about that too. Until we began to dig into the culture of New Orleans. Not just skimming the surface but really digging deep, talking to locals and getting their thoughts on the Crescent City. Maybe it’s true for all cities but we noticed it more here than with any of our other city research. You ask ten New Orleans natives their three “must sees” and you end up with 30 answers.
In the end, the challenge was not finding things for BlogTour to share with its audience but to select from a treasure trove of history, architecture, style, design and cuisine and to come up with a four day schedule in a city where even juxtapositions have juxtapositions.
BlogTour NOLA will, as do all our tours, share design inspiration and trends but it will also go deeper as we learn about the continued effort to rebuild many parts of the city and hear stories of how people have coped with the emotional and physical devastation in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The mere fact that this is still a topic today, eight years later, made it clear that BlogTour needed to share the latest with its readers.
We hope you’ll follow the tour on Twitter at #BlogTourNOLA and BlogTour-at-a-glance on Modenus.
A warm welcome awaits the group at Renaissance Arts Hotel in NOLA”s warehouse district. Surrounded by art galleries and some of the city’s finest restaurants, this part of town is quickly becoming a hot spot for lovers of art and food alike.
A quick stroll through the French Quarter will bring BlogTour to it’s first of many culinary experiences.
A full day is planned with an old fashioned street car ride along St. Charles Avenue, a stroll through the midst of the Garden District and some serious shopping on Magazine Street. Thank you to Angel Robinson of Write Robinson for taking the time to explain the many different ways of seeing the city – the streetcar was an absolute must.
Before we get started however, we need nourishment to face the big day ahead and what better place to start the day than at Chef John Besh’s Luke . A scrumptious champagne brunch will be served courtesy of KBIS and if you can say “fried soft shell crab, poached eggs, and jalapeño cheese grits” without salivating you may not be human.
Next stop on our busy itinerary is the venerable Magazine Street. The street houses many of the city’s most formidable design shops and with a length of over 7 miles, was one of those challenges where we had to pick one area, despite feeling like kids in a candy store.
We will be meeting Shaun Smith of Shaun Smith Home who has graciously offered to be our design guide for the afternoon and share his favorite shops and studios on Magazine Street. Thank you very much Courtney Price for making the introduction!
BlogTour will have part of the late afternoon to explore the nearby Garden District, please see what Courtney Price writes about this stunning part of town that she used to call home, or take some time to relax before we’re off to meet Miles Redd, yes THE Miles Redd, the master of glamorous interior design, at the Ogden Museum. Miles is in town for a signing of his latest book, The Big Book of Chic.
Our evening will be spent with one of our most engaging sponsors, Mr. Steam. Luxurious and innovative steam shower solutions notwithstanding, Mr Steam have mastered the way of conveying their company mission without really having to mention their product at all. It’s about feeling good and taking time for yourself. Past BlogTours have seen Mr. Steam sponsored events at a spa in Germany, brunch in London and a fabulous boat tour in New York and this time we’re being treated to a wonderful dinner at SoBou which is South of Bourbon Street.
We begin our day early, with beignets & coffee at Bevolo, iconic lighting manufacturers who, to this day, are located in the heart of New Orleans on Royal Street. A factory tour hosted by Chris Bevolo himself will explain the process, designs and the rich history of Bevolo lighting.
And then it’s time to switch gears. We could spend several more days marveling at French Quarter architecture, the colors, tastes and sounds of the Vieux Carré but our time is limited and there’s so much more to New Orleans. The people and the projects that are putting NOLA back together again.
Gloria and Joe own a home in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans that backs up to the London Avenue Canal where one of the major levee breaches occurred during Hurricane Katrina. Their home was totally destroyed and they lost everything. Joe is a builder and was in the process of rebuilding their home when all of his tools and floors were stolen out of the house. The economy tanked, work became slow and they fell on even harder times. They are currently living in two rooms at the home of their daughter, Crystal, in New Orleans. Crystal’s house, which was also severely damaged in the storm, left them living in a house with exposed studs and no kitchen. The Storehouse of World Vision has recently begun helping them finish their daughter’s house. Joe and Gloria would like to finish their own home on the canal one day, so they can move out and give Crystal back her home. Gloria and Joe are thrilled to have been chosen to receive World Vision’s help and look forward to seeing their daughter’s finished home—and one day, their own home.
Our Silestone USA sponsored bus tour will bring us to Gentilly in the north of New Orleans. Gentilly was one of the hardest hit areas during hurricane Katrina and many families lost everything they owned. Three families are now able to move into their newly remodeled or rebuilt homes through the help of The Storehouse of Worldvision which supplies building materials to over 2 million people in need, annually. The Storehouse project is supported by many great corporate sponsors and manufacturers of building materials and home products, including BlogTour sponsors the NKBA and KBIS.
We are proud to be amongst the first to tour the completed homes and share more about this important project.
After The Storehouse Project we’re headed to a quick lunch at Mondo in Lakeview. Chef Susan Spicer’s restaurant was written up by Epicurious as a great local place and we’ll report back and let you know our thoughts.
Our second tour that afternoon is Brad Pitt’s Make It Right foundation. Now, we’re pretty certain we won’t be getting a glimpse of Brad, Angelina or even just Angelina’s left leg but we will be getting a tour of an amazing architectural project that has, thus far, produced over 80 homes and involved many local architects in addition to industry icons like Frank Gehry. We’re thrilled to be part of this tour that is sponsored by Silestone by Cosentino, a key partner of Make it Right.
Our evening will be spent with many peers at The Republic, another NOLA hot spot, where BlogTour sponsor The NKBA will get together to celebrate and bestow awards upon the industries most talented designers. We’ll be sure to live tweet the winners.
Thought we’d slow down already? Not a chance.
This is the day we’re headed to the opening of KBIS – The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. The day is filled with media tours of the most important highlights and includes our sponsors Silestone and TOTO and we can’t wait to share our finds via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and every other social media platform that will hold still long enough. So, expect BlogTour NOLA to be trending on Twitter, ’cause that’s how we roll.
Kick off that day will be our Beignets & Bubbly Meetup, sponsored by Mr. Steam and Blanco America, with key industry folks and lots of social/digital/traditional media having a chance to meet and mingle at KBIS Design Studios powered by QuEX. You can learn more about KBIS design studios here but to summarize – if you love design and want to learn from highly published kitchen, bath and interior designers you simply have to include presentations by Susan Serra, Meredith Heron, Chery Kees Clendenon, Corey Klassen, Carmen Christensen, Tyler Wisler, Lori Gilder and Andie Day.
We will end this day of design with dinner at Poggenpohl’s New Orleans showroom at Nordic Kitchens with our sponsors Blanco, Poggenpohl and Silestone and a selection of the industry’s best design pros and media.
Yes we know, “You don’t know how we do it ” , we get that all the time. BlogTour is all about passion for design and learning about local culture and it’s what keeps us going. Besides, we can sleep on the plane, right?
Cool, because we’re headed for a fantastic breakfast with BlogTour sponsor TOTO. We’ll be treated to a sumptuous meal at chef Donal Link’s Calcasieu’s private dining rooms. So yes, we may be just a tad spoiled but you love us anyway.
BlogTour has the rest of the day to peruse KBIS exhibitors they may have missed the day before, catch some of the NKBA conferences or sit in on the many industry presentations on the show floor. One of those presentations being BlogTour Redux, yep that’s us, with a curated kitchen, bath and interiors trends report from our tours to London, New York City and Cologne.
Then most of BlogTour will head home and some to Highpoint to continue their quest for great design.
KBIS 2013 – Proud to be part of a great collaboration BlogTour sponsor NKBA – Supporting through education and inspiration BlogTour Sponsor Mr. Steam – Luxury for the 99% BlogTour NYC – What’s this one all about? BlogTour Cologne – so what’s this one all about? A day-by-day guide Modenus MyCity Tour: Revisiting SoHo BlogTour NOLA – Meet the Bloggers So what’s a BlogTour? Where does it go? And what is BlogTour London all about? | 2019-04-18T13:08:54Z | https://www.modenus.com/blog/blogtour/blogtour-nola-whats-this-one-all-about |
How could I not repost this?
"If it bothers you so much, then why don't you stop watching?" seems to be the question of the last few days from my friends and family who know how invested I have become in the cause of the Iranian people (as I have explained in great detail here) The answer is simple: one day of caring is not enough. We must be the voice for the people of Iran who would otherwise be silenced. They are without reliable news sources, they are without mobile phone calls, text messaging, facebook, twitter, youtube, AIM, Yahoo, Google, and pretty much every other useful outlet for information you can think of. Yet they persist on the streets and on the internet in any way they can. The least we can do, whether we are across continents, oceans, or time zones, is spread their words safely.
Right now, brave men and women in Iran, both young and old, are sacrificing their lives for their voices to be heard. They must fear not only the police, but also the Basij -a force of men loyal to the government who plant themselves among crowds in plain clothes in order to discretely attack protesters and incite chaos.The protesters are peaceful. They mass together in crowds that are reported to grow in size every day. At night they have very few, if any, safe places to stay. Houses with satelite dishes were attacked by the Basij tonight, and during the 50 minutes of Twitter's maintenance, another university was attacked.
140 characters is a novel when you're being shot at.
The most obvious thing to do is stay informed. Keep an eye on reliable sources on Twitter, refresh blogs and news sites that are covering the stories.
If you are on twitter, retweet information from reliable twitters, but REMOVE THE USERNAME if they are in Iran. People have died because of the lack of responsibility by fellow tweeters and the media in this front. They can be tracked down by the government of Iran.
Spread the information elsewhere. Repost this article or write your own on Facebook, Myspace, Tumblr, or anywhere else you can think of. If you write your own, make sure you are concise and accurate. Link to your sources for people to learn more.
Change your location on Twitter to Tehran or Iran, and your time zone to GMT +3:30.
DO NOT auto-refresh and take down websites, even if you are asked. It slows down the internet for the rest of the people in Iran.
If you make a proxy DO NOT post it publically, otherwise it is useless. Send it in a direct message to a trusted source.
DO NOT spam the hash tag #IranElection with useless things to "confuse the government". This does not help at all. | 2019-04-20T20:55:50Z | https://utkari02.livejournal.com/203842.html |
We feel like this is a much needed post. We've changed a little bit over the years since we did this last time, so a new introduction is much needed!
First of all, what is Alligator Pit exactly? Well, it's a giant pit of alligators, obviously. Also, the Alligator Pit team was started back in late 2012 as an initiative to modernize the classic Serious Sam games into a bigger standalone game: Revolution! We started out with some of the most active and skilled modders in the community (initially from the Seriously! gaming forums), and based our foundations on that.
In this post I'd like to highlight those recent (and older) contributors. You might have seen them around the community, so if you see them somewhere, say hi! Or shoot them in the face with a cannonball for the Developer Rage achievement. Up to you, but we think a handshake is more appropriate!
Since I can remember I've always had more fun modding than actually playing games. I first started using Serious Engine tools in 2004.
At the time I didn't knew English at all so I learned everything by myself. Over the years I slowly started to abandon mapping in favor of modeling. And now here I am - making things that many considered impossible on Serious Engine 1. Normal maps? Not a problem. Ragdolls? Got it. First person and cinematic cutscenes? Easy.
Well to be honest most of these effects are visual trickery but hey, people are enjoying it. Oh and also I’m really good at making overcomplicated scripted events using triggers.
My name's ThePaSch, I'm an aspiring composer and Rocket League shoutcaster, and I'm mainly responsible for creating the musical score for our Bright Island campaign (and various other new levels)!
I like my food cooked, my drinks cold, my shooters fast, my winters warm, and my summers cold. Other hobbies include acting like I have lots of other hobbies, and totally having lots of other hobbies.
I sincerely hope you'll enjoy what'll be my first foray into video game music composition!
I've been making levels for Serious Sam TFE and TSE since 2003. I responded to the Alligator Pit Recruitment call in November 2014, and was brought on board at that time.
Sometimes I make maps for Half-life and Deathmatch Classic. Sometimes I make stupid random videos which may or may not appear on the Internet at some point. It all depends on when I make something that I deem worthy to release to the public.
I'm also the only human being in the United States who knows what a Serious Sam is.
I've been programming for a while. Scratch talked about scripting in Serious Sam Revolution, and as it turns out I'm spending my free time working on the game and trying to make it easy for everyone to extend the game with scripting with custom addons, gamemodes, entities and a lot more.
I've always been more into expansions of the games, rathen than sequels. It's just that I like new content for the games I already like. That's why I started modding SSHD and SS3, and then signed into Alligator Pit doing all sorts of stuff.
I was supposted to be a translator, but since the translation system is not yet ready, I'm playtesting, coding, being a community manager, and doing all the other stuff that's not much worth mentioning.
I like to do creative stuff (although most of my ideas don't engender motivation, so I often start something and don't ever finish it). However, recently I've been very motivated to buy a DLSR camera, because I love art, and the easiest way to get into creating something for me, was a camera. So far it's only a body and 2 lenses, but in time I'll do a lot more.
In Alligator Pit I'm supposed to be a mapper. So far I've been fixing and improving existing maps, I didn't finish any actual map (see note about motivation above!), but I like it. It may be time consuming, but fixing stuff relaxes me, figuring out how something works and finding a solution.
tl;dr: I'm boring but living a life and trying to entertain myself. Also a mapper.
I live in France and I'm involved in Alligator Pit since 2013.
I've been making levels for Serious Sam Classics since 2010. I have made personal deathmatch, coop and survival levels for these games. I've also been making some maps and mods for Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter in 2013 with the help of Crippler. My biggest projects for now remains my coop levels, and my involvements in Revolution and Serious Tournament Mod (since 2016).
Astronomy and cosmic sciences is my highest source of inspiration to making maps. I'm mostly a level designer in Alligator Pit, but I'm also a bug fixer concerning level bugs. I also give some suggestions to the team.
I've been doing programming for a long time, which actually started in the Serious Sam community more than 10 years ago. (Time really flies, huh?) Back then I was on a Serious Sam forum for fragmatch players, making mods, in-game scripts (not many people know this, but you could make some real interesting scripts with the in-game console), and just all-around development.
I worked at Croteam from in 2012 - 2013 as an internship for school. In late 2012 I started Alligator Pit with the focus of bringing the classic games to a new audience and modern computers. With that came the idea of making some brand new content to freshen things up a little.
On the team I am the project and team manager, lead programmer, systems-admin, community cat, technology cat, and level/graphics designer.
Have any more questions for any of us? Don't hesitate to make a post on the Steam forum, or even write a comment on this post below. | 2019-04-22T10:55:26Z | https://samrev.com/posts/about-us |
THIS EVENT IS AN ALL AGES SHOW!
East of Eli is the stunning musical project from singer-songwriter Nathan West. Blending cinematic folk, pop melodies and modern electronic sound, East of Eli has been garnering both critical and popular acclaim since its formation in 2014. Eli has received critical acclaim with American Songwriter noting West as an artist on the rise as well as being featured in such high-profile outlets as People Magazine, Hollywood Life, New York Post, Popdust, Hallmark’s “Home and Family,” and more. East of Eli has also found success selling out top venues in the US including Los Angeles’s Troubadour, Roxy and New York’s Knitting Factory as well headlining a sold out European tour in such cities as Paris, London, Berlin, Zurich and more including a special performance at Liverpool’s famed Cavern Club where he received his ceremonial brick and future residency.
East Of Eli will be Featuring special guest (Famed actress) Chyler Leigh who currently plays a starring role on CW’s Supergirl.
Inspired in return by their beautiful initiative, Create Change, East of Eli and Chyler Leigh (Alex Danvers in Supergirl) have decided to join the FAB4000 and support them by organizing a double benefit event at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and a t-shirt campaign with the intent to generate awareness and raise funds for Liverpool Heartbeat & help to make the FAB4000 an on-going and sustainable project.
The day will begin with an East of Eli Acoustic concert at 4PM with Chyler Leigh. Following the concert, a special VIP meet and greet reception will be held with Nathan West and Chyler Leigh as well as an exciting auction.
Liverpool Heartbeat organises regular sporting and athletic events and inspires young people in the Northwest and Merseyside to pursue healthy, exciting, fulfilled lifestyles to create a strong self-belief. Founded by Robin Baynes MBE the charity continues to support local youth organisations across the region.
Admission into afternoon show only.
Admission into the afternoon show and a VIP Experience. The EOEXTour VIP Experience is a unique opportunity to meet Nathan West (EOE) & Chyler Leigh. This Meet & Greet will take place at the venue after the 4pm show (start time of VIP experience will be emailed to VIP attendees 72 hours in advance) and include the following: EOE Swag Bag filled with special one-of-a-kind merchandise, photo op & autograph session with both Nathan West & Chyler Leigh, an intimate acoustic performance/soundcheck + 25% discount on all EOE merchandise.
This does NOT include admission into the evening show as well.
PLEASE NOTE MEET & GREET TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DURING EAST OF ELI’S DAYTIME PERFORMANCE.
THE EAST OF ELI DAYTIME PERFORMANCE IS AN ALL AGES SHOW! | 2019-04-18T18:35:52Z | https://www.cavernclub.org/events/event/east-of-eli/?date=2018-05-24 |
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Skyline Audio Visual rented us out the projector for the workshop of our office. It was for a day and they have charged us 1300Rs for the same. We adore their customer services.
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enjoy a wealth of benefits.
ArtHouse is a truly independent cinema and live performance space created by local people.
It is one of the first venues to pay the London Living Wage and continues to source products for the bar/cafe from local small businesses.
We want to celebrate racial and gender equality, focus your eyes on social injustices and give a voice to the voiceless.
We do this by screening a curated programme of films and productions with a purpose.
+ A members-only newsletter filled with even more free screenings, new releases, recommendations + industry & special events!
Voted TimeOut’s Local Culture for Crouch End & across London 2015 & 2016 & 2018!!
only available in the venue with a valid Student ID!
All memberships now include 3 free months of MUBI GO!
The card is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Redeemable in venue only. Cannot be exchanged refunded or redeemed for cash.
Login and then click ‘My Membership’ on the left hand side. You should then see a button on the right hand side of your membership details. Click ‘Renew’ and continue the transaction process as normal by clicking ‘Continue’. Your membership will start when your previous one expires, or the date the renewal is processed. | 2019-04-25T17:49:22Z | http://www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk/memberships/ |
18th Bridge has been contoured into the surroundings.
Progress: Tree Safety Survey requires the Willow obstructing the tee shot to be Pollarded.
Progress: In storage, awaiting plans to install. May be some additional cost for Paving slabs to place them on.
Tee Markers installed and surrounding areas landscaped. Waste bins and ball washers to be completed.
Progress: Front left bunker revet work complete. Right side now in progress.
To convert the meeting room into a Members bar and terrace above Restaurant.
Funding source: 2019/20 budget £10K. Other funding being sought.
Progress: Ongoing. Building up tee level as soil becomes available.
Existing wooden cladding is in poor repair, it could be repaired and redecorated or replaced.
The system has been in need of updating for many years and last summer has highlighted its limitations.
A new system would enhance reliability, enable the greens fringes, approaches and tees to be watered and improve playability.
To enhance our teaching and club fitting offering a swing studio in the vicinity of the Pro shop is proposed. | 2019-04-20T09:10:42Z | http://haverhillgc.co.uk/club-projects-update |
Known as “putt putt”, “mini golf”, “a cheap date”, or just a fun alternative to hours spent around a full size course chasing a tiny ball. Mini golf has been popular ever since it’s creation in the late nineteenth century. It’s history dates back to 1867, when entrance to world famous St Andrews course was restricted to male members only. Not to make the ladies feel excluded the owners of St Andrews created a miniature course where they can wait for their husbands return. Despite a lack of drain pipe see saws, loop the loops, and other obstacles this putting green remains the most prodigious of it’s type in the world.
In 1916 North Carolina native James Barber opened “Thistle Dhu”. The compact course featured, fountains, classical decoration and gardens, and spurned a movement which triggered the emergence thousands more mini golf courses around the country in the years that followed. During the great depression the popularity of this sport exploded when many keen golfers suddenly found their passion too expensive to be played out on full sized links.
It’s interesting to note that the original plans for Guiones included the construction of a full sized golf course. Luckily the town escaped this fate leaving in place many acres of beautiful jungle and woodland to enjoy. However, visitors looking to enjoy a round of golf need look no further. There´s a 18 hole course on the grounds of local restaurant, bakery, and hang-out spot: Cafe de Paris. And it’s granted, you will have a lot of fun working the ball around a surfboard, through a long, upward-angled tube, across a moat, over a bridge, and many other challenging obstacles.
When the waves are flat, “Jungle mini golf” has come to be regarded as a great way for the family to spend quality time in Nosara. The course is well shaded but also has night lights so you can play after dark. | 2019-04-25T07:51:15Z | https://www.nosara.com/mini-golf-nosara/ |
Cógaseolaí a rugadh in Uddingston na hAlban ab ea Sir James Black (14 Meitheamh 1924 – 22 Márta 2010). Rinne sé an-chuid taighde is forbartha ar dhrugaí sábháilte chun galar croí, othrais agus galair éagsúla eile a chóireáil.
Roinn sé Duais Nobel na Fiseolaíochta nó an Leighis sa bhliain 1988 le Gertrude Elion is George Hitchins as an saothar sin. Fuair sé bás i Londain Shasana.
Tugadh an leathanach seo cothrom le dáta an 24 Samhain 2018 ag 06:45. | 2019-04-23T20:26:58Z | https://ga.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Whyte_Black |
Designer can plan and design the whole project direct in Optopro.
Upload drawing of existing tubes/pipes.
Upload drawing of existing cables.
Upload customer lists with name, address, property name, phone number, e-mail address, customer ID.
Upload instructions / requirements / construction or installation manual / instructional images.
Create checklists for use in the field. | 2019-04-24T07:55:13Z | https://www.optopro.se/designer/ |
The previously discussed Polaris II computer won out over seasoned poker professionals last Sunday at the second “Man Versus Machine” Competition. The University of Alberta created system was further developed to come back from its loss last year and proved that its improvements were enough to snag a narrow win against human opponents.
The competition was hosted at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and saw the new Polaris computer face off against seven poker professionals. After being defeated by the flesh-and-blood players last year the University of Alberta programming team adapted their system with features that allowed it to adapt to the style of opponents as the match went on and it seems that this difference was enough to eke out a win. Matt Hawrilenko was the pro up against Polaris II in the final Heads-Up, Limit Texas Hold ‘Em match and found the competition both entertaining and unnerving. He and the other human players commented that the possibility of a machine to best live professionals is a fairly frightening one.
Michael Bowling, head of the Alberta team behind Polaris II was excited by the win but also quick to note that his team would be back at work to further develop the system. Now that the computer is garnering even more attention from real-world poker pros it may prove even more difficult to continue the artificial player’s winning performance. A rematch is tentatively planned to take place next summer around the same time. | 2019-04-19T10:17:43Z | https://www.findabet.co.uk/my-gambling-blog_files/poker-machine-beats-man.php |
Simply epic performance cruiser from the legendary Maxi Dolphin, Luca Brenta and Steve Huish in an evolution of the iconic MD65. Launched 2010 with numerous updates on the original design in the pursuit of style, performance and easy of handling.
A continuation from the Maxi Dolphin semi-custom MD65 line, ADASTRA, a custom Brenta MD66 was designed by Luca Brenta and launched in 2010 as the perfect example of the true synergy between the high quality build of Maxi Dolphin and the design ingenuity of Luca Brenta.
The layout of ADASTRA features a ‘boat owner’ style in the arrangement of the environments, while the décor carries the hallmark of minimalism played on white and on few essential elements of dark timber. As to the interior design, the area at prow was completely innovated and features a real suite in which the double-bed is placed with the headboard towards the prow. Also the central area stands out from the earlier MD65. The chart table and the kitchen (connected with a crew cabin lat stern) are located in two closed rooms, separated from the living room. This way a refined living room with the dining area on the left and a long couch on the starboard side was created. At stern there is the only twin bed room intended for the guests, equipped with a large bathroom.
• The hull is post-cured at controlled 85 degrees temperature ensure the stability in time of the laminate.
• Main structural elements are put into place at the time of moulding to ensure easy mounting of the bulkheads, pre-built on moulds.
• Exposed deck and superstructure areas spray painted in white finish.
• Fin keel with lead bulb, attached to hull with stainless steel bolts.
• Single lever engine control.
• Up to 8 berths plus crew in forward master cabin and two twin aft cabins. 3 guest heads plus further crew heads.
• Crew cabin in forepeak with single berth.
• Ensuite heads in crew cabin with heads, shower and sink.
• Master cabin heads with laminated furniture. Ensuite heads.
• Master cabin with centreline double berth. Dressing table to starboard. Cabinets, counters and hanging lockers.
• Saloon with L-shaped settee to port. Dining table to port with centreline bench seat.
• Counter with lockers and cupboards opposite saloon to starboard.
• Galley aft of saloon area to starboard in L-shaped configuration with twin stainless steel sinks, various drawers, locker and cupboards.
• Chart table area aft of saloon area to port with sideways facing seat and AC/DC panels.
• Twin aft cabins with twin beds or bunks, hanging lockers, chests of drawers between beds.
• Ensuite heads for both aft cabins with electric heads and dedicated shower cubicles. | 2019-04-25T03:47:31Z | https://www.grabauinternational.com/brokerage/maxi-dolphin-brenta-md66-1561532/ |
The Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) course is aimed at practitioners who are responsible for providing medical and trauma pre-hospital care in remote or austere environments.
Training focuses on patient assessment, treatment principles and management of incidents rather than the traditional protocols associated with First Aid. A thorough understanding of principles enables the provision of care to be adapted to each individual situation and environment.
Practitioners are engaged and encouraged to make differential diagnoses and then provide management that is both practical and advanced. This is completed with consultation from doctors and trauma specialists in preparation for short and extended evacuations.
Click here to see course dates. | 2019-04-22T22:50:05Z | http://www.wemsi-international.org/course/wilderness-emergency-medical-technician/ |
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This tangy salsa combines seasonal vegetables--corn, tomatoes, and peppers--into a base perfect for blending to make your own twist. This recipe can be canned so you can easily whip up summer flavors any time of year. Try it mixed with black beans, or chunks of avocado, stirred into taco meat or layered on a taco salad.
What my kitchen looked like when I made this recipe. I was also pickling banana peppers and canning pizza sauce.
Ok let's get a few things straight. First, I work on this site about a year ahead. That means what I am posting now are recipes I made & photographed a year ago. I do this mainly because by the time I get the photos edited and I'm ready to publish a post . . . I've missed the season.
A top down view of my tall pasta pot that I use for smaller canning projects. This holds half pint and pint jars easily, but when canning quart size jars I'd rather use a full size canning pot. I inherited this pot from my mom.
I mean, I harvested my garlic scapes in June, stuck them in the fridge, and didn't make my annual batch of Garlic Scape & Pistachio Pesto until July. It makes no sense to me to offer ideas for what you could have done with your fresh produce from your Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm share at a time when you no longer have that item to work with. So I opt to make, photograph, and sit on the recipes until I can post just in advance of when folks would be receiving their farm shares.
Second, as this month's recipes are showing, I made a lot of salsa last year. I'm so comfortable with salsa making that I'm teaching a salsa (how to can the tomato kind, not the dancing kind) class at my local community center next month. This year my cucumber vines are the darlings of the garden, so I am putting up several quarts of pickles each week. We'll do some taste testing over the winter and decide what's worthy of the website for next year.
The ingredients for roasted corn and Hatch chile salsa--I used a many colored bell peppers from the farm share.
Third, if nobody likes a recipe, it doesn't get up on the website. This recipe narrowly made it here. I don't care for the salsa straight out of the jar. It's too limey for my tastes, though I understand that to boiling water bath process these low acid vegetables you've got to add additional acid so that they are safely preserved. I know that taste is subjective, and maybe someone else likes that amount of tang.
With the lime juice and spices added, this salsa is ready to be simmered.
The reason I decided to put this up here is that this salsa is great when combined with other things. You know that cowboy salsa/cowboy caviar combination of corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers, onions, spices, and cilantro? Grab a jar of this, a bit of cilantro, and a can of beans and you're good to go. You may need to add a little salt, but otherwise all of the seasonings you'd desire are within a jar of this recipe. It's a fast and easy addition to a Make Your Own Layered Taco Dip Bar. This salsa can be mixed in with taco meat to stretch a pound of ground beef a little further. Cube up an avocado, chop up a bit of cilantro, and you've got a tasty snack for some sturdy chips. I know there are ways I haven't even dreamt of to use this. So I think it's a worthy addition to my Visual Recipe Index.
Robert Barker is providing a visual guide to just how tall my pasta pot actually is. Thank you, Robert, for your service.
Speaking of my recipe index, for more recipes using corn, please see my Recipes Using Corn Collection. For more recipes using Hatch chiles, please see my Hatch Chile Recipes Collection. These collections are part of the Visual Recipe Index by Ingredient, a resource for folks like me eating from the farm share, the farmer's market, the garden, the neighbor's garden, and great deals on ugly produce at the grocery store.
I always wear gloves when dealing with hot peppers. Otherwise my throat feels weird. Odd, that.
Now, a couple of notes about this recipe.
One last thing--this recipe calls for a peeled tomato. I found it easier to just save out a few extra prepared tomatoes when canning tomatoes, than to go to the hassle of preparing a boiling water bath plus an ice water bath just for one tomato. I've heard about this Tomato and Fruit Peeler (Amazon affiliate link) but haven't tried it.
One thing I like about canning is the built-in breaks. While the salsa is simmering and the canning pot is coming to a boil, I can pause, take a drink, clean up the kitchen, take a photo, etc.
This recipe can be canned or can just be simmered and refrigerated. If you're canning this, wash 4 half pint jars (I think it's the most useful size since I blend this with other things) and add them to a tall lidded pot with a steamer rack or kitchen towel in the bottom. Fill the pot ⅔ full with water, cover, and place over medium high heat before you get going with the rest of the recipe.
Bring salsa to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
Place a kitchen towel on the counter while the salsa is heating. When the salsa has finished simmering, remove the jars from the tall pot and and ladle salsa into them. Make sure to leave about ½ inch of space at the top of the jar. Wipe the rims with a damp paper towel, and apply a lid and a ring to each jar. Tighten the ring just until you get resistance--no need to crank on it. Return the jars to the tall pot and make sure the water covers them by 1-2 inches. Cover the pot.
When the water in the pot returns to a boil (I can see steam escaping from mine) start your timer.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and remove the lid from the pot. Remove the processed jars and place on the kitchen towel. Listen for the Ping! sound that occurs when escaping air forms a vacuum to seal the jar. It sounds like this.
Leave the jars undisturbed for 8-24 hours, then remove the rings. Lift each jar up by the lid. If the lid has sealed, you can do this. If the lid lifts but not the jar, refrigerate the jar and use it up within a week or so. I prefer these handy plastic storage caps (Amazon affiliate link) for jars in my fridge that I frequently open and close. They are reusable and work great for transporting salads in a jar, smoothies, etc.
Store salsa in a cool dark place, use within a year. I've tried it mixed with black beans, or chunks of avocado, stirred into taco meat or layered on a taco salad. I prefer it combined with other things to just straight out of the jar on a chip.
I wish I could come to your canning class even though I had the personal session two years ago. | 2019-04-20T08:52:05Z | https://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2016/07/roasted-corn-and-hatch-chile-salsa.html |
and then i won $3.
have you ever played bunco? i joined a summer league with some ladies from our church and i wore this to our first gathering. i didn’t know most of them, so i wanted to look cute but not too crazy. it cost $2 to play and because i had the most wins at the end of the night, i got $5! so, basically i won $3. beginner’s luck, for sure.
i got this shirt on our honeymoon almost five years ago and actually have never worn it by itself. i usually only wear it under this sweater. i actually think it is meant to be sleepwear. so it was really a shocker that i included it my 29 items. i tell ya, this 30 for 30 will make you do crazy things.
did you all have a nice weekend? ours was spectacular! you can read about it here. | 2019-04-22T12:00:05Z | http://www.snappycasualblog.com/blog/then-i-won-3-dollars |
Add a bow, insert lights, fill with shells or even candy for an easy and beautiful gift! NOTE: Sample in the picture to the right (SOAKIN UP THE SUN!) is shown with tulle inserted into the block. | 2019-04-23T00:54:49Z | https://www.ldsvinyldecals.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_87_115 |
Nobody could say if attitudes would change or when. In 2001, four years after the Good Friday Agreement was signed the GAA deleted Rule 21 from its Official Guide; the rule had prohibited members of the British security forces from joining the association but, much more than that, it had become a giant wart on the GAA’s face. Until the end five Ulster counties refused to be persuaded that lancing the wart made the association look any better. | 2019-04-25T20:16:58Z | https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/gaa-still-has-barriers-to-break-down-in-northern-ireland-wpj6lwsj6 |
The controversial execution of death-row inmate Troy Davis on Sept. 19 sparked nation-wide protests as opponents of the death penalty took up their pens and took to the streets. Armed with signs, candles and a megaphone, local activists rallied on the Amherst Town Common at 5:30 p.m. last Wednesday. Among the 80 attendees were Five College professors, Amherst residents, as well as over a dozen students of the College.
The emphasis on racism has been a defining feature of the protracted fight surrounding the Troy Davis case. Convicted for the 1989 murder of off-duty police officer Mark McPhail in Savannah, Ga., a state county court sentenced Davis to death in 1991. However his execution was stayed three times between 2004 and 2011 as Davis’ lawyers claimed that key witnesses in the original trial had since recanted their testimonies.
Amnesty International took up Davis as the face of their campaign against the death penalty as a racist institution. According a 1990 report by the U.S. General Accounting Office, there is “a pattern of evidence indicating racial disparities in the charging, sentencing and imposition of the death penalty.” The organization reports that since 1977, a disproportionate number of death row defendants have faced execution for killing white victims, though about half of all homicide victims in the same time period were African-American.
Throughout the 12-year struggle to disprove his guilt, Davis continually maintained his innocence. On Sept. 20, the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Davis’ last appeal for clemency. Davis was set to be die by lethal injection at 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 19.
At 6:59 p.m., one Amherst rally-goer proposed a minute of silence for Davis, but was shouted down. Hope returned anew as the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) delayed Davis’ death to deliberate on a last-minute stay of execution request. Protestors around the country cheered the news. Many groups began to dissipate, believing the execution had been put off until a later date. Demonstrators on the Amherst Town Common dispersed at 8:30 p.m.
At 10:20 p.m., the SCOTUS released a one-line order stating that Davis’ request had been denied. The execution proceeded. At 11:08 p.m., Davis was pronounced dead.
Anna Quan ’13 and Fayise Abrahim ’14, both present at the Wednesday rally, described the confusion caused by the Supreme Court decision. “I was told that there was a seven-day waiting period,” said Abrahim.
“I think that they wanted to divide people so we couldn’t organize,” said Quan of the SCOTUS’ four-hour delay. “At 10:30 they made the decision not to stay the execution, but by that time everyone had gone home. Before the rally ended, we were planning to continue the protests for seven days.” Once the decision came down, however, activists were unsure of how to continue and mobilize.
“It was trying to dissemble people,” said Quan.
The head of the College’s Amnesty chapter Kinjal Patel ’13 was less certain of the SCOTUS’ motivation, but agreed that the general sentiment was that of suspicion.
In the place of week-long protests, local activists and students held vigils for the Thursday and Friday immediately following Davis’ execution. A second rally occurred on Saturday, Sept. 24, to protest mass incarceration and to call for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States. Only a handful of students from the College attended these events.
As a student activist leader on campus, Patel is intimately acquainted with the singular difficulty of rousing troops at the College. In 2009, Patel and Amnesty invited Davis’ sister, Kimberly Davis, to speak at the College. Ten people attended the event.
“I feel like a lot of people are very apathetic,” Patel said.
All may not be lost, however, as Davis’ execution has sparked an unlooked-for response from students. Since last Wednesday, Patel has received numerous emails from students interested in Amnesty and issues of human rights.
While the death penalty has not been a major focus of the College’s Amnesty chapter in the past, Patel plans to make the issue a focus for the group this coming year. | 2019-04-24T22:27:08Z | https://amherststudent.amherst.edu/article/2011/09/28/controversial-execution-sparks-student-activism.html |
STRATEGIES FOR HANDLING IN PROGRESS CALLS This course is designed for dispatchers who regularly communicate with members of the public and peace officer personnel during evolving crisis situations. The class examines effective responses to a diverse array of events from everyday alarm activations to highly traumatic events such as officer-involved shootings. The course focuses on the identification of effective strategies for addressing these incidents and the avoidance of complacency as a fundamental professional responsibility. The course is intended to be a highly interactive, participant-driven learning experience which depends upon an active dialogue among students and facilitators regarding incident challenges, tactical implications, and best practice responses. Although the course is not structured as a formal team-building program, instruction will deliberately address effective teamwork as a basic element in effectively handling in-progress calls and emergency situations which involve an unstable or unpredictable dynamic. An important part of the course will also be an examination of actions which occur after such events unfold and the potential role of the public safety dispatcher may play in a variety of after-action activities. The course examines a variety of events from mundane to life-threatening with exact content directly impacted by the personal experiences of individual students and agencies attending the course. Instructor: Melissa Lotero POST Plan IV POST Course Control #1107-30893-18002 For additional information or questions, contact Melissa Lotero at training@sdapsd.org, or by calling 619.342.7344 Prerequisite: Must be currently employed by a public safety agency Classes presented by the San Diego Association of Public Safety Dispatchers are certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and meet the continuing professional training requirements for California public safety dispatchers.
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The work we do supporting local residents, community groups and organisations in Camden has a transformative impact on the local community. But don't just take our word for it!
Here you can read just a few of the stories from our service users about how our support has made a real difference to help bring about a better quality of life and more sustainable and resilient communities in Camden.
Paul works at the Irish Chaplaincy and manages the Irish Chaplaincy Seniors Project, which supports and advocates for the most vulnerable and isolated of older Irish people in London.
In this Case Study, Paul talks about the mental health training he got from VAC and how that helped him in his work.
Elizabeth works with South Sudan Women’s Association. They provide support to south Sudanese women and their families and are based at Abbey Community Centre.
In this Case Study, Elizabeth talks about how South Sudan Women’s Association started, the services they provide and how she got involved with VAC. She also talks about her overall impression of VAC and the sorts of things she see’s herself doing with VAC in the future.
Judy has started her own company named The Woodpecker Training Workshop Project which teaches basic carpentry skills to people with mental health problems.
In this Case Study Judy talks about what her motivation was for setting up her project, the help she got from VAC to set it up and what she hopes the impact of her project will be on people in Camden and herself. She also talks about what she’s been involved in with VAC in the past and the benefit of it.
Jackie was seconded from Greggs the Bakers to become a Business in the Community Connector in 2016.
In this Case Study she discusses how well she thinks the business and voluntary sector work together and what needs improving, the work she has been doing with VAC and how VAC has contributed to her work as a Business Connector. She talks about the kind of impact her work as a Business Connector has made to voluntary sector organisations.
In November 2014 VAC delivered two bid-writing sessions to help 15 civil society organisations embed social value into future funding bids. Violet Oruwari-McCabe, of Progressive Stages, talks about how important this training was to help her with future fundraising.
For the last seven or eight years VAC has facilitated a strategic away day for the trustees of Kingsgate Community Centre. There they look at developing a new business plan or reviewing the progress of the current business plan.
Donna Liburd, Director of Kingsgate Community Centre, talks about how the support received from VAC has made a difference to the organsiation year-on-year. | 2019-04-18T23:32:00Z | https://vac.org.uk/category/case-studies/ |
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Phoenix Festival Theater is one lucky community theater. They have an amazing space, obviously a rich and healthy financial budget, beautiful professional lighting system, and great resources in form of talent: creative technical staff and a professional cornucopia of musicians. They take all these resources and utilize them mostly well in their current running production, the award-winning musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
A country influenced score tells the story of the “Chicken Ranch” an establishment that has been appealing to the libido of men of all ages since the Civil War. Now being lovingly run by Miss Mona (Laure Starkey) and her take no-nonsense right hand Jewel (Mellissa Broy Fortson). Things couldn’t be better since the town is fully aware and almost proud of their “national landmark.” And the local sheriff Ed Earl Dodd (Mark Briner) has been a longtime friend and love interest of Miss Mona. Well not so fast! A local TV evangelist Melvin P. Thorpe (J. Jeffrey Harrison) is determined to shut it down and restore the town to a moral state. With great dance numbers, tongue in cheek songs and good ole country ballads the show is a rock and rolling hoedown that ends on a positive and moral note.
There are many wonderful aspects in director Richard Mahoney’s production. But what the show is missing, lacks and can’t be overlooked is CLASS! Mahoney’s vision is clear, however staging less pornographic choreography, and bluntly sexual innuendoes, which were quite inappropriate at times whether you’re old or young and letting the simplicity of the subject matter guide our imagination would have been a classier and bolder choice.
Mahoney’s vision also heavily influences the performance of Starkey. Starkey definitely does an admirable job with her stern portrayal of Miss Mona, vocally nailing number after number and carrying the leading role on her shoulders, however once again that Class, the lightness and the elegance of the character was nowhere in sight. The success of this show actually lies on the shoulders of the supporting cast. Jillian Victoria (Angel) and Elisa Dugan (Shy) as the two newer additions of the brothel, give touching heartfelt performances. Victoria also shines in one of the strongest numbers in the show “Hard Candy Christmas,” which was one of the few numbers simply staged and showed the true heart of the show. Harrison, Briner, and Steve Flickinger (Governor) also shine in their respective roles and musical numbers. But the performance of Dawn Stevens (Doatsey Mae) alone is worth the price of admission. Stevens takes one of the smallest roles in the show and simply creates a masterpiece. Doatsey Mae’s song was one of the most touching and real moments I ever witnessed on a stage.
The rest of the cast especially “The Girls at Miss Mona’s” and The Aggies shine throughout the show. With creative and at times difficult choreography, they make their mark on this production, which at times was hard to swallow.
Ray Cook, Thomas Gardner, Derrick Goodmuth, Valentino Lagano, Brad Mascari, Brandon Molle, Matt Peterson.
Carrie Dill, Veronica Endrik, Nickolas C. Epps, Jaime Friedel, Dominic LaFrancesca, Michelle Neal.
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Several errors were fixed in this review. We apologize for the mistakes. | 2019-04-19T20:14:04Z | http://maryland.showbizradio.com/2013/03/review-pft-best-little/ |
TIFF's doc slate includes Alex Gibney's "Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God," and Ken Burns, David McMahon and Sarah Burns' "The Central Park Five, London – The Modern Babylon."
TORONTO -- Nicolas Lopez's Aftershock, Rob Zombie's The Lords of Salem and Barry Levinson's The Bay are set to screen as part of the Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness sidebar, organizers said Tuesday.
The Midnight Madness program will see the Lopez-directed earthquake thriller Aftershock, where Roth, the horror helmer, performs opposite Selena Gomez, have its world premiere in Toronto.
The festival gorefest will also feature performances by Clancy Brown, Abbie Cornish, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Eli Roth, Tom Waits, Christopher Walken and Karl Urban.
Included in the Midnight Madness program are world bows for Zombie's The Lords of Salem, Levinson's The Bay, about a deadly parasite in a small Maryland town, Mexico-based Russian director Makinov's Come Out and Play, and Pete Travis' Dredd, which stars Olivia Thirby and Lena Headey.
Also debuting in Toronto is J.T. Petty's Hellbenders', an R-rated 3D exorcism comedy, John Dies at the End, by Don Coscarelli (Bubble Ho-Tep), and Ryuhei Kitamura's No One Lives, from the director of Versus and The Midnight Meat Train.
Toronto also booked Oscar-winner Martin McDonagh's Seven Psychopaths, which stars Colin Farrell as a struggling screenwriter who becomes entangled with the criminal underworld.
And Midnight Madness will give a world bow to the anthology film series The ABCs of Death, featuring the work of 26 genre directors, including Ben Wheatley (Kill List), Ti West, Jason Eisener, Adam Wingard and Nacho Vigalondo, for a world bow.
TIFF's slate of documentaries in the Real to Reel sidebar will include a world premiere for Alex Gibney's Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, the Catholic Church abuse investigation film, a North American bow for Ken Burns, David McMahon and Sarah Burns' The Central Park Five, a wrongful conviction investigation, and an international debut for Julien Temple's London The Modern Babylon, a portrait of London immigrants and artistic outcasts.
There's also a world bows for Matthew Cooke's How to Make Money Selling Drugs, a probe of the "War on Drugs" that features interviews with 50 Cent, Eminem and The Wire producer David Simon, Nina Davenport's First Comes Love, Jorge Hinojosa's Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp, with interviews by Snoop Dogg, Chris Rock and Quincy Jones, and Dan Setton's State 194, the Participant Media film about Palestinian politics.
Other docs booked into Toronto include Joshua Oppenheimer's The Act of Killing, executive produced by Errol Morris, Marina Zenovich's Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out, Storm Surfers 3D, a surfing doc by Australian directors Christopher Nelius and Justin McMillan, and a North American premiere for Brad Bernstein's Far Out Isn't Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story, a film about a subversive artist that features the late Maurice Sendak.
Canadian docs booked into Toronto include Simon Ennis' Lunarcy!, Jamie Kastner's The Secret Disco Revolution and and Barry Avrich's Show Stopper: The Theatrical Life of Garth Drabinsky, a portrait of disgraced Broadway impresario Garth Drabinsky.
TIFF earlier announced four documentaries, Liz Garbus's Love, Marilyn, a star-filled Marilyn Monroe biopic, and Shola Lynch's Free Angela & All Political Prisoners, and Maiken Baird's Venus & Serena and Liar's Autobiography the Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman, to screen as part of the Special Presentations program.
TIFF programmers also unveiled 10 films from Mumbai directors for its City to City sidebar, including Mohit Takalkar's The Bright Day, Habib Faisal's Ishaqzaade and Manjeet Singh's Mumbai's King.
And away from the Hollywood and Bollywood spotlight, Toronto unveiled its Vanguard program of experimental films.
That sidebar has world bows for Eva Sorhaug's 90 Minutes, from Norway, Chinese director Zhang Yuan's Beijing Flickers, and Peaches Does Herself, by Merrill Beth Nisker, whose stage name is Peaches.
There's also North American bows for UK director Peter Strickland's Berberian Sound Studio, U.S. filmmaker Michel Gondry's The We and the I, and Soi Cheang's Motorway, from Hong Kong.
And the TIFF Kids program has booked a world premeire for Sony Pictures Animation's Hotel Transylvania, which features Dracula voiced by Adam Sandler, ahead of a September 28 theatrical release.
The Toronto International Film Festival is set to run from September 6 to 16. | 2019-04-23T10:37:38Z | https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/toronto-film-festival-2012-films-midnight-madness-356312 |
The 15th Missouri Tiger soccer team (15-5-1. 7-3-0) won the Big 12 Tournament Championship on Sunday with a 1-0 win over No. 10 Colorado (14-4-4, 6-2-2) at Blossom Soccer Complex in San Antonio.
Senior captain Mo Redmond scored in the sixth minute and the defense held off a Buffalo charge to earn the program’s first ever conference crown. They’ll find their spot in the NCAA field of 64 tonight at 7pm on ESPNews.
Junior goalkeeper Tasha Dittamore recorded two saves to extend her single season record in shutouts to nine, and the team recorded their 11th shutout in 21 games this season.
Sophomore Alysha Bonnick was named the tournament’s offensive MVP while Dittamore earned defensive MVP honors. Along with Redmond, junior Meghan Pfeiffer and senior Kat Tarr were named to the 2008 Big 12 All-Tournament team. | 2019-04-19T10:23:03Z | https://www.missourinet.com/2008/11/10/mu-soccer-wins-first-ever-big-12-title/ |
I'm at a new coffee shop today in Nashville, one I haven't visited before. It's Monday after a busy work weekend and I'm just exhausted. My brain wants to rest; my calendar says to write. I'm not only struggling to find the words, I'm struggling to find the pictures in my mind that I want to describe for you. So I've pulled out photographs today, to see with my eyes what I can't conjure up in my mind.
I was fourteen years old the first time I saw the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. I remember the exterior as being lighter in color than I thought, this edifice of barely gray stone that traveled up into the sky higher than I imagined.
Seeing it was different than standing at the base of a skyscraper in New York City, because I knew the cathedral was built by hand. The height of the spires, the flying buttresses, the detailed statues, the gargoyles, all built and hand-carved hundreds of years ago. They first broke ground on it in 1163 and Notre Dame was completed in 1365. Yes, it took two hundred years to build that building. That's unfathomable to me. I can't envision anyone in our day starting any project knowing it likely wouldn't be completed until five generations into the future.
I have pictures of my high school best friends and I, sitting outside the cathedral, waiting on a bench. I'm wearing a pink sweater and purple hiking boots, which should just tell you everything you ever wanted to know about my teenage self. I also have a picture printed out and labeled in a scrapbook of the moment I walked inside.
The north rose stained glass window was like nothing I had ever seen. There it was, straight ahead, what seemed like miles away — the blues and pinks and yellows — a bright spot in a darker massive room. I couldn't stop staring at the light shining through it or marveling that someone had created every piece, stained it, sealed it in place, and then (and I seriously do not know how someone using thirteenth-century equipment could do this) raised it and positioned it so many stories up.
You can't get close enough to see this feature with your bare eyes, but the center of the north rose is Jesus as a baby and His mother, Mary. It's an incredible piece of art. The whole window is. The whole room is. The whole building is.
I've been back to Notre Dame a few times since. And every time I'm there, I can't help but think about the centuries of people who have sat in those pews before me. I think of all the people who have gathered there for one reason.
Because they believed in God. And wanted to remember Him.
My assistant, Eliza, and I travel together quite a bit, about three weekends a month for roughly eight months of the year. We rarely get tired of each other (separate hotel rooms is clutch), and we never run out of life stories or God stories to tell.
A few years ago, we realized that every city where we went for me to speak at a conference, church, or event began to look the same — just the inside of a plane, the inside of a hotel, the inside of a church or event space. It felt like we were wasting these opportunities a bit. We thought, hey — we're in ARGYLE, TEXAS, for heaven's sake. We should see it! We're in BOSTON. We're in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA. We're in LEWISTON, IDAHO. But we weren't seeing cities; we weren't experiencing culture; we weren't eating local. We were missing the best parts of the travel side of our jobs.
So we created a little something called Tour de Tastebuds. (Probably better known to some of you as #tourdetastebuds.) It started out simple. In every city where we traveled, Eliza and I would try to find the most hole-in-the-wall, local, delicious restaurant. We didn't want a chain; we didn't want fancy. We wanted the place we would pick on a Tuesday night with our family or friends if we lived in this particular city. And after eating, we would ask ourselves: Is this place in middle Alabama better than the meal we had last week in middle California? Up-or-down vote. On to the next place.
Then one fateful day, a few months into the competition, standing outside a barbecue restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we disagreed. I said the meal was the number-two restaurant experience of our fall season; she said it was number-one. I was floored and we were out of sync.
So we created a scoring system: 1–5 in three different categories.
1. Atmosphere. How's the decor? How's the service? What kind of experience do the other patrons seem to be having? Does the look and feel of the place match the food being served?
2. Taste. Simply, how is the food?
We now had a system, and suddenly felt like we'd accidentally started an Instagram version of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Which was fine with me because I love that show. It just meant that in addition to all the other ways we prep before heading out on a trip, we now have another line item to check off: finding the right restaurant for the tour. We want variety and local, so we ask online or ask friends from the city. Fairly often the host of the event has a Tour de Tastebuds recommendation for us, but only about half the time is that the one we actually judge.
Last spring we were speaking outside of Pittsburgh, and multiple people had told us the same place — Pamela's — for breakfast. It is also President Obama's favorite breakfast, so that said something to us as well. We arrived in town the night before and didn't need to be at the event until the next afternoon, so Eliza and I got up that morning, put Pamela's into our GPS, and headed out.
As we drove, part of what we were talking about was a really sad text conversation of mine from earlier that weekend, a miscommunication with a man who mattered to me. "It feels like things are falling apart, Eliza," I said to her, "and I'm fine if that's what happens. I really am. It just makes me worry that I've missed God somehow in this." It's that train track thing again, you know? I thought I had some good direction from the Lord of where these tracks were going to go, until things went way off the rails and I was confused.
We turned left to head up a hill, and there, at the top, sat a cathedral. We both gasped and tears came to our eyes. I pulled over on Elm Street and stopped the car right there on the incline, and we stared in silence.
"A cathedral," I whispered to Eliza.
"I know, I know," she said back. "And I know what it means."
For months, God kept putting me in the path of cathedrals. I've loved them my whole life actually, but in recent months I couldn't seem to get away from them. In other countries, like Scotland, this is pretty normal. Old churches built centuries ago are around every corner. But in America, not so much. I love them because, more than anything else, they remind me of the history of God.
Here's a confession: I am easily awed. Which is both a gift and a curse. Sometimes it makes me look like a country bumpkin who's never left home for the big city because, "Wow, y'all, look at that!" It means I'm too easily entertained and probably shouldn't be quite so impressed with our planet as I am. "A BUTTERFLY! THAT'S AMAZING!" says no normal person who has ever seen butterflies before. But I do. Often. I mean, did you know during their transformation inside the cocoon, they actually become sort of like goo before emerging? Mind-blowing.
I actually don't mind being awed. I like that I really like life. I like how often I'm just happy to be here and can look for lovely all around me. If you're familiar with the Enneagram, I'm a 7, and we 7s pretty much just love life most of the time ... or are trying to love it so we can avoid pain.
But cathedrals, for any of us, are awe-inspiring.
Churches are great. I go to one. But my church is a cement box with cement floors. Though it's been our church home for a while, it used to be a storage facility for Goodwill. Cathedrals, on the other hand, never used to be anything else. They were built with a purpose. They continue with that purpose. You never look at a cathedral and wonder what it used to be or what it is now. "Is that a cathedral I see in the distance or an Ikea?"
Cathedrals are monster buildings with minute details around every corner. Tall ornate ceilings, tiled floors, pews, pillars, Latin words inscribed across the walls. Designed in the massive shape of a cross, cathedrals are the way humans have always offered sanctuary and a place to gather to worship an invisible God. They're how we've invited others to come here and believe that there is more to this life than what any of us can see.
They're monuments to God's presence with His people.
People build monuments all the time, to a variety of different things. They all exist to mark a place or a time that doesn't need to be forgotten by the human race. And typically they're accompanied by some kind of historical marker that describes what this statue or building is commemorating.
I LOVE reading historical markers. In fact, walking from my house to my local coffee shop, I pass two historical markers on the sidewalk, and I read both of them word for word every time. It feels mildly insane because DIDN'T I JUST READ THOSE YESTERDAY? But it also matters to me. Someone carved letters out of cement so that the people who lived and did something important in this spot, in this little corner of the universe, would not be forgotten.
And throughout time, at least throughout the modern ages, the most prominent marking has become cathedrals, which people built to remember God.
I walked into Frothy Monkey, a little eatery in the 12 South area of Nashville, to meet our former intern, Sarah, for breakfast. You just cannot go wrong eating breakfast at Frothy. I usually get "The California" — toast and sprouts and avocado slices and two over-medium eggs. I go a little diva and ask for gluten-free toast and a side of crispy bacon. And seriously, it is the breakfast of my dreams.
Someday we can talk about how I used to think runny eggs were the grossest thing in the world until I had these runny eggs at Flat White Kitchen in Durham, England, and they changed my life and I've never been the same. Scrambled eggs are legitimately a memory for me because why would you eat those when you could have eggs over medium? That's where I stand on eggs.
I'd gotten back just a few days before from that trip to Pittsburgh with Eliza. I couldn't wait to tell Sarah how God had shown up, right there on a hill in Pennsylvania. I came in the back door of Frothy and walked up the stairs. The walls inside are decorated with local art which they change out randomly. (Well, it may not be random to them, but it is certainly random to me.) And get this. EVERY picture on the wall was a drawing of a cathedral. YES. FOR REAL. Big regal buildings from around the world.
Sarah was sitting at a table for two along the wall, where a church pew runs the length of the room, creating about seven "tables for two." Sarah looked up at me as I walked toward her. My hand was over my mouth.
"Sarah ..." I said, almost more a gasp than actually talking. "Look at the walls. It's all cathedrals. How long have these been here? Are they new? Who made them? Is this a joke?"
I didn't sit down. I just walked all around the coffee shop and looked at every picture. A few were labeled "churches" instead of cathedrals, but they had the same look. The same regal build. The same hard-as-stone, not moving, not shaking, survived-fire-and-doubt-and-wind-and-pain look.
God did not want me to miss this. Clearly. He was saying something to me ... because the heart of this book and the heart of cathedrals seem to be about the same. This may be why God brought the theme to me in the first place. The heart of my struggles involves holding tight to what cathedrals have always meant.
God is who He says He is. Kinder than you imagine. And people have gathered together in cathedrals fordecades to be reminded of who He is. That's the only reason those cross-shaped buildings were even created. To remember Him.
When Eliza and I turned that corner in Pittsburgh, and the cathedral rose over the hill, we both burst into tears. And days later, as I sat down with Sarah and looked at the cathedrals lining the walls of Frothy Monkey, tears came to my eyes again.
Because there He was. Again and again. Reminding me to remember Him.
I was playing Chutes and Ladders with my five-year-old friend Troy. It's a game I've played for the majority of my life, but knowing how to play doesn't help at all as far as winning goes. There is zero correlation between the time you've put into the game and your chances of winning. Because it is all up to chance.
If it's been a while since you played, here's a quick recap. The game board is a grid of one hundred boxes, ten rows of ten, with each square numbered in order — 1 at the bottom right corner, 100 at the top left. All the game pieces start at 1, and the goal of each player is to reach 100 first. Each turn begins with the roll of a single die (or the flick of a spinner), and the number determines how many spaces you move. Throughout the board are ladders that allow you to skip ahead a few boxes if you land at the base of them. But plenty of chutes also appear, causing you to slide back down the board if you're unlucky enough to land on those.
Troy was slaughtering me in the game. I would roll a six and land right on top of a chute, sending me sliding back to the start. Troy would roll a one and get to climb a ladder up ten or fifteen spaces. He was giggling like crazy and trash-talking just as much. I was laughing on the outside, playing along with him, having a great attitude about it. But on the inside? NOT HAPPY ONE BIT. I was super mad, like the kind of mad that almost gives you goose bumps. Anger goose bumps. Yes, they are a thing. How was this kid beating me? I have a college education and my own home and I know how to multiply. (He has NONE of those things, can do NONE of those things.) And yet he was killing me.
Webb, Troy's older brother, was across the room from us, doing a Star Wars puzzle. Looked like a good plan to me. I caught sight of Molly, their mom, walking in. She could instantly see how badly I was losing.
"Oh, Annie," she said, "what's happened here?"
Looking up to her from the floor, my face said it all. We've been friends for about twenty-five years, so she knows how to interpret my many and varied faces. "Things are not going so well for me over here," I responded through gritted teeth.
She laughed. That's what best friends do. They laugh at your pain, especially when it's brought on by children and board games.
The game took longer than I wanted — one of those slow, painful board game deaths with lots of twists and turns (eh, chutes and ladders). It ended with him landing on the 100 and then running laps around me, pumping his fists in the air. That's when I decided to write him out of my will.
Troy beat me. It was official.
I immediately started cleaning up the game while he protested that we should go again. I would not. I suggested (insisted) we switch to reading books because, guess what, kid, I know how to read ALL the words. Boom. Sucker.
Copyright © 2018 Annie F. Downs.
Remember God 4.8 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 13 reviews.
This is a deeply personal book that makes you feel as though you are talking over coffee with your best friend. So many things that we feel, Annie does too, so this makes this a book we can relate to. This book reminds us that even in our most dire or difficult circumstances, God is there. Even when we question whether He really is. Annie shares her own struggles with wondering if God is truly good, kind and there for her and she goes through very trying times. She is vulnerable with us and truly shares her heart. Annie is very open in this book and shares the good and bad of her life. I think it spoke to me because she didn't try to sugar-coat her life. She goes through things and has the same types of feelings that we all do. It wasn't always easy reading about her struggles but it was beneficial to see how she points us back to God and His grace and love. I think this is a book that will definitely speak to the heart of the hurting. Remember God is beautifully written and I give it 4 out of 5 stars. *This book was provided to me by LifeWay. I received a copy of this book to review but I was not financially compensated in any way. The opinions expressed are my own and are based on my observations while reading this book.
In Remember God, Annie F. Downs tells the story about one recent year of her life. As Downs recalls key life events, she takes her readers on a journey of doubt and struggle, as well as hope and trust in God. It took me a while to become accustomed to her narrative’s somewhat choppy style and abrupt transitions. However, maybe this was intentionally done to mirror how life can feel like sometimes. I would say this book is geared towards a female audience, although the act of “remembering God” is something that is vital for everyone. Downs has written several books, but this was the first time I have read her writing. She is extremely open and honest with her readers about her relationship with God. She is not afraid to reveal her doubts, pain and disappointment. Her introspective writing style makes her relatable and her ability to discern God’s voice is inspiring. Downs also has a playful sense of humor that shines through even through difficult circumstances. The lessons Downs shares in Remember God are a valuable reminder that God is the author of our story and that we should not forget that He is in control.
This book was so hard to put down. Many Christian writers try to be vulnerable, but sometimes they try too hard to connect with a reader and it can come across forced. However, Annie Downs lets you into her world in a very real and authentic way. She shares her questions, her journey, uncertainties, and fears with the reader. When she begins to have issues after her book doesn’t get on a certain list, she shares how she handled it and how she went looking for God in all of it. She talks about playing computer games and staying in bed, as well as finding herself counting down the hours and minutes until she can get back to her hotel room bed while out on a speaking engagement. This is the kind of thing that many people face in their lives, but don’t share and it helps to see how Downs deals with her feelings. Downs lets you into her world when things aren’t going well or things aren’t happening in a way where it’s wrapped up all neatly in a bow. It’s refreshing to have an authentic voice sharing what happens when you’re in a storm and have questions are waiting on an answer. She writes about being in the “wilderness” and trusting God through it. This book feels like reading memoirs or a journal kind of like Gail Godwin’s diaries. It really pulls you in and makes you feel what she’s going through and, in turn, it provides ways to help you in going through what you are dealing with. Readers who enjoy Downs’ books will love this one and anyone looking for an authentic voice will love it as well. I read a lot of Christian non-fiction and this was my first book I’ve read by Downs, but she’s definitely made a fan here. I received this book from BH Publishing and Lifeway in return for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
In “Remember God” Annie is speaking of moments in her life where she is led to remember God. Some of those moments are difficult and heartbreaking but she draws closer to remember God. Annie’s writing style is journal like, effortless, and packed with detail without being wordy, it’s as though I am listening to an old friend. I can imagine the spaces and people she describes so vividly. Annie is transparent which shows her vulnerability. Annie’s thoughts are relatable and pure. This book reminds me that God will continue to be a guiding force when we seek Him; we must maintain patience and continue to be faithful though. Each time I sat down to read, I felt as though I was exactly where I was supposed to be.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. It came at just the perfect time in my life! Annie is a single woman, just like I am, wondering if God truly is kind because He hasn't given her a husband. The book is vulnerable and such a great journey to read about. I highly recommend!
How do you feel about God and the Christian life when things aren't going according to your plans. When your dreams don't come true, is God still kind? Good? In Remember God, Annie Downs wrestles with some hard questions in her life and she lets us get a glimpse of what that looks like. Remember God is written as sort of a memoir of Downs' year as she wrestles with God. Downs asks the question, Is God always kind, really deep down always? Downs is single and not only is she single but she is single well past when she thought she would be married if her life had gone according to her plan. This brave woman opens her heart and her life and shows us how God is not only kind but he does exceedingly and abundantly above all that we can ask or imagine (Eph. 3:20). However, initially that did not look or feel like how Downs wanted it to look. She shares how God grew her heart and soul through the year--a year with both a limp and a blessing. I am not single. I am a middle-aged woman with a different set of hopes and dreams that seem to be taking forever. My wrestling is different than Downs, but yet I relate so well to her wrestling. Her writing style is so conversational and down-to-earth that I feel like I am right there with her and as I read Remember God, I can get a glimpse into her heart. . .and I want to share mine. Her writing invites me to open up to God a little more and open up to those around me. These past couple of years as I have faced challenges, I have wanted to hide. . .but Downs invites me to open up with God, to listen for His voice and to grow. I like that she is a journaler. I journal too and wrote quotes and notes as I read this book. I invite you to read this book, open up with God and take some notes too. I think Remember God will help you reflect on your life and to grow in Him as it is helping me. I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.
Remember God, is not a just a story that is expressed throughout another book. These very pages open an invitation to walk with Annie herself along her journey with the Lord. It is a very personal and vulnerable journey that we are privileged to step into. This book will not only impact your heart, but will give you permission to walk confidently in the very season that you are stewarding yourself. This is a book for everyone because everyone is writing their own story. Everyone is walking through their own personal season. This is a story of a woman who invites us into that very intimate, personal place with the Lord. Causing us to take a step back and not only reflect on what is happening, but begin to see God's hand through our very own season. Causing us to reflect on His very nature that has been there through every step of the way. We begin to reflect and remember his ever-present hand of friendship. Not only in the seasons of blessings, but even in the seasons where we can't seem to see anything, but an empty space. Although, it is within that very emptiness where God meets us. It is within that silence where we begin to hear Him speak. It is within that very wilderness where we begin to not only experience, but we begin to remember His very faithfulness. For if He did it then- He will do it now. He is not only the God of tomorrow, but He is the God of today. So take hold of this book and dive into a personal journey with Annie herself, with God Himself. Plus, you gain a friend through this. Everyone who picks up a book written by Annie leaves with a new friend by their side. She is inviting you to walk with her. To hear her story and begin to find confidence in your very own story.
I received the Christian Audio audiobook (read by Annie herself!) after preordering my book and paused it in a dozen places to think through the words of truth and wisdom Annie had just shared. By sharing heartfelt, honest snippets of her own story over the past couple of years, Annie reminds us that God is always kind - even and especially if that doesn't look like what we expect the endings of our own stories will. For times of loneliness, doubt, fear, or tiredness in the faith - Annie reminds us to look around at what we do have, at what He has made, and in all things, to remember God in an age where we so easily forget.
Annie brings her hope, her doubts, her triumphs, and her pain authentically and in equal measure in Remember God. From the start, I was tempted to skip to the end to see how Annie answers the question, "Is God kind?" but as she reminds us, everything that happens along the way matters just as much as the end (and maybe more). I heard Annie say on a podcast that the writing of this book was like building a bridge as she was walking it - I am so grateful for the fierce honesty and faith she laid down in every step.
I love Annie Downs. In my mind, we are totally BFFs... we have not (yet) met, but I know we will know each other already when we do because as much as our lives are different and we are not the same, our spirits speak the same language and -- you guys! She is so much fun! Even when she is sharing with such vulnerability about her brokenness and how she knows God but sometimes forgets to trust His goodness. (Been there? Yeah... me, too!) I am relistening to the audio version as I (not so patiently) await the arrival of the 'actual' book... it's so good! It's so Annie and God... and they are one of my favorite combos! God has been writing a different kind of hard in our life and I recall over and over singing worship songs with lyrics like, "You have been so, so good to me... You have been so, so kind to me..." and songs about how He is a Good, Good Father and I knew it was true --even though it sure didn't feel like it! Man... we need this offering and I am so thankful and so proud of Annie for being brave (ya see what I did there?) and sharing her journey as God continues to write her story! This book is full of stories... and it's also full of scripture. It's full of Annie, and it's full of God! And who wouldn't want to read a book like that? In fact, you may just want to order two because you're not going to want to keep it all to yourself! We all need the reminder that God is good... especially in the world right now where it is oh so easy to forget to remember!
The most powerful book yet from Annie F. Downs! As a fan of her previous books & her podcast (That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs), I expected to enjoy this book, but ended up LOVING it! She shares with brave transparency about the difficulties of walking faithfully in the tension of what God has promised & current life circumstances. Her words are the perfect combination of truth, honesty, encouragement, humor & preaching! A must read for anyone who has ever found themselves saying, "God, this isn't what I thought my life would look like." | 2019-04-26T01:12:42Z | https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/remember-god-annie-f-downs/1128491907?ean=9781433646898 |
13/11/2017 · You'll find a lot of powercells by scrapping commons. I've started burning all my gold on commons everyday and pieces I get are roughly around the same price as the shop. Powercells are just the bonus. Once you combine those pieces, you get a rare item then scrap it to get even more rare powercells.... 29/10/2016 · It seems to me, the persistent state of the world get glitched over time and what helped me so far, is to clear the world state. It resets the flora, fauna, resources and so on, however you keep all your items, base, ships.
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Hailing from Chicago and Melbourne, Australia respectively, Kevin Pariso and Joel Witenberg together make up the Brooklyn duo, Surf Rock is Dead. Embodying the beachiness of their namesake's genre through a new wave filter, the band have spent the last two years crafting an infectious brand of dream-pop in the vein of bands from a nether time.
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iovation found that online retail transactions made from Black Friday through Cyber Monday 2015 increased 143 percent from 2013 and 43 percent from 2014. In addition, iovation’s data showed that on Cyber Monday 2015, there were approximately 50 percent more online retail transactions than a typical recent Monday.
1.06 percent of retail online transactions were fraudulent.
0.62 percent of all retail online transactions conducted from mobile devices were fraudulent.
0.15 percent of financial services industry transactions were fraudulent.
0.17 percent of all financial services online transactions conducted from mobile devices were fraudulent.
The top types of online fraud were: 1) credit card fraud, 2) identity theft and 3) friendly chargebacks—when a customer uses a legitimate credit card to make a purchase, but then disputes the transaction, resulting in a chargeback to the site.
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Sunbloom is a new band based out of Seattle, WA, but the outfit's first batch of material was written on the other side of the country. "I was feeling very stagnate in Seattle, nothing getting done, I needed to change my head space, so I left," says guitarist/vocalist Jeff Mclean about his stint living in Brooklyn, NY. "Luckily, I had some good friends going to school in New York City, Seb Choe (Cool Void, Broken Spear) let me sleep on their couch and play their Jazzmaster for a couple weeks, I'm super grateful for that period, I got a lot of writing done."
"This is a song about how life can feel overwhelming sometimes and frivolous things add up and seem insurmountable but hopefully there's a little beauty in the thought, at the end we're all just flowers," Jeff says about the track.
Dizzy Spell was recorded by Capt. Tripps (Gag, Milk Music, Big Bite) at High Command Studios and mastered by Amy Dragon at Telegraph Mastering (Elliott Smith, Power Trip). The Sunbloom lineup that tracked the EP has changed since Will left to focus on his school studies, but Jeff called on Kyle McCollum (Cavurn, Singled Out) into the fold. With the EP dropping soon and shows being planned, 2019 looks good for the Seattle combo.
The Dizzy Spell EP will be released by Bad Form Records on Feb. 20 and can be pre-ordered here. | 2019-04-18T18:34:42Z | http://www.noecho.net/features/sunbloom-band |
I know for most of my readers it is the day after Thanksgiving, and I hope you all had a great holiday. I do not celebrate Thanksgiving, not being American, but yesterday we did celebrate my Mum's birthday with a large, delicious family meal.
So in the spirit of both Thanksgiving and my Mum's birthday, I want to take a moment to thank her. She is an amazing mother, has always supported me even if she has not understood why I want to do things, and has always made sure I believe in my own abilities. Leaving home, going to university, doing something with my life - these were always a given for me. Not just because she worked hard to provide me with those opportunities but because she encouraged me to do those things. I always thought I would leave home young, go to uni and live my own life and Mum has always supported that. And she has always supported my want to write - which is not easy to accept. It's hard to make something of yourself when it comes to being a writer, buy Mum has always told me I can do it. And I appreciate that, Mum. Thanks.
Now, onto today's food. I have been waiting to share this with you for ages. I want to make it for my family next week with the amazing fresh tomatoes grown by my grandparents. I love this pasta so much. It is a weekly meal for me now.
This is such an amazing pasta - so simple, so easy and so delicious. I never realised how little effort was required to make such a delicious tomato sauce for pasta. I have to admit, my Mum and Nonna's pasta sauces are still my favourite, but for a quick weeknight meal this is very simple. If you are rushing home after a long day, within 30 minutes you can have an amazing meal on the table that everyone will enjoy.
You can taste the basil and garlic in the background of the sauce, but the tomato is the standout of this dish. Fresh, soft and juicy; it practically falls apart in your mouth. Combine these flavours with the sharp cheddar cheese, which has gently melted into the pasta, and you have a winner. I really can't explain this dish any better than that - you just have to try it to see for yourself.
Level of Difficulty: This is so easy. Who knew such a fresh, delicious tomato sauce would take so little time?
Menu Options: You can definitely add more or less tomatoes based on your personal love of tomatoes. You could change the cheese to mozzarella or parmesan, or add more cheese. Again, this is such a basic recipe you can do whatever you please to make it your own.
Adapted (just barely) from: Kitchen Confidante. This beautiful dish is not my brainchild. I made very small changes to the recipe but not much. The lovely Liren at Kitchen Condfidante is responsible for this. Go check her out now.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add in the pasta and cook according to package directions. Personally, I like my pasta to be soft, so it takes around 15-20 minutes.
Over medium-high heat, add the oil and garlic to a large frypan. When the garlic is golden add the tomatoes, salt, black pepper, basil and oil and mix well.
When the tomato mixture has started to boil and the tomatoes are starting to break up, lower the heat to medium and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 – 15 minutes. The tomatoes should become very soft and break apart and a chunky, red sauce should form. This is when you know the sauce is complete.
Drain the pasta completely and while in its saucepan, add the tomato sauce, cheese and lemon juice. Mix well so the cheese melts into the pasta. When the pasta is sufficiently coated in sauce, serve warm, topped with parmesan cheese.
Thanks Jessie :) I loved your Thanksgiving post - it was beautiful!
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Below is a list of some possible improvements you can make to your home which will have a positive effect on the energy performance of the property.
An EPC may recommend upgrading the boiler as many older gas fired boilers are deemed to be inefficient or less efficient than their modern counterparts. They are also more harmful due to their poor efficiency. If your gas fired boiler is 10-15 years old it might be worth considering an upgrade.
Many homes have a conventional wall mounted boiler, which typically achieve about 70% efficiency. However, new condensing boilers have a greater efficiency and can add anything up to 15 SAP points to your homes efficiency rating which may put it in a higher band.
Condensing boilers are the most efficient type of boiler. This type of boiler typically has an efficiency of around 95% and can save you up to a third on home heating bills. By law, gas boilers fitted in England and Wales must now be high efficiency condensing boilers.
Hot water is used for a range of activities within the home, including washing and bathing. Considerable savings can be made by improving the insulation of the hot water cylinder. Cylinder jackets are designed to insulate the tank and keep the water temperature hot for longer. Insulation comes in a range of sizes and thicknesses and should be a minimum of 75mm to minimise heat loss.
By fitting a hot water cylinder thermostat to regulate water temperature, it will reduce energy used by overheating the water within the cylinder.
Insulation can help reduce heat loss through the ceiling and loft space. Any house can be improved to reduce energy consumption, reduce heat losses and consequently reduce the environmental impact of the building.
Loft insulation should be a minimum thickness of 250mm to minimise heat loss through the ceiling of your home.
Cavity wall insulation can reduce heat loss through the walls of a property. Cavity Wall insulation, loft insulation, sound proofing and roof insulation can all increase energy efficiency and reduce the heat loss of your home.
Installation of cavity wall insulation provides significant improvements in home energy performance and savings on utility bills and costs. Before proceeding it is necessary to ascertain the construction of the house to see what type of insulation can be installed. There are a number of installers and specialist companies who will be able to provide you with information on installing cavity wall and loft insulation in your home as well as advice for improvement grants.
Controls for the heating system are designed to make your home system more efficient and save fuel. In order to function efficiently the boiler requires: Time Switches/Programmers, Circuit Controls, Central Heating Pumps and Thermostatic Radiator Valves in order for the boiler to function efficiently.
Without some or any of these controls efficiency will be reduced and the boiler will use more fuel.
The ‘Timer/Programmer’ can switch the entire system on or off at times set by the user and can store pre-set periods to turn boiler off when not in use.
Cylinder thermostat should be positioned about 1/3 of the height from the base of the hot water cylinder. It should be set at between 55-60 0/c. The cylinder thermostat can stop the hot water circuit and the boiler, provided no other control is demanding heat.
A room thermostat prevents the boiler from cycling, continuously wasting fuel and decreasing the service life of the boiler. The location of the room thermostat is usually in the hallway of the property.
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) replace existing valves fitted to radiators. They are more energy efficient and can improve the rating of a home.
Solar Water Heating panels: these absorb the energy from the sun and transfer it to heat water. These can provide about 1/3 of your hot water needs and reduce CO2 emissions.
Photovoltaic panels: transform solar radiation directly into electricity which can be used throughout your home in the same way as electricity you currently buy from your energy supplier.
Specialists should be consulted when considering installing either type of solar panel due to its build requirements (e.g. adequate roof space and type of roof). | 2019-04-25T07:45:54Z | http://www.epcwestcountry.com/epc-recommendations/ |
According to the latest data pulled in summer 2016 as part of a statewide public awareness and attitudes survey, awareness of STEM has almost doubled from 26% measured in 2012 to 49% measured today.
The Iowa STEM effort is all about improving student interest and achievement, as well as helping connect those passions to STEM careers in Iowa, in partnership with higher education, PreK-12 schools, business and industry, nonprofits, governmental agencies and more. Instrumental in that quest is to grow a state full of STEM-literate citizens knowledgeable about the demand and eager to help convey that message on to their family, friends, co-workers and more.
To measure progress on that objective, an independent and annual statewide survey of public attitudes toward and awareness of STEM has been conducted annually since 2012 by the Center for Social and Behavioral Research (CSBR) at the University of Northern Iowa. Approximately 1,800 randomly-selected Iowans participate in the telephone survey each year to help the STEM Council gauge the public’s knowledge and support for STEM efforts.
The number of Iowans who have read, seen or heard about STEM has almost doubled from 26% measured in 2012 to 49% today. Although that proportion is unchanged since last year, the five-year trend for overall awareness of STEM among Iowans statewide has measurably increased about every two years from one-quarter of Iowans in 2012 to approximately 40% of Iowans when measured in 2013 and 2014 to approximately half of Iowans in 2015 and 2016.
93% of Iowans believe STEM education should be a priority in their local school districts, up from 90% in 2015.
61% of Iowans agree with the statement, “Overall, the quality of STEM education in Iowa is high,” up from 58% measured in 2015.
These and much more findings will be included in the 2016-17 Iowa STEM Evaluation Report to be released next summer. Programs of the STEM Council are annually measured by an inter-university collaboration of the Research Institute for Studies in Education at Iowa State University, Iowa Testing Programs at the University of Iowa and UNI’s CSBR. Until then, results from previous reports are available at www.IowaSTEM.gov/iowa-stem-evaluation. | 2019-04-21T10:31:17Z | https://www.iowastem.gov/newsletter/february-2017/measuring-STEM-awareness |
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today adjourned hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A, which gives special rights and privileges to people of Jammu and Kashmir, saying its three-judge bench has been hearing the case and will consider whether it has to be referred to a larger bench.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice A M Khanwilkar said the matter has to be heard by a three-judge bench and Justice D Y Chandrachud, who is also a part of the bench, was not present.
CJI Misra observed that the apex court has to consider whether Article 35-A goes against the basic structure of the Constitution.
The provision, which leads to such women from the state forfeiting their rights over property, also applies to their heirs.
“Once you have challenged the constitutional validity of Article 35-A, it has to go before a Constitution bench. A three-judge bench will determine it. A three-judge bench has been dealing with it,” the CJI said.
The Jammu and Kashmir government had on August 3 moved the apex court seeking adjournment of today’s hearing on petitions challenging the validity of Article 35-A, citing the upcoming local body elections.
During the hearing today, the counsel appearing for the petitioners challenging the validity of Article 35-A opposed the move by the state government seeking adjournment of the matter.
Several interlocutory petitions have been filed in support of Article 35-A by various individuals and civil society groups seeking continuance of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Later, three petitions filed by West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee, Dr Charu Wali Khanna, and Kali Dass were clubbed together. | 2019-04-20T03:10:53Z | https://kashmirreader.com/2018/08/06/supreme-court-adjourns-hearing-on-article-35a/ |
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