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What is hope?
Asked by Adirondackwannabe (36114 ) May 20th, 2014
This came to me while I was trying to answer Glopro’s question about giving up. What exactly is hope?
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Back in December of 2009 I posted a picture of some Snoopy cupcakes I made for my mom's birthday. For her birthday this year we took it to the next level :) I now have 2 little ones instead of just one so I did a horrible cheat and didn't actually bake the cake. My sister picked up a blank one from Costco! My true love isn't baking through, it's actually decorating so it was kind of cool. I printed out a couple of pictures from Google Images and just copied them onto the cake by piping.
And my boy is 3 now! I scoured Google Images with him at my side for an idea what to do. He was surprisingly very opinionated about how his cake should look! I ordered the kit online like I did last year with this Diego cake and got step-by-step instructions. Each step is so simple and easy. I love how everything comes together to produce the end result, and I love people thinking it was a store bought cake when they first see it. As long as they believe me when I tell them it's not! We made the switch to vegan foods about a year and a half ago and it has been a journey. I think my diet and health will forever be a work in progress. I have great will-power at the store but not so much in other people's homes... Last year I wasn't ready to try a vegan cake but now that I've been experimenting more with the world of vegan baking I took it on! I did pumpkin spice like last year too and this year it turned out even better I think (everything tastes better when it's cruelty free)! I still used store bought frosting in the interest of time and sanity. This cake took 6 cans of frosting. As you can see there is a big hole in the middle of the cake that I cut out in the first step so I had leftover cake. I did attempt to make cake pops but it's nothing I'd take a picture of. I don't think I'll be making those again though. Cake mixed together with the frosting is a bit much to bite into when you already have birthday cake right there. I think one birthday cake is enough sugar for any occasion!
My son's 2nd birthday sneaked up on my in no time at all! This year it seemed to be even hotter than ever, probably was, because here we are at the end of October and it's still too hot to enjoy being outside. Needless to say, we are ready to embrace "Fall" or at least look forward to what comes next when hopefully it cools off a bit! So we went with a pumpkin cake, which is one of Lincoln's favorite flavors. I used the same recipe that I used on the pumpkin cupcakes a couple of years back so I knew it was a sure thing. One of his favorite obsessions right now is Diego and Dora so I found this cake decorating kit online that I ordered that included the trees and cars and bridge you see on the cake. The website also had step by step instructions on how to create the look you see above. I wish I could take credit for imagining this, but at least I was able to reproduce it! It was actually really fun and relaxing, just following the steps, using the colors and piping tips it told me to, like painting by number or something. :-)
A friend of mine I went to high school with was graduating from pharmacy school and trusted me to make her graduation cake! I was very honored, and of course put a ton of pressure on myself to make it turn out the best I could for her. This was made with a big sheet cake on the bottom with a bunch of round cakes cut in half and stacked on their side on top if it. It was my first time working with that much fondant and rolling it out, but I think it turned out pretty good! She ordered the rice paper print out for the writing that was very easy to apply and the cake itself was red velvet. I was unable to make it to the graduation party but heard everyone loved it so I'm happy!
So this is what happens when I wait to long before posting these up here. I remember making these for Sarina's birthday but I don't think I remember what kind they were, or really making them hehe. My poor brain... I think they might have been strawberry!
For my son's first birthday we decided to go with a Dr. Suess theme. This was my very first time experimenting with fondant and painting on fondant. I felt like a little kid playing with silly putty, that part was awesome. I made the fondant using a recipe I found online using marshmallows so it was pretty easy to work with. I had a little trouble with the black paint and getting that just right but I learned it was probably because my fondant was a little too greasy in some places. Half of the cupcakes are chocolate and half are carrot cake.
So in my attempt to get out of the house and be around other human beings with teeth, who can speak, and don't crap in their pants, I joined a couple of meetup.com mom groups. The first meetup I went to was for the group "crazy fun moms and families of the southeast valley". I was happily surprised to find out that they are in fact both crazy and fun. I tried to gain acceptance into this new group by bringing cupcakes that matched the theme of their get together, which was "all wigged out". It seemed to work. Either that, or they liked my financial contributions to LeftRightCenter and Bunco, neither of which I won, and if you know me, you know I really really like to win :-) But at least they were games of pure luck, those I don't mind losing AS MUCH because it doesn't say anything about my abilities. Maybe one night they will play Fooseball or Risk or Scrabble and I can show them who not to mess with MUAH HAHAHA. Anyway, these are my wigged out cupcakes. Pretty simple chocolate cake and cream cheese and chocolate frosting. Not much to explain beyond that! | <urn:uuid:9afaf833-6058-4a9a-9a33-0f3eab816129> | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | http://arizonacupcake.blogspot.com/ | 2018-05-26T07:36:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867374.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20180526073410-20180526093410-00337.warc.gz | en | 0.987966 | 1,262 |
Comparing Mythologies by Cree playwright and novelist Tomson Highway is the publication of his Charles R. Bronfman Lecture in Canadian Studies at University of Ottawa given in 2002. In this brief pamphlet Highway brings his extensive knowledge of Euro-Western and Cree mythologies into an analysis of Canada's mythology. By drawing on Christian, Greek, and Cree myths and narratives, Highway explores the basic principles of each and compares them. From the Christian with one male God and the Greek with many gods, he explores these concepts with the Aboriginal (Cree) deity figure which is female. It is Highway's belief that the Canadian mythology or narrative is based on a combination of each of these founding myths. The lecture is introduced by John Moss who provides a brief background to Tomson Highway's artistic career. | <urn:uuid:2fc33f43-79cc-4259-84dd-09479e47fe91> | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | https://goodminds.com/products/0776605674 | 2022-07-04T03:44:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104293758.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220704015700-20220704045700-00737.warc.gz | en | 0.962648 | 159 |
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CryBabyCry are a trio from Wakefield and this is their latest single Love Got Me Wrong. These guys burst onto the scene accidentally after filling in an empty gig spot (that’s a story we must hear) in 2013 and have garnered quite the fan club in their home of Northern Ireland. They even managed to perform at last year’s Reading & Leeds Festival, and after checking out this song, I’m gutted I didn’t get to see them.
Love Got Me Wrong is a superb gritty uppercut to the face of the soppy love songs with guitar riffs that do not know how to quit, drums that hit harder than a punch to the dick, and vocals that scream the absolute passion out of love. CryBabyCry really let loose on this single, riffing into some intense psychedelic rock sections that sound fantastic, and the amount of vocal pair ups and vocal hooks are pretty freaking insane. They remind me of Kill It Kid when they burst onto the scene many years ago, and that’s a good thing.
This is a superb track full of twists and turns but one thing that’s constantly present is its desire to blow your mind with musical goodness. Love Got Me Wrong is gritty, catchy and just really freaking good man. Stream the track below, and come tell us how good it is by checking out Exploding Head Syndrome on Facebook and Twitter. | <urn:uuid:a9e28d5a-c2e8-48e9-ac4a-e66a82c9c13e> | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | https://explodingheadsyndrome.co.uk/2015/07/01/love-got-me-wrong-by-crybabycry-track-review/ | 2018-07-17T22:46:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589932.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717222930-20180718002930-00002.warc.gz | en | 0.930351 | 289 |
I remember the first time I ever tried eggnog.
It was non-alcoholic, of course - I couldn't have been older than 10 at the time - but because I wasn't prepared for anything but what it appeared to be, which was a milkshake, I still had to hold it at arm's length to stare at it and ask, "Grandma, what's in this?"
The whipped egg and the nutmeg, practically the defining features of the holiday drink, were out of range for my ten-year-old palate. And now, though I've long since added many tastes and textures to my "acceptable foods" list, milkshakes and similarly heavy drinks have not survived those palate-expanding changes.
As a result, I've never added eggnog to my holiday menu. Still, seeing the plethora of recipes for eggnog and the overflowing milk coolers of eggnog at the supermarket, I can't help but feel I'm missing out somehow during the holiday season. I mean, heck, I appreciate nutmeg! But yeah, okay, I'm not kicking down any kitchen doors to get eggs, cream, and sugar in my holiday drink... So how do I join in on the fun?
I think the world-famous sugar cookie needs to step in here. I can't imagine a cookie better suited to showing off subtle flavor enhancements (ie. nutmeg + bourbon) than the sugar cookie. And - as if I needed to talk them up more - a good sugar cookie is soft. Like sooft. Little pillows you can sink your teeth into. And you can cut them into shapes for the holiday season and decorate them with icing and sprinkles... what could be a better base for a Christmas cookie?
Now I'm sensing skepticism. How can a sugar cookie be anything but the, like, arch-nemesis of healthy? Aren't those things just filled with butter and sugar and then topped with more butter and sugar?
Yes. Well, normally they are. Even worse, if you get those really really soft, too-sweet ones (that most people just love) at the grocery store, you get preservatives and ridiculous amounts of food coloring, too! Woohoo.
But not these ones. It's true! I know it's hard to believe. Two of my friends, individually, upon being presented with a "healthy sugar cookie," just laughed at that like it was a joke.
Seriously, though. These cookies keep the extremely soft, chewy texture, and the heavenly sweetness (but not gaggy sweetness!) that a sugar cookie should - must - have. Using white whole wheat or whole wheat pastry flour, it's entirely possible to make good 100% whole wheat sugar cookies. Plus, no matter what your friends say about not liking Stevia in their baked things, at 1/3 c. Stevia and 2/3 c. sugar, the Stevia is completely incognito - nothing but the beautiful, decadent sweetness is added to the cookies, minus so many extra calories.
Oh, and the best part: I've been loving extra-virgin organic coconut oil in just about everything, for its medium-chain triglycerides (which are more easily metabolized by the body and therefore less prone to hanging around), its appetite-reducing effect, and its usefulness in everything you could normally bake with butter. The coconut oil makes these cookies over-the-top soft and fluffy... without making me feel soft and fluffy! I mean, as long as I actually share the cookies as opposed to eating them all myself.
I guess I'll have to save a few for Santa.
Glazed Eggnog Sugar Cookies
Whatever you do, don't miss out on this glaze. It doesn't add a significant amount of sugar or calories to each individual scone (about 15 calories apiece) but it makes them glisten like ice and taste like heaven!
2 c. (240 g) white whole wheat flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
1/4 c. (60 g) coconut oil, solid + room temp (in this recipe, you can't taste the coconut oil)
1/3 c. (8 g) powdered stevia (at this amount, no one can tell it's in the cookies)
2/3 c. (150 g) white sugar (or swap up to 1/3 c. more out for stevia)
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 whole egg
3 egg whites (or 1/4 c. liquid egg whites)
1/2 c. nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Up to 1/8 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg (or 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg)
For the glaze:
2 - 2 1/2 T. rum or bourbon (or 1 tsp. vanilla extract + 2 T. water)
1/2 c. powdered sugar (powdered stevia would work, too, if you like the taste)
less than 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg (or about 1/8 tsp. ground)
1/8 - 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Optional: Sprinkles, reserved until just after glazing
In a food processor, or with a pastry blender, combine flour through salt thoroughly, until no more clumps of coconut oil remain. If using the food processor, transfer to a large bowl.
Combine the egg, egg whites, yogurt, vanilla, and nutmeg in the food processor - or thoroughly with a whisk.
Mix all the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined. The dough should be very sticky, but not wet. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 40 minutes to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper or a coat of baking spray.
Take the dough out onto a clean, floured surface, and pat a little flour on your hands and on top of the dough. Roll the dough out to 1/4" thick.
Use cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and transfer to the baking sheet.
When you need to recombine the dough, simply squish it back into a ball with your hands and repeat the rolling process with a little more flour.
Bake the cookies in the upper third of the oven for best results, until they seem soft in the middle but not doughy. They may be just slightly browned on top. Depending on the size of your cookie cutters, the baking time ranges between about 10 - 14 minutes.
While the cookies are baking, whisk together the glaze.
When the cookies are done, brush the glaze on the [still hot] cookies with a pastry brush. [TIP: If you want to add sprinkles, now's the time! Glaze only 1-2 cookies before adding sprinkles, as the glaze sets very quickly!]
Allow the glaze to set, and if possible, allow cookies to cool before gobbling up. (Might want to try to save a few for Santa, too!)
Makes about 24 glazed cookies
Nutrition per glazed cookie: 117 calories; 3 g fat (2 g saturated); 22 g carbs; 1 g fiber; 14 g sugar; 3 g protein
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Lately my husband has been extolling the virtues of popcorn as an evening snack over, say, chocolate fudge brownie ice cream. He particularly likes to share a big bowl if we’re planning to watch a movie or a marathon session of The Office episodes. He likes to sprinkle his with a little Tabasco for flavor. I, on the other hand, am a strict butter and salt girl. Which, I understand, undermines popcorn’s naturally healthy, low-cal benefits.
So as long as I’m putting my health and waistline at risk for the sake of flavor, why not take it to the next level? This recipe from Noshteria gives me the snacky goodness I desire with the daily bacon intake I require. Not only does she put fresh-fried bacon in the popcorn, she also recommends using the bacon grease to pop your kernels! That’s right, kids. Put away the air popper. We’re poppin’ and noshin’ old school.
Being as its Friday and I just got the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie from Netflix, you can guess what we’re doing for date night. You should drop by! We’ll be kicking off our shoes and enjoying a big ol’ bucket of bacon snack paradise. | <urn:uuid:049e8165-5257-4c68-9dd5-bdfd2b1ab972> | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | https://www.royalbaconsociety.com/fire-up-the-dvd-playerits-bacon-popcorn-time/ | 2017-02-25T09:18:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171706.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00185-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.930437 | 274 |
DescriptionSet in the Mass Effect universe, Mass Effect Galaxy describes an episode in the perilous life of a new human ally in the then upcoming Mass Effect 2, Jacob Taylor, a biotic-powered super-soldier, along with Miranda, an Alliance spy. Jacob tries to prevent a heinous attack on civilization's greatest beacon of hope, the mighty Citadel space station, which was planned to knock humanity off the galactic stage. The game is composed of two parts: top-down arcade-style combat and multiple choice conversations.
The Combat part includes using the accelerometer to move the character, tapping enemies on screens to lock aim of the assault rifle on them and to auto-fire until the target is dead, and selecting one of three biotic powers available such as stasis to freeze enemies, heavy weapon rocket launcher to launch rockets, and tech talent overload to shut down enemy shields.
The Conversation part allows the player to see characters in comics-style third-person view, to hear their voices, to choose a topic, and to follow the path of paragon or renegade to progress in the game.
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The Press Says
|4Players.de||Aug 14, 2009||69 out of 100||69|
|IGN||Jun 23, 2009||5 out of 10||50|
|videogamer.com||Jul 01, 2009||5 out of 10||50|
|UGO (UnderGroundOnline)||Jun 26, 2009||C-||42|
|TouchGen||Jun 27, 2009||30|
|Slide to Play||Jun 26, 2009||1 out of 4||25|
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Livenza All-Day 130 sq. in. Stainless Steel Non-Stick Indoor Grill
Delonghi | Model # CGH1020D
We are selling this item for $128.56. This item retails at your local retail store for $257.12.
Please note that stock levels and condition grades may vary on this item. While we will do our best to remove this post as soon as this item sells out, we highly suggest you visit our store to view all of our current inventory and deals. Thanks for your understanding and business!
For home cooks looking to maximize counter space while still being able to flex their cooking chops in the kitchen, the De’Longhi Livenza All-Day Grill with FlexPress System, model CGH1020D, is the perfect appliance. This unique grill features interchangeable sets of high performance grill and griddle plates to help you cook efficiently and healthy – bringing out the best flavors in delicious grilled meats and vegetables and breakfast favorites such as pancakes and bacon. With the unique FlexPress System you can cook in a variety of ways and positions - as a contact grill, panini press, or in BBQ mode using full grill, full griddle, half grill/half griddle, and even waffle plates (with plates purchased separately), eliminating the need for additional appliances. The Livenza All-Day Grill includes embedded heating elements, which prevent hotspots for a more even cooking process, as well as an integrated drip tray for healthier grilling. The hanging self-adjustable hinge with cool touch handles offers you many different choices for cooking, including the perfect press, without too much pressure, when in the contact setting. The extra wide 9”x14.5” cooking surface allows you to make multiple dishes for a large family or entertaining, and doubles to 18"x14.5" when laid out flat. The dedicated app offers a variety of cooking tips and recipes to make any home chef feel like a professional.
- Includes 2 grill plates (perfect for meat) and 2 griddle plates (perfect for pancakes)
- Free innovative digital recipe app (download @ App Store or Google play)
- Versatile indoor electric grill can used as a closed contact grill/press, open BBQ, or broiler
- Optional waffle plates sold separately
- Independent temperature control lets you cook different foods at different temperatures on each plate - sear steaks on one side and grill vegetables on the other!
- Temperatures can be set from 140°F to 450°F (60 °C to 230°C) for each grill plate (upper and lower)
- Sear function boosts the plate temperature even higher to create an even sear on meats
- Cool-touch, soft-grip handles and safety interlock with easy-release buttons
- 5 cooking functions: contact grill & panini press, open full grill, open full griddle, half grill/half griddle
- Large cooking surface of 14.5in x 9in (doubles to 14.5in x 18in laid flat in BBQ Mode)
- Digital LED display with two knobs to set the temperature of each plate
- Excess oil drains away into drip pan for healthier results
- Non-stick, removable plates are dishwasher safe for simple cleanup
- All plates have embedded heating elements providing even and accurate heat edge-to-edge
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You need just two ingredients for making this magic past. It will clean everything in your kitchen, from stove to dishes.
This homemade paste is absolutely harmless and you can make it in just a few seconds. The recipe is pretty simple, and you probably have all the ingredients in your home.
You Will Need:
- Baking soda
- 3% Hydrogen
Fill the glass with 1/4 of baking soda, and then add hydrogen. Mix it well. You need to get a fine paste in the end. And that is that, pretty simple, and you got the powerful cleaning product.
How to Use It:
If you want to clean burnt grease from the pan or the pot, just apply the paste onto the problematic area and leave it for 30 minutes. After that, clean crust that is formed and with it the burnt grease also.
This paste will also bring back the shine to your dishes from stainless steel. You just need to apply it with a sponge and rub. That is that!
Buy bigger packaging of the hydrogen in the pharmacy, if will be cheaper and you will use it more. You can even make a stain remover from it or clean your teeth. | <urn:uuid:9530297c-0eb1-48aa-acd9-d8d3cba68654> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://www.wellmindness.com/make-magic-paste-burned-grease-dishes-irreplaceable-thing-kitchen/ | 2018-06-21T16:12:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864191.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621153153-20180621173153-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.934858 | 244 |
Hi everyone! I meant to post this sooner but my November book of the month was Crave by Tracy Wolff. It is a fun mix between Twilight and Legacies. If you love fantasy and books about Vampires and werewolves and witches this is a good one for you!
After Grace’s parents die, she is sent to Alaska to live in a boarding school that is run by her uncle. She starts to figure out that the people at her new school are not normal teenagers. Grace falls in love with Jackson, who is dark and broody and mysterious.
There are some good twists to this book and it was definitely entertaining! I would probably give it a 4 out of 5 stars.
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Cars and Stones
Hey Angry Chef, you wanna go throw rocks at something?
Throw rocks at something?
Yeah! We could throw ‘em at trains! I hate trains!
Hey… we could throw rocks at Carl! Or at his car!
The only thing I hate more than Carl is that god damn car he drives. What a crapper!
Yeah it’s a crapper!
Wow! Carl’s car is all busted up. I wonder what happened?
Maybe it got hit with meteorites. I’ve always wanted to die from zee falling space stones.
But that’s boring Abacus! Why are you reading about stones?
Geology is fascinating, Carl.
But you can’t eat stones, hump stones or smoke stones!
So you evaluate things based food, sex and drugs?
Pretty much, yeah. Take a car for example: you can use it to get Taco Bell, pick up a chick and hotbox it. I love my car!
Or how about me? I could make you a steak, hump you and then we could smoke a J! I wish there was more of me to go around!
Holy crap. Okay. Stay with me here. Did you know you can buy porn star body parts?
Like a Tina Cream or Bert Filler sex toy! Exact silicone replicas of their humpers! I’m thinking, why can’t ladies buy a Carl?
Wikipedia says I can use a rubber mold. I’ll boner up, rubber my guy, chub down and I’m set. I can see it now: “Try The Carl!”
Man, what am I saying? I can’t duplicate my junk like crappy IKEA furniture. You can’t capture a sunset in a photo! There’s only one Carl!
I couldn’t imagine two. | <urn:uuid:49032440-1e80-4851-8e03-3fc2f934e835> | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | https://www.mulberrygallows.com/webcomic/74 | 2022-12-07T02:16:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711126.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20221207021130-20221207051130-00033.warc.gz | en | 0.897012 | 413 |
Published on April 16th, 2009 | by Simon Wakeman0
More interesting stuff on the web
Here’s some more interesting content I’ve found on the web recently:
Social Networking Grows 93%; Communication Becomes Entertainment
Social networking among US broadband users has grown an impressive 93% since 2006, and has increased the amount of time people spend communicating online 18%, to 32% of total online time, according to a new report from Netpop Research, LLC that delves into social networking trends and habits.
Younger US Demos 12% Less Likely to Tweet
The majority of Twitter users worldwide are age 35 or older, and young adults ages 18-24 make up only 10.6% of the Twitter population in the US and are less likely than the average user to Tweet, according to an analysis of February data by comScore blogger Sarah Radwanick.
Marketers’ Top Social Media: Twitter, blogs, LinkedIn, Facebook
An overwhelming majority (88%) of marketers in a recent survey say they are now using some form of social media to market their business, though 72% of those using it say they have only been at it a few months or less, according to a social media study by Michael Stelzner, sponsored by the upcoming Social Media Success Summit 2009.
Fast-Growing Facebook #1 in Most of Europe
Facebook logged 275 million global visitors in February 2009 and has catapulted to the #6-ranked online property worldwide, a 75% increase over the same period last year, according to data from comScore’s World Metrix service.
Twitter mobile directions — NevilleHobson.com
Some useful statistics from HubSpot via Neville.
comScore: The growing appeal of social networks in Europe
Interesting research and analysis by Neville Hobson.
For all bookmarks that I’ve made check out del.icio.us.
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Actually, I do know a few famous people. I guess how famous depends on how you define the concept (and yes I know what the dictionary has to say about this). Nobody you’re likely to know offhand, or probably care about.
Who are they? Not gonna say, but it got you to look at the post didn’t it? (cue: maniacal laughter)
In some circles, albeit small ones, I might even be considered famous. Or maybe that should be, infamous? Nevermind. My point is – you never know who’s sitting next to you at the bus stop, in line at the market, or swilling beer on the next bar stool.
Famous people abound in the most unlikely of places. You might be one of them.
What are you known for? What stories do your friends and family tell about you? Ever ask about the stories they tell when you aren’t there? How many skeletons are piled up in your closet? Who did you swap spit with all those years ago? Which naughty secrets have you never told anyone about?
Who knows your secrets? Think about it. | <urn:uuid:36f50b13-85cc-4a61-a58d-aeb8d5f8bdb2> | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | https://lesannberry.com/2011/06/18/famous-people-i-know/ | 2018-09-21T07:51:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267156901.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180921072647-20180921093047-00049.warc.gz | en | 0.967223 | 238 |
I noticed that the version of SquirrelMail used in this article was version 1.2.6. I'm happy to announce that stable version 1.2.9 was just released a couple days ago, along with development version 1.3.2.
More info on SquirrelMail:
* Just won PHPKitchen's Best Of award for Best PHP Email Client with 49.88% of 3340 votes
* Now included in Apple's OS X Server install image
* Now included on RedHat's install image
* Now included on Mandrake's install image
* Now included on Debian's install image
* Now included in BSD Ports
We're proud of our project, and of the great response it's been getting out there. Thanks for the excellent article, and keep watching http://squirrelmail.org for great new features!
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The new year is here and you may find yourself with renewed motivation to take another shot at those recurring new year’s resolutions. While weight loss is by far the most common goal people set for themselves around this time, I’d like to suggest that you set some alternative or additional goals this year that focus on your ability to move. Your mobility goal could range in difficulty from being able to walk through the snow without falling to playing a full game of basketball with your kids or skiing through the woods.
In addition to setting some mobility goals for yourself, I’d like to challenge you to come up with a way to measure and track your progress. The engineer and statistician W. Edwards Deming once said “In God we trust; all others bring data”. Without some means of objective measurement, it can be very difficult to know whether you’re making progress towards your goals.
For example, when I’m working with a physical therapy patient who has had a knee replacement, I take several measurements to make sure they are improving. A mobility goal for the patient may be for them to be able to go down stairs without the use of a cane. To ensure we are making progress towards that goal, we measure how many degrees the knee can bend every few visits. If I’m seeing the numbers increase from 90 to 95 to 105, I know that being able to descend stairs is just around the corner.
A few suggestions to start a data collection program:
- Make a date– Every year on a memorable date (your birthday, January 1st, etc.), test yourself in a few different fitness/mobility categories that are meaningful to you. This could be the number of push-ups, sit-ups, and squats you can do in a minute, the time it takes you to walk or run a mile, how long you can stand on one foot, or the amount of time it takes you to get up from the floor.
- Recruit a friend– Create a fitness challenge with some friends or coworkers. Set a fitness goal, set a date, and perhaps make it interesting with a friendly wager. Everyone could set their own personal goals or you could make one as a group. Finishing a 5k walk or run together might be a great challenge.
- Use technology– Wearable fitness trackers get easier to use every year and can be a great tool to track your progress. You can set goals for burning calories, taking a certain number of steps throughout the day, and many other activity-specific goals.
It is important to note that even though you measure the same activities year to year, your goals for those numbers may change. Every year around my birthday, I measure the amount of weight I can lift from a few different positions, how fast I run a mile, and how many squats and push-ups I can do. At the very least, I hope to be able to hit those same numbers year to year, if not improve on them.
A final thought: when I think back to being in school, I know that I always worked harder on material that I knew I was going to be tested on. In the same way, I think most people are more adherent to fitness challenges when they know that they will be held accountable at some point in the future. There’s no time like the present; find some meaningful data to collect, make a date, and get to work! | <urn:uuid:8760c7d9-4aa7-4ea6-810e-03eb654a4133> | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | https://www.nmsportsmed.com/are-you-moving-better-than-last-year/ | 2022-05-22T20:06:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662546071.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522190453-20220522220453-00557.warc.gz | en | 0.968812 | 708 |
FISHERS DOUBLE GLAZING & JOINERY SERVICES
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Fishers Double Glazing and Joinery has been established since Summer 2009, offering all joinery services, Double Glazing, supply and fit windows, doors and roofline.
Repair and replace misted units. All property maintenance undertaken.
Kitchens and Bathrooms. Decking and Fencing. Also flooring and internal work.
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Best Optic Neuropathy Hospitals and Cost in Tunisia
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About Optic NeuropathyOptic Neuropathy Treatment is used to treat damage, disease, or abnormalities of the optic nerve of the eye. Optic neuropathy can negatively impact vision, and can result from conditions such as ocular herpes, sinusitis, and other infections.
The Med Hannibal is a private clinic in the Berges du Lac district of Tunisia. As an international establishment, it provides services to patients from all over the world. The location of the hospital is close to Tunis-Carthage airport, making it a convenient option for patients travelling from other countries for quality medical care in Tunisia. Med Hannibal offers a high standard of clinical and hotel care in an all-inclusive medical package, comprising other services such as airport pick up and drop off and assistance during the stay. | <urn:uuid:cd978ed1-c062-48d4-b0a3-12e36cd2afc2> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://www.lyfboat.com/hospitals/optic-neuropathy-treatment-hospitals-and-costs-in-tunisia/ | 2023-11-28T10:04:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099281.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128083443-20231128113443-00626.warc.gz | en | 0.89896 | 195 |
Meet our representative upon arrival in Delhi and proceed to your hotel. After reaching, check-in at the hotel and spend rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi. This fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC and has seen ups and downs from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian. You will then drive past to the Red Fort, which was constructed during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan and served as the residence for the Mughal royal family. It continues to be significant till date, as every Independence Day, the Prime Minister makes a speech from its ramparts as the Indian flag is hoisted. Later, drive past President House and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi before you head toward Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. This simple memorial marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Thereafter, visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret in the world; it was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi. Overnight in Delhi.
On arrival in Agra, check-in into your Hotel. Later proceed for Half Day City Tour of Agra. Visit the Red Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by Akbar. The beautiful yet forbidding structure is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. Later, visit the Taj Mahal … a mausoleum built as a symbol of Emperor Shah Jahan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete. Overnight in Agra.
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur and enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri his headquarters; however, he had to abandon it due to shortage of water. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World heritage site. Further drive to Jaipur and check into your Hotel. Jaipur is the gateway to the magnificent and vibrant state of Rajasthan. Evening take a stroll in the markets of Jaipur for the traditional dresses and shoes, curio shops, blue pottery etc. Overnight in Jaipur.
Proceed for sightseeing trip of Jaipur, also known as the ‘Pink City’. The city of Jaipur is capital to the state of Rajasthan, famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes. Jaipur owes its name to the founder of the city, warrior king Sawai Jai Singh II. Visit the Amber Fort. The best way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on Elephant back. Prominent structures inside the fort are the Diwan-i-Aam, adorned with latticed galleries, the Ganesh Pol, with a beautiful painted image of Lord Ganesh, and the stunning Sheesh Mahal, a hall decorated with thousands of tiny mirrors. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” This beautiful façade with its ornately carved latticework windows was designed so the ladies of the palace could look out onto the streets unobserved. Later you will visit the City Palace… again, a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The museums here showcase rare and ancient manuscripts, arms dating back to the 15th century, and costumes of erstwhile royalty. Overnight in Jaipur.
After breakfast, drive to Delhi and check-in at hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Alternatively you may go for shopping in evening. Overnight stay in Delhi
After breakfast, drive to Haridwar – most popular holy city of India, placed in foothills of the Himalaya. It is also the entry point of ‘Ganges’ into the plains of Northern India. Hindu pilgrims and devotees gather at Haridwar to offer prayers on auspicious occasions. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and later visit Har-Ki-Pauri to bath or witness evening Aarti – The most spectacular and spiritual ritual of Haridwar. Overnight in Haridwar.
After breakfast, proceed to next most popular holy city, Rishikesh - The Himalayan foothills are the backdrop for Yogis here who meditate on the banks of the River Ganges. Popular for Laxman Jhula, temples, ashrams and ghats. Upon arrival, check-in at the designated hotel and attend the evening aarti at Geeta Bhawan's ghat where Hindus gather in large crowds to pay homage to their holy river and seek blessings from Ganga River. Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
After breakfast, enjoy full day at leisure in Rishikesh. Alternatively, you may plan to explore the popular Rajaji National Park, situated adjacent to Rishikesh or enjoy adventure activities being offered in and around Rishikesh, like Bungee jumping, White water rafting, Air safari etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy full day at leisure in Rishikesh. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive back from Rishikesh to Delhi. Spend rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Delhi airport for return flight back home. End of Services.
Visit in Delhi – Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb
Drive past in Delhi - Red Fort, Rajghat, President House & India Gate
Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
Visit in Agra – Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fateh-pur Sikri
Visit in Jaipur – Amber Fort, City Palace & Hawa Mahal
Elephant ride at Amber Fort
In Haridwar, visit Har-ki-Pauri ghat and evening Aarti.
Laxman Jhula (450ft long iron-suspension bridge) and evening Aarti in Rishikesh
Lots of adventure activities, like – White water rafting, Bungee jumping, Air-safari etc. (Supplement cost applicable)
Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours
Assistance at airport and sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
Start From Delhi and End in Delhi
|City||Nights||Category A||Category B||Category C||Meal Plan|
|Delhi||4||Crowne Plaza Mayur Vihar||The Hans||Surya International||Breakfast|
|Agra||1||DoubleTree By Hilton||Four Points by Sheraton||Taj Vilas||Breakfast|
|Jaipur||2||Hilton||Four Points by Sheraton||Libra||Breakfast|
|Haridwar||1||Radisson Blu Hotel||Godwin Hotel||SRS Lakshya Hotel||Breakfast|
|Rishikesh||3||Aloha On The Ganges/td>||Ganga Kinare||Divine Resort||Breakfast|
|PACKAGE COST||Category A||Category B||Category C|
|Cost for Single Pax Travelling||94750||90050||71220|
|Cost Per Person when 2 Pax Travelling||51520||48290||38890|
|Cost Per Person when 3 Pax Travelling||45310||42460||34150|
|Cost Per Person when 4 Pax Travelling||43410||40195||30795|
• 11 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent
• Assistance at the airport & Hotel check-in / check-out
• Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours except Rishikesh
• Entry Fee at the Monuments
• Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
• Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
• Elephant ride at Amber Fort
• Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax
• Air tickets and airport taxes
• Cable car ride in Haridwar
• In Mumbai, Visit of Elephanta Caves
• Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
• Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
Monuments closed on
Agra - Taj Mahal on every Friday
Jaipur – Elephant ride at Amber Fort will not be operational during Eid /Navrataras Festivals
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PULSE is back for 2011 and in anticipation of the upcoming release of LittleBigPlanet 2, don’t miss Christina Lee’s special co-host for this edition. She also checks out the long-awaited DC Universe Online along with the new HD release of TETRIS. We also cover the Top Ten PlayStation Home items and preview Qore’s January episode. In new video releases, The Social Network is picking up all kinds of Oscar buzz. But if you’re looking for a movie with much more bite, check out Piranha 3D. | <urn:uuid:b2e25a0c-7d29-4c9d-95f0-7a3b1e84dbe1> | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/01/11/pulse-111-out-today-new-games-and-videos-for-the-new-year/ | 2015-01-28T04:16:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422122123549.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124175523-00073-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.889324 | 120 |
Which 700 Channel Dye
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|On-Cell Western Assay||Not recommended|
|RNAi Screens||For Western blots only|
|2D Gel Detection|
|Tissue Section imaging|
|Small Animal imaging||Not recommended|
LI-COR offers three distinct 700 channel dyes for a variety of applications. Choosing the correct dye is critical when developing an experiment. A summary of each dye and an application table are provided to help you determine which dye is best for your needs.
IRDye 700DX is the most photostable 700 nm dye offered by LI-COR. This phthalocyanine dye has robust properties that make it suitable for optical imaging when conjugated to antibodies, receptor-binding ligands, small molecules, and more. It is considerably less sensitive to photobleaching than many other organic fluorochromes, and has excellent water solubility and salt tolerance. LI-COR offers a variety of IRDye 700DX dyes, and labeling kits.
IRDye 680RD is the near-infrared fluorescent dye of choice for small animal imaging, Western blot, and In-Cell Western™ Assay applications in the 700 channel. It has the lowest background compared to LI-COR’s other 700 nm dyes and can be used for the widest variety of applications with little optimization. The NHS ester and maleimide forms of this infrared dye are ideal for labeling proteins, peptides, and antibodies. LI-COR offers a variety of IRDye 680RD dyes, labeling kits and secondary antibodies.
IRDye 680LT is significantly brighter and more photostable than many other 700 nm near-infrared dyes such as Alexa Fluor® 680. It provides superior performance for protein detection applications, including microscopy and Western blot applications. LI-COR offers a variety of IRDye 680LT dyes, labeling kits, and secondary antibodies. When using IRDye 680LT secondary antibodies for Western blot detection, it is critical to follow the recommendations in the pack insert. Dilution optimization may be required to achieve best results. | <urn:uuid:1fde0cfe-027b-4b4b-a2c8-3765d9e71f42> | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | https://www.licor.com/bio/products/reagents/irdye/700dx/channel.html | 2017-09-19T13:17:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818685698.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20170919131102-20170919151102-00358.warc.gz | en | 0.887912 | 470 |
Having a complete, natural-looking smile contributes to healthy self-esteem and is essential to your comfort and confidence while performing everyday tasks like eating, speaking, and smiling. At Lotus Family Dental, if you are missing one or more teeth, Peterborough dentist Dr. Laura DeLuca may recommend a dental bridge or tooth bridge as an esthetic solution. This solution also keeps the empty space left by missing teeth from causing the surrounding healthy teeth to shift and move into the existing gap.
A bridge is a prosthesis (replacement part) that relies on support from healthy teeth surrounding the gap left by a missing tooth or teeth. The artificial replacement tooth is called a “pontic” after the French “pont” for bridge. The healthy adjacent teeth, called abutments, provide support on either side — just like a bridge spanning a canyon.
There are two main types of bridges: fixed and removable. Recognizing the differences between the two will help you understand Dr. DeLuca’s recommendations and decide which will work best for you.
Fixed Bridge: Dr. DeLuca typically recommends a fixed bridge for patients who have lost one or all of their teeth but have not suffered significant bone loss. A fixed dental bridge is made up of two or more crowns that are cemented to the teeth on either side of the gap (the anchor teeth), with false teeth in between. The replacement teeth can be made out of gold, porcelain, or alloys. A fixed tooth bridge can only be removed by a dentist.
Removable Bridge: Dr. DeLuca will recommend a removable dental bridge when multiple teeth are missing and the integrity of the supporting jawbone has been severely compromised. A removable bridge consists of replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored plastic support base that is connected with a metal framework. The bridge is then attached with metal clasps to existing teeth or implants. The plastic base restores the natural facial esthetics by providing support where the missing bone and tissues once were.
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BATON ROUGE — Call it his game day gear, and it has nothing to do with wardrobe.
Suddenly during LSU's 66-38 win at Vanderbilt on Sept. 21, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase down shifted to a gear he did not realize he had. The results were a 64- and 51-yard touchdown receptions with him running about 50 yards on each, outracing or alluding tacklers on the way.
"I didn't realize I was that fast," Chase said after setting career highs with 10 catches and 229 yards, and setting the LSU record for most touchdown catches in a Southeastern Conference game with four as he added 25- and 16-yard scores.
"Yeah, he's found this new gear that I never saw last year," said LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw a school-record six touchdown passes at Vanderbilt and is No. 2 in the nation in passing yards a game at 380. "He's found this new gear that none of us had ever seen before. He's playing lights out."
Chase is unsure where on his floorboard that the new gear originated.
"Shoot, that came out of nowhere," he said this week. "Somebody told me I looked slow today at practice, so I don't know. I guess some days I feel good. Some days, I don't."
A sophomore from Rummel High in Metairie, Chase was feeling it at Vanderbilt as he became the first LSU wide receiver to have 200 or more yards receiving in a SEC game that day since Devery Henderson caught five for 201 yards in the "Blugrass Miracle," 33-30 win at Kentucky in 2002.
The 229 yards were the fourth most receiving yards in a game in LSU history and the most by an LSU receiver since Josh Reed caught 14 for 239 yards in the 47-34 win over Illinois in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2002.
"That is kind of crazy," Chase said of his numbers at Vanderbilt. "I mean, shoot, that's like you're in high school getting stats like that. You bring it to college, that's something you should be proud of. That's not something you see literally every day. It's hard to get that kind of stats."
Chase leads the SEC and is third nationally in receiving yards per game with 132.3 on 20 catches on the season for a team-high 397 yards and five touchdowns going into Saturday's game between No. 6 LSU (4-0, 1-0 SEC) and Utah State (3-1, 2-1 Mountain West) at 11 a.m. on the SEC Network in Tiger Stadium.
Chase is one of the reasons Burrow is No. 2 in the nation in efficiency at 225.6 on 100-of-124 passing for 1,520 yards and 17 touchdowns with only two interceptions.
"He's much improved from last year, and he was a real good player last year," Burrow said.
Chase, who was the No. 12 wide receiver in the nation out of high school in 2018 and No. 4 prospect in Louisiana, is only three receptions away from equaling his total in his freshman season, which was 23 catches for 313 yards and three touchdowns.
"He's obviously one of the best receivers in the country, and he's going to make a lot of money playing this game," Burrow said.
Chase likely found that extra gear because he is in better condition this season, and strength coach Tommy Moffitt's speed drills are paying off.
"Ja'Marr is finally in good shape," LSU coach Ed Orgeron said. "His first year, he didn't go through a fourth quarter. He was just getting in shape. This year, his individual drills are structured as he's getting a lot of reps (repetitions). He had a great summer. He's big (6-foot-1, 205 pounds), strong, fast, and physical. He's able to play at full speed the whole game."
And down shift on occasion, which helps pad Burrow's statistics.
"I throw it two yards across the line of scrimmage, and he runs for 80. I love that," Burrow laughed.
"That's what we're trying to do," Chase said. "That's what I'm here for."
DE Rashard Lawrence suffers setback, doubtful for Saturday
Starting senior defensive end Rashard Lawrence of Neville High in Monroe was improving after suffering an ankle and foot injury at Texas on Sept. 7, but he suffered another injury at practice Wednesday. He had a slight chance of playing Saturday before the latest unspecified injury to "another part of his body," Orgeron said Thursday.
"He looked promising, but I'd be surprised if he plays," Orgeron said. "It's a slight injury, but it's hampered him."
Lawrence started the first two games of the season but has not played since. He has two tackles with a sack, a forced fumble and two passes defended.
Offensive line juggling
Ed Ingram, who was reinstated to the team two weeks ago, will start at left guard Saturday against Utah State.
Ingram, a sophomore from DeSoto High in DeSoto, Texas, near Dallas, started 12 games at right guard as a true freshman in 2017. He was suspended for all of 2018 by LSU according to school policy regarding felony arrests after an arrest on two felony counts of aggravated sexual assault of a minor in DeSoto surfaced. The charges were recently dismissed with details of the case sealed by authorities.
Senior Adrian Magee, who started the first four games of this season at left guard, will start at left tackle for junior Saahdiq Charles, who did not play in the Georgia Southern and Northwestern State game for disciplinary reasons. Senior Damien Lewis will remain the starter at right guard.
Linebacker Ray Thornton suspended for rules violation
LSU junior linebacker Ray Thornton of Killeen, Texas, has been suspended indefinitely for team rules violatons, Orgeron said.
"Ray is suspended from the team now," Orgeron said and did not say how long he would be suspended.
Thornton has played in all four of LSU's games as a backup and has made three tackles on the season. He was considered the No. 36 outside linebacker in the nation out of Shoemaker High in 2017 and the No. 74 prospect in Texas.
Reserve safety to try to transfer
Reserve sophomore defensive back Kenan Jones of Berwick High School in Berwick said on his Twitter that he will try to transfer.
"I have officially entered my name into the NCAA transfer portal," Jones tweeted just after 3 p.m. Wednesday. "I want to thank Louisiana State University, and most importantly my teammates for allowing me to be part of such a program. My recruitment is now officially open!"
Jones played in two of LSU's four games this season and did not make a tackle. He has not been listed on the depth chart. Jones played in 13 games last season, mainly on special teams, and made one tackle. He converted from wide receiver to safety this year. Jones competed on the LSU track team as a long jumper.
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Hawai'i Space Grant College, Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and
Planetology, University of Hawai'i, 1996
To determine the factors affecting the appearance of impact craters
The circular features so obvious on the Moon's surface are
impact craters formed when impactors smashed into the surface.
The explosion and excavation of materials at the impacted site created
piles of rock (called ejecta) around the circular hole as well as
bright streaks of target material (called rays) thrown for great
Two basic methods that form craters in nature are:
1) impact of a projectile on the surface and 2) collapse
of the top of a volcano creating a crater termed caldera.
By studying all types of craters on Earth and by creating impact craters
in experimental laboratories, geologists concluded that the Moon's craters
are impact in origin.
The factors affecting the appearance of impact craters and ejecta
are the size and velocity of the impactor, and the geology of the target
By recording the number, size, and extent of erosion of craters,
lunar geologists can determine the ages of different surface units
on the Moon and can piece together the geologic history. This technique
works because older surfaces are exposed to impacting meteorites
for a longer period of time than are younger surfaces.
Impact craters are not unique to the Moon. They are found on all
the terrestrial planets and on many moons of the outer planets.
On Earth, impact craters are not as easily recognized because
of weathering and erosion. Famous impact craters on Earth are Meteor Crater
in Arizona, U.S.A.; Manicouagan in Quebec, Canada; Sudbury in Ontario,
Canada; Ries Crater in Germany, and Chicxulub on the Yucatan coast in Mexico.
Chicxulub is considered by most scientists as the source crater of the
catastrophe that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs at the end of the
Cretaceous period. An interesting fact about the Chicxulub crater is that
you cannot see it. Its circular structure is nearly a kilometer below the
surface and was originally identified from magnetic and gravity data.
Lunar Impact Crater
Typical characteristics of a lunar impact crater are labeled on
this photograph of Aristarchus, 42 im in diameter, located West of Mare
bowl shaped or flat, characteristically below surrounding ground
level unless filled in with lava.
blandet of mateial surrounding the crater that was exzcavated during
the impact event. Ejecta becomes thinner away from the crater.
rock thrown out of the crater and deposited as a ring-shaped pile
of debris at the crater's edge during the explosion and excavation of an
characteristically steep and may have giant stairs called terraces.
bright streaks starting from a crater and extending away for great
distances. See Copernicus crater for another example.
mountains formed becuase of the huge increase and rapid decrease
in pressure during the impact event. They occur only in the center of craters
that are larger than 40 km diameter. See Tycho crater for another example.
In this activity, marbles or other spheres such as steel shot,
ball bearings, or golf balls are used as impactors that students drop from
a series of heights onto a prepared "lunar surface." Using impactors of
different mass dropped from the same height will allow students to study
the relationship of mass of the impactor to crater size. Dropping impactors
from different heights will allow students to study the relationship of
velocity of the impactor to crater size.
Review and prepare materials listed on the student sheet.
The following materials work well as a base for the "lunar surface."
Dust with a topping of dry tempera paint, powdered drink mixes glitter
or other dry material in a contrasting color. Use a sieve, screen , or
flour sifter. Choose a color that contrasts with the base materials for
most striking results.
all purpose flour
Reusable in this activity and keeps well in a covered container.
It can be recycled for use in the lava layering activity or for many other
science activities. Reusable in this activity, even if colored, by adding
a clean layer of new white baking soda on top. Keeps indefinitely in a
covered container. Baking soda mixed (1:1) with table salt also works.
Reusable in this activity but probably not recyclable. Keeps only in freezer
in airtight container.
sand and corn starch
Mixed (1:1), sand must be very dry. Keeps only in freezer in airtight container.
Pans should be plastic, aluminum, or cardboard. Do not use glass. They
should be at least 7.5 cm deep. Basic 10"x12" aluminum pans or plastic
tubs work fine, but the larger the better to avoid misses. Also, a larger
pan may allow students to drop more marbles before having to resurface
and smooth the target materials.
A reproducible student "Data Chart" is included; students will
need a separate chart for each impactor used in the activity.
Begin by looking at craters in photographs of the Moon and asking students
their ideas of how craters formed.
During this activity, the flour, baking soda, or dry paint may fall onto
the floor and the baking soda may even be disbursed into the air. Spread
newspapers under the pan(s) to catch spills or consider doing the activity
outside. Under supervision, students have successfully dropped marbles
from second-story balconies. Resurface the pan before a high drop.
Have the students agree beforehand on the method they will use to "smooth"
and resurface the material in the pan between impacts. The material need
not be packed down. Shaking or tilting the pan back and forth produces
a smooth surface. Then be sure to reapply a fresh dusting of dry tempera
paint or other material. Remind students that better experimental control
is achieved with consistent handling of the materials. For instance, cratering
results may vary if the material is packed down for some trials and not
Allow some practice time for dropping marbles and resurfacing the materials
in the pan before actually recording data.
Because of the low velocity of the marbles compared with the velocity of
real impactors, the experimental impact craters may not have raised rims.
Central uplifts and terraced walls will be absent.
The higher the drop height, the greater the velocity of the marble, so
a larger crater will be made and the ejecta will spread out farther.
If the impactor were dropped from 6 meters, then the crater would be larger.
The students need to extrapolate the graph out far enough to read the predicted
Have the class compare and contrast their hypotheses on what things
affect the appearance of craters and ejecta.
As a grand finale for your students, demonstrate a more forceful impact
using a slingshot.
What would happen if you change the angle of impact? How could this be
tested? Try it! Do the results support your hypothesis?
If the angle of impact is changed, then the rays will be concentrated
and longer in the direction of impact. A more horizontal impact angle produces
a more skewed crater shape.
To focus attention on the rays produced during an impact, place a paper
bulls-eye target with a central hole on top of a large, flour-filled pan.
Students drop a marble through the hole to measure ray lengths and orientations.
Use plaster of Paris or wet sand instead of dry materials.
Videotape the activity.
Some people think the extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by massive
global climate changes because of a meteorite impact on Earth. Summarize
the exciting work that has been done at Chicxulub on the Yucatan coast
Some people think Earth was hit by an object the size of Mars that caused
a large part of Earth to "splash" into space, forming the Moon. Do you
agree or disagree? Explain your answer.
Physics students could calculate the velocities of the impactors from various
heights. (Answers from heights of 30 cm, 60 cm, 90 cm, and 2 m should,
of course, agree with the velocity values shown on the "Impact Craters
- Data Chart".
Go to Impact Craters Student
Go to Impact Craters Data
Go to Impact Craters Graph.
Return to Impact
Craters Activity Index.
Return to Hands-On
Activities home page.
This activity has been copied, with permission, from the University of
Hawaii's School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology server to ours,
to allow faster access from our Web site. We encourage you to explore
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Sauofen is a 7,399 ft / 2,255 m mountain peak near Schladming, Styria, Austria. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 63rd highest mountain in Styria and the 1841st highest mountain in Austria. The nearest peaks are Sussleiteck, Schoderkogel, Deneck, Bauleiteck, Gjoadeck, and Rupprechtseck. See the Sauofen map, 3D fly around, and the Sauofen photos to get a better sense of the mountain.
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Had a go at making my own Chrome iOS Icon. It's my first ever icon (re)design and I wanted to keep it simple. Also ended up making a wallpaper out of it. You can see that here - http://is.gd/fBM30f
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Ever since the full beard came back in style, many men’s biggest concerns is, “my beard is patchy. How do I fix it?” If you’ve ever spent any time on beard forums, or the any of the multitude of beard subreddits, you’ll know just how common this is. Gentlemen, I can’t speed up puberty or correct genetic beard flaws, but I can help you fight those obstacles with some tips, tricks and tools to help you hide your patches and put your best beard forward.
Grow It Out
Now I know this seems like an obvious solution, and it’s probably not what you came here to read. But growing it out truly does fill in patches. The longer hair lays over the exposed skin making your beard look fuller and more connected. This is especially useful if you have patches on your lower cheeks at the corner of your mouth or if you have a disconnected moustache from your goatee area.
Use Quality Beard Oil
Using a quality, natural beard oil will make your beard grow stronger, thicker, healthier hairs. While beard oil won’t necessarily make your beard grow any faster or darker, and while it certainly won’t make your beard grow in places it wasn’t before, it will make each hair slightly thicker and healthier, which will create a more full look. Growing thicker hairs avoids the look of a patchy, wiry beard.
Use Quality Beard Balm
For those of you gentlemen that sport a longer beard, beard balm is a huge tool in making your beard look fuller and have more coverage. Beard balm gives a straightened, full look to your beard which makes it appear bushier and more full without much effort. You can also use it to shape your beard better and help guide your hairs to lay over patchy areas rather than stick straight out to the sides. A high quality, natural beard balm will also give the same benefits of thicker, healthier hairs which will add to your fuller look.
Brush or Comb Your Beard
If your beard is long enough to be combed or brushed, you can also utilize these tools to help make your beard less patchy. Frequent brushing and combing massages the skin underneath, distributes beard oils to the surface of your skin and into your hair follicles, and helps lay the hairs flat against your face, allowing healthier, thicker growth, better coverage, and even stimulated growth.
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Just Rock It
While many people see a patchy beard as a problem, it should really be viewed as an opportunity. Many men with “patchy” or disconnected beards rock them better than they’d rock a full beard. Think about Johnny Depp, James Franco, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Zac Efron. They all sport a patchy beard and look great while doing it.
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My grandparents' New Haven Mantel Clock
New Haven Clock
I recently found this New Haven mantel clock in my grandparents' WV house, after they passed away. I believe it may have been a gift from my great-grandmother. Hoping to learn more about it.
The clock was made by The New Haven Clock Co. I believe it may be a carriage clock. It measures 4"H x3"W x 1.5"D. There are letters/numbers on the bottom ('J.B. 699').
Any information on my new treasure and its potential value would be greatly appreciated.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Wesley College women's track & field team came in second place at the 2017 Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) Indoor Track & Field Championships at Christopher Newport.
The Wolverines tallied 137 points in the conference meet. Christopher Newport claimed the women's team trophy, finishing with 179 points.
The women impressed with 19 top-five finishes at the meet. The 4x400-meter relay team of Elizsha Streeter, Briana Artis, Quadira Minus and Angel Hall retained their crown in the event with a time of 4:01.42, finishing over seven seconds ahead of the second place team.
Jourdyn Beverly and Jasmine Brown took home CAC Championships in the weight throw and the triple jump respectfully. Beverly won the weight throw with a heave of 14.58 meters while Brown won the triple jump with a leap of 10.77 meters. Beverly also finished second in the shot put (12.10m). Brown placed second in the high jump (1.66m), fourth in the long jump (4.98m) and fifth in the 60-meter hurdles (9.46).
Lekeshia Brown-Myrick also did well in the jumps for the Wolverines. Brown-Myrick finished second in the triple jump (10.52m) to place right behind Brown. Brown-Myrick collected third in the long jump with a mark of 5.11 meters.
In the 60-meter dash, three Wolverines advanced to the finals of the event. Ashley Morris placed fifth in the 60 (8.13) while Streeter (8.48) and Hall (8.56) went 7-8 in the finals. Morris did earn second place in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.09 seconds.
Artis and Streeter came in third and fourth places respectively in the 200-meter dash. Artis clocked in at 26.31 seconds while Streeter finished in 26.48 seconds.
The Wolverines did well in the mid-distance events as well. In the 400-meter dash, Hall registered a second-place finish (59.40) while Streeter (1:00.26) and Minus (1:01.22) finished in fourth and sixth respectively. Dieunise Desir placed second in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:23.08 and Chiquita Deline finished fifth in 2:28.55.
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IT'S SIMPLE. You want to work in a hospital setting where you are valued and appreciated - where you receive respect from your superiors and co-workers as well as the patients you treat.
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The Mental Health Tech functions as a member of the Nursing Team in providing a basic level of general and psychiatric care for the patients on the Mental Health Units, including individual therapy, leading group therapy (process groups), fully assisting patients with ADL's, secondary care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assesses patients using physical and psycho-social assessment skills.
Participates in the development of a nursing problem list upon completion of initial assessment upon admission.
Implements aspects of nursing care plan and evaluates its outcome for each patient to whom assigned. Writes Progress Notes each shift.
Develops, coordinates and implements multidisciplinary treatment plan.
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So, you're headed through the gates of Walt Disney World and you are wondering what you'll do about that first hunger pang. Will you be forced to eat stale popcorn or a second-rate pretzel? Like any theme park, there are some sub par choices when the munchies strike, but we've definitely done the research to share everything you need to know about Disney Snacks!
Soon we'll share some of our favorite hidden gems, but to start off today, we have six classic, must-eat Disney World snacks that are truly unforgettable.
The Classic Mickey Bar
The Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar is a favorite of young and old at Disney parks and resorts -- so much so that you'll find the iconic image immortalized on everything from trading pins and Christmas ornaments to ear hats and tote bags. Creamy vanilla ice cream covered in a chocolate shell is something just about anyone can appreciate.
Can't we all remember that very first bar on that very first trip all that time ago? And if we can't, our moms surely have the pictures to prove it. The best part? You can find this treat in all four parks, and in all Disney resorts. No searching necessary.
The Dole Whip
If you like your classic treats with a touch of exotic tropical flavor, then be sure to seek out a Dole Whip. With its base of pineapple sorbet, this deceptively creamy dessert (lactose free!) has legions of Disney fans headed to Adventureland's Aloha Isle or Captain Cook's at the Polynesian Resort everyday.
Enjoy your Dole Whip as a purely pineapple treat, or swirl it with vanilla or orange soft serve to mellow the pineapple punch. My favorite? The Dole Whip float at Aloha Isle made with pineapple juice!
Caramel Corn from Karamell-Küche
For guests who are looking to take a little Disney magic home with them, it's important to find a treat that travels well. Sadly, neither the Mickey Ice Cream Bar nor the Dole Whip qualifies, but Caramel Corn from Karamell-Küche will make it home and taste just about as delicious as it did the day that it was made. (Here's a Tip! Slightly stale caramel corn will perk right up after a quick zap in the microwave!)
Rich, delicious Werther's caramel and butter combine to make the best popcorn topping anywhere, and it's the perfect treat to ease the pain of leaving the big purple gates behind. Find Karamell-Küche's Caramel Corn in the German Pavilion at Epcot.
The Butterfinger Cupcake
Moist chocolate cake hides a center of fudgy chocolate frosting, and is then topped with thick vanilla buttercream before being heavily garnished in crumbles of Butterfinger candy bar.
Not a big fan of chocolate and peanut butter? There are dozens of delicious, unique cupcakes to try all over Disney World! Perhaps the Red Velvet Cheesecake cupcake is more your style!
If either of these is the one for you, find them at Starring Rolls Cafe in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
The Mickey Pretzel
Long a favorite snack at Disneyland Resort in California, we were thrilled when Mickey-shaped pretzels finally made it to the east coast!
Soft and puffy, with that unmistakable Mickey grin, these are as fun as they are delicious. Sure, there are other pretzels available throughout Walt Disney World, like the jalapeno cheddar-stuffed version or that sweet cream cheese option . But you can't miss with the Mickey Pretzel, especially when you pair it with our favorite "plastic cheese" sauce!
Making its return to the Magic Kingdom after a long hiatus, the Citrus Swirl combines frozen orange juice and vanilla soft serve into one creamsicle-y delight. Found at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland, you're sure to get admiring glances when you walk by with one of these.
Be sure to snag one and know that you're living a part of Disney history!
Picking just the right snack that is both memorable and delicious can be hard when faced with so many amazing decisions. For more great suggestions, check out our Disney Snacks round-up!
AJ Wolfe is the owner and executive editor of The Disney Food Blog, a website covering all things food and drink in Walt Disney theme parks and resorts. Check out her newest e-Book -- The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2012 -- for in-depth advice on Disney World dining! The Disney Food Blog is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company. | <urn:uuid:0498ddfb-6c63-4fd0-afa4-86646307db96> | CC-MAIN-2015-14 | http://www.wesh.com/themeparks/disney/Top-6-must-eat-classic-Disney-snacks/15490048?item=0 | 2015-04-01T18:49:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-14/segments/1427131305143.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20150323172145-00035-ip-10-168-14-71.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.918259 | 954 |
Joe Kvoriak, Sarah Switanowski and Patrick Hanley aim to rebury Paulie, the corpse played by Greg Harris.
When Sophocles wrote the Greek tragedy "Antigone" about 440 BC, he told the tale of a young woman who is intent on burying the body of her traitorous brother to make a point about the importance of moral laws versus man-made laws.
"Antigone in New York," by Janusz Glowacki, arrives with an even more specific agenda. First produced in 1993, the play focuses on a homeless Puerto Rican woman, Anita, who is determined to steal the body of dead boyfriend Paulie and bury him in the park where she and other indigent people congregate.
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Many people have this huge misconception that kids should not be growing up in a family where there is a pet, and this article will explain how that belief is completely wrong. However, before we get to that, are you taking proper care of your pets? If you do not have luck with vets, maybe it is time to visit Gordon Vet Hospital website and talk to them instead.
Having regular visits to the vet is important for every baby pet, just like it is important that our kids stay healthy as we take them to have regular visits to their doctor. Once your pet has grown up, yearly vaccinations and checkups should suffice, unless you think that there might be something wrong.
Kids and pets
Did you know that kids who have suffered an emotional or physical trauma tend to not have a voice, and often they end up being emotionally or physically paralyzed or unable to express their feelings? Because of this, they grow up with big traumas and inability to live normal lives without anxiety or fear of others.
Horses are great companions for kids who suffered a trauma
Well, these children usually get help, not from a doctor, but from a horse. That is right, because of the powerful stance and self-confidence that a horse gives, they learn how to relax and surrender to the moment while living freely without any anxiety. A horse will never judge their humans and they will love you unconditionally while taking care of you at the same time.
When a horse carries your kids, who feel powerless and small, every moment of that will relax your child and help them restore what is originally there. This is why it is a smart idea to try and help your children in such situations by allowing them to get in contact with a horse. And do not worry, if you need help with any animals, you can get even the cat vaccinations services in Sydney at Gordon Vet Hospital.
The first reason why it is a good idea to have your kids grow up in a family with at least one pet is that their pets will teach them how to love unconditionally. They will also help them understand empathy, sharing as they teach them how to socialize too!
Our fury friends will love us no matter what
Less anger management
Today, many children become bullies due to family issues or the way they are raised, as they have nobody to share their emotions with so everything gets bottled up. Well, if you get a companion for your kids, you can rest assured that they will make them better people in the end as they are here to give us love!
Confidence and responsibility
We all know that owning a pet is no piece of cake since a pet is also a part of the family. They need to be taken care of, and this is something your children will be able to learn from a very young age. On top of that, as it was mentioned, a pet will help your kids have confidence in themselves!
While owning a pet will surely help the development of your children, you should also know that a pet will benefit your health as well. There have been studies that have shown that a dog can help you with heart issues as they help you get accustomed to an active lifestyle. They will also love you unconditionally and help you relieve stress just by being themselves! | <urn:uuid:e53b6a45-96da-45af-a104-b4bd5301a5bd> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | http://freshmodemedia.com/kids-grow-pet/ | 2019-06-25T00:36:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999779.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20190624231501-20190625013501-00066.warc.gz | en | 0.98035 | 665 |
Buffalo Bill's Brewery
We have to hand it to Geoff the owner of this legacy Hayward business, he's been holding it down as a restaurant, brewery, and independent beer hall since 1983. We had a chance to talk with him about the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem along B Street. He shared with us the growing pains and the positive changes in downtown Hayward, changes Popuphood is proud to be a part of with our Popup to Permanent Program, which you can read more about HERE. He is a great guy, and after meeting him, we can understand why he has been in business for over 30 years!
"In 1983 Buffalo Bill’s Brewery pioneered a bold new direction in American brewing. Today, as one of the nations oldest brewpubs, Buffalo Bill’s continues to offer a great selection of outstanding craft beer, including year-round favorites as well as seasonal specialties."
We tasted it all of course, it was delicious!. Thank you for donating and for whetting our whistle during Hayward's FIRST EVER Small Business Week Event! You can read more about the program HERE and to learn about our all woman panelists read about our partners HERE.
Address: 1082 B St, Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: (510) 886-9823
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Pakistan’s blasphemy laws used to target Bible
They want the country’s Supreme Court to ban certain passages in Scripture under the country’s notorious “blasphemy” laws. Specifically, Muslims regard certain biblical characters (i.e. Abraham, Isaac, David and Solomon) as prophets, and the Bible’s accounts show them as flawed.
Assertions that Jesus is God, that He died and rose from the dead, and that salvation comes through Him are also falling in conflict with Islamic teachings. Todd Nettleton is a spokesman for Voice of the Martyrs USA. He says the sect that’s making the demands want “at least those sections taken out of the Bible, if not the entire Bible banned in Pakistan. They say that there won’t be trouble as long as the courts act in this case, as long as the courts do what they want them to.”
Within Pakistan’s Penal Code are penalties ranging from a fine to death for “blasphemy.” According to VOM, the law is often misused to target religious minorities, including Christians.
The law is a flashpoint for religious tensions in Pakistan. Just this year, because they supported the repeal of the law, assassins murdered Punjab Province Governor Salman Taseer and Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti. Nettleton adds that the potential for violent reaction is possible. “There is a high level of concern right now in Pakistan because of the Asia Bibi case, because of anti-Christian and anti-American feeling that is the result of the killing of Osama bin Laden.” | <urn:uuid:523aae1c-e2d6-4c17-8313-56a8bdc2314e> | CC-MAIN-2014-10 | http://endtimessigns.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/pakistans-blasphemy-laws-used-to-target-bible/ | 2014-03-08T04:37:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999653106/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060733-00097-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.952646 | 341 |
How to Efficiently Grow Your Instagram Following
Why it’s important to have a large following on Instagram:
Nowadays, if you’re trying to expand your reach, whether you're an influencer, model, photographer, etc., it’s incredibly important that you have a large and engaged following. If you’re an influencer, having more followers means that brands will want to send you free stuff and pay you to post for them so that their products reach a wider audience. If you’re a model, agencies will take you more seriously if you have many followers—in fact, agencies have started to ask models at casting auditions how many followers they have. IMG has signed several models through an Instagram campaign hashtag. If you have an impressive Instagram following, you won’t need to attend countless scouting opportunities, as agencies will scout you through your account! If you’re a photographer, more models will want to work with you if the photos you take and post of them reach more people. Many photographers have found immense success in gaining leads through Instagram. Without a doubt, having more followers organically increases your social capital and credibility. This will inevitably lead to more success in whatever it is that you do. In this article, we’ll show you exactly how you can increase your followers and keep them engaged.
How to Grow Your Instagram Following:
Like and comment on photos that fit your niche.
Follow accounts that use hashtags that have to do with your interests and follow the followers of your favorite Instagram accounts. Like a few of their posts and leave a genuine comment or two, but make sure you don’t spam them. You’d be surprised at how many of these accounts follow you back!
Use geotags to your advantage.
Always tag your location in your posts to allow other accounts who’ve tagged the same location to search you and so you can search for them. Accounts that see that you go to the same places as them will feel like they have more in common with you and will be more likely to follow you.
Aesthetic is everything!
If accounts see that you have visually appealing content they’ll be more likely to follow you back. Have a close-up profile photo and make sure the majority of your posts are photos of you (unless you're a photographer, of course). People will find your content much more engaging.
Make sure your account is a personal account.
With Instagram’s new algorithm, business accounts reach 25% fewer people than personal accounts. This is because Instagram wants business to have to pay for ads to gain more exposure. If your account isn’t already personal, change the settings so that it is, and that way more people will see your content on the Explore page.
Feature Instagram Stories Highlights.
This new tool recently introduced by Instagram allows you to have a variety of categories of stories that’ll stay on your profile for as long as you want. By curating your highlights so that they’re interesting and aesthetically pleasing to your audience, you’re sure to get a higher following.
How to Keep Your Followers Engaged:
Follow up with your followers.
DMing your followers to thank them for engaging with your content helps ensure that your posts will show up in their feed. By doing so, they’ll be appreciative of you and the fact that you're making an effort to maintain a personal relationship with them.
Keep your posts interesting.
As mentioned in the previous section, it’s important to keep your content aesthetic consistent and relevant to your followers. Don’t spam your followers’ feeds by posting more than once a day.
Post a lot of engaging stories.
Let your followers see what you do on a day-to-day basis by posting fun stories. It’s okay to post a lot of stories because they won’t spam your followers’ feed, unlike actual posts:
How Waverly Social can help you with all of the above!
Whether you’re an influencer, model, photographer, etc., we want you to be able to pursue your passions without spending hours trying to gain followers through the methods described above. Our team can help manage your account and increase your following by thousands by targeting audiences that we know will be interested in your content. We will assign you an account manager who will take a look at your content to see what types of accounts would be likely to follow you, find these accounts through hashtags, geotags, and your favorite accounts’ followers, and engage with them by liking and commenting on their posts as well as sending them DMs. We want you to have followers who are real people with interests and passions similar to yours! | <urn:uuid:8a2fd407-18a2-44d3-927b-473f9a696773> | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | https://waverlysocial.com/blogs/news/how-to-efficiently-grow-your-instagram-following | 2020-04-06T10:42:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371624083.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20200406102322-20200406132822-00327.warc.gz | en | 0.958724 | 991 |
This is a picture of my cute front door after I painted it and added the vinyl numbers I won from Shelley a few years back. I kind of loved it and didn’t want it to change. But sometimes things need to change.
Several months ago, I asked for your help. I wrote this post about my dislike of security doors. We live in Phoenix–which isn’t known for being the safest city in the nation, and we live in an area of Phoenix which isn’t known for being the safest place in Phoenix. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of wonderful things about the area where I live, but helicopters buzzing overhead each night, watching the cops take down a guy in front of my house, and the recent vandalism of my minivan (spray paint can come off with Soft Scrub and 3 or 4 hours of elbow grease, FYI), are not among those wonderful things. BSB has been gaining more and more ammo for his security door request, and resisting solely on the ground of aesthetics didn’t seem so reasonable anymore. But not being willing to sacrifice the curb appeal of my home, I began a search–a quest, really–to find a door that I didn’t hate. Would it be possible to find one that I actually liked???
What’s the big deal about security doors? What was I so afraid of? I outlined a lot of my main grievances in the previous post, but here are some of the things I wanted to be sure I didn’t end up with:
- Prison Bars–Sure we live in a rough part of Phoenix and are concerned for our safety, but I don’t want the first thought that guests have when the come to my house to be “Wow! This is a rough part of Phoenix! We should be concerned for our safety.” Most security doors incorporate some sort of bars in their design because they work, but I wanted it to look more like a door than a prison gate.
- Bad Design–I’ve made my feelings known about the tacky southwestern designs that non-Arizonans feel the need to put on their doors when they move to Arizona. But those aren’t the only offending doors I’ve found. I feel it is important that the design of the door be appropriate and compatible with the style of the home. And that become tricky when you only see a few options offered.
- Cheap looking. A lot of doors are light-weight and flimsy-looking. I think they are a deterrent, but maybe not a substantial enough to help a lot. But let’s be honest. I don’t like that they look cheap. I was concerned that the wrong door might actually de-value the home by taking away from the curb appeal and looking like we live in the ghetto (see problem #1).
- Cookie cutter, I am not! –It might be a bit of conceit that makes me recoil at doing the exact same thing as everyone else. If I’m going to have a security door, I don’t want it to be the same one as every other home in my neighborhood. And I’m not willing to resort to kokopelli and coyotes to change that (see problem #2).
I got a lot of varying suggestions on that post and some were helpful, but I wan’t convinced enough to move ahead with anything. I did begin a board on Pinterest that I affectionately called, “Security Doors that Don’t make me Vomit.” Can’t you just feel my cynicism. I think it had about four pins for the longest time.
I began to think that I would never find a door that would meet my requirements for design and my husband’s for security. I thought I should try and get him to purchase this doormat, instead:
And it’s totally true, too! Though, somehow it didn’t provide the level of security he was hoping for.
Fast forward a few months…I was dropping my daughter off for a playdate at a friend’s house. I took her up to the door and suddenly had a realization: It was a security door. AND I didn’t hate it!! The first thing I noticed was the weight of the door. It was strong and sturdy (and expensive-looking). It was a tall door, like our front door. But the other thing I loved, was that it had a kick plate on the bottom. I hadn’t really seen a door like that as an option before, but it immediately made the door look like a door and not just a screen with bars. I was intrigued! We asked our friends about the doors and they highly recommend we look at Landmark Iron. We checked them out and found that for the quality of door they offer, their prices are very reasonable. JC from Landmark came to our home for a free consultation. He was great to work with and I loved that he knew and cared about the design of the door and knows what works stylistically with each home and its unique architecture. He even admitted that, while they offer the kokopelli-type door options for the diehards, he does try and steer his customers toward a more universally appealing door choice–and fortunately he has the good taste to know how to do that! Each door is built individually to specifications, so you can design your door to be what you want it to be, and JC helped us figure out how to do that with-in our more modest budget. (Landmark does a lot of work on big custom homes where the sky is the limit).
I wish I could tell you that I was completely on-board and excited when JC left. We both felt good about working with them, but I was still so nervous about ending up with an ugly door, that I spent several days agonizing over the design choices we had made. There was more Pinning. I started taking my children “security-door hunting” where we’d drive through random neighborhoods in search of security doors to see if there were any that we liked, or what some style options I was considering might look like in person. I bugged my sisters, trying to explain the options I was choosing between. I know both BSB and JC were just shaking their heads at me. I was looking at the Landmark Iron gallery for the millionth time when I saw something that taught me to hope! It was a door with a kick plate AND an arch on the top! Eventually (after more deliberating and agonizing), we asked JC if he could adapt the design we had selected and add the arch on top. He said, “no problem”, so we went for it. The door was installed this weekend! And now I am finally ready to reveal it to you!
You can still make out the vinyl numbers on the door behind, but I may be moving them soon (what do you think?). Classy! Right?
I feel like this kick plate and arch, make such a difference on the door. It takes it from security screen door, almost to custom entry door level. Our door is very tall, which I like, but with out the kick plate and the arch, the vertical lines would have made it look even taller and thinner, and kind of awkward.
Here is the high-quality lock and handle, and a close up of the scroll-work.
I’m not sure you can see in this photo or not, but the scroll-work actually ties in really well with the existing railing on the porch. There are little scrolls on the top of each bar.
I really feel like we’ve added value to our home as well as security. I wasn’t sure I would feel that way until I finally got to see the finished product installed. When JC and his crew showed up excited to show me the beautiful door they had created for me, I got nervous. With the door propped up against the house, I saw a lot of bars and was afraid it would have that prison look I didn’t want. I told him it was nice, but wanted to see it installed. He teased me for being a tough crowd (Yes, I realize I have an abnormally strong emotional reaction to things like design decisions, but I’m sharing my experience to help other poor souls who are like me).
It was when I got to step back and take a look at the whole thing that I felt sure that not only did we have a security door that wouldn’t make me vomit, but one that I actually really liked! Maybe even loved??? I love how the door ties in with the railing (I had previously painted the railing a dark metal color to go with the light-fixtures, which also look great with the door. I didn’t want to go overboard with a super swirly Tuscan design, but realized that a bit of a Tuscan feel would tie-in the best with our existing design. I don’t know if you can tell in the close-ups, but the door is powder-coated with a lovely dark-brown finish with lighter flecks, that add dimension and texture, but is still smooth and easy to clean. BSB loves the heavy gauge steel used in the construction, the tight welds, and professional finish. (Doesn’t that all sound like guy-stuff to notice?)
I love how the arch mimics the arch on the original door, and frames our view of the outside–here seen from the inside of the house. When the weather is nice, we will love leaving the door open and allowing the fresh air in but not the bugs or salesmen! (The door is sealed to be bug-proof, and the screen makes it difficult for anyone to see inside the house).
These are the guys that did the installation. They left my porch cleaner than it had been when they came! They asked me if they could take a picture of me with my new door, and I told them that turn about was fair play. What I didn’t tell them is that I would be blogging their picture for the world to see. *insert evil laugh* Anyway, they did a great job and had the whole thing done in just a couple of hours with very little inconvenience to my family.
It immediately made me want to work on the rest of my plans to spruce up the house from the outside…instead of pack for my big trip, like I needed to do. I might have even mis-guidedly busted out some spray paint on my patio chair cushions yesterday. But I will have to fix that craft-fail at a later date. It also inspired me to wipe-down the light-fixture and railing since they looked so dirty next to our shiny new door! We may paint the wood trim around the door a deeper color to match. What would you do?
In the meantime, BSB and I are relieved to have found an attractive solution that helps us feel safer in our home with no vomit in sight! (Sorry, JC! It really is a beautiful door!)
If you live in the Southwest US, we highly recommend you contact Landmark Iron if you are in a similar predicament! They also do iron entry doors, railings and fences, gates, etc.
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Schlotzsky's is located at 3100 N Terminal Rd in Houston near the intersection of N Terminal Rd and John F Kennedy Blvd. Their menu consists of American dishes . Call (281) 230-3444 for delivery or takeout.
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The short answer is: because the origin and development of Common Core are linked to global initiatives of major Arab funders and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Should parents be penalized for demanding that their child be exempted from the required teaching of Islamic in Common Core curriculum? Should a teach or public school administrator penalize parents and children for seeking exemption? Parents are finding out the answers to these questions first hand.
To date, public school students are required to:
- Attend public school-sponsored trips to mosques, which also require non-Muslim girls to wear head scarves?
- Question if the Holocaust was “merely a political scheme created to influence public emotion and gain”?
- Learn Islamic indoctrination via vocabulary lessons, and world history (from an Islamic perspective), including the five pillars of Islam?
- Pledge allegiance to the flag in Arabic?
- Have school days off for “Muslim holy days”?
- Proselytize to younger school children by creating a pamphlet about Islam to “introduce Islam to 3rd graders” by describing Allah as the same God of Christians and Jews?
- Recite in class the Shahada (“There is No God but Allah”) and kneel and learn to pray the Muslim call to prayer?
Parents must first understand the origins of Common Core, and more importantly assert their First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights – which protect them as parents to make educational decisions for their children.
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Welcome to Situation-Sips! The official aftershow podcast for the hot web series, Situationships!
This week, Kar Logan joins us as we discuss the whirlwind that is the finale! We also give our predictions on where the characters will end up in season 3! Grab your favorite cocktail and sip with us!
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Overlooking the Palais Royal Garden, the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal is a five-star hotel located on rue Saint-Honor, right in the heart of Paris’ classiest neighbourhood. The Hotel is just a stone’s throw from emblematic landmarks like the Louvre Museum, the Comédie Française Theater, the Opera Garnier, and the Tuileries Gardens. Today, Paris Design Agenda will explore a bit about the magnificent amenities of this hospitality venue that is considered to be an epitome of quiet luxury.
Completely renovated in 2013, the Grand Hotel du Palais Royal is a modern classic that puts on a spectacular show. The world-renowned architect Pierre-Yves Rochon has brilliantly turned this historical monument into a hotel of timeless elegance and glamour.
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With 57 rooms and 11 suites, it holds grand-hotel standards and offers distinguished and discreet personalised service. You will find the exclusive decor refined, and set off with works of fine art and the height of functionality.
“Pierre-Yves Rochon has imagined an ultra-refined interior, where classic luxury and modern design meet with style.”
The Grand Hotel du Palais Royal positively defines luxury. Elegance, refinement and a feel of home away from home classify this hotel. Each guest room offers a serene and luxurious retreat. Honouring the main of the spirit of Les Grands Hotels Parisiens, the designer Pierre-Yves Rochon applied his same artistic codes blends to a unique heaven.
When staying at the Palais Royal, guests should most certainly experience its restaurant, Le Lulli, designed as a winter garden with tables offering a view of the beautiful greenhouse along the Valois Square. As a whole, Le Grand Hotel du Palais Royal is an enviable Parisian address where architecture, culture and gastronomy are masterfully combined.
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Shoes Closet is a Lisbon based shoe label driven by passion and influenced by ancient portuguese shapes, materials and patterns. Born out from the family history of shoe-making, Shoes Closet understands what it takes to make outstanding handcrafted products with values of quality, comfort and artisanship.
Now they are here in Berlin with their first Pop-Up Store in Torstraße 161 Pop-Up Space, which they booked over PopUp Berlin. We talked with Helena Amante, the creative director and designer of Shoes Closet, about her label and her first pop-up shop in Germany.
Please introduce yourself and your label.
I’m Helena, the designer of our Label Shoes Closet. It is a family business that I run with my brother. Our family is in the shoe business since my great grandfather used to manufacture typical portuguese boots and shoes.
Tell us more about your products.
We have several different lines per collection and three collections that change every season and we also keep some timeless collections that have some special materials and traditional shapes and patterns from Portugal. All shoes are handcrafted and made in Portugal.
Why are you doing a Pop-Up Shop in Germany?
We are here for one week in Berlin to make an direct approach to the German market. We want to see peoples reactions to our different lines and which line is more appealing to the German market. That is why we choose four different lines in our Pop-Up Shop, which are seperate presented. We want to see what fits best for the German market so it is really like a test and showcase for us. We work with very good materials that our customers have to feel, see and try out, which is not possible when you sell only online.
What do you like about the pop-up concept?
The pop-up concept is the best way to do this. It gives you the possibility to interact directly with the market without having any people in the middle who might not get exactly the idea of what you want, so it is a way to be in direct contact with your customers. You can do this by yourself with lower risk and costs, and that makes it perfect for us. And it is also good for not only to raise awarness, but also to see for your own eyes the peoples reaction.
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This is my first time making and eating Panettone. It was a lot of work but enjoyable. This is my version of P.Reinhart's recipe in BBA. While mixing this dough I couldn't help but to say to myself how it appeared like cake batter one minute and then dough the next! I made adjustments in hydration and added some stretch and folds adding a longer time to the proofing. I had ordered some paper bread molds two sizes. I decided not to use the small ones. They were so very small looking. The large ones where a little to large so I didn't get the nice big ballooned top on my panettone and that was a bit of a disappointment, next time I'll know better. I rigged up a cardboard box to hang my panettones..out of reach from my 3 always hungry dog's. I used the lovely chocolate glaze from wild yeast's pannetone recipe and it is delicious. It's basically just egg white, oil, coco powdered, corn flour, almond flour and sugar whipped. My husband and I both loved the tender moist crumb and flavor and the crunchy coco topping sprinkled with swedish pearl sugar and almond slivers. I will be making this bread again it is delicious and the aroma filled the house and my hands smelled lovely all day.
This recipe is from P. Reinhart's BBA. I only changed the soaking of the fruit and extract amounts. I thought I would give my first attempt at a stollen a trial run before making one to take as a gift. There will be some changes made in the next one I make...it will have marizpan and a few other adjustments in handling. I mixed this batch all by hand and the only candied fruit I used was a few candied red cherries because I like their bright color. We really enjoyed the flavor and this is my results.
Lot's of the freshest dried fruits. Apricots, apples, cherries, cranberries, peaches, dates, golden and dark raisins and a few candied red cherries for their bright color.
One Large Loaf
Fresh sure beats that dried up purchased one I remember from Christmas past. I'm looking forward to making another one or two loaves!
I love challah and have never tried Glezer's sourdough version. I don't have her book. I was so inspired by David's post I thought I would attempt it. I added some golden raisins because I knew my husband would love them in the loaf so I added some to the 3 braided challah. The round 4 strand loaf is plain but my favorite shape. I only did a couple of things different. I used the lesser amount of starter 200 gms. I hand mixed everything and didn't use a rolling pin in the final shaping..I guess that comes from not ever wanting to use one on my pizza dough. It took them nearly 6 hours to proof. It's pouring cats and dogs here and pretty cool in my kitchen today. I've been out most the day running some errands so the long proofing time worked out perfect.
Here's what I got and I will post a crumb shot a little later when they are cooled.
I also posted J. Hamelman's Country Bread..I think it has a wonderful flavor..maybe it's all that pre-ferment..but it's delicious!
The Crumb and tasting! This is a very, very delicious Challah. The addition of the golden raisins complimented and added to the complex flavor of this bread that my husband and I both love..that little burst in your mouth really is great.
to add the raisins with my hands I shaped the dough into a round flat circle and laid them on top and then rolled the dough up firmly and then rolled and lengthened it into the rope. When I do this it keeps my raisins from going on the outside of the loaf and burning.
Jefferey Hamelman's Country Bread I will definately make this bread again...and with a little more patience..the flavor is very nice!
This is Rose Levy Beranbaum's Pugliese recipe from her book 'the bread bible'. I hand mixed this recipe. I made them once before ' photos are posted on my blog' http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/11681/pugliese-loaves and in a little lighter roast. This time I did a little darker roast...simply because I loved the aroma! The flavor starts with a great aroma and is delicious, creamy, nutty, buttery with a nice little chew. Just what you expect from Duram flour! I made these with a 17 hour biga that was kept cool and unrefrigerated for the ultimate full flavor. They are made with Duram flour..this recipe is not suited to the semolina pasta grind..it will not work with this recipe. I triple the recipe and it makes two nice sized loaves.
P.R. new book 'artisan breads every day' just arrived and I have 3 lbs. of wild rice and plenty of organic dried onions. So what better reason to bake this bread. I added a little extra hydration for the dried onions and changed only one ingredient ..the salt I used is Italian sea salt and summer truffle. The aroma from this bread was intoxicating as was the flavor. I over proofed the batards but they baked up without deflating. I froze some extra wild rice so it will be ready for my next batch of maybe some rolls, they would be delicious with Thanksgiving dinner! The recipe was very easy to make and I retarded the bulk dough for a little more than 24hrs. though it will keep longer. Recipes like these that are bulk retarded make my wood fired oven baking so much easier. Timing bread and oven to ready at the same becomes so much easier. These batards were not baked in the wfo.
This is from Peter Reinhart' BBA book. Ciabatta, Poolish Version.
I used 6 oz. half water and whole milk also added 1 TBsp. Olive Oil and KAAP Flour.
I mixed by hand and did stretch and folds and did my shaping different and some adjustments in temp. with my convection oven. I think I got about the same results with crumb not being as open as bakers here have posted about on TFL. More liquid can easily be added as the dough at this hydration was easy to work with for a ciabatta dough. The bread was still very tasty with a nice crust and perfect for sandwiches. If I remember correctly I got 2 nice large loaves each weighing very close to 18oz.
Getting ready for some Italian hoagies! This is the recipe from the King Arthur bread recipes http://kingarthurflour.com site type in scali bread in the recipes search box. I hand mixed and did stretch and folds. After my biga or starter they call it 'which can also be made with a 'biga naturale' for a little more chew...it was ready from a long night in my cool bathroom..this morning the starter looked perfect and I cut it up into the room temperature water, mixed it real good to start it dissolving added the olive oil and about a 1/4 cup flour from the pre measured flour. In a separate bowl I wisked my all the rest of my dry ingredients..If you use the King Arthur Dry Milk powder..which I do..be sure and push it through a sieve..because it does not dissolve easily and can make lumps in your crumb if it's not sifted and mixed in good with the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix till moist and let it autolyse for about 40-50 minutes then I did 3 stretch and folds about 40-50 min. apart..until I had a good gluten formation. Pre-shaped them and rested about 5 min. and shaped them into rolls..I had a double batch..let them rise till very puffy..washed them with egg white and water, sprinkled with a few sesame seeds and washed them again. Baked in a pre heated 450°F convection oven on parchment lined trays for exactyly 20 mins. No need to steam them.
Crumb shot....these are my favorite italian sandwich rolls.
I was going to make P. Reinhart's Italian loaves when my husband said we were invited to Monday night football at a friends home and I was asked to bring the bread for the Italian sausage and peppers sandwiches. So I thought since this batch of dough was already 'without milk' made up for today..I would use it for a little practice run and make it into rolls! I was very pleased with the crumb and crust...just what I wanted plus some needed practice on shaping hoagies. Mark from 'Back Home Bakery' has a great video showing how to shape hoagies..they are the pre shape for baguettes! All mixing was by hand.
I just find this photo very relaxing..going into the abyss of the crumb! : )
I've seen some lovely variations on E.K. Baguette Monge and it's started my craving. I used King Arthur All Purpose flour and K.A. Organic White Whole Wheat and formulated it for 69% hydration. I also did an overnight bulk ferment. I thought they tasted the best of any baguettes I have made so far...which is not saying much because I've only made baguettes a few times. They really did have such a nice flavor..I ate half of one while trying to take photos...sweet, creamy, nutty also I think my levain has developed a very nice flavor and it really came through..I will have to do this again...but next time without the overnight bulk.
I shaped these as long as would fit in my oven. I liked the way the corners jumped up from being on the pre-heated hot stone.
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Between Two Cities, designed by Ben Rosset and Matthew O'Malley, is a competitive drafting game that asks players sitting next to each other to cooperate. While this definition might seem internally incongruous, the game requires that players cooperate with neighbors to build their cities but with the overall goal of winning the game individually. Players draft tiles that will be placed in a 4x4 grid. Six different buildings means each will score in its own way, and that is the negotiation that players must navigate to be success in this game. The real catch to the scoring mechanic is that a player's lowest scoring city between the two will be his or her's final score at the end. This gives players some interesting choices when trying to build their cities.
Ben and I discussed the genesis of this game and how he started collaborating with Matthew. We talked about how he got hooked up with Stonemaier games (the publisher of this title) since this game is fairly light for the company known for Euphoria, Viticulture, and Scythe. Ben also talked about WashingCon: a convention he runs in Washington D.C.
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Communication expectations between younger superiors and older subordinates.
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One of the most important workplace relationships is that of superiors and subordinates. However, it is not clear if this relationship becomes more complex if traditional age roles are reversed and a younger superior manages an older subordinate. This study has been designed to explore the extent to which age complicates the communication dynamic between superiors and subordinates in regards to expectations of appropriate communication, and power and respect. Through the use of qualitative research, interviews were conducted and analyzed. The results revealed the important communication dynamics that exist between older subordinates and younger superiors. Themes such as adequate experience, reciprocal respect, training and development and collaborative communication were interpreted from the data and can be used to further explore scholarly concepts such as LMX and assist in practical senses. | <urn:uuid:855c8438-9807-4e11-ab1f-b135a84fe429> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://baylor-ir.tdl.org/items/b2688e9e-e509-4c68-b58a-9b6cb96bd63b | 2024-03-03T06:00:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476205.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303043351-20240303073351-00038.warc.gz | en | 0.949748 | 164 |
Postman Pat - Postman Pat's Fun Run
Postman Pat - Series 8
Pat is more than just mailman. He's a friend to all the people of Greendale, with a kind word and a joke for everyone, and ready to help out when needed. Jess, his black & white cat, goes everywhere with him.
Bill breaks his mum's clock and thinks winning the prize for the Fun Run is the only way he can replace it. When Lucy and Sarah go missing on the run, Bill learns a lesson about winning, but all's well that ends well.
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Episode 10 - Postman Pat And The Grumpy Pony
While Ted fixes the hitch on Amy's horse box, Amy and Meera take Pumpkin for a roam around Greendale. Unfortunately, Pumpkin hasn't had his hay this morning and is one grumpy pony. He doesn't want to go anywhere! | <urn:uuid:7e55376d-a91e-4b8c-aa66-ae4cb4931c7d> | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc2/201304/programs/ZY9042A011D2013-04-13T111330.htm | 2016-09-27T11:42:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738661023.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173741-00225-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960237 | 186 |
Today In Data: Driving Contactless Adoption With Community Banks
Community banks could put more contactless cards into the hands of consumers with the help of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). At the same time, gig economy workers don’t want to wait for funds or spend additional time moving money from one account to another. And the demand for faster payments is strong in the U.S., yet not all financial players agree on how to implement them. In addition, retailers are tapping into augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology as consumers adopt these emerging technologies. All this, Today In Data.
$255B: The value of faster payments in the United States at the end of 2018.
3,000 percent: The projected increase in revenues from VR software over the next four years.
70 percent: The approximate share of U.S. merchants equipped to accept contactless payments at the point of sale.
35.9 percent: The share of workers who participate in the gig economy.
7.3 million: The minimum number of payment cards that ICBA Bancard’s community bank customers have issued. | <urn:uuid:35996359-52cc-4af5-96f5-9d44d7420059> | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | https://www.ic-payments.com/today-in-data-driving-contactless-adoption-with-community-banks | 2019-11-14T11:27:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668416.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20191114104329-20191114132329-00477.warc.gz | en | 0.92651 | 238 |
How to Make It
Combine mustard, mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Spoon mustard mixture evenly over fillets. Combine panko, 1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon, and 1 teaspoon lemon rind in a bowl. Sprinkle panko mixture over fillets, pressing to adhere.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Carefully add fillets, panko side down, to pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden; turn and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove fillets from pan; keep warm.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add snap peas and shallots; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon rind, and juice to pan; cook 2 minutes or until snap peas are crisp-tender. Serve with fillets. | <urn:uuid:a351117e-f401-4bda-b6bc-25ad807efa58> | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | https://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/panko-salmon-with-snap-peas | 2020-07-06T20:36:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655890181.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20200706191400-20200706221400-00579.warc.gz | en | 0.821019 | 223 |
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Joint appeal from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and its partner organization, Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka (JDS) to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navanethem (Navi) Pillay.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and its partner organization, Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka (JDS) calls upon the head of United Nations human rights body visiting Sri Lanka to be uncompromising in her search for accountability on grave crimes committed against journalists and media freedom.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem (Navi) Pillay commenced her weeklong visit on the 25th of August to a country which is on the Reporters Without Borders lists of “countries under surveillance” and ranked 162nd out of 179 countries in the 2013 Reporters Without Borders press freedom index.
The top UN human rights official’s visit comes in the wake of a violent attack on the president of the newly formed Sri Lanka Journalists' Trade Union (SLJTU). In the early hours of Saturday (24) a group of five men armed with knives and hand grenades stormed the residence of SLJTU president Mandana Ismail Abeywickrama, the Associate Editor of ‘The Sunday Leader’. While one of the assailants was killed during shootout with the police, four are in custody due to timely action by her journalist husband. Media watchdogs are highly suspicious as the army spokesman was compelled to officially admit that at least two of the attackers were soldiers attached to Sri Lankan Army. But the police ranking the crime against a media activist as a mere burglary, even before any conclusive investigation was carried out, highlights the perilous environment journalists, media activists and the free media encounter in Sri Lanka.
Media workers have been killed, abducted, made to disappear and forced to flee the country while media institutions have been bombed and burnt. Sri Lanka’s only provincially produced newspaper, Jaffna based ‘Uthayan’ alone, has come under brutal attacks over 37 times and at least five of its journalists have been killed since 2002. While all these crimes were committed in an extremely militarised area, no one so far has been brought to book.
Reporters Without Borders and Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka expect the High Commissioner to be firm in securing a transparent commitment from the Sri Lankan government to bring justice to those who have been victims of grave crimes against media freedom.
“As long as crimes against the media and its workforce go unpunished, while perpetrators feel safe with the implicit assurance of impunity, media freedom in Sri Lanka is facing a grave threat. We urge Navi Pillay to remind Sri Lanka’s leaders of their accountability in delivering justice,” said the two organisations.
Navi Pillay’s Sri Lanka visit comes ahead of the UN Human Rights Council regular session in September where she is due to make an oral statement on Sri Lanka. In March last year the UNHRC adopted a resolution upon calling an independent and credible investigation into alleged war crimes. The country’s human rights record came under international scrutiny following the allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during government's war against the Tamil rebels.
“The apparent unwillingness of the Sri Lankan authorities to address threats to media freedom has to be seen as an extension of the same repressive policy adopted during the war. The high handed manner that the Sri Lankan government handled rights activists and organisations during the war is still being continued to restrict the public from having access to independent information and opinion. We urge the High Commissioner to evaluate media freedom in the environment of the government’s overall human rights record challenged by many entities including the UN,” said the two organisations.
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Scott Kazmir has had two big-league careers.
The first came after he was traded to the then-Devil Rays from the Mets (who had made him their No. 1 pick in 2002; he was a top-12 prospect in 2003, 2004 and 2005 according to Baseball America) for Victor Zambrano. Yes, that's how long Kazmir has been around.
He had some good years in Tampa, including pitching three full seasons for Joe Maddon (2006, 2007 and 2008). He's thus got World Series experience.
Then it all went south for Kazmir. Injuries derailed a guy who once led the A.L. in strikeouts (239 in 2007). He was traded to the Angels, had a bad year and was released in 2011, just 27 years old. This was about the time that I really wanted the Cubs to take a chance on signing him. It would have been a no-risk signing; if he sucked, he could have been released.
Reinventing himself (and with much better walk ratios), he had a pretty good year for the Indians in 2013, then signed a two-year deal with the Athletics. Another good season in 2014 and a good half-season in 2015 got him traded to the Astros after the A's dropped out of contention this past year.
Kazmir will be 31 in January. The caveat to signing him is that he really didn't pitch all that well after the trade to Houston; he gave up a lot of home runs (13 in 73⅓ innings) and his K/9 ratio dropped from 8.3 with the A's to 6.6 with Houston.
He might wind up staying in Houston, which is where he grew up. On the other hand, that sort of thing doesn't seem to mean all that much to modern players. Joe Maddon certainly knows Kazmir well, so that could be a factor.
With the caution mentioned above, I still think Kazmir might be a good signing. He'll certainly cost a lot less than someone like David Price, which could leave room for other signings.
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KC’s Big Move – Does Anyone Believe James Shields & Wade Davis Are The Missing Pieces Of The Puzzle?
Of the Royals acquiring pitchers James Shields and Wade Davis from Tampa Bay for the rather steep price of OF prospect Will Myers (above) and 3 other hopefuls, rehabbing KC pitcher Danny Duffy tweeted, ““IM DOIN ONE ARMED CARTWHEELS THRU THE PLAZA,” a reaction shared by few fans or analysts over the past 18 hours. The Kansas City Star’s Sam Mellinger, while stressing, “this trade is not the unmitigated disaster some are calling it,” succinctly points out that Royals GM Dayton Moore, “is giving away six years of baseball’s best hitting prospect (Myers), six years of his best pitching prospect (Jake Odorizzi) and six years of a high-risk pitching prospect (Mike Montgomery) for two years of a solid starter (Shields) and as many as five years of another starting pitcher (Davis).” Rayn On The Royals’ Rany Jazayerli offers an even shorter summation (“this sucks”), while SI.com’s Jay Jaffe is more than happy to elaborate, calling the transaction, “a fundamental misreading of the Royals’ current station”.
Coming off a 72-90 campaign, their 17th losing season in the past 18 years, they simply weren’t a front-of-the-rotation starter away from contention even when one factors in the other improvements they’ve made this winter, or the ones they can expect from a nucleus of young talent that itself serves as a reminder that success isn’t 100 percent guaranteed for Myers. Instead, the move expresses Moore’s desperation for positive results at the major league level. While he has shown a knack for drafting and developing talent that can light up prospect lists, his inability to build a competent and competitive team — which hasn’t been helped by tight-fisted owner David Glass — has resulted in a .431 winning percentage during his six full seasons on the job, the majors’ second-worst record.
Arguing the Royals’ likely 2012 starting 5 of Shields, Ervin Santana, Jeremy Guthrie, Davis and Bruce Chen, “is not a rotation that can win a weak division”, Jaffe delivers the most crushing news of all ; “Barring another move, K.C. must now also contend with Jeff Francouer as its starting rightfielder, coming off a .235/.287/.378 season, instead of Myers.” | <urn:uuid:2a722d83-16c8-4c0f-bea7-69a939ecf501> | CC-MAIN-2015-18 | http://www.cantstopthebleeding.com/kcs-big-move-does-anyone-believe-james-shields-wade-davis-are-the-missing-pieces-of-the-puzzle | 2015-04-27T01:49:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-18/segments/1429246656965.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20150417045736-00176-ip-10-235-10-82.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.925683 | 552 |
Kindergarten Graduation 2008
The graduation program for our Kindergart
en classes was held on Friday 13 June 2008. The program began with the children singing the Lebanese national anthem. A very nice program followed in which children showed their talents by singing and dancing. At the end of the program the children received their certificates.
The stage decoration was very nice. Our teachers worked very hard to make all the children happy and accommodate their parents on this memorable occasion.
The parents this year were very cooperative and the program was not disrupted by people moving around to take pictures. A professional photographer was hired for the job.
We express our thanks to the parents for their cooperation.
We congratulate all our children and their parents.
We especially thank all our teachers for their wonderful work with the children and for the very nice program. | <urn:uuid:226656e5-bf20-4bb0-89d8-5c3ed31d6998> | CC-MAIN-2015-40 | http://www.schneller-school.org/kindergarten_graduation_2008.aspx | 2015-10-14T03:58:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443738099622.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001222139-00080-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.98661 | 168 |
Harness the power of self-awareness
Words / Nikki Williamson
Self-awareness is something you naturally begin to develop around your first birthday. But it isn’t a completely automatic process; rather, it’s something you need to consciously address the older you get. Busy lives, distractions and fear are often at the heart of why we neglect self-awareness — yet it’s really the only way forward if you want to build better relationships, achieve your goals and lead a contented life. Self-awareness is about understanding who you are in a practical sense.
That is, why do you do the things you do? Why do you behave in certain ways? Do you struggle to begin the process of meeting your health or professional goals? How can some people influence your moods so easily?
The answers lie within you and are based on a combination of genetics and environment — that is, the traits and vulnerabilities you’ve inherited as well as your experiences. No one is the same as you. As such, you cannot look for explanations and solutions to who you are anywhere else. You are your best source of information — as long as you know how to look for it.
The science of knowing self
According to psychologists, self-awareness is a psychological state in which individuals are aware of their traits, feelings and behaviour. To achieve this state of mind, then, you must look at what you do, your motives, what you think, how you react to certain events, people and situations and whether or not that needs managing or refining to allow you to achieve what you want from life. You must look at yourself from a perspective of distance, a perspective where you don’t view yourself through rose-coloured glasses but with honesty and a willingness to see yourself wholly — warts and all.
How do you achieve this?
Take your cue from mindfulness, a process that allows you to view yourself objectively and without judgement or defensiveness. Once you begin to become self-aware, you can then use other tools to manage what you find.
It’s important to remember that the process isn’t about passing judgement. Nor is it about labels of good or bad. It’s simply about becoming aware. It’s about ensuring that what you do aligns with your values and ambitions; that you’re on the same page, internally and externally. If you don’t attend to this discrepancy, you live a half-life where you feel uncomfortable in your skin; where guilt, frustration, grief and emotional pain can too easily overwhelm you.
It’s also about opening a path toward practical achievements such as a better career, financial security, fitness and weight loss. Self-awareness affects every aspect of life so its importance is high — despite the fact most people operate on autopilot most of the time.
4 ways to grow your self-awareness:
- Know your story and how it affects you.
- Make peace with it.
- Know your beliefs, emotions and behaviour patterns.
- Identify your relationship patterns
So how can you make the necessary changes toward introspection?
A therapist or life coach can help you to face your truths and deal with them in a carefully managed way but you can also take steps on your own. The most difficult aspect of self-awareness is that it exposes you — completely.
What do you need to know to begin? Let’s dig deeper.
How to uncover your blind spots
Everyone has blind spots: behaviours and attitudes that you fail to acknowledge, things about yourself that are known to others but not usually to you. For example, you may become defensive when criticised on any level; or judgemental in your observations of others. Perhaps you may imagine you’re being thoughtful and helpful while others may see the behaviour as manipulative. Maybe you think of yourself as passionate while others see you as narrow-minded.
These and other unhelpful traits are things people are often unaware of in themselves yet may harm that individual’s reputation, relationships and opportunities to achieve their goals and desires.
You can also be blind to your strengths — again, things that are obvious to others but not to you. These are traits and skills that would see you achieve more if you harnessed them.
For example, it may be that you can put people automatically at ease, that you’re perceptive or resilient. Perhaps you’re a quick thinker, able to problem solve effectively and efficiently, or maybe you’re patient and good at detail.
The “vanity block”
Author and psychologist Cordelia Fine has dubbed the “vain brain” that part of your thinking that protects you from the truth of yourself. She describes it as a defensive mechanism that the brain uses without conscious effort to shield individuals from their failings.
It’s a self-serving bias that — despite evidence to the contrary — allows you to believe you’re not responsible for your mistakes or bad behaviour. It offers excuses that keep you from having to examine your motives, emotions and behaviours. In order to defeat these mechanisms, you need to know them, so here they are:
- Pretending you haven’t said, done or felt something that you have.
- Blocking unacceptable thoughts and feelings or memories of things you’ve done or said when they arise.
- When you attempt to put a thought, behaviour or feeling in a different light or try to justify it in some way.
How do you learn to switch off these automatic defenses in order to get a clear unfettered view of your worst and best self? Knowledge, as they say, is the surest way to learn about others and, crucially, yourself.
Observing your emotional responses
Thoughts and behaviours should be the main target of any attempts at self-awareness; however, it’s your understanding of the emotion that triggers your thoughts and behaviours that will give you a firm foundation to act upon.
How to become more emotionally aware:
- Practice observing how you feel.
- Observe your behaviour, both general and context-specific.
- Practice responding instead of reacting.
- Question your feelings without judgement. Ask: why do I feel like this, in this place or with this person?
Gaining this important state of mind will free you from the bonds of guilt, frustration, hopelessness, ignorance and anguish. So aim to consciously choose how you proceed in any given situation to get the best outcome for yourself and others. | <urn:uuid:49865a4d-e333-446c-b670-ee1ff6fac766> | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | https://www.wellbeinggrow.com/harness-the-power-of-self-awareness/ | 2019-02-18T20:42:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247488374.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20190218200135-20190218222135-00357.warc.gz | en | 0.950189 | 1,353 |
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In March, President Obama identified "the biggest threat to our nation's balance sheet." Not major banks on the brink of insolvency. Not paralyzed credit markets. Not a bailout tab in the trillions. The biggest threat, he warned, "by a wide margin," is "the skyrocketing price of health care."
Health care accounts for $1 in every $6 spent in the United States — and costs are climbing at twice the rate of inflation. Every year, an estimated 1.5 million families lose their homes because of medical bills. Although we have the world's most expensive health-care system, 24 countries have a longer life expectancy and 34 have a lower infant-mortality rate, according to the latest United Nations report.
But some physicians and surgeons have been quietly rethinking and reinventing medicine for the 21st century. Often collaborating with innovative companies, these pioneers are experimenting with cutting-edge technologies, from software to robots, that have the power to revolutionize the medical landscape — producing better outcomes, lower costs, broader access, and greater convenience. And advances on a far greater scale could emerge from the stimulus package and the $634 billion the Obama administration proposes to invest in health-care reform; the much-discussed expansion of electronic medical records (see Why Electronic Health Records Are Worth the Hype—and the Price) is just the beginning. As these breakthroughs come together, they will change the world for patients, doctors, insurers, regulators — all of us.
The doctor of the future will see you. Now.
<< the doctor is online >>
"This is a $2.4 trillion industry run on handwritten notes," says 33-year-old Dr. Jay Parkinson. "We're using 3,000-year-old tools to deliver health care in the richest country on the planet." His prescription: a Facebook-like platform that uses technology, from IM to video chat, to restore the traditional doctor-patient relationship that has been lost in today's high-pressure, high-volume, eight-minute-appointment practice model, which is often blamed for the shortage of primary-care physicians.
Parkinson, fresh from residencies in pediatrics and preventive medicine and a master's in public health from Johns Hopkins, started a virtual practice in 2007, in Williamsburg, a Brooklyn, New York, neighborhood known for its heavy concentration of artists, bloggers, and bushy beards. He had a Web site and a blog, of course. He made house calls and conducted same-day e-visits. He accepted PayPal, but not insurance. Three hundred patients signed up in the first three months.
And then, he says, sounding more like a perpetually amazed surfer than a medical rebel, "I blew up on Gawker, man." Through some photographer buddies, the gossip site discovered Parkinson and proclaimed, "Williamsburg's Hipster Doctor Will Diagnose You Via IM." In the accompanying photo, he wore a stethoscope draped casually across his shoulders like a scarf, white jeans, and a white shirt with one too many buttons unbuttoned, as snarky commentators observed. Gothamist, Yahoo, and The Washington Post jumped on the story.
The publicity caught the attention of Nathaniel Findlay, the CEO of Canadian software company Myca Health. A veteran of six startups as well as $91 billion Cardinal Health, he was leading a team building a secure portal to do what Parkinson had cobbled together using multiple applications like Google Calendar. The Myca project had begun with Don Jones, who runs the health and life-sciences group at Qualcomm. Jones had worked on one of the first electronic-medical-records efforts in the 1990s and was eager to expand the wireless company's mobile activities into telemedicine. After his team developed the technical requirements for such a platform, he contacted Myca to build it. Findlay then persuaded Parkinson to serve as chief concept officer to ensure a doctor-friendly application.
On a recent morning in Williamsburg, Parkinson demonstrates the latest version of the Myca Platform, which launches this summer. It's part electronic medical record, part practice-management system, and part social-networking site, complete with profiles and photos of doctors and patients, all in a secure environment that complies with federal privacy standards.
If you're a patient, your profile shows your medical team — a primary-care physician and any specialists you've chosen, perhaps from the experts listed on your primary-care physician's profile. To make an appointment, you look at a doctor's schedule, select a time slot of at least a half hour and the type of appointment (in-person, video, or IM), and fill out a text box describing your ailment so the doctor can start thinking about treatment. Typically, follow-ups are e-visits. A timeline dotted with icons representing previous appointments lets you review the doctor's comments, read the IM thread, watch the video of an earlier electronic house call, or link to test results.
"You can rate a visit, comment on it, share it," Parkinson says. "Is that innovative? Man, I don't know. It's paying attention to what's awesome about Flickr and then doing it."
For the doctor, the platform is an intuitive tool for managing his time — there are lists of upcoming appointments and prescription-refill requests — and communicating with patients and other physicians more quickly and directly. One feature provides a health snapshot, the top conditions treated that week locally, statewide, or nationally. Another allows doctors to organize patients by condition and email them as a group about new treatments. "I'm a big fan of Craig Newmark [of Craigslist]," says Parkinson. "Create something useful and get out of the way. I have no idea what people are going to come up with."
The first practice that will employ the portal is Hello Health, a more polished, three-doctor version of Parkinson's early practice. "Think of Hello Health as a Mac and the Myca Platform as Intel, the stuff running inside," says Parkinson, who is never at a loss for a tech analogy. There's no receptionist, so doctors greet patients as they arrive. The clientele skews young. Half have insurance, and it's their responsibility to file for reimbursement. So far, very few insurers cover a wide range of e-visits, but the number is growing.
Insurance is, in fact, both a challenge for Parkinson's vision — and, perhaps, an industry that could be transformed by the kind of medicine made possible by the Myca Platform. Doctors using the platform set their own fees, and Myca takes a cut of each transaction. At Hello Health, patients pay a $35 monthly subscription fee and $100 to $200 an hour for online or office visits. Brief email queries are free. Doctors at other practices who adopt the Myca Platform may charge less than their usual rates, since online appointments slash overhead. The sweet spot for this business model right now, Parkinson says, is the "invincibles," as health-care types call young, healthy people who forgo high monthly insurance premiums; instead, they pay doctors directly and buy relatively inexpensive high-deductible policies for emergencies.
About 2,000 doctors have inquired about joining, says Myca's Findlay. He maintains there's no shortage of companies looking for health-care options for employees that could eliminate lost productivity through absenteeism or waiting in a doctor's office. "The genie is out of the bottle," he says. "People want it. We just have to figure out how to do it properly."
<< half man, half machine >>
One of the paradoxes of modern medicine is that it demands continual innovation yet often resists change. This is particularly true for highly complex surgeries, such as open-heart operations. After all, the traditional procedure works. Why change it? But Dr. Douglas Murphy, 59, a cardiac surgeon at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, has led the way in repairing the heart's mitral valve robotically, using Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Surgical System. The procedure has proven more effective, quicker to do, and dramatically less invasive. Now he's on a mission to make it more widely adopted, providing a model for both high-tech surgery and remote medical education.
Murphy's achievements in the operating room are nothing short of miraculous to the rest of us. Instead of cutting the sternum and splitting open the chest, one of the more violent operations performed on the body, he inserts long, slender instruments, including a robotic camera, through a few fingertip-size incisions. Slipping the tremor-free instruments between the ribs, he's able to slice and enter the heart. "It's like building a ship in a bottle," he says. The camera gives him a three-dimensional, high-definition view (and magnification up to 10 times stronger than the human eye). The small size of the incisions nearly eliminates the risk of infection; there hasn't been one in 750 surgeries.
"Traditional heart surgery has always been a mixed blessing," Murphy says. "Sure, it's life-saving, but it takes you two or three months to recover. The heart recovers in a couple of hours. But the body takes much longer. With robotic surgery, the patient is out of the hospital in less than half the time and recovered in three weeks. I'm talking back to playing golf or tennis."
Why isn't robotic cardiac surgery already the treatment of choice? Murphy estimates that it takes 100 cases to learn to perform it efficiently, and there's no immediate financial incentive to do that since the reimbursement is the same. That means few surgeons — let alone other members of the surgical team — can afford to travel and observe an expert in action. What's necessary, Murphy realized, is robot college.
So earlier this year, his hospital launched the International College of Robotic Surgery, the first such remote facility with a cardiac focus. Murphy and his colleagues teach via a secure Internet site. Tuition runs as high as $100,000 for a comprehensive package that includes more than 30 presentations, live video feeds of operations, proctoring, and sessions tailored to each role on the surgical team — surgeon, surgical assistant, nurse, anesthesiologist, and so on. "There are review sections, checklists, a section I call 'Things I wish I hadn't done,'" Murphy says. "We've documented 750 cases on video, so I can show it all — the great examples, what's routine, what's not routine. They get the know-how of the first 100 cases before they do their first."
Murphy, who performed heart transplants before moving into less-invasive surgeries, teaches repair of the mitral valve — a flap in the heart's upper chamber that can become leaky, leading to congestive heart failure. The optimal treatment is repairing the existing valve, but in nearly half of all nonrobotic procedures, surgeons install an artificial replacement, a considerably more expensive process. With robotics' 3-D magnification, Murphy is able to repair more than 90%. Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, who joined St. Joseph's from the University of Chicago Medical Center this year, teaches an even rarer robotic procedure: coronary bypass surgery on a beating heart.
Currently, hospitals around the world have more than 1,100 da Vinci systems, at a cost of $1 million to $1.7 million apiece. Using them more for cardiac procedures makes sense both medically and economically. The demand is there: Murphy has a two-month waiting list, with patients from all over. St. Joseph's, which has five da Vincis, has grown its total annual robotics-surgery revenue to $25.5 million from scratch in six years. And the need for less-invasive measures is expected to increase as the population ages, because traditional surgery is too traumatic for the elderly.
"We're toward the end of our careers, and we decided that rather than grind out more cases, we wanted to teach this worldwide," says Murphy. "Every major metropolitan area should have one or two teams that are proficient in this."
Last year, robotic surgery using the da Vinci system, the only one with FDA approval for soft-tissue surgery, reached a milestone: More than half of the 80,000 prostate removals in the United States were performed by surgeons manipulating robotic metallic arms instead of wielding scalpels in their own hands. A total of 136,000 operations involved da Vinci robots, a 60% increase from 2007. This revolution in the OR is likely to pick up speed as surgeons like Murphy and Srivastava perfect new robotic procedures — and exploit telemedicine technology to share that knowledge efficiently.
<< a diagnostic search engine >>
In theory, the more doctors learn about the body, the better basis they have for figuring out what's wrong with you. In reality, they can't keep up with the flood of new information. In neurology alone, the number of identified disorders has more than doubled in 10 years, to more than 1,800, the majority extremely rare. True, doctors as a community know more, but what any individual knows constitutes a smaller portion of medical information overall. What if physicians could use technology to tap their peers' expertise to make quicker, more accurate diagnoses?
Dr. Michael Segal, 54, a renowned pediatric neurologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, has been working on this problem off and on for 20 years. The result: SimulConsult, a sophisticated online crowd-sourcing tool for identifying neurological disorders that demonstrates the potential of the Web to transform the way all kinds of diseases are diagnosed. Doctors enter a patient's symptoms and test results, and the software produces likely diagnoses and the probability for each.
"It's like having a group of more- experienced physicians helping with every diagnosis," says Dr. Viveck Baluja, a resident in pediatric neurology and developmental medicine and a fellow at Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute. "The people inputting data about the diseases are experts in this field."
Segal recognized the need for such a tool as a resident in the 1980s, when he spent hours poring through books and looking at every possible unusual disease for one particularly perplexing patient. "The problem is that textbooks are arranged so if you know the disease, they tell you the symptoms or lab results," he says. "But patients come to us in the opposite way, with findings that we need to put together in a story to reach a diagnosis."
SimulConsult works the way a physician does. It produces an initial diagnosis based on information from experts with a wealth of experience, then prompts the doctor to consider other pertinent tests and findings. For example, if a physician enters information about a teenager with a history of attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder, an abnormal electrocardiogram, and bouts of weakness, SimulConsult asks about recent salt intake. "Most clinicians would not flag such information as relevant," says Segal, but sodium has been known to trigger those symptoms in patients with a neurological syndrome known as hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Says Baluja: "There are thousands of outliers. The problem isn't in the disease itself. It's in the subtle variations of disease. The details matter."
In 1997, Segal went part-time at Harvard Medical School, where he had been an award-winning researcher, to found SimulConsult. The firm didn't begin generating revenue until this year; the tool was more of a puzzle he wanted to solve than a way to make money. Last year, in hopes of expanding, he hired a CEO, got his first ads, and secured an initial round of funding from an angel investor; eventually, he plans to charge a subscription fee for access to more detailed information. "This is typical of a lot of medical innovations," says David Williams, a health-care consultant in Boston and informal adviser to Segal. "There's a long incubation from basic R&D to commercialized product."
Segal began by offering the database free to pediatric neurologists. Now primary-care physicians make up 20% of users, a development that should increase its impact. If SimulConsult helps generalists make correct diagnoses early on, that means fewer visits to the wrong specialists and unnecessary tests, greatly reducing costs and accelerating appropriate treatment.
Most significantly, more users would lead to more findings and a richer, more valuable diagnostic tool. "I think we will discover that many diseases that we thought were rare," says Segal, "will turn out to have been just rarely recognized."
It's this ability to expand and harness knowledge that makes cutting-edge information technology such a powerful driver of the emerging health-care revolution. Professional tools like SimulConsult, Isabel, and Diagnosaurus can improve care and control costs. Sites such as PatientsLikeMe, which connects people with similar conditions, help them understand their health and may promote compliance with treatment. Physicians, not surprisingly, complain about patients who try to diagnose themselves after logging onto the symptom search engine Medgle. But the end result is to deepen communication, both among doctors and between physicians and their patients. Everyone will be smarter for it.
<< in two places at once >>
The call came after hours. A 36-year-old woman had arrived at the ER in Big Rapids, Michigan, with an apparent stroke. Omar Qahwash, a neurosurgeon at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, outside Detroit, rushed to have a look. In the quiet of his bedroom, he flipped open his laptop and transported himself 197 miles away.
Although Mecosta County Medical Center, an 82-bed facility in Big Rapids (population: 10,849), doesn't have a stroke specialist, it has the next best thing: the RP-7, a 5-foot-tall "remote presence" robot made by InTouch Health of Santa Barbara, California. Using a stubby joystick, Qahwash, 34, zoomed the two-way camera to review the patient's chart and CT scan. Then, parking the robot at the woman's bedside, he asked several questions, carefully studying her responses. To the patient, he was a face on the machine's 15-inch monitor.
She hadn't had a stroke, Qahwash concluded. The immediate and expert assessment avoided a needless helicopter transfer to Detroit, which would have cost several thousand dollars. If it had been a stroke, Qahwash was on hand to direct treatment.
The uneven distribution of specialists is a significant problem for the U.S. health-care system. While some large cities arguably have too many specialists, small cities and rural areas generally have too few. This deficit is especially acute in cases where rapid, expert diagnosis and treatment are the most critical. Some of the most powerful medical advances are those that address this growing manpower crisis. One cost-effective way to extend expertise is leading-edge telemedicine.
Consider stroke, the third leading cause of death in the United States and the No. 1 cause of long-term disability. Only 23% of county hospitals offer neurological services. The shortage is expected to worsen during the next 20 years as aging baby boomers live longer than previous generations. So St. Joseph Mercy, part of Trinity Health, a $6.3 billion nonprofit with 44 hospitals and a few hundred outpatient facilities, has established the Michigan Stroke Network, the largest such network in the country. St. Joseph spends $2 million a year to lease 33 robots that stand at the ready in 31 hospitals across the state.
Time is of the essence with strokes. Most are caused by clots that reduce blood flow to the brain. A clot-busting drug approved by the FDA in 1996 — tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), also known as "brain Drano" — can work wonders, but only with certain strokes and, in most cases, only within three hours of onset. (In other cases, tPA can make things worse.) The remote robot increases the chances of treating a patient effectively. Nationally, about 5% of stroke victims get tPA; in 2007, 80% of eligible patients in the stroke network did. On average, it takes just seven minutes for a network hospital to get a neurologist or neurosurgeon on-site via robot. As the specialist assesses the patient, other members of the team prepare for helicopter transport, just in case.
The RP-7, which some hospitals humanize with a lab coat, ID badge, and name, looks odd — even comical — with the bottom-heavy build of a vacuum cleaner and a flat-screen monitor for a head. (It comes with sounds effects, too, including Arnold Schwarzenegger saying, "I'll be back.") But patients don't seem to mind the machine. "They're relieved that they have a specialist at their bedside," says Connie Parliament, supervisor of the stroke network. "They're used to driving two hours to see someone."
The robot "isn't a panacea," says Jack Weiner, St. Joseph president and CEO, "but it is the kind of technology that significantly reduces health-care costs." With a robot, leased for about $7,000 a month, a community hospital can offer the expertise of a neurologist it couldn't otherwise afford ($500,000 a year and up, says Weiner). That means more stroke victims walk out of the hospital, avoiding bills of $250,000 or more for months of rehab. "We think the insurance companies benefit," says Weiner, "but they are not willing to support the program yet." He wants more departments to use the robots. At St. Joseph, for example, ICU specialists make robot rounds from home before going to bed, which can prevent a late-night call. St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, a Trinity hospital in Boise, Idaho, uses eight units to provide neonatal, cardiology, mental health, and other services to rural facilities. And there, the revenue covers leasing costs.
Like the Myca Platform, the robots are just one example of an advanced technology that seems impersonal but actually enables doctors to be more hands-on; in a Twitter and Facebook world, screen-to-screen face time can build relationships with patients. And like SimulConsult and the robotic college's remote learning, they encourage professional connections that dramatically enhance care. Together, innovations like these are beginning to free U.S. medicine from the strictures that have given us the world's costliest health care, but not the best health care.
Think what happens when you put these things together. You can see your doctor immediately without wasting time in a waiting room. A robust database helps your physician make more accurate diagnoses. Advances in robotics cut your recovery time after surgery — and could even lead to operations assisted by remote experts. This is the vision of the medical system of tomorrow. And it's emerging today.
"You get into medicine because you want to take care of people," says a 39-year-old general practitioner in a traditional practice in Philadelphia. "But then you discover it's not a fulfilling profession anymore." Which is why he recently decided to leave the "hamster wheel" of rushing between patients all day without a break. He's following Parkinson's lead and opening a Hello Health practice with the Myca Platform. Just what the health-care system ordered: one more doctor of the future.
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There’s no party in the world quite like Carnaval in Brazil. As a matter of fact, it was the driving force of our idea for a year-long party. While everyone is familiar with the Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, the party actually goes on all over this massive country. We decided to go big and celebrate Carnaval in Brazil in three different cities. From the traditional festivities in Olinda to the insane parade in Recife, to the epic blocos of Rio, read on for more about the 2nd stop on our year-long party.
Carnaval in Pernambuco
Thanks to a bit of clever travel hacking, we had enough airline points to fly round-trip from Santiago all the way up to the northeast state of Pernambuco in Brazil. The Carnaval celebrations here are legendary, so we figured it would be a good place to start. While Rio gets all the press, Carnaval in Pernambuco is super traditional and a ton of fun. It’s known as more of a Carnaval for the people, as even the big events are free for all to join.
We flew into the capital city of Recife, where we were greeted with free caipirinhas at the baggage claim. It was clear from the get-go that Carnaval in Brazil was going to be a damn good time. Here’s a little recap of our Carnaval experience in both Olinda and Recife.
Carnaval in Olinda
Olinda is just a few kilometers down the road from Recife, making it very easy to visit both on a short trip. The historic center of town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its traditional architecture and colorful houses. We didn’t visit Olinda to check out some churches, though – we came to rage.
Since we arrived in Olinda the Monday before Carnaval officially kicked off, we figured it would be pretty chill. We were wrong.
On our first night in town, we went out to get some street food for dinner and figured we’d have a quiet night. Next thing we knew we were in the middle of a huge crowd, beers in hand, dancing to frevo music. We followed the crowd through the cobblestone streets for a few hours to soak up the Carnaval atmosphere.
Olinda Carnaval Traditions
Carnaval in Olinda is famous for the bonecos gigantes – giant puppets that are used in parades throughout the week. Some of them represent real people, such as politicians and actors, while others are just for fun. There are a few workshops in town where you can pay a few reals to see them up close and take some photos.
In Olinda everyone parties together; parents, children, and even grandma and grandpa are out in their costumes having a grand ole’ time in the street. The pre-Carnaval celebrations begin in January and continue all the way up until the official start of the festival. There is a differently themed bloco every night of the week ranging from “Night of the Silent Drums” to “Bloco de Saudade” where they celebrate past ways of having fun.
It was nice being in Olinda a few days before the madness started, as we were free to explore the cobblestone streets devoid of the huge crowds that invade once Carnaval starts. It’s a very photogenic town, so be sure to bring your camera and a couple extra batteries if you visit.
Just check out that awesome shot of the giant puppets hanging out on top of a sushi restaurant!
Since the price of accommodation skyrockets in Olinda at the official start of Carnaval, we decided to split our time in the area and move to a hostel in Recife. Everyone says that it’s best to come to Olinda during the day and then party in Recife at night, so we did just that. When we came back to town on Saturday, it transformed from a quiet little tonw into a raging party.
This, my friends, is what Carnaval in Brazil is all about.
On the actual weekend of Carnaval, there’s a stage set up in the center of Olinda with dance and music performances throughout the day. There are also tons of vendors selling street food, beers, cocktails, masks – you name it. Carnaval in Olinda was an absolute blast and we’d go again in a heartbeat.
Now let’s see how the celebrations were in the big city.
Carnaval in Recife
Recife is the capital of Pernambuco and is considered one of the best places to celebrate Carnaval in Brazil. It’s also a beautiful city right on the coast with a nice stretch of beach.
While the ocean looks quite enticing on a hot afternoon in Brazil, you may be surprised to find almost no one swimming. This is because the city is also famous for shark attacks. Needless to stay, we watched the ocean from a distance.
Galo da Madrugada
Recife is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the biggest Carnaval parade in the world. On Carnaval Saturday, the Galo da Madrugada (Rooster of Early Hours) parade sees over 2 million people lining the streets. It’s an absolute free for all with people everywhere singing, dancing, and boozing.
While it was a good time, we would definitely spring for one of the private viewing parties (camarotes) next time. Just look at that massive crowd! We definitely started to feel a bit claustrophobic. Getting out of the crowd to even find a bathroom proved to be difficult.
Partying in Marco Zero
Once the sun goes down, the party shifts to Recife Antigo (Old Recife) in the Marco Zero Square. There are different parades moving through the streets all night and you’re always welcome to join.
You’ll never go thirsty or hungry here, as vendors line the streets with delicious kebabs and ice cold beers. The street vendors here even take credit cards. What a country!
You can’t come to Carnaval in Brazil and not dress up. We didn’t bring any costumes with us, but thankfully our hostel had a nice stash of silly hats, butterfly wings, and awesome star-shaped sunglasses that we could borrow. I’d say we did pretty well. What do you think?
In addition to the various parades going up and down the streets, there are several stages with live music. The main stage brought in some big names in Brazilian music and big crowds to match. While we can’t understand a lick of Portuguese, it was tons of fun watching a few shows on the main stage. You just can’t match the infectious energy that’s all around during Carnaval in Brazil.
Check out some highlights of our time celebrating Carnaval in Olinda and Recife in this short video:
Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro
Of course, we just had to get to Rio for the last couple days of Carnaval in Brazil. It is known as the biggest party in the world, after all. We booked a sweet place on Airbnb up in the Santa Teresa neighborhood and spent four days partaking in the Carnaval festivities.
For our first night in Rio, we simply headed down to Centro to wander around and find a party. We didn’t have to look far. As soon as we got off the bus, there were crowds of people in their best Carnaval attire drinking and dancing in the street.
Despite all the bad press Rio gets when it comes to safety, we encountered zero issues during our stay. They definitely up the police presence during Carnaval to make sure it runs as smoothly as possible.
So Many Blocos, So Little Time
It’s hard deciding what to do during Carnaval in Rio, as there are more blocos (block parties) than you can count. We had our eyes set on one in particular, though. Sargento Pimenta is a famous bloco where a huge band plays samba versions of Beatles songs. The crowd is estimated at over 180,000 – bigger than any music festival in the US!
It was hot and crowded but a damn good time.
One day we were just lounging around our place getting ready to go out when we heard what sounded like a marching band outside. We opened the door and lo and behold, there was a bloco right on our street! Naturally, we tossed our silly costumes on, grabbed a beer, and joined the fun.
Rio de Janeiro Samba Parade
While the blocos were tons of fun, the main reason we came to Rio was to go to the Sambadrome parade. Various samba schools spend the entire year preparing for this, and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Each school gets an hour to perform and a winner is awarded at the end of Carnaval. It was the most colorful, energetic, and downright amazing thing we’ve been a part of.
The parade goes all night, from 9PM to about 5 in the morning. While we were dragging ass by the end, there were Brazilian grannies around us still dancing with the energy of a child. It’s amazing what effect that samba music has on people here! Tickets for the Sambadrome don’t come cheap but trust me when I say it’s worth every penny. Thanks to the help of a Brazilian friend, we were able to get our tickets at the local price. Score!
Winding Down Carnaval
The blocos don’t stop even when the official Carnaval festival is finished. They continue to go on for weeks afterward, except at that point they’re called hangover blocos!
Unfortunately for us, we weren’t able to attend the hangover blocos as our journey had to keep on moving. We did, however, have some time in the country to decompress from the madness and do a bit of sightseeing; something that wasn’t possible during the chaos of the festival. We’ll have a recap soon of some really awesome things to do in Brazil besides rage at Carnaval. Keep an eye on the blog!
Carnaval in Brazil was on our travel bucket lists for years, so it felt great to finally cross it off. The whole thing flew by in a blur of strong caipirinhas and thumping frevo beats. It truly is the biggest party in the world and like nothing we’ve ever experienced before. Thankfully now we have 10-year visas for Brazil, because we’ll definitely be back sooner than later. If Carnaval in Brazil is something you’ve been on the fence about, trust us and just go next year. It’ll be the most fun you’ve ever had!
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By KAUZ Team | September 9, 2020 at 1:17 PM CDT – Updated September 9 at 1:17 PM
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – Mary Rhoades joined Brian Shrull in studio to talk about the Kiwanis Club installing a new playground.
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Every year throughout North Carolina, there are dozens of motorcyclists who obtain their licenses in order to safely operate these vehicles across our roadways. These classes play an essential role in providing the proper instruction on how to prevent motorcycle accidents from occurring.
In 2009, there were a total of 3,635 motorcycle accidents across the state of North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Many of these accidents may have been prevented if both the rider and passenger vehicle driver practiced defensive driving habits along with abiding by the rules of the road.
At Mike Lewis Attorneys, our team believes that safety comes first when riding a motorcycle. Our motorcycle accident attorneys also have great sympathy for the injured victims of motorcycle accidents and offer these individuals a “Free Case Evaluation”. We will seek the maximum compensation benefits available to these individuals.
Motorcycle Safety Education Program Details
There are several motorcycle training centers throughout Winston-Salem and across North Carolina which cater to the different levels of rider ability. In most cases these classes are around 15 to 20 hours and take place over a couple of days or consecutive weekends. Individuals interested in taking these classes must be at least 16 years of age, while anyone under the age of 18 must have written consent of a parent or guardian. Some of the motorcycle safety education program details include:
Approaching Intersections, stop signs, and traffic signals
- Following other vehicles
- Hazard avoidance
- Straight-line riding
- Three-point turnabout
- Turn signals and horn
In order to operate a motorcycle on our North Carolina roadways, individuals must possess one of the following motorcycle endorsements issued by the NC DMV, Full Provisional License, Regular License, or Commercial License. Furthermore, riders may also obtain a Learner Permit which is issued for 12 months, these include; Full Provisional License, and Regular License.
Winston-Salem Motorcycle Safety Education Program Locations
There are several Winston-Salem motorcycle safety education programs, and also many programs throughout surrounding areas. Our attorneys have gathered some useful information regarding these locations in order to assist motorcyclists throughout our community. Some of the local Winston-Salem motorcycle class locations include:
|City Location||Primary Contact Phone|
|Forsythe Tech Community College||336-734-7727|
|Suzuki of Winston-Salem||336-765-9156|
|Movin On Motorcycle Social Club Inc||336-884-1155|
|Everhart Marine 336-889-4667||Harley-Davidson of Greensboro||336-273-1101||Davidson Community College||336-224-4798||Guilford Tech Community College||336-454-1126 x55021||Surry Community College||336-386-3473||Randolph Community College||336-862-7980||Alamance Community College||336-862-7980||Rockingham Community College||336-342-4261 x2325|
If you are interested in finding a motorcycle class in your area, our law firm would be happy to assist you in achieving your license and understanding motorcycle laws.
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The attorneys at Mike Lewis have great sympathy for those injured in motorcycle accidents and believe that the victims may be entitled to compensation for their losses and damages. Our attorneys have achieved over $10 million in successful verdicts and settlements for our clients and will fight for the maximum compensation benefits available.
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Each year as Thanksgiving approaches, I find that my thoughts turn to turkeys. Animals so often overlooked and seemingly doomed to be relegated to a decorative serving platter in perpetuity.
Turkeys are actually intelligent, social creatures. A wealth of scientific and anecdotal evidence exists to support this. Seriously, try Googling “turkey intelligence” or “turkey personality” and see what comes up. [Warning: if you’re a huge sap like me you might cry at some of the rescued pet turkey stories!] There are even studies showing that turkeys may use up to 20 different vocalizations to communicate with one another.
While turkeys are not monogamous, the birds do have a recognizable family structure. Baby turkeys (called “poults”) remain with their mothers for four or five months after birth. Communication between hens and poults begins in the egg, helping them to learn each others’ voices even before birth. (If you think this sounds like the bond a human mother can have with her fetus even before it is born, you’re not far off.) Once her poults have hatched, their mother fiercely protects them from predators and other threats, and comforts them if they are distressed or cold. Much like a human mother, she can recognize their individual voices and distinguish cries signaling hunger from those indicating fear, for example, and she attends to their needs accordingly.
I think this photograph of a mother turkey sheltering her brood under her wings speaks volumes about the family bonds cultivated by these birds.
Of course, turkeys raised for slaughter never even meet their mothers. Within the first three hours of their birth they are heaved onto a conveyor belt where their toes and beaks are amputated with a hot blade, without anesthesia.
The rest of their short lives will be spent in misery, as they grow into freakish monstrosities that bear little to no resemblance to their wild turkey brothers and sisters. This is because we humans have bred and genetically “enhanced” turkeys to grow so unnaturally fast and with such abnormally large breasts that their internal organs cannot keep up, often leading to respiratory or cardiac failure and painful degenerative joint diseases. Their top-heaviness, combined with the fact that their toes were lopped off on their first day of life, means that many cannot walk or even stand; most cannot walk without pain. To put this in perspective, I read one statistic that said that if a human baby grew at a similar rate, it would achieve a weight of 1500 lbs. by 18 months of age. It’s pretty shocking, to say the least.
I won’t go any further into the details of the horrific treatment of turkeys raised for human consumption. There are ample resources online that can do it far more effectively than I, such as PETA or MSPCA.
Instead, this Thanksgiving, I invite you to celebrate the lives and spirits of turkeys. I created the appetizer below as a fun and easy way to spread this celebration to your loved ones this holiday season!
Gobble Your Veggies Platter
For the lentil mixture:
1 medium yellow onion, sliced thinly
1 tbsp. vegan margarine
Generous pinch of salt
2-3 splashes of white wine (vegetable broth or water would also work)
1.5 cups cooked lentils
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped and lightly toasted
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
Dash of cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large leaf of kale
Sliced vegetables of choice (I used carrots, yellow squash, and celery)…some will need to be sliced very thinly (see Recipe Notes)!
Two whole (non-pitted) kalamata olives
To Make the Lentils
First, caramelize your onions. To do this, melt the margarine in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, then add the onions and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, about 15-20 minutes until very soft and very brown. They should look like this at the beginning:
And this at the end:
Next, deglaze the pan with wine or broth/water, then add your lentils to the skillet. Use a potato masher or a sturdy fork to mash them a bit. Don’t puree them though! You should still have plenty of whole lentils remaining. Finally, add the walnuts and spices and stir until well combined. Allow to cool slightly.
Transfer the mixture to a small-medium bowl and pack it in fairly tightly. Place the kale leaf on a serving plate, then place the bowl upside-down on the leaf. When you remove the bowl you should have a perfect little dome of lentil goodness. You can serve it as is with crackers or sliced veggies, or continue with the directions below to make it into a turkey!
To make a turkey: Take a smaller bowl (like a spice bowl) and carefully press it into the front of the dome to create a smaller dome (the head). Next, take some pieces of carrot and use a paring knife to carefully carve them into two feet and a beak. Press the beak and feet into place. Then, slice off the pointy ends of the olives and press them into the eye spots. Finally, insert sliced veggies of choice toward the back of the mound to make the tailfeathers. Serve with additional sliced veggies and enjoy!
Recipe Notes: The lentil mixture is extremely tasty and not dry at all in the mouth; however, its texture is a little “dry” and “crumbly” as far as sticking things into it goes. One way to address this would possibly be to mash the lentils even more in the skillet before adding the walnuts and spices to the skillet. Another option would be to add a tablespoon of tomato paste and maybe a tablespoon of vegetable broth to make the mixture more moist and sticky. Otherwise, do like I did and employ a little finesse to get you where you want to go!
One special tip for the tailfeathers: it’s important to slice the veggies thinly enough that they can be inserted into the mound without making it fall apart, but not so thinly that they won’t stand up. Trial and error is the name of the game. And isn’t his cute, goofy little face worth it?
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Different sofa styles
When you decide to achieve a small sofa don’t think that this style won’t provide the same comfort and good-looking aspect. Besides the fact that they are very popular and will not crowd your space, there is a large variety of small sofa styles to choose from.
The difference between a loveseat and a common sofa is the size.
As compared to a loveseat, an apartment sofa is bigger, measuring about 84 inches. It is suitable for apartments because they do not occupy too much space. Besides that, one can achieve an apartment sofa and assemble it inside the room to place it. The fact that the sofa comes in sections it makes it easier to get through the doors and small or narrow spaces.
Sectional sofas are very popular because they can offer a variety of combinations that can improve the aspect of a small living place. One can choose and combine chaises, corners, armless chairs, etc. Sectional sofas are very easy to move and can get easily through small places and hallways.
If you live in a small place and a normal sofa doesn’t fit, a custom sofa is the best choice for you. Before purchasing a custom sofa you need to know that it is quite expensive and implies a lot of time and patience.
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The following article is from Bloomberg:
Canada said that wheat production, including durum, will rise 4.1 percent to 26.3 million metric tons in the year that starts Aug. 1 from an estimated 25.261 million a year earlier.
The harvest excluding durum may climb to 21.7 million tons from 21.089 million, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said today in a report. Production of durum, used to make pasta, may rise to 4.6 million tons from 4.172 million.
Canola production may rise to 15.7 million tons from 14.165 million, the agency said.
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Over the weekend, Koeman came out once again in defence of his oft-injured player, saying -
“He will stay (at home for these Ireland games). He spoke to the manager and they took the decision he will not go to the national team.
“In my opinion that is a really good decision he needs to recover and get ready for pre-season.
“Of course I want to keep McCarthy because all the times he was really fit and on his level most of the time he was a starting player.
“But it was really difficult because he had a lot of injuries and that makes it difficult for him and the manager also.”
Koeman has had a number of spats with the coaching staff of the Irish team, Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane, over their apparent mishandling of McCarthy’s injury situation this season.
However, barely a day later, the British tabloids were at it again, claiming that the Blues had set a £20m price tag for the midfielder. The report went on to say the Daily Mail were claiming the Toon are keen on pairing up McCarthy with Fulham's Tom Cairney. Manager Rafa Benitez has apparently been handed a £100m transfer budget as he attempts to keep the newly-promoted side up this coming season.
Koeman has previously expressed how highly he values the Irishman, with new owner Farhad Moshiri making a special note of how he insisted that McCarthy be kept during the tumultuous final hours of last summer’s transfer window.
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Here at PWG we find ourselves behind the scenes a lot so we like to periodically check in with some of our favorite wedding professionals to see what they have been up to and ask them to share their wedding stories with us. (We want to be a part of the wedding day magic too!)
Recently we asked Kelly Atkin with Amor Ceremonies to share a unique wedding experience with us and her response was heartwarming to say the least.
Perfect Wedding Guide: Can you share with us a unique wedding experience you’ve had?
Amor Ceremonies: “One of the things I like best about being an Officiant is the opportunity to create a special ceremony, just for the couple, even if it means being spontaneous and doing something I’ve never done. But when the thought flashes before me and I know the moments right all I can do is present what feels good. Which brings me to a wedding I performed this last weekend. I didn’t have the opportunity to meet with the couple in advance, they didn’t feel it was necessary as it was going to be small, just their 7 year old son, and the grooms elderly parents. Part way through the ceremony grandpa moved over to stand next to his grandson, who was crying, rubbing his shoulders… the couple noticed this and gathered up their son to give him a kiss and collect their rings as we were at that moment in the ceremony, but I could tell they wanted to move on with the ceremony, so I asked their son to come stand by me, which happened to be at the very moment when I was going to have them place the rings in each other fingers and “repeat after me”. This is when I decided to ask their son to do the reading and they would repeat after him. Wow, could that 7 year old read! It was such an incredible moment that brought tears to all our eyes. Everyone felt the love!
Here is what the Long family had to say about Kelly’s services: “Fantastic! She was very flexible and accommodating. We are several states away and did everything via email and it was perfect. She was very patient and adaptable with our Autistic son! Would highly recommend her :)”
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Delta is a company that has been designing and manufacturing power tools for more than three decades. Founded in Japan, the company produces a wide range of woodworking tools such as saws, routers, hand planes, bandsaws and dust collectors. In particular, Delta dust collectors have become extremely popular in the woodworking community due to their excellent performance and construction quality. Many professional woodworkers see Delta dust collectors as one of the best options on the market when it comes to managing the large volume of sawdust and other particulate matter generated during the production process. Delta makes sure to use only high-quality components when manufacturing its dust collectors, which are designed for maximum efficiency. The company also offers several extra features such as noise reduction technology and filtration systems, allowing users to manage their workshop air quality without sacrificing performance or convenience. With its commitment to providing superior products at competitive prices, Delta is well-positioned to provide lasting value for woodworkers around the world.
Delta Dust Collectors for Woodworking can be used to create amazing projects like custom furniture, kitchen cabinetry, shelves, mantels and much more. They are capable of providing a powerful suction that removes sawdust, shavings and other fine particles from work areas. They can reduce the need for sweeping and manual cleaning, as well as reduce air pollution from airborne sawdust particles. These dust collectors can also help contain odours by filtering out odour causing particles from the surrounding area. Examples of projects that could be completed with these machines include, stair railings made with exotic woods, intricate carved signs made with precision tools, custom designed cabinets with complex joinery and fine finish details, turnings such as rings or goblets made with a lathe, and much more.
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1. If the machine is not properly grounded, check that it is and ensure the grounding wire is properly connected.
2. Check all connections for loose connections and make sure all hose clamps are secure.
3. Make sure power cord is unplugged before working on the machine to lessen the risk of electric shock or other injuries.
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6. Inspect motor blower assembly bearings for wear or lack of lubrication; clean and grease as required so that motor runs smoothly and quietly at maximum capacity and prevents premature breakdowns of parts due to friction-induced heat build up.
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The Delta dust collector can come with a range of accessories that are ideal for woodworking projects. The remote switch for the motor is a great way to control the dust collector from across the room so you don’t need to walk over and engage it manually every time. This makes working in your shop more efficient. The wall mount bracket securely attaches to any wall, allowing you to place your Delta Dust Collector away from areas where it would create interference with your work area. For large pieces, an adjustable shoe allows the user to “reach” into corners while also removing sawdust and other debris as a result of long runs. And lastly, Delta’s noise dampening system reduces sound emanating from the machine by utilizing enhanced insulation and effectively suppressing noise levels.
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The Trump Organization is looking at filling a large retail vacancy near its namesake Fifth Avenue tower at a time when empty storefronts are abundant across Manhattan.
The space at 6 East 57th Street is currently controlled by Wharton Properties and SL Green Realty, which took over the lease in 2016 when the two investors struck a deal to relocate Nike from the location to a new flagship at 650 Fifth Avenue.
The East 57th Street lease expires next year, and Wharton and SL Green will not be extending the deal, Bloomberg reported. That leaves the Trump Organization with the difficult task of finding a tenant for the 74,000-square-foot space.
Trump Organization executive vice president Eric Trump declined to comment to Bloomberg, as did representatives for Wharton and SL Green.
The 6 East 57th Street location, which the Trump Org controls under a long-term ground lease, is currently occupied by Tiffany & Co., which is planning on moving out by the middle of next year when it’s done renovating its store on Fifth Avenue.
Ruth Colp-Haber, president of the brokerage Wharton Property Advisors (no relation to Wharton Properties), said it’s a difficult time to lease any retail or office space in New York, and on top of that some tenants don’t want to do deals in Trump buildings.
The 57th Street property, she said, is “a Triple-A location. The building itself, the spaces are really nice, it’s a lot of glass and steel, it’s extremely nice spaces. But for some users there’s definitely a stigma.” [Bloomberg] — Rich Bockmann | <urn:uuid:dd72ecc6-9a46-47cc-8813-661159ec22fa> | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | https://therealdeal.com/2021/02/19/trump-org-has-big-retail-vacancy-looming/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=after_article&utm_campaign=related_article | 2021-04-11T14:47:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038064520.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20210411144457-20210411174457-00076.warc.gz | en | 0.935236 | 346 |
I'm developing a linux kernel driver for a multitouch device. Right now I have already touch being injected to the linux kernel subsystem and it is working. The problem is that I also need to interact with the device to change settings an so on.
While the kernel is grabbing the device I can't grab it in user space, so I need to find a way to interact with the kernel driver.
My first driver test had some extra operations that I can't find on the current model i'm using. It had open, close, read, write operatins that I could perform from user space.
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Trumpler International together with their long-standing agent C H Sam & Co Ltd recently organised a golf tournament in Dongguan, China. The event was held at the beautifully appointed Hill View Golf Club and attracted some 80 participants from Taiwanese tanneries and associated companies based in China. The tournament was followed by a banquet and prize-giving ceremony at the Jia Hua Grand Hotel in Dongguan. Speaking on behalf of C H Sam & Co Ltd, Sam Chou said that such an event proved once again that although the leather industry has over the years become more and more competitive, it is still possible to bring together a group of people that not only can enjoy the relaxation found in a round of golf but have the same consolidated interest, drive and passion in the propagation and promotion of our wonderful industry. | <urn:uuid:ca5f1276-8ebf-4d0a-80b7-066ad753cbb9> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://www.leathermag.com/features/featuregolf-tournament-in-dongguan/ | 2024-02-25T04:47:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00624.warc.gz | en | 0.965207 | 173 |
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September 23, 2010 by staff
Devils Lake Nd, (AP) – It has been called a slow-growing monster: a huge lake that has been expanding over the past 20 years, swallowing thousands of acres, hundreds of buildings and at least two cities in the floodwaters.
Devils Lake keeps getting bigger because it has no natural river or stream to take the excess rainfall and snowmelt. Now that you’ve uploaded less than 6 feet of flooding, raising fears that some downstream communities could be washed away if the water level is not reduced.
And those concerns add another problem: Scientists believe that the pattern of rain and snow that filled the basin is likely to continue for at least another decade.
“It’s a slow torture,” said 72-year-old Joe Belford, a permanent resident of the Devils Lake, and a county commissioner who spends most of his time looking for a way to control flooding and money to pay.
No other place in America has faced a dilemma. The nation’s only significant other “closed basin” lake is the Great Salt Lake, which ran the risk of flooding of houses in the mid-1980. However, shortly after the state spent $ 70 million and large pumps, a dry spell began. These bombs now stand idle.
“We unfortunately or fortunately – I do not know what it is – quite unique,” said Dick Johnson, mayor of Devils Lake, which has about 7,000 residents. The constant flood “does not have the immediate impact of a hurricane or typhoon could have, but it is devastating.”
As the water started rising in early 1990, more than 400 homes around the lake have been moved or destroyed.
The lake, about 160 miles northwest of Fargo, is the largest body of fresh water in North Dakota, with a coastline estimated at least 1,000 kilometers. It is up to 75 feet deep and has attracted tourists from around the country with excellent fishing and other recreational activities.
But the local population and politicians are concerned that the lake is a catastrophic flood waiting to be launched in their direction.
In the small town of Minnewaukan, the lake was once 8 miles. Today the community overlaps from three sides, and residents are begging for help.
“These people are destroying apart,” said Mayor Trish McQuoid Minnewaukan, fighting back tears. The proposals include moving all the people to higher ground.
On Monday, the lake is situated on more of 1,451 meters above sea level. If it rises above 1,458 feet, the water spilling into the Sheyenne River, which flows through southeastern North Dakota before joining the northern Red River flow and enters Canada.
Between communities is threatened by the Sheyenne Valley City, west of Fargo. The mayor said there is an overflow of the river could rise by more than 5 feet above a 2009 record floods that forced more than 6,300 city residents to evacuate. That could flood half of the city.
In late 2010, the federal government has spent more than a billion and to alleviate the threat, the purchase of properties flooded, the construction of levees and other improvements. That figure does not include a canal and 27 million diversion of floodwater built by the state on the western edge of the lake. Also the costs and 330,000 per month for electricity for pumps to take an inch of the lagoon.
All these measures are considered temporary. The final solution – and cost – is unknown.
“The issue of stopping the flood and trying to draw water from the lake is complicated,” said Sen. Byron Dorgan, Democrat of North Dakota. “If it were not complicated, it would have been solved long ago.”
Devils Lake has nearly quadrupled in size since early 1990, flooding nearly 150,000 acres of land, flooding a million trees and destroying hundreds of homes and farm buildings. State or federal governments finally bought many of those who lost their properties to water out. Shopping includes the two small towns in Pennsylvania and Ferry Church, although some people remain in both communities.
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey say there is no way to predict exactly when a normal cycle time of return. But models of the agency the opportunity to show 72 percent to the current pattern will continue for at least 10 years.
Climate studies based on tree rings and lake sediments indicate that similar wet periods occurred at the time of the Devils Lake Basin many during the past 2,000 years, the agency said. The last time the lake overflowed was sometime before statehood in 1889.
A federal panel has been studying the lake, but has not completed its report. Local officials say the recommendations should include the creation of a second flood control channel on the east side of the lake and relaxing water quality standards downstream to allow the release of more water.
“If we do that, we’re probably cooked,” said Johnson.
Downstream water pumping long opposition rose in southeastern North Dakota, Minnesota and as far away as the Canadian province of Manitoba, which could receive a portion of Red River water.
Officials in those places fear that contaminated water streams with other noxious plants and fish and raise levels of sulfate in drinking water. High sulfate content, including water, salts, bitter taste and can act as a laxative. Officials in Fargo and West Fargo are seeking federal assistance to improve their water treatment facilities for Devils Lake water.
The only natural lake outlet, a channel called Tolna Coulee, is highly erodible and completely smothered by sediment.
Madeline Lucas, a physician Valley City, suggests that line the concrete output and store more water upstream. She and others believe that improving the Coulee prevents a wall of water running downstream.
“I do not think anyone thinks that is going to be anything to be resolved,” said Luke. “How to deal with in the most efficient, profitable and less destructive of the environment is under discussion.”
Devils Lake officials are ready to take the matter to court; possibly to fight the federal government demands quality of runoff water lake or request permission to build another drainage channel. The city has retained a law firm in Minneapolis.
The lake on the rise, which is owned by North Dakota, has provided some economic benefits, too, especially in construction and recreation, generating increased revenue for sales tax and the increasing demand for housing.
Flooded agricultural fields are a haven for athletes in search of fish from Alaska and others. Dozens of Hmong and other Southeast Asian fishermen from hundreds of miles away to fish for white bass, which resemble a species native to their homeland. Fishing provides an estimated 40 million a year to the local economy.
McQuoid, Minnewaukan mayor, said she moved here from Minnesota four years ago so her husband could open a guide service. Later he bought the general store. The lake has increased from 5 feet since they arrived, forcing 13 homes to be moved or destroyed. It also sparked a debate about saving the city.
McQuoid said he had to say one of the residents never to enter the store after having raised a fuss in front of other customers through an emergency ordinance on sealing of water and sewerage services in the areas could be flooded.
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Innovation. You’ve either got it or you haven’t. Right now, Procter and Gamble hasn’t. Its recent mediocre results have been blamed on a drought of new blockbusters. It’s not alone. Microsoft has been panned for bringing so little to market, and even Apple’s share price has sagged recently as the market tires of tweaks to their existing techno-slabs.
Has the corporate world run out of ideas? Nah. When I walk around big global corporations, I’m struck by the number of brilliant new products and services being developed. But most never make it to market. And of the ones that do, about 70% fail. There has to be a better way to get products onto shelves that people actually want, and to ensure that big, world-changing ideas get greenlighted and launched. Fortunately, there is.
Did you know that Twitter used to be a podcast subscription service called Odeo, or that Flickr was once something called Game Neverending? Groupon began life as a crowdfunding site, and Paypal originally enabled Palm Pilots (ah, Palm Pilots) to beam money to each other. In Silicon Valley, it’s rare to find a company that became an overnight success; most of them radically changed direction at least once. In Valleyspeak, it’s known as pivoting.
Pivoting means that new technologies don’t get wasted. They get repurposed. At Sense Worldwide we work with some of the most innovative companies on the West Coast, companies that pivot like ballerinas. We also work with many big ol’ organizations. We think there’s a lot that Cincinnati can learn from Cupertino. Here are five things:
Most big organizations are idea-generating machines. But they also contain an idea-killing machine. It’s called the stage gate process. Stage gates work a bit like that gym full of spiky obstacles in Kung Fu Panda. A product has to get from one side of the process to the other without being whacked by anything. Instead of a long-moustached dog (was that monk dude a dog?), the tests are set by a bunch of vice presidents. Will it make $50 million in its first year? Will it work in Japan? Will it compete with our existing products? Swish. Crunch. Yelp.
In theory, anything that makes it alive through this gauntlet should triumph in the market. Except as I said earlier, 70% of new products fail. As a predictor of success, stage gates are about as useful as throwing somebody in the river to see if they’re a witch.
What if your process forced innovations to evolve rather than die? The pivot process works like this: At an agreed interval, technologists, insight specialists, and marketers come together to match up technologies and needs.
We’ve found the best way to do this is with a pivot workshop. The innovation team brings along the technologies they’re working on plus any side projects or shiny things that have caught their interest. The insight people bring along as many consumer needs as they can.
The next bit is simple. Match the technologies to the needs. Currently, this app helps you get organized. People also need to be healthy. Could it make them healthy instead? If a technology matches a need that it’s not currently serving, then you have an opportunity to pivot—if the opportunity is big enough. During a recent pivot process, we repositioned an expensive packaged good as a cheap labor-saving appliance. The product relaunched on a different shelf and has become a runaway bestseller.
The pivot process is a hungry beast; it’s hungry for insight into consumer needs. You must approach every pivot session with a big bag of needs. Quantity is more important than quality, as it’s all raw material for the workshop.
To gather those needs, you need to think like a lean tech startup:
• Go wide, not deep. In his recent book, ex-P&G Marketing supremo Jim Stengel confessed that his company would spend hours quizzing consumers about dryness in diapers, without ever trying to understand their broader lives.
• Don’t overthink stuff. No insight is perfect; capture an opportunity and move on.
• Get your head out of your business, or anything that looks like it. What can banks learn from salty snacks? What can cellular operators learn from airlines?
Think of Google Glass, a perfect example of a technology that’s currently in search of a killer use. So Google is creating a great glass playground. It sold 2,000 pairs to developers, and created a competition to suggest uses for the product. The best of the 8,000–10,000 respondents to the #ifihadglass hashtag were sent a pair to play with.
Nobody is asking these people to do satisfaction surveys. They’re asking them to go crazy with a technology and see what happens. Some of the most profitable products in the world were playful consumer hacks—text messaging, for example.
"Hi, I know you invested a ton of cash in our mobile fashion shopping app for women. But people are mainly using it to save photos of their favorite things. We want to create a site that helps them do that. Can we have, uh, twice as much money?" The investors bought the story. They coughed up the cash. Pinterest was born.
Somewhere in your organization there’s an individual or a group who greenlights a project. Maybe it’s the ExCo, maybe it’s the head of production. To pivot a product, you’re going to have to tell them two stories. First, you’re going to have to un-sell them something they’ve already invested in emotionally and financially. Then, you’re going to have to sell them something new. So make your stories really compelling. That’s where insights come in.
How did people abuse your prototype? Is it a great technology serving a lousy need? What’s the scale of the new opportunity? You’re going to have to take all the data you have and turn it into something the management team will feel in their gut. A friend at a brewery recently told me that they produced short runs of different beer glasses and seeded them to local pubs. They asked the bar staff to count which beer glass was stolen the most. When they found the one customers thought was too nice to give back, they had a great story to tell senior management—and their new beer glass rolled out globally.
In the age of the motorcar, Hermès realised that saddle making wasn’t such a hot industry anymore. So it matched their technology—exquisite, indestructible leather making—to a new need: women’s accessories. After 50 years of making computers, IBM became a consultancy. Lamborghini once made tractors, and Abercrombie and Fitch made shotguns. All these pivots began with an insight about an unmet need.
For too long, research has been the force that killed most fresh thinking in companies. It’s time for researchers to help innovative ideas to evolve, survive, and flourish. To do this, any CEO who wants to be a leading innovator needs to move on from stage gates, focus groups, and user panels and find ways to work faster, leaner, and smarter.
It’s time for innovators at the P&Gs of this world to pivot.
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Recently, David and I were talking about a couple who we knew years ago
before we were married. We met this couple while sitting around the pool of
our apartment complex. The four of us instantly hit it off and we started doing
lots of things together. Their names were Ken and Kathy.
They were a well educated, professional couple who had been living
abroad with Marathon Oil and were now back in the states and living
at this complex full of upwardly mobile and mostly single twenty somethings.
There were barbecues and parties around the pool every weekend and
Ken and Kathy just fit in and had fun for a time.
They were married and we were engaged, so our days at the swinging
single apartment complex were numbered as we were all looking to put
down more permanent and stable roots. They were looking for a house
to buy in the West University area and we were looking there too. Kathy
found a house first and we spent Saturdays going to tag and garage sales
looking for things to fill up their home.
We still managed to do fun things together as a couple and I have
very fond memories of the time we all rented a condo down in Galveston
for Mardi Gras. We stood in a huge crowd of people and listened to
Otis Day and the Knights sing the iconic song Shout.
Kathy and I sang our hearts out along with Otis. It was so much
fun and I will never forget it!
Kathy is the one who helped me find this wonderful hutch that lives
in my breakfast room. We found it at a garage sale in West University,
and it has been with me at our homes in Virginia and Idaho and now
back in Texas. Kathy bought a vintage car for Ken and had it restored
as a surprise for him. When it was finished, we all got dressed up and
drove the car on our way to dinner. Fun times, great memories.
David accepted a new job in Virginia and after our wedding we took off
for our new life there leaving Ken and Kathy behind in Texas. We managed
to stay in touch and visited with them the first couple times we came
back to Houston for a visit. Then they moved again and we moved to
Idaho and unfortunately, the four of us loss touch.
A week or so ago, David and I were sitting around talking and the
subject of Ken and Kathy came up. I was determined to find them and
discovered an address for them in one of the coastal towns on the
Texas Gulf coast. We found a Facebook page for Ken and so David
sent him a message.
Ken responded, but the news he shared was sad. He lost Kathy a couple
of years ago. He lost a wife, and we lost an old friend. Oh how I wish we
had searched for them sooner.
I have been thinking of Kathy since I heard the news yesterday. She was
a sweet, cheerful and fun loving person. I have such fond memories of
her. Kathy, if you can hear me now, one more time, this one is for you ...
Till we meet again. I hope that we can sing to this song
together in Heaven.
Big Texas Hugs,
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While driving or hiking some of our region’s back roads at this time of year, you might see a few tarantulas out and about. Whether you find them enchanting or are a complete arachnophobe, these eight-footed desert dwellers are interesting.
They are bigger and hairier, thus more intimidating than all our other local spiders, but are actually among the least aggressive. And their bite isn’t dangerous to most humans.
There are about 800 tarantula species worldwide, and about 50 of those species live in the American Southwest. Mature tarantulas in our region are usually one-half inch to 4 inches long, pretty small compared to a variety in Venezuela that has an 11-inch leg span.
I have seen dozens of tarantulas and many times I would see them walking around within a mile or so of each other. I’ve seen large numbers of them on roads and trails in Death Valley, around Lake Mead, in northwestern Arizona and even as far north as Pioche, Nevada .
Be aware of their presence and if you see something on the road that looks out of place, it could possibly be a tarantula; be careful not to run over it.
Females often live about 30 years while males survive only five to 10 years. One theory is the males’ sexual desire causes their short life expectancy. In search of females, they often wander about during the day, on roads where they might get flattened and in full view of predators looking for a tasty meal.
Once they find a female and mate, they need to get on their way quickly because female tarantulas are hungry after sex and a male could possibly be milady’s next meal. The female then has a six-to-nine-week incubation period and once her eggs hatch there will be about 500 to 1,000 young.
Our tarantula friends here in the Southwest have two methods of defense. They bite like other spiders, but they also have specialized hairs on their abdomens that they can throw at their enemies. If you are on the receiving end of the hairs, you can expect irritation resembling that caused by the stinging nettle plant.
Be aware though, that if you get them in your eyes or inhale them, it could be more serious. When the tarantula bites it feels like a bee sting and that’s usually the end of it, but some people could be highly allergic to them.
Many folks realize that tarantulas are gentle souls and some, therefore, try to show off by lifting the scary-looking spiders and letting them crawl on the human’s hand. This can cause stress to the spider and if it should fall, it will probably die from a fracture of its fragile exoskeleton. Best advice if you come upon a tarantula: Look and admire, but leave it alone.
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We were contacted by Police about a party of 4 who were lost somewhere between Pillar & Yewbarrow, one of the party was also struggling to make progress. We mounted a search of the Red Pike area and located them to the south of the summit by Pt801. They were then walked back to their car in Wasdale. Incident closed 02:00, 13 WMRT involved + support from Cockermouth base.
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PennEast formally submitted their application to the federal government for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity last Friday. This is a major change in the project status and impacts everyone who is opposed to the pipeline.
We will be discussing the changes at a meeting at the municipal building this Wednesday, September 30th at 7:00pm.
Please make every effort to attend. There is a limited 3 week window to declare yourself as an Intervenor in the FERC process, and you will lose certain rights if you fail to do so.
We will be doing live demos on how to declare yourself as an intervenor on the project, and will be assisting people in registering with FERC and filing their own declarations as well. Bring your laptop along if you want us to help you with your intervention declaration! If you don’t have a computer or know people who don’t, we can get them registered and filed using our equipment.
If you absolutely cannot make the meeting but wish to learn how to declare as an intervenor, please email us at email@example.com and we will be in touch to assist you.
Note that this does NOT in any way make this project a done deal, but it does move its status from an informally proposed project to a more formal federal regulatory process.
Here’s what’s changed, and what hasn’t:
- The route is more-or-less fixed at this time and is essentially the same as what was published in July 2015. However, we now have the full proposed construction details and can relate this to impacted landowners and the township committee.
- The docket within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has changed from the pre-filing docket PF15-1-000, to the formal application docket CP15-558-000. Activity on PF15-1-000 will cease. Any comments and documents you wish to file with FERC must be published to CP15-558-000 from now on.
- Several regulatory clocks are now triggered. Most notably, a 3 week window is now open during which people can declare themselves as intervenors. Intervenors get notified of all correspondence related to the pipeline, and reserve the right to be involved in any potential legal proceedings or hearings. There is no negative impact to intervening, other than an increase in email related to the pipeline. Anyone who feels impacted by the pipeline in any way may declare themselves as an intervenor – it is not just for landowners. We are urging all West Amwell Residents and residents of surrounding towns to register as intervenors and retain their rights.
- FERC will evaluate the application over the next 12-18+ months. After that PennEast may choose to withdraw their application, FERC can reject it, or FERC can accept it. After that a series of other state and local permits must be obtained, and legal actions may possibly be undertaken.
- PennEast has no approvals and has no additional rights. They still cannot survey without landowner permission, they do not have eminent domain authority, and can’t do any construction.
You can view the full application, resource reports, and appendices at the link below.
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I’VE GOT no bestfriend. I never call anyone as my bestfriend rather. Yes I do have friends. Lots of them. But the thing is, from them, who are the true ones? But the thing is, from them, how will I know who are the true ones? I just want to leave it unanswered.
Bestfriend. One of my friends asked me; can you be my bestfriend? And my answer? I think it’s not a thing to ask for. It’s in the people. If they think you are a best friend to them then so be it. Do you think I’m rude for answering like that? I mean, yes, that friend of mine is one of my close friends. And I’m really overwhelmed she have asked that. I wanted to be her bestfriend but the thing is I’m afraid that our friendship will just become a label. I’m afraid that if I just answered her, okay then we’re bestfriends, our friendship will just be based from that label; a label without caring, a label without understanding, a label just so there’s a label, just a label and nothing more. And I never wanted it to happen.
Bestfriend. One of my friends asked me; who’s that? Your bestfriend? And my answer? Ah I don’t know, a close friend, yes, a close friend. Again, I never ever called anyone, even those who are close to me, as my bestfriend. So I have chosen to call them simply as friend or a close friend.
Bestfriend. I don’t have one. Or maybe I’m afraid to call one as my bestfriend. But deep inside me, I know who my bestfriends are. There are just things that scared me. Things that I don’t want to happen. Things that I don’t want to feel. Things that will flip my world upside down. Things that will swallow me. Things that will hurt me. Things that will… Maybe I fear that what if I call someone as my bestfriend and it’s not vice versa? Maybe I fear that what if I call someone as my bestfriend and it’ll just remain as a label? Maybe I fear that what if I call someone as my bestfriend and it’s not true at all?
I’d rather have a friendship built by understanding
than a friendship built by just a label.
I’d rather have a friendship with trust
than a friendship with label.
I’d rather have a friendship because of caring
than a friendship because of labeling.
I’d rather have a friendship bonded by one another
than a friendship bonded by a label.
I’d rather have a friendship strengthen thru time
than a friendship strengthen thru label.
I’d rather have a friendship that’s true and everlasting
than a friendship that’s unsure.
Let’s just not forget that friendship is not a label. Friendship is not about giving someone a label. Friendship is not about calling someone with a label.. Maybe one day, I can finally call, out loud, who my bestfriend(s) is(are) with all my heart. | <urn:uuid:936bdb98-fb8f-4cf3-b7f3-8a868ca86095> | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | https://chasingshootingstars.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/bestfriend/ | 2017-07-22T14:41:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424079.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20170722142728-20170722162728-00235.warc.gz | en | 0.935034 | 693 |
Next week, the United Arab Emirates and ARKive’s principal sponsor, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) will welcome global leaders, innovators and decision-makers from across the world to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), where they will address the issue of providing greater access to environmental and social data to all of those who need it.
What is Eye on Earth?
A global meeting held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Eye on Earth Summit and Exhibition will act to draw attention to the gap that exists between the need for better information about the environment and the efforts that are being made to address this issue.
Ensuring effective access to environmental and societal data is critical in making informed environmental decisions; however, much of this data is currently absent, inaccessible or hidden. This is particularly evident in developing countries that do not have the means to acquire or generate data to make informed decisions.
Delegates at the Summit will therefore ‘convene, converge and collaborate’ to strengthen existing efforts and inspire a search for unified, global solutions to the issues that are preventing this important data from being readily accessible.
Who will be attending?
The Summit will host approximately 750 invited delegates ranging from current and former heads of state to international academic organisations and scientists. A dynamic blend of prominent speakers from the worlds of business, government and environmental protection will be present, including Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, Julia Marton-Lefèvre and President Bill Clinton.
Running alongside the Summit will be the Eye on Earth Exhibition, which is open to the general public and will showcase the very best from around the world in the field of data access and analysis. Wildscreen’s ARKive project will be among the multi-media mix of informational and educational products on show at the Exhibition.
What will be the outcome of the Summit?
A key outcome of the Summit will be the adoption of the Eye on Earth Summit Declaration, which will provide input to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2012 (Rio+20). Through this Declaration, attending ministers, representatives of government and other participants will commit to facilitate the work required to make quality data and information available to those who need it, especially in emerging economies. The public is invited to sign the declaration at the Exhibition.
The Eye on Earth Summit and Exhibition is taking place in Abu Dhabi, 12th – 15th December 2011.
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is supporting ARKive to audio-visually profile the great diversity of UAE wildlife, as well as the world’s most endangered species. We look forward to working with them next week at the Eye on Earth Summit and Exhibition. | <urn:uuid:62236f78-857e-443f-be0d-8041c9a428ca> | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | https://blog.arkive.org/2011/12/eye-on-earth-abu-dhabi-2011-summit-and-exhibition/ | 2017-04-28T10:12:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122933.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00216-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.930511 | 589 |
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Threatened at home, only 73 of the 258 former Afghan auxiliaries in French army who requested visas to live in France have been granted them.
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In our last program we explored the problem of sea level rise and coastal flooding, a condition that nearly all of the nations’ ocean coastal areas face to varying degrees. In this episode, we are focusing on the Great Lakes, where lake levels are are falling and may continue to fall as a result of climate change. Falling lake levels have many implications—economic and environmental.
Guests on this episode include Roger Germann, executive vice president of the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, and Dr. Drew Gronewold, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Aquarium President and CEO Jerry Schubel moderates the discussion.
Video Posted: September 19, 2013 | Running time: 29:46
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Having achieved a first class degree in Law and Politics and a Masters in Law, Paul Tindall came to the Manchester bar in 1999, and to 9 St. John Street in 2015.
Paul has always been most at home dealing with complex legal issues in a commercial or financial context. He is able to draw on a wealth of general chancery and commercial experience, gained in the first ten years of practice, but over recent years has specialised in insolvency, building up an enviable practice in this area. In the process he has become an applications specialist, well-suited to company applications and interim injunctions as well as insolvency matters.
Within his main field of insolvency, Paul deals with both individual and corporate matters, including voluntary arrangements and company administrations. He brings a pragmatic approach to his cases without losing sight of the technical intricacies. He has appeared before tribunals at all levels up to the Court of Appeal and has experience of a wide range of matters, in particular:
- injunctions restraining presentation or advertisement of winding-up petitions;
- administration orders, including contested applications and pre-packs;
- applications made in the course of administrations, relating for example to security, proposed distributions or the prescribed part;
- the construction, approval and validity of voluntary arrangements;
- trusts in voluntary arrangements;
- petitions by supervisors of voluntary arrangements;
- contested bankruptcy and winding-up petitions generally;
- office holders’ applications for directions;
- the validity of claims to security or retention of title in an insolvency context;
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- antecedent transactions, including transactions at an undervalue, preferences and transactions defrauding creditors;
- recovery of unlawful dividends from directors and shareholders;
- setting aside financial orders made in family proceedings;
- challenges to the conduct of office holders;
- failure to cooperate on the part of company officers and bankrupts, including orders for disclosure, suspension of discharge and contempt of court;
- permission to re-use prohibited names under s. 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
"Sensible, pragmatic advice." "He thinks outside the box." Chambers & Partners 2014
Outside work Paul likes to travel and stay fit. He is a qualified ski instructor and an occasional guitar player.
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Here are some forms that athlete and coaches may need
Concussion return to play form. this form must be filled out by a physican before the athlete may return to practice or play.
Prescibed appliance form. This form must by filled out for an athlete with a cast or brace to be allowed to participate in athletic competition
Skin infection form wrestling: this form must be filled out by a physican for any wrestler with a skin infection to return to competition.
Concussion Staff/volunteer form
This form is for staff members and volunteers to complete prior to working with athletes
Concussion Athlete/parent form
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I'm going to dote a little on BioWare for a bit. Specifically, I would like to dote on Knights of the Old Republic, the precursor to Star Wars: The Old Republic. I want to accentuate the positive up front here, because in a moment I will say things that may be construed as negative. However, they'r...
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I love it when Lisa & Liam are home, we have such a laugh. Last night after we had eaten our tea, Elena was complaining of a poorly knee. There is a scab & a lump just underneath her knee cap which is, according to Elena, very painful. So we all came up with ideas about what had caused it when Lisa said it could be an in growing hair (she's been shaving her legs for a few months now).
Me: What's an ingrowing hair? I've never heard of that.
Lisa: It's when a hair grows into your skin rather than normally.
Me: How do you know all this?
Lisa: I had one under my arm once.
Me: Oh right, what happened?
Lisa: I had to try and dig it out.
Liam: Yeah, Lisa tried from one end and couldn't do it so I had a go. I had to pull it out from the other end, you could see the hair under her skin.
Me & Elena: Cringe, cringe.
Liam: I got it half way out and was worried if I pulled it any further the hair on her head would start to unravel.
All of us: Laughed so hard we were crying.
God I love that lad so flippin much, he just cracks me up :O)
We all had a lie in this morning, my first Sunday at home without having to get up for work (or go on holiday). It was great. We ambled around for a while and then decided to tackle the house work. It was lovely to have all the extra space now Gem has all her stuff at the flat. The conservatory is empty, our bedroom is tidy and the bathrooms have been scrubbed. Lisa & Liam went to see Liam's Mum & my Mum & Dad this afternoon. Elena went to drama for a rehearsal in the Church in Ryde. Best of all, Lisa & Liam are not going back until after tea. Mind you on the way back from Ryde tonight after picking Elena up, they announced the Hovercraft service had been cancelled because of the strong winds in the Solent. The catamaran isn't usually far behind when the weather's bad so it looks like they are going to have to go back on the car ferry. It's a real pain because it puts at least another hour on they're journey *tut*. | <urn:uuid:bbc3b737-bfd3-418e-ba35-9ead26a47e46> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://vandasramblings.blogspot.com/2008/11/hair-today-gone-tomorrow.html | 2017-06-27T05:28:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320995.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170627050500-20170627070500-00296.warc.gz | en | 0.984245 | 496 |
You’re looking at one of the late Willem de Kooning paintings from the upcoming exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery on Manhattan’s Upper East Side later this fall.
The foundation decided to forego the private sale/public auction route in hopes of protecting any potentially unsold works. A well-intended move, but as a result it is [most likely] paying a much bigger commission off the original sale price to the gallery vs. the auction. It is then quite possible that the works in the upcoming exhibition are not of the highest “artistic” quality and therefore stand a higher chance of being “passed“. The de Kooning retrospective at MoMA demonstrated exactly that. And while the early and mid-career de Kooning compositions were strong gestural works: moody, process driven, Dostoyevsky-like novels on canvas, his later paintings often lacked focus and didn’t have the same force as his earlier works.
Gone are the signs of process, the tortured lines, the worked and re-worked spaces (both positive and negative) only to be replaced by the decorative, crowd pleasing and disturbingly clean yellows, oranges and red interconnected objects that lack depth and soul. If the last room at the MoMA retrospective is any indication of the upcoming exhibition, the foundation’s decision to hold a private sale seems well-planned.
The exhibition, consigned by the de Kooning Foundation and organized by John Elderfield, a consultant for Gagosian and the Museum of Modern Art’s chief curator emeritus of painting and sculpture, will, of course, coincide with the Post War and Modern Art auctions in New York this coming November 12 and 13, where other de Kooning works are likely to be offered by private consignors for a public auction.
De Kooning’s “Privileged (Untitled XX)” 1985 (detail above), and Untitled, 1987 (above) will be two of 10 works at the New York City outpost of the Gagosian empire. The Foundation hopes to realize $30 million from the sale.
Willem de Kooning: Ten Paintings, 1983-1985 opens on November 8th until December 21.
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Back-to-school week is big for everyone involved, from families to students to school employees … but there are three people in the latter category for whom this is an especially big day: Three new principals for Seattle Public Schools in West Seattle. This morning, we stopped by Arbor Heights Elementary to say hi to new principal Christy Collins, whose appointment we reported here back in June. She’s keeping the Arbor Heights school community up to date with her own new website (see it here), complementing AH’s longtime site. Collins succeeds Dr. Carol Coram, who is now an assistant principal at the newly dedicated Denny International Middle School. We checked in with West Seattle’s other two new principals yesterday – Chris Kinsey at Chief Sealth International High School (during the Denny dedication) and Jo Lute-Ervin at Lafayette Elementary (during her school’s playground dedication).
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