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Now that my pregnancy is said and done and just a speck in time, there are definitely some stand-out items that helped make those prego months more comfortable and enjoyable. I kept an ongoing list so I have a quick reference for my next time around, and maybe you can find some comfort in these as well. Please share with me any item or product that really helped you during your pregnancy. I'll add them to my list as possibilities for my next go-'round.
Water bottle - I constantly drank water. Constantly. It helped with swelling and getting light-headed. It's so important to stay really hydrated while pregnant, so I just had my water bottle with me at all times and that also helped me keep track of how much water I drank each day.
Breathe Right nasal strips - During my 3rd trimester I had nasal congestion issues, which is common during pregnancy. This would wake me up at night because I had trouble breathing, and the nasal strips are amazingly helpful.
Xylitol nose spray - In my 3rd trimester, I also had issues with a really dry nose. Not too many nose bleeds, which are common in pregnancy, but very dry. Leary of putting any unnecessary "drugs" into my body, this nose spray was recommended as a natural alternative and it worked great. Also, when it inevitably drips down the back of your throat, it has a sweet taste rather than the usual nasty nose spray taste. It can be found at Super Supplements, and can be ordered online.
Prenatal yoga - This helped keep muscle aches and tension and bay, as well as help keep my flexibility up. We focused on certain yoga poses that help with labor and delivery.
Leggings - I could only wear my regular jeans with the rubber band trick for so long, and I pretty much loathed maternity jeans. I was pregnant through the winter, so the leggings worked perfectly with boot weather.
Face wipes - I was tired. Really, really tired most of the time. So these came in handy most nights when I didn't even feel like washing my face before bed. I went to bed with makeup on once while I was pregnant and my face broke out two days later. The wipes are nice because they even removed my eye makeup and I could practically use them in my sleep. I think I liked the Olay wipes.
Change-of-Life jar - This needs to be started well before getting pregnant. We use a large "water cooler" jug to deposit all of our loose change and even the occasional bill. During my 3rd trimester, I rolled a lot of coins over the course of a week and we had enough to cover my airfare for our Babymoon to Oahu. Matt had to go for work, so his portion was covered by his company, but I got to tag along using the money we had saved in our jar. You could use your change for whatever you have enough for, of course, but the goal is to do "one last thing" before life changes. We don't know when we'll get to Hawaii again, now that we have a baby, so we wanted to make that happen.
Tums - The heartburn wasn't too bad for me, but these were definitely nice to have on hand for when the fire started.
Mamma Bee lotion - I bought other "popular" lotions and oils but could not stomach the smell of any of them, and still can't. I actually still have a bottle of Bio-oil shoved into the back of my bathroom cupboard because I can't even look at the bottle. I don't even want to talk about it any more. This lotion is fragrance-free and nice and thick, so I could slather up my belly like a Thanksgiving turkey every night and not feel nauseous doing so.
Vega - You can expect to be hungry pretty much all of the time. I was, anyway. Vega is an all-natural, plant-based protein supplement that I drank nearly every morning to help hold me over until lunch. It also has "no sugar added" so it's great if you have Gestational Diabetes like I did, because most other protein/meal replacement drinks have sugar added.
Think Thin Bars - These were also helpful in curbing my hunger, and I kept at least one with me in my purse at all times. They are low in carbs and sugar and high in protein, so they are a good alternative to other "protein bars" that are pretty much the nutritional equivalent to a candy bar.
Jenny McCarthy's Belly Laughs - If you can get past the nasty language, Jenny covers just about everything that could possibly happen during pregnancy with a big dose of humor. She covers things that not everyone is willing to tell you. Her book Baby Laughs is also funny and informative, but I thought this one was better.
Supernatural Childbirth - This book is so encouraging and helped me mentally prepare for labor and delivery. I typed up the prayers and scriptures and taped them to our bathroom wall so we could read them every day while we brushed our teeth. I really think this was monumental in helping me to stay relaxed and calm when things started getting intense. Like many things, take some of the book with a grain of salt :)
My prenatals - The prenatal vitamins I first started taking were just fine in the beginning, and then my body said "Nope. I do NOT like these any more!" They actually made me throw up, and made me feel like I was going to every time I took them. The smell, the taste, the feel...yuck. I switched to softgels and never had a problem again. They went down very easily and have no taste or smell.
Bella Band - Have I mentioned how much I hate maternity jeans? :) These helped me wear my regular jeans even longer after the rubber band trick no longer worked. I still wasn't a huge fan of the Bella Band, but it's still better than most maternity jeans. Toward the end of my pregnancy, I did discover designer jeans at A Pea in a Pod and plan on getting a couple of those next go-'round!
Ross - I did not want to spend a lot of money on maternity clothes that I wouldn't even be wearing for that long and may not want to wear during my next pregnancy (unless they're the aforementioned jeans at A Pea in a Pod). I hit up Ross every couple weeks for some simple t-shirts, nicer shirts, maternity shorts, and dresses for really great prices.


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Romelu Lukaku, Alvaro Morata and Javier Hernandez have all moved for big money but 20+ goals-a-season MLS star Sebastian Giovinco remains unwanted
Former Juventus striker has stats which rival some of best strikers in Europe but no big team ever makes move for him
WITH a striker seemingly a target for every European club this summer, there's one player every side seems to have forgotten: Sebastian Giovinco.
The Italian continues to bang in the goals for Toronto F.C.— and would have cost a fraction of the price most forwards are moving for in this crazy window.
At the weekend, the 30-year-old bagged a stunning brace, which consisted of a long-range thunderbolt and incredible free-kick during the 4-0 demolition of New York City F.C.
And that saw him make history as became the first player to score from ten set-pieces in the MLS.
On the back of that performance, Toronto coach Greg Vanney described him as "maybe the best that has ever played in this league."
OK, perhaps he's not necessarily at the level the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea require.
The Premier League giants spent £140million between them to bring in Romelu Lukaku (£75m) and Alvaro Morata (£65m) respectively.
But, for the West Hams, Evertons and Southamptons — even the AC Milans — of this world, Giovinco would surely represent excellent value.
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Despite being 30 years old, he is still full of pace and energy — and has contributed 52 goals and 34 assists in 84 appearances for the Canadian side over the past three years.
This season alone he has hit the back of the net on 11 occasions and set up a team-mate five times in just 17 games.
These are stats which rival some of the best in Europe.
Moreover, Giovinco earns a relatively modest £80,000-a-week — and certainly wouldn't command an elevated fee like those we've seen spent this summer on transfers.
Everton are expected to bring in a new centre-forward to replace the goals lost with the sale of Lukaku.
While Southampton are also a proven goal scorer shy of moving further up the table.
West Ham spent £20m on Marko Arnautovic, who has scored 22 league goals in four seasons at Stoke.
And Milan signed Fabio Borini from Sunderland and are still in the market for another striker — surely they could do a lot worse than moving for Giovinco.
A former Italy international with 23 caps, he has experience of playing at the highest level.
The "Atomic Ant" — which is a nickname derived from his diminutive 5"4in. height and energetic style —also won the Serie A title on two occasions with Juventus in 2012-13 and 2013-14.
He had previously won the 'Primavera' championship with the club's youth side.
Under Antonio Conte, he also claimed Supercoppa Italiana success on two occasions and was part of the side which won Juve side which won the second tier in 2007, making three appearances as a 19-year-old.
Giovinco was named in Italy's Euro 2012 squad and remained a semi-regular until as recently as last year.
Former boss Conte made him a surprise omission from his 30-man Euro 2016 selection — and then openly admitted it was purely down to the fact he was playing in the MLS.
Now it appears Europe's striker seekers could be snubbing Giovinco for the same reason.
How else can you explain the fact no one has made a serious move for reasonably-priced centre-forward who consistently scores 20+ goals-a-season?
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"Incurable Disorder" Liz McGrath
We have a limited number of this beautiful book by Liz McGrath.
Dark, fantastical works layered with beauty, angst and significance.
Elizabeth McGrath is influenced by the relationship between the natural world and the detritus of consumer culture. She sculpts and paints sweetly twisted creatures, adorning them with cloth, paint, paper, gold leaf, rhinestones, shells and found objects. These creations often live in detailed dioramas, or are themselves the dioramas.
Incurable Disorder is Elizabeth McGrath's second full-length monograph, including works from 2005 to 2012. From dioramas to mixed media paintings to three-dimensional sculptures, each piece is infused with deep meaning: historical narratives, cultural references, and environmental statements, while teeming with the charm, dazzle and beauty of a lovingly crafted—and lovable—object.
"I love Liz's mystical, magical, creations. They are the kind of creatures I want to keep company with. They make me happy." - Mark Ryden


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MTV Vet Jennifer DeGuzman Joins Bravo as VP, Communications
DeGuzman previously spent 16 years at MTV Networks working primarily for MTV in the communications department, including a stint as Senior Director from 2005-2008.
"I'm looking forward to watching and screening all of great reality shows Bravo has coming up," DeGuzman told PRNewser in a phone interview today. A self proclaimed "Jersey girl," DeGuzman is especially a fan of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," she said.
She will report to Frances Berwick, General Manager, Bravo Media and Cameron Blanchard, Senior Vice President and NBC Universal Women & Lifestyle Entertainment Networks.
DeGuzman replaces Johanna Fuentes, who left Bravo in February to join Showtime Networks as vp, corporate public relations.


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Cabled Tea Cozy
Keep your hands warm and your fingers free with a pair of fingerless mittens. They are great for wearing indoors and out and make a wonderful gift. These mittens have an attractive cable patten and are ribbed at each end for a cozy fit.
They are are designed for an average size woman's hand and are approx. 9 inches/23cm in length.
100-150yds aran/worsted weight yarn
Set of 4 double pointed needles in size US 8 (5mm)
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Earth Movie Review
On August 18, 2009, I purchased my first Blu-Ray player, a nifty little Samsung from Costco. On August 19, I went on a vacation into the wilderness of Wisconsin and Michigan. On September 1, I returned and watched my first Blu-Ray movie, the most-fitting Earth, from DisneyNature.
Earth, a retooling of the amazingly popular BBC documentary "Planet Earth," is a 90-minute, James Earl Jones-narrated tale of how the Earth is interconnected in more ways in one. It begins in the winter in the Arctic as a polar bear teaches its two cubs how to walk and then sets out to find food, and slowly moves south, exploring such Earth-related subjects as wolves, trees, water systems, jungles, elephants, lions, whales and penguins.
Earth, shot in high definition, is an absolutely beautiful film, one deserving of my first Blu-Ray title. The slow-motion shots are incredibly detailed and engaging, especially those involving hunts. A long scene of a wolf chasing an antelope is particularly enthralling, and another of a great white shark jumping out of the water with a seal in its mouth is absolutely jaw-dropping.
Jones delivers fine narration, but how could he not? He has one of the most captivating voices in Hollywood, and thankfully keeps things simple - and at times humorous.
Nevertheless, I've never had a ton of patience for nature documentaries. The scenery and animal life is gorgeous, and as a result it's hard to draw your eyes from the screen, but Earth does drag a bit after a while. There's nothing wrong with the picture, but it's not for everyone; if you like nature documentaries, you'll love Earth; and if you don't, well... you'll just like it.
The Blu-Ray set also includes the DVD version, so if you do end up purchasing the film, you might as well get this version. Unfortunately, there is very little in the way of bonus features; the 45-minute making-of featurette is interesting but not incredible. The Blu-Ray version also includes filmmaker annotations.
Earth is a scenic and visually mesmerizing documentary that will appeal to children and parents alike, but unlike the quote on the cover, which says it's "better than March of the Penguins," it is not nearly as entertaining as that popular film.
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December 14, 2001
Women's sumo wrestles with tradition
Crouching at opposite sides of a clay-floored ring, muscles taut and bodies glistening with sweat, the two sumo wrestlers stare each other down.
Then, grunting with effort, they lunge furiously, colliding with resounding thwacks, red-faced and panting. They grapple and flail until one falls to the floor with a painful-sounding thud.
It's a typical practice session for Japan's signature sport -- except the two wrestlers are women, defying more than a thousand years of tradition that forbids females from even setting foot in a sumo ring lest their presence pollute it.
The ultimate goal of this growing band of enthusiasts is to get women's sumo, which has already spread overseas and has competitors in at least 17 countries, into the Olympic games.
"I like sumo because it's a real test of strength against strength," said Satomi Ishigaya, a 20-year-old student at Tokyo's Nihon University and a veteran wrestler who came to sumo after several years in judo.
"Each bout takes place very quickly, so you know quite soon if you win or lose."
Adds teammate Mina Saito: "It's good because the outcome is quite clear-cut."
Sumo, at its simplest, is a sport in which two contestants enter a clay ring and meet head-on in a charge, then use their weight and skill to try to bring the other down or force each other out of the circle.
For women, though, more than half the battle is outside the ring as they grapple for a chance to even take part in the tradition-proud sport, said to have begun some 1,300 years ago.
Women's sumo only started as an official sport five years ago. It is strictly amateur, unlike the male version, which takes place at both the amateur and professional "grand sumo" levels.
But officials connected with women's sumo see it as key to the sport's future.
"It was decided to set up women's sumo because the number of men in amateur sumo is dropping," said Tomoko Fukushima, an official at the New Sumo Federation, which oversees women's sumo.
"Also, we want to get sumo recognised as an Olympic sport, and to do that, both men and women must take part."
Such egalitarianism runs contrary to many of sumo's basic traditions, which have links to Japan's ancient Shinto religion that places a heavy emphasis on purity.
According to Shinto beliefs, a woman is made impure by her menstrual cycles, meaning she should not even touch the sumo ring, let alone fight in it -- a rule true in professional sumo even today.
This was graphically shown last year when Fusae Ota, the first female governor of the western metropolis of Osaka, asked to step into the ring to present a trophy to the winner of the annual Osaka sumo tournament, as her male predecessors had done.
Her quest failed, though, with sumo mandarins citing tradition. A repeat attempt this year also came to nothing.
The Nihon University wrestlers had mixed feelings about this.
"It's custom, so it's unavoidable," said Tamami Iwai. "But it would be nice if they could eliminate this sort of discrimination so we could all do sumo equally."
Inevitably, though, there are differences.
Noted sumo traditions include the fact that male grapplers wear nothing more than an intricately wound "mawashi" belt similar to a loin cloth for their fights.
While women also wear the mawashi, a belt some seven to eight metres long wound tightly around the lower body, it goes over a leotard and, sometimes, lycra shorts.
Otherwise, the five women on the Nihon University team lead a life much like that of their male counterparts at the school, an amateur sumo powerhouse that has produced several professional wrestlers.
Each day after classes, they undergo a gruelling regime of stretches and repetitions of sumo moves, then practice bouts and "collision training" -- charging and pushing another wrestler across the ring until both parties are red-faced and sweating.
"Training is definitely the hardest part of sumo," said Yumi Asai. That was a sentiment with which all ruefully agreed.
After training comes a dinner of "chanko" -- a high-calorie stew typical of the sumo world made specially to help eaters gain weight -- with the male wrestlers.
Even so, the women are almost laughably light compared with the men, ranging from 63 kg to 80 kg.
In professional sumo, the average wrestler tips the scales at 148 kg, with some as high as 239 kg or even more.
Despite the difficulties, women's sumo is gaining popularity both at home and abroad.
According to the New Sumo Federation, there are currently some 300 women sumo competitors in Japan -- many of whom had backgrounds in judo before taking up the sport -- and at least 17 foreign countries have organisations as well.
At the October International Sumo Grand Championships held in northern Japan, men and women from 34 nations took part. It was the first time the competition included women.
"I'd say that women's sumo almost seems more popular overseas," Fukushima, at the New Sumo Federation, said.
"In Japan, the traditional image is too strong, and women think they must be fat, or wear only the mawashi, in order to do it."
At the competition, though, the Japanese women more than upheld national pride, winning a number of medals.
Among them was Ishigaya, who fought off competitors from Norway and Russia to take a gold medal in her weight class.
"The best part of sumo," said Ishigaya, "is when I win."
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Dream Catcher, Failure Was Never An Option- Excerpt
In the fall of 1959 Stan started out on a new road. This road would lead him to many challenges and victories. The journey began with Stan and Barry walking four blocks to school every day. This simple act, once again, was a learning tool for Stan. It taught him how to find his way from one place to another and how to follow a set of directions.
Every morning we got up at 6:00am and got ready for school. Breakfast was cooked and then we set out for school. Stan had to get his clothes and books ready the night before. There were chores that had to be done before we left. His bed had to be made, his teeth brushed, hair combed and the other things that go along with getting ready for the day. He was always ready before anyone else. He could not wait to get his day started. He was like a blank sheet of paper ready to be written on. Rain or shine the boys walked to school and back home again every day until high school.
Stan's teacher throughout his Elementary School years was an exceptional lady, Mrs. Caskey. She was light years ahead of her time in the educational field. This was because she had a son who was emotionally retarded, and she knew what these special children needed in order to make it in the real world. The children in her class were not just 'babysat', they were taught the same curriculum as the rest of the student population, only at a slower pace. Even though these children were not mainstreamed into the regular classroom setting, it did not deter her from teaching them that they had to be all they could be. She would accept nothing less than their individual highest possible achievement level. She was strict and demanding, but- she was quick with praise when they successfully reached a goal. Mrs. Caskey taught Stan math, reading, writing, and other academic skills needed in order to survive in the 'outside' world. This 'outside' world can be a very unforgiving place for everyone, but especially for those with handicaps.
She reinforced that he had to have behavioral skills in this unforgiving world. Throwing tantrums when he had not grasped the concept of taking the written word and reading it was not acceptable. Mrs. Caskey called mother and told her that she could not get thru to Stan. He had resorted to pitching one of his famous fits. Mother told Mrs. Caskey to do whatever was necessary short of abuse to let him know that this form of behavior was not acceptable. Mother suggested putting him in the coat closet. This closet had no doors, and it isolated him from the other students. Mother explained to Mrs. Caskey that she was put in one when she was a child for an infraction and it had not hurt her. This form of discipline only had to be done once. Stan got understood from then on that throwing fits was not an accepted form of behavior.
Because he could not get the thought process connected to the verbal process, it took a while for Mrs. Caskey to understand the reason for the temper tantrums. It seemed the other students in his class were beginning to recognize the written word. They were able to put together simple words and read aloud. This apparently was very frustrating to Stan. He had not yet mastered this skill. It upset him and he did not have the skills to verbalize this frustration. The more frustrated he got the more he tried to let it be known the only way he knew. One day Mrs. Caskey called mother, I don't know who was more proud and excited. Mrs. Caskey told mother that Stan's' source of frustration had been found, he had finally accomplished reading out loud from a book.
One must remember in the 1950's the reading books were very simple. One learned things like Run, Jane run, Jump, Dick, jump. But, for Stan it might have well been a college literature book. When he was to be able to read the fits stopped. Even at this age he understood that there was something that the others could do and he could not. And he wanted to have that ability. But, he once again proved that he had the right stuff. He never lost sight of the goal that he had set for himself at that young age. Thus began the education of Stan. Thus began the road of opportunity that he took without ever looking back.
Stan's vocabulary was still limited and when he got excited he could not make himself understood. He talked too fast. He knew what he was saying- but no one else did. Thus, it was as if he was speaking an unknown tongue. We had to get him to slow down so he be could understand; so we could understand. We spent many hours teaching him words and math.
He had to do tongue exercises in order for him to pronounce words properly. This was cause for much laughter because he had to contort his tongue in many different positions. He wanted to learn so bad that he would get angry at himself because he could not learn faster. He was constantly told to slow down and by doing so; it would come to him easier. Stan's built in determination and our persistence gave him so much more. Stan never missed school. He had finally found a place that he could soak up all the knowledge that was thrown at him. From the age of seven until he was fifteen he went to Parklane Elementary School.
While he was getting his academic education at school, he was also getting his spiritual needs met at church. At age 7, he had a Sunday school teacher, Miss Betty Kerlin, who believed in him. Her approach was quite unique, considering the times. For the first couple Sundays she allowed him to 'just be in class'. He wasn't required to participate in any way. He just sat and acted as if he was not interested in being there.
On the third Sunday Ms Betty put her plan in action. When Stan came to class she sat next to him and pointed out the words being read in the Bible. Then she would have him repeat the words back to her. This went on for a couple of weeks, and then Miss Betty went one step further. She began writing the words on the blackboard and Stan had to copy them. Not only did he copy them- he understood them!
Miss Betty was not satisfied. She felt that if Stan was capable of reading with comprehension, then he certainly had other untapped talents. Once again she set a plan in motion. Mother had been painting classes from her. So she decided to include Stan. She taught Stan how to take a blank canvas and fill it with his creations and imaginations. Once again the power of love and determination astounded everyone who knew him. Here was this seven year old child, who was considered retarded, with less than perfect motor skills painting with a natural talent and patience required in using oils. Not only was he painting but he was good. This was just another bridge crossed – successfully.
This set the stage for the event that happened later. Stan had always been accepted for who he was by those in our neighborhood. All the families who lived in our block had moved there about the same time, and all the children had been born about the same time. Everyone knew Stan and knew about him. He was loved and respected for who he was, not for what was wrong with him. Things, do change, however.
He began to be slapped with the reality of how cruel the world is. He learned that people do not care; they make fun of those things they do not and will not understand. He learned that children learn their negative behavior from their parents and that adults can be as cruel if not more cruel than children. He learned that adults are afraid that being challenged is contagious. He was beginning to learn how unforgiving life really is. The event that brought this home happened in the neighborhood where he had been brought up. It was supposed to be a safe place for Stan. It was supposed to be a place where he could be Stan. But, it took on a different tone when a new family moved on Palm Drive. What happened that day, taught all of us a lesson.
Stan, being the social creature that he is wanted to welcome them to the neighborhood. Dressed in an old Army jacket he walked up and propped up himself on the end of the car. He was ready to be friendly. What a wakeup call he got. Not only were these people not friendly; they were very narrow-minded and bigoted. They were shocked that this creature was allowed out, and on the streets. They would not allow their children to play with us, especially not with Stan. Needless to say, this was extremely foreign, not only Stan – but to us as well. No one had ever treated him as though he was nothing. He had always known that he was different, but was accepted and loved for who he was. Being different did not affect who he was inside. This new family, it seemed, decided that Stan needed to know just how different he was. They informed him that he was retarded.
Stan was hurt and confused. He came home and told mother what had happened. He asked her what retarded meant! She asked him why he wanted to know. Stan related what the new neighbors had said to him, and what they called him. Imagine the shock and hurt mother felt. It was like a red flag being waved in the face of a raging bull. But Mother did the right thing; she explained the word to him this way.
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You know the Orlando/Kissimmee area for its magnificent eco-adventures and proximity world-class theme parks. This November, you'll also dive into its cuisine when some of the best chefs from across the globe converge and transform the area into the biggest foodie festival of the year.
At the 4th Annual World Food Championships (WFC), coming to Kissimmee from November 3 – 10, you'll be able to sample iconic cuisines from around the world while watching 680 of the planet's most renowned culinary masters duke it out in nine recipe categories.
In three short years, WFC has awarded more than $1 million in prizes and money, spawned a TV series, and launched numerous professional careers for successful contestants.
Sample the Fun
This year, the week-long food fight and festival comes to Kissimmee for the first time. Hundreds of delicious events and demos are planned, making it a gourmet foodie destination for the whole family. In addition to ticketed events, there are many free opportunities to whet your appetite in between chef competitions.
In the Tasting Village, event sponsors serve up their sweet and savory morsels. At the Sizzle Station you'll watch food preparation demos that range from how to grill the perfect steak to how to make the flakiest piecrust. The Swizzle Spot brings award-winning mixologists to the culinary scene with demos on how to create everything from refreshing margaritas to sweet Manhattans.
Tons of free family cooking classes let you work one-on-one with chefs who specialize in children's nutrition. Bring the kids into the kitchen for any of the small culinary arts courses. And if you fancy yourself an expert, you can participate in Food Champ Judging classes. Plus, there are plenty of surprise pop-up dinners planned throughout the week.
The Best of the Best
The championships will turn Celebration's Main Street into the world's largest outdoor kitchen. Fifty qualifying contestants from each category compete side-by-side in state-of-the-art Kenmore kitchens. Outside, in front of the crowd, challengers whip up two dishes-the signature dish that earned them their spot and a spontaneous dish involving a surprise ingredient.
Signature recipes like Bacon-Fried Tomatillo Stacks with Bacony Crab Cakes & Bacon Slaw earned competitor Sherri Williams an invite to-you'll never guess-the WFC bacon category. Nancy Manlove's recipe for Steamed Mussels with Pan-Fried Tater Skins and Sautéed Greens with Saffron White Sauce won the #FoodChamp online recipe contest, earning her a place in the seafood competition.
Free Live In-Home Demos
Join chefs Emily Ellen, Beth Patterson and Ally Phillips for Inspired Home cooking demonstrations on November 7th and 8th. These demos are free to the public and will take place each day at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm at one of our beautiful ChampionsGate model homes as well as at the stunning Oasis Clubhouse at ChampionsGate rotunda. Each demonstration will showcase an emerging houseware product or trend.
The demonstration schedule is as follows:
Saturday November 7th (11:00am and 3:00pm)
Theme: Game Day Munch showcasing the Lotus Smokeless Grill
- The Ultimate Game Day Bloody Mary Bar
- Tailgate Tacos!
- The Poppin' Popcorn Bar
- A DIY Step n Repeat
Oasis Rotunda: At 1:00 pm Beth Peterson will demo her 2013 World Championship winning Italian Mac & Cheese. This cheesy treat includes campanelle pasta and Pancetta wrapped in a delicious six Italian cheese blend topped with a crunch of Parmesan spiked panko broiled up to perfection.
Sunday November 8th (11:00am and 3:00pm)
Theme: Passport to Adventure Brunch showcasing the Hurricane blender, tagine and Elemental 11 Food Processor
- Design your own Crepe Bar
- Crispy Crostini Bites
- Sexy Libations
- Nibbles of the Gods & Goddesses- Charcuterie
Oasis Rotunda: at 1:00 pm Jennifer Daskevich, 2013 World Sandwich Champion, will demo her winning Fried chicken sliders with an apricot root beer bacon jam and a chipotle sauce with fresh basil on brioche slider buns.
Parking is available at the Oasis Club house located at 1520 Oasis Club Blvd. ChampionsGate, FL 33896. The demo home is a right next door at 1403 MoonValley Drive.
For more information about World Food Championships and to buy tickets visit www.worldfoodchampionships.com


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CAMBRIDGE — Dorchester County Tourism Department celebrated a ribbon cutting on May 9, marking the beginning of National Travel and Tourism Week as well as a newly spruced-up Dorchester County Visitor Center at 2 Rosehill Place in Cambridge.
The visitor center is owned by the Maryland State Highway Administration and operated by Dorchester County Tourism. SHA made investments of about $750,000 to replace the visitor center's elevated walkways, install air-conditioning in the restrooms, repaint the exterior of the building, and more. "We are proud to partner with Dorchester County government to improve this landmark building," said Jay Meredith, SHA district engineer and Dorchester County resident. "We recognize how important tourism is to our local economy. These investments in the visitor center are also an investment in the county and its future."
The recent improvements to the Visitor Center, now celebrating its 20th year, include a fresh coat of paint, new boardwalk deck and railings, painted columns and the new Michael Rosato Ode to Waterman mural. The flying boardwalk deck for the entrance to the center has been replaced with new gray composite material and stainless railings, giving the center a sharper, cleaner looks that still says "down the shore."
"Because tourism is such a vital part of our local economy and because of the huge growth in visitor interest in the county, we wanted to do everything we could to improve the visitor experience — and to attract attention from people driving on US Rt 50," said Amanda Fenstermaker, director of Dorchester County Tourism. "With its 100-foot high sail canopy, the Dorchester Visitor Center became a distinctive landmark when it opened two decades ago. These additions — which do a great job of celebrating Dorchester life and culture — take us to the next level."
The newest addition to the center, and the one that drew the most attention, is a sign on the back of the building, announcing the center to the traffic heading east on US Rt 50. Using a newly-developed technology from a prominent local manufacturer, the Visitor Center sign is the first of its kind in the world.
The "Motion Mesh" welcome sign that was designed, fabricated and installed at the Dorchester Visitor Center was a gift from Cambridge Architectural, a division of Cambridge International, the metal mesh and conveyor belt company headquartered in Dorchester County since 1911. As the first metal mesh system of its kind fabricated by Cambridge Architectural, it serves as a prototype for future projects. The project was coordinated by Choptank Communications, who provided all time and services pro bono.
The Motion Mesh sign features 1,400 stainless steel flaps that move in the wind, a perfect complement to the riverside location of the Visitor Center. The sign informs the reader that they are entering Dorchester County, and is designed in coordination with the county's "Water Moves Us" logo.
"This was a huge labor of love and an incredible team effort," said Tracy Tyler, president and CEO of Cambridge Architectural. "This is the first time we're using this patent-pending design known as 'Motion Mesh.' We are honored to show it off in our hometown and this important landmark greeting visitors in the heart of Chesapeake Country. To have an installation this close to home is super special. It's a tribute to the entire community."
On the other side of the Welcome Center is the new Michael Rosato Ode to Watermen mural, an homage to the hard-working watermen who still ply the rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, and who still frequent Cambridge harbor season by season.
Watermen joins two other murals by artist Rosato in Cambridge. All themed on character studies in James Michener's Chesapeake, Michener's goose is painted on the side of a train car at the old railroad station at Seaway Lane and Maryland Avenue, and the heron mural is on the back of Clayton's Seafood at the entrance to the harbor.
Michael Rosato spoke for a few minutes on behalf of his new mural at the opening party on May 9, which was attended by local residents and business leaders. Also speaking were Tourism Director Amanda Fenstermaker, who also acted as emcee for the event; Jay Meredith, district engineer, Maryland State Highway Administration; Frank Narr, president of Sailwinds Park, Inc; Bill Christopher, executive director of Dorchester Chamber of Commerce; and Tracy Tyler, president and CEO of Cambridge Architectural, a division of Cambridge International.


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In Excel 2010 I have a speadsheet listing the dates in which employees have obtained their various certifications. Some cells have no dates, because the employee doesn't have that certification. The certifications are the column headings and they expire at different rates (1yr, 3yr, or 5yr). If there is no date I would like the cell to remain white. I would like the cell to turn red if the certification date has expired. I would like the cell to turn yellow if the expiration date is approaching within 2 months. I am using the following formulas:
=IF(TODAY()>=(M7,12),TRUE,FALSE) -----turns RED
=IF(TODAY()>=(M7,10),TRUE,FALSE) ------turns YELLOW
These fomulas work, however If I have no data in the cells they turn red (or yellow if I delete the red fomula). I would like the cells to remain white if there is no data in the cell (the cells will remain white if the date is farther out than 2 months). Do I need to add another formula or do I need to modify my formulas?
I don't understand your formulas.
What are the 12 and 10 for? All they do for me is result in a "The formula you typed contains an error" message if I try to put them in a cell or use them as a Conditional Formatting rule.
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Sorry I forgot one important part of the formulas they should read:
The 12 and 10 are the amount of months after the initial certification date that I want the cell to change color. That part works. It changes yellow 2 months prior to expiration and red at the date of expiration. The problem lies in the fact that the cells will change color if I have no data in the cell. This is an issue as the blank cells far and wide out number the cells with data in them. The end result being a nearly all red sheet. These are set as a conditional formatting rules.
Simple way to solve the problem is to add another rule:
Do not give it a color.
In the CF window, Check the box the says "Stop If True"
Just so you know, =EDATE() REQUIRES a start date, as it will still try to calculate the date even if the cell is blank.
So, if M7 is blank, =EDATE(M7,12) will still try to calculate the date and add 366 to the blank cell.
Use the Evaluate Formula button to check.
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Robotic Finishing and Machining
Material removal is one of the most unpopular jobs in manufacturing. It is generally hard, heavy work that is also dirty and hazardous. For this reason, manufacturers struggle to get workers to fill positions that involve grinding, machining and finishing. But robots can do these jobs exceptionally well, removing excess material from machined or cast parts quickly and efficiently. Not only will a robot save production time and reduce overall costs, it will also reduce the serious health and safety risks associated with particles getting into workers' eyes and metal dust penetrating the lungs. The MESH engineering team has extensive experience with all the applications that relate to robots in general and robotic grinding, machining and finishing in particular. We use our experience to establish the best solutions for the varied challenges of our individual customers. When building automation cells or systems that will suit your needs, we use all the tricks of the trade we have learned over time.
MESH Automation now also offers pre-engineered solutions for material removal projects including the MAC (MESH Automation Cell), and MINI MAC. MESH can help improve your metal finishing operations and reduce costs dramatically by developing a robotic grinding and deflashing solution to suit your business operations. Click here to learn more about these Pre-Engineered Solutions.
Robotic Grinding and Buffing
Robots are programmed to apply just enough pressure for the job and provide a consistent/repeatable rate of transfer so that the integrity of each piece is retained and all workpieces kept beautifully uniform. If there isn't enough pressure or inconsistent rates of speed, time and materials are wasted. With the properly programmed force control end of arm tool design and path optimization a robot will maintain a constant force while removing material compared to a human who, while flexible, is not consistent. MESH has experience with grinding wheels, grinding pads, sanding belts, and steel brush systems using a robot as the main automation tool.
Robotic Polishing
From lighting reflective fixtures to automotive exterior parts requiring aesthetically pleasing finishes MESH most likely has experience and a solution for your operation. Most of the polishing projects also require additional competencies (such as gripping, fixturing, welding, pre-polishing and material handling) other than polishing. MESH has aligned our resources and experience to offer a complete line of solutions for finishing of your parts including polishing. Robots are ideally suited for polishing routines due to the requirement of consistent paths, multiple passes, and consistent pressure no matter the angle.
Robotic Deflashing and Deburring
Deflashing of foundry parts and deburring of metal or plastic parts can require a number of different processes depending on the part and finished product requirements. For foundry parts grinding wheels, pencil grinders and sanding belts often do most if not all the requirements. For plastic deflashing carbide pencil grinders with compensation do the trick. MESH has pre-engineered solutions for most of these tasks including our own grinding stand using a diamond wheel, our own belt sanding stand, regrip stands and end of arm gripper solutions. Robots are ideal for most of these tasks due to the typical complex geometry of the parts and the need for consistently repeatable paths under repeatable pressure at varying amounts along the path.
Robotic Machining
Robotic machining is best suited when the part is very large or awkward in geometry thus requiring a solution where the spindle can be taken to the part. This coupled with a requirement needing 6 axes spindle adjustment. At MESH we are experts at CNC machining with six machines operating in our own facility. We also have been integrating robots into CNC tending applications for years (see our Robotic Machine Tending page). With this experience, we know when to specify robotic machining vs traditional CNC machining. Let us help you determine the right solution.
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The Daniel Dodge Tragedy
Creator(s): Old Mill Heritage Centre
The Daniel Dodge Tragedy Exhibit is a compilation of pictures and video collected about the life and death of Daniel Dodge. Daniel's father John Dodge was the co-founder the Dodge Motor Company in Detroit. After passing away in the 1920s, his widow sold the business for $146,000,000 and the fortune was divided among the family.
Daniel was an adventurer and liked the outdoors, which is what brought him from Detroit to Maple Point near Kagawong, Ontario on Manitoulin Island in Canada. In 1936, nineteen year old Daniel met and fell in love with a girl from the neighbouring town of Gore Bay, Ontario.
Thirteen days after their wedding, 21 year old Daniel was dead. Daniel and a caretaker were playing with some old dynamite when it went off, injuring himself, the caretaker, an assistant caretaker and his new bride. The group got in a speedboat with another camp helper and headed for Little Current for medical attention. Somewhere between Kagawong and Little Current, Daniel fell or jumped overboard and drowned.
Daniel's bride of 13 days inherited between $1.25 and $2.5 million, fuelling speculation over the years that his death occurred under suspicious circumstances. However, no conclusive evidence was ever presented.


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Cost for a single bedroom in Bristol runs between $1,560 to $3,775 a month.
Availability is almost guaranteed but you can request information online by filling out the form to the right or call us at 855-363-2002 for a no-cost, in-depth assessment of your senior care needs. Our compassionate advisors can help you find the best Bristol assisted living facilities for your unique needs and budget.
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Facts about Bristol
Bristol is also known as: Bucks County / Bristol borough.
And some of the notable people born here have been: Daniel W. Bursch (engineer and astronaut), Lauren Holly (actor), Todd Weiner (american football player), Ileen Getz (actor), and Chris Jackson (american football player).
And featured attractions of Bristol: Harriman Historic District, Pennco Tech, Bristol, Bristol Riverside Theatre, and Silver Lake Nature Center.
Bristol is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Center City Philadelphia, opposite Burlington, New Jersey on the Delaware River. Bristol was first incorporated in 1720. Although its charter was revised in 1905, the original charter remains in effect, making Bristol one of the older boroughs in Pennsylvania. 7,104 people lived in Bristol in 1900; 9,256 in 1910; 10,273 in 1920; and 11,895 in 1940. The population was 9,726 at the 2010 census. The current Mayor is Joseph Saxton.The first female Mayor was Margaret Stakenas, elected in 1979.
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Childhood Asthma - Introduction to Bronchial Asthma
What is asthma?
Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by reversible airway obstruction due to narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles, resulting in episodes of coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness.
Usually, childhood asthma is of atopic etiology; which means it occurs because of allergy to certain triggers like pollens, pet hair, mould spores or house dust mite. Atopic asthma in children usually runs in the family with positive family history for coughing and sneezing on exposure to certain allergens. Adult asthma often results from particulate matter irritants (PM2.5 or PM10) like mould spores, pollens, smoking, chest infection, stress or drugs.
How childhood asthma happens?
Allergy or hypersensitivity occurs when our bodies abnormally view some non-harmful substances (allergens) as harmful, and start reacting against them by releasing "harmful" chemicals that lead to inflammation and asthma. On exposure to allergy, plasma cells (the immune-cells that secrete antibodies) start to produce a specific type of antibody called immunoglobulin E "IgE", which in turn causes production of large amounts of a chemical substances called "Histamine" (Figure 1). Histamine and other chemical mediators released during asthma attacks are responsible for the usual symptoms, as they act on the bronchi leading to narrowing of their diameters, dilatation of their blood vessels and secretion of viscid mucous (causing more narrowing).
Epidemiology of asthma
Statistics show that:
Triggers for childhood asthma
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Main symptoms of childhood asthma
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Robbery Suspect Arrested #GVCopBeat
An arrest has been made in the robbery of the Rite Aid Store on the corner of 1st Street and Grand Avenue, which took place on Wednesday afternoon.
Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department have arrested 36-year-old Robert Griffin, for charges of Robbery (F3), Felony Menacing (F5), Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon (M2), Driving with a Restrained License, Displaying Fictitious License Plates, and Violation of Bail Bond Conditions (M3).
After photos of the suspect captured from the security cameras inside the business were released, an officer with the GJPD recognized Griffin from a recent DUI arrest. Officers contacted Griffin in the 1300 Block of E. Sherwood Avenue this afternoon and arrested him without incident.
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Awesome!!! Glad he was caught, how about his accomplice?
That sure is an alert, observant officer who connected the dots!


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After her marriage ended in her early 30s, Katie Page decided to begin a brand-new chapter. She moved into a new home in Colorado, changed her career path, and decided to foster a child.
She struggled with fertility issues but was always interested in adopting.
In 2016, a caseworker told Katie about a 4-day-old nameless boy who was dropped off at the local hospital.
After fostering baby Grayson for nearly 12 months, the court terminated his birth parents' rights. Katie legally adopted Grayson on his 11-month birthday.
Katie absolutely loved being a mother and planned to wait another couple years to bring another child into her home.
But not even one month after adopting Grayson, another caseworker called her about a dire situation.
A newborn baby girl had been dropped off at the same hospital and was in need of immediate placement.
"I know over the next 10 minutes and subsequent phone calls I made that afternoon, the phrase 'I know I am crazy, but God is telling me to say 'YES' kept coming out of my mouth."
Hours later, Hannah was dropped off at Katie's house and had found a forever home with her and Grayson.
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Norwich City fly to Liverpool early as snow chaos is forecast
PUBLISHED: 10:11 18 January 2013 | UPDATED: 10:11 18 January 2013
Norwich City players and staff had to change their travel plans for tomorrow's game against Liverpool at Anfield – with a severe weather warning issued for the North West for today.
The Canaries flew north last night – after a two hour delay – to avoid the worst of the conditions, and the risk of being stranded if the match goes ahead as scheduled.
"We have had to change our travel plans but that is only appropriate with what we think the forecast will be over the next couple of days," said manager Chris Hughton yesterday.
Before heading north with his squad, Hughton said: "We will travel tonight because of the thought of not being able to travel as we would like to travel on Friday or, even worse, the thought of a coach journey on Friday which would take a long time.
"We have had to change our planning but we're hoping once we get there the weather is well enough for the game to be on and put on a performance."
City trained at Carrow Road yesterday with the benefit of undersoil heating with pitches snow-covered and frozen at Colney.
"It hasn't affected us so much today because we have trained here at the stadium," said Hughton. "We weren't able to get on to the training pitches on Tuesday – we worked in the indoor area. So it has affected us slightly but these are conditions you have to work around the best way you can and use your facilities.
"It was a really good opportunity, being away on Saturday and with the FA Youth Cup game called off on Wednesday, to use the pitch.
"It was important because it was preparation we need going into an important game."
Forecasters say Liverpool is set to be covered in snow as freezing temperatures and blizzard conditions hit Merseyside today.
They predicted snow would fall in the early hours of this morning and throughout the day with the winter weather likely to cause chaos across the city. More than three to six inches of snow have been forecast, with a substantial amount falling in Liverpool and temperatures plummeting below zero. Motorists and commuters were advised to be prepared for the worst.
A Met Office spokesman said: "Clearly there is the potential for some severe disruption. The snow looks increasingly likely to spread from the south west. Accumulations of more than three to six inches of snow could well occur quite widely, with the risk of 10 inches or more over high ground."
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Fascists Go Flying In Dixie – Soros AntiFa Agitators Provoke Deadly Response
It's unfortunate that three people have died in Charlottesville, and others have been injured, but it's wrong to fault the "Unite the Right" group that had filed for and was granted a permit by the city to hold their rally. The AntiFa fascists who were blocking their event and the city leaders who attempted to prevent it from taking place are responsible for creating the situation.
There's the whole issue the media is "talking around," that of attacking the history and heritage of one segment of the population supposedly under the justification of soothing the hurt feelings of another. While there certainly are some racists affiliated with the "Unite the Right" event, as KKK members and garb have been evident at previous associated events, it's a response to an attack on their culture as much as anything else, the removal of their history. There were more than just a few racists blocking freeways at BLM rallies as well but no Soros AntiFa agitators were brought in to attack the Soros BLM agitators.
Stonewall Jackson Park has already been renamed "Justice Park," a slap in the face to the Confederate legacy by the manipulative black preference "diversity first" Marxists. Now, one by one, they're attacking and removing, ethnically cleansing, white history that the left doesn't approve of. It's a means of promoting the global citizen identity and "de-Americanizing" us. The rallies in opposition are to be expected and are justified, though running into a crowd of people with a vehicle, unless they were attacking and that was the escape route, was not.
Governor Terry McAuliffe attempted to persuade those planning to attend the rally to stay home. He didn't make any similar plea as many were planning to disrupt the Trump inauguration in his state. Those actions matched his political views and his militant inclinations so he supported their rights even when they went beyond them and broke the law.
The outside agitators, the AntiFA Marxists of the left are the ones who, along with government leaders abusing their authority, are to blame. If it was one of their members who was killed and they were those injured, it is the best possible outcome in a bad situation and much preferable to regular citizens being the victims.
They are violent thugs who receive the benefit of a wink and a nod from complicit leftist government officials. They engage in physical brutality, intimidation and bullying in pursuit of their political objectives. Americans may now be standing up and saying no more. It's fitting resistance to federal government tyranny would once again start in the south.
What began with the Confederate Battle Flag being taken down has progressed to monuments and, left unchecked, will inevitably continue until every shred of Confederate history is erased and replaced with a statement of homogenous "global citizen diversity."
These same officials would never consider removing statues of Martin Luther King Jr. or renaming parks dedicated to him, that would offend their preferred liberal, black constituents and many whites as well. But there's the difference. Most whites would have no interest in pursuing such actions. There's no justification for targeting the history of any segment of America.
The inclusion of the AntiFA fascists into the mix is intended to add the elements of chaos, violence and anger. They achieved their results, as they did at Berkeley and elsewhere, with the help of complicit city and state governments that use the police force as a political enforcement tool.
This will not be the last instance of violence as long as AntiFA is allowed to intrude into what would otherwise have been a peaceful event. A police presence is supposed to have a purpose and that purpose is to prevent disruptions to the permitted event and ensure public safety.
White supremacists, just like the black supremacists of Black Lives Matter, have constitutional rights, whether others like that reality or not is irrelevant – at least it's supposed to be.
The incident with the car hitting the progressive counter-demonstrators came as they were taking up the AntiFa chant "Whose streets – our streets." Though the driver likely wasn't aware of what they were saying, it does convey a reply of "I don't think so" to the leftist outsiders.
Nobody is condoning the violence that took place but the presence of and complicity with the Soros agitator group by those in power made it inevitable. They now have an incident with which to target their enemies, including blaming President Trump for something that he had nothing to do with. That's why they sent the AntiFA in, to provoke something just like this. Soros and the left must be very pleased.
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A guest of the Addison once told me that he was putting on a little weight after days of eating the Addison's breakfast, then lunch, Happy Hour snacking, dinners at our great local restaurants and of course, all the extra vacation cocktails. He had a brilliant suggestion for our Gift Shop…. Vacation Pants. He suggested drawstring sweatpants with "I ate at the Addison" across the back end. He said that with a pair of vacation pants people could be comfortable in the plane on the way home. Brilliant idea but we didn't follow through on it.
Instead, we now offer these cute little bud vases. They are about the same size as the creamers we have had on the tables for a while.
All of our pottery is hand thrown and is made by Deneen Pottery way up there in Minnesota. These bud vases make a nice addition to the coffee mugs, pitchers, latte mugs and creamers that we already offer. Collect the whole set!


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I chose 15 of the top "Save the Earth" Poster and 15 "North Carolina" Posters to be laminated and hung up in the school! Everyone worked really hard and I am so happy with how colorful they are! They definitely brighten our school halls.
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I have just installed the new Chrome OS for the Raspberry Pi on my Pi2 B. It works fine. The only thing that I have not been able to get to work is Flash on the Chrome browser. When checking for Flash it comes up that it is installed but disabled. Trying to follow what I can find about enabling it for Chrome, Flash does not come up as a plug in on the plug ins. Not sure how it would come up that it is there but disabled if it is not on the plug ins listing. Does anyone know if it was not included on the Raspberry Pi Chrome OS distro or how to enable it?
(There seems to be no details on the Chrome OS for Rasp.Pi on any of the websites.)
Fastest browser that I have tried so far for Raspberry Pi.


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What Are Your Best Interview Questions?
by dave.b , Max Kalehoff on Feb 27, 10:30 AM
Truly great companies are possible only if their entire teams are great. And in this economy, you have to be the best because there's no room for the rest. A company of great people depends on the strength of the core management, the company culture and the hiring that ensues. The interviews and questions that decide new hires should closely reflect a well-codified cultural framework. Revisiting this topic with colleagues as my own company grows and matures, I've been intrigued with two interview questions that are both interesting and have potential for universal adoption.
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TV's Audience Problem
by Dave Morgan on Feb 26, 2:30 PM
Television has an audience problem, though not the same problem affecting most media platforms these days. Unlike newspapers, magazines and radio, the television viewing audience is actually growing.
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The Truth About Brand Integration Online
by Cory Treffiletti on Feb 25, 1:01 PM
In the last week I must have read at least six articles talking about the benefits of brand integration. According to a study from eMarketer, 66.8% of online marketers are looking at online video in 2009 and brand integration is surely on their minds. According to a similar study from Permission TV, 71.4% of marketers anticipate online video will raise engagement and awareness while 47.2% look for lead generation in online video. These numbers all tell a story of why marketers are looking at online video, but they don't break down the "how" and they don't get into the details. ...
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I'm Sold On Engagement
by Joe Marchese on Feb 24, 12:45 PM
I am sold on engagement. No, I am not talking about the period of time from now until my wedding in September, although if @ChristeM (http://twitter.com/christiem) is reading this, I am sold on that, too! What I'm talking about now is that after a great conversation with Mike Barbeau, who has spent his career on the agency side and is now head of account strategy for SocialVibe, I am sold on engagement as a key metric for buying and selling branding online. Given the proper definition and standardization, engagement can provide the right baseline for marketers to plan, buy and ...
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Is Emerging Media A Distraction?
by Kendall Allen on Feb 23, 11:45 AM
This is supposed to a love story -- the digital brood and emerging media,
always and forever.
But something else has always been true about love: often, timing is everything. A marketer taking on emerging media is typically motivated by embracing innovation, testing, and exploration. However, in this economy, many are wondering -- do I have time to indulge this love? Does loving him make me too vulnerable? Will she hurt me? Are our priorities and values the same?
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Dumping The TV Cable Box
by dave.b , Max Kalehoff on Feb 20, 11:00 AM
I thought I embraced the future of television several years ago when we got our first TiVo. While that event was significant, it's now clear our DVR was only a technological painkiller to make tolerable the broken state of television: scheduled screenings with heavy commercial interruption. But things have come a long way since then.
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Last Chance For Privacy Self-Regulation
by Dave Morgan on Feb 19, 1:47 PM
The FTC is throwing down the gauntlet to the online ad industry. While the report still supports the notion of industry self-regulation on privacy rather than asking Congress to pass new laws, it's clear the FTC is not happy with how the industry has performed so far and is openly skeptical that the industry will get its act together.
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The Primary Problem With Online Display Is Audience Value
by Cory Treffiletti on Feb 18, 11:46 AM
Online display advertising is getting hammered these days -- and as a result, it's truly a buyer's market out there. But maybe this is an opportunity for the industry to take an objective look at itself and determine the correct path to follow for the future?
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Journalism's White Knight
by Joe Marchese on Feb 17, 3:15 PM
Advertising alone cannot save great journalism; in fact, it may just be killing it. As Walter Isaacson points out in his piece "How to Save Your Newspaper" in Time magazine, an over-reliance on advertising can have seriously adverse affects on journalism.
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The Buyer Or Seller Inside
by Kendall Allen on Feb 16, 1:15 PM
The words "buyer" and "seller" can sound ugly --especially when the phrase that turns them is an either/or statement. But one thing is certain these days: Your self-identification -- proclaimed or internalized -- matters. More than a single ID, it is the co-mingling of the various ways we identify that I believe makes us better. I cringe at the buyer/seller question, as I find it very bald, very falsely black and white. I buy. I sell. Those professions interact. And I do a whole blend of other things to draw and build business. So I really consider myself a developer.
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Investigation shows 5 firehouses hit by thieves
College Hill station is latest target
Several fire houses, including ones in Lower Price Hill, Camp Washington, Northside, Carthage and College Hill have all been targeted by thieves. Police say they suspect heroin users committed the crimes, possibly looking for easy money.
Firefighters doing their duty, putting out fires and dealing with medical emergencies found themselves as the targets of thieves. But increasingly, the firehouses or the firefighters' personal cars parked nearby have been broken into during runs.
Union leaders Matt Alter and Marc Monahan said firehouses are just that -- houses where firefighters live during their 24-hour shifts, but they are easy targets.
"We serve with blinders on. We say, 'We don't see rich, poor, black, white.' We just do our jobs and for criminals to come around is absolutely the essence of low," Alter said Tuesday.
The latest break-in happened Sunday night at Station 51 in College Hill. While crews were out on a run, someone pried open the locked front door and stole a firefighter's iPad and iPhone. Several fire houses, cars and even a fire truck have been targeted in recent months.
"(If) we get a run, we have to go. We're in firehouses with glass doors. People can see in and that we're not there and they're using the opportunity to go in and quickly grab some stuff," Monahan said.
Alter speculated that heroin users were to blame.
"They're breaking in to grab whatever they can and what they think they can get a few dollars out of," Alter said.
Fire crews left for a run while WLWT News 5's Terry Daniels was shooting video in Lower Price Hill Tuesday afternoon. The station recently got security cameras and more fencing but others are still without.
"We definitely need more security systems and some ways to thwart these thieves so that it stops," Monahan said.
So far, no one has been hurt, but Monahan asked if thieves are so brazen as to target firehouses, what could happen if someone confronts them?
There hasn't been an announcement about adding more security cameras or extra fencing to other stations.


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I'm sorry for the lack of posts the past couple of days but I've been busy organizing the last bits and spending lots of time with my friends.
Now I am currently on my way to Frankfurt as I am writing this. I literally cannot believe that my journey is finally starting, but before I get to all the new travel, Australia and backpacking content, I want to recap the last month.
Now that I am posting this, I already arrived in Melbourne :D So if you want to be up to date where I am and what I am doing, just follow me on Instagram!
This summer has been very special to me as I finished school and really got to enjoy it since mid-May already and it has been my dream escape almost every day at school in the past.
I finally was able to spend my time with whatever I wanted, work and earn money and of course, make beautiful memories.
And the great thing about it – my summer isn't over yet. On the other side of the world, I'll start again with spring so I can write another summer recap in March next year! :D
What Moment will stay in your memories forever?
There are several days that I won't ever forget. The getaway to Vienna with Anna, many great nights with yummy food and laughs with my friends and the last weekend before I left home (that I'm going to tell you more about in my September review). But the probably most remarkable memory was dancing and singing together with my whole school year on my final prom. We danced to "We're all in this together" from High School Musical and sung "I'll always remember you" by Hannah Montana – 'memories I'll always save'!
What song did you listen to over and over?
There hasn't been one particular song. Lots of Mogli, Grace Vanderwaal, Jacks Mannequin…
Favourite Food?
That's even harder to decide than my favourite memory cause I ate sooo much good food. But to name three: Asian noodle salad with tofu and a sweet lime sauce in Leipzig, Lasagne with my best friends, vegan pizza with all the good veggies and selfmade pizza breads filled with spinach and cheese last weekend at my friend's new apartment – and of course all the fresh sweet fruit!
What have you done for the first time this summer?
Worked in a beergarden or worked somewhere for money in general and it has been a great experience. I really loved the atmosphere at my work and if I can, I would definitely return!
But more importantly, there are many new things ahead of me: travelling alone for the first time, flying alone, going to Australia, backpacking, staying in hostel dorms…
Did you have a Bucket List for the Summer? Have you done it all?
Not really. I had some plans like going to Wernigerode where I plan to study or exploring Vienna with Anna. Making a travel video in Portugal with my brother (that is almost finished!) and spending time with my friends and enjoying the amazing weather – that I all fulfilled.
Favourite Quote?
I think this quote describes my summer and my whole life pretty perfectly at the moment – and I love it!
Your favourite picture from this summer
I'm really bad at deciding things like that… usually, decisions aren't too hard for me but I suck at choosing one out of many loved ones, so I'll just show you a few.
The pictures I took with Katja for the blog post: We drown in plastic.
This picture will always remember me of the hot summer evening we had in Vienna.
Pretty Food Pic's I took with all the fresh yummy summer fruit!
Sunset pictures from Portugal that my brother took of me.
And last but not least this cute picture of my best friends an I at our final prom!
Best Concert?
I've only been to one concert this summer: Mogli in Leipzig and I wish I would have made it to the Lollapalooza in Berlin where I've had the best weekend last year, but it would've been too stressful with all the packing and preparing for Australia.
What is planned for the next Summer?
My summer is not over yet, but for the next European summer I'll still be in Australia and flying to Bali in July, meeting my best friends there and exploring Indonesia and probably Singapore, Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Kuala Lumpur. But it's nothing set.


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Pony party for children
Lenny loves nothing more than making friends with children and showing off his impeccable driving skills with you on board his own personal vehicle. Come to our yard near Dorchester, where we can take your children for a special birthday drive round our village, or we can travel to you and take your small guests for a drive.
Birthday & Special Occasion Drives
To celebrate a Birthday, Anniversary, Retirement or any special occasion let us take you for a carriage drive around our beautiful local area right in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset with a single, pair or team of horses. We are also happy to discuss drives in your local area. Whatever the route, you will be treating your loved ones to a unique gift that will be remembered forever.
Film & Drama
Highsteppers horses, carriage and driver are all available for film and drama work. Our stunning Chestnut Dutch Gelderlander horses are already stars of the big screen! They have rubbed shoulders with the stars, appearing in period productions such as Pride & Prejudice, Mrs. Brown, Vanity Fair and Sense & Sensibility.
There is no better way to impress those important clients than transporting them to your event in our carriage driven by these stunning horses.
Pleasure / Proms
Our open top carriage can carry eight adults and is ideal for Proms and other pleasure drives. See the gallery for photos of this carriage in action.
The Races, Graduations, Balls, Garden Parties
You have the outfit, the hat, the shoes, but how do you arrive? With Highsteppers you really can make an entrance.
Driving Tuition
Highsteppers also give tuition in driving a single, pair or team of horses/ponies, using its own or the clients' animals. Horses and ponies can be broken to harness with livery included.


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I just got this great all natural all-in-one Pet Shampoo from Dancing Pet. We have four dogs in our home so bath time can get a little long when we do all four. So I just love this all-in-1 wash. It has everything you need in one bottle! It is a shampoo, conditioner, cleaner, moisturizer, detangler, deodorizer, and shine agent all-in-1!!! So now I don't have to carry three or four bottles into the bathroom it's all in one bottle which not only saves me from carrying so many bottles but it also saves me time (especially when washing 4 dogs) and it saves me money (now I just have to buy 1 bottle). It works really well too, we love the smell of it. The dogs are clean and smell great after we use it. The formula is all natural so I don't worry about using it on them at all. Our favorite dog shampoo!
Here is some additional information from the company:
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- GRAIN-FREE ALTERNATIVE to OATMEAL works to soothe, heal and restore skin allergies & bring fast relief to scaly dry itchy skin as it cleans & detangles the dirtiest coat.
- GENTLE BUT EFFECTIVE with Easy Rinse. Will not deactivate Topical Flea Treatments. Speeds healing of insect bites, abrasions, and skin irritations.
- ONE & DONE! Don't leave your dog shivering as you apply & rinse multiple products that can irritate or leave acidic residue.
- Our pH-Balanced NATURAL FORMULA includes botanical extracts, citrus, palm and coconut to soothe, restore, protect, and bring back that soft healthy shine.
You can purchase it on Amazon!
Make sure to enter below for your chance to win a bottle!
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Questions or comments? Fill out the form below and we'll get in touch with you.
Museum Hours
Muriel is not available for public viewing at this time.
Private viewings or a tour for ten or more persons may be reserved by appointment.
Cost: $50 for a group of 10;
$5 per person after 10 – Children 12 and under Free
Contact the Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation:
Jacque Pregont - Tours
Contact the Director of Development:
Makinzie Burghart
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Penina 001
Stunning modern 4/5 bedroom golf villa with pool | SOLD
This amazing villa is situated on the exclusive Le Meridien Penina Golf estate and has two large reception rooms, a modern kitchen, separate utility room & larder and 4 double bedrooms (all en-suite) plus a 5th bedroom/library as well as guest cloakroom.
The property benefits from air conditioning and central heating throughout.
This villa is set in mature gardens and offers a large swimming pool, a double garage and extensive terraces (both covered and uncovered) as well as an outside dining area with BBQ.
For security, there are electric gates and an alarm system.


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This 1 x 12″ Combo Amp is Great for Studio and Stage Alike!
If you thought the Mesa/Boogie Express 5:25 combo amplifier couldn't get any better, meet the re-designed Express 5:25 Plus 1 x 12″ tube combo amp. The plus means Mesa/Boogie made some major enhancements to the Express 5:25 to give it an even better clean voice, a sweet 5-band graphic EQ, a switchable solo mode, and more. You can also run the Express 5:25 Plus at three different power levels (5 watts, 15 watts, and 25 watts) so it's easy to dial in the perfect amount of headroom for any situation, whether you're playing live or in the studio. Bottom line: you get an amp that's ready to perform as hard as you do with the Mesa/Boogie Express 5:25 Plus tube combo amplifier.
Mesa/Boogie Express 5:25 Plus 1 x 12″ Tube Combo Amplifier at a Glance:
- Enhanced clean mode sounds amazing
- Even more power options to help you get the perfect tone
- Included 4-button footswitch will enhance your performances
- Enhanced clean mode sounds amazing
The original Express combo has a great-sounding clean mode, but the redesigned clean mode in the Express 5:25 Plus combo amp has more sparkle in the highs along with a more open, fluid lows. As an added bonus, the signal to noise ratio has been significantly reduced, too. That means you'll always get a rich and vibrant clean sound, which is especially important when you're recording with the Express 5:25 Plus in the studio.
Even more power options to help you get the perfect tone
You can run the Express 5:25 Plus at 5 watts, 15 watts, or 25 watts, for three completely different flavors of tone. Use the 5-watt mode to get Class A cranked-amp tones at civilized volume levels from just one power tube. The 15-watt mode gives you a bit more headroom and flavor, using two tubes in a Class A push-pull configuration. Or, enjoy the higher headroom and enhanced dynamics of the 25-watt mode using two power amp tubes in a Class A/B configuration. You'll be amazed at the tonal variety you get from these different power modes.
Included 4-button footswitch will enhance your performances
Updated features require an updated footswitch to go along with them. The Mesa/Boogie Express 5:25 Plus combo amp comes with a 4-button footswitch for control over channels, reverb, EQ, and solo. The solo mode, not found on the original Express combo, lets you pre-set the perfect amount of volume boost for featured parts, and lets you toggle it directly from the footswitch. It's the perfect way to make a solo stand out, or simply add some extra dynamic interest to your performances.
Mesa/Boogie Express 5:25 Plus 1 x 12″ Tube Combo Amplifier Features:
- 2-channel, open-back combo amplifier
- 1 x 12″ speaker
- 5 x 12AX7A, 2 x EL84 all-tube signal path
- Switch between 25-watt Class A/B operation, 15-watt Class A operation, and 5-watt Class A operation for incredible tonal versatility
- Improved clean channel has more vibrant highs and warmer, more open lows
- Powerful 5-band graphic EQ enhances your tone-shaping options
- Solo control lets you set a pre-determined volume boost you can toggle with the footswitch
- 4-button footswitch included (channel, reverb, EQ, and solo)
- Fixed bias for consistent performance
- 2 fully independent channels with 4 style modes
- Independent gain, treble, mid, bass, reverb, master, and contour controls per channel
- Footswitchable variable contour control on each channel provides EQ from 1 rotary control
- All-tube long-spring reverb and effects loop
- Slipcover included
- Mesa/Boogie products are ONLY available for U.S. shipping. Must be a U.S. resident.
- The Mesa/Boogie Express 5:25 Plus is an ideal rig for stage and studio!
Tech Specs:
- Type Tube
- Number of Channels 2
- Total Power 25W/15W/5W
- Speaker Size 1 x 12″
- Reverb Yes
- EQ 5-band (Graphic)
- Preamp Tubes 5 x 12AX7
- Power Tubes 2 x EL84
- Inputs 1 x Instrument
- Outputs 3 x Speaker
- Footswitch I/O Yes
- Effects Loop Yes
- Height 17.75″
- Width 19″
- Depth 11.25″
- Weight 45 lbs.


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Phantom Smells: What Are They and What Do They Mean?
Ever smelled smoke, burnt toast, or sewage when there was no such scent around? You could be one of millions who experience phantom smells, or phantosmia, as it's known in the medical community (more on that in the sidebar "What is Phantosmia?"). According to a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head … Read More


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In honor of back-to-school season, Bill Gates has shared a lecture about how the original Star Wars trilogy can be viewed as a metaphor for the civil rights struggle. Rather than taking place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, it's featured on his personal blog, GatesNotes. The speaker is Nate Bowling, Washington's 2016 Teacher of the Year, who appears to have mastered what Gates calls the "Jedi mind tricks" of keeping students engaged.
As Gates explains in a related post, Bowling represents the kind of creative, empowered teacher who can radically change the lives of kids in poor communities. Many of Gates's larger educational reforms have drawn skepticism. But the idea that teachers thinking inventively can help save the republic? No dark side there.
Have something to say about this article? You can email us and let us know. If it's interesting and thoughtful, we may publish your response.


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Church Library
Looking for resources to strengthen your relationship with God, a bit of inspirational fiction or even a good movie for the whole family? Come see us in the church library after service on Sunday. We have a wide range of fiction, nonfiction, and videos for all ages and would love to help you.